Priceless Wisdom

[maskedpuppy]

So I got rehired at Gamestop. YAAAY!

B-dog (my manager and best friend) and I were closing up when this group of three adults and one child came into the store. They were friendly and promised not to stay too long, and we were ten minutes to close anyways so it wasn't a big deal.

The two men were looking at PS3 stuff, and the little girl was practically drooling over the 3DS display (the newest Nintendo handheld system). Her mother and I had been talking about the price difference between used DS systems when she saw fit to let loose with this gem of wisdom that I can only hope reaches into every part of the gamer society.

Me: Well, we do take care to make sure the pre-owned DSes we sell are in top condition.
Her: Nah, I don't want no used junk.
Me: Well, if that's how you feel about it, I can't blame you. Would you like to take a look at the new systems? They're a bit more expensive, but if being the first to touch them is important, it's worth the pr-
Her: *righteously* A pre-owned game system is like a used woman.
Me: *stare*
Her: Yeah. JUST like a woman. Some other child has got its hands all over it, I don't know what the hell's been in it, and I know for SURE it's been played. And I ain't buyin' no used woman.
Me: ...May I use that?
Her: Put it on a t-shirt, baby.


I love my new job so much. <3

[Mr Hero]

I definitely would not want to use my stylus to tap something I have no idea where it's been.

[Bunny the Veggie Slayer]

Shouldn't a Used 3DS be more like a used man?

I mean you don't know who's had their hands on it's joystick. Or where it's stylus has been poking. And if the last user played Zelda, I'm sure it's been blown more than once.

[fireheart]

I definitely would not want to use my stylus to tap something I have no idea where it's been.

That's why I glad my DS had the screen protectors still on it (i bought mine secondhand)

[spark]

And if the last user played Zelda, I'm sure it's been blown more than once.

I am VERY glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that!

[drunkenwildmage]

That's why when I play on game systems, I wear rubber gloves.. You can never be to safe..

[maskedpuppy]

Well, to be honest, this doesn't happen at every single one (or most) of Gamestop stores, but I can't stand the thought of selling something that might have all kinds of diseases planted on it. Whenever we get a used system in I wipe it down with Lysol or Clorox. x) Controllers too. It doesn't take long but it definitely gives us a good name in the area, and it's a good selling point for customers if they're still unsure.

Though I can totally understand wanting a fresh system no matter what. I like buying stuff used cuz I'm poor. xP

[tropicsgoddess]

Now this makes me glad I still have my Gameboy Advance SP. Cheap thrills and just plain AWESOME! You definitely should get that quote from the custy printed on a shirt!

[Andara Bledin]

Shouldn't a Used 3DS be more like a used man?

I mean you don't know who's had their hands on it's joystick. Or where it's stylus has been poking. And if the last user played Zelda, I'm sure it's been blown more than once.

I've had at least three games that required me to blow my DS....

^-.-^

[Cerys]

My trusty old Playstation understands the pain. I gave it to a friend, on extended loan ... and when it came back it was absolutely encrusted, inside and out, with greasy tobacco ash, spilt cola, dust, pencil shavings, ketchup - the works. The latch was welded with thick, crusty grease to such an extent that the lid wouldn't stay closed.

Happy ending, though - I gave it a thorough overhaul with the help of some baby wipes and cocktail sticks. It's now working perfectly again. Victory!

[PepperElf]

Heh.

One of my former coworkers had gotten a bonus at work (SRB) so she was overjoyed to get a computer for the family that was brand new... and I think I annoyed her because I was at a point where I didn't care if my stuff was new or used, so I was all about saving money and getting stuff that was used. Clothing, computers, my car. used used used.

i guess i was into tramps?

[Bunny the Veggie Slayer]

i guess i was into tramps?

Game idea!

NintenTramps! Hobo edition.

Raise your own tramp. Feed them. Bathe them (optional). Train them to beg for change. Send them dumpster diving for food and presents. Take them for walks with streetpass and fight rivals you meet...

[dalesys]

Game idea!

NintenTramps! Hobo edition.

Raise your own tramp. Feed them. Bathe them (optional). Train them to beg for change. Send them dumpster diving for food and presents. Take them for walks with streetpass and fight rivals you meet...

Garble their diction until they become announcers at the Greyhound station.
/Cosby

[BlaqueKatt]

Her: *righteously* A pre-owned game system is like a used woman.
Me: *stare*
Her: Yeah. JUST like a woman. Some other child has got its hands all over it, I don't know what the hell's been in it, and I know for SURE it's been played. And I ain't buyin' no used woman.

wow that's quite sexist/misogynistic......

[jedimaster91]

Now this makes me glad I still have my Gameboy Advance SP. Cheap thrills and just plain AWESOME!

Gameboy Color for the win.