Annoying used game price stickers.

Why does GameStop find it necessary to place used game stickers right ontop of the actual paper label for their games? It really sucks when you try to take it off and it ruins the label. I'm just one of those gamers who takes a little pride in my collection. I'm just wondering why in the world they can't put it on the outside of the case where it is easier to take off. I know, very stupid thing to pet peeve over. :)

Thoughts?

Well, chalk up another great victory for gamestop employees and the store's policies.

ya i litterally almost ripped the plastic off of gta iv, lol , also i hate how they overlap older stickers, lol, i bought bully it had like 3 used stickers on it, then darksector had like 4 lol, what a waste of paper,

I think my gamestop actually changed there policy due to this. Now they dont even use the adhesive they just slide the sticker down into the "Spine" sleeve so you can simply slide it out when you buy it. Ask them, they may change it and understand your point.

I think my gamestop actually changed there policy due to this. Now they dont even use the adhesive they just slide the sticker down into the "Spine" sleeve so you can simply slide it out when you buy it. Ask them, they may change it and understand your point.

fryshakewad

when Ive gotten used game stickers on the cover paper they've come off easily. but then again i dont buy used games anymore.nate_c-12

Well, chalk up another great victory for gamestop employees and the store's policies.

Legendaryscmt

[QUOTE="nate_c-12"] when Ive gotten used game stickers on the cover paper they've come off easily. but then again i dont buy used games anymore.choffy

i just realized how long its been since i last bought a used game

yeah, i have no idea why they litter the covers and cases of games with those stickers

1 would be enough, but theres like 3

and even if there were only one, they still leave a sticky residue

hate em

i just realized how long its been since i last bought a used game

yeah, i have no idea why they litter the covers and cases of games with those stickers

1 would be enough, but theres like 3

and even if there were only one, they still leave a sticky residue

hate em

i-rock-socks

[QUOTE="i-rock-socks"]

i just realized how long its been since i last bought a used game

yeah, i have no idea why they litter the covers and cases of games with those stickers

1 would be enough, but theres like 3

and even if there were only one, they still leave a sticky residue

hate em

nate_c-12

Mine have all been outside on the plastic. That said, it would be nice if they came off a little easier.

when Ive gotten used game stickers on the cover paper they've come off easily. but then again i dont buy used games anymore.nate_c-12

I don't peel mine until after a week I bought it. Might not like it and I might exchange/return it (I think the guy at gamestop is already pissed at me lol)

The top right part is the anoyying one. I ruined my GTA IV plastic when I tried to peel it.

My record is MassEffect 4 layers lol. Just got it earlier.

Why does GameStop find it necessary to place used game stickers right ontop of the actual paper label for their games? It really sucks when you try to take it off and it ruins the label. I'm just one of those gamers who takes a little pride in my collection. I'm just wondering why in the world they can't put it on the outside of the case where it is easier to take off. I know, very stupid thing to pet peeve over. :)

Thoughts?

Alizerothree

GameStops around here are usually pretty good about it, but there is one store that will have the stickers on the box every once in a while. There's another store around there, though, that likes to put huge stickers that go from the back, over the spine, and to the front. Those stickers are a pain to get off, especially because I get a lot of movies from there. I hate that almost all the movies I've gotten from there still have that on there because I've pretty much given up on getting it all off.

One of the things I hate about GameStop though is the use of generic boxes. Since they stopped accepting Xbox games, I'm stuck with a game that no one will buy.

Choffy, I am surprised you have mentioned that sticking stickers on the cover art is against policy. I am glad corporate is taking this into account. Not only is it really difficult to take off, but if you end up ruining the cover you are screwed. Again, I know this isn't a huge deal to some, but some of us take pride in seeing the sides of our games we spend $$$ on sitting cozy in our game shelves. :) My GameSpot is notorious for this and it sometimes makes me decided not to buy games from them. Almost 80% of their used games have used game stickers on the spine of the cover art. Sourcerah, you are not alone my friend :)

mine have always been on the plastic sleeve, i always take em right off when i get themLessThanMike

Why does GameStop find it necessary to place used game stickers right ontop of the actual paper label for their games? It really sucks when you try to take it off and it ruins the label. I'm just one of those gamers who takes a little pride in my collection. I'm just wondering why in the world they can't put it on the outside of the case where it is easier to take off. I know, very stupid thing to pet peeve over. :)

Thoughts?

Alizerothree

Mine have always been on the plastic cover. I peel it off slowly then I use Goo Gone.

Will goo gone/goof off or any kind of product of that nature be suitable to taking the stickers off? I've thought about trying it before but I didn't want to ruin the game case without knowing if it had any adverse effects.yentar480

I feel bad for you guys yet at the same time i want to choke the **** out of you. sry. Mainly cause you guys constantly spew advertising garble at us. I get tired of it. No i am not interested in reserving a game thats 6 months away from release. Yes i am well aware of your deals. Youve only about 10 posted around the store. However i know this is not exactly your choice. I used to work at a gamestop too and there was basically a thing where you guys had to sell so many special cards or whatever otherwise it would lead to a potential write up. (A friend of mine actually got fired from blockbuster for not selling enough advertisement deals) So you are neutral in my book.sharpshooter188

Choffy, I am surprised you have mentioned that sticking stickers on the cover art is against policy. I am glad corporate is taking this into account. Not only is it really difficult to take off, but if you end up ruining the cover you are screwed. Again, I know this isn't a huge deal to some, but some of us take pride in seeing the sides of our games we spend $$$ on sitting cozy in our game shelves. :) My GameSpot is notorious for this and it sometimes makes me decided not to buy games from them. Almost 80% of their used games have used game stickers on the spine of the cover art. Sourcerah, you are not alone my friend :)

Alizerothree

Yeah, all 3 Gamestops in my area put a sticker on the paper cover under the plastic sleave. The sticker will not come off without tearing the paper. I use to buy used games all the time before they started doing this practice. Now i dont buy any. You lost a customer Gamestop. Now i just buy new games from Best Buy.

I totally agree, Those stickers are so annoying to get off. Most of the time they leave a sticky residue after they're off, but sometimes you get lucky...

I know exactly what you mean, look at my copy of prince of persia's sleeve:



I might aswell throw it away now.