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EB Games Sale - Guides from $1, 3Ds Games from $4, XB1/PS4 Games from $9

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EB Games Sale - Guides from $1, 3Ds Games from $4, XB1/PS4 Games from $9
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2SeeKU on 10/11/2016 - 17:34 ebgames.com.au (5891 clicks)
Last edited 10/11/2016 - 20:50 by 2 other users

EBGames have reduced alot of (older/random) stock down starting at $1 for guides and $4 for games ($9 for XB1 and PS4).

The following links are directly to EBGames:

PS4 - https://ebgames.com.au/ps4/any/any/any/any/any/2/0?availabil…
XB1 - https://ebgames.com.au/xbox-one/any/any/any/any/any/2/0?avai…
3DS - https://ebgames.com.au/3ds/any/any/any/any/any/2/0?availabil…
WiiU - https://ebgames.com.au/wiiu/any/any/any/any/any/2/0?availabi…

Or these links are a price comparison website to see if you're actually getting a good deal:

PS4 - http://www.canspend.com/discounts.php?plat=ps4
XB1 - http://www.canspend.com/discounts.php?plat=XboxONE
3DS - http://www.canspend.com/discounts.php?plat=3ds
WiiU - http://www.canspend.com/discounts.php?plat=wiiu

Some examples:

3DS - Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask - $9
WiiU - Game & Wario - $4
WiiU - Star Fox Zero Collector’s Edition Guide - $19
XB1 - Wasteland 2 - Director's Cut = $19
PS4 - Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - $4

Also see: $1 & $4 PC Game Deal Post

Gaming 3DS Game Guides PS4 Game Video Game Wii U Game Xbox One Game

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  • Iggemo on 10/11/2016 - 17:39

    sweet, got angry birds star wars xb1 for $4, cheers OP

    • newington07 on 10/11/2016 - 18:10

      Shows $5 shipping. Were you charged for shipping?

      • Iggemo on 10/11/2016 - 18:12

        yeah i spoke too soon - i did end up having to pay shipping cos they didnt have it at any of my local stores unfortunately

        • newington07 on 10/11/2016 - 18:15

          Thanks. Will try adding few more games and see if it is economical.

        • jikijiki on 10/11/2016 - 21:08
          +1

          @newington07: FYI You can order instore and have it delivered straight to your home free of charge, I've done it three separate times.

          It's not advertised, but at least my local store always does an order instore for me.

        • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 21:34

          @jikijiki: I've done this as well. I just worry the time to go to store will mean missing some of these deals.

        • newington07 on 11/11/2016 - 17:19

          @jikijiki: Thank you, that's pretty good.

        • newington07 on 11/11/2016 - 17:21

          Was informed today Angry Birds is out of stock. Will get a refund. :(

    • sakinah on 10/11/2016 - 22:09

      Can't find it, link?

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 10/11/2016 - 17:42
    +2

    Been hunting for the Star Wars playsets for DI 3, the Luke and Leia one is apparently back in stock and not at a ridiculous eBay price, made my day buddy, cheers!

    Edit, searched the site to save time, the Force Awakens one is 20 bucks as well. Considering I was pissed about not scooping them up for 15 a piece at Target in the day, 32.95 including delivery for them both is pretty sweet.

    Further edit, I looked at Xbox first and then hit buy on the Disney shit (for my PS4 no less), and then found Transformers for 4 bucks. No real interest in it, but for 4 bucks I regret not grabbing it, bugger paying a new lot of postage for it though. Oh well.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 10/11/2016 - 17:48
    +8

    Great post

    as a side note if you look at how much EB games charge for AAA release they should be ashamed of themselves i know they price match but they are essentially ripping off gamers left right and center

    • drazenm on 10/11/2016 - 17:51
      +6

      Amen to that, thats what sheeps are for. You're ripped of from everyone everywhere in australia, from 50% to 500% and everyone gets away with it:)

    • Associatedmegatallica @ EB Games Australia on 10/11/2016 - 17:51

      What do you mean?

      • OzBMate629 on 10/11/2016 - 18:14
        +16

        He means that you guys are always selling at the actual RRP, but guys like JBHIFI sell new games at $80 while you sell it at $100 even after a long time after its released. Meanwhile Big W, and Target usually sell new games at $70 or even $60 sometimes. I know you guys do this because people don't like to research and assume that because EBGames is a gaming franchise it will have the best deals.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 10/11/2016 - 19:15
          +2

          It's more because Big W and Target sell those games at a loss out of the hope that they will recuperate that with other sales you will make in the same transaction.

        • KeplersLaws on 10/11/2016 - 19:26
          +8

          @noodlesfordaddy:
          this would have been a good point, but i'm not sure how you can make a loss on selling a game. unless the cost price was insanely high to begin with, which i doubt

        • Associatedmegatallica @ EB Games Australia on 10/11/2016 - 19:29
          -5

          They do, but lets consider that Kmart no longer sell video games, Target and Kmart have heavily reduced their Gaming Departments, this model isnt sustainable, also consider that Games are still being sold at around the same price they were 20 years ago, now they are filled with micro transactions and paid DLC. Paying abit more is a "necessary evil", if only to keep retail gaming alive. I know multiple employees that work overtime for free because the store needs to be profitable, thats why some store accept certain price matches and others dont….

          EDIT: Im also a Game Dev so I can also tell you that most AAA games are becoming unprofitable, most game devs arent becoming indie because its better, half the times its because their isnt enough work around and when you do work for a huge studio, you end up doing the work of 2-3 People so the company can justify developing the game. Thats why games come broken and unpolished even sometimes (like Mankind Divided and AC2) completly butchered into multiple parts, we need to ask ourselves do we want good quality expensive games, or f2p rubbish/games filled with micro transactions.

        • OzBMate629 on 10/11/2016 - 21:30

          @megatallica: Yes, but think about how many games come out that are buggy, incomplete, or the other half of the game is locked behind DLC and microtransactions, Cod and Battlefield, yes battlefield are big examples. If we are gonna pay 100 dollars for a game which also had DLC and microtranscations, why would I do that when I can pay for it cheaper at BIGW and maybe just justify the price of the DLC as well?

        • [Deactivated] on 10/11/2016 - 22:01
          +4

          @noodlesfordaddy: Gametraders sell the same lines that EB do and are regularly cheaper. They put a bigger priority on looking after their customers with wallet friendly prices (while still making bank) instead of price gouging the shit out of everyone that walks through the door with "RRP". EB could sell at a lower price point and still stay in business but they don't want to because it's all about the money isn't it?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 10/11/2016 - 22:49

          @KeplersLaws: It's pretty simple mathematics? Say the cost price is $70, if you sell it for $60 you lose. It's that simple. From what I've heard over the years, the cost prices actually are very high. Where JB, Target, Kmart etc. sell games at closer to or below cost, they make it back if 1 in 10 customers makes a big purchase. At EB, there are no big purchases to recuperate that on. Gaming consoles have tiny profit margins, the only sustainable profit comes from preowned games.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 10/11/2016 - 22:50

          And how many gametraders stores are there in the country?

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 09:26
          -2

          @noodlesfordaddy: Not enough compared to the cancer that is EB.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 09:32
          +10

          @noodlesfordaddy: Stop hiding behind this bullshit statement. EB makes millions each year selling "just" video games. There's profit to be had, lots of it. You're also the only company to buy and sell used goods. And by buy I mean lowball the ever loving shit out of it on the way into the store and price gouge the fook out of it on the way out the door. It's a regular occurrence to see used consoles, games and accessories for prices higher than what your competitors are selling brand new for elsewhere. What's the go with that? Why do you seem to think that used is worth more than new? It's even more messed up when it's widely known that EB do not test a single item that's traded in. So you're paying a higher price and there's a high chance it's also not working. Good job EB. You prey on mums and dads who don't really research purchases and just go to EB because "they sell video games". When they get there the prey is easily slaughtered with H Y P E and bullshit as you wrap them up with a deal that beggars belief on how much of a rip off it is. So yeah don't cry foul when you're raking in the cash and could, if you wanted to, lower your prices and still bank a healthy profit margin. No wonder EB has a reputation for employing (profanity) neckbeard hipster douches.

        • Ching ching on 11/11/2016 - 10:19

          @High Score King: I agree. A few years back when I wanted to trade some old DS titles, it was more profitable to head to JB Hifi than trade at Eb games.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 10:36
          +4

          @sophie11: Yes indeed Sophie EB are notorious for the lowest of lowballs for trades. Of course you're paying for the convenience of selling it then and there but the value offered is just an insult when you see it on the shelf for sale at a price that is just below full retail. Take Mafia 3 on PS4 as an example. EB currently have a used copy on "sale" for $68 down from $88. JB have a BRAND NEW copy for $64. That's just ridiculous and shows how out of touch EB are with reality.
          https://www.ebgames.com.au/ps4-210348-Mafia-III-preowned-Pla…
          https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-consoles/platforms/playstati…

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 11:24
          +3

          @High Score King:

          I'm sure if you went through and cross-referenced a tonne of games between EB Games and JB HiFi you'd find just as many examples of 'out of touch' prices on the games they sell (whether pre-owned or new) for both businesses.

          JB HiFi also sell used games at bloody ridiculous prices, I have only ever bought one pre-owned title from JB (FF Type-0 Collectors edition) yet dozens and dozens from EB Games.

          I took in a bunch of titles to trade in for my PS4 Pro, double-ups and garbage games like NBA2K14/FIFA 14 and got a staggering amount of value from them. I expected to get $40-50 for the 12 or so games I brought in and walked away with $200 value. I also received $250ish for my 500GB Jet Engine PS4, which I couldn't sell on Gumtree.

          If your complaint is that people who don't know better get 'deceived' or 'taken advantage of' by their business model, then who's fault is that? It's 2016, there are numerous tools/websites/forums available to find the best prices and 99.9% of the time they price match. If customers don't take the time to research and find the best available price for the items they need, that's on them.

          I don't understand the hate for this business. I always get welcomed at my local stores and they're willing to have a chat, don't push sales on me and go out of their way to make sure I'm happy. I find excellent deals on games whenever they have sales, they have bloody decent trade-in offers throughout the year for a lot of the major consoles/releases and I'm grateful they're around to make a tonne of things available (like collectibles/rare editions of games) when no one else sells them.

          +1 every day for EB Games.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 11:41

          @High Score King: And that's where the profit comes from, selling preowned titles. There is very little profit to be had elsewhere, the gaming industry has tight margins. Why do you think there are no other successful gaming-only franchises? The closest direct competitor to EB is GAME. Remind me, what happened to GAME?

          "It's even more messed up when it's widely known that EB do not test a single item that's traded in."

          This isn't true at all, we check every disc for scratches and if they're scratched, send them to be refurbished. All hardware must be sent for refurbishment, we can't just sell it.

          "No wonder EB has a reputation for employing (profanity) neckbeard hipster douches."

          Good on you mate.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 11:45

          @High Score King: " Of course you're paying for the convenience of selling it then and there"

          And this is what people seem to forget. You can absolutely get more for your games on ebay, and cash too. If you want to set up an ebay account, make a listing, take a photo, upload a photo, hope it sells, receive payment through PayPal, then post the item, you will make more money. But most people don't want to do that, they want quick and fast. It's staggering to see the amount of people that get upset about how little money their Fifa 12 game is worth. "I paid $100 for this!" Yeah, but no one wants it.

          Also, you can just walk into a store and say "JB has it for $64" and you'll pay $64. Where is the room to complain here?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 11:47

          @Kugz: The hate comes solely from selling games at RRP and not immediately discounting them. I've already explained that, but some people just like to complain.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 11:57

          @noodlesfordaddy:

          The thing is - if a game is more expensive at EB Games you can just go shop somewhere else! There's plenty of games that I've passed on because they're RRP and are rarely/not heavily discounted and have just bought it cheaper off Amazon/Base. Like, there is nothing forcing you to buy from EB Games (apart from exclusives which are usually RRP, not overpriced like on eBay).

          If another shopper walks in and pays RRP for a game, good for them! That's not your problem because you're a smart shopper ;)

          I'm constantly scanning eBay and Gumtree for pre-owned titles and people are regularly trying (note: trying) to sell their games for more than what EB Games have it listed for.

        • Ahbal on 11/11/2016 - 12:06
          +2

          @noodlesfordaddy:

          What about games that are old then? Ive seen games like red dead redemption priced at 39-49 dollars…

          That being said though, you are right in terms of price matching. I remember on Borderlands 2 release day, i went to buy it from EB (I always buy my Xbox games from there) and i saw that JB next door had it for $60 or so, while EB had it for $80. All i had to do was ask for a price match, i got it AND the pre order bonus, even though i did not preorder. I most certainly agree with the other members though, Retail prices, especially on release day, are too high. But hey, if people pay those prices without researching better deals, then that is easy profit in my opinion.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:26

          @Ahbal: The only time older games are still priced really high (unless they're pre-owned and rare) are between sales when everything goes back to RRP (which does generally lower over the lifetime of a product), but this only ever lasts 1-2 weeks. I assume the idea is that if everything was always "on sale" then when it was "sale time" no one would actually care.

        • Trying2SaveABuck on 11/11/2016 - 15:01
          +2

          @Ahbal:

          I agree, i guess my original post was more trying to highlight the difference in prices between EB and pretty much anywhere else.

          EB games have lost touch with reality with some of there pricing. You can pretty much find a cheaper price on any new release PS4 game somewhere else these days.

          I know some companies sell games at a loss ie FIFA 17 release day was sold at Target for 68$ (cost price 70) That doesnt give EB the right to charge $99 a copy (when your probably going to sell 200,000 copies a release).

          I know you can price match EB to other retailers but you can't price match online. Right now without even looking you can get Final Fantasy XV pre-order for 60-70 at Ozgameshop (online) but i bet you EB have a pre-order price $90+ - someone can check this but without even checking i reckon i'd be right.

          The problem EB has it has got gamers not even bothering to look at there products anymore they have simply (in my mind) become the automatic expensive option and unless im going to price match for convince i know that EB is the worst most expensive option for games when in reality being a GAME focused store it should be one of the cheapest due to buy larger numbers of games at a lower price then competitors.

          No one can defend EB as long as they continue to rip off gamers IMO they should of one of the cheapest not the most expensive.

          Buy a greater volume of products at a lower price then there competitors and passing that on to the consumers simply isn't happening - THAT IS SIMPLY BUSINESS MECHANICS

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 15:12
          +3

          @dpgrubesic:

          OzGameshop isn't an Australian company, they're located in the UK and have different buying arrangements/RRPs and a completely different business model - I don't think that is fair to compare the two.

          EB has the right to charge RRP for their products (FIFA 17 is $99.95) and it is up to you as a consumer whether you want to pay that price. Others stores sell it for cheaper (whether as a loss leader or for a smaller profit margin) and that's up to them. Competition is great and EB Games are more than happy to price match, another brilliant consumer choice!

          They also have year-round sales for both pre-owned and new games - it's a internet meme - and a smart shopper should always follow the sales.

          What other people do with their money, if they wish to spend it foolishly on a product at full RRP shouldn't be of your concern.

        • Trying2SaveABuck on 11/11/2016 - 15:24
          +2

          @Kugz:

          Fair i dont care what others do with there money but as they have the right to rip off consumers i have the right to voice my opinion on it and considering this is a bargin hunters website/forum it is probably the right place to do it.

          As a side note dont compare them to Ozbargin then compare them to JB or target etc they are all overall cheaper on new releases.

          Ill like to reinforce my point about passing on buying bulk on to the consumer which EB dont do simply put EB are greedy and as an opinion post i think people should be aware - EB has the unique position be considerably cheaper then its competitors being games focused but they simply dont and sure they are not a charity they are a business wanting to make money but people should be aware and preying on ignorance is a model that is going to annoy informed consumers so dont have a cry when consumers tell you're ripping people off.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 15:40
          +1

          @dpgrubesic:

          They are charging RRP for their products and they gladly price match any other competitor with the same product. There is nothing immoral or illegal or ill-willed with that business model. Sure, they could reduce the prices of their products but they don't need to. They are constantly having sales and provide great prices on a tonne of games which you will rarely see at JB HiFi/Target etc

          EB Games has about 400 stores Australia wide and JB HiFi has roughly 200. The difference is that EB only makes money through one revenue stream - video games/pop culture, whereas JB HiFi can afford to sell their gaming products at a reduced price due to the large number of other avenues they make money (electronics, computers, phones, music etc). Yet again, two different business models.

          If you don't want to pay their prices that is fine, go to a competitor. That's your choice.

          You shouldn't bad mouth a company because you don't agree with their pricing structure.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 21:05
          +3

          @KeplersLaws: I don't know how many times I've gone to Big W to buy a game and walked out with an outdoor setting!

        • AussieGargain on 12/11/2016 - 08:28
          +3

          @noodlesfordaddy: 69.99 is not the cost and is certainly not selling at a loss. RRP should've been AUD$69.99 in AU as US PS4 game RRP is USD$59.99. $69.99 is adjusted with exchange rate etc., so selling at this price is not selling at a loss and certainly not cost benchmarks. Economic principles such as market size and critical mass don't really apply here as AU PS4 games share with UK market and not much import restrictions for individuals. I agree EB charges as well designed trade in program but not at $99, which is more than 1/3 of real RRP.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 10:09

          @Kugz: EB's "sale" price doesn't even come close to regular price at other shops. They really are that over priced. The only reason why you feel so compelled to stick up for the most over priced games store in Australia is because you work for them.

        • Kugz on 12/11/2016 - 10:38

          @High Score King:

          You're shitting me right? I don't work for EB Games, I just know how to spend my money well. Would you like me to compile a list of games that are currently cheaper at EB or would you prefer a link to a website that compares prices for you?

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 10:44

          @Kugz: You sound like you love them more than is appropriate for someone who is just a customer. A list of games? What the ones on clearance that they have no stock of? Nah I'm good. No matter what you say there will always be somewhere that sells newly released games cheaper than EB. This is why they are irrelevant to a true bargain hunter. They seem to be gathering steam with the over priced exclusives, the day it's a case of only being able to buy from EB or not at all is the day that cheap gaming in this country dies forever. Prices starting at $99 for a game with some underwhelming extras? No way, get fooked fook off.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 12/11/2016 - 11:53

          @AussieGargain: "RRP should've been AUD$69.99 in AU as US PS4 game RRP is USD$59.99. $69.99 is adjusted with exchange rate etc."

          If only it was that simple.

        • Kugz on 12/11/2016 - 12:18

          @High Score King:

          Here are a list of new'ish games, cheaper at EB Games.

          Bioshock The Collection: $89 at JB HiFi and $68 at EB Games

          Attack on Titan Wings of Freedom: $89 at JB HiFi and $68 at EB Games

          King of Fighters XIV: $89 at JB HiFi and $68 at EB Games

          Fairy Fencer F: $89 at EB Games and $68 at EB Games

          Grand Theft Auto V: $79 at JB HiFI and $47 at EB Games (not new but one of the most popular titles)

          There are hundreds of games, new and old - that are cheaper at EB Games right now and I'm not going to list them all. Take a moment to visit their site and compare across stores. If you refuse to accept that then you're just missing out on bargains mate.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 13:00
          -1

          @Kugz: Oh no I accept it. What I don't accept is that EB sell you an unused copy that hasn't been through their rental program, upsell you something that has a high margin that increases their profits, try to persuade you to pre order something they have a KPI target on, tell you that the pre owned copy is only marginally cheaper and inform you that unless you sign up for EB World and surrender your personal details they are unable yo provide you with a receipt. That's what I'm missing out on when I go to EB.

    • theHMASfriendship on 10/11/2016 - 19:36
      +2

      It's actually really easy to price match at eb.

      • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 11:45
        -4

        People that price match get sold an uber special copy that's been previously rented for seven days and returned to the store to be resold as 100% new, honest!

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 11:46
          +2

          lol dude what's with your vendetta against EB? Price matching gets you the same game as anyone else would

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 11:48
          -1

          @noodlesfordaddy: No it doesn't. It's a well known fact that you resell games returned to the store under your seven day satisfaction guarantee as "new" when they have been previously bought and played and so therefore used. Nowhere else does this except EB and I sure as hell don't want someone else's ex-rental. Don't try and deny it.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 12:01
          +3

          @High Score King:

          So the sealed copy of Dishonored 2 I bought yesterday was a return?

          Or perhaps the sealed copy of Doom that I price matched was a uber special copy too?

          If you're genuinely under this impression, ask the EB Games staff to get you a sealed copy from out the back - I'm sure they'd be happy to help you out :)

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:02

          @High Score King: That has nothing to do with price matching.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:09

          @Kugz: I don't shop at EB, others do and this is an all too common complaint. They have sold "new" copies in the past with the previous owners original receipt still in the box FFS!

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:11

          @noodlesfordaddy: Sure it does. If you're not level 4 and spend all your money at EB on pre orders, special editions, pre owned and regularly do trade ins you're treated much differently. I might even say with disdain because you're not "hardcore" enough for EB and their cult like mentality.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:18
          +3

          @High Score King: lol I have no idea where you get this stuff from. I don't think the casual employees working 1-2 shifts a week could really care less what you normally spend your money on. I guess if you're a regular and have actually developed a sort of customer/employee friendship then maybe???

          "I might even say with disdain because you're not "hardcore" enough for EB and their cult like mentality."

          Seriously wat??

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 12:18
          +1

          @High Score King:

          If for instance:

          • The DLC codes aren't used
          • Any extras are included with the game
          • The disc is not scratched/smudged
          • No physical damage to the case/disc

          … does it really matter that much? How much value do you deduct from a game because someone took it home, put it in their console and went 'Nah, this isn't for me'? Would you blame someone for taking advantage of a incredibly pro-consumer returns policy?

          You could argue that they're 'technically' pre-owned or used/not new, but that's just being pedantic. EB has to take discs out and put them behind the counter in sleeves so they can put empty covers on display, does that make them "not new" as well?

          It's all very petty behavior. If the people in your circles honestly complain about nonsense like that, tell them to ask for a sealed copy.

          By not shopping/boycotting EB Games you are limiting your choice as a consumer and that's not smart shopping.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:19

          @Kugz: You should always be given a sealed copy when available tbh, it is in everyone's best interest to get you a copy from the back.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 12:20

          @noodlesfordaddy:

          Yeah the staff at my locals always do. Only time they have to rummage around in the drawers is for pre-owned stuff now

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:23

          @Kugz: >Limiting? I use the internet which is, correct me if I'm wrong, the world's largest market place. And yes it matters to me that a new item actually be new. It's deceptive and dishonest so I choose to not support the company that does this.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:24

          @noodlesfordaddy: Straight of EB Games Australia (sucks balls) FB page, where else?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:26

          @High Score King: Example?

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 12:29

          @High Score King:

          Uhhh, yes? It's definitely limiting your choice. If you saw a game at EB for a substantial amount less than any competitor online or brick-and-mortar, would you deny yourself the savings?

          I mean it is your money and you can buy whatever you want, wherever you want - but I think your reasons for bashing a company aren't very fair.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:32
          -1

          @Kugz: Bahahahahahahahahahaha like that ever happens, you are funny. IF it did I'd go somewhere like Big W and get the to match the price. No upsells, no pre orders rubbish, no can't give you a receipt unless you join EB World just the game which is all I need.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 12:41

          @High Score King: "like that ever happens"

          Except the very thread you're in. And the others posted recently.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 12:42

          @High Score King:

          Well that's quite unfortunate, I really do think you're missing out.

          Best of luck :)

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:56

          @noodlesfordaddy: Oh yeah look at all those people saying the transaction went through smoothly and there were no out of stocks, amazing.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 12:57

          @Kugz: The only thing I'm missing out on is getting ripped off by the kings of con EB Games Australia.

        • Kugz on 11/11/2016 - 13:03
          +1

          @High Score King:

          I spent $250 last night online. I received a notification in their checkout system that two items were out of stock when ordering. While it was a little annoying to go back to their website and adjust my cart - I understand that sometimes shit happens, I copped it and moved on.

          Still quite happy with my purchase :-) finally managed to get my Dark Horse Zelda statues!

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 13:07
          -1

          @Kugz: Now all you gotta do is pray they give enough of a toss to actually include some bubble wrap in the box so that it doesn't arrive damaged.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 13:30
          +3

          @High Score King: dude your intense hatred is actually bizarre at this point.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 13:41
          -2

          @noodlesfordaddy: Oh yeah it's totally unfounded and crazy right? I mean just look at all the care and attention EB Games Australia put into sending out this person's copy of Final Fantasy XV Collectors Edition. One of the hardest to obtain versions of a game released in recent memory. Just dumped in a box, zero protective packaging, zero fooks given by EB. Dude, your intense desire to stick up for such a pathetic company is hilarious at this point. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1809457942666074&set…

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 13:51
          +1

          @High Score King: And I guarantee that the customer will get another one. It sucks that this happens but is this really your "evidence" that EB is an awful company?! Because the box was damaged in transit?! good lord.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 19:41

          @noodlesfordaddy: Ah yes the infamous EB Games Guarantee. Seen it cheaper? We'll match it. Unless you run into problems as piggiepanda below points out. There's also a problem with your guarantee Mr EB Games representative about your wonderful organisation replacing that extremely limited edition of Final Fantasy that they so carelessly sent with no protection. Oh it's funny when this happens, I laugh and I laugh and I laugh. http://imgur.com/a/bOXjL?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 20:26

          @High Score King: yo martin (or is it James?), I think you need to find a better pastime. your obsession with a company is actually really sad. get out more.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 09:51

          [@noodlesfordaddy](/comment/4165148/redir Stalker level: EB employee when a young girl enters the store and the employee gets to touch a female for the first time and his hormones react so badly that he pitches a tent right then and there and has to go take care of him self in the back room.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 12/11/2016 - 11:55

          @High Score King: what does this even mean?! I would bet serious amounts of money than I am more socially capable than you are.

      • piggiepanda on 11/11/2016 - 14:56
        +1

        I have to disagree with you in saying its "really" easy. Several cases they wouldnt price match for me.

        1. When until dawn first came out, target was on special. went to ebgames, showed them the catalogue. the manager said they cant do it cause its too low from what they're selling it for.

        2. Recently when the guitar hero live was on sale for $25 at target, went to ebgames and was told. They dont price match unless its within some 20% range.

        I remember i went to 1 ebgames, they didnt price match for me. Then i went to another store and they did it without any hassle.

        I think they should make it clear on what they're t&c are on price matching and also what's the most important thing is that its communicated across all stores.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 19:45

          There's no consistency. It's truly easier and less hassle to just go where it's cheapest and buy it there assuming they have stock. If not go and see JB Hi-Fi, take a screen shot, that's all you need, they'll match it no worries at all. Simple, done. EB = painful, pathetic.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 20:24

          @piggiepanda you're right, it should be. My manager is generally really lenient with all price matching but I have seen him say no to games that are like 40% off on release day. It should be a more firm policy.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 21:04

          @noodlesfordaddy: It should be a policy that EB set the trend and lower the price without being forced to but that's just pie in the sky stuff. They'd rather buy up all the cheap stock at the competition and resell it at rip off prices because they're sadistic uncaring chumps.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 21:13

          @High Score King:

          "They'd rather buy up all the cheap stock at the competition and resell it at rip off prices"

          this is some full blown conspiracy theorist shit now

        • [Deactivated] on 11/11/2016 - 21:29

          @noodlesfordaddy: I think you severely under estimate the amount of resources your opponent possesses. http://imgur.com/gallery/6sWvJ

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 11/11/2016 - 21:49

          @High Score King:

          So the store manager pulled a couple of grand out of his personal savings to make 10% of it back? that would make zero sense whatsoever.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 08:55

          @noodlesfordaddy: EB RRP: $110 Every other store's RRP: $80 That's more than 10% brains trust.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 08:59

          This is the future of EB's price match model. Offer a baffling array of special/limited/fancy named exclusives that only EB stock and you know what that means? No price matching. http://imgur.com/gallery/APcx9

        • lostn on 12/11/2016 - 11:00

          @High Score King: Anyone who buys things undiscounted at EB is consenting to being ripped off.

          I personally avoid using them because you can always find it somewhere else cheaper if you're willing to shop around.

          But in general I import my games from the US or Play-asia. I like being guaranteed a sealed copy no one has touched.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 12/11/2016 - 11:50

          @High Score King: sorry kid but you are actually retarded if you believe that anyone would bother doing that. he would be using his own money to slightly raise the store's profit. He would not see that money again. Your obsession has lead to delusion.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 12:15

          @noodlesfordaddy:Nice trolling there EB stooge. These are not my words but rather from one of your customers who was told this by a manager. I wasnt there, you weren't there so no one can know for sure if it's true but it doesn't seem so bizarre when you look at the crazy shit EB have done over the years. You work for a vile and evil company who is hellbent on controlling the market so that you can inflate prices with no matching options available. EB is all about greed and yup they're a business but a nasty and evil one at that. How does it feel to know the Dark Lord owns your soul every time you show up for work?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 12/11/2016 - 12:32

          @High Score King: "but it doesn't seem so bizarre"

          yes it does. it makes no sense.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2016 - 12:49
          -1

          @noodlesfordaddy: If is does make sense (I'm asking the question right now to find out) will you finally admit that you work for a company that sucks balls?

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 12/11/2016 - 15:35

          @High Score King: I don't think the company is great man, I have a lot of issues with it, I just don't think your issues are justified. Your issues are with how successful it is, which really is a weird complaint against a business unless it's directly harming consumers, when instead it forces competitors to lower their prices which is beneficial to the consumer. Competition is good for the consumer!!
          And, well, no…because the company itself would never justify that (it doesn't make enough sense from a business/economical point of view). I would concede that that particular manager is an absolute idiot though. But I'd say it's more likely he was joking, or the kid is lying. cos really dude, it just doesn't make sense.

          i'd be willing to have an actual discussion with you without the hostility if you send me a pm

        • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2016 - 20:08
          -2

          @noodlesfordaddy: Why would I want to talk to you in PM when every time I present cold hard facts about EB and their ability to suck balls you just dismiss them off hand with some half baked excuse? "That particular manager is an absolute idiot" Yeah well he works for EB so as far as I'm concerned represents the organisation as a whole so I'll refer to his douchey antics if I want to. The way I see it EB are trying to kill off competition by getting more and more exclusives which means no price matching which means people are locked in to your artificially inflated prices. This is bad for the consumer and I hope that no matter what, I can still buy a plain vanilla version of a game from any other retailer that doesn't charge me a gougey price for the privilege. Stick your exclusives in a place where only darkness prevails EB.

        • theguyrules on 13/11/2016 - 21:22
          +1

          @High Score King: Geez you seem to get worked up over EB. Chill out man.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 13/11/2016 - 21:41

          @High Score King: "cold hard facts" I haven't seen any

          "The way I see it EB are trying to kill off competition by getting more and more exclusives which means no price matching which means people are locked in to your artificially inflated prices."

          Are Telstra trying to kill off competition by getting exclusive devices? Netflix by producing exclusive shows? If people would rather pay more for a special edition that you can't get elsewhere rather than get the normal edition at another store or price matching at EB, how is that shady? Huh?

          "This is bad for the consumer"

          How? If they don't want it, they won't buy it.

          Alright dude I tried to have a civil conversation but you are honestly delusional. Unless you can give anything substantial I'm done here.

          Successful does not equal evil.

        • Tal_Shiar on 13/11/2016 - 23:21

          @theguyrules: don't pay too much attention to him, he got himself banned from EB's Facebook page so he can't keep his issues constructive.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2016 - 11:09

          @Tal_Shiar: You're just dirty because Garak got one over you and murdered one of your operatives dragging you into the war. A masterful move, one you never saw coming.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2016 - 11:44

          @noodlesfordaddy: Sigh, evidence.
          Selling used games as new: http://imgur.com/gallery/KkvaK

          Selling used for more than new elsewhere: http://imgur.com/gallery/IZD2I

          Selling broken used consoles: http://imgur.com/gallery/33zzz

          EB Games employee of the day/month/year/decade: http://imgur.com/gallery/1maeG

          Really, EB make this all too easy.

        • Kugz on 14/11/2016 - 14:14

          @High Score King:

          Selling used games as new: http://imgur.com/gallery/KkvaK

          Mistakes happen. This could be a one-off where an employee hasn't checked the case before giving it to the customer. Not to mention that person's story is a bit strange. She went to get a 'sealed copy' yet he didn't question it on the spot when it was handed to him?

          Selling used for more than new elsewhere: http://imgur.com/gallery/IZD2I

          Yet again I don't understand why you can't seem to grasp that EB Games have a different business model than most other outlets that sell video games. They purchase Pre-owned games at different prices than what they would buy New from their Distributor and probably have different aims/margin targets with Pre-owned stock. If you don't like it, go somewhere else.

          Selling broken used consoles: http://imgur.com/gallery/33zzz

          This is under the assumption that customers don't lie. Every single piece of 'Evidence' you have shown is one side of the story. In 2016, you shouldn't believe everything that is said on Social Media. The story sounds super suspect anyway - they've already admitted to dropping the console. Maybe they dropped it, tried to glue it back together and then lied on the Internet to pressure EB to respond?

          Happens all the time.

          EB Games employee of the day/month/year/decade: http://imgur.com/gallery/1maeG

          So one ALLEGEDLY shitty example of a person ruins a national business chain for you? How is that EB Games' fault?

          I've just noticed you have a long history of tearing down EB Games. It looks like no amount of dismissal or convincing arguments will change your mind.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2016 - 15:18
          +1

          @Kugz: I'm now 100% convinced you work for EB. Don't comment on anything else I put here and enjoy working for Satan.

        • Kugz on 14/11/2016 - 15:33

          @High Score King:

          Nope, EB works for me ;)

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ EB Games Australia on 14/11/2016 - 20:21

          @High Score King: Martin you are honestly crazy and should seek help.

          Also Distefano would make a terrible homophobe since he's openly gay. Figure your stories out better.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2016 - 20:50

          @noodlesfordaddy: noodlesfordaddy (what a suss and disturbing screen name). Thanks for commenting on my mental state. I see you have a degree in psychology where you are qualified to assess people's mental state over the internet purely by reading comments made by your patients and declare them to be sane/not sane. What an amazing world we live in today. How many months running did Mark win the internal award for outstanding employee after his antics were uncovered?

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