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I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
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Sterlk wrote:I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
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Green_Hammock wrote:
Sterlk wrote:I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
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Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Sterlk wrote:I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january.

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Green_Hammock wrote:
Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Sterlk wrote:I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january.

i been buying stuff off ebay since i was 14.. albeit with my dads DOB..
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Tim W wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Sterlk wrote:I saw that site yesterday, its nice to see that overseas importing of games is going to become more mainstream, nobody should be paying what we get slugged in the stores.

However Skyrim can currently be found brand new and sealed on eBay from the UK for about $50, though the majority of listings are consistent with Harvey Norman's price... so if you're going to wait for shipping from overseas, HN is not a one-stop-shop, probably better prices to be had elsewhere for those that care.
I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january.

i been buying stuff off ebay since i was 14.. albeit with my dads DOB..
I used to get my Dad to buy me stuff.

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Green_Hammock wrote:
Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january. 
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I got Skyrim last week, I could spend endless hours on this although I wouldn't because I usually seem to get pretty frustrated with it. For example, I was doing the Missing In Action quest just then, travelled basically across the entire map to meet Avulstein in woop woop and when he gets there he is hostile against me but not attacking me and I can't talk to him (bug). Eventually I tried fast travelling away and back again and then took out my swords and randomely jumped around him for a minute until he said "I'll let you live this time" and boom I could talk to him... :lol: ****..
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Bought star wars: the old republic digitally last week and have been having a ball. It's overly run of the mill gameplay wise (not bad but hardly revolutionary) but the story is really good. Got the digital deluxe edition for only $60 which really made my day.
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Yeah started playing it on the weekend, gotta love Bioware they know quality and always emphasize a good storyline. **** on WoW


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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january. 
That and Goulburn finally discovered the internet :P

Got Madden as an Xmas present. Love it! So smooth and easy to play. Struggle a bit with timing when it comes to long distance passes, but got my running game perfected.

Debating whether to use my $65 of JB Vouchers to put toward a game or a new car stereo
car stereo...

Ive been trying to find Madden and NHL 12's in Canberra.. noone has them..

Looks like ill have to resort to the net..
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For anybody interested in Mass Effect 3, you get free in-game stuff for it if you complete the Kingdoms of Amalur demo to the end.

I actually really enjoyed the demo, will be buying that game, best RPG combat I've seen for a while, if not ever.
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The other Mass Effects were great games as I'm sure 3 will be though with playing SWTOR not sure I'll get around to it, same makers, gameplay, great storylines but an MMO with a lot more depth and variety
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manbush wrote:The other Mass Effects were great games as I'm sure 3 will be though with playing SWTOR not sure I'll get around to it, same makers, gameplay, great storylines but an MMO with a lot more depth and variety
SWTOR deff is very fun and absorbing. Just hit 50 with my vanguard last week!
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I just bought UFC Undisputed 3 on eBay from an Aussie seller who will ship tomorrow ($59.95). I ended up being a bit bored with Undisputed 2010, mostly because I hated the submission system and the gamplay overall was annoying as well, I liked EA's MMA a lot better. From the review I read that convinced me to purchase this game it seems they made a big improvement, can't wait to get it.
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I bought it today , had 70 odd PS2 games to trade in at EB. I haven't played it yet but it may be a late night
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Tell me what you think, hoping to get it before my day off on Thursday.
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Loving it do far , getting my ass whipped
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Career mode any good? I think they removed the annoying deteriorating stats thank god.
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Yeah that's what I'm playing. It starts off easy then you make the UFC. I'm finding that harder . I'm 19 wins 9 losses and never lasted 3 rounds. I've had some good wins but I've been hammered as well . You join a camp and train with them and learn their moves.
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I always found it annoying that I could never avoid finishing the fight and go to a decision.
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If I fight differently I could probably make it last , but I'm going all in.
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Just got it in the mail, gotta finish work first...
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Enjoy , I haven't played for the last few days because of work. I hate how that interferes :)
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I'm on holiday in melbourne/sydney for a week now... Played it for 5 hours last night haha. On experienced I was going good made it to the ufc on a seven fight streak but lost to hamill on my 3rd ufc fight, kickass fight though.

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Green_Hammock wrote:I'm on holiday in melbourne/sydney for a week now... Played it for 5 hours last night haha. On experienced I was going good made it to the ufc on a seven fight streak but lost to hamill on my 3rd ufc fight, kickass fight though.


Found getting to the UFC easy but after that it got harder.

Wanderlei Silva has been my best fight. Clean him up and knocked him out cold.

Belcher did the same to me though :lol:
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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:
Jason wrote:
Green_Hammock wrote:I'm still awaiting Skyrim in the mail, I reckon it will come on Wednesday-Friday. Since I started eBaying early this year I decided to never waste $100 on a new release game again, total rip off.
You only started ebaying this year? Really?
I turned 18 in january. 

That and Goulburn finally discovered the internet
:P

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Yeah skyrim rocks though. Wish I didnt murder my wife in it though!!!!
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harveynorman.com.au currently has a 50% off sale on all games. The best part about it is, after you buy it online you can choose to pick it up in store. I got Saints Row 3 for $34 and Mass Effect 3 for $49 yesterday :D
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Nice, not sure what games I want right now, ufc 3 has got a little stale.

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I'm waiting for GTA5 , but I might check out what HN are offering
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Ive been waiting for unchartered 3 to come down in price. Walked past EB Games today and they didn't have any preowned copies, but brand new for $109. Saw this thread a couple of hours ago and paid $29 for it!! Friggin stoked! I thought 58 must have been the already discounted price so was even happier when it went into the basket for 29! Massive deal.
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Got mass effect 3 for $39 in the Harvey Norman sale
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Raidersrawesome wrote:I'm waiting for GTA5 , but I might check out what HN are offering
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/grand-th ... x-360.html

88 for a preorder is pretty damn good
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