GamesForCanada.com (GFC) - Friendly Package Forwarding Service for Canada & The World

[goomba478]

Update 5/9/2008:

A LOT of you guys have been getting some great deals on eBay auctions. For those of you who don't know, I can put in eBay bids for you! The way this works is this:

1) You can go to the my direct request page on GamesForCanada.com found here:
http://www.gamesforcanada.com/direct-request.php

Tell me the MAXIMUM that you want to pay for the item, along with any other information about it. I'll put the max bid in for you and if you win, then you only pay the actual cost of the item/shipping + shipping to Canada + $2 service charge fee. Couldn't be simpler.

If you don't win the auction, then it's at no cost to you ^_^ This service works for both Buy-it-Now Auctions and regular auctions so be sure to check it out. So far I've sent out a ton of items this way and it seems to be the best way to get some killer deals for some buyers. Thanks guys!

PS: I can never guarantee that I'll win the item you want, but in most cases if your maximum bid is placed in time you'll win it as long as nobody outbids us ^_^ I use a combination of sniping programs and auto-bidding programs that are about 99% accurate and reliable. They do mess up occasionally, but I've only had this happen maybe twice in two years now. Thanks!

[goomba478]

Thanks for all of the orders you guys have been putting in lately. It's funny that this week almost all the orders were eBay related, but I've been noticing a lot of new members on the site as well ^_^ I'm currently working around the clock on the behind-the-scenes stuff in regards to this new business venture, so I assure you things will continue to get better and better. Thanks again!

[constellation]

Just updating that I've received my GTA4 from goomba today. It's absolutely flawless and brand new, although I got too excited and ripped a bit of the map. :( Thanks a lot, goomba, it arrived here in 5 business days, which is pretty damn good. Will definitely do business with you again!

[Median]

Got my Advance Wars: Days of Ruin in about eight days total, not bad at all. Thanks, Goomba!

[goomba478]

Constellation, that's wonderful that you got GTA IV...sorry you ripped part of the map, but at least you got a sealed copy ^_^ I originally listed an open-box version on the site, but wanted to reward you for business so I sent you a brand new copy instead. I appreciate all the feedback!

Median I'm also glad you got your Advance Wars: Days of Ruin! :) It would have been faster but you purchased it right around the time I was installing my customer shipping program so I had to wait about two or three days before shipping :) Luckily, now everything is in order and things are moving along smoothly. Enjoy the game, it's a great one!

Also, I don't really have any control over customs of course...sometimes they put things through right away and sometimes they hold onto things. Still, most of the time they go through quickly ^_^ Thanks again guys!

[Azumangaman]

I should be ordering some DS games and Persona 3 soon...

[goomba478]

Excellent Azumangaman! I have four copies of Persona 3 FES left...they're going fast :) I can always re-order more if I need to though as it's available from Amazon Prime ^_^ Let me know what DS games you want as I have MANY that are not listed on the website.

In general, contacting me directly through the direct-request form on the site will be cheaper than using the automated web system. The web system is good for general gauges of prices though and for quickest use (and coupons). Thanks! I look forward to doing business with you.

I just had another 4 people sign up for my service :) I'm so happy you guys are using it! See you all soon ^_^

[helluvagood]

Update 5/9/2008:

A LOT of you guys have been getting some great deals on eBay auctions. For those of you who don't know, I can put in eBay bids for you! The way this works is this:

1) You can go to the my direct request page on GamesForCanada.com found here:
http://www.gamesforcanada.com/direct-request.php

Tell me the MAXIMUM that you want to pay for the item, along with any other information about it. I'll put the max bid in for you and if you win, then you only pay the actual cost of the item/shipping + shipping to Canada + $2 service charge fee. Couldn't be simpler.

If you don't win the auction, then it's at no cost to you ^_^ This service works for both Buy-it-Now Auctions and regular auctions so be sure to check it out. So far I've sent out a ton of items this way and it seems to be the best way to get some killer deals for some buyers. Thanks guys!

PS: I can never guarantee that I'll win the item you want, but in most cases if your maximum bid is placed in time you'll win it as long as nobody outbids us ^_^ I use a combination of sniping programs and auto-bidding programs that are about 99% accurate and reliable. They do mess up occasionally, but I've only had this happen maybe twice in two years now. Thanks!


hey goomba ive been considering using your handy service, but the problem is I dont have a credit card, and dont have paypal. Would I still be able to get you to win ebay auctions and I sending the money through the mail? Or is it that too much of a hastle?

[goomba478]

helluvagood, that's totally okay. I actually had a customer recently send a Money Order (make sure you get one in US dollars though) and it went through without any problem. Only takes 3-4 days usually to mail it here which gives me time to get your product ready for you.

No credit card is absolutely not a problem ^_^ Anyone else interested just let me know! Thanks guys =)

I can definitely win eBay auctions for you ... I've won about 20 this week alone for Canadians hehe. Great success rate so far!

[helluvagood]

Hmm geting it in US dollars will be the hard part, but thanks for the reply :)

[Icetron]

Hmm geting it in US dollars will be the hard part, but thanks for the reply :)

I did a MO at the bank before, in USD so try there. :)

[goomba478]

helluvagood, I think that is correct. It's not hard at all to get a Money Order in US dollars if you ask. I believe most banks and service places do this without any incident. Try it out and ask them :) I've received money orders in US dollars for years now one eBay ^_^

I can accept Canadian Dollars on Paypal but my local bank won't take them for Money Orders unfortunately.

Thanks!

[snowsquirrel]

I think the post office charges $5 for a m/o.
~S

[magiic]

it's $4.95 at the Post-Office for a money order in US dollars

[goomba478]

Well obviously using Paypal would be preferred, but the Money Order route definitely does work. I will ask my bank about accepting Canadian currency to see how much it would cost. Chances are it'd be less than $5 so that may be an option :) I haven't done it for many years now so I'm not sure if their policies have changed or not. In any case, I can definitely work with you. I'm VERY flexible about payments ^_^ Thanks everyone!

[goomba478]

Just in case you guys are interested, Chaos Wars for the PS2 has been pushed back until 6/3/2008. This game is going to be Gamestop exclusive and retails for $39.99 (+tax). I am already picking up two copies for CAGs...let me know if any of you are interested (or any other games of course). Thanks!

[mkrowe]

Hi Goomba,

How do you handle things like pre-order bonuses? I would really like to snag a preorder of Lego Indiana Jones (X360 version) to get the free T-Shirt, but unless I can get the free T-Shirt I don't want to order in from the U.S. since I will be able to get it here for a similar retail price. Are you able to place a preorder at your local EBGames/GameStop and cancel it if the T-Shirts are already gone since supplies are limited? Thanks!

[goomba478]

Hey Monica, I already emailed you about the Indiana Jones T-Shirt :) I pre-ordered it for you and sent you an invoice as well. Did you not get those? Please let me know ^_^ Thanks! Check your Email that you originally sent to me... I sent it there.

I definitely can get it for you =)

PS: I'm going to pay for your item in full (to ensure I get the pre-order bonus) so please pay as soon as possible. If you need me to send your invoice to another Email address, feel free to PM me here on CAG or contact me at: gamesforcanada@improcomics.org

[goomba478]

Is anyone here interested in Ar Tonelico for the PS2? They are selling copies of it reprinted (brand new) as well as a bonus soundtrack for the game for only $19.99 on Rosenqueen.com...please let me know as I want to order a copy for myself and can order one for you as well. Not sure how long it will be available. Game typically sells for 50-60 so this is a real steal, especially for a new copy!

[magiic]

Can you hook me up with two copies of Ar Tonelico. I'd love a copy for $20 and I've got a friend from school who would also love a copy at that price. :D

[danthemightyone]

Is anyone here interested in Ar Tonelico for the PS2? They are selling copies of it reprinted (brand new) as well as a bonus soundtrack for the game for only $19.99 on Rosenqueen.com...please let me know as I want to order a copy for myself and can order one for you as well. Not sure how long it will be available. Game typically sells for 50-60 so this is a real steal, especially for a new copy!

Weird. AFAIK, it never came with the soundtrack in first print. It was preorder bonus only. Instead, it had an artbook in a box.

I don't know if I want to order this yet. If anyone does not want the soundtrack, I'll buy it from you. If I can't find a seller, I might have to order this.....

[Icetron]

Ar Tonelico for $20 is a steal, great game. Definitely worth it, especially at that price. :D

Weird. AFAIK, it never came with the soundtrack in first print. It was preorder bonus only. Instead, it had an artbook in a box.

I don't know if I want to order this yet. If anyone does not want the soundtrack, I'll buy it from you. If I can't find a seller, I might have to order this.....

Yeah, the first run didn't come with the soundtrack. :/ I may be interested too if someone doesn't want their soundtrack.

[jeffx]

a) 20$ is amazing for an exceptional RPG. lots of text though, visual novel-like at times.
b) the first run had soundtracks ONLY for those who preordered from rosenqueen
c) this repress does not include the art booklet

[ragnar14]

Is anyone here interested in Ar Tonelico for the PS2? They are selling copies of it reprinted (brand new) as well as a bonus soundtrack for the game for only $19.99 on Rosenqueen.com...please let me know as I want to order a copy for myself and can order one for you as well. Not sure how long it will be available. Game typically sells for 50-60 so this is a real steal, especially for a new copy!
Put me down for one please :D

[goomba478]

Okay guys, for everyone that said they want a copy I'll do my best to get you one :) I don't know if they are limiting the number of games per buyer, but today I'll try to order a total of 10 of them to make sure everyone is covered.

Yes, you guys are correct. The original came with an art book that is no longer included, but the soundtrack was a pre-order bonus. Now, it is including the soundtrack which I think is totally awesome of them. Thanks guys :) I will send invoices out to you as soon as I confirm that I can get you a copy. I just got home at 5AM so excuse me while I get some sleep ;) Busy day as the casino I work for is opening their latest casino (MGM at Foxwoods). It's going to be a loooong day haha.

[retisentry]

Hi Goomba,
Could you also put me down for a copy of AR Tonelico?

I also would like to ask if you could get me a PCB from eBay for my laptop HDD which died last night due to my spilling juice under it :( The seller only ships to the contiguous US :(

http://cgi.ebay.com/FUJITSI-MHU2100AT-HARD-DRIVE-PCB-BOARD_W0QQitemZ120127932419QQihZ002QQcategoryZ5608 4QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1 638Q2em118Q2el1247

Could you send me a total via PM?

Thanks!

[ragnar14]

a) 20$ is amazing for an exceptional RPG. lots of text though, visual novel-like at times.
b) the first run had soundtracks ONLY for those who preordered from rosenqueen
c) this repress does not include the art booklet
I should also point out the first run soundtrack came in a proper jewel case, and this one is coming in a paper sleeve.

Oh, and Rosequeen already says they're sold out of pre-orders. Thanks Goomba, I totally would have missed this if not for you :lol:

[retisentry]

Darn, oh well :(

Anyways Goomba, if you could get me that PCB that would be great :)

[goomba478]

retisentry, I went ahead and ordered the PCB for you ^_^ It was $24.95 including shipping. I'll figure out how much it costs to ship to you when I receive it, repackage it and weight it ;) Thanks! I will try to order you a copy of Ar Tonelico as well. Thanks again.

[goomba478]

About Ar Tonelico:

Unfortunately, I tried to put in an order for 11 copies to cover everyone and it backfired on me and it now says out of stock :( So it seems like I won’t get any copies now. What a major bummer…I hope they get more in, because after all it was a pre-order item. I hate when that happens. I didn’t want to go ahead and just buy a ton without asking people though because last time a lot of CAGs told me they wanted a game, I was left with 20 copies and nobody bought it…and I ended up losing a LOT of money. So I’m just trying to play it safe. I’m sorry though, if it comes back in stock I’ll definitely order some since so many people are interested.

=JJ=

[maigoyume]

Just wondering if you got my PM goomba, since I didn't receive a reply.

[magiic]

what game did you order twenty copies of out of curiosity?

[goomba478]

Haha I've ordered 20 copies of several games in the past :) The worst was probably Beowulf last year when it first dropped to $19.99 .. I thought it was a temporary price drop, so I went crazy haha. Big mistake.

More recently I bought 25 copies of "Advance Wars: Days of Ruin" for the DS. Not quite as much of a money-loser as Beowulf, but not exactly reaping in profits either ^_^ I've been eBaying them one at a time lately and at least getting my money back which is nice. I thought for sure the game would have a higher resell rate..but oh well. Shows what I know :) Guessing ahead of time is really hard sometimes on these CAG deals, which is why I prefer when you guys ask me to get a game that you fill out a custom direct-request form, so I know you want it for sure. Otherwise I'd be buying a ton of games and not having the money to do so ^_^

Thanks guys. Again, sorry about Ar Tonelico..if it comes back in stock when it's not a pre-order I'll definitely let you know. Thanks!

[goomba478]

Maigoyume, yes I did get your PM(s) and I put in the bid for you :) I was at the Asian Supermarket with my wife so I wasn't home to respond to your message at first. I put in the proxy bid though so you should be all set as long as nobody outbids your highest bid. Thanks! I love doing these eBay auctions for you guys, it inspires me for all sorts of purchases I want to make (but cannot yet afford haha). Thanks!

[magiic]

I bet if you wait a year or so on DoR it will go up in price. The other advance wars game on the DS appreciated in value after it became really hard to find in stores.

[goomba478]

You're kinda sorta right. Advance Wars: Dual Strike was up to almost $60 sealed/NIB for a while, but then again after DoR came out it dropped significantly again. It's hard to keep up with collectors and their crazy pricing mechanisms ^_^

I'm definitely going to keep some sealed copies on hand for now, but in the meantime I'll probably sell off most so I don't lose as much as I have in the past. Man it sucks having to sell 20+ games at a loss of $10-$15 per game. OUCH. Talk about lost opportunity :)

That's why I gotta really rethink my games reselling and stick to one order a time. Doing these custom orders for you guys has really opened my eyes to a lot of things ^_^ I appreciate the gained wisdom!

[magiic]

Give it some time and you will be able to read the markets like a pro :)

[retisentry]

Thanks a lot Goomba!

[goomba478]

You're welcome retisentry :) Keep the order requests coming. I will do my best to fill them ^_^ I have to go to work now but I will have the next 4 days off thank God so I'll have a lot of shopping/ordering time. Cya soon guys! BTW I monitor this thread religiously on my iPhone so feel free to comment any time. Thanks!

[magiic]

I really wish the iPhone wasn't so pricey

[Firestorm]

Yeah, our market especially is gonna be hard to see as our deals are quite different from yours =P The custom order thing is amazing though. Do you want to a little more public with it anytime soon? I could tell the Canada topic on NeoGAF or create a new topic for it there if you're ready to go past the beta testing phase.

[dreganfyre]

I meant to post the other day, and I almost forgot! The four games I ordered from Goomba (including Path of Radiance in great condition. and Paper Mario sealed) showed up the other day.

Thanks Goomba! I'll be watching the stateside deals much closer from here on in. :)

[goomba478]

Okay lots of things to address here, so I'll do one at a time ^_^

1) Magiic...I wish the iPhone wasn't so expensive as well. I view it like I do a Next-Gen/New-Gen gaming system... you get what you pay for. It's easily the best phone on the market in my opinion, and I use it for everything from Email/Checking Bank Accounts/Updating eBay auctions/Checking CAG/Listening to Music in car/Watching TV shows/Movies/etc. There's just a million things it can do. For $440 roughly it's well worth it, considering I paid that much for simple Palms in the past. Chances are that the new 3G models will come out this year and the current models will drop, though I doubt by much if you follow Apple products closely. $100 tops...

Firestorm: I appreciate your question actually. The Direct Request form is of course the lifeblood of this project. The "store" is really just to list products I have in stock or to get people's imaginations flowing, but custom orders are really where it's at. I am waiting about one more month before "going public" because I still have a lot of things I have to figure out, and I want to continue adding to the site. Really, the more automated I can make the process, the better. I like doing custom orders though and I definitely would like to branch out. I also have to make sure that what I'm doing is totally legitimate (I believe it is but I don't want to get shut down for missing some minor rule or something). I expect by the end of June or July at the latest I'll start advertising more and such :) Thanks!

Dreganfyre: I'm so glad that you got your games! Finding Path of Radiance wasn't the easiest thing but I was happy to find you a complete copy for a lot less than eBay sellers wanted for it. You got lucky with that great Paper Mario price as well ^_^ Please put good feedback for me on CAG's iTrader system and I'll do the same for you. Thanks!

[dreganfyre]

Done. :)

I imagine your rating is going to go up very quickly as this goes on!

[goomba478]

Thanks dreganfyre! Yup, yup that's the idea :) Obviously if I have a higher rating on CAG/eBay/elsewhere then people will be more likely to want to use my services. I appreciate all you guys are doing for me ^_^ You've given me a lot of little tasks lately and that's the kind of stuff I love most. I love deal shopping, shipping and trading games so you guys have given me a lot of fun lately hehe. Thanks again and keep the orders coming :) I have a few more of your packages going out now. Cya soon!

[magiic]

The other big problem with the iPhone up in Canada is the more "advanced" service plans are INSANELY expansive. Stuff like web browsing does not come cheap from wireless providers in Canada

[goomba478]

Aaahhh Okay well that makes more sense. Fortunately we have a lot of cheap unlimited Data plans just hitting the market now in the US (Finally!). I hear rumors that Rogers will carry iPhones officially by the end of the year, so if they're smart they'll come out with some affordable unlimited plans as well. Time will tell. In the meantime sorry that Apple/Rogers/other cell carriers are playing hard to get. You guys will get them soon enough :)

[goomba478]

Good News about Ar Tonelico (Sort of):

This is the message that Rosenqueen sent out to people asking if they were going to get more in stock:

Dear Valuable Fan,

Thank you very much for taking your time to contact us, RosenQueen.
We are sorry but right know we are stopping the preorder because we have a problem with the distributor but as soon as we resolve this problem we will restart the order. Again, we are sorry for the inconveniences.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Hope to see you soon at RosenQueen.com.

Thank you very much for your continuous support.



Sincerely,


Merchant Monkeys


This means there's a good chance that we may be getting them again soon :) I'll keep track of how many of you wanted them and order them if they come back in stock. Thanks guys!

[Azumangaman]

I'd love a copy as well. (Ar Tonelico)

[goomba478]

Are any of you interested in this item then? I'm going to get one for myself and since we're waiting on Ar Tonelico it gives me something to look forward to. This game is ULTRA LIMITED and includes: the Game, Case, Manual, Art Book and Soundtrack all factory sealed...couldn't be better ^_^

The item is: Atelier Iris 3: Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm Rampaging Raiders Collection

http://www.rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=79

It would be about $75 shipped to Canada if you're interested. Let me know so I can put in an order for you ^_^ Thanks!

=JJ=

[Lockescythe]

Um for Tornelico. I desperately want a copy if they come back in stock.

Let me know how it goes.

[goomba478]

Okay Lockescythe, I'll definitely let you guys know if/when they're back in stock :) Thanks for your support!

[snowsquirrel]

Goomba, I heard that Orange Box for PS3 is only $15 buck at Target down there? Is that the case? It shows up as $50 online. I'll take one if that's the case.
~S

[goomba478]

Oh crap is that true? I heard something like that about Ninja Gaiden: Sigma for PS3 also, but found it wasn't true (at least for my local store). I could get you a copy much cheaper than MSRP but not sure that low. I'll have to check out Target again when I go out next. Thanks for the update :)

Also, sorry but any of you guys requesting the MGS4: LE PS3 ... it's just too darn difficult to get. I'm not going to be able to order any anyhow since I already put in an order for one yesterday (not even sure if they'll honor the purchase or not). I appreciate the requests but for this item, I'm afraid I can't get it. Just a heads up.

[snowsquirrel]

Yeah, did some more research, and it sounds like it really depends on which Target you walk into, different ones have different games in the bin. I would also be interested in Sigma at that price! But TOB, takes precedence.
~S

[goomba478]

Yeah, Targets are really weird like that. I'm beginning to think there are a lot of CAGs in my area, because every time there is a sale like that I go there and all I can find are crappy sport games for $9.99 and such. The only time I ever lucked out was when the Wii first launched (as in day one) when they had a buy 2 get one free for Wii games...and that was it. Since then, I can hardly ever find the games I want on sale there. Bummer too cuz those are some crazy-good deals. I will continue to look for you though ;)

[goomba478]

Anybody interested at all in Wii Fit? I got mine today and I'm loving it so far. Despite all the hate that people have towards it being a "non-game" it's actually a lot of fun. I'm glad to know my BMI is "normal" (not fat!) even though it said my Wii Fit age was 40 (I'm only 25...26 next month) and that I need to work on my "strength training".

Good to know!

I have a couple in stock, just curious. They're going for crazy prices on eBay but I could sell you one at actual cost + shipping if you were interested. Let me know :) Thanks! I'm not sure what they go for in Canada...but it may be cheaper after taxes. Then again it weighs 11 pounds and costs like $33 to mail to Canada, so it may not really save you anything. But if you're looking for a system and they're sold out (like they are in the US) I can try to get you one ASAP. Thanks guys.

Sincerely,
JJ Parks ^_^

[Firestorm]

I got my FMA DVDs today! Thanks goomba! Sadly, it was a long wait and I was right about why... customs got a hold of it. Had to pay $10. Still saved oodles I guess =)

[goomba478]

Sorry about customs. It seems they definitely like to check heavier items (go figure). I just hope some of my larger items don't get inspected. I'll feel bad if people have to pay hefty fines at customs for them. Still, like you said those are some great box sets so I'm glad you got them safely. Could you go ahead and put in good feedback for me on CAG? I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[magiic]

I grabbed Wii Fit for $89.99 here in Canada yesterday. With tax it was $100.79

[goomba478]

Not bad at all Magiic! Though I noticed that for the first time in a long time, the Canadian dollar is once again worth more than the US dollar. *cries in a corner*. I'm happy for you guys though :)

By the way, in case you guys ever want to contact me and my CAG PM Box is full, you can message me on MSN. My chat/email name there is:

jj@improcomics.org

I try to keep it open at all times. Just message me to say hi, put in an order request, whatever =) I love getting messages *hint hint*

[goomba478]

Oh and just so you know guys, I only have one of the Weighted Companion Cube Plushies left. I have one full sized 6" x 6" x 6" one, and one of the smaller fuzzy dice Windows version (comes with two smaller WCC's). They're both factory sealed in plastic direct ordered from Valve Software's Merchandise store. Let me know if you're interested :) I may order more in the future. The first batch sold very well indeed.

[doctorofstyle]

i love goomba... you sweet baby jesus you...

(yes that means i got my iPhone)

[goomba478]

Haha thanks Doctorofstyle :) Enjoy your iPhone! I'm happy it got there safely and soundly (did you have to pay some outrageous customs on it? or did you luck out? I'd love to know!)

[eswat]

Goomba rocks!

That is all.

[goomba478]

Thanks guys, you're really doing a lot for my ego lately ^_^ Oh and look, this thread already has more than 10,000 views...that has to be a record of sorts for me. Usually my threads have like 100 views at most :) Woo hoo. Go us!

Back to listing my games...I'm working on an updated Game/Trading List using GameTZ's system. It's actually pretty good and I like that it separates the games you are willing to trade vs. those you have in your collection as well as those you want to request. Best of all, when you trade away a game using their system, it removes it automatically from your trade list. Pretty nice =) Too many games to list and not enough time ^_^ Once I am done, I'll be able to put more games up on my GamesForCanada.com site =)

[magiic]

I wish you didn't have to unlock the iPhone to use it in Canada because I have all but decided to get one now

[goomba478]

Yeah, but the fact is unlocking it is so easy (can be done in a matter of minutes). Canada is supposed to get them later in the year with Rogers, so that will work out. If you want my last one though let me know Magiic, I only have one left :) Thanks!

[magiic]

I'll pass for now. I'm going to wait till it's officially out in Canada as Rogers has stated they will be lowering the cost on data plans upon the launch of the iPhone

[EggViper]

How much are you selling the iphones for? I really wanted to get one from that "refurb" AT&T sale but missed out.

[doctorofstyle]

no duty on iPhone for moi... 8-)

sooooo good


and magiic you might want to consider getting it from goomba, even after it's released here as rumour has it rogers is going to charge an arm and a leg for the phone itself. then just upgrade your contract.

[magiic]

I'd definately buy it from Goomba but Im going to wait until it comes out here and my current contract expires. I really wish telus would get there shit together and move to a GSM network. I hate Rogers Wireless, their customer service sucks

[Firestorm]

I'd definately buy it from Goomba but Im going to wait until it comes out here and my current contract expires. I really wish telus would get there shit together and move to a GSM network. I hate Rogers Wireless, their customer service sucks
I like Rogers! Just phone and say you're gonna cancel then get retentions to solve all your needs because if they don't you'll "go with Telus who's offerring [make up crap here]" ^_^

[magiic]

It took Rogers six months to change my girlfriends favourite five. She got five $300+ bills in a row as a result and had to call every month to get it fixed. In addition to this she had her phone shut off because she never paid her bill. She couldn't pay the bill because she never got it. She ended up getting march and april's bill on the same day. Unfortunately she is in a two year contract :(

[kathos]

I'm on Fido, I dunno about you guys but every time I had a problem with my bill or whatever I had it fixed in a jiffy. Also the service isn't so bad, I do lose some bars when I'm slightly underground (even at a downhill or under a tree, I'm serious) but all in all ok.

[Firestorm]

It took Rogers six months to change my girlfriends favourite five. She got five $300+ bills in a row as a result and had to call every month to get it fixed. In addition to this she had her phone shut off because she never paid her bill. She couldn't pay the bill because she never got it. She ended up getting march and april's bill on the same day. Unfortunately she is in a two year contract :(

Weird >_>;; You can change it yourself online. Was it bugged out? At least they fix it I guess.

[Darrenmrules]

Weird >_>;; You can change it yourself online. Was it bugged out? At least they fix it I guess.

I'm with Roger's as well, and the My 5 system on their website has been down for about a year. I got it to work once...I ended up having to call customer support (a tricky task) and have them enter everything manually.

[magiic]

I agree they it's great they did fix everything. I just think it having to be fixed like five or six times is completely unacceptable. Another issue even popped with this bill. Her current bill shows no payment from last month despite her having paid it so they now want payment for this month and last months bill plus whatever convenience for or something for it being late (which wasn't)

Bit of a gong show all around

[goomba478]

Cell phone companies aren't much better in the US. Sure, we have a lot of cheap data plans now, but dealing with their customer service is a nightmare. It doesn't help that phones like the iPhone you have to activate yourself (and their system is rather wonky at times). Sorry to hear about billing issues and such :) I think I'll just list my 8GB iPhone on eBay. I'm sure someone will buy it ^_^ Thanks guys! Off to bed I go. It's almost 4AM and I just got home from work...yikes.

[magiic]

I am pretty sure I will buy an iPhone as soon as they roll out better support in Canada. Hopefully you will still stock them :)

[goomba478]

I'm selling it for actual price + shipping + $5 service charge. So altogether it comes to $456 shipped. Here's a breakdown of the iPhone prices:

+ $399.99 – Actual cost of the 8GB iPhone
+ $23.94 – Sales Tax (6%) for the iPhone
+ $27.00 – Shipping to Canada with Insurance (we definitely need insurance if we're mailing a $400+ iPhone!)
+ $5.00 – Service Fee for going out to buy iPhone and mailing it out ^_^
--------------------
$456.00 USD = Grand Total

Let me know if any of you are interested. If not, I'll be listing it on eBay on Thursday as I only have one left and need to recoup the money spent on the item. These are increasingly harder to find in stores and even Apple.com is no longer selling them at the moment. AT&T stores will only sell them now with 2 year contract as well. Thanks!

[goomba478]

Also, Amazon.com has Okami Wii today for $29.99 ($34.99 shipped using my services). Let me know if anyone is interested. I can order a few copies if you like ^_^ thanks!

[helluvagood]

Okami $36 at amazon.ca

http://www.amazon.ca/Okami/dp/B000Z9A95M/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1211759709&sr=1-1

[heimdal]

Okami $36 at amazon.ca

http://www.amazon.ca/Okami/dp/B000Z9A95M/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1211759709&sr=1-1


shipping not included on that, so either way you're saving with Goomba

[ragnar14]

Amazon has free shipping @ $39, so that's not even a factor. Amazon will charge GST, where Goomba will try to get it past customs. Of course if customs catches it you'll pay tax+$5cod. Both deals are about equal, go with what you want.

I'd bite at Goomba, except I'm sure Okami will be <$20 before long. It didn't take too long for me to get the PS2 version at that point ;)

[goomba478]

There were cheaper prices for the PS2 Okami but the fact is it bounced back too and now the PS2 one is actually worth more than the Wii version (which is truly odd). I'm not forcing anyone to take me on my offer anyway :) I saw the Amazon deal as well, but that may or may not be a timed thing so I'm not sure. In any case I listed the amazon.ca one my site as I always try to give you guys the choice where you buy from :)

I'm actually working on it auto-linking / comparing the major gaming stores on my site, but I haven't quite completed the steps to program that into my templates.

Thanks for all your support though :) Lots of great gaming deals this week in the stores. Be sure to look on the US sites now that you have an insider ^_^

[goomba478]

Oh and this week has been exceptionally fun. So far I've ordered: Video Games, Breakfast Cereal, Energy Drinks, Art/Graphic Novels, Books, Computer Parts, Cell Phones and more. I had no idea my services would be used for such a diverse spectrum of products :) Keep an open mind and remember that orders from me don't have to be game related ^_^

[Littleberu]

Humm... breakfast cereals...

[goomba478]

Haha yup :) we have all sorts of sugary sweet cereals that aren't available anywhere else ^_^ It's funny because I actually used to wish that some countries would offer their foods online (most don't). With Japan it's nice since a lot of retailers sell their snacks and such, but not too many US sellers do the same for some reason. We have lots of good things after all =P

[ragnar14]

Thanks Goomba, my kits arrived today safe and sound!

Sorry, but you must wait until 05-27-2008 at 01:19 AM before you can rate this person again.
Booo!

[Griptor]

What retailers sell food from Japan? I've been there, and I really liked some of their snacks!

And I'll begin to look into purchasing stuff from you, goomba. I'm not sure why I've been ignoring this thread, but no more :]

[goomba478]

Haha I didn't realize there were time restrictions like that. I went ahead and left you good feedback. So happy that you got your kits safe and sound :) Hope you enjoy them! They seem really nice to me ^_^ Can't beat the prices either. Thanks so much.

[goomba478]

Griptor, I buy a lot of Asian snacks from local Chinese grocery marts, but online you can find a lot of Japanese snacks with retailers like: Yes-Asia.com, jbox.com, Amazon (they have some from time to time) and others. All-in-all there's a million retailers but some overcharge a lot. In any case, if you guys find ANYTHING (again, it doesn't have to be games) that you can buy in the US easier than in Canada, just let me know :) You'd be surprised some of the stuff people request hehe.

[snowsquirrel]

Are you in Pork Rind country Goomba? When I order, I would like to have the item packing in pork rinds, they are hard to find up here, in NS. Which I find surprising, because since moving to NS, I find people here eat more deep fried stuff than any other place I've been.
~S

[goomba478]

We do sell pork rinds around here yes. I haven't bought them in ages, but I do know they used to have them in all the supermarkets. I'll check that out for you (I'm running to the supermarket now actually).

Oh good news guys. We officially have an RSS Feed to go along with a new GamesForCanada blog. I'll be listing a lot of good deals I find on there, as well as coupons and special offers for people who subscribe to the RSS feeds =) So I recommend you sign up. You can use Google Reader and other RSS feed subscription programs. Here is the feed:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/GamesForCanada

Keep in mind the site is really ugly at the moment and doesn't have any real content yet (working on it). A Goomba can only do one thing at a time ;) Thanks!

The blog if you're curious is at : http://gamesforcanada.blogspot.com - Bookmark it ^_^

[snowsquirrel]

Goomba, what could you get a Palm Centro for (GSM version)? On ebay they go for around $225 w/ free shipping to US, or $40 to CAD.

Thanks,
~S

[danthemightyone]

The blog if you're curious is at : http://gamesforcanada.blogspot.com - Bookmark it ^_^

This blog is under review due to possible Blogger Terms of Service violations and is open to authors only

http://gamesforcanada.blogspot.com/ It doesn't look like you are an author of this blog.
This is what I get from the blog...

[goomba478]

snowsquirrel, I'll look into the Centro for you. They're only $99 with a 2 year contract but the Palm website says they're $279 + tax (new) without a contract. I'll try to look into eBay prices for you. What would you want to get one for (including shipping to Canada)? Let me know.

Dan, I gotta look into that... it's really odd that it'd be giving a message like that. Maybe I didn't finish setting it up correctly :) Thanks!

[goomba478]

Wow I have no idea what I did to violate their TOS. All I did was describe my service and show an item for Buy.com that was on sale. Yikes, looks like that blogger idea won't work after all :( bummer. I'll have to look into another venue for RSS feeds I guess.

[Lockescythe]

maybe try wordpress instead?

[turgore2008]

Goomba , around how much does it cost to ship a game to Canada. I saw on your website you go on weight so how much does a case +disk + booklet weight ?

[snowsquirrel]

A game in bubble mailer is about 190grams, so 7 oz.

Goomba, I talked to the wife, and she says I gotta wait on the phone. But I'll be sure to use you when I buy.

~S

[goomba478]

Lockescythe, I think I worked it out with the blog. They thought I was a spammer putting random ads on the blog so they made me verify that I was in fact an actual user. Hopefully I can work it out with them. Google seems to be pretty understanding. If not then yes Wordpress is a good alternative, you're right :)

Turgore, typically for my items I charge $3.00 for games up to 9 ounces. This is because the average shipping is around $2.50 plus roughly 45 to 50 cents for the bubble mailer and such.

Snosquirrel, at first I thought you said you talked to MY wife about the phone and then I reread it lol. I was going to say, maybe that's why she was so grumpy today :) Not a problem. If you find a good price on the phone and are ready to buy just let me know ^_^ Thanks!

[goomba478]

I'm working it out with my RSS. Looks like I'm still under investigation with Google Blogs for at least a few days so I'm going to look into just setting up my own RSS. It's a little more work but at least I'll have full control over it :) Thanks to all who suggested.

If there's anything else you'd like me to add to my website just let me know, I'm all ears!

[goomba478]

Okay guys, I put together a rough RSS feed for now on my own. Here is the link:

http://www.gamesforcanada.com/rss

You will have to click the "RSS" image at the moment. I haven't actually made a page describing the RSS page just yet (getting to it). Today is Wednesday night now which means I have to start getting my items together for listing on eBay. Tons to do =P

Please subscribe. This way you will know of special offers and items I'm adding to the site, as well as good finds and interesting items that I find while surfing the web. If the item is available for direct purchase I will give you a link to the item, and if it's something I have as a direct-request item I will link it appropriately.

Let me know what sorts of things you'd like me to add :) I will do my best to accommodate your requests. Thanks! Please, please, please subscribe as I really want this RSS to work :)

[heimdal]

There's Crisis Core for $25.99 at Amazon.com right now.
Goomba might be able to get it around $30 I'm guessing if anyone's interested?

[goomba478]

Oh man that's a good deal. Yes anyone interested I can do $30.99 shipped to Canada for Crisis Core. I'm going to go order a copy for myself ^_^ I have a sealed one but I'm saving it for collection purposes. It'd be nice to have a copy to play as well. Oh darn you Amazon and your good deals!

[goomba478]

Great news guys. I was able to fix everything up with the moderators over on Blogger/Blogspot. They thought I was spamming but I pointed out that I had a legitimate service/site and they put the account back in place. Hopefully that won't happen again. The link again is:

http://gamesforcanada.blogspot.com
(http://gamesforcanada.blogspot.com)
or our RSS feed on Feedburner:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/GamesForCanada

I'd really appreciate if you sign up for my RSS feeds and visit the site :) I'll be posting lots of interesting offers (many of which won't be on the actual gamesforcanada.com site as they're not necessarily in stock) but the links will either be affiliate links in nature or will have a "Request This Game" button...and if you click it, then it will forward you to my Direct Request Page and auto-fill in the item name and price (before shipping/fees,etc.) Try it out!

[return]

hey goomba, i want to buy something from amazon.com and was looking at your direct request page.

what is the difference between paypal basic and paypal credit card? thanks

[goomba478]

Hey return,

I should probably change the wording on that. Basic refers to payments sent to a personal account. There is no fee for you to send funds that are already in your account or an eCheck to a Paypal personal account. If you send $10USD I get $10USD. However, if you pay with a credit card, then Paypal charges me around 5% or so to accept the payment. So in cases like that, I ask that you guys pay the Paypal fee. That's all :)

I think I'll re-word the description on the request page. I didn't mean for it to be vague. Thanks!

[return]

pm'ed you

[magiic]

Just throwing this out there. Paypal ToS forbids charging buyers the fees. As such I would avoid that wording on your site. Just work the fees into the shipping or something.

[ragnar14]

Is that actually in Paypal's ToS? AFAIK it's only in eBay's terms for Paypal usage on auction payments.

[goomba478]

Thanks for the heads up. I guess I will have to reword the options then. The last thing I need is to be shut down for a technicality. I appreciate you looking out for me magiic.

[magiic]

There is a discussion about in the trading forum I believe. Some users were upset that people on CAG were charging for paypal fees when it clearly said no in the ToS

[return]

hey goomba, i sent u an updated PM, just wanna know how long its going to take

[goomba478]

Okay well I'm sorry I'll change that option. I guess I can just say that I only accept Personal payments and Money Orders then right? Surely that's allowed. Didn't mean to make any trouble for anyone, sorry!

[magiic]

You can still charge for the fees you just can't say you do. Just work it into the convenience fee or something

[helluvagood]

hm.. wish I had paypal

[goomba478]

What were you interested in buying Helluvagood? Paypal is a free service after all so if you really want an account it shouldn't be hard to get one =) Basically all you need is a bank account of some sort (and really you can even get one without that these days). If you get one let me know ^_^

Magiic, Yeah I'll have to re-work it into the system. The website itself already does it for orders but not for direct-request orders. I'll figure out something. Thanks!

[Jest]

Can you check store availability near you pleeeease? :)
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=64248&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-7p10EbbxAGPNGqnUZFGMfg

[goomba478]

It is showing that there is one available in my mall. I will be going there tomorrow to pick up a few games for fellow CAGs/Canadians. If I see one of those Hori PS3 sticks, you want me to get you one Jest? I shipped an Xbox one in the past and it got there safe and sound. They're a bit heavy to ship but I'll definitely get it for you if they still have it when I go there ^_^

Thanks guys! I appreciate all of you who have been reading my blog posts/RSS feeds as well. If you haven't signed up yet, please do (link on the main gamesforcanada.com page). I will be doing even more articles soon but I didn't want to overdo it as I'm remodeling my computer room right now and making room for more inventory and such. Thanks again guys!

[heimdal]

Hey man,


Can you PM me either here or at MSN about the status of my order? Like tracking info?


Thanks.

[Icetron]

Do you mind checking if your GS has this too Goomba? :)

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=24494&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-6Zd7YET3innpoRw_A9xzcQ

[Pat_McCrotch]

Do you mind checking if your GS has this too Goomba? :)

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=24494&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-6Zd7YET3innpoRw_A9xzcQ

Great game. I bought it a couple months ago at a microplay in the GTA for about 50 bucks, Brand new too.

Good luck trying to look for it though, the game is hard to find.

[goomba478]

I have seen it in stores but it's usually disc only (with scratches). If you don't mind that then I can probably find a copy for you. If you're like me and want games near perfect it's very rare to find in store (especially Gamestop). Still, I'll keep an eye out for you!

[Icetron]

Yeah I'd rather have them near perfect with case and manual too unfortunately. :(

[goomba478]

I'm convinced that for Skies of Arcadia I should probably just get the Dreamcast version as it was the original and seems slightly easier to find. Still probably expensive though ^_^

[Leshita]

Is Okami on your site the NTSC version (cause I am about to place an order ;p)?

[goomba478]

Leshita, yes it absolutely is the NTSC version. Just so you know though,the batch I got from Amazon had a small pink line on the front cover art (I can show you a picture if you like...). Other than that it's in mint condition and factory sealed :) I only sell US/NTSC games (unless listed as Import). Thanks!

http://www.improcomics.org/ebay/trade/okami-pink-streak.jpg

You can see there is a pink vertical line on the cover art. Capcom has said they will be releasing special cover arts for people who don't like the current one, so you could always request one from them if they're still doing that. If it bothers you then let me know as I can try to contact Amazon and get a replacement item. Thanks!

[Leshita]

Oops, I meant the PS2 version.
Okay, I assume that one is good then. :D

[goomba478]

Yes sorry Leshita, it didn't dawn on me that you were asking about the PS2 one :) That one is fine ^_^ I see you put an order in as well. I'm going to go ship that right away for you. Thanks!

[Jest]

It is showing that there is one available in my mall. I will be going there tomorrow to pick up a few games for fellow CAGs/Canadians. If I see one of those Hori PS3 sticks, you want me to get you one Jest? I shipped an Xbox one in the past and it got there safe and sound. They're a bit heavy to ship but I'll definitely get it for you if they still have it when I go there ^_^



If you get this before you leave I would love it. LMK the total cost, I will have to pay with an e-cheque again sorry.

[goomba478]

Great news Jest! I got the last of the PS3 Hori Sticks ^_^ There were two, so I picked up both. If any of you other CAGs are interested just let me know! I'll send you an invoice Jest :) If you pay before midnight tonight I can ship it out to you first thing in the morning tomorrow.

I also was able to find a copy of Skies of Arcadia Legends (Gamecube) Complete. I know a few of you were looking for that. I'm going to add it to my website so it'll be first come first serve :) Thanks guys!

[Lockescythe]

Um would you accept games as trade ins?


I might try and pick ya up one of the 10$ games if theres something you want.

[magiic]

Goomba do you know of any good deals in the states that you could hook me up with on 4 blutooth headsets and a 4GB microsd card?

[goomba478]

Lockescythe, normally I would accept trade ins but honestly I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment. I have someone that's trying to get me a few of the $10 games as well :) I'm only interested in one or two of them but thanks for the offer!

Magiic, I'll try to find you a good deal on them. Are you looking for a specific type of bluetooth headset? Let me know thanks!

[Amankhan]

Goomba, any word on Chaos Wars yet? :)

Also, what $10 games are you interested in? The very least we could do for you is pick up the ones you're interested in.

[magiic]

Lockescythe, normally I would accept trade ins but honestly I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment. I have someone that's trying to get me a few of the $10 games as well :) I'm only interested in one or two of them but thanks for the offer!

Magiic, I'll try to find you a good deal on them. Are you looking for a specific type of bluetooth headset? Let me know thanks!

Just really any half decent one that will work with a cellphone with blutooth. Nothing bank breaking.

[goomba478]

Magiic, I found a 4GB MicroSD card that is $22 or so shipped. It's a "Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging)". Does that sound about what you want to pay for one? They're also giving away a free 6-in-1-USB Card Reader with it.

Also, I found the
Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset [Bulk Packaged]. They go for about $28 or so shipped from Amazon directly which means I'd get them in two days. Buying them with bulk packaging means they are still new but not in full retail boxes to make them cheaper.

Let me know if you're interested in either of these :) Thanks!

=JJ=

[Usuyami]

Hey JJ, how much do memory sticks for the PSP cost in the states? Looking to buy a 8GB. If you find any below $80, please let me know.

[goomba478]

I will look into that for you ^_^ Not a problem. Thanks!

[magiic]

I think I will take the SD card. I am still on the fence with the headsets. I've read some reviews and it sounds like they are very quiet on max volume which may be a problem.

[ragnar14]

Goomba, any word on Chaos Wars yet? :)

Also, what $10 games are you interested in? The very least we could do for you is pick up the ones you're interested in.

Umm Goomba, if you find any copies of Chaos Wars I'd like one too ;) I'm reasonably sure it wasn't distributed up here at all :cry:

[jeffx]

got Chaos Wars today. Thanks a bunch!

[Firestorm]

If you use Credit Card to get funds into your PayPal account, does that count as a PayPal Credit Card payment? If not, how long does it take to link up a credit card with PayPal?

Thinking of buying one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136228
http://www.buy.com/prod/western-digital-250gb-my-passport-essential-usb-2-0-portable-hard-drive/q/loc/101/206780497.html

They seem to be out of stock or too expensive at Canadian stores =/

[icesand3]

Hey goomba would you mind ordering Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Condemned 2 off Amazon? Ill be able to buy them off you in a week or so but they are pretty cheap right now on amazon.

[goomba478]

Hey guys I am at work now until about 7 am. I will be getting more Chaos Wars in a couple of days and will be adding them to my site. For all other requests I will try to contact you all individually tomorrow when I get up. Thanks guys!

[chemgear]

Hi Goomba,

I fired out a PM but I'm in for a Chaos Wars and the PC Fallout 3 "Survival Edition." Looks like it's official:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000233051

:D

[magiic]

hey goomba what am I looking at price wise (itemised preferably) for 4 of those headsets, a 4GB microSD card and one of those Okami's?

[goomba478]

Hey Magiic, I messeged you via PM to try and get your chat info (I'd like to chat with you in real time via MSN or some similar program). :) Thanks!

[goomba478]

Chemgear (and others),

About the Fallout 3 Super Special editions from Amazon.com it looks like they are limiting them to one per household so I'm not sure if they'll let me order one for each system, or if it's just one copy period. I will look into it for you with Amazon. Thanks!

[chemgear]

Hmmm that makes sense Goomba - too bad really. I'll poke around and see if I can't order the item and have it shipped to a friend in the US. That'll at least open up an extra slot for somebody else that would be interested.

Cheers!

[Firestorm]

goomba could you answer my question about the PayPal thing please? And do you think you'd be able to ship that hard drive to me?

[goomba478]

Firestorm, do you have MSN Messenger? My account is:

jj@improcomics.org

Please add me if you do and message me. My CAG box got full (and is always filling up so fast). So I'm trying to get people to message me on there and by Email to save space in the CAG box.

As for Paypal - adding funds to your own account with a credit card means you will have to pay the fees yourself, so it doesn't save you any money in that sense. Credit Cards always have extra fees with Paypal, because the companies charge them money to use the cards and pass the fees onto you. Bank transfers have no fees because banks allow you to transfer money without charging you, but credit cards do not.

I can definitely order things though, it's just a matter of letting me know the item specifics, where to buy them, the price, etc. Thanks!

[return]

Firestorm, do you have MSN Messenger? My account is:

jj@improcomics.org

Please add me if you do and message me. My CAG box got full (and is always filling up so fast). So I'm trying to get people to message me on there and by Email to save space in the CAG box.

As for Paypal - adding funds to your own account with a credit card means you will have to pay the fees yourself, so it doesn't save you any money in that sense. Credit Cards always have extra fees with Paypal, because the companies charge them money to use the cards and pass the fees onto you. Bank transfers have no fees because banks allow you to transfer money without charging you, but credit cards do not.

I can definitely order things though, it's just a matter of letting me know the item specifics, where to buy them, the price, etc. Thanks!

mind if i add you? :D

[goomba478]

Oh by all means return and anyone else :) The reason I put it here in the forums is so anyone could add me ^_^ I was trying to get ahold of Firestorm, but by no means did I mean to send it only to him (otherwise I would just use a PM).

Please add me on MSN :) just make sure to tell me who you are when you do, because a lot of you have different names on here and there and it gets confusing ^_^ At least that way I can make a note of it =)

Thanks!

By the way...are any of you guys interested in Xbox Live Points? I can do 1600 points for $17.00 as they're on sale this week at Circuit City here in the states. I can send you the code via Email/PM so let me know. If a lot of you are interested I'll try to put in an order for a bunch. I'm pretty sure the sale ends in a couple of days. Good deal if there are some games you want to pick up on Xbox Live =)

[magiic]

Just for the record the 1600 point codes dont work on Canadian accounts

EDIT: I will be paying my invoice when I get to Accounting class this morning

[goomba478]

Ahh really? That's odd that the 1600 point cards don't work for Canada as the Xbox Live codes do apparently (traded with several Canadian CAGs). I wonder why that is hmmm. Okay well I guess cancel the idea about 1600 point cards :) I still may pick up a bunch as they're great trade fodder for future CAG trading.

Excellent magiic, I'll go ahead and put in your order then. Thanks again.

[Lockescythe]

are they any deals on XBL gold subscriptions?
I'm so close to getting ym xbox so I dunno what I'm gonna do with online once I get it.

[magiic]

Ya I have no idea why the live codes work but the point codes dont.

[goomba478]

There aren't any deals in B&M stores that I know of for Xbox Live codes, but I've been able to score some great deals for fellow CAGs in the past. Were you interested in one if I can find you one at a cheaper price Lockescythe? Let me know ^_^ That's truly strange that the points don't work though :) glad you told me Magiic before I ordered like 1000 cards lol.

[Princess Zelda]

The points cards don't work because Microsoft want to control the cost of the cards for the territories. We pay $20 for only 1400 points plus tax. Getting 1600 points for even $20 we'd all be ordering them from the US.

[goomba478]

Again, companies out to rip off Canadians =p I don't get it in the least. Glad that I am at least trying to actively go against the grain on that one. I'll still try to help you guys one way or another ^_^ even if I can't do so with Microsoft points.

[retisentry]

Goomba-san,

I got home on the weekend from Asia. Payment was sent today via my brother's paypal. Sorry for the delay ^^;;

[goomba478]

Retisentry I got your payment . Thanks! I will send it out first thing in the morning tomorrow. Thanks again for your business :)

[Azumangaman]

Goomba, I made an order!
Persona 3: FES and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (I think thats the name)

Thanks!

[goomba478]

I got your order Azumangaman :) Thanks so much! I should have your order out in the next day or two ^_^ Thanks again! I went ahead and left you good feedback on CAG already :) Please do the same when you get my package. I'm already up to 33 positives from unique users woo hoo! Want to keep that momentum going. Thanks again!

[magiic]

I am probably late to the party but 3G iPod launches in Canada on July.11 :D
Of course in typical rogers fashion it's only available on a three year contract

[constellation]

Goomba, I'm definitely interested in Xbox Live Gold codes. I think buy.com had a sale on them once, and further savings with Google checkout, but buy.com is US only I'm afraid. If you can score a good deal with that, I'll definitely be buying.

[Jest]

I am probably late to the party but 3G iPod launches in Canada on July.11 :D
Of course in typical rogers fashion it's only available on a three year contract


And it will cost one million Roger's Bucks aka dollars. Seriously, I wonder how much their special '3G iPhone' plan will cost per month.

EDIT:
To make this not entirely OT I have this to say: Goomba rules.

[Azumangaman]

I got your order Azumangaman :) Thanks so much! I should have your order out in the next day or two ^_^ Thanks again! I went ahead and left you good feedback on CAG already :) Please do the same when you get my package. I'm already up to 33 positives from unique users woo hoo! Want to keep that momentum going. Thanks again!
Will do! Thanks, I wasn't expecting a rating! Good idea.

[return]

hey goomba, i got your package =D

me = a happy man


seriously man, you offer the greatest service ever. :D:D:D:D:D

[goomba478]

I am glad that you guys are digging my services. I am having a lot of fun filling the orders too so keep them coming. The more business I get, the better my services will become. As for the 3g iPhone I just hope they don't charge you guys an arm and a leg. It seems Apple will no longer sell them without a contract so that loophole may be closed but I am sure people will figure ways around the new rules. I am considering to sell my 16GB 1gen iPhone now but it's too hard to imagine a whole month without my baby ;)

[ragnar14]

Hey Goomba, I just noticed you have a copy of Chaos Wars in stock on your site. Except it's $55 plus $5 s/h. Is that right? I know it already climbed in value to more than that on eBay, but another wave of stock has already reached stores. It's instock most everywhere for $40. But maybe you had to pay $40+tax or something?

[constellation]

Goomba, I'm definitely interested in Xbox Live Gold codes. I think buy.com had a sale on them once, and further savings with Google checkout, but buy.com is US only I'm afraid. If you can score a good deal with that, I'll definitely be buying.

Hey Goomba, any chance you can do this? I'd love to take advantage of the Google checkout $10 off thing, but I don't know how that would work, since it's for first purchases only. It's at http://www.buy.com/prod/xbox-360-live-12-month-gold-subscription-card-free-1-month-bonus/q/loc/108/201975268.html

[magiic]

I think he stated earlier he isn't doing the Google Checkout thing for exactly that reason.

[goomba478]

Yes sorry constellation. I can't do the Buy.com GCO discount because I've already used it in the past. I don't want to get banned from their system for abusing their discounts :) Sorry! I can buy things from BUY.com but I can't get the extra $10 bonus.

As for Chaos Wars, yes all of the places around here have increased their prices so I increased it on the store site. If you want it I can get it for you but it's hard to come by at Retail prices now.

Sorry :(

[ragnar14]

Did you already buy one at an inflated price? If not can you just order me one from EB/Gamestop ;)

http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=281838

In stock, and they have free shipping afaik.

[goomba478]

Are any of you guys interested in:

Lego Indiana Jones (Any System): Gamestops have Free T-Shirts with purchase of any of them
Secret Agent Clank: Gamestop has free Clank Figure with purchase
Dragon Ball Z Game for Xbox 360: Gamestop has free Anime DVD/T-Shirt with Purchase

Let me know as all of these items are limited. If you're interested in just buying a T-Shirt I have one available (brand new) that I can sell to you directly :) Thanks!

[Azumangaman]

Interested in Secret Agent Clank. Figure= HAWT. What does it look like?
How much would it be?
To be honest I'm not comfortable paying more than $30, I don't know what the MSRP is...

[ragnar14]

The MSRP is $40, and the figure was in the other weeks flyer, here (http://link.gamestop.com/t/394679/11933081/16773/0/).

I keep my eyes open for pre-order goodies, so I can bug Goomba if I see something :) Unfortunately I haven't seen anything I like yet ;_;

[goomba478]

Yes yes. If you guys see a pre-order goodie just let me know early enough :) Last time I had someone asking about the Ninja Gaiden DS stylus...but the game was already released by a few weeks. Make sure you ask me BEFORE the game comes out :) unless you want to just buy the pre-order bonus which I may be able to find for you on eBay. Always possible.

And yes the MSRP is $39.99 + Tax (6%) for the Clank Game. I may get it for myself just cuz I'm a sucker for small gaming figures.

Okay I'm heading off to go get my HDTV now! They messed up my order and said my house is 5 miles outside of their delivery radius so now I have to drive over 3 hours to go get it...stupid. I'm going to do it because I can't wait any longer ^_^ Don't want to wait another week for Circuit City to get their act together =-P

[SVxM]

I just want to drop by to thanks goomba478 for setting up the website. Although I was little late on the order, he got the extra copy for me. And, I got it pretty fast! Now, I need some free time to play Chaos Wars. :D

[goomba478]

You're very welcome SVxM :) Glad you got your game quickly! If you need anything else in the future just let me know ^_^ Thanks! I'm going to leave you good feedback too because when you ordered on the site you didn't tell me your CAG name. THANKS AGAIN!

[Azumangaman]

Goomba, just wondering, did you ship the games out?
If you did on/before Friday, I should get them some time this week.
Truth be told, I hope they arrive on Friday, they'd be great "NO MORE EXAMS!" presents :D

[goomba478]

Yes Azumangaman, absolutely :) I shipped out the day after I received your payment in fact (as I always try to do with all my orders for future reference). I see no reason you shouldn't have them by Friday =) No promises of course as it's entirely up to customs, but as you can tell by my feedback more often than not it gets through very quickly.

Hope you get them soon and enjoy your exam-less lifestyle ^_^ Thanks again!

[retisentry]

Last night I had a dream and I found Goomba's business card (!) and it stated he was a recruiter for a temp agency. This whole needing to find a job is really getting to me in weird ways...

[goomba478]

Wow! I had no idea that my secret mind control was working :) I mean....

That reminds me :) I actually am printing up business cards. I'm still working on the design of them though ^_^ I may in the future need people to hire as well but I have a long way to go :) Wish I could offer you a job, but I'm still small potatoes ^_^ Hope you find a job soon retisentry!

[Pat_McCrotch]

Hey Goomba, just wanted to know if you had any copies of wiifit?:)

EDIT: Nevermind, just got myself a copy at amazon.ca. :)

[goomba478]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I've added a PSP section to the GamesForCanada.com website. At the moment there's only one game there (Brave Story: New Traveler) but I will be adding new games to the site every day. My goal is to do at least one new game every day, but hopefully I'll do a lot more once I'm through with my eBay backlog.

Also, keep in mind that most of my prices are based on Amazon and other sites. If you contact me directly about a specific game (listed or unlisted on the site), I can often get you a better deal if you don't mind buying used and such. Also, I offer comparison shopping for most items so you can see what the games go for on Play-Asia, Amazon.ca and eBay as well. So if my prices seem a bit high, just check out the links and more often than not (especially with eBay) you can get some great deals =) If the sellers don't ship to Canada...then you can use my Direct Request form on my site. Thanks again!

[magiic]

Small potatoes are better than no potatoes.

on another note I hate baked potatoes

[Leshita]

Received Okami (PS2 version) a couple of days ago, just as described, in mint condition. Thanks Goomba (also thanks for the nice note too :p). :D

[retisentry]

Got the PCB the other day Goomba. Super fast! Thanks again!

[goomba478]

Thanks for the updates guys! I'm really glad that you got your items so quickly :) Please put good feedback for me. I'm going to go and do the same for you ^_^ Appreciate it!

[DoubleStop]

hey, just wondering how much MGS: Essentials would be shipped + your fee. Its $24.99 on amazon.com. amazon.ca doesnt even have it listed and i rarely see it in stores.

[goomba478]

It would be about $32 shipped. Since it's a larger game I'd need to send it in a larger box and it'll weigh a bit more than a normal game. Let me know if you're interested! Great set of games by the way :) I have the MGS1 from that set and it's quite nice.

Edit: It seems that it's no longer in stock on Amazon.com sorry. I thought that was a normal price. Was it some sort of a sale? I was just in the hospital for the last 6 hours so I'm home now. Don't worry I'm alright ^_^

[Jest]

Thats good to hear. I have a question. Would I use your personal address or your PO box to send love notes/fan mail/letter bombs? :roll:

[DoubleStop]

yeah it looks like it is out of stock. Normal price was $29.99 but the last few days ive checked it was $24.99. $32 is a good price though, ill have to see if it becomes available again

[goomba478]

Jest, for personal mail using my PO Box is best because I have a new mail carrier that isn't the greatest and he tends to leave my mail at my front door (where anyone can take it). If you want to write to me the PO Box is best as it's secure :) Thanks!

DoubleStop, definitely let me know if it comes back in stock. I'm pretty sure my Gamestop has a few copies of it (at least they did) but they are charging full retail value plus 6% tax.

[goomba478]

Any of you guys interested in the 13 Month XBL Cards? Buy.com has them on sale this week for $39. If you want one just PM me :)

No shipping charges obviously as I'll just PM you back the code when I get the card. I'd still appreciate if you could throw in $2 or so for the effort. $41 for 13 months is still great if you ask me!

[congo_pepper]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum.
Would you also ship small items from Amazom.com or only games?

[Azumangaman]

TWEWY being so expensive = SAD PANDA :(
But thats ok, because Persona 3: FES and Advance Wars could be here in a couple hours.

For the person looking for the MGS: Essential Collection, check your local Rogers Video? I just bought mine there yesterday (I bought MGS4 Limited Edition the same day :P)

[PaddyTheChump]

Any of you guys interested in the 13 Month XBL Cards? Buy.com has them on sale this week for $39. If you want one just PM me :)

No shipping charges obviously as I'll just PM you back the code when I get the card. I'd still appreciate if you could throw in $2 or so for the effort. $41 for 13 months is still great if you ask me!

Will it work for Canadians? I think the ms points don't work, so I just want to make sure.
Thanks

[goomba478]

Congo_Pepper, I can ship any item from any website basically as long as it's legal to send to you :) I've taken orders for many small and large items of all varieties so far. Everything from Breakfast Cereals to Bowling Balls....

If you find something you are interested in, just use the direct-request page on my website located here:

http://www.gamesforcanada.com/direct-request.php

I will generally respond to you within a few hours (often sooner) and let you know the approximate total for you. Since I don't have the actual item on hand sometimes I will have to give you an estimate for the value of the shipping before I can actually charge you. Usually my estimates are pretty close to the actual prices for the shipping because most websites give an estimated weight. I generally use this estimated wait or general knowledge of how much an item weighs to calculate the shipping cost to Canada.

Keep in mind that I'd only charge you the actual price of the item plus the actual charge of shipping plus a small fee. This business model makes it beneficial for everybody. If you have an item that you are looking at or several items let me know. The more items you order within one shipping the smaller the convenience fee will be. I typically charge two dollars for the first item in one dollar for each additional item unless the items are large in nature or somewhat difficult to obtain. Thank you and I look forward to doing business with you.

[goomba478]

Azumangaman, Don't worry too much about TWEWY ... I'm sure that copies will come more frequent soon enough. If you don't mind a used copy, I may be able to track one down for you :) Let me know!

PaddyTheChump (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=96859), yes the Xbox live cards to work for Canadians. For some reason they see a difference between Xbox live service and Xbox points. I have no idea why this is but I have already sold a couple to Canadians and they told me that it worked great. So if you are interested in one please let me know. I do not know how long they will be on sale from buy.com, but typically these sales last only a week or so. Let me know. Thanks yet.

[Azumangaman]

I got my package. EVERYTHING WAS BROKEN NO FEEDBACK GRRR.
Just kidding, PERFECT CONDITION, PERFECT SERVICE and kind messages. I'll be ordering from you in the future without a doubt. And you got feedback.

[goomba478]

Oh man, Azumangaman...if I didn't already read your feedback first then you would have gave me a heart attack right there! Glad to know that you got everything in top top shape.

For those of you who are looking for The World Ends With You...I'm showing that my local Gamsetop has copies in stock. Granted they are new copies so they go for $39.99 + tax, but if you're interested in a copy I may be able to get you one. Still cheaper than most eBay prices. Let me know and I'll try to get you one.

Sincerely,
JJ Parks ^_^

[magiic]

my mail should be here in the next hour or two. Hopefully the headsets come

[Azumangaman]

My local Futureshops have the game in stock @ 44.99, so I'll probably just get it there. I'll probably still hold off because thats a lot for a DS game...

[magiic]

My local Futureshops have the game in stock @ 44.99, so I'll probably just get it there. I'll probably still hold off because thats a lot for a DS game...

Keep an eye on Rogers. It's $29.99 PV

[Azumangaman]

Thanks magiic, I'll do that for sure.

[PaddyTheChump]

PaddyTheChump (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=96859), yes the Xbox live cards to work for Canadians. For some reason they see a difference between Xbox live service and Xbox points. I have no idea why this is but I have already sold a couple to Canadians and they told me that it worked great. So if you are interested in one please let me know. I do not know how long they will be on sale from buy.com, but typically these sales last only a week or so. Let me know. Thanks yet.
Thanks. Not sure if I'll end up getting this or not. I know a M$ employee who is getting me *cheap* games, so it all depends on how much I have leftover. I need a job.

[Jest]

Everything from Breakfast Cereals to Bowling Balls....


Are you serious? :P

Oh, by the way, a couple days ago I received my Hori Fighting Stick 3. In Goomba We Trust.

[goomba478]

Yes...completely serious :) I'm not quite creative enough to come up with that ^_^ Breakfast Cereal, Bowling Balls, Paintball Supplies, Art books, Computer parts, Construction tools, you name it. GamesForCanada is really more "StuffForCanada" lately :) But it's very fun and interesting for me. Glad to be of service!

Thanks again Jest and all others! I'm going to take a nap now because I have to work 10PM - 6AM tonight at the casino...my little mini birthday vacation is over now :( back to work I go.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Wow Gooma, you're awesomeeee! Does that mean that if I ordre on amazon.com and get free shipping. I throw in your extra 1-2 dollars and then we're good?

If so, you can be sure to hear from me. Im tired of seeing games or music cd 13$ versus 20$. :)

[Lockescythe]

I just picked up a 360 and am looking for games for cheap. Heard the three burger king games are like a buck each could you make me a list of xbox 360 games you could get for under 5$. Thanks lemme know.

I'll prolly end up buying a ton. *achievement whore in the making*

[ragnar14]

Haha, Goomba I sent you a request for Izuna 2. The pervert/collector in me must have the Amazon.com exclusive poster :lol:

[goomba478]

ichit4k4_set0,

Yes that is what it means. I get free 2 day shipping for most items on Amazon.com then you just pay me the actual cost of the item, plus actual shipping to Canada (don't forget that part) plus a few dollars. Let me know what you want to buy.

Ragnar, I pre-ordered your Izuna 2 for you...hentai ^_^

[magiic]

ugh another day down and no headsets :(

[goomba478]

Sorry Magiic. Hopefully they get there soon. Hopefully Customs isn't keeping them longer than normal ... I shipped out your Final Fantasy VII by the way :) Thanks again!

[heimdal]

Hey goomba, just a heads up

Ar Tonelico is back in stock in Rosenqueen, it's also not just the pre-order anymore.

Could you possibly pick up one for me?
You know the drill, just send me an invoice :)

[jeffx]

since amazon.ca won't have the izuna 2 posters that amazon.com gets from Atlus, I may have to "use" you again, dude.

[goomba478]

Heimdal, would you believe that I just ran out to my car to get my wallet to order this very same game :) I remember that a lot of you guys were interested but wasn't sure if you still wanted them or not. I'll definitely order you a copy. Invoice will be sent within the next few minutes ^_^

Sincerely,
JJ Parks :)

PS: Keep in mind I have to pay shipping from Rosenqueen ^_^ I will factor that into the invoice. Worth it to get the free soundtrack though :) I paid almost $30 from GameQuestDirect (with no soundtrack) so this price is incredible!

[ragnar14]

I want a Ar Tonelico ;) It'll be a while, but can you hang onto one to toss in my Izuna 2 order :)

[Lockescythe]

put me down for a tornelico, What will it end up being?

[PaddyTheChump]

Hey Goomba,
Is that 13 month xbl deal still going on?

[goomba478]

Ar Tonelico comes out to be $28.99 after the game, shipping from Rosenqueen and shipping to Canada is all put together. Still a great price for the game + soundtrack ^_^ A heck of a lot cheaper than most eBay prices that's for sure.

Yes Ragnar, I'll order an Ar Tonelico for you and keep it on the side =)

Paddy, yes the sale is ending any day now though. Do you want me to get you a card?

[danthemightyone]

I'm in for Ar Tonelico as well. I just need soundtrack but heck I'm just buying it. I don't think anyone will sell/trade me the soundtrack only.

[PaddyTheChump]

[quote=goomba478;4524438]

I'll think about it. Not a huge priority for me right now, so it's no biggie if I miss it.

[Lockescythe]

I'd sell my soundtrack.

How much would be fair for it dan?

[danthemightyone]

I'd sell my soundtrack.

How much would be fair for it dan?

No idea. Just shoot me an offer by pm :)

[Lockescythe]

Goomba how much would it cost me if I wanted to have the soundtrack shipped to dan instead of myself?

[xezekielx]

I'd like to have Izuna 2 (with the mini-poster of course) and Ar Tonelico as well!

Should I send a request on your website, goomba?

[goomba478]

As for Izuna 2, I believe I can only order one with the mini-poster, but I can go ahead and try to order more with another account or whatever if you guys want me to. I'm not exactly sure how they're going to do it to be honest :) I will do my best to hook you guys up as always.

Also, I bought 10 of the Xbox Live cards which I'm selling for $42 total. It'll be about a week before I actually get the cards because they're mailing them to me via snail mail. Once I get them though I can just send you the codes through CAG/Email/etc. Thanks guys!

Lockescythe, are you saying you want me to send your soundtrack to Dan? I'm sure we can work out something if that's the case =) Shipping the soundtrack only shouldn't cost more than $2 or $3 total I'd imagine. Let me know.

[Lockescythe]

so it'd cost 3$ extra to have the soundtrack shipped to dan instead?

[Lockescythe]

hmm well order me a copy of tornelico if possible.

I won't be able to pay for it for about a week or two from now though is that allright?

Also if I have a extra amount of cash I'll for sure be grabbing the live code off ya as well.

[Icetron]

If anyone else doesn't want their soundtrack, let me know please. :)

[goomba478]

Lockesythe, yes $3 extra to mail to Dan =) Funny how I'm becoming a middle man in secondary trades now haha. Not that I mind ^_^ It's just really interesting.

That's okay if you can't pay for a week or so because it'll probably be that long before I get it in the mail anyway. I never ordered from Rosenqueen yet so I'm not sure how fast their shipping is. We'll see =)

[Azumangaman]

If you can, I'd love Ar Tonelico as well.

[goomba478]

I've gone ahead and ordered 10 copies of the game. I figure that should cover most of us interested in a copy. If I need to I can order more in the future (as long as they stay in stock). For those of you who said you are interested I will try to send you an invoice within the next couple of days :) Thanks! If you find any other games in the meantime let me know so we can save you some money on shipping up to Canada. Cya soon!

[goomba478]

For the record I have 6/10 of the Ar Tonelico's accounted for now. Only 4 copies left for those of you who haven't chimed in and said you were interested =) Don't miss the train!

[goomba478]

Anyone here interested in
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth for the PSP?

Gamequest Direct has copies for $30 and CheapyD posted a free shipping coupon. Game is pretty hard to find brand new. Let me know :)

[Azumangaman]

Hey gooma,
Think you could hook me up with:
-Dark Sector (360)
From Amazon.com?
It's really cheap today.
$26.39 and it appears to have free shipping as well.
If you could do that, I'd gladly pay whatever your charging :D
Thanks.

[magiic]

Anyone here interested in
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth for the PSP?

Gamequest Direct has copies for $30 and CheapyD posted a free shipping coupon. Game is pretty hard to find brand new. Let me know :)

send me an invoice, I would
not mind a sealed copy

[goomba478]

Azumangaman and Magiic,

Done and Done. I'll send you guys invoices for the games :)

[constellation]

Hey goomba, I PM'd you about the $41 Xbox Live Gold 13 months. I'm definitely interested. :)

[goomba478]

Constellation, PM Sent =) Thanks!

Oh and I just want to thank all of you guys again for your support. This forum post now has almost 18,000 views...that's just insane ^_^ Keep up the good work and keep the orders coming. Lots of gaming goodness to be had by all!

[retisentry]

Goomba, if it isn't too late could I grab one of those AR Tonelicos?

Also, I was wondering if it would be possible for me you to get me this Blu-ray:

http://www.buy.com/prod/shinobi-blu-ray/q/loc/322/207536733.html

Thanks a lot!

PS: I don't know how to use the feedback system here, so I wasn't able to give you positive feeback ^^;;

[goomba478]

retisentry,

I went ahead and ordered you a copy of Ar tonelico and the Shinobi Blu Ray as well.

The feedback system is really easy. Just click on the little number next to my itrader score (should be 42 at the moment) ... then look for where it says "Leave Feedback for this user" or whatever in yellow writing. Couldn't be easier :)

I'll send you an invoice for the two items pretty soon. Thanks!