Best buy presell.. - Guild Wars Forums

ProDuctTapeUser · Apr 08, 2005, 05:11 AM // 05:11

The presell at best buy costs 10 $...is this a deposit, that is counted towards the full version when it is released? or is the presell completely unrelated to the full version, and it just gives a few extras before the game is released?

Ren Falconhand · Apr 08, 2005, 05:15 AM // 05:15

I belive it is a pre-sell You buy it and save your receipt so they can take the $10 off the price of the Full Game.

William of Orange · Apr 08, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Well, the topic has shown up elsewhere, I tried to do a quick search for it but for some odd reason nothing showed up. I just posted in the thread two days ago though, so I do have an answer.

From what people are saying, Best Buy is trying to screw those of us who have Preordered through them, saying that they will not honor the preorder as an actual deposit for the game, and that you must pay full retail price for the game once it is released on the 28th. I see no possible way for them to actually get away with that, and what I'm thinking has happened, or rather hoping has happened, would be that some Best Buy salesperson had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. Not an all too uncommon occurence, what with the work ethic of today's youth (a majority at least, I'm happy to say that I'm not counted amongst that group), but if there is a problem, you'll definitely want to rant and rave to a manager about it, and don't relent until justice prevails. I'll be going in at about 12:40 PM on the 28th to pick up my copy, and I'll try and find a computer to post what happened so others know ahead of time.

Captain Cadogan · Apr 08, 2005, 05:22 AM // 05:22

Best Buy has a deal going: if you pre-order Guild Wars, you get the pre-sell for free (only checked online, can't really say what they'll do for in-store pre-orders). I can only assume that if you bought the pre-sell seperate without pre-ordering, it'll either happen as Ren described or you get shafted. Of course, with the horror stories I've been hearing from Best Buy lately, I wouldn't be all that surprised . . .

Cult_Of_One · Apr 08, 2005, 05:32 AM // 05:32

I think it works the same way as it does pre-ordering thru CompUSA...you spend $10.00 for a pre-order package consisting of a few but not all the same things that come in the collector's edition. I think they apply that $10.00 towards the purchase of the actual game(compusa does anyways) however...the actual game may not ship until the 28th, might want to check that out...

Auh · Apr 08, 2005, 05:38 AM // 05:38

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Originally Posted by William of Orange

Well, the topic has shown up elsewhere, I tried to do a quick search for it but for some odd reason nothing showed up. I just posted in the thread two days ago though, so I do have an answer.

From what people are saying, Best Buy is trying to screw those of us who have Preordered through them, saying that they will not honor the preorder as an actual deposit for the game, and that you must pay full retail price for the game once it is released on the 28th. I see no possible way for them to actually get away with that, and what I'm thinking has happened, or rather hoping has happened, would be that some Best Buy salesperson had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. Not an all too uncommon occurence, what with the work ethic of today's youth (a majority at least, I'm happy to say that I'm not counted amongst that group), but if there is a problem, you'll definitely want to rant and rave to a manager about it, and don't relent until justice prevails. I'll be going in at about 12:40 PM on the 28th to pick up my copy, and I'll try and find a computer to post what happened so others know ahead of time.

Wow.. Electronics Boutique sounds way better than BestBuy. EB's preorders do count as an actual deposit. $5 min deposit to preorder a game. I already bought GW. Just have to pick it up at EB on the 27. Cost around $53.00..... ($49.99 + tax)

Sin · Apr 08, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04

I bought my "beta" that way 6 months ago. Now there is an EB around the corner and I am about to buy it again there to pre-order the Collector's Edition. maybe i'll buy the regular too and give it to a relative--use the previous receipt at Fry's!

Zfactor · Apr 08, 2005, 12:22 PM // 12:22

If I go to BestBuy and they do not honor my preorder then there I predict quite a large amout of me screaming at the management.

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 08, 2005, 12:26 PM // 12:26

What is an extra 5 dollars or so for this fantastic game?

Bgnome · Apr 08, 2005, 01:55 PM // 13:55

ive worked at best buy at the CS desk and this is how pre-orders are supposed to work:
you take your receipt to the CS desk along with the retail box. you tell them that you preordered this game. they will ask you to fill out this thing called a CPO and sign it at the bottom. they will then deduct the preorder price from the purchase price, run the CPO through the printer, and give you the yellow copy once you pay. they may copy your previous receipt as well.
if that does not happen, ask for the manager.

Jaythen Tyradel · Apr 08, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bgnome

ive worked at best buy at the CS desk and this is how pre-orders are supposed to work:
you take your receipt to the CS desk along with the retail box. you tell them that you preordered this game. they will ask you to fill out this thing called a CPO and sign it at the bottom. they will then deduct the preorder price from the purchase price, run the CPO through the printer, and give you the yellow copy once you pay. they may copy your previous receipt as well.
if that does not happen, ask for the manager.

I also worked for Best Buy, and this is how you are supposed to claim pre-orders. Problems usually arise out of two areas:
1. People who pick up the game and go to the register to purchse. Usually results in frustration having to then go wait in the CS line.
2.Idiots (yes) who work there and dont understand thier own stores proceedure.

The 10.00 will be taken off the final price for you. If someone at the CS says no and wants to charge you full price, ask (politely) for a manager or ask for a refund. My understanding is that they have to offer you store credit (more likely to get this) or refund on the preorder, they cant deny you either of those options.

Apr 08, 2005, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#1
ProDuctTapeUser Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Best buy presell.. The presell at best buy costs 10 $...is this a deposit, that is counted towards the full version when it is released? or is the presell completely unrelated to the full version, and it just gives a few extras before the game is released?

Apr 08, 2005, 01:55 PM // 13:55	#10
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	ive worked at best buy at the CS desk and this is how pre-orders are supposed to work: you take your receipt to the CS desk along with the retail box. you tell them that you preordered this game. they will ask you to fill out this thing called a CPO and sign it at the bottom. they will then deduct the preorder price from the purchase price, run the CPO through the printer, and give you the yellow copy once you pay. they may copy your previous receipt as well. if that does not happen, ask for the manager. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

Apr 08, 2005, 05:15 AM // 05:15	#2
Ren Falconhand Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Passed out on my Keyboard from lack of sleep from playing GW too much Guild: The Harpers Profession: R/Mo	I belive it is a pre-sell You buy it and save your receipt so they can take the $10 off the price of the Full Game.

Apr 08, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17	#3
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	Well, the topic has shown up elsewhere, I tried to do a quick search for it but for some odd reason nothing showed up. I just posted in the thread two days ago though, so I do have an answer. From what people are saying, Best Buy is trying to screw those of us who have Preordered through them, saying that they will not honor the preorder as an actual deposit for the game, and that you must pay full retail price for the game once it is released on the 28th. I see no possible way for them to actually get away with that, and what I'm thinking has happened, or rather hoping has happened, would be that some Best Buy salesperson had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. Not an all too uncommon occurence, what with the work ethic of today's youth (a majority at least, I'm happy to say that I'm not counted amongst that group), but if there is a problem, you'll definitely want to rant and rave to a manager about it, and don't relent until justice prevails. I'll be going in at about 12:40 PM on the 28th to pick up my copy, and I'll try and find a computer to post what happened so others know ahead of time.

Apr 08, 2005, 05:22 AM // 05:22	#4
Captain Cadogan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan	Best Buy has a deal going: if you pre-order Guild Wars, you get the pre-sell for free (only checked online, can't really say what they'll do for in-store pre-orders). I can only assume that if you bought the pre-sell seperate without pre-ordering, it'll either happen as Ren described or you get shafted. Of course, with the horror stories I've been hearing from Best Buy lately, I wouldn't be all that surprised . . .

Apr 08, 2005, 05:32 AM // 05:32	#5
Cult_Of_One Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	I think it works the same way as it does pre-ordering thru CompUSA...you spend $10.00 for a pre-order package consisting of a few but not all the same things that come in the collector's edition. I think they apply that $10.00 towards the purchase of the actual game(compusa does anyways) however...the actual game may not ship until the 28th, might want to check that out...

Apr 08, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04	#7
Sin Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Joint :p	I bought my "beta" that way 6 months ago. Now there is an EB around the corner and I am about to buy it again there to pre-order the Collector's Edition. maybe i'll buy the regular too and give it to a relative--use the previous receipt at Fry's!

Apr 08, 2005, 12:22 PM // 12:22	#8
Zfactor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NYC Guild: Freelance Profession: Mo/E	If I go to BestBuy and they do not honor my preorder then there I predict quite a large amout of me screaming at the management.

Apr 08, 2005, 12:26 PM // 12:26	#9
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	What is an extra 5 dollars or so for this fantastic game?