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[Eric-GCA]

I've been watching the place seemingly go straight down the crapper in terms of prices in the last few months. Not only have they really stopped having any good deals (Free 1 or 2 day shipping), but they also began using sales tax? (For someone like me in California, that doesn't help at all)

Oh well, I guess I'll have to find a better online store now.

 

[explodet]

My issue is that their server started hiccupping and the page or the images hang and no longer fully load. Is this a problem with anyone else?

 

[Wario64]

Ebgames had some good deals a couple days ago but the games sold out within the hour. Wario World and Megaman Network Transmission were $9.99...

 

[Spiritreaver]

I've got a question, is ordering used games for the website generally not a good idea? I'm tempted to buying some old GB/A games that can only be found used... but felt I should ask first.

And is the sales tax thing for all states? If so... -_-;

 

[Lyte Edge]

I just ordered Enclave for the PC brand new for $10 from them. Still seems like there are some deals on there, especially when Gamestop had the same game listed for $30.

 

[impirius]

Ebgames had some good deals a couple days ago but the games sold out within the hour. Wario World and Megaman Network Transmission were $9.99...

I can't stand it. I end up just missing this deal every time is happens... same with Wario World for $5 at Best Buy. If only I could pre-oder WW so that I get first dibs next time ebgames.com brings it back for a ridiculously cheap price.

 

[Error Macro]

Damn, yeah, that's some mothereffin bullshit! I already have WW, but I want Mega Man for $10!!

 

[Agent Dormer]

I've never used EBGames.com. I'm more of a B&M person myself.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

B&M is an even worse experience. Especially when you factor in the stench of nerd body odor.

This is one company I hope to see crumble soon. I ordered shit from EBgames.com a week ago...still nothing.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

Less competition FTW?

 

[bumpkin]

I've never had any qualms with EBGames. Maybe I'm just lucky though.

 

[GitarooMan]

I actually far prefer the site to gamestop.com, they've always been faster processing for me and their used game selection is better.

But there legacy used game selection has been drying up so I don't use it very often anymore. Never really had a problem with them.

 

[Tsubaki]

Not only have they really stopped having any good deals (Free 1 or 2 day shipping), but they also began using sales tax? (For someone like me in California, that doesn't help at all)

Well if you're in California, you're supposed to pay use tax on things you bought from out of state (even online) at the normal sales tax rate. If anything, they're doing you a favor by charging you upfront rather than having you account for it in your income tax form.

 

[MoxManiac]

If anything, they're doing you a favor by charging you upfront rather than having you account for it in your income tax form.

Well, I doubt the IRS would know any better if he didn't report his EBgames purchases.

 

[Parallax Scroll]

I've got a question, is ordering used games for the website generally not a good idea? I'm tempted to buying some old GB/A games that can only be found used... but felt I should ask first.

And is the sales tax thing for all states? If so... -_-;

I haven't bought from them in a while, but I'm pretty sure when you buy used games you stand a pretty good chance of getting the disc only with no box or manual. The same will probably be true with gameboy games.

 

[dskillzhtown]

When does this GS/EB merger become final? Meaning EB stroes disappear/rebrand?

I know a couple of EBs near me have shut down already.

 

[Beavertown]

I never had a problem with them. Their used PS2, Xbox, and GCN games include the original box and instruction manual and are usually in good condition. 3day FEDEX shipping is only $4 more than the economy route that takes 10 days on average.

 

[MrDaravon]

I've ordered like a hundred games from them no problem. Fuck, I just got Raycrisis, Thunder Force V, and Phoenix Wright (all used) for about $20 shipped. Yeah, they sure do suck -_-.

 

[fse]

I hate EB, they sent me fucking crap quality pre owned games. egh. Dirty discs and carts.

 

[Maya]

You can no longer pre-order from the website for in-store pick-up either. When I called my local store, the manager said it most likely has something to do with GameStop buying EB.

 

[NotMSRP]

Gamestop.com now charges sales tax to me unlike in the past so now both websites suck.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

You can no longer pre-order from the website for in-store pick-up either. When I called my local store, the manager said it most likely has something to do with GameStop buying EB.

Boo Was just going to try that out.

 

[trmas]

When ordering online, I use Outpost.com. Most AAA games I want are severely discounted, and who cares if you have to wait 3-4 days after everyone else has it to play.

 

[oBa]

You can no longer pre-order from the website for in-store pick-up either. When I called my local store, the manager said it most likely has something to do with GameStop buying EB.

From EB.com's help page:

In-Store Pre-order Pickup
EB Games and GameStop have merged to become a leading global retailer.
While we integrate our systems, some temporary restrictions apply.

The ability to pre-order online and pick up in-store has been temporarily suspended.
If you have already placed a pre-order for pickup in-store, that order will be unaffected and you will be contacted by the store when your product arrives.

Payment for the product will be processed at the time the product is picked up. You will be required to remit payment at the store.

If you need to change or cancel your order please contact the store directly.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to resume the ability to pre-order online and pickup in-store later this year.

 

[Sagitario]

06-07-2004...*looks @ the thread's date* ... WTF? :lol

To stay on topic: the only game I've bought from that site was TWW [because of the bonus disc]...