Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]


Welcome to the PGRF gaming community! Everyone here is very friendly, so don't hesitate to say hi and engage in some video game discussion with all of us! From retro to modern, there's no discrimination here. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the moderators and administrators! Have fun.

Registration is simple, fast, and completely free!
Join our community!




Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Finding Good Gaming Deals
Topic Started: Dec 2 2010, 02:07 AM (475 Views)
sdcpro
Member Avatar
Level 9
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Where do you generally find awesome gaming deals? I live close to Orlando, FL so there are about a total of 40 pawn shops within an hour from my house and I ALWAYS find a deal on something while I'm out. I've seen shops price Mario Kart Wii & New Super Mario Bros Wii at $10 each and sell completely working consoles as broken for cheap. Where do you generally find your gaming deals locally?
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
sonicguy25
Member Avatar
Level 5
[ *  *  *  *  * ]
I always recommend Flea Markets I've found great deals in the past at those. ;)
Check out my YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/sonicguy25

Add me on Xbox 360 and PS3!
GamerTag- sonicfan94
PSN ID- NESgamer94
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bardabar
Member Avatar


It takes a lot of patience, but good deals are everywhere. GameStop has some decent deals occasionally (Buy 2 Get 1, anybody?) as well as GoodWill stores (hit or miss, I check mine once a week). This time of the year Amazon.com has some really terrific deals on newer games, but not much in the way of retro or anything pre-PS2 era. I make sure to check CheapAssGamer.com daily to see what the best deals are out on the internet and in major retail stores. CAG was really helpful for Black Friday and I'm sure it'll lead me to some more good deals before Christmas comes to pass.

But like sonicguy25 said, Flea Markets can be a good place to find older games you can't find at WalMart. I haven't tried a Pawn Shop before but I'll definitely be looking into it.
Posted Image
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
KingJames88
Member Avatar
Ds Games!

I constantly try to get games cheap, and as stated above, buy 2 get 1 sales are great since the games are already cheaper for being used, then I get the small edge discount, then get them all 33% off effectively if I buy 3 of the same price. I also browse amazon a lot as they have random price drops all the time, and ebay sometimes as a last resort for very specific games.
Posted Image
>>My DS Collection Here<< 194 games and counting!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Draven26
Member Avatar


looking online usually finds some good deals for current gen games. amazon usually is considerably cheaper then places like wal-mart, gamestop, best buy etc. gamefly store has used games sales and sometimes some really good deals (i got assassins creed 2 for $7 less then 2 months after it came out) rental places always sell games and often have good deals. as for older consoles, goodwill, and yard sales seem to be most effective for me....and dont forget about ebay!
www.youtube.com/draven2626

Posted Image

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bolton121
Member Avatar
Level 4
[ *  *  *  * ]
I always find newly posted bundles on ebay can be a great steal. Also yer charity shops have come up trumps for me so many times. I mean resident evil 4 limited edition for 70p, boom!
Posted Image




Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
debian4life
Level 3
[ *  *  * ]
Auctions, especially estate auctions. Best way to find auctions is going to http://www.auctionzip.com.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · General Gaming · Next Topic »
Add Reply