Why do you hate Gamestop?

[Dr. wonderful]

Not really, I used to work there.


The only thing I hated about The GS I worked at, was that fucking television ad that plays all. fucking. day.

But other than that, I and my co-workers TRIED to be a nice bunch and subvert other peoples ideas bout Gamestop.

 

[GAunderrated]

anc[is]This is relevant and funny


I don't go in there much anymore, so the only thing that bugs me besides the preorder harassment they have to go through is that the manager of my Gamestop looked at me like I just spit on his mothers grave when I bought Steam cash and absolutely nothing else.

I'd also like to add this video to it as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS_s9gyjYcQ&feature=player_embedded

 

[malestrithe]

They are hated for no other reason than they are the big company and nothing else. Any excuse we can come up with is simply justification for the big hatred.

 

[xXTheParadoxXx]

I don't.
The gamestop in Derry was pretty good before it shut down.
I went in to GameStop 2 days before Skyrim was released to pay off the last of my preorder and the guy at the counter gave me my hat and the 2 books there and then since they would probably end up running out during the midnight launch. I'm kind of sad they're gone since the Game guys aren't nearly as good

 

[sethisjimmy]

They are hated for no other reason than they are the big company and nothing else. Any excuse we can come up with is simply justification for the big hatred.

That doesn't really make sense. People hate gamestop because of their policies and the actions of their employees, not simply because they are a big company.

Justification for "big hatred" of them isn't just "excuses" they are actual valid reasons, and they aren't used simply for justification of mindless hatred, they're legitimate complaints people have.

 

[Sanshou]

1- Pushing buying used, go fuck yourself, no I dont want you to go get me a used copy off the shelf, I want to support the people who makes the games you stupid fucktard

Fair enough if you dont want a used game, just politely tell them that, they're just trying to help. And there's no need to be a prick about it. Being British and middle class means that social etiquette is sort of the norm, but the rest of the world cant really be that misanthropic?

I am never a prick about it in the store. I was raised to be polite even if I loathe a person or what they are doing. I politely decline and tell them I would prefer new which is why I picked up a new copy of the game.

That does not mean I cant vent about it when I am not dealing with a person just doing their job, I used to work retail and I know what a pain it can be, which is another reason I strive to be the best customer I can be when I go into stores.

Thats fair enough, its just that your first post made it sound like you were the sort of person who had a special knife prepared for people who offer you games that have been previously played.

Thank you replying to my what I guess was abit of a flamebait post without the rude self righteousness what many people with an internet connection posses.

 

[deathzero021]

I have nothing against Gamestop except for the way they handle used games. They don't test them and so i've bought quite a handful of unusable used games.

Also people complaining about pricing? that's just stupid. it's not Gamestop's choice really. it's the publishers, also the cost for making games is getting higher by the year with AAA games, they need to make that money back and then some, for it to be worth it at all. Also where can you find a lower priced brand new game? certainly not at Walmart and even at Amazon you won't get a brand new copy for less. (used maybe - but that's because anybody can sell anything there, like eBay)

The fact they have used games is the only reason i go to Gamestop. seriously, where else can you go to buy games that are over 6 months old? There are still PS2 games i haven't played that i buy at Gamestop for super cheap prices. (they always got a huge amount of games from 15 dollars and under)

only time i consider spending the money for shipping online is when i can't find a working copy at a nearby Gamestop.

I'll also point out how hating the employees is a bit unfair. It's not like all Gamestop employees are the same person. Your experience will be different from one store to another. Also pushing sales is common in just about any successful retail store. just say no and be on your way. i've never had a problem.

i do wish they had more used games WITH the case but again, not so much their fault when it's really all the idiot casual gamers that sell games they pull out of their pockets with no case or anything.

 

[RooksEye]

As a long time customer, now employee, of GameStop, I have to say I've never had a problem with them. As I said in an earlier thread, it really comes down to the employees. Yeah, I've gotten shitty service at a store or two, but 90% of the time, I've been treated very well and that's what I strive for as an employee.

As for price, I really can't argue: We can be a bit pricey, I'll admit it. But is anyone forcing you to buy that game? No, so go shop around, look for a better price.

With the condition, it's hit and miss. See, at the store I work at, I know for a fact all the employees are very picky about scratches and the quality of the disc. But, we get discs from other stores all across the country and I can't attest to the quality of associate at other places. Check the disc before you leave, ask if they have a better one. 9 out of 10 times, we'll gladly do it. Case doesn't matter, you all are just being picky. Don't want a broken or generic case? Buy a new copy and don't buy it if it's opened. Again, no one is forcing you to buy it.

Pre-orders: God, do I hate hearing about preorders. Look, we're gonna ask you: That's a fact. No getting around that. Don't want to preorder? Just tell them no thanks. Most of the time, we won't ask a second time.

 

[White_Lama]

Well, I'm from Sweden and the only good gamestore close to me is Gamestop, know the people there quite well.

Nice people and reasonable prices, so either we Swedes are just nicer to our customers or that store in particular has hired good people.

If you tell them the game you bought was scratched, they fix it for you for free and such.

 

[Drefanator]

I have no problem with the gamestop near me, for the most part the people there are very likeable and always willing to strike up a conversation, I've never had a problem with a broken game or scratched discs. Over priced? A bit, but the only place to buy games around me is the EB games (owned by gamestop) and Wal-mart.


The EB games near me, despite being in the same mall as the Gamestop is full of jerks who have always been rude. So I never go in there. And screw walmart.

 

[DJ_DEnM]

I don't HATE Gamestop, but there have been some moments which make me question my loyalty. I do however love the employees there. Great people really. Last time I walked in (2 weeks after being out of the country) the first thing I hear is "Hey did I see you at the Magic[:the gathering] draft yesterday?". They recognize my face, which is good. As to why I doubt them, they wanted to give me $9.00 about 2 dollars for Powergig (They wouldn't take the guitar, so it was only the game). After some negotiation outside of the shop with friends over the phone, I walked back in and proudly told them I sold the game for $20.00; We all had a good laugh.

 

[Eddie the head]

No. Why would I? They provide a service that is useful to me, and are always nice to me why would I hate them. Yeah they are more expensive then the internet, but a lot of the time it's just more convenient to stop by the store. People pay for convenience.

 

[Tiamattt]

Never had that happen, the ones around here are willing to take exchanges without a receipt around the holidays.[/quote]

That's great for you and your community, but that really doesn't change the fact that the store I went to lied to my face instead of honoring a deal that they themselves made up to help sell stuff. Obviously I can't speak for all the gamestops in the world but this one I'm more then happy encourage people to stay away from, especially since the prick that lied to me is still working there.

 

[Zeren]

I hate them for their shitty trade in prices. They gave me 7 bucks for Splinter Cell: Double Agent then put it back on the shelf for 54.99. From that day on, I vowed to never shop there again and I haven't. In fact I haven't even bought a console game since then.

 

[WrcklessIntent]

I don't hate the company. Its just like any really big corporation it just comes down to whether or not you have a good store near you. I worked for them for 2 years and not gonna lie it was awesome. I worked in a strip store one year and a mall the next. I had an awesome boss and district manager so they didn't care if you pushed stuff down people's throats just as long as you were good at task work and had good customer service. I'm seeing a lot of complaints about "I just bought a new game but it was opened." Its called gutting a game when one needed to be on display out on the floor, or several were needed to represent a big sale. No really big store policy on that but I know that on a few occasions if the person was a regular I would knock off 5 or 10%. Word of advice to if you want them to not ask you for preorders and cards so much don't go to a mall store. The year I worked in a strip store numbers were cake but when I was in a mall you actually did have to ask almost every person just to try to make your numbers.

 

[TaintedSaint]

Because new games are 59.99 and used are 57.99 then on some games you have to get an online pass so used turns out to be more expensive then new. And they treat employees like shit. Oh and they are fricking pushy about reorders.

 

[aivalera]

-Games are overpriced. I can get better deals at Amazon, plus a better selection.

-Used games tend to be in mediocre condition, such as having no case. This is a big no-no for someone who has a small interest in collecting like me.

-Employees act like douchebags. I have several Gamestops in my area that I have been to over the years, and I can't think of a Gamestop employee who didn't act like a pushy pre-order whoring jerk. I am told that this isn't completely their fault, as the company makes them do it, but it still makes me hate them.

Must be a regional setting. I don't get this in Pittsburgh.

I agree with FalloutJack. I don't get that crap in Texas. If they did we would have to duel the manly way, with revolvers and cowboy hats, lol.

They do have a problem with inventory though. I wanted Pheonix Wright: Trials and Tribulations, but the only way to get it through Gamestop was to drive for around 6 hours to another store.

In the end I said "Screw that!" and just used amazon.

EDIT: Good boys and girls never trade in games

 

[frizzlebyte]

I don't actually mind the GameStop I go to. The guys there are pretty cool, and I don't mind saying "no" to a couple of pre-order pushes. It's a shame to know they probably get treated like crap by the company, so if I hated GameStop for any reason, it's the fact that the company itself is so hard on the workers.

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

I go maybe three times a year, each time I leave with an old game I was interested for maybe ten dollars. Never have had bad experiences there because I have to go out of my way to be there anyway.

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Because Gamestop(along with every other game store) sells new Xbox 360 games in those horrible cases that destroy the disk just by taking it out of the case. They have broken three games of mine!