Retail XBox Package w/1 Microsoft Controller + 3 S Controllers --> $260 (possibly cheaper!!)

[purbeast0]

Well I know this isn't a HHUUGGEE deal or anything, and is actually a combination of a few deals seen on the board, but I did this today and it worked.

First of all, I don't like the BIG A$$ XBox controllers, and like the S Controllers ALOT more. So I didn't really wanna have 4 of these big controllers. So here's what I did.

I went to KB Toys (B&M) and they have %50 off XBox controllers. Only thing is that they don't carry the S controllers. So I picked up 3 of the normal XBox controllers for $60. Not too bad. So now to the 2nd store ...

So I then went to Toys R Us to pick up my $200 XBox (I had a $50 gift card so I only payed $150 out of my pocket). While in line I told them that I had 3 normal XBox controllers still factory sealed and was wondering if I could exchange them without a reciept for the S Controllers. The lady said as long as they aren't open, its okay to get store credit for them. So that put a smile on my face

So I go out to my car and get the 3 MS Controllers, take the KB price tag off the controllers, and go back in Toys R Us. She did the exchange, took my already $50 gift card, and added $120 more to it . So I now iad $170 in store credit. I then went to pick up my XBox, along with 3 S Controllers, and had a total of about $320. I used my $170 gift card and then only had a balance of $150 left to pay for everything.

So in actuallity I had to pay $210 for everything out of my pocket, and $50 with my previous gift card. But you could get this for $260 out of your pocket, and even just get the XBox at KB and just do the controller exchange at Toys R Us. I know that this isn't a REALLY HOT FLAMIN deal or anything, but for those of us who want the S Controllers with our XBox's, it's a good way to get started. But I can guarantee Toys R Us will do the exchange as long as it's not opened.

KB even has PS2 games for $15 that you could return to Toys R Us for $50 in store credit. I saw someone get Parappa The Rappa 2 infront of me at KB and only payed $15 for it. I then saw it at Toys R Us for $50. You could technically save over a hundred dollars on your purchase if you were to buy a few games and exchange em. I only wish I thought of that before I picked up my XBox heh.

 

[RadioactiveMagpies]

I did this when i was in jr. high, but I'm more grown up now, so my mind won't let me do it

 

[olouie]

this is fraud pure and simple.... lock this

 

[eLm0]

olouie's right. If you want to cheat the system, don't say so on these boards.

 

[Wolverine27]

<<I did this when i was in jr. high, but I'm more grown up now, so my mind won't let me do it>>

LOL!

 

[purbeast0]

How is this fraud? This is their policy to take back items that aren't opened and are still factory sealed. I think it's not fraud, I consider this smart shopping. It is nothing illegal at all, it is just taking advantage of their policy. And please don't tell me that deal hunter's don't take advantage of stuff...

 

[olouie]

How is this fraud?

um... buying something then taking off labels to return at another store because you know they have a relaxed return policy ... jeez

it is crap like this whey most stores require receipts now to return and most deals at staples etc are harder and harder to get.

Lets see how about I buy clothes and wear them without taking off the tags, then returning them. Or hm... print out fake receipts for PM's. Or hm... just do what you did. Its fraud just the same. Why not just buy 100's or 1000's of these controllers at KBtoys then go to Toys R Us and return them all for credit. Man just think of all the money you could make

What do you think the cops would say to that? Sure technically it might be ok, but be ready to spend some time beind bars for your abuse of the store's nice policy.

And NO not all deal hunters here take advantage of this kind of stuff, Its called morals... prevents many from doing wrong.

 

[beni]

It is fraud though, whether or not it's illegal. You represented to the ToysRUs people that you had gotten the games there, or been given them as a gift I'm sure. It's not taking advantage of the system, it's cheating the system.

The $15/50 game exchange is way over the line.

 

[Mani]

It's crap like this that causes stores to have restocking fees and restritive return policies that screw over the rest of us.

 

[brian_riendeau]

This is in no way a hot deal. What you should have said was, "Here is how I ripped off Toys R Us." With your logic, you could buy 20 copies of Parappa the Rapper for $300, then return them to Toys R us for $1000 credit. Then you could get an Xbox, four memory cards, four controllers, AND ELEVEN GAMES FOR $300!!! WOW!!! CRAZY DEAL!!!

You are NOT following the Toys R Us policy because you are returning items you did not buy there. The people at the desk take your word for it and hope you are not scum trying to rip them off. Guess they were wrong...

 

[SinMen]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
I consider this smart shopping.

Better call it smart ass robbing.

 

[MAYAN]

Originally posted by: SinMen

Originally posted by: purbeast0
I consider this smart shopping.

Better call it smart ass robbing.

I think I liked more the second one!

 

[emonkey]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
How is this fraud? This is their policy to take back items that aren't opened and are still factory sealed. I think it's not fraud, I consider this smart shopping. It is nothing illegal at all, it is just taking advantage of their policy. And please don't tell me that deal hunter's don't take advantage of stuff...

Okay genius. If its not fraud then when you exchange it and tell them exactly what you're doing (or bring a printout of your post up there) and check if they'll still give you the "deal".

 

[mainomega]

Man, seriously. I used to do this too in Jr. High.... hey maybe me and that guy went to the same school. I've stopped simple because abuse of this leads to Compusa's gay ass policy of 14 day returns with restocking fee.

Grow up and stop

 

[purbeast0]

Okay as far as I can see it, you guys are a bunch of hypocrites. So when everyone was crying they didnt get their $130 GF4's from best buy when they were going to be losing $270 on the purchase from over 500,000 customers, that would be fair to them?

All I did was take advantage of a return policy. Never ONCE did I claim to have purchased 3 xbox controllers are toys r us before. All I told the lady was "i have 3 xbox contorllers sealed and was wondering if I can exchange them for the 3 S controllers" and she said "as long as they are sealed, you can get store credit." So thats exactly what I did.

When I was referring to taking off the KB Price tag, I was referring to taking the %50 off sticker that was on ONE of the THREE packages I had. At KB, they had 4 controllers on the shelves. The 2 in the front had the 50% off sticker on em. I got the 2 behind those, and then 1 of those in the front. (Since they grab from the back to the front from behind the counter). I wasn't takin a direct KB Price tag off or anything, only a generic white sticker that said "%50 off". So think what you want, I think i just took advantage of the return policy, which is what alof ot the anandtech'ers did when tryin to get that $130 gf4 then they all went crying when they didnt get it. This time I'm not crying becuase I DID get my product.

 

[olouie]

ah... well it worthless try and convince you. btw its strange that the government is investigating best buy's sale of the gf4 in some states. how come no one is investigating why more retailers dont allow these types of returns

i can't to see more of these deals. everyone quickly post which stores have the liberalist return polices, then we will see where they sell stuff for cheaper than those stores, buy it there and return them at the liberal stores. we could make millions .... run run run quickly ....

when all stores turn into compusa "return" just think of how you didn't cry this time cause you got your deal, but how all your future "deals" will be dead :disgust:

 

[SinMen]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
All I did was take advantage of a return policy. Never ONCE did I claim to have purchased 3 xbox controllers are toys r us before. All I told the lady was "i have 3 xbox contorllers sealed and was wondering if I can exchange them for the 3 S controllers" and she said "as long as they are sealed, you can get store credit." So thats exactly what I did.

It reminds me of this "I did not have sex with that woman".

 

[Go3iverson]

I got in on a deal pretty close myself. I simply ran into the store, grabbed a whole bunch of games off the shelf, and ran back out into the car that was idling outside. Same practice works at banks too! I call it the Ultra Express Teller.

To be honest, the thought did cross my mind about this when I was at the store, but it is stealing and cheating. If you buy the games and try to Ebay them, then your good.

Sorry, this isn't a hot deal, unless your going with my bank idea........even if you get caught, you just go to an upscale resort, i mean prison.......think of the money you'll save on cable alone!

Mike D

 

[Wolverine27]

<<All I did was take advantage of a return policy. Never ONCE did I claim to have purchased 3 xbox controllers are toys r us before. All I told the lady was "i have 3 xbox contorllers sealed and was wondering if I can exchange them for the 3 S controllers" and she said "as long as they are sealed, you can get store credit." So thats exactly what I did.>>

If by "take advantage" you mean "abuse" then by all means, I agree with you. The only reason the lady accepted your return for store credit was because she was mistakenly under the assumption that you originally bought the controllers from Toys R Us. You intentionally left out the specifics to mislead the lady from Toys R Us. I'm sure if you had bothered to mention that the controllers were actually purchased from KB Toys, she would not have taken them back. Regardless of whether or not you think this is an "ok" thing to do...there is no denying the fact that you cheated Toys R Us and abused their return policy.

It is truly amazing to see that some people can "rationalize" and "justify" anything.

 

[ftrainwill]

TELL IT TO THE JUDGE..hahaha...

dude,..you're dirty, I like the trick, and it is pretty slick, but just admit it,...its illegal!!!

I dont care what you say, or your interpretation or any play on words, you didn't buy it there, and you can't return it there. People do it, but its not right,..just ADMIT IT!!

haha,...seriously man, it is a pretty slick trick!, but its wrong, you be the judge!

-not too slick!!!

 

[Jombo]

it's not really a hot deal..

but, um, don't mind me. let the moral debate rage on, altho i could really careless about that aspect, one way or another.

refer to the 50% off ALL videogame accessories (XBOX, Gamecube, PS2, GBA, etc...) and some games at KB TOYS B&M (PRICE DROP) thread for the real deal described here. KB does some interesting stuff like this once in a while. i remember cashing in on PSX deal way back when PS2 was first coming out. ton of cheap games that's just sitting around collecting dust, but hey, they were cheap games ^^

i unfortunately can't shed the delinquent days of my jr high years, and gave in to trade in one of the two original xbox conrollers for the new type S conroller. but please don't let me stand trial at the moral court..

 

[imn8]

Originally posted by: Go3iverson
I got in on a deal pretty close myself. I simply ran into the store, grabbed a whole bunch of games off the shelf, and ran back out into the car that was idling outside...

That's a funny analogy, but I don't think it quite works. Stores function around the idea of a transaction. There are three basic transaction types that we're talking about here:

(1) A sale -- the store reduces its merchandise inventory, and increases its $$$.

(2) Robbery -- the store reduces its merchandise inventory (or $$$), and gains nothing in return.

(3) The "swap" -- the store reduces its inventory of one item (the Xbox S Controller), and increases its inventory of another item (the Xbox Regular Controller).

Now (2) is clearly immoral and illegal, because it decreases the store's total assets. And (1) is good, because the store's goal is to translate merchandise into $$$. What about (3)? It doesn't change the value of the store's total assets, because items of even value were exchanged. Obviously, it also doesn't help the store achieve its goal of earning money. But is it illegal or immoral? I don't know. However, it's certainly not comparable to robbery.

 

[Oakenfold]

This isn't hot, this is an attempt to defraud.
Lock this crap.

 

[OGHowie]

I tried to return some games that I actually did lose the receipt for today, but they wouldn't take it. It might depend on the ToysRUs so I'll try another store later this week. I know BestBuy can actually look things up if you paid by credit card but I don't know if TRU's system does the same. Sigh, I guess I'll have to eBay these games or something.