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$1 or $4 PC/Xbox One Strategy Guides (Free C&C) + Delivery @ EB Games
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save50 on 21/11/2017 - 10:12 ebgames.com.au (593 clicks)
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$1 Each Online or in stores
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/ps4-215082-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-S…
Watch Dogs 2 Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220991-Watch-Dogs-2-Strategy-Guide…
Dishonored 2 Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220993-Dishonored-2-Strategy-Guide…
Mafia III Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220988-Mafia-III-Strategy-Guide-PC
Halo 5: Guardians Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/xbox-one-210982-Halo-5-Guardians-Stra…
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multiplayer Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-222667-Call-of-Duty-Infinite-Warfa…

$4 Each
Titanfall 2 Collector's Edition Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-221737-Titanfall-2-Collectors-Edit…
Watch Dogs 2 Collector's Edition Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220992-Watch-Dogs-2-Collectors-Edi…
Dishonored 2 Collector's Edition Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220990-Dishonored-2-Collectors-Edi…
Mafia III Collector's Edition Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-220989-Mafia-III-Collectors-Editio…
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Collector's Edition Strategy Guide
https://ebgames.com.au/ps4-215083-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-C…

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Collector’s Edition Guide in stores only
https://ebgames.com.au/pc-222666-Call-of-Duty-Infinite-Warfa…

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  • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 10:23
    -5

    Almost tempted to Broden and sell on eBay.

    • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 12:36

      Lemme know how postage and fees works out for you.

      • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 12:45
        -2

        Pick up from store.

        If you meant postage on eBay, buyer pays for that.

        And regarding eBay fees, I have a promo for no FVFs.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 13:40
          +1

          But that doesn't help for PayPal fees, and buyers rarely buy strategy guides, especially when postage for heavy books makes it look extremely unattractive. I know, I've tried. Unless they are highly collectable and rare it's a complete waste of time.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 13:48
          -2

          @scuderiarmani:

          I've sold a number of guides on eBay, last one was Prince of Persia and GTAIV.

          Both sold within a week of listing and I still made money on them even though I bought them a few years ago for $8 each.

          doesn't help for PayPal fees

          Fees are ultimately paid by the buyer and are incorporated into the price.

          Unless they are highly collectable and rare it's a complete waste of time.

          Nope, here is an Uncharted Prima guide selling for $77.95 + $7.99 shipping, with 4 people watching and one sold in August: https://goo.gl/M3ndGu

          And that's just the first one I quickly searched for.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 14:01

          @Scab:
          You do realise you linked to a collectors edition, that you aren't buying at EB for $1….

          If making money is $5, with the risk of dealing with bad buyers, pass.

          The value isn't there with guides.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 14:09

          @scuderiarmani:

          You do realise you linked to a collectors edition

          It was the first one I quickly found in response to your comment "Unless they are highly collectable and rare", which a CE isn't.

          If making money is $5, with the risk of dealing with bad buyers, pass.

          You would make more than $5 and there's little risk with these things, it's not like the guide is going to be faulty like electrical stuff.

          And as I said, I was almost tempted but I couldn't be bothered, but to say they don't sell is not correct.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 14:18

          @Scab:

          When you could have posted these around $5-10 it was ok.

          Today I got (profanity) over as my item was 126 grams, 1 gram over for an extra $1. With many others near that too also costing more.

          Cheap items are a waste of time now.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 14:29
          +1

          @scuderiarmani:

          When you could have posted these around $5-10 it was ok.

          You can, and maybe for even cheaper.

          Some will fit in an envelope, up to 125g is only $2 and up to 250g is only $3 (even cheaper for pensioner stamps).

          You don't get tracking but you're only risking a few dollars.

          Or for $8.25 you can use your own packaging and get tracking for up to 500g.

          Or for $8.50 a prepaid satchel up to 500g with tracking.

          But as I stated earlier, ultimately it is the buyer who pays for postage.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 17:01

          @Scab:

          What strategy guide weighs 125gms?

          I got stung with a CD at 126gms…

          Most books are well over 500gms. Hardcover much more.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 17:07

          @scuderiarmani:

          These aren't hardcover and my Prince of Persia one was under 125g.

          And you also have envelopes up to 500 grams.

          I got stung with a CD at 126gms

          Just weighed a CD in a hard plastic jewel case, came to 86g.

          Most books are well over 500gms.

          A lot of strategy guides aren't, especially standard Prima ones.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 17:37

          @Scab:

          The CD has its outer packaging too, that counts ontop.

          And if the CD has a heavier pamphlet, that will easily go over on it's own without packaging.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 18:38

          @scuderiarmani:

          You're really dragging this out.

          And if the CD has a heavier pamphlet,

          Still wouldn't be over, but if it was there's 250g and 500g letters.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 20:29

          @Scab:

          Point stands, a CD with an extra $1 postage starts looking less attractive. Multiply it by a book and it's worse.

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 20:45

          @scuderiarmani:

          Point stands

          Your earlier point was:

          When you could have posted these around $5-10 it was ok.

          They can be easily posted for that.

        • scuderiarmani on 21/11/2017 - 20:51

          @Scab:except collectors edition guides that can be almost 3kg….

        • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 21:00

          @scuderiarmani:

          That's different to what you said earlier, and they don't weigh anywhere near 3KG.

        • scuderiarmani on 22/11/2017 - 06:15

          @Scab:

          Skyrim. I posted it a week or so ago. 2.5kg or so.

          Id imagined Zeldas recent one will easily be too.

        • Scab on 22/11/2017 - 09:25

          @scuderiarmani:

          2.5kg or so

          Not a chance, I weighed a 50 mm thick book I have with hard covers and it was just over a kilo.

          And anyway, I thought you said we weren't talking about CEs and just standard guides?

        • scuderiarmani on 22/11/2017 - 10:43

          @Scab:

          No one cares for standard guides, unless a few dollars is appealing to you.

          Not a chance huh? Proof enough for you?

          Dimensions 210 x 276 x 46mm | 2,542g

          https://www.bookdepository.com/Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-Specia…

        • Scab on 22/11/2017 - 11:17

          @scuderiarmani:

          No one cares for standard guides

          Nonsense, I've sold a few and there's a number listed on eBay.

  • Diji1 on 21/11/2017 - 10:29
    +5

    How do these things exist? For people that have no internet?

    • virtualds on 21/11/2017 - 10:33

      Good for eyes

    • Scab on 21/11/2017 - 10:33
      +5

      It's good having a printed copy next to you while playing some games.

      And they're far more professional and structured than most online guides/info.

      • montorola on 21/11/2017 - 14:23

        But it's so much easier jumping onto Youtube and watching a walkthrough lol

    • chyawala on 21/11/2017 - 10:47

      UC4 guide includes an online version:

      Free mobile-friendly eGuide! Includes a code to access the eGuide, a web-access version of the complete guide optimized for a second-screen experience

      • silverrat23 on 21/11/2017 - 10:50
        +1

        Just about all guides now these days have an online version.

    • Quantumcat on 21/11/2017 - 15:43

      I collect Zelda strategy guides. They're nice to hold and look at

      • montorola on 21/11/2017 - 18:41

        Just like women lol

  • JoelyMoley on 21/11/2017 - 10:48

    awesome shelf pieces, bought one of each :)

  • bniko on 21/11/2017 - 11:13

    bought 4,

    Uncharted 4 is also available

    https://ebgames.com.au/ps4-215083-Uncharted-4-A-Thiefs-End-C…

    thx

    • save50 on 21/11/2017 - 11:26

      Thanks and added into the post.

  • jace88 on 21/11/2017 - 11:14

    Whilst none here appeal to me, I really did enjoy having the Final Fantasy ones back in the day.

    • save50 on 21/11/2017 - 11:24

      Have you clicked the "find in store" then typed your postcodes (such as 2000) to look for the nearest stores?

      • bniko on 21/11/2017 - 11:32

        I did got the 4 i ordered from burwood store

        • bloobat on 21/11/2017 - 17:06

          Placed an order for the uc4 limited edition one at Burwood. Says 1/1 available so hoping they don't sell out as would love it to go with my collectors edition of the game haha.

          Did it say 1/1 when you ordered too?

      • jace88 on 21/11/2017 - 13:29
        +2

        I think you may have misread me - I said none of the ones listed appeal to me (ie. none interest me this time) but was also replying to previous posts where people commented as to why guides exist/who buys them.

  • kpm on 21/11/2017 - 12:14

    Also Pokemon Omega Ruby & Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Guide (3DS) for $1 for those interested.

    • Quantumcat on 21/11/2017 - 15:49

      $9.74 shipping :-/

  • wjb on 21/11/2017 - 12:49

    watchdog 2 - what are the differences between the two guides?

    • ruddiger7 on 21/11/2017 - 13:38
      +2

      Content is usually the same - maybe with a few extra pages with artwork in the collectors otherwise collectors editions usually also have a hardcover so its more durable and usually looks nicer. I didn't look at these two specifically but this is usually how it is.

    • silverrat23 on 21/11/2017 - 13:38
      +1

      The $1 one is a soft-cover and the $4 is a hard-cover with extra pages dedicated to the art of the game. Also comes with a little collectable, in this case a set of pin badges.

  • Barbequemilk on 21/11/2017 - 13:35

    I have a silly question, why i can not select pc platform?

    • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 14:46
      +4

      For game guides? It's a book..

  • Tihocan on 21/11/2017 - 13:40

    Also Fallout history book and adult colouring book for $4

    • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 14:53

      "A hardcover book that takes you through the early days of Fallout and its inception right through to the upcoming Super Mutant that is Fallout 4 and everything in-between exclusively at EB Games!"

      sounds old…

      • silverrat23 on 21/11/2017 - 15:18
        +1

        Yep, released before Fallout 4 to promote the game - late 2015 or so.

        The book pretty much served as an ad for the game.

        • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 16:33

          I'll skip. I did grab the other collectors edition ones and finally the Watch Dogs 2 $23 figurine, and Ever Oasis pre-owned so a nice package to save a little bit on postage when none of this crap is on ebay unfortunately =(

  • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 14:45

    Only the Mafia 3 one is available at my local zzz

  • Munki on 21/11/2017 - 15:25

    Do people really buy game guides? I mean…You're on the internet…

    • Quantumcat on 21/11/2017 - 15:45

      For collecting mostly

      • Munki on 21/11/2017 - 16:03

        Collecting dust?

        • Quantumcat on 21/11/2017 - 16:05

          People collect all sorts of things that you would find weird. Stamps, coins, games that are never played, mugs, snow globes, the list goes on. I don't know why humans are drawn to collecting things they'll never use and why we choose the objects we choose, but you'd have to agree it is a universal phenomena.

        • Munki on 21/11/2017 - 16:17
          +1

          @Quantumcat: My Steam library agrees.

        • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 18:10

          It's called a library you illiterate lower class filth /s

    • fookos on 21/11/2017 - 17:13

      Don't normally but at this price, yes! For $4, it's nicer having a book beside you if you need it and some include some rather awesome artwork to admire from the game, or concept art. I've only got two - one from last time around for Uncharted 4 and, this time, Titanfall 2 (which I should go back and complete).

  • harkoliar on 21/11/2017 - 18:00

    https://ebgames.com.au/loot-213253-Fallout-The-History-of-Fa…

    Also on sale. Got one because I'm a fallout fan.

    Edit didn't see the post above. Dupe.

    • King Steuart on 21/11/2017 - 18:13

      Yep and take note this came out before fallout 4

  • hawktalk on 21/11/2017 - 20:37
    +3

    Raises hand I used to buy game guides on the regular, the last one I purchased was when GTA V came out on the Xbox360/ps3. I'm tempted to get the Super Mario Odyssey one. Prior to the age of youtube walkthroughs, I would buy a guide for a game to compliment it. I used to like the ones that also included interviews with the game developers as well as artwork, behind the scenes tidbits etc. I did go through a phase where I purchased game guides for games I didn't own (in most cases I was planning to buy the game so figured I'd get the guide while it was cheaper). Also back in the day my local EB guys were legends, they'd give me old/discontinued guides that EB were otherwise just going to throw out. They knew it was going to a good home :D. I used to hoard all of them, but I went through a clean out a few years back and binned the majority - except for some of the classic games. Game guides were good as they often included a few tips that today's youtube video hosts tend to skip over or completely forget.

    • Raynes on 21/11/2017 - 21:55

      cool

  • silverrat23 on 22/11/2017 - 16:46

    Got Mafia III and Watch Dogs 2, plus 20 Years of Tomb Raider for $9 at my local.

    Thanks!

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