I once got yelled at by the owner of a dvd shop for opening the case to check the disc. He was all "I have quality stuff. You don't trust me. I don't trust you. You could be stealing" and I'm near tears cause I just came to have a good time and get some cool stuff but was being treated like I committed a horrible crime by wanting to see if a copy of the Charlie's Angels movie was in good condition! I dropped the armload of dvds at his feet and walked off. Next time I went to where that store was, it was long closed down. Guess he pulled that act with too many people.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

If you're buying a car, you're gonna want to look at the engine and would think something is strange if they didn't let you look at it. It's no different than with a Blu-ray or a video game.

@shaneo693061

7 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo Exactly! Also I don't know how I would have reacted to that first scenario with the price changing. That's not how pricing stuff works!

@actualnotanewbie

7 күн бұрын

That's a shame. I've been to Goodwills where they ask me to check the discs before I buy them if I forget.

@Theomite

7 күн бұрын

@@actualnotanewbie I have found so much killer shit at Goodwill for ridiculously reasonable prices. It's really a cave of treasures if you have the right eyes.

@ozzy.....7383

5 күн бұрын

I think taking plastic off dvd to open it is wrong if there was no plastic then you should be able to look also you can’t tell by looking things look bad and no problem and I’ve had perfect looking new discs that won’t play. That’s why I don’t like GameStop I want to open my own

I heard of a district manager that would walk around the store with the main manager, assistant managers and department managers. If he saw an item that didn’t have a price he would grab it and give it to a customer that was nearby and tell them it was free because it had no price on it. He wasn’t messing around.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

That district manager sounds awesome, we need more people like that keeping businesses in check.

If they won't let you look inside the case (pawn shops), they know the discs are messed up or worse, filled with dead roaches and cockroach droppings.

Dude, regarding your first issue of seeing one price on the item and then the cashier tells you it's more, in some states by law, they are required to sell it to you for the cheaper price-assuming you are in a state that has such laws and said state enforces them.

@Theomite

7 күн бұрын

I did not know this.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

This place wasn't really a store, it was like an upscale flea market stall, basically.

@alienking8043

6 күн бұрын

This is also true in Canada. We have laws against Red Flag #1 mentioned. Thats why i have never come across this issue. Not only they would have to sell it at the sticker price, we are entitled to a $10 discount as well. So if an item was priced at $10 and they try to upsell it at the counter, we could actually receive it for free.

@TheTonyahawk

6 күн бұрын

This is a law in almost all states the item in question is always sold at the price marked if lower than the register rings. Another issue was the seller checking e-bay to sell it for a higher price that would be call a mark up a very disreputable business practice. I would not buy his merchandise and report it to the management of the flea market.

@chaospoet

2 күн бұрын

Problem is most people don't know that. So in the sellers mind, if you're not bringing that point up, it's a case of "What they don't know won't hurt them." Never forget, money is the root of all evil.

Theres a comic shop that i used to frequent, everytime i walked in the door the owner would begin "casually" following me around. I, in no way, look shady i promise 😂

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

Just gotta ask you if you’re looking for anything! 😂

if someone told me "well it's x $ on ebay" I'd just tell them I'll go buy it from ebay then.

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

Yeah, if I’m driving or walking down to the store, that’s me paying “shipping” on whatever I’m buying.

Bait and switch is ILLEGAL. The legality of a business charging more than the price marked on a product varies by jurisdiction, but generally, it is considered illegal and falls under consumer protection laws. Here are some key points regarding this issue: ## General Principles 1. **False Advertising and Overcharging**: Most jurisdictions have laws that prohibit businesses from charging more than the advertised or marked price. This practice is often referred to as "false pricing" or "overcharging" and can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. For example, California's Business & Professions Code § 12024.2(a) makes it unlawful to charge a customer more than the price advertised, posted, marked, or quoted for an item[3]. 2. **Consumer Protection Laws**: Many states have specific consumer protection laws that address pricing accuracy. These laws typically require that the price charged at the register must match the price displayed on the item or on a shelf tag. If there is a discrepancy, consumers are generally entitled to pay the lower price[11]. 3. **Penalties for Violations**: The penalties for overcharging can vary. In California, an overcharge over $1 can be considered a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and potentially imprisonment. Lesser overcharges might be treated as infractions with smaller fines[3]. ## State-Specific Regulations 1. **New York**: In New York, the law requires that the price charged must not exceed the lowest advertised, written, posted, or marked price. Violations can result in civil penalties, and repeated offenses can lead to more severe consequences[9]. 2. **Connecticut**: Connecticut law mandates that if an electronic price is higher than the reduced price marked on a sign, the consumer is entitled to one item of that commodity at no cost. This aims to protect consumers from electronic pricing errors[2]. 3. **Ohio**: In Ohio, while there is no explicit prohibition against charging more than the marked price, consumer protection laws require clear disclosure of product pricing. If a business complies with disclosure requirements, it may not necessarily be illegal to charge a higher price, but this is often subject to interpretation and enforcement by state authorities[12]. ## Reporting and Enforcement Consumers who encounter overcharging can report the issue to their state's consumer protection agency or the local weights and measures department. These agencies are responsible for ensuring pricing accuracy and can conduct inspections and impose penalties on businesses that violate pricing laws[6][14]. ## Conclusion While the specifics can vary by state, the general rule is that businesses are not allowed to charge more than the price marked on a product. This practice is considered deceptive and is regulated under various consumer protection laws. Consumers who experience such issues should report them to the appropriate authorities for resolution. Citations: [1] www.findlaw.com/consumer/consumer-transactions/price-gouging-laws-by-state.html [2] www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2017/04/28/US-Pricing-Laws-All-States_2.pdf [3] www.yashlaw.com/practice-areas/business-and-commercial-law/false-pricing-or-overcharging/ [4] www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/dealings-competitors/price-fixing [5] content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/I6dfb3ee4077511e89bf099c0ee06c731/Beware-of-the-Sale-Complying-with-Promotional-Pricing-Guidelines?contextData=%28sc.Default%29&transitionType=Default&viewType=FullText [6] www.reddit.com/r/legaladviceofftopic/comments/1cg9p9r/are_fast_food_restaurants_legally_able_to_charge/ [7] pirg.org/edfund/resources/how-to-identify-and-report-price-gouging/ [8] www.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/about/PricingLaws.pdf [9] www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/197-B [10] www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/price-discrimination-robinson-patman-violations [11] www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/consumer-protection/pricing-disputes-you-pay-the-lowest-marked-price/ [12] www.cleveland.com/business/2012/06/can_a_retailer_charge_more_for.html [13] www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/price-gouging-laws-by-state/ [14] consumer.westchestergov.com/consumer-laws/consumer-code/item-pricing [15] www.nist.gov/pml/owm/us-retail-pricing-laws-and-regulations-state

GameStop and their idea of selling "new" games that aren't factory sealed. Maybe a pre-order for a game would get you sealed, but too many times they'd take something from a disk sleeve and put it in the case after I paid full price.

That’s the worst with the stickers man! I’m a collector and I’m thinking why are you ruining the slipcovers? I’ve even seen them on steelbooks!

@jimfaust6342

7 күн бұрын

That's a deal breaker for me

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

If you care about the merchandise, you should care about the customer experience too. Not that hard to use a sticker or whatever that doesn't mangle the merchandise.

i'm a bookworm and stores do that to hardbacks and paperback's it's such a pain in the ass. some also do that to comic books as well for some reason

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

Putting a sticker on a comic book should be illegal.

@rolandofgilead43

2 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo agreed

Tip with sharpies: scribble over it with a dry erase marker. It removes the sharpie. I used to use that in my classroom everyday.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I have done this before with a white board! Good tip!

My biggest pet peeve is when the studios don’t shrink wrap the slipcovers, and then the stores put their price stickers right on them. I decided long ago that I just wasn’t going to buy them if they did that. Best Buy lost a TON of my business by doing that, they eventually stopped but they’d already reduced their selection by then. I never buy a used copy of anything to save money, so if I pay more for a new copy there’s no excuse for putting a sticker right on it like that. I’ve even seen Amoeba do that which is pretty sad. I went to a store in Reno once that had laserdiscs which weren’t priced. I brought up the ones I wanted and most were reasonable in the $5 range, but the guy wanted $27 for one because “that’s what it last went for on EBay.” I told him I didn’t make the trip there to pay EBay prices, and good luck getting that much from anyone.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

It's a shame because now whenever you see laserdiscs out, I can almost guarantee they're gonna be inflated prices. I would love to get a Laserdisc player at some point, but I've only ever seen them for ridiculous prices at stores.

Gamestop has improved their stickers, haven't had an issue in at least 5-6 years. And even if the case is in terrible shape, they have replacements most of the time in the drawers behind the register. Disc replay is also pretty reputable in my area at least.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

I've never had an issue with a GameStop disc not playing. I do most of my GameStop shopping online, so it's a lottery whether you get the original case/insert or not.

Game Stop. Never again. That's all that needs to be said.

@HunterBoldingVideo

8 күн бұрын

They are a big part of why physical video games are in dire need of some protection like we give to Blu-rays. They do suck and have sucked for a long time.

@jimroscovius

7 күн бұрын

I've never had a problem with GameStop.

@nunab1864

7 күн бұрын

I'll never buy from Gamestop Online again (for used games), but I'll still go in store where I can determine condition. Their online warehouse will send you some real trash.

When an Amazon seller doesn’t display the region of the item but it looks like a region 1, until you buy it and then they message you saying it’s a region 2 and you have to cancel it, or they say it’s a region 2 but it’s actually a region 1 and you have to figure that out somehow

@HunterBoldingVideo

8 күн бұрын

I have no clue how the region code isn't just always loudly displayed on the box, I know some have it on the back, but not all.

@hvitekristesdod

8 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo They usually show it on the back but sometimes there’s no picture available of the back of the item

@hvitekristesdod

8 күн бұрын

Most region 2s do show those age rating things on the front that look like stop signs so that’s helpful

@anthonym8205

7 күн бұрын

Or buying a region 2 disc from a seller when the Amazon picture is region 1

@TheMediaHoarder

6 күн бұрын

Get a region free player. I’ve never had to worry what region anything is.

I’ve dealt with almost all of these to some extent, but I gotta say I’ve never been told I can’t inspect the disc. In cases where they had a security case they’d always let me look at the register. And if they’re unsealed and not in a security case I just open it and look at it when I pull it off the shelf etc. if I was ever told I couldn’t I’d just drop it and walk out. Concerned about thieves? Buy more security cases.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

If you have good merchandise, you'd want customers to know its good and not damaged.

Lol. I hate those damn stickers!

@HunterBoldingVideo

8 күн бұрын

They're the reason why Goo Gone exists! I haven't tried the hair dryer method yet, but still, so annoying.

@Franksmediaandreviews

8 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo 🤣 Facts

We have a "city wide garage sale" in Austin. I collect cameras, and I sell cameras. I was at a table, seller has mostly cameras out, no prices on anything. Condition is everything. I'm checking stuff out, looking for scratches, fungus, etc. in the lens. Seller gets annoyed and tells me I'm not allowed to look at cameras until AFTER I buy them. I ask how I am supposed to know WHAT I am buying if I don't look at it? He gets very rude and I walk off. A seller at another table actually got upset and complained to the sale's management on my behalf. I've never been back. The fun twist to this story is that years ago I actually bought something from this guy off ebay. It showed up broken. I asked for a return, he freaked out, but had to take it back per ebay's policies. He then blocked me. I didn't realize it was the same guy until months after he freaked out in person at the sale. I participate as a vendor at camera meets/shows. If I don't want people to touch something, I put it in a case. If it's out on the table, it's expected that somebody is going to pick it up and look at it.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 сағат бұрын

Exactly, if it's in a case, I'm sure people would ask to see it if they're legitimately interested in buying it.

One time I bought a Blu-ray called star trek discovery season 1 but the disc was a movie called forbidden planet so I took it back for a change

Some stores sell re-sealed used discs so you have to buy it before you know how scratched up it is. 🤔

@philiphanan1493

5 күн бұрын

Five Below does that.

So here in the UK we have a chain by the name of CEX. They sell second hand games, films on various formats, games consoles etc. Extremely greedy, but one of their worst practices is reselling copies of things with reprinted covers. I hardly go in there anymore.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I would just laugh, at least GameStop didn't print out the cover of a game and slap it on.

At my work customers get annoyed when I tell them "Please check the disc before purchase!". Because they are totally clueless that they buy second hand discs and that the discs might be scratchy/missing.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Embarrassing on their part, should always check the merchandise when you're buying anything!

@SatanenPerkele

6 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo Yep. But luckily they are far away from being the worst customers.

@rolandofgilead43

5 күн бұрын

that's nothing i was at a game stop a couple years back and now this isn't game stop but the customers ! i was shopping there and not long after we got there one came in and was wanting to return a new game. the clear was really nice to them and said we can't take it new but if you want to open it in your car and come back in... they never did what the fuck?

Never encountered any of these red flags but I initially built up a sizeable blu-ray collection from buying from a national Pawn shop chain. I found the 1960's Batman TV series blu-rays at one of these stores, they were in their 3 separate blu-ray cases without the box but I bought them anyway, stupidly without checking all the discs. Popped the first season 1 disc in and it glitched and skipped and froze constantly, took it out and it was scratched. So I took it back the next day - they have a 90-day return policy and got my money back...no problem. Went back a few days later and they'd put it back out on the shelf for sale, with the same scratched seas 1 disc...

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

Ooof, putting out the damaged merchandise is pretty scummy of them.

@jamied1579

4 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo Yup. They don't care - My buddy buys 2nd hand games from them and they're frequently badly scratched and in some cases there's the wrong disc or no disc at all, meaning they don't even check them when they buy them

Similar to the sticker issue, Vintage Stock will use spider wraps that are too tight and are clearly digging into box sets.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

This is also a problem, or when they heat the outer plastic and it melts to the blu-ray case.

My son collects TCG cards like pokemon. There are about 5 stores nearby and everyone doesn't bother pricing anymore. They all say "go to tcg player on your phone to get the price"... so annoying

The main pre-owned movie shop in the UK is called CEX. Disks are behind the counter and staff check each on before putting into the box. If you are buying a box set this can take time, but it’s worth it. Anything you buy has a 2 year warranty.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great shop to me, I'd rather wait and know that I'm getting a good disc.

@loftlegacy

6 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo bought lots of disks from them over the years, even 4K and never had a problem with one, except a dual pack of Yogi Bear for 50p where the BD didn’t work and the DVD did. My son wasn’t too concerned as he was 3 at the time!

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

@@loftlegacy If that's the only issue, and the son wasn't mad, I'd say let it slide! 😂

Gamestop I've had horrible experiences with them. That's why I shop at pawn shops and thrift stores just make sure you look to see if the right disc is in the case it's in good condition or to see if it's in there at all

It’s the law in the UK, if there is a price on the item, that’s what you pay….no matter what the shopkeeper says. Yeah stickers are a bugbear of mine 😬 nice one mate, take care👍😃👍

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! This was from an upscale “flea market” stall, so it wasn’t exactly a store.

@kermitsghost

4 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo ahh fair enough, still scummy behaviour from the seller.

There was a really cool used movie/game store like 10 minutes from my home. It was awesome. I shopped there for years with no issues. Then starting about a year ago, every single movie I bought there had scratches on the discs. And not just a light scratch. Lots of awful looking scratches. I used to sell to them as well and got a decent amount of money. They were usually pretty fair. Then I brought in about 20 movies. Blu-rays and DVDs. Most of them boutique films that should have gotten me at least $10 per film.They offered me $12 total. I was shocked! I told them these movies were worth much more than that and I just started selling stuff on eBay. It seemed like the owner started hiring really people who had no idea what they were doing. I also noticed they are selling films that I paid $20 for new for $30. And yup, always a crappy sticker on the box. Such a shame. I haven't bought anything from them since

@HunterBoldingVideo

8 күн бұрын

That's a real shame, always sucks to see a store that you used to love go downhill like that.

I've had an issue with Amazon. I purchased (what I thought was) and listed as a "new" copy of Willy Wonka on 4K. When it finally arrived. It didn't come with a slipcover, and when I removed the plastic. I could see small pieces of plastic on the case from when it was previously opened.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Damn, sounds like Amazon should have given out a refund.

@VIDEOgameDROME

5 күн бұрын

This just happened to me with Enter The Dragon on 4k. Resealed disc.

That 1st example is called bait and switch. Companies are required to sell you the product at the lowest advertised price. If they raise the price at the register that's a misdemeanor. If it can be shown that the employees of a particular location all engaged in this misdemeanor it would then be conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor which is in fact a felony. I would encourage anybody who gets stuck in this particular situation to inform any employee of this, and see how they reply.

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

This was a smaller “store” at something like an upper scale flea market.

@johnprisk

5 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo I appreciate where you are coming from, but being a small operation at a flea market does not exempt them from the law.

Every comic book store prices at the register now. Ruins the experience. You’re basically doing their inventory for them.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Yeah, unless it's a new issue, what's the point of having employees that should know prices and books.

Dude, where I live, by law, the retailer can't charge more than the advertised/stickered price.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I would assume a store owner changing the price of things at the register doesn't really care for laws.

About your 3rd Red Flag (In defense of the stores) back-in-the-day when I use to purchase 'Adult' DVDs at this one place in NYC, I did notice that some of the boxes were EMPTY! It was obvious that brousers were stealing the discs. So, if a shop sells unsealed disc, don't be to angry if they ask you not to open them. It would be better to shop at place (Retail Store) where the merchandise is factory sealed. If you want to buy at a discount shop, just ask them if you can see the disc before you buy. If they say NO then let them know that they will be loosing a sale & future customer if they don't...!

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

That sounds like a special situation, but yeah, this store wasn't even letting you look at the discs in front of them.

I can sort of handle stickers on a blu ray cover as I have plenty of spare covers but stickers on the cover hell no!

@HunterBoldingVideo

8 күн бұрын

Just put stickers that are easy to get off, it shouldn't be this hard!

@SniffHeinkel

7 күн бұрын

I bought a sealed vintage copy of Young Frankenstein on DVD a couple years ago, and it had one of those square white barcode stickers on the back of the cover. I tried to get it off, but it ruined the cover. Why the hell would you put a sticker on a DVD cover?

Check your state laws on price changing. In most, this is illegal and needs to be reported. Car dealerships get in trouble all the time for this “practice”

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

This was from an upscale “flea market” stall, not exactly a store.

New sub here. I got one. I don’t preorder anymore, because the store who I’ve previously dealt with (whose name rhymes with “LameSlop”) doesn’t guarantee that you will get your free content if you don’t pick up your item on its launch date.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I rarely pre-order games anymore either for this reason, or because they just go on sale so quickly after.

@Dr.Sarcasm

4 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo Thank you. And yeah, it does seem that the price of new games tends to drop fairly quickly after launch.

I think I remember seeing a bunch of stickers and stuff as well which wouldn't be quite as bad if your main concern was just to play the video game or whatever however all those stickers are something which seem like they would depreciate the potential collectors value of an item.

Thanks for info and dully noted

In Australia, I am glad that any attempt to change the price like that is illegal under the Trade Practices Act. We would be entitled to complain to the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission who would then fine the living daylights out of them.

I understand stores not opening items to allow a peek inside especially if it's busy. Its time consuming and the store can't sit there with people in line held up for someone wanting to "take a peek" or choosing "the best looking one out of five". That's why they readily offer a refund if you don't like it once you get home.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

I can understand that being a situation where they wouldn't want to do it.

I’ve literally never shopped at a place that altered a price in that way in your first example. Where do you all shop???

@JonnyFlash80

7 күн бұрын

I have never seen this either and if I did I'd walk out and never come back and let them know that's why.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

This wasn't a super reputable store, it was basically a booth at a flea market, but more upscale.

#2 Pricing. Half Price Books where I live I haven't gone back to in months. They like to charge Amazon retail on all these used titles. I have even seen a boxset where they say a disc is missing and still priced at Amazon new. CRAZY. I only go back because they are 3 blocks from my house and I once got a SACD for regular CD price and some Vinegar Syndrome titles at a reasonable price. I though I would give them a chance to purchase some of my blu-rays I had upgraded to 4K, duplicates from another package deal and even 4Ks that I got because I later got them as part of a boxset. Their offer averaged out to $0.25 a disc. More often than not I leave angry at them being so crap.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

I thought I remembered HPB being at least decent, sounds like somewhere along the line they got messed up with pricing.

using a hair dryer is best way to remove stickers it keeps u from scratching cover simple

I order most every movie online, i walked into the local Walmart and the shelves were just 20 percent full, i Know there is a big shoplifting problem there. I dont know why they dont lockup the blu rays like everything else.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

If it's a problem, they definitely should put them in the display cases like games.

Remember when GameStop had their games as "New" and when you went to the register to pay for the game but than you see too many times they'd take something from a disk sleeve and put it in the case after I paid full price.. Yeah I'm sorry.. if I'm going to do business with establishment that has their products say new but isn't factory sealed than that's a red flag for sure. I didn't do business with GameStop for a long time because of that

Thank you. Dont miss that nonsense at all. All of this is unacceptable. Dont settle for less!

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Definitely, we deserve better as customers!

If I dont see a price I treat it like a restaurant that does the same thing. I can't afford it then I leave.

And also no price tags on stuff seems like the store owner are trying to make you feel pressured into agreeing to pay an amount of money for something that you wouldn't otherwise be willing agree to pay for that stuff.

Drives me nuts when i ask for a price and then they check ebay. Has been happening more and more. If i wanted to pay ebay price i could just go buy it on ebay.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Takes way too long, doesn't actually train your employees on pricing, doesn't make for a good customer experience.

@criticizeeverythingeverywh9291

6 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo Also takes away from the fun and need to pick it up right then. If it's marked $15 and I know it's $20 on Ebay, I'm more likely to grab it. The second they look it up my mind goes, "well I guess I could always get it on Ebay later." Especially if I'm travelling and don't have to worry about getting it home now.

Store owners forcing me to Jack Merch! I can’t believe it!😈

I know these were about red flags (and not letting a customer check a used item is ridiculous) ... But, the only one on the list that would piss me off, is if you have one price on the item, and I go up front, and it is a different price... I wouldn't even hand the item to the guy... I would drop it on the floor and leave...

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I almost did that when it happened, I just kind of stared at them, and didn't buy the item.

They should AT LEAST be willing to check the disc quality with you at the counter.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

This place didn't even want to do that, it was nuts.

@edwardjohnson6744

7 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo - that's very shady

The worst I've run into is selling used discs selling for new prices. No Thanks.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

Yeah, no markdown for used items, no money from me.

@jaythomas468

5 күн бұрын

GameStop was on this BS with the original Wii release of Xenoblade Chronicles (and probably some others). Since the game initially was localized for the US with a very limited print run, GameStop somehow became the EXCLUSIVE RETAILER to carry it. After a while, they “converted” all their leftover stock of it from new to “used” so they could charge MORE than the MSRP (marking it up to $80 or $90 for a “used” copy for something that originally cost $50-$60).

Very good tips! I went to a used book store once that had a comic book area. First thing I noticed was they were not sorted. Since it was near where I lived I told the owner that I had worked in comic book stores before and could sort them relatively quickly if he wanted and was willing to pay for my time. I said he would think about it. Then when I noticed there were no prices on the books at all he asked which one I was interested in and he'd look it up. I raised my eyebrow at him, he clearly remembered me telling him that I has worked in comic book stores in the past and he literally said out loud "Oh wait... You know what you're talking about don't you?" Never went back there.

It's against the law to put a price on something then raise the price at the register the store had to honor/ hat price.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I would bet that a store owner doing that wouldn't care about the law much.

Here's the problem: More people than not ARE still buying them despite all that sketchy stuff. Enough people ARE trying to steal the disks when they open them. It's enough people ruining it for the rest of us. No joke, this extends way beyond something like physical media stores. There are so many food places (Pizza, Chinese food, Indian food, etc.) where I live that refuse to either A. Deliver. or B. Accept anything other than cash because enough people figured out a way to fake payments online or outright steal food from delivery drivers that it's no longer an option for those of us who aren't complete douchebags.

I also collect comics and there are retailers that pul the EXACT SAME sh!t! I don'tgo back, ESPECIALLY if they wait to tell me after I've spent time digging! 🤦🏽‍♂️

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Yeah, a lot of these can go for other hobbies, comics, toys, TCGs, etc.

No store should be changing prices at the cash register. You should report that to the Better Business Bureau.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

It was a while ago before I was more confident in myself, now I would 100% let the business owner know how scummy that is.

Gamestop is a number one offender! Trying to sell you used media and games saying they are new or a used product is more then a new one lol . Not to mention stickers are all over and you can't get off that residue.

@HunterBoldingVideo

7 күн бұрын

I've had that garbage that they used to pull with "new" games being the ones that the employees used as a rental copy basically.

2nd hand Charles has 1 sticker that comes off easily try getting a 5$ library book for 100$ talk about stickers

Stickers are a bane on everything....I HATE STICKERS on all of that stuff....comics, games....literally everything!!! 🤬

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 сағат бұрын

Welcome to the sticker hating army! 😂

I wonder what they would say in you tried paying for a movie with a store printed cover with a home printed $10 bill :_

Man...that's some sleezy shops you're dealing with pal....I wouldn't shop at any of those.

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

I haven’t shopped at any of these places since, luckily SoCal still has some great stores.

lol just the disk for full price smh

The few physical media shops in my area all price ABOVE eBay prices. So, I quit shopping brick & mortar (probably they have high rents).

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 сағат бұрын

That's unfortunate.

I don't know if this counts but the service like I'm more inclined to buy if im like at a bar talking to the worker about which Zelda games are the best not the worker that like I don't have time for you like piss off no i understand u have customers but it's the environment and engagement and I'm going to be more willing to go back to the one store that talked why back to the future is the best movie than guy i ask who looks pissed off you are there and attempting to talk to them. If that makes sense

What’s the name of the pop in the background with white hair and green skin?

@scmkar

5 күн бұрын

Looks like an Iron Maiden "Eddie" (band mascot)

@HunterBoldingVideo

5 күн бұрын

It’s the special edition glow in the dark Iron Maiden Killers Eddie.

@stevenlindsay23

4 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo looks cool

For #1 I would tell the employee I'm here for the price you sell it for not e-bay's price and if I wanted e-bay's price that is where I would've gone to. Also since I've never bought from e-bay don't their prices fluctuate with sales and bids.

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

You can get an "honest" price from sold listings on eBay, especially for things that might be uncommon or rare, but most people looking at eBay prices don't actually do that.

Number 5 sounds like it could be part of number 1

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

It's definitely connected, but I wanted to hammer home the point that if they do not have prices on things, they're usually a bad store.

@anthonym8205

6 күн бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo agreed!

FYE in Ocala, Florida sucks. FYE in Westminster, Maryland is the tits.

@Shah-of-the-Shinebox

6 күн бұрын

FYE sucks in general. They're a shell of their former selves. They were great 15 years ago but their quality has exponentially gone down.

Sharpie comes of with alcohol

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

Good tip!

Gamestop is the worst PERIOD

Damn you got a big head!! You’re on the last hole! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@HunterBoldingVideo

6 күн бұрын

I do, it's a problem when I go to hat stores and see cool snapbacks.

FOREVER IRON MAIDEN

Vintage stock lol

What's your favorite hidden gem? 🐧🍏🍎💙

Not to be an asshole but, If the film or game you're buying is scratched, disc rotted, or damaged that's what 30 day return policies are for. Just stating the obvious. If you are at a physical media store, this shouldn't be an issue. If the product isn't up to par, you bring it back for a replacement or a refund. If it happens more often than not, that's when you take your business elsewhere. It's a formula that's been practiced for decades.

Here in Portugal by law you pay the price that is tagged on the product. Even if someone makes a mistake or theres a typo on the price, by law the store must sell you the item for that price. Once I bought $1200 stereo for $12. 😂

@HunterBoldingVideo

23 сағат бұрын

Hot damn, that's quite the deal, this specific situation was at an "upscale" flea market/swap meet, so it wasn't really a store, more like a booth.

@icreateworlds

11 сағат бұрын

@@HunterBoldingVideo that was on a major store. It´s in the law here, you pay what´s on the price tag and if you are lucky to find something wrongly tagged with a price , no matter where you buy the thing in a regular store, by law you are entitled to buy it for that price. The stores don´t even try to argue because they know in court they will loose. On a flea market type situation that does not apply and of course you can just take the whole thing back and refuse to sell, etc. But on a regular store, the price you pay is the price that´s tagged. No matter what you buy. I´ve purchased many things over the years at insane low prices because of that. Now and then you go through a store and see stuff with the wrong price. It´s been a Portguese consumer law for decades and decades and decades now. :) The most expensive thing I got was that stereo set up, with cd player, columns the whole thing. For $12. But over the years I got "good deals" :) on other things like clothes, cds, dvds, blurays, books, ( on major stores like "FNAC", "WORTEN", etc ); regular food stuff ( on the supermarkets you find stuff wrongly tagged all the time ), etc. It´s not even an issue here. You pay the price that is tagged and that´s it. Too bad if it happens for the store but the law is on the client´s side on this.