GS/EB Weekly Ad 2/13 - 2/19 w/ coupon: 50% Extra Trade Credit on Wii Games (Limit 10)

[jp0213]

GS/EB Coupon FAQs - thanks oscargrouch

Coupon is valid in store (B&M Locations) only, it does not work online
Just print the coupon, not the whole ad
Coupon can be printed from this thread by clicking the image to expand, right clicking on the image, selecting view image, then pressing print
Coupon DOES NOT stack with any other offer, except EDGE cards.
Used Deal of the Week is considered a promotion so it will ONLY stack with the EDGE Card, nothing else.

Link to Ad: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/upcoming/pdf/olfsi_021309.pdf

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Coupon of the Week - Extra 50% Trade-in Credit on any Wii Games (Limit 10)

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/EBC3007739.jpg

PDF with 6 coupons thanks to whymustiregister (when available)

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Used Deals of the Week
Subject to Availability. No Rainchecks.

Devil May Cry 4 >>>> 360/PS3 >>>> $19.99 (Reg. $24.99)

Fable >>>> Xbox >>>> $9.99 (Reg. $17.99)

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Will update with rest of the ad later.

[BarbblerElf]

Seriously?!?

+60% With Edge?!?!

[shumway]

Holy crap, they must be REALLY hard up for Wii games still.

[c.gibbits]

damn that BBV sale just got better! awesome!

[DrUnkAgAIn]

Eh, I don't have any Wii games to trade in. Bad coupon this week for me.

[bjstucker]

another useless coupon :/

[tardoman]

If only I had games for my Wii!

[eugaet]

Woah. OK, not the coupon I wanted, but damn.

[detectiveconan16]

For how much does Lego Star Wars trade?

Man what a cruddy ad this week. Thanks anyway OP.

[Friend of Sonic]

Holy shit, that trade in coupon is insane.
I may bite on Devil May Cry 4 (to upgrade to a CE, I've seen a few used) When you use your Edge card, is it 10% off of 24.99 or 10% off of 19.99? Not that it makes a big difference, just curious.

[newlu]

Wow 50%! Thats pretty good.

[gi60]

Wohoo.. nice coupon.. I've been waiting to dump my SMBB and Mario Kart.

[suko_32]

I noticed they dropped some trade in values preparing for this.

[fshaia]

Anyone have any up to date values ? I have a feeling that they are going to drop the TIV to near nothing by tommorow

[talonthrawn]

Wow, that is killer, may have to conisder trading in SMG, Zelda and SSB seeing I don't play any of them anymore really.

[DrNo888]

Wohoo.. nice coupon.. I've been waiting to dump my SMBB and Mario Kart.

Mario Kart is excluded as is Wii Fit and Animal Crossing: City Folks

[gi60]

^Thanks.. I didn't read the fine print.

[twinton]

I really don't think this coupon is as good as it looks on the surface. Granted there are a few nice flips such as SMG & SSBB if you're picking them at BBV. But when you consider that the majority of Wii games have a TIV of under $10, you're not even netting a $5.00 bonus per game like they have done in the past. And for a lot of the Wii games, you would do worse under this promotion than the trade 3 for $10 extra promo.

With that being said, I'm going to hit up more BBV's and pick up as many SMG & SSBB's as I can. I think I may also trade Mario Super Sluggers in with this promo, it would yield $32. Rock Band 2 & Sonic Unleashed would also fetch $32 if any of you have them. That is unless GS drops a bunch of Wii TIVs tomorrow when this coupon starts...which really wouldn't surprise me.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Wow, looks like they need to bring in some inventory for the next B2G1 sale...

Thanks for getting this out early jp0213!

[wildnuts02]

i only have 2 wii games at this point...probably hold on to them. thanks OP

[shumway]

Holy shit, that trade in coupon is insane.
I may bite on Devil May Cry 4 (to upgrade to a CE, I've seen a few used) When you use your Edge card, is it 10% off of 24.99 or 10% off of 19.99? Not that it makes a big difference, just curious.
Someone said last week when the deal of the week was Gears of War that the % is off the normal price and not the promo price, i.e. $5 instead of $4 in this case.

[sadunk]

Me neither. Great coupon though. Is that because they bring the most cash in and too many people already trade those in? What'd be good is the BBV games if any of those trade in for $15+

[Tsukento]

Ugh. I already got rid of the Wii games I didn't want long before this.

Perhaps I should head to Blockbuster and pick up some of those reduced price Wii games to flip 'em at GameStop.


Also, DMC4 for $20 isn't bad at all.

[joshnorm]

Really good coupon if you have stuff to drop.

People like me who has ZIPPY to drop to GS espically anything of value its a waste but a great coupon if you can get your hands on SSBB or SMG at BBV $9.99 deal (Which I didn't see any of today)

[worshipsf]

Someone said last week when the deal of the week was Gears of War that the % is off the normal price and not the promo price, i.e. $5 instead of $4 in this case.

Yes, the % is off the "regular" used price... I picked up Stranglehold and it was $8.19 ($9.99 - $1.80)

[Masterkyo]

Thanks for the coupon :)

[Arakias]

Whats the trade in value of Chicken Shoot ?
or where is that trade in value thread? I can never find it.

[el swordo]

too bad i only have like 3 wii games

[dragonjud]

Anyone considering this Devil May Cry 4 deal can have my sealed 360 copy for $21 shipped.

[lunker]

Oh wow, I thought this was a typo at first. :) I actually have two or three Wii games I was flirting with trading in, so I'm glad I waited.

[StarKnightX]

Holy shit, that trade in coupon is insane.
I may bite on Devil May Cry 4 (to upgrade to a CE, I've seen a few used) When you use your Edge card, is it 10% off of 24.99 or 10% off of 19.99? Not that it makes a big difference, just curious.

The bolded part is something I'm curious about on the weekly sale items. Does the DMC4 for $20 apply to both the regular AND CE? If it does I might check it out just to pick up a CE for my collection (steelbooks :D:bouncy:).

One other question. Although I'm sure there wouldn't be a problem with it , but I have a copy of FFXII that I picked up used a while back. The disk is kinda beat-up (still plays but is well-worn). Could I pick up another copy from GS (my local one has plenty of copies) switch the disks (assuming the one I get is actually better:bomb:) and then just return the bad one and get my money back?

Not trying to commit return fraud here if anyone might think that , since the beat-up copy I got was from GS to begin with.

[ultramanJ]

Wow, what a coupon!

[Inf^Shini]

I noticed they dropped some trade in values preparing for this.
Yea, I remember hearing some lament in another thread about SSBB's value dropping $5 a couple days ago.

Either way, this coupon is pretty damn awesome, I might just dump all my Wii games on this :P

Btw, a GS employee told me the Edge Card is $14 to renew and I remember it being only $10 before...

[Animal7390]

makes me wish i hadnt dropped alot of stuff during the tiered and $10 bonus promotions. i might have to do a little cleaning of the collection.

[dinobot]

this doesn't sound as good as it is. since be4 they have trade in any wii game ($2.00 and up) for $5 extra. which netted most of us 100 - 150% bonus.

[MrDenny]

How much do you think I'll get for Twilight Princess?

[RCS0926]

this doesn't sound as good as it is. since be4 they have trade in any wii game ($2.00 and up) for $5 extra. which netted most of us 100 - 150% bonus.

This coupon is golden for any Wii games that have a TIV over $10.

[pwnthee]

Lame. For me. I don't own a Wii, wouldn't trade in games anyhow if I did. Screw these trade-in coupons. They should release a trade-in & a used discount each week.

All I'm waiting on short-term at Gamestop is for the regular Xbox and all the games to drop. The rumor I think I saw on here is it's coming in the summer. I hope it's sooner than that.

[hordak]

I've never traded in at GS before, but even with this coupon, don't you get a better deal by just selling on Amazon or Half.com?

[RCS0926]

I've never traded in at GS before, but even with this coupon, don't you get a better deal by just selling on Amazon or Half.com?

Some people find it a hassle to sell things online. Sure, you can probably get more if you sell your games online. However, when coupons like this even the playing field, I think that entices people to consider trading their games at a Gamestop.

[Squarehard]

GS gives more credit on some new DS games than they do for Wii games. Pass this time T___T

[crazylikeafox11]

Whats the trade in value of Chicken Shoot ?
or where is that trade in value thread? I can never find it.

I always use this thread for Gamestop (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209897) and this thread for Blockbuster (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207038).

[pwnthee]

Some people find it a hassle to sell things online. Sure, you can probably get more if you sell your games online. However, when coupons like this even the playing field, I think that entices people to consider trading their games at a Gamestop.

These "people" are called suckers. Unless you're flipping by buying at Blockbuster or something, or I guess if you only have the game disc.

I'd rather give my games away to family before accepting the ultra low trade in value. Even with this coupon, on most these games you could still get more just selling them to people.

[lolmister]

This deal seems much better in writing than in actuallity. The most your going to get is $32 for Brawl or Sonic Unleased which is actually less than you could get for Brawl at one point. If you can find a copy for like $20 though then you can make a decent profit.


These "people" are called suckers. Unless you're flipping by buying at Blockbuster or something, or I guess if you only have the game disc.

I'd rather give my games away to family before accepting the ultra low trade in value. Even with this coupon, on most these games you could still get more just selling them to people.
It's pretty annoying to go to the post office and check on the item and stuff with ebay. When there's only a $5 difference between what gamestop gives me and what I get on ebay I'll trade it in at gamestop. Plus when you factor in ebay and paypal fees gamestop can sometimes give you more money. For example you're getting $32 Brawl, on ebay it sells for an average of $30 which is already lower than what gamestop gives you but when factoring that $30 can become $25.

[Inf^Shini]

Plus with Ebay, now more than ever you'll have a chance of running into people who can act like dipshits on their end of the bargai, someone screwing you over with a hacked paypal account, or perhaps something goes "wrong" through the postal service and they say they never got it, chargebacks, the all important fees, necessary shipping supplies, and other things can all be factored in when dealing on Ebay.

Years ago Ebay was awesome, but a lot of people have turned it into a sort of crapshoot nowadays.

[Organ Donor]

Years ago Ebay was awesome, but a lot of people have turned it into a sort of crapshoot nowadays.

which is sad :cry: I miss the old eBay

[brighenne]

I just traded in 9 wii games:cry:

[metallicoholic]

Yeah, as others have said, selling online is a hassle and with all the fees associated with selling, you're really not turning a profit unless the game is either sealed or was just released. Otherwise you're spending however much on something to ship the item in, the actual cost of shipping, and all the fees associated with eBay and Paypal (or Amazon). Besides, the people that shop on eBay are the same people that frequent this site looking for deals. You think someone is going to pay top dollar for a used copy of a game that GS has a crappy TIV for? Bottom line, the price you want for a game is rarely going to be the price that someone else is willing to pay for it. Therefore, GS is the easier choice. You're not going to get a whole lot for a trade-in, but that's why you wait for these weekly coupons and buy games at their cheapest possible pricepoint. After all, it's stupid to think you're going to trade in something like Red Steel and have enough credit to buy House of the Dead: Overkill.

As far as the coupon, it isn't entirely bad. I mean, the only game I have available to trade is Spyro: Eternal Night, which would get me $11.20 with this coupon and EDGE. If I wait around for another "extra $5 per Wii trade-in," I get $12 even. Eh.

[Organ Donor]

I just traded in 9 wii games:cry:

ouch...

[whymustiregister]

Coupon PDFs:

http://www.plunder.com/gs-extra-50-percent-trade-in-credit-wii-games-expires-2-19-09-pdf-download-1b8529bb.htm
http://www.savefile.com/files/2000855

[cupcakex1]

Will most def pick up DMC 4.. been waiting for a price like that.

[xxtheycallmedxx]

another wk,another shitty coupon..DMC4 is tempting at that price except Im not a big fan of the series and find the games fairly shallow (not to mention linear)...thanks for the heads up...

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Coupon PDFs:

http://www.plunder.com/gs-extra-50-percent-trade-in-credit-wii-games-expires-2-19-09-pdf-download-1b8529bb.htm
http://www.savefile.com/files/2000855

thanks

[RCS0926]

This deal seems much better in writing than in actuallity. The most your going to get is $32 for Brawl or Sonic Unleased which is actually less than you could get for Brawl at one point. If you can find a copy for like $20 though then you can make a decent profit.



It's pretty annoying to go to the post office and check on the item and stuff with ebay. When there's only a $5 difference between what gamestop gives me and what I get on ebay I'll trade it in at gamestop. Plus when you factor in ebay and paypal fees gamestop can sometimes give you more money. For example you're getting $32 Brawl, on ebay it sells for an average of $30 which is already lower than what gamestop gives you but when factoring that $30 can become $25.

Some Blockbusters are selling disc-only Wii and 360 games for $10. SSBB, SMG and Mario & Sonic are among the Wii titles that are being sold, so there's definitely the opportunity to make a sizable profit using this coupon. Turning $10 into $27 or $32 is more than good enough for me. Of course, you have to be lucky enough to find a Blockbuster that's doing this sale and hope that it has a decent selection of Wii games...

[Foo228]

Time to let go of Bully...

[kklems]

Yeah, as others have said, selling online is a hassle and with all the fees associated with selling, you're really not turning a profit unless the game is either sealed or was just released. Otherwise you're spending however much on something to ship the item in, the actual cost of shipping, and all the fees associated with eBay and Paypal (or Amazon). Besides, the people that shop on eBay are the same people that frequent this site looking for deals. You think someone is going to pay top dollar for a used copy of a game that GS has a crappy TIV for? Bottom line, the price you want for a game is rarely going to be the price that someone else is willing to pay for it. Therefore, GS is the easier choice. You're not going to get a whole lot for a trade-in, but that's why you wait for these weekly coupons and buy games at their cheapest possible pricepoint. After all, it's stupid to think you're going to trade in something like Red Steel and have enough credit to buy House of the Dead: Overkill.

As far as the coupon, it isn't entirely bad. I mean, the only game I have available to trade is Spyro: Eternal Night, which would get me $11.20 with this coupon and EDGE. If I wait around for another "extra $5 per Wii trade-in," I get $12 even. Eh.


The big difference is ebay nets you cash. Gamestop gives you store credit (Unless you want a greatly reduced payment)

[Yanksfan]

The big difference is ebay nets you cash. Gamestop gives you store credit (Unless you want a greatly reduced payment)

Considering the deals you can get on their used games (any new release used game for under 40 with credit), GS credit is still valuable. I maximize my trade in credit with promos like these, then grab any game I want with their % off coupons.

I used to be on eBay a lot, but after getting screwed over by people and Paypal numerous times, I finally had enough. I wait for deals where I can maximize my profit with GS and just use my old games to fuel any future game purchases. As a result, I have been able to play pretty much every game I want the last several years without having to spend a dime of my actual money. And I no longer have to waste time online dealing with increasingly frustrating buyers, or going to the PO, or going to store to buy packing supplies, or packaging everything up.

It's worth giving all that up and taking a bit less from GS, as long as I am smart in how I do business with them.

[Jax2311]

Is it you cant trade in mario kart or animal crossing, or you cant buy mario kart or animal crossing with your trade in credit.

[GuardianE]

Is it you cant trade in mario kart or animal crossing, or you cant buy mario kart or animal crossing with your trade in credit.

I'm assuming you can't trade in either of those because of their very high trade in values.

[Yanksfan]

Is it you cant trade in mario kart or animal crossing, or you cant buy mario kart or animal crossing with your trade in credit.

You can buy anything they sell with your trade in credit.

You cannot trade in those games and get the extra TIV bonus though, which is lame. They should have at least offered an extra 25% for them or something.

[Vinny]

Damn, was really hoping for a discount coupon this week but figures that it's another trade in coupon.

Oh well, thanks for posting jp.

[Masterkyo]

I got 3 copies Legend of Zelda (wii), 2 copies Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 2 copies Mario & Sonic at the olympic Games and 1 copy Super Mario Galaxy. It cost me $80 plus taxes at BBV. I keep single copy Mario Galaxy, Zelda and SSBB. I'll get all my money back plus extra :)

[ObiBen]

Thanks OP, this is just what I need to help get my hands on Left 4 Dead!

[lunker]

FYI, in case no one else mentioned it: Be sure that you get this coupon promo and not the other "trade 3 get $10 bonus" promo. I went to use the 360 bonus coupon from last week, for 25% extra TIV, and I ended up getting the 3-for-$10 promo instead. Don't get ripped off!

I'm debating whether I should do this or eBay a few select games. I had no idea Wario Ware was still so sought-after. I usually end up trading in unless I can make $10 extra or more by going with eBay; time is money, and it's usually not worth my while to eBay.

[fshaia]

I'm assuming you can't trade in either of those because of their very high trade in values.

Last I heard Mario Kart was getting $20 does anyone know off hand how much Brawl and sonic unleased is getting ?

[ninjabenja]

thanks for the ad, JP.

[tubby34]

What does BBV mean?

[spamfree2]

What does BBV mean?

Blockbuster Video

[BarbblerElf]

I just got a letter from Gamestop today and It included 2 card things that I won't use.

1st is a card for

"Purchase Rockband 2 (game only) on Wii for $39.99. [Reg $49.99]"

Second, "30% bonus- Get a 30% Bonus on any games traded toward the purchase of Any new Wii System, Games, or Accessories."

Anyone want them?

[mmazurik]

Thanks for the post. I picked up the Devil May Cry 4 for PS3 at GameStop for the $20ish - 10% for the Edge card. I tried to stack the 10% coupon on top of it, but it didn't take (like you said, but it was worth trying). The workers, of course, didn't even know that the game's price had been reduced. They were also equally unaware about the Wii trade in coupon.

[guessed]

Time to let go of Bully...

I wonder what they'll give for it now. The last reported price is $9, but that was a month ago, which I believe was before the new price dropped to $19.99. GS, however, still has not dropped the used price. Hopefully this will get people to trade it in, so that the stores around here will actually have used copies when GS drops the used price.

[hawaiiboy]

FYI, in case no one else mentioned it: Be sure that you get this coupon promo and not the other "trade 3 get $10 bonus" promo. I went to use the 360 bonus coupon from last week, for 25% extra TIV, and I ended up getting the 3-for-$10 promo instead. Don't get ripped off!


thats just what happened to me. trade in SMG, SSBB and mario and sonic bought some other stuff so i didnt really pay attention to how much i credit i got so i get home and look at the receipt and i only got the $10 bonus. i ended up getting $69.xx credit when with the coupon it should be $85.xx. looks like i'll be taking a ride to get this adjusted.

[cheapkevin]

Does anyone know the trade in value for Boom Blox?

[smashngrab77]

TIV today edge & coupon included

SSBB 32
MS olympic 27.20
SMG 27.20
Rockstar games table tennis 16

360
COD 4 17.60
Enchanted Arms 4.4

looks like they didnt give my 3 for 10 bonus on the 360 games. UGH oh well i have to trade a few more games tomorrow

[Blinkster]

TIV today edge & coupon included

SSBB 32
MS olympic 27.20
SMG 27.20
Rockstar games table tennis 16

360
COD 4 17.60
Enchanted Arms 4.4

looks like they didnt give my 3 for 10 bonus on the 360 games. UGH oh well i have to trade a few more games tomorrow

Im pretty sure to get the 3 for 10 bonus you would of had to had 3 games you were trading in for that deal....lol

[riddler]

mmm just a suggestion, but if you guys wanna look to avoid fees from sites like ebay, you could just try craigs list. I've sold a couple of games using craigs and its pretty great. Met some very interesting people too. I guess its not for everyone though. Trading in games isn't always bad either, but craig's is a great alternative.

=)

[smashngrab77]

Im pretty sure to get the 3 for 10 bonus you would of had to had 3 games you were trading in for that deal....lol

i traded two copies of cod4 360 lol sorry for that

[2DMention]

I'm tempted to trade in those shit games Octomania &Furu Furu Park + Dream Pinball 3D with this.

I doubt you'd get more than $25 for Smash Bros.

Doesn't Circuit City have 40%? If you combined that with this, you could potentially make a killing!

[rmb]

Well, the 40% off at cc is off msrp. So even if the current retail has dropped they take it off the original msrp. Thus, no killing to be made except yourself as you will lose money trying this idea.

[ultramanJ]

mmm just a suggestion, but if you guys wanna look to avoid fees from sites like ebay, you could just try craigs list. I've sold a couple of games using craigs and its pretty great. Met some very interesting people too. I guess its not for everyone though. Trading in games isn't always bad either, but craig's is a great alternative.

=)

Craigslist would be great if you didn't have to sift through all the foreign scammers, and people that contact you and then suddenly change their mind.

[donjuan81]

traded in:
metriod prime 3: $18.00
mario party 8: $25.50
boom blox: $21.00

thanks OP!

[neomerge]

Does anyone know if the greatest hits version of Fable (which happens to be the Lost Chapters version) is $9.99 as well?

[Tsukento]

Think GameStop's treating it as the same UPC.

Isn't that some BS, though? Fable used to be dirt cheap. Now they hiked their price up to $17.99 all because of Fable II.

[illpleasa]

Traded in on Sat Feb 14 (Gamestop) (All bought from BB from 9.99 sale)

Spiderman Friend or Foe (Wii)
Base: $10
w/ 50% Coupon and Edge: $16

Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii)
Base: $8
w/ 50% Coupon and Edge: $12.80

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
Base: $17
w/ 50% Coupon and Edge: $27.20

Cars: Mater-National (Wii)
Base: $10
w/ 50% Coupon and Edge: $16

[Waterhouse]

Boom Blox: base price $14, with edge and coupon 22.40

[Masterkyo]

Trade in few games today
Mario & Sonic at the olympic games $25.50 (2 copies)
SSBB $30
Legend of Zelda $25.50
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Still have extra copy Mario & Sonic left .. tempting to keep it or trade-in. Also, keep single copy Super Mario Galaxy, Legend of Zelda and SSBB :)

[SoulEdgeVII]

Here's to a PS3 coupon this week.

[jp0213]

Surprisingly, I haven't seen anything yet. Beginning to irritate me.

[DrNo888]

Or last gen one works too!

[jp0213]

I'd love for this weeks ad to start the Xbox clearance. Games and consoles at severely discounted prices. I want a couple more original Xboxes.

[WhiteRob]

Here's next week coupon.. meh..

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/EBC3007747.jpg

[safire]

Here's next week coupon.. meh..

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/EBC3007747.jpg


TRASH... Limit 10 lol

[WhiteRob]

Annnnnnnnd here's the ad: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/weeklyad/upcoming/pdf/olfsi_022009.pdf

Nothing too special.. $5 for DQVIII is pretty nice though.

[Friend of Sonic]

Enough is enough. Sprinkle in some % off deals, Gamestop.

[jp0213]

New ad thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5530266

[evildeadjedi]

Worst coupon ever!