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12/01/2015​
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Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition :ps4: :xb1: $119.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Day 1 Edition of Game: Launch your assault in style with the weaponized vehicle pack included in the Day 1 Edition of Just Cause 3.
  • Replica Grappling Hook: A faithfully recreated 15" desplay version of Roco's trademark grappling hook
  • Map of Medici: A 24" x 24" poster map of the Mediterranean archipelago of Medici
  • Hardcover Artbook: A 32 page, hardcover book bringing the explosive world of Just Cause 3 to life.
GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Just+Cause+3+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Just+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AJust+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition
Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=Just+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
12/04/2015​
Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition :wiiu: $89.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Special Edition includes
  • Xenoblade chronicles x game
  • Art book
  • One art card of characters
  • Soundtrack with 10 songs on USB
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Xenoblade-Chronicles-X-Special-Wii-U/dp/B014LNTVGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441237921&sr=8-1&keywords=xenoblade+special+edition&pebp=1441237924177&perid=1RBKDR6N4HDZMFP6J8S0
 
01/19/2016​
Life is Strange: Limited Edition :ps4: :xb1: $39.99​
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CONTENTS:
 air soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future. Limited Edition includes: 32 page artbook including unreleased concept art; Licensed 13 track soundtrack (featuring alt-J, Foals, José González…) plus an 8 track original score by Jonathan Morali; Directors’ commentary

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Strange-Limited-PlayStation-4/dp/B017AGIDT6/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447888601&sr=1-5&keywords=limited+edition+ps4
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=life+is+strange+limited+edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-life+is+strange+limited+edition,28zu0
 
01/26/2016​
FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS COLLECTOR'S EDITION :3ds: $69.99 SQUARE ENIX EXCLUSIVE​
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CONTENTS:
 32-page artbook featuring illustrations by renowned artists Yoshitaka Amano, Gen Kobayashi and Toshiyuki Itahana
•    “Songs for the Journey,” a 20-track music soundtrack sampler comprised of tracks by celebrated Composer Tsuyoshi Sekito
•    Themed FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS Nintendo 3DS hard case
•    Exclusive box packaging, featuring the artwork of series concept artist Amano


https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/291359/final-fantasy-explorers-collector-s-edition-3ds
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02/19/2016​
Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition :3ds: $79.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • All Three Versions of Fire Emblem: Fates (Birthright, Conquest, Revelation*) on a Single Cartrige**
    *Allows purchasers to play Revelations three weeks prior to launch on eshop
  • **Only way to get all Three Versions on a Single Cartridge

[*]Hardcover Art Book
[*]Nintendo 3DS XL Carrying Pouch featuring Game Art
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Emblem-Special-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B017W16ZDK/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887391&sr=1-3&keywords=fire+emblem+fates
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition-nintendo-3ds/9507179.p?id=1219020249013&skuId=9507179
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition/126802
 
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02/23/2016​
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - Collector's Edition :xb1: :ps4: $139.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Collector's Edition includes Day 1 Edition Game with all of the In-Game Content & Rewards from "Augment Your Pre-Order", 9" Adam Jensen Figurine, 48 Page Titan Art Book, Limited Edition Steel book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Deus-Ex-Mankind-Divided-Collectors-Xbox/dp/B014HB2GIQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441238224&sr=1-1&keywords=Deus+Ex%3A+Mankind+Divided+-+Collector%27s+Edition&pebp=1441238226390&perid=0E18KM8DHQJAV8Q8Z6GB
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Deus+Ex+Mankind+Divided+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
 
Mega Man Legacy Collection - Collector's Edition :3ds: $49.99​
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CONTENTS:
 Collector's Edition includes Mega Man Legacy Collection game, two Nintendo 3DS Mega Man themes, 18-song sample compilation soundtrack, four Mega Man stickers, six Mega Man postcards and an exclusive gold Mega Man amiibo Figure

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-Legacy-Collection-Collectors-Nintendo/dp/B017WWFLVG/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887621&sr=1-1&keywords=mega+man+collector&pebp=1447887626744&perid=1YXQNDK9KB2Y71RMJBT3
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mega-man-legacy-collection-collectors-edition-nintendo-3ds/4738600.p?id=bb4738600&skuId=4738600
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/mega-man-legacy-collection-collectors-edition/126782
 
03/04/2016​
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD + amiibo Figure :wiiu: $59.99​
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Twilight-Princess-HD-Wii/dp/B017W1771Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887841&sr=1-1&keywords=twilight+princess+wii+u
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-amiibo-figure-nintendo-wii-u/8476002.p?id=1219692427284&skuId=8476002
Gamestop: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-amiibo-figure-nintendo-wii-u/8476002.p?id=1219692427284&skuId=8476002
03/8/2016​
Tom Clancy's The Division Collector's Edition :ps4: :xb1: $159.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Tom Clancy's The Division Collector's Edition Includes:
  • Tom Clancy's The Division Game
  • Season Pass
  • Real Agent Watch
  • Poster
  • Agent Armband
  • Art Book
GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Tom+Clancy+s+The+Division+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Tom+Clancy%27s+The+Division+Collector%27s+Edition
 
03/18/2016​
UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Special Edition :ps4: $79.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • The Special Edition includes: UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End
  • Collectible Steelbook Case
  • 48-Page Hardcover Art Book by Dark Horse
  • Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil Sticker Sheet
  • Naughty Dog Points: in-game currency to unlock various multiplayer content
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/UNCHARTED-Thiefs-End-Special-PlayStation-4/dp/B014R4ZZ0E/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239408&sr=1-2&keywords=UNCHARTED+4%3A+A+Thief%27s+End+Special+Edition&pebp=1441239411898&perid=05QQMN18B57X7P7JKQNY
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-special-edition/125332
 
UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Libertalia Collector's Edition :ps4: $119.99​
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CONTENTS:
 

  • The Libertalia Collector's Edition includes: UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End
  • 12" Premium Drake Statue
  • Two EXCLUSIVE instant multiplayer unlocks: Madagascar Sidekick Outfits & Henry Avery Sigil Ball Cap
  • Five additional instant multiplayer unlocks: UNCHARTED: Drake's Fortune Outfit, Heist Drake Outfit, Desert Drake Outfit, Golden Weapon Skin, and Desert Weapon Skin
  • Collectible Steelbook Case, 48-Page Hardcover Art Book by Dark Horse, Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil Sticker Sheet, and Naughty Dog Points to unlock more multiplayer content

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/UNCHARTED-Thiefs-Libertalia-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B014R50404/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239629&sr=1-1&keywords=UNCHARTED+4%3A+A+Thief%27s+End+Libertalia+Collector%27s+Edition&pebp=1441239638373&perid=07EK7MHGEFJKJ60ZFZ83
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-libertalia-collectors-edition/125333
 
 
03/26/2016​
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Collector's Edition :ps4: :xb1: :pc: $199.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Base Game
  • Adult Faith/Young Faith diorama (14" Tall)
  • Exclusive Steel book
  • Exclusive lithograph
  • Set of 10 concept pieces
  • Temporary logo tattoo-
  • Temporary Faith arm tattoo
  • Storage box
GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/mirrors-edge-catalyst-collectors-edition/123411
 
03/31/2016​
Street Fighter V Collector's Edition :ps4: $99.99​
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CONTENTS:
 
  • Includes Street Fighter V game disc
  • 10 inch fully painted Ryu figurine
  • 48 page hardcover artbook
  • DLC cards for extra goodies
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-V-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B014PCUKJO/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239793&sr=1-1&keywords=street+fighter+collector+ps4
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/street-fighter-v-collectors-edition-playstation-4/4479602.p?id=1219751248489&skuId=4479602
 
04/12/2016​
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir: Storybook Edition :ps4: $79.99​
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CONTENTS:
 Available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 version of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the "Storybook Edition." This beautiful premium edition will contain a bevy of exclusive items designed with the collector in mind. The PS4 game will come nestled in a Collector's Metal Slipcase with the game's key art on the front and a not-yet-revealed image on the reverse. A high-quality Art Print, suitable for framing, brings magic into your home while a Potion Recipe T-shirt, emblazoned with a helpful reminder of the game's alchemy system, lets you take your fandom out into the world. A hardcover version of the 64-page Art Book filled with original drawings from the legendary George Kamitani and Vanillaware rounds out the set. All this is housed within a Premium Outer Box that displays breathtaking art work on every side.
AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0186D1U74/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
 
Dark Souls III Collector Edition :ps4: :xb1: $129.99
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CONTENTS:
 
  • 10" Red Knight Statue
  • Prima Starter Guide
  • Official Dark Souls III Soundtrack
  • Official art book
  • Cloth game map
  • Collector's box
  • Dark Souls III Software
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Dark+Souls+III+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Souls-III-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B0191J0SE8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451667334&sr=8-1&keywords=dark+souls+iii+collector%27s+edition
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=dark+souls+iii+collector%27s+edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
TBD 
One Piece: Burning Blood - Marineford Edition :ps4: $129.99
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CONTENTS:
 


  • Includes 2 Figurines: Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate Statue & Whitebeard's Grave
  • Official Artbook
  • Marineford Display Background
  • Collector's Box
  • Limited to 5,000 pieces in North America

 
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Burning-Blood-Marineford-PlayStation/dp/B019ICBP3Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1451667391&sr=1-2&keywords=one+piece+burning+blood
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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well count me as one of the people that had his Xenoblade CE shipped by BB in a bubble mailer. and half of it is crushed. Im elite plus, but it should not matter, this should not happen period. Im annoyed because I dont think theres anything that can be done. 

 
arsenalcrazy8 said:
well count me as one of the people that had his Xenoblade CE shipped by BB in a bubble mailer. and half of it is crushed. Im elite plus, but it should not matter, this should not happen period. Im annoyed because I dont think theres anything that can be done.
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The one my store got didn't look too great either. That's possibly how they got it.

 
Amazon delayed my XCX collector's guide until Wednesday, even with prime

In comparison , BB got my XCX CE here on release day when i'm not even elite

 
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This shipping issue reminds me of bravely default CE damages situations at all retailers all over again. Common sense especially at a electronic retailer anything with a cardboard box packaging should be a automatic box.
 
So I had to share this, I preordered the Rainbow Six Seige Collectors edition, just got it in the mail and opened it up to see just the dam collectors items in a huge box with no game at all...
now I watched many in unboxing videos and knew it would be shipped like that but to actually forget to ship the game with the items is ridiculous. I had to call Ubisoft and explain the situation. They stated it must of been the third party shipping company mistake and would send me a new game between 7 to 10 business days... I was just annoyed and wanted to vent, anyone else here have any issues with this edition? I know many people thought it wasn't that great of an edition.
 
dreamer131313 said:
This shipping issue reminds me of bravely default CE damages situations at all retailers all over again. Common sense especially at a electronic retailer anything with a cardboard box packaging should be a automatic box.
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Yeah, it totally does. But that's what happens WHEN YOUR CEs COME IN PAPER fuckING BOXES.

 
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fuck Best Buy.  Got TWO of the Xenoblade Chronicles X SEs for insurance and they fucked them both up.  Probably can't exchange in store either because they use those stupid cable security things that crush the boxes.

Going to have to just pay more at Gamestop.  Do I have to order like 10 of everything from now on and return 9 of them?  Getting tired of this shit.  Everything I order from Best Buy online I have to return or exchange, and exchange means driving around to 5 different stores finding one that isn't crushed by those stupid cables.

GCU isn't even worth the hassle anymore.

 
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csbaker-az said:
fuck Best Buy. Got TWO of the Xenoblade Chronicles X SEs for insurance and they fucked them both up. Probably can't exchange in store either because they use those stupid cable security things that crush the boxes.

Going to have to just pay more at Gamestop. Do I have to order like 10 of everything from now on and return 9 of them? Getting tired of this shit. Everything I order from Best Buy online I have to return or exchange, and exchange means driving around to 5 different stores finding one that isn't crushed by those stupid cables.

GCU isn't even worth the hassle anymore.
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I hate to be so blunt, but I'd think the solution is to not order CEs like that or to not care so much about condition anymore.

If it's this much of a hassle for you, it defeats the whole purpose. It's supposed to be enjoyable and fun, and look how angry and miserable it's making you going through this. Seems counterproductive IMO.

 
My XCX CE came in a box way bigger than it needed to be and was damn near 90% air pillows. http://imgur.com/cW2JNZx

One corner still slightly crinkled.


I'd complain to corporate if the damage is so bad that it looks destroyed, complaining about the braces they put in store though is going overboard. Also that a 20% discount is somehow not work a crinkle or two considering you have the same chance of that happening elsewhere for full price.
 
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Anyone know the size limit on Gamestop being able to use that packaging where they seal stuff in between two sheets of brown paper with glue?  Now I'm paranoid the XCX I ordered from them is going to be shipped like that.  

As a huge JRPG fanatic being a Golden Era child of the SNES days since Final Fantasy II (US), this is one CE I'm especially picky about.

Oh the same day I just got my Gentleman Clap Trap in a Box and though packed fine, they sent me one  as "damaged product in undamaged shipping box".  Any damage on a $400 CE is immediately unacceptable just on principle.

Just can't catch a break today.  Going to have to stay off the internet until this is resolved so I don't see anyone else posting pics of their mint copies and getting pissed at my luck.  LMAO

 
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I received a steaming pile of shit (xenoblade Chronicles X Collector edition) from Bestbuy. Don't know what my options are but I believe I'm fucked. Bestbuy's customer service is a joke. I still stand by their gcu and rewards program. For me they have a good track record for shipping items. I just got just cause 3 collector edition and it was in primo shape. It also had a sticker on it that said it was explosive. I guess that's the only sticker people respect.
 
hhhdx4 said:
My XCX CE came in a box way bigger than it needed to be and was damn near 90% air pillows.


I'd complain to corporate if the damage is so bad that it looks destroyed, complaining about the braces they put in store though is going overboard. Also that a 20% discount is somehow not work a crinkle or two considering you have the same chance of that happening elsewhere for full price.
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Both of the ones I ordered, all 4 corners blunted and rounded and the long edges of the box crushed and crinkled.

 
GeorgeCostanza said:
I received a steaming pile of shit (xenoblade Chronicles X Collector edition) from Bestbuy. Don't know what my options are but I believe I'm fucked. Bestbuy's customer service is a joke. I still stand by their gcu and rewards program. For me they have a good track record for shipping items. I just got just cause 3 collector edition and it was in primo shape. It also had a sticker on it that said it was explosive. I guess that's the only sticker people respect.
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It's still on Gamestop. I'd suck it up and order a replacement or 10 right NOW. Priority is getting a mint copy. Deal with returns of duplicates or mourn in private about the $18 loss with GCU later.

 
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csbaker-az said:
fuck Best Buy. Got TWO of the Xenoblade Chronicles X SEs for insurance and they fucked them both up. Probably can't exchange in store either because they use those stupid cable security things that crush the boxes.

Going to have to just pay more at Gamestop. Do I have to order like 10 of everything from now on and return 9 of them? Getting tired of this shit. Everything I order from Best Buy online I have to return or exchange, and exchange means driving around to 5 different stores finding one that isn't crushed by those stupid cables.

GCU isn't even worth the hassle anymore.
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it not even best buy people from other retailer is reporting damage to including gamestop orders. It is cause of the kind of packaging used on this game. we all went through the same thing with bravely default CE over a year ago. with that game out of all retailers combined probably less then 15% didnt have any kind of damage done due to shipping by all retailers and alot showed up at retailers from the publisher damaged already to.

 
dreamer131313 said:
it not even best buy people from other retailer is reporting damage to including gamestop orders. It is cause of the kind of packaging used on this game. we all went through the same thing with bravely default CE over a year ago. with that game out of all retailers combined probably less then 15% didnt have any kind of damage done due to shipping by all retailers and alot showed up at retailers from the publisher damaged already to.
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These were fine from the publisher. The only damage sustained is directly related to being sent in flat bubble mailers. That is ALL on Best Buy and they have a recent poor history of shipping non flat items in flat bubble mailers.

I've had Gamestop try to send me normal edition games in those glue and brown paper things that were mangled and twisted so bad that the plastic disc case was cracked and bent several inches out of plane. (At least normal non LE games can be easily exchanged). It's really unacceptable here because they charge quite a bit for shipping so they have no excuse for trying to be cheap.

Between Amazon folding amiibo boxes to shove them into boxes too small (again paid shipping because I don't have prime), Best Buy shipping CEs in bubble mailers, and Gamestop packing items well but choosing to ship damaged ones, I'm just done with their BS. The more they do it, the more difficult I'm going to get until I start returning stuff for having smudged plastic wrap. I'm seriously that sick of it.

Between Xenoblade, Chibi Robo, and Claptrap all arriving damaged today at the same time, today was the last straw. Maybe just ordering two of everything for redundancy isn't enough. Going to start ordering 10 and returning 9.

 
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My XCX from BB isn't arriving until Monday. I guess I'll just order from GameStop and return the shittier of the two to GameStop. No BB near me has it in stock, but maybe GameStop will tomorrow.

I think I'm going to continue with only doing in store pick up from now on. I know some people have horror stories of stores not even receiving them but I've never had a problem with mine. This is the second time that I haven't received my item on release date and this might be my 4th time of dealing with damaged items.
 
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Amazon will ban you if you order 10 and keep returning 9. I wouldn't be surprised if other places do also. I get wanting non-damaged items, but that's where collecting drifts into the disorder category. That's insanity, ordering 10 of every item.

 
I don't order a lot of CEs but the ones I did order this year(MGS5, Juggernog, and two pipboys) all came perfect from BB. That really does suck for people getting damaged ones though.
 
ShadowAssassin said:
Amazon will ban you if you order 10 and keep returning 9. I wouldn't be surprised if other places do also. I get wanting non-damaged items, but that's where collecting drifts into the disorder category. That's insanity, ordering 10 of every item.
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Would you buy a new Ferrari with a crumpled fender shipped to you in a tarp? No.

Collector edition game items are just as niche, even more so again with JRPGs.

It's simple really.

Stop playing football with the merchandise and stop shipping 3 dimensional objects in 2 dimensional packages.

I don't know what's worse. Getting 3D objects squashed by 2D packaging or getting mint shipping boxes and breathing a premature sigh of relief only to see that the item inside was dragged around by a forklift for an hour before putting it in the box.

 
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Ferrari=Xenoblade CE

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Valid comparison.

Same <= 1% niche picky demographic in their respective markets.

People who own Ferrari's have higher quality standards and are more anal retentive about taking care of their stuff than people who drive around with a headlight hanging from a wire in their Kia and don't care.

Same applies to the target audience that collector editions are intended for, let alone non mainstream niche genre collector editions on top of it.

 
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I mean, to be fair, no one wants a Ferrari with a damaged exterior piece because almost anyone would know that's bad. Most people that aren't video game collectors look at a collector's edition box and assume you're going to trash it like a box you get a microwave in. Not everyone thinks like you do.
 
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I mean, to be fair, no one wants a Ferrari with a damaged exterior piece because almost anyone would know that's bad. Most people that aren't video game collectors look at a collector's edition box and assume you're going to trash it like a box you get a microwave in. Not everyone thinks like you do.
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An embossed art box explicitly enumerated as "collectible box" as part of the list of goods included in a collector edition item is a far cry from a plain brown ordinary shipping box.

 
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Maybe I'm just conditioned to it. I mean, I gave up on anyone shipping anything correctly after the Gamestop box cutter destroyed Pit amiibo I got a while back. If something comes in one piece, I get over little dents and scratches.
 
csbaker-az said:
Valid comparison.

Same <= 1% niche picky demographic in their respective markets.

People who own Ferrari's have higher quality standards and are more anal retentive about taking care of their stuff than people who drive around with a headlight hanging from a wire in their Kia and don't care.

Same applies to the target audience that collector editions are intended for, let alone non mainstream niche genre collector editions on top of it.
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It's not a valid comparison at all. For one, I never said there is anything wrong with wanting items in great condition. I said ordering 10 of them to assure it, is way out of control and returning 9 games all the time could very well get you banned from many retailers.

There is a big difference between wanting something you pay 700k for to be in great condition and an $80 game. There just is. Naturally, the more you pay for something, the higher your expectations are. And, if I were to buy a Ferrari and the dealer didn't have any and were bringing some in from overseas, I'm not going to tell him to order 10 of them just to assure one doesn't have a scuff on the door.

 
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This is especially eating me tonight because I just literally spent a day this week running around town exchanging and returning 4-5 other CE items that I've been holding onto for the past month so I could do it all at once.

Not a day later I get a damaged amiibo, a damaged Claptrap in a Box, and 2 damaged Xenoblade SEs all at the same time from three separate retailers.

Normally I just reorder, return, exchange etc. and move on.  But both the quantity of items this week, and the fact that one of them isn't in store or available online to re order, makes it especially troubling.

This happens all the time and I just reorder/return/exchange and move on.  Still, it was always my darkest fear that this was bound to happen some day with an extremely limited item that has been out of stock since being listed.  That's why I ordered two.

I guess I should be happy that crumpled video game boxes are the biggest problem in my life.

 
Just got a chance to check my XBX CE from BB. Was sent in a box. With a single POPPED air cushion, and the box was crushed. Damaged the collector's box.

Anyone know if I have to keep the box sealed if I want to return it? I haven't made a decision yet, and it depends on any damage to the items inside

 
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Xana said:
Just got a chance to check my XBX CE from BB. Was sent in a box. With a single POPPED air cushion, and the box was crushed. Damaged the collector's box.

Anyone know if I have to keep the box sealed if I want to return it? I haven't made a decision yet, and it depends on any damage to the items inside
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if you want to return it then yes it must remain sealed to be accepted returned
 
Xana said:
Just got a chance to check my XBX CE from BB. Was sent in a box. With a single POPPED air cushion, and the box was crushed. Damaged the collector's box.

Anyone know if I have to keep the box sealed if I want to return it? I haven't made a decision yet, and it depends on any damage to the items inside
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Not sure but I'd guess yes it needs to be sealed. Most retailers won't accept returns on a open video game, pretty sure a CE isn't any different.
 
The whole not accepting returns on open media is due to overblown hype and fear in the industry about copying (pirating) media and returning it, something that hasn't even been possible for the average casual consumer with unmodified gear since what 1995?

Typically the plastic game case inside of a box set is sealed in standard plastic wrap and that is sufficient for return under the very policy restricting returns on open media, eg the game media itself is still factory sealed.  Most of the time when you return a CE bundle box they are going to peel the little round sticker back and make sure nothing was removed anyway.

You can easily replace a 2" round sticker worst case if they give you trouble. Just smile when you go back the next day.

 
csbaker-az said:
These were fine from the publisher. The only damage sustained is directly related to being sent in flat bubble mailers. That is ALL on Best Buy and they have a recent poor history of shipping non flat items in flat bubble mailers.

I've had Gamestop try to send me normal edition games in those glue and brown paper things that were mangled and twisted so bad that the plastic disc case was cracked and bent several inches out of plane. (At least normal non LE games can be easily exchanged). It's really unacceptable here because they charge quite a bit for shipping so they have no excuse for trying to be cheap.

Between Amazon folding amiibo boxes to shove them into boxes too small (again paid shipping because I don't have prime), Best Buy shipping CEs in bubble mailers, and Gamestop packing items well but choosing to ship damaged ones, I'm just done with their BS. The more they do it, the more difficult I'm going to get until I start returning stuff for having smudged plastic wrap. I'm seriously that sick of it.

Between Xenoblade, Chibi Robo, and Claptrap all arriving damaged today at the same time, today was the last straw. Maybe just ordering two of everything for redundancy isn't enough. Going to start ordering 10 and returning 9.
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Breathe... Breathe... It's a Damn game. No need to have a heart attack over it.
 
ShadowAssassin said:
Amazon will ban you if you order 10 and keep returning 9. I wouldn't be surprised if other places do also. I get wanting non-damaged items, but that's where collecting drifts into the disorder category. That's insanity, ordering 10 of every item.
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Thats the dumbest thing i've read all day. Collectors editions are specifically for collectors. We expect shit in mint condition when were shelling out for these overpriced things. Its fucking bullshit the ridiculous way a lot of these things are being packaged these days. If companies cant send them to us in that condition then i see no issue with ordering multiple copies until they get it right.

 
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It's not a valid comparison at all. For one, I never said there is anything wrong with wanting items in great condition. I said ordering 10 of them to assure it, is way out of control and returning 9 games all the time could very well get you banned from many retailers.

There is a big difference between wanting something you pay 700k for to be in great condition and an $80 game. There just is. Naturally, the more you pay for something, the higher your expectations are. And, if I were to buy a Ferrari and the dealer didn't have any and were bringing some in from overseas, I'm not going to tell him to order 10 of them just to assure one doesn't have a scuff on the door.
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The absolute price tag is irrelevant. $700k for a person buying that is probably just as disposable to them as a $200 on a collector edition video game is to someone collecting video games.

They are both limited quantity exclusive niche items and by definition marketed towards a very very small niche sub market which includes the pickiest and most scrutinizing customers there are who value original condition above all else.

It's an interesting comparison because it brings out a point that some people associate the absolute price of an item with how picky someone should be "allowed" to be regarding something they purchased when that should be irrelevant.

 
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The absolute price tag is irrelevant. $700k for a person buying that is probably just as disposable to them as a $200 on a collector edition video game is to someone collecting video games.

They are both limited quantity and by definition marketed towards a very very small niche sub market which includes the pickiest and most scrutinizing customers there are who value original condition above all else.
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The big difference is that it would be easy to get the car repaired and back to like new condition.

I guess I've been lucky. The only CE I can recall being shipped damaged was DAI:IE, which I'm assuming is a lost cause to getting the broken bits replaced at this point. I can't even remember what was broke in mine. :D

 
My Xenoblade Chronicles X showed up from BB in a box in mint condition lol. 

Anybody who wants to be mad about things not getting shipped in boxes should direct their rage towards Amazon. All those 8x6x3 and 17x14x5 boxes they sent with a toothbrush or a loofah have screwed everyone over in regards to dimm waivers.

 
chnandler_bong said:
The big difference is that it would be easy to get the car repaired and back to like new condition.

I guess I've been lucky. The only CE I can recall being shipped damaged was DAI:IE, which I'm assuming is a lost cause to getting the broken bits replaced at this point. I can't even remember what was broke in mine. :D
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Because documented body damage repair on the VIN of a Ferrari, or any car for that matter, won't tank the collector value or the KBB or hurt the title at all right? Lol

You know they even have paint depth gauges and paint analyzers to verify authentic original Ferrari paint right? You thought I was picky over a video game lmao.

 
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reaperztoll said:
My Xenoblade Chronicles X showed up from BB in a box in mint condition lol.

Anybody who wants to be mad about things not getting shipped in boxes should direct their rage towards Amazon. All those 8x6x3 and 17x14x5 boxes they sent with a toothbrush or a loofah have screwed everyone over in regards to dimm waivers.
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I'm getting a mint copy of this. That is without question.

What is more pressing is the war path that is to come from here on out. I'm done with being disappointed 8 times in a row by all my items being damaged. There will be more extensive measures taken to protect myself and ensure I get what I want, especially when they are items that will be long sold out by the time I get them.

There will be nuclear fallout from here on. This is going to hurt someone's wallet until the point comes across, and it's not going to be mine.

Fallout 4 is the only thing in the past month that has escaped damage only because it's a hard plastic shell with rounded corners so there's nothing to fuck up.

NISA is pretty much the only company I can rely on to adequately pack and ship mint CEs time and time again without fail. Everybody else better start hiring more return department personnel. They are going to need them real soon. It is now my mission in life to convince retailers that skimping to save 25 cents on packing materials costs them more in the long run.

 
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The absolute price tag is irrelevant. $700k for a person buying that is probably just as disposable to them as a $200 on a collector edition video game is to someone collecting video games.

They are both limited quantity exclusive niche items and by definition marketed towards a very very small niche sub market which includes the pickiest and most scrutinizing customers there are who value original condition above all else.

It's an interesting comparison because it brings out a point that some people associate the absolute price of an item with how picky someone should be "allowed" to be regarding something they purchased when that should be irrelevant.
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Just listen to what you are saying, man. You are comparing a video game to a Ferrari. People can be as picky as they want about whatever they want, but those are two entirely different classes. The wealth of the individual buying each is irrelevant. Even if the person buying the Ferrari is a billionaire, the fact that they are spending hundreds of thousands on a car doesn't change the value of the car. The more valuable the item, the higher expectations you should have for the condition. You took the most extreme of extreme examples.

That's like me whining that there was a hair in my can of sprite, someone telling me to calm down about it because it's only a can of soda, and me going "Well, what if your Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon had a hair in it, you wouldn't be too happy about it would you?"

 
Your sprite example is like getting pissed about a regular plain jane copy of a regular mass produced game like Call of Duty or Halo being damaged.  There are 10s of millions of identical copies of them you can replace yours with and they will be in print for years.  It wouldn't be an issue.  It would be like "Oh my standard edition Honda Civic DX was scratched, whatever will I do, they only made 3 of them".  Not.  

Sprite isn't a low volume limited edition item that sold out the day it listed.  Your comparison is flawed.  My comparison compares two similarly low volume "special edition" items on both ends of the scale.

If this was a regular copy I would have never even posted about it,  I would have simply exchanged it on the way home in the morning.

This actually happens quite often and is a huge PITA having to constantly have multiple outstanding orders and exchanging and returning them locally.  This just happens to be the first time Best Buy has bit me with an item that has been OOS since it was listed.  Knew it was only a matter of time.

 
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