Gamestop still sells used games as new?

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

If you pre-order the game its unlikely you would get a used copy. They would only do that to you if they ran out of new copies, which is a scary thing to think about.

How could it possibly be used if you get it the first day?

well its not gonna be used if they sell it the first day LOL, but yessss they do sell used games as new, they say "its not sealed because its the last one, is that ok", and ur at the register and dont wanna look like a cheap ass so u say "ummmm ok" but they are used but in flawless condition, but still pisses me off

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

luke89330

Remember people, they only do it if you let them.

how are you going to get a used copy when you will be getting it on its release day?

[QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

dotWithShoes

That is completely false

Open means used, that's one of the main ways to check if the game is used "Does it still have it's wrapping?" No? Then it's used

They get the games ahead of time and lend them out to employees to play then have them on site the second the game's launch day comes. Usually when they cannot fill preorders it means either an employee bought the game he was using or he lost or damaged it.

Not only is an opened game considered used but many states and now bringing Gamestop to court over the fact that they'll selling items that are opened as new.

Everyone should do themselves a favor and only buy games from reputable stores

I would never preorder a game & then pick up one that has been opened. To me once a game seal has been broken it automatically drops to used value.

[QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

dotWithShoes

Remember people, they only do it if you let them.

heretrix

But that takes actually standing up for yourself, which based on the various online complaints, shows people rarely do so. :P

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

Remember people, they only do it if you let them.

Lionheart08

But that takes actually standing up for yourself, which based on the various online complaints, shows people rarely do so. :P

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

Remember people, they only do it if you let them.

Lionheart08

But that takes actually standing up for yourself, which based on the various online complaints, shows people rarely do so. :P

If you can't stand up to a gamestop clerk, then you are doing life wrong.

If you Pre-Order it then how can it be used and also, I doubt it's going to be used out of all days the FIRST day.b3yondstupidity

They get the games early and then people who work there are allowed to play the games until the release date

Here's their policy just so no one can obscure the facts.....

"Associates are allowed to check out one item of store merchandise for personal use for up to four days. Merchandise checkout is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked at any time.

Hardware, accessories, sealed CDs or software programs that must be altered to install may not be checked out. If the on-hand quantity of a product equals one, the item cannot be checked out. Hot titles may also be prohibited from being checked out, regardless of the on-hand quantity in the store.

Associates may only check out items from the store in which they work. Associates are personally responsible for any merchandise they are allowed to check out.

Merchandise must be properly checked out in the Employee Merchandise Check Out Log in the Game Planner.

If the product is returned in unsellable condition, or if anything is missing from the package, or if the product is not returned, the Associate must purchase the product at the current price less Associate discount.

Copying of the software and/or manuals/instructions is illegal and is strictly prohibited. Merchandise that leaves the store without being properly checked out or purchase is considered to be unauthorized removal of Company property and may result in performance coaching up to and including termination of your employment."

There's more too

READ ALL ABOUT IT EVERYONE

Well I'm glad I no longer shop at Gamestop.

I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts?luke89330

Even if the item has been opened(ie: plastic removed from the keepcase), if the game has never been sold, it is still new. Being opened does not mean its used. Used means its been sold before. Ever bought a new car that had 0 miles on it? A used car thats never had its engine started before? Don't think so, its still new. People for some odd reason have this major hate for GameStop. dotWithShoes

If you think that's fair then by all means continue to give them your money. I choose to tell them to go to hell.

[QUOTE="Lionheart08"]

[QUOTE="heretrix"]

Remember people, they only do it if you let them.

heretrix

But that takes actually standing up for yourself, which based on the various online complaints, shows people rarely do so. :P

If you can't stand up to a gamestop clerk, then you are doing life wrong.

Yeah, Gamestop, more so the employee who worked there that day, ticked me off the other day when I bought my 360. He kept trying to pressure me into buying the store warranty because of RROD when I already knew Microsoft offers a warranty for the first three years. When I told him this, he kept trying to convince me I was wrong and it's only good for year.

So yeah, like you said, as long as you don't let them, you can't be ripped off.

[QUOTE="luke89330"]I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts?Avenger1324

They're opened on arrival (before the game's launch date) and lent out to workers to be returned before the release date

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] Even if the item has been opened(ie: plastic removed from the keepcase), if the game has never been sold, it is still new. Being opened does not mean its used. Used means its been sold before. Ever bought a new car that had 0 miles on it? A used car thats never had its engine started before? Don't think so, its still new. People for some odd reason have this major hate for GameStop. dotWithShoes

That is completely false

Open means used, that's one of the main ways to check if the game is used "Does it still have it's wrapping?" No? Then it's used

They get the games ahead of time and lend them out to employees to play then have them on site the second the game's launch day comes. Usually when they cannot fill preorders it means either an employee bought the game he was using or he lost or damaged it.

Not only is an opened game considered used but many states and now bringing Gamestop to court over the fact that they'll selling items that are opened as new.

Everyone should do themselves a favor and only buy games from reputable stores

[QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

dotWithShoes

This is exactly why they continue to sell new games which have been opened. Buy what you want but nothing you can say will remove the fact I will not pay full price for something that has been removed from it's original packaging. Also employees are allowed to take games home and if you think they have never taken a game home for a few days and then sold it as new you really are nieve.

If you get it the day it comes out, they should give you an unopened, factory sealed copy. For new releases, they tend to have a nice supply of new copies. Also, in regards to employees taking home games: I have personally seen them take home unopened brand-new copies of games. I'm not sure if they sell them as used when they return them or not though.

well its not gonna be used if they sell it the first day LOL, but yessss they do sell used games as new, they say "its not sealed because its the last one, is that ok", and ur at the register and dont wanna look like a cheap ass so u say "ummmm ok" but they are used but in flawless condition, but still pisses me off

kingmanbrosky

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

luke89330

[QUOTE="kingmanbrosky"]

well its not gonna be used if they sell it the first day LOL, but yessss they do sell used games as new, they say "its not sealed because its the last one, is that ok", and ur at the register and dont wanna look like a cheap ass so u say "ummmm ok" but they are used but in flawless condition, but still pisses me off

ghost5891

Yeah, that whole "we open them so no one steals them" is crap though

Other stores with much larger inventories sell games without having to resort to gutting them when they arrive.

It's just another excuse the stores use so they can get away with their illegal practices

[QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

RockysCatnipCo

Again, not true

They are opened upon arrival to the stores, BEFORE the release date

Employees have the games at home before the launch date

People really don't read through the thread before posting..

If you preorder it at Gamestop you will get a BRAND NEW copy of the game. Don't worry about it and don't listen to these people. The whole thing about Gamestop selling new games as used is stupid. They open at least 1 copy of every game to have a display case out on the floor. If you somehow are unlucky and get the last copy of the game you will get the one that was opened. All you have to do is refuse it... its that simple.

But to clear this up if you reserve the game. You will get one in a sealed case. I understand there are some bad Gamestop stores out there. There are also really good ones.

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

Jaysonguy

Again, not true

They are opened upon arrival to the stores, BEFORE the release date

Employees have the games at home before the launch date

[QUOTE="Avenger1324"][QUOTE="luke89330"]I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts?Jaysonguy

They're opened on arrival (before the game's launch date) and lent out to workers to be returned before the release date

Speaking from experience (I went to a Gamestop on the first day of release of Dragon Quest V and Street Fighter IV) they didn't even have the boxes which the games were shipped in open yet.

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

shawn7324

Its called the Gut Copy. the Boxes on the shelves for new games are the actual game boxes, and the games have been taken out of the box for security they are never played and are in perfect condition and are re-sealed when they are purchased.

I used to work for the company, I told them its not right then, and its still not now. but never the less, they are unplayed copies and you will still recieve full credit if returned.

Yea, it sucks, but does it really matter? Your opening it as soon as you get home anyway, Your buying a game at Gamestop to go and resell it on ebay?, If you were your an idiot. You should be buying those games at other stores that sell new games cheaper. Walmart, Amazon ect.. always sell new games cheaper than Bestbuy or Gamestop.

Hell Amazon.ca half the time sells new releases 10 bucks cheaper if you pre order.

[QUOTE="ghost5891"][QUOTE="kingmanbrosky"]

well its not gonna be used if they sell it the first day LOL, but yessss they do sell used games as new, they say "its not sealed because its the last one, is that ok", and ur at the register and dont wanna look like a cheap ass so u say "ummmm ok" but they are used but in flawless condition, but still pisses me off

Jaysonguy

Yeah, that whole "we open them so no one steals them" is crap though

Other stores with much larger inventories sell games without having to resort to gutting them when they arrive.

It's just another excuse the stores use so they can get away with their illegal practices

No, more than Half the Gamestops and EB's don't have Barcode Detectors at the Door. Anyone can walk out with a box. I had to chase people down the street plenty of times for Trying to Grab Accessories and run off. Caught them all though, Im glad Im a fast runner.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="ghost5891"] no it's true. they gut at least 1 new game to put out on the shelf. it's just part of loss prevention. would you want to put hundreds of games worth 60 dollars each on a shelf and possibly have several stolen. plus i can tell you new games go in white sleeves and used in yellow sleeves. just like there price labels.Zemus

Yeah, that whole "we open them so no one steals them" is crap though

Other stores with much larger inventories sell games without having to resort to gutting them when they arrive.

It's just another excuse the stores use so they can get away with their illegal practices

No, more than Half the Gamestops and EB's don't have Barcode Detectors at the Door. Anyone can walk out with a box. I had to chase people down the street plenty of times for Trying to Grab Accessories and run off. Caught them all though, Im glad Im a fast runner

[QUOTE="RockysCatnipCo"][QUOTE="luke89330"]

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

Jaysonguy

Again, not true

They are opened upon arrival to the stores, BEFORE the release date

Employees have the games at home before the launch date

Hello, I got some store credit and I wish to pre-order a copy of CoD:MW2 at Gamestop, however I recently read articles about Gamestop selling used copies of games as new, is this still true? I really don't want an already opened and used copy of CoD:MW2 on the first day. Thoughts? Facts?

Thanks

Honestly, if you don't approve of it, then don't buy at GameStop, it aint hurting their feelings any.dotWithShoes

Saying that the seal of a game isn't important doesn't sound right to me. There is no better feeling from buying a new item & ripping the wrap yourself. I was dissapointed when I went to GS once when I bought a DS game the employee told me it was the last copy. I was like what can I say I want the game & they had that sale so I took it anyway.

Saying that the seal of a game isn't important doesn't sound right to me. There is no better feeling from buying a new item & ripping the wrap yourself. I was dissapointed when I went to GS once when I bought a DS game the employee told me it was the last copy. I was like what can I say I want the game & they had that sale so I took it anyway.

4dry4n

oh boo hoo. you can't rip off the plastic and thrrow it away. Who really cares...it plays perfectly fine, nothing is wrong iwth the disk. It's totally irrational to not want to buy a game and go out of your way JUST to have a plastic wrap around your case that you're going to throw away...Do you honestly stare at the box more than you play the game? If not, then why do you care if there's no plastic? I understand if they sell you a used copy without the original box or something, but a piece of trash? It really is unimportant.

About gamestop selling used games as new is that they open the new games and put the box up for display then they keep the disk somewhere else so it doens't get stolen. I have heard of employees borrowing new games and when they're odne they still sell it as new. Either way, it doesn't really matter to me..no problems with the disk, who cares.

I'd never buy a new game unless it was still in it's plastic wrapping (and in the the 360's case, had the security sticker still attached.)

In fact, I don't even consider a game new otherwise.

I'd never buy a new game unless it was still in it's plastic wrapping (and in the the 360's case, had the security sticker still attached.)

In fact, I don't even consider a game new otherwise.

FamiBox

You are a very good person for that

I have a grave fear for individuals who are happy to get less

yeah i never liked that they try it all the time i still shop there but i never let them sell me something brand new that isnt wrapped in plastic if thats the last one left i just go to another store. I dont blame them the store at my local mall did have alot of theft problems with people stealing the games out of the cases this was a really long time ago . Even when they started putting them in those hard plastic cases with the lock like best buy does now people would still steal them.

All i can say is dont buy that copy its not a big deal someone will but it dosent have to be you and its a good business move you shouldnt boycott gamestop just because of that. Just say no they will gladly get a sealed one if they have it sometimes the floor copy is the only one left though.

This is true. I've talked to Gamestop employees, it really happens. If the game is wrapped in plastic though, then that's safe. Pre-ordering things should be fine, as they have to be plastic sealed.

This is true. I've talked to Gamestop employees, it really happens. If the game is wrapped in plastic though, then that's safe. Pre-ordering things should be fine, as they have to be plastic sealed.

DevilBorg

There's a reason why I've never bought a single game from GameStop that was labeled new. Some stores around here I think are pretty good. Then then there are a couple that I'd bea lot more skeptical of. Either way, I haven't seen a game yet that's interested me where the preorder bonus items were worth getting it at GS as opposed to another place where I could earn points or get money off.