Gamestop pulled a dick move.

SgtPotato · 08-24-11, 12:46 PM

http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/deus-ex-...1190175p1.html

Well, that was a pretty stupid thing to do by opening the brand new, sealed game and take things out.

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Penguin · 08-24-11, 12:53 PM

Yes, a dumb action. If the coupon is advertised on the case they could also get into legal trouble.

But who the hell prints out emails, takes a picture of it and puts it back online?

Dowly · 08-24-11, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtPotato

*******ING

Think you misspelled that.

SgtPotato · 08-24-11, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Think you misspelled that.

wait... I'm pretty sure that I typed the seven-letter swearing word.

Dowly · 08-24-11, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtPotato

wait... I'm pretty sure that I typed the seven-letter swearing word.

Well, I can't figure it out.

Sailor Steve · 08-24-11, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtPotato

wait... I'm pretty sure that I typed the seven-letter swearing word.

And I'm pretty sure that you're casually ignoring the forum rules. This seems to be happening every day now, and it's going to stop. The forum moderator has indicated that he's going to start handing out infractions very soon.

FIREWALL · 08-24-11, 02:35 PM

I gave a call to the Manager of my local GameStop and Personal Friend.

He wasn't happy about it especially, NOT being able to tell customers about it before Purchase.

But orders is orders when it comes from Corporate. It's either do it or, they'll replace you with someone who can.

And with these Tough economic times and High unemployment their lined up for your job.

Anthony W. · 08-24-11, 02:43 PM

I bought FSX (lost the copy I bought in 2009) a few weeks ago and it was like that.

They had the activation code blacked out (want pics of where it's been blacked out and the slip of paper?) in the box and handed it to me on a slip of paper - and guess what - it didn't work! I had to use a friend's code. What ticks me off even more so is that any legit FSX key will work with any FSX copy no matter who's disks you used - so the code they gave me clearly isn't even for FSX.

I called them and they said they couldn't do anything and since I had lost the receipt, I couldn't get a refund.

I have said since them that I will never go to gamestop again.

Highbury · 08-24-11, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtPotato

wait... I'm pretty sure that I typed the seven-letter swearing word.

You have 7 *s and 1 ing, that makes a 10 letter word. Now you have gone and confused Dowly AND broken the rules. Shameful

SgtPotato · 08-24-11, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

And I'm pretty sure that you're casually ignoring the forum rules. This seems to be happening every day now, and it's going to stop. The forum moderator has indicated that he's going to start handing out infractions very soon.

What do you mean that I've been ignoring the rules every day? I haven't been on this forums for 2 months until now.

SgtPotato · 08-24-11, 02:58 PM

I guess I screwed it up...

nikimcbee · 08-24-11, 02:58 PM

in before Sailor Steve....

Wait, wut?

I believe an acceptable bad word for subsim would be smurf.

Please listen to Steve and if you don't remember them, please reread them.

(helps avoid problems

)

SgtPotato · 08-24-11, 03:02 PM

I'm sure I typed the stars before I submitted the thread.

Anyway, point taken and lesson learned... :P

Penguin · 08-24-11, 03:41 PM

I also edited my post - like the well-behaving guy I am

If I get an infraction, so it may be, don't want to cop out by editing.

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I believe an acceptable bad word for subsim would be smurf.

Damned, too late to copyright the idea. There are already t-shirts available: http://www.myteespot.com/images/Images_d/img_fTNoV5.jpg

08-24-11, 12:46 PM	#1
SgtPotato Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In your ocean, sinking your ships Posts: 721 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Gamestop pulled a dick move. http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/deus-ex-...1190175p1.html Well, that was a pretty stupid thing to do by opening the brand new, sealed game and take things out. deleted Last edited by SgtPotato; 08-24-11 at 03:00 PM.

08-24-11, 12:53 PM	#2
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Yes, a dumb action. If the coupon is advertised on the case they could also get into legal trouble. But who the hell prints out emails, takes a picture of it and puts it back online? Last edited by Penguin; 08-24-11 at 03:37 PM. Reason: no more stars

08-24-11, 02:35 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I gave a call to the Manager of my local GameStop and Personal Friend. He wasn't happy about it especially, NOT being able to tell customers about it before Purchase. But orders is orders when it comes from Corporate. It's either do it or, they'll replace you with someone who can. And with these Tough economic times and High unemployment their lined up for your job. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-24-11, 02:43 PM	#8
Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I bought FSX (lost the copy I bought in 2009) a few weeks ago and it was like that. They had the activation code blacked out (want pics of where it's been blacked out and the slip of paper?) in the box and handed it to me on a slip of paper - and guess what - it didn't work! I had to use a friend's code. What ticks me off even more so is that any legit FSX key will work with any FSX copy no matter who's disks you used - so the code they gave me clearly isn't even for FSX. I called them and they said they couldn't do anything and since I had lost the receipt, I couldn't get a refund. I have said since them that I will never go to gamestop again. __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

08-24-11, 02:58 PM	#12
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	in before Sailor Steve.... Wait, wut? I believe an acceptable bad word for subsim would be smurf. Please listen to Steve and if you don't remember them, please reread them. (helps avoid problems) __________________

08-24-11, 03:02 PM	#13
SgtPotato Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In your ocean, sinking your ships Posts: 721 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	I'm sure I typed the stars before I submitted the thread. Anyway, point taken and lesson learned... :P