Emperor Bohe
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is it worth the 5 dollars a month? thinking of using it mainly for netflix. my girlfriend uses netflix on wii, will I have to redownload the netflix app? also, does this work for hulu?
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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is it worth the 5 dollars a month? thinking of using it mainly for netflix. my girlfriend uses netflix on wii, will I have to redownload the netflix app? also, does this work for hulu?
I think it's worth $5 a month, yeah. It's a VPN, so it can be for whatever you need it to be: Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, etc.
I'm not sure of what the process is for the Wii, but the website has detailed walkthroughs for just about everything.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, it expired Nov 6. Sorry.I tried using the BLOPS 2 code, it says the code is expired
Jrpgfanatic
Member
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks to the folks who posted the Best Buy Assassin's Creed Vita deal last week. I managed to get the AC Liberation Vita bundle for $249 with the $50 gift card, and then sold the AC Liberation card that came with it for another $25. $175 for a white Vita and 4gb memory card was a steal. Thanks again!
The AC in the bundle is a DL code?
Jrpgfanatic
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Nah it comes with the AC Liberation game and the 4gb card in a little clamshell case. It's just the game card though, no case or anything like that.
Edit: Kind of like how they used to pack in UMDs in little cardboard sleeves instead of the cases for the PSP.
Ah damn, same old cheapo bundles.
I never opened the UMD or the Daxter game with my PSP 2000 lol.
Surprised Wario has not posted this yet. You can get PC games for free on the EU ubisoft store if they are priced 10 Euro and under by using the code UBIPGW10 at checkout (takes 10 Euro off). Some can be activated on steam. So far it seems to work in the France store. You need to use a proxy as the ubistore does an IP check before offering you their catalog.
Found this on RFD so you might have to hurry before they abuse it.
Store link
http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/f...dex.0/plat.pcdownload/sort.listPrice/order.up
Found this on RFD so you might have to hurry before they abuse it.
Store link
http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/f...dex.0/plat.pcdownload/sort.listPrice/order.up
If only I wasn't at work I would do this...
I did get this to work, apparently I have a copy of World in Conflict coming to me, but I haven't gotten the code yet. I'll update if it arrives.
sweetvar26
Member
Yeah, it expired Nov 6. Sorry.
That's alright.
I can't get it shipped to me right away anyway, will have to wait because I'm in Montreal now. I hope it goes on sale soon, but I know it wont.
canadian crowe
Member
Did anyone preorder a WiiU from futureshop.ca?
They keep saying on their forums that if you were able to preorder you'll get one during launch week. Should I believe that claim?
They keep saying on their forums that if you were able to preorder you'll get one during launch week. Should I believe that claim?
The Elite
BOSS
I see no reason why not. Stock is probably going to be hitting back rooms by early next week. They probably have the numbers of what they are actually receiving by now.
sweetvar26
Member
Do you guys know if we get charged with customs when ordered from Play Asia? I have a store credit of $35 there.
2 cellphone related questions.
1) If I don't care about data plans, is it best to get a Nexus 4 and go month to month on Wind? The SD card slot on the Galaxy S3 would be nice but I don't want to get locked to a 3 year plan data plan.
2) Is Google only selling the Nexus 4 from their store? I want to get it locally just incase I have to get it replaced or something.
1) If I don't care about data plans, is it best to get a Nexus 4 and go month to month on Wind? The SD card slot on the Galaxy S3 would be nice but I don't want to get locked to a 3 year plan data plan.
2) Is Google only selling the Nexus 4 from their store? I want to get it locally just incase I have to get it replaced or something.
firehawk12
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For what it`s worth, the last few times my packages went through fine.
I wouldn't order anything over $20 from abroad these days unless you want to risk Canada Post's new $10 handling fee.
doctorcdcs
Member
Ah, crap. I have store credit with yesasia, and the item i want is closer to 40 dollars. :\
ThirstyFly
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When did they add a new handling fee? I've had some stuff from the States I got off Ebay during October (over $20) and just yesterday a 3 Blu-ray set from Amazon.co.uk (about $40 CDN) and I didn't get changed a cent on anything.
firehawk12
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They upped the customs fee a while ago it seems.
If your package gets hit by duties, you need to pay both the tax and the 10 dollar fee.
It just depends on how lucky/unlucky you are. I think anything under 100 dollars is likely to get through without a problem.
If your package gets hit by duties, you need to pay both the tax and the 10 dollar fee.
It just depends on how lucky/unlucky you are. I think anything under 100 dollars is likely to get through without a problem.
I've been hit with customs fees and Canada Post's stupid handling fee enough times to have learned a few tips.
The rule is gifts valued at $60 or less are non-taxable; purchases valued at $20 or more are taxable.
However, in the vast majority of cases, if your item is valued under $60, they will simply ignore it, whether or not it's actually a gift. BUT, the larger the parcel, the more likely it is they'll take notice and tax you if it's under $60.
There's some luck involved, definitely, but you can gauge how likely you are to get dinged in this way.
The rule is gifts valued at $60 or less are non-taxable; purchases valued at $20 or more are taxable.
However, in the vast majority of cases, if your item is valued under $60, they will simply ignore it, whether or not it's actually a gift. BUT, the larger the parcel, the more likely it is they'll take notice and tax you if it's under $60.
There's some luck involved, definitely, but you can gauge how likely you are to get dinged in this way.
I was about to order a pulse headset from ebay for $130 a few days ago but then realized customs might hit, especially since its coming state side.
I ordered quite a few gunpla kits in the past (valued exactly at $60). The boxes aren't too large but I order them one at a time. To date, I've never been hit by customs and have been following this kind of practice. Seen alot of other people who order gunpla in Canada get hit by customs when they have large packages. Especially the reviewers since they like to order in bulk. Essentially kills any deal you got.
I ordered quite a few gunpla kits in the past (valued exactly at $60). The boxes aren't too large but I order them one at a time. To date, I've never been hit by customs and have been following this kind of practice. Seen alot of other people who order gunpla in Canada get hit by customs when they have large packages. Especially the reviewers since they like to order in bulk. Essentially kills any deal you got.
sweetvar26
Member
I have a $35 store credit at Play Asia, I want to order Blops II from them, I am in no hurry to play the game but I know that I will buy it, eventually. Might as well use that store credit.
Right?
Right?
To be honest I think that it's more random than anything. A couple of days ago I received a $200 game from Play Asia and did not have to pay an extra penny. Yet I've ordered a $20 game from Play Asia and got hit with bullshit fees.
-Pyromaniac-
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That's cool I guess. I pre-ordered Black Ops 2 well before September 7th and I got an email from future shop saying:
I'll take it.
I'll take it.
Yeah me to, I was surprised to get it but I already placed my steelbook order just to make sure I get it.
I think it is more like
If the custom clearing is handled by Canada Post, then your package have a chance to slip through untax even if it is at $100+.
If it is handled by courier like UPS, then you are most likely going to get ding on $20.01.
-Pyromaniac-
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Does everyone who ordered after september 7th get one?
I have no clue, I ordered my black ops 2 back in June and still got a steelbook code.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
They better do the same for NSMBU (send out steelbook codes for old pre-orders).
-Pyromaniac-
Member
nono I meant did everyone who pre-ordered after sept7 get a steel book by default? Without the need of a code?
I would assume so but I am not sure.
FearMyWrench
Member
Awesome. Anyone know if Best Buy has any plans for Wii U midnight launches/early openings?
So lucky, but I got mine 'for free' by trading in a EBgames so I guess I can wait. Siiiiigh.
My BB order:
1
Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Nintendo 3DS)
Item Status: Pre-Order
Release Date: 11/11/2012
$19.99
Order Status
In Progress
I got a shipping notice for it from BB. In fact, I forgot to cancel one of them so I'll be getting 2 of them so I guess I'll be making a trip to return one.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Works for everything US-based. So worth it!
A bunch of the dlc is going on sale the 20th, perfect timing!
I don't know about $20, but I got it for $25 with their $10 off discount awhile back (compounded with the $5 preorder discount).
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