Kane99 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 When it comes to buying video games at a game store, thrift store, or any store, are there any pet peeves you have when it comes to buying physical games? Whether it be used games or new. I think my biggest pet peeves are scalpers who buy up limited edition stuff and try to sell it at a higher cost. They're some of the worst, especially if you're a fan and just want that game or item they're inflating the price of. Another pet peeve is resellers or people who will go to stores, buy up all the cheap inventory, and will charge ebay or market prices on every game they get. Resellers are often as bad as scalpers imo, as they tend to go to places to get deals, and then go and sell them at a markup later. Another pet peeve is stores putting stickers or writing on the case, sleeve or disc. Gamestop has done this over the years and they've gotten better, but there are people who will sell games by putting stickers on the label even. That bugs me big time. What are your pet peeves when buying from game stores or any stores selling used/new physical games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I totally get where you're coming from, especially about the scalpers and resellers. It's frustrating to see prices skyrocket on games you genuinely want to play, not just collect. One of my biggest pet peeves is when stores don't properly check the condition of used games. I've bought a few 'like new' games only to find scratches on the disc or missing manuals when I get home. It makes the shopping experience feel like a gamble sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 10 hours ago, killamch89 said: I totally get where you're coming from, especially about the scalpers and resellers. It's frustrating to see prices skyrocket on games you genuinely want to play, not just collect. One of my biggest pet peeves is when stores don't properly check the condition of used games. I've bought a few 'like new' games only to find scratches on the disc or missing manuals when I get home. It makes the shopping experience feel like a gamble sometimes. I hate it when I get games from stores, and I begin to have issues trying to play that particular game. It is one of those things that can make me feel really angry and frustrated. I don't even always want to think about it at all. killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 13 hours ago, Knight Barida said: I hate it when I get games from stores, and I begin to have issues trying to play that particular game. It is one of those things that can make me feel really angry and frustrated. I don't even always want to think about it at all. I used to have that issue all the time when I bought physical copies of games especially used ones. All it took was a huge scratch on the disc and it wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Oh! I understand your frustration with scalpers and resellers because almost all of them are known to inflate prices and also limit availability. Another pet peeve is poorly maintained stores with disorganized shelves and that makes it so hard to find games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 9/1/2024 at 3:04 PM, Lens said: Oh! I understand your frustration with scalpers and resellers because almost all of them are known to inflate prices and also limit availability. Another pet peeve is poorly maintained stores with disorganized shelves and that makes it so hard to find games. Facts. A disorganized store is a huge turn-off for me as well. It gets even more frustrating when the staff don't know where to locate the games either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 13 hours ago, killamch89 said: Facts. A disorganized store is a huge turn-off for me as well. It gets even more frustrating when the staff don't know where to locate the games either. I don't really wanna start with the long lines, empty shelves, and missing pre-orders. There was one in my area, it was a disorganized store with clueless staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I usually get frustrated with Scalpers and resellers inflating prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 8 hours ago, Scorpion said: I usually get frustrated with Scalpers and resellers inflating prices. Yes, Scalpers and resellers Inflating the prices can make gaming very inaccessible to so many people. It's even more frustrating if it's a limited edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Button Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 10 hours ago, Lens said: Yes, Scalpers and resellers Inflating the prices can make gaming very inaccessible to so many people. It's even more frustrating if it's a limited edition. Same here! I also think disorganized store shelves can also make it so hard to find specific games. Or the worst can even be buying a game only to find that it's damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
