The (old) GameRush/Blockbuster Thread

[Segasonic01]

Wartech-$15

Anyone know what they give for Farcry (wii)?

[mrhappi79]

I made out like a bandit today.

I got 3 copies of the Darkness, 3 HoV's, 2 Happy Feet's, and 1 Jaws

All in all:

Darkness: $17.54 -> $35
Hour of Victory: $16.24 -> $35
Happy Feet: - $11.69 -> $26
Jaws - $9.XX (cant find receipt) -> $19

I'm back up to $300 credit, but i figure I might as well milk it up just in case there arent any more decent flips for a while. Two more locations have all 4 games above in stock. I'm gonna head back tomorrow to get some more fodder.

Anyone know what Untold Legends for PS3 trades for? I bought a copy for myself for $11, but i figure if it trades decent, i'll trade it as well.

Is Happy Feet the one for Wii and Jaws trades in for $19 for which console?

[djkunai]

Is Happy Feet the one for Wii and Jaws trades in for $19 for which console?

Yes on Wii and Xbox only.

Okay, Wiki updated.

I also got a list of about 20 or so PS2/XB titles that are $4.99 or less @ GS that trade in for $.75 - $2.50. Mostly junk but for those by special GR you can double your money in credit ($3.75 into $7.50 after coupons and GR extra $5). I left it in my car so I'll update around 10:00pm PST with it. I managed to pick up another... 14 or so Darkness. And about 7 or so HoV. Plus a few Happy Feet. Which will become... about $900 by next Monday, assuming I don't find any more Darkness or HoV or Happy Feet. Which you shouldn't. Because I will. So that is really more like $1000+ in just a week, from $500 cash, which came from $700 in credit, which came from $350 cash, which came from $200 credit, which came from $100 cash about two weeks ago. I'm up $900 credit from my first $100 cash. Viva capitalism~



RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT - RANT -
-If you want to know trade in prices and it's between 10am and 10pm, CALL YOUR LOCAL BLOCKBUSTER/GAMERUSH! It's really lazy to have another CAG check a price for you UNLESS the stores are closed (specifically for us out on the west coast in the morning or the east coast at night). Prices never change during the middle of the day, so if it's that important, wait until you're done with work/school to call if the price isn't listed on CAG, then post that trade in price on this thread so others know. If you need to know a trade in price, it's presumed you actually live near a GameRush to begin with- so don't have other CAGs do your dirty work for you. This doesn't apply if you have idiot employees that won't give out trade prices over the phone.

-If the price in the Wiki was updated on a Tuesday (in this case, 11/06/07) then that price is STILL GOOD until the following Monday (11/12/07). Don't ask if the value is still good if it's been updated since last TUESDAY. That is why a lot of us on the west coast ask people on the east coast if HoV, Darkness, Happy Feet, etc are still good- we want to plan our route based of off trade values.

-Also, if you post on an internet forum asking for the nearest GR near you without realizing what a "store locator" is, you need help or a parent.

[nlyonssmith]

Kunai, what did you use to convert back to cash? or to convert to EB/GS credit?

[djkunai]

Kunai, what did you use to convert back to cash? or to convert to EB/GS credit?

I sell consoles to a nearby mom and pop store. I'm going to stock up on consoles and make a craigslist post in about two weeks, too.

[Bezerker]

Nintendo is gonna own the markup console sales for Christmas this year. I've seen DS lites go for $140 by themselves in the past week. It may be even better to sell on craigslist. I was able to find another 2 Darkness, 2 Hov's, another jaws, and another happy feet. I'm up to $500ish in credit.

I'm wondering how limited the LE Rock Band set will be. If its gonna be a moderately low number, ill pre-order a couple, i'm sure those will hold up real nice on ebay.

[io]

You guys are funny... I was in a Gamestop today and forgot my little list of good BB games in the car. I didn't see any HoV and forgot about Darkness. They had one Happy Feet. As a result I let out a big "meh" to the whole idea. I didn't feel like it was at all worth it to drive to another EB or GS. I'd rather keep my credit there anyway...

I suppose if I could get some new releases at the 10 mile away BB store that occasionally has a handful of new games then it might be worth it to double my EB/GS credit (as I'd be buying them there or at GC otherwise). But without any knowledge of what they might get in or when they'll get it, it is more hassle than it is worth.

I couldn't imagine being able to walk into a Blockbuster branded store and actually buy something like a Wii or PS3. Unbelieveable... (for those who weren't around earlier this year, even my GR, before it closed in March, never got one a Wii and they only got 4 PS3s and sold them all to a dealer).

And now I see that the EB/GS 25% off coupon expires tomorrow. Oh well...

[mrhappi79]

I just got back from Blockbuster where I flipped two copies of Darkness 360. They had a Wii there and when I tried to buy it the employee told me that I couldn't buy it with the Value Card. At first I thought he was joking but he said that it's against Blockbuster policy to buy consoles using their very own value card. He said something about there being major employee fraud regarding VCs and that's why the policy exists. I then asked him if I could buy a Gift Card and use it to buy the Wii and he said that it's the same thing and that I still wouldn't be able to purchase the Wii. Needless to say I got very upset but calmly asked for a manager. He then pointed to an empty spot on his shirt to indicate that he WAS the manager. He said I could speak to the store manager when she next comes in but that she too would say the same thing.

Ummmm, I thought I could buy anything with the Value Card including video game consoles seeing as how I traded video games to get credit on the card. Either it's a policy that's always existed or I ran into some hardass employee. Anyone know if this is the case?

[Chitown021]

I just got back from Blockbuster where I flipped two copies of Darkness 360. They had a Wii there and when I tried to buy it the employee told me that I couldn't buy it with the Value Card. At first I thought he was joking but he said that it's against Blockbuster policy to buy consoles using their very own value card. He said something about there being major employee fraud regarding VCs and that's why the policy exists. I then asked him if I could buy a Gift Card and use it to buy the Wii and he said that it's the same thing and that I still wouldn't be able to purchase the Wii. Needless to say I got very upset but calmly asked for a manager. He then pointed to an empty spot on his shirt to indicate that he WAS the manager. He said I could speak to the store manager when she next comes in but that she too would say the same thing.

Ummmm, I thought I could buy anything with the Value Card including video game consoles seeing as how I traded video games to get credit on the card. Either it's a policy that's always existed or I ran into some hardass employee. Anyone know if this is the case?


I remember this being covered in the old thread but I don't remember the specifics. io is sort of the BB guru, he could probably answer this.

[botticus]

It is NOT policy that you can't buy hardware with value cards, but some managers choose to make that a reality.

Or to clarify, if it is policy, then apparently only a tiny fraction of managers know of this policy. So I tend towards the former.

[nlyonssmith]

I was told about this when I first started trading. The manager said it was different store to store. you can however use store credit to buy consoles, so if you want to leave it on an account at a store when you trade, try that.

I bet IO has more details.

[mrhappi79]

It is NOT policy that you can't buy hardware with value cards, but some managers choose to make that distinction.

Or to clarify, if it is policy, then apparently only a tiny fraction of managers know of this policy. So I tend towards the former.
Do you suggest I speak to the store manager about this? I was thinking of calling their Customer Service line to find out if it is their policy.

Who is IO btw?

[io]

We've seen this type of thing posted by CAGs in the past. I don't think it is a Blockbuster policy, but it may be a policy at that store. Certainly most don't enforce it if it is a Blockbuster policy (and I really doubt it is). Is there another store you can try?

It would certainly throw a wrench into djkunai's plans if it became official policy :lol:.

Edit - Man, you people blasted out the answers while I composed my silly message. Basically, I agree with what Botticus said. Either it is NOT a system-wide policy (most likely) or it is very loosely enforced.

[sasukekun]

So, is it a weird fluke that I got my store credit on gift cards?

[mrhappi79]

We've seen this type of thing posted by CAGs in the past. I don't think it is a Blockbuster policy, but it may be a policy at that store. Certainly most don't enforce it if it is a Blockbuster policy (and I really doubt it is). Is there another store you can try?

It would certainly throw a wrench into djkunai's plans if it became official policy :lol:.

Edit - Man, you people blasted out the answers while I composed my silly message. Basically, I agree with what Botticus said. Either it is NOT a system-wide policy (most likely) or it is very loosely enforced.
There is another blockbuster store I can try. But now I'm skeptical as to whether or not they're gonna have the same policy enforcement there.

Do regular blockbuster sell consoles?

Also if they do take store credit for consoles, would I be able to transfer my value card credit to store credit?

[galvatron2k1]

I just got back from Blockbuster where I flipped two copies of Darkness 360. They had a Wii there and when I tried to buy it the employee told me that I couldn't buy it with the Value Card. At first I thought he was joking but he said that it's against Blockbuster policy to buy consoles using their very own value card. He said something about there being major employee fraud regarding VCs and that's why the policy exists. I then asked him if I could buy a Gift Card and use it to buy the Wii and he said that it's the same thing and that I still wouldn't be able to purchase the Wii. Needless to say I got very upset but calmly asked for a manager. He then pointed to an empty spot on his shirt to indicate that he WAS the manager. He said I could speak to the store manager when she next comes in but that she too would say the same thing.

Ummmm, I thought I could buy anything with the Value Card including video game consoles seeing as how I traded video games to get credit on the card. Either it's a policy that's always existed or I ran into some hardass employee. Anyone know if this is the case?

I bought my Halo 3 Edition 360 with a value card, so I don't think it's policy. By the way, traded these 2 in today - still holding their value...

Forza 2 - $32
Fuzion Frenzy 2 - $15

[Rob26Smith]

Just came back from BB and bought a Wii and Wireless headset for the 360 using my value card. No problems!!!

[mrhappi79]

Just came back from BB and bought a Wii and Wireless headset for the 360 using my value card. No problems!!!

Congratulations!!! :applause:

[$hady]

In the past month i've bought both a Wii and a 80gb PS3 with value cards at 2 different stores. The PS3 was paid off with 4 GCs and the manager rung me up since he had to go in the back and get the system. The Wii was 2 gift cards..... Once I get to around $150 I usually start a new card just so I don't raise eyebrows when the employee gives you your card back and says WOW you got XXX.XX in credit ...

Didn't make it out today so gonna make my last run in the morning before the GS coupon expires. :D

[scott2hotcott]

I paid for over half of my 60gb PS3 with a Value Card and a Gift Card.

[djkunai]

I've bought over 15 consoles in the past few months with value cards no problem. Franchise stores do make their own rules, however.

[Unknown50862]

Ok, I'm going crazy, trying to find the closest GameRush, and their local store finder doesn't really help much. It is starting to seem like there isn't a GR, within the whole state of Virginia.

Does anyone know of a GameRush within Virginia or it's surrounding states?

[CaptPete]

In the past month i've bought both a Wii and a 80gb PS3 with value cards at 2 different stores. The PS3 was paid off with 4 GCs and the manager rung me up since he had to go in the back and get the system. The Wii was 2 gift cards..... Once I get to around $150 I usually start a new card just so I don't raise eyebrows when the employee gives you your card back and says WOW you got XXX.XX in credit ...

Didn't make it out today so gonna make my last run in the morning before the GS coupon expires. :D

This isn't just a question for you, but since you're talking about systems...

How can you tell if a store sells systems? Do all Blockbusters potentially have them (well, excluding franchise stores, which seem to be able to do what they want!), or just GameRush stores? I haven't even thought to ask, since we've just got Blockbusters here. But if they could have a PS3, I'll definetely be making a trip around to some local blockbusters tomorrow!

[djkunai]

It's raining, it's pouring, Kunai keeps on scoring.
At GameStop he'll shop 'til he'll drop,
Then flip at GameRush in the morning....

[$hady]

This isn't just a question for you, but since you're talking about systems...

How can you tell if a store sells systems? Do all Blockbusters potentially have them (well, excluding franchise stores, which seem to be able to do what they want!), or just GameRush stores? I haven't even thought to ask, since we've just got Blockbusters here. But if they could have a PS3, I'll definetely be making a trip around to some local blockbusters tomorrow!
GR stores carry systems BB do not, at least around me...
oops just saw you only have BB guess you dont need the GR location finder for numbers... I'd call rather than driving around.

Ok, I'm going crazy, trying to find the closest GameRush, and their local store finder doesn't really help much. It is starting to seem like there isn't a GR, within the whole state of Virginia.

Does anyone know of a GameRush within Virginia or it's surrounding states?
If you just trying to trade BB gives the same credit as GR BUT you are limited to there smaller game selection..

[io]

Ok, I'm going crazy, trying to find the closest GameRush, and their local store finder doesn't really help much. It is starting to seem like there isn't a GR, within the whole state of Virginia.

Does anyone know of a GameRush within Virginia or it's surrounding states?

I can tell you that a year or so ago when I was still travelling to DC I checked on GR in VA in MD and there were none that I could find anywhere near there. I think you have to head to Ohio or Georgia, perhaps North and South Carolina, to find any. They like to put them in places I don't ever have the need or desire to visit. Out West, they are pretty much only in Southern California. See my previous comment ;). Right now the nearest GR to me (that I know about - in Fresno, CA) is about 740 miles away, with an estimated driving time of 12 hours according to Mapquest. Needless to say I don't go to GR much any more.

[Agrippan]

I can add that I'm pretty sure there's no GR in SC or NC. On the upside, the BB employees have been very helpful with my trade-ins.

[io]

I can add that I'm pretty sure there's no GR in SC or NC. On the upside, the BB employees have been very helpful with my trade-ins.

Are you sure about that? Or did they all close recently? We had a CAG that was pretty active at GR a year or so ago and he was in one of the Carolinas. He was definitely buying systems and the like so it was GR, not just a regular BB. I'm sure some of you remember him: Camelking-something-or-another was his user name ;). (looked it up - Camelking6969 it must have been).

[Agrippan]

Are you sure about that? Or did they all close recently? We had a CAG that was pretty active at GR a year or so ago and he was in one of the Carolinas. He was definitely buying systems and the like so it was GR, not just a regular BB. I'm sure some of you remember him: Camelking-something-or-another was his user name ;). (looked it up - Camelking6969 it must have been).
Hmm, I'll spend a couple minutes with the locator and see if anything comes up.

EDIT: Yea, sorry but I was way off; there are plenty of GR stores in NC around the Charlotte area and also a bunch in SC.

[botticus]

It's raining, it's pouring, Kunai keeps on scoring.
At GameStop he'll shop 'til he'll drop,
Then flip at GameRush in the morning....Why do I have a feeling that if Blockbuster still bans people, kunai will be the one to find out?

[Unknown50862]

Hmm, I'll spend a couple minutes with the locator and see if anything comes up.

EDIT: Yea, sorry but I was way off; there are plenty of GR stores in NC around the Charlotte area and also a bunch in SC.

Thank you! The thing is, is that I have 10 copies of both Forza 2 and Fuzion Frenzy 2 (Tropicana Twister...hehe), and GR/BB seem like the best bet for trade-ins. Now the reason I need a GR, is because my Xbox 360 has been broken for awhile now, and I've been keeping it alive with the towel trick, but it has gotten to the point, to where I need to do it every other day.

One last question. I've seen some discussion on this, but no solid answer. Is it confirmed that BBs do not carry consoles, or is it just unlikely?

[Agrippan]

One last question. I've seen some discussion on this, but no solid answer. Is it confirmed that BBs do not carry consoles, or is it just unlikely?

I know I've never seen any consoles at any of the BBs I've been to, but I don't know for sure.

[Bezerker]

I'm pretty sure that Blockbusters get the bare minimum. They seem to do random new games/pre-orders, and some accessories.

I'm thinking about moving some credit to EB/GS so i can get the new Zune next week. Turning $50 GR credit into $32 EB doesnt seem worth it to me as its almost bringing me back down to the 50% gain that i got from the start. I was wondering if anyone knew any decent cheap titles to trade? EB's doing a Trade 5 get 30% bonus deal for the rest of the month.

[grecianfox]

I have never had a problem buying a console at a GR using a value card.

[doubledown]

I'm assuming no CoD4 sightings yet? Man, I should really try to flip some games....maybe today at lunch, I just don't have to time to run to 2-3 different stores. I guess I'll settle with my $380 in credit thus far.

Now I have the dilemma to get a 360 Elite and sell my premium....or just get a lot of games.

[awp]

I'm in Greenville, SC and had no problem buying a Wii console just a few days ago with a GameRush Value Card. And BTW, there are a few regular BB stores around here selling Playstation 3 consoles. I think partly because the GR stores weren't selling them.

[gorgo]

Anyone see Scene It 360 at GR yet?

[mrhappi79]

Anyone here know and Los Angeles GR or BB that DO sell consoles and let you pay with a Value Card?

[Joe Fongul]

I made some trades last night which you can add to the Wiki if needed:

Sonic The Hedgehog (360) $8
Bulletwitch $15
Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3) $16
Tourist Trophy $6
Call Of Duty 2 (360) $10

Purchased Naruto:Rise of a Ninja for 360 (Wish I would have went to GS instead to buy some HoV & Darkness, but my wife wanted to get home & I had a poker game to get to...)

[JJSP]

Here's to hoping there's another $10 off any used 360 game coupon at EB since the 25% is dead today.

[mkernan]

Just FYI, I just picked up COD4 at my local GR a few minutes ago. One day ahead of when they claimed they'd have it (and two days after *most* normal stores got it). Just thought I'd share. They had a handful of copies and also a few copies of the limited edition.

[hotwls13]

WOOHOO! :applause: I just got off the phone with one of my GR's and they have 3 Wii's in stock! I am going after work to get one. Now I don't have to try to pawn off my GR credit on ebay.

Too bad the Wii will have to remain hidden until Dec 25th. :(

On another note:
I just ordered the component cables for it from Dealextreme for $6. :bouncy:

[djkunai]

Wiki updated. I'm also trying to compile a list of stores that are still offering the $5 bonus (also on the wiki). If your local GR still offers it, please post!

[stoned99]

In for a couple more, just to highlight this one.

PS2 Jaws Unleashed gets 19$, if you have an edge and are using the 25% 3 deal, this can make you an easy 8$, not as good as the darkness profits, but I like to mix it up a little to at least seem like I'm trading different stuff.

[awp]

Just FYI, I just picked up COD4 at my local GR a few minutes ago. One day ahead of when they claimed they'd have it (and two days after *most* normal stores got it). Just thought I'd share. They had a handful of copies and also a few copies of the limited edition.

Still no COD4 at my local store. They say it should be in tomorrow for sure.

[djkunai]

Waiting for CoD4 as well. Did find Wiis at most GR I called. Seems like CA is stocked right now.

[Warner1281]

A little late to the party, but anyways...

regarding giftcards to buy consoles... that is definitely only one or two store's policy. Most likely those stores had some sort of employee theft regarding giftcards and implemented their own policy to stop/curb it. A call to corporate should allow you a one time exception to that store's policy, but if you've traded a lot of one or two particular games to several stores (darkness, jaws, HoV, etc.), I would refrain from calling since they can see your history at all the stores combined. So they will see that you have traded in 8 copies of each game to the local area, figure something fishy is going on, and but a ban on your trading account. Also a good reason not to raise a stink over it at that one store since they might get a bug up their ass and start calling local stores to find out what you've been up to over there.

[Warner1281]

Re: CoD4...

All stores that will be carrying the game should be getting them Friday in the early afternoon (around 1-2ish). Add the amount of time it takes most of the incompetent managers to figure out what to do with them and you're looking at it being on the shelf no later than 6PM.

[hotwls13]

A little late to the party, but anyways...

regarding giftcards to buy consoles... that is definitely only one or two store's policy. Most likely those stores had some sort of employee theft regarding giftcards and implemented their own policy to stop/curb it. A call to corporate should allow you a one time exception to that store's policy, but if you've traded a lot of one or two particular games to several stores (darkness, jaws, HoV, etc.), I would refrain from calling since they can see your history at all the stores combined. So they will see that you have traded in 8 copies of each game to the local area, figure something fishy is going on, and but a ban on your trading account. Also a good reason not to raise a stink over it at that one store since they might get a bug up their ass and start calling local stores to find out what you've been up to over there.

I have gotten the look a few times when I had bought consoles in the past. I even got one guy that said "we can't take gift cards to purchase consoles", but all it took was me saying "this is store credit, I can use it on anything in the store" and a manger to straighten him out. I'm not a gross polluter, but I have done my share of trading in the same game 3 times in a week, and they have never said anything. I don't flip, and I always have my games opened (so they don't think i stole them).

I plan to pickup a Wii in about 15 minutes. :)

[jdawgg76]

Anybody know what Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged for the 360 trades in for? I looked for it in the Wiki under X, L, A and U. . .

[Bezerker]

Just a heads up for anyone moving credit from GR/BB to EB/GS. Halo 3 is worth $45 after the bonus 30% if you trade 5 games. I doubt they'll let you trade in 5 copies of Halo 3, so you may want to find some filler items to go with them.

[nlyonssmith]

Taking 5 copies of Halo is YMMV. The best idea is to call the GS, ask if they will, if they say yes, ask for their name.

I may try this.

[djkunai]

360 Madden 06 $4.99 at GS, $3.24 after edge and coupon. Gets $8 at GR.

[JJSP]

360 Madden 08 $4.99 at GS, $3.24 after edge and coupon. Gets $8 at GR.
Wait, Madden '08 is only five bucks?

[creeeaature]

No, that can't be right

[mrhappi79]

YAY!!! After all the drama yesterday when I tried to buy a Wii using a Value Card and was denied, I spoke to the store manager and I convinced her to let me use the VC to buy the Wii. The same supervisor was there from last night and I couldn't help but have a huge :D on my face when I told him the store manager had ok'ed it. Of course he called her on the spot and asked if it was ok to sell the Wii to "the guy" and he had no choice but to do so :)

[sasukekun]

What's the difference between the Value Card and a gift card. I traded in a few copies of Disaega 2 to them and they put the trade-in credit on gift cards.

[SGT Killjoy]

my store in newport, ky got 2 wiis also. must be national. they sold real quick.

[SGT Killjoy]

What's the difference between the Value Card and a gift card. I traded in a few copies of Disaega 2 to them and they put the trade-in credit on gift cards.

honestly i think nothing, although a gcard might expire and a value card might not.

[sasukekun]

honestly i think nothing, although a gcard might expire and a value card might not.
Nice thing about California is that gift cards have no expiration date :)

[hotwls13]

Got my Wii! They got three in yesterday, had two at 5:15, only one after I left. :bouncy:

Now to hide it in the attic for Christmas! I'm sure I will have a ton of stuff for it by then.

I pre-ordered a copy of Mario Galaxy at TRU tonight.

Am I supposed to fill something out online to get some Wii gloves or something? I remember reading about it a while back, but I didn't own a Wii yet.

Also, do I need more robust wrist straps? I don't want my 42" LCD getting jacked up.

One last Wii question, what do I need in the way of controllers? I don't want to get a bunch of controllers that just sit in a drawer.

[nietzsche74]

Re: CoD4...

All stores that will be carrying the game should be getting them Friday in the early afternoon (around 1-2ish). Add the amount of time it takes most of the incompetent managers to figure out what to do with them and you're looking at it being on the shelf no later than 6PM.


I assume you're referring to CoD4 for rental. The "1-2"ish for game shipments since I had contacted my GR a few weeks ago in hoped of getting their 1 retail copy of Jericho (....because I found the premise intriguing and am a bit of a Hellraiser fan) and was told their shipment was expected about that time (of course, Jericho wasn't in it!). I haven't rented anything since COD3 for the original xbox a number of days following it's release, so I have no idea how they schedule games for rental (apparantly not the same way they do movies!). So is the typical Gamerush process to get their shipments in the afternoon on friday, and then have an employee sometime during business hours of that day organize everything on the shelves for rental?

[DisturbedZen]

Ran into shit today, not sure if anyone else did...

I tried to trade in a few games, then they told me my accounts, and everyone else with the same last name would be BANNED from trading... Why? Due to the 5 for $25 coupon. Anyone else run into this problem? I traded in on Tuesday with no hiccups... Well, except for them "having too many copies" of that game so they wouldn't take it.

This occurred in Temple City, CA at approximately 8:05pm PST.

[djkunai]

Ran into shit today, not sure if anyone else did...

I tried to trade in a few games, then they told me my accounts, and everyone else with the same last name would be BANNED from trading... Why? Due to the 5 for $25 coupon. Anyone else run into this problem? I traded in on Tuesday with no hiccups... Well, except for them "having too many copies" of that game so they wouldn't take it.

This occurred in Temple City, CA at approximately 8:05pm PST.

No, and the fact that they are banning everyone with the same last name as you shows the ineptness of the employees. It's careless and unnecessary profiling.

:360:
Madden 06 - $8

:xbox:
Ghost Recon Island Thunder - $1.25
LOTR FOTR - $1
LOTR TT - $1

[Bezerker]

Value cards are for store only. Gift cards can be used online.

Great find on Madden 06 Kunai. All of the stores in 20 miles have 4+.

[soonerdoc]

picked up COD4 this afternoon in OKC

[sasukekun]

Still waiting for my local Gamerush/BB to get Naruto (360) in.

[nietzsche74]

Ran into shit today, not sure if anyone else did...

I tried to trade in a few games, then they told me my accounts, and everyone else with the same last name would be BANNED from trading... Why? Due to the 5 for $25 coupon. Anyone else run into this problem? I traded in on Tuesday with no hiccups... Well, except for them "having too many copies" of that game so they wouldn't take it.

This occurred in Temple City, CA at approximately 8:05pm PST.

Good thing trade accounts aren't linked between stores. Hope you didn't use that coupon anywhere else:shame:

[DisturbedZen]

Good thing trade accounts aren't linked between stores. Hope you didn't use that coupon anywhere else:shame:

Thats funny, to be perfectly honest, I did not use the coupon. My cousin, did. Who obviously has the same last name as me.

But if thats the case, I will give it a shot to trade in at my local store around campus and see what I get from there...

[botticus]

Thats funny, to be perfectly honest, I did not use the coupon. My cousin, did. Who obviously has the same last name as me.

But if thats the case, I will give it a shot to trade in at my local store around campus and see what I get from there...If you didn't use the coupon - meaning your account wasn't used by your cousin - I'd just go bitch to the district manager. There's no way they can ban you for something someone did with, as far as they can say, no relation to you.

[doubledown]

I hope to pick up CoD4 today...I was hoping at lunchtime here in MI, we'll see if they have it....if not, I will stop at another on my way home.

I'm still tempted to get a Wii...although, I may just use it for EBAY as it still sells well and it would be the best way to convert credit to cash. I actually want to TRY the Wii....but I'm not sure I would really enjoy it for more than 5 minutes.

[Unknown50862]

So how many copies of the same game, would you say, is a safe bet to trade-in in one day? And would I be able to go to multiple stores on the same day? Like I said before I have 10 copies of both Fuzion Frenzy 2 and Forza 2, and I'm not really in the mood of getting banned.

[botticus]

I'll be calling my Blockbuster and GameRush today to check on some new games. But if they have neither Battalion Wars or Fire Emblem, it looks like it's time to start buying Christmas presents with my credit.

[ShaJay]

I have BIG Question , people say you can use the giftcards online. I see no site where you can. Please direct me to the site that giftcards can be used online

[ShaJay]

nevermind i see it its ashame you cant buy games at bb online

[awp]

Wish that 25% coupon still worked at EB. I need just a little bit more credit at BB and 3 Madden '06 copies would have been perfect -- <$10 for $24 credit.

My local K-Marts are cleaned out.

[Slim Gatsby]

Two copies of The Darkness for $17.XX AC at Gamestop got turned in to BlockBuster for $80.XX, which bought me XenoSaga III (complete and perfect, $15), Wild Arms 3 (great shape, DVD case is cracked though, $9.99), and Metroid Prime 3 (new, $50). There are generally slim pickings at my BlockBuster stores, so I generally take what I can get. I missed a Guitar Hero for the Wii by like an hour, apparently.

[stoned99]

Still waiting for my local Gamerush/BB to get Naruto (360) in.

They had that at mine last night. I picked up the Star Wars Lego Sage for wii, I'm a lightsaber waving fool :)

[doubledown]

No CoD4 at my local GameRush at 11:15ish am....they said probably later today. They did hav erental copies.

No Wii's either. I was tempted to get one, as I have the credit and I may or may not keep it....I guess it COULD be fun for a little.

[Snake2715]

No CoD4 at my local GameRush at 11:15ish am....they said probably later today. They did hav erental copies.

No Wii's either. I was tempted to get one, as I have the credit and I may or may not keep it....I guess it COULD be fun for a little.


Its fun man don't even buy any games bring it home with wii sports and go in aimed at having fun. I am sure you might be surprised.

[kevlar51]

Got my Wii! They got three in yesterday, had two at 5:15, only one after I left. :bouncy:

Now to hide it in the attic for Christmas! I'm sure I will have a ton of stuff for it by then.

I pre-ordered a copy of Mario Galaxy at TRU tonight.

Am I supposed to fill something out online to get some Wii gloves or something? I remember reading about it a while back, but I didn't own a Wii yet.

Also, do I need more robust wrist straps? I don't want my 42" LCD getting jacked up.

One last Wii question, what do I need in the way of controllers? I don't want to get a bunch of controllers that just sit in a drawer.


Depending on how new the system is, it might have the gloves in the box. If not, you'll need the wii serial number to order them.

The wrist straps in your box should be the more robust ones; the skinny ones got switched out early in the Wii's life.

How many people are going to be playing it? I've used all four many times, but I think I've only used four nunchucks at the same time once. I'd say pick up a second one (go ahead and get Wii Play), and then see how much you need extras from there.

[doubledown]

Its fun man don't even buy any games bring it home with wii sports and go in aimed at having fun. I am sure you might be surprised.

Yeah, that would be my idea with one....just play Wii Sports for a while. It may get a bit tiresome though....but, with credit to burn, it almost seems "free" to me.

[Warner1281]

I assume you're referring to CoD4 for rental. The "1-2"ish for game shipments since I had contacted my GR a few weeks ago in hoped of getting their 1 retail copy of Jericho (....because I found the premise intriguing and am a bit of a Hellraiser fan) and was told their shipment was expected about that time (of course, Jericho wasn't in it!). I haven't rented anything since COD3 for the original xbox a number of days following it's release, so I have no idea how they schedule games for rental (apparantly not the same way they do movies!). So is the typical Gamerush process to get their shipments in the afternoon on friday, and then have an employee sometime during business hours of that day organize everything on the shelves for rental?

For non-gamerush blockbusters, the schedule of shipments goes as follows (for games). Anything that will be sold as new will be received on Tuesday sometime before noon. Since all they have to do is pull it out of the box and put the display box on the shelf, it should go out immediately. For rentals, they usually arrive on Friday around 1-2ish and those actually have to get prepped (empty rental boxes put on the shelf so they can be exchaned behind the counter, etc.). So depending on the abilities of the morning manager, they may or may not be available by shift change at 5PM. If the morning manager doesn't know how to do it, then the night manager usually has to do it as one of their first tasks, otherwise they lose out on a lot of rental revenue cause the product isn't out on the shelf during peak time (5:30-8:30PM). I almost always work as the Friday night manager and have to do this when I first walk in the door. :roll:

[djkunai]

For non-gamerush blockbusters, the schedule of shipments goes as follows (for games). Anything that will be sold as new will be received on Tuesday sometime before noon. Since all they have to do is pull it out of the box and put the display box on the shelf, it should go out immediately. For rentals, they usually arrive on Friday around 1-2ish and those actually have to get prepped (empty rental boxes put on the shelf so they can be exchaned behind the counter, etc.). So depending on the abilities of the morning manager, they may or may not be available by shift change at 5PM. If the morning manager doesn't know how to do it, then the night manager usually has to do it as one of their first tasks, otherwise they lose out on a lot of rental revenue cause the product isn't out on the shelf during peak time (5:30-8:30PM). I almost always work as the Friday night manager and have to do this when I first walk in the door. :roll:

West Coast gets their consoles on Thursday and new games on Friday.

[stoned99]

COD4 and Mario Olympics picked up from Garden Grove GR

[botticus]

So, Lego Star Wars, and Mario & Sonic so far... I'm guessing they're going to stock every Wii game other than the ones I want to buy there.

Oh dear Lord, bad time to call GameRush: "Hi, I wanted to check if you had a couple new games for sale." ".... we have some Xbox 360s." "No, I wanted to see if you had some Wii games in stock." "No, we don't have any Wiis right now." "No, I mean games, not the system." "Games?" And she said they don't have Fire Emblem. Which doesn't mean much, I think.

And my local BB doesn't either. Fucking Blockbuster, why do I bother getting store credit there?

[Masterkyo]

My local GR BB's is now full stocks new games (Wii, 360, PS3, PSP, and DS).

[doubledown]

Well, I did it....I picked up a Wii. Now, do I keep it or Ebay it to turn my credit into about he same amount of cash?

I'm leaning towards keeping it, just something to have. I only have $120 in credit now....but I need another controller, so that is an issue. I passed on CoD4 for now, but Iwil eventually get it (none of my friends have it yet....but if they get it, Iwill).

So, what do I need for a Wii now?

[KrayzieKMF]

damn it the gamerush I was just in had 5 wii's yesterday! a day late lol

[io]

For non-gamerush blockbusters, the schedule of shipments goes as follows (for games). Anything that will be sold as new will be received on Tuesday sometime before noon. Since all they have to do is pull it out of the box and put the display box on the shelf, it should go out immediately.

The only Blockbuster that I know of that sells new games told me they get their new games in a shipment on Thursday.

Do we have any more reports of what the regular stores are getting? I'm sure they'll get Mario Galaxy but I already have multiple sources for that. I might be tempted on Lego Star Wars, though, with my BB credit.

[hotwls13]

Depending on how new the system is, it might have the gloves in the box. If not, you'll need the wii serial number to order them.

The wrist straps in your box should be the more robust ones; the skinny ones got switched out early in the Wii's life.

How many people are going to be playing it? I've used all four many times, but I think I've only used four nunchucks at the same time once. I'd say pick up a second one (go ahead and get Wii Play), and then see how much you need extras from there.

It will most likely be just me and my son, though my wife may play the wii sometimes. So, i guess I will get the Wii Play (comes with controller right?). I will probably pick that up on Tuesday when I get the Mario Galaxy at TRU. That way i can use the $25 gift card towards Wii Play!

Thanks for the info, it will be a fun Christmas.

PS any awesome clearances on Wii games I should be aware of? I've been out of the loop since I didn't own one.

[io]

No Wii's either. I was tempted to get one, as I have the credit and I may or may not keep it....I guess it COULD be fun for a little.

Metroid Prime 3 and Mario Galaxy ought to make it fun for more than a little ;). At THIS point, with Galaxy poised to come out and getting excellent reviews, I can't see the point of holding off any longer. All the "wait and see on the games" excuses are out the window now ;).

hotwls13 - Definitely get Wii Play. It gets put down a lot on CAG and on places like IGN but I really liked the game collection (and if you think of it as only being $10 it is a great deal). Yes, it comes with one Wii remote. You might want to get a second Nunchuk as well, but it probably isn't absolutely necessary. 2 Wii remotes + 1 Nunchuk will be enough for most of Wii Sports, Wii Play, Metroid (should you get that), and Mario Galaxy. The tanks game in Wii Play is better with the Nunchuk and if you play it 2-player then you might want 2. But it might not be worth getting a second one just for that. I have 4 Wii remotes and 3 nunchuks and I haven't even opened the 4th Wii remote. I thought my daughter would be playing Mario Party with us but she hasn't been interested.

You may also want to consider getting Link's Crossbow Training in a few weeks. For $20 you get the Wii Zapper accessory (a plastic gun shell for the Wii remote) and a variety of Zelda-themed shooting minigames to try it out. It seems like a pretty good deal to me.

[KrayzieKMF]

It will most likely be just me and my son, though my wife may play the wii sometimes. So, i guess I will get the Wii Play (comes with controller right?). I will probably pick that up on Tuesday when I get the Mario Galaxy at TRU. That way i can use the $25 gift card towards Wii Play!

Thanks for the info, it will be a fun Christmas.

PS any awesome clearances on Wii games I should be aware of? I've been out of the loop since I didn't own one.

yeah, wii play comes with a remote

black friday at bestbuy has ssx blur for $15
circuit city will have mario galaxy for $35 ($10 more than TRU after GC but not too bad), red steel $10 and happy feet for $10

no real clearance deals besides the games based on movies

[nlyonssmith]

So, Lego Star Wars, and Mario & Sonic so far... I'm guessing they're going to stock every Wii game other than the ones I want to buy there.

Oh dear Lord, bad time to call GameRush: "Hi, I wanted to check if you had a couple new games for sale." ".... we have some Xbox 360s." "No, I wanted to see if you had some Wii games in stock." "No, we don't have any Wiis right now." "No, I mean games, not the system." "Games?" And she said they don't have Fire Emblem. Which doesn't mean much, I think.

And my local BB doesn't either. Fucking Blockbuster, why do I bother getting store credit there?

ask them to order it for you. Better yet, ask them about 1.5 weeks ahead of the release date and preorder it. I have had 0 problems doing this.

[jdawgg76]

It will most likely be just me and my son, though my wife may play the wii sometimes. So, i guess I will get the Wii Play (comes with controller right?). I will probably pick that up on Tuesday when I get the Mario Galaxy at TRU. That way i can use the $25 gift card towards Wii Play!

Thanks for the info, it will be a fun Christmas.

PS any awesome clearances on Wii games I should be aware of? I've been out of the loop since I didn't own one.

I generally ignore Wii stuff since I don't have one yet:bomb: , but Target just put a bunch of stuff on clearance this week. I remember seeing a Metal Slug game (Anthology maybe?), Far Cry, ExciteTruck, the first Wii MoH game. I think most are 30% off their starting price so FC is 14, ET is 30ish, MoH was on clearance before this week so it may be 50% off. There's more in the Target thread.

I haven't gotten a call about my Cod4 preorder being ready yet.

[botticus]

ask them to order it for you. Better yet, ask them about 1.5 weeks ahead of the release date and preorder it. I have had 0 problems doing this.Considering my experience with GR preorders months in advance, I've pretty well determined that they have no bearing on store shipments.

[io]

Considering my experience with GR preorders months in advance, I've pretty well determined that they have no bearing on store shipments.

Just want to back up Botticus on this. In my experience, all a preorder meant is that they MIGHT put a single copy of a game on order (though not always). Whether said game ever came in or not was a completely different issue and seemed to be wholly unrelated to whether or not I preordered. And I'm talking preordering months in advance in some cases. This is the one aspect of GR I don't miss one bit. Without exception EB/GS gets preorders in and GC gets nearly all of them with some occasional delays (like with Disgaea for the PSP).

[hotwls13]

Hey guys, thanks for all the great advice on the Wii. I need to be careful. I usually end up going crazy when i get a new system and before ya know it I have like 20-30 games and no time to play them all. :roll:

I'm thinking of going with the following:

- Wii system (duh)
- extra nunchuck
- Wii Play (for the extra controller and $10 game)
- Mario Galaxy

And probably 2 or 3 of the following:

- Excite Truck
- Zack and Wiki
- Super Monkey Ball (though we already have a couple with our GC)
- Rayman
- Mario Strikers Charged
- MLB Power Pros

I will keep my eye out for any super cheap clearanced Wii games and grab them as they come up.

[io]

Looks like a good plan, there, hotwls13. I would stay away from SMB unless you can get it dirt cheap. Pick up Mercury Meltdown Revolution (MSRP $20) instead. Also, Excite Truck is nice (I rented it) but it is due for a drop sooner or later so don't spend anywhere near $50 on it. There is a Rayman 2 coming out - so either wait for that or get the first one cheap as a result.

Zack & Wiki is a great choice for a Wii-specific type of game. I have it but haven't gotten around to playing it yet. I can only assume GR never gets games like that, but if they do, snag it with your credit ASAP (to keep this thread on topic ;)).

[pinebarrens]

I know this is highly unlikely but please let me know if anyone spots My Spanish Coach for DS at GR. Thanks!

[grecianfox]

No Fire Emblem for sale at two local gamerushes. Several copies for rent. I am very frustrated.

[romaniandudeisbk]

is it true that at blockbuster you don't get cash for trade ins? only credit?

[mrhappi79]

West Coast gets their consoles on Thursday and new games on Friday.

It depends, I live in Los Angeles, and they got their shipments in on Wednesday. They had a Wii fresh out the box this Wednesday.

[grecianfox]

Cincinnati area stores get consoles on Tuesdays.

[mrhappi79]

Well, I did it....I picked up a Wii. Now, do I keep it or Ebay it to turn my credit into about he same amount of cash?

I'm leaning towards keeping it, just something to have. I only have $120 in credit now....but I need another controller, so that is an issue. I passed on CoD4 for now, but Iwil eventually get it (none of my friends have it yet....but if they get it, Iwill).

So, what do I need for a Wii now?

Sell it on Craigslist.com You can sell it a lot faster (even same day maybe), don't have to pay fees, and get more than what you got it for.

Personally I'm going to sit on mine and wait a few more weeks before listing it on Craigslist. Just in time for the holidays when parents are gonna be desperate to get their hands on one and when I'll happily sell mine for an even bigger profit :D

[hotwls13]

I can only assume GR never gets games like that, but if they do, snag it with your credit ASAP (to keep this thread on topic ;)).

Haha, gotcha. Thanks for the info. I may have to trade some more 360 games in. I will check the Wiki and see what the rest of my games are getting.

[nietzsche74]

First, thanks to everyone who replied to my previous post regarding the game rental schedule....

Anyway, they looked like they had plenty of copies of COD4 (360) for rental- at least 20-25, judging by shelf depth. Unfortunatly, they won't let me rent 360 games because my credit card info hasn't been updated in 3 years, I'm I'm not getting a credit card anytime soon. DAMN THEM!!! (Of course I can still do movie rentals and trade-ins, they've been pretty nice about that, though.)

Would anyone be able to tell me - an employee perhaps, if they would accept a debit card to update the info? I'd be able to get one from a relative.

Also, I noticed they had a few copies for sale of the COD4 Collector's Edition (36) for sale; I couldn't tell exactly how many since they keep their new games now in a locked display case.

[botticus]

No Fire Emblem for sale at two local gamerushes. Several copies for rent. I am very frustrated.It's almost tempting to rent to buy Fire Emblem from them, if I knew I could get them to give it to me like-new.

[Slim Gatsby]

First, thanks to everyone who replied to my previous post regarding the game rental schedule....

Anyway, they looked like they had plenty of copies of COD4 (360) for rental- at least 20-25, judging by shelf depth. Unfortunatly, they won't let me rent 360 games because my credit card info hasn't been updated in 3 years, I'm I'm not getting a credit card anytime soon. DAMN THEM!!! (Of course I can still do movie rentals and trade-ins, they've been pretty nice about that, though.)

Would anyone be able to tell me - an employee perhaps, if they would accept a debit card to update the info? I'd be able to get one from a relative.

Also, I noticed they had a few copies for sale of the COD4 Collector's Edition (36) for sale; I couldn't tell exactly how many since they keep their new games now in a locked display case.

I signed up with a debit card. Technically, I think I wasn't supposed to, but they processed it anyway.

[doubledown]

Sell it on Craigslist.com You can sell it a lot faster (even same day maybe), don't have to pay fees, and get more than what you got it for.

Personally I'm going to sit on mine and wait a few more weeks before listing it on Craigslist. Just in time for the holidays when parents are gonna be desperate to get their hands on one and when I'll happily sell mine for an even bigger profit :D

Well, I think I may actually keep mine. I just ordered a Wii component cable from Monoprice andpicked up a Nunchuck from Best Buy...had a $20 RZ coupon. I will pick up Wii Play at my local GameRush also. That should hold me over for a while I would assume....mainly something for my wife to play at times and friends.

I still may get CoD4...but that would basically wipe all my credit out....which scares me ;)

[JJSP]

Anything worth mentioning as far as good credit builders using the 20% off used PS3 games coupon from EB?

[djkunai]

Darkness should still get you $36.

[lyric706]

Just used up some GR credit to buy two Halo 3s. Took them over the EB and with the 30% Rock Band preorder, it was pretty much an even trade. I tried to preorder Rock Band at GR, but they had no idea if they were getting it in. Seems like something I'd really want to make sure I had. I've been burned by GR before.

[$hady]

Cincinnati area stores get consoles on Tuesdays.

Northern KY I was told wed for systems when I was trying to track down my Wii and fri off course for games...

[neocisco]

I haven't been following the thread real closely lately (mainly 'cause you guys are blowng it up:)) but CC just dropped Hour of Victory to $29.99 so a drop at GR is probably coming soon. If anyone has anymore copies to flip you should probably do it before Tuesday.

[Snake2715]

open season 360 went from $19 last week to $15 at my store as of yesterday? I got $19 earlier in the week i thought.....

[doubledown]

I picked up Wii Play at my store...down to $72 in credit now after my Wii and Wii Play purchase....oh well. What to do next?

I may trade some games I have in, not sure yet.

[Snake2715]

What to do next?



Play the darn wii thats whats next.

[doubledown]

Play the darn wii thats whats next.

Hmmm, I suppose I could do that....I was waiting to get my component cables in the mail, but I guess I can just hook it up with the cheap cables.

I want more credit....I feel bad when it's almost gone. Although, I haven't really flipped anything in a while....oh well.

[Bezerker]

Well, its not as great of a deal, but Darkness PS3 is $18.90 after coupon/edge card. It trades for $36, just under a 100% gain.

[Chitown021]

For a moment I thought last night that my GR had taken out all of the video games! They still have the GR trade in counter in the corner but that whole area has been converted to movies. I found out late that they moved the game rentals and the new/used game racks into the middle of the store near the regular registers.

[stoned99]

Hey guys, thanks for all the great advice on the Wii. I need to be careful. I usually end up going crazy when i get a new system and before ya know it I have like 20-30 games and no time to play them all. :roll:

I'm thinking of going with the following:

- Wii system (duh)
- extra nunchuck
- Wii Play (for the extra controller and $10 game)
- Mario Galaxy

And probably 2 or 3 of the following:

- Excite Truck
- Zack and Wiki
- Super Monkey Ball (though we already have a couple with our GC)
- Rayman
- Mario Strikers Charged
- MLB Power Pros

I will keep my eye out for any super cheap clearanced Wii games and grab them as they come up.

My Family and I had a lot of fun playing Mario & Sonic Olympics. I'ts nice to have a lot more diverse types of mini games, as usual I got my ass kicked by my sons :)

[pinebarrens]

I picked up my CoD4 preorder yesterday with no problems.

[Warner1281]

First, thanks to everyone who replied to my previous post regarding the game rental schedule....

Anyway, they looked like they had plenty of copies of COD4 (360) for rental- at least 20-25, judging by shelf depth. Unfortunatly, they won't let me rent 360 games because my credit card info hasn't been updated in 3 years, I'm I'm not getting a credit card anytime soon. DAMN THEM!!! (Of course I can still do movie rentals and trade-ins, they've been pretty nice about that, though.)

Would anyone be able to tell me - an employee perhaps, if they would accept a debit card to update the info? I'd be able to get one from a relative.

Also, I noticed they had a few copies for sale of the COD4 Collector's Edition (36) for sale; I couldn't tell exactly how many since they keep their new games now in a locked display case.

A debit card is fine, so long as it has a major credit card logo on it (MC, VISA, AMEX, DC, etc.). Also, it has to be an active card that has at least $1 available on it when you go to rent or it will not process as a valid card. And since it is not your card, but a relative's... YMMV about getting them to put it on your account (unless said relative is with you) since they may think it's stolen.

[Snake2715]

Haha, gotcha. Thanks for the info. I may have to trade some more 360 games in. I will check the Wiki and see what the rest of my games are getting.

Skip Monkey ball. When it launched there was a lot of frustration with control... plus you have a few. The others all seem to be great choices. You know Excite Truck is on clearance at Target right?

[doubledown]

Anyone trade in WARHAWK at GR? I'm wondering if you have to trade in the whole box, or just the case and game. The case says NOT FOR RESALE on it. I want to keep the headset though.

If so, how much does it fetch?

[creeeaature]

Do they sell new DS Lites at blockbuster/gamerush?

[elmyra]

Do they sell new DS Lites at blockbuster/gamerush?

They do at GameRush stores. That's where I got mine.

[stoned99]

Anybody know of any PS3 money makers (Other than The Darkness), I'd like to make use of the EB/GS 20% of PS3 games coupon.

[jdawgg76]

All trade in values for 360 games:

All Pro Football 15
Splinter Cell DA 12
Command & Conquer 3 22
Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer 15

APF is 7.50 at Target now, FRotSS is 10 and C&C3 is 15. Only APF seems worth it to me.

[bstan21]

Traded in COD3 for PS3 for $26 yesterday.

[stoned99]

MotorStorm and Need for Speed Carbon both get 30$

I tried to trade Rise of the Silver Surfer for PS3 today and they couldn't accept the trade. It was not in the system.

Darkness still holding steady.

[djkunai]

Well I was finally told to stop trading in copies of The Darkness, Hour of Victory, Madden 06, and LOTR:TT last night. It's all good. The drops are imminent (except Madden and LOTR). Besides, how can a store expect to sell 35+ copies of the same game? Either way, I'm far from banned from trading, and I'll agree I flipped an exceptional and irritable number of games.

Interesting note, though: I bought the ESA 3-pack (well, 6 of them) and Fuzion Frenzy 2 trades for $15, but they sell it for $14.99 used. The $5 bonus doesn't work because of that, but it's still funny to see they make absolutely no chance of profit from taking it as a trade.

:360:
Open Season $15
Cars $8
Fuzion Frenzy 2 $15

Today is dump day. Good luck with number 2.

[pinebarrens]

ESA three pack?

[stoned99]

How much were you buying / trading Madden 06 for ?

[stoned99]

ESA three pack?

It's a three pack of those games for 30$ with profits going to some charity. They are no worth tradin in my opinion, only a very small profit on a 30 + tax outlay.

[JJSP]

Picking up two All Pro's today for flipping tonight.

[kyle90316]

could anyone tell me the mlb 2k7 trv at GR

[chubbyninja1319]

FYI for those who just bought a 360 and don't care for the pack-in games....

Forza 2 gets $32 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance gets $15 in trade = $42 total in trade.

I preordered Mass Effect for $16 after trading these in. Nice!

[Agrippan]

FYI for those who just bought a 360 and don't care for the pack-in games....

Forza 2 gets $32 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance gets $15 in trade = $42 total in trade.

I preordered Mass Effect for $16 after trading these in. Nice!
sorry to nitpick, but does MUA get 10, or is the total 47?

Guessing that total is 47 based on the balance for ME.

[vgc]

Anybody know of any PS3 money makers (Other than The Darkness), I'd like to make use of the EB/GS 20% of PS3 games coupon.

I checked the trade in price for Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom and NBA 07 on the PS3 and they both trade in for $23 each. These are pretty good flippers for the Gamestop 20% off deal running through Thursday of this week.

We need to check these prices tomorrow to see if they still hold.

Thanks,
vgc

[chubbyninja1319]

sorry to nitpick, but does MUA get 10, or is the total 47?

Guessing that total is 47 based on the balance for ME.

Hey get off me! So what if i flunked math!! :) My bad.

[Slim Gatsby]

Just traded in Digaea 2, Far Cry, and Chromehounds from the K-Mart Clearance - 30% off for $50 total (on about $16 spent). The manager at BlockBuster said some sweet deals on used games will be coming in December, so I'm saving the rest of my credit until then...

[Bezerker]

I checked the trade in price for Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom and NBA 07 on the PS3 and they both trade in for $23 each. These are pretty good flippers for the Gamestop 20% off deal running through Thursday of this week.

We need to check these prices tomorrow to see if they still hold.

Thanks,
vgc
Not bad. I've got a copy of Untold Legends gatherin dust. EB sells it for $12.59 after coupon/edge card. Not quite as good as the deals from the 25% 3 games, but its still almost double what you paid. NBA 07 for PS3 is $14 after coupon/edge card.

[stoned99]

Anyone know of any decent trades in reverse from GR --> GS. The Only 35$ trade I know off is Halo 3, I thought COD4 would get the same but, it trades at 30.

[Snake2715]

I checked the trade in price for Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom and NBA 07 on the PS3 and they both trade in for $23 each. These are pretty good flippers for the Gamestop 20% off deal running through Thursday of this week.

We need to check these prices tomorrow to see if they still hold.

Thanks,
vgc
ALL PS3
Darkness $36
Untold Legends $23
NBA07 $23


Just called this morning.

[nlyonssmith]

No way, darkness still at $36? hahaha

[chargeup45]

The TRU Black Friday ad has a PS2 bundle for 129.99, can someone check out the following (the wiki post is blocked for me):

Shrek 3
Tony Hawk: Proving Ground
Spiderman: Friend or Foe

[djkunai]

Yay for Darkness! I'm going to assume no drops again this week, but I still have to doublecheck.

I need to get these checked-

360
Cars
Fuzion Frenzy 2
Open Season
Madden 06

[eraser813]

Just confirming, Untold Legends PS3 $12.59, Need for Speed:Carbon PS3 $18.89 at EB/Gamestop. These prices are after 20% coupon and Edge card.
GR gives $23 for Legends and $30 for Carbon. I did this trade early this afternoon(tues. 11/13).

On another note, has anyone here on the west coast been able to get Mario Galaxy from TRU yet? And score the $25 gift card? As of 2 p.m. mine says they haven't received it yet but are expecting it.

[djkunai]

My store said Thursday for Galaxy. In other news...

:360:
Forza 2 $32
MUA $15
Fuzion Frenzy 2 $15
Open Season $15
Cars $8
Madden 06 $8

[mkernan]

Hmmm..... my local GR/BB just told me they're getting Assassin's Creed in on Friday, but their board lists Mass Effect as 11/20 (the actual release date). Seems kinda odd they'd get AC 3 days late and ME on time.

[jdawgg76]

Hmmm..... my local GR/BB just told me they're getting Assassin's Creed in on Friday, but their board lists Mass Effect as 11/20 (the actual release date). Seems kinda odd they'd get AC 3 days late and ME on time.
Do they ever get games shipped in early like everyone else is getting Mass Effect early? Did they have Halo 3 or Crackdown or any other release date labelled games available on release day because they received shipment early? Just an idea.

[Agrippan]

They also said they're getting Rock Band on the 20th.

Perhaps it has something to do with Thanksgiving? Makes sense that they'd want to have items stocked by Friday; I imagine BB sees a lot of traffic over holiday weekends.

[djkunai]

Any other release date labelled games available on release day because they received shipment early?

ROCK BAND BUNDLES SPOTTED IN GAMERUSH

My store was unboxing a shipment of 4 and I preordered 3 of them. They have a sticker that says not to be sold until 11/20.

[pinebarrens]

ROCK BAND BUNDLES SPOTTED IN GAMERUSH

My store was unboxing a shipment of 4 and I preordered 3 of them. They have a sticker that says not to be sold until 11/20.

Good to know! Thanks!

[Snake2715]

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!!

Okay so my wife and myself are in one of the local BlockBusters a few minutes ago, going to rent Spidey 3 and Shrek 3. I am bringing in my second copy of The Darkness for Ps3 Will give me just enough credit to buy a DS I currently have $102.

The girl runs into the back room and gets on the phone after she scans my membership card.

Comes out and claims that BlockBuster across the country is no longer doing game trades at all...... Claims this is in force until after the holidays. I "can try later".

My wife starts to question her as to why she had to go to the back room to "get a from" and then comes out claiming this..... just then the cashier gets a call and picks up.... Talks about "Michigan Law" and says I will be getting a call from the District Manager due to trading in too many of the same titles and he wants to contact me about reprocussions.....


My wife flips and asks for a managers number the girl refuses to even talk to her ("she is working with the primary card holder") and goes into he back room to get me the District number (which no one will answer as I have tried 3 times now to call). She then wants an updated phone number so the manager can call me and again "talk about the repercussions"

I have traded in 3 darkness (2x 360 & 1x PS3) the most of any other title I have traded across 3 local stores is Superman 360.

What in the world is going on. Are they going to try to take my credit that I have left? I this past weekend bought 2 DS's and was going in for my third this week after this final trade in....

[nlyonssmith]

Woah, thats bad news. I can see them cancelling game trades during the holidays as I am reseraching what I can flip on Black Friday.

Sorry about your scare, we're here to listen if you could keep us updated.

[Chitown021]

Woah, thats bad news. I can see them cancelling game trades during the holidays as I am reseraching what I can flip on Black Friday.

Sorry about your scare, we're here to listen if you could keep us updated.

I think they were just making up some BS because they didn't want him trading anymore games. Seems like some stores get these rouge managers that decide to go on a power trip and start banning people.

[stoned99]

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!!

Okay so my wife and myself are in one of the local BlockBusters a few minutes ago, going to rent Spidey 3 and Shrek 3. I am bringing in my second copy of The Darkness for Ps3 Will give me just enough credit to buy a DS I currently have $102.

The girl runs into the back room and gets on the phone after she scans my membership card.

Comes out and claims that BlockBuster across the country is no longer doing game trades at all...... Claims this is in force until after the holidays. I "can try later".

My wife starts to question her as to why she had to go to the back room to "get a from" and then comes out claiming this..... just then the cashier gets a call and picks up.... Talks about "Michigan Law" and says I will be getting a call from the District Manager due to trading in too many of the same titles and he wants to contact me about reprocussions.....


My wife flips and asks for a managers number the girl refuses to even talk to her ("she is working with the primary card holder") and goes into he back room to get me the District number (which no one will answer as I have tried 3 times now to call). She then wants an updated phone number so the manager can call me and again "talk about the repercussions"

I have traded in 3 darkness (2x 360 & 1x PS3) the most of any other title I have traded across 3 local stores is Superman 360.

What in the world is going on. Are they going to try to take my credit that I have left? I this past weekend bought 2 DS's and was going in for my third this week after this final trade in....

Don't sweat it, as long as you didn't commit any crime's, the worst that will happen is they will ban you from trading. Just point out even their own trading agreement allows for multiple copies of a single item per day. I'm talking from experience as I was banned a few years ago. They can't revoke you're credit it is yours legally. Basically pawn shop laws apply. You do need to talk to the DM/Manager though, talking to the clerk does seem a little silly.

[io]

Yeah, you've probably got some manager trying to be clever and thinking he caught someone trading stolen goods (thus the "Michigan law" nonsense). It seems to be completely incomprehensible to some of these people that games can be bought cheaply and traded in at a profit at their store. Ergo, multiple copies traded must be stolen. Just explain to him where you got them and that you followed their own rules (2 copies per day).

But the story about not taking trades till after the holidays?? If they made that up that is a BS move. If they expect you to be honest with them then they need to start off that way as well :roll:.

If anyone can check Lego Bionicles for me that would be much appreciated. I am a bit harried with the almost birth of my kid today (cancelled because the hospital was too busy) and now having to go through all the preparation again for another 6am wakeup tomorrow. Plus I don't want to call my local stores about game trades any more as they have been giving me the evil eye every time I go in there because of the coupon. There is another BB close to the hospital though and I have multiple Lego Bionicles I need to unload so I wanted to bring one there maybe Thursday afternoon after I leave there.

[nietzsche74]

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!!

Okay so my wife and myself are in one of the local BlockBusters a few minutes ago, going to rent Spidey 3 and Shrek 3. I am bringing in my second copy of The Darkness for Ps3 Will give me just enough credit to buy a DS I currently have $102.

The girl runs into the back room and gets on the phone after she scans my membership card.

Comes out and claims that BlockBuster across the country is no longer doing game trades at all...... Claims this is in force until after the holidays. I "can try later".

My wife starts to question her as to why she had to go to the back room to "get a from" and then comes out claiming this..... just then the cashier gets a call and picks up.... Talks about "Michigan Law" and says I will be getting a call from the District Manager due to trading in too many of the same titles and he wants to contact me about reprocussions.....


My wife flips and asks for a managers number the girl refuses to even talk to her ("she is working with the primary card holder") and goes into he back room to get me the District number (which no one will answer as I have tried 3 times now to call). She then wants an updated phone number so the manager can call me and again "talk about the repercussions"

I have traded in 3 darkness (2x 360 & 1x PS3) the most of any other title I have traded across 3 local stores is Superman 360.

What in the world is going on. Are they going to try to take my credit that I have left? I this past weekend bought 2 DS's and was going in for my third this week after this final trade in....


To my knowledge FYE (and affiliates such as Saturday Matinee) are the only "trade-in" stores I have known to suspend trades around the holidays (and weekends). A number of years back Gamestop (before the merger) was not taking trades on weekends. The only problems with trades I ever encountered at gamerush was when a seperate "Gamerush" employee was not present to do game trade-ins- but for the past 2 years or so that policy seems to have changed, giving regular employees the authority to do game trades.

I'm not entirely sure whate is going on with all these seemingly Gamerush "vendettas" that seem to be popping up so frequently. Granted, I have never built up the amount of credit there as 2/3 of the people on this board have, but I just can't understand why basic employees (and not managers) are starting confrontations with customers over trade transactions...

[p0tempkin]

My local BlockBusters have been getting more adamant about putting the trade-in credit on my account versus putting it on a Value Card. They don't like their money walking away to another store.

[doubledown]

My local BlockBusters have been getting more adamant about putting the trade-in credit on my account versus putting it on a Value Card. They don't like their money walking away to another store.

I can see that happening more and more...since some are franchise owned.

I have a few more games to trade in then I "think" I might be done for a while. Still debating to keep WarHawk or not. It was ok....but not great.

[dinovelvet]

Any Assassin's Creed sightings yet? I'm guessing it won't surface at GR until Friday, but you never know.

[sasukekun]

Now I have about $72 in BB credit and nothing to do with it. I already bought SMG/AC. Anything I should look for in the next few months that BB will carry/sell?

[pinebarrens]

Anyone have a trade value for Shrek 3 on Xbox 360? I saw it on clearance at Target for $12.

[KrayzieKMF]

Anyone have a trade value for Shrek 3 on Xbox 360? I saw it on clearance at Target for $12.

shrek 3 is $20 retail so it's probably not going to be much.

[Ragekod]

ROCK BAND BUNDLES SPOTTED IN GAMERUSH

My store was unboxing a shipment of 4 and I preordered 3 of them. They have a sticker that says not to be sold until 11/20.
I was just at the victory location renting a movie and spooted 3 or so Rock Band Bundles with the price sticker on them. Not sure if they were display but hey it doesnt hurt calling in. I would have asked but I can wait to pick up the bundle in 6 days.

[djkunai]

I was just at the victory location renting a movie and spooted 3 or so Rock Band Bundles with the price sticker on them. Not sure if they were display but hey it doesnt hurt calling in. I would have asked but I can wait to pick up the bundle in 6 days.

Ragekod?! GTFO I found this site first!

[Ragekod]

Ragekod?! GTFO I found this site first!
Haha I've been around the site for a few months now, just havent got into the habit of posting much. I was at GS last friday night with AV and went to GR after. I thought you knew I was on this site.

[stoned99]

Looks like GS is tightening up it's trading rules. I was refused a trade today because I did not have the artwork. The same thing happened at a different store last week, but the clerk decided the rule only applied to movies and took the trade anyway. So beware if you're flipping, of course I'm convinced all those games at EB/GS without cover art are really stolen from somewhere, come on how can they have so many copies without the cases. It's shoplifters using the razorblade trick to liberate disks from walmart, etc.

On a funny note, I spent 300$ of my credit on preorders yesterday, only to need it today at a different store to buy up their stock of used Halo 3's, which is basically the only item worth flipping inreverse to EB. GR sells Halo 3 for 50$ used, thats a really good deal.

[nietzsche74]

I was just at the victory location renting a movie and spooted 3 or so Rock Band Bundles with the price sticker on them. Not sure if they were display but hey it doesnt hurt calling in. I would have asked but I can wait to pick up the bundle in 6 days.

Victory blvd on Staten Island????


Anyway, my typically non-eventful trade transaction...

Splinter Cell: Double Agent (X360): $12.

I noticed a copy of Wartech (360) in the used section priced at $15- so I'm assuming that $15 is no longer the trade in price.#-o

I also noticed a single copy of Beowulf (360) in both the rental and new retail section. Not sure if it was just released this week or not...

[mkernan]

Victory blvd on Staten Island????

I also noticed a single copy of Beowulf (360) in both the rental and new retail section. Not sure if it was just released this week or not...


I noticed one copy of Beowulf at my local store too. IGN.com lists Nov. 13 as its release date. Why they have that in but not Assassin's Creed yet is beyond me.

[Snake2715]

I noticed one copy of Beowulf at my local store too. IGN.com lists Nov. 13 as its release date. Why they have that in but not Assassin's Creed yet is beyond me.
Probably due to assassins creed not coming out in theaters anytime soon and beowulf is... They are a video store primarily so they have backwards mentality.

[Warner1281]

Assassin's Creed will show up in stores on Friday afternoon.

Mass Effect should show up on shelves on release day (20th?). We'll get it the day before just like with Halo 3 and WWE 2008.

Trade bans... If you trade EXCESSIVELY or break the trade rules (more than 2 a day, etc.), you will be banned by corporate and your account will have the trade ban attached to it no matter what Blockbuster you go to. If it's just some retard manager or district manager getting his/her panties in a bunch, you'll probably be banned from a particular store/set of stores. Simply stop going to that store(s) for 6 months. In that 6 month period, the majority of the staff will have changed and all of your account history will have disappeared from their computer system. After 6 months, when you go back in, act innocent, maybe rent a movie or two, then start trying to trade again. If they say something about the ban (and it isn't one of the panty bunchers), tell them that it was due to someone who stole your blockbuster card and was doing fraudulent activity. Tell them you contacted corporate and everything was taken care of.

[stoned99]

Assassin's Creed will show up in stores on Friday afternoon.

Mass Effect should show up on shelves on release day (20th?). We'll get it the day before just like with Halo 3 and WWE 2008.

Trade bans... If you trade EXCESSIVELY or break the trade rules (more than 2 a day, etc.), you will be banned by corporate and your account will have the trade ban attached to it no matter what Blockbuster you go to. If it's just some retard manager or district manager getting his/her panties in a bunch, you'll probably be banned from a particular store/set of stores. Simply stop going to that store(s) for 6 months. In that 6 month period, the majority of the staff will have changed and all of your account history will have disappeared from their computer system. After 6 months, when you go back in, act innocent, maybe rent a movie or two, then start trying to trade again. If they say something about the ban (and it isn't one of the panty bunchers), tell them that it was due to someone who stole your blockbuster card and was doing fraudulent activity. Tell them you contacted corporate and everything was taken care of.

So the question becomes, what constitutes EXCESSIVE.

[Ragekod]

Victory blvd on Staten Island????.
Haha no Victory blvd in the san fernando valley here in so cal. Kunai and I live a few minutes apart from each other.

[elmyra]

So the question becomes, what constitutes EXCESSIVE.
Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. I trade at 8 stores in my county, both GameRush and regular Blockbuster locations. When a good flip game is uncovered, I'll usually trade one copy of the game to each of the 8 locations (only one copy total per store, not per day or anything like that). It seems reasonable to me, but I wouldn't be surprised if I got tagged for "excessive" trading at some point.

[djkunai]

Haha no Victory blvd in the san fernando valley here in so cal. Kunai and I live a few minutes apart from each other.


I just picked up three of those Rock Bands. 1 PS3 and 2 360. If anyone near Los Angeles is interested, I have them for $175 and you get to rock all weekend.

Also, interesting trading thing- WarTech trades for $14.99 now, and Shrek 3 trades for $19.99. Strange enough seeing trade values ending in anything that isn't a quarter, Shrek 3 sells for $19.99. They're giving the same amount they sell it for. I'm assuming it was an auto-correction when they dropped the used price of Shrek 3 down to $19.99 and the system adjusted it so they would at least break even. Still, quite strange.

[nlyonssmith]

how the hell did you get them early? Those things should be marked. Maybe I could get mine today?

[Warner1281]

I just picked up three of those Rock Bands. 1 PS3 and 2 360. If anyone near Los Angeles is interested, I have them for $175 and you get to rock all weekend.

Also, interesting trading thing- WarTech trades for $14.99 now, and Shrek 3 trades for $19.99. Strange enough seeing trade values ending in anything that isn't a quarter, Shrek 3 sells for $19.99. They're giving the same amount they sell it for. I'm assuming it was an auto-correction when they dropped the used price of Shrek 3 down to $19.99 and the system adjusted it so they would at least break even. Still, quite strange.

I'm really surprised they even got them, let alone put them out. None of the blockbuster's/gamerushes should be getting them until the 18th/19th. Ah well, BB's stupidity is your gain.

[djkunai]

The box they came in was marked "DO NOT SELL UNTIL 11/20" on the sides, but it was easily missed if you weren't paying attention. I picked these up from a GR I normally only hit up if I need consoles, but Ragekod tipped me off, so I stopped by earlier tonight. They still had a few, but all my credit is at another GR holding my preordered copies. I could only pick up 3.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/djkunai/IMG_7718.jpg

[helloEric]

I'm interested in the PS3 model if you still have it.

Thanks!

[Ragekod]

This game is so much fun!

Thank you RageKod!!!! <33333
No problem just let me know when I can come over and play lol. BTW AV and I went to the same location and asked if they had more and they were like "we sold out some guy came in a few hours ago and bought all of them" lol. I also see the ad in craigslist you guys put up, I wonder how long it will take to sell.

[nlyonssmith]

With the B2G1F sale at EB/GS coming next weekend, there ought to be a lot of good flips available. I suppose after we hear about price drops on Tuesday we can start discussing it more in detail but I'm hoping to score big on Black Friday.

[stoned99]

Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. I trade at 8 stores in my county, both GameRush and regular Blockbuster locations. When a good flip game is uncovered, I'll usually trade one copy of the game to each of the 8 locations (only one copy total per store, not per day or anything like that). It seems reasonable to me, but I wouldn't be surprised if I got tagged for "excessive" trading at some point.

These threads have been running for a long time, and I've never heard of anyone receiving a system wide ban, it's usually district manager specific. Like I said before the trade agreement allows for multiple copies of a single game, so unless you're actually stealing I don't think there is such a thing as excessive trading. I was originally banned for flipping, not excessive trading, which was simply defined as buying a game under a certain promotion and then immediatelly trading it back for a profit. Those days are mostly over, even though I hear some stores are running the +5 deal (not in my area), which does create a possible scenario, if you buy supper cheap games and then trade them back to a BB.

[Snake2715]

These threads have been running for a long time, and I've never heard of anyone receiving a system wide ban, it's usually district manager specific. Like I said before the trade agreement allows for multiple copies of a single game, so unless you're actually stealing I don't think there is such a thing as excessive trading. I was originally banned for flipping, not excessive trading, which was simply defined as buying a game under a certain promotion and then immediatelly trading it back for a profit. Those days are mostly over, even though I hear some stores are running the +5 deal (not in my area), which does create a possible scenario, if you buy supper cheap games and then trade them back to a BB.


Well I got at least a district ban. I think they put a note on system.

I called the District managers phone number 10 times in the last 3 days with no answer or even a voice mail to leave a message. i called the store twice and no real manager is ever present.

I even "filed a complaint" with the Customer Care number, received a case # and was told I would hear from them within 24 hours... and yet no response.

This shoddy customer service is the reason I stopped renting at BB in the first place. I have been a card holder for some 10+ years though. I have traded close to 75 DVDs (if anyone remembers the $5 or $8 minimum days).

Its just beyond crappy, but it is life.

[stoned99]

Well I got at least a district ban. I think they put a note on system.

I called the District managers phone number 10 times in the last 3 days with no answer or even a voice mail to leave a message. i called the store twice and no real manager is ever present.

I even "filed a complaint" with the Customer Care number, received a case # and was told I would hear from them within 24 hours... and yet no response.

This shoddy customer service is the reason I stopped renting at BB in the first place. I have been a card holder for some 10+ years though. I have traded close to 75 DVDs (if anyone remembers the $5 or $8 minimum days).

Its just beyond crappy, but it is life.

Yeah, I tried going through CS for my previous issue and it never went anywhere. I suggest you open a complaint with the BBB. That will get their attention, at least enough to get you a reasonable answer. It's odd that the DM is not answering your calls. I wonder if you have the correct phone number ?

[Snake2715]

Yeah, I tried going through CS for my previous issue and it never went anywhere. I suggest you open a complaint with the BBB. That will get their attention, at least enough to get you a reasonable answer. It's odd that the DM is not answering your calls. I wonder if you have the correct phone number ?

part of the reason i called the store back is to verify that was the correct number. I gave no pretense to my request for the DM number, so they should of had no reason to mislead me.. the number he read was the number I had been given two days prior.

[botticus]

The DM number is on your receipt... I had to call it a few times, and I at least got voice mail if it was after hours.

[Warner1281]

part of the reason i called the store back is to verify that was the correct number. I gave no pretense to my request for the DM number, so they should of had no reason to mislead me.. the number he read was the number I had been given two days prior.

DM's are notorious for not answering their phone. They always let it go to voice mail and then deal with the situation when they have time/feel like it. Once you call the CS number, the situation is supposed to be resolved within 24 hours, but obviously that's not the case either.

As for system wide trading ban... I've never seen one, but I know it's possible to do with the updated computer system they implemented 6 months ago (it was part of the communication they sent out... they can also ban particular accounts from writing checks and renting at any store).

[mkernan]

I finally picked up Assassin's Creed just now; they hadn't even taken it out of the shipping box yet.

[stoned99]

Trades:

360 C&C 22$
XBX DDR UltraMix 2.50$
360 All PR0 FOOTBALL 2K8 15$
CUBE Mario Party 7 24

Picked up Assassin's Creed and they had RockBand sitting behind the counter, but they wouldn't let me pick mine up :)

[io]

OK, here's my Blockbuster rental rant...

So I have pretty much unlimited game rentals should I want them (via Coke Rewards).

The problem is, all the games I really want to rent, they never get any copies of. I'm only going to rent things that are fairly short and probably won't buy for a long time or may never buy. Case in point: Carnival Games. My local Blockbuster is in a small town and EVERY time I'm in there, there's parents with kids looking for games and movies. Yet they have SIX copies of Timeshift to rent (none checked out Fri afternoon) and 5 copies of Spiderman Friend or Foe (none checked out). Yet they have NO copies of Carnival Game, Mario and Sonic at the Olympics, Mario Galaxy (!), and Viva Pinata Party Animals. I didn't ask about the Mario games (I assume they will have Galaxy at some point but it is pathetic not to have it for Friday evening at least) but Carnival Games and Viva Pinata PA they don't even have on order. Of course I have no interest in renting Mario Galaxy (already own it of course) but I probably would want to rent Mario & Sonic too.

So, anyway, I rented Lego Star Wars Complete Saga which, at least, they had ONE copy of (for 360). But whoever makes the purchasing decisions on game rentals has the brains of a small rock... Is that a local thing or decided at the District or Corporate level? Oh, I should also add that they DO have the complete set of uber-crappy Wii titles that are so bad that you can't even find reviews: that Broomstick racing game, for example.

[KrayzieKMF]

OK, here's my Blockbuster rental rant...
So, anyway, I rented Lego Star Wars Complete Saga which, at least, they had ONE copy of (for 360). But whoever makes the purchasing decisions on game rentals has the brains of a small rock... Is that a local thing or decided at the District or Corporate level? Oh, I should also add that they DO have the complete set of uber-crappy Wii titles that are so bad that you can't even find reviews: that Broomstick racing game, for example.
Both blockbusters by me have about 6 copies of Sonic and Mario, 1 copy of Carnival games, 1 copy of lego star wars complete saga. For whatever reason they also have 3 copies of the spyro game for Wii. I have never seen anyone rent the Spyro game.

[stoned99]

I've always found in interesting how they can't add additional copies to the rental distribution, if limited copies turn out to be super popular. I asked the manager today what happens if I choose to keep a rental (incase I forgot to preorder), and basically if it's the only copy, they don't get a replacement. That's just plain stupid, but I guess make's BB more into a retail store for someone like me, or you IO

[guyinga]

This morning, I was told by a GR employee that they would be doing the B2G1F deal, sometime in December.

[nietzsche74]

I've always found in interesting how they can't add additional copies to the rental distribution, if limited copies turn out to be super popular. I asked the manager today what happens if I choose to keep a rental (incase I forgot to preorder), and basically if it's the only copy, they don't get a replacement. That's just plain stupid, but I guess make's BB more into a retail store for someone like me, or you IO

That would explain why I couldn't find any copies of Gears of War to rent...:wall:

[Warner1281]

All orders are decided at the corporate level. Depending on the expected popularity of the title, the popularity of the console (360>Wii>PS3), and the amount of business a store makes (just to name a few of the main factors), determines what stores get how many copies (and whether they will get any retail copies as well).

What sucks about the system is that (as stated earlier) the store manager cannot change the order or order more if the title is popular. This is all a factor of poor programing of the ordering system 10-20 years ago. However, with the new CEO who just started a couple of months ago (Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-11) this has a small chance of changing. Keyes is a big time number cruncher and is a big advocate for stores making their own decisions. He implemented this in 7-11 and it worked wonders. I wouldn't be surprised if he does it to some extent for BB as well. It might take a while, but you might actually see some positive changes in the future (pre-orders mean the store will definitely get a copy of the game, different games and/or number of copies of games depending on the customer type, etc.).

[dinovelvet]

Picked up Assassin's creed today for the 360, also saw Kane & Lynch and Super Mario Galaxy, and whatever the new wrestling one is.

[doubledown]

Has GR/BB ever done any black friday deals in the past?

[nlyonssmith]

Also Warner, what time are your stores opening? I'm hoping to hit up EB/GS at 6am and then make several dumps to GR.

I'm hoping to find a Wii at a GR, what day do the SoCal ones get consoles in?

[R0wdi]

Are there any current or upcoming deals regarding purchasing used games? Are their used prices usually lower than other stores?

[io]

Did a trade for the first time in a while.

:360: All-Pro Football 2K8: $15
:360: Lego Bionicles: $15

This is the store with a few new games for sale. They had Guitar Hero III for 360, but I think it might have been game only (display case was marked $59.99). They had Assassin's Creed for 360 but remarkably, no Mario Galaxy (or Mario & Sonic At the Olympics). They had Need For Speed Pro Street for all 3 systems, I believe (not sure about PS3 but 360 and Wii for sure). And they had some wrestling game - must have been the one Wombat was talking about in the last CAGcast. I'm talking new games for sale at a non-GR Blockbuster, just to be clear.

[Segasonic01]

I'm gonna go make another trade as soon as they get Assassin's Creed for 360 in. All they have right now is the PS3 version. I'm gonna trade Stranglehold, Tomb Raider: Legend, Def Jam Icon, & Rumble Roses XX.

[Dazz]

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - $16 - 10/19/07

Is this still right?

[Joe Fongul]

Anyone spot Uncharted at their local GR with the early release? Knowing BB/GR, they'll state the original release date as mantra in their system.

I still have CoD4 sealed from a trade I pulled last week & am now thinking of trading it for Uncharted. I still have Halo 3 & Orange Box unplayed at the moment, so I want to be able to get a game in another genre at least (managing my backlog is awesome!)

[Segasonic01]

for the Wiki:

Rumble Roses XX-$6

[khan6831]

Anyone spot Uncharted at their local GR with the early release? Knowing BB/GR, they'll state the original release date as mantra in their system.

I still have CoD4 sealed from a trade I pulled last week & am now thinking of trading it for Uncharted. I still have Halo 3 & Orange Box unplayed at the moment, so I want to be able to get a game in another genre at least (managing my backlog is awesome!)

hey man, i'll give you bioshock for call of duty 4

[blucadet3]

The west side Norman, OK store just became a regular blockbuster again. No more locked cases with systems or game counter (although it has been vacant for a long time). Games went from the front of the store to the very back.

[$hady]

Doubt any GR will get Uncharted early since they cant get 99% of games on the actual release day. I've got it paid off at Gamerush but I hate waiting so I went to Gamestop and bought it today i'll just return the GR copy for a refund friday. I plan on starting something new tonight or tomorrow after I finish CoD4 offline it would have been Mario Galaxy but I figure I can play through this alot faster than i'll spend on Mario so I had to bump the big fella back. :D

No more new releases this year I want but still sucks that i'm completely out of GR credit after this. It's been a great last couple months though paid half price for PS3, Wii and all the new releases I could handle at half price as well. We needs another bigass coupon/bigass trade value games to come along soon.:D

[helloEric]

Does anyone know BB's return policy on guitar hero? I have a Wii version and want to return it for a PS3 version.

Thanks!

[djkunai]

Does anyone know BB's return policy on guitar hero? I have a Wii version and want to return it for a PS3 version.

Thanks!

30 days sealed with receipt.

[KrayzieKMF]

30 days? Any idea about the return policy for sealed consoles? No one at my store knew when I asked lol

[elmyra]

30 days? Any idea about the return policy for sealed consoles? No one at my store knew when I asked lol
My GameRush stores don't allow returns on consoles at all, sealed or not.

[R0wdi]

Are GameRush's used game prices usually lower than usual?

[mkernan]

Not often; but every now and then I find something for $5-$10 less than Gamestop's used price. Bioshock comes to mind; I think its $45 at BB/GR and $55 still at Gamestop.

[JJSP]

Are GameRush's used game prices usually lower than usual?
On new stuff, usually. Games that are $54.99 used at EB are usually $49.99 (Halo 3) or $44.99 (BioShock) at GameRush. Of course, that's usually cancelled out by an Edge card.

GameRush tends to be a little behind on price drops though, so games like The Darkness ($26.99 at EB) tend to still be $40+ at GameRush (which is nice, because buying games used at EB makes for decent trade profit at GR).

[nietzsche74]

Are GameRush's used game prices usually lower than usual?

Gamerush tends to have A LOT of used games that usually go for $25+ at gamestop priced at a comfortable $20 (for the 360, at least). Saint's Row, the latest Fight Night, 99 Nights, Star Trek Legacy, Battle for Middle Earth II are some that immediately spring to mind.

[Warner1281]

Also Warner, what time are your stores opening? I'm hoping to hit up EB/GS at 6am and then make several dumps to GR.

I'm hoping to find a Wii at a GR, what day do the SoCal ones get consoles in?

All stores should open at 10AM. As for consoles... no idea. Our store has never gotten a console since I've worked there (1.5 years).

[nietzsche74]

Somebody mentioned earlier something about Mass Effect "being on the shelves" release day... would that be referring to new copies for purchase (and not pre-ordered).

Also, someone should keep an eye on the popular "flip" titles (Darkness, Hour of Victory, Over G Fighters, etc.), especially this coming tuesday. Haven't had any reports on those in a week!

[nlyonssmith]

Darkness held last week, I never heard about HoV. I'm really going to try to take advatage of the B2G1F @ EB/GS on Friday and Flip a ton of games.

I'll be calling or visiting to check prices for those regulars and some of the other ones mentioned in the last few weeks.

[DisturbedZen]

Darkness held last week, I never heard about HoV. I'm really going to try to take advatage of the B2G1F @ EB/GS on Friday and Flip a ton of games.

I'll be calling or visiting to check prices for those regulars and some of the other ones mentioned in the last few weeks.

Please let us know which games are flippable. My GR doesn't allow for multiple copies of the same game to be flipped, much harder for me. T_T

[doubledown]

Anyone trade in Blue Dragon recently? Just curious of the price....no Wiki info for it.

[Segasonic01]

Anyone trade in Blue Dragon recently? Just curious of the price....no Wiki info for it.
It's gotta still be either $30 or $35.

[stoned99]

GR/BB are selling used Halo 3 for 44$, this works especially nice with my local GS/EB which has a 50% trade in promotion, nets 56$ in credit.

[nlyonssmith]

Stoned, you are referring to the Trade 5 get 50% extra promotion?

Ideally you could trade in 5x Halo copies for this and turn credit back into EB/GS credit.

[sp00ge]

Stoned, you are referring to the Trade 5 get 50% extra promotion?

Ideally you could trade in 5x Halo copies for this and turn credit back into EB/GS credit.

Good luck getting GS to take 5 copies at the same time.

[stoned99]

Stoned, you are referring to the Trade 5 get 50% extra promotion?

Ideally you could trade in 5x Halo copies for this and turn credit back into EB/GS credit.

No, 4 locations in Southern California have been running a promotion +50% on any trade. It runs until Dec 2nd. My location is Cypress, CA.

[nlyonssmith]

Is there a thread for that? Nothing came up under my search string (50%). I'm in SoCal and would love to convert back to EB/GS.

[stoned99]

Is there a thread for that? Nothing came up under my search string (50%). I'm in SoCal and would love to convert back to EB/GS.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3414118#post3414118

[doubledown]

TRADE VALUE FOR WIKI:

Blue Dragon (360) - $35 (11/19/07)

[basketkase543]

Does BB have a decent selection of gaming controllers? I wanna trade in some games if I can pick up a wiimote and an extra ps3 controller.

[doubledown]

Does BB have a decent selection of gaming controllers? I wanna trade in some games if I can pick up a wiimote and an extra ps3 controller.

I know the GAMERUSH stores have a god amount of Wiimotes and PS3 controllers. I see lots of Wii accessories at mine (at least theclassic, nunchuck and wiimote).

[gorgo]

Does BB have a decent selection of gaming controllers? I wanna trade in some games if I can pick up a wiimote and an extra ps3 controller.

The GR by me has a lot of new controllers, at least for the 360. Wireless headsets, too.

[Segasonic01]

Does BB have a decent selection of gaming controllers? I wanna trade in some games if I can pick up a wiimote and an extra ps3 controller.
I've noticed at Blockbusters, they usually have 1 or 2 Wireless 360 controllers and usually 1 of each Wiimote & Nunchuck. Maybe a Sixaxis once in a while

[plastikpyro]

anyone know what COD4 PS3 trades for?

[doubledown]

anyone know what COD4 PS3 trades for?

I'm going to assume $35 at the very least....maybe $36 or $37 as PS3 had higher trade values sometimes.

[Rob26Smith]

Anybody know if BB/Gamerush has any deals on Black Friday?

[stoned99]

Anyone on the East Coast know if any trade prices dropped ?

[murdoch623]

This stinks. I was told that the Blockbuster near my house could order games so I traded in a bunch of stuff and have $160 in credit. I was going to order Rock Band and they say that they can't order that particular game.

That's weak. Now I have $160 in blockbuster credit. Hooray.

[Strider Turbulence]

I got $8 for Madden 06 on 360. Couldn't believe it.

Rainbow Six lockdown (xbox) Dynasty Tactics, and Metropolismania were only quoted a $1

[maxfisher]

My store received Mass Effect today and I picked it up with the last $60 of a crapload of credit I accumulated flipping from Circuit City clearance titles this summer. I basically ended up paying less than half price for an Xbox 360 Premium, Bioshock, The Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, Gears of War, Beautiful Katamari, The Simpsons Game, Assassin's Creed and Mass Effect. Add on to that picking up Dead Rising, Crackdown, Call of Duty 3 and GRAW as part of the 5 for $25 coupon before it was known to be bogus and the combination of this board and Blockbuster have been pretty good to me this year.

[djkunai]

:ps3:
Darkness $33 :hot:
Assassin's Creed $33

:360:
Darkness $32 :hot:
Hour of Victory $32 :hot:
Earth Defense $8
Cars $8
Fuzion Frenzy 2 $8
Open Season $15
Gun $12 :hot: :hot: :hot:

[doubledown]

So, where is the best place to get these games...make it easy for me :)

I would like to flip a few to get CoD4...that would be ideal :)

[nietzsche74]

My store received Mass Effect today and I picked it up with the last $60 of a crapload of credit I accumulated flipping from Circuit City clearance titles this summer. I basically ended up paying less than half price for an Xbox 360 Premium, Bioshock, The Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, Gears of War, Beautiful Katamari, The Simpsons Game, Assassin's Creed and Mass Effect. Add on to that picking up Dead Rising, Crackdown, Call of Duty 3 and GRAW as part of the 5 for $25 coupon before it was known to be bogus and the combination of this board and Blockbuster have been pretty good to me this year.

Did you pre-order Mass Effect, or were there copies available for everyone to buy? If the latter, what was the amount of copies available.

[djkunai]

:ps3:
Darkness $33 :hot:

:360:
Darkness $32 :hot:
Hour of Victory $32 :hot:
Gun $12 :hot: :hot: :hot:

Gamestop for Darkness and HOV with the B2G1 sale on Friday, and Gun for $5 at BestBuy. I'm grabbing every copy I can get.

[doubledown]

Thanks for the tip....Black Friday shopping, yikes. I probably won't have a chance to get out...oh well. I guess I may just have to spend my $107 in credit I have :) Not bad for just getting a Wii and Wii Play.

[djkunai]

Darkness and HOV - GS B2G1
Gun - Best Buy $5


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If you use the $5 off 360 game coupon, you must ring up TWO copies of the game and use the coupon ONCE. This will cause one game to be $0 and the other to stay $4.99. It will NOT work on one game- you must have SOMETHING else on the transaction (games always work). Theoretically, an employee can scan the coupon multiple times and apply it to the transaction multiple times, but YMMV on an employee doing that. If you want your game cheap enough, just buy two at a time with one coupon. $5 = 2 Gun. Like I said, possible to get 10 copies of Gun for $5, but VERY YMMV.