[LonelyIsland]

The people with shipping confirmation from BB and FS, are you guys in the east? I am in BC, but I have not received any confirmation yet, though my card has been charged. I am thinking maybe they will ship the BC ones on Sunday night or Monday because it will ship from the warehouse here so it arrives on release date instead of on Monday if they were to ship it yesterday.

I'm also in BC, still haven't gotten the confirmation. I guess that would make sense...

[Leshita]

Yeah, hope it is. It should be, the last few times I preordered from FS and BB has been like this and each time I receive the item on release date (or at worst the day after release).

[Hyunkel6]

I'm thinking about changing my credit card. Is there a comprehensive breakdown of canadian credit cards somewhere?

[isny]

I'm thinking about changing my credit card. Is there a comprehensive breakdown of canadian credit cards somewhere?

Yup, check RFD. Smart Cash is the best for most people. Everyone has different needs and shops for different stuff though, so just check out the info on RFD, and make sure to go through a cashback site like GreatCanadianRebates.ca or Amazon.ca which both give quite a bit of cashback for a credit card approval.

[DeliciousDoc]

Been a while since I bought a game near launch so I was wondering if anyone knows a game store that sells games cheaper the first week like when futureshop used to do that. I'm looking to buy dragon's dogma for less than 60 dollars. Tsilon? Any stores in the GTA?

I don't want to pay full price for a game with a high chance of pay DLC coming.

[Guesong]

So this might be more of a question for TV-GAF, but I figured I'd ask here first ;

Basically, last week was my birthday and my brother got me a Blu-Ray player. Problem is, I still don't have an HDTV! (Computer Gaming FTW!)

So, bang-for-buck wise, what's the best, biggest HDTV I should get? Any deal at any Canadian retailer atm?

[Popstar]

So this might be more of a question for TV-GAF, but I figured I'd ask here first ; Basically, last week was my birthday and my brother got me a Blu-Ray player. Problem is, I still don't have an HDTV! (Computer Gaming FTW!) So, bang-for-buck wise, what's the best, biggest HDTV I should get? Any deal at any Canadian retailer atm?

Most of the really good deals where in march or so when stores were clearing out 2011 models. You may have to wait awhile for the 2012s to drop.

If you're in Vancouver you could check and see if there's anything left from the Audiotronic.ca liquidation sale at Maynard's.

[SMT]

My Diablo III C.E. shipped Friday night at 10 PM lol.
They're making sure everyone gets it on launch day, I reckon.

[Achtius]

Anyone ordered Diablo 3 during the E3 promo at Best Buy? The estimated arrival for my copy is in...June 10-16...wtf =/

[Zeer0id]

My Diablo III C.E. shipped Friday night at 10 PM lol. They're making sure everyone gets it on launch day, I reckon.

STILL WAITING

Anyone ordered Diablo 3 during the E3 promo at Best Buy? The estimated arrival for my copy is in...June 10-16...wtf =/

Are you sure that's not 2011? I believe their "estimated arrival dates" for pre-orders just assumes the game is already out.

[LonelyIsland]

STILL WAITING

THIS IS KILLING ME TOO.

[Stumpokapow]

I'm thinking about changing my credit card. Is there a comprehensive breakdown of canadian credit cards somewhere?

If you carry a balance, Capital One's Smartline Platinum is the lowest interest rate of any Canadian card.

If you don't carry a balance, then you really need to ask yourself if you prefer travel rewards or cash rewards as your reward. I think the top two cards offered right now are the MBNA Smart Cash and the CapitalOne Aspire World Travel card. I think the top tier Scotia rewards card is half-decent as well. Some cards have bonuses (5% back on gas/groceries for first 6 months) while others stick to a flat rate for all purchases, so it depends on what you use your cards for mostly.

[Valkendorm]

My Diablo III C.E. shipped Friday night at 10 PM lol. They're making sure everyone gets it on launch day, I reckon.

It was shipped last friday too and it's now out for delivery! Good thing my wife's currently in her parental leave.

[KarmaCow]

It was shipped last friday too and it's now out for delivery! Good thing my wife's currently in her parental leave.

This hurts. Not even shipped yet. :(

[Kunohara]

Anyone here ordered the Diablo 3 CE from Walmart.ca? Just wondering if your status has changed with them. Mine still says it'll release tomorrow, and that I'll get it on the 18th. I really hope that's not the case.

[Achtius]

Are you sure that's not 2011? I believe their "estimated arrival dates" for pre-orders just assumes the game is already out.

Hmm, you're right. But it's still in progress T_T

[Zeer0id]

Hmm, you're right. But it's still in progress T_T

If my CE doesn't ship today, there will be blood

[padlock]

FS shipped the copy of D3 I ordered during last year's E3 deal on Friday. It's now 'out for delivery', which means I'll be getting it today!

[Valkendorm]

YES!

[kswiston]

I guess having the goodies early is still cool, but you will have to wait until midnight like the rest of us to actually play it :P

[DoctorWho]

That is one sexy beanpole tomboy of a box.

[fna84]

My CE shipped on Friday...probably won't reach me today since i'm in Saskatchewan.

[LonelyIsland]

After consulting Best Buy on Saturday, apparently it's been released for shipping, but I still haven't gotten a tracking number or anything yet. :(

[RS4-]

Mine is still in processing or some shit like that from FS.

Meanwhile the EB where I pre'd mine is open at midnight but public transit is bad. YRT isn't running while TTC access is a pain in the ass

[isny]

Got everything from FS including my E3 orders =)

[Deadly]

Daaaamn already!?!? Going to have to lineup for nothing =(

[snack]

Got everything from FS including my E3 orders =)

SO MANY COPIES!

I'll trade you for one!

[Swance]

I have a code for $50 off a Vita at Futureshop if anyone wants it. Quote to reveal.

[MDSLKTR]

Anybody preordered the D3CE from wallmart? My order still says in process :(

[Kunohara]

Anybody preordered the D3CE from wallmart? My order still says in process :(

I did, mine says the same thing. It says I'll get it this Friday. I really hope that's not the case.

[suikodan]

It was shipped last friday too and it's now out for delivery! Good thing my wife's currently in her parental leave.

Yeah, I also put my wife on watch mode for the delivery scheduled today.

I ordered it on October of last year. o_0

LIVE UPDATE: Package got in and she also spotted Bell techicians installing the Fibe service in my neighborhood. Can't wait to switch!!!

[MDSLKTR]

I did, mine says the same thing. It says I'll get it this Friday. I really hope that's not the case.

Mine says it should come next monday (QC here)... And even if I get it friday no one will be able to meet the postman to pick up the notice. My plans for a diablo weekend are pretty much ruined unless there's a divine intervention...

[DJ_Lae]

No e-mail but the site says my D3 has shipped this morning - via Canada Post, so they've finally learned their E3 lesson I guess.

At least, I think the last game on that order came through Purolator (Mass Effect 3).

[isny]

Mine says it should come next monday (QC here)... And even if I get it friday no one will be able to meet the postman to pick up the notice. My plans for a diablo weekend are pretty much ruined unless there's a divine intervention...

I was giving away guest passes in the D3 thread. Shoot me a PM with your email address and if I have another one here in the next few minutes I'll hook you up with one.

[Guesong]

Got everything from FS including my E3 orders =)

Lies! Mine apparantly didn't even ship yet!

/jealous

[isny]

Lies! Mine apparantly didn't even ship yet! /jealous

Do the same as MDSLKTR and shoot me a PM and if I have an extra guest pass I'll email it to ya.

[fna84]

Does Canada Post still transfer packages during the weekend or does everything come to a stop?

[iLLmAtlc]

Vancouver here and my brother's copy of D3 just shipped. The site didn't update but I got an e-mail. Shipping notices should be incoming for Vancouver if they haven't been sent out already!

[theMrCravens]

Got charged last Thursday for Standard D3 copy on Best Buy.
Site still says "in progress" though, and I still haven't received an e-mail.

Should I panic?

[TheNiX]

Does Canada Post still transfer packages during the weekend or does everything come to a stop?

From my experience nothing moves over the weekend.

[DoctorWho]

Can't wait to get the box that holds my Diablo III cd-key.

[RS4-]

Ugh do I really want to line up at FS for the steelbook :(

[DoctorWho]

Ugh do I really want to line up at FS for the steelbook :(

The thing is, you're never going to use it. Once you have the cd key and use it on battle.net. You never have to go back to that disc. Anytime I buy a PC retail game I never even look at the disc. I just pull out the cd-key and find the online site that will let me use it to download a copy.

[fna84]

From my experience nothing moves over the weekend.

fuck my life

[RS4-]

The thing is, you're never going to use it. Once you have the cd key and use it on battle.net. You never have to go back to that disc. Anytime I buy a PC retail game I never even look at the disc. I just pull out the cd-key and find the online site that will let me use it to download a copy.

Yeah it's just one of those things I'd like to have. It's bad enough that I got the Forza 4 CE just for the "art" book and steelbook. Did the same for Gears with the statue (which I've yet to unwrap) and was really close to doing the same for Guild Wars 2 statue but ehhh

I'll just deal with going to EB for my CE lol.

[Zeer0id]

oh god, why did I enter this thread right now. homicidal intentions rising...

[Guesong]

Do the same as MDSLKTR and shoot me a PM and if I have an extra guest pass I'll email it to ya.

But I didn't even download the game yet! I'm counting on that boxed copy! >_>

Meh.

[Presco]

If you carry a balance, Capital One's Smartline Platinum is the lowest interest rate of any Canadian card. If you don't carry a balance, then you really need to ask yourself if you prefer travel rewards or cash rewards as your reward. I think the top two cards offered right now are the MBNA Smart Cash and the CapitalOne Aspire World Travel card. I think the top tier Scotia rewards card is half-decent as well. Some cards have bonuses (5% back on gas/groceries for first 6 months) while others stick to a flat rate for all purchases, so it depends on what you use your cards for mostly.

Great suggestions! I use these two cards exclusively. Smart Cash for gas and groceries since it's 3% cash back for those purchases, Aspire World Travel for everything else. The Aspire card comes with amazing travel insurance coverage and 2% return to be used for any sort of travel, plus a sizable sign up bonus. It was $500 when I signed up but I think it's down to $350 now. Costs $120/year but you get $100 for reward every year on the anniversary of your sign up, so actually costs $20/year. I think Aspire requires 70k personal or 100k household income.

edit - to make this somewhat related to gaming deals discussion, any word on whether we will be seeing the Steam cards at EB / Gamestop? Don't really bother with any of their nonsense these days but I'd trade in a bunch of stuff for some Steam credit.

[Stumpokapow]

Aspire World Travel for everything else. The Aspire card comes with amazing travel insurance coverage and 2% return to be used for any sort of travel, plus a sizable sign up bonus. It was $500 when I signed up but I think it's down to $350 now. Costs $120/year but you get $100 for reward every year on the anniversary of your sign up, so actually costs $20/year. I think Aspire requires 70k personal or 100k household income.

Yeah I use the Aspire World Travel pretty exclusively. $20/year + price protection, extended warranty, automatic travel and car rental insurance + the $350 signup bonus + 2% on everything + travel rewards redeem on standard travel purchases so you don't need to actually book your travel through CapitalOne, you just go ahead and put it on the card.

Only downside I can think of is that CapitalOne doesn't let you make bill payments through their online interface so unless the bill you're paying lets your input your payment info on the bill site, you can't get cash-back on your bills. Pity, I'd love to claw back 2% of my rent. Hahaha.

[krae_man]

Yeah I use the Aspire World Travel pretty exclusively. $20/year + price protection, extended warranty, automatic travel and car rental insurance + the $350 signup bonus + 2% on everything + travel rewards redeem on standard travel purchases so you don't need to actually book your travel through CapitalOne, you just go ahead and put it on the card. Only downside I can think of is that CapitalOne doesn't let you make bill payments through their online interface so unless the bill you're paying lets your input your payment info on the bill site, you can't get cash-back on your bills. Pity, I'd love to claw back 2% of my rent. Hahaha.

I don't think your landlord would like Visa or MC taking 3-4% of your rent money.