Amazon Video Game Lightning Deal 10a.m PDT

[y2jasper]

Upcoming Deal
Get Wet with this PS3 Game

well this is kind of odd because it doesn't show up in the "Today's Deals" section of Amazon, but instead on the Video Game DotD page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6716412_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000208101&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=00TASQ8H313G3A67C11E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=457286001&pf_rd_i=468642

kind of a given that this is going to be Wet for PS3.

[kodave]

Is this Video Games Lightening Deal new? I've never seen it before and I check almost daily.

[y2jasper]

i'm pretty sure it is, i think the same thing happened yesterday as well....i hope amazon keeps this going, i wouldn't mind one more game being on sale every day!

[fizzywix]

Is this Video Games Lightening Deal new? I've never seen it before and I check almost daily.

Just started yesterday or the day before I believe.

[TwistedBishop]

Wow, Amazon's hint guy must have really wanted to go home early.

[bvharris]

I hope they keep putting the name of the game in the hint, and always capitalizing it for good measure. Takes a lot of the guesswork out.

[happy]

maybe it's a trick and it will actually be jet moto for the new amazon psn store (then I might be interested - why have they not made a new one of those, I loved them back in the day)

[Porksta]

Why are the DOTD always crappy PC downloads?

[RBH]

Wow, Amazon's hint guy must have really wanted to go home early.

:lol:

[jacknicklson]

Why are the DOTD always crappy PC downloads?

How long have you been following them, a week?

It is very hit or miss but is certainly not always crappy PC downloads

[Wolfpup]

Wow, nice find OP! I check the deal of the day daily, and *TOTALLY* missed that there was a lightening deal for games!

This unfortunetly is going to have me glued to Amazon even more :D

I'll definitely get Wet (uhh...that...well..okay) if it's cheap enough, though I suspect the discount won't be high enough, particularly without my ECA discount :(

Hmm...$30, maybe. $20 I'll get it for sure, but I'm guessing it'll be more like $40.

[Jodou]

Just calling it now, but it will be $45.

[bvharris]

Just calling it now, but it will be $45.

Yeah, I doubt it would be much less than that given the meager discount we saw on Infamous yesterday.

[Wolfpup]

Okay, after rewatching the trailer on wet.bethsoft.com, I'm buying it for $30 for sure.

Faith (Eliza Dushku, if I spelled that right) plays her too, which is perfect.

"Shot at Love" *HAS* to be seen :D

[doodofdoods]

If it's $30 and any of my eca codes work I'll probably buy it.

[TwistedBishop]

I hope it's under $45. Otherwise it's the same as the Best Buy Gamer's Club deal, although there you'd get extra points as well (around an extra $4 in future coupons).

[vherub]

an extra video game daily lightning deal every day is sweet

[vgj8604]

just to let everyone know yesterday's deal was infamous for $40

[drmuerto]

Too bad it's PS3. I played through the demo a couple of times and really liked the soundtrack. I'll definitely pick this one up when I see it hit $30, although I suppose I'd be very tempted at $35.

I like this extra lightning deal thing too. I wonder if they'll keep the time to be the same every day or if it'll vary.

[Xanthophyll Carotene]

I kind of dig the demo too... if it's cheap, I'll bite. For $45, no...but for $30...yeah, I'm in.

[Nyxaz]

Nice to see Amazon doing this. I was also getting annoyed with the cheapo PC download games being DotD. Offering a 2nd deal is a good idea.

[Diad]

Ill jump on "Wet" @ 30. Gotta remember, when it first came out it was 49.99 to begin with (had a pre-order $10 saving).

[wynams]

gazelle.com is hoping the deal doesn't dip below $33

[no_exit]

Just calling it now, but it will be $45.
My thoughts exactly. If it's below $45 I'll be very surprised.

[testaroo]

Maybe it's Amazon's ploy to ween out all the old ECA codes people have on their account by ordering and cancelling.

[confoosious]

If it's near 35 with SINGLE ECA, I'm in.

By the way, where are all the "waaahhh there's never a PS3 deal on amazon" folks?

[Galego23]

$49.99

[DX]

The demo was fuck awesome! I really want this game but for the 360.

Oddly enough its working and my PS3 broke.

[au7oma7ic]

Wet for the ps3 on amazon goes for...20 bucks

I am on that

[KyRoen]

Holy crap just started and its $19.98!

[fizzywix]

I'll take it for 20 bucks. Awesome!

[Diad]

Holy **** 0_o thats the price?!

[Galego23]

$14.00 after ECA

[TwistedBishop]

Freaking fantastic. I love you Amazon!

Remember, the discount comes off the end of sale, so it still qualifies for free shipping.

[KyRoen]

wow... already sold out

[Phaethon360]

Bought.

[MrCompletely]

How come I'm not seeing any semblance of a video game deal in lightning deals? I only see office supplies, moves, etc.
EDIT: Nevermind, found it...
102% claimed, interesting

[dagarcia2678]

Sold out in 1.5 minutes!

[KongaKing]

Gone. Wow

[ParkCarsHere]

Wow, that was $20. I just kept refreshing the page and the deal was 40% claimed within 2 seconds. Good stuff Amazon! If I had a Ps3 I would've been all over this.

[OddLogik]

WOW and it already sold out... LAME! it over sold lol.

[Galego23]

102% claimed LOL

[drevel]

Damn sold out

[NeoGutsman]

WOW. That is the fastest sellout I've ever seen (and I was on top of all the 2008 Black Friday deals for a week).

[jimijumper]

wtf? what did they have like 10 copies? bullshi*

[buckythekat]

I wasn't going to bite for any more than $30 but at $20? fuck yeah

am happy I lucked out and got it :D

[lawl]

dammit :(

[ccohen322]

sold out in 1 minute. goddamn it.

[ggamdori]

lol, saw the 82% claimed. refreshed browser. 102% claimed and gone. Kudos to those who got it.

[Galego23]

Item(s) Subtotal: $56.99 Shipping & Handling: $4.49 Super Saver Discount: -$4.49 Promotion Applied: -$5.70 Lightning Deal: -$37.01 ----- Total Before Tax: $14.28 Estimated Tax: $0.00 ----- Grand Total: $14.28

[jacknicklson]

$15 after ECA, trade in for 33!

[OddLogik]

Do they always do these video game dotd's at the same time? Is it a new thing? Ive never seen it before.

[chakan]

Wow $20; pretty good price for Wet. If the reviews weren't so mixed, I'd be tempted to add this to my backlog. 62% claimed already!

[anubis20]

WTF is this?!?!? i looked at 1:01 EST and it said 47%, click add to cart and it shot to 102%. For $20 i wouldve have bought it. Fudge, maybe itll come back like tales of vesperia did.

[au7oma7ic]

wow, thank god i got that order, also got new super mario bros wii and god of war collection to use my saved up 10 eca discount

[TwistedBishop]

How come I'm not seeing any semblance of a video game deal in lightning deals? I only see office supplies, moves, etc.


You had to go to the Video Games section and look under the Deal of the Day there.

[Galego23]

$15 after ECA, trade in for 33!

I got it for $14.28 after ECA

[Wolfpup]

Good lord, $20?!?!?!?! It reached 102% sold out before I navigated to the website, which was within 1 1/2 minutes of the sale starting :lol:

Well, congratulations on whoever got it! I honestly thought it was going to be some lame $45 sale or something, but Amazon completely hit it out of the park!

[sobishop]

$14.00 after ECA

If they had codes available.

[Ragnorok64]

WOW. That is the fastest sellout I've ever seen (and I was on top of all the 2008 Black Friday deals for a week).
I was going to ask if all lightning deals are like this.

[G-Nitro]

got mine in. :D

[jacknicklson]

That was my price, just was rounding up against the laws of math

[Phaethon360]

When I clicked I saw 70% gone, shocked I made it.

[Galego23]

If they had codes available.

Item(s) Subtotal: $56.99 Shipping & Handling: $4.49 Super Saver Discount: -$4.49 Promotion Applied: -$5.70 Lightning Deal: -$37.01 ----- Total Before Tax: $14.28 Estimated Tax: $0.00 ----- Grand Total: $14.28
Yes, codes are/were available.

[Brother Daz]

Holy shit, what a deal!

[mis0]

Holy shit. Epic deal for those who got in. Even sweeter for ones with ECA codes.

[jacknicklson]

Before anyone asks, I had a J code on my account that I had in a text file from a month or so ago

[blitzbllmstr]

14.28 because apparently I had a eca coupon on my account for something I cancelled....I don't remember what but ehhh...

[fizzywix]

Got one, picked up a $10 blu ray with it for FS. Here's hoping for more good video game lightning deals!

[craven_fiend]

Wish it would've been for the 360. And I wonder if 2% of the orders will be canceled or just backordered?

How long has this game been out anyways? Did it tank?

[Brother Daz]

It hasnt been out very long

release date 9-15-2009

[jacknicklson]

Wish it would've been for the 360. And I wonder if 2% of the orders will be canceled or just backordered?

How long has this game been out anyways? Did it tank?

Has never happened as they only sell a set aside amount at that price

[Dahk]

Damn I was at lunch. I cant believe it sold out so fast :(

[drevel]

I just rented it and it was okay. But for $19.99 I would take it.

[gunm]

Wow, that was crazy fast--I don't even see it as a claimed deal--I got some Office Products deal instead.

[guessed]

Wow. I figured it would be $40 at best, and wasn't really in a hurry to check, so I was pretty shocked when I remembered to check in on it at 12:03 Central. Congrats to those who got it. The game really wasn't on my radar, but I'd have gotten it for $20 (less with ECA) if I could have.

[Galego23]

it's going right back to Amazon for $33, lol.

[jacknicklson]

gunm, Amazon started doing lightning deals right on the game deal of the day page. They started yesterday

[stevew2607]

Got 1!! This game is well worth 20 bucks shipped.

[gshell]

goddamit.....sold out......the demo was ok but the controls were bit wonky but for 20 bucks that's a deal......the game mustn't be movin'

[sobishop]

Item(s) Subtotal: $56.99 Shipping & Handling: $4.49 Super Saver Discount: -$4.49 Promotion Applied: -$5.70 Lightning Deal: -$37.01 ----- Total Before Tax: $14.28 Estimated Tax: $0.00 ----- Grand Total: $14.28
Yes, codes are/were available.

That's funny. Just came from the ECA website. Doesn't seem to be any codes available nor can you generate a new one.

[KhrevalBruuk]

Fuck -- missed this. Damn, damn, damn. Congrats on those that got in.

[OddLogik]

Anyone know anything about these video game lightning deals? How often, if its the same time everyday?

[Galego23]

That's funny. Just came from the ECA website. Doesn't seem to be any codes available nor can you generate a new one.

it's old codes from cancelled orders.

[guessed]

Wow, that was crazy fast--I don't even see it as a claimed deal--I got some Office Products deal instead.

Wrong place. It isn't in Gold Box, it is in Videogames->Deal of the Day, scroll down to Lightning Deals.

[mightymek]

I just missed it, 89% gone, added to cart but had to login, then it was sold out. I'll buy it from anyone who just bought it because it was cheap and is not looking to rape me for profit :)

[benjamouth]

Wow, surprised it was actually a decent price.

[Lan_Zer0]

Missed it, but I guess it would have just been added to the backlog. Sealed.

[blissskr]

Talk about lighting fast lol.

[KongaKing]

So I had one in my cart at final check out, no ECA applied so I went to log in to get a code, no codes, so I checked back (in a 2nd window) and it was listed at 102% gone, but I still had my page open on final check out. So I ordered one, does having it in your cart that far along "hold one" or will I get a back ordered notice do you guys think?

[bvharris]

That's pretty incredible. After the meager discount on infamous yesterday I didn't even bother coming back from lunch to check. Definitely going to pay attention to these from now on.

[ky151]

Got one, picked up a $10 blu ray with it for FS. Here's hoping for more good video game lightning deals!

Amazon usually goes by your cart total before any discounts, so you probably did not have to add the blu-ray in order to get free shipping.

[OddLogik]

That's pretty incredible. After the meager discount on infamous yesterday I didn't even bother coming back from lunch to check. Definitely going to pay attention to these from now on.

Was it the same time yesterday? 10AM PDT?

[xycury]

So I had one in my cart at final check out, no ECA applied so I went to log in to get a code, no codes, so I checked back (in a 2nd window) and it was listed at 102% gone, but I still had my page open on final check out. So I ordered one, does having it in your cart that far along "hold one" or will I get a back ordered notice do you guys think?

They are claims, you can have a LD in your checkout cart for a day..... you don't have to order it right then and there.

Your order will not be backordered because you claimed one of the 102%.

[sobishop]

it's old codes from cancelled orders.

So I was right when I stated there were no new codes available.

[ky151]

So I had one in my cart at final check out, no ECA applied so I went to log in to get a code, no codes, so I checked back (in a 2nd window) and it was listed at 102% gone, but I still had my page open on final check out. So I ordered one, does having it in your cart that far along "hold one" or will I get a back ordered notice do you guys think?

Normally with lightning deals you simply have to claim the item and put it in your cart. Then you have until the end of the day to complete checkout.

[jwargand]

Can't believe I missed it...weird thing is amazon still has it in stock...so I guess they only had a couple games at this price...

[fizzywix]

Amazon usually goes by your cart total before any discounts, so you probably did not have to add the blu-ray in order to get free shipping.

Well, then it's an excuse to get the movie with free shipping, cause it's one I've wanted fro a while :P but that's good to know!

[sobishop]

Why can't we get some 360 love!!!

[leftwing1018]

damn, i missed it :(

[OddLogik]

Can't believe I missed it...weird thing is amazon still has it in stock...so I guess they only had a couple games at this price...

My guess was they had 50, when people were refreshing it kept stopping on a even number.

[horriblehager]

I got one. 2mins and they were gone. ECA still doesnt have codes up which ticks me off. Damn ECA, thanks for not saving me more money!

[guessed]

So I had one in my cart at final check out, no ECA applied so I went to log in to get a code, no codes, so I checked back (in a 2nd window) and it was listed at 102% gone, but I still had my page open on final check out. So I ordered one, does having it in your cart that far along "hold one" or will I get a back ordered notice do you guys think?

If you got an order confirmation, you should be fine. They have plenty more copies, so backorder won't enter into it.

[Moravagine]

Damn, I didn't pay attention to this as I don't have a PS3 but I would have bought it just to flip back to Amazon. Great deal for those who got in.

[Diad]

picked it up (left browser open for the deal countdown) and got World War Z for some festive reading and just to make sure purchase would qualify for free shipping. Amazon getting a thank you card for this one.


Oh and thanks to Y2Jasper for the OP heads up!

[nightmare452]

Missed this, and I already passed the 360 version, but would have bought it at this price. Oh well, but this might be the best/fasted price drop Amazon deal I have ever seen. This was better than most black Friday offers.

[mkernan]

Crap. I should have paid attention; I would have bought Wet for $20.

[Galego23]

Damn, I didn't pay attention to this as I don't have a PS3 but I would have bought it just to flip back to Amazon. Great deal for those who got in.

that's what I'm doing... but TRU actually it's a $1.25 more for a trade-in.. here's hoping that it ships to me in time so I can send it out for the price of either $33 to Amazon or $34.25 to TRU

[gunm]

gunm, Amazon started doing lightning deals right on the game deal of the day page. They started yesterday


#-o Thanks. :p



I don't think I would've gotten this even if I was on top of it--seems like they only had a very very small allocation of Lightning deal copies this time compared to the ones they usually do.

[Wolfpup]

Crap. I should have paid attention; I would have bought Wet for $20.

Well, even those of us with our BROWSERS open to the page missed it :D I literally waited less than two minutes, and that was too long.

that's what I'm doing... but TRU actually it's a $1.25 more for a trade-in.. here's hoping that it ships to me in time so I can send it out for the price of either $33 to Amazon or $34.25 to TRU

Or, better still you could actually just buy games you want to play :bomb: :roll:

I mean I'm not opposed to someone buying something they're kind of interested in but think they'll probably sell. But I think a lot of us frown on just buying it as some sort of investment and taking it away from those of us who actually wanted the game...

[erectiontown]

ah goddamn it. i really wanted this game

[the_legend_of_drtre]

that's what I'm doing... but TRU actually it's a $1.25 more for a trade-in.. here's hoping that it ships to me in time so I can send it out for the price of either $33 to Amazon or $34.25 to TRU

the tiv is going to drop significantly on this game after today. Amazons not stupid.

[Fear No Darkness]

Why can't we get some 360 love!!!

True Story. The deals lately have been more geared towards PS3, but I do not begrudge a great deal to my fellow gamer brethren.

[Galego23]

the tiv is going to drop significantly on this game after today. Amazons not stupid.

that's why I placed a trade-in order with them already... they "hold" the price for a week with Amazon, and 10 days with TRU

[Xanthophyll Carotene]

WTF. I get sidetracked with work for a few minutes and find out they are sold out? BS!

[illennium]

that's what I'm doing... but TRU actually it's a $1.25 more for a trade-in.. here's hoping that it ships to me in time so I can send it out for the price of either $33 to Amazon or $34.25 to TRU

Sad.

[Galego23]

how is that sad? I didn't buy 5,10,15,20 copies. I bought ONE, it's my fault you missed out on it? Yeah, go cry somewhere else.

[groundskeeper]

WTF. I get sidetracked with work for a few minutes and find out they are sold out? BS!

Yeah darn work...

[Yoohoo1231]

Damn, I stepped out for 20 minutes to go buy some apple fritters and Bam! I missed it....



Or, better still you could actually just buy games you want to play :bomb: :roll:

I mean I'm not opposed to someone buying something they're kind of interested in but think they'll probably sell. But I think a lot of us frown on just buying it as some sort of investment and taking it away from those of us who actually wanted the game...


Yeah, I agree. That guy's a dick.

[funsocaltiger]

Holy crap dude!!! That was my purchase point!!!

I got totally distracted at work and didn't look until just now (30 mins later) I had my window open and everything =(

Dammit.

[cooljammer00]

102% sold? What? I feel like Mr. Burns' baseball team in that episode of the Simpsons, where even under hypnosis they understand that 100% is the most effort one can give.

[anubis20]

any chance that by emailing customer service we can get it at that price?

[the_legend_of_drtre]

that's why I placed a trade-in order with them already... they "hold" the price for a week with Amazon, and 10 days with TRU

oh so you're a professional scammer.:roll:

[Dahk]

I'd have to agree that its pretty weak to buy this with the sole intention of trading it back in to make around $15. I was one of the unfortunates who missed out on this deal when I had the intention of actually playing the game.

You need $15 that bad? Get a job, clown.

[saturnotaku]

Missed out on this one. I bet the regular price drops pretty fast, though. Hopefully it'll be $20-25 around the holidays.

[Snap]

Missed it, but I guess it would have just been added to the backlog. Sealed.
Yeah. I would have liked to play it at some point but I'll just wait till it hits the bargain bin.

[Fear No Darkness]

I'd have to agree that its pretty weak to buy this with the sole intention of trading it back in to make around $15. I was one of the unfortunates who missed out on this deal when I had the intention of actually playing the game.

You need $15 that bad? Get a job, clown.

I CONCUR. Let the gamers who actually want to play the game get it.

Same with people who buy concert tickets in large amounts for the sole purpose of raping your wallet, no lube with a spiky dildo on eBay. You couldn't get one BECAUSE some jackass bought 25 tickets to resell them.

[Okatha]

Geez, Wet must not be selling at all for them to drop the price that much.

[handsomepete]

yowza, looks like I missed quite a show. here's hoping they keep this up, though I wish they'd stop doing them at 10a pdt - that's lunchtime!

[Moravagine]

I'd have to agree that its pretty weak to buy this with the sole intention of trading it back in to make around $15. I was one of the unfortunates who missed out on this deal when I had the intention of actually playing the game.

You need $15 that bad? Get a job, clown.

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. So what? These are video games not food or water, no one "needs" them so whining about some other guy getting it instead of you comes off as ridiculous.

Besides, I'm sure all of the people flipping it are then using the credit on a different video game. It's just a slightly more roundabout way of getting a deal on a game they want just as much as you want this game.

[mightymek]

I'd have to agree that its pretty weak to buy this with the sole intention of trading it back in to make around $15. I was one of the unfortunates who missed out on this deal when I had the intention of actually playing the game.

You need $15 that bad? Get a job, clown.

Amen!

[TwistedBishop]

Geez, Wet must not be selling at all for them to drop the price that much.

But then why the extremely limited number of copies for this deal, along with not offering the 360 version?

[DX]

that's why I placed a trade-in order with them already... they "hold" the price for a week with Amazon, and 10 days with TRU

Douchebaggery at its finest! Slickdeals is that away --->

[caltab]

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. So what? These are video games not food or water, no one "needs" them so whining about some other guy getting it instead of you is silly.

Very well said. I didn't get in on this deal, but could care less about someone buying it to make a few extra dollars. I was not entitled to get some mediocre game for 20 bucks, if you really want it that badly you would already have it or can wait a few weeks to get it for a similar price. People can be such cry babies over meaningless things.

[blitzbllmstr]

Why can't we get some 360 love!!!

for the same reason PS3 owners didn't get the Red Faction deal the other day, Amazon usually when its a multi release game and they put one version on sale the other will be on sale as well in the next week or so. A good example of this was the 360 Ghostebusters Slimer Edition going in a LD then a week later they had the PS3 version on sale as well.

So check back and maybe the 360 version will go on sale as well...

[Jodou]

If it's near 35 with SINGLE ECA, I'm in.

By the way, where are all the "waaahhh there's never a PS3 deal on amazon" folks?
HERE! BTW I don't consider bad games a deal.

Figures the one time I brush off Amazon's lightning deal, it's actually an amazing price. I'm going to write this one off as a pricing mistake, because you can sell it right back at profit. Lol, if ECA still triple-stacked you could have got the game for $2.

[DX]

HERE! BTW I don't consider bad games a deal.

Am I the only person who liked the demo???

[Ryuukishi]

Wow, unexpectedly awesome price. Might have tried for it had they offered the 360 version.

[TwistedBishop]

Am I the only person who liked the demo???


I loved the demo. Played through it at least 10 times trying to combo together different ways to clear the areas.

[confoosious]

Am I the only person who liked the demo???

I liked it too. Not every game can be earthshattering. This one could be fun.

People just love to rip video games like anyone gives a shit. They can't get jobs at Gamespot or IGN and need to share or something.

I mean, unless a game is a glitch fest that you can't play, let everyone buy whatever they want and let them enjoy it. Whoever posted about all the problems with Wolfenstein was doing the reader a favor. Others just like to bitch.

[whoknows]

Damn, I actually wanted this (to play)

[slowdive21]

I guess this is daily now. :(

[OGHowie]

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. So what? These are video games not food or water, no one "needs" them so whining about some other guy getting it instead of you comes off as ridiculous.

Besides, I'm sure all of the people flipping it are then using the credit on a different video game. It's just a slightly more roundabout way of getting a deal on a game they want just as much as you want this game.

Agree.

[au7oma7ic]

how is that sad? I didn't buy 5,10,15,20 copies. I bought ONE, it's my fault you missed out on it? Yeah, go cry somewhere else.


What is sad is that you went through this to make just 15-20 dollars when someone else could have gotten it for the 15 and enjoyed it. Get a job bro, you can make more money that way...I don't have one though, but I don't have time thats why.

[jacknicklson]

Well said Moravagine

[Rockgamer]

Amazon usually goes by your cart total before any discounts, so you probably did not have to add the blu-ray in order to get free shipping.


I had to add something else as well to qualify for free shipping. I also had to do it a few weeks ago when I got Castlevania OoE in a lightning deal, so I think it doesn't count for those.

I was able to get free shipping with the new KH game though, even though the total was under $25. I used the $5 off coupon code, ECA code, and it was one of my Gold Box quick picks, so I guess all those discounts don't affect it, but I've always had to add more to get free shipping if a lightning deal made the item under $25.

[blitzbllmstr]

Item(s) Subtotal: $56.99
Shipping & Handling: $4.49
Super Saver Discount: -$4.49
Promotion Applied: -$5.70
Lightning Deal: -$37.01
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Total Before Tax: $14.28
Estimated Tax: $0.00
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Grand Total: $14.28



this is weird because the gold box deals have been showing up on my account in the form of gift card credit which you need to apply to the order to get it at the gold box price. which means it qualified for free shipping...

[caltab]

What is sad is that you went through this to make just 15-20 dollars when someone else could have gotten it for the 15 and enjoyed it. Get a job bro, you can make more money that way...I don't have one though, but I don't have time thats why.

It's 15 bucks for less than a minute of work and never leaving your house, if your making more money than that a minute(ie 900 an hr) than congrats. Your comment on getting a job is moronic. First of all, you don't know if he has a job or not, as many people go to CAG at work. Second, the economy sucks and many people are unemployed by force. I'm glad you think its that easy to get a job right now though, I guess you must be living in a dream world. This is cheapassgamer, the guys is trying to stretch his money as far as possible, I see no problem with that if he has the time/ability to do it. He will be getting a better deal than you would have gotten because now he can buy 1.5 20 dollar games, so good for him.

[doodofdoods]

holy crap. I was playing demon's souls and forgot about this. I never would have guessed this would be $20. Hopefully it drops down to this price again for black friday.

[illennium]

It's 15 bucks for less than a minute of work and never leaving your house, if your making more money than that a minute(ie 900 an hr) than congrats. Your comment on getting a job is moronic. First of all, you don't know if he has a job or not, as many people go to CAG at work. Second, the economy sucks and many people are unemployed by force. I'm glad you think its that easy to get a job right now though, I guess you must be living in a dream world. This is cheapassgamer, the guys is trying to stretch his money as far as possible, I see no problem with that if he has the time/ability to do it. He will be getting a better deal than you would have gotten because now he can buy 1.5 20 dollar games, so good for him.

You and others mention the economy but how about some basic economics. When you insert an intermediary between the seller and the buyer that adds no value to the product but drives up its price, that's not good for consumers in the long run. It's not capitalism as some people wrongly assume -- it's anti-capitalism, because capitalism posits price competition lowering costs for consumers. It is short-sighted to support hoarding and flipping. It's a little bit of "every man for himself" that seems nice to people while they're doing it themselves in the short run, but in the long run leads to higher prices. Anyone who has tried to buy concert tickets in the past 10 years knows what that's all about.

[au7oma7ic]

well, I do understand how difficult it is to get a job.

I didn't have a job all summer until the last 2 weeks.

And I do see something wrong with that. If you are honestly so poor that you need to scrap games for an extra $15 dollars than you shouldn't be wasting your money on the unnecessary luxuries of life.

[estofan]

I think after yesterday's "meagre" drop for Infamous PS3, nobody was holding their hopes up for Wet... Oh well... I would have liked to get a copy for $20, but no big deal I missed it... life goes on until tomorrow's Lightning Deal sale... Does Amazon restrict ONE copy per customer for these deals? I just wanted ONE copy to play with and I hope Amazon has the sense to restrict this kind of deals so that more people benefit.

[Galego23]

What is sad is that you went through this to make just 15-20 dollars when someone else could have gotten it for the 15 and enjoyed it. Get a job bro, you can make more money that way...I don't have one though, but I don't have time thats why.

It took me 2 mins to click, purchase, and buy.

I think it should be said, that I was and currently am at work now when I purchased this deal for "flipping" purposes, if you could even call it that.

Yes, let me not purchase a game just so someone I do not even know and probably never even directly affected with my purchase can enjoy a game that if he/she really wanted it would have bought it when it first came out.

Do you want it? I'll sell it to you for $35.00 and free shipping! WOW!

:roll:

[Vortextk]

When did they start doing lightning deals on the game page? Damn, I would've bought this.

And lol get this econo-babble outta the thread. It's not Frugal Courteous Gamer, let people do what they want to with the deals they find.

[Galego23]

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. So what? These are video games not food or water, no one "needs" them so whining about some other guy getting it instead of you comes off as ridiculous.

Besides, I'm sure all of the people flipping it are then using the credit on a different video game. It's just a slightly more roundabout way of getting a deal on a game they want just as much as you want this game.

wow someone with a brain... and yes I plan on using the trade-in credit I get from either TRU or Amazon for either the B2G1 sale or another sale at Amazon.

[doodofdoods]

It took me 2 mins to click, purchase, and buy.

I think it should be said, that I was and currently am at work now when I purchased this deal for "flipping" purposes, if you could even call it that.

Yes, let me not purchase a game just so someone I do not even know and probably never even directly affected with my purchase can enjoy a game that if he/she really wanted it would have bought it when it first came out.

Do you want it? I'll sell it to you for $35.00 and free shipping! WOW!

:roll:

Yea, screw other people! If they wanted it they'd buy it full price, just like you buy all the games that you want for full price, amirite? :lol:

Yea, so you're gonna flip this back in to amazon? Yeah, I'm sure that'll help us get better lightning deals in the future. :roll:

[Galego23]

Yea, screw other people! If they wanted it they'd buy it full price, just like you buy all the games that you want for full price, amirite? :lol:

Yea, so you're gonna flip this back in to amazon? Yeah, I'm sure that'll help us get better lightning deals in the future. :roll:

but I'm offering it for $35.00 and free shipping, that's $15 off!

[slowdive21]

You and others mention the economy but how about some basic economics. When you insert an intermediary between the seller and the buyer that adds no value to the product but drives up its price, that's not good for consumers in the long run. It's not capitalism as some people wrongly assume -- it's anti-capitalism, because capitalism posits price competition lowering costs for consumers. It is short-sighted to support hoarding and flipping. It's a little bit of "every man for himself" that seems nice to people while they're doing it themselves in the short run, but in the long run leads to higher prices. Anyone who has tried to buy concert tickets in the past 10 years knows what that's all about.

This is correct. By buying all the items at a low price point and immediately trading them in, you are artificially inflating the lowest available price of the product.

When did they start doing lightning deals on the game page? Damn, I would've bought this.

And lol get this econo-babble outta the thread. It's not Frugal Courteous Gamer, let people do what they want to with the deals they find.

Actually the idea of the site is to help other games find deals on the games they would like to play. Unfortunately, It has become a free for all like pretty much every other deal site.

[Dahk]

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. So what? These are video games not food or water, no one "needs" them so whining about some other guy getting it instead of you comes off as ridiculous.

Besides, I'm sure all of the people flipping it are then using the credit on a different video game. It's just a slightly more roundabout way of getting a deal on a game they want just as much as you want this game.


Im not whining, just stating an opinion that I think its weak for someone to pick up a deal to make a few dollars instead of enjoyment.

Nowhere did I say I deserved the deal. Not sure where you picked that up from. Nowhere did I say $15 dollars is nothing to me. Not sure where you picked that up either. You sure like to make assumptions, don't you?

I come to this site so I can find good deals for video games. I guess that is 'amusingly hypocritical'.

[Galego23]

I will keep you all in mind for next time.

Take care!

[caltab]

Actually the idea of the site is to help other games find deals on the games they would like to play. Unfortunately, It has become a free for all like pretty much every other deal site.

I'm not sure what site you've been looking at for the several years you've been here, but flipping has always been part of the discussion. It is a way for people to multiply their gaming dollars. Flipping doesn't stop you from getting in on deals, it would have run out fast regardless, as it was limited quantity. Just because you wanted to play this specific mediocre game doesn't mean you deserve it more than someone that can easily turn it around into 2 games that they would like to play that are probable better anyways.

[au7oma7ic]

well, I guess I really don't care all too much about what you guys do with your game. Afterall, I was able to purchase Wet myself (along with God of War Collection and New Super Mario Bros wii + ECA discount). I just find it rather perterbing to hear you constantly repeat your plan to re-sell the game to amazon or TRU. I think we heard it about 4 times too many before this whole debate started.

I do understand flipping has been a part of CAG, and I have, regretfully, done so as well. As a matter of fact, I would like to apologize for what I did last year...the worst of all flips. Bought something at Circuit City and returned it to WalMart, twice.

[jacknicklson]

That is return fraud. Flipping involves not breaking the law, just a little different.

[Galego23]

I do understand flipping has been a part of CAG, and I have, regretfully, done so as well. As a matter of fact, I would like to apologize for what I did last year...the worst of all flips. Bought something at Circuit City and returned it to WalMart, twice.

LOL :roll:

[au7oma7ic]

Jack I know...thats why I was apologizing, trust me, I felt horrible, and still do.

[gunm]

Maybe mods can move this over to the deal graveyard, please? This back and forth OT is pointless.

[Galego23]

Maybe mods can move this over to the deal graveyard, please? This back and forth OT is pointless.

it has been in the graveyard for the past 2 hours you dope.

[jacknicklson]

Jack I know...thats why I was apologizing, trust me, I felt horrible, and still do.

At least you have remorse :D

Some people try and justify that behavior.

[y2jasper]

I do understand flipping has been a part of CAG, and I have, regretfully, done so as well. As a matter of fact, I would like to apologize for what I did last year...the worst of all flips. Bought something at Circuit City and returned it to WalMart, twice.

hey, i worked at circuit city and i am gravely offended!

but damn, i was the TC and i still woke up late today (very late, as in a little while ago), and i missed this. and yes i would have bought it to flip as well (since i have no PS3).

[gunm]

it has been in the graveyard for the past 2 hours you dope.


#-o


I'm only looking at my subscribed threads.

/unsubscribes

[Wolfpup]

Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I always find it hilarious when people think they "deserve" to get the deal more because they are going to actually play the game. ..

Cheap. Ass. GAMER.

This is not Cheapass scam a system and take deals away from people who want to play a game. This is Cheap Ass Gamer.

I do not know where a couple of you are getting the idea it's okay to do that. I mean you want to, at least have the decency to be embarrassed by it, and not sit here bragging.

Like I said, I totally understand buying a game you're sort of iffy on-have some interest in, but think there's a good chance you won't like it. But it's a whole other thing to get something that might as well be some stock investment you're just buying to sell.

[KongaKing]

Mine shipped

[illennium]

This is some amusingly hypocritical and half-witted logic. If a monetary amount like $15 is nothing to you, why would you care if you even got the game at the reduced price anyway? Why not just "get a job" and buy it at retail price? Why are you even on a site called "CHEAP ASS gamer" to begin with?

I hate to break it to you, but you don't generate wealth by always paying retail or being irresponsible about money. In fact, the more you have, the less you have to pay for things, as a general matter.

Lots of different people frequent this site. Yes, there are plenty of broke college students, teens, etc. That's cool; I've definitely been there. There are doubtless also frugal gaming dads and moms (and single career-oriented people, like myself) who indulge in gaming as a hobby while trying to minimize its effect on their pocket books so that they can also afford important things like raising their kids, saving for the future, etc. The great thing about this site is that it is a valuable resource for all kinds of gamers who want to save money on their hobby.

The reasoning you used in your post crops up here once in a while, and it is ignorant and polarizing in a classist way. Not everyone who won't stoop to questionable behavior for $15 is Mr. Moneybags, and not all behavior that saves a buck is laudable in a stick-it-to-the-man sort of way. I already explained in a previous post why flipping raises long-term prices for consumers and why it's not in our collective interest as consumers in the video game industry. But it's cool; to each his or her own.

[TwistedBishop]

Mine shipped

Mine too, and from one town over, using free shipping. It'd be hysterical if it arrived tomorrow.

[wynams]

Douchebaggery at its finest! Slickdeals is that away --->
So if you saw $15 on the ground and nobody was around, you would just leave it? I call bs

[Wolfpup]

Oh geez, that's not the same thing.

Anyway I came here to post my disappointment that apparently there's no new Lightening deal :-/

[slowdive21]

So will this be a every weekday thing?

[jacknicklson]

Anyone's guess at this point.