GS opens 5,000th store

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The unstoppable videogame retailer GameStop has hit a new milestone -- its 5,000 th store. This new haven of the underpaid, overworked, and often ill-informed cropped up in Jackson, California today, signifying what GameStop COO Dan DeMatteo calls "a spectacular effort" by the company's some 44,000 employees.


To those of you who think it's miserable shopping there, it's even worse working for them. Take it from me; the company took many hours away from my family and many years off of my life ... but I did make off with about 784 over-sized videogame related t-shirts. But don't even get me started.


For every 500 stores, though, there are those shining beacons, where the store is not only clean, but employees are helpful and (*gasp*) friendly. There's always the hope that this store is one of the "good ones," but things look grim for the 500 to 550 new stores GameStop Inc. plans on opening in the near future.


So who's going to be the first one to pre-order Madden NFL 2009 at this new store? Talk about a milestone!
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before i make a comment, let me go to my GS and preorder M4DD3N 2009, i heard its going to be limited and if i dont preorder it, i wont be able to get it, EVARRrR!!
 
Some Gamestops are okay. The one my friend runs is great. I even got them to stop doing some of their reprehensible behaviour.

I complained soo much about putting stickers directly on the inserts of the dvd cases that they now keep the backing on the sticker and just slip in under the clear dvd cover on the spine, it doesnt actually 'stick' to anything. They call it the "my last name" method.

Still working on getting them to stop gutting games, but thats a much bigger fight.;)
 
I heard on the local news last week that they are opening a Gamestop, Office Depot and Starbucks across the street from my local Super Walmart. The stores are suppose to open in January 2008.
 
I've suggested to GS to open a store in my town because its either Wal-Mart or a 22 mile drive to any other store that carries games. But they just ignore my requests.
 
Why the hell would you want a Gamestop when you have the internet?

Screw Gamestop. The only place worse to buy games from is Best Buy.
 
[quote name='Koggit']Why the hell would you want a Gamestop when you have the internet?.[/quote]

alot of people pre-order the games at their store when they have preorder bonuses. but other than that, online is where you could get it slightly cheaper although most the time you'd have to wait a week for it to be delivered. but everyone else is doing preorders now too just to bring in more people at their stores.
 
In Waterford, CT there's three in the same mall (each about 40 feet apart) and another just down the road. Actually, most malls in CT seem to have at least two (either an EB and a GS or an EB and an EBX).
 
[quote name='Koggit']Why the hell would you want a Gamestop when you have the internet?
[/quote]

Cos I like the used games I buy to be complete and in good condition.
 
For any Macomb County Michiganders here, most people are familiar with the former unholy four, when in a 1 square mile (one on each corner), there were formerly 4 gamestop's/EB games, untill the EB games in the nearby mall shut down, but has since been replaced with a gamestop 1 mile further down in the new outdoor mall. In addition, there's a gamestop 2 miles down. So, that's 5 in a 3 mile area, wtf I say.
 
I doubt gamestop opened 5000 stores. Most of the Gamestops in my area is brought out Funcolands, K.B. Toystores, and Electronic Botiques.

I never in my life have I seen a gamestop open from scratch. I have even seen one open in the middle of a burnt out sector where there is no stores for miles besides a blood clinic.

So people who play videogames are so desperate that they will sell blood for games?

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[quote name='gamegal']
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[/quote]Actually there's a letter in the latest Game Informer where a girl writes that her boyfriend had to sell plasma to buy Persona 3. He passed out before the opening sequence was over. That's dedication!

[quote name='thorbahn3']A new GS opened, I shit you not, about 500 feet away from a GS that's inside the mall where I live.[/quote]You live in a mall? Are you this guy?
 
o_O You live in a mall?

[quote name='thorbahn3']A new GS opened, I shit you not, about 500 feet away from a GS that's inside the mall where I live.[/quote]
 
[quote name='cranguy']
You live in a mall? Are you this guy?[/quote]

Wow! I hadn't heard about that particular case, but I remember hearing about a very similar one several years ago. That's hilarious. You know they're serious when they have a china hutch and a waffle iron.
 
[quote name='thorbahn3']A new GS opened, I shit you not, about 500 feet away from a GS that's inside the mall where I live.[/QUOTE]
I have a GS in my mall and then right out front of the mall in a shopping center is another GS.
 
[quote name='addicted2games']I have a GS in my mall and then right out front of the mall in a shopping center is another GS.[/QUOTE]


I have a mall with 2 GS's and outside of it is a shopping center with... yes... another GS
 
[quote name='zman73']I have a mall with 2 GS's and outside of it is a shopping center with... yes... another GS[/QUOTE]
Well, my mall had two GS's but for our small town I guess they thought two was enough with the one outside the mall.
 
Only 5000?

Theres one in the mall, then next to the gas station next to the mall there is one, then next to the BB next to the mall there is one. 3 in about 10 minutes walking distance, when we probably don't even need one. The gas station one is really good though despite their "sell opened games as new" policy, its the cleanist and has the friendlist people. The other 2 are hellholes filled with idiots.
 
Simplest analogy I can think of as to why Gamestops' growth won't slow down anytime soon. Two words: STUPID CONSUMERS

Think of it this way, for every single hardcore gamer who comes in looking for the latest Shin Megami Tensei game and if they can't find it new, they will settle for it used, but ONLY if its mint and complete, there are probably 20 people who treat their games as disposable entertainment who won't care if the game looks like someone used it on a belt sander for an hour or as a replacement coaster/frisbee.

If all stupid consumers ceased to exist, Gamestop and any other chain that thrives on the ignorance of those very consumers might not even exist as the monoliths they do today.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']Simplest analogy I can think of as to why Gamestops' growth won't slow down anytime soon. Two words: STUPID CONSUMERS

Think of it this way, for every single hardcore gamer who comes in looking for the latest Shin Megami Tensei game and if they can't find it new, they will settle for it used, but ONLY if its mint and complete, there are probably 20 people who treat their games as disposable entertainment who won't care if the game looks like someone used it on a belt sander for an hour or as a replacement coaster/frisbee.

If all stupid consumers ceased to exist, Gamestop and any other chain that thrives on the ignorance of those very consumers might not even exist as the monoliths they do today.[/quote]
Don't forget the unknowing parents who will buy games in any condition.
 
[quote name='Puffa469']Cos I like the used games I buy to be complete and in good condition.[/QUOTE]
So tell people you'll only buy their games if they are complete and in good condition.

I've purchased a few used games off CAG, and they've always been in infinitely better condition than anything I've found at Gamestop, even digging around to find a decent copy.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']If all stupid consumers ceased to exist[/QUOTE]

I don't know that I've read a more unlikely "if" in my life.
 
Great, 5000 places that are great retailers to rob at gunpoint.. and due to Gamestop's lack of concern for employee safety and higher concern on distrusting employees by only recording their work to prevent theft.. you too can work around video games, get murdered during a robbery, and Gamestop won't even give enough of a shit to close the store.

I really hope that they get so big, an antitrust lawsuit makes them divest their holdings.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']Simplest analogy I can think of as to why Gamestops' growth won't slow down anytime soon. Two words: STUPID CONSUMERS

If all stupid consumers ceased to exist...[/quote]

Might as well wish for the sun not to rise tomorrow... ;)


I have alot of friends that work for or manage Gamestops. And they know that the only time I ever buy anything from them is during the b2g1 sales. Combined with the Edge card thats 43% off the listed price. Thats when I stock up on games. Unless theres a preorder bonus Im dying to get, I buy all my new games from Amazon. No tax & Free ship > Gamestop.
 
[quote name='Skylander7']Great, 5000 places that are great retailers to rob at gunpoint.. and due to Gamestop's lack of concern for employee safety and higher concern on distrusting employees by only recording their work to prevent theft.. you too can work around video games, get murdered during a robbery[/QUOTE]...yeeeeeaaah, that applies to pretty much any store. It's not like JC Penney has anti-gun lasers, or FYE has bulletproof glass.
 
[quote name='TimPV3']...yeeeeeaaah, that applies to pretty much any store. It's not like JC Penney has anti-gun lasers, or FYE has bulletproof glass.[/QUOTE]

True, but those are much bigger stores, where more can go wrong, most GS's Ive been in are small, Ive been in there late night to find 2 girls working there, I felt bad for them

And I generally only shop at GS when there are coupon deals or B1G2 deals... this latest coupon has been used quite a few times by myself to scoop up some GB games and a few copies of Wii Sports
 
[quote name='PyroGamer']So tell people you'll only buy their games if they are complete and in good condition.

I've purchased a few used games off CAG, and they've always been in infinitely better condition than anything I've found at Gamestop, even digging around to find a decent copy.[/quote]

yeah sometimes I trade in things or even noticed people trading games in at some points they are lazy to check if the game is scratched or not. They just quickly open the game to make sure there is one inside.
 
About the underpaid thing. I was in a Gamestop 2 days ago and they happened to be doing an interview. They hired the person and said they would be making $7.50 an hour. Is that really underpaid for what they do? Is that underpaid for a comparable job at any other retailer? I'm not a big fan of Gamestop as they seem to price games high, but $7.50 seems like a decent wage for a part time clerk.
 
[quote name='thorbahn3']A new GS opened, I shit you not, about 500 feet away from a GS that's inside the mall where I live.[/quote]

Thats nothing. We have a mall here with 3 gamestop/ebgames here.
 
[quote name='TimPV3']...yeeeeeaaah, that applies to pretty much any store. It's not like JC Penney has anti-gun lasers, or FYE has bulletproof glass.[/QUOTE]

Well.. from my personal experience, many of the FYE stores that I've visited are usually in malls. I'm also willing to bet that if an employee was murdered or beaten (because it's happened at a couple of my local Gamestops lately).. they would at least give more of a shit about the guy. I've also noticed that they have security cameras storewide; many Gamestop (as the one in Marietta) primarily focused on watching the employee for theft instead of store security.

Furthermore.. since JC Penney is a larger chain, it also has a better visual security network. It's almost always in a mall.. which has contracted security (aka rent-a-cops, or actual police officers). They have MUCH better drawer-drop policies. Hell.. most Gamestops don't even have inventory tags. Almost the ONLY theft detection/deterrence in many GS stores focus on shrink reduction, not actual security.

Gamestops have become a prime target for armed robbery. Numerous stories have surfaced in the past year or two about GS stores nationwide getting knocked off. The company has a culture and notorious reputation of mistreating and undervaluing its employees. Most responsible organizations would work to provide assistance to coworkers and families of an associate in such an event; I'm willing to bet Gamestop did not.

Great.. store # 5,000. Now what are you going to do about your pathetic management structure.. or what about a kid who was murdered for your store that you likely had working alone, just to save a little extra on your payroll?
 
We have no less than 3 Gamestop brand stores in a 2-3 miles radius of each other here, with only one being enclosed in a mall. The other two are in free standing open air strip malls.

And, the one employee who used to work for one of the bigger stores up here even said that the cameras they have in store DON'T WORK, which is I guess why he had no fear of just handing me pennied games/guides for a while.
 
[quote name='Skylander7']
Great.. store # 5,000. Now what are you going to do about your pathetic management structure.. or what about a kid who was murdered for your store that you likely had working alone, just to save a little extra on your payroll?[/quote]

good point there.. they certainly do care more about the business than they do with their employees. if you have people who have less experience with management, and you have a upper management whos unwilling to train them well, then you will have a shitty store with shitty employees. and just because people have managed a store before doesn't mean they know what they're doing.

if they for once, stop recounting their profits and just focus for once on customer service, they will not only win back older customers, but will keep current customers coming back for more. word of mouth is a powerful thing. but, if this company is comparable to a cow, then it will be hard to teach them new things.
 
Yeah, " stupid consumers".

I can't even come up with a sarcastic comment to counter that ignorant statement. Ok, there's 5000 stores out there. How many Rhino's are there? Game Crazy? Are they nation wide? Everyone can't buy things off of ebay, or buy used games off of CAG. GamesStop is not the best store out there. Not even close. But it's an accesable, conveniant way to buy games lower than MSRP. You show me a game store that can beat GameStop in those areas and your "stupid consumers" comment will become valid.
 
[quote name='Skylander7']

Great.. store # 5,000. Now what are you going to do about your pathetic management structure.. or what about a kid who was murdered for your store that you likely had working alone, just to save a little extra on your payroll?[/quote]

The guy wasnt working alone. There were three employees in the store at the time of the robbery. Or at least two and a customer. The robber/murderer tied up three people.

The manager was a fitness guy, in great shape, he looked like he could take care of himself if the robber didnt have a gun.
 
[quote name='Puffa469']The guy wasnt working alone. There were three employees in the store at the time of the robbery. Or at least two and a customer. The robber/murderer tied up three people.

The manager was a fitness guy, in great shape, he looked like he could take care of himself if the robber didnt have a gun.[/QUOTE]

Oh, I stand corrected. I read the article yesterday, and haven't seen it again since. I hope it doesn't detract from my point though, as young employees are often working alone and responsible for after hours cash drops at times.

Gamestop stores have been robbed numerous times at gunpoint here. Here's an article on a group that hit numerous stores on the East coast:
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=7257868
 
[quote name='Punk_Raven']Yeah, " stupid consumers".

I can't even come up with a sarcastic comment to counter that ignorant statement. Ok, there's 5000 stores out there. How many Rhino's are there? Game Crazy? Are they nation wide? Everyone can't buy things off of ebay, or buy used games off of CAG. GamesStop is not the best store out there. Not even close. But it's an accesable, conveniant way to buy games lower than MSRP. You show me a game store that can beat GameStop in those areas and your "stupid consumers" comment will become valid.[/quote]

$5 below MSRP is ridiculous to most normal people though, considering what whoever traded them in ended up geting for them in the first place. And sadly, with Movie Gallery's financial troubles, I see yet another chain being absorbed into the monolith of Gamestop.

I'll say it again, if not for all of the stupid consumers who would rather the convenience(and ass raping on trade values) of dealing with a scumbag company like Gamestop, we would have some REAL competition in the market and they would've never made it to 5000 stores.

Plus, as someone else said, if not for them gobbling up their competition, many of those 5000 stores wouldn't be counted in that total.
 
[quote name='Punk_Raven'] Everyone can't buy things off of ebay, or buy used games off of CAG.[/quote]

Actually, yes, they can, because more people would be selling games, too.
 
My mall has 27 GameStops, and they bought my neighbour's house and moved in next door to me, and yesterday they opened a new store inside my head.
 
[quote name='Punk_Raven']Yeah, " stupid consumers".

I can't even come up with a sarcastic comment to counter that ignorant statement. Ok, there's 5000 stores out there. How many Rhino's are there? Game Crazy? Are they nation wide? Everyone can't buy things off of ebay, or buy used games off of CAG. GamesStop is not the best store out there. Not even close. But it's an accesable, conveniant way to buy games lower than MSRP. You show me a game store that can beat GameStop in those areas and your "stupid consumers" comment will become valid.[/quote]
LMAO

I didn't know $39.99 for Mario Kart Double Dash was below MSRP. Same goes for $34.99 for Smash Bros. Melee, $24.99 for Metroid Prime 2, Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, or Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door. Didn't know $69.99 and $79.99 were below MSRP for Marvel vs Capcom 2 for the Xbox and PS2 respectively.
 
I don't know, maybe it's me. Maybe I'm the only one in this entire world who cannot buy/sell/trade via the internet and does not have a mom & pop in accesable distance. I'm a big fuckin' idiot, though, for shopping at GS. I shouldn't even play games at all if I'm buying them from GS.

[quote name='Unickuta']Actually, yes, they can, because more people would be selling games, too.[/quote]

I tried , and I can't make any sense of that at all. Anyone want to volunteer?
 
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