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TalkBack / Re: Stop Going to GameStop
« on: July 16, 2011, 02:16:50 PM »
long time reader but first time replying to a topic.
Just felt the need to say this is a poorly written article and very bias. Yeah gamestop isn't perfect but there are tons of perks that you can't get at other stores. First few stores sell used games and while they're usually only 5 to 10 bucks cheaper a lot of gamers play on a budget and every dime saved helps. It does suck that the developers don't get any of the money, but selling used items is a trade that has been around forever and that's the way it has always been. Gamestop isn't the first company to come along and do this practice, there are music and movie stores based on selling used copies that's roots go much farther than Gamestop. Why should Gamestop be criticized for good business?
you mention that your copy of metroid prime 2 echos is 20 dollars without the case, where else are you going to find metroid prime 2 though? best buy stopped selling gamecube games a long time ago, as did walmart, target and every other retailer. You should be thankful there's still a store that you can get a gamecube game at! maybe you could try a flea market but there's no guarantee that you're going to get a manuel and box or you could try ebay but there's no guarantee that your copy will be a legit copy and not a bootleg.
you also criticize their rewards card that it cost 10 dollars (actually it's 15 i believe) but you fail to mention all the benefits you get with it, 10% off of used games, points that build up fast, including double points on used and a big rewards catalog. They have a Zelda t-shirt and a Zelda belt buckle for purchase. Club Nintendo only has one Zelda item for purchase. Plus you don't need to take any surveys. You also forgot the biggest thing, by signing up you get a year subscription to their magazine, GameInformer!!
I'm not saying Gamestop is perfect, I actually never liked Gamestop that much and thought EB Games was much better until the merger, but you gotta admit, there's few places that are better to get games at this time. It's not easy to find Gamecube, Game Boy Advance, out of print Wii games (like Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles), and original X-Box games anymore! Even with PS2 most stores like best buy have a very limited selection, you're never going to walk and and find the collectors edition of Final Fantasy XII or Resident Evil 4 like you would at Gamestop, that's for sure.
Just felt the need to say this is a poorly written article and very bias. Yeah gamestop isn't perfect but there are tons of perks that you can't get at other stores. First few stores sell used games and while they're usually only 5 to 10 bucks cheaper a lot of gamers play on a budget and every dime saved helps. It does suck that the developers don't get any of the money, but selling used items is a trade that has been around forever and that's the way it has always been. Gamestop isn't the first company to come along and do this practice, there are music and movie stores based on selling used copies that's roots go much farther than Gamestop. Why should Gamestop be criticized for good business?
you mention that your copy of metroid prime 2 echos is 20 dollars without the case, where else are you going to find metroid prime 2 though? best buy stopped selling gamecube games a long time ago, as did walmart, target and every other retailer. You should be thankful there's still a store that you can get a gamecube game at! maybe you could try a flea market but there's no guarantee that you're going to get a manuel and box or you could try ebay but there's no guarantee that your copy will be a legit copy and not a bootleg.
you also criticize their rewards card that it cost 10 dollars (actually it's 15 i believe) but you fail to mention all the benefits you get with it, 10% off of used games, points that build up fast, including double points on used and a big rewards catalog. They have a Zelda t-shirt and a Zelda belt buckle for purchase. Club Nintendo only has one Zelda item for purchase. Plus you don't need to take any surveys. You also forgot the biggest thing, by signing up you get a year subscription to their magazine, GameInformer!!
I'm not saying Gamestop is perfect, I actually never liked Gamestop that much and thought EB Games was much better until the merger, but you gotta admit, there's few places that are better to get games at this time. It's not easy to find Gamecube, Game Boy Advance, out of print Wii games (like Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles), and original X-Box games anymore! Even with PS2 most stores like best buy have a very limited selection, you're never going to walk and and find the collectors edition of Final Fantasy XII or Resident Evil 4 like you would at Gamestop, that's for sure.
