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5. Re: Op Ed Nov 27, 2008, 08:32 dryden555
 
the gamestop's in NYC are way too deeply annoying to shop in (urban youth should not be allowed to work retail in any capacity), so I just wait for the price of a game to go down on amazon. There's always a game to play for 25 bucks if you lag behind releases by 3 months.  
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4. Re: Op Ed Nov 26, 2008, 21:34 The Half Elf
 
Considering they 'gave out' 800 million in trade in credit, you figure they made at least twice that much on re-selling the game.

At this point I'm sorta interested in what would happen if the companies/devs got a piece of that pie.
 
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3. Re: Op Ed Nov 26, 2008, 19:26 ldonyo
 
I guess game publishers just expect everyone to start a 'played game' collection then? You know, because games age like fine wine.  
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2. Re: Op Ed Nov 26, 2008, 19:05 Charlie_Six
 
off topic but i heard Gamestop employees make zero money. So if you ever get a bad attitude from an employee, you know why

On topic.. I totally agree with Gamestop here. The second hand games market is how I can afford to play games. It's also why I stay away from digital distribution. I currently have 4 games up for auction on Ebay. Buying/selling used games keeps things really affordable.

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1. Re: Op Ed Nov 26, 2008, 18:43 selection7
 
What she means by "get them upset" is "cause them to pirate", as opposed to "stop buying games", which is what they should do from the standpoint of making a stand based on principle.  
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