It does since online companies tend to offer slightly lower pries to try and get people to use them and if they can dispatch them earlier then they will so that they can gain the maximum advantage since if someone gets what they want earlier and cheaper then they will use it again.
What do you think of pre-ordering?
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Wolfe Tone
Which Way Did He Go?
Well they do. A PS2 game in a normal shop would be around £40, Gameplay will sell them for £30. Also as they dispatch them as soon as they get them there is always a chance that you recieve the game a day early, although with some of the more high profile games it is unlikely.Dabomb18359 said:I don't see how they can charge less and get it to you earlier. I don't think the system works that way...
Dabomb18359
Link Has Become A Jedi
There usually is $5 or more in shipping though. Although that may still be less, I'd trust my game more through a tangible place, not just a website that's out there somewhere.
Thrawn
Emperor
DVDBoxOffice.com They have free worldwide shipping. I haven't ordered anything from them, but I know a couple of people who have.
Dabomb18359
Link Has Become A Jedi
I also don't trust giving out a credit card number. Although I'm sure they can be trusted, it's not as 100% as walking into GameStop and paying $20 ca$h.
Dabomb18359
Link Has Become A Jedi
It's safer than giving away your credit card number, which has access to all your money.
Thrawn
Emperor
And how would your credit card number give access to all your money? Mine doesn't.
Dabomb18359
Link Has Become A Jedi
Unless you have the picture ID, someone who finds your credit card or the number can just go online and use the number to buy things. If this werent' true, there would undoubtedly be more people buying over the internet. No more going to stores for all your grocery needs, just simply click a button. Unfortunately, it's not always that easy.
Thrawn
Emperor
Yes I know, but you said all your money. A credit card does not give someone access to all your money.
Cedric Greene
King
If it's a credit logo on your debit card like mine it does. Back to the topic, I preorder really popular games which I want to play right when they come out or if the have a cool bonus for the preorder. I do these at game shops in the area such as EB Games, Gamestop hell even Toy Works takes preorders. Most times the game is there the night before and I get a call to come get it early. A few times there has been a problem in shipping and they don't show but never had any issue getting a full refund and going somewhere that has one. I would only preorder a game online that I wasn't interested in playing right when it came out and that included something extra like free shipping and or discounted price or gift card so it would save me a trip to the store and not cost any extra. Also for you non-americans you may get a better online price at www.liksang.com for games, and they do free shipping on all games.Thrawn said:
Moff Jerjerrod
Deity
I've only done it once but I don't think I'll ever preorder again. It's just a trick shops use to get your money now rather than later. I've heard the horror stories of those expecting their preorders to arrive on official release day only to have to wait 3-7 days later.
Most of the time you will find the game you want at the store on release day. It may involve a little looking around but you'll find it. I'd rather be in control of whether I get a game on release day or not.
Most of the time you will find the game you want at the store on release day. It may involve a little looking around but you'll find it. I'd rather be in control of whether I get a game on release day or not.
Lozzy_Ozzy
Rapture
you think 3-7 days is a long wait! I waited 7 WEEKS for fire emblem!
Dabomb18359
Link Has Become A Jedi
well Fire Emblem wasn't that special I could wait 7 weeks for it...
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