Buying a 360 This Weekend -- Where Should I Spend My Money? [Archive]

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bobber205

Jul 25, 2008, 01:38 AM

I have the following options for instore locations.

1)Walmart
2)Fred Meyers (upper class walmart)
3)Sam Goody
4)Ebgames
5)Radioshack? :rolleyes:

Or amazon online? I'm not sure where has the best procedures for warranties and stuff. Is it all covered by MS? Is there a place that will let me trade it in for a new one right away?

bigrell486

Jul 25, 2008, 02:31 AM

Don't buy from EB or Gamestop, they do not offer an extended warranty but a warranty that runs along with the free one from the manufacturer.

Microsoft provides a 1 year general warranty and a 3 year "ring of death" warranty.

All the other stores on your list provide extended warranties.

Chone

Jul 25, 2008, 02:32 AM

I believe it's Walmart who has a 90-day no questions asked return policy for the 360 though I may be confused with another retailer.

You should look into that

tjcampbell

Jul 25, 2008, 05:01 AM

See which one will give you AirMiles or in-store points.

Huntn

Jul 25, 2008, 09:03 AM

I'd compare with Amazon.com. You won't pay any tax but I don't remember is shipping is free. It might be.

sikkinixx

Jul 25, 2008, 10:02 AM

He won't pay tax anyway being in Oregon (I wanna move there... *sigh*)

What model are you getting Bobbito? If you have the cash, go with the Elite. Conjecture says they are more reliable and the 120gb drive will be awesome come this fall when you can install games and cut down on the noise of the DVD drive.

Huntn

Jul 25, 2008, 10:37 AM

He won't pay tax anyway being in Oregon (I wanna move there... *sigh*)

There is no sales tax in Oregon? :eek: What about income tax?

Antares

Jul 25, 2008, 01:20 PM

bigrell486

Jul 25, 2008, 01:33 PM

What's on your list today? You'll find it at Fred Meyers....everything you'll need for your gamiiiing.

Yep. Bobber is one lucky bugger. I do miss the no sales tax of Oregon (among other things). That sure beats the 10.25% sales tax we have to pay in this city...

You forgot to add...

6) Best Buy

Goodness why is your tax so high. Is it to pay for that dilapidated train system? :p

I thought Philly was bad with 7% while the rest of the state is 6%. I nearly cried when I found out it was 8% in New York while at school. I think I'd have a heart attack if I ever visit there.

bobber205

Jul 25, 2008, 03:10 PM

So I guess Fred Meyers huh?

The nearest best buy is over the mountains. And yeah, Oregon rocks b/c of no sales tax. If there was, I would definitely buy it off Amazon. I was wanting to get the 299 model.

Antares

Jul 25, 2008, 04:30 PM

So I guess Fred Meyers huh?
I'd say so.

The nearest best buy is over the mountains.
Ah! So, so you're on the dry side...

And yeah, Oregon rocks b/c of no sales tax.
Not just because of the "no sales tax"...you'll realize that if you ever move out of the Pacific Northwest. But it might be a different story to you desert people...:)

sikkinixx

Jul 25, 2008, 06:58 PM

Goodness why is your tax so high. Is it to pay for that dilapidated train system? :p

I thought Philly was bad with 7% while the rest of the state is 6%. I nearly cried when I found out it was 8% in New York while at school. I think I'd have a heart attack if I ever visit there.

It's 12% here in BC Canada, was 14% a few years ago. Back east in Canada I think it ranges from 12-16%... It's mucho lame. Public healthcare has it's costs I guess....

kjr39

Jul 26, 2008, 10:50 AM

If you are not buying an elite, I would wait until the 60GB version comes out...

Cromulent

Jul 26, 2008, 02:15 PM

I thought Philly was bad with 7% while the rest of the state is 6%. I nearly cried when I found out it was 8% in New York while at school. I think I'd have a heart attack if I ever visit there.

Haha. Try the UK with 17.5% or some European countries with 20% +. You get it easy.