Grab Your Shopping Buggies-TRUB2G1-10/22/06

[JediBaja]

i would think if you were returning one of the 2 games you payed full price for, unopened with a gift receipt, that they would have to at least give you store credit.

Wow, I never thought of that before. This might actually work if you wanna just get one game. With a gift receipt it would be harder for customer service to see the promo since they're are no prices. One would have to type in a code and see what price was payed for that item. You could simply return the first 2 games on the receipt it and then receive store credit for the 2. However, you are then stuck with the store credit, but you can use it to buy whatever you want in the store. Customer service may be suspicous of it at first, but if you think about it Christmas is just around the corner. In my area, people have already started holiday shopping and it's not that uncommon to see people buy 3+ games.

[CucoGordo]

Man if you waited this long to get KH2, you might as wait longer. It is still $50 at TRU and the game is 7 months old. Games turn the $20 mark and become Greatest Hits 9 months after release.

P.S. God Hand got a 6, 5, and 8 from EGM.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111001

Damn, ok now I'm lost for 2 games, I'll wait for KH2 til christmas or Jan. Well HOPEFULLY I can sweet talk someone for a pre-order and pick up Final Fantasy XII or (I know it's a LONG SHOT) Smackdown vs Raw 2007. If not I'll just walk the isles til something jumps out at me or get Justice League.

[JediBaja]

I'd get Bully over God Hand. In Bully, there seems like there is a lot to do/explore and it looks like it has a classic yet humorous story. God Hand looks cool and fun at times, but I've read that the gameplay gets repetitive.

hmmm ... i'd like to grab grandia 3 -- anyone know if it's 29.99 at TRU?

Yes, it is.

[nyprimus4]

Wow, I never thought of that before. This might actually work if you wanna just get one game. With a gift receipt it would be harder for customer service to see the promo since they're are no prices. One would have to type in a code and see what price was payed for that item. You could simply return the first 2 games on the receipt it and then receive store credit for the 2. However, you are then stuck with the store credit, but you can use it to buy whatever you want in the store. Customer service may be suspicous of it at first, but if you think about it Christmas is just around the corner. In my area, people have already started holiday shopping and it's not that uncommon to see people buy 3+ games.
Which in turn means I can get Splinter Cell, F.E.A.R., and Gears of War for $120.

[ne2eire]

Do most TRU's have Disgaea 2?

[Blade70]

Do most TRU's have Disgaea 2?

Their website has the game listed, I'm going to assume the store might have it. ;)

[Lou-Dawg]

Do most TRU's have Disgaea 2?

Yes. Most stores do.

[sp00ge]

Wow, I never thought of that before. This might actually work if you wanna just get one game. With a gift receipt it would be harder for customer service to see the promo since they're are no prices. One would have to type in a code and see what price was payed for that item. You could simply return the first 2 games on the receipt it and then receive store credit for the 2. However, you are then stuck with the store credit, but you can use it to buy whatever you want in the store. Customer service may be suspicous of it at first, but if you think about it Christmas is just around the corner. In my area, people have already started holiday shopping and it's not that uncommon to see people buy 3+ games.

But when they go to do the return, the CSR scans the barcode on the receipt and that will show onscreen the details of the purchase. The gift receipt hides the price from the recipient of the gift, but nobody else.

[kittenkya]

toysrus b2&get 1 free does also work online to?

[colossus79]

I'd get Bully over God Hand. In Bully, there seems like there is a lot to do/explore and it looks like it has a classic yet humorous story. God Hand looks cool and fun at times, but I've read that the gameplay gets repetitive.


Of those two, Bully is definitely the way to go IMO. It will more than likely last a lot longer than God Hand.

Not to mention God Hand only costs $30, whereas Bully is $40. Might as well get the higher priced game free.

Besides, God Hand may be $20 in a few months anyway...

[WhoKnowsWho]

Of those two, Bully is definitely the way to go IMO. It will more than likely last a lot longer than God Hand.

Not to mention God Hand only costs $30, whereas Bully is $40. Might as well get the higher priced game free.

Besides, God Hand may be $20 in a few months anyway...
Isn't God Hand on sale at Fry's for $25?

Sure is, http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111280

[CucoGordo]

Thanks Jedi and Colossus, I spoke to a friend whille at digital lifethings today in NYC (was cool, not much to see but cool) and decided I would get Bully. So that still leaves me one game down from my $40 and over list and I'm getting Hulk Ultimate Destruction, Karaoke Rev 3 and Xenosaga on my $20-30 list. Anyone know how much PoP:2 Thrones going for now? Yeah I know all my cheapy games are old as hell but money's been tight.

[chunga]

Does anyone know if TRU sells MK Armageddon Premium? I would love to get that PSU and BK: Origins.

[joserjerr]

The safest thing to do is just buy 3 360 games and don't open them. That way if they won't let you exchange you can just return them within 30 days. I realize that with this your not going to be able to play the game the second you get it but it will probably save you money in the long run.

We all know how much more fun games are when we don;t pay full price for them.

Guitar Hero today for $40. Score!

Planning on trying the following:

Splinter Cell : Double Agent
Rainbow Six : Vegas
Call of Duty 3

We'll see how it goes. Good luck everyone and practive your "My (insert friend or family meber here) already has this game and I'd like to exchange it" speech.

Basically. the answer is the exchange policy kis YMMV depending on the CSR and how good you are wtih people.

And no pre-orders, the games must be in stock or the 2 for 1 deal can't happen.

[wolverinefactor]

I still haven't played my free game from last year (Got Oddworld Strangers Wrath (unopened still), Indigo propechy and I don't remember what the other one was).

This time I'm looking at DDR Supernova (ps2) and Marvel Ultimate Alliance (360). Not sure what I want for free. Maybe yet another RPG....

[RelentlessRolento]

Sounds like I'll be going down with Contact, and um... IDK but I'll think of something...

[RelentlessRolento]

fuck... I was planning on getting GTA:VCS, but the release date got pushed to the 30th?

[nyprimus4]

F.E.A.R. for 360 is so close to the deal now, it got bumped to the 31st of Oct., ahhhh.

[DisturbedZen]

Anyone think we can combine the B2G1 with this?

http://www.theimageplace.net/uploads/2341c456a3.pdf

The coupon was ripped from fw, it starts on 16th and ends on 21st... So its gonna be tough to use it...

But I would think if you bought before the coupon expires, then go back fo B2G1 just mention you used a coupon and you don't want to waste the coupon... You still want the 20% off... Doesn't hurt and might work.

I remember a few years ago at the B2G1 deals they gave $10 gc to purchases over $75, I wish they'd bring that back.

[nathansu]

The safest thing to do is just buy 3 360 games and don't open them. That way if they won't let you exchange you can just return them within 30 days. I realize that with this your not going to be able to play the game the second you get it but it will probably save you money in the long run.

We all know how much more fun games are when we don;t pay full price for them.

Guitar Hero today for $40. Score!

Planning on trying the following:

Splinter Cell : Double Agent
Rainbow Six : Vegas
Call of Duty 3

We'll see how it goes. Good luck everyone and practive your "My (insert friend or family meber here) already has this game and I'd like to exchange it" speech.

Basically. the answer is the exchange policy kis YMMV depending on the CSR and how good you are wtih people.

And no pre-orders, the games must be in stock or the 2 for 1 deal can't happen.

This is actually a great idea :). Thanks for the inspiration :). Now only if there were two 360 games I wanted :(.

[wyatt8]

Can someone tell me if the Buy 2 Get 1 Free extends to any controllers or accessories? I'm assuming it won't but I thought I would ask. Could use some XBOX 360 controllers!

Thanks,

Wyatt

[sp00ge]

Anyone think we can combine the B2G1 with this?

http://www.theimageplace.net/uploads/2341c456a3.pdf

The coupon was ripped from fw, it starts on 16th and ends on 21st... So its gonna be tough to use it...

But I would think if you bought before the coupon expires, then go back fo B2G1 just mention you used a coupon and you don't want to waste the coupon... You still want the 20% off... Doesn't hurt and might work.

I remember a few years ago at the B2G1 deals they gave $10 gc to purchases over $75, I wish they'd bring that back.

Clearly states that coupon value is forfeited if item is returned, which is what is needed to adjust for a sale. System most likely will not allow for the manual entry of an expired coupon.


Can someone tell me if the Buy 2 Get 1 Free extends to any controllers or accessories? I'm assuming it won't but I thought I would ask. Could use some XBOX 360 controllers!


Games only.

[RiCeBo1]

If I buy a 360 game and a DS game, how much would be the highest I can get for free?

[62t]

If I buy a 360 game and a DS game, how much would be the highest I can get for free?
the free game will be same cost as the DS game

[RiCeBo1]

the free game will be same cost as the DS game
Eh...

Can I buy 2 $59.99 games and get one free $59.99 game and than exchange them for games like SC, GoW, and CoD3 when they come out?

[kaminari2]

Are Xenosaga III, Okami and Tales of the Abyss all the same price? If so I would spring for those 3. And I've got a ~$45 dollar gift card, so I'd only be paying for one out of pocket. Yay!

[Vinny]

Eh...

Can I buy 2 $59.99 games and get one free $59.99 game and than exchange them for games like SC, GoW, and CoD3 when they come out?

Most likely not... unless you use the gift excuse which is kinda tricky unless you have two TRUs you can access.

I plan to buy the games while I'm home for the weekend, get a gift receipt, and then go to my TRU here in college and exchange them for something else a week or two later.:)

[Javery]

Eh...

Can I buy 2 $59.99 games and get one free $59.99 game and than exchange them for games like SC, GoW, and CoD3 when they come out?

Probably but YMMV I think...

[robdees]

Are Xenosaga III, Okami and Tales of the Abyss all the same price? If so I would spring for those 3. And I've got a ~$45 dollar gift card, so I'd only be paying for one out of pocket. Yay!

Ha. I just picked up those three at Best Buy with the intent of PM next week and they should all be $40. Great minds must think alike... :)

[Admiral Ackbar]

One thing I'vew noticed is that there are a lot of good $40 games.

I'm looking at maybe getting...

Okami
Valkyrie Profile PSP
Suikoden V
Xenosaga III
Tales of the Abyss
Syphon Filter PSP

[sp00ge]

Probably but YMMV I think...

Very YMMV this time around. Things have gotten more strict since the new company took over.

[Pookymeister]

Looking at Disgaea 2, Fatal Frame 3 and something else.

[Enemy15]

is BLACK (both Ps2/XB) $20 at TRU now?....and will they still be when this starts?

[sp00ge]

is BLACK (both Ps2/XB) $20 at TRU now?....and will they still be when this starts?

Yep, both were marked down to 19.99 as the new price about two weeks ago.

[onacouch]

My buggy:

Disgaea2, Valk Profile2, and Tales of the Abyss.
Contact, DQ: Rocket Slime, and Magical Starsign.

What I have left over for scraps:
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Baiten Kaitos Origins

Anyone have any suggestions?

[roymustang]

Will any stores price match on the B2G1?

Oh and has anyone actually seen Devil Summoner in a TRU store?

[eau]

Ha. I just picked up those three at Best Buy with the intent of PM next week and they should all be $40. Great minds must think alike... :) Are you sure your Best Buy will price match Buy 2 Get 1 Free type of deals? I've heard of reports that some Best Buy will not match B2G1 deals, or deals that come with free bonus. YMMV, I guess.

If yes, be sure to find Xenosaga III with the Limited Edition lenticular cover. Some stores still have a few left.

[sterlingice]

I gotta say, I hope the trade in trick doesn't work for very many people. It just doesn't seem to pass the smell test- this is TRU no BB. They're trying to get rid of their non-Christmas games and people are just going to take advantage of that. :cry:

SI

[KingofOldSchool]

Eh...

Can I buy 2 $59.99 games and get one free $59.99 game and than exchange them for games like SC, GoW, and CoD3 when they come out?
You can, but I wouldn't try exchanging the free game. They can't deny you the right of exchanging something you actually paid for as long as you follow the normal requirements (ie: receipt, unopened, etc). So just get one game you really want and then get two games that you'll take back and have them ring those two up first.

Well assuming they are all the same price.

[Melhavic]

Can someone do a list of what games come out between that week(all systems if possible). Please......Thank!! or provide link

[megashock5]

I usually go in for this sale, but I think I'll be sitting this one out - need to save money for the Wii launch.

Next year though.

[Pojo]

Too bad I already bought Okami.

I want Tales, maybe Yakuza...bah.

[GeorgeCostanza]

Looking at Disgaea 2, Fatal Frame 3 and something else.

tru carries Fatal frame 3?? Haven't seen that around the sacramento area.

[guyver2077]

so this starts sunday? i want splinter cell and psu.. i guess id have to go during the week.. doesnt sometimes tru take a while to get new games?

[Caliburn]

tru carries Fatal frame 3?? Haven't seen that around the sacramento area.

The TRU in my area has an inventory of Fatal Frame 3, all $50. The games I'm going for are under $20, so there's no way I'm getting a FF3 though.

[Javery]

I usually go in for this sale, but I think I'll be sitting this one out - need to save money for the Wii launch.

Next year though.

Me too. I have a huge backlog that I know I'll never get through plus two new systems coming and the 360 in it's second year... I can't just be picking up games because they are cheap...

[Libra]

So how exactly does this sale work (never used it before)? Is it buy two games of equal price get a third (of equal or lesser value) for free?

[soulwish2003]

So how exactly does this sale work (never used it before)? Is it buy two games of equal price get a third (of equal or lesser value) for free?

Yep, exactly...

[KingofOldSchool]

So how exactly does this sale work (never used it before)? Is it buy two games of equal price get a third (of equal or lesser value) for free?

Buy ANY 2 games and get a 3rd one FREE.

The lowest priced game will be the free one.

You can mix and match systems and they can be any priced, but once again you'll get the cheapest game free.

[KingofOldSchool]

Yep, exactly...

No, all 3 games can vary in price.

So for example...

Someone gets these games

Justice League Heros (PS2) $39.99
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (360) $59.99
Kingdom Hearts 2 (PS2) $49.99

You'll be getting Justice League Heros for free.

[Tybee]

No, all 3 games can vary in price.

So for example...

Someone gets these games

Justice League Heros (PS2) $39.99
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (360) $59.99
Kingdom Hearts 2 (PS2) $49.99

You'll be getting Justice League Heros for free.

Noting, of course, that you'll be saving signifcantly less overall than if you picked three games of the same value.

[KingofOldSchool]

Noting, of course, that you'll be saving signifcantly less overall than if you picked three games of the same value.

Why should that matter?

If you really want 3 games that are different prices, why should that stop you? I mean a free $40 game that you really want is better than a free $60 game that you are lukewarm over.

[Tybee]

Why should that matter?

If you really want 3 games that are different prices, why should that stop you? I mean a free $40 game that you really want is better than a free $60 game that you are lukewarm over.

Oh, I absolutely agree, but there are probably several folks out there who have a sizable list of games they might want and could best make use of this deal by planning based on price.

I think it was during the Spring iteration of this sale that someone came in here and told us how he had bought several sets of three, each with mixed price points. He felt sheepish when we pointed out he could have saved quite a bit more by organizing his purchases by price.

[KingofOldSchool]

Oh, I absolutely agree, but there are probably several folks out there who have a sizable list of games they might want and could best make use of this deal by planning based on price.

I think it was during the Spring iteration of this sale that someone came in here and told us how he had bought several sets of three, each with mixed price points. He felt sheepish when we pointed out he could have saved quite a bit more by organizing his purchases by price.

Well that is just common sense.

[Tybee]

Well that is just common sense.

You'd think. And yet... :roll:

Lord knows no one here ever asks a stupid question, or the same one for the 37th time. ;)

[schuerm26]

Of the topic of B2G1 but when did Toys R US start taking in used games? I went today and there was a section of pre-played games? If there is a thread of this somewhere else someone please direct me to it.

[SpikeSpiegel]

Does that glitch still work? The one with the most expensive one getting deducted if you give it to cashier last.


Also, can you stack this and the $10 off $75+

[sp00ge]

Does that glitch still work? The one with the most expensive one getting deducted if you give it to cashier last.


Also, can you stack this and the $10 off $75+

The "glitch" was the last year's green tag glitch, which has been gone over several times in this thread. No more green tag = no more glitch.

[spideymike]

Does that glitch still work? The one with the most expensive one getting deducted if you give it to cashier last.


Also, can you stack this and the $10 off $75+

I think it was stated that the glitch most likely won't work. I also believe the $10 off $75 sale expires the day before the B2G1F deal.

[sp00ge]

You can, but I wouldn't try exchanging the free game. They can't deny you the right of exchanging something you actually paid for as long as you follow the normal requirements (ie: receipt, unopened, etc). So just get one game you really want and then get two games that you'll take back and have them ring those two up first.

Well assuming they are all the same price.

Technically they can require all three games to be returned, since one was free as part of a deal. At that point, they can refuse to honor the b2g1 deal, seeing as it has expired.

So now you have your money/credit back for the two games you piad for, which you can use to get two other games, but now you're out the freebie, therefore making it all a big waste of time.

[onacouch]

I stopped by TRU to check their stock and see what I'd be getting out of my original ambition:



Disgaea2, Valk Profile2, and Tales of the Abyss.
Contact, DQ: Rocket Slime, and Magical Starsign.

What I have left over for scraps:
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Baiten Kaitos Origins
Granted Contact anf Magical Starsign aren't out yet, the only game I saw there on my list was Valkyrie Profile 2. They did have a preorder slip for Starsign though. It sorta looked like they were renovating, probably getting ready for the new generation. I stopped into BestBuy to take advantage of the clubhouse game deal for 19.99 + tax and they were in the middle of moving games around, too. It's sad how little love (shelf space) Nintendo gets compared to Microsoft and Sony.

Does TRU usually have a decent game stock? What I saw was pathetic and I'm hoping it's only due to the renovations for the new generation.

[SpikeSpiegel]

I think it was stated that the glitch most likely won't work. I also believe the $10 off $75 sale expires the day before the B2G1F deal.

Scratch that. I have $10 off $50 which expires the 28th.

[Tybee]

Does TRU usually have a decent game stock? What I saw was pathetic and I'm hoping it's only due to the renovations for the new generation.

It depends on a lot of different factors. The amount and kind of traffic through the store, what kind of promotions they've run recently or are coming up. Sometimes their stock can be incredibly picked over, other times they'll surprise you by having a Trauma Center or a Phoenix Wright. You just never know. I'm not sure how they handle the more obscure new releases either. In my experience, they're better than Best Buy and CC, but not as on top of things as GS/EB.

[RollingSkull]

I'm thinking Bully, Okami, and Godhand. The DS lineup doesn't really impress me. Contact doesn't seem all that good, neither does Rocket Slime...

EDIT: $40 for Bully/Okami each = $80 = 26.67 a game >>>>>>> the price I usually pay for games.

>_<

[nyprimus4]

Here is hoping for Gears, FEAR, and Splinter Cell.

[oasisboy]

Here is hoping for Gears, FEAR, and Splinter Cell.

Gears? Do preorders count for this?

[nyprimus4]

Gears? Do preorders count for this?
I'm going to try and return my 3 for Gears, Splinter Cell, and F.E.A.R.

[Greendomo]

I'm going to try and return my 3 for Gears, Splinter Cell, and F.E.A.R.

Splinter Cell will be out in time so you only need to return 2. In which case make sure Splinter Cell is the freebie, as that is the one they would be least likely to take back.

[62t]

I'm going to try and return my 3 for Gears, Splinter Cell, and F.E.A.R.
dont be totally shock if they dont let you exchange.

[62t]

also there is the single item 10% off. Dont know if it will work for this deal.

[toodarkpark]

Technically they can require all three games to be returned, since one was free as part of a deal. At that point, they can refuse to honor the b2g1 deal, seeing as it has expired.

So now you have your money/credit back for the two games you piad for, which you can use to get two other games, but now you're out the freebie, therefore making it all a big waste of time.

Sounds like a job for the magical Wal-Mart exchange program if you're feeling a bit dishonest and got your acting skills honed.

My picks:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (360)
Phantasy Star Universe (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)

The wildcard is Tiger Woods, it may be a sports game, however TW games tend to hold value higher than the Madden's or 2K's of the world.

[CrimsonPaw]

Hmmmmm, smells like a purchase of a few PSP titles: Ace Combat X, Medal of Honor Heros, and Killzone Liberation.

[allout1986]

Gift Reciepts FTW!

I'll be picking up three $60 360 games and getting gift reciepts so that I can exchange them for games in November.

[KingofOldSchool]

Sounds like a job for the magical Wal-Mart exchange program if you're feeling a bit dishonest and got your acting skills honed.

My picks:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (360)
Phantasy Star Universe (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)

The wildcard is Tiger Woods, it may be a sports game, however TW games tend to hold value higher than the Madden's or 2K's of the world.

They've been putting a stop to that. You'll need a Wal*Mart receipt in order to do an exchange. But you might get a nice employee who'll let you do it, so it's defiantely YMMV.

[Greendomo]

They've been putting a stop to that. You'll need a Wal*Mart receipt in order to do an exchange. But you might get a nice employee who'll let you do it, so it's defiantely YMMV.

could you buy same game at walmart, get a gift receipt, then return it once with receipt once with gift receipt? just a thought

[sp00ge]

Gift Reciepts FTW!

I'll be picking up three $60 360 games and getting gift reciepts so that I can exchange them for games in November.

A difference a gift receipt will not make. The CSR still has to scan the barcode on the receipt, which shows the details of the transaction, just like they were looking at the original. It's not like the prices/deal are hidden from the CSR just because you handed them a gift receipt.

And don't anyone think of me as being a killjoy or anything like that. I'm just trying to keep people from getting all hyped up only to be shot down. Because we all know what happens then. They come back and post on here that "TRU is full of a bunch of fucking asshats" or something like that, which may already be true for other reasons, notwithstanding.

[sp00ge]

could you buy same game at walmart, get a gift receipt, then return it once with receipt once with gift receipt? just a thought

Doubtful. I'm fairly certain there is a transaction # on your receipt, which is scanned into the system when you do a return. Trying to return the same itme twice on hte same "receipt" would most likely raise a red flag and could end up being alot more trouble for you than it is worth.

[Roufuss]

A difference a gift receipt will not make. The CSR still has to scan the barcode on the receipt, which shows the details of the transaction, just like they were looking at the original. It's not like the prices/deal are hidden from the CSR just because you handed them a gift receipt.

And don't anyone think of me as being a killjoy or anything like that. I'm just trying to keep people from getting all hyped up only to be shot down. Because we all know what happens then. They come back and post on here that "TRU is full of a bunch of fucking asshats" or something like that, which may already be true for other reasons, notwithstanding.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE follow this man's advice. I was one of the few people who got majorly screwed on trying to exchange games later for other games, and was flat out denied, and this was WITH gift receipt's since CAG's were so positive it would work flawlessly.

It dosen't.

I was able to return one game for something else, and when I did it a week later with a different game I was flat out denied and they gave me a huge hassle over it.... they eventually told me I need to return them all for a refund and not exchanges since the deal was only for games in a certain time period and I was taking advantage of the system by exchanging them for new releases.

It's highly YMMV and if it DOSEN'T work you are stuck with shitty games you don't want, like I was, stuck with two games I didn't care about at all because I thought it would be so easy to return them one at a time.

[Lou-Dawg]

could you buy same game at walmart, get a gift receipt, then return it once with receipt once with gift receipt? just a thought

Please try this, and tell us how your experience with the security guards and/or police goes. :bomb:

[Roufuss]

Technically they can require all three games to be returned, since one was free as part of a deal. At that point, they can refuse to honor the b2g1 deal, seeing as it has expired.

So now you have your money/credit back for the two games you piad for, which you can use to get two other games, but now you're out the freebie, therefore making it all a big waste of time.

This is exactly what happened to me, word for word and a perfect description.

[webjunky]

so this deal is confirmed and is buy 2 get 1 free at = or < value?

[Greendomo]

Please try this, and tell us how your experience with the security guards and/or police goes. :bomb:

"Lou-Dawg made me do it";)

Seriously though I plan on getting 2 games that I really want and 1 game I wouldnt mind getting stuck with. I will try to swap that one for FIFA 07 (which comes out 2 days after promotion ends), but if no success then I still have a game which I would have got eventually. I definitely would not try to swap more than one of the three games...that would be pushing it.

And the gift receipt idea is not trying to hide the price from them, but more to convince them it was a gift to you, and therefore you cant return the other two games etc.

[anch]

I think its clear on OP that this is confirmed. This is like every year event.

For the return game experience, I did it back in 04. I buoght Taiko Drum Master, Paper Mario, and LoZ: Four Sword. (I wanted D.Konga, but they dont have it, so I picked LoZ:4S as future trade in)

A week later, I went back to another store, I think it was a inexperience Mexican lady. I said I wanted to trade this for D.K. She probably didnt understand me so she just returned my $49.99 value.
This was a great deal for me so its like B1G1; then later I beat Paper Mario I sold the game fro $43. so I end up paying $~20 for Taiko Drum Master. (Havent played it in so long, so I turned out sucky and horrible. NOT worth the $59.99 back then)

So how long are the exchange day? I wanna see if I can trade in Wii games for this.

[Pharrell1]

I wanna pick up some games some psp some xbox 360 and maybe original xbox.

[62t]

I think its clear on OP that this is confirmed. This is like every year event.

For the return game experience, I did it back in 04. I buoght Taiko Drum Master, Paper Mario, and LoZ: Four Sword. (I wanted D.Konga, but they dont have it, so I picked LoZ:4S as future trade in)

A week later, I went back to another store, I think it was a inexperience Mexican lady. I said I wanted to trade this for D.K. She probably didnt understand me so she just returned my $49.99 value.
This was a great deal for me so its like B1G1; then later I beat Paper Mario I sold the game fro $43. so I end up paying $~20 for Taiko Drum Master. (Havent played it in so long, so I turned out sucky and horrible. NOT worth the $59.99 back then)

So how long are the exchange day? I wanna see if I can trade in Wii games for this.
TRU is under new owership, and what happen 2 years ago might not work. Scroll up a little on people who got rejected trying to exchange.

[allout1986]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE follow this man's advice. I was one of the few people who got majorly screwed on trying to exchange games later for other games, and was flat out denied, and this was WITH gift receipt's since CAG's were so positive it would work flawlessly.

It dosen't.

I was able to return one game for something else, and when I did it a week later with a different game I was flat out denied and they gave me a huge hassle over it.... they eventually told me I need to return them all for a refund and not exchanges since the deal was only for games in a certain time period and I was taking advantage of the system by exchanging them for new releases.

It's highly YMMV and if it DOSEN'T work you are stuck with shitty games you don't want, like I was, stuck with two games I didn't care about at all because I thought it would be so easy to return them one at a time.

Meh... I'll try it, I'm not too worried about being stuck with the games since I won't be opening them. If they don't let me exchange, I'll just end up returning them for a refund.

[Ilario7886]

Yea, just to chime in on my own experience returning things. During last year's sale I went to the TRU next to my house. I bought Shadow of the Colossus ($40), PoP: Warrior Within ($20), and Phantom Dust ($20, ended up free). I figured I would keep Phantom Dust for when I got my XBOX a while later but soon changed my mind. I went to a different TRU two days later and was able to exchange PD and ended up getting We Love Katamari ($30), Monkey Ball 1 & 2 ($20), and Alien Hominid ($20, free).

I wasn't given any problems for doing this, and I even returned the free game. Now, this is apparently before the new ownership and was done while the sale was still occurring so, I'd say it's a YMMV.

Good luck to anyone trying it.

[espy605]

And don't anyone think of me as being a killjoy or anything like that. I'm just trying to keep people from getting all hyped up only to be shot down

I think it's more like keeping scam artists grounded in realism. It's one thing to try to exchange a game of equal value for another, it's quite another to try to return two "paid for" games and keep the third "free" one.

[KingofOldSchool]

And the gift receipt idea is not trying to hide the price from them, but more to convince them it was a gift to you, and therefore you cant return the other two games etc.

If you were going to do that, it would be better if a friend did the exchange for you. Ya know, just in case someone recognizes you.

[OneWingedAngeI]

just go to best buy or walmart around the holiday and return it. say it was a gift and they didnt give you a receipt.

[KingofOldSchool]

just go to best buy or walmart around the holiday and return it. say it was a gift and they didnt give you a receipt.

I've tried it lately, they won't accept that reason anymore.

[Greendomo]

If you were going to do that, it would be better if a friend did the exchange for you. Ya know, just in case someone recognizes you.

I was planning on going to a different TRU altogether.

[MadFlava]

I plan on just getting $20 titles this year since I have $40 of store credit. Too much I have to buy next month with PS3 launching, since I'm trying to get two of these to resell on Ebay.
Looking at:
Warriors (Xbox)
Black (Xbox)
Some Random $20 to exchange later on

[doubledown]

just go to best buy or walmart around the holiday and return it. say it was a gift and they didnt give you a receipt.

They generally only allow THREE returns w/o receipt per year. When did this turn into CheapAssScammer?

[GTZ_NSR]

So is the deal ONLY on 10-22 or does it start on 10-22?

[nodoubt]

from the first post:
When: 10/22/06-10/28/06

[kittenkya]

can get two $20 dollars games and get a $30 dollar game free???????????

[romeogbs19]

can get two $20 dollars games and get a $30 dollar game free???????????

I don't think that question even dignifies an answer ... but just so I can slap you, no.

Stop trying to scam TRU -- it's a good deal whichever way you slice it. If you want 2 $20 games, then pick up a 3rd $20 game. Gosh!

[62t]

can get two $20 dollars games and get a $30 dollar game free???????????
no, the cheapest game will be free.

[kittenkya]

opps I notice my mistake in my post but thanks for anwsering 62t

[v0yce]

I'm looking at...

Makai Kingdom..........(PS2) $20.98
Trapt.........................(PS2) $20.98
Stubbs the Zombie..(XBOX) $20.98

And hopefully stacking with the 20% off coupon.

[papalatistudios]

Thought that I would just throw my 2 cents into the pot.


Talked to a TRU CSR today about Xmas coming up and that I always buy my games there. I said that I know that a new policy has been implemented and asked her to explain it to me.

Here is the low-down...

If I bought GRAW, Splinter Cell DA, and Phantasy Star Universe.

GRAW and DA would be full price. and PSU would be free.

She told me that I could exchange GRAW or DA for any other titles no problem as long as I have my receipt and that is good for 45 days as long as they are not opened.

The problem is the third game she said that since the new policy treats the 3 game now as 0.00, they cannot allow you to return it for a 59.99 game. They would be losing the 60 bucks according to their system.

So whatever your third game is make sure that you absolutely want to keep it no matter what cause you wont be able to return it.

However the good news is that the first two games can be exchanged for any title within 45 days of purchase.

SO those of you wanting to return to TRU in November can pick up GOW or COD3 no problem as long as you use one of the first two games to exchange it for.

Hope this helps clear up some confusion.

My list:
GRAW / Ultimate Alliance / Phantasy Star Universe (Free)
Dead Rising for Exchange / Godfather exchange for R6 Vegas / SCDA Free

[Kayden]

:bow:

Thought that I would just throw my 2 cents into the pot.


Talked to a TRU CSR today about Xmas coming up and that I always buy my games there. I said that I know that a new policy has been implemented and asked her to explain it to me.

Here is the low-down...

If I bought GRAW, Splinter Cell DA, and Phantasy Star Universe.

GRAW and DA would be full price. and PSU would be free.

She told me that I could exchange GRAW or DA for any other titles no problem as long as I have my receipt and that is good for 45 days as long as they are not opened.

The problem is the third game she said that since the new policy treats the 3 game now as 0.00, they cannot allow you to return it for a 59.99 game. They would be losing the 60 bucks according to their system.

So whatever your third game is make sure that you absolutely want to keep it no matter what cause you wont be able to return it.

However the good news is that the first two games can be exchanged for any title within 45 days of purchase.

SO those of you wanting to return to TRU in November can pick up GOW or COD3 no problem as long as you use one of the first two games to exchange it for.

Hope this helps clear up some confusion.

My list:
GRAW / Ultimate Alliance / Phantasy Star Universe (Free)
Dead Rising for Exchange / Godfather exchange for R6 Vegas / SCDA Free

[flashburn]

Thought that I would just throw my 2 cents into the pot.


Talked to a TRU CSR today about Xmas coming up and that I always buy my games there. I said that I know that a new policy has been implemented and asked her to explain it to me.
----snip----

I don't know what their "new policy" is, but the way you just explained things is the way things have been at all of the TRU's I have gone to since this sale started.

[mdm]

Are people buying their games before hand and going back to have them change your purchase or what? I sure hope getting up early Sunday isn't a stupid idea... It would be awful to get there to nothing.

[nyprimus4]

However the good news is that the first two games can be exchanged for any title within 45 days of purchase.
Yay I can get Splinter Cell, Marvel, and NBA 2k7. Marvel and NBA are two games I would play if they threatened to take away the 3rd game free at my store. But anyways I would trade Marvel and NBA 2k7 back in on Nov 8th for Gears and FEAR.

[Jeoff]

mdm I'm afraid of the same thing. But whatever I'm not an ass I'll be there Sunday morning.

[sp00ge]

I would still take the exchange as YMMV. I'm fairly certain it will vary by management.

[agws]

So do preorders work? I"m guessing know from reading some of your guys posts, but I just need some confirmation

[KingofOldSchool]

So whatever your third game is make sure that you absolutely want to keep it no matter what cause you wont be able to return it.


You can still sell it on eBay.

[62t]

Are people buying their games before hand and going back to have them change your purchase or what? I sure hope getting up early Sunday isn't a stupid idea... It would be awful to get there to nothing.
you could, but it is unlikely to be sold out that fast.

[icecubedx5]

I'm having trouble deciding if I should take advantage of this sale. Sure you save money, but Gears of War, Final Fantasy XII, and Zelda: TP are going to keep me busy for months. I could either:

a) spend $120 now and take advantage of B2G1 and the 3 games (average out to be $40 each) will sit on my shelf while I play GoW, FFXII, and Zelda: TP

b) save my money for now, play GoW, FFXII, and Zelda, and by the time I'm done, the 3 games I would have got from B2G1 will drop down to $40 each.

[ScorpioKyle]

since my store director already mentioned them tightening up the return later for other games at my store, i'll just buy 2 copies of splinter cell and one MUA and sell the SP on ebay for some extra cash.

[Tybee]

Anyone care to place bets on whether I'll be able to find Contact, Touch Detective, and Children of Mana during the week of this sale?

[martin8me]

HMM i guess i'll get .hack for my friend, Devil summoner and get VP2 (and then return it for FF12 since i already have VP)

[Starky27]

Anyone care to place bets on whether I'll be able to find Contact, Touch Detective, and Children of Mana during the week of this sale?
Well Children of Mana isn't coming out til the week after the sale, so no go there. My experience with Atlus titles at TRU has been hit or miss, so you might have trouble getting those two even.

[vgc]

I asked this quite a few postings back, but does anyone know of any good games that can be purchased cheap and traded into Gamerush for store credit? The Wiki list is not up to date on all the prices. Any help would be appreciated. I am trying to get enough credit to get a 360.

Thanks,vgc

[mbartholow]

Anyone care to place bets on whether I'll be able to find Contact, Touch Detective, and Children of Mana during the week of this sale?


I was thinking the same. I'm betting on finding Contact, but not 100% hopeful that I'll find Touch Detective, since it releases the week of the sale.

[Blade70]

Anyone care to place bets on whether I'll be able to find Contact, Touch Detective, and Children of Mana during the week of this sale?
Contact and Touch Detective are Atlus games, we'll see....;)


Edit: Starky27 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=7546) beat me.

[WAJedi]

2 of my friends and I are each getting a copy of Splinter Cell. 40+tax each isnt bad at all...

[mattcube64]

OOOHHH^^^ That's a good call. I could probably do this with PSU and SC. Then I'm only spending $80. That sounds good.

[kennistond]

2 of my friends and I are each getting a copy of Splinter Cell. 40+tax each isnt bad at all...

That's a damn good idea.

Now if I had one other friend with a 360.

[peteer01]

That's a damn good idea.

Now if I had one other friend with a 360.If you do it in store, I don't think they have to be the same system...

[kennistond]

If you do it in store, I don't think they have to be the same system...
Well damn, I didn't know that. Maybe I'll pick up SC and some DS games then.

Thanks for the heads up.

[aaa]

I know it has been asked, but I really don't feel like reading through 375 posts.

Is there any chance of returning the 2 games that I paid for, unopened, for 2 unreleased games 1-2 weeks later? Thanks for any help.

[sren9]

No you can not....

[keithp]

I know it has been asked, but I really don't feel like reading through 375 posts.

Is there any chance of returning the 2 games that I paid for, unopened, for 2 unreleased games 1-2 weeks later? Thanks for any help.

Don't know where the poster above is getting his info, but there's enough evidence from other posts in this thread to suggest that there is indeed a chance of you being able to do this.

YMMV.

[topnotch97]

My TRU was doing major overhauling of all shelves.

i noticed as walk in the store, it's kinda roomy. :bouncy:

[Eastsidecracker]

Damn, tad bit to early for CoD3, GoW, RSV.

[graf1k]

Ooh, this could be big...

I need God Hand, Devil Summoner, Yakuza, Bully, Contact, Touch Detective & Splinter Cell. Hopefully I can find at least 3 of those during the sale (from what I've seen my TRU has an ubershitty selection).

[0192837465]

My TRU was doing major overhauling of all shelves.

i noticed as walk in the store, it's kinda roomy. :bouncy:

same here in tulsa, maybe it's national

[reibeatall]

I'm afraid of this sale. I don't have much money, but I CAN'T pass up a good deal.

[AlwaysAngryGuy]

Everyone is concerned about returning games after the sale is over, but does anyone know if you can still buy the games before the sale and return with a receipt to get credited? That's what I did last year to make sure I got the games I wanted.

This would also allow the use of the 20% off coupon.

[RollingSkull]

I can get games now for still an order of $10+ each over what I would pay if I didn't just hold for the price drop... euuuugh... TOUGH choice.

[arukuban]

Is this deal being offered online, like last year? I didn't see anything mentioned in earlier posts...

[graf1k]

Everyone is concerned about returning games after the sale is over, but does anyone know if you can still buy the games before the sale and return with a receipt to get credited? That's what I did last year to make sure I got the games I wanted.

This would also allow the use of the 20% off coupon.

My guess is if you use a coupon on it they probably won't let give you the B2G1 on top of it when you come back, but there's only one way to find out. Maybe you get a dumb clerk that doesn't even notice the coupon.

[Purple Flames]

I might have to dip into my Wii fund for this sale, because this sale is too good to pass up on.

So far I'm looking at:

Phantasy Star Universe/Okami/some DS game or Devil Summoner

[ZForce]

I love to take advantage of this sale, but the more I think about it, the more I think that there's not anything I REALLY want or need to buy right away, except Tiger Woods 07. Last year, Fire Emblem for Cube and Soul Calibur 3 both came out while this sale was going on and I was able to cash in big time. I love the deal, but at the same time I don't want to buy some games just for the sake of buying em.

[Tybee]

Well Children of Mana isn't coming out til the week after the sale, so no go there. My experience with Atlus titles at TRU has been hit or miss, so you might have trouble getting those two even.

Hmmm...I'm confused. I thought either Children of Mana or Magical Starsign was coming out the week of the sale. Guess not. Oh well. There are still plenty of other quality DS games I want that I can plug into that third slot.

Also wondering if this will be online. Hard to predict what they'll do since they split from Amazon.

[Hadoken]

same here in tulsa, maybe it's national

Same here in North Carolina, the whole game section was ripped apart with buggies filled with stuff strewn out everywhere.

The little section that was finished was pretty nice though, much better than their old system.

[the3rdkey]

SC: DA
Bully
PSU

[auralia]

any thoughts on if you can stack the deal or no deal coupon w/ this? extra 10% on 2 360 games is 12 bucks....

[COLONELPOTTER]

When you return the games do they only give store credit or can you get your money back?

[soulwish2003]

They generally only allow THREE returns w/o receipt per year. When did this turn into CheapAssScammer?


Agree... this thread became ugly pretty damn fast.

[eau]

Agree... this thread became ugly pretty damn fast.
Yeah. It's getting too cheapass.

[JJc14]

Echoing a question asked before:

Has anyone actually seen Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner or Tales of the Abyss on store shelves? I ask because both were available for pre-order on the website last week, but now seem to be gone...

For that matter, did anyone's TRU ever stock Shadow Hearts: From the New World by any chance? My local store still has the display boxes locked behind the counter, but I was told they never actually got copies of the game...

(If these games have been seen elsewhere, I may have to plan a trip to a bigger TRU next week...)

[Nugzy]

I apologize if this was already answered. Can I go today and buy three 360 games, and then go back on Sunday and get a refund for the difference even if the games are open? I dont want to actually return the games, just want to buy them today because I want to start playing them today. I know this works with alot of other stores like Circuit City, Best Buy, etc (its a common Black Friday practice), but Im unsure about TRU. Im hoping I can, otherwise I have to get shady which I dont want to do. If getting the difference back on Sunday wont work, I'll do this:

Go today and buy 3 360 games. Then in a seperate transaction, buy the same 3 360 games again. On Sunday, go to the store and return one set of games. Then rebuy those games with the coupon (this is to make sure the games are in stock for the sale), then use the other receipt to return the games again, getting back the complete $360 you originally spent, and only leaving down $120.

Any help is much appreciated, Im looking to head to TRU soon.

[sp00ge]

any thoughts on if you can stack the deal or no deal coupon w/ this? extra 10% on 2 360 games is 12 bucks....

Deal or no deal coupon is 10% off of ONE item only, which would actually come off of the free game, before it gets marked to 0.00.

[Starky27]

Hmmm...I'm confused. I thought either Children of Mana or Magical Starsign was coming out the week of the sale. Guess not. Oh well. There are still plenty of other quality DS games I want that I can plug into that third slot.

Also wondering if this will be online. Hard to predict what they'll do since they split from Amazon.
Magical Starsign comes out on the 23rd and since it's Nintendo published I can't image having issues finding it...

Echoing a question asked before:

Has anyone actually seen Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner or Tales of the Abyss on store shelves? I ask because both were available for pre-order on the website last week, but now seem to be gone...

For that matter, did anyone's TRU ever stock Shadow Hearts: From the New World by any chance? My local store still has the display boxes locked behind the counter, but I was told they never actually got copies of the game...

(If these games have been seen elsewhere, I may have to plan a trip to a bigger TRU next week...)
No clue, but the fact that Bully isn't on the site nor could they find it in their systems yesterday worries me a bit...

[KingofOldSchool]

I apologize if this was already answered. Can I go today and buy three 360 games, and then go back on Sunday and get a refund for the difference even if the games are open? I dont want to actually return the games, just want to buy them today because I want to start playing them today. I know this works with alot of other stores like Circuit City, Best Buy, etc (its a common Black Friday practice), but Im unsure about TRU. Im hoping I can, otherwise I have to get shady which I dont want to do. If getting the difference back on Sunday wont work, I'll do this:

Go today and buy 3 360 games. Then in a seperate transaction, buy the same 3 360 games again. On Sunday, go to the store and return one set of games. Then rebuy those games with the coupon (this is to make sure the games are in stock for the sale), then use the other receipt to return the games again, getting back the complete $360 you originally spent, and only leaving down $120.

Any help is much appreciated, Im looking to head to TRU soon.

Holy God just wait until Sunday.

[COLONELPOTTER]

When you return the games do they only give store credit or can you get your money back?

can anyone answer please?

[Nugzy]

Holy God just wait until Sunday.

When youre bored and want to play Splinter Cell, Sunday is a long way away. Im sick and cant get out much, and in a new town, so keeping myself busy indoors is important. So holy god just answer the question or dont. :D

[rebenns]

can anyone answer please?

I didn't participate in the sale last year, but the year before, I returned a game and they gave me a refund for the full price of the game, though I heard they changed the policy so that you are only refunded the price you paid (ex: buy 3 $30 games, pay $60, return one, get $20 refund, not $30). I could be wrong though.

[rebenns]

Damn, tad bit to early for CoD3, GoW, RSV.

RSV???

[COLONELPOTTER]

I didn't participate in the sale last year, but the year before, I returned a game and they gave me a refund for the full price of the game, though I heard they changed the policy so that you are only refunded the price you paid (ex: buy 3 $30 games, pay $60, return one, get $20 refund, not $30). I could be wrong though.

So if I buy 2 games and get the free one I can return the 2 get my $120 back and keep the free game. I'm only asking because Spliter Cell DA is the only game I'm interested in buying right now. It would be sweet to get it free.

[MoxManiac_]

Echoing a question asked before:

Has anyone actually seen Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner or Tales of the Abyss on store shelves? I ask because both were available for pre-order on the website last week, but now seem to be gone...

For that matter, did anyone's TRU ever stock Shadow Hearts: From the New World by any chance? My local store still has the display boxes locked behind the counter, but I was told they never actually got copies of the game...

(If these games have been seen elsewhere, I may have to plan a trip to a bigger TRU next week...)

I was just there today (doing some pre-deal scouting ;) ) and I didn't see either. They had Tales of Legendia at full price though. Maybe they don't want to stock abyss until Legendia stocks are sold?

[OGHowie]

So if I buy 2 games and get the free one I can return the 2 get my $120 back and keep the free game. I'm only asking because Spliter Cell DA is the only game I'm interested in buying right now. It would be sweet to get it free.

No, it will most likely not work. I tried this 1 or 2 years ago and it didn't work them and I'm sure they've caught on by now.

However, what I did was exchange the game I didn't want at a later time for another game that wasn't released during the B2G1.

[flashburn]

So if I buy 2 games and get the free one I can return the 2 get my $120 back and keep the free game. I'm only asking because Spliter Cell DA is the only game I'm interested in buying right now. It would be sweet to get it free.
God damn scammers, get the fuck out of here please.

[-GoodFella-]

RSV???

Rainbow Six Vegas

[blk00civicsi]

Does anyone have a screenshot of this ad? If so does it not have an online code listed. No one seems to be answering anybodys questions about it being offered online. Yeah I know that it has been offered online in the past years but until we see the ad/promotion flyer we are not 100% positive that it is offered online.

[judyjudyjudy]

Does anyone have a screenshot of this ad? If so does it not have an online code listed. No one seems to be answering anybodys questions about it being offered online.If nobody answers, then probably nobody knows.

[depascal22]

Nobody's answering because you should be doing a little bit of research. In the time it takes for most of you to type out a post asking a question you could've been reading the first couple pages of this thread and had all your questions answered. And by you, I don't mean judyjudyjudy, I mean the dozen trainees that need a little "towel party" because they can't be bothered to read a thread.

[RegularX]

damn...i don't get paid until november 8th, it's me and my girlfriends anniversary in a week and i'm desperately trying to hold onto my $450 i currently have in checking...then again, it is B2G1F...

[Jeoff]

^ Charge it my man!

[Greendomo]

i'm worried that by the time they get ultimate alliance in (late next week), splinter cell double agent will be sold out...

[eastx]

I definitely want Phantasy Star Universe and Marvel Ultimate Alliance, but not sure about another 360 game... Maybe just a second copy of PSU for the GF.

[romeogbs19]

i'm worried that by the time they get ultimate alliance in (late next week), splinter cell double agent will be sold out...

I don't think Splinter Cell is the kind of game that sell out. Pokemon, Nintendogs -- may be, but SC isn't mainstream enough.

So if I buy 2 games and get the free one I can return the 2 get my $120 back and keep the free game. I'm only asking because Spliter Cell DA is the only game I'm interested in buying right now. It would be sweet to get it free.

Get lost ColonelPotter -- your kind isn't wanted here. If deals like this ever disappear it'll be because of people like you.

[depascal22]

Whatever happened to just being happy about the deal? How did this thread go from "Can someone give me a good suggestion for another $30 game?" to "So I if I just buy 12 games and return the 8 that I paid for, I'll get the other 4 for free, right?"

It seems like we've been infiltrated my fatwalleteers, gentlemen. I suggest we move to Defcon 1 immediately.

[JediBaja]

same here in tulsa, maybe it's national

TRUs are now going through phase changes. This usually happens every season, where the layout of the store changes, sections are moved around, etc.

My RZone is finally being done this week. Originally it was going to expand and include DVDs, which would've been a nightmare. I think we're just making room for PS3 and Wii. I also noticed that we received cardboard "shelves" and "dividers". My guess is that games will be arranged similar to how BB has them. Kinda like how a card catalog is organized, therefore not all of the games will have their own spot on a shelf..if that makes sense. Hopefully we get rid of the dummy game case system cuz during the holidays it's hard to maintain.

[RollingSkull]

Cease the tiresome moralizing arguments please. There is a forum for that.

[asianxcore]

I'll be getting Saints Row, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and another $59.99 360 game. And then take the unknown game back a few weeks later to get the new Tony Hawk game.

I hate people like you.

[eayoti]

Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner
Final Fantasy XII
Okami

Here I come...:applause:

[spideymike]

So if I buy 2 games and get the free one I can return the 2 get my $120 back and keep the free game. I'm only asking because Spliter Cell DA is the only game I'm interested in buying right now. It would be sweet to get it free.

No, you'd be getting 2/3 of it back. I remember returning a $15 game back (I bought 3 $15 games for $30) and the store credit I got back was roughly $10.

[spideymike]

Btw, did anyone try previously to buy the games in advance and then getting the price match adjusted afterwards? My TRU only have one or two copies of some of the games I've been interested in getting and was just wondering.

EDIT: Nevermind. I think I sort of got the answer in the thread that some stores may or may not honor the deal. I may just wait until Sunday and find out what's left. There's a few $20 games I'd like to get including Stubbs for Xbox, but there's only one left at the TRU that's the 2nd closest to me. The closest one doesn't own it.

[eayoti]

Echoing a question asked before:

Has anyone actually seen Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner or Tales of the Abyss on store shelves? I ask because both were available for pre-order on the website last week, but now seem to be gone...

For that matter, did anyone's TRU ever stock Shadow Hearts: From the New World by any chance? My local store still has the display boxes locked behind the counter, but I was told they never actually got copies of the game...

(If these games have been seen elsewhere, I may have to plan a trip to a bigger TRU next week...)

I've seen it at J&R foar $49 yesterday. But I'm waiting for the TRU sale b4 dishing out the funds. I hope they have it in stock.

[SpikeSpiegel]

Spinter Cell DA
Test Drive Unlimted

I'm currently thinking about Tales of Abyss or Bully as my third game.

[blk00civicsi]

Nobody's answering because you should be doing a little bit of research. In the time it takes for most of you to type out a post asking a question you could've been reading the first couple pages of this thread and had all your questions answered. And by you, I don't mean judyjudyjudy, I mean the dozen trainees that need a little "towel party" because they can't be bothered to read a thread.

I would like you to quote somewhere in this list of pages WHERE is states that it is acceptable online. I did read through all of the pages before I posted this. As for your lack of respect, just because I am new to this site doesn't mean you have to be such a JACK@$$ towards anyone who would like their questions answered. The only instance where anything is mentioned about online is the "Friends and Family" deal that ends the day before this sale starts. So we should all throw a "TOWEL PARTY" for the SH!THEADS that have no respect for the questions from NEWBIES!

[A Happy Panda]

I hate people like you.

You probably hate more than half the people in this thread then unfortunately.

[Masterkyo]

$uck... i thought the deal start this week. Oh well, i'll save $150 for next week ;)

[KingofOldSchool]

I hate people like you.

I hate people who like anime, your point?

[mr ryles]

not reading threw all of the pages so how is the online looking for this sale?

I'm one of the few people on CAG that don't have a toys r us near by.

[sp00ge]

All the ad says regarding online is "see toysrus.com for online offer."

Pretty much, there will be a b2g1, but I would expect to be more restrictions on crossplatform, as in deals past. Unfortunately, that is all there is until sunday about online.


OP, or mod, please update the original post to reflect this, so people can stop asking 3x each page.

[asianxcore]

You probably hate more than half the people in this thread then unfortunately.

Yes. Yes I do.

I just hate scammers. I work at TRU and it's annoying that we bring out all of those people during the "BXGXF" sales. Most stores will red flag their employees for those kinds of returns during these types of sales, but most don't really care.

[Tybee]

All the ad says regarding online is "see toysrus.com for online offer."

Pretty much, there will be a b2g1, but I would expect to be more restrictions on crossplatform, as in deals past. Unfortunately, that is all there is until sunday about online.

That's perfect for me. Everything I want is on the DS and will be available on the Web site by next week, but will probably be hard to impossible to find in the stores.

Now if they open it up to online preorders (which I seriously doubt), that's going to get expensive. ;)

[Masterkyo]

My local TRU is Re-Setup & had lots FREE Space for WII & PS3. Also, they TRU employee told me No B2G1 Free going this year. I kinda shock but i'll wait till this sunday & findout ;)

[milmanias]

No, you'd be getting 2/3 of it back. I remember returning a $15 game back (I bought 3 $15 games for $30) and the store credit I got back was roughly $10.

So if I buy 3 games for $120 plus tax, then return 2, the game I keep would only cost $40 + tax?

Sweet.

[flashburn]

I wouldn't be surprised if it works on preorders online, since the 20% off does.

[Jeoff]

Yeah but the B2G1 was only valid for specific games online last year was it not? I can't remember but I thought it was restricted.

[sp00ge]

So if I buy 3 games for $120 plus tax, then return 2, the game I keep would only cost $40 + tax?

Sweet.

Doubtful. Other's have already said that in similar deals that the free game is marked to 0.00, requiring all three games to be returned for any kind of refund.

And to ease any doubts of this sale happening, here you guys go. Sorry about the wrinkles, but my daughter got ahold of it before I could scan it. I also scaled down the resolution and quality so I don't run my server bandwidth into the ground.

Front Cover:
www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adfronthi.jpg (http://www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adfronthi.jpg)

Page 2:
www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adpg2hi.jpg (http://www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adpg2hi.jpg)

[CucoGordo]

And to ease any doubts of this sale happening, here you guys go. Sorry about the wrinkles, but my daughter got ahold of it before I could scan it. I also scaled down the resolution and quality so I don't run my server bandwidth into the ground.

Front Cover:
www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adfronthi.jpg (http://www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adfronthi.jpg)

Page 2:
www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adpg2hi.jpg (http://www.tunermonkey.com/pics/trub2g1adpg2hi.jpg)

My friend thanks you, Sp00ge. A friend of his told him they wouldn't do DS games and when I sent your scans to him he was very happy.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Made my decision:

.hack//gu
DDR Supernova
Bully

I'll check around the 25 or 26, everything should be in store.

[Nemo_Hyde]

All the ad says regarding online is "see toysrus.com for online offer."

Pretty much, there will be a b2g1, but I would expect to be more restrictions on crossplatform, as in deals past. Unfortunately, that is all there is until sunday about online.


OP, or mod, please update the original post to reflect this, so people can stop asking 3x each page.

If this is anything like the Little Tikes sale that turned into a fiasco, it could be B1G2 Free. (yeah, you read that right!)

[guitarguy]

so i have a weird question...has anyone tried to buy 3 of the same game? like 3 copies of splinter cell? you just could sell the extra 2?

[kroadmeister]

the trick to me is to get stuff that is relatively new. Honestly some of you are getting crap that if you add the $15 average savings for a used ebay game you'd come out about even on 3 games via ebay.

[spideymike]

so i have a weird question...has anyone tried to buy 3 of the same game? like 3 copies of splinter cell? you just could sell the extra 2?

Yes, you could do that if you really wanted.

[eau]

so i have a weird question...has anyone tried to buy 3 of the same game? like 3 copies of splinter cell? you just could sell the extra 2?
You could. Just sell them to your friends and share in the discounts. That's roughly 33% off.

[guitarguy]

i might either get 3 of the same...or just get 2 that i want and get a 2nd copy of Splinter Cell and sell that one (my free game)...just so i can get the 2 games i want at $40

[dragonxxiv]

Will Wal-Mart pricematch this offer? If so, do I have to show them the TRU advertisement? I have a $100 Wal-Mart gift card and really want to use it on games. Thanks.

[romeogbs19]

Will Wal-Mart pricematch this offer? If so, do I have to show them the TRU advertisement? I have a $100 Wal-Mart gift card and really want to use it on games. Thanks.

I think it'll be YMMV.

And no offense, but I'd rather just buy it at TRU. No way am I giving Wal-mart my money.

[munch]

Will Wal-Mart pricematch this offer? If so, do I have to show them the TRU advertisement? I have a $100 Wal-Mart gift card and really want to use it on games. Thanks.

Wal-Mart doesn't price match buy x get x free offers. Nor do the match % off deals.

[Nicko]

Ok, here's my plan; tell me if this will work.

I go into TRU and buy 2 $50 games and get another free. Then, after the Nintendo Wii launches, I go back into TRU and exchange all 3 games for Nintendo Wii games.

I called TRU, and they said that I could take games back within 90 days after purchase and as long as they had not been opened.

Do you guys know if they will let me exchange all 3 games (that includes the free game) for Nintendo Wii games as long as they are the same price?

Sorry if they has already been discussed. Don't want to have to read through 23 pages of posts.

Nicko

[pimpinc333]

I went to TRU today to pick up Splinter Cell DA. While I was there I also picked up Castlevania Double Pack. The Cashier let me know that there is the B2G1 starting Sunday and told me to keep my receipt and come back to get my free game. Pretty cool. Just a little FYI.

[sp00ge]

Sure, they'll take the games back within 90 days, but they sure won't honor the deal 90 days afterwards. You have 14 days to do a price adjust, and that's even if they will allow you to trade one or two games for other games that weren't released during the sale.

[SpikeSpiegel]

I went to TRU today to pick up Splinter Cell DA. While I was there I also picked up Castlevania Double Pack. The Cashier let me know that there is the B2G1 starting Sunday and told me to keep my receipt and come back to get my free game. Pretty cool. Just a little FYI. I hope this isn't YMMV.

[0192837465]

The Cashier let me know that there is the B2G1 starting Sunday and told me to keep my receipt and come back to get my free game. Pretty cool. Just a little FYI.

you probably wont just be able to walk in and show your receipt and get another game free, you'll probably have to return your stuff and buy it again.

[KingofOldSchool]

Ok, here's my plan; tell me if this will work.

I go into TRU and buy 2 $50 games and get another free. Then, after the Nintendo Wii launches, I go back into TRU and exchange all 3 games for Nintendo Wii games.

I called TRU, and they said that I could take games back within 90 days after purchase and as long as they had not been opened.

Do you guys know if they will let me exchange all 3 games (that includes the free game) for Nintendo Wii games as long as they are the same price?

Sorry if they has already been discussed. Don't want to have to read through 23 pages of posts.

Nicko

Good luck finding a Wii game that's $0.00

[MrDubbs]

Good luck finding a Wii game that's $0.00

maybe he could claim he lost his receipt and they give him store credit for all three?

[OGHowie]

maybe he could claim he lost his receipt and they give him store credit for all three?

They stopped doing that a long time ago.

I used to work for a small game retailer when I was in college and this guy would always come in, buy new games for less and return them to TRU for more store credit. TRU wised up and stopped taking games without receipts.

[tubtub]

TRU no longer takes anything back without a receipt. Thats why they give a gift receipt on everything now and you don't have to request one. From December 26-January7 they are going to take anything back without a receipt due to Christmas returns, but it will be for the lowest price in the last 30 days.

[captainfrizo]

I really want to do this deal but money is fairly tight at the moment. I would pick up the following (all 360):

Splinter Cell
Tiger
Saints Row

Now I'm thinking about getting a second Splinter Cell instead of Saints Row and selling it to get some money back. Looks like I have some decision making to do.

[sergioalb64]

When does Toys R' Us get new releases, Tuesdays or Wednesdays? I wanna be there for the new games.

[Greendomo]

When does Toys R' Us get new releases, Tuesdays or Wednesdays? I wanna be there for the new games.

mine told me thursday :cry:

[MrDubbs]

i wish I knew of a third game to get

[ScorpioKyle]

Ok, here's my plan; tell me if this will work.

I go into TRU and buy 2 $50 games and get another free. Then, after the Nintendo Wii launches, I go back into TRU and exchange all 3 games for Nintendo Wii games.

I called TRU, and they said that I could take games back within 90 days after purchase and as long as they had not been opened.

Do you guys know if they will let me exchange all 3 games (that includes the free game) for Nintendo Wii games as long as they are the same price?

Sorry if they has already been discussed. Don't want to have to read through 23 pages of posts.

Nicko

Most likely will not since Wii games are not part of the deal. And they told you wrong, it's 45 days for games. Hopefully they do not allow scammers to trade off for future releases either.

[Nicko]

Alright, thanks for the info guys.

I guess I will just pick up some DS games via this deal.

Nicko

[Pookymeister]

Last year this happened, and i bought a few things. Then later(after return period i think?) they had the 9.98 super OMG clearance which included some things I had bought full price.
What to do, what to do...

[keithp]

Someone help me pick a third game!

I'm getting Bully and Okami but can't decide on #3...

Maybe I should just get whatever, and then try to return it for FFXII??

[captainfrizo]

Someone help me pick a third game!

I'm getting Bully and Okami but can't decide on #3...

Maybe I should just get whatever, and then try to return it for FFXII??

Just make sure that "whatever" is something you wouldn't mind having if you can't exhange it for FFXII.

[sp00ge]

mine told me thursday :cry:

We get new games whenever DHL brings them. We got a shipment of games (SC:DA, tiger woods 07, etc) on tuesday. Some games we get way early and they sit in the booth until street date, some games we don't get until a week or so after release. TRU is rather hit or miss.

[FatBoyInside]

Someone help me pick a third game!

I'm getting Bully and Okami but can't decide on #3...

Maybe I should just get whatever, and then try to return it for FFXII??

If you like RPGs, grab VP: Silmeria ($50) or Tales of Abyss ($40). The graphics and battle gameplay in VP is absolutely stunning & engaging, much better than FFXII (in my opinion). As for ToA, the popular opinion is "best in the series", but nothing overtly revolutionary.

[Sofa King Cheap]

Excuse me for being an ignorant slag, but are there any online or in-store coupons available for the week of 10/22 at Toys R US?

[keithp]

If you like RPGs, grab VP: Silmeria ($50) or Tales of Abyss ($40). The graphics and battle gameplay in VP is absolutely stunning & engaging, much better than FFXII (in my opinion). As for ToA, the popular opinion is "best in the series", but nothing overtly revolutionary.

Ah, great choices! Thanks!!

[WhoKnowsWho]

I don't know how much I should spend Sunday...

Okami
Bully
Disgaea 2 ($50?! Sheesh...)
Saint's Row
Dragon Quest Rocket Slime
Devil Summoner
VP2
Splinter Cell: Double Agent

I really want Bully, but it is $35 at Fry's anyways...

And getting Saint's Row, Bully, and Okami would mean $33 a game, not so great a price.

What a headache...

[ToddG15]

I was out scouting my TRU this morning for potential purchases on Sunday and I could not find Tales of the Abyss or Bully anywhere, which surprised me, especially TOA, as they had plenty of the other newly released games out. Has anyone else seen these at their local TRU?

[furyk]

Someone help me pick a third game!

I'm getting Bully and Okami but can't decide on #3...

Maybe I should just get whatever, and then try to return it for FFXII??

As far as $39.99 games are concerned, Lego Star Wars 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance are pretty solid choices.

[tubtub]

No TRU is showing Bully in stock. The website doesn't have it and most stores are claiming TRU isn't carrying it due to the controversy. It could be true, but it's weird since GTA is there.

[godmike007]

TRU no longer takes anything back without a receipt. Thats why they give a gift receipt on everything now and you don't have to request one. From December 26-January7 they are going to take anything back without a receipt due to Christmas returns, but it will be for the lowest price in the last 30 days.

Will they be giving money back or store credit? I'd imagine store credit if they're taking anything back without the receipt.

[bob330i]

Will they be giving money back or store credit? I'd imagine store credit if they're taking anything back without the receipt.

Yes, as long as I can remember, it's always been store credit for Christmas returns. Remember Geoffry money?

[roymustang]

I was at my Toys R Us today and can confirm that they do carry Devil Summoner (a question many people including myself had asked several pages back) and Disgaea 2 in store. However they don't carry Valkyrie Profile 2 (at least not my store).

Also they told me they wouldn't be doing adjustments next week for people who were buying the games this week.

[sp00ge]

My store has Valkyrie Profile 2, so it must just vary by store.

[JJc14]

I was at my Toys R Us today and can confirm that they do carry Devil Summoner (a question many people including myself had asked several pages back)

Appreciate the heads up!

I apologize for repeating myself, but has anyone seen Tales of the Abyss on shelves yet? Still trying to guage if the trip to a bigger TRU would be worth it...

[sren9]

This one is fairly simple. Any game you purchase during the sale can only be exchanged for a title that has been released before the week is over. If you want to return one then you have to return them all...unless you are exchanging using the above rule...TRU has new owners and they are not as dumb as past ownership...You can forget about exchanging them for Wii or PS3 games...This is being covered at the GSA training this week as well as the MOD training earlier in the week...

[soonersfan60]

So what if the game was scheduled to be released during the sale window, but it wasn't put out by Toys R Us until later? I am specifically asking about Touch Detective which is scheduled for release next week, but may not pop onto the shelves right away because of this sale.

[roymustang]

Appreciate the heads up!

I apologize for repeating myself, but has anyone seen Tales of the Abyss on shelves yet? Still trying to guage if the trip to a bigger TRU would be worth it...

I wasn't really looking for it but I looked through the PS2 section pretty closely and I didn't see ToA.

[ToddG15]

I wasn't really looking for it but I looked through the PS2 section pretty closely and I didn't see ToA.
I mentioned a page or two back that I couldn't find ToA at my store, which surprised me as they had so many other newly released games except Bully (which I've heard most TRU, if not all, are not carrying).

[Fire]

how in the hell is a thread on a deal that hasn't started upto 500 posts and 25 pages. mods should have locked this thread before it started. No way I'm wading through 25 pages for information.

[alraydius]

Trying these long shots across the board...

Would an Xbox Live card come up under this sale as working? Maybe in prior sells, the card come up flagged as a game?

Like I said...Long Shot...but hey, I'm just needing a card by the 26th and looking for a deal.

*EDIT* Can't SPEL

[captainfrizo]

how in the hell is a thread on a deal that hasn't started upto 500 posts and 25 pages. mods should have locked this thread before it started. No way I'm wading through 25 pages for information.

Thanks for your opinion. I can't tell you how much it means to us.


Anyhow, back to the topic at hand:

I'm not sure if I'll take part in this sale after all. I picked up SC: DA today at Gamestop when I got rid of some games. I'm thinking about just using the remaining credit towards Tiger since that's really the only other game I wanted out of this deal. I'll give it some more thought, but I may sit this year's sale out.

[romeogbs19]

Yeah, I'm trying to determine whether I'll take part, too. The only games I want are Grandia 3, TR: Legend, and some other $29.99 game, but $60 for 3 games that probably will drop to $20 soon doesn't entice me too much ... I'd almost rather just wait and get them when they're each $15 with a GGC...

I've also got too many games in my backlog, so I'm struggling ... to spend or not to spend ... :-P

[Diiz]

Well I do want Clubhouse Games for the DS, and I'm sure I can find 2 other games I want for the DS as well.


Ah yeah, Dragon Quest Heroes was another... so far so good!

[DiscoDuck8k]

Trying these long shots across the board...

Would an Xbox Live card come up under this sell as working? Maybe in prior sells, the card come up flagged as a game?

Like I said...Long Shot...but hey, I'm just needing a card by the 26th and looking for a deal.

I'm wondering this as well.. would be pretty nice.

Anyone?

[Angrybeaver1]

Man, I was looking forward to this sale untill the FYE trade in deal. I was able to get all the 360 games i wanted (Tiger, Splinter cell, Saints Row) plus Bully and Scarface. It's a much better deal in the end. Go to BB get a couple copies of Ridge racer and NHL 2K6 use the GC coupon thats $60.00 , stop at your local EB and get College hoops and another cheap used title again around $30.00 and do the 2 for 1 Fye trade and get all 3 or around $90.00. thats alot better then $120.00 at Toys R us

[CaoPi]

does this quality the used games at TRU also?

[flashburn]

Well, it looks like it won't matter if this works on preorders on their website. They removed just about every prereleased game.

[CheapyD]

Looks like online may be "select games only" as evidenced by this affilate program graphic:
http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/promo/TRU/tru_bogo_video_120x60.jpg (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=117710.10000186&type=4&subid=0)

Is there any important info that needs to be added to the OP?

[soonersfan60]

I thought one of the earlier posts implied that the "select games" was online only, but in-store it wasn't limited. Is that correct OP or others?

[ZForce]

Wait... Toys R Us isn't carrying Bully? If so I'll DEFINITELY pass on this, I was thinking of picking up Marvel Ult Alliance, Bully and some other game.

[MadFlava]

So do gift receipts work still. I use to get gift receipts for all of the games and return them the next month after the sale for credit. That way I can buy the later releases in November and December.

[KingofOldSchool]

So do gift receipts work still. I use to get gift receipts for all of the games and return them the next month after the sale for credit. That way I can buy the later releases in November and December.

Not worth it, you'd probably forfeit your free game by doing so. Just suck it up and buy 3 games you want next week or don't buy any at all.

[MadFlava]

Not worth it, you'd probably forfeit your free game by doing so. Just suck it up and buy 3 games you want next week or don't buy any at all.

Ok, last year I kept the free game and got a gift receipt on the two games I paid for. I decided to keep on of those games and return the other game for a later release. I guess if they changed the system then I should just look for 2 more $40 games since I know I want Okami. Wish the TRU website allowed you to view all $40 games and not just for each console.

EDIT: Man, I couldn't find Okami on the TRU website. I wonder if they even carry it?