Sweet Home Chicago!

[Blackout]

Yeah, That why I got up there on Thursday!!

Damn that sucks. Did they mail out coupons or was it just a Memorial Day sale?

[chicagoz]

Yes, Lunar 2 is rare. The Sega Cd is rarer.

Oooh, I think I have the Sega CD version packed up somewhere!

[dfg]

Damn that sucks. Did they mail out coupons or was it just a Memorial Day sale?

No coupon was needed, but they did send out an email reminder.

[WeaponX2099]

No coupon was needed, but they did send out an email reminder.

I heard the radio ad.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Cool. I'll have to give you a call when the next few UFC ppvs are coming up. I want to see that Forrest Griffin fight.

Damn, you guys need to call me up for this stuff. I love UFC stuff (I used to wrestle in high school) and I'm lusting for Pacquiao. I almost went to the Philippines to watch him fight one of my own kind (Barrera) and I was going to root for Pacquiao. That man is as bad as they come nowadays...for a non-Mexican, that is.

Let's get together for the next big fight. Damnit, my friend's laptop is about dead and he's asleep now. I'll be back in Chicago soon.

How about Juan Manuel Marquez v. Floyd Mayweather Jr.? We gotta watch that. Guess who I have money on!

[ryosnk]

Damn, you guys need to call me up for this stuff. I love UFC stuff (I used to wrestle in high school) and I'm lusting for Pacquiao. I almost went to the Philippines to watch him fight one of my own kind (Barrera) and I was going to root for Pacquiao. That man is as bad as they come nowadays...for a non-Mexican, that is.

Let's get together for the next big fight. Damnit, my friend's laptop is about dead and he's asleep now. I'll be back in Chicago soon.

How about Juan Manuel Marquez v. Floyd Mayweather Jr.? We gotta watch that. Guess who I have money on!

I'm in for a boxing, ufc, and if interested a wrestling get together.

[manlai]

what up chitown? I just noticed this thread and thought I would drop in and say hello. I live in the west loop and happy that summer softball season has finally started (can't get enough of softball).

That mayweather fight could be interesting. I usually catch UFC, WWE, and boxing at home with the internet streams because I don't really have a hangout for that kind of thing (well, that and it's free and I have a big TV and usually too lazy to go out to hunt for a place that shows the PPV's). My friends aren't really into it either come to think of it.

[Blackout]

Whatever happened to the meet up?

[shieryda]

The next big UFC fight is on June 13. If we can find a spot, we should do a drinking meet-up there.

[shieryda]

Garage sales tomorrow:

3600 block of Tripp, 3700 block of Kostner

[saturnotaku]

Am I the only one who believes anyone who calls Chicago Chi-town should be slapped?

[dpac]

Am I the only one who believes anyone who calls Chicago Chi-town should be slapped?

Dunno, but I did leave one new copy of LEGO Indiana Jones (The Original Adventures) for the 360 over at the Game Crazy on Granville and Clark for $9.99. Just make sure no dollar disc warranty's stealth-added to your bill; I did a double take at an initial $12 total and got that taken off right quick. Unfortunately there's not much we can do about the high local sales taxes.

[dfg]

Dunno, but I did leave one new copy of LEGO Indiana Jones (The Original Adventures) for the 360 over at the Game Crazy on Granville and Clark for $9.99. Just make sure no dollar disc warranty's stealth-added to your bill; I did a double take at an initial $12 total and got that taken off right quick. Unfortunately there's not much we can do about the high local sales taxes.

Bring in your tax-exempt letter! :roll:

[chi.bri]

Am I the only one who believes anyone who calls Chicago Chi-town should be slapped?

Nope

[chicagoz]

Am I the only one who believes anyone who calls Chicago Chi-town should be slapped?

I don't refer to our city as Chi-town, but it doesn't bother me. But I suppose it bothers others. I'd rather worry about getting back our parking meter rates or other more important stuff.

[dfg]

I don't refer to our city as Chi-town, but it doesn't bother me. But I suppose it bothers others. I'd rather worry about getting back our parking meter rates or other more important stuff.

Same here. Also, there's something inherently wrong about using parking tickets for mistakes (didn't see the street cleaning sign) as opposed to egregious assholery (parking in a handicapped spot) to generate revenue. Grrr.

[chi.bri]

I don't refer to our city as Chi-town, but it doesn't bother me. But I suppose it bothers others. I'd rather worry about getting back our parking meter rates or other more important stuff.

My experiment since the parking meter fiasco is not to pay meters anymore. Ever since the change to the private company, I have not seen any meter maids in my hood writing tickets. I think the new company is so under staffed they don't have enough trained people to write tickets.
So the odds of me getting a ticket are really low and the money I save by not paying those ridiculous rates can go to the cost of a ticket if I get one.

[saturnotaku]

Same here. Also, there's something inherently wrong about using parking tickets for mistakes (didn't see the street cleaning sign) as opposed to egregious assholery (parking in a handicapped spot) to generate revenue. Grrr.

While you can't do anything about telling people how to say the name of this city, you can do something about the parking meters and everything else that the crooks in Chicago politics do. Vote them out of office. Run for alderman yourself if you have to.

[chicagoz]

While you can't do anything about telling people how to say the name of this city, you can do something about the parking meters and everything else that the crooks in Chicago politics do. Vote them out of office. Run for alderman yourself if you have to.

Unless the person running against Daley is a complete moron, they will get my vote. No more Daley for me.

[dfg]

Todd Stroger!

[CAG 79]

Is there a place in Chicago where I can take my 360 to get modded?

[shieryda]

If any of you want a cheap GHIII or Rock Band 2 bundle, you'd better get to the Six Corners Sears before they're all gone. Some dude was going crazy, snatching them up tonight.

[ryosnk]

If any of you want a cheap GHIII or Rock Band 2 bundle, you'd better get to the Six Corners Sears before they're all gone. Some dude was going crazy, snatching them up tonight.

What were the prices? Also, anything else good at that store?

Thanks.

[shieryda]

What were the prices? Also, anything else good at that store?

Thanks.

Not sure about exact prices, but the Sears Clearance thread says that the GHIII bundle for :360: is supposed to ring up $4.97!!!:hot:

[jonathanp]

Not sure about exact prices, but the Sears Clearance thread says that the GHIII bundle for :360: is supposed to ring up $4.97!!!:hot:


I could head over there tomorrow after my flea market run. I wanted to visit that Gamestop that's over there for some PS2 and Xbox titles.

[shieryda]

The clearance bin was ransacked yesterday, so don't get your hopes up for finding anything of value.

[jonathanp]

The clearance bin was ransacked yesterday, so don't get your hopes up for finding anything of value.


I probably will just have to miss out then. There are a couple of titles from Sears that I'm looking out for so it's worth a look.

[PakiPrince31]

What's up fellas anyone wanna sell their PS3 for $300 or know some place I can get it for $300? Preferrably with backward compatibility...

[shieryda]

Sears in Schaumburg had about 6 each of GHIII bundles for both :ps2: and :ps3: today.

[dfg]

Sears in Schaumburg had about 6 each of GHIII bundles for both :ps2: and :ps3: today.

Are these the ones that're supposed to be ringing up at 5 bucks?

[shieryda]

Are these the ones that're supposed to be ringing up at 5 bucks?

I believe so. $15 is still a flippin' sweet deal for the bundle, too.

[Blackout]

This weather sucks.

[dfg]

Grabbed one of the GH3 bundles at the Six Corners Sears today for, yes, $15. Not sure if I'm gonna keep it. GH really wears out my fingers and I got the original for my daughter in Feb and she hasn't played in months. If anyone wants to buy it off me, holler.

[dfg]

Ooh, also, the selection at the Big Lots at Diversey and Cicero is craptastic. None of the new titles PC Girl mentioned are there. They do have the 360 GHWT bundle but it's $140.

[chicagoz]

By chance, does anyone know if Dominick's started selling the discounted Taste of Chicago food tickets yet?

[Amerijapoxicano]

Dudes, I haven't been on here in a while, but I kept reading about a Chicago meet up and still nothing has happened. Any word on how many people would be down? Is there a good day coming up we can do this on?

I, for one, am down (barring schedule conflicts of course).

[ryosnk]

Dudes, I haven't been on here in a while, but I kept reading about a Chicago meet up and still nothing has happened. Any word on how many people would be down? Is there a good day coming up we can do this on?

I, for one, am down (barring schedule conflicts of course).

Well I think for the delay is trying to figure our the location and date that would be easy for everyone. I never been to the first meetup but the second was only five of us (bakers square), the third was four (the bar by logan) and this last one at the Father and Son pizza was a great turn out of at least 12 people so hopefully we can think of something so an even bigger turnout would be possible. I would like to do the Gameworks since theirs games and food/bar inside and some decent eats within the mall.

[shieryda]

I'm down for Gameworks.

[WeaponX2099]

By chance, does anyone know if Dominick's started selling the discounted Taste of Chicago food tickets yet?

It should be on sell now.

[dpac]

By chance, does anyone know if Dominick's started selling the discounted Taste of Chicago food tickets yet?


On the ad starting today (Thursday the 18th):

Get set for the Taste of Chicago at Dominick's

Get 12 Taste Tickets for Just $6 (regularly $8) June 18 through June 25.
Limit 4 ticket strips per family. Regular priced tickets on sale from June 26 to July 5.

PLUS enter for a chance to WIN 12 Taste Tickets just by using your Dominick's Fresh Values Card* June 20 - June 21
*No purchase necessary. See Customer Service for alternate method of entry.

Visit Dominick's at the Taste of Chicago!
Dominick's salutes Taste of Chicago '09

[jonathanp]

Awesome weather we are having. I was going to be at GS bright and early for the B2G1, but it didn't happen. Hopefully the rain will let up a bit...

[Blackout]

My basement flooded like a boss.

The CAG meet up needs to happen soon.

[shieryda]

Got caught in the store up at Costco on Touhy. Got to say hi to chicagoz, so that was cool. It was fucking raining sideways, and the power went out after I had checked out.

[chicagoz]

Got caught in the store up at Costco on Touhy. Got to say hi to chicagoz, so that was cool. It was fucking raining sideways, and the power went out after I had checked out.

Nice to see ya again! And it got very crazy when the power went out. Not a good day for me.

Oh and thanks to those who answered by question. I'll be stopping at Dominick's Saturday to pick up some cheap tickets.

[dfg]

I was in the NW suburbs most of the day and it wasn't so bad. By the way, the selection at the Palatine Half Price Books is meh.

Speaking of power going out, if anyone remembers the Coconuts that used to be at Lincoln and Peterson, I was in there once when the power went out and a bunch of people just took shit and left the store. Looting ftw?

[Blackout]

I was in the NW suburbs most of the day and it wasn't so bad. By the way, the selection at the Palatine Half Price Books is meh.

Speaking of power going out, if anyone remembers the Coconuts that used to be at Lincoln and Peterson, I was in there once when the power went out and a bunch of people just took shit and left the store. Looting ftw?

Hahaha awesome. I was in Rolling Stones (by the HIP mall) a couple of years ago when a car crashed through the store. It was insane.

[ryosnk]

Ok, here we go. August 8, 2009 at Gameworks at Noon. Is that workable for everyone.

[dpac]

Ok, here we go. August 8, 2009 at Gameworks at Noon. Is that workable for everyone.

Well I know I'll be out of town most of that day already, but I hope it works for everyone else.

[52club]

Ok, here we go. August 8, 2009 at Gameworks at Noon. Is that workable for everyone.

Seems alright with me, the problem is for a married guy is that can change at any moment:-#.

Gameworks is pretty cool, lots of cool non-video games, such as a new take on air hockey and a free throw shooting game on a regulation hoop. Of course the last time I went was about 2 years ago. Hopefully they are better at maintenance than D&B's.

[BWS1982]

If anyone is out near Crystal Lake (I know, suburban guy) the Gamestop on Rte 31 (newer one near the new Walmart and a Starbucks) I saw some good stuff in the bins on Friday. I almost got it, but they had 1 copy of Tomb Raider Underworld brand new (well it's gamestop so it's not sealed though) for the PC for $15. It was half off. I was in a hurry and feeling under the weather so I can't recall the other ones off hand (sorry, wasn't trying to keep a mental note of them all)...

But now that I found this regional area and finished a massive project was working on, I'll try to help out with updates when I see them for anyone way up here in the NW suburbs.

[shieryda]

Ok, here we go. August 8, 2009 at Gameworks at Noon. Is that workable for everyone.

Nice. I'll pencil it in on the calendar.:applause:

[Amerijapoxicano]

For those guys who are going to the Costco on Touhy, I live nearby. Maybe we can hang out at my place someday and play some games and have a beer or whatever. I'd hate to let the summer go by before I meet up with some CAGs. I'm also in Lakeview/Lincoln Park often if someone wants to host a game night. I can get to the South and West Side, too.

[dfg]

How 'bout the heat and humidity today? My mother had her 60th birthday party today (outdoors) and I think I broke even with the weight lost sweating and then gained back eating. =D

[slowdive21]

How 'bout the heat and humidity today? My mother had her 60th birthday party today (outdoors) and I think I broke even with the weight lost sweating and then gained back eating. =D

It was my Dad's 60th birthday yesterday too!

[52club]

For those guys who are going to the Costco on Touhy, I live nearby. Maybe we can hang out at my place someday and play some games and have a beer or whatever. I'd hate to let the summer go by before I meet up with some CAGs. I'm also in Lakeview/Lincoln Park often if someone wants to host a game night. I can get to the South and West Side, too.

My in-laws live nearby, so let me know if some people are stopping by. I'll drop by as well.

On a different note does anyone have some decent psp games they are looking to trade/sell? If so please PM with the games you are open to trading/selling. The only game I've got is the sega collection.

Also if anyone wants InFamous I'm looking for a used copy of Red Faction.

[Amerijapoxicano]

This is the quietest I've seen this thread in a long time.

[dfg]

The Evanston (Howard) Best Buy had a stack of 50% off games but I didn't pay much attention to the titles, since I'm not current-gen.

[chicagoz]

Hey, do you guys know that the Chicago Comicon (Wizardworld Chicago) falls on the same day as the next meet-up? I do have the day requested off from work, but I'm heading to the con...

Edit: The con does go from the 6th to the 9th but it's a tradition for me to go on Saturday. I gotta miss another meet-up. Uhh...

[slowdive21]

^^^I didn't realize that I will miss the meet up too! I am going (to the con) all weekend this year (instead of friday only).

[jalopez86]

Any one need the 5$ off Punch-Out!! code? I got mine in the mail today but I already bought the game a couple of weeks ago. Just PM me.

[Blackout]

Why don't we just switch the day of the meet up?

[shieryda]

BBV at Irving Park (next to Jewel and by Sears) had 1 small table of B1G1F games today. I saw a couple of Mercs 2 and a few others, but nothing really worth mentioning.

Maybe someone else might find something.

[dfg]

The Kmart by the HIP has first-party PS2 memory card 2-packs for $20, right next to the single ones for $25.

[Amerijapoxicano]

I have no problem with the date being moved.

[Sam111111]

Hey, I live in Chicago ...
hmmmmm ...
thread seems appropriate.
If I were to attend the meetup ... well, I wouldn't, because not only is the comic-con thing going on [whatever it's called], but I think I'm going to be driving to Iowa and back [long story short, I get a car out of it]. Other days are good though. And Gameworks is pretty awesome.
I went to the BBV at Six Corners [Irving/Milwalkee/Cicero] and they had Lock's Quest and Mercs 2. And Universe of War. Thought about it for a while but I didn't really want any of the games [BlazBlue and SC4 take up my dreams, now, since I already have Brutal Legend paid off at GS w/credit ... actually going to go buy them tonight, I think. Either that or jam out with a friend and then be told that electronic instruments don't mesh with folk. OR BOTH. I multitask!].

[slowdive21]

I guess if you guys don't mind changing the date...there are 4 of us who already have stuff going on that weekend.

[shieryda]

I was planning on having my folks come into town that weekend, and would like to attend a meet-up later this summer.

[ryosnk]

What about meeting up sometime in September?

[xsuicidesn0wmanx]

Anyone here from the Waukegan area (midway between chicago an milwaukee) want to get together and work as a team to help eachother get the good deals (i.e. $13 games at target, gamecrazy & other local stores)

I havent been able to find L4D around here, so I'm hoping someone else local could pick up an extra copy of a game when they see one and i'll do the same for them.

[chi.bri]

Went to the K-mart on Asland/Milwaukee and noticed a bunch of clearance tags. Looks like they might of marked a bunch of stuff down recently. I saw Rock Revolution box/bundle for $20 (PS3), a 360 vision cam, and some 360 and PS3 accessories mark down with green stickers.

[jonathanp]

Went to the K-mart on Asland/Milwaukee and noticed a bunch of clearance tags. Looks like they might of marked a bunch of stuff down recently. I saw Rock Revolution box/bundle for $20 (PS3), a 360 vision cam, and some 360 and PS3 accessories mark down with green stickers.


GHII bundle is still 98.99... lol.

[dfg]

BBV at Clark and Wilson is GOOB. They were closed when I drove past tho (9P).

[shieryda]

What about meeting up sometime in September?

Yes, or just a different weekend in August. Could we do a poll to determine the best weekend?

[chi.bri]

Well, since we're having a tough time picking a real world meet-up date. How about a XBL Chicago CAG meet-up? I think an night of COD:WAW would be nice. Any takers?

[jonathanp]

Well, since we're having a tough time picking a real world meet-up date. How about a XBL Chicago CAG meet-up? I think an night of COD:WAW would be nice. Any takers?


I'd participate if I played COD. Never played COD in my life.

Should I?

[ryosnk]

Well, since we're having a tough time picking a real world meet-up date. How about a XBL Chicago CAG meet-up? I think an night of COD:WAW would be nice. Any takers?

I'm in. My gamertag is SNKRYO.

[shieryda]

Well, since we're having a tough time picking a real world meet-up date. How about a XBL Chicago CAG meet-up? I think an night of COD:WAW would be nice. Any takers?

Yes. I'll be back next Tuesday.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Unfortunately, I don't have a 360. Otherwise I'd be down for the XBL meet-up. Good idea though. Hope you guys can get that together.

[shieryda]

Has anyone been to Hollywood Video for $4.99 games?

[WeaponX2099]

Has anyone been to Hollywood Video for $4.99 games?

I found 2 decent games ( PS3 Bioshock and FEAR 2) at HWV in Indiana just over the border.

[shieryda]

I found 2 decent games ( PS3 Bioshock and FEAR 2) at HWV in Indiana just over the border.

Nice. I haven't had a chance to get over to a store around here. Probably be a waste of gas/time at this point.

[shieryda]

Blockbuster at Irving Park and Lincoln is closing. Up to 70% off now, with 8 days left.

[dfg]

Anybody have any luck (or tips) on the Kmart stuff? I've been to the ones by the HIP and Lane

[shieryda]

Sears at Six Corners has 5 or 6 of the Flip video cameras left at $65 or $68 (can't remember which). But, they are pink. Price is 50% off retail for a great camera, if you don't mind pink.

They also had 5 or 6 Eye of Judgements left, tagged at $30 each.

[chi.bri]

This is about the 3rd incarnation of some type of game store on Milwaukee in my hood. Maybe this one will survive.
The store had more CD's than used games, but they had games for most systems. Worth a visit if your near Wicker Park.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4780&pictureid=8307
The Exchange
Milwaukee Ave-Between Damen and Honore

[saturnotaku]

This is about the 3rd incarnation of some type of game store on Milwaukee in my hood. Maybe this one will survive.
The store had more CD's than used games, but they had games for most systems. Worth a visit if your near Wicker Park.
The Exchange
Milwaukee Ave-Between Damen and Honore

Hmm. I'm going to be in the South Loop later this afternoon. Might be worth swinging by there just to take a look if nothing else.

[jonathanp]

This is about the 3rd incarnation of some type of game store on Milwaukee in my hood. Maybe this one will survive.
The store had more CD's than used games, but they had games for most systems. Worth a visit if your near Wicker Park.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4780&pictureid=8307
The Exchange
Milwaukee Ave-Between Damen and Honore


To let you guys know... I go here regularly and this store is awesome.

I was going to let it be my little secret lol...

[xJimboJonesx]

This is about the 3rd incarnation of some type of game store on Milwaukee in my hood. Maybe this one will survive.
The store had more CD's than used games, but they had games for most systems. Worth a visit if your near Wicker Park.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4780&pictureid=8307
The Exchange
Milwaukee Ave-Between Damen and Honore

I went here for the first time today and boy, was it awesome!! They actually had 4 Sega CD titles for super cheap that I picked up. Definitely one of my new favorite stores!

Oh and btw, I'm new to the CAG forums. So, hello!

[shieryda]

K-Mart on Addison had 1 Vision cam ($10) and 3 Intercoolers ($5) yesterday.

[AsianJedi]

This is about the 3rd incarnation of some type of game store on Milwaukee in my hood. Maybe this one will survive.
The store had more CD's than used games, but they had games for most systems. Worth a visit if your near Wicker Park.
The Exchange
Milwaukee Ave-Between Damen and Honore

The Exchange is going to be there for awhile. It's not like previous used games stores like Disc Replay where prices are based on titles no matter how many copies they have. The Exchange's prices are based on inventory. I've picked up many good titles for $10, $8, or $5 over the years. I'm originally from Ohio and they ran their first store over 30 years ago in Akron, OH - home of LeBron James.:D They've grown all over NE Ohio and in the last 10 years opened 11 stores in the Pittsburgh area. The franchise has finally made it to Chicago, but a year late. They were suppose to open last Fall. I thought I would give this store some credibility for new CAG's who have never heard of it since I have benefited from them for so many years. It's a legit place that's going to be here for a while. It's actually Gamestop's biggest competitor in the NE Ohio area. I have found that sometimes you can find some really good PSX games for cheap. But some games are still overpriced like FFVII or anything by Square Enix or Atlus.

[shieryda]

The Exchange is going to be there for awhile. It's not like previous used games stores like Disc Replay where prices are based on titles no matter how many copies they have. The Exchange's prices are based on inventory. I've picked up many good titles for $10, $8, or $5 over the years. I'm originally from Ohio and they ran their first store over 30 years ago in Akron, OH - home of LeBron James.:D They've grown all over NE Ohio and in the last 10 years opened 11 stores in the Pittsburgh area. The franchise has finally made it to Chicago, but a year late. They were suppose to open last Fall. I thought I would give this store some credibility for new CAG's who have never heard of it since I have benefited from them for so many years. It's a legit place that's going to be here for a while. It's actually Gamestop's biggest competitor in the NE Ohio area. I have found that sometimes you can find some really good PSX games for cheap. But some games are still overpriced like FFVII or anything by Square Enix or Atlus.

I just visited this store yesterday. Nice and clean, and the titles are well-organized. Check it out, people! I almost bought an Elvis action figure.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Giant stack of TE sticks at Fry's.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1080/img0096pgo.jpg

[dfg]

The HPB in Village Crossing has some rare-ish PS2 rpgs in the locked cabinet but some are bizarrely priced. The have a copy of Summoner for $125, The Bouncer for 25, Shadow of Destiny for 40. There was a copy of SMT Nocturne for $15 but it only has the soundtrack in there. Also, still a black label FF7 for 80.

[saturnotaku]

The HPB in Village Crossing has some rare-ish PS2 rpgs in the locked cabinet but some are bizarrely priced. The have a copy of Summoner for $125, The Bouncer for 25, Shadow of Destiny for 40. There was a copy of SMT Nocturne for $15 but it only has the soundtrack in there. Also, still a black label FF7 for 80.

I thought the black label FF7 was a ripoff at $50, less 30% e-mail coupon. Why would they increase the price when you can now get the game on the PSN for much, much less?

[dfg]

You may be right about that. I was thrown off by the Summoner price. Speaking of those coupons, I forgot to return/rebuy a guide I found at the Bloomingdale HPB (which has a large selection of gaming stuff) with the 50% coupon. It was only 8 bucks tho. I still need to get out to the Countryside one. Lastly, I think HPB gets the games that Big Lots gets in other states. 'Cause I've found jackshit at the closest BLs.

[chi.bri]

Went to the Best Buy on Elston and noticed a Manager's Special dump bin filled with games. Of note: Saint Row 2 and COD:WaW special editions. Prices were marked down 5-20 bucks depending on the game.

[D_Icon]

Barnes & Noble on Webster has the Criterion films 50% off. Just got back, spent more than I expected to.

[Hybrid5006]

Schaumburg Best Buy has select PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PSP games 75% off. Also select DS and PS2 games for $5 each. Grabbed lots of good stuff.

[shieryda]

Schaumburg Best Buy has select PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PSP games 75% off. Also select DS and PS2 games for $5 each. Grabbed lots of good stuff.

Any chance you could post a list of what you bought or saw?

[slowdive21]

So who is going to the Chicago comic-con (WWC)?

[nny77713]

I'll be there Friday morning. Always a good time. Always spend more than I should.

[Hybrid5006]

Any chance you could post a list of what you bought or saw?

I bought a crap load of stuff. I got the last Socom PS3 bundle for $15, End War PS3 bundle for $23 + bunch more.

Some of the other things:

Patapon 2 - $5
Star Ocean (PSP) - $5
50 cent - around $10
Folklore - $15
Tomb Raider Underworld - $12 ish
Ninja Blade - $10
Shaun White - ?
Moto GP 08 - ?

Some of the prices are estimates up top. Most of the games did not have price stickers on them, so it's kinda hard to figure what 75% off of ??? is.

[slowdive21]

Just got an email from the drive FM with a discount code for WWC

Chicago Comic-Con

Chicago Comic-Con is here August 6-9th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Use code WDRV at wizardworld.ticketleap.com/Chicago (https://wizardworld.ticketleap.com/Chicago)to get $5 off tickets now.

[ryosnk]

I bought a crap load of stuff. I got the last Socom PS3 bundle for $15, End War PS3 bundle for $23 + bunch more.

Some of the other things:

Patapon 2 - $5
Star Ocean (PSP) - $5
50 cent - around $10
Folklore - $15
Tomb Raider Underworld - $12 ish
Ninja Blade - $10
Shaun White - ?
Moto GP 08 - ?

Some of the prices are estimates up top. Most of the games did not have price stickers on them, so it's kinda hard to figure what 75% off of ??? is.

Those are good prices. Maybe next time I'm around that best buy I will go in to check out. Hey slowdive I'm going to comic con and thanks for the discount code.

[chicagoz]

If I buy the e-tickets online now, will I still have to wait in line to get that badge they make everyone wear? I have a feeling I do...

Oh, I'm going early Saturday to check out the costume contest.

[nny77713]

If I buy the e-tickets online now, will I still have to wait in line to get that badge they make everyone wear? I have a feeling I do...

I am assuming so. I preordered tickets 2 months ago and I am a little upset that I didn't get the badges like the last couple of years. It was great to have those badges when you walked in and you didn't have to wait in line.

[ryosnk]

I'm going on saturday. If anyone wants to say wassup let me know we can meet up on the con.

[Hybrid5006]

Wish I could go... can anyone get me an Andrei Arlovski autograph? He's supposed to be at the con giving free autographs, I'd appreciate if anyone could get me one. I can send some paypal for shipping and your efforts. =)

[chicagoz]

I'm going on saturday. If anyone wants to say wassup let me know we can meet up on the con.

I went Saturday but forgot to let you know! Sorry.

Wish I could go... can anyone get me an Andrei Arlovski autograph? He's supposed to be at the con giving free autographs, I'd appreciate if anyone could get me one. I can send some paypal for shipping and your efforts. =)

I didn't see Arlovski. Sorry.

[Technicolor]

I live in the suburbs of Chicago Wheaton/Glen Ellyn/Lombard Area!

[scratchdesk]

ello all.

I'm a retired game collector from out by aurora. retired being I stopped collecting not that I walk with a cane and a limp (yet)

I've been browsing these boards for a while now and recently joined up and started posting. Just wanted to say whats up in the Chicago thread.

:nate:

[dfg]

Word!

[WeaponX2099]

Hello!

[chicagoz]

Hello!

[chi.bri]

<knuckles>

[Amerijapoxicano]

I'm so disappointed in us Chicagoans. It's soooo quiet in here.

[Hybrid5006]

*tumbleweed*

[slowdive21]

Alright when is the meet up?

[chicagoz]

Good question.

[dfg]

Yeah. I will be leaving Chicago proper for the suburbs (*sob*) next month so maybe I can bring some stuff to trade or give away at the next meet-up.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Isn't school starting for a bunch of people. Even my 28 year old ass is starting school in a couple weeks. Let's just pick this or next week and whoever shows up shows up.

[Blackout]

I start school Tuesday so that really sucks nuts.

[Hybrid5006]

Startin college on Monday... (still don't know what Calc I'm supposed to be in because someone screwed up my credits)

[Hybrid5006]

Go bears!

[Estebon]

Bestbuy in Burbank is already selling the PS3 Slim for you guys interested.

[shieryda]

The ODST bus will be at the Brickyard Gamestop on Sept. 11.

Let's all meet up there and hang out. Not sure the time yet.

[rick3000gto]

The ODST bus will be at the Brickyard Gamestop on Sept. 11.

Let's all meet up there and hang out. Not sure the time yet.
Really, sounds interesting even tho i have no money for the game.

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, it doesn't matter if you have no money, Halo 3: ODST won't be released until September 22. I might go and bring my 13 year old cousin, he loves everything Halo...:D

[rick3000gto]

Hmm, it doesn't matter if you have no money, Halo 3: ODST won't be released until September 22. I might go and bring my 13 year old cousin, he loves everything Halo...:D
even better.

[Blackout]

That seems pretty cool. Maybe they'll be giving away free stuff.

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, I'm hoping for free swag as well. I'm sure will be able to at least play Halo 3: ODST on that day. I wonder what time the ODST bus will be at the Brickyard GameStop?...

[FatBoyInside]

Here's the 411 on the ODST Tour Bus:

Date: 9/11
Location: The Brickyard S/C - Gamestop 6451 W. Diversey Avenue, #G-9 Chicago IL 60707
Time: 12pm - 8pm

* Be the first to play ODST FireFight Mode on 8 XB360 Stations
* Tour an actual custom / retrofitted Halo ODST Transport Truck
* Win an exclusive 2" Halo ODST Trophy Helmet by McFarlane Toys

[joeboosauce]

Bestbuy in Burbank is already selling the PS3 Slim for you guys interested.

So is the North Ave Best Buy. They have some interesting packages.

One is buy a 80GB PS3 (which the rep said they have quite a bit as of Thursday) you get it for $250 IF you buy:
2 games (There are some cheap games there.)
2 accessories (They sell ps3 usb cables for $12. You MIGHT be able to count PSN cards as those 2 accessories.)

There was some other deal if you buy a PS3 you can get 4 games for $60 from a selected list of about 20 games which included SOCOM w/ headset, endwar (no headset), some EA sports games I think. It was a decent list. Think you may need to get 2 accessories. BTW, this store has blue dualshocks.

[shieryda]

Here's the 411 on the ODST Tour Bus:

Date: 9/11
Location: The Brickyard S/C - Gamestop 6451 W. Diversey Avenue, #G-9 Chicago IL 60707
Time: 12pm - 8pm

* Be the first to play ODST FireFight Mode on 8 XB360 Stations
* Tour an actual custom / retrofitted Halo ODST Transport Truck
* Win an exclusive 2" Halo ODST Trophy Helmet by McFarlane Toys

Nice. Hope to see you all there. But, let's try and set aside a 2-hour block so that nobody is there for 8 hours straight. Unless you REALLY like ODST.

[Amerijapoxicano]

The ODST Tour bus sounds like a good excuse to get together even if you aren't very interested in Halo games, like me.

[ryosnk]

That cool info on the odst bus since being at the gamestop brickyard being that I'm like a few blocks away. I will be their. Also, let still hang out and maybe go eat at mcdonalds afterwards.

[CAG 79]

Not a big fan of the newly remodeled Brickyard Gamestop. I mean the store itself now looks more spacious and nicely organized but the employees = failure. The former employees of EB Games or the ones that used to work at that very store are nowhere to be seen.

Now they have some employees that look like football team rejects, lol. This is how it went for me when I took in four games to do the 20% power trade towards Batman AA:

Me: Walked in
GSE#1: Hi how are you? Can I help you find anything?
Me: No thanks. I'm just going to look around and then trade these games in.
GSE#1: If you need anything, let me know.

Me: Browsing 360 section.
GSE#2: You know, you should really pre-order Halo ODST. That game is going to be hot plus the tour bus is going to be here Sep. 11.
Me: Sorry but I'm not into Halo.
GSE#2: (Surprised) What are you serious?
Me: Yep.
GSE#2: Wow.
Me: Contrary to popular belief, not everyone likes Halo.
GSE#2: *Shrugs*

Me: Goes to counter with games to trade in.
GSE#1: Proceeds to scan them and give me my total trade in credit.
Me: I mention the 20% trade in credit towards the purchase of Batman AA.
GSE#1: I think that promo ended.
Me: Negative. I checked the GS website before I left the house and its still going on. It also applies to Halo ODST and COD Modern Warfare 2.
GSE#1: *Checks around to see if he finds promo sheet with said info. Finally finds it*
GSE#1: Did you want that for the 360 or PS3?
Me: 360 please.
GSE#1: Oh but you know that you won't get to play as Joker right? And playing with Joker is sick.
Me: Nah I don't really care for it since its just the challenge room where you can play as Joker. Besides I'm sure that eventually it will be available as DLC at some point.
GSE#1: Oh no no no no. There is NO WAY that its coming to the 360.
GSE#2: He's right. Sony paid for that exclusivity. That's the reason the game got delayed.
Me: Well I also remember when Darth Vader was exclusive to SC4 for the PS3 and that it was never going to be able to make it to the 360. But of course now it is. Anyways I'm just interested in the main game.
GSE#2: You're just probably interested in the achievements.
Me: Nope. I just simply have fewer games on the 360 than on the PS3 so I was looking to expand my 360 collection a bit.
GSE#1: That's ok. There aren't that many good games for the 360 anyways. You might just get the RROD just by turning on the system.
Me: *Was going to argue that the 360 has great games and that the RROD is not that big of a problem anymore but decided against it*
GSE#1: That'll be $12.18.
Me: Hands him $13 and notices that its a gutted copy. I ask for a NEW SEALED copy.
GSE#2: Unless you pre-order, you won't be getting sealed copies here anymore. All copies after pre-orders are all gutted.
Me: Alright. I guess I won't be buying games here anymore.
GSE#1: Why? Gutted games are as good as new.
Me: But its not new if its already opened.
GSE#1: That's your opinion sir.
Me: Indeed.
GSE#1: Here's your change. Have a good day.
Me: Thanks. Walked out.

From now on I'll go to the GS by Norridge instead. New sealed games and the employees are cool and knowledgeable.

[shieryda]

Not a big fan of the newly remodeled Brickyard Gamestop. I mean the store itself now looks more spacious and nicely organized but the employees = failure. The former employees of EB Games or the ones that used to work at that very store are nowhere to be seen.

Now they have some employees that look like football team rejects, lol. This is how it went for me when I took in four games to do the 20% power trade towards Batman AA:







From now on I'll go to the GS by Norridge instead. New sealed games and the employees are cool and knowledgeable.

That sucks, man. Another reason to avoid Gamestop. Their definition of new games is absurd.

On another note, Sears at Six Corners has several 360 Vision Cams (probably 10) for $4.97 each. The Flip cameras mysteriously reappeared from the backroom, too ($46.97 each - 5 pink and 1 white).

Also saw 2-3 PS2 memory card 2-packs for $4.97 each.

[ryosnk]

Yeah CAG 79, the previous workers at gamestop and eb stores at the brickyard were not that annoying and helpful. I went to the brickyard store to check it out and the guys keep bugging that I should preorder halo and cod since they already have millions of preorders that those games are hot. I was not thanks and he notice that I had sonic ultimate collection on my hand and the guy was like you rather buy that then use that money for the preorders and I just looked at him and started laughing and told him that this is the last time I'm not interested on the preorders to please stop telling me about it. They were idiots a few minutes later two clerks started dancing in the middle in the store and once I saw that I left the games and walked out.

[Blackout]

All you pimps should shop at the Six Corners Gamestop. Great store and cool employees. I never had any problems there. The guys that work there are laid back and you can shoot the breeze with them. They don't dick around and shove new games down your throat. I've heard the Brickyard GS is nice but I don't have time to deal with Halo douchebags telling me what I should buy or not buy. Sounds like a lame store now.

[dfg]

All you pimps should shop at the Six Corners Gamestop. Great store and cool employees. I never had any problems there. The guys that work there are laid back and you can shoot the breeze with them. They don't dick around and shove new games down your throat. I've heard the Brickyard GS is nice but I don't have time to deal with Halo douchebags telling me what I should buy or not buy. Sounds like a lame store now.

And they have a water fountain and a bathroom!

[dxbrbnk]

There's some lady named "Megan" (She isn't a Fox either lol) at the GameStop in Burbank. She has no idea what she is doing. She tries to sell every damn game in the store. "Do you want to pre-order ODST? How about MW2? What about Madden? Beatles? GH5?" She would not stop. She is annoying!

Also, some lady charged me for a "free" edge card there.

Make sure you don't get charged for anything "[I]free" there. And let me know if you run into "Megan". She has glasses and looks really nerdy. She wears granny clothes too.

[shieryda]

Beatles Rock Band is $40 today only at Microcenter (thanks, chi.bri):

http://f.microcentermail.com//asbs/servlet/WebContView?C=16185384&R=1100266157&K=LgAF&BrCs=498&BrCg=16185384&BrRc=1100266157

[Estebon]

Anyone know where I can get a Beatles Remastered Mono Box Set. I missed out at BB. :(

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, has anyone seen any copies of X Blade for the Xbox 360 at Best Buy? I hear the game is free with a coupon for Reward Zone members only...:-$

[shieryda]

Did anyone go visit the ODST truck at the Brickyard last Friday? I wasn't able to get over there.

HIP had 1 copy of X-Blades yesterday, according to the store look-up.

[saturnotaku]

The BB in Evanston put Fuel for both 360 and PS3 on clearance for $20. Unfortunately, the games ring up in the system at their old price ($39.99/$49.99), requiring a manager override of the price. That rules out using the $20 off coupon for the PS3 version. I picked one up but will probably return it.

[slowdive21]

The xblades deal is not free anymore. all bestbuys have it at 29.99 now as well as online.

[Svengoolie]

So are we allowed to talk about deals in the 'burbs here, or is it strictly city only?

[slowdive21]

So are we allowed to talk about deals in the 'burbs here, or is it strictly city only?

Talk about whatever you want. We are pretty laid back in this thread. What deals did you find? :)

[boatack13]

There's some lady named "Megan" (She isn't a Fox either lol) at the GameStop in Burbank. She has no idea what she is doing. She tries to sell every damn game in the store. "Do you want to pre-order ODST? How about MW2? What about Madden? Beatles? GH5?" She would not stop. She is annoying!

Also, some lady charged me for a "free" edge card there.

Make sure you don't get charged for anything "[I]free" there. And let me know if you run into "Megan". She has glasses and looks really nerdy. She wears granny clothes too.


I think I know who you are talking about. Is that the one on Harlem? I haven't seen her at that one in a long time. The only workers I ever see there are a nice black lady and this dude Jeremy, they seem alright.

[falcon503]

Hey guys was anybody able to get the Halo ODST preorder bonuses at any Toys r us in the city. I went to the one on western (early I might add) and they where all out of pre orders cards. The manager gave me the only option of coming in on the release date and hope there would be extras. Went to the one on Niles and same story.

[FatBoyInside]

The BestBuy store near North Riverside Mall (harlem & cermak) is offering a $15 off discount on any PS3 accessory with an PS3 Slim System purchase. They also have a rack of $9.99 games, but the selection sux.

[shieryda]

The BestBuy store near North Riverside Mall (harlem & cermak) is offering a $15 off discount on any PS3 accessory with an PS3 Slim System purchase. They also have a rack of $9.99 games, but the selection sux.

Did you check for penny guides (ie- did you "grab them shits")?

[FatBoyInside]

Did you check for penny guides (ie- did you "grab them shits")?

Sorry, no luck. The employees there are usually always on the ball (or greedy selfish bums...j/k).

Update: My friend in the city also visited both the South Loop and North Ave. location to report back empty-handed...man, this is really depressing.

[Estebon]

Did you check for penny guides (ie- did you "grab them shits")?

North Riverside had one opened copy of Mirrors Edge, and 2-3 left of Fire Emblem, and I think 1 POP.

Ford City/Burbank had a couple of Mirrors Edge, Pikmin, and a messed up POP.

Melrose had Pikmin, MGS4, Sonic Unleashed, and 1 POP.

87th and dan ryan has jack shit.

This was as of yesterday.

I cannot find the RE5 LE anywhere.

[Estebon]

Orland Park had a mess load.

Multiple pikmins, Fire emblems, POPLE, LOTR Conquest, Mirrors Edge, Sonic.

Everything but fucking RE5LE.

[CAG 79]

Coming soon to the Brickyard right where EB Games used to be:

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9046/playntradeofficiallogo.png

http://www.playntrade.com/

[icp_00_111]

Sorry this is off-topic, but I had to come on here and say GO BEARS!!!

[Blackout]

Coming soon to the Brickyard right where EB Games used to be:

http://www.playntrade.com/

Nice! I've always wanted to check that place out. When is it opening?

The hell happened to EB Games though?

[WeaponX2099]

Orland Park had a mess load.

Multiple pikmins, Fire emblems, POPLE, LOTR Conquest, Mirrors Edge, Sonic.

Everything but fucking RE5LE.

Shit, I should have went there. I may have 3 RE: CEs waiting for me in indiana.

[dxbrbnk]

Nice! I've always wanted to check that place out. When is it opening?

The hell happened to EB Games though?

If you're referring to the one in Burbank, IL. They closed the EB Games because there is a GameStop a couple blocks away (Like 4 blocks)

And the Play N Trade in Burbank isn't open yet either. They said they will be open this Monday at 10 am.

[Mickeyiscool]

Hey Mike here. I live in West Lawn. I've almost never posted on CheapAssGamer, but follow the podcast immensely.

Are we allowed to post things for sell besides video games, if not a post stating so/pm will get me to change this.

I was wondering if anyone was interested in buying Dragon Ball Manga 1-7. They are in good condition with minor scratches/bends on SOME.

I'm also interested in selling some 2003-2004 Maxims for dirt cheap. The quality varies on each, they aren't perfect condition... at all........

I just really want to get this shit out of my closet, and maybe make some pocket change of it.

Thanks.

[jalopez86]

I saw a Play N Trade in Cicero. What kind of place is it?

[CAG 79]

Nice! I've always wanted to check that place out. When is it opening?

The hell happened to EB Games though?

EB Games closed down when they finished remodeling the "New & Improved" Gamestop at the Brickyard.

[saturnotaku]

I saw a Play N Trade in Cicero. What kind of place is it?

It's like Gamestop plus games from classic systems (SNES, NES, etc). Their prices aren't that great, though I don't know how their TIVs compare. I've been to a couple of their stores but walked away empty handed.

[jonathanp]

It's like Gamestop plus games from classic systems (SNES, NES, etc). Their prices aren't that great, though I don't know how their TIVs compare. I've been to a couple of their stores but walked away empty handed.


I might go check them out anyway since I do want a SNES and a Dreamcast for my collection.

Anyone here in the know for Game Crazy closings? If everything goes right I could check at least two stores this weekend.

[FatBoyInside]

From what Estebon listed, practically ALL the GameCrazy stores in the Chicago/Chicagoland area are gonna close. Can anyone else confirm?...This is extremely depressing.

[jalopez86]

I just read Estebon's post about which Chicago area Game Crazys are closing. It's kinda' depressing but not really. I live within walking distance to the one on 43rd and Ashland and it is, or was, awful. The only good find I had there was a complete Tetris DS used for 13$. Also, their Black Friday deals beat Game Stop's by a mile. But they did have it coming.

[Blackout]

From what Estebon listed, practically ALL the GameCrazy stores in the Chicago/Chicagoland area are gonna close. Can anyone else confirm?...This is extremely depressing.

What stores?

[jalopez86]

What stores?

It's in the deals forum. Look for it around the last posts.

[FatBoyInside]

What stores?

From what I read, the only one NOT CLOSING will be Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, and South Michigan (IN) locations. This is tragic....especially when I just renewed my MVP two months ago and credit to use.

[D_Icon]

Can anybody vouch for this place?

http://www.chicagogadgets.com/index.html

They supposedly can fix cracked DS hinges and I got two that need fixing.

I already call Nintendo about it, and they quoted me at $80 to fix both and that is because I had my DSs for over a year now and the warranty expired. They only found this out after giving them the serial number, when I asked them what if I didn't have the serial numbers, they would have taken my word if I said I had bought them less than a year ago and repaired them for free:hot:.


btw, anybody interested.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/1401463752.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/1401453891.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/1401423610.html

[Darkside Hazuki]

Palatine GameCrazy is definitely closing. The shelves are basically bare now. Serious bummer.

[chi.bri]

If anyone is looking for Scene It BOS edition w/ big button controllers, I saw some at the K-mart on Milwaukee and Division for $20.

[saturnotaku]

Palatine GameCrazy is definitely closing. The shelves are basically bare now. Serious bummer.

Dang, was thinking of heading over there Monday night. Guess I won't bother now since it's out of my way.

[Blackout]

From what I read, the only one NOT CLOSING will be Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, and South Michigan (IN) locations. This is tragic....especially when I just renewed my MVP two months ago and credit to use.

Can anyone confirm the one on Central closing?

[ryosnk]

I'm abit sad that we aint getting the olympics. Oh well hopefully with all the determination put into trying to get it we can use that same determination on fixing many problems in our great city.

[saturnotaku]

I'm abit sad that we aint getting the olympics.

That was the best news I heard all weekend.

[myway78]

I have a xbox 360 flashed with 1.6 firm pluce 5 games of your choice for 200$ firm
no controllers but all the plugs chicago land only emal

[Svengoolie]

From what Estebon listed, practically ALL the GameCrazy stores in the Chicago/Chicagoland area are gonna close. Can anyone else confirm?...This is extremely depressing.

Well I've never gone to Game Crazy, so it doesn't REALLY affect me, but it is sad that another company trying to compete with Gamestop Corp is failing. From what I understand, though, the only one I would consider close to me is in Elmhurst, and that's staying open!

[jalopez86]

I tried going to Game Crazy on 43rd and Ashland but the place was already closed. They had a sign on the front door that read; "Closed. Please visit our other locations at 62nd and Pulaski or 95th and Richmond." I hated that store I'm glad that store/location closed. Awful managers. Worse employees.

[jonathanp]

I tried to go to the Game Crazy on 43rd and Ashland but the place was already closed. They had a sign on the front door that read; "Closed. Please visit our other locations at 62nd and Pulaski or 95th and Richmond." I hated that store I'm glad that store/location closed. Awful managers. Worse employees.

Thanks for the info. I was planning on going to that one on the weekend.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Anyone want to go in on buying 2 Uncharted 2 copies at Toys 'R Us and then one of us can buy out the other guy for the 3rd copy by paying an extra ~$20 for it.
Or, better yet, if we can find 3 people, we can each get one copy for ~$42 or less.

I live in the near NW burbs, but get to the North side very often.
If you are interested, PM me.

[52club]

I have a couple extra copies of Valkyria Chronicles (still sealed). I paid $22 (including tax) each at Wal-Mart. I picked them up in case any local CAGs want them. Just looking for $22, or if someone wants to be generous I would trade for a NFS Shift or Katamari Forever. I'm in Evanston, or can meet outside of my work in the downtown area.

[slowdive21]

I have an extra 29.99 game at TRU I can exchange if anyone wants a game that is 29.99. I would charge 1/3 of the total, so it would be $22 at the next meet up.

[dfg]

I am now a suburbanite (to my dismay). I'll still prowl certain north side game shops (still work in Uptown), but most of my "reports" will be from the NW burbs (Mt. Prospect, Des Plaines, Palatine, Schaumburg). I dropped by a few of the Family Videos in the area, and the selection is sad. I stopped at the Game Crazy in Palatine (Rand and Dundee) and their selection is sparse; stuff still 30% off (grabbed an old strat guide—Two Worlds—and Sam & Max S1) and the clerk said they might go to 50% or 80% off before the store closes this month on the 25th.

[Estebon]

I have a couple extra copies of Valkyria Chronicles (still sealed). I paid $22 (including tax) each at Wal-Mart. I picked them up in case any local CAGs want them. Just looking for $22, or if someone wants to be generous I would trade for a NFS Shift or Katamari Forever. I'm in Evanston, or can meet outside of my work in the downtown area.


I might be interested. I'll send you a pm tomorrow.

[Estebon]

If anyone is able to price match the TRU buy 2 get 1 free at a local Bestbuy, please post your success/failures here.

The Aurora store seems always willing to PM so you guys might want to try there.

[ryemm]

For those of you in the NW burbs, Crystal Lake Gamestops are running an unadvertised B2G1 free on used games and accessories. Was just in the one on Randall Road and the manager told me the deal will be running until the end of the month. He also said the other Crystal Lake location, NW Highway, is running the same deal.

[Estebon]

I'd hit it up but it's 50 miles away. Thanks anyway.

[dfg]

I made a run through the west suburbs today to check out Fry's and some of the closing Gamecrazys. Fry's has absolute jackshit as far as the clearance titles from that thread go. My first time there and it feels like a MicroCenter on steroids. Incidentally I also stopped at the Microcenter on Ogden (I forget which burb) and they had ridiculously overpriced stuff. The GCs likewise had shit (2nd time a title I wanted off the shelf they didn't have) but one employee told me they go to 50% off tomorrow. All sales final so no return rebuy; take your chances waiting for 80%. Good hunting.

[snu183]

anyone want to take advantage of the buy 2 get 1 free for uncharted 2 at toys r us? anyone in the burbs who wont have to pay the high chicago bs tax? pm me

-d

[slowdive21]

Free Membership @ Play N' Trade - YMMV
I just came back from Play N' Trade in Cicero, just outside Chicago, and it seems that they are giving free membership to first-time shoppers. Usually the membership runs for $9.99 but when I was paying the employee asked if it was my first time at the store. When I replied yes he offered me a free membership. Just like Game Stop membership is good for 10% off used games and accessories.

This was from another Chicago CAG's thread, but i cant find it now!

Edit: credit goes to jalopez86.

[jalopez86]

Oh, yeah. Thanks for that slowdive21. I went in this afternoon. Their retro collection was pretty decent and they had plenty of used games for current gen systems. The only real problem was that nothing seemed to be under $9.99. They had a Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale but for an ultra CAG $20 for three games isn't worth the bite. They also put these nasty Play N' Trade stickers on the game disc. It doesn't cover any of the disc art but it's still pretty annoying to look at.

On a funny note: the store smelled like someone dropped a nasty deuce in the back. I started laughing about how disgusting it was. What made it worse was that they tried to cover it up with some air freshener. So instead of it smelling like a nasty deuce it smelled like cinnamon mixed in with a nasty deuce.

[Panther Cat]

Just FYI - the Fry's in Downers Grove has the Wii Speak microphone for $9.90 (retails for $29.99). They had about 10-15 in stock. It's only available for in-store pickup on their website.

[dfg]

How're you guys doing on the GC closings? Most of the ones I've been to have crap, but today I scored 2 near mint guides for $5, Infinite Undiscovery and Soul Nomad. One for trade and one to keep (in that order)!

[slowdive21]

How're you guys doing on the GC closings? Most of the ones I've been to have crap, but today I scored 2 near mint guides for $5, Infinite Undiscovery and Soul Nomad. One for trade and one to keep (in that order)!

Oh no what one did you go to? I was going to pick up soul nomad.

[dfg]

Belmont and Central... sorry bro!

[slowdive21]

So was there a meet up a few months ago or did it get canceled?

[Amerijapoxicano]

Coming from a 28 year-old guy, this is going to sound pathetic, but I'm thinking about having a get together at my house sometime after my parents go back to Mexico. The only potential draw back is that it's in the NW suburbs. Although, it's close to the yellow line and can be reached by CTA and a little help by Pace. Maybe shortly after Black Friday would be good so we can see about trading/playing video games we got over that weekend.
This city's CAGsters could use some revitalization.

[Blackout]

Coming from a 28 year-old guy, this is going to sound pathetic, but I'm thinking about having a get together at my house sometime after my parents go back to Mexico. The only potential draw back is that it's in the NW suburbs. Although, it's close to the yellow line and can be reached by CTA and a little help by Pace. Maybe shortly after Black Friday would be good so we can see about trading/playing video games we got over that weekend.
This city's CAGsters could use some revitalization.

That sounds like a cool idea.

[rick3000gto]

That sounds like a cool idea.
Seconded

[FatBoyInside]

A Black Friday after-party sounds cool. Would anyone be up for Texas Hold'em poker where we can contribute gameguides/cheap games into the grand prize pot? (I have a foldable table & chipset lying around that need to be used) Just a fun alternative unless your house has a tv and system in every room for all the CAGs haha. Please keep us posted.

[Hybrid5006]

WTF is up with the weather... seems like it's raining everyday.

[mzbagel]

I'll take rain over snow this time of year. Today was really nice actually. I'm dreading the inevitable drop in temp back down into the 40's :(

[saturnotaku]

WTF is up with the weather... seems like it's raining everyday.

Massive, slow-moving cold front combined with remnants of a hurricane that was near Baja. I really feel for the farmers, as they had problems planting earlier in the year, and now the harvest is messed up.

[Estebon]

Anyone try the glitch at any chicago area BB's for the b2g1 deal? Any confirmation of where it works will be nice?

[slowdive21]

I know this is a long shot, but do any of you guys have an older version of PS3 firmware on a flash drive? I just want one that can earn trophies, but I do not want to risk updating to 3.0 or 3.01.

[Estebon]

So none of you guys in the whole city is trying to the Bestbuy glitch? I can't believe it.

[slowdive21]

So none of you guys in the whole city is trying to the Bestbuy glitch? I can't believe it.

Didn't you already confirm it in the BB thread?

[chuckywang]

One buy posted about trying it in one of the Chicago stores, I'm sure others are too but they are just being lurkers.

[jonathanp]

Anyone try the glitch at any chicago area BB's for the b2g1 deal? Any confirmation of where it works will be nice?


Glitch? Wha....?

[52club]

Coming from a 28 year-old guy, this is going to sound pathetic, but I'm thinking about having a get together at my house sometime after my parents go back to Mexico. The only potential draw back is that it's in the NW suburbs. Although, it's close to the yellow line and can be reached by CTA and a little help by Pace. Maybe shortly after Black Friday would be good so we can see about trading/playing video games we got over that weekend.
This city's CAGsters could use some revitalization.

Sounds good to me. I'll probably need to get rid of some games by that time. What burb is it exactly?

[Estebon]

Ok, here is what I know so far.

Bestbuy in Burbank on 79th South Cicero

I scanned in order

operation flashpoint
Tetris
popcap collection

It gave me the middle game free, not the most expensive. I will be returning later tonight to try and put operation flashpoint as the middle game.

Bestbuy on belmont/ near kedzie by the expressway.

Scanned in order:

Rock Revo xbox
Operation Flashpoint
Rock Revo

I got the first game free. Will try again later tonight to see if I will get Operation flashpoint free if placed first.



Bestbuy on Elton

Scanned in order

Operation Flashpoint
Rock revo xbox
rock revo xbox

Success. Got Operation flashpoint free.


Please post any success/ failures in the city or near suburbs. We only have 2 days left of this sale and I would like to get in on this deal some more.

[slowdive21]

Count me in for the meet up too. BTW there is a D&B deal for this weekend. I created a thread buy it is easy to miss.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241135

[Amerijapoxicano]

Sounds good to me. I'll probably need to get rid of some games by that time. What burb is it exactly?

It'd be in Niles. This is all tentative, so don't get crazy if it doesn't come about. I'm just tired of us not being able to set a date and location for a meet up.
My house will be pretty empty come mid-November, so it'd be after then.
I have a PS3, a 1080p 50-inch tv, a 720p 32-inch tv, a 36-inch CRT tv in the basement, and wireless internet. It's not a technophiliac's dream, but there's enough room and tech here to have a good gaming time.

[dfg]

I noticed you can't even find RR on the BB website now. I'm stopping by the Elston store before work to check it out, but I'd assume corporate will have this sorted by tomorrow.

[Estebon]

I noticed you can't even find RR on the BB website now. I'm stopping by the Elston store before work to check it out, but I'd assume corporate will have this sorted by tomorrow.


Did you go? Did it work?

[japaki]

going to best buy at 10AM in joliet, hopefully the scavengers left a few rock revos for me :P. will post my findings in afternoon.

[Estebon]

going to best buy at 10AM in joliet, hopefully the scavengers left a few rock revos for me :P. will post my findings in afternoon.

Cool, I can't get there until later tomorrow night or saturday. Thanks.

[dfg]

Did you go? Did it work?

No, I'll be there tomorrow (today) when it opens.

[dfg]

I'll be damned, but it worked. Halo ODST, Borderlands, Brutal Legend, Tekken 6, Forza, and Batman for $60 + our ridiculous sales tax. Oh, and 12 copies of Rock Revolution that will likely end up at Half Price Books.

If you're going to try this, forget Evanston and Elston. While it lasts, try North and Sheffield or Belmont and Kimball. I had success by bookending the RRs and making sure they're different (360/PS3).

Good luck CAGs!

And no, I'm not gonna shed a tear for BB losing money due to their own programming ineptitude.

[slowdive21]

I'll be damned, but it worked. Halo ODST, Borderlands, Brutal Legend, Tekken 6, Forza, and Batman for $60 + our ridiculous sales tax. Oh, and 12 copies of Rock Revolution that will likely end up at Half Price Books.

If you're going to try this, forget Evanston and Elston. While it lasts, try North and Sheffield or Belmont and Kimball. I had success by bookending the RRs and making sure they're different (360/PS3).

Good luck CAGs!

And no, I'm not gonna shed a tear for BB losing money due to their own programming ineptitude.

You could have at least bought a $20 game instead of using all those RRs. Do they have any RRs left?

[dfg]

You could have at least bought a $20 game instead of using all those RRs. Do they have any RRs left?

N&S has plenty of both and I had to scrounge at B&K to find a 360. Some of the BBs I hit had none of either.

[Estebon]

If you're going to try this, forget Evanston and Elston. While it lasts, try North and Sheffield or Belmont and Kimball. I had success by bookending the RRs and making sure they're different (360/PS3).



Did you buy all the rock revo's? Dude, you could have saved some for others.

[Hybrid5006]

Did you buy all the rock revo's? Dude, you could have saved some for others.

You can't really blame him... it is an amazing glitch.

[Estebon]

Well, I was the one to report to about the store. He could have left some for other cags.

[dfg]

Well, I was the one to report to about the store. He could have left some for other cags.

Do you have a reading problem?

I bought from 4 different stores; 2 copies of each from 2 stores and a pair from the others isn't that much.

[Estebon]

Its not a reading problem. I was there and I remember there being a mess load of RR's for ps3 and xboxes. Seems strange to avoid that store when I was just there the night before. Relax.

[dfg]

Avoid the stores at Elston and in Evanston because the cashiers/mgrs are aware of the glitch, not because I cleaned out the store, jackass. Read before you start accusing.

[Estebon]

See, you didn't state that and everyone also assumed you used up all the rock revo's idiot. I wasn't the only one.

How about next time, you post better details and not make a vague post.

[shieryda]

Come on, guys. If you were able to take advantage, then that's great for you. Please cease and desist with the name-calling and bickering.

I know a way to settle this. Estebon and dfg come to the meet-up at Amerijapoxicano's for a DDR competition! The best dancer shall be crowned the king of ChiCAGo!

[dfg]

I don't dance, but I can sit on his head. :bouncy:

[Estebon]

Crestwood store is the one in the middle, avoid a game that has to be moved from the cage. No RR's either.

87th Dan ryan is the middle. All games must be removed from the cage and no RR's. Very hard.

Burbank should be the middle one, also a cage for new releases. No RR's.

That's all I got for you. Good luck to all today.

[Estebon]

Countryside had tons of Demon's souls, and the second game is free. However, cashier in cat in the hat outfit was wise. Scanned rock revo second.

However, they have plenty of rock revo's and you can exchange higher priced games for them. Take care.

[dfg]

Countryside had tons of Demon's souls, and the second game is free. However, cashier in cat in the hat outfit was wise. Scanned rock revo second.

However, they have plenty of rock revo's and you can exchange higher priced games for them. Take care.

Did you buy all the rock revo's? Dude, you could have saved some for others.

[Amerijapoxicano]

I tried the glitch at the BB on Golf Rd in Niles. The guy started asking me why I would want a $5 game if the third is free. I said I had no idea it'd be free and said it was fine anyway. He scanned the wrong one first though. I felt weird hanging on to the other two games while he was asking me questions. Whatever, I'll just return the three games soon. I would have kept the $20 copy of Bioshock, too. Thanks for the heads up anyway, duderz.

Oh, and I beat Uncharted 2 on crushing. I'm such a dork that put me in a good mood since it'll mean I can Platinum the game. It'll be my first Platinum. Woopee. Now I just need to find a girl to jump on!

[japaki]

Joliet, IL was very rude to me and then the manager said if i wasn't gonna buy shit n just keep returning it to leave

[Estebon]

Did you buy all the rock revo's? Dude, you could have saved some for others.

Yes, and I went back to elston and did it 4 more times. Thanks for your accurate reporting skills. Next time I go to the trouble to save chi-town cags gas and time figuring out how the "glitch" worked and at which stores, i'll remember you being a stupid fuck and not post any. If it keeps you from getting less than you would have scored, i'll be happy.

[dfg]

Yes, and I went back to elston and did it 4 more times. Thanks for your accurate reporting skills. Next time I go to the trouble to save chi-town cags gas and time figuring out how the "glitch" worked and at which stores, i'll remember you being a stupid fuck and not post any. If it keeps you from getting less than you would have scored, i'll be happy.

You mean, the next time you go to the trouble to drive around Chicagoland to normal CAGs' neighborhood Best Buys and hoard, and then hypocritically and ignorantly post here complaining about someone else? With that attitude, you should probably fuck off to SlickDeals where you belong.

edit: Oh yeah, and I hope next time us CAGs manage to "figure out how the glitch works" without your amazing sleuthing skills.

[Estebon]

Slickdeals lol!!!

You've been the guy who has a stick up his ass just because I didn't "know" you didn't use all the RR. You had such a detailed post, I guess I should have known.

You went to elston because I reported it. I report about the details on 5 more locations. Burbank, Crestwood, Elston, Dan Ryan, Countryside etc. I did this so that all the chitown cags could see i''m cool, and I want to help everyone out. I'm not part of your little cliq, and you singled me out when 2-3 other people asked you the same thing about the RR's.

I'm basically done with you. You've probably got a ged equivalent education, and
still bitter about your burger flipping job. I've got a lot more info to share (playntrade TIV's I know someone who works at one) and so on. I started posting here to help cags and I got to deal with your stupid ass. You don't speak for everyone (thank goodness) but until you shut the fuck up, I won't post any details about anything again here. I saved you time, effort, and gas by telling you about how to do it at elston and probably a bunch of others as well. I don't expect a thank you, but I expect you to back off because we're not mind readers and misinterpet your lousy vague post. I'm amazed you were able to pull off the deal so many times since you're a fucking mouth breather.

[dfg]

I stopped at Belmont, Elston, North and Sheffield, and Clark and Diversey, not because of you, but because they're all off the Kennedy on my way to work where I actually teach GED and ESL to adults and kids like you who have a poor command of the English language, and who obviously have the time to drive their mom's car around Chicagoland hoarding and bragging about their video game store clerk connections.

By the way, your uberleet mad reporting skillz about how the first game must be scanned at Elston was wrong, and I have the receipt to prove it. So without your brainpower (and never mind the 100+ page BB thread in the main deals forum), I guess us Chicago CAGs will have to fret about how we'll ever again be able to find a deal in this town.

[dfg]

Bestbuy on Elton

Scanned in order

Operation Flashpoint
Rock revo xbox
rock revo xbox

Success. Got Operation flashpoint free.



I saved you time, effort, and gas by telling you about how to do it at elston and probably a bunch of others as well. I don't expect a thank you,


http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7274/s4010019.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/s4010019.jpg/)

Ladies and gentleman, physical evidence both that Chicagoans pay a ridiculous amount of sales tax AND Estebon is a cocky yet retarded douchebag. Where's my Pulitzer?

What's that expression I hear my students use so much these days? Sick burn?


nb: Best Buy #814 in 60614 is the Elston store

[Estebon]

Those kids must all be handicapped since those are the only people I can picture you teaching.

My moms car. LOL!!! Next thing I know, i'll be living in her basement.

Another lol worthy response was that i was a "hoarder". If I was a hoarder, I would have kept my mouth shut. I reported about Belmont, and Elston the day before you went so you already knew how it was going to work. You've got terrible reading comprehension skills so I can only assume two things. 1) You did the opposite of what I posted to you, and your stupid ass thinks you got it free or 2) you got lucky and got it free.

The report about Elston was accurate. I have the receipt as well to prove it. Post your receipt, I could give a shit. I reported the stores and how they worked. The 100+ page thread had no real consistency on how to do things. It was a massive hit or miss. I reported accurate results to chitown cags and thats it. I've had several people pm me and ask for help. I have helped them. Don't you find it odd you're the only asshole in this thread. You can't even man up and admit your original post was vague and left people to assume things. Instead, you'll just throw a massive bitch fit. Like I have stated, you've singled me out because I don't post here much. All the others that assumed you also used up the RR's you've left alone. Fucking coward.

To the other chi-town cags, i'm sorry about all this. Dickless here has some emotional problems and can't let shit go especially when he was the idiot who can't make a simple detailed post explaining things. This is my last post on the subject. Happy Halloween, and I hope plenty of you got in on this deal.

[dfg]

Say hi to the playntrade guy for me.

[Estebon]

Ladies and gent's, more proof that dfg is as retarded as the class he teaches. Please note the date of both receipts. The playntrade guy left you a farewell message on the receipt dfg.

[Estebon]

Also, to any cags without sticks in their asses. The Gina Carrano ESPN "The body issue" is a big seller on ebay for some reason. Anyone seen any around? Apparently, there are 5 different covers and not all covers were distributed in every city. If you see one, see if you can sell it quickly on ebay.

[Blackout]

lol @ fighting over scanning games. Shit. It's 3AM guys. Go rage on the stacks of cheap ass games you bought instead of uploading receipts trying to get blowjobs fellow CAGs :)

And if neither of you can list me the names of the people at the counter, their blood type, your fingerprints on the BB door as well as counter, how many people were in the store (exact number), how many CDs were under the S section, and video tape proof of both of you at each location, I refuse to believe you guys got the glitch to work. ;)

[dfg]

I'm sorry estabon, but you've failed the reading comprehension part of the exam.

If you'll review the text (especially the bolded part), it was never claimed you did not get your $60 game for free; the 10/30 receipt was posted to refute your assertion that without your "telling you about how to do it" the glitch could not have been exploited.

I recommend extra time for studying, getting some tutoring, and perhaps seeing a mental health professional about your persecution complex. And perhaps a dictionary to understand that last bit.

Jesus, I'm glad I don't work on Sundays.