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#1351 ubiquetous  

ubiquetous

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:16 PM

You would think if they were really smart they could just block it from working in the first place. If the code isn't associated with your account (like in the list of current offers) then it wouldn't work.

That said I don't chance it anymore. I did a few times in the past before I thought about and heard some people have been banned for using someone else's coupons.

Crosscheck would require integration with pos. Data used to ban accounts is theoretically stored/analyzed distinctly from live POS transactions, otherwise Bana would happen instantaneously.

But if they could integrate it would be possible to impose trade limits on a live basis instead of using bans. The system would just refuse to complete a trade when certain limits were reached. But this requires TSQL or the like. And as we've heard before their computer systems are old and underpowered.

#1352 dkstariob   Banned Banned   399 Posts   Joined 19.3 Years Ago  

dkstariob

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:19 PM

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Have we all forgotten the Gamestop website performance on BF? I was lucky to get my copy of Wolfenstein 2 even though GS had 0 record of receiving my order or taking my money. I remember the anger here...

Lol at depending on GameStop's website for anything including prepaid cards much less shopping on the busiest shopping day of the year.  



#1353 Uso   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   425 Posts   Joined 13.3 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:25 PM

$14 Injustice 2 as well.  But yes, I agree, Pro Day is a disappointment considering the hype.  I guess that's why there's 4 per year.

GS Pro Day = Amazon Prime Day. Useless sale.



#1354 dkstariob   Banned Banned   399 Posts   Joined 19.3 Years Ago  

dkstariob

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:29 PM

Probably using my trade credit on RE 7 Gold, Has Been Heroes, and a used copy of Skyrim Switch.  Nier is a great price at $25 if you don't have GCU or have GS credit to burn.   



#1355 jimbo8574   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   8489 Posts   Joined 13.6 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:34 PM

Crosscheck would require integration with pos. Data used to ban accounts is theoretically stored/analyzed distinctly from live POS transactions, otherwise Bana would happen instantaneously.

But if they could integrate it would be possible to impose trade limits on a live basis instead of using bans. The system would just refuse to complete a trade when certain limits were reached. But this requires TSQL or the like. And as we've heard before their computer systems are old and underpowered.

They can barely run a website so I would not be surprised if they can't do this.  I know in the past BB coupons I have used in the past had 2 or 3 bar codes on it one of which was my membership ID.   Not sure if it does any checking but should be trivial to scan the Membership ID card, and then scan the membership ID on the coupon and see they do not match and error out.  Wouldn't require much to do that.  Would be done at the POS terminal.  

 

No idea if BB does that or not.  Been a long time since I used BB coupon.  Can you use someone else's BB coupon?  Or does their system block it.  



#1356 bostonfrontier  

bostonfrontier

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:42 PM

Well, I ended up opening the PS4 pro I got last weekend. I was holding off on opening it in case there was any deal going on with the pro day (which they won’t be having). Hooked it up, and am blown away from the 4k. Wow. Witcher 3 and Uncharted 4 look like totally different games on 4k HDR than when I played them on 1080p with my OG PS4.

Hot damn, there is a difference.

#1357 ubiquetous  

ubiquetous

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:44 PM

They can barely run a website so I would not be surprised if they can't do this. I know in the past BB coupons I have used in the past had 2 or 3 bar codes on it one of which was my membership ID. Not sure if it does any checking but should be trivial to scan the Membership ID card, and then scan the membership ID on the coupon and see they do not match and error out. Wouldn't require much to do that. Would be done at the POS terminal.

No idea if BB does that or not. Been a long time since I used BB coupon. Can you use someone else's BB coupon? Or does their system block it.

At BB the myrewards certs are tied to an account. If you give them your phone number they will tell you have vets available and ask if you want to use them. Even if you don't mention they exist. So the myrewards system is tied into the POS.

At gamestop they have those tablets which are not tied into the POS. They can use those to look up any offers or certs you have available. But they have to transfer the info from the tablet to the POS. So I think they're 2 distinct systems. Now that most people have smart phones they've transferred that responsibility to us.

#1358 Sigma   King of Strong Style CAGiversary!   4442 Posts   Joined 18.9 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:49 PM

Probably using my trade credit on RE 7 Gold, Has Been Heroes, and a used copy of Skyrim Switch.  Nier is a great price at $25 if you don't have GCU or have GS credit to burn.   

I am considering trading my vanilla RE7 for the Gold Edition, but it looks like the trade value has dropped so it may not be worth it. I'd love to get Skryrim Switch for a good price though, can't bring myself to pay more than $25 for it though. 



#1359 Davivascaino   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1622 Posts   Joined 13.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:53 PM

GS dropped the TIV for vanilla RE 7. fuckers. I will hold off, and buy the season pass when it is cheaper



#1360 srac84  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 07:59 PM

Ya GameStop had one of the better ads.. Best Buy gcu did not stack even with early access ppl are making stuff up and target was the best of them all.. Amazon was crap ...

#1361 dakota0615   CAG in Training CAGiversary!   87 Posts   Joined 10.8 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:07 PM

So when I go in on Saturday to get the Xbox one x deal I need to also buy a pro membership to actually get the deal, Is this correct?

#1362 Jhingles  

Jhingles

Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:18 PM

GS Pro Day = Amazon Prime Day. Useless sale.


Heck nah, last prime day was amazing with the 80% off glitchfest they had going on for a few minutes!

#1363 Davivascaino   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1622 Posts   Joined 13.2 Years Ago  

Davivascaino

Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:22 PM

Where did you see this?

sent you a message. 



#1364 Grosbard   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   489 Posts   Joined 13.5 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:37 PM

Any good movers from bb to gs? It looks like pvz is good but haven't seen any others.



#1365 baboonfreak   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1304 Posts   Joined 13.4 Years Ago  

baboonfreak

Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:39 PM

GS dropped the TIV for vanilla RE 7. fuckers. I will hold off, and buy the season pass when it is cheaper

If anyone has a redbox disc only copy, $18 with bonus still isn't too bad. I'd say that's worth trading in for the Gold Edition for $12 more.



#1366 YawnAmuroYawn  

YawnAmuroYawn

Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:53 PM

Any good movers from bb to gs? It looks like pvz is good but haven't seen any others.


You know what would have made answering this question easy? Bb’s sheets. But we all know now BB means bye-bye.

#1367 poet17eric   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   263 Posts   Joined 15.5 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 08:56 PM

The version pictured in the ad has the DLC on disc.  There is another version where the DLC is a code in the case.


Thanks!

#1368 Jhingles  

Jhingles

Posted 22 February 2018 - 09:06 PM

You know what would have made answering this question easy? Bb’s sheets. But we all know now BB means bye-bye.


RIP BB's secret treasure map. Me pile o' doubloons has diminished since he walked the plank.

#1369 Chandler_Dong   Banned Banned   79 Posts   Joined 5.3 Years Ago  

Chandler_Dong

Posted 22 February 2018 - 09:13 PM

I'm making my own flip records by calling stores around me to find out prices.

#1370 alucardus   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   422 Posts   Joined 16.1 Years Ago  

alucardus

Posted 22 February 2018 - 09:16 PM

I am not seeing where it shows you get the $50 GC though... am I just overlooking it?


The $50 GC was only sent to those who signed up to receive Xbox one X notification prior to release. It’s under your active offers if you have it.

#1371 dkstariob   Banned Banned   399 Posts   Joined 19.3 Years Ago  

dkstariob

Posted 22 February 2018 - 09:16 PM

I'm making my own flip records by calling stores around me to find out prices.

That sounds like a lot of work.  Just use the website?



#1372 dennisb407   Brickseek DN Banned   6245 Posts   Joined 15.1 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 10:28 PM

GS dropped the TIV for vanilla RE 7. fuckers. I will hold off, and buy the season pass when it is cheaper

Which console do you need the season pass for?



#1373 Davivascaino   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1622 Posts   Joined 13.2 Years Ago  

Davivascaino

Posted 22 February 2018 - 10:32 PM

Which console do you need the season pass for?


Ps4. It is on sale right now at own for $20

#1374 dennisb407   Brickseek DN Banned   6245 Posts   Joined 15.1 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 10:33 PM

Ps4. It is on sale right now at own for $20

Oh ok...I have an extra X1 season pass



#1375 WonkyToad   Switch Friend Code = SW-5381-8720-3041 - ADD ME!... if you w CAGiversary!   969 Posts   Joined 15.6 Years Ago  

Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:02 PM

OK. So this is not opening for me.

I failed as far as catching this yesterday.

For some reason I am really wanting to know what these crappy "deals" are.

 

EDIT: 

NM. I got it to open in a different browser.

And yes, this is crap. Wasn't some of this cheaper last week?



#1376 Icedburden   Banned Banned   102 Posts   Joined 10.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:23 PM

Any good movers from bb to gs? It looks like pvz is good but haven't seen any others.


Cory in the house, Lego Ninjago, super mario strikers and universal studios theme par adventure

#1377 TheLegendofTyler   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   5446 Posts   Joined 13.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:26 PM

Anyone know if the 10% extra trade credit will stack with the trade 3 for 50% bonus?

#1378 dkstariob   Banned Banned   399 Posts   Joined 19.3 Years Ago  

dkstariob

Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:30 PM

Anyone know if the 10% extra trade credit will stack with the trade 3 for 50% bonus?

It will not. 



#1379 TheLegendofTyler   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   5446 Posts   Joined 13.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:44 PM

It will not.


Thanks I'll just trade today or tomorrow then.

#1380 thephoenix112   CAG Newbie CAGiversary!   64 Posts   Joined 10.2 Years Ago  

thephoenix112

Posted 22 February 2018 - 11:56 PM

Oh wow these pro day deals are dreadful...most of them aren't even that great of "deals", and some of them are just the games being priced at what other retailers are selling them for.  Also, can we stop with this "$30 off GTA V!" bullshit, can we just join hands across the world and make this stop, Target and Walmart tried pulling the same thing, it came out in 2013, there's no reason to pretend it still should be at MSRP and you're doing us some favor by knocking half the price off.