A few bargains at Blockbuster
12-01-03, 10:28 PM
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A few bargains at Blockbuster
Until 1/04/04, all previewed movies and games are buy 2 get 1 free.
Their annual gift certificate sale is going on. Buy $50 worth of GCs and get $5 GC free. If you're going to be buying something there anyway, buy the GCs first and get 10% off in effect.
Xbox game: 9 more Holes of Christmas for $4.99. It's like last year's game, but with different courses, and no coupon inside for a free rental.
6' component video cables for $12.99, this is a great price, right?
As always, YMMV, especially with the last item.
Their annual gift certificate sale is going on. Buy $50 worth of GCs and get $5 GC free. If you're going to be buying something there anyway, buy the GCs first and get 10% off in effect.
Xbox game: 9 more Holes of Christmas for $4.99. It's like last year's game, but with different courses, and no coupon inside for a free rental.
6' component video cables for $12.99, this is a great price, right?
As always, YMMV, especially with the last item.
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12-02-03, 02:40 AM
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I'm always leery of buying used games there for two reasons. One is the conditions of the discs. I don't like to buy them if they're all hacked up, and second is sometimes they put those damn stickers on the disc. Who really wants to have those on their game discs? Not me.
12-02-03, 03:00 AM
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If they don't work return them, they have a 30 day return policy.
I have rented or bought hundreds of used DVDs or games and have had maybe 2 or 3 problem discs.
I have rented or bought hundreds of used DVDs or games and have had maybe 2 or 3 problem discs.
12-02-03, 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by dcswirl
I'm always leery of buying used games there for two reasons. One is the conditions of the discs. I don't like to buy them if they're all hacked up, and second is sometimes they put those damn stickers on the disc. Who really wants to have those on their game discs? Not me.
I'm always leery of buying used games there for two reasons. One is the conditions of the discs. I don't like to buy them if they're all hacked up, and second is sometimes they put those damn stickers on the disc. Who really wants to have those on their game discs? Not me.
It's too bad my stores never have anything on clearance. Just PVTs.
12-02-03, 02:56 PM
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My experience with blockbusters in Toronto has been that they are terrible for used video games. I went to check out Outlaw volleyball and they were selling it for $49.99 (can$) when you can get it at walmart for $38.99 new.
12-02-03, 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by porieux
Worse problem IMO is that you never get the manual.
I wonder if you can ask the publisher for a replacement copy?
Worse problem IMO is that you never get the manual.
I wonder if you can ask the publisher for a replacement copy?
I've even been able to go to Blockbusters besides the one where I bought the game and let me take manuals from either the cases on the racks or the boxes in the back.
And yes, some publishers let you order replacement manuals.
12-02-03, 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by porieux
Interesting! May I ask how you convinced them to let you do that?
Interesting! May I ask how you convinced them to let you do that?
I've never had them say no, but if they did, I would ask for the manager. After all, we paid for the game, we deserve the manual if they have it in their store/chain.
12-03-03, 03:55 PM
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Soul Calibur 2 was $30 but I also got the Hulk DVD and ST Nemesis DVD for something like $48 out the door. Not the best deal I've ever gotten by far but it was OK.
12-03-03, 11:42 PM
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I picked up Ratchet & Clank, Onimusha 2 & Starfox Adventures about a week or so ago for roughly $36. I'll have to stop buy during lunch on Friday to see what they've got this week.
12-04-03, 12:25 PM
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I saw 9 Holes of X-mas (last year's mini game) on sale at EBGames for $40 or $50!!!!!
That's insane, but I'm gonna pick up a couple of the 9 MORE Holes and hold on to them just in case!
That's insane, but I'm gonna pick up a couple of the 9 MORE Holes and hold on to them just in case!
12-07-03, 11:08 AM
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yestday i got Xbox-Star Wars KOTR, Gcube - FZero GX and Xbox - Midtown Madness for 38.00 
gotta love two for three that and i know people who work there, gotta love employee appreaction week 30%
gotta love two for three that and i know people who work there, gotta love employee appreaction week 30%
12-07-03, 10:23 PM
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I gave my BBV a look this afternoon and it holy carp do they have a lot of DVDs for sale. Too bad they're all crap and overpriced.
I did however pick up Almost Famous (VHS) for my sister for $5 though.
I did however pick up Almost Famous (VHS) for my sister for $5 though.
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I picked up both grand theft auto 3 and vice city,...our locals are selling those seperately for $20 a piece,...and got outlaw volleyball for free (buy 2 get one free), and the red hot outlaw volleyball expansion for $.99 (buy or rent any 2 games get xbox mini game for $.99). $41 + tax for 4 games. Not a bad deal.
12-08-03, 12:58 AM
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Originally posted by Commando
I picked up both grand theft auto 3 and vice city,...our locals are selling those seperately for $20 a piece,...and got outlaw volleyball for free (buy 2 get one free), and the red hot outlaw volleyball expansion for $.99 (buy or rent any 2 games get xbox mini game for $.99). $41 + tax for 4 games. Not a bad deal.
I picked up both grand theft auto 3 and vice city,...our locals are selling those seperately for $20 a piece,...and got outlaw volleyball for free (buy 2 get one free), and the red hot outlaw volleyball expansion for $.99 (buy or rent any 2 games get xbox mini game for $.99). $41 + tax for 4 games. Not a bad deal.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=334218
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