GameStop Sells Played Games As New, (should be shut down)

Agreed, I've never really shopped at Gamestop or EB or GameCrazy anyways. I hate the sales push, and how the employees act like they know EVERYTHING about gaming.

The EBGames around my area isn't bad, they're usually pretty knowledgable, and when I buy new games, they are sealed properly. I don't mind them really.

crapi think this happened with my lost oddyssey copy, i figured maybe it was just a display model. if i had of know this i would of gotten the used one for like 15$ cheaper. And they put of one of those sticker thats impossible to completely get off on it so its all stick on the top right coner,still works so i suppose i shouldnt complain too much.

That's why I never go there anymore. I always thought Gamestop was really shoddy.

[QUOTE="kidonre"]My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.DarkGamer007

That is your friend's problem. Anyone whoreceiveda case/game in such condition would look for a different one or buy a new copy. Also just ask for a sealed copy of the game at the counter.

I hope they get into serious trouble for this.

My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.kidonre

[QUOTE="kidonre"]My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.cainetao11

GameCrazy I shop at doesn't do any of those things. Seriously. I don't have an edge card and I buy big games without preordering them monthly... they are also sealed soooo... :|

[QUOTE="kidonre"]My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.cainetao11

I feel bad for anyone, that sell their games/consoles to gamestop

but then again... I don't

Both my The Darkness and Condemned 2: Bloodshot were "new" and both had finger prints on the discs. The only reason I didn't get in a big fuss about it is because they were the cheapest copies I could find.

the eb i go 2 sells their games sealed.

This has happened to me multiple times. I've been in a hurry, ran into the local gamestop to pick up a game, tell the employee at the desk what I want, then check it out while I'm at work, and the damn thing is open with a sicker on the side. Once a game is open, then it's used. There's no way around it. I can't open a game, then return it, so they shouldn't be able to open a game and sell it as "new". It's a complete scam.

the eb i go 2 sells their games sealed.

nZiFFLe

Good thing I choose Best Buy >>>Gamestop.

I hope they get in trouble though i dont buy from gamestop

gamestop is by far hte worst place to go to get games if youre looking for a good deal or a fair deal especially when trading in games. but unfortunately they are the only ones to go to that actually havea good selection because they have a monopoly over selling games, at least face to face selling because u can buy over hte internet but its more convenient going to a store.

ya it happened to me 3 x already or more, but 2 discs were new not scratched or anything so i didnt mind it but when i got dead rising it had a fine scratch near the center, , that was dead rising ctyd ,, and another scam they pull is with the used games

they claim they work and are 100 percent tested to , ok so if they were tested in theory you shouldnt recieve a cracked copy right? wrong, i have recieve a cracked copy of gta iv the idiot behind the counter knowingly saw the crack he just gave it to me i said look at that , are they blind or somthing ,

i demanded another copy,, the idiot puts the cracked one back under the counter

[QUOTE="kidonre"]My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.zarshack

http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-309515.aspx Kotaku writes: "The alleged practice of GameStop lending new copies of games to employees at their stores and then later selling those games as new, unused copies, may be a violation of federal law. GameStop's "check-out" policy, confirmed to Kotaku by a number of the chain's managers and employees, could fall under scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission." ------- GS, EB games, or game crazy will all constantly try to rip gamers off, if you don't reserve a game and try to buy on launch day despite having more than enough copies, they will make you pay $10 for an edge card or GS card in order to get the game. you buy a $60 game and come back the next week and will only give a petty $30 for it, and then turn around and sell it for $55 used to gamer who thought he/she was getting a "good dead" but was too stupid to realize they could just get it brand new for just $5 more and also support the devs. they will even have the balls to put out opened games slapped with "NEW" sticker and charge it for full price hell even gamestop employee will come right out nowadays and tell you how bad it is working there, there told to lie and do what ever it takes to get the customers money lol at you if you really think GS,EB, or gamecrazy care about gamerskidonre

this said nothing about gamecrazy i worked at both gamecrazy employees can only rent games from hollywood videos, games already intended to be rented, employees there were not allowed, and from my time there, were fired when they opened a new game just to play it in store, but they could play used games in store

gamestop, yes we did rent out new games to employees, it had to be one of the opened floor copies and not one of the sealed copies

i think it all depends on where u go. i think gamestop should stop selling used games. it is a rip off to the person that is trading in the games and the person who bought the game used. i never buy my games used unless i have to.

another thing that i hate about gamestop is the employees. sometimes the people that work there don't know anything about video games. u should know something about playing, if u work at a video game store. they always ask if u want to pre order something. i went to game stop to buy i think a xbox live card. the guy there said do u want to preorder something? i said no, i'm good. the kept on asking and saying u get this and that if u pre order today. i think i would say i want to pre order something if i wanted a game on the date. iam2green

as an ex gamestop employee i can confirm this. if they get a new game in as long as the is more than 1 copy of it you can take it home to play it like 3-4 days and then sell it as new as soon as you bring it back. lol i only worked there 2 night before quiting (crappiest place to ever work) plus im more of a factory worker.river_rat3117

I used to manage a store in PA 2 years ago. Oh god, it was such an awful experience. Luckily, I was able to get a better job and escape that hellhole. And yup, we allowed our employees to take games home. I didn't agree with the policy, but I didn't want to hear from the DM.

[QUOTE="kidonre"]http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-309515.aspx Kotaku writes: "The alleged practice of GameStop lending new copies of games to employees at their stores and then later selling those games as new, unused copies, may be a violation of federal law. GameStop's "check-out" policy, confirmed to Kotaku by a number of the chain's managers and employees, could fall under scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission." ------- GS, EB games, or game crazy will all constantly try to rip gamers off, if you don't reserve a game and try to buy on launch day despite having more than enough copies, they will make you pay $10 for an edge card or GS card in order to get the game. you buy a $60 game and come back the next week and will only give a petty $30 for it, and then turn around and sell it for $55 used to gamer who thought he/she was getting a "good dead" but was too stupid to realize they could just get it brand new for just $5 more and also support the devs. they will even have the balls to put out opened games slapped with "NEW" sticker and charge it for full price hell even gamestop employee will come right out nowadays and tell you how bad it is working there, there told to lie and do what ever it takes to get the customers money lol at you if you really think GS,EB, or gamecrazy care about gamersdarth-pyschosis

this said nothing about gamecrazy i worked at both gamecrazy employees can only rent games from hollywood videos, games already intended to be rented, employees there were not allowed, and from my time there, were fired when they opened a new game just to play it in store, but they could play used games in store

gamestop, yes we did rent out new games to employees, it had to be one of the opened floor copies and not one of the sealed copies

My biggest beef is buyback for $30 sell for $55

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

[QUOTE="kidonre"]My freind was to stupid to realize gthat the used game he bought... could be bought at target across the street brand new for just $5 more The used game he bought from GS had: no instruction, no case, lots of scratches, and cum stains on the back.kidonre

That is your friend's problem. Anyone whoreceiveda case/game in such condition would look for a different one or buy a new copy. Also just ask for a sealed copy of the game at the counter.

My biggest beef is buyback for $30 sell for $55

Animal-Mother

I have a pretty cool Gamestop near me. The people know what they are talking about, are nice, and overall pretty cool. They also saved me alittle bit of a head ache in going back, by checking to see if one PC game I picked up has the full code on it, and when it was missinga number the person got me a new code.

Although from all the stuff I hear that is a pretty rare case.

Bioshock (PS3) at Game.co.uk

£24.99 - New

£22.99 - Preowned

Bioshock (PS3) at Amazon.co.uk

£19.49 - New

Bioshock (PS3) at Play.com

£17.99 - New

the only new games i buy from there are properly sealed and everything :S

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"]

My biggest beef is buyback for $30 sell for $55

HuusAsking

Yep, they've been doing that for years. I saw some of it first hand in my time working there.

I haven't bought a game from Gamestop for almost 2 years.The last time was when my "new" copy of Forza 2 had a big scratch across the disk and the manual had a weird brown stain on it. :?

I have never bought used games from the places described. I have never bought used games at all, actually. When the money saved from buying a used copy is so little, and the negative aspects of buying a used copy so great, there's no plausible reason to do so.

I have never bought used games from the places described. I have never bought used games at all, actually. When the money saved from buying a used copy is so little, and the negative aspects of buying a used copy so great, there's no plausible reason to do so.

Hexagon_777

[QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]

I have never bought used games from the places described. I have never bought used games at all, actually. When the money saved from buying a used copy is so little, and the negative aspects of buying a used copy so great, there's no plausible reason to do so.

HuusAsking

I would reconsider. It still wouldn't be as satisfying as buying a fancy, new copy, however. I have only heard of horror stories from fellow gamers regarding places such as GameStop, though, so I doubt I'll find the places you describe.

game>>>>>>>>gamestopTwinbladez90210

[QUOTE="Twinbladez90210"]game>>>>>>>>gamestoptirralirra

Quite true. Take a look:

Bioshock (PS3) at Game.co.uk

£24.99 - New

£22.99 - Preowned

Bioshock (PS3) at Amazon.co.uk

£19.49 - New

Bioshock (PS3) at Play.com

£17.99 - New

It's why I no longer shop there. I hate having to explain to someone the difference between new and used.But they only get away with it if you let them.