EBGames/Gamestop

Normally when I buy a game it's because I either stumble across it somewhere or have pre-planned buying a new one on release. Sometimes I will phone the nearest EB Games and see if they have a game I'm looking for, and if they don't, I suffer.

Well, today I was looking for a copy of Rogue Galaxy, and last month I also looked for a copy of Eternal Sonata, neither of which were available. So I further inquired to see if they could check other regional branches and see if they could get them sent in if they had them, and the friendly employee explained to me that the website had a function that allowed the customer to input the game name and their postal code, and it would search for copies within 100 miles. Then, all I needed to do was tell them my name, phone number and the store that had the game, and they would order it and let me know when it was in their possession.

I've been to their website many times and had no idea this was a possibility. This is an amazing feature and I'm not sure why they don't advertise it, because it's so convenient (for the buyer, at least...)

Were you guys aware of this feature? If you've used it, what is your experience with it?

I'm aware of this feature and well, its not too bad an idea...sort of, not really a big fan of it for the simple fact of pricing issues with large game companies and that delivery is free from virtually any video games store website in the UK

Was aware of it, and regularly used it when looking for old games. I would often call in to the store that said they have it to confirm, then ask if their copy had a case and instructions. Of course that's only for predetermined purchases. Granted, I suppose I should add that I have 5 stores not that far from me, so I just don't want to go wandering around. Two of them are across the street from each other since one was an EBgames before the merger. Beyond those, we have another 3-5 in the county so I occasionally asked them to send it to another store, although I admit mixed results.

And true, they should advertise it more than those regular "10% bonus on trade-ins!" that they regularly advertise in excess.

EDIT: Okay, I didn't fully read the post before replying. I have never personally used this service, and having just attempted, got shot down by my local stores.

Yeh I've used it. It's helpful for finding a game near me.. Though the prices the website says aren't always right. Edit: The Aus site anyway :f6:

Yeh I've used it. It's helpful for finding a game near me.. Though the prices the website says aren't always right. Edit: The Aus site anyway :f6:

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The prices aren't always right over here either.

Most websites utilize a capability similar to this. They are quite convenient.
I remember I used it a bit back when iTCG were still sold at GameStops around my house.

Yup, I've known about it for a while. It's helpful for when you're looking for LE versions of games a few months after release.

You can also pre-order games online, if you didn't know.

So anyone know how long it takes for them to import the games typically?