GS/EB Weekly Ad 2/27 - 3/5 w/ coupon: 25% Extra Trade Credit on PS3 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/current/default.aspx

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Coupon of the Week - Extra 25% Trade-in Credit when you trade in any Playstation 3 (Limit 10)

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/EBC3007887.jpg

PDF with 6 coupons thanks to whymustiregister (when available)
http://www.plunder.com/gs-extra-25-p...cf035f5dbf.htm (http://www.plunder.com/gs-extra-25-percent-trade-in-credit-on-ps3-games-expires-3-5-09-pdf-download-cf035f5dbf.htm)
http://www.savefile.com/files/2019677

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

Lego Indy/Kung Fu Panda >>>> 360 >>>> $14.99 (Reg. $29.99)

Zelda: Phantom Hourglass >>>> DS >>>> $19.99 (Reg. $29.99)

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter >>>> PS2 >>>> $9.99 (Reg. $14.99)

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Will ad the rest of the ad when I get free time at the office.

[Masterkyo]

may pick up Lego Indy/Kung Fu Panda for 360. still hope good coupon ;)

[jza1218]

What a shitty coupon/ad.

[wreckemtexastech]

Worst. Ad. Ever.

[bvharris]

That's the fourth trade-in credit coupon in a row by my count. Fuck you, GameStop.

[paean]

Coupon blows, but might have to pick up Lego Indy.

[BarbblerElf]

I knew it lol I called this coupon a few days ago in the other thread

[schuerm26]

You would think they would want to start thinning out the PS2 and XBOX sections. This sucks. I was hoping for a PS2, XBOX, Cube combo.

Im going to go get the Kung Fu Panda/Lego Indy game. There are local stores around here I can get that right back in trade value when Im done.

[jp0213]

I'm going to get the Lego Indy/Kung-Fu Panda bundle for that price.

[KingXtreme81]

The last few weeks, coupon-wise, have been poor for those of us who collect/keep our games. Pretty lame, really.

Thank you anyway, TC.

[toocool17]

damn, I was waiting all day for this crappy coupon. Whats the point of trade-in coupons when they have like 5 promotions running right now already.

[mercilessming]

and the crowd went booooooooooo

[Organ Donor]

Nothing for me again this week. Thanks, jp.

[Nirron]

Hopefully they start to put out some % off games coupons after this week. I mean, they're stockpiling enough games with a 360, Wii, DS, and now PS3 trade-in coupon to construct GameStops entirely out of trade-ins now. You'd think they'd want to dump some stock.

Then again, I guess we should look forward to a PS2/GC trade-in coupon for next week.

[Glavin]

anyone know the trade in value of fallout 3 ps3?

[joshnorm]

Boo I have several cheap games that I am looking to jump into right now and I was hoping for a decent discount coupon or maybe a b2g1f deal...

Another week of waiting.

[jp0213]

anyone know the trade in value of fallout 3 ps3?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215713

[seanmcc]

anyone know the trade in value of fallout 3 ps3?
GS.com says 22.75

[funkflexmctough]

may pick up Lego Indy/Kung Fu Panda for 360. still hope good coupon ;)

I'm going to get the Lego Indy/Kung-Fu Panda bundle for that price.

I too will bite on Lego Indy/KFP, but I can't find it used on website. Do they not have it listed because it's a combo pack? or I'm I just missing it?

I was simply hoping to confirm which of the various local Gamestops has it.

[dfg]

This string of coupons has sucked for a last-gen gamer like me. I think GS is trying to replenish their stock. They hain't been hit by the recession: sales up 24%, 400 new stores forthcoming.

http://www.redherring.com/Home/25862

(cue used-game sales model bitching)

[jp0213]

I too will bite on Lego Indy/KFP, but I can't find it used on website. Do they not have it listed because it's a combo pack? or I'm I just missing it?

I was simply hoping to confirm which of the various local Gamestops has it.

I was looking too and couldn't find it.

[oscargrouch]

I would expect the next coupon to be bonus trade in credit for PSP games. That or 25% off PSP movies. LOL

[DirkBelig]

GRAW for the PS2 is nothing like the X360. It's a must-avoid. Terrible ad.

[daminion]

This is actually a good sign. We've had coupons for them to acquire Wii, DS, 360 and now PS3 games.

This is what they typically do prior to a B2G1 or % off coupon.

[eugaet]

The wait for a decent coupon is killing me...

[metallicoholic]

Thanks for the ad. Nothing for me though I am quite disappointed in the LEGO Indy/Kung Fu Panda combo price drop since I bought this thing about two weeks ago. I think I wound up paying $22 for it though (which was GS credit anyhow) so I can't be too mad about it.

Coupon might be worthwhile if I can finish off Prince of Persia this week... but then again, I could just couple it with a bunch of other games I have and use the tiered offer.

[oxidative]

I'm certainly going to be picking up LEGO Indy/Kung Fu. Don't care about the Panda but Dr. Jones rocks my world.

[Vinny]

Fuck, I hope the B2G1F sale isn't next week. I'll be in school and the GameStops there suck... I was really banking on a good coupon this week but oh well.

Thanks OP.

[funkflexmctough]

Any chance Madden CE (PS3) is still $30 base TIV (Nov 08) as listed on TIV thread? A recent (360) version went for $23. ~$40 would be sweet since this dropped REAL fast at Target and I scored for $45 before the 08 season started (8/25/08)

[crunchewy]

We aren't going to see a b2g1 until after the current trade in promo ends IMHO, because otherwise there will likely be cases of sets of 6 games that could be purchased and then immediately traded in for a profit. In fact, we probably aren't going to see a decent % off coupon until after the current trade-in promo ends. I predict lame coupons until 4/6/09. But, hey, I'm no seer. :)

[NoobHammer]

I would bite on Lego Indy....BUT I'm anal about my cases on the shelf. And it simply wouldn't match the other Lego games I have. Maybe I'll buy and hope to score a case some other time.

[SL4IN]

When will we ever get a coupon that's worth a damn again?

[jp0213]

I would bite on Lego Indy....BUT I'm anal about my cases on the shelf. And it simply wouldn't match the other Lego games I have. Maybe I'll buy and hope to score a case some other time.

http://shop.vendio.com/bregamesmmcm3/item/995432356/index.html

I have purchased from them a number of times and they are really good about the quality of the items. If you are buying more than one item definitely do them on one order. Shipping is better with multiple items.

[karkyco]

The wait for a decent coupon is killing me...

LOL, it's actually saving my wallet from a serious beating. I'm all ready to go, though. As soon as they have a really tasty coupon.

If only the Circuit City liquidation was at 90% off already...whatever crap PS3 games would be left could surely get flipped...

[Slappybob]

The coupon doesn't bother me that much since i figure they are getting ready for an end of quarter sale, what did bother me was the fact that they didnt have any $4.99 games this time.

[lukejskywalker]

How low or crappie can the coupons go for gamestop? We may not have seen the bottom yet, folks!

[J7.]

They're definitely stocking up a shitload of games. We are due for some great coupons any week now. When's the sales quarter end March 31st?

[Slappybob]

They're definitely stocking up a shitload of games. We are due for some great coupons any week now. When's the sales quarter end March 31st?

Yea that is the date because i get my GS giftcard from eRewards on the 1st of April. Once every quarter ;)

[bvharris]

We aren't going to see a b2g1 until after the current trade in promo ends IMHO, because otherwise there will likely be cases of sets of 6 games that could be purchased and then immediately traded in for a profit. In fact, we probably aren't going to see a decent % off coupon until after the current trade-in promo ends. I predict lame coupons until 4/6/09. But, hey, I'm no seer. :)

Now you have me scared. I've been thinking sooner rather than later they'll have to give us some good coupons, but your take sounds eerily plausible.

[speedrunner17]

Is GS brain dead? Stop giving us fucking shitty coupons!!! That's why there is a tiered trade and other promos. That being said I do believe a B2G1 is on the horizon. After all the games they got from people trading for SF4, RE5, Halo Wars, and KZ2 they should have a lot of games for the sale. I've noticed that my GS used game supplies have gone up a lot. It will probaly come after these promos and coupons. Since they will have too many used games and they'll make their money back easily plus more. I just won't have any credit left when that happens. Between the RE5 360 bundle and RE5 CE all my credit will be gone.

[dabogues]

I just picked up the Indy/KFP combo at GS, and the Edge card actually took $3 off the price, making it $11.99. The game still rings up $29.99, and the $15 doesn't come off until the sale is finalized, so it ends up discounting 10% of $30, instead of 10% of $15. Fun games---definitely worth $12!

[schuerm26]

I just picked up the Indy/KFP combo at GS, and the Edge card actually took $3 off the price, making it $11.99. The game still rings up $29.99, and the $15 doesn't come off until the sale is finalized, so it ends up discounting 10% of $30, instead of 10% of $15. Fun games---definitely worth $12!

Yeah. happened for me also. The 10% edge card gets taken off the $29.99.

So $3 off $14.99

[daminion]

They're definitely stocking up a shitload of games. We are due for some great coupons any week now. When's the sales quarter end March 31st?

No guarantee that they keep to traditional fiscal quarters.

My company starts 1st quarter of Fiscal Year '10 in March 2009.



-- And Lego indy is a great game for Kids and Adults alike. It's the first game that my daughter (5) has played with her brother (7). It's the perfect speed for them. Sure, some puzzles require a bit of fatherly advice, but not too much. They just beat the 1st movie last weekend and I think I only helped twice.

[whymustiregister]

Usual PDF:

http://www.plunder.com/gs-extra-25-percent-trade-in-credit-on-ps3-games-expires-3-5-09-pdf-download-cf035f5dbf.htm
http://www.savefile.com/files/2019677

Will probably pick up the Indy/KFP bundle to use as padding for the tiered trade offer...

[pun123]

This is actually a sweet deal pickup of KF/LIJ for 11.99, while getting KZ2. If you split these up they are great fillers for the trade 6 deal. I did that twice with the Forza2/MUA bundle, you will actually make money on this. very tempting to flip.

[J7.]

No guarantee that they keep to traditional fiscal quarters.

My company starts 1st quarter of Fiscal Year '10 in March 2009.
.
Quick search on the website, found this, so I think their fiscal year ended February 2nd. Looks like their fiscal quarter ends around the end of JAN beginning of FEB in the past years. So maybe soon they will want to start off this fiscal year with some good $ sales.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-reportsannual
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-fundHighlightsA

[urge26]

I just picked up the Indy/KFP combo at GS, and the Edge card actually took $3 off the price, making it $11.99. The game still rings up $29.99, and the $15 doesn't come off until the sale is finalized, so it ends up discounting 10% of $30, instead of 10% of $15. Fun games---definitely worth $12!

This is the way it works for all deals of the week, the 10% discount comes off the normal not sale price... pays to be a carrying cardmember :)

[boneless]

My source at GS told me a few weeks back that a B2G1 is coming in around mid-March. I forgot exactly when, so everybody better start saving their money!

[dabogues]

This is the way it works for all deals of the week, the 10% discount comes off the normal not sale price... pays to be a carrying cardmember :)

Yeah, I realized when it happened that I had noticed it before. I just didn't think to anticipate it. Guess it's only a matter of time before they pick up on that little perk.

Anyone know what the base trade-in value on Indy/KFP is? I forgot to ask when I was at the store.

[slidecage]

would think about buying zelda but with the 3 major gamefly games im getting this week not worth the cash

[DrNo888]

My source at GS told me a few weeks back that a B2G1 is coming in around mid-March. I forgot exactly when, so everybody better start saving their money!

That would be perfect that it allows people enough time to play and trade in KZ2, SF4, etc. Cant wait, eventhough I got like 30 games in the backlog. LOL!

[boneless]

That would be perfect that it allows people enough time to play and trade in KZ2, SF4, etc. Cant wait, eventhough I got like 30 games in the backlog. LOL!


I know what u mean. I've got around that many backlogged too. Stupid Left 4 Dead is eating up my time and I...CAN'T....STOP......:bouncy:

[karkyco]

Shit, I wonder if I should trade in the extra PS3 Collector's Edition Fallout 3's I got from Circuit City for half off. And that would only be for the game, so I would get to keep and potentially sell the bonus crap like the case and bobblehead. With the 25% trade in credit boost + 10% boost from Edge, that would make the game TiV about $31.70.

I was hoping to resell the damn things, but eBay is no doubt flooded and I haven't gotten a bite via craigslist.

[Gertle627]

I just picked up the Indy/KFP combo at GS, and the Edge card actually took $3 off the price, making it $11.99. The game still rings up $29.99, and the $15 doesn't come off until the sale is finalized, so it ends up discounting 10% of $30, instead of 10% of $15. Fun games---definitely worth $12!
Well I'll probably pick it up regardless, but could I use the 10% off coupon as well to take off another 10%?

And to the people who said gs.com didn't show this game in stock, I'd be really surprised if this was correct. Of the 2 Gamestops I've been to in the last week or so, I happened to notice that there was a good 20+ copies at each store.

[rpgamer92]

i was hoping for a 25 percent off xbox 360 or wii games

[gi60]

Well I'll probably pick it up regardless, but could I use the 10% off coupon as well to take off another 10%?

And to the people who said gs.com didn't show this game in stock, I'd be really surprised if this was correct. Of the 2 Gamestops I've been to in the last week or so, I happened to notice that there was a good 20+ copies at each store.

The stores usually split the games into 2 seperate games, and just cut half of the artwork. So that 20 copies might not be sold as combo.

[JJSP]

With Edge, the Lego Indy/KFP bundle is $12 + tax. Definitely in for one, even if it means having KFP achievements.

[VGI-Shinobi]

I can't believe that I was waiting all week for this crappy ass coupon. I guess I should thank GameStop because I don't have to spend money buying games for another week.

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

Hmm. So it is Lego Indiana Jones/Kung fu Panda Bundle? Not just Lego Indy for 15, and Kung fu for another 15? like each game on sale individually? just wondering...

and with the 50 percent bonus from tiered trade you would get 9 bucks for Lego Indy, not sure about Kung Fu Panda though...but, if you just wanted Kung Fu Panda, it would be like getting it for 3 bucks (cus the bundle would be 12 after edge discount)...3 bucks is not bad at all lol. Or 6 bucks a game isnt bad either.

definatly picking that bundle up if i can find it, thanks OP.

[lllGurulll]

Hmm. So it is Lego Indiana Jones/Kung fu Panda Bundle? Not just Lego Indy for 15, and Kung fu for another 15? like each game on sale individually? just wondering...

and with the 50 percent bonus from tiered trade you would get 9 bucks for Lego Indy, not sure about Kung Fu Panda though...but, if you just wanted Kung Fu Panda, it would be like getting it for 3 bucks (cus the bundle would be 12 after edge discount)...3 bucks is not bad at all lol. Or 6 bucks a game isnt bad either.

definatly picking that bundle up if i can find it, thanks OP.
It is two games in one box. The TIV for the bundle is only something like 8 bucks. You won't be able to flip it like you are suggesting.

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

It is two games in one box. The TIV for the bundle is only something like 8 bucks. You won't be able to flip it like you are suggesting.

but couldnt you just put the discs in two different boxes and trade in Lego Indy if you wanted to? making Kung fu panda 3 bucks?

[irishsoccermbw]

Looks like its time to ditch fallout 3 :) now for the game of the year edition waiting game

[pwnthee]

OMFG they need to cut this trade in crap already.

[lllGurulll]

but couldnt you just put the discs in two different boxes and trade in Lego Indy if you wanted to? making Kung fu panda 3 bucks?
I suppose you could do that if you have the extra box sitting around and want to pull a image of the cover off the net. Sure.

[ItsaMeMario]

hopefully this streak of trade in coupons is followed by a good month of 25% off coupons

[JJSP]

I suppose you could do that if you have the extra box sitting around and want to pull a image of the cover off the net. Sure.
You don't even need to do that. GS takes them disc only without the artwork with generally no questions asked.

[safire]

weak coupon with the tiered going on right now.

[Blackout]

Any flipping suggestions? I'm broke as hell and need to get Killzone. Anything I can pick up from Sears or Blockbuster on the cheap to get some easy credit?

[Gertle627]

^Good luck with that. Flipping is in a pretty bad place right now and it sucks because I just got into it. There's not really anything from BBV without a sale and the only thing going now is whatever they have left from President's day, which some people reported was nothing in the first place at some stores. No idea about Sears or other clearence things being good flips right now.

but couldnt you just put the discs in two different boxes and trade in Lego Indy if you wanted to? making Kung fu panda 3 bucks?
lol when I picked my copy up today (I didn't even try to bother with the 10% coupon on top of Edge) the clerk said something like:
"We have a ton of these because they came with the system and most people just traded them in without even playing them. Look, these discs look brand new. But what people don't know is that if they traded them in separately, they'd get more for them."

Silly, silly gamestop employees.

[Kelegacy]

So you must be in-store to get the Kung Fu Panda/Indiana Jones deal? Because I can't find it online and I WANT it!

[budz]

I agree. That sounds like a good deal for TWO games! (even if they're a little kiddy. I liked the KFP movie, and the game had a good review on game informer.)

[Regian]

Lego Indy/Kung Fu bundle is rather tempting at $15. Might see if the one across the hall from where I work has got it.

[ParticleReality]

Hate to go off topic here but can anyone confirm if Gamestop will actually be offering a $50 giftcard when you buy a PS3 later this week? I'm thinking it might be time to get rid of the ol' PS2.

[Tsukento]

Not trying to a be a dick or anything, but you know that current PS3 models don't play any PS2 games, right? Unless you plan on just dumping everything you own on the PS2, getting rid of one for a PS3 isn't a great move.

[emg28]

:oldman:

<- still waiting for a DS coupon.

[xycury]

:oldman:

<- still waiting for a DS coupon.


I'd likely wait, been watching the inventory and wished there were some RPGs that game out people would trade in... I hope maybe for one later....



But to side track, every time I go to the "good" GS... and view everything... and watch the PS3 section... it gets no love what so ever. I even glanced over it, because NO ONE ever looks.

[J7.]

I'd likely wait, been watching the inventory and wished there were some RPGs that game out people would trade in... I hope maybe for one later....



But to side track, every time I go to the "good" GS... and view everything... and watch the PS3 section... it gets no love what so ever. I even glanced over it, because NO ONE ever looks.
It is small, PS3 owners are on avg older and less likely to sell their games to gamestop. (Of course also factor in selling less new PS3 games to begin with).

[Rogue-7]

Just got back from two Gamestops. The first one I went had Indy/Kung Fu Panda but claimed the deal on Indy/Kung Fu was not valid. The 2nd GS I visited, had the deal on display and I picked up Indy/Kung Fu Panda.

I talked to the manager of the 2nd store about the deal asked if all GS were honoring it. He told me it was nation wide and all GS were to honor it, then he asked me why I wanted to know that info.

I told him how I was turned away at the 1st store. The manager of the 2nd store was somewhat disturbed that the 1st store has turned me away and said he'd give them a call about it.

[CocheseUGA]

In for Dr. Jones. Will have to pick that up Monday.

[emg28]

I'd likely wait, been watching the inventory and wished there were some RPGs that game out people would trade in... I hope maybe for one later....

I have seen several used DS games, that I would definitely buy with a coupon, come and go. That is what's killing me. :bomb:

There is currently a used copy of Dragon Quest V and Blue Dragon + in stock near me. Heck, there is even a used copy of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon but I already bought that one and am currently playing it.

I guess I have no choice but to wait... and complain. :lol:

[ParticleReality]

Not trying to a be a dick or anything, but you know that current PS3 models don't play any PS2 games, right? Unless you plan on just dumping everything you own on the PS2, getting rid of one for a PS3 isn't a great move.

I know,

I haven't played anything of note on my PS2 in years. It mainly acts as my MLB: The Show and Rock Band system. My dad is the only one that really uses the damn thing as I'm more of a 360 and PC gamer, so since he wants a PS3 for the same reason I do it might be a good time to get one assuming that deal I heard about is legit.

[dg7md]

I don't really think the weekly coupon is THAT bad, because they are clearly trying to get their stocks of games high for an upcoming B2G1 (hopefully!) after that Christmastime GS nightmare.

[GarrettJD]

Picked up the KFP/LIJ combo this afternoon. Came up 11.99 plus tax after Edge card. The register doesn't lower the price until the sale is totaled, so don't panic when it rings up at 29.99. Just wait for the GS employee to hit total and watch his look of surprise when it drops to 11.99. My GS guy hadn't heard about the sale. :-)

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

can i still get the lego indy/kung fu panda bundle today?

[jp0213]

Today yes.

[Penguin1084]

oh wow. I forgot that today is gamestop coupon day!!

hoping for a % off ds games coupon (used of course :P)

[jp0213]

Yeah, don't know yet. We may get another week where they give me the finger and hold off until Friday to post everything.

[rkrocks123]

Interesting thing. I just stopped by my local GS, and they had a MadWorld guide sitting out by the register. I could've bought it if I wanted to - but, then again, I don't buy strategy guides.

[jp0213]

New ad thread up: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5593344

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

Interesting thing. I just stopped by my local GS, and they had a MadWorld guide sitting out by the register. I could've bought it if I wanted to - but, then again, I don't buy strategy guides.

same at mine. next to the gameinformers

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

Today yes.

got it but had a trade in going on and was picking up halo wars preorder so didnt get my extra 3 bucks off for EDGE card (i gave him my edge card tho...) do you think if i went back in they would give me the extra 3 bucks off?

[jp0213]

Not tomorrow, wouldn't ring up in the system right. I would just let the $3 be.

[iNFiNiTE HORiZON]

Not tomorrow, wouldn't ring up in the system right. I would just let the $3 be.

Nevermind, it appears I did get the game for $11.99 after rechecking my receipt :D

thanks for your reply though, i would have probably just let it slide anyways.