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[Reilly]

I bought a new copy, non-gh of R&C off eBay and for some reason the barcode has a hole punched in it. It was sealed so I have no idea how or why it was. Anyway, my plan was to buy a used, non-gh copy at EB games and switch the covers and return it. I figure I'll only get credit which is fine, but I can't think of a good excuse other that it's scratched or something.

 

[Red Blaster]

Masturbate over the manual and then return it complaining about pleasure stains.

 

[Syckx]

Go to Gamestop -- 7-day unconditional return policy on used games.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

"This game is too hard."

 

[Wario64]

dont bother, all gamestop/ebgames stores have the GH cover. you're screwed

 

[Red Blaster]

I remember the old days.


"I don't like it."

 

[border]

How can you switch the covers without breaking that stupid seal that EB puts on all their used games now? Perhaps you should try swiping the cover off a copy at Blockbuster. That's what I did when I had to rip the UPC off of Resident Evil Zero for a mail-in rebate :lol

 

[Wario64]

I remember the old days.


"I don't like it."

and i still used that excuse this gen


GS- so why are you returning this game?

me- cause this game (DMC2) sucked ass



paid in store credit. refunded in store credit.

 

[Ryudo]

How about that you are a cheapskate ?

 

[ManaByte]

Most EBs/Gamestops won't take back games with a hole punched through the barcode as they are promotional copies of the games.

 

[Wario64]

Most EBs/Gamestops won't take back games with a hole punched through the barcode as they are promotional copies of the games.

eh, i thought they don't care

 

[Grizzlyjin]

and i still used that excuse this gen


GS- so why are you returning this game?

me- cause this game (DMC2) sucked ass



paid in store credit. refunded in store credit.

Lucky bitch. I paid $49.99 for Devil May Cry 2 on release. I cried myself to sleep for FOUR NIGHTS! Lucia and her damn accent...

 

[Zeo]

"I, uh, bought Geist."

 

[ChrisReid]

eh, i thought they don't care

Yeah, they haven't cared about that stuff in a long time.

 

[DDayton]

Well, I returned Puzzle Fighter II after I explained that I'm colorblind and that the shades used in the game similar enough that the game itself is unplayable.

 

[Reilly]

Well, I returned Puzzle Fighter II after I explained that I'm colorblind and that the shades used in the game similar enough that the game itself is unplayable.

That's a good one. :lol

 

[Mr_Furious]

Games that are hole punched through the barcode yet the packaging remains untampered are usually company copies that are given out for free to employees. Profiting from free games is usually frowned upon by most employers.

 

[DDayton]

That's a good one. :lol

Well, it's true!

 

[DCharlie]

"My Auntie bought me this for my birthday and i already own it.... she'd unwrapped it and broke the seal to help save a fly that had gotten into the box that was trapped"

 

[Ironclad]

I've used "I beat it. It was too easy." in the past. Worked for me.

 

[Barnimal]

just tell em ur nuts hurt. if they give you shit just come back with "well if its all the same sir..."

 

[TekunoRobby]

"I'm too much of a man for this little plastic disc. I'm returning it for its own good."
Excuse used for Star Fox Adventures.

 

[Juice]

Well, it's true!

That excuse is so much less impressive now that I know you're actually colorblind.

No offense. I feel your pain. I have.. a.. back disease.

Guess that's not really related.

 

[JackFrost2012]

I can only play Puzzle Fighter if I take the tint on the TV and jam it the hell up to Wrong Colors. It uses ONLY color data for its puzzle pieces, NO shape data, which means it's practically unplayable by most colorblind people (myself included). Which sucks, cause it means I can never trounce folks in the arcade with its correctly-set colors. It also means I can't play a GBA/PSP version, as portables don't let you adjust the tint.

 

[flipswitch]

"I found a great warez site which featured this game plus many more titles.I like your shirt by the way"

 

[DDayton]

I can only play Puzzle Fighter if I take the tint on the TV and jam it the hell up to Wrong Colors. It uses ONLY color data for its puzzle pieces, NO shape data, which means it's practically unplayable by most colorblind people (myself included). Which sucks, cause it means I can never trounce folks in the arcade with its correctly-set colors. It also means I can't play a GBA/PSP version, as portables don't let you adjust the tint.

What would be nice is if color-based puzzles games offered an option to switch to PATTERN based puzzles. This is why the classic Game Boy was rather nice when it came to ports of color puzzles...

Klax, Puzzle Fighter, and Puyo Pop are all essentially unplayable for me. I'm rather annoyed by this.

 

[speedpop]

Once overheard a guy use the excuse that it was basically the same as last year's. What company pumped the simple rehash out?

EA

 

[Bartman3010]

Puyo Pop has distinguishable shapes, though they're so subtle you probably cant tell until you've settled them in.

However, the eyes are also a hint, but I definatley see your problem.

 

[GamerShu]

Go to Gamestop -- 7-day unconditional return policy on used games.

are u serious....so that means i would never have to pay for games anymore? i just could freely rent from gamestop?? :lol

 

[Mallrat83]

This always worked for me, "Take back my game, or I'll fuckin' kill you."

 

[Varian]

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[Varian]

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[MrPing1000]

bought it for my cousin for his birthday but his parents got him it.

 

[ziran]

"i'm offended by the hidden sex mod!"

 

[Syckx]

are u serious....so that means i would never have to pay for games anymore? i just could freely rent from gamestop?? :lol

It is only on used games but, essentially, yes; however, any mangement member can refuse a return if it is found that you're abusing the system.

 

[Ranger X]

You play for the state of a bar code on your box?
Does the game works perfectly? Is everything else perfect? --- if yes than keep it and play it.

 

[Wario64]

You play for the state of a bar code on your box?
Does the game works perfectly? Is everything else perfect? --- if yes than keep it and play it.

dont bother, he wont even play games with greatest hits labels on them

 

[Dr_Cogent]

dont bother, he wont even play games with greatest hits labels on them

That's just stupid IMO.

 

[Stinkles]

"This cartridge says Clu Clu Land, but when I boot it up, it is Ice Climber."


Oh wait, that was me and a torx screwdriver circa 1986.

 

[GamerShu]

"This cartridge says Clu Clu Land, but when I boot it up, it is Ice Climber."


Oh wait, that was me and a torx screwdriver circa 1986.

lol u switched the games inside the cartridge??

 

[impirius]

When I worked at GameRush, one very belligerent fellow demanded his cash back for a non-defective copy of World Poker Tour, saying, "it wasn't what I thought it was."

 

[Suikoguy]

are u serious....so that means i would never have to pay for games anymore? i just could freely rent from gamestop?? :lol

Stores have the right to refuse service if you abuse it. All they have to do is get permission from their DM, in which case there is really nothing you can do.

But, there is certainly nothing wrong with exchanging a game every once and awhile, but starting doing it weekly and there is likely going to be a problem.

 

[Stinkles]

When I worked at GameRush, one very belligerent fellow demanded his cash back for a non-defective copy of World Poker Tour, saying, "it wasn't what I thought it was."

Actually, in the UK, that used to be a legit reason - "unfit for the purpose intended" so if the purpose was to have fun, you can take it back. Of course, they can also just refuse.

 

[Umpteen]

I bought a new copy, non-gh of R&C off eBay and for some reason the barcode has a hole punched in it. It was sealed so I have no idea how or why it was. Anyway, my plan was to buy a used, non-gh copy at EB games and switch the covers and return it. I figure I'll only get credit which is fine, but I can't think of a good excuse other that it's scratched or something.

I never have a problem returning games. Then again, I am a lady so most guys in any sort of gaming/techno store assume I am clueless.

I usually say: "hey this won't boot up in my playstation. I don't know why."
or "I got this for my boyfriend but he already has one!"

 

[Ranger X]

Stores have the right to refuse service if you abuse it. All they have to do is get permission from their DM, in which case there is really nothing you can do.

But, there is certainly nothing wrong with exchanging a game every once and awhile, but starting doing it weekly and there is likely going to be a problem.

True. And this is the reason why EBgames (at least in Canada) removed their 14 days policy. People did abuse so now it's "no refunds" no matter what you do.

People abusing policies are stupid. And their stupidity punishes everyone. Sad.

 

[Squirrel Killer]

"This cartridge says Clu Clu Land, but when I boot it up, it is Ice Climber."

That reminds me of a Violent Femmes CD I bought a long long time ago. When I put it in the CD player, it was some lame ass R&B/Pop crap even though even the label was labeled Violent Femmes. I took it back to the record store and the asshole clerk didn't believe me even after listening to it. I had to grab another shopper in the store to confirm to this tone deaf moron that some Marvin Gaye wannabe was not the Violent Femmes.