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

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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:
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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.

Post away!

 
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& to the chumps that actually by that bundle with amazon

they are getting screwed either way for being dumb lol.

Who the fuck buys something bundledthat is cheaper to gather separately?

You can even argue that just by sending both items in, you are letting some other dumb ass buy it because your allowing amazon to get it and amazon overprices that bundle.

 
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Rozz said:
Amazon videogame condition guidelines from their site:

  • Used - Acceptable: You must note whether the box or instructions are missing in the condition notes field. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.
  • Unacceptable: Video games without essential accompanying material are not permitted. This does not necessarily include the box or instructions.
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Lets the lawyers argue what "essential" does or doesn't mean. I say those of you who deliberately commit fraud are douche bags!!

 
Megamania said:
& to the chumps that actually by that bundle with amazon

they are getting screwed either way for being dumb lol.

Who the fuck buys something bundledthat is cheaper to gather separately?

You can even argue that just by sending both items in, you are letting some other dumb ass buy it because your allowing amazon to get it and amazon overprices that bundle.
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  • Item is fairly worn from consistent use
  • Item remains in working condition
  • The signs of wear can include scratches or minor damage
  • Item may have been personalized (marked or identified)
  • Item may be missing or have irreparable damage to one or all of the following: original packaging, bundled game(s), cables, user manual
Those are Amazon acceptable conditions: bottom line may be missing bundled games that why I don't understand people who complained

 
n8rockerasu said:
lmao...are you seriously struggling to define the word "acceptable". So, if you bought the keyboard and game bundle...and didn't receive the game, that would be "acceptable" to you?
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By amazon's description system, yes. that is what acceptable is. Everyone who buys from AWD knows the risks they take when buying A.

 
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Leaving b4 this turns into another shit thread,

you would think that people would just be happy there is a good trade in value

you guys can waste your time, not me lol.
 

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matrix9280 said:
If you buy them from Walmart make sure to take them out of the box first and then ship them.
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Why? I shipped sealed keyboards with complete copies of RB3 (the game lying on top of the keyboard box, both wrapped in the same package) last year and got the full LN values, so you shouldn't have to open them.

 
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My bad I thought you guys were talking about getting the game from Walmart. Just looked on their site and didn't see it listed.

Now I gotta find two cheap copies of the game...
 
Vigilante said:
Why? I shipped sealed keyboards with complete copies of RB3 (the game lying on top of the keyboard box, both wrapped in the same package) last year and got the full LN values, so you shouldn't have to open them.
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Suppose the reviewers say no and you gotta take the stuff back. You gotta hope they don't mess up the box too much. I say it's better to keep the boxes. This way you control the situation.

I have no illusions about getting a higher than acceptable grade and that's a fine enough profit margin for me. Under no circumstances will I take a straight up loss from being unable to return it to Walmart.

 
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matrix9280 said:
Suppose the reviewers say no and you gotta take the stuff back. You gotta hope they don't mess up the box too much. I say it's better to keep the boxes. This way you control the situation.

I have no illusions about getting a higher than acceptable grade and that's a fine enough profit margin for me. Under no circumstances will I take a straight up loss from being unable to return it to Walmart.
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But if you open the box, you shouldn't be able to return it to Walmart since it would no longer be in the original condition from the time of purchase.

 
Judging by the fact this is the 1st post I've ever seen him make, he must be a "huge" contributor. 

Someone who's not blocked multiquote all the last items so he can read our feedback. lol

 
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Why is everyone buying keyboards from Walmart when a third party has them fulfilled by Amazon for cheaper and with Prime shipping? Am I missing something? I know people have Walmart credit to spend, but I saved $28 buying them from Amazon instead and Amazon credit is not hard to get. Luckily I found 2 complete copies of Rockband 3 at Gamestop and picked up South Park also with a B2G1 coupon.

As far as trading in incomplete goes, that doesn't sound like a good idea. One person claims it worked for him and now a lot of you seem confident it will happen to you also? A lot of you guys know enough to know that Amazon grading is not the same every time. You're not guaranteed to get Acceptable value either.

 
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Konfusion said:
Why is everyone buying keyboards from Walmart when a third party has them fulfilled by Amazon for cheaper and with Prime shipping? Am I missing something? I know people have Walmart credit to spend, but I saved $28 buying them from Amazon instead and Amazon credit is not hard to get. Luckily I found 2 complete copies of Rockband 3 at Gamestop and picked up South Park also with a B2G1 coupon.

As far as trading in incomplete goes, that doesn't sound like a good idea. One person claims it worked for him and now a lot of you seem confident it will happen to you also? A lot of you guys know enough to know that Amazon grading is not the same every time. You're not guaranteed to get Acceptable value either.
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Yeah I agree that's risky. I can get some keyboards from GS easy enough but need to find copies of the game which requires a long trip to a separate GS and that's not even knowing if the copies are complete or not....ugh.
 
Konfusion said:
Why is everyone buying keyboards from Walmart when a third party has them fulfilled by Amazon for cheaper and with Prime shipping? Am I missing something? I know people have Walmart credit to spend, but I saved $28 buying them from Amazon instead and Amazon credit is not hard to get. Luckily I found 2 complete copies of Rockband 3 at Gamestop and picked up South Park also with a B2G1 coupon.

As far as trading in incomplete goes, that doesn't sound like a good idea. One person claims it worked for him and now a lot of you seem confident it will happen to you also? A lot of you guys know enough to know that Amazon grading is not the same every time. You're not guaranteed to get Acceptable value either.
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Yeah, after thinking about it more and taking recent posts into consideration, I'll just look for complete copies of RB3 to go with new keyboards. It worked twice for me before, and there appear to be several copies of the game in my area.

Also, were the keyboards you bought through Amazon cheaper than their $19.99 price at Gamestop, or do you not have any in your area?

 
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Vigilante said:
Yeah, after thinking about it more and taking recent posts into consideration, I'll just look for complete copies of RB3 to go with new keyboards. It worked twice for me before, and there appear to be several copies of the game in my area.

Also, were the keyboards you bought through Amazon cheaper than their $19.99 price at Gamestop, or do you not have any in your area?
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$26.25 on amazon with prime cheapest I'm seeing
 
Vigilante said:
Also, were the keyboards you bought through Amazon cheaper than their $19.99 price at Gamestop, or do you not have any in your area?
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No. They are a bit more expensive, but I bought the last keyboard in my area back in November, so It's the best option for me. Better than Walmart is what I'm saying.

 
Deader2818 said:
lol, i know this guy cant see anything i say but why come to a site and then just block everyone?
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Dante84 said:
Maybe he doesn't like your avatar.. Lol.
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Vigilante said:
Or mine? :roll:
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Deader2818 said:
Apparently he hates everyone's avatar that post in this thread, lol.
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SadPanda99 said:
Judging by the fact this is the 1st post I've ever seen him make, he must be a "huge" contributor.

Someone who's not blocked multiquote all the last items so he can read our feedback. lol
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GamerDude316 said:
Lol why the fuck am I on that list...I don't even post enough here to merit being ignored!
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As requested. ;)

 
dreamer131313 said:
maybe amazon censoring your results lol cause I typed in rockband 3 ps3 keyboard and it was the very first result
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It's the space between Rock & Band, I had a similiar problem. And as I've been told on multiple occasions always search from the amazon start page as items frequently seem lost when I'm on specific targeted pages.

 
Buying from Walmart cost me no money. Buying from

Konfusion said:
Why is everyone buying keyboards from Walmart when a third party has them fulfilled by Amazon for cheaper and with Prime shipping? Am I missing something? I know people have Walmart credit to spend, but I saved $28 buying them from Amazon instead and Amazon credit is not hard to get. Luckily I found 2 complete copies of Rockband 3 at Gamestop and picked up South Park also with a B2G1 coupon.

As far as trading in incomplete goes, that doesn't sound like a good idea. One person claims it worked for him and now a lot of you seem confident it will happen to you also? A lot of you guys know enough to know that Amazon grading is not the same every time. You're not guaranteed to get Acceptable value either.
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Buying from Walmart cost me 0 dollars. Buying from Amazon would cost me more than 0 dollars. There was no choice.

Buying the game itself? Forget that. It costs too much and it's hard to find. That was never an option in my mind.

Like I said before if it works fantastic. If it doesn't I'll just return the keyboards to Walmart. Another reason why they're a better choice to buy from by the way. They don't threaten to go scorched earth on your account if you don't want something.

 
matrix9280 said:
Buying from Walmart cost me no money.
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I would say most people on this site who flip or trade games have Amazon credit or easy access to it. Best Buy and Gamestop credit is easily transfered to Amazon. That is why I mentioned it.

Returns to Amazon are not a problem unless you are returning a large amount of things you buy. Amazon won't mess with your account unless you give them a real reason to. I'm guessing you have given them a real reason and not just returning a few items.

As far as returns to Walmart or Amazon, there is always the chance Amazon opens your item to check the contents or takes too long to return them after deciding it isn't acceptable. In that case, you are stuck with open keyboards.

 
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matrix9280 said:
Buying from Walmart cost me no money. Buying from

Buying from Walmart cost me 0 dollars. Buying from Amazon would cost me more than 0 dollars. There was no choice.

Buying the game itself? Forget that. It costs too much and it's hard to find. That was never an option in my mind.

Like I said before if it works fantastic. If it doesn't I'll just return the keyboards to Walmart. Another reason why they're a better choice to buy from by the way. They don't threaten to go scorched earth on your account if you don't want something.
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Do as you like. As an aside, I've never understood why people perceive gift cards as some higher form of payment, like they magically make costs vanish:

"I used a $50 gift card to pay for a $39.99 game, so I paid $0!"

"I bought a $19.99 game and used a $10 gift card on it, so I only paid $9.99+tax!"

No, you didn't. You still paid $39.99 and $19.99 (with applicable tax). You just did so across two payment methods.

 
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Vigilante said:
Do as you like. As an aside, I've never understood why people perceive gift cards as some higher form of payment, like they magically make costs vanish
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I think he is talking about not spending cash, which I can relate to. I don't like to spend cash when I can use credit instead, even if it might cost me more.

 
Still you had to have used cash to get the credit, so at least factor that in next time you think "oh I have a $50 GC that I got from trading in games that I bought at $10 and I'll use it on a $50 to get the game free!" You still spent $10.

 
Konfusion said:
I think he is talking about not spending cash, which I can relate to. I don't like to spend cash when I can use credit instead, even if it might cost me more.
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I get that, but I consider gift card credit as part of my current balance. If there was a new game I wanted that released at $59.99, I'd wait for a sale or deal. Even if I had enough gift card credit to cover the full $59.99 price, I'd wait for a sale/deal. Thanks to my adhering to that, I haven't had to pay cash for anything at Gamestop or Best Buy for years.

YellowGameboyColor said:
Still you had to have used cash to get the credit, so at least factor that in next time you think "oh I have a $50 GC that I got from trading in games that I bought at $10 and I'll use it on a $50 to get the game free!" You still spent $10.
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Exactly.

 
People that send keyboards only are asshats. The keyboard is not acceptable any way you look at it. The game comes bundled with the keyboard and the game is essential to playing the game. If you can't even send a game, then just don't do it. It's that simple. Don't try to scam Amazon because you're an asshat. /end rant

 
I'm witchu guys and I haven't spent actual money in GS or BBY in a while but (not directed at you guys) people need to stop saying they get stuff for free when there is always a cost. Unless you were given that GC by someone else, money was still spent to get that GC.

 
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People that send keyboards only are asshats. The keyboard is not acceptable any way you look at it. The game comes bundled with the keyboard and the game is essential to playing the game. If you can't even send a game, then just don't do it. It's that simple. Don't try to scam Amazon because you're an asshat. /end rant
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can someone list the dimension of the original retail box of the keyboard? i am debating to get it from GS and save $6 but only if i have a box that will fit the keyboard, or pay $6 more and get it from AMZ :D 

 
Vigilante said:
Do as you like. As an aside, I've never understood why people perceive gift cards as some higher form of payment, like they magically make costs vanish:

"I used a $50 gift card to pay for a $39.99 game, so I paid $0!"

"I bought a $19.99 game and used a $10 gift card on it, so I only paid $9.99+tax!"

No, you didn't. You still paid $39.99 and $19.99 (with applicable tax). You just did so across two payment methods.
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this this this this.

Hate when people do that!!!

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
I'm witchu guys and I haven't spent actual money in GS or BBY in a while but (not directed at you guys) people need to stop saying they get stuff for free when there is always a cost. Unless you were given that GC by someone else, money was still spent to get that GC.
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Yup. So annoying when people do that.

"Good deal OP, but I got it last week for only $10." -- not mentioning that he paid the other $55 with gift cards...

If it's money/credit that can be spent on something else, then it counts as part of your cost.

 
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