Tampa Bay Area CAGs...

[Terlan]

If anyone's interested the Super Target off of County Road 581 and Bruce B Downs in Wesley Chapel marked down the Bioshock 2 LE's they have on Clearence. I just picked up one for the PS3 for $17. I looked a little and they had one more PS3 copy left if anyone wants it. I don't think they had any 360 versions.

[Altanis]

Nothing really good deal wise to post, sorry. :(

Just wanted to say that the Zephyrhills Kmart is about a gold mine with the gaming deals. They don't advertise them that well (the circular is available at the electronics desk though, under the glass, but they only have about half the stickers up), but everything works. They probably had 20 copies of Kirby's Epic Yarn and another 20 Fallout:NV in the cases. Not to mention those Sesame Street and Zhu Zhu games. They probably had 20 each of those too.

The place was in disarray though. According to Charlene, the cashier, they were backed up because a lot of their employees were sick and one just died. The manager was putting out the deliveries from last MONDAY while I was there Friday morning, because the Friday truck (according to Charlene, it was a 1200 piece delivery) couldn't be emptied until the Mon/Wed deliveries were moved. Even through what sounded like a rough week, Charlene was damn cheerful and almost seemed.... happy... to help me get something from the case and ring me up. When my SYWR card wouldn't scan (I only had the keychain one) I just told her I could enter the receipt online if it wouldn't work but she tried like 50 times and even said if I wanted she could key in the card manually- how often does that happen? Good customer service... from KMART. That's a sign of the apocalypse.

In the end everything worked out but good lord did it look like someone let off a bomb in that store. It was nearly impossible to get to the games cases (which stupidly aren't in the electronics section... nah, they're on the next aisle with the little girls' toys).

I honestly have to say that Kmart still being open surprises me. Friday was the busiest I've ever seen it- and I saw one other person in electronics and maybe a dozen people total.

[aznguyen316]

sup guys it's been a minute. Checking in.. yeah I tried to make it to a meet & greet like two years ago at Gameworks but I was late, got there and saw no one hahah

[super_dawn]

If anyone's interested the Super Target off of County Road 581 and Bruce B Downs in Wesley Chapel marked down the Bioshock 2 LE's they have on Clearence. I just picked up one for the PS3 for $17. I looked a little and they had one more PS3 copy left if anyone wants it. I don't think they had any 360 versions.


Def good deal. I don't have a ps3 tho...and bioshock 2 blew compared to the first game. ;)

[scud732]

Anybody going to a Black Ops Midnight event?

[frostybroc]

Anyone in Tampa down for some local trading?

[Segasonic01]

im interested in your Fallout 3 extras & makai kingdom extras

[Bezerker]

I hate the Target in Oldsmar sometimes, they're the only store that drops to 85% however everything they have is still either full price or $10-$15 more than the supposed most recent drops at the other stores.

[rodieremix]

Yeah their drops take FOREVER.

[Otherguy676]

I worked at the Oldsmar / Boot Ranch target back in summer '04, there drops have never been like other stores, I've seen random clearance %s that are never the same in other stores and sometimes they dont even mark whats on clearance. Bruce B Downs Target by USF was like that when I was a student there, I used to get some unmarked clearance there all the time.

[Bezerker]

Yea, I checked boot ranch on Saturday and their stuff was higher than the one by montague which was 2-3x higher than the thread.

[Segasonic01]

Can any Tampa CAGs help me? I need to order an item that only ships to Japan. Anyone got family in Japan that could get something to tampa?

It's from Konami Style and it's a figure if anyone must know...

[jayntampa]

Can any Tampa CAGs help me? I need to order an item that only ships to Japan. Anyone got family in Japan that could get something to tampa?

It's from Konami Style and it's a figure if anyone must know...

Did you check any of the other Japanese sites that ship to the US? Sometimes they will get some of the figures from sites like Konami Style. I've used HLJ.com with a lot of luck.

[Bezerker]

The news story had a link to where he could buy it, he just didn't notice.

[frostybroc]

Figure I'd put it up in here.

I'm done with Black Ops if anyone wants to do a local trade.

[Segasonic01]

The news story had a link to where he could buy it, he just didn't notice.
I didnt wanna buy it from someone off blogspot...

[Segasonic01]

Figure I'd put it up in here.

I'm done with Black Ops if anyone wants to do a local trade.
PS3 or 360?

[frostybroc]

Its for 360, hey Sega you still interested in those CE items?

[Segasonic01]

sure

[Segasonic01]

Anyone seen a copy of GH:WoR (360) for $30 or under?

[frostybroc]

No but I'll keep my eyes peeled. Sega if you bring me a McDonald's Value Meal Double Quarter Pounder no pickles, you can have the CE stuff. No Lie.

[Segasonic01]

PM me the area where u live & I'll c what I can do.

[donniedroc]

Hello Tampa CAG! I ended up with 2 Playstation Move controllers, 1 Playstation Eye Camera and the Singstar +Dance game (with 2 mics) from a promotion. Since I don't have a PS3, I was thinking about selling them on eBay. Before I do that, I wanted to make them available to you.

$50 for each Move Controller
$40 for the Eye Camera
$30 for Singstar +Dance

The controllers and Singstar are in 'promotion packaging', and not retail packaging.

PM me if you are interested.

[super_dawn]

No but I'll keep my eyes peeled. Sega if you bring me a McDonald's Value Meal Double Quarter Pounder no pickles, you can have the CE stuff. No Lie.

funny. :lol:

[acaraba2]

Hey guys anyone heading to any radioshacks today I want to look for the clearances but gotta work till 9 pm tonight and 9-5 tomorrow soi won't be able hit any I looking for 3 and would gladly pay $90-$95 each for there troubles thanks

[Altanis]

Yeah, none in Tampa have them.

I hit up the Busch Blvd one, since my dad had a dentist's appt today and needed someone to drive him home. The guy working there was rather rude, and treated me like an idiot when I said RadioShack.com's inventory checker said they had one. Calling the Pebble Creek one proved annoying last night- first call no one answered, second call someone answered within about 2 seconds and when I asked he said RadioShack didn't sell any DS Lites. The guy at the Busch Blvd one called there and apparently the manager there said they haven't had any in stock since before the clearance drop, but that a bunch of people are looking for them.

Also, the one Lakeland store that RS.com says would have them is out. Called them and the woman answered saying I called AT&T Mobility and I was really confused until I asked what store I just called and she replied with "Oh, I'm sorry... RadioShack." The Seffner store supposedly had stock of the Silver one (according to the Brooksville store, who had 1 yesterday when I got there- it's not there anymore ;)) but they sold out as well.

Basically, every store I've tried checking either claims they don't sell it, that RadioShack doesn't sell it, or that they don't have it in stock. Whether they do or don't is possibly iffy, but it sounds like if any of them did that they sold out long ago.

TL;DR: It's becoming apparent that RadioShack within at least 1 hour of Tampa does not have the DS Lite in stock. I likely got the last one yesterday, in Brooksville.

[frostybroc]

So what is everyone doing for the holidays? The week after Christmas I have off so looks like I'll get to finishing reading some books I have been putting off and hopefully finishing Crackdown 2, New Vegas, and more Castlevania Harmony of Despair.

[super_dawn]

Surprisingly, I tried not to ask for any games for christmas! haha...my backlog is just too huge. Plus I don't think there is really anything coming out soon that I want really bad......I'm trying to save up for the 3DSi. I will be playing wii-endless ocean over the holidays. Got a copy for my sister during the bf amazon week for xmas.

[frostybroc]

I agree, but I ended up with some anyways. Today I beat Crackdown 2. Still need to run through and attempt to finish the achievements. Now onto New Vegas, CoD BLOPS, and Mass Effect2

EDIT: I also have that Collector Edition up for grabs. Seriously just looking for $5 bucks. (Fallout 3, Gettin Up and Makai Kingdom)

[lpj8]

Anyone able to find 12 month Xbox Live sub cards for $35 at Best Buy? Brandon store is out of them.

[rodieremix]

I saw a lone copy of DJ Hero 1 Standalone at Pinellas Park Target for 12.48 if anyone wants it.

[donniedroc]

Hey Tampa Bay CAG! Today is the last day for the Buy 1 Get 1 game $14.99 and under @ Blockbuster. Most have been hit pretty hard in the area, but the Westchase Blockbuster on Linebaugh ave has TONS! Here is what I remember. Hopefully this is helpful to everyone.

:360:
Singularity
Lost Planet 2
Dead to Rights Retribution
Dante's Inferno
Crackdown 2
Left 4 Dead (1, not 2)
Guitar Hero 5
NCAA 2011

:ds:
Marvel Superhero Squad
Lego Batman

[Bezerker]

Anyone planning on going to Gainesville anytime soon?

[nesagwa]

Hey guys, I was up at the Sweetbay shopping center on Fowler and a new independent games tore just opened about two weeks ago.

Its called R U Game? and I guess this their second location.

They have tons of SNES, N64, NES, Genesis, etc. stuff for fairly inexpensive. They also have a pretty large assortment of imports. All sorts of accessories and stuff. They even have a 2 slot NeoGeo cabinet in the back with Samurai Shodown 2 in it.

http://rugamestore.com/

2708 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612

[Bezerker]

More importantly the cabinet has bust a move. I went there the day they opened. They had an ok selection. Prices were kinda hit or miss

[Altanis]

Well, unless Google Maps is lying, that place is right across the street from USF. It just so happens that next weekend I'll be at USF hanging out with some friends.

I know where I'll also be going :D.

[super_dawn]

Neat. I will have to check that out as well this weekend when I'm less busy.

[AgentXK]

I checked it out this weekend, It is very much your flea market variety of games. Truthfully prices didn't seem too competitive.

[Altanis]

Checked it out earlier today (along with the GS on the other side of USF- they had one copy of Dragon Quest V, complete, for $35. Best use of a GameStop GC for me).

I found a few things that were cheap, but not much. A lot of their accessories were oddly priced. 3-pack DS styli were $4.99, but the 4-pack right next to it was the same price. Then their supply of GameCube controllers were $12, for the ones you get on eBay or from Meritline for a fraction of the price. Heck, I just bought one off Meritline for $4!

I did however snag a complete Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for $14.99 - 5% student discount (almost covered those taxes :'(). I'm sure that you went through everything they had, you'd find what you do in most stores- some things are good prices, some aren't. It looks like, at the very least, they try to compete with and possibly outdo GameStop.

[frostybroc]

Blockbuster by USF on Fletcher and Bruce B. Downs is closing. Right now 20% Video games. I copped Nier for 13.50 and Bioshock 2 for 8.50. They had quite a few copies of Reach, New Vegas, and Super Street Fighter. I'll be trying to make rounds again hopefully i can grab Batman: AA for 10-12 bucks. Same for Lost Planet 2.

[Bezerker]

The BBV on Van Dyke/Dale Mabry is closing as well. I havent had the chance to check it out, but i think they're on their 2nd week so its probably 20% as well

According to the store on Anderson/Gunn, their store may be on the chopping block next.

[Altanis]

Can't say I am surprised that either of them are closing. What I am really surprised about is that the BBV in Zephyrhills is still open. How they stay open is beyond me. There's always at least 3 people working, but there's never more than 3 people in the store shopping.

Also, if anyone was a fan of the comic book store in the strip mall next to R U Game (between the I want to say Best Buy strip mall and University Mall. I don't really know that area well) it's closed and moved to Waters Ave somewhere.

[AgentXK]

When you got NIER was there still more copies?

[frostybroc]

That was the last one at the BBDowns store. I have a BF 1943 code for XBLA if anyone wants to buy or trade. CML for local trades.

[AgentXK]

I actually went by the store, they had one in a gen box behind the counter. If anyone sees any sweet liquidation deals, make sure to give a head's up. Still sore about getting burned on Hollywood Video's stolen $6 borderlands

[frostybroc]

This is the last week for the Blockbuster on BBDowns. I might try to stop by today to see what stock they have left. Also has anyone had any bad interactions with that store RU Game? on Fowler? People been spamming them on CL and was wondering if there were any bad incidents there.

I still have that BF 1943 if anyone wants it. I'm also looking to do local trades.

[AgentXK]

If you see anything of note let me know. I work down the road from the RU game on MLK. They had good retro titles but nothing that made me want to spend money. It appears it is just a disenfranchised play and trades.

[Altanis]

I didn't have a bad experience with them when I was there. In fact, I actually liked it because I was asked by employees if there was anything I was interested in, etc, and they actually knew about a lot of stuff. I wasn't harassed by them hocking their $15 rewards card, hocking preordering every release for the next 10 years, nothing. The employees pretty much just waited for me to either go to the register to check out or ask questions. They were really nice.

Now, prices on the other hand weren't too great. Aside from the random title or two that was priced well, a good bit was excessive. Like I said above, it's like any store: you'll find some good bargains and you'll find some outrageous stuff.

[Bezerker]

I have not confirmed all of this list, but here is my list of Blockbusters that are closing within 25 miles of Tampa:

N. Dale Mabry/Fletcher - Tampa
4th/94th Ave N - St Pete
US Hwy 19/Tarpon - Tarpon Springs
Gandy/Dale Mabry - Tampa
Missouri/Rosary Road - Largo
49thSt N/Park - Pinellas Park
56th/Busch - Tampa
34th St. N/13th Ave. - St Pete
County 581/SR 54 - Wesley Chapel

3 of the stores are Gamerushes, so i'm hoping they got plenty of good stuff hiding in the back.

[super_dawn]

I have not confirmed all of this list, but here is my list of Blockbusters that are closing within 25 miles of Tampa:

N. Dale Mabry/Fletcher - Tampa
4th/94th Ave N - St Pete
US Hwy 19/Tarpon - Tarpon Springs
Gandy/Dale Mabry - Tampa
Missouri/Rosary Road - Largo
49thSt N/Park - Pinellas Park
56th/Busch - Tampa
34th St. N/13th Ave. - St Pete
County 581/SR 54 - Wesley Chapel

3 of the stores are Gamerushes, so i'm hoping they got plenty of good stuff hiding in the back.


oh neat...I haven't seen any ones with Gamerushes in them...which ones are those?

[Bezerker]

The one in Wesley Chapel, the one in Pinellas park and the one on 4th/94th in St Pete. The One on 34th st in St Pete may be a gamerush as well, but I cant remember.

[Altanis]

The Wesley Craphole Chapel one was a GameRush store. I don't think you can call it that anymore- I was just in there back in January and there was maybe 50 games for sale in the entire store.

[super_dawn]

The one in Wesley Chapel, the one in Pinellas park and the one on 4th/94th in St Pete. The One on 34th st in St Pete may be a gamerush as well, but I cant remember.

The Wesley Craphole Chapel one was a GameRush store. I don't think you can call it that anymore- I was just in there back in January and there was maybe 50 games for sale in the entire store.


Oh okay..cause the closest would be the Wesley Chapel one to me. I might still check it out since its fairly close.

[Altanis]

Yeah, it's pretty slim (like a lot of BBV stores after their B1G1 sales) but you might find a gem. If you were looking for I think it was Marvel Super Hero Squad :wii:, Wii Play in a generic case, or one of the God of War games (I want to say GoW3 maybe?) then you would have been in heaven during their last sale, because those were pretty much the only titles they had in one of the bins. It was pretty sad. I can't say I'm surprised at all that the WC one is closing. That store was always worse customer wise than the Zephyrhills store it seemed.

[Altanis]

I have to go deal with Bright House tomorrow (my cable box is dying... hooray!) and then check with the closing BBV on 54/581 if traffic isn't horrible. Since tomorrow is a weekday, I'm likely not gonna go there. Holy jeezus they fricked up 54 between Curley and 75.

[Vulcan2422]

Do I dare pick up Little Big Planet 2 for 30 bucks from the blockuster on 19 thats going out of business? Ugh! So damn tempting!

[nesagwa]

The Blockbuster on Armenia and Hillsborough is also closing, noticed the signs on Saturday morning.

Does anyone know of any of the big box stores having a 3DS demo unit out? Kind of want to try one out.

[super_dawn]

The Blockbuster on Armenia and Hillsborough is also closing, noticed the signs on Saturday morning.

Does anyone know of any of the big box stores having a 3DS demo unit out? Kind of want to try one out.


I went and tried mine out at Best Buy last week. :3ds:

[Kolma]

The Blockbuster on Armenia and Hillsborough is also closing, noticed the signs on Saturday morning.

Does anyone know of any of the big box stores having a 3DS demo unit out? Kind of want to try one out.

The Best Buy across from Citrus Park Mall, and the Bestbuy along Hillsborough ave (between Hillsborough and Oldsmar) the only lacted in same shopping center as Super Target

Last i checked both had Pilotwings Demo but i got my very own 3DS now so YAY

[moonknight25]

Hey, I need a huge favor from any CAG that lives in Odessa/Tampa. I will generously reward any dude/dudette who can help me out with! Shoot me a Pm and I'll give you the details. Its a pretty easy favor btw, so hopefully some one can help a fellow CAG out : )

[moonknight25]

A special thanks to donniedroc and all of the cags that offered to help. You guys all rock and if anyone needs anything up in Jacksonville, just let me know!

[Otherguy676]

I was in town working the other day at Macdill. If anyone has a pass to get on base, the BX has several copies of Fatal Frame 3 for $10. I didn't buy anything because I was working but there were a lot of copies for whoever gets there. Its a $25 - $35 sale on ebay.

[frostybroc]

Anyone in the Tampa area need Windows 7 or Office 2010? Let me know for a good trade. I also do PC Repair and sell webhosting. No scamming, pure honest deals.

[donniedroc]

Tampa CAG - Iamthecheapestgamer just posted that the :ps3: Eye of Judgement game, with camera, mat, and starting deck is $4.99 used.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293336

It is showing up at multiple TPA locations, such as Citrus Park. I can't be bothered, because I don't have a :ps3: but thought someone else might need a camera or something.

[Bezerker]

It says camera & mat required, I can pretty much guarantee that it wont include them.

[Segasonic01]

I checked CP today. it didnt

[super_dawn]

who snatched up all the Epic Mickey's at TRU? :( I only went to two tru but was sad to not find it this week with the sale. I was able to convince them to let me buy the epic mickey charger stand at the $20 price w/o buying the game ...so that's pretty cool.

[super_dawn]

hey there's a new game store opening up near Super Target on county line road. I was grabbing a smoothie at SmoothieKing real quick before work and noticed it. Wish I would have had a chance to look closer and see when they'd be opening up....

...if they're more towards selling classic games than I don't think gamestop nearby will have any competition.

[Segasonic01]

Before I turn to eBay, does anyone have or know anyone that might have the following systems for sale?

Fairchild channel f
Vectrex
Magnavox odyssey 1
Atari 5200
Neo geo cd

That's all I have left before I have all US released systems, and so far I've yet to turn to eBay for any...

[Frostvii]

You might wanna check R U Game near USF, in the same plaza as Chilis. I've only been in once, but remember they sell classic games and systems. Including old Japanese cartridges.

[Segasonic01]

I've been there but they suck. It's overpriced & they don't even take games for systems like atari, coleco, etc

[nesagwa]

Because nobody BUYS games for atari, coleco, etc.

Play N Trade will take 2600 games, but don't expect more than a dime a piece for them.

[Segasonic01]

AcTually People do buy them. Every time I go to pnt or a flea mkt that has them, I buy all the ones I don't have, and I'm not the only one.

Nothing against RUG, I just think they could be a better store if they had more of a variety and better Prices ($50 for symphony of the night & $60 for ffvii is crazy). The employees are friendly, I'll give them that.

[nesagwa]

Traded in a box of 2600 games to Play N Trade 6 months ago. Every single one of them is still sitting in their bin. The stuff just doesn't move and there is no profit in it. For an independent store, unsellable stock is just taking up space (see the box of over 100 copies of old madden games marked $1 that RUG has).

Yes those prices are a tad high, but those games have always been over priced no matter who you buy them from (ebay is no exception) and are display case candy that people actually DO buy because they are desirable titles.

[Segasonic01]

Somehing tells me u own or manage r u game...

[nesagwa]

Somehing tells me u own or manage r u game...

Congrats you figured it out :roll:

[Frostvii]

segasonic1, did u try the magic mall off of waters? I've seen some old stuff there too but that was years ago. But it still looks scary as Hell, lol.

[Segasonic01]

That place closed down.

Anyways, I found someone online that has 4 of the systems im looking for. Now all I need are the Vectrex & Neo-Geo CD.

[super_dawn]

Kinda quiet in here.

I've hit 6 blockbusters since Monday for there 90% off accessories deal. Not technically a gaming deal but it has been pretty sweet. Plenty of movie posters, hdmi cables, plushies, and other misc. stuff to be found. The furthest south I went was Hillsborough...so if anyone is close to a bbv in clearwater or st. pete...I haven't been to it.

[Bezerker]

Depending on how bad my cold is, i'm probably gonna hit a bunch of the Pinellas BBV's on Saturday.

The only store in Tampa i've yet to hit is the one on Bruce B Downs, that store is kinda small, so im sure all the stuff is already gone.

[super_dawn]

Depending on how bad my cold is, i'm probably gonna hit a bunch of the Pinellas BBV's on Saturday.

The only store in Tampa i've yet to hit is the one on Bruce B Downs, that store is kinda small, so im sure all the stuff is already gone.

That was the first store I went to since its right near me. You're right on them not having much. They didn't really have much to begin with. I was able to pick up a couple Yoda plushies for my cousins and some random as seen on tv crap. Only things left were a bunch of random books and lots of stickers/keychains. This is usually my favorite store to go to however because they never price sticker correctly so I'm able to score some great deals.

[Terlan]

Checked out Monster games by the super target on county line rd. Looks like a decent shop and they had some stuff, but mostly current stuff, they had ps2, xbox, and gamecube, but not much stuff older than that.

[ATK]

Has anyone been to the Red Barn flea market? I just moved down to Tampa with my family and we were going to head down there just to browse. Anyone have any tips or thoughts on it? Oh and Tampa weather > Texas weather. :P

[frostybroc]

Act quick guys, Best Buy in Wesley Chapel has Borderlands GOTY Edition for 9.99. Go to Best Buy Online Outlet and say pick up at store. I just picked mine up. Total was 10.69 with tax.

[donniedroc]

Hey Tampa CAG, has anyone hit best buy in the greater bay area for the dropped guides? Of course, the week I am out of town (and 40 miles from the nearest bb) is when they finally have a drop.

If anyone gets lucky and finds some, can someone pick me up a couple of guides? I would be willing to trade/pay for some when I am back on Saturday. I am looking for

Disney Epic Mickey Collector's Edition
Mass Effect 2 (latest version PS3)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Collector's Edition
Dragon age origins awakenings

Thanks in advance.

[Bezerker]

Oldsmar & CP already pulled theirs. I've been making nice with the guy @ Oldsmar and he looked for a couple of the CE guides for me but couldnt find any left.

[silentevil]

Hey Tampa CAG, has anyone hit best buy in the greater bay area for the dropped guides? Of course, the week I am out of town (and 40 miles from the nearest bb) is when they finally have a drop.

If anyone gets lucky and finds some, can someone pick me up a couple of guides? I would be willing to trade/pay for some when I am back on Saturday. I am looking for

Disney Epic Mickey Collector's Edition
Mass Effect 2 (latest version PS3)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Collector's Edition
Dragon age origins awakenings

Thanks in advance.

If you're willing to drive down here the one in Bradenton has them still out.

[frostybroc]

Hey Tampa CAG,

I'm running a drawing here on CAG. Just looking for donations to my Extra Life Page. All proceeds go directly to All Children's Hospital in St. Pete.

Donate $1 you get entered into a drawing of what ever game you want (with some restrictions, sorry no Earthbound). As of now, no one has donated so the winnings % is pretty great. Also what ever dollar amount you donate, you receive that many drawings. Drawing will be held September 15th, 2011. And if you win we can meetup somewhere and I can just give it to you.

[donniedroc]

Hey Tampa CAG,

I don't usually advocate hoarding, but flipping Star Wars Force Unleashed II from the BOGO @Blockbuster to preorders @Best Buy has worked out for me quite nicely @Citrus Park Best Buy.

SWFUII is $15 @blockbuster...BOGO makes it $7.50
Best Buy Trade in is $12 (PS3 or Xbox360). However, there is a 40% uplift if you pre-order something. Which makes the value $16.80. Profit of $9.30 per copy of SWFUII.

Here is the beauty @Citrus Park right now...the kid@ the trade in desk is too busy playing Madden 12 to ring you up for the pre-order...he just gives you the credit and sends you with your pre-order ticket to the register. I don't see why you couldn't just walk out the door with the entire $16.80 without actually getting the preorder. I wasn't that shady, I preordered Arkham City and Gunstringer, but I would imagine you wouldn't have a problem with this.

Full disclosure. I took the 6 copies of SWFUII @the Anderson/Gunn Blockbuster. I got 4 copies @Hillsborough (near Sheldon), but they had at least 8 more copies when I left earlier today.

Only other comment (sorry to be so long winded) is that there was some low life trolling Hillsborough when I left. He was kind of scuzzy looking, and was flipping through the used games, on the cell saying 'they got star wars force something and this vegas game'. He didn't look like he had enough cash to clean them out, but be aware that the flea market people are out there competing with us.

Happy hunting.

[super_dawn]

thanks for the info donniedroc! I did a bunch of swfuii flips during the last bbv sale to gs. I've never traded to bb before but thats too good a deal to pass up on. Probably would pre order a random 3ds game...but if they just give me a ticket...ehhh i might skip it. ;) I might wait till Monday though so i can also snag Epic mickey and kirby ...been wanting those for awhile to play.

[Bezerker]

All you have to do is pay the $5 down. If you wait til after the release of the game, you can get your $5 back. They also have a deal where if you pre-order & buy 5 games and get an extra $100. I would imagine this stacks with the bonus $10 per game.

[super_dawn]

Do you guys know if bb takes disc only games? Might flip some ps2 cheapies from gs...

[donniedroc]

Do you guys know if bb takes disc only games? Might flip some ps2 cheapies from gs...

I had only disc and case, and it wasn't a problem. Not sure if they would take game only.

[Bezerker]

They do, assuming you come across someone who read/knows about the email corporate sent out telling them to take em disc only. I bought up 28 old sports games from the GS @ CP and traded them to the BBY @ CP. Turned $13 into $39 just by crossing the street.

[super_dawn]

Gotcha. I'll probably call over there just to make sure. Don't want to have a crap load (as in the twenty i'll probably buy) of disc only ps2 games I can't get rid of.

[rodieremix]

Has anyone seen if any Gamestops in Pinellas County are doing the 50% trade in bonus offer?

[sjea0124]

Sup guys! Been a CAG member for quite a while now and didn't even know this area existed.

[silentevil]

Do you guys know if bb takes disc only games? Might flip some ps2 cheapies from gs...

As far as I know they do not take disc only.

[Otherguy676]

Nice finds on a Tampa trip

2 copies of keith courage, 1 complete - .50
Sidearms complete w/ outer box - $2
Alien Crush complete w/ outer box - $2
Air Zonk outer box (no game) - free
Cadash complete with outer box - $2
Super Star Soldier complete (no box) - .50
Pro Action Replay 4 in 1, Saturn, Complete in Box - $1

and

Radiant Silvergun Complete Saturn Import - $2

http://cdnroot.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7839&pictureid=25234

[scud732]

Any of you going to any of the Batman midnight releases?

[super_dawn]

Didn't go. Bought my Batman yesterday from Kmart for the $30 coupon.

[King Royalty]

is there anywhere in the tampa bay area where i can pre order modern warfare 3 hardened edition???

[frostybroc]

GS doesn't? If anyone is interested I have some game cases (similar to PS2) if you guys need them. Just trying to clear up some space. I stay in Wesley Chapel, but work at USF so we can meet on campus if you need them.

[sjea0124]

I guess a Kotaku article came out saying Kmart in Tampa sold the first copy of MW3 on PS3. Anyone want to try and see if they are selling them.

http://kotaku.com/5855826/is-this-the-first-copy-of-modern-warfare-3-ever-sold

[donniedroc]

I guess a Kotaku article came out saying Kmart in Tampa sold the first copy of MW3 on PS3. Anyone want to try and see if they are selling them.

http://kotaku.com/5855826/is-this-the-first-copy-of-modern-warfare-3-ever-sold
I would be willing to bet that it was the Florida Ave location (south of Busch). 2 weeks before Blur's street date, there it was on the shelf. The employee in electronics was a 20something hipster chick, who turned out to be the manager. She told me that her guy that stocked the shelf was an older gentleman who didn't pay any attention to the street date stuff.

[kuray]

Hey TB CAGers! I was just at the Walmart on Fletcher near USF and they had marked down all their GH6 bundles to $25. Looked like most of them were gone, but when I was there (10pm Sunday) there was still 1 PS3 full band bundle, and 3 or 4 of both PS3/Wii guitar bundles. No 360 :(

Side note, anyone know where I can get some 360 RB/GH drums? I just moved down here from VA and left them behind, not thinking I'd actually want them. Big mistake.

[Atherius]

Hey TB CAGers! I was just at the Walmart on Fletcher near USF and they had marked down all their GH6 bundles to $25. Looked like most of them were gone, but when I was there (10pm Sunday) there was still 1 PS3 full band bundle, and 3 or 4 of both PS3/Wii guitar bundles. No 360 :(

Side note, anyone know where I can get some 360 RB/GH drums? I just moved down here from VA and left them behind, not thinking I'd actually want them. Big mistake.

Hey - Kuray - what part of VA? I have some RB Drums, but they are the first editions.

[Atherius]

I would be willing to bet that it was the Florida Ave location (south of Busch). 2 weeks before Blur's street date, there it was on the shelf. The employee in electronics was a 20something hipster chick, who turned out to be the manager. She told me that her guy that stocked the shelf was an older gentleman who didn't pay any attention to the street date stuff.

The one near the stadium seems like a candidate too. I was there this weekend, and there were EEs looking through all the games - maybe trying to snag some that escaped?

[Bezerker]

Just a heads up on some closing deals. FYE in Countryside Mall is going out of business as is the Blockbuster on Linebaugh. Haven't been to FYE in a couple weeks, but two weeks ago they were 20% off used and 10% off new games.

The Linebaugh store barely had any used games the last day before they went into liquidation, but it could be that some of the other stores may be mailing them stuff. From what it sounds, Linebaugh might not be the only BBV closing in the area.

[super_dawn]

Blockbuster in new tampa is closing as well...went two days ago and it was only at 20% off. Lots of stuff left as of now.

[soccerboy09]

The blockbluster closings are meh. The one on Hillsborough is also closing. Much better deals at the ones that are not with the used game/bluray sale and the new Bluray sale packs.

[Bezerker]

New GS opened up in Palm Harbor on East Lake/Tampa Rd. Its in the Boot Ranch plaza w/ target & BBV. I'm headed there in a bit as they already have a couple games i'm looking for.

What'll be interesting is that it is also across the street from Play N Trade. Hopefully that means PNT will start to be more competitive with their pricing.

[frostybroc]

Bezerker does that referral swapper really work? Thinking of going for one of the PSVita Offer sites by TRAINN.

The TRU in Wesley Chapel and the one in Brandon are out of the PS SR3 Platinum deals.

[Bezerker]

The TRU in Wesley Chapel and the one in Brandon are out of the PS SR3 Platinum deals.

Boo, i planned on looking there tomorrow.

As for Referral Swapper, yea, it worked really good. Basically you find someone who's able to do whatever referral site you are trying to complete and either offer them cash to do it or offer to be a referral on a site they are trying to complete

I've been out of the referral business for a while, I Just never bothered to change my sig & whatnot. Its pretty easy to get into, I recommend getting a few prepaid debit cards, that way you can just keep a small balance on them for whatever authorization/S&H charges the trial offers may have, and you don't have to worry about canceling the trial since they cant charge you.

[ChadThyJuggla]

Just got an email saying that the Oldsmar BB is closing May 12th. Don't know if that means any outrageous closeout prices or not. Never been to a BB store closing before. Email states "up to 20% off 'SELECT' remaining merchandise."

[Bezerker]

Yea, i got the email as well, very sad as I live right by it and it has been my fav store since I moved to Westchase.

I hope prices go lower than 20% at the end, but im guessing since Clearwater & Citrus Park arent that far away, they may be better off just transferring everything.

[lpj8]

Anyone have luck finding Diablo III CEs? I thought for sure they'd be relatively easy to find after launch. Most stores around me never even got any.

[Bezerker]

Best Buy should be releasing them to the public tomorrow but chances are they're sold out. Citrus Park had 27 people pre-order the CE but they only got 18 copies in.

[lpj8]

Thanks for the heads up. I checked the one in Wesley Chapel this morning, no luck.