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Originally Posted by _Ph03n1x_ Successful PM at BBY in Porter Ranch, CA. They were ready to go as soon as I said price match. They said that they had others come in already. It was quick and painless. I even got my dlc code this time. EDIT: Bought it for the 360

Don't you love the early adopters that pave the way.

Happened with Madden and TRU $45. Said PM and TRU and the manager that was standing behind the CSR said "PM to $45 and I will override".

I only it was that easy all the time BBY would have all my money.

Is there a $10 coupon for getting it at BBY like Halo?

The PS3 Sku (walmart exclusive) version is ringing up at 59.96 in TX. The Xbox Sku (walmart exclusive) is ringing up at 39.96

Originally Posted by kylerg Is there a $10 coupon for getting it at BBY like Halo?

No. No game in the 5/$100 got any GC/RZ points.

Originally Posted by Jimmienoman Don't you love the early adopters that pave the way. Happened with Madden and TRU $45. Said PM and TRU and the manager that was standing behind the CSR said "PM to $45 and I will override". I only it was that easy all the time BBY would have all my money.

It was truly amazing. I even had a whole speech about cutting me a break after all these dlc issues and I was going to sprinkle in some threats of going to the walmart next door.

Struck out for a PM at BBY in Kennewick, WA. Said all stores in the area didn't have the price, so they wouldn't match it. Wasn't going to fight it with a manager, even after I used most of my lunch break to get down there right after I had confirmed over the phone that I should've been good to go with the deal.

Would've loved to have had the pre-order BBY Crusader MP character, but oh well. Wife said she'd pick up a copy at Walmart for my brother and I on her lunch.

So is the PS3 deal dead now?

Originally Posted by Jodou That's BS, unless they had signs up regarding a pricing error, they're legally bound to honor sticker price.

No they're not. Most do because it's good customer service and because an employee made a mistake so it's the stores fault.

Scored me a 360 version in Austin Texas. Thanks!

Headed to Best Buy in Austin TX to pick up Brotherhood and price match for revelations. Call Walmart on the way over, price verified, get to the store, BB rep calls same to confirm, price is $59.96. No biggie, head over to closer Walmart to see if it's still available and pick up the PS3 for $43 after tax. Debating on whether or not I'll go to the trouble to price match at Best Buy and use my credit there or save that for black Friday.

Originally Posted by omyard No they're not. Most do because it's good customer service and because an employee made a mistake so it's the stores fault.

Yeah, I wanted to try and find the relevant case about it, but gave up. Unless it was done intentionally to drive up business, etc, they are in the clear.

Success at the Exton, PA store. Thanks for the heads up.

Hopefully it's still available as I will go before class.

Just PM at bby in Elkhart, iN with no problem. Picked up ACR,SR3,Halo,Jurassic Park all for $160 after 10% off. Also saw two 360 hardened MW3 that weren't picked up from pre-orders. I took them both for $90 a piece, there were 5 on Sunday so I believe 3 days is fair.

Originally Posted by reddjoey Yeah, I wanted to try and find the relevant case about it, but gave up. Unless it was done intentionally to drive up business, etc, they are in the clear.

They are legally bound if it is an advertised price in paper (ie their ad or in a distributed paper etc.

If it is a pricing error on in store signage then they aren't legally obligated to uphold the price.

The first example above is covered in bait and switch laws because they are attractin customers in to sell them other stuff.

The second isn't because WM themselves aren't trying to attract people in and sell them
Something else. Instead, word of mouth spreads the instore price which Walmart cannot be held accountable for.

Also they can get out of the first example by "posting a correction in an open and obvious place" usually most post on the front door.

I worked retail and we had to know this at my store

Jimmienoman, if not for JaylisJayP's post, I wouldn't have scored a Assassin's Creed Brotherhood CE for my 360. Thanks, JaylisJayP!

Do all Walmart X360 copies include the Brutus armor code? Is there a sticker on the outside indicating it?

I picked up the 360 version at Milpitas CA, it included the armor code.

Originally Posted by Crazyhowie Struck out for a PM at BBY in Kennewick, WA. Said all stores in the area didn't have the price, so they wouldn't match it. Wasn't going to fight it with a manager, even after I used most of my lunch break to get down there right after I had confirmed over the phone that I should've been good to go with the deal. Would've loved to have had the pre-order BBY Crusader MP character, but oh well. Wife said she'd pick up a copy at Walmart for my brother and I on her lunch.

I heard the exact same thing. She said the Kennewick Walmart was showing $59.96. I asked if she could call another Walmart store. She said no, that Best Buy only goes by advertised prices, etc, and the Kennewick Walmart was the closest in proximity anyway.

At that point, I was wondering how much of a fuss to make. I'd already paid $5 toward a AC:R pre-order and I knew with the 5 pre-ordered games = $100 gift card offer that I was essentially getting a $20 gift card with the purchase.... So I gritted my teeth and paid the remaining $59+ (after tax).


I miss the Best Buy brand of a year ago that actually showed interest in competing for business. The company's attitude seems to have changed dramatically....

Worked in ABQ today, had a shelf tag saying 39.96 and everything!

This was the pre order sticker version if anyone cares.