Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition & Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collector’s Edition announced

[DarkKitarist]

@1c0n -> i think it will weigh somewhere between 3 and 4 killos so an average forwarding service to Italy will cost you about 20 - 35€...

[Monstermug]

Your second copy may get cancelled unless you ordered on another account with a different address and card.

That is the reason more were added in stock on the site, GAME have been cancelling people's multiple orders (one of which, was my second order for a friend who doesn't have a GAME account :facepalm:) xx

I created another account with my girlfriends details. :beach:

[dicapo]

In the Netherlands is the loot edition also up for pre order
bol (http://www.bol.com/nl/s/games/zoekresultaten/Ntt/loot+edition/Nty/1/N/1283+1285+5260+7373+3135/sc/games_all/index.html)

Borderlands 2 - Ultimate Loot Edition | 2K Games | Xbox360 | € 89,99
Borderlands 2 - Ultimate Loot Edition | 2K Games | Ps3 | € 129.99
Borderlands 2 - Ultimate Loot Edition | 2K Games | PC | € 109.99

Gamemania (http://www.gamemania.nl/Default.aspx?tabid=85&skey=loot&opt=all)

[joynulk]

damn x360 is cheap

[gurpswoo1]

Yes back in stock, Thanks for heads up:

http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/AjaxCatalogSearch?storeId=10151&catalogId=10201&langId=44&pageSize=20&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&predictiveSearchURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.game.co.uk%2F webapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FAjaxPredictiveSe archView%3FcatalogId%3D10201%26langId%3D44%26store Id%3D10151&searchTerm=borderlands+2+loot&searchBtn.x=0&searchBtn.y=0&searchBtn=Search

[vhal_x]

Definitely only one per person though, since they cancelled one of my original two orders (the one for Chick), I tried to order again today when they became available again. The order went through, but has now been cancelled. Grr xx

[joynulk]

did u use a different account

[Raasclark]

Definitely only one per person though, since they cancelled one of my original two orders (the one for Chick), I tried to order again today when they became available again. The order went through, but has now been cancelled. Grr xx

I don't understand it Vhal?

I've had two xbox copies ordered from the original listing. And they are still there and none have been cancelled?

[davidw]

i also ordered one xbox and one PC copy as i couldn't decide - still haven't actually and i still seem to have both orders...

[Muppet-NL]

Hell yeah just pre orderd 2 ps3 editions. In the netherlands we can pre order them on bol.com and gamemania

[Bloodman]

Hell yeah just pre orderd 2 ps3 editions. In the netherlands we can pre order them on bol.com and gamemania

Stupid question : any of these ship to europe? :scratch:

[Muppet-NL]

Stupid question : any of these ship to europe? :scratch:

Don't think so. I bought 2 editions 1 for me 1 for ebay :-P

[joynulk]

which do u all think will become more valuable. PS3, X360 or PC?

[ingmar1988]

Ordered from bol. Just 1 copy.

[Saturn]

I ordered one copy of each but in the end I'll only keep one. If it appears elsewhere in my country, I can let someone keep my copies.

[Muppet-NL]

Damn i am so F...... Happy it's available in my country i'm a huge fan. Love this edition ^^

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I sometimes by several of these big CE's to increase the odds that I'll receive one in the condition I want. However, rather than returning the unwanted ones, I do sometimes list them on eBay if the going price is more than what I paid. Quite often I have sold two unwanted CE's for a little higher than RRP, which has practically paid for the one I kept.

However, this doesn't mean I'm a scalper. I order with good intentions, and only take advantage of the current market. If the going price on eBay is higher than what I'd get as a refund, then it's a no-brainer. Most of the time the buyers are internationals who couldn't place an order in the first place, so in my eyes everybody wins

[Muppet-NL]

I sometimes by several of these big CE's to increase the odds that I'll receive one in the condition I want. However, rather than returning the unwanted ones, I do sometimes list them on eBay if the going price is more than what I paid. Quite often I have sold two unwanted CE's for a little higher than RRP, which has practically paid for the one I kept.

However, this doesn't mean I'm a scalper. I order with good intentions, and only take advantage of the current market. If the going price on eBay is higher than what I'd get as a refund, then it's a no-brainer. Most of the time the buyers are internationals who couldn't place an order in the first place, so in my eyes everybody wins

I think it's not bad i.m.o. I help the ones who couldn't place a pre-order the price is minimal the price i paid and a max of what they want to pay it's easy as that.

[Saturn]

I think it's not bad i.m.o. I help the ones who couldn't place a pre-order the price is minimal the price i paid and a max of what they want to pay it's easy as that.

I usually just ask the same price I paid but if no one wants then I sell it on ebay.

[Madigan]

I sometimes by several of these big CE's to increase the odds that I'll receive one in the condition I want. However, rather than returning the unwanted ones, I do sometimes list them on eBay if the going price is more than what I paid. Quite often I have sold two unwanted CE's for a little higher than RRP, which has practically paid for the one I kept.

However, this doesn't mean I'm a scalper. I order with good intentions, and only take advantage of the current market. If the going price on eBay is higher than what I'd get as a refund, then it's a no-brainer. Most of the time the buyers are internationals who couldn't place an order in the first place, so in my eyes everybody wins

Why don't you return them to give others the chance to buy it for a regular price?

You order with good intentions yes, but you resell the rest on ebay for a higher price.

I see no difference.

I buy 4 to get one in good condition, and I resell the rest on ebay for a higher price.

I buy 4 and I resell them on ebay for a higher price.

[DarkKitarist]

seriusly i'll be lucky if i get one :D and you people buy like 4... What can I say :D it's a dog eat dog world

[OniRyo]

They are also available on here in the netherlands: http://www.nedgame.nl/zoek/Borderlands%202/0/1/

and here: http://www.12game.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Borderlands+2

12Game.com says they only get about 25 Loot Editions.


I ordered it at Nedgame.nl, no delivery costs for me :p

[Vlad]

Why don't you return them to give others the chance to buy it for a regular price?

You order with good intentions yes, but you resell the rest on ebay for a higher price.

I see no difference.

I'm sorry but I have to agree with this post.
If I hit somebody's head with a rolled up newspaper because there's a fly there, I'm doing it with good intentions but I'm still hitting their head with a rolled up newspaper.

Saying you do it with good intentions imo is just a quick way to make yourself feel better about making a profit from folk that missed out on preordering because folk ordered stuff to sell later, even under the excuse of wanting to get the best condition.



I think it's not bad i.m.o. I help the ones who couldn't place a pre-order the price is minimal the price i paid and a max of what they want to pay it's easy as that.

You mean the ones that couldn't preorder because of folk like you that order more than they need?

[johnymohny]

Game seem to have sold out again now, generic error when trying to add it into the basket :|

[comaamen86]

Well I don't understand it. The relist is back up and my two Xbox copies are still there from the first listing. None have been cancelled....

FYI the other was ordered for an export before any scalping remarks pop up ;)

wonder why vhal's was cancelled and not mine?

burn the scalper:taunt:, maybe they are still in the process or maybe you have had a bit of luck, but ffs dont send them email asking why they have not cancelled yor 2nd copy

[Monstermug]

The product "172275" cannot be ordered.

[Muppet-NL]

I'm sorry but I have to agree with this post.
If I hit somebody's head with a rolled up newspaper because there's a fly there, I'm doing it with good intentions but I'm still hitting their head with a rolled up newspaper.

Saying you do it with good intentions imo is just a quick way to make yourself feel better about making a profit from folk that missed out on preordering because folk ordered stuff to sell later, even under the excuse of wanting to get the best condition.





You mean the ones that couldn't preorder because of folk like you that order more than they need?
Survival of the fastest i order 2 as soon as i can because i have friends that collect also and couldn't pre-order right away. If i end up with 2 yeah then im going to sell it ^^

[Gemini-Phoenix]

GAME have just officially announced (via Twitter) that they've reached their pre-order allocation for this edition:

https://twitter.com/Gamedigital/status/207885181695168512

Hey folks - we have currently reached our pre-order allocation for the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Edition ‪#LootEdition‬


https://twitter.com/Gamedigital/status/207885376541560832

If this changes, be sure that we will let you know. Have a nice evening - feel free to DM us if you need. ‪#LootEdition‬

[OniRyo]

Survival of the fastest i order 2 as soon as i can because i have friends that collect also and couldn't pre-order right away. If i end up with 2 yeah then im going to sell it ^^

If they are from the Netherlands it won't be still a problem for getting it, if they are not it's totally understandable!.

I've used to did this with the Blizzard Collector's Editions untill Cataclym where i got 2 copies(each from a different store) because i wanted that i'm actually getting the CE. To be honest i totally don't give a shit about selling them on Ebay much, way too much effort for me, if i want to earn money i could better do that with statues, those go for extremely much. :p

[Craig]

So glad I got mine when they were available, feel sorry for the people that missed out.

[DarkKitarist]

yeah i'm glad that i got my order too... couse i have a dream... and in that dream i have the ultimate loot chest... and in that dream i'm happy... still i'm a bit woried about the forwarding service that will forward it to Slovenia but at least I have a chance to get it...

[KidSupreme]

Amazon.ca
Gamestop.ca
Gamestop/ebgames

Are no longer taking preorders

[Matrix6]

Looks like amazon.com has also sold out!

[Cosmic_Link]

Can't believe how crazy people have gone for this.

There is one place taking preorders (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=borderlands+2+loot&_sacat=0)... :P

[foreverflash]

Your second copy may get cancelled unless you ordered on another account with a different address and card.

That is the reason more were added in stock on the site, GAME have been cancelling people's multiple orders (one of which, was my second order for a friend who doesn't have a GAME account :facepalm:) xxIt is absolutely NOT limited to 1 per person in USA. :P Yet...

I'm glad they are limiting it though. Prevents the scalping to some degree.

:nono:

:v:

You guys do realize this Loot Chest was announced like less than a week ago, and there are already almost 15 pages on this one thread?!

ABSOLUTE INSANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I love it so much....

It's really nice to see all this attention given to such a great title as Borderlands...

[OniRyo]

Though, if anyone wants the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition, i could still get it, you'll have to pay first though and i don't know the estimated costs for the delivery to each country, this package is huge so it could be damn expensive.

[Idiotekque]

You're crazy Flash. :lol: Shows 54 pages for me as well.

[foreverflash]

I love the borderland windows theme flash :)Haha it's not Borderlands it's a theme from The Walking Dead comics.

:P

But thanks.

The Walking Dead is my other obsession. :beer:

[nipperkipper]

Haha it's not Borderlands it's a theme from The Walking Dead comics.

:P

But thanks.

The Walking Dead is my other obsession. :beer:

I have been obsessed with TWD as well of late, here in the UK the are showing season 2 on TV,

Also it is sponsored by resident evil 6 and each time the ad break comes they shows clips and trailers. I can NOT wait for that game to come out

[foreverflash]

I have been obsessed with TWD as well of late, here in the UK the are showing season 2 on TV,

Also it is sponsored by resident evil 6 and each time the ad break comes they shows clips and trailers. I can NOT wait for that game to come outA worthy obsession. It's so far above just a zombie story. What Robert Kirkman has created with his entire Waking Dead franchise is nothing short of legendary. A marvel in creative fiction. I can not say enough good things about The Walking Dead (everything). Because Kirkman is so heavily involved in the "quality" of his work, he makes sure personally that every single show, comic book, novel, biography and collectible meets his strict criteria for the quality standard of The Walking Dead franchise. Now tell me THAT is not true dedication...!

What many people don't realize is just how involved Kirkman is in the whole entire franchise and everything that is published or produced. I honestly do not know how he does it, but he reminds me of George Lucas. The way George has remained so heavily involved in everything related to Star Wars since DAY 1. Kirkman easily deserves whatever the most prestigious awards there are out there for whatever he qualifies for.

I'd say a lifetime achievement award someday.

[ElectronicElation]

! ! ! TO EVERYONE STILL WANTING AN ULTIMATE LOOT EDITION! ! !

I don't have any guarantees but what I can say at the moment is this.

I realized a few hours ago Amazon.com was sold out, so I checked Gamestop.com and it was sold out as well (at least at the moment). So what did I do? I went 20-40 mph over the speed limit on my bike to my nearest Gamestop and they were STILL taking pre-orders. Now, this is in the States so anyone in the U.S. think about actually driving to the closest physical Gamestop store location and see if they are still taking pre-orders. I know, I know, not pre-ordering from cyber land is crazy but hey sometimes it just works. ;) Here's hoping some of you get the opportunity to race to a Gamestop and they are still taking pre-orders!

[vhal_x]

Ooh, you'll be jealous of me then Flash, I have sketches done by Charlie Adlard (the artist for TWD) in my sketchbook and he sketched and signed a giant TWD poster for me :D

Met him a few months back :) xx

[foreverflash]

Ooh, you'll be jealous of me then Flash, I have sketches done by Charlie Adlard (the artist for TWD) in my sketchbook and he sketched and signed a giant TWD poster for me :D

Met him a few months back :) xxAwesome! I believe Adlard came along later in the TWD franchise. The original creators were Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore (artist). And...

You may also be jealous of me, as I have a copy of The Walking Dead Compendium: Volume 1 - Hardcover. Limited so far to only 100 copies given out at a Comic Con earlier this year, it is signed by both Kirkman and Moore.

:P

Needless to say, since I can't go to any conventions, I paid a small fortune for this book, but, it truly all I need to cap off my TWD collection. Everything I get from now on TWD will be significantly less...

[vhal_x]

Yeah he came along either halfway through the first volume, or in the second one - not too much later that Moore though :)

Nice, I saw one of those on ebay and severely considered it, but left it as it was too much money for me at the time :)

I've been desperately looking for the Limited Edition signed & numbered volumes, sadly I can only find the standard ones now.

Saw the first one for £95 in my local comic shop a while back, before I got into TWD, and ignored it. Never seen it for a low price like that since :( Boo! xx

[TheVoidDragon]

I missed out when it was on the GAME site, i hope they put it back on the site at some point. Would be a very nice CE to have and there isn't much else coming out this year i want.

[Masoom]

You missed out both times?...OUCH.

[DarkKitarist]

I missed out when it was on the GAME site, i hope they put it back on the site at some point. Would be a very nice CE to have and there isn't much else coming out this year i want.

Well i think that they won't put them back on unless someone's order gets canceled or something like that.

The other thing... personaly Darksiders 2 and Bioshock Infinite is kind of something that i'm waiting for besides Borderlands 2 :spiteful:

[vhal_x]

Bioshock Infinite has been delayed till next year DarkKitarist, so one less thing to wait on this year xx

[DarkKitarist]

oh... for the love of god... noooo... good that Borderlands 2 is coming or i would be really pissed now... well still Darksiders 2 will be a good game till Borderlands 2 comes out :D

[joynulk]

they will go up again thyey always do, but each time there is less and less available so will be harder to get. Plus more people will hear of it by then and want it too.

[foreverflash]

I just hope and pray that all this hype is justified and Gearbox/2K show they are a respectable Team, willing to go above and beyond the rest of the Industry; That they do not have to be greedy like other Publishers and Developers who end up announcing a limited edition with low availability and cut off dates, only to open preordering up again for extra financial gain.

This would dramatically reduce the appeal and future value of the Borderlands Loot Chest. I for one, do not want to see this happen.

[kittychloe]

I think EB australia sold out a week ago also.. only took around a week

[themidlandmaster]

I think EB australia sold out a week ago also.. only took around a week

Four days!

[Bloodman]

It's available for Greece here

http://www.cdmedia.gr/Products.htm?search-for=borderlands

Woohooo!!!!!!!

[DarkKitarist]

oh you lucky man :D i still have to pray that i will get it from the UK...

[Bloodman]

Yeah i'm very happy

Also guys you can buy it from Amazon.fr

http://www.amazon.fr/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?__mk_fr_FR=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=borderlands+2+coffre+a+tresor&x=0&y=0

I think they ship to all Europe

[kittychloe]

Four days!

Damn that's fast, wonder what each store limit was, preordered mine announcement day luckily

[I_BE_WILL]

Was there anyone from Australia who was purchasing this for someone in the UK?

[themidlandmaster]

I sometimes by several of these big CE's to increase the odds that I'll receive one in the condition I want. However, rather than returning the unwanted ones, I do sometimes list them on eBay if the going price is more than what I paid. Quite often I have sold two unwanted CE's for a little higher than RRP, which has practically paid for the one I kept.

However, this doesn't mean I'm a scalper. I order with good intentions, and only take advantage of the current market. If the going price on eBay is higher than what I'd get as a refund, then it's a no-brainer. Most of the time the buyers are internationals who couldn't place an order in the first place, so in my eyes everybody wins


That's still Scaon if you make 50 percent of retail

[Monstermug]

Everybody buys stuff and sells them for more than what they get it for. It's called business :)

[Wheeks]

Technically, unless you are declaring your gains to the inland revenue (or equivalent) (or have no other source of income to bring you to the annual allowance), scalping is illegal. In that sense, it's not actually 'business'.

Also, in many countries the act of scalping is, itself, illegal (this tends to relate mostly to tickets and other "emergency" mandated supplies - but the principle is what is important).

There is a reason GAME and others are taking what can only be a moral stance on the issue (they sell the same volume of units either way).

No-one on this forum is going to rush out to perform a citizens arrest on a fellow forum member! But that said, it's probably better to just keep quiet about it rather than feel the need to justify what is a relatively unfair and unnecessary process which denies other collectors from joining in the fun.

I guess my point is - you are in the wrong place if you want to feel good about your scalping - I am sure there are forums for that!

It would even be better to start your own thread, rather than rubbing salt in the wounds of those who missed out.

(For the record, I secured my 1 copy, so this isn't just me being a misery about it :)!)

[Monstermug]

There is no capital gains tax on sales of personal assets up to £6000. Which is the route most people will take.

I should know, I am an accountant.

[Wheeks]

Obviously it's income for income tax purposes - who on earth would suggest cgt applies to vg sales.

The word gain does not immediately imply a type of tax, particularly a nonsensical one!

[nipperkipper]

There is no capital gains tax on sales of personal assets up to £6000. Which is the route most people will take.

I should know, I am an accountant.

I thought the allowance was 10.6k?

[Monstermug]

10.6k is the yearly allowance for 2011/12 for items that ARE chargeable against CGT. £6,000 is not an allowance but the amount that sales of personal assets are exempt from CGT. Hope this helps.

[nipperkipper]

10.6k is the yearly allowance for 2011/12 for items that ARE chargeable against CGT. £6,000 is not an allowance but the amount that sales of personal assets are exempt from CGT. Hope this helps.

Thanks that makes sense now

[Morphine]

I had to preorder from Amazon.de as this was not available at Amazon.com or local GameStop :(

[Ayiu]

Even there the xbox 360 version is already sold out...

[Matrix6]

I had to preorder from Amazon.de as this was not available at Amazon.com or local GameStop :(
sorry, you missed out in the US by almost a week :(

Even there the xbox 360 version is already sold out...

but did you secure a copy somewhere?

[Morphine]

Even there the xbox 360 version is already sold out...

Luckily I wanted the PS3 version :)

[Ayiu]

sorry, you missed out in the US by almost a week :(



but did you secure a copy somewhere?

yea, I managed to pre-order one but not sure if my order gets fulfilled in the end. Tbh I placed my pre-order pretty late because I don't really care about the game Borderlands itself. It's just not my type of game but seeing it sold out after such a short time I decided I'll try my luck and pre-order one.
So I wouldn't be that sad if I don't get one in the end ;)

[Ionotropic]

Still available in USA:

http://www.buy.com/prod/borderlands-2-ultimate-loot-chest-limited-edition-9-18-12/232097872.html

http://www.buy.com/prod/borderlands-2-ultimate-loot-chest-limited-edition-street-9-18-12/232097874.html

[narg]

Hello I found loot ed on amazon.fr and seems to be still available, I preorder mine without problem, shipping to Europe for 15eur..

[KidSupreme]

Everybody buys stuff and sells them for more than what they get it for. It's called business :)

Thank you.
you snooze you lose

Anyways it confirmed that Gamestop north america are done with preorders both online and in stores

[RyT]

back in EBgames AU ultimate loot chest edition

https://www.ebgames.com.au/ps3-157740-Borderlands-2-Ultimate-Loot-Chest-Limited-Edition-PlayStation-3

[themidlandmaster]

Clearly they are doing another run :sad face:

[Idiotekque]

Probably just cancellations and whatnot. I really doubt Gearbox would so quickly change their minds on the release numbers since they've officially stated that there will not be another run.

Then again, Australia sold out way too fast. Perhaps EB didn't get their full allotment pinned down until now.

[RyT]

Perhaps the higher ups knew selling out fast was gonna happen therefore they split two times to prevent people scalping many copies

[Idiotekque]

Considering the speed of the sellouts, that's not a bad theory. Unfortunately there's not much way to know for sure.

[I_BE_WILL]

Well since Eb has now taken my 2 preorders for me and my sibling. Anyone interested in 2 GAME UK Xbox pre-orders?

[Muppet-NL]

It's funny how some people bitch about scalping, but if they get a free press kit they feel no shame at all to sell that damn thing for 200+..

So if you snooze you lose

[Saturn]

Nobody never gave me a press kit but if someone did I would not sell it. They are just given to a few wrong people :)

I wish I could receive press kits for free but no company wants to give them :D.

[stavie33]

I'm so fucking pissed about this I'm pulling my hair out. I was out of town the ONE WEEK these were up for pre order, I thought they'd be up at least 3 weeks so I'd have time to pre order when I got back in town. This is the biggest collectors edition I've seen in a while, not just quality wise, but value as well. I know most are hoping against it, but I hope they'll open pre orders again for one more week, so they have at least 2 weeks. That's still not a lot, but damn I have no clue what to do, I don't want to dish out $400+ on this. If you pre ordered 2 copies....the monies

[vhal_x]

I'm sure like a week or so before release, a couple will come back into stock from people non-paying/cancelling xx

[DarkKitarist]

i hope that you are right couse i have a feeling that my order will never come to me :P so have to have a plan B.

[Saturn]

i hope that you are right couse i have a feeling that my order will never come to me :P so have to have a plan B.

I'll gladly try to help other members if this gets released here. I already have 3 editions preordered and I'll only keep one. I'm not planning to make a profit for selling these. I just want to make sure I really get one.

[DarkKitarist]

I'll gladly try to help other members if this gets released here. I already have 3 editions preordered and I'll only keep one. I'm not planning to make a profit for selling these. I just want to make sure I really get one.

Well then my friend we will stay in touch :D if i don't get the one i ordered i'm willing to pay a bit extra if you will be willing to sell one of yours :D... Yeah i thought of buying 2 copes but i have a lot of living expenses so i have enaugh luxary money to buy one :P Borderlands 3 will mybe be better :P then i'll buy 3 or 4 :rotf:

EDIT: Well i will order a second copy from Germany if i get an anwser if everything in the box is in German or in English... I don't really care but i would like to have the English Edition...

[Workshed]

Interesting: http://m.kotaku.com/5915601/and-now-a-guest-post-from-gearbox-boss-randy-pitchford-

Personally I hope they don't manufacture a load more and devalue the set - obviously I wish those that haven't managed to preorder success in finding one!

[kennyrh]

Interesting: http://m.kotaku.com/5915601/and-now-a-guest-post-from-gearbox-boss-randy-pitchford-

Personally I hope they don't manufacture a load more and devalue the set - obviously I wish those that haven't managed to preorder success in finding one!

Publishers are not concerned about providing us collectors with a genuinely limited edition of anything. They are obsessed with making money. Period.

I wouldn't be surprised if this gets cancelled - same as the limited, numbered Metal Gear Solid HD steelbook - and replaced with some other dumbass CE that will eventually turn up by the shitload at less than half of RRP.

Same as MGS HD CE at Zavvi . . .:rant:

[Workshed]

Publishers are not concerned about providing us collectors with a genuinely limited edition of anything. They are obsessed with making money. Period.

I wouldn't be surprised if this gets cancelled - same as the limited, numbered Metal Gear Solid HD steelbook - and replaced with some other dumbass CE that will eventually turn up by the shitload at less than half of RRP.

Same as MGS HD CE at Zavvi . . .:rant:

Yeah I know, and I agree :) :(

[AlliDfense]

so glad i pre ordered this before it sold out. someone is asking 1,000 on ebay already.

[DarkKitarist]

i was like " no you didn't" and then went to ebay and saw it and then i was like "oh for the love of god what the f?"#"#!(")#(=!" "... 1500 dollars for a game... holly diamond encrusted, dipped in platinum, spray painted with pure gold and toped with bacon shit!!!!! :banghead: I know it's gonna be a awsome game but i have to ask myself who is the dumbass here? The guy selling or the guy who will accualy but the game at a 1000 dollars?

[Wheeks]

People get weird about limited quantity stuff and it's surprising how much people will spend when panic buying to secure a copy!

[DarkKitarist]

Yeah but people should know that buying on ebay isn't 100%, but spending 1000$ for a CE is just crazy for me but that is just my rational side talking... If i had the money i would do it to :D.

[vhal_x]

The person that has bidded $1000 is a fake account, most likely the seller (on a seperate account) trying to drum up interest xx

[I_BE_WILL]

Is this the same one who's asking $4500 as a buy it now price?

[yzaasn]

Its available to to pre-order from GAME.co.uk again

[TheVoidDragon]

Awesome, managed to pre-order one at game. Decided to go for PC version as it's cheaper. Not really the sort of game i'd play on console (no one to play with)

[vhal_x]

That probably means that they have cancelled all remaining multiple orders that people had made xx

[Raasclark]

My two copies for xbox that have been pre ordered from day 1 are still there...

[vhal_x]

Hmm... odd - wonder what's happening then. As it still wouldn't allow me to make a second order for a friend :( Sucks xx

[stavie33]

anyone think that NA editions will be up again for pre-order? I assume game.co.uk has only the PAL versions

[Ionotropic]

anyone think that NA editions will be up again for pre-order? I assume game.co.uk has only the PAL versions

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GAME/Borderlands-2-Ultimate-Loot-Chest-Limited-Edition/sku/288754014.uts


http://www.fye.com/Borderlands-2--Ultimate-Loot-Chest-Limited-Edition--Xbox-360--Front-Page_stcVVproductId148279932VVcatId455366VVviewpro d.htm

[Monstermug]

nevermind. posted already :S

[DarkKitarist]

I just finished the zombie island of dr. ned for the 4th time and i gotta say... I freakin' love the story :D and the funny yet scary atmosphere... I really want like "the zombie island of dr. ned part 2" or something with zombies :D... that would be awsome :D

[Dr_Jengo]

There is a local store down here in Singapore that might be taking in orders for the Ultimate Loot Chest Edition. No price confirmation yet though

[vhal_x]

Seow Choon? Yeah they're taking orders I think. They're also taking orders for the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary set.

Will probably be pretty expensive though, as they'll have to import, then they'll have to make a profit on top xx

[Dr_Jengo]

Yea Seow Choon. Oh they getting import copies?

I saw them taking peorders so I decided to put my name in for one but if it's too expensive, might have to forget it

[vhal_x]

No, sorry - I meant the SF copies will probably be imports as I think that is US exclusive :) xx

[Dr_Jengo]

I see, will wait for the price from them first

[Lemur]

Local shops will have this. It's distributed by Epicsoft. Will be very small numbers tho :beer:

[KidSupreme]

In Canada, Gamestop has stopped taking preorders for all edition except the regular edition.


For the Loot Chest, do you guys think it will push 1k before release date? It seems to be selling at 450 now

[comaamen86]

In Canada, Gamestop has stopped taking preorders for all edition except the regular edition.


For the Loot Chest, do you guys think it will push 1k before release date? It seems to be selling at 450 now

over inflated pre-release market, impulse public reaction due to lack of pre-order availibility without any idea how many are actually being produced if you were selling on i would say ebayauction now as when it actually releases i dont see it ever making mega money on ebay maybe recoup cost plus a little extra after release

[Madigan]

over inflated pre-release market, impulse public reaction due to lack of pre-order availibility without any idea how many are actually being produced if you were selling on i would say ebayauction now as when it actually releases i dont see it ever making mega money on ebay maybe recoup cost plus a little extra after release

Hahahah yeah, gotta love the hype for this, pure mental masturbation :rotf:

Just like the MGS HD Failcollection Steelbook :rotf:

[comaamen86]

Hahahah yeah, gotta love the hype for this, pure mental masturbation :rotf:

Just like the MGS HD Failcollection Steelbook :rotf:

i imagine little meerkats in a factory (from a uk tv ad)

"sergei, we need more mgs collector editions, the first two prints sold out, work faster, simples"

[Idiotekque]

Really sucks. I want this, but I'm also broke. Part of me just wants to put my preorder up starting a $0.01 and let the idiots duke it out. -_-

[NaughtyDogJames]

i imagine little meerkats in a factory (from a uk tv ad)

"sergei, we need more mgs collector editions, the first two prints sold out, work faster, simples"

Lol

[goonergaz]

In Canada, Gamestop has stopped taking preorders for all edition except the regular edition.


For the Loot Chest, do you guys think it will push 1k before release date? It seems to be selling at 450 now

it's only ~£160 on eBay...what's that? 250 canadian? not 450

[evilvort3x]

one sold for 229... so prices are rising

[goonergaz]

odd, there's a handful on £150ish BIN

[Idiotekque]

One sold for $450...

[DarkKitarist]

Even if i don't get mine... it's still funny that someone would buy it for 450 :D well they really want to have it don't they :P :D

[rapister]

only time will tell....

[bbki]

Bring back Duke Nukem scenario
When first announce the certificate show on the promo pic only 2,000
people went ape sh*t during first time amazon stop pre-order and shell out a lot of money on eBay
The highest one went for almost $300

In the end it's back in stock and final production run like 130,000 and now worth only $12 ....

So hopefully there'll be more... Hopefully

[evilvort3x]

wont be more... gearbox said they dont have TIME to make any more ... thats there own words... we will see though.. deffo wont go the route of duke though.

[Madigan]

They have 3 months....

[Idiotekque]

The Duke edition was really chintzy. This thing is absolutely beautiful and one of the most elaborate CEs ever, ever. Regardless of how many are made, the value won't drop that much. Part of me wants the value to drop though so I don't feel bad about opening it, lol.

[evilvort3x]

they wont make anymore THEY said that... the production would take too long .. now wether they are lying or not i dont know. just hope no more are made

[Idiotekque]

Yeah, they did indeed. We're all just hoping they don't pull a Capcom on us.

[rapister]

LOL!

[themidlandmaster]

I get the feeling they will make more, Gearbox just ant to make money

[ferrari100]

Well its up to sites like this to vent our anger, frustration or joy with companies behavior over titles. There are so many developers and publishers that we can't play, collect everything anyway. So we should shame the companies that get greedy. But show affection to the genuine companies. Forums give us a place to make this happen. To inform people the world over about dirty tactics. So lets do that.
Now gearbox HAS to redeem itself after Duke Nukem Forever. If they make an inferior title and lie about the amount of ce's available again, lets make sure everybody is aware of it. Then maybe next time they won't sell any and it will serve them right.
Companies like naughty dog, nintendo, nisa and even sony should be given kudos for keeping collector edition and limited edition titles low on numbers.
Maybe we should develop a name and shame list which is dominant within the site.

FORUM POWER!

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[LiquidEffect]

Well its up to sites like this to vent our anger, frustration or joy with companies behavior over titles. There are so many developers and publishers that we can't play, collect everything anyway. So we should shame the companies that get greedy. But show affection to the genuine companies. Forums give us a place to make this happen. To inform people the world over about dirty tactics. So lets do that.
Now gearbox HAS to redeem itself after Duke Nukem Forever. If they make an inferior title and lie about the amount of ce's available again, lets make sure everybody is aware of it. Then maybe next time they won't sell any and it will serve them right.
Companies like naughty dog, nintendo, nisa and even sony should be given kudos for keeping collector edition and limited edition titles low on numbers.
Maybe we should develop a name and shame list which is dominant within the site.

FORUM POWER!

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huh? Duke Nukem was a terrible game that is why there are so many CE's. Also Sony has a lot of CE's for their games that still are in store.

[LiquidEffect]

over inflated pre-release market, impulse public reaction due to lack of pre-order availibility without any idea how many are actually being produced if you were selling on i would say ebayauction now as when it actually releases i dont see it ever making mega money on ebay maybe recoup cost plus a little extra after release

If people are going crazy for this then I think you can make double. I mean I basically sold my D3 Collectors for 200. And there are somewhat a lot of those.

The fact it sold out in like 1 week is crazy to me.

[ferrari100]

Duke nukem was gearbox, who we are discussing here right? They need to prove themselves. With Sony im thinking gow series ce's. These were not overly produced.


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[Vlad]

Gearbox just updated the FAQ (http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=134125) and it includes how big the chest is.

What is the Loot Chest in the Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition made of? How big is it?
The Loot Chest is made of a high-quality hard plastic and at approximately 17.75 inches long by 7.25 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall (with the lid shut) is large enough to hold a dachshund.

[Cosmic_Link]

Gearbox just updated the FAQ (http://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/showthread.php?t=134125) and it includes how big the chest is.

Awesome. I will now have somewhere to store my Dachshund when I'm not using it... :P

[Muppet-NL]

Wow thats a half bigger then the uncharted 3 box..

Most awesome edition in a long time

[I_BE_WILL]

I'm a little underwhelmed by the size of it, i expected something bigger, like another 3 inches longer.

....

No, thats not what she said

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Well,mine was ordered awhile ago,unfortunately for me there was a slight stuff up.
I ordered an Xbox 360 version but somehow got put down for a PC version,not a
happy hippy on this one. Who knows why or how they stuffed up,maybe because
i was ordering lots of other things at the same time for various platforms it got
muddled who knows. The only benefit that came out of this is i am now only being
charged $100 for the loot edition,so thats a small plus. I can only hope that they
manage to change it to an Xbox 360 version at some point in time,i know they are
trying to as everytime i go in i'm told we are still trying to fix the problem for you.

[I_BE_WILL]

Hey Hippie, did you want an Xbox copy to play? PM and we can sort something out.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Hey Hippie, did you want an Xbox copy to play? PM and we can sort something out.

I am playing a waiting game at the moment with them,if they cant fix
the order back to Xbox then they have said they will swap the PC game
for an XBOX game for me,no problems. Only problem i have is i never
intended to open the bloody thing,lol

Oh,& thanks for the offer:)

[I_BE_WILL]

Ok, well I'll end up with a spare game and set of Xbox DLC if you want it.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Ok, well I'll end up with a spare game and set of Xbox DLC if you want it.

Will keep it in mind:)
How you end up with a spare,they give you the Xbox version instead of PC,lol.
Or did you know someone who just wants everything else except the game & DLC

[Idiotekque]

It should have been as big as an actual loot chest.

[I_BE_WILL]

It should have been as big as an actual loot chest.
Exactly what I was thinking when I preordered, I figured it was scaled down in pictures so it didn't pull away too much attention in pictures.
Will keep it in mind:)
How you end up with a spare,they give you the Xbox version instead of PC,lol.
Or did you know someone who just wants everything else except the game & DLC

I know someone who only wants the chest and bobble head cause he'll wait for the game to come down in price first.

[jazzmartini]

Playasia is taking PO for these as well

Xbox loot ed

http://www.play-asia.com/Borderlands_2_Ultimate_Loot_Chest_Limited_Edition/paOS-13-71-dw-49-en-70-502t.html

Ps3 loot ed

http://www.play-asia.com/Borderlands_2_Ultimate_Loot_Chest_Limited_Edition/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-70-502r.html

Pc loot ed

http://www.play-asia.com/Borderlands_2_Ultimate_Loot_Chest_Limited_Edition_ DVDROM/paOS-13-71-7s-49-en-70-502p.html

Vault hunter ed available as well

[BigMike382]

I have not been collecting for awhile and presume i missed the boat on this one is it really sold out everywhere? aside from the 600$ on amazon?

[Cosmic_Link]

Yup, these have been sold out on pre-order since the week they started taking pre-orders! >.<

[vhal_x]

Yeah, this is definitely one of the fastest sell-out preorders I've seen xx

[Evilhawk]

Last time i checked theese where still available in norway

[gu8]

is there any truth in the rumour that game.co.uk will cancel multiple orders?

[TheVoidDragon]

is there any truth in the rumour that game.co.uk will cancel multiple orders?

Where have you heard that from? I really hope they don't as i have preordered mine there.

[kittychloe]

Yeah, this is definitely one of the fastest sell-out preorders I've seen xx

Yea first ive seen sell out in a week, though it was a little less mass produced than others, how long did diablo 3 take to sell out?

[gu8]

Where have you heard that from? I really hope they don't as i have preordered mine there.

i thought i read on here someone mentioned it im sure, probably bullshit

[vhal_x]

Yeah, I mentioned it as everytime I made a second order it was cancelled. I contacted GAME though and they said it shouldn't be happening, so they reinstated my second order xx

[goonergaz]

Yeah, this is definitely one of the fastest sell-out preorders I've seen xx

how does this compare to U3 Explorer Edition?

[vhal_x]

U3 Explorer Edition was in insanely fast sell out too xx

[goonergaz]

thought as much - similar edition too really...can't wait to see how they compare :)

[themidlandmaster]

Here's a photo for comparison

http://i.imgur.com/JbTNC.jpg

[narg]

shit, this is awesome, I hope will be nice next to guild wars 2 CE

FAP FAP FAP

:D

[KidSupreme]

Less then a month away.

Sold one on ebay this week for 600

[DarkKitarist]

@KidSupreme

That is not something that you should say so lightly here... Some of us barley got one… And here you are selling things you don't even have yet for 600… God damn I hate that… Sorry for being rude but this is a Collectors forum… And selling stuff for profit is not collecting… It’s called scalping… And thus not a theme that should be tolerated here…

[KidSupreme]

@ DarkKitarist

Hey i understand how you feel. I just happened to preorder a few at my local gamestop before the hype made them so rare. I simply sold one for X price to cover the rest i plan on using and keeping sealed.

[DarkKitarist]

@KidSupreme

I didn't mean to be rude it's just that i don't even know if i'll get my CE of BOrderlands 2 since i'm using a third party courier service that i never used before... This is all because i live in Slovenia... God damn useless small Country in the middle of nowhere... So again sorry if i was rude... At least someone is making money in this recession...

[gu8]

600 is not to be sniffed at, i say good on you kid

[BigMike382]

Man this thing is selling for a lot!. Wish i had the money back when it was pre order!.

[kittychloe]

Put your name on the list incase people cancel thiers, its a slim chance but it happens

[Fitzgera1d]

hmm, if i had known it sells that much on ebay, i honestly would have spent $3,000 and bought 20 of them. I only got the usual 3 copies. One to open, one to keep sealed, and one to sell to get my money back with profit.

[kittychloe]

I kinda wish they would hold to the one preorder per person on limited things sometimes and cancel people who ordered 10 back down to 1

[Letrico]

sometimes they do kitty. Like FF13-2 Crystal Edition. Alot orders were cancelled lol.

[kittychloe]

I still need one of those, but i refuse to pay the extra 90% people seem to want, i know game used to cancel orders, like the starwars 360 and diablo 3

[themidlandmaster]

sometimes they do kitty. Like FF13-2 Crystal Edition. Alot orders were cancelled lol.

I still can't believe EB took off the shrink wrap to put on new ratings stickers.

Wankers

[Letrico]

what platform are you looking for kitty?

[kittychloe]

I still can't believe EB took off the shrink wrap to put on new ratings stickers.

Wankers

They unseal alot of games for no good reason,

[kittychloe]

For the crystal edition either platform, already got my borderlands preorder

[Letrico]

lol during the eb sales they had crystal edition for xbox 78 dollar only. I didnt bother getting because I already have my PS3 version =/

[kittychloe]

lol during the eb sales they had crystal edition for xbox 78 dollar only. I didnt bother getting because I already have my PS3 version =/

There were none within drivable distance within canberra or sydney :(

[Letrico]

it was available online at first XD. like how i got my skyward sword limited edition.

[kittychloe]

I never get the online options maybe im searching too late

[Madigan]

I still need one of those, but i refuse to pay the extra 90% people seem to want, i know game used to cancel orders, like the starwars 360 and diablo 3

Same here. I think the game is shit but the CE is awesome but GAME cancelled my preorder (1kg weight limit) :pooryou:

[Deubeuliou]

I kinda wish they would hold to the one preorder per person on limited things sometimes and cancel people who ordered 10 back down to 1


Same here.

[themidlandmaster]

Same here.

Agreed!

[vhal_x]

I have one Xbox 360 copy on order that I don't need. I managed to get my second order reinstated (after they kept cancelling it on me) after emailing them, moaning that people had 20+ preorders of it (to obviously resell) and nothing was done, yet I ordered a copy for myself and a friend, and mine kept being cancelled.

ANYWAY!

My friend no longer wants his copy, so I have one Xbox 360 copy available to anybody who wants it. I'd need payment up front (like a week or so before release) and I warn that the shipping will not be cheap (especially if you are far away).

I will ONLY allow you to purchase from me if I believe it is for your own personal use. If you are wanting it to resell, then kindly fuck off ;)

So... anybody want it? xx

[Raasclark]

If you are wanting it to resell, then kindly fuck off ;)

Haha! Love it :cpatch:

[kittychloe]

I have one Xbox 360 copy on order that I don't need. I managed to get my second order reinstated (after they kept cancelling it on me) after emailing them, moaning that people had 20+ preorders of it (to obviously resell) and nothing was done, yet I ordered a copy for myself and a friend, and mine kept being cancelled.

ANYWAY!

My friend no longer wants his copy, so I have one Xbox 360 copy available to anybody who wants it. I'd need payment up front (like a week or so before release) and I warn that the shipping will not be cheap (especially if you are far away).

I will ONLY allow you to purchase from me if I believe it is for your own personal use. If you are wanting it to resell, then kindly fuck off ;)

So... anybody want it? xx


Way to bring it back on topic vhal.. We were all happily discussing our want for final fantasy :D, i have one already so i wont be greedy

[comaamen86]

i cancelled my pre-order wth game a couple of weeks ago due to money issues, with hindsight i should of kept the pre-order for someone here, i doubt i will ever get b2 loot now but certain things have to come before games, i will be back on ce buying with ac 3 though.

[siemo]

So... anybody want it? xx

Can I still have it? Was on holiday when GAME started taking preorders and missed it.. Wouldn't mind paying a week before the release date..

[vhal_x]

Sorry siemo, as you're a new member I can't judge whether or not it's going to be used for resale purposes. I'd rather just cancel it and then you could nab one when GAME relists the cancellations.

Sorry xx

[siemo]

Ok, I understand.. Would probably do the same thing.. Can at least tip us when you cancel your preorder?

[vhal_x]

Will do, GAME probably won't relist it straight away, but I advise you to sign up for email alerts on the Loot Chest page, that way you will know as soon as they relist.

Thanks for being understanding :) xx

[siemo]

Will do, GAME probably won't relist it straight away, but I advise you to sign up for email alerts on the Loot Chest page, that way you will know as soon as they relist.

Thanks for being understanding :) xx


Can't find the page.. The only edition I can find on their website is just the regular one, not the Loot Chest..

[goonergaz]

X360:
http://www.game.co.uk/en/borderlands-2-ultimate-loot-chest-172272

PS3:
http://www.game.co.uk/en/borderlands-2-ultimate-loot-chest-172274

Obviously these links will produce dead ends - but if you try refreshing every now and then one might pop up?

[siemo]

Thanks goonergaz!

[Xmo]

Since this is a specific issue for this community, I think we should make a limit on how much the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Edition should be sold on the marketplace, incase new memers would come in and start selling a whole bunch for a ridiculous price

[kittychloe]

Since this is a specific issue for this community, I think we should make a limit on how much the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Edition should be sold on the marketplace, incase new memers would come in and start selling a whole bunch for a ridiculous price

Id say capping it to $50 above purchace price should deter rip offs and keep it fairish..

[Madigan]

I don't know. Everybody is free to do whatever they want, if they want to sell it for 600 here, let them do it, It's your decision to buy it or not.

[comaamen86]

I don't know. Everybody is free to do whatever they want, if they want to sell it for 600 here, let them do it, It's your decision to buy it or not.

i agree no point in going down that road or where does it end?
if someone is posting stupid prices they usually get frozen out anyway.

buyers choice.

[kittychloe]

Dont think i could do it personally, id feel bad ripping off ppl in a community im part of.. Ebay people not so much..

[Letrico]

that 600 dollar issue escalated so quick lol. to be honest i would never rip my friends. just strangers =/.

You guys are all my friends <3

[goonergaz]

I understand peoples frustrations - I think the main issue is people buying simply just to sell on for lots of profit...I don't think this is a simple black and white issue that many seem to imply.

What people need to understand is that not everyone wants to sell nor can afford to outright buy all these SEs.

For example, when I got my U3 EE I simply could not turn down £40 profit with Christmas coming up (and having kids to buy pressies for)...tho I was gutted to sell it on I was happy to sell to a collector at a price cheaper than eBay - in a way everyone wins...I bought the US CE and eventually picked up the chest + other bits for that £40 :)

Likewise with this edition - however this time I have purchased 2, one to keep and one to sell...I don't mind admitting it, I wish I could afford it outright - but I can't. I will probably list the X360 one here for £150 + shipping, that I feel is a price that ensures the buyer doesn't simply stick it straight on eBay and will mean a collector gets one at a reasonable price, it also means I can keep my other one :)

[vhal_x]

I understand what you're saying Gaz, but I'm sorry, I have to disagree.

If you cannot afford all the CEs, you simply just don't get all the CEs. I mean, fuck - I know what it's like to be skint. I really do. But, I'm usually skint from buying too many CEs :haha: If I run out of money one month, and can't get some CEs, I cancel them, simple as that. I definitely don't want to, but just because I can't afford it doesn't mean I should punish someone who can, by forcing them to pay a percentage more, just to help me out.

Lots of people would probably disagree with me in one way or another, but that's just how I feel.

If you can't turn down a £40 profit at Christmas due to having kids that you need to buy presents for, then really you shouldn't buy the CE at all, and buy the presents.

I always have a budget for AJ's presents, and although I usually go over it and buy him more, if it was a case of "oh, do I get this CE for me? or do I buy him that present?" then I'd go for his present. I'd feel shit if I put myself before him (although he does get CEs too, albeit Disney ones, etc :haha:)

I dunno, I just don't feel comfortable ripping people off for my own gain, even if some months I do pray for more money :shrug: xx

[goonergaz]

I don't totally disagree with what you're saying but I can't help the release schedule can I?

Also I am a bit of a magpie...I like to get lots of shiney new things, and (TBH) it wasn't about the £40 it was more about the £140 - £40 being the profit, but clearly at xmas £140 is a lot of money is most peoples books.

The other thing is my financies fluctuate wildly as I'll have a splurge and then maybe stick a load of loft toot on eBay - something I find myself in a spot (like recently with the Portal gun) and then other times I think 'do I really want/need this?' (like with the MGS Risk board game).

However what I'm not about is simply buying to sell on at profit. Hell I could just stick my fingers up to collectors here and go straight to the bay - more money for me and more money collectors will have to part with.

I like to think it's a middle ground but we all have our opinions.

BTW my offer still stands for the DI Twin packs :)

[vhal_x]

Haha, it's okay, I do understand what you mean, it's just not right for me.

It's fine :) I managed to get a 360 one for retail, will just pick up a PS3 one at some point when I have money again haha xx

[Saturn]

I understand what you're saying Gaz, but I'm sorry, I have to disagree.

If you cannot afford all the CEs, you simply just don't get all the CEs. I mean, fuck - I know what it's like to be skint. I really do. But, I'm usually skint from buying too many CEs :haha: If I run out of money one month, and can't get some CEs, I cancel them, simple as that. I definitely don't want to, but just because I can't afford it doesn't mean I should punish someone who can, by forcing them to pay a percentage more, just to help me out.

Lots of people would probably disagree with me in one way or another, but that's just how I feel.

If you can't turn down a £40 profit at Christmas due to having kids that you need to buy presents for, then really you shouldn't buy the CE at all, and buy the presents.

I always have a budget for AJ's presents, and although I usually go over it and buy him more, if it was a case of "oh, do I get this CE for me? or do I buy him that present?" then I'd go for his present. I'd feel shit if I put myself before him (although he does get CEs too, albeit Disney ones, etc :haha:)

I dunno, I just don't feel comfortable ripping people off for my own gain, even if some months I do pray for more money :shrug: xx

I'm not totally honest when it comes to make a profit, but I'm not the sort of person that preorders stuff just to resell. Nothing like that.

I have two preorders for this. If they all come through I will let a UK member keep the other two. I just need to make sure that I will receive my edition from Game.es because I preordered a couple of months before they stopped sending items to Portugal...

[themidlandmaster]

I understand peoples frustrations - I think the main issue is people buying simply just to sell on for lots of profit...I don't think this is a simple black and white issue that many seem to imply.

What people need to understand is that not everyone wants to sell nor can afford to outright buy all these SEs.

For example, when I got my U3 EE I simply could not turn down £40 profit with Christmas coming up (and having kids to buy pressies for)...tho I was gutted to sell it on I was happy to sell to a collector at a price cheaper than eBay - in a way everyone wins...I bought the US CE and eventually picked up the chest + other bits for that £40 :)

Likewise with this edition - however this time I have purchased 2, one to keep and one to sell...I don't mind admitting it, I wish I could afford it outright - but I can't. I will probably list the X360 one here for £150 + shipping, that I feel is a price that ensures the buyer doesn't simply stick it straight on eBay and will mean a collector gets one at a reasonable price, it also means I can keep my other one :)

So you can't afford to buy it, yet you buy two copies?

[goonergaz]

Yes, so I can afford to keep one.

[KidSupreme]

i probably should of never posted about how much i sold my CE for, seems to get under some people skin.

At the end of the day, it should not bother anyone what someone else does with there money. goonergaz i applaud you defending yourself, but you should not have to do so on a forum.

[goonergaz]

i probably should of never posted about how much i sold my CE for, seems to get under some people skin.

At the end of the day, it should not bother anyone what someone else does with there money.

I tend to agree, but I also feel for the collectors who miss out due to my actions.

The problem is double standards, it seems OK for folk to list some ultra rare press kit for £1000+ yet if someone needs to wheel a deal a little to get what they want they get jumped on.

I can understand those who ordered a handful for nothing other that sticking on eBay, but really it's not black and white and folk shouldn't be so judgemental IMHO...after all people are not forced to pay the prices.

Would everyone be happier if I sat on my spare copy for a couple of months then sell it on for a silly amount of money when they've dried up on eBay? At least I've been honest...I recon a lot of the sales on here are profits so what's the big deal?

[vhal_x]

I did say that I understand why people do it. To get more stuff at the end of the day, and I know everybody is allowed an opinion (I actually thought I'd be the one umped on tbh), I just stated that I don't agree with it. I don't agree with listing anything for insane prices purely to make a profit. I tend to avoid those auctions, etc.

I know that at the end of the day, if someone chooses to pay the extra £50 or whatever, it's up to them, I mean, if you're desperate enough for an item, you'll pay anything for it I suppose. I've paid a little over the odds for one or two items in the past, but I really grudge doing it.

Anyway, I'm done on the topic. I know both sides of the argument so not much else can be said :shrug: xx

[goonergaz]

I did say that I understand why people do it. To get more stuff at the end of the day, and I know everybody is allowed an opinion (I actually thought I'd be the one umped on tbh), I just stated that I don't agree with it. I don't agree with listing anything for insane prices purely to make a profit. I tend to avoid those auctions, etc.

I know that at the end of the day, if someone chooses to pay the extra £50 or whatever, it's up to them, I mean, if you're desperate enough for an item, you'll pay anything for it I suppose. I've paid a little over the odds for one or two items in the past, but I really grudge doing it.

Anyway, I'm done on the topic. I know both sides of the argument so not much else can be said :shrug: xx

Sorry, I wasn't directing it at you but I know there are some who will be taking it to the extreme.

What I will say is, like you, I've had to overpay to get what I want so these little bits here and there do nothing more than even things out...hell I'm going to end up paying ~£20 each for those stupid max payne bullet pens when I should have got 2 for free :(

[KidSupreme]

I tend to agree, but I also feel for the collectors who miss out due to my actions.

The problem is double standards, it seems OK for folk to list some ultra rare press kit for £1000+ yet if someone needs to wheel a deal a little to get what they want they get jumped on.



This point> all other arguments made on this topic on this forum.

Now lets get back to the thread topic.

[themidlandmaster]

This point> all other arguments made on this topic on this forum.

Now lets get back to the thread topic.

that's because there are a finite number of press kits that regular people cannot get.

By ordering a second copy only to make profit, you have denied someone else, including members on here from buying a single copy at list price.

[goonergaz]

that's because there are a finite number of press kits that regular people cannot get.

By ordering a second copy only to make profit, you have denied someone else, including members on here from buying a single copy at list price.

I honestly think my one extra copy would have just gone to another eBay rip-off merchant to make a shed-load on...this is like many other things - tickets for events being a good example, the early bird get's the worm - it's tough but like I said, win some lose some.

I would sell my spare at well under the eBay prices as a compromise - but it seems this is unwelcome too, I'm sorry but I'm not going to give away one of the few perks I get these days.

Anyway, I'm done defending my actions - there's a lot worse going on in this world to worry about.

[themidlandmaster]

I honestly think my one extra copy would have just gone to another eBay rip-off merchant to make a shed-load on...this is like many other things - tickets for events being a good example, the early bird get's the worm - it's tough but like I said, win some lose some.

I would sell my spare at well under the eBay prices as a compromise - but it seems this is unwelcome too, I'm sorry but I'm not going to give away one of the few perks I get these days.

Anyway, I'm done defending my actions - there's a lot worse going on in this world to worry about.

Yeah, look 50 quid isn't the end of the world

A guy boasting he sold a copy for 600 is pretty galling, though. that's absolutely being a rip off merchant

[goonergaz]

yeah, I guess it's tough tho - leaving things to bidding can backfire...and then you can get non-payers and other issues which are a real pain, hell if someone offererd me £300 I'd be nuts not to accept, but I'm happy to take £150 - if anyone is interested first to firm the offer get's it and I won't take higher offers to gazump folk (I have been offered more before and turned it down on principle - U3 EE being a great example).

[KidSupreme]

Yeah, look 50 quid isn't the end of the world

A guy boasting he sold a copy for 600 is pretty galling, though. that's absolutely being a rip off merchant


I dont set the prices, the market sets the price. So get over it

Again if its okay for someone to make a killing on press kit, then its okay for someone to make a profit off a CE. Press kit reselling = CE reselling in my eyes.

Can we drop this discussion please? Some people are capitalist and some people are socialist

[joynulk]

i cancelled both my ps3 and xbox 360 ones just lost interest in it

[NaughtyDogJames]

I've bought stuff then sold it on (not preorder tho) but I've always intended to keep the stuff it's just other stuff that I want more has come up so I've sold it on to pay for that item.

[Saturn]

Why are you still arguing about this?

You can buy as many as you want before it's sold out, and resell it for as much as you want, but it's always a selfish attitude no matter what kind of arguments you use. I've done it a couple of times before. There's no need to try to justify that or make it seem it's a good thing to do, because it isn't. People will have their right to comment on that attitude. If it was OK to do that nobody would be bothered to comment. Heck, when an item is available in very limited numbers, by keeping more than a copy you're stealing others the chance of having it, that alone is bad enough as well and I do it all the time.

[comaamen86]

personally i will aways try to do a fair deal in trade and sales, i would not sell on for profit, i f i have anything to sell at all.
But if someone sells bl2le for 600 they sell it for 600, someone was happy to pay it, is it a rip? for my personal standards yes, but i can not tell people how to sell, buy etc, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. I do not see a diffrence between a press kit and a sold out ce, if potential buyer wants pay x amount its up to them.

The only thing i would encourage is patience as you might get something cheaper after release if sold out on pre-order, but that could go both ways.

[BoomJack94]

I was lucky enough to be able to pre-order. I didn't realise that GAME had put them up for pre-order until the next day and by then, it was too late. So I hounded them on Twitter and they told me that they'd put the second batch up the next day and they did! I waited until like 2am in the morning, just kept refrshing the page till it popped up. Then Boom! Got my Loot Chest edition! Well, my pre-order.

I will never forget that day. The joy of pre-ordering videogames.

[mosavon]

I think its pretty scummy to see people order 2-3 editions with the intent to sell the surplus, thus making there personal copy FREE....why do you deserve a FREE copy and along the way force people who missed out to pay double or more?.

There are quite a few 2faced members here aswell, i've seen people condemn others for multiple ordering of an edition only to see themselves selling spares of a sold-out game for profit.

I don't like people who multi-order, in 99.9% of cases its not for personal collecting.

I managed to get this edition with the help of a tip-off from a member here, so i thank them for that. :beer:

[kittychloe]

I think its pretty scummy to see people order 2-3 editions with the intent to sell the surplus, thus making there personal copy FREE....why do you deserve a FREE copy and along the way force people who missed out to pay double or more?.

There are quite a few 2faced members here aswell, i've seen people condemn others for multiple ordering of an edition only to see themselves selling spares of a sold-out game for profit.

I don't like people who multi-order, in 99.9% of cases its not for personal collecting.

I managed to get this edition with the help of a tip-off from a member here, so i thank them for that. :beer:

This is why i prefer to trade spares, i feel like its an even swap if i dont get money so i dont feel like im ripping ppl off then

[Fitzgera1d]

It's the buyers fault for not having any money or pre-ordering on time. This is exactly what I do for this benefit. I myself call it an investment. Doing things like this helps me pay bills without coming out of pocket. It's a tough world out there and I don't see anything wrong with this. When I found out hyperdimension neptunia mk2 was removed from pre order, i was pissed. so calling them directly,they had allowed me to buy the extra copies that didn't go through for other customers. thus, i purchase the last 8-12 copies(i dont remember), and sold all but 2 for almost 2x retail. But of course, if I ever made a group buy, then that is another story. But nonetheless, people are still buying the games at outrageous prices and thats what keeps the prices so high, lol..

[ferrari100]

To be self concious and to not want to sell at the going rate could be classed as an honorable thing. However, you are in a minority of people. Consider this - If a person is happy to pay an advertised amount of money for an item, are they really being ripped off? No of course not, nobody wants to be ripped off. Its that they have placed a value on said item that they are happy to pay, so they do.

[Madigan]

To be self concious and to not want to sell at the going rate could be classed as an honorable thing. However, you are in a minority of people. Consider this - If a person is happy to pay an advertised amount of money for an item, are they really being ripped off? No of course not, nobody wants to be ripped off. Its that they have placed a value on said item that they are happy to pay, so they do.

That's still a ripoff, you don't have any other choice but to pay the price X person asks. Ignorance is bliss. IMO

[ferrari100]

That's still a ripoff, you don't have any other choice but to pay the price X person asks. Ignorance is bliss. IMO

No choice? eh. Thats not correct, is it.

[kennyrh]

For very limited CEs the online companies should operate a one per person policy. Why would anybody want to order multiples other than to make a profit or get one for a friend/relative . . .well let them order their own.

The CE would still sell out so there's no loss to the publisher or retailer . . .only the greedy cunts who wanna screw the genuine collector.

I still firmly believe that the scalpers caused Konami to change their goalposts on the MGS HD limited steelbook. They were selling it for £80 or whatever and the greed brigade online were making three times that on ebay.

Fair deals for all, i say . . .:bday:

[nipperkipper]

Wow, i go away on holiday for a while and this thread explodes, gonna take me 20 mins just to catch up

[Deubeuliou]

It's the buyers fault for not having any money or pre-ordering on time. This is exactly what I do for this benefit. I myself call it an investment. Doing things like this helps me pay bills without coming out of pocket.

Oh come on please, you need to rip off other people to pay your bills?

You're saying that's it the guy's fault if he isn't rich enough and couldn't pre-order a particular edition he wanted, and that he ought not to have money problems.

Well I'm saying to you that if you can't pay your bills, then work harder!
Using indirectly other people's money to pay for the water or the electricity that you use, is a very cheap way of living for me.

I don't like people that purposely make money out of collector's edition, it's very unfair, but if you do it, at least assume it and don't find cheap excuses to feel less guilty.


By the way, did it come to your mind that it could be a time issue?
Some editions are sold-out within hours, and a lot of people can't be online 24/7 to spot the pre-orders.



It's a tough world as you said, at least don't such a thing that makes it even worse.

[Fitzgera1d]

Oh come on please, you need to rip off other people to pay your bills?

You're saying that's it the guy's fault if he isn't rich enough and couldn't pre-order a particular edition he wanted, and that he ought not to have money problems.

Well I'm saying to you that if you can't pay your bills, then work harder!
Using indirectly other people's money to pay for the water or the electricity that you use, is a very cheap way of living for me.

I don't like people that purposely make money out of collector's edition, it's very unfair, but if you do it, at least assume it and don't find cheap excuses to feel less guilty.


By the way, did it come to your mind that it could be a time issue?
Some editions are sold-out within hours, and a lot of people can't be online 24/7 to spot the pre-orders.



It's a tough world as you said, at least don't such a thing that makes it even worse.

You do realize you have no arguement. I kinda chuckled reading your post. By the maturity of your post, I would think you are 19-21 so I will let that go. I had stated it is the buyers fault for not pre-ordering on time or having the money to purchase. What else is there to say? Is it still my fault everyone else is a brokeass? I have only done this once and it was cool while it lasted. But if no one ever bought multiple copies, those who didn't pre order nor had the cash to pre order wouldn't be able to get a chance to get it at all elsewhere.

About me on a personal level, I don't need to send you my resume because I know how much money I make and that's no ones business. Also, I never have trouble paying bills, lol. I never said I did either. I just stated that I can pay my bills without coming out of pocket. Trust me, I've worked hard enough, I have 11 Certifications in the IT field and probably make more money than you, LOL. And if the economy keeps going down to shit, you'll probably will never make as much as me, sorry to say.

And No, I did not come to my mind about it could be a timing issue.. Again, the buyers fault for buying the product at an outrageous price. Again, not my fault. Again, you have no argument.

If you did get a chance to get the game, then good for you, If you didn't, then you can buy my copy, $300.00. lol.

[Xmo]

So I guess I started this whole fiesta with this quote

Since this is a specific issue for this community, I think we should make a limit on how much the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Edition should be sold on the marketplace, incase new members would come in and start selling a whole bunch for a ridiculous price

I thought we were all on the same page as everyone here and apparently there are a handful came out and started bashing with each other. Fitz there shouldn't be an argument required to be made because there isn't none... The topic/point was already set on how ridiculous ebay can be. So since you are talking about your personal life and all, I guess everyone has finished making their point.

Sorry for those who could not get a copy but hope you guys the best :hug:

[gu8]

i make more money than you do! wtf, classic harry enfield

I AM CONSIDERABLY RICHER THAN YOU lol

[kittychloe]

Good skit :D

[Fitzgera1d]

So I guess I started this whole fiesta with this quote



I thought we were all on the same page as everyone here and apparently there are a handful came out and started bashing with each other. Fitz there shouldn't be an argument required to be made because there isn't none... The topic/point was already set on how ridiculous ebay can be. So since you are talking about your personal life and all, I guess everyone has finished making their point.

Sorry for those who could not get a copy but hope you guys the best :hug:

lol.. i was at "wtf" mode when i was replying, sorry to get off topic.

[Xmo]

lol.. i was at "wtf" mode when i was replying, sorry to get off topic.

yeah I was also making a whole essay. but since class isn't in session, I could just make a small sentence and not get an F :P

[gurpswoo1]

:offtopic::offtopic::offtopic::offtopic::offtopic: :offtopic::offtopic::offtopic:

No more please

[mosavon]

You do realize you have no arguement. I kinda chuckled reading your post. By the maturity of your post, I would think you are 19-21 so I will let that go. I had stated it is the buyers fault for not pre-ordering on time or having the money to purchase. What else is there to say? Is it still my fault everyone else is a brokeass? I have only done this once and it was cool while it lasted. But if no one ever bought multiple copies, those who didn't pre order nor had the cash to pre order wouldn't be able to get a chance to get it at all elsewhere.

About me on a personal level, I don't need to send you my resume because I know how much money I make and that's no ones business. Also, I never have trouble paying bills, lol. I never said I did either. I just stated that I can pay my bills without coming out of pocket. Trust me, I've worked hard enough, I have 11 Certifications in the IT field and probably make more money than you, LOL. And if the economy keeps going down to shit, you'll probably will never make as much as me, sorry to say.

And No, I did not come to my mind about it could be a timing issue.. Again, the buyers fault for buying the product at an outrageous price. Again, not my fault. Again, you have no argument.

If you did get a chance to get the game, then good for you, If you didn't, then you can buy my copy, $300.00. lol.

Quite funny that you are quoting ages then come out with the line "i earn more money than you" :notworthy:

[Saturn]

You do realize you have no arguement. I kinda chuckled reading your post. By the maturity of your post, I would think you are 19-21 so I will let that go. I had stated it is the buyers fault for not pre-ordering on time or having the money to purchase. What else is there to say? Is it still my fault everyone else is a brokeass? I have only done this once and it was cool while it lasted. But if no one ever bought multiple copies, those who didn't pre order nor had the cash to pre order wouldn't be able to get a chance to get it at all elsewhere.

And No, I did not come to my mind about it could be a timing issue.. Again, the buyers fault for buying the product at an outrageous price. Again, not my fault. Again, you have no argument.

If you did get a chance to get the game, then good for you, If you didn't, then you can buy my copy, $300.00. lol.

I'm very sorry for not respecting you gurpswoo1 but I cannot stay shut when I read some comments like this one. I accept any sort of consequence you may consider to my account by bringing up this subject yet again and disrespecting you...

That's the most selfish comment I have ever read in this forum for a long time now. If everyone thought like that, this community would be terrible. I've seen bad politicians and administers with that line of thought before.

It's not just buyers' fault for not preordering on time, just so you know. It's also sellers' fault for preordering every frickin' extra copy they can get just to make a profit. That has been happening with many many editions lately and it certainly is not a good thing. It's only good for your own wallet, that's the only single advantage. Other than that, there is almost absolutely no other advantage in reselling a sold out CE for a much higher price.

You even seem to be bragging about your possibilities compared to those who missed the preorders because they couldn't pay but wanted the edition. You also show you don't even care. You said the other member was immature but how does your comment show any kind of maturity?

[Fitzgera1d]

I'm very sorry for not respecting you gurpswoo1 but I cannot stay shut when I read some comments like this one. I accept any sort of consequence you may consider to my account by bringing up this subject yet again and disrespecting you...

Agreed, sorry too Gurp. But I am going to reply because I feel that I didn't get my point across.


That's the most selfish comment I have ever read in this forum for a long time now. If everyone thought like that, this community would be terrible. I've seen bad politicians and administers with that line of thought before.

You are correct it is selfish. No arguing with that.


It's not just buyers' fault for not preordering on time, just so you know. It's also sellers' fault for preordering every frickin' extra copy they can get just to make a profit. That has been happening with many many editions lately and it certainly is not a good thing. It's only good for your own wallet, that's the only single advantage. Other than that, there is almost absolutely no other advantage in reselling a sold out CE for a much higher price.

From what I understand, if you pre-order, you are guaranteed a copy. I didn't read anything about NOT pre-ordering and still getting a copy. With that being said, PRE-ORDER your copy so there isn't any complaining.


You even seem to be bragging about your possibilities compared to those who missed the preorders because they couldn't pay but wanted the edition. You also show you don't even care.

I agree it sounds like im bragging. I didnt mean it that way and thats not my point. My point is, is that I took the time/gas/money to preorder this game at my local Gamestop. Those who snoozed did NOT take the time to preorder. I am prompt and punctual with what I do in life. Just my opinion, but do you think a broke/non punctual person even deserves to even get this game? I think not because they didn't earn it.

You said the other member was immature but how does your comment show any kind of maturity?


I guess I wasn't mature at all if you see it that way. I said what I said because I am a grown ass person who can afford whatever the hell it is I want. I only stated that because he complained like a child who needs mommy and daddy to go buy him something(Don't mean disrespect cuz I dont really know how old u r). He stated that if you wanted something, you worker for it which I did. If I wanted to spend money on 20 copies of Borderlands 2, then let me, and then let me do whatever the hell it is I want with it. I still have my freedom to say and do as I please and I can do this with no financial issue compared to someone who complain and can't get just one copy for themselves.

**No disrespect to you Saturn and Deubeuliou. It's just that this isn't the first time I keep reading about complaining about this subject. Like I said previously, when it comes down to it, if you didn't pre-order, then you aren't going to get it and if you are serious about getting it, you buy it on ebay. I've overpaid for games myself on ebay and guess what, I sucked it up because it made me happy to own it.

[Twisted]

not taking any sides here..i'm just saying i also have overpaid on ebay and private sellers on amazon several times for collectors editions,..one seller even left me feedback "insulting" me and berating me because i asked for a mint condition box since i was paying double retail price,..only because i could'nt do the initial pre order or find it locally...it comes with the territory...if you collect, at times you will be "forced" to get "ripped off" ...supply demand etc.

[Fitzgera1d]

I have to agree on that. I got screwed so many times with damaged games.

[vhal_x]

EBGames AUS just posted on facebook that tomorrow at 12pm (AUS time I presume) they will be relisting some more stock of the Borderlands 2 Loot Chest on their site. Very limited stock though (so I assume it's from cancellations) xx

[Lobo_do_Norte]

I was lucky when I pre-ordered my BL2 ULCE for PS3 @ Amazon.fr along with another one for Xbox360 for my brother on the 31st of May.
Three days later, Amazon.fr was out of stock !
And the week after, the edition popped up again... Resellers asking for more than 250€ for it.
I guess it worked for them as now it's out of stock again!

I wonder if games editors/producers don't count on that a little bit for marketing purpose... They propose standard, limited, collector editions for most of their games. Ubisoft is proposing 4 or 5 special editions for AC III !!!
IMO, that kind of feeds the underground collecting business, making goodies rare and valuable, and therefore participating in the reputation/fame/success of their licences.

Consumerization...

[Xmo]

I was lucky when I pre-ordered my BL2 ULCE for PS3 @ Amazon.fr along with another one for Xbox360 for my brother on the 31st of May.
Three days later, Amazon.fr was out of stock !
And the week after, the edition popped up again... Resellers asking for more than 250€ for it.
I guess it worked for them as now it's out of stock again!

I wonder if games editors/producers don't count on that a little bit for marketing purpose... They propose standard, limited, collector editions for most of their games. Ubisoft is proposing 4 or 5 special editions for AC III !!!
IMO, that kind of feeds the underground collecting business, making goodies rare and valuable, and therefore participating in the reputation/fame/success of their licences.

Consumerization...

If it doesn't have a statue, I could careless on getting those special editions. I really think its a BS for die hard collectors who don't have the money to spend. Unless you have a crapload of money who don't give a s*it :notworthy:
So to get back on topic, 12 more days!!! Can't wait to resell my copy LOL
Just kidding, I will adore it on my display case where it belong :)
Imagine what value will gamestop give you for trading the Ultimate Loot. I might go ahead and ask just for the sake of it lol :rotf:

[kittychloe]

If it doesn't have a statue, I could careless on getting those special editions. I really think its a BS for die hard collectors who don't have the money to spend. Unless you have a crapload of money who don't give a s*it :notworthy:
So to get back on topic, 12 more days!!! Can't wait to resell my copy LOL
Just kidding, I will adore it on my display case where it belong :)
Imagine what value will gamestop give you for trading the Ultimate Loot. I might go ahead and ask just for the sake of it lol :rotf:

Its gamestop, 75% of what you paid at most

[Xmo]

Its gamestop, 75% of what you paid at most

$112 :rotf:

[kittychloe]

$112 :rotf:

Cost $150 here so its a loss in my books, im still gonna wait to see if anyone goes for the 7day refunds

[kittychloe]

Its like waiting for christmas, so do you think the box will come in a box? Or just shrinkwrapped?