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Xbbjf9s on 25 March 2010
Zucas said:
OH this isn't going to go anywhere because I'm almost positive that anything that comes with things that you only get when purchased new, has something where it states "only available with full retail purchase". And then it'll tell how long the validity of the code or offer lasts.

Meaning either the company or Gamestop already has that covered (especially if it is a Gamestop preorder bonus that comes inside the box). But the dude didn't even bother to read the fine print.

I work for Gamestop, and I know they rip people off or screw them all the time, but this is not one of those cases.


LOL



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mOeR-rpGee on 25 March 2010

on the back of my dragon age origins it says:

"A $15 Value"
"One-time use code available with full retail purchase"

so does full retail mean brand new? or does buying used from gamestop mean full retail?



Zucas on 25 March 2010
mOeR-rpGee said:
on the back of my dragon age origins it says:

"A $15 Value"
"One-time use code available with full retail purchase"

so does full retail mean brand new? or does buying used from gamestop mean full retail?

Full-retail purchase is another way of saying "bought at its original price from a retailer".  Meaning essentially the only thing that'll fit that is new.  It's also another way of protecting against "pirates" trying to sue, as that wouldn't have bought it at a retailer for its full price.  But used wouldn't mean that because technically when Gamestop sells used games they are a pawn shop and that's different from a normal retailer. 

So yes by putting that on the back, the custmoer is informed that it was a limited offer for early buyers of the game at full price from a retailer. 



mOeR-rpGee on 25 March 2010
Zucas said:
mOeR-rpGee said:
on the back of my dragon age origins it says:

"A $15 Value"
"One-time use code available with full retail purchase"

so does full retail mean brand new? or does buying used from gamestop mean full retail?

Full-retail purchase is another way of saying "bought at its original price from a retailer".  Meaning essentially the only thing that'll fit that is new.  It's also another way of protecting against "pirates" trying to sue, as that wouldn't have bought it at a retailer for its full price.  But used wouldn't mean that because technically when Gamestop sells used games they are a pawn shop and that's different from a normal retailer. 

So yes by putting that on the back, the custmoer is informed that it was a limited offer for early buyers of the game at full price from a retailer. 

thanks. will it hold up in court?



letsdance on 25 March 2010

Hayward is full of ghetto gang bangers and people looking for hand outs. I grew up their and just visited that town just 2 months ago to see what became of my hometown. Its rundown and the elementary school I attended is full of graffiti now.



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Garnett on 25 March 2010
letsdance said:
Hayward is full of ghetto gang bangers and people looking for hand outs. I grew up their and just visited that town just 2 months ago to see what became of my hometown. Its rundown and the elementary school I attended is full of graffiti now.

Sounds like my city.

 

They should at least cover up the "Free DLC" on the boxart with a price sticker.



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jammy2211 on 25 March 2010
Mr Puggsly said:

The most surprising thing about this is Gamestop only makes about 20% of its revenue from used games. They can definitely survive without whoring used games like they do. But digital downloads is their biggest problem.

Revenue and profit are two entirely different things.



MonstaMack on 25 March 2010

I'd like to see them get sued over the process of selling used/gutted games as new.



It's just that simple.

twesterm on 25 March 2010

This is one of the few cases where the person has a point, though I don't know who is to blame. Probably Gamestop and not EA for making the cover.

I don't think he should get all he's asking for, but Gamestop really just should have given him his money back.

Of course there's also the part of me that wants to ask why he waited longer than seven days...



 

.jayderyu on 25 March 2010

1. This man is stupid moron.
2. Gamestop is shitty



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