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

[CheapyD]

New members get 100 points after signing up which can be used to get any available 100 point game for free.
There are over 4,000 unique titles at this point level available now.
Goozex.com (http://www.goozex.com/go.asp?ref=www.cheapassgamer.com)

[lurknomore]

UPDATE:
Check out http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178762

Goozex here with another exclusive CAG promo! A lot of you know already about our free games giveaway month to new members, but it has been a few months since we've run a giveaway contest here. After winning the CAG Awards for Best Game Trading Website we thought it was a great time to drop a PS3 giveaway.

Here are the details:

Anybody over 18 years old from USA and Canada is eligible

Starts: April 7, 2008
Ends: April 21, 2008 (midnight PST)

New signups should enter Coupon Code: CAG

The CAG coupon code gives you an additional 100 points after your first positive trade -- so you have the potential to get 2 free games from Goozex just for becoming an active member!

Are existing CAG/Goozex members allowed to enter as well?
YES! To give me an accurate head count simply make a post in the OTHER thread with your Goozex username (ex. Goozex ID: Blackcoyote)

Remember, it's FREE games month -- so if nothing else, signup to get a free game!
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There are a number of us CAGs who are loyal Goozex users, so please feel free to ask any of us any questions and/or concerns. To prospective users, this upfront 100 point promo is a great way to get a feel of the service...to see if it fits into your game trading scope. To current users, this promo is for you as well as this will be a month where we will see 100 point games flying out of your library. Go Goozex, and go CAG.

[Vcize]

Haha damnit, I just signed up like a week ago.

[vanilla_shakin_it]

A coincidence you say!

[lurknomore]

Haha damnit, I just signed up like a week ago.

Well, you'll just get your 100 point bonus and 1 trade credit afterwards....you are still getting it, just not upfront.

[Ryukahn]

I've seen that you can buy points and stuff, so you don't have to trade if you don't want to, correct? Also, how much does it cost to buy the points, as I don't really have many games to trade.

Say I trade on Goozex for Final Fantasy X, do they make you trade the game at some point after, or are you free to keep it forever after you trade for it?

Do they give you conditions of the discs and the other stuff in trades as well? I'm kind of anal about my collection and don't like stuff with scratches or tears, etc. What is their policy if you get something damaged or not in the condition you wanted?

Sorry for all the questions, but this seemed like a great place to ask since I've been a little interested in the site.

[Bojizzle]

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.

[emagius]

Every time they run one of these 100 upfront points promotions, the surge in demand drives prices way up. :(

[dinaboo]

Just joined. Thanks!

[richierich]

Every time they run one of these 100 upfront points promotions, the surge in demand drives prices way up. :(

well with these promotions it also helps add users which might also add games available.

[timmylamb]

so how does this thing work, I signed up but I didnt get any extra points?

so I guess the system is you list your game, you get in the que line, say i'm number 16 for game halo, when my que comes up I pay the points out of my account to get the game and someone will send me the game from their end, they get in the que to send when they list their game as available?

say I have a game available and I list it, I am number 5, the next 5th person that requests that game I will then send it to them and get whatever number of points that game is worth?

if thats how it works its a pretty good system

[poisonedpawn45]

Goozex is great!

[saro]

How do I get my points?

[chris100185]

Every time they run one of these 100 upfront points promotions, the surge in demand drives prices way up. :(

Sounds good to me. I got a bunch of 100 pt games in my library I wouldn't mind seeing go up before I trade them.

[Killer Rabbit]

Hah! a-pril f-ools! You guys aren't getting anything!

[Vinny]

Hah! a-pril f-ools! You guys aren't getting anything!

I wouldn't be surprised... Goozex blows ass for anything other than new games. There's nothing available- I've been sitting on my wants list for months now and all I've seen is the points value for my games skyrocket.:roll:

[mephitical]

I wouldn't be surprised... Goozex blows ass for anything other than new games. There's nothing available- I've been sitting on my wants list for months now and all I've seen is the points value for my games skyrocket.:roll:
What? This doesn't even make sense. Perhaps your expectations are unrealistic. I (like lots of other CAGs) have found Goozex to be a highly effective trading resource. No, I'm never going to get the Futurama that's in my request list, but I got Super Mario Galaxy within a few weeks of release as well as the original Metroid Prime right after MP3 came out. Which is kind of an "old" game I guess.

[QiG]

New Members: Make sure you leave feedback upon receiving the game or I will personally come to your house and strangle your pet.

I'm still a few away from being able to send out unlimited amount of games and I'm stuck on people from over two weeks ago not leaving feedback. (March 15 and 17th)

[Cyb3-rr]

Why doesn't it mention this promotion on the site? It only mentions the March promotion.

[Scrubsy]

Signed up, no points, FAIL

[jmiller]

There are a number of us CAGs who are loyal Goozex users, so please feel free to ask any of us any questions and/or concerns. To prospective users, this upfront 100 point promo is a great way to get a feel of the service...to see if it fits into your game trading scope. To current users, this promo is for you as well as this will be a month where we will see 100 point games flying out of your library. Go Goozex, and go CAG.

Quick question
I am very new to Goozex, just signed up 2 weeks ago. I have points to buy a popular game (devil may cry 4 either system). It states the time for getting this games is LONG, how long is long. Will it take 2 weeks or 2 months. Thanks in advance.

[mephitical]

Quick question
I am very new to Goozex, just signed up 2 weeks ago. I have points to buy a popular game (devil may cry 4 either system). It states the time for getting this games is LONG, how long is long. Will it take 2 weeks or 2 months. Thanks in advance.
Go to the specific game page and look at the "Trading Info" tab. For instance, if you are the most recent addition to the PS3 page, look in the "Ready" column and you can accurately gauge your position. For PS3, you would be 35 for full package or 3 for disc only (if you selected that option). For 360 you would be 72 for full package or 12 for disc only.

[Boden]

Signed up... no points.

[beniah]

New Members: Make sure you leave feedback upon receiving the game or I will personally come to your house and strangle your pet.


I have a pet puma named Sugar Feets- so good luck stranglin' him. And a pet scorpion named Scorpion (after the band, Scorpion). Good luck stranglin' him too.

[Boden]

Ahhh i see, you get your 100 points after a positive trade. Should have said that in the OP CheapyD. So really there is no way to get a "free" game just by signing up.

[cheaperthanever]

Hah! a-pril f-ools! You guys aren't getting anything!

:applause:

[McNutsack]

Hm, I already got points when I signed up a few months ago. Thought it was normal.

[aznguyen316]

I miss March, free trades month lol

[lurknomore]

Why doesn't it mention this promotion on the site? It only mentions the March promotion.

This is a CAG specific promotion. CAG and Goozex have a great relationship.

[lurknomore]

Quick question
I am very new to Goozex, just signed up 2 weeks ago. I have points to buy a popular game (devil may cry 4 either system). It states the time for getting this games is LONG, how long is long. Will it take 2 weeks or 2 months. Thanks in advance.

There is no set time, or way to decipher how long or short a popular, new game will enter the market. As the person below you wrote, looking at the trading info is good insight into trade speed of a game. It depends on the game, and a game like DMC4 with a single-player adventure should probably trade faster than say a multiplayer FPS. Come on over to the Goozex forums for a more detailed conversation about this.

[lurknomore]

Ahhh i see, you get your 100 points after a positive trade. Should have said that in the OP CheapyD. So really there is no way to get a "free" game just by signing up.

You should be getting the 100 points upon a sign-up, so long as this is your first sign-up, etc. Anyhow, I'm following up with the PTB over at Goozex, and I'll report back to you. I'll also follow up with all those that have signed up here and have not received the 100 points upfront.

Please make sure that you are going through the CAG referral link. You cannot just sign-up anyhow and get the 100 points upfront. Obviously, if you stay with CAG, there is no difference between getting the points upfront immediately or banked away.

[djkunai]

Goozex is a great system, although it does have it's problems (nothing too noticeable unless you're an economist). I've had great use with it so far.

[$CASH$]

Be cautious about becoming too invested in Goozex though. They just bent over all of their existing members by devaluing their points 20% yesterday. I'm sure it'll happen again at some point in the future. There is some guy here that was bragging about having 20,000 Goozex points. Well he just got shafted as he lost 4,000 points of purchasing power when they upped the point cap.

[Vinny]

What? This doesn't even make sense. Perhaps your expectations are unrealistic. I (like lots of other CAGs) have found Goozex to be a highly effective trading resource. No, I'm never going to get the Futurama that's in my request list, but I got Super Mario Galaxy within a few weeks of release as well as the original Metroid Prime right after MP3 came out. Which is kind of an "old" game I guess.

I have 20 games listed on my wants, 5 of them being extremely rare and the others are common GC/PS2 games (Animal Crossing, Wind Waker, DMC1/2/3, etc.) but I've only received 1 game after sending out 4.:-|

If you've been the cache for a while, then obviously you'll get priority but as I've only been using it for a few months, I'll still high up there and those games rare come up as available.

[Phaethon360]

Just signed up. According to the site it says 100pts pending first positive trade. Seems fair to me. I just found out about the site, and it seems like just what I've been looking for.

[MrSneis]

Signed up... no points.

Crap I didn't read, looks like I have to do a successful trade to get free points :( bummer.

[QiG]

Points weren't devalued at all. People need to get over this BIG TIME. They upped the maximum point value to 1200. As of right now there are 46 games at 1050 (the highest point value offered at the moment... no where near 1200):
18 are collectors editions or bundles (rock band, GH, ect..)
3 are rare PS1 games
and there are several rare games like Nocturne and Marvel vs Capcom in there bumped up to helo stimulate trades.

This is a smart move and will benefit everyone in the long run, and people need to quit bitching about it. NO ONE LOST POINTS.

[Goozex]

Hi Everyone,

We had a technical glitch today! Free 100 points are NOW active. For those that signed-up earlier today...we'll get you your bonus 100 points asap.

Very sorry for the inconvenience.

April fools has just got to be one of those days....aarrgghhh....

Thanks again for your patience!

Mark

***Quick edit***
This is a month long promotion for anybody...special CAG only promotion coming soon that is open to all members including existing Goozex members...so don't worry about checking out Goozex early.

[joshnorm]

Since I signed up during the Free Trade month I have a quick question about trade credits.

Do you have to use one of them when you send out a game and when you recieve/request one? Or is it just when you send it out or when you recieve/request one?

Either way great site have enjoyed it thus far.

[lurknomore]

Since I signed up during the Free Trade month I have a quick question about trade credits.

Do you have to use one of them when you send out a game and when you recieve/request one? Or is it just when you send it out or when you recieve/request one?

Either way great site have enjoyed it thus far.


You need one trade credit for a received game. When sending out a game, you do not pay a trade credit but you must pay for shipping costs to the other user.

[Goozex]

One trade credit when you receive a game. The seller does not pay the $1 trade credit -- only the buyer.

[Ha429rout]

I have 32 Refs lol :)

[joshnorm]

You need one trade credit for a received game. When sending out a game, you do not pay a trade credit but you must pay for shipping costs to the other user.

thats all I need to know. Thanks

[$CASH$]

As of right now there are 46 games at 1050 (the highest point value offered at the moment... no where near 1200)

Of course they aren't at 1200....yet. They just announced it yesterday and point values are only increased in 50 pt increments. Next week they'll be 1100, then 1150 then 1200.

NO ONE LOST POINTS.

Wrong. Everyone with a point balance lost purchasing power yesterday. Take the guy with 20,000 points as an example. He used to be able to get 20 new 360/PS3 games with his points. Now, he'll only be able to get 16 new PS3/360 titles. He lost out on 4 games overnight thanks to the change. Great job Goozex!

If you are a new user it shouldn't affect you much if at all. But if you were one of their loyal supporters that's been with them from the start and helped grow the site, then you got shafted. Way to treat your loyal users Goozex!

So like I said, be careful getting too heavily involved over there. Go into it with your eyes open as they pulled a shady move yesterday with no warning at all.

[Goozex]

Quick update. Everyone who signed up today got the 100 point signup bonus. Please PM me if you haven't received it yet.

[mguiddy]

Hah.
The "April is Free Games Month" made me think they extended the "trades don't use up trade credits" from March. I loved that promotion.

[sixteenvolt420]

i can't stand that point system, hence why i haven't signed up. i much prefer normal trades at sites like gametz, but maybe it's just me.

[iRandom]

will you get points for each person you refer?

[Hybrid5006]

Hi Everyone,

We had a technical glitch today! Free 100 points are NOW active. For those that signed-up earlier today...we'll get you your bonus 100 points asap.

Very sorry for the inconvenience.

April fools has just got to be one of those days....aarrgghhh....

Thanks again for your patience!

Mark

***Quick edit***
This is a month long promotion for anybody...special CAG only promotion coming soon that is open to all members including existing Goozex members...so don't worry about checking out Goozex early.

Nice, LOL! I love how people signed up yesterday when the cheapy clearly said it was for April. (yesterday as in March 31,2008)

[lurknomore]

will you get points for each person you refer?

Through your own referral link, you will still receive 100 points and 1 trade credit, but the person that you are referring won't get the promo points up front...but conventionally, after pos. feedback. If you are referring folks, chances are they are your friends and they'll understand.

[iRandom]

So which one is more important...points or trade tokens?
free 100 points...thats awesome

[lurknomore]

So which one is more important...points or trade tokens?
free 100 points...thats awesome

Both are important. Through the CAG click-thru, you get the 100 points upfront. It is essentially the same as through another's referral link...just that the points are upfront, so you can try the service before you become more fully invested.

[iRandom]

Gotcha...

you know something, seeing this thread at first "Free Games for New members" I thought it was a joke. I mean after all...its April Fools Day...guess it wasnt

[PleasantOne]

I really don't think I like this idea... there's been enough trouble with scammers on the old offer, of the credit and the points after you send something. Has Goozex been doing anything new to prevent duplicate accounts?

[urzishra14]

I like goozex.. i just started though.. but I did get 2 "older" GBA games sent quickly (like within the first hour or so) (eye of the beholder and super mario world) and I also had 2 games traded away very fast (trauma center Wii and Jade Empire XBOX Limited Edition) so I have a few bonuses from the last promotion(like 100 pts on a positive trade and 5 free trades on a positive trade)

this will be a great outlet for games i find at pawn shops and yard sales for cheap..

[VioletArrows]

I think I'd rather just buy the games instead of sitting on waiting lists for god knows how long. That and games I buy/end up with are never worth anything or in demand.

[JJSP]

Really, Goozex? Mario Sunshine was pending yesterday waiting for the user to confirm (his third time around) at 250 points. He timed out, so the next available copy starts at the new value (300).

Oh, it's okay. Paper Mario GC dropped from 250 to 200 the day after the user confirmed. 100 point swing in both directions - nice work, Goozex. :(

[Vcize]

Points weren't devalued at all. People need to get over this BIG TIME. They upped the maximum point value to 1200. As of right now there are 46 games at 1050 (the highest point value offered at the moment... no where near 1200):
18 are collectors editions or bundles (rock band, GH, ect..)
3 are rare PS1 games
and there are several rare games like Nocturne and Marvel vs Capcom in there bumped up to helo stimulate trades.

This is a smart move and will benefit everyone in the long run, and people need to quit bitching about it. NO ONE LOST POINTS.

I would have no problem with them putting in a higher cap for things like guitar bundles, collector's editions, and rare PS1 games that had no business being 1000 points in the first place. But raising the max value of semi-new games is just a major screwover to anyone holding onto points. Games can depreciate, points should not.

Pretty much every game I checked (Mass Effect, SSBB, Turok, hell even Viking) went up. When someone trades a 1000 point game they expect to get an equal game in return. Now, those that sent out a 1000 point game recently come up short when looking for a game they were planning on trading that one for. "Conveniently", they can pass some extra cash along to Goozex to buy the points to make up the difference. Nice how that worked out for Goozex, huh? That's borderline bait and switch material right there.

And the people that had thousands of points...man I feel for them. It's basically taking cash right out of their pocket.

And what's worse, consider this. 1200 is not exactly a nice round number. Does anyone think that that's going to be the final number they settle on? This will probably happen again several more times until we sit on a number like 2000. By then, any points held onto will have cut in half.

If people are going to send off games for magic floating points they need some kind of security in knowing the value of those points. That is gone now, as Goozex could tell you tomorrow that your points are worth nothing.

This is no better than anything ebay or any of the big "evil corporations" have done to their most loyal users. Goozex has lost their high ground with this nonsense. They should have AT LEAST either notified people about this a few months in advance so people had a chance to use some of their points before they were devalued, or they should have compensated people that were holding points with extra points equal to the change in value (people sitting on 1000 points should get 200 extra, people sitting on 2000 points should get 400 extra, etc).

[Goozex]

hey everyone,

There is a special announcement from our team about rolling back the price cap to the original 1000 points. You can read it here:
http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/p/19747/53931.aspx#53931

[auburntigersfan4life]

just ordered scooby doo with my 100!
Thanks Goozex

[strdr4]

hey everyone,

There is a special announcement from our team about rolling back the price cap to the original 1000 points. You can read it here:
http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/p/19747/53931.aspx#53931

Very interesting. I have started trading on Goozex and hope to continue to do so. I'm glad that Goozex has amended their decision.

[OnChkMnDS]

Awesome, if only I was a new member again

[lowenbotten]

What method is usually used to ship games? USPS first class? USPS Priority? Is it determined between the buyer & seller on a case by case basis?

[OnChkMnDS]

It's up to the seller

I use first class

[Ruahrc]

I would have no problem with them putting in a higher cap for things like guitar bundles, collector's editions, and rare PS1 games that had no business being 1000 points in the first place. But raising the max value of semi-new games is just a major screwover to anyone holding onto points. Games can depreciate, points should not.

Pretty much every game I checked (Mass Effect, SSBB, Turok, hell even Viking) went up. When someone trades a 1000 point game they expect to get an equal game in return. Now, those that sent out a 1000 point game recently come up short when looking for a game they were planning on trading that one for. "Conveniently", they can pass some extra cash along to Goozex to buy the points to make up the difference. Nice how that worked out for Goozex, huh? That's borderline bait and switch material right there.

And the people that had thousands of points...man I feel for them. It's basically taking cash right out of their pocket.

And what's worse, consider this. 1200 is not exactly a nice round number. Does anyone think that that's going to be the final number they settle on? This will probably happen again several more times until we sit on a number like 2000. By then, any points held onto will have cut in half.

If people are going to send off games for magic floating points they need some kind of security in knowing the value of those points. That is gone now, as Goozex could tell you tomorrow that your points are worth nothing.

This is no better than anything ebay or any of the big "evil corporations" have done to their most loyal users. Goozex has lost their high ground with this nonsense. They should have AT LEAST either notified people about this a few months in advance so people had a chance to use some of their points before they were devalued, or they should have compensated people that were holding points with extra points equal to the change in value (people sitting on 1000 points should get 200 extra, people sitting on 2000 points should get 400 extra, etc).

While I am glad to see them roll back the point cap, I don't think it is exactly fair to say that raising the cap is the same as devaluing everyone's points by 20%. It would be devaluing everyone's points to raise the cap AND raise the price of every game by 20%, in order to "fill out" the new point range. While they did raise the price of some games, they didn't change the value of every game, and thus it had no effect on my point balance and the games I wanted to get.

The thing I don't like about the (now-reversed) 1200 point cap though, is that it brings the price of the new games to MSRP levels, when you consider the rough $5-per-100pt conversion. In reality, 1200 points is a rounder value than you might think, as 1200pts is "equal to" $60- the MSRP for most new titles on PS3 or Xbox360. The problem I have with this is that all the games on Goozex are used (with the rare exception of a user sending out a sealed copy... happens every now and then), and thus the value dissapears when I can spend 1200pts on a game or just buy it new. Since Goozex deals with a used game market, they have to offer a discount on their games otherwise it does not become a good deal. This is also why a climb to 2000pts would never work because at that rate you're looking at $100 for a 2000pt game, which nobody would ever request.

Unfortunately with PSP and DS games, the 1000-pt mark is higher than the MSRP for games, and thus titles like God of War are not a good value on goozex since for 800 points I can buy the game new.

Ruahrc

[shadylane]

is there anyway to list only the 100 point games?

[Pookymeister]

is there anyway to list only the 100 point games?

Just sort by point value and the 100 pt games will show up first

[moblin]

aaahhh that site is killing my eyes.

[Jesusaurus]

I got my points when I signed up. I'm not sure if I want to actually trade any of my games though. Except for maybe that PS2 copy of Rez I bought at Blockbuster yesterday for $9.99. It's missing the cover, but the disc looks great. I knew I'd be able to make some money off that...

[QiG]

It's a shame that people wanted flexible point values so bad that goozex caved in and made it possible and then the uproar was terribly unfavorable afterwards. I feel that the point of goozex is to get away from a money system and it has been working great for me. Would a lot of people pay 2000 points for a rare/collectible game? Maybe not, but I know I might. Paying $100 for a game is completely different than me trading a handful of games I don't want for it.

But I understand that many users only deal in new games, whereas I've picked up a mix of new and old... everyone has a different approach to the site. I wasn't trying to be a douche when I posted, but it seemed like the attitude of the post was to tell people who were interested to stay away because they will get shafted. I appreciate the users who have a large bank of points because they are patiently waiting for their choices to become available while they've sent out dozens of games first, but you have to realize that ANY sort of intangible value is never safe.

[Ryukahn]

Is there any way to ensure you get a black label copy of a game and the disc isn't scratched? The only options I see are complete, disc/manual, and disc only.

[Duddy07]

Nope, Goozex is not the place for people who are collectors. You might want to check out gamingtz.com, they deal with p2p trading. Well for me I have been lucky the past 2 games I recived where factory sealed, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (xbox) and Guilty Gear X2 #Reload (xbox).

[mephitical]

I got my points when I signed up. I'm not sure if I want to actually trade any of my games though. Except for maybe that PS2 copy of Rez I bought at Blockbuster yesterday for $9.99. It's missing the cover, but the disc looks great. I knew I'd be able to make some money off that...
Good find! I hate you. One of my few video game regrets is not picking up Rez when it was first used at GS and they were clearing out tons of copies at one of the stores I frequented because I thought it would get even cheaper. And now it's 800 points on Goozex...

[rywateska]

What's the issue with Greatest Hits, Plat. Hits, etc?

I have games to list and would like to designate them as such, but is there even a way?

[JJSP]

No way to designate GH/PH status.

Personally, I just use Goozex to fill in the missing holes in my modest collection - the classic last-gen stuff I skipped over. It's not really for collectors, it's designed with the gamer in mind who wants to play them rather than keep them on a shelf. It's probably the best place around to get rid of the stuff you can't find a home for.

[Goozex]

Hey everyone,

I just got a PM asking if the promotion is still going on and the answer is YES! For the entire month of April new signups will be able to get 100 points and thus a free game.

Enjoy!

[dyeknom]

Interesting, signed up this week and put up disc only DDS2 and a copy of fatal frame 2, and they've already been requested. Not bad since i bought them at a cheap price and can now get something like no more heroes.

[SeanNOLA]

Holy Crappoopcrap! There are a LOT of good 100 point games! Finally got me to sign up! Thanks Cheapy!

[Ha429rout]

I <3 Goozex and my many many refs that got me 100 points ;)

[lordwow]

I signed up and I'm getting Path of Neo for free. Which is what it's worth.

[djkunai]

You guys who are ranting about the point cap being raised need to read this (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175376), specifically the part on price ceilings. This will only help Goozex as a trade system since they make money off the quantity traded- they want more games listed. Nobody has lost any value of points, since the price of points is still 100 for ~$5 (1000 for $50). If Goozex listed new release games for 1200 GP (the equivalent of around $60), traders wouldn't be inclined to add it to their list of wants since they can walk into any B&M store and pay that much to have it right away. That said, even if Goozex did list new release games for 1200 points, we would see a surplus of new release titles at 1200 and a low amount of people requesting the games for that much. With the magic of supply and demand, the price would drop to 1000 soon enough and continue to thrive as it had done so before. The 1200 point cap is ideal for rare last gen titles (or LE versions, IE GTA IV). Why would someone buy the GTA IV LE for $85 and list it for 1000 points on Goozex (the same as the regular version?) Now, if they get an extra 200 points, the price may be right for them.

Trust me, just read up on price ceilings- this is a VERY good thing, and I commend Goozex for listening to its members.

[Vcize]

You guys who are ranting about the point cap being raised need to read this (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175376), specifically the part on price ceilings. This will only help Goozex as a trade system since they make money off the quantity traded- they want more games listed. Nobody has lost any value of points, since the price of points is still 100 for ~$5 (1000 for $50). If Goozex listed new release games for 1200 GP (the equivalent of around $60), traders wouldn't be inclined to add it to their list of wants since they can walk into any B&M store and pay that much to have it right away. That said, even if Goozex did list new release games for 1200 points, we would see a surplus of new release titles at 1200 and a low amount of people requesting the games for that much. With the magic of supply and demand, the price would drop to 1000 soon enough and continue to thrive as it had done so before. The 1200 point cap is ideal for rare last gen titles (or LE versions, IE GTA IV). Why would someone buy the GTA IV LE for $85 and list it for 1000 points on Goozex (the same as the regular version?) Now, if they get an extra 200 points, the price may be right for them.

Trust me, just read up on price ceilings- this is a VERY good thing, and I commend Goozex for listening to its members.

A) They changed the point cap back to 1000.

B) When you say something like you did in the bolded part above, and then try and pretend to understand some higher economic theory, the two just don't mesh together.

In short, you were missing the point entirely.

[donaldtrunk]

Nope, Goozex is not the place for people who are collectors. You might want to check out gamingtz.com, they deal with p2p trading. Well for me I have been lucky the past 2 games I recived where factory sealed, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (xbox) and Guilty Gear X2 #Reload (xbox).

It's actually gametz.com and it rocks faces!

[Boden]

Thanks for the quick fix Goozex. This looks like a great site, can't wait to list some games.

[grifter_mcgraw]

There are a number of us CAGs who are loyal Goozex users, so please feel free to ask any of us any questions and/or concerns. To prospective users, this upfront 100 point promo is a great way to get a feel of the service...to see if it fits into your game trading scope. To current users, this promo is for you as well as this will be a month where we will see 100 point games flying out of your library. Go Goozex, and go CAG.

I'm a current user, but I didn't get any points. Yet? Maybe it takes a while?

[Lost Loser]

So this promo only works if they use that link in the first post right? Because I was just about to tell all of my friends to check out Goozex (which has been very good to me) because they could get a free game instantly. Then I reread the offer and realized it seems to only work with that link, which means me telling my friends reaps me no sweet referral points. If that's the case, consider me tight lipped. If that's not the case, correct me.

[Edit]
I just read everything in this thread, and now I'm thinking I was wrong, but I'm still not sure.

[djkunai]

When you say something like you did in the bolded part above, and then try and pretend to understand some higher economic theory, the two just don't mesh together.


I really don't know how to respond to this- you didn't understand anything I posted.

[Jesusaurus]

Quick question for people who use Goozex regularly. Do people complain if the game you send them isn't in perfect condition? I've got some older games I don't really play anymore but some of them have some scratches on them (most are just a couple light scratches, but a couple are a tad worse, still work perfectly though) but I don't know if I should put them up. Is there any way to tell the requester ahead of time that the game is lightly scratched?
Thanks in advance for any answers I get.

[Nate Nanjo]

So, I'm getting Dead or Alive 2 for free. Thats pretty nice.

[strummerbs]

Quick question for people who use Goozex regularly. Do people complain if the game you send them isn't in perfect condition? I've got some older games I don't really play anymore but some of them have some scratches on them (most are just a couple light scratches, but a couple are a tad worse, still work perfectly though) but I don't know if I should put them up. Is there any way to tell the requester ahead of time that the game is lightly scratched?
Thanks in advance for any answers I get.

It's going to depend on the requester if they complain about light scratches. However, once you are matched with someone, you are given the option both to PM the requester and to mutually cancel the trade. I would maybe suggest shooting the requester a PM, mention that the disc has scratches but that it plays fine, and offer to cancel the trade if this makes them uncomfortable.

[lurknomore]

So this promo only works if they use that link in the first post right? Because I was just about to tell all of my friends to check out Goozex (which has been very good to me) because they could get a free game instantly. Then I reread the offer and realized it seems to only work with that link, which means me telling my friends reaps me no sweet referral points. If that's the case, consider me tight lipped. If that's not the case, correct me.

[Edit]
I just read everything in this thread, and now I'm thinking I was wrong, but I'm still not sure.

Remain tightlipped if you want to receive the referral bonus yourself. It works out the same in the relative short-term to them, so long as they make a successful trade, but you will only receive something if you refer them using your account...

EDIT: If you are their friend, tell them to use the CAG couopn code...as they will get the bonus upfront and another one upon a positive feedback. You'll be out your own referral bonus, but you can say that you have given your friend a solid.

[mephitical]

B) When you say something like you did in the bolded part above, and then try and pretend to understand some higher economic theory, the two just don't mesh together.

In short, you were missing the point entirely.
Djkunai is obsessed with changing the Goozex system to suit his needs. There are a few very vocal supporters of his schemes, and it's clear that Goozex was not designed with them in mind and they resent that. The fact is, there are plenty of places they can go to do what they want, but they want to use the Goozex infrastucture to make things easier for them. Goozex works very well for what it is, and the staff genuinely tries to make it better whenever possible for the greatest number of users.

And yes, he misses the point. Reading a couple wikipedia pages on price caps does not an economics degree make.

[Nikadimas]

What's the issue with Greatest Hits, Plat. Hits, etc?

I have games to list and would like to designate them as such, but is there even a way?

Some games have a separate listing for platinum hits (Kameo, for example) but for about 95% of them there isn't. The easiest way to find out is to type the title into the search bar and see what comes up. You don't have to list them as such, but the platinum hits version of Kameo is the same point value as Kameo and doesn't have a lot listed as available (only 3 as opposed to the regular version which has over 50) so you would probably be able to get rid of it sooner by listing it there.

[eb3604]

so how long before you begin to worry about being ripped off? I just signed up a few weeks ago. I am supposed to be receiving 2 games. One was shipped on the 24th and one on the 26th. I should have at least received the one that was shipped on the 24th. I guess I'll wait til next Monday to pm the seller.

[sixteenvolt420]

It's actually gametz.com and it rocks faces!

Much love for gametz and it's awesomeness.:applause:

[csokn]

How is this different from other trading sites in regard to security? What stops me from getting ripped off? I got burned on the very first trade I attempted on Swap Tree, and some asshole has my Twilight Princess and never sent out his game, which they did nothing about.

[mguiddy]

How is this different from other trading sites in regard to security? What stops me from getting ripped off? I got burned on the very first trade I attempted on Swap Tree, and some asshole has my Twilight Princess and never sent out his game, which they did nothing about.
If you don't get a game you leave negative feedback and get your points/trade credit/and spot in line back.

[Jerry-kun]

Just signed up last night... already extremely happy with it. I made the mistake of buying a terrible import "Simple 2000" game back when it was new, and figured on maybe taking a buck or two on ebay... really didn't think anyone would want it. Got a request for it, literally within minutes, and made 350 points.

I've got to wonder... collector of Simple 2000 games, crappy girl-on-girl fighting games, or just someone interested in the cover art? :lol:

[OnChkMnDS]

Goozex is awesome...I been using it for a while

[lurknomore]

And just a friendly reminder for all of you new Goozex users, it is highly recommended that you purchase Delivery Confirmation whenever you send out a game.

[JMEPO]

Love Goozex!

[Bos1014]

What about being ripped off when sending people games? Sure no real harm done when you don't receive something cause points dont get transfered, But send a 60$ game to someone and never leave any feedback then wat?

[Kingfalcon]

If the person doesn't leave you feedback, the system will automatically close the trade with positive feedback after 21 days. I would suggest going here to read the FAQ:
http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/about_faq.asp

[mguiddy]

What about being ripped off when sending people games? Sure no real harm done when you don't receive something cause points dont get transfered, But send a 60$ game to someone and never leave any feedback then wat?

If the person doesn't leave you feedback, the system will automatically close the trade with positive feedback after 21 days. I would suggest going here to read the FAQ:
http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/about_faq.asp
Additionally, once you have sent out 3 games or so you get the points as soon as you accept the trade.

[Spen]

Anyone have any 100 point PS3 games?

[mguiddy]

Anyone have any 100 point PS3 games?
The only 100 point PS3 games are PSN games and I'm pretty sure goozex doesn't allow PSN/XBLA/VC games to be traded (outside of games that can be "bought" using codes).

[QiG]

This is great because I have a handful of 100 point PS2/GC games I was on the verge of trashing before I found goozex. All the new sign-ups can request them all they want as I close in on having unlimited send-outs

[spunXtain]

before i sign up..

how do I know i was referred by CAG? I click the link in the first post, but it just redirects me to the main page. On the signup screen there is no special mention of a CAG referral or promotion.

[OnChkMnDS]

I don't think this is CAG exclusive

[spunXtain]

apparently it is. Everyone keeps saying to use the referral link. But the referall link does nothing special that I can see.

You only get the 100 free points after the first trade otherwise. For CAG memebers it's supposedly just given to you. But I want to make sure it's done properly.

[BIG5]

Signed up. My free game is Wave Race Blue Storm. And an Archie Goodwin avatar? Now that's just cool.

[grifter_mcgraw]

I guess my post got buried, but is any current user still missing the 100 points they were supposed to get?

[forweg]

So what does the "_ turns to go" thing mean? I don't get it.

(I could've sworn seeing this question asked earlier in the topic, but I can't find it now.)

[richierich]

So what does the "_ turns to go" thing mean? I don't get it.

(I could've sworn seeing this question asked earlier in the topic, but I can't find it now.)

It's how many people are in front of you basically. But it's not necessarily going to take that long. For example, I was 48th I believe to trade Guitar Hero II XBOX 360 yesterday. And then BAM, today I actually jumped straight to the front due to my open trade slots.

It's a combination of the requester's available trading slots + available trade credits + available trading points + available active games.

You'll get the hang of it. It's a nice system.

[lurknomore]

I guess my post got buried, but is any current user still missing the 100 points they were supposed to get?

Are you asking because you signed up initially this month and have not gotten the points upfront...or because you are curious if they got the bug fixed from the 1st morning of the promotion? LMK if it is the former, and we'll get it corrected. Otherwise, all members who sign up through the CAG exclusive referral link will get the 100 points upfront this month.

[MotzCTG]

Just signed up.

[Rozz]

Goozex must be doing well if they had an ad in EGM.

[grifter_mcgraw]

Are you asking because you signed up initially this month and have not gotten the points upfront...or because you are curious if they got the bug fixed from the 1st morning of the promotion? LMK if it is the former, and we'll get it corrected. Otherwise, all members who sign up through the CAG exclusive referral link will get the 100 points upfront this month.

Bug? I never knew there was a bug. I didn't sign up this month, I've been signed up for a while, but the OP said that the 100 points would go to current users too.

[Bravelionheart]

Whoa, is it just me, or did the prices jump up in the last few days? I don't remember Ace Combat 6 being 900 when I last browsed around Goozex. (And is there any way to find out what games trade in for before signing up?)

[lurknomore]

Bug? I never knew there was a bug. I didn't sign up this month, I've been signed up for a while, but the OP said that the 100 points would go to current users too.
There is not an additional 100 points for current users. I think that you continue to be mistaken. If you signed up earlier, then you already received your 100 point bonus....

[grifter_mcgraw]

There is not an additional 100 points for current users. I think that you continue to be mistaken. If you signed up earlier, then you already received your 100 point bonus....

I was mistaken... The OP didn't say so, YOU did.

There are a number of us CAGs who are loyal Goozex users, so please feel free to ask any of us any questions and/or concerns. To prospective users, this upfront 100 point promo is a great way to get a feel of the service...to see if it fits into your game trading scope. To current users, this promo is for you as well as this will be a month where we will see 100 point games flying out of your library. Go Goozex, and go CAG.

[salty tbone]

I was mistaken... The OP didn't say so, YOU did.

Reread what he wrote (and not just the highlighted part). He never said current users would get 100 points. Rather, there'd be new users with free 100 points looking to trade, which benefits the "old timers."

[lurknomore]

Reread what he wrote (and not just the highlighted part). He never said current users would get 100 points. Rather, there'd be new users with free 100 points looking to trade, which benefits the "old timers."

Thank you, fine sir.

[grifter_mcgraw]

Hmm.. Well, regardless, I DID apparently get a trade point.

[Lokki]

I signed up for Goozex last night. I popped up some old PS1, PS2, & GC games and before I could finish adding them to my library, I already had 2 requests. I recognized one of the usernames as a CAG.

I think that I'm going to like this site. I have some older games that I never got around to finishing or playing thanks to an extended Everquest & WoW addiction that has finally been kicked. Now I just can't force myself to play the old school graphics even if I want to play the game. Turning them into points to use towards 360 games will be nice. :applause:

[ELGGONZALEZ 080]

sweet i just joined and i want to get fable fgor xbox
so i requested it
when do i know if i get??

[shadylane]

so i just signed up. when should i expect the 100 points to be in my account?

[imok]

I signed up recently. It's a bit confusing to me though. I'll be sending out my first 2 games this monday or tuesday. So is it that everytime you request and get a game sent to you it cost 1 trade point? Also how do you get trade points? Do you have to buy something?

[mguiddy]

I signed up recently. It's a bit confusing to me though. I'll be sending out my first 2 games this monday or tuesday. So is it that everytime you request and get a game sent to you it cost 1 trade point? Also how do you get trade points? Do you have to buy something?
It only cost a trade point to receive a game. Sending games cost nothing outside of postage.
You can buy trade points for $1 a piece.

[shadylane]

yea i'm so confused here too. i just want to get the free game

[jling84]

Someone take my Namco Museum on GBA for 100 pts please!!! It's been on there for forever!

[djkunai]

yea i'm so confused here too. i just want to get the free game

You have to send out a game first, and once positive feedback is received you will get a 100 point bonus along with a free trade credit (enough to request and receive a 100 point game). Plus, you have the points from the original trade (which in order to use you are required to buy trade credits- which is how Goozex makes money off this promo). It's actually a great way to start, but don't expect a free lunch out of it.

[lordwow]

Ok here's the lowdown on the points and trades, etc:

You are given (when you sign up this month) 100 points (the free game) and 1 trade (for the trade). You can choose the game, put it in your requests, and then it'll email you when it's being sent out.

Then, when you get a positive feedback, you get another 100 points and 1 more trade, so essentially, another free game.

From then on out, you need to purchase 1 trade per trade (obviously), which is $1 per trade. You can buy them in stacks of 5 or more. You can then choose to put money into Goozex points (100 points for $5 or more) or trade away games you have to receive points.

So for each game you want, you need to have:
1) The Points (either purchased or from trades that you sent games)
2) A Trade (purchased)

[imok]

Ah thanks, that makes sense I think.

[Tomeeboy]

Someone take my Namco Museum on GBA for 100 pts please!!! It's been on there for forever!

Not entirely sure why anyone even bothers putting games up for trade that are 100 points. That's equivalent to about $5 worth of points, right? It's going to cost $1 in trade credit, and probably another $1 - $2 to ship the game to somebody. So let's say you net $2 worth of points. Why not just take the $3 you're going to spend to make that $2 in points and just buy $3 worth of points and keep your game? No matter how you figure it, it can't possibly be worth trading a 100 point game with this system. Are people taking crazy pills or did everyone just fail math in school? :)

[richierich]

The "sellers" do not have to use trade points to send out games. And points are points, sure you could either donate/throw/give away the games that aren't worth much but if someone wants that game why not get points for them to use towards a newer game? The more positive feedback points you gain from shipping out games enables you to open up more trade slots.

[mguiddy]

Not entirely sure why anyone even bothers putting games up for trade that are 100 points. That's equivalent to about $5 worth of points, right? It's going to cost $1 in trade credit, and probably another $1 - $2 to ship the game to somebody. So let's say you net $2 worth of points. Why not just take the $3 you're going to spend to make that $2 in points and just buy $3 worth of points and keep your game? No matter how you figure it, it can't possibly be worth trading a 100 point game with this system. Are people taking crazy pills or did everyone just fail math in school? :)
It doesn't cost trade points to send a game to someone.
Also, not everyone likes having a huge game collection.

[paintball745]

mguiddy is right about the trade credits you only need them to buy a game not to sell them.but i dont usually put on a 100 point game unless i have a spare mailer laying around. so i guess that makes me a cheap ass.?

[mcelfour]

signed up, and sending out a game monday. now, what to get? :)

[Bullitt24]

I might check it out

[demonchin]

thanks

[QiG]

Not entirely sure why anyone even bothers putting games up for trade that are 100 points. That's equivalent to about $5 worth of points, right? It's going to cost $1 in trade credit, and probably another $1 - $2 to ship the game to somebody. So let's say you net $2 worth of points. Why not just take the $3 you're going to spend to make that $2 in points and just buy $3 worth of points and keep your game? No matter how you figure it, it can't possibly be worth trading a 100 point game with this system. Are people taking crazy pills or did everyone just fail math in school? :)

It works out for me because I have a bunch of GC/PS2 games I was on the verge of tossing out. While it might take 8-10 trades to equal a new game, I'd rather pay $25 to ship them out then buy it new or used at $40+

[soyverde]

I doubt I will ever put up a 100 point game, simply because it's not worth my effort, but for the rest of my trading fodder this is a much better deal than your typical game store (exactly why they created the site in the first place). I've only been signed up for a few days, and have already completed one trade, have another one sent off, and am about to accept another. I'm really liking the system and its interface...now if only someone would put Bladestorm for PS3 up for trade. :D

[Tomeeboy]

Ah, well that's good to know that it doesn't cost a trade credit to send a game out. Makes the deal a little better ;) Still not sure it would be worth putting 100 point games up for trade, but I guess if you're just going to throw them out, you might as well. It at least builds up some feedback.

The system definitely seems nice if you have older games to unload which are still worth a lot of points. If I could unload my copy of Resistance for 950 points, that would definitely be worth it, seeing as how brand new games are 1000 points.

[lordwow]

It also works well to fill your collection in last gen games. I've mainly picked up GC and XBox games that are BC and dirt cheap.

[lurknomore]

I think that there is still a great deal of confusion among users and newbs to Goozex. I again strongly encourage you all to visit the Goozex forums as many of your questions and confusion is and has been answered there already.

Again, through the CAG referral sign-up, CheapyD's link, you will receive 100 points and 1 trade credit upfront, so that you can make a request for a 100 point game right off the bat (or you can use those 100 points toward something else)....
Or, through other referral sign-ups or conventionally through Goozex's site, you will also receive the points and trade credit but only after 1 positive feedback(one game sent successfully). These two options are not combinable, and they are mutually exclusive of one another. No possibility of a double-dip.

********************
EDIT: I was incorrect, and I apologize. Through the use of "CAG" as the coupon code, you will get BOTH promos. 100 points and trade credit upfront AND, upon positive feedback, ANOTHER 100 points and trade credit. Great, great deal. Again, sorry for my part in the confusion.

[V Illuminati V]

This is awsome I'm signing up right now!

I just decided to get Fable since I never played it before and you can't really get that many games with 100 points they have to be really old.

[ssssss]

Hey can someone please explain to me how this works?
How much do you pay for a game from Goozex? Thanks in advance.

[ultramanJ]

I've got a question regarding Goozex. It sounds very interesting to me but I'm a little on the fence regarding one thing. In order for me to receive points for some of my older games (and old as in Rtype Final, Dark Cloud, etc) someone technically has to request my game? This sounds like a service that really only benefits you if you're getting rid of the latest game for another new release. Am I wrong?

[Bravelionheart]

Whoa, is it just me, or did the prices jump up in the last few days? I don't remember Ace Combat 6 being 900 when I last browsed around Goozex. (And is there any way to find out what games trade in for before signing up?)
Sorry to quote my own post, but I think it got lost in the shuffle. So, my biggest question is, how do I find out what a game trades in for? Is it the same amount of points that it costs to "buy", or a different amount?

[JJSP]

It doesn't cost trade credits to ship games, only to get.

[JJSP]

Sorry to quote my own post, but I think it got lost in the shuffle. So, my biggest question is, how do I find out what a game trades in for? Is it the same amount of points that it costs to "buy", or a different amount?
It's the same amount of points both ways.

STEP ONE - Make list of games you have and don't want.

STEP TWO - Make list of games you want and don't have.

STEP THREE - Goozex handles all of the work, matching your wants with other's haves and vice versa.

STEP FOUR - You'll get a notification of what games are coming to you or which games to ship.

It's never a one-to-one trade. The person you ship to isn't necessarily the person shipping to you - it's extremely easy to use, as Goozex just takes some information from you and handles all of the grunt work.

[Bravelionheart]

It's the same amount of points both ways.

STEP ONE - Make list of games you have and don't want.

STEP TWO - Make list of games you want and don't have.

STEP THREE - Goozex handles all of the work, matching your wants with other's haves and vice versa.

STEP FOUR - You'll get a notification of what games are coming to you or which games to ship.

It's never a one-to-one trade. The person you ship to isn't necessarily the person shipping to you - it's extremely easy to use, as Goozex just takes some information from you and handles all of the grunt work.
Ok, thanks for the info. :)

[ssssss]

Hey can someone please explain to me how this works?
How much do you pay for a game from Goozex? Thanks in advance.
Can anyone help me with this? I'm confused what 100 points actually becomes equivalent to in US dollars. And how much money typically would you be saving from retail value?
Thanks

[KaitouDark]

http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/shop.asp?code=P
100 points roughly works out to $5 but you get a discount if you buy a lot of points

most newer 360+PS3 games are 1000 so you'd have to buy/trade to get 900 if you want something new. GC/PS2 and older games are 100 points.

[oidigo1]

It is funny how goozex gets so much traffic during free trade months, and when that is over, it is a struggle to get trades for games. Guys it only costs a dollar to recieve a game so go ahead and request some of my games. lol.

[evilmregg]

Meh, I'll give it a try. It's hard for me to swallow paying $1 for a trade when it's free on CAG, but if it's easier to get a game I really want then it'll be worth it in the end.

[lakers310]

im having trouble. i requested GTA 3 and it always matches me up with someone but they never confirm my request. is there something im doing wrong?

[$CASH$]

It is funny how goozex gets so much traffic during free trade months, and when that is over, it is a struggle to get trades for games. Guys it only costs a dollar to recieve a game so go ahead and request some of my games. lol.

It only feels that way. On the main page, they show you how many trades are in progress. Right now there are 3200 trades going on. That's only slightly lower than trades during March.

[$CASH$]

im having trouble. i requested GTA 3 and it always matches me up with someone but they never confirm my request. is there something im doing wrong?

I'm assuming you're a new user? Some traders are hesitant to send games to users with no feedback. When I first started, I sent out 4 games to build up my feedback, then it was no problem receiving games.

Also, GTA3 is a 100 pt game and as you can see by the previous posts, some people don't think it's worth sending out 100 pt games.

[Lost Loser]

Again, through the CAG referral sign-up, CheapyD's link, you will receive 100 points and 1 trade credit upfront, so that you can make a request for a 100 point game right off the bat (or you can use those 100 points toward something else)....
Or, through other referral sign-ups or conventionally through Goozex's site, you will also receive the points and trade credit but only after 1 positive feedback(one game sent successfully). These two options are not combinable, and they are mutually exclusive of one another. No possibility of a double-dip.

Are you sure. Because when you click on a person's referral link, it brings up a sign up page with this message at the top.

To start trading you will need Goozex points and trade credits. When you join Goozex and activate your account, we will give you 1 free trade credit and 100 points right away: that's a FREE game on us and a great way to start trading on Goozex!Also at the bottom it has an asteriks explaining what a positive trade is, but no where else on the page does it mention such a thing (like, maybe it used to say "We'll give you 100 points after a positive trade*", and they removed that sentence but forgot to remove the part the asteriks lead to). Also, Neither CheapyD nor the member named Goozex have stated anything about having to join through the CAG link, they just keep talking about joining the site.

Of course, if someone wants to help me get to the bottom of this mystery, they could always just join under my referral link (*wink wink*) and tell me if they got the 100 pts.

[Jesusaurus]

Does Goozex match people up for games over the weekend? I've got 7 games in my library (360 and PS2) and none of them have even gone down by a single turn over the weekend. Same thing for all of the games I have requested. I'm at the same spot in line now that I was on Friday...

[shadylane]

i still dont understand how to get the free game. i don't even know how to check for my 100 points. i just want to "buy" red faction 2 for ps2... how do i do this? do i have to trade something?

[JJSP]

i still dont understand how to get the free game. i don't even know how to check for my 100 points. i just want to "buy" red faction 2 for ps2... how do i do this? do i have to trade something?
At the top of your screen, it shows "Trade Credits" and "Points". It should show (provided you haven't ordered anything) 100 points, but they're useless if you don't have trade credits as well. Add Red Faction 2 to your want list, and it'll match you as soon as one becomes available.

[lordwow]

Does Goozex match people up for games over the weekend? I've got 7 games in my library (360 and PS2) and none of them have even gone down by a single turn over the weekend. Same thing for all of the games I have requested. I'm at the same spot in line now that I was on Friday...

Yes. I got matched on Sunday for a game.

[lurknomore]

Does Goozex match people up for games over the weekend? I've got 7 games in my library (360 and PS2) and none of them have even gone down by a single turn over the weekend. Same thing for all of the games I have requested. I'm at the same spot in line now that I was on Friday...

As answered previously, yes. But to answer your question more specifically, I suggest that you look at each particular game's trade info tab...as well as reading some of the posts in the Goozex forum for a better understanding of how the system works.

[soyverde]

I've got a question regarding Goozex. It sounds very interesting to me but I'm a little on the fence regarding one thing. In order for me to receive points for some of my older games (and old as in Rtype Final, Dark Cloud, etc) someone technically has to request my game? This sounds like a service that really only benefits you if you're getting rid of the latest game for another new release. Am I wrong?

It depends, really. Madden 2004 probably will never get a request, but R-Type: Final is a different story. I joined April 2nd, and I sent out my copy of R-Type: Final on Saturday. You can check the 'Trading info' link on the game's description page to get an idea of how desired it is.

For anyone complaining about their spot in line, I wouldn't expect it to move fast, but if you are the only one in the list ready (i.e. 'Active', with enough available points and a trade credit), you will still get the game if you are 99th in line...at least as far as I understand the system.

[lurknomore]

It depends, really. Madden 2004 probably will never get a request, but R-Type: Final is a different story. I joined April 2nd, and I sent out my copy of R-Type: Final on Saturday. You can check the 'Trading info' link on the game's description page to get an idea of how desired it is.

For anyone complaining about their spot in line, I wouldn't expect it to move fast, but if you are the only one in the list ready (i.e. 'Active', with enough available points and a trade credit), you will still get the game if you are 99th in line...at least as far as I understand the system.

I actually have traded away my Madden 04 for PS2 just this past year. People do collect entire series, and some games have certain significance to a gamer. In fact, Madden 04 has this stat: Game traded: 20 times since July 24, 2006. There are also 3 disc only requests in the queue, though they are all on hold.

For a better understanding of a game's tradeability, I suggest everyone look at the trade info tab of each and every particular game. That will provide a lot of insight.

[soyverde]

I actually have traded away my Madden 04 for PS2 just this past year. People do collect entire series, and some games have certain significance to a gamer. In fact, Madden 04 has this stat: Game traded: 20 times since July 24, 2006. There are also 3 disc only requests in the queue, though they are all on hold.

For a better understanding of a game's tradeability, I suggest everyone look at the trade info tab of each and every particular game. That will provide a lot of insight.

Okay, maybe that wasn't the best example (should have looked it up), but with 45 complete copies active, it isn't going to fly out of your library if you're joining the queue right now (then again, good luck unloading it anywhere else, for that matter). ;) Long story short, it is definitely worth looking up the trading info for a game before deciding what to do with it.

The way I see it, there is no skin off your back if you want to sign up just to get one free 100 point game out of the deal (or two, once you complete the first trade)...can't beat that. Just don't be surprised if you end up hooked on the trading system in short oder. :D

[macjz212]

Just signed up. Thanks

[lurknomore]

Correction: Lost Loser, you are indeed correct...and I will make the corrections in my previous postings. 100 Points and 1 trade credit upfront IN ADDITION to another 100 points and 1 trade credit upon a positive feedback. I just spoke with Mark of Goozex this morning and got it all cleared up.

ALSO: Check out this CAG/Goozex additional promo for new and currrent users:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178762

Enjoy, and enjoy...and I apologize for any confusion that I caused earlier. Again, will make edits to my earlier postings.

[mephitical]

The trading info page is definitely your friend (as stated repeatedly in this thread), but don't be dissuaded from putting something up just because it has a lot of copies available. A couple of the games I've sent so far were big surprises, where the queue moved really quickly. I've also got two 100 point PS1 games up that I consider to be worthless and they've actually been moving slowly up over the last couple months. One has only two turns to go now!

[richierich]

Man I think I've managed to match up with 2 inactive users, thus taking up 2 out of 3 available trade slots. I with Goozex could some how come up with a way to put games on hold if people don't log in to the website within a certain amount of time, say at least once every 2 weeks or so.

[Hoffer]

I signed up and I'll give it a try.

[djkunai]

Man I think I've managed to match up with 2 inactive users, thus taking up 2 out of 3 available trade slots. I with Goozex could some how come up with a way to put games on hold if people don't log in to the website within a certain amount of time, say at least once every 2 weeks or so.

The current talk is people who haven't done anything in 3 months will have everything put on hold.

[richierich]

^^

That sounds like a great idea.

[QiG]

Meh, I'll give it a try. It's hard for me to swallow paying $1 for a trade when it's free on CAG, but if it's easier to get a game I really want then it'll be worth it in the end.

The only thing is that you don't have to match up a direct trade. The circumstances that people will trade over are completely different. You can score a copy of Mario Power Tennis on goozex for a reasonable amount of points (and it IS available) whereas people that trade directly tend to be more picky. The $1 fee pays for the service and is an amount I'd gladly donate to keep the system going if it wasn't already integrated.

Man I think I've managed to match up with 2 inactive users, thus taking up 2 out of 3 available trade slots. I with Goozex could some how come up with a way to put games on hold if people don't log in to the website within a certain amount of time, say at least once every 2 weeks or so.

I feel for you on this as I've had 3 games I've sent out been completed by the system after reaching the 3 week threshold. 2 of them seem to be inactive members whereas one is going to Canada and just taking forever. But one feature of the site is that you can just request/offer a game and forget about it. Then a month or so later while everything is working out you all of a sudden receive the game. But let's be honest, you get an e-mail for every transaction and even if a game randomly shows up in your mailbox, how long should it take you to figure out how it happend? It's a double-edge sword but I don't think there's any way around it.

Does Goozex match people up for games over the weekend? I've got 7 games in my library (360 and PS2) and none of them have even gone down by a single turn over the weekend. Same thing for all of the games I have requested. I'm at the same spot in line now that I was on Friday...

I've always gotten my requests fulfilled within minutes as long as it's available. It seems like the site refreshed extremely frequently to match up the trades 24/7

I'm assuming you're a new user? Some traders are hesitant to send games to users with no feedback. When I first started, I sent out 4 games to build up my feedback, then it was no problem receiving games.

Also, GTA3 is a 100 pt game and as you can see by the previous posts, some people don't think it's worth sending out 100 pt games.

Don't be discouraged, a ton of people clear out their old games through goozex (especially me). Before I found out about the site, I was considering trashing some of my games to make room on the rack.

[Lost Loser]

Woo hoo. I just got matched this morning to send out my disc + manual copy of Metroid Prime even though I was number 99 in line (no kidding, just goes to show how far off that number can get if a lot of people put a game on hold). I'll technically only make like $3 off the game after my shipping costs, but that is seriously like 3x what GameStop will have given me for it (I called them up about 6 months ago and asked, I doubt the price has changed for the better since then). Also, the other game I am listing (disc only Metroid Prime Pinball) has gone up in price by 50 points since I first put it on. I don't know if I should be excited at the prospect of an additional $2.50, or worried that it will make my time before being matched last longer.

[Shimrra]

Just signed up going a real shame that there is no listing for older games like SNES or NES (which I need to unload)

[sillymonkey321]

I signed up. There is actually quite a few games i am interested in that are priced at 100 points.

[Caliburn]

I'm sending out a disc-only 100 pt Shadow of Destiny to someone along the lines of eviljen... so if you're here, Jen, you'll be getting a nice disc-only game! She signed up yesterday, to boot.

[Bravelionheart]

Just signed up, woohoo. By the way, can someone please tell me how to change my avatar? I can't, for the life of me, find where I do that.

[mephitical]

Just signed up, woohoo. By the way, can someone please tell me how to change my avatar? I can't, for the life of me, find where I do that.
Go to the forums and update your profile there. It's a little slow to update in your custom signature.

[lordwow]

Got my free game in the mail today. Sweet.

[richierich]

Got my free game in the mail today. Sweet.

Which game?:D

[lordwow]

Which game?:D

Path of Neo for Xbox. I'm a pretty big Matrix fan, and it was one of those games I didn't really want to buy since it got mediocre reviews. And it's not yet BC, so I'll have to crack out my old XBox for it.

[v1et r1ce]

I signed up a while ago and didn't request a game until last week when I saw this thread and it reminded me I had 100 points. Anyway, I requested Battlefront II for Xbox and it says 35 turns to go. I understand it's going to be a long wait but anyone estimate how long? And How do you know when you are accepted?

[mguiddy]

I signed up a while ago and didn't request a game until last week when I saw this thread and it reminded me I had 100 points. Anyway, I requested Battlefront II for Xbox and it says 35 turns to go. I understand it's going to be a long wait but anyone estimate how long? And How do you know when you are accepted?
You'll get an email saying you have a game in the mail.

[richierich]

I signed up a while ago and didn't request a game until last week when I saw this thread and it reminded me I had 100 points. Anyway, I requested Battlefront II for Xbox and it says 35 turns to go. I understand it's going to be a long wait but anyone estimate how long? And How do you know when you are accepted?

You might get lucky and get it faster than expected.

[lordwow]

I had 20 turns on one game and got it in about a week. A LOT of the people who request games don't have the points or trades, so you move up really quickly.

[Bravelionheart]

Go to the forums and update your profile there. It's a little slow to update in your custom signature.
Ok, thanks. :)

[mephitical]

I had 20 turns on one game and got it in about a week. A LOT of the people who request games don't have the points or trades, so you move up really quickly.
My biggest surprise so far is Super Mario Galaxy - It just kept saying "very long wait" with over 100 turns to go. For about a week and a half. Then I got a match. From request time to the time the game was in my hand, it was about two weeks for a game that was barely two months old and still insanely popular.

[simpsonps121]

Hi,
I would love to get another 100 pts. :-)
simpsonps121

Thanks,
Matthew

[Lost Loser]

Just in case anyone is interested, I had my girlfriend sign up today. She used my referral link and entered in the CAG code. When her account got verified it came up with 100 points + 1 trade credit already in it, and 200 points + 2 trade credits pending her first positive trade. She requested a Soulcalibur game for her first trade and she wants to put up two old PC games she has sitting around that she hates (SimEarth and Myst) just to see if anyone will take them.

[salty tbone]

she wants to put up two old PC games she has sitting around that she hates (SimEarth and Myst) just to see if anyone will take them.

That's funny because I'm doing a similar thing with two old Mac games (Command & Conquer and Panzer General). Just in case someone's feeling nostaligic I'll be there first in line (and the only one in line). :D

[OnChkMnDS]

Man I can't get rid of 1080 Avalanche + Need for Speed Underground 2 for NGC

[ssssss]

When you sign up for the free game, you just sign up and they give you a free 100 point game?
And is there a monthly subscription for Goozex?
Thanks

[lurknomore]

When you sign up for the free game, you just sign up and they give you a free 100 point game?
And is there a monthly subscription for Goozex?
Thanks

They give you a free 100 points and a trade credit initially. You can then either request a 100 point game that you will get for free to test-drive the service, so to speak. I suggest that you read up about the service so that you can better understand how it all works.

No, there is no monthly subscription cost. You simply pay $1 a trade for each game requested...and spend money on shipping costs when you send a game out.

[richierich]

^^

Yes people use it as a renting service but you get to keep the game as long as you want.

[richierich]

wow what a freakin' coincidence. I sent out a game to a certain user, and just now matched up with that user again to send me a game. hahaha

[Nemo_Hyde]

Wow, it seems to have improved since I last looked. Already matched with someone to send out SW Best of PC, and now I have a bunch of other PC games on there to earn points... plus a PS3 game (formula 1).

Sorry I have neglected goozex. All I want are older games anyway.

[CardSHARK4Life]

Sweet, I luv CAG and all the info and helpful souls around here, I just signed up 2 days ago at Gooz, and already have a game on the way, now i just have to make a few trades and purchase some trade credits, because there are so many old titles that i wouldnt mind getting my hands on.

[dg7md]

Thanks for this, put up a request for Mortal Kombat Deception, any word on when they'd get around to sending it for the points?

[richierich]

Thanks for this, put up a request for Mortal Kombat Deception, any word on when they'd get around to sending it for the points?

Which version? XBOX & GC have no games available, PS2 has 1 available. You might want to add another game since that game seems to be rare on Goozex.

[dg7md]

Which version? XBOX & GC have no games available, PS2 has 1 available. You might want to add another game since that game seems to be rare on Goozex.

It was Xbox, I'll go take another look, didn't know it was rare. Is there like a list of what is ready to trade on the games or ones available?

[richierich]

Click the title of any game, and then scroll down and click trading info. You'll see how many units are available for trading and also how many people are in front of you requesting that game. Don't be discouraged by how many people seem to be in front of you, because anyone can request games even if you don't have enough points and/or trading points to get them. So then you'll be pushed ahead in line.

[dg7md]

Click the title of any game, and then scroll down and click trading info. You'll see how many units are available for trading and also how many people are in front of you requesting that game. Don't be discouraged by how many people seem to be in front of you, because anyone can request games even if you don't have enough points and/or trading points to get them. So then you'll be pushed ahead in line.

Thanks, a friend of mine already has a request for MK: Deception for Xbox, but I don't think he put his as complete. I didn't see "trading info" so this'll be helpful.

[Captain_Insano16]

Probably a dumb question.... but can you add stuff to your request lists and leave them there for future use? As in, If I have a game I want that is 600 points, but I don't have the points, will it just skip over me and go to the next person in line?

[richierich]

^^^

Yup

[Lost Loser]

Probably a dumb question.... but can you add stuff to your request lists and leave them there for future use? As in, If I have a game I want that is 600 points, but I don't have the points, will it just skip over me and go to the next person in line?

Yes, but at first you can only have two games "Active" at a time, and the rest you have to put "On Hold". The "Active" ones will search for matches, while the "On Hold" ones will simply hold your place in line and let people know you are interested in the game. After you have completed more trades, you'll be able to mark more games as Active.

[$CASH$]

Probably a dumb question.... but can you add stuff to your request lists and leave them there for future use? As in, If I have a game I want that is 600 points, but I don't have the points, will it just skip over me and go to the next person in line?

Yes and it's a good strategy to request anything that you might have a passing interest in. As long as they are on hold, you wont be matched up to receive them and you're position in the queue will be maintained and improve as trades occur. That way if you do decide you want it months down the line, you can set it to active and you will be much closer to receiving the game than if you just requested it that day.

The same strategy applies to games you own. I have games listed in my library at Goozex that I don't own yet. I think I'll eventually own them but I want to preserve a queue spot so that when I do own them and decide to trade them, I will be closer to the head of the line.

[dg7md]

You get an email when someone is matched with you to trade, right? I just kept MK: Deception and Guilty Gear X2 for Xbox in my list, I know it could take a while but hey I'll get them some day.

[mguiddy]

You get an email when someone is matched with you to trade, right? I just kept MK: Deception and Guilty Gear X2 for Xbox in my list, I know it could take a while but hey I'll get them some day.
Yep.

[salty tbone]

Ok, yet another newbish question. I signed up last week and already have two trades that I'm mailing games out. Based on the feedback system, it says only two open trades at a time for those with 0-9 feedback. Does that mean I have to wait for the recipients to leave feedback to close the deal before I can send off any more games? The reason I ask is because the other games in my library are still listed as "active."
(EDIT: Ok. Just realized the answer to my own question. "Active" is different from "Ready". Sorry folks, but I've had a couple drinks tonight.)


So far I'm really liking Goozex. And it's amazed me how quickly deals went through. I listed the original Halo and it said "long wait," so I figured oh well, guess that means months from now. Then the number when to 90+. Then I get an e-mail saying a deal was available. All in less than a week. I think I've found a new addiction.

[richierich]

Yeah once you get 10 points for positive feedback (essentially one 10 point positive feedback for one trade) you'll get one more additional trading slot. I've just hit 5 positive trades which gives me 5 trading slots!!:

Level Feedback score Max number of open trades (requests)(*) Max number of open trades (offers)(*)
1________0 - 9________________2 open trades at a time__________________2 open trades at a time
2.............10 - 49...............................3 open trades at a time....................................3 open trades at a time
3______50 - 149_______________5 open trades at a time__________________5 open trades at a time
4...........150 - 299............................10 open trades at a time.............................................u nlimited
5______300 - 449_____________15 open trades at a time_______________________unlimited
6............450 - 500...........................20 open trades at a time.............................................u nlimited
0 ______negative__________________0 open trades______________________1 open trade at a time

[neocisco]

I've been a member for only 3 days and I'm already sending out 4 games tomorrow and 1 game is on it's way to me. All 4 are games that have been on my TL here for a long time and never had any interest. This seems like this will be a good way to get rid of some clutter.

[nubirdman]

Goozex ID: nubirdman

[DisturbedZen]

Woo, earn me a 100 points too by going through the goozex link in my sig.

[punkmaggit]

Goozex ID: punkmaggit.

Already received Sly Cooper (1) and about 950 points in trades. Can't wait to (hopefully) get my hands on Opoona or Magna Carta!

[Nemo_Hyde]

I've got a new sealed copy of Formula 1 for the PS3 up, but as I also had 4-5 old PC games too I guess it wasn't showing as ready? I've put them on hold and we'll see if that gets the PS3 game out sooner....



ID: overtheboard

[dg7md]

So from what I can understand about this site and its trading system is that it is practically done mechanically, with both parties involved with the trade of game-for-points going through an automated line process. When I get an email verifying a trade is ready I just accept, the trader gets the points and sends the game? Is all of this about right?

I changed one of my picks to DBZ Budokai 3 for PS2 hoping that more people are willing to trade that than Guilty Gear X2.

[v|_@mé]

i'm doing pretty good on this site, i like it enough to check up everyday.

[TheBryanTarlowski]

Whats stopping people from signing up with multiple email addresses and getting a few free xbox/ps2 games?

The system of Goozx seems odd. I used Gametz YEARS ago back when the it had a ugtz url. I wasn't liked (maybe thats an understatement) but I had over like 400 trades.

[Gorge]

I have a newb Goozex question.

So I have some games on PC that have keys (World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Call of Duty 2) so how can I trade these? Are they untradeable because the key has already been used?

[v1et r1ce]

Damn the game I requested (battlefront 2, xbox) went up 50 points!

[lordwow]

Eternal Darkness dropped 50 points, good for me.

[dg7md]

Edit: Nevermind.

[oidigo1]

I have a newb Goozex question.

So I have some games on PC that have keys (World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, Call of Duty 2) so how can I trade these? Are they untradeable because the key has already been used?

PC games are real slow movers, but just look up the game on the website and it will tell you whether or not it can be traded. e.g Lost planet can not be traded on the PC, some end user agreement bullshit.

[paintball745]

yeah most popular online pc games cant be traded e.x. wow or your battlefield type gams.

[neocisco]

Actually, I just sent Battlefield 1942 Anthology out today and it was only on my list for 3 days.

[MoolahMan]

Whats stopping people from signing up with multiple email addresses and getting a few free xbox/ps2 games?

The system of Goozx seems odd. I used Gametz YEARS ago back when the it had a ugtz url. I wasn't liked (maybe thats an understatement) but I had over like 400 trades.

Yeah, is there a limit to how many accounts a household can have?


Update: Just found out that only one account is allowed per household.

[richierich]

Whats stopping people from signing up with multiple email addresses and getting a few free xbox/ps2 games?

The system of Goozx seems odd. I used Gametz YEARS ago back when the it had a ugtz url. I wasn't liked (maybe thats an understatement) but I had over like 400 trades.

I believe Goozex keeps track of addresses.

[Sharp Katana]

just signed up. But the games I want have a long wait for them. How long is this usually? And we can't get the game until the requests before mines are all fulfilled?

[salty tbone]

just signed up. But the games I want have a long wait for them. How long is this usually? And we can't get the game until the requests before mines are all fulfilled?

It depends on the game. I'm new to Goozex, but I've had a game go from "long wait" to out the door in less than a week. Other games are going to be much slower. One helpful tip others have brought up is to check the "trading info" tab for the game to give you a clearer picture of the "line". For example, some of the games I listed had long lines, but hardly anyone in front of me was "Ready."

On the other hand, I was thinking of picking up Crackdown on clearance and trading it, but noticed there are 160+ copies listed as ready and less than 30 requests listed as active (and none as ready). That might take a while. :D

[mephitical]

So from what I can understand about this site and its trading system is that it is practically done mechanically, with both parties involved with the trade of game-for-points going through an automated line process. When I get an email verifying a trade is ready I just accept, the trader gets the points and sends the game? Is all of this about right?

I changed one of my picks to DBZ Budokai 3 for PS2 hoping that more people are willing to trade that than Guilty Gear X2.
That's exactly right. If you're open to both games you mentioned, I'd add both to your list. There's no limit to how many open requests you can have; the first one that matches will just deduct from your point total. Goozex can be really surprising sometimes in what comes available.

[smoger]

goozex is great. i had a crapload of unwanted ps2 games i picked up along with 3 used ps2's i bought over the years. traded a bunch of those games away(games that im sure gamestop gives no more than a buck or two for.. 50 cent bulletproof, 25 to life, eternal darkness, etc) and picked up some games like crimson skies, animal crossing ds, kirby canvas curse ds(after i heard the ships talking about it), shenmue 2, and parapa the rapper 1. sent kirby canvas back out after a tore through it to get my points back, and animal crossing will be going back out soon. love love love it.

[Bravelionheart]

Yay! Got my first 'match' with Mercenaries for the Xbox. I have to wait for the seller to confirm still, but how exciting. What happens next? And when I do give them/Goozex my shipping address?

[Gamerguy]

Holy crap, this is awesome. I just traded my PS2 version of Guitar Hero III for an Xbox 360 version and made 50 points profit because the PS2 version is in higher demand.

[mephitical]

Yay! Got my first 'match' with Mercenaries for the Xbox. I have to wait for the seller to confirm still, but how exciting. What happens next? And when I do give them/Goozex my shipping address?
Uh, that should have happened when you signed up. In fact, I don't think you even can sign up without entering an address. If you mean you want it shipped to a different address, I don't think that can happen without updating the address you signed up with. Otherwise, you don't need to do anything. The seller will confirm and ship the game and you just wait.

[Bravelionheart]

Uh, that should have happened when you signed up. In fact, I don't think you even can sign up without entering an address. If you mean you want it shipped to a different address, I don't think that can happen without updating the address you signed up with. Otherwise, you don't need to do anything. The seller will confirm and ship the game and you just wait.
Oops! You're right, I did. I've signed up for so many sites recently I guess I got confused. :lol: Thanks.

[Hoffer]

I just disabled my account after signing up on Monday. I added a number of titles to my library and requests. Everyone one of them said long wait. Not knowing if long wait means a month, a year or even never. I think I’ll just stick with Gamefly and eBay/Gamestop.

[jling84]

Just wondering if anyone here has ever traded away or received a Japanese game on Goozex. I recently listed a few, but I don't know if anyone will ever request them.

[mephitical]

I just disabled my account after signing up on Monday. I added a number of titles to my library and requests. Everyone one of them said long wait. Not knowing if long wait means a month, a year or even never. I think I’ll just stick with Gamefly and eBay/Gamestop.
Huh? It's not a retail site like the ones you mentioned, so some games (especially newer ones) will have some wait time. Based on your impatience, I'd say goozex is probably not right for you, but if you change your mind I don't see how it can hurt to reopen the account and throw a 100 point game on your list and wait. I mean, it's a free game. Who cares if it takes a little while to get?

[Shadow Cloud]

This just seems too good to be true even though the site is respectable and people have reported it to be legitimate. Forgive me if this has been asked numerous times, but I want to be absolutely clear with my understanding of how this site operates.

All I have to do is pick a game worth 100 points and it will be free (I already signed up)? Meaning no pay for shipping or anything of that sort? No need for me to give a game in return for the free game or anything?

[jling84]

I just disabled my account after signing up on Monday. I added a number of titles to my library and requests. Everyone one of them said long wait. Not knowing if long wait means a month, a year or even never. I think I’ll just stick with Gamefly and eBay/Gamestop.

The thing I like about Goozex is that you get pretty good value for some old games Gamestop wouldn't even take if you paid them. Also the games I have received have been in pristine condition except one. The trade off is that you have to wait a bit, but at least you get some games in collectible condition without paying exorbitant prices.

[jling84]

This just seems too good to be true even though the site is respectable and people have reported it to be legitimate. Forgive me if this has been asked numerous times, but I want to be absolutely clear with my understanding of how this site operates.

All I have to do is pick a game worth 100 points and it will be free (I already signed up)? Meaning no pay for shipping or anything of that sort? No need for me to give a game in return for the free game or anything?

It's not too good to be true. I just received positive feedback from a new user who, I believe, signed up through CAG after he/she received my copy of Space Channel 5: SE.

[JJSP]

This just seems too good to be true even though the site is respectable and people have reported it to be legitimate. Forgive me if this has been asked numerous times, but I want to be absolutely clear with my understanding of how this site operates.

All I have to do is pick a game worth 100 points and it will be free (I already signed up)? Meaning no pay for shipping or anything of that sort? No need for me to give a game in return for the free game or anything?
Nope. Absolutely no strings attached - it's a Goozex promotion for new users to attract business to the site.

I've had absolutely no problems with them - my 100 point game was Halo 2 (during the two weeks or so it was 100 points). Since then, I've traded on there several times and have had no problems since.

[kingneb]

It's not too good to be true. I just received positive feedback from a new user who, I believe, signed up through CAG after he/she received my copy of Space Channel 5: SE.

I think that was my brother who got that :)

I just signed up last week and I shipped out my first two games today. I should get 1250 points for the two plus my signup bonus. I now have enough points to get any game when it comes out (they're typically 1000 points). It won't work for those games I have to have on launch day, but it will work on secondary titles I'm interested in.

BTW, anyone know how many stamps it will take to ship a normal package? I have 8.5"x11" envelopes to store your typical console game. The weight is about 5 oz. for a typical package. I shipped it by USPS first-class today, but I'm looking to see if there's an even cheaper way/way I don't have to go inside the post office. Maybe 2 stamps? Thanks in advance.

[JJSP]

It's $2.73 for most games shipped first-class with delivery confirmation. How you choose to get to that is up to you. That includes most cased games inside of a #0 bubble mailer.

[paintball745]

yeah its not that much it usually costs me about 2.73 to mail a standard xbox 360 game i just sent out lost planet c.e. for like 3.58 because it weighed alot more.but i made a lot off of it.