You probably have seen there name, but never paid any attention. I guess they have decided to become more involved or more active I should say. They are are offering a 6 month free membership using a coupon code. Warning, you do need a credit card for this, but any card will work. I used an old card that was no good or I wouldn't have been interested. They are a reputable company, I Just dont like handing out my card number.
Why would want to join. This is the short list for non members.
Discounted games sales/rental offerings from:* Buy.com offers millions of products in many different categories, and is pleased to offer ECA members $5.00 off any purchase of $75.00 or more on not only games, but movies and music as well!
* Dawdle.com – get a reduced sales commission of just 10.99%, including free payment processing, to re-sell your used games online. Dawdle is one of the leading portals dedicated to help sell your used games (and buy games from other gamers) online.
* Direct2Drive.com - get 10% off your game purchases from Direct2Drive.com. Their easy and secure system lets you download full pc games, arcade games, anime, game guides, and comics from home instead of dealing with waiting time and inventory stock-outs.
* GameFly - is offering members a 30-day free trial to their video game rental service, twice as long as normal and only for ECA members.
* GameHQ - is offering 10% off all pre-played games with free shipping.
* Good Old Games – get 20% off new game purchases from GoG.com, one of the leading destinations for download-to-own DRM-free classic PC games.
* NewEgg.com - get $10 off Patriot Gaming memory sticks from NewEgg.com, the second-largest online-only retailer in the United States.
* Rockybid.com- new members get 5 free bids. ECA members also get 5% off all bid packages anytime!
* ThinkGeek: get money off all orders between $25 and $50 from ThinkGeek.com, one of the leading online retailers for innovative technology products.Discounted Products/Subscriptions:
* Astro Gaming – get 10% off Astro Gaming’s pro-grade gaming gear including headsets, audio systems and other accessories.
* BringIt.com – a new an online community where gamers play games for money, is offering ECA members 25% of your deposit, matched.
* Warcry Network – members are invited to take advantage of a 30-day free-trial membership in the network's "Choice" program.
* IGN- offers ECA members 25% off an annual subscription to IGN Insider.Discounted Show/Event Admission:
* Infinite Bits – is offering our members a 10% discount on admission to their Miami-based gaming convention.
* NY ComiCon – is offering members a discount on the price of admission.
* TooManyGames – get $1 off entry to their gaming community events.Discounted/Free Trial offerings from:
* GameJobs – ECA members receive free resume uploads at GameJobs.com, the leading job board and career site serving the games business.
* Hyatt Hotels – members receive a 5-10% discount on room rates at Hyatt Hotels throughout the US and Canada.
* Prima Publishing – get 10% off over 500 hint books and strategy guides.
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Offer: GOG.com - or Good Old Games is the ultimate destination for classic PC games, Is offering ECA members 20% off of new game purchases! Please visit them and lock in your code.( this is a one time unique code)
There is also one to become a beta tester for games, but I'll leave that for a surprise.Not a very big deal, but I've never seen it before.
There is also more discounts and offers, just cant list them all.
Not to bad for free,
Enjoy
