Gamestop Rant
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.
well that's a crumby opinion
ok...i'll shut up now.
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.
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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Last edited by Daria; 05-11-2011 at 09:18 AM.
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.
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
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
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)
Eyes - Pete and Pete, Bullet Ballet
Ears - Exploding Hearts , Tattle Tales
Hands - Neutopia II, NBA Live 05
Does anyone know of anything you could buy to get rid of that sticky crap?
buy a bottle of Goo Gone, you wont be disappointed
still sucks that you have to clean the game caseOriginally Posted by classicb
still sucks that you have to clean the game casebuy a bottle of Goo Gone, you wont be disappointed
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.
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*
RIP bargora, you will be greatly missed.That is how we do things on Giedion Prime.
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.
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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.
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!
Time will be when the broadest river dries
And the great cities wane and last descend
Into the dust, for all things have an end
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.
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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Last edited by Daria; 05-11-2011 at 09:18 AM.
look at EB, they stick the stickers on the manual as well >_<
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!
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.
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