Amazon Deal-Trade in $50/75, get $50/75 bonus coupon towards new system (exp. 06/27)

[K_G]

UPDATED-OFFER EXTENDED TO JUNE 27

I looked and didn't see this posted elsewhere, but there is an interesting trade in deal at amazon. You trade in either $50 or $75 worth of games, get the gift card credit for the games AS WELL AS a matching bonus coupon towards a purchase of a new system. The details don't specify which systems, but the links on the page make it seem that it is good for both the major systems (even the Dreamcast (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K2R4)!!!) as well as portable ones, such as the DSi and PSP. Trade in has to happen in the next two weeks but the bonus coupon is good until Aug 31

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84504771_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000384631&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeatur e.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref%255F%3Damb%255Flink%255F8 4504771%255F1%26docId%3D1000384631&tag=davidabrams-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957)
-To qualify for the $75 or $50 off coupon code, you must create a trade-in order during the promotion period (May 31, 2009 - June 27, 2009). Items must be postmarked no later than July 4, 2009 to qualify.
-In the case of multiple trade-in orders, the coupon code will be give for the first qualifying order that is received.
-Coupon code applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com in the Amazon.com Video Games store.
-Trade-in submissions not accepted and returned to you do not qualify for the promotion. Your trade-in submission could be returned to you if the items are damaged or non-working, incorrect items are included in your package, or accessories such as artwork or manuals are missing. Any submission postmarked later than 7 days after a mailing label is printed will be returned to you automatically. You should receive returned games within 14 days of receipt via the U.S. Postal Service.
-Qualifying customers will be emailed their coupon code within 10 business days after their qualifying trade-in has been accepted.
-Coupon code applies only to items shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Does not apply to items sold by other merchants on the Amazon.com Web site. Does not apply to any products purchased in Amazon.com's other sites, including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, or Amazon.co.jp, or in Marketplace.
-Coupon code applies to the lowest priced qualifying item.
-Coupon code valid on purchases ordered before 08/31/09.
-Applies only to complete orders shipping to a single address that meet all other promotional requirements.
-No substitutions or rain checks.
-Offer must be redeemed through the Shopping Cart. Does not apply to orders placed with 1-Click.
-Tax, shipping, and handling charges may apply to all products.
-Offer may not be combined with other offers, including promotional certificates.
-Void where prohibited.
-Limit one discount per household.

[ghost00]

great find I want to upgrade my ds but I don't like the colors of the dsi

I wonder if you can preorder a psp go XD

[O_o]

Finally, a good use for my extra Gamestop credit. Anyone know of any good flips before I start scouring their websites?

[Saix_XIII]

Finally, a good use for my extra Gamestop credit. Anyone know of any good flips before I start scouring their websites?

If you find anything, mind posting it or sending a PM my way?

[hostyl1]

Thanks OP, this was a pretty good find. I know that I'll want a PSP for when the Kingdom Hearts game comes out and I just so happen to have over $75 bucks worth of DS games (less likely to be rejected) that I'm through with. May have to give this one a spin.

[WiiNet]

Do movie/TV trade ins count towards the 50/75? It doesn't say the trade-ins must be games, but I haven't seen the movie trade in until today...

[supermodestmouse]

hmmm...i don't really need another console, but a dollar for dollar match up is pretty hard to beat :/

[guessed]

This almost works out perfectly for us, but the timing of getting the code won't bee soon enough (we need the DSi within the next week to give as a gift). Potential good flip is GH Metallica (360) from gamestop, $44.99 used, if you can find 3 today (I don't think they are showing availability online, so I have no idea how likely that is), gets $25.25 credit each. So, $150+ in Amazon credit from $90 spent at GS. Also, Mirror's Edge could work if you have one of the magic Target's that still has plenty (never could find it here).

[clawber]

Does anyone know if you could trade in two sets of 50 dollars worth of games and use both certificates on the same system

[guessed]

Does anyone know if you could trade in two sets of 50 dollars worth of games and use both certificates on the same system

Limit one discount per household, so no.

[espy605]

Does anyone know if you could trade in two sets of 50 dollars worth of games and use both certificates on the same system

If that doesn't work, youcould just do the $75 option instead.

[Ecofreak]

I'd be extremely interested if this could work for PSP Go pre-orders.

[spidamatrix]

I'd be extremely interested if this could work for PSP Go pre-orders.

I have to agree, if this stays long enough for a PSP GO pre-order that would be amazing, I really hope so considering the announcement to come on Tuesday.

[drktrpr1]

Wow this is an deceptively amazing deal, if you end up trading in $75 in games you could get $150 off of a new system.

[cress2000]

Finally, a good use for my extra Gamestop credit. Anyone know of any good flips before I start scouring their websites?

Tales of Vesperia trades for $20.50, but the game is $29.99 new. Dunno about used.

[heatdolphins45]

Vin Diesel's Wheelman(360/PS3) trades in for $23 and drops to $14.98 at Target this week.

[Rhl]

Hmm... could get a PS3 with this.

[WiiShopChannels]

Vin Diesel's Wheelman(360/PS3) trades in for $23 and drops to $14.98 at Target this week.

will look for this next time I am at target. need a new DS and wouldnt mind getting a DSi for cheaper than usual.

[pvaapuri]

thx

[mrcheapo11]

Wow, I got the urge today for a PSP, and lo and behold this comes. My friend offered to sell me his COD:WaW for $25, and while I would love to play it, it would be nice to get the extra trade-in credit here. That would leave me with another $25 to trade in, which seems reasonable :)

[slidecage]

sucks they dropped most of their trade in vaules

love to be able to find 75 bucks in junk games just laying around to get a new DSI for 95 bucks out of pocket

[slidecage]

too bad cant find enouh

Contra 4 5.50
touchmaster 9
pokemon peral 9
got 2 games for 13
personal cooker 7
travel games for dummies 5.00 x2 10

grand total

5350 way lower then the 75 i needed


Vin Diesel's Wheelman(360/PS3) trades in for $23 and drops to $14.98 at Target this week.

hummmm buy 3 copies for 45 bucks and toss in a junk ds game to get to 75
or
buy 2 copies of each

92 + 75 = 167 + needs 170

63 bucks for a brand new DSI That has to be super hot




75 would double for the DSI 150 -170 needs 20.... 65 bucks for a brand new dsi Very tempting

might hit up target tomorrow

When does wheelman fall in price do not see it in the flyer

[mr_bungle]

so how do you do this, just send them in then you get a coupon? I'd love to get a DS lite for 30 bucks!!!

[Treythalomew]

Dang there is definitely some stuff I can give away for 50 dollars and then get a PS2.

[mitemouse]

Im going for the wii.. with this deal, you could easily get a Wii for under $150..

[jedik]

is on 07 360 arcade worth it??

I would still get the 3 year warranty from microsoft, right?

[mr_bungle]

Yes you'd get the warranty. Why would you not just get the new arcade? They're the same price aren't they?

[ACS]

Is that a pie in my pants or did I just read a fucking great deal?

Guess I can finally part ways with Final Fantasy VII!

[lilboo]

Wow. I've been looking to possibly get another 360 to put in the bedroom. 8-)
Maybe. We'll see.. :-k

[irishsoccermbw]

Hm I'd really like to find some good/break even flips from gamestop, 75 bucks off a new 360 is great :)

[As I Bleed]

yea same, i might get a brand new dc..i always wanted one, my mom told me i couldn't get one when they came out..

[undiegnome]

Since Amazon recently started doing movie trade-ins under the same account would $75 in movies qualify me for this offer?

FYI.. I just got off the phone with an Amazon rep who couldn't grasp the question so I sent in an email. I'll post when they respond.

[jedik]

Yes you'd get the warranty. Why would you not just get the new arcade? They're the same price aren't they?


I saw on the "get one of these participating consoles" on the page and the only version of the arcade 360 they had was the 07 one.
=/

EDIT: nevermind, I clicked on "see all participating consoles" and i found the newest arcade 360's on there.
=D

[goomba478]

lilboo, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one crazy enough to consider a second Xbox 360 for my upstairs bedroom lol. Great minds think alike?

This really is a potentially great deal. Hope it really is as good as it sounds :) God knows I have way too many spare games around the house that I should part with. Thanks OP!

[s2k]

Nice i just got Eat lead return of matt hazard and wolverine for free at gamestops b2g1 sale so this should help me get another system.

[DaMonStEr]

So all one has to do is trade in $75 worth of games/movies and you get $150 back?

Can you trade in more than $75, say $100 and still get the extra $75?

[alfonsosoriano]

Damn, so it could be up to $150 off a system? Will have to tell my friend who wants a 360. I'm itching for a PS3 myself.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

What do they do if the item you want will end up with extra $$$/credit being leftover? I ask because I'm looking at one of the Retro Duo systems that plays NES and SNES games.

Of course, I should've just kept the $8 SNES I bought and found wires for, but I was stupid.

EDIT: Holy crap. They take in games as old as the NES for trade. Unfortunately, I only have games for the Genesis and most of them were bought used and cart only.

By the way, it's not Amazon buying them but a third party buyer.

Second EDIT: It must be a CAG buying the games, since anything from the Kmart clearance is $2.25 or so. Fuck. WOO HOO!! Futurama for the PS2 is worth a whopping $1.25 more than at GS.

[xdl]

This is seriously making me consider flipping my GS credit into amazon for an extra 360 Arcade or possibly upgrading my Lite to a DSi. After trading back the controller and extras, I can get the 360 console itself for about $100 in credit.

[alfonsosoriano]

I am seriously considering trading in NHL 09 for $21. It's my favorite game, I play it all the time, but I know that once the summer hits I won't play it as much, just like I didn't play NHL 08 during that time. I'm gonna buy NHL 10, so what's the point in keeping it...tough call.

[TLPRIME]

It says in the T&C that your trade-in will be returned if it contains wrong items.

So say I search for a game and the greatest hits version is listed, if I send a regular version does that count as a "wrong item"?

I have a few games I would trade in for this deal but they only list the greatest hits version of a few of them. But if you search for a game like God of War 2 they have both versions listed.

[DaMonStEr]

It says in the T&C that your trade-in will be returned if it contains wrong items.

So say I search for a game and the greatest hits version is listed, if I send a regular version does that count as a "wrong item"?

I have a few games I would trade in for this deal but they only list the greatest hits version of a few of them. But if you search for a game like God of War 2 they have both versions listed.

I don't think that matters. I was wondering the same thing though

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

If you search for a game and don't find a TIV for it, does that mean they won't take it though? I ask because I just searched the Genesis, SNES and NES game listings and the Genesis listings only brought up a single page, most of which are a minimum of a 5 on the Digit Press rarity guide.

I mean, I guess they don't wanna end up with 10k copies of Sonic, while paying $3 each in trade for them, but it's still a bit deceiving to only go after CERTAIN games while not listing values for any others.

Plus, most of the current gen games they have listed have deplorable TIV's, which are just as bad if not worse than Gamestops.

Still, I thank the OP for listing this deal, though I'd only trade my stuff in if I were getting a DS or other system for a small fraction of $$$ out of pocket.

[Shady3011]

Is $120 for a new (hope this isn't another ThinkGeek) Dreamcast worth it? Seems overpriced if you ask me.

[TLPRIME]

I don't think that matters. I was wondering the same thing though


I read a little deeper in their trade in FAQ and it said the item has to match the listed item EXACTLY.

I sent an email to support to make sure though. It would be kind of weird that they would want greatest hits stuff over regular versions wouldn't it? lol

[Pyloric]

I thought I read before that the games didn't have to have their original cases, but now I don't see that anywhere. . . Would it be okay to have a 360 game in a black dvd case?

Thanks!

Ps. I already scrounged up $75 worth of games I don't need (and payed maybe a total of $50 for them, thanks CAG!)

[denshaotoko]

did the deal thanks CAG! traded in fallout and FF7 (who knew it was worth $25 in trade in, havn't played it in forever.)

[WuGgaRoO]

not bad at all...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Here's something you guys may want to add to the first post, about the condition the games HAVE to be in to qualify. It'll save you guys a bunch of hassle when you try sending in games in black cases with no coverart or manual and they get sent back.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/tradein/store/popup_tradein_eligibility.gif

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=amb_link_83397471_1?location=http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/tradein/store/popup_tradein_eligibility.gif&token=957BBB0669152D76BE1C614537975585163C1748&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0AY3VK0GY3MP00HE4N3H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=478190151&pf_rd_i=979418011

In other words, NO disc only games in plain DVD cases with NO manual or coverart allowed.

[Danterandal19]

Wow, I just traded in games like two days ago to Amazon; supposedly I'm getting an extra $10 in credit though because of this promotion they had, so not all is lost.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

did the deal thanks CAG! traded in fallout and FF7 (who knew it was worth $25 in trade in, havn't played it in forever.)

You DO know it's(FFVII) worth ALOT more than $25 if you tried selling it on Ebay, right?

[Shady3011]

I'm guessing a lot of people are new to Amazon's trade-in policy. It's basically BBV, so you won't get away with stuff like game only like at Gamestop.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

If they did allow game only stuff and had more games listed than JUST the ones they're specifically looking for, I would easily trade in most of the games I have for the Genesis right now.

If you want to check to see which games are allowed and which ones aren't on their trade list, you can just select the system it's for in the drop down menu and hit SEARCH without inputting the name of the game and it'll bring up EVERY game they're taking for that system.

[Shady3011]

Yeah. It's really pretty poor. You need to dig through pages of crap to maybe find a deal or two. Most of time other places give more than they do base alone.

I'll probably just use clearance games and light fodder (which there isn't much of) to maybe get a DC.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Here's the list of games for EACH system, linked ALPHABETICALLY, for those of you who would like to see what qualifies.

Dreamcast (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A229793 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=13&Go.y=15)
GameboyAdvance (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A541020 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=10&Go.y=12)
Gamecube (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A541022 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=15&Go.y=16)
Genesis (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A294943 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=13&Go.y=10)
NES (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A566458 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=10&Go.y=12)
N64 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A229763 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=14&Go.y=6)
NintendoDS (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A110758 31%26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=13&Go.y=10)
Playstation (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A229773 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=12&Go.y=19)
PS2 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A301712 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=10&Go.y=16)
PS3 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A142107 51%26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=6&Go.y=16)
PSP (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A110752 21%26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=18&Go.y=11)
SNES (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A294945 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=10&Go.y=14)
Wii (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A142189 01%26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=15&Go.y=14)
Xbox (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A537504 %26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=8&Go.y=10)
Xbox360 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/s/ref=tradeinavs?url=rh%3Dn%3A979418011%2Cn%3A142201 61%26i%3Dvideogames-tradein%26bbn%3D979418011%26rnid%3D11846801&field-keywords=&Go.x=6&Go.y=15)

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

OK....I noticed another issue with this deal. If you're trying to trade in Super Monkey Ball Deluxe for the Xbox, there are TWO TIV's for it: $9 and $4.25.

[DarkRider23]

did the deal thanks CAG! traded in fallout and FF7 (who knew it was worth $25 in trade in, havn't played it in forever.)

Honestly, I can't tell if you are joking or not. You do know FF7 is worth about $60-$75 on eBay, don't you?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Honestly, I can't tell if you are joking or not. You do know FF7 is worth about $60-$75 on eBay, don't you?

Didn't I just say that like 6 posts ago? I seriously hope denshaotoko was kidding.

[DaMonStEr]

How does the whole credit thing work? Can you use X amount of credit and then pay the difference on a credit card?

[alfonsosoriano]

How does the whole credit thing work? Can you use X amount of credit and then pay the difference on a credit card?

I've never done it, but I would assume that is how it works.

[chuckywang]

How does the whole credit thing work? Can you use X amount of credit and then pay the difference on a credit card?

Credit is equivalent to an Amazon Gift Card, so yes.

[akuma148]

Vin Diesel's Wheelman(360/PS3) trades in for $23 and drops to $14.98 at Target this week.
This sounds like a really good deal. Do you know exactly when the price will drop and if they will have a lot of copies (or YMMV)?

[DaMonStEr]

Also if you buy a system and have extra trade in credit left can you use it for other items on amazon?

[hero_icon_rolemodel]

I read a little deeper in their trade in FAQ and it said the item has to match the listed item EXACTLY.

I sent an email to support to make sure though. It would be kind of weird that they would want greatest hits stuff over regular versions wouldn't it? lol


They give $0.25 more for the God of War II GH version than they do original black label.

[jedik]

anyone ever used their trade in service before?
How long would I be waiting in between when I ship the games out till when I get the gift card?

this sounds like a good deal...I'm even tempted to just buy stuff on clearances that i can get 1:1 on their website. This way I'd end up paying 125 for an arcade 360. (after getting the $75 coupon code)

The only issue for me is time.

[Silver47]

I just traded in $75 worth of games, I will let you all know how it works out!

[BrolyB593]

What happens with the games with boxes such as SNES and N64, do we need the box and instructions still?

[DaMonStEr]

What happens with the games with boxes such as SNES and N64, do we need the box and instructions still?

That's what the instructions imply, but that is a real rip-off if you're getting $4 TIV for something like Final Fantasy complete for Snes lol

[BrolyB593]

Darn, I was looking at Boogerman, haha I got that for SNES at a local videostore clearance a while back, and it has an $8 trade in, but I obviously don't have the case anymore. Oh well.

[McNutsack]

I dont get it. So if I trade in $60 worth of stuff, do I get an extra $60gc, or just the $50gc? This will make me want to not go over $75, or too far over $50 either...

[USB Cable]

I dont get it. So if I trade in $60 worth of stuff, do I get an extra $60gc, or just the $50gc? This will make me want to not go over $75, or too far over $50 either...
You would get the $60 gift card and $50 off the console. :bouncy:

[darkpice]

can you trade in multiple copies of games? and if so how many at a time? any help would be helpful.

[derspiess]

anyone ever used their trade in service before?
How long would I be waiting in between when I ship the games out till when I get the gift card?

this sounds like a good deal...I'm even tempted to just buy stuff on clearances that i can get 1:1 on their website. This way I'd end up paying 125 for an arcade 360. (after getting the $75 coupon code)

The only issue for me is time.

I've done it twice. In both cases, they deposited my gift cards into my Amazon account just about 1 week after I dropped them in the mail. The bonus coupon codes for both trades were emailed to me 3 or 4 days later.

YMMV, of course, but I was impressed with the quick turnaround. I will definitely do this deal if I can find $75 worth of stuff to flip.

[derspiess]

can you trade in multiple copies of games? and if so how many at a time? any help would be helpful.

Yep. I would have to think there is some limit, but no clue what it would be. Most I traded in was 3.

[Ryukahn]

Dang, I just sent out $72 worth of stuff to them last week for the extra $10 they had. At least I'm not really interested in another console currently, though if it works on the PSP Go that might be a bummer.

[WiiShopChannels]

gotta do find $75 bucks of games I can trade in. probably gonna trade out some of my Wii games. perhaps, Mario Super Sluggers, Mario Strikers Charged. still need more games though. maybe gotta pick up Wheelman and trade it in to them. Should be pretty close to $75 after that.

What do yall guys think I should trade in from this list:
-Mario Super Sluggers
-Mario Strikers Charged
-Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games
-Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkachi 3 (or w/e its called)
-Sonic: Secret Rings
-Cooking Mama: Cook Off
-Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
-Okami

I have more games, but I think I want to keep them. BTW, that is only my Wii list.

[derspiess]

How soon do you guys think the PSP Go will be released? Looks like you have to use the $75 bonus by 8/31.

[coleipoo]

Does it matter what region a game is? I have a PAL Killzone 2 I want to dump.

[guessed]

How soon do you guys think the PSP Go will be released? Looks like you have to use the $75 bonus by 8/31.

It is expected to ship this fall (now that it has been confirmed), so there should at least be a pre-order up before 8/31.

[HaggarCodyGuy123]

Wait, so they only accept PAL versions of SNES Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Mario Kart, and Super Metroid?

[coleipoo]

No idea. They really need to set some clear rules with regions, as well as conditions of older games. No one in hell is going to have complete copies of Earthbound or FF3 and trade them in for 10 bucks on Amazon.

[s2k]

If im not mistaken old games can be sent as cart only. I read it somewhere let me see if i can find it.


By the way anyone looking to trade in I suggest doing it sooner than later because trade in values are dropping like flies.

[coleipoo]

I would love confirmation on that, s2k. I am sitting here waiting to submit this order but I'm afraid they won't take these SNES games because they are cart only.

[BlueLobstah]

I have a few cart only N64/Genesis stuff that I would like to unload, so it would be nice to find out what the official deal on cart only stuff is.

This is a great deal though, as I've been looking to pick up a DSI. I already have $60~ worth of stuff that I have been looking to unload anyway, just need something else to push it up to the $75 mark.

[jedik]

I dont think I'm gonna go for this anymore.

I sold my wii and all games over the weekend on craigslist...that was my only sytem so if I'm gonna do this deal I'll have to wait a week and a half to two weeks for the turn around and everything.

I will be mighty bored during that time....
and i dont have anything to trade in anymore either =[
so i would have to go buy the stuff that gets 1:1 trade in credit or something on clearances...

[BrolyB593]

Well, I made a list of games that I have, spanning from SNES, N64, and GB Color/Advance and it equals well over $75.

The only problem is that.. I DON'T HAVE ANY BOXES/CASES OR INSTRUCTIONS buh.

Can someone please fully confirm or deny being able to send in games without cases/booklets?

[coleipoo]

I did it anyways, I guess we will find out.

[iamthekiller]

if you read the policy or the posts here..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=amb_link_83397471_1?location=http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/tradein/store/popup_tradein_eligibility.gif&token=957BBB0669152D76BE1C614537975585163C1748&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0AY3VK0GY3MP00HE4N3H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=478190151&pf_rd_i=979418011

no boxes/instructions = not allowed

[DaMonStEr]

I did it anyways, I guess we will find out.

lol, that's the spirit :applause:

[BrolyB593]

if you read the policy or the posts here..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=amb_link_83397471_1?location=http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/tradein/store/popup_tradein_eligibility.gif&token=957BBB0669152D76BE1C614537975585163C1748&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0AY3VK0GY3MP00HE4N3H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=478190151&pf_rd_i=979418011

no boxes/instructions = not allowed

If you look at the discussion forums on the site, they apparently accepted someones GBA game with only the game and instructions. I think they understand the boxes are impossible to have.

I will send out my massive shipment tomorrow of all GBC, N64 and SNES games with nothing but cartidges, so I will also see what happens! Lets hope for the best.

[yuyak]

Hm.. tempted to combine this deal with the PS3 credit card deal. Trade in $75 worth of games + $75 coupon. Use coupon for a PS3 to bring it down to $325, get the $100 (+optional $200) credit card bonus to bring it down to $225 (or $25 w/ additional $200), and still have $75 in amazon credit. Any reason why it wouldn't work?

[tlwizard]

Can you trade in a PSP itself? Or only video games?

[Blade70]

It is expected to ship this fall (now that it has been confirmed), so there should at least be a pre-order up before 8/31.
I hope so.

[TLPRIME]

well with the new UMD-less PSP coming I traded in a bunch of PSP games(while they are still worth SOMETHING) and a couple 360 titles. about $175 worth + $75 promo = Frii Wii for Mii!

[McToots]

did anyone find out if its games only or movies and games (since the movie thing just started)?

[jgamezcua]

no limit on the number of copies of one game in one trade in order as long as the total trade in doesn't exceed $250.

If you have a bunch of NBA 09 The Inside from the previous BB $10 deal, they each ti for $10.25. Or other games from the massive BB $10 promo a few weeks ago.

[ChernobylCow]

Does it matter what region a game is? I have a PAL Killzone 2 I want to dump.


"
Determining Product Eligibility

Only items that match the exact version displayed in our Amazon Trade-in Stores are eligible for trade-in. We're constantly updating the trade-in program with new titles. Please check back often to see what's been added:


Video Games Trade-In Store (http://www.amazon.com/tradeingames)
Movies & TV Trade-In Store (http://www.amazon.com/moviestradein)

Items must be in good working condition and arrive complete with all components undamaged and in original packaging (for example, the correct disc(s), cover insert, manual, and case). Media items must have been originally sold by a retailer in North America."

[WuGgaRoO]

this could help out with my wanting a 360

wheelman is sold out in my local targets... anyone else have any opportunistic trades?

[coleipoo]

"
Determining Product Eligibility

Only items that match the exact version displayed in our Amazon Trade-in Stores are eligible for trade-in. We're constantly updating the trade-in program with new titles. Please check back often to see what's been added:


Video Games Trade-In Store (http://www.amazon.com/tradeingames)
Movies & TV Trade-In Store (http://www.amazon.com/moviestradein)

Items must be in good working condition and arrive complete with all components undamaged and in original packaging (for example, the correct disc(s), cover insert, manual, and case). Media items must have been originally sold by a retailer in North America."

Thanks. Kinda weird because my PAL copy of Killzone 2 I bought from Graveyard Mall, who is based in the US. I'm not going to push it though.

[sliknik27]

This could be an amazing deal.

[jaso]

I'm in. Trading 5 games worth $77 outright, plus bonus $75. Finally gonna pick up a PSP. Probably. Unless I can convince the wife we need a PS3/Blu Ray player.

Also, it's more than likely been mentioned already, but it's worth noting once more that Amazon pays your shipping cost. Which is pretty freaking cool.

On a related note, anyone with experience willing to give advice on how to affix the postage label to the outside of the package? Thanks.

[derspiess]

For anyone interested, The Force Unleashed from Game Crazy is a good flip for this deal, both PS3 & 360. Stopped by today & picked up a few copies; breaking even on the Amazon trade-in after the tax I paid at Game Crazy, but the $75 bonus is gravy.

[maxgeek]

Hm.. tempted to combine this deal with the PS3 credit card deal. Trade in $75 worth of games + $75 coupon. Use coupon for a PS3 to bring it down to $325, get the $100 (+optional $200) credit card bonus to bring it down to $225 (or $25 w/ additional $200), and still have $75 in amazon credit. Any reason why it wouldn't work?


If you want a PS3, you could probably save yourself some time and just get it from Dell for 15% off + free SH. That makes it $340 + tax for most, but your probably losing money on the $75 worth of games your trading in. I thought the sony style card only gave you a discount off the sony style store.

[irishsoccermbw]

Hm...at gamestop
Force Unleashed PSP 17.99 (before edge and eternal 10% coupon) trades for 14
Force Unleashed Wii 17.99 (before edge and eternal 10% coupon) trades for 13
(to amazon)
Not a bad.

[derspiess]

On a related note, anyone with experience willing to give advice on how to affix the postage label to the outside of the package? Thanks.

I just use clear packing tape around the borders, trying not to cover up the line where the post office writes in the postage due. Made it through okay both times before, and hopefully it will with this one :)

[jaso]

I just use clear packing tape around the borders, trying not to cover up the line where the post office writes in the postage due. Made it through okay both times before, and hopefully it will with this one :)

Thanks. I'll try that.

[whymustiregister]

Any problems with leaving stickers on the cases?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I'm in. Trading 5 games worth $77 outright, plus bonus $75. Finally gonna pick up a PSP. Probably. Unless I can convince the wife we need a PS3/Blu Ray player.

Also, it's more than likely been mentioned already, but it's worth noting once more that Amazon pays your shipping cost. Which is pretty freaking cool.

On a related note, anyone with experience willing to give advice on how to affix the postage label to the outside of the package? Thanks.

Actually, it's a third party company doing the trade-in program, so they're probably footing the bill.

[xdl]

The best ways to convert GS credit > Amazon credit aren't even 1:1. These values are absolutely horrendous without this coupon. If i can find all the games I need in decent condition, which shouldn't be an issue, I am looking at $144 > $128 from GS to Amazon, which brings me right up to what I would need for a 360 Arcade. Trading back the memory card and wireless controller should net $35.50 back at GS, since I already have those. Net total $109 GS credit for a brand new 360 console isn't too bad.

I am almost wondering if it is worth the leg work to get it for $144 versus $199. I don't pay tax and shipping either way, and with buying it at GS, I have instant service and don't have to worry about the games being rejected. Plus I save the gas money and few hours that this is going to take.

Anyway I wasn't going to post these until tomorrow, but since I'm debating the whole idea, here you go:

360 Tiger Woods 09 26.99 - 20.50
Wii Tiger Woods 09 27.99 - 20.00
PS3 Tiger Woods 09 26.99 - 21.00
360 Tales of Vesperia 26.99 - 20.50
Wii Star Wars: TFU 17.99 - 13.00
PSP Star Wars: TFU 17.99 - 14.00
360 MLB 2k9 34.99 - 23.00
Wii Umbrella Chronicles 26.99 - 17.25

Don't forget to apply edge and 10% coupon.

[Boeing 747]

Holy hell this is tempting, I checked their list and I see 3 games I paid $10 for from Best Buy that go for $10+.. Quantum of Solace is $13 and so is SCIV, and then The Inside 09 is also $10.

So I'd just need to send in a $20 or so game (Mario Galaxy?) for a PS2.

Edit- How long will this actually take.. I think I'm a bit too instant gratification for this.

[whymustiregister]

Hmm, maybe I should exchange some of my $26.99 games from the GS B2G1 for TW09 or Tales. Already have 3 complete RE:UC. I had bought them all for the EA Sports Active promo but would rather flip to Amazon. Wish we knew about this promo sooner!

[DaMonStEr]

Do games need to be GH edition if pictured that way? Anyone know the answer to this?

[Furashu]

hmmmmmmmm so if i trade in
COD WAW 25.25
Skate 2 26.00
Resistance 2 $21.00
RE4 3.00

$75.25

Ill be getting... $150 towards a new console........
which works out to 50 bucks a game pretty much....
DECISIONS DECISIONS


hmmm dsi is 169.99

$20 out of the pocket.........

[DaMonStEr]

hmmmmmmmm so if i trade in
Killzone 2 27.50
COD WAW 25.25
Skate 2 26.00

Ill be getting... $150 towards a new console........
which works out to 50 bucks a game pretty much....
DECISIONS DECISIONS


hmmm dsi is 169.99

$20 out of the pocket.........

sounds worth it lol

[Furashu]

sounds worth it lol
ya dude!!

-Qualifying customers will be emailed their coupon code within 30 days after the promotion period has ended.
within 30 days....
god that could be 29 days...

so like i just got one question

1)theyll AUTOMATICALLY email me this $75 coupon code since i trade in $75 worth of games... between May 31, 2009 - June 13, 2009)?

i dont have to email them and go "yo i traded in $75 worth of games gimme my code please" or put in some kind of code after i trade in my games?

sorry i just want to make sure im doing it all right before i send them my games.

thanks :D

[zizo79]

hmmmmmmmm so if i trade in
COD WAW 25.25
Skate 2 26.00
Resistance 2 $21.00
RE4 3.00

$75.25

Ill be getting... $150 towards a new console........
which works out to 50 bucks a game pretty much....
DECISIONS DECISIONS


hmmm dsi is 169.99




$20 out of the pocket.........

That is exactly what I am doing ..I will be shipping my games tomorrow(Which I don't play)

[ChernobylCow]

Yeah I'm going to do $98 bucks worth of games plus $75 bonus = $173 towards an Xbox 360 Pro. Then I'm going to be using the ECA Gaming Membership on the accessories.

$220ish total (before the 10% off gaming accessories) for:

Xbox 360 Pro 60GB
Red Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit
Quick Charge Kit
--------------------
Sounds pretty cheap to me. Those are the peripherals I need, right?

[brandonandtiff]

Well, I guess this was the best time for my Xbox 360 to die. Looks like I'll be taking advantage of this deal for an Xbox 360 Arcade.

[romodome]

Well, I hope it goes well. I got to the $75.00 with some extra games I can replace with EB credit.

Mass Effecct: 5.25
Suikoden 5: 10.00
ShinMegami: Nocturne: 23.00
Xenosaga 4: 10.25
Xenosaga: 3.50
Halo 3: 17.25
Wild Arms Alter Code F: 6.00

Total: 75.25, so I should get a total of $150.25 towards a Arcade 360 for the bedroom

2nd Account:

Shin Megani Devil Summoner: $17.50
Halo 3: 17.25
Starfox Assult: 6.00
Xenosaga 3: 10.25

Total: 51.00, so its 101.00 towards either a PSP or DSi.

All my games are in great condition, but I am scared that they will find 1 game with something wrong, putting me right under the limit and I lose out on the extra credit.

Since turnaround is suppose to be a week, anyone see how well the trade in worked?

[Medium_Pimpin]

If only sony would announce a price drop at thier press conference, I might just have enough games to trade out evenly for a PS3(after coupon). I realize the likelyhood of a sony price drop is 1/1000

[InvaderZim]

Most b&m have been offering free giftcards with system purchases. So... really not the greatest deal.

[yuyak]

Well, I hope it goes well. I got to the $75.00 with some extra games I can replace with EB credit.

Mass Effecct: 5.25
Suikoden 5: 10.00
ShinMegami: Nocturne: 23.00
Xenosaga 4: 10.25
Xenosaga: 3.50
Halo 3: 17.25
Wild Arms Alter Code F: 6.00

Total: 75.25, so I should get a total of $150.25 towards a Arcade 360 for the bedroom

2nd Account:

Shin Megani Devil Summoner: $17.50
Halo 3: 17.25
Starfox Assult: 6.00
Xenosaga 3: 10.25

Total: 51.00, so its 101.00 towards either a PSP or DSi.

All my games are in great condition, but I am scared that they will find 1 game with something wrong, putting me right under the limit and I lose out on the extra credit.

Since turnaround is suppose to be a week, anyone see how well the trade in worked?

Just so you know, it does say "Limit one discount per household." you might get rejected on your second account unless you set up a 2nd physical address too.

[Medium_Pimpin]

Most b&m have been offering free giftcards with system purchases. So... really not the greatest deal.

It's a better deal for me because I am getting ready to move and this would get me some much needed closet clearing.

You are quite correct though, Giftcards and discounts like Dell.com are much better If you are paying cash.

[Caoz]

Anyone has a list of old Playstation/xbox games that are worth a decent amount ? I only knew about marvel vs capcom 2, but now I am seeing that Final Fantasy VII is also worth a good amount and I have that one and I am willing to get rid of it.

And another question, if you also trade movies are they taken into account for this offer (for anyone that has used one of these deals before).

Thanks.

[romodome]

Anyone has a list of old Playstation/xbox games that are worth a decent amount ? I only knew about marvel vs capcom 2, but now I am seeing that Final Fantasy VII is also worth a good amount and I have that one and I am willing to get rid of it.

And another question, if you also trade movies are they taken into account for this offer (for anyone that has used one of these deals before).

Thanks.


I have no idea how to link it, but Slickdeals has this thread, and someone set up a excel worksheet on all values for ps3, ps2 and xbox 360 games. Lets you find the games that are worth it.

[Tate Donovan]

Do they really expect people to trade in the boxes and manual with their GBA games? I mean who still has those.

[derspiess]

ya dude!!

1)theyll AUTOMATICALLY email me this $75 coupon code since i trade in $75 worth of games... between May 31, 2009 - June 13, 2009)?

i dont have to email them and go "yo i traded in $75 worth of games gimme my code please" or put in some kind of code after i trade in my games?

sorry i just want to make sure im doing it all right before i send them my games.

thanks :D

If it's like the 2 previous deals I got in on, they should email the code to you shortly after they deposit your gift cards for your trade-in value. Took me about a week after I mailed my games to get the trade-in credit, then about 2 days later they emailed me my coupon code.

[Furashu]

Xenosaga 4: 10.25


u ll get rejected for trading in games that dont exist

[Kanik]

Anyone know if the Arcade 360s on the site are Jaspers?

I'm torn on whether I should get it here, or a $170 one off Dell...those are confirmed Jaspers.

[testaroo]

Before you go out and buy all these used games from different places to flip on Amazon, do realize that amazon can reject your submissions for scratches or missing manual or any other defects. Unless you can flip the same games elsewhere for same money or profit some 25+ days(your shipping transit and amazon return shipping transit) later if your games are rejected then you are screwed.

Also there is no way to track the packages when sending using Amazon's printed label. I've seen few discussions where people submitted games and Amazon not receiving it for 3 weeks and onwards(Mine from CA took 2 weeks to confirm receipt of package).

[Treythalomew]

Well I think I'm going to go ahead and submit my order of 6 games for 55 dollars to get a PS2. I got a PS3 for 300 a month ago and just really want to play some metal gear and god of war.

[Satoshi-kun]

Also there is no way to track the packages when sending using Amazon's printed label. I've seen few discussions where people submitted games and Amazon not receiving it for 3 weeks and onwards(Mine from CA took 2 weeks to confirm receipt of package).


That's Media Mail for you. Another thing to worry about -- I heard an unknown third-party approves the trade-ins and not Amazon themselves. Still a great deal, hopefully my $50 trade-in works out without a hitch.

[s2k]

Just for anyone in the NJ area I sent my games on may 28th and received the amazon gift card on june 1st. I have yet to receive my amazon 10 bucks off any new game coupon though.

[mitemouse]

I dont think games are supposed to be sent by media mail.. my postman would not let me send buzz by media mail..


That's Media Mail for you. Another thing to worry about -- I heard an unknown third-party approves the trade-ins and not Amazon themselves. Still a great deal, hopefully my $50 trade-in works out without a hitch.

[FFBlitzace]

I'm also a little scared of them rejecting one of my games and missing out on the deal by a few dollars. I have a copy of Pokemon XD that has some very slight damage to the insert (I got it from a trade sight that has the trader send you the disc, manual, and insert, but no case for whatever reason, so the insert was folded and damaged slightly in the mail), but otherwise it's okay. I bought a Gamecube case from Nintendo's store to make it complete. If they were to reject it though, I'd fall short. I could include an extra $8 to cover up for it, but I don't want to jump through too many hoops. I'm reaching as it is for the 75.

[Xiemos]

Does anyone know if amazon accepts sealed games? I have a ton of sealed games that I no longer want because of backlog/bought their respective versions on the PC (like last remnant and dead space)

[cheeky]

I dont think games are supposed to be sent by media mail.. my postman would not let me send buzz by media mail..

The games ARE the media. Postman probably rejected buzz for media mail because there are controllers with it.

[confoosious]

Just sent mine in today.

Tiger Woods PS3 from gamespot to amazon is a good flip. You lose about $2 on it.

[Blade70]

Does anyone know if amazon accepts sealed games? I have a ton of sealed games that I no longer want because of backlog/bought their respective versions on the PC (like last remnant and dead space)
Just open them up. Its going to be the same price.

[confoosious]

I've got a question on the metal gear solid 4 PS3 bundles on amazon: they have it in stock for $499...

why are they going to so much on ebay?

[ninja dog]

I keep on getting "We're Sorry!" errors. anyone else having trouble with the site right now?

[skubish]

I've got a question on the metal gear solid 4 PS3 bundles on amazon: they have it in stock for $499...

why are they going to so much on ebay?
People on eBay are stupid.
You can't find the bundles everywhere.

[confoosious]

People on eBay are stupid.
You can't find the bundles everywhere.

can or can't?

i dont really need a ps3 so i'm thinking of using this coupon to just buy a console and resell on ebay. I don't want to lose too much money in the process though.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

ShinMegami: Nocturne: 23.00

You do realize that you can get ALOT more for Nocturne on EBay, right?

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/items/__shin-megami-tensei-nocturne_W0QQLHQ5fPrefLocZ1QQLHQ5fCompleteZ1QQCond itionZLikeQ2520NewQQ_dmptZVideoQ5fGamesQ5fGamesQQ_ flnZ1QQ_scZ1QQ_sopZ16QQ_ssovZ1QQ

Anyone has a list of old Playstation/xbox games that are worth a decent amount ? I only knew about marvel vs capcom 2, but now I am seeing that Final Fantasy VII is also worth a good amount and I have that one and I am willing to get rid of it.

And another question, if you also trade movies are they taken into account for this offer (for anyone that has used one of these deals before).

Thanks.

I DO hope you're not going to trade it into them for $25, when you could make as much as THREE TIMES that by selling it on Ebay. Same thing with MVC2. I swear, I think some should have their CAG cards revoked for selling 'rare' or sought after games for peanuts out of convenience. Then again, I did that with a bunch of games in early 2008, but I didn't have many 'rare' games in that lot.

I've got a question on the metal gear solid 4 PS3 bundles on amazon: they have it in stock for $499...

why are they going to so much on ebay?

It's because they're backwards compatabile with PS2 games, which is why the 60 gb PS3's go for a good dollar as well.

[confoosious]

It's because they're backwards compatabile with PS2 games, which is why the 60 gb PS3's go for a good dollar as well.

But if it's on amazon, it's not like it's rare?

[derspiess]

Does anyone know if amazon accepts sealed games? I have a ton of sealed games that I no longer want because of backlog/bought their respective versions on the PC (like last remnant and dead space)

They do. Most games I've sent in were sealed.

[DUSTI N]

Has any one sent in ds games without a manual or box and gotten credit.
i know what amazon says, im asking if any has tried.

[Caoz]

I DO hope you're not going to trade it into them for $25, when you could make as much as THREE TIMES that by selling it on Ebay. Same thing with MVC2. I swear, I think some should have their CAG cards revoked for selling 'rare' or sought after games for peanuts out of convenience. Then again, I did that with a bunch of games in early 2008, but I didn't have many 'rare' games in that lot.



It's because they're backwards compatabile with PS2 games, which is why the 60 gb PS3's go for a good dollar as well.

Thats why I would like a list of games, so I don't give away the valuable games. I actually sold a copy of MvC2 for like 5 times what I paid for it earlier this year. Wouldn't mind a few more deals like that. :D

So since youre in the know... Is the greatest hits version of FFVII worth as much as the original one ? Cause that's the one I have.

Thanks..

[s2k]

FF7 with the release of the 9.99 digital version dropped in price on ebay.

[whymustiregister]

PSP Go page is up on Amazon. No preorder button yet. ;) But at $250 I'm not sure I'm going to bite now. :roll:

http://www.amazon.com/PSP-Go-Sony/dp/B002BSC55M/ref=br_lf_m_1000384061_1_24_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=479674371&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000384061&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=09PWED5R2J85MNB7ABZB

[blk00civicsi]

I'm tossing the idea around about doing this. Thing is I don't want the $75 towards a console as I have all of the ones I want. I would prefer an additional Amazon GC.

Of the people contributing to this thread, Would there be interest in my $75 Console Credit for an Amazon GC in return? What would be a "fair" asking price if we were to trade?

[sardines]

I'm tossing the idea around about doing this. Thing is I don't want the $75 towards a console as I have all of the ones I want. I would prefer an additional Amazon GC.

Of the people contributing to this thread, Would there be interest in my $75 Console Credit for an Amazon GC in return? What would be a "fair" asking price if we were to trade?
I'd be interested in trading console credit for a GC as well.

[Furashu]

I'm tossing the idea around about doing this. Thing is I don't want the $75 towards a console as I have all of the ones I want. I would prefer an additional Amazon GC.

Of the people contributing to this thread, Would there be interest in my $75 Console Credit for an Amazon GC in return? What would be a "fair" asking price if we were to trade?
im willing to bet u cant combine 2 of these $75 vouchers at the same time
since its one per household?

[disillusion386]

So I just realized this, but the Best Buy Madworld and HoTD: O deals of the day that were going on today could have been good flips. Madworld could be traded for 17.25 and HotD goes for 19.25. Both of these were $19.99 today at Best Buy.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Thats why I would like a list of games, so I don't give away the valuable games. I actually sold a copy of MvC2 for like 5 times what I paid for it earlier this year. Wouldn't mind a few more deals like that. :D

So since youre in the know... Is the greatest hits version of FFVII worth as much as the original one ? Cause that's the one I have.

Thanks..

The last time I checked, both versions were worth MORE than $25. With a BIN(buy it now) on Ebay a green label copy just went for $96 recently.

There's actually a 'rare game' thread on CAG called 'Is This Game Rare', though I'm not 100% sure the first post is updated with a master list.

Your best bet before selling ANY game is to just check Ebay auctions, preferably completed ones, as that should tell you their value to some certainty.

FF7 with the release of the 9.99 digital version dropped in price on ebay.

The thing is, there will ALWAYS be a market for physical copies of sought after games, since many are like me and prefer to have the real game versus some version that's only downloaded to their computer/console.

[fizzywix]

Is Amazon actually selling any used games yet?

[bigdaddybruce44]

You do realize that you can get ALOT more for Nocturne on EBay, right?

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/items/__shin-megami-tensei-nocturne_W0QQLHQ5fPrefLocZ1QQLHQ5fCompleteZ1QQCond itionZLikeQ2520NewQQ_dmptZVideoQ5fGamesQ5fGamesQQ_ flnZ1QQ_scZ1QQ_sopZ16QQ_ssovZ1QQ

Not necessarily. Nocturne had a reprint, so those copies going for like $100 have the soundtrack. The game-only copies go for much less. You can get them for as low as $45. So, considering this promotion and eBay fees, you'd probably make out better trading it in, assuming it's just the game.

But if it's on amazon, it's not like it's rare?

Just because something isn't rare doesn't mean it's easy to find. The MGS4 PS3 bundles are not available anywhere else, really. And new systems will be sought after in the future, because of the BC.

Is Amazon actually selling any used games yet?

A 3rd party is handling this trade-in program, so who knows if they will also sell the games through Amazon.

The fact that a 3rd party is handling this is what keeps me from partaking. A number of CAGs have gotten screwed by them claiming their games came damaged. Amazon really can't do anything about it, either. If you call them, they just read a few company lines off to you.

[blk00civicsi]

im willing to bet u cant combine 2 of these $75 vouchers at the same time
since its one per household?

I'm not sure if you could combine them. The offer is good for 1 per household, meaning you can't trade in $75 worth of stuff multiple times to get more than 1 coupon.

[romodome]

[QUOTE=IAmTheCheapestGamer;5922666]You do realize that you can get ALOT more for Nocturne on EBay, right?

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/items/__shin-megami-tensei-nocturne_W0QQLHQ5fPrefLocZ1QQLHQ5fCompleteZ1QQCond itionZLikeQ2520NewQQ_dmptZVideoQ5fGamesQ5fGamesQQ_ flnZ1QQ_scZ1QQ_sopZ16QQ_ssovZ1QQ

Yeah, I see the point, but even at $65.00, after fees and shipping and the headaches that I get from ebay, I'd rather just get $46.00 credit towards a 360 that I wanted to order anyway.

[afroabdul]

The games ARE the media. Postman probably rejected buzz for media mail because there are controllers with it.


Games and DVDs are not covered for media mail. An employee at the PO told me this two weeks ago. If you are ever going to use media mail for games or dvds, be sure to box and tape before you get to the PO.

[guessed]

Games and DVDs are not covered for media mail. An employee at the PO told me this two weeks ago. If you are ever going to use media mail for games or dvds, be sure to box and tape before you get to the PO.

He needs to get off his ass and update the usps web pages, then.

"Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes)."

[PVJAG]

Well, I bit and cleared out $77.50 worth of dead weight in my collection.

I really hope I'll be able to order a PSP Go before the coupon expires. If not I'm not sure what I'll do with it.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Games are definitely NOT covered by media mail. And remember that the USPS reserves the right to check your package when you send it media mail.

[phantomfriar2002]

Games and DVDs are not covered for media mail. An employee at the PO told me this two weeks ago. If you are ever going to use media mail for games or dvds, be sure to box and tape before you get to the PO.

That's completely not true. Whoever works at your post office needs to get a clue -- DVDs and CDs are absolutely covered. What else does MEDIA mail mean?

Games are a different matter, though I've never had a problem sending/receiving them via Media.

[no_exit]

Games and DVDs are not covered for media mail. An employee at the PO told me this two weeks ago. If you are ever going to use media mail for games or dvds, be sure to box and tape before you get to the PO.

Maybe that USPS employee needs to brush up on what media really is - directly from the USPS site (http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm):

"Media Mail http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif
Send your printed or recorded material using this service. http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif
Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). Media Mail can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. The maximum weight for Media Mail is 70 lbs."

I'm sure that could be updated to include blu-ray discs as well. So games and DVD's are fine to ship via Media Mail.

[NJMane]

PSP Go is now available for pre-order:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002BSC55M/ref=nosim/

I am still questioning if I should get a go or not. I figured it would be around $200 but $250 is a bit steep.

Games I am looking at trading in are:

Fallout 3 PS3 $22.50
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Wii $17.25
GRID Xbox 360 $18.75
Lego Batman PS3 $14
Call of Duty World at War PS3 $25.25
NHL 2k9 PS3 $5

Total: $102.75

[romodome]

Here is the link the excel worksheet for ps3, ps2 and xbox360 games. Some flips include singstar bundles at Toys R Us.

http://a2.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=214765&d=1243892280

[blk00civicsi]

Here is the link the excel worksheet for ps3, ps2 and xbox360 games. Some flips include singstar bundles at Toys R Us.

http://a2.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=214765&d=1243892280

Link doesn't work...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Games are definitely NOT covered by media mail. And remember that the USPS reserves the right to check your package when you send it media mail.

That's what I was told too, yet Amazon and many other sites send stuff that shouldn't be sent Media out that way. I wonder what percentage of their packages get nabbed and shipped back due to that.

I never take a chance and send stuff Media, though I've had a few people on CAG DEMAND that I send a game or two that way to save on shipping(it's really pennies most times versus first class, so why take the risk?).

Those deals fell through when I wouldn't budge on not sending Media and I'm willing to bet that if my package did get sent Media and it got inspected, rejected and shipped back, they'd bitch and tell me they're 'not paying for postage again' when it was their insistence on Media that prompted it in the first place.

[TomoyoN]

Does anyone know if I can trade-in Halo 3 from the Legendary Edition? The game DVD case is black and doesn't have a barcode on the back so its a little different than the regular edition...

[derspiess]

Maybe that USPS employee needs to brush up on what media really is - directly from the USPS site (http://www.usps.com/send/waystosendmail/senditwithintheus/mediamail.htm):

"Media Mail http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif
Send your printed or recorded material using this service. http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif http://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif
Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). Media Mail can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. The maximum weight for Media Mail is 70 lbs."

I'm sure that could be updated to include blu-ray discs as well. So games and DVD's are fine to ship via Media Mail.

I believe the intent is to allow data DVDs & CDs (i.e., "recorded" media) to be shipped via media mail, not commercial (printed/pressed) movie DVDs, game DVDs. It would be nice for the USPS to clarify, of course.

[blk00civicsi]

Alright... I bit the bullet. Anyone out there wanna trade $60 in Amazon GC for the $75 Console Credit?

[lilboo]

So any good flips...?

[slidecage]

Alright... I bit the bullet. Anyone out there wanna trade $60 in Amazon GC for the $75 Console Credit?

im sure that 75 buck credit is LINKED to your account (can not trade it)

thought someone said Wheelman at target was going to 15 this week.... 30 at all the targets i looked at

[slidecage]

Hm...at gamestop
Force Unleashed PSP 17.99 (before edge and eternal 10% coupon) trades for 14
Force Unleashed Wii 17.99 (before edge and eternal 10% coupon) trades for 13
(to amazon)
Not a bad.


14.40 (after 20% edge 10% off coupon) for 14 credit so would need 6 copies

6 copies x 14.40 = 86.40 ==== 159 credit


so around 100 bucks you could have a new DSI still too high for me

[zizo79]

I just shipped my games ....:-? I hope they get there in one piece .....I hate using media mail !!!

[phantomfriar2002]

I don't understand why games don't count as Media Mail either. But another sign that they don't is when selling on Amazon or Ebay, both sites allot you $2.99 per item to ship DVDs or CDs via Media Mail, but with games they give you $3.99 on both sites, because games don't qualify as Media.

[crawlingpeter]

Link doesn't work...


give this a try instead

http://74.125.45.132/search?q=cache:ZE9AT1An524J:a2.slickdeals.net/attachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D214765%26d%3D12438 92280+slickdeals+214765&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a

[blk00civicsi]

im sure that 75 buck credit is LINKED to your account (can not trade it)

thought someone said Wheelman at target was going to 15 this week.... 30 at all the targets i looked at

If it's the same as the $10/$20 promo it's a redemption code and not linked to the account. We shall see once I get it.

[phantomfriar2002]

Just got the email that my trade-in was received and everything accepted -- I threw in COD:WoW as I've pretty much had my fill of it and it was one of the better trade-in values at $25. It was scratched up pretty good (lots of surface marks) but they took it anyway, which I was happy about.

One of my $75 credits is already available in my account. I take it the other coupon really IS going to be applied within 30 days after the promo ends...this was from the email they sent off, there was no mention of the other offer:

"Using Amazon.com Gift Cards*
Your Amazon.com Gift Card can be applied towards the purchase of millions of
eligible items at Amazon.com. You do not need to redeem a gift card claim code. This
gift card has already been applied to your Amazon.com account for the total trade-in
value shown."

[blk00civicsi]

im sure that 75 buck credit is LINKED to your account (can not trade it)

thought someone said Wheelman at target was going to 15 this week.... 30 at all the targets i looked at

From the Terms & Conditions

Details:-To qualify for the $75 or $50 off coupon code, you must create a trade-in order during the promotion period (May 31, 2009 - June 13, 2009). Items must be postmarked no later than June 20, 2009 to qualify.
-In the case of multiple trade-in orders, the coupon code will be give for the first qualifying order that is received.
-Coupon code applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com in the Amazon.com Video Games store.
-Trade-in submissions not accepted and returned to you do not qualify for the promotion. Your trade-in submission could be returned to you if the items are damaged or non-working, incorrect items are included in your package, or accessories such as artwork or manuals are missing. Any submission postmarked later than 7 days after a mailing label is printed will be returned to you automatically. You should receive returned games within 14 days of receipt via the U.S. Postal Service.
-Qualifying customers will be emailed their coupon code within 10 business days after their qualifying trade-in has been accepted.
-Coupon code applies only to items shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Does not apply to items sold by other merchants on the Amazon.com Web site. Does not apply to any products purchased in Amazon.com's other sites, including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, or Amazon.co.jp, or in Marketplace.
-Coupon code applies to the lowest priced qualifying item.
-Coupon code valid on purchases ordered before 08/31/09.
-Applies only to complete orders shipping to a single address that meet all other promotional requirements.
-No substitutions or rain checks.
-Offer must be redeemed through the Shopping Cart. Does not apply to orders placed with 1-Click.
-Tax, shipping, and handling charges may apply to all products.
-Offer may not be combined with other offers, including promotional certificates.
-Void where prohibited.
-Limit one discount per household.

My Guess it's a coupon code. Meaning we could essentially swap a coupon for a GC for those that have no interest in buying a system (a.k.a. Me)

[zizo79]

Just got the email that my trade-in was received and everything accepted -- I threw in COD:WoW as I've pretty much had my fill of it and it was one of the better trade-in values at $25. It was scratched up pretty good (lots of surface marks) but they took it anyway, which I was happy about.

One of my $75 credits is already available in my account. I take it the other coupon really IS going to be applied within 30 days after the promo ends...this was from the email they sent off, there was no mention of the other offer:

"Using Amazon.com Gift Cards*
Your Amazon.com Gift Card can be applied towards the purchase of millions of
eligible items at Amazon.com. You do not need to redeem a gift card claim code. This
gift card has already been applied to your Amazon.com account for the total trade-in
value shown."
when sis you mail it ?

[phantomfriar2002]

when sis you mail it ?

Incredibly, yesterday. I'm in RI and it was being sent to Boston, so it's not a long trip, but even then, it was REAL fast.

I've noticed that the cheap Parcel Post/Media Mail shipments are going pretty quick in general these days. My postal guy said the amount of mail being sent out is decreasing anyway because of the economy, so because of that, the "slow" methods like Media aren't taking nearly as long as they used to. I bought 35 lbs. of old magazines on Ebay from Illinois last week -- both boxes containing them went Media and both got here in 7 days.

[zizo79]

k cool

[bobthecat23]

tempting... could i use this for a psp go?

[WilliamG]

tempting... could i use this for a psp go?

I want to know this, too...

[slidecage]

has anyone seen wheelman down to 14.99 at target still 29.99 here : (

[bigdaddybruce44]

I never take a chance and send stuff Media, though I've had a few people on CAG DEMAND that I send a game or two that way to save on shipping(it's really pennies most times versus first class, so why take the risk?).

Indeed. It amazes me how many people want to use media mail when it barely saves you anything when you're just shipping a game or two. It's only really good if you sending in bulk. And in that case, you're probably better off just getting one of those Priority Mail flatrate boxes. Anyway you look at it, it just isn't worth having the USPS open your package and get it kicked back.

[cheeky]

Hey sorry if this has been asked already but does anyone know if you can trade in several copies of the same game? I've heard this is frowned upon at BB and GS.

[confoosious]

Hey sorry if this has been asked already but does anyone know if you can trade in several copies of the same game? I've heard this is frowned upon at BB and GS.

They have a QTY field next to every game you select so yes.

If you trade like 10 of one game i'm sure they might call shenanigans but 2 or 3 i think would be fine.

[cheeky]

Was thinking 6 as I just purchased exactly that many of Singstar Vol 2. Thanks very much for the reply.

[testaroo]

has anyone seen wheelman down to 14.99 at target still 29.99 here : (

29.99 on 4 targets I visited.
And only 1 or 2 copies available.

[lwelyk]

29.99 on 4 targets I visited.
And only 1 or 2 copies available.
Ha! It was $59.99 at mine.

[guessed]

I seriously considered trying this deal with 5 copies of Force Unleashed (PS3) from GameCrazy (trading at $16 each. No chance of getting Wheelman around here, as it is still $29.99, and most Targets are just about out already), towards a PSP Go, but I just can't get myself interested in the Go until I know more about how they will sell the games. If they can only be purchased directly from Sony, and there isn't any sort of all you can eat monthly plan (or possibly even if there is, depending on price), it seems very anti-CAG. Also, even though I barely play my PSP (original) as it is, I have a fairly substantial library of games that would be unplayable on the Go. It bothers me that they are going forward with both SKUs. It also bothered me when Nintendo took out the GBA slot in the DSi and went forward with both DS Lite and DSi skus, but what Sony is doing would be akin to Nintendo taking out the DS slot in the DSi.

[Mizzike]

I've been searching thread, and still have yet to see an answer to the question:

Do movies (DVD's) qualify for this offer? Or does it just have to be "games".

I'd love to rid my DVD library for this offer!!

[slidecage]

I seriously considered trying this deal with 5 copies of Force Unleashed (PS3) from GameCrazy (trading at $16 each. No chance of getting Wheelman around here, as it is still $29.99, and most Targets are just about out already), towards a PSP Go, but I just can't get myself interested in the Go until I know more about how they will sell the games. If they can only be purchased directly from Sony, and there isn't any sort of all you can eat monthly plan (or possibly even if there is, depending on price), it seems very anti-CAG. Also, even though I barely play my PSP (original) as it is, I have a fairly substantial library of games that would be unplayable on the Go. It bothers me that they are going forward with both SKUs. It also bothered me when Nintendo took out the GBA slot in the DSi and went forward with both DS Lite and DSi skus, but what Sony is doing would be akin to Nintendo taking out the DS slot in the DSi.


LOL sony doing an all you can play monthly plan...... its going to probally be 20 bucks per download... sony would never do a 34.95 a month unlimited plan for games if your thinking like that ... that is why the system will flop

[MuzykMann]

Thanks for pointing this out OP. I just put together a list of games I'm only maginally interested in but impulsively bought (because they were cheap. *facepalm*) that add up to $75 trade in value. That's $150 credit + $250 worth of points I have saved up on my Sony card = Free PS3 for me!!!:bouncy:

[Blade70]

tempting... could i use this for a psp go?
Can some one confirm this?

[MySaturdaySelf]

Do they accept games with price stickers on it, i.e. those used games bought from gamestop?

[jacknicklson]

The coupon is good until August 31st and the Go releases on October 1st. Doubtful that this would be good towards a pre-order

[K_G]

The coupon is good until August 31st and the Go releases on October 1st. Doubtful that this would be good towards a pre-order

Well, it does say the order needs to take place by 8/31, not that it has to ship by then, so it may be possible that it could be used....however, it likely more a question if amazon will be accepting pre-orders for the PSP GO by the end of Aug or not. Given the PSP GO launches in October, it is possible but Amazon is usually fairly cautious taking orders with new hardware (they rather say they don't have it/limit orders if they can't be certain they can supply it in a timely fashion) at launch

[Blade70]

Well, it does say the order needs to take place by 8/31, not that it has to ship by then, so it may be possible that it could be used....however, it likely more a question if amazon will be accepting pre-orders for the PSP GO by the end of Aug or not. Given the PSP GO launches in October, it is possible but Amazon is usually fairly cautious taking orders with new hardware (they rather say they don't have it/limit orders if they can't be certain they can supply it in a timely fashion) at launch
You can already pre-order the PSPGo!

[ebay33]

Can some one confirm this?

You cannot use this offer for the PSP Go. Here is the link to the offer details:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84504951_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000384631&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=0N44BCRP7PJQ5A2MD181&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=479308431&pf_rd_i=979418011

At the bottom of the page it states: "See All Participating Consoles" The PSP Go is NOT listed as a participating console and the PSP Go is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com. If they wanted to include it on this offer, it would be listed as a participating console.

[guessed]

You cannot use this offer for the PSP Go. Here is the link to the offer details:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_84504951_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000384631&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=0N44BCRP7PJQ5A2MD181&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=479308431&pf_rd_i=979418011

At the bottom of the page it states: "See All Participating Consoles" The PSP Go is NOT listed as a participating console and the PSP Go is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com. If they wanted to include it on this offer, it would be listed as a participating console.

Certainly the PSP Go is not currently in the list of participating consoles, but there is a chance they may add it. The PSP Go preorder was not up when this offer began, so it is possible they just haven't gotten around to adding it yet. I wouldn't count on them adding it though, it could go either way.

[mattrobertsjr]

can you use this on the the 360 pro elite or something

[Blade70]

I emailed them about this situation. We'll see.

[blk00civicsi]

Do they accept games with price stickers on it, i.e. those used games bought from gamestop?

Take yourself to the store and buy some Goo Gone or Goof Off.

[cochesecochese]

This is extremely tempting. A little bit of leg work could net me a DSi for about a hundred bucks.

[FactionG]

Im planning to do this to get the current psp 2000 or 3000. Any recommendations as to which one I should get?

[heatdolphins45]

Here is a positive flip just in time for the deal:

PSP Star Wars Force Unleashed $12.59 -> $14.00(20% off EB/GS Coupon w/ EDGE)

[JUDOHAWK]

How do you ship these in? I don't have a printer to print a prepaid label if they have them so can we just pay for postage?

[jgamezcua]

Mailed mine out two days ago, just got the trade in confirmation but no code yet.

Guess I'll have to wait until after 6/13 (end of promo) to receive.....??

[SEH]

I'm very tempted to do this, however, I don't really need a new console. I own a 360, and have owned a PS3 and a Wii. I'm not sure what console I'd buy if I got the extra $75 in credit. I really wish they'd just give out an extra $75 gift card.

[RobnessMonster]

I'm thinking of doing this deal as well, but was wondering what PSP I should get? 2000 or 3000? I've read different things, but if there is not too much of a difference between the two, I'd rather save some money and buy the cheaper one.

By the way, between now and when this promo ends, any chance that the PSPs will be dropping in price now that the GO has been announced? I mean, it feels like a dying portable anyway so I'm just hoping for some sort of price break.

[Reimu]

I'll probably do this to get a DSi, unless they accept pre-orders for the PSPGo!. Are the shoulder buttons any better on the DSi compared to the DS Lite?

[shrike4242]

How do you ship these in? I don't have a printer to print a prepaid label if they have them so can we just pay for postage?You're boned if you can't print them out.

Assuming it works like the DVD trade-ins, there's a pre-printed shipping label to send it to the vendor they're working with, which isn't Amazon, as well as a piece of paperwork to stick in the box, with a barcode on it, so Amazon knows you've sent in what you're supposed to send in.

[will0957]

i shipped a bunch of SNES and N64 games today, cartridge only. i'll post back when i find out whether or not they were accepted

[BrolyB593]

I am shipping out over $75 worth of 360 and PS2 games, and then over $75 in cartridge only N64, GBC and SNES games in one shipment tomorrow so even if they don't take the catridges, I still get the $75 coupon and credit for a new DS.

As others have said, I will tell you if they accept the ones that are game only.

[TLPRIME]

How do you ship these in? I don't have a printer to print a prepaid label if they have them so can we just pay for postage?

You can use a friends computer/printer, or go to a public library and print stuff out. Just make sure you sign out of Amazon and don't store any passwords or anything on the machine.

[fatboyjam]

How do you ship these in? I don't have a printer to print a prepaid label if they have them so can we just pay for postage?

Why not print it out at a Kinko's. Pay for the $0.10 to print it out, save yourself $5+ in shipping yourself.

[crazydom2]

So for N64 games you can just ship cartridges?

[BrolyB593]

So for N64 games you can just ship cartridges?


That is what many of us are trying to find out.

[halvorsb]

Came up with about $90 worth of old stuff and new crap, not bad...$90 + $75 bonus and that'll just about net me a DSi. They give $3 to $5 for some old PS1 and Dreamcast games that have been collecting dust here.

I just hope that they credit before the end of June so I can get it by my July 2nd vacation...

[TomoyoN]

i shipped a bunch of SNES and N64 games today, cartridge only. i'll post back when i find out whether or not they were accepted

I am shipping out over $75 worth of 360 and PS2 games, and then over $75 in cartridge only N64, GBC and SNES games in one shipment tomorrow so even if they don't take the catridges, I still get the $75 coupon and credit for a new DS.

As others have said, I will tell you if they accept the ones that are game only.

I wonder what the turnaround time is... Seems like from previous posts its about 2-3 days...

[kart007k]

how long is this running

[Reimu]

how long is this running

-To qualify for the $75 or $50 off coupon code, you must create a trade-in order during the promotion period (May 31, 2009 - June 13, 2009). Items must be postmarked no later than June 20, 2009 to qualify.

[Taboner]

Nice. Didn't know they take in old games.

[Silver47]

I mailed mine out on Monday, still not received yet. The post office wouldn't let me put insurance or tracking on it, so I'm a little nervous at this point...

[Hollywood]

The best ways to convert GS credit > Amazon credit aren't even 1:1. These values are absolutely horrendous without this coupon. If i can find all the games I need in decent condition, which shouldn't be an issue, I am looking at $144 > $128 from GS to Amazon, which brings me right up to what I would need for a 360 Arcade. Trading back the memory card and wireless controller should net $35.50 back at GS, since I already have those. Net total $109 GS credit for a brand new 360 console isn't too bad.

I am almost wondering if it is worth the leg work to get it for $144 versus $199. I don't pay tax and shipping either way, and with buying it at GS, I have instant service and don't have to worry about the games being rejected. Plus I save the gas money and few hours that this is going to take.

Anyway I wasn't going to post these until tomorrow, but since I'm debating the whole idea, here you go:

360 Tiger Woods 09 26.99 - 20.50
Wii Tiger Woods 09 27.99 - 20.00
PS3 Tiger Woods 09 26.99 - 21.00
360 Tales of Vesperia 26.99 - 20.50
Wii Star Wars: TFU 17.99 - 13.00
PSP Star Wars: TFU 17.99 - 14.00
360 MLB 2k9 34.99 - 23.00
Wii Umbrella Chronicles 26.99 - 17.25

Don't forget to apply edge and 10% coupon.


Wow the Tiger Woods one looks like the best deal, but with the new one coming out next week Gamespot may drop the price, but you gotta think the trade in values on there will drop too. Are the prices locked in at the time you send them? So if I go buy TW 2009 for 360 at Gamestop, send it in, and they say 'oh our values dropped its only worth $5.00 now, sorry" they can do that?

[whymustiregister]

Wow the Tiger Woods one looks like the best deal, but with the new one coming out next week Gamespot may drop the price, but you gotta think the trade in values on there will drop too. Are the prices locked in at the time you send them? So if I go buy TW 2009 for 360 at Gamestop, send it in, and they say 'oh our values dropped its only worth $5.00 now, sorry" they can do that?


Prices are locked, just ship out (postmark) within a week.

[BrolyB593]

I printed out my label and will be shipping out my $172 trade ins tomorrow

I was looking into the $75 off the console deal and was under the assumption for some reason that the I would not receive the code until after the promotion (I read it on here earlier) but here are the details

Details:-To qualify for the $75 or $50 off coupon code, you must create a trade-in order during the promotion period (May 31, 2009 - June 13, 2009). Items must be postmarked no later than June 20, 2009 to qualify.
-In the case of multiple trade-in orders, the coupon code will be give for the first qualifying order that is received.
-Coupon code applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com in the Amazon.com Video Games store.
-Trade-in submissions not accepted and returned to you do not qualify for the promotion. Your trade-in submission could be returned to you if the items are damaged or non-working, incorrect items are included in your package, or accessories such as artwork or manuals are missing. Any submission postmarked later than 7 days after a mailing label is printed will be returned to you automatically. You should receive returned games within 14 days of receipt via the U.S. Postal Service.
-Qualifying customers will be emailed their coupon code within 10 business days after their qualifying trade-in has been accepted.
-Coupon code applies only to items shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Does not apply to items sold by other merchants on the Amazon.com Web site. Does not apply to any products purchased in Amazon.com's other sites, including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, or Amazon.co.jp, or in Marketplace.
-Coupon code applies to the lowest priced qualifying item.
-Coupon code valid on purchases ordered before 08/31/09.
-Applies only to complete orders shipping to a single address that meet all other promotional requirements.
-No substitutions or rain checks.
-Offer must be redeemed through the Shopping Cart. Does not apply to orders placed with 1-Click.
-Tax, shipping, and handling charges may apply to all products.
-Offer may not be combined with other offers, including promotional certificates.
-Void where prohibited.
-Limit one discount per household.


*EDIT*

I have a question when packing my shipment.

I have included in my shipment out...
3 - N64 (Cartridge only)
3 - SNES (Cartridge only)
4 - GBC (Cartridge only)
2 - PS3
8 - PS2/GC/360

What would be the best way to ship this? Do I shove them all in a box and bring it to the post office? Can I bring all of the games and have them pack it for me? What do you guys think is best to do?

[WilliamG]

Definitely interested to hear whether cartridge only is acceptable for N64 games...

[philmcfly]

What would be the best way to ship this? Do I shove them all in a box and bring it to the post office? Can I bring all of the games and have them pack it for me? What do you guys think is best to do?

-Put them all in a box.
-Pad the shit out of them with bubble wrap.
-Make sure they don't move.
-Toss the packing slip in.
-Affix the postage piece to it.
-Seal it up yourself good and tight
-Hand it over the counter to them directly.

The United States post office isn't like the UPS store. They don't do a damn thing for you besides take your package. There are boxes and tape there that you can purchase, but it's cheaper to make your way to Staples, Office Depot, Walmart, etc. and buy your own bubble wrap, boxes, and shipping tape... or just take them from work like I did lol.

You don't have to wait in line remember. Just let them know it's prepaid and they'll just take it. I did 4 trade-ins already. NJ to MA. I'll let you guys know when I'm notified about my trade in.

[D4MTS_Gamers]

I mailed mine out on Monday, still not received yet. The post office wouldn't let me put insurance or tracking on it, so I'm a little nervous at this point...

The post office wouldn't let me put insurance on it either, but let me put a delivery confirmation on it.

[dc_fortythree]

target in reston va discounted Smackdown v Raw 2009 (360) today to $13 after tax. current amazon trade in is $19.50.

i just snagged 12 (out of 40) copies for $156. trade in value $234. plus $75 deal equals $309 (i.e. 360 pro :-)

[Satoshi-kun]

target in reston va discounted Smackdown v Raw 2009 (360) today to $13 after tax. current amazon trade in is $19.50.

i just snagged 12 (out of 40) copies for $156. trade in value $234. plus $75 deal equals $309 (i.e. 360 pro :-)


You best hope snail mail or the third-party merchant doesn't screw you over son!

[s2k]

Did you open them or send them sealed?

[dc_fortythree]

You best hope snail mail or the third-party merchant doesn't screw you over son!


tell me about it. but the way i figure it amazon accepted the trade in request and im sending the games in the required condition. sounds like a binding agreement to me.


s2k: im gonna send them in opened.

[fshaia]

They aren't taking EA Sports Active, WTH ? that's a pretty popular game and I wanted to dump it !

[philmcfly]

The post office wouldn't let me put insurance on it either, but let me put a delivery confirmation on it.

I really wish I did that. I did ~$75 x3 times, and 1 movie trade in order.

:(

[goengland]

Just notice they also take "Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned" for $7.5, since it is only a d/l code inside the box. So i just send them back the card with the "used" code inside the box and i get $7.5 back?

[jacknicklson]

Just notice they also take "Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned" for $7.5, since it is only a d/l code inside the box. So i just send them back the card with the "used" code inside the box and i get $7.5 back?

Think about that for a second, does it make any sense?

[goengland]

Think about that for a second, does it make any sense?

Yeah it doesn't make sense that they make this as a trade in deal at the beginning. But since it is there i just wonder how it will work..

[Ryukahn]

I mailed mine out on Monday, still not received yet. The post office wouldn't let me put insurance or tracking on it, so I'm a little nervous at this point...

I wouldn't worry too much yet. Mine took a full week to arrive, but everything got there just fine. Received my code a few days later.

[Silver47]

I wouldn't worry too much yet. Mine took a full week to arrive, but everything got there just fine. Received my code a few days later.


I hope you're right!

[fshaia]

It won't let me print out a shipping label, anyone have this problem ?

[RobnessMonster]

I should've known that Amazon would be raising the prices on some systems right after this deal became more popular. Makes our trades worth less when they raise system prices by the time we get our coupons :bomb:

[Furashu]

I should've known that Amazon would be raising the prices on some systems right after this deal became more popular. Makes our trades worth less when they raise system prices by the time we get our coupons :bomb:
arent all their prices MSRP?

[gi60]

It won't let me print out a shipping label, anyone have this problem ?

You can always go back to your trade-in account and try to reprint.

I should've known that Amazon would be raising the prices on some systems right after this deal became more popular. Makes our trades worth less when they raise system prices by the time we get our coupons :bomb:

Any example? All systems are generally MSRP unless you're looking at 3rd party.

[bearcatjosh]

So, for those of you who have already gotten a "Received" notification, how many days did it take to get the code for the system discount?