Im a big fan of buying used games off the net. You get them so much cheaper. I guess ive yet to buy a game that is scratched bad or damaged in some way. i do make a habit to buy "Like New" games.
Can usually get some incredible deals on used games from different sites on the internet. I've gotten many fairly new PS3 for $20-$30 that way. Rarely have a bad experience. Be sure to buy from someone that has a decent sellers rating though. There are scammers everywhere if you arent careful. Its been my experience that spending $2-3 extra dollars is worth it to purchase from a more reputable seller if the lowest price looks questionable.
Doesn't bother me at all, but they've got to be "like new". The case needs to be in good condition. It bothers me when they're all busted up or have a lot of scratches on them, which is usually the case at Gamestop.
The disc on the other hand I don't mind as much, so long as it plays. I guess it's because I don't have to look at it. :P
If it's in good condition, has original packaging and the manual I don't mind.
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Yeah. I mean its the same game, just cheaper. And with blu-ray being harder to ruin than DVD(This is what the internet told me) its got more appeal to buy pre-owned.
Hell no. I'm a huge fan of buying online. I can get some sixty dollar games for thirty off of eBay and Craigslist. That's two for the price of one. Or right now, I'm looking for a 360 online, found one that's HDMI and comes with all the knick knacks for 120 used, when I see the same deal for eighty more brand new. It doesn't bother me one bit. As long as the game is intact, I prefer buying online.
No, every used PS3 game i've ever bought worked. I'll buy one as long as the disc is cleaned and it includes the manual and comes in the original box, I'm fine with it.
Seeing as I can only work part time (25-30 hours per week) because I'm going to college, paying my own bills and every now and then trying to help my near bankrupt mother with her bills, I pretty much HAVE to buy used games. I always go to GameStop to do this though, because I do not trust buying them online. At least in the store I can check the disc and box before I buy it.
I don't mind when its a good deal. Unfortunately, here in Mexico those opportunities don't come that often. When the price difference is so minimal I usually shell out the extra cash for a new game.
I very rarely buy used games. Mostly because here in Aus (not sure if its the same everywhere else), the used games are only slightly cheaper than a brand new one (which is stupid!). This is at EB that is.
Used to, I refused to buy used games. I think in my mind, that wasn't really supporting the developers, and some of them, I really like to show my support. However, recently, I've been more willing to buy used games as money around here is rather tight, lol.
Seeing as I can only work part time (25-30 hours per week) because I'm going to college, paying my own bills and every now and then trying to help my near bankrupt mother with her bills, I pretty much HAVE to buy used games. I always go to GameStop to do this though, because I do not trust buying them online. At least in the store I can check the disc and box before I buy it. Amnesiac23
same basically. Though sometimes they dont sell games with case with sort of piss me off. They put the used sign on the side and ruin the case with it.
I try to avoid buying used games because of two reasons: one is showing my appreciation for the people that made the game and I just don't like the notion that someone else already simply USED the game already. And having a messed up case also somewhat irks me.
Doesn't bother me a bit. Especially not when it comes to blu-rays, as their disks are almost impossible to scratch up. As long as I'm getting case, box art, and manual, I'm fine.
I always feel bad buying a used game. I feel like I'm supporting the evil corporation rather than the people who actually worked on the title. That said, I only buy a used game if a new one is impossible to find OR if it's a REALLY good deal. I try to avoid buying them used.
I feel a little guilty...devs work hard to put out their games and I feel bad that they don't get their cut. Having said that...the really high quality games or the games I really enjoy I buy retail within the first week it is on sale. I buy my used games to fill in holes in the collection of decent but enjoyable titles but not 'must-haves.' I probably buy 75%-80% new and 20-25% used. I have to say though that the advent of Blu-ray makes me more receptive to it as the quality is much much better (condition wise). I have bought a few used titles for my 360 and my Wii and the condition was terrible...deep wear and tear!
i have no problem buying used games but the one thing that bugs me when i buy a used game from gamestop is when i take of the price sticker on the box only to leave behind that sticky residue that never truly all comes off....ARRRRRGH HOW I HATE THOSE STICKERS lol
I don't do this anymore. With GameStop you get a game that was previously handled by a 12 year old, and has price stickers all over it... Then there's ebay, where you can't tell which seller is embellishing the game's condition. I wait for a price drop then buy the game new
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