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MJGunn

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Originally posted by: lordmustang
Here is the link to their stores with phone numbers. I know for sure Orlando, FL still has a few at $80.00 ea. Not a HOT deal, but atleast Luke Warm!

FAO Stores and Phone Numbers

Not as hot as the original deal, but still pretty hot, considering EB Games sells refurbished cubes for $90
 

tmung

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This deal is far from being dead! I picked one up last night at CC and was very surprised when the CSR was shcoked at the low price. He asked me if he could run off copies! I ended up walking out of the store with a brand new black Gamecube and Metroid prime for 72 bucks! If anyone is interested in this deal but thought it was dead CC will honor those printouts (I guess it's somewhat YMMV, you probably need an FAO in your area). This CSR was very helpful and had no problem pricematching and letting me get in on the free game deal (well, it actually cost one cent). So print it out and try it at CC!
 

MOONKEY

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Thanks.

No FAO in my state. Just called my local Circuit City, CSR told me to come tomorrow when manager comes in late. Manager does match the price, but manager will not honor the free game...

 

aphex

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Im thinkin of driving down to Orlando later today to pick one up.... Hmmmm, homework or gamecube?
 

Pardus

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FAO Schwarz is almost bankrupt from what i read not too long ago, this price could be a series of markdowns to clear inventory-raise cash. They havent officially filled for bankruptcy, who knows :)
 

ktg

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BVG---Doesn't apply- I asked

Why not? I've BVG pricematched a couple of things that were out of stock, and at least two items that were definitely mis-priced. This should fly.
 

Tweakmeister

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even if it's backordered what's wrong with ordering one now?

I'm debating printing this off and trying it over at my local CC or even BB.
 

shenfo

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Originally posted by: Tweakmeister
even if it's backordered what's wrong with ordering one now?

I'm debating printing this off and trying it over at my local CC or even BB.



It will only work if you have an FAO by you. Trust me
 

Tweakmeister

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Yeah I read the Pricematching policies for both BB and CC. CC would be more likely to allow it.

I've got an FAO about 30minutes away...tough call.
 

Tallgeese

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Originally posted by: shenfo
Originally posted by: Tweakmeister
even if it's backordered what's wrong with ordering one now?

I'm debating printing this off and trying it over at my local CC or even BB.
It will only work if you have an FAO by you. Trust me
Did you try it already and get shot down?
 

shenfo

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Originally posted by: Tallgeese
Originally posted by: shenfo
Originally posted by: Tweakmeister
even if it's backordered what's wrong with ordering one now?

I'm debating printing this off and trying it over at my local CC or even BB.
It will only work if you have an FAO by you. Trust me
Did you try it already and get shot down?

No I did it in NYC and got it at CC. IT was a struggle and argument but I ended up taking 3 when tehy told me that I could do it. Haha I beat the system.
 

r01axb

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I'm in NYC, did you get it at Union Square?
What page did you print the one from the link?
do they still have more?
 

Tallgeese

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Originally posted by: MOONKEY
No FAO in my state. Just called my local Circuit City, CSR told me to come tomorrow when manager comes in late. Manager does match the price, but manager will not honor the free game...
Where are you located at?
 

Kaervak

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Originally posted by: Tallgeese
Originally posted by: MOONKEY
No FAO in my state. Just called my local Circuit City, CSR told me to come tomorrow when manager comes in late. Manager does match the price, but manager will not honor the free game...
Where are you located at?

That's what I want to know. I recently bought an Xbox and I want to get a Gamecube as well. If my CC will PM this, then There's no way I'm going to pass it up.
 

CZroe

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Nintendo recommended me to them once when I was looking for retailers that carried something. I had a good laugh at their Nintendo product pricing a long time ago! :)
 

Steve819

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Originally posted by: TerryMathews
Originally posted by: MJGunn
Originally posted by: lordmustang
Here is the link to their stores with phone numbers. I know for sure Orlando, FL still has a few at $80.00 ea. Not a HOT deal, but atleast Luke Warm!

FAO Stores and Phone Numbers

Not as hot as the original deal, but still pretty hot, considering EB Games sells refurbished cubes for $90

Refurb cube comes with the free game.

No it does not - at least not online.
 

relaxandreflect

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this deal looks to be dead. can anyone else get the site up again?

IF ANYONE HAS A COPY OF THE SITE SAVED OR A PRINTOUT THEY COULD SCAN, PLEASE SEND SO I CAN TRY TO PRICEMATCH. THANKS
 

Tweakmeister

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I live in Maryland (Annapolis) and went to the local BB and CC with a printout.

BB said no way.

CC said they'd do it...called up FAO and they were OOS. They wouldn't honor it since FAO was OOS. doh! so close...
 

AsianZboi2k

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if any of the guys would post a copy of their recipt, highlighting out their credit card info or have paid in cash. THen everybody would be able to get this around $70. Last year I did a PM at circuit city at circuit ciy with a recipt from a freind out of state and they accepted it.

Note: Mods please delete if this is against the rules. I am totally sorry.
 

Wiseguy69

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I didn't save my receipt. I only saved the final screen that shows its on backorder. Will CC honor this?

 

Steve819

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I tried to PM it with CC and they denied it due to FAO being outside of a 20 mile radias from me. I then tried to do it as a Internet PM but they shot me down because they would only PM the big names - Amazon, Sears, Best Buy etc.

I figured fair enough. I already have a sweet deal from CC from Friday - Sunshine Gamecube + Metroid for free.

Steve