originally posted in:ForGuardians
On Bungie Day after the Ghost Collector's Edition was announced I decided I had to have one. I then proceeded to Amazon to buy it only to discover it was sold out for the PS4. I then went to Gamestop online looking for it and found out it was sold out there as well. Everywhere I looked it was sold out. For a while there I was really bummed out, but I refused to give up. I am United States military stationed in Germany. I pre-ordered Destiny back in December at a GameStop in Michigan while I was home for the holidays. So, after reading through many forum posts i learned I could call the Gamestop store and ask to upgrade my current pre-order to the Ghost Edition. When I called them, just as they opened, the Gamestop employee informed me that they did have Ghost Editions for PS4 available still and I would have to come in and give them another $20 in order to secure one. I informed the Gamestop employee that I lived in Germany and told him my situation and your not going to believe what happened next... Just as I was realizing that my dream of owning a Destiny Ghost Collector's Edition was being shattered, the Gamestop employee paid the $20 out of his own pocket and secured my pre-order upgrade.
I just wanted to share that with all of you and say thank you to Brian.
EDIT: I just want to clarify something.... I am a Marine Corps Vet. My wife is a combat medic in the Army and is the reason we are stationed in Germany. She desrves all of the kudos for actively serving her country. That is why I say " I am military" and not I am in the military.
EDIT #2: I had my brother-in-law go down to the store to thank him and give him the $20. He said the account was covered and would not take the $20. What a cool guy. Mark my words, I will find a way to pay him back and show him my gratitude.
EDIT: #3 I just received a message from GameStop letting me know me Destiny Ghost Edition will be ready for pickup at 12am. I decided to call the store to thank them again for everything they did and the guy there told that the store was only allotted to sell 2 Ghost Editions and one of them was mine. I am so stoked and grateful for everything Brian and the store has done. What a great customer service experience.
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AWSOME! Too bad it turned out to be wasted in the long run...
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I have been reading about stores canceling Ghost and Limited Edition preorders due to overselling them. Could you imagine if I went through all this just to go into Gamestop on Sept 9th and they tell me the preorder was canceled. That be ironic.
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If i was that gamestop employee our service is payment enough sir and I thank you
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That guy rulez! And you and your wife have my respect. Thank you both for doing a job I know isn't easy and not everyone can or could do.
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So there is light at the end of the tunnel!
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And with this.... my faith in humanity that never existed has been slightly restored. thank you for the story man. glad youll be able to get your ghost edition
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Edited by Thiccs†er«: 7/13/2014 9:07:44 AM"we are stationed in Germany" amazon germany had the Ps4 ghost edition for liek 3-4 days in stock and xbox1 still avialable
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International Bro Code right their.
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Thank you for the nice story, Robu. :) Brian's a great dude! Thanks for serving our country, Guardian Robu!
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what a great story this actually made my day to hear this, and this brian sounds like a legend he needs a drink.
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That's a nice picture you have there, Robu.
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The feels are strong with this one.
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What a nice guy. If only more people were like him this world wouldn't be so stupid.
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GIVE HIM YOUR PSN!! That would be cool right?! Then you two could play togeyher!
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thanks to both you and your wife for serving our country!!!
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Faith in humanity restored
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Just goes to show everyone there are good people out there. Thank you for your service.
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Awesome story man! I managed to get the Limited Edition because I wasn't sure about getting the Ghost Edition. Now that I know more about the Ghost Edition, I want one. Of course, Gamestop is no longer selling them. I'm going to try and upgrade tomorrow but if I can't at least I have the Limited Edition. I'm kicking myself for not pre-ordering the Ghost Edition when I could.
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I always have really bad luck. If I was in that situation the gamestop employee would probably be like "I have to hang up sir, there's a little kid walking in and he wants the ghost edition."
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I like how video games have evolved. They truly are a part of life for many of us. It's not some bad habit like most people think. Underneath some of the trolls and people trying to screw people we have a solid community. I like hearing stuff like this.
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My uncle is stationed in Germany.
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That is a wonderful, uplifting story. It's nice to know that there are still decent people in this world. Thanks to you and your wife for serving this wonderful country of ours.
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I am a Vet too. And I was in that situation I would send him a ORIGINAL us marine boonie hat with a thank you card.
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One word: RESPECT~! <:')
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Sure some people are still nice. Must have been an goodwilled gamer and an Halofanatik ^^.