I think that is why they offered such a nice severence package...many would have just walked off the job otherwise
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 5: Much Ado Aboot Shipping
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I think that is why they offered such a nice severence package...many would have just walked off the job otherwise
Wrong.
There is no severance package. The media reported that wrong.
What it is is starting the week of January 25th, if one were to be relieved of duty, they would get paid up towards May 16th (sixteen weeks).
So for example: If I were to be told my services were no longer necessary next week, I would still get about 14 weeks compensation pay.
If I am stuck there all the way until May 16th (which if I don't find another job, I probably will be), I get nothing.
36 stores have already closed nation wide, so those people are collecting compensation.
Among them, headquarters workers have already finished working... Oh, and I should note they DO get severance, about $30k each, and can also collect the 16 weeks based on their salaries... Oh, and apparently they can still get discounts in stores, unlike team members.
The Elite
BOSS
It's not hard to see why people who are stuck there would have low morale. It would be better to be let go early so you get the compensation pay and can look for a new job.
Bingo.
I was last in a couple days ago, but I was told by my ETL that Team Member discounts would continue for the first several days of the liquidation at least. Is this newer information?
I don't follow. You seem to have confused "must not" with "must."
doctorcdcs
Member
I decided to head to my local Sony store before it shut down today. I was hoping to find some accessories for my ps3 but almost anything good was already sold.
I ended up getting:
Tearaway
Beyond: two souls
Puppeteer
All for 10 each
And 3 months psn for 11 or so dollars.
Also walked over to the EB games and picked up heavy rain directors cut new for 5 dollars.
I ended up getting:
Tearaway
Beyond: two souls
Puppeteer
All for 10 each
And 3 months psn for 11 or so dollars.
Also walked over to the EB games and picked up heavy rain directors cut new for 5 dollars.
Curry-Hakase
Member
Man I wasn't expecting to ever see $30 PS+ cards ever again.
Calgary's last Sony Store has a ton in stock.
Calgary's last Sony Store has a ton in stock.
Too bad the last Sony Store in Edmonton closed on Sunday before I was able to check if there was any deals. I wanted a Vita memory card.
Wait, I'm surprised they would even reduce the price on those. Aren't they just little pieces of worthless cardboard? Especially to the Sony Store...
doctorcdcs
Member
I think they're just trying to get rid of everything at this point. The sales rep was so helpful, going through the piles of games trying to see if there was anything I wanted. I felt guilty just being there.
He also said he didn't understand why all the stores had to be closed, since theirs was doing relatively well.
Cant' reallllllyyy afford it yet. Soon though, soon...
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
Buy a few and sell to us through Paypal? =)
Are you from Calgary as well? Do you know when they'll be officially closing down? I'm probably heading down there next weekend.
Actually, I'm most likely gonna go there, then head to Vancouver a few days later.
Can anyone recommend me some good retro gaming shops in those 2 cities? I'm looking to pick up a few things that I haven't been able to find here.
Thanks. Got me a freebee.
Haven't been to stockyards in a couple months. The target there was still stocked up the last time I checked.
You have to wonder if the refurbished Wii U's Nintendo is selling will go up in price.
aren't they sold in US $ anyway?
ShadowgeistX
Member
Which one is that? I don't think I live close to any sony stores so I'm out of the loop on this one lol.
In Calgary, there's Video Game Trader. They used to be unreasonably priced but now they're probably closer to decent market value on the games that they sell. Big collection there though, worth a look.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
I'm heading to Target tomorrow morning, even though I don't expect to find anything good. Their shelves were empty before they announced the closure.
I'll check it out, thanks. Yeah, the prices here are pretty ridiculous too. I used to get a lot of my retro stuff from Kijiji and Ebay. Kijiji is becoming a pain in the ass and Ebay's global shipping program is crap. Plus, I like be able to look at the stuff before I purchase.
doctorcdcs
Member
figured why wait till the 20th to get that discounted collector's edition of The Order: 1886 from amazon, so I spoke to another CSR rep today and they updated my order to reflect the new price.
yay!
yay!
BigJonsson
Member
doctorcdcs
Member
Did you use this forum as proof that users were getting discounted collector's editions?
...cause that's what I did! lol
gonna be a bro and grab a few for us? please?
BigJonsson
Member
Nah, just asked why they couldn't get the premium and if I could get another version of the game for the same price
I can't believe you showed them this thread lol
...lol
chaobreaker
Member
So I heard about the trade in have deal EBgames has for the new 3DS XL. Does it matter if my old 3DS has its serial label still? Mine recently peeled off from all the accumulated palm sweat over the years.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Umm... can you guys team up and sue them?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Nice. Just placed an order for collectors edition just to be safe. How nicely did you ask them, or how did you ask them? I don't want to sound like a prick when I get in touch.
Did you call or use their email/messaging support system?
I'm expecting the next several hours to be the worst of my entire time there. People turn into animals during times like these.
The Elite
BOSS
I may need to go to the walk-in clinic due to some back pain myself. I was thinking of taking the morning off to do that and checking out Target along the way.
I guess I won't bother now.
I might still go to the walk-in though.
https://twitter.com/matthewkupfer/status/563324479527735296/photo/1
Apple Hardware at 5% discount. DOORCRASHER!
Up to 30% off....
WOW.
The "original price". What a fantastic deal.
The Elite
BOSS
Liquidation sales are like Steam sales, it's best to wait.
Too many people go in on the opening day of the sale when shit is barely discounted. You need to wait a couple of weeks to see how far the prices start to drop.
Byron Bluth
Banned
So what are the specific sales on gaming items?
our Target peeps itt say 10% off video games
I may need to go to the walk-in clinic due to some back pain myself. I was thinking of taking the morning off to do that and checking out Target along the way.
I guess I won't bother now.
I might still go to the walk-in though.
https://twitter.com/matthewkupfer/status/563324479527735296/photo/1
Apple Hardware at 5% discount. DOORCRASHER!
Up to 30% off....
WOW.
Those are the exact same signs they used for the Zellers liquidation a couple of years ago:
Fucking hilarious. (If it weren't so sad.)
zephervack
Member
Those are the exact same signs they used for the Zellers liquidation a couple of years ago:
Fucking hilarious. (If it weren't so sad.)
I guess they saved them "just in case".
Depressing.
I'm on break. Guys, don't come in to Target today. Not worth it for both the sales and the crowds. Just keep on it til it's 20 or 30%.
No, Target has nothing to do with Zellers. External liquidation companies have those signs and bring them in. Coincidence is just that Target is seemingly working with the same companies.
No, Target has nothing to do with Zellers. External liquidation companies have those signs and bring them in. Coincidence is just that Target is seemingly working with the same companies.
User 479360
Banned
I went to Target at about 8:30am. The parking lot was full, and the store was really busy, but people weren't buying a ton of stuff. It's because the sales were shit.
It makes sense given that they want to recoup as much of an investment as possible, but the only thing I saw at 30% off was makeup. Electronics were 10% off, video games, consoles and accessories included. I wasn't going to pay $54.99 for a controller right now when I don't need one.
CDs/DVDs and Blu-rays were 20% off.
I ended up getting several packs of Depends for disabled family members, plus three boxes of lemon-cream cookies because my Nana's been on about them for weeks and Walmart doesn't sell them. Good-bye $84.09 in gift cards, plus $0.11 extra.
It makes sense given that they want to recoup as much of an investment as possible, but the only thing I saw at 30% off was makeup. Electronics were 10% off, video games, consoles and accessories included. I wasn't going to pay $54.99 for a controller right now when I don't need one.
CDs/DVDs and Blu-rays were 20% off.
I ended up getting several packs of Depends for disabled family members, plus three boxes of lemon-cream cookies because my Nana's been on about them for weeks and Walmart doesn't sell them. Good-bye $84.09 in gift cards, plus $0.11 extra.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Same liquidation company, probably?Those are the exact same signs they used for the Zellers liquidation a couple of years ago:
Fucking hilarious. (If it weren't so sad.)