Possible Game Crazy March Deal!

[halomasterchief]

Hey I work at game crazy and there is rumor that all MVP members will get 30 % of all used games in march. It is not a done deal. But if it does happen MVP members will be getting a better deal than the people that work at Game Crazy. Oh the MVP membership isn't free though it is 20 bucks for a year. But if you buy your games at Game Crazy you probably already have the membership.

[DisturbedZen]

Thanks for the heads up. Ill look forward for this..

[bmulligan]

Sounds like a ploy to sell some memberships....................

Although, for $20, I may be persuaded to get one if they don't have outrageous prices like Gamestop.

[daphatty]

Watch out for these bullsh*t "club" cards. Especially this one. Do the math on these before you buy them. If you only get a 10% discount and you are paying $20 for the card, that means you have to spend a total of $200 dollars BEFORE you start to benefit from the discount. (Remember 10% of $200 is $$20 which is what you are paying UP FRONT!) The money you are saving on the initial $200 is money YOU ALREADY PAID THEM!

Do the math CAGers.

Now if they actually are going to do the 30% off promotion, then it might be worth your while. But still, do the math first.

[sisko]

$20 and no magazine subscription?

Pay half that at EB and get a heads up on any big sales they have in GMR

[Theenternal]

Yea, I have an EB sub too, i think its a much better deal. Thanks for the tip in march though anyways.

[grayghost81]

I have a friend who works at gamecrazy, so luckily I can take advantage of the sale without signing up ;)

[elprincipe]

Watch out for these bullsh*t "club" cards. Especially this one. Do the math on these before you buy them. If you only get a 10% discount and you are paying $20 for the card, that means you have to spend a total of $200 dollars BEFORE you start to benefit from the discount. (Remember 10% of $200 is $$20 which is what you are paying UP FRONT!) The money you are saving on the initial $200 is money YOU ALREADY PAID THEM!

Do the math CAGers.

Now if they actually are going to do the 30% off promotion, then it might be worth your while. But still, do the math first.

I have a MVP card there from last year and I couldn't agree more. Be careful and think out what the savings are versus the benefits. You also get +10% on trade ins as well as free entry in tournaments and some other misc promotions, so that can be taken into account as well. I got mine last year because they were offering $35 credit on a whole set of games for MVP members, and basically it was worth it for that alone for me.

[emperordahc]

Hey, if you're in Knoxville, TN, you know how much Game Crazy sucks with that jackass Aussie manager. Feel sorry for those guys who work there.

The $20/year thing is just too steep, epseically when you look at EB, and they at least send you a free magazine, too. That and the Game Crazy manager keeps trying to choke it down your throat.

[Spiritseed]

At gamecrazy the employees get $5 for every mvp sold, but they have to sell 30 a month per store to get that bonus money. I used to work there so I know it sucks ass to try to sell that many cards (that is one of the reasons I quit.) yeah there is no reason to pay that much money up front, if you think about it. They buy used games for a fraction of what they sell them for then they charge you $20 to get a 10% discount on games they have marked up almost 1000 percent more than they bought them for. Example a ps disc they buy for maybe $1 and they sell for $11 that is a $10 mark up and you save $1 of that. So if you buy a lot of USED games and have no other way to get them then this is kinda a good deal.

[thingsfallnapart]

The only reasons these cards exist because they are much like mail in rebates, the comapnies hope you forget about and they end up reeking nothing but free money.

[UlysisAM]

Good thing I got mine free when I won their Mario Kart: Double Dash tournament at the local GameCrazy near me.

[DisturbedZen]

It is a bit expensive.. But They give more trade in credit for games.. So with 30% plus the extra % they give for trade in... Of course the math will kick in first.. But some of thier prices arent too bad..

[Hellacious]

I can also confirm this 30% off all used games for the MVP event for March. Just so the guy knows that quit, it's now $4 for each mvp or warranty sold and $1 for every pre-order, you have to have 30 mvp's and/or warranty's to get commission and 30 pre-orders to get commission every month. MVP's are a good deal if you trade in a lot of crap and buy used games especially newer used games that sell for 10 dollars less than new one's so it saves you 14.00 plus tax of course but still. If you figure you buy 5 used games at 35.99 over the course of the year. You have made your money back on the card. Most cardholders trade in a bunch of old junk they don't want anymore or they buy a lot of used games or trade in a ps2 for an xbox, type of thing.

[halomasterchief]

Even though it probably sounded like it I wasn't just trying to get MVP sales. Our store has no problems selling MVP's we are one of the top stores in the country.

But the truth is if you buy 2 $39.99 games in march you will already have saved 24 dollars. I was really just trying to let you guys know it is a really good deal.

[daphatty]

Even though it probably sounded like it I wasn't just trying to get MVP sales. Our store has no problems selling MVP's we are one of the top stores in the country.

But the truth is if you buy 2 $39.99 games in march you will already have saved 24 dollars. I was really just trying to let you guys know it is a really good deal.

Care to share the math with us on this? How do you save $24 on an $80 purchase? Using the MVP card that costs us an additional $20? Please shed some light here.

[Wshakspear]

Even though it probably sounded like it I wasn't just trying to get MVP sales. Our store has no problems selling MVP's we are one of the top stores in the country.

But the truth is if you buy 2 $39.99 games in march you will already have saved 24 dollars. I was really just trying to let you guys know it is a really good deal.

Care to share the math with us on this? How do you save $24 on an $80 purchase? Using the MVP card that costs us an additional $20? Please shed some light here.

...ok, you save $4 then, and then have an entire year to save some money on games. Dont forget thier one of the few remaining places to carry snes and genesis now

[Valkryst]

" 2 $39.99 games in march you will already have saved 24 dollars. "

79.98 X 0.3 = 22.19

Common do the math here ppl.

Although he was overestimating, he was closer to it then the rest.

[spookyhurst]

Here's the link to a thread that I started on Game Crazy, as well as the responses to it.

http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7334&highlight=

And don't forget you get 2 free rentals with the MVP card, which is around a $12 value. When I joined the other day, I saved $3 on 2 used games, and got $5 extra on 4 games I traded in. Only $3 more and I'll break even, and that won't be hard to do. I think it's a pretty good deal.

[Wshakspear]

79.98 X .3 = 23.99
try that again

[halomasterchief]

Ok I guess this will be the last time I post a cheap ass deal I guess.

[UlysisAM]

Your cheap ass deal did not go unnoticed my friend. Thank you for letting me know about this. I like the GameCrazy near me and like buying from them. Saving 30% on all used video games sounds like a really great deal to me.

GameCrazy also has real good deals on used video games as well. Thank you halomasterchief for bringing up this great deal.

[daphatty]

79.98 X .3 = 23.99
try that again

OIC, that's assuming the 30% sale is real. Ok. So you save roughly $24. WRONG! You save $4 because the damn card you bought cost an additional $20! Let's see, I have to spend $80 to save $24 but it cost me $20 in order to get the savings. :roll: And that's with the one time 30% sale. Usually, it's only a 10% savings. Save your money people. It's not worth it.

[UlysisAM]

Hey daphatty, if you have nothing to actually contribute to this thread, maybe it's best you just get the hell out of here? All halomasterchief is doing is providing information about a possible upcoming sale at GameCrazy, which isn't farfetched in my opinion. Stop getting on his case please, thank you.

[bradr]

This is just my own personal experience. I got a Gamecrazy MVP card last summer. Used it maybe twice, possibly three times. Never had a use for it again. The GCs around me have very little selection and the games are usually in bad shape. I didn't get my money's worth, but then again it's one of those YMMV things (I do buy a lot of games, though and have more than gotten my investment on GameStop and GMR cards - not to mention you get a subscription with those two).

[daphatty]

Hey daphatty, if you have nothing to actually contribute to this thread, maybe it's best you just get the hell out of here? All halomasterchief is doing is providing information about a possible upcoming sale at GameCrazy, which isn't farfetched in my opinion. Stop getting on his case please, thank you.

I am not attacking halomasterchief. I am attacking the myth that discount cards (that you have to pay for) are really a good deal. They are not. Read my posts. Do the math. The logic is there. Get off halomasterchief's nuts. :P J/K

[UlysisAM]

I'm not on anyone's nuts. Maybe you need to be a little less negative, ever think that is the problem?

[guessed]

Hey daphatty, if you have nothing to actually contribute to this thread, maybe it's best you just get the hell out of here? All halomasterchief is doing is providing information about a possible upcoming sale at GameCrazy, which isn't farfetched in my opinion. Stop getting on his case please, thank you.

I am not attacking halomasterchief. I am attacking the myth that discount cards (that you have to pay for) are really a good deal. They are not. Read my posts. Do the math. The logic is there. Get off halomasterchief's nuts. :P J/K

Sometimes, they can be a good deal, it just depends on one's buying habits. The same is true of warehouse clubs like Sam's or Costco. I agree that one should definitely do the math before signing up. They are rarely as good a deal as the salespeople try to make them seem, but sometimes one can save some money with them.

[daphatty]

I'm not on anyone's nuts. Maybe you need to be a little less negative, ever think that is the problem?

You need to lighten up buddy. Go get laid or something cause you are WAY too tense.

[UlysisAM]

Yes, I need to lighten up, considering you're the one trolling this thread, spreading your negativity here.

[daphatty]

Yes, I need to lighten up, considering you're the one trolling this thread, spreading your negativity here.

Hahahaha! Takes one to know one pal!

Isn't it ironic how hypocritical you've become. First you critisized me for attacking someone (which I wasn't doing), then you attacked me directly because you disagree with my logic (or was it the fact that I poked some lighthearted fun in your direction.) Come on guy. Let it go.

[UlysisAM]

You first. Back out of the thread and I'll back off.

[Werewolf]

EB used to have a decent discount card program, but they got rid of it in favor of the one they have now... you used to be able to get 10% off everything, new and used stuff but now it's just used games and accessories :(

[scsg75]

Sorry, but even a 30% off sale for one month on used games would not prompt me to pay for a membership to Gamecrazy. For one, the one near me has crap for used games, and they are all beat to hell usually, and priced $5.00 less than a brand new version and two, the people that work in the one near me are assholes. They just stand around talking to each other, complaining about how much their paycheck sucked and how they hate the customers. One time their district manager was in the store working, and he ignored customers better than all the low level guys. They may also be one of the few stores to carry genesis and snes and N64 games still, but the prices they want for them are outrageous. Most come without boxes or instructions and just the cart with their price tags all over it, and run about the same price or higher than I can get them on ebay with all the original packaging. Rip off.

[spookyhurst]

Ok I guess this will be the last time I post a cheap ass deal I guess.

I'm glad you posted this deal. I'm definately going to take advantage of it.

[sociopharm02]

i don't know why everyone hates game crazy, i agree that 20 is a little steep. but my game crazy has lots of specials that give mvp members 20 % off on games and sometimes 30 % depends on month, also as far as selling your games back to the game stores my game crazy kicks eb's and gamestop's ass, by like 5-10 dollars extra a game and thats before the extra 10% extra you get for being a member. Maybe I am just lucky and have a good store near me but i usually buy most of my games from them for the simple fact that all of the used games sell for about 10 dollars less then eb games. for example deus ex:IW when it was first released about a week later they had used copies for 35.99. same game at ebgames and gs was 44.99.

[BrandonJ33]

GameCrazy's prices fucking suck for the most part. EB and GameStop are tons better.

[sociopharm02]

i guess this is an argument that is really going to be based on the local stores in your area. all of them try to screw you, thats a fact that most of us have learned to deal with. i prefer game crazy, but i understand that not all stores throughout the country operate the same.

[Hellacious]

Well It all depends on what you are buying also. As everyone should know by now, if you are indeed a true CAG then you don't buy all your games from 1 store. So there is no reason to complain about which store is better. Game Crazy has times when it's better for such and such a game for trade value or for sale value. EB and Gamestop the same. I will say that greatest hits games normally are 14.99 or 12.99 at Game Crazy while 17.99 at EB and Gamestop. However, Gamestop and EB are normally the quicker one's for price drops. SO hand in hand, it all depends on what your buying, when your buying it, and whether or not you are a true CAG or not. True CAG's shop around, enough said.

[Arakias]

But yes discount cards can work out to good deals, its not like you have to use it only in one month, its for a whole year. There is no game crazy near me, and I personally dont think I would buy enough games to make it worthwhile, but 30% off is damn good.

[-Never4ever-]

well my cos got his discount card with his xbox, that came w/ JSRF/Sega GT 2000, and Shenmue 2 all for 165.

My GC always has some crazy deal like 20% extra in trade (they already give good cred for games), 30% of,f buy 2 get one free, and a monthly torney :) now 20 is steep, but their are other ways of getting it and right now that deal will have me saving a ton of money thanks halomasterchief!!

Only prob with my GC is that all the people tat work there are assholes :(

[jlindsay26]

Not sure why people are so down on Game Crazy. Their selection isn't as good as some of the other store and some of their prices are too high, but other are pretty good. Here are some examples of deals I've found
Suikoden 12.99
Grandia 12.99
Chrono Cross 9.99
Zelda Master Quest 7.99
Prices for these games at EBgames and Gamestop are roughly twice as much.
Also on newer used titles alot of the games are about 10% less then the other store before using dicount cards.
I wasn't going to get the card either but I was planning on trading some games in anyway so I got the card. Traded in 40 dollars worth of game so the 10% on the trade and 10% on the game was $8 I figure I'll save $12 more by the end of the year. Plus he gave my three of the four Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle buttons they didn't have the fourth one and a hand full of 20% off coupons. Also pickup a free Super Monkey Ball Plush doll from one of the other store just asked the manager if I could buy one and he gave me one for free which was pretty cool.
Overall I've been very happy Game Crazy but I can say the same thing for most Gamestops and EBgames I've shopped at. Im general I say if you're not happy with a stores prices wait till it's cheaper or go somewhere else an get it for less.

[guessed]

Can we get an update on this? I was in a Game Crazy tonight (first time), and they said they didn't know anything about it, but they were actually quite nice about it, and said that just because they hadn't been informed about it didn't mean it wasn't going to happen. They didn't pressure me at all, and they allowed me to put 2 games on hold. I really want the games (Gitaroo-Man and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, both complete, $19.99 each), but I'd like to get the 30% off if possible (yes, I realize that will mean I actually have to pay more because I'd have to buy the membership first).

Please update and let us know when the 30% off is supposed to happen (perhaps it is only in a limited number of markets?). Thanks.

[spookyhurst]

Can we get an update on this? I was in a Game Crazy tonight (first time), and they said they didn't know anything about it, but they were actually quite nice about it, and said that just because they hadn't been informed about it didn't mean it wasn't going to happen. They didn't pressure me at all, and they allowed me to put 2 games on hold. I really want the games (Gitaroo-Man and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, both complete, $19.99 each), but I'd like to get the 30% off if possible (yes, I realize that will mean I actually have to pay more because I'd have to buy the membership first).

Please update and let us know when the 30% off is supposed to happen (perhaps it is only in a limited number of markets?). Thanks.

Someone posted about this. I believe the deal is 30% off of used sports titles the last week of March. I'll look for the link and post it here.

EDIT: Here's the link :
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8815

[guessed]

Can we get an update on this? I was in a Game Crazy tonight (first time), and they said they didn't know anything about it, but they were actually quite nice about it, and said that just because they hadn't been informed about it didn't mean it wasn't going to happen. They didn't pressure me at all, and they allowed me to put 2 games on hold. I really want the games (Gitaroo-Man and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, both complete, $19.99 each), but I'd like to get the 30% off if possible (yes, I realize that will mean I actually have to pay more because I'd have to buy the membership first).

Please update and let us know when the 30% off is supposed to happen (perhaps it is only in a limited number of markets?). Thanks.

Someone posted about this. I believe the deal is 30% off of used sports titles the last week of March. I'll look for the link and post it here.

EDIT: Here's the link :
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8815

Thanks spooky. I had actually read that post a week ago, and I completely forgot about it, stupid brain. I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy the games at $20 a pop (I'm still upset about not finding Gitaroo-Man in the CC sale).

[chosen1s]

Look, here's the deal with Game Crazy and all other cards:

If you spend a lot of money on used games, all the cards are going to work to your advantage. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing that the point of the cards is to get you in their store. If you have an EB card, their logic is "why would they go to Gamestop when they can save 10% here?".

I know a guy who has bought more than $3,000 worth of games at Gamestop over the last year. He saved $290 and I laugh in Gamestop's face if they think they ripped him off becasue he would have spent that money there anyway.

The problem with Game Crazy:
1) They charge double the already-established $10 rate of Gamestop and EB's cards
2) You get no free magazine subscription
3) They preach their "bonus offers" like gospel - the ones that change every month. Granted, sometimes they have really good deals, but other times their deals are crap. This past month you get a free hat with pre-order if you have MVP? Look, we are all somewhere on the nerd scale here just being a part of this thread, but can anybody here honestly say they can imagine any situation other than Halloween when you would WANT to be seen in public wearing a Game Crazy hat? Even though they "promise" great deals in the future, it makes you feel like you're being taken.
4) They post their January deals in the middle of January "All month long, games are XYZ% off", February deals in the middle of February, and here we are on March 6 arguing about what the March deal is "going to be". They don't have their crap together and if they're going to sell you a bonus card under the auspices of having monthly deals, then the Feb deal needs to start when the Jan deal ends and so on. I do not feel that they keep up their half of the bargain.

Those are my problems with Game Crazy. You can't just buy a card and say "this is what I have". You have to play their little game all the time. And in the end they determine whether you have something of any value from month to month or whether they're going to use their card as a vehicle to get rid of their extra crap.

Even still, if you spend enough money on used games and if you are foolish enough to trade in your games at a game store, just do the math and be thankful for the fact that the numbers fall in your favor.

[EndlessChris]

This past month you get a free hat with pre-order if you have MVP? Look, we are all somewhere on the nerd scale here just being a part of this thread, but can anybody here honestly say they can imagine any situation other than Halloween when you would WANT to be seen in public wearing a Game Crazy hat?

FREE HAT! FREE HAT!
Tweak: Oh jesus dude!

[spookyhurst]

Even still, if you spend enough money on used games and if you are foolish enough to trade in your games at a game store, just do the math and be thankful for the fact that the numbers fall in your favor.

*hangs head in shame*

Sometimes it works out good though, I bought Spyro (PS2) new for $10, beat it, and sold it to Game Crazy for $20. But yesterday, I only got $8 for Ape Escape 2. Regardless, I've recouped the cost of my MVP card in just a month, so for the next 11 months it's gravy.

[GizmoGC]

Wow, so much hate for Game Crazy. Not only do they GIVE more store credit for used games, but there prices are almost always cheaper. Example: James Bond : Everything or Nothing. Trade-IN $28, to purchase used, $39.99. EB Trade-In $20 (Must be COMPLETE and MINT), to buy, $44.99.... Hmm...something wrong there?

So the MVP card...
$20 for 1 full year. You can pay in either cash or store credit. If I were to use the example above, the card would cost $5 (comparing to if you used 10% more for the trade-in, and 10% off the used game). Boy, that card DOES suck? But wait! You don't get the free magazine subscription!!!1!!!!111!!! OH NO!

BTW, the MVP special for March (atleast in my district) is 30% off used and 20% off new SELECT Sports games. I will confirm this tomorrow when I go into work (Im a store manager by the way, and am very good friends with all the local EBs and GameStops, so I know my prices are accurate from what they have told me over the phone and in person)

P.S. Yes, the Hats did suck. Whoever though of that idea needs to be shot.

[GizmoGC]

But yesterday, I only got $8 for Ape Escape 2.

Ape Escape is $20 new, $15 used....What did you expect, $14? The current EB trade-in price for a complete copy is $3.50..

[puzzlefite]

All I can say is I took my cheapass games there. They were leftover from the EB trade 4 games for Ninja Gaiden deal and paid off my MVP card in 2 days. That's right I traded $200 (~25 games). LOL Love that place! :-D While all the games were probably worth 25 cents to $5 at EB.

[Salmonday]

How to make a Game Crazy Membership not sting:

1.) Buy eleven copies of Rygar for $5
2.) Keep one copy
3.) Buy MVP membership for $20
4.) Sell ten copies of Rygar for $18 each
5.) Net profit: $105 in store credit.

[GizmoGC]

How to make a Game Crazy Membership not sting:

1.) Buy eleven copies of Rygar for $5
2.) Keep one copy
3.) Buy MVP membership for $20
4.) Sell ten copies of Rygar for $18 each
5.) Net profit: $105 in store credit.

Flawed. Rygar is $7.50 - 8.00 trade-in credit. The used price for that game is $14.99, the new $39.99.

[spookyhurst]

But yesterday, I only got $8 for Ape Escape 2.

Ape Escape is $20 new, $15 used....What did you expect, $14? The current EB trade-in price for a complete copy is $3.50..

It sucked because I paid $40 for it when it came out. Most of the time, I'm pretty happy with what I get though. They gave me $20 for Zelda, most other places only offered $15.

[chosen1s]

Wow, so much hate for Game Crazy. Not only do they GIVE more store credit for used games, but there prices are almost always cheaper .

Ok, I will concede you that GameCrazy's prices are competitive. I would not go so far as to say "almost always cheaper" (*Shining Force 1* for Sega Genesis is $30? How about Indiana Jones for the PS2 at $40 used when it is $17.99 at Gamestop? Come on), but I will give you competitive pricing even though that has nothing to do with what we were talking about - which is the merits of your card program.

So the MVP card...
$20 for 1 full year. You can pay in either cash or store credit. If I were to use the example above...[blah blah blah Game Crazy card is "better deal" blah blah blah]...Boy, that card DOES suck? But wait! You don't get the free magazine subscription!!!1!!!!111!!! OH NO!

See, this is what REALLY pisses me off about you Game Crazy people. And you, being a Manager, should know better You cannot simply negate the value of a game magazine as an incentive because it isn't offered by your store. I REALLY enjoy the magazine subscriptions from both Gamestop and EB Games. But you snide little Game Crazy managers with your gargantuan ego's think that because you say it isn't special that you can magically bend the will of the customers to believe you. Like it or not, the subscription is an incentive and to many people a darn good one. You can sit way up there on your high horse wearing your shabby little Game Crazy hats that your dumb company bought too many of and take pot-shots at other stores' incentive programs, but you're only making yourself and your store look worse.

BTW, the MVP special for March (atleast in my district) is 30% off used and 20% off new SELECT Sports games. I will confirm this tomorrow when I go into work (Im a store manager by the way, and am very good friends with all the local EBs and GameStops, so I know my prices are accurate from what they have told me over the phone and in person)

These 30%-off deals are good, when you have them. But once again, this is a failing of Game Crazy. I bought my card in good faith that there would be all of these "extraordinary" deals. Yes, the Buy 2, Get 1 Free was nice. And some of the other deals have been nice as well. However, when Gamestop does Buy 2, Get 1 Free they do it for EVERYBODY. And, they do these sales MORE OFTEN than Game Crazy. And, you get to use your discount IN ADDITION to the Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale. And, that same discount card that you get to BUNDLE with the Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale only costs $10. Whereas with Game Crazy, by the time your corporate "Headquarters" decides what they're going to do in March, April is almost upon us.

Name ONE deal that Game Crazy had ready and put into effect the first day of the month in which the "month-long" deal was supposed to take place. I don't know EB Games quite as well as Gamestop, but I know that they have similar incentives. People in the stores may not get AS good of a deal, but they still get the deals that the store is running without being FORCED to buy the card, which is HALF the price of the Game Crazy card.

P.S. Yes, the Hats did suck. Whoever though of that idea needs to be shot.

I'm glad you are willing to at least concede that. Look, if you don't read anything else, read this part because this is what really sets me off when it comes to Game stores. When you have a deal that has flaws, just admit them like you did the hats. It's Ok not to be the best at everything. But DON'T pretend that problems don't exist. When a gamer can get a better deal at another store, just concede the truth. They will respect you more. And especially, if someone is complaining about your store's card policy, don't get into a "We're better than Gamestop/EB Games" argument because that's not even the point.

When someone complains about something it's because they care. I REALLY like a lot of things about Game Crazy. What I don't like is their massive disorganization, their complicated computers/registers that take 10 minutes to check someone out, their card policy, and their zombie-employees and managers who can't conceive of the possibility that there might be a better way of doing things. But I complain and speak out about them because I have some tiny smidgeon of hope deep inside me that says "Maybe, just maybe, one of those panty-waste Managers will pull his lips off of his boss'es rear end just long enough to make some suggestions to improve Game Crazy so that it can become my favorite of all the video game stores." You can see why it gets me riled up when you get so defensive and choose to ignore suggestions or complaints and instead insist on running off the joys of Game Crazy whenever someone has an opinion. That's all I have to say for now.

[dracula]

Well It all depends on what you are buying also. As everyone should know by now, if you are indeed a true CAG then you don't buy all your games from 1 store. So there is no reason to complain about which store is better. Game Crazy has times when it's better for such and such a game for trade value or for sale value. EB and Gamestop the same. I will say that greatest hits games normally are 14.99 or 12.99 at Game Crazy while 17.99 at EB and Gamestop. However, Gamestop and EB are normally the quicker one's for price drops. SO hand in hand, it all depends on what your buying, when your buying it, and whether or not you are a true CAG or not. True CAG's shop around, enough said.

the true cheap ass calculates how much he is going to be eating in gas money for sitting in traffic on a sunday afternoon hitting different stores and thrift shops.

Also, the true cheap ass gamer gets 90% of if videogames at garage sales, fleamarkets and thrift shops for insanely cheap prices.
Quote the cheap ass guru, "if it aint 50 cents then I dont want it." :P

[Anonymous]

Being a f***ing MVP member is pointless. You get barely any money back.

[Salmonday]

How to make a Game Crazy Membership not sting:

1.) Buy eleven copies of Rygar for $5
2.) Keep one copy
3.) Buy MVP membership for $20
4.) Sell ten copies of Rygar for $18 each
5.) Net profit: $105 in store credit.

Flawed. Rygar is $7.50 - 8.00 trade-in credit. The used price for that game is $14.99, the new $39.99.


Not flawed. You just would have had to do this particular variant several months ago when I did -- the first time Rygar was $5 new at EBgames.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info *rolls eyes*

[Salmonday]

All I'm saying is that anyone willing to treat some of these game deals like stocks can clean up at GameCrazy if they don't want to spend the lengthy and painful effort on eBay "flipping" them. They offer the highest trade-in value, and even moreso with the MVP card. Using CAG, I have turned a little over $110 worth of purchases into over $400 worth of in-store credit in the last four months. If you could get handed $3 for every $1 you spend, wouldn't you do it?

[GizmoGC]

"Ok, I will concede you that GameCrazy's prices are competitive. I would not go so far as to say "almost always cheaper" (*Shining Force 1* for Sega Genesis is $30? How about Indiana Jones for the PS2 at $40 used when it is $17.99 at Gamestop? Come on), but I will give you competitive pricing even though that has nothing to do with what we were talking about - which is the merits of your card program."

- I agree on there used game pricing for some games. I have NO idea why Shining Force is $29.99, but it is. I could say the same thing for some games at EB and GameStop. Indiana Jones, again, I'm not sure. It all goes by company pricing. Game Stop may have over ordered on Indiana Jones, therefor they are willing to take a $20 hit to clear stock. Keep in mind, this is also good for YOU, the customer. I'm sure we give $20 or so trade-in for your Indiana Jones which you boght for $17.99...or would you rather trade it in at GameStop and get $6?

But you snide little Game Crazy managers with your gargantuan ego's think that because you say it isn't special that you can magically bend the will of the customers to believe you."

- Not all managers are the same. I have met some jerk managers from EB, GameStop, and yes, even my company. It varys store to store.

hat they have told me over the phone and in person) [/quote]

"Whereas with Game Crazy, by the time your corporate "Headquarters" decides what they're going to do in March, April is almost upon us. "

- And when does EB and GameStop mention there promos? Heck, it seems to vary from EB to EB. All Game Crazys in a district (which is usually 10-15 stores) ALL have the same deals.

"Name ONE deal that Game Crazy had ready and put into effect the first day of the month in which the "month-long" deal was supposed to take place. "

- One was when we paid $35 for certain games (Well, it did start on the 4th or 5th, but it will still close to the start of the month. We also did 5 free rent 1 get 1 free coupons that lasted 3 full weeks.

" When you have a deal that has flaws, just admit them like you did the hats. It's Ok not to be the best at everything."

- Oh, I admit. I call my DM up and tell him how it is B.S. and he passes the info along. Keep in mind, we are still a new concept, while EB and GameStop (Which was FuncoLand) have been around ALOT longer.


I'm gonna have to assume that your Game Crazy you goto most likley isn't your cup of tea. They probaly don't bow down to you, or kiss your ass like EB. You seem to have such hate for a company which gives ATLEAST 30& more trade-in then any other store (and that we don't knock you down in price if you bring in a CD Only game, rather then one with a case and manual).

[GizmoGC]

BTW, Starting in a few days, MVP members get 25% off prtable game screens and batterys. So that $150 screen is now $115 or so... $35 savings for a $20 card...hmm...not a good deal, eh? Also, his is on TOP of the Sports madness deal going on soon.

[chosen1s]

- I agree on there used game pricing for some games...or would you rather trade it in at GameStop and get $6?...
- Not all managers are the same. I have met some jerk managers from EB, GameStop, and yes, even my company. It varys store to store.


Ok, a response to these first 2 statements. First, I apologize for unleashing like that. It was a pretty stressful weekend and I could have certainly been more polite. However, I do stand by the principals. Yes, Game Crazy does give some much better deals buying back games. But Gamestop and EB both have their merits as well. Let's be honest, ALL game stores have their little quirks that make them "better" than the others in different ways. My point is - don't pretend that Game Crazy is the only one with perks that make it better than the others.

As for the Managers, you're dead on. Actually, I have had very bad experiences with a lot of Managers at different stores. More on this later though.


- And when does EB and GameStop mention their promos? Heck, it seems to vary from EB to EB...

Again, you make a good point. Except that they do not sell me a card under what I cannot help but perceive as false pretenses when they promise these month-to-month deals when in actuality they are usually 2-week deals. This specific gripe is not about the deal (though the hats, etc is a completely legitimate gripe, though separate), it is about being misled. Gamestop promises a magazine subscription with their card and do you believe it? Every month I get a magazine in the mail - on time. If Gamestop sent me a 20%-off coupon in the mail instead of a magazine it might be worth more money but I would still feel misled. Am I making sense here? This particular gripe is about feeling that Game Crazy is not fulfilling their part of the bargain. It has nothing to do with the monetary value of the deals.

Gamestop and EB don't announce their deals. I can't say I like that either, but it's not like they say they're going to run a special and then when you show up to the store they're like "Oh, uh, well, I think it might start next week?" They do what they say and say what they do.


"Name ONE deal that Game Crazy had ready and put into effect the first day of the month...

- One was when we paid $35 for certain games (Well, it did start on the 4th or 5th, but it will still close to the start of the month. We also did 5 free rent 1 get 1 free coupons that lasted 3 full weeks.

So, for as long as you have worked there, what you are saying is that ONE time, Game Crazy ALMOST fulfilled the month-long deal. I think that speaks for itself. Also, I won't rant on the Rent 1, Get 1 Free coupons but they really are totally worthless to me and I doubt they hold much monetary value for many other gamers either. Those things are a dime a dozen and you hand them out like candy.


- Oh, I admit. I call my DM up and tell him how it is B.S. and he passes the info along. Keep in mind, we are still a new concept, while EB and GameStop (Which was FuncoLand) have been around ALOT longer.

Man, I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing you say that. Honestly. As I said in my last post, it's the fact that most Managers seem more interested in covering up the problems than admitting them and saying "I am doing my part to make this a better place for gamers by communicating these problems to my DM." I have a lot of complaints about other game stores (nobody is perfect) but the only thing that really gets under my skin is when I (usually calmly believe it or not) make a suggestion and rather than take me seriously the Manager deflects the suggestion and starts talking about how Game Crazy is better than Gamestop.

"I'm not sure I understand why the January deal has not even been announced and it is now January 12". Or, "Hey, your store might do better if you asked your employee over there to stop lighting people on fire when they walk in." Response - "What? Gamestop is selling Final Fantasy XYZ for $60 used and we have it right here for $20! And they treat their customers like crap! Their card is a piece of trash and useless compared to ours!" (Meanwhile, employee walks in with a can of hairspray and a lighter).

Let me help you with a response: "Yes, I think that totally sucks. I've put in 10 calls to my DM about this and I'm going to put in another call tonight. But you have a totally legitimate complaint and I feel bad because I'm the one who sold that card to you. And oh, by the way, lighting people on fire - I didn't realize that was going on. I'll make sure he stops that." It really is that easy.

I'm gonna have to assume that your Game Crazy you goto most likley isn't your cup of tea. They probaly don't bow down to you, or kiss your ass like EB. You seem to have such hate for a company which gives ATLEAST 30& more trade-in then any other store (and that we don't knock you down in price if you bring in a CD Only game, rather then one with a case and manual).

To be honest, I've had pretty good experiences with Game Crazy, with the exception of the fact that EVERY store in my area (approx 6) has at least one employee who openly and proudly boasts to anyone who will listen that he buys "all the good/rare games" because that's his big perk for working there. You guys are really low-priced on some quality games (when they sneak by the vulture employees). EB employees, in my experience, are some of the rudest and unhelpful people I would ever want to meet. No, I do not like EB much either. Gamestop employees are either extremely friendly or extremely rude in my experience (I have done a lot of traveling and I would say I am basing this on regular visits to 30+ stores). So it's a mixed bag with them. Game Crazy employees tend to be like a friend of mine's pet bulldog. Always sticking your nose in my personal space and completely unable to take a hint that I like my space. On the whole though, pretty friendly. My problem is when they start trying to sell you something and it's like flipping a switch on a windup toy - you guys just start talking and half of it is true and half is BS but you just keep talking until you sell something or I have to politely leave. Like I said, each chain has good and bad. All I ask is that you take me seriously when I say "The Game Crazy Card has its flaws". That's how things change. That's what makes me come back to Game Crazy. That's what makes me think that just maybe, this store considers my opinion important.

[magilacudy]

There's no GameCrazys in my area, but I wouldn't mind checking one out some day to see what all the hubbubs about.

[chosen1s]

There's no GameCrazys in my area, but I wouldn't mind checking one out some day to see what all the hubbubs about.

They really are good stores and generally have a good selection. But like the guy said, they're growing and have some things to work through. Just be ready to interact with an employee with a need for attention and bring your GBA so you have something to do while they try to figure out how to make their register ring you up in under 10 minutes...

[GizmoGC]

"Except that they do not sell me a card under what I cannot help but perceive as false pretenses when they promise these month-to-month deals when in actuality they are usually 2-week deals. "

- I always tell every MVP member about monthly deals, however I NEVER say it lasts a WHOLE month. Besides EBs and GameStops magazines, do ALL there promotions last 1 full month? I doubt that. Sure, there is a special once a month, but that dosn't mean it will RUN the entire month.

[chosen1s]

In all honesty, the coupons in the magazines usually last for more than a month.

Also, you did it again. Please, please, forget about Gamestop and EB. Seriously, get over it. Your store must have something going for it other than that it isn't Gamestop or EB Games.

Good for you not saying the deals last one month. However, most of the employees I have seen pitching the card in my area do a good job of implying it.

And finally, I forgot all about the "members only" deals that are more or less monthly in the magazines for EB and Gamestop. Again, these are bonuses that they don't promise upfront but provide anyway - but they provide more weight against the reasoning behind GC charging twice as much and justifying it with "monthly deals".

You can argue this all you want but please, get some new material beyond "We're better than Gamestop/EB". You're also a better video game store than Best Buy, Sears, Petsmart, Chuck E Cheese, Subway, The Matress Factory, Pizza Hut, Cinemark Theaters, Blockbuster Video, Bank of America, and Dairy Queen. Being better than someone else does not make you good. Especially when you are arguing against someone else who does other things better than you do them (Not all things, but some - just like you).