This is the GameStop closest to my house and while I'm not the gamer I was 10-15 years ago, I've gotten back into things some due to having a seven year old who absolutely adores Nintendo characters so we playing a lot of Nintendo Switch games. Lately GameStop has had more of a focus on collectibles which I appreciate. Collecting action figures is my main hobby so having somewhere close by where I can browse and pick up items is pretty welcome. Here are a few thoughts:
1. This is one of the smaller Gamestop stores (the larger ones are called "Prestige" stores, I believe. this one does have a nice assortment of action figures, Funko POP! vinyls, and other gaming collectibles, but not as much as the Prestige stores. They go through spurts where they'll be well stocked, kind of get cleared out, and then get a bunch of new stuff again.
2. Some GameStops have the "GameStop Vibe" where non-hardcore gamers/ outsiders/ muggles are made to feel incredibly awkward. Over the past few years I've felt that this store hasn't had the GameStop vibe, i.e. no one harasses you for not preordering, for what games you purchase, etc. This GameStop has a great staff. My daughter likes to go in here to chat with the staff and they're all super friendly and super helpful.
3. To get the best value, pay attention to the sales they have going on. Sometimes they'll give extra credit towards a console purchase, new pre-order, or used games. Time your trade-in to get the best value and pick up something you really want and watch out for their sales with are often pretty good.
4. I actually really like Gamestop's Game Informer magazine so paying the 12-15 bucks for a year subscription plus the perks of Power Up membership which gets you a percentage off of used game purchases and additional trade in credit. Sometimes it's worth it just because you'll get more credit/ money by having it than you will spend on the membership, plus you get some fun mail once a month.
6. Keep in mind that Gamestop tends to pay less than most places for used games. If you have a local gaming store near you give them a try first. Gamestop seems to be more lenient about what they take in, though, probably because they can move stock between stores.
Even though I'm not the gamer I once was, I still like walking through Gamestop and this one isn't bad. I honestly probably go there more for collectibles and such these days. read more
