I've been thinking about buying valkyria chronicles for a while.  I read on a lot of posts that the game was $30 so I decided to buy it.  After going to 3 gamestops, I finally found a used copy but it was $54.  I bought it anyway because I really want to play it.  But it seems like about a month ago it really was $30.  Did the price go back up or is my gamestop full of assholes?

Well, the price is $30 according to the store's website, but it is $55 used, which is typical because they don't usually lower the used price in these types of sales. So, yeah, you sort of got ripped off but it is still a good game!

Yes and no. You could have gotten it cheaper, but the game is worth so much more! 

Really, your question deserves two answers.  Yes, Gamestop's pricing department personnel are assholes.

Second answer.  Did you get ripped off?  Well, maybe.  It's really going to depend on how much you enjoy the game.  Personally, I spent about $50 on it and I was pleased with my purchase.  However, it can be a brutally difficult game to play, especially without a guide, and it's definitely not for everyone.

My suggestion would be to buy online in the future. The only instance in which going to the store seems to be the right option is when you are anticipating a game and have to get it the day it's released or there is a game you want to get for a special deal (black friday etc.)

wow...why the hell is a used copy $25 more than a new copy. Im an idiot!   Thanks anyways guys

You could have gotten it brand new for quite a bit cheaper online.

The Used price is more because this game is part of the Gamers Day Clearance Sale they are having.

That sucks, dude.

You should have bought one of them "New" copies that was really Used, but they re-shrunk it so you couldn't tell (bastards!) :p 

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/25/gamestop-shenanigans-sell-open-games-as-new 

Anyway, VC is an awesome game!  I hope you'll feel more justified in your purchase shortly, after playing it!

The only person who got ripped off is the publisher because you didn't buy a new copy. That money doesn't go to them and they have no clue that you actually bought it.

"The only person who got ripped off is the publisher because you didn't buy a new copy. That money doesn't go to them and they have no clue that you actually bought it. "

Yeah, buy stuff online.

Gamestop'd

I realize this thread is very old, but I just thought I'd contribute my experience. I'm about as late as it gets to the VC party, but I recently purchased this off ebay for 27 dollars. I prefer to purchase my games offline, without having to go through the hassle of transferring money to my paypal account. I checked a total of 11 video game specialty stores in my surrounding area, including gamestop, and they all implied the same thing. You will NOT find this game in stores. One gamestop owner told me he hadn't seen it since it was new 2 years ago. Now I'm used to hearing this as I did when I tried to purchase copies of Valkyrie Profile 1 & 2, Disgaea 1 & 2, Brave Fencer Musashi, Xenogears etc etc, but a "not that old" PS3 game? Did they print 500 copies of this in North America? 
 
This is the first current gen title I've had this experience with, so it kind of took me by surprise. Also, I'm having a blast, and would have paid 70+ for it.