Outpost.com deals thread! [Mobile/Archive]

Scorch

09-06-2004, 06:05 PM

I figured that with all the great deals Outpost has, we need to keep it to one thread. Here's a few I found.

XBox:

Otogi (XB) - $17.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3673225
Steel Battalion $180 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3477483
Madden 2005 = $34.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4094792
Silent Hill 4: The Room = $26.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4177363 (Credit: Megalith)
Fable = $30.99, free s/h =
DEAD
Kingdom Under Fire = $26.50 (Back with FREE SHIPPING!)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4187723
Street Racing Syndicate = $34.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4169323
Driv3r - $29.99 =
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3945118
Max Payne 2 (Xbox) $19.99 (Still $30 at ebgames)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3839967
Sudeki = $43.99
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3820937
Freedom Fighters = $16.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3608245
Juiced = $34.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4174293

PS2:

Burnout 3 = $31.99
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4145893 (Thanks CheapyD and Drunk)
Silent Hill 4: The Room = $26.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4177353
Street Racing Syndicate = $34.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4169313
Madden 2005 = $34.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4094772
Star Ocean: 'Till The End Of Time = $39.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4144613
Gran Turismo 4 $39.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3673575 (ships free)
Freedom Fighters = $16.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3608155
Juiced = $34.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4174283
Lupin the 3rd (PS2) - $19.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3921748
Phantom Brave Limited Edition:
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4113773
GTA San Andreas= $34.99/free shipping
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3976158 (Thanks rvdrock!)

Gamecube:

Freedom Fighters - $16.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3797906
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles $34.90 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3826047
Phantasy Star Online Ep I & II Plus (preorder) $22.99 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4169393

PC:

Doom 3 = $37.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4035782
Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow= $19.99
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3874177
Matrix Online $44.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4173723
Freedom Fighters = $9.99 =
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3608455 (BUY THIS GAME)
Shellshock Nam '67 $24.99 =
http://www.outpost.com/product/4012512

GBA:

Mario Brothers E-Reader Cards = $3.49
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3497303
Super Mario E-Reader Cards = $4.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3789326
Super Mario 2 E-Reader Cards = $5.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3836547
Pokemon Leaf Green $27.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4132373
Pokemon Fire Red $27.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4132363

MISC:

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Wallscroll = $9.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3044599

"Babes of Norath" 2004 Everquest Calender = $0.01
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3950798

Credit given to the OPs!

sj41

09-06-2004, 06:07 PM

TrustCompany should have made one before you stole hid idea. He's just too lazy to do it. :wink:

EDIT- The Sims 2 is $35 on the site.

The Successful Dropout

09-06-2004, 06:10 PM

TrustCompany should have made one before you stole hid idea. He's just too lazy to do it. :wink:

EDIT- The Sims 2 is $35 on the site.

:lol: you figured me out

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 06:21 PM

Gran Turismo 4 $39.99 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3673575?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG (ships free)

Driv3r (Xbox) $29.99 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3945118?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Scorch

09-06-2004, 06:22 PM

I think this is the best deal for KUF, so far.

Good find with GT4.

CouRageouS

09-06-2004, 06:23 PM

I'm not sure if they still have it but a couple weeks ago they had Time Crisis 2 w/ Guncon2 for $29.99 and a whole bunch of other good PS2 deals.

Scorch

09-06-2004, 06:24 PM

Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow for PC = $19.99

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3874177

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 06:29 PM

Max Payne 2 (Xbox) $19.99 (Still $30 at ebgames) http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3839967?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Scorch

09-06-2004, 06:34 PM

Ehh that's not too good on MP2, I found it used at a Rhino store for $12.99

Sudeki = $43.99

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3820937

Jaket

09-06-2004, 06:38 PM

excellent idea scorch.... i will search for some deals tongiht

Rusvul2

09-06-2004, 06:46 PM

Outpost.com seems to have pulled a fast one, I pre-ordered Phantom Brave Limited Edition yesterday for $39.99, today I search the site and it's not sold there anymore, only the normal edition for $49.99. Star Ocean III pre-order for $39.99 is still there tho.

I hope I still get my stuff =/

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 06:52 PM

Matrix Online $44.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4173723?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Scorch

09-06-2004, 06:56 PM

Everquest "babes of Norath" 2004 calendar.

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3950798

a penny.

sj41

09-06-2004, 06:58 PM

Everquest "babes of Norath" 2004

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3950798

a penny. :lol: That's funny.

2 Smooth

09-06-2004, 07:07 PM

has anyone ever preordered from outpost before? how is it?

Megalith

09-06-2004, 07:17 PM

I just e-mailed them to add the EverQuest calendar to my SILENT HILL 4 order, mwa ha ha.

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 07:45 PM

Steel Battalion $180 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3477483

Ah, says it's not avaliable.... :(

Josef

09-06-2004, 07:45 PM

Otogi (XB) - $17.99

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3673225

Lupin the 3rd (PS2) - $19.99

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3921748

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 07:52 PM

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles $34.90
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3826047

Pokemon Leaf Green $27.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4132373

Pokemon Fire Red $27.99 (Free Shipping)
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4132363

slipkornotpsu

09-06-2004, 09:02 PM

So you don't get free shipping unless you live in one of the states that they charge tax. That really sucks because it brings the game to almost 38 shipped.

Jimbo504

09-06-2004, 09:03 PM

Phantom Brave Limited Edition for PS2:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4113773

Jimbo504

09-06-2004, 09:04 PM

fuck forgot to put price. Phantom brave is $39.99

chad@hantak.com

09-06-2004, 09:04 PM

Shellshock Nam '67 (PC) $24.99

http://www.outpost.com/product/4012512

Scorch

09-06-2004, 09:09 PM

Shellshock Nam '67 (PC) $24.99

http://www.outpost.com/product/4012512

Wow, that JUST happened. I checked it earlier and it was 49.

Drakken

09-06-2004, 09:48 PM

Wow, I didn't realize they have this many great deals. They seem to like lowering the prices of preorders. :)

Thanks to all the OPs!

trunks982

09-06-2004, 11:10 PM

is the site reliable?

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-06-2004, 11:22 PM

is the site reliable?

Yes, It's the online store for Fry's electronics and Fry's is very reliable.

Deku Tree

09-07-2004, 12:12 AM

So you don't get free shipping unless you live in one of the states that they charge tax. That really sucks because it brings the game to almost 38 shipped.

Not sure about that. I got free shipping and no tax on the Fable deal.

dabomb75

09-07-2004, 12:48 AM

KUF:C costs 39.99 now :(

Scorch

09-07-2004, 01:36 AM

KUF:C costs 39.99 now :(

I still see it as $26.50. When does it come up as $39?

dafoomie

09-07-2004, 02:28 AM

Babylon 5: The Movies [5 Discs] $24.99
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4069432
$42 at Amazon, retails for $50. I know its not a videogame but thats a damn good deal on that boxset.

And how is Kingdom Under Fire?

Duo_Maxwell

09-07-2004, 02:44 AM

KUF:C costs 39.99 now :(

I still see it as $26.50. When does it come up as $39?

When you add it to your cart it comes up as $40.

dracula

09-07-2004, 02:46 AM

time crisis is back to fifty :/

miriamleo

09-07-2004, 06:13 AM

Sims 2 (PC) only $34.99 preorder. Listed on front page.

swick

09-07-2004, 06:36 AM

sylentwulf

09-07-2004, 06:57 AM

Yeah, a quick note is that silent hill 4 shipping for ground was $6.50 for me. I didn't finish placing the order :(

shrike4242

09-07-2004, 09:53 AM

Yeah, if you add KUF to your cart, it magically becomes $40 again. And the free shipping thing seems to be pretty random, too - even if it says you'll get free shipping, half the time you'll still get a charge at the cart. I'm staying away from Outpost for now, the site's annoyed me too damn much.

I had one issue in trying to set up my order, and had to start over again. When I did do it the second time, KUF was in my cart at $26.50 and showed up the same on my confirmation email. I'll definately keep an eye on that, since it probably won't ship until November.

(OT) I stopped in Gamestop last night and they looked up the ship date for KUF and they said it was now listed as November. November what they didn't say.

shrike4242

09-07-2004, 09:54 AM

Yeah, a quick note is that silent hill 4 shipping for ground was $6.50 for me. I didn't finish placing the order :(

I ended up ordering 4 games, so the $6.50 shipping charge was split up between the 4 games. That soothed the pain a little bit.

BigHow

09-07-2004, 09:57 AM

Looks like Phantom Brave is OOS.

senorwoohoo

09-07-2004, 10:06 AM

My order for Fable says 'backordered'...is that because its a preorder?

shadowrunner7240

09-07-2004, 10:10 AM

Figures. The only game I was interested in, KUF, isn't priced at $27 any more. :evil: Oh well, my credit card just gave a sigh of relief.

punqsux

09-07-2004, 10:12 AM

im pretty happy that sielent hill 4 didnt have free shipping, because i would have ordered it and i really cant afford it

Admiral Ackbar

09-07-2004, 10:15 AM

im pretty happy that sielent hill 4 didnt have free shipping, because i would have ordered it and i really cant afford it

That's how I feel about Otogi. I want this game, but I'm tapped out. Spent about $200 this weekend and don't want to shell out any more.

Darkshadow

09-07-2004, 10:26 AM

This is why Fry's is the best store ever. I'm so glad I have one in my city. I might as well pick up Freedom Fighters for PC. Gonna download the demo first.

maxgle

09-07-2004, 11:15 AM

Pokemon prices has gone up to $34.99 now

Daddy

09-07-2004, 11:18 AM

I think this is the best deal for KUF, so far.

Good find with GT4.

The link says 39.99 for KFU...is there a coupon i'm missing or???

shadowrunner7240

09-07-2004, 11:21 AM

I think this is the best deal for KUF, so far.

Good find with GT4.

The link says 39.99 for KFU...is there a coupon i'm missing or???

They changed the price. It's a dead deal unfortunately.

Rusvul2

09-07-2004, 11:51 AM

As an update to my previous post in this thread, my Phantom Brave Limited Edition order at outpost was cancelled. : (

valance

09-07-2004, 12:18 PM

aye, shipping is expensive. even on the 1 penny everquest calander, shipping is 4 bucks! plus another 4 for sims2, i just canceled my order when i saw that.

guessed

09-07-2004, 12:37 PM

As an update to my previous post in this thread, my Phantom Brave Limited Edition order at outpost was cancelled. : (

That sucks, I was figuring they'd ship it to you.

senorwoohoo

09-07-2004, 02:52 PM

My order for Fable says 'backordered'...is that because its a preorder?

Anyone? Anyone?

Nirvanaguy777

09-07-2004, 02:53 PM

i ordered the calender ha

seebelow

09-07-2004, 03:22 PM

My order for Fable says 'backordered'...is that because its a preorder?

Anyone? Anyone?
Yes, they list pre-orders as being back-ordered. They did it when I pre-ordered NHL2K5, too.

rebthor

09-07-2004, 03:31 PM

Funny that right after this gets a link on the front page a bunch of the deals die. :shock:

Can't complain too much about Outpost though, as they have gotten me Otogi, NHL2K5 and a couple of other things non-game related really cheap lately.

Jimbo504

09-07-2004, 03:40 PM

As an update to my previous post in this thread, my Phantom Brave Limited Edition order at outpost was cancelled. : (

*sigh*, just checked my order online and my phantom brave got cancelled... they didn't even send me an email. nnow i'm stuck paying $7 shipping on silent hill 4... I have sent them a nasty email, because honestly i probably wouldn't have ordered if I was going to pay $7 shipping for one game. bastards.

shrike4242

09-07-2004, 04:03 PM

So far, my order looks OK.

The two non-preorder games I ordered are showing to be in process, with SH4 and KUF showing as back-ordered, and at the righr prices.

I'll have to keep an eye on this and make sure it's OK as it goes.

Nirvanaguy777

09-07-2004, 04:35 PM

dammit sims 2 doesnt have free shipping from wjhat ive seen

Missingdata

09-07-2004, 06:13 PM

the pokemon deal is dead too

Rusvul2

09-07-2004, 06:37 PM

guessed: I'm thinking that was some sarcasm there, but whatever. $10 off isn't an outrageous deal so there was a reasonable chance they could have pulled through on it.

Jimbo504: I'm in the same situation as you, I ordered Star Ocean III and Phantom Brave, and with the Phantom Brave order cancelled the shipping is ridiculous for just one game. I didn't get an e-mail either about the cancellation, so I sent an e-mail requesting my entire order be cancelled (which better happen since SOIII is on back order anyhow). I paid with a VISA so if they try and charge me I'll call up my CC company and have them tell Outpost where to shove it.

All that being said, I'm once again looking for some decent deals on Star Ocean III and Phantom Brave (preferrably limited edition but at this point I may just give up on that). Thanks!

hiccupleftovers

09-07-2004, 06:43 PM

aye, shipping is expensive. even on the 1 penny everquest calander, shipping is 4 bucks! plus another 4 for sims2, i just canceled my order when i saw that.

I know you can get the calendar for free at some stores. I know they allowed me to pick one up since I've been there so often recently thanks to CAG, so maybe they'll do the same for you.

vatochewy111

09-07-2004, 09:10 PM

what's up with the fable deal going down to early? 30.99 was too good and I was gonna order this friday, but dang!

pimp tyranny

09-07-2004, 11:53 PM

nice

Scorch

09-08-2004, 02:38 PM

Updated with Cheapy's Burnout 3 deal for PS2.

Edge

09-08-2004, 02:56 PM

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is now back at $26.50 for preorder, and with free shipping!

Edit: here's the link while I'm at it:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4187723

shadowrunner7240

09-08-2004, 03:01 PM

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is now back at $26.50 for preorder, and with free shipping!

Edit: here's the link while I'm at it:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4187723

You are the man. I was so pissed when I missed out on this and now it's even better with free shipping. Thanks a lot. :D

Scorch

09-08-2004, 03:15 PM

This site is killing my wallet.

shrike4242

09-08-2004, 04:17 PM

This site is killing my wallet.

I'm with you there, scorch.

The friction burns on my plastic are starting to concern me. :shock:

masha

09-08-2004, 04:26 PM

jaybird

09-08-2004, 04:33 PM

Uggh. That $7 shipping is killer. I still couldn't pass up Silent Hill 4 even with the shipping. I threw in Eddie Murphy: Raw on DVD for $9.99 to make the shipping seem more reasonable since it's for two items. :)

Finally, I broke down and bought Kingdom Under Fire as well once it was back up. Hell, if they'd put Phantom Brave back up for $39.99, I'd get that as well.

shadowrunner7240

09-08-2004, 04:41 PM

This site is killing my wallet.

I'm with you there, scorch.

The friction burns on my plastic are starting to concern me. :shock:

I don't have a wallet anymore and my plastic bills are due tomorrow :D

It's not a big deal just hard to find sealed :

Hoshigami: Ruining Blue Earth (PS) $39.90

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3191370
Holy crap! Hoshigami has to be the hardest srpg I've ever played. I mean it took me about 3 or 4 tries just to beat the first couple battles and I'm far from an inexperienced srpg player. I haven't played that much of it but other than the difficulty it seems like a worthy purchase if you like srpg's.

Kaijufan

09-08-2004, 06:58 PM

Those are some very nice deals.

Deku Tree

09-09-2004, 08:37 AM

Has anyone not had their FABLE 30.99 pre-order placed on backorder status?

I've heard that this has happened to a few people now... it seems a little fishy to me considering that you can still pre-order FABLE on outpost.com but now it's full price.

coolsteel

09-09-2004, 08:51 AM

The game isn't out yet , so it isn't fishy

rodeojones903

09-09-2004, 09:18 AM

All of their preorders are listed as backordered. Thanks for reposting KUF, got in on that one too.

rvdrock

09-09-2004, 10:32 AM

GTA San Andreas is $34.99 with free shipping
http://shop1.outpost.com/cart/cart.jsp?ord=1094740193503

Drakken

09-09-2004, 12:00 PM

Awesome deals, once again. Thanks to everyone who's been looking for them!

For $31.99, no one should pass up that Burnout 3 PS2 deal.

divine_comedy

09-09-2004, 12:17 PM

My Fable order has just been back ordered, and I actually ordered pretty early. So until I actually get the game, I would not call these games good deals.

shadowrunner7240

09-09-2004, 12:22 PM

My Fable order has just been back ordered, and I actually ordered pretty early. So until I actually get the game, I would not call these games good deals.

Aren't all the preorders labeled as being on backorder? I'm pretty sure that's the case.

sj41

09-09-2004, 12:30 PM

cheapass jedi

09-09-2004, 12:55 PM

Heads up! Doom 3 now 32.99 (shipping free).

NintendoFanGirl

09-09-2004, 01:15 PM

Is anyone showing a charge for shipping when they try to order GTA? I change the shipping method to ground and it shows shipping as $6.93.

Sporadic

09-09-2004, 01:19 PM

Both of the Pokemons are down to 21.99 but they lost the free shipping.

rvdrock

09-09-2004, 01:21 PM

NFG, you might wanna PM Cheapy and see if his went through no problem....just a thought?

sj41

09-09-2004, 01:25 PM

NFG, you might wanna PM Cheapy and see if his went through no problem....just a thought?Someone of the front page posted that he called up outpost and was told that free shipping was a mistake. :( Pretty much kills the deal if you get charged tax and then shipping.

JoJo112

09-09-2004, 01:39 PM

shadowrunner7240

09-09-2004, 01:50 PM

will GTA:SA ship the first day (Oct.19) or will i have to wait a couple of days because i wanna get this game first day it comes out....and i wanna know if i will receive on the release date.....any immediate help will be appreciated.

It's ground shipping so no you won't get it the first day of release. Small price to pay for that price though.

Edit: The Free Shipping option doesn't seem to be working anymore.....

CouRageouS

09-09-2004, 02:03 PM

Easy question - Will they charge me right away on a Preorder?

I want GTA too but the free shipping won't show up for me either..

Drakken

09-09-2004, 02:03 PM

Found a new one:

Gradius V (PS2) (http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4193703) preorder - $19.99

It's $29.99 everywhere else that I've seen.

And another one:

DDR Extreme (PS2) (http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4193713) preorder - $32.99 w/ free shipping!

breakin2

09-09-2004, 02:16 PM

Burnout 3 is now charging for shipping too.

bmac1632

09-09-2004, 02:17 PM

great deals...thanks cheapy..my vote goes to frys for best online site this year..fantastic deals

lets hope i dont go into debt!!!

Drakken

09-09-2004, 03:21 PM

Found another one:

Dead or Alive Ultimate (Xbox) (http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4187553) preorder - $44.99 w/ free shipping (regular 49.99)

Edge

09-09-2004, 03:27 PM

Easy question - Will they charge me right away on a Preorder? .

From what I read on the page, they won't charge your card until they ship the item.

Raikoh

09-09-2004, 04:14 PM

The site also has some cheaper prices on some of the NES classic series for GBA:

(All $11.99, I beleive these may have been posted in an older topic, but I figured I'd provide a reminder incase)

Xevious: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4012222

Ice Climber: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4012142

Bomberman: http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4012242

I also found a few cheap PS1 games:

C-12: Final Resistance ($4.90) - http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3361422

Dragonball Z:Ultimate Battle 22 ($9.99) -
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3618645

Die Hard Trilogy 2 ($7.99) -
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/2722993

Harvest Moon: Back To Nature ($12.99) -
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/2943975

Legend of Dragoon ($14.99) -
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/2780843

NintendoFanGirl

09-09-2004, 04:33 PM

The deals are good but the shipping and tax just kill it for me :( One game almost $7.00 for ground!

jimbodan

09-09-2004, 04:59 PM

The deals are good but the shipping and tax just kill it for me :( One game almost $7.00 for ground!

I'm in the same boat, damn CA tax!!!

Jaket

09-09-2004, 05:45 PM

GTA now has no free shipping and its up to 40 bucks..... FUCK!

Indonesia

09-09-2004, 06:48 PM

GTA now has no free shipping and its up to 40 bucks..... shaq-fu!

If you substruct 4-6 dlrs for the shipping fee compare the original offer $35 + shipping, it is pretty much the same, right? Of course for people wo need to pay tax, there is difference.

breakin2

09-09-2004, 06:52 PM

If you add 4-6 dlrs for the shipping fee compare the original offer $35 +free shipping, it is pretty much the same, right?

How do you figure?

guessed

09-09-2004, 06:52 PM

Final Starman

09-09-2004, 07:03 PM

I like that Gradius price but it's $24.82ish after shipping and I can probably get it for $25 after GGC (maybe less if there's a sale when it hits stores).

Jaket

09-09-2004, 07:20 PM

i ordered kingdom under fire, pokemon, GTA and burnout.. and they say all my shit is back ordered...... grrr..... lol

Indonesia

09-09-2004, 07:24 PM

GTA now has no free shipping and its up to 40 bucks..... shaq-fu!

If you add 4-6 dlrs for the shipping fee compare the original offer $35 +free shipping, it is pretty much the same, right? Of course for peopel wo need to pay tax, there is difference.

$35 != $44 to $46

You may want to check your math. :roll:
I corrected my original post.

The new price is $40 and free shipping. The old price is 35 + shipping (since as I know it was a mistake they made and later they corrected so + about $5) so it is alsmost equal price. I know some gamers are lucky to get $35 +free shipping. The only difference it for people who need to pay tax.

guessed

09-09-2004, 07:31 PM

GTA now has no free shipping and its up to 40 bucks..... shaq-fu!

If you add 4-6 dlrs for the shipping fee compare the original offer $35 +free shipping, it is pretty much the same, right? Of course for peopel wo need to pay tax, there is difference.

$35 != $44 to $46

You may want to check your math. :roll:

The new price is $40 and free shipping. The old price is 35 + shipping (since as I know it was a mistake they made and later they corrected so + about $5) so it is alsmost equal price. I know some gamers are lucky to get $35 +free shipping. The only difference it for people who need to pay tax.

The new deal is $40+shipping. The original deal was $35 with free shipping, and the intermediate deal was $35+shipping. What you wrote was that $40+shipping was equivalent to $35+free shipping (re-read what you wrote if you like).

cruzincontrol

09-09-2004, 07:31 PM

I can't find free shipping on mine I get $39.99 plus $6.50 for ground shipping. Is it because I live in a state that gets taxed???

Indonesia

09-09-2004, 07:49 PM

The new deal is $40+shipping. The original deal was $35 with free shipping, and the intermediate deal was $35+shipping. What you wrote was that $40+shipping was equivalent to $35+free shipping (re-read what you wrote if you like).

My bet, when I was about to order it earlier today it was $40+free ship.

alfonsosoriano

09-09-2004, 07:49 PM

Freeshipping isn't available anymore...

Jaket

09-09-2004, 07:53 PM

mwhahaha i called up outpost and told them i ordered GTA thinking it was 35 (cuz thats what it said earlier) and they credited my card 5 bucks AND gave me free shipping.
WASSSUP BITCH?!

cruzincontrol

09-09-2004, 08:02 PM

^^^^^^
Stealthy, that probably worked b/c you already ordered it earlier. Doubt I will try since I didn't order it yet and heard about snafu of some peoples credit cards being charged wrong price. Hopefully this deal will show up again soon or elsewhere....

Ultimatallica

09-09-2004, 08:40 PM

Yeah, no fuck the Fable deal is dead, those assholes fucking cancelled my order.

Scorch

09-09-2004, 08:46 PM

Everyone check those Fable orders..

guerrila_gamer

09-09-2004, 09:22 PM

It still says on Outpost that GTA:SA is $39.99 with Free Shipping. But I was still charged $6 for ground shipping. I guess I better call them.

ig88vsbobafett

09-09-2004, 09:27 PM

i just ordered Kingdom under Fire any one know the release date ?

Scorch

09-09-2004, 09:29 PM

GTA: San Andreas release date pushed back one week, now comes out 10/26.

guerrila_gamer

09-09-2004, 09:29 PM

Hey guys, the GTA:SA deal still works!!!

Just call them up and give them your order number. They told me it was error in their database so they gave me the free shipping. Just wanted to pass the info.

biggestinuyashafan

09-09-2004, 09:31 PM

i just got in on the GTA San Andreas deal while it is $39.99. thanks for the deal.

guerrila_gamer

09-09-2004, 09:34 PM

i just got in on the GTA San Andreas deal while it is $39.99. thanks for the deal.

Make sure you call them for the free shipping.

alfonsosoriano

09-09-2004, 09:38 PM

Oh yeah, my bad, I was getting all confused on this...

They raised the price, but put free shipping.

vatochewy111

09-09-2004, 11:56 PM

it says 34.99 for fable with no free shipping, is this a new deal now?

Raikoh

09-10-2004, 01:35 AM

This is weird, they really must be having problems or something since their deals keep changing, first Fable was $39.99, then $30.999 I beleive, then $39.99 again, now It's $34.99.

Murcielago77

09-10-2004, 03:32 AM

No the greatest deal but

Halo 2 - 43.99 w/ FREE SHIPPING
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3650015

kaoticeyes

09-10-2004, 07:41 AM

star oceans is $49.99. :(

sadunclesnugglez

09-10-2004, 08:16 AM

I checked my Fable pre-order recently to find out that it was cancelled. I called their customer service 3 times and finally got through on the third try. They told me that I called or emailed and cancelled my own order (!?!) I told them that I didn't do either. They just said I could reorder it...@ 49.99. Screw them.

This happen to anyone else? Could this maybe be considered a bait and switch?

RoadDogg

09-10-2004, 08:28 AM

my fable order still says backordered but im not paying much concern to that seeing as the game isnt out yet

jaybird

09-10-2004, 12:17 PM

My Silent Hill 4 pre-order is on back order as well. I should've just bought it for $39.99 with the bonus disc on Tuesday at EB.

I'd be 1/2 way through it by now.

divine_comedy

09-10-2004, 01:28 PM

All these Outpost crap makes me miss TRU Buy 2 Get 1 Free even more. Such a simple time.

divine_comedy

09-10-2004, 01:32 PM

Just came back from www.resellerratings.com, and Outpost has a rating of 3.44/10 over the pass 6 months.

Duo_Maxwell

09-10-2004, 01:35 PM

it says 34.99 for fable with no free shipping, is this a new deal now?

Apparently...if they don't charge you tax for your state, it comes in at just below $40. Not a horrid deal per say, but not exactly the greatest either.

thextreme1

09-10-2004, 05:25 PM

Fable is back up at $34.99! Just to let everyone know.

bmac1632

09-11-2004, 04:56 PM

i oredered Burnout 3 and Silent Hill 4. I used 2 day because both games are out and I wanted them fast. Total came out to 66 dolars. Not bad. 33 dollars for each game.

Well Burnout3 is backoreded but SH4 shipped. They charged me the 7 dollars for shipping for the SH4 which is the total shipping for both games. Do you think they are going to charge me another 7 dollars for the next game? If so I will return both games for refund because that is a rip off. I wanted both games shipped at the same time. To charge me 7 for each is ridiculous. I would have went groundshipping if I knew that.

anyone know if they will charge me shipping again for the next game as on the receipt it shows both game with 1 shipping charge and a total of 66 dollars and change? I hope not and if they do I will return both games and cancel all of my orders

Chacrana

09-12-2004, 12:02 AM

Didn't see this one listed, so sorry if it's already been posted:

Crimson Sea 2 (PS2) - $29.90
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3997468?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I might grab it at this price since it's supposed to be a good action game. Kinda like Dynasty Warriors in space, except better.

Edge

09-12-2004, 04:29 PM

Whoa, they got rid of the free shipping on Kingdom Under Fire, but they dropped the price to $23.66! So with shipping it's still a little above their previous price of $26.50, but still not bad at all. Jeez, how much are they going to drop the price of that game? At this rate it'll be free in a month.

Jaket

09-12-2004, 04:30 PM

some kid in a seperate thread listed VJ for ps2 for 20 bucks.... just a heads up

JamesM4321

09-12-2004, 05:04 PM

Why is it sometime's called Fry's and sometimes Outpost?

Admiral Ackbar

09-12-2004, 05:07 PM

Why is it sometime's called Fry's and sometimes Outpost?

Because Outpost.com is the online arm of Fry's B&M.

shrike4242

09-12-2004, 07:45 PM

Why is it sometime's called Fry's and sometimes Outpost?

Outpost.com used to be an independant company until a few years ago, when Fry's bought them and turned them into their online presence.

If I remember right, the Fry's online site was pretty bad until they changed over to Outpost.

Jaket

09-12-2004, 08:01 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3539174?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

i think some people have trouble finding this... not a GREAT deal by any means... but hey!

maxgle

09-12-2004, 08:58 PM

To Scorch(original thread poster), do you mind update your op with the deals everyone found? thanks..

and thanks for the great deals everyone found.

Jaket

09-12-2004, 09:00 PM

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3677295?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
metal gear solid the twin snakes for 20

hutno

09-12-2004, 09:31 PM

Halo 2 $43.99 w/free shipping

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3650015?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

friedram

09-12-2004, 09:50 PM

Babes of Norath would be worth while for Everquest fans.

I'm waiting for "Babes of Halo" or perhaps- "Spider Zombie Demon Hotties of Doom"

Agent_logan

09-12-2004, 10:32 PM

XBOX Kingdom under Fire is $39.99 when you add it to your cart. $23 on the description page only. must be an error.

Edge

09-13-2004, 12:52 AM

Hmm, that's wierd, I still had a copy of KUF in my cart from earlier when I tested it and it was at 23.66, but now when I add it to my cart it does show up as 39.99...strange. Either they changed the price of it and forgot to update the price on the description page, or they accidentally changed the actual price back to it's retail price. Maybe give them a call or something?

ps99472

09-13-2004, 11:11 AM

Star Wars Battlefront is $36.99 PS2 preorder....
$37.99 for Xbox

links

PS2
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4144443

Xbox
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4094612

ps99472

09-13-2004, 11:15 AM

What do you guys think of this?

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3722646

maxgle

09-13-2004, 11:27 AM

What do you guys think of this?

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3722646

pretty interesting,buy my apartment is too small for it

doubledown

09-13-2004, 11:32 AM

What do you guys think of this?

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3722646

I would rather sit on my couch and play games rather than stand up at an arcade machine...

Nice price for SW: Battlefront. Still holding off until I know if there will be any deals with the release of the DVD set if you buy both.

sblymnlcrymnl

09-13-2004, 11:46 AM

What do you guys think of this?

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3722646

It'd be cheaper to build your own if you have even the slightest amount of skill.

Indonesia

09-13-2004, 12:36 PM

want to add Unreal Torunament 2004 DVD edition $19.99

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4012792/

Edge

09-13-2004, 01:35 PM

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is now correctly priced at $23.66 when you add it to your cart.

doubledown

09-13-2004, 01:50 PM

DOA Ultimate (XBOX) is $44.99 SHIPPED FREE

Duo_Maxwell

09-13-2004, 01:57 PM

XBOX Kingdom under Fire is $39.99 when you add it to your cart. $23 on the description page only. must be an error.

Now it appears to the exact opposite...

shrike4242

09-13-2004, 02:32 PM

I called them up today (waiting on hold 25 minutes Shocked ) and told them that Kingdom Under Fire was showing on their site at $23.66, versus my pre-order price of $26.50. The guy I spoke with said he was going to do a credit for the difference up-front, so when it ships out, it should charge me for the $26.50, though I'll already have the credit of $2.84 on my card.

That way, they don't have to mess with my order, I get it for $23.66 and I stay in the queue for getting it when they arrive.

And also, this guy had no clue about the phone issues I reported last night, where I couldn't get to them via phone from 10:00-midnight ET last night. He also told me that they're getting in some additional people in to help out with the sales they're offering. Some of the new people hadn't been trained quite right yet, though they're fixing that, to help with some of the customer service issues they're getting.

Bottom line: if you pre-ordered KUF at $26.50, call them and see if they'll do the same for you that they did for me, to get it down to $23.66 net price and not dork up your order.

Jaket

09-13-2004, 06:34 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3414723?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

metroid fusion 20 bucks... i think retail is still 30-35...

Jaket

09-13-2004, 06:42 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4193713?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

DDR extreme 33 ships free!

sorry if any of these are reposts

alfonsosoriano

09-13-2004, 09:05 PM

So, GTA: SA is at $35 ith no free shipping?

guyver2077

09-13-2004, 09:12 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4193713?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

DDR extreme 33 ships free!

sorry if any of these are reposts

awesome is this the best deal for this game?

maxgle

09-13-2004, 09:59 PM

The DDR deal is indeed awesome... outpost is really rocking my world!!

ThePoisonNinja

09-13-2004, 10:06 PM

I just added KUF to my cart and it comes out to $39.99 again. It says 23.66 on the description page. Any ideas why it comes up the $23.66 sometimes and $39.99 others?

divine_comedy

09-13-2004, 10:28 PM

I just called Outpost and they said that 39.99 is the correct price. The customer service is extremely rude: "well, you can always cancel the order".

timmylamb

09-13-2004, 10:38 PM

Hey quit complainin they dont spend alot on service so they can offer you the deals on merchandise LOL, thats they way it has ALWAYS been at my frys store, the reps know nothing about the merchandise, all I ask them is where an item is or if they are out of an item or price, anything more and you'd be pushing your luck.

Zarkon

09-14-2004, 12:10 AM

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4015482

Fable is now at $34.99 before shipping / tax.

FriskyTanuki

09-14-2004, 02:22 AM

I ordered GTA:SA, Skies of Arcadia(GC), and VJ(PS2). Thanks, OP and other helpers.

Zarkon

09-14-2004, 04:00 AM

I'd order DDR Extreme if I wasn't broke from the Fable preorder and buying Burnout 3 with a Target rain check :)

Zarkon

09-14-2004, 04:32 AM

PC Games
Everquest Omens of War: $19.99
Neverwinter Nights Platinum: $39.99 + free shipping
Call of Duty: $16.99
Planetside: $2.99 *grin*
Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield: $19.99
Sims 2 (CD or DVD): $34.99
Matrix Online: $44.99 + free shipping

PS2:
Star Wars Battlefront: $36.99
Juiced: $34.99
Street Racing Syndicate: $34.99 + free shipping
ESPN NFL 2K5: $13.99
Champions of Norrath: $19.99

X-Box
Halo 2: $43.99 + free shipping
Halo 2 LE: $52.99 + free shipping

some of these may be repeated, and if so, I apologize.

bang4dabuc

09-14-2004, 10:30 AM

Star Wars Battlefront Xbox 37.99
ESPN NHL and NFL 2K5 (PS2 and Xbox) 13.99

narclepto99

09-14-2004, 05:50 PM

I was just about to take advantage of that star wars battlefront deal, but it isnt so muvh of a deal after shipping. I live in Florida, and they wanted to chrge me $6.50 for ground shipping. The game ended up being $45. So, I said screw it.

Jaket

09-14-2004, 05:56 PM

im dissapointed there are no sly 2 deals :( hell, the thing isnt even listed!

FriskyTanuki

09-14-2004, 06:47 PM

Is anyone else's VJ(PS2) back ordered?

aTaRiFrEaK223

09-14-2004, 09:05 PM

Dead or Alive Ultimate (Free Shipping) $44.99 http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4187553

guyver2077

09-14-2004, 09:10 PM

dam lets see how long our fables are going to be backordered

JoMasta

09-14-2004, 09:59 PM

PaulEMoz

09-14-2004, 10:05 PM

Wah, Burnout 3 is up to $49.99 now. :(

guyver2077

09-14-2004, 10:07 PM

goku_saiyin_lord

09-14-2004, 10:18 PM

i figure u guys need to know but i was talkin to an outpost rep and he said that san andreas has 450 ppl on the waiting list......sry to break ppls hearts(as well as mine) its gonna take a while to get ur game if u wanted that

Edge

09-14-2004, 10:54 PM

Gah, shipping for Planetside is more than the game itself. But I did tell myself that I'd buy the game when it dropped below $10...bah, can't decide...

Drakken

09-14-2004, 11:39 PM

dam lets see how long our fables are going to be backordered

I called earlier today, and the lady told me that the preorders have had their shipments delayed until next tuesday (21st), and then the ground shipping will arrive friday or monday the week after.

joy

2 more weeks

That's absurd. They should order more copies from now on if they're going to have deals like this.

Thankfully, Burnout 3 and The Sims 2 will keep me plenty busy until then.

amurderofone

09-14-2004, 11:47 PM

Hey, just saw the earlier post about Sims 2 and Burnout 3 keeping you busy. Are yours actually shipping? I've read a ton of merchant reviews that say Outpost puts things on backorder and then cancels them all together so I'm a little worried...

riggerlapew

09-15-2004, 12:34 AM

Those that have and/or are thinking of pre-ordering from Frys/Outpost I suggest you read the complaints of other pre-order customers of Outpost.com.

http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:UP2Dth3q5tEJ:www.videocard-forum.com/ati/X800_PRO_from_VisionTek_329_backorder_at_outpostco m_182264.html+outpost+backorder+cancel&hl=en

I am cancelling my GTA order and will never shop at Outpost again.

Deadpool

09-15-2004, 04:45 AM

CrashSpyro123 that is the funniest thing i've seen all day. Thank You.

Anyways for everyone ordering from Outpost.com if you have a Frys store in your area you can get ANY of those games for the same price the wednesday of release. Better to pay the $2-3 for tax then to wait an extra week or so for the game to be shipped. Oh and i bought Burnout 3 - xbox today for $34.99 from frys.

doubledown

09-15-2004, 11:54 AM

They now have Def Jam:Fight for NY for $34.99 (PS2 ONLY again....damn them Outpost) Oh well, I already have mine coming for XBOX for $19.99 + shipping/tax

maxgle

09-15-2004, 12:49 PM

I was also going to comment on CrashSpyro123's picture.. it cracked me up every time.

narclepto99

09-15-2004, 04:09 PM

goku_saiyin_lord

09-15-2004, 04:19 PM

I'm never shopping at Outpost.com again. This is complete BS. At the very least, they could mention on their website that there's a huge queue (or something to that effect) so people at least have some warning before placing their order. Looks like the EB in the mall is getting my $50.

EDIT: That was in reference to Fable.

same with san andreas i was lucky the guy told me about it......... id rather wait till sa comes on the shelves cuz the only hassle is that you have to get there b4 everyone else :lol: ....so run :lol:

peteyrose

09-15-2004, 06:34 PM

I don't mind waiting two weeks or even a month for Fable.

narclepto99

09-15-2004, 06:41 PM

I don't mind waiting two weeks or even a month for Fable.

You're a more patient man than I. Salute.

sarkenobi

09-16-2004, 12:31 AM

If you get Fry's ads, you could possibly price match them at a store like Best Buy or Circuit City to get Fable for the listed price in the ad. Like I am. Thankfully, Toys R Us can price match my pre-order to the Fry's ad.

peteyrose

09-16-2004, 12:35 AM

I don't mind waiting two weeks or even a month for Fable.

You're a more patient man than I. Salute.

Nah, it's just that I'm not too hyped for the game in the first place, not to mention that I already have way too many games to play at the moment.

Scorch

09-16-2004, 03:58 AM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4094612

Star Wars: Battlefront (XBox) - $37.99

JCDenton

09-16-2004, 09:24 AM

This is funny. Everyone got all psyched up about the wild and crazy Outpost deals until the reality hit that Outpost is a shitty place to order from.

I always thought preorders were intended to be a way to guarentee a game at release by allowing a store to make allowances when it orders the games. This is pretty annoying. I knew they'd probably ship a couple days after release, but a week or more is just too long for a preordered game.

$6.50 for crappy shipping is ridiculous BTW. The company they use is absolutely horrible. I was home all day when my Silent Hill 4 was delivered, yet the guy didn't even bother to knock on my door. Instead, he left the package on my doorstep, when it was raining, and I live at the front of an apartment building on a busy street so any number of people could have stolen it. I guess maybe he figured the rain would deter any potential thieves, although it had the side effect of leaving my package soaked. Luckily the game was fine.

Drakken

09-16-2004, 09:26 AM

shrike4242

09-16-2004, 09:55 AM

$6.50 for crappy shipping is ridiculous BTW. The company they use is absolutely horrible. I was home all day when my Silent Hill 4 was delivered, yet the guy didn't even bother to knock on my door. Instead, he left the package on my doorstep, when it was raining, and I live at the front of an apartment building on a busy street so any number of people could have stolen it. I guess maybe he figured the rain would deter any potential thieves, although it had the side effect of leaving my package soaked. Luckily the game was fine.

When I pre-ordered SH4 and KUF, I ordered two other games at the same time and piggy-backed the shipment cost into all four games, which was much more bearable than just one.

Outpost uses DHL/Airbone ground service for their cheap shipping, which at least gives you a tracking number, to make some benefit out of the ugly shipping cost.

My SH4 shipped out on Thursday of last week and arrived on Monday, which wasn't terrible. KUF is still listed as having no date of shipment, though since it's not supposed to be out until the 21st, I have time to sit tight and not complain for a while about it.

I do have to gripe about their customer service being pretty bad, partly because they admitted to me over the phone that they didn't have enough people and the new people they're bringing on-board to help haven't had enough training. :shock: When I tried calling them on Monday night to ask them a question about KUF, I couldn't get them on the phone at all for the two hours before they closed for the night. Speaking to them on Tuesday, they didn't have a clue of why it didn't work.

I think in the future, I'll only order from them if the price is so low that it's worth the potential hassle. Definitely a learning experience on their service. So far, my order has been OK, though the issues with their customer service concern me some.

shrike4242

09-16-2004, 11:26 AM

Here's another one we can add into the thread:

http://www.outpost.com/product/3843697

Final Fantasy XI for the PC, $24.99.

It's listed as "Call For Availability", so I'm sure they may or may not have it.

Scorch

09-16-2004, 11:32 AM

WHOA!!!!!!!

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3860297

Unreal Tournament 2004: $19.99!

:shock:

JCDenton

09-16-2004, 02:49 PM

Outpost uses DHL/Airbone ground service for their cheap shipping, which at least gives you a tracking number, to make some benefit out of the ugly shipping cost.

I wonder why so few businesses use the plain old postal service. You can ship a PS2 game first class for around $2 with a tracking number, and it will generally be a bit faster than the cheap courier services (UPS ground, etc.) As an added bonus, the postman generally isn't lazy and will leave a package with the apartment office rather than out on the sidewalk.

Edge

09-16-2004, 03:52 PM

I do have to gripe about their customer service being pretty bad, partly because they admitted to me over the phone that they didn't have enough people and the new people they're bringing on-board to help haven't had enough training. :shock:

Heh, well, at least they're honest. Personally I don't mind too much if it takes them an extra week or so to ship something, it's worth saving $15 for it. Just as long as they actually SHIP it and don't cancel it...

guessed

09-16-2004, 04:02 PM

My Fable has moved to "In Process"

coolsteel

09-16-2004, 04:43 PM

Same here

shrike4242

09-16-2004, 04:59 PM

I wonder why so few businesses use the plain old postal service. You can ship a PS2 game first class for around $2 with a tracking number, and it will generally be a bit faster than the cheap courier services (UPS ground, etc.) As an added bonus, the postman generally isn't lazy and will leave a package with the apartment office rather than out on the sidewalk.

Places I've ordered from recently that use the USPS:

Kahlon.com (computer memory)
EBGames.com
Gamestop.com
Amazon.com
VideoGameDeals.com

The rest have either used DHL ground or UPS ground.

JoMasta

09-16-2004, 05:37 PM

I just called and asked and mine says "Fufilled". Mine shipped out this morning I was told. I wanted to cancel it because a friend and I were going to just buy it at Frys now, but whatever. Guess not. The guy told me that I will get an email late tonight with a tracking number through airborn express I think he said which will be online tomorrow morning.

miriamleo

09-16-2004, 08:48 PM

Ledhed

09-16-2004, 08:50 PM

Scorch

09-16-2004, 08:51 PM

Murcielago77

09-16-2004, 09:24 PM

im just wondering how long does it take for outpost to ship out preorders?

JCDenton

09-16-2004, 10:39 PM

I already do that, although not over something so simple as having to wait an extra week. Generally I do it when I can't find a deal AT ALL, so I buy it somewhere with a generous return policy(target or walmart), then return it if I find a better deal later.

Worked out great with Rallisport 2 and Psi-ops. I got them close to release, but ended up paying $24.99 after the GGC because they dropped in price so quick.

coolsteel

09-17-2004, 12:05 AM

My order status just switched to shipped

Wario64

09-17-2004, 12:10 AM

Here's a tip: if you can't wait to play the game before your shipment comes, just buy it now at any store and KEEP the receipt. Open the game and play it. When your shipment arrived, take that unopened game and your receipt and return it. They all share the same barcode anyway if they are the same game.

We try not to advocate return fraud on this site.

I don't see how that's fraud. It's not like you're returning it at Walmart without a receipt.

Ledhed

09-17-2004, 12:13 AM

I don't see how that's fraud. It's not like you're returning it at Walmart without a receipt.

It's mindfully abusing a return policy. You're right, the Wal-Mart thing is far, far worse, but this is just one step behind it.

miriamleo

09-17-2004, 04:17 AM

I really don't see anything wrong with it. You are just returning the exact same game that you buy from them, same quality sealed intact product. They don't lose a penny at all, and all we earn is the time from waiting for a game to come. (I think this is even more right to do than the Target Raincheck thing or BestBuy Gamer Gift Card, in which they actually lose money or earn less money)

I don't see how that's fraud. It's not like you're returning it at Walmart without a receipt.

It's mindfully abusing a return policy. You're right, the Wal-Mart thing is far, far worse, but this is just one step behind it.

LinkinPrime

09-17-2004, 01:07 PM

Here's a tip: if you can't wait to play the game before your shipment comes, just buy it now at any store and KEEP the receipt. Open the game and play it. When your shipment arrived, take that unopened game and your receipt and return it. They all share the same barcode anyway if they are the same game.

We try not to advocate return fraud on this site.

I've been doing that for years....

Its not fraud, you are returning the same game in the same condition as when you bought it.

PS. I also do this when I purchase a game and find it cheaper later on within the return period.

gsr

09-17-2004, 02:18 PM

Here's a tip: if you can't wait to play the game before your shipment comes, just buy it now at any store and KEEP the receipt. Open the game and play it. When your shipment arrived, take that unopened game and your receipt and return it. They all share the same barcode anyway if they are the same game.

We try not to advocate return fraud on this site.

not even close to fraud..i don't know what you've been sniffing

what is with all the anti-piracy, anti-fraud people on this site? the smallest opportunity and they start jumping on everyone :roll:

Edge

09-17-2004, 06:33 PM

Murcielago77

09-19-2004, 02:47 AM

bump to keep this alive

FriskyTanuki

09-19-2004, 03:14 AM

In an e-mail about an upcoming fall sale, Star Wars Battlefront was listed as $34.99. It's now listed at $36.99 for PS2, Xbox, and PC.

http://www.outpost.com/product/4144443

If I complained that it was listed at $34.99 in the e-mail, would they give it to me for $34.99?

mousin

09-19-2004, 12:54 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3486093

Western Digital 160 gig HD for 59.99 AR

mousin

09-19-2004, 12:57 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4193713

DDR Extreme $33.00 FREE SHIPPING added to card.

thanks seal.

Jaket

09-19-2004, 01:22 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4193713

DDR Extreme $39.00 FREE SHIPPING

i posted this earlier.... add it to cart and it becomes 33 free shipping!

masha

09-19-2004, 01:45 PM

Gradius V - Playstation 2 (PS2) $19.99
http://img27.exs.cx/img27/544/79-200-166-01.jpg

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4193703

Site is slow and freezes when you check out. I had to call to place an order.

(500 mark here.)

FrankySox

09-19-2004, 01:50 PM

Damnit Fable needs to come back for 30.99, and the return thing definitely isn't fraud I would love to hear you make your case on it though.

FriskyTanuki

09-19-2004, 03:56 PM

Damn outpost.com, I ordered Skies of Arcadia on monday with 2nd day shipping and it still hasn't come yet. I called them and they said they got confused about my address.

Rollinstone24

09-19-2004, 08:44 PM

The tracking site for my Fable order says it should arrive Monday. Only about a week after it released, so it is a great deal if it actually makes it here tommorrow.

Rollinstone24

09-19-2004, 08:44 PM

The tracking site for my Fable order says it should arrive Monday. Only about a week after it released, so it is a great deal if it actually makes it here tommorrow.

LinkinPrime

09-19-2004, 08:52 PM

punqsux

09-19-2004, 09:09 PM

fraud definition – fraud is defined as a deception deliberately practiced to secure unfair or unlawful gain.

playing a game for a few days until your shipment arrives is unfair gain and therefore is fraud, end of topic

Over easy

09-19-2004, 09:33 PM

I got my game on Friday (I did overnight shipping).

anonymouswhoami

09-19-2004, 10:28 PM

Technically, it is fraud: the copy you're returning to them is not the same copy that they sold you. Especially if you get one of those places that has a really generous (like 90 day return) policy on games, for those you could've bought games like Breakdown and Beyond Good and Evil right when they came out, and then 2 months later when they drop down to $20 you could buy it and return it for $50. Morally it's up to the individual, but technically it is illegal.

Riiiight.....

I think you're missing the point, when we return the game, we are not profiting anything and the store is not losing anything. We get the money that we paid for back and they get the game they sold us back in the same exact condtion. Man, there are too many paranoid goody two shoes people in this site.

The store can lose out. Let's say you buy BG&E for $50 when it is first released. The store paid $30 to the game distributor and stands to make a $20 profit from the sale. You return the item three months later (Toy's R Us has a 90 day return window) when the MSRP falls to $20. The store can resell the item, but would now be doing so at a $10 loss. By taking advantage of these liberal return policies, you cheat the store out of an opportunity to sell the item at the higher price.

Example 2: You buy a newly released game at EBGames that you plan on "returning" in a week or so when your online order comes in. If anticipation for the game is strong enough, odds are this store will sell out of their initial shipment quickly. If someone else comes into EBGames during the following week looking to buy the sold out game you're "holding", EBGames loses out on the sale to another competitor.

So, while your actions may be perfectly legal, they aren't without consequences to the store.

Scorch

09-19-2004, 10:31 PM

You return the item three months later when the MSRP falls to $20

EB gives you 14 days..

Wario64

09-19-2004, 10:53 PM

Toys R Us return policy is for 45 days, not 90

And about your scenario, anonymouswhoami. Regardless if you bought the game or not, they will lose money on that refund unless the game was selling out. But assuming such a price drop occurs that quickly, a sell out isn't gonna happen. The store will lose money on that unit even if you didn't do the return scheme

miriamleo

09-20-2004, 03:45 AM

My aunt actually did a price-drop guarantee at Target. If the prodcut drop in price before the return-period, you can actually get the difference back. For Target is 3 months, so if they drop their price within that frame, you can get your money back anyway. So they expected someone to do this.

mdenison

09-20-2004, 10:27 AM

Toys R Us's return policy has to be more than 45 or 90 days. I bought several GTA3's when they first came out at TRU and played one and tried to sell the others on eBay. I sold them all for profit except 1, so I just kept it on my shelf because I was too lazy to take it back. Then right before GTA:Vice City came out (1 year later) I took it (GTA3) back but only got in store credit instead of cash because I didn't have my receipt anymore. I got off my butt and took it back because I knew once Vice City came out GTA3 would drop in price and I wouldn't get my full money back. :lol:

Illegal or not, unethical or not. I usually buy GTA off the internet for about $40+shipping (like the outpost deal $35 +shipping +tax = $44 something) but I know I won't get the game to my house on release day, so on release day I run and buy it at TRU for $49.99 + tax = $54.11 and I get the game on release day. Then when the other one comes in the mail a few days later I take it back to TRU and once I get refunded I end up with having got the game on release day for about $10 less. :twisted:

WKT

09-20-2004, 07:47 PM

I got Fable ($30.99) in the mail today. FYI, I was number 400 something on the preorder list when I ordered on Sept 6. Not too bad a wait.

tubtub

09-20-2004, 09:22 PM

mdenison, the official TRU electronics policy is 45 day return with a receipt. For electronics(games, etc) if you don't have a receipt TRU isn't supposed to take it back. They do make occassional exceptions and will give a gift card without a receipt.

And buying a game at TRU, playing it, then getting one a week later from another store at a cheaper price and returning it to TRU is not illegal. It may be unethical, but it falls under TRUs policy.

And the whole WM return policy thing is unethical also and can be considered fraud, but its not illegal either. Returning a game to WM that you bought elsewhere is just taking advantage of WMs very relaxed return policy. Eventually WM may be forced to change the policy because of people like this, but for now its all part of their policy and they don't know where you really got the game from.