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GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by dantillberg »

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes.

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Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking:

- People that download games aren't going to GameStop anyway.

- As some comments pointed out, you can't download consoles. You also can't have anything shipped to you if you don't have a credit card.

- GameStop transactions don't require close personal contact (unlike e.g. tattoos or massages).

- GameStop must discourage congregation of groups in their stores. I imagine very low foot traffic.

- GameStop must provide staff with appropriate cleaning tools. If they can't, then they should not remain open.

- I do really like the idea to transform the store into a local delivery service, or to offer pick up only.

- I have no connection to GameStop nor have I been to one in over a decade.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#12

Post by cbsks »

madhadron wrote: post #2

GameStop is going out of business. This is a last ditch attempt to fend that off. And I would hope that any cop in an area with lockdowns in place would simply say, "Nice piece of paper. You're closing."

They are going down and dragging their minimum wage employees with them.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#13

Post by urthen »

LinuxBender wrote: post #3
madhadron wrote: post #2

GameStop is going out of business. This is a last ditch attempt to fend that off. And I would hope that any cop in an area with lockdowns in place would simply say, "Nice piece of paper. You're closing."

That is exactly what will happen. If the county or state order businesses closed as non essential, remaining open would be a misdemeanor. I have to wonder if Gamestop will pay the legal fees for the employees that are arrested.

Bahahaha that's about as likely as pigs flying.

"You were instructed to keep the store open, but were unable to perform your job-required duties because you got arrested attempting to do so, therefore you are fired. Request to pay your legal fees is denied."

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#14

Post by keymone »

dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

Only if you live in previous century.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#15

Post by ssully »

dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

In no sense is this true.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#16

Post by urthen »

ComputerGuru wrote: post #4

Apparently from their corporate call they’re concerned that closing now would be permanent for them.

Good. Failing businesses should fail. That's Capitalism. And that's exactly why we need social safety nets for their employees.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#17

Post by pwthornton »

dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

You can download digital games. There aren’t many people who buy modern consoles and PC games who need physical copies.

And then other retailers like Target will remain open because they sell medicine and food — and physical video games.

There is no reason for GameStop to remain open.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#18

Post by bootlooped »

dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

Entertainment is not really essential though.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

#19

Post by leetcrew »

dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

I dunno what the state of affairs for consoles is, but on PC, I can't think of a single game where you actually need a physical copy. if it exists, it's probably too obscure to be stocked at gamestop anyway.
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