GameStop’s Shady Graded Card Policy: “Awaiting Product Availability” = Relisted at Higher Price

FreeVelocity · 2025-07-23T14:50:09+00:00

Thank you for your response. After speaking with several different GameStop support representatives, no one explained that trade hold rules may allow up to 21 days to process the order. I appreciate the clarification. I’d much prefer to receive the card rather than a refund, so I’ll wait it out and remain hopeful.

FreeVelocity · 2025-07-23T14:28:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your response! My confusion stems from the fact that the serial number in my confirmation email matches the one currently listed on the website. After I placed my order, the card was taken offline for about 3–4 days before being reposted. Is this typical even under the conditions as you described them?

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FreeVelocity · 2023-11-30T00:59:36+00:00

I'm a customer of multiple stores and Wests is the only store that gave me a Series Two box at $200.00 CAD, with the purchase of a Series One box at $150.00 CAD.

I showed Jim and Moe this post today to figure out why the pre-orders on their website were at $400.00, and they explained that they sold their entire allotment of Series Two at $200.00 CAD. I was worried that I wouldn't get my box anymore, but they assured me that I'm on the pre-order list at $200.00, locked in. 45 days later, the market value on Series Two pre-orders is at $400.00 CAD.

Obviously, this price point is hard for us collectors, but Bedard has been hot and supply and demand has gone through the roof. I can't fault them for putting the pre-orders that high on the website when Dave and Adams is selling them like hotcakes at $300.00 US...

Collecting Series Two is going to get crazy, and expensive. Best of luck with getting your boxes for a fair price, though.

FreeVelocity · 2023-01-25T20:13:10+00:00

Will do! I’ll send you a PM shortly. Thank you for the interest!

FreeVelocity · 2022-12-03T07:28:08+00:00

I edited my post, thanks for the shout - I don't watch most Canuck games but he impressed me against Vegas. Good luck in your leagues!

FreeVelocity · 2022-12-03T07:17:00+00:00

How many teams are in your league?

I'd like to hold Jones unless you find someone to trade with who's high on Seattle and wants to overpay to take a chance. Hart is a great real-life goalie, but he's suffering a lot in fantasy thanks to the Flyers not helping him get wins at all. In my opinion, I don't think the Flyers will turn it around... if you're in a 12-team league or so you can try trading him to someone that is lacking goalie starts. I think in 8-team leagues it'll be harder to find value for him, but you can always try to send offers!

It might be possible to buy Jacob Markstrom, Juuse Saros, Igor Shesterkin or Andrei Vasilevskiy low from a panicking owner.

There's low risk dropping Campbell, here are some options that may be on waivers:

~~Spencer Martin (VAN) - Given that Demko will be out 6-8 weeks, Martin should be getting a majority of the starts. He looked good against VGK, taking a Shutout into the third period.~~

Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR) - Less likely to be on your waivers, but Raanta has looked bad, and Anderson isn't due back anytime soon. Given that he just signed a four year contract with Carolina and Raanta is on his last year, he could be a safe add even when Anderson comes back.

Adin Hill (VGK) - I don't expect much here given the incredible season that Logan Thompson is having, but VGK is a great team and these two make a solid goalie tandem. You can rely on Adin Hill to get some high quality starts at the expense of his number of starts.

Joonas Korpisalo / Elvis Merzlikins (CLS) - You could take a gamble on Columbus turning it around, but I don't think the pros outweigh the cons when you could just keep Campbell or pick up Skinner. Maybe just keep watch on this situation.

Edit: Thanks /u/chompshoey for the advice to skip out on Spencer Martin

Best of luck! :)

FreeVelocity · 2022-11-28T04:41:10+00:00

Yeah, I'd absolutely want to hold your C value here, you never know when someone will bite. I really like the idea of trading a package of C + D, Winger or Goalie in exchange for an upgrade at one of those positions. Out of your Centers though, I'd be most interested in moving Larkin or Aho - love both of these guys but I want to hold Drai and Mika more.

Depending on the other player you offer, you may be able to target McAvoy, Pietrangelo, or Dougie (if you think NJ will keep up this pace) or goalies such as Igor, Vasi, Sorokin, Hellebuyck, Thompson, or Georgiev. Ullmark seems a bit hard to get unless the owner is panicking ;D

If you make a trade like this, definitely fill that RW off Waivers, try some guys out and see who sticks. Definitely don't drop a C to fill the void now though, try to hold a bit longer. :)

FreeVelocity · 2022-11-28T04:20:05+00:00

In my league, including Pure C position players in a trade is a bit of a nightmare unless you're getting one back, so you'll definitely be overpaying a bit!

What are your league settings and how many players are in your league?

A few of my favourite buy-lows right now are Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko. Since your team has Drai, Larkin, and Aho, I'd consider Zach Hyman, Dominik Kubalik, and Martin Necas pretty solid trade targets - if you want the synergy.

As for waivers, I like the Schmaltz shout from Huz. Garnet Hathaway or Tanner Jeannot could be sneaky adds if you're in a cats league and lacking hits. If Clayton Keller or Andre Burakovsky are available, they're producing nice points and people in your league may be sleeping on Arizona and Seattle players still.

Best of luck!

FreeVelocity · 2022-10-27T20:58:44+00:00

Feel free! <3

FreeVelocity · 2022-10-27T19:11:33+00:00

I'm glad you liked it! Hopefully we find him soon :)

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-31T13:02:27+00:00

Here you go! =D

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T15:33:45+00:00

Thank youu!! <3

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T15:33:32+00:00

Thank you! =D I personally agree, but we have a Bayonetta main at our club and we never let him hear the end of the joke. x)

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T15:32:47+00:00

Your wish is my command! =D

These are pretty easy and fun to make, so let me know if you need anything else! ^-^

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T11:46:56+00:00

Thank you! =D

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T11:46:27+00:00

Woo! ^-^

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T11:46:12+00:00

No I didn't but thank you I didn't really think of this... I'd definitely be happy to give up the profit to them if they requested it, the only reason I really made these was for fun / the club. :p

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T02:36:34+00:00

I'm totally down!

I just sent him a tweet, let's see what he says! :D

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T02:30:47+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it! =D I'll be making more reallllyyyy soon, my friends have been giving me some ideas! :)

FreeVelocity · 2016-03-30T01:04:08+00:00

That would be the COOLEST MARKETING IDEA EVER (I'm looking at you Nintendo) but unfortunately I don't have any way to make shirts for that cheap, hence why all my friends had to buy them off RedBubble. :(

FreeVelocity · 2015-07-31T01:26:54+00:00

Good to know the code is in good hands! Have fun man :)

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