The Blockbuster/Gamerush Thread XX - SMG $25 new, disc-only used 360/Wii games $9.99!

[doubledown]

Anyone trade in Far Cry 2 for 360 recently? Curious what that gets? I'm getting annoyed driving everywhere in the game!

[io]

what does that have to do with Blockbuster/gamerush?

Nothing - but the article he linked to is titled "How a 'perfect storm' led to the economic crisis", so it's a play on our own little "perfect storm" of B1G1 deal + GS trade-in deal ;).

[cg1407]

what does that have to do with Blockbuster/gamerush?

It was a really bad joke because we call the whole Blockbuster having a promotion at the same time as GameStop the "perfect storm". Title of the article is that the perfect storm caused the economic meltdown. It was a lame, lame joke so I apologize. You know a joke is bad when you have to explain it :D

[RCS0926]

Damn, I always forget these coupons end on Thurs. I really haven't made much us of it but I may have to head out tonight. I've pretty much stayed home all this week.



They cannot see your history at other stores whether they scan the card or look you up by name. I've gotten the same types of comments at places where I barely trade, too. To some BBV clerks, if they simply see you in there again trading a game, that is "a lot" to them since they aren't used to taking trades. I wouldn't worry too much about it except maybe you ought to lay off the store where you traded 9 games.

I've definitely traded a lot to my local BBV so I really go out of my way to trade at other stores when possible. Even though I haven't traded that much recently I've got 4 stores where they think of me as a regular trader.

I was in there the other day with nothing else to do (waiting for my son's drum lesson to end at nearby music store) so I decided to see if anything I ever traded there has sold. Of course, all the $14.99 and under stuff is gone. It seemed most of the higher-priced stuff was still there (IU, Civ Rev, Oblivion GotY, Rock Band PS3, Smash Court Tennis). But I did notice that the 360 PoP I traded a few weeks ago was gone. So they must have sold that for a decent price - that's good to see.

Thanks io. That's what I figured. I'm definitely going to lay off of trading at BBV for all of next week. I'm not in a hurry to build up credit anyway. I just want to have a decent amount of BBV credit built up before the next B1G1 sales, which isn't going to be for at least another couple of months if not longer.

[safire]

Thanks io. That's what I figured. I'm definitely going to lay off of trading at BBV for all of next week. I'm not in a hurry to build up credit anyway. I just want to have a decent amount of BBV credit built up before the next B1G1 sales, which isn't going to be for at least another couple of months if not longer.

With RE5, SFIV, and Halo Wars all coming out, I think we may see one sooner than that.

[io]

Not sure whether it is worth going out or not. I found a total of 4 flippable games listed at two GS I can hit on a 30 mile or so round-trip drive (with a stop at a BBV in between to trade a couple games).

I could turn $64 after Edge/coupon into $101 at BBV, but it means trading two Oblivion GotY and I've already done a few of those. The other games would be new (Spectral Force and Hail to the Chimp). Meh, hard to get too excited for all that. Maybe I'll just stay home and play some games instead ;).

[vike105]

Woot, I knew I'd find a good flip one of these days. It's even better (slightly) than the Legendary/Oblivion flip.

:360: Spectral Force 3 24.99-->35 TIV at Blockbuster.

EDIT: Son of a bitch, another store told me 25. I'm going to call another one and see.
EDIT 2: Called another store, 25. Damn it! First guy told me 35. I even asked him if he was sure about that TIV. Oh well... still a flip if you can't find Legendary or Oblivion. There's another store that has Legendary and Spectral Force in stock, so I'll probably get them both.

Baja dropped to 24.99. If the 22 TIV held, then that's an all right flip, slightly above breaking even.


thanks for the work, spectral might come in handy if we have a B2G1 at gamestop

[Friend of Sonic]

Meh, hard to get too excited for all that. Maybe I'll just stay home and play some games instead ;).
It's funny, this has come up for me way too much. In fact, just this week I've gone back to play Texas Hold 'Em in the bars-- I had taken a two month break because of all of this flipping nonsense. It can really ruin your free time, but it's also a nice money maker. It's insane how much money I have left over each month now that I pay for mostly everything in credit.

Plus, I'm doing little side projects like selling some network adapters on Ebay and Gripshift. It's really something, everyone who loathes flipping says, "WE DON'T TAKE KINDLY TO YOUR TYPES ROUND HERE, HERRR, GET A REAL JOB" but the reality is, reselling games is the perfect part time job. The hours are flexible, the pay is great, it's fun, you don't get taxed for your income, and the only asshole you deal with is your girlfriend crying and wondering why you (apparently) don't love her anymore.

Okay, maybe the last part just happens to me ;)

thanks for the work, spectral might come in handy if we have a B2G1 at gamestop
No problem, just looking for The Badass Flip and coming up a bit short.

[bornrunnin31]

Longshot, but has anyone ever seen the Batman: Complete Animated Series boxset in BBV? This one (http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complete-Animated-Kevin-Conroy/dp/B001CTXUTQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232861129&sr=8-1)

Only place I can find it is amazon or ebay right now.

[Friend of Sonic]

Longshot, but has anyone ever seen the Batman: Complete Animated Series boxset in BBV? This one (http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complete-Animated-Kevin-Conroy/dp/B001CTXUTQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232861129&sr=8-1)

Only place I can find it is amazon or ebay right now.
I've seen it at Target. 84.99, though so it's more expensive.

[io]

and the only asshole you deal with is your girlfriend crying and wondering why you (apparently) don't love her anymore.

Oh, don't worry, you'll run across plenty of assholes on eBay as well ;).

[Friend of Sonic]

Oh, don't worry, you'll run across plenty of assholes on eBay as well ;).
That's true. I've been lucky so far, but I've only sold 30 items or so on Ebay prior to the network adapters and Gripshifts. Everything's been going good so far with the Gripshifts, but I saw your post about how yours went for 70 dollars and the guy didn't pay. Ebay is way too tailored towards the buyer.

[io]

That's true. I've been lucky so far, but I've only sold 30 items or so on Ebay prior to the network adapters and Gripshifts. Everything's been going good so far with the Gripshifts, but I saw your post about how yours went for 70 dollars and the guy didn't pay. Ebay is way too tailored towards the buyer.

I actually had two that didn't pay, out of 7 sold. And I had two other auctions with non-payers out of my last 10 or so. So, yeah... But those weren't even the assholes I was talking about. Just wait, you'll see ;).

Anyway, back to BBV - looks like a nice little break with the PSP coupon coming up. I thought someone said it was Wii next, or was that just a lame-ass assumption based on the last two being PS3 and 360?

[Friend of Sonic]

Anyway, back to BBV - looks like a nice little break with the PSP coupon coming up. I thought someone said it was Wii next, or was that just a lame-ass assumption based on the last two being PS3 and 360?
Assumption. It does seem like a nice break, but I want to call in a few of these PSP games just out of curosity. I know the handheld TIVs at BB are always low, but I'm curious if there's a handheld flippable. It's gotta be a first...

:psp:God of War: Chains of Olympus (29.99 before coupon) --> 12.50 TIV at Blockbuster. Fuck finding PSP flippables, that wasn't even close.

[dyeknom]

Lol. That was a good quote FoS. May have to stray away from the full priced new games and focus on the 17.99 to 19.99 games (final fantasy, maybe). Ill probably just keep buying gripshifts with this coupon if the prices hold out this weekend.

[Friend of Sonic]

I was thinking that Dye, but it seems like every single PSP game that's not brand new is 14.99 or under, killing the flip. However, I saw some ancient game for PSP in a Blockbuster in December, I even had it checked in the computer, which was 29.99. I can't remember what it is... but that's the key, damn it!

EDIT: It was Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem. I checked on Gamestop, sells for 17.99, but trades in for 7.00. I'll find a flippable PSP game. I know it's out there.

[io]

Ill probably just keep buying gripshifts with this coupon if the prices hold out this weekend.

Keep buying? You mean they are still available? They got wiped clean from here weeks ago and I haven't seen any more pop up.

[Friend of Sonic]

Keep buying? You mean they are still available? They got wiped clean from here weeks ago and I haven't seen any more pop up.
Some Gripshifts got sold, but not others. In fact the large majority sat there, as I slowly bought them up (I'm a gentleman, I want others to have the same opportunity as me) But for the majority, no one was biting, especially since they dropped dramatically in price. So I got the rest today. The only ones remotely close to me anymore are Buckeye and North Phoenix. I don't feel like making the trip.

I do have two receipts within seven days. I could go and get the extra 70 cents per Gripshift, but maybe I'll let Gamestop win that battle. Gotta let the beast win a few.

[dyeknom]

Keep buying? You mean they are still available? They got wiped clean from here weeks ago and I haven't seen any more pop up.

Im 90% sure im the only one who ever bought them in my area... and I only bought them as they sold seeing if anybody else wanted to buy in the area... nobody else did... so I've slowly cleaned some out. There's about 3 or 4 left in my area. There's still some new ones too.

FoS, after how hateful one of the employees acted today... I almost want to tell you to get your 80 cents!

[io]

Wow - I guess that while I seem to have few flipping competitors (GS->BBV stuff while often in short supply to begin with doesn't seem to sell out when it is available - and I almost never see flipped games at any BBV besides the ones I traded) I seem to have some cutthroat eBay competitors. The Gripshifts and Wii Sports pop up every so often and then are OOS the next day - at a variety of different EB/GS stores.

[dyeknom]

We have a lot of ebayers here as well, but mostly for Circuit City Clearance games. I saw one guy, who didnt flip to BBV (since Ive never seen them other than mine at BBV) must have tossed them to ebay.

[Stingermck]

Blockbuster Trade in Values - January 29, 2009

All PS3:

Metal Gear 4 $23
Ninja Gaiden Sigma $16
Battlefield Bad Company $13
The Club $9
Iron Man $9
The Incredible Hulk $9

[Gertle627]

but the reality is, reselling games is the perfect part time job. The hours are flexible, the pay is great, it's fun, you don't get taxed for your income, and the only asshole you deal with is your girlfriend crying and wondering why you (apparently) don't love her anymore.

Okay, maybe the last part just happens to me ;)
lulz. I am with ya on that one man. I don't even flip that much, but the gf still finds reason to complain.

[sp00ge]

lulz. I am with ya on that one man. I don't even flip that much, but the gf still finds reason to complain.

You guys are starting to make me think this is the reason my wife left me... nah... she's just a heartless bitch. :lol:

[Animal7390]

The hours are flexible, the pay is great, it's fun, you don't get taxed for your income, and the only asshole you deal with is your girlfriend crying and wondering why you (apparently) don't love her anymore.

Okay, maybe the last part just happens to me ;)

definitely not man, my gf hates it when i tell her i have to run "errands" and dont see her til late and if i bring her she gets mad and bored so its a lose lose situation. why cant girls just understand that this is what we do and at least we are doing this and building towards... something and not cheating and being a holes to them, although they sometimes confuse what we do with being an a hole. gosh women are complicated.

[crunchewy]

Is gripshift a half-decent flip, or are you folks talking about buying it to sell on ebay? I didn't see a trade-in value for it in the 3rd post (or 2nd). From a search it looks like there are no currently known good PSP flips? Unfortunately I never managed to do anything during the PS3 and 360 coupons, so now I'm desperate. :)

[Denbo32]

definitely not man, my gf hates it when i tell her i have to run "errands" and dont see her til late and if i bring her she gets mad and bored so its a lose lose situation. why cant girls just understand that this is what we do and at least we are doing this and building towards... something and not cheating and being a holes to them, although they sometimes confuse what we do with being an a hole. gosh women are complicated.

Damn I feel lucky after hearing stories like this. My GF doesn't mind when I have to do these things, and every now and then on big runs she doesn't mind coming, she finds it kinda fun to see me walk around Blockbuster or the old CC with a basket stacking up 20 games.

If I get a good haul we go out to dinner

[gomikeoh]

It's funny, this has come up for me way too much. In fact, just this week I've gone back to play Texas Hold 'Em in the bars-- I had taken a two month break because of all of this flipping nonsense. It can really ruin your free time, but it's also a nice money maker. It's insane how much money I have left over each month now that I pay for mostly everything in credit.

Plus, I'm doing little side projects like selling some network adapters on Ebay and Gripshift. It's really something, everyone who loathes flipping says, "WE DON'T TAKE KINDLY TO YOUR TYPES ROUND HERE, HERRR, GET A REAL JOB" but the reality is, reselling games is the perfect part time job. The hours are flexible, the pay is great, it's fun, you don't get taxed for your income, and the only asshole you deal with is your girlfriend crying and wondering why you (apparently) don't love her anymore.

Okay, maybe the last part just happens to me ;)


No problem, just looking for The Badass Flip and coming up a bit short.

Dude I feel ya. I found out about this site about beggining of Dec and started flipping instantly. This is how I was able to afford my wii + 20 games + good amount of cash to boot.

As a college student, this is a dream job for the time being. Also in a college town, where no one has money, the gamestops and malls are always in stock for me to swipe whenever theres a deal. After x-mas break, one of my gamestops has 10 wii sports in stock and bought em all.

Lulz...

Bad thing is that i didnt bring my car up (cause of insurance $$$) so I have to take the bus and it slows me down a little. Not much, but maybe around 30 mins total...

[irishsoccermbw]

I think most ebay flippers are college students who are taking too many credits to be able to rock a decent part time job :) I know I fall into that category, but there has recently been a ton of competition in my area. Gonna have to be on the ball now.

PS Ebay flips that are viable from GS: Wii sports, Gripshift, PS2 network adapter (some how these continue to be traded in).

[Denbo32]

I have never see a Wii sports at GS :(

[guinaevere]

Nothing - but the article he linked to is titled "How a 'perfect storm' led to the economic crisis", so it's a play on our own little "perfect storm" of B1G1 deal + GS trade-in deal ;).#-o:oops:
It was a really bad joke because we call the whole Blockbuster having a promotion at the same time as GameStop the "perfect storm". Title of the article is that the perfect storm caused the economic meltdown. It was a lame, lame joke so I apologize. You know a joke is bad when you have to explain it :D:lol: No reason to apologise. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some random post in the wrong forum/thread. Carry on.

[xdl]

lulz. I am with ya on that one man. I don't even flip that much, but the gf still finds reason to complain.

I must be one of the lucky ones. The gf finds this whole activity hilarious. She's my navigator, sticker peeler, game trader on the weekends. :) But she also gets free food, games, movies, and we are constantly in and out of malls so she gets to shop a lot. She has been trading a lot the last couple of months for me. It's wonderful.

[RCS0926]

With RE5, SFIV, and Halo Wars all coming out, I think we may see one sooner than that.

So you're thinking that the influx of these games will cause BBV to want to get rid of some inventory? Is that how it usually work? I definitely plan on laying low for a couple of weeks with regards to trading in games at BBV, but I would definitely welcome another B1G1 sale sooner rather than later.

[Derrick1979]

So what are main things to cause people to be flagged/banned from trading at Blockbuster ?

I have traded in only a few times but each time it was large number of trade in's, once for my DS and recently for the PS3 but each time I have instantly turned around and used the credit and have never farmed it like others.. Is there any reason to be worried because even though these 2 times were about 6 months apart I do remember some of the titles being similar to an extent with the trades..

Thanks

[Animal7390]

there is not rhyme or reason to it derrick.

[ackbar7]

Derrick, it has a lot to do with managers/district managers. I'd say be nice, polite, don't push your luck, but then again you could still find yourself banned.

[Denbo32]

Derrick, it has a lot to do with managers/district managers. I'd say be nice, polite, don't push your luck, but then again you could still find yourself banned.

I agree with this statement. Just be polite. I did a lot of buying during the B1G1 free. I dealt with a bunch of managers as well but never had a problem.

Ringing up 10 copies of GTA4 and 30 games at once, but was polite and just was honest and all the managers had no issues with anything I did.

[yuy104]

Hmm...am I an oddball for being a girl who loves shopping for games? :-s Before my fiance left for school, this used to be our pasttime. I think it's fun to go "game-hunting" O:)

[safire]

So you're thinking that the influx of these games will cause BBV to want to get rid of some inventory? Is that how it usually work? I definitely plan on laying low for a couple of weeks with regards to trading in games at BBV, but I would definitely welcome another B1G1 sale sooner rather than later.

Its a matter of logistics. They have X amount of shelf space, and X amount of games. They want to stock the newest titles that are in high demand to rent, and less of the older titles that are merely taking up space.

All of the local blockbusters around here still have many of the 14.99 games, such as NG2, DMC4, Bioshock, Mass Effect, and even some GTA4's. I assume they need a vehicle like a sale for moving that inventory out.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the next B1G1 will include titles 19.99 and under, or they will do a B2G1 on all previously played games. Granted, I wasn't around during past sales so I have very little to go on with all this speculation...

[stone1061]

each time I have instantly turned around and used the credit and have never farmed it like others..
Thanks

Just want to say thanks for the term "farmed". That's pretty much what I usually do, but didn't have a term for it. Build up credit at BB and GS, and slowly watch it grow at both stores and then harvest it for stuff I want.
I'm a farmer.:D
I wonder if I can get a govt subsidy:-k

The wife wants an Ipod touch so a bulk of my BB credit will be going towards that. Just got $150 in Macy's gift cards last night. Have $68 left on a VV, so just need $28 more to get the 8g touch. Most of that was built from several Best Buy 007's and one Midnight Club.

Guess I'll just watch the Archos collect dust at BB for a little while longer.

Back when the PS2 was top dog, BB often ran B2G1 sales. I think they also ran % off sales. I was amazed recently looking at my PS2 games and realizing how many came from BB.

[ninja dog]

I've never had the discipline to get over $100 credit at a store at any given time. There's always something I want, so I put it right towards it.


SCIV needs to drop to $19.99. C'mon BBV, you know they're clogging up shelves.

[worshipsf]

Hmm...am I an oddball for being a girl who loves shopping for games? :-s Before my fiance left for school, this used to be our pasttime. I think it's fun to go "game-hunting" O:)

Same, though in my case I am the one flipping and my boyfriend is the one looking bored in the corner. :P

[Gertle627]

Ringing up 10 copies of GTA4 and 30 games at once, but was polite and just was honest and all the managers had no issues with anything I did.
While I definately agree you should be polite, I wouldn't suggest being honest. Even in my short tenure here, it's pretty clear to me that you shouldn't advertise flipping. Some people may get away with it and alot of clerks won't care, but all it takes is 1 that does and you're screwed.

[RCS0926]

I've never had the discipline to get over $100 credit at a store at any given time. There's always something I want, so I put it right towards it.


SCIV needs to drop to $19.99. C'mon BBV, you know they're clogging up shelves.

I'd probably be in the same boat too if I wasn't saving up for a PS3. I'm basically one GS tiered trade promo (sell PS2 games) and one BBV B1G1 sale away from getting a PS3 while still having a comfortable amount of credit left over for future flips. I'll probably be able to use the next B1G1 sale to establish a solid starting library for the PS3.

[sp00ge]

Cashed out again. Used $70 in GS credit to pick up an Oblivion GOTY, Legendary and two Wii Sports. Traded the two :360: for $32 a pop, and sold the Wii Sports for $40 each on Amazon. And then used some of the BBV credit to get a few $25 Darden Gift Cards.

So ~$70 in GS credit -> $50 gift cards + $14 BBV Credit + ~$70 cash (after fees/shipping)

I'm seeing a new girl, and she wants to go to Olive Garden on V-day, hence the Darden cards. I'm such a cheap ass romantic. :lol:

[Friend of Sonic]

:lol: Glad to see I'm not the only one with womanly problems. My GF has never cried per se, that was a huge exaggeration. But if I'm out late every night buying Gamestop games for her to flip or picking up other things, she gives me that look. I'm definitely all right if I only flip two nights a week or so, and I almost never get that look.

But, man, when I get that look... *shudder*

[gi60]

Spooge, you're indeed one lucky guy. hahah.. your new gf only ask you to go to olive garden for V-day. And BBV can cover that.

FOS, just wait until you're married. Your flipping time is only during lunchtime workday. :) If you're lucky, she might let you flip once or twice during nighttime or weekend.

[J7.]

Why don't you just drop the girl off at Olive Garden on your way to BBV, then pick her up after you're done. Don't tell her about the giftcards though.

[Warner1281]

FOS, just wait until you're married. Your flipping time is only during lunchtime workday. :) If you're lucky, she might let you flip once or twice during nighttime or weekend.

QFT!!!

Once I got into flipping (I've slowed down to almost nothing since the original perfect storm) I was limited to whatever was on my ride home from work and one night per week. Anything more than that and I would hear about it for days!! Nonetheless, the incessant flipping has actually gotten my wife into gaming a little, so now I can at least pull her with me every now and then to see if she wants to try a new game. :)

[io]

Hmm...am I an oddball for being a girl who loves shopping for games? :-s Before my fiance left for school, this used to be our pasttime. I think it's fun to go "game-hunting" O:)

Definitely in the minority. My wife thinks all aspects of gaming from the playing to the collecting to the flipping are monumental wastes of time that do nothing but detract from our family experience ;). On the other hand I was able to fund most of the kids' Christmas and upcoming birthday presents with it, so she doesn't mind that part of it too much.

The wife wants an Ipod touch so a bulk of my BB credit will be going towards that. Just got $150 in Macy's gift cards last night. Have $68 left on a VV, so just need $28 more to get the 8g touch. Most of that was built from several Best Buy 007's and one Midnight Club.

And speaking of those presents, one was the 16GB touch. I suggest you just get another $50 in BBV credit -> Macy's and get that instead of the 8GB. Doubling the storage capacity is awesome if she is going to want a variety of movies on that thing (use the PC program "handbrake" to convert DVDs to various iPod-compatible formats). I got my daughter the 16GB and it was well worth it.

Back when the PS2 was top dog, BB often ran B2G1 sales. I think they also ran % off sales. I was amazed recently looking at my PS2 games and realizing how many came from BB.

Yeah, the history of it is that before the management change they used to alternate B2G1 and 25% off used games pretty continuously. Then there was a dead period when they got rid of all new games at regular BBV stores and had no deals whatsoever on used games. Then the B1G1 $14.99 and under started up (and they started stocking new games again) and that's the only deal we've had for nearly 2 years now.

So, anything is possible of course, but I certainly wouldn't expect B2G1 or anything other than the standard B1G1 on $14.99 and under since they've been pretty consistent with that for a while now.

[RCS0926]

QFT!!!

Once I got into flipping (I've slowed down to almost nothing since the original perfect storm) I was limited to whatever was on my ride home from work and one night per week. Anything more than that and I would hear about it for days!! Nonetheless, the incessant flipping has actually gotten my wife into gaming a little, so now I can at least pull her with me every now and then to see if she wants to try a new game. :)

Good stuff. I'm a married man myself, and I'm the proud father of a 5-month old son. I just started flipping at the start of this year. I didn't get in on the B1G1 sale right away (only caught the last 2 weeks), but I still made out OK (turned $65 into just over $300). I really only have the luxury of flipping during my lunch break. Fortunately, there are 3 Gamestops and 5 BBVs that are within easy driving distance from my workplace. I also have 2 Targets, a K-Mart, a Sears and a Toys-R-Us that are nearby as well, which means there's always the potential of finding a good cash flip.

[gi60]

QFT!!!

Once I got into flipping (I've slowed down to almost nothing since the original perfect storm) I was limited to whatever was on my ride home from work and one night per week. Anything more than that and I would hear about it for days!! Nonetheless, the incessant flipping has actually gotten my wife into gaming a little, so now I can at least pull her with me every now and then to see if she wants to try a new game. :)

Haha, yeah my flipping during the evening / weekend is pretty much gone after 1st perfect storm. Then Macy's GC and VV showed up, she stopped questioning me if I'm off an hour or two after work. But now since VV is gone.. forget it.. :P

[Ragnorok64]

Well I was 66% sucessful today. Got my emergency replacement Dual Shock 3, paid off my Street Fighter IV Fight Stick, and I've enough credit on the account to pay off the rest of my Street Fighter IV Collectors Edition whenever I choose to. But I may as well have committed flippers seppuku.

I set off with my bag full of games and determination to get me a replacement DS3 (as I broke mine yesterday), enough to pay off my SF IV Stick and CE Order, and hopefully have enough left to cover Killzone 2.

As there are 2 GameStops in the mall I went for, Gamestop #2 (ordered by proximity to the entrance) first. I traded in Dragon Quest Heroes Rocket Slime and Meteos (both cartridge only which came form GS long ago to begin with) and got Brainage 2. The guy there had no idea about the deal, i had to tell him about it be he still didn't seem to get it till he entered the 3 games in and the bump kicked in. I asked about Skate City Heroes but the guy walked over to the shelf looked and said they didn't have any. I was skeptical and scanned the shelves myself. It was there, just not in alphabetical order. So I go to trade 2 of my 4 Wii games (Battle of the Bands and Furu Furu Park) for it, also i memebered that I had a couple Soul Bubbles prepared in my bag so I put that with them along with the coupon for $5 on a wii or DS trade it.

Well I get back up to the counter but I end up getting the CSR that seems to be in a constant bad mood (to make matters worse I think she might be the manager). As I do my trade in I hear her mutter something to the effect of "Didn't you already trade one of these in..." in reference to Soul Bubbles (I grabbed 9 during that gift card deal I've no idea how many I've traded to which Gamestops but this one had 2 copies on the shelf, likey from me :lol:). When the transaction was done she said something like you've got $x.xx. I thought she was talking total trade in so I aske her if the deal and coupon kicked in. She got rather snippy and recounted that the deals did apply and the number she said was what was going back to the card. I bit her good day and left.

Onwards to GameStop #1. I look all over but see no copies whatsoever of Skate City, I couldn't remember the entire list of games so I asked them. They were just about as clueless but told me to pick out something. From what i could remeber of the list, I picked out Skate It. That went through alright. So then I just decided why not, and said i'll just return all the games. He processed the two games from GS #2 just without batting an eye, but when he realized I wanted to return Skate It also (wasn't the best move considering who was working there that day) he was resistant as he knew I just bought it to get the boost. He called the manager and the manager shrugged and said to do it, but when he returns it to hit amount paid in credit or something so that i'd lose the $20 bonus back to my credit. I said never mind that and got the Dualshock 3. Walked out of the store and got 15' before I remembered about paying off the Fightstick. So I went back in and did that.

I'll return the Skate It to another Gamestop as I'll be traveling out of town for part of Thur. Here's the thing, when my two least favoite GS employees (who unfortunatly seem to be the managers) form GS #2 and GS #1 get together and talk about thier problem customer it'll only be a matter of time befor they figure out I flipped between their stores, and am providing them with abundant Soul Bubbles. I'm not partiularly concerend even if they ban my card I'll just used the balance left on it and grab one of those $2 cards from the PDF floating around. Actually this is kinda thrilling now seeing just what I'd need to do to get banned. Oh well my Street Fighter IV is assured now anyway so I'll role with whatever.
Yep, I screwed myself. Went in today, tried to return the Skate it to the other Gamestop. Ms. Personaility:roll: the manager was in there and insisted on handing my return, after tapping away at the computer forever she says I'll lose the $20 credit on the return "Like they told me a couple weeks ago" in her typical snippy manner. In any case I didn't return and just decided to buy Godhand and some PSP component cables. I tried using that 20% off accessories coupon that was posted a while ago. She said it was a photocopy of an original and they couldn't take it (news to me, though the coupon was part of an online deal or something). I go to the other Gamestop to trade in a GTA 4 toward my SF: IV pre-order and I'm told the DM said to put a note on my account to not accept trades. Due to the return snafoo, appearantly under pretense of "kiting." I got the DM's number (no answer there of course) and leave. I was able to do my return and trade at another Gamestop some ways away. If the situation stays like that I'll be fine.

They better not try and screw with my SF:IV preorder though.

Oh well I've myself to blame. I'll get my Street Fighter off of them and then see what I can scroung enough credit for Killzone 2. Worse comes to worse I'll finish off my credit at Gamestop and flip on eBay.

[schuerm26]

You people that flip games to Blockbuster. Just take $29.99 of your credit and buy the monthly pass. Rent the TV shows that you think she will like. My wife is currently hooked on Lost. I practically never see her at night because of that show!!!! Thus I am free to do whatever!! Before that it was Alias which had 5 seasons!!! Problem now is she is on the last DVD season of Lost (Season 4). Now I have to research a new show that she might like. Im thinking Dexter might be the next one up.

[Jesse757x]

word on the street says blockbuster has the godfather set on bluray for 50 bones. Not sure if its priced like that everywhere but sounds like a great deal with some cheap credit.

[DarkRider23]

word on the street says blockbuster has the godfather set on bluray for 50 bones. Not sure if its priced like that everywhere but sounds like a great deal with some cheap credit.

Ha... Haha. More like $99.99 or something to that extent. I saw someone buy it the other week at work.

[KingWillah]

You people that flip games to Blockbuster. Just take $29.99 of your credit and buy the monthly pass. Rent the TV shows that you think she will like. My wife is currently hooked on Lost. I practically never see her at night because of that show!!!! Thus I am free to do whatever!! Before that it was Alias which had 5 seasons!!! Problem now is she is on the last DVD season of Lost (Season 4). Now I have to research a new show that she might like. Im thinking Dexter might be the next one up.

Dexter is awesome, you're the one who should be watching that. Don't know too many ladies that like that show because of it's raw content, but if your wife likes it then she's a keeper haha.

edit: oh I totally forgot my BBV reason to post: Not sure if anyone mentioned it but I'm pretty sure I saw Burnout: Paradise for 14.99. Is this everywhere?

[stone1061]

And speaking of those presents, one was the 16GB touch. I suggest you just get another $50 in BBV credit -> Macy's and get that instead of the 8GB. Doubling the storage capacity is awesome if she is going to want a variety of movies on that thing (use the PC program "handbrake" to convert DVDs to various iPod-compatible formats). I got my daughter the 16GB and it was well worth it.
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Googled and downloaded "handbrake". Now to figure out how to get some movies on there. Probably just put some kid stuff on there to distract them on road trips. The wife wants it more for the apps that are available, facebook, lose it, aim....

[Jesse757x]

Googled and downloaded "handbrake". Now to figure out how to get some movies on there. Probably just put some kid stuff on there to distract them on road trips. The wife wants it more for the apps that are available, facebook, lose it, aim....
not sure if you know this but your going to need a program to decrypt the dvds. I use dvd43 and it works great.

[CheapAssRu]

:lol: Glad to see I'm not the only one with womanly problems. My GF has never cried per se, that was a huge exaggeration. But if I'm out late every night buying Gamestop games for her to flip or picking up other things, she gives me that look. I'm definitely all right if I only flip two nights a week or so, and I almost never get that look.

But, man, when I get that look... *shudder*

YOUR PM BOX IS FULL:bomb:

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

You people that flip games to Blockbuster. Just take $29.99 of your credit and buy the monthly pass. Rent the TV shows that you think she will like. My wife is currently hooked on Lost. I practically never see her at night because of that show!!!! Thus I am free to do whatever!! Before that it was Alias which had 5 seasons!!! Problem now is she is on the last DVD season of Lost (Season 4). Now I have to research a new show that she might like. Im thinking Dexter might be the next one up.

If she likes Lost she will probably like Dexter. Lost and Dexter are my two favorite shows that aren't finished (The Wire, Sopranos, etc.) Just watch the first couple episodes and then she should be hooked.

[guinaevere]

Does anyone have a good guess as to the TiV of Orange Box :ps3: at bbgr?

[stone1061]

not sure if you know this but your going to need a program to decrypt the dvds. I use dvd43 and it works great.
thanks, i'll google that next :)

[Doomstink]

Manage to score two brand new copies of Super Smash Bros Brawl today for $20.99 a piece. The box that was on the shelf was mistakenly labeled as clearance at $20.99, so despite ringing up at $33.99, the manager gave it to me at the stickered price with no hassle.

[animemaniac14]

Does anyone have a good guess as to the TiV of Orange Box :ps3: at bbgr?

didn't OB :ps3: qualify for B1G1 a while ago? just to my memory..so if that's true i'd guess maybe $6 or $7 TIV

[io]

You people that flip games to Blockbuster. Just take $29.99 of your credit and buy the monthly pass. Rent the TV shows that you think she will like. My wife is currently hooked on Lost. I practically never see her at night because of that show!!!! Thus I am free to do whatever!! Before that it was Alias which had 5 seasons!!! Problem now is she is on the last DVD season of Lost (Season 4). Now I have to research a new show that she might like. Im thinking Dexter might be the next one up.

That won't fly here because when I'm out running around that means she's stuck with the 4 kids (unless I bring 1 or 2 with me which really slows me down). She has no time to eat, let alone watch TV shows :lol:. In fact, I've bought her a few cheap DVDs over the last couple of years that she wanted to see - they are still shrinkwrapped I think.

[stone1061]

In fact, I've bought her a few cheap DVDs over the last couple of years that she wanted to see - they are still shrinkwrapped I think.
Brings back memories of last years Valentines day when i got the wife the first season of Brothers and Sisters from Blockbuster. That's still shrinked wrapped.
Hopefully the Ipod will see more action. At a minimum i'll get the free bubble wrap app for the kids to mess with. They love that and the Spongebob one, but that was $1.99
Got handbrake and dvd43 downloaded and running. Thanks.

[io]

Brings back memories of last years Valentines day when i got the wife the first season of Brothers and Sisters from Blockbuster. That's still shrinked wrapped.
Hopefully the Ipod will see more action. At a minimum i'll get the free bubble wrap app for the kids to mess with. They love that and the Spongebob one, but that was $1.99
Got handbrake and dvd43 downloaded and running. Thanks.

My wife uses my iPhone a bit and actually plays some of the games and such (and she is most definitely not a gamer). Also, she uses the Jared app to entertain our 14 month-old while we're driving. If anyone knows what that is, it is pretty amazing it holds his attention for so long :lol:.

So, I got a few of these End War bundles at Target (want to keep a headset or two but don't want the game). I guess I can go with BBV trade-in, or just try to sell them. It's a tough choice... (Just opened one - awesome, the game is a "real" version and not some "Not For Resale" crap - so in both cases that makes it easier to deal with).

[Denbo32]

Fuellines for 360 is trading for 5 dollars at GS now as of 1/30

[guinaevere]

didn't OB :ps3: qualify for B1G1 a while ago? just to my memory..so if that's true i'd guess maybe $6 or $7 TIVThanks.

Valentines...

[nietzsche74]

Fuellines for 360 is trading for 5 dollars at GS now as of 1/30

Frontlines?

[hostyl1]

not sure if you know this but your going to need a program to decrypt the dvds. I use dvd43 and it works great.

I've been a fan of DVD shrink since the days of "The Screen Savers" on Tech TV. Though I dont do much decrypting these days, the last one I used it on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", worked fine.

[edostar44]

I've been a fan of DVD shrink since the days of "The Screen Savers" on Tech TV. Though I dont do much decrypting these days, the last one I used it on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", worked fine.

I will totally agree with you, DVD shrink is awesome!

Still no luck finding that buzz quiz tv...BOOOO!!

[milmanias]

Star Wars:TFU (X360) TIV $25

[nietzsche74]

Someone mentioned something about games "being marked down considerably" at Circuit City. Not many details, but they did mention Alone in the Dark priced at $7.99 (though didn't state for what system). Might be worth checking out if they meant for 360\PS3 and it's not YMMV.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199691&page=125

[sandaz93]

Not sure if its been posted by my corp. BB has BB rewards for $10. You get 12 free movie rentals so its okay i guess

[CocheseUGA]

Rewards has been around for what...almost ten years now?

[jgon85]

traded in 2x midnight club LA (PS3) for $30 each. drop of $3 from last sunday.

[chior]

picked up an archos 605 wifi 4gb portable player for $99.99plus tax. seems pretty nice. it is weird that it is sold for at least $200 everywhere else. How does BB come up with half the price? Clearance price?I saw the original price tag is 119.99 too.

[Denbo32]

Fuellines for 360 is trading for 5 dollars at GS now as of 1/30

Meant Frontlines Fuel of War

[jonac13]

:wii: Resident Evil 4 - $13

[safire]

I attempted to return Battlefield: BC today because it wasn't working properly, and the CSR gave me a look and asked if I was just going to pick up another game and return it, seeing that I had returned DMC4 when I bought it. I explained to him that I returned it the same day I purchased it, because there was no disc in the box. Not great business practice to assume their customers are scammers.

[sandaz93]

Rewards has been around for what...almost ten years now?

ya sorry for not being clear. Its usually 20 bucks now on sale for 10

[animemaniac14]

traded in TC:EndWar:ps3: today...man it's been a while since i traded into BBV too..it fetched me $33 :-D

[Cheapass24]

I checked and it wasnt on the list, if anyone knows what Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm trades in for, i'd appreciate it :D

[heatdolphins45]

It's been like forever since I've traded something in...I can't remember the last time..

[jer7583]

Yeah, I considered trading Prince of Persia after finishing it this week, but gamestop gave $25, amazon would sell for around $27, and blockbuster was giving $32.

I had zero i wanted to buy at blockbusters around here, and I'm buying SF4 stuff from Gamestop in the next few weeks. I went with the stop, much to my shame. At least they were giving a decent amount for it.

[dys006]

I went with the stop, much to my shame. At least they were giving a decent amount for it.

Like a dollar difference after the current Promo and Edge. Easy decision.

[CocheseUGA]

ya sorry for not being clear. Its usually 20 bucks now on sale for 10


It's always been $10.

[jer7583]

oh, sorry it was $20 base. So $25 after edge and $3 bonus. I did buy it at $35 with 20% off coupon a few weeks back, so it was almost even. I hate trading in(supporting) at the stop if it's not flipping stuff, but at least it was somewhat even.

[JohnBuer]

Has anyone been able to confirm an end date for the b1g1? My local store manager thought it would run throught this week but he didn't sound real sure of himself. http://www.johndoeenterprice.com/img/iN/iF.png

JB

[safire]

Has anyone been able to confirm an end date for the b1g1? My local store manager thought it would run throught this week but he didn't sound real sure of himself. http://www.johndoeenterprice.com/img/iN/iF.png

JB

I can confirm that it ended about 2 weeks ago...

[rkrocks123]

Hey, I purchased a (non-working game) from Blockbuster, and paid half of it in cash and the other half using store credit. Is there any chance they'll give me cash back when I return it?

[Animal7390]

i just opened one of the games i got in the bogo and it has no game. i really am considering not bothering with it since i do not want to go through the inevitable hassle. decisions decisions.

[BarbblerElf]

No offence to anyone but dont you watch them put the game in the case or check it before you leave. I always check the disk before i leave the store.

[Link927]

No offence to anyone but dont you watch them put the game in the case or check it before you leave. I always check the disk before i leave the store.

At a few of my stores, they often go into an area behind the counter that has a raised counter to block the view of their cabinents of games and dvds, etc. Of course, I do check the items once they hand them to me, but I suppose it would be a little harder for those who buy in larger amounts.

[BarbblerElf]

Of course, I do check the items once they hand them to me, but I suppose it would be a little harder for those who buy in larger amounts.

Yeah i know its harder for those who buy a lot at once, but I wouldnt want to have to deal with going back to the store and try to convince them im not trying to steal from them. I think the 2-5 min it takes to check them in store is worth it for me just to be on the safe side

[Animal7390]

mine dont keep the games behind the counter. mine keep the games in the cases on the shelf.

[DarkRider23]

It's always been $10.

The price was raised to $19.95 for a month and a half. Once Blockbuster corporate saw that they weren't selling Rewards at that price, they slashed them back down to $9.95 until March 8th or something.

[trezzi]

In other news, I was lucky enough to pick up a copy of Xenosaga III for the PS2 today for $7 =)

[newlu]

Finally decided to bite on the 16gb Ipod Touch. Good stuff.

[sotc1988]

I hope Legendary holds otherwise I'll just return it to gamestop this week.

[animemaniac14]

Finally decided to bite on the 16gb Ipod Touch. Good stuff.

how much r these again?

[Civickid96]

how much r these again?

I believe they are $299. Buy a few $50 Macy Gift Cards from Blockbuster and convert them to a giant $325 card over at Macys. Then proceed to the machine and buy your touch. :D

--Michael

[animemaniac14]

I believe they are $299. Buy a few $50 Macy Gift Cards from Blockbuster and convert them to a giant $325 card over at Macys. Then proceed to the machine and buy your touch. :D

--Michael

i know it's a bit OT but how much does it cost to have the net on the iphones?

[daminion]

The mandatory data plan is $30. That's on top of your calling plan. And yes, it's worth every penny. Posting this now on my iPhone.

[chior]

No offence to anyone but dont you watch them put the game in the case or check it before you leave. I always check the disk before i leave the store.
During the B1G1 promo, I bought about 10 games and did not check them before I left. After I arrived at home, I found that two game discs are missing!!!. Fortunately the manager did not question my credibility when I requested the two missing discs from him the next day.:applause: To be on the safe side, you'd better check it before you leave.

[crunchewy]

i know it's a bit OT but how much does it cost to have the net on the iphones?

It is included in the monthly fee. You get unlimited data. You can't not have unlimited data. However, it isn't cheap. I guess it is cheap if you consider what unlimited data costs on other plans, but for me it is too much money. $70 per month at a minimum - that's for calls (not unlimited) and data (unlimited). I can't justify spending that much money per month on a cell phone. So I've got an iPod touch and I use a pay-as-you-go cell phone which I only pay $100 per year for. I just don't make calls very much.

Of course I don't get internet everywhere, only where there's WiFi, I don't get the GPS, etc, but them's the breaks. I guess I can live with it, especially with $61.67 more money in my pocket each month. Yes, I could buy one new console game every month for the difference in monthly cost compared to the cheapest iPhone plan. Actually I could buy a tad more then that given that I have a Wii and not a 360/PS3.

Mind you, I think the iPhone is great, and I'm a Mac user and I'm not bashing the iPhone. In fact I think it's awesome and if I could afford it I'd have one. Also if I used a cell phone more I'd get one. For some people, they are already spending that kind of money on a cell phone plan, so for them it's no big deal. For me that's quite a jump in monthly fee, though.

[animemaniac14]

so $30 a month? wow...that seems pretty pricey..hmmm..well i've got quite a few EndWars i hope still stayed at $33 so ill see just what i can do with those and really consider replacing this phone i have now with an iphone

[Xfactor4]

so $30 a month? wow...that seems pretty pricey..hmmm..well i've got quite a few EndWars i hope still stayed at $33 so ill see just what i can do with those and really consider replacing this phone i have now with an iphone

$30 a month for UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS 24/7 on a mini-computer(aka Iphone) is cheap !

The iphone truly is a must have device with GPS, full web browsing(just no flash), video movie player(downloaded Iron Man, Hulk, and Clone Wars on mine), ipod music player, camera and portable 411 device. I don't ever pay for directory assistance any more(I used to pay stupid $1.69 a 411 call!!), I just google it or voice google it and the number comes right up ! One more small touch of the screen and my iphone dials the number ! I so love it.

Best device ever ! The only other MUST HAVE device I know of that was just as revolutionary was the introduction of TIVO or DVR so that you can skip commercials, fast forward and rewind, and record 2 tv shows at once, and get your regular shows you watch (Medium, Lost, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break, Terminator for my wife and I) whenever you want to and not when they happen to be scheduled to be on ! PLUS it only takes 40 mins to watch a 1 hour episode without the commercials !

P.S. And the GAMES for the iphone are definitely as good as many DS games out there and some better ! The newest ones boast incredible 3-d graphics and with the motion sensing, tilt gameplay controls, and touch screen ability, this device rivals the PSP and DS and games are only $.99-$4.99 each ! I have to fight with my kids to get them off of it at times ! hahaha...

[hukt]

for directory assistance there is a google number that you can text the name of the place and the zip code and it texts you back the address and numbers and such. I will see if I can find it but it works great for me. Though I am envious of my wife's iphone from time to time.

[12345654321]

$30 a month for UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS 24/7 on a mini-computer(aka Iphone) is cheap !

The iphone truly is a must have device with GPS, full web browsing(just no flash), video player, ipod music player, camera and portable 411 device. I don't ever pay for directory assistance any more(I used to pay stupid $1.69 a 411 call!!), I just google it or voice google it and the number comes right up ! I so love it.

Best device ever ! The only other MUST HAVE device I know of that was just as revolutionary was the introduction of TIVO or DVR so that you can skip commercials, fast forward and rewind, and record 2 tv shows at once, and get your regular shows you watch (Medium, Lost, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break, Terminator for my wife and I) whenever you want to and not when they happen to be scheduled to be on ! PLUS it only takes 40 mins to watch a 1 hour episode without the commercials !

yea the iphone is amazing. i have one unlocked for t-mobile this thing is a mini pc. i use it so much throughout the day for entertainment, business, and communication.for the guy that cant afford 30 dollar a month phone plan honestly if you cant afford 30 dollars a month for service then this phone isnt for you. just get a cheap 50 dollar razor phone or something gay. you can also use the t-zones hack (look it up) it's a ton cheaper.

[mkernan]

Totally OT (unless you consider the last few posts), but there's a free directory assistance from Google called Goog-411. Just dial 1-800-GOOG-411; its free and pretty rad. I mean, unless you have an iPhone, in that case enjoy your fancy-dancy speech-activated Google searching.

You can also perform Google searches via SMS by texting 46645. I often find myself firing off 'Blockbuster, [city], TX" when I'm away from home flipping stuff.

As much as I personally would like an iPhone, I can't justify that $30 / month charge. It irks me that on my 3G Sony Ericssion handset, I can get unlimited data for $15/month while the iPhone would be $30. They seem to think its justified by the fact that the iPhone is a more-capable Internet device, but I shouldn't have to pay more per month just because my phone has more features (in my opinion at least). It's the same data, same network, same speeds; the only difference is how the handset can interact with the data.

Oh, furthermore, I cancelled my $15/month data plan because I don't use it enough for it to be worth it. Part of that is because the browser on my phone is kind of a joke and my 3G coverage isn't spectacular where I live anyway, but it is what it is.

[crunchewy]

Yes, I think my $100 per year pay-as-you-go phone is probably "gay", but I'm OK with it. ;-) Plus if people call me I get to say, and honestly, "I've got a pay-as-you-go plan" and hang up. That's better then 24/7 Internet right there.

[sp00ge]

$30 a month for UNLIMITED INTERNET ACCESS 24/7 on a mini-computer(aka Iphone) is cheap !

The iphone truly is a must have device with GPS, full web browsing(just no flash), video player, ipod music player, camera and portable 411 device. I don't ever pay for directory assistance any more(I used to pay stupid $1.69 a 411 call!!), I just google it or voice google it and the number comes right up ! I so love it.

Best device ever ! The only other MUST HAVE device I know of that was just as revolutionary was the introduction of TIVO or DVR so that you can skip commercials, fast forward and rewind, and record 2 tv shows at once, and get your regular shows you watch (Medium, Lost, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break, Terminator for my wife and I) whenever you want to and not when they happen to be scheduled to be on ! PLUS it only takes 40 mins to watch a 1 hour episode without the commercials !

You should change your name to Billy Mays. Got any Mighty Putty to sell? ;)

I miss my DVR. :(

[mkernan]

You should change your name to Billy Mays. Got any Mighty Putty to sell? ;)

LOL! The dude from the ShamWow commercials comes to mind too. Watch the video, its good for a laugh:

http://www.shamwow.com

[crunchewy]

As much as I personally would like an iPhone, I can't justify that $30 / month charge. It irks me that on my 3G Sony Ericssion handset, I can get unlimited data for $15/month while the iPhone would be $30. They seem to think its justified by the fact that the iPhone is a more-capable Internet device, but I shouldn't have to pay more per month just because my phone has more features (in my opinion at least). It's the same data, same network, same speeds; the only difference is how the handset can interact with the data.

Oh, furthermore, I cancelled my $15/month data plan because I don't use it enough for it to be worth it. Part of that is because the browser on my phone is kind of a joke and my 3G coverage isn't spectacular where I live anyway, but it is what it is.

Uh, I think you answered your own argument there. They charge you more because the iPhone is an easier to use and more functional device (and those two things go hand-in-hand, though many geeks like to believe otherwise) and therefore, in practice, it is getting used a lot more then other phones for data, and the actual stats bare that out. I.e. it costs AT&T more, therefore they charge you more. Mind you, I just said, and I agree, that it is too expensive per month, FOR ME, but compared to other data plans, and given the use it gets, it is in line. I just have to wait for cell services to become more reasonable. Right now I think it's pretty outrageous in general, though it's the voice stuff that is outrageous, not the data. I mean unlimited data for $30 a month? I've got no real problem with that! It's the $40 for limited voice that I've got a problem with!!!

[sgaldis]

Straying back on topic, does anyone know of any good used price drops at BBV lately? I'm trying to move some credit back to GS however I can, and I've gotten most of the 1:1 stuff I can find in my area. I went to one yesterday, and she mentioned she had a big list of price updates. I tried to kind of insinuate that I'd like to look at the list, but she wasn't too forthcoming, so I just got my stuff and left.

[gi60]

The mandatory data plan is $30. That's on top of your calling plan. And yes, it's worth every penny. Posting this now on my iPhone.

yea the iphone is amazing. i have one unlocked for t-mobile this thing is a mini pc. i use it so much throughout the day for entertainment, business, and communication.for the guy that cant afford 30 dollar a month phone plan honestly if you cant afford 30 dollars a month for service then this phone isnt for you. just get a cheap 50 dollar razor phone or something gay. you can also use the t-zones hack (look it up) it's a ton cheaper.

so $30 a month? wow...that seems pretty pricey..hmmm..well i've got quite a few EndWars i hope still stayed at $33 so ill see just what i can do with those and really consider replacing this phone i have now with an iphone

I paid $ 5.95/month on T-mobile with unlock and jailbreak iphone. It's not as fast as 3G, but it serves its purpose since most places I go has Wifi anyway. $30/month on ATT is too much imo.

I traded Warhawk and Cranium yesterday for 23 and 16 respectively. They don't ask for the headset on Warhawk even though the receipt said warhawk w/ headset.

[Denbo32]

Nice to see Cranium holding at 16. Don't they sell the game for 14.99?

Would like to know if Midnight club, Oblivion GotY and Legendary held.

[dyeknom]

Nice to see Cranium holding at 16. Don't they sell the game for 14.99?

................... since when?

j/k.... been like that for months.

[RCS0926]

Cranium actually sells for $6.99 at BBV (it sells for $14.99 as GS). That's why it's hilarious that BBV gives you $16 when you trade it in. I'm really surprised no one has caught this problem at BBV yet.

[sgaldis]

Cranium actually sells for $6.99 at BBV (it sells for $14.99 as GS). That's why it's hilarious that BBV gives you $16 when you trade it in. I'm really surprised no one has caught this problem at BBV yet.

And god bless them for it!

[smokedphish]

outside atlanta today, went to trade in Far Cry 2 (PS3) and they were going to give only $23, anyone else confirm this is the new TIV? thought it was $33.. GRR

ALSO whats the deal, they wont let me trade in my copy of Warhawk from the headset bundle, of course i dont still have huge original box, and the game case has "not for resale" on it.... anyone gotten them to take it? or do i need to find a cover with the upc? or maybe remove the cover and just trade in the disc? thanks in advance guys.

[gi60]

ALSO whats the deal, they wont let me trade in my copy of Warhawk from the headset bundle, of course i dont still have huge original box, and the game case has "not for resale" on it.... anyone gotten them to take it? or do i need to find a cover with the upc? or maybe remove the cover and just trade in the disc? thanks in advance guys.

Print the barcode at UPCdatabase.com and stick on top of the not for resale.

[daminion]

The $30 / month was a sticker shock to me when I got my iPhone last September, but after a couple weeks with it I was no longer upset.

And you don't even want to see my bill -- Between my iPhone and my wife's Blackberry we have to carry two data plans. Sure, we share minutes and have the old Cingular roll-over and will never, ever run out of minutes -- but our bill is still $150ish per month. At least her employer reimburses us $40 / month.

[dcemantrades]

tiv 360 viking $8

[Xfactor4]

You should change your name to Billy Mays. Got any Mighty Putty to sell? ;)

I miss my DVR. :(

Did I really reveal my profession that easily ? :lol:

[sp00ge]

Did I really reveal my profession that easily ? ;)

Nah. You didn't sell me on anything. :booty:

Some TIV (all :360:):

Left 4 Dead - $35
UEFA 06-07 - $8
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom - $8

I noticed that my BBV had all of the Indiana Jones stuff dropped even further. T-shirts and ball caps were down to 2.99. Me being a hat person, I finally jumped on the khaki cap.

[ets]

are Blockbusters in Missouri franchised? What exactly does that mean to flippers?

[Nirron]

are Blockbusters in Missouri franchised? What exactly does that mean to flippers?

I don't believe every store is franchised in any state. The answer about franchise and flipping is in the first post.

Snippets:
"Trade-in values are controlled centrally and are uniform ...EXCEPT if the Blockbuster is a franchise location. You can tell from the receipt if your store is a franchise store"

"Trade-in prices are usually universal at both Blockbuster and Gamerush, but can be wildly different at franchise Blockbuster stores"

[clockworkbob]

Found the world ends with you for 19.99 =)

[Stingermck]

BBV Trade in on 1/1/09

:ps3:

Conan $9
Orange Box $9

[CaoPi]

saw GTA 4, was gonna pick it up for the DLC on 360, but it looked a bit beat up.......

[schuerm26]

are Blockbusters in Missouri franchised? What exactly does that mean to flippers?

From my experience (not like it's much) you normally run into Franchise stores in smaller yet still substantial population cities/towns. I am in Kansas City. There is a franchise Blockbuster in Platte City, which is about 8 miles north of the northland. Im almost 100% sure the 2 BB in St. Joseph which is about 40 miles north of KC are Franchise. Im pretty sure the BB in Leavenworth, KS is a franchise also. Same goes for the BB in Bonner Springs.

It seems that the surrounding fringe, less populated areas have the franchise BB, while I can't think of a BB in the legitimate KC Metro area that would be a franchise.

Edit: Should I be referring to them as Franchisee stores?

[io]

From my experience (not like it's much) you normally run into Franchise stores in smaller yet still substantial population cities/towns. I am in Kansas City. There is a franchise Blockbuster in Platte City, which is about 8 miles north of the northland. Im almost 100% sure the 2 BB in St. Joseph which is about 40 miles north of KC are Franchise. Im pretty sure the BB in Leavenworth, KS is a franchise also. Same goes for the BB in Bonner Springs.

Holy crap, man, for about 7 months in 1999/2000 I lived in Platte City and worked in Leavenworth, KS. I never even knew there was a Blockbuster in either place - but then at the time I wasn't into all this stuff ;). Seriously, though, Platte City had nothing but a Taco Bell and a really bad Chinese restaurant in my recollection...

[CocheseUGA]

BBV Trade in on 1/1/09

:ps3:

Conan $9
Orange Box $9

Thanks for the timely update.

[PhoenixAZ]

After excessive flipping through the holidays when you could flip on top of flip, I've gone cold turkey for the past 3 weeks or so now. I'm sitting on $270 @ GS and there are some good flips to BBV but I'm afraid that I picked them over too much during the "pretty good storm".

Just curious for those that have kept it up, do you find that BBV is replenishing the supply and it's easy to keep the flips going back to GS, or am I part of a majority right now?

If BBV had a better selection of used games, coupons, and better prices I would be much more interested in the flipping. However, I don't buy anything from BBV, so when it dries up it's worthless to me.

[dyeknom]

Random note: Monkey King Wii dropped to 3.99 used... May be worthy of a call to BBV if it trades in for 13-16 like the other shovel ware.

[dvdactor]

I would dump anything and everything ASAP! I just got word from a BBV employee that starting Wednesday this week trade values will go down day by day to be closer to competitors, meaning that Blockbuster values are dramatically going to decrease. In the update the employees got, it gave examples of new games that currently and would continue to get fetch $35 (i.e. LOTR Conquest) dropping to $25 trade. Looks like this could be the end of getting deals trading to Blockbuster...

[gi60]

Converse, During dry season, it's lucky if you can find 1 to 1 from BB back to GS. But if you eat at those restaurants or shop at Macy's, flipping to BB isn't that bad.

[xdl]

I would dump anything and everything ASAP! I just got word from a BBV employee that starting Wednesday this week trade values will go down day by day to be closer to competitors, meaning that Blockbuster values are dramatically going to decrease. In the update the employees got, it gave examples of new games that currently and would continue to get fetch $35 (i.e. LOTR Conquest) dropping to $25 trade. Looks like this could be the end of getting deals trading to Blockbuster...


While this may be true, I wouldn't believe everything they say. From my experience, most BB employees don't know shit about anything, even things that pertain to their own job. Most of them cannot even process a trade in without help. Too many of them say things based on speculation and either guess or lie straight to my face when I ask them questions. I will believe it when I see it in action.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

I would dump anything and everything ASAP! I just got word from a BBV employee that starting Wednesday this week trade values will go down day by day to be closer to competitors, meaning that Blockbuster values are dramatically going to decrease. In the update the employees got, it gave examples of new games that currently and would continue to get fetch $35 (i.e. LOTR Conquest) dropping to $25 trade. Looks like this could be the end of getting deals trading to Blockbuster...

Son of a m0ther effing b!znatch. Now I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight.

[gi60]

I guess we just need to wait until bbv employee here clarify the news.

Warner, are you stil in BBV or out for school now?

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

While this may be true, I wouldn't believe everything they say. From my experience, most BB employees don't know shit about anything, even things that pertain to their own job. Most of them cannot even process a trade in without help. Too many of them say things based on speculation and either guess or lie straight to my face when I ask them questions. I will believe it when I see it in action.

I've definately met BBV employees who blatantly lie to your face and make shit up. Some of the information they try to make you believe is so stupid that it's insulting. Knock on wood, at least 95% of BBV employees I've met have been very kind, helpful, and just overall good people. Five percent liars and complete idiots isn't very bad at all in my opinion. I've had many more bad experiences at GS to be honest.

[jer7583]

I doubt bbv can get their shot together that much.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Converse, During dry season, it's lucky if you can find 1 to 1 from BB back to GS. But if you eat at those restaurants or shop at Macy's, flipping to BB isn't that bad.

Speaking of the restaurant giftcards, has anyone had any luck yet with the darden gift cards working? Even months after the giftcards were introduced I remember people saying they didnt register correctly. Has anyone gotten one to work?

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

I doubt bbv can get their shot together that much.

I'm sure they can. I bet they've been trying to throw us off with Cranium Bukakke. I bet all the smart people who got laid off from Microsoft and Yahoo are working at BBV developing groundbreaking game trading algorithms and technology that will "eff" CAGs in right in the "aye." :-P

We're in a recession people.

[sp00ge]

Speaking of the restaurant giftcards, has anyone had any luck yet with the darden gift cards working? Even months after the giftcards were introduced I remember people saying they didnt register correctly. Has anyone gotten one to work?

You just had me concerned, as I just picked up two Dardens the other day. I just check the balances online and both are activated. Same goes for the Applebee's card I picked up tonight.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

You just had me concerned, as I just picked up two Dardens the other day. I just check the balances online and both are activated. Same goes for the Applebee's card I picked up tonight.

I'm glad to hear it says yours are activated. Just in case you might want to try to hold on to the BBV receipt but it sounds like the problem is fixed. Please try to let me know if you end up having any trouble using them. I might buy one next time im at BBV.

I was just learning in my macroeconomics class how the Darden stock is waaay waay waay down and McDonalds stock is way up. U.S. income is down so "inferior products" like McDonalds are making considerable better profits than longhorn red lobster olive garden etc.

[DarkRider23]

I guess we just need to wait until bbv employee here clarify the news.

Warner, are you stil in BBV or out for school now?

I just got off work and have never heard of such a thing. Usually I would have been told by my manager because I'm one of the only workers that know anything about games.

[Friend of Sonic]

Random note: Monkey King Wii dropped to 3.99 used... May be worthy of a call to BBV if it trades in for 13-16 like the other shovel ware.
I covered this a little while back. Monkey King trades in for 3.00 as of last week at BBV.

[dvdactor]

I just got off work and have never heard of such a thing. Usually I would have been told by my manager because I'm one of the only workers that know anything about games.

The information dropped in the Communications Update for 02/03 that management gets in their compass system.

[RCS0926]

Well, that sucks if BBV really does get their act together with regards to their TIVs. Still, I think we need to wait and see what really happens. At any rate, even if BBV drops the TIVs so that they're close to Gamestop's, there's always going to be a good opportunity to make money on flips from BBV to GS during the B1G1 sales...

[newlu]

I just got off work and have never heard of such a thing. Usually I would have been told by my manager because I'm one of the only workers that know anything about games.

Thank God. Hope it aint true.

[io]

Well, dammit, I was about 2 days away from completing Prince of Persia and trading it in... Now I may have to accelerate that and finish it tonight and try to trade it tomorrow. Ugh... If they do drop the TIVs like that, good luck being competetive because then no one would ever have any reason to trade there vs Gamestop. At least GS throws in a lot of trade-in promotions. BBV used to do trade-in promos (in fact they had an extra $5 per game one for a long while) - if they drop the values and stick to no more trade-in promos then they aren't going to make it in the used game arena vs GS. They'll just become another Gamecrazy but with way worse new and used game stock to sell.

In other news, we busted out one of the B1G1 sale games tonight for something "new" to play - Untold Legends for PS3. My kids are actually enoying it quite a bit, though I don't see that lasting. In any case, it was worth the $5 in BBV credit I spent on it ;).

[newlu]

How much does Virtua Tennis 3 :ps3: fetch @ BBV?
It's on Amazon's DotD for $9.98.

[kevlar51]

I was just learning in my macroeconomics class how the Darden stock is waaay waay waay down and McDonalds stock is way up. U.S. income is down so "inferior products" like McDonalds are making considerable better profits than longhorn red lobster olive garden etc.

That's because if you're going to eat shit, you might as well get it at McDonald's where it's priced accordingly. ;)

[kevlar51]

I really can't see BBV spending their currently scarce resources on a daily trade-in-value updater.

[autche]

Last night I received mail from "Blockbuster Wii Giveaway" - I had all but forgotten about this contest. Opened it up, read through it; typed in bold and underlined it said WINNER NOTIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER NINTENDO Wii Giveaway - letter went on to say the sweepstakes period was between 8/5/08 - 9/8/08 and informed me I had won a "Nintendo Wii System" - I just have to fill out the affidavit of eligibility and send it back to them. The document is dated 2/1/09, and stated I have to return the affidavit within 5 days from receipt - odd that they waited this many months to inform me then turn around and put a rush on the individual to return paperwork - no complaints though; I had totally given up on this contest months ago, very nice surprise (8-10 weeks to receive prize from date affidavit is received/reviewed).

[ave1]

converse wrote: ". . . Just curious for those that have kept it up, do you find that BBV is replenishing the supply and it's easy to keep the flips going back to GS, or am I part of a majority right now? . . ."

I have been trading a couple games to BBV over the past couple weeks, and I don't think they're replenishing the supply of games. Everything's drying up.

I managed to find a couple used PS3 Legendary's at a Gamestop where I used my 20% Edge card/coupon combo to get them for about $42 total. This was promptly turned into $66 of BBV credit, so I was happy. Then I found a used 360 Legendary at another Gamestop which I grabbed for 10% off with the Edge card (didn't use the coupon since it's supposed to only be used once). The list of games I can target are slim these days, but at least I have some BBV store credit to get Halo Wars when it arrives next month.

I suspect I'll probably be flipping very little in the next month because it's becoming increasingly hard to find used Legendary and Oblivion GOTY at the Gamestop stores I frequent. . .

Steve

[GuardianE]

Last night I received mail from "Blockbuster Wii Giveaway" - I had all but forgotten about this contest. Opened it up, read through it; typed in bold and underlined it said WINNER NOTIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER NINTENDO Wii Giveaway - letter went on to say the sweepstakes period was between 8/5/08 - 9/8/08 and informed me I had won a "Nintendo Wii System" - I just have to fill out the affidavit of eligibility and send it back to them. The document is dated 2/1/09, and stated I have to return the affidavit within 5 days from receipt - odd that they waited this many months to inform me then turn around and put a rush on the individual to return paperwork - no complaints though; I had totally given up on this contest months ago, very nice surprise (8-10 weeks to receive prize from date affidavit is received/reviewed).

Wow. I'd received my Wii before Christmas. I'm assuming that someone didn't fill out the affadavit and so they held a second drawing. Congrats!

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

That's because if you're going to eat shit, you might as well get it at McDonald's where it's priced accordingly. ;)

This made me LOL. Very true. I've enjoyed stuff at Longhorn, but I could live without the others.

[ets]

From my experience (not like it's much) you normally run into Franchise stores in smaller yet still substantial population cities/towns. I am in Kansas City. There is a franchise Blockbuster in Platte City, which is about 8 miles north of the northland. Im almost 100% sure the 2 BB in St. Joseph which is about 40 miles north of KC are Franchise. Im pretty sure the BB in Leavenworth, KS is a franchise also. Same goes for the BB in Bonner Springs.

It seems that the surrounding fringe, less populated areas have the franchise BB, while I can't think of a BB in the legitimate KC Metro area that would be a franchise.

Edit: Should I be referring to them as Franchisee stores?

Thxy!

I'm currently in Springfield, MO (3rd day) and all the prices have a red circular sticker and the prices are totally off then what I'm use to. Their movies also are priced differently and their movie deal is a bit different. I however do remember seeing a gamerush somewhere, so maybe I'll look into that store. But seeing how BB looks like to downsize the price, I might just hold off a bit.

[sallyballs]

Last night I received mail from "Blockbuster Wii Giveaway" - I had all but forgotten about this contest. Opened it up, read through it; typed in bold and underlined it said WINNER NOTIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER NINTENDO Wii Giveaway - letter went on to say the sweepstakes period was between 8/5/08 - 9/8/08 and informed me I had won a "Nintendo Wii System" - I just have to fill out the affidavit of eligibility and send it back to them. The document is dated 2/1/09, and stated I have to return the affidavit within 5 days from receipt - odd that they waited this many months to inform me then turn around and put a rush on the individual to return paperwork - no complaints though; I had totally given up on this contest months ago, very nice surprise (8-10 weeks to receive prize from date affidavit is received/reviewed).

Damn...I got my letter ages ago. They sent my wii to me about a week before x-mas if I remember correctly.

[PhoenixAZ]

I have been trading a couple games to BBV over the past couple weeks, and I don't think they're replenishing the supply of games. Everything's drying up.
Steve

I have a pretty good supply that replenishes itself from GS, but I haven't looked @ BBV. That's one thing to it's credit, the inventory check for GS online is useful when it's updated. If BBV had the same service, it would have dramatically changed my flipping activities in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

I know there are tons of cash flips out there, but I try to do it on the side as a hobby for credit to pay for my video gaming habits. I only inject cash into the cycle to start it.

[Derrick1979]

I have noticed one BB location all of a sudden has like 15 copies of GTAIV (PS3) but they have no manuals in the cases do they keep it with the game?

Also the only BB that I know of that has had a significant retock of used items was the one I dumped like 20+ 360 games to a few weeks ago lol...

Also at the location with all the GTA's I could not find the section selling new games anymore other then the DS stuff are some stores getting rid of new game sales?

[Warner1281]

I guess we just need to wait until bbv employee here clarify the news.

Warner, are you stil in BBV or out for school now?

No more BBV for me. Although, someone mentioned it came down in a Communications Update. If that's the case, it's legit. :bomb: It's something that BBV has needed to do for quite a while, so it doesn't surprise me all that much. We'll see whether it actually happens or if it just becomes something where they simply update it twice a week now (say Tuesdays and Fridays or something like that).

[Friend of Sonic]

This only makes sense for them to update TIV more often. Could you imagine the publisher of Legendary going crazy and making Legendary's MSRP 9.99? They'd receive like 90,000,000,000 of it. It makes sense for them to adapt.

Then again, this is the company that can't update the TIV of Cranium Bukkake...

[GuardianE]

... Cranium Bukkake...

You know, this is pretty dangerous. I actually said "bukkake" out loud when helping some guy find games at a Blockbuster for his kids. Luckily, he didn't notice. :lol:

[Derrick1979]

I just don't understand why these companies use the term "Must stay competitive"... Places like EB/GS, Gamecrazy, and now looks like BB are just out for the profit.

I dont see how these companies lose in taking in trades seeing they give credit and you end up having to use it at a blockbuster anyways.

I Get mad especially with EB/GS being the biggest in the market and they rob you with TIV to begin with and then rape you a second time if you take the cash trade and yet they turn around and mark it used sometimes 3x what they give you on trade in. Really the only company around that has fair resell values is BB on some games...

It just boils down to hey look these companies are making more of a profit on trades/reselling so why arent we, what are we doing wrong?

It has nothing to do with economy blah blah its all about a bigger dollar total in the bank at the end of the month...

:censored:

[Derrick1979]

You know, this is pretty dangerous. I actually said "bukkake" out loud when helping some guy find games at a Blockbuster for his kids. Luckily, he didn't notice. :lol:


Yeah but how many people are going to actually know your referring to an extreme Facial ? :-#

[smokedphish]

Print the barcode at UPCdatabase.com and stick on top of the not for resale.

BRILLIANT. worked perfectly!! i can't thank you enough. got $23 for warhawk (sans headset) and $23 for far cry 2 (damn you TIV drop!). so im pretty happy with my haul today, have more than enough credit totaled to do some damage in march. thanks again!

[Friend of Sonic]

You know, this is pretty dangerous. I actually said "bukkake" out loud when helping some guy find games at a Blockbuster for his kids. Luckily, he didn't notice. :lol:
Greatest commercial ever. Someone accidentally refers to Cranium Kabooki as "Bukkake" and the BBV employee says, "Okay... if you say so!!!" Then the commercial takes a pause from the live action to have some text about BBV's trade in program. After that, back to live action and the customer's face is COVERED. Customer: (Giggles) "Thanks Blockbuster!"

[safire]

Greatest commercial ever. Someone accidentally refers to Cranium Kabooki as "Bukkake" and the BBV employee says, "Okay... if you say so!!!" Then the commercial takes a pause from the live action to have some text about BBV's trade in program. After that, back to live action and the customer's face is COVERED. Customer: (Giggles) "Thanks Blockbuster!"

Ha. Later, the customer brings Bukkake back to Blockbuster and gets more than he paid.

[crunchewy]

You know, this is pretty dangerous. I actually said "bukkake" out loud when helping some guy find games at a Blockbuster for his kids. Luckily, he didn't notice. :lol:

He probably didn't notice because "bukkake" is a word that only means something to male internet-porn-savvy people who believe it comes from Asian culture and not from porn.

[edavis0780]

I just don't understand why these companies use the term "Must stay competitive"... Places like EB/GS, Gamecrazy, and now looks like BB are just out for the profit.

I dont see how these companies lose in taking in trades seeing they give credit and you end up having to use it at a blockbuster anyways.

I Get mad especially with EB/GS being the biggest in the market and they rob you with TIV to begin with and then rape you a second time if you take the cash trade and yet they turn around and mark it used sometimes 3x what they give you on trade in. Really the only company around that has fair resell values is BB on some games...

It just boils down to hey look these companies are making more of a profit on trades/reselling so why arent we, what are we doing wrong?

It has nothing to do with economy blah blah its all about a bigger dollar total in the bank at the end of the month...

:censored:

Were you thinking that Blockbuster, Gamecrazy, and Gamestop were non-profit organizations?

Of course, they're going to try and reduce their losses and increase their profit margin.

I'm just going to assume that you haven't flipped long enough to notice that half of the games being flipped to Gamestop from Blockbuster are former flips themselves. Not only that, but spending the credit earned at Blockbuster doesn't immediately boost their profit margin either.

[Rave Child]

I just don't understand why these companies use the term "Must stay competitive"... Places like EB/GS, Gamecrazy, and now looks like BB are just out for the profit.

I dont see how these companies lose in taking in trades seeing they give credit and you end up having to use it at a blockbuster anyways.

I Get mad especially with EB/GS being the biggest in the market and they rob you with TIV to begin with and then rape you a second time if you take the cash trade and yet they turn around and mark it used sometimes 3x what they give you on trade in. Really the only company around that has fair resell values is BB on some games...

It just boils down to hey look these companies are making more of a profit on trades/reselling so why arent we, what are we doing wrong?

It has nothing to do with economy blah blah its all about a bigger dollar total in the bank at the end of the month...

:censored:

If BBV highly overvalues its games, it will give too much trade in credit for them and charge too much for the game. That game will never sell for that high price, and eventually it will drop down to a price that is less than the amount BBV originally paid for it.

Case in point: Alone in the Dark (Wii) or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3). During the first perfect storm, they paid $16 for Harry Potter. Of the 4 copies I traded in, 3 remained at the most recent B1G1. There, they were $10 each, so I got them for $5. Basically, BBV paid $16 for them, and later had to sell them for $5. Alone in the Dark was getting like $25+ for ages, but a month later when the B1G1 started, it had dropped to $15, so it was being sold for $7.50. Every store had Alone in the Dark because people abused the high TIVs at BBV. That's how they lose money on trade ins, and why it makes sense for them financially to price their trade ins closer to what EB/GS and HWV/GC have.

And yes, all companies (besides non-profit, duh) are out for..... profit! Especially a public company like BBV, the amount of profit determines the value of the company, and subsequently whether the company is doing well enough to stay open. And yes, especially in tough finiancial times, they need to do everything they can to increase profit and make sure they stay in business.

[Friend of Sonic]

Ha. Later, the customer brings Bukkake back to Blockbuster and gets more than he paid.
Then is accused of stealing the said Bukkake.

[sp00ge]

He probably didn't notice because "bukkake" is a word that only means something to male internet-porn-savvy people who believe it comes from Asian culture and not from porn.

Yeah, but this guy will be screwed if his kids picked up on it and asked their mom when they got home what a "bukkake" is. :applause:

[sprintfinanceguy]

Yeah, but this guy will be screwed if his kids picked up on it and asked their mom when they got home what a "bukkake" is. :applause:

Even worse if the mom isn't quite sure and decides to google it... :hot:

[WeaponX2099]

Even worse if the mom isn't quite sure and decides to google it... :hot:

What if she likes what she finds? :cold:

[CaptPete]

From last night:

PS3 Prince of Persia - $33

[captnjack]

Last night I received mail from "Blockbuster Wii Giveaway" - I had all but forgotten about this contest. Opened it up, read through it; typed in bold and underlined it said WINNER NOTIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER NINTENDO Wii Giveaway - letter went on to say the sweepstakes period was between 8/5/08 - 9/8/08 and informed me I had won a "Nintendo Wii System" - I just have to fill out the affidavit of eligibility and send it back to them. The document is dated 2/1/09, and stated I have to return the affidavit within 5 days from receipt - odd that they waited this many months to inform me then turn around and put a rush on the individual to return paperwork - no complaints though; I had totally given up on this contest months ago, very nice surprise (8-10 weeks to receive prize from date affidavit is received/reviewed).

I got the same notice 8 weeks ago. Faxed the forms but alas...still NO Wii... Not sure if anyone else who received the notice actually received their "Wii"...

[MasterSun1]

Last night I received mail from "Blockbuster Wii Giveaway" - I had all but forgotten about this contest. Opened it up, read through it; typed in bold and underlined it said WINNER NOTIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER NINTENDO Wii Giveaway - letter went on to say the sweepstakes period was between 8/5/08 - 9/8/08 and informed me I had won a "Nintendo Wii System" - I just have to fill out the affidavit of eligibility and send it back to them. The document is dated 2/1/09, and stated I have to return the affidavit within 5 days from receipt - odd that they waited this many months to inform me then turn around and put a rush on the individual to return paperwork - no complaints though; I had totally given up on this contest months ago, very nice surprise (8-10 weeks to receive prize from date affidavit is received/reviewed).

Take it from me, notifying winners of contests can take a long time. I work for Xerox Corporation and part of my job is doing just that, notifying winners. The process can be strung out because the original winner doesn't qualify, or doesn't respond, etc, and you have to give them a week or two. If another alternate doesn't respond, that's another week or two. The process can take weeks to months.

[hawaiiboy]

I guess we just need to wait until bbv employee here clarify the news.


it is legit. starting tomorrow tiv's will change. i did not look up legendary or elder scrolls but i do know skate 2 and prince of persia will only fetch $25. i dont remember the other titles they had highlighted. i wont be at work til thursday so if people want to start calling around tomorrow we can get the op updated.

[BarbblerElf]

it is legit. starting tomorrow tiv's will change. i did not look up legendary or elder scrolls but i do know skate 2 and prince of persia will only fetch $25. i dont remember the other titles they had highlighted. i wont be at work til thursday so if people want to start calling around tomorrow we can get the op updated.

Man I havent started flipping yet and this happens. SadFace

[GuardianE]

I got the same notice 8 weeks ago. Faxed the forms but alas...still NO Wii... Not sure if anyone else who received the notice actually received their "Wii"...

There're two that posted in this very thread... I'm one of them.

[io]

From last night:

PS3 Prince of Persia - $33

it is legit. starting tomorrow tiv's will change. i did not look up legendary or elder scrolls but i do know skate 2 and prince of persia will only fetch $25. i dont remember the other titles they had highlighted. i wont be at work til thursday so if people want to start calling around tomorrow we can get the op updated.

Well, I finished up my PoP game last night just because of the posts yesterday. I will definitely be trading that in today, maybe along with an End War if that held (will have to call). The thing is, do I do the easy thing and go to my local store (when I already traded the 360 PoP) or go to the store in the other district, which means a 30 mile round trip? :-k...

[bob330i]

Well, I finished up my PoP game last night just because of the posts yesterday. I will definitely be trading that in today, maybe along with an End War if that held (will have to call). The thing is, do I do the easy thing and go to my local store (when I already traded the 360 PoP) or go to the store in the other district, which means a 30 mile round trip? :-k...

Sounds like a no brainer...go local unless you've been recognized already. Even then, if you've only done it once, why waste the time and gas?

[io]

Sounds like a no brainer...go local unless you've been recognized already. Even then, if you've only done it once, why waste the time and gas?

Recognized, are you kidding me? Every employee at that store looks up my account without even asking my name :rofl:. But yeah, I traded the 360 PoP 3 weeks ago or so (and they sold it I might add) so I'm probably OK on the PS3 PoP. I think I traded an End War there already, though, so if I go local I'd probably have to skip that. Since my End Wars are new and sealed, though (from the Target headset bundles I got last weekend) I've just been ebaying them and getting just a bit less than the BBV trade-in value (from last week - $33).

[RCS0926]

As long as there are still viable 1:1 flips from GS to BBV to move credit over for B1G1 sales, I'm fine with BBV changing their TIVs to match their competitors. That means I'll only be flipping games from GS to BBV when GS has their 20+% off coupons.

[bob330i]

Man IO, you sound paranoid. Trading in 2 End Wars seems pretty benign, but that's IMHO. My thing is to keep my overhead low when flipping, no one stop trips unless it's to one of 5 GS's near my house. I only have one BBV nearby so when I go out, I hit about 4-5 at one time.

[io]

Man IO, you sound paranoid. Trading in 2 End Wars seems pretty benign, but that's IMHO. My thing is to keep my overhead low when flipping, no one stop trips unless it's to one of 5 GS's near my house. I only have one BBV nearby so when I go out, I hit about 4-5 at one time.

Paranoid? Have you been following the random-assed bannings around here? I stiopped doing more than 1 per store a long time ago (I also had my own temp ban over a year ago that was the result of trading 2 of the same game - even though for different systems). Though it sounds like it won't matter much going forward - flips will be hard to find, though it will be more of the crap titles like FF:RoSS on clearance that we will have to go back to flipping and not the semi-quality stuff from GS. So that's not good for BBV ;).

[Ragnorok64]

How have people dealt with notes on their account of Gamestop? I;ve been hit with a no trades note at my local Gamestop. More than likely both local ones have it as they are in the same mall and both managers hate me. The number I got for the DM has, of cousre, yielded nothing (didn't even have a properly set up voicemail just the generic recite the phone number recording).

[BarbblerElf]

Paranoid? Have you been following the random-assed bannings around here? I stiopped doing more than 1 per store a long time ago (I also had my own temp ban over a year ago that was the result of trading 2 of the same game - even though for different systems). Though it sounds like it won't matter much going forward - flips will be hard to find, though it will be more of the crap titles like FF:RoSS on clearance that we will have to go back to flipping and not the semi-quality stuff from GS. So that's not good for BBV ;).
Man I haven't started flipping yet and it seems like it's slowing down. I was looking forward to getting games cheap and increasing my collection. As of now it's really small.(About 20-30 total. PS2/360/GC) Hopefully it won't impact flipping that much. (Yeah right)

[gi60]

Ragnorok, It happens to me not to long ago, but I came back 2 months later, and they let me trade. So I guess, the note is gone.

I didn't trade if the manager was there though. I think he's the one that banned me from trading to many copies of game (during $10 Target coupon).

[Ragnorok64]

^ It happens to me not to long ago, but I came back 2 months later, and they let me trade. So I guess, the note is gone.

I didn't trade if the manager was there though. I think he's the one that banned me from trading to many copies of game (during $10 Target coupon).
How many Gamestops were you limited at? According to them, they were told to put the note on there by the DM so is it going to follow me around? I was able to trade at another Gamestop on the same day a ways away but left my receipt from the Skate It return there (didn't tell them I wanted my receipt back) so now I'm worried about there too.

[io]

Just called and :ps3: End War gets $33 - for today, anyway :cry:.

[ave1]

Traded in my last 360 Legendary today for $32. I am really hoping this game holds at that value, because it's pretty much the best thing going. Same goes for Oblivion GOTY. . .

[dyeknom]

Im highly disappointed that BBV will be more proacti e with altering their TiVs. I suspect we will still be able to take advantage of recent GS/GC drops as they happen... but given my current low point (near zero) in GS credit... puts me in a sad mood! Fewer trade ins means fewer flippables back to GS in the future. :(

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

I apologize if this has been meantioned on here. BBV has begun selling several blu rays used for 16.99. You can find lists of titles CAGs have been finding by looking in the thread in the dvd deals section. These include dark knight, iron man, hulk, tropic thunder... but they all come in the crap BBV cases.

[ChunkyLover78]

I apologize if this has been meantioned on here. BBV has begun selling several blu rays used for 16.99. You can find lists of titles CAGs have been finding by looking in the thread in the dvd deals section. These include dark knight, iron man, hulk, tropic thunder... but they all come in the crap BBV cases.

i was just going to post that cuz i actually saw them. the cases actually are bbv but then the artwork are the actual bluray artworks so its kinda good i guess. they had some 16.99 as well as some 29.99 ones which i thought was kinda weird seeing how u only save about 5 dollars for the 29.99 ones

[Ragnorok64]

i was just going to post that cuz i actually saw them. the cases actually are bbv but then the artwork are the actual bluray artworks so its kinda good i guess. they had some 16.99 as well as some 29.99 ones which i thought was kinda weird seeing how u only save about 5 dollars for the 29.99 ones
Is there a list of titles?

[io]

Interesting note - when I called my local BBV for the End War quote the manager answered and said (jokingly) she'll give me the quote if I preorder Street Fighter. I'm a bit surprised she would even make that joke considering they didn't get my last 3 or 4 preordered games in, ever (and she knew it was me on the phone)... Though maybe that was part of the joke (she had answered the phone with the preorder blurb before I even had a chance to speak so obviously BBV is pushing these).

Now, I've been soured on the preorders for a while now because they never get them. But I'm sure as hell not going to waste what little BBV credit I have left on them now if it becomes so much harder to build up that credit. I'd rather save what I have for a future B1G1 or further discounts in the new game sale (still waiting on Boom Blox to go $20 or less). I also may have to buy one of their $50 DVD players (which I think they are giving away free rentals with) as the one the kids use seems to be on the fritz...

Think I'm gonna head in in a few minutes and trade PoP and get a quote on End War to take to Gamecrazy... I want to keep the End War sealed though in case GC doesn't do the match. I'll just be honest and say it was from the bundle with the headset and I only wanted to keep the headset (which is 100% true).

[ChunkyLover78]

Is there a list of titles?

from what i recall they had iron man, indiana jones and i think i am legend. but i think they have some sorta list scatered around here

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213015

[io]

Just verified $33 for :ps3: PoP (a $3 drop from last week - was worth keeping to get my platinum trophy though ;)). We'll see if the rumored change is true if that drops to $25 tomorrow. Then everything is out the window with respect to the list in the second post - I'll just delete it at that point.

[animemaniac14]

Just verified $33 for :ps3: PoP (a $3 drop from last week - was worth keeping to get my platinum trophy though ;)). We'll see if the rumored change is true if that drops to $25 tomorrow. Then everything is out the window with respect to the list in the second post - I'll just delete it at that point.

first a technical ban from GS and NOW THIS?! wtf gods of flipping?! YOU ARE SLAMMING YOUR WRATH UPON MEEEE!!!!!!:bomb:

[nietzsche74]

I would dump anything and everything ASAP! I just got word from a BBV employee that starting Wednesday this week trade values will go down day by day to be closer to competitors, meaning that Blockbuster values are dramatically going to decrease. In the update the employees got, it gave examples of new games that currently and would continue to get fetch $35 (i.e. LOTR Conquest) dropping to $25 trade. Looks like this could be the end of getting deals trading to Blockbuster...

This would be the time for Gamestop to get more competitive with their TIVs and make of themselves a more attractive offer for the game-trader... HA! They never were in the past, so why start now?

On the other hand, since GR probably won't be getting many more of our used games the way it seems to stand now, perhaps they should bring back some of their older offers like "trade 2 get new game for $20" or whatever it was they used to do...

I think this thread is about to start getting ALOT shorter....

[RCS0926]

Yeah, I don't think there's really much reason to trade at Game Crazy anymore if it doesn't benefit you to have them price match BBV.

[Ragnorok64]

So Gamestop is banning people more and Blockbuster is dropping their TiVs. How long untill BBV gets swollowed by the Gamestop beast and they are the same thing.

I got like one or two good months of flipping in. Then I get laid off, I get trade banned at the Local Gamestops, and now BBV's great TiVs come crashing down. It looks like I'm out of the games. Hopefully I can secure Street Fighter IV and Killzone 2.

I guess we should see how the climate of BV TiVs are effected before we proclaim total doom and gloom.

[shoe478]

I guess we should see how the climate of BV TiVs are effected before we proclaim total doom and gloom.

I remember kind of this same attitude when I was whoring poker bonuses online. Everyone thought the sky was falling but poker is still there. That was something to be really upset about because people were making a good living from that crap and this is nowhere near that magnitude.

Accept this, there will be changes. How you react to the changes is up to you.

[io]

I guess we should see how the climate of BV TiVs are effected before we proclaim total doom and gloom.

Well, to be honest, it just kind of puts us back to where we were 2 years ago or so - BUT, with the notable exception that BBV no longer has trade-in deals like the aforementioned trade 2 get any new game for $30 (back during last gen). Or the extra $5 per trade - and remember at many stores those ran concurrently. So while you never got $30 for any one game (this was last gen so they rarely ever got that high) you got quite a deal with the $20 off a new game or preorder coupled with the extra $5 per game. At that time trading break-even stuff or even at a small loss on the base price was perfectly fine.

Then, when those deals dried up I don't really remember all this GS->BBv flipping starting up until really recently. And for the most part, that is the only kind of flip that relies on $32-$36 TIVs from BBV. Honestly, I don't remember seeing those before the summer much anyway - or at least it seemed we had no way of taking advantage of them. Really, it's only been since the perfect storm and the build-up of a great deal of GS credit by many of us that the $25->$35 flips from GS->BBV made any sense I guess.

We'll just have to get more creative on the lower-end stuff. The only problem is that most of the flips will go back to cash flips like it was in the past - things on clearance at Target or TRU or whatever (and no CC hurts that as well). Those are always more YMMV to find and it means you are spending cash so I'll most likely sit the majority of them out.

Anyway, we'll see what's up and if the big changes are here then I think it is definitely time for a new thread. FoS, I should be around working most of tomorrow - just let me know when you are there to take the third post and I'll make the new one.

[steebo777]

Interesting note - when I called my local BBV for the End War quote the manager answered and said (jokingly) she'll give me the quote if I preorder Street Fighter. I'm a bit surprised she would even make that joke considering they didn't get my last 3 or 4 preordered games in, ever (and she knew it was me on the phone)... Though maybe that was part of the joke (she had answered the phone with the preorder blurb before I even had a chance to speak so obviously BBV is pushing these).

Now, I've been soured on the preorders for a while now because they never get them. But I'm sure as hell not going to waste what little BBV credit I have left on them now if it becomes so much harder to build up that credit. I'd rather save what I have for a future B1G1 or further discounts in the new game sale (still waiting on Boom Blox to go $20 or less). I also may have to buy one of their $50 DVD players (which I think they are giving away free rentals with) as the one the kids use seems to be on the fritz...

Think I'm gonna head in in a few minutes and trade PoP and get a quote on End War to take to Gamecrazy... I want to keep the End War sealed though in case GC doesn't do the match. I'll just be honest and say it was from the bundle with the headset and I only wanted to keep the headset (which is 100% true).
Kinda OT, but I pre-ordered both Street Fighter 4 and Killzone 2 at BBV. Should I be worried that I won't see these come in at all? I confirmed last night that both are in the system and good to go when they come out. Now I'm a bit worried :roll:

[io]

Kinda OT, but I pre-ordered both Street Fighter 4 and Killzone 2 at BBV. Should I be worried that I won't see these come in at all? I confirmed last night that both are in the system and good to go when they come out. Now I'm a bit worried :roll:

Not OT in the slightest - this thread is about all BBV game-related issues and preorder discussion is pretty much dead center on topic ;).

Those are pretty big releases and chances are they will get them. Some of the ones I preordered and didn't get were "non-featured" preorders. That is, they were in the system but not advertized in the store.

However, 2 of the ones they did not get were the GHWT bundle and Animal Crossing for the Wii, and both of those were featured. They eventually got GHWT in about a month after it came out. They still haven't gotten Animal Crossing for sale.

They tend to be better about the big-time mainstream releases though. However, "in the system and good to go" means jack-squat as they had both of those last 2 games shown as on order the whole time leading up to release.

In other news, the $50 DVD player was a no-go because it does not have optical audio output... I'm off to bed here soon - can't wait to get up late morning Pacific time here and find out what happened with BBV trade-in prices. Oh joy oh joy!

[animemaniac14]

im gonna call this morning and see if EndWar is still $33...for some odd reason (maybe its just been so long since i paid attention to this thread) but the bbv's near me closed at NINE O'CLOCK POST MERIDIAN! wtf...why so early?

[falcon815]

im gonna call this morning and see if EndWar is still $33...for some odd reason (maybe its just been so long since i paid attention to this thread) but the bbv's near me closed at NINE O'CLOCK POST MERIDIAN! wtf...why so early?

Quick summary: someone - I think it was Warner - posted a few 50-post pages back that BBV was cutting costs by shortening up their hours a bit. I think he said it was supposed to be temporary, but many have their doubts.

[io]

Quick summary: someone - I think it was Warner - posted a few 50-post pages back that BBV was cutting costs by shortening up their hours a bit. I think he said it was supposed to be temporary, but many have their doubts.

Yep, they are calling them "winter" hours (this is actually posted on the door of my local BBV). My local store is only open noon - 9 pm on most days. The only exceptions are that they open at 10am on Tues (presumably because that is a big shipment receiving/new release movie day and the manager is usually doing lots of stuff then) and close at the late late hour of 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

[jdawgg76]

I got the same notice 8 weeks ago. Faxed the forms but alas...still NO Wii... Not sure if anyone else who received the notice actually received their "Wii"...

Take it from me, notifying winners of contests can take a long time. I work for Xerox Corporation and part of my job is doing just that, notifying winners. The process can be strung out because the original winner doesn't qualify, or doesn't respond, etc, and you have to give them a week or two. If another alternate doesn't respond, that's another week or two. The process can take weeks to months.Remember Taco bell's Win it Before You Can Buy It contest to win an original xbox? They came out in what, November?
I received a notice I won in the following May, maybe April and sent back the forms. I gave my parents' address because I was moving from Virginia to Georgia around the end of the time frame given for shipping the prize. Of course, the day after we move my parents call and tell me I received a big box at the house. Of course it died four months later and I went through multiple fixed and replacement boxes over the years. A buddy told me "You get what you pay for."

[PhoenixAZ]

I'm as worried as everyone else that the flipping between GS-->BBV is really going to dry up, but at the same time it makes me laugh to think we are THIS worried about a company that allowed the Monster Jam TIV to sustain that long, and has yet to figure out the Cranium Bukkake fiaso. They've been completely incompetant for this long, and suddenly we worry that their new system is going to be fool proof?

My expectation is that the easy hits will be gone. They won't give us $36 for something we can buy for $28, but I imagine there will be a few gems every now and then that we can prey upon for a week or two until they figure it out.

That's why there is the benefit of things like this on CAG, because we can pool all of our experiences together and benefit for the greater good.

[safire]

So Gamestop is banning people more and Blockbuster is dropping their TiVs. How long untill BBV gets swollowed by the Gamestop beast and they are the same thing.

I got like one or two good months of flipping in. Then I get laid off, I get trade banned at the Local Gamestops, and now BBV's great TiVs come crashing down. It looks like I'm out of the games. Hopefully I can secure Street Fighter IV and Killzone 2.

I guess we should see how the climate of BV TiVs are effected before we proclaim total doom and gloom.

There's always eStarland for trade-ins. I haven't used them, but the quoted TIV's on their site are remarkably higher than GS.

[cg1407]

If you guys are still looking for confirmation I can confirm. Here is the direct quote:

"GAME TRADING BUY BACK PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

This week we will change our game trading buy back pricing structure to be more aligned with the Buy Back prices of our competitors. On Wednesday, February 4, stores with Most Wanted dry erase boards will need to revise the titles listed for this week instead of using the list provided in eMAP 5 (effective dates Feb. 2-Feb 8. Below is the new list of titles and buy back prices.

Additionally, all stores will discontinue accepting trades on GBA titles on Feb 3.

LISTS SOME TITLES AND NEW PRICES BLAH BLAH (Worth noting that Afro Samurai, Skate 2, and LOTR: Conquest are all fetching $25 under the new system. These are brand new games so I think that BB's ceiling for TiV's is going to be 25 now.

Effective dates for Buy Back Pricing Updates in POS

X360 and PS3 will be adjusted Wed. Feb 4
Wii and DS will be adjusted Thurs. Feb. 5
PS2 and PSP adjusted Friday Feb. 6
Xbox and Gcube Sat. Feb 7."

So there you go. Straight from the horses mouth. I don't think this kills flipping only makes it more difficult. Waiting on sales and the right coupons will now be key.

[Animal7390]

so tivs would change today then?

[animemaniac14]

There's always eStarland for trade-ins. I haven't used them, but the quoted TIV's on their site are remarkably higher than GS.

ye they've got some pretty awesome TIVs! im going to dump a couple of my endwar's and some clearance games i got from Sears there. VERY VERY sad news about BBV...but hey, hopefully they'll still do B1G1 in a couple more months...or maybe they might just drop selling games altogether..only time will tell

[Denbo32]

Crud, thanks for the heads up, I was about to buy 3 more copies of legendary today to flip. I guess I will not be doing that now.

[irishsoccermbw]

The future has looked bleak before, Blockbuster always finds a way to keep giving back :).

[DarkRider23]

I guess we're going to be sticking to flipping clearance games from now on. I need to start building up some BBV credit soon.

[worshipsf]

Just called in and was quoted $22 for Prince of Persia :ps3: and $8 for Hail to the Chimp :ps3:.

Damn, definitely should've done this last night. :-P

[cg1407]

Forgot to mention the good thing that I can confirm. From 2/17-3/2, Blockbuster is having "Customer Appreciation Weeks".

-All stores will be holding Customer Appreciation sales. Included in the sale will be PPG (Games), discounted PVD (used movies) and clearance general merchandise and licensed product.

-Could be a B1G1 sale again already. There is some more info being sent to stores today. I head into work in about a half hour so I'll see whats up.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

this sucks

[tianxia]

Damn, they had Wii Sports in stock on GS website for a little while there. I had it in my cart ready to place the order and it disappeared. Go figure, I'll just have to keep checking back over the course of the day.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

For customer appreciation week will BBV begin carrying perscription medications? I'm going to need to start taking some anti-depressants now.:cry:

[BarbblerElf]

Damn, they had Wii Sports in stock on GS website for a little while there. I had it in my cart ready to place the order and it disappeared. Go figure, I'll just have to keep checking back over the course of the day.

Yeah for the past 2 days it's been going on and off within like 30 seconds to a min it's available/unavailable

[Derrick1979]

Ahh well it looks like people abused and dried up the nice clean watering hole.. Ah well it was good why it lasted just sucks for people who used it for other purposes then flipping from store to store..

[crunchewy]

Oh how I wish I had taken advantage of the recent PS3 and 360 coupons at GS and did some flips then. Sigh. Well, hopefully we do get another b1g1 via "Customer Appreciation sale".

[RCS0926]

It would definitely be nice to get another B1G1 sale in a couple of weeks for BBV's customer appreciation sale. As far as flipping to BBV goes, I think we're all just going to have to make sure we build up our BBV credit slowly in between B1G1 sales instead of waiting until the actual sale starts to trade in our games. If we're diligent about finding decent flippables between B1G1 sales, then we should still be able to cash in on BBV to GS flips. However, it does suck to be limited in our flips from BBV to GS.

[newlu]

Can't wait to see the look on Kunai's face.
Damnit

[evildeadjedi]

I'm hoping for b1g1 saw some ds and ps3 games for 14.99 I would like.

[salty tbone]

LISTS SOME TITLES AND NEW PRICES BLAH BLAH (Worth noting that Afro Samurai, Skate 2, and LOTR: Conquest are all fetching $25 under the new system.

Just curious what are the other TIVs on the memo?

[Ragnorok64]

There's always eStarland for trade-ins. I haven't used them, but the quoted TIV's on their site are remarkably higher than GS.
Never heard of them before.

[bornrunnin31]

From just now:

MLB 08: The Show (ps3) - $15

[steebo777]

Glad I flipped Legendary and O:GOTY on Saturday to pay for Killzone 2 :D

[speedrunner17]

Any one know what Legendary and the Last Remnant fetch now?

[safire]

Never heard of them before.

They sell older games and imports as well as current stuff. Fortunately for me the warehouse is right down the street, so I can scope out the merchandise :D

[Animal7390]

Any one know what Legendary and the Last Remnant fetch now?

phone broken?

[speedrunner17]

phone broken?

No Dumbass.

[shumway]

Why's he the Dumbass when you could be calling to find out? I would suspect that if someone had already found out they would have posted it.

[ZackScott]

Thanks, just picked up Super Smash Brawl.

[newlu]

No Dumbass.

n00b:roll:

[antni77]

360-Legendary-22
360-oblivion GOTY-8


boo that ho!