Goodacre0081
Member
actually you can save money if you pick a state that doesn't tax for online purchases. I recently bought a digital code for AC4 on amazon.com and picked a construction company in Idaho, no sales tax.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 3: Pining for the Good Old Days Edition
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actually you can save money if you pick a state that doesn't tax for online purchases. I recently bought a digital code for AC4 on amazon.com and picked a construction company in Idaho, no sales tax.
Yeah we were talking about it a few days ago before shop.ca talk took over again. I picked one up as did a few others
Yeah we were talking about it a few days ago before shop.ca talk took over again. I picked one up as did a few others
You finally got one eh? What's your FC?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
how did you guys get it? The part where it says it's only available online worries me for price matching.Yeah we were talking about it a few days ago before shop.ca talk took over again. I picked one up as did a few others
It's not. It is available in stores at the same price and some stores still had stock. I did it at Toys R Us as they give an additional 10% off. The deal has only lasted this long because the first time it was posted on RFD it got moved to Expired as soon as it sold out online.
ALBW is pretty epic, although, kinda short. I beat it without dying once, and am well on my way to beating it on Hero mode not dying once (fairies don't count!)
I only had to stop and scratch my head once or twice though, the puzzles are all pretty easy and straight forward. The music is really the best part, so epic!
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Nuh huh, they totally count! ;P
-Pyromaniac-
Member
hmmmm I wonder if it's worth trying at the toys r us nearby. I'm sick so going out is a hassle but for a wii u at 210...that would be nice.
Hobbestetrician
Member
If a local Chapters has stock it is worth going as you are in the right here. It guys all the requirements of a price match and now that its on the main RFD forum it won't last long.
$189+tax after price match.
AlexMeloche
Member
Well I work there. When scanning them the price was showed like any regular priced items.
And no nobody had changed the pricetags yet.
MrBambinoDent
Member
So you're saying it's ymmv?
Hey Canadians, I have a question. (fellow Canadian here)
I am trying to sell my PS3 bundle, on eBay.
So far I been screwed 3 times by buyers coming with lame excuses and not paying.
If it fair price ?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161175863013?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Can someone advise ?
I am trying to sell my PS3 bundle, on eBay.
So far I been screwed 3 times by buyers coming with lame excuses and not paying.
If it fair price ?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161175863013?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Can someone advise ?
Ahh, interesting. Thanks for the tip. May check it out then.
nordique
Member
No offense but that's way too much.
Edit: you have to keep in mind how old most of those games are and how much the ps3 has come down in price.
My philosophy is how badly do you want to sell it? If you just want to get rid of it, make it more attractive (lower price to one where someone just clicks buy it now) but if you are patient you may have to re list a few times with that price.
Alternatively on eBay I usually let the market decide and I start bids at 0.01$
hmm really ? Even considering that some of the games are sealed ? System is not really used ?
I do not take offense. I just want to sell and I appreciate your feedback.
nordique
Member
I gave my two cents above (re edited my post) hope that helps in some form. I'm sure others will have better advice too.
Retail is $59.99? Buy during B1G1 40% off at TRU and get it for $36? Or buy during a BB half price sale and get it for $25? Buy at SDM during a 20x the points day and get back a crapton in points?
Luckily, we here in Canada have a million ways to get games and consoles for dirt cheap, you just have to be patient.
Just saw that in addition to the refurbished $20 Wii Remote Plus + Nunchuk, Nintendo also has refurbished 3DS XLs and 3DSes for $150 / $110
https://store.nintendo.com/webapp/w...l=null&tranId=0&jktranid=&rpComment=&dropOff=
https://store.nintendo.com/webapp/w...l=null&tranId=0&jktranid=&rpComment=&dropOff=
matthewwhatever
Member
I really wish I could justify buying a Wii U at that price, but every time I think about it, I keep coming back to the fact I only really want to play Mario 3D World. (Plus even though I know there's no way Nintendo kills it early, some part of my brain keeps giving in to the stupid and worries they might do just that, and I'd be left with a dead system.)
Really? You don't want to play Wind Waker, Zombi U, New Super Mario or Super Luigi, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, Pikmin, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Yoshi Epic Yarn, or Zelda U?
I'd say that's enough reason to buy one. They're already taking a huge loss on the system, so I don't see it ever going cheaper than $180ish like you can get it for now. Besides, the Zelda unit will only appreciate in value as it's a LE console.
matthewwhatever
Member
Donkey Kong kind of, and maybe Yoshi Yarn, but apart from that, sadly, no. I'll probably get docked just for admitting this, but Zelda/Pikmin/Smash Bros have never done much for me and I'm finding myself less enthused by every new Mario Kart. What's the eShop selection like? I've found that what really made me love my Vita is all the weird little games that have come out digital-only.
(I'd check myself, but funny thing I just discovered about the Nintendo site: you can't filter it to show only Wii U games. Wii, 3DS and DS all have their own tabs, but Wii U has nothing. Maybe all those people who think the Nintendo has a branding issue on their hands have a point.)
(I'd check myself, but funny thing I just discovered about the Nintendo site: you can't filter it to show only Wii U games. Wii, 3DS and DS all have their own tabs, but Wii U has nothing. Maybe all those people who think the Nintendo has a branding issue on their hands have a point.)
AScotAbroad
Member
I walked into an EB Games (Montreal) this afternoon with the intention of finally picking up a 3DS XL and a couple of games for a trip I'm taking next weekend. Sadly, I'd forgotten how awful shopping for games at retail is and walked out empty-handed. Took me forever to flag down an employee to ask if the meagre (probably 15 cases) selection of 3DS games was all they had, and whether they had any hardware for sale (there was zero POS for 3DS consoles, which shocked me).
They had the game and console I wanted, but in the end I didn't see the point in giving them my business when they charge the same price as everyone else and ran such a messy store. I used to work in games retail and we never let the place get so bad (yes, not even in the holiday season when it's very busy). Very disappointing experience, so I appreciate no one really discount Nintendo products so I'll probably wait for a deal in the new year.
They had the game and console I wanted, but in the end I didn't see the point in giving them my business when they charge the same price as everyone else and ran such a messy store. I used to work in games retail and we never let the place get so bad (yes, not even in the holiday season when it's very busy). Very disappointing experience, so I appreciate no one really discount Nintendo products so I'll probably wait for a deal in the new year.
puffyshirt
Banned
They had what you wanted at the same price as everyone else, but you walked out cuz the store was messy? Alright, I guess.
and yet people kept complaining that we don't get as much as the US.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
i heard you can take the SDM flyer to TRU and get a price match which will bring the price down 10%
MrBambinoDent
Member
YMMV, it depends on the CSR you're dealing with, they might call and make sure SDM have stock at that price! You can give it a try though, so many people were successful PMing stuff at TRU!
This deal is actually a few days old, but I didn't see it posted yet.
Amazon.ca has Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition for $30. This was also a deal offered over their Black Friday sale, but I actually missed it during that time and have been kicking myself ever since.
Amazon.ca has Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition for $30. This was also a deal offered over their Black Friday sale, but I actually missed it during that time and have been kicking myself ever since.
Mike Works
Member
It's worth mentioning that Borderland 2 is free on PS+ right now. It's not the GOTY edition, but still.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
i am prob gonna try that Monday or tue
don't wanna wait tho where's my $20 Tearaway.
and ffs no one take the bait in my post. you can smell it a mile away.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Tearaway was available for preorder for $26
That's a preorder so you didn't need to wait for a month to get the discount!
Tearaway was available for preorder for $26
That's a preorder so you didn't need to wait for a month to get the discount!
If I had known I was gonna own a Vita a couple weeks after Gravity Rush came out, I probably would've pre-ordered it for $20 when I could, too!
although in hindsight, it's a good thing I didn't. PS+ happened and I didn't really like it that much anyways.
nah I decided the second the game got announced it'd be worth $20 maximum, taxes excluded. I'm not paying a cent more.Tearaway was available for preorder for $26
That's a preorder so you didn't need to wait for a month to get the discount!
MrBambinoDent
Member
The Vita or Tearaway?
Gravity Rush, lol. I like the Vita and Tearaway just fine.
I was about to start some shit.Gravity Rush, lol. I like the Vita and Tearaway just fine.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Gravity Rush, lol. I like the Vita and Tearaway just fine.
lol ok
Glad you're enjoying both!
The price is much too high. I would start a bid at $200 and see where it takes you. Also, put an ad on Kijiji if you live in or near a big city.
we should start a GR Disappointment thread.Gravity Rush, lol. I like the Vita and Tearaway just fine.
You can get that PS3 on Amazon for $200.
So unless you think those games are worth another $200 (they're not) that price needs to come way down. If you want, sell Kingdom Hearts and Grand Theft Auto separately, and bundle the rest of those games (because they're old, sealed or not).
So unless you think those games are worth another $200 (they're not) that price needs to come way down. If you want, sell Kingdom Hearts and Grand Theft Auto separately, and bundle the rest of those games (because they're old, sealed or not).
MrBambinoDent
Member
Just wait free at PS+
Or you could support Mm and tell Sony you want to see more from the franchise by purchasing it.
If there's ever been a game I'd want to see people buy rather than holding out on for PS+, it's Tearaway.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Odds of pricing matching this from Amazon USA at a Canadian retailer like FS or WM?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D41GCVS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Sonic Lost World for Wii U is only $29.95.
Can't find it anywhere below $49.99 in Canada.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D41GCVS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Sonic Lost World for Wii U is only $29.95.
Can't find it anywhere below $49.99 in Canada.