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Digital Gaming => Computer Gaming => Topic started by: republic on June 25, 2013, 08:14:35 AM

Title: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: republic on June 25, 2013, 08:14:35 AM
I intended to buy the Crusader Kings 2 collection on Steam the other day.  I saw it was on sale in the morning, and had a list of things to do for the day.  One day lead to another...which lead to me logging in to Steam to buy the game...and it was nolonger on sale.

I just saw that I can buy it today on GamersGate for the same price, but I'll have to download the entire thing again over a limited connection.  I'm only allowed 30GB per month.  And...I'd like to pick up DCS: Huey, Flaming Cliffs 3, Combined Arms, and P51.

Sigh...it's not even the Steam Summer Sale Season and I'm already facing financial ruin...
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Martok on June 25, 2013, 09:07:09 AM
I feel for you man.  I shall drink a beer in a show of support & commiseration. 

Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: undercovergeek on June 25, 2013, 09:27:21 AM
Quote from: Martok on June 25, 2013, 09:07:09 AM
I feel for you man.  I shall drink a beer in a show of support & commiseration.

lol - got to give a brother support

ill be the one leaning against the back wall who then falls out of the back door into the pavement who everyone steps over to get in - hic
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Sir Slash on June 25, 2013, 09:35:28 AM
I've had the same thing happen to me too. It's frustrating as hell at times but so is my wife's family(just kidding I love them all).  ;)
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: airboy on June 25, 2013, 12:15:53 PM
There was an up to 70% discount on Panzer Corps campaigns if you had purchased earlier titles.

I qualified for the discount.  But when I went to apply for it it seems that my release codes had to be "registered" in a new system.  Seemingly Matrix did not register my serial numbers when I purchased the game.  I was swamped with work and did not have time to dig through a 2.5 year pile of stuff that needed to be filed to hunt down the keys.  I finally got my filing done last weekend and went to get the discount - and found out that it expired about a month ago.

I'm not complaining about Matrix - but I have been so busy that I ended up spending $28 bucks that I did not need to spend.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: bbmike on June 25, 2013, 02:45:05 PM
Maybe it'll be part of the Steam summer sale! In the meantime that beer drinking idea sounds good. I shall drink a scotch to show support for Martok's beer drinking idea.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Nefaro on June 25, 2013, 04:29:33 PM
I've done the opposite a few times -  purchasing a game at regular price the day before it goes on some big daily/weekly deal sale.  ::)

I just did something like that a couple weeks ago IIRC.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Tuna on June 25, 2013, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 25, 2013, 04:29:33 PM
I've done the opposite a few times -  purchasing a game at regular price the day before it goes on some big daily/weekly deal sale.  ::)

I just did something like that a couple weeks ago IIRC.

So how long do I have to still be weak for the DCS sale? Or is it already too late?
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Nefaro on June 25, 2013, 08:04:44 PM
Quote from: Tuna on June 25, 2013, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 25, 2013, 04:29:33 PM
I've done the opposite a few times -  purchasing a game at regular price the day before it goes on some big daily/weekly deal sale.  ::)

I just did something like that a couple weeks ago IIRC.

So how long do I have to still be weak for the DCS sale? Or is it already too late?

It ends on or after the 30th.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: son_of_montfort on June 25, 2013, 08:20:20 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on June 25, 2013, 04:29:33 PM
I've done the opposite a few times -  purchasing a game at regular price the day before it goes on some big daily/weekly deal sale.  ::)

I just did something like that a couple weeks ago IIRC.

Yeah, today I saw deals for F1 and Dirt 3... after I bought them at full price.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Toonces on June 25, 2013, 08:34:42 PM
Well, FWIW CK2 goes on sale every other week or so it seems so if you can be patient for just a bit longer you'll be able to get it on sale on Steam for sure.  Certainly in the next two weeks IMO.

Now then.  I poured myself a glass of wine before I sat down to log onto Grogheads.  I was feeling a little guilty- no good reason presented itself for a Tuesday glass of wine.  However, this thread most definitely serves as a good reason, so today I am a winner!
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: republic on June 25, 2013, 09:34:03 PM
Its good to know I can always count on my Grogheads brothers (and sisters?) to be there for me.  :)

My ulcer ridden stomach prevents me from sharing a pint with you all, but I lift a glass of icy filtered water...which I am about to use to take my Prilosec.  *cheers*
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: son_of_montfort on June 25, 2013, 10:39:56 PM
Quote from: republic on June 25, 2013, 09:34:03 PM
Its good to know I can always count on my Grogheads brothers (and sisters?) to be there for me.  :)

My ulcer ridden stomach prevents me from sharing a pint with you all, but I lift a glass of icy filtered water...which I am about to use to take my Prilosec.  *cheers*

By the way, Crusader Kings 2 is on sale today at Greenmangaming.com. Just a FYI in response to your OP.
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Toonces on June 25, 2013, 10:53:37 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: When you want to buy the game...the day after it goes off of sale.
Post by: Nefaro on June 27, 2013, 05:15:42 AM
The whole CK2 Collection is also still on sale at Gamersgate for 50% off..

http://www.gamersgate.com/DDB-CK2C/crusader-kings-ii-collection-bundle