Leaving Gamestop

**Bravesfan47** · 12-14-2007, 02:33 AM

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Well from what i understand about the pre-orders is that stores get shipments of the new games based on pre-orders. If that store gets a ton of COD4 pre-orders then they'll get more non reserver copies to sell aswell. IF a store gets very low COD4 pre-orders then they'll get less to sell to the walk-in customers too.. Some stores will push the pre-orders hardcore based to this. Honestly though, if they only asked once then it wouldn't be a problem but when they shove the pre-orders and subscriptions down your throat its very annoying to the point of wanting to shop else where.

**nyisles16** · 12-14-2007, 02:38 AM

Re: Leaving Gamestop

Originally posted by Bravesfan47

Well from what i understand about the pre-orders is that stores get shipments of the new games based on pre-orders. If that store gets a ton of COD4 pre-orders then they'll get more non reserver copies to sell aswell. IF a store gets very low COD4 pre-orders then they'll get less to sell to the walk-in customers too.. Some stores will push the pre-orders hardcore based to this. Honestly though, if they only asked once then it wouldn't be a problem but when they shove the pre-orders and subscriptions down your throat its very annoying to the point of wanting to shop else where.

there is a GS near me that has been known to "underhand" some pre-orders (like giving away a reserved copy to a non-preorder --my friend actually witnessed this about a year ago

**ODogg** · 12-14-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by countryboy

I don't know why I feel the need to post this, but I am leaving Gamestop to take a sales position job with a local company. I will be making more money, but more importantly, the company that I am going to work for will help me pay for my college education.

I have been with Gamestop for about 2 years and I really am excited to be getting into a position of my field of study. No more nights, weekends, or holidays.

Just thought that I would share.

That's a very Petrino like move countryboy!!

**ODogg** · 12-14-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by Graphik

I've heard stories like that as well. As well as pre-ordering and them not getting the shipment in till late in the afternoon while another GS in the area has their shipment. For me, I just like to keep my options open so I dont pre-order. I often enjoy the adventuring aspect of finding a game on release day anyway cause I usually can do it on the clock at work.

And how does preordering not keep your options open? If you find it somewhere else then buy it there and just switch your preorder to some other game. I've done that many times and it's no problem.

**jmood88** · 12-14-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Bravesfan47

Well from what i understand about the pre-orders is that stores get shipments of the new games based on pre-orders. If that store gets a ton of COD4 pre-orders then they'll get more non reserver copies to sell aswell. IF a store gets very low COD4 pre-orders then they'll get less to sell to the walk-in customers too.. Some stores will push the pre-orders hardcore based to this. Honestly though, if they only asked once then it wouldn't be a problem but when they shove the pre-orders and subscriptions down your throat its very annoying to the point of wanting to shop else where.

I understand that for obscure games but a game like COD is not going to be understocked, no matter how many preorders they did or didn't get.

**longshadow11** · 12-14-2007, 05:28 PM

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I pre-order because it helps develop a relationship with the employees and manager. They see me as a loyal customer, and this has paid off in the past. One Gamestop held a PS3 for me, which I promptly sold on ebay for $1200 profit.

Also, preordering ensures I don't spend all my money at Starbucks. I regularly pay off games well in advance of their release.

However, I definitely understand Gamestop making people mad. There's one in my town I won't go into at all because they are way too pushy.

**Bravesfan47** · 12-15-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by jmood88

I understand that for obscure games but a game like COD is not going to be understocked, no matter how many preorders they did or didn't get.

Was just using COD as an example but year, the really big games like COD, Madden, Halo, ect. then they'll have plenty of copies.

**ODogg** · 12-15-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by jmood88

I understand that for obscure games but a game like COD is not going to be understocked, no matter how many preorders they did or didn't get.

Is NCAA by EA "obscure"? Because once I wasn't able to get it on release day and then a couple years later my friend didn't preorder and neither was he. It does occur with bigger titles as well. Sure you may only be out of luck for one day but hey, it's a day!

**countryboy** · 12-15-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by ODogg

That's a very Petrino like move countryboy!!

How?

**Scottdau** · 12-15-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by countryboy

I don't know why I feel the need to post this, but I am leaving Gamestop to take a sales position job with a local company. I will be making more money, but more importantly, the company that I am going to work for will help me pay for my college education.

I have been with Gamestop for about 2 years and I really am excited to be getting into a position of my field of study. No more nights, weekends, or holidays.

Just thought that I would share.

Sweet, that sounds like a great opportunity. I love my hours. 8-3PM Monday-Friday and about 60 days off a year.

**burnwood** · 12-15-2007, 08:26 PM

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Congrats countryboy. I'm sure where you're going there will be no more pre-order nonsense.

**CaptainZombie** · 12-15-2007, 08:44 PM

Re: Leaving Gamestop

Originally posted by countryboy

I don't know why I feel the need to post this, but I am leaving Gamestop to take a sales position job with a local company. I will be making more money, but more importantly, the company that I am going to work for will help me pay for my college education.

I have been with Gamestop for about 2 years and I really am excited to be getting into a position of my field of study. No more nights, weekends, or holidays.

Just thought that I would share.

Good for you bro. Gamestop has turned to utter **** and they continue to employ so many that have no clue about gaming that it is horrible trying to talk games with some of these people at times.

**Scottdau** · 12-15-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by candymanGT

Good for you bro. Gamestop has turned to utter **** and they continue to employ so many that have no clue about gaming that it is horrible trying to talk games with some of these people at times.

And what do you expect how much do they make an hour?

**CaptainZombie** · 12-15-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by Scottd

And what do you expect how much do they make an hour?

I know what you mean, but as a former EB Games employee from '97-99, the **** that these guys do and get away with now wasn't tolerated back then.

**countryboy** · 12-16-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by candymanGT

I know what you mean, but as a former EB Games employee from '97-99, the **** that these guys do and get away with now wasn't tolerated back then.

which is why I left.

Gamestop sells quantity. Thats it.

Leaving Gamestop

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