I believe the person you quoted was being sarcastic. I can see someone being upset about getting the version of a game that's only purpose is to have the online code with it. HOWEVER, if you buy a used copy of that game you would obviously assume the online code is used or else there was no...
I just picked up my copy of Halo 4 CE guide from my local store. It was in perfect shape. Had 2 left and 2 left of the AC3 ones too but I already own one.
Just back from my best buy in Pflugerville, TX (suburb of Austin). I grabbed XCOM, Pikmin 2, Pokemon Rumble Blast, Halo 4 CE guide all for $34.59! It said all of this was unavailable for this best buy. They had several copies of each.
This is what I would recommend for your Wii U or XBOX 360 for extra room. It's what I have in mine. Doesn't stick out awkwardly. SanDisk Cruzer Fit CZ33 32GB USB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-B35). There are a couple of AWD right now for $21 (LN).