Tampa Bay Area CAGs...

[brennok]

Speaking of CC, has anyone seen any 1600+ MS points? Last time I checked Citrus and New Tampa had none.

[brennok]

Anyone know a good electronic repair store in the USF/New Tampa area? I was upgrading my mother's Tivo for her and I think one of the cables came loose during transport causing an inductor to burn up. From everything I have read it is a simple fix with a quick solder but I have never soldered in my life nor do I have the steady hands I probably need to apply the fix.

[Otherguy676]

Hey everyone, to make everyone aware, Tampa Comic Con is coming up, its in a new location this year. If you like comics, this is a great convention, pretty good comic deals and definitely worth the $5 entrance fee. I have been going since it started 8 years ago and I hope to see some other CAGs there.

http://www.comicbookconventions.com/tampaconvention/

[Frosty The Batman]

What are the odds anyone hear has heard of Peelander-Z?
They'll be in Ybor City on April 26th. I saw them twice in Boston last year. They're awesome. I'll be there and hope maybe someone from CAG.

[Vulcan2422]

Thought I'd bump this up for us Bay area CAG's. Would anybody be interested in a meet/BBQ at say a certain CAG's house? ( I have a weekend BBQ almost every weekend with a few car buddies I met online)

[Otherguy676]

Happy 3rd B-day Tampa CAG thread!

[rodieremix]

Just discovered this thread, thought I'd say "whatup?" from Seminole.

[leadfootedfool]

wOOt, here's to 3 years!

6 moves and 3 states later, feels like a lot longer than 3 years, but here's to you Tampa cags, stealin the good deals for when I visit home.

[soccerboy09]

I see this thread has died down but just a heads up the best buy on dale mabry an 275 is having a spring sale clearing alot of their stuff out. They have alot of games marked 50 percent off an lots of copies of rock revolution for 10 which makes for a good flip at blockbuster who give u 20.

[soccerboy09]

Notables which I also picked up are saints row collectors for 25. Dark sector for 7. Wrestlemania for 15. Mercs 2 for 15 an alot of other good pickups i've jus been up to date so had all the other good games

[lolwaut]

im looking for some Tampa CAGs to play on PSN with every once in awhile.... PSN ID: SilentPhish ... im up by USF. peace

[donniedroc]

Has anyone ever had much luck with clearance items @ Citrus Park Sears? I just tried around 10 different games, and all of them came up at the MSRP price. When I think back, I don't know if I have ever gotten a game to pop up @ clearance price over there.

Anybody have better luck than I have?

[Bezerker]

Has anyone ever had much luck with clearance items @ Citrus Park Sears? I just tried around 10 different games, and all of them came up at the MSRP price. When I think back, I don't know if I have ever gotten a game to pop up @ clearance price over there.

Anybody have better luck than I have?

Me & Sonic have had plenty of luck. If you're looking in the bin of games in the very back by the tv's, the only ones that will be clearance priced are the ones ending in .97 .

[Segasonic01]

Me & Sonic have had plenty of luck. If you're looking in the bin of games in the very back by the tv's, the only ones that will be clearance priced are the ones ending in .97 .

No we havent had any luck. That Sears never has any clearance games. Stay far away from Citrus Park, it sucks.

[soccerboy09]

if anybody wants target on dale an bears has about 5 copies of mirrors edge for 10

[donniedroc]

Kmart on Busch and I-75 has 5 or 6 :360: Stranglehold for $5.

[Otherguy676]

Its that time so I need to hype it again

Tampa Con, July 12th

http://www.comicbookconventions.com/tampaconvention/index.htm

Def worth the $5 and if anyone is a X-Men fan then its a must go as (and I don't know how a small show like this did it) Chris Claremont will be there! For those who don't know who he is, he basically is responsible for everything X-Men related from the mid 70s to the early 90s. Wolverine's origins, creator of Shadowcat, Sinister, Pheonix, Alpha Flight, Excalibur, Inner Circle etc. If you ever watched the early 90s X-Men cartoon, then your familar with his writing as just about every story was adapted from his work. I've met him once and he definitely likes to talk to the fans about his ideas and how he thought of storylines, characters, etc.

Perfect opportunity for anyone who hasn't been to go to the Con.

[aznguyen316]

wassup peeps!

[steveinneed]

I'm all for this. I'm in St. Pete but work in Bradenton, so I can contribute Bradenton/Sarasota info as well.


Hah, I go to college in St. Pete. and live in Bradenton :). For bradenton, there probably won't be much to contribute, lol.

[soccerboy09]

blockbuster on bears and florida got the POG packs. highlight include God of War 2 for $3 and GTA 4, timeshift, mass effect, turok, and bioshock for $7. about 100 ps2 games 50 xbox which go for 2 and 50 360 which go for 7. dont matter what game all the same price.

[Segasonic01]

^ Me & Berzerker jus left there. I snagged Battlefront 2, Jedi Outcast & Conker for Xbox as well as FMA for PS2

[rodieremix]

blockbuster on bears and florida got the POG packs. highlight include God of War 2 for $3 and GTA 4, timeshift, mass effect, turok, and bioshock for $7. about 100 ps2 games 50 xbox which go for 2 and 50 360 which go for 7. dont matter what game all the same price.

What is POG? Also are these new or used? Good prices either way, just curious.

[soccerboy09]

POG=Pre owned game.(basically what they use to rent but now have no use for so they ship them to stores to make any profit possible) they are used and come in a generic clear case. To tell u the truth i was extremely suprised by the condition. I bought about 4 for my self and about 5 to flip and all were in near perfect condition if not perfect. Definately worth it if you not a collector and jus want good games.

[rodieremix]

cool, thanks!

[donniedroc]

Hey Tampa gamers...just wanted to let you all know that the Value Pawn on Waters Ave (8120 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL) has :360: Guitar Hero World Tour for $7.99...I probably should have picked it up (was in there selling an old car stereo), and probably won't make it back. Good luck to whomever snags it!

[soccerboy09]

Thanks donnie. Picked it up along with final fantasy 12 collectors for 5. Idk who those their pricing but it's outrageous. Crappy old games for like 40 and a killzone 2 sitting their for 25 someone should go pick it up. I have it so passed on it

[soccerboy09]

Oh yea also picked up season 1,3,5,7 & 8 of DBZ an 1&2 of gt for 11 each

[aznguyen316]

kizzy2 for $25 ain't bad!

[Segasonic01]

That pawn used to have great prices until he realized one of the flea market dealers was buying all his good stuff & reselling it (i.e. MvC2 for PS2 was bought for $20, re-sold for $100)

[machtdh]

yo wassup peeps, haven't been on this forum for a while.

[donniedroc]

So, picked up a :360: Shadowrun at Westshore Sears for $1.97. Left another copy there. They also had the :ps3: bundle of Guitar Hero Aerosmith for $7.97. I'm not a PS3 guy, so I left it.

That said, if anyone sees the :360: Guitar Hero Aerosmith at a Sears (Westshore & Citrus Park don't have them), please let me know!

[soccerboy09]

Didnt see them at University Only saw world tour bundles and PS2 Guitar hero 3's for $15 (clearance sign I didnt scan). I had seen a copy of shadowrun but went back the next day and it was gone. Didnt know it $2. scanned like 10 games except for that one. They did have Eye of judgement bundle for 30. I picked it up for the camera but the game is actually good.

[donniedroc]

Didnt see them at University Only saw world tour bundles and PS2 Guitar hero 3's for $15 (clearance sign I didnt scan). I had seen a copy of shadowrun but went back the next day and it was gone. Didnt know it $2. scanned like 10 games except for that one. They did have Eye of judgement bundle for 30. I picked it up for the camera but the game is actually good.

Both Citrus Park and Westshore had the eye of judgment for $30, if anyone else is looking for it.

[soccerboy09]

Next time Im their ill ask them to chech the back. Have you tried this at citrus or westshore. They moved alot of their older guitar hero stuff to storage when all the world tour bundles came out.

[Bezerker]

Ive got an extra GH:A for 360 Donnie. I'm not gonna be in the area tomorrow, but send me a pm and im sure we can work something out.

[donniedroc]

Anyone know where I can take used PC games for store credit? I really don't want to wait to be 'matched' on Goozex, but just want them off my shelf. Just got off the phone with Play N Trade and they aren't taking them yet. Gamestop stopped some time ago.

[acaraba2]

Did anyone have any luck finding MK vs. DC for 14.98 at any targets in the area?

[Segasonic01]

no

[Kinematics]

I found a MK vs DC that was marked at 41$ but scanned for 15$. It was the only one left.

Did anyone ever find Left 4 Dead around here? I couldn't find any.

[acaraba2]

I found 3 L4D at suncoast parkway in pasco county i bought 2 and left 1 still there.

[Kinematics]

You interested in trading one of those?

[soccerboy09]

I hate that our targets are always behing in dropping the games to the sweet 14.98 price. I swear Afro, prince, wheelman, and rock band all sat at 30 for a month maybe longer. Hoping to get L4D but probably wont even though I check the three targets once a week.

[darthmalice777]

I feel ya soccer. I thought I was crazy for thinking it always seems the local targets have the $14.xx clearance games last (if at all). I did happen to get a copy of Afro at this price, but the other games that interest me never seem to make it below $20, if they aren't gone by then. I only check two local targets (Bloomingdale Ave and Brandon mall), but I usually have the wife or myself check once a week and never seem to see the fucking games make it to the low price! I guess thats the price of being a CAG in the area.

[domi19]

does anyone knows where in Tampa or Wesley Chapel area can find the cheapest place to get 20 gb HDD for the 360

[Bezerker]

Just a heads up for those that are interested. The Best Buy in Oldsmar is running the yellow tag B1G1 sale. The promotion is:

Buy 1 $19.99 or greater game and get a $19.99 or less game for free

Buy 1 $14.99 or less game and get another $14.99 or less game for $4.99

[darthmalice777]

Cool, thanks for the heads up. I'm gonna check the one on SR 60 to see if they've got anything worth noting on clearance. Kmart in Brandon has the intercoolers for 360 for $5 and a Logitech headset for PS3 at $32. Not sure how much of a deal that is, as I dont have a PS3. No more GH bundles at that Kmart though.

[machtdh]

has anybody tried to find the RB2 drum sets at walmart? I can't find one, and really need it. If anybody spots one, please get it for me, I'll give you an extra $10 for your effort. Thanks in advance

[donniedroc]

has anybody tried to find the RB2 drum sets at walmart? I can't find one, and really need it. If anybody spots one, please get it for me, I'll give you an extra $10 for your effort. Thanks in advance
What system?

[machtdh]

I need them for the 360

[colk]

I saw a set at super walmart on causeway blvd in brandon Im thinking of picking some up myself but I dont have $90+ right now:hot:

[machtdh]

I saw a set at super walmart on causeway blvd in brandon Im thinking of picking some up myself but I dont have $90+ right now:hot:

no man, I mean the drums on clearance for $35. I don't want to pay $90 for these things.

[darthmalice777]

Haven't seen any RB drums on clearance, but at the Target on Bloomingdale I saw 1 copy of Riddick for $14.xx and 2 copies of HAWX for $14.xx. I have no interest in either, and since there was only 1 copy of one, and two of the other, I decided not to flip them. GL fellow TB CAgs.

[Mysterio]

Haven't seen any RB drums on clearance, but at the Target on Bloomingdale I saw 1 copy of Riddick for $14.xx and 2 copies of HAWX for $14.xx. I have no interest in either, and since there was only 1 copy of one, and two of the other, I decided not to flip them. GL fellow TB CAgs.

Bummer. I want both of those for that price, and would have met up with you to exchange cash for games. Oh, the horror! :cry:

[colk]

riddick is gone from the target at bloomingdale (Xbox 360

[darthmalice777]

The HollyWood Videos in the area that have Saints Row 2 have dropped the price to $24.99, so they qualify for the $4.99 sale. Picked up two copies at HWV in Riverview, there were still 3 left.

[Mysterio]

The HollyWood Videos in the area that have Saints Row 2 have dropped the price to $24.99, so they qualify for the $4.99 sale.

What's the $4.99 sale?

[wrencrest]

The HollyWood Videos in the area that have Saints Row 2 have dropped the price to $24.99, so they qualify for the $4.99 sale. Picked up two copies at HWV in Riverview, there were still 3 left.

I work in Brandon. Where is this store in Riverview?

[darthmalice777]

The $4.99 sale is all used games at HWV priced $29.99 or less are on sale for $4.99.

The Riverview store is located on the corner of Boyette Rd and McMullen Rd.

[donniedroc]

The HollyWood Videos in the area that have Saints Row 2 have dropped the price to $24.99, so they qualify for the $4.99 sale. Picked up two copies at HWV in Riverview, there were still 3 left.
I picked up my copy at Citrus Park HWV yesterday, and they had 2 left then.

[wrencrest]

The $4.99 sale is all used games at HWV priced $29.99 or less are on sale for $4.99.

The Riverview store is located on the corner of Boyette Rd and McMullen Rd.

Thanks a lot, went and picked up SR2 complete in original box and mint instructions. They have two left in the HWV boxes if anyone is stil linterested.

[darthmalice777]

The HWV on the corner of Bloomingdale and Providence had Smackdown Vs Raw 2009 and NHL 09 for $24.99, so they both qualified for the sale now too. There were quite a few copies of Both Saints Row 2 and Smackdown vs Raw 2009 for both PS3 and 360.

[MrErinEsurance]

7-ELEVEN (#32733)2401 JAMES REDMAN PKWY, PLANT CITY, FL 33566 had copies of Call of Duty World At War(360/PS3), Gears of War 2 and Fallout 3(360/PS3) for $36.99.

I'm not sure if this is a universal clearout/sale for all 7-11s or ones that still have stock left, I've yet to check any other area 7-11s to see if they've had similar price drops.

[MEKanical]

The SuperTarget on Bruce B. Downs has 3 copies left of FEAR 2 for 12.48 when I left at 3:25pm....

[donniedroc]

7-ELEVEN (#32733)2401 JAMES REDMAN PKWY, PLANT CITY, FL 33566 had copies of Call of Duty World At War(360/PS3), Gears of War 2 and Fallout 3(360/PS3) for $36.99.

I'm not sure if this is a universal clearout/sale for all 7-11s or ones that still have stock left, I've yet to check any other area 7-11s to see if they've had similar price drops.

I created a specific thread on this, as the 7-Eleven @ Sheldon and Linebaugh had these games as well, and saw them at one other location. IMO, the only bargin is Fallout 3 (GOW2 retails for $39.99).

Thanks for validating that this a little more widespread than my local one.

[wrencrest]

The SuperTarget on Bruce B. Downs has 3 copies left of FEAR 2 for 12.48 when I left at 3:25pm....

I went last night and they did not have any FEAR 2 left. I bought the last Dead Space for PS3 at 20.98. I did not see any deals on 360 games, but several other PS3 games were marked down. However nothing great.

RB6V was 20.98 I think, Riddick was 27 and Bionic Commando marked at 41. None real good deals. There were others, but I cant remember them as they werent any better.

[Bezerker]

If anyone's looking for Madworld, the Target on Hills/Montague has it for $14.98. It has an original price of $29.98, so it should be going down to $7.48 at some point.

[darthmalice777]

The Target on Bloomingdale has GH:WT bundles (game & wireless guitar) for $22.xx for PS3 and $15ish for PS2. There were prob 3-5 of each system, but no 360 dammit! Just thought I'd let you guys know if you wanted to get a deal/flip fodder. Happy hunting!

[wrencrest]

Best Buy on 60 in Brandon restocked many penny guides if anyone here is interested. I saw SF4, Killzone, Bionic Commando, and Dead Space. Maybe more

[darthmalice777]

Are they marked in any way?I mean versus the non-pennied guides? Sorry if it seems like a dumb question, but I can never seem to find jack shit at that store when it comes to sales/clearances.

[Bezerker]

They wont be marked a penny, technically they're not even supposed to be out on the floor. Brandon & Clearwater stores are always great for the penny guides. I've yet to go to the Clearwater one, but I know they re-stocked penny guides during the last drop.

I need to go on another Lakeland & Lake Wales trip. The last time I went to Lake Wales, I hit a goldmine when it came to Sears & TRU clearances. Now that people are back in school, I really need to just take a day off of work so its a lot less hassle than going on the weekend.

[super_dawn]

...hey so today I found out (they found out today as well) that the Hollywood Video on Hillsborough will be closing down. HOWEVER...from what I've heard they will not be having a liquidation sale but instead will be transferring merchandise to other stores/back to corporate...they are set to completely close on Sept. 20th.

Just wanted to make you guys aware just in case they decide to do any last minute deals...it just seems like a lot of games/movies to transfer out. But I don't know if they'll have any deals going on.

[Segasonic01]

Damn so thats only 2 HWVs left in Tampa

[Bezerker]

...hey so today I found out (they found out today as well) that the Hollywood Video on Hillsborough will be closing down. HOWEVER...from what I've heard they will not be having a liquidation sale but instead will be transferring merchandise to other stores/back to corporate...they are set to completely close on Sept. 20th.

Just wanted to make you guys aware just in case they decide to do any last minute deals...it just seems like a lot of games/movies to transfer out. But I don't know if they'll have any deals going on.

I'm pretty agnostic, but stuff like this does make me believe that there is some absolute deity out there. I think im gonna find out what time Katherine gets off on the last day and blast Queen's "Another one bites the dust" in the parking lot.

[super_dawn]

Damn so thats only 2 HWVs left in Tampa

possibly one....I just got a call about an hour ago. Our store (56th st) is closed too. Totally different reasons...I guess somebody hasn't been paying the rent. :bomb: .....

I'm pretty agnostic, but stuff like this does make me believe that there is some absolute deity out there. I think im gonna find out what time Katherine gets off on the last day and blast Queen's "Another one bites the dust" in the parking lot.

LOL! nice. She actually didn't seem too upset about them closing so I guess she has some plans.

[ashe_Darkthorne]

Count me in...WOuld love to just know more gamers in Tampa Bay I have lived here two years and well the only people i play with are my wife and son as for gaming well yeah...lol

[Staraang21]

hey all, i'm coming down to tampa to visit my parents this weekend and I needed to get some discs resurfaced. I live in the New Tampa area off Bruce B. Downs. Anyone know a good, cheap place that would be near me? The town I live in right now sucks for resurfacing. I found only one place here and they charge $3.75/disc which is ridiculous. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[super_dawn]

hey all, i'm coming down to tampa to visit my parents this weekend and I needed to get some discs resurfaced. I live in the New Tampa area off Bruce B. Downs. Anyone know a good, cheap place that would be near me? The town I live in right now sucks for resurfacing. I found only one place here and they charge $3.75/disc which is ridiculous. Any help is greatly appreciated.

It's usually a $1 per disc to refurbish at Hollywood Video...but with the recent "closings" .. I think the only ones open are Citrus Park and Riverview. If my store on 56th gets it act together and reopens in the next day or two we can do it there.

[Staraang21]

Do you guys use one of those big fancy expensive machines to do it?

[super_dawn]

Do you guys use one of those big fancy expensive machines to do it?

sorry for the late response....but yea the machine we use is about $600 retail.

[Flyers179]

super_dawn you work at that store. wouldnt happen to be black would you? if so I apologize for being a smart ass to you when i went in there during the beginning of that last VG sale you guys had.

I came back to exchange games only to be told that all sales were final. I wasnt to happy about it and made a bunch of sarcastic comments only to come back two days later and buy more when you were working.

In my defense you probably ended up getting some of the good stock that I coveted so much, and I was in a bad mood from driving around all day. If you arent that guy though go fuck yourself : )

[super_dawn]

super_dawn you work at that store. wouldnt happen to be black would you? if so I apologize for being a smart ass to you when i went in there during the beginning of that last VG sale you guys had.

I came back to exchange games only to be told that all sales were final. I wasnt to happy about it and made a bunch of sarcastic comments only to come back two days later and buy more when you were working.

In my defense you probably ended up getting some of the good stock that I coveted so much, and I was in a bad mood from driving around all day. If you arent that guy though go fuck yourself : )

Why does everyone think I'm a guy?! LOL I'm a girl! ...and white, pale white actually. ;) ....ahh you spoke with Lorenzo. He's worked for HWV as long as I have and we've been great work friends. He must of been having a bad day if you were following our policies. We can only exchange for the same title (if we have it) or we can try to buff the game. If that does not work then we can exchange for a different title game, same price. It all depends on the circumstances.

[rodieremix]

Why does everyone think I'm a guy?! LOL I'm a girl! ...and white, pale white actually. ;) ....ahh you spoke with Lorenzo. He's worked for HWV as long as I have and we've been great work friends. He must of been having a bad day if you were following our policies. We can only exchange for the same title (if we have it) or we can try to buff the game. If that does not work then we can exchange for a different title game, same price. It all depends on the circumstances.


Funny I figured you were a girl from your name and avatar but thought maybe I was wrong ha ha.

[Bezerker]

So Dawn, how are things going with the store? I heard from another store that everything should be getting renegotiated as far as the rent was concerned.

[super_dawn]

So Dawn, how are things going with the store? I heard from another store that everything should be getting renegotiated as far as the rent was concerned.

Yup rent was now taken care of...I work tomorrow night. Nice to finally have a shift. But I heard a couple days ago Citrus Park is now closing and one of the stores in Riverview. ....I'm thinking the reason we're still open is because this particular store was always considered the "training" store and has ample storage space. ...its certainly not because we get a lot of business.

[Segasonic01]

No not the cp store! :(

[darthmalice777]

Any idea which Riverview one? Got two kinda close, not sure which is which as far as cities for these 2 stores go. Any idea if they'll be liquidating some games/movies that other stores won't need?

[super_dawn]

Any idea which Riverview one? Got two kinda close, not sure which is which as far as cities for these 2 stores go. Any idea if they'll be liquidating some games/movies that other stores won't need?

I totally forgot to ask which one it was when I worked ...No liquidation process though! All the stores closing in the area are boxing stuff up and sending back to corporate! No sales as far as I know. The mgr from citrus park is coming to our store after they're done boxing everything up.

[darthmalice777]

Well dammit! Losing a store close to home and no sales! At least there's still 2 others within 10 min or so. If you do hear anything else dawn, please let me know. Thanks as always for the inside HWV scoop.

[super_dawn]

Um...still not sure which Riverview store is closing, it might even be 2 of them out of the 3...was talking to another employee earlier today. Also heard they are closing the Port Richey store now too. All of us employees are on the edge right now because 1. we don't know *when* we will be closing (we all expect it) 2. we lose our jobs before then because our new mgr seems to want to kick us out and bring his ppl from the citrus park store over. eeerrrrg...sorry, tiny vent here.

[Bezerker]

Yea, i'm hoping the store credit I had at Citrus Park isnt gone for good. I also have credit at Port Richey and one of the Riverview stores...

[elmyra]

Apparently the Tyrone Hollywood Video in St. Pete closed this week. The 9th Street store seems to be staying open, though I'm not sure about Largo or Dunedin.

[rodieremix]

Did you see it for yourself? I went by there last week and it was open with no signage about closing. Also, I'm not sure where in Largo there is/was a Hollywood Video but I'm thinking it's long gone.

[elmyra]

Did you see it for yourself? I went by there last week and it was open with no signage about closing. Also, I'm not sure where in Largo there is/was a Hollywood Video but I'm thinking it's long gone.

I just went to the 9th Street location last night (Wednesday), and one of the guys from Tyrone was working there. He said Tyrone got shut down in a hurry and that Tuesday was the last day they were open.

The Largo store is at East Bay Drive and Belcher.

I just called the Tyrone store phone number, and there was no answer. I also called Largo, and the woman who answered said that Tyrone was shut down with 1 day notice - they got the word the day before. She said that as far as anyone knows, Largo will remain open, since they just got a huge merchandise shipment.

[rodieremix]

I just called the Tyrone store phone number, and there was no answer. I also called Largo, and the woman who answered said that Tyrone was shut down with 1 day notice - they got the word the day before. She said that as far as anyone knows, Largo will remain open, since they just got a huge merchandise shipment.

That's crazy that they only gave one-day notice. I guess it's more than what Bennigan's gave. Thanks for the info.

[super_dawn]

*stomach churning* uggh...one day notice. I was hoping for more than that. I keep telling the ppl I work with to start looking for new jobs now. don't wait.

[wrencrest]

Hey guys, in case anyone cares, Best Buy in Brandon price matched the B2G1 sale Toysrus is having. They also are giving away free Fallout 3 guides with purchase of another guide or the game. Thats for the regular edition. For CE, i think it said it was half off.

[frostybroc]

Anyone looking for a partner to do the B2G1 @ TRU give me a holler. Looking to get Demon Souls, Uncharted 2, or Fallout 3 GOTY

[Bezerker]

Not sure if the employees are going to grab all of these now that they know they're a penny, but the Best Buy on Hillsborough has the following penny guides left:

Fossil Fighters
Gears of War 2
Ghostbusters
Indiana Jones
Little Big Planet
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Spore Galactic Adventures
Wolfenstein

Most have 2+ copies left. The store gave me BS about limit 1 per game title. I just said "okay" since im going to Orlando from Tues-Thurs so i plan on hitting just about every Best Buy on the way and the 4 in Orlando.

[darthmalice777]

The BB in Brandon had most of these new drops, but I could not find any Fallout 3 CE or Infamous. Since I don't have a PS3 yet, Infamous isn't all that big of a deal for me, but if you happen to find an extra Fallout CE Bezerker, I'd meet up and give you some $$ for your troubles. Just let me know.

[donniedroc]

At Citrus Park BB, there were only a couple of guides that had more than 1 copy of (which I would have picked up).

When I left there this afternoon, they still had:
MK vs DC
Street Fighter IV
EA Active
Indiana Jones
Gears of War 2 (tons of them).
Fallout 3 (softcover, not GOTY)

[Bezerker]

The BB in Brandon had most of these new drops, but I could not find any Fallout 3 CE or Infamous. Since I don't have a PS3 yet, Infamous isn't all that big of a deal for me, but if you happen to find an extra Fallout CE Bezerker, I'd meet up and give you some $$ for your troubles. Just let me know.

No luck so far, though the two stores ive been to have had a combined 300+ Fallout 3 regular editions (i could only imagine trying to carry all of those, let alone get through the checkout process)

I'm getting ready to hit up one more store for the night, i'll let you know if I have any luck.

[Bezerker]

Looks like the Blockbuster on Waters & Hanley is closing shop. Anyone see any other stores closing?

[brennok]

The Blockbuster in Tampa Palms is also closing.

[silentevil]

Not sure if any other Play N Trade in the Tampa Bay area are doing this but the one Clark rd in Sarasota is having buy one get one free on used games on Halloween. You have to be wearing a costume though. The advertisement didn't have any price restrictions.


http://www.playntrade.com/Sarasota

[super_dawn]

The Blockbuster in Tampa Palms is also closing.


Heard from someone I work with that they're only at 10% off right now...haven't had a chance to go by there. Maybe tomorrow.

[rodieremix]

A friend of mine told me the Blockbuster on 66th in St. Pete is closing.

[super_dawn]

Went to Tampa Palms Blockbuster last night... still 10% off used games , very picked over though. 30% off accessories.... pretty much all movies were 8.99 or less. I did pick up a nice framed Dark Knight picture for only 8.99....it was marked 14.99, so might want to double check on prices because they may ring up differently.

[Bezerker]

If Tampa Palms is getting Bruce B Downs shipments of used games, they should be tons of $9.99 and under games still marked $30+, so they'll probably be sitting there for a few more drops.

[super_dawn]

If Tampa Palms is getting Bruce B Downs shipments of used games, they should be tons of $9.99 and under games still marked $30+, so they'll probably be sitting there for a few more drops.


Nice to know. I'll probably head over a couple times throughout the week since I do my grocery shopping right next door.

[brennok]

So is anyone planning on trying to score a 360 at Walmart? I keep debating just for another Extender, plus I am starting to have issues with my 360 playing DVD movies.

[frostybroc]

Anyone see that Play and Trade is doing a Buy 2 used Get 2 Free

[machtdh]

Hi fellow CAGs in the Tampa Bay area, I was wondering if anybody here has an Xbox 360 Memory Unit (512MB preferable) to let me borrow. I promise I will return it just like you give it to me, and I will pick it up and drop it off at your place of preference, I just don't want to spill $30 for a new when I only need it to transfer everything from my 20GB to my new 250GB HDD. I thank you guys in advance. Peace

[Mysterio]

Hi fellow CAGs in the Tampa Bay area, I was wondering if anybody here has an Xbox 360 Memory Unit (512MB preferable) to let me borrow. I promise I will return it just like you give it to me, and I will pick it up and drop it off at your place of preference, I just don't want to spill $30 for a new when I only need it to transfer everything from my 20GB to my new 250GB HDD. I thank you guys in advance. Peace

Have you tried contacting Microsoft to request a hard drive transfer kit? You should qualify for one.

[machtdh]

Have you tried contacting Microsoft to request a hard drive transfer kit? You should qualify for one.

The transfer kit currently only works for the 120 and 60 GB HDDs. At the moment the only solution is using a memory unit to do all the transfer, slowly but safely. I really don't want to pay for a new one, that is why i am reaching out to my deal hunting fellows, specially guys like Berzerker who is a master at deal hunting in the area. Peace.

[Bezerker]

M$ has confirmed that the transfer kit will work for transferring to the 250gb, so you should be fine with the kit.

[Slim Gatsby]

Hey, guys and gals. Just wanted to let you know that I'll be moving down to Pasco Country in about a month, from NY. So, if there are any meetups or whatever, I'll be around.

[Mysterio]

Hey, guys and gals. Just wanted to let you know that I'll be moving down to Pasco Country in about a month, from NY. So, if there are any meetups or whatever, I'll be around.

If you don't mind me asking, why the move, and from what part of NY?

[nesagwa]

The Blockbuster on Waters and Armenia (in the WinnDixie shopping center) is closing down.

70% some things. Most DVDs are 60% off. BluRays are 15% off. Games are 30% off.

Street Fighter 4 was $17
Beatles Rock Band was $28 (All Systems)
Onenchanbara is only $10

Sadly their gift card displays expressly say they will not be discounted, so no discounts on XBL points or subscription cards.

[madadam4]

Target - 83th Ave. and 9th Street, St. Petersburg (Gateway Mall)

Rock Band 2 (Xbox 360) is on clearance for $12.78 or there about. As of tonight there were about 6 or 7 copies left.

[Otherguy676]

Pasco Country, who would want to live there?:) I went to high school in that area, way before it was built up like it is now.

[super_dawn]

I totally kept forgetting to post this. The Walmart in New Tampa has about 10-15 copies of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for $10 new. I picked up one for myself and my sister for x-mas.

[Bezerker]

The one in Oldsmar on Tampa Rd has plenty too, im guessing something happened with their manufacturer as it seems like there is no end to them at Walmart, yet other retailers still sell for regular price.

So Dawn, did you guys get any re-stocks for the $5 sale? I think the store by me did (Palm Harbor), but since they're an "outlet" store, they no longer participate in Hollywood corporate promotions.

[donniedroc]

The one in Oldsmar on Tampa Rd has plenty too, im guessing something happened with their manufacturer as it seems like there is no end to them at Walmart, yet other retailers still sell for regular price.

So Dawn, did you guys get any re-stocks for the $5 sale? I think the store by me did (Palm Harbor), but since they're an "outlet" store, they no longer participate in Hollywood corporate promotions.

I was @ Temple Terrace on Thursday, and they didn't have much. :360: Incredible Hulk, and a couple of sports games. They did have :360:Assassin's Creed & Prototype, but like I said on the the HWV thread, they said the sale wasn't on yet.

[adriley313]

I got ,y copy at my local walmart and gave it away as a gift.

[super_dawn]

The one in Oldsmar on Tampa Rd has plenty too, im guessing something happened with their manufacturer as it seems like there is no end to them at Walmart, yet other retailers still sell for regular price.

So Dawn, did you guys get any re-stocks for the $5 sale? I think the store by me did (Palm Harbor), but since they're an "outlet" store, they no longer participate in Hollywood corporate promotions.


Yea they must of got a ton of them...I see them everywhere. Good though cause I really enjoy the fire emblem games.

We did have a 44 game pull of rental ps2 games...nothing great...I snatched a guitar hero 5 (one left...maybe). Otherwise nothing I know of. I'm so curious about how this whole "outlet" store is working because I haven't heard anything about it until people mentioned going to them on the hwv thread.

[Bezerker]

We did have a 44 game pull of rental ps2 games...nothing great...I snatched a guitar hero 5 (one left...maybe). Otherwise nothing I know of. I'm so curious about how this whole "outlet" store is working because I haven't heard anything about it until people mentioned going to them on the hwv thread.

Basically, they plan on closing, but not yet. The store still does rentals and whatnot, but hasn't/wont be getting any new releases as of some time in November.

None of their prices were discounted like say the closing Blockbusters, and they don't participate in the Hollywood promos, so its kind of hard to even call it an Outlet store when all the others have their stuff for cheaper.

Its kinda sad as the Palm Harbor store is one of the nicer looking ones, its just that its location is really poor as the whole shopping center has no view or signage from the main street you drive on to pass it.

[super_dawn]

Basically, they plan on closing, but not yet. The store still does rentals and whatnot, but hasn't/wont be getting any new releases as of some time in November.

None of their prices were discounted like say the closing Blockbusters, and they don't participate in the Hollywood promos, so its kind of hard to even call it an Outlet store when all the others have their stuff for cheaper.

Its kinda sad as the Palm Harbor store is one of the nicer looking ones, its just that its location is really poor as the whole shopping center has no view or signage from the main street you drive on to pass it.


Gotcha. Well that blows.

[adriley313]

Gotcha. Well that blows.

For Video Games ya outlet stores suck.
But if you looking for movies outlet stores have deals.
I went the outlet HWV in Sanford near the mall, at the time i didnt know it was an outlet store. They had a ton of ps2, 360 and gamecube and ps3 games but all old titles. The newest i saw was saints row 2 for 4.99 but it was for the ps3 dont have friends with that so i couldnt buy it and give it away.they had signs on the inside of the store but not the outside. and they did have all new games for $20 but nothing to make you buy. They had Chrono Trigger, The Darkness but nothing stellar. Tales of Vesparia was marked down after the sale to 24.99.

they had lots of movies for the most besides blu-ray was $7.99. So we picked up 10 movies for $40 of titles like tropic thunder, passenger, the internationalist and some other stuff to fill the dvd collection.

[Temidien]

The Blockbuster on Waters and Armenia (in the WinnDixie shopping center) is closing down.

This is a damn shame, many of my childhood memories are from going to this blockbuster and spending whole afternoons picking out a movie from the kids section.

Then again, the sadness would be lessened with some sweet closing discounts ;)

[super_dawn]

just wondering...have any of you guys been able to price match the $20 sears printout for xbox live cards at any best buy in town? I'd like to try it but best buy is kinda out of my way.

[Bezerker]

Every store should be able to pricematch it as its not an online only thing. The only issue is that chances are you're going to get someone higher up involved, and they're probably gonna call Sears to see if they have any in stock. If Sears doesn't have any in stock, then they wont pricematch it.

I had no problem picking up any at Sears. The online store locator says all the stores are OOS, but I was able to find 2 in Clearwater, so maybe the other stores have some as well.

[donniedroc]

Hey, I just got back to the house from Citrus Park Mall. Couple of deals to make everyone aware of.

Sears
:360: Lips with 2 wireless mics - $25 in the clearance bin

Games Maximus
I didn't even find this kiosk in the mall until 1 week before Christmas. Today is their last day before they move Lakeland, so everything is 30% off and most of their games were already less than retail. Here are 2 examples:
:360: Guitar Hero 5 - $48.50 - 30% off = $29
:360: Halo 3 ODST - $54.50 - 30% off = $38.15

It killed me to walk away from of these games, but my budget is BLOWN from Christmas, and my gift cards from Christmas are at Gamestop & Starbucks. I hope someone else can profit from these deals (and maybe haggle for an even better price).

Happy New Year.

[Bezerker]

That Lips was the bundle I returned. I paid $50 at the University mall and wanted to do a return/rebuy but they wouldn't let me so i just returned it for my $50 back. I'm glad one of the employees didn't get it.


*EDIT*

Just a heads up, Tomorrow is (supposedly) the last day for the closing Blockbuster stores. If anyone's looking for a cheap/easy 1k Achievement Score, i've seen over 20 copies of Terminator Salvation mispriced at $30+ when they're only $5.

[super_dawn]

Just a heads up, Tomorrow is (supposedly) the last day for the closing Blockbuster stores. If anyone's looking for a cheap/easy 1k Achievement Score, i've seen over 20 copies of Terminator Salvation mispriced at $30+ when they're only $5.

...damn...i did want to stop by the tampa palms one last time too! ....i went last week and there really was nothing left though...it was pretty crappy...but it would have been nice to see if maybe something was too cheap to pass up. ...especially since I received a Blockbuster gift card for christmas from a co-worker. (funny to me though, since my second job is working at HWV! lol)

[Bezerker]

Alright, false alarm, it looks like the last day for the stores is the 11th.

For anyone looking, they have the Re5 CE's new for $41 and the Street Fighter IV CE's for $48. Other than that, its pretty much everything thats mispriced or not worth it.

[Segasonic01]

Anyone seen any of the Rock Band Drum sets for $6.99 at K-Mart in the Tampa area?

[Temidien]

Anyone seen any of the Rock Band Drum sets for $6.99 at K-Mart in the Tampa area?

I've been meaning to go look but haven't had a chance to yet. If you spot any can you report back, please?

[machtdh]

I saw some rockband drum set at the walmart in oldsmar for $9.99 for the PS2/PS3. This was a couple of days ago..

[Segasonic01]

SHIT! The furthest possible WM from me

[Bezerker]

SHIT! The furthest possible WM from me

Its just a straight trip down hillsborough, not that bad...

[machtdh]

The target in the Largo mall has tons of clearance games, I can recall the MW2 Hardened Edition for $50 for the X360 as well as the Ghostbusters and tons of Wii and DS games.

[Bezerker]

The FYE in Citrus Park mall is getting rid of their game section. Right now all games are up to 75% off. I didn't notice anything that interested me personally, but there were plenty of good deals to be found.

[donniedroc]

The FYE in Citrus Park mall is getting rid of their game section. Right now all games are up to 75% off. I didn't notice anything that interested me personally, but there were plenty of good deals to be found.
Thanks for letting me know...I am sitting on $150 in store credit from the bag trade in deal, so I might need to pop in tomorrow. Not that it is burning a hole in my pocket, I guess I can just go to Westshore.

Edit: So, they had tons of copies of Beatles Rock band for :wii: & :360: for $29.99. Also, Halo 3 ODST is $30. Only things I picked up was Too Human for $7.99 and Eat Lead for $9.99.

[acaraba2]

Has anyone seen demon souls clearance at any targets in the area?

[bigjake62505]

New guy here from Brandon/Valrico area.

[AngellicLulu]

New guy here from Brandon/Valrico area.
Welcome. I'm in Valrico, myself.

[darthmalice777]

I checked the Target in Brandon mall and the one on Bloomingdale for Demon's Souls...neither had any copies :cry:

[bigjake62505]

Welcome. I'm in Valrico, myself.

Cool, it looks like there are plenty of cheap ass valrico people. Since I know I will post any deals I find.

[SaintAnger]

Tampa is the center for the Florida CAG's. lol.

I'm representing the Plant City area.

[smashist]

Valrico here, too. Hello everyone. :)

[madadam4]

Blockbuster Video off of 4th St. and 93 Ave. in St. Petersburg (just south of Gandy Blvd.) has 3 Beatles: RB Special Value Edition Bundles for $89.99. I'm pretty sure they were the Xbox edition.

[Bezerker]

The Target on Dale Mabry near 275 has a whole bunch of Hotel Dusk DS's for $5 each. Everything else seemed overpriced.

[super_dawn]

The Target on Dale Mabry near 275 has a whole bunch of Hotel Dusk DS's for $5 each. Everything else seemed overpriced.

oh nice! ... I hope to find time to get over there. thanks!

[machtdh]

FYI, the target on Hillsborough/Oldsmar has many copies of RE5 (360) and a couple of Lego RB for $20.

[Bezerker]

Video Games are officially gone from the Citrus Park FYE. Westshore last week was at 50% off PS2 and 25% off everything else. I'd imagine they probably have a month or so left.

[rodieremix]

Just checked the Largo Target, some stuff worth noting:

:pc: Ghostbusters - $4.98 (couple of copies)
:pc: Batman Arkham Asylum - $12.48 (couple of copies)
:360: Guitar Smash Hits - $9.98 (couple of copies)
:360: Fight Night Round 4 - $9.98 (one copy)
:360: Chaotic (whatever) - $7.48 (two copies)
:360: Lego Rock Band - $12.48 (one copy)
:ps3: Queen Singstar - $9.98 (two copies)

[machtdh]

Walmart on Dale Mabry and I-275 has 2000 Wii Points cards for $15. They are the bundles with the classic controller gloves (only pink ones left). saving $5 it's not too bad right ;)

[Kolma]

so i decided to wander into this thread (being in the tampa bay area aswell and it just amazes me how close some of you guys really are ._.
im within walking distance to that Super Target in oldsmar next to Michaels and BestBuy

[machtdh]

welcome to our forum Kolma! I live just right up Montague past Waters, so yeah we are really close. LOL! If you see a deal make sure you share it with the rest of your Bay area CAGs.

[Bezerker]

I'm off of Countryway, lol.

New PNT just opened up in Palm Harbor. Its on E. Bay drive just off of Tampa Rd, which really strange since its only like 3 miles from the one in Oldsmar.

[Mysterio]

new pnt just opened up in palm harbor. Its on e. Bay drive just off of tampa rd, which really strange since its only like 3 miles from the one in oldsmar.

What's a PNT?

[Segasonic01]

Play N Trade

[wrencrest]

I'm off of Countryway, lol.

New PNT just opened up in Palm Harbor. Its on E. Bay drive just off of Tampa Rd, which really strange since its only like 3 miles from the one in Oldsmar.

I played one of my first rounds of golf at Countryway. Buddy of mine lived in Oldsmar at the time and we always went to that small course to play. I am way up in Wesley Chapel now.

Anyways, I saw about 5 Heavenly Swords for $20 at the Walmart on MLK for those that may be interested. It was a decent enough game for $20

[machtdh]

FYI, for the people close to the BB in Oldsmar, they have the Xbox Vision camera on clearance for $11.99, I dont even know what to do with mine, but a deal is a deal ;)

[Bezerker]

Sears in Clearwater has You're in the Movies w/ the vision camera for $9.97, may be $4.97 or lower in a couple weeks.

The stores in Citrus Park & Westshore have them as well, but they're $19.99. What you can do is buy them for $20 there, then return & re-buy for $9.97 @ Clearwater.

[rodieremix]

Man the Targets at Tyrone and Gateway in St. Pete are doing that new setup for games. I'm really not feeling it. Anyone else seen these?

[super_dawn]

Sears in Clearwater has You're in the Movies w/ the vision camera for $9.97, may be $4.97 or lower in a couple weeks.

The stores in Citrus Park & Westshore have them as well, but they're $19.99. What you can do is buy them for $20 there, then return & re-buy for $9.97 @ Clearwater.


...i should have waited to buy that dang You're in the Movies w/ camera..got mine for 14.97 walmart one day. ...played it once. erg ...ah well.

...haven't seen any game deals in my area lately to report. lately been hitting all the online deals on amazon....

[donniedroc]

Whoever picked up all 6-8 copies of Muramasa demon blade at Citrus Park Sears, is there any chance you could spare one of them for a fellow CAG?

[Bezerker]

When did they have 6-8 copies? Last time i went there (three weeks ago) they had 1.

I'm currently in Orlando hoarding all their goods. Sad thing is they have tons of stuff that used to be $1.97 but is now out of system (Singstar PS2 bundles, Monster Hunter PSP, Table Tennis, etc)

I'm headed back in the morning. I had planned on hitting all the tampa Sears, but a day of kicking back and catching up on Heavy Rain sounds pretty good (havent played any console games since Weds).

[machtdh]

I have heard on the Radio about this event coming to the Fairgrounds this weekend, It's like an electronics fair and supposedly there will be good deals on video games. If anybody is planning to go friday, please post a response to see if it is worth for me/anybody to drive there. Thanks!

[Segasonic01]

I have heard on the Radio about this event coming to the Fairgrounds this weekend, It's like an electronics fair and supposedly there will be good deals on video games. If anybody is planning to go friday, please post a response to see if it is worth for me/anybody to drive there. Thanks!
Does it run thru Sunday? Ill meet u there if u wanna go Sunday. I work Friday & Saturday :cry:

[machtdh]

Does it run thru Sunday? Ill meet u there if u wanna go Sunday. I work Friday & Saturday :cry:

I wanted to go today, but the rain basically put me out. We gotta organize another CAG meetup soon! Invitation is open for everyone in this thread!

[Frosty The Batman]

Does Spring Hill count? I've been down here for a year and a half and haven't found as many deal as I have in Mass. The non-mall Sears by me doesn't have any games. I did discover my first Blockbuster scores though. I seem to have good luck at Target.

So yeah. That's my story.

Also just throwing this out there,
http://www.myspace.com/peelanderz
The Orpheum on Wednesday night. Do it up.
The Paddywagon in Sarasota on Thursday. Do it up also.

[Vulcan2422]

Does Spring Hill count? I've been down here for a year and a half and haven't found as many deal as I have in Mass. The non-mall Sears by me doesn't have any games. I did discover my first Blockbuster scores though. I seem to have good luck at Target.

So yeah. That's my story.

Also just throwing this out there,
http://www.myspace.com/peelanderz
The Orpheum on Wednesday night. Do it up.
The Paddywagon in Sarasota on Thursday. Do it up also.

I'm in Spring Hill as well! :D

[Frosty The Batman]

I'm in Spring Hill as well! :D

Would I have passed you by without ever knowing?
I work at the Best Buy.

[donniedroc]

Hey Tampa CAGers. I have decided that I am sick of looking at the pile of strategy guides for games I will never own and no one has really traded them. I tried to sell them at the Westchase garage sale, but only sold 2.

Anyone who wants them, PM me and we can connect. I am just asking that you go ahead and take all of them. Not interested in managing people just setting up meets for 1 or 2.

Here is my trade list, which is fairly current.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6428074#post6428074


I am up by the Citrus Park mall. If you want to throw me a guide or two that I ask for on the trade forum, great. If you want to throw me the $0.01 on each book, that's cool too.

Let me know, peeps, let me know.

[madadam4]

Band Hero Band Bundle for PS3

Normally: $179.99 (or there about)
Clearance: $44.78

Target on Park Street near Tyrone Blvd in St. Petersburg. One bundle left under TVs as of today.

[rodieremix]

PS3 Band Hero for $44.98 at Dale Mabry Target. Also the one on Waters had about 15-20 Wii Speaks for $7.48

[Bezerker]

Anyone who was planning on going around looking for penny guides at Best Buy, dont bother. I checked CP, Dale Mabry & Oldsmar today and all were pulled by the employees (they confirmed to having stacks of guides in the back).

I did find a WoW Lich King Guide hidden in the PC section, but its definitely not what I was looking for.

[donniedroc]

Has anyone tried the Clearwater BB on 19 yet for the guides? I have had great luck there in the past, but it is a bit of a drive for me right now.

Anyone who happens to get over there, if they have the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon guide, I would greatly appreciate it if you pick one up for my son.

[darthmalice777]

I checked the BB in Brandon yesterday before 10:30, and they were already pulled as well. All I wanted was a damn Scribblenauts guide, but luckily I have a pending trade for one. I have a buddy checking a few of the other various Tampa BBs right now, so I'll update this post as soon as I hear from him.

[Altanis]

Hi guys. Zephyrhills poster here. :D Just wanted to chime in and say that game pickings in Zephyrhills/Dade City are terrible at best. Wish we'd get some loving.

[Bezerker]

That Gamestop on Gall is always showing up on the locator for rarities.

[Altanis]

It might have some hidden jewels, but the last positive experience I had in there was years ago. Things were bad when it was a Rhino Games, but it got worse when GameStop took over.

They only have a small portion of their stuff out in the store. I've noticed that they show up online for some things, so I'll make a trip to look for 4-5 items and can't find anything and the people at the desk aren't helpful.

That's probably why it's always got things in stock. No one dares to go in there and deal with the idiots from hell.

[Kolma]

Hope putting this here gets it some attention.
Really trying to switch over to 360 from Wii so if anyone wants some mint condition Wii Rock Band Games (not a scratch on them)

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/vgm/1790592200.html

[ChadThyJuggla]

I thought it was about time to start contributing to fellow Tampa CAGs. i'm in the Citrus Park area. I'll start posting some finds of stuff that hasn't been posted when I do my runs. I hit plenty of stores throughout the month, far and wide, from stores on Dale Mabry to Oldsmar and even up to stores in Pasco. And I occasionally visit Brandon and St Pete. So finds that I don't pick up will be posted for sure.
Nice to see fellow CAGs.

[lyric706]

Anyone have any luck with Blockbuster these days? I know some are supposed to have POGs in clear cases right now, but so far, I haven't found any in the area with anything of value.

[Bezerker]

The newest thing I found was Mass Effect 2 but they only had the 2nd disc, making it worthless.

I wouldn't bother with 56th & Busch, the last time they got prepacks they just printed out paper covers and re-labeled them so they could charge full price. I still havent checked South Dale Mabry, Gandy, or Howard. Every other store has been pretty much picked clean.

[wrencrest]

Bezerker, do you go into the Brandon area as well? Seems like you cover a wide area.

[lyric706]

I've been by all the St. Pete and Clearwater locations — pretty disappointing overall. Picked up a Bigs 2 and Midnight Club LA (both for $6.99) and traded them using the $40 bonus promotion for Crackdown 2. There are a few copies of Gears 2 and Fallout 3 for $9.99 at the BB on north Fourth Street in St. Pete. Passed on those.

[Bezerker]

Bezerker, do you go into the Brandon area as well? Seems like you cover a wide area.

Yea, I try to go to Brandon at least once a month and ill hit up the mall, BBV's and various pawn shops/goodwill. I havent been since May, so I plan on going on Sunday since its a new month of Sears drops.

[super_dawn]

Yea I haven't really seen any deals...but then again I haven't been out too much. Heading out to pick up DQ9 of course! :)

[Bezerker]

Best Buy in Oldsmar is starting to do some of their clearances again, but they're going down extremely slow.

They have various games for all systems at $12, $8 & $4, though the $4 games were crappy ones like Imagine Party Babyz for the Wii. The old price-drop date used to be Thursday, so I guess I'll check again later this week to see if anything else drops.

Brandon was actually quite good for deals yesterday. I picked up Modern Warfare 2, GTA: Episodes from Liberty City, Fable 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Dirt 2, and GH Metallica for $7 each at Blockbuster. I also cleared out the last 3 penny guides Best Buy had (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, Mario & Luigi, and Army of Two 2)

[ChadThyJuggla]

Yeah i checked out the Oldsmar BB clearance titles today. Nothing spectacular but did manage to get a copy of Mini Ninjas PS3 for $11. I have been wanting this game for quite some time so I thought it was a good deal.

PS3 section also had..
Cabela 09 - $8
Overlord 2 -$8
Damnation $10
and a few others that weren't too special.

[Segasonic01]

Checked out that place called Monster Games up in Wesley Chapel today. Nothing special, the had 0 NES or SEGA (all systems) games, & the rare games they apparently sell on Ebay. They did have a copy of Chase The Chuckwagon, but wanted $150 cuz thats what they were gonna put it on Ebay for. They did have some good guides tho. They were $5 each & I grabbed the Tales of Vesperia guide.

[wrencrest]

Checked out that place called Monster Games up in Wesley Chapel today. Nothing special, the had 0 NES or SEGA (all systems) games, & the rare games they apparently sell on Ebay. They did have a copy of Chase The Chuckwagon, but wanted $150 cuz thats what they were gonna put it on Ebay for. They did have some good guides tho. They were $5 each & I grabbed the Tales of Vesperia guide.
What and where is this Monster Games?

[Segasonic01]

SR54 near Bruce B Downs. Its a decent store, aside from the Ebay part but I guess they need to make money.

[wrencrest]

SR54 near Bruce B Downs. Its a decent store, aside from the Ebay part but I guess they need to make money.
Thanks, i may have to check it out sometime.

[ChadThyJuggla]

Thanks, i may have to check it out sometime.

same here, "mom n pop" stores aren't too common around here, so its always nice to check them out and see what they're running.

first I've heard of this store, will definitely stop by there sometime soon.

[super_dawn]

Checked out that place called Monster Games up in Wesley Chapel today. Nothing special, the had 0 NES or SEGA (all systems) games, & the rare games they apparently sell on Ebay. They did have a copy of Chase The Chuckwagon, but wanted $150 cuz thats what they were gonna put it on Ebay for. They did have some good guides tho. They were $5 each & I grabbed the Tales of Vesperia guide.


....yea thats really close to me and I haven't heard of them either. Will check out too!

[wrencrest]

What the hell game is Chase the Chuckwagon anyway? I am guessing I need to google it.

[Segasonic01]

A shitty, but rare, atari game.

[WiiScoop]

I live in the Lutz area and I'm heading out toward Weslay Chapel soon maybe I'll check out this Monster Games.

[wrencrest]

Just an FYI if anyone is interested in FF13 and shopping GS soon. I went to the Brandon Best Buy and got PS3 FF13 for $20 with the coup no prob. Only one copy left. Then I went to the Brandon Mall, Plaza GS. They had 5 copies of the FF13 CE guide. They gave me the 10% discount for buying a game. Even though I only bought two DS games. So got the game (20) and guide (31.49) plus tax. Not bad considering that is still less than the original MSRP of the game itself.

[ChadThyJuggla]

Oldsmar BBY added some more titles to their clearance. I only checked the PS3 though...

Jurassic: The Hunted - $11
Cabelas Outdoors (something) - $11
GI Joe - $10
Harry Potter: The HBP - $10

And they still had just about every clearance game from last week still sitting at the same prices.

Thats about all I remember. The Wife picked up Harry Potter for herself and she is LOVING it =)... I can't pull her from the controller.

[Bezerker]

Yea, I stopped by there yesterday as well. Its a shame that store doesnt do the weekly drops like they used to because they had some awesome clearances way back when.

Cabella Outdoor Adventures thats $11 looks to be the 2010 version that GS still sells for $30. I like those type of games, but I dont really see them being as much fun without the Light-gun like in the arcade.

[Shoeby]

Hey all. Just picked up UFC Undisputed 2010 for $34.88 PS3 @ my local Sam's club here in Lakeland. (South) They had a few more cardboard things out on the shelf, so I assume they have more in stock. Sorry I didn't check for 360's

[WiiScoop]

I drove by and saw Monster Games yesterday but didn't have the chance to go inside.

[Bezerker]

Best buy in Oldsmar's clearances just blew up. Found the following (and more that I cant remember) for $5 each:

PC
Brothers in Arms Hells Highway Limited Edition
Bully
Godfather 2
Guitar Hero Aerosmith
LOTR Online
LOTR Online 60 day card (may be useless since the game is free to play now, but supposedly there is a benefit for paid members)

PS2
Buzz Hollywood Quiz ($3.00)
Guitar Hero 1 & 2 Dual Pack
Rock Band Track Pack (various ones)
Singstar Country

PS3
Jurassic the Hunted

360
Chronicles of Riddick
Fallout 3 Broken Steel & Point Lookout expansion packs
Guilty Gear 2 Overture
Guitar Hero 2
Popcap Arcade Vol 2 (Peggle, Feeding Frenzy & Heavy Weapon)

DS
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon
Naruto Shippuden Ninja Council 4
The Price is Right/Rayman Raving Rabbids Bundle

These were all located in bins in the middle of where the registers are. There were a lot more games I cant remember, and still plenty of games left in the bins. Get em quick cuz im sure they wont last long.

[wrencrest]

Best buy in Oldsmar's clearances just blew up. Found the following (and more that I cant remember) for $5 each:

PC
Brothers in Arms Hells Highway Limited Edition
Bully
Godfather 2
Guitar Hero Aerosmith
LOTR Online
LOTR Online 60 day card (may be useless since the game is free to play now, but supposedly there is a benefit for paid members)

PS2
Buzz Hollywood Quiz ($3.00)
Guitar Hero 1 & 2 Dual Pack
Rock Band Track Pack (various ones)
Singstar Country

PS3
Jurassic the Hunted

360
Chronicles of Riddick
Fallout 3 Broken Steel & Point Lookout expansion packs
Guilty Gear 2 Overture
Guitar Hero 2
Popcap Arcade Vol 2 (Peggle, Feeding Frenzy & Heavy Weapon)

DS
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon
Naruto Shippuden Ninja Council 4
The Price is Right/Rayman Raving Rabbids Bundle

These were all located in bins in the middle of where the registers are. There were a lot more games I cant remember, and still plenty of games left in the bins. Get em quick cuz im sure they wont last long.
Damn dude, do you live/work in your car? You get around. Were there any other $5 Ps3 games left around? It doesnt really matter what, I just want extra cases to replace crap from GS.

[Bezerker]

I actually work 40-60 hours a week doing cubicle drone stuff. I live a mile away from the Oldsmar BBY, so that one isnt too far away. Every weekend I try to do a video game run, usually rotating between Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties or like the weekend before last, Orlando.

Unfortunately the only other PS3 clearance games I saw were $8-$14. It may be possible that they will go down cheaper. If you are looking for cheap PS3 cases, Sears @ Citrus Park Mall has 3 copies of Guitar Hero World Tour PS3 and on Friday they are dropping to $1.97 each

[wrencrest]

I actually work 40-60 hours a week doing cubicle drone stuff. I live a mile away from the Oldsmar BBY, so that one isnt too far away. Every weekend I try to do a video game run, usually rotating between Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties or like the weekend before last, Orlando.

Unfortunately the only other PS3 clearance games I saw were $8-$14. It may be possible that they will go down cheaper. If you are looking for cheap PS3 cases, Sears @ Citrus Park Mall has 3 copies of Guitar Hero World Tour PS3 and on Friday they are dropping to $1.97 each
Thanks for the tip. I picked up the only World Tour I could find, the others must have been bought by someone else lurking over this thread?! ;)

I also checked out the Oldsmar BB. I got GI Joe and Madagascar Kartz (for the kid) for $10 and $11 each. Not bad, even if GI Joe sucks as bad as they all say. I grew up with the toon, so I think I can get some of my money's worth. Thanks for the tip. I have never seen any BB with so many deals like that.

[Bezerker]

In case anyone is looking to get in on the Super Mario Galaxy or Sin & Punishment 2 deals at Kmart tomorrow, the Kmart in Clearwater has only 1 2000 points card left.

[IxCxM]

I've checked out Monster Games a few times, they tend to try and beat GS prices so that's good. Also they do ok trade-ins, 3$ taken off if the disc is scratched and in need of cleaning, but they give you half of what they sell it for always. Decent store, definitely sell there before going to GS.

[rodieremix]

There's a new game store coming to Largo at the plaza at Belcher and Ulmerton (where the 7/11 is). It's called M&M Games I think. Will be keeping an eye on it, although in that location I really don't see it lasting that long.

[Bezerker]

Whoops, I guess i didn't notice the word "coming". I'm gonna be in the Largo area tomorrow so I was gonna stop by. Wont do much good if they're not open yet.

[rodieremix]

Well it had a sign that said coming soon, but when I went by today it was lit up and there were cars parked in front of it so it might be worth a shot.

[Bezerker]

Yea, they were open. They had quite a bit of stuff. Most was cheaper than GS prices, but some was more. Nothing too much as far as rarities go. I found a Dual Hearts PS2 for $2.99 and since the credit machine was down they gave it to me for free. I hope that store does good, sad thing is that it does not stand out at all. Their lightup signs are barely visisble through the tinted glass they have.

[rodieremix]

BTW if anyone needs any Xbox cases Bestbuy in St. Pete has about 7 copies of Rock Revolution for $2.50.

[Bezerker]

The Gamerush in Clearwater on Enterprise/McMullen is going out of business. It just started so right now all new games are 10%, used games are 20% and accesories/guides are 30%.

They barely have anything left for the used games. I didn't see anything to worthwhile for new (considering they're still charging $60 for most games that are down to $20-30). The only thing i'm waiting for is the accessories to go down because they have a few of guides that I want.

[niceguyshawne]

Yea, they were open. They had quite a bit of stuff. Most was cheaper than GS prices, but some was more. Nothing too much as far as rarities go. I found a Dual Hearts PS2 for $2.99 and since the credit machine was down they gave it to me for free. I hope that store does good, sad thing is that it does not stand out at all. Their lightup signs are barely visisble through the tinted glass they have.

I noticed that place a week or so ago. I'll have to stop by and check it out. I plan on hitting this thread a lot since I am new to the area.

[super_dawn]

oo largo area...yikes..too far for me. I might be able to check it out next weekend though. I'm heading to the Tyrone mall for the dragon quest event...anyone else going?

[xandez1]

Hey y'all, I've been following your thread for a few months, but am new to posting. Anyone notice the Play N Trade in Seffner has dropped it's franchise and changed it's name? I'm curious to see how this will affect their pricing.

[Segasonic01]

I noticed. I know its been struggling like hell (karma for charging Ebay prices). I heard they were having a lot of conflict with PnT's corporate to cuz theyre only allowed by contract to sell monster, but they were selling Sobe, red bull, etc.

[Bezerker]

oo largo area...yikes..too far for me. I might be able to check it out next weekend though. I'm heading to the Tyrone mall for the dragon quest event...anyone else going?

The store on South Dale Mabry is also closing but they have pretty much nothing left. There are a couple guides I want, but for whatever reason they're not lowering past 10% on the guides.

[scud732]

Any of you going to a Halo Reach midnight launch?

[Terlan]

Might have to check out monster games tomorrow. How good are their prices? Do they have any ps1 games?

[Terlan]

Checked out monster games, it wasn't too bad. Sadly nothing for me though. But I did just get back from the Play N Trade in Seffner and I don't know if anybodys already posted it, but their having a buy 2 get 1 free sale right now. I didn't take advantage of it today as I was only there for Front Mission 3 (got it for $6 after trade ins so that was awesome) But I asked and the owner said the sale would probably last for maybe one more week. He didn't see sure when he'd stop it but if you make it there in the next few days you should be good.

[Bezerker]

The PNT on Dale Mabry is does B2G1 as a constant promotion and they also do B1G1 on all XBX games.

[Segasonic01]

PnT Seffner aint PnT no more.

[Terlan]

it isn't? They still had the play n trade sign over the store and the manager even tried to sell me the play n trade insider card.

[Segasonic01]

I explained it about 5 or 6 posts up ^

[Terlan]

I now feel foolish for missing that. >_>;

[frostybroc]

Anyone planning on a CAG meet and greet?

[Segasonic01]

We tried before but no1 ever goes thru with it cuz everyones always busy

[frostybroc]

Well let's try again. What plans did were attempted to be setup before?

[MrErinEsurance]

South Dale Mabry Target had some great clearance markdowns today! Borderlands (PS3 only): $20 Borderlands Zombie/Mad Moxi pack (360): $10 The Saboteur (360 and PS3): $13.98 Dead Rising 1 (360): $10 Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 (360): $10 Brutal Legend (360/PS3): $13.98 WWE 2010 (PS3): $20 Backyard Baseball Sandlot Sluggers (360): $13.98 Beatles Rockband (PS3 only): $20

[Otherguy676]

Thats hilarious about the Seffner store, the store owner was such a jackass. There were a few times I was there and they changed the prices on me right before the sale to match up with ebay / half.com. Such a stupid thing they got in trouble for, Monster is a way better drink as it is.

[rays1129]

I went to the Replay Games in Seffner the other day, same setup as Play N Trade, same workers, not sure who was the old owner or who is the new one. Mediocre selection of PS3 games, there biggest selection is older sports games for the PS2/Xbox which they should just give away to people who walk in the store.

[Segasonic01]

It's the same owners. Its the same setup & mediocre overpriced stuff as they had as PnT. Basically, they changed their name so they can sell Sobe, which apparently keeps them in business...

[rays1129]

What exactly takes place at the CAG meet and greet?, Looking to buy/trade games anything from atari to ps3 but trying to get equal trades or buying fair value and doing that at flea markets, game stores and craigslist seems to be lacking.

[Segasonic01]

there are no tampa cag meet & greets. There are hardly any Tampa cags to being with

[rays1129]

Reading from previous posts, I see there were several attempts for a meet and greet, one being at gameworks which didn't have a huge turnout. I would be interested in like a game swap meet where we could trade games. Scheduling/traveling seems the biggest obstacles. If anyone has ideas on how we can get a successfull turnout, welcome your comments.

[Segasonic01]

or just post ur list & c if anyone wants to meet to trade :-)

[rays1129]

Don't have a list yet, thought it would be more suspenseful if there was a gathering and anticpating what others have to trade and making deals, rather than to have a predetermined list. Well I will prepare a list just in case there is no gathering.

[Segasonic01]

i have too many games to stuff into my car & bring somewhere, thats y we need lists

[super_dawn]

I'd never be good at a meet n' greet....I can never seem to get rid of any games. I hold on to everything! I always say that I'll go back and finish or play the game again....I feel like more of a collector I guess.

By the way...was in Orlando today and stopped by the Target in Davenport (Claremont exit) and they had about 3 or 4 Zelda Phantom Hourglass clearanced to $17. A bunch of other random games...kinda tempted on the GT racing game w/ wheel for $10 but ended up passing on it. So if anyone is passing through that way this holiday weekend...might want to check it out.

[Otherguy676]

Davenport is a good exit for Target clearance, the ones in Orlando proper are usually more miss than hit

[super_dawn]

Davenport is a good exit for Target clearance, the ones in Orlando proper are usually more miss than hit

yea its true. I have seasonal disney passes...so I end up stopping by a lot and they always seem to have a pretty full endcap of clearance games.

[rays1129]

I made a list of my Oringinal Nintendo Games. Will add, Snes, N64, Atari, Sega some time next week. Looking to trade for other games

Adventures of Bayou Billy(w/manual)
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
After Burner
Air Fortress
American Gladiators
Anticipation
Back to the Future
Back to the Future Part II & III
Bad News Baseball
Bad Street Brawler
Balloon Fight
Barbie
Bart vs World
Baseball
Bases Loaded
Bases Loaded 2
Bases Loaded 3
Batman The Video Game
Battle Of Olympus
Battle Tank
Bayou Billy
Beetlejuice
Bible Adventures
Bigfoot
Blades of Steel
Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
Bump'n Jump
Caesar's Palace(box)
California Games
Captain Skyhawk
Castlevania
Championship Bowling
City Connection
Classic Concentration
Cobra Triangle
Contra
Cybernoid
Dance Aerobics
Dash Galaxy
Daydreamin'Davey
Days of Thunder
Deadle Towers
Defender II
Defender of the Crown
Dick Tracy
Dig Dug 2
Dodge Ball
Donkey Kong Classics
Double Dare
Double Dragon
Double Dragon 2
Double Dragon 3
Doubke Dribble
Dr. Chaos
Dr. Mario(box-no manual)
Dragon Warrior
Duck Tales
Elevator Action
Eliminator Boat Duel
Excite Bike
Faxanadu
Fester's Quest
Fighting Golf
Fire'N Ice
Flight Intruder
Freedom Force
Friday the 13th
Galaga
Gauntlet II
George Foreman Boxing
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters II
Goal
Godzilla
Golf
Golgo 13
Goonies II
Gremlins 2
Guardian Legend
Gun Smoke(box)
Gyromite
Heavy Barrel
Hogan's Alley
Hollywoods Squares
Hoops
Hunt for Red October
Ice Hockey
Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom
Ironsword
Jackal
Jack Nicklaus Golf
Jaws
Jeopardy
Jeopardy 25th Anniversity Edition
Jetsons
John Elway's Queartback
Jordan vs Bird
Jungle Book
Jurassic Park
Karate Champ
Karate Kid
Kings of the Beach
Knight Rider
Kung Fu
Legend Of Kane
Legend of Zelda gold
Legend of Zelda II gold
Little League Baseball
Little Mermaid
Little Nemo
Low G Man
Lunar Pool
Mad MAx
Magic Johnson's Fast Break
Maniac Mansion
Mega Man 3
Marble Madness
Metal Gear
Metal Mech
Metroid
Michael Andretti's World Cup
Mickey Mousecapade
Mighty Bomb Jack
Mike Tyson Punchout
Millipede
Milon's secret Castle
Mission Impossible
Muppet Adventure
Narc
Ninja Gaiden
Nightmare on Elm Street
Operation Wolf
Paperboy
Pinball
Pinbot
Play Action Football
P.O.W.
Pro Wrestling
Punch-Out
Racket Attack
Rad Racer
Rad Racer 2
Raid on Bungeling Bay
R.B.I. Baseball
R.B.I. Baseball 2
R.B.I. Baseball 3
RC Pro AM
Remote Control
Rescue Rangers
Roadblasters
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
Robocop
Rocketeer
Rocket Ranger
Rock-N-Ball
Roger Clemen's MVP Baseball
Roger Rabbit(w/manual)
Rush'N Attack
Section Z
Seicross
Shreddin
Shingen the Ruler
Shooting Range
Side Pocket
Silent Service
Skate or Die
Sky Shark
Snoopy's Silly Sports
Soccer
Solar Jetman
Solstice
Space Shuttle Project
Spider-Man
Star Force
Star Solider
Stealth
Super Dodge Ball
Super Cars(box-no manual)
Super Glove Ball
Super Jeopardy
Super Mario/Duck Hunt
Super Mario/Duck Hunt/Track Meet
Super Mario
Super Mario 2
Super Mario 3
Super Off Road
Super Spike V'Ball(box)
Super Sprint
Super Team Games
Swamp Thing
Swords and Serpents
Taboo
Tag Team Wrestling
T&C Surf Designs
Tecmo Bowl
Tecmo Super Bowl
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Tennis
Tetris
Thundercade
Tiger-Heli
Tiny Toon Adventures
Top Gun
Top Gun 2
Top Players Tennis
Total Recall
Totally Rad
Track & Field 2
Track Meet
Trick Shooting
Trojan
Ultimate Basketball
Vegas Dream(box)
Videomation
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
Werewolf
Wheel of Fortune
Where's Waldo
Willow
Win Lose or Draw
Winter Games
World Games
World Wrestling(box)
Wrath of the Black Manta
WWf Wrestlemania Challenge
Xenophobe
Xevious the Avenger
Xexyz
Yoshi