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Just gives me more of a reason to never go there again. Gamestop has always been money hungry F**ks.
And no I don't want to pre-order anything today!!!!!
Gamestop is destroying the industry! If you buy a used game, the developers and publishers don't see a dime. It creates false leads for those in the business to base their marketing info on (since "sales" don't count used games) and really hits those guys hard. I only ever buy used from them if I plan on taking the game back (like a rental) or if I REALLY want the game and just don't have enough for a new copy.
My favourite part was where they said that even though the box was opened the game 'should' be fine. They shouldn't be opening the boxes full stop, I agree with Player8410, if its opened then its no longer new and should be classed as used and sold accordingly. When you buy a game new you are purchasing the box and ALL its contents, that coupon comes as part of the package and Gamestop have no right to remove it.
All in all its a bit petty really, and if you listen carefully you can just about hear the sound of someone about to get sued.....
I never saw this letter come through my store, I did however see an email stating all stores to recall and send back all PC copies of the game.
However, my location doesn't sell PC entertainment.
I've worked in a Gamestop here in Italy, and I can assure you that not all the clerks are respectful for the game packaging... So that's why thay say the game "should" be fine... Aside that maybe the game works but you find a giant cut on the box... That's how gamestop works... The problem is that they cover a very huge percentage of the market and nobady can't say something to them...