[CrepeNuts]

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

[simpsonps121]

Worked for me about a week ago...  

[johnnymavrik]

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).

[MSUHitman]

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.

[MSUHitman]

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.

[MSUHitman]

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, 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.

[johnston306]

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.

[Raww]

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.

[Hitman47]

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

[Quest4SNES]

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

[DealsHunterZ]

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.

[Freeze Time]

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.

[numb1ninerfan]

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

[briandadude]

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

5,000 points

[Vigilante]

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.

[Twilightsparkle]

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.  

[briandadude]

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

[Centipede]

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.

[MSUHitman]

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.

[DealsHunterZ]

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?

[hooknsling]

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.

[Vigilante]

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.

[beenaround]

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.

[Hypebeast69]

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

[shadowysea07]

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. 

[thadoggfather]

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

[Explicit]

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?

[Imbackhaha]

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

[intelligentidiot]

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.

[briandadude]

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.