Moment of Silence for $6.99!!

Yini · 09-20-2005, 02:35 PM

In case any of you haven't played Moment of Silence yet (like me), I just found it for $6.99 at EBGames.com while looking for a DS screen protector. Since I'm a price-comparison freak, I looked up the prices on Amazon, eBay, and Froogle -- nothing comes close. With $1.99 shipping within the US, you can get this game for about $9-$10 depending on whether they charge taxes for your state. Not a bad deal!

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256053.asp

eriq · 09-20-2005, 02:47 PM

Are you sure you didn't get a used copy? EBgames sells lots of games for cheaper if they've been traded in. I know Moment Of Silence retails for above $30 at all the stores I've seen it at.

Orange Brat · 09-20-2005, 02:49 PM

It's still $20 at Best Buy and has been since day one, so that's probably used or they just marked it down for the heck of it. There's some screwy laws when it comes to resale of PC games in places like EBGames and Gamestop, so it's hard to tell.

gillyruless · 09-20-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eriq

Are you sure you didn't get a used copy? EBgames sells lots of games for cheaper if they've been traded in. I know Moment Of Silence retails for above $30 at all the stores I've seen it at.

Best Buy is still selling the game for $19.99 but the version at EB sure seems like new. No more excuses folks. Get it. Play it. You probably have more than enough loose change in your couch to get the game now.

Legolas813 · 09-20-2005, 02:52 PM

What are you people talking about? If you clicked on the link you would see the game is NEW. EBGames clearly specifies whether a game is new or used. The game is just sitting in the warehouse and they are obviously trying to get rid of stock. Nothing new. Besides, EB doesn't sell used PC games.

Yini · 09-20-2005, 02:56 PM

Nope. Just checked the link and it has a tab that says "new". Used games will say "pre-played". I can't tell if it comes with a box and manual or just the jewel case though.

Legolas813 · 09-20-2005, 02:58 PM

^ I don't see any reason it wouldn't have the box. Beside, TMOS doesn't have a jewelcase. The four discs are in paper sleeves.

eriq · 09-20-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Legolas813

Besides, EB doesn't sell used PC games.

Yes they do. Their retail outlets sell used "pre-played" PC games.

Intrepid Homoludens · 09-20-2005, 05:03 PM

It's true. The EB Games I've gone to have a small section for pre-played PC games.

Sadly, I don't think I can get MoS now because my graphics drivers are screwed up, won't play certain games (weirdly enough, it played the Indigo Prophecy demo), and I haven't been able to fix it.

shraz · 09-20-2005, 05:18 PM

is that game good?

***fov*** · 09-20-2005, 05:24 PM

I enjoyed the game. It's definitely worth more than $6.99.

That's a great price and anyone who has been iffy on buying it should. I can't believe the price has dropped this much (even used versions of newish games sell for much more than this at EB) - maybe it's just a sale? I'm tempted to buy another copy! (I have the Digital Jesters DVD version... paid $35 for it used...)

Shraz, you can read AG's review of Moment of silence here if you're trying to decide whether to buy it.

Legolas813 · 09-20-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eriq

Yes they do. Their retail outlets sell used "pre-played" PC games.

Sorry. I was referring to the website.

Intrepid Homoludens · 09-20-2005, 06:05 PM

Yeah, I don't think they sell their pre-played PC games through their site, but they do seel pre-played console games.

Martin Gantefoehr · 09-20-2005, 10:55 PM

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$6.99 at EBGames.com

WTF...?

*Melanie68* · 09-20-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin Gantefoehr

WTF...?

I tried finding the system specs for the game but couldn't do it quickly (lazy me). I had downloaded the demo and when I played it, the screen was black except for the two characters at the start of the demo (I have a 32 MB video card). But, I think I'll buy the game anyway (at full price

) - 1. It looks like a great story 2. Even though I have many games to play and no time, it's nice to have a good game to fall back on when you're in the mood and 3. I want you to be able to pay your rent

Martin Gantefoehr · 09-20-2005, 11:31 PM

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But, I think I'll buy the game anyway (at full price )

That's kind of you, but if the game is on sale for $6.99, then get the cheap copy. (I know I would.

) If you feel like donating, don't worry about my rent; support Amnesty International or the Hurricane Relief funds.

I'll have to look into the reasons for this retail price, though. I totally wasn't aware of this price drop, and I'm very surprised, to say the least.

imichaelj · 09-20-2005, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin Gantefoehr

I'll have to look into the reasons for this retail price, though. I totally wasn't aware of this price drop, and I'm very surprised, to say the least.

Might I bother you for a bit of insight on this? I was under the impression that once a game had reached a retail outlet, the game's full price had been paid to the distributor. So any discount on the part of a retailer would be a loss for them. Is this way off base? If it is, I may very well stop buying cheap copies of somewhat recent titles. I'd prefer supporting the developer over saving some moolah.

Aj_ · 09-21-2005, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by imichaelj

Might I bother you for a bit of insight on this? I was under the impression that once a game had reached a retail outlet, the game's full price had been paid to the distributor. So any discount on the part of a retailer would be a loss for them. Is this way off base? If it is, I may very well stop buying cheap copies of somewhat recent titles. I'd prefer supporting the developer over saving some moolah.

You were right the first time, the developer doesn't get any more for you paying more. The price drop is most likely due to a drop in sales. The developer doesn't always get a percentage of the sales, but sales are one of the main factors in trying to get backing for the next project.

Martin Gantefoehr · 09-21-2005, 03:39 AM

Seems like I'm capable of psi-influencing EB. Just when I was about to get really angry, the price miraculously changed back to $19.99.

kwbridge · 09-21-2005, 03:55 AM

It could have been a mistake in their db. EB does this all the time and to a lesser extent Amazon. It's been a bit of a controversy because if you order the game when the price is listed as really low they will send an email telling you they made a mistake and then cancel the order. Personally I think they should honor the price even it was an error for all orders prior to fixing the price. This recently happened with Nintendogs at Amazon.

09-20-2005, 02:35 PM	#1
Yini Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 83	Moment of Silence for $6.99!! In case any of you haven't played Moment of Silence yet (like me), I just found it for $6.99 at EBGames.com while looking for a DS screen protector. Since I'm a price-comparison freak, I looked up the prices on Amazon, eBay, and Froogle -- nothing comes close. With $1.99 shipping within the US, you can get this game for about $9-$10 depending on whether they charge taxes for your state. Not a bad deal! http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256053.asp Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Yini; 09-20-2005 at 02:37 PM. Reason: added link

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eriq gaybrush threepwoody Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,567	Are you sure you didn't get a used copy? EBgames sells lots of games for cheaper if they've been traded in. I know Moment Of Silence retails for above $30 at all the stores I've seen it at. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ eriqchangstudio.com Facebook Connect

09-20-2005, 02:49 PM	#3
Orange Brat OB Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 662	It's still $20 at Best Buy and has been since day one, so that's probably used or they just marked it down for the heck of it. There's some screwy laws when it comes to resale of PC games in places like EBGames and Gamestop, so it's hard to tell. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The Disenfranchised™ - A Film Noir adventure series for the PC. Coming later.

09-20-2005, 02:52 PM	#5
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	What are you people talking about? If you clicked on the link you would see the game is NEW. EBGames clearly specifies whether a game is new or used. The game is just sitting in the warehouse and they are obviously trying to get rid of stock. Nothing new. Besides, EB doesn't sell used PC games. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-20-2005, 02:56 PM	#6
Yini Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 83	Nope. Just checked the link and it has a tab that says "new". Used games will say "pre-played". I can't tell if it comes with a box and manual or just the jewel case though. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-20-2005, 02:58 PM	#7
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	^ I don't see any reason it wouldn't have the box. Beside, TMOS doesn't have a jewelcase. The four discs are in paper sleeves. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-20-2005, 05:03 PM	#9
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	It's true. The EB Games I've gone to have a small section for pre-played PC games. Sadly, I don't think I can get MoS now because my graphics drivers are screwed up, won't play certain games (weirdly enough, it played the Indigo Prophecy demo), and I haven't been able to fix it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

09-20-2005, 05:18 PM	#10
shraz Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 23	is that game good? Share Share this post on Twitter

09-20-2005, 05:24 PM	#11
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	I enjoyed the game. It's definitely worth more than $6.99. That's a great price and anyone who has been iffy on buying it should. I can't believe the price has dropped this much (even used versions of newish games sell for much more than this at EB) - maybe it's just a sale? I'm tempted to buy another copy! (I have the Digital Jesters DVD version... paid $35 for it used...) Shraz, you can read AG's review of Moment of silence here if you're trying to decide whether to buy it. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-20-2005, 06:05 PM	#13
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	Yeah, I don't think they sell their pre-played PC games through their site, but they do seel pre-played console games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

09-21-2005, 03:39 AM	#19
Martin Gantefoehr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 549	Seems like I'm capable of psi-influencing EB. Just when I was about to get really angry, the price miraculously changed back to $19.99. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-21-2005, 03:55 AM	#20
kwbridge Coming Soon Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 217	It could have been a mistake in their db. EB does this all the time and to a lesser extent Amazon. It's been a bit of a controversy because if you order the game when the price is listed as really low they will send an email telling you they made a mistake and then cancel the order. Personally I think they should honor the price even it was an error for all orders prior to fixing the price. This recently happened with Nintendogs at Amazon. Share Share this post on Twitter

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