I'd be extremely hesitant to buy a used guitar/music accessory since they have a tendency to break through usage. I wouldn't know how many hours of use were on something, risky. I'll check though, see what I come up with. It would have to be pretty cheap for me to buy used vs $50 new.

Just wondering if anyone has seen if NBA Jam (for the 360) will be sold in Canada? So far I can only find it listed on American sites so just checking to see about Canadian availability.

Every game sold in the US is also Canada. The Canadian sites usually list games later than most of the US ones. Amazon.com will list stuff that doesn't appear on .ca til months later.

Originally Posted by cm matty Also, check out your local blockbusters...I found a GH: Aerosmith guitar + game bundle for $30. It's not the GH5 guitar, but it's a cheap alternative.

sold. Since I decided to switch to PS3 for my music games I need a guitar and I don't have Aerosmith for the PS3 either. off to blockbuster I go.

I ended up getting the GH5 guitar from Best Buy at $50. Pleased with it, I think it has a better strum bar than the Rock Band 2 guitar and the fret buttons are different but I don't really prefer one style to the other.

Hello all,

Is there a minimum trade in value a game has to be at before it can be used for a power trade?

Thank you in advance!

Hi all,

I've been considering buying things from play-asia.com [figures, not games]
Have people had good experiences dealing with them?
Is shipping reasonable etc.

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by wplayer Hello all, Is there a minimum trade in value a game has to be at before it can be used for a power trade? Thank you in advance!

The site doesn't mention minimum trade value, so probably not.
http://www.gamestop.ca/tradeins

Valid on PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 trade games only. Total trade-in credit cannot exceed the retail price of the item being purchased. Games must include boxes and instructions. No duplicate titles accepted. Some titles may be excluded. While supplies last. Offer may be discontinued at any time. Valid in Canada only. Trade credit not offered at all EB Games/Gamestop locations. See in-store for complete details.

i havent heard 'bad' things from play asia, but that's second hand info

my friend uses http://www.hlj.com/ hobbylink for figures (he's in winnipeg)

Originally Posted by kn00tcn i havent heard 'bad' things from play asia, but that's second hand info my friend uses http://www.hlj.com/ hobbylink for figures (he's in winnipeg)

Thanks for the tip, I'll check them out

I used Play-Asia a lot when I was in the states. They are reliable and fast, and I never had a problem with their cheapest shipping option. No issues with any of my orders, which were mostly DS games and the occasional PS3 game.

I've also used HLJ for figures. They are also reliable, fast, and without issue.

You can't go wrong with either one.

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I just got into figure collecting, and I've ordered from HobbyLink Japan and AmiAmi, had great experiences with both. Can't say anything about play-asia though.

http://www.hlj.com/
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english

When I asked about this a few months ago, Hobby Search was mentioned as well.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/

Originally Posted by blandstalker I used Play-Asia a lot when I was in the states. They are reliable and fast, and I never had a problem with their cheapest shipping option. No issues with any of my orders, which were mostly DS games and the occasional PS3 game. I've also used HLJ for figures. They are also reliable, fast, and without issue. You can't go wrong with either one.

Originally Posted by TronB I just got into figure collecting, and I've ordered from HobbyLink Japan and AmiAmi, had great experiences with both. Can't say anything about play-asia though. http://www.hlj.com/ http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english When I asked about this a few months ago, Hobby Search was mentioned as well. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/

Thanks for the help you two much appreciated!

Originally Posted by TronB I just got into figure collecting, and I've ordered from HobbyLink Japan and AmiAmi, had great experiences with both. Can't say anything about play-asia though. http://www.hlj.com/ http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english When I asked about this a few months ago, Hobby Search was mentioned as well. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/

I can't recall if I was the one who recommended it or what, but yes Hobby Search is pretty good, just ordered Black Rock Shooter of'em.

And I can vouch for play-asia, haven't had any issues in all the years I've ordered from them. That and $5 off $50 coupons are nice.

I'm too lazy to search through the posts but I think you were the one who recommended HS.

I didn't order BRS, but did you hear about how GSC forgot a part on her outfit? The yellow star on the jacket, I believe? Apparently some sort of decal will be sent as a replacement...

Hrm, I should check up on that. I'd be pretty annoyed if that were the case. Thanks for the heads up.

I wonder if this will have any affect on shipments from Japan to Canada, or if it only affects things to the US:
http://www.japanprobe.com/2010/11/16...united-states/

Looks like Hobby Link Japan is unaffected, but I'm not sure about other sites:
http://www.hlj.com/announcement/ems-shipping.html

I'm now contemplating between buying from them, or from
http://www.amiami.jp/shop?set=english

The things I want are cheaper at AmiAmi, but I don't like that it doesn't tell you how much shipping will be before you place an order. It doesn't help that it doesn't tell you how much things weigh lol.

Anyone know if EB Games ever got the limited edition for Ys: The Oath of Felghana? I'm interested in picking this series up, but I can't even find this game, normal or collectors version, listed on their website.

Originally Posted by TronB I didn't order BRS, but did you hear about how GSC forgot a part on her outfit? The yellow star on the jacket, I believe? Apparently some sort of decal will be sent as a replacement...

Mine showed up a few weeks ago. Its missing the decal so I contacted Hobbysearch about it. They're sending me the replacement star "stickers" for the figure, 2 postcards and 2 letters (one in Japanese, the other in English).

Good to hear you'll be getting your star to stick onto BRS, plus extras! Although what are you going to do with a letter in Japanese haha.
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I solved my Ys question, I just went to an eb games myself and bought a sealed copy of the LE. I have no idea why that game isn't listed on their website.

Keep it as a memento ?

Edit: Well here is the email anyhow

Dear Customer,

Hello, this is HOBBY SEARCH and we are terribly sorry for the trouble.

Since we are going to send the following items about the issue of the white star.

1. Eight stickers of the white star.
2. Two postcards for conpensation.
3. A letter written in Japanese
4. A letter translated into English

Again, we are deeply sorry for the trouble and we hope everything will be fine.

Sincerely Yours,
Atsu HAYASHI

Edit Edit: Received decals and postcards today. They included a youtube video on how to apply the decal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh_ly5zvzow