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    Need 2 more people to purchase the L4D2 4 Pack $40 flat each

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by masterchef341, Oct 26, 2009.

  1. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    PRICE DROP: $38 / slot!

    Due to the great success of the other 4-pack steam purchase thread, I've decided to pull off one of my own, for a game that interests me! (and hopefully at least two of you)

    [​IMG]

    The first <del>three</del> two people to PM me for my paypal address will get in on this. Pay immediately - no long term slot reservations. I'll gift everything out once the last two slots fill up OR when the prerelease demo comes out, whichever comes FIRST.

    $38 / person.

    The individual alternative is $45 + tax or whatever the going rate is in your locale. This should be an easy way to save about $10 on L4D2 for a group of 4 of us!

    Current 4-Packers

    masterchef341
    usapatriot
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    No slots will be reserved.

    40 USD = 42.04 CAD = 26.61 EURO = 24.57 GBP = 43.19 AUD

    Additional Payment Info: Please pay with actual paypal funds if possible to avoid paypal fees on my end (not a requirement)
     
  2. mew1838

    mew1838 Team Teal

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    I have never been charged sales tax by STEAM.
     
  3. EchoShade

    EchoShade Notebook Evangelist

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    Ppl in Washington state get taxed.
     
  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    its weird, i could have sworn i have ALWAYS been charged tax by steam, but apparently its not a normal issue.

    someone else who doesn't have steam tax could try to do it themselves, but the offer still stands for now!
     
  5. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    i'm always charged tax by steam. maybe they just dont like canadians :(
     
  6. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    thanks for confirming i'm not crazy. i was worried for a minute.
     
  7. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    They also charge tax, i THINK in some states.
     
  8. mew1838

    mew1838 Team Teal

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    ONLY in WA as stated at their checkout.
     
  9. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ^^ Hah! So i was right :)
     
  10. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    $40 flat? Sign me up. :D
     
  11. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    we just need 2 more now ~

    usapatriot, you got slot #2.

    could a mod change the thread title to:

    "Need 2 more people to purchase the L4D2 4 Pack $40 flat each"
     
  12. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just PM a mod.

    Good idea you have here, nice work :)
     
  13. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you were already planning to preorder L4D2 for $45 and want to save an extra $5, this is the way!!!
     
  14. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    Why $40? The split price should be 33.75.......................
    I would do it if you charged the correct split...but your charging 6.25 more (even tax isn't that high) 5% sales tax would be 6.95 total so each person should only pay 33.75 + 1.75. So It should be like 35.50 each (actually a little less if 5% state sales tax)

    Unless I am missing something..... if you drop to this price save me a spot.
     
  15. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    well so far i have tax and paypal taking a cut. i'm just trying to make sure i break even. and sales tax is above 10% where i live.

    believe it or not, i'm not interested in making a profit. i just want to make sure it doesn't cost me extra money to save everyone a bit on preordering L4D2.

    I'm not saving any spots - only two spots left!

    You can preorder L4D2 on your own for $45 (+tax depending on where you live)!

    [​IMG]

    (possibly only 1 spot left depending on if my local friend wants in, he gets priority)
     
  16. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    I mean I would be in if it was a fair split...10+% sales tax? where? even TX is only what like 8.6%? Doesn't matter even at 10% 40 is still to high imo it would be like 36.75 at 10% each.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    And when i was paid $40 paypal, i received $38 and change. I didn't know what the payment method would be nor how much i would lose for changing money around hands, so I rounded to $40. I also don't know exactly how much tax is going to cost, but it is above 10%.

    As it turns out, I am pretty freaking close.

    Again, the extra dollars are going into paypal cuts and tax. usapatriot is in for $40, and I am $40 in also. Offer stands at $40 for one or two takers!

    If you have 3 friends who want L4D2 on the PC in a tax free state, go round them up and pay $33.75 each. If you have 3 friends who want L4D2 PC in a tax state, go round them up and pay $35-36 each. If you were going to solo preorder L4D2 anyway, do yourself a favor and save some money by teaming up with us to get a 4 pack, and pay $40 dollars towards:

    1) the game
    2) tax where I live
    3) paypal fees for accepting funds

    and save money!
     
  18. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    @masterchef341,

    To save money, you should have a US buyer from your group purchase the 4-pack. Saving yourself and others the tax. Then gift the copies as usual. :)

    I did this yesterday with Borderlands, and everything went very smooth.
     
  19. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i should, but now we just need one more person (although could possibly accept 2).

    At this point I just want to maintain my position in charge. I have some seniority here, and I don't want any hiccups making more money transfers than need be. Simpler is better. Next time we will get someone who is tax free to make the purchase.

    Nevertheless, I maintain that this is a rocking deal for anyone considering preordering L4D2 solo.
     
  20. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    umm lol i sorta want 2 join but how long is this deal gonna last??? and can you tell me how this works?? im just afraid of scamming and things since im only 13 soo can you tell me how the payment and stuff works??
     
  21. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    basically, four of us chip in to buy L4D2 from steam at a reduced cost 4 pack.

    once we have 4 people, I friend you all on steam, buy the L4D2 4 pack, and gift each of you L4D2.

    you need to pay me via paypal beforehand, which requires
    1. having (or signing up for) a paypal account
    2. handing trust of your money to me

    I'm a relatively senior member here, and that is trust enough for some. In general, you should probably be very selective of who you hand your money to, especially over the internet.

    With paypal, you can set up an account and pay anyone who has a paypal account with your bank account, credit card, or paypal funds, without the other party getting your bank or cc information. that is basically the point behind paypal.

    send me a private message if you decide you want in, and i will give you my paypal information.

    again, there are only two slots left, they will be gone when they are gone, and that is it. i'm not reserving slots for simplicity's sake.
     
  22. JinRoh

    JinRoh Notebook Evangelist

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    I want to join, but I'm from Spain.

    Does it matters? Thanks!
     
  23. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    it's all good. we <3 the spaniards.

    i'll pm you my paypal information.

    There is only one slot left, folks. First one to PM me gets it.
     
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    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    @ idyllic, i know you probably want to hold out for the ideal deal, but you still save at least twice as much as 'normal' preorderers if you join up, and you'll almost certainly get access to the game earlier, since we are basically a full group already.
     
  26. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    I've already bought the pack, I have one last copy, anyone want it? I can send it to your steam immediately after it's payed. $38,
     
  27. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Guys - please create your own group buy threads otherwise this could get confusing. Thanks.
     
  28. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    heh, yea, but I didn't really want to contribute to making another group buy thread, but I guess I'll just post it in bst since I actually already own the one copy I'm selling.
     
  29. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    ok - if someone is dying for a two dollar discount, i will front the $2 for you to sign up.

    $38- still technically 2 spots open until JinRoh pulls through.
     
  30. JinRoh

    JinRoh Notebook Evangelist

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    EDIT: I was just about to pay, but then I remembered my college blocks STEAM, so I won't be able to play untill Christmas...

    I'm sorry :(
     
  31. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Alright then- still need 1 or 2 people to join in!

    come on, lets do this.

    PRICE DROP to 38 / slot
     
  32. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    ok- purchase complete.

    mod close thread?

    i still have one license for sale but the nit in me would like to put it in the BST forum.
     
  33. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Got my copy! This is LEGIT! :D