Micro Center - $10 off any game or accessory, 4/4-4/6

[hegemonyhog]

http://cps7.00b.net/498/content_load/630/coupon.html

Only in-store, new or used.

[chicagoz]

Nice. If you can find a game for under $10, it's free with this. Thanks!

[CocheseUGA]

Dammit, won't be near one until the 7th.

[lurknomore]

This coupon is going to be dangerous on $20 accessories and cheaper priced DS games.

[V4oLDbOY]

Fantastic. I got one right on the way to my university, I can pick up a ds case before I got to class.

So I can just print it out and get a <10 item for free, with no bitching...nice. I wonder if I can use this on a few occasions, like each day, 4/4, 4/5, and 4/6. If anyone has a request that I can get for free maybe I'll pick one up for you...

[jgressley]

This is quite a generous offer from Microcenter. They must not like carrying <$10.00 games and accessories... :)

I'm also thinking this coupon code is not unique, either. I got the e-mail and opened it on my desktop and then opened the link in this thread on my laptop - both coupons were identical.

[V4oLDbOY]

This is quite a generous offer from Microcenter. They must not like carrying <$10.00 games and accessories... :)

I'm also thinking this coupon code is not unique, either. I got the e-mail and opened it on my desktop and then opened the link in this thread on my laptop - both coupons were identical.

So it'll work if I try to use it tomorrow?

[Edge]

Hmm, that might be a nice way to get some cheap Marketplace Points for the Xbox 360...

Wouldn't this also make the Wii Nunchuk $10?

[gorgo]

Hmm, that might be a nice way to get some cheap Marketplace Points for the Xbox 360...



good call on 360 Marketplace points...

[aphu9876]

good call on 360 Marketplace points...

Does anyone know if this will work on Microsoft Points, I was thinking the same thing.

[QiG]

Does microcenter ever run promotions on full-price videogames in-store? I have one about a half hour away, but $10 off will wash out in gas if I head out there for nothing.

[joserjerr]

I was all set to go to Micro Center then I saw this line "Some products may be excluded". We'll see how easy it is to use and how many items it covers soon enough.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the email coupon! Might have to load up again, like the Circuit City B1g1 free couple months ago. Still have 2 unused ones.

[happyorangeman]

Thanks hegemonyhog. I'll use this later today on something.

[jgressley]

I just stopped by and picked up a copy of PGR3 for Xbox 360 with the coupon. It was $9.99, and I owed $0.01 cent to the cashier to take my prize home. Wartech is the only other $9.99 Xbox 360 game...

I'm not sure if this works on MS points or not (that was my intent), but their regular price for 1600 points is $24.99 (so its not as good a deal as it could be, assuming it works).

[JJSP]

Wii Zapper for $10?
Wii Points for $10?

[wubb]

Is there a page on microcenter.com that links to the coupon? (Just want to be prepared if they give me trouble with the coupon.) Or was this in an e-mail?

I also got a postcard in the mail from them for a free 2GB thumb drive so maybe I'll drive over and pick that up at the same time. :D

[strdr4]

Is anyone kind enough to buy a 1600 point card for me? I'll paypal ya $15 for it. No MC near me.

[Dingleberry]

I'm gonna give it a whirl here in about an hour or so

[soonersfan60]

Got Wii points with no problem.

[s0undwav3]

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.

[nbr2son]

Cool! Thanks OP.

Just picked up new Splinter Cell Dble Agnt PS3. $40-$10 coupon = $30 in Santa Clara.

[speedracer]

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.
Holy shit. Yikes.

[bier]

Thanks, I picked up the PS2 version of Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection for $5.29 out the door. Looks like I'll stop by a few times this weekend to pick up more.:bouncy:

[Tybee]

Also got a 1600 point card. Sucks that they charge $25 for it regularly. But $15 is still better than $20, which is what it costs most places.

Incidentally, has anyone tried using this more than once yet? They put my name and information in the computer, and I wasn't sure if it was for marketing purposes or to track my usage of the coupon.

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.

Man, that's fucked up. But TECHNICALLY, while it doesn't specifically exclude points on the coupon, it DOES say "Some items may be excluded," so they were well within their rights to declare them off limits, even though another store might not.

Is anyone kind enough to buy a 1600 point card for me? I'll paypal ya $15 for it. No MC near me.

By the time you add in paypal fees and postage, it barely seems worth the trouble.

[eshbums]

Is there a page on microcenter.com that links to the coupon? (Just want to be prepared if they give me trouble with the coupon.) Or was this in an e-mail?

I also got a postcard in the mail from them for a free 2GB thumb drive so maybe I'll drive over and pick that up at the same time. :D

The coupon is part of an email campaign, it's not located on the microcenter.com website.

[YoshiFan1]

I wish they had more locations, it's an awesome coupon but not worth it for me for 45 minutes of driving. Good deal for those with one more locally though

[runpuddrun]

picked up resistence for ps3 today for $19. AWESOME!!! Very nice goozex trade in also after I beat it for 950 pts.

[donut]

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.


:applause: Way to stick to your guns. :applause:

[Hibiwa]

Thanks, I picked up the PS2 version of Pinball Hall of Fame Williams Collection for $5.29 out the door. Looks like I'll stop by a few times this weekend to pick up more.:bouncy:

Were there any Wii or PSP versions?

[wowimsocute]

pardon the stupid question: is this at all microcenters?

[Hybrid5006]

Awe shucks! No microcenters around me. =(

[silent h3ro]

Nice. If you can find a game for under $10, it's free with this. Thanks!Thanks Captain Obvious and thanks OP.

[ets]

Picked up a viewtiful joe 2 for a penny. Found it in the used section marked down to 9.99, but its brand new still in plastic. Thinking of going back tomorrow and getting Red Hot Rumble to complete the series for 2 bucks.

[goengland]

picked up resistence for ps3 today for $19. AWESOME!!! Very nice goozex trade in also after I beat it for 950 pts.

So is it on sale for $29.99? The online price is still $59.99...

[s0undwav3]

So I went back to the Fairfax/Falls Church, VA Microcenter after lunch, since it is only 1 mile from my work, and I needed the exercise. So I used 3 printed out coupons for a total of 3 times. The manager was gone for the day - horray! So this was my strategy. Ask for the Wii Points, told the idiot cashier it's an accessory and finally he was not lazy and scanned it, and of course it worked, so I paid cash, no entering my name in the computer and then sealed the bag and went back again, bough a Nyko re-charging station for the Wii Motes - for $19.95 it's a good price and I love the one I got for my 360. Better than stupid rechargable batteries and they last longer on the charges. In anycase, then I went back again for another Wii Points, again, paid cash. But each time I went to the front, I went to a different cash register. Bang, 4000 Wii Points for $19.98 that's sweet!

I saw Baten Kaitos Origins for $19.99 but I didn't get it since it's such an older RPG but they had 2 copies if anyone is interested. Also, they had Viewtiful Joe 2 for $9.99 but my Microcenter would not allow any game under $10 be used with the coupon. Even though it states you can use the coupon for anything under $10, NEW or USED Games or Accessories.

Now that's a good day at Microcenter. I actually got stuff I will really use and not get some game that I might play for 1 or 2 hours and get bored too fast. That seemed that way for most of the Gamecube games....

[speedracer]

2000 Wii points for $9.99 OTD. Can't beat that with a stick. Thanks OP. Going back tomorrow for PGR3 (it's free with this coupon) and more points.

[stoned99]

So I went back to the Fairfax/Falls Church, VA Microcenter after lunch, since it is only 1 mile from my work, and I needed the exercise. So I used 3 printed out coupons for a total of 3 times. The manager was gone for the day - horray! So this was my strategy. Ask for the Wii Points, told the idiot cashier it's an accessory and finally he was not lazy and scanned it, and of course it worked, so I paid cash, no entering my name in the computer and then sealed the bag and went back again, bough a Nyko re-charging station for the Wii Motes - for $19.95 it's a good price and I love the one I got for my 360. Better than stupid rechargable batteries and they last longer on the charges. In anycase, then I went back again for another Wii Points, again, paid cash. But each time I went to the front, I went to a different cash register. Bang, 4000 Wii Points for $19.98 that's sweet!

I saw Baten Kaitos Origins for $19.99 but I didn't get it since it's such an older RPG but they had 2 copies if anyone is interested. Also, they had Viewtiful Joe 2 for $9.99 but my Microcenter would not allow any game under $10 be used with the coupon. Even though it states you can use the coupon for anything under $10, NEW or USED Games or Accessories.

Now that's a good day at Microcenter. I actually got stuff I will really use and not get some game that I might play for 1 or 2 hours and get bored too fast. That seemed that way for most of the Gamecube games....

Why did you pay cash ?

[strdr4]

Also got a 1600 point card. Sucks that they charge $25 for it regularly. But $15 is still better than $20, which is what it costs most places.

Incidentally, has anyone tried using this more than once yet? They put my name and information in the computer, and I wasn't sure if it was for marketing purposes or to track my usage of the coupon.



Man, that's fucked up. But TECHNICALLY, while it doesn't specifically exclude points on the coupon, it DOES say "Some items may be excluded," so they were well within their rights to declare them off limits, even though another store might not.



By the time you add in paypal fees and postage, it barely seems worth the trouble.
if they really charge $25 bucks for it then it's obviously not worth the trouble, but at the regular 19.99, 15 bucks for something that costs 9.99+tax seems very reasonable to me and you don't have to pay postage. Just me pm the code.

[the1brock]

Went there today. Used the coupon with no problems on Orange Box and also traded in Resistance Fall of Man. They are giving 24 trade in for it so if you are looking to unload it you might want to look there with the coupon, 35 off whatever.

[tah84ag]

Went to the Microcenter in Richardson, TX and picked up Wartech Senko No Ronde and PGR3 for a penny a piece. The cashier was astounded that I got the first one for one cent, so I gave him one of my printouts of the coupon and he let me do PGR as well. My friend was with me and got both of those games as well. They are no out of Wartech, but have twenty or so copies of PGR3 that are in a bin on the left side of the games area.

Two games for two cents, not too shabby.

[Tybee]

if they really charge $25 bucks for it then it's obviously not worth the trouble, but at the regular 19.99, 15 bucks for something that costs 9.99+tax seems very reasonable to me and you don't have to pay postage. Just me pm the code.

Yup. The 1600 point card is $25 chainwide, and the 4000 point card is $60. Seems kind of unfair, especially when the Nintendo points are priced dollar for dollar, but there you go. I will say that the intentionally confusing point system Microsoft uses enables this kind of foolishness.

[s0undwav3]

Why did you pay cash ?

Because if I used a credit card my personal info would go into the computer. I didn't want them tracking I had used the coupon more than once....

[Ironphist]

Picked up Wartech today for $0.01. Saw a bunch of copies of PGR3 left that I'll probably go back and grab a copy of. Also managed to buy Pinball Hall of Hame (Williams) for the Wii for $21. Great for me since I can't seem to find a Target or FYE with one..

Thanks alot!

[CocheseUGA]

Yup. The 1600 point card is $25 chainwide, and the 4000 point card is $60. Seems kind of unfair, especially when the Nintendo points are priced dollar for dollar, but there you go. I will say that the intentionally confusing point system Microsoft uses enables this kind of foolishness.

Wii points it is, then.

[jgressley]

Because if I used a credit card my personal info would go into the computer. I didn't want them tracking I had used the coupon more than once....
Maybe I'm foolish, but I went back a second time today for some MS points and was able to use the coupon again. Both times they looked up my name in the system and the computer did not restrict me in any way.

[Dingleberry]

I used the coupon on the MS points and when I asked if the coupon could be used on them, the clerk said "Whoa! That's an awesome deal!" and i replied with "not really since they should cost $20 like everywhere else."

[Kayday]

Went to the Santa Clara one but they ran out nunchuck so I got 2 WiiZappers. Didn't want to leave empty handed.

[Big Ev]

Just checked my email and got this coupon notice. Nice!

[bier]

Were there any Wii or PSP versions?

They had the Wii version but it was marked at $29.99, didn't check to see if they had it for PSP

[pogipinoy27]

Picked up PGR 3 for $0.01. That's true CAGin.

[ITDEFX]

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.


Oh I believe it, too many times I have walked out of that store without buying anything. Their customer service has gotten worse over the years and it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to find someone to help you. Sometimes they won't even honor their own policy or promos and you have to stick it to them (as long as you have the paper work), then they back down.

[ITDEFX]

The coupon is part of an email campaign, it's not located on the microcenter.com website.


Yea but like past promos, they usually have no clue what the fuck is going on.

I am surprised that you didn't post this promo since I think your the only CAG who works at the Microcenter HQ.

Btw, are they going to bring back that 9 for an extra 25 back promo any time soon?

[Fodder]

Does Microcenter carry DS and PSP games? I'm surprised I'm not hearing anything about people getting good deals on games from those systems. That was my first thought.

[ITDEFX]

Does Microcenter carry DS and PSP games? I'm surprised I'm not hearing anything about people getting good deals on games from those systems. That was my first thought.


yes they do

[dmonk]

I just went to MicroCenter as well. I got a used(but in new condition) physical copy of Warhawk with Bluetooth for $25 after coupon!

Thanks op.

[winsorkwong]

no problems for me... picked up the last wii nunchuk they had on the shelves in columbus, oh (bethel rd.)... don't if they have more in the back or not...

[kiseika]

I grabbed Crisis Core earlier without any problems. The cashier thought the coupon was a great deal. Think I might go back tomorrow and see if there's anything else I want.

It's strange to hear everyone complaining...I've had nothing but really good experiences at my MC. Usually the people on the floor are attentive, and I've had a few go above and beyond for me and my family. Oh, and it's about half a mile from my house, so I'm there way too often.

[ITDEFX]

I grabbed Crisis Core earlier without any problems. The cashier thought the coupon was a great deal. Think I might go back tomorrow and see if there's anything else I want.

It's strange to hear everyone complaining...I've had nothing but really good experiences at my MC. Usually the people on the floor are attentive, and I've had a few go above and beyond for me and my family. Oh, and it's about half a mile from my house, so I'm there way too often.


It all depends on the management. My local store had some really great customer service a long time ago but now a days just to get them to honor their own promo that is not in the sales paper (like the ones over email) is like pulling teeth.

[s0undwav3]

It all depends on the management. My local store had some really great customer service a long time ago but now a days just to get them to honor their own promo that is not in the sales paper (like the ones over email) is like pulling teeth.

I guess ITDEFX and I shop at the same Microcenter. Our MS is just crap. They should tear it down, rebuild and hire competent people. I heard the Rockville, MD one is great, but it's just too far for me to drive. Not worth with it being $3.30 for gas these days. I can tell you the one in Boston is far superior to the one in Virginia. Cleaner, brighter, way smarter staff (usually all college kids in Computer Engineering or Science attending MIT/Harvard/BU) so they always seemed to know what was going on and also taught me stuff when I was first dabbing with CPU overclocking years ago.

[FlamingMoogles]

speaking of the rockville store, I just picked up Wii points for 9.99 with this coupon there today. They didn't say anything about it being not valid with online points. Went smooth. The cashier even was like woah awesome deal! So anyone who lives near rockville should jump on this one if they want some cheap xblive or wii points.

[Tybee]

Does Microcenter carry DS and PSP games? I'm surprised I'm not hearing anything about people getting good deals on games from those systems. That was my first thought.

Maybe something used, but as an example of the unfriendly pricing, they had Layton marked up to $35 for Pete's sake.

[ITDEFX]

The Store is good, the management and workers are mostly (but not all) are bad. Avoid that nerdy looking tall guy in the upgrade area who always, and I do mean always wears a suit and tie while everyone else just wears button shirt. That guy always tries to hammer you with extended warranties on even the smallest/cheapest items, while everyone else leaves you alone. It also irks me when put their name/bar code sticker on every item you have in your hands. It's like if your cart has a number of items and you have a simple question, they will answer that and then say "btw, let me just tag those things for you before you check out.."even though they did not help you with those items. I usually take the tags off before I hit check out. Earn your damn commission yourself!! Heck I have seen a number of items on the shelf with store employees tags on them already.

[dcswirl]

May try to get Williams pinball for PSP for $10 with this. Thanks for the heads up on this.

[Deusx]

went to the fairfax (fallschurch?) VA store and picked up wartech and a 360 rechargeable battery (had a friend w/ me). no problems. Thinking of going back and getting some $20 games i've been meaning to play. Any suggestions?

[ITDEFX]

went to the fairfax (fallschurch?) VA store and picked up wartech and a 360 rechargeable battery (had a friend w/ me). no problems. Thinking of going back and getting some $20 games i've been meaning to play. Any suggestions?

I think he ment Fairfax since there are no other MC's in the state. However I would hate to be at that off ramp exit when an accident hits as WTOP news reports almost every other day another accident in that area slowing traffic going east on 66 to a crawl. :bomb:

[eshbums]

Yea but like past promos, they usually have no clue what the fuck is going on.

This was pretty cut and dry, and haven't heard many complaints on it.




I am surprised that you didn't post this promo since I think your the only CAG who works at the Microcenter HQ.


The link didn't go live until the night before the email blast...and I didn't get up early enough to post it, all I had was the .pdf version, not the html link. :( Make sure you sign up for the gaming emails though...they've got more coupons in the coming weeks.



Btw, are they going to bring back that 9 for an extra 25 back promo any time soon?

Not any time soon.

[hostyl1]

I saw Baten Kaitos Origins for $19.99 but I didn't get it since it's such an older RPG but they had 2 copies if anyone is interested. Also, they had Viewtiful Joe 2 for $9.99 but my Microcenter would not allow any game under $10 be used with the coupon. Even though it states you can use the coupon for anything under $10, NEW or USED Games or Accessories.

Well that is certainly odd as I went into this same MC and walked out with a free copy of PGR3 (sidenote, they had a fuckton of PGR3).

I've never had any problems whatsoever at this MC. I bought my mom a DS there around Christmas when they had the two 20 bucks off DS games coupons. I used both coupons, one for a free Big Brain Academy (for mom) and a discounted Phantom Hourglass (for me). All transactions were quick and smooth. Maybe I've just been lucky...but I doubt it. Perhaps one makes their own luck?

I'm just disappointed that they had no Phoenix Wright: AA: T&T :(

[Hibiwa]

They had the Wii version but it was marked at $29.99, didn't check to see if they had it for PSP

Thanks.

[QiG]

The link didn't go live until the night before the email blast...and I didn't get up early enough to post it, all I had was the .pdf version, not the html link. :( Make sure you sign up for the gaming emails though...they've got more coupons in the coming weeks.

Just subscribed. Good heads up. I'm still kicking myself for passing on the 360 rebate deal they had winter 2007.

[ITDEFX]

Just subscribed. Good heads up. I'm still kicking myself for passing on the 360 rebate deal they had winter 2007.
what rebate deal?

[joserjerr]

I used the coupon on the MS points and when I asked if the coupon could be used on them, the clerk said "Whoa! That's an awesome deal!" and i replied with "not really since they should cost $20 like everywhere else."

I talked to someone in the games section and told them they wouldn't sell too many 1600 points cards at a $5 markup from every other store. He responded that if I bring in an ad from another store they'll match the price. If I can apply the coupon after that I'll be out of the store for $10. Not bad but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle. Let me know if anyone attempts this and is successful.

[RotJ]

Got a Nunchuk for $10. Thanks, OP.

[dank]

DAMN! wish i was close to one of these, but i wont be home till next week.

[ITDEFX]

Got a new 360 headset, 3 month live card, and 2 1 month live cards...

20 bucks out the door. Didn't want PGR3 because I already have it.

Thanks OP

[QiG]

what rebate deal?
It was $100 microcenter mail-in rebate, and then there was some kind of deal with their CC that if you sign up and spent $399 you received XX bonus points that can be cashed in for a $100 check.. effectively netting you a premium 360 for $199+tax

This was way back in late 06/early 07 though. LONG dead deal.

[ITDEFX]

It was $100 microcenter mail-in rebate, and then there was some kind of deal with their CC that if you sign up and spent $399 you received XX bonus points that can be cashed in for a $100 check.. effectively netting you a premium 360 for $199+tax

This was way back in late 06/early 07 though. LONG dead deal.

oH YEA I remember that, it was around Blackfriday 2006... I thought it was that deal...


thx

[h3llbring3r]

Thanks OP. I got Wii Zapper w/ Links crossbow for $9 out the door.

[jgamezcua]

Thx OP, picked up Culdcept Saga and Might & Magic for the 360 ($19.99 after coupon). Not bad since it just came out.

[mlettich]

Thanks for the coupon. I picked up a used copy of 50 Cent Bulletproof for nothing and my bro got a used copy of Matrix Path of Neo for nothing as well. So, we'll play them for a few weeks and then sell them to a local Play N Trade.

[speedracer]

Picked up an Intec spare battery for the DS and PGR3 for $0.02 total OTD. Going back tonight for Hori screen protectors and other >$10 swag.

Best. Coupon. Ever.

[laserazer]

Do I need to print out one coupon per item?

[Hibiwa]

How did things look on promo day two? Plenty of stock, or picked over?

I couldn't go today. :( *hoping for no major coupon abuses*

[wbc1228]

Do I need to print out one coupon per item?

no, you print one coupon and grab as much stuff as you can in one trip.
I think 1000 items or so will be a good number.
remember to throw glitter on them as they kick you out of the store.

[mikeyhegs]

Thanks OP! I got PGR3 for $0.01 today at the East Meadow, NY store. TONS of copies of the game left. My 360 headset is being shifty as of late - may stop in to get a new one tomorrow and another pgr3 for a friend.

[ryne candy]

went looking for a dual shock 3 (CC next door had them in stock)...no luck....maybe tomorrow but I doubt it.

got two PS2 GH games (took my girl, so I could use it 2x), basically 2 for 1.

thanx for the info.

[ryosnk]

Picked up test drive unlimited for $10 and ps3 hori arcade stick for $30 after coupons.

[thedream77]

Not a bad coupon at all. Used it twice. First time on the 2000 wii point card for $10. Next, on Obscure2 for the PS2 for $10. I know most reviewers think Obscure stinks, but what the hell, $10 for a two week old release ...

[ITDEFX]

Sarcasm doesn't translate well over the internet. It just makes you look like a dick, especially since it's a valid question (since some coupons allow for an unlimited number of items, and this coupon doesn't specify). Try to be more helpful next time.

it all depends on who you get as a cashier and if the manager on duty is a dick about it. If you store is cool, then you can make out like a bandit, if they are strick, then they will say 1 coupon per transaction per customer.

I was only able to pull 4 items out of 12 because I only had 4 coupons. So tomorrow I go back.

[SAGExSDX]

wow lots of northern VA cags! i went today to the fairfax one and scoped out a DiRT for 35$. i took it up to the cashier and it rung up for 32.95$! 10$ off and its 22.95$ + tax.

i was very ecstatic until i found out after i bought it that it was a used copy. =( i dont like buying used but whatever. still a good deal since it still goes for $35 at Gamestop.

[blandstalker]

How did things look on promo day two? Plenty of stock, or picked over?


I went today (Saturday) to the Micro Center in the OC.

They had a pretty good selection, though their prices are high enough that there weren't a whole lotta things I would have considered a deal. My decision was between DS Wordjong (19.99), DS Bust a Move Dual Screen (or whatever, 19.99) and PS3 Transformers (used, 24.99).

I looked through their used games, and nothing really leaped out at me. The really good games were really expensive. I might have bit on PS3 Warhawk, but that doesn't just seem the best fit for me.

PS3 Transformers won the day. It's not the best game, but getting it at 14.99 plus tax is about what I would want to pay for it, and is roughly equivalent to a 25%off coupon at Gamestop.

I expect more coupons in the future. I was impressed by the number of used games for sale, but the prices (even with a $10 off coupon) were awful, so I don't see them moving much used merchandise otherwise.

[ITDEFX]

wow lots of northern VA cags! i went today to the fairfax one and scoped out a DiRT for 35$. i took it up to the cashier and it rung up for 32.95$! 10$ off and its 22.95$ + tax.

i was very ecstatic until i found out after i bought it that it was a used copy. =( i dont like buying used but whatever. still a good deal since it still goes for $35 at Gamestop.

What time did you go? I was there around 11:30amish

There was this older African American behind me with glasses who had the same coupon but got kinda frustrated when the cashier was making me ring up 1 coupon per transaction. :(

[jkam]

I went yesterday and got PGR3 (360) for .01...and they didn't even want the penny. Free FTW!!! I may go again today...not sure.

[yuy104]

I was able to use 2 coupons on 1 transaction, got the Wiimote + nunchuk, and then my brother got the Crossbow training with his own coupon too!

[OMGpenguin]

Which Microcenter did you go to to get your Wii Points. The one in Falls Church, VA are a$$holes and won't let any console points be used with the coupon. The manager was a real sh1t head so I said, fine I won't buy anything at all, and I had about $400 worth in my cart. He didn't even change his mind on it so I just walked out the store. He followed me out side and said that was real class and I said screw you the coupon doesn't exclude points and I just drove off.

I love doing stuff like that at retail that tries to screw the customer (protip: it's usually how you get the best deals).

[OMGpenguin]

oH YEA I remember that, it was around Blackfriday 2006... I thought it was that deal...


thx

I went to microcenter to wait when the wii was released, and the guy behind me was in line for the 360 deal.

[elhefe23]

I live less than 2 miles from Microcenter. I picked up Hori DS screen protector, DS car charger and the last copy of Picross DS for $10.67 total. Sweet!

[dpac]

I was able to use 2 coupons on 1 transaction, got the Wiimote + nunchuk, and then my brother got the Crossbow training with his own coupon too!
I used 3 coupons this afternoon to pick up PGR3, an MS wood-y faceplate, and one month of LIVE Gold (usually $7.99). I might've picked up Wartech as well, but I didn't have a fourth coupon on me. Chicago-area CAGs, there's more than a dozen PGR3s left in a separate bin an aisle or two over from the 360 games; I didn't see it at first and was afraid they were all sold out. Have at this sale -- and thanks, OP!

[akilshohen]

I should go out there, but that's kinda hella far for a battery pack and a game I don't think I'm gonna play

[ITDEFX]

Heads up to fellow Northern VA Cags. Went there this morning and tried to picked up a few items. Not only that they wouldn't let me use the coupon to get stuff for 1 penny but I had to buy something 20 dollars or more before I could use it. I told them that it doesn't say anything like that on the coupon and the cashier went off to ask a manager (left his station, that's a no no[-() and was gone for nearly 10 minutes. I had too many things to do and one of them wasn't wasting my time to fight this. So I left empty handed.

Just heads up for anyone trying this today. All the cashiers were Indians for some strange reason.

[Cindaddy]

Tons of PGR3 at the Sharonville, OH store (At least, 15 copies). Picked up two copies for a friend and I. Also, Let my son pick out a used game. Saw some women rooting through the used games with coupon in hand. I still had my free 2GB SD card coupon for MC, so I used that as well. So I ended up with 2 copies of PGR3, Sea World Shamu game and 2GB SD card for $1.04. Great deal. Thanks, OP!

[OMGpenguin]

No problems using on a wii points card at the Denver location.

Thanks OP!

[mick16]

I went up to the MicroCenter on 14 mile in Madison Heights, MI. Didn't see any other real bargains, so I used it on some Wii points without any problems. Thanks to the OP.

[iamthekiller]

picked up two 2000 wii points cards in paterson for $9.99 each, no tax. these seemed to be the last two cards.. and they didn't even have any 360 points cards. cashier was very nice about ringing up two transactions for each coupon

[yedgee]

Not much good at the MicroCenter on 14 Mile and John R in Michigan. Picked up XIII for GC since it was free.
Nothing for PS2 new or used for less than $15.

[yuy104]

Went back to MicroCenter with my family today, used 4 coupons separately.
Got:
Nyko ChargeStation for $19.99
Wii Classic Controller $9.99
2000 Wii Points $9.99
Patapon for $9.99!!!

Got lucky with the WiiPoints, last one! All the prices were after coupon, before 3.5% tax at the Paterson, NJ store.

Used 7 coupons in 2 days...thanks OP!

[Tybee]

After picking up some XBLA points at the Marietta, Ga. location on Friday, wife and I drove up to check out the stock at the Duluth, Ga. location today. Was planning to get maybe some Wii points and more XBLA points, but man, they had a lot of stuff! Ended up getting a used but mint copy of Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Game of the Year Ed. for $45 and a used mint copy of Marvel Ultimate Alliance for the 360 for $9. They had a huge selection of stuff and several bargain bins, but didn't have time to go through it all.

Sad this sale is over. :cry: Thanks OP!

[Hibiwa]

I found Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams for PSP! Woohoo! Didn't see PS2, nor Wii (but I wasn't looking that hard).

There were plenty of games on the shelves. This is/was a very nice coupon that I hope to see again in the future.

Thanks OP and MicroCenter.

[AvidWriter]

I got 3 PS2 games for 9.99. Its a steal.

[leehom]

used the coupon six times.

$90 worth of stuff for $30, thanks cag!!!

[speedracer]

Total haul:

2000 Wii points x2
DS Case
DS spare battery x2
DS Hori screen protectors x2
PGR3 x2
DS Car adapter x2
------------------------------

For less than $20.10. Thanks for the 50th time OP. My DS owning sister in law and Wii owning cousin thank you as well.

[briandadude]

Picked up Burnout Dominator (PSP) for $9.99.

Whoop!

[soonersfan60]

All you people getting 10 and 12 items are going to make them not have this type of deal again... :-(

[ITDEFX]

All you people getting 10 and 12 items are going to make them not have this type of deal again... :-(

The system at my store only allows 1 item per transaction to be marked down. Employees must be overriding the prices manually. It's going to throw a red flag when management sees this. They might let it go because they are small items and not big ticket stuff. But damn, if they weren't so strict you could have walked out with 12 or more 1 month live cards for free. PRG3 is a good game but most people have the game anyways.

Eventually price overrides are going to require a manager approval into the system like what best buy has now.

[hostyl1]

Heads up to fellow Northern VA Cags. Went there this morning and tried to picked up a few items. Not only that they wouldn't let me use the coupon to get stuff for 1 penny but I had to buy something 20 dollars or more before I could use it. I told them that it doesn't say anything like that on the coupon and the cashier went off to ask a manager (left his station, that's a no no[-() and was gone for nearly 10 minutes. I had too many things to do and one of them wasn't wasting my time to fight this. So I left empty handed.

Just heads up for anyone trying this today. All the cashiers were Indians for some strange reason.

Are you sure you're not wearing a "Please Give me a Hard Time" shirt or something? I went there again today (~11:45a) and had no problems walking out with a free PN 03. In fact, though the game was marked $9.99, it rang up $14.95. When I pointed this out, the cashier got a manager to override and take care of the coupon. He even apologized to me. The whole thing took 2 min tops. No crap about having to buy anything else. Just my game an "Have a good day".

And while I did notice that several (if not all) of the cashiers were Indian, why did that seem relavent to you to post that factiod onto CAG?:roll:
lata, hostyl1

[speedracer]

All you people getting 10 and 12 items are going to make them not have this type of deal again... :-(
Even the employees were talking about what a killer coupon it was when I checked out and how they had all used it multiple times.

[ITDEFX]

Are you sure you're not wearing a "Please Give me a Hard Time" shirt or something? I went there again today (~11:45a) and had no problems walking out with a free PN 03. In fact, though the game was marked $9.99, it rang up $14.95. When I pointed this out, the cashier got a manager to override and take care of the coupon. He even apologized to me. The whole thing took 2 min tops. No crap about having to buy anything else. Just my game an "Have a good day".

And while I did notice that several (if not all) of the cashiers were Indian, why did that seem relavent to you to post that factiod onto CAG?:roll:
lata, hostyl1


wha? which manager was this? which manager was this? the heavy set guy with the pony tail, the black guy with a goatee, chris the tall white guy, the black lady or Louis?

Sorry about being race descriptive. The black lady (who's name escapes me at the moment) and Louis are the two managers who are easier to deal with in that store. Everyone else are going to give you a hard time. Avoid the heavy set guy and the goatee guy...they will give you hell on promos from corporate.

[Tybee]

Are you sure you're not wearing a "Please Give me a Hard Time" shirt or something? I went there again today (~11:45a) and had no problems walking out with a free PN 03. In fact, though the game was marked $9.99, it rang up $14.95. When I pointed this out, the cashier got a manager to override and take care of the coupon. He even apologized to me. The whole thing took 2 min tops. No crap about having to buy anything else. Just my game an "Have a good day".

And while I did notice that several (if not all) of the cashiers were Indian, why did that seem relavent to you to post that factiod onto CAG?:roll:
lata, hostyl1

Agreed. Why all the drama, ITDEFX? Considering not a single other CAG (well, except maybe Soundwav) had these sorts of problems, I can't help but draw the conclusion that you went in with a confrontational demeanor or an excessive sense of entitlement. Maybe you just have really, really bad luck. Didn't need to play the race card, either. :roll:

We all need to remember that these deals depend upon the generosity of the retailer. They do not owe us anything, and if you walk in there like you own the place, get into shouting matches with the management, or walk up to the register with a stack of 10 items expecting discounts on all of them, you can't honestly be surprised when you are met with some degree of resistance.

[ets]

Are you sure you're not wearing a "Please Give me a Hard Time" shirt or something? I went there again today (~11:45a) and had no problems walking out with a free PN 03. In fact, though the game was marked $9.99, it rang up $14.95. When I pointed this out, the cashier got a manager to override and take care of the coupon. He even apologized to me. The whole thing took 2 min tops. No crap about having to buy anything else. Just my game an "Have a good day".


same deal different location, picked up PN03 with price came up at 14.95. Got a manager to mark it down to 9.99 and the cashier paid me to take it off his hand because of the time it took to get the manager. :applause:

[ITDEFX]

Agreed. Why all the drama, ITDEFX? Considering not a single other CAG had these sorts of problems, I can't help but draw the conclusion that you went in there with a very confrontational demeanor or an excessive sense of entitlement. Maybe you just have really, really bad luck. Didn't need to play the race card, either. :roll:

We all need to remember that these deals depend upon the generosity of the retailer. They do not owe us anything, and if you walk in there like you own the place, get into shouting matches with the management, or walk up to the register with a stack of 10 items expecting discounts on all of them, you can't honestly be surprised when you are met with some degree of resistance.

Well maybe it was that cashier then. I didn't go in there with guns blazing since I have been reading how everyone was getting to use 1 coupon for multiple items on one transaction. Like I said in the post yesterday, the other cashier made me ring up each coupon on multiple transactions and he was taking a long time that a line was forming. All I wanted today was a 360 controller battery and 1 month live card. The battery after coupon would have come to 2 or 3 dollars and the card 1 penny. It wasn't worth waiting around to fight for it so I left because I had other things to do. Some people have good luck, other times they don't. Oh well.

btw, I wasn't wearing the "give me a hard time" t-shirt either :razz:

The deal is dead, time to move it to the grave yard.

[dank]

cant believe i missed this deal. why oh why do i have to go to college far away from microcenter lol

[ihzer0]

4x XBL 1 Month
1x Patapon
1x PSP Carrying Case

I only espeically wanted the case and the game, but since i was there a few more times with friends, and some friends didn't find anything worth getting, i just got some more xbl 1 months.

It's a shame the MS Points were marked at $25 otherwise I would've went crazy.

I passed on PGR3, since I knew I'd never really played it.

[joserjerr]

4x XBL 1 Month
1x Patapon
1x PSP Carrying Case

I only espeically wanted the case and the game, but since i was there a few more times with friends, and some friends didn't find anything worth getting, i just got some more xbl 1 months.

It's a shame the MS Points were marked at $25 otherwise I would've went crazy.

I passed on PGR3, since I knew I'd never really played it.

I had them PM the 1600 MS points to BB and walked out with them for $10.

[ryne candy]

I had them PM the 1600 MS points to BB and walked out with them for $10.

So they do PM....I was wondering why people weren't mentioning doing this.....good to know for further visits.

I went back and picked up PS3 Hot Shots....been wanting to get it but not for full price.

[chowskee]

This was such a great deal. I used the coupon to get these games after coupon price as follows:
Mario Party Ds 19.99
Nintendo Dogs 19.99
Project Gotham Racing Xbox 360 .01
God Of War PSP 29.99
2 Wii Zappers for 9.99 a piece for the kids
Castlevania PSP 19.99
House of Dead 2&3 Wiii 19.99
Resident Evil 4 Wii 19.99
Need for Speed Carbon PSP 9.99
159.92 Grand total before taxes.

Should keep my family busy for the summer.

[eshbums]

All you people getting 10 and 12 items are going to make them not have this type of deal again... :-(

If it was just a few people, shouldn't be an issue. Any promo is going to have people that overdo it...just as long as it wasn't too rampant, this coupon may come back again.

And just to clear up any procedural questions, the coupon was created specifically to only work once per transaction. To avoid potential management intervention and checkouts that take longer than normal, just use one coupon. Baddabing, you're in and out in no time!

[chimpian]

I went with my daughter, just in case they said only one coupon per person.
a 3 yr old is a person :)

she had the coupon and wartech (360) and paid nothing
and i grabbing the nyko play and charge kit for $5

grand total $5 for a game and play n charge :) im a happy camper.

thanks op.

[CocheseUGA]

Got VCS for $10, thanks.

[wubb]

Used this on Saturday and picked up PGR3 for free and Tetris Evolutions for $10. (Both 360)

Overall Microcenter's prices for games absolutely suck. I was thinking of picking up Prof. Layton (DS) but they had it marked at $35. Also maybe going to get a 1600 points card but those were $25. Beyond that most stuff that has been marked down long ago most other places is still MSRP there. I think they added games not too long ago and I don't see them lasting if they don't rework their pricing system.

I probably would have picked up a Wii Zapper instead of PGR3 but they didn't have any in stock. (Assuming they wouldn't have also been $5 over MSRP.)

I didn't try to buy more than one game on a coupon myself. I went with a friend and we each had a coupon and each bought one of the games.

[hostyl1]

wha? which manager was this? which manager was this? the heavy set guy with the pony tail, the black guy with a goatee, chris the tall white guy, the black lady or Louis?

Sorry about being race descriptive. The black lady (who's name escapes me at the moment) and Louis are the two managers who are easier to deal with in that store. Everyone else are going to give you a hard time. Avoid the heavy set guy and the goatee guy...they will give you hell on promos from corporate.

I didnt even catch the guy's name as he was over and back so quick I really didnt have time to notice. Though I believe that the user name he typed into the register started with a 'J'. But if you want a description, ~6ft, 160-180#, caucasian, dishwater blonde hair, glasses, clean shaven.