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

[animemaniac14]

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

WOW..thank you SOOO much for this list! that is amazing and I am seriously planning out my road trip to as many bbvs as possible on 12/23 :-D

[mkernan]

Did anybody by some strange chance venture into my neck of the woods and buy a used copy of Legendary from the gamestop on Brinker in Denton, TX in the last day or two? Just curious.

It would seem kinda odd for somebody to actually buy it for themselves on purpose, considering the abysmal reviews it received.

[Lethal04]

Did anybody by some strange chance venture into my neck of the woods and buy a used copy of Legendary from the gamestop on Brinker in Denton, TX in the last day or two? Just curious.

It would seem kinda odd for somebody to actually buy it for themselves on purpose, considering the abysmal reviews it received.

I live about 25 mins away and pass by Denton when I go to Winstar, but I have never went to any GS or BBV there. I saw a Legendary on 360 & ps3 through the website that were in my area, but they were gone the next day before i could get them too.

[mkernan]

I live about 25 mins away and pass by Denton when I go to Winstar, but I have never went to any GS or BBV there. I saw a Legendary on 360 & ps3 through the website that were in my area, but they were gone the next day before i could get them too.

Yeah, as far as I knew, there weren't any "regulars" that ever venture into Denton, but maybe somebody took a long trip making rounds (or maybe a lurker, dunno).

I made the rounds through some Lewisville-area stores.... so that might have been me if that's your area. I don't make a habit of hitting up that area, but there was jack crap here in Denton and Hickory Creek.

I actually had the damn thing in my hands on Saturday, but it would have all been cash out of pocket, and the other two games I would have paired it up with for the B2G1 weren't that great, so I passed.

[gi60]

Anybody buy that Archos yet? Just wondering how's the TV output looks like.

If it's good enough, it's cheaper than paying for TIVO or monthly fee to my cable company.

[Rave Child]

Sweet, I alread got the Yoshi and the Bob-omb/Paragoomba double pack, but I might need to round out my collection now. Unfortunately, most stores around me don't have any, and I can't remember exactly which one (out of like 10) did. Thanks for the info hawaiiboy, and especially for the 12/23 confirmation! All my plans would have been ruing if this started on the 24th instead.

[sgaldis]

Anybody buy that Archos yet? Just wondering how's the TV output looks like.

If it's good enough, it's cheaper than paying for TIVO or monthly fee to my cable company.

I've managed to snag a couple of the Archos 4gb's in the last few days (one for me, one for a present; not hoarding!), and I have to say I'm pretty impressed with it.

In all honesty, I haven't had a ton of time to check it out (really only loaded a few files to listen back to in the car), but it seems like a good value for the price ($99...all credit, of course...:)

I would love to grab that DVR dock for $60, though...I'll have to be one the lookout for that! BTW, if any of you are grabbing this and want a cheap SD card for some memory expansion, I was able to score a 2gb SD card from my BBV for around $12.xx (clearance price, but confirmed at multiple BBV's). I know that's not the hottest price ever for a 2gb card, and you could probably save a few bucks getting one off newegg or something, but but then I really don't consider it unreasonable either, esp. if you've got a ton of credit to burn.

[gi60]

^ Thanks... does it have the tv output on the archos itself or only from the dock?

[xDerekRx]

Nm

[Friend of Sonic]

So, is the Archo DVR station gen 5 what I need to be able to record television? Or is there something else I need with that?

[gi60]

So, is the Archo DVR station gen 5 what I need to be able to record television? Or is there something else I need with that?

You need the DVR docking station.

[nietzsche74]

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?

I could have sworn that I noticed Too Human used marked around the $35-40 dollar range during my last visit to GR.

[jsantillan13]

nope, staying in the midcities where i belong
Did anybody by some strange chance venture into my neck of the woods and buy a used copy of Legendary from the gamestop on Brinker in Denton, TX in the last day or two? Just curious.

It would seem kinda odd for somebody to actually buy it for themselves on purpose, considering the abysmal reviews it received.

[io]

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

Aw, man, one of you guys has to get these for me if/when they drop. I still haven't seen a single one across 6+ BBV stores. (Hollywood Video, on the other hand, has them!).

So I'm going to run out now in my only window of the week to leave town. I guess Last Remnant is the only new prospect (but only have 10% off coupon for GS right now :cry:).

[Animal7390]

i thiought there was a 10% coupon floating around from gi

edit: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5136712&postcount=7

[DarkRider23]

Hmm... I'm really thinking about hording all the Mario Figures at the store I work at. If I can sell them for $6+shipping a piece on ebay, it might be worth it. We have like 30 or so of them there... Decisions, decisions.

[Animal7390]

what are these mario figures everyone is talking about?

tiv update to verify;

360:
last remnant - 35
too human - 22
fracture - 22
mercenaries 2 - 25

ps3:
fracture - 23
mercenaries 2 - 26

wii:
tak - 9
tv king - not accepted


better?

[deadlykeyboard]

Why didn't you just update your 1st post instead of double posting?

[Ragnorok64]

So if my math is correct I have like $6 and some change on my first VV card. Since the BBV Value Card is rechargeable could I just go in and move the remaining funds to that?

[Animal7390]

i dont see why not.

why dont you check online?

[nakanenui]

So if my math is correct I have like $6 and some change on my first VV card. Since the BBV Value Card is rechargeable could I just go in and move the remaining funds to that?

Why would you do that, you spend $x transfering from BB valuecard to VV, now you want to go back? Just keep it until you spend it (and you can spend it anywhere including BB, whereas if you go ahead with that plan you are stuck at BB).

[stone1061]

Why would you do that, you spend $x transfering from BB valuecard to VV, now you want to go back? Just keep it until you spend it (and you can spend it anywhere including BB, whereas if you go ahead with that plan you are stuck at BB).

I had the same brain freeze. I was holding a $100 Visa and thought I'd use it during the B1G1, but then realized i'd be paying 12.95% sales tax(7% state and 5.95 activation fee on the card).
Still trying to use it sparingly. So far for $$33.xx I got 2 copies of Soul Bubbles, 2 copies of My Baby Girl(both Ds Xmas presents) and $20 gift card for Toys R Us.

[sharpedge]

There's a new thread at SD (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=339051&t=1081635) about a 50% off sale at BBV starting the 22nd, I'm not sure if it's the B1G1 sale people here are talking about, here's a quote from someone who spoke with a BBV manager about it:
Okay...I just got back from the BB @ Clemson and Hardscrable in Columbia, SC. According to the manager, this sale has yet to be announced to the public. He informed me that the notification he received from corporate stated that ALL pre-played XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii games would be sold at 50% off minimum starting Monday (12-22-08) when stores open. He also said that there would be 30-40% off ALL NEW STOCK for all platforms. I asked him to let me see the communication he received...why not right? He laughed and said "NO way man...you'll probably post it to fatwallet or something!". I told him he was right and that fatwallet was an evil place.


Might be old news to you guys, but I thought it worth posting.

[Ragnorok64]

Why would you do that, you spend $x transfering from BB valuecard to VV, now you want to go back? Just keep it until you spend it (and you can spend it anywhere including BB, whereas if you go ahead with that plan you are stuck at BB).
When it gets down to a low number it's hard to use the whole thing. I suppose plenty of B&M stores can split payment, but it wouldn't be particularly useful online.

[shoe478]

Wall*e (360) went down to $15 (tiv).

[animemaniac14]

There's a new thread at SD (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=339051&t=1081635) about a 50% off sale at BBV starting the 22nd, I'm not sure if it's the B1G1 sale people here are talking about, here's a quote from someone who spoke with a BBV manager about it:



Might be old news to you guys, but I thought it worth posting.

FatWallet more evil than SD? hmm...i disagree...

[Ragnorok64]

I had the same brain freeze. I was holding a $100 Visa and thought I'd use it during the B1G1, but then realized i'd be paying 12.95% sales tax(7% state and 5.95 activation fee on the card).
Still trying to use it sparingly. So far for $$33.xx I got 2 copies of Soul Bubbles, 2 copies of My Baby Girl(both Ds Xmas presents) and $20 gift card for Toys R Us.
I actually bought 2 $50 giftcards and got 2 $5 promotional gift cards. I used them all to buy a VV and Arcana Heart. Noone has has mentioned diddly about using cards to pay for cards.

Ultimately I'm just trying to slim down the amount of cards I'm carrying. Between BBV, TRU, my regular card(s), punch cards for free coffee (or), and some other random stuff I've got quite a few cards in my wallet.

[GuardianE]

So if my math is correct I have like $6 and some change on my first VV card. Since the BBV Value Card is rechargeable could I just go in and move the remaining funds to that?

Just buy an Amazon gift card for $6. As long as it's $50 or below, you don't get charged an authorization, and you can buy any denomination over $5.

[Animal7390]

I actually bought 2 $50 giftcards and got 2 $5 promotional gift cards. I used them all to buy a VV and Arcana Heart. Noone has has mentioned diddly about using cards to pay for cards.

Ultimately I'm just trying to slim down the amount of cards I'm carrying. Between BBV, TRU, my regular card(s), punch cards for free coffee (or), and some other random stuff I've got quite a few cards in my wallet.

me too, i always find myself clearing out my wallet. i only carry the ones that i need and any other cards are usually in my car, my other wallet, or my gf purse, or my pocket, or i consolidate. consolidating bbv giftcards can be consolidated if asked nicely.

your next purchase at any store jsut ask to pay with that card and another.

[Ragnorok64]

Just buy an Amazon gift card for $6. As long as it's $50 or below, you don't get charged an authorization, and you can buy any denomination over $5.
What about my remaining 0.XX cents. Guess I'll have to hunt down a really specifically priced pack of gum. :lol:

[nakanenui]

What about my remaining 0.XX cents. Guess I'll have to hunt down a really specifically priced pack of gum. :lol:

Or could you donate to the CAG charity fund using your VV?

[gi60]

Just buy an Amazon gift card for $6. As long as it's $50 or below, you don't get charged an authorization, and you can buy any denomination over $5.

Do you get the amazon gift card code instantly?

Ragnorok, you can always buy Kroger (Ralph's, etc) giftcard down to the penny. I believe Mkernan or somebody did that.

[Animal7390]

is there a list somewhere of all the giftcards bbv offers?

[DarkRider23]

Even though this is the wrong thread I'll ask. Anyone want to venture a guess on how long Wii Sports will stay at the $25 price range on eBay? I'm addicted to selling them now. Just sold all 7 of the ones that I got from GS last week for $29.99+3 shipping this week. They all sold within hours of each other. $120 in profit without any work at all :). I'm definitely getting 20-25 next time they pop up on GS.com

[Rave Child]

What about my remaining 0.XX cents. Guess I'll have to hunt down a really specifically priced pack of gum. :lol:

It can be ANY denomination above $5 at Amazon. The other day i finished mine off by adding $18.11. Just keep your VVs above $5 and you can completely cash them out with an Amazon GC. If only this had happened after they pwned my wallet on or around Black Friday.

[animemaniac14]

I'm definitely getting 20-25 next time they pop up on GS.com

that is...if you're fast enough...

ya definitely go ask the ebay forum (where ever that is)...this is not the right place for that

[Sinnbox]

There's a new thread at SD (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=339051&t=1081635) about a 50% off sale at BBV starting the 22nd, I'm not sure if it's the B1G1 sale people here are talking about, here's a quote from someone who spoke with a BBV manager about it:



Might be old news to you guys, but I thought it worth posting.

that would be great, because the BBV with the most cheap games around here is 1 hour away and I will only be there on monday.

[donut]

Even though this is the wrong thread I'll ask. Anyone want to venture a guess on how long Wii Sports will stay at the $25 price range on eBay? I'm addicted to selling them now. Just sold all 7 of the ones that I got from GS last week for $29.99+3 shipping this week. They all sold within hours of each other. $120 in profit without any work at all :). I'm definitely getting 20-25 next time they pop up on GS.com

Wow this and the pages of GC banter has a ton to do with BBV....:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:
and members wonder why SD/FW lurkers come out of nowhere to buy deals in their local stores....

brillance abounds!

[Ragnorok64]

Is there really some underlying animosity among Slickdeals, Fatwallet, and CAG that I'm unaware of? I'd assume information gets cycled among all of them all the time.

[sp00ge]

Is there really some underlying animosity among Slickdeals, Fatwallet, and CAG that I'm unaware of? I'd assume information gets cycled among all of them all the time.

I know first-hand that some SD'ers are thieves when it comes to deals. A few years back, one of them took a TRU ad I posted here and posted it there, complete with hotlinking to the image on my server. No credit was given, but once I changed that image to a transvestite getting plowed, the poster tried passing blame.

[DarkRider23]

is there a list somewhere of all the giftcards bbv offers?

As far as I know, there is not. Best bet is to walk into the store and look around.

Wow this and the pages of GC banter has a ton to do with BBV....:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:
and members wonder why SD/FW lurkers come out of nowhere to buy deals in their local stores....

brillance abounds!

Is this the post you expected me to say "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off topic?" Well, it damn sure isn't. I went off-topic a bit. Big deal. Get over it. Everyone does it.

And to try to get this on topic.

Confirmed TIV(Traded in today)
:360:Zoids - $28.50

[falcon815]

My Wii from the contest arrived today. I'll have to go pick it up from the local UPS depot tomorrow, since there's a sig required. Keep a lookout, guys. :)

[spauldingfan]

Praying for the extra $10 promotion to start on the 26th at GS..........please jesus, thats all I want.

[Friend of Sonic]

I attempted to buy some Visa cards, and immediately she asked what I was going to pay with. I sheepishly said "credit card" because usually they don't ask you... you just pay for the damn thing however you want. Then she asked for my ID, and I panicked, afraid she'd swipe my credit card on my behalf. So I acted surprised that I still had a value card and asked if I could use that. She said, "No." I left, and I saw her whispering to another employee and staring at me as I looked at games. So, that's bitch manager number #3 I've ran into so far. It's one thing to turn me down on the Visa cards, but I don't think you have to talk about the customers WHILE THEY CAN STILL SEE YOU.

Ah well, I went down the road and got the two cards I wanted. Here I come Rockband (God willing) and Ace Combat 6 bundle. :D

Also... business day #2 that corporate hasn't called me back. How long should I give them before leaving another message or attempting something else?

EDIT: Spooge, that's brilliant!

[Rave Child]

is there a list somewhere of all the giftcards bbv offers?

This is a partial list first posted by cg1407 in the last thread. These are additions they made in November to the stuff they already had (Jinx, some phone cards, PSN (I think), Microsoft Points, and probably Wii Points and several others I can't really think of):

AT&T Select Value $15, $25, $50, $100
Applebee's $25
Chili's/Roma $25
Darden Universal $25
Macy's $25
Macy's $50
Olive Garden $25
Pizza Hut $20
Red Lobster $25
AMC Theatres $25
Bass Pro Shop $25
Bass Pro Shop $50
Burger King $10
JC Penny $25
JC Penny $50
Regal Cinemas $25
Subway $20
Verizon Select Value $15, $30, $50, $75
Virgin Moble Select Value $10, $20, $50

Is there really some underlying animosity among Slickdeals, Fatwallet, and CAG that I'm unaware of? I'd assume information gets cycled among all of them all the time.

I believe the consensus around here is that CAGs are typically nicer and less greedy than people from SD and FW. Since you don't register for those sites, you can have many more lurkers/hoarders to ruin deals for the rest of us. Also, it seems like CAG gets most deals before any other site, and they're often stolen, without credit, and posted on SD and FW.

[nlyonssmith]

I know first-hand that some SD'ers are thieves when it comes to deals. A few years back, one of them took a TRU ad I posted here and posted it there, complete with hotlinking to the image on my server. No credit was given, but once I changed that image to a transvestite getting plowed, the poster tried passing blame.

That is awesome.

[captnjack]

My Wii from the contest arrived today. I'll have to go pick it up from the local UPS depot tomorrow, since there's a sig required. Keep a lookout, guys. :)

That is awesome news. I'll keep an eye out for mine. I was starting to wonder if it was real. Thanks!

[Chitown021]

I know first-hand that some SD'ers are thieves when it comes to deals. A few years back, one of them took a TRU ad I posted here and posted it there, complete with hotlinking to the image on my server. No credit was given, but once I changed that image to a transvestite getting plowed, the poster tried passing blame.


:lol::applause::applause::applause:

You sir win my first ever CAG sig quote....

[io]

me too, i always find myself clearing out my wallet. i only carry the ones that i need and any other cards are usually in my car, my other wallet, or my gf purse, or my pocket, or i consolidate. consolidating bbv giftcards can be consolidated if asked nicely.

I have a drawer full of cards at home ;). Well, they aren't all gift cards. It's where I keep thing like my Reward Zone card, my frequent flier cards, etc... But a good number of them are Edge cards at this point ;).

I know first-hand that some SD'ers are thieves when it comes to deals. A few years back, one of them took a TRU ad I posted here and posted it there, complete with hotlinking to the image on my server. No credit was given, but once I changed that image to a transvestite getting plowed, the poster tried passing blame.

I remember that - it was awesome. More recently they pinched my Kmart clearance thread list. But I had sort of designed that to make it not too easy to follow - ie, there were a lot of games that were old drops and would be very hard to find. So some of the people posted in their thread that it must be YMMV because they couldn't find any of those games. In reality, there were maybe 5-10 "hot" new clearance drops that CAG's who followed the thread knew to look for (they were in the list, just with a bunch of other stuff).

Well, in other news, I finally got out for a bit today but it was slow going. I managed to get to the Mall, though, which was still packed (WTF? - the parking lot was an icy mess). The GS stores there had NO copies of Last Remnant (or Legendary or Oblivion GotY) but I did manage to trade a few HWV games. I picked up 1 Singstar bundle at Sears but it was $14.97 at this store so I wasn't too excited about that. I can't get it to a new BB any time soon with more snow expected tonight. I may have to hold on to it till next week. And that was about it - took me 4 hours...

I don't know what to make of this 50% off sale. I would be inclined to scream "FRANCHISE" but the post specifically points out the manager mentioning "corporate". so who knows. I find it hard to believe they would have 50% off all used next-gen games AND a B1G1 free on $14.99 and under games, since there would be many that would be under $14.99 after 50% off. Or if it didn't apply unless the original prices were $14.99 or under then it would be too damn confusing for most people. Anyway, we will see... I just hope the weather gets better by then - it doesn't look good.

[gi60]

^ in regards to 50% off game. I saw the flier today at local bb and it basically says up to 50% off new game. And they already preparing a table full of games.

The game on the flier is sc4, mgs4 at 1st post price. It led me to believe that it's not abig of a deal, just marketing of their current clearance price.

[Bezerker]

Just a heads up guys, if you have copies of GTA 4 you dont play, NOW is the time to trade.

I got confirmation that the B1G1 $14.99 and under will start next week, even more good news is that GTA 4 will be dropping to $14.99 this Sunday, making it eligible for the B1G1.

[hawaiiboy]

GTA 4 will be dropping to $14.99 this Sunday, making it eligible for the B1G1.

how do you know its going to drop to $14.99? reprices dont come out til saturday. i wouldnt be surprised to see it drop from $24.99 since all stores have 20+ copies but just wondering how you got that info so early.

[stone1061]

Just a heads up guys, if you have copies of GTA 4 you dont play, NOW is the time to trade.

I got confirmation that the B1G1 $14.99 and under will start next week, even more good news is that GTA 4 will be dropping to $14.99 this Sunday, making it eligible for the B1G1.
current 360 version GS Tiv of $10/14 with bonus would be a nice one.
Pretty funny that this gets same as GTA San Andreas for the original Xbox.

[jdawgg76]

Praying for the extra $10 promotion to start on the 26th at GS..........please jesus, thats all I want.I'm hoping for this too, but you should really be asking Santa instead.

[jer7583]

Not necessary trolling jdawgg.

I've been buying a lot of new items at gamestop and flipping them to blockbuster, just out of convenience. I have gotten lucky and found 3 copies of legendary used in the past few days, but flips like Oblivion GOTY $30 new to $35 at BBV and Alone in the Dark Inferno PS3 $30 new - $35 BBV are good too. Even both versions of Legendary brand new are $30 GS - $35/36 BBV.

Just a tip, these new flips are excellent for covering your visa fees and much more widely available than used copies. Especially if you're trying to turn credit from HWV $4 games into Vanilla Visas, which I have been doing.

I must have bought about 30-40 games at hollywood video this week. All my stores got replenished.

[Chadt74]

Is that GTA IV for the PS3 for $14.99 also thanks.

[Sinnbox]

I'm hoping for this too, but you should really be asking Santa instead.

Jesus is better than Santa anyday...ask Him....Can Santa turn water into Wine? ...no he just creeps into peoples houses and eats all their cookies, and drinks their milk.. and live in a colony of men. I think mrs. claus is just a cover up!!

[h2dk]

There's a new thread at SD (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=339051&t=1081635) about a 50% off sale at BBV starting the 22nd, I'm not sure if it's the B1G1 sale people here are talking about, here's a quote from someone who spoke with a BBV manager about it:

Okay...I just got back from the BB @ Clemson and Hardscrable in Columbia, SC. According to the manager, this sale has yet to be announced to the public. He informed me that the notification he received from corporate stated that ALL pre-played XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii games would be sold at 50% off minimum starting Monday (12-22-08) when stores open. He also said that there would be 30-40% off ALL NEW STOCK for all platforms. I asked him to let me see the communication he received...why not right? He laughed and said "NO way man...you'll probably post it to fatwallet or something!". I told him he was right and that fatwallet was an evil place.Might be old news to you guys, but I thought it worth posting.

^ in regards to 50% off game. I saw the flier today at local bb and it basically says up to 50% off new game. And they already preparing a table full of games.

The game on the flier is sc4, mgs4 at 1st post price. It led me to believe that it's not abig of a deal, just marketing of their current clearance price.

I don't think these are related...I have seen the flyer that you are referring to for weeks in my store. The flyer is regarding new games while the above quote is regarding used games.

[Sinnbox]

I must have bought about 30-40 games at hollywood video this week. All my stores got replenished.
The week, I pass one and decide not to stop in!!

[jer7583]

That half off next gen games is promising.. not many of my stores have much though.. I'd like to get DeBlob for $20.. but most of their next gen stuff is way overpriced. Which is why flipping works.. ;)

I wonder if you could buy a copy of infinite undiscovery for $25ish and trade it in for $28.50 still? lol

You have been able to trade cranium kabooki for $16 and buy for $10 for about a month now, so anything goes at blockbuster, i suppose!

[Bezerker]

.

how do you know its going to drop to $14.99? reprices dont come out til saturday. i wouldnt be surprised to see it drop from $24.99 since all stores have 20+ copies but just wondering how you got that info so early.

The store I go to got word from corporate. It apparently was on the same memo that mentioned the start date of the B1G1 sale.

[nietzsche74]

Not necessary trolling jdawgg.

I've been buying a lot of new items at gamestop and flipping them to blockbuster, just out of convenience. I have gotten lucky and found 3 copies of legendary used in the past few days, but flips like Oblivion GOTY $30 new to $35 at BBV and Alone in the Dark Inferno PS3 $30 new - $35 BBV are good too. Even both versions of Legendary brand new are $30 GS - $35/36 BBV.

Just a tip, these new flips are excellent for covering your visa fees and much more widely available than used copies. Especially if you're trying to turn credit from HWV $4 games into Vanilla Visas, which I have been doing.

I must have bought about 30-40 games at hollywood video this week. All my stores got replenished.

Trading in two new copies of Smash Court Tennis 3 gives you roughly the same return as a copy of Oblivion GOTY\ Legendary ($20->$30 vs 10%\20% off $27-> 35). Two new copies of Monster Jam get you even more...

[Sinnbox]

Trading in two new copies of Smash Court Tennis 3 gives you roughly the same return as a copy of Oblivion GOTY\ Legendary ($20->$30 vs 10%\20% off $27-> 35). Two new copies of Monster Jam get you even more...

How much are new monsterjams? I shoudl have grabbed some of them instead of the SCT's I grabbed thsi week.

[Animal7390]

15

[Sinnbox]

NEW copy of Monster Jam = Credit of $1.46 on the dollar
USED copy of Monster jam = Credit of $2.11 on the dollar

Used Oblivion/legendary = $1.63

NEW Smash Court = $1.50
Used SCT = $2.08

All these are based on getting tax added to your trade from BBV.

[Animal7390]

yes but it is harder to find used copies for many of us. i can but have to drive an hour or new copies are readily available.

i have deleted my wrong post.

[CaoPi]

spotted Halo 3 for 31.99 and LSW on PS3 for 11.99 I might have to pick up the PS3 one....

[Sinnbox]

I can't find any used copys here either, the store locator says they are here, but when i get to the stores they are gone. I'm not sure if there is another Flipper nearby, or if people are just buying them, I think it's a flipper because at one store there was a huge amount of flippables, but the rest were dry.

[jer7583]

Just want to say if you've got a few dollars here or there left on your Vanilla Visas or want to be generous, consider chipping in for the Child's Play donation going on on the main page of CAG. There's some awesome prizes beyond the feeling of gratification for helping out!

[jer7583]

Trading in two new copies of Smash Court Tennis 3 gives you roughly the same return as a copy of Oblivion GOTY\ Legendary ($20->$30 vs 10%\20% off $27-> 35). Two new copies of Monster Jam get you even more...

Yeah I definetly get SCT and Monster Jam if possible, but Oblivion, Legendary, and Alone in the Dark all are nice bigger trades to move credit. It doesn't take multiples, and they're more available in my area at least than Monster Jam or SCT are.

Plus trading 3 games per visa is less suspicious than 5 or 6 and is easier than trading multiples to multiple stores, unless you have a convenient route. Not arguing, just saying there's pros to both.

[Sinnbox]

Yeah I definetly get SCT and Monster Jam if possible, but Oblivion, Legendary, and Alone in the Dark all are nice bigger trades to move credit. It doesn't take multiples, and they're more available in my area at least than Monster Jam or SCT are.

Plus trading 3 games per visa is less suspicious than 5 or 6 and is easier than trading multiples to multiple stores, unless you have a convenient route. Not arguing, just saying there's pros to both.

is'nt alone in the dark dead? or is the PS3 one still live?

[jer7583]

PS3 version costs $30 new at gamestop, trades for $35 or 36 I believe. Used is even better. $26.99 - $21.XX with coupons.

I'm always about trading volume - Getting the most credit moved from one place to another in a single trade. I'm always paranoid BBV employees are going to start denying me trades or talking together about what I'm trading.

[Sinnbox]

PS3 version costs $30 new at gamestop, trades for $35 or 36 I believe. Used is even better. $26.99 - $21.XX with coupons.

I'm always about trading volume - Getting the most credit moved from one place to another in a single trade. I'm always paranoid BBV employees are going to start denying me trades or talking together about what I'm trading.

LOL, I love trade in volume, but around here Its hard to find good trade fodder, the pawnshop used to always get good flipables in, but since gas went down the pawn shop has only gotten in crappy PS2 stuff. about the only time i trade in volume is when K-mart has a clearance, or I make it up to the 4 GS's in Fort Wayne.

[io]

The store I go to got word from corporate. It apparently was on the same memo that mentioned the start date of the B1G1 sale.

I went in to my store today and asked about any potential game sales and they said there is something and it was to be in a packet they were supposed to get today but didn't - she told me to check back tomorrow. I'd imagine most stores have said packet though so the info ought to be widespread. What is unsure is this used game sale in addition to B1G1. Unless someone is just mixing that up with their (ongoing) "up to 50%" off new game clearance - which is nothing new (SMG is 50% off, many others are 30% off or so).


All these are based on getting tax added to your trade from BBV.

I appreciate the effort but that makes the numbers fairly meaningless to most people - not many get tax added and it will be different in every case anyway ;). It's always better to disregard tax in these sorts of things and let people go from there depending on their own conditions...

In any case, I may have to go for some of those new games at GS as I can't find any of the used stuff any more. I have yet to trade a Legendary so that would be a good one to snag new. I have a feeling between getting VV's and fodder from the B1G1 I'll need some more BBV credit...

In other news, I realized I had several Coke Rewards free rentals that are set to expire on January 19th. I needed to start using those ASAP! My kids wanted to try out Wii Music (my 6 year-old had fun with it in GS the other day so I figured it was worth a free rental at least). Of course their 2 copies were out so I snagged 2 360 games that are new but I'd never think of buying anywhere near retail, even in BBV credit: Sonic Unleashed and Tomb Raider Underworld. The boys are playing Sonic now and seem to like it. We just found out school is cancelled tomorrow for the third day in a row, so this will help keep them busy - and I'm glad I snagged them tonight instead of trying to do so in the snow tomorrow. The Tomb Raider game is more for me - I enjoyed Legend quite a bit so I figured why not.

[Friend of Sonic]

So, I called that bullshit customer care line on the receipt. They don't give a shit and I waited thirty minutes on hold to hear that. I even asked straight up, "Should managers be telling their customers they've been reported to the police?" She responded, "I can't do anything about that sir." She did forward my complaint to corporate. We'll see how that goes.

I did get one interesting nugget of info. She looked at my account and was under the impression that I traded in six Alone in the Darks. I said, "No, that's three for the 360 and three for the Wii. They're different games."

So the asshole managers who I have never met conspired against me because they can't tell that I traded in games for different systems. :lol:

[vanilla_shakin_it]

So until we know what the coupon is on friday, can I assume that the only deal would be to use the 10 percent off coupon with my edge card? Unless the b2g1 is still going on but I'm pretty sure it's not.

EDIT: Does smash court tennis give anybody trouble trying to trade it in? I thought I read that.

DOUBLE EDIT:Nevermind. If it requires a lookup than none of my BB's will take it on account of them being fucking assholes.

[dyeknom]

Wow! GTA4 for 15.00 AND the b1g1 free? I need to start making my list of keepable games with this b1g1 free.

I definitely need to pick up my old copies of Stranglehold CE and Dark Sector... and a GTA4 for the 360 (DLC)... maybe second copy of Professor Layton's.

I dont know about this "50%" though, on new games. That seems a bit too nuts, buying 2x 54.99 games would make it a b1g1 free.. and they always limit it to 14.99 in the past. I can, however, see them doing up to 50% off "select games"... like the games that received price drops but BBV never updated them.

[io]

I dont know about this "50%" though, on new games. That seems a bit too nuts, buying 2x 54.99 games would make it a b1g1 free.. and they always limit it to 14.99 in the past. I can, however, see them doing up to 50% off "select games"... like the games that received price drops but BBV never updated them.

I think we're fairly certain the "up to 50% off" on new games is nothing more than the sale they have been having for some time. Perhaps they are just choosing to promote it during this period ;).

But let's revisit what that original post said:

He informed me that the notification he received from corporate stated that ALL pre-played XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii games would be sold at 50% off minimum starting Monday (12-22-08) when stores open. He also said that there would be 30-40% off ALL NEW STOCK for all platforms.

It doesn't even say "up to 50% off" on new stuff (did someone else mention that?). Anyway, the 30-40% off new stock is pretty much what they have now (though they have SMG at 50% off). Now, it is by no means on ALL new stock, though probably 80% of it - pretty much all but the very newest releases. Since nothing major has come out the last week or so I could see them moving all new games to 30% off minimum starting next week - that would make sense given their current (ie, ongoing) new game clearance strategy.

The part I have a hard time believing is "ALL pre-played XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii games would be sold at 50% off minimum". That is essentially extending the B1G1 to all prices and not even requiring the purchase of 2 games. I suppose it is possible if they really want to clear stuff out, but, wow, that would be something. I know I'd snag a Boom Blox for $10 if that happened - probably lots of other stuff too. I may even finally try out this Halo thing I hear so much about ;).

[c.gibbits]

so when the b1g1 starts, what deal will we use to trade in to GS, the tiered 20/30/40% promotion ends on the 24th. So only one day of flipping?

[Bezerker]

so when the b1g1 starts, what deal will we use to trade in to GS, the tiered 20/30/40% promotion ends on the 24th. So only one day of flipping?


Supposedly a Trade 2 Get $10 deal will start after the 20/30/40. It basically means that there will be tons of games that would be at least $5 BB -> $9 GS.

If anyone wants to cash out a bit of their credit, FYE pays $13 cash for GTA 4. So that'd be $7.50 -> $13. If you want credit, they give $16.25.

[io]

so when the b1g1 starts, what deal will we use to trade in to GS, the tiered 20/30/40% promotion ends on the 24th. So only one day of flipping?

In all likelihood something new will replace it - hopefully the trade 2 next-gen titles get a $10 bonus deal. That was a key ingredient of the perfect storm last time. It seems improbable that they would both come together again for a second perfect storm just 6 months later, but we'll see...

If not that, then maybe we'll get a weekly coupon or two from GS for trade-in bonuses during the BBV sale.

Or maybe GS will finally end all the trade-in promos and we'll get nothing. A year ago or so they didn't really run all these continuous trade-in promos. Even then, though, there will be decent things to trade to GS - would just have to be more selective.

[Rave Child]

In all likelihood something new will replace it - hopefully the trade 2 next-gen titles get a $10 bonus deal. That was a key ingredient of the perfect storm last time. It seems improbable that they would both come together again for a second perfect storm just 6 months later, but we'll see...

If not that, then maybe we'll get a weekly coupon or two from GS for trade-in bonuses during the BBV sale.

Or maybe GS will finally end all the trade-in promos and we'll get nothing. A year ago or so they didn't really run all these continuous trade-in promos. Even then, though, there will be decent things to trade to GS - would just have to be more selective.

Someone in the GS tiered trade thread mentioned a week or so ago that a manager at his store said the trade 2 next-gen get $10 was coming back in January through February to replace this one. Of course, that could just be speculation on the managers part, but it has been the case for the last 6 months at least. I guess only time can tell.

I hope the info about GTA 4 dropping is true. I've got at least 6 for each console at each of my stores. Plus, if they are all converted rentals, there is a chance they they were nice and kept all the stuff that goes with them (map, manual, and 1-month Xbox Live Gold trial!!!!!). That could be a nice little bonus if you get a bunch of free Xbox Live.

[steebo777]

Quick question about the vanilla visas. Do the fees to activate the card get applied when you first purchase it or the first time you use it?

[falcon815]

Quick question about the vanilla visas. Do the fees to activate the card get applied when you first purchase it or the first time you use it?

At time of purchase. The $100 cards will cost $105.95, etc.

[GuardianE]

What about my remaining 0.XX cents. Guess I'll have to hunt down a really specifically priced pack of gum. :lol:

You can buy ANY denomination over $5.

I ordered one for $29.98. :D And yes, they send the card pretty much instantly, unless it's declined. When I tried to order a $100 gift card from a $100 Vanilla Visa, it was declined because of a $1 authoization charge. As long as you don't get more than $50 in Amazon gift cards per order, you'll be fine.


My Wii from the contest arrived today. I'll have to go pick it up from the local UPS depot tomorrow, since there's a sig required. Keep a lookout, guys. :)

That's awesome news! I was wondering why I got a phone call from UPS yesterday.

[DarthPuma]

Wow, cool news on the GTA4. I traded one in to hastings a few weeks ago and still got 18. If that hasn't dropped, you could turn 14.99 into 36 which would be a nice flip if you have one in the area.


Definitely going to grab GTA4 and Professor Layton (did someone say it was 14.99?) to keep though.

[steebo777]

At time of purchase. The $100 cards will cost $105.95, etc.
That's what I though, thanks!

[falcon815]

When I tried to order a $100 gift card from a $100 Vanilla Visa, it was declined because of a $1 authoization charge. As long as you don't get more than $50 in Amazon gift cards per order, you'll be fine.

How long did you have to wait for that authorization charge to go away? I made the same mistake before reading the thread and finding out the troubles. I've canceled the GC order through Amazon, but that $1 auth charge has been sitting there for 4 days, leaving me with only $99 available. My planned Amazon order is between $99 and $100, and I'd kinda like to have the whole card available to cover it.

And neat that you got the UPS call yesterday too. That was my first clue... I thought today was going to be the first delivery date, but then I found the info tag inside my front door. Luckily, I work within 2 blocks of the UPS depot here, so I'll just walk over there at some point today and get it.

[GuardianE]

How long did you have to wait for that authorization charge to go away? I made the same mistake before reading the thread and finding out the troubles. I've canceled the GC order through Amazon, but that $1 auth charge has been sitting there for 4 days, leaving me with only $99 available. My planned Amazon order is between $99 and $100, and I'd kinda like to have the whole card available to cover it.

And neat that you got the UPS call yesterday too. That was my first clue... I thought today was going to be the first delivery date, but then I found the info tag inside my front door. Luckily, I work within 2 blocks of the UPS depot here, so I'll just walk over there at some point today and get it.

You'll have to call Vanilla Visa. They're waiting on Amazon to go through the transaction before clearing the authorization charge and the authorization charge won't go away until the gift card is bought... and the gift card can't be bought because there's only a balance of $99, heh. So, yeah just call VV customer service and they'll cancel the charge.

Hmm, that makes me suspicious. I didn't receive any note from UPS yesterday. I wish I'd written down the tracking number when I got my call. I typed it into UPS.com, but closed the window so I don't have it anymore. :cry:

[bgame2]

Wow, I don't know if I'm having an off day or what, but would someone please recap the GTA 4 thing for me. You guys know I read the posts, I'm just not totally following. So far I understand that it will drop to 14.99 making it eligible for the B1G1. I also understand that it trades in for 10 (14 with bonus to GS). So just be certain that I get the whole picture, the idea is that it'll basically become a 2:1 trade to GS during the promotional overlap, right? Thanks.

[bgame2]

Also, I pointed out a few days ago that Hot Wheels Beat that is 9.99 at BBV (PS2). It trades in for 7ish to GS. It's a pretty good flip with the promotional bonus.

[GuardianE]

Wow, I don't know if I'm having an off day or what, but would someone please recap the GTA 4 thing for me. You guys know I read the posts, I'm just not totally following. So far I understand that it will drop to 14.99 making it eligible for the B1G1. I also understand that it trades in for 10 (14 with bonus to GS). So just be certain that I get the whole picture, the idea is that it'll basically become a 2:1 trade to GS during the promotional overlap, right? Thanks.

That's what I gather.

You buy GTA4 for essentially $7.50 a piece, plus tax.
Trades in at $14.00 including the bonus 40% when you manage to gather up enough flip fodder.

BBV->GS flips are always much harder to come by than GS->BBV flips. At least, before Vanilla Visa was introduced.

[Rave Child]

Wow, I don't know if I'm having an off day or what, but would someone please recap the GTA 4 thing for me. You guys know I read the posts, I'm just not totally following. So far I understand that it will drop to 14.99 making it eligible for the B1G1. I also understand that it trades in for 10 (14 with bonus to GS). So just be certain that I get the whole picture, the idea is that it'll basically become a 2:1 trade to GS during the promotional overlap, right? Thanks.

I think the biggest thing here is the enormous supply of converted rentals that every single Blockbuster is going to have. So not only will it be an excellent ratio back to GS, but it will also be extremely widely available. I know I've seen at least 5+ 360 versions at every store I went to last week.

[bgame2]

Thanks, guys! I also saw the post about FYE paying cash for it, but I just wanted to be certain I followed completely considering that we have about a 1 day overlap and the Wife will be a little touchy about my flipping on the 23rd/24th. lol.

[Rave Child]

Thanks, guys! I also saw the post about FYE paying cash for it, but I just wanted to be certain I followed completely considering that we have about a 1 day overlap and the Wife will be a little touchy about my flipping on the 23rd/24th. lol.

You can check Second Spin (http://www.secondspin.com/) to check the buyback values at FYE. Just choose "Sell games by title" in the search criteria. The values they list are the cash they would pay for it, but if you take store credit, you get 25% more. Hopefully it will hold for a little longer than just the 24th, in case there's no new trade in promo.

[GuardianE]

My only concern is finding the extra trade fodder to make up that 30%.

[Animal7390]

my only problem with secondspin is that if they personally have too many of something they will pay less. if you call a store and they have one or none they will pay more, sometimes alot more. just call an fye and ask, its a little bit more sure that secondspin. just make sure you grab the employees name.

[animemaniac14]

I think we definitely need some excel spreadsheet list of all the $14.99 games (at LEAST for :360:, :ps3:, and :wii:)

I wouldn't mind doing it actually if some posters wanna help :-D just pm me if so!

[theeipi]

In all likelihood something new will replace it - hopefully the trade 2 next-gen titles get a $10 bonus deal. That was a key ingredient of the perfect storm last time. It seems improbable that they would both come together again for a second perfect storm just 6 months later, but we'll see...

If not that, then maybe we'll get a weekly coupon or two from GS for trade-in bonuses during the BBV sale.

Or maybe GS will finally end all the trade-in promos and we'll get nothing. A year ago or so they didn't really run all these continuous trade-in promos. Even then, though, there will be decent things to trade to GS - would just have to be more selective.

One thing that is interesting is that Gamestop is actually highly profitable, one of the best retail chains the past year.

[akokonas]

Ok I just left BB about 15 min ago and the B1G1 starts tomorrow for sure she was telling me the table of games were all 14.99 and that's what she had been doing all day was getting ready for tomorrow

[h2dk]

I think we definitely need some excel spreadsheet list of all the $14.99 games (at LEAST for :360:, :ps3:, and :wii:)

I wouldn't mind doing it actually if some posters wanna help :-D just pm me if so!

I'd be up for helping you out, however I haven't been able to make my weekly "rounds" with the damn snow/ice. The weather isn't the main problem (other than all the idiots on the road that don't know what they are doing), it's the school closures and the fact that my childcare center closes whenever school does.

Anybody seen Nintendogs at BB (new)?

[animemaniac14]

Ok I just left BB about 15 min ago and the B1G1 starts tomorrow for sure she was telling me the table of games were all 14.99 and that's what she had been doing all day was getting ready for tomorrow



tomorrow? r u sure...bbv promos don't usually start til tuesday...perhaps your location is an exception or something? or maybe the emp. there was wrong?

[bornrunnin31]

In all likelihood something new will replace it - hopefully the trade 2 next-gen titles get a $10 bonus deal. That was a key ingredient of the perfect storm last time. It seems improbable that they would both come together again for a second perfect storm just 6 months later, but we'll see...

If not that, then maybe we'll get a weekly coupon or two from GS for trade-in bonuses during the BBV sale.

IIRC, there were a lot of nice email coupons during that time as well. It was a lot easier going from GS->BBV because of the 25% off every week. But, if there are no sales on used games at GS next week then it might just be:
BBV->GS = Major gain
GS->BBV = Even or slight gain

[stone1061]

Ok I just left BB about 15 min ago and the B1G1 starts tomorrow for sure she was telling me the table of games were all 14.99 and that's what she had been doing all day was getting ready for tomorrow
This will be the second busiest shopping weekend of the year. If Blockbuster has a clue(which we know they usually don't) they would start this promo sooner. I'll hit some on my way to work to see if they tables are being set up like last sale with all the qualifiying games.
Need to get an Olive Garden gift card for wifes birthday tomorrow anyway.

[akokonas]

yeas i am serious because the table of games were all 14.99 or less. I wanted to buy crackdown for 9.99 but i figured i would wait for the B1G1, when i went to the register i asked her if the table of games were B1G1 and she said right away no thats starting tomorrow, and I said are you sure and she said yes I have been setting up all morning long for it. So she sounded pretty knowledgable about it and I would count on it

[animemaniac14]

yeas i am serious because the table of games were all 14.99 or less. I wanted to buy crackdown for 9.99 but i figured i would wait for the B1G1, when i went to the register i asked her if the table of games were B1G1 and she said right away no thats starting tomorrow, and I said are you sure and she said yes I have been setting up all morning long for it. So she sounded pretty knowledgable about it and I would count on it

wow i may have to run out to my bbv first thing in the morning...i may even have to PREPARE for the long road trip TONITE!...tho i was plannin on bringing the g/f to help me out (as she LOVES to go on my flipping trips :roll: lol)

[sprintfinanceguy]

^ my wife is a lot more willing to help out on flipping trips since Macy's and VV entered the picture...

[Animal7390]

my gf hates my flipping trips, it actually has gotten better since the vv.

[akokonas]

you guys think it will be hard to unload 5 singstar bundles before monday? Sears by my house has 5 of them and if i go to 5 different BB you think ill get caught?

[gi60]

you guys think it will be hard to unload 5 singstar bundles before monday? Sears by my house has 5 of them and if i go to 5 different BB you think ill get caught?

Depends on where you are.. because I drop 7 last week at 7 different BBs 3 districts. I'm in LB, CA.

[Animal7390]

you should be all set or we would all be in trouble for the amount of games we are trading in.

[Rave Child]

you guys think it will be hard to unload 5 singstar bundles before monday? Sears by my house has 5 of them and if i go to 5 different BB you think ill get caught?

I've traded that many of the same game to different stores within the same day. They're all the same district, too. I've never had a problem trading in or with Jr. Detectives, though, so my stores may be more lax than others.

[MoneyMan]

I picked up the club and smackdown 08 for 360 with the B1G1. I also picked up a new obama painting they had for $14.99 that has a title destiny on it. Im going to hit up some other blockbusters and find some more games to get with this deal.

[animemaniac14]

I picked up the club and smackdown 08 for 360 with the B1G1. I also picked up a new obama painting they had for $14.99 that has a title destiny on it. Im going to hit up some other blockbusters and find some more games to get with this deal.

dude wait...IT'S ALREADY ON?! WTF BBV GET YOUR PROMOS STRAIGHT!:bomb:

[Jesse757x]

I picked up the club and smackdown 08 for 360 with the B1G1. I also picked up a new obama painting they had for $14.99 that has a title destiny on it. Im going to hit up some other blockbusters and find some more games to get with this deal.
wait..the b1g1 already started?!

[MoneyMan]

wait..the b1g1 already started?!

Yes, at a blockbuster i was in today in orlando FL. I did not know about it untill she told me.

[Animal7390]

i go to another page for one minute and look what happens

[daminion]

BB by me said it didn't start until next week. For some reason I had it in my head that it started today.

[ShaJay]

Warning: Buy 2 Get 1 Free Has Started... Off To The Motha F'n Races Now!!

[Friend of Sonic]

Speaking of flipping with girlfriends, my girlfriend is indifferent with it... although when I found out I was banned, she was with me and got very pissed at the manager. She offered to set up account and do trades for me. I'll save that for an emergency when there's like 3X flips or something.

[jer7583]

looks like it's up to store managers when the sale starts.

Are there really going to be that many good flips? GTA4 was already mentioned..

[Animal7390]

professor layton, spyro for the wii, twilight princess for the gc are a few others.

[gi60]

Just called a BBV in LB, CA. The B1G1 is on today for anything $ 14.99 and under.

GTA4 is still $ 24.99 when she checked in her computer.

Woohoo.. my Boss just cancelled a lunch meeting. I'm out and will report soon. :)

[animemaniac14]

anyone who buys/sees $14.99 games for 360, ps3, wii, or/and NDS please PM me so I can put together an excel list of all the $14.99 games that qualify for this wallet-clenching promo!

[Animal7390]

well i have alot of return rebuying to attempt. damnit.

[Slim Gatsby]

What Its Begun Omgwtfbbq

[Friend of Sonic]

I just called and it also started at my local store, which I might add had a bad ass collection of games for sale.
NOICE!!!
Called a second store and they are also doing it. Here I come Professor Layton and Ninja Gaiden. I only have 180 in BB credit, so I think I'll probably just save it for games I want for myself and framed art if that indeed goes on sale also.

[sharpedge]

Just called my nearest store, B1G1 on 14.99 and under games was supposed to start next week but it's being brought forward to start tomorrow (Thursday).

[Animal7390]

if anyone can pick up a professor layton for me i can see if i can pick something up for you.

[stone1061]

Ratchet CLank Size Matters PS2.
With the extra 30% plus 10% for edge at GS, the DS, PSP, and PS2 games were better last storm.
Wait for the trade 2 get extra $10 to trade in 360 and Wii games. If that deal comes through.
GTA IV was reported to drop on Sunday.
Of course if you are looking for stuff to keep, get shopping!

[PhoenixAZ]

^ my wife is a lot more willing to help out on flipping trips since Macy's and VV entered the picture...

my gf hates my flipping trips, it actually has gotten better since the vv.

My wife hated it when I would do the flipping after work until recently when she saw me bringing home VV's by the $100's. Now she tells me to go out and do some more flipping. I haven't had enough inventory to worry about using her for the flips, with a baby it's kind of hard to get her involved in outings like that unless they are quick.

[GuardianE]

It might be best to wait until Sunday for the GTA4 drop, then.

[Rave Child]

Sweet, I'm going to have to hit up a couple of stores to pick up Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword and Yoshi's Island DS (tagged $14.99) for keeps. I foolishly left a lot of my credit (both BBV and GS) at home today since I never figured it would randomly start like this. Oh well, I'll get by on what I have.

[Quintox]

Yup, it's on at my store. I just got back but I'm going back b/c I came here to see what the good flips are. I'm nervous about waiting for trade 2 $10 extra deal that is supposed to come up, b/c if it doesn't, we are screwed. I may do the 30% one instead.

What is HL2 Orange Box TIV?

[kojubat]

My Wii from the contest arrived today. I'll have to go pick it up from the local UPS depot tomorrow, since there's a sig required. Keep a lookout, guys. :)

Did anyone save the address to request a winner list, or have sent off for it? Just curious, since I had entries at about twenty different stores in the area, and didn't win a thing.

And MoneyMan, which one were you in? I tend to stick to the stores on the west and south sides of Orlando, but I don't want to poach on your area. :)

[nietzsche74]

So it looks like the b1g1 sale may be operating in tandem with the GS 25% extra coupon. I noticed CB's Jericho (360) marked used for $15 my last visit... might get something since Gamestop is still charging $25.

[animemaniac14]

25% extra coupon? EXPLAIN...

[lukewin]

TIV quotes

Wii
Celebrity Sports Showdown $16 (Was on sale at Amazon for $10 during BF)
Wonder World Amusement Park $16 (Was at BB for $10 during BF)

[newlu]

25% extra coupon? EXPLAIN...
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207166

[animemaniac14]

^^ extra 40% is still better tho

[jgressley]

you guys think it will be hard to unload 5 singstar bundles before monday? Sears by my house has 5 of them and if i go to 5 different BB you think ill get caught?
If you're like me you'll strike out and have 3 blockbusters (including a gamerush) refuse trade-in. Even with the Microphones and everything they refused to take that game.

[Quintox]

Is this even that great of a deal? I mean it's good but nothing super great.

OK you might not lose, but you won't gain much at all. Probably a 1:1 type thing.

Example:
Ratatouille is 9.99. OK half is is $5. TIV is $5. Add bonuses and you get about $6.50. Now that is a 'good' flip.

Let's say Spiderman FoF, since it's easy to find: 9.99, 1/2 off is $5. TIV is $4.75. Bonus to GS is around $6.17.

This is all assuming TIVs stay from io's OP. So basically you net $1 per game. It's almost not worth the hassle of driving around, finding games, the time, etc.

[newlu]

I'd have to agree with Quintox on this one.

[GuardianE]

Is this even that great of a deal? I mean it's good but nothing super great.

OK you might not lose, but you won't gain much at all. Probably a 1:1 type thing.

Example:
Ratatouille is 9.99. OK half is is $5. TIV is $5. Add bonuses and you get about $6.50. Now that is a 'good' flip.

Let's say Spiderman FoF, since it's easy to find: 9.99, 1/2 off is $5. TIV is $4.75. Bonus to GS is around $6.17.

This is all assuming TIVs stay from io's OP. So basically you net $1 per game. It's almost not worth the hassle of driving around, finding games, the time, etc.

What you're not taking into account are alleged price drops mentioned earlier in the thread, the prime example being GTAIV. Someone was quoted as saying that GTAIV will be dropping to $14.99, making it eligible for the B2G1Free sale and costing $7.50 (assuming that you buy two games of equal value). This trades in at $14 when taking into account the 40% bonus when you throw in some trade fodder, like Spiderman:FOF. We don't know all the drops, so there could be some legitimate gems in addition to GTAIV.

[h2dk]

Is this even that great of a deal? I mean it's good but nothing super great.

OK you might not lose, but you won't gain much at all. Probably a 1:1 type thing.

Example:
Ratatouille is 9.99. OK half is is $5. TIV is $5. Add bonuses and you get about $6.50. Now that is a 'good' flip.

Let's say Spiderman FoF, since it's easy to find: 9.99, 1/2 off is $5. TIV is $4.75. Bonus to GS is around $6.17.

This is all assuming TIVs stay from io's OP. So basically you net $1 per game. It's almost not worth the hassle of driving around, finding games, the time, etc.

I think the point is, anytime you can get a 1:1 ratio or better going from BB to GS is a good thing. People flip all their GS to BB, this is a way to get that credit back to GS to continue the flipping cycle.

(I prefer to swap credit for credit...once I "cash out" for VV or something to sell, I end up using that cash or VV to purchase something else, reducing my "gaming" funds. This way I keep my gaming "hobby" guilt free)

[ShaJay]

me too we need trade 2 plus 10

[GuardianE]

I think the point is, anytime you can get a 1:1 ratio or better going from BB to GS is a good thing. People flip all their GS to BB, this is a way to get that credit back to GS to continue the flipping cycle.

(I prefer to swap credit for credit...once I "cash out" for VV or something to sell, I end up using that cash or VV to purchase something else, reducing my "gaming" funds. This way I keep my gaming "hobby" guilt free)


This was very much the case a few months ago, but with the new gift cards and Vanilla Visas, I pretty much prefer Blockbuster credit since it's more versatile now.

Ultimately it's pretty easy to just set aside your Vanilla Visas for game purchases.

[Quintox]

What you're not taking into account are alleged price drops mentioned earlier in the thread, the prime example being GTAIV. Someone was quoted as saying that GTAIV will be dropping to $14.99, making it eligible for the B2G1Free sale and costing $7.50 (assuming that you buy two games of equal value). This trades in at $14 when taking into account the 40% bonus when you throw in some trade fodder, like Spiderman:FOF. We don't know all the drops, so there could be some legitimate gems in addition to GTAIV.
First its B1G1 not B2G1 :D

Anyway, yes that is good but thats one example and honestly probably the only good one. By the time these drop, most of the games will be OOS/sold to 'normal' Christmas shoppers, and TIV to GS may drop or even the OP is probably old and they dropped already.

Yes 1:1 to GS is good, but it's not hard to achieve this with normal prices and when GS has the trade 2 get $10. And if you're going to say they probably will do the trade 2 get $10, that's after Christmas, when once again lots of BBV games will be gone and TIVs will be sure to drop by then.

So in my opinion, this is a GREAT deal if you want to keep the games, but flipping wise, it's just average.

[akokonas]

quick update call of duty 4 is 34.99 brand new. I went to a new BB today and they had there shit together with a rack of all the new games marked down and also the used ones as well. No B1G1 over there yet

[h2dk]

This was very much the case a few months ago, but with the new gift cards and Vanilla Visas, I pretty much prefer Blockbuster credit since it's more versatile now.

Ultimately it's pretty easy to just set aside your Vanilla Visas for game purchases.

Yes, just like it is easy to spend cash for games. Since I keep a fairly significant amount of credit revolving btw BB and GS, I would be more apt to use the VV on something else.

First its B1G1 not B2G1 :D

Anyway, yes that is good but thats one example and honestly probably the only good one. By the time these drop, most of the games will be OOS/sold to 'normal' Christmas shoppers, and TIV to GS may drop or even the OP is probably old and they dropped already.

Yes 1:1 to GS is good, but it's not hard to achieve this with normal prices and when GS has the trade 2 get $10. And if you're going to say they probably will do the trade 2 get $10, that's after Christmas, when once again lots of BBV games will be gone and TIVs will be sure to drop by then.

So in my opinion, this is a GREAT deal if you want to keep the games, but flipping wise, it's just average.

Spiderman FoF for Wii gets $8 (so $5 --> $11.20). As far as the T2G$10 after Christmas, if we're sure it is coming, why not stock up now:)

[gi60]

I just got back from BB and GS.

All $ 9.99 at BB / B1G1F is on.

X360 / GS base TIV
Cars: Mater National - $ 5.75
Moto GP 2007 - 4 (Not Good)
Fear Files - 6
Avatar - Burning Earth - 5

Wii
NIghts: 5
Table Tennis: 8
Spyro - 5

PS2
Hot Wheels: Beat xxx - 8

43 BB into 65.. not to exciting but it's a positive flip, which is rare... :)

[gamer6587]

got resistance 2 and dead space, should I trade those at blockbuster, game crazy, or gamestop???? I was hoping I could get enough to get cod waw

[Darklighter]

Picked up Mario Galaxy for $25. There's a gamerush blockbuster 5 min from my house and I never knew they bought used games. I'll keep them in mind in the future. :)

[sarge1991]

I don't know if anyone has posted this or not, but GameCrazy is also having a B1G1 on games 14.99 and under. My store only had a ton of ps2, xbox games and a few ps3 and psp games. Just a heads up.

[DarthPuma]

I just called my BB and our B1G1 has started. Most def going to check it out. Hopefully GTA4 still nets 18 at hastings, about to call there.

[Rave Child]

As far as the T2G$10 after Christmas, if we're sure it is coming, why not stock up now:)

That's what I'm probably going to do, to a very small extent. I'm pretty convinced it will happen, but there hasn't been any real confirmation, yet. The reason I want to rush to several stores today is because I want to pick up a lot of $5/$7.50 DS and PS2 games for myself. Many of my stores have some decent ones that I nearly pulled the trigger on in the past month. Now is a great time to pick them all up.

[animemaniac14]

odd...this thread should be OVERLOADED with replies by now...well i guess in the next hour, everyone shall return home from work and go "WTF?! IT'S ON?!"

[Nikadimas]

odd...this thread should be OVERLOADED with replies by now...well i guess in the next hour, everyone shall return home from work and go "WTF?! IT'S ON?!"

I had that moment when I got back from running errands today. If I had known it was on I'd be out there right now. Sadly, I have to go to work in half an hour so I miss out on the start. :cry:

[Animal7390]

yes

[ghozt]

yea just called mine and they said it started. i got work in an hour and knowing that it takes them at least 40 minutes to find all the games, ill have to check it out tomorrow.

[irishsoccermbw]

WTF?! IT'S ON?!

Gonna head out tomorrow looks pretty icy out there. :) Thanks for the updates guys time to set up a list of stuff to pick up.

[Sparta11]

Yup confirmed here as well :D Just in time for christmas :)
http://n08q1114fvte161.imageshacknow.info/img/1242/v08w1128rhlb/smile.gif

[sp00ge]

Well shit... I was just up there and the manager didn't mention it. They did have an extra table with some crappy cheap games set up, but no signage.

I have to run my daughter up to the grandparents tonight for a sleepover, so I'll make a second stop and see what's what. There is alot of decent 14.99 and unders there too.

[Sinnbox]

I got 18 games in the B1G1 today, I think some of the employees grabbed some of the good stuff before I got there, but I know for sure I was the first customer to get it!!

[milmanias]

It started at my closest BBV, but Prof Layton was gone. I picked up Virtua Fighter 5 and Call of Duty 3 (9.99 ea, X360) but they didn't have one of the games so I didn't buy anything. I'm going to 2 others to see if there's anything I'll want.

Frontlines was marked $14.99; I thought it was $24.99 so I may get that along with The Orange Box.

[Jesse757x]

Heres my rough list of used 14.99 and under games. sorry i didn't write down every games price. Hope this helps lol
:360:
Beautiful Katamari
Condemned 2
the club
Eragon
Fear Files
Fear
Frontlines fuel of war
dark sector
narania
dead or alive
potc
spiderwick
shadowrun
spiderman3
sega tennis
sega rally revo
turok
Vf5
transformers
smackdown vs. raw
viva pinata
virtual tennis
dead rising
Crackdown
lost planet
all pro football
tony hawk pg
monster madness
the outfit
superman returns
shrek 3rd
armored core 4
blue dragon
earth defense force
harry potter order of phoneix
phantasy star universe
ratatouille
star trek legacy
orange box
call of duty 3
the simpsons
Moto GP 2007
Avatar burning earth
skate
jericho
need for speed pro street
stuntman
prizefighter
pgr4


:ps3:
ut3
tiger woods 08
gengi
lost
lair
ridge racer 7
sega rally revo
nba live 08
Medal of honor airborne
cars mater nation.
nba 07
nba ballers chosen one
mlb 2k7
ncaa 08
darkness
Blacksite area 51
skate

:wii:
nights
counter force
tony hawk downhill jam
bee movie
spongebob squarep creature from krusty krab.
no more heroes
meet the robinsons
battle of the bands
potc
go diego safari rescue
rock n roll
pinball hall of fame
alvin and the chipmunks
alien syndrome
bionicle heroes
fantastic 4
golden compass
billy the wizard
cocoto magic circus
ice age 2
ninja bread
dragon blade
escape from bug island
madden 08
crash of the titans
geometry wars
metal slug anthology
octomania
super swing golf
spyro
table tennis
godfather
sonic riders zero gravity
lego star wars complete saga

[Sinnbox]

There wasn't crap(for flipping) at my store, but I hope to hit a store next monday that is loaded with good flips, as I mentioned earlier I did manage to grab 18 games for 98 in credit today. The only good DS game left at my store was Final Fantasy III for 9.99.

[Sinnbox]

Heres my rough list of used 14.99 and under games. sorry i didn't write down every games price. Hope this helps lol...


My store has alot of them marked higher, maybe I should ask for a price check.

P.S. IF GTA is dropping this weekend, I wonder how many others are? I hope I didnt jsut spend $98 in credit on a bunch of 9.99 games that are gonna drop to 6.99.

[gi60]

GS TIV - from gs thread


X360
all pro football 1
armored core 4 5
Beautiful Katamari 6
blue dragon 4.25
call of duty 3 2.25
Condemned 2 8
dark sector 5
dead or alive ?
dead rising 6
earth defense force 3
Eragon 1
Fear 3
Fear Files 6
Frontlines fuel of war 7
harry potter order of phoneix 6
lost planet 4
monster madness 2
narania ?
orange box ?
phantasy star universe 5
potc 1.25
R6v2 10
ratatouille 5
sega rally revo 5
sega tennis 5
shadowrun 3
shrek 3rd 2.5
smackdown vs. raw 2007 2
spiderman3 4
spiderwick ?
star trek legacy 4.75
superman returns 2.5
the club 6.75
the outfit 2
tony hawk pg 7
transformers 7
turok 4.5
Vf5 4.25
virtua tennis 3 3.25
viva pinata 4.75

PS3
cars mater nation. ?
darkness 5
genji 6
lair 4.25l
ost 7
Medal of honor airborne 10
mlb 2k7 .75
nba 07 2
nba ballers chosen one ?
nba live 08 ?
ncaa 08 ?
ridge racer 7 ?
sega rally revo 7
tiger woods 08 5
ut3 2

[lukewin]

live at mine also, wasn't at the one I traded in games to earlier though (at least no signage).

Got
DS Flash Focus $6.99
XBOX Star Wars KOTOR II Free (had KOTOR I in, but swapped with another case, nice manager let me do it, one was marked $7, the other $10)

Separate transaction
All $15
Wii
Godfather Blackhand Edition
Bully Scholarship Edition (Free)
Bomberman Land
PS2
Transformers the Game (Free)
Gonna sell my sealed versions of Godfather and Bully. Would've picked up more trade fodder to GS, but I'm leaving the country tomorrow for 2 weeks. Gonna miss the bulk of this sale.

[Quintox]

Should I be worried about trading into GS? There are 2 near me, one is closer. The closer one I usually trade into, but I've traded one or two of the games I got from BBV a few months ago, and now I will be trading the same one/two in again. Will they be able to see this and be suspicious, or should I not worry, or what?

[h2dk]

Okami rang up $19.99

[Friend of Sonic]

Thanks GI. Some decent flips in there. I'll definitely be doing some Frontlines and Rainbow Six 2. Nothing extreme, but might as well burn credit.
Also, Mark the DM called me back. I explained things. He seems indifferent to my concern, but is going to call the two managers and find out what's happening. He said he'll reach me no later than tomorrow morning. We'll see where that goes then. I wanna get back into the game

[Jesse757x]

Okami rang up $19.99
oo they must have made a mistake then. ill take it off.

[Ragnorok64]

Man, I didn't know this was on. I'm gonna have to make some trips.

[Ragnorok64]

Thanks GI. Some decent flips in there. I'll definitely be doing some Frontlines and Rainbow Six 2. Nothing extreme, but might as well burn credit.
Also, Mark the DM called me back. I explained things. He seems indifferent to my concern, but is going to call the two managers and find out what's happening. He said he'll reach me no later than tomorrow morning. We'll see where that goes then. I wanna get back into the game

What do you mean he seems indifferent to your concern exactly? He doesn't care that you're trading stuff or he doesn't care that you are upset you can't trade?

[gi60]

Thanks GI. Some decent flips in there. I'll definitely be doing some Frontlines and Rainbow Six 2. Nothing extreme, but might as well burn credit.
Also, Mark the DM called me back. I explained things. He seems indifferent to my concern, but is going to call the two managers and find out what's happening. He said he'll reach me no later than tomorrow morning. We'll see where that goes then. I wanna get back into the game

Yes, not bad. but since VV, I feel reluctant to transfer credit to GS haha... I already burn $40s BB to GS, maybe another $ 60 and I'm done.

[king007]

Anyone have a heads up to what GS is doing this weekend (b2g1? coupon?)

[gi60]

I got 18 games in the B1G1 today, I think some of the employees grabbed some of the good stuff before I got there, but I know for sure I was the first customer to get it!!

Do you mind listing the 18 games with purchase price?

[io]

Wow, so it started, eh? I'll have to call my local store. They've had a table out with a $9.99 bin and $14.99 bin for a few weeks, now. And much to my dismay, they were selling stuff from it without any discount.

Is this even that great of a deal? I mean it's good but nothing super great.

OK you might not lose, but you won't gain much at all. Probably a 1:1 type thing.

Example:
Ratatouille is 9.99. OK half is is $5. TIV is $5. Add bonuses and you get about $6.50. Now that is a 'good' flip.

Let's say Spiderman FoF, since it's easy to find: 9.99, 1/2 off is $5. TIV is $4.75. Bonus to GS is around $6.17.

This is all assuming TIVs stay from io's OP. So basically you net $1 per game. It's almost not worth the hassle of driving around, finding games, the time, etc.

First off - don't take any TIVs I have in that post as golden - look in the current GS trade-in value thread for updates. I may update that list with common BBV games and current GS TIVs later today though.

As for the calculations, I'm not sure what you are doing there, but with the current GS promo, you should get $7 for a game with a $5 trade-in value - $5 x 1.4 = $7 (I am going to assume everyone here has an Edge card).

Having said that, I'm not too terribly excited about this sale in terms of flipping (unless the $10 bonus promo comes back at GS). This is why I'm actually pretty disappointed it started early. First, the weather is crappy so I can't run around now - but in any case I'd rather it held off till closer to the next GS promo so we could wait for that and then buy stuff. I don't think I'm going to risk buying stuff up in the hopes that GS has a better promo after Christmas.

However, there are a few things I wouldn't mind getting for myself so I'll check it out where I can (weather permitting). I'm also kind of disappointed it is starting now because I really wanted a break - now I'm gonna have to go out. Damn...

Picked up Mario Galaxy for $25. There's a gamerush blockbuster 5 min from my house and I never knew they bought used games. I'll keep them in mind in the future. :)

Wait, you had an actual GAMERUSH store near you and you didn't know they took game trades? WTF? I can understand people not realizing a regular Blockbuster store does that, but, man, you have missed out on some great stuff in the past if you have been near that place for any length of time (now there isn't too much difference between GR and regular stores).

[Slim Gatsby]

manager greeted me with "hey, guess what started today?" when I came in. Two stores, $80 credit, 14 games. I paid for 10 with a stack of $5 bonus cards so...awesome.

Mercs 2 360 gets 25, smash court 3 gets 15

[Friend of Sonic]

What do you mean he seems indifferent to your concern exactly? He doesn't care that you're trading stuff or he doesn't care that you are upset you can't trade?
As odd as it sounds, I think both. He doesn't seem to care if I trade, but he also doesn't seem to care about the asshole managers. He just kind of said, "Well, you know. I'll call them and look more into this." Everyone at Blockbuster either seems indifferent or a prick. I think I'll just keep to myself when I'm in a BB. Oh no! Does that make me indifferent?

[Slim Gatsby]

Oh also someone told me that ninja gaiden ds is 7.99 - it's actually $14.99, what it was stickered at. Does this get anything at GS?

[gi60]

manager greeted me with "hey, guess what started today?" when I came in. Two stores, $80 credit, 14 games. I paid for 10 with a stack of $5 bonus cards so...awesome.

Mercs 2 360 gets 25, smash court 3 gets 15

Do you mind listing those 14 games and their purchase price?

[cheapskate01]

Unless your buying games for yourself i would skip this deal. I'm more concerned about moving my boatload of GS--->BBV credit.

for example if you buy RSV2 for 14.99 gamestop would give you a maximum of tiv of $14 IF you find 5 games to trade in. Thats the best promotion they have right now I believe. During the perfect storm it was always the cheaper games that had the best ratio anyway so i wouldn't think about it unless someone finds some gems.

Now im gonna clean house of Smash Court Tennis and Monster Jam to take to BBV.

[gi60]

on my phone. TIVs as of today-



Is this GS?

[Sinnbox]

Do you mind listing the 18 games with purchase price?

Here is my Haul

MY Keepers
Wii:
Alien Syndrome 6.99
Nights 9.99

DS:
FF III(I got it to get teh case and manual for my cart only copy) 9.99

X360
Enchanted Arms 9.99
N3 9.99
Shadowrun 9.99
The Orange Box 14.99
Most of these I got becasue I have had my eyes on them for a while and never picked them up.

My traders(most will go to a local shop that gives outrageous TIV's)
Wii:
Golden Compass 6.99
Red Steel 9.99
Avatar: Buring earth 9.99
X2 Ninja Reflex 9.99
MLB 08 9.99

X360
Overlord 14.99(I think I over paid)

PS3:
Genji 9.99
Gundam Crossfire 9.99

Not sure

Wii:
I may give these as presents, Or sell them.
Super Swing Golf 9.99
Super Swing Golf: Season 2 9.99

I may give these as presents, Or sell them.

[io]

Yeah, I'm more interested in getting out to more HWV stores for their sale (and the massive restockings that took place this week) than this in terms of GS flipping. But there are a few things I might want.

A good HWV flip game was SW KOTOR II for Xbox ($7.25 base -> $10.15 after promo, making it a double which I would consider the minimum I'd want out of it). I know my BB had that tagged $9.99 - so I guess I'll get that in any case (if it is still there - just called and they did, indeed, start the sale today).

Guys - when you get GS TIV's, PLEASE post them in this thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202411

I just look at that while I'm at HWV (or now BBV) for what to pick up. All these new quotes you guys are getting need to get into that thread ASAP. If jp doesn't update this evening I'll do it, but please post the lists over there to make it easier.

[stoned99]

Denied at my local GR, told the flyer says Friday 19th, and the barcode has not been activated in the system yet. The DM was quoted as being involved as it apparantly was activated by mistake and has since been deactivated until the correct date. The DM in question owns most of OC (Edgar), LB is in LA County, so it is most likely a different DM

[gi60]

Thanks Sinnbox

Denied at my local GR, told the flyer says Friday 19th, and the barcode has not been activated in the system yet. The DM was quoted as being involved as it apparantly was activated by mistake and has since been deactivated until the correct date. The DM in question owns most of OC (Edgar), LB is in LA County, so it is most likely a different DM

That Edgar covers like 20 mile radius I believe.. :) He's everywhere..

Northwest of Seal Beach has a different DM

[animemaniac14]

so this deal really ISN'T that good? sad...

[Friend of Sonic]

For the people buying mutliples, are you doing seperate purchases, or is the computer doing the promo properly? IE, not screwing you over in giving you the cheapest games for free.

[deadlykeyboard]

For the people buying mutliples, are you doing seperate purchases, or is the computer doing the promo properly? IE, not screwing you over in giving you the cheapest games for free.

Did you not flip during the perfect storm?

[Friend of Sonic]

Did you not flip during the perfect storm?
No, I didn't. I've just begun lightly flipping (and then going to a moderate flip in the last week and a half, which has yielded in a ban for me)
I read that sometimes the Blockbuster's computer does not do the deal properly. Did you not read my question? ;)

[gi60]

No, I didn't. I've just begun lightly flipping (and then going to a moderate flip in the last week and a half, which has yielded in a ban for me)
I read that sometimes the Blockbuster's computer does not do the deal properly. Did you not read my question? ;)

CSR needs to hit "enter/total" for every pair. If they hit total after scanning all, the system only take the lower value.

[cheapskate01]

so this deal really ISN'T that good? sad...

well if you have the time and want to do extra work to flip back and forth from BBV->GS->BBV go ahead. Lets break it down because im curious also.

Lets say you buy 2x RB6V2 for $15 BBV credit. Trade them in at GS for 28 (thats with trading in 10 other games btw for a 40% bonus). So with GS credit you buy 2x Monster Jam for $26 at GS -> $44. So all in all your just turning $15 BBV credit to turn into $44 credit which is a 2.9 ratio. Please let me know if im missing something.

Why go through all of that raising suspicion and hitting your BBV cap limit when you can lets say go to sears for a singstar bundle for a 3.6 ratio.

[Friend of Sonic]

CSR needs to hit "enter/total" for every pair. If they hit total after scanning all, the system only take the lower value.
Oh, all right. So, I just have to take careful note that the right values got lowered. Thanks gi60.
Thank you gi-60 for answering my question.
Thank you!

[mkernan]

Denied at my local GR, told the flyer says Friday 19th, and the barcode has not been activated in the system yet. The DM was quoted as being involved as it apparantly was activated by mistake and has since been deactivated until the correct date. The DM in question owns most of OC (Edgar), LB is in LA County, so it is most likely a different DM

That's weird.... its going on at my store too... they even had some stuff on a table with a BOGO sign. Seems kinda odd that my completely clueless store would already have a sign up if the promo wasn't "supposed" to start yet.

Also, there's not a physical barcode... the cheaper game comes off automagically when they total it.

[hostyl1]

Weird happening @ the Kingstowne, VA BBVs. Neither store was aware of any B1G1 active today or even on the horizon (and this was talking with a couple of clerks I'd talked to before. The strange thing was though, at one of the stores, all the copies of :360: GTA 4 were TAGGED $14.99. I dont think I've ever seen them markdown titles early. I knew I should have traded GTAIV in after I beat it then bought it back when "Lost & the Damned" came out. Oh well, live and learn.

Similarly, at both stores, pretty much all the new copies of games were tagged with a "clearance" sticker. Some of the games were priced @ MSRP though which is funny.

As for selection, there wasnt much to be desired anyway. About the only game that I want was Dark Sector.

[Slim Gatsby]

yes I do mind, because I'm posting from my phone @ work and the games are in the car ;)

[jer7583]

Only B1G1 I got was Shadowrun for 360, and Spiderman Friend or Foe which went to gamestop. Been wanting a copy of shadowrun again.

[Sinnbox]

Weird happening @ the Kingstowne, VA BBVs. Neither store was aware of any B1G1 active today or even on the horizon (and this was talking with a couple of clerks I'd talked to before. The strange thing was though, at one of the stores, all the copies of :360: GTA 4 were TAGGED $14.99. I dont think I've ever seen them markdown titles early. I knew I should have traded GTAIV in after I beat it then bought it back when "Lost & the Damned" came out. Oh well, live and learn.



The manager was telling me today that if I wanted GTA IV to wait and grab it next week because the price was dropping. but i didnt see any in stock(weird because there were like 20 3 weeks ago)

[Ragnorok64]

Hit up my local BBV got 6 games for $47.67 flipped them to a GS for $65.76. not fantastic but I had no GS credit before this so I'll roll with it. Upon looking at the receipt looks like they took out $2.00 for a "refurb fee" on one game. That's annoying but I guess that's what I get for not looking over the discs.

I put the list from the Tiered Trade in thread on my phone and went by that when picking out games. Turns out some of those numbers are outdated. Oh well it was still a profit.


Gamestop Base Trade in Values.

:360:Major League Baseball 2k8 - 6.00
:360:Condemed 2 Bloodshot - 6.00
:wii: bully Scholarship Edition - 8.00
:360:Frontlines: Feul of War - 6.00
:ps2: Ratchet and Clank: Size matters - 9.50
:360:WWE Smackdown vs Raw - 6.00
:ds:Soul Bubbles - 7.00


:ps2: Ratchet and Clank: Size Mtters is actually a pretty good flip as it's actually 9.99 (though I think it was tagged at $14.99) but trades for $9.50.

I actually tossed 2 copies of Soul Bubbles in there but the guy would only take 1. This may prove troublesome if I pick up multiple GTA:4's, multiple :ps2: Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, and in getting rid of these 8 Soul bubbles (though I may keep on of those).

[emg28]

It already started! I'm thinking of just flipping a little bit but I would rather wait for the trade 2 get $10 promo. I didn't realize that HWV had restocked so I'll check mine (armed with some VV).

I know that I will definitely pick up a copy of the Diego Wii game that mkernan had been waiting to drop.

[h2dk]

Unless your buying games for yourself i would skip this deal. I'm more concerned about moving my boatload of GS--->BBV credit.

for example if you buy RSV2 for 14.99 gamestop would give you a maximum of tiv of $14 IF you find 5 games to trade in. Thats the best promotion they have right now I believe. During the perfect storm it was always the cheaper games that had the best ratio anyway so i wouldn't think about it unless someone finds some gems.

Now im gonna clean house of Smash Court Tennis and Monster Jam to take to BBV.

That is (2) RSV2 for $14.99 ---> $14 each at GS...seems like a good flip to me especially if you mix them in with HWV fodder

[Ragnorok64]

Wait do you guys have any trouble trading multiples of one game at your Gamestops?

[cheapskate01]

That is (2) RSV2 for $14.99 ---> $14 each at GS...seems like a good flip to me especially if you mix them in with HWV fodder

lol i fixed that in my later post disregard this one :S. As for multiples @ GS i have around 5 locally and only 1 allowed me to trade multiples during the perfect storm. Thats the only GS I do business with because its my lone dump spot.

At one of my BBV tonight it was Buy2Get2. They even had signs for it which is weird.

[stone1061]

My blockbusters didnt' have the b1g1 yet but they did have fliers up for a special on Dec 21. First 25 customers get choice of Free Rental, $5 gift card or something else, i was kind of focused on the free gift card.

[sp00ge]

Picked up the following, not sure to flip or keep (All 360):

Naruto: RoN- $14.99
The Club - 14.99 (free)
Condemned 2 - $14.99
Turok - $14.99 (free)
Import Tuner Challenge - $9.99
Sega Rally Revo - 9.99 (free)
Harry Potter: OotP - $9.99
F.E.A.R. - $9.99 (free)

[DarkRider23]

Picked up the following, not sure to flip or keep (All 360):

Naruto: RoN- $14.99
The Club - 14.99 (free)
Condemned 2 - $14.99
Turok - $14.99 (free)
Import Tuner Challenge - $9.99
Sega Rally Revo - 9.99 (free)
Harry Potter: OotP - $9.99
F.E.A.R. - $9.99 (free)

Are all these :360:? And if you trade them in, please do report values :).

And today marks the day that I start up my spreadsheet. 30% employee discount + B1G1 = a very good flipping time.

[gi60]

someone posted about this b1g1 at sd, so get ready for some competition. I might go and pick up some of the games that I want soon.

[Animal7390]

i just got back from 2 stores and got a nice chunk of games and will be trading most of the stuff i picked up for trade tomorrow during lunch and then going to another store (i love hour lunches). i will post what i picked up tomorrow as i have a final to study for.

also most of my bbv have told me that if they are christmas presents to jsut keep the receipt and you can return them, with pretty much every purchase. i will be returning all the games i have purchased in the last couple weeks and rebuy. this is ymmv and i will report the hassle received.

[GoVols]

Here are some good possibilities to trade back to GS:
GTA 4 (360) = 14.99 (BBV) => 10 (GS)
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360) = ? => 10
Table Tennis (Wii) = 9.99 => 8
Manhunt 2 (Wii) = 9.99 => 8.00
Hot Wheels: Beat That (PS2) = 9.99 => 8

I need to know cost of the games below at BBV to confirm if good or not!!!
LEGO Star Wars II: Original Trilogy (PS2) = ? => 8
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PS2) = ? => 9.50
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (PS2) - = ? => 6.50
God of War 2 (PS2) = ? => 8
Silent Hill 4 (PS2) = ? => 6.25

Here are some GS values for good gamecube games before bonuses and edge, however, I do not know cost at BBV:
GAMECUBE
Kirby Air Ride - 8
Smash Bros. Melee - 6.25
Mario Kart Double Dash - 9.50
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - 9.25
Mario Power Tennis - 9.75
Mario Party 6 - 10
Pikmin 2 - 15.75:

[newlu]

Just found 4 Singstar bundles at my local Sears today, let's see if I can unload all of them tomorrow.

[kingneb]

Sorry if this is a repost, but GTA IV should be $14.99 used on both PS3 & 360 starting Thursday, December 18. I think BBV is sitting on a bunch of copies across the company and the B1G1 will be a good way to get rid of them.

Good luck.

[Ragnorok64]

Sorry if this is a repost, but GTA IV should be $14.99 used on both PS3 & 360 starting Thursday, December 18. I think BBV is sitting on a bunch of copies across the company and the B1G1 will be a good way to get rid of them.

Good luck.
I saw them pulling the copies for reprice when I was there tonight. Hopefully there will be some Thurs. at the other Blockbuster I go to.

[io]

Ok, I don't get it. Rsv2 is 29.99 - scans that way. Is that a Sunday drop? I'm out now for prob the only time in 4 days or so...

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Ok, I don't get it. Rsv2 is 29.99 - scans that way. Is that a Sunday drop? I'm out now for prob the only time in 4 days or so...

I don't remember RSV2 dropping, so I think you're right. Hopefully it will drop tomorrow with GTA4. If I would have ever seen RSV2 marked at 14.99 before, I would have bought a copy for myself and a couple for my friends.

[Ragnorok64]

Here are some good possibilities to trade back to GS:
GTA 4 (360) = 14.99 (BBV) => 10 (GS)
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360) = ? => 10
Table Tennis (Wii) = 9.99 => 8
Manhunt 2 (Wii) = 9.99 => 8.00
Hot Wheels: Beat That (PS2) = 9.99 => 8

I need to know cost of the games below at BBV to confirm if good or not!!!
LEGO Star Wars II: Original Trilogy (PS2) = ? => 8
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PS2) = ? => 9.50
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (PS2) - = ? => 6.50
God of War 2 (PS2) = ? => 8
Silent Hill 4 (PS2) = ? => 6.25

Here are some GS values for good gamecube games before bonuses and edge, however, I do not know cost at BBV:
GAMECUBE
Kirby Air Ride - 8
Smash Bros. Melee - 6.25
Mario Kart Double Dash - 9.50
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - 9.25
Mario Power Tennis - 9.75
Mario Party 6 - 10
Pikmin 2 - 15.75: Beat That (PS2) = 9.99 => 8

I need to know cost of the games below at BBV to confirm if good or not!!!
LEGO Star Wars II: Original Trilogy (PS2) = ? => 8
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PS2) = ? => 9.50
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (PS2) - = ? => 6.50
God of War 2 (PS2) = ? => 8
Silent Hill 4 (PS2) = ? => 6.25

Here are some GS values for good gamecube games before bonuses and edge, however, I do not know cost at BBV:
GAMECUBE
Kirby Air Ride - 8
Smash Bros. Melee - 6.25
Mario Kart Double Dash - 9.50
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - 9.25
Mario Power Tennis - 9.75
Mario Party 6 - 10
Pikmin 2 - 15.75



i picked up Ratchet and Clank: SM for 9.99. and what's with the black text, it's really hard to see without highlighting.

[h2dk]

Both Condemned 2 and R6V2 (360) rang up $19.99 for me, anyone else have better luck?

(R6V2 may have been $29.99...had a disgruntled employee checking the prices)

[Rave Child]

Both Condemned 2 and R6V2 (360) rang up $19.99 for me, anyone else have better luck?

(R6V2 may have been $29.99...had a disgruntled employee checking the prices)

Condemned 2 rang up as $14.99 for me. Unfortunately, like someone else mentioned, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword was $14.99 instead of $6.99.

[Slim Gatsby]

$6.99
Alien Syndrome
Manhunt 2 (PS2)

$9.99
Crash of the Titans (Wii)
Fear Files (360)
Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (PS3)
Sega Superstars Tennis (Wii)
Spider-man: Friend or Foe? (Wii)
Super Swing Golf Season 2 (Wii)

$14.99
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword
Professor Layton & The Curious Village

I ended up getting multiples of NGDS and Fear Files to flip. Does anyone have a TIV of Ninja Gaiden at GS?

[Friend of Sonic]

Yeah, wtf is up with Ninja Gaiden Sword 2? It rang up 14.99, damn it! I thought it was just me... now I'm going to have to go back there and pick out a 14.99 game I want, even though there are none I want. Although, I guess Frontlines flips for a decent amount? I'm really not wanting to do that... I'm in dire need for BB credit. I blew it all, except for 30 or so, tonight. You know those really shitty 6.99 Wii games? I bought them all. Just cuz I had the credit. Hopefully Mark the DM calls me back tomorrow morning with good news. Gotta flip at least another 100 worth to Blockbuster.

If anyone picked up an extra Ninja Gaiden Black when it was 6.99, please let me know. I have an extra Assassin's Creed for DS if anyone wanted to trade.

[dyeknom]

Wow looks like the best flips are
Ratchet and Clank: SM
Table Tennis (still)
Manhunt 2 (still)


I dont know if the 2 = 10$ bonus is confirmed or not, but if it is... any octomania left from the old GS->BBV flip may want to find their way back home since they were 6.99

[J7.]

Is the B1G1 people are talking about only for used games? And what is the 2 for $10 deal people are referring to? Sorry, I checked the past 3 pages.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Wow looks like the best flips are
Ratchet and Clank: SM
Table Tennis (still)
Manhunt 2 (still)


I dont know if the 2 = 10$ bonus is confirmed or not, but if it is... any octomania left from the old GS->BBV flip may want to find their way back home since they were 6.99

Definately 3 good flips I'm going to look out for tomorrow. I keep going back and forth about the $10 bonus deal. I could buy a crapload of games right now and flip them for like a 1.8 or 1.9 profit ratio to GS. Or I could wait and let the christmas shoppers and non-CAGs pick through all the games for the next week or two and then hope that there's some good ones left for a potential (not even guaranteed) $10 bonus deal at GS. It goes without saying that the $10 bonus would provide much better ratios for many more games.

I bet the day after the 20/30/40 deal is over, a $10 bonus will start, but they could most definately switch things up and not have anything at all. Maybe there will just be a week or two without any trade in specials or coupons (not likely tho). That B2G1 we just had at GS might be the one they usually start the days after christmas. What worries me is that they could switch up they're trade in deals like the B2G1.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

I guess I'll just print out io's list keeping in mind that the TIVs are old and print out the 20/30/40 lists and print out what you guys contributed Wednesday. I wish that there was a definative list of games for BBV->GS with around a 2x ratio or better. I'll post the prices and TIVs of everything I get on Thursday. Hopefully it helps.

I agree with io that I'm disappointed this came early. I wanted some time off and I wanted it to coincide with a possible Bonus $10 deal at GS. Even if I was flipping a little christmas eve and christmas day, it would have been worth it.

[stone1061]

I don't know what's worse, it starting now, the 18th is my wifes birthday, or next week on Christmas eve eve, the 23rd.

[spauldingfan]

Hmmm.... I wonder if GS will mention any new trade deals during the conference call this week...

[io]

We had some just above freezing temp rain today so that cleared off a lot of the ice. It is supposed to freeze again tomorrow and snow some more, so I got out while the getting was good and hit up a few BBV and HWV stores as well as a GS.

(I also finally stopped by a TRU and it was painful to see a stack of Soul Bubbles games that now scan $19.99 with no GC promo. Also, no PS3 RB2 bundles...)

But as a result I decided we needed a good list of what to get at BBV during this sale - though, as someone pointed out, it is really a lot of that same stuff that was good before (Table Tennis, Manhunt 2, etc). The second post should be used for that so...

Ok, the BB->GS trade-ins are up to date in the second post (or, I should say, in sync with the GS trade-in thread). In some cases, I think we actually have newer info here than in that thread. So if the values here were lower I kept them (unless they had a recent date in the GS thread). However, keep in mind that a lot of GS trade-in values have gone up recently (for example, Cars Mater National we had at $4.25 from a few months back and it is now $5.75 at GS).

Here are some other good choices:

:ps2: Metal Slug Anthology $9.99 -> $8.75

:360: Oblivion $9.99 -> $8

Also, Sonic Riders Zero Gravity for PS2 at $9.99 has potential (there's no listing for it in the GS thread)

Oblivion I saw tagged that way at my store. I didn't buy it but they are usually pretty good about pricing. I plan on picking it up tomorrow if I can get out. I had no idea it fetched so much at GS but I asked about it tonight when I was trading other stuff.

I hit up 2 other BB's and didn't find anything at the first one. I forgot this store trashes nearly all their original cases/cover art and thus 80% of their stuff was in generic cases. That doesn't matter too much I guess when trading to GS, but it makes it pretty annoying (not to mentional fairly useless for stuff I want to keep). They also didn't have the B1G1 signs up and I didn't feel like arguing with the manager so I just left. At the second store I found Metal Slug for PS2, and then just got some stuff for myself: Contra 4 DS ($9.99), No More Heroes ($14.99), and Dark Messiah of Might and Magic ($14.99). I tried to buy RSV2 but they scanned it and said the $29.99 price was correct. So WTF was that all about people? :lol:

Anyway, I also hit up a Hollywood right near this BB and got much better stuff (Futurama, Mario Power Tennis, etc). Problem is I used the last of my portable Gamecrazy credit and had to dip into a VV to pay for it - gasp!

I also completely forgot about Table Tennis for the Wii - I'm pretty sure my local store still has it. So tomorrow I can get that and Oblivion, hopefully.

[Slim Gatsby]

I'm sooo pissed...back during the Beowolf madness, I traded two copies of Disgaea 2 from the Kmart Clearance for $27ish each. They sat in the same place for over a year, then they reorganized, and I saw them last month labeled at $14.99...as soon as I heard the BOGO was on, I headed straight to that store.

And today both were gone. I asked if they had it, and they went into a drawer and found one copy of it -- game and manual only and ringing up at $19.99.

Fuck HOW DID THEY LOSE MY FRIGGIN' CASE!

[io]

Oh, and FWIW, I just checked my Vanilla Visa card balance on the card I made a return on at Best Buy. The refund shows as processed the same day I got it (12/14). It just wasn't on there that night when I checked (while my purchase at the same time showed up instantly as did my HWV purchase from tonight). So, yeah, it is 4 days later now - not sure exactly when it showed up but it is pretty quick I guess (just not instant). So, don't worry about returns. Just make sure you keep the cards around even when they are "empty" as it is not like a gift card - you'll need the original card to use the refunded money.

[nietzsche74]

If condemned 2 is now $15, then that just begs the question... what about Viking???

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

io, thank you very much for putting in the time in updating the list. I was just going to play it by ear, but your updated list will make things easier. Also thx for posting about oblivion and sonic riders. It makes sense that oblivion would be a positive flip because for whatever reason, GS is still trying to sell it for 24.99. I bet sonic riders (ps2) gets about 8, maybe more at GS. Like Metal Slug, they sell it for 19.99, so hopefully it has a similarly high TIV.


Edit - According to the tiered gs thread, Sonic Riders (ps2) gets $3.25 as of 12/16

[io]

I bet sonic riders (ps2) gets about 8, maybe more at GS. Like Metal Slug, they sell it for 19.99, so hopefully it has a similarly high TIV.


Edit - According to the tiered gs thread, Sonic Riders (ps2) gets $3.25 as of 12/16

Yes, but I think that is the original Sonic Riders and not "Sonic Riders Zero Gravity" which is a much newer game (there's also a Wii version).

GS sells the original Sonic Riders for $9.99 and the newer one for $19.99 so I would expect a pretty big difference in TIV. The $3.25 is surely for the original one (it is - from Xfactor's post in the GS thread I'm pretty sure he means the original since he also lists the Gamecube version in the same way).

Anyways, I'll leave that for someone else to call about - we need to get that into the list if it is a good one though.
As for Oblivion, we need to make sure it is really $9.99 at BBV. I'll find out tomorrow afternoon when I go to buy it but that will be pretty late for you east coasters...

[Bezerker]

I'll be hitting up a couple BB's during lunch & after work, I wont be home til late, so im sure ppl will find some better flips before I do.

I tried making a list of good flips based on the GS thread, but some of the TIV's are a bit too outddated. It looks like the best method is going to involve just taking some chances. Kinda sucks that it started early as we have to either trade it with the 40% (making the lower valued names not worth it) or wait another week and hope that the TIV's dont drop.

[daminion]

Anyone know the tiv of baldurs gate dark alliance 2?paired a copy with no more heroes (Which I plan to keep). I know it's semi htf but this is disk and case only and it's not in great condition

[GuardianE]

well if you have the time and want to do extra work to flip back and forth from BBV->GS->BBV go ahead. Lets break it down because im curious also.

Lets say you buy 2x RB6V2 for $15 BBV credit. Trade them in at GS for 28 (thats with trading in 10 other games btw for a 40% bonus). So with GS credit you buy 2x Monster Jam for $26 at GS -> $44. So all in all your just turning $15 BBV credit to turn into $44 credit which is a 2.9 ratio. Please let me know if im missing something.

Why go through all of that raising suspicion and hitting your BBV cap limit when you can lets say go to sears for a singstar bundle for a 3.6 ratio.

Because to flip Singstar, you're using cash. You're not really raising any more suspicion than you are trading in Singstars all day. With BBV, you get a variety of games to trade in. I'm not going to trade in more than one of the same title at any BBV. That's more suspicious than anything.

Basically what you described was our perfect storm months ago except the bonus was an extra $10 for two next gen titles traded in (instead of the 40%) which actually ends up being much better for some of these titles.

Keep in mind that the perfect storm was before Vanilla Visas, and Vanilla Visas opened up all kinds of new flipping opportunities.

[hukt]

I ran across 2 games that may be good (if TIV held) Trauma Center second opinion and Williams pinball were both labeled 14.99 for me yesterday.

[Animal7390]

what are those tiv?

[h2dk]

what are those tiv?

$8 each last month

[thecheapness]

here is the list of games i got last night and their cost:

wii:
bully - 15 -> 8
spyro: eternal night - 10 -> 5
sega superstars tennis - 10 -> 5
table tennis - 10 -> 8
geometry wars - 7 -> 5

360:
fear files x4 - 10 -> 6
virtua fighter 5 - 10 -> 7

ps3:
gundam crossfire - 10 -> 3
nba 07 - 7 -> .50

nds:
ninja gaiden - 15 -> 7
yoshis island - 15 -> 8
brain age 1 - 10 -> 7
brain academy - 10 -> 5
metroid prime hunters - 10 -> 8
flash focus - 7 -> 2.5

ps2:
ratchet and clank: sm - 10
innocent life x3 - 10
hotwheels beat that - 10
valkyrie profile 2 - 7
ape escape 3 - 5
raiden 3 - 5
fatal fury battle archives - 5

gcube:
starfox assault - 10 -> 6.25

xbox:
psychonauts (no case) - 5

i will update these with tiv later today.

I'm new to this, so forgive me for asking probably a dumb question, but it seems like you purchase them for more than you trade them in for, and wouldn't you be losing value? Or is the first price the value you get for trading it and second one what you purchased it for. I'm confused.

[mkernan]

I'm new to this, so forgive me for asking probably a dumb question, but it seems like you purchase them for more than you trade them in for, and wouldn't you be losing value? Or is the first price the value you get for trading it and second one what you purchased it for. I'm confused.

With the B1G1 at Blockbuster, you're basically paying half of the price listed, assuming you pair up equally-priced games.

[Ragnorok64]

I'm new to this, so forgive me for asking probably a dumb question, but it seems like you purchase them for more than you trade them in for, and wouldn't you be losing value? Or is the first price the value you get for trading it and second one what you purchased it for. I'm confused.
It's Buy 1 get one Free so you can add the TiV of the free game. Also due to the current deal at Gamestop you get an extra 30% trade in value if you trade in 5 or more games. Add in an edge card bonus and you've got a 40% bonus on trade in. So when half the games are $0-$X.XX Trade and everything is x1.4 you still tend to end up with a credit increase.

[sprintfinanceguy]

Man, we need some type of confirmation on the Tade2Get$10 GS promo. I don't want to raid my BB's dry if we think this is coming around the corner, but I don't want to sit out the +40% and not make anything either... The difference is HUGE on most of these games though, particularly the $10 games from BB.

Example:

Right now I can trade Fear Files for $6+40% = 8.40
Trade2Get$10 meands I get $6+$5 = $11

That's a margin difference of 1.68 current vs 2.2 if I get the better promo.

I think my plan now is to buy a whole lot of 1.5 or better flips, and see if we get some confirmation in the next few days before I go trading all of them back to GS. We need a GS employee to get on the ball and feed us some info!!!

[Animal7390]

sorry for the really stripped version of the list. i am at work and can only do so much. i just spoke to one of the cooler managers and he told me they havent got any update about what is happening on th 24th yet.

[mkernan]

I just called a store and had them look up the regular edition of Oblivion. Here's what they said the selling prices were:

360: $19.99 used / $29.99 new
PS3: $14.99 used / $17.99 new

So, if that info is to be believed, the 360 obviously wouldn't be part of the BOGO but the PS3 one would (maybe whoever reported $9.99 just came across a mistag).

I clarified that I was asking about the reg. ed. NOT the GOTY edition, so hopefully the clerk got the info right.

[thepik241]

Super Smash Bros Brawl sealed for $34...good deal?

I want to get it as a christmas present for my cousin.

[GuardianE]

I'm new to this, so forgive me for asking probably a dumb question, but it seems like you purchase them for more than you trade them in for, and wouldn't you be losing value? Or is the first price the value you get for trading it and second one what you purchased it for. I'm confused.

First price is the base BBV cost.

There's a B1G1 Free sale, effectively making them each 50% off.

Second value is the base GS TIV.

There's a 10/20/30% (+10%Edge) bonus, boosting the Trade in Values by up to 40%.

[Rave Child]

Man, we need some type of confirmation on the Tade2Get$10 GS promo. I don't want to raid my BB's dry if we think this is coming around the corner, but I don't want to sit out the +40% and not make anything either... The difference is HUGE on most of these games though, particularly the $10 games from BB.

Example:

Right now I can trade Fear Files for $6+40% = 8.40
Trade2Get$10 meands I get $6+$5 = $11

That's a margin difference of 1.68 current vs 2.2 if I get the better promo.

I think my plan now is to buy a whole lot of 1.5 or better flips, and see if we get some confirmation in the next few days before I go trading all of them back to GS. We need a GS employee to get on the ball and feed us some info!!!

Actually, it's an even bigger difference, since the 40% includes Edge, but your trade 2, extra $10 doesn't. So it's $8.40 vs. $11.60. They would become even if the TIV dropped to $4, but there's a good chance it wouldn't before a trade 2, extra $10 promo comes.

I'm wrestling with the same issue right now. I bought 5 games thinking the TIVs would be a little higher, and only 3 of them would even net me a profit after trading with the current promo. Obviously I'll hold onto the others in hope of the extra $10, but if I get 5 decent ones I don't think I'll wait. I just won't be buying them up left and right. For now, I think I'm going to walk around with a small notebook and keep an inventory at each store so I can see what's worth coming back to get if I need it. For now, I'm just on the hunt for some good DS and PS2 games for keeps.