Minnesota Deals Topic

[RedvsBlue]

Maple Grove Best Buy has a table of 60% off games. There's some decent stuff on there fore PS3, 360, Xbox, PS2, and PSP. Off the top of my head I can remember (price before 60% off):

PS3:
Spider-man 3 (39.99)
Def Jam Icon (29.99)
The Bigs (59.99)
Formula 1 (59.99)
NBA 2k7 (can't remember price)

360:
Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer (can't remember price)
Spider-man 3 (39.99)

PSP:
After Burner (29.99)
Parappa the Rappa (29.99)


There was some other stuff on the table too like Halo 3 strategy guide and the 360 smack talk thing.

[Demolition Man]

Is that smack talk thing even worth buying on clearance? Now that I'm a 360 owner... it looks dorky as hell....... but would it work well for Halo 3? I'd love to record a few loops on it so when I pwn some noob I can just hit one button ya know. ;)

[Demolition Man]

FYI for those trying to get Guitar Hero 3 early since K-Mart/Sears is breaking the street date... its a no go at the Blaine K-Mart. I even tried the "well my friend got one at another K-Mart" but the employee back in electronics.... okay, I think we ALL know the (lack of) intelligence you find at K-Mart these days.

[RedvsBlue]

FYI for those trying to get Guitar Hero 3 early since K-Mart/Sears is breaking the street date... its a no go at the Blaine K-Mart. I even tried the "well my friend got one at another K-Mart" but the employee back in electronics.... okay, I think we ALL know the (lack of) intelligence you find at K-Mart these days.

That usually only works if they actually believe you have friends...

[mykevermin]

RVB? You're a Minne-SOH-tan, too? And I bet you weren't at the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium last Saturday!

For shame? As y'all say, 'you bet.'

[BattleChicken]

RVB? You're a Minne-SOH-tan, too? And I bet you weren't at the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium last Saturday!

For shame? As y'all say, 'you bet.'

Fuck the movie Fargo, and the bullshit rep it created for us...

[defiance_17]

Fuck the movie Fargo, and the bullshit rep it created for us...
Clearly you've never been to St. Cloud. Believe me, the "rep" is far from bullshit.

[mykevermin]

Fuck the movie Fargo, and the bullshit rep it created for us...

There's a rep, and there's firsthand experience. Spending 4 days in your next of the woods last week, I can give a firm "Oah yah!" to whether or not that accent is pretty pervasive. Many don't, but many do.

[BattleChicken]

There's a rep, and there's firsthand experience. Spending 4 days in your next of the woods last week, I can give a firm "Oah yah!" to whether or not that accent is pretty pervasive. Many don't, but many do.

Which part of the state were you in?

If it was Minneapolis or Saint Paul, I'm amazed you ran into ANYONE who talked like that...

[mykevermin]

Lil bit of both. We stayed with friends who recently moved to Nord'east (dunno how it was spelled, but that's how it was pronounced), and spent a little bit of time in St. Paul.

[BattleChicken]

Lil bit of both. We stayed with friends who recently moved to Nord'east (dunno how it was spelled, but that's how it was pronounced), and spent a little bit of time in St. Paul.

I can't argue with your first hand experience, though I DO assert that a much larger percentage of the people born after 1980 do NOT have the Fargo accent...

The accursed accent aside, did you enjoy your visit to our fine state?

[jrt1138]

Eden Prairie Best Buy had a stack of Wiis on the floor Wednesday night. Had to be at least 20 piled up. They also had the sign posted for the 60GB PS3+free game (Lair or Heavenly Sword) or controller. Also have a pile of the Legendary Halo 3 sets (reg price.)

[rmb]

Eden Prairie Best Buy had a stack of Wiis on the floor Wednesday night. Had to be at least 20 piled up. They also had the sign posted for the 60GB PS3+free game (Lair or Heavenly Sword) or controller. Also have a pile of the Legendary Halo 3 sets (reg price.)


You should see the piles of those halo3 360 bundles at costco in maple grove.
Starting to look like they might become Black Friday deal! Cuz no one is buying em at that price.

[Demolition Man]

That usually only works if they actually believe you have friends...

You really don't know me too well now do you Mr. Target Security Guard.

[BattleChicken]

You really don't know me too well now do you Mr. Target Security Guard.

Play nice.

[coleipoo]

I live in Brainerd and no one talks like those bastards the Coens brothers created.

[Demolition Man]

Play nice.

Red knows I'm just joking. :lol:



... does he? ;)

[HeyBeerman]

Not a game deal, but luvin the Xbox360 hd-dvd deal @ BB!

Buy the hddvd drive, get Heroes S1, AND two box sets free. Scored Planet Earth and Ultimate Matrix Triology

Anyplace to trade hd-dvds? Heroes is flooding the market, so there really is no point to fleabay.

[GregorSamsa]

Anybody who's looking for the Madcatz xbox360 Arcade stick should head over the the Tiny Bestbuy in Edina. they now have them clearenced for 9.99. not bad considering it comes with three arcade games (frogger, time pilot, and one i don't remeber) and a 48 hour xbox live code.

[VanillaGorilla]

Has anyone here been to Echo in Appley Valley? I stopped by there today, and they have a buttload of old NES and SNES games, as well as a ton of other stuff you nerds would love (anime, other games, etc.) I highly suggest if you're in that area, you check it out.

[1SwtDeception]

Has anyone here been to Echo in Appley Valley? I stopped by there today, and they have a buttload of old NES and SNES games, as well as a ton of other stuff you nerds would love (anime, other games, etc.) I highly suggest if you're in that area, you check it out.

Is it that one store hidden in a strip mall near McDonald's?

[dothog]

Anyone know of Wal-marts (or any other big retailer) in the metro area that usually put big Nintendo titles out early? I realize I'm a week ahead of time on this, but I'm excited about getting me paws on SMG ASAP. I scored Mario Kart DS on the Sunday ahead of launch at the St. Anthony Wal-mart (I think it was that one, the one on Silver Lake), and I'm hoping to do the same this time around.

[BattleChicken]

Anyone know of Wal-marts (or any other big retailer) in the metro area that usually put big Nintendo titles out early? I realize I'm a week ahead of time on this, but I'm excited about getting me paws on SMG ASAP. I scored Mario Kart DS on the Sunday ahead of launch at the St. Anthony Wal-mart (I think it was that one, the one on Silver Lake), and I'm hoping to do the same this time around.

Well... Phantom Hourglass was on shelves one or two days early at the Eagan Walmart... I'm not sure if thats a YMMV thing or not.

[VanillaGorilla]

YIs it that one store hidden in a strip mall near McDonald's?Yes, it's right between McDonalds, and possibly the worst named fast food eatery in America, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

[VanillaGorilla]

Anyone here ever been to Game N Go? They have stores in Edina, Brooklyn Park and Roseville. I wanna check them out, but it they don't have a huge selection of classic games (which they say they do on their radio ads), driving all the way out from Eagan would be a waste of time.

[BattleChicken]

Anyone here ever been to Game N Go? They have stores in Edina, Brooklyn Park and Roseville. I wanna check them out, but it they don't have a huge selection of classic games (which they say they do on their radio ads), driving all the way out from Eagan would be a waste of time.

Eagan eh.. Have you been Cedarcliff Collectables? http://www.cedarcliffcollectibles.com/

They have a decent retro collection. The prices are kind of hit or miss, though -- it looks like a lot of it is based off of Ebay prices, but they have Atari games and up, if you're looking for a decent local spot for retro stuff. It's also the closest thing to a local CCG card shop in Eagan that I'm aware of.

Unrelated to that:

I was thinking it might be fun at some point to do a MN CAG event for the hell of it -- If anyone else would be up for it maybe we can plan something...?

[manthing]

Anyone here ever been to Game N Go? They have stores in Edina, Brooklyn Park and Roseville. I wanna check them out, but it they don't have a huge selection of classic games (which they say they do on their radio ads), driving all the way out from Eagan would be a waste of time.

I was thinking of checking them out since they started advertsing on KFAN a few weeks back.

Then I looked up the BP location, and saw its address and realized I was there once when I lived in BP a few years back.

When I was there a few years back, I was rather unimpressed by the selection and especially the prices. I literally lived a mile away from the BP location and NEVER went back.

Now it may have changed within the past 2 years, and I might check out the Roseville one, but from what I experienced it wasn't worth going to.

[manthing]

I was thinking it might be fun at some point to do a MN CAG event for the hell of it -- If anyone else would be up for it maybe we can plan something...?

I would, but with the holidays approaching, I imagine it would be kinda hard to get something together.

But if it did happen, where would we meet? Someplace like Gameworks in Minneapolis? Maple Grove Dave & Buster's? King of Diamonds?;)

[fullmetalfan720]

Anyone here ever been to Game N Go? They have stores in Edina, Brooklyn Park and Roseville. I wanna check them out, but it they don't have a huge selection of classic games (which they say they do on their radio ads), driving all the way out from Eagan would be a waste of time.
I've been to the Roseville one. They have a a good selection of classic games, but some of their prices are really high.

I would, but with the holidays approaching, I imagine it would be kinda hard to get something together.

But if it did happen, where would we meet? Someplace like Gameworks in Minneapolis? Maple Grove Dave & Buster's? King of Diamonds?;)

Gameworks.\\:D/

[Crash55118]

Nice, I'd be up for a gameworks meetup, all I have to do is hop on the mighty 16!

[BattleChicken]

Gameworks.\\:D/

I've never been to a gameworks... I wouldn't be opposed to it. I assume we're talking about the one in Downtown Minneapolis?

We may as well give it a few days, and see how many people would be down for it -- we don't need every MN CAG to show up in order for it to be fun, after all.

[nintendokid]

What the hell is GameWorks anyway? I've heard it on the radio before. Is it an adult version of Chucky E Cheeze or Aladdin's Crap?

[whiptcracker]

What the hell is GameWorks anyway? I've heard it on the radio before. Is it an adult version of Chucky E Cheeze or Aladdin's Crap?

Yep. Like a big arcade with a bar, restaurant and bowling.

Kind of expensive.

[BattleChicken]

Yep. Like a big arcade with a bar, restaurant and bowling.

Kind of expensive.

More so if you factor in parking.. I suppose... I kind of like the idea of somewhere with an arcade. Are there any other arcades in the metro? I know there used to be one in the Mall of America, but I think it shut down.. then again I haven't been there in a long time because I hate the place, so maybe another one opened up.

[aphu9876]

I'd be up for a meeting at Gameworks, it is a little spendy, I wonder if they would give us a deal if we could get enough together to qualify for a "group discount" of some kind. That would fall right in with the cheap ass gamer tag.

[defiance_17]

Nice, I'd be up for a gameworks meetup, all I have to do is hop on the mighty 16!
I live like three blocks away. I'll be the guy spilling beer all over and screaming, "Where the fuck is the Ms. Pac Man machine?"

[Crash55118]

At the moment Gameworks is all I can think of, although there is a D&B's in Maplegrove...

Also for Cags under 21 It is 21+ after 9:00PM

(Gah Im only 19 :( )

[BattleChicken]

At the moment Gameworks is all I can think of, although there is a D&B's in Maplegrove...

Also for Cags under 21 It is 21+ after 9:00PM

(Gah Im only 19 :( )

I'd like the younguns to be involved -- So if we decided to do Gameworks, it would have to at least start prior to 9pm.

[VanillaGorilla]

I would be down, but meeting other CAG's in person would kinda diminish the Legend of Vanilla Gorilla.

[BattleChicken]

I would be down, but meeting other CAG's in person would kinda diminish the Legend of Vanilla Gorilla.

Its cool.. if you're afraid, thats fine.. nobody will judge you to your face.

Except me -- you're a sissy :-p

[1SwtDeception]

I've never gone to Gameworks and I'm going to driving. This might suck for parking. Someone should set up a date then.

[defiance_17]

I've never gone to Gameworks and I'm going to driving. This might suck for parking. Someone should set up a date then.
If it's during the week you could probably find a spot on the street a few blocks south with little difficulty. They stop ticketing meters after 6:00, and there are always spots around my place. Weekends are a little more difficult, but also manageable.

[1SwtDeception]

Hmm then parking isn't too bad..

Anyone want to throw out some times and days? Like weekend or weekday..

[Demolition Man]

I would be down, but meeting other CAG's in person would kinda diminish the Legend of Vanilla Gorilla.

Legend? What fucking legend are you talking about? Just because you failed at hitting on the girls at Arbys does NOT suddenly make you a legend.

[BattleChicken]

Legend? What fucking legend are you talking about? Just because you failed at hitting on the girls at Arbys does NOT suddenly make you a legend.

I'm sure he didn't fail.

He victoriously determined what doesn't work.

[nintendokid]

Not sure if you guys are BB Reward Zone members and/or received the email but this Sunday, 11/11/07, for two hours we get double points for any purchase or triple for purchases $1000+. That's actually really good if you know someone who was looking to get a TV or PC and you use your RZ card for the purchase.

8:30pm - 10:30pm at only 5 select BB: Oakdale, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Apple Valley, and Coon Rapids.

Anyone know for BB PRP, do I get a gift card or voucher of some sort or just an actual refund?

[manthing]

Was ANYONE here able to get in on the Circuit City Call of Duty 4/3 deal?

I went to the Roseville CC last night, and was told NO CCs in the area had COD3.

[pROvIs]

At the moment Gameworks is all I can think of, although there is a D&B's in Maplegrove...

Also for Cags under 21 It is 21+ after 9:00PM

(Gah Im only 19 :( )

If people are genuinely concerned about parking Dave and Buster's in Maple Grove is very similar to Gameworks. I've been to both and both have their ups and downs. D & B has plenty of parking and is in the same center as a CC, Costco, Petco, etc etc so not an issue at all. The only problem is its a bit of a drive for anyone on the other side of the metro.

[pROvIs]

Was ANYONE here able to get in on the Circuit City Call of Duty 4/3 deal?

I went to the Roseville CC last night, and was told NO CCs in the area had COD3.

Yes and No.

I went to Maple Grove CC around 4 PM and they had one copy of COD3 left in the back a platinum hits version. I asked them if the deal worked with the gold copy (saw the tag in the shelves as the same price). They said yes so i asked if they had any gold copies left or if any other stores did. they called around to no avail. So i could have taken that copy but instead i bargained with them and got them to raincheck a copy of COD 3 gold for me. The only problem is i don't think they were supposed to do it for me so my raincheck is a note on a business card with a name and a signature. I have to keep calling to see if it is in stock. :-/

[pROvIs]

Great Deals at BB Minnetonka!

Hey figured i would pass the deal but there are some exclusive deals i saw last night at the BB Minnetonka location. They had 50% off several games. Of what i can remember it was:

Xbox 360
Guitar Hero 2 w/ guitar (~$45 after discount)
Strangle Hold CE (~$35 After Discount)
Halo 3 Legendary Edition ($65 After Discount)
Halo wireless Controllers covenant and MC ($30 after discount)
Stuntman Ignition (~$20 after discount)
WWE 2007 (or somthing like that i think it was ~$15 after discount)
Halo 3 Guide Books (~10 after discount)
and one or two more 360 games and accessories

PS3
NBA Street Homecourt (dont remember price)

PS2
GH II w/ guitar (~$40 After discount)
some random games

xbox
some random games such as bullet proof etc.


They also have 75% random accessories for portable devices. My freind got a ds charger for about a buck. It is mainly phone and ipod cases etc though.

[adg1034]

Breaking- Mario Galaxy available at the Roseville BB. I didn't count how many were there, but after I bought mine, I'd say there were around 5 or 6 left. Hurry, and hope they don't realize they've put it out early.


*hugs his Wii*

[dothog]

Breaking- Mario Galaxy available at the Roseville BB. I didn't count how many were there, but after I bought mine, I'd say there were around 5 or 6 left. Hurry, and hope they don't realize they've put it out early.


*hugs his Wii*
HOLY SHIT! I just rushed home to post the exact same thing!!! It was such dumb luck that I ran into this. YIPPEEEEEE! CAGs, get there now. GOGOGO.

[VanillaGorilla]

Screw games. I want to know which Eagan pizza place is better, The Italian Pie Shoppe or Pizza N Pasta. TELL ME THIS RIGHT NOW!

[adg1034]

If by Eagan you mean St. Paul (or even if you don't), the Pie Shoppe is much better. Go, eat, enjoy.

[Demolition Man]

If by Eagan you mean St. Paul (or even if you don't), the Pie Shoppe is much better. Go, eat, enjoy.

And hit on all the hot women there so we can all hear about it on Vanilla Radio. ;)

[VanillaGorilla]

If by Eagan you mean St. Paul (or even if you don't), the Pie Shoppe is much better. Go, eat, enjoy.No, there is one in Eagan, on Yankee Doodle.

[adg1034]

And hit on all the "hot" women there so we can all hear about it on Vanilla Radio. ;)

You insulting Macalester women?

*glove slap*

I will be happy to defend the honor of our ladies. Name the time.

[Demolition Man]

No no no... its an inside joke about Vanilla's failure at Arbys. :lol:

[VanillaGorilla]

You insulting Macalester women?

*glove slap*

I will be happy to defend the honor of our ladies. Name the time.I would also like to defend their honor, preferably in the back of my van.

[Demolition Man]

Whoops... I see where you folks got the wrong impression on what I meant. Fixed the previous post. Sorry bout that. Dunno why I wrote hot as "hot" in the first place..... #-o

[whiptcracker]

Hey, if you didn't get in on the CC deal for CoD4/3 and still want the games, send me a PM to buy or trade. I bought the two but after playing some of CoD4 online I'm not really into it, CoD3 still wrapped. Sent this via PM to you as well manthing.

[adg1034]

Has anyone found a copy of Mass Effect at a metro area K-Mart yet? I'm making a few calls, but no luck so far.

[hagbardce1ine]

keep us posted if you find anything!

[nintendokid]

Does Oakdale BB have any Go Big (elite forza/mua) bundle? Trying to get double reward points for tomorrow night special. If not, any sightings at Roseville/Maplewood?

[BattleChicken]

I had no luck finding Mass effect anywhere.. anyone find it in the twin cities?

[hagbardce1ine]

where do you think the eariest place to get assassins creed will be? is it possible that target or BB would be selling it tuesday morning?

[GregorSamsa]

where do you think the eariest place to get assassins creed will be? is it possible that target or BB would be selling it tuesday morning?
I hate to do it, but I'm grabbing mine at Gamestop. I really want the cool collectors edition figure.

[defiance_17]

Has anyone been able to grab Mario Galaxy today in the metro area?

[Zman310]

If anyone's planning on hitting up the Blaine TRU for the new clearance, they had several copies of both Kameo and Rockstar Table Tennis, but I think I got the last copies of Dead Rising and maybe the regular edition of PDZ (unless, of course, they had more of either in the back). I didn't look for any other clearance games, but I did happen to notice copies of FIFA 07 (Xbox) and Arcade Unplugged (360). And I did overhear that this particular TRU was NOT getting Super Mario Galaxy til tomorrow.

[Demolition Man]

... and now the Blaine TRU is out of Mario Galaxy.

[BattleChicken]

... and now the Blaine TRU is out of Mario Galaxy.

I managed to get a $25 price reduction on mario galaxy from Circuit City as a price match if you still needed a copy, it might worth a shot.

[adg1034]

Protip- the Minnetonka BB and CC were both willing to match the $25 GC offer. Best Buy's acceptance seemed to come from corporate, while I think I got lucky with the customer service rep that I saw at CC.

[defiance_17]

If anyone preordered Mario Galaxy at the TRU in Southtown, go pick it up as soon as possible if you haven't already. The employee said they only received enough copies to fill about a third of the reservations.

[BattleChicken]

If anyone preordered Mario Galaxy at the TRU in Southtown, go pick it up as soon as possible if you haven't already. The employee said they only received enough copies to fill about a third of the reservations.

That is the TRU that was closest to my work -- at the very least, they're not selling ANY copies in the store, so they're at least maintaining what they have for preorder stock.. unlike Gamestop (in my experiences preordering).

[HeyBeerman]

Got a $25 GC PM @ BB. found here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159549)

I just asked the cashier to scan SMG and enter the code. Worked sweet. She even tried to use the GC on the purchase. Didn't expect it to work; thought it was cool that she tried.

[manthing]

What's the status of the MN CAG meet-up? Are people leaning towards Gameworks or D&B? Any idea of date/time?

Or is the idea DOA?

[BattleChicken]

What's the status of the MN CAG meet-up? Are people leaning towards Gameworks or D&B? Any idea of date/time?

Or is the idea DOA?

I still like the idea, but I don't think I, at least, will be able to commit to a meet up till mid or late December at the earliest. I think a weekend would be the best bet -- it would make it the most accessable for the younguns and people with early AM jobs (like me).

[nintendokid]

Went to Roseville BB yesterday to get Mario Galaxy. Scouted out for 360 Elite bundles so I can PRP warranty exchange (been dead since Sept) next week when Mass Effect comes out but I didn't see one - not even a regular unbundled Elite. Actually, I don't remember the last time I saw an Elite anywhere. If anyone sees one (has to be BB), please let me know. Thanks.

[whiptcracker]

Before I bug EB employees, anyone see Fire Pro Wrestling Returns anywhere locally?

[rmb]

Anyone use the 20% kmart coupon? If so was it original or copy? And what location? I am still looking for an original. Might buy on e-bay if I have a location it will work.

[inubu]

Anyone use the 20% kmart coupon? If so was it original or copy? And what location? I am still looking for an original. Might buy on e-bay if I have a location it will work.

Someone on a different forum said yesterday they found the original coupons at the Coon Rapids Kmart (both at the pharmacy and at the service desk). The problem is that there isn't one in Coon Rapids. I checked the next two nearest stores, Anoka and Blaine, but found no coupons at either.

[nasum]

Anyone know of a store in the Hopkins/SLP area that does trade-ins? I suppose MicroCenter might work, but I don't know if they take PS2/Xbox games that are older. I'd like to trade in some stuff that I won't ever get around to and grab Tetris Evolutions and possibly Dirt for the 360.

[hagbardce1ine]

anyone know if any best buys will have rock band w/o preorder tonight?

[whiptcracker]

Anyone know of a store in the Hopkins/SLP area that does trade-ins? I suppose MicroCenter might work, but I don't know if they take PS2/Xbox games that are older. I'd like to trade in some stuff that I won't ever get around to and grab Tetris Evolutions and possibly Dirt for the 360.

Last time I was in the MC in SLP they had N64 games, so I don't think you have to worry too much about that :)

[defiance_17]

I got the call to pick up Rock Band tonight at the Southtown GameStop, but I may just wait until they open tomorrow to decrease my odds of getting jumped in the parking lot. Big-ticket items make me nervous around the holiday season.

Does anyone know if stores are going to have enough to cover all their preorders?

[Snoozer]

I had luck on the 20% off coupon at ANOKA KMart yesterday (11/18). There was a stand with weekly flyers right as you walk in. There was a hand full of Rx coupon booklets (in which the 20% off coupons sit).

For those unaware: There are two 20% off coupons per booklet (1 was dated week ending 11/17 and the 2nd is dated to end 11/21). You must hurry if you want to cash in.

I picked up COD4 for 48+tax (but was hoping for an early release Unchated)

[defiance_17]

Has anyone been successful price matching TRU's B2G1 sale in the area? I want to use my gift card from Mario Galaxy and pick up some gifts, but the TRU I went to was completely picked clean.

[rmb]

I can confirm for those looking to pickup rock band that sams club does have them at $150. Get em before they're gone!
I picked up an extra ps3 version so if anyone can't find it and needs this let me know. I will let it go for $170 if it don't sell on ebay. Just looking to get a free time crisis 4 with the sale of this. But if not I'll do a fellow cag a favor.

[VanillaGorilla]

Fun fact: Spring Lake Park = Vanilla Gorilla's hometown.

In case anyone can't find Rock Band in the metro area, and desperately wants it, the Best Buy in Rochester had about 20 of them, built up into Rock Band forts, when I stopped by today at about 2 p.m.

[GregorSamsa]

Anybody seen any Xbox360 elite bundles (with Foraza and Marvel) at any of the local Kmarts or ToysRUs's. I've got the 20% off for Kmart and a 15% off for tru. Any help would be great!

[nintendokid]

Anybody seen any Xbox360 elite bundles (with Foraza and Marvel) at any of the local Kmarts or ToysRUs's. I've got the 20% off for Kmart and a 15% off for tru. Any help would be great!

Dude, I haven't even seen a Go Pro for days now, and if Roseville BB doesn't have it (IMO, most up to date and best stocked store), no one else has got it. They appear in the afternoon and are gone by the time I get off work. Good luck hunting down a Go Big.

[GregorSamsa]

Dude, I haven't even seen a Go Pro for days now, and if Roseville BB doesn't have it (IMO, most up to date and best stocked store), no one else has got it. They appear in the afternoon and are gone by the time I get off work. Good luck hunting down a Go Big.

Both the Best Buy and Target in EP have the bundles, but damn if i'll pay retail.

[nintendokid]

Inver Grove Heights BB has two Elite Forza/MUA bundle (repackaged, non-"Go Big"). Both are Lot 0742, clearly labeled 175W so both are 100% guaranteed Falcons. Two Pro bundles left that are lot 0743 (I took one tonight). Not sure if they are Falcons because both are 203W and frankly, I don't care what mine is.

This is not a deal but lot 0744 is reported as the newest lot so 0743 is actually quite new. Thought you guys might wanna know. Every other BB I've been to have none that are later than 0733/0734.

[jrt1138]

Eden Prairie Best Buy has Rock Band bundles in stock as of 7PM Tuesday night. They had a pyramid stacked up right in the main aisle straight from the front doors. At least 10 each PS3 and X360. Also saw 3 X360 and 4 PS3 back by the games. Considering how bad the traffic was tonight with the snow I would guess some will still be there Wednesday morning.

PS: Snow+494+rush hour=nightmare.

[BattleChicken]

PS: Snow+494+rush hour=nightmare.
I stayed late at work, till 7:20 (i normally work till 6) i still had a 60 minute commute home. My normal drive time is about 15 minutes.

Coworker left at 4. She got home at 7. Lives 20 minutes away (normal drive time)

Holy crap, I hope that was the worst traffic we'll see this year.

[manthing]

I stayed late at work, till 7:20 (i normally work till 6) i still had a 60 minute commute home. My normal drive time is about 15 minutes.

Holy crap, I hope that was the worst traffic we'll see this year.

Got that beat. I live THREE miles from my job. It took me 30 minutes to go that *3* miles.

I had contemplated going to the Roseville BB to pick up my Pirates 3 DVD and PM COD4 after leaving work...so glad I didn't

[BattleChicken]

Got that beat. I live THREE miles from my job. It took me 30 minutes to go that *3* miles.

I had contemplated going to the Roseville BB to pick up my Pirates 3 DVD and PM COD4 after leaving work...so glad I didn't
Well, I technically have you beat.

I wasn't feeling well yesterday, so I was going to head home early, at about 4:15. I went out to the street that LEADs to the street that leads to the freeway -- it was backed up for a mile and a half.

I changed my mind about going home and took a left turn, away from the freeway, turned around in the first parking lot, and went back to work -- Better to suffer while being paid, rather than suffer being in stupid bad traffic. At the end of the line, on the road that LEADS to the road that leads to the freeway, which normally has about 10 cars traveling when I'm going home...

It took me 25 minutes to travel TWO BLOCKS -- I didn't get back inside the office till 4:40.

[BattleChicken]

While I was in the B3G1 TRU thread, I thought to myself.. if enough MN cags also want rock band, maybe we can all chip in 4 ways to get a 25% discount on the game.

Its either that or try to find a $40 of $200 at CC.

If anyone would be interested buying collaborativly to get Rock Band, lets maybe kick the idea around here...?

[Demolition Man]

You know I would jump in on Rock Band myself but after trying it at both the Northtown Best Buy and Walmart.... I'm not too wild on the guitar since it feels flimsy and way too lightweight for my taste. Plus I've yet to be able to play the drums right since both stores drumsets either had busted drum sticks... or busted drum pads.

[Demolition Man]

Not a deal but for all of us on Comcast here's a list of the HD channels coming in over the next few weeks.

M = Minneapolis
S = St. Paul
* = Free preview mode until Jan. 10th.

December 7th
*Food Network HD - M-414 S-197
*Universal HD - M-409 S-208

December 12th
*Sci-Fi HD - M-427 S-194
*USA Network HD - M-441 S-195

December 17th
*Animal Planet HD - M-426 S-193
*CNN HD - M-423 S-213
*Discovery HD - M-424 S-191
FSN HD - M-402 S-201
*CNN HD - M-423 S-213
TBS HD - M-442 S-196
*The History Channel HD - M-422 S-212
*The Learning Channel HD - M-425 S-192

MGM HD and Hallmark Movies HD are due for next year.

[defiance_17]

Well, I technically have you beat.

I wasn't feeling well yesterday, so I was going to head home early, at about 4:15. I went out to the street that LEADs to the street that leads to the freeway -- it was backed up for a mile and a half.

I changed my mind about going home and took a left turn, away from the freeway, turned around in the first parking lot, and went back to work -- Better to suffer while being paid, rather than suffer being in stupid bad traffic. At the end of the line, on the road that LEADS to the road that leads to the freeway, which normally has about 10 cars traveling when I'm going home...

It took me 25 minutes to travel TWO BLOCKS -- I didn't get back inside the office till 4:40.
A manager at my firm had to travel twelve blocks from a client's office back to our office, and it took her two hours. I'm so glad I walk.

Are any area Circuit Citys sufficiently stocked with Zack and Wiki? More importantly, has anyone been successful in price matching elsewhere?

[manthing]

Are any area Circuit Citys sufficiently stocked with Zack and Wiki? More importantly, has anyone been successful in price matching elsewhere?

I know the Roseville CC has it. I saw copies Saturday night while looking for Okami.

I also saw someone buying Elebits and Metal Slug. I wonder if he's here.

[BattleChicken]

Are any area Circuit Citys sufficiently stocked with Zack and Wiki? More importantly, has anyone been successful in price matching elsewhere?

THe one off of 494 and France had copies on Friday when I stopped.

[aphu9876]

Anyone have any luck grabbing the GH2 bundle today? My wife wanted to grab it for me for Christmas, so I have no idea if she did or not, I was just wondering if anyone else tried this morning or not.

[rmb]

Anyone have any luck grabbing the GH2 bundle today? My wife wanted to grab it for me for Christmas, so I have no idea if she did or not, I was just wondering if anyone else tried this morning or not.

I couldn't get there early but checked for the heck of it and sold out. Girl working said they had 9 of them and they got rushed when they opened the doors. This was the Blaine store. I am sure it was this way everywhere.

[manthing]

Anyone get BOGO on the 360 HD DVD players yesterday?

[rmb]

Just thought I would let anyone in the fridley/columbia hts area know that I just left the target on central and 694 and they had about 10 wii consoles in stock

[nasum]

I've got you all beat, I moved on 12/1 with half a foot of snow falling on my head the entire time...

[HeyBeerman]

Just thought I would let anyone in the fridley/columbia hts area know that I just left the target on central and 694 and they had about 10 wii consoles in stock

thx!... (and just when I thought this thread was dead)

[HeyBeerman]

Was @ BestBuy in Richfield for lunch. They rolled out a really-really big cart of Wii's.

[rmb]

Was @ BestBuy in Richfield for lunch. They rolled out a really-really big cart of Wii's.

Funny thing is I am not even looking for 1. I was on the lookout to find one for 1 of my mom's friends. All the knowledge we have as cags and she found 1 for her friend before me. I got pwnd by my 61 yr old mother!:lol:

[Crash55118]

Anyone have any luck at any Metro area Best Buys with the buy 3/25% BB Toy coupon?

[Demolition Man]

Half Price Books by Northtown is running an 20% off everything sale now through Saturday for anyone interested. I was hoping they would of had a few of the YES albums that I'm missing in my collection but alas no luck.

[Crash55118]

Alright if anyone was wondering, the Roseville BB honored the 3/25 toy coupon.

Got a PSP Slim (Star Wars Pack), Burnout and MG:PO, (I guess it kind of helped that I knew the cashier from HS, but it still needed manager approval which was above his head)

She was only going to give me the discount on the games, until I showed that I had the PSP system in a printout of the BB webpage with the toy search variable in it.

[jlindahl]

Wii needed. Yep I still don't have one.

If you see one, especially in the south metro. Let me know.

Thanks.

[graft]

According to my buddy, Ridgedale Best Buy had a huge stack of Xbox 360 Halo Special Editions for $350 on Sunday. By the time I made it there on Tuesday, they had already sold out, but I did confirm the $350 price point. It seems to just have been Ridgedale (I checked with Roseville, and they weren't offering the same deal). The person who helped me was an idiot, so I don't know if they'll get more in or not, but if you're interested in a slightly cheaper version of that unsightly beast it might be worth a shot. I didn't think about it at the time, but I should have pressured them for a cheaper Elite.

After all, its the western suburbs, where everyone complains about everything to get their way.

[dothog]

4 Wiis on the shelves at the Super Target on University and Hamline in Saint Paul at 12 PM earlier today.

Good luck.

[jlindahl]

Thanks for the tip, didn't make it over there, perhaps next time.

[jlindahl]

I found a deal on craigs list. Saved a little money even.

The console was formerly named "Thugdizzle." I feel like I saved it from a broken home.

[nintendokid]

Inver Grove Heights BB systems have been down for a period of time, most likely since yesterday. Anyone bringing in an item for exchange or refund is turned away and is given a "15% of one single item" coupon for the inconvenience. Certain exclusions apply ie. game hardware & accessories, etc. Game software IS NOT listed as an exclusion.

System is expected to return to normal by 1:00pm this afternoon. This would not make sense to drive from far away, as it is just 15% and most likely will be dead by this evening.


*Disclaimer: Bringing in an item to exchange or refund in order to receive the coupon without the actual intent on exchange or refund is fraud and may be considered a crime.

[importguyr34]

I found a deal on craigs list. Saved a little money even.

The console was formerly named "Thugdizzle." I feel like I saved it from a broken home.

Haha, guessing you got it from Minneapolis!

[1SwtDeception]

This has been dead for a little bit.

Just a random note, Gamecrazy has to be the best place to get a disk buffer. My poor Nocturne got a nice scratch and seems kinda impossible to make the game workable. So I tried CD Wherehouse (Warehouse?), but didn't work. Then I knew Gamecrazy has one and it removed it significantly enough so the game works. Too bad apparently they MIGHT relocate? or shutdown (at the Roseville one) at least that's what the guy working there said.

[rmb]

I am pretty sure gamecrazy will not be in this market much longer. They have already clearanced some of their other stores out. Do the blockbuster's in the twin cities take trades on games? If not it sure would be nice if they opened up some gamerush stores. Spread some of the love up here so we can flip some games, there trade in values are nuts.

[adg1034]

Anyone have any info on PC game selection at the Roseville CC? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth my bus $ / time.

[manthing]

Heads up for Twin Cities CAGs:

TRU Northtown had copies of Devil May Cry Anniversary 3pack for $5!!!

There were still copies left as of 2PM today

[rmb]

Heads up for Twin Cities CAGs:

TRU Northtown had copies of Devil May Cry Anniversary 3pack for $5!!!

There were still copies left as of 2PM today

thanks will be picking up in am if any left.

[bmsdaddy]

Picked up "Universe at War" for PC (meta review 77) at Target in Woodbury today for $12.50. It was on an endcap with some other clearance games in the toy section. Some of the other games I saw were "Tabula Rasa" and "Timeshift". All 75% off and they had several copies of each. YMMV of course as to if they are still there and if other Targets are the same. I was there around 2PM today.

[Crash55118]

Any CAG's on the UMN campus?

[ClamIAm]

Any CAG's on the UMN campus?

I'm not "on" it, but I'm pretty close...

[rmb]

Anyone interested in any 360 games check my list. I have them on CL but will take fair offers to local Cag's. Just PM me if interested.

Listy (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172999)

[rmb]

Not really a big deal but I know many people want non gh of Kingdom Hearts games and the Burnsville center Sears has KHII in their dump bin.

[nintendokid]

Anyone else get the BB Rewards coupons for 2-hour pre-Grand opening of Roseville BB this Thursday 6-8pm? Supposedly, you can only go for those two hours if you have the coupons (VIP hehe). What the heck, did they relocate or something? I was just there last month. What's going on with that?

[Demolition Man]

BBY is opening an new music instrument store in the old location. We'll see how long that lasts.

[rmb]

Anyone else get the BB Rewards coupons for 2-hour pre-Grand opening of Roseville BB this Thursday 6-8pm? Supposedly, you can only go for those two hours if you have the coupons (VIP hehe). What the heck, did they relocate or something? I was just there last month. What's going on with that?
Basically an expansion into the space that was unoccupied next to them

[1SwtDeception]

Basically an expansion into the space that was unoccupied next to them

It use to be a Rainbows then they got kicked out (or left). So yeah the relocation isn't that far even.

I might be going to the Reward Zone VIP thing, but let me get this straight, so the coupons work on the 27th in the morning or is that a misprint? Because the thing is on the 28th at 6-8PM.. so the coupon is wrong meaning that it should be a "2-hour event only Feb 28, 2008" instead of Feb 27?

[M_Carp]

I am not sure if this is the best place to post this, but here it goes- The Richfield/Edina Hollywood Video/Game Crazy store is closing (The one next to Southdale by the BestBuy Co. Superstore) They had plenty of older xbox and PS2 games. As of Tuesday they were down to 40% off, but still a little overpriced.

[LuisRM]

I am not sure if this is the best place to post this, but here it goes- The Richfield/Edina Hollywood Video/Game Crazy store is closing (The one next to Southdale by the BestBuy Co. Superstore) They had plenty of older xbox and PS2 games. As of Tuesday they were down to 40% off, but still a little overpriced.

Didn't their actual gamecrazy store close quite a while ago? I guess the store is closing now huh? I almost did a unlimited rental on video games from them, but decided to go with Gamefly since I moved further away and their selection was mediocre. They always did have a lot of old games on sale though. Good to know, did you see any 360 stuff? Thanks!

[M_Carp]

Didn't their actual gamecrazy store close quite a while ago? I guess the store is closing now huh? I almost did a unlimited rental on video games from them, but decided to go with Gamefly since I moved further away and their selection was mediocre. They always did have a lot of old games on sale though. Good to know, did you see any 360 stuff? Thanks!


I am not too sure when their GameCrazy closed. I usually don't go to the stores around Southdale too much because everyone drives so crazy around there. I just stopped in because I saw the store closing signs (Yes the whole Hollywood video store). There really was no 360 stuff left- it was all older xbox and PS2 games. They had a few GameCube games too, but nothing worth mentioning. They did still have a bunch of movies left when I went including some obscure stuff (Such as- Bruce Campbell in The Man With the Screaming Brain). You might be able to find a gem or two.

[rmb]

If you didn't see the best buy brooklyn center has gh2 360 for 29.99. They had about 12 left at 11:15 am today. It is posted in the main deals thread but should be here as it is only this store according to the manager. The price is not marked and you will have to have them adjust the price in the system. It is not YMMV at this store. It is the price!All credit to whoever posted in the other thread. Just wanted everyone here to get a shot at getting them.

[GregorSamsa]

I wish I was less lazy and willing to take the three extra clicks to locate the GH deal in the main deals section; but would this be the game only, or the game plus guitar?

[Zman310]

I wish I was less lazy and willing to take the three extra clicks to locate the GH deal in the main deals section; but would this be the game only, or the game plus guitar?

It's been moved to the Bragging Rights section:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174624
And it is the bundle

[manthing]

As of last night, the Brooklyn Center Best Buy had Wiis in stock.

I know I should have posted this yesterday, but I was too busy playing my $30 GH2 bundle.

[1SwtDeception]

Ahh I forgot.. Roseville BB had some Wiis in stock as well today.

[dothog]

Are people having trouble finding copies of SSBB? I don't know why they would, but if so, I've been to two Targets in the past 48 hrs that had a ton of them in stock. (Roseville Super Target and St. Paul Super Target at Univ. and Hamline.)

[aphu9876]

Anybody seen any Blue Dragon's on clearance at any Targets in the Metro area? I've been to W St. Paul and Woodbury without any luck. Thanks

[not2worried]

Are people having trouble finding copies of SSBB? I don't know why they would, but if so, I've been to two Targets in the past 48 hrs that had a ton of them in stock. (Roseville Super Target and St. Paul Super Target at Univ. and Hamline.)

I have seen a few people on craigslist with a price of $60
But Best Buy in Maplewood had about 15 copies today.
Still trying to decide if its worth my $$$$
Toyrus has the 50% off deal... I would like to get Rayman Rabbid for $25

[GregorSamsa]

Anybody seen any Blue Dragon's on clearance at any Targets in the Metro area? I've been to W St. Paul and Woodbury without any luck. Thanks

I found a single copy buried at the Target off of 7 and 169. weak price of 29.99, I'm still sitting on the sealed game and receipt just incase.

[manthing]

Anyone in the metro find a copy of Bee Movie in :hd:?

[rmb]

Maplewood CC has a pretty good selection on the clearance wii, ps3 games. They had excite truck and TC.

[underliness]

Didn't know there was a MN deals thread! Tagged for later. You betcha

[LuisRM]

Didn't think this deserved it's own new thread, but Goodwill is having two sales this weekend at all of it's regular locations.

25% off on Saturday 15th
50% off Red tags (Typically Target merchandise, which they've never done before) on Sunday 16th
You can also sign up to win a trip worth $1,250.
http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/site/Calendar/1861133766?view=Detail&id=105061&whence=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodwilleasterseals.org%2F site%2FPageServer%3Fpagename%3Dshop_calendar


Here is a link to the stores.
http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=shop_locations

I'll have to check out Hopkins to see what they have in "the case."

[Demolition Man]

Anyone in the metro find a copy of Bee Movie in :hd:?

No luck around the Blaine/Coon Rapids area. :cry:

[DM7000]

Any good deals in Minnesota this week? I am trying to go to the Video Hollywood in Edina but theres probably nothing left.

[jrt1138]

Apple Valley Best Buy has a 50% off table set up in front of the games section. I picked up Stranglehold (X360), and the manager standing there offered to knock it down to $15, so I got that. Then he said he'd give me Beowulf and Pirates of the Caribbean (both X360) for $5 each, so I picked them up too. They also had Guitar Hero II X360 bundles for 39.99, as well as Battalion Wars II for Wii on the table, and a Crash PS2 game.

Inver Grove Best Buy has Halo 3 Legendary for 59.99, Collector's for 39.99. Also All-Pro Football X360 for 9.99. Package deals also for buying an Xbox 360. All on table at store entrance.

[llamapalooza87]

All right, so I'm tired of not having anywhere to buy games other than GameStop, Target, etc. So, I've made an editable Google Map:
Click Here to view and edit the Google Map of Twin Cities-area Independent Game Stores! (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116391819231832934596.00044a659cb6522d9b2cb&z=9)
It's editable by anyone (Wiki-style) so please please PLEASE add independent game stores-- they're really hard to find when you don't know about them. I've added all of the ones whose locations I could reasonably deduce from this thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170637) but I KNOW there are a ton of other stores missing that have been mentioned in this thread. Toyriffic, Games N Go (I got the one at Southdale, but the others are a mystery), and a bunch of other stores. I have been to basically none of these (yet), and I'm sure there are a ton of people looking for new stores-- it would be awesome if you would add information about selections, pricing, opinions, etc to the description pages in here, even if you don't have anywhere to add. Thanks, guys.

[DM7000]

All right, so I'm tired of not having anywhere to buy games other than GameStop, Target, etc. So, I've made an editable Google Map:
Click Here to view and edit the Google Map of Twin Cities-area Independent Game Stores! (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116391819231832934596.00044a659cb6522d9b2cb&z=9)
It's editable by anyone (Wiki-style) so please please PLEASE add independent game stores-- they're really hard to find when you don't know about them. I've added all of the ones whose locations I could reasonably deduce from this thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170637) but I KNOW there are a ton of other stores missing that have been mentioned in this thread. Toyriffic, Games N Go (I got the one at Southdale, but the others are a mystery), and a bunch of other stores. I have been to basically none of these (yet), and I'm sure there are a ton of people looking for new stores-- it would be awesome if you would add information about selections, pricing, opinions, etc to the description pages in here, even if you don't have anywhere to add. Thanks, guys.

Awesome idea!!

[manthing]

All right, so I'm tired of not having anywhere to buy games other than GameStop, Target, etc. So, I've made an editable Google Map

First off :applause:. Thanks for your efforts.

Games N Go (I got the one at Southdale, but the others are a mystery),

I know that there was a Games N Go at Rosedale when I was there last. I believe the other locations are Brooklyn Park(Broadway & Brooklyn Blvd in the strip mall with Cub) and St Cloud(i dunno exactly where)

I'd edit the map, but I can't get it to work :cry:

I dunno if the place is still around. They used to have a website and advertised on KFAN all the time. I haven't heard ads on the radio for awhile, and I cant pull up a website

[llamapalooza87]

For those having trouble editing the map:
I don't think Google allows anonymous editing. If you are signed in with a Google Account (GMail, Google Personalized Home, or any other Google Stuff; you can make one for free if you don't have one already) then there should be a button in the left-hand sidebar above "Minnesota Game Stores" that says either "Collaborate" or "Edit." Click there, and you should be in.

When I tried to find the Games N Go website, the closest I got was a redirect to some random eBay page.

Thanks to everyone who has tried to help thus far!

[dothog]

Just to get a notice out there a few weeks in advance, if anyone sees a MN area retailer breaking the street date on Mario Kart Wii, do us MN Wii CAGs a solid and report it here ASAP.

A few of us found Super Mario Galaxy a week before its street date last November, and we may get similarly lucky this time around, too. Your vigilance is appreciated!

EDIT: Rather than double post I thought I'd edit this one and note that it seems unlikely that BB will shelve MKWii early. I visited two yesterday and, unlike their treatment of SMG, they've all got "reserve now" cards out for MKWii. Does anyone know when the game shipped and when retailers will have them in their storerooms?

[llamapalooza87]

I'm guessing nobody will shelve it early because it's a Sunday release. Too unusual of a date for anyone not to notice.

[dothog]

I'm guessing nobody will shelve it early because it's a Sunday release. Too unusual of a date for anyone not to notice.
SMG was a Monday release. Didn't prevent people from putting it out on the Tuesday or Wednesday before.

Don't take the possibility of someone breaking the street date away from me with your logic and reason, llama. ;) I need this.

[Demolition Man]

A few of us found Super Mario Galaxy a week before its street date last November, and we may get similarly lucky this time around, too. Your vigilance is appreciated!

Mario Galaxy did not have an firm street date on it. Just an expected to be shipped out date. That means that stores can sell them the second they come in. However Mario Kart DOES have an firm street date on it which means most stores will have it under lock and key until this upcoming Sunday.

[dothog]

Mario Galaxy did not have an firm street date on it. Just an expected to be shipped out date. That means that stores can sell them the second they come in. However Mario Kart DOES have an firm street date on it which means most stores will have it under lock and key until this upcoming Sunday.
"Expected to be shipped out" date? What about the Brawl release? Was that a "firm" street date or was it an ETBSO date? Because Sears busted the shit out of that date, whichever it was. I'm not positive, but I think you're complicating things. It's as simple as all titles having a street date, not a soft street date or a firm street date or an ETBSO date.

The games are shipped out to retailers so that they arrive sometime ahead of the street date. It's up to the retailers to honor that street date. In the past, big retailers like Wal-Mart really couldn't give a shit about street dates--if they received a title on Saturday, they'd just put it out on Sunday because they could, Tuesday street date be damned.

The reason fewer big retailers will break the street date this time around with Mario Kart Wii isn't because they give a shit about Nintendo's "firm" date, it's because they've now done tie-ins with the release (pre-order bonuses, midnight releases, so on). It's now to their advantage to hold to that date. So you're right that fewer retailers are going to break the date, but it has nothing to do with Nintendo's insistence. It has to do with retailers creating retail events around that date.

My hope is that Sears continues to not give a fuck. Stick it to the man, Sears!

[Demolition Man]

"Expected to be shipped out" date? What about the Brawl release? Was that a "firm" street date or was it an ETBSO date? Because Sears busted the shit out of that date, whichever it was. I'm not positive, but I think you're complicating things. It's as simple as all titles having a street date, not a soft street date or a firm street date or an ETBSO date.

Firm street date for Brawl which was March 9th.

Yes I realize that I went a little too wordy on "ETBSO." Does "Expected Date" sound better? And yes there are those two street dates since not every game as an firm street date on em. Do you really expect an title such as "Game Party" to have an firm street date on its release? That's why many titles are given the "expected date" in case retailers get them early then they can sell them right when they show up. That's why "Mario Galaxy" was sold early - because it was given an "expected date" and not an "firm date."

The games are shipped out to retailers so that they arrive sometime ahead of the street date. It's up to the retailers to honor that street date. In the past, big retailers like Wal-Mart really couldn't give a shit about street dates--if they received a title on Saturday, they'd just put it out on Sunday because they could, Tuesday street date be damned.

Personally I'm not an big fan of street dates myself. Just put the product out and sell it when it arrives. However I can see why studios and retailers do it which is obviously to hype the product up so you will be there on release date to get it then... instead of having to guess on when it will be there (if ever).

The reason fewer big retailers will break the street date this time around with Mario Kart Wii isn't because they give a shit about Nintendo's "firm" date, it's because they've now done tie-ins with the release (pre-order bonuses, midnight releases, so on). It's now to their advantage to hold to that date. So you're right that fewer retailers are going to break the date, but it has nothing to do with Nintendo's insistence. It has to do with retailers creating retail events around that date.

Very true. You can't fault retailers for wanting to make an event out of an big release like this. Especially when retailers can use an big title like this to sell accessories, other games, and the like... or even use it to tie in with yet another shipment of Wii systems.

My hope is that Sears continues to not give a fuck. Stick it to the man, Sears!

We'll see. Personally I can hold off until Sunday to get Mario Kart. If you can get it before Sunday then that's cool. My world won't end if I don't get it prior to Sunday.

[dothog]

Personally I'm not an big fan of street dates myself. Just put the product out and sell it when it arrives. However I can see why studios and retailers do it which is obviously to hype the product up so you will be there on release date to get it then... instead of having to guess on when it will be there (if ever).
I agree. In this case Nintendo's making it easy for retailers to abide by the street date, at least in the Midwest, because the games are going to arrive so close to that date.

I figured Thursday was maybe my first chance to find MKW early, but it was nowhere to be found. Both the people at Sears and Target said that they didn't even have it back in their storeroom yet, and from what I'm reading elsewhere it sounds like Nintendo shipped them out on Wednesday.

Looks like I'll be hitting up one of the midnight releases.

[Demolition Man]

I'm having an hard time trying to decide to get either Mario Kart or GTA4. Since I can only afford one at the moment its really tricky..... decisions decision decisions.

[importguyr34]

GTA4 just got a 10 on IGN. Its def a better game. Anyways, what I was wondering is if someone knows of a place in Minny that'll be releasing GTA sooner?

[manthing]

Roseville Best Buy had over a dozen of the :360: Guitar Hero 2 bundles for $32.

Good deal for those who want another guitar, or missed out when the BC BB had it for $30

[nasum]

Game N Go in Southdale just may be one of the worst gaming stores I've ever been to. The selection is very weak and the service is even worse. I stood at the counter for more than two minutes while the asian kid sat and texted three times on his phone.

[dothog]

Anyways, what I was wondering is if someone knows of a place in Minny that'll be releasing GTA sooner?
Did anyone find a retailer that broke either the Mario Kart or GTA4 street dates?

[llamapalooza87]

Game N Go in Southdale just may be one of the worst gaming stores I've ever been to. The selection is very weak and the service is even worse. I stood at the counter for more than two minutes while the asian kid sat and texted three times on his phone.
Yeah, but we don't really have a whole lot of options. Though, there is a Play N Trade a few minutes down the road from Southdale (check my map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116391819231832934596.00044a659cb6522d9b2cb&z=9)) that I would recommend over GNG, for sure.

[aphu9876]

Anybody been to any gamestops in the area to see if they have any of the coupons that have popped up around the county?

[Zman310]

The Brooklyn Center Best Buy has a manager's clearance thing going on; they have an endcap in the games area filled with 50% off games. I only picked up Flatout for the 360 for $10, but they had quite a lot of stuff for basically every system (although don't get your hopes up for Wii games; they only had 2, Ratatouille and something else I didn't care enough about to remember the title of ;). They did have plenty of copies of each game, though)

Most of the 360 games had a bunch of copies each: Lego Star Wars II (a ton of these), Pirates of the Caribbean, GRAW, The Bigs, Stuntman Ignition

[horrido]

Not sure if this has been posted, but the Best Buy in Rogers has (about qty 8) Guitar Hero 2, 360 bundles for $24.95.

Also, a few copies of the Warriors for PSP at $9.99

[rmb]

The Brooklyn Center Best Buy has a manager's clearance thing going on; they have an endcap in the games area filled with 50% off games. I only picked up Flatout for the 360 for $10, but they had quite a lot of stuff for basically every system (although don't get your hopes up for Wii games; they only had 2, Ratatouille and something else I didn't care enough about to remember the title of ;). They did have plenty of copies of each game, though)

Most of the 360 games had a bunch of copies each: Lego Star Wars II (a ton of these), Pirates of the Caribbean, GRAW, The Bigs, Stuntman Ignition

Not sure if I missed this or it changed but I went in yesterday and they just had a rack in the aisle on the way in the store and it said mgr special b1g 2nd half off. Kinda sucked.

[Zman310]

Not sure if I missed this or it changed but I went in yesterday and they just had a rack in the aisle on the way in the store and it said mgr special b1g 2nd half off. Kinda sucked.

Huh, that's too bad. I don't remember seeing anything like that, so maybe they did change it. Did you check in the games area anyway? The 50% rack was on the end of the Wii aisle, but with that news I'd tend to doubt it's still there now.

[horrido]

Several 360 Halo consoles for $299 at Target in Buffalo. Sorry if this was already posted.

[MinnesotaR6]

Yeah, but we don't really have a whole lot of options. Though, there is a Play N Trade a few minutes down the road from Southdale (check my map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116391819231832934596.00044a659cb6522d9b2cb&z=9)) that I would recommend over GNG, for sure.



The Games N Go at the Soutdale location has been changed to Game Central. I agree that their selection is terrible.

The Games N Go at the Rosedale location has tons of retro games and has larger selection.

Games N Go Address:
7605 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 416-3263

Games N Go Rosedale Mall
(651) 636-6099

[whiptcracker]

If you're looking for Target clearance games, the downtown one seems to have dragged everything out from the back. Halo 1, Fable TLC, Star Wars Republic Commander, and almost any recent PS3 clearance game except The Orange Box which disappeared overnight.

[Davestation]

Games N Go Rosedale Mall
(651) 636-6099



This is the worst game store I have ever been to before. They wanted high prices for old sports games that I could get for $2.00 on Ebay and they wanted aroun $18. I was there awhile ago and pondering how they are still around with Gamestop across the street by the old out of business Comp USA strip.

[rmb]

Target in w. st. paul has a few jean d' arc and parappa the rapper psp for 14.98. Also had 1 pc gh3 bundle left for 40. This guitar works for 360 for those that didn't know. Though it is wired. Also had some ps3 games as well.

[rmb]

the roseville best buy has a bunch of bins in the aisle with games buy 1 get 1 free. They had 360, ps3,ps2,wii,ds,gba,&psp games in them. They also had the 360 halo controllers for 35.

[BattleChicken]

When I went to walmart last night to get my PS3 at the Eagan Walmart, I noticed a stack of Virtua Fighter 5 games in the $20 or less area -- i scanned it and it rung up at 19.98.

Its a pretty decent fighter (though better for the 360..) so I figured I'd mention it in case someone was interested in that title.

[Demolition Man]

I'm waiting for the 360 version to drop to $20 myself BattleChicken. I give it a few months tops.

[One4Deuce]

Has anyone done tried to get Best Buy to match that Wal-Mart $100 gift card with the purchase of a PS3? I'm somewhat considering this one. Trying to tell myself not to though, spent too much money lately and I have too many games.

[GregorSamsa]

Not sure if this has been posted, but the Best Buy in Rogers has (about qty 8) Guitar Hero 2, 360 bundles for $24.95.

If anybody still doesn't have a copy of this bundle yet, check the Best Buy in Savage. I was their last evening and they had a table set up by the front door with about 20 of the GHII bundles for the 360 for $23.99

[jrt1138]

Last night at Eagan Best Buy they had 2 clearance tables set up back by the games. They're selling 3 copies of the GTA4 Coll. Ed. for X360 for 30% off. Also DDR Universe 2 bundle for 30% off. Halo controllers for 50% off. One table was all $5 games, but not much stood out except maybe WarTech.

[LuisRM]

Anyone going to get in on the WalMart Ps3 MGS deal? I'm thinking about going to one of the 24hr ones and seeing if there is a huge line or not. I was going to call in a few days to check stock. I called three stores since for some reason their hours aren't online. Grrr.

[One4Deuce]

Anyone going to get in on the WalMart Ps3 MGS deal? I'm thinking about going to one of the 24hr ones and seeing if there is a huge line or not. I was going to call in a few days to check stock. I called three stores since for some reason their hours aren't online. Grrr.


Aren't all Wal-Marts 24 hours? I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's the case. I know both the Apple Valley and Eagan stores are 24 hours.

[LuisRM]

Aren't all Wal-Marts 24 hours? I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's the case. I know both the Apple Valley and Eagan stores are 24 hours.


No, I called Eden Prairie and they're open from 6-11. It seems to vary.

[manthing]

Try the Supercenters.


Stillwater/Oak Park Heights

Maple Grove

Hastings

Shakopee

[LuisRM]

Okay, I called a couple of Wal-Marts. I'm hoping other people may do the same to help out fellow MN CAGS. I'm hoping to get my hands on one, so if we figure this out it may help CAGs get a better chance at getting one. I'm hoping to hit Shakopee first then if that fails, Eden Prairie.

Shakopee - Open 24 hrs (4 in warehouse)
Eden Prairie - Open 6- 11 (2 in warehouse) Guy was hesitant to give me numbers, but he suggested a super center. Wonder if he wanted it for himself.
Bloomington - Open 6 - 12 (lady wasn't on electronics register)

Anyone else care to chip in? I just asked to talk to electronics and gave them the item number or upc number. (see below)


Notes: Thanks to Chex20
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184855&page=14
If you want to try and make it idiot-proof here's a step-by-step:

1) Ask them to sign into their gemini/telezon (new name is Gemini while the old name is Telezon).
2) Tell them to click on item management (might be product management)
3) Tell them to go into perpetual inventory.
4) Have them either type in "71171980110" for the UPC on the first line OR have them type in "543198" for "Item"
5) Have them tell you how many are "On Hand" "In Transit" "In Warehouse" "On Order"

Here's what each one means too:

On Hand: what they have in stock at the moment.

In Transit: what they are getting either today/tonight or the next day. Usually they will have it within the next day if it says "In Transit"

In Warehouse: means what they have ordered and are going to be receiving (ie. if the "On Order" number is "3" and the "In Warehouse" number is "2" then what that means is they want 3 but only going to be receiving 2).

On Order: what they are trying to order

So right now, as it stands, my Walmart is *trying* to get 2 but there's currently none in the warehouse. Hopefully it will change in time for the 12th.

[Demolition Man]

Eden Prairie - Open 6- 11 (2 in warehouse) Guy was hesitant to give me numbers, but he suggested a super center. Wonder if he wanted it for himself.

Or it could be that his manager doesn't want the number of how many they are getting to be let out.

[LuisRM]

Or it could be that his manager doesn't want the number of how many they are getting to be let out.

I think I heard him talking to his manager being hesitant to give out the numbers. In any case, it's slim pickins out there.

On a side note, Orton ain't gonna be RKO'ing anyone for quite some time. ;)

[Demolition Man]

I think I heard him talking to his manager being hesitant to give out the numbers. In any case, it's slim pickins out there.

So besides this one being an 80 gig system and coming with MSG4.... what's so special about this PS3?

On a side note, Orton ain't gonna be RKO'ing anyone for quite some time. ;)

:lol:

Forgot to switch out my avatar here on CAG with my new Becks/Donovan one.

[LuisRM]

So besides this one being an 80 gig system and coming with MSG4.... what's so special about this PS3?



:lol:

Forgot to switch out my avatar here on CAG with my new Becks/Donovan one.

I was going to go for the 40gb with GC at WalMart, but the 80gb has so much more to offer. And I can wait if I don't get it.

80gb has: dual shock controller vs. sixaxis
emulation for BC vs. none
MGS game vs. none
2 extra slots (I forget if it's memory card readers or what.)

I'd like to have the BC since I sold my PS2 a while ago, just in case.

[Demolition Man]

That MSG4 PS3 does sound nice. Good luck in getting one. :D

[rmb]

I was going to go for the 40gb with GC at WalMart, but the 80gb has so much more to offer. And I can wait if I don't get it.

80gb has: dual shock controller vs. sixaxis
emulation for BC vs. none
MGS game vs. none
2 extra slots (I forget if it's memory card readers or what.)

I'd like to have the BC since I sold my PS2 a while ago, just in case.

So besides this one being an 80 gig system and coming with MSG4.... what's so special about this PS3?



:lol:

Forgot to switch out my avatar here on CAG with my new Becks/Donovan one.

The above sums it up. Anyone wanting to buy 1 now is most likely buying mgs4. So you pay $40 more to get a daul shock which is a much better controller than sixaxiis, bigger hard drive, and emulation for backwards compatability. Your best bet to get 1 will be to hit wally world supercenters at midnight. If you don't get 1 there and you really want one get to best buy early and wait, they are supposed to have 10 per store. This fact alone tells you the 80 gig bundle may be a little low in numbers initially.


On another note has anyone seen any target's with the cheap clearance 360 and ps3 games?

[LuisRM]

...On another note has anyone seen any target's with the cheap clearance 360 and ps3 games?


My nephew works in Electronics at Target, I heard that they put out the clearance stuff on Thursdays, but I'll double check. He did say they had recently found some old PS3 games in back and that they were $7 and $14 (I forget which ones), but they went fast.

[rmb]

Does anyone trade games at blockbuster? I was wondering about this as I finally saw a store advertising this.

[buff89]

does all Blockbusters in the Twin Cities trade games? I never heard of this out of Blockbuster before.
I was going to trade in some 360 games today to get in with this extra $10 trade-value for 2 games.
I wonder where I would get the best prices.

[LuisRM]

does all Blockbusters in the Twin Cities trade games? I never heard of this out of Blockbuster before.
I was going to trade in some 360 games today to get in with this extra $10 trade-value for 2 games.
I wonder where I would get the best prices.


First link on the page should help.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170721&highlight=blockbuster+trade

[nasum]

Anybody have any luck getting their $100 off 80GB PS3?
I've been at work all day and didn't get up early enough to try a line.

[BattleChicken]

Anybody have any luck getting their $100 off 80GB PS3?
I've been at work all day and didn't get up early enough to try a line.

I live/work out of Eagan, and went to BBY to get my copy of MGS4 + guide (free. price match from CC). I saw a woman buy a MGS4 bundle and price match Walmart's offer.

The girl who rang me out said it was a corporate mandate to match Walmart's deal, so if they have them in stock, you shouldn't have problems getting one at Best Buy.

[One4Deuce]

Not an amazing deal by any means but I was able to pick up Viewtiful Joe 2 for the GameCube for $9.99 at K-Mart in Burnsville today, they had 3 more copies.

[HeyBeerman]

given another IOU for father's day ... any idea where to look for Mario Kart (Wii) ?

[dothog]

Anyone know of Wii Fits on the shelves? I'll admit that I haven't done much hunting, but in the little bit I've done I haven't been able to find one. Assuming they're hard to find.

The wife just announced that she wanted Wii Fit, which I didn't see coming as she's not much on the video games and the playing of the video games and the enjoyment and har har har. So I figure I got to strike while the iron is hot.

[rmb]

given another IOU for father's day ... any idea where to look for Mario Kart (Wii) ?

linky (http://devsite.x10hosting.com/TargetASIN/Target.php)
Use that link to enter the dcpi # to check target's inventory, I found mine last week with it when everyone was supposedly sold out. It works pretty good.

As far as wii fits go on Thursday last week the Roseville best buy had a pile of them at 10 am when I was there. I am sure they are gone but just check in stores in the week.

[Demolition Man]

The Northtown Best Buy also had a TON of this last Tuesday. They are more than likely gone at this point however. I think the demand will die down a LOT faster compared to the Wii itself since Nintendo is really sending these things to stores. It shouldn't take you long to find one. Good luck.

[Davestation]

Anyone know of Wii Fits on the shelves? I'll admit that I haven't done much hunting, but in the little bit I've done I haven't been able to find one. Assuming they're hard to find.

The wife just announced that she wanted Wii Fit, which I didn't see coming as she's not much on the video games and the playing of the video games and the enjoyment and har har har. So I figure I got to strike while the iron is hot.

If you go to the Game Crazy on White Bear Ave and 36 in Maplewood they will put you on a list and call you when its your turn. I was on the list a couple of weeks ago and they called me on Thursday and told me to come and pick it up. There is no deposit required and I am not sure if this is at all Game Crazy's or not.

[VanillaGorilla]

I am looking for a "deal" on this super huge pizza that was featured on the Half Assed Morning Show on 93X:

http://images.radcity.net/5163/2730259.jpg

Anyone know of the local place that supplied them with those monster pizzas?

[Davestation]

The Maplewood Bestbuy had a deal in the game section. If you purchased a console (360, PS3, or DS) you can pick a select game for 50% off. They also had a deal if you purchased any two video game accesories you can get 50% off select games. I got two 1600 Microsoft point cards and got the GTA IV Special Edition for $35.00. The list of games are as follows:

Devil May Cry (360 Regular and Limited Edition)
GTA IV Limited (360) $69.99/$34.99
Stranglehold (360 Regular and Limited Edition) $29.99/14.99
Geomotry Wars (DS) $19.99/$9.99

They had more, I just cant think of them right now....

[dothog]

linky (http://devsite.x10hosting.com/TargetASIN/Target.php)
Use that link to enter the dcpi # to check target's inventory, I found mine last week with it when everyone was supposedly sold out. It works pretty good.

When you say "everyone was supposedly sold out," you mean that other CAGs told you Targets were sold out but the ASIN checker told you otherwise, right? I talked to some local Target clerks and they said new stock is typically gone within 6-7 hours of being put on shelves. I'm just wondering if new stock will even register on the ASIN checker if it's only around for 6 hours. But I'll keep checking...

The Northtown Best Buy also had a TON of this last Tuesday. They are more than likely gone at this point however. I think the demand will die down a LOT faster compared to the Wii itself since Nintendo is really sending these things to stores. It shouldn't take you long to find one. Good luck.
Yeah, that's the impression I'm getting. I figure I'll find one before the week's out. All the clerks I talk to (at either BB or Target) say there's no regular day that new stock arrives--it just shows up unexpectedly and they shelve it. This process would be a touch easier if I had a day of the week I could focus on to expand my search.

If you go to the Game Crazy on White Bear Ave and 36 in Maplewood they will put you on a list and call you when its your turn. I was on the list a couple of weeks ago and they called me on Thursday and told me to come and pick it up. There is no deposit required and I am not sure if this is at all Game Crazy's or not.
That's not a bad option. I'll put my name on the list just in case I come up dry in making the rounds.

Thanks everybody!

[rmb]

When you say "everyone was supposedly sold out," you mean that other CAGs told you Targets were sold out but the ASIN checker told you otherwise, right? I talked to some local Target clerks and they said new stock is typically gone within 6-7 hours of being put on shelves. I'm just wondering if new stock will even register on the ASIN checker if it's only around for 6 hours. But I'll keep checking...


Yeah, that's the impression I'm getting. I figure I'll find one before the week's out. All the clerks I talk to (at either BB or Target) say there's no regular day that new stock arrives--it just shows up unexpectedly and they shelve it. This process would be a touch easier if I had a day of the week I could focus on to expand my search.


That's not a bad option. I'll put my name on the list just in case I come up dry in making the rounds.

Thanks everybody!
Target had the b2 games get another free last week in the ad. Mario kart was 1 of the choices that you could buy. Obviously they sold out on sun. I went looking on mon. am and every store was sold out and they had called around. The next day I checked stock and stores that had said sold out were showing in stock. I immediately went to a store and got it. I believe it was a tues. So maybe today is the day to check on picking this up.

BTW Roseville Best Buy has a bin of games b1g1 free. Though I would order some of those gamefly deals if you don't already have some of those games.

Also Blockbuster takes trade ins and told me they always have. Time to start trading them in there when their trade values are not up to date with current pricing.

[dothog]

I went looking on mon. am and every store was sold out and they had called around. The next day I checked stock and stores that had said sold out were showing in stock. I immediately went to a store and got it. I believe it was a tues. So maybe today is the day to check on picking this up.

Sounds good. It's not showing as in-stock on the checker anywhere right now, but once it pops up I'll make a run for it. Thanks again for that link.

EDIT: I just talked to someone at the Roseville BB and they said that all incoming Wii Fits are going to be held so that they're put on the floor en masse to coincide with Sunday ads. Hmm.

EDIT #2:
So I've been closely following the Target DCIP checker link and two Super Targets near me, one in Richfield and one in West Saint Paul, have both showed up as having stock "Available" in the last 16 hrs. When I first noticed the change I immediately went to Richfield and they didn't have any in stock. I asked if they had any Wii Fits in stock that day and they said no, not to their knowledge. Then early this morning the DCIP checker indicated that WSTP still had stock "Available," and since it was on my way for work, I dropped by their first thing in the morning when they opened. Again, no dice, and no indicators that they ever had stock to begin with.

So I am highly skeptical of your link, rmb. I appreciate that it could be useful, but so far it's screwed me twice. I think the lesson I learned is that if the DCIP checker shows stock, CALL AHEAD.

[HeyBeerman]

cool site, but .... what is the DCIP for Mario Kart (Wii)?

[dothog]

cool site, but .... what is the DCIP for Mario Kart (Wii)?
You can also use the ASIN from amazon.com.

EDIT: So I just got my Wii Fit from the Richfield Super Target. The DCIP Checker linked to by rmb was right this time around...if you're using it, though, I suggest you call ahead as it's definitely not 100% reliable.

Also, beerman, the Richfield ST had 8 Mario Karts in stock when I was there about an hour ago. Good luck!

[LuisRM]

FYI, if anyone is still interested or missed all the great Amazon deals for the Halo 3 legendary (w/helmet), Best Buy in Eden Praire had at least a couple for $60.

[1SwtDeception]

Kinda random.. but did anyone go to the Guitar Hero contest at Mystic? And how was it?

[One4Deuce]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution for the PS2 is $1.99 at the Best Buy in Rochester, there were like 4 copies still last night.

[Davestation]

Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Bundles are in stock at Targets, I checked Maplewood and Stillwater and each of them had been restocked. Get them why you can!!

[LuisRM]

Got a postcard for PlayNTrade in Bloomington. They're having an anniversary sale. Deals as follows:

Friday June 27 - Sunday 29
New games $5 off
Used games 28% off
Buy 3 or more used get 35% off

Tournaments
Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit June 29
Halo 2 July 26
Madden 08: July 26
Tekken 5 Aug. 9
R6V2. Aug 23

I remember finding some good deals there. The 35% off is a pretty good one.

[One4Deuce]

I just got back from the Best Buy in Apple Valley, got Flatout Ultimate Carnage and All-Pro Football 2K8 as part of their 2 for $10 clearance table. Also picked up DiRT for $19.99 (it was in their half off clearance section). Other notable games in the half off area were Blue Dragon ($14.99, should I have gone for it? I'm not an RPG fan really), UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 (also $14.99)... there were a couple others but I can't remember what they were.

[LuisRM]

Do all Best Buys have that? I don't recall seeing one at Eden Prairie. AV is too far to go for that deal.

[One4Deuce]

Do all Best Buys have that? I don't recall seeing one at Eden Prairie. AV is too far to go for that deal.

All of them do not, but Apple Valley frequently has a clearance section. Its worth checking out if you're in the area.

[HeyBeerman]

Finally scored Mario Kart today - Supert Target Edina @ opening.

Funny thing ... I didn't realize WiiFit was such a big deal. There was a line of soccer moms all jacked up about the game; not for the kids, but for themselves. They only had 10, and a couple in line asked for two tickets, I thought those denied were going to rush them.

[Davestation]

All of them do not, but Apple Valley frequently has a clearance section. Its worth checking out if you're in the area.

I was at MOA today and my tomtom said that I was only 10 miles away from Apple Vallet Best Buy. They did not have anything that caught my eye but the Target next door had American Idol (360) w/ mic. for $12.48. Also, that whole shopping center kind of seemed ghetto, I hurried back over across the river after dealing with horrible drivers in that area.

Does anybody know if there is a used bookstore/videogame/DVD/music store in the Twin Cities, I moved here from Phoenix and looking for a store like that (like Bookman's if any CAG's are familiar with the Phoenix area). I do not mind travelling.

[manthing]

Hlaf-Price books in St Paul(Highland area), Maplewood, Coon rapids, Roseville, St Louis Park(or Golden Valley, i forget)

and of course Apple Valley...in the Rainbow shopping center right across the street from the SuperTarget/BB plaza...


:lol:


And you better get used to the drivers. They're terrible all across the Metro Area

[bmsdaddy]

I am looking for a "deal" on this super huge pizza that was featured on the Half Assed Morning Show on 93X:

http://images.radcity.net/5163/2730259.jpg

Anyone know of the local place that supplied them with those monster pizzas?

Premier Pizza
651-777-1400
located in Oakdale

I think that is what it goes by these days. Could be Randy's Pizza or Premiere Pizza. Not 100% sure what it goes by currently but that is the place. I used to work there about 10-15 years ago. The pizza is the best! Try the cheese bread there, I like it with extra garlic and cheese, soooo awesome! Also recommend the Minnesota Deep Dish, pricey but incredible.

[One4Deuce]

Hlaf-Price books in St Paul(Highland area), Maplewood, Coon rapids, Roseville, St Louis Park(or Golden Valley, i forget)

and of course Apple Valley...in the Rainbow shopping center right across the street from the SuperTarget/BB plaza...


:lol:


And you better get used to the drivers. They're terrible all across the Metro Area
Are you in Apple Valley?

[manthing]

Are you in Apple Valley?

Nope, just very mobile...;)

[aphu9876]

Hey fellow twin cities dwellers, I have a random question for all of you. I have lived here for about a year, so I am somewhat familar with the area. I need a decent mechanic shop to fix my car, it is acting up lately, but I don't know any good mechanics, so any suggestions would be wonderful. Any suggestions of places to avoid would be great too. My car is a 2000 Toyota Celica in case anyone is looking for that info, thanks.

[BattleChicken]

Hey fellow twin cities dwellers, I have a random question for all of you. I have lived here for about a year, so I am somewhat familar with the area. I need a decent mechanic shop to fix my car, it is acting up lately, but I don't know any good mechanics, so any suggestions would be wonderful. Any suggestions of places to avoid would be great too. My car is a 2000 Toyota Celica in case anyone is looking for that info, thanks.

It really depends WHERE in the twin cities you are, but if you're near Fridley/Columbia Heights:

http://hagekobany.procarcarezone.com/topshop/web/web_template/temp3/contact.asp?id=137614

Hage Kobany is the only place I take my car to get work done -- and I live 40 minutes away now. I know the owner - very principaled man. I actually do most of his computer maintenance, at least when things are on fire. I trust the shop without question. There may be slightly cheaper places, but if you want a place that won't jerk you around/try to get you to do unneccesary things, I swear by this place.

[aphu9876]

It really depends WHERE in the twin cities you are, but if you're near Fridley/Columbia Heights:

http://hagekobany.procarcarezone.com/topshop/web/web_template/temp3/contact.asp?id=137614

Hage Kobany is the only place I take my car to get work done -- and I live 40 minutes away now. I know the owner - very principaled man. I actually do most of his computer maintenance, at least when things are on fire. I trust the shop without question. There may be slightly cheaper places, but if you want a place that won't jerk you around/try to get you to do unneccesary things, I swear by this place.

I suppose it would help to list where I live, right now I live in IGH but I work on the east side of St. Paul, so anywhere near those two areas would be great. I appreciate the input and if I can't find anywhere else, I can trek up there. Thanks.

[BattleChicken]

I suppose it would help to list where I live, right now I live in IGH but I work on the east side of St. Paul, so anywhere near those two areas would be great. I appreciate the input and if I can't find anywhere else, I can trek up ther