Amazon Trade-In FAQ 5.0

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Welcome to the Official CAG Amazon.com Trade-In Thread

THIS IS NOT A FLIPPING THREAD. USEFUL CREDIT TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES WELCOME, BUT KEEP THE PROFIT MARGIN TALK / SNEAKY OR LYING SHENANIGANS OUT

Hey trade-in pals! SENDING THINGS IN DISC / CARTRIDGE ONLY / GENERIC CASE NO MANUAL / ANYTHING BUT COMPLETE COULD RESULT IN REJECTION. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS. YOU MIGHT GET ACCEPTED, YOU MIGHT NOT. NO ONE KNOWS. IF YOU CUT OUT A UPC OR DO ANYTHING TO TRICK THE FINE(?) FOLKS AT AFS EXPECT IT TO BE OPENED AND REJECTED. THERE ARE NO HARD AND FAST RULES. IF IT IS ACCEPTED, IT WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY ONLY BE CONSIDERED "ACCEPTABLE." RISK YOUR TIME AND EFFORT AT YOUR PERIL!

I'm getting an acceptance rate of about one per day; it makes me think some supervisor is standing around with a glass of absinthe next to a couple of dumptruck loads of games...while the one responsible for the glitch is made to scan each item and recite its TIV with tears in their eyes. - Indigo_Streetlight
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Amazon.com Trade-in Home Page

------- FAQ BELOW - LEAVE ME ALONE PLEASE -------
Useful links:

-- BlueLobstah

-- CheapAssGamer

THANKS TO DISILLUSION386 and GI60 FOR POSTING AND MAINTAINING THE PREVIOUS AMAZON TRADE-IN FAQ THREADS

This thread’s primary purpose is to discuss Amazon.com’s video game trade-in program. Conspiracy theories about AFS smashing games before sending them back / stealing children / sneezing and touching public door handles / etc welcome, but try to avoid going nutso. PLEASE READ THE TRADE-IN DEAL DETAILS AND FAQ BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS.
Trade-In Procedure

1. SELECT ITEMS: Search for items to trade in. Your trade-in items must meet the product eligibility criteria.
2. SHIP GAMES FREE: Print a shipping label and packing slip, package your games, and ship them
3. GET A GIFT CARD: An Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account upon receipt of games

Shipping Instructions

1. Print this entire page. (Packing slip and shipping label once you have submitted a trade)
2. Cut out the shipping label and the packing slip.
3. Make sure your items are in good working condition and include the case and cover art.
4. Securely pack the items in a box or envelope and include the packing slip in the package.
5. Attach the shipping label squarely onto the outside of the package and add your return address.
6. Take it to your nearest UPS Store and mail it by (one week from submission of trade)
7. Or you can ship to:
note to self: look up new address
Trade-In Product Eligibility

Trade-in items must match the exact version displayed in the Amazon Trade-In Store, not be damaged, include original packaging (e.g. the manual, cover art, and case), and be postmarked no later than 7 days after submission. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and an Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account within 2 business days of item receipt and verification by the merchant. Items not accepted by the merchant will be returned to you approximately 14 days after receipt.
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GENERAL FAQ (Updated 12/26/2012)
Can I post a question on this thread?
Only if you can't find the answer from below. And please let me know if it needs to be added to FAQ.

Can I edit this FAQ? (updated 6/7/11)
You bet!

Since when did Amazon start doing trades?
The program began in 2009 and is handled by a third party merchant, previously known as NorAm International. Now known as AFS (Amazon Fulfillment Services).

What kind of shipping does Amazon provide us?
Free UPS ground ---- USPS is no longer available for free. There is now also an option to provide your own shipping.

Do I have to provide my own box or envelope?
Yes.

Do all my games in the same trade-in submission have to be shipped in the same box? (updated 3/9/11)
Not necessarily - people have sent in multiple boxes for the same trade-in submission successfully. It's even possible to send half at one time and the other half at the end of the valid shipping period. However, it's probably best to always ship everything at once.

Can I put separate trades in to a single box? (updated 6/7/11)
Sure, and they'll likely be accepted just fine. However, it isn't recommended since you would only have proof that you sent one of the trades (whichever mailing label you used). So it can be pretty risky.

Can I send in sealed games?
Yes. They won't reject games that still have the original shrink wrap.

Can I add Delivery Confirmation and Insurance to my shipment?
UPS Ground already provides you with tracking information, and I imagine you could get some sort of insurance added at a UPS store or location if you were so inclined.

I don't trust UPS ground. Can I pay for postage myself? What's the address?
Yes. You're more than welcome to do so. Just use the address on the amazon provided shipping label and make sure to get some sort of tracking.

When do I have to send my games once I have submitted my trade order?
You have 1 week (7 days) to send your games. There have been reports of submitting trades up to 15 - 20 days late, but that is definitely ymmv and not in the written rules. Send on time for the best chance at success!

Crap, I have one day to go before my shipment deadline, but the website states that my deadline has already passed. How do I print out a shipping label and packing slip? (Updated 9/9/13)
Load up any existing order (if you don't have any, check your browser's history or just submit a new one to use the link), and substitute the transaction ID for the trade-in order you need at the end of the URL.

Some step by step directions:
1. Go to your trade-in page on Amazon and find the Trade-In ID of the transaction:

Trade-In Placed:

August 24, 2013

  • Total Amount Submitted: $35.00
  • Amount Paid: $0.00
2. Copy the entire Trade-In ID (i.e. TRN-1234567-1234567) to your clipboard by highlighting it and hitting Ctrl+C or right click -> copy with your mouse

3. Paste the Trade-In ID to the end of this link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/tradein/multicondition-your-account/print-label/ref=trdrt_ya_yaprnt?ie=UTF8&orderID=

So it should look like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/tradein/multicondition-your-account/print-label/ref=trdrt_ya_yaprnt?ie=UTF8&orderID=TRN-1234567-1234567

The Print Shipping Label screen for that trade should now come up.

How long does the whole trade-in process usually take?
From the time you send in your games, it may take up to 14 business days for the package to arrive. Most people usually receive their credit (Amazon GiftCard) in 3 to 5 business days, however.

How long does the "processing" status usually take? (Updated 10/11/12)
Usually a day or two with little delay at all. It may take multiple days or even weeks if it's an usual item/hardware.

My games were received on Friday (based on Delivery Confirmation), will I have to wait until Monday to receive credit?
People have received credit on a Saturday.

I do not have the manual, cover art, or original case for a game I want to trade in. Will they accept it? (updated 6/9/11)
While the details specifically state that original packaging is necessary, people have reported in the past that their trades were accepted despite missing some of these. This is extremely YMMV, however since some were also rejected by missing manual or cover art. On the other hand, older gen games; such as SNES, N64, and GB cartridges, normally get accepted without the original box and manual, but still YMMV.

It should be noted that with the new condition requirements (see later in the FAQ), you may be able to send an item in missing some or all of the required items (manual / cover art / case) and still have it accepted in "Acceptable" condition.

I do not have the manual, accessories, original box, original included game, etc for a console or accessory I want to trade in. Will they accept it? (updated 3/9/11)
The current wisdom is "probably not" - it's pretty YMMV but AFS seems stricter than they should be on this. Your chances seem to be better for them accepting a console or accessory without the box / manual / etc if it's older generation or rare. You're more than welcome to give it a shot though if you're feeling lucky - just pack it well and include as much as you can! Don't expect greater than 'acceptable' condition though.

My game is really beat up, what are the chances they’ll accept it?
This is YMMV. Some people have reported in the past that they sent in games in bad shape that were still accepted. Your best bet is still to trade in games in mint condition. Minor scratches are expected as these are used games.

My game came with DLC codes and I used them. Will my game be accepted? (Updated 12/28/11)
It is expected that included DLC codes have already been redeemed, so you should be fine. It is a kindness however if you have no use for it to not redeem it and let the next lucky soul who buys it from awd or wherever have a crack at it. Up to you!

My cover art (PLATINUM HITS) differs from the pic on amazon, will my trade be accepted?
It all depends on the UPC so just turn your game around, type in the UPC into the amazon search box. If the game comes up, then it's accepted regardless of cover art. Click on that result to submit your trade.

I have a game from a limited edition bundle, will they accept it?
If the game’s cover art has a UPC barcode, they will most likely accept it. If your game's cover states "Not for Resale" and does not have a UPC barcode, the game will most likely get rejected. Some people have had their games accepted in the past, but this is very YMMV.

The UPC barcode is not intact on my game's cover art, will that be accepted? (updated 3/9/11)
This is YMMV, but probably not. The UPC is all powerful within the walls of AFS..

I sent in my games, all of which were in pristine condition with the original packaging, but they said that one game is damaged and is now being returned.
Always pack your games well. Put a lot of newspaper around your games in the box to secure them and to prevent any damages from haphazard box cutting. People in the past have requested their entire trade-in order if it’s obvious the damage wasn’t their fault, and Amazon ended up accepting the rejected game. This is YMMV as well.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
Yes. Once you click “Trade in” for a particular game, you may change the quantities. Once you submit, you can no longer change quantities on that trade-in batch.

How many multiple copies of the same game can I trade-in (updated 1/11/11)?
Maximum of 2 copies within 3 a month period.

I locked in X copies of a game but I now only have Y available to send. Can I just send in Y without being penalized? (updated 3/9/11)
Yes, you can always just send in a portion of your trade-in order and they'll just credit you for whatever they receive. However, the quantities you submitted for will stay locked in that instance (I think) so if you, for example, submitted for 2 copies and only sent 1, you may not be able to trade any more copies of that game for 3 months (see previous question).

Will the Trade-in of the Day TIV stay for 24 hours?
It's been reported that there is a limit (maximum # of copies) that will get the promoted TIV so lock yours.

So if I find a good flip, I can just send 2 copies of that game and not worry about Amazon accusing me of stolen merchandise?
Technically yes, but do keep in mind that other CAGs might want to participate in the current deal, and trading in a large number of the same game will definitely lower the TIV of said game. Let’s be nice to other people. This is probably moot for most folks now with the per account / address trade-in limit.

Wow, these TIVs suck (updated 3/9/11)!
Really? Hrm. While that may be true, they're often better than other comparable places. Your options of what to do with your used games are greater now than they've ever been, so feel free to shop your trades around or just sell them off on glyde/ebay/whatever. Also, not a question.

What the fuck? The TIV of a game I just bought for this deal tanked! What do I do?
The TIVs on Amazon fluctuate depending on the number of trades that are submitted, and we really can’t do anything about it. The best course of action for trading in games is to lock in your trade if you already have the games or are absolutely sure that you can obtain them. You can always cancel the trade submission if you end up not finding the games.
LOCK = SUBMIT YOUR TRADE, Don't just put it in the cart.

Can I edit a submitted trade?
Nope - once upon a time you could modify trade in quantities of submitted trades, but that ability has been removed.

Can I use my credit on items that are not video game-related?
Yes. This is the other perk for trading in games at Amazon since you're not limited to just video games.

Can I use my credit on items sold by third-party merchants on Amazon?
According to the fine print of the Amazon gift card use, some merchants are excluded. Your best bet is to try it on the checkout page of your order.

Strategy guides? I can trade in game/strategy guides? Whaaaaa?
Go to the Textbook Buyback section (http://www.amazon.com/Textbooks-Trad...ode=2205237011[/URL]). You can either search on the title of a strategy guide you have to see if they'll accept it, or search for guides. The two best search strings to start with are 'prima guides' and 'bradygames'. Might try 'doublejump' if you want to trade in some of those. (Thanks eugaet)

I locked in some hilariously overvalued trade for some weird rare game/accessory/etc that I can pick up for cheap cheap cheap. They didn't accept it. What should I do? (updated 3/9/11)
The truth is that AFS can reject things for any reason they see fit. While some people have managed to get silly things like a $200 credit for some cheerleading game (or for a PS2 - just ask io!), it's sooooooo YMMV that often it's not worth the effort. EXPECT REJECTION ON THINGS THAT ARE CLEARLY MISVALUED. That said, as long as you're willing to risk it, go for it!

What's all this item condition nonsense? And how can I get screwed over by it? (updated 6/9/11)
We're still kinda sussing out the details surrounding the new item condition portion of Amazon Trade-Ins, but it looks like there's a couple things to consider:
Good Condition eligibility (games):
- The video game, original manufacturer packaging and all original elements are included, but shows wear from normal use
- Game still plays perfectly
- Disc may have light scratches and other elements may have minor damage
- Item may have been personalized (marked or identified)

Acceptable eligibility (games):
- Game still plays perfectly
- Item may have been personalized (marked or identified)
- Item may be missing or have irreparable damage to one or all of the following: case, manual, artwork, bundled accessories, UPC

Note that a game will almost certainly not be accepted if it meets any of these conditions:
- Game does not play perfectly
- Disc is cracked
- Marked Not for Resale (or is otherwise marked not for sale)

Consoles/accessories have some slightly different criteria, but the idea is the same.

Did it seriously just ask me if I wanted my game / other item returned if they refuse to give me credit for it? (updated 6/9/11)
Yes, that just happened.

Unless you're purposefully sending them things you deem to be trash, please remember to choose the option that has them return your item to you during the checkout phase.

Who is AFS? (updated 9/14/13)
Amazon Fulfillment Services (previously known as NorAm). Dunno if they changed names, were bought up by Amazon, or what. Not too interested anyhow.

Why does my package jump back and forth between states? (updated 9/14/13)
Look at a map of the involved cities and it'll make sense. Something to do with UPS hubs and proximity to the state border/cities.

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Has anyone's PS3 Disney Starter Pack been accepted for trade in? I Sent it in on 10/15 and still says "not yet received" even though it was delivered on Friday 10/18. Thanks

 
lectersvictim said:
Has anyone's PS3 Disney Starter Pack been accepted for trade in? I Sent it in on 10/15 and still says "not yet received" even though it was delivered on Friday 10/18. Thanks
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If it's been delivered and not gone to processing it probably is just a case of them not updating it which happens a lot. Will probably just end up processed in a couple days.

 
Anyone send in one of the blue animal crossing ds? I have one locked in as acceptable and I'm going to send in the console only, we'll see.
 
lzanagi said:
:wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall:

No, no, NO. If you just take one look at eBay, you'll see that the cheapest one for that is $60. And still sealed? That's worth over $70. You have no idea how long I was looking for a cheap copy of that, so I can't imagine tossing it up on Amazon for those pennies.
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Apparently, Amazon had them for 29 dollars in December 2011... I know this because its how I got it... :lol: (I take it you don't need a copy now...?)

So, since I don't need to sell it today... Do I need to cancel my trade in order or can I just mail what I have? (I know at one time it was okay to not mail something... but I don't keep up on this stuff at all.)

 
INMATEofARKHAM said:
Apparently, Amazon had them for 29 dollars in December 2011... I know this because its how I got it... :lol: (I take it you don't need a copy now...?)

So, since I don't need to sell it today... Do I need to cancel my trade in order or can I just mail what I have? (I know at one time it was okay to not mail something... but I don't keep up on this stuff at all.)
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Just mail what you have. They'll only process what you send in. You should be fine.

 
INMATEofARKHAM said:
Apparently, Amazon had them for 29 dollars in December 2011... I know this because its how I got it... :lol: (I take it you don't need a copy now...?)

So, since I don't need to sell it today... Do I need to cancel my trade in order or can I just mail what I have? (I know at one time it was okay to not mail something... but I don't keep up on this stuff at all.)
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I wasn't around during that time. I joined CAG in mid 2012. In 2011, there were still sealed copies around online, in stores, everywhere. Now, there aren't.

You can just trade in whatever you have. You don't need to trade in Catherine and you don't need to cancel and make a new trade-in.

 
INMATEofARKHAM said:
Apparently, Amazon had them for 29 dollars in December 2011... I know this because its how I got it... :lol: (I take it you don't need a copy now...?)

So, since I don't need to sell it today... Do I need to cancel my trade in order or can I just mail what I have? (I know at one time it was okay to not mail something... but I don't keep up on this stuff at all.)
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Just mail whatever you want to send in, they'll eventually expire whatever you don't send. No big whoop.

 
Man, sometimes UPS tracking is wonky

October 23, 2013 11:30 AM Hebron, KY, US Delivered

October 22, 2013 5:30 AM Cincinnati, OH, US Out for delivery
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*looks at watch*

I'm pretty sure 11:30 hasn't happened yet in the U.S. It's probably also unusual for a UPS driver to be on a route for 30 hours, but maybe he was kidnapped or something. BY A TIME TRAVELER.

Waiting on my Animal Crossing DS to get graded, hopefully before the end of the week.

 
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How likely is it that Amazon will take trade-ins for the COD: Ghosts Prestige Edition?  I see they are giving $66 for BO2 Prestige edition so I assume they will.  I got one of those $120 deals from Best Buy and am having second thoughts.  I am considering either canceling the order or trading it in to Amazon (after taking out the DLC) if the trade-in value will be good enough.  Best Buy's deal comes with a year of Xbox Live so that plus the Season Pass plus Amazon trade in credit might net me well about $120 in value.

 
Got tired of waiting for my trade to be accepted for the DS4 promotion (delivered on Friday, still "Processing"), so I chatted up a CSR who manually changed the order price of a Dualshock 4 for me by $30. If I still don't get my trade accepted by the 3rd, they'll apply the giftcard as well. I wanted at least the promo before Nov. 1st, as that's when Amazon is going to start charging tax in my state (Connecticut). I can choose to apply the Giftcard later. Release Date delivery on the DS4 is dead, but it doesn't make too much of a difference in my case as I only need 1 controller at the time the system launches. I jumped on this because there's a $30 difference in price. I might actually get a second $30 off a DS4 because the first was manually applied. Not sure if I'll use it, but it's there.

 
Link2999 said:
Got tired of waiting for my trade to be accepted for the DS4 promotion (delivered on Friday, still "Processing"), so I chatted up a CSR who manually changed the order price of a Dualshock 4 for me by $30. If I still don't get my trade accepted by the 3rd, they'll apply the giftcard as well. I wanted at least the promo before Nov. 1st, as that's when Amazon is going to start charging tax in my state (Connecticut). I can choose to apply the Giftcard later. Release Date delivery on the DS4 is dead, but it doesn't make too much of a difference in my case as I only need 1 controller at the time the system launches. I jumped on this because there's a $30 difference in price. I might actually get a second $30 off a DS4 because the first was manually applied. Not sure if I'll use it, but it's there.
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does amazon not retroactively charge tax on preorders when they start taxing in a state? I thought they did when my state got switched, but that was a looong time ago and I could be way wrong.
 
handsomepete said:
does amazon not retroactively charge tax on preorders when they start taxing in a state? I thought they did when my state got switched, but that was a looong time ago and I could be way wrong.
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I asked about it a few months back, and I was told that if I placed an order before tax was put into effect, that I wouldn't have to pay tax on that order. We'll see what happens, if I do get charged tax, I'll just let them know that I was told that I wouldn't be and I'll most likely have my money refunded. I have my PS4 preordered with them, and really don't want to be taxed on that.

 
Link2999 said:
I asked about it a few months back, and I was told that if I placed an order before tax was put into effect, that I wouldn't have to pay tax on that order. We'll see what happens, if I do get charged tax, I'll just let them know that I was told that I wouldn't be and I'll most likely have my money refunded. I have my PS4 preordered with them, and really don't want to be taxed on that.
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You will have to pay tax.

I got fucked on my Ultimate Loot Chest Borderlands 2 Pre orders when they came out because they had just rolled tax on to CA orders.

 
DudeImGodly said:
You will have to pay tax.

I got fucked on my Ultimate Loot Chest Borderlands 2 Pre orders when they came out because they had just rolled tax on to CA orders.
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Bad news. Either way I'll mention that I was told that I wouldn't and see what happens from there. I wonder what happens when you pay an exact Gift Card balance. Not sure I want to buy $400 worth of GCs and risk it though.

 
OT: Double whammy. Amazon is building a distribution plant in MD so now we'll have to pay sales tax. In September the State raised the gasoline tax because the bill to collect sales tax from Amazon did not pass. I thing they knew about the plant all along.

 
Mako1215 said:
I had one with upc cut and one without. Any reason to cut it?
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Yes. There are two listings for Code Lyoko on Amazon. Code Lyoko's UPC will ring up for the one that's worth almost nothing. So they'll reject it as the wrong version. Cutting the UPC will most likely prevent them from doing that.

 
Mako1215 said:
I had one with upc cut and one without. Any reason to cut it?
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There are two postings of the game on amazon. One gives a decent value and the other gives little to nothing. People have been cutting them out if it doesn't match the listing that gives the decent amount. To check if yours match type the upc into amazon and find the listing for it.

 
handsomepete said:
yeah knowing that reaaaaallly makes me wish I'd locked more when the values were high. c'est la vie.
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I had a Juiced 2 locked in at $24.xx and it's also still valid so I scooped one up from AWD for $13. Yeah, I also wish I locked in a few more. I had locked in one Payday 2 for $38.xx when it first came out and it was rare. Wish I had done two.

 
handsomepete said:
does amazon not retroactively charge tax on preorders when they start taxing in a state? I thought they did when my state got switched, but that was a looong time ago and I could be way wrong.
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If Amazon charged at time of order, no. But you likely will have to pay tax if laws are passed in your area.

DudeImGodly said:
You will have to pay tax.

I got fucked on my Ultimate Loot Chest Borderlands 2 Pre orders when they came out because they had just rolled tax on to CA orders.
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But didn't you just flip those ULCE anyway? Shouldn't really have caused much issue.

Miami Flash15 said:
I had a Juiced 2 locked in at $24.xx and it's also still valid so I scooped one up from AWD for $13. Yeah, I also wish I locked in a few more. I had locked in one Payday 2 for $38.xx when it first came out and it was rare. Wish I had done two.
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Man that's bullshit! My Juiced 2 copies and another game arrived like 2-3 days late and were sent back to me. This was in September and submitted back in August. Not sure how yours still valid.

 
Gamer SDP said:
Man that's bullshit! My Juiced 2 copies and another game arrived like 2-3 days late and were sent back to me. This was in September and submitted back in August. Not sure how yours still valid.
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Because there was some point in like late August or early September that everything that was still active got changed to this mysterious October 31st deadline.

 
Both my Capcom Triple Packs just got rejected for being "the wrong items". Code Lyoko was accepted for $15+ though. Disney Infinite is still being processed.

I'm trying to get customer service to change the order for the triple pack to acceptable since I had it set to return into of downgrade. If anything I'll resubmit when it gets returned and just set it to be downgraded. Thought I did the first time but oh well.

Everytime I resubmit the trade in for over $20 / $30, I don't get the promotion for Beyond Two Souls or the DS4 controller. Should I just contact customer service after my Disney Infinite trade in is accepted to get the credit/?

 
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My Rock Band 3 + keyboard bundle for PS3 got accepted this morning for the like new price $95+. Good thing I kept the box for the keyboard. You could easily buy the components from Amazon and turn a profit fwiw...
 
Link2999 said:
Got tired of waiting for my trade to be accepted for the DS4 promotion (delivered on Friday, still "Processing"), so I chatted up a CSR who manually changed the order price of a Dualshock 4 for me by $30. If I still don't get my trade accepted by the 3rd, they'll apply the giftcard as well. I wanted at least the promo before Nov. 1st, as that's when Amazon is going to start charging tax in my state (Connecticut). I can choose to apply the Giftcard later. Release Date delivery on the DS4 is dead, but it doesn't make too much of a difference in my case as I only need 1 controller at the time the system launches. I jumped on this because there's a $30 difference in price. I might actually get a second $30 off a DS4 because the first was manually applied. Not sure if I'll use it, but it's there.
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Just got paid today, and I did get a second $30 off a DS4.

 
klimb22 said:
OT: Double whammy. Amazon is building a distribution plant in MD so now we'll have to pay sales tax. In September the State raised the gasoline tax because the bill to collect sales tax from Amazon did not pass. I thing they knew about the plant all along.
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:shock: :bomb: :wall:

NOOOOOOOOOOO--

Do you know when the requirement to pay sales tax will go into effect? I'm REALLY hoping it's at least after the PS4 launch so I don't have to pay an additional $24...
 
Vigilante said:
:shock: :bomb: :wall:

NOOOOOOOOOOO--

Do you know when the requirement to pay sales tax will go into effect? I'm REALLY hoping it's at least after the PS4 launch so I don't have to pay an additional $24...
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While the ethics of sales/ use tax is a whole other discussion, don't you get grandfathered in? Buy it today.
 
confoosious said:
While the ethics of sales/ use tax is a whole other discussion, don't you get grandfathered in? Buy it today.
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I already have it paid off in full, and I know that if the sales tax kicks in before the PS4 releases, I'll be charged that additional $24 even though I already paid for it "in full"; one big motivator in my keeping my AMZ PS4 preorder was that I wouldn't have to pay tax on it unlike at other stores, so if that changes within the next 3 weeks, I might consider canceling the preorder and holding out for a bundle/deal down the road. My backlog is big enough that I don't necessarily NEED a PS4 now.
 
Tax is always supposed to be charged at the effective rate at the time of sale (I.e. shipment).

Preorder price only locks in the pretax cost.
 
jetsaredim said:
My Rock Band 3 + keyboard bundle for PS3 got accepted this morning for the like new price $95+. Good thing I kept the box for the keyboard. You could easily buy the components from Amazon and turn a profit fwiw...
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Did it actually come originally as a bundle for PS3, or just the keyboard packaged separately from the game? I thought I remembered only the Xbox version being bundled.
 
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