GameStop Sued Over Deceptive Used Game Sales

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Someone needs to go after them for selling open used games as new. I've seen the signout book that they have at stores for lending out "open" new games.

That is actually mentioned in there. I just finished reading the suit. Sounds like he might have a legitimate suit.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

That is actually mentioned in there. I just finished reading the suit. Sounds like he might have a legitimate suit.

[Chloenator]

$54.99 is WAY too much for a used game! I would rather spend the extra $5 to get a brand new one. This guy should've been smacked upside the head for actually buying the game used at $54.99 in the first place. I hardly ever shop at GameStop. Their prices are ridiculous!

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by GoPens78

$54.99 is WAY too much for a used game! This guy should've been smacked upside the head for actually buying it in the first place. I hardly ever shop at GameStop. Their prices are ridiculous!

Seriously for $5 more he would get it new and the code he wanted.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Seriously for $5 more he would get it new and the code he wanted.

Which makes you wonder why people buy them there used to begin with...

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Which makes you wonder why people buy them there used to begin with...

Maybe used game + money left for pack of smokes?

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Which makes you wonder why people buy them there used to begin with...

Well, some games do not come with any DLC prepackaged or anything like that, so buying used is good. I use to get from Gamestop all the time by getting used games at $54.99 and taking them back for a full refund within 7 days. So, I guess I was actually screwing Gamestop over by giving them no money and them letting me borrow games lol.

Some games I have gotten before had unused DLC cards and stuff like that in it, including a copy of DAO. I have Gamefly now so I could care less if anyone sues them lol.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

Well, some games do not come with any DLC prepackaged or anything like that, so buying used is good. I use to get from Gamestop all the time by getting used games at $54.99 and taking them back for a full refund within 7 days. So, I guess I was actually screwing Gamestop over by giving them no money and them letting me borrow games lol.

Some games I have gotten before had unused DLC cards and stuff like that in it, including a copy of DAO. I have Gamefly now so I could care less if anyone sues them lol.

No they would make money off the money they held on to for those couple of days through investments. It's why when you purchase or return something that you paid for with a credit card, the money takes about 1-2 business days to show up on the statement, the credit card company is cashing in by holding it.

[MCT]

Originally Posted by GoPens78

$54.99 is WAY too much for a used game! I would rather spend the extra $5 to get a brand new one. This guy should've been smacked upside the head for actually buying the game used at $54.99 in the first place. I hardly ever shop at GameStop. Their prices are ridiculous!

verbatim

LOL @ a "used" game being only $5 cheaper....get the f outta here.

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

That is actually mentioned in there. I just finished reading the suit. Sounds like he might have a legitimate suit.

I think he may possibly have a suit, but I think winning is a long shot. The problem being is that the DLC is what may be known as a common industry custom nowadays. As a result of that anyone partaking in the industry is assumed to have constructive knowledge of how this included DLC works with purchasers of new games vs purchasers of used games. The question here is not one of deceptive practices, it is one of imputed knowledge, Does the guy suing have to have actual knowledge of the game industry and their DLC practices (which like I said is becoming industry custom, and is likely considered so at this point), or does the fact that he should have known and could have known by reading any number of internet articles or forums including this forum right here. I think he loses, and if he wins, the question goes to what are his real damages here. I do not think a court will award punitive damages in this case, and the real damages to this guy is what 10-15 bucks. In the end the moral of this will likely be get acquainted with practices and customs of a company before you shop there. This guy should have known better and may very well have, a cynical mind might think he did this on purpose.

[UK_fan_05]

Originally Posted by Secretagentnumber6

I think he may possibly have a suit, but I think winning is a long shot. The problem being is that the DLC is what may be known as a common industry custom nowadays. As a result of that anyone partaking in the industry is assumed to have constructive knowledge of how this included DLC works with purchasers of new games vs purchasers of used games. The question here is not one of deceptive practices, it is one of imputed knowledge, Does the guy suing have to have actual knowledge of the game industry and their DLC practices (which like I said is becoming industry custom, and is likely considered so at this point), or does the fact that he should have known and could have known by reading any number of internet articles or forums including this forum right here. I think he loses, and if he wins, the question goes to what are his real damages here. I do not think a court will award punitive damages in this case, and the real damages to this guy is what 10-15 bucks. In the end the moral of this will likely be get acquainted with practices and customs of a company before you shop there. This guy should have known better and may very have, a cynical mind might think he did this on purpose.

Yea, I think the guy knew that there wasn't any DLC in there. I don't know him, but come on a lot of people that goes to GS knows they usually don't have that stuff included. Seems like he is just looking for some quick cash. I don't think he will win, but I guess it is worth the try at least.