eb/gamestop selling used games as new

http://kotaku.com/5205385/gamestop-sells-played-games-as-new-sources-say-practice-could-be-illegal

lol, this is so dang true , i had witnessed a new copy of dead rising and thats my copy its looked like some one was djing with it at a night club lol

and they also do not check their used games like they say , they sold me a gta iv disc that was cracked ,, right down the middle,

how the heck can gamestop not see the crack

http://kotaku.com/5205385/gamestop-sells-played-games-as-new-sources-say-practice-could-be-illegal

lol, this is so dang true , i had witnessed a new copy of dead rising and thats my copy its looked like some one was djing with it at a night club lol

and they also do not check their used games like they say , they sold me a gta iv disc that was cracked ,, right down the middle,

how the heck can gamestop not see the crack

mariokart64fan

Wow never knew about that! Going to keep an eye on what they give me from now on.

YOu guys need to go on youtube and look up Gamestop rant part 1...delta4062

This?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5_DgLCu6fk&feature=PlayList&p=C8438F5C6D17176F&index=2

Some time last year, there was a conversation taking place within the forums on 'GAMESPOT' concerning 'GAMESTOP'.. I can't remember the exact words of the original post.. BUT, I remember my responce to the post.. which read something like this.. "As a gamer that only usually buys new titles/games, personally I never buy games from high street stores like 'GAME' or 'GAMESTOP'.. Friends have worked within these stores, and on numerous occasions I've been told that new games often get taken home by staff, later to be sold to the general public as brand new when returned back to the store !.. Knowing this info, a few years ago I decided never to use these stores again. Since then, I've only bought factory sealed games which include the original authenticity sticker and the original cellophane wrapper".

If your buying a new game, just ask the guy in the store if they have a factory sealed copy.. Most store assistants are usually happy to get you one from the store room.. I'm usually honest, by telling them that I don't buy opened games.. But, if your not that confident, just say"it's a gift" and you would prefer it if it was still sealed !

Remember, when buying new games.. try to buy titles with the original factory sealincluding authenticity sticker, especially when shopping on the net !

I got into it with a manager of Gamestop who sold me a copy of Valkyrie Profile 2 used as new. It was blatantly scratched up, he told me it was from placing it into the envelope to keep it out of the case since it was "new" and the only copy the store had... It was used, no way an envelope did the scratching he claimed.

My boyfriend now just had a conversation about it recently since he used to manage a Gamestop before we met. Apparently, everything the article says was true because I wrote about it happening here before I checked the article. No point in repeating it. But yea, ridiculous.

I used to work at an EB and my managers would take home those gutted copies; they got to play halo 2 before it was released. Lucky dogs.They never let me take home any freaking games...

But honestly; i'm not going to complain about them not letting me or the fact that they took games home.

Yea, they should treat the games better if they borrow them, but playing the games gives them more knowledge about the game, therefore, allowing them to sell the game easier. What? THIS IS A SALES TACTIC!? WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT!? (sarcasm)

So! I have no problem buying from these stores, because:

1) You can tell if they did their own shrink wrap on a case (it usually always has a small hole in it, and there's a huge crease on the side), SO: I'll ask for a different copy.

2) If they hand me a brand new copy that's not shrink wrapped, I'LL: ask for a different copy, or ask to see the disc.

GENIUS!

In conclusion, allowing employees to take home games helps them sell those games so just be on guard. Check the case, check the disc, and don't be a moron.

ilovemyelbows00

[QUOTE="delta4062"]YOu guys need to go on youtube and look up Gamestop rant part 1...BeyondPain

This?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5_DgLCu6fk&feature=PlayList&p=C8438F5C6D17176F&index=2

Doesnt matter to me. I only really buy used games anyway and all i want in a new game is for it to work and for the booklets to be inside

yeah i have known about that for awhile my friend works there but i dont let them sell me anything thasts not sealed in plastic aslo they try to sell demonstartion copies as new as well which is bs if you ask me.

I no longer support these stores. If I want a used game, then I'll go to www.goozex.com. I've had only success on that site so far (though I'm a fairly new member).

Oddly enough, this happened to me when I bought Rainbow Six Vegas, and Vegas 2 on separate occasions. Vegas 2 was in excellent condition, but it was still opened. The first Vegas had the instruction manual all torn up.

Bad business practice, but I still shop there because they usual have a wider variety of games compared to most major retailers. And their prices aren't too bad.