15% Off All Clearence Items at TRU

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Went to price adjust some games I bought last week from another TRU.
Was pleasantly suprised when it took extra 15%. The discount is automatically taken at the register.

Those of you who bought Lumines for flipping should get some money back if you go back to price adjust.
 
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[quote name='Gideon68']
Someone bought 72 Priates of the Caribbean for the PSP or DS (can't remember which) while I was there. They were selling for $9.98 before discount.[/QUOTE]

Good to see hoarding crap is alive and well.
 
[quote name='waxHead']*choke* 72??!? Unbelievable.[/quote]

Equally unbelievable is that one store over-ordered by that much. The TRU stores in Richmond are "running lean" nowadays. I rarely see huge dump bins full of duplicate titles like I did a few years ago.

I saw a flier in one of the stores that has the clearance clearance running through the 11 of August. My guess is that these items will only get marked down more and wont go back to normal clearance prices again.
 
Thanks for the information OP. I went today and got back $8.14 for five games I bought on July 19. I have six receipts for a different TRU store I bought most of those games on or around June 26 I will attempt to price adjust the games at that store tomorrow.
 
I managed to get all but four of the games I bought on or around June 26 price adjusted at TRU store number two. I had to bring the sealed games to the store and do a return repurchase I got back $28 total from the two TRU stores.:)
 
Just to let everyone know this is still going on. Was going to post a new thread, but luckily I scanned one more page.

Picked up two more copies of Lumines, 1 EA Replay and FFXI for 360 for about $40+tax.
 
Is .hack//GU still clearanced?
Also if I bought it from the website for $29.99 could I get the price difference in-store?
Maybe ask for a price difference or just return and re-buy?

I used to work there and am still friends with everyone so I'm not sure it would be a problem.
 
No more Lumines at my TRU (at least, on the shelves behind the counter). I was hoping to at least get a non-GH version, too, since I have the GH version sealed. :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='MICHAE2414']No more Lumines at my TRU (at least, on the shelves behind the counter). I was hoping to at least get a non-GH version, too, since I have the GH version sealed. :whistle2:([/quote]A week ago, One of my TRU had about 13 copies of the non-gh lumines. When I got back a few days ago, they all gone. I think someone must hoard all of them. Crazy!!!:applause:
 
[quote name='MICHAE2414']No more Lumines at my TRU (at least, on the shelves behind the counter). I was hoping to at least get a non-GH version, too, since I have the GH version sealed. :whistle2:([/QUOTE]

check other bay area stores. i can't remember which store, coz this was like last saturday and i was like in 3 different stores. well i was digging thru a pile of game crap.
 
[quote name='Frosty The Batman']Is .hack//GU still clearanced?
Also if I bought it from the website for $29.99 could I get the price difference in-store?
Maybe ask for a price difference or just return and re-buy?

I used to work there and am still friends with everyone so I'm not sure it would be a problem.[/quote]

Nope. Online and in-store are two different entities. You may be able to get away with a return/rebuy, if the game is still in that store's inventory.
 
recently was told by a tru employee that someone came by and bought all 30 copies of lumines in stock they had. great

also anyone picked up the gba yellow pikachu ds lite case w/ gba video? it looks like itll fit a ds lite but i want to be sure
 
[quote name='monkeydeew']recently was told by a tru employee that someone came by and bought all 30 copies of lumines in stock they had. great
[/QUOTE]

i usually walk out of TRU and even any other store with like 1 or 2 games. if i bought like 5 titles, i walk out feeling like i'm broke.

i can't believe people have cash to purchase 30 copies. why not just buy a console or more pricey games. ;)
 
[quote name='topnotch97']i usually walk out of TRU and even any other store with like 1 or 2 games. if i bought like 5 titles, i walk out feeling like i'm broke.

i can't believe people have cash to purchase 30 copies. why not just buy a console or more pricey games. ;)[/quote]

lol once i get a real job i wont have to rely on fluke occurances to pay for my consoles :cool:
 
[quote name='topnotch97']i usually walk out of TRU and even any other store with like 1 or 2 games. if i bought like 5 titles, i walk out feeling like i'm broke.

i can't believe people have cash to purchase 30 copies. why not just buy a console or more pricey games. ;)[/quote]
One word: Flipping.

30 copies of lumines @ $12 = $360

30 copies of Lumines on eBay/Amazon(after fees/shipping) @ $35 = $1050

Almost $700 profit.

Use that profit to buy a console and games. :D

It's not 100% accurate, just basing it off of average prices/fees.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']One word: Flipping.

30 copies of lumines @ $12 = $360

30 copies of Lumines on eBay/Amazon(after fees/shipping) @ $35 = $1050

Almost $700 profit.

Use that profit to buy a console and games. :D

It's not 100% accurate, just basing it off of average prices/fees.[/QUOTE]

Its not about having cash to buy the games because alot of us have credit, it I walked into a TRU that had 30 copies of the game Id snap them up immediately. This game has been available for months on clearance. I have a good job and so does my wife, but they are easy sells right now for a decent profit. Used mine to buy come clothes and make a dent in credit card bills for the month.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']One word: Flipping.

30 copies of lumines @ $12 = $360

30 copies of Lumines on eBay/Amazon(after fees/shipping) @ $35 = $1050

Almost $700 profit.

Use that profit to buy a console and games. :D

It's not 100% accurate, just basing it off of average prices/fees.[/quote]
Lumines is actually $9.98. Thats not counting the extra 15% off. They would make an even bigger profit.


Btw, the TRU in Eastgate, Ohio still has 3 copies of Lumines, 5 of Gunpey, 3 of College Basketball 2k6, 2 of FFXI, crapload of DS games, and a bunch more.
 
[quote name='life.exe']Lumines is actually $9.98. Thats not counting the extra 15% off. They would make an even bigger profit.


Btw, the TRU in Eastgate, Ohio still has 3 copies of Lumines, 5 of Gunpey, 3 of College Basketball 2k6, 2 of FFXI, crapload of DS games, and a bunch more.[/quote]

Different prices, different locations. I've seen $13.98.
 
Lumines is $13.98 pre-clearance bonus at my local TRU too, and I heard the same report from a friend in Charlotte. (Amusingly, Lumines II is $9.98.)

The cashier looked at me funny when I bought the ten copies in my local TRU. Oh well. Hopefully she didn't do any research as to why I might have done it, I've seen them restock it a couple times.
 
[quote name='life.exe']Lumines is actually $9.98. Thats not counting the extra 15% off. They would make an even bigger profit.


Btw, the TRU in Eastgate, Ohio still has 3 copies of Lumines, 5 of Gunpey, 3 of College Basketball 2k6, 2 of FFXI, crapload of DS games, and a bunch more.[/quote]

Lumines 2 is 9.98. First one is 13.98 before the extra 15% off. That seems to be a universal clearance price.

Its not about having cash to buy the games because alot of us have credit, it I walked into a TRU that had 30 copies of the game Id snap them up immediately. This game has been available for months on clearance. I have a good job and so does my wife, but they are easy sells right now for a decent profit. Used mine to buy come clothes and make a dent in credit card bills for the month.
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You're preaching to the wrong guy. I'm in the same boat as you.

I've sold about 40 copies so far. :D
 
[quote name='sp00ge']
I've sold about 40 copies so far. :D[/quote]

Dare I ask how much profit you've made in total?! I sold three on eBay, the profit was at least $30 each. Too bad my local TRUs don't have any more in stock :cool:
 
[quote name='Mugen Power']Oh well, too late for me. It only would've been $1.xx anyway. Thanks, though.[/quote]

I returned my clearanced games since they were still sealed (45 day return policy) and grabbed up the sealed copies in the TRU Zone.

I'm going there today actually to rebuy the Tomb Raider Legend that I returned recently. They wouldn't allow a return/rebuy at the same register with the same person. Once they were returned, they'd be reshelved so it just means one more trip to TRU.

I got $6 in TRU receipts to redeem anywho.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Lumines 2 is 9.98. First one is 13.98 before the extra 15% off. That seems to be a universal clearance price.



You're preaching to the wrong guy. I'm in the same boat as you.

I've sold about 40 copies so far. :D[/QUOTE]

I always thought this was against the agenda of a CAG, but maybe that's just my morals. I prefer to leave some deals around for others.
 
[quote name='Nailbunny']I always thought this was against the agenda of a CAG, but maybe that's just my morals. I prefer to leave some deals around for others.[/quote]

everybody does it, but not everyone gloats about it :lol:
 
When you're making $20-$40 profit on a game, I can't fault anyone for doing it.

These two I bought makes four for me. If I could buy more, I certainly would.
 
[quote name='monkeydeew']everybody does it, but not everyone gloats about it :lol:[/QUOTE]

Don't try to validate it kid yourself. I have never done this.


[quote name='CocheseUGA']When you're making $20-$40 profit on a game, I can't fault anyone for doing it.[/QUOTE]

I can. That's one less cheap game I or someone else can grab.

I wouldn't fault someone for picking up an additional copy for a potential trade, but to clear the shelf for profit is just being a selfish dick.
 
[quote name='Nailbunny']Don't try to validate it kid yourself. I have never done this.




I can. That's one less cheap game I or someone else can grab.

I wouldn't fault someone for picking up an additional copy for a potential trade, but to clear the shelf for profit is just being a selfish dick.[/QUOTE]

The game's been out for how many years now? And for how long at $20?
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']The game's been out for how many years now? And for how long at $20?[/QUOTE]

What does that have to do with not being selfish? $20 may still be more than some are willing to or can afford to spend on a game. Luckily not everyone is a selfish dick, otherwise this site wouldn't serve the purpose it does, allowing gamers to share deals.
 
[quote name='Nailbunny']Don't try to validate it kid yourself. I have never done this.



I can. That's one less cheap game I or someone else can grab.

I wouldn't fault someone for picking up an additional copy for a potential trade, but to clear the shelf for profit is just being a selfish dick.[/quote]

CAGs who check this board had at least a month to grab a copy of Lumines on clearance at TRU. Those who don't bother to check threads and look for deals shouldn't complain when they miss out.

I definitely would've bought more than three copies if my TRU had them, since I left a few weeks between the time I saw those games in-store and the time I actually bought them.
 
15% off selfish dicks at TRU? HOT DEAL!

Hey, back on topic, wasn't there talk of additional percentage drops on the clearance stock? Does anyone know if that's happening and if so how much and when?
 
[quote name='Nailbunny']
I wouldn't fault someone for picking up an additional copy for a potential trade, but to clear the shelf for profit is just being a selfish dick.[/quote]
i agree, thats why i dont 'post boost' everytime i hoard and flip copies.


this is just fyi, of course now its 24.99 but dam i didnt know this till recently
 
[quote name='Nailbunny']What does that have to do with not being selfish? $20 may still be more than some are willing to or can afford to spend on a game. Luckily not everyone is a selfish dick, otherwise this site wouldn't serve the purpose it does, allowing gamers to share deals.[/QUOTE]

I bought four copies = I'm a selfish dick.

Perhaps that could be my new user title?
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I bought four copies = I'm a selfish dick.

Perhaps that could be my new user title?[/quote]

i'm selfisher, but i know someone worse :booty:
 
[quote name='monkeydeew']i agree, thats why i dont 'post boost' everytime i hoard and flip copies.[/QUOTE]

Oh, well that makes it okay then! ... And thats not agreeing with me.
 
Question, will Circut City pricematch TRU clearenced games? I would love to grab metroid pinball for $10 but the TRU's in my area are cleaned out. Is there anything that has the clearenced games listed (ad etc?). Thanks.
 
[quote name='CottonGamer']Question, will Circut City pricematch TRU clearenced games? I would love to grab metroid pinball for $10 but the TRU's in my area are cleaned out. Is there anything that has the clearenced games listed (ad etc?). Thanks.[/quote]

It's clearanced at CC, too. Saw some copies for 16.96, but it could be less and the tag hasn't been changed. God bless CC.

Getting CC (or BB) to price match a clearance would seem highly unlikely unless you had a flyer with a stated price for a specific game, which I haven't seen. You could try a web printout, but TRUs web prices vary from the B&M clearance prices.

Or you could offer the little old lady working the register some of this popular selfish d$ck!!!

:D :D :D
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I bought four copies = I'm a selfish dick.

Perhaps that could be my new user title?[/quote]

Sorry for the DP, but:

CocheseUGA

Now flips 17% more selfish d$ck!


It does have a ring to it;)
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']The game's been out for how many years now? And for how long at $20?[/quote]

Exactly. The game has been on clearance for $14 at TRU since LAST christmas. Anyone who truly wanted a cheap copy of the game had more than enough time.

Normally, I don't horde. Especially when a game is a new clearance. But given the length of time this one has been clearanced at the same price, too bad.

For the record, I didn't just pick up every single copy in one shot. I was only buying them 3-4 at a time, leaving plenty for others to purchase. Apparently, nobody else in my town cared to have them.
 
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