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Originally Posted by io And my daughter was golden on this one as she told me the web site said $24.99 used: Power Rangers Super Legends $9.99 -> $12.60! without her help I would have passed thinking it would trade for $1 or something (though I had a suspicion it might be good as, like Iridium Runners, it was pretty new) .

Great, just when I thought I was done, now i HAVE to find at least one copy of Power Rangers Super Legends(thanks to the little Princess of IO)
Along with 4 other flippables.

I've been asked how I liked Manhunt 2 also, but that would be one of the games I never even tried. They must have thought i really liked it since I traded in a PSP and a PS2 version together.

Been way quiet this week but can already hear the whispers....what will the coupon be this week at Gamestop?

IO, always look foward to reading of your adventures in flipping. Then again, I picture you dressed as Obi Wan when going in and out of Blockbusters to make trades, so that makes it even funnier.

Originally Posted by stone1061 Great, just when I thought I was done, now i HAVE to find at least one copy of Power Rangers Super Legends(thanks to the little Princess of IO) Along with 4 other flippables. I've been asked how I liked Manhunt 2 also, but that would be one of the games I never even tried. They must have thought i really liked it since I traded in a PSP and a PS2 version together.

Yeah, I have done the same thing (both copies) but only once. Mostly it has just been the PS2 version. My standard answer now is that I didn't play it, my brother-in-law gave it to me to trade for him. Add that to the (at least semi-true) standard answer that no, I would not like to purchase anything today as I'm saving all that credit for a PS3 .

Don't get too excited over that Power Rangers game as I have never seen it anywhere but that one store. On the other hand, it looked brand new so chances are it was a converted rental like Iridium Runners. So perhaps this store got a jump on the conversions and lots more will have them (but FWIW, I didn't see any others at the 3 other stores - I should have checked to see if they had it for rent still at the other stores ).

Originally Posted by stone1061 IO, always look foward to reading of your adventures in flipping. Then again, I picture you dressed as Obi Wan when going in and out of Blockbusters to make trades, so that makes it even funnier.

If only I had Obi-Wan's mind trick powers: "You WILL accept 5 copies of this $15 promo coupon and happily process each pair in a separate transaction. You will NOT ask me if I want to preorder anything. Move along...".

Or in terms of Blockbuster (since that's where you picture me): "You WILL ring up the games in pairs as I have given them to you and hit total between each pair." (I had massive trouble with this for the first time tonight - multiple clerks had to redo everything after I explained to them that, no, I should not just be getting 2 $4.99 games for free when I also bought 2 $9.99 games...)

On a serious note, I realized today that I am getting sick of the Blockbuster store smell. You know the one? They mostly all smell that way, anyway. I used to like it but it actually struck me tonight that I'm getting sick of it. Gamestop's always smell like different things so I guess that hasn't gotten to me yet .

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In other notes, someone said Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles 2 was $9.99 or something? Well, I found a copy tagged $19.99 and had it price checked - it came up $16.99, so that one's out. It's too bad because it would trade for $12.60 most likely (it is also $24.99 used like the Power Rangers game). Of course, Power Rangers kicks ass because it is only $9.99 at BB...

Also, I just noticed I got $9.80 for Beautiful Katamari, which means it's base trade-in value went UP to $7! That was the only 360 game I bought today and I think I passed on another - though I still have one more left over here from earlier. I may just dump that with my last set now.

I popped in Sof payback tonight, wow... I have to say it was fantastic, played it with my gf's little brother. But fantastic in a way that makes a 6 year old laugh.

Originally Posted by rdogg1026 Anyone have confirmation that it ends 8/4? I work at Blockbuster and we got an email saying tomorrow was the last day. Also, try to make friends with employees. They can use their 20% off discount for you. There are alot of $16.99 games for the Wii, and 360 and when employees scan them it goes down to $13.79 which enables the B1G1 deal. I just bought a bunch of Wii, and 360 games using this. I wasn't sure if the discount would count for it but it worked.

Yes, I can confirm it ends 8/4. And nice heads up on the employee discount. Didn't even think about the fact that the games might ring up 2 for 1 that way. Guess I might grab a couple Wii games for myself then.

In other news, got word that Nintendo is very happy with BBV's new focus and implementation on games and will be sending BBV more product. Shipments for big products (currently Wii systems and Wii Fit, but more will come) will be nearly quadrupled in the coming weeks. Thus, stores will be getting 1 to 2 systems per week as opposed to the 1 to 2 systems every 2 months that we were getting.

Originally Posted by V4oLDbOY I popped in Sof payback tonight, wow... I have to say it was fantastic, played it with my gf's little brother. But fantastic in a way that makes a 6 year old laugh.

I made it to the part where a bunch of guys run out from between two buildings before my brain began to melt (on the first level). The "macho" factor in this game off the charts. This coming from a gamer who's already played CoD4, Gears of War, and Resident Evil 4.

They may as well have called the game, Soldier of Fortune: Vanilla First Person Shooter Adrenaline Packed Payback. At least then, the acronym would read SoF:VFPSAPP, and that in and of itself would become the most interesting aspect of the game.

Yeah, to summarize, I didn't like it much.

Originally Posted by io If only I had Obi-Wan's mind trick powers: "You WILL accept 5 copies of this $15 promo coupon and happily process each pair in a separate transaction. You will NOT ask me if I want to preorder anything. Move along...". Or in terms of Blockbuster (since that's where you picture me): "You WILL ring up the games in pairs as I have given them to you and hit total between each pair." (I had massive trouble with this for the first time tonight - multiple clerks had to redo everything after I explained to them that, no, I should not just be getting 2 $4.99 games for free when I also bought 2 $9.99 games...) On a serious note, I realized today that I am getting sick of the Blockbuster store smell. You know the one? They mostly all smell that way, anyway. I used to like it but it actually struck me tonight that I'm getting sick of it. Gamestop's always smell like different things so I guess that hasn't gotten to me yet .

Is it the same smell in every state? I think I might know exactly what you're talking about Io. Unfortunately, I think I do.

I had the same shit happen to me at the BB I stopped at today. It took almost 10 minutes to fix.

Fortunately, I picked up a boatload of games (2x Manhunt 2, 2x Iridium Runners, 2x Golden Compass, Harvest Moon Magical Melody (GC), and some other $9.99 game).

Looks like a couple of people are looking into Goozex flipping. To finish off my collection of gamecube games I've started to look into goozex for those rare games that can't be found at my local Gamestops. Had a pretty nice haul today if I do say so myself...




Also a new TIV:
Naruto II: Clash (GCN)
4+B = 5.6

Also had the problem today where I really really told the Cashier to total it up after each pair to save me time and her grief, cashier told me it'll work out correctly at the end... riiiight.

Originally Posted by io Or in terms of Blockbuster (since that's where you picture me): "You WILL ring up the games in pairs as I have given them to you and hit total between each pair." (I had massive trouble with this for the first time tonight - multiple clerks had to redo everything after I explained to them that, no, I should not just be getting 2 $4.99 games for free when I also bought 2 $9.99 games...)

Originally Posted by edavis0780 I had the same shit happen to me at the BB I stopped at today. It took almost 10 minutes to fix.

The ringing up thing has made me realize that there is a glaring flaw in Blockbuster's POS system (Point of Sale, not Piece of Sh*t) because there seems to be no way to void transactions other than crediting them. That wouldn't be bad except for the fact that the system automatically adds in tax, so if they credit the total amount you end up with a negative balance then they have to ring up stuff until you get CLOSE to 0. I had this situation happen to me twice, but after the second time when it took AN HOUR I now tell them right up front "I'm gonna give you these two at a time so they come off correctly."

On a side note, did a lot of flipping yesterday and when I trade in the games I have right now I'll end up with a copy of GRID for 360, Medieval Resurrection for PSP, and ~$91 profit. Since I still have $300 at Blockbuster now I'll probably hit up some more for games and I know I saw a copy of Power Rangers somewhere yesterday.

Corporate sent us an email yesterday telling us that we are doing very well on sales for Nintendo DS Lites, and Wii systems and Nintendo likes the way BBV is implementing and focusing on their products. So they will be sending their stores 2-4 consoles a week rather than 4 consoles every 2 months as it seems they were doing.

Welp, I thought I was out but I keep getting pulled back in. I'm down to $40 credit at Gamestop but still have$500+ at Blockbuster (and i've got another $400-$500 worth of flips coming in the mail). I've been avoiding the 30% bonus deal, but it looks like there are some really good deals in there (my store has a few Manhunt 2 PSP's, which the OP says is $15 -> $14). I'm gonna hit up around 7 Blockbusters tonight and probably 3 or 4 GS's. I will post TIV's after I get home (probably after 9pm).

Originally Posted by Warner1281 In other news, got word that Nintendo is very happy with BBV's new focus and implementation on games and will be sending BBV more product. Shipments for big products (currently Wii systems and Wii Fit, but more will come) will be nearly quadrupled in the coming weeks. Thus, stores will be getting 1 to 2 systems per week as opposed to the 1 to 2 systems every 2 months that we were getting.

Originally Posted by rdogg1026 Corporate sent us an email yesterday telling us that we are doing very well on sales for Nintendo DS Lites, and Wii systems and Nintendo likes the way BBV is implementing and focusing on their products. So they will be sending their stores 2-4 consoles a week rather than 4 consoles every 2 months as it seems they were doing.

Deja Vu? Ah well, hopefully double confirmation just solidifies the news.

*EDIT*
Not great, but here's a flip that'll net you a few bucks.

Paper Mario (GC) - $14.99 -> $9.80

Originally Posted by Warner1281 In other news, got word that Nintendo is very happy with BBV's new focus and implementation on games and will be sending BBV more product. Shipments for big products (currently Wii systems and Wii Fit, but more will come) will be nearly quadrupled in the coming weeks. Thus, stores will be getting 1 to 2 systems per week as opposed to the 1 to 2 systems every 2 months that we were getting.

Originally Posted by rdogg1026 Corporate sent us an email yesterday telling us that we are doing very well on sales for Nintendo DS Lites, and Wii systems and Nintendo likes the way BBV is implementing and focusing on their products. So they will be sending their stores 2-4 consoles a week rather than 4 consoles every 2 months as it seems they were doing.

I guess we know the text of said email pretty well now . But hey, confirmation is always good.

Seriously, this is nice to see. Maybe if there is some new holiday DS bundle my little BBV store will get it this time. Also, I can probably count on getting Animal Crossing from there, even though they didn't get it into the system right after E3 like Gamestop did (and in fact it wasn't there last time I checked a few days ago).

Edit - d'oh! Damn you Bezerker

FF X-2 was $9.99 at BB. The other 2 were $14.99.


GS TIVs:

Originally Posted by whymustiregister LoZ: WW - $7 FF X-2 - $3 Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast - $8

I will be hitting up my BBV and GS route probably in a little bit so will have more information to post later. Spreadsheet updated.

Oh Io you missed some updated BBV trade in values that were posted. Maybe they were in another thread.

Wii
Dancing with the Stars $30.00
28/07/21
Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkachi 3 $26.00
28/07/21

PS3
Blacksite Area 51 $30.00
28/07/29
Eye of Judgment $33.00
28/07/30
Folklore $23.00
28/07/31
History Channel: BftP $26.00
28/07/32
Pro Evo Soccer 08 $30.00
26/07/35
Skate $23.00
28/07/36
Time Crisis 4 $26.00
28/07/37
Warhawk $23.00
28/07/38

These are the games that have a better than 1:1 ratio from GS to BBV. Checked the used prices online and did a 10%+Edge coupon applied.

Originally Posted by ets Looks like a couple of people are looking into Goozex flipping. To finish off my collection of gamecube games I've started to look into goozex for those rare games that can't be found at my local Gamestops. Had a pretty nice haul today if I do say so myself... Also a new TIV: Naruto II: Clash (GCN) 4+B = 5.6 Also had the problem today where I really really told the Cashier to total it up after each pair to save me time and her grief, cashier told me it'll work out correctly at the end... riiiight.

Hey, not a bad score. Thinking of trading some of those PSP titles???

my BBV said the B1G1 is over and had all the signs down too?????WTF

Originally Posted by MrFriday18 my BBV said the B1G1 is over and had all the signs down too?????WTF

Yeah, I just went to one of my local Gamerush stores this afternoon and they told me the B1G1 sale just ended.

got the last copy of MX ATV for PS3 for $7.00 after 10% discount + 85% off at Target. ...flipped to BB for $30 in credit. They also told me last night that the b1g1 ended today.

I am completely tapped out of BBGR credit for the first time in a year. I popped my cherry back on the enchanted arms BBuy -> BBGR flip. We need a good GStop coupon this weekend so I can start moving credit back to BBGR

Went to one store earlier and got b1g1 went to a second and was told it was over yesterday. This was a manager too, said they got the message this morning. Going to a third bbv now

I did good. Went to Bestbuy and picked up the following games....


Fatal Inertia $9.99/$32
BladeStorm $9.99/$36 (called 2 places to make sure)


They only had one copy of each and it was a managers clearance (nothing else interesting). Instead of trading Bladestorm into Blockbuster, I put it up for sale last night and it sold this morning! Getting $48 after fees. Game is rare.