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Gamestop/EB Sale: Street Fighter IV $20+more SALE ENDED EARLY :(

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Old 07-27-2009, 06:22 PM   #1
GameStop Gamestop/EB Sale: Street Fighter IV $20+more SALE ENDED EARLY :(

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PRICES ARE BACK UP AT REGULAR PRICE. SALE IS OVER

This was not technically labeled a "sale" but more of a "temporary markdown". However, because if something is marked down in price one would consider it to be a sale no? So I labeled it a sale as the topic.

Anyway, there was no AD or anything on GameStop's end directed to the public about when the markdowns would end. I just saw a memo that mentioned some temporary markdowns were happening, so I wanted to give back to the CAG community that has given me good deals for the last 5+ years information about the deal. Simply put, GAMESTOP had the right to mark the prices back up anytime they wanted to without notice. They did nothing wrong except give you games at a good price if only for a day on some.

Most of the time when they have advertised sales/offers there is usually fine print that states prices, limited availability or sale terms are subject to change without notice, so no matter how hard you want to fight them about it, you will lose. However, in this case they did not even need to put any fine print because there was no flyer, ad or paper etc given to the public.

If you missed out on the deal, or were not satisified, just give it a rest and move on.








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Starting 7/28, these titles will be marked down to $19.99 until 8/2. Used titles will only drop for select games. Some of these may not be available online.
Street Fighter IV
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Silent Hill Homecoming
Street Fighter IV
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Lair
Animal Crossing: City Folk (game only)
Excitebots: Trick Racing (game only)
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
MadWorld
Mario and Sonic: Olympic Games
Wario Land: Shake It
Wii Music



Read on for more sale information BEFORE asking QUESTIONS within the THREAD

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This pretty much applies to every Game Stop sale ever posted in the past, right now, and the future.

Why does the web site say it is online only on some games?
Answer: The website is being stupid. ALL TITLES I LISTED ARE AVAILABLE IN STORE FOR THE $19.99 until 8/2

Is the PC version of FEAR 2 or Street Fighter IV on sale also?
Answer: No, console versions only. SFIV PC just released so a drop would be unlikely.
Amazon price on FEAR 2 as of 7/28 9:30am $23.99
http://www.amazon.com/Fear-2-Project...8798893&sr=8-2

When does the tv show 24 start its 8th season?
Answer: Sunday January 17, 2010. Premieres with a 2 Night (Sun/Mon) 4 Hour event on FOX. Tell your friends and family. visit: http://www.twitter.com/24news247 for all the latest 24 news. Spread the word. Never heard of the show? Now you have, so ignore this sale COMPLETELY, and go out and start watching Season 1-7.

Is this sale also at EBGames also?
Answer: Yes, both are the same companies

Will my GameStop hold me a copy if I call in advance?
Answer: YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary). Basically up to the store manager's discretion. Most of the time if you ask to just hold it for under 30 mins or so, and leave ASAP they are fine with it. However, YMMV again. Just try your luck.

If I buy online will I receive a SEALED copy?
Answer: It is hard to say, I have heard stories of people buying and getting a opened copy with a clear sealed on it. CHANCES are that this is GameStop, and you will just have to accept the fact there will not be sealed copies for you. Just order it online and if its not sealed return in store. Just make sure not to remove the clear seal to indicate you did not open it. Otherwise just print out the page on GS.com that shows your game for the $19.99 and price match it @ BestBuy. That should be good enough proof to convince BB to price match it since GameStop is a local competitor everywhere. Places are becoming the Starbucks of video games in most places.

Will the trade in value drop on these games? Like SFIV since it is only $19.99?
Answer: Yes, more than likely the TIV (Trade in Values) will drop. When Bionic Commando dropped in price, the TIV dropped also. These companies are smarter, and will not allow a chance for customers to exploit them for long. I predict SFIV will have a $10 or under TIV, I mean most stores seem to be flooded with USED copies already. Not much profit to be made selling this game USED anymore. BOTTOM LINE: Don't bother flipping for $5 or so profit instead just get a life, and real job.

Why are there no sealed copies in stores?

Answer: Stores are always instructed to GUT more copies to make it seem like the game is BIG or IMPORTANT. Also stores were instructed to display copies at the cash wrap (counter) which can only mean more gutting.

Have employees really been playing my copy of SFIV that I just got?
Answer: Yes, chances are if you received a unsealed copy then that copy could have been checked out by an employee. However you also have to factor in the fact that not all employees like SFIV, or that actual SFIV copy out of a dozen or so was "played" with. Yes, it is shady to sell new product that has been played, but believe it or not some stores the managers only allow checkouts on USED, so basically it is just hard to tell. You can't accuse a store right away for selling you a copy they played, when it will be really hard to track. If it hurts you that much about getting a played copy, then BestBuy is that way my friend just make sure to bring a print out with you to TRY and price match it.
Does this sale start @ 7pm on 7/27?
Answer: NO

Is the Animal Crossing & Excitebots sale include the bundles with Wii Speak and Wheel?

Answer: NO Game Only versions

Is there a AD for this sale so I can PM else where?
Answer: NO, temporary Markdowns. Prices go back up 8/2

Are used games dropping also?
Answer: only select titles will have used price drops also.
The following titles WILL NOT have used price drops:

  • Street Fighter IV 360/PS3
  • Wanted 360/PS3
  • FEAR 2 360/PS3
  • Animal Crossing City Folk Wii
  • Wario Shake it Wii
  • Wii Music Wii

When does this sale end?
8/2/09. I think it ends at the end of that business day.

Why is street fighter so cheap? Will I be able to find any?
Answer: No idea, but my guess is they are trying to clear inventory for the rumored "Street Fighter IV Championship Edition or whatever it wants to be called"

Stores have been instructed to push Street Fighter IV @ this price by displaying copies @ the counter to show off this great price (WHICH COULD MEAN GUTTING MULTIPLE COPIES) If you want a sealed or a copy at all then go their ASAP when sale starts.

Why is the game still tagged at regular price?
Answer: Chances are your store DID NOT update their price changes, or this is a promo sale which means the employee has to hit the TOTAL button (F12) on the keyboard to reflect the accurate price. That or the employee is just being stupid. It should be a nationwide GameStop sale @ all stores.






These are temporarily marked down and will go back up on 8/2. Amazing price on Street Fighter which leads me to believe a new version is in the works. super Street fighter iv ultra hyper edition anyone ?
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Last edited by tenzor; 07-30-2009 at 02:01 AM.. Reason: slight editing for front page posting...thanks, tenzor!
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:24 PM   #2
Wow. Big drops there on a few of them. Thanks for the info OP!
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:25 PM   #3
That is a pretty rad sale.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:25 PM   #4
Can I buy in advance and then price adjust? Anytime a sale rolls around my gamestops are picked clean.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:26 PM   #5
I already have SF4 but for 20 bucks I'm going to have a sealed one because I like the game so much.

To the guy above me yeah why not the return policy is 30 days for sealed games just don't open it then return rebuy.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:26 PM   #6
I'm in for Street Fighter IV, what a great week to for that to be paired with Marvel vs. Capcom 2 coming out on XBL!
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:26 PM   #7
I'm in for a street fighter 4.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:27 PM   #8
SF IV shall be mine!
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:27 PM   #9
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Can I buy in advance and then price adjust? Anytime a sale rolls around my gamestops are picked clean.
GameStop usually never ever price-matches or adjust's their price to match their current price. (YMMV) You can probably get around it on Used titles with their 7 day guarantee, but not on new items..
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:28 PM   #10
street fighter not my type of game but the reviews rave for 20 i might have to try it.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:28 PM   #11
WOW !! I so love Gamestop and these new games for $19.99 sales.

And the B2G1 sales that stack with EDGE too.

Street Fighter IV for for $19.99 !? I too will buy one sealed for my collection since I paid $59.99 before costume downloads but have been enjoying my fightpads and TE sticks immensely although play much less often then after it first came out in Feb.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:30 PM   #12
do you have a link to the ad?
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:30 PM   #13
SF4 PS3 is mine.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:31 PM   #14
May have to get Animal Crossing and SFIV. Awesome deal, thanks
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:31 PM   #15
Damn, already have SF4 but might buy it on PS3 just for the controls alone.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:31 PM   #16
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GameStop usually never ever price-matches or adjust's their price to match their current price. (YMMV) You can probably get around it on Used titles with their 7 day guarantee, but not on new items..
He's going to return it, since he assumes there will be no stock, so now they'll have it in stock, and it will be at the sale price. He'll receive his 39.99 back and then he can rebuy the one now instock.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:31 PM   #17
SFIV... DDG... Dang Difficult Game.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:33 PM   #18
Oops can mod merge my threads. stupid iPhone froze at first so I thought the post did not go through, so I made another
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:34 PM   #19
a few good flips for amazon. excite bots tiv is 16.50 wanted 14.50 animal crossing 16.50
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:35 PM   #20
does it starts tonight at 7pm like the last sale ?
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