So, you give $55 to gamestop, and you have free games forever?

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

Eb games in australia does this but they are owned by gamestop so yeah.

idk why they would do that but ive heard of way better loopholes such as that

Try to return your games 3 or 4 times in a row, they won't let you.

As said earlier, EB games in Australia, which is owned by Gamestop, does the same thing. I don't really understand how it works though. I buy a new game, take it back & get another new game... The developer for the second game I get still gets cash right? While the game I traded back gets sold for less. Perhaps retailers make more on used games because none of the profit goes to developers, which would encourage them to try & get used copies. Unethical, but would make the game easier to sell because it's cheaper, while they also make more off its sale.

Why don't developers have a 'not for resale' policy? Or if the distribute it to retailers, is there some law that allows retailers to do so? This is why there is a part of me that supports digital distribution, as much as I love physical copies.

Try to return your games 3 or 4 times in a row, they won't let you.

_TheJoker_

how do you know?

Here in Australia after the third game you are stuck with that game.

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

YankeesNYC4life

Here in Australia after the third game you are stuck with that game.

spookykid143

What store is that policy at? I've returned games more than three times before. The dude at the store usually encourages me to return any new game I buy in before 7 days.

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

Here in Australia after the third game you are stuck with that game.

Twin-Blade

What store is that policy at? I've returned games more than three times before. The dude at the store usually encourages me to return any new game I buy in before 7 days.

most likely because they get a higher sale margin even if its a tradeso they dont care if you do it...i bet if the big wigs at that company knew he was encouraging you to do so he might not be around no more...where i live if its out the wrapper you can only exchange it for the same game...but then you can just take the "same game" thats now in the wrapper back lmao

I probably would exploit the system this way if I didnt have a thing for keeping the games I like. I like having a game collection. I do use the 7 day return policy to try out games Im unsure of. If I like the game, then Ill keep it. if I dont, Ill milk it for what its worth and return it by the 7th day.

The jackass working at Game Crazy wouldnt let me return Unreal Tournament 3 (reason: no one plays) even though I only had it for less than 12 hours so I just sold it to them for half the original cost. I never went there again and they eventually shut down. I felt so happy. I had a grudge against Game Crazy and that employee. Hope hes unemployed.

[QUOTE="YankeesNYC4life"]

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

amaneuvering

Does anyone know if its illegal for Gamestop to refuse to accept returns if you abuse the system? I believe the receipt doesnt say anything about "We reserve the right to refuse returns" so theyre obligated to accept returns. But they can refuse to serve you.

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

Here in Australia after the third game you are stuck with that game.

Twin-Blade

What store is that policy at? I've returned games more than three times before. The dude at the store usually encourages me to return any new game I buy in before 7 days.

[QUOTE="amaneuvering"][QUOTE="YankeesNYC4life"]

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

erglesmergle

Does anyone know if its illegal for Gamestop to refuse to accept returns if you abuse the system? I believe the receipt doesnt say anything about "We reserve the right to refuse returns" so theyre obligated to accept returns. But they can refuse to serve you.

I wish people didn't abuse this system because I have to return almost every used game from Gamestop simply because it doesn't play, not because I don't like it. It makes those of us with honest intentions seem like we're abusing the system, too.

I wish people didn't abuse this system because I have to return almost every used game from Gamestop simply because it doesn't play, not because I don't like it. It makes those of us with honest intentions seem like we're abusing the system, too.

LovePotionNo9

I wish people didn't abuse this system because I have to return almost every used game from Gamestop simply because it doesn't play, not because I don't like it. It makes those of us with honest intentions seem like we're abusing the system, too.

LovePotionNo9

that shouldnt be a problem if your simply wanting the same game because the other didnt work...otherwise by getting a dif game your doing the same thing...

I wish people didn't abuse this system because I have to return almost every used game from Gamestop simply because it doesn't play, not because I don't like it. It makes those of us with honest intentions seem like we're abusing the system, too.

LovePotionNo9

Well its evident he has a 360. :lol:

[QUOTE="amaneuvering"][QUOTE="YankeesNYC4life"]

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

erglesmergle

Does anyone know if its illegal for Gamestop to refuse to accept returns if you abuse the system? I believe the receipt doesnt say anything about "We reserve the right to refuse returns" so theyre obligated to accept returns. But they can refuse to serve you.

yea its really just at whoevers working discretion...they can return 100 xs for you if they want...im sure theres a policy for them 2 follow but usualy retail places just wing it and do their own thing and have their own special set of rules that thier district manager implements...usually if the managers are cool you can get breaks...what applies at one gamestop might be different at another

i dont think they check how much times you returned a game on the same $ you payed, its none of their business really, and im pretty sure you can return it to ANY gamestop, not the one you bought it from, like macy's and bestbuy

i dont think they check how much times you returned a game on the same $ you payed, its none of their business really, and im pretty sure you can return it to ANY gamestop, not the one you bought it from, like macy's and bestbuy

YankeesNYC4life

All the GameStops I go to ask for ID when you return so they can put you in the system when you return something which ultimately saves your return history. One way to counter this is to just say you don't have ID and make up some bull**** contact info. But that only works if you plan on switching to different GameStops or wait for a new employee each time you do so.

i dont think they check how much times you returned a game on the same $ you payed, its none of their business really, and im pretty sure you can return it to ANY gamestop, not the one you bought it from, like macy's and bestbuy

YankeesNYC4life

[QUOTE="amaneuvering"][QUOTE="YankeesNYC4life"]

I think they have a 7 day return policy on used games at gamestop, this is the managers exact words to me "most people buy used games because if you dont like the game you can return it" so therefore i guess you can just buy one used game, play it and beat it in 6 days and return it and get another game and keep doing this,ofcoarse this is better for single player games like metal gear, alan wake.... games like that. does anyone know if im right about this,

sorry if this is offtopic, i guess this goes under the category of "game store wars" cause this sounds like a pretty smart thing to do on behalf of the gamer and i dont think any other store has this policy

erglesmergle

Does anyone know if its illegal for Gamestop to refuse to accept returns if you abuse the system? I believe the receipt doesnt say anything about "We reserve the right to refuse returns" so theyre obligated to accept returns. But they can refuse to serve you.

The policy is 1 return per purchase for not liking the game. So if you buy a $55 game you are allowed to take it back once for the reason of not liking it and exchanging it for another. This doesn't apply to defective games. Defective games can be exchanged as many times as needed within the 30 day period or 1 year if you buy it for another copy of the same game. If they don't have the same game they will usually offer store credit.

It is store policy that the employees can refuse any transaction or trade at their own discretion. Not sure if it is on the receipt, but it is on a standup that is supposed to be present at their registers with all their policies.

However, Gamestop does allow its employees to be lenient with these policies, so if you are a frequent customer that the employees their like you can usually do whatever you please as many times as you want.

As said earlier, EB games in Australia, which is owned by Gamestop, does the same thing. I don't really understand how it works though. I buy a new game, take it back & get another new game... The developer for the second game I get still gets cash right? While the game I traded back gets sold for less. Perhaps retailers make more on used games because none of the profit goes to developers, which would encourage them to try & get used copies. Unethical, but would make the game easier to sell because it's cheaper, while they also make more off its sale.

Why don't developers have a 'not for resale' policy? Or if the distribute it to retailers, is there some law that allows retailers to do so? This is why there is a part of me that supports digital distribution, as much as I love physical copies.

Twin-Blade

I do this almost all the times with used games but I guess since I spread my returns at least over a couple weeks they don't care. I haven't tried out a game in a long time though since new game prices have been falling so fast. I have done this probably 20-25 times or so without a hitch. Just have to say you didn't like the game. I also half of the time returned it to a different store than I bought the game.

[QUOTE="LovePotionNo9"]

I wish people didn't abuse this system because I have to return almost every used game from Gamestop simply because it doesn't play, not because I don't like it. It makes those of us with honest intentions seem like we're abusing the system, too.

OfficerLeach_

that shouldnt be a problem if your simply wanting the same game because the other didnt work...otherwise by getting a dif game your doing the same thing...

As said earlier, EB games in Australia, which is owned by Gamestop, does the same thing. I don't really understand how it works though. I buy a new game, take it back & get another new game... The developer for the second game I get still gets cash right? While the game I traded back gets sold for less. Perhaps retailers make more on used games because none of the profit goes to developers, which would encourage them to try & get used copies. Unethical, but would make the game easier to sell because it's cheaper, while they also make more off its sale.

Why don't developers have a 'not for resale' policy? Or if the distribute it to retailers, is there some law that allows retailers to do so? This is why there is a part of me that supports digital distribution, as much as I love physical copies.

Twin-Blade

You're "not for resale" talk made me check my MW2 game case. It actually does have a "not for resale" listed on the back of the case in the lower right-hand corner. However, you can still buy the game "pre-owned" at Gamestop. Maybe it means something I don't understand, but my initial interpretation is that once the game has been officially sold, it cannot be resold to anyone. Yet, gamestop does this. Actually, after looking at the back cover that Gamestop shows on their site (my link), where mine say's "not for resale", their's says "Gamestop". Maybe it's because my copy came with the MW2 console I bought.

Thats cheating the system and is wrong

Tried it, they get angry after awhile. Maybe have a friend walk in do it for you idk

Thats cheating the system and is wrong

EdenProxy

lol

buy a used copy if it's so wrong

They put the game right back on the shelf so they make zero loss. The theoretically is consumers will generally replace it with another title, and eventually hang onto one, or trade it back (which is even better for the retailer).skrat_01

This ^^^. I've never ran into a problem with GS taking used games back when I say I don't like them. I don't do it all the time though, and I do buy new stuff there so maybe that's why.

My feeling though is if they do have a problem with you returning something then they need to advise you of that fact up front. I doubt legally they can refuse to take back a trade if it's in the same shape as you bought it, and accepting used games back is their standard policy. However who is going to sue GS over a $40 game.

[QUOTE="EdenProxy"]

Thats cheating the system and is wrong

iBear-

lol

buy a used copy if it's so wrong

[QUOTE="skrat_01"]They put the game right back on the shelf so they make zero loss. The theoretically is consumers will generally replace it with another title, and eventually hang onto one, or trade it back (which is even better for the retailer).coasterguy65

This ^^^. I've never ran into a problem with GS taking used games back when I say I don't like them. I don't do it all the time though, and I do buy new stuff there so maybe that's why.

My feeling though is if they do have a problem with you returning something then they need to advise you of that fact up front. I doubt legally they can refuse to take back a trade if it's in the same shape as you bought it, and accepting used games back is their standard policy. However who is going to sue GS over a $40 game.

Try to return your games 3 or 4 times in a row, they won't let you.

_TheJoker_

[QUOTE="_TheJoker_"]

Try to return your games 3 or 4 times in a row, they won't let you.

savagetwinkie

I Canada its against the law to return opened software unless it doesn't work. No explotinghere

I Canada its against the law to return opened software unless it doesn't work. No explotinghere

Cruse34

Is that for software bought as new only or also used games which were already opened when you bought them? I'm sure that policy only applies to new games and not used like the US.

I used to do this before i started buying games online.

In Canada here, I was told that if I returned the game within 7 days I'd get a full refund, new games included. Opened or not I believe.

The policy is 1 return per purchase for not liking the game. So if you buy a $55 game you are allowed to take it back once for the reason of not liking it and exchanging it for another. This doesn't apply to defective games. Defective games can be exchanged as many times as needed within the 30 day period or 1 year if you buy it for another copy of the same game. If they don't have the same game they will usually offer store credit.

It is store policy that the employees can refuse any transaction or trade at their own discretion. Not sure if it is on the receipt, but it is on a standup that is supposed to be present at their registers with all their policies.

However, Gamestop does allow its employees to be lenient with these policies, so if you are a frequent customer that the employees their like you can usually do whatever you please as many times as you want.

CajunShooter

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"][QUOTE="_TheJoker_"]

Try to return your games 3 or 4 times in a row, they won't let you.

CajunShooter