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I've done some intense research over the past few minutes in search of the UK's BEST online games retailer, and here are my rankings, in reverse order. If they're not even here, then it's because they're not as good. Simple as that. So, here are DA WINNAZ:
9th: Simplygames
Nice, moderately cheap games. Problem is, there aren't many games in their database. Plus, their search engine is sh!te. Not bad though. OH - their delivery service ain't that reliable, and trying to call them is more trouble than it's worth, with the phone line engaged most of the time. And no "On hold" line either. Pffff.
8th: dabs
Dabs? Don't they sell other stuff as well? Yes, and admittedly their games catalogue is even more limited than Simplygames - but they're quite cheap. I don't like their after sales service, so a loss of brownie points here.
7th: cd-wow
Now we're getting somewhere. Moderately cheap games and fast delivery. Site is quite good too. However, they ship items from their warehouses in the Far East, so a potentially dodgy area they're doing business in.
6th: Gamesplanet
Not bad, a nice website in my favourite colour. They got the shade perfect as well. Oh, broad games selection, all quite cheap.
5th: GAME
Would have been higher but their recent customer service has been lacking. Refunds take ages, and the games are pricer than most. In fact, the only reason I've included them here is because of the ***0 b**b* I got from them.
4th: gameplay
Not bad. Occasionally publish a catalogue, though it's flimsy and printed on thin toilet roll paper. Also smells bad. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but at least it does beat those of GAME's. You have a choice of whether your games will arrive in a padded envelope or box too, which I guess is nice if you're picky or admire the packaging more than the game itself.
3rd: play
Okay, though on the website you have to select the field you are searching in before typing in the search. Then pressing Enter. A trivial problem, but still wastes a bit of time for the user. Stuff arrives from Jersey, which I hear is a nice place. Good.
The runner-up for the best online games retailer goes to...
Amazon:
Nice selection of games and other stuff you might need; search toolbar is rather conveniently placed too. Website design is rather cluttered however, and takes a bit of getting used to at first. Also, the games bought from there smell a bit rotten, as if someone's been eating bananas and left the whiff behind on your games prior to packing.
And the UK's best online games retailer goes to......
Special Reserve
The best in the UK, possibly the world. The only one featured that has a lively online community present on forums, in addition to a huge games database. Searching is easy, just type part of the product name and there's a good chance the item you want is near the top of search results.
Regularly publishes a catalogue featuring not only the best of its product database, but also reviews and competitions. It even has a website dedicated just to the members of the forums, it's that good. Ordering from the site is easy and delivery is fast.
The killer blow comes in the form of free gifts offered, claimed by collecting Special Resrve's own "Reddy" system. Cool.
So there you have it. SR are the best. Woo-hoo
EDIT: Not biased in any way, so this topic can be relied on in determining future shopping habits.
9th: Simplygames
Nice, moderately cheap games. Problem is, there aren't many games in their database. Plus, their search engine is sh!te. Not bad though. OH - their delivery service ain't that reliable, and trying to call them is more trouble than it's worth, with the phone line engaged most of the time. And no "On hold" line either. Pffff.
8th: dabs
Dabs? Don't they sell other stuff as well? Yes, and admittedly their games catalogue is even more limited than Simplygames - but they're quite cheap. I don't like their after sales service, so a loss of brownie points here.
7th: cd-wow
Now we're getting somewhere. Moderately cheap games and fast delivery. Site is quite good too. However, they ship items from their warehouses in the Far East, so a potentially dodgy area they're doing business in.
6th: Gamesplanet
Not bad, a nice website in my favourite colour. They got the shade perfect as well. Oh, broad games selection, all quite cheap.
5th: GAME
Would have been higher but their recent customer service has been lacking. Refunds take ages, and the games are pricer than most. In fact, the only reason I've included them here is because of the ***0 b**b* I got from them.
4th: gameplay
Not bad. Occasionally publish a catalogue, though it's flimsy and printed on thin toilet roll paper. Also smells bad. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but at least it does beat those of GAME's. You have a choice of whether your games will arrive in a padded envelope or box too, which I guess is nice if you're picky or admire the packaging more than the game itself.
3rd: play
Okay, though on the website you have to select the field you are searching in before typing in the search. Then pressing Enter. A trivial problem, but still wastes a bit of time for the user. Stuff arrives from Jersey, which I hear is a nice place. Good.
The runner-up for the best online games retailer goes to...
Amazon:
Nice selection of games and other stuff you might need; search toolbar is rather conveniently placed too. Website design is rather cluttered however, and takes a bit of getting used to at first. Also, the games bought from there smell a bit rotten, as if someone's been eating bananas and left the whiff behind on your games prior to packing.
And the UK's best online games retailer goes to......
Special Reserve
The best in the UK, possibly the world. The only one featured that has a lively online community present on forums, in addition to a huge games database. Searching is easy, just type part of the product name and there's a good chance the item you want is near the top of search results.
Regularly publishes a catalogue featuring not only the best of its product database, but also reviews and competitions. It even has a website dedicated just to the members of the forums, it's that good. Ordering from the site is easy and delivery is fast.
The killer blow comes in the form of free gifts offered, claimed by collecting Special Resrve's own "Reddy" system. Cool.
So there you have it. SR are the best. Woo-hoo
EDIT: Not biased in any way, so this topic can be relied on in determining future shopping habits.
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Icaruss wrote:
> DiscoDexy wrote:
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> ***0 b**be I got from them.
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> That should help
what is it Ircuss, what is it?
> DiscoDexy wrote:
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> ***0 b**be I got from them.
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> That should help
what is it Ircuss, what is it?
This is clearly lies.
Oh and Icaruss please solve my question in *Cries* topic in the Sony forum seeing as you should know.
Sure you didnt Icaruss sure. :D
DiscoDexy wrote:
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> ***0 b**be I got from them.
That should help
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> ***0 b**be I got from them.
That should help
To be honest it didn't start out as a homage to SR. But then I wanted to cuss GAME for their recent price rises and took it from there really.
Much of it is from personal experience though, and it's probably the only time so many of SR's competitors get mentioned in one post without getting changed by moderators.
*touches wood*
Much of it is from personal experience though, and it's probably the only time so many of SR's competitors get mentioned in one post without getting changed by moderators.
*touches wood*
Ha ha, clearly Icarus is in need of a straw, just to suck up that little bit harder.
Icaruss wrote:
> 5th: GAME
>
> Would have been higher but their recent customer service has been
> lacking. Refunds take ages, and the games are pricer than most. In
> fact, the only reason I've included them here is because of the
> ***0 b**b* I got from them.
I've spent minutes trying to work this out, but i can't.
Go on, be a sport and put me out of my misery!
***0 b**b* I got from them.
Or at least give me some more letters?
> 5th: GAME
>
> Would have been higher but their recent customer service has been
> lacking. Refunds take ages, and the games are pricer than most. In
> fact, the only reason I've included them here is because of the
> ***0 b**b* I got from them.
I've spent minutes trying to work this out, but i can't.
Go on, be a sport and put me out of my misery!
***0 b**b* I got from them.
Or at least give me some more letters?
Well, having been a member of SR since the original Gameboy (breeze block version) came out, I can safely say I am impressed with them and have ever been let down.
But, yes, Play are pretty damn cool, though I mostly use them for DVDs and music.
But, yes, Play are pretty damn cool, though I mostly use them for DVDs and music.
Icaruss wrote:
> So there you have it. SR are the best. Woo-hoo
>
> EDIT: Not biased in any way, so this topic can be relied on in
> determining future shopping habits.
wow, I've never seen such a licky licky brown nose attempt at a GAD before..
> So there you have it. SR are the best. Woo-hoo
>
> EDIT: Not biased in any way, so this topic can be relied on in
> determining future shopping habits.
wow, I've never seen such a licky licky brown nose attempt at a GAD before..
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