Video Games LOL @ Gamestop - Page 3

Mr. Plow · 05-12-2009, 07:43 AM

My old COD 4 disc got ****ed up and won't play. So, I've been waiting for several months.....like about a month after COD 5 came out.......to buy a used copy of COD 4. The price has been horribly high - $45 for used when I could pay $50-$60 for it brand new.

So, I waited.....and waited.....and waited for the price to come down on the used ones. Walked into Gamestop last night to get something for my son, just thought I would look at the COD 4 and see.....nope, still $45 for a used copy - nearly 2 years after it has been out mind you.

Checking out the other 360 games, I come across a brand new, COD 4 Game of the Year edition for.....$39. I laughed a little bit, and turned to the two guys running the place - "Why can I buy a used one for $45, but I can buy a new one here for $40?"

Their response: "The used price just hasn't come down yet."

**007** · 05-12-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

You touched a nerve with me....... I've been in a gamestop a few times the past month.... PS3 games (USED!!) are generally 5 bucks less than what the prices are brand new at Target, Best Buy, etc...

Why the hell would I pay 5 bucks less for a scratched-up copy, when I can pay 5 more and have brand new..?

Not to mention 60 dollar games that they'll offer you 8 dollars in trade for....

It's quite a racket.....like pawning.

I've had this conversation with a couple different used stores here in Topeka. $10 less would be more reasonable. It cracks me up that they think $5 is a deal.

In Gamestops defense, they do give you a 7 day no questions asked refund on all used games. Good if you are not sure if you will like something or not.

Mr. Plow · 05-12-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

In Gamestops defense, they do give you a 7 day no questions asked refund on all used games. Good if you are not sure if you will like something or not.

I learned about that last night. Said if we didn't like the game we bought, bring it back.

**Buck** · 05-12-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I've had this conversation with a couple different used stores here in Topeka. $10 less would be more reasonable. It cracks me up that they think $5 is a deal.

In Gamestops defense, they do give you a 7 day no questions asked refund on all used games. Good if you are not sure if you will like something or not.

Yeah, but If the used game is $55, and you are a member of the Game Zone, or whatever that card is called ($15 for 1 year and you get a year of Game Informer Magazine) you get an extra 10% off used games, 20% sometimes if there is a promo.

So you get a $55 used game for $49.50, which is $10 off. If you use this perk 3 times in one year its worth it.

Not to mention you get 10% extra trade in credit, or during certain promos you get 20%-30%, or an extra $10 credit for every 2 games you turn in.

I would say having the card saved me in total about $90 last year. Worth it, IMO.

Pants · 05-12-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

That would make sense if Mass Effect wasn't priced at $19 right now.

Did I say ME was as popular as COD4? No... I just said it was MY 2nd favorite game.

**007** · 05-12-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Did I say ME was as popular as COD4? No... I just said it was MY 2nd favorite game.

Sorry. Misunderstood ya there. I thought you were saying ME was the second most popular game or something like that. I've never played it so I know nothing about it other than its cheap price.

**007** · 05-12-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MediaCenterJunkie

Yeah, but If the used game is $55, and you are a member of the Game Zone, or whatever that card is called ($15 for 1 year and you get a year of Game Informer Magazine) you get an extra 10% off used games, 20% sometimes if there is a promo.

So you get a $55 used game for $49.50, which is $10 off. If you use this perk 3 times in one year its worth it.

Not to mention you get 10% extra trade in credit, or during certain promos you get 20%-30%, or an extra $10 credit for every 2 games you turn in.

I would say having the card saved me in total about $90 last year. Worth it, IMO.

yeah, I don't go into GS that often so I never took advantage of that until recently. hadn't figured out the numbers for it. That makes more sense if you purchase regularly though.

88TG88 · 05-12-2009, 04:58 PM

I never get tired of pwning n00bs on my super cool ps3.

Mr. Plow · 05-12-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 88TG88

I never get tired of pwning n00bs on my super cool ps3.

You watching some pretty cool flix with the n00bs?

**Saulbadguy** · 05-12-2009, 08:47 PM

IMO gamefly is the way to go, try the game out with your rental plan, and if you like it, "keep it" and they will ship you the case and manual for a reasonable price, about the same price as Gamestop generally but sometimes cheaper.

Honestly, you have to wait for deals to get good prices on used games - which they run quite often. You generally won't get the more popular ones though.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 05-12-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 88TG88

I never get tired of pwning n00bs on my super cool ps3.

I was 8-0 on NBA 2k8 and would generally refer to it as pwning n00bs to my friends. Had about 20 games where I was kicking ass so bad they just quit and I didn't get credit for it. Then I played a game about a week ago after not playing for almost a year and the dude kicked my ass. Beat my by like 25. Turns out he was ranked 4th overall in 2k8. Found out I'm still a n00b to some people.

Thig Lyfe · 05-12-2009, 10:36 PM

In December, Target was still selling Madden 09 for the 360 at $60. They were also selling the Madden 09 special anniversary edition at half price. Bought that for $40. It was hilarious.

Quesadilla Joe · 05-12-2009, 11:39 PM

Why isn't COD 4 19.99 yet? I have been waiting for at least a year to buy that game

KCChiefsMan · 05-13-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

In December, Target was still selling Madden 09 for the 360 at $60. They were also selling the Madden 09 special anniversary edition at half price. Bought that for $40. It was hilarious.

I bought Madden 09 for $7 from a friend and I felt ripped off

**Kyle DeLexus** · 05-13-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

I bought Madden 09 for $7 from a friend and I felt ripped off

Why? It might not be the best, but it's fun to play friends from high school online.

Gravedigger · 05-13-2009, 02:57 AM

Yeah a little over a month ago I traded in some stuff and the guy who was on the other register decided to but in after I said no to their Edge program. The conversation went roughly as so:

"Are you sure, its an extra $15 saved today, then you just have to pay for the membership for $10."

"Nah I don't see the point in paying $10 to get that, I'd rather get more credit for next go around. Thanks though."

"But you'll get more credit for your trade ins."

"So for this trade in I'll get more credit if I sign up for your service?"

"No, for your next trade in."

"OK, then no, I don't trade in alot I just had things lying around and wanted Resident Evil 5."

"But you'll be saving money in the long run."

"It's not money, its credit for used games."

"That's better than money!"

"Are you ****ing kidding me?"

He continued on to mumble while his coworker just wanted to avoid the embarrassment and finish the sale. But he was a damn idiot that would'nt take no for an answer. As a manager in the food industry I can tell you that the lower paid worker bee's will always suck up to the manager if they're standing right next to them, trying to get that extra add on sale, in this case the manager sat there and heard all this persistence and uncomfortable conversation and didn't do a damn thing to just tell him to cool it. As a customer I found myself just wanting to say

I said no, and the job part of me wanted to say....

I said no. Not that this story has anything to do with the original post, just a funny thing that happened to me.

05-12-2009, 07:43 AM
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $607391	LOL @ Gamestop My old COD 4 disc got ****ed up and won't play. So, I've been waiting for several months.....like about a month after COD 5 came out.......to buy a used copy of COD 4. The price has been horribly high - $45 for used when I could pay $50-$60 for it brand new. So, I waited.....and waited.....and waited for the price to come down on the used ones. Walked into Gamestop last night to get something for my son, just thought I would look at the COD 4 and see.....nope, still $45 for a used copy - nearly 2 years after it has been out mind you. Checking out the other 360 games, I come across a brand new, COD 4 Game of the Year edition for.....$39. I laughed a little bit, and turned to the two guys running the place - "Why can I buy a used one for $45, but I can buy a new one here for $40?" Their response: "The used price just hasn't come down yet."
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05-13-2009, 02:57 AM	#45
Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $6883101	Yeah a little over a month ago I traded in some stuff and the guy who was on the other register decided to but in after I said no to their Edge program. The conversation went roughly as so: "Are you sure, its an extra $15 saved today, then you just have to pay for the membership for $10." "Nah I don't see the point in paying $10 to get that, I'd rather get more credit for next go around. Thanks though." "But you'll get more credit for your trade ins." "So for this trade in I'll get more credit if I sign up for your service?" "No, for your next trade in." "OK, then no, I don't trade in alot I just had things lying around and wanted Resident Evil 5." "But you'll be saving money in the long run." "It's not money, its credit for used games." "That's better than money!" "Are you ****ing kidding me?" He continued on to mumble while his coworker just wanted to avoid the embarrassment and finish the sale. But he was a damn idiot that would'nt take no for an answer. As a manager in the food industry I can tell you that the lower paid worker bee's will always suck up to the manager if they're standing right next to them, trying to get that extra add on sale, in this case the manager sat there and heard all this persistence and uncomfortable conversation and didn't do a damn thing to just tell him to cool it. As a customer I found myself just wanting to say I said no, and the job part of me wanted to say.... I said no. Not that this story has anything to do with the original post, just a funny thing that happened to me.
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