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Reduced Price Guide Thread-Lucky Number XIII(FAQ in 2nd post)


#31 Ultragamer   Or so they say... CAGiversary!   1012 Posts   Joined 14.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 08:03 PM

For a little preview, the LE's of Final Fantasy XIII, Dead Rising 2, Mario Galaxy 2, and Medal Of Honor are on the list.

I'll post it once things slow down here.


No Brotherhood? I need to find a bestbuy with Final Fantasy XIII.

#32 crazedracerguy   Guitar Slinger! CAGiversary!   5539 Posts   Joined 16.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 08:08 PM

And on a Federal holiday... Yikes... Thanks, Lox! You rox!

#33 token2k6   LG FUAD CAGiversary!   4513 Posts   Joined 13.9 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 08:32 PM

Filling up the tank tonight and hitting up the change cup! thanks for the heads up :D

#34 BmBoWnZ   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1310 Posts   Joined 14.9 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 08:48 PM

Anxiety ahhhh

#35 radioactivez0r   Up and Atom! CAGiversary!   3922 Posts   Joined 13.0 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 09:50 PM

Nice to have the early info - I can check stock on the ones I really want. i.e. DR2 CE is very rare in my area already :\

#36 ragingst0rm6   Savior, Conquerer, Hero, Villain. CAGiversary!   2179 Posts   Joined 13.7 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 09:57 PM

I want FF XIII! None in my area :cry: and no way to check for it eitiher

#37 Ultragamer   Or so they say... CAGiversary!   1012 Posts   Joined 14.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 10:29 PM

SKU's for guides so far:

1303596 Dead Rising 2 Collectors Edition
9789537 Final Fantasy XIII Collectors Edition
9927036 Mario Galaxy 2 Collectors Edition
1425515 Medal of Honor Collectors Edition

#38 ragingst0rm6   Savior, Conquerer, Hero, Villain. CAGiversary!   2179 Posts   Joined 13.7 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 10:39 PM

SKU's for guides so far:

1303596 Dead Rising 2 Collectors Edition
9789537 Final Fantasy XIII Collectors Edition
9927036 Mario Galaxy 2 Collectors Edition
1425515 Medal of Honor Collectors Edition


Thanks! But I'm still out of luck for the FF XIII guide.

#39 HaLLuZiNaTiOnZ   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1857 Posts   Joined 16.1 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 10:49 PM

Hope I can get a Mario and dead rising 2 set.

#40 Arakias   Inferior Potassium CAGiversary!   3630 Posts   Joined 19.5 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 10:52 PM

My palms are sweating now :)


just gross.

#41 detectiveconan16   Delicious! CAGiversary!   7189 Posts   Joined 16.0 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 10:54 PM

Thanks Ultragamer. I haven't seen a HC Mario Galaxy 2 in ages though.

#42 causticpork   Caustic Spaztic Acid CAGiversary!   157 Posts   Joined 15.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:01 PM

Well there a few stores on my usual guide run that have guides, so here is hoping I get up early enough to make a decent run tomorrow.

#43 IAmTheCheapestGamer   Banned Banned   28796 Posts   Joined 17.8 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:10 PM

I want FF XIII! None in my area :cry: and no way to check for it eitiher

I take it you haven't tried Googling the SKU # and using the SKU swap trick from the OP to make yourself a stock locator link?:booty:

#44 ragingst0rm6   Savior, Conquerer, Hero, Villain. CAGiversary!   2179 Posts   Joined 13.7 Years Ago  

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Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:20 PM

I take it you haven't tried Googling the SKU # and using the SKU swap trick from the OP to make yourself a stock locator link?:booty:


I meant the CE, which I couldn't find. But Ultragamer provided a list, but the Store Locator confirms that I'm out of luck. :wall:

#45 Donkey132   OldSchool CAGiversary!   938 Posts   Joined 12.6 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:25 PM

went today and ended up picking up a Spirit Tracks CE. They also had 1 SMG2CE and 1 DR2CE, so i guess i'll be going back tomorrow.

#46 nixmahn   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   2731 Posts   Joined 13.5 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:25 PM

yeah , I have only EVER seen 2 FF XIII CE's in my area, in Gamestops, none ever at my BB's

#47 chefgamer   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   815 Posts   Joined 12.4 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:44 PM

might have to go into work early or leave and go back tommarow

#48 ndmaynard   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   42 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 20 February 2011 - 11:52 PM

do they generally pull guides on Sundays or Mondays?

#49 IAmTheCheapestGamer   Banned Banned   28796 Posts   Joined 17.8 Years Ago  

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Posted 21 February 2011 - 12:00 AM

I meant the CE, which I couldn't find. But Ultragamer provided a list, but the Store Locator confirms that I'm out of luck. :wall:

That's what version I meant as well. But sometimes if it shows out of stock it may just be that they only have 1-3 copies of it, since it's been said before that BB's stock locator doesn't show something in stock unless it's 3 or over I think.

#50 token2k6   LG FUAD CAGiversary!   4513 Posts   Joined 13.9 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 01:31 AM

eh, I hid one copy each of the LE's mentioned except FF13 which they didn't have any of. There were plenty of the others though so i don't 'feel' bad about it. Plus, I'll likely be going on a 4 store run - god and wife - willing..so I might not even need to get into that stash.

Lucky Number 13 this thread is indeed! glad we kept it down after Shrike's Monday warning, now let it rip guys!!

#51 nas6034   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   790 Posts   Joined 12.3 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 01:34 AM

Hello fellow CAGers, long time thread follower, first time attempter has 2 questions. You can PM me the answer if its not known to be made public:

1) These BBY drops are they to .01?
2) Do you guys do just straight checkout with nothing else at the price or add something else to not arise suspicion?
3)Any way to check price before attempting to checkout?

#52 htown01   Texas CAG CAGiversary!   1136 Posts   Joined 13.6 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 01:38 AM

eh, I hid one copy each of the LE's mentioned except FF13 which they didn't have any of. There were plenty of the others though so i don't 'feel' bad about it. Plus, I'll likely be going on a 4 store run - god and wife - willing..so I might not even need to get into that stash.

Lucky Number 13 this thread is indeed! glad we kept it down after Shrike's Monday warning, now let it rip guys!!


Ooh token, just to let you know, I'll be at the Gulfgate location at opening time :lol: Then I'll make my way to 3 other stores :D I hope they don't pull them afterwards.

#53 Donkey132   OldSchool CAGiversary!   938 Posts   Joined 12.6 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 01:39 AM

Hello fellow CAGers, long time thread follower, first time attempter has 2 questions. You can PM me the answer if its not known to be made public:

1) These BBY drops are they to .01?
2) Do you guys do just straight checkout with nothing else at the price or add something else to not arise suspicion?
3)Any way to check price before attempting to checkout?

1. yes
2. i usually just buy a bag of candy
3. no, just check the list here, it is always accurate.

#54 BmBoWnZ   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1310 Posts   Joined 14.9 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:04 AM

Cmon Lox, seal the deal

#55 guinaevere   the incredible disappearing moderator CAGiversary!   7466 Posts   Joined 18.7 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:31 AM

Hello fellow CAGers, long time thread follower, first time attempter has 2 questions. You can PM me the answer if its not known to be made public:


2) Do you guys do just straight checkout with nothing else at the price or add something else to not arise suspicion?

In the OP, there is a FAQ section behind a spoiler. I think IATCG put some information and ideas of some successful methods of successful Penny buying.

I often will grab a diet coke from the fridge. But I almost always ask the clerk to check the prices on the guides because "I saw these were clearanced online." Which technically isn't an untruth. I did see that they were marked down online, I just didn't see that information at THEIR site. I saw that information HERE.

Depending on the personality and experience of the clerk, the reaction can be anything from "oh yeah, there was a whole cart full of these earlier" to "Whoa, one cent?!?!? Let me just call my manager." Getting a manager is almost always death to the deal.

But no matter what, I always smile and let them do as they need to. I don't ever want a clerk to get fired on my behalf. So if they don't let me buy the guides, I thank them anyway, buy my drink and sulk in my car.

#56 Havok83   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1898 Posts   Joined 15.8 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:36 AM

I picked up a guide at Gamestop yesterday and it rang up as 1 penny and the employee marked it back up to $19.99 in front of me. Anyone else have that happen to them?

#57 guinaevere   the incredible disappearing moderator CAGiversary!   7466 Posts   Joined 18.7 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:38 AM

Lots of people. It's within their rights to do so. Contrary, it's your right to tell them no thanks at that point.

#58 dabamus   Banned Banned   4291 Posts   Joined 18.5 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:38 AM

FYI, two guides just dropped off BB.com, no idea which two though.

#59 Ultragamer   Or so they say... CAGiversary!   1012 Posts   Joined 14.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:45 AM

FYI, two guides just dropped off BB.com, no idea which two though.


9539635 Assassins Creed II
1345476 Codes and Cheats Fall 2010

#60 dabamus   Banned Banned   4291 Posts   Joined 18.5 Years Ago  

Posted 21 February 2011 - 02:46 AM

Thanks. I thought one was one of the codes and cheats.

EDIT: vigillante(sp?): the FFXIII CE has been off there since last October at least.