Gamestop Rant

[TheScaryOne]

I dont buy used games. You wanna know why?! I HATE THOSE GODDAMN STICKERS THAT SAYS USED! They have to put it on the front and back, and make it so you can't take the sticker off! Another reason I hate used games is because of the shit that comes with the game. I bought Xenosoage, and when I opened the box, there were orange crumbs in the booklet, and inside the plastic on the cover were MORE crumbs. :angry:

[whoisKeel]

well that's a crumby opinion

LOL LOL LOL LOL

ok...i'll shut up now.

[Brisco]

Then do one of two things:

1: Take it back and ask for another copy.

OR

2: Only buy new games.

This was listed as a "Gamestop rant" but it could've been EB, Game Rush, Game Crazy. Nothing about Gamestop mentioned in the text. Most used stores put stickers on the boxes.

[Daria]

That's why when you buy used you always ask to check the disks and manuals... what kinda annoys me is when the clerk acts put out that I'd want to actually see what I'm buying before I buy and it. Sorry didn't realize my spending money at your store was such an inconvience.

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[classicb]

I agree with this post but you might as well add all the other used game stores as well. Are these people too stupid to put a price tag on a game? So they have to put like sixteen stickers on it. I spend way too much time with goo be gone on a game that is only $3-$4 cheaper than a new one. So that is why I just spend the extra money and get it new. But I hate how they sucker you into the used section with the game cards and magazine subscribtions.

[sabre2922]

the Manager at my local Gamestop is a complete dipshit! and very disrespectful to most of the customers when im in the store x_x
I also recently purchased a new Platinum hits version of DOA3 for Xbox at a not so local EB and they acted like it was a big problem to go ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE STORE TO GET ME A NEW COPY of the game one of the guys was actually trying to push a used copy on me the whole time DAMN WHAT ARE THESE FREAKIN PPL'S PROBLEM ANYWAY :angry:
actually I have to laugh it off becuase ive almost decided to by everything at Wal-mart so I can get new copies of games without the hassle! lol

[shai hulud]

i work at a store that sells new and used CDS, DVDS, and Games. We dont put stickers on the any game (sometimes on shrinkwrap) and we offer a replacement case for any item you buy (just a standard DVD case for games though no XBOX or PS2 specific cases, and we are quickly running out of Saturn jewels they break so damn easy)

[Chooky]

Does anyone know of anything you could buy to get rid of that sticky crap?

[chrisbid]

buy a bottle of Goo Gone, you wont be disappointed :)

[classicb]

I spend way too much time with Goo be Gone on a game that is only $3-$4 cheaper than a new one.

still sucks that you have to clean the game case

[classicb]

I spend way too much time with Goo be Gone on a game that is only $3-$4 cheaper than a new one.


buy a bottle of Goo Gone, you wont be disappointed :)

still sucks that you have to clean the game case

[Funkenstein]

Chooky, there was a dicussion a few days ago about getting the glue off, but I'm too lazy to look it up so here's the meat of it. Most people use rubbing alcohol on a q-tip, I use cheap lighter fluid (the fumes work the glue off, don't light it on fire), and a lot of people find most of the Goo Off / Goo Gone products burn holes in plastic.

[Oobgarm]

In addition to Goo Gone, I've found that alcohol also gets the sticker off. put a very liberal amount on a q-tip and cover the sticker. Let it penetrate the adhesive, and it should come off with little problem. I'd recommend taking the insert and manual out of the case, since the alcohol can (and usually will) get underneath the outer plastic somehow.

Not everyone takes great care of their stuff. If you worked at one of these game stores you'd understand. You'd most likely be appalled at the condition of some poeple's games. Don't like used games becuase of stickers/crumbs/etc? Don't buy them. I know someone who will almost never buy used items if they think they can find the item new somewhere.

Upon reading over the last couple of posts while forming this response, I see Funkenstien has said the same thing regarding the alcohol. *shakes fist*

[kainemaxwell]

I now have a copy of Jet Grind Radio and Swor dof the Berserk from Gamestop that don't work. Disc scratched but did work but keeps crashing and couldn't return them. :(

[Flack]

I guess it just depends if a sticker is worth saving half of retail price to you.

I never though of "crumb removal" as a huge undertaking but if it is that upsetting to you then by all means, shell out the extra $20 and pick up your games new.

[Nature Boy]

That's why I like buying PS and DC games used. If the case is all stickered up I just replace it, since I can't really tell the difference between replacement cases and the originals.

PS2/GC/Xbox cases are a different matter though. Damn them for being different! :)

[Cmosfm]

Then do one of two things:

1: Take it back and ask for another copy.

OR

2: Only buy new games.

This was listed as a "Gamestop rant" but it could've been EB, Game Rush, Game Crazy. Nothing about Gamestop mentioned in the text. Most used stores put stickers on the boxes.

The man knows his stuff. Anyways, A store has to label there games to sell, so stickers on them are a must.

Also, there simple to remove, that is if you dont try to pull em offf in 2 seconds! I have removed EVERY game store sticker I have ever got.

1. Put a little goo gone on the sticker before trying to remove it....let it soak in for a second, wipe it off.

2. Slowly remove the sticker, be careful around edges GO SLOW!

3. once it's off, put some Goo Gone on a paper towel and wipe the rest off, carefully, you can bleed the colors if you are too hard with it.

4. new sticker free game!

Also, Cologne works perfectly for removing magic marker....I bought an NES game covered in red marker for .79, it looks new now, just a little Adidas cologne and elbow grease.

[Daria]

I use rubbing alcohol, peel the sticker off as best you can, wet it with alcohol, rub, when the sticker's gone the surface should fell tacky or sticky, nuetralize that with cooking oil (vegtable, peanut, olive don't really matter) and if it's too oily afterwards rub a little alcohol (actually I've been using nail polish remover but I assume alcohol works too) on it again, Dry and the case should look like new.

And the only stickers that bother me are the ones they put on the display copy of a new game. And I'm sorry if you're going to sell me a new game that's been opened, collaged in promotional sticker, and had the manual left in it for customers to handle I'd like some sort of discount.

Buying a new game for the new price when it looks used just bothers me.
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[Richter]

look at EB, they stick the stickers on the manual as well >_<

[Jasoco]

Yeah, EB's even worse. Especially with USED games. Not only the yellow Used sticker in the corner and on the back, but if it's a case game, three more on each opening side with "Returnable if unopened" written on them. Even on paper boxes.

I for one have fallen back on removing my stickers. One day I plan on sitting down and cleaning all my games. I have a vacation coming up in two weeks. Yay! Game cleaning time! LOL

Any games I can't clean, or ruin bad enough, I will look for replacements. Hopefully I'll be able to remove the stuff well.

[TheScaryOne]

Then do one of two things:

1: Take it back and ask for another copy.

OR

2: Only buy new games.

This was listed as a "Gamestop rant" but it could've been EB, Game Rush, Game Crazy. Nothing about Gamestop mentioned in the text. Most used stores put stickers on the boxes.

Well the thing is Gamestop is right by our house, EB games being like 20 miles away, and although a Game Rush is closer, I was using a gift card. Well I decided I buy the used copy, try it out, and if I don't like it(Which I don't), I can return it. Well, the problem is, when I was about to return it, I couldn't find the box. I searched the enitre game room for a couple days, and by the time I find it it can;t be reurned because of the 7 day policy. So i'm stuck.

Luckily the other day I bought Final Fantasy X. :)

[whoisKeel]

the only stickers that bother me at all are the ones on the back of snes carts....it always rips off the back sticker...don't know why the back snes sticker is just soooo weak.

i use plastic model paint thinner to remove stickys/rental sticker residue/magic marker. works like a charm...so long as you don't use it on anything painted.

[-hellvin-]

I indeed hate buying used games at gs/eb/gc. Usually it's not a problem to take some stickers off but I have some games where I'm pretty sure the stickers will never come of. I don't know if it's because the sticker has been there so long or what, but it just won't peel correctly. I may have to try Daria's method of sticker peeling.

Most thrift stores will put stickers on carts or even write on them (which really irks me) but I love Saver's stickers. They come right off, no problemo whatsoever. If you're out in Arizona, beware of Gameworld. They put these god damn circular stickers right on the damn center of the CD. ARRRGHHH, my copy of Frequency for the PS2 will forever have a half peeled stupid gameworld sticker on the CD's center.

[Nez]

In responce to hellvin rant about game world. Just be glad you didnt try to remove that game world sticker my mars matrix pair a sever price it lost some of the label off of the cd itself :angry:

[neo-zen]

the guys at my local game stop drive me nutz.
i will go in and ask about a game and i get the same reply from who ever is working.
"If you dont reserve it you will not be able to get it due to limited order"

or when i went and reserved resident evil outbreak just for the survival pack give away... the guy tells me that i will get it when the game comes in.
so i ask about it and the guy says you should have gotten it when you reserved the game...
and then one of the workers says " i took a bunch of them home"

[Furrikain]

I usually clean the glue off of used carts with nail polish remover. I suppose some stronger brands could lightly melt the plastic if you rub too hard, but personally i haven't had that happen yet. Works great for CD cases, but if it's a strong brand, be careful with NES carts (if you wipe too hard, you'll wipe the texture in the plastic away and end up with a smooth spot on the cart).

Also, while i'm going all martha stewart anyway:

Copper/silver polish works great for removing scratches from black, shiny console surfaces like the SMS. Mine came out looking new.

Well, figured i'd let you all know for once i can think of something usefull to say :p

[Achika]

I found the lighter fluid Rodosol (sp.) to be great for removing marker and sticker residue from cartridge labels.

Alcohol is good for removing marker and stickers

Goo Gone is good for removing stickers (combine this with a rag rather than a paper towel so it doesn't fall apart making a bigger mess)

A hairdryer is good for removing the bulk of the sticker, followed up with Goo Gone.

Scrubbing Bubbles foaming bathroom cleaner is good for dirty systems and carts, spray it on, wait 10 seconds, wipe it off, tada! (old rags, toothbrushes are good add'l tools)

[Jasoco]

That GS should be destroyed then. Glad none of mine are like that. Not the three I know of anyway. There's a fourth and fifth I can go to, but haven't been there yet. Actually, there are probably a ton of GS and EB's in a 20 mile radius here. And I've only been to three GS's and two EB's so far.

[esquire]

A hairdryer is good for removing the bulk of the sticker, followed up with Goo Gone.

You can also ask your Gamestop/EB employee to use their shrinkwrap heater on the label. It will lift right off leaving next to no residue from the glue. If there is any left, apply a little Goo Gone to a Q-Tip and gently rub the glue off.

This works great on carts, jewel cases and Gameboy Advance boxes (when you have to buy the last one in stock, which is on display with the damn label on it but no shrinkwrap.) However, from what I've been told you can't use it on DVD style cases with the soft clear plastic covers (PS2, GC and XBOX) as it will melt when the heater is applied.

[saturnman]

If anyone is still reading replys this far down the list. You can use a product called plexxus. It is a plastic polish which is simply amazing, great for goo, great for discs, and even stainless. You should be able to purchase it at a local paintball shop (used for cleaning lenses in goggle systems). Its worth looking for.

[kainemaxwell]

My GS sucks now- all modern systems and only sorta retro they got left is DC stuff...those poor NES carts.

[Achika]

My GS sucks now- all modern systems and only sorta retro they got left is DC stuff...those poor NES carts.

:frustrated: You just have to add the abitrary 2 cents to every conversation don't you?

[Richter]

My GS sucks now- all modern systems and only sorta retro they got left is DC stuff...those poor NES carts.at least yours has DC games, mine are only PSX and up >_<

[Daria]

This works great on carts, jewel cases and Gameboy Advance boxes (when you have to buy the last one in stock, which is on display with the damn label on it but no shrinkwrap.) However, from what I've been told you can't use it on DVD style cases with the soft clear plastic covers (PS2, GC and XBOX) as it will melt when the heater is applied.

Yes it will... when I worked at Gamestop a customer wanted me to heat up the price sticker and peel it off, then shrink wrap the game so it would look like new (he was buying it as a gift and we didn't have a new copy) and I promptly melted the plastc.... Oppps...
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[Aussie2B]

Maybe I'm just incompetent, but I don't have a lot of success with Goo Gone. It gets sticky residue off great, but it only seems to work well with stickers that would peel off easily to begin with. With the stickers that are a total bitch (such as the "void" stickers with all that shiny, metallic-looking crap in them), the Goo Gone doesn't even seem to penetrate the glue of the sticker (regardless of how long I let it set). And if it DOES penetrate, I have to worry about what's underneath, because if it's a label, it can get messed up (especially the paper labels on the backs of NES and SNES games).

[kainemaxwell]

Have you tried scraping the residues off after hitting it with Goo Gone?

[Kaine24]

My GS sucks now- all modern systems and only sorta retro they got left is DC stuff...those poor NES carts. And what happened to the $9.99 PSX games? :angry:

[Porkchop]

I use a cheap hair dryer to heat up the stickers. It softens up the adhesive and they come off easier. If there is any goo left I use GOO Gone. Most of the time the heat does the trick and I dont need any Goo Gone just a little Windex for cleaning.

The hair dryer also works on that clear packing tape that all the Thrifts around here seem to use. That tape distroys boxes and lables.

Windex is also great for cleaning the contects on games. Just put a little on a Q-Tip.

8-)

[Achika]

(such as the "void" stickers with all that shiny, metallic-looking crap in them)

Lighterfluid is great for those! I've cleaned TONS of the void labels off with it.

[esquire]

Maybe I'm just incompetent, but I don't have a lot of success with Goo Gone. It gets sticky residue off great, but it only seems to work well with stickers that would peel off easily to begin with. With the stickers that are a total bitch (such as the "void" stickers with all that shiny, metallic-looking crap in them), the Goo Gone doesn't even seem to penetrate the glue of the sticker (regardless of how long I let it set). And if it DOES penetrate, I have to worry about what's underneath, because if it's a label, it can get messed up (especially the paper labels on the backs of NES and SNES games).

Goo Gone will work on those silver void labels. I have used it many of times. After you peel off the main label, apply some Goo Gone to a Q-Tip and gently rub off the top shiny layer of silver. Then apply more pressure to whats left. You will go through several Q-Tips before it comes off entirely.