Gamestop 10 Dollar Off Coupon. With Scan! Valid Through May.

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I'm going to gamestop tonight to speak with a few friends who work there (Manager and 3rd key). I'll print it and take it in to see what they say. though, from the wording on the coupon, it looks like a fake.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']Anyone who prints this off is commiting forgery. As the coupon says, no photocopies. They are also stealing $10.00 from Gamestop. That is criminal activity.[/QUOTE]

Oh please. It's Gamestop's job to look over the coupon to determine if they should accept it. I printed out MANY Best Buy $10 off coupons that clearly had "No Photocopies" in the fine print, but they still accepted it. They don't care, they'd rather keep a customer happy rather than deal with an irate person who can't use a coupon. So like SMMM said, this isn't www.boyscoutgamer.com
 
[quote name='schuerm26']Anyone who prints this off is commiting forgery. As the coupon says, no photocopies. They are also stealing $10.00 from Gamestop. That is criminal activity.[/QUOTE]


everyone ripped off best buy then for years cause all bb coupons says that and tons of people use photo copies
 
As much as I like saving money, I actually like the people working at my gamestores, I'm not going to bring in a coupon that would scream of being fake. I'm aware that it worked for the OP, I would just be uncomfortable bringing something in that I have no idea where it came from. So until I have more of a confirmation of either where it originally came from or if it starts to work, I'm going to hold off on this.
 
[quote name='slidecage']now this should be tooken off since you changed the wording of the coupon this is fraud[/QUOTE]

Only did it because someone asked. Any GS employee that thinks a coupon would say "copies are accepted" should be fired anyway.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']Anyone who prints this off is commiting forgery. As the coupon says, no photocopies. They are also stealing $10.00 from Gamestop. That is criminal activity.[/QUOTE]

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Man, people around here need to listen the fuck up.

There's something wrong about printing your own coupons, ok? That's a small step away from printing your own $10 bills, except that one is a crime versus a federal offense.

Now if someone points that out and you don't agree with it, there's no need to be a fuckhead and insult them. Just because they aren't going to do it doesn't mean they are any less intelligent or brave or courageous, or whatever the hell other adjective you want to put in there. If you didn't have a problem with their objection, you'd just stfu and go on your way, not waste precious time being a fuckstick in their general direction.

That all said, the legality/morality of printing coupons is up to your own discretion. If you think it's alright, fine, go ahead. If someone else doesn't, fine.

Personally I have a huge problem with people printing out coupons that say specifically "no copies." And no, I haven't printed out the BB coupon. I thought about doing it a lot, but I didn't do it. The games I'd use it on will probably drop in price anyway, so if I have patience, I can just get the discount regardless.

That all said, it's up to CheapyD. However, it would be his ass on the line if something went down, and quite frankly, any sort of persecuting agent would only need archive these forums to have a lot of evidence on him.

Do I think that will happen? No. Do I want it to happen? No, I love CAG and have already gotten killer deals through this site this year.

That all said, the cavalier attitude of people willing to rip off retailers is really, really pathetic, and it will come back and bite us all in the ass sooner or later.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']NIce to see there are so many honest people left here.[/QUOTE]

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I can't even recall the last time I saw a Funcoland...
 
Well said Strell. I would like to say though that it is one thing to print off coupons in their ORIGINAL WORDING and also to use the coupon on something that requires it to be a certain price ala the BB $10 off coupon requiring a minimum purchase of 29.99

I really think that this should be taken off as this has been modified as all getup.:bomb:
 
I just realized that I recognize that coupon from an old thread on here with a different date but I can't seem to put my hands on the thread it was in.
 
I was going to make a post about that. Why would gamestop have a coupon in 2006 with the guy from Halo on it? Does that strike anyone else as weird?
 
Well I called the Gamestop the OP went to, the clerk I spoke to didn't know anything about a $10 coupon. This doesn't mean that the coupon is fake, seeing how on a previous deal, another clerk I dealt with didn't know about a game being on sale in the flyer right in front of them. I'll probably stop by tomorrow instead.
 
well. at least one person tested it out and it WORKED. so that should no longer be a complaint. but like i said, if cheapyD wants it gone it's gone.
 
I see no problem leaving the original up, but the re-worded coupon should not be used. As for any moral/ethical debate... I think whether it is wrong or not is subjective. Our society is one that condones half of the evils of the world and encourages the other half. Our government being a prime example. The past few years have been rife with such chaos. In one's view, using this coupon is cheating gamestop. They would view that as wrong. There are a lot of "wrong" things done on a daily basis and legal. Companies that use cheap and questionable labor in China or a chemical company that pumps chemicals into lakes and rivers likely does. Ultimately, if someone is so gung ho on speaking against wrong doing, there are a much greater issues in the world than using a suspect coupon at gamestop. So, when it comes down to it, a majority of us are likely cheating someone with purchases of goods or service that contribute to said issues. Until one is exempt from that group, criticizing someone for using this coupon is rather moot. Basically, Whether one feels it is right or wrong to use this coupon is their decision and of their conscience. All you can do if you disagree, is just not use the coupon and be happy you remained in your own moral boundry.
 
how about this. im taking it off until cheapyD gives me the okay on it. and if i don't get an okay then this thread is gonna get deleted. for the few that used it, i was just trying to help you out. for the people who had a problem with it, i understand. we'll see what the final word is soon enough im sure.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']
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I can't even recall the last time I saw a Funcoland...[/QUOTE]


saw one today at the Willowbrook mall in Jersey...i chuckle every time i see it:)
 
[quote name='SeraphiMichael'](paragraph)[/QUOTE]

Let me paraphrase your argument: Our "evil" is less than other "evil" in the world, and because other "evil" exists, our "evil" is okay.

When the fuck did people start thinking this way?
 
It always amazes me what some CAGs find OK and what some CAGs will use that others dont find OK.......I guess in the end to each his own
 
[quote name='xrickyb86x']how about this. im taking it off until cheapyD gives me the okay on it. and if i don't get an okay then this thread is gonna get deleted. for the few that used it, i was just trying to help you out. for the people who had a problem with it, i understand. we'll see what the final word is soon enough im sure.[/QUOTE]

just leave it...if someone doesn't feel like using it b/c of moral reasons, they should just leave the thread alone (aka Go Away and not post in the thread)...for people who want to try and use it, this might work for them...
 
[quote name='swetooth9']just leave it...if someone doesn't feel like using it b/c of moral reasons, they should just leave the thread alone (aka Go Away and not post in the thread)...for people who want to try and use it, this might work for them...[/QUOTE]

i took it off for now and PMd cheapyD about it. if it is thought to be illegal then i don't want anything to happen to CAG but if cheapyD finds it to be alright then it's coming back up for everyone who hasn't already saved it basically.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']It's not moral reasons, it's legal reasons.

Amen to that comment strell[/QUOTE]

are you just going to sit at your computer and keep posting how it's illegal? that just bumps the topic even more, exposing it to more people who may want to use it...
 
Wait, isn't this the same place that opens games, gives you a clearly used copy and then sells them to you as "new"? If this isn't legit, but they take it what's the harm? I wouldn't use it personally, but that's because you're only helping them to screw out even more people by keeping them around.
 
I hope this ends up being legit...somehow
Tons of used games I'd like to pick up on the cheap, stroll in, buy maybe eleven dollars worth of used games GB games, BAM! There goes the coupon. Walk out, send someone else with the coupon and do the same thing! There's nothing wrong with that =\
 
[quote name='Redeema']Wait, isn't this the same place that opens games, gives you a clearly used copy and then sells them to you as "new"? If this isn't legit, but they take it what's the harm? I wouldn't use it personally, but that's because you're only helping them to screw out even more people by keeping them around.[/QUOTE]

Why would you buy the game if you think it is used when they sell it as new? I mean, ask to see the disk if you have any concern. Any store, at least in my district, would be willing to do so. Opening a game doesn't make it used. Playing it in a system makes it used. It all comes down to the point, if you don't like it's condition, don't buy it. Don't come back here and complain about it because you bought an opened NEW game.

By the way, I'm not directing this at you, it is the general audience that is going to read this and think the same way.
 
[quote name='Strell']Let me paraphrase your argument: Our "evil" is less than other "evil" in the world, and because other "evil" exists, our "evil" is okay.

When the fuck did people start thinking this way?[/QUOTE]

It's not a less evil or a more evil or that one is okay and another not. Ultimately wrong is wrong in one's perspective. My point was that people's definition of what is and is not "wrong" is f****ed up. That it's subjective from one person to another. And that people often try and right one wrong, while patronizing another. Ultimately the choice, despite one's complaints, lays with the individual. Each individual follows their own view of what is right and wrong. By the repeated and hostile stressing of an opinion, one does not convey the "rightness" of their view. People will or will not use this coupon based on their own views, regardless of what he says. Ultimately, forcing one's opinion on others can be called wrong. If he realy disagrees with the use of this coupon, he should simply not use it and tell Cheapy D his concern over it. Not harass other users who don't share his view. That will solve nothing. This is Cheapy's forum, so whether it is okay to be here or not should be based on whether he views the coupon as wrong or not.
 
[quote name='allout1986']Why would you buy the game if you think it is used when they sell it as new? I mean, ask to see the disk if you have any concern. Any store, at least in my district, would be willing to do so. Opening a game doesn't make it used. Playing it in a system makes it used. It all comes down to the point, if you don't like it's condition, don't buy it. Don't come back here and complain about it because you bought an opened NEW game.

By the way, I'm not directing this at you, it is the general audience that is going to read this and think the same way.[/QUOTE]

well opening the game might not make it used, but it is no longer new if it's been tampered with (broken seal, etc.)
 
I dont understand why people are even arguing over this. If you want to use it go ahead, if not then dont and dont bother posting on the thread...
 
[quote name='Madskills1182']I dont understand why people are even arguing over this. If you want to use it go ahead, if not then dont and dont bother posting on the thread...[/QUOTE]

EXACTLY. Thank you.

i'm just seeing if it works for others first...long drive to babbages for me..
 
Yeah, no one has a problem (at least not that I know of) with the Best Buy coupon.

Let me put it this way, with the exception of advertisements and finds, half of stuff done on this site is of "questionable morality". Do you think it's okay to post someone elses finds and just give them credit? Do you think it's okay to sell the copy of Resident Evil 4 that you bought at TRU for $10 for $35? Don't start pointing fnigers at everyone else when all they're trying to do is help out the other CAG's, just like you're doing by selling that same $10 find for $35 when they should be paying $50.

Let's stop pretending we're the moral citizens of society and just take the deal or leave it.
 
Using this coupon is just one more step towards eternal damination
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[quote name='Redeema']
Do you think it's okay to sell the copy of Resident Evil 4 that you bought at TRU for $10 for $35?

Let's stop pretending we're the moral citizens of society and just take the deal or leave it.[/QUOTE]


What a stupid comment. The whole driving force behind business is buying low and selling high. That used game you buy for $24.99at g-stop, i know you realize they didn't give someone $24.99 in credit. How about that $12.99 cd at best buy. Did they pay $12.99 for it? Yeah, think before you try to compare forgery and stealing to something completely different.
 
I just used the coupon.

I called the store at Chula Vista and they said they would have to see it to know if it was a valid $10 coupon.

Therefore I went to my local store and gave it to the clerk, I told him I printed it off a website and asked if it was valid. He said it was valid so I used it.

My coupon said "photocopies are not accepted", it was not an edited coupon.
 
It's a real coupon, but the use of photocopies of YMMV. They won't take it at my GS, as they know me, but you can try to use it at EB since they usually take GS promos/coupons.
 
I realize what you're saying schuerm, I know the principles of capitalism. My point is that you're "ripping off" your fellow CAG's, however, you're getting upset that they're ripping off Gamestop, that, to me my friend, is stupid.

Several people have said this is valid, if the guy above used it and straight up told them where he got it, there is absolutely no harm.

You know who you are? You're the guy who on Friday two minutes before the bell rang to let you out for the weekend, reminded the teacher that she hadn't assigned homework.

No one is forcing you to use the coupon or even check this thread for that matter. Are you going to call corporate and inform them what's going on so you can ruin this for a lot of people?
 
[quote name='Redeema']
You know who you are? You're the guy who on Friday two minutes before the bell rang to let you out for the weekend, reminded the teacher that she hadn't assigned homework. [/QUOTE]

best. analogy. ever... :applause: i was thinking of that but couldnt have said it better than that..
 
Use some common sense. If the coupon says no copies accepted, it isn't valid. So that isn't a "valid" argument. Doesn't matter if the $5.25 an hour worker takes it, that doesn't make it a "valid" coupon.

As for why im a little annoyed that this goes on? This is called Cheap Ass Gamer, not Crooked Ass Gamer or anything of the sorts. All it takes is the wrong person to find out about phony coupons being posted and printed off and then the whole thing is over.
 
You can use it at Circuit City (YMMV). Mine accepts competitors coupons, and they don't give a damn about photocopies.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']What a stupid comment. The whole driving force behind business is buying low and selling high. That used game you buy for $24.99at g-stop, i know you realize they didn't give someone $24.99 in credit. How about that $12.99 cd at best buy. Did they pay $12.99 for it? Yeah, think before you try to compare forgery and stealing to something completely different.[/QUOTE]

My point behind the whole thing isn't what they paid to obtain that. It's the point that if someone is to use the coupon on something that is $10 and not pay anything but a coupon, it is ridiculous. I know they don't give much of anything for those really cheap games but you will see a drop in the trade in values of items the more this gets abused.

It's one thing to use the coupon if it requires the item to be a minimum amount. When it works on anything and you can print off as many as you want, someone is going to wipe the place clean of anything cheap w/o paying a penny. Although this is YMMV on the whole coupon, this should not be a scanned coupon for this very reason.
 
Damn, I don't want to have to drive all the way down south to use the coupon. I don't think the people at my two local gamestops are going to allow this. The people that work at the gamestops in southside (like Chula Vista) don't really give a shit though.
 
boo-hoo people are ripping off a company that rips people off all the time. People trade their stuff in to this company all the time to receive chump change. I think most people don't know any better. It's just plain rediculous how much trade in they give you compared to what they sell it at. I say everyone abuse the hell out of the coupon. It's not like they really need the money they are losing, trust me they are rich enough from ripping people off every day.
 
[quote name='takingchase']boo-hoo people are ripping off a company that rips people off all the time. People trade their stuff in to this company all the time to receive chump change. I think most people don't know any better. It's just plain rediculous how much trade in they give you compared to what they sell it at. I say everyone abuse the hell out of the coupon. It's not like they really need the money they are losing, trust me they are rich enough from ripping people off every day.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, really.. I hate when I see people come into a thread saying that you're a ****ed person because you're taking advantage of a store. Go the hell away. If you don't like it, don't post.
 
Ya know, technically, even if you have an authentic version of the coupon, from whatever the original source is, it's still a photocopy. Unless they got some guy hand-drawing them, in which case they should've put Pac-man on the thing and not Halo guy, because Halo guy is a pain to draw.
 
Technically, billg, that is a really dumb comment that adds nothing to the discussion.


All this screwing over the company will only end up hurting the consumer. You look at it as you the individual doing it as being fine, but when you multiply that $10.00 coupon by a lot of people, it adds up. The company is going to get it back somehow and that is through lower trade values or higher used game prices. You can say you will not shop at g-stop or eb games anymore but when it comes to getting used games offline, how many places are there with a good selection. Not many.
 
gamestop run a shady buisness as it is with the xbox360 scams and there horrible trade in deals tell me that coupon is fake and id gladly take in 10 to every gamestop in my area.

How come the people complaining about the coupon arnt in the best buy thread throwing a fit?
 
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