CompUSA Red Star Inventory Blowout B&M YMMV

[little_krampy]

CompUSA has been clearancing some inventory for some time now. I don't know if this is a new promo that I stumbled upon or not. But I noticed on the website there is a red star thing going on right now where you save an additional 25% off the clearance price. AND you can check your local stores inventory online! Just looking through a few Wisconsin stores...which I'm not even close to unfortunately...I see some nice deals on hardware. Just thought I'd mention this so hopefully some of you CAGs can score some nice deals.

Link to store selection page (http://www.compusa.com/locations/default.asp?type=)
- Select your state
- then on the next page click on "See this store's listing of blowout items"

Examples from Brookfield location:
Norwood P42BSAT 42-inch Plasma EDTV $899.98 - $225.00 = $674.98 (2 in stock)
Game Boy Advance SP, Onyx $49.98 - $12.50 = $37.48 (2 in stock)
GameCube, Platinum Limited Edition $74.98 - $18.75 = $56.23 (4 in stock)

Examples from Madison location:
Magnavox 15MF150V/37 15-inch LCD TV $249.98 - $62.50 = $187.48 (2 in stock)
Xbox Console $99.98 - $25.00 = $74.98 (2 in stock)

Just looking through some other stores I've seen some of the following:
GB Micro Black for $69.98 - $17.50 = $52.48
DS Electric Blue for $119.98 - $30 = $89.98
PS2 Slimline for $129.98 - $32.50 = $97.48
PSP for $179.98 - $45 = $134.98

Might want to try using this too
$10 off $100 purchase (http://home.comcast.net/~nathangentry/Compusa.gif)

[spiderdog]

PS2 Slimline for $129.98 - $32.50 = $97.48
PSP for $179.98 - $45 = $134.98

Nice price!

[jalu6]

Wow, I'd actually buy a PSP for that price. Too bad all they have are games near me.

[shieryda]

For anyone who doesn't own a PS2 yet, this is an awesome deal. Q4 of 2006 will be a great last push for Sony, with some great games coming out.

PDZ Collector's Edition and Kameo each for $19.99 - that's hot, too!

[c0rderr0y]

Hmm I guess now is a good time to grab Kameo.

[SynGamer]

Now i dont have a CompUSA near me (no where close), so can i use the 25% off online?

[Cmoore58]

my comp usa has 3 psp's, but you can't opt for in store pickup on the 179.99 price. can you apply the 25% in store?

[Skylander7]

Holy Shit... looks like I'll be making the hour drive to Comp USA tonight or tomorrow (after football, of course)

314637 SD-DVR40 40GB DVR with TiVo Service
- Brand: DIRECTV
- Category: Electronics » Home Video » DVR / PVR 2 $29.98

319905 Sirius Satellite Receiver
- Brand: Audiovox
- Category: Electronics » iPods & Portable Audio » Satellite Radio 11 $9.98

319787 XM Roady2 Personal Audio System
- Brand: Delphi
- Category: Electronics » iPods & Portable Audio » Satellite Radio 2 $39.98

334219 The Movies
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » PC & Mac » Simulations 14 $19.98

337510 8X DVD+R Media, 120 MInute / 4.7GB, Spindle, 30 Pack
- Brand: Memorex
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 17 $6.98

Thanks OP!

[soulwish2003]

Yeah, it;s also in store. It started Sunday. I was in the store with a buddy and figured out that it doesn't matter if it has a star on the shelf or not. If it's clearance it's 25% off.

[shrike4242]

Don't assume those items are actually in-stock. At one out here store, they had RE4 (PS2) for $14.99 and they turned out to be non in-stock, as someone supposedly stole them the weekend before. :roll: Funny thing is how the items are still listed as in their inventory from three weeks ago.

[monkeypox]

hmm, is the GBA SP onyx the version with the new, backlit/brighter screen?

[eskimo]

hmm, is the GBA SP onyx the version with the new, backlit/brighter screen?

No, you're thinking of the GBA SP Graphite, Pearl Blue, and Peal Pink.

[tangwu]

How can we determine what times are clearence? thanks

[soulwish2003]

How can we determine what times are clearence? thanks


It's the last number in the price... a 7 or 8 I think.

[allyourblood]

No, you're thinking of the GBA SP Graphite, Pearl Blue, and Peal Pink.

dang. that was the item i was hyped for too. so only those 3 colors are the new guy? thanks.

[Serialkilla]

Thanks a bunch OP!!

[eskimo]

dang. that was the item i was hyped for too. so only those 3 colors are the new guy? thanks.

Yes. There are some special editions ones too (such as the SpongeBob version), but you probably don't care about those.

[allyourblood]

Yes. There are some special editions ones too (such as the SpongeBob version), but you probably don't care about those.

well, i have a regular SP that i bought cheap and figured i'd enjoy despite the low-quality screen. i was wrong, so now i'm trying to find a cheap SP2 of any variety. it could be Barbie, for all i care, as long as the screen is sexy. ;)

[Apossum]

Xbox Console $99.98 - $25.00 = $74.98 (2 in stock)


DON'T FREAKING DO THIS TO ME!!!! I was going there after class to search out some cheap games for the trade 3 get $10 deal....this is tempting, if only to play some CvS2 online...but I must resist :)

[munch]

As Shrike said, don't assume it's there. The Hunstville, AL store said they had 2 30gb, or 20 I forget, HP ipods for $70 and a shitload of docks for $15. That's a hell of a deal without 25% off. I sent my dad to check it out and NONE of the stuff was there. The employees looked it up in the computer and it said in-stock, but they couldn't find it.

Now, this could have been employee hoarding, but I think it's more CompUSA incompetence. So, YMMV on this stuff.

[TimTucker]

KOTOR II (PC) is $4.98 -- (no copies left at the stores near here, though)

[Ranger Rick]

My CompUSA had some stuff I passed up... but if this 25% off thing is true I may go pick up some of the stuff I skipped over :)

[shieryda]

If you order on-line for in-store pickup, will the items still qualify for 25% off (or are they already marked down by that percentage when you buy them)?

[slateman666]

Ran over to the Rockville, MD store today and picked up a bunch of cheap ones. Not only were they clearance prices, but all of them applied the 25% off like the OP said right at the register. They have a push rack of titles right after the registers when you walk in. Oh, and like someone mentioned above, all the quantities and titles they had were pretty much incorrect from the web listing (surprise, surprise).

MK: Deception (Xbox)
Bloodrayne (Xbox)
Test Drive: EoD (Xbox)
Arx Fatalis (Xbox)
Tork (Xbox)
Tak 2 Staff of Dreams (Xbox)
Ninja Gaiden Black (Xbox)
Blinx 2 (Xbox)
Rainbow 6 Lockdown PC

All of that was around 60 bucks. Not bad.

[lorne]

Painkiller: Hell Wars(xbox). $19.98 (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&Ntt=painkiller&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=painkiller&Ntk=All&product_code=334508&Pn=Painkiller:_Hell_Wars). Shows up on the blowout lists near me. $15 after discount is not bad at all.


(http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&Ntt=painkiller&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=painkiller&Ntk=All&product_code=334508&Pn=Painkiller:_Hell_Wars)

[inubu]

Finally broke down and bought a PS2 for $97. (I'm aware I'm the last person on the planet to buy one). They had 2 for sale. The first one scanned at $129.99, with no additional discounts. I showed him the printout from online because he (and another clerk who was watching as well) insisted it wasn't on sale.

When the clerk scanned the other PS2, it came up properly at 25% off. Who knows what went wrong with the first one, but I left the store happy.

[shrike4242]

Painkiller: Hell Wars(xbox). $19.98 (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&Ntt=painkiller&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=painkiller&Ntk=All&product_code=334508&Pn=Painkiller:_Hell_Wars). Shows up on the blowout lists near me. $15 after discount is not bad at all.

(http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=SEARCH&Ntt=painkiller&N=0&Dx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&D=painkiller&Ntk=All&product_code=334508&Pn=Painkiller:_Hell_Wars)
Which brings up the question of the discount being automatic or not. If it's $15 or so after discount, I'll go pick it up, since that's likely the cheapest I'll find it at retail, unless someone blows it out.

Did the discount happen when they completed the sale, or when they scanned it in the register to start with?

[projecteightysix]

mine listed 20 gig hp ipods for 70 bucks, i drive over there and they say that theyre broken ipods and wont sell them.

AWESOME.

[ajh2298]

My store has all 3 of these TV's in-stock which on should I go for?(Prices all before discounts)

332157 MicroDisplay WD-52627 52-inch DLP 1080p Projection HDTV
- Brand: Mitsubishi
- Category: Electronics » Televisions » Projection TVs 2 $1,999.98

337619 WD-52526 52-inch 720p LCD Projection HDTV
- Brand: Mitsubishi
- Category: Electronics » Televisions » Projection TVs 2 $1,399.98

337618 WD-62526 62-inch 720p LCD Projection HDTV
- Brand: Mitsubishi
- Category: Electronics » Televisions » Projection TVs 2 $1,999.98

[slateman666]

Which brings up the question of the discount being automatic or not. If it's $15 or so after discount, I'll go pick it up, since that's likely the cheapest I'll find it at retail, unless someone blows it out.

Did the discount happen when they completed the sale, or when they scanned it in the register to start with?

Yes, at the store I was at, it was automatic when the cashier hit the subtotal, NOT when the item is scanned. It says "Promotion" for each line item and then the minused amount more.

[lorne]

Which brings up the question of the discount being automatic or not. If it's $15 or so after discount, I'll go pick it up, since that's likely the cheapest I'll find it at retail, unless someone blows it out.

Did the discount happen when they completed the sale, or when they scanned it in the register to start with?
Looks like Promo Code REDSTAR25 works with in store pickup.

[rly723]

let say the store has the item in stock, rahter than do in store pickup. what is i jsut go there sand buy it directly from the store, would the 25% off apply too?

[rly723]

mine listed 20 gig hp ipods for 70 bucks, i drive over there and they say that theyre broken ipods and wont sell them.

AWESOME.

are thesel isted online so i could check for instore pickup? got a link?

[Zon27]

Don't assume those items are actually in-stock. At one out here store, they had RE4 (PS2) for $14.99 and they turned out to be non in-stock, as someone supposedly stole them the weekend before. :roll: Funny thing is how the items are still listed as in their inventory from three weeks ago.

Well that just tells you how often they do inventory.

[SithFran]

I used to work there. You don't wanna know how bad it is.

[Apossum]

picked up PDZ Collectors for $15. not a huge fan of the game, but I thought I'd give it another chance. If I don't like it, it trades for $12.

[shrike4242]

Looks like Promo Code REDSTAR25 works with in store pickup.
Indeed it does.

However, the three stores in my area, all of which list Painkiller: Hell Wars as being on-hand with 2 copies, suddenly don't have them when I actually try to place an order.

The GBA micro, however, does appear to be in-stock at one store.

[spiderdog]

I got NBA 06 PSP for $5.98!

[ShadowSage]

Picked up Demon Stone for PC for a whopping 79 cents. I passed on a few copies of Sanitarium for $4.99.

[ace25one]

I got college hoops 2k6 xbox 360 version for $14.98 and for the psp I got Untold legends brotherhood of the blade, need for speed rivals, and spider-man 2 for 7.48 each. Also got ssx on tour for $11.23.

[utopianmachine]

dang. that was the item i was hyped for too. so only those 3 colors are the new guy? thanks.

If you want a black Advance SP with the new brighter screen, go get it. Black/Onyx is Graphite. See?

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/020260b.jpg

Go get it, dude. You can't beat the brighter screen.

[allyourblood]

If you want a black Advance SP with the new brighter screen, go get it. Black/Onyx is Graphite. See?

Go get it, dude. You can't beat the brighter screen.
wait a minute. isn't graphite a specific color? and Onyx another? 'cause Onyx is the black one, and that uses the old screen, from what i can tell.

[icecubedx5]

Yes the Onyx and Graphite models are about the same as a Platinum and Flame Red model...meaning...they are completely different. Onyx has old front lit screen, Graphite has the brighter backlit screen. BTW, where are you guys seeing the extra money being taken off the clearence price as shown in the first post? Is that some extra sale or coupon? Because I only see clearane prices.

[msdmoney]

I picked up Kameo and Perfect Dark Limited Edition today for $15 each. They rung up $19.98, but an additional $5 off promo amount was taken off of each because I guess all blowout items are an additional 25% off.

This was at the Culver City Compusa and there were lots of games left, although the PD Limited's weren't in the typical 360 place, they were in a stand with other 360 items.

[kaminari2]

My CompUSA has claims to have 2 Pearl Blue SPs in stock for 69.98, I guess that's unadjusted. If anyone REALLY wants one I guess I could arrange to get one for you.

icecubedx5, the price in the column is the clearance price, but this special is 25% *more* off the clearance price, if I read the first post right.

[RockoMan]

Final Fantasy XI - 4.98 (PC)

the expansion pack is the same price. I was just there a few days ago and it was 29.99. damn lol

-marc

[jerm781otmail.com]

got Painkiller-XBOX and NBA06-PSP total was $22.01

[Vice]

Something that I think is pretty important about this sale. Items that are listed as Clearanced at other stores could possibly have a universal clearance price, regardless of what store it is listed at.

For example, a store an hour away listed Dark Water on DVD for $11.98, and I would be interested in picking that one up. But, my local store did not have it in the inventory. I go to my local store to pick up PDZ LE, and there Dark Water is on the shelf.

After dealing with a knowledge-less clerk (yes, I told him, PDZ LE should ring up as $20, your website says so, and it did), Dark Water rang up at it's clearance price.

Sooo, in theory, regardless of what the website inventory says, if your store has it in store and it's clearanced somewhere else, you have a chance of getting it at clearance - 25%.

[soulwish2003]

Something that I think is pretty important about this sale. Items that are listed as Clearanced at other stores could possibly have a universal clearance price, regardless of what store it is listed at.

For example, a store an hour away listed Dark Water on DVD for $11.98, and I would be interested in picking that one up. But, my local store did not have it in the inventory. I go to my local store to pick up PDZ LE, and there Dark Water is on the shelf.

After dealing with a knowledge-less clerk (yes, I told him, PDZ LE should ring up as $20, your website says so, and it did), Dark Water rang up at it's clearance price.

Sooo, in theory, regardless of what the website inventory says, if your store has it in store and it's clearanced somewhere else, you have a chance of getting it at clearance - 25%.

Yeah, pretty much anything in the store that ends in .98 will ring up 25% off - star or not.

[stoned99]

I picked up the AudioVox Sirius receiver for 7.50 with a 30$ rebate (it requires signup but I'm missed howard stern since he went of the radio). so Cha-Ching. I also picked up some cheap pc games (Movies, Demon Stone, sacred)

[Skylander7]

I picked up the AudioVox Sirius receiver for 7.50 with a 30$ rebate (it requires signup but I'm missed howard stern since he went of the radio). so Cha-Ching. I also picked up some cheap pc games (Movies, Demon Stone, sacred)


How is it? I'm considering the hour drive to pick one up (and alot of other shit, including a Bush audio stand for $12 each). The only thing I'm worried about is driving an hour for Comp USA inventory b.s., where nothing is in stock or it's damaged if it is.

[crazyj]

Does anyone know if the PSP price is universal? I would pick one up for that price

[bigjay]

I just got back from my local CompUSA. I picked up "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" GBA for $5.98. It was clearanced at $7.98 but was lower because of the Red Star discount. I also saw "The Chronicles of Narnia" GBA there for $9.98, but I didn't pick it up because of the poor reviews I had read about it. They also had several X-box and X-box 360 games on the table, but I paid little attention as I have neither system.

When I went to the counter to purchase the "Harry Potter" game, the clerk couldn't believe it was so low and asked me if there were anymore back on the clearance table. I told him that there were two left and he said that he was going to pick one up when he got off from work.

Finally, I was totally surprised to find out that the local CompUSA doesn't seem to carry Gamecube games anymore. They had none on the clearance table or in the cases where they store the new games. The CompUSA about an hour from here has "Gun" for Gamecube listed at $9.98 so I've asked my friend who lives there to pick one up for me when he goes back home tonight.

[topnotch97]

so when does this Red Star deal end?

Donkey Konga 2 :GC:... not bad

[spiderdog]

does this Promo code work online "REDSTAR25" ?

[rly723]

does this Promo code work online "REDSTAR25" ?

yes

[spiderdog]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderdog http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/misc/backlink.gif (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107284&page=3#post2180845)
does this Promo code work online "REDSTAR25" ?


yes


So I can get:
PS2 Slimline for $129.98 - $32.50 = $97.48
PSP for $179.98 - $45 = $134.98

With PromoCode?Online regardless of local store?

[battlingbastard]

Hi, the CompUSA store in City of Industry, CA is closing down. All games are 20% off. They range from ticketed price of $5 to $60.. There were still a large assortment for all the systems. The flyer at the store said that the Chino, Torrance, and a Los Angeles are also closing down and has the same clearance. Everything else in store is also 20-40% off.

[SynGamer]

If anyone finds Phantom Brave (PS2) for roughly $10, would any be willing ti pick it up?

[screwkick]

Hmm I guess now is a good time to grab Kameo.

Definately, since it rings up under $15.

[icecubedx5]

Stupid question but I didn't find the answer on any of the posts. How do you know if a product qualifies for "Red Star?" I checked online at CompUSA and it doesn't mention if some products get the extra discount on that special website provided on the first page.

[Rictor]

I looked at the list for Indianapolis. I was at the store a couple weeks ago and got a stack of clearance games then, most of them were $5. I also grabbed a 7" portable DVD player for $30. A lot of the games they have listed as in-stock on the website were either sold or stolen weeks ago. Doesn't appear that the lists are very accurate. I remember seeing maybe half the games on that list and the rest are definitely gone. They didn't have many games left in stock so it isn't hard to remember them. Looks like Compusa is getting out of the new video game business or they're really cutting down on their inventory.

[GunstarRed]

Went to 2 different CompUSA stores and the online inventory list was not even close to what they actually had in stock. I didn't expect it to anyway, although they actually had some things that were not on the website.

I picked up:

Kameo: Elements of Power (360) $14.98
Perfect Dark Zero CE (360) $14.98
Madden NFL 06 (Xbox) $5.98
Arena Football (Xbox) $7.48
Spider-Man 2 (PSP) $7.48
The Movies (PC) $14.98
Final Fight Streetwise (PS2) $11.98

Not a bad assortment of games for the price. This was a decent little 25% off sale if you were lucky enough to find anything in stock.

[SpyderGT]

Finally, I was totally surprised to find out that the local CompUSA doesn't seem to carry Gamecube games anymore. They had none on the clearance table or in the cases where they store the new games. The CompUSA about an hour from here has "Gun" for Gamecube listed at $9.98 so I've asked my friend who lives there to pick one up for me when he goes back home tonight.
I noticed the same thing, they had two GCN games left, on clearance.

[bassec]

Whats up with GBA Micro vs GBA SPs? How do they compare, screen wise and all?

EDIT: After talking with an online CSR, REDSTAR25 ended yesterday. :(

[MadFlava]

Thanks for the tip on the sale, I was able to pick up:
Perfect Dark Zero Collectors Edition ($15)
Hot Shots Golf Fore ($4)

I don't even have an Xbox 360 but it will be nice to have a game already when I do pick it up. Hot Shots Golf Fore deal wasn't as good as when i got it for Free last year from EBgames but since I gave that copy to my nephew for his birthday I've been really wanting my own copy for a long time now.

They had about 5-6 copies of the Perfect Dark Limited Collectors Edition also. Other items of interest GBA SP Cobalt for $49.98, GBA Micro Black $69.98, Xbox 2004 Holiday Bundle for $124.98. I figure with an additional 25% off these would make sweet deals, especially the Xbox Bundle.

They also had the Halo 2 Limited Edition for $19.98 before 25% off. Funny, I haven't seen it anywhere since right after Halo 2 was launch. They had tons of Halo 2 Limited Editions.

[Masterkyo]

Alot Great XBOX 360 games catch my eyes and i planed pickup XBOX360 next year. Yeap, it's perfect store up cheap xbox 360 games instead hard to find later! I'll hit Compusa on my day off for "Kameo: Elements of Power (360) &
Perfect Dark Zero CE (360) $14.98 each". Possible i'll get CC pricematch with BB $5 off coupon and get PGR 3 for $14.50 :)

[io]

Was the 25% off thing YMMV? Or did it end yesterday? (Like it ran last Sunday to this Saturday). Today (Sunday) I picked up 2 games off my store's list and they did not come up 25% off - went all the way through to purchase too...

Also, while I found those 2, just about everything else listed they claimed they did not have in stock. 2 GBA Micro's, SOLD OUT, 29 50-packs of DVD+R's, all SOLD OUT all according to Customer Service. They completely dismissed the web site list and said these things sold out long ago. WTF? I thought the web stock was up to date within a day or two, anyway? I could see if they sold them today, but he made it sound like they hadn't had the Micro in ages, and have never had DVD+R's on clearance. They DID have a couple of Gamecubes for $79.98 and the games I found (2 copies of Blowout, $1.98 each). So some of it was right, anyway. Is their inventory that screwed up that they would lost track of dozens of DVD+R and DVD-R 30 and 50-packs?

Below is my store's list for recordable media. Hmmm - the amounts didn't copy, but most show stock in the 10-30 range. They claimed not to have a single one (parrot-boy just said "SOLD OUT!" every time I asked).

Of course, with the 25% off not working, no longer active, having never worked (or whatever) the prices aren't that great anyway. At least I have 2 cheap trade-in fodder games to show for my trip there :lol:.

308128 4x CD-RW Media, 80 Minute / 700MB, Cakebox, 25 Pack
- Brand: CompUSA
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » CD-RW Media 3 $9.98
329505 4x DVD+R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, 10 Pack
- Brand: KHypermedia
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 84 $3.98
332178 8x DVD+R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, Cakebox, 50 Pack
- Brand: Sky Media
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 25 $10.98
337510 8X DVD+R Media, 120 MInute / 4.7GB, Spindle, 30 Pack
- Brand: Memorex
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 29 $6.98
329194 8x DVD+R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, Spindle, 50 Pack
- Brand: HP
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 4 $14.98
329045 8X DVD+R Media. 120 Minute, 4.7GB, Spindle, 50 Pack
- Brand: CompUSA
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 29 $12.98
316433 8x Printable DVD+R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, Spindle, 25 Pack
- Brand: CompUSA
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD+R Media 23 $8.98
289893 1x DVD-R Media, 4.7GB, Jewel Case, 10 Pack
- Brand: CompUSA
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD-R Media 16 $0.98
329192 8x DVD-R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, Cakebox, 50 Pack
- Brand: HP
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD-R Media 7 $14.98
332185 8x DVD-R Media, 120 Minute / 4.7GB, Cakebox, 50 Pack
- Brand: Sky Media
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD-R Media 21 $10.98
329044 8X DVD-R Media. 120 Minute, 4.7GB, Spindle, 50 Pack
- Brand: CompUSA
- Category: Accessories » Blank Media » DVD-R Media 20 $12.98

[MadFlava]

I got my stuff yesterday so I'm not sure if it ended on Saturday or not.

damn io, that is some sweet deals on DVD media, I didn't even thing of looking for stuff other than games on clearance.

[topnotch97]

wow, i wish my CUSA had those DVD media.

the problem with some CUSA locations in my area, is that they don't update their price labels. so if you happen to be looking at the shelf you'll have two different prices. :roll:

[io]

I got my stuff yesterday so I'm not sure if it ended on Saturday or not.

damn io, that is some sweet deals on DVD media, I didn't even thing of looking for stuff other than games on clearance.

Well, it would be great if they actually HAD any of it :rofl:.
They claimed not to have any despite the web site showing 10-30 of each in stock :roll:.

It seemed all the media they had out (at regular prices) were 16x speed - most of the ones on the list are 8x, and I didn't see any of those.

[crazyj]

man my compusa's never have any good clearances, its probably because I live in a high income area so they are doing well

[sarma81]

The 25% off was a weeklong promotion that ran from 9/3 to 9/9.

[io]

The 25% off was a weeklong promotion that ran from 9/3 to 9/9.

Damn, and of course I didn't even notice this thread until Saturday night. Oh well, it is just as well that they didn't have any GBA Micros then, because I wouldn't have bought one for $79.98. It was really nice that the cashier had no idea what I was talking about when I said I thought there should be an additional 25% off though :roll:.

[shieryda]

Was the 25% off thing YMMV? Or did it end yesterday? (Like it ran last Sunday to this Saturday). Today (Sunday) I picked up 2 games off my store's list and they did not come up 25% off - went all the way through to purchase too...

I also bought Kameo, and the lady tried to tell me that the $19.98 price was already with the 25% off. I'm going to call them today, and see if I can get the additional 25% off that I was entitled to on Saturday.:bomb:

I tried to get a strategy guide for Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II for $4.98 (which is listed on the website), and a KOTOR II guide for $4.98. The LotR: BfMEII guide rang up at $16.98, and they couldn't find the 1 copy of KOTOR II which was listed in-stock.

[MadFlava]

Still Perfect Dark Zero Limited Collectors Edition still looks good at $19.98. By the time the regular game drops to that price you won't be able to find the LC edition in stores anymore since I don't think they are making it anymore.

[Snake2715]

I dont know if its been mentioned or not and I am noot looking through the pages to find out.. But my store has a few double sku's listed at different prices:

335487 Gun
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » Xbox » Action 5 $29.98
334346 Gun
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » Xbox » Action 2 $14.98

[depascal22]

Greenburgh, NY CompUSA has been cleaned out. The guy I usually go to said that every single GC game was bought by one guy a few weeks ago. Would that be any of you out there???? Most of the PS2 games are gone also and about half of the Xbox games are no longer there. Guess I was a day late and a dollar short.

[BABETOOTH]

Has anyone gotten 25% off since this Sunday??? Just wondering !!!

[toadielurks]

wow, i wish my CUSA had those DVD media.

the problem with some CUSA locations in my area, is that they don't update their price labels. so if you happen to be looking at the shelf you'll have two different prices. :roll:

Don't waste your money on CUSA DVD media - it's shit. If you want cheap but good media, head over to Circuit City and pick up Phillips or Memorex brands.. CC usually (almost all the time where i live) has the 25pk of either for $6.49 or $6.99

[sarma81]

Saturday was the last day for the sale. It was on the front page of the weekly ad that it was valid for the week of 9/3-9/9. If anyone gets 25% off at this point, it would be from a manager's override (highly unlikely) since the discount is no longer in the computers.

[BABETOOTH]

Saturday was the last day for the sale. It was on the front page of the weekly ad that it was valid for the week of 9/3-9/9. If anyone gets 25% off at this point, it would be from a manager's override (highly unlikely) since the discount is no longer in the computers.

Thanks for the info !!!!

[Apossum]

Compusa's "clearances" are so dumb. They call it a clearance, yet it lasts for a week. Now half the old merch will sit there and rot with a "Manager's Special -- $44.99!" sticker on it for the next few years.

[MadFlava]

Compusa's "clearances" are so dumb. They call it a clearance, yet it lasts for a week. Now half the old merch will sit there and rot with a "Manager's Special -- $44.99!" sticker on it for the next few years.

True, they still have Robotech Invasion for the clearance price of $44.98. This game sold so poorly tht you can find in in clearance bins else where for $5. Though there are still some deals to be had, like Hot Shots Golf Fore for $4.98.

[redline]

True, they still have Robotech Invasion for the clearance price of $44.98. This game sold so poorly tht you can find in in clearance bins else where for $5. Though there are still some deals to be had, like Hot Shots Golf Fore for $4.98.
I think some of the prices listed on their site don't correspond to the price in-store. I see Robotech Invasion (Xbox) listed at $44.99 too, but it rang up in-store for $15 or $20 for me a few weeks back. And I think that game was only $30 when it came out also.

[rly723]

yeah either CompUSA workers are too lazy to change price or something. last time i was there i saw NBA 2k3 or 2k4 the one with iverson on the cover for $29 lol. iwas actually surprised they had the items in stock for games i ordered in store pick up.

[slateman666]

Saturday was the last day for the sale. It was on the front page of the weekly ad that it was valid for the week of 9/3-9/9. If anyone gets 25% off at this point, it would be from a manager's override (highly unlikely) since the discount is no longer in the computers.

Yep. I was able to coax them into the discount after Saturday, because I truly didn't know when it ended. When I went on Sunday, the manager did the override for me and I was able to pick up a few last bits. I don't know why they just don't keep the sale going, they aren't going to be selling those titles anytime soon at the "normal sale" prices.

[Arkay Firestar]

Saw 2 The Longest Journey PC for 0.98 cents at my store today. There were a bunch of jewel case only crap games, but that, Ricochet, and Bad Mojo were the only decent ones. I looked for Max Payne 2 but that one's still 9.99.

Bummer.

[sisko]

My CompUSA had a GB Micro apparantly mismarked to $24.98. Needless to say, I ran with it. It isn't worth $100, but $25 was a damn good price.

[boyboy1080]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=338464&pfp=blowoutsale

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=334671&pfp=blowoutsale

same item different price,

[Strider Turbulence]

They got two different sku numbers if that means anything.

[boyboy1080]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=338464&pfp=blowoutsale

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=334671&pfp=blowoutsale

same item different price,

just went to comp usa

the one priced 25.98 is for the limited edition

the one priced 14.98 is for the regular edition

[kcwhite]

According the list my store has Halo2 Special Edition for $20 but on the website its $60.

[Masterkyo]

I scored Dead or Alive 3 (XBOX) for $4 after taxes. SUprised it's not PH. Also, they have tons for Guides for 50% off cover price. Yeap, it's still expensive but i'll wait till it drop down 75% off or more ;)

[topnotch97]

I just got back from CUSA San Mateo. and that store has also a "Any 3 for $20"

I picked up:
Kameo :x360:
Narnia :gc:
DK Jungle Beat :gc:

i believe Kameo was $19.99, but with the deal, it just priced at $6.67, along with the rest of the titles.

and it looks like the Red Star Inventory is still in effect, just to let you guys know.

[awp]

Wow, you made a killing on that one. Wonder if any other CUSA stores are running that deal. Definately would pick up Kameo and few others with that.



I just got back from CUSA San Mateo. and that store has also a "Any 3 for $20"

I picked up:
Kameo :x360:
Narnia :gc:
DK Jungle Beat :gc:

i believe Kameo was $19.99, but with the deal, it just priced at $6.67, along with the rest of the titles.

and it looks like the Red Star Inventory is still in effect, just to let you guys know.

[Masterkyo]

I just got back from CUSA San Mateo. and that store has also a "Any 3 for $20"

I picked up:
Kameo :x360:
Narnia :gc:
DK Jungle Beat :gc:

i believe Kameo was $19.99, but with the deal, it just priced at $6.67, along with the rest of the titles.

and it looks like the Red Star Inventory is still in effect, just to let you guys know.

Wow any 3 games for $20 is STEAL DEAL... I think i must call my local compusa now!

[Toth]

The 3 for 20 is defintely YMMV. I live in the area as well, and the San Mateo store has been doing this for a bit. They have had those "clerance" carts up there forever, they just usually dont have anything worth while.

[rly723]

wow great deal...san mateo is a bit of a drive for me, anyone know if the CompUSA in South San Francisco has this same deal? thats where i got in on this inventory sale last time

[eugaet]

Don't know how I missed this one, I've been looking for a cheap PS2 slimline.

The blowout lists are still online. One of my local stores still has the PS2 slimline on their blowout list for 129.98, which was updated this morning at 5am. So is it officially over and they're just really bad at updating the site or what?

I called the store and had them tell me what it rang up as on the register and, of course, it was full price.

[ofacto]

Don't know how I missed this one, I've been looking for a cheap PS2 slimline.

The blowout lists are still online. One of my local stores still has the PS2 slimline on their blowout list for 129.98, which was updated this morning at 5am. So is it officially over and they're just really bad at updating the site or what?

I called the store and had them tell me what it rang up as on the register and, of course, it was full price.

The 25% was only for a limited time, perhaps they will have another blowout weekend and you'll be able to get the ps2 slim for $100.

[sarma81]

Just to clarify, the blowout lists have always been there and will continue to be up until the items are gone. However, the 25% off was a promo during the first week of September. They had a similar promo last week that was 20% off. I would wait until you see that promo again to make a move on the PS2 Slim. Right now, everything is full (clearance) price on the blowout lists.

[Masterkyo]

No deal any 3 games for $20. hOpe 50% off clearance coming up in October!!

[eugaet]

Thanks for the clarification, I'll be watching this one like a hawk.

[topnotch97]

The 3 for 20 is defintely YMMV. I live in the area as well, and the San Mateo store has been doing this for a bit. They have had those "clerance" carts up there forever, they just usually dont have anything worth while.

they did a major clean up on the video games section. they cleared out the GC, DS, GBA, PS2 games, so it really looked empty compared to last time i was there (like a month ago).

as for the San Bruno branch, they've cleared it out like months ago. so i just walk across the SEARS store and grab some decent ones.

it's funny, i live in San Jose, the San Jose store has literally none, with Stevens Creek closing, there's nothing else for me to do but head up north and drive to the peninsula. :bomb:

[rly723]

any worthwhile deals at the san bruno sears??

[6669]

FYI, my CompUSA has the 2 pack PS2 memory cards for $19.98. It might be YMMV, but it wouldn't hurt to check your local store.

[v0yce]

Got Lumines PSP for $8.

[bill123]

I just got back and snagged socom for PSP for 20, and twisted metal for PSP for 8. They also had GTA liberty city stories for 20 and the collectors version of Oblivion on the 360 for 40. This was at the easton mall location.

[YoshiFan1]

That's a nice price for Liberty City Stories.

[Wlogan31]

I'm going to Lexington, KY this weeked and their CompUSA shows 2 Black GBA Micros in stock for $50 and 4 Pearl Blue SP's for $50 if anyone was looking for them, let me know.

[Demontooth]

I bought a GBM back in September when they were $50. My wife made me take it back because we already have a GBA and a DS. I hate it when she uses logic.

[csidegamer]

Picked up 2 PS2 Memory Card Twin Packs for $19.98 each at the Schaumburg, IL store. They have one left.

Games were pretty picked clean.

[Josef]

I noticed Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code (PSP) was $19.98. I'm still waiting for it to drop another $5 - $10.

I did pick up Fable: The Lost Chapters for $9.98.

GB Micros are $49.98.

[Knoxximus]

Okay, HERE'S the thread I want!:lol:

I just got 2 GBA Micros (Black) for $40 each....they took an additional 20% off of the $49 price tag!!:applause:

[bradr]

Okay, HERE'S the thread I want!:lol:

I just got 2 GBA Micros (Black) for $40 each....they took an additional 20% off of the $49 price tag!!:applause:

Did they do it manually or did the register automatically take $10 off each?

[Knoxximus]

Did they do it manually or did the register automatically take $10 off each?
Manually...had to input some sort of code. SWEET!! One of these is gonna save my ass this Christmas! Hahaha

[imacgod]

Picked up both a Micro and the PS2 Memory 2-Pack. The Micro is a very VERY nice machine. I have had no trouble with the small screen with the few games I have tested so far. Good deal.

[MadFlava]

Manually...had to input some sort of code. SWEET!! One of these is gonna save my ass this Christmas! Hahaha

Is there some Columbus Day sale going on this weekend. I would love to buy a GBA micro for my nephew for $40.

[csidegamer]

I have an extra PS2 Memory card twin pack if anyone wants it.
PM if interested. $25 Shipped.
Otherwise it's going back.

Gone: Thanks kemap

[spamfree2]

This is totally YMMV...

They had buy 2 (5.00) games get the 3rd game free sign printed from a computer.

They had a table set out with the games all marked 5.00.

5.00 games included

PSP - Ape Escape : On the Loose (last one)
PSP - Exit (last one)
XBX - Halo (lots)
XBX - Capcom Collections 1 (last one)
XBX - Gun (lots)
XBX - Forza Motorsports (lots)


PC - City of Heroes
PC - The Movies
PC - City of Villians

some other titles...

I picked up some to trade in at EB as credit Builder. What made it a better deal was the checkout person accidentally did it b1g1 instead of b2g1 .

So I got 6 games for $15.xx . Not a bad deal.

[hotwls13]

Picked up Quake 4 XB360 last night for $15

Also, anyone in Santa Rosa, CA, the Compusa Website say's they have 2 GBA Micro's, and 2 GBA SP's in Pearl Blue. Man I would like to get my hands on a cheap new SP.

[Ronin4223]

I thought Quake was $30 still, how did you get it for $15? I've been checking CompUSA website waiting for it to drop below $20.

[G33]

I thought Quake was $30 still, how did you get it for $15? I've been checking CompUSA website waiting for it to drop below $20.

Well, at my store, they were priced at $15, both online and instore. However, the online inventory now lists it at $30, which makes me wonder if they raised the price on it. I noticed this happening with a couple other items (that I can't recall offhand) as well.

[obijuan71]

This is totally YMMV...

They had buy 2 (5.00) games get the 3rd game free sign printed from a computer.

They had a table set out with the games all marked 5.00.

5.00 games included

PSP - Ape Escape : On the Loose (last one)
PSP - Exit (last one)
XBX - Halo (lots)
XBX - Capcom Collections 1 (last one)
XBX - Gun (lots)
XBX - Forza Motorsports (lots)


PC - City of Heroes
PC - The Movies
PC - City of Villians

some other titles...

I picked up some to trade in at EB as credit Builder. What made it a better deal was the checkout person accidentally did it b1g1 instead of b2g1 .

So I got 6 games for $15.xx . Not a bad deal.

what store are you talking about.............

[hotwls13]

Well, at my store, they were priced at $15, both online and instore. However, the online inventory now lists it at $30, which makes me wonder if they raised the price on it. I noticed this happening with a couple other items (that I can't recall offhand) as well.

My store had a managers special bin, and it was marked $15. I think most stores in cali that I have looked at has them listed as $30, but they may be $15 in-store.

[ctice44]

I ran into the same deals as spamfree. I found alot of games for $5 each. This is strictly YMMV though, since the cashier had to manually price the games.
What I saw was:

PSP - Exit
PSP – Fifa 06
PSP – From Russia with Love
PSP – Kingdom of Paradise
PSP – Legend of Heroes 2
PSP – LoTR Tactics
PSP – Metal Gear Acid
PSP – MLB 2K6
PSP – NBA Ballers Phenom
PSP – Neopets Petpet Adventures
PSP – Pac Man World 3
PSP – Pursuit Force
PSP - Socom
PSP – Untold Legends 2
XBX- Greg Hasting’s Paintball (Max’d?)
XBX - Halo
XBX – World Series of Poker
PC - City of Heroes
PC - City of Villians

There was also a few more other Xbox games & another PC game, I just can’t remember the names. The PC game was a MMO/FPS…if that helps anybody.

They also had a mess of Strategy guides for 98 cents each, here are some of the guide I can remember:
Chrome Hounds
Ninety-Nine Nights
LoTR Battle For Middle Earth 2
Perfect Dark Zero
Hitman Blood Money

[anonymouswhoami]

At the Chandler, Arizona CompUSA, they had a buy 3 for $12 table in the front of the store. Some titles included:

Ape Escape (PSP)
Gretzky 06 (PSP)
Arena Football (Xbox)
Madden 06 (Xbox)
Indigo Prophecy (Xbox)
Painkiller (Xbox)
College Hoops 2K6 (Xbox)
Burnout 3 (Xbox)
MVP NCAA Baseball (Xbox)
Flatout (Xbox)
Neopets (PS2)

[Masterkyo]

[QUOTE=ctice44;2293021]I ran into the same deals as spamfree. I found alot of games for $5 each. This is strictly YMMV though, since the cashier had to manually price the games.
What I saw was:

PSP - Exit
PSP – Legend of Heroes 2
PSP – Neopets Petpet Adventures
PSP - Socom
PSP – Untold Legends 2


I'll pay you $40 for your trouble if you pickup all the PSP games for me or Possible i have few PS2 games, GC & DS games for trade.

[chodax]

Luminest- 10 dollars

[depascal22]

I picked up NCAA 07 (PSP) for $15 and a Wind Waker Guide for $5.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Checked the website today and found that some titles in my area had dropped to $4.98 today. Picked up some of these XBOX and XBOX 360 titles:

Splinter Cell CT $4.98
Outlaw Volleyball $4.98


NHL 2K6 XB360 (x2) $9.98

other titles i saw and was tempted:

Madden 06 $4.98

317722 Sprung
- Brand: Ubi Soft
- Category: Gaming » DS » Action 2 $7.98
322513 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Brand: Ubi Soft
- Category: Gaming » DS » Action 4 $9.98
317335 Atari Anthology
- Brand: Atari
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 2 $4.98
334347Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 2 $19.98
332486 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
- Brand: Take 2 Interactive
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 2 $9.98
319156 Delta Force Black Hawk Down
- Brand: Vivendi Games
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 2 $9.98
312435 Eye Toy: Groove
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 3 $9.98
332800 EyeToy: Play 2 with USB Camera
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 2 $19.98
316495 Fight Club
- Brand: Vivendi Games
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 4 $4.98
334348 Gun
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Action 6 $9.98
319309 Ape Escape: On the Loose
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 2 $9.98
329047 Dead to Rights
- Brand: Namco
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 4 $12.98
337369 Exit
- Brand: Ubi Soft
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 2 $9.98
335593 Kingdom of Paradise
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 2 $14.98
318945 Metal Gear Acid
- Brand: Konami
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 4 $19.98
334477 Pac-Man World 3
- Brand: Namco
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 4 $9.98
335591 SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 3 $19.98
319564 Spider-Man 2
- Brand: Activision
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 2 $9.98
334619 Star Wars Battlefront II
- Brand: LucasArts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Action 3 $14.98
336019 Neopets Petpet Adventures The Wand of Wishing
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Adventure/RPG 3 $14.98
338198 World Poker Tour
- Brand: 2K Games
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Cards/Casino 2 $14.98
334439 Need for Speed Most Wanted
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Racing 3 $19.98
339845 2006 FIFA World Cup
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 3 $24.98
336713 Fight Night Round 3
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 3 $19.98
337967 Major League Baseball 2K6
- Brand: 2K Games
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 2 $17.98
337256 MLB '06: The Show
- Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 4 $19.98
335450 SSX on Tour
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 3 $9.98
333191 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Sports 2 $19.98
334437 The Sims 2
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » PSP » Strategy 2 $19.98
334415 Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
- Brand: Electronic Arts
- Category: Gaming » Xbox » Action 5 $14.98
316234 BloodRayne 2
- Brand: Majesco Entertainment
- Category: Gaming » Xbox » Action 3 $4.98


Tons more but check out the website for your location around. Best in stock system ever. Wish I knew about this before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CAG 4 LIFE
Still love you guys.
Serenity NOW!!

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

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[Masterkyo]

My local Compusa is now CLOSED.

Scored the last copy Black Thorne (GBA) under $6 and 2003 Code book $0.38.

[Apossum]

hmmm...no price drops online at my store.

maybe they'll have an in store clearance table anyway?

[jgamezcua]

Picked up Syphon Filter Dark Marror for 24.98 on the PSP

They also had Socom Fire Team Bravo for 19.99 and Untold Legends The Warriors Code (or something like that) for $14.99.

These are the prices online also

[nwaugh]

bump
Why did you bump this thread?

[sterlingice]

My local Compusa is now CLOSED.

Scored the last copy Black Thorne (GBA) under $6 and 2003 Code book $0.38.

Is that the one in Independence, MO?

SI

[io]

Weren't the GBA Micros part of that big clearance a while back? How much were they? I went into the CUSA today (10/28) because they had all these people all over the street with 70% off signs, I figured I'd check it out. Well, I went in there and no one in the store could tell me WHAT was 70% off - what utter BS. They said some stuff comes up cheaper than marked - you have to ring it up to find out. I checked out several $14.99 - $19.99 "Manager's Special" games and the best discount I found was $5 off the marked price - no fucking 70%. Then I found a GBA Micro marked "Manager's Special $49.99". I picked it up and will think about keeping it or not, but it really wasn't as cheap as I was hoping as they are normally $70 everywhere now. I was hoping for $30-$40.

But my point was that I know this was on the red star clearance list for this store several weeks back. When I went in back then they said those all got sold out a long time before. Well, now there are 2 in there, and I'm fairly sure they didn't get more shipments of them at this point. So it looks like maybe they held the good stuff back before (it showed 2 in stock, there were 2 there today). A bit infuriating...

[whitereflection]

io, I'm sure they meant 70% off the retail price, and that's technically true since the Red Star Blowout is for up to 90% off. You can check the website to see what your store has in stock and for how much, because some items have indeed dropped in price the last week or so.

As for the GBA Micro, you should've gotten it for $39.99 since most stores have another promotion for an additional 20% off Red Star items at checkout (this isn't automatic - you'll have to notify the clerk); someone else reported that their store was having a 20% off Manager's Special items, and your store is likely to have at least one of the two.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the clerks will fight tooth and nail and insist that the items are already marked for the additional 20% off - they're not. You shouldn't have too much of a problem since the website has updated today with the promotion clearly on the front page, and your store should have signs stating it as well.

[jon_jon]

Totally YMMV. Their online inventory is very inaccurate. The local store told me the inventory is for returned items and they will not sell those products to customers. They may sell them to employees. Not sure if the employees are hoarding the good deals themselves and lying about inventory showing returned products. They would not even show me the returned products that "supposedly" show in their system as being available. I said I'd still take the returned prodcuts. Anyway no deal.

[CaseyRyback]

Weren't the GBA Micros part of that big clearance a while back? How much were they? I went into the CUSA today (10/28) because they had all these people all over the street with 70% off signs, I figured I'd check it out. Well, I went in there and no one in the store could tell me WHAT was 70% off - what utter BS. They said some stuff comes up cheaper than marked - you have to ring it up to find out. I checked out several $14.99 - $19.99 "Manager's Special" games and the best discount I found was $5 off the marked price - no fucking 70%. Then I found a GBA Micro marked "Manager's Special $49.99". I picked it up and will think about keeping it or not, but it really wasn't as cheap as I was hoping as they are normally $70 everywhere now. I was hoping for $30-$40.

But my point was that I know this was on the red star clearance list for this store several weeks back. When I went in back then they said those all got sold out a long time before. Well, now there are 2 in there, and I'm fairly sure they didn't get more shipments of them at this point. So it looks like maybe they held the good stuff back before (it showed 2 in stock, there were 2 there today). A bit infuriating...

I know what you mean. They took a lot of the xbox 360 games off their clearance list at the store in Raleigh and still had most of them in stock.

I can't complain too much though since this sale has been golden for me. The first time I went I got PDZ:CE and Kameo for 15 a piece and last time I went to check out the sale Oblivion was marked 9.98 and the cashier gave it to me for that price (it still rang up 59.99, but it was the last copy and there were several other games weirdly marked with price stickers well below what they should have been).

[whitereflection]

Totally YMMV. Their online inventory is very inaccurate. The local store told me the inventory is for returned items and they will not sell those products to customers. They may sell them to employees. Not sure if the employees are hoarding the good deals themselves and lying about inventory showing returned products. They would not even show me the returned products that "supposedly" show in their system as being available. I said I'd still take the returned prodcuts. Anyway no deal.

I'm not calling you a liar, but the website inventory is one of the best I've seen for an electronics/game retailer, as they update 5 AM EST everyday, and I always find what I'm looking, save for the oldest and most obscure items. I've even found items that weren't on the list, but were part of the promotion.

I find it best to check both the website's inventory, and the store inventory for Red Star items, which you can find here: http://www.compusa.com/locations/default.asp?cmid=blowout

I also know that returned items have to be returned to the shelf floors before closing every night, so you might want to try again at a later time.

[Josef]

I'm not calling you a liar, but the website inventory is one of the best I've seen for an electronics/game retailer, as they update 5 AM EST everyday, and I always find what I'm looking, save for the oldest and most obscure items. I've even found items that weren't on the list, but were part of the promotion.

I find it best to check both the website's inventory, and the store inventory for Red Star items, which you can find here: http://www.compusa.com/locations/default.asp?cmid=blowout

I also know that returned items have to be returned to the shelf floors before closing every night, so you might want to try again at a later time.

I agree their website inventory system is great. The list said my local store had some N64 games in stock, and sure enough they were at the store...in the back room where no one would have known about them. The only downside however, is they only show items they have 2 or more copies of in stock. If they only have one copy of that item left, it will be at the store but not on the website inventory list.

[io]

io, I'm sure they meant 70% off the retail price, and that's technically true since the Red Star Blowout is for up to 90% off. You can check the website to see what your store has in stock and for how much, because some items have indeed dropped in price the last week or so.

As for the GBA Micro, you should've gotten it for $39.99 since most stores have another promotion for an additional 20% off Red Star items at checkout (this isn't automatic - you'll have to notify the clerk); someone else reported that their store was having a 20% off Manager's Special items, and your store is likely to have at least one of the two.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the clerks will fight tooth and nail and insist that the items are already marked for the additional 20% off - they're not. You shouldn't have too much of a problem since the website has updated today with the promotion clearly on the front page, and your store should have signs stating it as well.

Well, I don't know about the 70% - they simply couldn't point me to any particular item that was 70% off, despite them having hired several people to stand at intersections waving signs around that said that :roll:.

Does CompUSA price adjust? I paid $49.99 for it, but will definitely take it back there to get the 20% off - $40 is just about what I wanted to pay for this, so that's perfect. Of course, I went through a couple cashiers (first checking some games, then ringing up the Micro) - neither mentioned any such deal.

They did have the Xbox 360 Oblivion CE for $35 - this is actually listed in the store's listing of blowout items right now. I don't see the Micro on there (and there was another when I was there). Even though I don't have a 360, I might pick up that Oblivion CE for $28... I do see the Micro listed at another nearby store - I could try buying it there with the 20% off...

[whitereflection]

Well, had another great run at CompUSA yesterday - a lot of things got marked down but aren't reflected on the website. Some of these things were:

Fable (Xbox) - $6
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes (Xbox) - $6
Halo 2 (Xbox) - $8?
Halo 2 Map Pack (Xbox) - $8?
Urbz: Sims in the City (Xbox) - $6
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 (Xbox) - $6?
City of Villains Collector's Edition (PC) - $6
Auto Assault (PC) - $5
Auto Assault Collector's Edition (PC) - $10
Everquest II Collector's Edition (PC) - $4
Everquest Atlas (Book) - $2
Conquest: Frontier Wars (PC) - $2
256 PC2100 DDRRAM - $2
128 PC2100 DDRRAM - $2
RAM Heat sinks - 50 cents
Thermal Fan Alarm (dunno what this is) - $1
Xbox 360 Hot Rod Faceplate - $1
Vertical Stand (PS2?) - $1
Various Gaming Edge starter kits for GBA, CD cases, battery packs - $1-2
Various cases for IPods and PDAs - $1-8

And, drumroll please...

Quake 4 (Xbox 360) - $6!

A lot of movies were also on sale for $6.

So check out your local CompUSA before all the good stuff is gone, people. Of course, since the prices aren't reflected on the website (and past price drops were), YMMV on this one.

[rocky76]

I picked up eye toy play 2 - ps2 for 16+tax.
It was listed as 19.99, but they knocked off another 4 dollars at register.
I didn't complain. Thanks OP.. my trip to compusa was worth it.

finally some decent deal from compusa...

[captmurphy]

Just picked up Perfect Dark Zero: CE for $15 and some change at the CompUSA on Division in Spokane, WA.

[NamPaehc]

You guys are lucky, mine was picked clean save for some old sports games on the Xbox.

Though I did grab a Gameboy Micro. They do count towards the 20% off so from $49.99 - 20% I paid $39.99 and ended up around $43 something with tax. Check the online inventory and then ask them instore, they are all stored in the back.

[rocky76]

I am tempted.. never owned a gameboy before, but such a low price makes it attractive. might go back to get one of last two system left.

[hwong3]

Which CompUSA in NYC did you go to get Quake for 360 and are there any left?

Well, had another great run at CompUSA yesterday - a lot of things got marked down but aren't reflected on the website. Some of these things were:

Fable (Xbox) - $6
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes (Xbox) - $6
Halo 2 (Xbox) - $8?
Halo 2 Map Pack (Xbox) - $8?
Urbz: Sims in the City (Xbox) - $6
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 (Xbox) - $6?
City of Villains Collector's Edition (PC) - $6
Auto Assault (PC) - $5
Auto Assault Collector's Edition (PC) - $10
Everquest II Collector's Edition (PC) - $4
Everquest Atlas (Book) - $2
Conquest: Frontier Wars (PC) - $2
256 PC2100 DDRRAM - $2
128 PC2100 DDRRAM - $2
RAM Heat sinks - 50 cents
Thermal Fan Alarm (dunno what this is) - $1
Xbox 360 Hot Rod Faceplate - $1
Vertical Stand (PS2?) - $1
Various Gaming Edge starter kits for GBA, CD cases, battery packs - $1-2
Various cases for IPods and PDAs - $1-8

And, drumroll please...

Quake 4 (Xbox 360) - $6!

A lot of movies were also on sale for $6.

So check out your local CompUSA before all the good stuff is gone, people. Of course, since the prices aren't reflected on the website (and past price drops were), YMMV on this one.

[whitereflection]

I didn't pick them up, but at least one is gone now since they're no longer listed on the site (someone reported that items aren't listed if there's only one them in stock, and it seems true).

This was at 37th and Fifth Ave. If anyone goes to the other CompUSA on 57th, please post there with your haul.

[DT778]

where does compusa keep their games? are they in an isle or in some glass shit like target?

[YoshiFan1]

They are in their own aisle but clearance games are sometimes in bins mixed in with other clearance items

[DT778]

thanks.

[io]

You guys are lucky, mine was picked clean save for some old sports games on the Xbox.

Though I did grab a Gameboy Micro. They do count towards the 20% off so from $49.99 - 20% I paid $39.99 and ended up around $43 something with tax. Check the online inventory and then ask them instore, they are all stored in the back.

I went back today and was able to return/repurchase with the 20% off, so got it for $40. For whatever reason that makes it worthwhile. I was probably going to return it if I had to stick with $50. They had fliers in store advertizing the 20% off red star items. This promo started the 29th, so it wasn't in effect when I bought the Micro on Saturday. I'm glad I did though, as the other one was gone (they were out on the floor at this store, right by the DS Lites).

So, anyway, a HUGE thanks to the CAG who tipped me off about the 20%. Otherwise I would probably have held on to the Micro until the return periosd was about to expire and then simply returned it, thinking it wasn't worth the $50.

I was also able to pick up a 30 pack of DVD+R's for $5.58, and a GBA SP starter kit for $1.58. The DRD+R's were another item that was on this store's list WAY back when they had the 25% off but when I went in they told me they were "long gone". Well, they were there now, so I don't know what BS was going on back then (just like the Micros - all of a sudden they have this stuff?). if you people are right about the accuracy of the store inventory list, then they were simply BSing me back then or just flat out ignorant. I'm sure all this stuff was just sitting in the back then. I had figured they horded it for themselves or something, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Probably just garden variety ignorance.

[YoshiFan1]

It wouldn't surprise me if they were ignorant since this whole clearance seems to confuse some employees. Last month when it was 25% off the red star items a manager told me there had to physically be a red star on the tag for it to qualify. I figured they were wrong and when it was totalled, the 25% off came off automatically.

[djak1]

Managed to pick up (all XBOX):

NBA Ballers: Phenom - $1.88
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - $8.88
College Hoops 2K6 - $8.88
MVP 06 Baseball - $8.88
NBA Live 06 - $8.88
Madden NFL 06 - $8.88
NHL 06 - $8.88
NCAA Football 06 - $8.88

Total was $68.52 (w/tax) and then a discount automatically applied itself, dropping it to $56.01 (w/tax). 18% is an odd discount.

Also remember seeing Dynasty Warrior 5 (XBOX 360) - $8.88 and SW Battlefront II (PS2) - $4.98

[daminion]

picked up Half Life 2 Strategy Guide for $2. Not the best deal but maybe it will convince me to reinstall it and finish the game.

[YoshiFan1]

Managed to pick up (all XBOX):

NBA Ballers: Phenom - $1.88
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - $8.88
College Hoops 2K6 - $8.88
MVP 06 Baseball - $8.88
NBA Live 06 - $8.88
Madden NFL 06 - $8.88
NHL 06 - $8.88
NCAA Football 06 - $8.88

Total was $68.52 (w/tax) and then a discount automatically applied itself, dropping it to $56.01 (w/tax). 18% is an odd discount.

Also remember seeing Dynasty Warrior 5 (XBOX 360) - $8.88 and SW Battlefront II (PS2) - $4.98

Sounds like the store manually adjusted some prices on some games and actually raised the prices. MVP 06 is $7.98 nationally and I think NCAA Football 06 might be as well. Madden is $4.98 nationally as well.

[djak1]

Sounds like the store manually adjusted some prices on some games and actually raised the prices. MVP 06 is $7.98 nationally and I think NCAA Football 06 might be as well. Madden is $4.98 nationally as well.

Good call. I just checked the receipt - NHL 06 and NCAA Football 06 rang up for $7.98; Madden NFL 06 - $3.98; MVP NCAA Baseball 06 and College Hoops 06 rang up for $6.38. Battlefield 2, Phenom, and NBA Live were status quo.

$56 for 8 games isn't too bad - they'll kill some time :D

[rocky76]

went back and picked up fight night 3 for 7 dollars and change. It had no box and manual though. Just disc only. I didn't know they sold used games.. It was so cheap, I had to try it out.

[romeogbs19]

And here I am studying (with no job) and spending money ... can't wait til I'm done with this LSAT so I can get on with my life ...

Anywho, I stopped by and picked up the following:

Action Replay w/ 8MB PS2 - $3.98
Action Replay w/ 8 MB Xbox - $3.98
Conker XBX 7.98
Fable (Lost Chapt.) XBX $7.98
Air Flo Controller $3.98

I'm pretty sure I grabbed the last ones since they're not showing up on the update this morning. They had Blitz for $7.98 -- thought about getting it, but then backed out since I've got WAY too many games I haven't played.

Thankful I picked up those action replays -- they'll help me chug through a bunch of titles since I don't have time to play -- the irony!

[irishsoccermbw]

Studying for the Lsat rediculous, u can only know steve's favorite colour if you know brians shoe size...weeee i'm glad it will be over December 2.

And those are some great deals on the action replays im gonna check after class.

[dragonjud]

went back and picked up fight night 3 for 7 dollars and change. It had no box and manual though. Just disc only. I didn't know they sold used games.. It was so cheap, I had to try it out.

Yeah, I was surprised as well when I bought 'The Hobbit' for ps2 (for gstop trade fodder when they ran the trade 3 get extra $10.00). The game was not sealed, so I opened it, and sure enough it was used. It was in pristine condition, though, so for a buck or two I couldn't complain.

[Shredso]

If anyone is in or near Tulsa OK, I'll pay you double plus shipping if you can pick up and ship a laptop battery.
ed@fivetotheface.com

[hwong3]

If someone buys this last copy of Quake 4 from the 37th Street CompUSA, please let me know. I was going to make a trip down there, but if someone already has bought it, I'll skip it.

Thanks!!

I didn't pick them up, but at least one is gone now since they're no longer listed on the site (someone reported that items aren't listed if there's only one them in stock, and it seems true).

This was at 37th and Fifth Ave. If anyone goes to the other CompUSA on 57th, please post there with your haul.

[jgamezcua]

Picked up Thug 2 Remix and Coded Arms both on PSP for $8 each

[anarchyburger]

picked up a gba micro for $40 and a city of heroes time card for $11...

the price went down from what it supposed to be, it was listed as $50 but i got it for $40

[7dustfan]

I finally found Quake 4 for $20. :D A big thanks to those who mentioned the extra 20% discount.

[canedaddy]

I picked up Killzone (PS2) tonight for $6.38.

[io]

picked up a gba micro for $40 and a city of heroes time card for $11...

the price went down from what it supposed to be, it was listed as $50 but i got it for $40

That would be the 20% off promo we're all taking about. The price didn't actually go down, it is just a temporary sale - it might very well be back up to $50 on Sunday according to the flyer in my store (which says all the promos are good through Saturday, though it doesn't specifically say anything on the 20% red star section).

[rocky76]

My Compusa has a couple of HP Ipods on the list for $50 which means I could get it for $40.. do you think it's worth getting one even if it's used? It looks like they list used ones as well on their clearance list.

[romeogbs19]

Such weak will power :-( went and picked up Blitz: the League after reading the stellar reviews. Just $6.38 -- nice! They had a copy of Halo for $9.98 ($8 after 20% off) but since my copy of Halo 2 CE remains unopened ( not a fan of FPS games), this is one I'm NOT going back for ;-)

[anarchyburger]

That would be the 20% off promo we're all taking about. The price didn't actually go down, it is just a temporary sale - it might very well be back up to $50 on Sunday according to the flyer in my store (which says all the promos are good through Saturday, though it doesn't specifically say anything on the 20% red star section).

sorry for my ignorance i didnt read any of the previous posts and i hadnt checked compusa for sale in a while since my local compusa didnt have anything good at all and now its closed

[io]

sorry for my ignorance i didnt read any of the previous posts and i hadnt checked compusa for sale in a while since my local compusa didnt have anything good at all and now its closed

Just letting you know in case there was anything else you wanted that was "Manager's Special" red star tagged - they should all come up 20% off! Go back and get more! ;)

[Grumpy Junglist]

i think imma get halo for 10

[JBlade00]

I love that... with this sale they MARKED UP the other cheap 360 games. Such as Perfect Dark Zero and Kameo went back to $30. And Quake 4 and THAW were NO WHERE to be found :(

[Jedi1979]

found Farcry instincts (xbox) for $2.88 and Lego Star wars non-PH $4.98, Battlefront 2 $4.98 and Call of Duty 2 Big red one $4.98...all xbox...

also saw Prey collectors edition for $29.99 and PDZ limited for $9.98 but they werent red star

[whitereflection]

Jedi1979, which store was this?

[Gara]

Had a hell of a time finding any of the dvdrs on my local clearance list. Eventually had to ask someone and they found a single box from my list in the back room.

My local store has two of the black gameboy micros at 39.99 but still on the fence. I already have a ds lite so not sure if I would ever use it. Anyone find a use for both?

[YoshiFan1]

Did Battlefront 2 ring up for $4.98 or did they adjust it manually to $4.98? It's still $14.98 online and my local store's list still shows it at $14.98 so I was wondering if it might be one of those situtations where the store marks it down themselves.

[Oddball]

Just by the way, I picked up a Micro and a clearance game today. I asked the manager (or employee who answers questions other employees have) whether the 20% would count for them, and he checked something on the computer, and said it would count for the game but not the Micro. But the computer took the 20% off anyway. At least for my store, the current promotion was in the computer even though the employees had no clue about it.

[NamPaehc]

Just by the way, I picked up a Micro and a clearance game today. I asked the manager (or employee who answers questions other employees have) whether the 20% would count for them, and he checked something on the computer, and said it would count for the game but not the Micro. But the computer took the 20% off anyway. At least for my store, the current promotion was in the computer even though the employees had no clue about it.

Yes this is what I ran into too. I asked if the 20% would be taken off and the clerk told me she could find out but she hit a button and the computer did it by itself se we didn't need any further help.

[whitereflection]

Had a hell of a time finding any of the dvdrs on my local clearance list. Eventually had to ask someone and they found a single box from my list in the back room.

My local store has two of the black gameboy micros at 39.99 but still on the fence. I already have a ds lite so not sure if I would ever use it. Anyone find a use for both?

Gara, I loved AIR! Have you seen the movie?

On topic, it sounds like the additional 20% off is automatic now. Can anyone verify this?

[biggyfries]

score! the blue ds was $99, plus the manager's special. when that rang up, there was another $8 taken off. so, i got the blue ds phat for $71.98 before tax. sorry if this has been posted before, but i never go to compusa because of their high prices.

[rocky76]

well, i went last night and was told ipods on the list were either defective ones waiting to go back to HP or non-existent.. I think they are not telling the truth. Do think they are saying that because they don't want to look for it?

[msu89dawgs]

I've gone back and forth over whether to get a Micro from my local CUSA, but even at $40, I can't bring myself to get it. With some of the new games coming out this month, and Christmas gifts to buy, I can't justify spending $40 plus tax for something that will most likely never be played more than once or twice.

[Nemo_Hyde]

I've gone back and forth over whether to get a Micro from my local CUSA, but even at $40, I can't bring myself to get it. With some of the new games coming out this month, and Christmas gifts to buy, I can't justify spending $40 plus tax for something that will most likely never be played more than once or twice.
I got one for $50 at a clearance, and my wife uses it all the time now. (we have no other portables, this is part og my CAG strategy - wait till no one wants it then get the system). We both love it - it is soooo portable.

Now I've ordered a Video/Mp3/text reader/rom emulator/SD card reader for the GBA, and I want one for myself to keep with me. I'd be willing to pay $50 shipped (priority) to a fellow Cag to pick one up for me - that includes a few $$ after tax and shipping for your trouble.

Please PM me if you can get me one - would prefer black (w/ silver plate, black border) but color not a big issue.

Otherwise, I do have $150 in amazon Gift certificates I could pay $70 there...or $50 plus tax for a used one at GS/EB. <sigh> I'm sucked in good now.

[adamsappel]

My local store has two of the black gameboy micros at 39.99 but still on the fence. I already have a ds lite so not sure if I would ever use it. Anyone find a use for both?

I love the GBM. It was an impulse buy from CompUSA, and I am surprised at how it has reignited my GBA gaming. I can't stand how the cart sticks out from the DSL, and the GBM is so small I keep it in my pocket at all times. At $100, it was overpriced Nintendo gouging. At $40, it's a must buy!

[anarchyburger]

I love the GBM. It was an impulse buy from CompUSA, and I am surprised at how it has reignited my GBA gaming. I can't stand how the cart sticks out from the DSL, and the GBM is so small I keep it in my pocket at all times. At $100, it was overpriced Nintendo gouging. At $40, it's a must buy!

i concur! i dont really like how the gba games stick out of the DSL at all either and it fits perfectly in my pocket and at $40 this is a steal of a deal!!

[Gara]

Alright! You guys sold me. I went back and purchased the last two micros in the store with the rest of my giftcard. This thing is so tiny! I wish the screen was a little bigger but I like it so far.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n17/garasensei/th_micro.jpg (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n17/garasensei/micro.jpg)

The compusa folk must have been bored because I had three of them hovering around me as I waited to have micros rung up. They all really really thought I should get the 5.00 replacement plan.


Gara, I loved AIR! Have you seen the movie?

On topic, it sounds like the additional 20% off is automatic now. Can anyone verify this?
Indeed! The whole series gets me all weepy everytime I watch it.

The first day it was a manual subtraction but it seems to be automatic now.

[shrike4242]

Found two Micro's at one CompUSA (their system has them as black, though they're the silver ones), one for me and one for Nemo_Hyde. Supposedly had 2 more at that store, and 3 Graphite GBA SP's.

Another store supposedly has three "black" (most likely silver) Micro's, and another store has 3 GBA SP's and 4 Micro's.

[Nephilim]

Edit: =====Shrike is working on this for me. ====
I would pay $50 shipped Priority for a Micro if someone could help me out. I prefer Black but Silver would do.

I also have a decent trade list if you want to trade, lots of sealed GCN stuff.

[WTFer]

it might have been asked before, but does CompUSA price match?
I read on their terms of service that they do?
can anyone confirm that?

While I'm at it I might as well ask if anyone know if the prices on their website always reflect the prices in store (non clearence ones)
or do they have sales in store that is not on their site?

[Gara]

it might have been asked before, but does CompUSA price match?
I read on their terms of service that they do?
can anyone confirm that?

While I'm at it I might as well ask if anyone know if the prices on their website always reflect the prices in store (non clearence ones)
or do they have sales in store that is not on their site?

I have had mine price match a couple of times but it is usually more a pain in the ass compared to say circuit city or bestbuy. As for normal prices I have never noticed any kind of difference. My store has 50% off sale items quite a bit that are not reflected or even stocked on the website but it is often total junk.

[lmz00]

Xbox Live Starter Kit
- Brand: Microsoft
- Category: Gaming » Xbox » Accessories2$24.98
:D

[Josef]

At the KOP, PA CUSA they had an additional 40% off select clearance items located in bins at the front of the store. I picked up:

Star Wars Episode III (DS) - $5.99
Need For Speed Underground 2 (DS) - $5.99
Quake 4 (360) - $13.99

I also picked up at the normal 20% off:

Untold Legends: The Warriors's Code (PSP) - $11.98
GB Micro (Black) - $39.98
Prey Limited Collector's Edition (360) - $35.98

[NamPaehc]

My GameStop has the 20th Anniversary Edition here for $49.99 Used which isn't bad but, grabbing it for $39.98 is great for a brand new system.

[DT778]

boo, my compusa didnt have any copys of halo2. Anyone have 2 extra for trade or sale? hit me up.

[whitereflection]

Went back today, and haven't noticed anything new except Halo 2 Map Pack dropping to $6, and an MMORPG called RYL: Path of the Emperor for $2 (as well as its 60-day time cards).

Anyone know if RYL is worth it?

[NamPaehc]

20% sale is off the website so I think it may be over.

[shrike4242]

20% sale is off the website so I think it may be over.
It is over. Ended yesterday.

[7dustfan]

I was in my local CompUSA today and I noticed a few games that I didn't see mentioned yet.

I saw:
Resident Evil 4 (GC) $4.98
Pikmin 2 $4.98
Dead to Rights: Reckoning (PSP) $4.98


I don't think these prices are YMMV because they are listed on the blowout items list online, although they still may be.

[Josef]

I scored a Street Fighter Anniversary Ken controller (PS2) for $2.99 a few days ago. It was $4.98 with an additional 40% off tacked on after the fact.

[drsuper23]

I'm wondering if they'll be adding any additional %'s off to clear out of the remaining inventory soon.

[darkshadows6000]

http://www.compusa.com/locations/default.asp

Looks like Compusa has brought back to its web site the Blowout Deal inventory search page. Use the store locator link to navigate to the page that gets you to the link for blowout deals. There are some
interesting deals on gaming equipment and DVDs.

[msu89dawgs]

http://www.compusa.com/locations/default.asp

Looks like Compusa has brought back to its web site the Blowout Deal inventory search page. Use the store locator link to navigate to the page that gets you to the link for blowout deals. There are some
interesting deals on gaming equipment and DVDs.

This has been available on their web site for as long as I can remember, ever since the inventory blowout began. I went to it from their web site several times in December and this month; it just wasn't as prominent on the page as it was at first.

[YoshiFan1]

Yeah it's been there, I checked it a few days ago to see if they marked down the stuff more but they haven't and most stores have little to nothing left.

[withe011]

Good Work!

[feek]

Good stuff I spotted at my local store (Tallahassee)

Marc Ecko's Getting up 4.98
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil 9.98
Need for Speed Underground .98
The Movies 11.98

Also 30GB ipod videos for 219 dollars and a 2gb nano for 129.

[Josef]

307540 Gaming Edge Vertical System Stand
- Brand: Hip Interactive
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Accessories 106 $0.98


If 106 copies are not selling at 98 cents, they should give them away! This is at the Wilmington, DE location by the way.

[maccabee72]

I don't know if this is of any interest to anybody,but their website has Silent Hill Experience for the PSP for $7.99.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200814&Ns=display%5Fprice%7C0&product_code=52067023&Pn=The_Silent_Hill_Experience

[Firwar]

Damn every CompUSA is different, seems like CompUSA is going down, i swear its going to crash within the next year, best buy and fry's are just too good for them

[Josef]

I don't know if this is of any interest to anybody,but their website has Silent Hill Experience for the PSP for $7.99.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200814&Ns=display%5Fprice%7C0&product_code=52067023&Pn=The_Silent_Hill_Experience

I'm actually interested but the $5 shipping has me on the fence. If it turns out this is getting hard to find, I'll probably bite.

[YoshiFan1]

307540 Gaming Edge Vertical System Stand
- Brand: Hip Interactive
- Category: Gaming » Playstation 2 » Accessories 106 $0.98


If 106 copies are not selling at 98 cents, they should give them away! This is at the Wilmington, DE location by the way.

My local one had over 50. They marked them down to $0.48 and they still aren't selling

[cataphoresis]

Feek: another Tallahasseean! Now I know my competition for CAG deals!

(JK, we all know it's the FatWallet eBaying bastards that we're competing with)

[JJSP]

Ummm...

MacBook @ $300 less than Apple price? YEAHHHHHH!

Come on, financial aid check. Why are you not here yet?

[Psykodelik]

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200814&Ns=display%5Fprice%7C0&product_code=52067023&Pn=The_Silent_Hill_Experience

"sorry, we're re-stocking our inventory"...O well I'll check again when I wake up.

[bfg9k]

Picked up the 360 Oblivion collector's edition (336154) last night for $19.98

[jerm781]

picked up
NBA Ballers Phenom $2.50 xbox
Kingdom Under Fire Heroes $6.00 xbox
College Hoops 2K6 $5.00 360
Amped 3 $15.00 360
Chrome Hounds and Tomb Raider Legend guide for $2.50 each
passed on live 06 PSP $5

[galvatron2k1]

Picked up the following:

GBA Micro Silver for 19.98
Final Fantasy X guide 2.98 (x2)
Star Wars KOTOR 2 guide 2.98 (x2)

Also checked 2 printers that were "supposedly" on sale...

Epson Stylus C82 - 4.98 (x2)
HP Laserjet 1300 Monochrome - 19.98 (x3)

They looked for them and said they were either defective returns or store used models that were now broken.

Sucks too, I need a new printer. Hope they weren't lying, but had no real recourse to make them check!

[sam1982]

I got a purple gamecube system BRAND NEW for 29.98! Awesome!:lol:

[Friend of Sonic]

I got a purple gamecube system BRAND NEW for 29.98! Awesome!:lol:
Wow. Very good deal, congrats.
Anyone happen to know if Halo 2 is on sale?

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Picked up the 360 Oblivion collector's edition (336154) last night for $19.98 Yeah me too. I got a little upset because the site had 2 confirmed copies and when I got there only one. And I already promised one to fellow CAGer. Oh well. Also picked up to PS2 screens for $9.98 pretty good deal as well. Waiting on those XBOX ones to drop too. Saw a lot of $2.98 prices for older games and some newer clearanced XBox 360 games starting to drop. Worth a look if you have a store location near.

[MaxBiaggi3]

My local CompUSA has a cart on wheels with a cardboard display of 50% off all clearance games. I didn't see much of anything too exciting there (NBA Live 06 PSP for $2.50, Grand Theft Auto Trilogy PS2 $12, Resident Evil DS $9, etc.).

I did find Gears of War Collector's Edition 360 for $35. I've been waiting for a price drop on this one, but I haven't been following it too closely. Is this about as cheap a price as I'm going to find on this anytime soon?

[monkeypox]

with the rumors that nearly half the stores are closing, I'm guessing we'll be finding more to report here soon.

[jgamezcua]

with the rumors that nearly half the stores are closing, I'm guessing we'll be finding more to report here soon.

Curious, what rumors about 1/2 the stores closing?

[YoshiFan1]

I hope that's not the case. They have good deals once in a while like this inventory blowout

[nodoubt]

http://consumerist.com/consumer/compusa/exclusive-compusa-closing-100-stores-239260.php

[jgamezcua]

http://consumerist.com/consumer/compusa/exclusive-compusa-closing-100-stores-239260.php

Thanks!

[Xerxes]

So wait what deal is going on at CompUSA again.

[blandstalker]

http://consumerist.com/consumer/compusa/exclusive-compusa-closing-100-stores-239260.php

I've been expecting this for some time now.

CompUSA has gone from my first destination for computer-related stuff to dead last. Their handling of videogames is probably the most inept of any major retailer -- personally, I do worse at Wal-Mart, but they at least know what they're doing, even if I never get a deal there. CompUSA has just seemed clueless for years now.

I hope the one close to me closes, though I don't expect to get any major liquidation finds.

[sacreddoctor]

I've been expecting this for some time now.

CompUSA has gone from my first destination for computer-related stuff to dead last. Their handling of videogames is probably the most inept of any major retailer -- personally, I do worse at Wal-Mart, but they at least know what they're doing, even if I never get a deal there. CompUSA has just seemed clueless for years now.

I hope the one close to me closes, though I don't expect to get any major liquidation finds.


Exactly, a good example of why they are gonna close down is my local one is selling the original LOTR BFME Game Guide for $14.99 which nobody will buy because that game is so old and that price is way to high. Plus i hate seeing the "manager special" stickers because as seen by my previous example the manager is a dumbass. I think if they followed suit with say Best Buy and made all of their "specials" national then they would all be on the same page. So whenever i read this thread and see say College Hoops 2k6 for Xbox360 was bought at a Compusa for 4.99 then i know that most likely my store will NOT have it for the same price so WHY WASTE MY TIME DRIVING DOWN THERE but if they had national clearance prices then i would. Just my 2 pennies, laterz!!!

[michaema]

I think they just updated their website to leave only the stores that arent closing. I looked up several stores in the DFW area and they arent showing up anymore. I had checked earlier this morning and they were all pulling up. I dont think this is a website glitch. I guess if your store isnt on location finder anymore its a sign they will probably be closing and time to look for liquidation specials :)

[irishsoccermbw]

I dunno if anyone has read this, but it appears as if CompUSA will close over 100 stores, only 1 is gonna remain open in a 100mile radius of ann arbor, i can only pray this means insane deals on games/computers but who knows (story is on FW and SD)

[ITDEFX]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!

Northern VA Stores are no longer showing up on store locators :( That must mean fairfax might be going under :(

[reibeatall]

I think they just updated their website to leave only the stores that arent closing. I looked up several stores in the DFW area and they arent showing up anymore. I had checked earlier this morning and they were all pulling up. I dont think this is a website glitch. I guess if your store isnt on location finder anymore its a sign they will probably be closing and time to look for liquidation specials :)

I just did a search, and Frisco and Plano showed up. Where are the other ones?

Also, that sucks, because I'm IN Frisco.

[michaema]

I just did a search, and Frisco and Plano showed up. Where are the other ones?

Also, that sucks, because I'm IN Frisco.

there were like 2 or 3 in dallas on preston road and central expressway. there is one in arlington around the parks mall. those are the ones i know of off the top of my head

[TehTriggerman]

I just put my local store zip code in and it no longer shows? What does this mean its going down?:hot:

[toadielurks]

there were like 2 or 3 in dallas on preston road and central expressway. there is one in arlington around the parks mall. those are the ones i know of off the top of my head

You probably already know this but the CompUSA in Mesquite is being closed down soon, i don't have any dates.. yet.

[michaema]

You probably already know this but the CompUSA in Mesquite is being closed down soon, i don't have any dates.. yet.

A coworker had mentioned that the one in Mesquite had a lot of things at 50% off i didnt get specifics but might be worth checking out.

[ITDEFX]

I am about to renew my extended warrenty on my digital camera since it just expired. The Northern VA stores are going under, so how will this affect my extended warranty?

[Noodle Pirate!]

I read this on slickdeals. I hope it means they will sell off all their stuff cheaper instead of shipping it to other stores that are staying open.
here the store locator for the ones that are staying open.
http://www.compusa.com/locations/store.asp

[sterlingice]

Bummer. Losing the one in Overland Park, KS :(

SI

[sallyballs]

Sweet Jebus! They are closing all the stores in North Jersey? Jersey CAGs wanna meet up for a road trip to all the stores if/when the clearance sales begin?

[Strider Turbulence]

The store in Brighton, MA is going under as well. Anybody know if there is a way to still access the Blowout Sales pages for stores no longer appearing on the site?


Edit: Google "COMPUSA BLOWOUT (city where store was located)"

At least this way, you can track any new markdowns for stores no longer appearing online.

[Ogami Itto]

I work for Compusa, and they are closing over 120 stores. Also, like someone mentioned if you check your zip code online and the stores aren't listed they are closing. I know they are closing every store in Illinois (where I work) except one. What happens is that a liquidator buys the entire stock of each store and then start discounting about 10% each week ( except on notebooks and desktops, they've been 10% for about a month now).

[InvaderZim]

I am about to renew my extended warrenty on my digital camera since it just expired. The Northern VA stores are going under, so how will this affect my extended warranty?

I think you just answered your own question...

[Zimmy]

I just checked my store locator and my stores still show up, whew!
I'm not at all shocked at the closings.
I've been scratching my head at their current marketing strategy.
The weekly ads went from a good amount of software deals to maybe 3 or 4 titles tops and pages and pages of TVs that I have no interest in.
If they happen to put a game in the ad, the price is retail.
The days of the loss leader is over and guess what? I stopped going to the store!