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So the last thread hit 20k in less than half the time than the first one! For those new to this, we share deals and promos on video games in this thread. However, we do sometimes stray off that topic and into other issues that might affect us all -- most commonly internet and wireless deals. Sometimes pillows and McDonalds deals. In any case, it's a pretty casual thread and we're all just here to save some money! You'll see some of the more common promos that we recommend taking advantage of in the first post. The introduction of tsilon has really changed things since the last thread... EB Games went from being one of the best places to shop to irrelevance in just two years.
The (Un)Official Canada-GAF Approved method is GamesForCanada. goomba478 of CheapAssGamer runs this website which will help you get just about anything - not just games - from the US to Canada. You use the form on his site to tell him what you want, and he orders it for you then ships it to Canada for a small fee. We have all had great experiences with GFC. He also has a forum.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Another store you wouldn't think sells games but does. The deals to be had are using their Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Program. You can earn and redeem Optimum points for almost everything, which includes games, systems, and accessories, but not pre-paid cards. Normally you only earn 10 points per dollar spent (not including taxes). There are redemption levels that run from 8000 points for $10 to 95000 points for $170 of merchandise (you still have to pay the taxes).
Future Shop & Best Buy
Thank you to iphys for the Shoppers Drug Mart section.
So the last thread hit 20k in less than half the time than the first one! For those new to this, we share deals and promos on video games in this thread. However, we do sometimes stray off that topic and into other issues that might affect us all -- most commonly internet and wireless deals. Sometimes pillows and McDonalds deals. In any case, it's a pretty casual thread and we're all just here to save some money! You'll see some of the more common promos that we recommend taking advantage of in the first post. The introduction of tsilon has really changed things since the last thread... EB Games went from being one of the best places to shop to irrelevance in just two years.
TIVs.ca - neksus' site crowdsources trade-in values at our many stores that accept trade-ins
RedFlagDeals - The largest Canadian deals website.
CheapAssGamer - The Canadian sub-forum of the largest video game deals forum.
GameDealsCanada Twitter Feed - No_Style puts pretty much everything in this thread into a Twitter feed for you to follow
GameDealsCanada Facebook Page - If you'd rather follow on Facebook, you can Like No_Stye's page
GamesForCanada - See "purchasing us only items" below
RedFlagDeals - The largest Canadian deals website.
CheapAssGamer - The Canadian sub-forum of the largest video game deals forum.
GameDealsCanada Twitter Feed - No_Style puts pretty much everything in this thread into a Twitter feed for you to follow
GameDealsCanada Facebook Page - If you'd rather follow on Facebook, you can Like No_Stye's page
GamesForCanada - See "purchasing us only items" below
tsilon.ca Discussion Thread
[Canada] Gaming Deals (Retired)
Canada Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
Toronto-Age
Vancouver-Age
Canada Poligaf - The Wrath of Harperland
[Canada] Gaming Deals (Retired)
Canada Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
Toronto-Age
Vancouver-Age
Canada Poligaf - The Wrath of Harperland
The (Un)Official Canada-GAF Approved method is GamesForCanada. goomba478 of CheapAssGamer runs this website which will help you get just about anything - not just games - from the US to Canada. You use the form on his site to tell him what you want, and he orders it for you then ships it to Canada for a small fee. We have all had great experiences with GFC. He also has a forum.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Another store you wouldn't think sells games but does. The deals to be had are using their Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Program. You can earn and redeem Optimum points for almost everything, which includes games, systems, and accessories, but not pre-paid cards. Normally you only earn 10 points per dollar spent (not including taxes). There are redemption levels that run from 8000 points for $10 to 95000 points for $170 of merchandise (you still have to pay the taxes).
20x Events
You need to make a purchase of $50 before tax, but you earn 200 points per dollar.
18500 (or 15000) Bonus Point Events
You need to make a purchase of $75 before tax, but you earn your regular 10 points per dollar plus the bonus points.
Bonus Redemption Events
Generally these events are 50000 points for $100 or 95000 points for $200 of merchandise.
Super Redemption Events
These have redemptions such as 40000 points for $90, 50000 for $125, 80000 for $200, or 95000 for $250 of merchandise.
You need to make a purchase of $50 before tax, but you earn 200 points per dollar.
18500 (or 15000) Bonus Point Events
You need to make a purchase of $75 before tax, but you earn your regular 10 points per dollar plus the bonus points.
Bonus Redemption Events
Generally these events are 50000 points for $100 or 95000 points for $200 of merchandise.
Super Redemption Events
These have redemptions such as 40000 points for $90, 50000 for $125, 80000 for $200, or 95000 for $250 of merchandise.
Future Shop & Best Buy
Trade-In Deals
These are the three most common trade-in deals at Future Shop and Best Buy:
E3
During E3, both Future Shop and Best Buy usually have pre-order deals on all the games announced at the show. You aren't charged until they ship and can cancel at any time so it's a good idea to pre-order! These range from 10 or 20% off to $20 off each title. Check this thread at E3!
Future Shop
33% off all games when you pre-order 3 games during E3: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-ca/pre-order-games.aspx
Best Buy
4800 Reward Zone Points ($60) when you pre-order 3 games during E3: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/pre-order-hot-games/pcgamingpreorders.aspx
tsilon
This is a Future Shop marketing website. Ask for an invite in this thread or in the tsilon thread. You can complete trivia, daily questions, or game challenges to rank up. After about Level 20 or so you'll have access to perks that usually are $20 off a pre-order. After joining tsilon you probably won't pay over $40 for a new release again. They have also had system deals in the past ($50 off WiiU and Vita).
These are the three most common trade-in deals at Future Shop and Best Buy:
- Trade 1 for $40
- Trade 2 for $60
- Trade 2 for New Release
E3
During E3, both Future Shop and Best Buy usually have pre-order deals on all the games announced at the show. You aren't charged until they ship and can cancel at any time so it's a good idea to pre-order! These range from 10 or 20% off to $20 off each title. Check this thread at E3!
Future Shop
33% off all games when you pre-order 3 games during E3: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-ca/pre-order-games.aspx
Best Buy
4800 Reward Zone Points ($60) when you pre-order 3 games during E3: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/pre-order-hot-games/pcgamingpreorders.aspx
tsilon
This is a Future Shop marketing website. Ask for an invite in this thread or in the tsilon thread. You can complete trivia, daily questions, or game challenges to rank up. After about Level 20 or so you'll have access to perks that usually are $20 off a pre-order. After joining tsilon you probably won't pay over $40 for a new release again. They have also had system deals in the past ($50 off WiiU and Vita).
Thank you to iphys for the Shoppers Drug Mart section.
