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Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX

News | June 16, 2008 10:29 am
Last week, Gamefly sent word that they have finally opened their Austin, TX shipping center. The new center appears to serve Texas and states in the American heartland (see image). In addition, Gamefly promised more distro centers are on the way. Based on the current coverage area, a center in the NE (Boston area), Midwest (St Louis or Denver) or far Northwest (Seattle or Portland areas) appear to be logical destinations. Check out the e-mail announcement after the break.



We're excited to announce the opening of our newest Shipping Center in Austin, TX! Our Austin center will allow us to ship game rentals to the entire U.S. faster than ever.

We know that delivery times are very important to all our members. We're working with the USPS every day to speed up your shipping and get your games to you faster.

If you'd like to know whether Austin, Tampa, Pittsburgh, or Los Angeles is your primary Shipping Center, please check the return address on your next GameFly mailer or check your Membership Terms.

Have Fun,

The GameFly Team




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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
06/17/08 4:02 pm | #2
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good to hear. i might actually sign up now.
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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I read somewhere that the Austin shipping center is servicing the following states: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico.

now why the hell would they not include Missouri. Oklahoma is the state to the immediate south west of Missouri, Kansas is directly west of Missouri, and Arkansas is directly South. I STILL receive my games from California even though both Florida and Texas are closer! I could honestly get my games almost twice as fast if they could get their shit together and switch to either FL or TX
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good to hear. i might actually sign up now.



same here even though I've been a member twice now it may actaully get to me faster
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
06/17/08 5:19 pm | #5
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same here even though I've been a member twice now it may actaully get to me faster



I dont think the new shipping center will shit to Virginia so you would probably have the same shipping center that you had before :(
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06/17/08 5:32 pm | #6
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I dont think the new shipping center will shit to Virginia so you would probably have the same shipping center that you had before :(



oh thats gay
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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I know...they wont ship me the games from austin either and its only a 11 hour drive from here, i still get my games from cali which is a 24 hour drive.
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I know...they wont ship me the games from austin either and its only a 11 hour drive from here, i still get my games from cali which is a 24 hour drive.



thats fucking stupid
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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yeah it is pretty f'n stupid. I even email them about it and all they sent me was some automated response like "we are glad for your interest....our new shipping center in Austin TX will allow gamers to get their games faster blah blah blah. They didnt even answer the question I sent them, is pisses me off how some companies run their shit
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06/17/08 6:11 pm | #10
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Quote by TH3JUICEMAN:


I dont think the new shipping center will shit to Virginia so you would probably have the same shipping center that you had before :(




Same center yes, but as more centers open, that should mean less pressure on the existing centers and faster service...
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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Quote by TH3JUICEMAN:


yeah it is pretty f'n stupid. I even email them about it and all they sent me was some automated response like "we are glad for your interest....our new shipping center in Austin TX will allow gamers to get their games faster blah blah blah. They didnt even answer the question I sent them, is pisses me off how some companies run their shit



I wouldn't get too worked up over this. There could be several reasons (all speculative, but possible):

1. You will be getting a new shipping center (St Louis?) that will take over for California in the near future, so it makes no sense to change shipping center twice.

2. Currently, the United States Post Office (who Gamefly relies on) may have better logistics and makes it easier, cheaper or faster to ship from California to Mizzou than they do from Texas. Sometimes a straight line isn't the fastest or best way...

3. Now that the Texas center is open, California will have a ton of pressure removed from it so they should be more efficient and faster.

I'm thinking #1 is the most logical answer, especially in light of GameFly saying new shipping centers are coming...

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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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True Z....I wasnt too worked up over it, I just wish they would have given me an answer instead of beating around the bush
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leave it to the moderators to make you feel like an idiot....LMAO!!!!!

just messing with'cha juice
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
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Same center yes, but as more centers open, that should mean less pressure on the existing centers and faster service...



Yeah thats what i was thinking
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Re: Gamefly expands shipping centers to Austin, TX
06/17/08 8:52 pm | #15
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease open up one in the midwest.
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