General Discussion for ATL CAGs In Memoriam Matthew Cherry

[Detective Thorn]

I still have a copy of the AJC from earlier this week and it had a coupon for the auto show in the Sports section. ($3 off of the $10 admission, good only on the 12th through the 15th).

I would think they would have the coupon in the Sunday paper as well, but that is just a guess.

[guinaevere]

Thanks, Detective. Dallas Dodge is a listed dealer, and I think I can grab coupons there. If not, I'll stop at QT and buy the dang paper.

[Ubiiquitous]

Has anybody checked out any of the local Compusa's for any store closing deals??

[TravistyOJ]

Has anybody checked out any of the local Compusa's for any store closing deals??

I've been checking the one by Perimeter Mall. So far no real deals. All gaming stuff is 10% off, so I guess if you are buying a PSP or HD-DVD add on you could save. But most games are the same as Best Buy with GGC. I'm waiting until it gets to 20% and then I'm gunna get some stuff. But who knows, by then all the good stuff will probably be gone. :/

[Ubiiquitous]

I've been checking the one by Perimeter Mall. So far no real deals. All gaming stuff is 10% off, so I guess if you are buying a PSP or HD-DVD add on you could save. But most games are the same as Best Buy with GGC. I'm waiting until it gets to 20% and then I'm gunna get some stuff. But who knows, by then all the good stuff will probably be gone. :/

Thanks for saving me a trip! It seems as if things at Compusa will never change, even if they're going out of business.....

[jdawgg76]

As far as Compusa goes, I agree that it's 99% meh. I picked up Shadow Ops for PC and an open Xbox Dark Summit for 1.70 total by Lenox Mall, but that's hardly earthshattering. They had several other open games, but Oblivion with no manual and in a generic clear case was. . . 59.99?!!! CUsa is ridiculous. They had a couple of original xbox live 3 month kits that have been clearanced elsewhere for like 5 bucks. I got a price check and it was $40!!!!!! You can get a 12+1 card at CC this week or next for that price.

Guin, made it to that Walmart and they have the 1000 mem card at $30. Funny the 251 was only $10 less. It's crazyy as this thread made me wonder what mem card I have for my GC. I actually had to go blow the dust off it and look. Oddly enough I have a 251 and an Interact 4MB? I really don't even remember buying the Interact MC. Weird.

[guinaevere]

They had several other open games, but Oblivion with no manual and in a generic clear case was. . . 59.99?!!! CUsa is ridiculous.And people wonder why they aren't making a profit. ARGH sometimes the stupidity of people in retail drives me insane.

Guin, made it to that Walmart and they have the 1000 mem card at $30. Funny the 251 was only $10 less. Thanks dawg, I appreciate you're thinking to look. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/blush.gif

I forget where I was (possibly douglasville's CC) and I saw a 251 for about $30. Another brilliant pricing choice. But I see this alot with all sorts of memory cards. You can find a new flash card ofyour choice (xD, memory stick duo, et cetera) and within the same store, you can often find a 1gig for ~30 on sale, and a 256 of the same card for ~40. :roll:


It's crazyy as this thread made me wonder what mem card I have for my GC. I actually had to go blow the dust off it and look. Oddly enough I have a 251 and an Interact 4MB?I had a third party psX card once upon a time... it rocked, it was huge and I had all my game saves on there. And then one day out of the blue, the entire card corrupted and *lightening bolt and thunder crash* I lost ALL MY SAVES!!!! *scream of horror*


I know, it's a pretty graphic story for a fun-loving group like the ATL family, but someone had to speak out.

[Wolfkin]

Has anybody checked out any of the local Compusa's for any store closing deals??
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I found this GBA kit for 85 cents. My girlfriend has a GBA and if I can bloody remember when I saw one for $40 I'll pick one up for Animal Crossing .. and original Tetris.


Buckhead BestBuy has about 20 of the resupplied Castlevania for $9.99. Don't forget the $5 off coupon
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Anyone know if the CompUSA in Buckhead closed? I looked on their webpage, and they list Knoxville as having the closest store. I don't remember the one in ATL closing... weird.None of them are closed yet. They no longer show up on the CompUSA website but they're still open for now. If you click the link for 'closing stores' you'll find the buckhead one. Not that it gives you anything else but the address.

[TravistyOJ]

Actually I just got back from the CompUSA near Lenox...

Prey LE $16
College Hoops 2K6 $4.50
NHL 2K6 $9

And I know this isn't a game, but I thought it was a good price...
LOST Season 1 $20

Slowly the deals are getting a little better. But I have a feeling all the amazing deals will be scooped up by employees. The guy ringing me up was telling me he has gotten something like 15 games for .85 cents each this week.

[Mr_hockey66]

any you guys going to backlash?

[jdawgg76]

Actually I just got back from the CompUSA near Lenox...

Prey LE $16
College Hoops 2K6 $4.50
NHL 2K6 $9

And I know this isn't a game, but I thought it was a good price...
LOST Season 1 $20

Slowly the deals are getting a little better. But I have a feeling all the amazing deals will be scooped up by employees. The guy ringing me up was telling me he has gotten something like 15 games for .85 cents each this week.

Damn, I was just there the other day. Were there more of Prey LE? What about the other two and were those 360? Did the store have a new % off or was it still 10-30? The last of all my questions is were the games marked now or did you take them to the register to get a price? Thanks, man.

[jdawgg76]

Sorry for the double post, but I forgot to mention that the Duluth CUSA is still at 10-30% off.

[TravistyOJ]

Damn, I was just there the other day. Were there more of Prey LE? What about the other two and were those 360? Did the store have a new % off or was it still 10-30? The last of all my questions is were the games marked now or did you take them to the register to get a price? Thanks, man.
Sorry, last Prey LE. They were still 10% off, but were marked way down, and were priced correctly. They were up front on a clearance rack. Yeah they were for the 360. (I'm an achievements whore) :) I saw phantasy star universe for like $30 and was tempted, but they had a ton of copies, so I think I'll wait.

[jdawgg76]

Sorry, last Prey LE. They were still 10% off, but were marked way down, and were priced correctly. They were up front on a clearance rack. Yeah they were for the 360. (I'm an achievements whore) :) I saw phantasy star universe for like $30 and was tempted, but they had a ton of copies, so I think I'll wait.

A clearance rack? I saw an open games shelf by the entrance and a DVD rack by the checkout. Were they mixed in with the DVDs? Can't believe I missed that. Thanks for the update.

[TravistyOJ]

A clearance rack? I saw an open games shelf by the entrance and a DVD rack by the checkout. Were they mixed in with the DVDs? Can't believe I missed that. Thanks for the update.
Yeah, they were mixed in with the DVDs. The green 360 cases caught my eye.

[jdawgg76]

It must not have been on that rack at the time then cause I scoured it. No big deal as I found a Prey LE at the Duluth location. Of course, the standard version was $27 -10%. By the way, thanks travisty as I probably would have missed it since last time I was at Duluth it was marked at $50 and it was remarked this time. If you hadn't posted it, I wouldn't have returned for awhile to check it out and it probably would have been gone.

[TravistyOJ]

It must not have been on that rack at the time then cause I scoured it. No big deal as I found a Prey LE at the Duluth location. Of course, the standard version was $27 -10%. By the way, thanks travisty as I probably would have missed it since last time I was at Duluth it was marked at $50 and it was remarked this time. If you hadn't posted it, I wouldn't have returned for awhile to check it out and it probably would have been gone.
No prob man, its a pretty fun game, and the price is right. :)

In other news, my house got broken into today. They kicked in my door and stole my TV. Savages!

[Tybee]

No prob man, its a pretty fun game, and the price is right. :)

In other news, my house got broken into today. They kicked in my door and stole my TV. Savages!

No shit? Does this happen often?

[TravistyOJ]

No shit? Does this happen often?
Nah, I've lived in Candler Park for almost two years, and It's never happened to me or any of my neighbours. Go figure I guess.

[Tybee]

Nah, I've lived in Candler Park for almost two years, and It's never happened to me or any of my neighbours. Go figure I guess.
Well, I'm sorry to hear it. That must not be a good feeling (not just losing your TV, but the feeling of insecurity and violation).

Ironically, we drove through Candler Park several times today and commented how it's getting nicer and nicer.

[Ubiiquitous]

No prob man, its a pretty fun game, and the price is right. :)

In other news, my house got broken into today. They kicked in my door and stole my TV. Savages!

I'm genuinely sorry about your loss, OJ. The only thing you lost was your TV? They just left your 360 and stuff?? I mean, that's a good thing, naturally, but I'm just a bit surprised......hope it all works out for you!

[TravistyOJ]

I'm genuinely sorry about your loss, OJ. The only thing you lost was your TV? They just left your 360 and stuff?? I mean, that's a good thing, naturally, but I'm just a bit surprised......hope it all works out for you!
Yeah, I was too, It was pretty odd. To be honest, the TV wasn't really that expensive, but like you said Tybee, the feeling of someone breaking the door to your home is the most disturbing. C'est La Vie

[Tybee]

Yeah, I was too, It was pretty odd. To be honest, the TV wasn't really that expensive, but like you said Tybee, the feeling of someone breaking the door to your home is the most disturbing. C'est La Vie

Are you insured? At least if they forced the door you can make a claim. The thing now is "bumping," or using a blank key specially cut with shallow bumps that will defeat most locks without damaging it or even leaving any evidence that it was picked. As you can imagine, this makes it a very difficult to prove the break-in and file a claim.

[TravistyOJ]

Are you insured? At least if they forced the door you can make a claim. The thing now is "bumping," or using a blank key specially cut with shallow bumps that will defeat most locks without damaging it or even leaving any evidence that it was picked. As you can imagine, this makes it a very difficult to prove the break-in and file a claim.
Actually No I'm not. I know that's pretty irresponsible, I just kept putting it off. This was kind of a wake up call to get it. But really it wouldn't have helped me too much since the TV would have been about the same as the deductible.

[Tybee]

Actually No I'm not. I know that's pretty irresponsible, I just kept putting it off. This was kind of a wake up call to get it. But really it wouldn't have helped me too much since the TV would have been about the same as the deductible.

True. Maybe this was a warning from the great beyond. ;)

[neocisco]

any you guys going to backlash?

No, WWE PPV tickets are ridiculously expensive. I was just down in Orlando for the Destination X PPV. It was pretty good.

[simple]

Nah, I've lived in Candler Park for almost two years, and It's never happened to me or any of my neighbours. Go figure I guess.


Where in CP? I used to live on that one small apartment building halfway up that hill on McClendon (1338) and my wife used to live in Oak Point! We just bought a house in Edgewood but have fond memories of living in CP and would actually like to move back across Dekalb some day.

Sucks to hear about your door though :(.

[TravistyOJ]

Where in CP? I used to live on that one small apartment building halfway up that hill on McClendon (1338) and my wife used to live in Oak Point! We just bought a house in Edgewood but have fond memories of living in CP and would actually like to move back across Dekalb some day.

Sucks to hear about your door though :(.
Wow, you were really close. I live on North Ave across from Mary Lin Elementary. Aside from this incident, I really love it here. My lease is up in May but I still want to stay in this area.

[guinaevere]

Sorry to hear about the violation and theft, OJ. The fact that people do crap like that at all is just gross.

Some vandals came through my neighborhood a couple years ago and not only smashed mailboxes, the pulled them right out of the ground and threw a bunch of them into the bed of someones pick up truck. And then of course they smashed my rear window (and i'm guessing they shot a bb of some kind, because now i have a little rusted bullet spot on the back of my car) and smashed my neighbors minivan (the family with the eight thousand foster kids)... fortunately the birthday cake they had hidden in the minivan for a surprize party the next day... it got thrown down the street, but amazingly it was in perfect condition. still in the cake tupperware thingy and all.

In other news, my brother and I are finally taking our trip to scope out colorado later this week. keep us in your prayers, please.

[Tybee]

Anybody seen Puzzle Quest for the DS anywhere? Would like to pick this up in the Target sale, if possible. Otherwise I can wait.

Also, did anyone else hear about those two GameStop's that got jacked up this week?

[Ubiiquitous]

Anybody seen Puzzle Quest for the DS anywhere? Would like to pick this up in the Target sale, if possible. Otherwise I can wait.

Also, did anyone else hear about those two GameStop's that got jacked up this week?


Yes to your second question, Tybee. I was just in the Stone Mountain store last night. They and the Snellville store got robbed. In the Stone Mountain store, they say the robbers only got away with a few games and 1 system, or something. It wasn't much in that store. Not sure about Snellville....

[TravistyOJ]

Anybody seen Puzzle Quest for the DS anywhere? Would like to pick this up in the Target sale, if possible. Otherwise I can wait.

Also, did anyone else hear about those two GameStop's that got jacked up this week?
I found it at the Best Buy at Perimeter, but it was the last copy. I'm not sure how much it is at Target, but with the Gamepro coupons you can get it at Best Buy for $25. According to Best Buy's website, the one in Edgewood (near Little Five) has some left. And just in case you were wondering..... I LOVE THAT GAME!! :)

Now about the Gamestop's getting jacked up..... do tell.

[El Gray]

I heard that the store up here at Mansell/Hwy 9 got robbed, too, but don't know the details. I think it happened a couple of weeks ago. I'll ask around.

Anyone else playing CONTACT?

[Tybee]

I think I just bought the last two GGCs in Atlanta at the Edgewood BB. All the stores are switching over to new, generic cardboard-backed GCs, and trips this week to Kennesaw, Cumberland, and Edgewood confirmed that all the GGCs have seemingly been pulled. I was thankful to find these two.

I'm going to try and get over to Perimeter in a little bit and see what's up there.

Started a thread about it here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133409

[TravistyOJ]

I think I just bought the last two GGCs in Atlanta at the Edgewood BB. All the stores are switching over to new, generic cardboard-backed GCs, and trips this week to Kennesaw, Cumberland, and Edgewood confirmed that all the GGCs have seemingly been pulled. I was thankful to find these two.

I'm going to try and get over to Perimeter in a little bit and see what's up there.

Started a thread about it here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133409

I've been noticing this as well. At least there are regular coupons in the Gamepros now. I will save you a trip on Perimeter though, they haven't had any there for months. :(

[Ubiiquitous]

I've been noticing this as well. At least there are regular coupons in the Gamepros now. I will save you a trip on Perimeter though, they haven't had any there for months. :(


Same with Northlake, Lithonia, Snellville and Stone Mountain, so don't bother going there either...

[Tybee]

Yeah, Perimeter was dry as far as GGCs. They had a copy of Puzzle Quest for the DS there, if anyone's looking. There was also one or two up in Kennesaw when I was up there on Tuesday.

Anybody check Douglasville for GGCs? Guin?

[guinaevere]

Anybody check Douglasville for GGCs? Guin?I'm probably going CC hunting this evening. I can hit up the Douggie BB to check. If I find 'em I'll pick them up with $1 on each GGC.

I was in Acworth BB yesterday and didn't even check (with the GamePro coupon scans, my few GGCs have been sitting in my purse unloved for months so I haven't been looking much for them).



And welcome back ME. Yay. I know you all missed me terribly. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif

Edit: Speaking of which, now that that trip is out of the way, can we all try to set a date to hang out? Maybe grab lunch and play some DS wireless or sumpin?

[Tybee]

I'm probably going CC hunting this evening. I can hit up the Douggie BB to check. If I find 'em I'll pick them up with $1 on each GGC.

I was in Acworth BB yesterday and didn't even check (with the GamePro coupon scans, my few GGCs have been sitting in my purse unloved for months so I haven't been looking much for them).

Better use them soon. They expire in June.

And welcome back ME. Yay. I know you all missed me terribly. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif

Edit: Speaking of which, now that that trip is out of the way, can we all try to set a date to hang out? Maybe grab lunch and play some DS wireless or sumpin?

Welcome back indeed! How was Denver?

As far as a meet, depends. Are you moving? Because I'd hate to get all ATTACHED, only to have you skip town. ;)

[guinaevere]

Better use them soon. They expire in June.Which, the gamepro coupons or the GGCs? Either way, that just means i need to spend more cash at BB. What a DRAG.

Welcome back indeed! How was Denver?Incredibly brief. We just passed through Denver and then the Rockies to the western border of Colo. Grand Junction. We got there, and Jaelie wanted to return the next day, but we stayed a few days.

The geography was nice (not as gorgeous as the eastern side of the rockies) but the people were ...rather unfriendly. One man walked pushed his cart straight into me at a sams club (while looking at me, as if I ought to move out of his way... hello chivalry? I was just standing in this huge aisle looking at a salt shaker. It was apparantly his perogative to not have to make a wider arch as he rouned a corner?!?!). Another instance was we walked into the Black Bear Diner right by our hotel... Jaelie says, "hi!" to a hostess... she sees him and very obviously looks away. We were both like, wtf? (pardon the hyperbole but even for me, the situation called for it.)

Hit a BB and a CC. The people were just... I dunno. The area had no soul. And we were both freaked out by the fact that west of st louis the only people we saw were white. I'm white enough to make up for several people. I needs major diversity around me.

But we liked Goodland, Kansas. Nufin but farms. We went to their Walmart (about the only store we found there) on a Monday afternoon and it was so nice and quiet. I think there were 20-30 cars in the parking lot... speaking of which, we saw a Ford dealer and a Chevy dealership... Jaeli suggested that their claims on radio ads would be, "We sells TENS of CARS a year!" Honesty, there were probably 12-15 cars on their lots.

And Calvert City, Kentucky was nice as well. Near Kentucky Dam. There's a Kentucky Dam Hotel, Kentucky Dam gas station and when I spotted a KFC, I figured I could safely call it Kentucky Damn Chicken.

As far as a meet, depends. Are you moving? Because I'd hate to get all ATTACHED, only to have you skip town. ;)Wiseguy. With my bro, I have no way of knowing. But I'll say this, there is no great chance that I'll be moving to Colorado any time soon.

[jdawgg76]

I was at the Lennox Compusa tonight around closing and big news. . . new signs were going up because the 20 to 50 % off jumped up to 25 to 50 % off. Yaaaaaaaay! Seriously, how lame.

[AlohaMars2]

I was at the Lennox Compusa tonight around closing and big news. . . new signs were going up because the 20 to 50 % off jumped up to 25 to 50 % off. Yaaaaaaaay! Seriously, how lame.

If the games were 50% off, well I think we could help their inv. problems =)

I did pick up King Kong for the 360 for 14, and got the new(old version included) copies of Return of the Jedi and Empire Strikes Back for 11 bucks apiece. A few random strat guides for $1-3 dollars as well.

[TsuyoiMomonga]

Anyone big yard sale hunters around here? Last summer I traveled to a lot around my area and found some good stuff. So, Gwen, seen any signs recently?

[Ubiiquitous]

Was anyone able to score the Scarface or LSW2 guides?? I was out-of-town last week and when I came back, they were all gone, naturally....

[tinyandi]

I stopped by the Smyrna Compusa today and console games were down to 30% and pc games were down 40%. I ended up walking out with nothing (as I was looking for EQ and WoW gamecards). I called Perimeter and Lenox and they both reported they had none. Anyone find differently?

[guyinga]

I stopped by the Smyrna Compusa today and console games were down to 30% and pc games were down 40%. I ended up walking out with nothing (as I was looking for EQ and WoW gamecards). I called Perimeter and Lenox and they both reported they had none. Anyone find differently?

Morrow CompUSA told me they had some X-Box games but not that many. If I recall, they might have been sports titles.

[AlohaMars2]

I stopped by the Smyrna Compusa today and console games were down to 30% and pc games were down 40%. I ended up walking out with nothing (as I was looking for EQ and WoW gamecards). I called Perimeter and Lenox and they both reported they had none. Anyone find differently?

They were out of WoW cards back when I went. That was one of the things on my to get list =)

[jdawgg76]

Is there anything left at the Lennox CUSA and what % off is it at now?

[jdawgg76]

Is there anything left at the Lennox CUSA and what % off is it at now?

I'll answer my own question. Nothing's left as it's closed for good!:cry:

[neocisco]

I'll answer my own question. Nothing's left as it's closed for good!:cry:

Does anyone know if the Smyrna or Roswell stores have closed yet?

[jdawgg76]

Does anyone know if the Smyrna or Roswell stores have closed yet?

Don't know, but the Duluth store closes Monday if you go over that way.

Their % off schedule (which is probably the same elsewhere) goes:
Friday & Saturday 60-80
Sunday 70-90
Monday Discounts keep rising until all is sold and doors close.

The Lenox store was changing % at the same time as Duluth as late as last week so I have to wonder if they moved their stuff to another local store. They moved clearanced games to the roswell store in the past so maybe they did that again.

[jdawgg76]

Duluth is pretty picked over. As far as games go: Only Tony Hawk 8 xbox was in the cage for 70% off 40. They had Madden 07 and NCAA2k7 both for 360 as well. For PC, Doom 3 80% of 50!, had King Kong and the movies. Tried to buy 2k7 (which was my main target in coming back) which I swear was price checked at 30 on Wednesday and it rang up 55 before 70% off. Said no thanks and some other fool swooped on it. Good riddance.

I'll miss the occasional killer advertised deals, manager's specials and blowout clearances as I picked up quite a few good deals and PMed even more, but I won't miss the awful service and overall high prices. Or the game cover printouts in plastic boxes in the game section. WTF!

[organicow]

Any of you in the ANTA area gonna be rockin the Halo 3 beta?

[CocheseUGA]

As much as possible with school. Career>Halo.

[Smaqaho]

They haven't even started on the new lane and this I-75 construction is killing me.

Also, Prey for Xbox 360 is $8.88 at Brandsmart. The one near Barrett Parkway has some.

[CocheseUGA]

Also, Prey for Xbox 360 is $8.88 at Brandsmart. The one near Barrett Parkway has some.


Ooh. For $9.50, I'd bite.

[Ubiiquitous]

They haven't even started on the new lane and this I-75 construction is killing me.

Also, Prey for Xbox 360 is $8.88 at Brandsmart. The one near Barrett Parkway has some.

I'm sure it goes without saying, but it's a must-buy for $8.88. I liked but not loved it, however, I bought it for $19.99 and don't regret it, so for $8.88, it's even a better buy.

My biggest problem is it's very, very, very easy to get confused in the game since you are constantly walking on the floor, wall and ceiling. There was so many times in the first 2 hours of play that I got too twisted and turned around and I had no idea where I was going. Still, a decent game and a steal at that price.

[Wolfkin]

good lord sounds like i should kept checking Lennox CUSA.

[TsuyoiMomonga]

Does anyone know of any EB/GS in GA that still carry PS1 games? I want to take advantage of this 75% off sale, but none of the EBs I've been to have them anymore...

[neocisco]

Does anyone know of any EB/GS in GA that still carry PS1 games? I want to take advantage of this 75% off sale, but none of the EBs I've been to have them anymore...

None in Kennesaw or Woodstock do. Sorry.

[mitch079]

Hey guys/girls, I'm currently residing up in Connecticut but will be moving down to the Atlanta area come August as my job is relocating. I'll be looking to add some PS1 games to my collection. Wondering if you could recommend any stores in particular that would be able to help me out with the PS1 games (I found one Gamestop in my state that had some) as well as any local stores that offer good deals on the current and next-gen games/systems. Thanks!

[CocheseUGA]

Atlanta is huge, it would help if you knew what area you were moving into.

[mitch079]

lol, that would help. I'll be working in Marietta so figure somewhere within a 50-100 mile radius of there. I don't have a problem driving an hour or two if a place is worth it.

[CocheseUGA]

lol, that would help. I'll be working in Marietta so figure somewhere within a 50-100 mile radius of there. I don't have a problem driving an hour or two if a place is worth it.

100 mile radius? :lol: Alabama is nice this time of the year.

There's a number of stores in Kennesaw that I know of, EBStop consists of most of them. There's a neat mom&pop on Barret Parkway, and their sister store on 41 in Acworth.

BTW, your first stop needs to be the Big Chicken. Most people will give this as a reference.

[Tybee]

lol, that would help. I'll be working in Marietta so figure somewhere within a 50-100 mile radius of there. I don't have a problem driving an hour or two if a place is worth it.

Clearly this is a man who has not dealt with Atlanta traffic...especially out of Marietta. ;)

[AlohaMars2]

Clearly this is a man who has not dealt with Atlanta traffic...especially out of Marietta. ;)


He'll eventually learn.

[jdawgg76]

lol, that would help. I'll be working in Marietta so figure somewhere within a 50-100 mile radius of there. I don't have a problem driving an hour or two if a place is worth it.

Doh! An hour or two will mean more like a 20-40 mile radius. Stupid cars, outta my way!:bomb:

[neocisco]

Doh! An hour or two will mean more like a 20-40 mile radius. Stupid cars, outta my way!:bomb:

If everyone would just take driving lessons from me the traffic problem would become practically negligible.:lol:

[jdawgg76]

If everyone would just take driving lessons from me the traffic problem would become practically negligible.:lol:

First lesson, only drive between 8 PM and 6 AM?

[neocisco]

First lesson, only drive between 8 PM and 6 AM?
Too true.

First rule, if you're not actively passing someone (and doing so quickly) GET OUT OF THE LEFT LANE!!!!!

Second rule, if you're going to make a turn put your signal on BEFORE you start applying the brake. Also, it's absolutely pointless to put the turn signal on once you're already in a turn lane.

I won't turn this into a manifesto but I'll end with one request. If I'm on the road then it's very likely that I will be driving the fastest so just let me by...please.

[Tybee]

If everyone would just take driving lessons from me the traffic problem would become practically negligible.:lol:

Rule #1: Live ITP.
Rule #2: See Rule #1.

[neocisco]

Rule #1: Live ITP.
Rule #2: See Rule #1.

ITP=?

[Tybee]

ITP=?

Inside the perimeter

How long have you lived here? ;)

[neocisco]

Inside the perimeter

How long have you lived here? ;)

Well I live OTP so my ignorance is understandable. I probably go ITP once a month at the most.

[Ubiiquitous]

Rule #1: Live ITP.
Rule #2: See Rule #1.

Dude, Tybee, if you are going to make #1 a rule, then you'll have to add a #3:

#3: Make a lot of $$

;)

[neocisco]

Dude, Tybee, if you are going to make #1 a rule, then you'll have to add a #3:

#3: Make a lot of $$

;)

Too true. Where's the emoticon that shows a gnat flying out of my wallet?:lol:

[Tybee]

Dude, Tybee, if you are going to make #1 a rule, then you'll have to add a #3:

#3: Make a lot of $$

;)

Hey, there are still affordable places to live ITP. You might have to wear a bullet-proof vest, but that's a small price to pay. ;)

[AlohaMars2]

Hey, there are still affordable places to live ITP. You might have to wear a bullet-proof vest, but that's a small price to pay. ;)
My current little 430 Sq feet is like 640 a month with utilities and I'm on the edge of Buckhead. Heck, worst I have to deal with is some guy that likes beating on his girlfriend, but I have security on speed dial. =D

[CocheseUGA]

My current little 430 Sq feet is like 640 a month with utilities and I'm on the edge of Buckhead. Heck, worst I have to deal with is some guy that likes beating on his girlfriend, but I have security on speed dial. =D

Ouch.

We're thinking of moving back, possibly to Holly Springs. That's about as close as we can get and have a real house with a real yard with a real mortgage.

[CZroe]

Newnan is where a lot of ATL commuters are coming from these days, but rent and land prices are finally skyrocketing. Still way too inconvenient for me, so I just stay down here.

Just gotta put my name in here. I reside in Newnan and I roam between Carrollton, Douglasville, Peachtree City/Fayetteville, and Jonesboro/Morrow. If you see two brothers of the same age but different body-types digging around in the clearance items, that's be me and my twin.

Oh, and I make semi-regular excursions to the Duluth Fry's store. I still haven't been to the Alpharetta store because it's only 0.1mi difference from here and I'm not too familiar with GA400.

[CocheseUGA]

Newnan is where a lot of ATL commuters are coming from these days, but rent and land prices are finally skyrocketing. Still way too inconvenient for me, so I just stay down here.

Just gotta put my name in here. I reside in Newnan and I roam between Carrollton, Douglasville, Peachtree City/Fayetteville, and Jonesboro/Morrow. If you see two brothers of the same age but different body-types digging around in the clearance items, that's be me and my twin.

Oh, and I make semi-regular excursions to the Duluth Fry's store. I still haven't been to the Alpharetta store because it's only 0.1mi difference from here and I'm not too familiar with GA400.

Well, if you ever want to go to it, take Windward Parkway exit off of 400, go west until you get to GA 9 and turn right. If you miss it, then you belong in Dahlonega. ;)

Seriously, it couldn't be easier to get to. I'm surprised how the Windward/GA 9 area has ballooned.

[Tybee]

My current little 430 Sq feet is like 640 a month with utilities and I'm on the edge of Buckhead. Heck, worst I have to deal with is some guy that likes beating on his girlfriend, but I have security on speed dial. =D

I won't tell you what my mortgage is for a 2br/1ba house near the square in Decatur. You would cry. Sometimes I want to. But the quality of life sure eases the pain. :roll:

Actually, in all honesty, it's not the mortgage that's so bad. But close to $600+ in city and county property taxes every month are hard to swallow.

[tactonrae]

What's going on My Atlanta people... I reside in Smyrna currently only beacuse I work here and dont feel like dealing with Traffic. Any of yall shop at the GameStop in Cumberland Mall? I know they just built a new one the oppisite direction on cobb parkway...

[kjauburn]

Damn its been awhile guys. Between the job and a dead 360 I sort of faded off for awhile...

[guinaevere]

Too true. Where's the emoticon that shows a gnat flying out of my wallet?:lol:I think it's a moth you're thinking of. Of course, I could be wrong. Maybe only gnats can survive in kennesaw.

Actually, in all honesty, it's not the mortgage that's so bad. But close to $600+ in city and county property taxes every month are hard to swallow.bwAAHHAHAHhahahahahaha!!!

Oh, do forgive me. I just had a horrible flashback to the property taxes in new england, which believe it or else was very low on the least of reasons I left my lovely home up north. Now that you mention land taxes, I'm surprized I didn't move sooner. But... but... dang, I do miss the cold weather and the snow. And my across the street neighbors with their six car garage. They were the bestest neighbors ever. He always came over to snow blow my driveway. =) The houses here are right on top of each other. In my bedroom, I can hear my next door neighbors doing their flippin laundry.

Hrmmm... four and a half acres and in a nice quiet town and lots of cold weather. And property taxes and heating oil prices so high I have to take an actual paying job... or this?


Hey, there are still affordable places to live ITP. You might have to wear a bullet-proof vest, but that's a small price to pay. ;)Dude, the suburbs are no better. The women here will just as soon run you over in a parking lot so they can get their Starbucks coffee one minute faster rather than yield to pedestrians... or you know, drivers who actually have the right of way. Honestly, I don't see why they even have lights or arrows or signs any more. No one pays attention to them.

Anyway. Forgive me, I'm too lazy to go through other pages... wasn't there someone here who was interested in opening a comic shop in Hiram? Reason I'm asking, is for the past week, I've been clearing out my garage and I'm organizing and listing (and reading) what's left of my old comics and I want to get rid of them on Craigs List or if there's some better way, I'm open to suggestions. And I have no idea what I should ask for a price for them.

[TravistyOJ]

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I was just so happy about my recent purchase. I got the Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on today, with the 2 free movies deal + the CC $40 off coupon + 3 months 0% interest. :)

I'm giddy. Can't wait to go home and try it. Anyone else in here got one? BTW, Tiffany at the CC at Perimeter is really nice.

[Tybee]

Hey guys,

My best friend and fellow Atlantan has been selected as one of five finalists in a contest to be a guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies. You can help her win by voting for her. I made a thread about it here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3013412#post3013412

Please help out if you can!

[jdawgg76]

Posted this in the main deals forum in case it's not a local goof or whatever, but I couldn't ignore the locals so here's a minor deal on a brand new game and some stuff I found on Walmart.com for good measure:

Not an earthshattering deal, but I was at the Walmart in Lilburn, GA at Pleasant Hill and Lawrenceville Highway and I saw Call of Juarez for Xbox 360 for $50 instead of the MSRP of $60. It's $60 everywhere else including Walmart's website. Since I can't find a worker in electronics at 1 AM, I did not get it scanned so maybe it's a misprinted shelf sticker as the PC version is MSRP at $50. The sticker did specify X360 though.

I also saw Blitz The League for Xbox 360 for $19.99.

While I was looking at the website I found DiRT listed as $55 for Xbox 360 and there is a lot of stuff for sale under $10 (look for the option on the left side of the page at the video games page). Most of it's junk, but there were a few gems that could have been missed like Timesplitters Future Perfect for Xbox for 7.82 and some others.

[El Gray]

Hey, gang. I've been ignoring this forum lately, but I'm doin' alright. I got myself a Wii over Memorial Day weekend! So, that's cool.

I may have asked this before, but does anyone on here play Contact for the DS? I need more virtual friends on there!

[Tybee]

Hey, gang. I've been ignoring this forum lately, but I'm doin' alright. I got myself a Wii over Memorial Day weekend! So, that's cool.

I may have asked this before, but does anyone on here play Contact for the DS? I need more virtual friends on there!

I own it, but it's been months since I played. Think I still need one or two people to fill out my island, so maybe we should hook up.

[El Gray]

Yeah, we should. Unfortunately, connecting on that game is more difficult than a mid-air refuelling. Give a holler if you're on AIM or some such thing.

Has anyone seen any PS2 headsets/mics or Wavebirds around lately? I would like to get 1 or 2 of each, and they seem to have mostly disappeared from stores. I realize that the GC stuff has mostly been clearanced out, but Nintendo ought to push out a few more for the Wii/GC players...

[SilverGriever]

Man, sometimes it feels like I'm the only southside CAG here. Jonesboro area, but in about a month and a half I'll be getting the fuck out of clayton county and up to northside with my wife and a friend of hers. Don't really know the areas too well though. Anyone have any advice on north by northwest (intentional reference) geography based on safety? Right now just about anything is better than here.

I really didn't NEED to swear, but I've never had the reason to pull a shaq-fu. I'm proud of myself now.

[CocheseUGA]

Kennesaw, Acworth, Roswell and Alpharetta are all pretty much low crime. Marietta proper can be sketchy in some places, as can West Cobb. That's about it, housing prices usually keep out any riff-raff. Some roving graffiti bandits are popping up, but I hope these areas never see the type of stuff I've been hearing about going on down there.

Good luck on selling your house, from what I've heard on the radio. I'm counting the days until I can move back home (East Cobb/Kennesaw).

[Wolfkin]

Has anyone seen any PS2 headsets/mics or Wavebirds around lately? I would like to get 1 or 2 of each, and they seem to have mostly disappeared from stores. I realize that the GC stuff has mostly been clearanced out, but Nintendo ought to push out a few more for the Wii/GC players...I haven't looked lately because I'm kinda broke but I've seen Wavebirds around the major stores. Next time I go out I'll look specifically. Personally i"m more upset I didn't buy more wavebird recharable batteries (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0244608). It's the greatest thing ever and I should have bought 4 of them.

[Tybee]

I haven't looked lately because I'm kinda broke but I've seen Wavebirds around the major stores. Next time I go out I'll look specifically. Personally i"m more upset I didn't buy more wavebird recharable batteries (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0244608). It's the greatest thing ever and I should have bought 4 of them.

Are they not available anymore?

[jdawgg76]

Anyone seen DiRT 360 at a CC in the metro area? It didn't come off the delivery truck when it was supposed to at the Duluth store and all stores in my area either have an empty spot by the divider or no divider at all. It's not even on their website to search for it and all of the CC employees are clueless as to how to search their inventory or that of local stores. The reason I ask is because I received a Gift Card with the idea that I could use it for DiRT.

[neocisco]

Anyone seen DiRT 360 at a CC in the metro area? It didn't come off the delivery truck when it was supposed to at the Duluth store and all stores in my area either have an empty spot by the divider or no divider at all. It's not even on their website to search for it and all of the CC employees are clueless as to how to search their inventory or that of local stores. The reason I ask is because I received a Gift Card with the idea that I could use it for DiRT.

I work on Wednesday and I'll try to remember to check it then.

[jdawgg76]

I work on Wednesday and I'll try to remember to check it then.

Thanks, but I found one today. It must have been delivered today as they had none Sunday or earlier and no divider in the racks either. On the other hand they didn't have The Darkness, The Bigs or Hour of Victory on the racks which should have arrived today unless they ran the 3 copies of DiRT out first!

On a related note, has anyone seen Virtua Tennis 3 (360) at a CC? I'd definitely get it for that 16.96 clearance price. The girl at CC said they couldn't check on availability of items with their old system, but they were "getting a new system on the 18th." They've looked up items for me before for both in store and local store availability so I don't know what the deal is, but I've been told the same thing repeatedly at four or five stores.

[El Gray]

I got the same spiel about a new inventory system from a nice old fella at Buckhead CCity last week, too. I actually found two Platinum Wavebirds there, and bought one of them. I'd like to track down a gray one at some point.

[neocisco]

I got the same spiel about a new inventory system from a nice old fella at Buckhead CCity last week, too. I actually found two Platinum Wavebirds there, and bought one of them. I'd like to track down a gray one at some point.

CC is officially switching to a new POS system on July 18. I haven't started training for it yet so I can't give an opinion on it. The training computers sat in our store for over a year before they were ever put to use though.:roll:

[lonewolf096]

Hi guys.

I have been reading on CAG for some time now, but haven't had a reason to post. I didn't realize there were so many of us around the ATL area. I live in a tiny town of Rockmart and check the nearby Gamestops pretty regularly. I usually get around to Rome, Hiram, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Cartersville and Douglasville. There are 2 Gamestops in Cartersville that have some pretty good finds. One is a converted Rhino that still has a few Genesis, SNES, and PS1 games if anyone is looking. Also, did someone mention opening a comic book store in Hiram in this thread?

[Ultrawolf]

I actually used to work at the EBgames inside of Perimeter Mall. I hated the management but I loved the customers. (except for the occasional oddball trading in his entire dvd collection 5 minutes before closing >_<)

[guinaevere]

I live in a tiny town of RockmartHolla, Sugar. I drove through your town twice this week.

and check the nearby Gamestops pretty regularly. I usually get around to Rome, Hiram, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Cartersville and Douglasville. There are 2 Gamestops in Cartersville that have some pretty good finds. One is a converted Rhino that still has a few Genesis, SNES, and PS1 games if anyone is looking.The new one in Rome isn't terrible. I usually scrounge through Hiram and Douglasville. The old cartersville Rhino I haven't been in since the conversion. Good to hear they've kept some legacy product.

Also, did someone mention opening a comic book store in Hiram in this thread?A couple months back. All the ITP guys in here said Hiram wasn't good enough. It isn't anything exceptional, but we're getting a CC and a BestBuy right at the main intersection so nyah. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif


Welcome Ultrawolf. I dont know the names of malls around here (I don't go to malls very often), so I don't know where Perimeter is.

Did you suffer under the DM Karen? Now there was a brilliant lady. Years back, she had her stores organize the games on the walls and behind the counter by... the color of their spine or cover. I kid you not.

We all know as customers, we go into a game store and tell them, "I'm looking for something in chartruese."

[jdawgg76]

Found a Virtua Tennis 3! They said they would set the "last one" aside in cust service, but the line was so long that I perused the clearance bin and 360 section first and found a VT3 mixed into the 360 section. CS was still packed when I left so I didn't ask if they had one set aside and the VT3 I found was on the front of the closest end to CS; ie the lazy place to "return" it to the floor so my guess is I found the copy they would "hold" for me. This was at the CC by Lenox Mall downtown. They had a bunch of Tony Hawk American Wastelands for 17 as well.


Perimeter Mall is right off 285 on the north side of the city just east of the 400 interchange. They have a Cheesecake Factory which is worth the trip alone.

[lonewolf096]

Holla, Sugar. I drove through your town twice this week.

Holla, Darlin.:D
That's cool. I didn't think anyone would have even heard of it.

The new one in Rome isn't terrible. I usually scrounge through Hiram and Douglasville. The old cartersville Rhino I haven't been in since the conversion. Good to hear they've kept some legacy product.


Yeah, the only problem that I have with the one is Rome is that their games aren't usually complete. I'm also a picky ass gamer.

A couple months back. All the ITP guys in here said Hiram wasn't good enough.

Damn, that really got my hopes up. Me and a buddy of mine drive to a great store in Woodstock. The only problem is that the gas we are burning for the trip is killing my funding. One in Hiram would be great. So, if the OP reads this, you have 2 customers already.

It isn't anything exceptional, but we're getting a CC and a BestBuy right at the main intersection so nyah. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif


Please don't tease me with this? Really? Life would be so much better with a CC and a BestBuy closer.

[CocheseUGA]

Woodstock? I can't think of a store there.

[lonewolf096]

Woodstock? I can't think of a store there.

The store's name is ComicBooksEtc!
It is in a small strip mall off of Parkside Lane next to a Johnny's Pizza.
I have been going there for almost 2 years now and the owner Rick is really great to deal with and very professional.
The web address is http://www.comicbooksga.com/

[lonewolf096]

I don't know if anyone cares, but I stopped by the K-Mart in Rome, GA last night and they had several copies of Tomb Raider Legend for the XBOX 360 clearanced to $15.

[Tybee]

Hmm...Lotta wolves coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden. Well, welcome to ya, way out there in the hinterlands.

[lonewolf096]

Thanks for the welcome Tybee.

I've been reading the forums for a while now, but never realized there was a thread for ATL gamers. So now I have a reason to post!

A couple of weeks ago, at the Best Buy on Highway 41/Cobb Parkway in Acworth, they had a few copies of the Gears of War Collector's Edition Tin for $39.99 if anyone is interested.

[Dkellar]

This thread is still alive? Wow.

[guinaevere]

Yeah, the only problem that I have with the one is Rome is that their games aren't usually complete.Tell me about it. I still have an empty Zelda WW case from either Last Christmas or the one before when I picked it up for my little bro. Empty as in, it had the original case, original art, instructions; the game disc (which he showed me was in perfect condition as I always ask to see disc condition) was not included. #-o

I'm also a picky ass gamer.Same here.

Me and a buddy of mine drive to a great store in Woodstock. Hey, a buddy of mine worked there for a while. Here's a pic of us in the store when I brought him his Easter basket a couple years ago. Yes, it's blurry (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/photos/k5bunny.jpg). Kid taking the picture had the shakiest hands.

Please don't tease me with this? Really? Life would be so much better with a CC and a BestBuy closer.I wouldn't lie about something so wonderful. The big intersection of 278 and 92 where they built the SuperTarget a few years back? Across from that Target they're building tons of stuff to further congest traffic. Little strip malls with generic strip mall stores. Stand alone, they're building a Best Buy and a Circuit City within about 300 yards of each other.

And that Publix that closed when Target opened, that's going to be a Staples.

I don't know if anyone cares, but I stopped by the K-Mart in Rome, GA last night and they had several copies of Tomb Raider Legend for the XBOX 360 clearanced to $15.Not bad. I've stopped hitting that Kmart, because they've got that nasty habit of marking their clearances. So the stuff sells. And I never find nufin.

[CocheseUGA]

Thanks for the welcome Tybee.

I've been reading the forums for a while now, but never realized there was a thread for ATL gamers. So now I have a reason to post!

A couple of weeks ago, at the Best Buy on Highway 41/Cobb Parkway in Acworth, they had a few copies of the Gears of War Collector's Edition Tin for $39.99 if anyone is interested.

I'll have to check that out either Sunday or Monday. I've wanted that for quite a while, and I bet I could trade my standard copy in for at least half that.

[lonewolf096]

Tell me about it. I still have an empty Zelda WW case from either Last Christmas or the one before when I picked it up for my little bro. Empty as in, it had the original case, original art, instructions; the game disc (which he showed me was in perfect condition as I always ask to see disc condition) was not included. #-o

ewww...I know what you mean. I have finally gotten in the habit of checking every game case before I walk out the door. I have bought a few games only to notice that they were cracked or someone used the disc as a replacement for sandpaper

Hey, a buddy of mine worked there for a while. Here's a pic of us in the store when I brought him his Easter basket a couple years ago. Yes, it's blurry (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/photos/k5bunny.jpg). Kid taking the picture had the shakiest hands.


Cool. That must have been before I started going there. I believe Seth was the guy's name that was always there when I went in. Before that we went to a comic shop in Austell. It wasn't bad, they just didn't get a lot of the books I was looking for. And don't even get me started about the one in Rome...

I wouldn't lie about something so wonderful. The big intersection of 278 and 92 where they built the SuperTarget a few years back? Across from that Target they're building tons of stuff to further congest traffic. Little strip malls with generic strip mall stores. Stand alone, they're building a Best Buy and a Circuit City within about 300 yards of each other.

And that Publix that closed when Target opened, that's going to be a Staples.


I usually go to Hiram at least once a week, so this absolutely wonderful news to me. You have just made my day!

You are absolutely right about the traffic. Sometimes when I am unlucky, I have to drive to Smyrna to work and the stretch on 278 in Hiram is usually just as bad as Windy Hill at 5pm.

Not bad. I've stopped hitting that Kmart, because they've got that nasty habit of marking their clearances. So the stuff sells. And I never find nufin.

They have been slacking on their price marking lately. Tomb Raider was turned in the case where you couldn't see a price tag. And it was marked $20 but scanned for $15. Hard to leave that kind of deal...

I will keep my eye out for any YMMV deals and post to this thread when/if I find any.

[lonewolf096]

I'll have to check that out either Sunday or Monday. I've wanted that for quite a while, and I bet I could trade my standard copy in for at least half that.
I thought about that myself but I am quickly running out of room for my games and the tin is about the size of 2 or 3 regular cases. I originally saw the games over a month ago there and saw that they were still there a couple of weeks ago.

[Ultrawolf]

Welcome Ultrawolf. I dont know the names of malls around here (I don't go to malls very often), so I don't know where Perimeter is.

Did you suffer under the DM Karen? Now there was a brilliant lady. Years back, she had her stores organize the games on the walls and behind the counter by... the color of their spine or cover. I kid you not.

We all know as customers, we go into a game store and tell them, "I'm looking for something in chartruese." Oh lord, how I loathed Karen. I swear everything that's wrong with Gamestop/EbGames is in the management. I heard she got fired recently (finally), I don't know the whole skinny though but it's ALMOST enough to make me want to go back to work there.

Perimeter Mall is in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area.

[guinaevere]

Wolf, I don't know if Karen got fired, but I know she's gone.

But who did get fired... Kathy the Regional Manager, her best friend and the entire reason Karen was a DM with EB in the first place. Kathy was fired for reasons I can tell you if you like. PM if you're wanting to know the story. It's nothing terribly dramatic.

Karen should have stayed with clothing stores. She was with EB, left for a time, then came back. Why? My theory was just to give the store managers and customers a hard time.

The new DM out here (forgot his name, I'm terrible with names) seems to be a decent guy. But time will tell.


Oh, thanks for the location. I had a friend who lived in SS I think. Is that the mall with the Cheesecake Factory?

[Ultrawolf]

Yep yep, though I honestly have to say I've never actually eaten there.
Now you've got me curious with the Kathy thing, I'll PM you :D

[lonewolf096]

Hi guys.

I don't know if any of you are interested, but I just posted a link in the auction forums. I am slowly selling off my PS2 collection and since we are all in the same area the shipping should be super fast.

[CocheseUGA]

No go on GOW, that was a huge waste of gas.

[lonewolf096]

No go on GOW, that was a huge waste of gas.

Damn, sorry to send you on a wild goose chase.

I am really surprised that they sold out since they had been sitting there for almost a month.

I will definately keep my eye out for anymore and let you know.

I feel like an :booty: right now...

[cyberlian]

is the alpharetta FYE running the trade-in deal?

[MrNEWZ]

Tell me about it. I still have an empty Zelda WW case from either Last Christmas or the one before when I picked it up for my little bro. Empty as in, it had the original case, original art, instructions; the game disc (which he showed me was in perfect condition as I always ask to see disc condition) was not included. #-o

Wait--- they gave you the case and everything without the game? Even after checking? Owww.

Worst case for me was buying a "new" Donkey Konga 2 when they were clearancing them out... only to come home and find no game with the Bongos. I went back and said something and WOW~! there's the game. (The other workers cursed the "idiot" who forgot to give me the game since they gut the easier to steal items)... different store though, but ouch to your story none-the-less.

[El Gray]

Well, I hit 2 CCs checking the clearance games today, and found what I was looking for in Buckhead: Avatar and Meet the Robinsons for Wii for 16.96. I should be able to trade these in at EB for one $50 game, and then even go back to CC and get my price adjustment to compensate for the 25% off sale that starts at CCity this Sunday.

Anyway, the point of all this being, Northpoint CC has only Happy Feet and Ice Age II left. Buckhead has one Avatar left, and maybe 2 Happy Feet or Ice Ages.

I just put a couple of hours into Avatar. It's decent fun, but nothing I'd really want to play for days. Of course, I have never watched the show at all. I imagine that helps to endear the game to someone. Meet the Robinsons got pretty bad reviews... I may try it later.

[CocheseUGA]

Got the last two Lumines at Town Center TRU today. Sorry.

[neocisco]

Cochese, your PM box is full.

[CocheseUGA]

Cleared.

[neocisco]

Cleared.

It's full again.

[jdawgg76]

Gears of War advertised for 44.88 @ Brandsmart 7/7 to 7/10.

[CocheseUGA]

Gears of War advertised for 44.88 @ Brandsmart 7/7 to 7/10.

OOS when I went on Saturday. Madden 07 360 was $9.88 though.

[jdawgg76]

OOS when I went on Saturday. Madden 07 360 was $9.88 though.

Honestly, I've taken advantage of several of their deals and I've never been there. I just PM them, but I can't recall when the ads are in the paper as I saw this on the online viewable version of the ads.

[CocheseUGA]

Would anyone be able to pick me up a copy of HD-DVD A Scanner Darkly either today or tomorrow from Fry's? I'm afraid I won't be back in town until next week and I really want this movie. But I don't want to pay all that shipping.

If you can, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[jdawgg76]

Two things:

I spotted five Wiis at the Snellville Walmart on Wednesday night. Sorry, no PC access to post earlier. I saw two more at the Sears in Gwinnett Place Mall today.

Also, if anyone sees a non-pink DS Lite in a Blockbuster/Gamerush please PM or post. I have a value card at BB that would pay the majority of it, but the only DS Lites I've found on the eastside of the city are pink. Thanks.

[guinaevere]

Would anyone be able to pick me up a copy of HD-DVD A Scanner Darkly either today or tomorrow from Fry's? I'm afraid I won't be back in town until next week and I really want this movie. But I don't want to pay all that shipping.

If you can, I'd greatly appreciate it.I tried to make it out there and to Buford on Wednesday to look for a few things, your HD included. Sadly, my Auto Trans light came on and I got stuck in traffic for three hours trying to get back home in one piece without hitting one friggen store. >_<

Also, if anyone sees a non-pink DS Lite in a Blockbuster/Gamerush please PM or post. I have a value card at BB that would pay the majority of it, but the only DS Lites I've found on the eastside of the city are pink. Thanks.I'll try to remember to call my locals tomorrow. You're looking for new only I'm assuming?

Either way, if you're willing to go west towards hiram/douglasville area, I'm sure one of the stores around here will have for you. But I'll confirm that tomorrow.

[jdawgg76]

I'll try to remember to call my locals tomorrow. You're looking for new only I'm assuming?

Either way, if you're willing to go west towards hiram/douglasville area, I'm sure one of the stores around here will have for you. But I'll confirm that tomorrow.


Thanks, just don't trouble yourself too much. I've been calling a bunch on the eastside by entering different zips in the store locator, but I've already noticed five stores that never came up and I had to get the phone numbers from the blockbuster locator instead. And yes, I'm looking for new only in this case. I work downtown so I'm willing to go pretty much anywhere from there on my break. Of course, no GRs show up downtown in the store locator!

[CocheseUGA]

Thanks for trying guin.

Hopefully, they have a good deal on 300.

[guinaevere]

jdawgg, I spoke with the manager of the main GR around here, and she said that none of this districts GRs have recieved new DSlites since around Christmas time. We're bone dry out here.

Sorry. =(

[jdawgg76]

jdawgg, I spoke with the manager of the main GR around here, and she said that none of this districts GRs have recieved new DSlites since around Christmas time. We're bone dry out here.

Sorry. =(

Thanks for looking. I actually found one store with two white DSLs. I called every store in the metro area. BTW, the store locator works better if you enter a smaller search area. When I searched by 10 miles, all of the stores in my area come up, but when I searched 25 miles (which I did at first) it doesn't show the closest, just a random selection of stores in the 25 mile area. It also shows closed stores so I called some houses and cell phones. I'll have to go a about 40 minutes from work, so I may go next week.

Those DS Lites must have lasted a long time. About half of the stores have none, but had one a month or two ago, and most of the other half had a pink one. Some had two. One had a black one two weeks ago when I called around to see if this endeavour was worth it. Obviously, they don't have it anymore.

[Gator]

Just a heads up ... I stopped by the Edgewood EBGames today and saw that they had some used Gameboy Players in stock. I decided to purchase one on a whim, and despite it being marked at $30, it rang up as $20! I think they have one or two more in stock if any of you are interested.

Coupled with a Metroid Prime 3 pre-order (Cheapy D's E3 impressions be damned) and a download of the Picross DS demo, and I was pretty happy with myself.

[CocheseUGA]

Just a heads up ... I stopped by the Edgewood EBGames today and saw that they had some used Gameboy Players in stock. I decided to purchase one on a whim, and despite it being marked at $30, it rang up as $20! I think they have one or two more in stock if any of you are interested.

Coupled with a Metroid Prime 3 pre-order (Cheapy D's E3 impressions be damned) and a download of the Picross DS demo, and I was pretty happy with myself.

Yeah, there's at least 4-5 at my store here.

[jdawgg76]

[quote=Gator;3178470]Just a heads up ... I stopped by the Edgewood EBGames today and saw that they had some used Gameboy Players in stock. I decided to purchase one on a whim, and despite it being marked at $30, it rang up as $20! I think they have one or two more in stock if any of you are interested.
quote]

Do they have a price adjust policy? I paid $30 just a month ago!!!

[Tybee]

Coupled with a Metroid Prime 3 pre-order (Cheapy D's E3 impressions be damned) and a download of the Picross DS demo, and I was pretty happy with myself.

I think, in general, Cheapy tends to give 360 games significantly more credit than they deserve and Wii games significantly less. 360 certainly gets the greatest amount of talk time on the CAGcast. Witness virtually no discussion of Nintendo titles from his E3 trip, save for the shrug at Prime 3 and admitting that Wii Fit will probably sell pretty well. The announcement of Mario Kart Wii, Phantom Hourglass, and Mario Galaxy didn't even get mentioned. Plus, both he and Wombat have said repeatedly that they think the Prime series pales in comparison to the 2D Metroids, which, while a valid opinion, does not jibe with the general consensus.

So yeah, take his views with a grain of salt.

[Tybee]

Anyone seen Super Mario Strikers Charged around town today? I've heard some WalMarts are breaking the street date.

[golddbz2000]

Thanks for looking. I actually found one store with two white DSLs. I called every store in the metro area. BTW, the store locator works better if you enter a smaller search area. When I searched by 10 miles, all of the stores in my area come up, but when I searched 25 miles (which I did at first) it doesn't show the closest, just a random selection of stores in the 25 mile area. It also shows closed stores so I called some houses and cell phones. I'll have to go a about 40 minutes from work, so I may go next week.

Those DS Lites must have lasted a long time. About half of the stores have none, but had one a month or two ago, and most of the other half had a pink one. Some had two. One had a black one two weeks ago when I called around to see if this endeavour was worth it. Obviously, they don't have it anymore.

Um, you should check out the Target at Perimeter, I was in there the other day and saw about 30 DS lites about 10 of each color....

[jdawgg76]

Um, you should check out the Target at Perimeter, I was in there the other day and saw about 30 DS lites about 10 of each color....

Thanks, but I have a $125 GC for Blockbuster that I would prefer to use on a DS Lite and I actually drove out to Hiram on my break to pick up the LAST non pink DS Lite at a Gamerush in the entire metro area. Apparently, someone else bought the other white one that was there last Friday when I called and was told that there were two.

I've been meaning to explore more of the area anyway. By the way, Hiram seemed pretty nice and not too small townish until I ran into two of the small town prerequisites: the old man who stops right at the entrance and slowly finishes his cigarette and being called sweet pea by the cashier at KMart. Reminded me of home. . .

Those ladies in the electronics department were possibly the sweetest and most helpful KMart employees ever. Plus there were TWO! instead of zero like at most KMarts. I picked up Tomb Raider Legend 360 for 11 after tax and there were at least two left. They had a ginormous amount of games, but I forgot my clearance list. I was hoping to find a different outcome than when I go to my local KMart.

[Dazz]

Heads up: Wii's in stock at Walmart in Loganville. Also the Walmart in Monroe has the Logitech PS3 wireless controllers clearanced for $20, GC Memory Cards for $9 and the black 360 controllers for $48.

[TravistyOJ]

This is a long shot, but any CAGs in Rome, GA? I did an inventory lookup of MGS Portable Ops (on clearance @ CC), and Rome is the only place that has it.

[CottonGamer]

Went to the Circut City up by Lenox mall (3637 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta) They had two GameBoy Micros for $25 each. Seems to be a good deal. There was a black and silver one if I can recall correctly (comes with face plates).

I'm located in Lenox Park btw. Good to see so many CAG's here, but probably not for deals though.

[jdawgg76]

I also went to Lenox CC tonight. Didn't see the micros, which I really don't need anyway. ;)

I did pick up what looked to be the last DMC Collection. In case they have more to put out, it was on a lower shelf at floor level with other collection packs.

[guinaevere]

Those ladies in the electronics department were possibly the sweetest and most helpful KMart employees ever. Plus there were TWO! instead of zero like at most KMarts. I picked up Tomb Raider Legend 360 for 11 after tax and there were at least two left. They had a ginormous amount of games, but I forgot my clearance list. I was hoping to find a different outcome than when I go to my local KMart.Yeah, there's a girl in the Hiram Kmart Electronics who's nice, and an older lady who fills in on breaks who's a doll, but knows nothing about the section. I just weep for what happened to their game displays... it used to be nice and you could easily see everything. Last time I was there it was a disaster.

This is a long shot, but any CAGs in Rome, GA? I did an inventory lookup of MGS Portable Ops (on clearance @ CC), and Rome is the only place that has it.Unfortunately, that CC and TRU are right across the street from Berry College and usually there are some FW/SD kids who usually clean out all the good stuff. If I were going out to Rome this week, I'd check for you.

[kjauburn]

Don't forget the Kmart out I-20 West near douglasville. I haven't been there for a year but it was terrible last time I was out there after visiting a client. At some point the store expanded the electronics section 1 aisle however now they didn't have the single entrance to the electronics department. There solution block off the new aisle with a tv. It was a maze to get to the games and they were just through in the shelves. It was always a great place to find the clearance games though if you found someone to let you dig through the shelves. Best haul I ever found was there...

Its been over a year since I hit hiram as well. Last time I was there a guy in his 20's was looking after the department and it was very well organized. Unfortunately he would buy everything worth a damn and even hide things behind the display case for the next markdown. He would tell you exactly what they had clearance left, but it was picked over. Same thing use to go for the cartersville/canton Kmart as well the department leads took anything and everything...

Doraville and Douglasville were the 2 that had the best items normally. Marietta and Buford would have things, but for some reason never bother scanning the clearance prices into the system.

Now keep in mind its been a year since I hit any of these stores, but I use to have the Atlanta area mapped out quite well since I had clients in Buford, Cumming, Alpharetta, McDonough, Jonesboro, Douglasville, Woodstock, Marietta, and downtown.

[guinaevere]

The Douglasville Kmart doesn't have a huge selection as far as clearance games go.

But I like to stop by there every now and again, just to visit the nice gentleman who works that deparment. He's a sweetheart to talk with.

[ljames2332]

which guy.... there is a older guy name Michael that works in that department and i talk to him everytime to go to douglasville. he's a cool dude.

[guinaevere]

That's him. I think he's my favorite part of Douglasville. =D

[Felder71]

Anyone seen a TRU in the ATL area that is selling Bioshock early? Combine that with the 20% coupon an item and the 50% discount when buying Madden and you have pretty sweet deal.

[guinaevere]

Can't help you there.

But for any lurkers in the hiram area, the new Best Buy is hiring now.

[Gamerguy]

Hey, any of you guys go to school at Tech? I'm starting this year moving up from Florida, and I was wondering if there are any good deal spots to be found within a reasonable distance of the school.

[kjauburn]

Hey, any of you guys go to school at Tech? I'm starting this year moving up from Florida, and I was wondering if there are any good deal spots to be found within a reasonable distance of the school.

Cumberland mall and surrounding area about 15 minutes to the north on 75 - TRU, CC, BB, Target, Kmart, few thrift shops...

Area is normally decent during any clearance sale since no one actually shops the area...

[neocisco]

Hey, any of you guys go to school at Tech? I'm starting this year moving up from Florida, and I was wondering if there are any good deal spots to be found within a reasonable distance of the school.

You have a gun, right?

[kjauburn]

And don't worry there are plenty of crack houses within walking distance of Tech.

[neocisco]

And don't worry there are plenty of crack houses within walking distance of Tech.
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[SeanAmI]

Don't listen to all those other guys. Its not that bad downtown around campus.
Unless your gonna pay the 500 or so dollars for parking a semester, you're really limited to where Marta can take you as there is nothing within walking distance of campus.

[Felder71]

As a Tech grad, you're going to need a car or take MARTA to even get to a decent video game store. I suspect with all the other gamers and rampant piracy on a college campus, you probably don't need to pay for games, just play other people's.

FYI - I still loved it there, so don't worry. And I never had issues about being in "Midtown". When you're on campus, it's not really like being in the middle of Atlanta at all.

[kjauburn]

FYI - I still loved it there, so don't worry. And I never had issues about being in "Midtown". When you're on campus, it's not really like being in the middle of Atlanta at all.

Yeah except the rampant problem with homeless and if you go off campus it is like being in the middle of atlanta. The bad news is the rundown crackhouse across from the varsity was shutdown so you have to go a extra 2 houses...

[Tybee]

Yeah except the rampant problem with homeless and if you go off campus it is like being in the middle of atlanta. The bad news is the rundown crackhouse across from the varsity was shutdown so you have to go a extra 2 houses...
Oh jeez. Ease up. My wife went there, and her brother's still there right now. I know to those of you who live in East Bumble, Midtown is a scary place, but it's not frickin' Detroit. My brother-in-law liked it so much, he got a condo just off campus with some of his buddies so he wouldn't have to live somewhere else. And he has a car.

I do think you'll be limited in what you could do without a car, but that's true of most places in Atlanta, sadly. But MARTA's easy to access from Tech and you can use it to roll over to places like Edgewood, where there's an EB, a Best Buy, and a Target (though that's where most of the other Tech folks will be going as well, so things may be a bit picked over).

[kjauburn]

I spent some time down at Tech back in the early 90's. They did clean it up quite a bit for the olympics, from the jokes you can tell it wasn't for me. However the crackhouse being shutdown across from the varsity wasn't a joke, it just happen a few months back. While areas of the campus are safe we all know some areas right off campus aren't the best. One of the data centers we use is over near 14th and its not exactly a great area when the lights go out...

[Tybee]

I spent some time down at Tech back in the early 90's. They did clean it up quite a bit for the olympics, from the jokes you can tell it wasn't for me. However the crackhouse being shutdown across from the varsity wasn't a joke, it just happen a few months back. While areas of the campus are safe we all know some areas right off campus aren't the best. One of the data centers we use is over near 14th and its not exactly a great area when the lights go out...

The worst crack house bust I ever saw was in the subdivision where I grew up in East Cobb. All nice $300k+ homes, lots of Republicans. A cop took a bullet in the leg and a suspect was killed. And it was as normal a looking house as could be. They even kept it landscaped. So shit's crazy everywhere. You can't live in fear.

[neocisco]

We just wanted to tease the ATL newbie a little.:twisted:

[CocheseUGA]

The worst crack house bust I ever saw was in the subdivision where I grew up in East Cobb. All nice $300k+ homes, lots of Republicans. A cop took a bullet in the leg and a suspect was killed. And it was as normal a looking house as could be. They even kept it landscaped. So shit's crazy everywhere. You can't live in fear.

Which subdivision?

While I was in school, drug dealers came looking for this kid. Ended up shooting the brother (my age) in the stomach. Everyone cried for a day or so.

[SeanAmI]

The only thing the homeless I have meet do is ask for money for "Marta" or try to sell you stuff.
Just say you don't have anything and they will just leave you alone.

The area will probably get a little better now since Tech bought the State apartments and hopefully the excessive amount of drug dealing going on there will go down.

[Tybee]

Which subdivision?

While I was in school, drug dealers came looking for this kid. Ended up shooting the brother (my age) in the stomach. Everyone cried for a day or so.

Arthur's Vinyard, near the intersection of Johnson's Ferry and Post Oak Tritt.

[CocheseUGA]

Arthur's Vinyard, near the intersection of Johnson's Ferry and Post Oak Tritt.

Interesting. I went to school at Walton, friends with others all around. What year was this?

[Tybee]

Interesting. I went to school at Walton, friends with others all around. What year was this?
I went to Pope. I think this was in the late 90s, I think just around the time I got out of college...Sometime between '97 and '00? Wish I had a news clipping or something. I just remember some friends and I walking through the neighborhood and seeing tons of police cars and a news crew. The reporter filled us in on what happened. We saw the ambulance pulling away. It's weird. The main thing I remember is that my friends had all peroxided their hair at the time as part of some stunt, and looked stupid as Hell.

Anyway, that house is still there, still looks perfectly normal and nicely landscaped. I'm sure a family moved in and they were told as little as possible. :roll:

That's part of the reason I'm so glad I don't live in East Cobb anymore: The hypocrisy. Just because your house costs $1 million doesn't mean Johnny isn't upstairs doing drugs. If anything, all of that disposable income helped a serious drug trade thrive in the area, as it does today (ask any cop in East Cobb).

[CocheseUGA]

I went to Pope. I think this was in the late 90s, I think just around the time I got out of college...Sometime between '97 and '00? Wish I had a news clipping or something. I just remember some friends and I walking through the neighborhood and seeing tons of police cars and a news crew. The reporter filled us in on what happened. We saw the ambulance pulling away. It's weird. The main thing I remember is that my friends had all peroxided their hair at the time as part of some stunt, and looked stupid as Hell.

Anyway, that house is still there, still looks perfectly normal and nicely landscaped. I'm sure a family moved in and they were told as little as possible. :roll:

That's part of the reason I'm so glad I don't live in East Cobb anymore: The hypocrisy. Just because your house costs $1 million doesn't mean Johnny isn't upstairs doing drugs. If anything, all of that disposable income helped serious drugs thrive in the area, as they do today.

Agreed there. At least you 'feel' safe, though. It's better than living in Clayton County.

[Gamerguy]

Wow, almost a whole page resulted from my post. Heh.

Indeed I am an "ATL newbie." I don't have any family within 6 hours of the school, and I've only been up here twice to visit it. I actually like what I've seen of Downtown Atlanta. Despite there being a lot of shitty areas, it's a lot better than Downtown Jacksonville, and the homicide rate is a lot lower too! (haha)

I guess my question was answered - I'm not keeping a car for my first year because I think I'd only really use it to drive home, and it's cheaper to fly. Marta can get me to a Best Buy or GameStop I know for sure, but I can probably hitch rides with people from the school if I need to go anywhere else.

I'll stop by the topic periodically to see if there's anything "OMFG" worthy, but thanks for the help.

[kjauburn]

Gamerguy when it comes to getting in on deals Atlanta is a great area. Your going to be somewhat limited with Marta. However you always can get around to lenox mall or perimeter mall with the northbound trains. Quite a few choics actually.

As for the deals, if you are active in this thread you will see Atlanta Cagers go out of the way to pick up games for each other.

[kjauburn]

FYI I saw the following still in stock at the Northpoint TRU for $9.98 + additional 20% off. This is what I can remember when it comes to DS, PSP, and 360 games. I am still looking for Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney if anyone finds a extra clearance one at TRU...

DS
Bust A Move
Gunpey
Metroid Pinball
Nanostray
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest
Tomb Raider Legend
True Swing Golf

PSP
Bomberman
EA Replay
Godfather
GTA: LCS
Gunpey
Lumines II

360
Call of Duty 2 GOTY(skn261685)
Final Fantasy XI

[neocisco]

Gamerguy when it comes to getting in on deals Atlanta is a great area. Your going to be somewhat limited with Marta. However you always can get around to lenox mall or perimeter mall with the northbound trains. Quite a few choics actually.

As for the deals, if you are active in this thread you will see Atlanta Cagers go out of the way to pick up games for each other.
Plus we have our own mod. Hi, Gwen.

We should compile a list of all ATL CAG's. I'm curious what the total # is. We'll even let CocheseUGA in.;) Are you living back here now, BTW?

neocisco
kjauburn
guinaevere
Tybee
CocheseUGA
Gamerguy
SeanAmI122886
Felder71
jdawgg76
Dazz
TravistyOJ
CottenGamer
El Gray
Gator

[kjauburn]

Plus we have our own mod. Hi, Gwen.

We should compile a list of all ATL CAG's. I'm curious what the total # is. We'll even let CocheseUGA in.;) Are you living back here now, BTW?

Truthfully a new ATL thread wouldn't hurt with someone keeping the op update with ATL Cag info and local deal info. If it was last year I would jump in, but after the baby and a new job I don't have much free time.

Anyone else think a new thread might be worthwhile? Anyone want to take on the task? Gwen? Neocisco?

Edit: GamerGuy I am stealing your avatar...

[CocheseUGA]

Plus we have our own mod. Hi, Gwen.

We should compile a list of all ATL CAG's. I'm curious what the total # is. We'll even let CocheseUGA in.;) Are you living back here now, BTW?

neocisco
kjauburn
guinaevere
Tybee
CocheseUGA
Gamerguy
SeanAmI122886
Felder71
jdawgg76
Dazz
TravistyOJ
CottenGamer

Still in Augusta. Hope to be back this time next year.

[SeanAmI]

FYI I saw the following still in stock at the Northpoint TRU for $9.98 + additional 20% off. This is what I can remember when it comes to DS, PSP, and 360 games. I am still looking for Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney if anyone finds a extra clearance one at TRU...

DS
Bust A Move
Gunpey
Metroid Pinball
Nanostray
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest
Tomb Raider Legend
True Swing Golf

PSP
Bomberman
EA Replay
Godfather
GTA: LCS
Gunpey
Lumines II

360
Call of Duty 2 GOTY(skn261685)
Final Fantasy XI


I actually know one of the guys that works there, at least till he goes back to school. If you need any info on the Northpoint TRU, I can try and get it for you.

[rupan_sansei]

Probably too late now, but I just wanted to let folks know I saw 6 or 7 Wii systems at the Super WalMart off Barrett Parkway today. Might be worth a look if you need one and you're in the area.

[Felder71]

Two things

1) Fry's in Alpharetta had about 16 Wiis this afternoon. Only catch is you have to buy a bundle with 2 games. I figure there has to be 2 games that you want though, or else you wouldn't really be buying a Wii.

2) I should have checked while I was there, but FidoDido just noted that the price of Bioshock 360 at Fry's is going to be $50 (better than going to CC). My paper is gone now so can anyone confirm that deal will be going on in ATL as well? Thanks for any info.

[neocisco]

Two things

1) Fry's in Alpharetta had about 16 Wiis this afternoon. Only catch is you have to buy a bundle with 2 games. I figure there has to be 2 games that you want though, or else you wouldn't really be buying a Wii.

2) I should have checked while I was there, but FidoDido just noted that the price of Bioshock 360 at Fry's is going to be $50 (better than going to CC). My paper is gone now so can anyone confirm that deal will be going on in ATL as well? Thanks for any info.

Sorry, it's $60 in the Fry's ad. You could just PM the CC price at another store.

[kjauburn]

Anyone interested the Alpharetta TRU has the following games in stock with the latest price drop on monday. The extra 20% off should be in play since they are clearance. Plus there is a $5 off $25 coupon active...

PSP
Lemmings 19.98
Loco Roco 19.98
Family Guy 19.98
Killzone Liberation 19.98

GameCube
Baten Kaitos Origins 19.98

They did not have either of the following games as of Sunday night so no one wastes a trip...

DS
Dragon Quest Heroes 19.98
Final Fantasy III 19.98

[Felder71]

Sorry, it's $60 in the Fry's ad. You could just PM the CC price at another store.
Neo, are you certain about the $60? I ask because the Friday ads everywhere said $60. However, the Sunday ads in Houston, CA, Seattle, etc. have now been saying $50, like they just got wind of CC sale. So did you see the $60 price in the Friday ad or Sunday ad? Thanks for the clarification.

[kjauburn]

I haven't seen the atlanta ad personally for Fry's, but they do regional ads quite a bit. There have been several times items in san jose/dallas marked on sale are regular price in ATL...

[guinaevere]

injred hands weekendin gardn. friggen gergia clay:bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb:

FYI I saw the following still in stock at the Northpoint TRU for $9.98 + additional 20% off. This is what I can remember when it comes to DS, PSP, and 360 games. I am still looking for Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney if anyone finds a extra clearance one at TRU...

DS
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chestbest portof tis game.

hi cisco :)

anyone wants tmake new thred, pm me, ill close this one.

[h3llbring3r]

Neo, are you certain about the $60? I ask because the Friday ads everywhere said $60. However, the Sunday ads in Houston, CA, Seattle, etc. have now been saying $50, like they just got wind of CC sale. So did you see the $60 price in the Friday ad or Sunday ad? Thanks for the clarification.

Price match at BB and get those reward zone points, don't drive all the way up to 'retta.

[neocisco]

As of 11:40 today there are 8 Wii's at Kennesaw CC. They are not on the floor so they could possibly last a little while.

Neo, are you certain about the $60? I ask because the Friday ads everywhere said $60. However, the Sunday ads in Houston, CA, Seattle, etc. have now been saying $50, like they just got wind of CC sale. So did you see the $60 price in the Friday ad or Sunday ad? Thanks for the clarification.

I got the info from the Friday paper. I didn't see Sunday's.

[Tybee]

anyone wants tmake new thred, pm me, ill close this one.

Just make sure to include a link to the new one before you do. ;)

[Felder71]

Price match at BB and get those reward zone points, don't drive all the way up to 'retta.
All the way up? I live closer to Fry's in Alpharetta than any local Best Buy. Don't forget, us CAGs are all over the city.

[kjauburn]

Moving near the alpharetta fry's later in the year. We bought a house right above windward a few months back, but they are just starting to pull the foundation now. I figure I will be walking around fry's just about every weekend then.

[Gator]

I'm still at Tech, but I'll be outta here by the end of the semester. I've enjoyed my time here, and it's really not as bad as these guys make it out to be.

My MARTA advice to you:
- Lindbergh station: Best Buy, Target(?)
- Lenox / Buckhead station: Lenox mall (gamestop), TRU, and Target
- Dunwoody station: Perimeter mall (gamestop) and Best Buy
- Edgewood/Candler Park station: Edgewood shopping center (EB, Target and Best Buy)

Take the Tech Trolley to the Midtown Station, or walk to the North Ave. station if you're in the freshmen dorms. Also, student monthly marta passes are only $30.

[kjauburn]

Take the Tech Trolley to the Midtown Station, or walk to the North Ave. station if you're in the freshmen dorms. Also, student monthly marta passes are only $30.

Damn at least marta does something right. Didn't know they had a student discount pass...

[jdawgg76]

Neo, are you certain about the $60? I ask because the Friday ads everywhere said $60. However, the Sunday ads in Houston, CA, Seattle, etc. have now been saying $50, like they just got wind of CC sale. So did you see the $60 price in the Friday ad or Sunday ad? Thanks for the clarification.

Sunday's ad says: "Low Price" under the picture of Bioshock.

Next to Bioshock is Two Worlds is listed as $50.

[Felder71]

Sweet action, Jdawgg. Knowing Fry's crazy ad scheme, that means it should be $50 at Fry's and now I can avoid CC and Best Buy. Thanks for the info.

[Mr. Wiggly]

We should compile a list of all ATL CAG's.

neocisco
kjauburn
guinaevere
Tybee
CocheseUGA
Gamerguy
SeanAmI122886
Felder71
jdawgg76
Dazz
TravistyOJ
CottenGamer
El Gray
Gator

Ooh, me too! I'm in Decatur (just north of the Home Depot up Lawrenceville highway)

[Tybee]

Ooh, me too! I'm in Decatur (just north of the Home Depot up Lawrenceville highway)

It's weird. There's a big group of OTP CAGs, and then a big group of Decatur CAGs. lol

We should form teams and have a bowling tournament or something. ;)

[TravistyOJ]

I'm a Candler Park CAG, possibly close enough to be a Decatur CAG. :)

[Tybee]

I'm a Candler Park CAG, possibly close enough to be a Decatur CAG. :)

That counts. Let's just say ITP vs. OTP. ;)

[kjauburn]

Wii in stock at tru alpharetta...

[kjauburn]

Not much, but I saw a few clearance items at the Super Walmart off Highway 92 at 575 exit 7.

Black 360 spare battery packs $5 (anyone with a elite looking for one)
DS Rumble Packs $5
Wii Stand (512 ram, glove, stand) $20
Datel Max Media Dock Ds (play mp3/video on ds) $25

The big find was the 20th anniversary optimus prime for $25....

[rupan_sansei]

Has anyone seen any wavebirds (new or used) recently? I lost the ability to play 2 player cube games on the Wii when I traded in my old system and only other controller. I always meant to pick up a 2nd wavebird, but it looks like I may have waited too long.

Edit: Wow, looks like I spoke a little too soon. I went to a K-mart after work today and after looking over the glass case, came across a pile of misc clearance electronic toys, and in that mess was a "new" platinum wavebird marked down to $18. The box looked like it had been torn open, run over and slapped back together with packing tape, but all the pieces looked to be in good shape. I'll have to wait until Monday, when my Wii returns from Nintendo, to see if it actually works.

[CocheseUGA]

Has anyone seen any wavebirds (new or used) recently? I lost the ability to play 2 player cube games on the Wii when I traded in my old system and only other controller. I always meant to pick up a 2nd wavebird, but it looks like I may have waited too long.

There's quite a few used ones at EB/GS around here.

[Sideswiper]

Ooh, me too! I'm in Decatur (just north of the Home Depot up Lawrenceville highway)

I'm also a Decatur CAG. I live near the Universal Joint in Oakhurst.

[kjauburn]

Anyone seen a new copy of robotech battlecry for the xbox around town?

[guinaevere]

Haven't looked. I'll keep an eye out when I go hunting later. What are some good prices for it, KJ?

[neocisco]

Not much, but I saw a few clearance items at the Super Walmart off Highway 92 at 575 exit 7.

Black 360 spare battery packs $5 (anyone with a elite looking for one)
DS Rumble Packs $5
Wii Stand (512 ram, glove, stand) $20
Datel Max Media Dock Ds (play mp3/video on ds) $25

They're all still there if anybody wants anything.

[TravistyOJ]

I'm also a Decatur CAG. I live near the Universal Joint in Oakhurst.
I LOVE Oakhurst!

[jdawgg76]

Hey Neo,
Someone posted some CC clearance drops in the main forum. Any word on which games it entails from our resident insider?

I'll just say "You're the man!" in advance.

Now Playing: MOH Underground??? First, I thought Wow and then I realized I never finished that game and now I need to go play it.

[neocisco]

Hey Neo,
Someone posted some CC clearance drops in the main forum. Any word on which games it entails from our resident insider?

I'll just say "You're the man!" in advance.

Now Playing: MOH Underground??? First, I thought Wow and then I realized I never finished that game and now I need to go play it.

I have about 5-6 PS1 games left and I'm trying to get them done by the end of the year. MoH:U is starting to frustrate me. There are no save points during the levels and the enemy AI is ridiculously accurate. I'm halfway through so I'm going to try to finish.

[kjauburn]

FYI its seems walmart has marked down several games nationwide http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150088.

I saw several titles with the clearance price XX.00 when I pick up EDF at the woodstock Super Wal-mart. Buddy of mine saw the same thing at the Roswell Super Wal-mart.

[golddbz2000]

I live in Auburn...ah, auburn.....

[kjauburn]

I live in Auburn...ah, auburn.....

Auburn University Alumni. Started using KJAuburn before I went there in 94, when I had to ditch my old handle after TCE started to fall apart. Anyone else here remember the good old days paying a small fortune for internet access. MindSpring really help dropped the cost in this area back in 93.

[Tybee]

Does anyone else find it completely and utterly blasphemous that the GA DOT is issuing Univ. of Florida license plates?

[kjauburn]

They issue any school they can make a buck on...

[Sideswiper]

Does anyone else find it completely and utterly blasphemous that the GA DOT is issuing Univ. of Florida license plates?

Well it makes them easier to spot...

[kjauburn]

Dragoncon this weekend. Anyone besides myself going to geek out? I usually go down fridays to walk the art show and dealers room...

[kjauburn]

Another Fantasy Football league if anyone wants in

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150489

[Sideswiper]

Yeah I'm going to DragonCon. I couldn't talk anyone into going with me though.

I'm looking forward to the Age of Conan Meet and Greet Friday at 7pm, and the Age of Conan demo Sunday at 4pm. Also Sony is supposed to have a Meet and Greet but it isn't in the program yet.

There's a panel about gaming podcasts, but I haven't heard of any of the people in the panel...

Last year I went for just one day and saw the Neverwinter Nights 2 Preview and played lots of board games.

Yeah just send me a PM if you wanna meet up. Any other CAGs?

[Tybee]

Well it makes them easier to spot...
Rear-end collisions up 500%! ;)

No Dragon Con for me this weekend. Haven't been since I was 14....Which was a long, long time ago. Let's put it this way: The hot new game back then was Battle Chess on the Amiga and I was all hot to meet Larry Elmore, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman. Are they still churning out DragonLance books?

I will, however be at the Decatur Book Festival.

[guinaevere]

Would love to go. No money for it though. Well, I could go, but then I'd have zero spending money for my trip to chicago next month.


FYI re FYE: Stopped at the FYE at the Arbor Place mall last evening (douglasville). They're NOT getting rid of their game inventory (in fact they've been receiving around 40 boxes of other stores' game inventory). Most other FYEs in the area are ditching the game sections though, if I understood correctly.

[Sideswiper]

Well, maybe look into buying DragonCon tickets around Christmas, it's much cheaper that way.

Margaret Weis will be at DragonCon this year. I think she's started a new Dragonlance trilogy.

When I was 14 I would have loved to go, but I lived in Nowhere, South Carolina. Anyway I'm no spring chicken myself, but I'm looking forward to some crazy geeking out...

My wife is a volunteer at Decatur Book Festival. I probably won't even see her much this weekend, but that's OK.

[kjauburn]

Margaret Weis will be at DragonCon this year. I think she's started a new Dragonlance trilogy.


Weis and Hickman are usually there every year. They have a booth and are great about hanging out to talk to the fans. I been going off and on for years now. My wife is going down with me again this year, even though she isn't a geek like me. She enjoys the art show, people watching, and the handful of jewelry dealers that come back every year.

I have to say its overpriced and the people who run it do a half ass job. They still try to run it as a volunteer based small con years and you can't when you reach a certain size. Plus there is a loyalty to the hotels who have been with them for years rather then searching out a new venue.

Buying the tickets in advance (6 months- 1 year) is the best way to go if you know you will be down there. I usually just get a one day ticket and go on fridays. As for spending money I normally end up spending 300-400 down there.

[Sideswiper]

Last year I went for just one day and didn't purchase anything, mainly played a lot of boardgames. I thought I might splurge and spend around $100 this time. $300-$400, wow!

My wife doesn't think she's a geek, but she likes boardgames, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and The Last Unicorn...

[kjauburn]

Yeah I usually end up getting a piece of artwork or 2 and 1 cool collectible. Since collectibles used to me my business for years I know the markets and alot of dealers still so I do fairly well on them. Normally I look for cool high end collectibles with low production runs. Typically I keep them for my enjoyment to show off in the office. Some pieces are fixtures in the collections others increase in value so much I dump them. Normally they end up paying for themselves. I just sold off a cool statue for $400 I bought earlier last year for $100. Usually sell off a piece I no longer want right before con season to help justify future purchases. Now as for the artwork I am just a junkie bought typically I end up paying $15-80 for a piece, but at this point I have tons and need to maybe thin the herd some.

FYI if you are a dragonlance fan check out larry elmore booth. He gets a booth every year and has some nice lithographs for $50 signed limited to print runs of about 1500.

Also keep you eye out for Rak in the dealers room. He does so cool prints with original chalk drawings of all sorts of characters. I have bought quite a few from him over the years and they are really cool. Especially some of the old school DC characters Flash, GL, Arrow...

[Tybee]

Margaret Weis will be at DragonCon this year. I think she's started a new Dragonlance trilogy.

Ah, that would be, "Dragons of Profits Dwindling," "Dragons of Dead Horse Beating," and "Dragons of Tired Premise." :roll:

I used to love those books in jr. high. Then my Dad passed me some Tolkien and I left that shit in the dust. ;)

My wife is a volunteer at Decatur Book Festival. I probably won't even see her much this weekend, but that's OK.

Coolness. I'm hoping to see Charles Frazier. "Thirteen Moons" was great. I actually met him shortly after the publication of "Cold Mountain" when he sat in on my Creative Writing class at UGA.

[kjauburn]

Ah, that would be, "Dragons of Profits Dwindling," "Dragons of Dead Horse Beating," and "Dragons of Tired Premise." :roll:


Yeah they killed the series, but the first trilogy is still a great series and worthy of a spot on the bookshelf. I have a copy of the hardcover collecting all 3 books signed by weis and hickman.

Its sitting next to my signed copy "Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way" with the inscription "Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart." ;)

[Tybee]

Yeah they killed the series, but the first trilogy is still a great series and worthy of a spot on the bookshelf. I have a copy of the hardcover collecting all 3 books signed by weis and hickman.

Its sitting next to my signed copy "Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way" with the inscription "Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart." ;)
Chronicles was the first one, right? I remember that and Legends being great. Tales was okay. And it got silly from there on out. The fact that they're still producing them all these years later is as amazing as it is sad. But my fantasy reading these days is limited pretty much to Tolkien, Harry Potter, and His Dark Materials, so I'm probably not the best judge.

[pentapenguin]

I don't think I've seen this thread before and just wanted to say hi to my fellow Atlanta area CAGers. :)

[kjauburn]

Chronicles was the first one, right? I remember that and Legends being great. Tales was okay. And it got silly from there on out. The fact that they're still producing them all these years later is as amazing as it is sad. But my fantasy reading these days is limited pretty much to Tolkien, Harry Potter, and His Dark Materials, so I'm probably not the best judge.

Yeah I can't believe the new dragonlance series are still best sellers is the crazy part. I was a huge fan of Robert Jordan until he turned his 6 book series into a never ending drawn out epic. Terry Goodkind is the only one I follow closely now, but he is turning a little Jordanesque lately...

I don't think I've seen this thread before and just wanted to say hi to my fellow Atlanta area CAGers. :)

Welcome aboard...

[Gator]

Does anyone else find it completely and utterly blasphemous that the GA DOT is issuing Univ. of Florida license plates? Um no. Lots of schools have license plates in states that they are not located in. I think it's absurd for people to make a big deal out of it.

News flash: UGA is not the only university in this state.

If there is a market for UF plates, then it makes sense for the state to reap the profit that the market offers. Given the extraordinary success of UF's athletic program, I'm sure there has been a large number of requests for the plates.

It really doesn't get much more simple than that.

[neocisco]

I don't think I've seen this thread before and just wanted to say hi to my fellow Atlanta area CAGers. :)
I have to give you the obligatory correction. It's CAGs, not CAGers. Carry on.:)

Um no. Lots of schools have license plates in states that they are not located in. I think it's absurd for people to make a big deal out of it.

News flash: UGA is not the only university in this state.

If there is a market for UF plates, then it makes sense for the state to reap the profit that the market offers. Given the extraordinary success of UF's athletic program, I'm sure there has been a large number of requests for the plates.

It really doesn't get much more simple than that.
Of course having the name Gator doesn't exactly make you seem unbiased but I agree.:)

[pentapenguin]

I have to give you the obligatory correction. It's CAGs, not CAGers. Carry on.:)

Okay, okay, you got me -- I stand corrected. What's next? You'll want my PIN number for the ATM machine? 8-)

[Mr. Wiggly]

Ah, that would be, "Dragons of Profits Dwindling," "Dragons of Dead Horse Beating," and "Dragons of Tired Premise." :roll:

You almost made me spit up my drink!

And welcome, Pentapenguin.

[Tybee]

You almost made me spit up my drink!

Sorry about that. ;)

Hey, I sent you a Metroid friend voucher last night, btw.

[Wolfkin]

My wife doesn't think she's a geek, but she likes boardgames, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and The Last Unicorn...just saw that for $10 and almost bought it.
Okay, okay, you got me -- I stand corrected. What's next? You'll want my PIN number for the ATM machine? 8-)salutations as well..

and yes please
==
No Con this year for me.. i think this is my first year since I moved not going. Oh well. I did pick up FF:CC:gc: (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3300603#post3300603) at buckhead CC

[guinaevere]

My wife doesn't think she's a geek, but she likes boardgames, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and The Last Unicorn...Depends on the board games. If we're talking grid types, pen & paper type games there's no question she's a geek. If you're talking Clue or Monopoly, she isn't.

Harry Potter is mainstream, The Last Unicorn is what we girls grew up with, so those are fine.

Doctor Who... well, ask her which Doctor is her favorite. Her standing depends on that very answer. If it's the scifi channel new Dr Who, that's no biggie. If she starts espousing the glory days of Pertwee and Tom Baker then you know for a fact, she's a geek. And if she is, say hi for me.

What's next? You'll want my PIN number for the ATM machine? 8-)Yay! For once we didn't have to ask for it.

Yes, if you wish to be a true card-carrying ATL CAG, you'll have to fork over your atm number and pin. We've all donated ours. We're like a little commune. Sharing in each others property.

Okay, maybe not.

[Mr. Wiggly]

Hey, I sent you a Metroid friend voucher last night, btw.

Sweet! A mii bobblehead will soon be mine!

[rupan_sansei]

Sweet! A mii bobblehead will soon be mine!

I sent a voucher to both you and Tybee as well. I've now exhausted my list. Time for more codes. :-P

Edit: Whoops. I just realized I've got a different friend code than before. They changed it when they repaired my system. The current one is in my profile now.

[kjauburn]

Dcon seemed to have larger crowds again this year, but it was even more disorganized as ever. They need to get professional people with some common sense to run it. Its overdue for a venue change as well. A feel dealers I know bailed because of the setup with 3 different dealer rooms and a seperate walk of fame area.

Spent more getting in then I did down there.

[Sideswiper]

I guess it's all about what you're going for. I went to the panel for the Fallen Earth MMO, a panel on goldfarming, a cast of Star Trek Next Gen vs. cast of Battlestar Galactica debate, a Funcom Meet and Greet, a Sony Online Gaming panel, a Doctor Who panel, saw a bunch of famous people, saw a lot of awesome costumes, talked to people about pen and paper games they have designed, hell I'd have to look at the program to remember it all. Had a great time.

[Nastrodamous]

Whats up with everybody

[CocheseUGA]

Hey KJ, I'll be in town Sat night.

[mitch079]

Posted this in the CC September thread as well:

There were a couple of Xenogears Ep3s in Kennesaw, and a couple Metal Gear Ops, Metal Gear Acid, and God Hand in Acworth. A bunch of other games but those are the ones that stood out to me. So if you want them, go get them.

Oh yeah and about 4-5 VP2s in Kennesaw not marked at the clearance price.

[El Gray]

Plug for a friend and an awesome movie tonight:

http://flickr.com/photos/el_gray/1342164855/

[TravistyOJ]

Plug for a friend and an awesome movie tonight:

http://flickr.com/photos/el_gray/1342164855/


I love that movie, hmm I may go. :)

[TsuyoiMomonga]

Have any of you guys heard of that new movie "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters"? I was kind of skeptical when I first saw the trailer, but I saw it in Atlanta last Friday and it was awesome. It's only playing in Atlanta for two more weekends, so I would recommend EVERYONE go see it.

Oh, and of course, I must include a shameless plug. Here's the review I wrote for UGA's student newspaper: Gamers nerd it out in documentary 'The King of Kong' (http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2007/09/12/Variety/Gamers.Nerd.It.Out.In.Documentary.the.King.Of.Kong-2962070.shtml)

-Rusty

[Tybee]

Have any of you guys heard of that new movie "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters"? I was kind of skeptical when I first saw the trailer, but I saw it in Atlanta last Friday and it was awesome. It's only playing in Atlanta for two more weekends, so I would recommend EVERYONE go see it.

Oh, and of course, I must include a shameless plug. Here's the review I wrote for UGA's student newspaper: Gamers nerd it out in documentary 'The King of Kong' (http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2007/09/12/Variety/Gamers.Nerd.It.Out.In.Documentary.the.King.Of.Kong-2962070.shtml)

-Rusty


Yup. I'd been hearing about it on the film and video game blogs I frequent for several months now. My parents saw a sneak of it, as did a coworker, and they all raved about it. Hope to check it out this weekend.