Moviestop Sucks! - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-24-2008, 06:27 PM

The GameStops in my area don't do that stuff. Thats pretty unethical of them to do that. They can get sued for false advertising.

SDon1969 · 06-24-2008, 06:30 PM

When my MovieStop started doing this, I stopped going there during lunch to browse. Now I go across the street to Best Buy for a pricemantch instead. Lousy idea, removing the discs like that (while trying to leave the security stickers in place).

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=moviestop

Marine Mike · 06-24-2008, 06:31 PM

They do it at the Kenwood mall in my area. I was shocked at first when I went to buy a new game is it wasn't sealed. They gave me a dumb look when I told them that I didn't want it because it wasn't sealed. I tried to explain to them that if its not sealed then I might as well buy it off Ebay used for $20 cheaper. It completely flew over their heads and couldn't grasp the concept of New vs Used.

OokieSpookie · 06-24-2008, 06:32 PM

This thread sucks!
Moviestop is owned by Gamestop who have been doing the same for games for years.
Every movie that I have purchased from Moviestop has been completely sealed and new but I also know that they do open one of each movie but have never had to buy that one.

SDon1969 · 06-24-2008, 06:33 PM

Here's the original thread (I think):

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=moviestop

SP@Z. · 06-25-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

This thread sucks!
Moviestop is owned by Gamestop who have been doing the same for games for years.
Every movie that I have purchased from Moviestop has been completely sealed and new but I also know that they do open one of each movie but have never had to buy that one.

Your post sucks!
Not everyone is you

OokieSpookie · 06-25-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SP@Z.

Your post sucks!
Not everyone is you

Such is the sad truth and burden that I and the world must bear...

OokieSpookie · 06-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

The GameStops in my area don't do that stuff. Thats pretty unethical of them to do that. They can get sued for false advertising.

No they can not, or they would have been.
"New" means "New" not unopened and nowhere is there anything that says unopened.
"New" and "Used" are exactly what you get.

Marine Mike · 06-24-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

No they can not, or they would have been.
"New" means "New" not unopened and nowhere is there anything that says unopened.
"New" and "Used" are exactly what you get.

Exactly, which is why they no longer get my business!

OokieSpookie · 06-24-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Exactly, which is why they no longer get my business!

Best way to handle it honestly.
Blogging about it, posting about it, and crying about it pointless.
Luckily it is not as bad as Gamestop, but it is no secret that it is a company policy.
Do not like it, shop elsewhere and most likely you will save money anyway.
Moviestop is for used movies.

JJ · 06-24-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

Best way to handle it honestly.
Blogging about it, posting about it, and crying about it pointless.
Luckily it is not as bad as Gamestop, but it is no secret that it is a company policy.
Do not like it, shop elsewhere and most likely you will save money anyway.
Moviestop is for used movies.

What?! Blogging is pointless?! Good job, Ooks, you just destroyed the internets.

OokieSpookie · 06-24-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

What?! Blogging is pointless?! Good job, Ooks, you just destroyed the internets.

It's all part of the plan...

Col. Zombie · 06-24-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

The GameStops in my area don't do that stuff. Thats pretty unethical of them to do that. They can get sued for false advertising.

I don't know about getting sued, but you're right, it is unethical and completely preposterous.

I went to the MovieStop by my house in Tampa, and I was going to purchase Reign of Fire. They said they had one left. The guy behind the counter went out onto the floor, grabbed the case, and I watched in utter disbelief

as this guy 'pried' open the box on the side, where there was a little slit in the palstic wrap, and 'forced' the disc back in. He was actually going to sell this thing as new. I told him thanks, but no thanks.

He gave me their corporate HQ's number so I could call and complain, which I never did, but here it is if you anyone is interested...(770)590-1765.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-24-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

The GameStops in my area don't do that stuff. Thats pretty unethical of them to do that. They can get sued for false advertising.

If you attempt to buy the last copy of a game in the store, they will take the case right off the shelf, and grab the disc from behind the counter and put it in the case and sell it as new.

I've seen this practice on numerous occasions.

SDon1969 · 06-24-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

If you attempt to buy the last copy of a game in the store, they will take the case right off the shelf, and grab the disc from behind the counter and put it in the case and sell it as new.

I've seen this practice on numerous occasions.

Same here, a game missing from the case only seems to apply to the last copy in the store, the display copy.

Marine Mike · 06-24-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Same here, a game missing from the case only seems to apply to the last copy in the store, the display copy.

If I understand your post correctly, this is not the case as the Gamestop near me as I stated in my previous post do this to ALL games.

SDon1969 · 06-24-2008, 08:09 PM

Yep, I was saying at my Gamestop location, the only game removed from the case is the display copy for the shelf. All the other games are locked up behind the counter anyway, so they don't bother removing the disc from the case for theft prevention since they are out of reach from the normal shopper anyhow.

Thurman Murman · 06-25-2008, 01:15 AM

What puzzles me is why do they open every one why not keep 1 display case out and the customer must tell or bring it up to get a sealed copy from the back.I think if the seal is broken yes its used whether its been played or not.Whoever thought of this idea is stupid.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-25-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thurman Murman

What puzzles me is why do they open every one why not keep 1 display case out and the customer must tell or bring it up to get a sealed copy from the back.I think if the seal is broken yes its used whether its been played or not.Whoever thought of this idea is stupid.

May I fix you some sandwiches?

Siri · 06-25-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Thurman Murman

What puzzles me is why do they open every one why not keep 1 display case out and the customer must tell or bring it up to get a sealed copy from the back.I think if the seal is broken yes its used whether its been played or not.Whoever thought of this idea is stupid.

Where do they open every single one? They usually open 2-3 and display them on a shelf and the rest are sealed and kept in drawers or in a glass case which is locked

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06-24-2008, 06:27 PM	#1
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1 Timezone GMT: -6	The GameStops in my area don't do that stuff. Thats pretty unethical of them to do that. They can get sued for false advertising.

06-24-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	When my MovieStop started doing this, I stopped going there during lunch to browse. Now I go across the street to Best Buy for a pricemantch instead. Lousy idea, removing the discs like that (while trying to leave the security stickers in place). https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=moviestop

06-24-2008, 06:31 PM	#3
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4 Timezone GMT: -5	They do it at the Kenwood mall in my area. I was shocked at first when I went to buy a new game is it wasn't sealed. They gave me a dumb look when I told them that I didn't want it because it wasn't sealed. I tried to explain to them that if its not sealed then I might as well buy it off Ebay used for $20 cheaper. It completely flew over their heads and couldn't grasp the concept of New vs Used.

06-24-2008, 06:32 PM	#4
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	This thread sucks! Moviestop is owned by Gamestop who have been doing the same for games for years. Every movie that I have purchased from Moviestop has been completely sealed and new but I also know that they do open one of each movie but have never had to buy that one.

06-24-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Here's the original thread (I think): https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=moviestop

06-24-2008, 08:09 PM	#17
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Yep, I was saying at my Gamestop location, the only game removed from the case is the display copy for the shelf. All the other games are locked up behind the counter anyway, so they don't bother removing the disc from the case for theft prevention since they are out of reach from the normal shopper anyhow.

06-25-2008, 01:15 AM	#18
Thurman Murman Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Alabama Timezone GMT: -6	What puzzles me is why do they open every one why not keep 1 display case out and the customer must tell or bring it up to get a sealed copy from the back.I think if the seal is broken yes its used whether its been played or not.Whoever thought of this idea is stupid.

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