Does anybody need a sealed copy of Metroid Prime 3 for $40?
I have a copy I need to get rid of… Nevermind, Rodney bought my extra copy. Thanks Rodney! If you still want one for $40, here’s my story:
Last week, I decided last minute to preorder Metroid Prime 3 (the first real “hardcore” game for the Wii) through FamilyVideo.com. They have it pretty cheap for $43.99 + 99¢ shipping. However, they also have a $5 off coupon for new members (NEWPGMEM), so the game ends up being $39.98 shipped. (They also have a $3 off coupon for existing members, NEWMEM3F.)
I made an account for Kelvin (I already order RE4 through them with my own account) late Sunday and ordered the game. The next day, I thought about it and realized I probably forgot to put the apartment number. I went to go check the address, but when I checked Kelvin’s email, there was no order confirmation. When I tried to log into the Family Video, I couldn’t login. So, one of two things happened: 1) I never made an account and ordered the game, or 2) there was a typo in the email address. Wanting to get the game ASAP and figuring canceling orders should be pretty easy, I made an account with the right email address and correct mailing address and ordered Metroid Prime 3 again. I immediately emailed them, telling them about our situation, and I asked to cancel any previous duplicate order. We got a response, saying there were no duplicate orders.
Three days later, our order shipped, and Kelvin realized there were two charges for $39.98 on his credit card. I emailed them again, double-checking that there really is no duplicate account and telling them we were charged twice. We are once again told there is no second order. This Tuesday, I checked my mail, and lo and behold: two bubble envelopes from Family Video arrived in our mailbox with a video game shaped object in each envelope. Morons.
Their return policy says that I have to pay for return shipping, but I’m pretty sure if I make my case and bitch at them enough, they’ll cover the return. However, I’m convinced their customer service is not the most competent, so I’d really, really, really would rather not deal with them. Plus, the good thing is that I got to use their $5 coupon an extra time, so maybe a friend can benefit from this. So if anybody has a Wii and wants to play Metroid Prime 3, PLEASE let me know. I’d be happy to sell you the extra copy we got for $40 (or $39.98… I’ve got pennies!).
Kelvin gave it a test run today. Unfortunately, he only got through 30 minutes before he felt nauseous and stopped playing. I’m guessing the only way he’s going to get through this game will be same way he got through the first Metroid Prime, and that’s to eventually let himself vomit so he can’t vomit for another 6 hours.
New thing I learned today: Vidal Sassoon is the name of a world renowned hairdresser, not just some fancy shmancy name made up for the popular line of hair products. Vidal Sassoon’s most famous contribution to hairstyling is his mainstreaming and popularization of the bob cut in the 1960s.
I finished watching the first season of Shear Genius (Bravo’s competitive reality show on hairdressers) today, and Vidal Sassoon was the guest judge for the finale. The show isn’t bad; I don’t think it’s as good as Project Runway or Top Chef, but better than Top Design. One thing I don’t like about the show is their “mentor”, Rene Fris. His Danish accent is hella annoying and makes him sound like a retard, and he’s kind of an unhelpful jerk during challenges.
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