Gamestop B2G1 Free Sale - Starts 6/28 PUR Members
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[quote name='electrichead']I think they have quotas they have to reach on so many magazine subscriptions and pre-orders a month. So she was probably trying to get you for one. That's so weird. I hate it when they get all crazy with that stuff. I told the guy once that I had nothing I wanted to preorder, and he flipped out and started pointing to the sign behind him loudly shouting "You don't want the new zelda!? Or the new call of duty!? Seriously bro??? Come on." People were just staring at us. I just firmly had to tell him "no" several times before finally completeing my transaction. And do you know what I was buying? One copy of devil survivor for my ds. I had a coupon and some credit so it was only like $9. He made a huge deal over a $9 purchase. I really don't go to that one anymore.[/QUOTE]
Not justifying the behavior, and certainly any GS employees on CAG can verify this, but if GS is like Game Crazy used to be, employees are rated not only on their pre-orders, but also on the average $ amount per transaction. So "simple, $9 transactions" could potentially hurt the employee because they not only get nothing good on the ticket(PUR membership, pre-order), they also get a low ticket to bring their average down.
Again, not justifying it, and also not even sure GS ranks ticket amounts.
Not justifying the behavior, and certainly any GS employees on CAG can verify this, but if GS is like Game Crazy used to be, employees are rated not only on their pre-orders, but also on the average $ amount per transaction. So "simple, $9 transactions" could potentially hurt the employee because they not only get nothing good on the ticket(PUR membership, pre-order), they also get a low ticket to bring their average down.
Again, not justifying it, and also not even sure GS ranks ticket amounts.
[quote name='myl0r']Not justifying the behavior, and certainly any GS employees on CAG can verify this, but if GS is like Game Crazy used to be, employees are rated not only on their pre-orders, but also on the average $ amount per transaction. So "simple, $9 transactions" could potentially hurt the employee because they not only get nothing good on the ticket(PUR membership, pre-order), they also get a low ticket to bring their average down.
Again, not justifying it, and also not even sure GS ranks ticket amounts.[/QUOTE]
OK, I gotta ask this. How and how much are the average GS employees being paid here to warrent all of this tracking? Hourly? Salary? Commission?
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'd
ing shot myself.
Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?
Again, not justifying it, and also not even sure GS ranks ticket amounts.[/QUOTE]
OK, I gotta ask this. How and how much are the average GS employees being paid here to warrent all of this tracking? Hourly? Salary? Commission?
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'd
ing shot myself.Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?
Jack_Frost
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I used to work at GS twice. Once in Guam just temporary for Holiday season. 2nd time here in Texas, they fired me soon as the manager hired his friend (who started off getting more hours than me) but I wasnt mad cause I had just found another job making much more. GS gives you hours based off being a kiss ass also and if you're a pretty female.
We all know we've been in gamestop and seen that pretty female working there that didnt know shit
We all know we've been in gamestop and seen that pretty female working there that didnt know shit
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[quote name='nixmahn']OK, I gotta ask this. How and how much are the average GS employees being paid here to warrent all of this tracking? Hourly? Salary? Commission?
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'ding shot myself.
Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?[/QUOTE]
As far as I know, now it's totally minimum wage, and the higher ups aren't doing that much better. I know when I was a manager there, I was only making a couple of extra bucks over minimum, and would get like .35 raise and should have been estatic.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell.
When it was EB, it was based on Edge cards(remember those? $5.00 for 10% the whole year and no magazine? That was great), total new and total used, and that was it.
I thought about going back for the holidays now and then for the discount, but honestly, I don't think I could deal with all that shit for 8.00 an hour.
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'd
ing shot myself.Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?[/QUOTE]
As far as I know, now it's totally minimum wage, and the higher ups aren't doing that much better. I know when I was a manager there, I was only making a couple of extra bucks over minimum, and would get like .35 raise and should have been estatic.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell.
When it was EB, it was based on Edge cards(remember those? $5.00 for 10% the whole year and no magazine? That was great), total new and total used, and that was it.
I thought about going back for the holidays now and then for the discount, but honestly, I don't think I could deal with all that shit for 8.00 an hour.
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One of the reasons I quit working retail after 2 months. I was going to shoot myself if I had to ask one more customer if they would like to save 10% by applying to our store rewards card (a credit card). Managers would push you to push it forward. Became unbearable to see customers give me the " off, I just want to pay for my shit" look.
off, I just want to pay for my shit" look.[quote name='tuffguycore']As far as I know, now it's totally minimum wage, and the higher ups aren't doing that much better. I know when I was a manager there, I was only making a couple of extra bucks over minimum, and would get like .35 raise and should have been estatic.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell........
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At least 5 things tracked per employee for a non-commish/min wage job? Now I know GS headquarters in Texas has way too many database admins/analysts. I thought there was shortage when they couldn't get there inventory or sales/promos programmed correctly but now I know they are just shitty.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell........
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At least 5 things tracked per employee for a non-commish/min wage job? Now I know GS headquarters in Texas has way too many database admins/analysts. I thought there was shortage when they couldn't get there inventory or sales/promos programmed correctly but now I know they are just shitty.
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[quote name='nixmahn']OK, I gotta ask this. How and how much are the average GS employees being paid here to warrent all of this tracking? Hourly? Salary? Commission?
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'ding shot myself.
Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?[/QUOTE]
I don't remember tracking my employees on $/transaction, but we did track on items per transaction. As in, did you suggest an extra game like the one they had, or add on the high-profit strategy guide when they picked up their pre-order, etc. about half of the people who picked up Kingdom Hearts II also bought the guide, many the $30 Ltd Edition guide. During B2G1F events, increasing transaction size from 1 to 2 didn't mean anything (the free 3rd item didn't count), we looked for 3 or more to be a "good" transaction.
Stores are also tracked on % of sales from used games - higher margins on those, vs. new.
In addition, we basically employed an army of high school kids. If one did not perform, we would just give the hours to the ones that did. A few small transactions didn't matter and they happened all the time, but a pattern over the course of two weeks (a single schedule rotation) could tell us how they were doing compared to the others in our store.
Of course, it has been since KHII came out since I managed a Gamestop last, so things may have changed a bit.
If i'm being paid min wage and being counted on how many/much each transaction is being pushed, I'd
ing shot myself.Used cars salesmen are pushy because of commission but Gamestop?[/QUOTE]
I don't remember tracking my employees on $/transaction, but we did track on items per transaction. As in, did you suggest an extra game like the one they had, or add on the high-profit strategy guide when they picked up their pre-order, etc. about half of the people who picked up Kingdom Hearts II also bought the guide, many the $30 Ltd Edition guide. During B2G1F events, increasing transaction size from 1 to 2 didn't mean anything (the free 3rd item didn't count), we looked for 3 or more to be a "good" transaction.
Stores are also tracked on % of sales from used games - higher margins on those, vs. new.
In addition, we basically employed an army of high school kids. If one did not perform, we would just give the hours to the ones that did. A few small transactions didn't matter and they happened all the time, but a pattern over the course of two weeks (a single schedule rotation) could tell us how they were doing compared to the others in our store.
Of course, it has been since KHII came out since I managed a Gamestop last, so things may have changed a bit.
[quote name='tuffguycore']As far as I know, now it's totally minimum wage, and the higher ups aren't doing that much better. I know when I was a manager there, I was only making a couple of extra bucks over minimum, and would get like .35 raise and should have been estatic.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell.[/QUOTE]
That's ridiculous... I know Movie Gallery used to do something similar with their membership program. If you didn't get x people per week to join then you were on the list of people they could fire and replace for no other reason than business was slow (or you only saw people who already were members...) It's shitty but the employment market is always in favor of the employer because people will always need jobs.
And they track, at least far as I remember, by pre-orders, PUR (which aren't as terrible as long as you can pitch them well and choose the right people), items per transaction, transaction dollars, and I believe the percentage pre-owned you sell.[/QUOTE]
That's ridiculous... I know Movie Gallery used to do something similar with their membership program. If you didn't get x people per week to join then you were on the list of people they could fire and replace for no other reason than business was slow (or you only saw people who already were members...) It's shitty but the employment market is always in favor of the employer because people will always need jobs.
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[quote name='Woocls']That's ridiculous... I know Movie Gallery used to do something similar with their membership program. If you didn't get x people per week to join then you were on the list of people they could fire and replace for no other reason than business was slow (or you only saw people who already were members...) It's shitty but the employment market is always in favor of the employer because people will always need jobs.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, like, it was a fun job when I first started, but as they tracked more and more on, and took away more and more spiff(We used to get comission for protection plans. ALL protection plans, even the game play guarentee) that it became unbearable. It also becomes hard to not just rip into a mother who's pissed her son is getting 3.00 for a trade in of 10 sports games that came out forever ago, even when you show her the games themselves only cost .50 a piece...
Yeah, like, it was a fun job when I first started, but as they tracked more and more on, and took away more and more spiff(We used to get comission for protection plans. ALL protection plans, even the game play guarentee) that it became unbearable. It also becomes hard to not just rip into a mother who's pissed her son is getting 3.00 for a trade in of 10 sports games that came out forever ago, even when you show her the games themselves only cost .50 a piece...
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Yay we're hating on GameStop! Don't forget that they track game protection warranty as well. Although nobody will really push that on you...
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GameStop, lol
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW!
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW!
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Last time I was in GS ( yesterday ) other than payment method the only thing I was asked was if I wanted to pre-order anything. I said no and she thanked me and I was out the door.
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[quote name='labelmeoriginal']GameStop, lol
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW![/QUOTE]
Parents and little kids will always get there business. Most kids and their parents don't know what games are worth or what a "deal" is.
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW!
[/QUOTE]Parents and little kids will always get there business. Most kids and their parents don't know what games are worth or what a "deal" is.
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[quote name='labelmeoriginal']GameStop, lol
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW![/QUOTE]
What? Lmao
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW!
[/QUOTE]What? Lmao
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.
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[quote name='Cocojames333']What? Lmao
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.[/QUOTE]
GameStop doesn't just harass you at the counter... they bend you over, pull down your tighty whities and make you squeel like a pig (as seen in Deliverance).
Best Buy is known to not be very helpful... thus never being around when you need assistance. Luckily for most of us CAGs, we like it that way. We want to get in and get out with as minimal social interaction as possible. Maybe that's just the Best Buys in my area though...
Also, the "Deal of the Day" sales and coupons in their gamer magazine make for some great deals... which is a lot more than I can say about GameStop.
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.[/QUOTE]
GameStop doesn't just harass you at the counter... they bend you over, pull down your tighty whities and make you squeel like a pig (as seen in Deliverance).
Best Buy is known to not be very helpful... thus never being around when you need assistance. Luckily for most of us CAGs, we like it that way. We want to get in and get out with as minimal social interaction as possible. Maybe that's just the Best Buys in my area though...
Also, the "Deal of the Day" sales and coupons in their gamer magazine make for some great deals... which is a lot more than I can say about GameStop.
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[quote name='juanawoman']Parents and little kids will always get there business. Most kids and their parents don't know what games are worth or what a "deal" is.[/QUOTE]
I would gladly take their place to enjoy games again instead of being a robot like most people on this site. Buying games just to get a deal and then not even playing 75% of what you buy. They might pay a little more at least they play what they buy.
I would gladly take their place to enjoy games again instead of being a robot like most people on this site. Buying games just to get a deal and then not even playing 75% of what you buy. They might pay a little more at least they play what they buy.
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[quote name='labelmeoriginal']GameStop, lol
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW![/QUOTE]
Gamestop isn't going anywhere unless the next gen consoles block or severely limit used games.
I'll give them... ehh.. 2 more years.. unless something drastically changes. The way they do business just isn't something that will benefit them in the long run. Overpriced used games, a pretty bootleg "rewards" program, and pushy sales clerks was what caused me to take my business elsewhere.
I dislike Best Buy as well, but they have more consistent sales and their salesfloor team is usually a bit nicer (and less invasive).
Amazon, Newegg and eBay FTW!
[/QUOTE]Gamestop isn't going anywhere unless the next gen consoles block or severely limit used games.
[quote name='JaylisJayP']Gamestop isn't going anywhere unless the next gen consoles block or severely limit used games.[/QUOTE]
If the rumors are true then the next xbox console might lock in new games into your console (making them only playable on that console) and render used games as obsolete.
It's just a rumor but at the same time it has to stem from somewhere you know?
If that happens I'll go to being strictly a PC gamer then.
If the rumors are true then the next xbox console might lock in new games into your console (making them only playable on that console) and render used games as obsolete.
It's just a rumor but at the same time it has to stem from somewhere you know?
If that happens I'll go to being strictly a PC gamer then.
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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[quote name='Cocojames333']What? Lmao
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.[/QUOTE]
You must be going to a store with a high incidence of shoplifting then, as they never usually bug me at my local BB stores. Then again, with long 80's hair and a goatee they probably figure I don't have any cash to begin with and don't wanna waste time pitching a product to me for nothing.:lol:
Not to mention that I was at my local BB store about 2-3x a week in recent months due to trades and the @Gamer coupon sale games, so many of the reps just got to recognize me as a regular repeat customer.
Best Buy is way worse than GameStop. At least GameStop harasses you at the counter unlike Best Buy that harasses you the second you walk in. Best Buy ~ Hey we are watching your every move...but "hey". Five seconds later "hey can I help you?". Five seconds later "do you need help?". Five seconds later "are you looking for something?". At least I can shop in GameStop.[/QUOTE]
You must be going to a store with a high incidence of shoplifting then, as they never usually bug me at my local BB stores. Then again, with long 80's hair and a goatee they probably figure I don't have any cash to begin with and don't wanna waste time pitching a product to me for nothing.:lol:
Not to mention that I was at my local BB store about 2-3x a week in recent months due to trades and the @Gamer coupon sale games, so many of the reps just got to recognize me as a regular repeat customer.
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[quote name='Jack_Frost']
We all know we've been in gamestop and seen that pretty female working there that didnt know shit[/QUOTE]
The last time I was in Gamestop there was an absolutely gorgeous girl who wanted to talk to me for 15 minutes about Mass Effect. Needless to say, I was not offended.
[quote name='labelmeoriginal']GameStop doesn't just harass you at the counter... they bend you over, pull down your tighty whities and make you squeel like a pig (as seen in Deliverance).[/QUOTE]
Only when you let them.
We all know we've been in gamestop and seen that pretty female working there that didnt know shit[/QUOTE]
The last time I was in Gamestop there was an absolutely gorgeous girl who wanted to talk to me for 15 minutes about Mass Effect. Needless to say, I was not offended.
[quote name='labelmeoriginal']GameStop doesn't just harass you at the counter... they bend you over, pull down your tighty whities and make you squeel like a pig (as seen in Deliverance).[/QUOTE]
Only when you let them.
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[quote name='Cocojames333']I would gladly take their place to enjoy games again instead of being a robot like most people on this site. Buying games just to get a deal and then not even playing 75% of what you buy. They might pay a little more at least they play what they buy.[/QUOTE]
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.
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[quote name='Survivalism']The last time I was in Gamestop there was an absolutely gorgeous girl who wanted to talk to me for 15 minutes about Mass Effect. Needless to say, I was not offended.
Only when you let them.[/QUOTE]
In my experience, it was not consensual.
Only when you let them.[/QUOTE]
In my experience, it was not consensual.
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Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
The reading comprehension is strong in this one. He has a valid point, stating most of the people on this site just buy video games because it's a "deal". I have read countless posts as I'm sure others have also, about people claiming "In for 1, even though it's going straight into my backlog".
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
The reading comprehension is strong in this one. He has a valid point, stating most of the people on this site just buy video games because it's a "deal". I have read countless posts as I'm sure others have also, about people claiming "In for 1, even though it's going straight into my backlog".
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Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
A. You spend a full day buying then flipping for a $10 profit.
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!!
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
A. You spend a full day buying then flipping for a $10 profit.
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!!
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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[quote name='Survivalism']The last time I was in Gamestop there was an absolutely gorgeous girl who wanted to talk to me for 15 minutes about Mass Effect. Needless to say, I was not offended.[/quote]
Most of the pretty girls they would hire at the GS stores here were just eye candy and only followed their DM's instructions to push sales. Very few of them knew anything about games.
[quote name='labelmeoriginal']
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
Nine times outta ten I find myself playing some casual PSN stuff as opposed to the physical games I own currently. Although I will say I'm at least playing through Dead Island and Inversion slowly but surely now. Otherwise it's all GTA and GTA clone type games for me.
Most of the pretty girls they would hire at the GS stores here were just eye candy and only followed their DM's instructions to push sales. Very few of them knew anything about games.
This is true. After a while most of the reps here knew better than to try shilling for the PUR card, asking for pre-orders or that worthless gameplay guarantee.
[quote name='labelmeoriginal']
Who says we don't play what we buy? Mmmm.. the ignorance is strong in this one.[/QUOTE]
Nine times outta ten I find myself playing some casual PSN stuff as opposed to the physical games I own currently. Although I will say I'm at least playing through Dead Island and Inversion slowly but surely now. Otherwise it's all GTA and GTA clone type games for me.
[quote name='iduncurr']If the rumors are true then the next xbox console might lock in new games into your console (making them only playable on that console) and render used games as obsolete.
It's just a rumor but at the same time it has to stem from somewhere you know?
If that happens I'll go to being strictly a PC gamer then.[/QUOTE]
I don't know who it was but one of the console PR people said that wouldn't happen. It's not in the console makers best interest to alienate the secondary market. I mean look at PS2s they're still selling and the games are ALL used. The only ones who care about the used game market are game publishers and they can't force Sony or Microsoft to put such restrictions. It won't happen this generation or any generation until pure digital distribution happens.
And I visit my Best Buy enough that they know me so I don't get hassled. And the key to avoiding salesmen every where is to look like you're on a mission. Go in with purpose and don't mill about... otherwise they see a lame duck and will keep circling until they get an up-sale. In fact I've only been approached once in my Best Buy and that was cause I was killing time waiting on the game counter and was just wandering from section to section.
It's just a rumor but at the same time it has to stem from somewhere you know?
If that happens I'll go to being strictly a PC gamer then.[/QUOTE]
I don't know who it was but one of the console PR people said that wouldn't happen. It's not in the console makers best interest to alienate the secondary market. I mean look at PS2s they're still selling and the games are ALL used. The only ones who care about the used game market are game publishers and they can't force Sony or Microsoft to put such restrictions. It won't happen this generation or any generation until pure digital distribution happens.
And I visit my Best Buy enough that they know me so I don't get hassled. And the key to avoiding salesmen every where is to look like you're on a mission. Go in with purpose and don't mill about... otherwise they see a lame duck and will keep circling until they get an up-sale. In fact I've only been approached once in my Best Buy and that was cause I was killing time waiting on the game counter and was just wandering from section to section.
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[quote name='Cocojames333']A. You spend a full day buying then flipping for a $10 profit.
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!![/QUOTE]
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!![/QUOTE]
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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[quote name='Cocojames333']A. You spend a full day buying then flipping for a $10 profit.[/quote]
I only trade stuff in when my profit is gonna be 2-3x more than I paid and only when I've bought those games for uber cheap to begin with. My MSRP priced games I've bought(very few since joining CAG) usually get played through very quickly and then dumped while the values are still decent. But to me, unless I'm doing a huge bulk trade where I'm turning $100 in games into $300-400 in credit and I'm doing so in only 2 steps(buying one place, dumping at another), then it's NOT worth it to me.
I only trade stuff in when my profit is gonna be 2-3x more than I paid and only when I've bought those games for uber cheap to begin with. My MSRP priced games I've bought(very few since joining CAG) usually get played through very quickly and then dumped while the values are still decent. But to me, unless I'm doing a huge bulk trade where I'm turning $100 in games into $300-400 in credit and I'm doing so in only 2 steps(buying one place, dumping at another), then it's NOT worth it to me.
Actually I open most games I buy anymore unless they're some HTF/"rare" title that may keep going up in value. As for not resisting a deal, I typically only buy from deals listed here maybe 5-10% of the time. The other 90-95% is from clearance sales only. But I've been cutting back my buying a LOT as of late and have only bought games when I have cheap credit from BB or wherever to use lately.
I haven't dealt with Amazons' program in a while, not since they started nuking values to where they're WORSE than GS. At least if they still did some sort of bonus credit promos it might not be so bad. But again, if I'm not making 200-300% more than I paid, then I don't even bother.
Yeah. Because keeping games forever to only collect dust on your shelf is something EVERYBODY has to do. I used to be like that, but then I realized that if I wasn't going to play them again and they weren't worth anything, then what's the point? E-peen points to show off my 'collection' online or to brag to my friends? Meh.
Actually, the reason I stay here is because there are some really decent people who are into gaming like me. The deals are just a bonus.
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']I only trade stuff in when my profit is gonna be 2-3x more than I paid and only when I've bought those games for uber cheap to begin with. My MSRP priced games I've bought(very few since joining CAG) usually get played through very quickly and then dumped while the values are still decent. But to me, unless I'm doing a huge bulk trade where I'm turning $100 in games into $300-400 in credit and I'm doing so in only 2 steps(buying one place, dumping at another), then it's NOT worth it to me.
Actually I open most games I buy anymore unless they're some HTF/"rare" title that may keep going up in value. As for not resisting a deal, I typically only buy from deals listed here maybe 5-10% of the time. The other 90-95% is from clearance sales only. But I've been cutting back my buying a LOT as of late and have only bought games when I have cheap credit from BB or wherever to use lately.
I haven't dealt with Amazons' program in a while, not since they started nuking values to where they're WORSE than GS. At least if they still did some sort of bonus credit promos it might not be so bad. But again, if I'm not making 200-300% more than I paid, then I don't even bother.
Yeah. Because keeping games forever to only collect dust on your shelf is something EVERYBODY has to do. I used to be like that, but then I realized that if I wasn't going to play them again and they weren't worth anything, then what's the point? E-peen points to show off my 'collection' online or to brag to my friends? Meh.
Actually, the reason I stay here is because there are some really decent people who are into gaming like me. The deals are just a bonus.[/QUOTE]
Actually I open most games I buy anymore unless they're some HTF/"rare" title that may keep going up in value. As for not resisting a deal, I typically only buy from deals listed here maybe 5-10% of the time. The other 90-95% is from clearance sales only. But I've been cutting back my buying a LOT as of late and have only bought games when I have cheap credit from BB or wherever to use lately.
I haven't dealt with Amazons' program in a while, not since they started nuking values to where they're WORSE than GS. At least if they still did some sort of bonus credit promos it might not be so bad. But again, if I'm not making 200-300% more than I paid, then I don't even bother.
Yeah. Because keeping games forever to only collect dust on your shelf is something EVERYBODY has to do. I used to be like that, but then I realized that if I wasn't going to play them again and they weren't worth anything, then what's the point? E-peen points to show off my 'collection' online or to brag to my friends? Meh.
Actually, the reason I stay here is because there are some really decent people who are into gaming like me. The deals are just a bonus.
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Turbojugend
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Most Gamestops I've frequented are just fine, provided you're there to purchase video games and not make small talk or get history lessons in gaming from the employees. The lesser-informed ones usually know just enough to answer Mom questions about what Little Jimmy should get for his birthday... I'm sure CAGs don't require this type of service.
Sure they try to upsell everything, but when's the last time you went through a fast-food drive-thru without them asking you about some dessert you don't want? It's the way of the world.
Sure they try to upsell everything, but when's the last time you went through a fast-food drive-thru without them asking you about some dessert you don't want? It's the way of the world.
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[quote name='Cocojames333']A. You spend a full day buying then flipping for a $10 profit.
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!![/QUOTE]
It's unfortunate you have such a jaded image of the CAG community as a whole.
B. You brag about your 40+ unopened games...but can't resist the urge for a deal.
C. You pay $30 then drive 10 miles for a game so you can lock in a $33 trade in value at Amazon.
D. You would rather find a way to make an extra $3 profit than actually playing a game and keeping it.
E. You are in denial but the very reason you stay on this site is for reassurance because 9 out 10 people here are doing just like you.
Lmao!!![/QUOTE]
It's unfortunate you have such a jaded image of the CAG community as a whole.
[quote name='Woocls']I don't know who it was but one of the console PR people said that wouldn't happen. It's not in the console makers best interest to alienate the secondary market. I mean look at PS2s they're still selling and the games are ALL used. The only ones who care about the used game market are game publishers and they can't force Sony or Microsoft to put such restrictions. It won't happen this generation or any generation until pure digital distribution happens.
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It wouldn't be in the console's best interest but publisher's can push for it since they don't get anything from used sales. If anything I can easily see a $5 unlocking fee to gain access to a pre-owned game. Like if you buy a pre-owned game you can demo it to a certain point and then pay an additional $5 to access the full game. It's a dick move but I can easily see next gen consoles push for digital distribution. They won't cut out physical disks altogether (via PSP Go) but they can restrict access to it. They'll probably cut down price though. Make retail 49.99 on new games and such.
I'm not saying it's going to happen but I easily seeing how it could. I mean people were complaining about the $10 online passes back when it first began...people still complain about them now but they just factor in cost when bought pre-owned.
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It wouldn't be in the console's best interest but publisher's can push for it since they don't get anything from used sales. If anything I can easily see a $5 unlocking fee to gain access to a pre-owned game. Like if you buy a pre-owned game you can demo it to a certain point and then pay an additional $5 to access the full game. It's a dick move but I can easily see next gen consoles push for digital distribution. They won't cut out physical disks altogether (via PSP Go) but they can restrict access to it. They'll probably cut down price though. Make retail 49.99 on new games and such.
I'm not saying it's going to happen but I easily seeing how it could. I mean people were complaining about the $10 online passes back when it first began...people still complain about them now but they just factor in cost when bought pre-owned.
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']I only trade stuff in when my profit is gonna be 2-3x more than I paid and only when I've bought those games for uber cheap to begin with.
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I don't flip much at all these days. I used to do it alot to Amazon. I figure that if i can get an extra 40% off amazons already low prices then the flip is well worth it. But I also gotta make more money on it than i currently make per hour.
2x to 3x margin is really good. I would definitely go for that but I don't see those very often.
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I don't flip much at all these days. I used to do it alot to Amazon. I figure that if i can get an extra 40% off amazons already low prices then the flip is well worth it. But I also gotta make more money on it than i currently make per hour.
2x to 3x margin is really good. I would definitely go for that but I don't see those very often.
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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[quote name='iduncurr']It wouldn't be in the console's best interest but publisher's can push for it since they don't get anything from used sales. If anything I can easily see a $5 unlocking fee to gain access to a pre-owned game. Like if you buy a pre-owned game you can demo it to a certain point and then pay an additional $5 to access the full game. It's a dick move but I can easily see next gen consoles push for digital distribution. They won't cut out physical disks altogether (via PSP Go) but they can restrict access to it. They'll probably cut down price though. Make retail 49.99 on new games and such.
I'm not saying it's going to happen but I easily seeing how it could. I mean people were complaining about the $10 online passes back when it first began...people still complain about them now but they just factor in cost when bought pre-owned.[/QUOTE]
Unless the game is super cheap($10 Arkham City from BB @Gamer coupon stacking), I don't buy games that are known to have paid DLC codes or $10 online passes in protest.
I'm not saying it's going to happen but I easily seeing how it could. I mean people were complaining about the $10 online passes back when it first began...people still complain about them now but they just factor in cost when bought pre-owned.[/QUOTE]
Unless the game is super cheap($10 Arkham City from BB @Gamer coupon stacking), I don't buy games that are known to have paid DLC codes or $10 online passes in protest.
britton_draws
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I know GS sometimes gives codes with their used games lately and I was wondering if this was the case if I bought a used Max Payne 3?
I am debating picking it up with the B2G1 or just nab it on the PC during Amazon's sale.
I am debating picking it up with the B2G1 or just nab it on the PC during Amazon's sale.
Walked out of gamestop with Sniper Elite, The Witcher, and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for X360 last night. I've already started on Sniper Elite and man is it an awesome game. Even though Witcher was 50 bucks, I didn't pay nothing out of pocket since I had some credit and did a couple of trade ins.
labelmeoriginal
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[quote name='BrolyB593']I know GS sometimes gives codes with their used games lately and I was wondering if this was the case if I bought a used Max Payne 3?
I am debating picking it up with the B2G1 or just nab it on the PC during Amazon's sale.[/QUOTE]
Some have them, some don't.
I am debating picking it up with the B2G1 or just nab it on the PC during Amazon's sale.[/QUOTE]
Some have them, some don't.
britton_draws
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[quote name='labelmeoriginal']Some have them, some don't.[/QUOTE]
I have never experienced a difference in stores if that is what you mean...
I am asking specifically for Max Payne 3..
I have never experienced a difference in stores if that is what you mean...
I am asking specifically for Max Payne 3..
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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[quote name='BrolyB593']I have never experienced a difference in stores if that is what you mean...
I am asking specifically for Max Payne 3..[/QUOTE]
Your best bet is to either call them or stop in. But as far as I know the only codes they were giving with pre-owned titles was the Catwoman DLC code for Arkham City and I believe the online pass for Mortal Kombat.
I am asking specifically for Max Payne 3..[/QUOTE]
Your best bet is to either call them or stop in. But as far as I know the only codes they were giving with pre-owned titles was the Catwoman DLC code for Arkham City and I believe the online pass for Mortal Kombat.
britton_draws
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[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']Your best bet is to either call them or stop in. But as far as I know the only codes they were giving with pre-owned titles was the Catwoman DLC code for Arkham City and I believe the online pass for Mortal Kombat.[/QUOTE]
I will call when I get back from work probably then if no one has confirmed or denied here by then.
I know Twisted Metal and Resistance 3 both gave online passes with used copies too.
I will call when I get back from work probably then if no one has confirmed or denied here by then.
I know Twisted Metal and Resistance 3 both gave online passes with used copies too.
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MLB 12 also gets a printed out code (at least for vita version)
[quote name='BrolyB593']I will call when I get back from work probably then if no one has confirmed or denied here by then.
I know Twisted Metal and Resistance 3 both gave online passes with used copies too.[/QUOTE]
What code? Max Payne 3 doesn't have any codes.
I know Twisted Metal and Resistance 3 both gave online passes with used copies too.[/QUOTE]
What code? Max Payne 3 doesn't have any codes.
britton_draws
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[quote name='rpmboy']What code? Max Payne 3 doesn't have any codes.[/QUOTE]
OH!
Nice. I just looked it up and you are correct. I supposed I just assumed it needed an online pass and with the $30 DLC Pass I must have gotten it all mixed up.
Thanks!
OH!
Nice. I just looked it up and you are correct. I supposed I just assumed it needed an online pass and with the $30 DLC Pass I must have gotten it all mixed up.
Thanks!
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[quote name='merchie89']you were really laughing your butt off, hmm?
Get a hobby. and you are a 1 months member of CAG so you are either 16 or someone who just discovered the internets[/QUOTE]
Don't feed the troll.
Get a hobby. and you are a 1 months member of CAG so you are either 16 or someone who just discovered the internets[/QUOTE]
Don't feed the troll.
KratosGOW2525
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[quote name='merchie89']this is probably gonna be deleted, but what do trolls eat exactly? Like rocks or candy or do they hunt animals?[/QUOTE]
They eat male ass
They eat male ass
bread's done