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Originally Posted by io $19.99 on TRL is a bit wacky. There are two possible reasons for all these price adjustments. 1: A B1G1 sale is coming up and for whatever reason they don't want to sell some games they used to sell for $9.99 and less under that promo. 2: They are reacting to the huge upswing in sales of these games thinking that demand has come out of nowhere and they should cash in by raising the prices. If it is the latter, they will be sorely disappointed when sales come to a screeching halt. Well, either way, sales will come to a screeching halt for those games adjusted to $16.99 or higher.

Well out of the 3 BB in my area the only one with their act together changed EVERY label on the games, and I kind of hinted at a sale and they had no idea( and I talked to the GM) so it might be just the huge amout of sales for games like mtr and trl.

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Well out of the 3 BB in my area the only one with their act together changed EVERY label on the games, and I kind of hinted at a sale and they had no idea( and I talked to the GM) so it might be just the huge amout of sales for games like mtr and trl.

Even if io's second possibility is true, it can be a good thing because it will make BB think the demand for these games is really high, justifying a higher sale price, which also justifies a higher trade in value. Although, I'll be amazed if the TIV of Stranglehold holds for another week. All I want are some $17 -> $30 flips when GS's B2G1 rolls around...whenever that is. Do we even know yet? Some are saying 6/16...some are saying 6/29. I really doubt it starts tomorrow because GS is NEVER that good at keeping secrets. Usually somebody on here has confirmation at least 5 days in advance. It makes me nervous that we know nothing, haha.

Originally Posted by n8rockerasu Even if io's second possibility is true, it can be a good thing because it will make BB think the demand for these games is really high, justifying a higher sale price, which also justifies a higher trade in value. Although, I'll be amazed if the TIV of Stranglehold holds for another week. All I want are some $17 -> $30 flips when GS's B2G1 rolls around...whenever that is. Do we even know yet? Some are saying 6/16...some are saying 6/29. I really doubt it starts tomorrow because GS is NEVER that good at keeping secrets. Usually somebody on here has confirmation at least 5 days in advance. It makes me nervous that we know nothing, haha.

Its going to intresting to see what comes up for the 17 -> 30 flips during the B2G1 if it does happen. Not really 17, but Condemned 2 qand viking are nice flips if you find em used and have the edge card. There was a thread a few days ago from the guy who first claimed the 10 extra trade in value, about the B2G1 and he was saying either 6/13 or 6/20, but it got closed by a mod.

I think the price just changed due to demand on the game with the dwindling supply.

I was hoping to hit some flips tomorrow, but I now have no idea what I would be looking for at BB. Guess I can snag some SHs & SST at GS and look for EDF at BB.

This brings me back to a gut feeling I had today... in that GS will prob raise the price of Stranglehold real soon..... Im going to stick with Pirates, WWE, Virtua tennis, Shrek, spiderman games for now. EDF would be great at 6.99 but after going to God knows how many BB I have yet to find 1..ggrrrrrr.

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Its going to intresting to see what comes up for the 17 -> 30 flips during the B2G1 if it does happen. Not really 17, but Condemned 2 qand viking are nice flips if you find em used and have the edge card. There was a thread a few days ago from the guy who first claimed the 10 extra trade in value, about the B2G1 and he was saying either 6/13 or 6/20, but it got closed by a mod.

what do they flip from and to?

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Its going to intresting to see what comes up for the 17 -> 30 flips during the B2G1 if it does happen. Not really 17, but Condemned 2 qand viking are nice flips if you find em used and have the edge card. There was a thread a few days ago from the guy who first claimed the 10 extra trade in value, about the B2G1 and he was saying either 6/13 or 6/20, but it got closed by a mod.

Yeah, Condemned 2 and Viking are also ones I have my eye on. In my ideal situation, TIV's will hold at BB at least until the B2G1 starts at GS. Then I find a used SST, Stranglehold, Condemned 2, and Viking. Buy those four, grab 2 free games for myself. Flip the four I bought...and have almost enough credit for a new DS Lite. That's about $86 out of pocket for a DS Lite and 2 games. I repeat...this is my ideal situation, haha. Please God let it work out!

Originally Posted by ets what do they flip from and to?

With Edge they are 26.19 after tax (CA) and flip to 32 and 33. So with the B2G1 you could bring in close to 50 on each trade of 3.

On a lighter side I highly suggest everyone with credit get Metal Gear Solid 4, sure its a 20+ hour long movie, but its well worth every flipping credit!

Originally Posted by spauldingfan On a lighter side I highly suggest everyone with credit get Metal Gear Solid 4, sure its a 20+ hour long movie, but its well worth every flipping credit!

15 hours. I'm replaying it already. So damn good.

Stranglehold is down to $16.88 on Amazon. I'm going to wait til tomorrow to make my order just in case there is a price drop at BB. $16.88 -> $33 with no hunting at Gamestop is pretty nice. Though i'm kind of perplexed on whether I should be spending cash on the game when I can use GS credit... If i spend the credit, that'll be it until I find something to flip it all back with, but if I use cash, i'll still have my GS credit, and add BB credit on top of it. Argh...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...eapassgam08-20

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Well out of the 3 BB in my area the only one with their act together changed EVERY label on the games, and I kind of hinted at a sale and they had no idea( and I talked to the GM) so it might be just the huge amout of sales for games like mtr and trl.

Originally Posted by ets I think the price just changed due to demand on the game with the dwindling supply. I was hoping to hit some flips tomorrow, but I now have no idea what I would be looking for at BB. Guess I can snag some SHs & SST at GS and look for EDF at BB.

It is very unlike Blockbuster to react that quickly to things though. I don't think I've ever seen them raise prices on used games except just prior to the last Buy 1 Get 1 Free under $14.99 sale. They still don't adjust trade-in prices according to volume . Plus, I could sort of understand it with MtR, but not TRL. I only saw one TRL at 5 BB's and I didn't even buy that. What about Spiderman FoF and Spiderman 3 - there had to be huge sales of those only because they are so abundant (though perhaps their abundance would keep the price lower)? I guess we'll find out about any possible B1G1 sale here soon enough...

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Just got back from BB monster madness is now 14.99 instead of 9.99 :( tomb raider legend is now 19.99!!!! instead of 9.99 meet the robinsons for both systems is now 16.99 So far Pirates, WWE 2007, Shrek, Spiderman 3, Spiderman FOF, Xmen, have remained the same. Manged to pickup WWE "2008" for 14.99 Gotta love the wrong label prices.

Shesh a 10 dollar increase on MTR 360? What are they gamestop...and what game is it Fire Emblem PoR?

I seem to recall that BB/GR promotions usually begin on Tuesdays, but I could be mistaken.

Heh, I'm guessing no one has gone yet today?

I'll have to go right after class ends and check this out.

Maybe before if its boring.

Originally Posted by spauldingfan Just got back from BB monster madness is now 14.99 instead of 9.99 :( tomb raider legend is now 19.99!!!! instead of 9.99 meet the robinsons for both systems is now 16.99 So far Pirates, WWE 2007, Shrek, Spiderman 3, Spiderman FOF, Xmen, have remained the same. Manged to pickup WWE "2008" for 14.99 Gotta love the wrong label prices.

I was shocked by the Wii MTR price jump yesterday, I had bought 3 or 4 just the day before for the expected price. Since when does GR perform price changes on a weekend, thankfully no more flipping for me from GR --> GS, but I did score 2 PS3 HL2 at target yesterday so hopefully they still get a decent trade value.

Oh, I did see Bullet Witch for 9.99 last night.

Originally Posted by stoned99 I was shocked by the Wii MTR price jump yesterday, I had bought 3 or 4 just the day before for the expected price. Since when does GR perform price changes on a weekend, thankfully no more flipping for me from GR --> GS, but I did score 2 PS3 HL2 at target yesterday so hopefully they still get a decent trade value.

For-sale prices change on Sundays (I'm pretty sure) but trade-in values change on Tuesdays. Been like that for a while. I've also noticed at some of my local stores, they often don't bothering updating tags when there are markdowns, but when there are mark *ups* they always change the tags on time.

Originally Posted by mkernan For-sale prices change on Sundays (I'm pretty sure) but trade-in values change on Tuesdays. Been like that for a while. I've also noticed at some of my local stores, they often don't bothering updating tags when there are markdowns, but when there are mark *ups* they always change the tags on time.

the logic on that is kind of backwards don't you agree? If I owned a store, I would want my inventory moved as fast as possible. Lower prices = moved inventory. So, if a price drops, I would update the price tag so people would be more inclined to purchase. However, if a price increases, I would be tempted to keep the lower price tag on just to add extra incentive for them to buy.

Originally Posted by mkernan For-sale prices change on Sundays (I'm pretty sure) but trade-in values change on Tuesdays. Been like that for a while. I've also noticed at some of my local stores, they often don't bothering updating tags when there are markdowns, but when there are mark *ups* they always change the tags on time.

Yes, now that you put it that way, I guess I was aware of the price drops on Sunday, but I had never actually experienced one, seeing as I so rarely buy used games from GS.

no bogo :(