Best Buy Clearance Sale

[cyberfluxor]

I'm just amazed about these attacks on orrimarko. (Thank goodness, Griking, you corrected your post based on a misunderstanding) These criticisms are baseless, completely exaggerated, and are nothing else than overreactions fueled by disappointed envy. Cut it out, guys, with these posts you ridicule yourselves.
To orrimarrko: Congrats to the great haul!

Eh. Yeah, okay. I know where you're comming from and I do the same thing, except that's in 2nd hand stores. When it comes to retail there should be respect for others that go by and have thought about picking something up but didn't quite want to spend the monies. There have been several times where I could have ganked an entire sales shelf but I chose not to out of that respect. You can do it if you want, I can't stop you and you have the right but I don't believe it's worth it to screw over the next person in line.

[orrimarrko]

Eh. Yeah, okay. I know where you're comming from and I do the same thing, except that's in 2nd hand stores. When it comes to retail there should be respect for others that go by and have thought about picking something up but didn't quite want to spend the monies. There have been several times where I could have ganked an entire sales shelf but I chose not to out of that respect. You can do it if you want, I can't stop you and you have the right but I don't believe it's worth it to screw over the next person in line.

There wasn't a line, in fact there wasn't anyone even there at 9:30 on Saturday night.

[cyberfluxor]

There wasn't a line, in fact there wasn't anyone even there at 9:30 on Saturday night.

"line" wasn't ment litterally, it's expressed as the next person that comes along.

[lendelin]

Eh. Yeah, okay. I know where you're comming from and I do the same thing, except that's in 2nd hand stores. When it comes to retail there should be respect for others that go by and have thought about picking something up but didn't quite want to spend the monies. There have been several times where I could have ganked an entire sales shelf but I chose not to out of that respect. You can do it if you want, I can't stop you and you have the right but I don't believe it's worth it to screw over the next person in line.

I tell you how I "screwed over the next person in line:" I told two guys that there is one FFXI and one Quake 4 left in the 360 section which were hard to spot because they were behind two other game-stickers. I bought one of each, and there were only two of each from the getgo. There were about four guys at ten o'clock in this BB, we joked around, and I'm so relaxed when it comes to these sales I said jokingly that I have only one thousand games, I REALLY REALLY need more.

I do price adjustments for almost two years now. Nothing wrong with it. I just missed it this time becasue I didn't check Cheapassgamer or DP on Sunday. I grabbed a year ago when TRUS had the Christmas sale three Digital Devil Sagas (Deluxe Box), left two behind, gave one to a the son of a friend as a gift and traded the other one. Nothing wrong with it. I bought three extra games to get some of the money back I spend on games which is a LOT. Nothing wrong with it.

The buys of orrimarko were very normal, not exaggerated, he didn't clean out stores even if there were only two Wild Arm 4s and nothing left for others. I would have picked up two Wild Arm 4s or Pokemon XDs also. Orrimarko isn't an ebay seller with 10 000 feedback who grabs ten Final Fantasy XI.

Guys, have some understanding for others who want to sustain their hobby with some sales. I accept that there are two hardcore collectors in MIlwaukee, and I'm telling you they are FAST as lightning; on the other hand I don't complain about it becasue they are more persistent, energetic, and not as lazy as I am sometimes when it comes to these sales; but I always luck out on these sales as well. I'm probabaly lucky because there are enough BBs, CCs, TRUs, and other stores so it always pays off to go to these stores; and sometimes I'm even faster than they are.

To be relaxed when it comes to these sales is a good advice. Let's face it: sooner or later you'll get these games, probably even cheaper. I was glad when I got Geist for ten bucks at the TRUS sale Christmas 2005, now you can get the game from CC (I think) for ten bucks as well. I ALWAYS check prices, mostly online, I follow them very closely...these games won't get more expensive in the next two years, I guarantee it.

However, I understand the frustration to read about the finds of others after some of you got almost nothing. It is frustrating, no doubt, after all we are all game nuts and wanted as many as possible for as cheap as possible. But with this understandable disappointed envy you made orrimarko a careless ruthless guy which is just plain wrong.

He is just a guy who was really lucky and enjoys his great finds. Great buys they are. I enjoyed it too when I was in his position, so I say just "congrats" and not "damn you!"

[djsquarewave]

...these games won't get more expensive in the next two years, I guarantee it.

Ain't that the truth. Most of these will be sitting on half.com for a couple bucks over these prices for months, if not years. About six months ago I bought some older PS2 games sealed, and every last one of them had green TRU stickers on them. It's certainly easier than driving all over freaking out and hoping to find that one game you want for $2.

[JSN]

I went to BB Monday after work (around 3pm) and they had been wiped clean, lots of empty spots on the shelves. I did manage to get a Gradius Collection for PSP, which was on my "check and hope they still have one" list.

[gepeto]

Well here is A one day consolation. I got this from a friend they say print and you can use the coupon at best buy. Mlb 2k7 baby. You have to adjust the photo in ms word to get it to print. I will be going today and let you know. I am torn between nba street and mlb 2k7. It expires today.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Scan10off.jpg

[GillianSeed]

I grabbed a year ago when TRUS had the Christmas sale three Digital Devil Sagas (Deluxe Box), left two behind, gave one to a the son of a friend as a gift and traded the other one. Nothing wrong with it. I bought three extra games to get some of the money back I spend on games which is a LOT. Nothing wrong with it.

No, there's nothing "wrong" with it per se -- it just rubs some people the wrong way when individuals stock up on items that they have no intention of keeping, when an item that someone would happily own and enjoy is scooped up by someone else just so they can turn a quick buck/trade. (again, see Wii launch) When I go to Best Buy I'm looking for an item I need, not potential investments.

The buys of orrimarko were very normal, not exaggerated, he didn't clean out stores even if there were only two Wild Arm 4s and nothing left for others.

It's "normal" to walk into a store(s) the day before a markdown, buy 70 games, then bring 70 games back to the store the next day and ask for a price adjustment? Really? Are you sure?

However, I understand the frustration to read about the finds of others after some of you got almost nothing. It is frustrating, no doubt, after all we are all game nuts and wanted as many as possible for as cheap as possible. But with this understandable disappointed envy you made orrimarko a careless ruthless guy which is just plain wrong.

I didn't see a game on that list that I felt was worth the effort, so no that's no the reason. I guess it just seems like a pretty selfish act IMO. Yes if you want to split hairs every single purchase we make could be described as a selfish act, but we're talking degrees. Even if they will be traded for games of similar value, there are still a lot of folks in the area who missed out on video game bargains just so a single person could benefit. (whether it's in the form of quick eBay cash or trades is really immaterial)

[Captain Wrong]

Ain't that the truth. Most of these will be sitting on half.com for a couple bucks over these prices for months, if not years. About six months ago I bought some older PS2 games sealed, and every last one of them had green TRU stickers on them. It's certainly easier than driving all over freaking out and hoping to find that one game you want for $2.

For real. That's the thing that's really cracking me up over people getting so indignant about this. All this talk of how bad it is to buy all this stuff that isn't for you. Really, I'm glad when the dust clears because this usually has the effect of driving the on-line prices down. Sure, I'm not getting the rock bottom cheapest price, but I'm not wasting time and gas driving all over creation on a snipe hunt either.

[Alucard79]

Over the last couple days I went to a few Best Buys and found many of the titles on the clearance list. But no clearance prices. Price checked a bunch of stuff and nothing was lower than normal.

[ChronoTriggaFoo]

Over the last couple days I went to a few Best Buys and found many of the titles on the clearance list. But no clearance prices. Price checked a bunch of stuff and nothing was lower than normal.

When I checked out, all the prices rang up at normal prices (eg. $49.99). The cashier had to go through every single game and adjust the prices based on the newly applied sticker price. So it appears these prices were not in their system, at least the ones I purchased. The morning I was there, the manager handed a list to employees to pull the clearance games to fix them with appropriate prices.

[kaedesdisciple]

Well here is A one day consolation. I got this from a friend they say print and you can use the coupon at best buy. Mlb 2k7 baby. You have to adjust the photo in ms word to get it to print. I will be going today and let you know. I am torn between nba street and mlb 2k7. It expires today.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o.../Scan10off.jpg

Thanks for that, just picked up Crackdown for $10 off!

[orrimarrko]

It's "normal" to walk into a store(s) the day before a markdown, buy 70 games, then bring 70 games back to the store the next day and ask for a price adjustment? Really? Are you sure?

Actually, I'll answer this one.

First, you just need to bring in the receipts, not the games (to split hairs.)

Second, if you bought ten dvds, and then found out the next day that the weekly ad showed all these dvds on sale for $5 less than you bought them for (each) - would you go in for a price match?

You bet you would.

The only difference in that example and mine is that I hoped the rumors were correct and that there would actually be a markdown.

So you're really upset with the fact that I took the time out of my evening and put forth the risk of laying out the cash, so I could get the refund?

That's what is bothering you - I understand now.

I still don't see the big deal. I can guarantee you one thing though...

There isn't a person on this site that wouldn't have done the same thing if the game they wanted most from the markdown was on the shelf on Sunday morning - knowing they would get most of their money back the next day.

You would have bought that game, and brought in your receipt the next day.

Let's not be hypocritical.

People on this site are mad for one major reason. They didn't get the information soon enough to make use of it.

I can't apologize for that, as it's not my fault.

[orrimarrko]

Well, some of you guys must be right, because something pretty horrible happened to me today.

I'm going to have to return all of the games that I bought, and it completely bites.

So - this must be a case of karma or something. I can hear it now - the comments and snickering.

You wouldn't believe what happened to me today, so I won't even bother to explain.

The short of it is this.

EVERY game that I bought in the Best Buy sale, and the games that I traded for will all have to be sold or returned ASAP.

Of course, everything is sealed.

The only reason I'm bothering posting this, is because I would hate to just return these to the store - I'd rather have gamers get them.

Anything not sold by Friday morning will be returned.

Shipping costs are not included, but are very, very reasonable and accurate.

Just make me an offer on any of these - ALL reasonable offers accepted!

Thanks,
Steve

UPDATED 2/28/07 8:28 pm

DS
King Kong
Mr. Diller: Drill Spirits x4
Pac-N-Roll
Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires
Ridge Racer
Tak 3
Urbz, The
World Championship Poker
Open Season
Over the Hedge x2
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Sega Casino
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (I also have three strategy guides for this!)

GBA
Final Fantasy IV Advance
Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones

PSP
Lord of the Rings: Tactics
SSX on Tour
2006 FIFA World Cup
Gradius Collection x2
Lumines
Me and My Katamari
Super Monkey Ball Adventure x2
Ultimate Ghouls 'N Ghosts x2
Virtua Tennis
Monster Hunter: Freedom x3
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth x2

GCN
Spartan: Total Warrior
Ultimate Spider-Man

PS2
Sega Classics
Siren
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Urban Reign
Wild Arms 4

XBOX
Half-Life 2
Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood x2
Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 1
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Doom 3 x2
True Crime: New York (Collector's Edition)
Hitman: Blood Money

360
Full Auto x2
King Kong
Ridge Racer 6
NHL 2K6
2006 FIFA World Cup
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires x2
Final Fantasy XI
Moto GP 06
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

I think that's everything.

Thanks for looking.

Steve

[Griking]

Well, some of you guys must be right, because something pretty horrible happened to me today.

I'm going to have to return all of the games that I bought, and it completely bites.

So - this must be a case of karma or something. I can hear it now - the comments and snickering.

You wouldn't believe what happened to me today, so I won't even bother to explain.

The short of it is this.

EVERY game that I bought in the Best Buy sale, and the games that I traded for will all have to be sold or returned ASAP.

Of course, everything is sealed.

The only reason I'm bothering posting this, is because I would hate to just return these to the store - I'd rather have gamers get them.

Anything not sold by Friday morning will be returned.

Shipping costs are not included, but are very, very reasonable and accurate.

Just make me an offer on any of these - ALL reasonable offers accepted!

Thanks,
Steve

UPDATED 2/28/07 8:28 pm

DS
King Kong
Mr. Diller: Drill Spirits x4
Pac-N-Roll
Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires
Ridge Racer
Tak 3
Urbz, The
World Championship Poker
Open Season
Over the Hedge x2
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Sega Casino
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (I also have three strategy guides for this!)

GBA
Final Fantasy IV Advance
Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones

PSP
Lord of the Rings: Tactics
SSX on Tour
2006 FIFA World Cup
Gradius Collection x2
Lumines
Me and My Katamari
Super Monkey Ball Adventure x2
Ultimate Ghouls 'N Ghosts x2
Virtua Tennis
Monster Hunter: Freedom x3
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth x2

GCN
Spartan: Total Warrior
Ultimate Spider-Man

PS2
Sega Classics
Siren
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Urban Reign
Wild Arms 4

XBOX
Half-Life 2
Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood x2
Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 1
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Doom 3 x2
True Crime: New York (Collector's Edition)
Hitman: Blood Money

360
Full Auto x2
King Kong
Ridge Racer 6
NHL 2K6
2006 FIFA World Cup
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires x2
Final Fantasy XI
Moto GP 06
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

I think that's everything.

Thanks for looking.

Steve

this just REAKS of a test to catch hypocrites.

And if i'm wrong I hope everything is ok at home.

[MarioMania]

I just don't get it..Some of the Games listed, It's not on Bestbuy.com

[orrimarrko]

this just REAKS of a test to catch hypocrites.

And if i'm wrong I hope everything is ok at home.

You're wrong - and things are not good.

[orrimarrko]

Here's what's left...

Of course, everything is sealed.

The only reason I'm bothering posting this, is because I would hate to just return these to the store - I'd rather have gamers/collectors get them.

Anything not sold by Friday morning will be returned.

Shipping costs are not included, but are very, very reasonable.

Thanks,
Steve

UPDATED 3/01/07 2:40 pm

GBA
Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones $14 NOT FROM BEST BUY SALE!

PSP
Lumines $10
Virtua Tennis $8

PS2
Urban Reign $7

XBOX
Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 1 $8
Doom 3 x1 $8 ea. ONE ON HOLD
True Crime: New York (Collector's Edition) $6

360
2006 FIFA World Cup $15

I think that's everything.

Thanks for looking.

Steve