1600 Marketplace Points $4.99 With Game Purchase BB

[freezedried74]

Buy a 360 game and get 1600 points for $5. Sounds pretty good to me.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat103500050004

[chodax]

that does seems good, although i dont own a 360 :(

[wampa8jedi]

I can't get it to work... isn't the discount just supposed to show up in your cart?

[stoned99]

This may be a good time to pick up Ridge Racer which is 19.99 on the BB site.

[Bazz]

This may be a good time to pick up Ridge Racer which is 19.99 on the BB site.Thats what I was thinking.

[doubledown]

This is advertised for NEXT WEEKS ad, so maybe they jumped the gun on it.

[FaLSe]

Anyone have any other game suggestions with this purchase?
I was thinking of picking up Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but alas - they're out of stock.

[Bazz]

Couldn't get it to work.

[Admiral Ackbar]

It would be sooo cool if this would work now.

Then I could get Dead Rising + 1600 xboxlive points for $45 - $10 in RZ Coupons.

That would be sweet.

[MCalvert1]

Is Dead Rising only on sale this week, or will it still be $40 when this deal (apparently) begins next week?

MjC

[Walt Jay]

I think I'm going to try this out when it hits the B&M stores. Ground shipping for Ridge Racer 6 and the points was $6.98. Doesn't kill the deal, but it does make it less attractive.

[Walt Jay]

I was also thinking of using this deal when Blitz 360 comes out. Hopefully the deal won't be dead by then!

[awp]

Just tried to get it to work as well and no go. Wish it was working now - would like to use those points for Lumines Live!

[fifthcore]

Might finally get DoA 4 now. Thanks for the deal.

[tayaf69]

This will be perfect to stack on with the 500 RZ points with any online purchase. I've been meaning to do it, but I haven't had any incentive to shop online.

So the deal breaks down...

Ridge Racer 6 - 19.99
1600 Points - 4.99
500 points - (10.00) in gift cards

If you do the Pick up option the total would come out to be around 17.00 assuming you add in gift cards. I guess I'll call them right now and get them to process on the phone.

[gunm]

Why is there a separate thread for this? This was already posted in the Target/BB/CC uber thread.

And yes, it's for next week, so it's not supposed to work online right now.

[dserafin1986]

Anyone have any other game suggestions with this purchase?
I was thinking of picking up Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but alas - they're out of stock.

What about preoders??? I'm thinking of maybe getting the new Tony Hawk along with this

[swetooth9]

what other cheap 360 games besides RR6, PGR3, pdz, kameo

[icruise]

Why is there a separate thread for this? This was already posted in the Target/BB/CC uber thread.

Seems like the people posting didn't read the uber thread (myself included).

[Walt Jay]

What about preoders??? I'm thinking of maybe getting the new Tony Hawk along with this

In the details via the link, it says in-stock items only, so no pre-orders. I guess we'll find out when it officially goes live.

[awp]

And yes, it's for next week, so it's not supposed to work online right now.

Why is it on their website now then?

[KongaKing]

I just bought SC there today, can I take the receipt back on sunday and match to get these points for $5? Or is it a stupid time of purchase thing?

[freezedried74]

Why is there a separate thread for this? This was already posted in the Target/BB/CC uber thread.

And yes, it's for next week, so it's not supposed to work online right now.

Um, I did a title search before posting and nothing came up. I didn't know there was a separate thread for Target/BB/CC and quite frankly the deal seems good enough to have it's own thread to me.

[greydemise]

YES! thanks op, i need new games for 360 :) and i got a few best buy bucks to burn

[gunm]

Um, I did a title search before posting and nothing came up. I didn't know there was a separate thread for Target/BB/CC and quite frankly the deal seems good enough to have it's own thread to me.

It's a good deal, yes, but there's a reason there's an "uber" thread and it's to keep from cluttering the forums with all manner of deals from the weekly ads.

If the mods feel it deserves it's own thread, no worries, it will stay open.

[paintballers]

The sale is for next week so you will not get the 500 points as that ends on the 21st. Also you might not be able to use Best Buy Bucks because it says that it can not be combined with any other offer/promotion.

[rebenns]

I can't get it to work... isn't the discount just supposed to show up in your cart?

Follow these steps:

1. Choose any Xbox 360 game and add it to your cart.
2. Return to this offer page.
3. Select the card below.
4. Select the Add Items to Cart button.

[Zoglog]

It's a good deal, yes, but there's a reason there's an "uber" thread and it's to keep from cluttering the forums with all manner of deals from the weekly ads.

If the mods feel it deserves it's own thread, no worries, it will stay open.

I understand the want for neatness, but uberthreads get too hard to sort through at times, esp for something this specific.

price doesnt seem to update.

[kevzik]

Is this B&M or instore too?

[gunm]

I understand the want for neatness, but uberthreads get too hard to sort through at times, esp for something this specific.

price doesnt seem to update.

Well, it's in the OP. No need to sort through anything really. Anyways no worries.

The page may have been brought online in error, since it appears the deal isn't supposed to start until Sunday.

If you can get it to work online, that would be worth posting for sure.

I don't think it will work in B&M until next week, though.

[Zoglog]

My guess is they prob won't get this to work so that it won't overlap with the RW 500 points promo. Bummer, that would sweeten up the deal even more

[MCalvert1]

I called a BB rep while ordering, explaining that the offer didn't work. She told me to go ahead and place the order all the way through and see if the discount ever appears. If it didn't, I should call back and see what they can do about it. Since I picked in-store pickup, I figured there was no risk. Of course it didn't take the $15 off, but when I called back and read the offer to the new rep verbatim, she agreed that I should be getting the discount and worked it out for me over the phone. So I was able to get the deal early I guess. I'm off to pick up my Dead Rising and 1600 points now. I'll post again to confirm that everything worked out smoothly.

MjC

[Zoglog]

I called a BB rep while ordering, explaining that the offer didn't work. She told me to go ahead and place the order all the way through and see if the discount ever appears. If it didn't, I should call back and see what they can do about it. Since I picked in-store pickup, I figured there was no risk. Of course it didn't take the $15 off, but when I called back and read the offer to the new rep verbatim, she agreed that I should be getting the discount and worked it out for me over the phone. So I was able to get the deal early I guess. I'm off to pick up my Dead Rising and 1600 points now. I'll post again to confirm that everything worked out smoothly.

MjC

well in that case I shall do the same =)

[xbox_mole]

Anyone notice the new XBOX 360 Platinum Hits cover for PGR3 at the offer link?

Not a bad cover I think.

[swetooth9]

Anyone notice the new XBOX 360 Platinum Hits cover for PGR3 at the offer link?

Not a bad cover I think.

i think it looks horrible...

[eastx]

I'll have to grab Ridge Racer and the card next week... Getting the more expensive games form the Toys R Us sale the same week.

[Zoglog]

I called a BB rep while ordering, explaining that the offer didn't work. She told me to go ahead and place the order all the way through and see if the discount ever appears. If it didn't, I should call back and see what they can do about it. Since I picked in-store pickup, I figured there was no risk. Of course it didn't take the $15 off, but when I called back and read the offer to the new rep verbatim, she agreed that I should be getting the discount and worked it out for me over the phone. So I was able to get the deal early I guess. I'm off to pick up my Dead Rising and 1600 points now. I'll post again to confirm that everything worked out smoothly.

MjC

GAH, man I just called and the damn indian tech support guy took forever to understand what the hell was going on. All I got was my problem forwarded to the "research department" which was going to e-mail me in 2-3 days. I mean WTF?! How did you manage to get them to change the price on fhte spot?

[CaseyRyback]

GAH, man I just called and the damn indian tech support guy took forever to understand what the hell was going on. All I got was my problem forwarded to the "research department" which was going to e-mail me in 2-3 days. I mean WTF?! How did you manage to get them to change the price on fhte spot?


I know they save money on having Indian tech support but it has to be one of the dumbest ideas ever. It is to the point where I cannot even call customer service anymore, which sucks because the point of customer service is to call and get help from someone.

[reallynotnick]

Well if I could get this to work with the $10 RZ deal that would be awesome. Now all I need is a 360 game I want and my 360 to get fixed.

[gunm]

GAH, man I just called and the damn indian tech support guy took forever to understand what the hell was going on. All I got was my problem forwarded to the "research department" which was going to e-mail me in 2-3 days. I mean WTF?! How did you manage to get them to change the price on fhte spot?

I think the person called their local BB store, since they did in-store pick up.

[Zoglog]

I think the person called their local BB store, since they did in-store pick up.

Hmmm I did so as well, I thought since the billing went through the online store, that I had to deal with the online. Hmmm well I guess I could always go in store tomorrow and see if I can wrangle directly with them.

I'm slightly less motivated now though since Lumines ended up a big dissapointment.

[speedy1961]

I understand the want for neatness, but uberthreads get too hard to sort through at times, esp for something this specific.

price doesnt seem to update.


Really? Too hard to sort through?????

Please tell me how I can make it clearer then.

You have a Video Game thread which covers Target / CC / Best Buy.

Anything that I feel GAMERS would be interested in, I highlight at the TOP of each section and sometimes also under specific games.

You also have a DVD / CD thread which works the same way.

I am more than willing to trying to make my threads clearer.

And the reason I do the combined threads was at the request of Cheapy D who wanted to keep CAG neat and uncluttered. My threads at DVDTalk are done by store and by DVDs / CDs / Video Games / PC games are rolled into a single thread by store. So they get 3 threads with everything and CAG gets 1 DVD/CD thread and one Video Game / PC game thread.

Please tell me what else I could do?

[pimpinc333]

Really? Too hard to sort through?????

Please tell me how I can make it clearer then.

You have a Video Game thread which covers Target / CC / Best Buy.

Anything that I feel GAMERS would be interested in, I highlight at the TOP of each section and sometimes also under specific games.

You also have a DVD / CD thread which works the same way.

I am more than willing to trying to make my threads clearer.

And the reason I do the combined threads was at the request of Cheapy D who wanted to keep CAG neat and uncluttered. My threads at DVDTalk are done by store and by DVDs / CDs / Video Games / PC games are rolled into a single thread by store. So they get 3 threads with everything and CAG gets 1 DVD/CD thread and one Video Game / PC game thread.

Please tell me what else I could do?

Nothing Bro. You do a Very Awesome Job on your Uber Thread and us members at CAG are very appreciative with how you do it. Please ignore Zoglog. Thanks for everything Speedy! :)

[bearcatjosh]

Yeah, Speedy rocks. I always look for the uber threads. Keep up the good work!

JOSH

[thrustbucket]

I think the uber threads are vital. However, I have no problem with people creating separate threads on deals in the uber threads they feel are really good. I would have missed many deals if people hadn't.

[MCalvert1]

I think the person called their local BB store, since they did in-store pick up.

Pickup went off without a hitch. $47.23 with tax for Dead Rising and 1600 points. Didn't call the store, just got lucky with the rep I guess. The first woman (when I was trying to place the order) didn't sound like she would have helped me out. But the second was very nice. She said at first that it wouldn't let her credit the $15, but she canceled the order and re-placed it with the $15 discounted. If I would have had to try to haggle with the people in store, I wouldn't even have bothered. My BB is the one where they arrested the guy for paying in $2 bills.

MjC

[MCalvert1]

I think the uber threads are vital. However, I have no problem with people creating separate threads on deals in the uber threads they feel are really good. I would have missed many deals if people hadn't.

I agree with this statement.

MjC

Edit: Thank you OP!

[SpyderGT]

My BB is the one where they arrested the guy for paying in $2 bills.
Haha, I need more info on that. Did they think they were fake, or something?

[lawyeron]

Here is a link on the $2.00 story.


http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff138027.htm

[carpwrist]

if this works for pre-orders i'm totally in for mah cheap ass points!
thanx OP!

[PlumeNoir]

Really? Too hard to sort through?????

Please tell me how I can make it clearer then.

You have a Video Game thread which covers Target / CC / Best Buy.

Anything that I feel GAMERS would be interested in, I highlight at the TOP of each section and sometimes also under specific games.

You also have a DVD / CD thread which works the same way.

I am more than willing to trying to make my threads clearer.

And the reason I do the combined threads was at the request of Cheapy D who wanted to keep CAG neat and uncluttered. My threads at DVDTalk are done by store and by DVDs / CDs / Video Games / PC games are rolled into a single thread by store. So they get 3 threads with everything and CAG gets 1 DVD/CD thread and one Video Game / PC game thread.

Please tell me what else I could do?

Speedy,

You do an excellent job! It's kinda like the Dead Rising deal this week - sometimes, there may be a stand-out that deserves special notice.

I will admit that I don't always read the uberthread, because most of the time there is not much I am interested in, or sometimes I just skim it quickly looking for something in particular.

The DR and the 1600 points are more spotlighting deals than adding a "spotlight" section to the uberdeal thread to point them out. If Cheapy and the mods have no problem with that, I think that is a fair balance.

[dserafin1986]

That $2 bill story is wild...

[tayaf69]

I think the "uber threads" are nice, but again, when there is a great deal that is jumbled with the rest of the "regular" prices it seems that it should have it's own thread. This thread about the marketplace points is perfect, because I always forget to look at the weekly updates since most of the retail stores have no deals worth noting. Thanks OP

[msdmoney]

I don't think standout deals need their own thread but if a deal is good enough to get its own separate thread every once in a while, I don't think it is a big deal.

I think this deal is an exception, since Best Buy has put it up on the website early, before the dates listed in the weekly thread. It doesn't seem to be working yet, but some people have already called and gotten it to work.

[gunm]

In defense of speedy (again), he does highlight what he believes are the standout deals in bold.

However, as long as this deal stays advertised online now and can be successfully haggled in-store as a result, I think this is a fair standalone thread since it's a week earlier than expected.

I'm still going to wait for Marvel UA to come out next week, though, since I already picked up Dead Rising earlier this week. It'll give me some time to plan out what I want from marketplace at least...

[Zoglog]

Pickup went off without a hitch. $47.23 with tax for Dead Rising and 1600 points. Didn't call the store, just got lucky with the rep I guess. The first woman (when I was trying to place the order) didn't sound like she would have helped me out. But the second was very nice. She said at first that it wouldn't let her credit the $15, but she canceled the order and re-placed it with the $15 discounted. If I would have had to try to haggle with the people in store, I wouldn't even have bothered. My BB is the one where they arrested the guy for paying in $2 bills.

MjC

well @%#%@. Was it a bangalore call? Because according to them they have to put it through research dept first.

Either way I think Speedy took it too personally and even sent me a PM lol. But as I explained to him I mistook it for the previous large threads that would get jumbled. Either way, damn

internet, serious business eh?

and Pimp, stop tryiing to be such a stupid kissass ;)

[thrustbucket]

In defense of speedy (again), he does highlight what he believes are the standout deals in bold.

However, as long as this deal stays advertised online now and can be successfully haggled in-store as a result, I think this is a fair standalone thread since it's a week earlier than expected.

I'm still going to wait for Marvel UA to come out next week, though, since I already picked up Dead Rising earlier this week. It'll give me some time to plan out what I want from marketplace at least...

Even if the best deals are bolded, many times deals are combined with other deals, or have additional information, and I think it's kind of silly to expect people to watch those uber threads closely to see if any of that information is posted.

I'd rather just see new threads, it's easier to skim new threads than posts.

[MCalvert1]

well @%#%@. Was it a bangalore call? Because according to them they have to put it through research dept first.

The rep that helped me out seemed to have no accent, but the first rep definitely had an indian accent. Either way, both were very friendly, helpful and quick. I was never on hold at any point for either call (not counting the auto-pickup machine). I just figured it was worth a try, but expected it not to work. I had no intentions of getting hostile if it didn't.

MjC

[Damanthia]

I printed out the webpage and took it into the store with me yesterday. I went straight to the customer service counter with it instead of trying the registers. Explained to them that I'd found this link, and tried to follow the instructions. I told them it wouldn't take the discount off if I tried instore pickup or delivery. They looked at it for a bit, and then promptly rung me up for Dead Rising at $39.99 and the points at $4.99. Wouldn't let me stack the McDonalds Best Buy Bucks or a GGC, but gave me no other trouble wringing it up. They checked the date on my printout, and since it had the current date, they took it.

Note: The computer needed a manager override due to the amount of the discount on the points. Since both a supervisor and the cashier were there for my explanation, I had no trouble.

[xbox_mole]

I printed out the webpage and took it into the store with me yesterday. I went straight to the customer service counter with it instead of trying the registers. Explained to them that I'd found this link, and tried to follow the instructions. I told them it wouldn't take the discount off if I tried instore pickup or delivery. They looked at it for a bit, and then promptly rung me up for Dead Rising at $39.99 and the points at $4.99. Wouldn't let me stack the McDonalds Best Buy Bucks or a GGC, but gave me no other trouble wringing it up. They checked the date on my printout, and since it had the current date, they took it.

Note: The computer needed a manager override due to the amount of the discount on the points. Since both a supervisor and the cashier were there for my explanation, I had no trouble.

I printed out the page and am going to take it with me when I head to BB tomorrow. I'll have to see what is inhabiting the CS area when I go in, if I think I'll have a shot I'll try it. If not, I'll just place the order online next week.

[panasonic]

works with ridge racer?

[gunm]

Even if the best deals are bolded, many times deals are combined with other deals, or have additional information, and I think it's kind of silly to expect people to watch those uber threads closely to see if any of that information is posted.

I'd rather just see new threads, it's easier to skim new threads than posts.

Take it up with Cheapy then, because he requested the uber threads to keep the forums lean.

Anyway, like I said, this looks like an ok standalone because it came out a week before it was supposed to and it looks like B&M are honoring it on a case-by-case basis.

[shadylane]

so when does this become instore offically?

[cdeener]

so when does this become instore offically?
It is apart of the weekly ad for next week. So, it doesn't start in-store until Sunday.

[shadylane]

is it possible to use the GGC with this promotion?

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

What's the better $30 game, Tomb Raider Legend or The Outfit?

Please consider everything, including price, value, graphics, replayability etc.

[cdeener]

What's the better $30 game, Tomb Raider Legend or The Outfit?

Please consider everything, including price, value, graphics, replayability etc.

I can't comment for the Outfit but Tomb Raider is decent and will take you about 20 hours to finish with all of the collecting. Graphics aren't really that good for next gen but are okay. I bought it for 25 a month ago from them so 30 is a decent price for it if you take the time to do everything in the game.

[alraydius]

Any idea if this might work with purchasing an Xbox Live card? Maybe if in prior deals they were counted the same at BB.

Long shot, but I need one by the 26th.

But, I'm asking as well, should be no problems buying this with Ridge Racer and the GGC, right? That way I'm buying a points card and getting a game for free.

[Zoglog]

man research still hasn't gotten back to me, oh well. At best they honor it and I get the extra 500 RZ points and go pick it up. At worst I just cancel my order. Splinter Cell and Lumines are both kind of undesireable for me now.

[pimpinc333]

I can't comment for the Outfit but Tomb Raider is decent and will take you about 20 hours to finish with all of the collecting. Graphics aren't really that good for next gen but are okay. I bought it for 25 a month ago from them so 30 is a decent price for it if you take the time to do everything in the game.

Tomb Raider is about a 8-10 hour game when you do all of the collecting. I played it a second time to get the Hardest Difficutly Achievemnet and that play through only took 2 and a hlaf hours.

[Hardware]

What's the better $30 game, Tomb Raider Legend or The Outfit?

Please consider everything, including price, value, graphics, replayability etc.

I'd keep an eye out on gogamer.com, I bought a sealed copy of the Outfit for $18 from them. If you are comparing The Outfit and Tomb Raider for the same price, TR would be my choice. The Outfit shouldn't be more than $20 in my opinion.

[Admiral Ackbar]

If worse comes to worse I'll take my receipt for dead rising and the ad to best buy on sunday and see if I can get the points card adjusted.

Oh and for 30 I would get Condemned.

[Hardware]

Oh and for 30 I would get Condemned.

Unless you already beat it. =P

[Maklershed]

Really? Too hard to sort through?????

Please tell me how I can make it clearer then.

You have a Video Game thread which covers Target / CC / Best Buy.

Anything that I feel GAMERS would be interested in, I highlight at the TOP of each section and sometimes also under specific games.

You also have a DVD / CD thread which works the same way.

I am more than willing to trying to make my threads clearer.

And the reason I do the combined threads was at the request of Cheapy D who wanted to keep CAG neat and uncluttered. My threads at DVDTalk are done by store and by DVDs / CDs / Video Games / PC games are rolled into a single thread by store. So they get 3 threads with everything and CAG gets 1 DVD/CD thread and one Video Game / PC game thread.

Please tell me what else I could do?
Please dont change anything. The Uber Threads are great and easy to read through. I think having them seperated out by store makes things more confusing. Keep up the good work Speedy .. I put you up there with Cheapy and the mods as to why this site is great.


works with ridge racer?

Do mean works with ridge racer or do you mean works with Riiiiiiiiiiidge Raaaaaaaaaacer!!

[Weedy649]

I think ill pick up ridge racer to get in on this deal, and pick up some 360 games in the buy2get1 at eb or TRU

so that = 4 games + 1600 marketplace points for around 60

which will then turn into 2 new 360 games at FYE, sounds like a plan

[x_fiddle]

Anyone have a cache of the coupon image?...the page doesnt seem to be loading now.

[xbox_mole]

Went to BB to get some other games including Dead Rising (which I wound up PMing at Wal-Mart -- long story and involves me getting a $10 GC from BestBuy for my trouble) and was stocking up on some GGC. Got 6 total today, and while I was getting them the one manager who sees me all of the time in there made a comment that I was stocking up as usual. She was training the seasonal help on cash registers. I had to go back in line to get a game and she was ringing the overflow customers. Figured I had a shot as I printed out the page from online. Explained I tried to order to have it shipped and in-store pick up and it wouldn't work. She said she would honor the deal so I went back grabbed the 360 game I wanted and the points and she manually adjusted the points down to $4.95. Saves me a trip to BB next week. :)

[lilboo]

If I buy a game, with the $5 1600 points card--keep the game sealed--and return it. I don't have to return the points, do i?

[WAJedi]

Yes and no. The game and points card show up as a package price. If you return the game, they woudl take the difference out of that. Example: Say you buy Ridge Race for 20 and then get the points card for 5. You return Ridge Racer, you will only get 5 for it.

[lilboo]

Why 5? So Ridge Racer + Points = $25 (plus tax)

Why would the game return be $5??

[Roufuss]

Yes and no. The game and points card show up as a package price. If you return the game, they woudl take the difference out of that. Example: Say you buy Ridge Race for 20 and then get the points card for 5. You return Ridge Racer, you will only get 5 for it.

No offense, but I'll believe it when I see it.

The only time the situation noted above has happened to me has been when I got a free gift card, at which time they deducted it from the total when I returned the item. I've never had problems returning things as part of a "package" at Best Buy, ever.

[WAJedi]

Have you tried returning stuff that is actually rang up as a package? Like with the little **** signifying the package? I believe the system automatically does this, but i'm not sure. I dont work Customer Service. If I was called up there as the Media rep, that's what i would tell the CS rep to do.

[SteveGo]

I just had Best Buy match the print out of the website that I had with the deal on it. Then, since it was a manual price override, just returned the game.

I think next week when the registers automatically adjust the price, you will not be able to return the game and keep the points for $4.99.

However, I also went to Circuit City with the printout, and they ended up pricematching the deal. Not only did I return the game no problem, but the points rang up at $3.49, because of the 110% pricematch policy.

So long story short, I effectively got 3200 points for $8.98+tax.

My advice, take the Best Buy ad that comes out tomorrow to Circuit City and have them pricematch, and if you don't want the game, just return it. The best part is that the points just ring up as game accesory, so they wont even know what it was you got for $3.49.

[msdmoney]

What's the better $30 game, Tomb Raider Legend or The Outfit?

Please consider everything, including price, value, graphics, replayability etc.

People were saying they were getting Tomb Raider Legend for $24.99 a couple weeks ago, ever since best buy had it on sale about a month ago. See this thread

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110257&highlight=raider

If that still works it might be a good combo with the points and hopefully with the GGC. If the points automatically ring up as $4.99 with the game I think it will go smooth, if the cashier has to key in the points deal and the GGC I don't think it will go through.

[KongaKing]

Will this deal work if i price match a game?

[neudog]

Don't know if this is a misprint or if they meant to put a minimum price on the title, but the link in the OP sends you to this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/airbornearmywife/bestbuy_wearesorry.jpg

Hopefully it is not a misprint and I'll head over to CC:)

[swetooth9]

My advice, take the Best Buy ad that comes out tomorrow to Circuit City and have them pricematch, and if you don't want the game, just return it. The best part is that the points just ring up as game accesory, so they wont even know what it was you got for $3.49.

will do

thanks for the tip/info

[Roufuss]

My advice, take the Best Buy ad that comes out tomorrow to Circuit City and have them pricematch, and if you don't want the game, just return it. The best part is that the points just ring up as game accesory, so they wont even know what it was you got for $3.49.

Hey, that's not a bad idea at all.

[SteveGo]

Hopefully it is not a misprint and I'll head over to CC:)

I think they took the page down b/c the promo doesn't officially start untill tomorrow. I don't think anyone ever got it to work online, it was just a mistake on bestbuy's part that the page was up early.

[neudog]

I think they took the page down b/c the promo doesn't officially start untill tomorrow. I don't think anyone ever got it to work online, it was just a mistake on bestbuy's part that the page was up early.

Sounds logical.

edit// Deal is up, get to ordering everyone.:)

[xplode427]

deal says it's up online but it's not Fucking workin. screw you guys, i'm goin home.

[xbox_mole]

Sounds logical.

edit// Deal is up, get to ordering everyone.:)

Deal page is active on site, but as of right now it is NOT working in the cart yet. Probably not until 3AM ET when the West Coast crosses over into the new day.

[seanr1221]

Wow that is a great idea with pricematching at CC...I will most def. do that.

[heavy liquid]

Hmm, yeah... I 'm going to try pricematching at CC too. Nothing I really want is out yet, and I don't want to pay extra for shipping.

[xplode427]

:hot: So fucking best buy finally came through with a good deal. Gears of War Preorder + xbox Live 12 month subscription + headset + one arcade game + 1800 arcade points for 84.95 AR + tax. Nicccce. Just add GOW xbox live value pack and 1600 arcade points to cart total 104.95- 20 game rebate. do in store pickup for two packs and shipping is free for GOW. ( correct me if i'm wrong but i believe i can use the $20 rebate for GOW)

edit: i feel like this deserves its own thread, but can someone confirm that i can can use the rebate for GOW?

[Justin42]

Didn't the $20 rebate in the boxes expire 6/30/06? Is Microsoft still honoring it?

[xplode427]

Didn't the $20 rebate in the boxes expire 6/30/06? Is Microsoft still honoring it?
damn. if thats true i feel dumb. it's still decent at $105, but i have no use for the headset.

[Angrybeaver1]

How about this. Pre-Order a game from Best Buy, and select it for shipping..then get the microsoft points and select store pickup. The points would still ring up $5.00. Then you could cancell your pre ordered game. I wonder if this would work..Any ideas?

[cdeener]

How about this. Pre-Order a game from Best Buy, and select it for shipping..then get the microsoft points and select store pickup. The points would still ring up $5.00. Then you could cancell your pre ordered game. I wonder if this would work..Any ideas?

You may have a point there but it all depends on if they charge you the full price of the game to pre-order online (Checked to see if it would work online and indeed it would work but they will charge you the full price of the game to Pre-order but you could pick the points up in-store and they would ship you the game when it came out if you keep the Pre-order). If you could actually do this in-store you could pre-order Gears of War (or any other 360 game they allow you to Pre-order) for 5 bucks then get the marketplace points for 5 bucks then just cancel Gears of War within the next 2 weeks and get a free t-shirt with the Pre-order.

Remember folks it states in the ad that if you purchase any Xbox 360 game you could get the points for 5 bucks.

Even better just pre-order Halo 3 which they have on the site coming out: 12/30/2010

Here is the link to its page on bestbuy.com: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7294661&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat94400050018&id=1118841876708

[lilboo]

Even better just pre-order Halo 3 which they have on the site coming out: 12/30/2010

Here is the link to its page on bestbuy.com: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7294661&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat94400050018&id=1118841876708


LOL that's ashame.

::Casually sits around and waits till 2010::

[Weedy649]

Preordering Halo 3 wont work because you will need a credit card that doesnt expire when the game comes out...2010 is a long way lol.

I preorderd castle wolfenstein and chose pick up for the live points. Ill preorder Gears of War at another best buy for another pair of points.

Then ill cancel both preorders and hope i dont have to pay the difference on the cards lol.

This is turning out to be a great deal if it does work, since i can get the maps to all the games i own + get some live arcade games too.

[swetooth9]

Even better just pre-order Halo 3 which they have on the site coming out: 12/30/2010

Here is the link to its page on bestbuy.com: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7294661&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat94400050018&id=1118841876708

that release date is probably pretty dead on, anyway...

[seanr1221]

So anyone else have any luch at CC price matching and then returning?

I'm going to try in a bit, and then bring the random game from CC back when I return to school later. (I'd feel weird returning it to the same CC on the same day)

[spectreon]

Either I'm blind or there was no Best Buy ad in my paper. So I was wondering, anybody know for sure if this is online only, or in store as well?

[seanr1221]

It's in the ad.

[Hush]

Either I'm blind or there was no Best Buy ad in my paper. So I was wondering, anybody know for sure if this is online only, or in store as well?

Yes, it is instore, I just picked up RR6 and the points.

[lilboo]

Ok so this "should" work at CC (to get them to price match--and then return?)
But not at Best Buy?

[CaseyRyback]

Grabbed Condemned and a points card for 37 after taxes. It was the last copy at the Glenwood location (I checked the TTC location and they did not have any copies).

May go back and get another game later in the week since I can see myself using up all the points on the card I just got.

[panasonic]

so i can preorder gears of war for $5 and still get the points for $5. Then i can cancel my preorder ?

[Apossum]

Tried PMing it at Compusa and they said "sorry, we don't price match bundled items" arrrggghh.

got one card for $4.99 with Ridge Racer. probably pick up another on Friday.

[kiun]

any luck combining this deal with the gcc ?

[ajh2298]

so i can preorder gears of war for $5 and still get the points for $5. Then i can cancel my preorder ?

Also if you do this way do you also get the t-shirt for the GoW pre-order? That's not too bad 1600 points and a t-shirt for about $11.00 after tax.

[Admiral Ackbar]

I ordered Dead Rising yesterday for $40 online and did in store pickup.

Then this mornign I walked in with the ad and talked the manager into dropping the 1600 points card down to $5.

SO In summation I got Dead Rising plus 1600 pts for $45 - $10 RZ Coupon - a $5 pricegrabber rebate. A pretty sweet deal if I say so myself.

[panasonic]

Also if you do this way do you also get the t-shirt for the GoW pre-order? That's not too bad 1600 points and a t-shirt for about $11.00 after tax.

If i cancel my preorder do i get $5 back?

[lorne]

So what happens if you toss a GGC in the mix? Registers 'splode?

[seanr1221]

Priced matched at CC with no problem, even got the 10% off the difference. I will go to a different CC later to return RR6...can't beat 1600 points for 3.49 :D

[$hady]

So you don't have to pay the full price for the GoW preorder to get this? You are just doing the $5 preorder (with shirt) and getting the points card for $5? I'd do that for $11 and not worrying about picking up my preorder... I need to head out and try this. :)


Also for those preordering a game online and doing store pickup for your points, do they charge your debit card now for the game or just for the points?

[swetooth9]

think it would be possible to buy 2 360 games and get 2 cards for 4.99 each? or one per person for the deal?

[SOSTrooper]

think it would be possible to buy 2 360 games and get 2 cards for 4.99 each? or one per person for the deal?

You should just divide the 2 games and 2 cards into 2 receipts to avoid hassle from the cashier.

[Weedy649]

So you don't have to pay the full price for the GoW preorder to get this? You are just doing the $5 preorder (with shirt) and getting the points card for $5? I'd do that for $11 and not worrying about picking up my preorder... I need to head out and try this. :)


Also for those preordering a game online and doing store pickup for your points, do they charge your debit card now for the game or just for the points?

Just the points, they never charge for preorder until its shipped. I think you have to have enough in your account for the total or it wont go through, but they wont charge you until it ships.

[philconners31]

I preordered Forza and the card, picked up the card and they only charged me $4.99 (+ tax). I'll wait a couple days and try to cancel the Forza preorder. Their site says that Forza is coming out on 11/16/06, which is a bunch of baloney. So even if I did this intending to keep the game, I would be pretty mad come 11/16 when they tell me it's going to be at least a few months before I can get the game. But what remains to be seen is will they charge me $15.00 when I cancel the preorder? Anyone? At this point there is no option to cancel the preorder directly online, I would need to call.

[lilboo]

That's not a bad idea! Hmm.. I wanna try it..

[Noodle Pirate!]

It sounds like the preorder plus card will work online, but can anyone confirm actually going into a store and getting a preorder like GOW plus the card without having to manually adust the price down to 4.99?
That would help those who have obstinate BBs that like to deny strange price matches. If it automatically comes up 4.99 with a GOW preorder as an in store walk in transaction and not an online pick up, then I think more people would ump on this.

[seanr1221]

I think when I get Marvel UA at CC I will bring the Best Buy ad in to get some more points + a free xmen game :D

[lilboo]

Ok I have a pre order (Forza 2), and a card and I have the card being picked up..and my total is 56.97..will this change?????

[lilboo]

Product Total: $54.98
Shipping & Handling: $1.99
Why am I charged tax? Tax: $3.85
Order Total (charged to credit card):
$60.82

I didn't hit submit....But.. don't want to...don't wanna be charged $60 :-\

[Weedy649]

Product Total: $54.98
Shipping & Handling: $1.99
Why am I charged tax? Tax: $3.85
Order Total (charged to credit card):
$60.82

I didn't hit submit....But.. don't want to...don't wanna be charged $60 :-\


Ive said it twice >_>

Best Buy site clearly states they DO NOT charge preorders until they ship

[neushane]

picked up tiger woods 07 and the 1600 points today. Used the 10 % off coupon I got in the mail and a $5 RZ certificate. Came out to $57.89 with tax. Not bad considering I just sold Tiger Woods 06 on Ebay for $21. Basically got Tiger Woods upgraded to new version for $16.

[Roufuss]

I think when I get Marvel UA at CC I will bring the Best Buy ad in to get some more points + a free xmen game :D

Oh shit, thanks, that's awesome.

It might throw them for a loop since there is already a free game involved, though, but it's worth a try. Thanks for the reminder!!

[$hady]

Thanx I assumed it was like that but I was making sure. If they try to charge full price for the card to cancel your game preorder later on you could always just tell them to leave it like it is and just cancel the CC so the charge can't be authorized for the game when it comes out.

Complete Lumines Live for a little over $5 sounds about right. WOnder how many people will be getting it with this deal.

[panasonic]

Ive said it twice >_>

Best Buy site clearly states they DO NOT charge preorders until they ship

can you pick it up at store for 4.99 then cancel preorder? Also do you pay it at store or online?

[Roufuss]

Complete Lumines Live for a little over $5 sounds about right. WOnder how many people will be getting it with this deal.

Me!

[lilboo]

yeah how do you go bout canceling pre-orders??

[harunim]

I preordered the GOW onlne and picked up the XBOX Live kit for $39.99 and MS Points for $4.99. Still it is a good deal, but i want to cancel GOW because i would like to pick up the game when it comes out not wait for shipping..

However, i did find this on bestbuy's return policy..

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Note: You must also return the free gift in order to receive a full refund. If you are unable to do so, the value of the free gift will be subtracted from the purchase price of the item being returned. You will be refunded the difference. The value of the free gift is based on the price it was regularly sold for on the date of your original purchase.

Bundle Purchases
You may return bundle purchases in accordance with our standard Return Policy. If you are unsatisfied with an individual item you purchased as part of a bundle package, you may return that item separately.

Note: In some cases, a bundle discount has been applied to each item. You will be refunded the discounted price, which may differ from the price if you purchased it individually. To review the amount you will be refunded for each individual item within the bundle, visit the My Account page after you submit your order.

[lilboo]

I preordered the GOW onlne and picked up the XBOX Live kit for $39.99 and MS Points for $4.99. Still it is a good deal, but i want to cancel GOW because i would like to pick up the game when it comes out not wait for shipping..

However, i did find this on bestbuy's return policy..

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Note: You must also return the free gift in order to receive a full refund. If you are unable to do so, the value of the free gift will be subtracted from the purchase price of the item being returned. You will be refunded the difference. The value of the free gift is based on the price it was regularly sold for on the date of your original purchase.

Bundle Purchases
You may return bundle purchases in accordance with our standard Return Policy. If you are unsatisfied with an individual item you purchased as part of a bundle package, you may return that item separately.

Note: In some cases, a bundle discount has been applied to each item. You will be refunded the discounted price, which may differ from the price if you purchased it individually. To review the amount you will be refunded for each individual item within the bundle, visit the My Account page after you submit your order.


^ I knew there was a catch, LOL :(

[lawdood]

Pre-ordered GTA IV and got the $4.99 points for in store pick up.

[Roufuss]

Just take the ad to Circuit City, screw all this pre-order crap at Best Buy. It'll just come back to somehow bite people in the ass.

[panasonic]

Just take the ad to Circuit City, screw all this pre-order crap at Best Buy. It'll just come back to somehow bite people in the ass.

do you still have to buy the game?:D

[panasonic]

also i wanted to get ridge racer the 1600 points and then use my GGC does that work?

[Roufuss]

do you still have to buy the game?:D

Yea, but it was pretty easily returned.

[kevzik]

also i wanted to get ridge racer the 1600 points and then use my GGC does that work?

I tried exactly that. What a MESS! I swear, I know more about teh system, adding GCs, Voiding items...pretty much everything to do with the computers than these idiot bb employees! I had trouble doing along with 3 other bb employees. It may be possible w/o a overwrite, but from my experience, i doubt you can get the GGC to work.

LOL GET THIS!!!! So I bring teh GGCs up to the counter, "how much on each?"
"5 bucks" and they start to scan them to enter in the amount...
"its (the computer) not letting us even enter an amount." At first Im like wtf are you talking about, I go to look at the screen and what does it read..."5 off any ps2 blah blah..." THE FUCKING IDIOTS WERE SCANNING THE COUPON BARCODE TO TRY TO ADD DOLLAR VALUES! So nicely, I pointed out this. I D I O T S. I HATE BB!

[seanr1221]

Yea do what Roufuss and I have been doing. Its way less hassle to return the game to CC, as the receipt shows no sign of a deal what so ever.

Think about it, do it 5 times over the next week, and for around 20.00 you can get 100.00 worth of points :-D

[Michaellvortega]

Has anyone tried buying the GOW preorder INSTORE with the 1600 points for $5?

I ended up picking up Ridge Racer and the 1600 points for $20 after $5GGC. It's like buying the points and getting ridgeracer for free.

[Weedy649]

Yea do what Roufuss and I have been doing. Its way less hassle to return the game to CC, as the receipt shows no sign of a deal what so ever.

Think about it, do it 5 times over the next week, and for around 20.00 you can get 100.00 worth of points :-D

Didnt think about it like that, i think im gonna cancel my order at BB lol

[ajh2298]

Has anybody tried this yet at Wal-Mart it seems thats the place it would be the easiest to PM the points card then return the game.

[williams90]

The Circuit City in Columbus, OH would not price match the 4.99 MS Points card with 360 game pre-order. Gave me the excuse that Gears of War pre-order came with a faceplate which wasn't valid with any other deal :)

[danked]

anyone know how long this runs for cause i got 15$ in BB bucks and i would like to get a few more

[ivanctorres]

Can anyone confirm that you can preorder a game instore and get the MS piotns for $.4.99?
If so this deal would be sweettttttttttt.
I would preorder COD3, GOW, R6V?
Anyone try this?

Also, If the above doesn't work could you prepay the entire game to get teh free points?

[Damanthia]

Can anyone confirm that you can preorder a game instore and get the MS piotns for $.4.99?
If so this deal would be sweettttttttttt.
I would preorder COD3, GOW, R6V?
Anyone try this?

Also, If the above doesn't work could you prepay the entire game to get teh free points?


My experience tonight was as follows:
Store had Gears of War preorder with shirt, and Call of Duty 3 preorder with barcodes for 5 systems. Talked to Media Supervisor and got his ok that preorders would work with the $4.99 points.

Computer system automatically recognized the Gears of War preorder as a 360 game and rang up the points at $4.99. Also included the Package ****** notice.

Computer did not automatically recognize the Call of Duty 3 preorder as a 360 game and required a manager override to get the discounted points.

Note: The preorders were each $5.

[Prepster]

My experience tonight was as follows:
Store had Gears of War preorder with shirt, and Call of Duty 3 preorder with barcodes for 5 systems. Talked to Media Supervisor and got his ok that preorders would work with the $4.99 points.

Computer system automatically recognized the Gears of War preorder as a 360 game and rang up the points at $4.99. Also included the Package ****** notice.

Computer did not automatically recognize the Call of Duty 3 preorder as a 360 game and required a manager override to get the discounted points.

Note: The preorders were each $5.

Kick ass, going to try to get this to work tomorrow, thanks for this suggestion.

[spectreon]

Scored RR6 and 1600 points fro $25, but was able to return RR6 in exchange for something else else were.....

So it works with pre-orders... I just picked up GoW shirt Fri, will bring reciept and have them give me another 1600 for $5. Will post back results Tues

[Scholarly_Sam]

If only there was a game that I wanted that was a decent price at Best Buy... I've been spoiled by Game Rush.

[lawdood]

I learned tonight to NEVER order a pre-order game with a debit card. They take the money out of your account and place it on hold until the game actually ships so it's basically like you're paying for it now. I learned that when I took a look at my checking account and saw a pending debit for the full amount of the order. grrrr. And of course I pre-ordered GTA IV for the 360 which isn't even due for a year.

All just to get some $4.99 points. :-x

[neudog]

I learned tonight to NEVER order a pre-order game with a debit card. They take the money out of your account and place it on hold until the game actually ships so it's basically like you're paying for it now. I learned that when I took a look at my checking account and saw a pending debit for the full amount of the order. grrrr. And of course I pre-ordered GTA IV for the 360 which isn't even due for a year.

All just to get some $4.99 points. :-x

I pre-ordered Gow and GH2 on Saturday with Debit before I knew this was possible. I will be going tomorrow to "pre-order" 3 games and then Tuesday I'll return with my first receipt to get the crap off my debit.

[msdmoney]

I learned tonight to NEVER order a pre-order game with a debit card. They take the money out of your account and place it on hold until the game actually ships so it's basically like you're paying for it now. I learned that when I took a look at my checking account and saw a pending debit for the full amount of the order. grrrr. And of course I pre-ordered GTA IV for the 360 which isn't even due for a year.

All just to get some $4.99 points. :-x

Most stores do this when you preorder, however usually they are just "checking" your account for the funds. It will be pending for a few days and then will go away, but return when the game ships.

[cdeener]

Scored RR6 and 1600 points fro $25, but was able to return RR6 in exchange for something else else were.....

So it works with pre-orders... I just picked up GoW shirt Fri, will bring reciept and have them give me another 1600 for $5. Will post back results Tues

Did they hassle you when you returned RR6? Because I went to Bestbuy bought this and the points myself, too.

[swetooth9]

when you do the preorder GoW thing, it's $5 down (or do you have to pay full price down) for the preorder + $4.99 for the card, right?

you can just pay in cash for both right and not even worry about picking up your preorder, correct? so it'd be $9.99 for the GoW shirt + 1600 points

could you cancel the preorder and get your money back?

[Tron999]

It's just $5 down, so $9.99 for GoW pre-order/tshirt and points. It worked for me last night.

[neudog]

Did they hassle you when you returned RR6? Because I went to Bestbuy bought this and the points myself, too.

He said he exchanged it elsewhere, not Best Buy. Also has anyone tried this with Guitar Hero 2?

[doubledown]

I may have to pick up RR6 and try to trade in at FYE :)

[otz]

Does BB let you cancel pre-orders?

[thrustbucket]

Shit, I've already bought two t-shirts with my debit card from best buy, does this mean I'll be charged for the game twice when it's released?

That sounds really really shady, if they can do that without telling you when you buy it. And the cashiers basically just think it is a game.

[neudog]

Shit, I've already bought two t-shirts with my debit card from best buy, does this mean I'll be charged for the game twice when it's released?

That sounds really really shady, if they can do that without telling you when you buy it. And the cashiers basically just think it is a game.

I think either ladwood just has a Debit card, w/o credit ability, or it is like msdmoney said Best Buy wants to make sure you have the funds. I was worried about there being a hold on my account, checked this morning and all there is is the $10.95 for the shirts. Also for all those debit/credit pre-orders you should do like me and just purchase the same amount again with cash and return them with the debit/credit receipt.

[splintercell]

Here's a question: since the $5 GOW/t-shirt package seems to be the cheapest 360 "game" that one can use to get the $5 points card, do in-store Best Buy preorders act literally like $5 toward only that particular game, or could you later apply it as essentially a "credit" toward another game?

[Mojimbo]

Shit, I've already bought two t-shirts with my debit card from best buy, does this mean I'll be charged for the game twice when it's released?

That sounds really really shady, if they can do that without telling you when you buy it. And the cashiers basically just think it is a game.How do you think they'd get the money for the full game if you paid with cash or a gift card?

[BillyBob29]

Here's a question: since the $5 GOW/t-shirt package seems to be the cheapest 360 "game" that one can use to get the $5 points card, do in-store Best Buy preorders act literally like $5 toward only that particular game, or could you later apply it as essentially a "credit" toward another game?

Ordinarily, you could exchange the $5 pre-order credit toward any other game but I'm not sure if that will change with GOW since with this pre-order they are giving you an incentive (the t-shirt).

[thrustbucket]

How do you think they'd get the money for the full game if you paid with cash or a gift card?


I don't know?

All I know is it sounds really shady if they charge your card when the game ships. Can anyone else verify they really do this?

[splintercell]

Ordinarily, you could exchange the $5 pre-order credit toward any other game but I'm not sure if that will change with GOW since with this pre-order they are giving you an incentive (the t-shirt).

That's what I am a little fuzzy on. The receipt certainly doesn't seem to indicate any sort of "bundle" from the looks of it. Even if the free t-shirt complicates things though, how about "storing" say $20 in in-store COD3 preorders for example, gettting all the cheap points this week, and later coming back to "re-claim" the $20 toward other games?

[lawdood]

I think either ladwood just has a Debit card, w/o credit ability, or it is like msdmoney said Best Buy wants to make sure you have the funds. I was worried about there being a hold on my account, checked this morning and all there is is the $10.95 for the shirts. Also for all those debit/credit pre-orders you should do like me and just purchase the same amount again with cash and return them with the debit/credit receipt.
I think the pre-order for GoW is different than the one for GTA IV which I bought online. The GoW charges you $5 and gives you the t-shirt. I remember reading somewhere it said you had to bring back your receipt with the pre-order on it in order to pick up the game when it comes in. The GTA one online had no $5 incentive and just listed the full price of the game to be shipped when the game is released. My guess is you could buy as many GoW pre-orders in store as you'd like and unless you bring the receipt back showing you have a pre-order, you're not going to be charged anything more.

I was able to cancel my BB.com pre-order using my debit card and re-order it and the points on a regular CC. Lesson learned.

[ajh2298]

Just went to the BB in my area and pre-ordered two copies of G0W with the free t-shirts and got two sets of points all for $21.00 after taxes. My only question is there is nothing with the t-shirt that says I pre-ordered the games most times there is a $5.00 off coupon to use when you come to pick up the game to off-set the $5.00 pre-order.

[jgressley]

Just went to the BB in my area and pre-ordered two copies of G0W with the free t-shirts and got two sets of points all for $21.00 after taxes. My only question is there is nothing with the t-shirt that says I pre-ordered the games most times there is a $5.00 off coupon to use when you come to pick up the game to off-set the $5.00 pre-order.

I would make sure to hang onto your receipt and keep the box for good measure.

For anyone who is doing this simply for the points card I have this to offer:
You can return the game without the points card, and BB will give you full credit for the game. I just did it.

For those who are thinking about the GoW preorder, not only do you get a t-shirt, but you also get a nice new Xbox 360 game case. I've seen some people selling these on eBay for a couple bux, but they are also good for replacing old stickered 360 game cases....

[HumanSnatcher]

If only my credit card weren't so high, I'd go grab RR6 and get the card...

[guyver2077]

is the shirt even nice.. im actually considering it... i had already pre ordered it at eb.. is bb going to have the game on launch?

either that or rr6 but i dont want another racing game

[thrustbucket]

is the shirt even nice.. im actually considering it... i had already pre ordered it at eb.. is bb going to have the game on launch?

either that or rr6 but i dont want another racing game

The shirt is actually pretty cool. My GF stole mine so I had to get another.

[ajh2298]

I would make sure to hang onto your receipt and keep the box for good measure.

For anyone who is doing this simply for the points card I have this to offer:
You can return the game without the points card, and BB will give you full credit for the game. I just did it.

For those who are thinking about the GoW preorder, not only do you get a t-shirt, but you also get a nice new Xbox 360 game case. I've seen some people selling these on eBay for a couple bux, but they are also good for replacing old stickered 360 game cases....

Thanks for the info, I already have GoW pre-ordered with EB credit so I am not going back to BB to pick them up.

P.S.
Also ditto on the free cases well worth $10.00 for 1600 points, GoW t-shirt, and a free 360 DVD case.

[thrustbucket]

I am still wondering if I buy multiple shirts, can I bring my receipts back later and combine them together for credit towards a game? (I already pre ordered gow with EB)

[orntar]

do the gears of war and 1600 ring up correctly? or do they have to adjust it? they told me it wont work, but i didnt go up to the register.

[jgressley]

If you can get the clerk to run both items through, the system will prompt the cashier to apply the $15 discount on the points card when they process the total.

[orntar]

well, fuck.

another bb deal gone to shit. i hate that place

can someone hook me up with a card? i'll pay for time and effort.

[spectreon]

Did they hassle you when you returned RR6? Because I went to Bestbuy bought this and the points myself, too.

I returned it elsewhere, but they where aware of how I aquired the game and didnt have a pronlem with it.

just one more hassle I have to deal with tomorrow about the debit/reserve thing.... yay.....

[Roufuss]

I'm still unsure of why no one in this thread is just PM'ing at Circuit City... no hassle whatsoever.

[orntar]

I'm still unsure of why no one in this thread is just PM'ing at Circuit City... no hassle whatsoever.

im not because i dont want a game right now, and i dont trust returning to cc, they are a bunch of ass hats.

[thebob101]

Just went to BB and bought Rider Racer for $20 - $5 (GGC) & 1600 MS points for $5. Used a $5 BB Rewards coupon and the total came out to $15.38. Nice, going to use RR to trade into FYE on Wednesday for Marvel Alliance.

[Roufuss]

im not because i dont want a game right now, and i dont trust returning to cc, they are a bunch of ass hats.

It was easy as hell returning to CC, because the two items aren't on a package deal at all... in the eyes of everyone at the store they have nothing to do with each other.

It was as easy as saying "Hi, I'd like to return this game" "Ok, here is your money" "Ok bye"

It's alot easier than dealing with some preorder bullshit at Best Buy and not knowing what the hell is going on and eating $5 on a preorder. I think I paid $3.50 per live card thanks to CC, and that's all I paid.

It's alot easier to return to CC, imo, then it is to BB, where the deal shows as a package and CSR has every right to not let you get your money back for the preorder or whatever.

[kiun]

Just went to BB and bought Rider Racer for $20 - $5 (GGC) & 1600 MS points for $5. Used a $5 BB Rewards coupon and the total came out to $15.38. Nice, going to use RR to trade into FYE on Wednesday for Marvel Alliance.

do you need an override or does the system takes the GGC automatically ?

[neudog]

I'm still unsure of why no one in this thread is just PM'ing at Circuit City... no hassle whatsoever.

Maybe it is because pre-ordering GoW and purchasing Mktplce points is cheaper. Granted some might not want to pre-order because of the uncertainty of cancelling it, but I asked before I did my transaction this afternoon and as long as the shirt is still wrapped it can be returned. Also scored 2 GoW Pre-orders w/ Mktplce points for $21.88 out the door. Thank you CAG, and the member who first posted this loop hole, you always seem to amaze me:)

[thebob101]

do you need an override or does the system takes the GGC automatically ?

It was a bit of a complicated process. The GGC took $5 off the 1600 MS Points at first and then after a few tries, the manager just price adjusted everything. It was all on the up & up, so he knew the computer didn't understand the transaction.

[TheHiei]

Whew, all this confusion. I'm gonna ask a question and hopefully you can all clear it up for me and see if I got this correctly.

Take the Best Buy ad to Circuit City.

Pick up Marvel Ultimate: Alliance, Ridge Racers, and the two 1600 point cards.

Get the free X-Men game with Marvel: UA (I'm thinking this might not work)

Then I can later RETURN Ridge Racers for a refund, but keep everything else?

If so, awesome deal.

[schnuth]

do the gears of war and 1600 ring up correctly? or do they have to adjust it? they told me it wont work, but i didnt go up to the register.
Worked for me. Just got back from Best Buy. The cashier asked me if I wanted to buy the replacement warranty on my game too. Considering I got the GoW shirt pre-order I thought this was funny. If my shirt wears out will they give me a new one? :lol:

This is a great deal, thanks to the OP who figured this out. I'll have to hit BB a couple more times this week since I can always use cheap points, and I can always use cheap shirts for work.

Aaron

[Roufuss]

Whew, all this confusion. I'm gonna ask a question and hopefully you can all clear it up for me and see if I got this correctly.

Take the Best Buy ad to Circuit City.

Pick up Marvel Ultimate: Alliance, Ridge Racers, and the two 1600 point cards.

Get the free X-Men game with Marvel: UA (I'm thinking this might not work)

Then I can later RETURN Ridge Racers for a refund, but keep everything else?

If so, awesome deal.

Yep, you can definitely return Ridge Racer, they have 0 reason to deny you at all.

[TheHiei]

But can you get multiple games/cards on the same reciept?

So can I pick up like... several Ridge Racers with the reduced cards, and then return all two or three Ridge Racers?

[ghozt]

i don't see why i wouldn't be able to do this, but if i could get some insight from you guys it could possibly save me a trip. i preordered 2 gow w/free t-shirts last week at best buy. would i be able to bring in my receipt and pick up 2 1600 points for $10?

[Roufuss]

But can you get multiple games/cards on the same reciept?

So can I pick up like... several Ridge Racers with the reduced cards, and then return all two or three Ridge Racers?

I did multiple receipts, easier that way.

[flybrione]

Just went during my lunch hour and got a GOW shirt pre-order and the 1600 points card for $10.86. I paid in cash so I do not have to worry about the pick up of the game. Thanks again for the deal.

[neudog]

Whew, all this confusion. I'm gonna ask a question and hopefully you can all clear it up for me and see if I got this correctly.

Take the Best Buy ad to Circuit City.

Pick up Marvel Ultimate: Alliance, Ridge Racers, and the two 1600 point cards.

Get the free X-Men game with Marvel: UA (I'm thinking this might not work)

Then I can later RETURN Ridge Racers for a refund, but keep everything else?

If so, awesome deal.

Is the Xmen 3 game you get for free the PC version or 360? Also if I pre-order GoW at CC with the ad do I get both the faceplate and $4.99 Mktplce points? If so I might head over to CC tomorrow:)

i don't see why i wouldn't be able to do this, but if i could get some insight from you guys it could possibly save me a trip. i preordered 2 gow w/free t-shirts last week at best buy. would i be able to bring in my receipt and pick up 2 1600 points for $10?

I don't see why not. The only reason they could deny a return is if you opened the shirts. If you did open them just buy two more w/ Mktplce points with cash and return the sealed ones with the receipt that just has GoW.

[gunm]

I will try this CC pm thing either today or tomorrow. Hopefully the store will have the points cards in stock.

[neudog]

I will try this CC pm thing either today or tomorrow. Hopefully the store will have the points cards in stock.

Check store availability and if you don't trust that call ahead.

[pimpinc333]

Thanks Guys. Went to BB and did this. Cashier forgot to scan one of the 1600 points card and I didnt go out of my way to remind her. Got 2 GoW T Shirts and 2 1600 point cards for 17.xx.

[neudog]

Thanks Guys. Went to BB and did this. Cashier forgot to scan one of the 1600 points card and I didnt go out of my way to remind her. Got 2 GoW T Shirts and 2 1600 point cards for 17.xx.

THIEF! http://www.allemoticons.com/Avatars/Avatars_Sneaky.gif Good score:)

[swetooth9]

I'm still unsure of why no one in this thread is just PM'ing at Circuit City... no hassle whatsoever.

i did this...the only thing i hate is that there is this one lady that works at the "returns" area that is there EVERYDAY...and at the regular checkout counter, there are NO people at all...so when i did this PM yesterday, i had to have that lady did it for me at the returns dept....i went again today to check out if there were any cards left and yet again, she was there and there was noone else...i guess i'll check friday and if it's here AGAIN, i'll just try returning it anyway...she'd probably forget me anyway

[Mysteriouskk]

Thanks Guys. Went to BB and did this. Cashier forgot to scan one of the 1600 points card and I didnt go out of my way to remind her. Got 2 GoW T Shirts and 2 1600 point cards for 17.xx.
Does the computer have any problems with the $4.99 points card with GOW?

[thrustbucket]

Does the computer have any problems with the $4.99 points card with GOW?

No it rings up as a game.

[pimpinc333]

Does the computer have any problems with the $4.99 points card with GOW?
No. it rings up as a special item. Like when she scanned the Card a loud beap occured and she hit a button and it said about the Buy any Xbox 360 game get 1600 point card for 4.99. I put the GoW Cases on top so she would scan them first.

[Hardware]

It's amazing what people will do these days to save $15. That's pretty much all I can say. My other posts were deleted so all I was saying is people preordering GOW, getting the 1600 MP card for $4.99 then cancelling the preorder.

[pimpinc333]

It's amazing what people will do these days to save $15. That's pretty much all I can say.

Go to a register and Cash Out? Are we at wrong here? I'm not sure if you saw what website this is. Does CheapAssGamer ring a bell?

[seanr1221]

Im really hoping there isnt a problem tomorrow when I try to get X-men 3 for free AND 5.00 points with my Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

[Deefuzz]

Awesome! So I can go pre-order GoW, get a free shirt, and a 1600 card for an extra $5?

That is just too cool, I'm hitting BB tomorrow!

[JimmieMac]

I did it today, no problems and no tax here in NH. 5 bucks toward Gears of War, got the Tshirt and 1600 points for $9.99

Got home and got Ultimate Mortal Kombat, played a bit then had dinner.

Checked this topic and made this post, and that pretty much brings us up to right now.

[hothitter]

Has anyone gotten Circuit City to match this yet?

[Mysteriouskk]

If I get two 1600 and 2 games, will this work on bestbuy computers? Will the computer make both the 1600 cards $4.99 each?

[orntar]

i just went up to the register with my gow t-shirt/preorder and points, rang up fine. even though they had told me earlier it didnt work.

btw, i used my cc to buy the preorder, there is no chance that they can charge me again for the full game, right? this is instore, not on the website.

[bearcatjosh]

So does anyone know if the $5 you pay for the pre-order counts as $5 towards Gears...or is it just a reservation fee? If that's the case, I'm taking that shizzz back.

JOSH

[Roufuss]

Has anyone gotten Circuit City to match this yet?

3 times now... screw this nonsense about $10 for a card, I'm more than happy paying $3.50 for one after the 110% CC PM and returning the game.

[ivanctorres]

Where do yo u get the Preorder t-shirt/box for GOW?
I went to best buy in Long Island City and they didnt have any.

[gunm]

3 times now... screw this nonsense about $10 for a card, I'm more than happy paying $3.50 for one after the 110% CC PM and returning the game.

You were right about CC's returns, of course--smooth as silk and about as quick and easy as it gets. It took me all of a minute and a half to return the game I bought to get the $5 points card.

Unfortunately, getting them to do the price match took almost a half hour because the cashier didn't know how to do the promo (I tried explaining to her to just treat it like any other price match, but I guess the "buy a game and get the promo" part confused her). It was such a chore to get the price match, I didn't even bother to request for the extra 10% guarantee. I figured the additional info would have made her head explode and she wasn't too bad looking so I thought I'd leave it intact.

If it were easier to get the deal in the first place, I'd do it again, but I guess I'll have to happy I at least got the $5 points card without having to buy anything else.

I will still try to get the deal at BB when Marvel UA comes out, too.

[mr ryles]

bestbuy.com doesn't charge for pre-orders until it ships right?

[Hardware]

bestbuy.com doesn't charge for pre-orders until it ships right?

OMG!

[Roufuss]

You were right about CC's returns, of course--smooth as silk and about as quick and easy as it gets. It took me all of a minute and a half to return the game I bought to get the $5 points card.

Unfortunately, getting them to do the price match took almost a half hour because the cashier didn't know how to do the promo (I tried explaining to her to just treat it like any other price match, but I guess the "buy a game and get the promo" part confused her). It was such a chore to get the price match, I didn't even bother to request for the extra 10% guarantee. I figured the additional info would have made her head explode and she wasn't too bad looking so I thought I'd leave it intact.

If it were easier to get the deal in the first place, I'd do it again, but I guess I'll have to happy I at least got the $5 points card without having to buy anything else.

I will still try to get the deal at BB when Marvel UA comes out, too.

Yep, this happened at one CC, I had to explain the promo to the guy for about 10 minutes before he figured out what I meant... he almost gave me the 360 for $5 but I re-explained it to him so he did it the right way.

The other stores read the ad and gave me the PM.

But I'm glad this idea helped someone else, props go to SteveQ (I think that's his name) for the idea, though.

[slappynutz]

Thinking of using this in conjunction with the Gears of War preorder deal.

Gears of War (preorder, free shipping) $59.99
12 Month XBL Value Kit (pickup, includes $20 off Game offer) $39.99
1600 MS Points (pickup) $4.99

Total 104.99 (113.76 with nyc tax)


That's not too bad, really. It's about $35 off what it would all cost retail, and with pickup and free shipping on GoW, it's pretty much done.

I'll probably be able to apply the $20 rebate to GoW as well, making this even cheaper.

Might be a good idea for other people who have their XBL membership almost up.

[danked]

lol so weak RB6 is like the only game the MS offer doesnt work with

and pretty much the only game online that this works well with is GOW with the free ship .. but i plan to get that from my work the SEC its shipped to the store

[gunm]

I'll probably be able to apply the $20 rebate to GoW as well, making this even cheaper.

The rebate expired in June of this year.

[Weedy649]

3 times now... screw this nonsense about $10 for a card, I'm more than happy paying $3.50 for one after the 110% CC PM and returning the game.

i ended up getting 2 $10 cards with 2 shirts and 2 cases. Its not too bad for those who dont have a CC near them. I was planning to drive by a town with a CC when i went to pick up my new HDTV(woot!) but then realized the gas it would take to return the game just isnt worth it.

So when i got to the line(cute cashier btw) ask "why is this game only $5", and i say "uh its a preorder". Thats all, they dont take down any info or anything lol, so much for a preorder? I went to TRU which is in the same plaza then did it again for another card.

$10 is still 50% off with no credit card hassle, a free t shirt, and no need to return a game(to a circuit city thats almost 30 minutes away >.<)

Good luck to everyone on this deal :) I might grab 2 more card before the week is over so that ill never need another again lol

[slappynutz]

The rebate expired in June of this year.


Crap. Well, so much for that.

[cdeener]

What is Bestbuy's policy on Gift Returns without receipt? Because my copy of RR6 has a big yellow Bestbuy tag on the front of it. The reason I ask this is because my girlfriend bought this as a Sweetest Day gift for me and lost the receipt.

[dios]

um i picked up kameo and got the 5$ microsoft points, and i asked if i could do the same with the GoW pre order and they said no, your buying a pre order for the gane, not the game itself.....sucks.

Also, i asked if i could pre order the SE, and they said they would be getting 20 in that day, so to call in the morning, and tell them you pre ordered one and they will hold it......

But when they rang up my stuff, no name, address, number take down, nothing...so......... how does this pre order thing work again for best buy? seems really fuckin sloppy....i have a pre order for the SE at GS but...yeah thats my backup.

If i ask for my money back on the pre-order, do i have to return the t shirt too lol.

[thrustbucket]

um i picked up kameo and got the 5$ microsoft points, and i asked if i could do the same with the GoW pre order and they said no, your buying a pre order for the gane, not the game itself.....sucks.


big mistake. you don't ask them. you take the preorder shirt/game to the register and the points card and act none the wiser. The preorder rings up as a game, and unless the cashier is really really paying attention and second guesses the computer, it works fine.

[camelking6969]

the tshirt is a xl, i did the same with rr6 and got the 5 dollar card then returned it 5 min later no questions asked. th gh2 tshirt is a much nicer preorder bonus imo

[buttasuperb]

Where do yo u get the Preorder t-shirt/box for GOW?
I went to best buy in Long Island City and they didnt have any.

Yea I couldn't find it either.

I saw a display for GoW, but no preorder shirts.

[swetooth9]

the tshirt is a xl, i did the same with rr6 and got the 5 dollar card then returned it 5 min later no questions asked. th gh2 tshirt is a much nicer preorder bonus imo

gh2?

[Sinistar]

I ended up picking up Burnout Revenge (price drop to $29.99) and the deal.. Also tried to use GGC coupon in the same transaction, but they woulldn't let me use both..

I'm gonna go back tomorrow and try the Gears preorder deal and see if that works. :)

[mr ryles]

I just ordered GoW and got the card, but got got charged $64.99 when I should have just been charged for the card.

You people lied to me.

[thrustbucket]

I just ordered GoW and got the card, but got got charged $64.99 when I should have just been charged for the card.

You people lied to me.

Uhuh ;)

[SteveMcQ]

But I'm glad this idea helped someone else, props go to SteveQ (I think that's his name) for the idea, though.Me? I don't even remember what I said if it was me.

[ajh2298]

I called earlier and asked the BB I bought 2 GoW pre-order t-shirt bundles at how it works and they said you have to bring in the receipt back in the day you come to pick up the game to get your $5.00 off. I then asked if my card will be billed the rest of the balance for the pre-orders when the games comes out and they flat out said no and I only would be billed the rest if I came back in and bought the game.

p.s.
I know most of us know this already but I have seen this asked a few times over and over in the thread.

p.s.s.
If you are still in doubt stop by an ATM and get some cash out and do it that way, then you can be sure they cant charge more when the game comes out.

[dios]

big mistake. you don't ask them. you take the preorder shirt/game to the register and the points card and act none the wiser. The preorder rings up as a game, and unless the cashier is really really paying attention and second guesses the computer, it works fine.

Bah, i didnt ask the cashier, i asked the guy in the gaming dept.

Oh well, im going back to BB tomorrow to pick up saw 2 SE, so i guess i can pre order another gow and pick up more points for 5$? and when GoW comes out, i just ask for credit instead of buying the game? either way, another free shirt, and more points for the cheap.

[swetooth9]

Bah, i didnt ask the cashier, i asked the guy in the gaming dept.

Oh well, im going back to BB tomorrow to pick up saw 2 SE, so i guess i can pre order another gow and pick up more points for 5$? and when GoW comes out, i just ask for credit instead of buying the game? either way, another free shirt, and more points for the cheap.

if you keep the shirt and stuff, you cant get your money/credit back

[Jedi1979]

i LOVE how the thread police deleted ALL of my posts in this thread...simply LOVE it

[Daveboy]

Just wondering, is this deal still going on/when does this deal end?

[orntar]

its in this weeks sunday ad, so i would imagine it ends 10-28

[SteveGo]

Yep, this happened at one CC, I had to explain the promo to the guy for about 10 minutes before he figured out what I meant... he almost gave me the 360 for $5 but I re-explained it to him so he did it the right way.

The other stores read the ad and gave me the PM.

But I'm glad this idea helped someone else, props go to SteveQ (I think that's his name) for the idea, though.

SteveGo, but you were close ;). Yeah I just got 3 more today at CC, on the same reciept no less. Took the games back to a different CC that was on my way to work. Easy as Pie.

[Damanthia]

How preorders have worked for me at Best Buy B&M:

NOTE: Only applies to B&M! This means in-store. This does not mean website.

You will need a barcode to preorder something at Best Buy in the store. Usually this comes in the form of an empty case, a case with a bonus product, or a plastic or paper card. You take this item with a bar code to the cashier. The cashier scans this bar code. You pay whatever Best Buy requires as a preorder price. For GoW and CoD3 this is $5. You leave with a receipt, and possibly an empty case or case with bonus.

You wait until the item is released.

The Best Buy computer remembers how many of the bar code were sold. This number of the preordered product is held at customer service.

You return to pickup your preorder after the official release date. YOU MUST BRING YOUR RECEIPT! Do not lose it.

When you bring your receipt, they credit the amount you paid to preorder towards the price of the item you preordered. You then pay the remainder and leave with your item.

You will NOT automatically be billed for the remainder. THIS ONLY APPLIES IN STORE.

Specifics from my COD3 preoder box:
Customer Procedures:
Step 1: Present this deposit certificate to ANY cashier between 9-07-06 and 11-05-06.
Step 2: Pay the $5.00 deposit toward the purchase price of the game and obtain receipt for verification.
Step 3: Retain your RECEIPT verifying your paid deposit. TO OBTAIN CREDIT FOR THE DEPOSIT, YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE PRESENTED WHEN PICKING UP THE GAME.
Step 4: Return to store where deposit was made between 11-9-06 and 11-23-06. (Availability date is subject to change. Product will be held 2 weeks after arrival date.) Proceed to Customer Service. Present cashier with deposit receipt. Pay existing balance due on game.
Note: the $5 deposit is toward the purchase price of the game. All deposit certificates MUST be redeemed at Customer Service. Deposit certificate is not redeemable past the expiration date. If not redeemed by 11-23-06, the receipt may be refunded at Customer Service. No photocopies or facsimilies of receipt or certificate will be accepted. Release date subject to change. Redeemable only at the Best Buy retail store location where deposit was placed.

It goes on a bit more with legal jargon.

Edited with all important disclaimer: YMMV. Try at your own risk, blah blah.

[seththefallen]

Whats the trick when Marvel Ultimate Alliance comes out? I maybe lost but all I know is that you get the MS points for 4.99 with a game purchase I don't know anything else. I pmed at CC and there was no problems. Can someone tell me how you get the GOW t-shirt? Do they hold them behind the register?

You were right about CC's returns, of course--smooth as silk and about as quick and easy as it gets. It took me all of a minute and a half to return the game I bought to get the $5 points card.

Unfortunately, getting them to do the price match took almost a half hour because the cashier didn't know how to do the promo (I tried explaining to her to just treat it like any other price match, but I guess the "buy a game and get the promo" part confused her). It was such a chore to get the price match, I didn't even bother to request for the extra 10% guarantee. I figured the additional info would have made her head explode and she wasn't too bad looking so I thought I'd leave it intact.

If it were easier to get the deal in the first place, I'd do it again, but I guess I'll have to happy I at least got the $5 points card without having to buy anything else.

I will still try to get the deal at BB when Marvel UA comes out, too.

[tahoesnowboarder]

i went to my local best buy store and the GOW preorder does indeed work for the microsoft points offer. i ended up getting 2 GOW preorders and 2 1600 points card for about 23 dollars. not bad considering i 'm getting the GOW game as well.

[seththefallen]

What happens with the pre-order though? They just hand you a t-shirt when you pre-order or is that the day you buy the game?

[Escobar4Life]

HOLD ON! SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND I SHALL GIVE YOU A BLUE BERRY COOKIE!

I go to Best Buy, get the GoW Pre-Order shirt thingy with the 1600 points and that will cost $10 total?

The GoW Pre-Order rings up as an actual game correct?

And can I return multiple GoW Pre-Orders? (and keeping the 1600 points)

Btw, is there any shirts smaller than XL? (if not, is it possible to shrink the shirt?)

Thanks in advance!

[Noodle Pirate!]

HOLD ON! SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND I SHALL GIVE YOU A BLUE BERRY COOKIE!

I go to Best Buy, get the GoW Pre-Order shirt thingy with the 1600 points and that will cost $10 total?

The GoW Pre-Order rings up as an actual game correct?

And can I return multiple GoW Pre-Orders? (and keeping the 1600 points)

Btw, is there any shirts smaller than XL? (if not, is it possible to shrink the shirt?)

Thanks in advance!

According to previous posts:

yes it will cost you 10 and some change
yes the GOW preorder(in store) is considered an actual game for the purposes of this deal.
yes you can return the game preorder ( keep your receipt) and keep your 1600 points.
All shirts come in xl

[Noodle Pirate!]

What happens with the pre-order though? They just hand you a t-shirt when you pre-order or is that the day you buy the game?
The shirt is folded up in a package with an empty 360 game case with the GoW cover on it. It looks like a regular game from the front. They are usually right with all the other 360 games.

[gunm]

Well, thanks to the Play-Asia deal on Marvel UA (yay Cheapy for headlining this), I'm probably going to go ahead and do the GoW pre-order shirt/points card combo instead. There was only a couple of cards left at CC, so I just did one there and left the other for someone else.

[Escobar4Life]

thanks! I'm gonna go to BB tomorrow and pick up like 5 pre-orders. Then I'm going to return them.

[ghozt]

i really doubt you'll be able to return the gow preorders and still keep the points, but if it works that would be interesting.