Gamestop/EB Games. Thoughts, Questions And Guidelines.

So recently, I bought Tom Clancys: Advanced Warfighter from EB used.
To my surprise, when I got home and opened in, there was an unused one-month Live subscription card behind the manual.
Guess they forgot to take it out :P

Here are some things Ive learnt from my experience at EB.

I never buy new games from them unless they are $15 or less and/or rare.
When I do buy new games, I always ask if they have a sealed game in stock rather than the one they use as a floor sample.
I always check inside the cases when buying used games for possible missing manual.
I also examine the case itself and check for ripped, broken, jagged etc. parts.
Trading games in is a waste of your money. I learnt this the hard way with my Gamecube games. You can earn much more selling personally.
Staff opinion is useful when determining game selection. Remember, they are gamers as well.
Be nice to the staff. I think its in the Employees Manual to be as much of a douche possible, if the customer gives any trouble.

So what does the public think? Do you see EB/Gamestop as a good gaming venue? Or just a place for used/rare games?
Also, what is the length between price mark-downs? 1 month? 3 weeks? Dependant on the game? Supply and Demand?

It's the only place I get my games. Everyone knows me and I've never had an issue there.

I hate how they always get the "Exclusive Content" forcing gamers to buy from them. I think it is unethical and is leading gaming down a very slippery slope.alienboy_1

Wait how do they "force" you to do anything? And why are you only pointing the finger at gamestop for getting exclusive content? Best Buy does it, Amazon does it, lesser known places like Gamecrazy do it. That arguement fails. It fails very hard.

I love Gamestop I have gotten so many rare games from them for a good price I don't trade much at all unless it's not a rare game and they have something better I don't think I will ever shop any where for games as much as I have at Gamestop. And on the price drop question it all depends on the game

I'm exactly the opposite. I don't buy used copies unless they're much much cheaper than the new. When you buy a used copy, all of that money goes towards Gamestop, not towards the developers and publishers. That's how Gamestop makes most of their money. So next time you see a used copy of a game for $55 and a new copy for $60, go for the new copy. It's only $5 more and you're going to support the people who make the products we love ;)

I don't feel like getting into it right now, but anywyas... Yay for Gamestops!!

[QUOTE="alienboy_1"]I hate Gamestop. They rip off the consumer with game trade ins. I hope Wal Mart comes in and takes a big chunk of their profits from that. But if you want the most money for your game sell it on Amazon Marketplace, Craigslist or eBay. Amazon even covers your shipping charges! I hate how they always get the "Exclusive Content" forcing gamers to buy from them. I think it is unethical and is leading gaming down a very slippery slope. I don't mind a gold gun in Gears of War or something minor like that but with inFamous if you pre-order from them you get a whole new power! That's a pretty big deal. I believe Vegas 2 had exclusive maps with some places. So what I do is I pre-order from Gamestop to get a demo or exclusive content. Get my little code and then come back and cancel my order. It's one of the few ways you can fight back.saruman354

Trading games in is a waste of your money. I learnt this the hard way with my Gamecube games. You can earn much more selling personally.


lostantix

That all depends on what you are trading in. I buy lots of games and I often nab titles for cheap and if you catchGamestop on a promotion and stack it withthe EDGE card 10% bonus you can get some pretty good value for your useless crap. I literally went in this evening and traded in three games andmade a profit.

[QUOTE="lostantix"]

Trading games in is a waste of your money. I learnt this the hard way with my Gamecube games. You can earn much more selling personally.


Grammaton-Cleric

That all depends on what you are trading in. I buy lots of games and I often nab titles for cheap and if you catchGamestop on a promotion and stack it withthe EDGE card 10% bonus you can get some pretty good value for your useless crap. I literally went in this evening and traded in three games andmade a profit.

[QUOTE="Grammaton-Cleric"]

[QUOTE="lostantix"]

Trading games in is a waste of your money. I learnt this the hard way with my Gamecube games. You can earn much more selling personally.


muthsera666

That all depends on what you are trading in. I buy lots of games and I often nab titles for cheap and if you catchGamestop on a promotion and stack it withthe EDGE card 10% bonus you can get some pretty good value for your useless crap. I literally went in this evening and traded in three games andmade a profit.

True, those promotions are are a good deal if they entail a game you want. Sometimes they even stack that promo with other promos and the additional 10%, which is why I keep my Edge card updated. (Game Informer subscriptionis also a nice bonus)

which is why I keep my Edge card updated. (Game Informer subscriptionis also a nice bonus)Grammaton-Cleric

Another reason I like GameStop. A decent price for a magazine subscription and then 10% off used games/on trade-ins.

And now I really want to go to an EB... Too bad it's 2:30 in the morning...