GS/EB in-store specials: $5 off any used Gamecube game! [3/30 - 4/5]

[toldawg128]

Print the coupon to use it in-store:

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/current/033007/default.asp?affid=3002&mc_id=0323nl

[jer7583]

could get some decent gamecube games for real cheap with this.

That is, if GameStop doesn't pull a GameStop and increase the price of their used gamecube inventory to minimum $14.99 or something.

[MrNEWZ]

could get some decent gamecube games for real cheap with this.

That is, if GameStop doesn't pull a GameStop and increase the price of their used gamecube inventory to minimum $14.99 or something.

Agreed.

[mrcheapo11]

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=916195 One dollar Metroid Prime!


Serously though, this coupon could come in handy. If it can be used for like $7 games, I will be using this. Anyone know if it is like previous coupons, where if I were to buy like three games, use one coupon, all of them would be $5 off?

[Tsukento]

Now THIS is what I'm talking about.

Skies of Arcadia Legends for only $14.29 ($19.99 - $5 off - 10% off Edge Card + 6% tax) is made of win.

Boo @ Resident Evil 2 being $33.37, though. :(

This makes pretty much nearly every sports title by EA free. Though there are a few nicer titles that are worth grabbing that end up being super cheap or free (depending on whether you have sales tax or not).

Also, the coupon is for ONE GameCube game, as it does not show plural form for games. Best thing to do would be to go with multiple people with copies or go every day before the deal ends. That or go to different GameStops. :P

[ratzombie]

Hmm... lets hope we can really use this on any Gamecube game. I'd love to pick up Batallion Wars for $5.00, among some other games.

[animemaniac14]

so you CAN use your edge card on top of the $5 off??

[Tsukento]

so you CAN use your edge card on top of the $5 off??
Previous coupons have allowed it as Edge Card is NOT an "offer" of any kind.

[toldawg128]

Hmm... lets hope we can really use this on any Gamecube game. I'd love to pick up Batallion Wars for $5.00, among some other games.

It's for any used GC game (I just changed the title). With a picture of splinter cell on the coupon, you no there's no minimum price.

so you CAN use your edge card on top of the $5 off??

Yes you can, unless you get a jackass employee.

[schuerm26]

This is really nice, since most Cube games are reasonably priced in there right now. $12 for Super Mario Sunshine I can definitely deal with.

[SpazX]

Time for the helpful CAG to make a sheet of em for easy printing :-P.

[benjam138]

According to: http://www.ebgames.com/search.asp?N=146+80&SHOWUB=true&Ns=Price%7C0

I left out many $4.99 games (after coupon). Just put in what I thought Cags might want.

All after coupon

$.99
Mega Man Network Transmission
Bloodrayne
Home Run King
Dead To Rights
Wave Race Blue Storm
Metroid Prime
Smashing Drive
Scorpion King: Rise of The Akkadian
XGRA

$1.99
Serious Sam Next Encounter
Driven
Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets
Dinotopia: The Sunstone Odyssey
Future Tactics The Uprising
Reign of Fire
Whirl Tour
Tom Clancy's The Sum Of All Fears
Beyblade: Super Battle Tournament
Time Splitters 2
MLB Slugfest 2003
Spy Hunter
Billy Hatcher & The Giant Egg
Fireblade
Tiger Woods 2004
Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2
Cubix Robots For Everyone
X2 Wolverine's Revenge
True Crime: Streets of LA
Evolution: Skateboarding
Splinter Cell
Universal Studios
PK: Out of The Shadows
Zapper
Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums
Dr. Muto
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
Summoner: A Goddess Reborn
Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
Metroid Prime with Echoes Demo
Spy Hunter
WTA Tour Tennis
Beach Spikers
Transworld Surf: The Next Wave

$2.99
F-Zero GX
Lemony Snicket
NBA Street Vol 2
Madden 2005
007: Agent Under Fire
18 Wheeler
SSX Tricky
Legends of Wrestling
R Racing Revolution
Jeremy Mcgrath's Supercross World
Rayman Arena
Ty The Tasmanian Tiger
Robotech Battlecry
Fifa World Cup 2002
Tony Hawk's Underground
Super Bubble Pop
Def Jam Vendetta
Yu-Gi-Oh! Falsebound Kingdom
Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup
Star Fox Adventures
NHL 2005
NCAA Football 2004
NFL Street
NBA Live 2005
Mystic Heroes
Spawn: Armageddon
Vexx
Rocket Power: Beach Bandits
Top Gun: Combat Zone
Wrestlemania X8
Dragonball Z: Budokai
Viewtiful Joe 2
Cel Damage
X-Men Next Dimension
Hunter The Reckoning
Batman Vengeance
Disney's Tarzan
Taz Wanted
Defender
Evolution Snowboarding
Spider-Man
Midway Arcade Treasures 3
NFL Blitz Pro
Catwoman
Worms Blast
Men in Black II: Alien Escape
Charlies Angels
Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness
Outlaw Golf/Darkened Skye (2 in 1)
Rally Championship
Haunted Mansion
Black & Bruised

$3.99
Enter The Matrix
Shrek 2
Killer 7
Ribbit King
Geist
Pool Paradise
Battalion Wars


$4.99
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Pikmin
Soul Calibur II

[irishsoccermbw]

DANG there are 3 gamestops on the way to my gym, time to take advantage of .99 cent games for future trade in deals :)

[ratzombie]

Wow, some good stuff on there. I'll be heading out there today, so hopefully a full sheet of these coupons is put on one page sometime soon. ;) ;)

[hegemonyhog]

I've got a sheet of 8 ready if someone can host it.

[BearMan23]

7.99 Fire Emblem will be mine, thanks OP!

[chimpian]

This will be very nice :)
im hoping to nab at least battalion wars on my lunch break today.

anyone know what the price for it used is? its not coming up on their site?

[illmatic21]

Paper Mario 2 for about $12 isn't too bad but I don't know if I want to pay that much for a Gamecube game. I'll probably get Metroid Prime and Wave Race even though I've previously owned and beat both games, I enjoyed them a lot.

[wampa8jedi]

I've got a sheet of 8 ready if someone can host it.

Can imageshack or some such hosting do it temporarily?

[munch]

Paper Mario 2 for about $12 isn't too bad but I don't know if I want to pay that much for a Gamecube game. I'll probably get Metroid Prime and Wave Race even though I've previously owned and beat both games, I enjoyed them a lot.

What does that mean? Anyway, Paper Mario 2 is worth $49.99, even though the end boss is ridiculous.

[niceguyshawne]

I plan on making the rounds today.

[benjam138]

Added some games to the list above. Guess I missed them

[illmatic21]

What does that mean? Anyway, Paper Mario 2 is worth $49.99, even though the end boss is ridiculous.

I meant there's been a lot of sales lately where Xbox 360 games are $15 or so. I don't know if I could justify buying a used last game gen over a new 360 game.

[ratzombie]

About to leave the house, just host those coupons on http://www.imageshack.us

[illmatic21]

Soul Calibur II and Pikmin are two other noteworthy 4.99 games that aren't on that list.

[benjam138]

Soul Calibur II and Pikmin are two other noteworthy 4.99 games that aren't on that list.

Added them :)

[Puffa469]

Blurs 'Song 2' just popped into my head when I saw this thread.

WOOOO HOOOO!

I got a firstful of coupons and Im on my way. Hello $7 Eternal Darkness! =D

[PenguinoMF]

I'll be stopping by a couple tomorrow. Thanks!

[sonderiaom]

I know it's not perfect but Here (http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/233/5offgcuw9.jpg)'s my sheet of ten of them.

Edit: Ugh, tired, haven't used photoshop in a while, but these are better quality.

[munch]

How are you guys going to use this? I mean, are you going in with a bunch of coupons on the same transaction? doing one a day?

[ratzombie]

Thanks, sonderiaom. They turned out fine.

[Kuros]

Very nice. I'll have to hit up my local GS and pick up a game or two.

[sonderiaom]

Thanks, sonderiaom. They turned out fine.

I looked at them upclose and found that it looked like they would print poorly so I made a higher quality version.

[Kendro]

Anyway someone can make a multiple coupon page using the much higher quality PDF coupon?

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/current/033007/pdfs/olfsi_033007.pdf

I can't figure out how to do it with a PDF file.

Edit - I can't figure out how to make the link above work. The printable PDF is right below the the ad though.

[hegemonyhog]

Can imageshack or some such hosting do it temporarily?

Oh, duh.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/588/couponsfm8.jpg.

[Skylander7]

The coupon says one per user per visit in the bottom print.. for the stores in my area, I doubt mutliple uses on the same visit are going to be possible (unless the code applies to all games on a purchase on their PoS system automatically, which would be kick ass).

[Kendro]

Okay, here are coupons I created with MS Paint (ftw) from the much higher quality PDF versions. Only 4 per page since they are bigger.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8809/ebgamescouponku5.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ebgamescouponku5.jpg)


(http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=couponsbq9.jpg)

[reibeatall]

When you go to buy the games, if they don't want to let you use multiple that you'll just buy one game at a time. They'll want to avoid that because it messes with their numbers, so they should figure something out.

[Puffa469]

I just got back from my local Gamestop. They said I could get 1 game per coupon, and do it all in the same transaction.

Unfortunately the GC section was pretty beat. I wound up getting one game, Megman X collection for like $12. I mentioned the pickings being slim and they told me just a couple days ago someone came in right before close and bought like 20 GC games.


Oh well, I got more coupons and more gamestops to visit today! :D

[optimusprime]

Not to rain on this parade, but the link to the add now seems to say its only good for games $14.99 or higher.

[hegemonyhog]

Not to rain on this parade, but the link to the add now seems to say its only good for games $14.99 or higher.

Me: "Well, I do have this printed coupon from your website, and it doesn't have a price restriction on it."

Multiply that times ten. Should be a fun weekend!

[sonderiaom]

Not to rain on this parade, but the link to the add now seems to say its only good for games $14.99 or higher.

They'd just changed it then, probably in anticipation or from seeing this thread. Of course this means YMMV on getting the coupons without "$14.99 and higher" to work.

[loxthefox]

Clerk just shot me down on Pikmin with the coupon.

[jaso]

They'd just changed it then, probably in anticipation or from seeing this thread. Of course this means YMMV on getting the coupons without "$14.99 and higher" to work.

It's funny how they didn't even take the time to remove Splinter Cell from the image, too. Kind of contradictive.

[johnnypark]

So, anyone have the original that was posted w/o the price restriction?

[Kendro]

Clerk just shot me down on Pikmin with the coupon.
What was their reasoning? The computer automatically rejects any game lower than $15?

[reibeatall]

Unless the printout at my store says "Must be 14.99 or higher" I'm abusing this thing.

[Kuros]

Figures GS would turn a good deal into a shit one.

[reibeatall]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/ofsi_33007_pg1.jpg


That's from my e-mail this morning. It doesn't say "14.99 or higher."

[jaso]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/ofsi_33007_pg1.jpg


That's from my e-mail this morning. It doesn't say "14.99 or higher."

Yeah, it does.

[Damian]

That's from my e-mail this morning. It doesn't say "14.99 or higher."
Yes, it does. It's just a link to the image on their site, which has since been updated.

[Brainwave0]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/ofsi_33007_pg1.jpg


That's from my e-mail this morning. It doesn't say "14.99 or higher."
Actually, the coupon your showing says $5 off any used Gamecube game (priced $14.99 or higher). It's the same coupon I just got via email.

[reibeatall]

Yes, I'm well aware that the website says that, however, what got sent to me DID NOT say that, and that's what I'll go by.

Edit: Without zooming in, this is what I can read from the coupon.

$5 OFF
any used gamecube game

coupon code: ebc300 (1294 or something)

What I'm saying is that it was advertised to me as not having stipulations to it.

[sonderiaom]

In any case, all we have so far is a verified case of it working at the "$14.99 and over" with Megaman X collection; what we really need is for someone to try it with a game lower than that.

[jaso]

Word. I got in early and printed off three copies of the unaltered coupon. We'll see how it goes over lunchtime.

[Damian]

Yes, I'm well aware that the website says that, however, what got sent to me DID NOT say that, and that's what I'll go by.

Yes but can you prove that? I was emailed the same thing, but it was just a hyperlink so now my ad says >$14.99 as well. We have the coupon sheets people made, but no one seems to have the full unedited ad from before the switch.

[triplehelix]

Hmm... lets hope we can really use this on any Gamecube game. I'd love to pick up Batallion Wars for $5.00, among some other games.

damn, i just payed $9.99 for batallion wars 2 days ago... and watch the bastard pull the game out from under the desk in a cd case likes its used or some shit... i hate how they keep their games, new or used.

but yeah i saw a RE package which was $34.99 i beleive with Resident Evil, Resident Evil Zero, and Resident Evil 4. So its like the 3 games for the price of Resident Evil 2... lol but use your $5 off and get it for $30.

And thanks for the list benjam, I might go pick up a few of those if the coupon is still good when i get back from my trip.

[zman73]

Glad I went crazy and printed off 8 of these before the switch... can print off more in the copier if they are accepted

[eugaet]

...and watch the bastard pull the game out from under the desk in a cd case likes its used or some shit... i hate how they keep their games, new or used. Yeah, that's why I don't shop there unless it's an extremely good deal...and they have a shrinkwrapped copy on hand, although they've likely just re-shrinkwrapped it themselves.

I consider everything sold at GS/EB as used.

[abhinav]

this is still working, maybe they will accept it?

Okay, here are coupons I created with MS Paint (ftw) from the much higher quality PDF versions. Only 4 per page since they are bigger.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8809/ebgamescouponku5.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ebgamescouponku5.jpg)


(http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=couponsbq9.jpg)

[GTZ_NSR]

According to the ad, the coupon only works on games $14.99 and up.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/current/033007/default.asp?affid=3002&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-iXoPVXc4fYJscZS2EEdLVQ

[jaso]

According to the ad, the coupon only works on games $14.99 and up.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/current/033007/default.asp?affid=3002&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-iXoPVXc4fYJscZS2EEdLVQ

Yep, that's what we've been talking about for two pages now. ;)

[toocool17]

here is a scan of the original ad, hope this helps:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/immediategameing/other/gamestop016.jpg

[SirChadlyOC]

The coupon code on the newly-revised "$15 or higher" is the same as the old one, which really has me worried. This means that the computer will probably reject the transaction if it is on a game that's less that $15. I suppose it's possible that the cashier can over-ride it with a good argument, but knowing EBGames, I doubt they'll be nice and just do it. I guess we'll see what happens, but worse-case scenario, $5 off a $15 game is still pretty good.

[benjamouth]

Isn't the problem gonna be that this is a code they type in, so when it fails to work on a game they'll just tell you "Computer says no"

I get the impression from the way GS/EB do business a lot of people are gonna get refused on this.

EDIT - Ok, Sir Chad got in before me

[Halo05]

Yeah... I mean, off the top of my head, the one GC game I'm kinda looking for at this point is Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO which was already 20 something bucks. Still, they're assholes for not just taking the sales beating and firing the guy who made the initial flyer.

[Reality's Fringe]

$3.99 Killer 7 means all of you get JETZT(If you can still get the $5 off any)!

also, Skies of Arcadia and any cheap 1st party game you don't have for some reason.

[bier]

Just got back from my local GS - recently converted from Rhino. I bought Pikmin at $9.99. The original coupon wouldn't scan with the purchase. After the cashier asked, I told him I got the coupon in the weekly email flyer. He ajusted the price and I walked out the door with Pikmin for $5.29. Might have helped that he didn't seem to happy with his stores switch from Rhino to GS so I would say this is definately YMMV.

I saved the original flyer in pdf, so I'll try my luck with some other local stores.

[Derrick1979]

Anyone confirm if you can stack your edge card and get the 10% off with the coupon?

[Puffa469]

Anyone confirm if you can stack your edge card and get the 10% off with the coupon?

I stacked my Edge card with no problems.

[Derrick1979]

I stacked my Edge card with no problems.

Cool thanks.......:)

[Damian]

Okay, just got back. I used a non >$14.99 coupon to buy Fire Emblem ($12.99) with my Edge card. Total was $7.19 plus tax. One thing that may be a problem, although the clerk didn't say anything, the receipt says "Disc: 5.00 Promotion Not Found" for the line item that takes the coupon off.

[chimpian]

tried it in the livingston mall,nj and picked up battalion wars and paper mario both for about $18 total.

also i jsut checked and mario has this horrible sticky crap on it, any ideas on how to get it off?
or should i just try mild dish soap then rubbign alcohol

happy hunting all

[chimpian]

Okay, just got back. I used a non >$14.99 coupon to buy Fire Emblem ($12.99) with my Edge card. Total was $7.19 plus tax. One thing that may be a problem, although the clerk didn't say anything, the receipt says "Disc: 5.00 Promotion Not Found" for the line item that takes the coupon off.

I was talking to the manager behind the counter and he mentioned it usually takes 24 hrs for the coupon to get into their system so that could explain that.

[jgressley]

I just returned from a Gamestop in my area. Apparently, a proactive e-mail was sent this morning saying there was a misprint in the original coupon and they should only accept the coupon for used GC games $14.99 and up. He even tried my coupon on a cheaper item and it rang up that the item was ineligible for the coupon. (Metroid Prime for $5.99 - $5 was a no go.)

However, I did find a copy of Penny Arcade's comic collection, Vol 2 for $5.99 (volume 1 is priced the same). I feel so dirty for walking in expecting to spend $1 with the coupon and taking the bait to spend $6!!!

[Wario64]

holy crap this is a hot deal. with the early coupon that is.

[hegemonyhog]

tried it in the livingston mall,nj and picked up battalion wars and paper mario both for about $18 total.

also i jsut checked and mario has this horrible sticky crap on it, any ideas on how to get it off?
or should i just try mild dish soap then rubbign alcohol

happy hunting all

Use Goo Gone.

[ratzombie]

Well, I'm heading to Gamestop in an hour or so... hopefully my store doesn't read their e-mails. Although I think they should still honor it.

[kevzik]

How fucking lame. I get all exciting thinking I am finally going to score a decent deal at a GS and bam, they change what they originally had. Its no wonder why they ranked as the worst company on CAG. FUcking bull shit. I will still try to use the coupon though...So angery right now! Hey GS, take some notes from amazon.com...they don't even specialize in video games and they are a millions times better at your own game. FUCK YOU GS!

[dsullo]

my GS on RT 17 in NJ ried a 9.99 game and the coupon would not work. Then he tried a 14.99 game and the coupon did work. Leave it to GS to find another way to piss us off

[Wario64]

bah. so deal dead already. well, the good deal that is.

[MaxBiaggi3]

I went to three different Gamestop/EB Games stores this morning. The selection wasn't too good, but I did get three complete games for $5 plus tax. I'm sorry to hear about the new $14.99 restriction, but there wasn't much more I really wanted anyway.

[kevzik]

GS has already won worst everything for the 2007 awards imo.

[thegamer4787]

I thought that it was kind of off that GS would actually have a worthwhile deal, so the coupon adjustment doesn't surprise me. Anyway, good luck to anyone who attempts to use the old version of the coupon. I would've loved to get Battalion Wars...

[Heavy-Sixer]

Will the old version work on games $15 & up? Or won't it work at all?

[kevzik]

Will the old version work on games $15 & up? Or won't it work at all?

It should since both use the same coupon code.

[Gara]

Woo... Well, it's worth a try. Going to try and hitup the three local stores. Thanks, OP

[angrysalad187]

gah I really want Resident Evil 2 but it's still too dang expensive!

in for a bunch of the $1.99 AC games if the stores by me haven't been wiped.

[jaso]

Use Goo Gone.
I second the Goo Gone.

[heghei555]

I went to three GSs; the first had nothing worthwhile, the second didn't have their online connections and accepted the coupons on $4.99 games after calling their district manager (free Viewtiful Joe and Intellivision lLives), and the third told me they'd gotten an email that said it was only good for $14.99 and up (tho I got some used DVD boxsets super cheap there, even before the buy 2 get one free, that I'd been looking for, so it was still worthwhile going). I may have gotten to the 2nd store before the email had gotten out (or at least before the district manager had read it). The original coupon says something about "see local store associate for details", so they're probably not actually breaking consumer protection law by not honoring it on cheaper games.

[eugaet]

However, I did find a copy of Penny Arcade's comic collection, Vol 2 for $5.99 (volume 1 is priced the same). That's a pretty good deal, I think regular price is $12.99 or so. I may see if any of my local GSes have Vol 3 and how much they want for it.

And PA (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/03/30) has some funny stuff to say about GS today. Dija whoziwhat? Wigital diga-whachamaha? Heh heh heh. I can only hope EB/GS suffers such a fate...soon.

[shinclyde]

From the way Gamestop/EBGames do their promotions/trade-in prices, it doesn't sound insane that one or two corporate people from gamestop check Cheapassgamer.com often daily, kinda creepy actually.

[jgressley]

That's a pretty good deal, I think regular price is $12.99 or so. I may see if any of my local GSes have Vol 3 and how much they want for it.

And PA (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/03/30) has some funny stuff to say about GS today. Dija whoziwhat? Wigital diga-whachamaha? Heh heh heh. I can only hope EB/GS suffers such a fate...soon.

3rd Volume was still $12.99 or I would have grabbed it, too.

[benjamouth]

From the way Gamestop/EBGames do their promotions/trade-in prices, it doesn't sound insane that one or two corporate people from gamestop check Cheapassgamer.com often daily, kinda creepy actually.

.........and get that extra $10 on two 360 games shut down, no infact change it to only be for games released this month.

Oops wrong window.

[toneroni]

this is some BS...i was all set to get a couple of GC games that i previously sold...ah well.

[iamamoogle]

Though it does suck that the coupon is restricted to games 14.99 and up, I still managed to find a few games worth getting...

I picked up Resident Evil 4 for about $12.00 after the coupon, Edge Card, and tax. So not so bad (I wish they had it in a non Blockbuster case, but at least it has the actual insert, no book though).

I also considered getting Zelda: Four Swords Adventure, Luigi's Mansion, or Kirby's Air Ride wich would also fit in the deal.

I say its a decent deal, better then paying full price, thats for sure... but I can agree that Game Stop/EB aren't quite what they used to be.

[Gara]

Hitup three stores and they all let me use one coupon. Ended up with Viewful Joe and Metroid prime free. Third store only let me use it on a 14.99 title so I picked up resident evil.

Third store was nice enough to give me a couple of free lost in blue 2 stylus packs for the trouble. While browsing I also noticed they restocked some old penny guides from the back room. Yay for another tales of legendia

Thanks, op!

[toldawg128]

This will be very nice :)
im hoping to nab at least battalion wars on my lunch break today.

anyone know what the price for it used is? its not coming up on their site?
When your doing a search, there will be a link at the bottom of the page that says: "Show backordered used products that may be available in stores." Click that if you can't find what your looking for on the site (good for checking out the store locator).

[donut]

Picked up a minty Metroid Prime for $.97 (at about 3 pm)
No issue with the 4 to a page set up - Thanks Op!

lol and while I was there, 4 staff members had a Regional sales call on speaker, no mention of the coupon correction, but by golly staff bess get better at the closing phone reminder about "don't forget to bring some games in to trade and receive an extra 20% on pre orders!" LOL
:bouncy:

[CaoPi]

hmm I might check this out but the gamecube selection is always small at every gamestop I visit...

[Superstar7]

That $5 off sounds great, especially to play a GC classic on my Wii. Good lookin' out!

[freshzen]

Yeah Paper Mario is worth buying at whatever price, however I think it's $13.50 after MVP at game crazy, and will probably show up sooner or later.

I'm in for whatever I can get :) I'm going to print out 5+ coupons and go some some different stores...my GC collection is gonna get a little bit bigger this weekend :)

[ihadFG]

Donkey Konga 2 for $9 and MGS: Twin Snakes for $12 is tempting...but the closest GS to me that actually them it is a 30 minute drive. I'll probably pick up Metroid Prime 2 for $9 though at my local GS.

[Doomed]

Got F-Zero GX for ~$3 at GS, and 007 Nightfire ~$7 at EB-read on!

After reading all the horror stories about EB/GS, I forgot how cool mine were(sometimes). At GS, the computer accepted the coupon, but it didn't deduct anything. He called the closest EB(the one I went to for 007) and asked their opinion. He ended up deducting it manually.:D

EB, different story. It was marked as ~$12 , not ~$10. (After I bought it, I tore off the first sticker to reveal a $10 sticker. EB marking up stuff? The horror!) That threw my plan a loop, and I [akwardly] ran to the car for more monies. :oops: However, they didn't say anything about the coupon not showing up, although the clerk did look at it for a little. I say YMMV at GS, EB seems OK.

[irishsoccermbw]

I am sooooo damn glad i went out at 10am this morning i knew they would fuck this deal up..i ended up with:
Resident Evil 0-$5
Geist-3.59
Wave Race- .89 (best deal)
F-Zero-2.69
and lastly Viewitful Joe-1.79

Is it worth me going back out tomorrow and trying again, or are all stores getting that terrible memo

[mrcheapo11]

I hope to go to GS tomorrow. I won't even bother to get $5 off games under $15. A GS that is a little farther than my regular GS has Zatch Bell Mamodo Battles actually instock. I really hope it is in good condition, with case and booklet.

On another note, Eternal Darkness' price was raised? It was only $10 before... And I just recently found out my "good" EB(can EB/GS really be good?) turned into a GS, making it so two GSs are within a mile of each other.

[Halo05]

I am sooooo damn glad i went out at 10am this morning i knew they would fuck this deal up..i ended up with:
Resident Evil 0-$5
Geist-3.59
Wave Race- .89 (best deal)
F-Zero-2.69
and lastly Viewitful Joe-1.79

Is it worth me going back out tomorrow and trying again, or are all stores getting that terrible memo

Bah, give it a shot. Some cool employees will say "F this" to the memo anyways. If I didn't have GH2 and like 300 dollars worth of stuff from Play-asia inbound, I'd be out hassling EBstops.

[chodax]

Did it change or something? The only coupon thats 5 dollars off requires you to spend 14.99

[kklems]

Over the course of the day I stopped at 2 gamestops and 1 EB Games. First one went off with no trouble got $6.99 game for $1.79. Stop two no problem got a $12.99 game $7.29. Third one got battalion wars for $3.99 but the store employees where having a tough time figuring it out.

Employee 1 to Employee 2: Where is the coupons sku?
Several minutes later Employee 1: Oh there it is...daaaa (he said daaaaaa) He was looking for the coupon code on the coupon :) You know...right in the middle.

Ok hand him my edge card. He rings things up and wham the coupon wont work.

Employee 1 huddled with Employee 2: It doesn't come up. What do I do?

Employee 2: What does the coupon say?

Employee 1: Not valid with other offers. The edge card is an offer isn't it.

Employee 2 : I guess so.

Me>>>>starting to get a headache. "If I remember the store at the mall had to override the coupon because the sku wasn't in the system"

Employee 1: Well I guess you can only use the coupon. But $5 is more than $.80 so it works out ok.

Me>>>>>>picks self off of floor. Thought to myself A retail employee just did math in his head and got it right :) Just kidding. But I wasnt going to fight if they took the coupon.

Employee 1: The coupon still doesn't work

Employee 2: Let me see.

3 minutes later and 2 re rings Battalion Wars out the door for $4.27.

The bad news is I think they let the day time guy go which sucks because he was helpful.

I still have one original print off left plus the last store gave me back the coupon ?!!? May have to venture out this weekend and hope the weekend help didnt read the memo because the last store had tons of sub $15 gc games.

[johnnypark]

I managed to get a few games, apparently they didnt get the e-mail there yet, either. i GOT:

Metroid Prime - $1
Rogue Squadron 2 - $5
Resident Evil - $8.90 or something

Not too bad, hopefully they'll still honor the coupons even though that e-mail is going out. Talk about bad business practice to not honor their OWN COUPONS because of their mistake.

[jack987]

Um, I havent read through the whole thread yet, but the coupon says "Any Used Gamecube game (Priced $15 or higher)" yet most of you still got a couple of games that cost around $7 before the deduction...

[MisterNewGuy]

Can someone please host the original PDF with the before the 14.99 addition. so i can have the whole flyer as proof.

thanks

[Unickuta]

Can someone please host the original PDF with the before the 14.99 addition. so i can have the whole flyer as proof.

thanks

ya me too

[primetime]

No luck for me. The manager was on the phone for like 15 mins or more until he finally called corporate and found out what the deal was. Wasted 20 minutes of my life at that store:)

[mickeyp]

I used the original coupon on a 9.99 game around 11:30am with the edge card. Mickey

[ratzombie]

I stopped by Gamestop today, there was nothing worth picking up. I saw a copy of Batallion Wars, grabbed it, and then realized it was a "new" copy. Oh well...

[Caswell]

This explains my experience this afternoon. Took the original coupon in looking for a copy of Paper Mario 2. Nothing really worth getting that I didn't already have, but Alien Hominid for $8.99 ($13.99 - $5.00) seemed worthwhile.

Coupon SKU rang up but no discount was applied. The cashier overrode it and I was on my way. Nice to have a decent GameStop close to work.

[Vinny]

Bah, I kinda regret not trying this. It would've been sweet if I could get $5 off any game but didn't know if I wanted to try it.

[chodax]

Some one please host the pdf tonight! I want to use this tomorrow. :)

[SpazX]

I managed to get a few games, apparently they didnt get the e-mail there yet, either. i GOT:

Metroid Prime - $1
Rogue Squadron 2 - $5
Resident Evil - $8.90 or something

Not too bad, hopefully they'll still honor the coupons even though that e-mail is going out. Talk about bad business practice to not honor their OWN COUPONS because of their mistake.

Damn, I didn't bother since I figured it wouldn't work. I guess you went to the EB or Gamestop on campus? Let me know if you're successful again, I might try it on Monday or something.

[Tsukento]

So here's a question. Is the coupon usable on only ONE game or multiples as long as its in one visit?

[Reira]

If anybody's still looking for the original...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/arnssg/gamestop033007ad.jpg

[johnnypark]

Damn, I didn't bother since I figured it wouldn't work. I guess you went to the EB or Gamestop on campus? Let me know if you're successful again, I might try it on Monday or something.

Yeah, I went to both actually. Gamestop didn't have many of the cheaper/below $10 games, it almost looked like they sent them all to EB. They let me use 2 coupons at once at EB, I was surprised, but I have a feeling that e-mail has gone out and they'll be less cool about it. I'm glad I went, though, I had all 3 of those games a few years ago and someone stole them all, so it's nice to have them back :)

[Ski Hawk]

Well, I know the guys at my GS pretty well, and they tend to be pretty out of the loop, so hopefully I should be able to cash in on this deal.

[allout1986]

It most likely won't work anymore. They probably sent out an update that makes it so the game has to be 14.99 or more. Doesn't stop an employee from manually adjusting the price, but I'm sure an email accompanied the update they sent out.

[avatar94]

I used it yesterday on 2 games that were both under $10 at 2 different stores. Neither store cared. One of them mentioned that it was supposed to be for $15 and up but that he didn't care since it was not mentioned on the coupon. He also thought it was funny that the game pictured on the coupon (Splinter Cell) was like $8.

[therodersabides]

Thanks Reira (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=82870), I was looking for that!

[jer7583]

could get some decent gamecube games for real cheap with this.

That is, if GameStop doesn't pull a GameStop and increase the price of their used gamecube inventory to minimum $14.99 or something.

Wow, I (Almost) called it on this one. There's no way EB/GS would let you use a coupon on anything. I had a feeling that the $14.99 limit was coming, one way or another. Assholes. Hopefully I can use this on some cheap games still anyway.

Sorry to toot my own horn, I just laughed a lot when I checked up on this thread again.

[irishsoccermbw]

Has anyone gotten this to work on an under 15 dollar game today (saturday)

[Tsukento]

And does the coupon take $5 off of multiple games or just one?

[irishsoccermbw]

well when i used it yesterday they were pretty set on one coupon/one game per visit. Luckily i live in ann arbor and there are 3 gamestops and 1 eb within a 5 mile radius so i hit em all up on my way to the gym

[tonic2]

Thanks for the great info on this coupon!!! I was able to snag F-Zero GX today (Saturday 3/31) for 7.99 - 5 = 2.99 + tax. I went to the EB Games in the Burlington Mall in Massachusetts, if anyone is interested - they didn't even question the coupon.:D I don't know if other locations are still accepting the coupon, but it's worth a shot

[Damian]

And does the coupon take $5 off of multiple games or just one?
One game, one coupon, per visit.

[Tsukento]

Lame. Judging by previous posts with mentionings of multiple games, I assumed it was the opposite. :(

[Damian]

Lame. Judging by previous posts with mentionings of multiple games, I assumed it was the opposite. :(
Well, as always, it depends on the clerk. That's the wording of the coupon though.

[SirChadlyOC]

I just got back from using 4 original coupons in two stores in the Polaris mall in Columbus, Ohio, and I have found the perfect strategy:

1. Take someone with you with their own coupon.
2. Use one coupon yourself on a valid game (priced $14.99 or more).
3. Have the second person behind you use a second coupon on an invalid game (less than $14.99).
4. Repeat.

This is perfect because the coupon works the first time with no problems. On the second time, they can't figure out why it doesn't work (because it just did), so they put in the discount manually. It also helped me that I had two different cashiers both times, and the first guy was the higer-up employee, and the second cashier was newer. The more-experienced guy just assumed that the problem was the other cashier (not the coupon or the customer).

For those who are curious, I scored these games (in order of purchases) after $5 coupons and the EDGE discounts:

EBX:
1. NHL 2006 ($19.99) for $12.99
2. SSX Tricky ($7.99) for $2.88
EBGAMES:
3. Pikmin 2 (17.99) for $11.97
4. 007 Everything or Nothing (9.99) for $4.80

[reibeatall]

Ok, I'm going to bring official word from Gamestop (well, what I read in the e-mails this morning.)

If you've got the coupon that doesn't say 14.99 or more, then you get it on any gamecube game. They'll have to manually deduct the price.

It was in two different e-mails, but the main one would be Store Informer from 3/30.

Now, getting a douche manager to listen is another thing altogether, but we HAVE been told to accept them.

[primetime]

Ok, I'm going to bring official word from Gamestop (well, what I read in the e-mails this morning.)

If you've got the coupon that doesn't say 14.99 or more, then you get it on any gamecube game. They'll have to manually deduct the price.

It was in two different e-mails, but the main one would be Store Informer from 3/30.

Now, getting a douche manager to listen is another thing altogether, but we HAVE been told to accept them.

Well, that's promising news but it usually seems like CAGs know more about the specifics of a lot of these deals than the store personnel do :) . I might have to try again later this week, as I was rejected earlier.

[kevzik]

So they have been told to accept them...hmmm. If I get challanged, could I just say..."go read your current email..."

"Now what (bitch)?!"

[vherub]

that's pretty decent of them to accept the coupons, thanks for the info

[primetime]

Umm, is this deal only supposed to work with an Edge card or whatever? I don't have a subscription so I really don't know how to explain how I got the coupon. Maybe I'll have to think about getting one again...

[donut]

No issues for me today.
Both over $15 and under.
Used one per game but all stores were fine with extra separate purchases with each coupon.
Stacked with Edge.
No biggie....

[Ski Hawk]

Ok, I'm going to bring official word from Gamestop (well, what I read in the e-mails this morning.)

If you've got the coupon that doesn't say 14.99 or more, then you get it on any gamecube game. They'll have to manually deduct the price.

It was in two different e-mails, but the main one would be Store Informer from 3/30.

Now, getting a douche manager to listen is another thing altogether, but we HAVE been told to accept them.
You tell me that right after I get back?! :)

[DarkEclipse234]

The deal worked for out for me today. Picked up Pikmin for about 5 bucks.

[Sofa King Kool]

Whoo! Imma get Killer7 for $3 bucks!

[reibeatall]

Umm, is this deal only supposed to work with an Edge card or whatever? I don't have a subscription so I really don't know how to explain how I got the coupon. Maybe I'll have to think about getting one again...

No, it has nothing to do with the Edge card.

Basically, there are multiple ways to sign up with your e-mail address. In store when you reserve stuff, when you return stuff, or online. They send these to you.

[primetime]

No, it has nothing to do with the Edge card.

Basically, there are multiple ways to sign up with your e-mail address. In store when you reserve stuff, when you return stuff, or online. They send these to you.

Great, thanks a bunch. Hopefully they'll give me my deal next week8-)

[raisin]

no cigar for me at all. wouldnt budge said it was a computer problem and it was in the system.

[theflicker]

Stopped at 2 and picked up Viewtiful Joe 2 at 2.99 and Beyond Good & Evil for 9.99.

[Tsukento]

Stopped at 2 and picked up Viewtiful Joe 2 at 2.99 and Beyond Good & Evil for 9.99.
You're a lucky bastard for even finding the GameCube version of that. All I was able to find ever was a lone PS2 version. :(

I stopped by a GameStop earlier. Picked up Skies of Arcadia Legends.

SoAL = $19.99
-$5.00 Promo = $14.99
-$2.00 (10%) Edge Card Discount = $12.99
x6% Florida Sales Tax = +$0.78

Total: $13.77

Friggen win.

Might later on pick up Wario World or one of the Resident Evil titles I don't have.

[reibeatall]

You're a lucky bastard for even finding the GameCube version of that. All I was able to find ever was a lone PS2 version. :(



BG&E for is that hard to find? I might have to get my store's copy, then.

[Tsukento]

BG&E has been near impossible to find at most places. I didn't even find my copy until GameStop bought up Rhino.

[donut]

BG&E has been near impossible to find at most places. I didn't even find my copy until GameStop bought up Rhino.

LOl check you pm box!

[Rozz]

You're a lucky bastard for even finding the GameCube version of that. All I was able to find ever was a lone PS2 version. :(

I stopped by a GameStop earlier. Picked up Skies of Arcadia Legends.

SoAL = $19.99
-$5.00 Promo = $14.99
-$2.00 (10%) Edge Card Discount = $12.99
x6% Florida Sales Tax = +$0.78

Total: $13.77

Friggen win.

Might later on pick up Wario World or one of the Resident Evil titles I don't have.

You're lucky you guys only have to pay 6%, in the other two counties it's 6.5% and 7.0% ;)

I might pick up Skies of Arcadia, hope it's still there

[reibeatall]

You're lucky you guys only have to pay 6%, in the other two counties it's 6.5% and 7.0% ;)


We're running 8.25%

[Tsukento]

6% is frustrating enough as is. I can't imagine 6.5% or 7%. That practically kills whatever discounts Edge Card gives. :(

I'd rather move to a state that has no sales tax.

[benzene]

I picked up Metroid Prime for a buck with no problems. I almost got Resident Evil 0 too, but the second disk was missing.

[ratzombie]

I've got you all beat, tax here is 8.50%. :cry:

[Sofa King Kool]

If I go in on two seperate days, but still have the same guy behind the counter, will I be able to use it twice? I really want Killer7 and Billy Hatcher.
(Keep in mind that I don't think this guy likes me very much because I told him I don't like Halo)

[sonderiaom]

I've got you all beat, tax here is 8.50%. :cry:

8.8% Granted not a competition that I'd want to win, but, ya know.

[Sofa King Kool]

I gots no tax. Woot NH.

[donut]

I've got you all beat, tax here is 8.50%. :cry:

...8.75....sigh...:roll:

[ihadFG]

...8.75....sigh...:roll:

Sheesh, my tax is only 5%

[Tsukento]

If I go in on two seperate days, but still have the same guy behind the counter, will I be able to use it twice? I really want Killer7 and Billy Hatcher.
(Keep in mind that I don't think this guy likes me very much because I told him I don't like Halo)
The coupons are on the site. You're making seperate purchases. So you'll be alright. :P

[Sofa King Kool]

The coupons are on the site. You're making seperate purchases. So you'll be alright. :P

Ok. I still hope there's a different cashier though...

[borg20001]

On Friday, 3/30 I stopped by a GS and found a used copy of StarFox Adventures for GC for $9.99 and gave them the old non-restricted coupon and my Edge Card.

Cashier took the coupon and ran it but it wouldn't take. He looked to the senior cashier who said, just mark it down $5. So he took off $5 and also applied the edge card so I walked out with the game for $4.50 before taxes.

Not sure if it will work for the remaining couple of days that it's valid (they probably will have read the email by now I would think.) But thanks OP for the heads up!

[jaso]

I used this twice - once for F-Zero and once for Geist. I live in a small town, which may have made this more possible. Anyway, I paid roughly seven bucks for both games. I think it's still a decent deal if you're getting a 17.99 game that's kind of hard to find, too. Five bucks is five bucks.

[irishsoccermbw]

Just used it twice as well, SSX Tricky and Star fox Adventures both were 2.69 after tax (i found the one Starfox that wasnt marked up to 9.99 yay). This has to be the best deal of the year (for me atleast)...by the end of the weak im gonna end up more gamecube games then i can ever play

[toneroni]

i wonder if this works in nyc (we have some crappy Gamestops)

[Sofa King Kool]

Awesome. I just got Super Mario Sunshine for $13 bucks. I'm going back on Wednesday to grab either Killer7 or Billy Hatcher.

[schuerm26]

Does anyone remember the last time they had a b2g1 sale? This merger has been even worse than I thought it was going to be.

$5 off is nice though.

[Tsukento]

Hit up two GameStops earlier.

Custom Robo - $8.47
I-Ninja - $4.49

They manually overided the computer not accepting the discounts without any problems. Think I might nab some other games in the process. :)

[GrilledWitOnions]

I really bummed cause I got to this thread way late (today), and thought there wasno way I could get in on this. Well, Reibeatall was correct about the update in Store Informer! I went to my store (where I once worked) and showed the ASM the coupon; he had no idea about it at all, and said it was a pretty cool coupon. I was looking around and then felt sorta dishonest, so I told him straight up what I had heard (I know, it's a n00bish mistake but he's a cool guy and a friend of mine, and I figured if the SI was really there, it would be no problem). He wouldn't let me use the edge card though, since it says no other promos on the coupon :P So long story short, I picked up Killer 7 - $3.99, and I may go back for Rogue Squadron for $5. Other games I wanted were gone (one being f-zero gx), which had been there forever.

[reibeatall]

I really bummed cause I got to this thread way late (today), and thought there wasno way I could get in on this. Well, Reibeatall was correct about the update in Store Informer! I went to my store (where I once worked) and showed the ASM the coupon; he had no idea about it at all, and said it was a pretty cool coupon. I was looking around and then felt sorta dishonest, so I told him straight up what I had heard (I know, it's a n00bish mistake but he's a cool guy and a friend of mine, and I figured if the SI was really there, it would be no problem). He wouldn't let me use the edge card though, since it says no other promos on the coupon :P So long story short, I picked up Killer 7 - $3.99, and I may go back for Rogue Squadron for $5. Other games I wanted were gone (one being f-zero gx), which had been there forever.

Mwahahaha. Told ya!

[mogamer]

Does anyone remember the last time they had a b2g1 sale? This merger has been even worse than I thought it was going to be.

$5 off is nice though.

You know, I was thinking this myself a few weeks ago. They're so big now that they can hold out while chains like Gamerush clear out stock and become less of a threat.:cry:

[Sofa King Kool]

ZOMG I forgot to say!

Today when I went in to use the coupon, one of women working there said that they were taking ALL GAMECUBE GAMES PRICED $5.99 AND BELOW OFF THE SHELVES! I have no idea if this is YMMV or not. Just beware.

[schuerm26]

Sheesh, my tax is only 5%


Dook, New Hampshire doesn't have Sales Tax or State Income Tax? Where does the state get it's money from? (Wrong thread I know)

[raisin]

went with some friends and picked up batallion wars, chibi robo and alien hominid

[Tsukento]

ZOMG I forgot to say!

Today when I went in to use the coupon, one of women working there said that they were taking ALL GAMECUBE GAMES PRICED $5.99 AND BELOW OFF THE SHELVES! I have no idea if this is YMMV or not. Just beware.
Not really much to worry about, seeing as they're mostly crap 3rd party titles and EA Sports games.

[Wario64]

so they are honoring them now? that's good to hear...wonder what made them change their mind. guess i'm picking up wave race tomorrow

[Tsukento]

It's likely due to people having printed them out and trying to bring them in without knowing (or just trying to get through a loop hole, like all of us are :P) that it was updated.

No objections with them honoring it. It's probably the one good thing GameStop's done in a good while. $5 off with 10% off is likely the best deal you're ever going to get on GameCube games from GameStop until they start pushing them off shelves.

[Lapperscrapper]

I picked up Turok:Evolution for $2.82 yesterday night with the coupon+edge card. I know it sucks, but I loved the N64 Turoks and figured I would complete my collection.

The clerk looked like he was typing a book while trying to get the coupon to work (I guess he was adjusting the price of the game because the computer knew not to do it), but he didnt give me any problems, or say anything. It's great that they are honoring it, I would guess it is really to clear shelf space for the new systems.

There are 5 GS/EB's within 15 minutes of me, and I am going to hit all of them today, and get one game from each, whatever is cheap. Good luck to everyone else who wants to stockpile GC games.

Edit: Stopped by the closest EB during lunch, with coupon in hand. I found a couple of $5.99 games and a pair of $4.99 that I would have rather had (XIII, THPS3). I handed the clerk a $5.99 game with the coupon, and said "I would rather get one of these $4.99 games, but I dont know what you would do... maybe pretend it is $5.99 and I'll pay the $0.99?"... He called the manager, and the manager just said "Mark it down to zero"... I walked out with XIII for FREE!!! who-hoo. Thanks OP and those who made the sheets of coupons!

[Ricochet]

Went today to a nearby mall with one coupon and a gift card I received for Christmas. Hit up the Gamestop and found nothing worth buying, and then went to the Ebgames to be greeted with Beyond Good and Evil right on the top shelf of the used games rack. Picked it up, handed in my coupon, and renewed my edge card (whose discount was applied as well) for just under 25 dollars - the amount the giftcard was worth.

[spamfree2]

Well.. I picked up Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy. Read somewhere that it was a pretty good game.. It was 1.99+ tax after coupon. Too bad it was missing the instruction booklet.

[Sofa King Kool]

I really wish I clicked this thread earlier. There are a bunch of games I still want, but I'm only gunna be able to go to Gamestop one more time before the deal expires :-(

Dook, New Hampshire doesn't have Sales Tax or State Income Tax? Where does the state get it's money from? (Wrong thread I know)
I have no idea :P
But I love it.

[irishsoccermbw]

Just picked up resident evil 0 for under 5 bucks, i was talkin to the guy at the register he was tellin me how the company made 500 million in profits last year and its about damn time they have a good coupon. ^_^

[GrilledWitOnions]

Just picked up resident evil 0 for under 5 bucks, i was talkin to the guy at the register he was tellin me how the company made 500 million in profits last year and its about damn time they have a good coupon. ^_^I already have 0, but I saw it at my store and thought it was priced much higher? At any rate, nice deal!

edit: it was priced $9.99 at my store, so it must have been $4.99 w/coupon, which I guess is technically under $5. Glad I already have a copy as the copy at my store is generic cover. I got mine a year ago for my birthday. My parents bought it a pawn shop and it was complete and everything :D

[theeipi]

trade in for the wiki:

Guitar Hero (360) $25

[ihadFG]

I picked up TimeSplitters 2 today. It even had the case and manual :applause:
Although their other copy had neither.

[johnnypark]

Got F-Zero (complete and actually in excellent condition!) today for about $3. The coupon wouldn't accept and the guy asked his manager, who was equally confused. It seems as though they're completely unaware about the change on the website, because that's the 2nd time I've used those coupons at that store :)

[Sofa King Kool]

Damn! I just went back there today but I didn't have the coupons. Such a waste :bomb:

My GS is really lacking in Gamecube games. Today they only had 2 of the 7 games I was looking for. Hopefully they'll be there tommorrow.

[Caj814]

picked up Tales of Symphonia and Super Smash Brothers in pretty good condition,I might pick up Super Mario Sunshine next before the coupon expires.

[cchen326]

How are you guys getting games for $1.99. The coupon states any used gamecube game $14.99 and up?

[Reira]

Used the coupon yesterday to pick up Sphinx & the Cursed Mummy for $2.11 with tax. Probably will try to pick up one more game tomorrow.

How are you guys getting games for $1.99. The coupon states any used gamecube game $14.99 and up?

That's the revised coupon. Here's (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2795480&postcount=122) the original version that many are still accepting.

[GrilledWitOnions]

That's the revised coupon. Here's (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2795480&postcount=122) the original version that many are still accepting.If they don't accept it, tell them to check their store informers, it instructs them to accept it. Something like, "I heard you still accept the coupons, someone at a forum said it was in a store informer..."

I think that would work :D

[darisma]

I am going to try it this evening. Will let you guys know if they would accept the coupon.

[spamfree2]

Picked up a complete and scratchless Beyond Good & Evil and complete Rogue Squadron II for < $15. They did say the coupon was suppose to be 14.99+ but discounted it anyways. Pretty quick and painless. Now I am wondering if I should pick up.. Billy Hatcher .

[mickeyp]

When I went to get F-zero they did not know why it did not work so they called someone up that also did not know why, eventually the person on the phone told them how to do it. Mickey

[Sofa King Kool]

Just went back today and got Billy Hatcher and F-Zero for $13 bucks. I almost didn't get to use the coupon because the guy thought that today was the 5th. I figured I just got the date wrong so I paid full price and went back to the car. When I got to the car I realized that my receipt said 4/4/07, so I went back in and got my five bucks back.

[007]

Snagged a mint F-Zero and a mint Metroid Prime for $4.

I love this coupon.

And... unless I'm confused, the coupon expires on the 5th... so you can still USE it on the 5th, right?

[Tsukento]

Yes, it should work until the end of tomorrow night.

I think I'll grab Tales of Symphonia and Resident Evil next with this coupon. Was thinking of getting RE4 until I heard about it being ported to Wii with the PS2 extras.

[GrilledWitOnions]

Just went back today and got Billy Hatcher and F-Zero for $13 bucks. I almost didn't get to use the coupon because the guy thought that today was the 5th. I figured I just got the date wrong so I paid full price and went back to the car. When I got to the car I realized that my receipt said 4/4/07, so I went back in and got my five bucks back.I was under the impression that it was good until the end of the 5th anyway; don't expiration dates usually work that way? I hope so 'cause there are two GS' I need to visit but they are 45 minutes away, and I won't be going to them until tomorrow. I'm just worried that when the coupon doesn't work they will say it's because it's the 5th and it's expired. Not sure what to do... would hate to use all that gas to get a few games today.

edit: how did two people get in before me? Note to self: post less, post quicker :P

[nyprimus4]

Ehh, slim pickings at my store.

[johnnypark]

Ehh, slim pickings at my store.

Same here, dispite some initial 1st-finds. About 2 weeks ago, both stores near me had the GC Fire Emblem, now none of them do. I really wanted it for $8!

If anyone can find excess copies of it w/ the coupon, perhaps a trade could be arranged?

[Sofa King Kool]

I was under the impression that it was good until the end of the 5th anyway; don't expiration dates usually work that way? I hope so 'cause there are two GS' I need to visit but they are 45 minutes away, and I won't be going to them until tomorrow. I'm just worried that when the coupon doesn't work they will say it's because it's the 5th and it's expired. Not sure what to do... would hate to use all that gas to get a few games today.

edit: how did two people get in before me? Note to self: post less, post quicker :P

It probably just depends on who's behind the counter. Coupons do work that way, but if you happened to get a...not so smart person behind the counter, you'll probably have a very hard time arguing with them about it.

[007]

Same here, dispite some initial 1st-finds. About 2 weeks ago, both stores near me had the GC Fire Emblem, now none of them do. I really wanted it for $8!


Same thing happened to me with 'Eternal Darkness'... there were copies at three stores near me... 2 used at EB and GS, one new at another store. All 3 disappeared when I went back to get one 3 days later. It's not fun. :cry:

On that note, I picked up 'Fire Emblem' two days before the coupon hit. That's mine, though, so I suppose that doesn't help too much. ;)

[boyboy1080]

managed to get ikaruga for 33 dollars.

used the coupon +10% off with edge card

[hegemonyhog]

I've made great use of this coupon - so far, I've gotten P.N. 03, Starfox Adventures, Geist and Batallion Wars all for under $10 (with the first for free).

As far as I can tell, nobody in my area but me is using this coupon - the employees don't even know where I got it!

[johnnypark]

I've made great use of this coupon - so far, I've gotten P.N. 03, Starfox Adventures, Geist and Batallion Wars all for under $10 (with the first for free).

As far as I can tell, nobody in my area but me is using this coupon - the employees don't even know where I got it!

That seems to be the way around here, too, I think this is one of the best-kept secret deals for something being posted all over the internet.

Of course, it's also being used to swipe up bargain-bin (pricewise, anyway) Gamecube games, so to say it's for a niche market might be an understatement.

[Sofa King Kool]

I've made great use of this coupon - so far, I've gotten P.N. 03, Starfox Adventures, Geist and Batallion Wars all for under $10 (with the first for free).

Lucky! I wanted to get P.N. 03, but nobody has it anymore.

[spamfree2]

Lucky! I wanted to get P.N. 03, but nobody has it anymore.

Is PN 03 any good? I've read some reviews a while back that didn't seem too stellar. But sometimes those reviews aren't always correct.

[Lapperscrapper]

I went on a spree yesterday. I hit 6 different gamestops. I had the same story as hegemonyhog (http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=23084). At each one, the cashier seemed clueless, had no idea why the coupon wasnt working, or where I got it.

At some I said I got it in my email from the weekly flyer, and they were like "Weekly flyer???"

Only one actually refused to take it, after calling a bunch of people including, as he said, "The district manager".

Only at 2 stores did the cashier find a manager who had actually seen on of the coupons, which resulted in immediatly marking down the game $5.

No store yesterday would just give me a $4.99 game for free, unlike one I visited the other day.

I found it best to just play clueless, like I had no idea why the computer would not take the coupon.

It seems that managers never check their email.

My total score was 11 games in 2 days for $25.55
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - $2.85
Extreme G3 + P.N. 03 - $5.24
SSX3 - $5.24
Bloodrayne - $0.93
XGRA - $0.93
Spider-Man - $2.82
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 - $2.82
Turok Evolution - $2.82
XIII - $FREE!!!
Splinter Cell - $1.90

I also picked up Custom Robo and Star Fox Assault for $10 total earlier this week. It has been a good week for gamecube games. Thanks again to the OP.

[Sofa King Kool]

Is PN 03 any good? I've read some reviews a while back that didn't seem too stellar. But sometimes those reviews aren't always correct.

The reviews wern't great, but if I had found it and used the coupon it would have been free, which makes it great.

[darisma]

Went to 2 gamestop and they had lots of games that I wanted. Both stores only let me use one coupon :(
They didn't ask or seem to know about that it had to be $14.99 or more. I got Chaos field for $5 after coupon (Not sure if it is a good game but hope it is fun like Ikaruga)

[Rozz]

I got F-Zero for a little over $3 and Mega Man X Collection for a bit over $13. Thanks OP!

[bier]

Hit three more today. More clueless but helpful cashiers. All had to override the system. Total for the week, 5 cheap games ($2 or $3 each after coupon) for the kids. Pikmen, Midway Arcade Treasure III, Zapper, Viewtiful Joe II, and Rocket Power Beach Bandits. Kids are happy - makes me happy. Thanks OP!

[Tsukento]

What a friggen haul today. I hit up three GameStops (thankfully my dad came with and had his own Edge Card, that's how much he rules) and got the following:

Resident Evil 4 w/ Collector's Tin - $17.49
Tales of Symphonia - $11.19
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures - $11.19
Resident Evil - $7.19
XIII - FREE
Beyond Good & Evil (FINALLY) - $8.49
Super Monkey Ball - $7.19
Wario World - $8.49

Among that, I found four DVDs I had been looking for, as well as a used Game Boy Player. Originally wanted to get Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness instead of Wario World, but they somehow didn't have it despite having the case. Got to at least keep the case since they were going to toss it anyways.

Overall, I think this was a great week. After peeling off some stickers, it looks like they hella bumped up some prices on some of these damn games. RE's first tag had $9.99 while its latest tag had $12.99. What mainly annoyed the hell out of me was the first GS I went to had all copies of the RE series for the Cube there, but 2/3/C:V were worth way more than they should've been. Someone please explain to me how Code: VERONICA is $9.99 used for the PS2 yet $24.99 on the Cube? :|

[toldawg128]

I finally got around to using these coupons.

I got:

Skies of Arcadia Legends
Fire Emblem PoR
Battalion Wars
Metroid Prime w/MP2 demo

I really wanted Eternal Darkness, but I couldn't find a complete one.

[monkeydeew]

Resident Evil 4 w/ Collector's Tin - $17.49
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u lie dam nice hella lucky i almost paid 60 on ebay for one

[Tsukento]

Seriously, I was suprised when I saw it. I hadn't seen it in a long time and forgot it even existed. XD I insta-yoinked the moment I read that it was the RE4 CE. It originally was being sold for $24.00 until I used the coupon and my Edge Card.

[monkeydeew]

ebay it and preorder re4 wii it will probably come in a cool case too

[Tsukento]

Nah, I'm cool now. :P I only had to pay less than $20 for this. No intention on selling it to pay for a $50 version later on. :P

[GrilledWitOnions]

Hit up another GS last night w/my girlfriend. Didn't want to press my luck so I only had one coupon for each of us (but for some reason forgot to print more to go to the other store:P).
I piocked up Viewtiful Joe for something like $2. My g/f bought Chrystal Chronicles for $8. I forgot to use my damn edge card, but I still think it worked out great.
Brought the games to the counter and the guys couldn't get them to work, and jumped straight to the conclusion I had feared: it was the 5th and so they were 'expired'. Luckily, the manager-looking guy figured they shouldn't be expired but that the computer was mistakenly not accepting them. He said that since corporate is in Texas, and the stores there were closed already, the computers here were considering it an expired coupon. I don't think this is true but I just went along with it since he was giving us the discount. But he seemed worried he would get in trouble. Really wanted to tell him to check his Store Informer, that was he was doing was perfectly fine, but didn't want to screw it up. So, that is my final story.

[monkeydeew]

they forgot to use my edge card on some games today too but i just returned to the store and they adjusted the price

[Tsukento]

Today? Dude, I'm hoping you're refering to the PS2 deal. o_o Cause the GameCube one's been dead since last week.