puffyshirt
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Stores like BB and FS haven't been doing so hot financially lately. Plus the shitty dollar.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
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Stores like BB and FS haven't been doing so hot financially lately. Plus the shitty dollar.
I think its up to the owner or managers what they carry. Most stores around here have some stuff but some stores have an actual section for them. Depends on location too.
BigJonsson
Member
Anyone have Rogers home phone? How long does the install take and what do they do? I think I know where the phone line comes in but I'm not sure
Do you still have the negative shipping on your web order?
catpurrcat
Member
Probably time of year + lower dollar. It's a low demand time of year so traffic is driven by people who actually need an item (and will pay full price) rather than the masses of holiday impulse buyers.
chrominance
Member
Oh right, I totally forgot that was UPS. Makes sense now.
I feel like I've been charged duty on USPS packages under $100 as well, though--Threadless, for example. You're right in that it's very random, though. I think that's on purpose, really.
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VultureDude
Member
Anyone still holding out for a Wii U?
First come first serve, Mario & Luigi Deluxe set for $199.99 at MTF. Re-certified product, should be in proper working order (mine came from this site and works fine).
http://www.pricematters.ca/p-10947-nintendo-wii-u-32gb-mario-luigi-deluxe-set.aspx#.U2OqXLvLhqY
Really starting to wish I had held out until this deal too! Congrats to whoever get it!
First come first serve, Mario & Luigi Deluxe set for $199.99 at MTF. Re-certified product, should be in proper working order (mine came from this site and works fine).
http://www.pricematters.ca/p-10947-nintendo-wii-u-32gb-mario-luigi-deluxe-set.aspx#.U2OqXLvLhqY
Really starting to wish I had held out until this deal too! Congrats to whoever get it!
IISANDERII
Member
A $15 import fee for a $30 used copy of AC Black Flag from EBay. Is this how it is now?
Same here. On my web order it says my total is $55 because of -$8 shipping but they charged my credit card for $63. I'm going to call them soon to see what they say but has anyone had any luck with this?
On a side note I received my order of Mario Golf and Kirby so for those in Montreal you should be getting your game(s) on Day 1, which is a first (for me at least).
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
ComputerBlue
Member
I don't buy from ebay like I used to, but I think it might be the global shipping program. Huge rip off from what I understand about it. Basically, instead of the seller directly sending it to you, they send it to the American ebay warehouse at a lower cost, where they (ebay) re-ship it out to you, adding extra costs to the buyer and including import fees.
OOS! Totally would've copped. Ah well.
I'm in Kitchener as well! Terrible way to introduce myself though.
I hope they find her I'll keep my eyes peeled.
It doesn't take that long. They put in a modem with cable in and phone line out. Mine is in the basement,
You're probably out of luck since the original total which you agreed to the charge to was correct.
BigJonsson
Member
Yea it's done now
Also got my internet speed and bandwidth raised
And a Nextbox 3 (On demand works soooo much better now!)
damn! bummed out I missed out on this, been checking the thread like a mad man for a Wii U deal and missed out. *sigh*
Yeah, both games were in one bubble envelop when I got home. I already played a couple of rounds of golf.
I flat out refuse to buy from any ebay seller who is part of that program. As soon as I scroll down and see "import fees", I go back to search results and find another seller.
I won't hate on them too much. Remember that sellers using the global shipping program are people who don't offer international shipping anyway. These are all items you would normally not have available to you. So, people who want to spend double the shipping cost out of desperation are able to.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Even though I've been hit with high customs and clearance fees over the last few weeks much worse than I used to, I just received this from Superfuo and didn't pay a penny thanks to them marking it as a gift of $5 value
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the Import fees thing on eBay either.
In theory, it's supposed to work like buying off Amazon.com works. They collect the taxes and duties in advance and the package flies through customs and you get it faster. Also with Amazon, they do the customs for free so you just pay the taxes. I just looked up Rayman Legends PS4 from amazon.com was $38.36 and the import fees were $5.14.
$15 on a $30 game sounds like the company(or wholly owned subsidiary who knows), that is doing the customs is charging the same $10 handling fee Canada post charges with the $5 being 13% sales tax give or take factoring in the exchange rate.
In theory, it's supposed to work like buying off Amazon.com works. They collect the taxes and duties in advance and the package flies through customs and you get it faster. Also with Amazon, they do the customs for free so you just pay the taxes. I just looked up Rayman Legends PS4 from amazon.com was $38.36 and the import fees were $5.14.
$15 on a $30 game sounds like the company(or wholly owned subsidiary who knows), that is doing the customs is charging the same $10 handling fee Canada post charges with the $5 being 13% sales tax give or take factoring in the exchange rate.
And on top of those fees you pay a brokerage fee to ebay's affiliate company. It really is a ripoff and practically killed my ebay shopping.
Is that the new Nexus? Lookin good.
I don't think so. I saw the MK 8 preorder seal as well. Tempting but I'll pass.
Hmmm.Do these perform well? I'm not a tablet user so I'm not clear on the ins and outs regarding performance and the basics.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
All this paying duty talk. I get hit with duty on the most random things. Small items like blurays or games? Yep pay up... Shipped a set of rather expensive rims from Japan? Nothing!
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Deleted member 126221
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Wait, what? $35 - $10 pre-order rebate - ???
no, used my $20 off code FS gave me cuz they screwed up my Demon Gaze preorder.
I missed out on the $10 off deal cuz shit was sold out.
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Deleted member 126221
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Oooh, ok thanks! Wondered if I missed something. I'm not a huge Mario Golf fan, but for $16 I would have tried the 3DS version!
Still glad I got Kirby today. It really is an exceptional game.
yeah I got that for my little bro earlier. He looks he's having fun with it. Not a Kirby fan at all but I'll try it out when the backlog clears up a bit.
Oh man, this is so tempting... I really can't afford it right now but I've been wanting to get this tablet for a while. Seems like a great tablet to use for school and work, but I don't actually NEED it. Not to mention a 64gb microsd card would cost another $60. Must resist...
Anyone know firsthand how these things game? I've seen some YouTube videos and they look pretty laggy on most Steam games.
VultureDude
Member
Wii U Zombi U Deluxe is $269.99 at MTF. Not as good as the Mario one, but keep in mind that it does come with a pro-controller which pretty much never goes on sale and is set at $50.00. This is the deal I jumped up before Christmas...
http://www.pricematters.ca/p-10287-...-deluxe-set-limited-edition.aspx#.U2SVX7vLhqY
http://www.pricematters.ca/p-10287-...-deluxe-set-limited-edition.aspx#.U2SVX7vLhqY
This ones been up for auction for a while now. Personally, I think the Zombi U bundle is a great value.
Atom processor... I've had an old one running Win7. Don't expect anything at all.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
It also included a digital copy of Nintendoland which is an automatic $5 coupon from the Digital Deluxe promo assuming that still applies to new buyers.
According to various retailer sites, it seems to be releasing on May 30th in Canada (might just be a placeholder though). In any case, it's not available yet.
sweetvar26
Member
Just bought a Logitech G602 mouse for $70 mouse from Best Buy for my Mac, been a while since I last used a gaming mouse and this thing is very comfy.
I see that the wired G502 is being sold at $64.99, to those who is in the market for one.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_279_275&item_id=070478
I see that the wired G502 is being sold at $64.99, to those who is in the market for one.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_279_275&item_id=070478
Question for SDM points: Let's say I bought something at a 20x event. Is it possible to use the points right away with the one I purchased or it should be used in the next purchase?
I think both FS/BB still have the $10 off on watch_dogs for pc.
I think both FS/BB still have the $10 off on watch_dogs for pc.
Black Republican
Member
im ashamed to admit ive never completed a kirby game but the new one looks nice though
I paid 45$ for the digital deluxe on Mexican Origin...Can't remember how much was the normal version but I assume around 35$
Yes and no. Normal purchases without a coupon are updated immediately. I did 20x on $75 a recent Saturday and was able to see the points and transfer them immediately. They showed up on my receipt ready to be used.
However, I just used a 20x points on $25+ coupon I received in my email. This coupon had to be printed and is tied to my optimum card. It has a one time usage. I was told that I will receive these points by May 18th (says this on the coupon, but the cashier reiterated it). My expectation is that they delay these points as they are using a one time coupon tied to my account and it is the only way to control their usage.
So in the end, it all depends on the way you buy. If normally, then the points are instant. Other means (by coupon, etc.), you are best to verify with them at purchase. Also, 18,500 on $75 days are the best point per dollar if you spend $75. Otherwise, 20x are great. If you sign up for optimum coupons, you will receive many types.