Play to close down their retail business...what does this mean for UK steelbooks?

[jonpeat]

Sorry if this is the wrong place but as it directly affects steelbooks (especially exclusives) in the UK I thought it would be a good heads up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-20953357

The news saddens me as Play were one of the best steelbook retailers. Their packaging and exclusives were second to none. I just hope someone picks up the baton........amazon I'm looking at you!

 

[gothichobbit]

I'm glad play.com closed down.

Their customer service was appalling !

 

[Flip]

I'm glad play.com closed down.

Their customer service was appalling !

are you serious think your mixing them up with zavvi

play.com's customer service was fantastic

only second to amazons customer service imo

 

[MarkusThatch]

Have to agree about play's customer service - I had a real run of bad luck with damaged steels from them but they were replaced no problem and they issued me the equivalent of £10 worth of play points. I miss them and really wish there was another more professional online retailer to provide steelbook competition for zavvi. Their customer service is simply woeful.

 

[jayce20]

me too I miss play zavvi does quite the same kind of exclusives steelies with same print runs but the cost went much expensive : average +40 %

 

[satanclaus]

lol, I'm on play Everyday and I'd not even noticed?!

 

[blu78]

me too I miss play zavvi does quite the same kind of exclusives steelies with same print runs but the cost went much expensive : average +40 %

If Zavvi took some of the great customer service that Play.com was known for, lowered their prices, and managed print runs a little better, they would be excellent for steelbooks!

 

[Shayid]

Didn't see that coming

 

[satanclaus]

Didn't see that coming

I didn't see it and it already happened!