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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 7: More Shipping Talk than Anime & TV GAF
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Aren't we saturday already? (EST time here)
nah dude wait for us PST people to catch up
LOL... sorry mate!
EDIT: I just noticed something... I checked my original email when I finalized my pre-orders and I am paying more now than I did before. I don't why price drops affects my E3 discount so much, it's ridiculous. I am missing 30$ now. :S
I just realized that MH Generations and 7th Dragon III will be out the same week... ugh this isn't gonna end well. Back to the mad dash to blitz through games or I'll just end up with a bigger backlog. And then next week will be news on SMTIV:A's release date. Please just space this out for me....
firehawk12
Subete no aware
At least 6, which is how many I had back when they were on sale.
I was thinking about something today... especially after all the misfortunes of the Amazon E3 promo hassles many of us have encountered. This is the feedback I have sent during the evaluation of service after asking the CS why I was paying more now than I did on June 15th, even though the total before tax was almost 28$ lower...
For future pre-order promotions, whether it is for E3, Black Friday or Boxing Day, if the automatic system miscalculate the promotion discount (eg.: 20% on pre-orders), I strongly believe it would be simpler to provide concerned customers with Gift Card Balance for the missing difference. That way both parties (customer and Customer Service representative) don't have to calculate the total or the discount or to worry about the promotion being voided due to manual overwrite, as it would act as a normal gift card.
Less hassle, faster to resolve, easier to apply. Happy customer, happy customer service. BOOM!
For future pre-order promotions, whether it is for E3, Black Friday or Boxing Day, if the automatic system miscalculate the promotion discount (eg.: 20% on pre-orders), I strongly believe it would be simpler to provide concerned customers with Gift Card Balance for the missing difference. That way both parties (customer and Customer Service representative) don't have to calculate the total or the discount or to worry about the promotion being voided due to manual overwrite, as it would act as a normal gift card.
Less hassle, faster to resolve, easier to apply. Happy customer, happy customer service. BOOM!
The 20$ off promo on 100$ and more purchase at Staples... I don't know if it was known before, it doesn't apply to electronic codes but works for regular PSN card (20$, 50$).
EDIT: Should I get two 50$ and a 20$ PSN card? Since I have 20$ off on a 100$ and more order, it would be as if I never paid for that last card. :/
EDIT: Should I get two 50$ and a 20$ PSN card? Since I have 20$ off on a 100$ and more order, it would be as if I never paid for that last card. :/
The 20$ off promo on 100$ and more purchase at Staples... I don't know if it was known before, it doesn't apply to electronic codes but works for regular PSN card (20$, 50$).
EDIT: Should I get two 50$ and a 20$ PSN card? Since I have 20$ off on a 100$ and more order, it would be as if I never paid for that last card. :/
Two $50 cards is a better deal. 20% off vs 17% off.
True. Fair enough. Is it normal there's tax on PSN card when I buy at Staples?
Been searching for them too... it doesn't seem like it.
Seems like this code can only be used once. (Not even one per customer) :/
squeakywheel
Member
Hm, I can't checkout with the coupon. I have 2 $50 cards in my cart but it says
"Promotion not applied: Required item(s) are not in the cart and/or minimum purchase amount has not been met."
"Promotion not applied: Required item(s) are not in the cart and/or minimum purchase amount has not been met."
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, as noted above, this doesn't apply to codes. It has to be the physical cards.
Yeah, it seems like that code can only be used once. Need to find a similar code to see if the code will work on PSN card
For anyone looking for a GTX 1070, this is currently the cheapest option at $519:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814125875
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814125875
Mike_Hawk689
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check your pms
Thanks a lot. Made my order.
Weird that they charged me $3 in taxes.. but oh well.
WTF.. that was "estimated at $3".. just got the email.. they charged me 11$ in taxes.. Best Buy doesn't charge taxes for these cards, so I assumed they didn't either.. bleh..
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Seems to be, yeah.
opticalmace
Member
Gaf buy and sell?
doctorcdcs
Member
i'm on the phone with amazon.ca customer service regarding the discount error during the e3 sale. I was told back on the 17th of june that someone from the marketing team would contact me regarding the missing discount on my order.
I heard nothing from them since so I called back and was told by the CSR that the missing discount will only apply once my "CREDIT CARD COMPANY authorizes the charge for the order".
WHAT.....WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
I asked to speak to a supervisor and I'm back on hold.
I heard nothing from them since so I called back and was told by the CSR that the missing discount will only apply once my "CREDIT CARD COMPANY authorizes the charge for the order".
WHAT.....WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
I asked to speak to a supervisor and I'm back on hold.
I'm really surprised by the amount of people having problems with their Amazon orders. I didn't get anything, but Amazon is usually good with this stuff. Maybe they've been losing too much on this deal from past years?
Anyways, Staples charges taxes on those PSN cards? Guess I'll pass since $10 off $100 isn't worth it to me, since I still have $100 PSN credit from last time (and they didn't charge tax that time).
Anyways, Staples charges taxes on those PSN cards? Guess I'll pass since $10 off $100 isn't worth it to me, since I still have $100 PSN credit from last time (and they didn't charge tax that time).
I got the same answer. It means they charge you the wrong price when the item ships, and then refund your credit card for the difference in the price error.
You can ask for a price change as long as you don't mind giving up the pre-order price guarantee.
CoolBatteryCharge
Member
Welp, Amazon isn't shipping my ZTD until July 4th apparently even with express shipping. I may just buy the damn thing at full price retail at launch because I want to play it during my break week.
doctorcdcs
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The supervisor offered me a gift card amount for the difference that the discount was missing. I opted not to take it, since it would make things sketchy if I were to cancel anything on my order in the future after they gave me the money, and i'd rather not deal with the issues that might arise from that.
But to have to wait until an item actually ships in the hope that they correct the mistake themselves? Yeah, I'm probably leaning towards cancelling most of the games from this e3 sale. At least I don't have to have a minimum number of items in my order to qualify for a discount this time.
The Elite
BOSS
Fucking Purolator.
So they said they couldn't deliver the package because they didn't have the buzzer code for my apartment. The intercom system has the buzzer code listed with my name on it so I don't see how that would even be a fucking thing.
Ugh. Purolator remains the worst of the carriers. They won't deliver until Tuesday now. Glad I went to EB for TMS. I just need this one to return to Best Buy.
Edit: Wow. Fuck Staples too. The final charge for the PSN cards said $82.60 yet they charged my card for $90. Gonna have to make another phone call.
The total you receive on STAPLES Checkout page is incorrect. They will charge you $10 tax instead of the $2.60 tax they claim.
So they said they couldn't deliver the package because they didn't have the buzzer code for my apartment. The intercom system has the buzzer code listed with my name on it so I don't see how that would even be a fucking thing.
Ugh. Purolator remains the worst of the carriers. They won't deliver until Tuesday now. Glad I went to EB for TMS. I just need this one to return to Best Buy.
Edit: Wow. Fuck Staples too. The final charge for the PSN cards said $82.60 yet they charged my card for $90. Gonna have to make another phone call.
The total you receive on STAPLES Checkout page is incorrect. They will charge you $10 tax instead of the $2.60 tax they claim.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh if you want to apply the Staples coupon to the online PSN codes, just call in and place the order with the person working. They'll credit your card back the 22 bucks.
Yeah, I guess you missed my post about it..
I'm gonna try their live chat on Monday, don't really want to deal with calling them.
squeakywheel
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Liquid_Bike
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Has Overwatch gone on sale yet for consoles? I have the PC version but want to pick up the PS4 version to play with a friend, but $80 + a PSN membership is bit more than I want to spend.
Mike_Hawk689
Member
Sorry! only had one code to give away
squeakywheel
Member
I have a code. Just need instructions on how you guys got it to apply
My local store said it's a gift card and coupons don't apply despite what it said on the coupon restrictions.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You can apply it to the physical cards on the website. Or you can try calling in and asking them to refund you 20 by ordering the digital code card.I have a code. Just need instructions on how you guys got it to apply
My local store said it's a gift card and coupons don't apply despite what it said on the coupon restrictions.
Elitist1945
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Which is considered better: Gran Turismo 5, or 6? I have a racing itch I want to scratch.
Or should I just get DriveClub.
Or should I just get DriveClub.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
6 is or was still being supported with new content. I haven't checked in a while. There was also a glitch that let you have infinite money. lol
DriveClub is an entirely different kind of game, for better or for worse, so you'd be better off getting Project Cars or just waiting for GT:Sport if you are looking for the sim experience,.
DriveClub is an entirely different kind of game, for better or for worse, so you'd be better off getting Project Cars or just waiting for GT:Sport if you are looking for the sim experience,.
6, but if it's just a racing itch you want to scratch I'd go for DriveClub.
Driveclub definitely scratches a racing itch and it also scratches that "holy shit this game looks amazing" itch
N° 2048
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Driveclub.
Elitist1945
Member
Wow none of the EB/Walmart/Best Buy's in my area carry DriveClub. Didn't do too well sales wise I guess?
N° 2048
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It sold very well, considering the PS+ mess as well
over 2 million copies. http://ca.ign.com/articles/2015/07/31/driveclub-sales-surpass-2-million-copies
Been there, done that.
If people didn't notice already, all ~79.99$ games (on Amazon) are unaffected by the E3 promo mess. Since after promo, they are all priced at 63.99$ (before tax). Although, for games like FFXII and Dragon Quest Builders, which are 69.99 and 71.78 (on my order), have their discount calculated proportionally so they are priced at 63.99$ after promo (tested my theory with my E3 total discount and it works). The same thing applies also for the new Pokemon games coming this November. Since they were originally priced at 59.99$, the 20% off discount would be more or less 12$, but now that they are 49.96$, the discount becomes 1.97$ so they can be priced at 47.99$ (the price it would have been with the original price + E3 discount).
For example:
Here's a breakdown of my E3 Order: My Theory ( proportional 20% off - E3 discount)
South Park: The Fractured But Whole................. 79.96..........................................15.97..............................63.99
Dishonored 2..................................................... 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.................................. 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Detroit: Become Human..................................... 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Death Stranding................................................. 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age........................ 69.99..........................................6.00...............................63.99
Gravity Rush 2................................................... 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Spider-Man........................................................ 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Days Gone........................................................ 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
Dragon Quest Builders........................................ 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
God of War........................................................ 79.99..........................................16.00..............................63.99
No Man's Sky.................................................... 79.96..........................................15.97..............................63.99
Pokemon Sun.................................................... 49.96..........................................1.97................................47.99
Pokemon Moon.................................................. 49.96..........................................1.97................................47.99
Total................................................................1049.74......................................185.88..............................863.86 (+ tx = 993.22)
EDIT: You can replace my games with yours and it should give you the amount (after tax) you have on your order summary.
Just to be clear, I just talked to Staples CS. They don't charge tax for pre-paid/gift cards and that also includes PSN card. So, once it will ship, it will most likely change.
How much did they wanted to give you in gift card?
It is not just about how many they sold, but at what price they were sold. I strongly believe that more than 50% (if not 70%) of those sales were sold at 40$ or even less.
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