Is it morally wrong to... [NOW WITH POLL]

So I purchased a game at gamestop. It was a used copy and I got 10 days to play it and return it if I didn't like it. Is it morally wrong to platinum it during these days and then return it even if I liked it? Returning it will most likely give me credit at gamestop, so they will get my money when I get a new game.

What do you think?

EDIT: I have made it to a poll since many disagree.

I don't see how it's wrong to take advantage of a policy. I'm sure many people buy used games from Gamestop, play it non-stop for the alloted amount of days, and then return it. It might feel wrong, but if you're abiding to the policy then I don't see anything wrong with it.

Morally it is wrong since you are deriving something without giving something back, but it is not black and white. Game retailers rip us off non-stop when they giveus very little money for trade-ins and then go on to sellthem at a much higher price. They don'tdeserve your sympathy!

Morally it is wrong since you are deriving something without giving something back, but it is not black and white. Game retailers rip us off non-stop when they giveus very little money for trade-ins and then go on to sellthem at a much higher price. They don'tdeserve your sympathy!

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So I purchased a game at gamestop. It was a used copy and I got 10 days to play it and return it if I didn't like it. Is it morally wrong to platinum it during these days and then return it even if I liked it? Returning it will most likely give me credit at gamestop, so they will get my money when I get a new game.

Shat do you think?

Kloney

I'm pretty sure the return policy on games you don't like is a week. On moral grounds, though, I say it's alright. It's not like it's costing them anything to lend it to you for a week when they're going to sell it the next anyway.

thats not immoral!! gamespot is immoral i bought a new game once the claim it was new but i know the game was used.gamespot are scams mostly with missinformed fanboys for employees.

thats not immoral!! gamespot is immoral i bought a new game once the claim it was new but i know the game was used.gamespot are scams mostly with missinformed fanboys for employees.

atc-fanatic

Yeah, it's morally wrong. The policy is put in place to protect people from broken used games (the game maybe plays for an hour and then won't load anymore) and to provide a way out if you don't like the game. You would clearly be liking the game but abusing a goodwill policy. While it's certainly not illegal, it's crap like this that gets these policies changed. Then when one day you buy a lemon of a used game, you're stuck with it.LongZhiZi

Gamestop never sells anything new.

That should be obvious from all the broken seals!

If you want a new game, go to Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon, anywhere but Gamestop.

Dude I would do the exact same thing. I need to see if my Gamespot has that returnpolicy :lol:

I think it's the same as stealing. You shouldn't do it. Basides, to do it would ruin it for everyone else because if you do it often enough, GameStop would most likely eliminate the policy to prevent anyone from doing the same thing. But then that wouldn't be fair to the people who actually don't like the game.

Gamestop lets their employees take games home and play them, then they sell them as new. So no, I would feel absolutely no qualms about being dishonest to a dishonest company.

So I purchased a game at gamestop. It was a used copy and I got 10 days to play it and return it if I didn't like it. Is it morally wrong to platinum it during these days and then return it even if I liked it? Returning it will most likely give me credit at gamestop, so they will get my money when I get a new game.

What do you think?

EDIT: I have made it to a poll since many disagree.

Kloney

Personally, I disagree with this practice. But the fact is, their policies is pretty much asking for it so there is no actual "moral" concern.

I voted yes because you said "Even if I liked it".

Lying is morally wrong.

BUT if you are honest and just say "I dont want it" that is another story (I have done this and they had no problem).

Gamestop lets their employees take games home and play them, then they sell them as new. So no, I would feel absolutely no qualms about being dishonest to a dishonest company.

Jackc8

So they must have a shrinkwrapping machine in the back too that does the corner folds just like factory???

I would guess they get to take home USED games and play them.

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Gamestop lets their employees take games home and play them, then they sell them as new. So no, I would feel absolutely no qualms about being dishonest to a dishonest company.

jands42107

So they must have a shrinkwrapping machine in the back too that does the corner folds just like factory???

I would guess they get to take home USED games and play them.

If you've opened it and played it, then, yes it is wrong.

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Gamestop lets their employees take games home and play them, then they sell them as new. So no, I would feel absolutely no qualms about being dishonest to a dishonest company.

So they must have a shrinkwrapping machine in the back too that does the corner folds just like factory???

I would guess they get to take home USED games and play them.

if you get the game INTENDING to return it, then YES. if you get it then find out you dont like it, then NOstarwarsjunky

No it's not. Do you think they don't know people can actually return it after playing it to platinum? They do know, and they don't care. Fact is that they want to promote this thing, I have a friend working at gamestop and told me they get lot of profit from used games rather than new ones and most of their annual profit is made from used games.

GS is a bunch of godless heathens! they tried to give me $2.25 for a trade in on a ps3 game (and thats with 50% extra trade in value!) i dont think burning the store down would even be morally wrong. those guys are shysters just tryin to make a buck. stick it to em any which way you can.

buying used is bad enough as is. youre already cutting out the devs and just lining these usually misinformed fanboys pockets. im guilty of buying used when they have the buy 2 get one free though. the only other time i might give them my money is if there is a nice pre order bonus with a game. other than that, i would rather give my money to somebody who doesnt have an opinion about what im buyin, and then proceed to try n shake me down for five bucks towards any game coming out in the next cpl months.

oh, and i love how they always act if you dont pre order a game with them that its going to be sold out everywhere and your never going to get to play it.

i dont see a problem with it you got what you wanted out of the game.

GameStop's 50% back on all trade-ins deal last month was bs. Dragon-Age was on their shelf used for 55 bucks but trade in credit was 16 bucks and the promo brought it to 26 bucks. I trade in regularly and know that newer games that they charge almost full price for usually trades in for 25 bucks anyways, so it wasnt a promo. They just lowered trade in prices and called it a promo. Was that morally wrong of them? No, thats business mate! Take what you can, give nothing back.

I'd say that it's okay if you think it's okay.

No way. Gamestop buys games from you for 10 bucks and turns around and sells em for 40...

You're taking advantage of their policy, which is again, POLICY.

No, its not wrong. They have a flawed system, and , quite frankly, they deserve the abuse. This is how I rent games for free! They all know I do it. Some have actually mustered up the balls to say something to me about it, and I kindly respond with faux denial and remind them of their policy. Just pretend that you are Robin Hood or John Lennon or somebody sticking it to the man! ;)TheEldestGod

No it's not wrong in my opinion. And you can get your cash back from your return and not their store credit. Pay in cash, the return will be in cash, so technically, they won't make a dime off of you if you do that.

since they screw us when they get a chance , no it's not wrong.

Against Gamestop? No.GrandJury

It's their return policy, they allow you to return it for any reason. They are probably well aware that people do this and don't care.

Morally wrong?

No of course not. :lol:

Besides, what credit? Gamestop gives you like 5 dollars for a used game.

I would say it is "ethically" wrong but definitely not illegal.