The Best Buy Gamer Gift Card Explained (RIP dear friend)

[bluetoast]

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The Best Buy Gamer Gift Card Explained

Q: What is the Gamer Gift Card?

A:The Gamer Gift Card is basically a regular gift card.

Q: Okay, so if it's like a regular gift card, why is it such a big deal?

A: That's because on the back, you can see a $5 off any video game or game accessory $19.99 or up coupon. This is the sole reason that the Gift Card is so popular.

Q: Can I use the Gift Card on something that is not priced at $19.99?

A: Only if the employee is not paying attention. From what I've heard, the price stipulation is not set into the coupon itself. In other words, if you scan it and buy a game/accessory that is less than $19.99, it would scan.

Q: Where are they located?

A: First off, remember this is at Best Buy only. Once you enter the store they can generally be found in the games section or near the check-out counter. They come in CD cases, you can't miss it.

Q: How do I use the Gift Card?

A: You take the Gift Card, go to the cash register, and ask the person to activate it. You can put whatever amount on it, but I've been told that the minimum that you can put now is $5, but I have put 1 cent on it before. It depends on your employee.

Q: Can I use the Gift Card at the same time as when I buy the game?

A: Yes. Sometimes the employee will get irritated, but you are allowed to. In this situation this is what you ask the employee to do:

You have the game and the card and go to the checkout. Ask the employee to activate the Gamer Gift Card. Then ask them to scan the coupon.

The alternative is to buy the gift card, walk out of the store, walk back in, pick up the game, and use the card and coupon. In fact, you don't have to even walk out of the store, just go back to the games section.

Q: How much money should I put on the card?

A: Put whatever amount of money on the card, but I wouldn't put more than the cost of the game with the $5 subtracted, so you don't have credit left over.

So in general, if the game is $19.99, the coupon is $5 off, so the price is $14.99. You do not want to put on more than $14.99, otherwise you'll have money left over, and you could just as easily come back another time and buy another card (with a brand new coupon) than use the card with a few dollars and no coupon.


Q: Can I buy multiple Gift Cards?

A: Yes. I assume that they will get suspicious if you buy a whole stack and put on 1 cent each. And if you put on $1 each they probably will think you are a cheap ass for giving someone a $1 gift. But obviously put less than the prospective cost of the game.


Q: So what does the current Gift Card look like, and when does it expire?

A: The current $19.99 Gift Card is lime green with a generic controller as the cover. It expires at the end of this year (12/31/06).


A: In 2005, there were multi-console GGCs as well, but they were $5 off games $29.99 or higher.


What to tell the Cashier:

Q: What if the cashier gets suspicious when I want to put on a low amount?

First off, don't necessarily put on very low amounts like 1 cent if you can avoid it. People might get wise to the fact that the cards are only good for the coupon, so try to put something like $5 or more. It'll be used towards the price of the game anyway.

A: Tell them that there's a coupon on the back and you are using it for that.

Q: What if they say that you can put a minimum of only $5/$10/etc?

A: This may be the case now, so I would do it to avoid the hassle. You can simply use whatever amount towards the purchase of the game, so it doesn't really matter what you put on. Read the Long Answer for my old opinion on the matter, and read the Short Answer to try to put on very low amounts of money (i.e. 1 cent, 10 cents, etc).

Long Answer: I had put on one cent on multiple occasions. I went to a different Best Buy and asked them to do the same. The cashier, and then another higher up person said that the minimum was $5. I had said that I already put on one cent at another Best Buy. They said that "The policy must have changed." I subsequently went to that Best Buy and a few months later, I put on ten cents and it worked just fine. The card was simply not activated yet, so it can be used at a later time.

Short Answer: Tell them that you have put on a lower amount before, and it works just fine. [Although I would avoid doing this now]

If you can't use the GGC on the same purchase as the Game, just buy the GGC by itself, walk out, walk back in, pick up the game, use it. It takes more time, but at least it gets the job done.

Well, that's it for now, again, feel free to ask any more questions, and as always, post your experiences.

[BigDirty]

I've found the best thing if you're getting quite a number of them is to put $5 or $10 on each one, when doing that, any questions are really prevented.

Another option to do is to get the GC using this formula:

(Cost of Game - $5.00 coupon) * 1.XX = amount to get card for

1.XX is used to multiply for tax purposes, example for F-Zero is as follows:

(49.99-5.00)*1.06=47.69 so you should put that much on the card.

49.99 is the cost of the game,
1.06 represents 6% NJ sales tax, adjust appropriately for your state and city.

[dynamite99]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :? im confuse

[logos999]

If you put $5 on the card and get a $5 coupon, they don't take your gift card. The whole point is that you get a $5 coupon in addition to the money you put on the gift card. $5 + $5 not $5 - $5.

[rocky76]

this is great, but I don't think you can combine coupons, so I wouldn't get giftcard with 1 cent on it.
If too many people start getting stack of gift cards and putting 1 cent, BB will surely stop the program...
I would probably stick with 15 dollars or something - I don't think they sell anything below $20 for PS2 anyways.

[Dijital]

Does this $5 off coupon work with PC Games as well?

[BigDirty]

Good question, I've never tried on PC titles... I don't see why not, but if someone can give the details of the fine print regarding this would me much appreciated.

Would come in handy for UT-04.

[Dijital]

I wanna use it to buy Generals - Zero Hour this week for 19.99 vs 24.99 I asked yesterday but of the dumbasses who actually work at best buy said no, gonna try again today and report back with my findings.

[DisturbedZen]

I have tried it on PC games and no positive ones.. I believe twice Ive done it.. But it doesnt ring up.. So we get screwed...

[gamefreak]

the coupon is not valid w/ other coupons right? cause then if the person was stupid enough buy 5 of the cards @ $1 each (say it's a joke for a friend) then go back and you now have a $30 game for $5. of course like i said it's probably only 1 coupon per perchase. any varification?

[saladdays]

the coupon is not valid w/ other coupons right? cause then if the person was stupid enough buy 5 of the cards @ $1 each (say it's a joke for a friend) then go back and you now have a $30 game for $5. of course like i said it's probably only 1 coupon per perchase. any varification?

Good point. Does anyone know this for sure?

[BigDirty]

Common sense would say you can't do that

[saladdays]

Yes, common sense would say that. But you never know when dealing with retail people.

[OntheDL]

Here's an add on for this trick if you have a Rewards Card:

When getting the gift card, put the final total of the game on the Gift card and have them scan your Rewards Card then when you buy the game have them scan your Rewards Card again.

It's like doubling your points for one transaction.

[danh920]

Does this $5 off coupon work with PC Games as well?

I was able to get $5 off the diablo 2 expansion so as far as I know it does work on pc titles

[Bdawg]

Maybe its just the two Best Buys I go to but the employees seem to have a really tough time figuring out how to work the coupon. I always seem to end up in the store for like a half hour with a half dozen assistant managers trying to get the coupon to ring up. I've done this at least 10 times and it gets to be more of a pain every time.

[OntheDL]

Yeah, me too. I think they do that to try and break your spirit.

[BigDirty]

Actually I think it's because they're easily confused. ;)

It's not a every day coupon that they'll see hundreds of in a weekend (like the preferred customer coupon pamphlets). Most of the cashiers probably aren't aware of them, and same goes for the low level management.

Just keep using them, and maybe someone will remember how to ring one in.

[Egg_Shen]

best buy doesnt care how you use these they are not getting manipulated by anybody since they recieve manufacturer rebates from the game companies your buying from. This coming from the worker.

[polobearjp]

Here's an add on for this trick if you have a Rewards Card:

When getting the gift card, put the final total of the game on the Gift card and have them scan your Rewards Card then when you buy the game have them scan your Rewards Card again.

It's like doubling your points for one transaction.

If you look on the Rewards Zone site, it states that you don't get points if you use your card to purchase gift cards. The cashier will scan your Rewards Card nonetheless but if you look at your balance down the line, it won't be credit for the gift card purchase...

[Abbott White]

Has anyone got away with using the Gamer Gift card on $15 or $10 games?

[bluetoast]

I believe some people have, but only if the cashier isn't paying attention.

[rocky76]

What's wrong with bestbuy?!!
I tried to use gamer's gift card, and the guy forget to scan the coupon. so he scans it and it doesn't work... invalid code or something.
I guess coupon must be scanned before the giftcard. so manager comes and does it again.. it works but comes up as 0 dollar off...
Whoever is working on bestbuy check out counter system is very incompetent...

[Gothic Walrus]

Can you use the coupon to take $5 off an ad-matched price?

[bluetoast]

Can you use the coupon to take $5 off an ad-matched price?

I'm pretty sure that after you price match, they consider it the "base price." In that case, you should be able to do what you normally do with any Best Buy goods.

[guessed]

Can you use the coupon to take $5 off an ad-matched price?

I'm pretty sure that after you price match, they consider it the "base price." In that case, you should be able to do what you normally do with any Best Buy goods.

It depends on the manager on duty at the time. I tried price matching nemo and ice age (dvds, but same principle) and then getting the $5 off for buying nemo with one of the other advertised family dvds (of which ice age was one), and it was no-go. They wouldn't even let me take the BB price and use the BB 10% off disney dvds coupon + get the $5 off. I know some people were able to do price match, $5 off, and 10% off dvd, kinda annoyed me, I ended up getting nemo at wally world, and I'll wait till ice age is $10 or less, no rush. The GG coupon says not valid with other offers, so if they decide to take the line that price match is another offer, there isn't much you can do besides go to another BB or wait for a different manager to come on duty.

[bluetoast]

Hmm...it's a good point. Yeah some managers are tough like that, considering every little thing an "offer."

EDIT: NOV. 26

Yesterday I went to Best Buy, and told my brother to use the GGC to buy Mario and Luigi. I took the card, and asked the cashier to activate it. She stared at me for a few seconds. I said "What about it?" She said, "Either way, you're still paying for it." I was thinking, 'I guess so, you idiot, but I save $5.'

So then I put on 25 cents on the card, and she says "What are you going to do with 25 cents?" I say "Just put it on, I've done it before, I've put on a penny before, in this store, it works." She does so, and then I guess she probably felt pretty stupid, since then I said "And now can I use this coupon here?" Then my dad told her, "See, this has a $5 off coupon, that's why he used it." I didn't even get a "have a nice day" after the transaction.

All in all, it was a frustrating transaction, my dad told me I didn't have to be so rude. My little brother thought that the lady would be fired sooner or later because she made the comment about 25 cents in a rude way. I didn't know she didn't know about the GGC and the $5 off. She just thought it was a normal gift card. I agree, maybe it was a little mean of me, but if she stared at me for a few seconds, I felt like snapping back, because of all my previous experiences with the GGC, and the fact that I really didn't want to do it again.

I actually think it wouldn't be a bad idea to memorize all the number they have to type in for the coupon, and then recite back to them: "You press 071634 and type in coupon code number 229304, swipe the card, etc." That would be pretty funny. Ah Best Buy...

[video_gamer324]

Just a reminder to everyone - if you buy or have bought the GGC in the green case, make sure you use the coupon by the end of this month - it expires 12/31/03. If you're buying the GGC as a gift for someone else (as it was intended to be used) or like to wait on using the coupon, get the one that comes in a silver case - it doesn't expire until the end of '04.

[rapsodist]

I picked up Mario & Luigi and Sword of Mana for $20 each, thanks to the Gamer Gift Card. I think I'll pick up a few more GGCs to use over the next year. I didn't have much of a problem with my local Best Buy: the coupon didn't scan correctly (it came up as a $0.00 discount) but the employee made a simple deduction so the receipt read $19.99 per game with a $0.00 discount. :P The employee did scan the coupon before scanning the gift cards, so it's not a problem of which comes first. The coupons just don't work properly...

[Romeo]

I just buy about 3 at once for 1 cent each. They cannot deny you, as you could sue them. :)

[bluetoast]

Ah, finally something positive about the Gift Card. I was at Best Buy about half an hour ago. I seriously didn't want to bother doing the GGC thing myself, so I asked my Dad to do it. I had had enough of the hassles.

So when we went to purchase PacMan World 2/Pacman VS and FF Chronicles (hooray for Square re-releasing!), my dad said to put on 10 cents each. There were two people at the counter, and looked at us a little strange. "$10 on a gift card?" I thought 'Here we go again.' Then my Dad said, "Just try it" etc, and they did. Then he told them about the coupon on the back.

Next was what surprised me: They both thought it was a good idea. One said he saw it done before, and the other said she would do that when buying games for her son. Ah, I now have two allies.

[Tespo125]

Might I add: Best Buy employees are stupid. You guys are stressing over nothing. Just walk your cheap ass up to the counter and do it!

[Naughty_Insomniac]

OK, so if I go in to buy Time Crisis 3 and Eye Toy.... I walk to the aisle and pick up 2 GGC, go up to the register and put 5$ down on each. Then go back to the aisle, get my Time Crisis 3 and Eye Toy, then walk back up to the register and make 2 seperate purchases, using one card for each purchase. Is this right?

Does it have to be 2 seperate purchases? Or can you use 2 cards for 1 purchase, if you're buying 2 items?

[guessed]

OK, so if I go in to buy Time Crisis 3 and Eye Toy.... I walk to the aisle and pick up 2 GGC, go up to the register and put 5$ down on each. Then go back to the aisle, get my Time Crisis 3 and Eye Toy, then walk back up to the register and make 2 seperate purchases, using one card for each purchase. Is this right?

Does it have to be 2 seperate purchases? Or can you use 2 cards for 1 purchase, if you're buying 2 items?

Just for clarification, you can use as many cards on a purchase as you want, regardless of the number of items. You can use one coupon per qualifying item, regardless of how many items are in your total purchase.

[valkyriesound]

Hey...

I looked at one of these cards the other day....

On the back it says that the card is re-chargeable and has a phone number on the back. In other words, you should be able to say you want to keep the card (even if it's empty) once it's activated. I'm wondering if you could just bring the empty card back the next time and use the coupon again instead of gettin another card each time?

[ps2jin]

Hey...

I looked at one of these cards the other day....

On the back it says that the card is re-chargeable and has a phone number on the back. In other words, you should be able to say you want to keep the card (even if it's empty) once it's activated. I'm wondering if you could just bring the empty card back the next time and use the coupon again instead of gettin another card each time?]


now that's lazy

[Naughty_Insomniac]

ah well, thanks guessed for answering my question. They were out of stock anyhow... :(

[valkyriesound]

Hey...

I looked at one of these cards the other day....

On the back it says that the card is re-chargeable and has a phone number on the back. In other words, you should be able to say you want to keep the card (even if it's empty) once it's activated. I'm wondering if you could just bring the empty card back the next time and use the coupon again instead of gettin another card each time?]


now that's lazy

No... it's practical if your store doesn't re-stock the cards. I hardly ever see any. :roll:

[guessed]

The card is re-chargeable. The coupon is not.

[pukemon]

yeah they take the coupon from you when u use it.

[Minger]

Wait, so if i wanted to get the XBL starter kit and they have it at circuit city for 50......

would that mean I oould print out that page and bring it in to get that for 45? 0.o

[rapsodist]

I bought the remaining stock of GGCs from one of my local BBs today. I brought the stack of 10 cards to the register, asked the guy if, after activating the cards, I could immediately use 2 coupons on a game and accessory pack I was holding. He didn't even blink an eye and said, "Sure." On top of that, he didn't scan the coupons but manually inputted the discounts for the merchandise; he never took back two coupons, so I still have all 10 left to use. :D

[user]

they can kick you out of the store though....it's a private establishment.

still, I bought five of them tonight at a penny a piece (the jewel case is worth more than that!). thanks for the tip, romeo, I was under the impression that there was a $5 limit.

btw, I second what rapsodist posted; the coupons now come up as $0.00....I might be mistaken but once upon a time it displayed -$5.00 when scanned. Not that this is a big deal since they expire Wednesday....

[computer_u]

this is great, but I don't think you can combine coupons, so I wouldn't get giftcard with 1 cent on it.
If too many people start getting stack of gift cards and putting 1 cent, BB will surely stop the program...
I would probably stick with 15 dollars or something - I don't think they sell anything below $20 for PS2 anyways.

I agree. You will be paying more than $10 per item anyway so why not put $10 on the card instead of cents? Best Buy might see the abuse and stop the program. That will be one less option for us cheap asses if they stop the GGCs. :D

[user]

Most likely they'd just put a limit on the amount...a nominal fee like $5.
(which I thought existed in the first place)

and since you brought it up, computer....

has anyone tried using the gamer card coupon with a best-buy coupon (like $5 off a specific game/accessory...they often feature "free" coupon booklets)?

The back of both have the typical "not valid with any other offer" fine print, but sometimes the register plays funny tricks on the employees :)

I was gonna try this myself tonight, but I was using a price match + $5 the coupon...didn't feel ballsy enough to attempt all 3 since you only get one shot at the service desk.

[rapsodist]

Just for the record, my local Best Buy stores have always made it clear that gift cards require a $5 minimum for activation. I guess it's not an actual company policy if so many people are able to put down $0.01 per card.

[simplygriff]

So can these be used on sale items? Depends ont eh employee I would guess. Has anyone used one on sale items?
-G

[guessed]

So can these be used on sale items? Depends ont eh employee I would guess. Has anyone used one on sale items?
-G

In almost all cases, one can use the coupon for sale items (providing they are still $19.99 or over). I have heard of only a few people being told they could not use the coupon on sale items, so that is the exception, rather than the rule. Sometimes it won't work with certain promotions, such as the buy 2, get 1 free XSN promotion, but a few people have said they got it to work with that too.

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

I guess the Gamer Gift Coupon is expired as of today. It says on it Good through 12/31/03. I have one left, and I really wanted to go use it yesterdat, but I was busy with other stuff and no one could take me. I wonder if I try this week they'll make an exception.

[Gothic Walrus]

I guess the Gamer Gift Coupon is expired as of today. It says on it Good through 12/31/03. I have one left, and I really wanted to go use it yesterdat, but I was busy with other stuff and no one could take me. I wonder if I try this week they'll make an exception.

Give it a few weeks...see if a new version of the GGC springs up.

Who knows? Maybe we'll get lucky! :D

[bluetoast]

Nope, the card's not expired, because there is a new one out that expires on 12/31/04. The purple one. Not to worry folks, there's a whole new year to save $5 and irritate Best Buy employees.

[DRJ555]

The new GGC have been out for at least three months. I have 20 saved up. Whenever I know there is a new game coming out I want a few days before or so I go to BB and buy 9 cards for $5. I never tried to put less then $5 'cause I don't need the hassle. Then I use up all the cards and one coupon to buy the game and have 8 left over.

Also the cards will take $5 off anything and they stack. So long as the employees are stupid enough. I bought a couple games and the Two Towers Extended Version so I hand the cashier 3 coupons. She scanned them all so I saved an extra $5 for the dvd.

If the game is under $19.99 it will still scan, if the employee catches it and says the game is too low just play dumb. "Oh I didn't know it had to be $20, I'll use it for something else later".

I also got MKDD for $30 'cause I tell the cashier I have 4 coupons and hand 'em to him. He scanned them all so I got $20 off. If they actually read the coupons then it won't work, but it's worth a try if you are a true Cheap Ass.

After Christmas I took my brothers to get some games. They always get about $70 in BB gift cards. So we wind up with 7 total games and accessories. So I hand the girl 7 coupons and she says that I can only use one. I tell her that it is one per item, so she then says I can only use 4 'cause I only have 4 games (3 others were controllers). So I tell her that it is games and accessories and she needs to call over a supervisor. Well she did and I saved the $35.

You can't beat this coupon when games drop to $20. That's 25% off for nothing on every item.

[user]

these threads on the new GC's are confusing me...

purple, black, silver?
no case, small case, CD case??

what's the deal on the new ones?!

[D4rkewolfe]

Simple, the new cards are basically one that expire in December of 2004. As far as I know it's the only difference.

[bluetoast]

DRJ, you're lucky to have stupid employees! Surprised that you could stack, and use it on a DVD.

[DRJ555]

I am really surprised that they are not programmed in their system to work only for games/accessories over $19.99 and only one per item. I would think it should be easy enough to have the computer refuse the coupon. Anyways their laziness is my gain. It doesn't work all the time, but when it does it's great.

[Spriggan240]

I gotta try that

[bluetoast]

I slightly updated the FAQ.

[rapsodist]

Are these cards supposed to be continually stocked throughout the year?

I'd never seen them until just before this past holiday season, and I haven't seen new stock in the store since I bought out the rest the day after Christmas. (I figured the gift cards were fair game to hoard after Christmas. O:) ) I realize it's only January 6 so maybe I just have to wait a little longer to see more GGCs, but I'd just like to know whether these cards are stocked year-round.

[bluetoast]

Yeah, I've been seeing them around for a long time man, but at certain points in time, they are right at the register, but usually you can find them on the racks in the music section, or, you know below the video game racks, where they keep the accessories, players guides, etc? They're down there too.

[rapsodist]

Thanks for the clarification about year-round stock, bluetoast. I've checked areas like the gift card rack, the shelves/counters by the registers, and the video game shelves (top and bottom), but I haven't seen anymore since I bought the 10 I spotted several weeks ago (which were sitting in the game section). Asking employees doesn't seem to help at all, so I guess I'll have to check the music aisles next time as per your advice (strange place to put the Gamer Gift Cards...). Though I'm not putting too much hope into waiting for more GGCs to show up in this area -- employees at one of my local BBs swear they've never even seen or heard of the GGC.

[peteyrose]

I had trouble finding them too, but I asked an employee in the gaming section where the gift cards were and he promptly showed me them :D

[Whambamm]

I just read this thread and I want to understand something. The Gamers Gift Card is practically a Best Buy gift card in a jewel case that comes with a $5 off coupon? Please enlighten me if I am wrong because I am confused after reading this topic.

[D4rkewolfe]

No you are completely correct. It is just that, a gift card, it comes in a jewel case. It also comes with a coupon for $5 off any game or accessory for 19.99
Basically Say you get the card and decide to buy Xenosage which is worth 20 bucks. You put 5 bucks on the card, and now you can use the coupon. Give the card and coupon to the employee before you buy the game, they swipe it and use the $5 you just put in there...and then scan the coupon for an extra $5. Now you can pay for the rest in cash.

Edit: You don't have to put in 5 bucks as mentioned before, heck you put in 15 bucks, and then all you would have paid for Xenosaga would be tax.

[Whambamm]

Thank you D4rkwolfe for the quick reply

[Spriggan240]

This card makes a good gift.

[greendj27]

This card makes a good gift.

Hmmmm...I wonder if that is why they called it the Gamer's GIFT Card? :?:

[Renzokuken]

wait a minute, are these coupons stackable?

[Poofyo101]

yes are these coupons stackable? and can u use them on systems?

[x0thedeadzone0x]

maybe im slow, but im completely confused. What with the .1 cent on each card, could employees seriously be that stupid? How does this thign work, because even though that other guy told very clearly im still confused. I just have no idea whats going on. so say if you get like a dollar on a card and then you give the coupon (5$) to the guy and the card. and its on a 20$ game then you get 4$ off total? because you had to pay for the other dollar, right? But how could you save any money if you spent less then 5$ because of the other money you spent. And also what you can use multiple coupons per item? Best buy people are oblivious what happens if the accessories are only 1 cent each and you have like 7 and you save like 35$. OK im probably wrong but im seriously confused.

[bluetoast]

No, you're paying towards the price of the game. If you put $1 on the card, you can use the card towards the purchase of the card. Therefore, the thing costs $20. For our purposes, we'll forget about tax. Okay, so you use the Gift Card. Then it costs $15. You use the Card that you deposited $1 to. The price is $14 now. Then you pay the rest in Cash. If you expect to do it once, you can certainly put more money on the card, but if you're trying to just get the card and use it, you can spend small amounts on it.

And no, the cards are not stackable, unless the employees are incompetent.

[dragonfireflys]

spend small amounts on it.

And no, the cards are not stackable, unless the employees are incompetent.

Actually the system prevents using the same discount code twice. If they manually over-ride it they're incompetent (and will likely by fired).

[Mr. Anderson]

So the point of all this hassle is five bucks + what you spent on the card? hmmm........this is for true Cheap Asses

[guessed]

So the point of all this hassle is five bucks + what you spent on the card? hmmm........this is for true Cheap Asses

Umm, yeah, it is, did you miss that point? If you don't appreciate saving up to 25% with little or no effort (on top of any other deal that might be going on), then this website probably isn't for you.

[javeryh]

So the point of all this hassle is five bucks + what you spent on the card? hmmm........this is for true Cheap Asses

Umm, yeah, it is, did you miss that point? If you don't appreciate saving up to 25% with little or no effort (on top of any other deal that might be going on), then this website probably isn't for you.

Agreed. 5 bucks is 5 bucks - I don't care what anyone says...

[Naughty_Insomniac]

I've decided to buy one GGC each time I go in. That way, I always have one ready to use and don't have to deal with a confused cashier (I hope). So I go in a couple of days ago and pick one up. When I get it home I realize the $5 coupon on the back is gone! Some dumbass must have torn it out, then put the case back on the shelf. Oh well, at least I didn't lose anything.

But still .... :evil: :evil: :evil:

Moral of the story: check the back of the case and make sure it still has the coupon

[JohnnyDrama]

Are all the GGC different now? I recently went to BB and all the cards I see have no coupon on the back anymore.

[Eggplant_Wizard]

I was just there and picked up Metroid GBA with one. The dude at the register was cool. I said I'm going to get this GGC and use the coupon. He said no problem and did it all up for me. He even said he suggests that people use them, but they never do. He was totally cool about it.

[DenisDFat]

maybe im slow, but im completely confused. What with the .1 cent on each card, could employees seriously be that stupid? How does this thign work, because even though that other guy told very clearly im still confused. I just have no idea whats going on. so say if you get like a dollar on a card and then you give the coupon (5$) to the guy and the card. and its on a 20$ game then you get 4$ off total? because you had to pay for the other dollar, right? But how could you save any money if you spent less then 5$ because of the other money you spent. And also what you can use multiple coupons per item? Best buy people are oblivious what happens if the accessories are only 1 cent each and you have like 7 and you save like 35$. OK im probably wrong but im seriously confused.

what.

I think I'm stupider for having read this.

[Ivanhoe]

The best thing seems to be (if u are going to buy a game at bestbuy)
Buy 5 giftcards . Put 5-10 bucks on each one

Walk out/in. Use the 5 giftcards on the 1 game u wanted to buy
u save 5 bucks and have 4 coupons left over for a later date.


This saves a lot of time and headaches.

[m_d_amore]

can you use the GGc on a PM?

[Masterkyo]

Yes, You can USE Gamer Gift Card Coupon to Pricematch with Circuit City Only. IF you want Pricematch with Bestbuy & Used $5 off coupon is will not WORK but you get lucky sometime (YMMV DEAL ONLY)

[Imation]

Can the GGC be used on PC games?

I was thinking of picking up Flight Simulator 2004 at $24.99 but if I can snag it for a smooth $19.99 that's even better.

[Anonymous]

Go Gamer Gift Card!

[HyperAquaBlast]

Man I just got home right now after buying a gamer gift cards for Twin Snakes when it arrives in the store tonight but when I looked at the back of the card it says the coupon is alraedy expired. WTF? Why are they selling them if you can't use them for there special purpose. Anyways is this still useable or did I just screw myself out of $5?

[magilacudy]

This one guy was trying to sell me the Halo 2 controller/coupon pack, but I was smart enough to look inside. All the coupons expired about 3 weeks ago.

Oh we were talking about GGC. Well the same visit, I went to buy a GGC and the cashier just scanned the coupon on the back.

To clarify, she thought I had already bought it. I was just staring at her in disbelief, wondering what I should do. All of a sudden she looked real confused and asked me if I had put money on the card. I didn't want to lie so I told her I just had brought the card up. I didn't lose anything either way, since I put $5 on there to pay for a game. I just asked for two separate purchases, the card and Metal Arms, so I didn't have to leave or come back.

Anyway, my point is that there's some warning or something that pops up (most likely saying there isn't any credit on the card itself) that you from just bringing up the GGC off the shelf and using it. It doesn't really matter though, as most people here would put a penny on it regardless.

[CB]

At my Best Buy, I see the the new and old cards. The new ones have a black background and the old ones have a green one. I'd be safe and get the new ones.

[cruzincontrol]

Well I just used GGC for first time...after reading some of this thread not sure if I utilized it wisely but here it goes.....I bought Dual Shock 2 Controller which was on sale for $19.99, I put $5 on gift card and used $5 coupon that came with it paid rest of it on credit card. $19.99 - $5 (gift card--which I paid with credit card) - $5 coupon (included with card) = 10.59 balance (with tax). Total paid out of pocket $15.89....I've read posts of using 1 cent to 1 dollar (can't believe cashier could allow that) for putting on card... and that has confused me a little and wondered if I should do differently in the future....(in order to get more coupons or what)

[SneakyPenguin]

Can the GGC be used on PC games?

I was thinking of picking up Flight Simulator 2004 at $24.99 but if I can snag it for a smooth $19.99 that's even better.

yes i got civilization 3 gold edition for 35 this way

[jamhole538]

dude today i went to bestbuy here in SF, CA and i went up there with one BBGC and asked whats the lowest amount i can put on....she said "whatever amount you want", SO I WAS LIKE FUCK IT, i went back and grapped everyone i could find...i got 23 total and put ONE CENT on each one ....she was like " you so mean for giving these to anyone..it must be a joke for your friend". i told her "hey my friend bought me a box of tampons for my birthday last year, so this is payback"....she just laughed , they dont give a shit at the bestbuy in SF....so now i got 115 bucks in coupons for 23cents hahahahaha bestbuy dont know what there are doing CheapAss in the house :twisted:

[GundamFan]

These posts are quite confusing. It doesn't matter how much you put on the card because you will have to pay the difference anyway. Now this would be a different story if they were stackable.

[Murcielago77]

i couldnt find any in marin city a couple of weeks ago

[Indiana]

Here's an add on for this trick if you have a Rewards Card:

When getting the gift card, put the final total of the game on the Gift card and have them scan your Rewards Card then when you buy the game have them scan your Rewards Card again.

It's like doubling your points for one transaction.

Has anyone who works at Best Buy verified if this is true? I have been buying the gift cards with my Rewards card but then not using the rewards card to buy the game. The casier is usually confused when I provide the game the coupon and the gift card. I figure if I provide the reward card too then they will really be confused!

[organicow]

dude today i went to bestbuy here in SF, CA and i went up there with one BBGC and asked whats the lowest amount i can put on....she said "whatever amount you want", SO I WAS LIKE f*#k IT, i went back and grapped everyone i could find...i got 23 total and put ONE CENT on each one ....she was like " you so mean for giving these to anyone..it must be a joke for your friend". i told her "hey my friend bought me a box of tampons for my birthday last year, so this is payback"....she just laughed , they dont give a shit at the bestbuy in SF....so now i got 115 bucks in coupons for 23cents hahahahaha bestbuy dont know what there are doing CheapAss in the house :twisted:

Hey jerk-off: thanks for being a greedy shit. Because of you and your classy move at BB, no one else in your area will be able to buy a GGC for a while. How are you going to use all those coupons, anyway? You'd have to buy 23 games at $15 each (minimum) for a total of $345.00

What a dick.

My BB has been out of GGCs for about a month now; I'll bet some tool like you has been there...

EDIT: fixed spelling

[Imation]

My local BB got rid of the GGC. :(

[Indiana]

Putting only ONE cent on the cards will probably cause them to not carry the cards as well! Why not just put $10 on them and only buy 2 at a time? I mean are you really going to buy 23 games this year at Best Buy? I figure $10 will not raise any attention from management and besides I have to spend $15 to use the coupon anyhow.

[swetooth9]

yea i recently put a penny on each of 3 ggc's...i didn't want to take all of them for 3 reasons:

1. i didn't want to be selfish and take ALL of these "jewels" from other customers

2. i didn't want to look TOO suspicious...putting a penny on each is enough

3. i don't think i will be buying 10 games this year from best buy... maybe 5...

[Sporadic]

These posts are quite confusing. It doesn't matter how much you put on the card because you will have to pay the difference anyway. Now this would be a different story if they were stackable.

Ok here we go I will break it down for you. Lets say I want Raw 2 (just meets the limit of being 19.99) I go and get a 5 dollar gift card. I take the coupon out and use it on Raw 2. Knocking it down to 14.99......now I hand them the gift card. Which knocks it down to 9.99. Now I have to pay that 9.99 out of my own pocket.

Basically when I break it all down I got Raw 2 for 14.99 (+ tax).

[Wshakspear]

...
The coupon on the back insert is what everyone is mainly talking about. The amount on the Gift Card itself has no relation to how much more you can save. as long as you actually use the gift card, you are losing NO money. If you buy 30 of them for a penny, you are losing 30 cents if you dont use the actual GC.

[JohnnyDrama]

Are the $5 coupons visible on the jewel case, or do you have to open it to see it? The GGCs at my local BB don't have a visible coupon on it.

[Tyler Durden]

I'm sure this has been answered, but I'm too lazy to search: can I, theoretically, walk in Best Buy 10 times, put 1 cent on a card, every time I go in, and stack 10 $5 coupons to get a free game, or what?

[Sporadic]

I'm sure this has been answered, but I'm too lazy to search: can I, theoretically, walk in Best Buy 10 times, put 1 cent on a card, every time I go in, and stack 10 $5 coupons to get a free game, or what?

If you are to lazy to search then I am to lazy to answer....asshole.

[OntheDL]

I'm sure this has been answered, but I'm too lazy to search: can I, theoretically, walk in Best Buy 10 times, put 1 cent on a card, every time I go in, and stack 10 $5 coupons to get a free game, or what?

If you are to lazy to search then I am to lazy to answer....asshole.

Yeah, fuck you and fuck your obsession with over-rated movies.

[Teremei]

Tell ya what, why don't you try doing that and see if it works? Personally I'm cheap, but not THAT cheap. I buy a few cards, put $10 on each. Get $5 off a game when I buy it. I'm happy.

Anyway I couldn't find it and I drove all the way to best buy. They had birthdays, weddings, a blue gift card with headphones on it, but I saw no gamer gift card with a PS2 controller on it. That was in the front of the store. Didn't spot any near the games. Can someone help me? What are they called? The gamer's gift card?

[ElwoodCuse]

Why would anyone be so big a jackass as to try and put a penny on a card? You get 100% of the money you put on the card back, and you have to buy a $19.99 item to use the coupon. Put freaking $15 on it and buy your game or whatever.

[Sporadic]

Why would anyone be so big a jackass as to try and put a penny on a card? You get 100% of the money you put on the card back, and you have to buy a $19.99 item to use the coupon. Put freaking $15 on it and buy your game or whatever.

That is what I am saying. I did that (put 15 on a card) when I picked up Raw 2.

[vherub]

here is the question:
I read the post that if you use your rewards card to purchase a gift card (in this case the gamer's gift card) that sale does not count towards your rewards points...
so then when you purchase your game and use your rewards card, whatever amount you spent on the gcc for the game will still not count towards reward points yes?

so basically if you want to buy a ggc to get the $5 coupon, the cost is no reward points for however much money you put on it, be that $.01, $15 or $47.69

[schultzed]

Not a big deal, but this thread has some bad advice . . .

You put money on these Gift Cards and get a $5 off coupon in the process.

Don't put a tiny amount on a card you pick up!!! Best Buy is certainly keeping an eye on these . . . if it is very apparent that people are buying them only for the coupon, then the coupon will go away.

I think the best way is to put at least $5 on them.

Other people have said this within this thread . . . I just wanted to repeat it for newbies.

[bluetoast]

If the employees are perplexed, I tell them myself that I'm buying it just for the coupon. Most of the time they agree with the idea, and sometimes, they even say "Oh I should try that."
The individual employee wouldn't try to shaft the customers, since they themselves can take advantage of it. And I doubt that the Best Buy computers keep tabs on the Gift Cards and have an alert if a certain low amount has been hit multiple times.

[Trevor]

Ok, I didn't read every post in the thread, so maybe some of these points have been addressed already, but there are several mistakes/omissions in the original post.

1 - The gift cards (not coupon, gift card) are good on anything in the store, not just gaming stuff.

2- Circuit City accepts all competitor coupons, including the GGC.

3 - So there is a huge reason to stock up on these cards and put less than $15 on each one. Personally, I buy about 15 at a time, putting $5 on each gift card. I then use all these gift cards ASAP, to cut down on clutter, and keep the extra coupons in my car for future visits to Circuit City or Best Buy.

4- The expiration dates don't count. Best Buy accepts all expired coupons. So the ones from your Netflix cases on CDs and movies still work too.

5- Location of the GGCs. They could be anywhere inside a BB. The new release CD section, the cashiers, the customer service counter, the game section, the new release DVD section, the gift card display near the front of the store, inside the display microwaves, etc

6- Yes, they do work on PC games, but YMMV

[Drico]

Are the $5 coupons visible on the jewel case, or do you have to open it to see it? The GGCs at my local BB don't have a visible coupon on it.

Same here. I went into my local BB expecting to pick up a few GH titles for $15 each. I felt like killing someone after examining about 50 different GGC's and seeing no coupon or mention of one whatsoever.

[JohnnyDrama]

Are the $5 coupons visible on the jewel case, or do you have to open it to see it? The GGCs at my local BB don't have a visible coupon on it.

Same here. I went into my local BB expecting to pick up a few GH titles for $15 each. I felt like killing someone after examining about 50 different GGC's and seeing no coupon or mention of one whatsoever.

I went to Best Buy a couple of days ago and now they have tons of GGCs there with the coupon. I got one and I plan to get another. Hopefully you are able to get one with a coupon, Drico.

[Trevor]

Why buy just one? Buy 20. That way, you have 19 more coupons to use at CC or BB.

[DrunkTigerWoods]

Can someone please post a pic of the card?

[bignick]

just make sure you get the new ones, my bb had a million old ones with expired coupons, and only 2 new ones. my cashier new the drill, and didnt ask me to put any money on it!

[JohnnyDrama]

Does Circuit City take both the coupon and the GCC at the same purchase, or can you only use one of them?

[doraemonkerpal]

bump for the :newbie:

[Vtdgnca]

Does Circuit City take both the coupon and the GCC at the same purchase, or can you only use one of them?

I think its a YMMV thing if your lucky.

[BABETOOTH]

Can I get this cards in New York City (Queens, Bronx Etc.)? I`ve never seen them. Thanks for the help!!!

[CaptainObviousXl]

bump for the :newbie:
this is sticky

[bluetoast]

Ok, I didn't read every post in the thread, so maybe some of these points have been addressed already, but there are several mistakes/omissions in the original post.

1 - The gift cards (not coupon, gift card) are good on anything in the store, not just gaming stuff.

2- Circuit City accepts all competitor coupons, including the GGC.

3 - So there is a huge reason to stock up on these cards and put less than $15 on each one. Personally, I buy about 15 at a time, putting $5 on each gift card. I then use all these gift cards ASAP, to cut down on clutter, and keep the extra coupons in my car for future visits to Circuit City or Best Buy.

4- The expiration dates don't count. Best Buy accepts all expired coupons. So the ones from your Netflix cases on CDs and movies still work too.

5- Location of the GGCs. They could be anywhere inside a BB. The new release CD section, the cashiers, the customer service counter, the game section, the new release DVD section, the gift card display near the front of the store, inside the display microwaves, etc

6- Yes, they do work on PC games, but YMMV

Are you sure that they work on anything in the store? I highly doubt that since the coupon specifically says something like "For Video Games and Accessories." I doubt the cashier would let you use it on anythign else.

[CaptainObviousXl]

no the giftcard itself works on anything in store cause its a normal gift card

[bluetoast]

Okay, my mistake, I read it as coupon for some reason.

[x0thedeadzone0x]

Just to clear all PC games up, it does definitely work on PC games. I scored KOTOR for 15.74 (tax) with a CAG deal + a card.

[Aryss]

I started getting these recently because of this site. Never even noticed them before, thanks. At my BB, I usually just buy like two at a time when I buy other things and put $5 on each. Last trip I bought some DVD movies and three GCC and the girl didn't know how they worked. She got a manager and he was a real jerk. He started getting annoying because I only put $5 on each and was questioning me. I just told him they were birthday favors for my son's friends. I don't have kids but that seemed to make him happy. He seemed to be aware of the GCC trick. I could have been tough about it and said it doesn't matter but what's the point. BB employees are vindictive in my area I think. I knew two people that worked there and they told me stories so I try to avoid being noticed in there.

[SqueeMK2]

Guess I'll throw a question in here.

Has anyone had any trouble activating a GGC and then using it and the coupon the same day? I faintly remember once opon a time having that problem, but I wasn't sure if I'm just hallucenating.

If Target turns out not to have Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark for $20ish tomorrow, I'll probably just end up GGCing it at Best Buy for $26.

Not the best deal in the world, but better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

[bluetoast]

No trouble, they just wonder why you're using the card on your own purchase. I'm usually like "Just do it!"

[rusty433]

A new CAG in the house!!! I just wanted to say that I took advantage of the whole GGC deal today at BB. If I didn't find this forum I would have paid over $40 for the two games I bought, instead I got them for $31.50 with tax.

I wasn't really 100% sure what I was doing, but I found the GGC's and brought my games up to the counter at the same time and asked the cashier what the lowest I could put on each of my GGC's. She replied, anything even .01 so I said ok I'll do that. She was very nice and even let me purchase everthing at the same time. So everything worked out great for me, Thanks everyone!!!

[bluetoast]

Glad to see it worked for you, and the chashier was nice. That's always a plus.

[doraemonkerpal]

bump for the :newbie:
this is sticky

yea, i know that, but not everybody reads the "stickies." i also bumped it at this point b/c every post had a question about the ggc :lol:

[Spidey21885]

I don't understand why everyone goes through the trouble of actually putting money on the card. I've never used one but is there anything stopping you from simply taking a coupon off the card and having them scan it? It would save a lot of time and aggrivation for all parties involved.

[chickenhawk]

You can't just take the coupon off the shelf and use it! I suppose you could, but that's not right and will result in this deal going away fast! Putting money on the card curbs the questions and helps the deal stay alive IMO. What's the difference, you're going to spend the money anyway.

[bluetoast]

Yeah, I wouldn't take the coupon. Just put the money on.

[vanlandw]

i am going to try this out tomorrow on super smash bros for GC and get it for 15!

:-P

[David85]

Does this work online? Is there any code of the cards to make them work online.

I hate people so I would just get like 10 of these at once and then use them online. :)

[dracula]

Does this work online? Is there any code of the cards to make them work online.

I hate people so I would just get like 10 of these at once and then use them online. :)

no it is b&m only. Dont be afraid of best buy, most of the workers are either really dumb, or really nice, or both(at least at my best buys).

[GundamFan]

OK I read that CC accepts the GGC coupon. I went in to CC today to get DOA 2 Hardcore, but I couldn't use the coupon. Is this a ymmv or were the people just being pricks?

[Ericnmel99]

I got my first GGC today. The girl at the register was cool. Ya know its very nice when you actually deal with a good employee (or one who really doesnt care about the company.) I brought the card to the register and she told me that their was a coupon on the back for $5 off games. I told her i know and thats why im buying it. She goes "thats awsome, if you want get some more and put a penny on each card. And if you dont like a person give them the card and be like i got you a gift". Once ESPN NFL2k5 comes out im using this to get the game for $15. anyway, i was just excited that i got the card and was happy to deal with someone cool.

[cheapass Gundam]

Noooooo!!!!!

I went to BB yesterday trying to pick up a game and there wasn't a GGC in sight. Grabbed an employee and asked where they moved their GGCs to and I was told that it was DISCONTINUED! WTF?! Shaq-fu them to h3ll!!!

[Duo_Maxwell]

Well if that's true then that throws a wench in CAG's wheels so to speak.

[slidecage]

yea i went to my BB sunday to get mario golf and there was only 30 of them left (I Grabbed 10 putting 10 each on them) so i blew 100 bucks but i got 10 coupons and i will blow that 100 at BB fast enough i asked if they had more but they said nope once those 30 r gone they r gone for the year

[Strider Turbulence]

I'm not taking any chances, I'm grabbing a handful of GGC and putting miniscule amounts of change on each of them.

[smash bro]

I'm really... really tired. So I haven't looked through all of the other replies. But, can you use the GGC on PC games?

[Ericnmel99]

I'm really... really tired. So I haven't looked through all of the other replies. But, can you use the GGC on PC games?

I believe its good for any video game or accessory $19.99 or over. I would assume that includes pc games.

[snipegod]

My store has pulled all of their GGCs.

I know they pulled them because they had at least 100 before, and they're all gone over a week?

Rest in peace, GGC, you were sweet while you lasted.

[willardhaven]

The coupon expires in December anyway...

[Strider Turbulence]

They still had plenty at 3 BB stores I went to here in Boston. All three of them gave me hassles when I tried to get several GC so I said just said 'fuck it'.

[Kaijufan]

I'm really... really tired. So I haven't looked through all of the other replies. But, can you use the GGC on PC games?
Yes. Earler this week I used the GGC on the Rise of Nations expansion pack. The guy was so cool about it too. I did not even have to put any money on the gift card, he just scanned the coupon and had me put it back on the shelf.
That was on Sunday the 15 and I was at the BB near the Mall of America, which is right by their headquarters.

[Strider Turbulence]

The Gift card should be going on until at least the end of next year. I seen new cards at the register that expire 12/31/05.

[Final Starman]

I saw like, 100+ GGC at my BB (East Gate Square, South Jersey) so I don't think they're discontinuing this. Either that or no one knows too much about this. Either way, GGC + Star Ocean 3 @ CC (9/5 folks) will get you SO3 for $35. Ownage.

[Final Starman]

Also, if you do use the GGC at CC does the item have to be above 19.99?

[Wshakspear]

I picked up the AliG show last night at BB, and they now have new and shiney GGC that last until 12/31/05...so quit getting scared that its going away. This is the 3rd version of it, 2nd year of use, and apparently going on 3...they like the fact people are buying games there, even with coupon.

[jetsetradio21]

I picked up the AliG show last night at BB, and they now have new and shiney GGC that last until 12/31/05...so quit getting scared that its going away. This is the 3rd version of it, 2nd year of use, and apparently going on 3...they like the fact people are buying games there, even with coupon.

It's not going away but the new generationof GGC's do not include the $5 off coupon, so what's the point in using it anymore?

[rapsodist]

Hmm, I just got back from my local BB here in Los Angeles -- there were no GGCs available, and I was told that GGCs with coupons have been discontinued. I even asked if they just meant the GGC that expired in '04 (since it would be conceivable for that to be discontinued around this time of year), but I was told that the discontinuation was for good. If you're right about new GGCs with coupon, Wshakspear, my local BB is talking crazy or Southern California is getting the shaft.

[SneakyPenguin]

Hmm, I just got back from my local BB here in Los Angeles -- there were no GGCs available, and I was told that GGCs with coupons have been discontinued. I even asked if they just meant the GGC that expired in '04 (since it would be conceivable for that to be discontinued around this time of year), but I was told that the discontinuation was for good. If you're right about new GGCs with coupon, Wshakspear, my local BB is talking crazy or Southern California is getting the shaft.

I can confirm there are new '05 GGCs WITH the coupon. Looks like SoCal is getting the shaft.

[Yo Mama]

I was in Torrace (soCal) over the labor day weekend, and there are 2005 gamer's gift cards in the front with all the other gift cards (music, video). The 2005 ones are green.

Maybe the best buy employees mean they won't be getting any more 2004 gift cards.

[Ivanhoe]

All bestbuy stores should be getting the new green 12-31-05 gamer coupons soon if they dont have them by now.

now they are trying the same thing with movies/music i think those coupons are 2dollars off ?

[shrike4242]

Grabbed some pics of the 2005 GGC with my handy camera phone, so you all can see what it looks like.

Here's the front:

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421551458/3.jpg?x=336

And here's the back:

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421551458/4.jpg?x=336

[Nutts]

Well, maybe I just don't like confrontation, but I go the store, buy a card put 10$ on it, and then go the next day to buy the game I want. No one ever gives me flack. I have even just started putting a dollar on a new card everytime I use a card, so that I can have one handy at all times. I have heard friends getting flack for trying to get multiples at once for just 1$. But really, my BBs have hundreds of these things almost all the time. There is no need for me to get more than one at once.

[guessed]

All bestbuy stores should be getting the new green 12-31-05 gamer coupons soon if they dont have them by now.

now they are trying the same thing with movies/music i think those coupons are 2dollars off ?

I haven't seen any movie coupon ones, except the Disney ones, but I hope you are right. I buy most of my DVDs from Best Buy anyway, and that will make it even better.

[Devin]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :?

Well said! That's the logic I'm sticking to also.
I honestly do NOT understand the purpose of this, so called, "deal".

[guessed]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :?

Well said! That's the logic I'm sticking to also.
I honestly do NOT understand the purpose of this, so called, "deal".

Wow, pull out a quote from over a year ago instead of reading through the thread and trying to figure it out. Just, wow.

But, being the helpful sort that I am, I will do my best to clear it up as simply as possible. You put however much you want on the card, be it $1, $5, $10, etc. This amount comes out of your wallet, either from a credit/debit card or cash. You now have a gift card worth, lets say, $10. Turn package over. Oh look, there is a $5 coupon! You can use this coupon to get $5 off any video game or accessory $19.99 or up. So, for your $10, you get $10 to spend on anything in the store, plus a $5 coupon to use on a game or accessory. Does that clear it up at all?

[Trakan]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :?

Well said! That's the logic I'm sticking to also.
I honestly do NOT understand the purpose of this, so called, "deal".

:shock: It's fucking easy. Put whatever amount you want on it, I usually buy the gift card for $15, plus you get that plus a 5 dollar off coupon. That equals a 20 dollar game for 15 bucks.

[zewone]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :?

Well said! That's the logic I'm sticking to also.
I honestly do NOT understand the purpose of this, so called, "deal".

LMAO!

[JasonTerminator]

Today, at Best Buy, I went into the line after looking quite a bit for the GGCs (They weren't in the game section like normal, instead there were a bunch of Birthday Gift Cards that don't have any coupons at all. I had to go near the register to find one.)

I tried to put $1 on it, but was promptly told it had a minimum of $5.

I walked out of the store, walked back inside, got my copy of Pokemon: FireRed, and went back into line. The cashier who took me this time had some trouble, and tried to get help from the cashier that helped me earlier. He then complained to the manager that I had walked outside, walked back inside, and am using the card the same day I bought it. They said they would honor it now, but they wouldn't later.

I'm not worried about it, personally, since I don't intend to go to BB anytime too soon, and there isn't anything written on the card that says that I can't use the coupon and card the same day I get one. Hell, when I asked the employee where it said I couldn't he just repeated himself like an idiot.

On a side note, I wanted to use the CD coupon from the Madden Booklet today as well, but after that little skirmish with BB employees, I went to CC to get the CD instead, which saved me more money because the base price of the CD was cheaper there.

So, the motto is: Use GGC and everything else at CC instead of BB because BB sucks ass.

[shrike4242]

Today, at Best Buy, I went into the line after looking quite a bit for the GGCs (They weren't in the game section like normal, instead there were a bunch of Birthday Gift Cards that don't have any coupons at all. I had to go near the register to find one.)

I tried to put $1 on it, but was promptly told it had a minimum of $5.

I walked out of the store, walked back inside, got my copy of Pokemon: FireRed, and went back into line. The cashier who took me this time had some trouble, and tried to get help from the cashier that helped me earlier. He then complained to the manager that I had walked outside, walked back inside, and am using the card the same day I bought it. They said they would honor it now, but they wouldn't later.

I'm not worried about it, personally, since I don't intend to go to BB anytime too soon, and there isn't anything written on the card that says that I can't use the coupon and card the same day I get one. Hell, when I asked the employee where it said I couldn't he just repeated himself like an idiot.

On a side note, I wanted to use the CD coupon from the Madden Booklet today as well, but after that little skirmish with BB employees, I went to CC to get the CD instead, which saved me more money because the base price of the CD was cheaper there.

So, the motto is: Use GGC and everything else at CC instead of BB because BB sucks ass.

My CC's wont honor the GGC, and I've tried many of them in my area.

There's nothing on the card to say you can't use it same day as purchase, so until they put it on the text of the card, or anywhere else it's visible, then they can just go jam it.

I make a point to pick a different line for my GGC usage after I buy it, but if you leave the store and come back again, then it's a different trip to the store.

Hell, if they really whine, step off of their property and back onto it. Makes you a new customer. :D

[zewone]

My Bestbuy took all the GGC out!! Could someone with a lot of GGC's send some out to me? I would cover cost and shipping. Just put a penny on them or if they let you take them without putting money on them it would be even better. Ahh! I can't believe they did this. I would prefer the 2005 versions.

[pimp tyranny]

it's not hard to understand

[suko_32]

I put a penny on two GGC yesterday at a BB in Delaware.

[Mospeada_21]

BB's GGC is one of the best ways of save $ on games. A lot of my game purchases now go to BB because of the GGC. Never had a problem, employees, on the floor and at the registers, have always been very helpful.

[Mospeada_21]

My Bestbuy took all the GGC out!! Could someone with a lot of GGC's send some out to me? I would cover cost and shipping. Just put a penny on them or if they let you take them without putting money on them it would be even better. Ahh! I can't believe they did this. I would prefer the 2005 versions.

Someone probably just bought them, that's all. Wait for it to be restocked. I am lucky to have 6 BB's in my area. :D

edit: I also give the $5 coupons to my friends that purchase games.

[Dok Diamond]

ok u pay $5 for the card, u save $5 on the game, it's like nothing ever happen :?

Well said! That's the logic I'm sticking to also.
I honestly do NOT understand the purpose of this, so called, "deal".

Wow

Reatards

[ElwoodCuse]

WHY do you jerks continue to do shit like putting a penny or a dollar on a GGC when to use the coupon you have to spend at least $14.99? All you are going to do is make the store stop having them at all.

[Trakan]

WHY do you jerks continue to do shit like putting a penny or a dollar on a GGC when to use the coupon you have to spend at least $14.99? All you are going to do is make the store stop having them at all.

The money has to be spent at BB anyways, so what does it hurt?

[hiccupleftovers]

Today I tried to use the GGC after I had PMed a game from Fry's but they wouldn't allow me to. In the past they had but today they said it would be like giving me a double discount. Is this some new policy?

[snipegod]

WHY do you jerks continue to do shit like putting a penny or a dollar on a GGC when to use the coupon you have to spend at least $14.99? All you are going to do is make the store stop having them at all.

You have to spend at least $14.99 after the GGC, yes, but ... and here's the point that all of you need to read so that this question doesn't come up again: YOU CAN USE THE COUPON AT CIRCUIT CITY, WHO HAS BETTER PRICES MOST OF THE TIME ANYWAYS.

Understand?

Now, there's no need to call me, and my associates, jerks.

[snipegod]

I apologize if my post above is taken out of context.

However, this site is called CheapAssGamer.com, not CorporateWhoreGamer.com ...

All deals end; it's just a question of how fully you are able to take a part in it.

Also, I'm tired of being called names (whether specifically or generally) because of legal participation in particular promotions. You don't hear anyone complaining and saying "Hey, you f'ing jerks, don't trade in GoGo HyperGrind and Pro Race Driver to FYE, because then they'll change the trade-in value!"

[Haruko821]

Could I use a GGC on the "2 for $30" sale at BB this week?

[SneakyPenguin]

Could I use a GGC on the "2 for $30" sale at BB this week?

No, unless you got a stupid employee. The ggc says not to be combined with any other offer.

[Vtdgnca]

can you use the GGC along with a raincheck?

[ArchangelOfWar]

Just used a GGC on ESPN College Hoops 2K5 (GREAT game, BTW). My BB cashier seemed hip to what I was doing, and didn't seem too stirred up about it. All I put on the card was $0.10. A dime. I love it!

[icemanjmw13]

Usually if I'm getting a game right away I put $15.00 on the card. Doesn't really matter if you get a cool cashier like you had, but some of them get funny if you put a dime.

[ArchangelOfWar]

They can get funny and act suspicious all they want..as long as they do it.

[bluetoast]

*Updated the FAQ slightly*

[Celsius]

Wackness. Back around August the Best Buys in So. Cal. had a bunch of 2005 GGC but now they have none! I've been to three different Best Buys and 2 of them (the ones in Woodland Hills and WestWood) no longer have any GGC. It's been like this since Nov.

The Best Buy in Porter Ranch has only 2004 GGC, only about 12 left, I picked up 3 today ($1 on each) in case I need to get anything before Dec. 31 (Metal Slug Advanced, Viewtiful Joe 2).

Now all I see is PS2,EA, & X-Box Gift Cards and those are only for games that are $29.99 & up. Looks like GCN, GBA, and DS is getting the shaft. Darn.

[drunken_master]

so, is the deal dead? i just got a $50 giftcard and i want 5 bucks off HL:2 CE

[Battousai1002]

I only saw the ps2 ones at my BB too. $5 off any ps2 purchase $29.99 and up.

[cheapass Gundam]

Wackness. Back around August the Best Buys in So. Cal. had a bunch of 2005 GGC but now they have none! I've been to three different Best Buys and 2 of them (the ones in Woodland Hills and WestWood) no longer have any GGC. It's been like this since Nov.

The Best Buy in Porter Ranch has only 2004 GGC, only about 12 left, I picked up 3 today ($1 on each) in case I need to get anything before Dec. 31 (Metal Slug Advanced, Viewtiful Joe 2).

Now all I see is PS2,EA, & X-Box Gift Cards and those are only for games that are $29.99 & up. Looks like GCN, GBA, and DS is getting the shaft. Darn.

Haven't seen any GGC at the Best Buys of Pasadena, West Covina, and City of Industry since summer. When I asked one of the blue shirts, they said it was being discontinued. WTF.

Been buying my games from Target since then. Fuck BB.

[MetalGator]

Gainesville FL BB is drastically phasing out the classic GGC. On 4 visits starting 12/20 I have found only two (one being a 2003 edition nonetheless), both times they were the only ones of their type around. 3rd visit was the first time I saw the Xbox cards.

Tonight I PM-ed Call of Duty for Xbox to EB and wanted to use the cuopon but couldn't. Should I have aruged? The employee really did seem to be trying everything, then another employee (don't know if he was higher up or not) looked at the screen, then the cuopon and said it was only off the original. I ended up using it on an Xbox HD cable, but theoretically should I have argued the PM thing?

[swetooth9]

would a store like CC Pricematch BB's ad AND take a GGC?

[bluetoast]

I haven't tried it myself, but it's worth a shot.

[3QGojo]

I went to BB today and picked up 5 GGC's for $0.05. That's a good deal for a $25 value. They still had a buttload left at my BB and on the back of each of the ones that I got they said they were valid through 12/31/05.

[mkelehan]

I just went to the Best Buy in Columbia, MD. Plenty of 2005 GGCs in the front of the store, but they've got a new (and supposedly national) policy of a $5 minimum on gift cards. Which, of course, is no problem; get 3, and use them on your first purchase.

Also, tried to use the GGC on a PM, no go.

[3QGojo]

That's funny because I went and picked up Taiko Drum Master at BB today and PM CC for $49.99 and then I used the GGC for an extra $5 off (since the cashier girl just gave me the coupon for free when she realized what I was doing). So I got it for $44.99, but I also had a $40 BB gift card from the holidays, so I used that as well and I got it for $4.99 + tax, not bad eh?

[Trakan]

I'd like to add that there is a 2005 GGC. It is a lime green color and does not expire until 12/31/05. Here is a picture.

http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3069/albumpicphp1ey.jpg

bluetoast, would it be possible for you to add this to the OP? I could do it, but it's your thread.

[hotwls13]

I bought ten of these the other day. I had the girl put $1 on each one. She kind of gave me a weird look, I said they were gag gifts. So, if I don't end up buying ten games this year, I will just use whatever I have left at the end of the year. I figured grab them now just in case they catch on. I did notice that the game gift cards in the game section were $5 off when you spend $29.95 not the $19.95. Plus you get these nice new jewel cases for FREE! I love free stuff.

[shrike4242]

I'd like to add that there is a 2005 GGC. It is a lime green color and does not expire until 12/31/05. Here is a picture.

http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3069/albumpicphp1ey.jpg

bluetoast, would it be possible for you to add this to the OP? I could do it, but it's your thread.

I have pics of all the GGC's in my picture gallery, for those that would like to take a look at them, both the $29.99 and the $19.99 varities.

[Trakan]

I'd like to add that there is a 2005 GGC. It is a lime green color and does not expire until 12/31/05. Here is a picture.

http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3069/albumpicphp1ey.jpg

bluetoast, would it be possible for you to add this to the OP? I could do it, but it's your thread.

I have pics of all the GGC's in my picture gallery, for those that would like to take a look at them, both the $29.99 and the $19.99 varities.

I actually looked in your profile for the pics, but they weren't there. It was weird. I ended up saving them to mine though. I think I am going to edit the OP with pics of all the GGCs.

[Zon27]

I'd like to add that there is a 2005 GGC. It is a lime green color and does not expire until 12/31/05. Here is a picture.

http://img139.exs.cx/img139/3069/albumpicphp1ey.jpg

bluetoast, would it be possible for you to add this to the OP? I could do it, but it's your thread.

I picked up 3 the other day. Already gave one away as a gift....

Thanks Trakan.

[Trakan]

No problem. I updated the OP as well.

[guessed]

I picked up 3 the other day. Already gave one away as a gift....

Gave it away as a gift? What're you, nuts? These things aren't meant to be used as gifts. JK.

[3QGojo]

Yea, I picked up 6 GGC's at BB because I onlt saw a few left on the shelf today. I wonder if they're stopping the GGC because of the glitch that takes $5 off every game you purchase when a $19.99+ title is bought. I'll have to check with them and see what's going on.

Also, I had put 1 cent on a GGC and when I went to buy a game I had the cashier swip the card first, only to tell me that the coupon must be scanned before the card, otherwise it won't work.

On a totally different purchase I went to the same cashier and I had her scan the coupon first and then when she tried to swipe the card she said it didn't work and that I couldn't use the Gift Card in combination with the coupon.

I didn't really care because I had only put 1 penny on the Gift Card both times, but I did this to merely test it out. I was wondering if it was just that cashier person, the BB I was at, or can you really not use the coupon/gift card on the same purchase because that seems odd to me.

[hotwls13]

I'll have to check with them and see what's going on.

I was wondering if it was just that cashier person, the BB I was at, or can you really not use the coupon/gift card on the same purchase because that seems odd to me.

First, I hope you were kidding about checking with Best Buy to see if they have fixed the glitch. It would be nice if they didn't realize the glitch for as long as possible.

Second, to answer your question about the coupon then gift card. You do have to give them the coupon before the gift card, but only after everything has been rang up. If you give them the coupon at the beginning it doesn't work at all. I always use the coupon with my $1 gift cards. I have saved probably over $100 due to there glitch.

[3QGojo]

First, I hope you were kidding about checking with Best Buy to see if they have fixed the glitch. It would be nice if they didn't realize the glitch for as long as possible.

I didn't mean that I was checking on the glitch, I meant that I was going to check and see if they'd still be carrying the GGC at my BB.

I also have benefitted from the glitch, since I went to buy Katamari Damacy (which I love) and I ended up picking up a copy of Ribbit King as well. When I used the GGC I got Ribbit King for $4.99 and Katamari Damacy for $14.99. So the glitch saved me an extra $5 off Ribbit King and I am still laughing about it.

As far as that purchase went, I did let the cahsier scan the items first and then the coupon. However, I bet that cashier just has it in for me 'cause ever since I PM'd MGS3 at KB she has had her eye on my like I'm a thief.

[Zon27]

I'm planning on hitting a Best Buy tomorrow that cags probably don't think about but it's in a college area so it might be dry...we'll see.

If anyone needs a GGC I have a few...and might have a few more tomorrow.

The associate I talked to last time I was in store said he thinks they pulled them in favor of the Xbox GCs and the EA GCs (GAY!).

Anyways, hopefully that's not true....

[3QGojo]

Well here's a question are we allowed to photocopy the coupon on the back of the GGC? Because I don't see where it says not to photocopy it anywhere, and each coupon has the same UPC number so I could see how this would conceivably work.

[Zon27]

I'm planning on hitting a Best Buy tomorrow that cags probably don't think about but it's in a college area so it might be dry...we'll see.

If anyone needs a GGC I have a few...and might have a few more tomorrow.

The associate I talked to last time I was in store said he thinks they pulled them in favor of the Xbox GCs and the EA GCs (GAY!).

Anyways, hopefully that's not true....


Eh, so I didn't have any luck finding any GGC today. Well I did, 2 in fact, but they are the one's from last year. Craptacular.

[Trakan]

I'm planning on hitting a Best Buy tomorrow that cags probably don't think about but it's in a college area so it might be dry...we'll see.

If anyone needs a GGC I have a few...and might have a few more tomorrow.

The associate I talked to last time I was in store said he thinks they pulled them in favor of the Xbox GCs and the EA GCs (GAY!).

Anyways, hopefully that's not true....


Eh, so I didn't have any luck finding any GGC today. Well I did, 2 in fact, but they are the one's from last year. Craptacular.

Might want to ask a manager about that. My BB still sells the Gift Card that expired on 12/31/03, so they allow the use of the coupon. He even signed the coupon so I would have any problems.

[hotwls13]

First, I hope you were kidding about checking with Best Buy to see if they have fixed the glitch. It would be nice if they didn't realize the glitch for as long as possible.

I didn't mean that I was checking on the glitch, I meant that I was going to check and see if they'd still be carrying the GGC at my BB.

I also have benefitted from the glitch, since I went to buy Katamari Damacy (which I love) and I ended up picking up a copy of Ribbit King as well. When I used the GGC I got Ribbit King for $4.99 and Katamari Damacy for $14.99. So the glitch saved me an extra $5 off Ribbit King and I am still laughing about it.

As far as that purchase went, I did let the cahsier scan the items first and then the coupon. However, I bet that cashier just has it in for me 'cause ever since I PM'd MGS3 at KB she has had her eye on my like I'm a thief.

Got it. Your Best Buy must be smaller than ours. I have never had the same cashier, nor even seen any from previous purchases. Is it just ours or does BB have a ton of people working at all times? No wonder they try to screw us "Devil Customers" they have waaaay too many employees to feed.

[newbcheapy]

Today, I tried to use the $5 off coupon to buy the PC game Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles ($19.99) but was unsuccessful. The coupon was scanned but the value of the coupon on the cashier's computer screen was $0. The cashier asked the supervisor who said the coupon was for a "video game" which meant xbox and such. Not a computer game. I walk away without buying the game.

This was my first time using the coupon and so assumed that it was my mistake. Did I buy the wrong gift card? I bought the "Game Gift Card" which is lime green in color. The coupon says "$5 off any video game software or accessory $19.99 and up". Coupon valid though 12/31/05. The upc of the coupon is 400066818333.

[Trakan]

Today, I tried to use the $5 off coupon to buy the PC game Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles ($19.99) but was unsuccessful. The coupon was scanned but the value of the coupon on the cashier's computer screen was $0. The cashier asked the supervisor who said the coupon was for a "video game" which meant xbox and such. Not a computer game. I walk away without buying the game.

This was my first time using the coupon and so assumed that it was my mistake. Did I buy the wrong gift card? I bought the "Game Gift Card" which is lime green in color. The coupon says "$5 off any video game software or accessory $19.99 and up". Coupon valid though 12/31/05. The upc of the coupon is 400066818333.

I've heard it's YMMV for PC games, although I think it should've worked. It's always said "$0" for me, and they just entered the $5 off by hand.

[newbcheapy]

Today, I tried to use the $5 off coupon to buy the PC game Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles ($19.99) but was unsuccessful. The coupon was scanned but the value of the coupon on the cashier's computer screen was $0. The cashier asked the supervisor who said the coupon was for a "video game" which meant xbox and such. Not a computer game. I walk away without buying the game.

This was my first time using the coupon and so assumed that it was my mistake. Did I buy the wrong gift card? I bought the "Game Gift Card" which is lime green in color. The coupon says "$5 off any video game software or accessory $19.99 and up". Coupon valid though 12/31/05. The upc of the coupon is 400066818333.

I've heard it's YMMV for PC games, although I think it should've worked. It's always said "$0" for me, and they just entered the $5 off by hand.

Thanks much for the quick reply! I guess next time I will try to insist that the coupon is applicable and persuade the cashier to manually enter the $5 off.

BTW, I was at the Columbia, MO and Ellisville, MO stores today and they had gamer gift cards for sale there.

[Squall280]

why do people put like one cent on these cards? if you put 5 dollars down your not losing 5 dollars. i am confused and new to this.

[3QGojo]

I put 1 cent on them because I've run into cashiers that have told me that I can't use the actual gift card in combination with the $5 off coupon and therefore I would be losing the amount of money that I put on the card (but who cares about 1 penny?).

[WhipSmartBanky]

why do people put like one cent on these cards? if you put 5 dollars down your not losing 5 dollars. i am confused and new to this.

Because nobody really WANTS the gift card, they just want the coupon, so why bother with the extra hassle? If you're picking up a few of the cards and you don't intend to use them right away, that's like giving Best Buy a loan on your money. If they want to call us devil customers, then eff them up the a.

[weaponx666]

Well here's a question are we allowed to photocopy the coupon on the back of the GGC? Because I don't see where it says not to photocopy it anywhere, and each coupon has the same UPC number so I could see how this would conceivably work.

I was also wondering this. My BB has no more 05 $19.99 GGCs, but I have 5 of them each with $.01 on the card. If each coupon has the same UPC on it, then I'm going to go to Kinkos and have them photocopies in color in thick stock paper so they won't know it's a copy! Now I will have an unlimited supply for the year!

Also, can the coupon be used online?

[Josef]

Just to clear up a couple of things that were mentioned recently...

The gift card that comes with the coupon is a regular Best Buy gift card and can be used for ANY purchase and in combination with ANY coupon. If a cashier refuses to allow it then ask to speak with a manager as that cashier is obviously clueless.

The minimum amount that Best Buy allows on any gift card is $5 per their written regulations; however the system is set up to allow any amount to be put on the card. If the cashier doesn't know about the $5 minimum then she will put any amount requested on the card because the system will allow it.

[seanw]

Numerous reports that the "glitch" has been fixed and that the coupon only works as intended -- i.e. $5 off any game $20 or higher.

[UMDTerrapin235]

Ok i am very confused. Say you buy 2 ggc's and put 5 dollars on each one. so that would be 10 dollars to use from the gift card and ten from the coupon. Could you use both ggc's and get the game for free?

[chickenhawk]

Ok i am very confused. Say you buy 2 ggc's and put 5 dollars on each one. so that would be 10 dollars to use from the gift card and ten from the coupon. Could you use both ggc's and get the game for free?

No. You can use both gift cards at once, but not both coupons.

[mcgavin27]

can u use the coupon on a game that is on sale, say oddworld stranger's wraith, which is 35 dollars.
can i use the coupon and get it for 30 dollars?

[Trakan]

can u use the coupon on a game that is on sale, say oddworld stranger's wraith, which is 35 dollars.
can i use the coupon and get it for 30 dollars?

Yes.

[mcgavin27]

thanks

[Devin]

At my local Best Buy (Countryside, IL) they have the traditional GGCs again - the ones that say "$5.00 off any game or accessory $19.99 and up". They are located on the side shelf of the PS2/Xbox rack (it's one rack: GGCs are right of the PS2 games and left of the Xbox games).

[oper00]

At my local Best Buy (Countryside, IL) they have the traditional GGCs again - the ones that say "$5.00 of any game or accessory $19.99 and up". They are located on the side shelf of the PS2/Xbox rack (it's one rack: GGCs are right of the PS2 games and left of the Xbox games).

For some reason, my BB re-stocked last year's GGC. There's like 80 of them, literally taking up the game section..

[icemanjmw13]

Sorry if I'm behind, but have they fixed the glitch that took $5 off every game?

[hiccupleftovers]

Sorry if I'm behind, but have they fixed the glitch that took $5 off every game?

Yes a few weeks ago I believe.

[Trakan]

Sorry if I'm behind, but have they fixed the glitch that took $5 off every game?

Yes.

[H-Town Info]

does the 19.99 and up ggc coupon still work even though the expire date on the back said 12/31/03?

[guessed]

does the 19.99 and up ggc coupon still work even though the expire date on the back said 12/31/03?

First of all, there are $19.99 and up ones that expire 12/31/04, as well as 12/31/05. Some stores will still accept the expired ones, YMMV.

[jaykrue]

So is this basically the end of the golden era of the GGC? Say it ain't so! :(

[Rig]

My local BB (Bloomington, IL) has a ton of the newer GGC. The ones that expire at the end of the year.

[jaykrue]

My local BB (Bloomington, IL) has a ton of the newer GGC. The ones that expire at the end of the year.

hmm, that's not TOO far of a drive... I gotta go to Orland Park anyway so maybe I can swing by...

[WeaponX2099]

Orland's got them, maybe i'll get 2 or 3.

[jaykrue]

Orland's got them, maybe i'll get 2 or 3.

Where? The Best Buy on 159th and La Grange?

[sabin23]

Does PM work in conjunction with the GGC?

I was thinking of PM for $19.99 MVP 2005 (XB) and then using GGC.
Seems like some CAG seem to have trouble with this.

[dazocan]

Does PM work in conjunction with the GGC?

I was thinking of PM for $19.99 MVP 2005 (XB) and then using GGC.
Seems like some CAG seem to have trouble with this.

I tried that last week with Gran Turismo 4 and brother in arms. I had them price match fry's price of 37.99 for each one, and when I tried to use the copuon they said that they couldn't do it. I talked with the store manager and he said that them price matching the game is considered an offer and that the coupon states that you can't mix offers. bull krap.. they weren't offering me that price, I was asking to match the competitor since they were overcharging. He wasn't going to budge, but said if I called the home office and they said yes, I could come back and he would do it. I called the home office and they told me the reason they wouldn't do