Gamestop employee told me: "All of the used PS3 stuff we have is stolen"

[TBoneCapone]

Originally Posted by BluManta

I meant stealing from a shop. Now you put it that way, its quite mean. Stealing from a person is terrible. Stealing from a shop, I dont give a crap.

Oh and i'm not a thief. I see no point in stealing. I like to earn, makes me feel better.

Unless you are a shop owner....then what is the difference?

[Blu Tiger]

Originally Posted by BluManta

I meant stealing from a shop. Now you put it that way, its quite mean. Stealing from a person is terrible. Stealing from a shop, I dont give a crap.

Oh and i'm not a thief. I see no point in stealing. I like to earn, makes me feel better.

Well I don't like any kind of stealing, but I'm sorry for the attack. I think you can tell thieves make me mad

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by TBoneCapone

Unless you are a shop owner....then what is the difference?

If your a shop owner, your a sucker. Get insurence.

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by Blu Tiger

Well I don't like any kind of stealing, but I'm sorry for the attack. I think you can tell thieves make me mad

Its all good m8. I understand, I was a bit harsh not explaining exactly what I ment. Sorry m8.

[DV92Camaro]

Originally Posted by BluManta

I personally dont give a s***. We all die one day. Who cares.

HAHAHAAAAA. I been robbed before and I would still buy stolen stuff. I can always say, "well I didn't know". They'll end up just cracking the thief anyway. True, we all die someday. Shit who knows, I can die later on today for all I know. Live each day like your last. Right? Hahaa. Life is too short.

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by DV92Camaro

HAHAHAAAAA. I been robbed before and I would still buy stolen stuff. I can always say, "well I didn't know". They'll end up just cracking the thief anyway. True, we all die someday. Shit who knows, I can die later on today for all I know. Live each day like your last. Right? Hahaa. Life is too short.

Yes!!!! Exactly what I mean!!! I'm not a thief, coz I don't wanna end up ruining my life if I get caught! Also, i prefer to earn my stuff. And yeah, I might buy a stolen things, as long as there from a shop. Thats also why I never save money, I spend it as soon as I get it. You can die any moment.

[Blu Tiger]

Originally Posted by DV92Camaro

HAHAHAAAAA. I been robbed before and I would still buy stolen stuff. I can always say, "well I didn't know". They'll end up just cracking the thief anyway. True, we all die someday. Shit who knows, I can die later on today for all I know. Live each day like your last. Right? Hahaa. Life is too short.

Yeah...life is short. Might as well as well steal from other people and buy stolen stuff...because today could be your last...

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by Blu Tiger

Yeah...life is short. Might as well as well steal from other people and buy stolen stuff...because today could be your last...

LMAO! Not sure he ment it that way.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by TBoneCapone

That would explain why you are former law enforcement. This is a fact and I have personally seen this happen as well.

ok Tbone, lets review the FIRST POST that I responded to. Employee said "this is stolen...because its worn" THATS IT. All i said is based on that, you cant conclude its stolen.

So you then say "I've seen it happen" and in a later post "to think it doesn't happen at all"...I NEVER SAID IT DOESNT HAPPEN, I'm just saying YOU CANT SAY A CONTROLLER IS STOLEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS NEW. If so, let me know next time you're going to gamestop and I'll watch you make citizens arrest on everyone trading in new stuff...

[Blu Tiger]

Originally Posted by BluManta

LMAO! Not sure he ment it that way.

I know. I just thought it would be funny.

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by Blu Tiger

I know. I just thought it would be funny.

Made me laugh lol.

[baccusboy]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

ok Tbone, lets review the FIRST POST that I responded to. Employee said "this is stolen...because its worn" THATS IT. All i said is based on that, you cant conclude its stolen.

So you then say "I've seen it happen" and in a later post "to think it doesn't happen at all"...I NEVER SAID IT DOESNT HAPPEN, I'm just saying YOU CANT SAY A CONTROLLER IS STOLEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS NEW. If so, let me know next time you're going to gamestop and I'll watch you make citizens arrest on everyone trading in new stuff...

Actually, my point was that it was stolen because it wasn't worn, but turned in as used.

[baccusboy]

Originally Posted by Destiny Is near

i actually work at a Gamestop and we get most PS3 stuff stolen, how do i know its stolen you may Ask?

"Hello Sir how are you doing today"

"Im ok i just wana trade in these things"

"Oh wow, ps3 controllers and PSP memory sticks"

"Ya i dont need them anymore"

"well i guess take a look around pick out what you want"

"Actually i want Cash"

"But you know you lose 20% right?"

"Hmmmmmmm.... ok i still want cash"

so yea we get many things stolen from Ps3 Controllers to PSP Memory sticks, and it doesnt help when they say "Yea im trading them in because my son was caught drinking stolen wine from the Church in school"

the guy was about 21 yrs old

I don't know what it's like in all of your areas around the world, but around here, Pawn shops are watched very closely for stolen merchandise. In fact, they have to keep strict records on where they got the things, etc.

I'm beginning to wonder if this shouldn't be required of GameStop-type resale outlets as well.

[Shu76]

Let's see...

50 inch Sony SXRD 2005
PS2
PS2 wireless logitech remote
Logitech Harmony 880 Remote
Sony DA4ES Reciever
Polk Audio LSi25 Towers
Polk Audio LSi9 BookSelfs
Polk Audio LSiC Center Channel
15 inch CHT Velodyne Subwoofer
Sony DVD Player
2 36 inch Speaker Stands
Monster cables to hook everything up with
Reciepts for all item bought
Manuals to all A/V equipment
Small box of Comics
1 diamond ring from HS graduation from 1994
1 pair of bincoluers (cheap $10 walmart job)
1 roll of wide clear tape
1 laundry bag

What does all this have it common?...It what was stolen from my apartment on 10/31/06 between the hours of 6:30pm and 10:30pm. No clue who dunnit since I don't know anyone in the town where I lived,Told Police who the last person was who knew it was all there..police questioned and came up empty.$11,000+ down the tubes. No renter's insurance. I've since moved out of the state.

[Blu Tiger]

Originally Posted by Shu76

Let's see...

50 inch Sony SXRD 2005
PS2
PS2 wireless logitech remote
Logitech Harmony 880 Remote
Sony DA4ES Reciever
Polk Audio LSi25 Towers
Polk Audio LSi9 BookSelfs
Polk Audio LSiC Center Channel
15 inch CHT Velodyne Subwoofer
Sony DVD Player
2 36 inch Speaker Stands
Monster cables to hook everything up with
Reciepts for all item bought
Manuals to all A/V equipment
Small box of Comics
1 diamond ring from HS graduation from 1994
1 pair of bincoluers (cheap $10 walmart job)
1 roll of wide clear tape
1 laundry bag

What does all this have it common?...It what was stolen from my apartment on 10/31/06 between the hours of 6:30pm and 10:30pm. No clue who dunnit since I don't know anyone in the town where I lived,Told Police who the last person was who knew it was all there..police questioned and came up empty.$11,000+ down the tubes. No renter's insurance. I've since moved out of the state.

Man, that sucks. I feel for you. That's way worse than what happened to me. After I got robbed, I moved out of the state I was living in too. Now I won't have house parties or have people over to my place that I don't fully trust. I have too much valuable stuff. Found out it was a tweaker that had been to one of my house parties that robbed me. That's one dirty, nasty drug. I won't buy stolen or suspected stolen property from anyone. Karma can be a *****.

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by Shu76

Let's see...

50 inch Sony SXRD 2005
PS2
PS2 wireless logitech remote
Logitech Harmony 880 Remote
Sony DA4ES Reciever
Polk Audio LSi25 Towers
Polk Audio LSi9 BookSelfs
Polk Audio LSiC Center Channel
15 inch CHT Velodyne Subwoofer
Sony DVD Player
2 36 inch Speaker Stands
Monster cables to hook everything up with
Reciepts for all item bought
Manuals to all A/V equipment
Small box of Comics
1 diamond ring from HS graduation from 1994
1 pair of bincoluers (cheap $10 walmart job)
1 roll of wide clear tape
1 laundry bag

What does all this have it common?...It what was stolen from my apartment on 10/31/06 between the hours of 6:30pm and 10:30pm. No clue who dunnit since I don't know anyone in the town where I lived,Told Police who the last person was who knew it was all there..police questioned and came up empty.$11,000+ down the tubes. No renter's insurance. I've since moved out of the state.

The laundry bag part would have pissed me off!

[Shu76]

It did cause the laundry bag was laying on the floor and I didn't know I lost it until I needed it to carry the laundry bag to carry the laundry downstairs,I'm like "where's the laundry bag?" then it dawned on me...the used it to ran sack my apartment.

So now I have a TV stand that will fit up to a 55 inch tv but I bought a cheap 32 inch Samsung LCD,just to have "something to watch" and then I bought a PS3 as well when I moved out,with these new nice tv's coming out,I won't have to worry about selling my old one...I'd like to see the look on the thieves' face when the lamp inside blows out,I canceled the extended warranty and got my $400 back..those lamps run about $250 each...

[aaronwt]

But he/she got a free TV.
Getting robbed really sucks!

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

ok Tbone, lets review the FIRST POST that I responded to. Employee said "this is stolen...because its worn" THATS IT. All i said is based on that, you cant conclude its stolen.

So you then say "I've seen it happen" and in a later post "to think it doesn't happen at all"...I NEVER SAID IT DOESNT HAPPEN, I'm just saying YOU CANT SAY A CONTROLLER IS STOLEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS NEW. If so, let me know next time you're going to gamestop and I'll watch you make citizens arrest on everyone trading in new stuff...

Calm down, sit the next few plays out Champ.

[reiella]

Originally Posted by BluManta

If your a shop owner, your a sucker. Get insurence.

Heh, negative on that good buddy.

Ya gotta realize how large store volume can be if you want to start entertaining the idea of insuring your entire stock against theft [not product sold, but gross value of product stocked over a month].

Then, you get to add dealing with an insurance adjuster, every day. To determine if the number variance was due to theft, mis-reported product damage, or employee incompetance.

And given the employee turnover rate in retail, you're likely to find alot of times where the former employee who is no longer able to defend their actions because the responsible entity for the loss.

Anyway, you can't prove it. But the matter is alot of product that gets stolen, returns to the store, through their buy-back programs [quite often competitor's buy-back programs]. It sucks, but there ya go. You can't prove it, but you can 'know'. You can even know incorrectly.