Recent content by barto

There are supposedly some out now - a version of AceKard, I think. Saw something about it on RFD and Dealextreme. don't know anything else about it, though. Bart

I thought I heard something about them keeping track of console trade-ins, so that if they later find out it's toast, they can track the person down or something... anyone else hear anything like this for console trade-ins? I don't know how long you'd have to wait for them to contact you if...

I would definitely try a different BBV location first before giving up, if at all possible... or ship them to a friend in a different city to try, or *something*. Heck, even try selling for $5 or 3 for $10 or something (craigslist, kijiji, etc.)! Good luck! Bart

Took advantage nicely last time - some of the games I traded in were bought at a BBV months ago for $2-$5, even! Weird. I did have a minor hassle last time in St. Albert, where I used some 'on file' credit to buy NHL 2K7 for $5 *first*, but they wouldn't let me trade it in right away. I went...

Yeah, looks like we get screwed (again) - BBV's in Edmonton don't take trade-ins, either... I've gone to the St. Albert ones to trade in before, but there isn't a Future Shop listed closer to Edmonton than Red Deer! :-( Bart

I just grabbed Jam Session and Petz Horses 2 (both DS) for 50% off, so $9.99, and I'm pretty sure (left receipt in the car) that the guy hit some button(s) first before scanning the game, then entered $9.99 for the price, so if they do it that way, the receipt should work. This was Edmonton...

Went to finally pick up my MGS4 pre-order today (was out of the country for a while!) and did some trading in as well: (before $5 bump-up) 360: Lost Planet - $6 Beowulf - $5 Crackdown - $8 FIFA 06 - $6 Ratatouille - $3 PGR4 - $13 Wii: Tamagotchi - $3 Shrek 3 - $5 DS: Resident Evil - $3 PSP...

Nothing much at the WEM location (Edmonton), either, but the St. Albert location still had some reasonable $10 titles, mostly PSP but others were scattered throughout their gaming racks, not just on the 'clearance' rack. Might be worth a look!

I tried a couple stores on the way home yesterday...there were red-tagged games at both Oliver Square and Jasper Gates, but no console games for $5. They were all $10-$20, so no 'outstanding' deals to be had. Might be worth keeping an eye on, though. Barto

Here's my experience - the games must have a TIV of $8 or more, so they'll resell for $19.99, typically, or at least MORE THAN $14.99. I think the only Trade 4 deal still on (although it's worth checking) is for Assassin's Creed. I'd heard that Mass Effect pre-order will start on the 15th...

Yes, they take DS and PSP games in on trade, but there's no special deal for their trade-in values. I traded in about 5 PSP titles and a DS title towards the trade-10-for-cheaper-360-console deal last week, and the requirements for that trade-10 deal are the same as the trade 4 deal. HOWEVER...

If they're truly considered USED games, then you should check for Rogers' 2-for-$15 offer on all used $9.99 games. That deal's been going on *forever* - I've picked up some 360 sports games and DS/GBA games that way for $7.50 each (plus tax). If they don't know about the deal, have them call...

My understanding (which will be put to the test later today!) is that it's for any game that has a retail value of MORE than $14.99, so a TIV of more than $6. Same as the trade 4 for preorder deal, apparently. I have a big credit built up at BBV so I'm hoping to get an Elite this way. I did...

I'll be trying in St. Albert tomorrow night, and will post what happens. I grabbed two late last week so I'm hoping. The one guy at this store I'll be going to has been fairly decent to deal with, fwiw. Wish me luck! Barto (Edmonton)

Hmmm...I wonder if they really will give an extra 20% on your H3 trade-in. I assumed they meant $50 for H3, then 20% extra on anything ELSE you trade in at the same time. Might be worth clarifying in advance so no nasty surprises...