Guild Wars 2 Pricing help

[Deleted]

Hey so im looking at getting guild wars 2 in physical form instead of just getting it digitally and not having much to show for it. Iv been looking around and found it to be cheaper on Amazon than the actual website. I dont know much about Amazon really in all honesty but could anybody tell me if these are real etc and not some kinda hoax? Doesn't make sence to me that they are cheaper. They really are much cheaper. If so I may get the collectors edition. Here is the links:

Collectors Edition:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Wars-C...1623441&sr=1-2

Normal Edition:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Wars-S...1623441&sr=1-1

Thanks for the help!

[Larynx]

Amazon is an incredibly reliable and trustworthy retailer. I have never had any issues with them, and they have great costumer service and refund policies. It seems that those are only preorders though. You wont get the 3 day headstart without a prepurchase.

[Deleted]

Amazon is an incredibly reliable and trustworthy retailer. I have never had any issues with them, and they have great costumer service and refund policies. It seems that those are only preorders though. You wont get the 3 day headstart without a prepurchase.

So the difference there is I wont get access to the game beforehand then? Kinda want that tbh. Going out on a limb here but you dont happen to know any stores that sells then physical copy for a pre purchase then? Im from the UK if that helps. Id really like a physical copy as literally every game iv bought in the last 4-5 has been digital and I feel I have nothing to show for it lol. Wanna start myself alittle collection to treasure forever

[Larynx]

So the difference there is I wont get access to the game beforehand then? Kinda want that tbh. Going out on a limb here but you dont happen to know any stores that sells then physical copy for a pre purchase then? Im from the UK if that helps. Id really like a physical copy as literally every game iv bought in the last 4-5 has been digital and I feel I have nothing to show for it lol. Wanna start myself alittle collection to treasure forever

Preorder is a 1 day headstart still.

Here is the official retailer list:

https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/retailers

[Binaris]

supposedly in another thread they were saying the hard copy is not a hard copy. it is nothing more then a code. no discs. may wanna look into it.

[Deleted]

Preorder is a 1 day headstart still.

Here is the official retailer list:

https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/retailers

Yeah I checked all those. The Zavvi one is sold out on normal edition and doesnt appear to have Collectors, Play.com is waaaay overpriced at £300 and then it brings us around to the amazon question again ^^ I thought the headstart was 3 days ? Kinda wanna get in on that to reserve names etc.

[Ralamus]

Preorder is a 1 day headstart still.

Here is the official retailer list:

https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/retailers

3 day headstart, actually. which also puts it on a saturday instead of a tuesday.

[Larynx]

An update, assuming you live in the UK, here is a link to the standard edition prepurchase.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

And yes, as Binaris said it is only a code you're buying.

(this title is issued as a card containing a serial code only--no physical disk will be dispatched. See below for details.)

[Deleted]

supposedly in another thread they were saying the hard copy is not a hard copy. it is nothing more then a code. no discs. may wanna look into it.

From what iv read you get the disc etc but you can also download it from the site upon head start so that you can get into it on time. Thats what Iv gathered anyways. Just really wanna get a physical copy tbh. So tired of having all my games being digital and having nothing to show for it.

[Larynx]

3 day headstart, actually. which also puts it on a saturday instead of a tuesday.

Prepurchase is 3 days. Preorder is 1 day.

[Ralamus]

Prepurchase is 3 days. Preorder is 1 day.

yeah you're right, i misread the word

[Deleted]

An update, assuming you live in the UK, here is a link to the standard edition prepurchase.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

And yes, as Binaris said it is only a code you're buying.

Oh so there is no actual game disc atall ? Puzzling! Still want the shiny, awesome,cool, Stick on my shelf and look awesome stuff tho lol. The Amazon price is really cheap. Just bothers me that I wont be able to get in on the headstart if I get if from there :/

[Binaris]

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-manual-please somewhere int his thread a guy talks about his amazon purchase having a disclaimer. no cds just a code in a box.

[Larynx]

Oh so there is no actual game disc atall ? Puzzling! Still want the shiny, awesome,cool, Stick on my shelf and look awesome stuff tho lol. The Amazon price is really cheap. Just bothers me that I wont be able to get in on the headstart if I get if from there :/

Oh no. You will. That link is to the prepurchase, which is a 3 day headstart. The original link was to a preorder, which is only a day headstart. As you can see, the prices are also different.

[Deleted]

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-manual-please somewhere int his thread a guy talks about his amazon purchase having a disclaimer. no cds just a code in a box.

Well, thats news to me! Thanks for the heads up

---------- Post added 2012-07-07 at 02:56 AM ----------

Oh no. You will. That link is to the prepurchase, which is a 3 day headstart. The original link was to a preorder, which is only a day headstart. As you can see, the prices are also different.

Ah, I see. Sorry its all getting me abit mixed up tbh. Ill look into the Amazon one abit more then. The extra bit of cash seems worth it to reserve names etc. Thanks everybody for the help n stuff. Much appreciated!...alas now its time for bed!

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