They try to sell you gutted copies of games as "new" (they open the game, remove it from it's case, and place the case out on the floor, then try to charge you the New price if you want the game).
Terrible trade in values. Even worse trade in values if you want it in cash
Constant badgering to preorder, subscribe to EDGE, buy an EDGE card, buy an extended warrenty, asking you if you'd rather buy the game Used instead of New. Don't give me that shit that it's "their job". I don't hate the employees personally, I hate the company they work for.
They are god awful about sending the manual/original case of a game when you buy used games online.
Their "refurbished" used consoles are fucking disasters. Half of them are previous red rings or have gotten banned from Xbox Live. Gamestop is basically used as a dumping ground for useless consoles. They never check to see if the console is banned, nor do they test the thing for more than 3 minutes. God knows how easy it is to cook a red ringed 360 and get it working for 4-5 hours, then just pawn it off on GS.
Terrible New and Used prices for their games. Gamestop is always the last retailer to drop prices, and they have maybe 2 sales a year (most of which are sales or B2G1 on used games)
They never stock enough copies of AAA titles on release day, and constantly remind you of this in an attempt to get more preorders. I can't tell you how many times I've had someone working there tell me something like "this is the last new copy we've got, you really should have preordered it."
The majority of people working there either aren't knowledgeable about games, or just don't care enough to engage you in conversation or help you.
Is that enough? Obviously they aren't all bad, but the company has some really terrible policies and methods of motivation. I've long since stopped shopping there. "
- My Gamestop has all cases sealed - Values are not bad, Anyways It's not like they force you idiot - They ask you once after you buy something Yes or No, it's not a hard question. Do you lack social skills or something? - Most people who order online order from Amazon, not like GS is known for it's KUURAZY online. - You can always trade it in to the store for another proper working one - Gamestop's been the one dropping prices as of late as I said. They don't have the random $13 off deals but they've been doing they're part for big games - Gamestop ALWAYS has a surplus of AAA - People who work they're seem smart enough for me. Not like forum internet people but regular gamer enough with wide variety. But most people who think they know about info on the internet don't know shit about what they're talking about or are clueless on BIG things (I'm a news mod so I know a lot)
So it is obvious the Gamestop the main (and only big) Videogame selling/trading Establishment. But I don't get why people hate it except for stupid trade in value. Maybe it's just me, but I'm tired of whiny kids on the internet who won't shut up about how Gamestop rips them off because they only got $22 for there $60 game. If you beat the game in a weak and your bored of it, congrats you should of rented it or waited ya idiot. Then there WAS the people who shopped at Gamecrazy which was basically a horribly ran Gamestop.
Pro's The Edge Card - This card pays for itself pretty much, you not only get a subscription to Game Informer, but 10% Trade in Bonus on Deals and 10% off Used Games. That Whole 10% removes Tax and then some when buying a game basically and really helps when purchasing a game. Whether you like GI or not is based on your opinion but it plays for itself with used deals.
The Deals - Gamestop usually offers some good deals, Things like their 50% trade in bonus are great for those who resort to trading in at Gamestop and along with the Edge card make it even more. The one that really gets me is the Buy 2 Get 1 Free (admit it, you've probably fell for this deal before), usually I pick up a game a for the risk factor with this or just go all out and revisit the store just so I can abuse the deal but this deal is great and often occurs every 2 months or so. Also to compete with Amazon they've been the ones severly dropping the prices on new games and are why you can find AC2 or Darksiders for $20 or Gow3 & ME2 for $30.
Variety - For some of those who don't consider Amazon their main shopping place of choice GS offers a variety of games like no other. I can't really find old games up to a year old at Best Buy or Target so GS really helps for this.
Con's
Pretty Much Monopolized the Gaming Market - Now this is were I can see it getting the hate and not disagree. (but then they'll be a bunch of idiots saying this is why the hate it and not the deals). They pretty much obliterated places like Funkoland and because of that Gamestop is now the only core gaming store now.
Customer Service - Some people complain that they ask them whether they want to reserve a game or are looking for what. What's wrong with that? They're are designated too and it's not like they're in your face forcing you too. You just say yes (blank game) or no, not that hard.
Trade In Deals- Ok not always the best but obviously its the most convenient place to do it. But it's a business they have to make a profit and in case you haven't noticed it's not like they sell every game they get back. My Gamestop has tons of old PS2/Xbox/GC games they took a loss on. If you want a better deal Try Goozex, eBay, or even best buy if you're desperate and hate gamestop enough. Some people act like they force you to trade int he games at Gamestop and that they're the only option.
Overall It's not a bad place at all. It offers some good deals every once in awhile and is very convenient for some buys (considering I hate waiting a week for free shipping). Plus it's not like Gamestop is going away anytime soon.
" @Cataphract1014: And that took how much more of your time? Would you rather him name a game, you decline, only to have him suggest another game, and have this go on for a list of 6 games? "
I don't care how much time it took, I didn't want to pre-order any of it. I'd rather just pick my game up, pay the guy, and leave without haven't to listen to it. Also, that isn't the reason I don't buy from them anymore. "
Its their job! If you had to say that stuff you would. And then you would understand. "
I could careless that it is there job. Also, according to one of those online surveys, it is also there job to greet you when you enter the store and ask if you need help finding anything. I can't remember the last time that happened. "
happens to me all the time. Gamestop is a cool store and business is ran really well. People just get butt hurt by trade-in deals. If you don't want to trade it in at Gamestop, use Goozex or eBay and stop complaining you whiny bitch and shut up.
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