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I love getting bargains on the games I purchase and nothing is music to my ears quite like "Buy 2, Get 1 Free". I can spend hours sifting through the titles they have in the store and working out the way to get the most bang for my buck. However, there are several issues that drive me up a wall.
First, the stickers. I understand you have to place them on the item so that we know what the price is. But seriously, do these stickers have to be made of a substance that no human can remove? And do we really need three different stickers in three different locations on the case? I have tried everything short of dark magic and when I do actually get the substance off, it usually causes some sort of damage to the case.
Second, the game switch. When I go through the games, I make sure to find the one with the best case, in the best shape and that it contains an instruction manual, also in the best condition possible. I bring my purchases up to the counter and what does the associate do? He pulls the old case switch and tosses one out that they are holding in the drawers. Why do you have ones in the drawers anyway? You had about 20 copies of the game out on the floor. Were these special cases? Nope, they were in worse shape than the one I picked out and didn't have a manual.
Third, portable games. I don't think this is an issue in every store, but it was in the store I was in this weekend. The DS and 3DS games were all loose. I had to ask an associate to even see the used 3DS games. I questioned them as to why they were tucked away behind the counter. He informed me that they didn't have cases and there were so few that they just held them back there. He further informed me that even when they do get cases, they toss them so that all the games look the same when they put them in that portable display case they have.
So basically, you need to speak to an associate to even get a glimpse at the used 3DS games. The second part however is unforgivable. You seriously throw out the cases? What the hell is wrong with you?! I could understand if you kept them in the drawers until someone makes a purchase (though it would still annoy me). But you threw them out?!
I want three simple things when I get a used game. I want it to play, have a case and a manual, and not look like it was mauled by a bear. Is this really so hard?
Apparently it is!
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You're not aware of all of GameStop's policies, are you?
How about when they stop carrying titles for a platform? They destroy them all. It costs them less to do so than to ship them somewhere else. Same with the display cases - it costs them less to throw away the cases than stock them, since it gives them more display room for other titles.
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First, the stickers. I understand you have to place them on the item so that we know what the price is. But seriously, do these stickers have to be made of a substance that no human can remove? And do we really need three different stickers in three different locations on the case?
I hear ya on this one. My fave used-media store often carries quite a bit of third-hand titles that were originally sold used from GameStop, and those stickers are a bear and a half to get off.
But what's worse is the occasional game where they put the sticker on the cover sheet itself. If you can get the label off without tearing up the cover sheet, then you're some kind of Houdini.
@Shadow Kisuragi:
How about when they stop carrying titles for a platform? They destroy them all. It costs them less to do so than to ship them somewhere else. Same with the display cases - it costs them less to throw away the cases than stock them, since it gives them more display room for other titles.
That's business for you. Spirit Halloween Superstore does the same thing with their overstock, as it is less costly to do that than to hold onto it for another 10 months, or even donate it.
Now I gotta find a way to get really chummy with the till jockeys at the nearest GameStop so I can help them dispose of their obsolete stock when the time comes.
Which will be hard to do, since I go there no more than three times a year...
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I just use a bit of Goo Gone to get rid of the stickiness. The only problem in the lingering smell of the orange oil if you dont clean it all off afterwards but I guess it could smell worse.
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Goo Gone usually works for me, but I haven't bought a used game at GameStop for a while now. I usually end up buying most of my games new now, which makes me happy that I'm supporting the developer. Granted, they're usually
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@Zagnorch P. Welinskivich II, Esq.:
GameStop employees are directed to ensure that destroyed stock is not sold or taken. There have been a couple District Managers fired in the area for similar circumstances in the past few years.
Speaking of which - all the GameCube games are now gone from the closest GameStop. Makes me sad 
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@blcklblskt: Huh. The rest of my post got cut off. I was gonna say that the games I usually buy are
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@Shadow Kisuragi: Bummer!
I hope they have the stuff recycled after shredding it, at least.
@blcklblskt: Don't keep us in suspense, now...
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@blcklblskt:
lol
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@Shadow Kisuragi:
How about when they stop carrying titles for a platform? They destroy them all. It costs them less to do so than to ship them somewhere else. Same with the display cases - it costs them less to throw away the cases than stock them, since it gives them more display room for other titles.
I have heard about things like this happening. These are the kind of things that make you never want to shop at stores like GameStop again. I have a good relationship with all the employees at my local store though and can usually get a few little perks here and there. Unfortunately, I went to an out of town store this past weekend while I was down visiting my family. If I ever move back down there, I may have to find somewhere else to shop.
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