Winged Creature
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This was the system I built, I didnt include the GPU since I had one gifted to me.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/z64yVY
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Canadian Gaming Deals & Discussion 8: Don't Move Here For The Deals
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This was the system I built, I didnt include the GPU since I had one gifted to me.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/z64yVY
It was a three-store trip for me when that deal went down.
EB Games to pick up two cheap used games because I didn't have any games to trade in at the time; then to Best Buy and FS to pick up Battlefield and COD.
I already had Black Flag at the time.
There was a lineup for each store, but having been able to reserve both games, I went right to their Customer Service desks to get each game, pay for it, and I was out of the store in about 10 minutes or so (a few others were also able to reserved them).
EB Games to pick up two cheap used games because I didn't have any games to trade in at the time; then to Best Buy and FS to pick up Battlefield and COD.
I already had Black Flag at the time.
There was a lineup for each store, but having been able to reserve both games, I went right to their Customer Service desks to get each game, pay for it, and I was out of the store in about 10 minutes or so (a few others were also able to reserved them).
The Elite
BOSS
Trade deal of the century.
That was a glorious day. I managed to get a copy of each game which I then upgraded at the launch for Xbone. Also got AC Black Flag signed by the creative director I think it was while in line at Future Shop waiting to get my xbone.
RIP Future Shop.
Yup, that was a glorious day. And extra hilarious considering they lost just as much money as you would have guessed, and it was one of the most dim-witted promotions I've ever heard of.
ReddishGUI
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Winged Creature
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Np, add a GTX 1060 to that build and you'll get 1080p 60fps with no problems. If you want 1440p go for the 1070.
What prompted that anyways? I always wondered what the hell was going on. Only thing I could think of was they were just getting into trade ins and wanted to bolster their stock, but I imagine 90% of the games they got were worth pennies.
I stood in line at the location on Pembina in Winnipeg while my wife was overseeing an exam. The one requirement was that the game had to be retail. I took a bunch of games and ended up giving one to someone who tried to trade in a bundled God of War game.
After that I went to Brandon with my wife (we were going anyways) and picked up the 2 I missed in Winnipeg.
This happened right before the PS4 launch as well, so I didn't even open then because EBgames had a deal on where you could upgrade the games for $5 I think it was.
Yes, got it multiple times about a month ago until I updated my password.
The story I heard, and this could be 100% wrong, I have no recorded source on this, is that it was just the idea of some marketing dude at Future Shop, and somehow, someway, it made it through every gate keeper to the point of execution. The intention was to boost trades (which were, and I think still are, awful), and have the games act as loss leaders to get people in the stores. As you could expect, they lost a metric ton of money, and were flooded with truly terrible games. I think the people at FS and BB considered it a massive mistake almost instantly.
Again, that could be completely wrong, I can't remember where I heard this.
Iamcorrupt
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It begins! I was charged this morning for Moon.
Crazymoogle
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They even took the kid? Incredible
TheGamingBox
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what does it say for order progress?
No, I traded some junk for the kid at Futureshop.
EB wouldn't trade up for a boy, so I was stuck with a girl.
Crazymoogle
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Lucky you, girls start out as easy mode. Grow up faster, I hear, more sense in shorter time. Boys are animals by comparison, usually some kind of raccoon.
Of course girls turn into Demon's Souls later but you can always resurrect right
$25 PSN card, save it for Black Friday sale.
CuthbertAllgoodz
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I abused that deal so much that my launch PS4 cost me 220$. I got 260$ back for it at EB yesterday.
ReddishGUI
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Expect the worse
Crazymoogle
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Typical sales advice:
- Provide positive details, don't hide obvious problems but don't go crazy explaining problems (if you write more text explaining problems than details, rewrite it)
- Be FIRM on your price. Say so! $XXXX FIRM. That way when someone (inevitably) tries to bargain with you, you can politely throw it back in their face. Expect a lot of dumbshit offers nonetheless.
- Avoid scams, no shipping anything, you want cash and nothing else
- Meet in a public place or near a police station, at least if you get robbed there is a dozen people in the Starbucks as witnesses
- Don't waste time on reschedulers, if somebody changes times on you, just move on, they weren't serious.
I've bought a brand new Surface Pro 4 and many other things on Kijiji. I always sell stuff on Kijiji.
Either way I almost provide or ask for a receipt but it depends what you are buying or selling obviously.
Just had the Canada Post deliver the Mini NES I ordered from the Source. Glad they came through.
Edit: Are we talking about the great deals of days gone by? That FS deal was pretty good, but having to stand in that long line diminished it a bit, though I was able to pick up some games before the deal and go back to "price-protect" it.
The best deal imo was when FS/BB and EB had that trade in certain games for $40. It was a pretty big list and EB had that 50% bonus trade in towards certain games. It was especially crazy at EB since there weren't any restriction at the time. You could walk in with 3 $40 games, and walk out with $120 credit and a $60 preorder, which you could easily move. And there was a nice selection of $15 games at EB that you could trade in for $40 at FS/BB. I just went back and forth buying and trading, lol. Good times.
Edit: Are we talking about the great deals of days gone by? That FS deal was pretty good, but having to stand in that long line diminished it a bit, though I was able to pick up some games before the deal and go back to "price-protect" it.
The best deal imo was when FS/BB and EB had that trade in certain games for $40. It was a pretty big list and EB had that 50% bonus trade in towards certain games. It was especially crazy at EB since there weren't any restriction at the time. You could walk in with 3 $40 games, and walk out with $120 credit and a $60 preorder, which you could easily move. And there was a nice selection of $15 games at EB that you could trade in for $40 at FS/BB. I just went back and forth buying and trading, lol. Good times.
Keeping these in mind for sure, especially anything related to my safety.
What I'm concerned about I guess is if there's actually any interest in it. I've seen a few ads for it already within the larger scope of the city, but not in my area specifically.
Fingers crossed.
Still some codes left from my earlier post. Apparently it's now first come first serve for whatever's left.
I'll take Call of Juarez if it's still available.
Oh wait is it the PC version? If so, don't send it. I'll take it if it's the Xbox version.
Picking up my Pro from EB after work today. Just want to make sure I have the transfer process right:
-Pay full price for Pro minus the trade-in value for the 5 game deal
-Xfer data from OG to Pro
-Wipe/factory reset OG
-Bring OG to EB for refund of the trade-in value
Hyped for FFXV. Wish I had had Prime when I first preordered it, Amazon standard shipping is total ass. Expecting to get the game >10 days after release, bleh.
-Pay full price for Pro minus the trade-in value for the 5 game deal
-Xfer data from OG to Pro
-Wipe/factory reset OG
-Bring OG to EB for refund of the trade-in value
Hyped for FFXV. Wish I had had Prime when I first preordered it, Amazon standard shipping is total ass. Expecting to get the game >10 days after release, bleh.
Yeah it's the Steam version.
NamikazeBurst
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I took Call of Juarez. Thanks!
Keeping these in mind for sure, especially anything related to my safety.
What I'm concerned about I guess is if there's actually any interest in it. I've seen a few ads for it already within the larger scope of the city, but not in my area specifically.
Fingers crossed.
Expect to be low-balled even though you clearly state "FIRM" in your ad. It's not worth engaging with these people, just delete the e-mail.
March of the Crabs
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So according to a friend Shopper's is gonna have Watch Dogs 2 for $50 Saturday. Is that a thing?
I did a backup of everything (minus "apps") on my OG PS4 to a USB stick, deactivated and did a factory reset, and then traded it in at the same time as I picked up the Pro. Restored from backup on the Pro when I got it home. The whole process went smoothly.
Make sure they refund you the correct trade-in value. Don't get ripped off by taking 175 + 50 like some people have. It should be 210+50+games or at the very least ~201+50+games.
You can cut down non serious inquiries effectively by putting down a disclaimer like 'lowballers ignored'.
It's a great game. Enjoy!
I wonder if any other games will be on sale besides Watch Dogs and Battlefield. Wouldn't mind picking up Titanfall 2 at that price.
Iamcorrupt
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Moon is shipped have a tracking number and everything, the copy of sun I ordered for a friend has yet to ship, but I ordered that on the 12th so just a few days ago
oh shit, I actually missed top 10? I think I've been top 10 since I was active like thread 3 or 4
Damn, Chewie 674 posts.
600 of which probably about controllers.
You got lax and I made my move!
ALLseeingEYE
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Hey Badwolf,
If you have a specific budget in mind, feel free to shoot me a PM. I do a lot of Custom PC builds, and will help you get a great machine, for the best price possible, if you want some help.
But for now, I've made a few adjustments to his build. I would recommend upgrading your CPU to the i5-6600k, as it is a lot more powerful, and also I was more choosy with the parts and got the whole thing below $1000.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3WG7vV
For GPU, I would recommend a GTX 1060 6GB, but an RX470 is also a solid Choice if you want to save a bit of money. The GTX 1060 6GB will absolutely crush 1080p, and is a great priced card. The RX470 isn't quite as awesome, but also has a great price, and is definitely a great 1080p card.
Here is a full build I would probably more recommend if you want to keep it as cheap as possible.
$869 - Without Video Card
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/WJxnd6
$1194 - With GTX 1060 6GB
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DTWWf8
$1099 - With RX 470 4GB
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6f7fhq
Make sure you ask NCIX to price match everything. Also, go through every part listed here, and make sure NCIX has it, and it's in stock. If it's not in stock, don't let them choose random parts, as they will add expensive piece, that will cause the price to jump a lot.
...that's a lot of posts from me.
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