GameStop Closing 120 Stores
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Just another way GameStop is becoming a douche chain. Closing stores to focus on mobile gaming? Seriously? Are they giving up on traditional, hardcore gamers that are the core of their business, or were, to focus on the steadily growing, expansive, mobile gaming that includes people of all types.
I read the stores which are closing are low performing stores where they don't sell many games.
I think Amazon, Craigslist and eBay are more popular places for many hard core gamers to buy video games, and fewer gamers are going to Gamespot to buy games because of the higher prices. Many gamers are more tech savvy, and know how to use the internet to buy cheaper video games from online stores.
Never knew Gamespot is so dedicated to mobile devices. Gamespot probably wants to earn some of the money from iPads, and iPhones which sell many millions of devices each year.
I think Amazon, Craigslist and eBay are more popular places for many hard core gamers to buy video games, and fewer gamers are going to Gamespot to buy games because of the higher prices. Many gamers are more tech savvy, and know how to use the internet to buy cheaper video games from online stores.
Never knew Gamespot is so dedicated to mobile devices. Gamespot probably wants to earn some of the money from iPads, and iPhones which sell many millions of devices each year.
actually the core of their business and what has allowed them to stay in business and flourish is used games and that market is slowly being killed with next gen.Enigma said:
I think Gamespot also makes some money from used consoles, and used controllers and other accessories for consoles.
I think these mobile stores which Gamespot are opening also make most of their money by selling used iPhones, and iPads which people are still willing to buy for $300+ dollars because it is cheaper than a new iPad, or iPhone which can cost $500-1000.
A lot of people also don't pay full price for iPhones, iPads, tablets, and smartphones because they subscribe to cell service for 2 years at $40 or more per month where they slowly pay for the full price of the device over time, so Gamespot can get more sales selling subsidized devices where people are more willing to pay for a device with monthly payments of $40 or more a month for cell service, and paying off the device.
Selling new stuff is not as profitable because they have to split the profits with the game makers, console makers, and mobile companies like Apple for GS mobile stores. But, selling used stuff is more profitable because Gamespot buy cheap used games, consoles, and mobile devices for less money, and sell them for very high prices.
I think these mobile stores which Gamespot are opening also make most of their money by selling used iPhones, and iPads which people are still willing to buy for $300+ dollars because it is cheaper than a new iPad, or iPhone which can cost $500-1000.
A lot of people also don't pay full price for iPhones, iPads, tablets, and smartphones because they subscribe to cell service for 2 years at $40 or more per month where they slowly pay for the full price of the device over time, so Gamespot can get more sales selling subsidized devices where people are more willing to pay for a device with monthly payments of $40 or more a month for cell service, and paying off the device.
Selling new stuff is not as profitable because they have to split the profits with the game makers, console makers, and mobile companies like Apple for GS mobile stores. But, selling used stuff is more profitable because Gamespot buy cheap used games, consoles, and mobile devices for less money, and sell them for very high prices.
That's pretty much their business standard. They also give you little money on returns unless it's a recent high profile product.froggyboy604 said:
well this is the other side of the coin for their business. .Enigma said:
I agree, it's part of their business, and some gamers maybe willing to get less money back for used games because of the convenience of the many locations close to where they live, and the convenience of finding old games at Gamespot's used games sections where other places don't sell them anymore.Demon_Skeith said:
I mean they have value as a gaming business where you can get some awesome things through pre-ordering with them or spending a little more to get special packages and stuff. I think they're willing to give you more for trade-ins if you accept in-store credit.froggyboy604 said: