I'm not much a phone guy (am currently rocking the OG Samsung Galaxy S and the OG RAZR before that) but the new Moto X has gotten my interest. Does anyone know how getting an unlocked one would work? Do phone companies put up pages for online orders? I tried checking Amazon but every phone I find currently out or otherwise seems to be sold by not-Amazon.
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yeah, no one suspects the library, but they have a pretty amazing selection of ps4, xbone and wii u games.
You need to provide your SIN number if you want to get a Savings Account. Since ZenBanx is currently offering 1.5% interest on whatever amount your holding in their account, you are technically collecting income which needs to be declared to the Government.
Now, if you aren't comfortable enough to provide your SIN number to sign up, you don't have to. During the sign up process, they give you the option to opt-out of receiving interest, therefore eliminating the need to ask for your SIN number.
You should bear in mind though that an 1.5% is pretty good right now (especially now that the economy is definitely *not* in a recession hahaha). Tangerine Bank actually reduced their interest rate down to 0.8% the other day.
Also, ZenBanx was started by the original founder of ING Direct (http://business.financialpost.com/n...ith-new-mobile-banking-venture-zenbanx-canada) and is backed by an actual credit union here in Toronto called DUCA Financial.
They are also offering a referral bonus of $10 to both the invitee and the person who signs up (and makes a minimum deposit of $25). With that in mind, it all seems like a pretty good deal to me.
If anybody needs help, have questions, or would a like referral (no pressure, just thought I would throw it out there), I'd would be more than happy to help.
shadow2810
Member
Their current online account application asks for a SIN Number.
https://www12.bmo.com/osa/ao/initOSA?lang=en&pid=HS2PAL2
Here is their line of reasoning, when you click on one of their ? bubbles:
Now, I don't know how your exact application process went but I'm just calling as it is, from what I currently see.
Was this in Toronto?
*sighs*
It's never Toronto. Does anyone know what libraries in Toronto carry videogames?
Unfortunately, Toronto Public Library doesn't carry video games. Vaughan, Markham and Mississauga all do though.
aren't all the library branches in the same system? just check the online catalogue for TPL
ah, that's a shame. I'm in Markham, and yeah they have a lot of games. even the weird niche stuff you wouldn't expect to find.
PurolatorHelp
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Unless Purolator help person has access to a time machine, they can't do squat about any of the complaints they have responded to here.
Their sole goal is to reply to every complaint on the internet so it looks like Purolator cares about customer service. Note the word looks. They only want the appearance of good customer service, weather their customer service actually is good or not is irrelevant.
Their sole goal is to reply to every complaint on the internet so it looks like Purolator cares about customer service. Note the word looks. They only want the appearance of good customer service, weather their customer service actually is good or not is irrelevant.
KnightHart
Member
What is this have we been infiltrated? Has RedFlagDeals finally gone too far?
i don't really think what is happening here is giving anyone the impression of good service... it's just odd
I think a few guys at Puro are having a laugh
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I got my forever 21 shirts. Purolator guy came at like 11am a week ago. Purolator is only bad when you miss a package and have to drive to nicargua or some shit to pick it up lol. Meanwhile UPS/Canada post I can pick up in multiple places nearby.
Fed Ex is hit or miss in the same way.
Fed Ex is hit or miss in the same way.
Cloud Strife
Member
I got mine too. Weird.
CanadaPost get all the flack even though they are the best delivery service.
UPS/Purolator are both trash.
shadow2810
Member
CanadaPost loses my stuff a lot or makes mistakes and sends parcels in the opposite direction. It takes about 4 days for delivery.
Purolator gets packages to me as fast as next day and hasn't lost any of my stuff yet. I had 1 delay with them so far I think.
But if delivery is missed, CanadaPost is like 2 minutes away to pick up.
Purolator is 20 minutes away. Making it a 40+ minute trip to pick up.
Both of them like to fake delivery attempts at times. Not knocking or ringing the doorbell while people are home and just leaving the pick up notice.
UPS is just bad.
Purolator gets packages to me as fast as next day and hasn't lost any of my stuff yet. I had 1 delay with them so far I think.
But if delivery is missed, CanadaPost is like 2 minutes away to pick up.
Purolator is 20 minutes away. Making it a 40+ minute trip to pick up.
Both of them like to fake delivery attempts at times. Not knocking or ringing the doorbell while people are home and just leaving the pick up notice.
UPS is just bad.
User 479360
Banned
The libraries near me have been getting games in for a while. The further one is best, because they tend to get more of the newer titles, but they're still very selective. For example, they never got Batman AK.
The local one didn't either, because it was rated-M and they didn't think it was big enough(!).
I know someone who works there, and she regularly asks my advice about them. Apparently they're dealing with major theft, too, so they're considering putting them behind the desk. They don't want to have to, though I've recommended it because I don't want some douchebags ruining my rental spot.
I'm a reviewer, but I like to borrow or pick up games I don't personally review which interest me.
Hero of Legend
Member
Any libraries in Toronto with games?
Yeah the libraries here in Edmonton have as well. Sigend my daughter up for a library card a couple months ago. Never played this many games in such a short period of time. Library's rule. Takes a while to get new games since they are always gone asap and when you put them on hold it can still take forever, but hey whatever, it's free!
Just to set the record straight, both my kids are under 8 and have social insurance cards.
exactly!
I'm going to use it as a free way to play some early Xbox One titles like Dead Rising and Forza 5 I never picked up
This one, please.
DJ_Lae
Member
Best part is that they extended the borrowing period for games from 1 week the other year to a full 3 weeks now. It's great.
I got The Order a few weeks back after putting myself on the wait list when it originally released. I don't expect much for big releases, but for scooping up back catalogues and trying out random stuff it's fantastic.
Also, can't remember if they've had their big book sale this summer yet, but I went the other year and they also get rid of games and movies for a couple of bucks each. I expect to see them tossing a ton of copies of Adventure Time for WiiU based on how many there were at the downtown library last time I was there.
nobodyshero
Banned
Jesus, it took like three months to get it??
User 479360
Banned
The borrowing periods here are still one week, I believe. I don't borrow often, but I just placed a bunch of holds on fall releases.
They're usually a couple of weeks late in obtaining games, though. And borrowing older titles bugs me, because people don't take care of them and with my OCD being as bad as it is, I'm too afraid of putting a dirty disc into my console.
You can only clean them so well with alcohol wipes. So I always aim to be the first person.
They're usually a couple of weeks late in obtaining games, though. And borrowing older titles bugs me, because people don't take care of them and with my OCD being as bad as it is, I'm too afraid of putting a dirty disc into my console.
You can only clean them so well with alcohol wipes. So I always aim to be the first person.
DJ_Lae
Member
To be fair I think I was a little slow on getting on the list, but considering there were probably 150 people in front of me and everyone can keep each copy up to three weeks that doesn't seem too bad.
This one is good, I'd put it on par with the exchange rate one.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
No, according to Canuck GAF. Public libraries in the GTA do though. Refer to my last post.
Ah so it looks like 12 is only the minimum age to apply for one on your own. Guardians can do it before hand.
User 479360
Banned
Apparently the Pickering library buys its games directly from EB, and has them at launch. It's too far for me to travel, though.
catpurrcat
Member
Anyone know where I can find the Super Retro Trio in Toronto? Everyone seems to only carry the Retron.
This is the first one that made me laugh. I vote for it.
I checked the rental policy on games yesterday and Vancouver libraries only allow game rentals for seven days according to their website
http://www.vpl.ca/library/details/loan_periods_and_fines
Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 6: Getting our deals at the library
http://www.vpl.ca/library/details/loan_periods_and_fines
Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 6: Getting our deals at the library
Ya I live in Hamilton and can confirm we have all the newest games but you gave to request them for new upcoming games.
Makes sense. I got mine when I was 12 or 13. Wasn't in a rush for my kids to get SINs, but it's pretty essential these days, as they're required for RESPs.
I went ahead and bought the USFIV Mad Catz Round 2 stick from ncix Canada posted here a few pages back
http://search.ncix.com/products/?sku=SY5482585
It is in fact the Rivals version arcade stick:
http://store.madcatz.com/categories...-Tournament-Edition-2-for-PS4-PS3-RIVALS.html
I am not really liking the orange and yellow buttons but it is easy to customize it compared to past models. Although I just found out that the Mad Catz store does not ship buttons or parts to Canada anymore. I will have to use a package forwarding service like gamesforcanada for that if the parts go back in stock that is.
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http://search.ncix.com/products/?sku=SY5482585
It is in fact the Rivals version arcade stick:
http://store.madcatz.com/categories...-Tournament-Edition-2-for-PS4-PS3-RIVALS.html
I am not really liking the orange and yellow buttons but it is easy to customize it compared to past models. Although I just found out that the Mad Catz store does not ship buttons or parts to Canada anymore. I will have to use a package forwarding service like gamesforcanada for that if the parts go back in stock that is.
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It really depends. Most big releases yeah, if you don't keep an eye on when they put them up, you're gonna be in for a wait. Best thing to do is get the app, keep an eye on the Just Ordered page and select video games. They will add (some) games before release, and you can secure a copy quickly.
It's not so bad though, every time I go to the library they have lots of games I've never played. And I usually go home with 3 to 5 games every visit. Just picked up Sniper Elite 3, Shadow of Mordor and Lego movie video game. After I returned farm Simulator 15, evil within, resident evil revelations 2 and dragon age inquisition. It's great!
Just wish they would have 3DS titles
Oh, this is exciting. I missed out on a Rivals stick due to some crap... I have a regular TE2 (the black and blue one) and wanted to replace it for a Rivals stick. I might be able to do that now, woo hoo!
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Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Lovely, I bought a Wii U from shop.ca that appeared in stock, yet after 5 days it finally gave me a shipping estimate of August 11th because it was in fact backordered. Fucking spectacular.
Purolator, can you Help us with this?