RIpped Off at Gamestop

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

get used to their prices, I ended up having to pay $40 for a used copy of Fatal frame 3. I also had to pay $35 for Katamari Damacy, (but I only paid $15 for We Love Katamari at game Crazy).

I was told by a Gamestop employee that their prices are a combo of collectors value and supply and demand. I watched some poor sap pay $80 for an old Xbox port of marvel vs. Capcom 2. And a WHILE ago, before they re-printed Dragonball Z Final Bout for PS1, it was for sale in my local Gamestop for a WHOPPING $160...because it was so rare.

Seriously, I only go to Gamestop/EB if I ABSOLUTELY have to, other than that, I have 2 Game Crazys out here, and their prices are WAY better. Go there if you got one

don't worry guys the moment i get my master's in buisness im opening a Video game shop and lounge and make it nation-wide!:D

just 8 more years :(

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

The same thing happened to me. I bought Digital devil Saga 2 for the PS2 which was suppose to be new. I gave him the case and he went in drawer and took out the disk in a paper sleaved case and he put in the case and put a plastic sticker to seal the game to prevent it from opening(just like how you buy a a used game) I get how open the game and the disk is butcharded. The disk was scratched like crazy and there wasa layer of dust or something on the disk that would come off when i tried to clean it. I phoned EB and they order me a new copy and this time it was sealed

I think he sold me a used game forthe price of a new one because i went to EB before and after i purchased the game and the always gave me a new sealed game from behind the glass.

I rarely go to EB anymore I jsut go to walmart for newer games.

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

I can give you my BG 2 for 5 cents. Crappiest game ever.

Yea and they sell a lot of used games without any original covers. YOu get a butt ugly white paper Gamestop cover in a crappy case. I used to love Gamespot because I would get amazing deals on on dvd boxsets, but since they stopped taking cash, their boxset selection sucks too

I use best buy... they sell movies, games, etc.. plus good service.instantdeath999

yeah best buy has it all--but i must say that service at my local besu buy is terrible, the employees dont really give a damn about you, and ust shrug if you try to ask them something.

I use best buy... they sell movies, games, etc.. plus good service.instantdeath999

BEST BUY REWARD ZONE BABY!

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

Couldn't you have just asked the guy to give you one that is sealed? Or you can just go back and return it and buy it from Walmart.

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Yeah that's what I hate about them most, too. They basically sell you used games for new price.

Velric

Here, I'll give you a chance. You tell me how that copy of the game being open constitutes it as used.

Stop. You're looking for an argument here. You need to look for one somewhere else where it is actually worth arguing over. He prefers his games sealed. Why do you have a problem with that? He is the ONE paying for it. He was stupid to take the game when he saw the clerk give him the one which he says was already open. He didn't have to buy.

If you ever worked in a game shop you would know that you cant be sure if the copy you get has never been used anyway. Even if it is in seal wrap they do that themselves with wrap and a heat gun. So you n00bs who think that means its new think again

If you ever worked in a game shop you would know that you cant be sure if the copy you get has never been used anyway. Even if it is in seal wrap they do that themselves with wrap and a heat gun. So you n00bs who think that means its new think again

yonnex

Yeah, thats the sad thing. During the early summer gamestop had major deals going, with games like outrun 2 and sonic rush on the psp going for like 10$. Though what they did was they got the games that were supposively new, got the games out of their behind the counter slip-cases, and repackaged them. Exactly why I was cautious at the time.

Back at the wii launch, my wally world opened up nearly 20 some of the wiis just to look at them. Then they sealed them back up. I know this because a pissed off employee quit that day, and told everybody that. Could've lied, but I kindof doubt it. Though I know the gamestop thing was true.

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

Gamestop love to rip people off especially the used games. only $5 off for a used ps3 game? wtf is dat? it should be atleast $15 off. I usually go to best buy now to purchase my games.

All Gamestop bashers PM me and I'll answer your questions

but first none over any of these

1.why do they sell open games are they used being sold new? No we open games just to show we have them instock

I think you can figure out why the disk aren't out on the floor.

2. why do they sell used games for 5 dollars less then new? Easy People buy them, Plus you have a week to return used if you dont like the game.

3.why do they always try to get me to reserve games? because if you reserve it you probally get the game their.

4.why do they force this edge card thing on me? because the mag is supposed to make you more excited about games you might have missed. and if you get a discount theirr you might not shop anywhere else for games. by the way discount is worth it

5.why do they always tell me to get this game n this system blah blah blah? because alot of people that shop their aren't game savy or are and just looking to play a fun game they might have missed.

2nd part of answer to number 5. because they are no different then any of the people on this site they all have their own preference in games and consoles. if you don't like what they say don't listen or shop somewhere else.

6.why do some of the workers spread lies and rumors? because they read the same crap as you feel free to correct them

ask for their source and tell them yours same rules apply here. or if you really feel pissed off tell a Mgr.

7. why do they give jack crap for games on trade? 1st it's called a buisness and second most other stores give less

some exceptions. who really wants a madden game from 6 years ago seriously theirs a new 1 every year.

Power to the Players

That can happen anywhere not just Gamespot. No offense but you just need to use better judgement, if you feel your getting ripped off then buy elsewhere.

I went to Gamestop yesterday with the plans of buying Folklore and Quake Enemy Territory. First I am told that Quake was sold out, and I would have to reserve a copy. So I grab a copy of Folklore off their shelf. Usually, their shelf copies are just display copies. However when I present my copy to the clerk, he pulls a game disc from their storage area and inserts into the case thatI gave them. I paid $60 bucks for what feels like a used copy as it was not sealed.

I also scan the store for some PS2 treasures, and found the rare Balder's Gate 2 DA! Then my smile sank when I saw the price. Fifty clams for a used title. What a ripoff. All their used PS3 games are only five bucks cheap than brand new.

I drove to the Walmart across the street, and found plenty of Quake Wars copies, and they had Folklore brand new and sealed. I wish I had purchased it there. Gamestop will continue to get less of my business.

jeffbase33

I'm sorry to hear that you don't pay attention when you spend your money. Second, this is not a forum to post your problem, this is a PlayStation 3 forum where folks discuss games and news.

Since you have issues with Gamespot itself, bring you complain to their costumer service, not here.

Hope you get your issue worked out.