EB and Mad Maestro

[terribledeli]

So I'm visiting an EB at my mall today and just browsing around for cheap games.

I came across the most insane thing I've ever seen...Mad Maestro with a price tag of $52.99 new.

Yes, the same Mad Maestro many of us traded in for store credit.

I wish I had brought my camera because it was so absurd I'm sure many won't believe it. When I asked about it, the clerk told me that sealed copies of the game are rare and that is the reason for the price.

 

[Scorch]

 

[zionoverfire]

That's pretty good, I love the fact that they bothered to put the price at over $50. I've only seen that before on a used copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2.

 

[Jeoff]

Funny stuff. They did it as a joke I bet.

 

[Mind_n_Soul]

i am assuming that they didn't do it as a joke, but instead to get back some of the money they lost in the trade in deal

 

[Scahom1]

I'd have to confirm this tomorrow lol. Did the clerk actually scan the box or did he just give his opinion? Considering EB hasn't sold new games for $52.99 in years, it just sounds like a very outdated price tag.

 

[onikage]

[quote name='terribledeli']So I'm visiting an EB at my mall today and just browsing around for cheap games.

I came across the most insane thing I've ever seen...Mad Maestro with a price tag of $52.99 new.

Yes, the same Mad Maestro many of us traded in for store credit.

I wish I had brought my camera because it was so absurd I'm sure many won't believe it. When I asked about it, the clerk told me that sealed copies of the game are rare and that is the reason for the price.[/quote]


Sealed copies ARE very rare. Check out this eBay auction that still has 21 hours to go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8171103739&rd=1

 

[zionoverfire]

[quote name='onikage']
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8171103739&rd=1

[/quote]

:shock:




That's rich.

 

[GizmoGC]

Its probaly a joke. When I use to work at Game Crazy I would mark Madden 64 at $59.99 and out "Very rare Version! Nude Cheerleaders!" and leave it on the counter. It would getstolen each week ;-)

 

[gamefreak117]

I saw a TRU Exclusive Xbox game, Sneakers on the shelf tagged for $49.99 new.. :shock:
An innocent looking game "innocently" overpriced by EB for parents whom would buy it for their kids..

 

[terribledeli]

Maybe he just assumed I didn't realize it was a game that was readily available (one of my wal-marts sells it for $12). Or a joke is possible. Either way, it was pretty damn funny to see it.

 

[Gothic Walrus]

All of the EBs in my area sell the game USED for $6. :shock:

 

[tdphillips]

An EB near me still has La Pucelle for $49.99 new.