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Old 06-14-2019, 03:38 PM  
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GameStop business model is dying
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/06...-lowest-point/

Starting to wonder if I should use the rest of my gift cards. Was planning to use them when ps5 dropped.
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Old 06-14-2019, 05:54 PM   #2
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Yeah, they're going the way of Blockbuster. Can't remember the last time I visited one. It's been years.
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Old 06-14-2019, 05:57 PM   #3
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I havent bought any games or consoles from them in a decade. but I've bought tshirts and ballcaps. they have some cool game-related stuff other than games.
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Old 06-14-2019, 06:20 PM   #4
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Old 06-14-2019, 06:29 PM   #5
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It's not like they don't deserve it. Can't adapt, go out of business.

They had some of the worst customer service the last time I went to one. Plus they were always pushing something to sign up for, I can't remember what it was but it was some program you pay to get into or some shit.
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Old 06-14-2019, 07:22 PM   #6
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i just buy digital now, **** copies. Its easier to just hit download!~
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Old 06-14-2019, 07:26 PM   #7
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It's not like they don't deserve it. Can't adapt, go out of business.

They had some of the worst customer service the last time I went to one. Plus they were always pushing something to sign up for, I can't remember what it was but it was some program you pay to get into or some shit.
Yeah, the only reason I ever go there is to purchase consoles. The reward site I use for surveys, gives me GameStop gift cards in return. If it wasn't for that, I would never go there. My main worry is them going out of business before I can spend them on a new console. I'm waiting for ps5 right now.

Hopefully there will be plenty of warning if it comes to that.
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Old 06-14-2019, 08:02 PM   #8
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i just buy digital now, **** copies. Its easier to just hit download!~
Yep. I only game on my PC.
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Old 06-15-2019, 01:11 PM   #9
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It's really impressive that they're still turning a profit, but no I don't think they're dying yet.

Once publishers stop trying to charge full price for a digital game and manufacturers remove optical drives, it'll be all over in short order.
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Old 06-15-2019, 01:16 PM   #10
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Old 06-15-2019, 01:57 PM   #11
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It's really impressive that they're still turning a profit, but no I don't think they're dying yet.

Once publishers stop trying to charge full price for a digital game and manufacturers remove optical drives, it'll be all over in short order.
Why would they stop charging full price for digital?
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Old 06-15-2019, 04:44 PM   #12
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Why would they stop charging full price for digital?
Well it has to cost something to mass produce the discs and the covers and ship them to stores. But I don't really care about that. I liked buying digital when there was no tax, now my state decided they want to tax it now. I still buy digital but I am just very very selective about which games I purchase now.
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Old 06-15-2019, 08:33 PM   #13
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I havent bought any games or consoles from them in a decade. but I've bought tshirts and ballcaps. they have some cool game-related stuff other than games.
Did they buy Think Geek? I thought I heard that a while back.

Also, to the OP, the Gamestop by me just closed a few weeks ago. I did a double take as I walked by, almost not even realizing it since I almost never go in.
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Why would they stop charging full price for digital?
Because they don't have to deal with shipping costs, disc printing and giving a cut of every single sale to the retailer.

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Did they buy Think Geek? I thought I heard that a while back.

Also, to the OP, the Gamestop by me just closed a few weeks ago. I did a double take as I walked by, almost not even realizing it since I almost never go in.
Years ago. They take half of whatever initial allotment they are promised and bundle it was dumb shit for stupid prices, and list it on Think Geek.
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Because they don't have to deal with shipping costs, disc printing and giving a cut of every single sale to the retailer.
These are reasons why they SHOULD. Doesn't mean they will. They're already putting the middle man out of business with convenience. If people are willing to keep paying $70+ they will keep charging it. No reason to cut the price.
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