Why is the game card cheaper than the online code? You would think when factoring in the cost of delivery and the materials it would be about the same
1251922
If I were to guess, it's because the card is the same pull-tab card I got and the codes are old, some too old to use.
1251923
Here's my hunch: 1. Microsoft doesn't want any online codes being sold for much cheaper than they're selling them, so they maintain pretty strict control over the price (i.e. it's the same everywhere). 2. When retailers sell the physical cards, they typically sell it for the card face value. Since they have inventory and distribution costs for this and still want to make a profit off of the sales, Microsoft still has to sell the cards to retailers at a lower price, say $20 less. 3. Amazon or its vendors get a similar deal as brick-and-mortar retailers on these cards, but they have lower costs than brick-and-mortar stores. So they can afford to sell these cards at a lower price than face value, and it ends up being lower price than the online codes. The economic incentives are all wrong here, and sadly until Microsoft and other vendors properly take this into account, there will continue to be wasteful distribution of physical cards when selling an electronic code is better for everyone.
1251924
I'm selling these for $38 each. 100% guarantee rating. Microsoft has discount wholesales so re-sellers can sell them in their store. If you have a legit business you can become a reseller after a TON of paperwork.Problem is most businesses up their prices to match Microsoft's price.If you want to get them at a real decent not price-gouged price hit me up.contact@bmmincorporated.c0m
311688
Only 1 card comes with your order. I was wondering the same thing before i placed my order. I'm thinking there are two different styles or types so there are showing them both.
1541731
We offer 100-packs also, with free shipping. Some others on Amazon are selling cheap knockoffs of our products, and play games with the shipping costs.Google us for more information. :-)
1583679
I am a little baffled. Amazon is clearly advertising 3 games with this card:http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_385638442_3?ie=UTF8&node;=7730641011&pf;_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf;_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf;_rd_r=1C2T2HDW88ZW9CXYE4CM&pf;_rd_t=201&pf;_rd_p=1679377142&pf;_rd_i=B00CZIQZ40
661975
I''ve actually bought these digital codes and given them to friends for a few years. Just make sure its the digital code and not the actual card when you order it or you'll have to wait until its delivered. Jot down the code and give it to the friend with instructions to contact you if they can't redeem it. Make Absolutely sure, the code is EXACT!
1556257
You end having to make a Origin account , which has all the games you buy online. I only downloaded it to my laptop. Unsure if they have limited download to just one computer. They give you a product code just like a CD copy .. I would just buy the CD though looking back..
1935382
Online game code just gives you the code rather then shipping you the physical card, so if you want to play right now rather then wait 3 days or more then do that.
1565601
my sons is doing the same thing he ordered a card online but don't know if its the right one
2049736
Like Trent said, that is what happens. You can purchase the game in the store, I've seen plenty at around the retail price (usually $23 or so).
1467395
No, delivery is through the postal system. It is a physical card with a code on it. The picture is an actual picture of the card.
1935386
The difference is that the online game code allows you to see the code as soon as you buy it,the other you have to wait for it to ship to you.
1796591
I agree with Roger, this stuff was never cheap, I'm paying now about what I paid by-the-can when it was sold locally in stores (though I could negotiate with some store managers and buy 12-pack cases for $16, that was nice. I should have stocked up), and it can't be that cheap to ship these. It would be really great if there weren't regular delays due to being out of stock, though, but that just gives me hope that it's popular enough to not disappear forever. A subscription plan like Amazon has with a lot of grocery items (where you save 15% for monthly deliveries) would be excellent, we could save about $4 a case and not have to remember to come back to re-order as often! I agree with Roger, this stuff was never cheap, I'm paying now about what I paid by-the-can when it was sold locally in stores (though I could negotiate with some store managers and buy 12-pack cases for $16, that was nice. I should have stocked up), and it can't be that cheap to ship these. It would be really great if there weren't regular delays due to being out of stock, though, but that just gives me hope that it's popular enough to not disappear forever. A subscription plan like Amazon has with a lot of grocery items (where you save 15% for monthly deliveries) would be excellent, we... » Read More I agree with Roger, this stuff was never cheap, I'm paying now about what I paid by-the-can when it was sold locally in stores (though I could negotiate with some store managers and buy 12-pack cases for $16, that was nice. I should have stocked up), and it can't be that cheap to ship these. It would be really great if there weren't regular delays due to being out of stock, though, but that just gives me hope that it's popular enough to not disappear forever. A subscription plan like Amazon has with a lot of grocery items (where you save 15% for monthly deliveries) would be excellent, we could save about $4 a case and not have to remember to come back to re-order as often! « Show Less
1476754
You don't necessarily have to by the original, but it doesn't make much sense because the amount of cards you get in the expansion is very small compared to the core game. Also, like others have said, its nice to have the instructions. If you can't buy them all, I know in the past they have provided the ability to print the cards for free. I think its worth buying them to support the company, but also the quality of the cards would be much worse if you printed them off.
965076
Looks absolutely the same to me. Probably just the store price vs amazon. Its too pricey
1568573
It comes in the for of a card with a scratch off behind it revealing the code. The card should come directly from the seller.
274515
It's the same card, but different packaging. Also, the rebate is only from certain vendors. Buydig.com has a better price for the right packaging and is a vendor on the rebate.
1344560
I honestly don't know. I set it up online and it seems it went through but I can't know until something really happens and I excersise it. But that's what it says. If I would have known that I probably would have bought it elsewhere online. Maybe Dick's Sporting Goods. They're fairly the same price.