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Jumpem

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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Jumpem
I'm going to try taking it back to Walmart. If they say no, I am going to speak to the store manager and ask for a legitimate reason why not.

How can they know you didn't just burn a copy of the CD? If stored allowed you to return opened software, wouldn't a lot of people do that?

How's that for a legitimate reason?

It is irrelevant. I could have also played through it all and then return it. There has to be some level of trust and respect netween a supplier and a consumer.
 

mugs

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Jumpem
I'm going to try taking it back to Walmart. If they say no, I am going to speak to the store manager and ask for a legitimate reason why not.

How can they know you didn't just burn a copy of the CD? If stored allowed you to return opened software, wouldn't a lot of people do that?

How's that for a legitimate reason?

It is irrelevant. I could have also played through it all and then return it. There has to be some level of trust and respect netween a supplier and a consumer.

They trust you to read their return policy and expect you to respect it. The game developers even provide you with the means to try it before you buy it. If you don't bother to play the demo before you buy it, then you complain that the game isn't very good, you're just plain stupid.

And yet for some reason you think the rules shouldn't apply to you.
 

Jumpem

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Originally posted by: mugs
They trust you to read their return policy and expect you to respect it. The game developers even provide you with the means to try it before you buy it. If you don't bother to play the demo before you buy it, then you complain that the game isn't very good, you're just plain stupid.

And yet for some reason you think the rules shouldn't apply to you.

Frankly, I don't care what the software publishers want. If I am not satisfied with a purchase I want my money back. If you disagree that's fine. Some of us stand up for ourselves. Now STFU.

 

slick230

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: mugs
They trust you to read their return policy and expect you to respect it. The game developers even provide you with the means to try it before you buy it. If you don't bother to play the demo before you buy it, then you complain that the game isn't very good, you're just plain stupid.

And yet for some reason you think the rules shouldn't apply to you.

Frankly, I don't care what the software publishers want. If I am not satisfied with a purchase I want my money back. If you disagree that's fine. Some of us stand up for ourselves. Now STFU.

You're the retard who buys a game based solely on having played it's predecessor some years ago and thinking it would be just as good, without waiting to read a review or any other feedback.

You can blame the store's and the publisher's hardline stance on opened software on the other fvcktards who have come before you and ruined it for everyone by buying software, copying it and then returning it. Customer service is one thing, but they can't know what everyone's motivations are when it comes to returning software. It's not like you're returning a TV that doesn't work. You can't copy a TV and have a perfectly good copy at home while you return the original to the store for a refund.

I say you chalk this up to experience and not be in such a rush to buy software in the future without waiting for some reviews. Of course you'll probably have some weak whiney response to this, but you're just mad because you got owned by yourself and no one wants to let you out of it.
 

AdamSnow

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I dont want to get into the yelling at each other... but I wish I could return CRAP software too...
 

alm4rr

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go at a different time and on the weekend (if u went during the week) and speak with someone else...
just keep asking diff people until you get the answer you want

there's also ebay :)
 

torpid

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Originally posted by: shurato
Torpid your the same one in the other thread harassing that guy about asking for a no-cd crack for one of his games??
What exactly do you think the retailer is doing here by preventing opened software to be returned now? Screwing the consumer?
NO, they want to make sure you don't copy the game, crack it and then just return it. High is right, do some damn research. You COULD download a demo and try out a game first....there's also only a bazzillion game review sites out there as well.

There are a lot of games that received good reviews which I didn't like. Tony hawk, for example. It's not like copying games wasn't around for years when EB games still had the return policy. I don't mind it if a company starts off by not allowing returns (e.g. best buy), but I don't like it when a small niche company which for a long time did accept returns stops doing it.

Even worse, they don't accept any console game returns either, which are significantly harder to copy. Lastly, if they were really worried about it, they could restrict a customer to returning one or two games a year. That at least is better than going cold turkey and then having the manager tell you that you should have read the receipt because they changed their policy a week ago. It's not hard to track the number of games someone has returned.

EB games charges $5-$10 more for games than places like best buy. There is rarely any additional value to buying from them for that additional money.
 

high

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
I dont think your going to get anywhere...there have been times i wish i could return a game..but unfortunatley most all if not all companies have a no software return policy posted up.

who can bame them especially with cd/dvd burners so cheap now


True. But it's simple customer service. I'm calling the district manager tomorrow morning. At the least, I can be a pain in their backside for a couple days.

I work at a Best Buy as a supervisor and I deal with your kind all the time. I wish people would really get a life. If you dont like it, do what I did with full spectrum warrior for xbox. Bought it, played it for 5 minutes, called EB to see if I could return, couldn't, so I went in and traded it in towards another game.
 

alm4rr

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Originally posted by: high
Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
I dont think your going to get anywhere...there have been times i wish i could return a game..but unfortunatley most all if not all companies have a no software return policy posted up.

who can bame them especially with cd/dvd burners so cheap now


True. But it's simple customer service. I'm calling the district manager tomorrow morning. At the least, I can be a pain in their backside for a couple days.

I work at a Best Buy as a supervisor and I deal with your kind all the time. I wish people would really get a life.

:beer: BB Customer service!
:D

 

AnyMal

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How many forums are you going to whine in? :frown: You're a dumbass for not reading return policies and now trying to scam the store. You're dumbass for not playing the demo before paying $60.00
 

Insomniak

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Never liked any of the MOH games.

Call of Duty was minorly passable, but because it was so on-a-rail scripted, it only got one good playthrough from me, and has pretty much turned me off from that kind of game for good.

Other games have similar amounts of scripting, but they still manage to give you freedom somehow. For example, in KOTOR you choose where to go next, and how to deal with a situation, or in Half-Life 2 there are multiple ways to use the environment to get past each challenge...

Most MOH and COD I've played has been :fight: :listen to exposition: :fight: :listen to exposition: etc. There really isn't any choice about where to go or how to go about accomplishing your objective.
 

apoppin

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Originally posted by: aplefka
Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: aplefka
That's pretty weak on Wal-Mart's part. That's a lot of money to have gone to waste. I guess you're SOL right now though.

I'm going to atleast try to get store credit.

Yeah they really should give you some kind of refund. That's ridiculous. How long ago did you buy the game?
What about if you do not agree with your license/TOS/user agreement?

it always say return the software. :p
:roll:
 

Ike0069

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Originally posted by: torpid
There are a lot of games that received good reviews which I didn't like. Tony hawk, for example. It's not like copying games wasn't around for years when EB games still had the return policy. I don't mind it if a company starts off by not allowing returns (e.g. best buy), but I don't like it when a small niche company which for a long time did accept returns stops doing it.

Even worse, they don't accept any console game returns either, which are significantly harder to copy. Lastly, if they were really worried about it, they could restrict a customer to returning one or two games a year. That at least is better than going cold turkey and then having the manager tell you that you should have read the receipt because they changed their policy a week ago. It's not hard to track the number of games someone has returned.

EB games charges $5-$10 more for games than places like best buy. There is rarely any additional value to buying from them for that additional money.

The no opened software return has been around for quite a while at most retailers. Even before CD burners were popular. The idea started with console games so consumers couldn't play the game, beat it, then just return if for a refund. No way unopened software should be allowed to be returned.
And your bitching about someone wanting a no CD crack? :roll:
 

Jumpem

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Originally posted by: AnyMal
How many forums are you going to whine in? :frown: You're a dumbass for not reading return policies and now trying to scam the store. You're dumbass for not playing the demo before paying $60.00


Thanks, diaf.
 

stnicralisk

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
Ok, manager at Walmart said it is "against the copyrght law" to accept opened software for return. WTF!?

Return it. Tell the manager that you do not agree to the end user license agreement and unfortunately you have to actually open the box to get the terms of use agreement. They have to accept it.

Also there is no law about accepting opened software for return thats the stupidest thing I have ever heard. If he says something like that again I would ask to use the phone and ask for the corporate number.. he will sing something else quickly.
 

Oakenfold

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Depends on the store's policy that you bought it at.
This should be common knowledge if you are a gamer and buy games on a regular basis, if not look at your receipt.
Most stores DO NOT allow you to return opened software except for an exchange of the same title.

Returning something because you don't like it is typically not an allowed reason.
Apoppin has made an excellent point, try to return it to the manufacturer.

I don't know if a retail store manager would understand about the user agreement with a game, can't hurt to ask but more than likely manufacturer contact material.

In the future you may want to try out demo's of games, and to make sure you know your store's policy that you shop out before making purchases.
 

Jumpem

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Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: aplefka
Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: aplefka
That's pretty weak on Wal-Mart's part. That's a lot of money to have gone to waste. I guess you're SOL right now though.

I'm going to atleast try to get store credit.

Yeah they really should give you some kind of refund. That's ridiculous. How long ago did you buy the game?
What about if you do not agree with your license/TOS/user agreement?

it always say return the software. :p
:roll:


I read it, it doesn't say what to do if you disagree with the tos. Also, if I select the "decline" check bow it stilll installs anyway. :laugh:
 

Oakenfold

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: aplefka
Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: aplefka
That's pretty weak on Wal-Mart's part. That's a lot of money to have gone to waste. I guess you're SOL right now though.

I'm going to atleast try to get store credit.

Yeah they really should give you some kind of refund. That's ridiculous. How long ago did you buy the game?
What about if you do not agree with your license/TOS/user agreement?

it always say return the software. :p
:roll:


I read it, it doesn't say what to do if you disagree with the tos. Also, if I select the "decline" check bow it stilll installs anyway. :laugh:

Look in the manual.
 

Jumpem

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Originally posted by: Oakenfold
Depends on the store's policy that you bought it at.
This should be common knowledge if you are a gamer and buy games on a regular basis, if not look at your receipt.
Most stores DO NOT allow you to return opened software except for an exchange of the same title.

Returning something because you don't like it is typically not an allowed reason.
Apoppin has made an excellent point, try to return it to the manufacturer.


I tried calling EA directly. All I get is recordings of where to mail the game for an exchange.

This is probably the first game I have bought in a year or so. I just haven't had time to play. I know stores have had a policy for not accepting opened software for a return. However, I've been returning opened games since the eraly nineties, and have never had a problem.
 

stnicralisk

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Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: aplefka
Originally posted by: Jumpem
Originally posted by: aplefka
That's pretty weak on Wal-Mart's part. That's a lot of money to have gone to waste. I guess you're SOL right now though.

I'm going to atleast try to get store credit.

Yeah they really should give you some kind of refund. That's ridiculous. How long ago did you buy the game?
What about if you do not agree with your license/TOS/user agreement?

it always say return the software. :p
:roll:

YAY someone else who knows their rights! ROFL