The Blockbuster/Gamerush Thread XX - SMG $25 new, disc-only used 360/Wii games $9.99! [Mobile/Archive] - Page 18

animemaniac14

01-14-2009, 09:16 AM

well since i didn't get a chance to post this earlier..this is what I shall be keeping from the SALE OF THE YEAR (so far):

:gc:Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
:gc:Kirby's Air Ride
:360:Mass Effect
:360:Virtua Fighter 5
:360:Skate
:360:GTAIV
:ps3:Unreal Tournament III
:ps3:F.E.A.R.
:ds:Professor Layton and the Curious Village
:ds:Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
:ds:Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
:wii:Samba de Amigo
:wii:Bully: Scholarship Edition
:wii:No More Heroes (got rid of it earlier and wanted it back)
:wii:Okami

after buying at LEAST 150 games for flipping purposes..im glad i get to keep some as I will be even more bogged down with backlog for the next...rest of my life O_o. Thanks to all the contributors in this thead who truly make it awesome!

cdeener

01-14-2009, 09:53 AM

Thanks for all of your help Warner and good luck with your school.

At least we still have cg1407. :)
What happened to Hawaiiboy? Does he still post info?

CocheseUGA

01-14-2009, 11:01 AM

I think I'm going to see what GH:WT gets for trade today, unless someone already knows. I got it at the Microcenter sale, but damn....the song selection kinda sucks. I think I'd rather put it towards money for RB2 drums...if I can come out even.

vike105

01-14-2009, 12:19 PM

I traded in wii version for around $26 a couple of weeks ago...check third post for most recent tiv's posted

guinaevere

01-14-2009, 12:24 PM

All the best with school and future endeavors, Warner.

mvp828

01-14-2009, 12:26 PM

Updated GS TIVs from my 2nd to last batch of B1G1 games.

PS3
DMC4 - 8
Soldier of Fortune - 8
MLB 2k8 - 7

360
Viking - 6
GTA IV - 9
Bully - 10

All from mins before close last night.

Will also add to GS thread.

MasterYensid

01-14-2009, 12:32 PM

I called my local blockbuster 2 different times today and was told my 2 different employees that it is still in effect...going to go run down and pick up a couple things, will post how it went when I get back.

I was able to get the last two Wii games I had been meaning to go back and pick-up, but for the most part I would say this deal is dead. The CSR had to manually put in my discount. I asked and he said the store manager is keeping the sale going, but they only have some old crappy sports games left. I pretty much cleaned them out over the last few weeks.

DarkRider23

01-14-2009, 12:56 PM

Thanks for all of your help Warner and good luck with your school.

At least we still have cg1407. :)

You got me too ;). Don't post much in this thread anymore, but I'm still a lurker. Getting promoted to Shift Leader after a whole 2 months of working there so I'll be posting info from time to time.

theeipi

01-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Chill dude, not to be a jerk , but you sound like a 13 y/o math nerd, what you are saying dose not relay have much to do with math, or percents, what you are talking about a stores decision to give EDGE with other deals.

P.S. Adding the 10 to the 30 percent is the best way, other wise

$10 game* 40% edge and bonus = $14

$10 game*10%Edge = $11*30%bonus =14.30

10 game*30% bonus= $13*10% Edge = 14.30

so it is game stops best interest to add the percents together before they ad them to your order.

Okay, this whole side discussion has been cracking me up, so I wanted to share a story:

I was at a Macy's and saw a sign on a rack that said 50% off Clearance, price will be discounted at the register from lowest ticketed price.

I saw another rack that said the same thing, but below that was a sign that said 25% off Clearance, priced as marked.

Now, having bought a lot of discounted stuff before, I wondered if the 50% off was replacing the 25% off or if it was stacking with the 25% off.

So I come to the counter with an $80 item and ask for a price check and have this conversation:

Me: Can you tell me how much this costs?
Her: $30
Me: Great, I wasn't sure if the 50% off was taken after the 25% off.
Her: It's not. The 50% off is taken and then the 25% is taken.
Me: Isn't that the same thing?
Her: No, it is always cheaper if you take off the bigger percentage first.
Me: Oh, I thought multiplication was commutative.
Her: In this case, we're not multiplying, we're taking percentages. Trust me, I've worked in retail a long time and know how percentages work!

She was so happy that she got me a cheaper rate. I didn't want to spoil it with a mathematical proof or tell her that percentages were the same thing as multiplying by a fraction.

I did get shoes, pants, underwear, and socks though with a $100 Macy's GC from Blockbuster, so this is semi on topic!

Animal7390

01-14-2009, 01:22 PM

close enough

bgame2

01-14-2009, 01:23 PM

I have an appearance for work later that is located next to my seldom visited blockbuster. I'm going to stop in and see what happens. My guess is that the B2G1 sale signs are still up. Seeing as how I'll already be in legal-mode, I should be able to convince them to honor the signs.

KevinMassacre

01-14-2009, 01:23 PM

My blockbuster is still doing this deal, in fact they are doing B1G1 on EVERY used game left. This may be YMMV, but my blockbuster is trying to clean house.

gi60

01-14-2009, 02:38 PM

You got me too ;). Don't post much in this thread anymore, but I'm still a lurker. Getting promoted to Shift Leader after a whole 2 months of working there so I'll be posting info from time to time.

Haha.. sorry, forgot about you. But yeah, please help us too with information. :)

Animal7390

01-14-2009, 02:47 PM

My blockbuster is still doing this deal, in fact they are doing B1G1 on EVERY used game left. This may be YMMV, but my blockbuster is trying to clean house.

there are definitely a few games i would pick up at this deal. go clean house my friend

assyrianblood27

01-14-2009, 03:11 PM

Lair TIV

jer7583

01-14-2009, 03:14 PM

Damn that's a nice deal. I wonder if they're gearing up to get out of doing trades, or just are sitting on too much inventory?

GuardianE

01-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Lair TIV

I can't tell whether this is a request or a half post.

If it's a request, it's terribly rude and comes off as a command. In this case, I have no qualms about saying, "call your Blockbuster and get your own damn TIV."

gi60

01-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Damn that's a nice deal. I wonder if they're gearing up to get out of doing trades, or just are sitting on too much inventory?

I hope they're only doing the last gen clearance.. need the Trade-in program to keep going. :)

RCS0926

01-14-2009, 03:25 PM

Even though the B1G1 deal is done, I'm going to be scouring 4 BBVs in my area for Wii games that will net me a profit with Gamestop's coupon (+$5 on Wii games). I'll also be on the lookout for games (2 or 4) that I can use to trade in for their other promo (don't want to abuse it too much).

assyrianblood27

01-14-2009, 03:32 PM

well sorry but every1 else gets help wit tiv of games i wanted the trade value of Lair TIV?

guinaevere

01-14-2009, 03:34 PM

Call your local BlockBuster and ask.

RCS0926

01-14-2009, 03:40 PM

well sorry but every1 else gets help wit tiv of games i wanted the trade value of Lair TIV?

It only sells for $14.99 at BBV, so I doubt the TIV is more than $10 or so...

ghozt

01-14-2009, 03:45 PM

now that the b1g1 is over and there is no easy way of making gs credit, i have set my sights on an ipod touch. i've been torn between the archos or ipod as each have pros/cons, but i've settled on an ipod. hopefully we continue to see $30+ gs->bbv flips as getting up to $200+ will take me forever.

safire

01-14-2009, 03:49 PM

My blockbuster is still doing this deal, in fact they are doing B1G1 on EVERY used game left. This may be YMMV, but my blockbuster is trying to clean house.

Anyone else confirm this?

Telemakhos

01-14-2009, 04:01 PM

My blockbuster is still doing this deal, in fact they are doing B1G1 on EVERY used game left. This may be YMMV, but my blockbuster is trying to clean house.

I stopped by a few Blockbusters in the Denver area. Some have stopped the deal, others still have it.

Anyone else confirm this?

It's true. I know one BBV in particular that is keeping the sale on till everything's gone. They even said Sunday was the day when they added new inventory to the slush pile.

joshnorm

01-14-2009, 04:01 PM

well sorry but every1 else gets help wit tiv of games i wanted the trade value of Lair TIV?

read the 2-3 posts. then go call bbv and report back

cg1407

01-14-2009, 04:01 PM

Anyone else confirm this?

Definitely a YMMV thing. This is not corporate wide.

Good luck with everything Warner! I'll still be around to help now but I got engaged over Christmas and my fiance is going to grad school in NC while I finish grad school in PA. I'm leaving BB at the latest in May when I graduate but hopefully before then. I'll try to post as often as possible but visiting my fiance + full time work+ full time grad school = a hectic cg1407.

I was looking up games in the system last night and we offer 35 for Demonik and KOF MI 2.5 for the xbox360. Were these games ever released? I tried to look up info on Demonik and it looks like it got canceled. I cant find much on KOF. I see that there is a KOF: MI for the PS2 but not finding anything on 2.5. These are likely canceled games but if they exist I thought it may help.

GuardianE

01-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Wow, if you can search by TIV, then you'd be a godsend. Finding out what titles get a $35 TIV or higher at any given time is pretty much a flipper's dream.

Warner1281

01-14-2009, 04:13 PM

Wow, if you can search by TIV, then you'd be a godsend. Finding out what titles get a $35 TIV or higher at any given time is pretty much a flipper's dream.

Nope. no command in the BBV POS that will let you do this. There are commands that are only available to the SM in the POS (ability to print lists of inventory, tracking patterns, etc.), but not even those will let you do it (trust me... I tried for hours to find a way of doing this). Found a lot of other useful information as it pertained to running my store, but nothing that helps out CAG :cry:. Gotta do it the old fashion way and look up each individual title by name.

animemaniac14

01-14-2009, 04:15 PM

well sorry but every1 else gets help wit tiv of games i wanted the trade value of Lair TIV?

r u serious dude? not only does this sound like a command but it barely sounds like anything at all in terms of readability! Go call bbv yourself! doubt anyone is gonna help you with a commanding post like that...

bgame2

01-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Hi guys, I stopped by the aforementioned seldom visited BBV but the signs are down and I was told the sale was over. I was pretty disappointed.

cg1407

01-14-2009, 04:27 PM

Nope. no command in the BBV POS that will let you do this. There are commands that are only available to the SM in the POS (ability to print lists of inventory, tracking patterns, etc.), but not even those will let you do it (trust me... I tried for hours to find a way of doing this). Found a lot of other useful information as it pertained to running my store, but nothing that helps out CAG :cry:. Gotta do it the old fashion way and look up each individual title by name.

Warner is definitely right. I was doing a line by line search of each x360 game in our system. even then you have to open the game from the list to see the TIV and once you do that you have to start the original list all over. Its annoyingly tedious but I was bored yesterday.

Also, Warner, those commands aren't only available to the SM. I'm a SAM and I can access all of those. In fact I think that any MOD can access them as long as they can access the Managers Menu. There are some things that are blocked so only the DM can access them but you are right there are some fairly interesting details hidden away in the POS that most people don't know about.

jer7583

01-14-2009, 04:30 PM

Cranium Bukakke TIV

jer7583

01-14-2009, 04:33 PM

lol

antni77

01-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I unxerstand this may have been posted already, and i did search for it but could not get a clear answer, but may you purchase girft cards from bbv with trade-in credit. thanks for your time.

cg1407

01-14-2009, 04:39 PM

Oh just something I noticed the other day. It seems Blockbuster may be wising up to games that usually come with accessories and trading them in. Eye of Judgement-PS3 now has 2 listings in the system. The first is the original that is the game with the accessories which is no longer accepted for trade but then there is a game only part number that is accepted for traded. I looked up Warkhawk-PS3 and the same was true for this game. I also looked up Lips-X360 just to see if it was reaching across platforms and we don't accept the game/accessory trade but there is no listing for a game only yet.

I know that this techincally doesn't prove anything on its own but this coupled with the plummet of Monster Jam X360 trade value leads me to believe that Blockbuster is actually trying to improve their trade-in system but I'm sure that at least for the forseeable future they will be two steps behind CAG. Blockbuster seems to be very reactionary and not proactive in this department so no need to go all Chicken Little on here. Just a heads up.

antni77

01-14-2009, 04:54 PM

CocheseUGA

01-14-2009, 05:00 PM

I traded in wii version for around $26 a couple of weeks ago...check third post for most recent tiv's posted

I've been around the block a couple times, thanks.

maximus101

01-14-2009, 05:51 PM

well sorry but every1 else gets help wit tiv of games i wanted the trade value of Lair TIV?

I still have no idea what the fuck you're asking. Still how lazy are you that you can only type in "Lair TIV" expect people to help you out.

safire

01-14-2009, 05:58 PM

I still have no idea what the fuck you're asking. Still how lazy are you that you can only type in "Lair TIV" expect people to help you out.

I believe he's asking for the trade in value of a game called "Lair TIV", or he's asking for the TIV for a game called "trade-in value of Lair"

schuerm26

01-14-2009, 06:44 PM

Went to a Blockbuster store today and they were still doing the sale. It was a franchise store though so they must have jumped on board and are just continuing it.

On another note. I had some credit and picked up Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe for $31.99. Seemed like an odd used game price.

cg1407

01-14-2009, 07:08 PM

I believe blockbuster has a sliding scale of TIV based on the amount of inventory for a particular game, Since they probably received a plethora of monster jams recently, they've deciding they no longer need any more and they went ahead and lowered the TIV to an unnattractive price, I believe gamecrazy has the same system.

Umm...no. There is no sliding scale (as of yet). Blockbuster's system is not that well developed. 99% of the time the quantity available for trade in is almost 998 or 999 for every game in our system, and prices are not based on quantities on hand. The only time I've seen this different is that Monster Jam the buyback quantity is down to one in 2 different stores so I'm guessing that might be across the board. Also, each stores systems are not linked, they are only linked back to corporate.

n8rockerasu

01-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Bukkake...how much?

:D

Xfactor19990

01-14-2009, 07:34 PM

I stopped by a few Blockbusters in the Denver area. Some have stopped the deal, others still have it.

It's true. I know one BBV in particular that is kieeping the sale on till everything's gone. They even said Sunday was the day when they added new inventory to the slush pile.
woot woot another colorado poster haha

jer7583

01-14-2009, 08:17 PM

Bukkake...how much?

:D

Costs extra to get it cranium style. ;)

Sea Monsters TIV

Friend of Sonic

01-14-2009, 08:32 PM

Jesse757x

01-14-2009, 08:39 PM

Well, I sent an email to the vice president of relations from the corporate page Shoe (I think) linked me to. Well, someone linked me to the Blockbuster corporate page. I got a response from Karen Raskpof. She says she is going to look into it immediately.
So I'll butter the potatoes with Karen and if I don't see resolution to the thievery claims I'll keep emailing different people.
I think its hilarious that your putting this much effort into trying to get back to trading at blockbuster. If by some miracle your ban gets lifted, don't you think they are goin to watch your trade ins like a hawk

Friend of Sonic

01-14-2009, 08:47 PM

I think its hilarious that your putting this much effort into trying to get back to trading at blockbuster. If by some miracle your ban gets lifted, don't you think they are goin to watch your trade ins like a hawk
I mainly want an apology for being called a thief repeatedly. I don't expect to be reinstated as a trader. It'd also be nice if someone up top told all of the managers to, you know, stop calling their customers thieves. I'm not the only one.

It's a good thing for you, though, that your bed is at a sloped angle so you can roll out of bed instead of having to get up out of bed. Wouldn't want to put too much effort into things, now would we? ;)

Warner1281

01-14-2009, 08:57 PM

Also, Warner, those commands aren't only available to the SM. I'm a SAM and I can access all of those. In fact I think that any MOD can access them as long as they can access the Managers Menu. There are some things that are blocked so only the DM can access them but you are right there are some fairly interesting details hidden away in the POS that most people don't know about.

There are 4 codes set up in the POS system. Under the employee maintenance menu (under the payroll option). There is C for CSR. This lets an employee do basic things. Then there is an A for Assistant Manager. This will let you do most things except access the DM menu, tools menu, or manually change price points on items. Then there is M for Manager. This will let you access everything except the DM menu. Lastly there is another letter (presumably D) for the DM which gives you free reign to fuck everything up if your heart desires. I know the DM can do a lot of fun stuff. He printed up a log of everything that was typed on a particular terminal one day just to show me he could do it and then accessed my employee info and showed me what my password was (what's the point of having a password if he can just look it up?).

The point of my babbling is that you most likely have an "A" assignment, which is good, since the few menus you can't access aren't ones you want to screw around in. I know one SM who didn't know what he was doing and recoded his entire stores library to a 99 cent rental. Nothing like an impromptu inventory to fix that mistake to make you feel stupid.

Well, I sent an email to the vice president of relations from the corporate page Shoe (I think) linked me to. Well, someone linked me to the Blockbuster corporate page. I got a response from Karen Raskpof. She says she is going to look into it immediately.
So I'll butter the potatoes with Karen and if I don't see resolution to the thievery claims I'll keep emailing different people.

Should have mentioned this earlier, but unless corporate e-mail addy's are different than everyone else's, you should be able to type firstname.lastname@blockbuster.com and get the appropriate person. The only exception is when 2 people in the company have the same name, in which case I'm not sure what the solution is (middle initial somewhere I presume).

Friend of Sonic

01-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Should have mentioned this earlier, but unless corporate e-mail addy's are different than everyone else's, you should be able to type firstname.lastname@blockbuster.com and get the appropriate person. The only exception is when 2 people in the company have the same name, in which case I'm not sure what the solution is (middle initial somewhere I presume).
Oh, good. Karen's email was like that to. I'll keep that in mind if I want to try to contact other members of the BB Elite. Thanks for the info.

Gertle627

01-14-2009, 09:06 PM

So I traded in Endwar today at my local BBV. Apparently it was my first time to trade something there, so that's good news so I can start to hit it up a little more often. Now this was a flip, as I paid $27.99 and got $32, but I also played it and really didn't like it.

And I asked if it was possible to put it on some sort of card or something, to which they were very cooperative and gave me a Wall-E gift card. It probably made them feel a little better that I used most of it on the game-pass. The achievement whore in me won the battle with the CAG in me tonight. :P

mvp828

01-14-2009, 09:09 PM

Demonik!!!! Should of been released. If you haven't heard of it watch Grandma's Boy. It is the movie he designs although in the movie it was for Xbox. It really did look like it would be fun.

dyeknom

01-14-2009, 10:53 PM

Ugh, i found a random copy of kung fu panda stuffed in a random unmarked case. I took it to GS and it gets like 5 dollars now. I fid see a pristine red used DS lite and a pristine guitar hero ds lite that i may break down and purchase tomorrow..

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 01:08 AM

I hit up 4 BBVs today and was able to find Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, FF4: ROTSS, Ant Bully and Pirates of the Carribean: World's End for the Wii. FF4 is going to be paired with Skate City Heroes to purchase one of the $30 trade-in credit games at GS. I messed up and bought SCH w/o using the promo thinking I could flip it to BBV for $30 trade-in credit, but they wouldn't accept the game. I tried returning the game to GS, but they wouldn't let me because I foolishly broke the clear plastic sticker on the new, unsealed game. I'll end up losing $6 even with the GS promo, but it could've been worse. The rest of the games will be traded in using last Friday's coupon. Pirates and Tony Hawk trade in at $7 and $8, respectively, so it's not worth the hassle of trading them in for a Wii game and returning that game for only an extra $5 in credit. I think I'm done with BBV for a while unless GS comes up with a coupon or promo that makes me change my mind.

CaoPi

01-15-2009, 01:33 AM

Legendary is still holding out.....wow

Richlough

01-15-2009, 01:53 AM

Anyone know the TIV for Moto GP 07 for 360 ?

Gertle627

01-15-2009, 02:00 AM

Oh, I forgot I had a story to share with y'all from tonight.

So when I go to trade in my Endwar, the CSR had to get help from the manager. The manager says, "Let's see how much you'll get for this..." And the CSR says, "I'll guess $20." I'm thinking to myself, "I'll guess $32." lol. So they see $32 and are both surprised. So I act surprised too and say that'd be great. So then the manager tells me about how during some sale they had the TIV for 1 game was like $15 more than what they sold it for. And he said, "Just think, if people had inside information, they could just buy and sell games from us and make a profit."

It was hard not to lol.

Xfactor19990

01-15-2009, 02:22 AM

animemaniac14

01-15-2009, 02:50 AM

Anyone know the TIV for Moto GP 07 for 360 ?

Moto 07? jeeez must be like $0.50 or something

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 03:01 AM

Legendary is still holding out.....wow

That's one of the few games out right now where you can make money on a GS to BBV flip. However, there are still a handful of games such as Prince of Persia, Endwar, Far Cry 2 (360), Mercenaries 2 and Oblivion: GOTYE (360) that are still good for 1:1 flips. With the Gamestop's Wii/DS coupon as well as the $30 trade-in credit promo, there are still opportunities to make a few bucks per game on BBV to GS flips.

animemaniac14

01-15-2009, 03:15 AM

haha never thought i'd see the day where flippers were resorting to 1:1 flips from GameStop to BBV!

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 03:22 AM

haha never thought i'd see the day where flippers were resorting to 1:1 flips from GameStop to BBV!

I'm just being impatient. I accumulated a decent amount of credit from this B1G1 promo but not enough to get what I really want. I'm just looking for ways to make money (even if it's little by little) without having to resort to online selling/trading. Hopefully, GS comes out with a coupon or promo that allows us to make money on 360 games because there are still plenty of potentially flippable games at the BBVs in my area if the right deal comes along...

01-15-2009, 06:29 AM

I got rid of the last Wii and DS games I got from the sale and didn't want to keep. That included one I was originally planning to keep but the now higher value at GS was too good to resist. That was Sonic Riders. Since it now gets $9, that's $14.90 with the coupon + Edge (and no return nonsense required). I also traded Flash Focus since I never found another DS game to do with it for the DS deal, and an extra Battle of the Bands, along with Octomania (which wouldn't qualify for the $30 off anyway). I got $41.45 for just those 4 games at GS - not bad for $19.50 spent at BBV during the sale. I also traded a Battle of the Bands/Alien Syndrome pair for Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? + $1.01 back on my Edge card ;). Gift receipt is in hand...

I am holding on to all my 360/PS3 extras just in case the coupon this week is for a $5 bonus trade-in on one of those. Somehow I doubt it will be though - they have no shortage of used games for those systems unlike for the Wii (all of the Wii games I traded in were not in stock at both GS stores I went to so they could certainly use them).

If the coupon is for something else, I'll get rid of the rest of those with the trade 3 get $10 promo. However, I'm really hoping the coupon this week is for 20 or 25% off used 360 games since the closest GS to me finally has a Last Remnant - the first time I've ever seen it used. I just want it to keep. They also had PoP for PS3, so a coupon there would be good for flip material.

V4oLDbOY

01-15-2009, 07:31 AM

jer7583

01-15-2009, 07:58 AM

Just be careful with CSR's ringing up used games and telling you the prices are higher. I got Elebits and Sonic Riders ZG on Wii the other day and the guy tried to tell me they were $11.99 and $20.99 each - He was looking at the new prices. It took several prompts by me telling him what the prices should be before he caved and said "Oh, I suppose you're right"

And he was a dick about it the whole time. So that was awesome. It apparently must be easy to give someone the new price instead of the used.

That's kind of funny about how DMs can change so many things in the POS.

We need to get a CAG to become a DM so he can invite everyone over to pillage a few BBVs in sacrifice for his job ;)

.01 store inventory, GO!

mkernan

01-15-2009, 09:28 AM

Nikadimas

01-15-2009, 09:39 AM

haha never thought i'd see the day where flippers were resorting to 1:1 flips from GameStop to BBV!

Towards the end of the perfect storm I was actually doing flips where I lost money trading into BBV due to me scooping up all of the good flips. Since I was making so much credit when I flipped back to GS I was willing to accept the loss. I did get a Wii out of it. I did play that Wii twice. Really should've just gotten the MGS4 PS3. If I would've known that was the last PS3 with backwards compatibility I wouldn't be staring at the pretty white Nintendo paperweight sitting on top of my 360.

Derrick1979

01-15-2009, 09:43 AM

Towards the end of the perfect storm I was actually doing flips where I lost money trading into BBV due to me scooping up all of the good flips. Since I was making so much credit when I flipped back to GS I was willing to accept the loss. I did get a Wii out of it. I did play that Wii twice. Really should've just gotten the MGS4 PS3. If I would've known that was the last PS3 with backwards compatibility I wouldn't be staring at the pretty white Nintendo paperweight sitting on top of my 360.

:lol: lol I went on the original Wii hunt shortly after they came out and 2 months later I found one and the good thing is after about 2 months I hated it due to the wii mote controls on games other then wii-sports.. the best thing about it is that It was still so hot I re-sold it for exactly what it cost me with games/classic controller,and extra wii-motes so no loss on my part....

01-15-2009, 09:50 AM

Yeah, clueless employees are quite likely to just scan the normal UPC as if they were selling a new game instead of scanning the used BBV barcode.

As annoying as they can sometimes be, you can see why GS puts the used UPC stickers right over the spot on the case where the regular UPC is. I don't think I've ever had this problem at a GS but it happens regularly at BBV. It can be a real pain when nothing is marked correctly to begin with (in terms of price).

Animal7390

01-15-2009, 09:51 AM

That's one of the few games out right now where you can make money on a GS to BBV flip. However, there are still a handful of games such as Prince of Persia, Endwar, Far Cry 2 (360), Mercenaries 2 and Oblivion: GOTYE (360) that are still good for 1:1 flips. With the Gamestop's Wii/DS coupon as well as the $30 trade-in credit promo, there are still opportunities to make a few bucks per game on BBV to GS flips.

mercenaries 2 is not a positive flip unless bought during a b2g1 since it only trades for 22 and sells for 27, so you are still losing. as with the other games they are all positive flips with the edge card and with the extra % off coupons and codes floating around, it makes it better.

I think some of the prices at BBV have changed, gone up! I may be way late to the party/thread and this might be old news, but I tried to get Okami and Bully today, they guy let me have the b1g1 deal since I asked him and he said it was still on, then he asked the manage why it wouldn't ring up correctly and they checked the sale sheet and told me it ended. Which I did not know since I haven't checked this thread in a week or so. But I think Bully rang up 19.99 and Okami 24.99. And they had some good games to get, but they also didn't ring up as 14.99. But those 2 are the ones I remember.

I had to settle for Dark Sector, fear, and a few other 9.99 games that I'll keep.

could be a franchise store, i was told the same prices for those at a franchise store. went down the street and they both qualified.

crunchewy

01-15-2009, 09:52 AM

One Monday when I went to a BBV there were higher prices on some Wii games then before, but now I'm having a hard time remembering specifics. I'm pretty sure one was Ninja Reflex, which was now $14.99. I don't know if that was just this one BBV with a higher price, or if that is the new price. Anyone else see that for $14.99?

Tonight I'm going to GS to trade in some Wii and DS games (DS games from personal collection, Wii games all from BBV b1g1 sale). Some with the +$5 coupon and 2 or possibly 4 of the Wii games for the trade 2 +$30 deal. I'm hoping to get a Wii Fit to keep and actually possibly 2 to keep (one for me and one for my sister), but I suppose that will be a lucky night indeed. If not I'll trade 2 for Are You Smarter or something else and do the return exchange later on for a Wii Fit or just credit, to later get a Wii Fit.

Denbo32

01-15-2009, 10:28 AM

Ninja reflex was 14.99 new and 9.99 used last week I believe. I am 100% sure on the used price, and the new one I think I saw when they scanned it as new at first and I had to correct him. I could check my receipt if it is needed, but I would need to dig through about 20 receipts.

01-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Another confusing issue is that I've noticed that many of the stores that set up the "up to 50% off" clearance section (on new games) use the same kind of orange price stickers normally used on used games for some of the weirder prices (I'm not talking about the orange ones that say "pre-owned" on top but the plain orange ones - which they sometimes use instead of the usual red/white new item price stickers). Then, of course, customers mix up the open cases between the new and used section (not to mention the rentals as well :roll:) so I've often found used "looking" games priced with new stickers in the used section. I assumed these were just the new game dummy cases though. It gets pretty confusing when they sell new and used stock as disc-less original cases on the floor and don't have a clear demarking between new and used price stickers like GS does. (To their credit, of course, the new games actually get sold as sealed and it is just a dummy copy on the floor - wish GS did that!).

bgame2

01-15-2009, 11:21 AM

As annoying as they can sometimes be, you can see why GS puts the used UPC stickers right over the spot on the case where the regular UPC is. I don't think I've ever had this problem at a GS but it happens regularly at BBV. It can be a real pain when nothing is marked correctly to begin with (in terms of price).

During the perfect storm, I had a girl try to convince me that timeshift (360) was 19.99 instead of 9.99 (or 14.99 -whatever it was a few months ago). Here's the catch, I was buying 2 of them at the time and the first one rang up correctly. Clearly she scanned the wrong bar code because they put it on the front cover of the case instead of over the UPC (gamestop style). The girl refused to change the price so I told her to void the transaction so that I could purchase only the copy of timeshift that was ringing up correctly. I was dumbfounded when she told me she did not know how to void the transaction because "they really don't like us to do that".

shumway

01-15-2009, 11:40 AM

Hope you enjoyed telling her to have fun as you smiled and walked out the door.

safire

01-15-2009, 11:48 AM

(To their credit, of course, the new games actually get sold as sealed and it is just a dummy copy on the floor - wish GS did that!).

Why do some of the GS open up their new games, anyway? I can imagine that it makes buying gifts from there far less desirable.

sp00ge

01-15-2009, 11:58 AM

Why do some of the GS open up their new games, anyway? I can imagine that it makes buying gifts from there far less desirable.

Better yet, why do they charge refurb fees for scratched and incomplete games, yet still charge full-price for said incomplete/scratched games?

mkernan

01-15-2009, 12:12 PM

Better yet, why do they charge refurb fees for scratched and incomplete games, yet still charge full-price for said incomplete/scratched games?

The incomplete thing, I'll never understand, but at least for scratched discs, they're *supposed* to actually ship them off to be resurfaced.

Unfortunately, many don't actually do that. Which means, yeah, they shaft the person who trades in the game and then shaft the person who buys it by giving them a bad disc for the same price as a decent one would be.

Selling opened games is a real dick move too. I don't see how a place like Blockbuster can get all this display boxes but a huge games retailer like GS can't manage it.

MSP2008

01-15-2009, 12:36 PM

Just called Blockbuster for TIV's:

PS3 Need For Speed Carbon- $6
PS3 Tony Hawk Project 8- $9
PS3 MLB 08 The Show- $23
PS3 Dragonball Z Burst Limit- $20
PS3 Need For Speed Prostreet- $6
PS3 Call of Duty 3- $9
PS3 Guitar Hero Aerosmith- $23

PS3 Grand Theft Auto 4- $3

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 12:45 PM

mercenaries 2 is not a positive flip unless bought during a b2g1 since it only trades for 22 and sells for 27, so you are still losing. as with the other games they are all positive flips with the edge card and with the extra % off coupons and codes floating around, it makes it better.

could be a franchise store, i was told the same prices for those at a franchise store. went down the street and they both qualified.

The PS3 version of Mercs 2 is just about a 1:1 flip if you purchase it from Gamestop using Edge + 10% coupon. 20% off of $26.99 is $21.59. Adding tax makes it come out to just over $23, and that makes it a 1:1 fip to BBV. If you buy the 360 version and flip it to BBV, then you're losing a dollar. However, like I said, if you flip Mercs 2 to BBV and find two $9.99 (or less) Wii games that can be used towards Gamestop's $30 Wii trade-in promo, then you can make $8 or more on the flip back to GS. I know it's a lot of work for a a double flip, but it is what it is...

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 12:48 PM

Why do some of the GS open up their new games, anyway? I can imagine that it makes buying gifts from there far less desirable.

The Gamestops I've been to where they sell new, unsealed games normally have only one copy of the game available to sell. That's one reason for selling new games unsealed. As for those stores that sell all their new games unsealed, that really is a questionable practice on their part.

safire

01-15-2009, 12:50 PM

The Gamestops I've been to where they sell new, unsealed games normally have only one copy of the game available to sell. That's one reason for selling new games unsealed. As for those stores that sell all their new games unsealed, that really is a questionable practice on their part.

And how easy is it for a customer to open it up, play it, and just buy or fashion a similar sticker and return it as if it were new?

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 12:55 PM

And how easy is it for a customer to open it up, play it, and just buy or fashion a similar sticker and return it as if it were new?

I guess you could do that if you could find the exact same clear, circle sticker that GS uses. Of course, you'd also have to make sure you didn't scratch the disc from playing it.

sp00ge

01-15-2009, 12:57 PM

And how easy is it for a customer to open it up, play it, and just buy or fashion a similar sticker and return it as if it were new?

Not to perpetuate the off-topic, but my local GS started using another new sticker, a black and red traingle the looks similar to the new edge card. It comes off easily in one piece and remains sticky. They used to put games in quick-seal bags that ripped when you opened them. A bit of a step back, if you ask me.

stone1061

01-15-2009, 01:35 PM

Traded 5 games into gamestop last night. Had a good laugh. the manager who I'm friendly with was there along with a newer clerk. Newer clerk took my trades. Gave him the four wii games and a ds game. I told him with coupon i should get extra $5 on each. He told me coupon says they have to be over $2 TIV and he didn't think there was much demand for Bee Movie or some of the other stuff I was trading. I told him we'll see. He said I'd at least get the trade 3 get $10 deal if they were lower.
Well, Bee Movie is up to $6 base.
Another find which I haven't seen posted is DREAM Pinball, got at Blockbuster during B1G1, was $9.99($5.00) gets $8
Got $56.90 for 5 games. Put towards my pre order of Legends of Wrestlemania. He said my balance would be $1.20, and if I wanted to pay it off and if I had enough on my edge card. Even the manager laughed telling him that I would have enough on edge to cover the $1.
Turns out I was owed a $1, since no tax using credit. He then added it to my edge card and saw my balance of over $300 and almost fell over.
He said he wouldn't say out loud my balance for my protection.
Thanks, Clerk.

gi60

01-15-2009, 01:39 PM

I think some of the prices at BBV have changed, gone up! I may be way late to the party/thread and this might be old news, but I tried to get Okami and Bully today, they guy let me have the b1g1 deal since I asked him and he said it was still on, then he asked the manage why it wouldn't ring up correctly and they checked the sale sheet and told me it ended. Which I did not know since I haven't checked this thread in a week or so. But I think Bully rang up 19.99 and Okami 24.99. And they had some good games to get, but they also didn't ring up as 14.99. But those 2 are the ones I remember.

I had to settle for Dark Sector, fear, and a few other 9.99 games that I'll keep.

Where have you been V4oldboy? I thought you move out of the country. :)

Anyway, in order to get the correct used price. Just tell them to scan the barcode on the actual sleeve (paper) where they keep the actual disc.

Why do some of the GS open up their new games, anyway? I can imagine that it makes buying gifts from there far less desirable.

If you really need to buy it for gift or easy return, you can always ask them to shrinkwrap it.

maximus101

01-15-2009, 01:41 PM

I hope to God we get a 25% off coupon this week. The store by my house has the last Archos 605 in stock within 30 miles so I would like to pick this up by the weekend.

animemaniac14

01-15-2009, 02:09 PM

Denbo32

01-15-2009, 02:40 PM

GuardianE

01-15-2009, 02:42 PM

I forgot, but I wanted to ask someone here, I never saw the Devil may cry 4 collector's edition till this deal at block buster. I picked it up, but I think BB screwed me out of anything that was suppose to come with it. I got the nice metal case but the normal game. I was wondering was it suppose to have a 2nd DVD?

It comes with a bonus DVD and the first volume of the Devil May Cry anime... so, three discs. Other than those and a plastic coverslip, I don't think it came with anything else. Depending on which version you picked up, the bonus DVD should come in a separate slip (PS3), while the anime always comes in a separate slip.

Denbo32

01-15-2009, 02:47 PM

It comes with a bonus DVD and the first volume of the Devil May Cry anime... so, three discs. Other than those and a plastic coverslip, I don't think it came with anything else. Depending on which version you picked up, the bonus DVD should come in a separate slip (PS3), while the anime always comes in a separate slip.

Well I didn't get any of that. oh well, I guess I shouldn't of expected it from Blockbuster anyway. I'm happy I just got a nice metal case.

shoe478

01-15-2009, 02:48 PM

^ so is it true you can browse the internet on that thing free? or does it need some sort of add-on you gotta pay for?

I've been needing something that will allow me to be out and about and be able to browse the internet (i.e.: CAG) so I don't miss anything going on in here :-D

The Archos 605 features a touch screen, high quality screen resolution, and WiFi capabilities. View larger (http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B000S5ZUH0-5-lg.jpg) View bottom (http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B000S5ZUH0-4-lg.jpg) - View side (http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B000S5ZUH0-3-lg.jpg). http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B000S5ZUH0-2n.jpg

Download your favorite movies, TV shows, and music, and bring it with you.
With full Internet access, the player's Opera browser plug-in offers Adobe Flash support, which lets you access and enjoy YouTube and other Web video sites on your Archos device. By using the player, you can view and post YouTube videos wherever you are with an active wireless connection. In addition to downloading media straight from the Archos content portal, you can stream and watch videos from your home PC or laptop. For added video playback versatility, the player is compatible with MPEG4, AVI, and WMV video files. The player features robust music playback features, too. On-board music file playback capabilities support MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA, protected WMA, and WAV files.

You are going to need some kind of hot spot to get online though. I found this info at Amazon.

GuardianE

01-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Well I didn't get any of that. oh well, I guess I shouldn't of expected it from Blockbuster anyway. I'm happy I just got a nice metal case.

Well, you did grab it used. Used copies are always a gamble, especially when it comes to collector's editions. I grabbed a Used PS3 DMC4 CE at Blockbuster a few months ago and it was surprisingly complete.

PhoenixAZ

01-15-2009, 02:50 PM

You also have to buy a $30-40 plugin for the Opera Web Browser. I got it specifically for flipping since GS all are WiFi hotspots now. It's decent if you want a 4GB media player that can do video, pictures, music and the web.

h2dk

01-15-2009, 02:58 PM

The plugin is $30 at archos.com (3 other plugins are $20 each) or you can buy 4 plugins (including web access) for ~$40 on ebay...search "archos plugin"

(and before anyone asks...the plugins can't be "downloaded" off the internet. These are features already built into the Archos. You use your product/serial number to unlock the features)

animemaniac14

01-15-2009, 03:19 PM

I've searched but couldn't find the BBV price on it...how much is it (The archos 605) now? and would anyone here recommend it as a decent tool for the purpose i plan on using it for?

spug21

01-15-2009, 03:20 PM

picked up some macys gift cards today after finding a store with an ipod machine.
First bb wouldnt let me buy macys gift cards with a bb gift card. Second one was no problem at all.
Only macys snag was you can only use one giftcard per purchase on the machine so I had my cards consolidated onto one.
I'm now the proud owner of a 160gb ipod classic!

PhoenixAZ

01-15-2009, 03:23 PM

I've searched but couldn't find the BBV price on it...how much is it (The archos 605) now? and would anyone here recommend it as a decent tool for the purpose i plan on using it for?

It was $99.99 when I got it 2 weeks ago, plus the $37.90 I paid for plugins on Ebay. It sounds like you are wanting to use it for the same reason I got it, so it's a decent buy for that. I have been a bit disappointed in the touchscreen accuracy of some smaller icons, and the internet feels like it's dial-up speed waiting for the pages to load up on even fast WiFi.

Tecumseh!

01-15-2009, 03:31 PM

mercenaries 2 is not a positive flip unless bought during a b2g1 since it only trades for 22 and sells for 27

What we really need, frankly, is a return of the cellfire coupon!:drool:

Animal7390

01-15-2009, 03:45 PM

What we really need, frankly, is a return of the cellfire coupon!:drool:

yes

maximus101

01-15-2009, 03:48 PM

maximus101

01-15-2009, 03:50 PM

Lair TIV now bitches!

h2dk

01-15-2009, 03:53 PM

It was $99.99 when I got it 2 weeks ago, plus the $37.90 I paid for plugins on Ebay. It sounds like you are wanting to use it for the same reason I got it, so it's a decent buy for that. I have been a bit disappointed in the touchscreen accuracy of some smaller icons, and the internet feels like it's dial-up speed waiting for the pages to load up on even fast WiFi.

Did you calibrate the screen??

In larger cities this will work for hotspot jumping, but there aren't many where I'm at. I bought it mainly for the video capabilities. Picked up a couple 16GB SDHC cards for more storage. Plan on TV, movies, etc. so my kids don't fight over what to watch on the portable DVD player when we are traveling.

Also, I picked up the DVR dock, works great as a 2nd DVR w/ Dish Network (only records SD though and can only transfer SD recordings from the Dish DVR).

h2dk

01-15-2009, 03:55 PM

Like already mentioned you can browse the web with the opera plug in that you have to buy but you can get all for Archos plug ins for 38 bucks on ebay. You just have to email the guy your product key and serial number and he will set it up for you.
I'm getting it because it has Dish HD DVR compatibility so I can transfer movies and shows to the Archos and I can watch them on the go. For 100 bucks, it's a steal considering they go for 140 to 150 on ebay.

No Dish HD DVR compatibility...so be sure to record shows in SD if you want to transfer them.

maximus101

01-15-2009, 03:59 PM

No Dish HD DVR compatibility...so be sure to record shows in SD if you want to transfer them.

Fuck, are you serious? Does Dish plan a firmware update or something to change this? 95% of my programming on my DVR is in HD.

h2dk

01-15-2009, 04:16 PM

Fuck, are you serious? Does Dish plan a firmware update or something to change this? 95% of my programming on my DVR is in HD.

It's not on Dish's end...and you can bet your ass that Archos doesn't give a shit. The DVR Dock has S-Video in and component out. If you transfer directly from the 722 using the USB port, only SD will transfer.

edostar44

01-15-2009, 04:17 PM

I've searched but couldn't find the BBV price on it...how much is it (The archos 605) now? and would anyone here recommend it as a decent tool for the purpose i plan on using it for?

Its $99 now. Thats what I paid for mine last Friday. Who knows it might have went down by now.

sgaldis

01-15-2009, 04:39 PM

As I've said many times, I'll throw my hat in the ring for the archos. It does have a few down points, but features/cost ratio still makes it a great buy for me. The screen resolution is INCREDIBLE, and sound quality is great. Yes, there's not much memory built in, but I like having the SD card for expansion..they're so cheap now. The DVR dock is cool (I have it); may not be able to record HD, but a cool thing I found is that I can 'trick' it into recording On Demand movies and TV shows from my cable box, so that is nice! The internet can be kind of slow, but again, it's not any slower than using the data connection on my T-Mobile G1, and sometimes it's a lot faster...and that screen resolution! :lol:

stone1061

01-15-2009, 05:39 PM

Gamestop Coupon: 20% off used PS3 games, Limit 3.
thanks jp0213

Rob26Smith

01-15-2009, 05:41 PM

20% off PS3 games coupon. So what do we have to trade back to BBV?
This is before discount and coupon.

Legendary 26.99 > 36
Prince of Persia 34.99 > 32
Endwar 34.99 > 36

Anything else?

stetson717

01-15-2009, 05:46 PM

Alone in the Dark: Inferno 24.99 ($2 price drop) > 26

With coupon and edge it brings it down to roughly 17.50 > 26

Mercenaries 2 26.99 ($8 price drop) > 23

Coupon and edge roughly 18.90 > 23

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 05:46 PM

Alone in the Dark for PS3 had a pricedrop. It's 24.99 and trades in for 26. Not bad. If Hail to the Chimp held, that's decent too because it dropped to 14.99 and trades in for 16. There's also some other price drops I'm going to call on and see if they work for us or not.

mkernan

01-15-2009, 05:47 PM

20% off PS3 games coupon. So what do we have to trade back to BBV?
This is before discount and coupon.

Legendary 26.99 > 36
Prince of Persia 34.99 > 32
Endwar 34.99 > 36

Anything else?

Legendary and Endwar are both down to $32 as well.

jmman

01-15-2009, 05:49 PM

I picked up three of those Archos media players for $99 a piece with my value cards I have been building up. It should come with 4 free rentals as well. Nice little players by the way......:booty:

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 05:52 PM

Spyro for PS3: Can't buy back
Baja 24.99>-20 at Blockbuster
Bioshock 34.99>-23 at Blockbuster.
I suck at finding flips. But at least I'm eliminating games for people to try.

stetson717

01-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Depending on the TIV of Fracture, it might be a decent flip. Last reported value was 23. Currently being sold for 29.99 ($5 price drop) so with edge and coupon brings it down to 20.99

Another one with an old TIV, 01/04:

Quantum of Solace $44.99 ($10 price drop) > 36
With edge and coupon 31.49 > 36 (again if TIV held from January 4)

Richlough

01-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Lair TIV now bitches!

LAIR $9
Two Worlds $8..[360]
Hellboy $13......[PS3]
Moto GP 07......NO

As of today .

Bitches . 8-)

jer7583

01-15-2009, 06:03 PM

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 06:09 PM

problem is I just have no use for BBV credit.. even if it is cheap..

Pre-Ordering with them sounds sketchy at best, and they only get big titles. I've already got SF4 CE paid off at GS (doubtful that BBV carries CE)

I probably will just hold off on the flipping unless it's for cheap Gift Cards or something, with the B1G1 over.

Unless anyone has ever seen BBV have Tomb Raider Underworld for sale? I haven't, but it's the only thing I'm looking to "buy" right now.
Yeah, I hear you. The only thing I'd think about buying is a used copy of Mortal Kombat Vs DC for 32.99 or however much it is. Not worth it since I can wait on a GS coupon.

But I do want an archos, so I think I'll try to snag some of these games and get some trade going. I only need about another 80 dollars, so it shouldn't be too hard.

stoned99

01-15-2009, 06:10 PM

I finally tested my second BBV account today and it has not been suspended, so my avenue for GC price matches is still open. So if I wait long enough to visit the other stores the suspended account should drop off, and I can start using the other account. I was considering just handing them the other BBV card and acting surprised when the trade flag was not set, but the managers know me too well. Sucks having an english accent as I stand out.

Maybe I f I go the route of having the other account canceled I can more easily explain away the need to redo the trade agreements...

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 06:16 PM

Rave Child

01-15-2009, 06:36 PM

Yeah, I'm in no hurry to get BBV credit right now. The only thing I could really use are some Macy's and Subway giftcards. I'm planning on doing all my last trades tonight, and I'm not going out of my way tomorrow to find any flips. Maybe AitD because I think that was more common, and I can probably pick some up on the store near my office.

jer7583

01-15-2009, 06:38 PM

Could be their strategy for limiting flipping is to put nothing anyone wants to buy in their stores.

Sounds like a FLAWLESS plan.

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Could be their strategy for limiting flipping is to put nothing anyone wants to buy in their stores.

Sounds like a FLAWLESS plan.
I think the puppy decapitations done every half hour is doing a good job of that too. YMMV on seeing the puppy decapitations, I think it's a test market thing.

safire

01-15-2009, 06:41 PM

I think the puppy decapitations done every half hour is doing a good job of that too. YMMV on seeing the puppy decapitations, I think it's a test market thing.

Puppy decapitations? Do they really do that?

Yes, I'm making fun of myself missing the mark last time.

maximus101

01-15-2009, 06:43 PM

LAIR $9
Two Worlds $8..[360]
Hellboy $13......[PS3]
Moto GP 07......NO

As of today .

Bitches . 8-)

I really didn't need it. I was just ragging on a newb a couple of pages back that was quite rude about it. Thanks for Hellboy though. ;)

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Puppy decapitations? Do they really do that?
Yes, I'm making fun of myself missing the mark last time.

I wish I was being sarcastic this time. Damn Blockbuster, damn them to hell :bomb:

maximus101

01-15-2009, 06:47 PM

I wish I was being sarcastic this time. Damn Blockbuster, damn them to hell :bomb:

If I was in your position, I would chill for about a month or so and then come back to the table with cooler heads. It seems like your emotions have gotten the best of you and that has lead to additional problems with your family's account based on your outbursts.
Just calm down and step away for a bit because you are on their radar big time. Maybe with some time off, you and the DM could possibly work something out.

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 06:51 PM

If I was in your position, I would chill for about a month or so and then come back to the table with cooler heads. It seems like your emotions have gotten the best of you and that has lead to additional problems with your family's account based on your outbursts.
Just calm down and step away for a bit because you are on their radar big time. Maybe with some time off, you and the DM could possibly work something out.
What the hell are you talking about? Puppy decapitations are immoral and I'm pretty sure they're illegal too. I think I'm entitled to be pissed about that.

ackbar7

01-15-2009, 06:53 PM

Any chance they do kittens as well? Maybe bunnies? Could I bring my own?

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 06:57 PM

According to my store manager you can trade in your household pets-- no farm animals-- to be slaughtered but there's a "two of the same animal per species per day" limit on what you can bring in.

Just so this isn't an entirely silly post, I called a store outside of my district and it looks like Mr. Jackson corporate banned me. I'll be using my girlfriend to get the remaining credit for the Archos...

bob330i

01-15-2009, 06:57 PM

The best flips are Legendary and Alone in the Dark. You'll make $18-$19 on those two games alone. Merc 2 will net you about $2-$3 and Prince of Persia and Endwar will net you $5-$6 for each of those games.

I think your math is off for Legendary and Alone. Stetson also did some conversions a few posts up:

Alone trades in for $26 BBV. $24.99 GS 20% coupon + Edge ~$17.49. Net - ~$7 after CA tax.

Legendary trades in at $32. $26.99 GS 20% coupon + Edge ~$18.89. Net - ~$11.50 after CA tax.

I wish it was closer to your numbers. I'll give Legendary and Alone a flip or two just to check it out. Haven't done a GS to BBV flip before.

maximus101

01-15-2009, 07:00 PM

What the hell are you talking about? Puppy decapitations are immoral and I'm pretty sure they're illegal too. I think I'm entitled to be pissed about that.

Just giving you some perspective on your situation. If you prefer to continue with the namecalling back and forth and continue to be banned at BB nationwide, by all means, go right ahead.

gi60

01-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Io, are you going to make a new thread soon, since the B1G1 is officially over? Thanks..

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Just giving you some perspective on your situation. If you prefer to continue with the namecalling back and forth and continue to be banned at BB nationwide, by all means, go right ahead.
...Okay. Did you happen to read any of what I said?

Hail to the Chimp for PS3 didn't hold. It trades in for 13. It seems like Blockbuster is trying to make it tougher to flip at a high profit.

ets

01-15-2009, 07:03 PM

SonictheHedgehog1337

01-15-2009, 07:13 PM

sry if its been meantioned but ps3 alone in the dark dropped to $24.99

gi60

01-15-2009, 07:16 PM

sry if its been meantioned but ps3 alone in the dark dropped to $24.99

at BBV?

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 07:19 PM

at BBV?
Gamestop.

01-15-2009, 07:41 PM

Io, are you going to make a new thread soon, since the B1G1 is officially over? Thanks..

You know, I could, but I'm too damn busy with work and there's nothing wrong with this thread in the mean time ;). I mean, I don't think it's worth losing my job over, eh?

In other news, somewhat disappointed with the PS3 coupon. I was hoping at least for a 360 coupon so I could get Last Remnant... And I guess the rest of my 360/PS3 B1G1 stuff goes in for trade 3 get $10 now...

Edit - Hmm, I suppose there is one thing I could do - has anyone ever successfully price matched at GS using a coupon? That is, I bought Legendary and PoP within the last 7 days (from tomorrow). Could I have the extra 10% from the coupon applied just by bringing in my receipt? It isn't much, but if i'm up there anyway I might as well try. I could return/repurchase PoP, but Legendary has already been traded in of course ;).

captnjack

01-15-2009, 07:42 PM

Traded in a couple of Wii games to GS that I got in the B1G1 at BBV with the +$5 coupon and was pleasantly surprised by MLB 2K8 getting $9!

Wii
MLB 2K8 - $9 base ($5 to $15 is awesome!)
Ben 10 - $8 base
FFIV ROSS - $5 base

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Edit - Hmm, I suppose there is one thing I could do - has anyone ever successfully price matched at GS using a coupon? That is, I bought Legendary and PoP within the last 7 days (from tomorrow). Could I have the extra 10% from the coupon applied just by bringing in my receipt? It isn't much, but if i'm up there anyway I might as well try. I could return/repurchase PoP, but Legendary has already been traded in of course ;).
Yep, I've done this before. It's done as a return and rebuy. All the times I've done it, I didn't need the games to be able to "return" them.

doubledown

01-15-2009, 08:16 PM

What NEW games are 50% off? Is it just the stuff in the 1st post?

01-15-2009, 08:28 PM

What NEW games are 50% off? Is it just the stuff in the 1st post?

UP TO 50% off - all the stores around me have big displays set up for it - but yeah, it's nothing different than what's been on sale for a few months now. Super Mario Galaxy is 50% off. Most of the rest are 30-40% off. But it's all we got now in terms of deals ;).

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 08:29 PM

Checked a couple of Stetson's games:
Fracture for PS3 dropped to 20. So that's not a money maker really. But Quantum of Solace held at 36, so you can make a bit of coin there. Flips seem godawfully horrible. I mean, you're making money, but you're very limited in options. I am getting ahold of a Legendary and Prince of Persia, so I'm happy about that. But there'd be no reason to be doing the PS3 flips unless you're going in for gift cards, an Archos, or something else you really want.

dyeknom

01-15-2009, 08:33 PM

Io, ive never had a problem with a return/rebuy at gs (only had probs with new returns with this 2/30 deal).

If you can find another legendary, grab it and before you flip it.. take it to the original store with the old receipt.

I too had hoped for a 360 coupon... shame bioshock ps3 dropped so fast at bbv.

RCS0926

01-15-2009, 08:36 PM

I think your math is off for Legendary and Alone. Stetson also did some conversions a few posts up:

Alone trades in for $26 BBV. $24.99 GS 20% coupon + Edge ~$17.49. Net - ~$7 after CA tax.

Legendary trades in at $32. $26.99 GS 20% coupon + Edge ~$18.89. Net - ~$11.50 after CA tax.

I wish it was closer to your numbers. I'll give Legendary and Alone a flip or two just to check it out. Haven't done a GS to BBV flip before.

As ets mentioned, my calculation was based on trading both games in together. $7 + $11.50 = $18.50, which puts it in the $18-$19 range that I mentioned earlier. I apologize for not being clear about that. Anyway, if I could find both games used in my area, then I'd definitely do the flip. However, since neither are in my general vicinity, I'll have to pass on doing any PS3 flips.

01-15-2009, 08:42 PM

But there'd be no reason to be doing the PS3 flips unless you're going in for gift cards, an Archos, or something else you really want.

I'm not looking for gift cards or the Archos. I'd like to get a few just because the B1G1 sale depleted my BBV credit down to about $100 which is the lowest I think it has ever been. I feel like I'm broke ;). I want to build it back up slowly in case there's another good sale in a few months - so 1 or 2 games per week using the GS coupons is a good pace. (Plus I have way more GS credit than I know what to do with)

Io, ive never had a problem with a return/rebuy at gs (only had probs with new returns with this 2/30 deal).

Yeah, but without having the games? Like I said, I have one (PoP) but not the other (Legendary). So I know for sure I can do that for PoP, but before when I've done this sort of thing they want something to scan, and they can't do that with Legendary.

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm not looking for gift cards or the Archose. I'd like to get a few just because the B1G1 sale depleted my BBV credit down to about $100 which is the lowest I think it has ever been. I feel like I'm broke ;). I want to build it back up slowly in case there's another good sale in a few months - so 1 or 2 games per week using the GS coupons is a good pace. (Plus I have way more GS credit than I know what to do with)

Yeah, but without having the games? Like I said, I have one (PoP) but not the other (Legendary). So I know for sure I can do that for PoP, but before when I've done this sort of thing they want something to scan, and they can't do that with Legendary.

Yeah, same here. I kept getting drained and drained at BBV for credit because of the B1G1. Plus the banning didn't help manners any. I'm going to adopt the same method as you-- this week will be for building up Archos credit and the next coupon will be to get 70 dollars or so in credit to build up for the next B1G1 free or any other sale. I'd like to be at around 500 dollars again like I was before the B1G1 and the Vanilla Visa cards. I just don't know how much flipping I want to do if most of the games are "Break even" or "make three dollars" kind of games-- it just seems like a waste of time to get the cake without the icing. But, BBV credit is gold to me when I'm boosting my game collection with the B1G1 free, so I don't mind doing a few flips here and there (depending on how long my girlfriend stays compliant; she seems sympathetic enough though)

And yep, you do not need the games to be able to get the adjustment. I've definitely done it with receipt only. They just pretend the games are there or enter in the SKU or something. Point is they can very easily do it. I'd figure the only ones who'd make you bring in the games are the assholes or the people that don't know how to do the process.

Yanksfan

01-15-2009, 08:48 PM

Wow, glad I stopped by BBV tonight. They still had signage up for the B1G1 sale, so I decided to try it out. I snagged 2 Wii titles and 2 Bully's and they changed the price at the register to give me the deal.

bob330i

01-15-2009, 08:57 PM

As ets mentioned, my calculation was based on trading both games in together. $7 + $11.50 = $18.50, which puts it in the $18-$19 range that I mentioned earlier. I apologize for not being clear about that. Anyway, if I could find both games used in my area, then I'd definitely do the flip. However, since neither are in my general vicinity, I'll have to pass on doing any PS3 flips.

Gotcha. I didn't read your response that way, no big deal. Yeah, they aren't really plentiful in my area either. Tons of Merc2 though...too much work for $3 or so.

trezzi

01-15-2009, 09:02 PM

At blockbuster, do they have one single card like the Edge card where your credit accumulates?

Friend of Sonic

01-15-2009, 09:12 PM

At blockbuster, do they have one single card like the Edge card where your credit accumulates?
Yes, it is called a Value Card. You have to ask for it or they may stick it on your account. If they stick it on your account, you can only spend your monies at that store.

hostyl1

01-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Yes, it is called a Value Card. You have to ask for it or they may stick it on your account. If they stick it on your account, you can only spend your monies at that store.

They can also stick it on any of the re-loadable gift cards they have. One store I was at had ran out of the "Value Cards" so they just put the money on one of their "Spiderman 3" gift cards.

Ragnorok64

01-15-2009, 09:17 PM

Just what was the Cellfire coupon?

Richlough

01-15-2009, 09:21 PM

Can someone hook me up with a link to the exact model Archos ?

joshnorm

01-15-2009, 09:25 PM

Just what was the Cellfire coupon?

It was 20% off any used game at GS. It was amazing and found on the iPhone app

01-15-2009, 09:29 PM

Just what was the Cellfire coupon?

Cell-phone only coupons - there were two. One was 20% bonus trade-in on any 360/Wii/PS3 game (maybe, or did it include everything?), and the other was 20% off any used game.

They were very nice to have when the weekly coupons were all over the place. Back then the weekly ones were usually 25% off so they were a bit better but with Cellfire you didn't have to wait for them.

In other news, what the hell Blockbuster? I went in just now hoping to rent Lord of the Rings Conquest with one of my last (and soon to expire) Coke Rewards free rental coupons. They didn't have it, and of course it says Friday in the computer. But to make matters worse, THEY HAVE NONE on order at my store! WTF!? That seems like a perfect rental game to me (Star Wars Battlefront type play with LOTR characters - was hoping for PS3 version so my kids could play online a bit). Just to be safe I'd better call back tomorrow though - watch them actually get it and rent it out while I think they aren't getting it. That's how goofy BBV is :roll:. If not, I guess I'll have to drive the 16 miles round trip to find another store than might have it (but will probably be rented out when I get there).

n8rockerasu

01-15-2009, 09:29 PM

Can someone hook me up with a link to the exact model Archos ?

It's this in the 4GB variety :)

http://www.archos.com/products/gen_5/archos_605wifi/index.html?country=global&lang=en

Nirron

01-15-2009, 09:30 PM

It was 20% off any used game at GS. It was amazing and found on the iPhone app

And don't forget the 30% extra TIV on 2 games. The coupons of the week became a nice bonus but not a necessity for flipping. It was a glorious time...and of course, when I finally got a new phone that could load images of the coupon, they stopped it.

dinobot

01-15-2009, 09:34 PM

I'd do it, since it is extra 20%. :)

unless you had used the 10% off couple too! :P

You know, I could, but I'm too damn busy with work and there's nothing wrong with this thread in the mean time ;). I mean, I don't think it's worth losing my job over, eh?

In other news, somewhat disappointed with the PS3 coupon. I was hoping at least for a 360 coupon so I could get Last Remnant... And I guess the rest of my 360/PS3 B1G1 stuff goes in for trade 3 get $10 now...

Edit - Hmm, I suppose there is one thing I could do - has anyone ever successfully price matched at GS using a coupon? That is, I bought Legendary and PoP within the last 7 days (from tomorrow). Could I have the extra 10% from the coupon applied just by bringing in my receipt? It isn't much, but if i'm up there anyway I might as well try. I could return/repurchase PoP, but Legendary has already been traded in of course ;).

sp00ge

01-15-2009, 09:46 PM

It was 20% off any used game at GS. It was amazing and found on the iPhone app

Which also works on the iPod Touch, as long as you have a wifi connection. That thing is so handy.

01-15-2009, 09:58 PM

I'd do it, since it is extra 20%. :)

unless you had used the 10% off couple too! :P

Well, of course I had used the 10% off coupon on them ;). So, yeah, it's only for an additional 10%. But there is another PoP up there anyway that I'd like to get.

mvp828

01-15-2009, 09:58 PM

I got really lucky at a franchise store tonight... After going in there for the past three years and never finding anything except Employee Pick .99 movie rentals, they were stacked with Used Wii and 360. They were also running a B2G1.

I picked up:

Madden 09 (360) 19.99
Eternal Sonata (360) 9.99
Eternal Sonata (36) Free

WWE Smackdown vs Raw 08 (360) 9.99
Fantastic 4 (Wii) 9.99
Mercury Meltdown (Wii) Free (was 9.99).

KingWillah

01-15-2009, 10:04 PM

Whaat when did Eternal Sonata drop to 9.99?

EDIT: Oh wait is this because it is a franchise store?

mvp828

01-15-2009, 10:13 PM

Yea I got lucky... I really am not even that interested in it, but I know that it isn't too bad of a flip.

dyeknom

01-15-2009, 10:34 PM

Yeah, but without having the games? Like I said, I have one (PoP) but not the other (Legendary). So I know for sure I can do that for PoP, but before when I've done this sort of thing they want something to scan, and they can't do that with Legendary.

Oh, i know. I have done it without the game before... it will be a ymmv thing though because I've also been turned down for a price match within the 7 days after purchase since i didnt have the game with me... ended up buying a different copy to return and nab my 20$ off price match.

sotc1988

01-15-2009, 10:52 PM

I think I'll buy prince of persia to keep (for 25 bucks I think it's worth it) Though I may end up changing my mind and taking it back to gs/trade it into bb. I normally would jump on legendary but I think I'll save my credit to flip something closer to a 2x flip. Killzone 2 is little whiles away so I hope an oppurtunity comes up.
I always tend to buy big new releases at BB with the credit there. That's probably why I didn't have a lot of credit for the b1g1 this time around.

nietzsche74

01-15-2009, 11:18 PM

Anyone check on History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission ($25 @ Gamestop) for the PS3? I remember someone reported GR not accepting the 360 one for trade, and that was the last I heard of it.

Ragnorok64

01-15-2009, 11:44 PM

mkernan

01-16-2009, 12:19 AM

You can probably finish Prince of Persia, get all the Trophies you want out of it and flip it within a week. That's what I did.

Well, that's also assuming it doesn't drop on Monday. Its worth it for $25, but yeah, if you beat it quick, might as well flip it.

01-16-2009, 01:31 AM

You can probably finish Prince of Persia, get all the Trophies you want out of it and flip it within a week. That's what I did.

That was my plan but after 1 night of playing it I don't think I really want to waste any more of my time on it - so many other better games to play...

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 03:41 AM

You guys have piqued my interest with regards to the Archos 605. I think I'll have to keep my eye out for it when I visit my local BBVs. What add-ons/plug-ins do you feel are necessary for this device? I'd really only want to download movies and songs that are already on my computer. The DVR feature sounds nice, but I could live without it if I could my own movies and music on it...

ghozt

01-16-2009, 04:14 AM

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 04:22 AM

funny how much more people are interested in the archos now that the b1g1 is over. i have also decided to get an archos instead of an ipod touch like i originally planned. the archos supporting sd cards and simple drag/drop convinced me id be happier with the archos. the only real plug-in im interested in is the wifi capability, but for $38 on ebay you get the wifi along with 3 other plugins i believe.

i only have $32 left in bbv so ill need to resort to a pop, endwar, and alone in the dark flips to scrounge up enough credit.

Yeah, I bought a budget portable DVD player a couple of years ago, and it's good enough I guess. However, the thought of being able to have a device that stores 40 movies and displays them at a much better resolution than my portable DVD player is very enticing.

However, I'd still like to know what accessories are needed to download movies and music from my computer's hard drive to the Archos 605. I'm assuming a USB cable is all that's needed, correct?

GenyaAvacado

01-16-2009, 04:34 AM

sotc1988

01-16-2009, 05:10 AM

Uh, yeah so I picked up pop tonight while I was out finishing up my wii trades with the coupon (I was going to return/rebuy w/ coupon) and man this game is the definition of the word mediocre. I think I'm just going to return it to gs in a few days (we'll see if I can even get through it first) since the flip ratio is barely decent.

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 05:38 AM

Its $99 now. Thats what I paid for mine last Friday. Who knows it might have went down by now.

Is this price for the 4GB or the 30GB version? If it's the 30GB, then I definitely need to get one of these if I can find it at one of my local BBVs.

It doesn't sound like the 4GB Archos is worth it for me since I want to be able to store movies on it for portable viewing. That includes watching movies on the Archos itself and being able to connect it to a TV when I visit relatives out of town. Not having to carry a case full of DVDs would be fantastic.

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 05:45 AM

One more question about the Archos 605:

What do you need to be able to play back content from the PMP to your TV? It looks like the mini dock definitely does this, but how about the cinema plug-in?

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 10:11 AM

Anyone check on History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission ($25 @ Gamestop) for the PS3? I remember someone reported GR not accepting the 360 one for trade, and that was the last I heard of it.

they dont take either one, if i remember correctly.

Nikadimas

01-16-2009, 10:19 AM

Cell-phone only coupons - there were two. One was 20% bonus trade-in on any 360/Wii/PS3 game (maybe, or did it include everything?), and the other was 20% off any used game.

Oh it was everything. I flipped more than my fair share of pokemon ds games to GS with that coupon.

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 11:54 AM

360 - command and conquer: red alert 3 35 used -> 32

n8rockerasu

01-16-2009, 12:28 PM

One more question about the Archos 605:

What do you need to be able to play back content from the PMP to your TV? It looks like the mini dock definitely does this, but how about the cinema plug-in?

Well, depending on the audio codec of your dvd rip, yeah, you'll need the plug-ins. The Cinema (MPEG-2, AC3) and the Podcast (MP4, AAC) plug-ins really open up a lot.

I've never seen the 30GB in BBV, but the positive side of it only being 4GB is that the system is flash based, while the 30GB is hard drive based. This will make your Archos a little quicker, and less prone to failure. Seriously dude, if you're considering the Archos, $99 in BBV credit for even the 4GB is a STEAL. Just supplement yourself with these, and you'll be fine.

16GB SDHC Card (note that you'll need a SDHC reader on your PC to use)
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS16GSDHC6/dp/B0015AOK1O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232122312&sr=8-1
Plug-Ins
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Plug-ins-Archos-605-705-TV-Cinema-Podcast-Web-plugin_W0QQitemZ120364513352QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOth er_MP3_Players?hash=item120364513352&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

I don't have the DVR dock, so I can't really speak much on that, but it seems really awesome as long as it works properly. Hope this helps! :)

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 12:40 PM

Well, depending on the audio codec of your dvd rip, yeah, you'll need the plug-ins. The Cinema (MPEG-2, AC3) and the Podcast (MP4, AAC) plug-ins really open up a lot.

I've never seen the 30GB in BBV, but the positive side of it only being 4GB is that the system is flash based, while the 30GB is hard drive based. This will make your Archos a little quicker, and less prone to failure. Seriously dude, if you're considering the Archos, $99 in BBV credit for even the 4GB is a STEAL. Just supplement yourself with these, and you'll be fine.

16GB SDHC Card (note that you'll need a SDHC reader on your PC to use)
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS16GSDHC6/dp/B0015AOK1O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232122312&sr=8-1
Plug-Ins
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Plug-ins-Archos-605-705-TV-Cinema-Podcast-Web-plugin_W0QQitemZ120364513352QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOth er_MP3_Players?hash=item120364513352&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

I don't have the DVR dock, so I can't really speak much on that, but it seems really awesome as long as it works properly. Hope this helps! :)

So the Cinema plug-in allows you to play content from your Archos on your TV? Also, how many full length movies would I be able to store on a 16GB SDHC card? Finally, if I passed on the SDHC card for now, what would be the best use for a 4GB Archos 605?

crunchewy

01-16-2009, 12:53 PM

Just as a reminder don't forget that Cranium Kabooki can be picked up from your local K-Mart for 5 bucks then flipped to Blockbuster for 15. Although I'm sure you guys have already pillaged KMART. :applause:

Is that a drop or did you mean to write $16? It was $16 just recently and has been that for a while.

daminion

01-16-2009, 12:53 PM

Just supplement yourself with these, and you'll be fine.

16GB SDHC Card (note that you'll need a SDHC reader on your PC to use)
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS16GSDHC6/dp/B0015AOK1O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232122312&sr=8-1

Woot (http://www.woot.com) also has a 8GB SDHC card for $11 +5 shipping on up to 3.

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 12:55 PM

16 gb can hold about 20 divx movies

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 12:57 PM

16 gb can hold about 20 divx movies

That's nice. Even though I want the 30GB Archos, I think I can make do with a 4GB one if I can find it at one of my local BBVs.

One more dumb question: if I download burned movies from a DVD-R and turnaround and download those movies to the Archos (or SDHC Card), will the movies be in divx format?

FatBoyInside

01-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Fire Emblem Wii is down to $29.99 for pre-played used at Blockbuster Video for purchase. A decent deal, I believe. Cheers.

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 01:04 PM

Woot (http://www.woot.com) also has a 8GB SDHC card for $11 +5 shipping on up to 3.

I'm assuming that if I got 3 of these SDHC cards, I would only have to play $5 shipping for all 3 as opposed to $5 each, correct?

h2dk

01-16-2009, 01:05 PM

One more question about the Archos 605:

What do you need to be able to play back content from the PMP to your TV? It looks like the mini dock definitely does this, but how about the cinema plug-in?

You will need one of the three docks, if you buy the plugins off ebay, you will get the web browser and 3 different video plugins.

Regarding docks:

DVR Dock - charges and has DVR capapbilities. The TV Guide is free for the first year, then $20 / year thereafter. - $60

Mini Dock - charges, plugs into TV (more portable than DVR dock) - $25

Battery Dock - This is what you want if you don't want DVR features (you may want to get it even if you have the DVR dock). Plugs into TV like mini dock and charges. It is also acts as a second battery when you leave it attached to the Archos (i.e. you unplug it from the wall but leave it attached to the Archos) - $35

You may want to check this (http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=11050) before buying SDHC cards (some work, some don't) I purchased (2) 16GB Edge SDHC Class 6 cards from Office Depot (I had a rewards card to kill) and they work fine

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 01:11 PM

You will need one of the three docks, if you buy the plugins off ebay, you will get the web browser and 3 different video plugins.

Regarding docks:

DVR Dock - charges and has DVR capapbilities. The TV Guide is free for the first year, then $20 / year thereafter. - $60

Mini Dock - charges, plugs into TV (more portable than DVR dock) - $25

Battery Dock - This is what you want if you don't want DVR features (you may want to get it even if you have the DVR dock). Plugs into TV like mini dock and charges. It is also acts as a second battery when you leave it attached to the Archos (i.e. you unplug it from the wall but leave it attached to the Archos) - $35

You may want to check this (http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=11050) before buying SDHC cards (some work, some don't) I purchased (2) 16GB Edge SDHC Class 6 cards from Office Depot (I had a rewards card to kill) and they work fine

OK, thanks for the info. I'm assuming that all the docks you listed allow you to view Archos content on your TV, correct? Also, the battery dock is basically a mini-dock with a built-in battery, right? Thanks again.

crunchewy

01-16-2009, 01:19 PM

It took two calls because the first call got sidetracked by the person I was talking to into a discussion on whether or not they put credit on a value card and then she handed me off to a manager who told me they don't give trade-in quotes on the phone, so I had to call a second store. But anyway, here are a handful of trade-in value updates for Blockbuster (all PS3):

PS3
-------------------------------
Blacksite Area 51: $16
Unreal Tournament III: $9
Viking: Battle for Asgard: $13 (listed as just "Viking" in the OP)
Sega Superstar Tennis: $9
Dynasty Warriors Gundam: $23

EDIT: FYI, none of these are thus worth flipping from Gamestop via the 20% coupon.

Nirron

01-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Fire Emblem Wii is down to $29.99 for pre-played used at Blockbuster Video for purchase. A decent deal, I believe. Cheers.

I'll have to keep my eyes out for that. I missed out on both the Toys R US and Circuit City clearance sales, and it's still $39.99 at GameStop. For some reason, it's jumped used to like $50 on E-bay and Amazon.

h2dk

01-16-2009, 01:33 PM

OK, thanks for the info. I'm assuming that all the docks you listed allow you to view Archos content on your TV, correct? Also, the battery dock is basically a mini-dock with a built-in battery, right? Thanks again.

Yes, all docks will plug into a TV. You do not need the plugins to watch it on your TV. The plugins give you codecs so you can view various file formats on your archos. If you rip a dvd to to a dvd-r, you have .vob files. You will need a plugin in order to view it on your Archos. Otherwise, you must convert everything (to .avi or .wmv I believe).

If you don't want the DVR, then I would recommend the battery dock if you can find it. Then grab the plugins off of ebay and you are set. Also, if you have a Dish DVR, download the Dish plugin so you can transfer shows from the Dish DVR to the Archos (in SD only). Keep in mind that Dish charges a $40 fee to enable USB storage devices.

kojubat

01-16-2009, 01:50 PM

I'm assuming that if I got 3 of these SDHC cards, I would only have to play $5 shipping for all 3 as opposed to $5 each, correct?

Yes.

SL4IN

01-16-2009, 01:50 PM

Does anyone know offhand the TIV for Hotshots on the PS3?

stone1061

01-16-2009, 02:05 PM

You will need one of the three docks, if you buy the plugins off ebay, you will get the web browser and 3 different video plugins.

Regarding docks:

DVR Dock - charges and has DVR capapbilities. The TV Guide is free for the first year, then $20 / year thereafter. - $60

Mini Dock - charges, plugs into TV (more portable than DVR dock) - $25

Battery Dock - This is what you want if you don't want DVR features (you may want to get it even if you have the DVR dock). Plugs into TV like mini dock and charges. It is also acts as a second battery when you leave it attached to the Archos (i.e. you unplug it from the wall but leave it attached to the Archos) - $35

You may want to check this (http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=11050) before buying SDHC cards (some work, some don't) I purchased (2) 16GB Edge SDHC Class 6 cards from Office Depot (I had a rewards card to kill) and they work fine
Thanks for all the info, I'm still on the fence.
I really just want it for the DVR capabilities. Going on Disney Cruise in April, and my step daughter and I both have Ipod Touchs, my wife has laptop, my little ones could use a distraction. They try to play DS Lites but I end up stuck helping play Fashion Designer or My Baby Girl.
Plenty of Gamestop credit I'll have to transfer over for it. I don't have time to play games so much, so this might be a fun toy.

dinobot

01-16-2009, 02:10 PM

Trade in value at GS is $16 the last time i checked.

for bb, i don't know. call em up.

Does anyone know offhand the TIV for Hotshots on the PS3?

n8rockerasu

01-16-2009, 02:32 PM

Woot (http://www.woot.com) also has a 8GB SDHC card for $11 +5 shipping on up to 3.

Hmm...so you get an extra 8GB for about $8 more, but would also have to swap out cards more often. Seems kind of a toss up to me. I can't wait until the 32GB cards come down in price though. It's incredible that they can now put that much storage on a little tiny card. That was a decent hard drive just a couple years ago.

You may want to check this (http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=11050) before buying SDHC cards (some work, some don't) I purchased (2) 16GB Edge SDHC Class 6 cards from Office Depot (I had a rewards card to kill) and they work fine

Good advice on the SDHC cards. Based on that thread, it seems that MOST SD cards work fine. There were a few name brand problems (Kingston, Sandisk), but it really seemed like most of the problems stemmed from people buying crappy cards (ExtreMemory). The main reason I pointed out that 16GB Transcend is because that's what I've got...and it works :)

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 02:33 PM

just got back from a lunch run, signs were still up and i got approval to buy the 2 they had that i wanted under the bogo (i use this terminology because its easier) so i got incredible hulk ps3 and okami wii. anyone actually play incredible hulk ps3 and the okami is up for trade if someone wants it. the disc is pretty good condition and it comes with the case slip but in a rental case. Post here if you are interested. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211191

PINKO

01-16-2009, 02:37 PM

So b1g free still going?

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 02:38 PM

I checked one of my local BBVs just a while ago, and it didn't have the Archos 605. Interestingly enough, it did have two 40GB PS3s available for $360 each. I know you can get an 80GB PS3 at Dell.com for $340 ($316), but I want to stick to using store credit if possible. A used 40GB PS3 sells for $350 used at Gamestop, so it might be worth saving enough BBV credit to get one of them new for $10 more at BBV. Better yet, it might be good to build up some BBV credit for a possible price drop on one of those systems. I doubt too many people would buy the 40GB PS3 for $360 if they can get an 80GB system with twice as much memory for only $40 more. I'll have to keep my eye on the 40GB PS3s at BBV in case BBV decides to slash the prices on them. I can always upgrade the HDD anyway for cheap if I need more memory...

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 02:40 PM

So b1g free still going?

It's YMMV, and stores that are still running the promo have to do an override to make it happen since the promo isn't programmed into the system anymore.

dave360

01-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Some of the blockbusters are still doing the "50 percent off used games" sales. Just picked up Saint's Row 2 for 15 bucks, Mercenaries 2 for $10, and Rock Band 1 for 3.50. YMMV

PINKO

01-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Some of the blockbusters are still doing the "50 percent off used games" sales. Just picked up Saint's Row 2 for 15 bucks, Mercenaries 2 for $10, and Rock Band 1 for 3.50. YMMV

thats crazy

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 02:53 PM

Some of the blockbusters are still doing the "50 percent off used games" sales. Just picked up Saint's Row 2 for 15 bucks, Mercenaries 2 for $10, and Rock Band 1 for 3.50. YMMV

Your store was actually selling Mercs 2 for $20. I wonder if you were at a franchise store because the TIV for Mercs 2 is $22-$23 depending on the system. However, it wouldn't be the first time that BBV sold a game for less than it traded for...

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 02:55 PM

also im sure saints row 2 trades for at least 20

DarkRider23

01-16-2009, 03:03 PM

Mercs 2 at corporate stores sells for $44.99 so I'm pretty sure that guy has a Franchise store around there. And I don't even know any Corporate stores that have converted Saints Row 2 rentals to pre-owned games.

kojubat

01-16-2009, 03:20 PM

Going on Disney Cruise in April, and my step daughter and I both have Ipod Touchs, my wife has laptop, my little ones could use a distraction.

If you're watching handheld video on a Disney Cruise, you're doing it wrong. :-s

Went on one a few years back and barely even turned on the TV. The kids spent most of their non-family/non-excursion time in the mid-ship kid club.

stone1061

01-16-2009, 03:24 PM

If you're watching handheld video on a Disney Cruise, you're doing it wrong. :-s

Went on one a few years back and barely even turned on the TV. The kids spent most of their non-family/non-excursion time in the mid-ship kid club.
More for the car and airport travel time. I would hope for the cost from the time we step on board until docking the kids eyes will be popping from all the stuff.
They actually had a deal where kids were free with paying adult. Just had to pay taxes on them. My wife is a Cheapass Vacationer

kojubat

01-16-2009, 03:26 PM

More for the car and airport travel time. I would hope for the cost from the time we step on board until docking the kids eyes will be popping from all the stuff.
They actually had a deal where kids were free with paying adult. Just had to pay taxes on them. My wife is a Cheapass Vacationer

Ah, gotcha. Have a fun trip, we did. (We got a really good deal as well, but my mother-in-law was working there at the time. :D)

Denbo32

01-16-2009, 03:30 PM

also im sure saints row trades for at least 20

I'm assuming when you say that it Saints Row 2. Cause it is Saints Row 1, I would be dropping off my copy today

Animal7390

01-16-2009, 03:46 PM

I'm assuming when you say that it Saints Row 2. Cause it is Saints Row 1, I would be dropping off my copy today

fixed

txtech16

01-16-2009, 05:03 PM

Wii Music & Animal Crossing (no mic), both used, 19.99 each.

Ragnorok64

01-16-2009, 05:17 PM

Wii Music & Animal Crossing (no mic), both used, 19.99 each.
And this is what exactly?

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 06:26 PM

I was actually able to find an Archos 605 at two different stores. One of them even had the battery dock. I'm going to have to think long and hard about whether or not I want to pick one up. If I could find used copies of Legendary or Alone in the Dark in my area, then this would be a no-brainer. As things stand, there really aren't many other PS3 games that are worth flipping even with this week's GS coupon. I might have to look at some Wii and 360 games to flip using Edge + 10% coupon. I need about $150 in credit to get the Archos 605 and battery dock. It's going to be hard to come up with a decent flip that will net me that amount. I guess I'll wait until next week once the new BBV TIVs come out to see what I can do. Otherwise, it might be better to wait for (hopefully) a 20% off coupon for 360 games next Friday. Decisons, decisions...

CocheseUGA

01-16-2009, 06:28 PM

:360: GH:WT is $35 as of today.

Picked up a copy on sale at Microcenter, and I hate it. Turns into a pretty good flip, especially when I pair it with buying some RB2 drums.

sgaldis

01-16-2009, 06:44 PM

:360: GH:WT is $35 as of today.

Picked up a copy on sale at Microcenter, and I hate it. Turns into a pretty good flip, especially when I pair it with buying some RB2 drums.

I wish I could sell them my copy...but it's got that friggin 'not for resale' UPC (from a bundle)...:bomb:

GS sure has no problem reselling these games!

Denbo32

01-16-2009, 06:56 PM

I wish I could sell them my copy...but it's got that friggin 'not for resale' UPC (from a bundle)...:bomb:

GS sure has no problem reselling these games!

Doesnt BB take trade in without the original case

gi60

01-16-2009, 07:00 PM

:360: GH:WT is $35 as of today.

Picked up a copy on sale at Microcenter, and I hate it. Turns into a pretty good flip, especially when I pair it with buying some RB2 drums.

How much is it at Microcenter?

I wish I could sell them my copy...but it's got that friggin 'not for resale' UPC (from a bundle)...:bomb:

You can print the barcode at UPC Database and tape over the not for resale.

01-16-2009, 07:03 PM

R.I.P. Circuit City - an occasional source of cheap flipping games (not to mention great place to get keeper games - just got HSG for PS3 for $9.96 the other day there!) bites the dust. Now the deal-impaired (and certainly clearance impaired vs CC) Best Buy will become even more powerful :cry:.

As for GH:WT, you people are insane, that game is great. My son won't even play Rock Band any more.

sgaldis

01-16-2009, 07:18 PM

As for GH:WT, you people are insane, that game is great. My son won't even play Rock Band any more.

I have no doubt it's great...I always like GH II/III better than RB. I just have an extra copy left over from flipping some bundles this holiday season, and would love to trade it while it still garners such a good TIV at BBV. Hell, by the time I'll get around to playing it, it'll probably be $20 or so at GS anway, where the credit flows like wine...:bouncy:

dyeknom

01-16-2009, 07:33 PM

All you people talking about the archos has .e sold, lol. I guess I can drain my last 100.

The ubisoft games should be taking a jump in price soon (the promo date is soon to lapse iirc)... so ill have to pick up another copy with the coupon before then.

Poor CC. Quite a few quality games from there on clearance. it is an unfortunate loss... I quite loved my 11$ Fire Emblem.

gi60

01-16-2009, 07:38 PM

The ubisoft games should be taking a jump in price soon (the promo date is soon to lapse iirc)... so ill have to pick up another copy with the coupon before then.

Would you care to elaborate? Thanks.

dyeknom

01-16-2009, 07:47 PM

Would you care to elaborate? Thanks.

Prince of Persia, Endwar, and FC2 were not intended as permanent drops, occassionally you could find the stickers on the case with the 20 dolar off promo... much like BiA. They tossed the new price back to 59.99 (this last week), so the used price may follow suit.

RCS0926

01-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Dang it. I can't make up my mind about the Archos 605. The PMP and the battery dock will cost me $150, and the best GS to BBV flip I can come up with involves trading in Prince of Persia, Mercs 2 and Endwar for the PS3 along with Oblivion: GOTYE and Legendary for the 360. Trading in those games would get me the Archos 605 and battery dock. However, I'd only make about $32 on the flip, which is better than nothing, but that's a pretty poor flip for $119 worth of games. I could save a little cash by getting the mini dock instead of the battery dock. The Archos battery dock has gotten mixed reviews, and it might not be worth spending an extra $15+ dollars for something that gives as little as 20-30 extra minutes of battery life although others have reported an extra battery life of 2-3 hours.

If that was all I needed, I think I would bite the bullet. However, I'd still need to spend an extra $70 for plug-ins and an SDHC card. In the end, the Archos 605 is going to end up costing me at least $200, and I don't know how easy it will be to make that money up through flips. I think I need to focus on trying to get what I really want first (PS3) and see if the Archos 605 is still available down the road.

01-16-2009, 07:58 PM

Stupid fucking Blockbuster - no Lord of the Rings Conquest today either. What, they don't like having stock in for their customers to rent? WTF!?

BrinX

01-16-2009, 08:09 PM

Stupid fucking Blockbuster - no Lord of the Rings Conquest today either. What, they don't like having stock in for their customers to rent? WTF!?

http://n08q1114fvte161.imageshacknow.info/img/1242/v08w1128rhlb/smile.gif

I know exactly how u feel, BB take the biscuit sometimes..

dyeknom

01-16-2009, 08:26 PM

that is weird Io, they had the game out at the store I just left.

THe Archos battery docking station is tagged at 24.99 at bbv.
i grabbed the system, but am not going to go all out unless I find that Im in love with it. If not, there are always ways of unloading it.

01-16-2009, 08:34 PM

that is weird Io, they had the game out at the store I just left.

I called a bigger store 8 miles away and they don't have it either. Meh...

xdl

01-16-2009, 08:35 PM

I wish I could sell them my copy...but it's got that friggin 'not for resale' UPC (from a bundle)...:bomb:

GS sure has no problem reselling these games!

My suggestion is to tell you to neatly cut that area off of the case in a little square. When you bring it to trade in at BB, tell them you needed to take the UPC for a rebate. Traded several Alone in the Dark Wii doing that. Only had a problem getting it traded at the really awful BBs around here.

dizzlle01

01-16-2009, 08:36 PM

anyone know if blockbuster is getting in any arcade stick?

mvp828

01-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Some GS TIVs (will post in GS Thread as well)

All games I picked up last night from a Franchise BB using a B2G1 they had on... All together dropped 52.xx last night.

Orange Box (360) 7
Spiderwick Chronicles (360) 7
Devil May Cry 4 (360) 7
Bully (360) 10
Eternal Sonata (360) 9
Madden 09 (360) 22
Mercury Meltdown (Wii) 5
Fantastic Four RotSS (Wii) 5

After bonuses (including Wii $15) it came out to 119.24. Then I picked up Are You Smarter (using the deal), put down $10 towards the Sonic Collection, and then bought a 120 GB hard drive for 74.19 after tax. Giving me 3.26 remaining from the transaction.

lukewin

01-16-2009, 08:59 PM

animemaniac14

01-16-2009, 09:11 PM

-The completionist in me says that I'll probably end up picking up all the accessories. I just wish the guy selling the plugins on ebay took BB or GS credit..

hahahaha :lol::applause:

i've found myself wishing that were true with everything in my life nowadays :-D

DrNo888

01-16-2009, 09:36 PM

My suggestion is to tell you to neatly cut that area off of the case in a little square. When you bring it to trade in at BB, tell them you needed to take the UPC for a rebate. Traded several Alone in the Dark Wii doing that. Only had a problem getting it traded at the really awful BBs around here.

1) Buy a copy at GS with the regular bar code
2) Swap the covers
3) Trade in to BBV and return to GS
4) Profit!

sotc1988

01-16-2009, 09:39 PM

Can you return games to gs if you take the stickers off? I did this without thinking to prince of per. last night and just thought of this now...am I in trouble?

dyeknom

01-16-2009, 09:52 PM

ok, just have a couple questions about the Archos, hopefully some of you that have bought it can answer me. I have read every post in this thread that had the word Archos in it.

-Only the 4 gb is $99.99, except for in Dallas, where the 30 gb was $99.99 with a $25 AE gift card, is that right? I know of a store that says they have the 30 gb, but it's at $149.99, which is more than likely the case. I read a post where someone said they use to be $99.99 but they went back up to $149.99.

-Are the 4 GB and 30 GB both 605's?

-Has anyone picked up a 30 GB one, and if so, it doesn't have an SD expansion slot correct?

-Would I be better off paying the $50 extra bucks for the 30 GB, since 2 16 GB SD cards would run me $50 anyway (granted I'd have an extra 6 GB this way)? Or better to hunt down the 4 GB, use SD cards, and not have to deal with possible hardware failure, since the 30 GB is hard drive based, and the 4 GB is flash based?

-The completionist in me says that I'll probably end up picking up all the accessories. I just wish the guy selling the plugins on ebay took BB or GS credit.

-In regards to the Wifi speed, someone said it's a little faster than dial up on a broadband connection. In your experience, is it slower or faster than an Iphone on a wifi broadband connection?

Thanks in advance guys.

The 4gb is still 99.99 (just got it an hourish ago).

I would also buy the SD cards since you can use them for non archos purposes as well.

The wifi seems slower than my moto q's net.. but the hotspot im at isnt full strength.

Personally, this is an interesting toy.... but absent the dvr dock... Im not entirely sure that this is something I dont really think Id keep since I own a portable dvd player that I can mod to play divx movies on CDRs.

lukewin

01-16-2009, 10:23 PM

Can you return games to gs if you take the stickers off? I did this without thinking to prince of per. last night and just thought of this now...am I in trouble?

I've done it with no problems. Just keep your receipt. They can just type the SKU from the receipt.

Thanks dyeknom for your input

Xfactor4

01-16-2009, 10:24 PM

Can you return games to gs if you take the stickers off? I did this without thinking to prince of per. last night and just thought of this now...am I in trouble?

No you are fine as long as you have the receipt. I have done this many times with no problem at all. I always tell them I hate video game stickers and peel the ghastly stickers off of everything out of habit as soon as possible.:D

CocheseUGA

01-16-2009, 10:49 PM

So, I called a dozen stores in Atlanta - none have the Rock Band 2 drum kit.

Wait...I take that back. One did. The $299 version. Uhh, thanks.

Debating whether to trade it into GR and hope that they get MLB 09 on a reasonable date and buy my drums elsewhere, or trade it into GS for $20 (nothing lost/gained) towards the drums. I know what the answer should be (trade to GR, get the drums elsewhere), but I hate having credit just waiting around.

gi60

01-17-2009, 12:21 AM

Warhawk - 23

guinaevere

01-17-2009, 12:26 AM

Stupid fucking Blockbuster - no Lord of the Rings Conquest today either. What, they don't like having stock in for their customers to rent? WTF!?Not even that, it's insulting for the clerks to have to push for pre-orders still, when they never get the dang games in on street date. It's insulting to the customer, too.

dyeknom

01-17-2009, 01:39 AM

Warhawk - 23

They require a headset?

DarkRider23

01-17-2009, 01:59 AM

Stupid fucking Blockbuster - no Lord of the Rings Conquest today either. What, they don't like having stock in for their customers to rent? WTF!?

Because they are idiots. They DO have the games in. What they don't have is the dummy boxes out on the floor. They probably haven't even put the games away yet. Most Blockbuster employees don't know where they even have their new games stashed away(which is USUALLY in some remote corner of the store that no one goes to) so they never know what games are in. My store had the game behind the counter but didn't have them out today. Stupidest thing ever.

Edit - Just so I can save myself here... There is a SLIGHT possibility that they don't have the games in, but more than one store not having it in is just not right. Best bet is to walk in there and if you don't see it out on the shelves, ask the CSRs up front. Ask the manager if you can find him because the manager is usually the person that knows what they received.

edostar44

01-17-2009, 04:05 AM

ok, just have a couple questions about the Archos, hopefully some of you that have bought it can answer me. I have read every post in this thread that had the word Archos in it.

-Only the 4 gb is $99.99, except for in Dallas, where the 30 gb was $99.99 with a $25 AE gift card, is that right? I know of a store that says they have the 30 gb, but it's at $149.99, which is more than likely the case. I read a post where someone said they use to be $99.99 but they went back up to $149.99.

-Are the 4 GB and 30 GB both 605's?

-Has anyone picked up a 30 GB one, and if so, it doesn't have an SD expansion slot correct?

-Would I be better off paying the $50 extra bucks for the 30 GB, since 2 16 GB SD cards would run me $50 anyway (granted I'd have an extra 6 GB this way)? Or better to hunt down the 4 GB, use SD cards, and not have to deal with possible hardware failure, since the 30 GB is hard drive based, and the 4 GB is flash based?

-The completionist in me says that I'll probably end up picking up all the accessories. I just wish the guy selling the plugins on ebay took BB or GS credit.

-In regards to the Wifi speed, someone said it's a little faster than dial up on a broadband connection. In your experience, is it slower or faster than an Iphone on a wifi broadband connection?

Thanks in advance guys.

The 30 gb's have only been seen in Dallas and went back up to $150 according to this thread.

They are both 605's. I think there are a bunch of different 605 models ranging all the way to 120gb

Im pretty sure the 4gb is the only one with the expansion slot.

Personally I think you would be better off with the 4gb since its flash and with the 30 being hdd based you are looking at failure like you said.

To me it looks like you would really only need the DVR dock and the battey add on the other to accessories look useless to me.

I haven't really had time to try out the wi-fi but I don't think it will be super slow.

01-17-2009, 07:57 AM

Not even that, it's insulting for the clerks to have to push for pre-orders still, when they never get the dang games in on street date. It's insulting to the customer, too.

Street date? Try ever (my store still hasn't gotten Animal Crossing despite my preorder). I gave up long ago on preorders after that and won't even consider doing them there - even for their "featured" stuff.

Because they are idiots. They DO have the games in. What they don't have is the dummy boxes out on the floor. They probably haven't even put the games away yet. Most Blockbuster employees don't know where they even have their new games stashed away(which is USUALLY in some remote corner of the store that no one goes to) so they never know what games are in. My store had the game behind the counter but didn't have them out today. Stupidest thing ever.

Edit - Just so I can save myself here... There is a SLIGHT possibility that they don't have the games in, but more than one store not having it in is just not right. Best bet is to walk in there and if you don't see it out on the shelves, ask the CSRs up front. Ask the manager if you can find him because the manager is usually the person that knows what they received.

I asked yesterday when the old GR dude was working and he said none were even on order - FOR RENT even. Then Friday I went in to be absolutely sure and even asked if they had unpacked everything for the day and they said yes. They had only gotten some candy in that day. When I called the other store the person I talked to said she herself had put out all the new stuff and it wasn't there. I don't know how much more I can do than that to be sure - they don't have it at those two stores (the closest 2 to me).