Aw that's nice.
Nobody ever hits on me that obviously lol, most of the time I only realise they were trying something after I've gone on my way. Very sad
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Aw that's nice.
Nobody ever hits on me that obviously lol, most of the time I only realise they were trying something after I've gone on my way. Very sad
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A.D. Skinner
Member
I'd just like to point out that half the people who buy games in shops, actually take out the insurance on it. Obviously not the kind of gamer that is anywhere on neogaf, but they do it.
Lucky Seven
Banned
Got two things:
Bought Ocarina of Time on 3DS a couple of months ago at a Gamestop. She told how the game was great, how she hoped I enjoyed it, and that she spent tons of hours on it. Little did she know, I didn't touch the game for more than half an hour. I bought it just to hack my 3DS.
Going back further, and this is a story with Best Buy, to when I first got my 3DS. I was looking for a big 3DS SD Card (Something I'm glad I invested in), but I also bought Fire Emblem 13 on a whim. He told me the game was great, and that I would love it. I wasn't really talking too much, and I guess he really wanted to talk about the game. But, well, I wasn't really in the mood or something that day. Felt bad.
Bought Ocarina of Time on 3DS a couple of months ago at a Gamestop. She told how the game was great, how she hoped I enjoyed it, and that she spent tons of hours on it. Little did she know, I didn't touch the game for more than half an hour. I bought it just to hack my 3DS.
Going back further, and this is a story with Best Buy, to when I first got my 3DS. I was looking for a big 3DS SD Card (Something I'm glad I invested in), but I also bought Fire Emblem 13 on a whim. He told me the game was great, and that I would love it. I wasn't really talking too much, and I guess he really wanted to talk about the game. But, well, I wasn't really in the mood or something that day. Felt bad.
GamingOblivion
Banned
yo that poor girl lmao
*looking at the pathetic vita section at Best Buy*
DirectTV specialist comes over
"Hi, Do you need some help?"
-No Im fine thanks.
"Maybe i could help you find what you're looking for"
-No Im just browsing
"Tell me what you're intersted in, sports, action, whatever. We have a sale on Xbox games right now"
-Its okay im fine.
"We have a promotion currently with the Xbox and 42 inch TV, and if you sign up for DirectTV service as a new customer you will get a 150 dollar discount!"
- .... Please leave me alone.
"let me know If you need any help, Im just around the corner!"
- ... * leaves store*
DirectTV specialist comes over
"Hi, Do you need some help?"
-No Im fine thanks.
"Maybe i could help you find what you're looking for"
-No Im just browsing
"Tell me what you're intersted in, sports, action, whatever. We have a sale on Xbox games right now"
-Its okay im fine.
"We have a promotion currently with the Xbox and 42 inch TV, and if you sign up for DirectTV service as a new customer you will get a 150 dollar discount!"
- .... Please leave me alone.
"let me know If you need any help, Im just around the corner!"
- ... * leaves store*
The last time I bought a game from a store (Smash Bros. Wii U from EB) this customer was bragging loudly about how he'd spent thousands of dollars on setting up multiple big screen TVs, each with its own PS4 or Xbox One, I assume for gaming parties.
He kept hemming and hawing over whether he should buy another collectors edition console, while I waited impatiently just wanting to buy my damn game.
You could tell he desperately wanted the cashier and other customers to be impressed/jealous.
I do not miss having to deal with that sort of thing with digital purchases.
He kept hemming and hawing over whether he should buy another collectors edition console, while I waited impatiently just wanting to buy my damn game.
You could tell he desperately wanted the cashier and other customers to be impressed/jealous.
I do not miss having to deal with that sort of thing with digital purchases.
Phineous_2
Member
Gamestop had Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls for $20 a few months ago. I went in to get a copy for my PS4.
The employee who rang me up was reading the back of the box very intently while I pulled out my credit card. When she took the card she asked, "What's the deal with this game? I see a bunch of people buying it... is it like, any good?"
As she hands my card back, I notice she has a six inch tattoo of Borderlands' Claptrap on her forearm.
I told her I thought she'd enjoy it.
The employee who rang me up was reading the back of the box very intently while I pulled out my credit card. When she took the card she asked, "What's the deal with this game? I see a bunch of people buying it... is it like, any good?"
As she hands my card back, I notice she has a six inch tattoo of Borderlands' Claptrap on her forearm.
I told her I thought she'd enjoy it.
Iva Demilcol
Member
Wow.
When I bought my ps4 (a month before Bloodborne came out):
*reads the store will give you a copy of Killzone Shadowfall for free when buying a ps4*
"If you pay $x more you can get FIFA 2015, it's a pretty good deal"
"I just want the ps4, thanks"
"You could get both Killzone and FIFA"
"I don't even like soccer..."
*looking kind of offended after I said that, he replied*: "You could sell the code and buy another game. Just saying"
"I just want the PS4, thanks..."
You could almost feel his frustration, but I'm pretty sure he could tell I was annoyed too.
A long long time ago I saw a game called Final Fantasy: Dirge of Cerberus sitting on a shelf at a GameStop. It had recently come out so it was still full price. I wasn't really paying attention to reviews or game news at the time so I didn't really know what people of thought it. But hey, it's Final Fantasy, has to be good right? Luckily the employee there talked me out of buying the game. I don't remember what I bought instead, but I'm sure it was better than Dirge of Cerberus.
I went to a game store a couple of months back to get a copy of OOT for the 3DS
"awesome game, you've played it before?"
"Yeah, got it on the N64 at launch, played it hundreds of times. *Paid for game* How much is the trade in value on this?"
"Uh...*looks up price, tells me*"
He asked me why I was planning on trading it in, I said I only wanted it to hack my 3DS and then I'll trade it back in. His manner completely changed
"That's illegal"
I traded in the game to CEX.
"awesome game, you've played it before?"
"Yeah, got it on the N64 at launch, played it hundreds of times. *Paid for game* How much is the trade in value on this?"
"Uh...*looks up price, tells me*"
He asked me why I was planning on trading it in, I said I only wanted it to hack my 3DS and then I'll trade it back in. His manner completely changed
"That's illegal"
I traded in the game to CEX.
blame space
Banned
ah yes a COD-dad
It is called supply and demand. Sorry if that confuses you.
The Nexus of G
Banned
Beyond asking me if I want to preorder something they rarely say anything and when they do its positive.
xDUMPWEEDx
Banned
Storm Raider
Banned
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Just a couple of weeks ago, I bought a physical copy of the Mega Man Legacy Collection (for PS4) at Best Buy when it was on sale. The dude at the counter was pretty friendly, and asked me if I had played any of the Mega Man games before. I said Mega Man X was one of my favorite games of all time, but that I hadn't played any of the NES ones. He said he enjoyed the NES ones and still owned the NES Mega Man 2 cart.
He said I would really enjoy the collection but that it would be an exercise in frustration.
Understatement of the century.
He said I would really enjoy the collection but that it would be an exercise in frustration.
Understatement of the century.
lol, confused by the shaved head cod dad remark tho, is that a thing?
SuperCambot
Banned
"Can't believe this garbage sells..."
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
I remember a shop assistant practically begging me to keep my free copy of destiny that I got with my Xbox one.
I told dude about 5 times I'm not into shooters, always online games and planned to be digital on Xbox one anyway because of disc install times.
After all of that, He still asked if I wanted to preorder Halo MCC.
The fuck?
I told dude about 5 times I'm not into shooters, always online games and planned to be digital on Xbox one anyway because of disc install times.
After all of that, He still asked if I wanted to preorder Halo MCC.
The fuck?
MisterCTwo
Member
Gamestop on 11/11/11 at 12:01am...
"I'm sorry, but even though your pre-order of Skyrim was paid off months ago I'll need you to get in that third line over there because our system requires us to first sell the game to the people in this line who pre-ordered earlier today but haven't paid in full yet, and then we need to sell the game to the people in that line who pre-ordered today and paid for it in full. After them we can sell the game to the people in your line."
I had to wait for almost two hours. Skyrim was the last retail game I ever purchased.
"I'm sorry, but even though your pre-order of Skyrim was paid off months ago I'll need you to get in that third line over there because our system requires us to first sell the game to the people in this line who pre-ordered earlier today but haven't paid in full yet, and then we need to sell the game to the people in that line who pre-ordered today and paid for it in full. After them we can sell the game to the people in your line."
I had to wait for almost two hours. Skyrim was the last retail game I ever purchased.
"ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Yeah. No matter what the shop this shit pisses me off. I hate being bothered when I'm shopping. I know why they have to do it, but it doesn't make it any less annoying. If I need help, I'll ask. Leave me the fuck alone.
I remember when I first bought UMvC3 at a local game store and one of the clerks said how he wasn't in to fighting games like that (I'm guessing basically fighting games like Street Fighter and such) and asking why I like them. Then, the other clerk added "It's just what the teens are into theses days." Main clerk talked about how Mortal Kombat was better and then went on about how he's more into shooters anyway or something. I didn't say much. I just went on my way.
Another time was when a friend and I both bought Soul Calibur 5 at a local Game Stop the week it had launched.
I remember there were two clerks for this and when I went to pay, they started talking about how cool Ezio was and everything. They were saying how my friend and I were going to have to fight over who gets to choose Ezio and there would be a lot of Ezio vs Ezio matches and such.
We payed and walked out of the store and I remember telling my friend sarcastically "Yeah, because we TOTALLY bought Soul Calibur V because we wanted to play as Ezio in it." It was a pretty funny experience.
Another time was when a friend and I both bought Soul Calibur 5 at a local Game Stop the week it had launched.
I remember there were two clerks for this and when I went to pay, they started talking about how cool Ezio was and everything. They were saying how my friend and I were going to have to fight over who gets to choose Ezio and there would be a lot of Ezio vs Ezio matches and such.
We payed and walked out of the store and I remember telling my friend sarcastically "Yeah, because we TOTALLY bought Soul Calibur V because we wanted to play as Ezio in it." It was a pretty funny experience.
Rhazer Fusion
Member
Purchased Dark Souls 3 at Walmart day one. Clerk said to me, I was going to buy that game, but I heard that game is insanely hard. Let me know if it's too hard. Told him I finished the rest of them without too many problems, so I will let him now who hard it is.
Purchased Onechanbara PS4 at Gamestop. Clerk smiled at me and I smiled back.
Clerk said that is really a fun game. I played it last night. This is the last copy.
Told him, cool, I look forward to playing it. I need a hack and slash game and I even enjoyed the last game.
Clerk said, Oh, you should definitely like that one though. It's a lot better. Enjoy.
Thanks, I will.
Funny part is, when i bought Onechanbra: BSS at Blockbuster several years ago, the clerk said basically the exact same thing to me.
Purchased Onechanbara PS4 at Gamestop. Clerk smiled at me and I smiled back.
Clerk said that is really a fun game. I played it last night. This is the last copy.
Told him, cool, I look forward to playing it. I need a hack and slash game and I even enjoyed the last game.
Clerk said, Oh, you should definitely like that one though. It's a lot better. Enjoy.
Thanks, I will.
Funny part is, when i bought Onechanbra: BSS at Blockbuster several years ago, the clerk said basically the exact same thing to me.
Walmart was saving a clearance on Vita 2000s for half off so it rung up at $100. The news broke on CanadaGAF and since getting a system for that cheap is a good deal I called up my local store. The lady told me there was one left and they managed to sell a couple systems just earlier. asked if I could have it on hold. they said no which is understandable. I left the house right away. I ran my ass in there and when I got to the electronics section there was a lady. She looked at me and laughed because she knew I was the guy who called. I laughed too, just had a nice conversation about random shit. no comments about the actual purchase tho. probably doesn't fit the thread >_>
Phantom Flapjack
Member
When I went in to buy 999 at Gamestop, the girl working at the counter got really excited. She told me how good the game was and how the story was great, and to make sure that I played through the game multiple times.
Same Gamestop, possibly the same girl, got really weird and excited when I bought Chulip. She went on about the game a little bit and then brought up how you take damage when you fall from high ledges as if it was the first time a game ever had that mechanic. Like, she was really hung up on Chulip having fall damage for some bizarre reason.
I should've hit on her.
Also, when I went to buy the first Professor Layton shortly after release at a local games shoppe, I got what was effectively "What's that? Haven't heard of it." Then the other clerk working there complimented me on my Full House shirt. I should've hit on her.
Also also, another locale gamese shoppe, I called asking if they had any copies of Killer is Dead. "Yeah, we have Killer Instinct." No, Killer is Dead. "uh, we only get copies of games people pre-order." The moral of the story is, never shop local.
Same Gamestop, possibly the same girl, got really weird and excited when I bought Chulip. She went on about the game a little bit and then brought up how you take damage when you fall from high ledges as if it was the first time a game ever had that mechanic. Like, she was really hung up on Chulip having fall damage for some bizarre reason.
I should've hit on her.
Also, when I went to buy the first Professor Layton shortly after release at a local games shoppe, I got what was effectively "What's that? Haven't heard of it." Then the other clerk working there complimented me on my Full House shirt. I should've hit on her.
Also also, another locale gamese shoppe, I called asking if they had any copies of Killer is Dead. "Yeah, we have Killer Instinct." No, Killer is Dead. "uh, we only get copies of games people pre-order." The moral of the story is, never shop local.
Lys Skygge
Member
When I went to preorder Uncharted 4, the Gamestop guy that rang me up asked if I had played the first 3. I said "psh, I've platinumed the first 3".
He then asked how I managed to beat them on crushing because he was apparently struggling. I have him a few tips and left.
Not too exciting. I wonder if he managed to platinum any of them yet.
He then asked how I managed to beat them on crushing because he was apparently struggling. I have him a few tips and left.
Not too exciting. I wonder if he managed to platinum any of them yet.
Cid Highwind
Banned
I don't really have a crazy story, nor really any "out there" stories, but every time I go into a GameStop they almost always try to have a conversation with me beyond "do you need any help?". Now, I understand, I work in a resteraunt so I get wanting to interact and make customers feel welcome, but these can get really awkward. Usually it's like, a full 5-6 minutes after I've been browsing the selections and they always come and try to ask me what games I've been playing. Now I for one like to keep my nerdiness closeted- only online and with friends. So I usually try to make them brief and polite but they just... Keep trying to stretch it into a big conversation. They almost always give me a printed copy of their preorder list where half the games they mention are up for order aren't even on it.
I feel kind of like an asshole admitting this.
I feel kind of like an asshole admitting this.
citroen-e402
Member
I bought call of duty for Wii u at Target one day. The dude looked at me, and asked (with a straight face) is it easier on the Wii u? 😂😂😂
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Twitchy EB Clerk: You want insurance on these games? I HIGHLY recommend it.
Me: No, it's okay. They're blu ray discs, so I can't really scratch them or anything.
Twitchy EB Clerk: Uh, YEAH you can. Psh. You don't know how many I see here. Trust me, take the insurance. You need it.
Me internally: I want to call this guy a liar to his face, but I also want to go home.
Me: Nah, I'm okay. Thanks.
Me: No, it's okay. They're blu ray discs, so I can't really scratch them or anything.
Twitchy EB Clerk: Uh, YEAH you can. Psh. You don't know how many I see here. Trust me, take the insurance. You need it.
Me internally: I want to call this guy a liar to his face, but I also want to go home.
Me: Nah, I'm okay. Thanks.
Well, the clerk was right because you can scratch them. The bluray coating is very thin and can only stand minor bumps and scuffs.
Sounds like a nice girl.
#sorrynotsorry
Member
I'm with you here. Any time an employee talks to me in a game store I just try to eject ASAP. I know some people like it but I don't want to talk about games. That's what GAF is for. I've learned to just keep my phone out so I can give it all my attention if need be.
Kinda sad I guess.
MegamanPoweredUP
Member
"Wow, just 30 for the whole package? Let me chek, that can't be true...wow wow! It's really for 30. The game alone is valued 12. Man I've got to buy this thing for myself too!"
Me at a random Game Stop. Found Tekken 6 arcade stick boundle (game + arcade stick + artbook) for 30 (actually, 18 since I returned a Tekken 6 copy I had already).
Me at a random Game Stop. Found Tekken 6 arcade stick boundle (game + arcade stick + artbook) for 30 (actually, 18 since I returned a Tekken 6 copy I had already).
The Finest Brew
Neo Member
I was buying Silent Hill Shattered Memories when it first came out, and the cashier told me he loved old school horror games, and how disappointed he was in the Silent Hill franchise lately. We legit talked for like 15 minutes about it, since there was basically no one else there at the store.
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