[Sugarbeats]

Workers have been told to wrap a plastic bag around one hand to protect it from exposure to the virus, open the door a crack, and take the customer’s credit card, the manager said. Employees are then to run the card with a hand still encased in the bag, flip the bag inside out, leaving the card inside, put the purchase in the bag, and hand it back through the door.

Woooow GS....

https://www.bostongl...s-go-back-work/

[SIX min WHISTLE]

Workers have been told to wrap a plastic bag around one hand to protect it from exposure to the virus, open the door a crack, and take the customer’s credit card, the manager said. Employees are then to run the card with a hand still encased in the bag, flip the bag inside out, leaving the card inside, put the purchase in the bag, and hand it back through the door.

Woooow GS....

https://www.bostongl...s-go-back-work/

I love that this acknowledges the large and pointless risk they're taking by claiming they're "essential" while showing that the really don't give a shit about anyone's health over money. This might help employees ever so slightly but it doesn't do a hell of a lot of the idiots doing curbside pickup. 

 

If someone gets a used game is the employee supposed to (or allowed to) bag up while getting the case and digging through the disc drawer? Are they cleaning the card reader after every transaction? People paying with cash kind of defeat the limited touch idea here for other cash user right? 

 

As far as application, if stores are getting a lot of pickups then they will burn through bags fast at this rate. Not a big deal, though I wonder how many are kept on hand in general. I love that someone inside the company that has to be aware of the PR shitstorm about lack of cleaning supplies and trash policies thought that this wouldn't stir up anger again.

[josekortez]

Workers have been told to wrap a plastic bag around one hand to protect it from exposure to the virus, open the door a crack, and take the customer’s credit card, the manager said. Employees are then to run the card with a hand still encased in the bag, flip the bag inside out, leaving the card inside, put the purchase in the bag, and hand it back through the door.

Woooow GS....

https://www.bostongl...s-go-back-work/

This is why I will be going fully digital until this whole thing is over.  Or just playing my backlog for the next 20 years, and I really could do it.

[knothead65]

I love that this acknowledges the large and pointless risk they're taking by claiming they're "essential" while showing that the really don't give a shit about anyone's health over money. This might help employees ever so slightly but it doesn't do a hell of a lot of the idiots doing curbside pickup. 

 

If someone gets a used game is the employee supposed to (or allowed to) bag up while getting the case and digging through the disc drawer? Are they cleaning the card reader after every transaction? People paying with cash kind of defeat the limited touch idea here for other cash user right? 

 

As far as application, if stores are getting a lot of pickups then they will burn through bags fast at this rate. Not a big deal, though I wonder how many are kept on hand in general. I love that someone inside the company that has to be aware of the PR shitstorm about lack of cleaning supplies and trash policies thought that this wouldn't stir up anger again.

I'm not a corona expert, but I'm pretty sure they stopped taking used games over a week ago wouldn't the virus be dead if it was on any used games?

 

The plastic bag thing is actually a good idea too because gloves would have to be changed after every order. I'm not defending Gamestop but they did give workers the option to stay home also. 

[SIX min WHISTLE]

They stopped taking in games sure, but my thought is the transmission that will likely happen from having to deal with customers regularly. The bags still don't do shit about the airborne portion of everything. Customer coughs in your face or into the store and I could see it making it onto a game. Seeing all the dumbasses that have come out of the wood work over the past month, I wouldn't expect all of these employees are taking shit seriously even know. Obviously most people likely are, but it's amazing how stubborn people are still being, just like these people actually going to the store for stuff that can likely be bought digitally.

[whitereflection]

The stores are mostly closed. They only do curbside delivery now.

[Vinny]

I'm not a corona expert, but I'm pretty sure they stopped taking used games over a week ago wouldn't the virus be dead if it was on any used games?

 

The plastic bag thing is actually a good idea too because gloves would have to be changed after every order. I'm not defending Gamestop but they did give workers the option to stay home also. 

This is what I don't get. It's detectable on surfaces for up to 3 days so couldn't they just take trade ins, let them sit somewhere for 3 days (or hell, a week) before they sell it? Trade ins could be handled contact-less like how fast food places are doing it. You get your credit on a card or whatever, use your phone to do an in store order and leave. Yes, it'll take MUCH longer to do it but it's something. 

 

Additionally, I'm more curious as to what levels are detectable... like is it enough to actually give you the virus from simple contact (i.e., there's radiation in a lot of things but doesn't mean it's enough to give you cancer)? Or is it to the point where it's literally emanating spores where just have the box near you can infect you? 

 

It seems like the biggest issue of this is from it being in the air from others coughing and stuff, or touch gross surfaces and then touching some part of your body where it gets into our bloodstream. 

[johnston306]

Order and pay online.
Go to store.
Call store when youre there, what type and color car youre in even your plate number.
Pop your trunk.
Gamestop employee throws your stuff in trunk. Shuts trunk. Goes inside and washes hands.
Drive home, open trunk get stuff go inside and wash your hands.

[WeaponX2099]

Order and pay online.
Go to store.
Call store when youre there, what type and color car youre in even your plate number.
Pop your trunk.
Gamestop employee throws your stuff in trunk. Shuts trunk. Goes inside and washes hands.
Drive home, open trunk get stuff go inside and wash your hands.

That's how Walmart does it's delivery.

[johnston306]

That's how Walmart does it's delivery.

Havent used theirs but it seems pretty obvious. I mean I even thought of it.

[aircobra]

Order and pay online.
Go to store.
Call store when youre there, what type and color car youre in even your plate number.
Pop your trunk.
Gamestop employee throws your stuff in trunk. Shuts trunk. Goes inside and washes hands.
Drive home, open trunk get stuff go inside and wash your hands.

That's super helpful for those in states that GameStop has closed all its stores in.

[ilovexboxone]

Order and pay online.
Go to store.
Call store when youre there, what type and color car youre in even your plate number.
Pop your trunk.
Gamestop employee throws your stuff in trunk. Shuts trunk. Goes inside and washes hands.
Drive home, open trunk get stuff go inside and wash your hands.

i hope they dont throw my stuff in my trunk  i would prefer them to gently place my stuff in the trunk

[coolrust]

i assume california is not part of this drive thru?

[LostMyNarbles]

Can you use the digital PUR certificates on gamecards? I don't know if they qualify under "Gift Cards" or "Downloadable Content" in the exclusions. I'd like to get the Blizzard Balance credit before Hearthstone drops.

[Joe Fongul]

Just got a call from my home store to my surprise asking if I wanted to convert my preorder of Xenoblade Chronicles DE to the DE works set. I thought all California stores were closed, but they stated they were open for business for both curbside delivery & chipped card transactions at the door (store was still closed for browsing). They said all stores in their district were indeed operational (Central Valley locations).

When asked about in store pre-orders, they will be able to accommodate them as well. They weren't sure about Persona 5 Royal's availability on launch day but sounded like I would be able to secure my copy. Color me surprised...

[ajh2298]

Went food shopping today so for shits and giggles called my local store to see if I could use my $10 Animal Crossing reward for a $10 E-Shop card and they told me flat out no. So I guess I am going to have to call in the next few days to see if I can just convert it to points.

[aircobra]

Just got a call from my home store to my surprise asking if I wanted to convert my preorder of Xenoblade Chronicles DE to the DE works set. I thought all California stores were closed, but they stated they were open for business for both curbside delivery & chipped card transactions at the door (store was still closed for browsing). They said all stores in their district were indeed operational (Central Valley locations).

When asked about in store pre-orders, they will be able to accommodate them as well. They weren't sure about Persona 5 Royal's availability on launch day but sounded like I would be able to secure my copy. Color me surprised...

Sounds like the district leader didn’t get the memo.

[johnston306]

That's super helpful for those in states that GameStop has closed all its stores in.

As opposed to them somehow using a plastic bag this seemed to make more sense.

[johnston306]

i hope they dont throw my stuff in my trunk i would prefer them to gently place my stuff in the trunk

That requires a promo code and a PRO membership

[themidgardknight]

Not that people are happy in this thread right now, but I happily took advantage of the curbside delivery with the Buy 2 at $10 each, get 2 free! I picked up Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein 2, J-Stars Victory VS+, and Dragon Quest Heroes. I know some of these are a little older now, but hey $5 each to bolster my PS4 library now that my wife has stolen my Switch for Animal Crossing... I'll take it!

 

Anyone else get anything they were pumped about?

[shadowysea07]

Not that people are happy in this thread right now, but I happily took advantage of the curbside delivery with the Buy 2 at $10 each, get 2 free! I picked up Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein 2, J-Stars Victory VS+, and Dragon Quest Heroes. I know some of these are a little older now, but hey $5 each to bolster my PS4 library now that my wife has stolen my Switch for Animal Crossing... I'll take it!

 

Anyone else get anything they were pumped about?

I got the bolded as well along with world of ff vanilla and penguin wars as a filler since nothing was left by the time I ordered stuff besides games I already owned sadly.

[soonerdoc]

I converted my $200 plus trade credit to $100 Netflix cards and couple of eshop cards today. I pay for my own Netflix (not stealing it or sharing account with anyone) so this is basically like cash to me. 
 

Anyone who pays for Netflix this is an easy way to basically convert TC to cash. I was going to save it for new consoles, but it’s looking more and more like they may not be available this year and who knows how long GS will be afloat. 

[jrc84]

Exactly. I'm not sure why everyone is panicking about "going digital" or whatever when you can easily just order physical copies online or buy them from the store and do this. There's no way in hell I would ever pay $60 for a digital file. When the games are one sale for a few dollars during the flash sales then yes, but $60 for a digital license and having no physical product? that.

I'm using this time to work on my backlog anyway. My game buying habits have gotten out of control to the point where I spent a few grand a month on gaming "deals" and my basement is starting to look like hoarders. Buying digital won't fix it because then you just get into digital hoarding which also takes up digital space on a HD. The real solution is to stop buying more than you can play. I am addicted to the point where I was shaking last night because I didn't buy AC for $5. I finally said "no" because I know I'll never get to it or by the time I do it'll probably be worth about $5 anyway.

I can not figure out if I am video game player or collector. Starting to think scoring the deal is more of a high than playing the game. I tell myself that at least if I get the physical copy I can look at the box on my shelf...but then again, if I get the digital copy and only have to push a button from my couch I might actually play it...

Saying that makes realize I am lucky not to have actual problems...

[jrc84]

Order and pay online.
Go to store.
Call store when youre there, what type and color car youre in even your plate number.
Pop your trunk.
Gamestop employee throws your stuff in trunk. Shuts trunk. Goes inside and washes hands.
Drive home, open trunk get stuff go inside and wash your hands.

Was out yesterday for essential travel and stopped by my preferred GS location since it was on the way. The lot was empty and the only employee there was the manager (SL I guess, has her name on the window). She actually had her little dog in the store with her. I called the store and asked if I could get me $5 reward converted to XB currency, she verified my phone number and asked me to bring my ID to the window. She checked through the glass, went to the register, and came back and handed my the receipt through the door (opened it about 6 inches or so.) Transaction was smooth and we did not have to touch or breath on each other. Makes more sense if GS would let me do that online but whatever. I do not see why it would be a big deal to do a preorder or something that way, and it allows at least some of the employees to work. I imagine they can process shipping orders out of the stores as well. 

 

I was not really worried about the $5 and was not going to put in much effort to get it. I really was just hoping an extra sale or transaction would help out my preferred location. I do miss browsing the stacks and getting the hook up from the drawer inventory. 

[Vinny]

I can not figure out if I am video game player or collector. Starting to think scoring the deal is more of a high than playing the game. I tell myself that at least if I get the physical copy I can look at the box on my shelf...but then again, if I get the digital copy and only have to push a button from my couch I might actually play it...

Saying that makes realize I am lucky not to have actual problems...

Ah... I remember that high. When I could leave CAG on in the background, take off of work for 20 minutes to go buy something since I lived in a smaller town and it was easy enough to drive somewhere regardless of time of day. 

 

Vs now, where everything is online and sells out in seconds because someone buys up the entire stock. 

[Davem]

I can not figure out if I am video game player or collector. Starting to think scoring the deal is more of a high than playing the game. I tell myself that at least if I get the physical copy I can look at the box on my shelf...but then again, if I get the digital copy and only have to push a button from my couch I might actually play it...

Saying that makes realize I am lucky not to have actual problems...

I'm a video game dad! Only play 2-3 games a year, and collect only PG-13 / Nintendo stuff. Primarily assist on "hard levels" when needed.  Currently the go-to balloon shooter downer. 

 

Example: Going to pickup FF7 Remake, but probably won't play it until part 2+3 comes out. 

[RunningMan]

maybe gs had the right idea to try to stay open for curbside pickup-

 

Games Industry Unites to Promote World Health Organization Messages Against COVID-19; Launch #PlayApartTogether Campaign

 

https://apnews.com/B...9a28be188af9744

[mchittumjr]

Maryland is shutting down curbside pickup from nonessential businesses tonight at 8pm. I believe this will close all Gamestops in the state?

[DisGonnaBeGood]

So looks like all versions of the switch are sold out?

Not necessarily interested in buying, so much as kicking around the idea of selling mine since it's been sitting on my desk since last june. Haven't played a single game on it. Thinking now is as good a time as any, as I figure I can probably sell it for $300 since gamestop isn't taking trades at the moment.

[edison]

Maryland is shutting down curbside pickup from nonessential businesses tonight at 8pm. I believe this will close all Gamestops in the state?

 

Since it's statewide it sounds like it.

 

Here in Kansas our statewide went into effect at 12:01 am this morning. Up until now it had been up to the individual counties, so the GS stores in my town closed last Wednesday (with our counties stay at home). I could however still drive 30 miles to the closest store in another county and they were still doing curbside. It shows via the GS website that the two closest locations 30 miles/43 miles are still open today.