Why is this game such a ridiculous price? $92.00? Does it put your kids to bed and drive them to school the following morning? A bit steep otherwise.
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You can get it from Gamestop used for $50-55. The digital download is still $60.
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Unfortunately Emily is right, the game is out of print and hard to find, hence the price gouging from third party sellers. The Pikmin series has never been a best selling series for Nintendo, so they don't make nearly as many copies as they do for say, Mario or Legend of Zelda games. They do have it for digital download for the original price, so it's still out there for a reasonable price, just not the physical copies. I managed to snag the last copy at my local Target last night (it was the game they had locked in the movable case for the display, but they use new, sealed copies that are able to be sold), so there are still new copies out there, it's just difficult to find them. Good luck! Unfortunately Emily is right, the game is out of print and hard to find, hence the price gouging from third party sellers. The Pikmin series has never been a best selling series for Nintendo, so they don't make nearly as many copies as they do for say, Mario or Legend of Zelda games. They do have it for digital download for the original price, so it's still out there for a reasonable price, just not the physical copies. I managed to snag the last copy at my local Target last night (it was the game they had locked in the movable case for the display, but they use new, sealed copies that are... » Read More Unfortunately Emily is right, the game is out of print and hard to find, hence the price gouging from third party sellers. The Pikmin series has never been a best selling series for Nintendo, so they don't make nearly as many copies as they do for say, Mario or Legend of Zelda games. They do have it for digital download for the original price, so it's still out there for a reasonable price, just not the physical copies. I managed to snag the last copy at my local Target last night (it was the game they had locked in the movable case for the display, but they use new, sealed copies that are able to be sold), so there are still new copies out there, it's just difficult to find them. Good luck! « Show Less
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I completely agree. This doll was posted at $37.99 yesterday, but increased in price over $60.00 overnight. I can't even find it for this much anywhere else. Just ridiculous.
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Honestly, we really like the game. My kids have never, once chosen to skip education. It does show them that it does take time and effort (and money) to get an education - that's the truth. I've seen too many of my friends (in real life) skip the college route as kids because it was "too hard" and are now having to go back and do it with a family to support. And we love the fact that the life points are so important - that money ISN'T everything. (yes, there's some silly cards like, "get a shoe deal. Earn $500,000." But come on, its a game. And we've been able to laugh with our kids about that. Being at least above-average, they know that's not reality.)We don't pay for everything with cash, but we do not carry debt on our credit cards, have car payments, etc. We spend alot of time educating our children on responsible economics and I think this game helps. It's got alot of good "helpful hints" on the back of cards and in the booklet that came with the game. A great site for financial education is http://www.crown.org/LIBRARY/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=342.
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I have been watching this product everyday for weeks now. I have seen the price all over the place. I did see it one day for $99.00. I should have ordered it then! Right now, the price is at $159.00. I have seen it up over $400.00. I just dont understand why the price fluctuates so much day to day. I still think $159.00 is high.I really wouldnt pay over $159.00... is there another special present your daughter might like? I told my daughter that I will watch the price and maybe order it after Christmas. I told her that "I" wanted to get it for her (instead of Santa). Good luck. I hope it works out for you I have been watching this product everyday for weeks now. I have seen the price all over the place. I did see it one day for $99.00. I should have ordered it then! Right now, the price is at $159.00. I have seen it up over $400.00. I just dont understand why the price fluctuates so much day to day. I still think $159.00 is high.I really wouldnt pay over $159.00... is there another special present your daughter might like? I told my daughter that I will watch the price and maybe order it after Christmas. I told her that "I" wanted to get it for her (instead of Santa). Good... » Read More I have been watching this product everyday for weeks now. I have seen the price all over the place. I did see it one day for $99.00. I should have ordered it then! Right now, the price is at $159.00. I have seen it up over $400.00. I just dont understand why the price fluctuates so much day to day. I still think $159.00 is high.I really wouldnt pay over $159.00... is there another special present your daughter might like? I told my daughter that I will watch the price and maybe order it after Christmas. I told her that "I" wanted to get it for her (instead of Santa). Good luck. I hope it works out for you « Show Less
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I took a look at the DV Giocci (the publisher) website and it has 8 and up. The listing is not correct. I will see if I can get that updated.Either game should be fine for families.The game is pretty easy and not graphically violent.DaveBoardgames4us
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Unfortunately Gene when games become collectible and out of print that pushes the prices up. Individual sellers set their own rates but they usually (not always) go where the market is pushing the price. So no, the prices on this product are not a joke.
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My 7 yr old likes it, but he prefers the DS. You can usually find a used one under $100. Of course you still have to pay for games.
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You might check your local game stop and look at a refurbished unit. The last time I was in there they had some units in there for 79.99. I bought a ds lite for my son when he was 6 and he is still using at 8 we just got a nerf case to increase the durablity for it. My niece got hers at 7 and is still using it and she will be 12 christmas eve. It is definatley a investment but she will not grow out of this toy for some time to come. There are very few toys that I buy for the kids that I can say they're still use on a weekly basis 5 years later, but this is one of them.
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It is still on sale for $99 at B&N, so don't buy it here. Plus, there's an extra 25% discount today!
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It is still on sale for $99 at B&N;, so don't buy it here. Plus, there's an extra 25% discount today!
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Yeah..no way on God'sGreenEarth can this toy cost $250.00 bucks!!!!!! Amazon needs to do some fixing...on this & I have noticed it on other items as well.....or serious price gousing laws are going to hit them...that is if anyone was stupid enough to actually purchase!!!!!
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I am not sure why. I would NOT pay that price for this product. It has a very limited list of phrases/words. It has been frustrating to play it when we have a large group of teens over because very quickly we are repeating words/phrases. If I had it to do over, I would buy the board game.
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My son, to whom this game belongs, says he doesn't think you can get one on a used game. Bear in mind, though, he is 13 and may not know what he is talking about. We have a used game store in our town. If it were me, I'd call that store and see if they had any advice - do you have anything like that where you live?
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Do let us know what map version ships with your unit. FWIW, the price was $5 cheaper last week, then they raised it $8 this week, and subsequently lowered it $3. No clue..
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Wonderful! Thank you! I did not want to pay for the same games (my girls have to have whatever the other does) so this is great news!
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Unfortunately even with expedited shipping we wouldnt be able to get it to you by Thursday. We make each set to order and due to the weight of the game over night shipping is typically around $250.
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Alan, i can't really answer your question. The copy of this game that i have for sale is $150.00. The reason it is priced at $150.00 is that based on the other copies available at the time I listed it $150.00 seemed like a fair price based on what other seller were asking for their copies. Beyond that, I'm at a loss. I don't play video games and don't really know what an Expansion Pack involves and so I've no idea why they only cost $5.00. Perhaps there is less to them than the game itself.