Originally Posted by drawingboard Thanks for keeping this thread up. Anyone know when the next Buy 2 get 1 sale will be?

If I remember correctly, gamestop had a power saver sale last year which included a b2g1 in April. I'm sure hoping there's one soon so I can use up this credit.

Originally Posted by rey6eric If I remember correctly, gamestop had a power saver sale last year which included a b2g1 in April. I'm sure hoping there's one soon so I can use up this credit.

Yea they always have one during the anual power saver sale (aka the gamestop spring cleaning sale lol). Cant wait for it to start

Originally Posted by Vigilante ...If I went back (or to another GS) and showed that I lost out on that amount and that I didn't get the promotion I wanted, do you think I could get that $5 somehow? I mean, $5 is $5...

Originally Posted by oldboy26 doubtful, and knowing their excuses it would probably start with "the computer picks the best deal automatically..."

Originally Posted by sasukekun I work at a GameStop and I dont think they'd be able to fix it unless you went in the same day. If you went to a different GS to fix it, they wouldn't be able to help you, you would have to go back to the original one...

This has happened to me twice a few years back. The first time I didn't notice until 1 or 2 days later and was just out of luck. The second time I noticed right away before I even got home. I went back to the store and was able to deal with the exact same employees. They corrected the error while commenting that the computer usually picks the best deal automatically. Since then I have ALWAYS heavily monitored the trade in process. Every once in a while I or the GS associate will catch the computer not acting in my best interest and it will be adjusted to do so. Of course, in situations like these it always helps to be calm and polite but firm in your stance. I hope your situation resolved itself nicely.

Sorry for the newb question since I dont pre- order from Gamestop much.

So I have two 2 pre-orders at two different Gamestop stores.

What happens if I dont pick up Games when its released? Does it cancel or is the $5 just out in space?

How difficult is it to cancel at the store? Do I need to go to that store to cancel?

^Your credit will remain at the store until you switch it over to a new pre-order or just ask for it back. It's easy to cancel, but the employees won't be happy because I believe it counts as a -1 pre-order for them. They will try to have you roll it over to a different pre-order.

Yes, you need to go to the store you have the pre-order at to get it back, cancel, buy something else, etc.

hey everyone, just heard from the manager of my local GS that a 50% trade-in bonus starts this Friday. No preorder or purchase necessary. But as always YMMV.

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Originally Posted by DCpinoy hey everyone, just heard from the manager of my local GS that a 50% trade-in bonus starts this Friday. No preorder or purchase necessary. But as always YMMV.

I sure hope so, although I'm expecting a ton of TIVs to tank. If Arkham City's TIV survives this, then I don't know what I'll do with myself.

Originally Posted by Tsel I sure hope so, although I'm expecting a ton of TIVs to tank. If Arkham City's TIV survives this, then I don't know what I'll do with myself.

This would be tragic; I traded over $500 in stuff the last couple weeks.

Originally Posted by emeraldgsl ^Your credit will remain at the store until you switch it over to a new pre-order or just ask for it back. It's easy to cancel, but the employees won't be happy because I believe it counts as a -1 pre-order for them. They will try to have you roll it over to a different pre-order. Yes, you need to go to the store you have the pre-order at to get it back, cancel, buy something else, etc.

Thanks. How long can I wait? I want to cancel one and the other use it on Resident Evil 6 when they accept it.

Hmm, just picked up Wii sports ($8 tiv), Wii sports resort ($16 tiv) and lego star wars 3 ($5 tiv) at the flea all for $1, yes, $1,lol. Ill lose about $4-$5 tradin them in 2day, but dont want to take a chance of them dropping or if the 50% tiv report is wrong. Should get around $40 with the 3/10 deal.

Do PS2 games qualify for the extra 50%?

Traded in about 150 worth of games today. Although GS employees are usually cool around here, today this one girl was just in a bad mood. When I asked her to do different transactions (since I knew I had 3 games that paired better with the 3/$10 rather than 30%) she got an attitude. Insisted that the computer always does the 3/10 since its a better deal.

Funny thing is the two different receipts show different promo codes, which shows that the first transaction for 111 got the 30% since I used it for Kid Icarus. Didn't feel like pointing out to her since I think she is a assistant manager. Last thing I need is a ban.

TIV from today 3/19/2012

Rage - 7.00 (PS3 & 360)
L.A. Noire - 10.00 (PS3 & 360)
Blue Dragon - 2.50 (360)


edit: sorry forgot to add another TIV.

New Super Mario Bros. 14.00 (NDS)

Originally Posted by Tsel I sure hope so, although I'm expecting a ton of TIVs to tank. If Arkham City's TIV survives this, then I don't know what I'll do with myself.

This. I'm acually expecting rage, me2 and batman to tank but we shall see

Originally Posted by strait edge follower This. I'm acually expecting rage, me2 and batman to tank but we shall see

even if the TIV holds for ME2 and Rage, it isn't that much of a price difference for 50% and trade 3 get $10 bonus.

Originally Posted by DCpinoy hey everyone, just heard from the manager of my local GS that a 50% trade-in bonus starts this Friday. No preorder or purchase necessary. But as always YMMV.

If so I think it might be time to finally get rid of some games that I've been iffy on trading in lately. I know I won't play them probably at all but its always. Well maybe I'll pick it up again

Just need to suck it up and not look at it as a hit to my collection. Trying to streamline it anyways

I can't help but think the 50% bonus might fall through. I'm not doubting DCpinoy's information - heck, I really appreciate him coming to let us know.

But in the last year, we've seen quite a few posts about an upcoming 50% bonus with no pre-order/minimum amount/certain games/etc; and everytime it ends up being a local deal with a certain franchised store, or only select stores near a Best Buy, or an opening store, etc.

I can't remember a no-restrictions 50% bonus happening on a national level in the last year, at least.

That said, I hope I'm wrong!!

Originally Posted by strait edge follower This. I'm acually expecting rage, me2 and batman to tank but we shall see

I'm expecting LA Noire to dip in value as well. With a PUR card, you'd get $16 for it assuming the value stays. I highly doubt that it will though.

Quote from today, 3/19/12
Wanted Weapons of Fate - $2.50

why would you still be holding onto an AC if you want to trade it?