Michigan Deal Thread

[TehTriggerman]

Has anyone been to a CompUsa lately?

[SScorpio]

there used to be gamespot in garden city but I guess he closed down since there in a game stop right down the street from him and his import games were sold at too high a price.

I miss those game stores, anyone ever heard of doug's dugout before? it was an anime/sportscard store in garden city as well (right by gamespot) I wonder whatever happend to him....

My fiancee's brother used to work there. If you listened to the CAG cast a few weeks ago where there was the discussion about video game retailers you'll know why he closed shop. Min the owner moved down to Atlanta to open a gaming cafe.

As for Doug, he was an asshole who blatenly sold fan subs on VHS tapes we made himself. He and Min had a feud going on.

[crolius]

I was just at the CompUsa in Novi and it was a joke. I can't believe how much stuff they've sold at miniscule discounts. It was a total waste of time.

[BelmontHeir]

I just created an entire new topic for this but I probably should have just posted the question here (sorry):

does anyone know of any game stores in Michigan - really anywhere in the lower peninsula but preferably within 1-2 hours of Detroit - that still carry PS1 games, new or used?

I'd greatly appreciate the help!!!

[SpottedNigel]

I was just at the CompUsa in Novi and it was a joke. I can't believe how much stuff they've sold at miniscule discounts. It was a total waste of time.

I'm 5 minutes away, and after seeing what people did when I helped close up the Novi Kmart and the crap they would buy at %10 off... I havent even bothered.

[JSweeney]

I'm 5 minutes away, and after seeing what people did when I helped close up the Novi Kmart and the crap they would buy at %10 off... I havent even bothered.

I still don't regret buying my Mindstorms set... those things NEVER go on sale.
:)

[SpottedNigel]

:) Crap... I should go in just to check on those... again

[kazo]

My fiancee's brother used to work there. If you listened to the CAG cast a few weeks ago where there was the discussion about video game retailers you'll know why he closed shop. Min the owner moved down to Atlanta to open a gaming cafe.

As for Doug, he was an asshole who blatenly sold fan subs on VHS tapes we made himself. He and Min had a feud going on.

Holy crap!! I didn't know that.. I gotta find that gaming cafe lol I am visiting family in atlanta next month and I wouldn't mind paying him a visit :) I really miss his gamestore (I bought my launch PS2 from there and he repaired a couple of my systems too).

Didn't know that about doug tho, I only bought DBZ and Gundam manga from him.. still got some of my newtype mags I got from him as well. but damn that sucks.

[Gothic Walrus]

I just created an entire new topic for this but I probably should have just posted the question here (sorry):

does anyone know of any game stores in Michigan - really anywhere in the lower peninsula but preferably within 1-2 hours of Detroit - that still carry PS1 games, new or used?

I'd greatly appreciate the help!!!
Off the top of my head, I can't think of any. If there are any independents in the area that I'm not aware of - which is a very real possibility, given that I live in Ann Arbor for most of the year now - then that'd be your best bet. Most of the GameStops and EBs have been sold out for some time, and GameCrazy and GameRush stores have a selection that's at least 90% sports games if they've got anything left at all.

Are there any independent game stores in the Metro Detroit area? The last one I remember was Playsource, but they've been gone for years.

[shyataroo]

there is a EB games on 7 mile and haggerty.

there is a EB games AND a game Stop in oakpark (follow novi road till you get to the big mall) other than that there is

a Best Buy on 8 and haggerty

a blockbuster on novi road

[Machine]

I know of a couple comic book shops that also buy, sell & trade used games and systems. The website for one is www.clemslansing.com. Another is www.f4ahobbies.com (their site says nothing about videogames but they had used games and some imports last time I was there). I'm know there's at least one more place in Lansing because a friend of mine recently picked up a used NES and some games there, but don't remember what it was called.

[Melhavic]

I drive to this place in Lansing for there annual summer capcom tournaments.
www.gmhits.com - Man those we're the dddaayyys!!!!!

[Gothic Walrus]

I know of a couple comic book shops that also buy, sell & trade used games and systems. The website for one is www.clemslansing.com. Another is www.f4ahobbies.com (their site says nothing about videogames but they had used games and some imports last time I was there). I'm know there's at least one more place in Lansing because a friend of mine recently picked up a used NES and some games there, but don't remember what it was called.
Hmm...I go to UofM, so Lansing's a bit out of my neck of the woods. Ypsi, though, is definitely doable. I'll have to check that out next time I'm on campus. :D

I drive to this place in Lansing for there annual summer capcom tournaments.
www.gmhits.com - Man those we're the dddaayyys!!!!!
Do they still run those tournaments? I'd probably get my ass handed to me in the first round, but I'd love to get involved if they're still doing them.

[TehTriggerman]

I found 5 just sitting in the case at the WALMART at m59 at i-94 last night. There was nobody in the aisle, No one seemed to care.

[Snake2715]

Game Hits still does tournaments. i have never been to one but just call they will tell you. I work about 5 miles from them.

[kazo]

*BLOWS THE DUST OFF THIS TOPIC* lol anyone have any good gaming finds or gaming deals within the last couple weeks??

[mvp828]

I figure I would post this in here, seeing as someone might not check the regular deals thread, but...

Use Meijer Credit Card Aug. 10 or 11 and get 20% of General Merchandise purchases.

[quistisffviii]

For those who are into import games (I think they might have a few non-imports too), Masquerade Games in Eastpointe is having an awesome sale on their video games. Games are ranging from 20% off - 60% off. Last Wednesday I picked up an import Dance Dance Revolution game (PS1) for about $13 and a Ranma 1/2 puzzle game (Super Famicom) at $24 instead of 32.

[KaneRobot]

Anyone going to Madison Heights BB for Halo 3 at midight? I'm considering it.

[Richlough]

Anyone going to Madison Heights BB for Halo 3 at midight? I'm considering it.

If I was to do the midnight thing , I'd be going to GameStop in Allen Park .

[Sulik2]

Does anyone know when Meijer is going to be doing the credit card thing again? I really am thinking it is time to pick up a PS3 and the meijer cc thing is by far the best price for one. Been a month since the last one so I am expecting it to be soon.

[venk]

Meijers in Ann Arbor had a dozen Wiis in stock.

[kennistond]

Anyone heading to Gamestop in Bay City for Halo at midnight?

[bmulligan]

Does anyone know when Meijer is going to be doing the credit card thing again? I really am thinking it is time to pick up a PS3 and the meijer cc thing is by far the best price for one. Been a month since the last one so I am expecting it to be soon.

They were rotating the 15% off about every other week during the summer, with a 20% off at least once in June, July, and August. We're about due for another 15% off monday at least.
As for another 20%er, Who knows? Probably not until thanksgiving.

[Richlough]

Halo 3 t-shirt available at Meijer , for $10.00 down on a pre-order .

[RevMofat]

Game Hits still does tournaments. i have never been to one but just call they will tell you. I work about 5 miles from them.

I work at Game Hits and I can say that we haven't done a tournament in a long while, probably since 2006, but we're talking about doing more of them again soon, probably after the start of the new year, mostly because everyone is going to want to play Smash Bros Brawl and Halo 3. Personally, I would love to have an "Assemble the Band" tournament for Rock Band where you have to put together a group of friends and name your band, but I doubt it would happen.

As for deals, we just try to remain competitive with everyone else, so come in and look, baby.

[XxSmityxX]

Alright guys doesn't look like alot of activity on the michigan thread so what im gonna do is every Sunday I'll get the paper and scan all video game ad's for the week! Give me some feedback if you guys would like this in this thread or start a new one "Michigan Sunday AD's"

[mvp828]

Alright guys doesn't look like alot of activity on the michigan thread so what im gonna do is every Sunday I'll get the paper and scan all video game ad's for the week! Give me some feedback if you guys would like this in this thread or start a new one "Michigan Sunday AD's"

We pretty much already have that in the Video Game deals forum, the only exception is that Meijer is missing.

[shyataroo]

Anybody know where to find a damn Wii in this state. I have hit over 30 stores in the past four days with no sucess. I am in Detroit close to Fairlane mall if that helps. goto your local gamestop...ask when they get the wii deliveries in. plan accordingly

[stealth1290]

Anybody know of a mom and pop store near Troy... been looking for some classic games as of late (not sure what I want, hence looking for a store...) Thanks!

[kazo]

I got a store here in Inkster (yes its not near troy but still) they had a sega saturn, dreamcast, snes, and all sorts of old games. Its pretty new and they have a different location. I'll post up more info when I go up there and see whats going on.

So Michigan CAG's, what good deals have ya found? I found megaman legends 2 mint at a thrift store in garden city on ford rd. I don't know what else they have but that stood out.

[richyanks]

Theres a place in Berkley on 12 mile. There like a toy store but have all old games/systems and comics and really anything. Just cant think of the name right now. But its on the tip of my tongue.

[Richlough]

Theres a place in Berkley on 12 mile. There like a toy store but have all old games/systems and comics and really anything. Just cant think of the name right now. But its on the tip of my tongue.

Timetravelers ?

[SpottedNigel]

I'm still not letting myself go there due to all the horror stories I heard at my comic shop.

[NoZoL]

any one ever heard of stockbridge, michigan?

[raehtz10]

sadly, yes. I have not had good experiences there. Hung out with my brother's in-laws...what a bunch of racist rednecks...

[NoZoL]

sadly, yes. I have not had good experiences there. Hung out with my brother's in-laws...what a bunch of racist rednecks... yeah, lol. Where do u live? And if u dont mind me asking, wuts there last name? Everybody knows everybody out here.

[Richlough]

Not a deal , but this place is very close to my house I thought i'd mention it .

http://www.animetoskateboards.com/

They have a booth in Gibraltar Trade Center [Taylor] also .

[SpottedNigel]

Pretty neat place. May have to check it out on my day off.

[kazo]

Not a deal , but this place is very close to my house I thought i'd mention it .

http://www.animetoskateboards.com/

They have a booth in Gibraltar Trade Center [Taylor] also .

Looks pretty awesome, looks like something for me to check out :D

[silent h3ro]

Theres a place in Berkley on 12 mile. There like a toy store but have all old games/systems and comics and really anything. Just cant think of the name right now. But its on the tip of my tongue.I can think of a similar store but not the store you are thinking of.

There is a store in Summit Place mall on telegraph road called Toy Box, I believe, and they have a lot of collectible stuff (including old video games, consoles, comics, bobble heads, basically anything you can think of) there for anyone interested.

[SpottedNigel]

Toy box is awesome.

You can pick up an old R.O.B. unit, an original Ninja Turtle action figue AND a semi-automatic BB gun. It's got everything good in the world in one place

[Nifty_Shark]

I got a store here in Inkster (yes its not near troy but still) they had a sega saturn, dreamcast, snes, and all sorts of old games. Its pretty new and they have a different location. I'll post up more info when I go up there and see whats going on.

So Michigan CAG's, what good deals have ya found? I found megaman legends 2 mint at a thrift store in garden city on ford rd. I don't know what else they have but that stood out.


351 Inkster Road, Inkster, MI

Is this it? Couldn't find a website for them (apparently some playground company that is more popular has the same name). If you could confirm it I would be happy. It would take me about 25 minutes to get there but I would drop in for a visit sometime.

[kazo]

You got the address right and the store is called "Game Time" I found a sega saturn for 20 bucks there (no games though) but I need to check it out some more.

[NoZoL]

Any Jackson, MI deals?

[Mrs. Doug Brown]

Doug's Dugout closed because of tax problems in 2000. His father Bob( the old guy with the pipe who did the sports cards) died last April of cancer. He and I want to start up a new store in Ypsilanti sometime in the future.

[kazo]

Doug's Dugout closed because of tax problems in 2000. His father Bob( the old guy with the pipe who did the sports cards) died last April of cancer. He and I want to start up a new store in Ypsilanti sometime in the future.

REALLY!?! Wow... I hope you guys do start up a new store (I'd certainly go to it). Doug's Dugout was my favoriate place for anime and hockey cards.. I have some damn good memories and manga from there. I really miss game spot too.

[Mrs. Doug Brown]

Thank you, Doug is selling some anime cels on ebay right now. bossy22islanders is the name.

We hope to get some new stock when I spend a semester in Japan, for my Japanese B.A.

[Mrs. Doug Brown]

My fiancee's brother used to work there. If you listened to the CAG cast a few weeks ago where there was the discussion about video game retailers you'll know why he closed shop. Min the owner moved down to Atlanta to open a gaming cafe.

As for Doug, he was an asshole who blatenly sold fan subs on VHS tapes we made himself. He and Min had a feud going on.

So, Doug was an asshole, eh? Well, this is Doug and I don't think you know jack!
I never sold fansub video's! Min sold fansub videos! I had threatened him with calling the FBI, if he continuned to do so. He told me not to, that he would stop. That he never did! I only sold actual items from Japan. If I ever ordered an item, and it ended up being a bootleg, I returned it. If I could not return it, I destroyed it, at my cost. I was/am an advocate of turning in all bootleggers. Min was one of them. If you doubt that fact, just look at any of the video tapes he sold. Those xerox copy clamshell covers are a dead giveaway. In all likelyhood, Min moved to avoid prosecution. Why else would he move so far away?

You, sir, should never talk with your mouth full of......well, I will leave it up to all to figure that one out.

[Richlough]

I Am Legend Blu-Ray for $ 22.95 @ Meijer YMMV .

It looks like they come prestickered with the wrong price on them .

I had to get the price overridden , but I got it at that price .

[irishsoccermbw]

South Canton Target has over 14 copies of folklore for 14.98, prolly wont be there forever but they are behind the glass...just wanted to let all yall michiganders know.

[motorcitydice]

I just picked up "The Orange Box" for PS3 @ Target in Taylor for $29.99. My jaw dropped when I saw that it was on clearance. For an extra CAG bonus, I used a $10 gift card that I got when I bought RSV2, so I really got it for $20!

Oops! This deal is hidden in the Target clearance thread. Please sticky that thread, it's full of gems!

[smiggity]

Anyone go to Butterflies at 14& Van Dyke? Huge arcade with Indoor driving range, bar and all that good stuff.. The place has kinda went to shit the last 5 or so years but I think it would be a pretty good spot for a Metro Detroit CAG meet-up..Any thoughts? Experiences? Place gets a little crazy at night

[kazo]

Anyone go to Butterflies at 14& Van Dyke? Huge arcade with Indoor driving range, bar and all that good stuff.. The place has kinda went to shit the last 5 or so years but I think it would be a pretty good spot for a Metro Detroit CAG meet-up..Any thoughts? Experiences? Place gets a little crazy at night

A coworker told me about that place, I wouldn't mind heading out there sometime lol.

[quistisffviii]

I received $10 off another video game purchase coupon at Meijer when I purchased GTA at midnight. The coupon expires in 2 weeks.

[smiggity]

A coworker told me about that place, I wouldn't mind heading out there sometime lol.


Right on dude. Its not that bad, as long as u dont mind dark smoky places. Anyways me and my friends are usually in the back on some touchscreen games..Holla at a CAG!

[solidrock]

I went to Meijer today and I noticed two games on sale. First was Bully for the Wii was $39.99 and I noticed in the clearance bin that Turning Point for the 360 was $20. Thought maybe some people maybe interested.

[Richlough]

I went to Meijer today and I noticed two games on sale. First was Bully for the Wii was $39.99 and I noticed in the clearance bin that Turning Point for the 360 was $20. Thought maybe some people maybe interested.

I noticed that too , also Zack & Wiki for $19.99 .

I wonder what the trade in value is for Turning Point ?

[Sulik2]

Time to buy Zack and Wiki, will have to stop into Meijer tomorrow when I get gas.

[Richlough]

I noticed that too , also Zack & Wiki for $19.99 .

I wonder what the trade in value is for Turning Point ?

PS3 $30 , 360 $28 .

[eatithotmail]

I'm new on here and didn't feel like reading through or searching to see if this had been posted...but Family Video rental chains are all over the metro detroit area. Last time I was in there, they had a mix of stuff on sale.

All of these are for the 360:

Turok - $30
Assassin's Creed - $30
Bioshock - $30
Dark Sector - $30
Stuntman: Ignition - $20
Frontlines: Fuel of War - $30
Halo 3 - $30

They also have a slew of whatever the previous summer's movie-game tie-ins for $10-30 (but those are usually on sale everywhere a year later).

Granted, Stuntman, Bioshock, and Assassin's Creed can be had for the same or less at most used places (GameFly is selling Assassin's Creed for like 19 bucks). However, I haven't seen better prices on Turok, Dark Sector, or Frontlines.

Also, as everyone probably knows, Target is notorious for hit-or-miss clearance games...I picked up Motorstorm and Lair on PS3 for $14.98 each at the sterling heights store (16 and Dequindre).

[eatithotmail]

Also, I didn't see this posted anywhere else yet, though it probably is on here somewhere:

GAMEQUEST Inc.
47091 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield, MI 48051 (http://48051.askyp.com/)
Phone : (586 (http://www.askyp.com/Areacode/586.htm)) 598 (http://www.askyp.com/586598.html)-0855 (http://5865980855.askyp.com/)

This guy has a pretty decent selection of everything, especially for an independent shop. He has loads of NES cartridges and last time I visited, it was buy 2, get 3 free...and they aren't all sports, either. He has SNES (I replaced my copy of Super Mario World and picked up Castlevania IV there for 10 and 20 bucks, respectivley), genesis, Saturn, all forms of gameboy/DS...pretty much every mainstream system since NES all the way up to PS3/Wii. His used prices seem to follow Gamestops closely, but sometimes he'll have something as much as ten bucks cheaper and sometimes a lot sooner than the chains. Plenty of DVDs, and arcade cabinets to play on as well.

[smiggity]

Nice dude..I live right near the other S.H. target at 15 & Van Dyke. So the place is a lil bit of a hike for me but I will definetely check it out sometime. When you say "arcade cabinets" do you mean a few games or a full blown arcade?

[solidrock]

I went to Walmart today in Bay City and they had about 9 Wii's in stock in case anybody is around the area or interested.

[Sulik2]

Ive got a brand new Wii I would like to sell to a Cagger in the michigan area at cost if anyone needs one. The price after tax was $265 and I live in Canton. I would like to help a cag out that is looking for one.

[stealth1290]

Also, I didn't see this posted anywhere else yet, though it probably is on here somewhere:

GAMEQUEST Inc.
47091 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield, MI 48051 (http://48051.askyp.com/)
Phone : (586 (http://www.askyp.com/Areacode/586.htm)) 598 (http://www.askyp.com/586598.html)-0855 (http://5865980855.askyp.com/)

This guy has a pretty decent selection of everything, especially for an independent shop. He has loads of NES cartridges and last time I visited, it was buy 2, get 3 free...and they aren't all sports, either. He has SNES (I replaced my copy of Super Mario World and picked up Castlevania IV there for 10 and 20 bucks, respectivley), genesis, Saturn, all forms of gameboy/DS...pretty much every mainstream system since NES all the way up to PS3/Wii. His used prices seem to follow Gamestops closely, but sometimes he'll have something as much as ten bucks cheaper and sometimes a lot sooner than the chains. Plenty of DVDs, and arcade cabinets to play on as well.

visited him today, awesome shop! I picked up a SNES for 37 bucks (final price!) that's better then ebay! He didn't have a NES but said he should have one by the weekend. Awesome guy, super nice, great prices and your supporting a local buisness. He has everything from a 2600-current gen stuff.

[chickenboybryan]

Hay does any one know of any deal in the rapids of grand( grand rapids) area?

[dantehellrider]

Didnt see these on here. They are in Battle Creek :)

GameStop #143
Lakeview Square Mall
5775 Beckley Road
Battle Creek MI, 49015 US
2699791844

Titan Games
637 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-963-3773

Titan used to have a website...sold it to someone though (Owner Marcus, I dont like him...but it's an all around hobby shop; DnD, movies, music, Console and PC games)

[kennistond]

Meijer on Pine Rd in Essexville has Turning Point: Fall of Liberty for $20.

[kennistond]

Target in Bay City has Kane and Lynch, NBA Live 08, and Narnia for $20 for PS3.

[smiggity]

Damn, Narnia may be worth 20 bones. Gonna check it when I go back up to school.

[likenew]

Sweet, some Essexville CAG'ers!

[kennistond]

Sweet, some Essexville CAG'ers!

Yes, sir.

[Malicite]

Grand Rapids:

Play N Trade
4036 Alpine Avenue
and
2500 East Beltline SE
(in front of IMAX)

[Zeguna]

Any game stores in Brighton worth checking out? I just moved and can only find a GameStop.

[HeroOfTime]

GameCrazy in Kalamazoo has 15 Wii's in stock. Mario Kart as well.

[DorianG]

If anyone wants the Godfather blu-ray early, the Meijer on Mound between 12 and 13 Mile has them out early. It's 80 dollars, though.

[smiggity]

Fist 25% off general merchandise coupon I find will be going towards that ^^^^

[DorianG]

Has anyone been able to buy LittleBig Planet early?

[bullwinkle2020]

I saw a crap load of scene it: LCA @ the target at 15 mile and Vandyke for 14.xx if any1 wants it cheap. Got me 1

[pistonfan]

The Best Buy in Waterford has had a stack of Wiis in the gaming section the last 2 days I was in there. The economy must be getting bad around here to have Wiis not selling!