If You're Game, Or Just Want To Play, This Site Is For You
Are You Game
Are You Game is a simple business providing a good web experience, solid customer service and a decent selection at good prices. They have been an online business since 1998, a web eternity.
Finding What Are You Game Sell
AreYouGame sells toys and games. That's it. You won't find hot software like Civilization IV or Madden here, but you will find DVD tie-ins to Star Wars and the WWE and even a Survivor board game. Are You Game doesn't skimp on pop culture, but remains a game, not a video game, store.
Games are organized by age, by interest and by "favorites". There are also well written staff reviews. The organization by grade and subject matter is very helpful, but consumers who can't find that they want can use the site's powerful search engine and search by keyword, price, age or interest.
Ordering At Are You Game
After navigating the site with ease with my youngest song next to me, we made our selections and easily checked out. The various seals, including Verisign, Hacker Safe and the Better Business Bureau were reassuring.
After placing our order on a Sunday night, we quickly received an email quickly showing all of my order information, including the order number, items and prices. Links and a toll-free telephone number were also included.
Early Tuesday morning we received a shipping confirmation. The confirmation offered a UPS tracking link, the tracking number and again, a toll-free number. And by Friday, the package was at our house, fast shipping for UPS.
Are You Game offers three different shipping styles, but the lowest shipping rate is $4.98. Costs quickly escalate and a three pound package can cost nearly $7. I suspect that is one way the company keeps its product prices low, but it still adds to the overall consumer cost and should not be ignored.
The Bottom Line, Clicks and All
AreYouGame is a fine online store selling toys and games. Prices are decent, site navigation, service is fine and shipping is a little expensive.
Five Things To Remember About Are You Game
1. This is a toy and game store, not a video game store.
2. The company has been in business since 1998, a long, long time.
3. Selection is good and prices are reasonable.
4. The search engine is robust and items are organized a variety of ways.
5. Customer service is solid, bordering on excellent.
