eb games price match hardware

So, I’ve been wanting to upgrade my gaming setup for a while now, and I finally decided to pull the trigger. I had my eye on a new Xbox console, and after doing some window shopping, I noticed that the prices at different stores were all over the place. Since I’m always on the lookout for a good deal, I remembered hearing something about EB Games and their price-matching policy. I thought, “Why not give it a shot?”

I did a bit of digging online, and apparently, EB Games does offer a price match, but it seems like it’s more focused on trade-ins than on straight-up hardware purchases. From what I gathered, their trade price match is valid if the competitor is in the same mall or shopping area. That’s kind of a bummer because I was hoping to price match with some online retailers that had killer deals.

• First Attempt: I went to my local EB Games, which is inside a mall. I found that CEX is selling a preowned Xbox One for $200, while the equivalent at EB Games cost more. I asked if they could price match with CEX. The staff told me that they couldn’t match that price, the policy is kind of a mixed bag.

I also found out that EB Games mainly deals with video games, consoles, and gaming accessories. They’ve got stuff for Nintendo, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, plus a bunch of pop culture and gaming merch. I saw a phone number, (06) 880 3090, listed as their customer support hotline, but I didn’t call it this time. I figured I’d try my luck in-store first.

• In-Store Experience: I walked into the EB Games, ready to make my case. I showed the staff the lower price I found at another store nearby. The guy at the counter was pretty chill, but he told me they couldn’t match the price because of some policy restrictions. I didn’t want to argue, so I just thanked him and left.

Reflection:

Honestly, the whole experience was a bit of a letdown. I was really hoping to snag a deal, but it seems like EB Games’ price match policy isn’t as straightforward as I thought. It’s a bit weird how they do their price matching, compared to other stores like JB Hi-Fi, which also has its own quirks, but they seem to have a more solid system from what people say online.

I learned that it’s always good to read the fine print when it comes to price matching. I might try calling their customer support in the future to see if I can get a clearer answer on their policy, or to check if they can make any exceptions in special cases, like matching a preowned console price or something like that.

For now, I’m still on the hunt for that sweet Xbox deal. Maybe I’ll have better luck online or at another store. But hey, at least I gave it a try, right? That’s the game of bargain hunting – sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. I can share how it goes next time if I finally get a good deal.