Game Stop
As many of you know I have 6 boys, and in the world of boys gaming is a big deal. My sons have an x-box (currently residing in the garage since they couldn’t seem to keep their hands off of it for the summer) and a Wii. They also have a variety of hand-held game systems. With all of these systems and destructive little brothers to mess up their games I sometimes am hard-pressed to make sure that they have a couple that still work.
X-box and Wii games are the most difficult, not only are they more expensive, but let’s face it even the most careful of adults occasionally end up with scratches on their discs - put that in the hands of 6 rambunctious little boys ….. you get the idea.
So when I was contacted with an opportunity to try out Game Stop I was thrilled. I received a gift card to spend at one of their stores (unfortunately the nearest one to me is 35 minutes away, but with careful planning I was able to get there … kid free even).
I’ll start with the one and only thing I disliked about the store - I know that’s a strange place to start, especially since it was at the end of my visit, but here it is … Call me weird, but when I buy a brand new movie or game I expect to receive it sealed in it’s original package. You can imagine my shock when I handed over the cases for the two games I wanted (one new and one used) and watched as the salesperson dug around in the locked case for an envelope containing each game I purchased … including the new one. He nonchalantly placed each of them in the appropriate case and rung up the sale.
Would I shop there again though???? DEFINITELY!!!! Don’t get me wrong, I had to mention it simply because I was a little shocked, but I would certainly shop there again. What financially conscious parent woudn’t? They offer a HUGE variety of New and Used games at very reasonable prices. They even sell used equipment and systems. You can get a refurbished Nintendo DS (not lite) for under $100!
To learn more about Game Stop, be sure to visit their website at www.gamestop.com where you can find out what games they carry, locate their nearest store and even purchase gift cards and more online!
I love Game Stop! You can always find fantastic games on the cheap there! I think the reason that they do the discs behind the counter is because of theft. Sad times, really.
I love Gamestop, too. If you have an “Edge” card, you receive a monthly game informer magazine and TEN % of the purchase of all of your used games for a full year. Can’t beat that? I like to buy used ones in some cases if it’s a game we’re not familiar with, so I’m not out $60 on a game my boy doesn’t like or use.
I think they do that (with the disks behind the counter) to keep people from stealing them. That way they don’t have to put sensers on every item. If the box walks out the door, all they’ve lost is a box instead of a game. So, I guess it’s one way to keep costs down.
I think Gamestop is great.
I used to take my games to gamestop but recently Gamefly started taking trade-ins and with everything else they offer. You should try them out next. Big money saver. So, I just got 3 free months by sending them a couple games nobody played in a year.
Talk about a perfect thing for a family of about gamers. We don’t even buy new games anymore, just rent. I also recently setup their parent controls so I can let the kids choose their games knowing they won’t even see the one I don’t want them to