Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Gamestation shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Gamestation offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Gamestation at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Gamestation? Wrong! If the Gamestation is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Gamestation then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Gamestation? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Gamestation and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Gamestation wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Gamestation then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Gamestation site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Gamestation, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Gamestation, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

{{Infobox_Company | company_name = Gamestation| company_logo = ]| company_type = Retail store| foundation = 1993| location = [United Kingdom| key_people = Stephen Hall
Julian Gladwin (co-founders)| num_employees = | industry = Video games retail| products = [Video game console
[Video game
[Accessories| revenue = | net_income = | homepage = http://www.gamestation.co.uk| -->

Gamestation is a chain of UK retail shops selling used and new videogames, and was the second-largest specialist video game retailer in the UK until they were bought out by GAME. It is fully owned and operated by GAME, which bought the chain in 2007.Infomat Resource Directory. Retrieved from http://www.infomat.net/infomat/rd741/rd1/database/gamestation/index.asp 12 July 2006

The business was originally sold by its founders during the peak sales period of PlayStation 2 to American video rental giant Blockbuster Video who invested heavily in an aggressive store roll out program, this coupled with competitive pricing subsidised by the buoyant video rental market of the time elevated the chain to second highest market share in the UK games industry; only peaked by GAME Group PLC themselves.

Opinion is still divided whether the company's reversal of fortune was driven by the wain in demand for Video rental mid decade or the cyclicle nature of the games industry but 2006 saw their American parent company file massive debts in the region of $550 million leading to wide spread speculation that the company was either rife to a take over or brinkering on the edge of administration.

Gamestation currently have over 200 outlets in the UK. Their smaller "concession" stores, that operate inside of some Blockbuster stores, were not involved in the GAME takeover and are now owned by Blockbuster exclusively. These stores have since been rebranded as 'Blockbuster Games' stores and no longer operate under the Gamestation logo. Gamestation are always opening new stores and the latest store to open is in Peterlee on with another store opening soon in Washington near Sunderland. Their current base of operations is Stirling Park in York.

Blockbuster Inc. said on Wednesday 2nd May 2007 it had sold Gamestation Ltd. to British-based GAME Group Plc for about £75 million ($150 million) in cash. Blockbuster said it intends to use most of the money from the sale of Gamestation, its 220+ store speciality games retailer in the UK, to pay down debt.

Deals and appeal Until they bought Gamestation, GAME (retailer) - the UK's largest specialist gaming retailer - were considered to be Gamestation's primary competitor. Gamestation's main method of attracting customers is to put on more special offers than their competitor as well as focusing on pre-owned games and large discounts on older titles.

The chain focuses on the current generations of consoles: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable as well as the Personal computer. They also sell, and accept as part exchange, games and consoles from older generations, such as the Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. Game accessories for the older consoles are also available. Recently they were one of the first UK stores to reduce the price of the PlayStation 3 to £399.99 (from £424.99) including X-Men: The Last Stand on Blu-ray. This rivals a similar offer from play.com, bundling a PlayStation 3 with a free HDMI and Click on Blu-ray for the same price; GAME, have taken a simalr price drop from £424.99 to £299.99.

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{{Infobox_Company | company_name = Gamestation| company_logo = ]| company_type = Retail store| foundation = 1993| location = [United Kingdom| key_people = Stephen Hall
Julian Gladwin (co-founders)| num_employees = | industry = Video games retail| products = [Video game console
[Video game
[Accessories| revenue = | net_income = | homepage = http://www.gamestation.co.uk| -->

Gamestation is a chain of UK retail shops selling used and new videogames, and was the second-largest specialist video game retailer in the UK until they were bought out by GAME. It is fully owned and operated by GAME, which bought the chain in 2007.Infomat Resource Directory. Retrieved from http://www.infomat.net/infomat/rd741/rd1/database/gamestation/index.asp 12 July 2006

The business was originally sold by its founders during the peak sales period of PlayStation 2 to American video rental giant Blockbuster Video who invested heavily in an aggressive store roll out program, this coupled with competitive pricing subsidised by the buoyant video rental market of the time elevated the chain to second highest market share in the UK games industry; only peaked by GAME Group PLC themselves.

Opinion is still divided whether the company's reversal of fortune was driven by the wain in demand for Video rental mid decade or the cyclicle nature of the games industry but 2006 saw their American parent company file massive debts in the region of $550 million leading to wide spread speculation that the company was either rife to a take over or brinkering on the edge of administration.

Gamestation currently have over 200 outlets in the UK. Their smaller "concession" stores, that operate inside of some Blockbuster stores, were not involved in the GAME takeover and are now owned by Blockbuster exclusively. These stores have since been rebranded as 'Blockbuster Games' stores and no longer operate under the Gamestation logo. Gamestation are always opening new stores and the latest store to open is in Peterlee on with another store opening soon in Washington near Sunderland. Their current base of operations is Stirling Park in York.

Blockbuster Inc. said on Wednesday 2nd May 2007 it had sold Gamestation Ltd. to British-based GAME Group Plc for about £75 million ($150 million) in cash. Blockbuster said it intends to use most of the money from the sale of Gamestation, its 220+ store speciality games retailer in the UK, to pay down debt.

Deals and appeal Until they bought Gamestation, GAME (retailer) - the UK's largest specialist gaming retailer - were considered to be Gamestation's primary competitor. Gamestation's main method of attracting customers is to put on more special offers than their competitor as well as focusing on pre-owned games and large discounts on older titles.

The chain focuses on the current generations of consoles: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable as well as the Personal computer. They also sell, and accept as part exchange, games and consoles from older generations, such as the Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. Game accessories for the older consoles are also available. Recently they were one of the first UK stores to reduce the price of the PlayStation 3 to £399.99 (from £424.99) including X-Men: The Last Stand on Blu-ray. This rivals a similar offer from play.com, bundling a PlayStation 3 with a free HDMI and Click on Blu-ray for the same price; GAME, have taken a simalr price drop from £424.99 to £299.99.

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