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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 3: Pining for the Good Old Days Edition
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I just notice that this site is selling Pikmin 3, W101(though this one is sold-out) and NSMBU for just $34.99. They have a 9.99 shipping which kill the deal but don't you think we will be able to PM this at FS/BB? The sale will end today. Thinking of going later and trying my luck.
Nice. Too bad you weren't able to price match the Target's Mario 3D World for $35, you might had been saved more couple of bucks.
Nice. Too bad you weren't able to price match the Target's Mario 3D World for $35, you might had been saved more couple of bucks.
Glad everything worked fine for you
How did they manage your console exchange?
Best Buy were amazing with it. Didn't test the console, just replaced it immediately once I told them what was wrong. Didn't matter that I didn't have the original box at all, and the guy at the desk was very quick, competent and friendly.
After my second one didn't work I brought it back and we tested it - it was my TV, it wouldn't handshake with the Wii U's HDMI. They said this was pretty common for pre-2009 TVs or something. Seems terrible to me, but there you go. Got it home to Ireland and it works perfectly, although I have plenty of cross region issues. I was expecting that, though
Pretty sure the Target sale was done by the time I did my shopping. Went into two Targets and they didn't have the game. Was running out of time so I bit the bullet. It's one game I don't mind paying full price for, and frankly I got every other deal that was going. ZombiU for $15 was particularly incredible.
I see. Actually even ZombiU went down to $10. You were probably at Ireland already when that happened.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
They're open today?
I gave up after an hour... also, is their voice mailbox still full? ll
I gave up because my phone was getting really hot, lol
guess I'll try tomorrow morning
Anyone use Checkout51? Care to comment about it? http://www.checkout51.com/
It used to be better because the $60 grocery bill one was $1 back instead of a chance to win $50. I know a few people who take advantage of the items that are returnable (non-grocery stuff) by buying them, submitting the receipt through the app then returning the item. As long as you don't change your buying habits to buy shit you wouldn't have then it's worth it because there's almost no effort.
Dr.brain64
Member
Does anyone know if the 500gb PS3 has been discontinued? I can't find any online (at a reasonable price). btw is 250$ is a reasonable price for it right?
Sounds pretty neat.
Got my first Cineplex delivery (a day after receiving the email notice that it had shipped). The movie pass shipped with it.
Star Trek TNG 4-movie bluray set for $21. So good. Thanks again to the poster that linked to it on that abominably-bad site.
I was concerned the image quality on this bluray would be marginally better than the DVDs; not so. Looks and sounds phenomenal. Yay! Love these movies.
Star Trek TNG 4-movie bluray set for $21. So good. Thanks again to the poster that linked to it on that abominably-bad site.
I was concerned the image quality on this bluray would be marginally better than the DVDs; not so. Looks and sounds phenomenal. Yay! Love these movies.
MrBambinoDent
Member
I've heard some good stuff about them but I'm not really an expert!
Where did you find that price though?
I received mine last week.
I use it without changing my buying habits. Getting close to my first cheque. Not a bad app for stuff you'd buy anyway.
Ahhhhhh Amazon.ca uses UPS now?! Hadn't ordered from there forever
I had this problem happen to me in early 2013. After complaining, the Amazon.ca support guy told me to change my unit number to a P.O. Box number and they will always use Canada Post.
This trick has worked for me for over a year now..
Ahhhhhh Amazon.ca uses UPS now?! Hadn't ordered from there forever
Yep.
Yeah no courier will deliver to a PO Box.
Just to clarify: I keep everything else the same, and I just call my home mailbox a PO box? I don't need to go out and actually get a PO box?
Couriers are great for businesses but terrible for residences. You're never going to be home when they deliver, and the pick up locations are nowhere near as close and abundant as Canada Post outlets*
*I have Purolator and UPS a couple blocks from my house. They are actually closer then my nearest Canada post outlet. FedEx unfortunately is not close, but in those cases, I just schedule delivery the next day to work.
DJ_Lae
Member
Finally got my Cineplex and Crumpler orders.
Thankfully going by UPC paid off with Cineplex, as the movies they had tagged as DVDs (Poppy Hill and Sword in the Stone) were blu-rays as Amazon suggested.
And Lebowski was the combo pack as I had hoped.
None of the Disney movies have sleeves, though, which I guess is okay considering the discounts but still disappointing for the anal collector in me.
I seem to have lucked out here in Edmonton as my UPS orders consistently come around 6pm (with maybe half an hour variation) so I'm always home when they arrive. I know I'm in the minority though.
Thankfully going by UPC paid off with Cineplex, as the movies they had tagged as DVDs (Poppy Hill and Sword in the Stone) were blu-rays as Amazon suggested.
And Lebowski was the combo pack as I had hoped.
None of the Disney movies have sleeves, though, which I guess is okay considering the discounts but still disappointing for the anal collector in me.
I seem to have lucked out here in Edmonton as my UPS orders consistently come around 6pm (with maybe half an hour variation) so I'm always home when they arrive. I know I'm in the minority though.
MDSLKTR
Member
What krae_man man said and also because they're garbage. They left a package at my door without my consent when I specifically said on the intercom (I was at work) to leave me the delivery notice and someone in the building opened it.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Because they can leave you waiting all day then all of sudden they update the status to attempted deliver and it always happens to me on Friday then I have to wait for the weekend!
Last year they had my iPhone out for delivery for four days before they delivered and I can't tell you how many plans I cancelled to wait for them!
I'm gonna do that PO box trick to avoid them as much as I can!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Why, how does that work? Instead of putting your room number in the address field, you put it in the PO Box field? I'd almost want to try that, if I wasn't afraid of losing a package. lol
SniperHunter
Banned
Those $10 walmart pillows are awesome. Been sleeping like a baby for the last few days
Thanks gaf
Thanks gaf
Black Republican
Member
yep yep
Speaking of those pillows, I didn't realize how soft and mushy they were. I like my pillows firmer.
Hours Left
Member
It sorta depends on the delivery person as well. My old UPS guy was cool, but the new one literally tosses packages at doors.I didn't realize UPS was so terrible. Canada Post is definitely terrible but the few times UPS has delivered something to me, I'd had no problem.
One time I buzzed to let him in and before I could even open my door, he dropped my parcel (with a huge thud) and ducked out the side door. Next time that happens, I'm filing a complaint.
I really wish Amazon would go back to Canada Post, or at least give you the option.
It's rare that someone isn't home here, so I don't have much issue with couriers but I can sympathize. I have had problems with Purolator in the past because the pick-up location is pretty far, but since signing off on letting them leave the parcels at my door, it's been alright.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I want to say the switch happened back when there was news of a strike. Ever since then, they had no reason to switch back I suppose.
I flat out won't even order stuff when I see it's going to be shipping with UPS. If I miss the deliveries (which I will) I have to go an hour away to pick it up in the middle of nowhere? Um, no.
For some reason Amazon always ships CP for me. I don't even do the PO Box trick.
For some reason Amazon always ships CP for me. I don't even do the PO Box trick.
I shoulda bought some.
I've only had one problem with UPS so far.
From what I've experienced they actually try delivering to my house more than Canada Post who seem to have given up altogether, updating their website with "attempted delivery" then dropping the slip into my mail a couple hours later.
In my town, the street I live on shares its name with another, UPS got confused, and instead of dropping off my Nexus 5 at the UPS store in town, they brought it to the shipping facility or whatever it is in the next town over. I add RR1 to my address now.
From what I've experienced they actually try delivering to my house more than Canada Post who seem to have given up altogether, updating their website with "attempted delivery" then dropping the slip into my mail a couple hours later.
In my town, the street I live on shares its name with another, UPS got confused, and instead of dropping off my Nexus 5 at the UPS store in town, they brought it to the shipping facility or whatever it is in the next town over. I add RR1 to my address now.
On Dell.ca right now.
Price matched at FS for $94.99, they had to charge me full price first then give me a refund because it was "below cost," or something.
I just noticed, and correct me if I'm wrong, you cannot return headphones! So I'm not sure if I'll open it until I'm sure I want it. I haven't found more comfortable headphones thus far.
Wondering how they'd compare to my similarly priced Shure 440 headphones...?
Lone_Prodigy
Member
I just get stuff shipped to my office. You'll never miss it.
SuperSonic1305
Member
I only had one issue with UPS. I was at home all day waiting for my package which was scheduled to be delivered that day. Nobody showed up and I get a tracking update saying attempted delivery (bullshit) and that it had been dropped off at some random computer store for pickup. Guy probably didn't want to drive here and just left the package there to begin with. I let them return that shit back to Amazon.
5 of my Cineplex orders came in today. Only 4 of them have an Admit One Pass. I still haven't heard back from them about my refund on the 6 cancelled orders and I'm not looking forward to another 2 hours on the phone to talk about this missing pass.
Such a great deal there but this has been a really tiring experience. I found an email address on another part of their site. guestservices@cineplex.com. Does anyone know if that's the same group that handles it as if I called? And their response time?
Such a great deal there but this has been a really tiring experience. I found an email address on another part of their site. guestservices@cineplex.com. Does anyone know if that's the same group that handles it as if I called? And their response time?
They also have the email storehelp@cineplex.com. I shot one there yesterday although no response yet. Last time I contacted Cineplex through email (although about a movie ticket, not the web store) they got back to me after 1 month. :lol
Wii U discs are pretty rugged, see if you can buff it out with your shirt or something. Could just be a mark, not an actual scratch.