April is Free Games Month on Goozex - Free Game for New Members

[KingofOldSchool]

I know it's a 26 hour period. The problem is that I have been matched multiple times and nobody is responding to it. That's why I was suggesting that it be shorter than that window. There is a reason for vacation mode and holding items. It's to prevent situations like this. Those of us who actually use it as a means of trading usually pay attention to our Goozex emails would benefit from a shorter window. I had a guy accept the trade only to email 3 days later telling me that he forgot that he gave it to a friend. Why did it take him 3 days to realize that he didn't have it anymore?? Like I said it was a gripe not a blast on Goozex.

The time frame is okay, I mean there have been times where somebody request a game on my list and I found out like right before the time frame ended. Some people just don't have the ability to go online every hour or sometimes in a 24 time period. It does not seem fair if the seller loses out on a potential trade just because he is not online within less than 24 hours of being matched.

If you really want said game then you can wait.

[garvin30]

Is Goozex down? Or is it just me who can't get it?#-o

[KingofOldSchool]

Is Goozex down? Or is it just me who can't get it?#-o

Yeah I think the site is down.

[bmulligan]

Same problem, must be down.

[sumsumma]

its down for me too

[flasht3]

it's back up

[KingofOldSchool]

It's still not loading for me.

[dmaul1114]

Not loading for me either. It was very slow last night, so looks like they're having some server issues.

[kyouteki]

i keep asking goozex to add case + game as an option. It seems like that is more valuable that game + Manual

Yeah...I certainly don't care if a game has a manual or not, but I really don't want a game without the case and original art. I like my shelves of games. :)

[dmaul1114]

Yeah...I certainly don't care if a game has a manual or not, but I really don't want a game without the case and original art. I like my shelves of games. :)

I'd think the issue is that probably not many people have the case and not the manual. But of course it doesn't seem like a lot of people have just the disc and manual either.

Seems like if you kept track of the case, you probably still have the manual in it and vice versa--at least for console DVD/cd games. Different when you get into PC or GBA games that game in boxes as lots of people throw out the boxes.

[Nemo_Hyde]

so... anyone have zoocube for the gamecube to put up? My wife really wants it and now that I've done a trade I have points to burn on goozex.

[KingofOldSchool]

It's working for me although it's moving at a snails pace.

[StarKnightX]

so... anyone have zoocube for the gamecube to put up? My wife really wants it and now that I've done a trade I have points to burn on goozex.

I've got a copy of zoocube , but I'm not completly sure I wanna trade it off. I'll get back to you.

[karmapolice]

Someone finally took there copy of frequency off hold. Maybe ill finally get it now.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Try changing the condition of the game from complete to disc+manual or disc only. It won't match him if he wants a complete copy, but you'll still be able to match someone else if there are requests for that condition.

It's disc only, and he's the only one that wants it as disc only. :(

so... anyone have zoocube for the gamecube to put up? My wife really wants it and now that I've done a trade I have points to burn on goozex.

I have it for the GBA, complete, if you want to trade it.

[blk00civicsi]

The time frame is okay, I mean there have been times where somebody request a game on my list and I found out like right before the time frame ended. Some people just don't have the ability to go online every hour or sometimes in a 24 time period. It does not seem fair if the seller loses out on a potential trade just because he is not online within less than 24 hours of being matched.

If you really want said game then you can wait.

I am waiting patiently for said game. It's irritating that this person isn't even checking their email as I have asked them to either accept or deny so it can move to someone more into trading. I understand that some people "aren't able" to find out within 24 hours, but everytime I've been selected to send a game I've gotten an email from Goozex telling me to accept or deny. My problem is not with Goozex it's with the users who joined to get a game and thats it. I've now been matched with the same person who accepted the trade 5 days ago now. See I thought we have resolved this when he said he didn't have the game anymore but yet I still get matched and have to wait the "alloted waiting period" for them to just let it pass by. To me it doesn't seem like they have this so called "missed timeframe twice" thing truly in place. I guess we will see tonight when his timeframe is up and I will supposedly move onto the next person.

[slashkirby]

but i'm still trying to resolve an issue that got my account disabled, i'm thinking its because i put my custom referral link in my myspace bulletin and goozex doesn't want to give me all of the points for it, i don't blame them, i got way more referrals than i thought i would. I would think i was cheating if I was them too

[dmaul1114]

My problem is not with Goozex it's with the users who joined to get a game and thats it.

Those people probably didn't list any of their own games and just requested a few to get their free 100 point game.

The time outs are annoying, but there's not much that can be done. You can't have much of a community if you only allow people who are on their computers all the time and never go more than 10 hours (or whatever shorter cut off you want) without checking their e-mail as you'd exclude too many people.

I check mine often during the week, over the weekend I check much less often as I try to stay off the computer at home.

So the 26 hour cut off is reasonable. People should check their mail once a day, and put on vacation mode if they can't. Less than 24 hours is too short a period IMO as stuff comes up.

[bmulligan]

I'm trying to build up some points but it seems that the people who don't participate in feedback don't want me to trade with others.

It's just unfortunate that these games have to sit in my queue until the feedback times out at 3 weeks. Feedback participation should be mandatory. It's not difficult to do. Since people have the time to buy, play, and list videogames online to trade, they should have the time to leave a simple feedback and keep trade flowing.

I recommend a "Feedback Given" score stat for each user in addition to the "Feedback Recieved". That way we know if someone is likely to make you wait 3 weeks before you can use that trade slot again BEFORE we decide to send them a game.

[punkmaggit]

...or at least an option to show that the game was in fact delivered if you ordered delivery confirmation from the USPS. I've done that on all the games I've sent out and so far only two people have not left feedback - they're the aforementioned "let's get my 100 point game quick so I can be done with this site." *SIGH*

[crunchewy]

In the future I think any such promotions should be of the you get-free-100-points-and-trade-credit-after-you-complete-a-positive-outgoing-trade variety. It won't draw in as many new users, but then again it will draw in more new people who are actually going to stick with the system and contribute to it. In any case, my overall experience with goozex is definitely a positive one and I'll be sticking with it for some time to come. I've gotten a lot of value out of the system and once you are over the 2 trade hump it's all good, even if people don't leave feedback.

[lordwow]

Odd, had a member send me a game which I received this morning, and he just PMed me saying he bought me the instructions online and are shipping them separately.

[dank]

ok so they found a match for me that actually agreed to ship, is it normal that there is no communication between traders? theres just a thing that says the person is shipping it on april 25th.

[lordwow]

ok so they found a match for me that actually agreed to ship, is it normal that there is no communication between traders? theres just a thing that says the person is shipping it on april 25th.

Yes.

[Lost Loser]

Strange. Last night I got matched to ship out a Dreamcast game, but the guy PMed me saying he wanted it canceled because he had added the PlayStation version to his list. Did Goozex mess up and match a PS request with a DC offer or was this guy just not paying attention when he requested the game?

[crunchewy]

I think they just forgot that they had the dreamcast version on the request list as well. They probably put that on first, then later found out it was available for the PS. If I were you I'd do them a favor and cancel the trade.

[bmulligan]

I think they just forgot that they had the dreamcast version on the request list as well. They probably put that on first, then later found out it was available for the PS. If I were you I'd do them a favor and cancel the trade.

Yet another reason to make the requester re-affirm his choice before a game ships out automatically.

[punkmaggit]

Tried the site on a whim, and glad I did!! I've sent out close to 15 games and have received some real gems: Suikoden III, IV, Shadow Hearts, Grandia III, & Sly Cooper (my free game). What more could a guy ask for (besides the Growlanser sets)?!

[lakers310]

got Lego Star wars for GC. it was almost new. i could not believe it. Goozex rocks.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I just got matched to two more newbies. *sighs*

Oh well. I hope they don't make me wait three weeks.

[bmulligan]

I've been waiting on 2 newbies for about 10 days. How do people NOT respond to emails? I find this unfathomable if they are gamers, have internet access and sign up to a trading website.

[Y2J850]

Well I'm unimpressed with this site to be sure. I signed up, got matched up,sent my games(all mint condition and complete) out ASAP with Delivery Confirmation and pm'd the people I was sending the games to with the DC. number. According to the DC they arrived at their destinations close to a week ago and i'm still awaiting feedback or (even a response from my PM). And not to mention all the games I have been looking for are unavailable or have a long wait. Oh well, I gave it a try, once I get my points hopefully I can get something then all quickly leave this site. It's not worth all this effort imo. I just hope the games I receive aren't molested or with Greatest Hits packaging. I guess I could see the appeal of this site when I was a kid without a job, being able to swap new games for new games, but as it is I'd rather not wait for a game I want or be forced to get something I might not actually want just to avoid waiting.

[utopianmachine]

Getting my first game soon, Endless Ocean. More than likely I'll be done with it in a week or so, but I've been wanting to try it out since I heard about it.

[dmaul1114]

Well I'm unimpressed with this site to be sure. I signed up, got matched up,sent my games(all mint condition and complete) out ASAP with Delivery Confirmation and pm'd the people I was sending the games to with the DC. number. According to the DC they arrived at their destinations close to a week ago and i'm still awaiting feedback or (even a response from my PM). And not to mention all the games I have been looking for are unavailable or have a long wait. Oh well, I gave it a try, once I get my points hopefully I can get something then all quickly leave this site. It's not worth all this effort imo. I just hope the games I receive aren't molested or with Greatest Hits packaging. I guess I could see the appeal of this site when I was a kid without a job, being able to swap new games for new games, but as it is I'd rather not wait for a game I want or be forced to get something I might not actually want just to avoid waiting.

Sounds like you just had shitty luck. I've sent out 7 games and gotten 5 feedbacks with the other two having not been delivered yet and have 1 more going out tomorrow.

I've already gotten one game I wanted, and have two more I wanted in the mail to me.

So I have no complaints. Good way to get rid of old games, less effort than making an e-bay listing, or selling locally on craig's list, and keeps me out of Gamestop.

[shiroren8]

so far i've had a really good experience with goozex, so far i've gotten 14 games out and still more left to trade and i've gotten i think 4 games back one of which was still sealed and all of which were pretty much mint. i'm loving the service and when i get tired of some other games they'll be going up also. i'm getting alot more bang for my trade so to speak dealing with goozex than eb/gamestop, i'll probably NEVER trade another game there again. just which you could do system trades on goozex also but there is always ebay for that.

[ohram]

I'm getting my first trade done. When I have the time and extra money I'll start sending out my own games. Ace Combat 4 shipped yesterday. Let's hope it's in good shape.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Speaking from experience, I HIGHLY recommend this site! I have been trading my old fodder for months now, mostly new/sealed, decent titles. You are way better off trading your games here than GS or GC. Out of the 100+ games I've received only about 5 or so have been less than desireable condition (previous Gamestop stickers/ trashed game/case, etc) I have only had a few not show up at all and anyways you're covered for any games not received by you or the shipper. Check my sig if you don't believe me!! Plus the owners are really cool and even meet up with users on most Friday nights on XBox Live.

BTW the Bratz game is not for me!! Ok maybe...

[Jesusaurus]

This is great. The first game I ordered with my free 100 points (Ninja Gaiden) still hasn't shown up but I've received 4 other games since then, and have 4 more shipping to me right now. Kinda funny my first trade on here wasn't exactly a good one, but all the others have been great lol.

[bmulligan]

Well I'm unimpressed with this site to be sure. I signed up, got matched up,sent my games(all mint condition and complete) out ASAP with Delivery Confirmation and pm'd the people I was sending the games to with the DC. number. According to the DC they arrived at their destinations close to a week ago and i'm still awaiting feedback or (even a response from my PM). And not to mention all the games I have been looking for are unavailable or have a long wait. Oh well, I gave it a try, once I get my points hopefully I can get something then all quickly leave this site. It's not worth all this effort imo. I just hope the games I receive aren't molested or with Greatest Hits packaging. I guess I could see the appeal of this site when I was a kid without a job, being able to swap new games for new games, but as it is I'd rather not wait for a game I want or be forced to get something I might not actually want just to avoid waiting.

I've gotten matches for just about every game I put on my request list -even some that were 20 turns or more, but I don't have enough points. Why? because the last 3 people I sent to aren't giving feedback or even replying to a PM.

Is there any reminder emails Goozex sends to users to remind them to leave feedback? New users, especially, probably don't know how the system works.

I;m curious to know how 2 of the recipients of my games have even gotten matched when they have no trades yet and have only signed up a few days before they got sent a game. I thought the 100 points and a trade credit bonus was only issued after they completed a trade.

[omyard]

ok so they found a match for me that actually agreed to ship, is it normal that there is no communication between traders? theres just a thing that says the person is shipping it on april 25th.

I did my first 2 trades the other day and went ahead and PM'd the delivery confirmation to the people.

I figured it only took a few minutes to type it to them so I might as well.

[Lost Loser]

I think they just forgot that they had the dreamcast version on the request list as well. They probably put that on first, then later found out it was available for the PS. If I were you I'd do them a favor and cancel the trade.

Oh I'm nice. I'll cancel any trade as long as I haven't sent the game yet. Even then if the trader was willing to send the game back I'd probably still cancel it for them.

But yeah, I wish the receiver was given the power the deny trades they've been matched for. Like two weeks ago I was filling up my want list with games I'd probably enjoy. I then put them all on hold because there are some certain games that I want right now. I missed one of the games that I don't want right now and I got matched for it. Luckily the sender timed out before confirming. Also, what if you get paired with someone and look at their trade history to see that like 1 out of every 6 games they send out seems to not work or never arrive. Who wants to take their chances with that?


In spite of its downsides, I'm loving Goozex, though right now I'm experiencing my first bad trade. The guy tried to ship my game with priority mail and didn't put enough postage on it. Goozex has stepped in and is paying the rest of the shipping while taking 3 trade credits from the guy. The sender PMed me today with an apology for the game being late, so I feel bad for him. Goozex e-mailed me and told me "Please do not leave feedback for this game. If you get the game and it is broken, unplayable, pirated or the wrong game, then please email us back." I wonder why that is.

[dmaul1114]

I;m curious to know how 2 of the recipients of my games have even gotten matched when they have no trades yet and have only signed up a few days before they got sent a game. I thought the 100 points and a trade credit bonus was only issued after they completed a trade.

No those were seperate (and joint) offers.

100 pts just for signing up, so you can request a 100 pt game right away. And you get 100 pts and a trade credit after shipping out and receiving positive feedback on a trade.

[nitrosmob]

Very lame about the postage. Good traders realize that they have to make sure it's all confirmed by the post office or ups or whatever they send it by. Once it's confirmed by them, the rest of the mistakes have to be fixed by them...so it's usually better than to hope everything is ok....by just sending out stuff by yourself. My two cents of course!

[Kitsune Sniper]

hey guys guess what, gametz is better and its free....

suckers

I got on Goozex BECAUSE of GameTZ. They pointed me there. I can trade stuff I couldn't get rid of at Goozex and get games I couldn't get at GameTZ there.

And I'm not spending a dime to get anything I want.

Who's the sucker now? 8-)

[Jesusaurus]

I'm curious to know how 2 of the recipients of my games have even gotten matched when they have no trades yet and have only signed up a few days before they got sent a game. I thought the 100 points and a trade credit bonus was only issued after they completed a trade.

They probably bought points lol.

[cartman58]

I've got a question about what could be fishy practice on here.

I was looking through members that I had been matched with and noticed one of them had traded for Victoria with a guy I had traded with. I went and checked the guy I had traded with's account and guess what, he's traded for Victoria multiple times. I also noticed that he has received 6 copies of AOE:II and Conquerors. He's received in the neighborhood of 260 games, but has only sent 6 or so.

Is this guy picking up the supplies off Goozex and then selling them commerically, or what's the deal here? Any idea what is going on here?

[mephitical]

I've got a question about what could be fishy practice on here.

I was looking through members that I had been matched with and noticed one of them had traded for Victoria with a guy I had traded with. I went and checked the guy I had traded with's account and guess what, he's traded for Victoria multiple times. I also noticed that he has received 6 copies of AOE:II and Conquerors. He's received in the neighborhood of 260 games, but has only sent 6 or so.

Is this guy picking up the supplies off Goozex and then selling them commerically, or what's the deal here? Any idea what is going on here?
It's possible, and not terribly fishy. Since you can buy points, the worst it would do is screw with the economy a bit by potentially devaluing points. But Goozex is OK with it; you could do the same if you really wanted to I guess, but the profit margin would be pretty minimal on most things.

[dmaul1114]

Is this guy picking up the supplies off Goozex and then selling them commerically, or what's the deal here? Any idea what is going on here?

Could be. Probably a stupid e-bay hoarder picking up games he knows he can e-bay for a profit vs. the cost of the goozex points to acquire them.

It's possible, and not terribly fishy. Since you can buy points, the worst it would do is screw with the economy a bit by potentially devaluing points. But Goozex is OK with it; you could do the same if you really wanted to I guess, but the profit margin would be pretty minimal on most things.

Where it really causes "problems" would be if they keep snapping up all or most of the copies of the particular games on Goozex, thus making it hard for people who actually want to get the game to play to get a copy.

Not illegal or anything, just the standard annoyance with e-bay hoarding assholes.

[lurknomore]

I've got a question about what could be fishy practice on here.

I was looking through members that I had been matched with and noticed one of them had traded for Victoria with a guy I had traded with. I went and checked the guy I had traded with's account and guess what, he's traded for Victoria multiple times. I also noticed that he has received 6 copies of AOE:II and Conquerors. He's received in the neighborhood of 260 games, but has only sent 6 or so.

Is this guy picking up the supplies off Goozex and then selling them commerically, or what's the deal here? Any idea what is going on here?

If you have the initiative, you can contact feedback at goozex dot com and address the matter with them. They will be able to look into it for you, and ultimately for us all. It might be as the others have said, or it might be a promo account given to certain industry executives. Don't know? Anyhow, send an email with that user name to them and they'll look into it.

[ohram]

I'm getting my first trade done. When I have the time and extra money I'll start sending out my own games. Ace Combat 4 shipped yesterday. Let's hope it's in good shape.


Annnndddd it's here. Perfect shape. I'll have to use this more often.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I've got a question about what could be fishy practice on here.

I was looking through members that I had been matched with and noticed one of them had traded for Victoria with a guy I had traded with. I went and checked the guy I had traded with's account and guess what, he's traded for Victoria multiple times. I also noticed that he has received 6 copies of AOE:II and Conquerors. He's received in the neighborhood of 260 games, but has only sent 6 or so.

Is this guy picking up the supplies off Goozex and then selling them commerically, or what's the deal here? Any idea what is going on here?

I just got matched to a guy that wants my Allied General (Mac, 250 points) - I saw his trades (8 games sent, but 200+ received?!) so I did a bit of digging... And he's an eBay / Half.com power seller.

I had problems with a guy at GameTZ who screwed me in a trade and refused to send my games back, listing them on Amazon.com instead...

I dunno what to think.

[lurknomore]

I just got matched to a guy that wants my Allied General (Mac, 250 points) - I saw his trades (8 games sent, but 200+ received?!) so I did a bit of digging... And he's an eBay / Half.com power seller.

I had problems with a guy at GameTZ who screwed me in a trade and refused to send my games back, listing them on Amazon.com instead...

I dunno what to think.

Cartman and Kitsune Sniper, though it looks a certain way, there is no need to be concerned. You are not only protected by the Goozex guarantee, but Goozex is aware of these seemingly unusual users. PM or email me for further elaboration.

[Bravelionheart]

Gah, how frustrating. Just about every game in my Active Requests list went up 50 points. Now I can only get two instead of three.

[karmapolice]

Ok... so because I get ONE negative because some douche says the game doesnt play... when I know it does because I played every single one (metal slug), I dont get instant points? This is bs. I need to get this rectified by a goozex admin I suppose.

[Lost Loser]

Gah, how frustrating. Just about every game in my Active Requests list went up 50 points. Now I can only get two instead of three.

In the month that I've been using Goozex, it seems to me that most games that rise in point value one week will rarely stay at that new price or continue rising. The games go up 50 points because there's a high demand for them. Then when all of those people who added the game to their list see it is more expensive now the demand goes down, and the next week a lot of those games will drop 50 points. At least that's what my point change e-mails have been showing. I guess it is sort of like the stock market. You just have to keep watching and know when to make your move.

[omyard]

Bah, some douche disabled his account after I sent him his game. I posted about it on their forums so hopefully I can get reimbursed for the points and the feedback. I also sent them an e-mail.

[Lokki]

Bah, so douche disabled his account after I sent him his game. I posted about it on their forums so hopefully I can get reimbursed for the points and the feedback.

Gah, why must people screw around with good things? If enough people get screwed over by people like that on Goozex, it could drive away some of the good traders.

[Caliburn]

I just got matched to a guy that wants my Allied General (Mac, 250 points) - I saw his trades (8 games sent, but 200+ received?!) so I did a bit of digging... And he's an eBay / Half.com power seller.


That's quite possible, as my trading ratio is about 2:1 (received:sent). I trade many high-value games -400 points+- and request tons of low-value games, usually 200 pts or less. It's how I squeeze the maximum value out of the games I pick up!

Also the buyer's ratio is 25:1 is a bit out of this world... I know people do buy points.

[lordwow]

Sent out 2 games on Tuesday and already got them credited. Sweet. Now what to get...

[pimpinc333]

As a buyer should I have received feedback for my first trade? Or do only Sellers receive feedback?

I gave the guy feedback when i got the game about 5 days ago.

[mguiddy]

As a buyer should I have received feedback for my first trade? Or do only Sellers receive feedback?

I gave the guy feedback when i got the game about 5 days ago.
Yep, only sellers.

[crunchewy]

As a buyer should I have received feedback for my first trade? Or do only Sellers receive feedback?

I gave the guy feedback when i got the game about 5 days ago.

Only sellers receive feedback on goozex, and thank goodness for that. Ebay's (soon to be gone, thank goodness) buyer and seller feedback was a joke. Everyone is afraid to receive negative feedback payback, so they don't give negative feedback. Why do you think that virtually all sellers on ebay have 95% or higher positive feedback? It's not because they're all that good, it's because of the threat of payback.

[bmulligan]

How in the world do these brand new users get 1-2 games shipped to them without sending any games? Are people really signing up and paying for games instead of trading? 4 out of 5 users I've sent games to have no games sent out and no feedback, so the only way they could have any points is if they paid for them, right ?

[Lost Loser]

How in the world do these brand new users get 1-2 games shipped to them without sending any games? Are people really signing up and paying for games instead of trading? 4 out of 5 users I've sent games to have no games sent out and no feedback, so the only way they could have any points is if they paid for them, right ?

They could be using their bonus points from joining in April, or have referred a friend. And just so you know, I joined with my only intention to be to buy points and do none of that sending mine away. Goozex has some of the lowest prices on older games in many cases. Through that I bought $15 of points for me and $5 of points for my girlfriend. Then I realized that I had duplicate copies of Metroid Prime and Prime Pinball sitting around (it's a bitch when the person robbing you steals games that you stuck in other games' cases because you were lazy). Then I realized I could easily make a bunch of points by referring friends (except out of the 6 or 7 I've referred only two have taken the energy to go get their free games. How lazy do you have to be to not want a free game?).

[dmaul1114]

Yeah the 100pt prices on old games kind of sucks. But I don't have the time to bother selling them or keeping up with a trade thread here (and only 1 feedback here hurts as well), so I just got rid of several GC games that way despite the shitty price.

Happy to be rid of clutter and happy to have not had to set foot in Gamestop to get rid of them.

[ohram]

If I referred my friend would he still get the 100 point bonus for signing up in April? He's been buying and selling older games for a while now and has no idea about this site.

[neocisco]

Just a reminder.

If you have a Walgreen's nearby, they have bubble envelopes (paper, not plastic) on sale this week 3 for $1. You need the coupon that's in the ad but they should have some ads in the store. The 6x9 size is perfect for shipping single games.

[KingofOldSchool]

TRU's got bubble mailers on clearance for .60 or .48 with the 20% off. Big Lots also has mailers 2 for $1 (they are packaged together) and are real good quality.

[dmaul1114]

The 6x9 size is perfect for shipping single games.

Posted this last time, but will post it again. The 6x9 size is an awful tight fit sometimes (especially with gamecube games it seems). I ripped one 6x9 Avery paper bubble mailer trying to stuff a GC game in it.

The best size is 7.5x9.5 if you can find them (I found them at Office Depot) as they fit regular games easy, and can also hold most bigger collectors edition cases etc. Or if you ever need to mail two games or dvds at once etc.

Just something to keep in mind. Was worth it for me to pay a little more (25 for $19.99) to have mailers I could fit my games into without all the effort of stuffing them in a 6x9. But maybe other brands 6x9 are more flexible than the Avery once which aren't very thick.

[alison]

Sam's Club sells a 25 pack of #2 bubble mailers for about $6.50 - by far, the best deal around. The #0 (6"x9") are, as said above, extremely tight.

I got my bf to sign up on the site not too long ago (he has way too many old games that he needs to get rid of), and he got one of his 100 point games matched up immediately. Apparently, as soon as this guy got notification that the game shipped, he canceled his account. Hopefully the Goozex powers-that-be can push the positive feedback/points along quicker than the 2 week waiting period for an automatic positive.

[neocisco]

I disagree. I always use 6x9 for games. They are snug, yes, but I have no problem getting them in there. I think they're Scotch. It sounds like Avery might be a few centimeters smaller.

[blk00civicsi]

The 6x9 are tight but they do the job great. They always get my stuff there with no issues (Loose Disc, Broken Case) You cannot send more than 1 game in them though.

[dmaul1114]

I disagree. I always use 6x9 for games. They are snug, yes, but I have no problem getting them in there. I think they're Scotch. It sounds like Avery might be a few centimeters smaller.

Actually, I was wrong. I have 1 6x9 left and it is scotch.

Just too thin for me, I've had problems stuffing several games in them. Ripped one envelope, and had several others that took several minutes of stuffing the game in, taking it out and trying to stretch the envelope and stuffing the game again etc.

But it's really just been with GC games. Maybe those cases are slightly thinker or something.

The 7.5x9.5 still hold the games pretty snuggly. Shouldn't be any more risk of the disc coming loose etc. But if you're having no problems with 6x9, then no reason to switch of course! :D

[JJSP]

I disagree. I always use 6x9 for games. They are snug, yes, but I have no problem getting them in there. I think they're Scotch. It sounds like Avery might be a few centimeters smaller.
If the 6"x9" mailers are the #0, I fully agree with this. Bigger envelopes mean more room for the game to bounce around in means more chances of discs popping loose.

Use smaller mailers, kill less trees!

[dm877]

got tales of symphonia from goozex but the problem is the first disc doesnt load properly. i have to put the second disc than pop the first disc for the game to start. who knows what other problems there might be with the first disc.

should i leave a negative rating?

[karmapolice]

got tales of symphonia from goozex but the problem is the first disc doesnt load properly. i have to put the second disc than pop the first disc for the game to start. who knows what other problems there might be with the first disc.

should i leave a negative rating?

I would message them before you leave the negative feedback. It could have gotten damaged in transport (however unlikely). See if they would be willing to reimburse you for the shipping and work out getting your points back. If no answer, then leave negative feedback.

[mguiddy]

I would message them before you leave the negative feedback. It could have gotten damaged in transport (however unlikely). See if they would be willing to reimburse you for the shipping and work out getting your points back. If no answer, then leave negative feedback.
Just going to add that no matter what they say they will do, if it isn't done before the system is going to automatically leave feedback, leave negative and then get it changed if the seller comes through.
I've had one seller try to trick me into letting the system close the trade. The game I requested was either never sent or got lost in the mail, the seller said "I'll buy you another copy and send it UPS or FedEx." And I never heard back from him.

[Bravelionheart]

The copy of Hot Shots Golf I received today looks pretty beat up. The clear part of the UMD case on the back is scratched to hell, and the disc itself is dirty/grimy. If it plays ok, what kind of feedback should I give, do you think?

[darylfoot]

I put my disc in a sleeve and under a tab on the left side of the case. I don't worry about it coming loose that way :D

[zenintrude]

mmm... i was able to get first in line for mario kart wii.

off to bed, my work here is done!

[Blinkman987]

I joined up with Goozex, but I'll be exiting as soon as my points are spent.

I don't like that I can't do whatever I want with my points. A friend can't ship me 50 points. Why? Because of one sign-up bonus? That's a pretty lame excuse.

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points, and then another $5 to get 5 trades since a person can't buy single trades. It's an endless cycle that I plan on never being a part of.

I have no idea how much their "currency" (mods like to call it points, but it's definitely currency) devalues, and who knows how much of their currency they get to keep with defunct accounts or people, like me, who may just quit with 50 points leftover.

There's no premium for sending a game with everything over a game with just disc. How do all these people lose their cases? Oh, that's right, the disc-only games (at least for current-gen titles) are typically stolen or they're just trying to save a single dollar with shipping.

The FFX disc my roommate got was pretty beat, and of course he's not going to spend $3 to reship the game in order get $7 back.

Finally, all these flaws contribute to the biggest problem: The community is too small, which leads to long lines for games.

Great idea with some poor choices made. This site seemed like it was everything I wanted, but now I see that it's just too good to be true.

[utopianmachine]

mmm... i was able to get first in line for mario kart wii.

off to bed, my work here is done!

I was watching for when that item would go active, and then I forgot about it for half an hour or so. Looks like I'm 31 down.

[pat87]

Not to mention that the actual website is downright atrocious.

Nothing is explained very well, and actually navigating the site is a pain in the ass. I didn't even bother with the free game.

[Jesusaurus]

So, yesterday (friday) was the 21st day for one of my games, and I still hadn't gotten it so I reported it as disc not recieved, but it showed up in the mail today. Is there any way to change the feedback rating or is it too late?

[TomoyoN]

I joined up with Goozex, but I'll be exiting as soon as my points are spent.

I don't like that I can't do whatever I want with my points. A friend can't ship me 50 points. Why? Because of one sign-up bonus? That's a pretty lame excuse.

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points, and then another $5 to get 5 trades since a person can't buy single trades. It's an endless cycle that I plan on never being a part of.

I have no idea how much their "currency" (mods like to call it points, but it's definitely currency) devalues, and who knows how much of their currency they get to keep with defunct accounts or people, like me, who may just quit with 50 points leftover.

There's no premium for sending a game with everything over a game with just disc. How do all these people lose their cases? Oh, that's right, the disc-only games (at least for current-gen titles) are typically stolen or they're just trying to save a single dollar with shipping.

The FFX disc my roommate got was pretty beat, and of course he's not going to spend $3 to reship the game in order get $7 back.

Finally, all these flaws contribute to the biggest problem: The community is too small, which leads to long lines for games.

Great idea with some poor choices made. This site seemed like it was everything I wanted, but now I see that it's just too good to be true.



While the site does have many flaws like most trade sites its an evolving project.

The without a case/instructions issue... Well no one said you had to accept a game without a case/instructions. You have the option of only requesting COMPLETE games. As for getting a disc that was "beat up" its one of the caveats of getting used games. Sometimes you get the NEW Factory Sealed Games sometimes you get a beat up game it just depends on the luck of the draw same as buying used games online.

The community is too small? It's still growing and it's growing at a pretty scary rate. The reason for all the long lines isn't because the community is too small it's because EVERYONE (well the masses) want the same things. Its supply and demand at its worst. You also said you don't want to pay $5 for 100 points, well no one said you should the best thing for the community is if you actually put up games for trade. The $1 rake they take isn't too bad but what I dislike is the selling of points. It ruins the economy a little maybe alot in the future, but this isn't some nonprofit organization its a business so I doubt it will change anytime soon or in the future. If everyone BOUGHT points then no one would get ANYTHING. Points would then be worth a little less than they should so of course inflation would happen which is kinda what is going to happen soon... [Don't remember but I think they raised the cap of a games point value to 1200] Only real solution to this is for GoozeX to OFFSET points and/or games. They either need to introduce their own stock of games into the mix [actually buying games and giving them to people queue'd up for that specific game] or allowing people to sell back points.

[mephitical]

I joined up with Goozex, but I'll be exiting as soon as my points are spent.

I don't like that I can't do whatever I want with my points. A friend can't ship me 50 points. Why? Because of one sign-up bonus? That's a pretty lame excuse.

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points, and then another $5 to get 5 trades since a person can't buy single trades. It's an endless cycle that I plan on never being a part of.

I have no idea how much their "currency" (mods like to call it points, but it's definitely currency) devalues, and who knows how much of their currency they get to keep with defunct accounts or people, like me, who may just quit with 50 points leftover.

There's no premium for sending a game with everything over a game with just disc. How do all these people lose their cases? Oh, that's right, the disc-only games (at least for current-gen titles) are typically stolen or they're just trying to save a single dollar with shipping.

The FFX disc my roommate got was pretty beat, and of course he's not going to spend $3 to reship the game in order get $7 back.

Finally, all these flaws contribute to the biggest problem: The community is too small, which leads to long lines for games.

Great idea with some poor choices made. This site seemed like it was everything I wanted, but now I see that it's just too good to be true.
I like Goozex. I grok it.

[mephitical]

I was watching for when that item would go active, and then I forgot about it for half an hour or so. Looks like I'm 31 down.
goddamit. This is what I get for socializing tonight - 49 down. I wish you had forgotten for longer. Then I would be 48.

[mguiddy]

The copy of Hot Shots Golf I received today looks pretty beat up. The clear part of the UMD case on the back is scratched to hell, and the disc itself is dirty/grimy. If it plays ok, what kind of feedback should I give, do you think?

"The game I received plays perfectly and the condition is as I requested, but the overall package quality is not as good as expected +5"

[salty tbone]

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points

Or you could, you know, trade games and become a part of the community and help make it better. :)

[kyouteki]

So, yesterday (friday) was the 21st day for one of my games, and I still hadn't gotten it so I reported it as disc not recieved, but it showed up in the mail today. Is there any way to change the feedback rating or is it too late?

Email feedback@goozex.com. Explain the situation and they will right it.

[videogamejunkie]

USE SWAPTREE INSTEAD!!! www.swaptree.com it is free and I personally had over 40 perfect trades.

[JMEPO]

Yea right.

[blk00civicsi]

I joined up with Goozex, but I'll be exiting as soon as my points are spent.

I don't like that I can't do whatever I want with my points. A friend can't ship me 50 points. Why? Because of one sign-up bonus? That's a pretty lame excuse.

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points, and then another $5 to get 5 trades since a person can't buy single trades. It's an endless cycle that I plan on never being a part of.

I have no idea how much their "currency" (mods like to call it points, but it's definitely currency) devalues, and who knows how much of their currency they get to keep with defunct accounts or people, like me, who may just quit with 50 points leftover.

There's no premium for sending a game with everything over a game with just disc. How do all these people lose their cases? Oh, that's right, the disc-only games (at least for current-gen titles) are typically stolen or they're just trying to save a single dollar with shipping.

The FFX disc my roommate got was pretty beat, and of course he's not going to spend $3 to reship the game in order get $7 back.

Finally, all these flaws contribute to the biggest problem: The community is too small, which leads to long lines for games.

Great idea with some poor choices made. This site seemed like it was everything I wanted, but now I see that it's just too good to be true.

Thanks for the opinion. BTW once you get your game make sure to remove all of your games from your library and/or disable your account so that we don't get matched up with you and have to wait for our day to run out.

Thanks and best of luck to you wherever you choose to trade your games.

[sentry9]

I like Goozex. I grok it.

Did you just quote Heinlein????

Nice.

[Loxias]

Does anyone have any tips on getting people to actually leave feedback?

I've shipped out two games now and have almost 1000 points pending and these jackasses won't leave me feedback. I sent pm's when I shipped and included notes with the games but I'm still waiting. Shipping was First Class so they should have received them very quickly. One was even a sealed copy! It's quite frustrating to have to wait 3 weeks to get feedback so I can get my points.

[slidecage]

I joined up with Goozex, but I'll be exiting as soon as my points are spent.

I don't like that I can't do whatever I want with my points. A friend can't ship me 50 points. Why? Because of one sign-up bonus? That's a pretty lame excuse.

So I'll have 50 points left over, which isn't enough to get a game. Then I'll have to spend $5 for 100 more points, and then another $5 to get 5 trades since a person can't buy single trades. It's an endless cycle that I plan on never being a part of.

I have no idea how much their "currency" (mods like to call it points, but it's definitely currency) devalues, and who knows how much of their currency they get to keep with defunct accounts or people, like me, who may just quit with 50 points leftover.

There's no premium for sending a game with everything over a game with just disc. How do all these people lose their cases? Oh, that's right, the disc-only games (at least for current-gen titles) are typically stolen or they're just trying to save a single dollar with shipping.

The FFX disc my roommate got was pretty beat, and of course he's not going to spend $3 to reship the game in order get $7 back.

Finally, all these flaws contribute to the biggest problem: The community is too small, which leads to long lines for games.

Great idea with some poor choices made. This site seemed like it was everything I wanted, but now I see that it's just too good to be true.

commnity is one of the bigger ones that you will find on a trading site.. Whats better Sayswap LOL in the past month i had 4 scammers try to pull ..... I SHIPPED THE GAME and then 2 weeks later get an email saying

UMMMM i didnt ship it cause all they are trying to do is scam on sayswap.


Switchplanet LOL good luck finding games there. 99% of the people there have pts and noone list anything so your stuck with pts you will never use.

you say the lines are long.... when do you ever see a brand new game used at eb games (probally 3 months or longer if its a good rpg game) so i guess the Eb communit is too small as well...


Goozex is the best place there is right now name another good place

Switchplanet DEAD
Sayswap NOTHING BUT SCAMMERS

swapstree will be dead faster ten switch

[Ruahrc]

Maybe send them a PM asking them to leave feedback. The very first game I sent out the guy received it and never left feedback- i was pretty dissapointed. However, every trade since then the guy has left feedback pretty promptly.

Be wary of people who are new to Goozex (i.e with a recent start date or 0 feedback given/received). With the free trades month going on they probably signed up, got their 100 points, selected their freebie, and will never return to the site again. This is the unfortunate downside to the free points deals. I have a trade going on right now where I sent the guy the game and haven't seen any feedback yet- the user joined like the day before I was matched with him, so I'm assuming he is one of these freeloaders.

Also, after you have had a few successful trades, Goozex gives you your points as soon as you accept the trade, so after a few trades it doesn't matter if they leave feedback or not.

Ruahrc

[Shawn1150]

I got my free points and just requested Mario Kart for Wii! FREEE

[DontPushMe]

What are the xbox 360 games you can get for 100 points? I couldnt get the search to work on the website. Sorry if its already covered but im not reading 30 pages. Im also posting hoping its more than just madden 08 like is listed on the front page

[karmapolice]

What are the xbox 360 games you can get for 100 points? I couldnt get the search to work on the website. Sorry if its already covered but im not reading 30 pages. Im also posting hoping its more than just madden 08 like is listed on the front page

Ridge Racer 6 and Perfect Dark Zero. Other than that its pretty much crappy sports titles.

Does anyone know how many positive feedbacks I have to get to start getting my points right away after a negative? Goozex is requesting the person I sent my game to, to send it to them for inspection. Hah. I hope they just decide to give me a neutral or something so I dont have to wait around.

[lurknomore]

Does anyone have any tips on getting people to actually leave feedback?

If you ship with Delivery Confirmation, which is cheap through PayPal shipping, you can send a friendly and cordial PM stating that you noticed that the DC shows that it has arrived and if they would kindly leave feedback.

I got my free points and just requested Mario Kart for Wii! FREEE
You do realize that though you may have requested the game, that you will not get that game with solely your free points, right? The Free Game promotion is only for a free 100 point game or use those free 100 points towards another game, if you supply the other points through trades or purchase.

What are the xbox 360 games you can get for 100 points? I couldnt get the search to work on the website. Sorry if its already covered but im not reading 30 pages. Im also posting hoping its more than just madden 08 like is listed on the front page

Use an advanced search. You can specify the point value as well as the system, among other things.

[dank]

is the referral thing for you and friends to get a free trade cedit and points only good if they make a trade in april, or if they just sign up in april??

[lurknomore]

is the referral thing for you and friends to get a free trade cedit and points only good if they make a trade in april, or if they just sign up in april??

The referral promo in some manner will be there most likely after April, the CAG promo deal as stated in the OP is only valid through the month of April.

[Blinkman987]

Or you could, you know, trade games and become a part of the community and help make it better. :)

I don't want to be a part of the community because of all the issues I stated.

A - Prices I can't figure out
B - A currency that doesn't have any controls
C - Crappy physical quality of games due to no motivation to send a good copy
D - Unable to do what I want with my points or "trades"

I traded a game and I'm waiting for my feedback. I'm getting my game (in like 3 months when I'm actually up for it ROFLZOIUJKGLOLOLOL) and getting out.

[karmapolice]

I don't want to be a part of the community because of all the issues I stated.

A - Prices I can't figure out
B - A currency that doesn't have any controls
C - Crappy physical quality of games due to no motivation to send a good copy
D - Unable to do what I want with my points or "trades"

I traded a game and I'm waiting for my feedback. I'm getting my game (in like 3 months when I'm actually up for it ROFLZOIUJKGLOLOLOL) and getting out.

The people ahead of you means nothing. Everyone could have no points/trade credits, so you could be first in line who actually has the points/trades. If you dont like it then close your account and take off your games/requests.

If you cant "understand" the system especially with how willing people are on this forum and in this thread then you sir are a fool. I could care less if you stay with the goozex community. It seems I will have one less person to have a shitty trade experience with.

[bmulligan]

I don't want to be a part of the community because of all the issues I stated.

A - Prices I can't figure out
B - A currency that doesn't have any controls
C - Crappy physical quality of games due to no motivation to send a good copy
D - Unable to do what I want with my points or "trades"

I traded a game and I'm waiting for my feedback. I'm getting my game (in like 3 months when I'm actually up for it ROFLZOIUJKGLOLOLOL) and getting out.


I guess it's not for everybody. If you don't have a lot of games to trade I can see how it wouldn't be attractive.

I have at least 50 games that are just sitting on my shelf that I have no real intention of ever playing. Yes, it will cost me about $150 to trade them all, but they total about 6000-8000 points which will net me about 10-20 decent games that I actually want for my collection. The ones I want would otherwise cost me more out-of-pocket money to get them off ebay or from gamestop.

Now if every freaking request I get would stop coming from California, it would cut down my overhead by at least $25-30. Overall, though, I think I'll be satisfied once some of the games I want start rolling in.

[karmapolice]

Now if every freaking request I get would stop coming from California, it would cut down my overhead by at least $25-30. Overall, though, I think I'll be satisfied once some of the games I want start rolling in.

This is kinda giving me an idea. Im wondering how open the CAG community would be to setting up a kind of "trade list" where we tell our items that were trying to send off with goozex and set up a paypal system to pay an equal dollar amount to the points. What do you and others think?

[mephitical]

Now if every freaking request I get would stop coming from California, it would cut down my overhead by at least $25-30. Overall, though, I think I'll be satisfied once some of the games I want start rolling in.
I'm on the west coast and I think I have sent all nine of my games to Maine or something. I wish I had some of those California requestors.

[Blinkman987]

The people ahead of you means nothing. Everyone could have no points/trade credits, so you could be first in line who actually has the points/trades. If you dont like it then close your account and take off your games/requests.

If you cant "understand" the system especially with how willing people are on this forum and in this thread then you sir are a fool. I could care less if you stay with the goozex community. It seems I will have one less person to have a shitty trade experience with.

Wow dude, you're so edgy on the internet!

You showed me, telling me that I should close my account (once I drop my 1k pts) when i already said I was doing that........

And how do I not understand the system? I think I understand the system better than most by pointing out its flaws. And I'm glad you don't care what a complete stranger does, but it's a little sad that you took the time out to say it in a forum post. What does that really say about you?

ps - I just saw that "Promised game/manual/case but received game/manual" falls under "netural" feedback. ROFL OK.

[zenintrude]

I was watching for when that item would go active, and then I forgot about it for half an hour or so. Looks like I'm 31 down.

ack, sucks...

any prediction as to how long it will take someone to put their copy of mario kart wii on goozex for me to jump on?

[strdr4]

The "Ready" numbers are those that have all the requirements (Points/trade/slots) and are waiting to trade once the system finds someone. This numbers is your wait time and for games like Lost Odyssey/Rachet/Eternal Sonata/Bully, the wait time is REALLY long and it's mainly because of the small community. Chances are, you're better off trying to get it here than Goozex.

As for whether you'll get a good copy of not, just send a PM to the guy you got paired up and ask him before you accept the trade.

And it is a trading website so don't expect to get games real quick. It's the same as posting on here and hoping someone will want to trade with you. With Goozex, you don't have to advertise, but that doesn't mean you'll get something right away.


EDIT: Ok nm that I said to send a PM to check the condition of the game. You can do that, but it's up to the seller to accept or decline the trade, not the buyer.

[StarKnightX]

This is kinda giving me an idea. Im wondering how open the CAG community would be to setting up a kind of "trade list" where we tell our items that were trying to send off with goozex and set up a paypal system to pay an equal dollar amount to the points. What do you and others think?

Although not exactly the same , the idea has been tossed around at least once before:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175376&highlight=goozex

Although the way you suggest is simplier and since it's not directly working with or circumventing the actual goozex system , I don't see why it couldn't work. Then again , how would this actually be any different than one of the master trade lists other than basing prices on the games off of goozex values?

[animemaniac14]

trying to figure out what free game i should get...anyone got some advice for me...i've limited my options to these games: (but if you have others to suggest then go right head!)

Jade Empire
Jak & Daxter
Rise to Honor
MK: Deception
Perfect Dark Zero
Silent Hill 4
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters Future Perfect

and for any of you curious...i do intend on continuing to use goozex in fact im about to post a game on there right now :-D and more int he future

[lurknomore]

trying to figure out what free game i should get...anyone got some advice for me...i've limited my options to these games: (but if you have others to suggest then go right head!)

Jade Empire
Jak & Daxter
Rise to Honor
MK: Deception
Perfect Dark Zero
Silent Hill 4
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters Future Perfect

and for any of you curious...i do intend on continuing to use goozex in fact im about to post a game on there right now :-D and more int he future


Just list them all and let the system choose for you.

[underliness]

trying to figure out what free game i should get...anyone got some advice for me...i've limited my options to these games: (but if you have others to suggest then go right head!)

Jade Empire
Jak & Daxter
Rise to Honor
MK: Deception
Perfect Dark Zero
Silent Hill 4
Timesplitters 2
Timesplitters Future Perfect

and for any of you curious...i do intend on continuing to use goozex in fact im about to post a game on there right now :-D and more int he future


If you haven't played Jade Empire yet I would recommend that.

[utopianmachine]

Then again , how would this actually be any different than one of the master trade lists other than basing prices on the games off of goozex values?

Eh, I don't really see the point of a trade system outside of Goozex based on Goozex points values. Goozex values don't stand up with what most CAGs would agree are point-amplifying bonuses, such as the game being sealed, non-player's choice, or mint condition. The Goozex point values are based on you simply getting the game, which can be an flawed system for the collector.

ack, sucks...

any prediction as to how long it will take someone to put their copy of mario kart wii on goozex for me to jump on?

I actually removed myself from the wait list for Mario Kart today, and based on the numbers, someone else below me removed themselves since last night. After going out shopping today and seeing copies of Mario Kart in stores, I want to be sure that when I get my own copy, I get the full kit: the outer box, the game inside, and the wheel. I don't want to get Mario Kart through Goozex because the original owner is only required to send the game itself, and thus I would not get the outer box or wheel. A game like Mario Kart is too much for long-term keeps for me not to have everything.

Personally, as I began to go into before in the previous quote, I feel that Goozex is a grand site, but not an end-all be-all. It really depends on what you're looking for and what you're willing to accept in terms of a trading service. I've come to understand what Goozex is and what it offers, and thusly, as a gamer who games to play and does not collect games, it is the perfect service for me. It does not matter to me, really, the condition of the game, as I intend to play and then trade back for another game. In the case of some games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Galaxy -- I do care about game condition as they will likely be games I keep for a long period of time.

These are just personal considerations of mine which may not work out for others. Goozex is an alternative, but for many, it is not a means to an end.

[crunchewy]

Almost everything I've received has been in fantastic condition. 17 out of 19 received games so far. Now, obviously the older the game the more likely it's going to be in poorer shape, but even the copy of Ape Escape (PS1) I received was quite nice. Generally the goozex traders seem to keep their stuff in good shape, at least that has been my experience. Also, if you look at the trading info for the game you can see whether or not you're going to get a match immediately, or soon, or probably never.

[KingofOldSchool]

Out of over 30 games I've received, only one game was unplayable. And that was a measly 150 point game which I got the points back for. I've only been a member for two months and already have a feedback of over 400.

And I wish people would actually USE the site and not just sign up just to get a free game, because the defeats the whole purpose of this promotion.

[WillSci]

I signed up back in November (3 free trade credits, 100 points). I finally started using it this month and it's been great. I sent out 3 games and 2 of them received a 50 point tip. I just received my first game and it's mint, so I'm giving that guy a tip.

Goozex has pretty good point values. I don't expect them to be perfect, but they work well. I consider most values to be slightly inflated from what I'd find on eBay, but it goes both ways, on games I request and offer. There are still bargains to be had, and points are easy to accumulate with one or two trades. If you finish a relatively new game you can often trade it for 1000 points ($50).

Thanks CAGers for telling me about it. Goozex + Amazon + eBay + CAG = one happy gamer!

[mephitical]

ack, sucks...

any prediction as to how long it will take someone to put their copy of mario kart wii on goozex for me to jump on?
I requested Mario Galaxy about a month after it was released and it only took me about two weeks to get it. I don't give a crap about a game's condition as long as it plays, but the copy I got was "mint" and "complete" and "grand" and "erotic".

[dmaul1114]

I've come to understand what Goozex is and what it offers, and thusly, as a gamer who games to play and does not collect games, it is the perfect service for me. It does not matter to me, really, the condition of the game, as I intend to play and then trade back for another game. In the case of some games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Galaxy -- I do care about game condition as they will likely be games I keep for a long period of time.


That's it in a nutshell. It's not for collectors. It's a great way to get games (especially older ones) that you have an interest in but don't want to pay for out of pocket while at the same time getting rid of your old games you won't touch again without the hassle of ebay or giving business to shitty Gamestop.

It's really good for getting stuff like Gears of War that has been out a while but not dropped in price. New AAA must plays I still will buy right away assuming I have time to play them.

[utopianmachine]

And I wish people would actually USE the site and not just sign up just to get a free game, because the defeats the whole purpose of this promotion.

I have to wonder if in a way Goozex is offering these sort of sign-up promos to simply increase the number of users on the site. Not actual traders, per se, but the quantity of individuals that have signed up for service. I've heard that a reason why EGM gives away so many free subscriptions to the service is that the more reader-base it has, the higher the price they can charge for advertisements, and therefore, all the profit is gained. I would assume even more so than they get for the subscription price. Perhaps something similar is the ulterior motive of the Goozex execs.

[KingofOldSchool]

I have to wonder if in a way Goozex is offering these sort of sign-up promos to simply increase the number of users on the site. Not actual traders, per se, but the quantity of individuals that have signed up for service. I've heard that a reason why EGM gives away so many free subscriptions to the service is that the more reader-base it has, the higher the price they can charge for advertisements, and therefore, all the profit is gained. I would assume even more so than they get for the subscription price. Perhaps something similar is the ulterior motive of the Goozex execs.

Well it's a double-edged sword. On one hand they boast that they have "x number of members" yet how many of those members are actively participating to the point where they are PAYING OUT OF POCKET TO GOOZEX for trade credits?

[alison]

I have to wonder if in a way Goozex is offering these sort of sign-up promos to simply increase the number of users on the site. Not actual traders, per se, but the quantity of individuals that have signed up for service. I've heard that a reason why EGM gives away so many free subscriptions to the service is that the more reader-base it has, the higher the price they can charge for advertisements, and therefore, all the profit is gained. I would assume even more so than they get for the subscription price. Perhaps something similar is the ulterior motive of the Goozex execs.

Similar, perhaps, although I don't think it'd be related to advertising revenue (not that you said that it was tied to adverts...besides, I don't think I've ever seen a banner ad on the site). Regardless, I know of plenty of people who signed up, got their free game, and quit the site, but there are also quite a few who stayed on board, becoming "productive, contributing members of Goozex society." They get a :applause:, the others (esp. the ones who don't even leave feedback) get a :bomb:.

I suppose they figure that if they can get x number of people to sign up and actively trade (buying credits and/or points), the risk is worth it.

[$CASH$]

Well it's a double-edged sword. On one hand they boast that they have "x number of members" yet how many of those members are actively participating to the point where they are PAYING OUT OF POCKET TO GOOZEX for trade credits?

I'd say an awful lot are paying for trade credits. They state on the front page the current number of active trades. A couple months ago, before these current promotions, they would average about 3000 trades. Now they are consistently over 5500 trades going on at any given time. If you assume the average trade lasts 10 days(3 days to send out, 7 days in transit), they are completing about 16,500 trades per month. So they are probably raking in over $15,000/month now without having to do much of anything really.

[dank]

so i had to leave feedback for someone...the choices you get are pretty ridiculous.

[bmulligan]

Okay, here's another 2 cents:

Goozex needs some kind of address verification system at signup. I just got matched with a new user who has an invalid street address. They have not responded to any PM's for the last 2 days so I just requested a trade cancellation. What happens if they don't respond to it?

I'm not mailing a game to a brand new user who can't seem to type in his address correctly. The best thing that might come of this is them not receive a game and me getting negative feedback and being out of a game.

And besides all of this, any joe schmoe can sign up who has an email address. At the very least, all these promo deals should be valid after one completed trade by the new user , not just giving them a free 100 point game without any sort of commitment. Goozex isn't out anything from this promotion, it costs them virtually nothing except a few fractional pennies of server time. It's the user who parts with his 100 point game and $3 shipping.

[animemaniac14]

i get that a lot where they haven't responded...i've already cancelled one trade cuz of it (or actually, HE cancelled the trade shortly after saying he was going to ship the game...)

[dinaboo]

I've sent 9 games so far, and I just received my first 2. One was a DS game expertly packed in a bubble mailer, in mint condition. The other was a GBA cart (I requested cart only so no problem there) with sticky crap all over it (from a EB/GS sticker, I'm guessing), and the loose cart was shipped in an unpadded envelope wrapped in a paper towel.

Obviously, the DS guy deserves positive feedback. Does the second guy as well, or does this rise to the level of something like this:

The game I received plays perfectly and the condition is as I requested, but the overall package quality is not as good as expected

I've only been a member for a few weeks, and I'm not looking for reasons to screw the guy out of the best feedback if you all think he deserves it. I wanted to see if you thought his packaging was acceptable.

Thanks!

[mguiddy]

I've sent 9 games so far, and I just received my first 2. One was a DS game expertly packed in a bubble mailer, in mint condition. The other was a GBA cart (I requested cart only so no problem there) with sticky crap all over it (from a EB/GS sticker, I'm guessing), and the loose cart was shipped in an unpadded envelope wrapped in a paper towel.

Obviously, the DS guy deserves positive feedback. Does the second guy as well, or does this rise to the level of something like this:

The game I received plays perfectly and the condition is as I requested, but the overall package quality is not as good as expected

I've only been a member for a few weeks, and I'm not looking for reasons to screw the guy out of the best feedback if you all think he deserves it. I wanted to see if you thought his packaging was acceptable.

Thanks!
The ONLY time you don't leave positive feedback is if the game doesn't work/you don't get a game/you get the wrong game/you get a bootleg game/you don't get what you requested (for example, you requested complete but only got box and game).

That GBA guy gets the +5 feedback. But feel free to leave a comment saying how it was packaged and the condition of the cart.

[dinaboo]

The ONLY time you don't leave positive feedback is if the game doesn't work/you don't get a game/you get the wrong game/you get a bootleg game/you don't get what you requested (for example, you requested complete but only got box and game).

That GBA guy gets the +5 feedback. But feel free to leave a comment saying how it was packaged and the condition of the cart.

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. +10 for the DS guy. +5 for the GBA guy, but positive for both.

[Aleman]

Meh, I signed up for Goozex about a month ago and nobody wants my game yet. I've had Oblivion PS3 sitting there for a month only to watch it's value drop by 100 points and its eBay value drop too. I'm not going to keep using this... eBaying is much more effective.

They're really slow at updating point values for games, too. Why is the MGS Essential Collection 700 points? It's a $30 game!

[dinaboo]

How long do they usually take to answer a question? I emailed them a week ago, and haven't heard back yet.

[lurknomore]

So happy to see so many newer users "get" the service and become productive and great members of the Goozex trading community. Goozex isn't for everyone, but what it does, it does well and efficiently. Again, just wanted to invite you all to the Goozex forums if you have questions, concerns, or comments.

[KingofOldSchool]

Meh, I signed up for Goozex about a month ago and nobody wants my game yet. I've had Oblivion PS3 sitting there for a month only to watch it's value drop by 100 points and its eBay value drop too. I'm not going to keep using this... eBaying is much more effective.

They're really slow at updating point values for games, too. Why is the MGS Essential Collection 700 points? It's a $30 game!

Trading Info is your friend. You can't expect every single game you list to be matched right away. And just because it dropped 100 points does not mean it won't go back up. I've had games on my hold list drop 100 points in a time span and then turn around and go back up.

It's all about supply and demand. But hey if you enjoy getting bombarded with fees with eBay, then more power to you.

[crunchewy]

How long do they usually take to answer a question? I emailed them a week ago, and haven't heard back yet.

You've hit the sore spot. Unfortunately they aren't very good about responding to inquiries. They don't even respond when it's in there best interest. I started a 2nd account, then ... uhh... realized that this wasn't allowed, so I emailed them asking to close the account. They haven't closed it and they haven't responded. The account was going to be for my kids so they could have a separate account and points, which would be good. The problem is that you could shadily bump your feedback by requesting obscure stuff that no one is requesting, making it available from the other account, and virtually trading with yourself, in order to give yourself positive feedback. Not to mention that you could create multiple accounts in order to cash in on multiple free games. So ... customer service is still pretty poor.

[Snake2715]

Wow,

I love the site.. and it works great for the Wii/DS and Ps3/ PSP games I will not buy but want to play.

[lurknomore]

You've hit the sore spot. Unfortunately they aren't very good about responding to inquiries. They don't even respond when it's in there best interest. I started a 2nd account, then ... uhh... realized that this wasn't allowed, so I emailed them asking to close the account. They haven't closed it and they haven't responded. The account was going to be for my kids so they could have a separate account and points, which would be good. The problem is that you could shadily bump your feedback by requesting obscure stuff that no one is requesting, making it available from the other account, and virtually trading with yourself, in order to give yourself positive feedback. Not to mention that you could create multiple accounts in order to cash in on multiple free games. So ... customer service is still pretty poor.

There are protections sent in place to prevent such fraud, as you have suggested, from happening...let alone there being little to gain from a boosted account, as it would all be visible to any and all prospective traders. The customer service, though not on par with Amazon, is more than adequate. There is a tremendous community that more than makes up for the "perceived poor" customer service.

I would strongly suggest not moving forward with two accounts. Only one account is allowed per household. You can either PM me with both user names, or you can move forward and disable one of the accounts yourself. Go under the My Account tab, and you will see the Disable My Account tab beneath the button for Vacation Mode.

[lurknomore]

How long do they usually take to answer a question? I emailed them a week ago, and haven't heard back yet.

Send your questions to me or ask them here or in the Goozex forums. To which address did you send an email? Also, if you are using Yahoo or Hotmail, for whatever reason their spam filters have been blocking emails from Goozex...so check your bulk/spam email.

Again, shoot me any and all questions.

[Blinkman987]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking. +10 for the DS guy. +5 for the GBA guy, but positive for both.

Actually, if the person is that dumb to mail a GBA game like that, they don't deserve positive feedback. How much of a drooler do you have to be to believe that is the proper way to mail something out? I would never, ever want to deal with someone like that. There should be a negative feedback option for "total idiot" or "worthless piece of trash" when it comes to shipping.

I'm getting SMGalaxy and just PM'd the guy, confirming the case, instructions, and package because not getting the case, though requested, results in "neutral" feedback. If that happened to me, I'd be pissed just on the principle of asking for one thing and some asshole misrepresenting his product just so he or she could trade it faster.

[dinaboo]

Send your questions to me or ask them here or in the Goozex forums. To which address did you send an email? Also, if you are using Yahoo or Hotmail, for whatever reason their spam filters have been blocking emails from Goozex...so check your bulk/spam email.

Again, shoot me any and all questions.

Thanks. PM sent.
P.S. gmail. :)

[Nemo_Hyde]

Worst I got so far was a PS2 game (disc only) loose in an unpadded manila envelope. He was very lucky it worked when I got it.

[slidecage]

wonder why goozex is not answering mail or Pms...

[karmapolice]

wonder why goozex is not answering mail or Pms...

Who knows... :roll:

[KingofOldSchool]

wonder why goozex is not answering mail or Pms...

Small team + over abundance of mail?

[lurknomore]

Small team + over abundance of mail?

They are answering a great many requests...improving the service and doing all-around customer service. But it is the community that will answer the great majority of your questions, concerns, etc. whether that trading community is represented here at CAG or on the Goozex forums.

[slidecage]

They are answering a great many requests...improving the service and doing all-around customer service. But it is the community that will answer the great majority of your questions, concerns, etc. whether that trading community is represented here at CAG or on the Goozex forums.

i guess i just keep waiting. question is a private matter that needs to be addressed by the company itself

hopefully i hear back shortly

[kellehair]

I was hesitant to sign up but I have to say I am happy so far. I signed up less than a week ago and I've already sent out 4 games. Each was a GBA game worth 150 points. I never played them anymore and Ebay sucks so this seems like a good solution. I've accumulated 350 points so far (150 for 1 game and the 2 100 point bonuses) and I'll have 800 when my other points come due (here's hoping the other 3 people I have traded with leave feedback as promptly as the first guy). To ship 4 games cost me just over $9 (Paypal shipping is great) and I figure with 800 points I can get a game that's "worth" $30 or so.

[crunchewy]

I would strongly suggest not moving forward with two accounts. Only one account is allowed per household. You can either PM me with both user names, or you can move forward and disable one of the accounts yourself. Go under the My Account tab, and you will see the Disable My Account tab beneath the button for Vacation Mode.

As I said, I wanted to get the account closed once I realized the issues with it. Without getting a response, the 100 points was just staring at me, though. :) Thanks for pointing out this button - I'll click it!

Only thing is that I think there should be some way for this type of multiple account in one family thing to occur. If you could create sub-accounts, those accounts would be known to be associated with each other/be at the same address, and then goozex simply prevents those accounts from ever being matched with each other, thus avoiding the issues. Or at least the issues I've thought of. I would really like to have a separate "account" for my kids.

EDIT: button clicked, account gone.

[lilchubz11]

I was hesitant to sign up but I have to say I am happy so far. I signed up less than a week ago and I've already sent out 4 games. Each was a GBA game worth 150 points. I never played them anymore and Ebay sucks so this seems like a good solution. I've accumulated 350 points so far (150 for 1 game and the 2 100 point bonuses) and I'll have 800 when my other points come due (here's hoping the other 3 people I have traded with leave feedback as promptly as the first guy). To ship 4 games cost me just over $9 (Paypal shipping is great) and I figure with 800 points I can get a game that's "worth" $30 or so.
you can get mario kart for wii;)

[lurknomore]

As I said, I wanted to get the account closed once I realized the issues with it. Without getting a response, the 100 points was just staring at me, though. :) Thanks for pointing out this button - I'll click it!

Only thing is that I think there should be some way for this type of multiple account in one family thing to occur. If you could create sub-accounts, those accounts would be known to be associated with each other/be at the same address, and then goozex simply prevents those accounts from ever being matched with each other, thus avoiding the issues. Or at least the issues I've thought of. I would really like to have a separate "account" for my kids.

EDIT: button clicked, account gone.

I understand....and perhaps this is something that you would like to suggest in the Suggestions forum of the Goozex boards. They are very responsive to the wants and needs of its community. Goozex has come a long way, and there have been tremendous changes made...and more changes to come. I like the sub-account idea....

[areeve]

I've used Goozex for about 2 months now and I think I've spent a total of $5 for trade credits, and I've send and received about 30 different games. :)
It's really the best way to deal in games now.

The games are yours to keep for as long as you want. So when they say free game, it really is because you don't have to trade it again if you don't want to.

You can specify to have the game be the full package or just the disc. 9 times of 10 I get a full package and it's in great condition (this isn't a guarantee though, unfortunately)

The conversion rate is about $5 for every 100 points. The more points you buy the cheaper it is. Or you can trade and never buy points, like I have.

I thought so too for about a month and about 6 trades, but now after shipping a game a user has given me negative feedback claiming it wasn't received and Goozex is sticking it to me. Obviously I don't know whether the user is lieing (new user with 1 positive trade) or the game got lost in the USPS, but I'm not going to "Gamble with Goozex" anymore. They protect the receiver of a game by sticking it to the sender.

[lurknomore]

I thought so too for about a month and about 6 trades, but now after shipping a game a user has given me negative feedback claiming it wasn't received and Goozex is sticking it to me. Obviously I don't know whether the user is lieing (new user with 1 positive trade) or the game got lost in the USPS, but I'm not going to "Gamble with Goozex" anymore. They protect the receiver of a game by sticking it to the sender.

Did you purchase Delivery Confirmation?

[crunchewy]

I have a question about paypal shipping. How do you know how much the package weighs? Don't you need to know that in order to purchase postage for it?

[Blinkman987]

I thought so too for about a month and about 6 trades, but now after shipping a game a user has given me negative feedback claiming it wasn't received and Goozex is sticking it to me. Obviously I don't know whether the user is lieing (new user with 1 positive trade) or the game got lost in the USPS, but I'm not going to "Gamble with Goozex" anymore. They protect the receiver of a game by sticking it to the sender.

You chose to save $0.70 by not buying delivery confirmation.

Thems the breaks.

[dmaul1114]

I have a question about paypal shipping. How do you know how much the package weighs? Don't you need to know that in order to purchase postage for it?

Yes. You either take it to the post office and have them weight it and buy the postage there. Your you buy a scale and weight it yourself (easier if you ship a ton of stuff out, probably not worth it if you just mail something every once in a while).

[hone]

the closest post office to me is a school one and it doesn't do delivery confirmation :( If I get a weigher and do the paypal thing will it work?

[kellehair]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the weight doesn't need to be strictly correct. A 7 oz package and an 8 oz package have the same postage. I believe there is a price increase at 13 oz. I've only sent GBA games so far, each of which weighed under 8 oz including packaging, but someone should be able to tell you what the average game and envelope weighs.

[crunchewy]

You chose to save $0.70 by not buying delivery confirmation.

Thems the breaks.

I have never used delivery confirmation, being a cheap ass, but I can see now that this was really a mistake. I was just lucky. From now on I'll definitely pay the fee to avoid this situation. That's one of the reasons I was asking about paypal shipping, because somebody claimed delivery confirmation from them was only 17 or some such cents. But, it's probably not worth it to buy a scale so I can go that route - I'm not sending out that much stuff.

[alison]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the weight doesn't need to be strictly correct. A 7 oz package and an 8 oz package have the same postage. I believe there is a price increase at 13 oz. I've only sent GBA games so far, each of which weighed under 8 oz including packaging, but someone should be able to tell you what the average game and envelope weighs.

Wrong - at 13 oz., the package can no longer be sent as First Class Mail (the Priority Mail rates kick in). The postage prices for First Class mail are as follows:
http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/RatesAndFees.htm#wp1025272 (http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/RatesAndFees.htm#wp1008795)
(See the rate for Parcels, in case it doesn't jump to the correct section)

[crunchewy]

Yeah, from my experience, each game seems to vary in postage cost, even if the same kind (PS2 single disc, case, manual, for example). So I think you need a scale, unless you are willing to pay more postage than necessary to be on the safe side.

Anybody know of a source for an inexpensive scale that does the job adequately? It might be worth it just for the convenience of not having go to the post office (that would be nice.)

[mguiddy]

Yeah, from my experience, each game seems to vary in postage cost, even if the same kind (PS2 single disc, case, manual, for example). So I think you need a scale, unless you are willing to pay more postage than necessary to be on the safe side.

Anybody know of a source for an inexpensive scale that does the job adequately? It might be worth it just for the convenience of not having go to the post office (that would be nice.)
Any ~$5 spring based food scale from any of the 'marts will do the job just fine.

[utopianmachine]

Anybody know of a source for an inexpensive scale that does the job adequately? It might be worth it just for the convenience of not having go to the post office (that would be nice.)

I bought my own shipping scale from the seller on eBay that offers tons of scales.

Link to an auction by that seller. (http://cgi.ebay.com/36-lb-Digital-Shipping-Postal-Scale-Postage-Scales-w-AC_W0QQitemZ300220777390QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50954QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I paid extra for Priority shipping to get it fast, back then. Priority is REALLY fast, though I think they admit it can take a while to get your scale if you're on the east coast, as I think they may ship Media Rate by default.

Anyway, when picking a scale, I believe I read it's better to go with a lower-weight scale, like the before-linked 36lb scale, as the more weight the scale can take, the lower its threshold for understanding little differences between ounces, which can matter greatly. If you're like me and shipping out small things, typically games and similar items, then the smaller scale would work a charm.

[mephitical]

Yeah, from my experience, each game seems to vary in postage cost, even if the same kind (PS2 single disc, case, manual, for example). So I think you need a scale, unless you are willing to pay more postage than necessary to be on the safe side.

Anybody know of a source for an inexpensive scale that does the job adequately? It might be worth it just for the convenience of not having go to the post office (that would be nice.)
I don't bother with a scale - I just search Amazon for the item or a similar item and they always list the weight, then I create postage through paypal for that weight.

[jza1218]

Question for those who are members. When it comes to shipping, do you have to use USPS, or can you use UPS?

[alison]

Question for those who are members. When it comes to shipping, do you have to use USPS, or can you use UPS?

You can use whatever method you want, however, I believe USPS is significantly cheaper than UPS.

[fatez]

I don't bother with a scale - I just search Amazon for the item or a similar item and they always list the weight, then I create postage through paypal for that weight.
that isnt always accurate though because usps is strick w/ the total weight. it includes the packaging weight such as bubble mailers, stamps, labels, boxes or any other packaging material. if it is one decimal digit over they charge u for the next full oz.

[mephitical]

that isnt always accurate though because usps is strick w/ the total weight. it includes the packaging weight such as bubble mailers, stamps, labels, boxes or any other packaging material. if it is one decimal digit over they charge u for the next full oz.
Huh. I've never had an issue. I send all my stuff that way (goozex, ebay/half, amazon) and just tack on a few ounces for safety. I'd rather pay a few extra cents for postage than spend the gas and time (which both equal more than a few cents for overestimating) going to get it weighed, or buying an actual scale.
Also, paypal shipping has a deal where it goes by ranges instead of strict ounces, so you are usually granted a buffer.

[fatez]

oh cool... learned something new, i may give it a try. thanks. :)

[wagnerkeeper]

im still not sure how goozex works. i signed up today and got the 100 points and 1 trade credit. lets say i want a game that is 200 points. is the trade credit used instead of my points? or do i need the points and the trade credit? than you

[StarKnightX]

im still not sure how goozex works. i signed up today and got the 100 points and 1 trade credit. lets say i want a game that is 200 points. is the trade credit used instead of my points? or do i need the points and the trade credit? than you

You would need the 200 points AND the trade credit.

The trade credits basically allow you to request games and the points are what you use to pay for the games.

[wagnerkeeper]

ok i understand thanks.

[dmaul1114]

I'm up to 11 games sent out with positive feedback on 9 of them (one just sent out, other looks like I'll have to wait for system feedback) and 3 games received. Not shabby so far, definitely liking the service.

Did finally realize I had my zip code wrong (stupidly put my home zip code when I have my games shipped to my office) which was slowing down delivery.

[Lokki]

Yeah, I have 2 that I'm awaiting feedback on. One should finally hit 21 days Friday. The other one will still be about 2 weeks before the auto-feedback kicks in. I already have the points from that one though. I'm still waiting on the points from the one that times out on Friday.

[Tesche]

I joined Goozex about a week and ahalf ago and am loving it. I recommend it to all my friends...and not just for the kick back I get....Chalk this up as another cool thing that CAG introduced me to....

[zenintrude]

mmm, my complete copy of mario kart wii is being shipped to me in 3 days for only 800 points!

awesome, just awesome. i'm officially a goozex convert.

[Blinkman987]

Goozex doesn't like that I got the household of my dad and brother signed up for the service. They have to send in an email to get their account fully activated.

[Watchman]

What a lousy, sneaky registration system! The coupon code was under the first "Register NOW!" button, out of sight. I registered without the code.

Then, realizing I never got the additional points, I went back with a different account and registered, this time WITH the code, only to be put on hold. I had to write them a letter to tell them the snafu.

That's just one poorly designed/underhanded sign-up page.

[lilchubz11]

mmm, my complete copy of mario kart wii is being shipped to me in 3 days for only 800 points!

awesome, just awesome. i'm officially a goozex convert.
do you think its going to come with the wheel?
im curious about GTA special edition. will it come with everything?

[zenintrude]

do you think its going to come with the wheel?
im curious about GTA special edition. will it come with everything?

it *should*... that's the point of making the distinctions, but who knows.


also, the trader (0 trades, go figure) requested a trade cancellation... if i accept, will i be put back at the top of the list, or will i be dropped down to some pathetically low number in the cue?

[cashmanbc]

got mine and requested big bumpin

[zenintrude]

repost of something from previous page, because it was all the way at the bottom, and i need an answer:

also, the trader (0 trades, go figure) requested a trade cancellation... if i accept, will i be put back at the top of the list, or will i be dropped down to some pathetically low number in the cue?

[blk00civicsi]

repost of something from previous page, because it was all the way at the bottom, and i need an answer:

also, the trader (0 trades, go figure) requested a trade cancellation... if i accept, will i be put back at the top of the list, or will i be dropped down to some pathetically low number in the cue?

I am pretty sure that you get to keep your place in line. I had a guy accept my trade only to cancel 4 days later and I was the same place and it popped on over to the next available person.

[lurknomore]

do you think its going to come with the wheel?
im curious about GTA special edition. will it come with everything?

It should. I would suggest PMing the other user in regards to this question though, as it may not be included per his own volition. Upon receiving your answer, it is at your discretion how you wish to proceed. I personally would be thrilled to receive the game so quickly and at 800 points.



also, the trader (0 trades, go figure) requested a trade cancellation... if i accept, will i be put back at the top of the list, or will i be dropped down to some pathetically low number in the cue?

You will be placed at the same place...but that is not necessarily at the top of the queue. You will be placed in the same spot in the queue, as one doesn't need to be #1 in the queue but the first qualified trader.

[hollowfreak]

It figures, I only looked at this thread today ... a day late 100 points short. It seems like decent way to trade ... other than here of course.

[pimpinc333]

Anyone have any suggestions for 2 100 games that are pretty fun? Any system is ok with me.

[DaNaD]

I betcha Goozex goes out of business by 2009

[techstar25]

I betcha Goozex goes out of business by 2009
Agreed. But I suspect they'll be bought by somebody like Netflix, Play N Trade, or even (God forbid) EB/Gamestop, before they go offline completely.

[slidecage]

Agreed. But I suspect they'll be bought by somebody like Netflix, Play N Trade, or even (God forbid) EB/Gamestop, before they go offline completely.

wrong... why would any of them want the company. The company has no inventory.

no reason for the company to fold up.. its about the only one left

[slidecage]

mmm, my complete copy of mario kart wii is being shipped to me in 3 days for only 800 points!

awesome, just awesome. i'm officially a goozex convert.

dont get too happy just yet... There are scammers on the site tat will list a major hit pt game just to try to get the pts.. best of luck but i doubt you get it

[dank]

Anyone have any suggestions for 2 100 games that are pretty fun? Any system is ok with me.

any of the burgerking games or perfect dark zero

[dmaul1114]

Best bet for 100 pt games is to go with something last gen. There are some really good last gen games for 100 pts if you haven't played them yet.

[QiG]

I too would have been surprised to see MK Wii send so fast. I'm almost at the top of the list for getting GTA IV, but I'm not banking on the first send out for a few weeks. If there were deals on it, I could see people flipping it for goozex points, but I haven't seen any.

As far as trade cancellation requests when you're receiving... I had one so far and it was pretty disappointing, but take a step back and just proceed because the odds of it turning out good are going to be pretty low if you try and force someone to send.

[alison]

Anyone have any suggestions for 2 100 games that are pretty fun? Any system is ok with me.

Have you tried using the Advanced Search function and sorting by points and system? There are loads of 100 point games, so pinpointing one (or two) for you may be a stretch. Best of luck - there are some real gems out there!

[hero101]

I have a weird problem with Goozex. Aparently, people left me positive feedback before I even shipped out 2 games (2 different users). I'm not sure if it is goozex interface problem or a human error. One of their address I don't know because once you get feedback then you lose ability to print out mailing labels. Anyone else have the same problem.

[VioletArrows]

I figured as much. I started an account just to see what it was about (I found a game I wanted, but it's so conveniently 150 points), listed all the games I'm willing to trade, and of course every single game is practically unwanted. They don't even have waiting line numbers, they just say 'long wait'. So I'm stuck and can't do anything.

[hollowfreak]

Agreed. But I suspect they'll be bought by somebody like Netflix, Play N Trade, or even (God forbid) EB/Gamestop, before they go offline completely.

I'd guess ebay/half.com ...

[salty tbone]

I figured as much. I started an account just to see what it was about (I found a game I wanted, but it's so conveniently 150 points), listed all the games I'm willing to trade, and of course every single game is practically unwanted. They don't even have waiting line numbers, they just say 'long wait'. So I'm stuck and can't do anything.

It depends, I've gone from "long wait" to sending the game out in a week for one game (Halo). I've also went from 39th in line to only 28th in a month, so it depends on the game.

I've decided that for me, Goozex is good as a passive tool where I'm willing to wait. If I want instant gratification or am itching for a certain game right away, I'll probably go elsewhere.

[bonedout]

It depends, I've gone from "long wait" to sending the game out in a week for one game (Halo). I've also went from 39th in line to only 28th in a month, so it depends on the game.

I've decided that for me, Goozex is good as a passive tool where I'm willing to wait. If I want instant gratification or am itching for a certain game right away, I'll probably go elsewhere.

i thought your name sounded familiar. you're sending me a game soon! anyways I agree that listing games and forgetting about it is best until notified by email.

[bmulligan]

I betcha Goozex goes out of business by 2009

The only way that can happen is if their userbase dwindles below some calculated minimum number.

It really is a beautiful concept if you think about it. They're creating a currency system almost akin to our monetary system, albeit a simplified version. Their "points" are created out of ether and are based on users sending their property to other users with virtually no cost to them whatsoever. The whole system works on faith that the number of users will be enough to satisfy demand and create 'circulation'. They then take a "tax" of $1 per trade.

Every new user is credited with 100 points which is created by another user who donates his own 100 point game. It costs them nothing to 'create' that 100 points in the senders account because that 100 points is covered by another potential user when he sends out another game. The total number of points in circulation automatically inflates with each new user and his sending of a game. It's pure genius and exactly how our monitary system is supposed to work. Unfortunately, our real money system isn't modeled this way.

[cheapbrass]

I've got a problem....I recieved Ninja Gaiden for the xbox today...it's in terrible condition, scratched up with goo onthe disc. Now I want to leave a negative feedback. But if i leave a negative feedback....i won't be able to get the extra 100 pts after the 1st positive trade offer. What should i do?

[blk00civicsi]

I've got a problem....I recieved Ninja Gaiden for the xbox today...it's in terrible condition, scratched up with goo onthe disc. Now I want to leave a negative feedback. But if i leave a negative feedback....i won't be able to get the extra 100 pts after the 1st positive trade offer. What should i do?

You get the bonus after you send a game out and get positive feedback. Not the other way around.

[cheapbrass]

You get the bonus after you send a game out and get positive feedback. Not the other way around.


wrong....either way. I just gave the guy a positive feedback (but with negative comments) and i got the bonus 100pts.

[slidecage]

anyone know their email address besides

Help and feedback @ goozex . com

i email them probally 3 weeks ago and 2 weeks ago and never heard a thing from them. i probally just end up pulling all of my games no reason to keep sending stuff out when the company dont even answer emails anymore

[slidecage]

little update i called up the company... They are trying to say they never got one of my emails and seems the little deal we had was off..... Guess today i be walking around ripping down the Goozex flyers pushin the site since the deal is off

o well was fun while i lasted. got almost 22000 pts and there is no longer a reason to send anything else out

[doctorfaustus]

I recently sent out Ghost n Goblins (psp) to someone and they are claiming that the game is unplayable. As a result I received a negative comment. The game was fine when I sent it (how does a psp game become unplayable anyhow?)

I'm wondering what my options are at the moment. I pm'ed him asking if he'd send the game back, but I am wondering if goozex would refund the points to him? If the game really doesn't play, then I would not have a problem with giving him his points back. Anyone have any experience with a similar situation?

[redline]

I signed up during this promo last month to give it a try before jumping in. Got a trade match and Goozex shows the game shipped on May 6 but I still haven't gotten it. I got an e-mail saying they are going to close out the trade automatically in about 4 days. What does this mean? Do I need to leave feedback for the person or will they automatically get negative feedback when the transaction closes out? Will I get my 100 trade points and 1 credit back so I can try to get another game?

[VioletArrows]

If you don't do anything, he'll automatically get positive feedback and the system assumes you got the game and didn't bother to reply. First PM him to see what he says (if he got delivery confirmation or tracking). If he says he sent it and you don't get it, you'll have to go in before the timers up, and go to negative feedback and check "I didn't receive the game."

[kube00]

Any promos for may? Should have used the CAG coupon when I had the chance

[dank]

so you only need trade credits to buy games? not to sell them?

[D4rkewolfe]

so you only need trade credits to buy games? not to sell them?

Yes, that's right. You only need those credits to receive games (not to mention the amount of points as well). Otherwise as a seller all you need is your game. There is a good thread on how to save with shipping, because of course say something like shipping 100 point games may not be as cheap if you just buy a mailer at the post office and send it from there. You have cheaper options :)

[neocisco]

Walgreen's has a coupon in their ad this week for Scotch envelopes for 3 for $1, limit 6. Just grab an ad in the store. These are normally $1 each. The 6"x 9" envelopes are perfect for single games.

[Bravelionheart]

Wow, I'm kind of getting aggravated at Goozex right now. I left negative feedback for a game I hadn't received as soon as I was able, about 16 days after he was supposed to have shipped it, because I had to go on vacation where I didn't have internet access and the trade would've automatically closed before I got back. So I set Goozex to vacation mode. I come back and find the game was shipped 9 days later than it was supposed to, but I got it, and it was in great condition. So I send an email to Goozex asking them to please change my feedback for him.

Well, in the time after that while I waited for a response, since I had to turn off vacation mode to try and do anything on the site about the trade, it paired me up with two traders and took the points that should've gone back to the late trader and allocated them elsewhere. Goozex went ahead and debited my account the trade credit and points, meaning I'm now at -1 trade credit and -300 points. I didn't even know you could go negative! Gah. I don't want to trade several games or spend $15 just to get out of the negative's because Goozex screwed up! :cry:

[Bezerker]

I've got a newb question. I just accepted to do a trade and it took me to the site with the guy's address. I'm on a comp without a printer, so i was unable to print out the letter (and didnt write down the guy's address. Where can i find the information for trades that are in progress? All i can find is the amount of points i have and the number of trades i've done.

[StarKnightX]

I've got a newb question. I just accepted to do a trade and it took me to the site with the guy's address. I'm on a comp without a printer, so i was unable to print out the letter (and didnt write down the guy's address. Where can i find the information for trades that are in progress? All i can find is the amount of points i have and the number of trades i've done.

On the top of your account/username page there should be three tabs. My requests , my library , and my account. Click my library and that'll take you to your offered games and your pending out games. You can retrieve the mailing address there.