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Posted July 23, 2009
I'm tempted to buy this, but it just seems so cruel.
edit: bought it, purely to see what happens when they realise their mistake
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Post edited July 23, 2009 by frostcircus
Posted July 23, 2009
I picked up a few of the THQ games, during that short 'mistake' period where they were sold in Australia before they had the rights to do so. Got to keep them, rather have them taken away and (or not) refunded.
Business Practises could of changed, but looks like you have a bargain.
Posted July 23, 2009
Let us know how it turns out. I'm personally quite interested to see if they'll go the route of just eating the cost of their mistake, or forcibly reversing the transaction for everyone who bought the game while it was listed at the wrong price.
Posted July 23, 2009
There's also another new game that's $10, listed as 25% off the usual cost of $13.33. That has to be a mistake too.
Posted July 23, 2009
Well, they have never tried to claim the difference when they have made such mistakes in the past. Now if only I knew someone who could gift it to me >__>
Posted July 23, 2009
Hah, game's back up to $7.49 already.
Posted July 23, 2009
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Ois: Business Practises could of changed, but looks like you have a bargain.

Damned right its a bargain, 3 cents off!!
Post edited July 23, 2009 by Aliasalpha
Posted July 23, 2009
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bansama: Well, they have never tried to claim the difference when they have made such mistakes in the past. Now if only I knew someone who could gift it to me >__>

I considered gifting it to people, but decided this would be a bit malicious.
In fact, as it is, my conscience isn't making me feel very good right now. I'm not quite wracked with remorse but I feel slightly predatory.
edit: the prices remain the same on my end, by the way
Post edited July 23, 2009 by frostcircus
Posted July 23, 2009
I considered gifting it to people, but decided this would be a bit malicious.
Not really. They've been over charging people in all regions for a long time. So why feel bad about it? Take for example, the obscene prices for other Activision games in AU/NZ as just one example that affects you directly.
Posted July 23, 2009
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frostcircus: I'm not quite wracked with remorse but I feel slightly predatory.

First step towards becomign a lawyer...
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bansama: I considered gifting it to people, but decided this would be a bit malicious.
Not really. They've been over charging people in all regions for a long time. So why feel bad about it? Take for example, the obscene prices for other Activision games in AU/NZ as just one example that affects you directly.

whats your steam ID? I just bought it for myself, might as well get you one too
Post edited July 23, 2009 by Aliasalpha
Posted July 23, 2009
That is a very good point, bansama! Thank you. I just hope that it's Activision who foots the bill for the mistake, and not the small developer who actually made the game.
edit: aliasalpha, did you also get THREE "thank you for your purchase" emails? I think Steam has exploded.
Ooh, I wonder if the fabled "what if Steam dies?" doomsday scenario is coming to pass as we speak? We're part of history here.
Post edited July 23, 2009 by frostcircus
Posted July 23, 2009
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Aliasalpha: whats your steam ID? I just bought it for myself, might as well get you one too

bansama. Same as here, but it's a Friend's only profile so you may need to request to be added first.
Posted July 23, 2009
Honestly, I'm not sure that game looks like it's even worth the 10 cents. =P
Posted July 23, 2009
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frostcircus: That is a very good point, bansama! Thank you. I just hope that it's Activision who foots the bill for the mistake, and not the small developer who actually made the game.

It'll be Valve who foot the bill. It's their mistake. And they have plenty of money to cover it.
Posted July 23, 2009
If anyone is willing to gift... :p
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