Christmas Shopping

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by Graleyne

Oh the games. My oldest is DYING for a Nintendo DS. $129 for the little pocket sized game system, then $50 each for the games.

Oh yeah, my daughters list has about 5 of these DS games but they are so expensive.. I started searching for them on Ebay hopefully I can get them there cheaper~~

[Yorkiekids]

My kids are pretty big, so I will probably start and finish their Christmas Shopping next week. Everything they want is so expensive that they'll each probably get two presents each, and then some odds and ends. Then all I have left is the grandsons.

[TatumsMom]

For those of you looking for Ninetendo, PS or Wii systems or games..... go USED! Nothing wrong with it! My girls know they are getting a Playstation 2 this year AND they know it will be a good used one. Finances have been really terrible for us this past year and as much as I try to shelter the kids from that information, they do have to understand what's happening. I have been watching Ebay but also am considering buying it from Game Stop. They even offer a one year warranty for 10 bucks! Both girls have Gameboys and they have received new games in the past but used games from a reputable dealer are just as great!

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

For those of you looking for Ninetendo, PS or Wii systems or games..... go USED! Nothing wrong with it! My girls know they are getting a Playstation 2 this year AND they know it will be a good used one. Finances have been really terrible for us this past year and as much as I try to shelter the kids from that information, they do have to understand what's happening. I have been watching Ebay but also am considering buying it from Game Stop. They even offer a one year warranty for 10 bucks! Both girls have Gameboys and they have received new games in the past but used games from a reputable dealer are just as great!

Thank you so much for the heads up. You are so right, used are just as good. I am expanding my search as we speak

[TatumsMom]

Oh, and Game Stop does have a website if you don't have a store in your town. http://www.gamestop.com/ Happy shopping! I'm trying to be upbeat about this although it's not very happy when you have to pinch the pennies.

[wileycoyote]

I too have started shopping for my boys, 11 and 15. They actually make me a list on Microsoft Word with prices, where to buy, brand, etc. This is helpful to me when shopping. I pretty much go crazy at Christmas and get them whatever they want within reason because they do not get toys all year round. They get gifts at Christmas and their birthdays, that is it. But guess their birthdates Dec. 12 and Jan. 9, so I get hit all at once. Mine just want video games, legos, and clothes. But prices just keep getting higher and higher every year. I too look for used items on ebay and good sales. Toy R Us just had a pretty good sale on video games, buy 2 get one free. I saved a bundle. I look for sales like these every year. I also try to get all shopping done by end of Nov. I refuse to set foot in any store in Dec.

Let the holiday madness begin!!!!!

[BubblPopElectrc]

I have a Toys R Us printable coupon for a free Polly Pocket up to $5. Not sure if she's into that (not sure if she's into that). It's good up until 12/31 so you could get one every time you go.

If you're interested, you (or anyone else for that matter) can PM me with your email address and I'll email it to you.

ETA: Maybe it would be good to start a thread with good deals, free things and coupons??

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I have a Toys R Us printable coupon for a free Polly Pocket up to $5. Not sure if she's into that (not sure if she's into that). It's good up until 12/31 so you could get one every time you go.

If you're interested, you (or anyone else for that matter) can PM me with your email address and I'll email it to you.

ETA: Maybe it would be good to start a thread with good deals, free things and coupons??

That is a good idea! I have codes that I would love to share for stores!

[Superstarkba]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I have a Toys R Us printable coupon for a free Polly Pocket up to $5. Not sure if she's into that (not sure if she's into that). It's good up until 12/31 so you could get one every time you go.

If you're interested, you (or anyone else for that matter) can PM me with your email address and I'll email it to you.

ETA: Maybe it would be good to start a thread with good deals, free things and coupons??

Thats a good idea!!!

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Oh, and Game Stop does have a website if you don't have a store in your town. http://www.gamestop.com/ Happy shopping! I'm trying to be upbeat about this although it's not very happy when you have to pinch the pennies.

My sister used to work for gamestop as a manager. Definitely get the used and get the warranty. It's worth it.

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

My sister used to work for gamestop as a manager. Definitely get the used and get the warranty. It's worth it.

Yep, I've been watching Ebay for a while and just not seeing as good a deal as if I get it from Game Stop. Definitely will get that 1 year warranty for $10!

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Yep, I've been watching Ebay for a while and just not seeing as good a deal as if I get it from Game Stop. Definitely will get that 1 year warranty for $10!

Take the extended and you can also sign up for their free edge card. That gives you discounts when you purchase things. With a used system take the longest extended warranty that you can afford. These machines are a bit finicky. How much are they asking for a PS2 now. I know that the PS3 is a bit finicky.

As far as the games get the edge card and watch starting that black friday in Nov. They tend to run sales if you buy two more more used games you get an extra % off or a free game.

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Take the extended and you can also sign up for their free edge card. That gives you discounts when you purchase things. With a used system take the longest extended warranty that you can afford. These machines are a bit finicky. How much are they asking for a PS2 now. I know that the PS3 is a bit finicky.

As far as the games get the edge card and watch starting that black friday in Nov. They tend to run sales if you buy two more more used games you get an extra % off or a free game.

Thanks for the advise! I plan on going to the store this week to get the system but was going to wait until Black Friday for the used games. I wasn't sure if they actually have sales like that since stuff is used already. You answered my question. And to answer yours, the PS2 is selling used for $79 here where I live. That only includes one controller but a second one would be about $10 plus the $10 one-year warranty. I wasn't aware that they had anything more than a one-year.

[altigger74]

My two boys 12 and 6 want xbox360 lol!!!!! My money tree stopped producing though. Actually most years they're happy with almost anything, even cheap stuff (not cheap made just cheaper than most) But i've told the family to give cash to the boys, last year they saved up xmas, birthday and babysitting and chore money and bought an xbox and games! They are saving for an xbox 360 now. I'm very proud of them for saving their money. But I have no clue as to what to get them. I really don't have family close around so we only have to buy for the four of us, babies, cat, and the labs. If I spend more than 500 for everything I get mad at myself so we try to get some of the stuff on black friday.

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Thanks for the advise! I plan on going to the store this week to get the system but was going to wait until Black Friday for the used games. I wasn't sure if they actually have sales like that since stuff is used already. You answered my question. And to answer yours, the PS2 is selling used for $79 here where I live. That only includes one controller but a second one would be about $10 plus the $10 one-year warranty. I wasn't aware that they had anything more than a one-year.

Wish I had known you wanted one before my sister quit you could have used her staff discount.