lol, that year they were back in the North building was also the last year I went to FanExpo. They over-expanded themselves and made ticket prices way too much.
$50 for one Saturday with limited access? No thanks.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
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lol, that year they were back in the North building was also the last year I went to FanExpo. They over-expanded themselves and made ticket prices way too much.
$50 for one Saturday with limited access? No thanks.
Bestbuy has wwe15 special edition for preorder for 69.99. Apparently everyone thinks it is a price error since everywhere else has it for $109.99. Comes with a Hulk Hogan autograph and a piece of ring canvas from one of his appearances and a few other goodies. I ordered one just for the collector value. I've become a video game horder the past year. 
90 days Target. 30 days Walmart, Future Shop, and Best Buy. Don't know others.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I haven't been in years, but I assume it's mostly a mess now. Sort of like a crappy comicon but without the premiere guests/panels.
KnightHart
Member
You mean at a discounted price? NOPE. The organizers for a good few years really had no fucking clue what they were doing. There were a few years where they oversold tickets and couldn't get those people into the convention hall because there were too many people.
The last year where they only had one side of the convention hall was I think 2012 and that was also the only year I didn't go because I was on vacation in Asia. According to my friends who went (we go every year because it isn't much of a hassle to go to since we all live within the City of Toronto) in 2012 they said it was a shitshow.
I went last year in 2013 and it was a lot better, mainly cause they finally booked the whole convention hall. Even so they still botched it because the North hall was the "Sports" side which wasn't as crowded and I don't think the majority of people cared. I'm just interested in going this year cause they actually have a lot more games I can play a bit earlier (Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, Evolve, Far Cry 4, AC Unity, Sunset Overdrive). Plus I'm a weirdo and like being in chaotic crowds. The whole plan is always get in early on Thursday and play games early with friends. The rest is wander artist alley trying to decide what to get because Fan Expo's artist alley is fucking HUGE compared to Anime North's
Also don't get me started on Fan Expo's $115 weekend pass as opposed to Anime North's $50 weekend pass. They're two different kinds of conventions but still.
So this company is selling a PS4 on ebay for $390...free shipping too. I'm really tempted to buy but I don't know how reliable it is.
Don't know how reliable the reviews for these sellers are. I'ma say it's a trap just because it looks to good to be true.
The listing seems to have a pretty good return policy. I don't use ebay often but is the "Ebay Money Back Guarantee" thing a default feature? Even if it doesn't turn out to be real, I'm assuming it isn't too much of a hassle to get my money back?
Glorified G
Member
I bought a PS4 from the same seller a few weeks back for $379. It's legit. From reading rfd it's The Source ebay store. Shipping came from Canada Post in two days (Toronto), signature required. It also comes with a prepaid shipping label so you can return it within 30 days for a refund.
The warranty is a bit sketchy though. It says on the listing that you can return it to them within the warranty period (one year) but it also says you have to deal with the manufacturer directly.
Someone on rfd contacted them and they said that it shouldn't be a problem sending the ps4 off to Sony if they're issues, but if Sony says no (not on authorized dealer list) then you can send it to best-tech and they'll handle it (since they're The Source and is on the list).
The warranty is a bit sketchy though. It says on the listing that you can return it to them within the warranty period (one year) but it also says you have to deal with the manufacturer directly.
Someone on rfd contacted them and they said that it shouldn't be a problem sending the ps4 off to Sony if they're issues, but if Sony says no (not on authorized dealer list) then you can send it to best-tech and they'll handle it (since they're The Source and is on the list).
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Damn I didn't expect Skyward Sword to be expensive/not that easy to find...
Well, yeah, that's what I was thinking of. But I think I'll just focus on other games for now this October.
matthewwhatever
Member
As Glorified said, it's legit. I ordered one a few weeks ago, and it came within a few days. It was all sealed up, and it works fine.
Normally (if your not in a rush) I find the best thing to do is check the used section on futureshop/bestbuy's website daily you may get lucky and get it in stock. I recently picked up Kirby's return to dreamland this way but I don't think your going to find SS anywhere for under $25. Good Luck!
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Yea one the EB in town has it for 39.99$ used and I don't know the condition. Only copy I can find right now outside of Ebay. I will keep checking FS/BB! No rush!
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
What's up with Ebgames not listing some games used version? Do they not sell certain Wii games used? Not buying it if you bring one? The Last Story is an example.
ComputerBlue
Member
That many sales with so many positive reviews, I say you've got nothing to worry about.
So, I moved in the fall and realized that I might be able to get Teksavvy now (North Vancouver didn't have it, Burnaby does)
... check prices, turns out they're actually more expensive than Shaw/Rogers? Hu? Why was I always assuming that they were cheaper? -confused-
For reference:
Teksavvy Cable 50 Unlimited: 99.95 per month for 50down/3up
Rogers Hybrid Fibre 60 Unlimited: 94.99 per month for 60down/10up
Shaw Broadband 100: 90.- per month for 100down/5up (not unlimited, but no overage fees/penalties)
... check prices, turns out they're actually more expensive than Shaw/Rogers? Hu? Why was I always assuming that they were cheaper? -confused-
For reference:
Teksavvy Cable 50 Unlimited: 99.95 per month for 50down/3up
Rogers Hybrid Fibre 60 Unlimited: 94.99 per month for 60down/10up
Shaw Broadband 100: 90.- per month for 100down/5up (not unlimited, but no overage fees/penalties)
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Its real. One of my friends ordered it from them, it was all sealed.
I don't begrudge people who would go to Fan Expo to see something specific but it was an awful con 10 years ago and it's just crass how commercial it's become since then. I really pity people who decide to give the convention scene a shot and go to Fan Expo because I wouldn't go back to one if I did.
As a student, this goes down even more... while Teksavy doesn't have any student pricing... (and no, we can't get Novus)
Shaw Broadband 50: 50.- per month for 8 months for 50down/3up (no cap enforcement)
Rogers Hybrid Fiber 60 Unlimited: 61 per month for 8 months for 60down/10up
Telus Internet 50: 40.- per month for 12 months for 50down/10up (no cap enforcement)
Am I missing something here? Novus would be best, but..... can't get it.
I have no idea how Rogers/Shaw is allowed to overcharge Teksavvy so much but apparently they are. The faster tiers are cheaper with Rogers somehow. if you're okay with 25mbps or less you can get a cheaper rate, but if you want fast, they are more expensive.
Edit: Oh it also makes a difference if you want Unlimited data.
Did you happen to buy them? Do you know if NCIX does something other than express shipping? I don't have an account with them so I can't see but when I calculate shipping it only shows me express shipping for $8.
well the prices I listed above are for either unlimited (Rogers) or non-enforced caps (telus&shaw)
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
I did. But I also bought a monitor, and that made my shipping free of change. Because total was > $100. But yes, when I only had speakers in chart, the shipping turned out to be $7 something. So I wasn't initially gonna buy it, but then I saw a great deal on a monitor so ended up buying it.
tonight I price matched a target receipt at futureshop. I got.
-wii fit u with fit meter $9.00
-wii party u with wiimote plus $3.00
I realised when In my car they took the 10% from the target price and not the difference. Total price should have been closer to $7.50
Wow nice for wiimote+. I'm really tempted on this. What receipt did you use? I'll try my luck tomorrow. Hopefully they will let me.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I used this one. the employees at my futureshop simply match the bar code number on the game with the receipt. I tried best buy before futureshop but the manager was aware that not all targets have the same pricing so ymmv but I managed to get donkey kong for $16 as well a few days earlier.
MrBambinoDent
Member
I really wish I had the guts/time to price match Target insane prices, I'll probably wait for another chance if any
It was perfect for me. I had a handful of WiiU games I'd been hoping would go on sale. And so they did.
There were tons of PS3/360 games, too, though. I picked up TLoU and FIFA 14 for $8 each.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Yeah I only need a couple more WiiU games but I'm not really in a hurry!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's too bad all the cons in Toronto aren't actually in Toronto, except maybe Ad Astra... assuming that's even still a thing.
the target sale is going for another week so you could still price match it at future shop or best buy.
MrGreencastle
Member
Is the sale in Ontario only? Or is it available in Alberta?
all targets Canada wide, although game selection varies depending on location. im in alberta myself and ive used target receipts from all over Canada to price match the following:
wii u luigi Mario bundle ($130)
MK8 ($37),
SM3DW ($30),
dktf ($16),
wii party u with wiimote plus ($3)
wii fit u with fit meter ($9)
I don't even bother with target due to dipshit hoarders. I just save the receipts to my phone and price match.
check the red flag thread, I think theres receipts for that game showing $10.
I'd really take advantage of this sale but I'm sure my target is cleaned out. Anything and everything worth taking is gonzoooo. Damn hoarders.
The Elite
BOSS
Secured.
They still haven't cancelled my Far Cry four Kryatt Uber Edition despite saying they would. I wonder when that's coming.
Got an e-mail from Best Buy Rewards Zone.
I haven't been keeping up with Xbone game prices so there probably have been better deals. I did a quick Amazon price search to get a ballpark of pricing:
Ryse: $39.99
Dead Rising 3: $38.99
Forza 5: $30.95
Zoo Tycoon: $22.53
Kinect Sports RIvals: $49.99
Not much in savings...
I haven't been keeping up with Xbone game prices so there probably have been better deals. I did a quick Amazon price search to get a ballpark of pricing:
Ryse: $39.99
Dead Rising 3: $38.99
Forza 5: $30.95
Zoo Tycoon: $22.53
Kinect Sports RIvals: $49.99
Not much in savings...
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Seriously dude? why does every Xbox news has to come to this? Your statement applies to literally EVERY sale.
The Elite
BOSS
I don't think he's shitting on Xbox. This stuff that has been sitting around for a while and has seen heavy discounts already. I thought the same thing when I saw it.
I don't know if it was this seller, but I got my PS4 on Ebay via a very similar deal, works perfectly and no regrets!
Yep. I wasn't poo pooing xbox at all. Just far from any 'top tier' titles there. Sales are divided into two categories 'buy shit that isn't selling' and 'look shiny come to our store and buy lots of other shit when you buy these'