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The 2023 Gamestop Thread


#121 CrepeNuts  

Posted 10 January 2023 - 07:24 PM

Did they fix the exploit that let you use your $5 in store then again online?

#122 simpsonps121  

simpsonps121

Posted 10 January 2023 - 08:02 PM

Worked for me about a week ago...  



#123 johnnymavrik   The Evil Genius CAGiversary!   1281 Posts   Joined 18.5 Years Ago  

johnnymavrik

Posted 10 January 2023 - 08:04 PM

Did they fix the exploit that let you use your $5 in store then again online?


Used it yesterday afternoon. So no (as of yesterday).

#124 MSUHitman   former Checkmate Arcade Co-Host CAGiversary!   15350 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 10 January 2023 - 09:52 PM

Points expire if there is no activity (purchase or trade) on the account for 12 months for PROs and 3 months for Players. They don't just go away if you don't renew.

This is incorrect. They do expire now sometime within 90 days I believe since Player accounts no longer accumulate points.



#125 MSUHitman   former Checkmate Arcade Co-Host CAGiversary!   15350 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 10 January 2023 - 09:53 PM

Are people having issues redeeming 15k points for 1 year pro?

Is your account setup for auto renew? I know from the GS Reddit it's been said accounts setup for auto renew can't renew with points.



#126 MSUHitman   former Checkmate Arcade Co-Host CAGiversary!   15350 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 10 January 2023 - 09:56 PM

might just be where ya live. As long as I’ve had the receipt, I haven’t had issues returning anything without ID.

 

Ugh, not this shit again... I remember when this was a thing for a few yrs during the PS2/GC/XB era. Seriously, Fuck some people. 

 

Like I said, I don't recall being ID'd for a return before (trades yes) unless it's a brand new law in 2023 I guess, since it's my first return of 2023. 

If you don't have a Powerup account, the GameStop system requires name, address, and maybe phone number? to process a return so I'm betting some workers are just asking for an ID instead of having to ask for each thing separately.



#127 johnston306   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1028 Posts   Joined 11.0 Years Ago  

johnston306

Posted 10 January 2023 - 11:05 PM

This is incorrect. They do expire now sometime within 90 days I believe since Player accounts no longer accumulate points.

Do my points expire?

For Pro Members, PowerUp Rewards points are valid for one year from date of posting to the Member's Account provided the Member remains active in the Program. "Active" is defined as making at least one purchase or trade in every 12-month period. If at least one qualifying purchase or trade is made every 12 months, the expiration date of the accumulated points is extended for 12 months from the date of the qualifying purchase. If a qualifying purchase or trade is not made within 12 months, all accumulated points shall be forfeited, and the Account is subject to closure at GameStop's discretion.

Right from the FAQ of the PowerUp Rewards page. Says same thing for Players except 3 months instead of 12 months. But, if you check "how do I earn points?," Only mentions Pros.

#128 Raww   Special Agent CAGiversary!   446 Posts   Joined 19.5 Years Ago  

Posted 10 January 2023 - 11:20 PM

Picked up my $5 eShop code on Saturday, and the clerk told me Microsoft & Nintendo were no longer going to offer $5 codes to Gamestop; he didn't know how soon that would go into effect. So it sounds like some change is definitely on the horizon.



#129 Hitman47  

Hitman47

Posted 11 January 2023 - 03:03 PM

I really wish that GameStop would let you purchase steelbooks separately. I love steelbooks,(it's the main thing I collect anymore) but I really don't like having to pre-order to get them. I'd be more than glad to pay 10$ like Bestbuy offers sometimes. Anyways, does anyone know if One Piece is G2L? Does anyone ever buy them and return through G2L and keep the steelbook? I know that sounds kind of shady but yeah lol

#130 Quest4SNES  

Quest4SNES

Posted 11 January 2023 - 05:59 PM

Hitman, I haven't done it but ive pre-ordered and then been told they didn't have a steelbook for me so....shouldn't be an issue

#131 DealsHunterZ  

DealsHunterZ

Posted 11 January 2023 - 06:11 PM

Is your account setup for auto renew? I know from the GS Reddit it's been said accounts setup for auto renew can't renew with points.


No, my pro account had actually expired back in December and everytime I try to purchase the renew, it gives me an error after the 2FA code thing.

#132 Freeze Time  

Freeze Time

Posted 11 January 2023 - 06:45 PM

No, my pro account had actually expired back in December and everytime I try to purchase the renew, it gives me an error after the 2FA code thing.


Is this happening in store? You can't renew with your points online. It has to be done in the store.

#133 numb1ninerfan  

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Posted 11 January 2023 - 07:45 PM

I know this may sound stupid but do we get anything if we renew the pro sub?

#134 briandadude   Vita + Xbox + Switch CAGiversary!   2601 Posts   Joined 16.2 Years Ago  

briandadude

Posted 11 January 2023 - 08:52 PM

I know this may sound stupid but do we get anything if we renew the pro sub?

5,000 points



#135 Vigilante   poyo CAGiversary!   38977 Posts   Joined 17.7 Years Ago  

Posted 11 January 2023 - 08:55 PM

I tried to visit my local store earlier this week at 7pm or so and was greeted with their new store hours:

 

Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

 

I remember seeing something on the GS reddit about hour changes, but I'm really not a fan of this considering I finish work at 5pm and my "home" store is 15-20 minutes out in a separate direction from my house.



#136 Twilightsparkle  

Twilightsparkle

Posted 11 January 2023 - 08:58 PM

I tried to visit my local store earlier this week at 7pm or so and was greeted with their new store hours:

 

Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

 

I remember seeing something on the GS reddit about hour changes, but I'm really not a fan of this considering I finish work at 5pm and my "home" store is 15-20 minutes out in a separate direction from my house.
 

 

With hours like that it makes it seem like that location may be on the chopping block soon.  



#137 briandadude   Vita + Xbox + Switch CAGiversary!   2601 Posts   Joined 16.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 11 January 2023 - 09:00 PM

I tried to visit my local store earlier this week at 7pm or so and was greeted with their new store hours:

 

Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

 

I remember seeing something on the GS reddit about hour changes, but I'm really not a fan of this considering I finish work at 5pm and my "home" store is 15-20 minutes out in a separate direction from my house.

And might they be closed any random 30 minute block from 2-4 PM for lunch? HAHA



#138 Centipede  

Centipede

Posted 11 January 2023 - 09:05 PM

I tried to visit my local store earlier this week at 7pm or so and was greeted with their new store hours:

 

Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 5pm

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

 

I remember seeing something on the GS reddit about hour changes, but I'm really not a fan of this considering I finish work at 5pm and my "home" store is 15-20 minutes out in a separate direction from my house.

I thought I had it bad, but those are the worst stores hours I have ever seen in my life.



#139 MSUHitman   former Checkmate Arcade Co-Host CAGiversary!   15350 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 11 January 2023 - 09:10 PM

And might they be closed any random 30 minute block from 2-4 PM for lunch? HAHA


With working hours that short, I don’t think the workers would federally qualify for a break, maybe on Fri/Sat since you would assume add 30 minutes each to open & close the store.

#140 DealsHunterZ  

DealsHunterZ

Posted 11 January 2023 - 09:23 PM

Is this happening in store? You can't renew with your points online. It has to be done in the store.


I was trying to redeem it online before heading out to the store. Can I just go to the store and tell them to use my 15k points for the membership?

#141 hooknsling   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   799 Posts   Joined 15.0 Years Ago  

hooknsling

Posted 11 January 2023 - 09:48 PM

I was trying to redeem it online before heading out to the store. Can I just go to the store and tell them to use my 15k points for the membership?


Yea they will be more than happy to renew you with your points. They redeem and print out the code to scan at the register.

It is the only way they have access to your points. They cannot do it for other coupons.

#142 Vigilante   poyo CAGiversary!   38977 Posts   Joined 17.7 Years Ago  

Posted 11 January 2023 - 10:06 PM

With hours like that it makes it seem like that location may be on the chopping block soon.  

I really hope this isn't the case because I have multiple preorders there and it's had the best staff all the years I've visited.



#143 beenaround  

beenaround

Posted 11 January 2023 - 10:15 PM

There are going to be a boat load of store closures in the next 45 days or so, might as well just prepare yourself for it.

#144 Hypebeast69  

Hypebeast69

Posted 11 January 2023 - 10:20 PM

Bruh one day, all the stores “near me” were open except one. I was so confused as to why that one store was closed for the whole day

#145 shadowysea07   Cjenvy I'm ready for you awd this time I'm wearing pants CAGiversary!   8059 Posts   Joined 10.0 Years Ago  

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Posted 12 January 2023 - 03:45 AM

With working hours that short, I don’t think the workers would federally qualify for a break, maybe on Fri/Sat since you would assume add 30 minutes each to open & close the store.

Maybe it's just everywhere I have ever worked but usually its 15 min regardless of how long the shift is. a second 15 min break being after 6 hours.  Minors being he exception of course. 



#146 thadoggfather   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   140 Posts   Joined 16.5 Years Ago  

thadoggfather

Posted 12 January 2023 - 03:52 AM

I’m glad GameStop is at least on the price match train

It’s not much ($2) but got Crisis Core for switch and PM’d with Amazon for 47.99

Almost no stores near me had it either from a search and call

Had gift card funds I’m still sitting on and been hearing good things about this port relatively speaking. Was considering waiting for a steam sale but nice to have a physical copy and to give this one a go, never played it on psp

#147 Explicit   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1603 Posts   Joined 11.6 Years Ago  

Posted 12 January 2023 - 07:14 AM

Just need to confirm since it's a new year, double dip still works if we buy $10 eShop credit in store and then $10 online? So $20 for $10 since they've stopped selling the $5 in-store?

#148 Imbackhaha  

Imbackhaha

Posted 12 January 2023 - 08:45 AM

Just need to confirm since it's a new year, double dip still works if we buy $10 eShop credit in store and then $10 online? So $20 for $10 since they've stopped selling the $5 in-store?

yes



#149 intelligentidiot   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1303 Posts   Joined 17.5 Years Ago  

intelligentidiot

Posted 12 January 2023 - 02:14 PM

Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch showing $40 base trade at GameStop. I don't remember the last time a Switch game had a base value of $40, if ever.

 

PS4 and Xbox One console trade values dropped further. $17 for Xbox One Controllers, not great, but getting better.



#150 briandadude   Vita + Xbox + Switch CAGiversary!   2601 Posts   Joined 16.2 Years Ago  

briandadude

Posted 12 January 2023 - 03:00 PM

Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch showing $40 base trade at GameStop. I don't remember the last time a Switch game had a base value of $40, if ever.


eBay auctions for used copies are going for $60-$70.