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Just traded my old copy of Persona fes for $9.50, not bad considering I got the amazon bundle with art book and cd for $20. Also traded in my two copies of golden axe for $25.

What sucks is that they wouldn't let me use my trade in credit to get the visa gift cards :(. Maybe I'll try another blockbuster on the weekend.

I need to find a nice GR in the city...

Originally Posted by gi60 Why don't you just use Macy's card? And there is no fee too.

Yeah..you are right..me so dumb

Will BBV take scratched games or games without cases or games without instructions?

Originally Posted by J7. Will BBV take scratched games or games without cases or games without instructions?

BBV associates are supposed to look for disc scratches but many don't and are globally speaking poorly trained and not experienced at taking in trade ins. Also, the games MUST have the cover art with barcode(or a high quality reproduction of the original art ) and no they do not need to have the manual, just the artwork cover and sku.

Originally Posted by J7. Will BBV take scratched games or games without cases or games without instructions?

They should take games without case and manuals, as I saw some disc only games used there today. But I guess it can be ymmv tho.

Originally Posted by Xfactor4 BBV associates are supposed to look for disc scratches but many don't and are globally speaking poorly trained and not experienced at taking in trade ins. Also, the games MUST have the cover art with barcode(or a high quality reproduction of the original art ) and no they do not need to have the manual, just the artwork cover and sku.

Ah well, must have been BBV's clearing out some inventory with the disc only games I saw there then.

Finally got 2 VV after trying a couple times. Last night I went to pick up Dark Knight BR from my home bbv, knowing they were generally pretty on point about putting stuff out when they were suppose to. Walked in and sitting right there at the top of the rack was the 'Nillas. As I reached to grab them I realized that the Distric Manager, apperently her assistant (Asst. DM?), the store manager, and the 2 asst. managers were the only ones in the store. Apparently she (the DM) was going over their sales plans for the holidays, and I had managed to pick the one night they were all there to attempt to get a visa (even though this was the first time I have seen one in the stores I frequent). Seeing how the only people in the store were managers I passed on picking up a Visa.

Fast foreward to today, I headed out to a nearby BBV to get a VV on my lunch break, and lo and behold they didn't have any and the girl couldn't find them when I asked. Defeated again, I stopped at one more BBV on my way home. Finally I found some and bought 2, cashier didn't even bat an eye, although at first he wanted me to open up the visa's in order to scan them through the card reader. I was confused at first until I realized that he thought I was trying to use the Visa instead of purchase it. After I explained to him that I wanted to buy it he said "Oh, didn't even know we sold these. Is there enough on that value card?" I said yep, scanned it and was on my merry way.

I picked up a copy of Civilization 360 today at Target (with a target giftcard from a survey site) and tried to trade it in, it was scanned and the lady said they couldnt take it. Took it to the next BB with the cover art taken out and they looked it up no questions asked.

Depends on the person at the register really, on both scratches and cover art, worst they can do is tell ya no and u try at the next closest BB.

Saw a used Dragon Blade for Wii at $6.99. Is this a good game?

Originally Posted by gi60 Saw a used Dragon Blade for Wii at $6.99. Is this a good game?

Metacritic average of 51 would point to a "no" on that. But I dunno, I've never played it.

Wow, I failed. I called on a couple of random drops I saw on the GS site-- Ace Combat 6 only gets 9 dollars, and Universe at War only gets 15 dollars.
Well, I tried anyway.

Originally Posted by Friend of Sonic Wow, I failed. I called on a couple of random drops I saw on the GS site-- Ace Combat 6 only gets 9 dollars, and Universe at War is only gets 15 dollars. Well, I tried anyway.

hey i applaud you for trying! since half the people in here DON'T contribute and troll the hell out of this thread :-D

Originally Posted by animemaniac14 hey i applaud you for trying! since half the people in here DON'T contribute and troll the hell out of this thread :-D

You really like using that word ever since you first learned of it don't you?
I need to get down to GS before this week's coupon expires. I can't believe I only have 25 dollars credit left there. Pick up two copies of monster jam and then I am on my way...until the b1g1 that is (fingers crossed)

Just a quick tip for those having trouble buying Vanilla Visas with credit -

Smartest thing to do is designate one store as your "cash out" store that stocks the visas. Trade at other stores, and put it on your value card.

When you go to buy the visa, tell them you need to split payment. Put a few dollars or so on a real credit card and pay the rest with your value card. If you swipe the real card first, it looks much less suspicious, and only the most anal of employees is going to pay attention to what you swipe the second time.

Or use a card you know will be declined for the amount, then say, oh, let me try this one, and use your value card.

Originally Posted by jer7583 Just a quick tip for those having trouble buying Vanilla Visas with credit - Smartest thing to do is designate one store as your "cash out" store that stocks the visas. Trade at other stores, and put it on your value card. When you go to buy the visa, tell them you need to split payment. Put a few dollars or so on a real credit card and pay the rest with your value card. If you swipe the real card first, it looks much less suspicious, and only the most anal of employees is going to pay attention to what you swipe the second time. Or use a card you know will be declined for the amount, then say, oh, let me try this one, and use your value card.

BBV gave the OK. Its not against company rules. Matter of fact the cards i have bought have been from store managers who said they were told that it was ok to buy with credit. I was nervous about it and called first. Store manager told me it was perfectly fine to buy VVs with credit.

BTW: Im now at 3 Black VVs and 2 Red ones.

EDIT: Prolly just some sort of YMMV deal (or a franchise). Just called my local store and they said $59.99 after looking it up.


This isn't exactly confirmed, but 'weareattack' saw these prices on new games:

All games are New:

PS3 - Motorstorm 2 for $32

PS3 - Heavenly Sword for $32

PS3 - Metal Gear Solid 4 for $37

PS3/360 - Saints Row 2 $44

360 - Mass Effect for $20

thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=207053

Originally Posted by king007 BBV gave the OK. Its not against company rules. Matter of fact the cards i have bought have been from store managers who said they were told that it was ok to buy with credit. I was nervous about it and called first. Store manager told me it was perfectly fine to buy VVs with credit. BTW: Im now at 3 Black VVs and 2 Red ones.

if i may ask...what's your source for BBV's "ok" on using credit to get VVs and other GCs?

Originally Posted by animemaniac14 if i may ask...what's your source for BBV's "ok" on using credit to get VVs and other GCs?

various stores have told me its ok. i asked first. just didnt swipe my card like some of you. And why would anyone purchase a GC on credit if they thought it was against store policy. Looking to be banned?

Originally Posted by king007 various stores have told me its ok. i asked first. just didnt swipe my card like some of you. And why would anyone purchase a GC on credit if they thought it was against store policy. Looking to be banned?

So you just have anecdotal evidence then, and nothing concrete.