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omgoodness... 38 in a few days!!! that's overkill man. i did it 8 times in a 2 1/2 month period. imho, don't think anybody should be abusing it like that.
looks like the 10 gift coupon doesn't work anymore at ebgames.com
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But still EBGAmes is NOT AUTHORIZED to charge more than we agreed to when confirming the order. I have filed a complaint to my credit card companies regarding this matter and my credit card company will cancel the transactions, but I have to return the merchandise... that's it.
The cool thing is that my credit card company called EBGames and argued with them in front of me... and guess who wins the case? I am, EBGames is really doing something illegal by jacking up the price (although we all kind of did something illegal too, at least they should just cancel the order).
The cool thing is that my credit card company called EBGames and argued with them in front of me... and guess who wins the case? I am, EBGames is really doing something illegal by jacking up the price (although we all kind of did something illegal too, at least they should just cancel the order).
[quote name='doraemonkerpal']omgoodness... 38 in a few days!!! that's overkill man. i did it 8 times in a 2 1/2 month period. imho, don't think anybody should be abusing it like that.[/quote]
I'll be honest....I didn't catch that "one per household" thing. I didn't relize it till I called. I did think that this was a little to good for a promotion though. thats why I was calling customer support to make sure everything was on the up and up. I also canceled all the orders that I could (as well as having customer support canceling some). now that I know about it though I agree with you I was abusing it. though unintentionally.
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I'll be honest....I didn't catch that "one per household" thing. I didn't relize it till I called. I did think that this was a little to good for a promotion though. thats why I was calling customer support to make sure everything was on the up and up. I also canceled all the orders that I could (as well as having customer support canceling some). now that I know about it though I agree with you I was abusing it. though unintentionally.
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did you guys cancel your original preorder? maybe that's why they're not honoring your GCs. I got both of my games shipped to me with the $10 off for both of them.
Man, I have one more GC left to use. I really want Ninja Gaiden but I'm sure they wont allow me to use the GC.
Man, I have one more GC left to use. I really want Ninja Gaiden but I'm sure they wont allow me to use the GC.
I got charged $10.98 for rygar and gift wrap, after I ordered it for 98 cents. I called ebgames up and told them that I got charged more, and the guy said that he would credit my account $10. The game shipped today, but now I see a credit for $10.98 on my credit card. Does this mean I got it for free?
"Not reading the terms" does not equate to being a 'loophole.'
And if you didn't read the terms and fine print, for a website you didn't know much about [RR], and _to whom you gave your credit card_, if the worst thing that happens is that EB cancels your order or charges you the extra ten bucks, you'll be lucky.
It's like those contests that say 'Void to residents of Minnesota' or whatever. If it slips through, and especially if you are aware of that, you are intentionally defrauding the company. [Not quite the situation with a contest, but still.]
I woudn't be surprised if some of you ended up with multiple monthly 9.00 charges for the RR club or something.
Officer, you can't give me a ticket, I didn't see the speed limit sign!
It is odd that they're focusing on accessory orders first, but it could be that those come from a different department and have to have a little manual intervention into the order...or something...
While EBGames might not be authorized to charge more than the agreed upon price, and would be 110% in the clear to cancel every single one of the orders, if a credit card company called them up, EB would also have a valid argument that one of the credit card's cardholders was purposefully attempting to defraud them and Reservation Rewards. I don't know how that would relate to their ability to 'correct' the charge, but it would certainly go a ways toward defending it.
And if you didn't read the terms and fine print, for a website you didn't know much about [RR], and _to whom you gave your credit card_, if the worst thing that happens is that EB cancels your order or charges you the extra ten bucks, you'll be lucky.
It's like those contests that say 'Void to residents of Minnesota' or whatever. If it slips through, and especially if you are aware of that, you are intentionally defrauding the company. [Not quite the situation with a contest, but still.]
I woudn't be surprised if some of you ended up with multiple monthly 9.00 charges for the RR club or something.
Officer, you can't give me a ticket, I didn't see the speed limit sign!
It is odd that they're focusing on accessory orders first, but it could be that those come from a different department and have to have a little manual intervention into the order...or something...
While EBGames might not be authorized to charge more than the agreed upon price, and would be 110% in the clear to cancel every single one of the orders, if a credit card company called them up, EB would also have a valid argument that one of the credit card's cardholders was purposefully attempting to defraud them and Reservation Rewards. I don't know how that would relate to their ability to 'correct' the charge, but it would certainly go a ways toward defending it.
what Wal-Mart scam?
Anyways, right now were just all speculating, worrying, and wondering. I think we just all wait it out and see what happens. I don't see a "federal case" coming out of this, or anyone getting woke up in the morning by cops at the door. I think EB has it under control, and that the most that will happen to anyone is either get your credit card charged for the full amount, get your order cancelled, or even possibly be asked to pay for the full price or ship your orders back.
With the mass amount of people that used mass amounts of these coupons, I don't think it would be feasable to EB to issue lawsuits for everyone.
So for now, lets just see what happens, if they charge your card and you dont want em....just send em back. If you get your order cancelled, deal with it. I have to say I regret trying this, if I get my games and nothing else is said about it I will be happy, but I will read the Terms next time something like this comes up on CAG.
So everyone stop worry, its going to be ok. And to everyone bashing us for being "unethical, law breaking bastards" and such, cram it, its not like we killed anybody or organized a worldwide drug cartel.
Anyways, right now were just all speculating, worrying, and wondering. I think we just all wait it out and see what happens. I don't see a "federal case" coming out of this, or anyone getting woke up in the morning by cops at the door. I think EB has it under control, and that the most that will happen to anyone is either get your credit card charged for the full amount, get your order cancelled, or even possibly be asked to pay for the full price or ship your orders back.
With the mass amount of people that used mass amounts of these coupons, I don't think it would be feasable to EB to issue lawsuits for everyone.
So for now, lets just see what happens, if they charge your card and you dont want em....just send em back. If you get your order cancelled, deal with it. I have to say I regret trying this, if I get my games and nothing else is said about it I will be happy, but I will read the Terms next time something like this comes up on CAG.
So everyone stop worry, its going to be ok. And to everyone bashing us for being "unethical, law breaking bastards" and such, cram it, its not like we killed anybody or organized a worldwide drug cartel.
[quote name='dtcarson']"Not reading the terms" does not equate to being a 'loophole.'
And if you didn't read the terms and fine print, for a website you didn't know much about [RR], and _to whom you gave your credit card_, if the worst thing that happens is that EB cancels your order or charges you the extra ten bucks, you'll be lucky.
It's like those contests that say 'Void to residents of Minnesota' or whatever. If it slips through, and especially if you are aware of that, you are intentionally defrauding the company. [Not quite the situation with a contest, but still.]
I woudn't be surprised if some of you ended up with multiple monthly 9.00 charges for the RR club or something.
Officer, you can't give me a ticket, I didn't see the speed limit sign!
It is odd that they're focusing on accessory orders first, but it could be that those come from a different department and have to have a little manual intervention into the order...or something...
While EBGames might not be authorized to charge more than the agreed upon price, and would be 110% in the clear to cancel every single one of the orders, if a credit card company called them up, EB would also have a valid argument that one of the credit card's cardholders was purposefully attempting to defraud them and Reservation Rewards. I don't know how that would relate to their ability to 'correct' the charge, but it would certainly go a ways toward defending it.[/quote]
the only way it would be attempted fraud is if you gave them a diffrent name and address each time. the burden is on EB not the customer. they don't have to complete the orders but they have no choice but to honor the ones that have shipped out. I wouldn't doubt that I wouldn't and will not end up with multipul 9 dollar charges. thats covered in your canceling membership agreement.
Face it it was EB's mistake and there paying for it. trust me if the shoe was on the other foot you know for a fact they would hold you to it.
so quit being a corprate whore
(that was just a joke)
And if you didn't read the terms and fine print, for a website you didn't know much about [RR], and _to whom you gave your credit card_, if the worst thing that happens is that EB cancels your order or charges you the extra ten bucks, you'll be lucky.
It's like those contests that say 'Void to residents of Minnesota' or whatever. If it slips through, and especially if you are aware of that, you are intentionally defrauding the company. [Not quite the situation with a contest, but still.]
I woudn't be surprised if some of you ended up with multiple monthly 9.00 charges for the RR club or something.
Officer, you can't give me a ticket, I didn't see the speed limit sign!
It is odd that they're focusing on accessory orders first, but it could be that those come from a different department and have to have a little manual intervention into the order...or something...
While EBGames might not be authorized to charge more than the agreed upon price, and would be 110% in the clear to cancel every single one of the orders, if a credit card company called them up, EB would also have a valid argument that one of the credit card's cardholders was purposefully attempting to defraud them and Reservation Rewards. I don't know how that would relate to their ability to 'correct' the charge, but it would certainly go a ways toward defending it.[/quote]
the only way it would be attempted fraud is if you gave them a diffrent name and address each time. the burden is on EB not the customer. they don't have to complete the orders but they have no choice but to honor the ones that have shipped out. I wouldn't doubt that I wouldn't and will not end up with multipul 9 dollar charges. thats covered in your canceling membership agreement.
Face it it was EB's mistake and there paying for it. trust me if the shoe was on the other foot you know for a fact they would hold you to it.
so quit being a corprate whore
(that was just a joke)So, because I don't like blatantly ripping off a deal/company [which is different from taking advantge of a deal], I'm told to 'cram it' [even though I don't recall every typing or seeing the words 'unethical law breaking bastards' [until now, of course], and called a corporate whore [although I do appreciate the smiley].
No, I just like to do the right thing. Sometimes there are shades of grey, and sometimes deals can be manipulated, and sometimes 'deals' are actually ripoffs. Especially when, clear as day:
"Your $10.00 Electronic Gift Voucher is redeemable within 90 days. This offer is non-transferable and limited to one per household. " Is it 'illegal' to do what has been done by many? Not that I know of. Is it 'wrong'? In my opinion, yes. And while that may not be like killing somebody or some heinous crime like that, out of little acorns do mighty oaks grow. I fully believe that the large ills of today's society [kids killing each other for shoes, etc.] are related to the small ills [drivers cutting each other off and running red lights]. Certainly one is 'worse' than the other, but they're both based in one thing: selfishness. I'm all for cheapassness, and I'll admit, I want stuff and I want the best for my family, but there are still things that are right and wrong that override that.
Anyway, codes are dead, I didn't get one, if you people who used 74 of them can do so in good conscience, it's a free world and there's worse things out there to do, but a lot of people probably think a little less of you now. Not to mention, with the snafu this turned into, EBGames is that much less likely to have any other deals or affiliate bonuses in the future.
No, I just like to do the right thing. Sometimes there are shades of grey, and sometimes deals can be manipulated, and sometimes 'deals' are actually ripoffs. Especially when, clear as day:
"Your $10.00 Electronic Gift Voucher is redeemable within 90 days. This offer is non-transferable and limited to one per household. " Is it 'illegal' to do what has been done by many? Not that I know of. Is it 'wrong'? In my opinion, yes. And while that may not be like killing somebody or some heinous crime like that, out of little acorns do mighty oaks grow. I fully believe that the large ills of today's society [kids killing each other for shoes, etc.] are related to the small ills [drivers cutting each other off and running red lights]. Certainly one is 'worse' than the other, but they're both based in one thing: selfishness. I'm all for cheapassness, and I'll admit, I want stuff and I want the best for my family, but there are still things that are right and wrong that override that.
Anyway, codes are dead, I didn't get one, if you people who used 74 of them can do so in good conscience, it's a free world and there's worse things out there to do, but a lot of people probably think a little less of you now. Not to mention, with the snafu this turned into, EBGames is that much less likely to have any other deals or affiliate bonuses in the future.
Yeah, forgot to address the "multiple 9.00 charge" deal. THey CAN'T charge you 9.00 if you cancel. just BE SURE you've cancelled. If they charge you after that you can fight em in court.
As for dtcarson, I'm glad theres some people who feel this is wrong, it shows character... unethical and law breaking came up in other threads on this, btw. But yeah, you dont like it, dont use it. But don't go on here telling us how wrong we are for doing it. We obviously don't care, and hearing others tell us just pisses most of us off. I have a clear conscience, maybe its just the sucker for a deal in me, or maybe its because EB gamed has shit on me so many times in the past....but I just dont care for there company.
As for dtcarson, I'm glad theres some people who feel this is wrong, it shows character... unethical and law breaking came up in other threads on this, btw. But yeah, you dont like it, dont use it. But don't go on here telling us how wrong we are for doing it. We obviously don't care, and hearing others tell us just pisses most of us off. I have a clear conscience, maybe its just the sucker for a deal in me, or maybe its because EB gamed has shit on me so many times in the past....but I just dont care for there company.
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If you play with fire, you're going to get burned.
Really...if the coupon said "one per household," what the bloody hell did you THINK would happen when they found out? In this case, I really don't think what EB did was wrong - you violated the agreement that you made with them (via accepting the first coupon), so they don't need to honor their end of the deal either.
IANAL, but this just seems to be common sense...
Really...if the coupon said "one per household," what the bloody hell did you THINK would happen when they found out? In this case, I really don't think what EB did was wrong - you violated the agreement that you made with them (via accepting the first coupon), so they don't need to honor their end of the deal either.
IANAL, but this just seems to be common sense...
[quote name='Gothic_Walrus']If you play with fire, you're going to get burned.
Really...if the coupon said "one per household," what the bloody hell did you THINK would happen when they found out? In this case, I really don't think what EB did was wrong - you violated the agreement that you made with them (via accepting the first coupon), so they don't need to honor their end of the deal either.
IANAL, but this just seems to be common sense...[/quote]
He's got a point,
Really...if the coupon said "one per household," what the bloody hell did you THINK would happen when they found out? In this case, I really don't think what EB did was wrong - you violated the agreement that you made with them (via accepting the first coupon), so they don't need to honor their end of the deal either.
IANAL, but this just seems to be common sense...[/quote]
He's got a point,
[quote name='Cmosfm']Yeah, forgot to address the "multiple 9.00 charge" deal. THey CAN'T charge you 9.00 if you cancel. just BE SURE you've cancelled. If they charge you after that you can fight em in court.
As for dtcarson, I'm glad theres some people who feel this is wrong, it shows character... unethical and law breaking came up in other threads on this, btw. But yeah, you dont like it, dont use it. But don't go on here telling us how wrong we are for doing it. We obviously don't care, and hearing others tell us just pisses most of us off. I have a clear conscience, maybe its just the sucker for a deal in me, or maybe its because EB gamed has shit on me so many times in the past....but I just dont care for there company.[/quote]
So basically, you're glad it shows 'character', but you don't care, and you personally think a good deal is worth ripping someone off, or if you don't 'care for' the company, it's okay to rip them off? That also shows character. So if I don't 'care for' you, it's okay to rip you off? And I don't recall every saying *anything* specifically addressed to any person in this thread, rather I kept it general and about the *scenario*, not the people involved with it. You're awfully defensive for someone with a 'clear conscience.' Methinks the queen doth protest too much.
How exactly has EBGames 'shit' on you? Did they sell you one thing, and send you another? Did the package explode when you opened it? Have they kicked your dog, or stolen your car? Insulted your mother? What exactly have they done to make ripping them off 'okay'?
As for dtcarson, I'm glad theres some people who feel this is wrong, it shows character... unethical and law breaking came up in other threads on this, btw. But yeah, you dont like it, dont use it. But don't go on here telling us how wrong we are for doing it. We obviously don't care, and hearing others tell us just pisses most of us off. I have a clear conscience, maybe its just the sucker for a deal in me, or maybe its because EB gamed has shit on me so many times in the past....but I just dont care for there company.[/quote]
So basically, you're glad it shows 'character', but you don't care, and you personally think a good deal is worth ripping someone off, or if you don't 'care for' the company, it's okay to rip them off? That also shows character. So if I don't 'care for' you, it's okay to rip you off? And I don't recall every saying *anything* specifically addressed to any person in this thread, rather I kept it general and about the *scenario*, not the people involved with it. You're awfully defensive for someone with a 'clear conscience.' Methinks the queen doth protest too much.
How exactly has EBGames 'shit' on you? Did they sell you one thing, and send you another? Did the package explode when you opened it? Have they kicked your dog, or stolen your car? Insulted your mother? What exactly have they done to make ripping them off 'okay'?
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[quote name='Cmosfm']Yeah, forgot to address the "multiple 9.00 charge" deal. THey CAN'T charge you 9.00 if you cancel. just BE SURE you've cancelled. If they charge you after that you can fight em in court.
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Uh, no. You also missed the terms where it says you can't re-enroll within 6 months of cancelling your trial membership. Since you also violated that, you aren't eligible for multiple trial membership, which means if they want, they can charge you full price for each one after the first trial. And feel free to go to court, but 99% of people that say "I'll take them to court!" end up doing nothing because it's not worth the time or hassle.
I think I predicted this situation happening about 3 days ago in the original thread that got locked.
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Uh, no. You also missed the terms where it says you can't re-enroll within 6 months of cancelling your trial membership. Since you also violated that, you aren't eligible for multiple trial membership, which means if they want, they can charge you full price for each one after the first trial. And feel free to go to court, but 99% of people that say "I'll take them to court!" end up doing nothing because it's not worth the time or hassle.
I think I predicted this situation happening about 3 days ago in the original thread that got locked.
DT. personally, I dont give a shit either way. I got some free games, I'm happy, that's all that matters to me. I said that stupid stuff about character because I was trying to be nice. But you shit that one out the window.
Anyways, they "shit on me" before quite a few times.
1. in store - found an item marked 19.99 I wanted, they wouldn't let me have it because it was priced 10.00 less than usual.
2. buy one item one day, go back they next day to see it tripled in price when I wanted to buy another one.
3. Ordered a 2 disk game, got the second disk broken, tried to replace it 3 times and they kept sending me disk 1 only. Took me forever to get a refund and still didnt get my games.
4. Bought a gamecube, stopped working within a week, they wouldnt take it back.
and other things, there a shitty company. I dont like them. no, 2 wrongs don't make a right but it sure makes me feel a hell of a lot better.
as for the 9.00 charge, let em charge me, I used my Paypal debit card to pay for it and I never have any money in my account anyways...it will decline there request for the money anyways. suckers.
Anyways, they "shit on me" before quite a few times.
1. in store - found an item marked 19.99 I wanted, they wouldn't let me have it because it was priced 10.00 less than usual.
2. buy one item one day, go back they next day to see it tripled in price when I wanted to buy another one.
3. Ordered a 2 disk game, got the second disk broken, tried to replace it 3 times and they kept sending me disk 1 only. Took me forever to get a refund and still didnt get my games.
4. Bought a gamecube, stopped working within a week, they wouldnt take it back.
and other things, there a shitty company. I dont like them. no, 2 wrongs don't make a right but it sure makes me feel a hell of a lot better.
as for the 9.00 charge, let em charge me, I used my Paypal debit card to pay for it and I never have any money in my account anyways...it will decline there request for the money anyways. suckers.
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I think all that needs to be said at this point is: YOU SUCKAS GOT SERVED!
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LOL!
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I don't know about everyone else but I can still enter the voucher and it takes off $10 the total. I only signed up twice and was able to cancel both.
I told the girl when I called that I made a mistake filling out the info. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. =/
I told the girl when I called that I made a mistake filling out the info. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. =/
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[quote name='Cmosfm'][quote name='Mr Unoriginal']I think all that needs to be said at this point is: YOU SUCKAS GOT SERVED![/quote]
Gotta love it when people are so "unoriginal" that they have to quote popular movies, music & television.
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Will you venture a guess at how many times this rediculous coment has been thrown around? Not that this was a terrible flame, but you have been fairly hostile on this board at least and it doesn't look like you've been here for long, so what exactly is your deal?
Gotta love it when people are so "unoriginal" that they have to quote popular movies, music & television.
[/quote]Will you venture a guess at how many times this rediculous coment has been thrown around? Not that this was a terrible flame, but you have been fairly hostile on this board at least and it doesn't look like you've been here for long, so what exactly is your deal?
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[quote name='Cmosfm']But yeah, you dont like it, dont use it. But don't go on here telling us how wrong we are for doing it. [/quote]
Um, YES we will tell you that you are wrong for scamming, stealing, etc.
Why? Because this is a deal site and we don't want to turn it into a haven for scammers and cheats. It will give CAG.com a bad name and maybe even close it down.
Many of us here are not selfish little pricks, and actually care about the welfare of this site.
Um, YES we will tell you that you are wrong for scamming, stealing, etc.
Why? Because this is a deal site and we don't want to turn it into a haven for scammers and cheats. It will give CAG.com a bad name and maybe even close it down.
Many of us here are not selfish little pricks, and actually care about the welfare of this site.
I care about this site also, this site kicks ass, CHEAP ass! But I think you're barking up the wrong tree. Go flame the person that originally posted this "scam" not the hundreds and possibly thousands of people on here alone who have used it.
First people were mad at Deal master for selling them because they found out they can get it free, now people are mad at those who got them free.
Oh, and Mr. Unoriginal, I don't have a problem. I just don't like being questioned on what I post. Go back, read my original posts on this topic...I was cool and calm until people started with the "this is wrong, you are wrong, and quoting everything I say and posting back with there little smart alecked "comebacks" to everything I have type". I have been here for about 4 months, I just dont post all the time, I apologize for my "newbiness"
First people were mad at Deal master for selling them because they found out they can get it free, now people are mad at those who got them free.
Oh, and Mr. Unoriginal, I don't have a problem. I just don't like being questioned on what I post. Go back, read my original posts on this topic...I was cool and calm until people started with the "this is wrong, you are wrong, and quoting everything I say and posting back with there little smart alecked "comebacks" to everything I have type". I have been here for about 4 months, I just dont post all the time, I apologize for my "newbiness"
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[quote name='Mr Unoriginal'][quote name='Cmosfm'][quote name='Mr Unoriginal']I think all that needs to be said at this point is: YOU SUCKAS GOT SERVED![/quote]
Gotta love it when people are so "unoriginal" that they have to quote popular movies, music & television.
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Will you venture a guess at how many times this rediculous coment has been thrown around? ...[/quote]
including by me, lol! :lol:
Gotta love it when people are so "unoriginal" that they have to quote popular movies, music & television.
[/quote]Will you venture a guess at how many times this rediculous coment has been thrown around? ...[/quote]
including by me, lol! :lol:
So, not to be too blunt, but basically you're a cheap ass*&## with no morals. Glad we got that cleared up. Had you said that at first, we would have saved a lot of time.
And, if they were that bad a company, why would you deal with them at least 5 times? That's not real bright.
And, if they were that bad a company, why would you deal with them at least 5 times? That's not real bright.
No, wrong again, I have morals. I consider myself to be a Christian person. I just don't feel that I did anything wrong here...and nothing you people can say will sway me from believing I DID anything wrong. I payed them each time, I got what I paid for. RR offered coupons, RR didn't think there coupon process through, RR's fault.
I have a question for you....if you walk into EB games B&M and see, say, Ninja Gaiden for Xbox. 3 copies on the shelf...49.99, 49.99 and one mispriced at 9.99...would you buy the one for 9.99 or the one at 49.99 becuase it was the "moral" thing to do?
I still deal with them because unlike some people, I know that shunning off a company and not giving them my buisness does not hurt them...so why not rack in on the DEALS when i can?
I have a question for you....if you walk into EB games B&M and see, say, Ninja Gaiden for Xbox. 3 copies on the shelf...49.99, 49.99 and one mispriced at 9.99...would you buy the one for 9.99 or the one at 49.99 becuase it was the "moral" thing to do?
I still deal with them because unlike some people, I know that shunning off a company and not giving them my buisness does not hurt them...so why not rack in on the DEALS when i can?
It's Christian to rip off a company? Are you one of those go-to-church-on-Christmas-or-Sunday Christians, who then acts like a selfish jerk the other 364 days of the year/6 days of the week? Nothing against Christians as a whole, but I know too many who claim to be, because they get dressed up and spend 1 hour a week in a holy place, then totally disregard any of the teachings throughout their life.
And actually, if you bought one of the codes, or signed up more than once, you *did* do something wrong, that RR *did* 'think through', as explained in the details of the 'deal.' If you didn't read the fine print, that doesn't excuse you; if you don't think it's wrong, then whatever.
I probably wouldn't buy Ninja Gaiden at all....I don't have an Xbox, and it doesn't look like the type of game I'm into. But seriously, that's a different situation--many states have laws saying an item must be sold at the price that's shown. Or I might say 'hey, how much is this?' Or I might just pick it up, if it rung up at ten bucks, yay me, if not, Never mind. But that scenario is apples-and-oranges to this one. A closer equivalent would be if I perhaps switched price tags, or signed up for a "New Customer Discount" fifteen times.
And yes, if you don't shop at a store, and you share the reason you're not shopping wth them with others, you certainly can make a difference. Or at the least, you'd know your money wasn't going to reward poor service and lazy employees. Much like all the bootleg dvd's on Ebay. I would really love to get some anime dvd's for 10% of the MSRP. But the people offering those 'deals' are offering illegal products, which ultimately harms the entire industry, except for them. What about that scenario, would you buy a bootleg DVD if it was a 'deal'?
Which of course means that they have no reason to improve--so if EB has 'shitty' service, it's partly your fault by encouraging them and remaining their customer.
And actually, if you bought one of the codes, or signed up more than once, you *did* do something wrong, that RR *did* 'think through', as explained in the details of the 'deal.' If you didn't read the fine print, that doesn't excuse you; if you don't think it's wrong, then whatever.
I probably wouldn't buy Ninja Gaiden at all....I don't have an Xbox, and it doesn't look like the type of game I'm into. But seriously, that's a different situation--many states have laws saying an item must be sold at the price that's shown. Or I might say 'hey, how much is this?' Or I might just pick it up, if it rung up at ten bucks, yay me, if not, Never mind. But that scenario is apples-and-oranges to this one. A closer equivalent would be if I perhaps switched price tags, or signed up for a "New Customer Discount" fifteen times.
And yes, if you don't shop at a store, and you share the reason you're not shopping wth them with others, you certainly can make a difference. Or at the least, you'd know your money wasn't going to reward poor service and lazy employees. Much like all the bootleg dvd's on Ebay. I would really love to get some anime dvd's for 10% of the MSRP. But the people offering those 'deals' are offering illegal products, which ultimately harms the entire industry, except for them. What about that scenario, would you buy a bootleg DVD if it was a 'deal'?
Which of course means that they have no reason to improve--so if EB has 'shitty' service, it's partly your fault by encouraging them and remaining their customer.
I did NOT say it was Christian to rip a company off, I said I consider myself a Christian. I have my beliefs, and no, I'm not a hypocrite like all the others but I'm also not a "everything has to be exactly by the book and I have to be 100% perfect" Christian either. I don't feel what I did was wrong, excuse me, but I just don't.
As for the bootleg DVD's, yes, I would. Actually I own the X-Files sets bootleg and the Ringu Japanese movies bootleg. I'm sorry but I don't give a flying
ing rats ass about "the industry" and how I'm hurting it by buying these. You know why, I look out for myself first, and if I can buy a DVD set for 25.00 instead of 100.00 just becuase it has a few chinese characters on the package I damn well will.
Same with the EB games thing, basically I made an order of a game, with a coupon, I paid money....if they didn't want me to have it they would have cancelled it. If they still don't want me to have it, they will ask me to send it back, and I will. If they don't ask, then I'm considering that they say it's ok and they accepted my offer of 10.00 off my orders.
I think we're at a stage of pointless bickering and restating the same things weve said over and over agian...plus it just boils down to what I think and what you think, and we're not changing each others minds. So I suggest we cut this nonsense out, ok?
As for the bootleg DVD's, yes, I would. Actually I own the X-Files sets bootleg and the Ringu Japanese movies bootleg. I'm sorry but I don't give a flying
ing rats ass about "the industry" and how I'm hurting it by buying these. You know why, I look out for myself first, and if I can buy a DVD set for 25.00 instead of 100.00 just becuase it has a few chinese characters on the package I damn well will.Same with the EB games thing, basically I made an order of a game, with a coupon, I paid money....if they didn't want me to have it they would have cancelled it. If they still don't want me to have it, they will ask me to send it back, and I will. If they don't ask, then I'm considering that they say it's ok and they accepted my offer of 10.00 off my orders.
I think we're at a stage of pointless bickering and restating the same things weve said over and over agian...plus it just boils down to what I think and what you think, and we're not changing each others minds. So I suggest we cut this nonsense out, ok?
nam1031
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The fine print on EBgames site did clearly state "one per household" it also state you can't re-enroll within 6 months of cancelling your trial membership. now do you still think you DID nothing wrong?
I don't think EBgames should charge more than you agree to pay, but then you did agree to their terms and service before signing up to get the $10 coupon. I don't think EBgames can charge your money but they DO have to right to cancel your order. IMO
i just checked my orders again and all are still minus the 10$
ill admit i didntread the agreement eather, but once it wasmentioned that it wasagained the tos,i stopped doing it, im not saying what i did was right, just claiming ignorance...but i did learn to always read the termswhen something seems too good...
anyone that says they didnt do anything wrong is in denial,at least admit it...
ill admit i didntread the agreement eather, but once it wasmentioned that it wasagained the tos,i stopped doing it, im not saying what i did was right, just claiming ignorance...but i did learn to always read the termswhen something seems too good...
anyone that says they didnt do anything wrong is in denial,at least admit it...
PapiChullo
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This shouldn't turn into a religion thing. It's not that serious. It went on for a while, and now it looks like it's over. I'll admit, I used it a couple times. Was it wrong? Probably. But the fact is that EB is not allowed to charge you more than originally agreed upon, no matter how abused their promotion is getting. What should be done by them, if they want to keep this under control, is that all of the orders should be cancelled. Or at least send some kind of notice to the buyers saying "We're going to increase the price, do you want it or not?" The fact that they are increasing the prices without prior notice is more unethical than people using the codes multiple times, something that is not fully restricted by EB.
hmm i already got a dc for $10 shiped from this offer, and then got a N64 system for $10 shipped with a second code, This was a couple of weeks ago, and I canceled the cred card before they could charge me the $9 but after my systems shipped, did I do wrong? i dunno, but they could have cancelled it if they thought i was abusing their code, but the bottom line is they DIDNT charge me and they gave me the bargain price. am i abusing the deal? maybe, but it isnt like I used it 20 times or anything
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Abusing any system to your advantage is flat out wrong. Just like the Walmart scam, and purposely asking for OOS games at Target to get blanket rain checks.
I used 5 coupons, having purchased 4 of them from someone before I knew it was a scam. 5th one I claimed when I pre-ordered a game (which I will not cancel - so this is a legit coupon). I was offered a chance to use their service for 10 bucks off a future purchase at a website I purchase a ton from. I tried their service for a few hours and decided that I could do without the $3.00 off coupons for restaurants that I have no desire to go to.
I used 5 coupons, having purchased 4 of them from someone before I knew it was a scam. 5th one I claimed when I pre-ordered a game (which I will not cancel - so this is a legit coupon). I was offered a chance to use their service for 10 bucks off a future purchase at a website I purchase a ton from. I tried their service for a few hours and decided that I could do without the $3.00 off coupons for restaurants that I have no desire to go to.
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[quote name='btantra']Please don't use anymore $10 coupon for a while guys, give EBGames a breather![/quote]
Don't tell me what to do
Don't tell me what to do
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Yeah!
Just wait for them to: use it, get their order cancelled or charged in full, post a thread whining about it...
...then mock them harshly.
Just wait for them to: use it, get their order cancelled or charged in full, post a thread whining about it...
...then mock them harshly.
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[quote name='P0ldy']Why the f*#k would anyone order so much in so short a time? The codes are good for three months. SPREAD IT OUT A LITTLE. f*#king morons.[/quote]
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:
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I currently have a similar situation with the AFF25 code. I used it an alotted number of times with one account then switched to another. I currently have two orders pending on this account, one that I confirmed at 13.50 after coupon, and one that was 8.99. However, on my shipping order I was charged a price of 22.50 for Breath of Fire 4 instead of the original 17.99 bringing my total to...17.99 after the coupon was applied. Since the coupon was for 4.50 (25% off of 17.99) it seems that EB has simply adjusted the original price so that my coupon has no effect. My second order has not been altered. I called EB yesterday and the nice lady on the phone assured me that I was only being charged 13.50. We'll see.... I guess 4 bucks is a cheap enough price to pay to learn not to try and find loopholes with EB!
Something just clicked--so some people placed an order through EB, signed up for the 10$ RR code, and then *cancelled their order* with EB? Okay, that is even worse. If you did that, you are a *fillintheblank.* It's one thing if you bought a product, signed up, got code, bought something else, etc, in a cyclical fashion--still abuse, but not outright purposeful defrauding. If you did the cancel-the-order thing, you are a ripoff artist, and the type of scum who will cause these wbsites to quit giving us *any* deals, legit or not.
And regarding bootlegs--I hope you don't buy into any of the politicians 'losing American jobs' ads, because that is part of the problem. Every bootleg bought illegally reduces the money an American company or employee makes, and of course raises the prices on legitimate companies and consumers like myself. I'm not really a 'corporate whore', but I do believe in supporting companies who make a product/service I like.
And I haven't seen a whole lot of morals--as far as I can tell, you have said you care only about what something costs, "f*&# the companies" if you can get it cheaper, so you're supporting ripping off companies, buying from pirates, thus screwing thousands of legitimate employees and artists.
So if we do a trade here, it's okay for me to rip you off, because, well, I save some money. Excellent, I'll keep that in mind.
What do you do for a living? Do you care if someone rips you off to save a few bucks, or take credit for something you did? And have you that little pride in yourself, that you'd rather buy stolen product than work a little longer, save a little more money, and buy legitimate product and buy stuff honestly?
And regarding bootlegs--I hope you don't buy into any of the politicians 'losing American jobs' ads, because that is part of the problem. Every bootleg bought illegally reduces the money an American company or employee makes, and of course raises the prices on legitimate companies and consumers like myself. I'm not really a 'corporate whore', but I do believe in supporting companies who make a product/service I like.
And I haven't seen a whole lot of morals--as far as I can tell, you have said you care only about what something costs, "f*&# the companies" if you can get it cheaper, so you're supporting ripping off companies, buying from pirates, thus screwing thousands of legitimate employees and artists.
So if we do a trade here, it's okay for me to rip you off, because, well, I save some money. Excellent, I'll keep that in mind.
What do you do for a living? Do you care if someone rips you off to save a few bucks, or take credit for something you did? And have you that little pride in yourself, that you'd rather buy stolen product than work a little longer, save a little more money, and buy legitimate product and buy stuff honestly?
[quote name='GSJaia']
I used 5 coupons, having purchased 4 of them from someone before I knew it was a scam. 5th one I claimed when I pre-ordered a game (which I will not cancel - so this is a legit coupon). I was offered a chance to use their service for 10 bucks off a future purchase at a website I purchase a ton from. I tried their service for a few hours and decided that I could do without the $3.00 off coupons for restaurants that I have no desire to go to.[/quote]
Which is *exactly* the point of the offer. I would assume that some percentage of people who sign up, will either like it enough to stay a member, or, honestly, forget to cancel till they start seeing charges on their credit card. Much like the DVD/CD clubs. Enough people stay on to subsidize those who don't. You're the first person I've seen who actually did that. [I didn't sign up, because I don't like giving companies like that my CC info].
I used 5 coupons, having purchased 4 of them from someone before I knew it was a scam. 5th one I claimed when I pre-ordered a game (which I will not cancel - so this is a legit coupon). I was offered a chance to use their service for 10 bucks off a future purchase at a website I purchase a ton from. I tried their service for a few hours and decided that I could do without the $3.00 off coupons for restaurants that I have no desire to go to.
[/quote]Which is *exactly* the point of the offer. I would assume that some percentage of people who sign up, will either like it enough to stay a member, or, honestly, forget to cancel till they start seeing charges on their credit card. Much like the DVD/CD clubs. Enough people stay on to subsidize those who don't. You're the first person I've seen who actually did that. [I didn't sign up, because I don't like giving companies like that my CC info].
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[quote name='dtcarson']Something just clicked--so some people placed an order through EB, signed up for the 10$ RR code, and then *cancelled their order* with EB? Okay, that is even worse. If you did that, you are a *fillintheblank.* It's one thing if you bought a product, signed up, got code, bought something else, etc, in a cyclical fashion--still abuse, but not outright purposeful defrauding. If you did the cancel-the-order thing, you are a ripoff artist, and the type of scum who will cause these wbsites to quit giving us *any* deals, legit or not.[/quote]
I was waiting for someone to say that...Thanks.
We should really try to stop these "deals" that are illegal before they get out of hand...like this one. We keep doing crap like this, and the site will get in trouble. We don't want that.
I'm with WSB - go ahead and do it all you want...but if you come back and whine about it not working, I reserve the right to rip you apart.
I was waiting for someone to say that...Thanks.
We should really try to stop these "deals" that are illegal before they get out of hand...like this one. We keep doing crap like this, and the site will get in trouble. We don't want that.
I'm with WSB - go ahead and do it all you want...but if you come back and whine about it not working, I reserve the right to rip you apart.
P0ldy
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[quote name='doraemonkerpal'][quote name='P0ldy']Why the f*#k would anyone order so much in so short a time? The codes are good for three months. SPREAD IT OUT A LITTLE. f*#king morons.[/quote]
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:[/quote]
I got a few codes myself, and planned to spread them out over the 90-day period that they're valid. I have ordered from them before and missed that opportunity for a free 10$ off, so I'm just recouping it. But 37 things in 2 days? That should be a slap.
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:[/quote]
I got a few codes myself, and planned to spread them out over the 90-day period that they're valid. I have ordered from them before and missed that opportunity for a free 10$ off, so I'm just recouping it. But 37 things in 2 days? That should be a slap.
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[quote name='P0ldy'][quote name='doraemonkerpal'][quote name='P0ldy']Why the f*#k would anyone order so much in so short a time? The codes are good for three months. SPREAD IT OUT A LITTLE. f*#king morons.[/quote]
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:[/quote]
I got a few codes myself, and planned to spread them out over the 90-day period that they're valid. I have ordered from them before and missed that opportunity for a free 10$ off, so I'm just recouping it. But 37 things in 2 days? That should be a slap.[/quote]
LMAO! a slap? haha, priceless!
wisers words have never been spoken...
honestly though, i spread out my coupons over a period of 2 1/2 months. i never thought that people were greedy enough to do it like 10 times in a day, lol. oh well, i too am guilty of using the coupon more than once :lol:[/quote]
I got a few codes myself, and planned to spread them out over the 90-day period that they're valid. I have ordered from them before and missed that opportunity for a free 10$ off, so I'm just recouping it. But 37 things in 2 days? That should be a slap.[/quote]
LMAO! a slap? haha, priceless!
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