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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Premium Pack :
  • A two-disc original soundtrack that contains 48 tracks by Guilty Gear’s Daisuke Ishiwatari (19 more than the version released in Japan!)
  • Bonus video disc containing basic tutorials, expert advice, character-specific strategies, and much more!
 
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[quote name='kazunori']Yeah, not the best handling by GS, but no surprise there I guess. I got my order in less than a day before they removed the bonus from their page, and though the art book is listed on my order, the CS person I spoke too couldn't confirm it.

I'll just let the order go through anyway, but if it ships with no art book I'll be returning it to a GS store for a refund.[/QUOTE]

That's what bothers me... they probably should have known how many they were getting but they kept on taking preorders.

Oh well, I'll just return my copy if I don't get the artbook. I have a copy ordered on Amazon, just in case.
 
Artbook's on my invoice. Now that I know it's on the invoice, should I be canceling my Amazon order? Starting to worry about being able to return the game to Gamestop to keep the artbook...
 
[quote name='AkariK']Artbook's on my invoice. Now that I know it's on the invoice, should I be canceling my Amazon order? Starting to worry about being able to return the game to Gamestop to keep the artbook...[/QUOTE]

If you get the artbook, you could either return the Amazon order or sell/trade it here. In theory they won't let you return the EB/GS order without both pieces, but I don't know how that goes since I've never tried it.
 
[quote name='SDC']If you get the artbook, you could either return the Amazon order or sell/trade it here. In theory they won't let you return the EB/GS order without both pieces, but I don't know how that goes since I've never tried it.[/quote]


according to the online invoice...the book is 0.00... so it has no value

it is also a different item

my assumption is that you COULD just the game and get very little guff... some employees might turn you down at first.. but just use that form of logic

1) they are two different items
2) The value of the book is 0.00
3) By me paying NOTHING, i paid for the art book
4) I do not want to return the art book, which i paid for

.. however.. i will be showing gamestop some love by supporting them and not returning it (even though amazon.com's prices r cheaper)
 
That's what I get for waiting, I suppose... I guess I'll just order through Amazon with ECA... I'll save myself some money, but I'll also be out of an artbook that should have a decent flip value...
 
I ordered April 30 and I used my $10 coupon I got from GS for the $5 off $60 error they had when the Gamedays sale started. I better get the artbook as I dont think I can get my coupon back if I return the game.
 
[quote name='WuGgaRoO']according to the online invoice...the book is 0.00... so it has no value

it is also a different item

my assumption is that you COULD just the game and get very little guff... some employees might turn you down at first.. but just use that form of logic

1) they are two different items
2) The value of the book is 0.00
3) By me paying NOTHING, i paid for the art book
4) I do not want to return the art book, which i paid for

.. however.. i will be showing gamestop some love by supporting them and not returning it (even though amazon.com's prices r cheaper)[/QUOTE]

While that makes logical sense, the return policy also states that they don't accept returns on any products that were sold as a bundle unless the bundle is complete. It would make far more sense for a pre-order bonus to be considered a bundled order with the game, than for the pre-order item to be considered a stand-alone item that holds no value.
 
Eh, 30 some page art book isn't enough incentive for me to give my business to gamestop, I preordered mine on amazon with the ECA discount for a nice save.

I could see some flip value in the artbooks(albeit not that much more than the $15 I'm already saving from getting it from amazon) but I always end up keeping bonus stuff out of a combination of laziness and collector tendency.

I'm really looking forward to the game though and hope to play against some fellow CAGs on the PSN once the game is out.
 
[quote name='Slade']Eh, 30 some page art book isn't enough incentive for me to give my business to gamestop, I preordered mine on amazon with the ECA discount for a nice save.

I could see some flip value in the artbooks(albeit not that much more than the $15 I'm already saving from getting it from amazon) but I always end up keeping bonus stuff out of a combination of laziness and collector tendency.

I'm really looking forward to the game though and hope to play against some fellow CAGs on the PSN once the game is out.[/QUOTE]

consider yourself challenged, friend.
PSN ID: sdc3
 
[quote name='SDC']While that makes logical sense, the return policy also states that they don't accept returns on any products that were sold as a bundle unless the bundle is complete. It would make far more sense for a pre-order bonus to be considered a bundled order with the game, than for the pre-order item to be considered a stand-alone item that holds no value.[/QUOTE]

my SFIV CE arrived banged up from free shipping packaging, I returned it without headband with no problem.

maybe you could trying acting surprised saying "what book?" and say it was never included.
 
^^^

Nice. I'm leaving my preorder with GS for now. Hopefully they will retro-add the artbook back to those orders when they get more supply from Aksys.
 
I suspect this is a sign that the art book may be expanding beyond Gamestop or at least expanded to both on-line and retail orders at Gamestop which is what Aksys wanted them to do all along. Rather than a quantity thing, this might have been Gamestop pulling the promotion so as not to be accused of misleading people when the promo was expanded.
 
[quote name='AkariK']Artbook's on my invoice. Now that I know it's on the invoice, should I be canceling my Amazon order? Starting to worry about being able to return the game to Gamestop to keep the artbook...[/quote]

You can return it in store without the artbook. It doesn't ring up for any value anyway.
 
i dont know what you guys r talking about... that msg he wrote is cryptic as anything.."just have patience" that could mean ANYTHING
 
heads up for anyone interested, newegg finally has the ps3 version listed at 56.99

It does not have the free shipping, but ups 3 day is only 2.99. I canceled my order for the 360 version and re-ordered as ps3. It is listed as being the premium pack, so it should come with the blu-ray, soundtrack and the like. I know a lot of you aren't wanting to deal with gamestop, so newegg is an alternative for both versions now.
 
[quote name='Shady3011']It could even mean a boat![/quote]
ur damn right

"have patience... we will make a boat out of all the artbooks and no one will have them... MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA"
 
[quote name='WuGgaRoO']ur damn right

"have patience... we will make a boat out of all the artbooks and no one will have them... MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA"[/QUOTE]

"a boat is a boat, but a box could be anything! it could even be a boat! you know how long we've wanted one of those!" ~Peter Griffin

I am just glad im able to get the premium pack. I know this one won't be as popular online as MvC2 this summer, but i see myself playing this one a lot more...i love these "deeper" 2d fighters.
 
i love how it goes out of stock right when i get paid and can pre-order it. hopefully some other retailer gets a hold of the art books like amazon...
 
I returned my RE5 preorder without the bonus art cell (ended up buying the RE5 360 bundle and had two copies) with no problems. Just pointing that out, shouldn't be a problem returning without the artbook.
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']I returned my RE5 preorder without the bonus art cell (ended up buying the RE5 360 bundle and had two copies) with no problems. Just pointing that out, shouldn't be a problem returning without the artbook.[/QUOTE]

same here, i returned a second copy i had gotten from amazon
 
The only problem I see with this is that they sometimes list the bonuses on the packing list you have to bring to the store. i guess you can always say it didn't come with your order or something. But it would be the wrong thing to do.
 
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pathetic. I'm sure CAG doesn't condone discussion on what is clearly unethical behavior. Mods need to crack down, delete posts, send warnings, etc.


Im sure we will hear the usual 'wah wah wah gamestop screwed me' type of crying on here. Grow up.
 
[quote name='Japakneez']pathetic. I'm sure CAG doesn't condone discussion on what is clearly unethical behavior. Mods need to crack down, delete posts, send warnings, etc.


Im sure we will hear the usual 'wah wah wah gamestop screwed me' type of crying on here. Grow up.[/quote]
i really don't care for this statement, since i'll screw gamestop any chance i can get. not only me, but many others. unethical would be gamestop's practices; so before you try to belittle the consumer, remember the malpractices gamestop has commited to developers, consumers, and even their employees. so in a "grown up" sense of mentality, this is my method to rebel towards their bs. so clearly, you can move along or report posts, if that gains you any pleasure.
 
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[quote name='Japakneez']pathetic. I'm sure CAG doesn't condone discussion on what is clearly unethical behavior. Mods need to crack down, delete posts, send warnings, etc.


Im sure we will hear the usual 'wah wah wah gamestop screwed me' type of crying on here. Grow up.[/quote]

I didn't think it was unethical at the time, I had purchased the game once and then purchased the RE5 bundle, and realized I had two copies of the game.

I do a lot of my shopping at GameStop (since it's the only store that sells games near by) and I think me returning one game and keeping the preorder bonus isn't really that big of a deal. Especially since they've held out and kept me from getting several bonuses in the past (Halo Wars warthog code being the most recent).
 
It's probably unethical to order an item, using SAVER, with the intention to keep only the bonus gift and return the paid item for a full refund. It costs GS $ to ship you an item which you have no intention to keep. So you are essentially screwing GS.

However, if they skim on packaging such that your item arrives damaged, or if you later find a better deal elsewhere, by all means return the shit to GS. It's their fault to pack item badly, to gut games and to not being competitive price wise.
 
[quote name='eau']It's probably unethical to order an item, using SAVER, with the intention to keep only the bonus gift and return the paid item for a full refund. It costs GS $ to ship you an item which you have no intention to keep. So you are essentially screwing GS.

However, if they skim on packaging such that your item arrives damaged, or if you later find a better deal elsewhere, by all means return the shit to GS. It's their fault to pack item badly, to gut games and to not being competitive price wise.[/QUOTE]

I know you're not referring to me but When i purchased SFIV CE I had no intention of returning but my damaged CE's box made me return it, they never asked for the headband so they never got it.
I'm sure USPS media mail would have been just as cheap in a protective box and could've been better protected (but slower).
 
[quote name='Japakneez']pathetic. I'm sure CAG doesn't condone discussion on what is clearly unethical behavior. Mods need to crack down, delete posts, send warnings, etc.


Im sure we will hear the usual 'wah wah wah gamestop screwed me' type of crying on here. Grow up.[/QUOTE]

Here we go again....
 
[quote name='nodoctors']i love how it goes out of stock right when i get paid and can pre-order it. hopefully some other retailer gets a hold of the art books like amazon...[/QUOTE]

Could of pre-ordered it without the money... they don't even do an authorization charge for pre-orders.
 
newegg has won points with me over this game. I had the 360 version preordered for 56.99 free 3 day shipping. I called them up today after work and simply asked if they could match the free 3 day shipping onto my BlazBlue ps3 order. I even told them "im not expecting a yes, but it never hurts to ask"

Well the csr couldn't knock the 2.99 off a preorder but he did put a 2.99 credit on my account twords any future shipping. Very cool, makes me far more willing to shop there in the future and cements in my head that ill be making my gaming purchases at the egg for the foreseeable future.

After dealing with gamestop csrs, this was a nice breath of fresh air...I really can not wait for this game
 
This was just posted on the dustloop forums by a gamestop employee:
"Good news, crew! We've received an additional shipment of art books! This does *not* guarantee you one mystically, it simply means we'll be filling out as many orders that have already been placed for the book as possible, and if we have extras then new orders will receive them as well. At this point in time we are unsure as to whether or not we have a sufficient amount to meet any orders placed past the previous deadline of 5/5/09. We're sure to run out here very shortly whatever the case, because believe it or not BlazBlue is in our best sellers category at the moment! "
 
[quote name='eau']It's probably unethical to order an item, using SAVER, with the intention to keep only the bonus gift and return the paid item for a full refund. It costs GS $ to ship you an item which you have no intention to keep. [/QUOTE]

F Gamestop. I kind of hope my game comes without an artbook, so I can return it instore for a full refund.

I wonder how many items I can order with the SAVER promo code, then return them all to a Gamestop store for a refund? I'll destroy Gamestop with free shipping.
 
I don't get it. According to the GS employee (quoted just a few posts up), they are not even sure if they have enough to meet orders placed before May 5, yet they are advertising the artbook again...

This is either going to be very ugly for some people or they are just trying to get people to act now instead of later...
 
Marketing tactics, I'd wager. "We ran out!" "Wait, we 'found some more!' Order while we still have some!"
 
just called Gamestop customer service to check on my pre-order, and I am in the system as having an art book on reserve not backorder. but they still can't guarantee that I will definitely get one (ordered 4/30). He was pretty confident I will be getting one tho, so I am a bit more relaxed. I think that the artbook is going to be a seperate entitiy than the items in the Case itself since it is not officialy part of the package. so i hope its not a gaddamn booklette as I realy like this games art style.

This game's the sh!t and all that, but i KNOW if it didnt have this artbook I wouldnt bother preordering it as i doubt it'll even catch on in the 'cult' groups like GG did... hell i think battle fantasia is fun as hell but no one plays it. i got BF for like 10 bux used and it sits right next to my GGXX#R and SFIV. I jsut wish they were addign a few home console characters, for a bit of a new factor for those of us that have played it in arcade...o well.
 
I guess it was like the Wii. According to the news it was out of stock throughout most of the US about 1-2 years ago even though I saw it in stock all over the place. :D

I preordered BB in store and have yet to cancel it. Guess I will go in next week.
 
[quote name='p0x0rZ'] i hope its not a gaddamn booklette as I realy like this games art style.
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It's 32 pages. I don't see how it could be anything more than small at that page count.
 
[quote name='Haggar']F Gamestop. I kind of hope my game comes without an artbook, so I can return it instore for a full refund.

I wonder how many items I can order with the SAVER promo code, then return them all to a Gamestop store for a refund? I'll destroy Gamestop with free shipping.[/quote]

returning to a actual store will only hurt the employees, not the company as a whole. the website will show your purchase where-as the store will only show a loss. I work at a retail store and people return website merch all the time and it kills our numbers and we get hours cut. if you want to hurt the corporation try screwing over the site not your local store, it looks bad on a resume for management beingn fired due to over excessive returns.
 
[quote name='aegisol']It's 32 pages. I don't see how it could be anything more than small at that page count.[/quote]

32 pages is about the size of a normal comic-book sans adverts so it could be at least that big.
 
[quote name='ify15']dude gamestops offering the artbook again!!!!111!![/QUOTE]



Gah, still waiting on my stupid GameStop giftcard.

EDIT: Mail was late today. Got my giftcard and preordered. :)
 
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[quote name='p0x0rZ']32 pages is about the size of a normal comic-book sans adverts so it could be at least that big.[/quote]

Based on previous promo art books my expectations are a little low, I guess.

That and having actual artbooks, although I've certainly paid a fair amount of money for less on occasion just because I liked the artist...
 
[quote name='p0x0rZ']returning to a actual store will only hurt the employees, not the company as a whole. the website will show your purchase where-as the store will only show a loss. I work at a retail store and people return website merch all the time and it kills our numbers and we get hours cut. if you want to hurt the corporation try screwing over the site not your local store, it looks bad on a resume for management beingn fired due to over excessive returns.[/QUOTE]


Do you work at a GameStop or a different retail store? How do they justify this? I don't understand how you can punish an employee that didn't even sell the item for allowing a return. As long as everything with the return is legit it's not like they have the option to decline the return, right? How can you punish someone for this?
 
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