Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC version $39.90 +shipping @ Gogamer (B&N dead)

[Terzo]

While some people have received $5 online gift cards for B&N (but addressed by orders@gamestop???) I haven't heard of anyone actually having their order canceled. I read the following post at slick deals.

I have received NO gift card, nor has my order been cancelled.

I called Gamestop this morning to find out what the deal is, and when I could expect to get my beta key. They informed me that I needed to speak with Barnes and Noble about any issues, and the CSR seemed amused by the idea that we wanted the game for the posted price.

I then called B&N, and asked them. They seemed surprised that Gamestop had an issue with it. The B&N CSR's supervisor is currently 'researching it' for me, and will send me an email within 24 hours. I mentioned the legal issues that California raises, and she seemed ... not concerned exactly, but certainly like she had been thrown off her stride a bit.

Based on that I'm thinking maybe the B&N and Gamestop think the blame rests with the other. Really I'm surprised neither company has taken some action regarding it. If they realized (and they should have given the volume of orders) the mistake early on and sent out cancellation notifications it wouldn't be that big a deal. I'm wondering what ramifications waiting this long will have if, if any.
And who knows. Maybe we'll actually get the game for the posted price!

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Well, I've already used my $5 gift card so the damage is done

 

[SunnyD]

Well, if it's any consolation, I'll chime in.

I have not received any giftcard nor any notification that my order has been canceled. I have however noticed that the pre-auth charge has fallen off my credit card. Now, this could mean that the order was stealth canceled, but then again on ordering the sales page does say that you will not be charged until your order actually ships, which if this is the case they can only place a hold on your card for something like 48 hours meaning it would drop off anyway.

Other than that, no other info to pass along. We'll find out in a couple weeks.

 

[flyboy84]

on ordering the sales page does say that you will not be charged until your order actually ships, which if this is the case they can only place a hold on your card for something like 48 hours meaning it would drop off anyway.

I think that is the case.

 

[ivan2]

wtf i didn't see no gift card. gonna have to check the junk mails...

 

[Jjoshua2]

I got a $5 gc. I heard some people got beta access too, but I think I already got it by signing up with alienware's beta access anyway.

 

[aggressor]

I just got the cancellation notice

Despite our efforts, we were unable to fulfill some or all of the items in your order, as noted below. Your order contained a title(s) that is no longer scheduled for release. This may be because the item was discontinued or replaced by a newer version.

We have canceled this portion of your order and you will not be billed for it.


We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to your next visit to Barnes & Noble.

 

[AFurryReptile]

Boooo!

 

[jlee]

I got it too.

Despite our efforts, we were unable to fulfill some or all of the items in your order, as noted below. Your order contained a title(s) that is no longer scheduled for release. This may be because the item was discontinued or replaced by a newer version.

We have canceled this portion of your order and you will not be billed for it.

 

[mikej007]

Got the cancellation as well.

 

[SunnyD]

And now canceled. That's a fine howdeedoo.

Nothing lost, nothing gained anyway. /puts away the FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT card

 

[AFurryReptile]

And now canceled. That's a fine howdeedoo.

Nothing lost, nothing gained anyway. /puts away the FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT card

Actually, some of us still got $5 gift cards....

I still want the game. Is there a decent deal on a preorder anywhere?

 

[R Nilla]

Actually, some of us still got $5 gift cards....

I still want the game. Is there a decent deal on a preorder anywhere?

Amazon and Walmart both have $20 gift card incentives.

 

[Schmide]

I just wish they wouldn't lie. It was a price mistake, don't pretend it was some item that was suddenly replaced by another item.

They're not saving any face by that charade.

 

[Terzo]

Edited title, too bad. And as stated, while some gained (and lost) nothing, other came out ahead with a $5 gift card...not bad.

Actually, some of us still got $5 gift cards....

I still want the game. Is there a decent deal on a preorder anywhere?

Amazon and Walmart both have $20 gift card incentives.

Not sure about Walmart, but I'm pretty sure the Amazon $20 credit only applies to the console versions. I'm not sure if anyone has a deal on the pc version now.

 

[superHARD]

I'm playing the demo right now, love it...really wish they didn't cancel the order

Also didn't get GC

 

[M1A]

RED for Barnes, no more of my money. This was handled wrong plain wrong.....
Bye Bye Barnes

 

[Tristicus]

Yep, Amazon is only for the consoles. ($20 credit)

 

[GullyFoyle]

Not nearly as sweet as this (non-)deal, but gogamer has this on sale this weekend, as part of their regular 48 Hour Madness sale, for $10 off, making the PC Version $40.

 

[Terzo]

Not nearly as sweet as this (non-)deal, but gogamer has this on sale this weekend, as part of their regular 48 Hour Madness sale, for $10 off, making the PC Version $40.

For what it's worth this would probably warrant a new thread, but I updated OP with this information. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Schmide]

I went for the GG

 

[LifesABeta]

is the go gamer offer the limited edition or the regular?

 

[heat901]

ah im going to wait for either it to come down in price or it to be bundled with probable expansion they might have for it.....to me it just seems like original and not bf3

 

[ivan2]

aint buying this game unless it's 20

 

[Stas]

ugh... scammers. Oh, well, I'll wait for a Steam sale.