EB Games Returns?

dewy · 29th July 2009, 11:40 AM

Hey guys, I remember a long time ago EB games had a contant offer on, where if you bought a game, didn't like it in 14 days you could return it for a full refund, is this still the case? I have my eyes set on a DS game which is a game I wouldn't necessarily buy but I wanna give it a go, on their website I see this return the game for 1/2 Refund within 30 days, has this replaced the old offer? Is there anywhere I can buy a game and return it within a few days of purcahse if I dont like it?

trickma · 29th July 2009, 11:53 AM

I thought it was 7 days you had to return it by? I assume that this is still implicitly in place even though I haven't used it in a couple of years. Try calling up your local EB and asking them.

trop · 29th July 2009, 12:49 PM

Both EB and GAME currently have the 7 day return policy.

FatBoyNotSoSlim · 29th July 2009, 1:32 PM

EB Games sometimes ups it to 14 or 30 days around Christmas time. 2 months ago, I was told that it was 14 days return on 2nd hand games aswell, but that *may* have just been as it was in the middle of the large sale. But generally speaking 7 days is correct. *Eyes the 4 games that need to get refunded by 9pm tomorrow....*

MoNk{LAH} · 29th July 2009, 1:36 PM

Yep, EB has always been 7 days (except the 14days during xmas)

on the back of their receipts its always got "7 Day Trial period"

Wink · 29th July 2009, 1:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MoNk{LAH}

Yep, EB has always been 7 days (except the 14days during xmas)

Ahh love the extended return period for Xmas - last Xmas managed to knock over Fallout 3 and return it.

PsychoSmiley · 29th July 2009, 1:49 PM

Call me OCD but I cannot bring myself to return a game, or sell it. I want to knock over Salvation, but I can't bring myself to return the damn thing. This is made even worse by EB being 10 mins walk away from home (I'm not implying I'm lazy and I walk to the shops when I need it).

bl4ck32 · 29th July 2009, 1:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PsychoSmiley

Call me OCD but I cannot bring myself to return a game, or sell it. I want to knock over Salvation, but I can't bring myself to return the damn thing. This is made even worse by EB being 10 mins walk away from home (I'm not implying I'm lazy and I walk to the shops when I need it).

nah, im the same. Ill research and try demos out and then buy to keep. I might want to play it later...

My mate does the 7 day return and basically abuses it. Rents on payday, finished the game and returns. It may fukc the people over who genuinely want to return something down the track when they catch on or it ends up costing them money...

MoNk{LAH} · 29th July 2009, 2:06 PM

there are some peolpe who abuse the system *cough Fatboy cough*

.. 4 games?!?!?!?

But i guess its fine with EB since they came up with the idea.

It really screws over people who do buy from EB expecting a "new" game, when there is a very high chance they may just put that "returned" game in the case.

FatBoyNotSoSlim · 29th July 2009, 2:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MoNk{LAH}

there are some peolpe who abuse the system *cough Fatboy cough*

.. 4 games?!?!?!?

But i guess its fine with EB since they came up with the idea.

It really screws over people who do buy from EB expecting a "new" game, when there is a very high chance they may just put that "returned" game in the case.

Abuse is such a harse word, I prefer to think of it as testing out the merchandise before I buy it. Which I have done many times....

Yup, my local store doesn't mind, they recommend me games for the sole purpose of a few hours fun.

True this. Only way to get a "new" game is just after release/preorder, as its still sealed in plastic.

MoNk{LAH} · 29th July 2009, 4:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FatBoyNotSoSlim

Abuse is such a harse word, I prefer to think of it as testing out the merchandise before I buy it. Which I have done many times....

.

Trophy whoring is not testing

FatBoyNotSoSlim · 29th July 2009, 5:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MoNk{LAH}

Trophy whoring is not testing

If I can't beat a game in under 7 days, it desrves to be bought... hence why I have Fallout 3 from the UK (didnt they edit the Aus one of something??) still in plastic waiting to be opened/played. (Amongst others)

elstado · 28th August 2009, 12:14 AM

Yeah it's like 7 days no questions asked money back return for new games and 14 for used games.

Only issue is all the "new" games aren't actually new.

You're a sucker to buy and keep a game from EB unless it's brand new out of a box and you really want it.

noob2006 · 28th August 2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elstado

Only issue is all the "new" games aren't actually new.

You're a sucker to buy and keep a game from EB unless it's brand new out of a box and you really want it.

It doesnt really matter those disc are in perfect condition, the only difference is that there no annoying plastic to remove. Plus if your really that picky you can asked for one that's still sealed up most of the time if its a new game they will have it.

SaMbO · 28th August 2009, 12:29 PM

but that smell when you rip open the plastic for the 1st time, i always (nb not always) take a good whiff, its probably toxic lol

29th July 2009, 11:40 AM	#1
dewy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 720	EB Games Returns? Hey guys, I remember a long time ago EB games had a contant offer on, where if you bought a game, didn't like it in 14 days you could return it for a full refund, is this still the case? I have my eyes set on a DS game which is a game I wouldn't necessarily buy but I wanna give it a go, on their website I see this return the game for 1/2 Refund within 30 days, has this replaced the old offer? Is there anywhere I can buy a game and return it within a few days of purcahse if I dont like it? __________________ Mobile: 2.6GHz MacBook Pro 15" w/ Retina \| Leopold FC700R \| Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G Gaming: i3-3220; 16GB G.Skill DDR3; 120GB Sandisk SSD; 2TB Hitachi; HIS Radon 7770 1GB; Samsung 40" 3D LED Server: HP N40L: 4 x 3tb Toshiba; 8GB RAM; Ubuntu running ZFS4Linux/rTorrent

29th July 2009, 11:53 AM	#2
trickma Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,286	I thought it was 7 days you had to return it by? I assume that this is still implicitly in place even though I haven't used it in a couple of years. Try calling up your local EB and asking them. __________________ Successful Trades

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FatBoyNotSoSlim Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne - 3149 Posts: 12,497	EB Games sometimes ups it to 14 or 30 days around Christmas time. 2 months ago, I was told that it was 14 days return on 2nd hand games aswell, but that may have just been as it was in the middle of the large sale. But generally speaking 7 days is correct. Eyes the 4 games that need to get refunded by 9pm tomorrow.... __________________ Desktop: 3770K 4.5Ghz \| GB Z77X-UD5H \| 16GB Samsung DDR3 \| Crucial M4 256GB \| SLI GTX 580s \| Lian Li P80B \| AX1200W \| Catleap Q270s \| Ducky DK9008 Shine \| Razer Mamba \| Custom WC \| Other: Norco 4224 NAS \|\| Panasonic TH-P50V20A \| PS3 Slim 500GB \| SGS3 16GB, ASUS Transformer, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" \|

29th July 2009, 1:36 PM	#5
MoNk{LAH} Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 17,160	Yep, EB has always been 7 days (except the 14days during xmas) on the back of their receipts its always got "7 Day Trial period" __________________ Trading List PS3 profile GT5 Garage My Avatar continually changes, to represent the game i'm playing on PS3

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PsychoSmiley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Darwin Posts: 5,102	Call me OCD but I cannot bring myself to return a game, or sell it. I want to knock over Salvation, but I can't bring myself to return the damn thing. This is made even worse by EB being 10 mins walk away from home (I'm not implying I'm lazy and I walk to the shops when I need it). __________________ Currently Playing: StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm (PC) \| Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (PS3)

29th July 2009, 2:06 PM	#9
MoNk{LAH} Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 17,160	there are some peolpe who abuse the system cough Fatboy cough.. 4 games?!?!?!? But i guess its fine with EB since they came up with the idea. It really screws over people who do buy from EB expecting a "new" game, when there is a very high chance they may just put that "returned" game in the case. __________________ Trading List PS3 profile GT5 Garage My Avatar continually changes, to represent the game i'm playing on PS3

28th August 2009, 12:14 AM	#13
elstado Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth (SOR), W.A. Posts: 1,373	Yeah it's like 7 days no questions asked money back return for new games and 14 for used games. Only issue is all the "new" games aren't actually new. You're a sucker to buy and keep a game from EB unless it's brand new out of a box and you really want it. __________________ Intel E8400 OC@3.6GHz, EP35-DS3R, 4GB DDR2 800MHz, Gigabyte 1GB GTX560 OC@830MHz, Intel X25-M G2 80GB SSD, 2x 500GB WD BLUE AAKS, Antec Sonata III, Zalman 9700, 22" Samsung + 24" BenQ, & Win7 x64 SP1 CHECK OUT MY PRACTICAL CYCLING AND CYCLE TOURING BLOG: VELOPHILEAUSTRALIA!