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

[safire]

my local store won't take back kabooki for $15 because in their system the selling price is $14.99. Is there any work around on this?
Thanks

Try again with a different employee?

[spamfree2]

Kabooki is up to 14.99 ? I've seen them at 9.99 at all the stores I been to.

[RCS0926]

Kabooki is up to 14.99 ? I've seen them at 9.99 at all the stores I been to.

I bet a new copy of Kabookii sells for $14.99. However, the price on a used copy should be $6.99.

[Denbo32]

Kabooki is up to 14.99 ? I've seen them at 9.99 at all the stores I been to.

It should be selling at 9.99 at BBV. I believe it 12.99 at GS as well

[RCS0926]

SMG is still selling for $24.99 new and $19.99 used, correct? I'm just asking because my local BBV, which isn't a franchise store, had new copies of the game marked at $49.99. I'm assuming that the game would scan at $24.99, correct?

[smokedphish]

Just went to BBV... Mercenaries 2 (PS3) nets $6 and Brothers in Arms HH (PS3) gets $15

[dyeknom]

From what I understand that was excluded, and that coupon expired last Friday.

Explicitly excluded, but some employees manually did it... and it only received 20.00 base, while that coupon was running.

[Denbo32]

I bet a new copy of Kabookii sells for $14.99. However, the price on a used copy should be $6.99.

6.99 used? I think it always been 9.99, I haven't seen a 6.99 tag and it been ringing up as 9.99 for about a month now.

[Gertle627]

my local store won't take back kabooki for $15 because in their system the selling price is $14.99. Is there any work around on this?
Thanks
While minor and possibly a typo in the above post, the TIV is actually $16. But I was just going to suggest going to a different BBV. This was the first time I'd traded that game in and it was disc only. The lady asked me if I had the glasses (or something like that) that went with it. Had no idea what she was talking about though, got my credit on a gift card, & got out of there.

[BarbblerElf]

Man I want a B1G1 already. I see a lot of decent games at my BBV that would be great. Like GTA IV/Prey/Phantasy Star Universe/Okami/a few others.

[gi60]

^It's supposed to come with the 3D glasess.

[RCS0926]

6.99 used? I think it always been 9.99, I haven't seen a 6.99 tag and it been ringing up as 9.99 for about a month now.

I might be mistaken. I just thought I got it for $6.99 during the last B1G1 sale...

[io]

^It's supposed to come with the 3D glasess.

And this must be in the computer system because last time I traded one they asked if they were in there too - luckily this copy from GS had them, so she was satisfied. Just beware that they might possibly not take it without them.

[babigm]

Yet another depressing TIV update, from 2/24:

Spiderman: Web of Shadows (PS3) : $17

According to FoS's third post, this is a two dollar drop from 2/22.

[nietzsche74]

Yet another depressing TIV update, from 2/24:

Spiderman: Web of Shadows (PS3) : $17

According to FoS's third post, this is a two dollar drop from 2/22.

A month ago, I would have been pretty excited, assuming that the selling price of the game had dropped into the $25 range; probably lining up a few games to flip from gamestop to reduce the cost even more.. Now, of course... well... :cry:

Was at my last remaining Gamestop that sells DVDs earlier and noticed they had a "buy 1 get 2 free" deal on all movie formats (DVD\Blueray... HD (cough)) Might be some flipping potential with the Bluerays; probably YMMV, though.

Anyway, I'm pretty happy today because I just successfully replaced my 360's DVD drive without screwing anything up!:bouncy:

[Friend of Sonic]

Oh man, it looks like based off the very few TIVs posted, BBV decided to drop values for 2.00 for no apparent reason. Probably more drops we don't know about.

Has anyone flipped anything, period to Blockbuster in the last month? I need to call them about Blitz 2 for 360, I got that at Target. If I don't like it, gotta unload it somewhere though it sounds like the deal for Resident Evil 4 sounds more profitable (20ish bucks in credit)

[newlu]

Sigh..
It'll only be BBV -> GS for me from now on. :cry:

[hostyl1]

@FoS: Not sure "flipped" is the correct verb anymore, but I did move credit from GS to BBV via :360: Legendary about 2 weeks ago. I was down to virtually zero BBV credit and wanted to have some ammo for the "w/o Cover Art" sale. Unfortunately, I found nothing to purchase for myself. Only one store out of about 7 in my area had any of the "w/o" tagged games. That store only had 360 games of which the only stand outs were BioShock, Bully, and GTA, all of which I own; complete even!.

Hopefully, a B1G1 comes soon and I can find 4 $10 games so I can re-wipe out my BBV credit. Hell, flipping got me up to ~$250 in GS credit. With an infant in the house and a 20+ game backlog, that credit might well last me until next gen. :) (if I dont blow it all on MS points for RB content that is ;))

[buster90]

Here are my trade values for today

Playstation 3 Silent Hill Homecoming- $17
Xbox 360 Dragon Ballz Burst Limit- $12

[DJP519]

I stopped at a Gamestop I'd never been to before yesterday. Right across the street was a restaurant named, "Kabuki Sushi." Make your own Cranium jokes.... now. :D

[io]

So, this probably doesn't really apply any more since few of us will probably run into the Junior Detective problem from this point on, but I saw this at Jack-In-the-Box the other day and I immediately thought of this thread:

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

So, this probably doesn't really apply any more since few of us will probably run into the Junior Detective problem from this point on, but I saw this at Jack-In-the-Box the other day and I immediately thought of this thread:

Lol, this made me smile during this horrible flipping climate.

"I found a person who shops at 2 Blockbuster stores. I better grab my handy-dandy notebook... I mean... Jr. Detective kit! We are looking for flippers, we are looking for flippers... we are looking for flippers... because we're really smart!"




Also, I remember during the last B1G1, people saying they bought cranium bukkake for 6.99 (so 3.49 w/ b1g1). Its possible that they could have upped the price and put the thing in the computer saying to include glasses, but if they did all of that, I don't understand how the TIV would still be 16.

[Gertle627]

It's Blockbuster. Most of us will never understand.

[majinvegeta-88]

Can anyone confirm this?

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1210651

[safire]

If the poster is right, that's a $15 -> $33 flip with +50%.

[xdl]

Its probably a franchise store. A couple of CAGs reported getting similar prices a couple of months back and sent the whole thread into a frenzy.

[Animal7390]

just called and it was 45 used

[kapkorn]

Anyone know if they will be getting MLB 09 The Show at release?

[Denbo32]

just called and it was 45 used

Thanks, saved me alot of time as I was willing to go out to the city and pick up the Fallout 3 at 14.99. For some reason I saw like 5 different BBV with like 6 copies of fall out 3 for the PS3. I must of missed some flipping of Fallout 3 to BBV.

[dcemantrades]

blitz the league tiv 360 $6

[ninja dog]

So, this probably doesn't really apply any more since few of us will probably run into the Junior Detective problem from this point on, but I saw this at Jack-In-the-Box the other day and I immediately thought of this thread:


LoL. Replace everything with Target clearance, EB/GS receipts, copies of Legendary, and a guy running back and forth between parallel BBVs and GS stores.

[h2dk]

Anyone know if they will be getting MLB 09 The Show at release?

My store never got MLB 08, I had to buy the rental copy (which they never replaced)

[RCS0926]

How likely are BBVs to sell you rental copies?

[ets]

How likely are BBVs to sell you rental copies?

You would have to rent the game first and then purchase the game, so it would like 5 dollars more than the purchase price.

[kapkorn]

My store never got MLB 08, I had to buy the rental copy (which they never replaced)

Do you get the original case?

[RCS0926]

You would have to rent the game first and then purchase the game, so it would like 5 dollars more than the purchase price.

So I can rent with the option to buy? Or do I have to rent the game and pretend I lost it or damaged it, which would then require me to buy it?

[h2dk]

Do you get the original case?

yes (could be YMMV, depending on how well you know your BBV employees)

[RCS0926]

SMG is still selling for $24.99 new and $19.99 used, correct? I'm just asking because my local BBV, which isn't a franchise store, had new copies of the game marked at $49.99. I'm assuming that the game would scan at $24.99, correct?

Can anyone confirm that the price for a new copy of SMG is still $25? It's still in the thread title, so I'm assuming that the price still holds. I just bought a Wii, and I have some BBV credit remaining on my value card. I've been holding out for another B1G1 sale, but I think it's worth using some of my credit to get a triple A game that sells for at least $20 more everywhere else. At any rate, I'd appreciate if someone could confirm the price on SMG. Thanks in advance.

[bummy]

Can anyone confirm that the price for a new copy of SMG is still $25? It's still in the thread title, so I'm assuming that the price still holds. I just bought a Wii, and I have some BBV credit remaining on my value card. I've been holding out for another B1G1 sale, but I think it's worth using some of my credit to get a triple A game that sells for at least $20 more everywhere else. At any rate, I'd appreciate if someone could confirm the price on SMG. Thanks in advance.

Saw it yesterday at a local BBV and the sticker still said $25...

[RCS0926]

Saw it yesterday at a local BBV and the sticker still said $25...

Thanks. I might pick it up today...

[ets]

When you rent a game, the recipt also prints a "keep it" price, just tell the employee I plan on keeping it can I pay now... If they say no just say well can I put credit on my account to be billed later. It's their policy, the only problem is getting the case and manual too

[RCS0926]

When you rent a game, the recipt also prints a "keep it" price, just tell the employee I plan on keeping it can I pay now... If they say no just say well can I put credit on my account to be billed later. It's their policy, the only problem is getting the case and manual too

Thanks for the info. BTW, I just picked up SMG for $25, so the price quoted in the thread title is still valid.

[speedrunner17]

I saw SMG for $25 new and used at my BBV. SSBB was 34 and 30 new and used respectively.

[doubledown]

Anyone know if they will be getting MLB 09 The Show at release?

I pre-ordered and she said they will probably NOT get it on release date (Tuesday), but said to check in on that Friday or the following Friday.

[cereal_killerxx]

So is that rumor still floating around for a b1g1 or b2g1 sale?

[RCS0926]

So is that rumor still floating around for a b1g1 or b2g1 sale?

There have been a couple rumors posted by CAGs who visited BBV. However, the one CAG on this site who is actually a BBV employee hasn't been able to confirm anything. Hopefully, we'll get another B1G1 next month, but my understanding is that there really isn't a pattern with regards to when these sales happen. Basically, corporate decides when to do these sales, so it's somewhat arbitrary.

[RCS0926]

On a different note, now that I have SMG, I hope I'm not shooting myself in the foot with regards to the rest of my Wii experience. The general consensus is that SMG is the best Wii game around and one of the best games of all time. I hope that SMG's greatness doesn't lessen the experience of other Wii games that I play...

[stoned99]

So I'm sure we're all experts here on the AVN awards (if you're not google it), well the AVN movie title of the year, PIRATES something, with the lovely Jessie James is on the shelves for rent. This is certainly risky subject matter for BB as it seems they are edging carefully into the field of adult entertainment :)

[foster1887]

I saw SMG for $25 new and used at my BBV. SSBB was 34 and 30 new and used respectively.

Huh, I saw it two days ago used and it was priced at $24.99. I had to pass. I ended up getting another copy of GTA IV for $15 and sold my other one for $30.

[burbs1989]

So I'm sure we're all experts here on the AVN awards (if you're not google it), well the AVN movie title of the year, PIRATES something, with the lovely Jessie James is on the shelves for rent. This is certainly risky subject matter for BB as it seems they are edging carefully into the field of adult entertainment :)

It's all part of Blockbusters new economic stimulus package:lol:

[nakanenui]

So I'm sure we're all experts here on the AVN awards (if you're not google it), well the AVN movie title of the year, PIRATES something, with the lovely Jessie James is on the shelves for rent. This is certainly risky subject matter for BB as it seems they are edging carefully into the field of adult entertainment :)

OMG, so they are starting to carry hardcore XXX stuff. Not just that crappy skinamax B-movie crap, but real and good adult titles. I guess pron is truly mainstream now.

[kapkorn]

I pre-ordered and she said they will probably NOT get it on release date (Tuesday), but said to check in on that Friday or the following Friday.

Damn, I might have to buy it elsewhere and use my credit for something else, I'm not sure I can wait that long. The demo + first spring training games today has me excited for the new game.

[Vitality X]

It looks like the gamerush by me finally got their POG W/Cover Art Games in. Basically A WEEK AFTER PRESIDENTS DAY. Damn workers hoarded most of the good stuff I'd bet.

[metallicoholic]

OMG, so they are starting to carry hardcore XXX stuff. Not just that crappy skinamax B-movie crap, but real and good adult titles. I guess pron is truly mainstream now.

Before you just jumping for joy, here's a reader review from Blockbuster's online website about the first "Pirates" movie:

"I did'nt rent the movie but accidentally downloaded "pirates" under another name over the internet. It is XXX filth! When I saw the dvd in the store, my heart stopped for a second. I went home and pulled up the title on Blockbusters site and was relieved to find it is a 'cleaned up version' with an R rating. But the fact remains that Blockbuster has supported the XXX industry by purchasing this filth for their customers to rent. Shame..."

I can't find the second Pirates movie on there (called "Stagnetti's Revenge") but I'm assuming it's going to be R-rated as well. Not to mention that you have to go up to the counter with it. That right there makes it not worth the trouble, especially if it's not even real porn.

Wait what was this thread about again?

[Warner1281]

OMG, so they are starting to carry hardcore XXX stuff. Not just that crappy skinamax B-movie crap, but real and good adult titles. I guess pron is truly mainstream now.

just like with the first one, they removed the pron scenes, so you're just left with the "plot." It's like watching an action movie with all the explosions and chase scenes removed.

[sp00ge]

The plot and horrible over-acting was the best part of Pirates. Last time my friends and I watched it, we skipped over the sex scenes.

[dyeknom]

Last time my friends and I watched it

............ well the one time watchers are who those scenes are aimed at obviously. I mean really, who watches that stuff over and over for the dirty movie factor? If they are doing that, they may as well just get married.

[Gertle627]

Pretty decent movie, imo. And this thread hit page 316, yay.

So ... shipments of Prez Day sale games still being reported. I guess it's worth stopping by a BBV or 2 the next time I drive by.

[sp00ge]

............ well the one time watchers are who those scenes are aimed at obviously. I mean really, who watches that stuff over and over for the dirty movie factor? If they are doing that, they may as well just get married.

Actually, I was married and my (ex)wife was one of my fellow viewers. But we always made a weekly ritual to watch the worst possible porn ever. Two of my top pics are Clown Porn and Porn of the Dead (Zombies).

Anyways, that's enough off-topic banter for me. I'm going to bed.

[Snake2715]

OMG, so they are starting to carry hardcore XXX stuff. Not just that crappy skinamax B-movie crap, but real and good adult titles. I guess pron is truly mainstream now.

Its far from good porn however.... its actually not very good at all.

[Denbo32]

Can we get off the porn topic and back to the video games?

[sotc1988]

Can we get off the porn topic and back to the video games?
Alright...I'll put it away.
*zip*

[safire]

Between Cranium and Pirates, this thread is probably the most "mature" of any here.

[kojubat]

Before you just jumping for joy, here's a reader review from Blockbuster's online website about the first "Pirates" movie:

"I did'nt rent the movie but accidentally downloaded "pirates" under another name over the internet. It is XXX filth! When I saw the dvd in the store, my heart stopped for a second. I went home and pulled up the title on Blockbusters site and was relieved to find it is a 'cleaned up version' with an R rating. But the fact remains that Blockbuster has supported the XXX industry by purchasing this filth for their customers to rent. Shame..."

I laughed once I realized the lesson to learn here is that adult content is horrible, but 'accidental downloads' are okay.

[ecierif]

At Blockbuster today, I asked for the trade-in values of Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and Valkyria Chronicles and the guy said both are $22. Is it possible that certain locations accept it and others don't for some reason? (This was a location in Virginia.)

[Pavelboca]

Aw, man. They had that at every GS I went to yesterday, but I wasn't carrying my list with me, and the only thing I can ever remember off the top of my head is to pick up any Final Fantasy guide I find there.

I'm going to check out those two at Blockbuster today.

By BB, do you mean best buy or blockbuster?

Also, can anyone confirm this? How can a high profile game only be a penny?
Edit: Quoted wrong dude lol. Im referring to SMG

[h2dk]

By BB, do you mean best buy or blockbuster?

Also, can anyone confirm this? How can a high profile game only be a penny?
Edit: Quoted wrong dude lol. Im referring to SMG


Since this is the BLOCKBUSTER thread, one should assume Blockbuster


Traded in Singstar for PS3 - $36 -- If you still have it, dump it now

[Nirron]

By BB, do you mean best buy or blockbuster?

Also, can anyone confirm this? How can a high profile game only be a penny?
Edit: Quoted wrong dude lol. Im referring to SMG

The .01 price tag is referring to the strategy guide, or, as it is commonly called, "pennied out"

[irishsoccermbw]

\Two of my top pics are Clown Porn and Porn of the Dead (Zombies).

Zombie porn....:whee:

[emg28]

By BB, do you mean best buy or blockbuster?

Also, can anyone confirm this? How can a high profile game only be a penny?
Edit: Quoted wrong dude lol. Im referring to SMG

Yeah, I was talking about the SMG guide.

BB = Best Buy
BBV = Blockbuster Video

[safire]

Got Penn & Teller Shaqfu! for 3.99, adding to my 3.99 finds of earth to the moon series, six feet under season 1, and persepolis. who cares if i found 1 of 10 stores that had clear case games for sale.

[Rictor]

Found some $9.99 Wii games at BB finally. Nothing good (Nights, Tony Hawk) but glad to finally find a Blockbuster that actually had some Wii games in their disc-only clearance.

[nietzsche74]

The Lego Indiana Jones\Kung-fu Panda 360 bundle ($15) is apparently a "used deal of the week" in Gamestop's latest ad. Not much of a flip according to the values on the first post, but does provide an opportunity for GS>BB credit transfer... (assuming you get around the cover-art issue.)

[evildeadjedi]

Got Penn & Teller Shaqfu! for 3.99, adding to my 3.99 finds of earth to the moon series, six feet under season 1, and persepolis. who cares if i found 1 of 10 stores that had clear case games for sale.


I'm still seeing some of the clear case Wii games though mostly shovel ware. Damn wish I could find the tv series dvd's for 3.99!

[sotc1988]

Killzone 2 coming out today and my inability to purchase it has only reminded me of how far down the shit hole Blockbuster has gone.

[buster90]

Anyone know what Tomb Raider underworld for 360 gets?

[rumarudrathas]

Current as of 20 minutes ago:

:ps3: GTA IV: $14.99

I could post a copy of the receipt for verification...

[dinovelvet]

Current as of 20 minutes ago:

:ps3: GTA IV: $14.99

I could post a copy of the receipt for verification...

It's been this price since December...

[BarbblerElf]

Current as of 20 minutes ago:

:ps3: GTA IV: $14.99

I could post a copy of the receipt for verification...
If you mean you bought it at that price most people know since it was sought after during the last b1g1

[rumarudrathas]

It's been this price since December...

Oh, Sorry... not a big BBV fan (got netflix), and seeing as another b&m is selling it at around $35 used, thought I had something worth putting up.

Worth a shot though

[newlu]

Any news on the next B1G1 sale?
I'm running low on GS credit. :cry:

Thanks

[king007]

Any news on the next B1G1 sale?
I'm running low on GS credit. :cry:

Thanks

Dont know if its been posted but HV has a b1g1 going on. The ones near me are pretty much cleaned out though. It has been going on for a while. Dont remember if its $14.99 and under or $19.99 and under. But all systems are valid. I also think more ppl should look into trading at HV/movie gallery b/c they match trade in values and i saw a sign about a week ago for a promotion going on where they would give you +50% of the games TIV.

[Gertle627]

Dont know if its been posted but HV has a b1g1 going on. The ones near me are pretty much cleaned out though. It has been going on for a while. Dont remember if its $14.99 and under or $19.99 and under. But all systems are valid. I also think more ppl should look into trading at HV/movie gallery b/c they match trade in values and i saw a sign about a week ago for a promotion going on where they would give you +50% of the games TIV.
HV is Hollywood Video right? Is it the same thing as Movie Gallery? I didn't know that. Why isn't there a HWV/MG/GR thread? I've had pretty good experiences from buying/trading there and they're all around me.

[dys006]

The Lego Indiana Jones\Kung-fu Panda 360 bundle ($15) is apparently a "used deal of the week" in Gamestop's latest ad. Not much of a flip according to the values on the first post, but does provide an opportunity for GS>BB credit transfer... (assuming you get around the cover-art issue.)

I can confirm that those trade values, $10 Indy, $8 Panda, were still accurate as of yesterday, 27 Feb. I had the guy check when I saw them priced $24.99 and $19.99 respectively. Forgot that high sell price doesn't mean high trade value anymore.

With Edge you're doing $11.99 +tax --> $18. It's a pretty good flip in today's climate. :P I have one store in town that will take them with the bundle cover art. Depending on who's working. I think the store manager there likes me, but she's always telling how I complain too much though.

[xdl]

I can confirm that those trade values, $10 Indy, $8 Panda, were still accurate as of yesterday, 27 Feb. I had the guy check when I saw them priced $24.99 and $19.99 respectively. Forgot that high sell price doesn't mean high trade value anymore.

With Edge you're doing $11.99 +tax --> $18. It's a pretty good flip in today's climate. :P I have one store in town that will take them with the bundle cover art. Depending on who's working. I think the store manager there likes me, but she's always telling how I complain too much though.

If i remember correctly, their buyback prices were always about 60% of the prices they were sold for. Now it appears that it was lowered to about 40% based on the trade quotes that most people have been posting. Thats always been my roundabout way of figuring out BBs trade in values.

[dyeknom]

I was in my hometown BbV today and they are always on the ball with marking games.

I was quite excited to see three copies of merc 2 for the ps3 tagged at 14.99. They also had Lost Odyssey tagged at 19.99. Fable Lost chapters for 4.99 (i did buy this). cant wait for a new b1g1, hopefully TWEWy will drop another 5 dollars.

[PINKO]

Current as of 20 minutes ago:

:ps3: GTA IV: $14.99

I could post a copy of the receipt for verification...

I have sold 3 of these copies from the b1g1 sale and it has net totaled me with

53 bucks from selling on craigslist.org

[dinovelvet]

Anyone have the TIV for Lego Batman (360)...?

[emg28]

*tries hard not to break down*


For old time's sake, BBV TIV (phone quote):

Lego Batman 360 - $15


*breaks down and weeps*

[icpmattj]

Are blockbuster prices nationwide or is it a YMMV thing? I would like to pick up GTA4 for ps3 but my store has it marked $29.99 as of two weeks ago.Would it scan the cheaper price?

Also do all blockbuster buy games? I never have known any around me to so i was just wondering.

[emg28]

Are blockbuster prices nationwide or is it a YMMV thing? I would like to pick up GTA4 for ps3 but my store has it marked $29.99 as of two weeks ago.Would it scan the cheaper price?

Also do all blockbuster buy games? I never have known any around me to so i was just wondering.


GTA 4 should scan at $14.99 unless it is a Franchise store. Never trust the price tag on a game since many BBV are always behind on updating the tags.

As mentioned above, prices at BBV are universal except at Franchise stores. Same thing applies as to whether a BBV accepts trade-ins.

[icpmattj]

GTA 4 should scan at $14.99 unless it is a Franchise store. Never trust the price tag on a game since many BBV are always behind on updating the tags.

As mentioned above, prices at BBV are universal except at Franchise stores. Same thing goes to whether a BBV accepts trade-ins.


Thanks for the info.Next time im in there im gonna ask them to scan it.The 360 version is marked for $14.99 but ps3 is marked $29.99.

[nietzsche74]

I can't believe I'm playing Kung-Fu Panda...

Anyway, stopped by my local BBV today. Might have noticed one or two new titles in the game clearence section that weren't there last time, and I'm pretty sure there were a few more copies of Ninety-Nine Nights. My heart nearly lept when I came across a copy of The Bourne Conspiracy in a clear case for the PS3, but it was tagged at $24.99 and the BB tag didn't have that "pre-sell" text or whatever it was, so I'm sure it wasn't part of the sale.

[dinovelvet]

*tries hard not to break down*

For old time's sake, BBV TIV (phone quote):

Lego Batman 360 - $15

*breaks down and weeps*

Thanks :)

I was anticipating getting the dreaded 'picture of a phone' response!

[dys006]

My closest store converted all their remaining GC rentals for sale. I don't think Twilight Princess ever hit the shelf though. One day I was there, nothing much in used games. Next day, all their GC rentals were mixed in there. I'm about out of BBV credit though, and I just can't quite justify them without a sale.

[capturedpenguin]

Almost got lucky today and scored Fallout 3 for 14.99. It was mistagged but they refused to sell it to me at the price. Which is really upsetting, seeing as the last time I found a mistagged game they sold it to me.

Finally found those cover-less games for sale. Not many Wii Games were left but they did have a ton of 360 games. Nothing I was deathly interested in but it was nice to finally find them.

[kojubat]

TIV:
:ps3: NBA 09: The Inside - $15.00 (3/1)

(Gets a quarter more at Gamestop, before promotions.)

[scott2hotcott]

TIV:
:ps3: NBA 09: The Inside - $15.00 (3/1)

(Gets a quarter more at Gamestop, before promotions.)

A little part of me just died on the inside.

[Rictor]

Stopped by a Blockbuster and all the Gamecube rentals (I assume) had been converted to used. They had complete Animal Crossing, Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and several other decent games, $6.99 to $9.99. I'll wait for a buy 1 get 1 free and stop in again. Nothing I need for myself but might be worth trade bait. RE4 on GCN was either $6.99 or $7.99.

[RCS0926]

It would be interesting to find out how much Sonic's Ulimate Genesis Collection trades in for. That might be a game that will allow you to transfer credit from GS to BBV...

[schuerm26]

A little part of me just died on the inside.



I think the remaining part of the GameRush idea just died also.

[doubledown]

Anyone know if GameRush/BB will get MLB 09 The Show tomorrow (or Friday)?

[schuerm26]

Anyone know if GameRush/BB will get MLB 09 The Show tomorrow (or Friday)?

I just called about 15 minutes ago and a big store in North Kansas City didn't get it UPS this afternoon. Looks like it will be Friday from what they told me. This one had 22 coming in though, so there should be quite a few at most stores.

Edit: Sorry, nevermind. This is what they told me about 2k9. Disregard this post as it has nothing to do with the Show. I didn't read your post correctly.

[stoned99]

TIV

360 Tomb Raider: Underworld 19$
360 Last Remnant 16$
360 Face Breaker 6$

[io]

It would be interesting to find out how much Sonic's Ulimate Genesis Collection trades in for. That might be a game that will allow you to transfer credit from GS to BBV...

Eh - maybe, but it's not evern worth it to me to call. The game is $29.99 new and $24.99 used at GS but of course there are no used copies anywhere near me at this time. And I can't see it being any better than $22 or so at BBV anyway.

Meh - this thread used to consume all my time on CAG and now I don't even want to read it any more. So sad...

So not only are their prices getting beat by GS, but they don't have the 10% bonus card + any sort of trade-in deals whatsoever. Oh yeah, and they have a crappy and miniscule selection of games for sale and they never get anything on time even when you preorder it. Remind me again, BBV, why anyone would trade with you now?

Not that the trade-in values are any better, but my local Hollywood Video (which does not have a Gamecrazy in it) has a MUCH better selection of games for sale and actually has an extensive preorder list (pages and pages long) tacked to the wall between the rentals and used games. Now, I've never preordered there and probably never will since BBV nerfing their prices means no more trade-in price matches at Gamecrazy to build up my credit, but I'd be willing to bet they get stuff in when you preorder it - probably even on the actual release day!

I'm down to just $115 at Gamecrazy/Hollywood and a mere $175 at Blockbuster. That's the lowest total I've had at either place since I first got started. Looks like all my business will have to be with Gamestop from now on. I'll save the GC credit for the occasional off-the-wall sale they have (like the B1G1 on $9.99 and under new games a few months back). And I'll save the BBV credit, obviously, for some future B1G1 on used games - pretty much the only thing they have going for them at this time. Hopefully they won't screw that up!

[maxfisher]

Saw something weird tonight. I've been looking for a $9.99 copy of BioShock for 360 around town and stopped by a BBV I hadn't been in for a couple months. They used to have a section of new games that spanned 3 wall panels and it'd been knocked down to 1. Even worse, all of their used games had been put into clear rental cases and the original packaging had been trashed. And then there was the worst part, which was that a fair number of games from the $9.99 sale were mixed in with the others, but the store had sloppily repriced them at anywhere from $14.99 to $34.99, often with parts of the $9.99 tags still showing. Just pathetic. It seems like the game sections at all the BBV's around here have gone downhill over the last couple months, but this was by far the worst I'd seen.

[V4oLDbOY]

Anyone know if GameRush/BB will get MLB 09 The Show tomorrow (or Friday)?

hope it comes in. I'll stop by in the morning to check. If not oh well. I'd just rather use my $150 in bbv credit rather than using my gs credit. Since I feel thats more valuable since I usually buy used.

[sotc1988]

Hopefully you guys can still update whenever somebody see wii sports on gamestop.com I know that doesn't really belong in the thread but it's posted here regardless.

[nietzsche74]

Saw something weird tonight. I've been looking for a $9.99 copy of BioShock for 360 around town and stopped by a BBV I hadn't been in for a couple months. They used to have a section of new games that spanned 3 wall panels and it'd been knocked down to 1. Even worse, all of their used games had been put into clear rental cases and the original packaging had been trashed. And then there was the worst part, which was that a fair number of games from the $9.99 sale were mixed in with the others, but the store had sloppily repriced them at anywhere from $14.99 to $34.99, often with parts of the $9.99 tags still showing. Just pathetic. It seems like the game sections at all the BBV's around here have gone downhill over the last couple months, but this was by far the worst I'd seen.

Was this a franchise store?

[milmanias]

BBV is not worth it to me anymore. Shame, since I got my 360 on release date using cheap credit and the PS3 there as well. I preordered Legends of Wrestlemania (listed as WWE Legends on the BBV system) and have $55 left. I'll probably just use that up with the next game that interests me and be done with them for good.

I was going to rent Smackdown 09 but saw they charge $9 for a 5 day rental. WTF? Didn't know the price had gone up so much.

[maxfisher]

Was this a franchise store?

I'm not sure. I would guess so, but I'm not sure if franchise stores got games for the $9.99 sale. Of the other 5 or 6 stores in the area I've been to in the last week, none had done anything like this, so I'm guessing it was either a franchise or just a dumbass store manager doing his own thing.

[irishsoccermbw]

I miss blockbuster :( My entire gen. of gaming has been paid for by BB, plus I've cashed out over 3k from flipped games (using store credit either at GS or BB). I just looked over my flipping spreadsheet and seeing nothing since the b1g1 is so sad.

The dark knight, frank sinatra, and halo 3 framed posters on my wall will be a constant reminder of what BB use to be.

[stone1061]

BBV is not worth it to me anymore. Shame, since I got my 360 on release date using cheap credit and the PS3 there as well. I preordered Legends of Wrestlemania (listed as WWE Legends on the BBV system) and have $55 left. I'll probably just use that up with the next game that interests me and be done with them for good.

I was going to rent Smackdown 09 but saw they charge $9 for a 5 day rental. WTF? Didn't know the price had gone up so much.
I read in Game Informer(i think) that you can import wrestlers from Smackdown 09 into Legends of Wrestlemania. Not sure if it is going to be created wrestlers that are saved or the actual WWE roster. Might be worth the $9 rental once Legends comes out if it is possible to bring over all the current guys.

[GuardianE]

I was going to rent Smackdown 09 but saw they charge $9 for a 5 day rental. WTF? Didn't know the price had gone up so much.

It's probably on account of it not really being a 5-day rental for most people. Whenever I rent something from Blockbuster, I generally keep it for almost a month. The restocking fee in the end is only an additional $1.50 or so. If returned before 2-weeks time, you don't have to pay any restocking fee.

[hawaiiboy]

It's probably on account of it not really being a 5-day rental for most people. Whenever I rent something from Blockbuster, I generally keep it for almost a month. The restocking fee in the end is only an additional $1.50 or so. If returned before 2-weeks time, you don't have to pay any restocking fee.

this is all changing in the near future. there are test markets across the country testing out late fees. i'm in one of them and from what i hear late fees will be back everywhere. i can tell you the test program we are running here. for new release titles you have the option of renting it for 1 day for $2.99 or 5 days for $4.99. each additional day is .99. all game rentals are 5 days for $8.99. .99 each addtional day. older titles are .99 or $1.99 for 5 days depending on how old they are with late fees being .20 or .40 per day. you no longer have 30 days to return product before you own it. you now own it after an item is 10 days late. like i said there are variations of this throughout the country so expect to hear something in the near future.

[GuardianE]

this is all changing in the near future. there are test markets across the country testing out late fees. i'm in one of them and from what i hear late fees will be back everywhere. i can tell you the test program we are running here. for new release titles you have the option of renting it for 1 day for $2.99 or 5 days for $4.99. each additional day is .99. all game rentals are 5 days for $8.99. .99 each addtional day. older titles are .99 or $1.99 for 5 days depending on how old they are with late fees being .20 or .40 per day. you no longer have 30 days to return product before you own it. you now own it after an item is 10 days late. like i said there are variations of this throughout the country so expect to hear something in the near future.

I'd better get notice before this change occurs, as I have a Blockbuster Online subscription that will be canceled the same time that the late fees are brought back into effect.

[mkernan]

this is all changing in the near future. there are test markets across the country testing out late fees. i'm in one of them and from what i hear late fees will be back everywhere. i can tell you the test program we are running here. for new release titles you have the option of renting it for 1 day for $2.99 or 5 days for $4.99. each additional day is .99. all game rentals are 5 days for $8.99. .99 each addtional day. older titles are .99 or $1.99 for 5 days depending on how old they are with late fees being .20 or .40 per day. you no longer have 30 days to return product before you own it. you now own it after an item is 10 days late. like i said there are variations of this throughout the country so expect to hear something in the near future.

Confirmed. I'm not 100% positive on the dollar amounts, but this is how the Dallas/Ft. Worth market is now (and has been for a couple months). I was out flipping the day it started, so I heard the cashiers' schpeel multiple times while waiting in line... and people were *pissed*. I signed up for Netflix right around the same time. =)

[milmanias]

I read in Game Informer(i think) that you can import wrestlers from Smackdown 09 into Legends of Wrestlemania. Not sure if it is going to be created wrestlers that are saved or the actual WWE roster. Might be worth the $9 rental once Legends comes out if it is possible to bring over all the current guys.

Correct, you only need a save from 09 and you get the majority of the roster on Legends. I didn't know you could still keep it; I did this a few years ago but I thought they put an end to that. Thanks for the heads up that this was still going.

[hawaiiboy]

I'd better get notice before this change occurs, as I have a Blockbuster Online subscription that will be canceled the same time that the late fees are brought back into effect.

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

[gi60]

this is all changing in the near future. there are test markets across the country testing out late fees. i'm in one of them and from what i hear late fees will be back everywhere. i can tell you the test program we are running here. for new release titles you have the option of renting it for 1 day for $2.99 or 5 days for $4.99. each additional day is .99. all game rentals are 5 days for $8.99. .99 each addtional day. older titles are .99 or $1.99 for 5 days depending on how old they are with late fees being .20 or .40 per day. you no longer have 30 days to return product before you own it. you now own it after an item is 10 days late. like i said there are variations of this throughout the country so expect to hear something in the near future.

With the late fee back in place, all of you who still have the BB credit better make use of it. I smell chapter 11 in the near future.

Well, maybe the BB online will still be alive but I just don't see how the B&M will survive.

I started flipping in June and make $$$ so Thanks BB and of course IO... :)

[Muffin_Man]

Things are pretty dry around my flippin' area too. Got out this past Saturday and the best deal I came across was that I found a Sex Pistols GH faceplate at Best Buy that they had pennied out. That, along with the fact that I found the penny to pay for it in the DVD aisle was the highlight of my trip.

[Horsewarrior of Janjaweed]

I guess Red Box is really giving them a run for it. It's hilarious how bad BBV is in heading off competition. That they aren't the ones with movie boxes at every McDonalds and Walmart around the world is just embarrassing. And that's saying nothing about Netflix or Gamefly.

[sprintfinanceguy]

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

The second this happens I will be cancelling that service. The only thing I like about the service now is that I trade in movies for new ones to watch, and by the time I watch them I have new ones in the mail. That stops, and I'm ~$20 a month richer, BB is ~$20 a month poorer.

[Yanksfan]

Man, that will blow big time if late fees come back and they change how the exchanges are being done. I could maybe take one of the two, but with both, I will seriously have to look at changing to a different service.

If they aren't making money doing it the current way though, changes need to be made. Just because they piss us off with it doesn't mean it isn't the better move to make.

[stone1061]

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

The second this happens I will be cancelling that service. The only thing I like about the service now is that I trade in movies for new ones to watch, and by the time I watch them I have new ones in the mail. That stops, and I'm ~$20 a month richer, BB is ~$20 a month poorer.

They really are going trying to piss off their online and instore customers now. I like to let the kids pick movies out when I turn in the mailer, this way I don't have to worry about when it's due back. But if that means i wait for the next one in the mail, that will suck.
Hopefully they stay in business through the summer for another perfect storm.
I still have a 20 week BluRay or PS3 game rental card and a 4 week DS rental card I have to activate by 12/25/11. I better get working on using those soon.

[Moonlk]

My BB only had Frontlines, Tomb Raider Anniversary...and a hockey game for the 360. Don't really remember much ps3 being there. Too bad SFIV wasn't in that box for 9.99.

[GuardianE]

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

Oh, I know. But with the amount of in-store exchanges I do, I'm not going to take back movies/games within 2-5 days of renting them.

[kapkorn]

For anyone getting MLB 09 the show, I got there at noon when they were unboxing stuff, they had ONE copy for sale and I got the only one, and they had lots of 2K9's so if you want it I would hurry.

[shinryu333]

saw merc 2 for 360 drop to 14.99 and guitar hero areosmith for wii 14.99, viking ps3 14.99 and some other titles that drop. okami was marked 9.99, brought up to cashier...ringed up 14.99 (misstag) since I didn't get it during b1b1, they just gave it to me for 9.99

[tbassett]

Oh boy our wonderful Blockbuster is looking into filing bankruptcy Not good:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=ahGJXE0HCh9o&refer=australia

[hukt]

For me

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

this would be the worse move they could make. This is purely the only reason I am there now online I basically get double the number per month since BBV is right next door to work.

[ewto16]

Oh boy our wonderful Blockbuster is looking into filing bankruptcy Not good:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=ahGJXE0HCh9o&refer=australia

I would assume that my gift cards and credit would be come void at that point?

[Friend of Sonic]

Oh boy our wonderful Blockbuster is looking into filing bankruptcy Not good:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=ahGJXE0HCh9o&refer=australia
"BUT MR. OBAMA, BLOCKBUSTER IS TOO BIG AND CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO FALL-- WE NEED THAT BAILOUT PACKAGE!"
Frickin' snaps. Time to go burn the 50 or so I have in credit I guess.

[irishsoccermbw]

DAMN

Blockbuster stock fell 70+ percent today
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=bbi

If you have a ton of credit, abandon ship!!!!

[jsgebo]

Damn - another one bites the dust. No wonder they have been selling games cheap - they need the $

[gi60]

Oh boy our wonderful Blockbuster is looking into filing bankruptcy Not good:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=ahGJXE0HCh9o&refer=australia

Goodbye BB... I hope you last at least another 2 months, since that's when my 6 months free subscription ends.

By the way, for those with credit at BB.. just a reminder that you can use it for Macys or Restaurants gift card...

[ewto16]

Goodbye BB... I hope you last at least another 2 months, since that's when my 6 months free subscription ends.

By the way, for those with credit at BB.. just a reminder that you can use it for Macys or Restaurants gift card...

Any other gift cards? I need to flip around $400 in credit fast.

[kapkorn]

Good thing I used all my credit.

[gi60]

Any other gift cards? I need to flip around $400 in credit fast.

Mostly restaurant's gift card, cellphone (Tmo, Att Verizon) refill card, or you can buy PSN or XBOX Live point cards.

Or if you just buy new games recently at other places, you can buy that same game at BB and return that sealed copy to other places with your old receipt. :) or ask for fellow CAG for receipt if you're desperate.



I'm running out of idea. :P

[manthing]

DJKunai finally killed off Blockbuster.

[safire]

A company with an outdated business model and poor corporate management is going under? This sounds familiar.

[Chitown021]

Crap! I have about $175 in credit and about another $75 in GCs I need to cash out! I was hoping to keep it as my "reserves" and use from time to time when new releases come out. Time to scrap that plan.

[seanr1221]

I only have 16.00 left. I guess I'll use it this weekend.

[stone1061]

I feel for some of the employees. I work for Interstate Baking(wonder bread/hostess cakes) and we just came out of Bankruptcy after 4 years of union give backs. Making less and now paying for health insurance but at least I'm still working.
BUT....I sure as hell will be there when they close the doors on the store where the fucking B*tch works that always gave me a hard time, listening to my Ipod touch, playing my DS lite and buying some blu rays, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 games.
Thanks, you fucking Jr. Detective

[asthmatic]

I just need them to stay open for a couple of weeks, i spent the last of my credit on RE5. I wish i could have gotten one more xbox 360 to finish the trifecta x3. :P

[KrayzieKMF]

Argh already lost CC clearances. Now we might lose Blockbuster!

[seanr1221]

If BBV goes under, I wonder if Netflix and Gamefly will explode in users. Actually, I wish they'd combine :)

[newlu]

Seems like we'll be getting our next B1G1 sale very soon!!

[stoned99]

Shit, my 2$ of remaining credit are in jeopardy. See BBV this is what happens when you ban a good customer like me from trading. Karma bite's you in the ass.

But I do feel bad for the poor saps I developed relationships with, one manager I know was layed off from circuit city and took this job, his karma must desperately need a recharge.

Well I read the article on cnn, and it says that BBV are seeking capital, not preparing for bankruptcy. Take that comment with a grain of salt, but maybe it's true, or maybe the CEO want is share price to recover before he dumps his stock.

[gi60]

^Yeah, I feel bad for some BB employees in my area. Most of them are nice and willing to give phone quotes.

[doubledown]

I'm sure we will have some fire sale notice if they do go under....Bankruptcy is different than CC liquidation. Is BB getting the RED 360 by any chance?

[sp00ge]

Yeah, I think people are overreacting a bit at this point.

[matchu]

Does anyone know about pricing for the original Rock Band SE for the 360 at Blockbuster? I searched and only found one guy got it for 41.99 but it was mislabeled.

[metallicoholic]

online customers do not have late fees BUT you do not get your next online movie shipped to you until you return your free in-store exchange back to the store.

I was wondering why my in-store rental suddenly showed up in my Queue. I looked into it some more and here's what I found from BBV's website:

"If you are a BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™ subscriber, you can exchange your online rentals for free in-store movie rentals at participating stores (http://www.blockbuster.com/help/faq/862). You'll receive one free in-store movie rental for each online rental sealed in its return mailer, up to your plan’s limits. The maximum number of free in-store movie exchanges is based on the plan to which you subscribe. At participating stores, your free in-store exchanges will not have due dates. You can keep them as long as you want without incurring additional fees, as long as you remain a BLOCKBUSTER Total Access subscriber. However, in all cases, any free in-store movie exchanges will count towards how many online rentals you may have out under your plan. Your next online movie will ship after the in-store movie exchange has been returned to the store you rented it from.

For example, let's say you have a 2 out at-a-time plan with up to 3 free in-store exchanges per billing month, and you bring your 2 online rentals to the store for a free in-store exchange (provided you have not used all of your free in-store exchanges for that billing month). You may keep your two free in-store exchanges as long as you like – they are not subject to in-store terms and conditions, such as due dates. However, the next online rental from your online queue will not be shipped until you return at least one of the in-store exchanges, since your plan allows you up to 2 rentals out at-a-time and you currently have 2 rentals out through the free in-store exchanges.

If you have met your exchange limit OR are a BLOCKBUSTER By Mail subscriber, you may return your online rentals by mail, or drop them off at a local BLOCKBUSTER store for faster check-in. You may also exchange the online rental for a discounted movie rental $1.99 before tax at participating stores. However, unlike free in-store movie exchanges, discounted in-store movie exchanges (1) do not count towards how many online rentals you are allowed out under your plan; and (2) may not be kept as long as you like – discounted in-store movie exchanges are subject to the store’s rental terms and conditions, including due dates and any applicable fees."

This might seem really petty to some, but I'm considering a change to Netflix over this. There have just been too many changes and all the good things about Blockbuster's online subscription have gone out the window. I just wish the instant watch movies on Netflix didn't look so God awful on my Xbox 360. I'm still getting more movies through BBV than Netflix though, so I don't know....maybe BBV will just go under and I won't have to make a choice.

[Bezerker]

Well, that's what I get for buying 400 shares @ $1.28 a share...

I dont even care at this point, If it goes down even more, ah well, if it goes up again miraculously, awesome. I'm not gonna hold my breathe though.

[sotc1988]

Says wii sports is back in stock on gamestop.com but it won't let me buy it. I'm only putting two in my shopping cart but it's not working. Can anyone else try real fast?

[maxfisher]

I doubt Blockbuster will go under until mid-summer at the earliest. The big problem's all the debt coming due in August, right? At that time, I'm guessing they'll either go under entirely, get bought out or be forced to close many, many stores as a restructuring.

[safire]

Says wii sports is back in stock on gamestop.com but it won't let me buy it. I'm only putting two in my shopping cart but it's not working. Can anyone else try real fast?

After I'm ready for checkout I'm getting the same thing. Says limit exceeded, shopping cart empty. Not sure if the order went through or not.

[Bigjames]

I can tell you from reading the memos that things look pretty grim. I'm hoping that Blockbuster stays open until I graduate in the fall.

[safire]

Oh, with Wii Sports, maybe there's a limit per month? I ordered 2 about 2 weeks ago.

[sotc1988]

I sent them an e-mail. Hopefully it'll get through in time. I also tried just ordering one and it didn't work for that either.

[irishsoccermbw]

Yeah, I think people are overreacting a bit at this point.

At closing a share was worth 22 cents. Very rarely do companies come back from that (Kmart is one that did).

[Denbo32]

At closing a share was worth 22 cents. Very rarely do companies come back from that (Kmart is one that did).

It can go private, then restructure then come back again.

While the stock might be doomed doesn't mean the company has to be.

[xdl]

At closing a share was worth 22 cents. Very rarely do companies come back from that (Kmart is one that did).

Not to put words in his mouth, but I think he was referring to some of the comments about immediately clearing their credit. I don't think its a day to day situation here with BB, but something more along the lines of 6-8 months. It does look rather grim for BB at this point though. Personally, I do think that by 2010, we will live in a world without Blockbuster. I really hope that I am wrong.

[sp00ge]

Not to put words in his mouth, but I think he was referring to some of the comments about immediately clearing their credit. I don't think its a day to day situation here with BB, but something more along the lines of 6-8 months. It does look rather grim for BB at this point though. Personally, I do think that by 2010, we will live in a world without Blockbuster. I really hope that I am wrong.

Exactly. Everyone is acting like the sky is falling and we should duck and cover immediately. While it looks bad, I don't see any immediate danger.

But if anyone feels inclined, I'll buy your BBV credit for $.75 on the dollar. ;)

[io]

:rofl: at the people thinking they need to dump their credit by this weekend...

As others have said, they have at least until August, and then some time to figure out how to handle things. It could very well end up that nothing changes on the retail side at all. I think we'll have plenty of notice before they go under completely. Hell, haven't they been through this before already?

Anyway, I haven't even stepped foot in the place in a couple of weeks. I'm certainly not going to panic and dump my relatively low $175 on a bunch of new games or overpriced DVDs or something. I'll still wait it out for a B1G1 sale, and even then take it easy with the credit and only buy stuff I want for myself or that gets 2x or more at GS.

In other news, I heard from our old friend kunai... I asked him a couple of questions that I'm sure CAGs would want to know. Surprisingly, he didn't go nuts with the Vanilla Visas as we all thought he would - he said he got around 6. I know there were others here who way outdid that. Otherwise he is in the same boat as us - pretty much things have dried up on the BBV front. Of course he did go nuts with the Best Buy Silver members deals (Midnight Club and QoS) - though it seems like most of that was just to sell, and not trade to BBV (even before they nerfed the trade-in values).

I finally dug through some of my game piles and pulled out all the games I had bought at Target a few months back thinking they might be good flips at BBV. I should have done this much sooner as there has been no point keeping them for the last few weeks. But it was almost like found money - returned DMC4 (multiple copies), Jericho, Beijing 2008, and NBA 09. A lot of the receipts were set to expire in just a few days so I'm glad I finally got around to it.

[dys006]

I'm sure we will have some fire sale notice if they do go under....Bankruptcy is different than CC liquidation. Is BB getting the RED 360 by any chance?


I was told by one BBV clerk on Friday that they are getting it.

But when I think back on it now, he may just have been trying to get a preorder out of me.

[artego]

So the kunai'ing finally did them in?

[nietzsche74]

So the kunai'ing finally did them in?

I'm sure that's the prevailing theory...

I'm sure we will have some fire sale notice if they do go under....Bankruptcy is different than CC liquidation. Is BB getting the RED 360 by any chance?

Yup, Blockbuster is getting the red ring of death!

(You might not want to put "red" and "360" together in the same sentence again in the future, it's bad karma.)

[Slim Gatsby]

Now, io, here's the rub: On the chance that they are closing, do we make this the last BBV thread, start a new one at the next deal, or just hold off until the clearance and end at XXI?

[rs600cubed]

TIV as of 3/4:

Race Pro (360): $25

[JAR]

Tivs 3/3:

Samurai Warriors (Wii) - $12
LEGO Indiana Jones (360) - $10

[irishsoccermbw]

Blockbuster stock has skyrocketed up to .44 per share time to rejoice (they denied the bankruptcy rumors)

[Capa]

I just have gotten time to look into doing some game deal purchasing again, every BBV I've checked in town had zilch..evidentally around here, only certain stores got the repackaged shipments, I'm going to check those 2 stores tonight. (only 2 in the whole district of 14 or so stores got them).

[Snake2715]

Should I dump my credit?




Ok I am kiddng, but this is interesting news.

No good deals to spend my $35 left on....

[io]

Now, io, here's the rub: On the chance that they are closing, do we make this the last BBV thread, start a new one at the next deal, or just hold off until the clearance and end at XXI?

I'm going to make a new thread. I was waiting to coordinate with FoS over the second post, but given the changes in BBV trade-in values I'll probably just handle it myself. I'll make the new thread when I have soem time. I just spent the last 4 days dealing with sick children and then being sick myself, so I need to get some real work done now ;).

[io]

OK, the deed is done:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216693