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Punisher wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:33 pm Anyone know if/when the steam winter sale starts?

coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:38 pm Not really motivated by any of those prices... the one that got my attention is 35% off Lords of the Fallen but I've kind of decided I wasn't interested in that one. Of course the fact that I buy anything I am interested in largely on day 1 makes these sales of less interest to me in general.

coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:33 pm

Punisher wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:33 pm Anyone know if/when the steam winter sale starts?

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Smoove_B wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:48 pm Steam holiday sales are great if you have gift cards or credit with the store. Or you like the idea of being able to return something with minimal hassle for a full refund.

For years now, all of their competitors (GreenMan, Fanatical, Humble, etc...) seem to have much better pricing on most of the same games. It definitely pays to do your homework.

Punisher wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:52 pm

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:48 pm Steam holiday sales are great if you have gift cards or credit with the store. Or you like the idea of being able to return something with minimal hassle for a full refund.

For years now, all of their competitors (GreenMan, Fanatical, Humble, etc...) seem to have much better pricing on most of the same games. It definitely pays to do your homework.

I currently use Augmented Steam in my browser and go there first if I'm looking to buy something from Steam so I know if there is a liwer price on it.
Unfortunately I think the Steam sale broke it cause it's not working. I think it links bavk to your istheteanydeal account and I cant sign in on that site. Getting bad gateway and 404 and oopps errors right now.
Will keep trying though.

Moliere wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:04 am What's great is that half the Steam games on sale that I want are also available at the same sale price on Epic. Buying them on Epic means an additional 33% off with the same easy return policy.

An eligible transaction is a purchase by an Epic Games account holder of a product priced at, or that adds up to when combined with another eligible product or products, $14.99 or more (or local currency equivalent)
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This coupon cannot be used on pre-purchases, non-game purchases such as add-ons (like DLC or season passes) or in-game purchases (such as in-game currency, like V-Bucks in Fortnite, or upgrades like Save the World mode) or these specific bundles: EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Ultimate Edition, Madden NFL 24 Deluxe Edition, and F1® 23 Champions Edition.

Punisher wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:44 pm

Moliere wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:04 am What's great is that half the Steam games on sale that I want are also available at the same sale price on Epic. Buying them on Epic means an additional 33% off with the same easy return policy.

How are you getting an extra 33% off? Is ot for everything?

The 33% Epic Coupon is automatically applied to eligible transactions by Epic Games account holders at checkout. The discount will apply to each eligible transaction AND Epic Games account holders will get another coupon each time they complete an eligible transaction. An eligible transaction is a purchase by an Epic Games account holder of a product priced at, or that adds up to when combined with another eligible product or products, $14.99 or more (or local currency equivalent), exclusive of tax and any other fees or charges, and with additional exclusions as stated below. Product pre-purchases are excluded from eligible transactions. See the FAQ below for more details.

The Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is live from December 13, 2023 at 11 AM Eastern Time to January 10, 2024 at 10:59 AM Eastern Time. Epic Coupons expire on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

WHAT QUALIFIES AS AN ELIGIBLE PRODUCT FOR THE EPIC COUPON?
The 33% Coupon can only be used on products, excluding pre-purchases, priced at, or combining to, $14.99 or more after any sale discounts have been applied. Taxes and other fees do not apply toward the minimum purchase requirement. This coupon cannot be used on pre-purchases, non-game purchases such as add-ons (like DLC or season passes) or in-game purchases (such as in-game currency, like V-Bucks in Fortnite, or upgrades like Save the World mode) or these specific bundles: EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Ultimate Edition, Madden NFL 24 Deluxe Edition, and F1® 23 Champions Edition.

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:33 pm Mafia Trilogy -67% $59.99 $19.79

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:15 pm Some number of weeklong deals