CrimsonGun
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Both flyers say 79.99.
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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Both flyers say 79.99.
N° 2048
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Good thing I'm still young.
eShop is cheap now? Wtf
CrimsonGun
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Yeah dude I totally get it but I've been patient so far but this is probably the best deal we're getting until the eventual MWR standalone.
I don't want to buy a NES, or plug in my wii for this. Getting the systems to play them is in no way easier or cheaper.
Besides, aren't the emulations from the eshop supposed to be worse?
yeah WTH. That's why I though piracy. There's no way the eshop is cheaper lol.
User 479360
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Why did I go to SportChek's site? They have the white Leafs jersey from last year that I've been wanting to add to my collection for $50, plus ten percent off.
I'm already trying to find a good deal on the Centennial jersey, which is about $214...
I'm already trying to find a good deal on the Centennial jersey, which is about $214...
TimeEffect
Member
Is this the only option? ... Id ideally like to buy new.
Do they not sell new models?
...and are dongle macbooks really bad? Can I really not use headphones without one?
ReddishGUI
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It's ok i you don't want one.
Chewie, have you ordered from Real Sports before? If you sign up for their mailing list, they give you a 10% code. Probably the best you're going to do before the Centennial game on Jan 1, I would think.
I ordered the kit for my wife, Ladies Jersey plus toque, scarf and patch. With the code they gave me, it came to just over $200 shipped to me in Calgary.
opticalmace
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Wow the kijiji prices for the NES are insane. People are real dicks.
ReddishGUI
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"Would trade for PS4 Pro or PSVR"
Hexxen-Panda
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User 479360
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Thanks for the tip
I actually ordered one from RealSports today, using PayPal. Then I realized that they don't come with the patch! You have to buy the patch separately for $20 plus tax, and it doesn't come sewn on the jersey.
I asked them if it came with it, they said no, so I asked for my order to be cancelled. Now I have the fun job of waiting for PayPal to take the money out of my bank, then issue me a refund.
I bought my son a rMBP from the Apple Refurb site last year, and you'd never be able to tell that it wasn't new other than the box it was in.
There wasn't a single mark on it and the screen was perfect, with the plastic/paper wrapping on it. I would be hesitant to buy a refurb from Best Buy, EB, etc, but directly from Apple seems like a good bet. You also get the usual new warranty as well.
Lone_Prodigy
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But people are selling PSVR's for $1000. I don't think the NES Classic is worth that much.
TheGamingBox
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does anyone here own a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7?
User 479360
Banned
I'd be too afraid to ever buy a refurbished computer. What if someone watched porn on it or used it in the bathroom?
Gross.
Gross.
Crazymoogle
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1. Every macbook has a 3.5mm headphone port.
2. Apple refurbs are about as well respected as it gets, if you buy from Apple. If you're not ready for USB C dongles, buying last year's model is a totally legit way to go.
3. The new MBPs don't really have a shorter cable, it's just that the tiny power brick Apple uses for the charger has two swappable pieces - one piece is the USB cable, and the other piece is the wall plug. You can remove the wall plug and (if you bought one) could put in a wall plug for any other region you travel to, which is handy.
You can still do that, but previous gen models included a wall plug piece that is really long, giving you another meter of room to plug in your Macbook. They no longer include this for free, so if you want the extra room it's $25 canadian. Example link)
There's nothing particularly special about it, and you might find a used extender somewhere else (they used to come with some iPads, even) but otherwise the brick plugs right into the wall and you're limited by the length of the USB cord.
Yeah, if you look at the "Survival Kit" which comes with the toque and scarf as well, it lists on the page "*Patches purchased in the Survival kit will be applied to the jersey on the right side."
That's probably what put me over the edge buying the kit vs just the jersey for my wife.
The Elite
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PSVRs are usually available if you look. I don't know who is buying them at $1000.
ReddishGUI
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People seems to be unable to sell them in my area(I even see some sealed bundles below msrp...).
The Elite
BOSS
They're selling well but not rare. Anyone can buy one at retail. No need to even look at kijijji or anything like that. Not surprised people hoping to resell aren't making their money back.
doctorcdcs
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There's something about cold weather that makes me want to play Nintendo games
I can't explain it
I can't explain it
TimeEffect
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Thank you very much. One big problem I am seeing is that last year's refurb model is only available in 128 GB Storage.
I am currently using 256 and almost maxed out. It seems 128 is very very low. Am I out of luck?
I cant afford the new models, which come in at $1900-$2000. But a refurb for $1300 sounds good enough, except for the storage
User 479360
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I never really looked at the survival kit. I just want the jersey, so that's why I guess. But I did now.
For the jersey, with a discount from signing up for their mailer, I was looking at $218 and change, which is a lot of money. The local store said they'd probably be at $214, but I'd need to drive there a couple of times and it'd cost gas.
But you have to buy the patch separately and I don't know if they will put it on the jersey. Customer support didn't say so.
The survival kit is going to be over $300, which I can't justify. I don't want the toque or anything. I just want a jersey with the patch (all should have them, it's stupid) and Marner customization.
EDIT: Nevermind, it does say they will add it to the jersey.
Doubt anybody is, seeing as you can make your own bundle for that without any sales and still come out well below it.
If this is on amazon, I actually had looked into it to sell some of the extra ones I was going to have due to my brother and a couple of friends backing out. To break even I would've had to list a bundle at $930 due to fees. And that isn't factoring in shipping costs. So I can see why some of those listing are at that price, possibly hoping for some poor guy not aware of it being available in stores.
Decided on selling the launch bundles directly on kijiji at about $60 profit per unit over the regular price+tax (which is still way less than what a "create your own bundle" deal would cost someone), sold them all on the first day.
TimeEffect
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OK so it seems Im stuck with a Macbook Pro, 2015 model with 128 GB storage.
One last question, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Apple-Ma...144051?hash=item4d4f31c6f3:g:Y1AAAOSwyjBW7o95
Is this actually "new" or is it likely he is selling refurbs? Because this seller is offering a new 2015 model (128 GB) for cheaper than the same model, but refurbed, on Apple store
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What are the best competitors to Macbook? Id like to stay below $1400. The big thing for me is that my 2010 model has been fairly fast for 6 years and the hardware has held up perfectly. I dont want something expensive that will break apart.
One last question, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Apple-Ma...144051?hash=item4d4f31c6f3:g:Y1AAAOSwyjBW7o95
Is this actually "new" or is it likely he is selling refurbs? Because this seller is offering a new 2015 model (128 GB) for cheaper than the same model, but refurbed, on Apple store
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What are the best competitors to Macbook? Id like to stay below $1400. The big thing for me is that my 2010 model has been fairly fast for 6 years and the hardware has held up perfectly. I dont want something expensive that will break apart.
knacklover
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I really like my Asus Zenbook as a competitor to the Macbook.
Crazymoogle
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Well it depends what do you want? A full MBP? A MB Air? Lots of storage options for cheaper on the Air, though you don't get the Retina Screen. Otherwise yeah, you're out of luck through Apple's website, but they do seem to update stock frequently so you could just wait it out. Or check Best Buy, or Amazon, or eBay or anyone else that's an authorized reseller as there are always tons of older models floating around.
User 479360
Banned
With a coupon code, I can get the jersey, Marner's name and number and the patch sewn on for $238. The local store said they'd be around $210 all in. I assume plus tax.
So it'd be the same, give or take a dollar.
So it'd be the same, give or take a dollar.
GoldCrusader
Member
How nice, Amazon just sent me an e-mail to tell me my Tales of Berseria collector's edition just got cancelled. Marvellous.
hilarious amount of them just got dumped on Vancouver Craigslist in the last hour
Seems like half the people who bought them, just did so to scalp them
I mean look at this asshole:
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/vgm/5889796945.html
Goldenroad
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Somebody reply and get this guys real name and cell number (and post it everywhere with this ad)...then we'll show him what $300 will get him.
EDIT: I'm only being half serious. I wouldn't troll him, but stuff like this pisses me off and I wouldn't mind seeing him get his.
I have kids and this sounds like a great way to introduce them to gaming with uncomplicated, straightforward, colorful games, for pretty cheap. Plus I know I,ll never have to monitor them while playing these, as they have barely any violence, ads, microtransactions, etc. So I jumped on it!
What, when you receive a gift you don't immediately try to resell it at more than three times its value?
Crazymoogle
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Probably legit, very likely is just unopened stock floating around. But it's ebay so you never know. Always use paypal so worst case you have a path to your money back. Always check their feedback too.
The hell? My pre-order for the Collector's Edition of Tales of Berseria (Amazon,ca) was cancelled? They state the item won't be released after, which is bullshit, considering EBGames.ca (and Amazon.ca) still has the item listed, but of course they're out of stock. If I had known Amazon.ca would have done this, I would have pre-ordered at EBGames.ca instead. :/
TimeEffect
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Thanks.
Im seriously considering dropping Apple and going with XPS13 now. Seems like the best competitor on the market
For $1400-$1500, I can get 256 GB storage.
But Im really scared, mostly I guess because I associate Apple with premium device, and everyone else as lower tier. Is it built well enough to last 5+ years like my MBP?
Additionally, do you guys recommend i5 or i7? i7 processor is $100 more, but these laptops are on sale for $100-$200 off.
Sorry for all the questions guys.
Edit: Ugh. So I go on reddit and see a thread about a guy who has replaced his 4th XPS, and about how the carbonfiber finish gets greasy. Why does buying a laptop have to be so time consumingly difficult
Crazymoogle
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LOL well I would not expect a Dell to last that long. It could, I guess. But I expect the battery to go bad in a few and at some point I'd just rather have Apple + Applecare for the hassle free swap.
No need to go i7 unless you have a specific powerful app need.
https://www.microsoftstore.com/stor...-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.333361000
Consider this too. My gf ordered one last night, and it'll be out for delivery tomorrow.
Consider this too. My gf ordered one last night, and it'll be out for delivery tomorrow.
Lone_Prodigy
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What do you think is scalped more? The NES Classic or a Hatchimal?
What made your gf decide on that one instead of the Lenovo?
What made your gf decide on that one instead of the Lenovo?
ReddishGUI
Member
I had to google that...
Lol I was just about to say the same thing.
Sealtest
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Is that the thing the woman sold tickets to get through kickstarter and is now possibly facing charges for?
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