Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: Artimus on December 07, 2006, 08:36:28 PM
Title: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Artimus on December 07, 2006, 08:36:28 PM
I'm looking at today's GameFaqs poll and seeing over 50% of respondents buy their games at EB/GameStop. Why on Earth would ANYONE do this? The only time I ever buy there is if they have a game no one else does or for some special promotion. But regularly? Never. They're more expensive for one thing, they're also ignorant and rude, their stores are small, everything is badly kept, their used games and trade in scheme is offensive to the consumer, etc. etc. I can't think of a single reason. It's not like someone who objects to the big box retailers is doing any good by going to EB/GameStop, they're just as corporate. I just don't get it?
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: KDR_11k on December 07, 2006, 09:17:52 PM
Probably because they've got "game" in their name leading many people to assume they're the best store for games.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: nitsu niflheim on December 08, 2006, 01:41:06 AM
I order from them mostly because of convenience (sp?) I shop online and they are really the best I have found, other places may be a little cheaper, but like amazon.com, they don't charge set shipping prices (well unless it's special or over 75.00)
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 08, 2006, 01:50:09 AM
I hate shopping at EB/Gamestop. The guys who work in there rarely know anything and constantly guide customers to buy sh!tty games. They are a$$holes if they realize you know more than them and they constantly pressure people into preordering. I just hate the way the business is run and their crappy policies on trade ins, sales and everything else really. I usually go to Best Buy where I can shop in peace.
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Post by: KDR_11k on December 08, 2006, 03:40:56 AM
Never encountered bastard cashiers in a Gamestop but the cramped conditions and high shelves make these stores just plain uncomfortable to browse. Usually I leave before I examined every shelf.
The local Gamestop has put the Wii in the front right corner, next to the glass. While that makes it clear they have Wii software it makes browsing that very cramped.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: couchmonkey on December 08, 2006, 04:07:39 AM
I buy there because the only other places that sell used games in the city charge like $60 for a copy of Super Mario Bros. 2. Basically if I ever want Soul Calibur 2, it's the only place I'm going to find it at a decent price (except Ebay, but EBGames has a better return policy than some dude in Iowa).
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on December 08, 2006, 04:18:23 AM
During my Wii search, I found a Gamestop that actually had plenty of floorspace and a decent human being behind the counter. Whenever I feel like looking for used games, I'll probably go there again. It's just too bad it's so far out of my way. I might go there for new games, too, if it were closer.
The other Gamestop in the area as well as the EB are terrible, hot, cramped pits of despair, and I feel the same way you all do about those places. That other Gamestop is in a mall, too, which makes it a pain to even get to.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: couchmonkey on December 08, 2006, 04:40:47 AM
Employees depend on the location, too. I was never upsold on anything at EBGames until I went to a certain mall near my work, and there's one store in particular where I've found the staff is pretty cool.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Ian Sane on December 08, 2006, 04:43:56 AM
EB/Gamestop is a place that actually specializes in games. Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Toys 'R' Us are all bigger stores that just feature a game section. So I think as a result EB/Gamestop gets more business because them being specifically a games store gives the illusion of them being the experts. They have undeserved credibility.
Plus it's not like Best Buy and such have used games. For a lot of people that's the only place in town to get out-of-print games. I'm fortunate in that I have Willow Video, a local store that has a used game selection that crushes everything else and is very affordable (used games are always at least 20 bucks off the new price). But they don't pre-order so if there are pre-order goodies I'm stuck going to EB.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: vudu on December 08, 2006, 06:16:27 AM
People have already touched on it, but a lot of people buy used games almost exclusively. If that's the case, you're forced to shop at Gamestop/EB. If the question was worded differently ("where do you buy most of your new games?") I'm sure we'd see a different response.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: KDR_11k on December 08, 2006, 06:20:12 AM
I avoid used games as much as possible and the last time I bought used the game wouldn't keep saves so I had to return it.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on December 08, 2006, 06:36:50 AM
I used to avoid used games, and I still do for cartridge or memory card based games. Then I decided to buy a PS2 and see what I missed out on for all those years. I also like to think that I'm not contributing to Sony's bottom line directly when I buy used games.
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 08, 2006, 09:07:21 AM
I buy from Gamestop because I love the employees in there, especially the manager and assistant manager. They are great people that are pretty knowledgable about games (though I don't really ask for much help myself since I pretty much know what I'm looking for lol).
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 09, 2006, 05:00:05 AM
I must say some good things about Gamestop after last night. I went in there to buy a plain white Wii game case so I could house WiiSports in something other than that crappy cardboard insert. I was regretfully informed that they do not sell them and as a result could not sell them to me. Then the clerk says, "Well, is it only one case you are looking for?" I answer yes. Clerk, "Well I think Gamestop can spare one case." Went in the back and grabbed me a Wii case for free! Coolest thing a Gamestop employee has ever done for me.
Title: RE:Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on December 09, 2006, 07:39:18 AM
I'm forced to because there's no other store nearby. For PC games I can get around it with a digital download purchase, which can be great (Galactic Civilization II's system) or not (Steam).
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Post by: Ceric on December 09, 2006, 10:27:21 AM
I had a Gamecrazy in my town long before an EB. I don't mind Gamecrazy as much.
Title: RE:Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Mysticspike on March 07, 2007, 10:39:18 AM
do you own a game buissiness better then EB/GameStop?! didn't think so lay off the crack
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Bloodworth on March 07, 2007, 04:48:00 PM
No need to sweep in on dead threads and start bashing people.
Title: RE:Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Shift Key on March 07, 2007, 04:55:40 PM
Quote Originally posted by: Bloodworth No need to sweep in on dead threads and start bashing people.
But its the only time he wins! Give him some satisfaction!
Title: RE:Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: Ceric on March 08, 2007, 09:34:07 AM
Quote Originally posted by: Artimus I'm looking at today's GameFaqs poll and seeing over 50% of respondents buy their games at EB/GameStop. Why on Earth would ANYONE do this? The only time I ever buy there is if they have a game no one else does or for some special promotion. But regularly? Never. They're more expensive for one thing, they're also ignorant and rude, their stores are small, everything is badly kept, their used games and trade in scheme is offensive to the consumer, etc. etc. I can't think of a single reason. It's not like someone who objects to the big box retailers is doing any good by going to EB/GameStop, they're just as corporate. I just don't get it?
Actually, ironically enough, if you do a number of store comparison. EB/Gamestop is bigger then Walmart and therefore all the other big name retailers of that type.
Upon rereading this thread. I like to get used games through GameFly because I get a chance to play it first, the used prices are normally pretty good, and the box and manual are mint for the most part.
Title: RE:Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: wandering on March 08, 2007, 09:42:15 AM
Quote Originally posted by: nitsu niflheim I order from them mostly because of convenience (sp?) I shop online and they are really the best I have found, other places may be a little cheaper, but like amazon.com, they don't charge set shipping prices (well unless it's special or over 75.00)
Shipping is free at amazon with souper savior shipping. Amazon also has used games.
Title: RE: Why do people buy from EB/GameStop!?
Post by: vudu on March 09, 2007, 05:58:04 AM
Quote Shipping is free at amazon with souper savior shipping. Amazon also has used games.
This quote is misleading. Used games are sold via Amazon Marketplace and aren't eligible for Super Saver Shipping.
