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

[JAR]

BBV TiVs (12/13):

Wii
Chicken Shoot - $13
Cranium Kabookii - $16

360
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY - $35
Hail To the Chimp - $15

PS3
Blacksite: Area 51 - $20
DragonBall Z: Burst Limit - $23
Hail To the Chimp - $16
Legendary - $36

[Ragnorok64]

Guess I'll have to change MY avatar - that ought to really throw some people off ;).



Yeah, like where have you been? :lol:
As stated by someone else, they can make up whatever rule they want at their discretion. It sucks, though, when their decision is based on false info (they think you are stealing or whatever).


Well I realize that managers can basically pull rules out of thin air and everything, but for her to bring up incarceration with no basis is ridiculous.

[Bezerker]

It's stuck at that price. I wonder why...

Well, its kinda like a good song that gets stuck on your head.

:lol:

[irishsoccermbw]

For those of you buying Amazon gift cards with Visa Vanilla: either buy the cards in $50 increments and use the full $100, or buy a $99 and let them hold your $1 and then find a way to use it afterward. The $50 cards do not authorize any holds. Ordered my Asus EEE PC, now I can cut the flipping for a little bit.

Congrats :applause: Netbooks rock!!

[frankcastle]

i found another flip from bb - gs. i know a lot of people are using VV but i thought i would throw it out there. noticed yesterday that mk vs dc universe for ps3 is 32.99 used. trades to gs for 25 base so after 40% it is 32.99 - 35.

[io]

i found another flip from bb - gs. i know a lot of people are using VV but i thought i would throw it out there. noticed yesterday that mk vs dc universe for ps3 is 32.99 used. trades to gs for 25 base so after 40% it is 32.99 - 35.

Isn't that a just-released game? What are the chances of finding that used at any given Blockbuster? Unless they converted rentals over already, that is - which is a distinct possibility if they overbought it.

[frankcastle]

Isn't that a just-released game? What are the chances of finding that used at any given Blockbuster? Unless they converted rentals over already, that is - which is a distinct possibility if they overbought it.

im guessing thats what happened at least around here. i have seen a couple of them at different stores.

[dyeknom]

im guessing thats what happened at least around here. i have seen a couple of them at different stores.

That warrants me checking tomorrow, 30.00 is a good purchase price.

[io]

So I'm sitting here still up at 6am deciding if I want to go to TRU to get RB2 for the PS3 for $109 + $25 gift card. I already have it for 360, of course. This would just be for the PS3 I'm setting up upstairs (now have TV and couch - need stand for TV, then we're all set for Christmas). It would be so my son could play up there and free up our TV downstairs. Of course, I could move the 360 up there too and he could just play the one we have. So I figured why the hell do I need a third set of drums? :rofl:

But ultimately what it came down to was all the cheap credit I have. I'm sure the rest of you have had this problem. The deal is so great that I have an overwhelming desire to get in on it even though I don't really need the game. But beyond that, even if I didn't have any version of RB2 and really wanted to get it, I have so much cheap credit (especially at GS thanks to the perfect storm, to keep this on topic ;)) that buying it at the full $189.99 price at GS (or BBV) is really cheaper than the $84 it would be at TRU (counting the $25 gift card as a discount off the sale price of $109, even though you'd have to use it later on something else).

STILL, though, I'm feeling like I should run out right now. I'm trying to talk myself down here...

Reasons not to get PS3 RB2 bundle:

1) Have two sets of drums for 360 already - storage is an issue.
2) Have the game on 360 and we actually don't play it that much any more. Given how many games I have that I never have time to play it is also a time management issue. Neither me nor my son really needs to get into playing the same game on another system.
3) If I really wanted it, I could get it at GS for less than the TRU price minus the gift card. But of course I wouldn't do that simply due to the psychology of paying "full retail" for something I don't want that much (even if "full retail" at GS is cheap to me in real money terms).

Reasons to get it:

1) For now, the PS3 will be upstairs and away from the main TV/living/dining area. That would allow my oldest son to play up there and let the younger one play the Wii or my wife watch TV or just let us have some peace (when he plays we have to watch the baby all the time because he gets in the way, pulls on the guitars, pounds on the drums, etc).
2) It is shiny and new ;).
3) I'd feel like I got in on a great deal...

Eh, screw it, I'm going to bed.

[CocheseUGA]

Unfortunately, I can't find Ncaa 09 around here anywhere.

[Slim Gatsby]

none of the BBVs around know about he BBV Dark Knight Preorder Bonuses that have been meantioned on this thread (small framed art: 1 of the joker and 1 of three small pics).

For those who got them, where do you live? I have a feeling that my district, or perhaps even my state didn't get them at all. At one BBV, they called the district manager and he didn't know what i was talking about.

that was my BBV. The pieces weren't small framed posters, they were postcards. They may or may not have been actually licensed or just something the store made themselves (they're on Kodak photo paper) -- my store also didn't do the raffles, from what I saw.

Its a little late to be looking for them, though, with the movie being out for a week ;)

[dyeknom]

Eh, screw it, I'm going to bed.
Be glad you did, there was a line outside at 6 am today, I had to go to walmart to grab a Spike... and saw that line and thought twice about going for a rockband.

[salty tbone]

But beyond that, even if I didn't have any version of RB2 and really wanted to get it, I have so much cheap credit (especially at GS thanks to the perfect storm, to keep this on topic ;)) that buying it at the full $189.99 price at GS (or BBV) is really cheaper than the $84 it would be at TRU (counting the $25 gift card as a discount off the sale price of $109, even though you'd have to use it later on something else).


That's where Vanilla Visas have turned my world upside down. Before I hated spending cash on clearance items in Targets, TRU, Kmart, etc. because of all the store credit I had at BBV and GS. But now, minus the activation fee, you can take that store credit and use it anywhere.

I know in previous posts you said you were turned off by the idea of VVs turning flipping into a psuedo job, but I've kept my $100 card just for video game purchases. And it made buying 3.99 games at HWV that much easier since I had no credit there. :)

On a side note, this avatar business is driving me crazy. I know it's all in good fun, but I keep getting confused over who's writing what. It's made me realize how much I rely on avatars to identify CAGs.

[BarbblerElf]

On a side note, this avatar business is driving me crazy. I know it's all in good fun, but I keep getting confused over who's writing what. It's made me realize how much I rely on avatars to identify CAGs.
Yeah me too. It's a lot easier to see the avatar than to look for the name. Well for me anyway since I speed through the reading.

[viernes3am5]

That's where Vanilla Visas have turned my world upside down. Before I hated spending cash on clearance items in Targets, TRU, Kmart, etc. because of all the store credit I had at BBV and GS. But now, minus the activation fee, you can take that store credit and use it anywhere.

I know in previous posts you said you were turned off by the idea of VVs turning flipping into a psuedo job, but I've kept my $100 card just for video game purchases. And it made buying 3.99 games at HWV that much easier since I had no credit there. :)


I gotta agree with you on this one. Whereas before I would have ignored 1:2 cash flips from Target to BB, with VV I gladly do it since it is essentially using credit to double credit. As a result, more than likely, many of us will hit the trade limit much faster because the threshold for doing trades with poor ratios went down due to the implementation of the VV.

[animemaniac14]

I gotta agree with you on this one. Whereas before I would have ignored 1:2 cash flips from Target to BB, with VV I gladly do it since it is essentially using credit to double credit. As a result, more than likely, many of us will hit the trade limit much faster because the threshold for doing trades with poor ratios went down due to the implementation of the VV.

and this is the reason i have many friends, family, and one extra special g/f :bouncy:

[Rave Child]

It's stuck at that price. I wonder why...

I think I know why it's so sticky... Gross.

[lowlevel]

Wow, so I have hit up 3 GSs in Grand Rapids, MI today and I am very disappointed in that it looks like every store has been hit by a flipper. There wasn't a single viable flipping game at any of the three stores. I was devestated to see this. Hopefully I can find something at 2 more stores tomorrow.

EDIT: So, with the Gamecrazy coupon of buy any game 29.99 get any game 18.99 or less for free ( http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207408 ) going on this week, does anyone know of any games that might make good flips? I have a GC up by school, but have only stepped foot in it one time and that was just to see if they were running the used game sale that HWV and MG were.

I hear ya. I hit the Alpine Ave, Caledonia (just off Kalamazoo Ave), and Wilson St. stores --- all of them have been wiped clean of any of the decent flipping fodder. Probably doesn't help that the Employee Appreciation promotion is going on along side the B2G1 promo. I'm sure there are some employees cleaning house right now.

[h2dk]

So I'm sitting here still up at 6am deciding if I want to go to TRU to get RB2 for the PS3 for $109 + $25 gift card. I already have it for 360, of course. This would just be for the PS3 I'm setting up upstairs (now have TV and couch - need stand for TV, then we're all set for Christmas). It would be so my son could play up there and free up our TV downstairs. Of course, I could move the 360 up there too and he could just play the one we have. So I figured why the hell do I need a third set of drums? :rofl:....


A simpler solution...buy another 360 for upstairs. Cash out a couple VV and track down one of the new Jasper 360 Arcades (comes with flash memory as opposed to memory card...I think 155volts?). Then see if your CC still has the 20GB HD/Controller for $40.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

TIV from Friday for the list:

Facebreaker - PS3 - $13

[Armstrong x360a]

and this is the reason i have many friends, family, and one extra special g/f :bouncy:

Alright Capa, cool yer jets. ;)

[animemaniac14]

capa? is that an insult? seriously tho...im not sure whether Capa has become synonymous with "people who abuse the system" or something like that?

[Armstrong x360a]

capa? is that an insult? seriously tho...im not sure whether Capa has become synonymous with "people who abuse the system" or something like that?

Haha, I was just referring to the fact that he uses everyone under the sun to trade for him at BBV, ie mom, GF, hot stripper, etc. Just giving you a hard time, sheesh. :)

[animemaniac14]

Haha, I was just referring to the fact that he uses everyone under the sun to trade for him at BBV, ie mom, GF, hot stripper, etc. Just giving you a hard time, sheesh. :)

lol i know. Actually i wasn't mad at all..just genuinely curious about the new BBV lingo trend various contributors in this thread have started 8-)

[Bezerker]

Interesting, The OP shows Blacksite PS3 as being $23 but I just got $20 for it. AFAIK, tomorrow is still the day for change as AITD still got $23.

[nakanenui]

So I'm sitting here still up at 6am deciding if I want to go to TRU to get RB2 for the PS3 for $109 + $25 gift card. I already have it for 360, of course. This would just be for the PS3 I'm setting up upstairs (now have TV and couch - need stand for TV, then we're all set for Christmas). It would be so my son could play up there and free up our TV downstairs. Of course, I could move the 360 up there too and he could just play the one we have. So I figured why the hell do I need a third set of drums? :rofl:

But ultimately what it came down to was all the cheap credit I have. I'm sure the rest of you have had this problem. The deal is so great that I have an overwhelming desire to get in on it even though I don't really need the game. But beyond that, even if I didn't have any version of RB2 and really wanted to get it, I have so much cheap credit (especially at GS thanks to the perfect storm, to keep this on topic ;)) that buying it at the full $189.99 price at GS (or BBV) is really cheaper than the $84 it would be at TRU (counting the $25 gift card as a discount off the sale price of $109, even though you'd have to use it later on something else).

STILL, though, I'm feeling like I should run out right now. I'm trying to talk myself down here...

Reasons not to get PS3 RB2 bundle:

1) Have two sets of drums for 360 already - storage is an issue.
2) Have the game on 360 and we actually don't play it that much any more. Given how many games I have that I never have time to play it is also a time management issue. Neither me nor my son really needs to get into playing the same game on another system.
3) If I really wanted it, I could get it at GS for less than the TRU price minus the gift card. But of course I wouldn't do that simply due to the psychology of paying "full retail" for something I don't want that much (even if "full retail" at GS is cheap to me in real money terms).

Reasons to get it:

1) For now, the PS3 will be upstairs and away from the main TV/living/dining area. That would allow my oldest son to play up there and let the younger one play the Wii or my wife watch TV or just let us have some peace (when he plays we have to watch the baby all the time because he gets in the way, pulls on the guitars, pounds on the drums, etc).
2) It is shiny and new ;).
3) I'd feel like I got in on a great deal...

Eh, screw it, I'm going to bed.

Must... Resist... Dont... Need... It... Now
Even if it is cheap now, it will always be cheaper later, so use your credit and cash on things you need now, and pick up things you 'might want but dont need immediately' later.

[Draknight]

TIV

Top Spin Tennis 3 - PS3 - $13 (lost out on this one) :bomb:

[Ragnorok64]

Well my Legendary's are showing up as "Backordered" I wonder if I should just cancel the order and make it 3 Oblivions? Thing is it was already charged to the VV so there's not enough on it to make the second purchase. I did get a second one today so I guess I could put it on that...

Edit: That the heck! It keeps failing when I try to cancel my order. I keep getting "The order maintenance system was unable to process your request." Arrrg I'll have to send them an email.

[io]

That's where Vanilla Visas have turned my world upside down. Before I hated spending cash on clearance items in Targets, TRU, Kmart, etc. because of all the store credit I had at BBV and GS. But now, minus the activation fee, you can take that store credit and use it anywhere.

I know in previous posts you said you were turned off by the idea of VVs turning flipping into a psuedo job, but I've kept my $100 card just for video game purchases. And it made buying 3.99 games at HWV that much easier since I had no credit there. :)

On a side note, this avatar business is driving me crazy. I know it's all in good fun, but I keep getting confused over who's writing what. It's made me realize how much I rely on avatars to identify CAGs.

Yeah, the VV's are definitely changing things up. The only reason I went to Best Buy to buy some blu-rays for $19.99 was that I was able to use the VV. Without that I would have passed. However, the RB2 sets are $109, making use of the VV not possible. Now, sure, I could buy them with a normal card, then buy groceries or something with the VV and say it 'counted' towards the RB2. But that is a slipperly slope that will tempt me into abusing this whole trade-in scheme - I'd be tempted to get too many other things with BBV credit turned into VVs. As it is, I must be dangerously close to the $10K cap.

About the avatars - yeah, I hear you. But since everyone else diluted the impact of my standard one I had to go to this one (which I've used before by the way). And now that that is being abused, I will have to go to my third one soon. I'm hesitant, though, since is is a picture of one of my kids. I'm scared to see what these guys do to that :lol:.

A simpler solution...buy another 360 for upstairs. Cash out a couple VV and track down one of the new Jasper 360 Arcades (comes with flash memory as opposed to memory card...I think 155volts?). Then see if your CC still has the 20GB HD/Controller for $40.

Yeah, I thought about that. What is the implication of logging in to both 360's, though? Do you have to recover the gamertag (which I've never done) every time you switch? I could see wanting to go back and forth a lot.

And CC might still have the what now? I must have missed that deal. There's a controller/20GB combo pack? I haven't been to CC in ages.

And wow - I am out of the loop as I've never heard of this flash memory thing. That makes sense though because a GS dude was telling a customer last night about the arcade version having some sort of integrated memory card which made no sense to me. I thought he was just misusing "integrated" when he meant "included" :lol:.

In other news, the weather here means leaving my house is not a good idea. So much for going to Sears to get some Singstar bundles and trading that last Oblviion GotY. Hopefully that holds tomorrow.

[Ragnorok64]

Did you use a VV ragnarok? If so, remember those are not reloadable.

Returns can still go back on them though if I'm reading the fine print correctly.

[dyeknom]

Ragnarok: Did you use a VV? If so, remember those are not reloadable (including refunds AFAIK)




About the avatars - yeah, I hear you. But since everyone else diluted the impact of my standard one I had to go to this one (which I've used by the way). And now that that is being abused, I will have to go to my third one soon. I'm hesitant, though, since is is a picture of one of my kids. I'm scared to see what these guys do to that :lol:.


:) That's a line that shouldn't be crossed by forumgoers... so I'm definitely done messing with the avatars after this one. We do heart you tho... :)

[Ragnorok64]

Ragnarok: Did you use a VV? If so, remember those are not reloadable (including refunds AFAIK)




:) That's a line that shouldn't be crossed by forumgoers... so I'm definitely done messing with the avatars after this one. We do heart you tho... :)
Wait I sec, how did I just respond to you before your post appeared in the thread order?

Edit: and now I'm after you again. Does editing posts normally kick them to the bottom?

In any case, the little card holder agreement sheet has a section specifically covering Returned or Exchanged Merchandise. From what I read I should be fine. I'll just have to not use this card for a while till everything settles into place.

I just got off the phone with customer service and all the ordering and recrediting going on may take the card close to it's limit if it stacks at once. Good thing the only other thing I used this card for was one meal.

Also to totally allay any concerns.

from the FAQ (https://www.vanillavisa.com/faq.html) (it's number 8 actually but appears as number 1 in the quote. Weird.)



How are merchandise returns processed?
If you are entitled to a refund for goods or services obtained with your Card, you agree to accept credits to the Balance on your Card in place of cash. The credit will reflect on the Card within 30 days.

Note: Any credits that exceed the face value of the Card may be declined or take up to 30 days to process.

[DJP519]

What is the implication of logging in to both 360's, though? Do you have to recover the gamertag (which I've never done) every time you switch? I could see wanting to go back and forth a lot.



Save your gamertag on a memory unit, and just carry it back and forth between the two consoles. If you don't get one with a new Arcade, you can find them used at GS for under $40, and use cheap credit, of course.

[h2dk]

Yeah, I thought about that. What is the implication of logging in to both 360's, though? Do you have to recover the gamertag (which I've never done) every time you switch? I could see wanting to go back and forth a lot.

And CC might still have the what now? I must have missed that deal. There's a controller/20GB combo pack? I haven't been to CC in ages.

And wow - I am out of the loop as I've never heard of this flash memory thing. That makes sense though because a GS dude was telling a customer last night about the arcade version having some sort of integrated memory card which made no sense to me. I thought he was just misusing "integrated" when he meant "included" :lol:.

CC has some "leftover" BF deal...refurb 20GB w/ wireless controller for $39.99. The new Jasper has 256mb flash memory (presumably for the NXE) in lieu of the 256mb memory card. Transferring the gamertag would be a pain, but you could always set your kids up with a silver account on the 2nd 360.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

that was my BBV. The pieces weren't small framed posters, they were postcards. They may or may not have been actually licensed or just something the store made themselves (they're on Kodak photo paper) -- my store also didn't do the raffles, from what I saw.

Its a little late to be looking for them, though, with the movie being out for a week ;)

I bought the blu ray at BBV the first day it came out and they said to comeback later so they can find the preorder bonuses (which apparently dont exist). I saw tdk 6 times in IMAX. I wouldnt wait a week to buy it. It's the reason I have a PS3.;););)

[Sinnbox]

ok, I was thinking, we should def get a group of people together in the morning to start calling BBV's in the New England states to get TIV's as soon as they open. then hopefully we will have a list of what TIV's held so we can start our flipping frenzy again. I'm kinda sad that GS dosent have a good promo this week though. I'm hoping Monster Jam's TIV held since it is such a cheap flip. I also found several copies of Oblivion:GOTY at local mom and pop stores that I'm hoping to Price match to GS's 26.99 price since i have hundreds of $ of credit there from the last B1G1@BBV.

[animemaniac14]

im gonna make a bunch of calls in the morning for BBV TIVs so ill report here as soon as i know :)

[akokonas]

just wanted to say thank you BB for my brand new Sony 40' XBR5 the VV help pay for 300 of that 1200 dollar TV

[jer7583]

I woke up and checked the store locator - Found 2 new Legendary PS3's traded in yesterday! Awesome!

I'll be calling in the morning too to see what updated/changed. My store now has like 3x each of Legendary (PS3 and 360 3 each) Smash court Tennis, Monster Jam, Oblivion, and Infinite Undiscovery.. Need to start spreading the love!

[Yanksfan]

To add to ones not documented (that I know of):

Dead Space - 360 - $25 TIV
NCAA March Madness 07 - 360 - $1

Dead Space surprises me greatly. I can't believe that a decent game like that has already dropped. Ah well, I kept it for now.

[megma42]

TIV for Frontlines on the 360 was quoted to me as $12 today.

[io]

Well, I had this grand plan to head out to Gamecrazy for the BBV trade-in price match of Oblivion, then head up to TRU to get Soul Bubbles for free ($9.99 + $10 GC) and perhaps pick up a PS3 RB2 if they still had them. Then I was going to go to the Mall to get some Singstar bundles at Sears. Oh, and then hit up a few HWV stores and maybe a Blockbuster to trade one of the Singstar bundles.

In reality, I made it all the way up to the GC (about half way to the Mall) and the road conditions were so bad I was slipping all over the place in the GC parking lot. I did manage to do the TIV price match so hooray on that. But then as I started to head up to the Mall, traffic on the freeway slowed to a crawl and it was because everyone had to put on chains. Not having any, and being in a 1995 Saturn, I got off the next exit, turned around and went home (very slowly). So I spent about an hour and a half driving to do a single $36.75 trade at Gamecrazy. I can't believe I had planned to do all that other stuff :rofl:.

It will only be worse tomorrow as when I got home stuff started to freeze up (it was melting when I left which is why I thought I'd be OK - plus it was way worse up there than at home). I won't be able to head out tomorrow at all - probably not even locally.

I posted this in the TRU Soul Bubbles thread, but you guys may be more accomodating. I'd like to get that game nice n' cheap. If anyone is heading there I'd appreciate someone snagging me one. It is $9.99 and you get a $10 gift card with purchase. I'd pay for shipping plus a few bucks and you could keep the card of course. The sale/GC deal is only today and Monday, so I'm definitely going to miss out on that myself.

[animemaniac14]

^^ and this is why i stayed home today :-D

[Bezerker]

^^ and this is why i stayed home today :-D

Because you know it snows way too much in Georgia ;-).

It looks like Blockbuster.com is selling Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core for $17.99 NEW + s&h/tax. The picture is wrong, but the description is correct.

http://www.blockbuster.com/games/catalog/gameDetails/5352

[doubledown]

I believe my question was missed...but does Blockbuster sell Starbucks cards (if so, what amounts?)

I'm going to try and buy a VV card tomorrow to get the rest of my XMAS gifts also. Are they activated right away?

[Ragnorok64]

Well, I had this grand plan to head out to Gamecrazy for the BBV trade-in price match of Oblivion, then head up to TRU to get Soul Bubbles for free ($9.99 + $10 GC) and perhaps pick up a PS3 RB2 if they still had them. Then I was going to go to the Mall to get some Singstar bundles at Sears. Oh, and then hit up a few HWV stores and maybe a Blockbuster to trade one of the Singstar bundles.

In reality, I made it all the way up to the GC (about half way to the Mall) and the road conditions were so bad I was slipping all over the place in the GC parking lot. I did manage to do the TIV price match so hooray on that. But then as I started to head up to the Mall, traffic on the freeway slowed to a crawl and it was because everyone had to put on chains. Not having any, and being in a 1995 Saturn, I got off the next exit, turned around and went home (very slowly). So I spent about an hour and a half driving to do a single $36.75 trade at Gamecrazy. I can't believe I had planned to do all that other stuff :rofl:.

It will only be worse tomorrow as when I got home stuff started to freeze up (it was melting when I left which is why I thought I'd be OK - plus it was way worse up there than at home). I won't be able to head out tomorrow at all - probably not even locally.

I posted this in the TRU Soul Bubbles thread, but you guys may be more accomodating. I'd like to get that game nice n' cheap. If anyone is heading there I'd appreciate someone snagging me one. It is $9.99 and you get a $10 gift card with purchase. I'd pay for shipping plus a few bucks and you could keep the card of course. The sale/GC deal is only today and Monday, so I'm definitely going to miss out on that myself.
At least you didn't get stuck on a closed road for an hour like I did on Fri. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5239698&postcount=354) (also, at least people seemed to actually acknowledge your story)

[Lethal04]

I believe my question was missed...but does Blockbuster sell Starbucks cards (if so, what amounts?)

I'm going to try and buy a VV card tomorrow to get the rest of my XMAS gifts also. Are they activated right away?

no, but you could probably buy a starbucks gc with a visa vanilla card

[sp00ge]

But then as I started to head up to the Mall, traffic on the freeway slowed to a crawl and it was because everyone had to put on chains. Not having any, and being in a 1995 Saturn, I got off the next exit, turned around and went home (very slowly).

Chains? People there are pansies... :lol: And I though people who use snow tires were bad. ;)

I live in the hills of PA and when we get bad storms, the roads can go unplowed for hours. Nothing more exhilarating that driving down a steep grade (Eisenhower Blvd, for those who are local) with 1/2 foot of snow and very little traction. Makes me thankful for a manual transmission in my 98 Neon.

[io]

Chains? People there are pansies... :lol: And I though people who use snow tires were bad. ;)

I live in the hills of PA and when we get bad storms, the roads can go unplowed for hours. Nothing more exhilarating that driving down a steep grade (Eisenhower Blvd, for those who are local) with 1/2 foot of snow and very little traction. Makes me thankful for a manual transmission in my 98 Neon.

The giant Interstate traffic conditions sign said that chains were required in the metro area (and this was heading in). So they had to ;). Since I didn't have any, I had to turn around - though it was probably a good idea anyway.

EDIT: Ragnorok - I read your story the other day. That sounded like a nightmare. I was glad that I didn't really encounter any trouble - which was sort of the point I was trying to make (not very well I guess) ;).

[Ragnorok64]

I was just quoted a BBV TiV value for Soul Bubbles of 4.50. Can anyone confirm?

[jer7583]

io I have an extra Soul Bubbles for you. Send me your info in PM!

[Bezerker]

I was just quoted a BBV TiV value for Soul Bubbles of 4.50. Can anyone confirm?

Trade it to FYE for $12.50.

BTW I looked around on Blockbuster.com. It looks like they have quite a few of the PSX Final Fantasy games, and quite a few PS2 RPG boxsets that have been OOP (Wild Arms 5, Growlanser, etc)

[doubledown]

no, but you could probably buy a starbucks gc with a visa vanilla card

Thanks...maybe I will just get two $100 GC or a $100 and a $50. I just hate spending my money on that as it is my gaming fund....oh well, gifts need to be bought. Already bought a Macy's GC with my credit as I know I needed sometihng specific to that store.

[bardiya27]

Sears in Sunnyvale had two PS3 Singstar bundles but they were ringing up as 59.99

[mkernan]

Wall-E PS3 TIV: $20

Saw all these prices on new copies of games today:

360
Tomb Raider Anniversary $22.99
Viva Pinata: Party Animals $11.99
Frontlines $21.99

PS3
Singstar bundle with mics $44.99
Dirt $22.99
Skate $17.99

[$hady]

Haven't been trading in a while but finally swung in and used some credit on a new MGS4 @ $37.99.

Asked about that Soul Bubble game from the other thread and it brings $4.50.

[tianxia]

Got my first VV card today. What are the good online cash flips people have been going for? Stuff off Gamefly or Amazon, I'm assuming.

[CocheseUGA]

Isn't Frontlines $10 this week somewhere?

[sandman8288]

Isn't Frontlines $10 this week somewhere?

Best Buy

[dinovelvet]

These TIVS held on Sunday :

360 Enemy territory Quake Wars : $22 (still $10 at Gamefly!)
360 Infinite Undiscovery : $28.50
360 Oblivion GOTY : $35

[ave1]

Well, I pretty much went whole hog on the "Hail to the Chimp" PS3 and Xbox360 trade-ins this weekend. I managed to find two of these at a going-out-of-business Circuit City (where you get an additional 40% off the already low $9 price). Turned $5 games for the 360 into $15 of BBV credit!

I also bought up HttCs at a couple other circuit cities (for the full $9 price) and turned each of these PS3 games into $16.

As of right now, I've managed to build up my Value Card credit to a bit over $100.

Couldn't find any of the Gamestop heavy hitters in the B2G1 deal like Oblivion, Legendary, or the Monster Jam games, unfortunately (in over five different locations) so my Value Card isn't building up anywhere near the kind of value I was seeing last year. . . but I'm not complaining. "Hail to the Chimp" has treated me well.

[Sinnbox]

These TIVS held on Sunday :

360 Enemy territory Quake Wars : $22 (still $10 at Gamefly!)
360 Infinite Undiscovery : $28.50
360 Oblivion GOTY : $35

Someone correct me if i'm wrong but dont BBV's TIVS only change on monday mornings? I'm just saying this because It seems half this thread is people confirming already confirmed TIV's. I'm just going to suggest that if the TIV is already posted in FOS's post(the 3rd one in this thread) that we give it a rest untill it drops.

[nakanenui]

On an 'maybe i won a wii from that damn contest' news, I just realized that the address on my receipts has the correct street address, but the city and zip are completely wrong. And so I need to go in and correct that and maybe find out who won the wii from that store just in case... oops.

[dyeknom]

On an 'maybe i won a wii from that damn contest' news, I just realized that the address on my receipts has the correct street address, but the city and zip are completely wrong. And so I need to go in and correct that and maybe find out who won the wii from that store just in case... oops.

That happened to me as well :/

[Friend of Sonic]

Thanks for the tips on the games on Blockbuster.com, but the shipping is killer. 11.91 for first class shipping for three games. :-s
I'll probably wind up picking up the GBA RPG game I wanted-- Juka and the Monophonic Menace for 7.XX. Never heard of it.

[DarkRider23]

Just noticed today that Lost Odyssey had a really great price. I wasn't planning on buying it, but for cheap credit I just can't resist.

[gi60]

^ how much is it?

[viernes3am5]

Someone correct me if i'm wrong but dont BBV's TIVS only change on monday mornings? I'm just saying this because It seems half this thread is people confirming already confirmed TIV's. I'm just going to suggest that if the TIV is already posted in FOS's post(the 3rd one in this thread) that we give it a rest untill it drops.

Yeah, they change on Monday so we'll have to wait a few hours to see what held and what didn't.

[dyeknom]

^ how much is it?
First post

[mvp828]

This might help some people out who are missing covers for their games:

www.thecoverproject.net/ (http://www.thecoverproject.net/)

or www.cdcovers.cc (http://www.cdcovers.cc) is a good one as well :-D

or http://www.vgboxart.com/ might help people too.

Io, I was just wondering if it would be possible to get these links added into one of the first posts for future reference.

Also I was wondering how successful these printouts are whenusing them at BB for trade-ins?

P.S. Has anyone found a Legendary PS3 cover art yet?

[gi60]

Dyknom, I thought he got a new lower price. I know about the 1st post. Thanks for nothing.

MVP, printout works as long as the barcode readable. You can modify the barcode if necessary by going to upcdatabase.com and paste it over.

[stone1061]

Anticipating the B1G1 at BB next week, i've been scouting my local stores for stuff I want and stuff that might be flippable to GS.
I got one store that has Marvel Ultimate Alliance for PSP(14.99) and Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destrcution Xbox(12.99). I don't know if i'll get to playing them but i've been watching that MUA for PSP sit there since the last sale, waiting for it to drop in price.
I'll have to keep an eye out for DS games now too since my kids are playing them. "Smart Girls Club", "Nintendogs" and "Cooking mama" are all they play right now.
Going thru Gamestop TIV's, not much looks worthwhile with the current promo. Last time the sale at BB did not include Wii or PS3 games, even though they raised prices to make all of them over $14.99 anyway. This time around there are quite a few Wii games that would qualify, any insider knowledge if they are going to be part of the sale?

IO: could the original post add a glossary section of popular terms in this thread. I'd suggest "Kunai", "Capa", "Bukkake", "Jr. Detective", "TIV".

off topic: 15 wii sports sold, 10 to go. I keep raising the price and they still keep selling. Frickin' Wii-diculous.

[nietzsche74]

IO: could the original post add a glossary section of popular terms in this thread. I'd suggest "Kunai", "Capa", "Bukkake", "Jr. Detective", "TIV".

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Have you guys seen those old halloween figures still around at some BBVs? (Pinhead, Beetlejuice, Michael Myers). If any of you see them under $9.99, can you please report it here on this thread and send me a PM about it?

I'd really appreciate the help. My BBVs dont always mark stuff down in a timely manner and I don't want to be too big of a pest asking constantly for price checks.

$9.99 is still just a little too much when VVs are around, but if they hit $7.49 or $4.99, I'll bite.

Thanks

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

IO: could the original post add a glossary section of popular terms in this thread. I'd suggest "Kunai", "Capa", "Bukkake", "Jr. Detective", "TIV".

No joke, I think this is a great idea. I think you should include all of those "CAG Vocab Words" (copyright pending), except "Bukkake." I feel strongly that if you are a male, and you are using the internet right now, you already know what bukkake is.:applause:

[Friend of Sonic]

I can work on a list of vocabulary, unless you have the time to do it, IO. Let me know.

[JJSP]

"Bukkake", as in "Dragonball Z: Bukkake Trenchcoat 3". If you're trading in the Wii version, make sure you get one that doesn't have the bonus DVD. Blockbuster doesn't like Bukkake DVD's.

[lukewin]

here's a BB/GR ? for you guys. I really took it to BB/GR back when GR first opened back in 2004/2005, with the trade 2 (later 3), get 1 for $4.99. Between going between them and GS (B2G1F for trade fodder), I am pretty sure I hit a 10k limit, since there were multiple BB/GR that I hit up. I will admit, that sometimes, I flipped the $4.99 BB/GR game back to them, b/c of the high TIV, and to keep my out of pocket expenses low. After that deal died though, the only time I bought anything from BB/GR was if there was a B1G1 or if I stumbled upon a cheap, yet rare game.

I decided to step back into the BB/GR waters, b/c I'm sitting on a lot of GS credit from HWV flips. I got a Legendary (PS3) and a Oblivion GOTY (360) to trade in. When I went back to a BB/GR, I didn't have my membership card, and the clerk "said" she couldn't pull me up by my driver's license or anything. Did she do me a favor and delete/ignore a possibly banned account, or do memberships get purged if not used in so long? She created a new account for me, and I got $71 for the 2 games. Just wondering, thanks for any answers in advance.

[dinovelvet]

Someone correct me if i'm wrong but dont BBV's TIVS only change on monday mornings? I'm just saying this because It seems half this thread is people confirming already confirmed TIV's. I'm just going to suggest that if the TIV is already posted in FOS's post(the 3rd one in this thread) that we give it a rest untill it drops.

They have changed on Sundays in the past. And if there were no posts confirming TIVs, then this thread would be 99% devoted to how much people were getting for Wii Sports on ebay...

[Bezerker]

Did she do me a favor and delete/ignore a possibly banned account, or do memberships get purged if not used in so long? She created a new account for me, and I got $71 for the 2 games.

When I got back into flipping, there was one Gamerush I hadn't traded to in at least 3 years (the good ol TRU & CC flip days). They said my account wasn't setup for trades so I had to sign a new authorization. Wasnt a big deal. It just made me wonder if I was maybe previously banned at the store, as I didn't have any problem with the other Gamerush I went to.

Speaking of the CC Flips, I thought of a great game to go with Cranium Bukkake, Mark Ecko: Contents Under Pressure

[irishsoccermbw]

Io, I was just wondering if it would be possible to get these links added into one of the first posts for future reference.

Also I was wondering how successful these printouts are whenusing them at BB for trade-ins?

P.S. Has anyone found a Legendary PS3 cover art yet?

I use the covers from cdcovers.cc pretty often (once a month maybe, and most recently a copy of Legendary 360) and they have always worked swimmingly, even scan.

[animemaniac14]

it's 10 AM...do you know where your Trade-In Value is?

[Sinnbox]

^lol

[Sinnbox]

TIV's
Oblivion: GOTY: $35
Smash Court Tennis 3: $15

I felt bad asking for abunch of TIV's I'll let someone else ask about the rest.

[animemaniac14]

Good and Bad:

:ps3:
Bourne Conspiracy - $26 (SWEET!!)
Legendary - $36
Golden Axe: Beast Rider - $26

:360:
Zoids: Assault - $28.50 (SWEET!)
Smash Court Tennis 3 - $15
Quake Wars: Enemy Territory - $6 (OUCH!)

[Sinnbox]

Good and Bad:

:360:

Quake Wars: Enemy Territory - $6 (OUCH!)

Hopefully that means it will be in the B1G1 sale!!I wouldnt mind grabbing a copy.

[animemaniac14]

I use the covers from cdcovers.cc pretty often (once a month maybe, and most recently a copy of Legendary 360) and they have always worked swimmingly, even scan.

totally random but thought i'd ask anyway...does anyone have the LEGO batman (PS2) cover? I can't find it on ANY of those sites and it's very odd...should be at least a somewhat popular game...

[PhoenixAZ]

TIV held for HttC (X360) $15 and Cranium Kabooki (Wii) $16 per Albany, NY BBV moments ago.

[deadlykeyboard]

Is the Socom:Confrontation bundle still $44.95?

[JAGII]

More bad news:

:wii:

Alone in the Dark - $9

Watch my copy from Gamefly come today :bomb:

[irishsoccermbw]

TIV held for HttC (X360) $15 and Cranium Kabooki (Wii) $16 per Albany, NY BBV moments ago.

Bukkake will never die!!!!

[dyeknom]

totally random but thought i'd ask anyway...does anyone have the LEGO batman (PS2) cover? I can't find it on ANY of those sites and it's very odd...should be at least a somewhat popular game...

I thought I did, but it turned out to be a hollywood video cover.

[thebob101]

TIVs:

AitD (Wii)- $9 (big drop)
Monster Jam (360)- $22
Quake Wars (360)- $22
Golden Axe (ps3)- $26

[tianxia]

When did we decide that BBV was going to do a B1G1 for sure?

Too bad Gamestop's still doing the 5/30% and not the 2/$10. Sounds like the 2/$10 would have been more helpful in this case.

[magus83]

Yeah would like to know some details on the B1G1 also, would be sweet if this was true.

[Sinnbox]

TIVs:
Quake Wars (360)- $22


Oh-Oh, we have 2 conflicting TIVs for this, which is correct? $6, or $22?

[Xfactor4]

TIVs:

AitD (Wii)- $9 (big drop)
Monster Jam (360)- $22
Quake Wars (360)- $22
Golden Axe (ps3)- $26

So is Quake Wars $22 or only $6 ?? :D

EDIT : D'oohhhh...DUP question#-o

[theeipi]

Is the $10,000 trade cap actually confirmed? Does it really extend through the lifetime of flipping? I can't imagine that I'm not way past that.

To get $1000 at BBV in credit, for instance, I probably traded in about $700 worth of games from Gamestop. That $700 at GS probably came from about $400 at BBV. That in turn probably came from about 250 at GS which would have come from $150 at BBV which came from $100 at GS which came from $60 at BBV which probably came from like $30 cash.

The point is that to get $1000 in credit, I probably traded in about $1600 towards the cap.

When I was active in upstate NY, I once sold $2000 in gift cards on ebay, bought about $1500 worth of games to trade into Gamestop and preordered 5 360's, bought about 200 movies ($1000 in credit) and gave away about $1000 in giftcards. That's about $5500 in credit just there, and it probably totalled about $8000 or so in flipping to get there.

Down here in Florida, I have bought 3 PS3's ($1400 total), a wii ($275), 2 DS's ($250), 7 VV's ($700). This was all active flipping between BBV and GS so that $2600 probably came from about $4500 in trade ins. I also have had the 2 movie/game passes for 6 months now ($220) and bought a bunch of personal games to play ($300).

I do have the luxury of having 3 different accounts based on different government IDs, different addresses, and different credit cards, and I actively trade on all of them, but still on my old NY account I don't see how I couldn't have passed the $10000 mark.

[BarbblerElf]

Is the $10,000 trade cap actually confirmed? Does it really extend through the lifetime of flipping? I can't imagine that I'm not way past that.

To get $1000 at BBV in credit, for instance, I probably traded in about $700 worth of games from Gamestop. That $700 at GS probably came from about $400 at BBV. That in turn probably came from about 250 at GS which would have come from $150 at BBV which came from $100 at GS which came from $60 at BBV which probably came from like $30 cash.

The point is that to get $1000 in credit, I probably traded in about $1600 towards the cap.

When I was active in upstate NY, I once sold $2000 in gift cards on ebay, bought about $1500 worth of games to trade into Gamestop and preordered 5 360's, bought about 200 movies ($1000 in credit) and gave away about $1000 in giftcards. That's about $5500 in credit just there, and it probably totalled about $8000 or so in flipping to get there.

Down here in Florida, I have bought 3 PS3's ($1400 total), a wii ($275), 2 DS's ($250), 7 VV's ($700). This was all active flipping between BBV and GS so that $2600 probably came from about $4500 in trade ins. I also have had the 2 movie/game passes for 6 months now ($220) and bought a bunch of personal games to play ($300).

I do have the luxury of having 3 different accounts based on different government IDs, different addresses, and different credit cards, and I actively trade on all of them, but still on my old NY account I don't see how I couldn't have passed the $10000 mark.

I think the 10K mark is only when trading into BBV not gamestop.

[irishsoccermbw]

I do have the luxury of having 3 different accounts based on different government IDs, different addresses, and different credit cards.

There is your answer, different IDs and credit cards. Your in their system multiple times as opposed to just being in there once.

[Civickid96]

Good thing I traded my 3 copies of AitD :wii: last night when they were $23. :bomb:
--Michael

[Animal7390]

anyone know where i can find the gamestop price drop thread, the most recent one?

[Sinnbox]

I think the 10K mark is only when trading into BBV not gamestop.
I think he was only talking about BBV credit.

[Rave Child]

Hopefully that means it will be in the B1G1 sale!!I wouldnt mind grabbing a copy.

I think they generally have a $6 TIV for games priced $9.99, so it ought to qualify.

[Xfactor4]

Good thing I traded my 3 copies of AitD :wii: last night when they were $23. :bomb:
--Michael

:bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb: Just my luck ! My 3 copies NEW for $9.99 from Amazon are set to arrive today and my Gamefly 4 copies USED for $8.57 are supposed to come tomorrow !!

Oh well !!! You win some, you lose some !

[thebob101]

I saw the two different TIVs for Quake Wars. I just traded it in at 10:30 am EST. Not sure why AitD dropped, but Quake Wars didn't. Strange things are amuck at the Circle K.

[horriblehager]

i got two extra copies come this week sometime. AGGGRRR

[Xfactor4]

I saw the two different TIVs for Quake Wars. I just traded it in at 10:30 am EST. Not sure why AitD dropped, but Quake Wars didn't. Strange things are amuck at the Circle K.

Can any of you EAST COAST CAG's confirm Quake Wars TIV ?? My BBV is not open here in California yet.

[Animal7390]

just called confirmed TIV

360 - quake wars - 22
ps3 - singstar bundle - 36

[Friend of Sonic]

Animal beat me to it, I just called and confirmed Quake Wars at 22. So, I'm not sure what's up with the 6 dollar quote. We'll let the other guy explain that one. Thanks Animal.

Also, corporate dude hasn't called me back. He better hurry up.

[Animal7390]

ya i live in new england so i try to call in the morning, work permitting, to get updates. i wish i could find the updated price drops at gs thread.

[jer7583]

Big thanks to everyone updating TIVs.

Looks like the only casualty this week is finally Alone in the Dark Wii. Business as usual resumes with oblivion GOTY, Legendary, Monster Jam, Smash Court Tennis, and Singstar.

[Quintox]

Big thanks to everyone updating TIVs.

Looks like the only casualty this week is finally Alone in the Dark Wii. Business as usual resumes with oblivion GOTY, Legendary, Monster Jam, Smash Court Tennis, and Singstar.

Is Smash Court Tennis barcode now working?

[WeaponX2099]

just called confirmed TIV

360 - quake wars - 22
ps3 - singstar bundle - 36

thank you for singstar bundle TIV

[Xfactor4]

ya i live in new england so i try to call in the morning, work permitting, to get updates. i wish i could find the updated price drops at gs thread.

Thanks for confirming the Quake Wars TIV.

Here's the thread you are looking for bro..

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182391&highlight=gamestop+price+drops

[jer7583]

Is Smash Court Tennis barcode now working?

No but I never had any issue with employees looking it up manually. It's $8.99 used at GS - $15 TIV at BBV last I saw.

[Xfactor4]

No but I never had any issue with employees looking it up manually. It's $8.99 used at GS - $15 TIV at BBV last I saw.

Its also only $9.99 NEW at GS so decent filler flip if you are looking at converting credit and making $4-$5 in the process ! PLUS it is far more readily available NEW vs USED. :D

Also, Monster Jam 360 is only $14.99 NEW and gets $22 TIV, also WIDELY available in multiples at GS stores..

[Animal7390]

no problem guys. just got back from lunch and had no problem purchasing a vv with a giftcard. maybe because i picked up some stuff to trade back to gs but none the less. thanks for the link xfactor.

[nietzsche74]

Oh-Oh, we have 2 conflicting TIVs for this, which is correct? $6, or $22?

Obviously someone phoned-in for Quake Wars, and got the Quake 3 TIV from the employee by mistake. Same sort of thing happened to me: wanted to check out a review for the console versions in my back issues of Game Informer- couldn't find it, but then stumbled upon it by accident a few days later as "Enemy Territory - Quake Wars." I bet that's what it's called in their system.

[Friend of Sonic]

Obviously someone phoned-in for Quake Wars, and got the Quake 3 TIV from the employee by mistake. Same sort of thing happened to me: wanted to cheack out a review for the console versions in my back issues of Game Informer- couldn't find it, but then stumbled upon it by accident a few days later as "Enemy Territory - Quake Wars." I bet that's what it's called in their system.
Yes, it is in their system as that. He wanted to know the full title and soon as I said, "Enemy Territory" he said, "Oh, okay."

[SkyGheNe]

Two copies of mario galaxy were at my blockbuster...

19.99 and 24.99.

Obviously picked up the cheapy, but the surprising thing was that the disc only was more expensive.

[kojubat]

I'm going to try and buy a VV card tomorrow to get the rest of my XMAS gifts also. Are they activated right away?

I bought one yesterday, and the credit was available twenty minutes later when I checked it.

(Also bought some Macy's cards to get an iPod. Good shopping day.)

[stone1061]

Got Disney Princess Magical Gems DS for $11.99 on clearance. Manager pointed out to me the clreance games, felt obligated to get something. Will be a good stocking stuffer.
More scouting for the B1G1.
DS Prof Layton $14.99 (GS TIV $10/$14 with bonus):)
GC Mario Baseball $14.99(GS TIV $7/$9.80 w/ bonus)blah
Xbox Family Guy $6.99 (GS 3.5/4.90)Not great buy at least a postive to pair up with Assassin creed or other $6.99 games.
Xbox Elder Scrolls Morrowind $6.99 (4.75/6.65) Only if it is GOTY edition

DS Final Fantasy 3. I think it was 9.99 at most, maybe 6.99. Either way that should be a small positve flip.

Need to find some PS2 games, but i think DS games will be good since it's hard for GS to justify a refurb fee on those.

[SoulEdgeVII]

I bought one yesterday, and the credit was available twenty minutes later when I checked it.

(Also bought some Macy's cards to get an iPod. Good shopping day.)

You can use it right away. Bought a VV from BB and then put it towards a Toys R Us Rock Band 2 bundle 10 minutes later.

[Friend of Sonic]

Professor Layton is only 14.99? Please save me one copy for the B1G1, you all can flip the rest, but I just want one, please, please. :pray:

[emg28]

I got lucky yesterday and kept finding multiples of Legendary and Oblivion GOTY. I expected to get asked why I was buying multiples but the clerks never batted an eye. Glad to see that Oblivion held since I was unable to trade in my last one along with a couple of other filler games.

Last week, I posted how a manager at a BB had denied IU for trade, due to the disc condition. Well, last night I went to trade Oblivion and Legendary to another nearby BB and guess who was there? I was being help by another clerk when he asked the "manager" guy for help with the trade. The manager looked over the disc and told me that he couldn't take Oblivion due to the disc's "condition". I agreed when he denied IU last week but Oblivion was in great condition. I think this guy must have worked at GS previously.

Anyways, my main concern is that he now knows that I trade in at multiple BBs. I traded Legendary 360 last week to him and traded Legendary PS3 last night. The first store is one where I have not been trading at for that long. I would guess 20 games total but the 2nd store is where I have traded heavily and have traded multiples (always atleast a week apart). So I guess I will have to wait to see if he does anything to my account.

TIV 12/15:

Bladestorm PS3 - $30
Infinite Undiscovery - $28.50

[stone1061]

Professor Layton is only 14.99? Please save me one copy for the B1G1, you all can flip the rest, but I just want one, please, please. :pray:
I may keep one also, but so far it's one of the few profitable flips with the current promo at GS.

[mvp828]

I use the covers from cdcovers.cc pretty often (once a month maybe, and most recently a copy of Legendary 360) and they have always worked swimmingly, even scan.

Thanks irish... Unfortunately, none of the previous listed 3 sites have Legendary PS3 cover art up, and I was unable to find it anywhere online.

I saw the two different TIVs for Quake Wars. I just traded it in at 10:30 am EST. Not sure why AitD dropped, but Quake Wars didn't. Strange things are amuck at the Circle K.

AitD dropped because the used price also dropped yesterday to 14.99. (which obviously doesn't mean the TIV has to drop (i.e. Sea Monsters, Bukkake))

[mkernan]

Two copies of mario galaxy were at my blockbuster...

19.99 and 24.99.

Obviously picked up the cheapy, but the surprising thing was that the disc only was more expensive.

The $24.99 copy was simply the victim of lazy employee syndrome. It's $19.99 and just had an older tag on it, that's all.

[tianxia]

Kunai and Capa walk into a bar.

Kunai goes up to the bartender and says "I'll take 10 beers." Bartender grabs 10 botltes of beer, rings him up, and goes "Damn, son, that's a lot of beer to drink." Kunai replies "They're not for me, I'm selling them to the bar down the street for 3x what I paid."

Capa stares at the tap, his eyes switching between handles. "You gonna order?" the bartender asks. "Yeah just gimme a sec," he responds. An older woman flags the bartender over- he grabs a bottle of beer and hands it to her. The bartender walks back to Capa. "Well, are you gonna order or what?" Capa points at the woman: "No thanks, my mom just got one for me."

Then io walks in and... I don't know, something involving bukkake.

Okay, I lol'd, but I think you're confusing io with Berzerker.

[steebo777]

Is there a CAGer around me in Royal Oak, MI? Friday there was about 4 stores around me with O:GOTY copies and now there's none. It's no biggie, just trying to see who it is.

[Rave Child]

Professor Layton is only 14.99? Please save me one copy for the B1G1, you all can flip the rest, but I just want one, please, please. :pray:

That game was fantastic. Fully worth the $25 in cheap BBV credit I paid for it a few months ago. I would definitely recommend keeping a copy instead of flipping if you've got a DS, or think you might get a DS in the near future.

[Animal7390]

i have heard nothing but good things about that game. and i love bizarre games. i just wish i could find my ds :(

[Animal7390]

no, i will not stop searching for my ds and all games i owned up to the point of it missing.

[arctic00]

Alert: New game markdowns
For some reason Blockbuster is selling a ton of not quite new release new games for sometimes significant discounts off of MSRP. Here's the list (may not be comprehensive):


My BBV store still has price stickers with the original sale prices on new games. Anyone know if the discounts listed in the original thread are effective at all BBV locations? TIVs are uniform and pushed to each store but are prices for new items also uniform at each store? Thanks

[mkernan]

My BBV store still has price stickers with the original sale prices on new games. Anyone know if the discounts listed in the original thread are effective at all BBV locations? TIVs are uniform and pushed to each store but are prices for new items also uniform at each store? Thanks

Should be nationwide at corporate stores (i.e. - not franchise locations). Many just don't update tags.

[Animal7390]

ya they should be uniform. just laziness. if you are still curious just ask for a price check and tell them a friend told you it was less that that.

[dyeknom]

i have heard nothing but good things about that game. and i love bizarre games. i just wish i could find my ds :(

It is a great game, Animal. I think it even won Spike's VGA handheld Game of the year... and although I buy a lot of games... there aren't very many that I actually endorse :)

[io]

When I got back into flipping, there was one Gamerush I hadn't traded to in at least 3 years (the good ol TRU & CC flip days). They said my account wasn't setup for trades so I had to sign a new authorization. Wasnt a big deal. It just made me wonder if I was maybe previously banned at the store, as I didn't have any problem with the other Gamerush I went to.[/B]

If you are inactive for a year, I think, the trade account goes away. Remember, this is what got me in trouble with Beowulf last year and set off the Jr Detective. I no longer had a trade account at a store where I had traded before (had been over a year) and I was making casual conversation about how that has happened before - he took it the wrong way to mean that my account was removed before (since he didn't think they expired when they clearly do), and then he checked with some other stores about it and found out about the multiple Beowulfs.


Then io walks in and... I don't know, something involving bukkake.

Okay, I lol'd, but I think you're confusing io with Berzerker.

Yeah, leave me out of that please ;).

Well, it is still frigid and icy here, though the sun is out and making some of the ice sublimate (not melt as it is way too cold ;)). This means I can make it to my local BB 1/2 mile away, probably. But I won't be able to get out to any GS or other BBV stores, or to the Mall to get more Singstar bundles any time soon. Then it is supposed to snow again on Weds too. I might be stuck at home all week, essentially.

It's not too big a deal since I pretty much got all the Oblivion GotY around here anyway (all of 4 copies) and there have never been any Legendaries. Mostly I want to get out to check out the new shipments of used games at HWV and use the GS 30% deal to build that credit up. I may try to get out tomorrow when more of the ice is gone but the new snow hasn't shown up yet. I know there are tons of great games out there that I'm missing as I sit here doing nothing :bomb:. (Though, yeah, I have lots of real work to catch up on)

[bdude987]

Hey everyone, I'm new to these forums and especially this thread. I was wondering if someone could briefly explain this process of flipping to a new person such as myself. I read through the first post, but I'm slightly confused on the objective / what these VV's are. If it's easier, maybe just explain an example you did. Thanks in advance.

[Animal7390]

buy games at one store for cheap, trade to another store for more. just keep an eye out here and read through this thread for trade in values (tiv) at stores and where they can be found cheap. keep an eye on the second post as that is really where the best values are posted.

[mkernan]

Yeah, most of the time its buying used games with a coupon and Edge card at Gamestop when Blockbuster is offering a trade-in value higher than what you paid. Occasionally, you may be able to buy things used at Blockbuster and then trade them to Gamestop during a promo to come out even or sometimes just slightly ahead, thereby allowing you to cyclically repeat the process.

Also, clearance stuff at Target, K-Mart, Sears can be good places to find cheap stuff to "flip" to Blockbuster.

That's the general idea.

The "VV" you see reference to is a 'Vanilla Visa' pre-paid debit card that Blockbuster has recently started selling. That has allowed us to "cash out", which lets us buy flip fodder from anywhere we want (or just blow the money on other stuff). They also are now selling gift cards to a handful of restaurants, movie theaters, etc.

[io]

Hey everyone, I'm new to these forums and especially this thread. I was wondering if someone could briefly explain this process of flipping to a new person such as myself. I read through the first post, but I'm slightly confused on the objective / what these VV's are. If it's easier, maybe just explain an example you did. Thanks in advance.

Well, yeah, the purpose of this thread is not flipping, though it may not seem that way most of the time. That's why I'm never going to put step-by-step instructions on the art of flipping in the OP. The second post, however, has some useful info once you learn the basics. But that you have to figure out for yourself. It's not really that hard, though, and Animal7390 and mkernan pretty much just covered it.

[mkernan]

Well, yeah, the purpose of this thread is not flipping, though it may not seem that way most of the time. That's why I'm never going to put step-by-step instructions on the art of flipping in the OP. The second post, however, has some useful info once you learn the basics. But that you have to figure out for yourself. It's not really that hard, though, and Animal7390 pretty much covered it.

Agreed. Its not spelled out in the OP/second post because this isn't a flipper's handbook, its just a thread devoted to Blockbuster/Gamerush, where we happen to share information about flipping as well. Also, if we spelled it out for everyone, it could become far more rampant and end all our fun.

[Tecumseh!]

I tried looking through the thread but I didn't see this listed. Does anyone know the TIV for Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles/Wii at BBV? It's listed at $19.99 at TrU, and I've got those 2 $25 gift cards burnin' a hole from the RB2 deal. Thanks for any guidance...

[CocheseUGA]

$19.99 at TRU?

NCAA 09 is $38.99 around here, unfortunately.

[Tecumseh!]

$19.99 at TRU?

NCAA 09 is $38.99 around here, unfortunately.


Linky:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2943524

[newlu]

:bomb::bomb::bomb::bomb: Just my luck ! My 3 copies NEW for $9.99 from Amazon are set to arrive today and my Gamefly 4 copies USED for $8.57 are supposed to come tomorrow !!

Oh well !!! You win some, you lose some !


You are not alone..
My 2 copies of AitD from Gamefly are set to arrive TOMORROW...:sigh:

[Nirron]

You are not alone..
My 2 copies of AitD from Gamefly are set to arrive TOMORROW...:sigh:

Mine arrived today, though I went out Saturday and bought some New copies using GS credit, and guess I'll try to return these copies I got. Only problem might be that GS sold me soundtrack editions, and the editions Amazon sent me are regular. Don't know if they'll question it or not. Would hate to be stuck with 3 copies of this game, or turning $30 on Amazon into $27 BBV.

[irishsoccermbw]

Mine arrived today, though I went out Saturday and bought some New copies using GS credit, and guess I'll try to return these copies I got. Only problem might be that GS sold me soundtrack editions, and the editions Amazon sent me are regular. Don't know if they'll question it or not. Would hate to be stuck with 3 copies of this game, or turning $30 on Amazon into $27 BBV.

Don't forget they have different barcodes...might be a problem but good luck :)

[Nirron]

Don't forget they have different barcodes...might be a problem but good luck :)

Well, luckily one of them was a used copy, so hopefully shouldn't be too bad.

I know GS has their own stickers for the stuff marked new/used, so I was planning on telling them that I took off the stickers because they were gifts and I didn't want to be tacky, leaving the price stickers on. Plus I also have it on two different receipts (1 new/1 used on one receipt, and one new on another receipt) so I won't look odd trying to return 3 AITD's at once.

Edit: Also looked at the website. The box shot is of the non-soundtrack version, and the online portion mentions nothing about the soundtrack, so I don't know if I'd catch too much flack.

And I suppose worst case is I trade them to BBV, and try to recoup at least a decent portion of my lost revenue during the B1G1. Overall it wouldn't be horrible, considering I bought it using $30 of the VV I got with BB credit.

[BrandonJ33]

Got $23 for MLB 08: The Show PS3 today

[sgaldis]

Here's some TIV's from this afternoon:

PS3:
Legendary $36
Eye of Judgement $16 (no mention of camera, so I'm happy w/ my $5 Eye Toy!)

360:
Beijing Olympics 2008 $22

[Rave Child]

Well, luckily one of them was a used copy, so hopefully shouldn't be too bad.

I know GS has their own stickers for the stuff marked new/used, so I was planning on telling them that I took off the stickers because they were gifts and I didn't want to be tacky, leaving the price stickers on. Plus I also have it on two different receipts (1 new/1 used on one receipt, and one new on another receipt) so I won't look odd trying to return 3 AITD's at once.

Edit: Also looked at the website. The box shot is of the non-soundtrack version, and the online portion mentions nothing about the soundtrack, so I don't know if I'd catch too much flack.

And I suppose worst case is I trade them to BBV, and try to recoup at least a decent portion of my lost revenue during the B1G1. Overall it wouldn't be horrible, considering I bought it using $30 of the VV I got with BB credit.

Just remember, in the grand scheme of things, you're still hundreds, if not thousands, ahead. This is why I tend to steer away from online flips, since shipping can be very dicey. I'm surprised AitD held its value for as long as it did, I believe it was a viable flip for at least 5-6 weeks. I know I traded in 15-20 copies by the end of the Thanksgiving B2G1 sale.

[Ragnorok64]

So after using some Toys R Us giftcards to start a Bubble chain and visiting a couple stores. I've got 9 copies of Soul Bubbles that I'm not sure what to do with. Was hoping to drop them at GameStop for this tiered trade in thing but it seems a lot of Gamestops won't take muliples of the same game. I'm thinking of holding onto them and mixing them in with the upcoming BBV B1G1 deal.

[Xfactor4]

Well, luckily one of them was a used copy, so hopefully shouldn't be too bad.

I know GS has their own stickers for the stuff marked new/used, so I was planning on telling them that I took off the stickers because they were gifts and I didn't want to be tacky, leaving the price stickers on. Plus I also have it on two different receipts (1 new/1 used on one receipt, and one new on another receipt) so I won't look odd trying to return 3 AITD's at once.

Edit: Also looked at the website. The box shot is of the non-soundtrack version, and the online portion mentions nothing about the soundtrack, so I don't know if I'd catch too much flack.

And I suppose worst case is I trade them to BBV, and try to recoup at least a decent portion of my lost revenue during the B1G1. Overall it wouldn't be horrible, considering I bought it using $30 of the VV I got with BB credit.

I was in this same boat too with my alone in the dark from Gamefly. That said, I never made it by a target or walmart to look for them since I checked UPC at a GS store and they have the Special Soundtrack edition ONLY released at Gamestop. SO the problem is your receipt needed for the return on the new ones will scan a different UPC code so you just might have to trade them in to BBV like I am planning on doing since BestBuy didn't even carry the game new so I had no substitutes. :bomb:

[Xfactor4]

So after using some Toys R Us giftcards to start a Bubble chain and visiting a couple stores. I've got 9 copies of Soul Bubbles that I'm not sure what to do with. Was hoping to drop them at GameStop for this tiered trade in thing but it seems a lot of Gamestops won't take muliples of the same game. I'm thinking of holding onto them and mixing them in with the upcoming BBV B1G1 deal.

Trade 1 a day at different stores. Then wash-repeat days later. Also, you may as well get HWV and BBV trade in prices. They should give you a quote over the phone.

All you need is games to match them up with if you are looking for the extra 40%. You should be able to get some of these over at the HWV/MG sale for $3.99. You need base value of about $3.00 to push. ;)

That said, I am assuming you got them for free after giftcard so it really is all profit for you.:applause:

[gi60]

So after using some Toys R Us giftcards to start a Bubble chain and visiting a couple stores. I've got 9 copies of Soul Bubbles that I'm not sure what to do with. Was hoping to drop them at GameStop for this tiered trade in thing but it seems a lot of Gamestops won't take muliples of the same game. I'm thinking of holding onto them and mixing them in with the upcoming BBV B1G1 deal.

Just trade 1 for $ 7.70 at GS to recoup your tax. and use the rest as filler. :)

[Animal7390]

im jealous of you guys who have blockbusters who have good used games. mine have the same crap over and over again. i have found a few things buy apparently my area just doesnt know blockbuster takes games and since a couple in the area do not and the other ones have recently just become the corporate stores im sol. i have been able to pick up a few copies of family guys for the xbox, which trade in crapily now. i also found a pokemon mystery dungeon blue for 10 and ffxii for the ds for 20, so i was happy. i am picking up all the games i want that ar under and just going to have my gf return them for me and then i will rebuy them at b1g1.

[Ragnorok64]

Just trade 1 for $ 7.70 at GS to recoup your tax. and use the rest as filler. :)
The tax was taken care of by the gift card I got when I bought with COD:WaW. Which was itself taken care of by a placeholder form the ToysRUs B2G1 free back in October :lol:

[nakanenui]

im jealous of you guys who have blockbusters who have good used games. mine have the same crap over and over again. i have found a few things buy apparently my area just doesnt know blockbuster takes games and since a couple in the area do not and the other ones have recently just become the corporate stores im sol. i have been able to pick up a few copies of family guys for the xbox, which trade in crapily now. i also found a pokemon mystery dungeon blue for 10 and ffxii for the ds for 20, so i was happy. i am picking up all the games i want that ar under and just going to have my gf return them for me and then i will rebuy them at b1g1.

If you are planning on buying and returning to BB, do you know for sure that they will do a return, or if all sales are final like their dvds? They may do all sales are final and just exchange defects.

[gi60]

im jealous of you guys who have blockbusters who have good used games. mine have the same crap over and over again. i have found a few things buy apparently my area just doesnt know blockbuster takes games and since a couple in the area do not and the other ones have recently just become the corporate stores im sol. i have been able to pick up a few copies of family guys for the xbox, which trade in crapily now. i also found a pokemon mystery dungeon blue for 10 and ffxii for the ds for 20, so i was happy. i am picking up all the games i want that ar under and just going to have my gf return them for me and then i will rebuy them at b1g1.

Maybe you should stop trading in "crap" to that store. haha.. j/k.

If you are planning on buying and returning to BB, do you know for sure that they will do a return, or if all sales are final like their dvds? They may do all sales are final and just exchange defects.

You can only return if it's defective within 30 days, and they will exchange with same game or giving you their rental copy. But if it's the last one, they'll give your money back. or buy more games on the spot, and they might let you return it.

[Ragnorok64]

#-o Crap! I just remembered I was going to try and do something nice for someone today and buy King of Fighters XI for a friend who seems to like playing it when he comes over here. It was half off today and yesterday. Crap all that Soul Bubbling and I forgot that. This is why I write stuff down. It's a good think I don't believe in karma.

[unforeseen]

I was in this same boat too with my alone in the dark from Gamefly. That said, I never made it by a target or walmart to look for them since I checked UPC at a GS store and they have the Special Soundtrack edition ONLY released at Gamestop. SO the problem is your receipt needed for the return on the new ones will scan a different UPC code so you just might have to trade them in to BBV like I am planning on doing since BestBuy didn't even carry the game new so I had no substitutes. :bomb:

Best Buy does carry them (AitD) new.
Actually, I purchased 3 of them at Best Buy and returned them today when my Amazon order arrived earlier.

[Nirron]

I was in this same boat too with my alone in the dark from Gamefly. That said, I never made it by a target or walmart to look for them since I checked UPC at a GS store and they have the Special Soundtrack edition ONLY released at Gamestop. SO the problem is your receipt needed for the return on the new ones will scan a different UPC code so you just might have to trade them in to BBV like I am planning on doing since BestBuy didn't even carry the game new so I had no substitutes. :bomb:

Hm, well, I guess I'll give it a try at one of the GS's I almost never go to. It just seems odd, since I never see GS scan the bar code, but rather they scan the stickers that they have.

I don't know if those are unique to GS or if they just integrate the original, but I should be able to at least return my used copy, since GS doesn't seem to distinguish most of the time what edition it is; just whether it is used or not.

Edit: Actually, just leaning toward trading my 2 new copies to BB. It'll be a 40 GS to 18 BBV credit, so I lose 22 in GS credit, but I guess I could try to recoup that during the B1G1 if GS runs the 2/$20 simultaneously, once the 5/30% ends on 12/25

[Bezerker]

So after using some Toys R Us giftcards to start a Bubble chain and visiting a couple stores. I've got 9 copies of Soul Bubbles that I'm not sure what to do with. Was hoping to drop them at GameStop for this tiered trade in thing but it seems a lot of Gamestops won't take muliples of the same game. I'm thinking of holding onto them and mixing them in with the upcoming BBV B1G1 deal.


FYE pays $10 cash or $12.50 credit for em, so that might be your best bet.

[Sinnbox]

I found a BBV today that is chock full of great 14.99 and under games for all systems, teh only problem is that I wont bge back there for 2 weeks, hopefully people there dont get to into the B1G1,

[Ragnorok64]

FYE pays $10 cash or $12.50 credit for em, so that might be your best bet.
I don't have any of those close to me. There's a Sam Goodies but they got rid of their gaming section.

[gi60]

FYE pays $10 cash or $12.50 credit for em, so that might be your best bet.

Does FYE take multiple trades?

and anybody in Socal ever trade or know where FYEs are?

[gi60]

12/15
Mercenaries 2
PS3 - 26
X360 - 25

I'll return my BestBuy copies since I played the demo last night, and the gameplay looks old gen.

[doubledown]

Is there a CAGer around me in Royal Oak, MI? Friday there was about 4 stores around me with O:GOTY copies and now there's none. It's no biggie, just trying to see who it is.

I cleaned out the Hoover and 11 mile store.

I also purchased a $100 VV card today with my credit...not issues.

Also, what is this about B1G1 free deal at Blockbuster???? What are the stipulations and when is it supposed to happen? Used or new games?

[Animal7390]

i only recently started trading to blockbuster when i wandered in one and realized what i had been missing. so the crap isnt from me. well some is but not all. its more like 15 copies of gta 4 and other such things like this.

[Chitown021]

I need to check and see if my store carries the VV cards. I was thinking about using my credit to get RB2 but now that I picked it up via the TRU deal I might just "cash out" to offset the purchase.

[Animal7390]

anyone else experiencing the lack or amazon cards? i would gladly be picking these up to get a netbook. what are people who are picking them up using the netbooks for? also, anyone pick up the archos 605 yet? and if so how is it and what have you used it for.

god i am addicted to this thread.

[evergoo]

Guitar Hero: World Tour on PS3 dropped to $33 as of 12/15. I just walked into BBV today to do a TIV check.

[donut]

anyone else experiencing the lack or amazon cards? i would gladly be picking these up to get a netbook. what are people who are picking them up using the netbooks for? also, anyone pick up the archos 605 yet? and if so how is it and what have you used it for.

god i am addicted to this thread.

If you are addicted, then take time to do a simple search.
There are no Amazon cards.

[WeaponX2099]

If you are addicted, then take time to do a simple search.
There are no Amazon cards.

That's why there is a lack of them.

[2&2]

Does anyone know if Blockbuster accepts trade-ins for the Rock Band AC/DC disc?

[io]

Sweet, I'm an artist.

Well, notice how I said "step-by-step instructions for the art of flipping". That means it is more of a paint-by-numbers kind of art ;).

Jealous at all the free Soul Bubbles everyone is getting - I couldn't quite get out today. I am going to try to get out early tomorrow (so I can be back before it gets dark and I can't see the ice any more). The roads in my town were pretty good but I have a long way to go to get to the HWV and GS stores. We're supposed to get more snow Weds so tomorrow may be my only window for game stuff the entire week. I may miss an entire cycle of BBV trading - gasp!

But a CAG is hooking me up with a Soul Bubbles for the tax + shipping so at least I didn't miss out entirely.

[Sinnbox]

call and find out!!

[ave1]

Anyone know what the FYE trade value is for "Alone in the Dark" (Wii)? How about Microcenter?

[bgame2]

Hey io, for the 9.99 and under post, my BBV has two copies of Hot Wheels Beat that for the PS2 tagged at 9.99.

[animemaniac14]

Anyone know what the FYE trade value is for "Alone in the Dark" (Wii)? How about Microcenter?

wrong thread man

[deadlykeyboard]

is socom still $44.95?

[illpleasa]

I know BBV isn't really to keen on accepting special editions of games, but was thinking about trading it my Stranglehold "Collector's Edition" and wanted to know your guys opinion on the matter..

[Bezerker]

I know BBV isn't really to keen on accepting special editions of games, but was thinking about trading it my Stranglehold "Collector's Edition" and wanted to know your guys opinion on the matter..

They take it, but they only pay $4-$6 for it as they sell it for $9.99

[Slim Gatsby]

COCKS. My AitDs just came in today, too -- along with my three Dokapon Kingdoms (are those worth anything flip-wise? I just bought three cause, hey, free shipping and thee copies of a game for the price of one).

Mercenaries 2 for the PS3 only got me $26; I picked it up at BBuy with the coupon. Eh, $6 is $6. I did also successfully trade another SingStar Bundle for $36 after finding another Sears with two each of vol. 1 and Amped.

I hope my Quake Wars come tomorrow.

[Slim Gatsby]

I know BBV isn't really to keen on accepting special editions of games, but was thinking about trading it my Stranglehold "Collector's Edition" and wanted to know your guys opinion on the matter..

I picked up a used Rainbow Six Vegas 2 CE for $5.33 ($7.99 with B2G1) on Black Friday from GameCrazy and tried to trade it at BBV when I realized that I'd likely never get to play it; they couldn't scan it and they quoted me $8 after doing a manual lookup (Which I suspect was for the original R6V, not R6V2).

So its sitting on my shelf with my $5.33 Assassin's Creed, Ico, and Castlevania DXC from that same sale.

[nietzsche74]

Just noticed The Last Remnant (360) is down to $35 at Gamestop; not sure what this means yet....

[Ragnorok64]

Just noticed The Last Remnant (360) is down to $35 at Gamestop; not sure what this means yet....
Wow It dropped that quickly?

[edostar44]

is socom still $44.95?

I saw one tagged that price this weekend so I would say yes. you might want to call to find out.

[Ragnorok64]

Looking at how low the GS TiV's seem to be what are games to shoot be so that you don't waste $14.99?

Also, just how long has Oblivion GOTY been at $35? I don't know that all three of mine will come in this week.

[dyeknom]

Wow It dropped that quickly?

Not quite as quick as Infinite Undiscovery.

It's because they get abysmal reviews and sell so poorly.

Some people attribute that to the failure to timely release a strat guide. IU sales picked up when the brady strat guide released, then they spiked down again, prompting the price drop. :) We call those people, crazy :)

[mkernan]

is socom still $44.95?

Sweet jesus dude, that's at least the third time you've asked.... pick up a phone and call. Prices don't usually go back up anyway...

[Ragnorok64]

I saw one tagged that price this weekend so I would say yes. you might want to call to find out.
Can those be traded/sold for a profit? Though I hear good things about that headset. The game on the other hand not so much.

Edit: i actually have the game but I won't/don't play it till it gets some patches to make it work.

[emg28]

I know BBV isn't really to keen on accepting special editions of games, but was thinking about trading it my Stranglehold "Collector's Edition" and wanted to know your guys opinion on the matter..

You're only about 7 months late on that one. ;)

Just noticed The Last Remnant (360) is down to $35 at Gamestop; not sure what this means yet....

TIV (BB):

Last Remnant - $35

That one would have been nice for the B2G1 that just passed. Anyways, I will atleast pick up a copy to keep. Thanks.

[Ragnorok64]

You're only about 7 months late on that one. ;)

TIV (BB):

Last Remnant - $35

That one would have been nice for the B2G1 that just passed. Anyways, I will atleast pick up a copy to keep. Thanks.
Well maybe the post Christmas promotion. whatever it is, will be fruitful.

I'll probably wait for the PS3 version before picking it up. Maybe they will have addressed the technical issues.

[deadlykeyboard]

Sweet jesus dude, that's at least the third time you've asked.... pick up a phone and call. Prices don't usually go back up anyway...

As I've said before, I called but the cashiers I've spoken to had no idea that there was ever a price drop.

So I don't think their responses are very reliable.

No need to act like an ass.

[mkernan]

Can those be traded/sold for a profit? Though I hear good things about that headset. The game on the other hand not so much.

Edit: i actually have the game but I won't/don't play it till it gets some patches to make it work.

I seriously doubt it has a high TIV. It came out back in October.

There's a 1.30 patch on the way for SOCOM that adds trophies and a bunch of fixes / enhancements. The headset is great. I actually haven't played the game yet at all, was too busy with other stuff and wanted to wait for trophy support anyway.

[animemaniac14]

As I've said before, I called but the cashiers I've spoken to had no idea that there was ever a price drop.

So I don't think their responses are very reliable.

No need to act like an ass.

out of curiosity..what makes you think OUR responses are so reliable? and chill out on the name-calling man. Dis b a friendly community 8-)

[Ragnorok64]

I seriously doubt it has a high TIV. It came out back in October.

There's a 1.30 patch on the way for SOCOM that adds trophies and a bunch of fixes / enhancements. The headset is great. I actually haven't played the game yet at all, was too busy with other stuff and wanted to wait for trophy support anyway.
I've been waiting for the 1.30 patch. With COD: WaW though, SOCOM seems... superfluous. I'll hold onto it though. I've got 2 Bluetooth headsets and a USB headset so I'm not sure the SOCOM headset would be useful, I feel almost compelled to but it regardless though.

[mkernan]

As I've said before, I called but the cashiers I've spoken to had no idea that there was ever a price drop.

So I don't think their responses are very reliable.

No need to act like an ass.

A) I'm not acting like an ass. Reading the same lazy question from you for 3 consecutive days is obnoxious. So obnoxious that I'm tempted to call and ask myself, but I refuse to do that. B) Cashiers are ignorant nationwide, generally speaking... but that is what their computers are for. Just ask them to look it up. Its not rocket science. C) Call a different store if your local ones are not giving you a satisfactory answer.

Besides, just hoping one of us had noticed the price in passing is far from foolproof, considering how terrible most stores are at updating tags.

I've been waiting for the 1.30 patch. With COD: WaW though, SOCOM seems... superfluous. I'll hold onto it though. I've got 2 Bluetooth headsets and a USB headset so I'm not sure the SOCOM headset would be useful, I feel almost compelled to but it regardless though.

I had the Jabra that came bundled with Warhawk and this official one is WAY better than that one. It has a couple of nifty features that normal BT headsets don't. Selling it for $50 by itself is ridiculous though.

[Ragnorok64]

out of curiosity..what makes you think OUR responses are so reliable? and chill out on the name-calling man. Dis b a friendly community 8-)
I'd say we have a greater vested interest into games/gaming that random BBV employees.

[DarkRider23]

Just got an email from Gamefly saying my package has shipped. I'm surprised they even sent me anything. Last time I ordered from them they didn't send me an email or anything saying my package shipped. All that's left to do is hope that they do arrive in the 3-5 day time frame. Really want them by Saturday so I could do all my trading that day when I get out of class (My last final :)).

[deadlykeyboard]

A) I'm not acting like an ass. Reading the same lazy question from you for 3 consecutive days is obnoxious. So obnoxious that I'm tempted to call and ask myself, but I refuse to do that. B) Cashiers are ignorant nationwide, generally speaking... but that is what their computers are for. Just ask them to look it up. Its not rocket science. C) Call a different store if your local ones are not giving you a satisfactory answer.

Besides, just hoping one of us had noticed the price in passing is far from foolproof, considering how terrible most stores are at updating tags.



I had the Jabra that came bundled with Warhawk and this official one is WAY better than that one. It has a couple of nifty features that normal BT headsets don't. Selling it for $50 by itself is ridiculous though.

A. Actually, you ARE acting like an ass.

B. I HAVE asked them to look it up, but they refuse to check the price and state that it is "$59.99" saying that there was no price drop in the first place.

C. I've called 7 Blockbusters in total, 3 of which aren't even in my state.

D. I was hoping one of you managed to buy the bundle in the past few days and could give direct proof that the bundle is selling for $44.95.



So please, don't act like I haven't tried.

[deadlykeyboard]

out of curiosity..what makes you think OUR responses are so reliable? and chill out on the name-calling man. Dis b a friendly community 8-)

I think that some of your responses would be more reliable because maybe one or two of you bought a bundle in the last few days and could confirm that the price drop is still in effect.

[DarkRider23]

Can you idiots please end all this shitty arguing? Ignore people who act like assholes. SIMPLE AS THAT. If you can't get a clear answer from us or any other cashier, walk into a god damn store and ask. You go into the stores to trade all the time. Why can't you ask about prices?

Now, I'm going to go to bed and if there is anymore arguing in this thread I'm going to shit on you when I wake up.

[deadlykeyboard]

Can you idiots please end all this shitty arguing? Ignore people who act like assholes. SIMPLE AS THAT. If you can't get a clear answer from us or any other cashier, walk into a god damn store and ask. You go into the stores to trade all the time. Why can't you ask about prices?

Now, I'm going to go to bed and if there is anymore arguing in this thread I'm going to shit on you when I wake up.

I can't go into a store and ask because I'm currently at college and there are no convenient Blockbusters for me to make the trip to.

I don't go into stores to trade all the time.

[Friend of Sonic]

Damn it all. I wanted to get the Ace Combat bundle at Best Buy, so I went to a BB to cash out for a Visa. Turns out they didn't have any... and the other two stores still open didn't either. :bomb:
AND corporate didn't call me back either! I hope they call me tomorrow, or I'm leaving another message.

[DarkRider23]

Just in case anyone's interested. Used price for MKvsDC Universe is $32.99. Very odd for it to be that low already. The problem is, your store will most likely not have those unless someone traded it in recently. The previously played street date for it is in February.

And Spiderman 3 (BR) TIV is $3...>_> Someone actually traded that in the other day. THREE WHOLE DOLLARS. It sells for $29.99 USED. Amazing if you ask me.

And again, most stores will not have used BR movies for sale unless they are traded in. Street date for most of them is sometime in 2010. I know that Spiderman 3 will only go from rental to previously view(for sale) sometime in 2010. Same goes for lots of other movies.

And now I really have to go to bed... First final tomorrow. Not looking forward to it at all.

[unforeseen]

That is why I do not post requested trade in values --- give them one and then they keep on asking for more. If you are willing to reap the benefits of flipping/high trade in values then you should do the work.

[Friend of Sonic]

Yes, everyone should try to get their own values. I know some BBs don't do it over the phone, but I usually don't have too many problems getting TIVs over the phone. That way, if we all help, we'll have a phat third post (or more hot flips for the second post!)

[WeaponX2099]

Just in case anyone's interested. Used price for MKvsDC Universe is $32.99. Very odd for it to be that low already. The problem is, your store will most likely not have those unless someone traded it in recently. The previously played street date for it is in February.

And Spiderman 3 (BR) TIV is $3...>_> Someone actually traded that in the other day. THREE WHOLE DOLLARS. It sells for $29.99 USED. Amazing if you ask me.

And again, most stores will not have used BR movies for sale unless they are traded in. Street date for most of them is sometime in 2010. I know that Spiderman 3 will only go from rental to previously view(for sale) sometime in 2010. Same goes for lots of other movies.

And now I really have to go to bed... First final tomorrow. Not looking forward to it at all.

But that blu ray SpiderMan was maybe a 1.50 buy at GS. they just doubled there money, but that is one hell of a mark up.

[RelentlessRolento]

might unload stuff soon if I don't get trades in the next few weeks...

[h2dk]

Just noticed The Last Remnant (360) is down to $35 at Gamestop; not sure what this means yet....

Looks like I will be returning the one I got during the B2G1 and swap it for a $55 game.

[io]

Not quite as quick as Infinite Undiscovery.


Are you sure about that? I remember passing on IU when it released, then waiting a bit, and finally getting it during a GS B2G1 sale for $55 (along with 2 other $55 games of course). THEN, it dropped to $35 like 2 weeks later. Last Remnant, on the other hand, just came out less than weeks ago, didn't it?

[edostar44]

I had the Jabra that came bundled with Warhawk and this official one is WAY better than that one. It has a couple of nifty features that normal BT headsets don't. Selling it for $50 by itself is ridiculous though.[/QUOTE]

Just curious as to what are the nifty features that the headset has? I have it and was just wondering!

[dyeknom]

Ah, so it is. 1.5 months on IU, 28 days for TLR. I thought TLR came out in early november, not late november.

[Xfactor4]

Hmmm.. I wonder if the NFS:Pro Street for PS3/360 from Gamefly gets us anything yummy at BBV but alas, it is too late to call and get a TIV quote since my local stores here on the West Coast closed 15 minutes ago.:roll:

[dyeknom]

Hmmm.. I wonder if the NFS:Pro Street for PS3/360 from Gamefly gets us anything yummy at BBV but alas, it is too late to call and get a TIV quote since my local stores here on the West Coast closed 15 minutes ago.:roll:

Not unless it went up in price. The wii version got 6$ at BBV as of the 20th. We called about a lot of those in anticipation of a sale (checking recent price drops). They are somewhere in thread XIX

Also: Hawaii stores are open after the west-coast stores if you have free long distance on your cell.

[CocheseUGA]

I really hope io starts handing out vacations. Really sick and tired of people getting pussy about people asking for TIVs.

[Friend of Sonic]

I really hope io starts handing out vacations.
Yes, I agree. I'm exhausted.

[Slim Gatsby]

Hahaha...well, gearing up for the big pre-and-post X-mas storm, being in a strange area and finding two Sears, two GameStops, and a Target instead of the BBV I was looking for, I decided to invest some of my credit in something other than flippables.

I bought two huge maps and a cork board. When I get the other three boards (the maps are way more huge than expected) and some more colors of pushpins, I'm going to have a nice little "CAG Command Center" in my room/office after being set back a total of about $50 in VV.

The benefit? Every CAG hotspot (BBV, BBY, GS/EB, TRU, Kmart, Target) clearly marked. If I'm flipping, I'll know exactly where on my route stores with unrelated hot deals are (for example, Best Buys for penny guides I normally wouldn't go to, but would encounter between Blockbusters).

Yeah, I could probably do it all digitally, but its easier to do this physically and then transfer pertinent addresses to my GPS; then its always up and easy to just look at, no power or internets required.

Also, yeah, we need some srs banhammerings.

[dyeknom]

Interesting: Not only did Last Remnant drop to 34.99

So did Fracture, Mercs 2 and Too Human


TV Show King dropped to 12.99 for the wii (12$ drop)
Tak Guardians of Gross dropped to 17.99 for the wii (17$ drop)


Some interesting drops, imo.. since those are all new.

[io]

Alright, already, enough with the back and forth on TIV junk. I'm not banning anyone or even deleting posts - just stop NOW ;).

[Slim Gatsby]

Eh, as I said before, somehow Mercs 2 :PS3: is only getting $26...not much of a flip at all.

TV Show King might be decent if you can find some used ones, we'll have to check on that and Tak, maybe Fracture.

[dyeknom]

Eh, as I said before, somehow Mercs 2 :PS3: is only getting $26...not much of a flip at all.

TV Show King might be decent if you can find some used ones, we'll have to check on that and Tak, maybe Fracture.

Yeah, I read that post... but I didn't realize they dropped those games. I know Too Human is still 54.99 used as of last week... so it should be getting a good TIV too.

Mercs may have been a consequence of rental copy numbers.

Wow... some good DS drops too
Space invaders Extreme @ 7.99 (wish I had seen this in the b2g1 sale... i would have grabbed it rather than a third smash court). Probably not a huge TIV, probably in the 4-6$ range at BBV.
Kage Densetsu 2 @ 8.99

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

damn, sry to all you guys who bought AITD online. That sucks.

[mkernan]

Just curious as to what are the nifty features that the headset has? I have it and was just wondering!

The official PS3 bluetooth headset has pretty good sound quality for starters. When you connect, disconnect, adjust volume, or mute, you will see on-screen notifications that reflect whatever you did (other headsets don't do that). It has a special 'HQ' mode where apparently it sounds even better, if a game is specifically designed to support this HQ mode. It can be used as a open-air room mic if you turn it on while its sitting on the charging cradle; that way you can still use it as a mic while its charging. I think that's it.

Sorry that was kinda OT. But yeah, its a nice little headset. The volume doesn't seem to go up quite as high as I like it, but I don't know if that's a headest limitation or if I'm just half-deaf.

[Ragnorok64]

The official PS3 bluetooth headset has pretty good sound quality for starters. When you connect, disconnect, adjust volume, or mute, you will see on-screen notifications that reflect whatever you did (other headsets don't do that). It has a special 'HQ' mode where apparently it sounds even better, if a game is specifically designed to support this HQ mode. It can be used as a open-air room mic if you turn it on while its sitting on the charging cradle; that way you can still use it as a mic while its charging. I think that's it.

Sorry that was kinda OT. But yeah, its a nice little headset. The volume doesn't seem to go up quite as high as I like it, but I don't know if that's a headest limitation or if I'm just half-deaf.
Can it be used with a normal phone?

[Bezerker]

Yeah, I read that post... but I didn't realize they dropped those games. I know Too Human is still 54.99 used as of last week... so it should be getting a good TIV too.

Mercs may have been a consequence of rental copy numbers.

Wow... some good DS drops too
Space invaders Extreme @ 7.99 (wish I had seen this in the b2g1 sale... i would have grabbed it rather than a third smash court). Probably not a huge TIV, probably in the 4-6$ range at BBV.
Kage Densetsu 2 @ 8.99

Is there a thread for the drops? I tried viewing all used games and selecting 'price drops' but none of the non 360 games are showing for me.

Tak would be a good flip to FYE should there be a coupon. FYE Pays $16 cash, 20 credit, or 23.20 pre-order.


Man, Fedex is retarded. Gamefly is in Tampa, same as me. The tracking information for my games shows as going from the Tampa FedEx Location to Orlando (an hour and a half away) last night, back to Tampa this morning and its on its way to me. That 3 hours they spent driving it to Orlando & back could've just been them driving it to my house a few minutes away...

[steebo777]

Hey guys, I asked this before but didn't get any response back on it. What 'storm' is everyone referring to coming up at BBV? Is it the BOGO for $14.99 and under games? What makes it so great, just the fact that there's games that will yield high TIV at GS?

[Animal7390]

i will check on prices once the store open up around me.

Last Remnant, Fracture, Mercs 2 and Too Human 34.99
TV Show King dropped to 12.99 for the wii
Tak Guardians of Gross dropped to 17.99 for the wii

anything im missing?

[Animal7390]

tv show king actually looks kinda fun. i might keep one.

[thebob101]

I have to figure out what I am going to buy at BB with over $1000 in credit and they won't let me get the VV at the two local BBs in my area.

Anyone have any suggestions.

[Ragnorok64]

I have to figure out what I am going to buy at BB with over $1000 in credit and they won't let me get the VV at the two local BBs in my area.

Anyone have any suggestions.
Wii's

[mkernan]

Can it be used with a normal phone?

Yes, the official PS3 headset can be used with a normal phone. I also forgot to mention that it does automatic pairing to a PS3 when you simply plug it in over USB (much like a PS3 controller does).

Hey guys, I asked this before but didn't get any response back on it. What 'storm' is everyone referring to coming up at BBV? Is it the BOGO for $14.99 and under games? What makes it so great, just the fact that there's games that will yield high TIV at GS?

Yes, BOGO used $14.99 and under. Supposedly starting the 23rd. What makes it so great is that the credit you've built by doing GS -> BBV can then be recycled back BBV -> GS, perhaps at a gain, to continue the GS -> BBV process all over again, ever increasing your amount of credit, provided you have enough product to work with.

I have to figure out what I am going to buy at BB with over $1000 in credit and they won't let me get the VV at the two local BBs in my area.

Anyone have any suggestions.

I'm not sure whether you mean buy for yourself or buy to try and cash out. Either way, a PS3 might be a good choice. You can sell it to somebody via craigslist for a little under retail and it ought to sell relatively quickly. DS Lites work well for that too. If any of your stores still have a Pokemon edition DS Lite sitting around, those are pretty hard to find now I think. And there's always Wiis like ragnorok64 points out.

Or, just venture further out to find a store or employee who will let you buy a VV with store credit. As many others have previously pointed out (and as I've done myself a number of times), just swipe your value/gift card as soon as you can and they might not even notice you're using one versus a regular credit card. It's been stated that value/gift cards will process properly even if the employee pushes debit or credit on their end.

[thebob101]

Yes, the official PS3 headset can be used with a normal phone. I also forgot to mention that it does automatic pairing to a PS3 when you simply plug it in over USB (much like a PS3 controller does).



Yes, BOGO used $14.99 and under. Supposedly starting the 23rd. What makes it so great is that the credit you've built by doing GS -> BBV can then be recycled back BBV -> GS, perhaps at a gain, to continue the GS -> BBV process all over again, ever increasing your amount of credit, provided you have enough product to work with.



I'm not sure whether you mean buy for yourself or buy to try and cash out. Either way, a PS3 might be a good choice. You can sell it to somebody via craigslist for a little under retail and it ought to sell relatively quickly. DS Lites work well for that too. If any of your stores still have a Pokemon edition DS Lite sitting around, those are pretty hard to find now I think. And there's always Wiis like ragnorok64 points out.

Or, just venture further out to find a store or employee who will let you buy a VV with store credit. As many others have previously pointed out (and as I've done myself a number of times), just swipe your value/gift card as soon as you can and they might not even notice you're using one versus a regular credit card. It's been stated that value/gift cards will process properly even if the employee pushes debit or credit on their end.

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking about getting a ps3. I really want a PSP, but my BBs don't carry them.

[mkernan]

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking about getting a ps3. I really want a PSP, but my BBs don't carry them.

All my local stores do... you might try calling the next furthest handful of stores and see if you find one not too far out of the way that has a PSP in stock.

I wish I had the same problem.... the temptress vanilla visa has robbed me of every last cent of BBV and GS store credit I had.

[bgame2]

All my local stores do... you might try calling the next furthest handful of stores and see if you find one not too far out of the way that has a PSP in stock.

I wish I had the same problem.... the temptress vanilla visa has robbed me of every last cent of BBV and GS store credit I had.

I'm going with mkernan here, if the VV is really what you want, just travel a little further. If you plan on selling items you buy from BBV in order to cash out, you'll likely have to do some additional traveling to sell them (for example meeting up with a craigslister). Also, don't forget the excellent advice of simply swiping your Value card as the transaction is starting before the cashier even has the opportunity to question it. GL!

[thebob101]

All my local stores do... you might try calling the next furthest handful of stores and see if you find one not too far out of the way that has a PSP in stock.

I wish I had the same problem.... the temptress vanilla visa has robbed me of every last cent of BBV and GS store credit I had.

I almost bought a ps3 and DSLite a second ago. I just need to spend my credit and get out of the flipping business. Spending way too much cash on flipping games.

[mkernan]

I almost bought a ps3 and DSLite a second ago. I just need to spend my credit and get out of the flipping business. Spending way too much cash on flipping games.

You could always just hang on to the credit and have all the big releases of '09 (and possibly beyond) paid for.

[salty tbone]

I almost bought a ps3 and DSLite a second ago. I just need to spend my credit and get out of the flipping business. Spending way too much cash on flipping games.


With that much credit, you can flip without using any cash. That's if you still like flipping. I told myself I'd stop because of all the time I spend, but it keeps drawing me back ... :)

[animemaniac14]

Flipping: my anti-drug?

[hawaiiboy]

so it is definitely confirmed that the BBV b1g1 starts 12/23. Along with that there is going to be a huge clearance sale on various stuff.

Consumer electronics
Archo mini dock $24.99
Archo battery dock adapter $34.99
Archo dvr statio gen5 for 605 $59.99
Coby photo key chain $9.99
Coby 2gb mp3 player $29.99
Pnimage 7" digital frame $59.99
Royal pf memory cup 1.5 $12.99
Royal pf photo clip 1.5 $12.99
Samsung bd-p1500 blu ray player $229.99
Sony mdr-v150 headphones $16.99

GOW figures $9.99
Nintendo figures $2.99

All board games and calendars 50% off
Halloween figures 50% off down to $7.49

Joker, dark knight and iron man standee $9.99

Ironman bobblehead $4.99

Wall-e plush and action figures 50% off

ALL framed art discounted.

Entertainment book $10 off

[Friend of Sonic]

:D I'm definitely in for the Mario figures for 2.99. Thanks!

[Lethal04]

very nice, might have to take back the digital picture keychains and money clip that i bought for christmas presents & rebuy them for half off. GOW figures I might also have to pick up for $10.

[mkernan]

Hmm... cool dude, thanks. I bought Mario and Luigi as stocking stuffers for my daughter, but maybe I'll end up snagging myself a couple for my desk. The Gears figures are more tempting at $10 too.

I don't know if any of my stores still have the Wall-e figures, but I might grab one if they do. My daughter has Wall-E, is getting EVE in her stocking.... so maybe I'll get another (I think I saw the captain figure a while back).

[Hair6a11]

Hahaha...well, gearing up for the big pre-and-post X-mas storm, being in a strange area and finding two Sears, two GameStops, and a Target instead of the BBV I was looking for, I decided to invest some of my credit in something other than flippables.

I bought two huge maps and a cork board. When I get the other three boards (the maps are way more huge than expected) and some more colors of pushpins, I'm going to have a nice little "CAG Command Center" in my room/office after being set back a total of about $50 in VV.

.


A true Master trusts his heart and his gut when driving into the urban abyss to pick up say that new copy of singstar ps3; not maps.

[Lethal04]

i will check on prices once the store open up around me.

Last Remnant, Fracture, Mercs 2 and Too Human 34.99
TV Show King dropped to 12.99 for the wii
Tak Guardians of Gross dropped to 17.99 for the wii

anything im missing?

clear your inbox, i need to send you a message about our movie trade.