Well I had never played the series and I found Qoga for pretty cheap so I decided to try it out. For shame.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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Well I had never played the series and I found Qoga for pretty cheap so I decided to try it out. For shame.
Mikey Jr.
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I have been hunting for this too and actually found it on EBGames.ca last week. I preordered it - and half an hour later got an email saying my order had been cancelled. When I searched for the listing on the site again, it was gone.
Haven't spotted it anywhere else unfortunately - hope it shows up soon, because it would suck if it isn't available in Canada.
Black Republican
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since ill be living in canada soon, just wondering are the sites listed on the front page the only places to get good deals or are there any more? thanks
Best Buy has a different (much better) Reward Zone program in Canada than they do in the U.S.
They usually give you 800 ($10.00 value) Reward Zone points for pre-ordering a game on their website. The certificates you get from the points can only be redeemed in store.
The best way to maximize this program is by waiting for a 10-20% off, or an E3 sale, preordering a ton of games (you won't be charged until the games ship). Not only does locking in a game early on generally end up being cheaper as they have no idea what the end price will be, but you'll get a great discount and an extra $10 for doing it.
As an example, let's say I preorder a PC game. The game has no release date but is available for preorder for $39.99. During a typical sale I'll get an additional 15% off, so I'd get the preorder in for $33.99, with free shipping, and then more than likely 800 Reward Zone Points.
Closer to release we fine out the game will actually be $54.99 retail and they update the price on the website, you still pay your preorder price of $33.99, you still get your Reward Zone points, so you end up technically paying $23.99 (plus taxes) for a $54.99 game.
Any Interest here, I figure most locals will see this thread
Selling both of my 3GB 580's looking for $460 each, prefer local to the greater toronto area, if you are local you are welcome to come in and test/ run any games / benchmarks before purchase
This is what breaks it for me, unfortunately. There's really no technical reason why they couldn't make it redeemable online.
Then when using the certs I'm locked out from the 10% off sales and from the $5 (online-only) pre-order discounts of the lower-profile games. Unless I get lucky with a sale, I often end up having to spend the certificates on like PSN or eShop cards, lest I waste 5 bucks of their value by buying the games in-store.
firehawk12
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What's dumb is that in the US, you can use them online.
I want to blame Quebec for this limitation... because it sounds like something that Quebec doesn't allow. lol
CuthbertAllgoodz
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Ok I know that Quebec does not allow a few random things that are making me cringe, but that one would be a bit much. I can't see why Quebec would give a shit about anything related to using a certificate online. I think Best Buy Canada is just being lazy about this right now and it is frustrating.
RaySpencer
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http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...spx?path=8b716e5c905ebb9a5e12db8aab516b4den02 click to image 2.
Looks the same to me.
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
I could have sworn everything was silvery when they were doing pre-orders sometime ago. (EB Games)
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
Could be that too, I only just noticed the pretty box.
Yeah when I found out you can use 'em online in the States, I was just all the more aggravated :X
Buy something using the cert. Walk back in later (or any other day) and return it and you'll get a GC for the cert amount. This is what I do, easiest way to use the credit online. (And it can then be used at either BB or FS's website)
That's evil. I like it.
I'm still hoping that EB will put the CE on doorcrasher (hopefully this summer). 30 bucks do want that messenger bag
firehawk12
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Points must be bilingual to be used online! I dunno.
Maybe points are considered "promotions" or something. I know how you guys can never enter giveaway contests and whatnot.
Which Canadian retailer has a better one? There's only 1 reason RZ certs are in-store only, they hope people will buy something else while they're there.
EDIT: Completely forgot about SDM. It's better during their extra points days and bonus redemption days. I haven't worked out how they compare during normal days.
You get points which you can then redeem on your next purchase.
you're a terrible employee!
What's there to get? $1 = 10 points.
Points Required = Reward Value
8,000 = $10
22,000 = $30
38,000 = $60
50,000 = $85
95,000 = $170
Then you have 20X points days where you get 20 times the points. They also have bonus redemption days where the you get extra money for the points you redeem.
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No, I made a mistake and added an extra zero by accident to the number of points per dollar. Fixed my previous post already. You'll only get 2,290 points for buying it this weekend which isn't worth a whole lot. If it was a 20X weekend then you'd get 45,800 points which is only $60 off your next purchase. But this weekend isn't one AFAIK.
Didn't realize there's no value falling between $60 and $85. Shitty.
And yeah thought the 20x was this Saturday since I made two mistakes. Thought it was the last Saturday of every month, not the first Saturday. And of course this Saturday isn't even the last.
Wait wait wait. This Saturday is 20x the points day, which means you should buy that PS3 with real dollars to accumulate lots of points, instead of redeeming points for dollars at the normal rate.
You sure about that?
Yeah, it's on the SDM website
BTW the 3DS will be on sale for $149.99
EDIT: I don't see the PS3 in the flyer though...
BTW the 3DS will be on sale for $149.99
EDIT: I don't see the PS3 in the flyer though...
Lone_Prodigy
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If you'd rather collect Air Miles, Toys R Us is offering 10x the AM from Mar. 23-25 if you spend $50+. You also get a $50 GC with a PS3 (Uncharted/Move bundle at $300/350).
Assuming it's $20 = 1 AM, you'll get (300/20)*10 = 150 AM and a $50 GC.
I have no idea what that is worth, but there you go.
Assuming it's $20 = 1 AM, you'll get (300/20)*10 = 150 AM and a $50 GC.
I have no idea what that is worth, but there you go.
Hero of Legend
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That's for everything in-store right? Grocery Shopping time!
Got swiffer pads today that are unopened, I'll return them tomorrow and rebuy them on Saturday for more points!firehawk12
Subete no aware
It was always 40. I think some stores just messed up the MSRP on their end.Oh wtf, the price for Hot Shots Golf Vita went up $10 to 40! It was only 30 a few weeks ago
FS had it for $30 when I picked up Lumines and VT4 lol :|
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, it was a mistake or promotion or something.
And don't forget nintendo.ca has a $20 rebate too. 3DS for $130, not a bad deal.
http://www.nintendo.ca/3DSrebate/_/pdf/3DSRebateCoupon-ENG.pdf
Jasper Avenue
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Best Buy has Trade 1 get Kid Icarus free next week.
GAF, there was a thread a little while ago on getting [your first] credit card in Canada and I can't seem to find it. There were some suggestions about getting some MBNA credit card that I was interested in, but forgot to bookmark it. Or was that discussion in this thread? Can anyone help me out?
EDIT: Think I found it, was contained in this thread.
EDIT: Think I found it, was contained in this thread.
Just a note that this sale is still going on and they've dropped prices further. Flyer.
If you're looking for a good gaming TV the Samsung PN51D550 for $599 is a nice deal. I'll probably drop by on the weekend and look for any game related stuff still around.
It was probably the MBNA Smart Cash Mastercard. Don't know about the thread on gaf (this one is for US credit card, but mbna was mentioned there http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459085&highlight=mbna)
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