+davidcalgary29 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Is anyone planning to take advantage of Telegames Back-To-School special? Perhaps Telegames could be convinced that they should release one of their completed titles if they're confronted with an AA "buyathon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 They've gotta drop their ludicrous shipping, handling and "order processing fees" before I'll buy anything from them. $12.50 US to ship a single game into Canada (airmail cost: maybe $3.00) - no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted September 4, 2003 Author Share Posted September 4, 2003 They really do need to clarify their shipping policies on their website. The representative I chatted with a few months ago indicated that s/h fees were $8 (USD) for the first cart, and $2 for each additional cart. This is still outrageous, but does (perhaps) make a little more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonJ33 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I just browsed their site and couldn't find anything. Do I have to join the mailing list to get info about the special? And could you explain what the special is please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted September 4, 2003 Author Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yes, you have to join their mailing list in order to find out about their special offers. They're currently offering a 15% discount on most titles thru to the 9th, but their shipping costs -- especially to those living outside the US -- are prohibitive. This discount will, in effect, not even cover the cost of s/h fees for international buyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonJ33 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Excellent. Thanks for the information and the speed of your reply "Telegames: Shippin costs bigger'n Texas!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Here is the offer in case anyone is interested. Thank you for registering for Telegames "Online-only Special" e-mail list. For all online merchandise orders that are placed by list members from now thru midnight Sunday (September 7, 2003), we are allowing a discount of 15% off our regular prices (excluding shipping, sales taxes, and order processing charge). Just place your order online using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover between now and midnight 9/07/03 (Central Time). Use our online order form and enter "Offer 907" in the "Customer number" section. This offer is limited to in-stock items and is only available to members on the e-mail list with U.S. shipping addresses. Specifically excluded are "specials and promotions" (http://www.telegames.com/special.htm) and PlayStation2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube products. Order as many products as you want at the same time and earn the discount on every product. However, only one discounted order is allowed per shipping address. To place an order, go here: http://www.telegames.com/order.htm Regards, Telegames USA, The Leading Video Game Specialists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yeah - I've been itching to order Jaguar Worms for a long time. But, I'm sure as hell not plunking down $69.95 U.S., plus $8.00 shipping, plus $4.50 for an "order processing fee" to ship the one single bleeping game an hour and five minutes north of the New York state border. If the price was $69.95+$5.00, I'd go for it. [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted September 4, 2003 Author Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yeah - I've been itching to order Jaguar Worms for a long time. But, I'm sure as hell not plunking down $69.95 U.S., plus $8.00 shipping, plus $4.50 for an "order processing fee" to ship the one single bleeping game an hour and five minutes north of the New York state border. If the price was $69.95+$5.00, I'd go for it. [/b] Why don't you forward that comment to Telegames? They really do need to hear comments like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I actually have a number of times. The response is always the same: " Thank you for your feedback. Those fees are the result of longstanding practices. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Thank you for your feedback. Those fees are the result of longstanding practices. What the hell does that mean? We've been ripping people on shipping for years so it's ok? Yeesh! Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yeah - that's exactly what it means. You know, I could probably live with the "shipping" fees, if they dropped that acursed "order processing fee". What a pile of (*^$ that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Yeah - I've been itching to order Jaguar Worms for a long time. But, I'm sure as hell not plunking down $69.95 U.S., plus $8.00 shipping, plus $4.50 for an "order processing fee" to ship the one single bleeping game an hour and five minutes north of the New York state border. If the price was $69.95+$5.00, I'd go for it. [/b] All thay are going to do is up the price even more this time next year so you cant win. Ive seen Jaguar Worms on ebay from time to time. Ive just put in a order for IS2 cart , This time last year it was $59.95 now its just $69.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Telegames is based in Lancaster, TX, which is about 20 minutes away from me. Does anyone know if they have an actual store location? Could I just walk in and say "I want the Atari Jaguar version of Worms" and pick it up without having to pay a ridiculous price for shipping and handling (not to mention whatever the 'processing fee' might be)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 no,telegames has an office in lancaster and a warehouse in desoto,tx.too bad there is not a store for you and others to visit.you could stop in good 'ole lancaster,tx and talk to terry and shake his hand for all of us though! tell him we want more lynx and jag stuff released!!!drop those stupid ass shipping costs and stuff to a reasonable rate too.--the ultimate atari lynxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 ole lancaster,tx and talk to terry and shake his hand for all of us though!tell him we want more lynx and jag stuff released!!! Is this where thay code there games? I like to see this place one Day and gank a fully working Prototype Jag game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 no,telegames has others like icd and teque london that code the lynx and jaguar stuff for them that they release.--chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedenLynxer Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Telegames is based in Lancaster, TX, which is about 20 minutes away from me. Does anyone know if they have an actual store location? Could I just walk in and say "I want the Atari Jaguar version of Worms" and pick it up without having to pay a ridiculous price for shipping and handling (not to mention whatever the 'processing fee' might be)? Telegames UK had a few stores some years back. In Leicester, Dumfries and Peterborough. Don't know if they have any stores left today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I used to work in DeSoto. I'd like to see their warehouse. Wall to wall classic games. Sah-weet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsPacBitch Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I must admit... I HATE TELEGAMES. I ordered a Telegames 2-in-1 Colecovision set a while back via the phone, not knowing that the website had a special where they would give you a River Raid cart for free. No one mentioned that on the phone. I called back within 30 MINUTES and they wouldn't give it too me! I've also inquired about getting a discount if I ordered a large order of games (over $500) and all I get is a curt response "we do not offer discounts." I understand (kind of) if you don't want to reward a potential good customer, but do you have to be so rude about it? I met some Telegames reps at Classic Gaming Expo last year. Bunch of jerks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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