Andykin Skysk8r | 49 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 But then how will I get Battletoads for the Wii? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart010 | 1,707 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 1:14 AM, Andykin Skysk8r said: But then how will I get Battletoads for the Wii? Well first you’ll have to call them and ask if they even have it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie | 3 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 10/7/2021 at 11:29 PM, darkchylde28 said: Unless it's for something that's an actual limited edition item or needs a reserve in order to ship a specific quantity, don't preorder games period. You're just giving some company a free loan, on which they get to collect interest and you don't. At best, you get your game on time, at worst, you don't (as in this case). I can't remember the last major release (that wasn't actually a true limited edition) that didn't have tons of copies sitting around on launch day at every retailer. No need to preorder, just show up day of, slap down your money, and walk out. This often precludes buying games at launch at GameStop due to them specifically keeping all the extra copies back on launch day "unless you had a preorder," despite having well in excess of what was preordered (used to work beside and was friends with 3 GameStop managers who confirmed my suspicions). If you're doing it solely for the convenience, then do it through some place like Amazon, where they collect your payment details ahead of time but don't actually charge you until they complete (and ship!) the order. Gamestop online preorders does not charge until the game is shipped either. The only time you get charged for a preorder. from gamestop is if you preorder in store. then you either put a deposit or pay it off completely. it’s your choice. Gamestop is great it’s the only place that you get extra money for trade ins and discounts on games if you are a pro member. Amazon and walmart do not! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNESNESCUBE64 | 540 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Charlie said: Amazon and walmart do not! Not much of a fan of shilling for big companies, but walmart charges less for new games than gamestop. If your whole thing is saving money gamestop isn't the place... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVega | 583 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 That is some nice way to resurrect a thread. Did I hear correctly gamestop is supposed to go out of business soon anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,737 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 To me, the only thing that matter is whether or not I'm getting a good deal. I went about 2 years without buying anything from GameStop, but within the past year, I've been occasionally finding deals. I purchased 6 brand new first party Switch titles during a B1G1 sale. With that said, to this day, I've never pre-ordered anything from GameStop because I've never had any incentive to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 So, eh, is this thread popping up at the top of certain GameStop searches, and GameStop needed to put an intern "on it" to try and shill the company? Can't help but wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVega | 583 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, RH said: So, eh, is this thread popping up at the top of certain GameStop searches, and GameStop needed to put an intern "on it" to try and shill the company? Can't help but wonder. Clever call! Especially after that very telling language "Gamestop is great! everyone else is evil!"............................................................................ 7 minutes ago, RH said: and GameStop needed to put an intern "on it" to try and save the company? fixed that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Charlie said: Gamestop online preorders does not charge until the game is shipped either. The only time you get charged for a preorder. from gamestop is if you preorder in store. then you either put a deposit or pay it off completely. it’s your choice. Gamestop is great it’s the only place that you get extra money for trade ins and discounts on games if you are a pro member. Amazon and walmart do not! Hey Chuck, Welcome to the site. Can you do me a favor really quick and just complete the following? Thanks! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVega | 583 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, JamesRobot said: Hey Chuck, Welcome to the site. Can you do me a favor really quick and just complete the following? Thanks! @JamesRobot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,884 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,844 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 What kind of losers are buying brand new games? Let alone pre-ordering them for some shitty trinket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae247 | 207 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,710 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 47 minutes ago, RH said: So, eh, is this thread popping up at the top of certain GameStop searches, and GameStop needed to put an intern "on it" to try and shill the company? Can't help but wonder. No way dude, come on.Gamestop is great it’s the only place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,710 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 28 minutes ago, BlackVega said: @JamesRobot Game recognize game, bro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart010 | 1,707 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Charlie said: Gamestop online preorders does not charge until the game is shipped either. The only time you get charged for a preorder. from gamestop is if you preorder in store. then you either put a deposit or pay it off completely. it’s your choice. Gamestop is great it’s the only place that you get extra money for trade ins and discounts on games if you are a pro member. Amazon and walmart do not! Gamestop is great for some things as you mentioned, but they suck at preorders. They are not on time, and they do not follow through on their commitments whether it be customer service requests or including the preorder bonuses that they promised. If you want on-time delivery for preorders, use Walmart or Amazon. Don’t use Gamestop Edited September 11, 2023 by phart010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,710 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Another thing Gamestop is really good at is closing stores. All 3 locations that I used to could easily get to are gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 My local gamestop is closed more than its open. Half the time I try and go there, there's a sign saying "closed for staff shortages, will open tomorrow". I don't plan to renew my pro membership, because what's the point?! If I can't get my monthly free $5 plushie, tote bag, or t-shirt anymore because they are closed whenever I go there, why bother going at all? My free time is limited, and they must treat staff like shit if they can't keep any to open the store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kguillemette said: My local gamestop is closed more than its open. Half the time I try and go there, there's a sign saying "closed for staff shortages, will open tomorrow". I don't plan to renew my pro membership, because what's the point?! If I can't get my monthly free $5 plushie, tote bag, or t-shirt anymore because they are closed whenever I go there, why bother going at all? My free time is limited, and they must treat staff like shit if they can't keep any to open the store. Dude, I hate this post COVID world we live in. The closest fast food restaurant to me is a Hardee's. Ever since they closed down their dining are in 2020, it's hit or miss if they are ever open. It's hard to tell too because they leave the lights off. You drive up to the drive through and start talking... but no one's home. I know it's not game stop, but for whatever reason, the owners just won't seem to pay enough money to staff the place and I gave up going there over a year ago, but every time I drive by it looks the same. (To be clear, this Hardee's is attached to a gas station, so it's hard to tell if it's legit closed or not until you've sat at the call box for 3-5 minutes until you realize that the exterior lights are on but nobodies home!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,097 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, RH said: Dude, I hate this post COVID world we live in. The closest fast food restaurant to me is a Hardee's. Ever since they closed down their dining are in 2020, it's hit or miss if they are ever open. It's hard to tell too because they leave the lights off. You drive up to the drive through and start talking... but no one's home. I know it's not game stop, but for whatever reason, the owners just won't seem to pay enough money to staff the place and I gave up going there over a year ago, but every time I drive by it looks the same. (To be clear, this Hardee's is attached to a gas station, so it's hard to tell if it's legit closed or not until you've sat at the call box for 3-5 minutes until you realize that the exterior lights are on but nobodies home!) I’ll stand up on my soapbox all day and repeat that whatever shortcuts every restaurant took to stay open during Covid are still being cut now and nowhere is as good as it was pre-Covid. Hours, service, and particularly quality of food 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: I’ll stand up on my soapbox all day and repeat that whatever shortcuts every restaurant took to stay open during Covid are still being cut now and nowhere is as good as it was pre-Covid. Hours, service, and particularly quality of food Half the quality at twice the price! Hit every restaurant that I frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox | 1,667 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Between hocking cell phones and an entire wall of those beadie eyed funko pops, feels more like a trashy pawn shop than a game store. (Staff is actually helpful so respect to anyone working there) Edited September 11, 2023 by fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,903 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, fox said: Between hocking cell phones and an entire wall of those beadie eyed funko pops, feels more like a trashy pawn shop than a game store. (Staff is actually helpful so respect to anyone working there) Funko Pops are at all game shops. I don’t entirely blame them. I assume the used game shops have low margins and need what they can get. I still don’t like them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 This comes back, one post, and I see that avatar of Charlie, and well, it looks like slightly more human looking bot version of this with glasses. It can not be ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVega | 583 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Guess what thread goes into shitposting mode in 3..... 2..... 1........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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