5 ways to avoid paying full price for games

With game prices going up, Modojo examines 5 ways to avoid paying full price on games. They are in summary:

1. Wait for price drops
   
2. Go shopping online
   
3. Use a Best Buy gift card
4. Buy used games
   
5. Check the Cheap Ass Gamer forums

Hit the read link for full descriptions especially for number three's clever $5 off. Considering the upcoming holiday onslaught of new games, what are some of your favorite tactics to stay thrifty?

[Thanks, John]