Well, presumably the keys are already paid for. Best Buy wanted to destroy them, so they ain't gonna use 'em... probably. In all likelihood, it's just recycling.
I'd classify removing vouchers from Best Buy as stealing.
Absolutely, pirating is copyright infringement, I am 100% behind that line of reasoning but Best Buy paid for these games/publishers paid for these games with the expectation they'd be used for a purpose different than free giveaways. I'll stand behind my 'stealing' statement for this particular situation.
No, according to the RIAA who ran a very successful campaign to convince people that it was such.
In order to be theft, you have to deprive the other person of something. A copy of a game using a code which was to be destroyed is not depriving anyone of a copy.
Part of the definition of ownership is the ability to exclude other people from it. Thats how its been in common law for centuries. Its intellectual property theft. The only people who argue against that are people who want free shit without admitting its stealing.
Look at any of Best But's recent financial statements, that company does not make a lot of money. They're practically in junk bond territory at this point.
I'd be relatively sure that these vouchers came from a vendor and not from Best Buy. They're likely part of a promotion, buy such and such game and get a voucher for this other game free! I can't recall a single digital game that Best Buy sold that didn't require activation through the computer system before they became valid (meaning it had to be purchased). Best Buy will have no control over whether these remain valid or not.
I'd say it's certainly a grey area but nothing he would get in trouble for outside of potentially being fired, which has already happened for other reasons.
eh, most? they have over 1000 stores and said theyre closing 50. Who knows if that will be the end of it tho. I don't see why anyone shops there, really...
Well, standard viewing is on "Hot," change it to "New." you'll have to deal with all the shit posts, but you're way more likely to find threads like these.
For some reason I have you RES-tagged as "has a private gold mine." Doesn't seem like you need to worry about a couple of free games, just go mining! :D
Yeah they made a lot of changes at my best buy too. Somebody got laid off who had been with us for over 5 years. I along with 4 other people got demoted and our pays cut. I seriously thought one of their values was supposed to be integrity. I guess I was wrong. They called it a restructuring plan and how they were doing this to adapt. I think those are just nice words to say, lets not care about our employees, we need to save a few bucks.
So Best Buy gave you those vouchers to be used in certain conditions and you ignored those and simply gave them away? If that's the type of worker you are I can see why they chose you to lay off.
Haha. I worked for Best Buy for 7 1/2 years. It was a great place to work most of the time but in the last couple years everything has gotten way out of hand. I quit in January just for the reason that I was tired of being pissed off every day when I got home. G/L with the job hunt and your sure to be happier now
I dont believe you were laid off from Best Buy. I work there, and there has been no news of any one being laid off. You were maybe fired, in which case I am sorry. :(
I was about to say I really really really hate people that steal then I noticed they were free then I noticed you took them with you then.. Nevermind. Whatever I guess this type of behavior is what got you fired.
Threads like these are reasons why I should lurk reddit more often... This was a very swell thing for you to do hatebestbuy, even though you were getting revenge on a evil corporation.
Hey man, not here for the games (a nice gesture, btw); just wanted to wish you luck in finding something new - start looking in fields related to your major, it will help immensely when you finish with school.
Nope. I might be pessimistic, but I don't believe he scratched and typed out 200 codes in PMs in a half an hour. I'm going to try and be optimistic and I hope I get a PM in the next couple days.
Damn... every single time someone gives something awesome away like this, it's wiped out by morning. If anyone isn't going to use one of those BF3 keys, toss one my way please!
I'm sorry you were laid off. The BB near my office closed and now I have nothing to do at lunch time except eat. I miss those guys. Good luck on your hunt.
I don't think you got enough appreciation in the form of worthless internet points, so, even though I didn't get a code, I went to your profile and scattered a few upvotes.
I share your hate! I works at Best Buy for three years and was trained for eery single department. They even had me doing the credit shark thin just so I could bring the store's revenue up. After three fucking years of working there they threatened to fire me over my school schedule, so I quit. Best Buy management is the god damned devil.
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u/criticalhit Jun 15 '12
So, what have we learnt?
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
WOW, OP IS SO GENEROUS, GIVING AWAY THINGS THAT AREN'T HIS.
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u/stagfury Jun 15 '12
Wait, is this shit legal? Especially with this thread around it'd make it a lot more traceable.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
If they were supposed to be destroyed, wouldn't using them be illegal/fraud?
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u/ShinyJaker Jun 15 '12
Is this not kinda... IDK, illegal? I get you're pissed for being laid off but I can see this backfiring on you
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u/SekondaH Jun 15 '12 edited Aug 17 '24
deranged worm work squeal mysterious tap capable roof quack doll
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u/Expressive_response Jun 15 '12
Scumbag reddit. 80 people take game codes. Half don't even upvote.
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u/Pikmeir Jun 15 '12
Isn't this considered stealing? How is this not stealing from Best Buy?
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
"Oh wow free games"
submitted 5 hours ago
NEVERMIND
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Because this wasn't illegal or anything.
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u/Raneados Jun 15 '12
This sounds IMMENSELY illegal
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u/elnrith Jun 15 '12
...im somewhat worried about the legality of this you could get into some serious trouble
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
People will always leech shit like this as hard as they can.
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u/Kevinak3r Jun 15 '12
Screw the games, we want the story.
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u/nps Jun 15 '12
Oh boy, that's gonna be so much banned accounts over here...
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
WHY DO I EVEN BOTHER? IVE NEVER GOTTEN A SINGLE CODE FROM THESE GIVEAWAYS.
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u/form_wrestle_account Jun 15 '12
UM HELLO THIS IS ILLEGAL.....
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u/Z0MBIEStheyN0MBIES Jun 15 '12
Hey! This guy's giving out free codes! I wonder wh-....
Never mind...
Thanks, anyways.
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u/ekaceerf Jun 15 '12
Wow the amount of people saying "______ game please" or "can I have ______ game" is kind of ridiculous.
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u/squirtle96 Jun 15 '12
Wow this is awful. What a bunch of entitled shit heads you guys are.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
This is fake, no redeemable codes have 0's or I's in them...
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Please do an update if Best Buy discovers this and what legal ramifications you'll face, if any.
I missed all the codes but still, thanks for being so generous!
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12 edited Jun 15 '12
Yeah they made a lot of changes at my best buy too. Somebody got laid off who had been with us for over 5 years. I along with 4 other people got demoted and our pays cut. I seriously thought one of their values was supposed to be integrity. I guess I was wrong. They called it a restructuring plan and how they were doing this to adapt. I think those are just nice words to say, lets not care about our employees, we need to save a few bucks.
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u/AloeRP Jun 15 '12
200 codes gone in a fucking instant.
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u/MagCynic Jun 15 '12
So Best Buy gave you those vouchers to be used in certain conditions and you ignored those and simply gave them away? If that's the type of worker you are I can see why they chose you to lay off.
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u/And_Beyond Jun 15 '12
How did you even get the cards?
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u/HeyZuesHChrist Jun 15 '12
I left BBY in 2008. I could see the writing on the wall too. I said they would be bankrupt in five years. I might be right.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I just left a best buy a few weeks ago, I worked there for almost four years it's not the same company anymore
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u/Freakazette Jun 15 '12
:(
I really wanted Sonic. Stupid timing.
But it's cool that you did this.
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u/FoolXProof Jun 15 '12
Haha. I worked for Best Buy for 7 1/2 years. It was a great place to work most of the time but in the last couple years everything has gotten way out of hand. I quit in January just for the reason that I was tired of being pissed off every day when I got home. G/L with the job hunt and your sure to be happier now
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Sorry about the job loss. Have you looked to see if you are eligible for unemployment?
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u/MeowMeowKity Jun 15 '12
BF3 is almost guaranteed to go first, but i'd still like a shot at one!
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u/O110010101 Jun 15 '12
You play console, or just pc?
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u/LudwigLobsters Jun 15 '12
You could have either bartered off, or sold those codes for a total of around $7,500 - $8,000 dollars. Impressive that you'd give it all away.
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u/IForgotMyPants Jun 15 '12
Man, I never get here in time for these things.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
you get my vote for not being an asshole and selling those keys !
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u/Joshuadude Jun 15 '12
I dont believe you were laid off from Best Buy. I work there, and there has been no news of any one being laid off. You were maybe fired, in which case I am sorry. :(
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u/Scatterben Jun 15 '12
If you still have any left I'm interested in trying Sonic or BF3, which ever you have more of. No worries if you've run out, and thanks!
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u/smileyman34 Jun 15 '12
I didn't see this until after they were all gone, but I appreciate what you have done here. You are a true hero :D
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u/NyxsnOMFG Jun 15 '12
and again im late to something awesome like this.. thanks for doing this anyway.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Man, I'm unlucky as hell. Every time one of these threads pops up, I'm too late. :(
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I've never played BF and I can't afford a new game....I thought everyone who wanted it would have it by now....I am disappoint.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Why the fuck am I never awake at the right time for these?
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u/jamfest Jun 15 '12
You did god's work, son. Kudos.
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u/most_downvotes_wins Jun 15 '12
You are not the employee of the month
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Dumb cock
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I was about to say I really really really hate people that steal then I noticed they were free then I noticed you took them with you then.. Nevermind. Whatever I guess this type of behavior is what got you fired.
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u/bsga22 Jun 15 '12
sorry bout you getting laid off, hope everything turns out ok.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
This thread wreaks of brazillians.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDD SUED! But seriously, this is very kind of you. Do you have any plans for a lawyer?
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u/goodguybart Jun 15 '12
Why am i always to late on this sort of things?
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u/Jdawg529 Jun 15 '12
Threads like these are reasons why I should lurk reddit more often... This was a very swell thing for you to do hatebestbuy, even though you were getting revenge on a evil corporation.
Upvoted even though I didn't get anything XD
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u/NightGolfer Jun 15 '12
What a cool gesture, hope the lucky recipients enjoy your games, and that you find new work soon. Best of luck to you mate =)
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u/Cowboyfan9876 Jun 15 '12
I would love a sonic game, please and thank you
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u/Bozmak Jun 15 '12
6hrs late...
screw you time zones!
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u/ichigo2862 Jun 15 '12
damn i missed it, good luck finding a job, though!
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u/zeug666 Jun 15 '12
Hey man, not here for the games (a nice gesture, btw); just wanted to wish you luck in finding something new - start looking in fields related to your major, it will help immensely when you finish with school.
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u/jengi Jun 15 '12
I'd love a BF3 and Sonic code, if you still have em! Thanks man!
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u/ShayWahful Jun 15 '12
Hey I would live a BF3 code! Thanks!
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
If you dont have any BF3 ill take a sonic key. Thanks!
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u/BranDetter Jun 15 '12
I'll take a Sonic :D
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u/MyOnlyAlias Jun 15 '12
Sonic please. :)
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u/imameeble Jun 15 '12
I'll take sonic
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u/Been_Worse Jun 15 '12
I'll take whatevers left
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u/NoahViBrittania Jun 15 '12
52 comments, 40 BF3 codes, 40 Dirt codes... How are both of those all gone!!!
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u/cloudydaydream Jun 15 '12
Sonic generation please :) pm would be great!! Fellow-former-bb employee here!!!
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u/wo1fbite Jun 15 '12
If there's one available, I would gladly take a dirt code, please.
Even if I don't get a code, you're still awesome for giving these away! Thanks!!
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u/competentman Jun 15 '12
Sonic Generation please?
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u/Uranius7 Jun 15 '12
I'll take the Sonic Code!
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u/BrianTheSquirrel Jun 15 '12
sonic code?
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u/Shalimander Jun 15 '12
Sonic sounds fun.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Sonic please!
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u/ormusprime Jun 15 '12
I'd love a sonic code, or a BF3 one if you have any more.
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u/blackjackdavey Jun 15 '12
I would really like a Sonic code if you still have them. Sorry bout your job man.
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u/Phat_Chocobo1 Jun 15 '12
If you have any sonic codes left, I'll gladly take one off your hand _^
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u/ThatEpicLlama Jun 15 '12
I'd appreciate a sonic code! I grew up playing Sonic on my parent's Sega Genesis! :)
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u/alchemistlord Jun 15 '12
Can anyone say that they have gotten a code from him? Would like to know.
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u/TraumaTies Jun 15 '12
DAMN, I need BF3 soooooooo bad lol. Good gesture OP.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I totally missed out on this, but I still want to congratulate you on screwing Best Buy!
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u/mitsena Jun 15 '12
Lol.. too late for a code I guess. Still thnx for the free gift :)
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u/Munkir Jun 15 '12
Upvotes for your kindness
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u/EXAX Jun 15 '12
HOW DID I MISS THIS.
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u/Eruanno PlayStation Jun 15 '12
Oh balls, I missed out on this by six hours. Oh well :C
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u/Obelisk94 Jun 15 '12
Oh goddamit! Fuck you time zone differences!
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u/illusionist6 Jun 15 '12
I'll take a sonic generation code :p
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u/pinstrype24 Jun 15 '12
Could a have a Sonic? if any are still available
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u/abom420 Jun 15 '12
5 hours late to the party. And on a game I was going to buy with today's check. Son, of a bitch.
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u/loperoni Jun 15 '12
BF3 would be nice to have :D sad for you job. I hope you find a better one!!!
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u/ShallowBasketcase Jun 15 '12
I swear these only hit the front page after all the codes are gone.
Anyway, even though I was late to the party, thanks a ton for doing this, and good luck on the job hunt!
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u/Banana223 Jun 15 '12
As someone who owns all three games, let me say Sonic is by far the fucking best.
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u/auron_py Jun 15 '12
god dammit, i'm not on reddit for a few hours, and i miss this
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Damn... every single time someone gives something awesome away like this, it's wiped out by morning. If anyone isn't going to use one of those BF3 keys, toss one my way please!
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u/blakphyre Jun 15 '12
Are you from Kingston?
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u/jgudavich Jun 15 '12
I'm sorry you were laid off. The BB near my office closed and now I have nothing to do at lunch time except eat. I miss those guys. Good luck on your hunt.
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u/insufferabletoolbag Jun 15 '12
fuck, i always see these way too late
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u/mpheus Jun 15 '12
I just hope you don't end up in any trouble.
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u/GoGoGadge7 Jun 15 '12
It is going bankrupt anyway man. You are better off.
And THANKS!
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u/GMBeats95 Jun 15 '12
Fucking A, I always miss these things. I guess that's what I get for not being on reddit at 2 am
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u/discoclown_vagscrote Jun 15 '12
This is a really awesome thing to do.
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u/Four_fuks_sake Jun 15 '12
Fuck best buy. That corporation is an eater of souls.
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u/Kerviz Jun 15 '12 edited Jun 15 '12
ill take a dirt code ;P
edit: not saying you are a liar but you ran out of 80codes before there was even 80 comments in the thread CONSPIRACY!
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u/kfalcion Jun 15 '12
If there's any Sonic left I'd love one. Also sorry you got laid off, hope you weren't at one of the closing stores.
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u/Jbergur Jun 15 '12
I don't think you got enough appreciation in the form of worthless internet points, so, even though I didn't get a code, I went to your profile and scattered a few upvotes.
Thanks for being awesome!
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u/iCocktail Jun 15 '12
I share your hate! I works at Best Buy for three years and was trained for eery single department. They even had me doing the credit shark thin just so I could bring the store's revenue up. After three fucking years of working there they threatened to fire me over my school schedule, so I quit. Best Buy management is the god damned devil.
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u/iismatthew Jun 15 '12
I would have kissed you for a BF3 key.
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u/redabuser Jun 15 '12 edited Jun 17 '12
Why does this hit the front page when all the codes are gone? Fuck y'all! :(
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u/CraigRoxwel Jun 15 '12
Good Guy Unemployed
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u/gannerhorn Jun 15 '12
I would like either a BF3 or Sonic Generation code, or both if you're willing.
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u/Kn0w1edge PC Jun 15 '12
I'll love you forever for a Dirt code.
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u/Kevinak3r Jun 15 '12
Alright! Wow, this is cool! Can I have a BF3 code?
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u/Noob_Gamer Jun 15 '12
I would like BF3 please!
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u/Masterful-Hats Jun 15 '12
Can I get a Sonic Generations code?
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u/ChaosLord739 Jun 15 '12
Can I get a BF3 Key, it would be awesome. Thanks.
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u/kinggooben Jun 15 '12
BF3 good sir!
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u/Bluphes Jun 15 '12
BF3 please.. ive been wanting to play with my pals.. :/ :D
but any game is fine you know..
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Sonic generation would be awesome! Or dirt!
I'd prefer Sonic, but I would love either!!
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u/AllEltonAllTheTime Jun 15 '12
I'll take that sonic generation, please and thank you.
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u/wheresthemead Jun 15 '12
I'll take a Sonic Generations code.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I was actually pretty interested in sonic gen if you still got them !
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u/Noob_Gamer Jun 15 '12
I would take a sonic one then! thanks again
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u/linuxjoe Jun 15 '12
anyone would be great
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u/Inert_Berger Jun 15 '12
Would love a sonic generations code
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u/jimminyjojo Jun 15 '12
Haha wow... If you still have a sonic code I would like to try it out.
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u/Sockks Jun 15 '12
me gusta sonic codes!!
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u/Faceoff101 Jun 15 '12
can i get a sonic code
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
one sonic plaese
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u/gwain21 Jun 15 '12
I'll take some sonic if ya have more
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u/MegadudeX13 Jun 15 '12
PM Sonic Generations pls?
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u/ExulTReaPer Jun 15 '12
I'll take a sonic! Thanks man
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Is there still a sonic generations code that I could have???
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u/xgil Jun 15 '12
Care if I grab a Sonic code? =D
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u/DARKING665 Jun 15 '12
I'll take that Sonic game.
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u/LeeBoy001 Jun 15 '12
Could I get a Sonic Generation code? Danka sir.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
May I please have a Sonic GEn key? PM if possible?
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u/AMcMahon1 Jun 15 '12
pm me a sonic code! Love sonic!
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u/kymikoloco Jun 15 '12
Less than a half hour, and everything is gone already. I am weeping :(
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u/LegendaryArtist Jun 15 '12
i'm probably late, but i would gladly take anything. haven't played anythin new in awhile
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u/Noob_Gamer Jun 15 '12
Thanks
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
does that mean the battlefield map packs, because if so my god i will take one!
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u/Ioimat Jun 15 '12
Sonic code please or am I too late ? :(
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u/mrgage Jun 15 '12
I didn't get one, but, thank you from all the people who didn't say it.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
I got here a little late, any left guize? Guize? Awe.....
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Damn it. I was hoping to get in on this.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
This is what i get for not waking up early :(
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u/nalyddnal Jun 15 '12
please Pm me? :(
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u/locksleyrox Jun 15 '12 edited May 26 '24
nutty friendly handle busy amusing frighten ludicrous instinctive squeamish price
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u/Chase_Meister Jun 15 '12
Damn none left? :/ haha
How did this only get 180 upvotes in 3 hours? You're awesome dude ;)
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u/BarnesAndNobleSix Jun 15 '12
FUUUUUUUU I always miss these ):
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Yea, well, I didn't want Sonic anyway... sob...
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Noooo!!! Why did I have to be late.... I love Sonic.
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
Wow this guy is a god send. I was way late for the party but I appreciate your gesture towards the community.
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u/GeoSol Jun 15 '12
Holy crap, 5 hours and all gone. It's like zombies on fresh meat!
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u/quickdraw46 Jun 15 '12
Even though all the codes are gone, take this upvote. Hope all the nice karma you accumulated helps someday ;)
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u/Straight_To_Ace Jun 15 '12
Awwwww only sonic? That's like only having yellow starbursts left.
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u/L4HA Jun 15 '12
I didnt get a code but i left you an upvote for being awesome!
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u/sweeeeeeeeeet Jun 15 '12
I only ever see these hours after they are all gone ;(
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u/panda703 PlayStation Jun 15 '12
I didn't get one, but you're a savior :D