Gamestop Gameday Sale April 3rd

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[quote name='Monsta Mack']Ok cool.
Hoping for Blitz the League 2 for $10.[/QUOTE]

yeah for PS3/XBOX360
 
[quote name='RCS0926']Do B2G1 sales apply to online purchases also or is it in-store only?[/quote]

I don't remember if Gameday sales are also online but I know B2G1s are online when they run them.
 
[quote name='dg7md']I don't remember if Gameday sales are also online but I know B2G1s are online when they run them.[/quote]

That's great to know. Do you know if CAG16 still works when you do the B2G1 online?
 
[quote name='RCS0926']That's great to know. Do you know if CAG16 still works when you do the B2G1 online?[/quote]

I think it did during the B2G1 around Thanksgiving, but that was a mistake on their part. I'm not 100% sure though, since I didn't hear about it until after the sale was over. It shouldn't work during B2G1 though.
 
Last few years for the game day sales the deals were also online and once the sale ended they would usually mark those games that were on sale for used and put them as the sale price permanently if I remember correct.
 
[quote name='RCS0926']That's great to know. Do you know if CAG16 still works when you do the B2G1 online?[/quote]

CAG16 won't work, but Edge (and possibly SAVER) will. The B2G1 will be online again, they have codes designated specially for it when the promo is running.
 
[quote name='bardockkun']Last few years for the game day sales the deals were also online and once the sale ended they would usually mark those games that were on sale for used and put them as the sale price permanently if I remember correct.[/quote]
That sounds right. Sounds shady on Gamestop's part to gut games, try to sell them as new as they are/were, and then make them used if they don't sell. You'd think it would be illegal to sell used games as new and new games as used. Since they somehow created that scenario, which is a little mindboggling.
 
[quote name='J7.']That sounds right. Sounds shady on Gamestop's part to gut games, try to sell them as new as they are/were, and then make them used if they don't sell. You'd think it would be illegal to sell used games as new and new games as used. Since they somehow created that scenario, which is a little mindboggling.[/quote]

Don't really see how it's shady.

It would definitely be shady if you ordered a new game online, and they sent you a clearly used one. Now, some people have claimed this has happened to them on GS.com/EB.com, but I honestly have never seen it. Don't want to get into a pissing match with anyone, but I'm just saying it's never happened to me (probably ordered about a few dozen new games from them), and I don't know anyone who it has happened to, and I have plenty of gaming friends.

I am certainly not the biggest fan of GS's open "new" policy, but as long as you are in the store, you can clearly see what you are buying. Whenever they try to push the opened copies on me, I ask if they have any sealed ones. If they don't, I walk away. I've bought opened copies once or twice, but only when a game is somewhat difficult to find, and I don't wanna waste time and gas driving around.

As long as the games are "new," as in they haven't been used, I don't see why they shouldn't be allowed to do it. If there was something illegal about it, I'm sure someone would have brought a suit against them already, considering the wealth of crazy class-action suits we see in the US.
 
I am not so sure you can prove that a game has been used w/o visual imperfections.

This makes it hard to Sue them. As for the gameday sales I (stupidly) bought viking at one of their sales they freakin knew it was a POS along with the other games out there! this sale is just bullshit, as they take games they know suck and sell them to suckers (this was when I found CAG).
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Don't really see how it's shady.
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That shady part I mean is that they gut new games and if they don't sell as new they make them used. Isn't that illegal? Like a business could get games to be sold at a certain price, but open them and sell them for more used. I know that's not what they're doing, but you would think that the practice of selling new games as used would be outlawed simply so it could be prevented from being used for unjust profiteering.
 
[quote name='serenitygod']I am not so sure you can prove that a game has been used w/o visual imperfections.

This makes it hard to Sue them.[/quote]

True, but I was more referring to the simple fact that they open them. If there was anything wrong with it from a legal standpoint, I'm sure someone somewhere would have tried something already.

[quote name='J7.']That shady part I mean is that they gut new games and if they don't sell as new they make them used. Isn't that illegal? Like a business could get games to be sold at a certain price, but open them and sell them for more used. I know that's not what they're doing, but you would think that the practice of selling new games as used would be outlawed simply so it could be prevented from being used for unjust profiteering.[/quote]

Hmmm, I see what you're saying, but I don't think it's shady. If anything, the reverse would be the shadier action...the fact that they open games and still sell them as new. Though, as I said, I don't feel that is shady, either, as long as they don't try to fool you into thinking it is still sealed.
 
[quote name='J7.']That shady part I mean is that they gut new games and if they don't sell as new they make them used. Isn't that illegal? Like a business could get games to be sold at a certain price, but open them and sell them for more used. I know that's not what they're doing, but you would think that the practice of selling new games as used would be outlawed simply so it could be prevented from being used for unjust profiteering.[/quote]Yes, anybody who sells a new game as used should serve time. I think selling games in perfect condition as used is right up there with rape and littering.
 
[quote name='TimPV3']Yes, anybody who sells a new game as used should serve time. I think selling games in perfect condition as used is right up there with rape and littering.[/quote]

I believe you mean "Selling games in perfect condition as new is right up there with rape and littering"? It didn't make a whole lot of sense.

I would like to see what will be on this ad! So we can see what we can get before rushing out to the stores to be disappointed.
 
[quote name='BigSexy7947']I believe you mean "Selling games in perfect condition as new is right up there with rape and littering"? It didn't make a whole lot of sense.

I would like to see what will be on this ad! So we can see what we can get before rushing out to the stores to be disappointed.[/QUOTE]

No. He meant what he said. He was making a sarcastic reply to the poster before him who thought it should be illegal to sell new games as used.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Hmmm, I see what you're saying, but I don't think it's shady. If anything, the reverse would be the shadier action...the fact that they open games and still sell them as new. Though, as I said, I don't feel that is shady, either, as long as they don't try to fool you into thinking it is still sealed.[/quote]

The only thing I would consider shady is how this relates to the developer/distributor. I will admit I don't know how this works in relation to video games, so I can't say one way or the other at this point. Does the distributor get less (or no) money if Gamestop guts a new game and then sells it used?

I know with some items stores will get refunded for MSRP drops or unsold product. Again, I don't know if this applies to video games.
 
[quote name='buckythekat']I'm not going to get excited until the list gets leaked

last year was largely disappointing[/quote]

i cant wait..

i have a feeling this year's list wont disappoint us!

i got my fingers crossed.. :bouncy:
 
bigdaddy, I was referring to J7's post.
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[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']

As long as the games are "new," as in they haven't been used, I don't see why they shouldn't be allowed to do it. If there was something illegal about it, I'm sure someone would have brought a suit against them already, considering the wealth of crazy class-action suits we see in the US.[/quote]


They should be sold as an open item, not new. I can't open a new/sealed game in front of the clerk and exchange it for a different game can I? I would only be able to get the same game back, or be asked to trade it in.
 
I just want a nice B2G1 to get my little bro's copies of Unreal Tournament 3 for 360. I just started playing that game, and it rocks. Unfortunately, I'll probably have to buy it for people to find folks to play online against. Midway really dropped the ball on that one.
 
[quote name='kaydigi']They should be sold as an open item, not new. I can't open a new/sealed game in front of the clerk and exchange it for a different game can I? I would only be able to get the same game back, or be asked to trade it in.[/quote]

What they "should" do was not the discussion at hand. We were discussing the legality of what they do. And considering no one has attempted to stop them, it apparently is legal, until we get proof otherwise.
 
[quote name='chimpian']im hoping for a good price on fable 2

that would make me very very happy. ;)[/quote]

2nd.
 
On the whole legal discussion about opening new games and selling them as used things, years ago eb games and gamestop used to allow you to return new games after 7 days in exchange for something else if you didnt like the game. Someone actually sued EB for this and won as he bought a game a customer played for a few days and didnt like and brought it back and it was relabeled new. The guy who purchased the new game saw it had a lot of blemishes and what not on it, and after the lawsuit I believe the GS policy is now you can return used games after 7 days for something else thats used. Im not sure but i think thats how it goes.

Now im not sure if employees are allowed to use that check out policy on new games but if they are that is kinda shady to me.
 
How much I care about games getting gutted -----> 0

How much I care about getting games cheap ------> 100

Honestly, I never understood the big deal, especially if you're just going to go home and play them anyway. The only sketchy issue is that GS has a sign-out policy, wherein employees can sign out copies of games to try them out, and this often involves new games. Technically, those games could then get sold as new. Is this underhanded? Yeah, a bit. That said, I've never seen anyone try to sell a game as new that didn't actually look new. And if employees return the game in any condition other than how then received it, they need to pay for it.

And yes, I work part-time at a GS for just a few hours a week (reminds me of the old days). I guess it depends on the store, though, as far as how honest the employees are.

As for the Gamedays Sale, I guarantee the games will be gutted. It's the best way for them to get the physical copies out there in the bins for people to browse. It just makes sense from a sales perspective.

Making mountains out of molehills, if you ask me.

On an unrelated note, yes DaddyBoJangles, you do need to finish Flower!
 
[quote name='dabogues']How much I care about games getting gutted -----> 0

How much I care about getting games cheap ------> 100

Honestly, I never understood the big deal, especially if you're just going to go home and play them anyway. The only sketchy issue is that GS has a sign-out policy, wherein employees can sign out copies of games to try them out, and this often involves new games. Technically, those games could then get sold as new. Is this underhanded? Yeah, a bit. That said, I've never seen anyone try to sell a game as new that didn't actually look new. And if employees return the game in any condition other than how then received it, they need to pay for it.[/quote]

Any time I've received a gutted "new" game from them, it has always had scratches, fingerprints, or weird dirty blothes that didn't seem to come off. Granted, this was only a few times, but I'm not very happy about that. It's in less than new condition when it could very easily be kept brand new.

Also, not all of us go home and play these right away. I bought six games last summer and I've only played one so far. I've got such a huge backlog, it could be years before I touch these, so I'd rather have a new copy sitting on my shelf for years. If it gets valuable, I can just sell it and buy a cheaper used copy. If it doesn't, I can just open it and play it.
 
[quote name='Capitalizt']Come on Gamestop employees...Post this list for us and receive major positive karma. ;)[/quote]

There is no list as of yet. My guess is that GameStop Corporate is still discussing with game publishers what games they can buy on a massive scale for cheap.

Trust me, as soon as a list is sent out, CAG will know about it within 6 hours.
 
[quote name='DaddyBoJangles']Now im not sure if employees are allowed to use that check out policy on new games but if they are that is kinda shady to me.[/quote]

According to most GS employees that pass through, they are not to suppose to "borrow" new games. I'm sure some do, though, considering the lax implementation of rules that often takes place at GS stores.
 
Subscribing to this thread. I got quite a few games from the one 2 years ago but completely passed on last year's. Hopefully, there'll be better stuff this year.
 
I was in my local gamestop yesterday and they were talking about the sale. They said it was gonna be 50% off all new games. I ask about any specials on the used games and they said there wasnt any that they was aware of yet.
 
[quote name='bigblock0303']I was in my local gamestop yesterday and they were talking about the sale. They said it was gonna be 50% off all new games. I ask about any specials on the used games and they said there wasnt any that they was aware of yet.[/quote]

Oh wow, this would be great. Count me in for HotD Overkill if that's the case. I'm sure there's others I'd be willing to get as well.
 
[quote name='Rave Child']Any time I've received a gutted "new" game from them, it has always had scratches, fingerprints, or weird dirty blothes that didn't seem to come off. Granted, this was only a few times, but I'm not very happy about that. It's in less than new condition when it could very easily be kept brand new.

Also, not all of us go home and play these right away. I bought six games last summer and I've only played one so far. I've got such a huge backlog, it could be years before I touch these, so I'd rather have a new copy sitting on my shelf for years. If it gets valuable, I can just sell it and buy a cheaper used copy. If it doesn't, I can just open it and play it.[/quote]

Don't forget that the copies being played in the store systems are also the so-called "new" copies.
 
50% new is a big hit-but that'll be guaranteed inventory mover-just take the recent CC closeout for example-when the thing hits 60-70, loads of standard games were gone short of those shovelwares, and one thing GS does right in this instance is that they typically never stock too many copies of any game, so that'll mean they'll have a pretty empty store in 2-3 weeks if they put 50% off on all new games....but we know they'll be losing so much money that would make 50% off all new games an impossibility...I'd be more inclined to interpret what the GS guy said as all the games on sale are new games, rather than the sale is on all new games...

I am sure this has been beaten to death already, but GS gutting copies of games ticks off some (including me), while others don't really care-I've not seen one guy who actually prefers to buy gutted copies over sealed copies for the same price...
 
Hey if you guys do get a gutted copy that looks a little shitty or if you just want to try this...

Mention the "SHOPWORN" discount. Automatically takes 10% off anything. I think it has to be used on each individual item so if you get three gutted games request it for all three.

Chances are many part time or new GS employees wont even know it exists. They don't fucking tell employees it's there but it is. If you get a manager or assistant manager they'll know exactly what it is.

It's usually used on guides that are pretty beat up from being on the shelf.

Also, they might try to weasel their way out of using it as corporate fucking hates it. We would get e mails telling us we were using too many in a given week.
 
[quote name='xrickyb86x']Hey if you guys do get a gutted copy that looks a little shitty or if you just want to try this...

Mention the "SHOPWORN" discount. Automatically takes 10% off anything. I think it has to be used on each individual item so if you get three gutted games request it for all three.

Chances are many part time or new GS employees wont even know it exists. They don't fucking tell employees it's there but it is. If you get a manager or assistant manager they'll know exactly what it is.

It's usually used on guides that are pretty beat up from being on the shelf.

Also, they might try to weasel their way out of using it as corporate fucking hates it. We would get e mails telling us we were using too many in a given week.[/quote]

thanks for the tip. One time they offered to take 10% off something because it was the last copy of a wireless adapter and the box was beat up so I guess that was this
 
No problem. When I worked there and I was ringing up a game that I would be on the fence about buying because it's a gut or the condition on the used copy was bad I would bring it to the customers attention. If they would ask "Can you do something about it?" I would take the 10% off no problem. If they were comfortable with the condition then I wouldn't even bring it up. Kind of sucks that way but I was just looking out for my job. Like I said, the higher ups hate when we would use it.
 
Looking forward to this year's list-- last time I picked up Brave Story and Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX for $30.

If you want sealed games, you can always order from the website instead of taking your chances in a store.
 
[quote name='polly']For a month-away sale with virtually NO details, it sure is getting a lot of posts...[/quote]

As of this weekend, it will be three weeks away and it will basically be GameStop's biggest sale short of Black Friday weekend. It also happens to be the weekend of the DSi launch so folks likely want to know what's going to be going up now so they can save or hold back on current games they want to buy in the hope of picking up various gems at this sale.

I expect more DS games then anything. Given it IS the DSi launch weekend, publishers could move a huge amount of slow selling games, both good and shovelware in a short amount of time to folks picking up a DSi.

In these times you jump on sales whenever you can if they don't have complete crap to offer and GameStop rarely does any really noticeable sales. Plus for some folks, they will use this as pre-Christmas shopping.
 
[quote name='polly']For a month-away sale with virtually NO details, it sure is getting a lot of posts...[/quote]

That's because these are usually pretty damn good.
 
[quote name='polly']For a month-away sale with virtually NO details, it sure is getting a lot of posts...[/quote]


I agree. Maybe we should all stop posting until the list gets posted, that way, I won't have to check this thread every 20 minutes.
 
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