Does VGChartz ~really get data from retailers? Why would they participate?

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JackSparrow10VG on 11 June 2008

From what I've heard, retailers have to be coerced monetarily to participate. I've always wondered about this. Are they mom and pop stores or any of the big ones?

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darthdevidem01 on 11 June 2008

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fkusumot on 11 June 2008

JackSparrow10VG said:
From what I've heard, retailers have to be coerced monetarily to participate. I've always wondered about this. Are they mom and pop stores or any of the big ones?

Where did you hear that?

I Blame Wii Fit!

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