EBGames Morning Update Thread 2/21/06

FAQ:
How do I get those sticky yellow EB stickers off my case?
Buy a bottle of Goo Gone. They're usually $5 or less. They last forever and are a good purchase if you buy lots of used games. You can find them at drug stores or places like Wal Mart.

The bottle looks like this:

When is the EBgames morning update?
Usually between 7am and 8am eastern time, Monday through Friday. There are no updates on some holidays.

How do I know the update happened?
The number of in stock games will drop to zero, then rise back up. This takes less than a minute.t

I had game X in my cart, but it disappeared while I was checking out. What happened?
Someone else beat you to it. Just because an item is in your cart, doesn't mean it's reserved for you until you finish checking out.

How do you know how many copies of game X are in stock?
When the item is in your cart, change the quantity to a large number (like 99). When the page refreshes, the quantity will be reduced to the number available.

Are there any coupons I could use to save money?
CAG15 gives you 15% off used merchandise.
CAG16 gives you 16% off $50 or more worth of used merchandise.
SAVER gives you free shipping on orders containing used games and accessories. For some reason, Gameboy games do not work with SAVER.

How do I find links to games that are currently out of stock?
Use the following Google link and replace "gameyouwantgoeshere" with the name of the game you are searching for. [thanks radjago]
http://www.google.com/search?q=gameyouwantgoeshere+site:ebgames.com

Original EBGames Morning Update Thread by Dafoomie
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*New Update Designs (FAQ, Logo, Random Shizz) originally added by Rozz* :cold:

Creators of the new Morning Update Threads must post the originators and those who contributed to the evolution of the EBGames Morning Update Thread!

nnthomas · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Picked up Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories with a Reservation Rewards coupon... we'll see if I can sneak that one by them.[/QUOTE]

What are Reservation Rewards?

chior · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='pcgirl']I got my Tekken 5 bundle yesterday and both the game and DVD case were still sealed! The arcade stick was in great shape as well. The box was a little banged up, but I can live with that!

[/QUOTE]

how much is tekken 5 bundle before coupon?

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='nnthomas']What are Reservation Rewards?[/QUOTE]
Everytime you purchase, the confirmation page gives you a link to Reservation Rewards, Shopping Discounts, etc (all the same company); just discount programs you can sign up for, free for 30 days, and receive a $10 coupon after 6 days. EB is moronic with their use of them; that is, you're only allowed one per household, but they present the link to you after every purchase. I used probably 4 or 5 over the summer before they finally cancelled orders I placed with them, hence I'm not going to be surprised if they cancel this one as well.

gamegirl79 · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='chior']how much is tekken 5 bundle before coupon?[/QUOTE]

$34.99 b/c

doctorfaustus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='thetoxicone']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/205351.asp nice cheap price (6.99) for a great game[/QUOTE]

got the last one.
Total was 5.65
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wageslave · Feb 22, 2006

My Sonic Advance 3 arrived dead. How often does this happen with GBA games? I think for now on I'll buy games new unless you can't find them anymore or they are dirt cheap. Trying to save 6 bucks over a new copy ain't worth this hassle.

chior · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='pcgirl']$34.99 b/c[/QUOTE]
wow, Man, I need one

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='wageslave']My Sonic Advance 3 arrived dead. How often does this happen with GBA games? I think for now on I'll buy games new unless you can't find them anymore or they are dirt cheap. Trying to save 6 bucks over a new copy ain't worth this hassle.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I've not been having very good luck with GBA games. Sadly the older/out of print ones are near impossible to find new and reasonably priced.

schultzed · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Everytime you purchase, the confirmation page gives you a link to Reservation Rewards, Shopping Discounts, etc (all the same company); just discount programs you can sign up for, free for 30 days, and receive a $10 coupon after 6 days. EB is moronic with their use of them; that is, you're only allowed one per household, but they present the link to you after every purchase. I used probably 4 or 5 over the summer before they finally cancelled orders I placed with them, hence I'm not going to be surprised if they cancel this one as well.[/QUOTE]

If you string out the Res Rewards (sign up only once per month with a cancel after 3 weeks) and use the gift codes only once per week . . . you might make it last longer.

I did at least 12 of them before I was blackballed.

Heyricochet · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Everytime you purchase, the confirmation page gives you a link to Reservation Rewards, Shopping Discounts, etc (all the same company); just discount programs you can sign up for, free for 30 days, and receive a $10 coupon after 6 days. EB is moronic with their use of them; that is, you're only allowed one per household, but they present the link to you after every purchase. I used probably 4 or 5 over the summer before they finally cancelled orders I placed with them, hence I'm not going to be surprised if they cancel this one as well.[/QUOTE]

So, how did you cancel your enrollment in the program since it says you transfer your credit card info to them when you try to get the 10 dollar coupon.

Number83 · Feb 22, 2006

It's a sad day when you can order one of everything on the Dreamcast page for under $60.00 A/C...

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='Heyricochet']So, how did you cancel your enrollment in the program since it says you transfer your credit card info to them when you try to get the 10 dollar coupon.[/QUOTE]
When you log in to your program there's a link to cancel, it's pretty easy. Just cancel after you receive the coupon but before 30 days is up.

[quote name='Number83']It's a sad day when you can order one of everything on the Dreamcast page for under $60.00 A/C...

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Ugh... you can do the same for NES and SNES for $75 and $35 respectively.

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='Number83']It's a sad day when you can order one of everything on the Dreamcast page for under $60.00 A/C...

[/QUOTE]
Ugh... you can do the same for NES and SNES for $75 and $35 respectively.

atheist_uberboy · Feb 22, 2006

I actually was "blackballed" last year, then, magically I was shown the reservation rewards link again recently. So i imediately abused it and fired off two in one day (order, register, order, cancel, register, order, cancel) in under an hour. Now i don't see the link again.

Anyway I got the DS games I wanted so it all worked out.

doctorfaustus · Feb 22, 2006

wasn't there a thread regarding people being scammed somehow through the res. rewards thingy? I was thinking of trying it but don't want my ATM or CC getting reamed.

craven_fiend · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='chior']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/235150.asp
Resident Evil: Dead Aim - Pre-Played 19.99 b/c 1 left[/QUOTE]

I wish that was a little bitn cheaper before code. I still can't believe I passed that and Dino Stalker up at GameCrazy.

[quote name='fwacce']You're right. I misread your post. I'm sorry.[/QUOTE]

Had I worded it better, there would've been no question. I too am at fault for it. I hate hoarders, so thats why I was a bit defensive when you mentioned it.

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='doctorfaustus']wasn't there a thread regarding people being scammed somehow through the res. rewards thingy? I was thinking of trying it but don't want my ATM or CC getting reamed.[/QUOTE]
Other than not cancelling within the first month and then getting charged for the next month, I don't know of any issues people have had.

atheist_uberboy · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='doctorfaustus']wasn't there a thread regarding people being scammed somehow through the res. rewards thingy? I was thinking of trying it but don't want my ATM or CC getting reamed.[/QUOTE]

as I understand it, the problems people were having with res. rewards went on a while ago before they introduced their clean canceling system over the phone or the website. I've used a LOT of res. rewards coupons without any real problems, mainly I think the only big issue now is people forgetting to cancel in time, but since you can now get your ebgames code within minutes of signing up and then immediately cancel over their website I think that should mostly be resolved. Though enough people must obviously forget to cancel in time for them to make a profit.

oxidative · Feb 22, 2006

Picked up Super Mario Advance and Metroid II. Yay.

SnakeEater · Feb 22, 2006

got my dance dance revolution konamix. disc only

Damian · Feb 22, 2006

It's telling me that I have to email my next EBGames confirmation email and they'll send me a check in the mail. Is that what everyone else is getting? It doesn't sound like it since someone was saying EBGames was cancelling orders made with Reservation Rewards.

doctorfaustus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Other than not cancelling within the first month and then getting charged for the next month, I don't know of any issues people have had.[/QUOTE]

I'm going through the process right now. The $10 is a mail-in rebate type of deal?

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='doctorfaustus']I'm going through the process right now. The $10 is a mail-in rebate type of deal?[/QUOTE]
Nope, it's a coupon code for EBGames.com

doctorfaustus · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Nope, it's a coupon code for EBGames.com[/QUOTE]
I think it's changed. I am only getting some printable coupon with instructions of sending reservation rewards my ebgames receipt in order for them to mail me a $ 10 check.

Damian · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='botticus']Nope, it's a coupon code for EBGames.com[/QUOTE]

So where do I find this coupon code then? These are the instructions I was given.

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR $10.00 CASH BACK AWARD
As a member of Reservation Rewards you're now entitled to a $10.00 Cash Back Award on your next purchase at EBgames.com anytime you want before 05/22/2006.

To get your $10.00 Cash Back Award, simply email your EBgames.com sales confirmation receipt from [email protected] to [email protected] within 30 days of making your purchase. Make sure your order number, purchase date and Reservation Rewards Member #: xxxxxxxxxxx are included. (Online purchases do not require coupon to be mailed. We can not open attachments in email, so please do not include attachments when you email your sales confirmation receipt.)

Reservation Rewards will then send you a check for $10.00 to the address shown in your Member Profile. If you need to make any changes to your personal information, please update your Member Profile on the Reservation Rewards site or notify us in the email you send, or write changes on your coupon if you redeem by mail.

NOTE: DO NOT REDEEM YOUR $10.00 CASH BACK AWARD THROUGH EBGAMES.COM. PLEASE REDEEM ONLY THROUGH RESERVATION REWARDS.

Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Your $10.00 Cash Back Award is good on any one EBgames.com purchase. This offer is non-transferable and limited to one per household.

botticus · Feb 22, 2006

Wow, that's crazy. I just joined last week, got my coupon code a few days ago. I guess they changed it since then. That's actually better though, they're probably less likely to catch repeat users than EB was.

CouRageouS · Feb 22, 2006

I got my Crisis Zone bundle in the mail today, just thought I'd share it came pretty much brand new just like the Time Crisis 3 and Ninja Assault bundles I got in the past. Game was sealed and guncon still in baggies with twist ties, so pretty much they just opened the outer box and put some stickers on the it.

Admiral Ackbar · Feb 22, 2006

Is the time crisis bund;le the one with two guncons 2. If so I might order it.

gwill · Feb 22, 2006

[quote name='Admiral Ackbar']Is the time crisis bund;le the one with two guncons 2. If so I might order it.[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure it comes with only one guncon 2 (I haven't received mine so I can't say definitively). But for 13.50 a/c its a steal, honest.

aoLat · Feb 22, 2006

Why is this, and other topics, highlighted in greenish/yellowish?

Genocidal · Feb 22, 2006

I'd imagine it's a new way to differentiate stickied topics from normal ones.

GundamFan · Feb 23, 2006

I think time crisis 3 is back up to 29.99 now damn i woulda jumped at 15

Mr Durand Pierre · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='schultzed']If you string out the Res Rewards (sign up only once per month with a cancel after 3 weeks) and use the gift codes only once per week . . . you might make it last longer.

I did at least 12 of them before I was blackballed.

[/QUOTE]

My Gunstar Super Heroes order was cancelled, and this was the third order in a row that has met that fate. I'm worried that I may have been blackballed as well, though I haven't used a Reservation Rewards coupon since midsummer. How long were you blacklisted for?

botticus · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='Mr Durand Pierre']My Gunstar Super Heroes order was cancelled, and this was the third order in a row that has met that fate. I'm worried that I may have been blackballed as well, though I haven't used a Reservation Rewards coupon since midsummer. How long were you blacklisted for?[/QUOTE]
Next time your order goes on hold, I would call them, prior to it being cancelled. I think a few of my orders were cancelled like that shortly after using all those codes, but they eventually stopped after I hounded them about it.

craven_fiend · Feb 23, 2006

2 more morning updates for me, then its bye bye for a few months atleast. Nothing like going into work at 7. I guess it won't be so bad when we go to central time in the spring, then I might hit an update or 2.

Edit: Who has been/is in charge of running the game? And is it up right now?

Number83 · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='craven_fiend']2 more morning updates for me, then its bye bye for a few months atleast. Nothing like going into work at 7. I guess it won't be so bad when we go to central time in the spring, then I might hit an update or 2.

Edit: Who has been/is in charge of running the game? And is it up right now?[/quote]

Look at the bright side...think of the money you'll save! Good Luck!

thetoxicone · Feb 23, 2006

Man I'm here early today...damn dog wanting to go out at 5:30 in the morning

craven_fiend · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='Number83']Look at the bright side...think of the money you'll save! Good Luck![/quote]

Yeah, but I start out by losing $8 a week. Thats like 2 days worth of (eating out) lunch. :rofl:

I have internet access at work, but all the head honchos are there, so it'd be nearly impossible to do this. However, there may be a day where I attempt it.

starman9000 · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='craven_fiend']Yeah, but I start out by losing $8 a week. Thats like 2 days worth of (eating out) lunch. :rofl:

I have internet access at work, but all the head honchos are there, so it'd be nearly impossible to do this. However, there may be a day where I attempt it.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I go to work at 6 (central) so I can still hit the update. Of course, no-one is on my level until 7-8, so its pretty easy to get away with.

craven_fiend · Feb 23, 2006

Can I get an invite to the chat? craven fiend

daroga · Feb 23, 2006

if we're chatting, I could be down for that. daroga28

starman9000 · Feb 23, 2006

I like the new go to page button at the bottom of the screen.

craven_fiend · Feb 23, 2006

I guess I can start it up....

CAGMUT it is

daroga · Feb 23, 2006

hmm, is te chat an AIM thing or something else?

gwill · Feb 23, 2006

last time there was a chat the update was after 7:30.....i don't think the EB update guy who watches this thread likes the chat. feel the wrath of the EB update guy!

Number83 · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='gwill']last time there was a chat the update was after 7:30.....i don't think the EB update guy who watches this thread likes the chat. feel the wrath of the EB update guy![/quote]

And today he's just lazy?

beeker · Feb 23, 2006

Now be fair, pushing a button is a lot of work.

gwill · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='Number83']And today he's just lazy?[/QUOTE]

well 7:30 central (so it was an hour late). He was mad last time, and hes mad today.

craven_fiend · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='daroga']hmm, is te chat an AIM thing or something else?[/quote]

Sorry, I sent it to the wrong screen name, had 3 a's.

Jack · Feb 23, 2006

[quote name='daroga']hmm, is te chat an AIM thing or something else?[/QUOTE]

It seems to be on AIM. I'm using iChat.

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