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:

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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.

Post away!

 
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May not be of interest to anyone else but I just looked it up so I thought I'd share - AFS = Amazon Fulfillment Services.  I still think that noram just changed names, but I didn't realize they actually had 'amazon' in their name now.

 
dorkyden said:
PS i guess thats prt of the trade in xbox game and get xbox one game for 9.99. but it sounds like it could make the total TIV higher than $50?
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Seems possible, if they don't tank the values on purpose. Splinter Cell and Saints Row 4 are both over $30 right now, so assuming the new releases on your list are $30, you're getting back $55. Not too shabby...

 
dorkyden said:
when i locked in madden 25 anniversary for xbox, i qualified for this promo

Congratulations. Items in this trade-in may qualify you for the following promotions:

  • Trade in FIFA 14 for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward FIFA 14 on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Need for Speed Rivals for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Need for Speed Rivals on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Madden NFL 25 for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Battlefield 4 for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Battlefield 4 on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Call of Duty: Ghosts for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Call of Duty: Ghosts on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in NBA 2K14 for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward NBA 2K14 on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )
  • Trade in Watch Dogs for Xbox 360 and get a $25 bonus credit toward Watch Dogs on Xbox One. (Restrictions apply )


PS i guess thats prt of the trade in xbox game and get xbox one game for 9.99. but it sounds like it could make the total TIV higher than $50?
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I'm kind of confused by all this.

I locked in the Madden Anniversary for $52 yesterday -- so if I trade it in, I get $52 AND $25 bonus credit for trading it in??

Or is it simply that I'd get $52, *and* the ability to buy the Madden Xbox One version for $10? (which is what I thought the point of the "xbox/xbox one $10" promo was?)

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it just for the Sunday Ticket offer...

 
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phantomfriar2002 said:
I'm kind of confused by all this.

I locked in the Madden Anniversary for $52 yesterday -- so if I trade it in, I get $52 AND $25 bonus credit for trading it in??

Or is it simply that I'd get $52, *and* the ability to buy the Madden Xbox One version for $10? (which is what I thought the point of the "xbox/xbox one $10" promo was?)

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it just for the Sunday Ticket offer...
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The $25 bonus would only be able to be used towards Madden for the Xbox One.

 
Wow, my Pinball for PS3 got rejected too.

I locked in two, sent one, and one said 'unacceptable' and the other said 'wrong item'--smh 

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It says 

  • Disc missing
wth

 
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Miami Flash15 said:
The $25 bonus would only be able to be used towards Madden for the Xbox One.
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So essentially, it's like spending $100, keeping the Sunday Ticket, trading it in for $52. Then $25 off Madden for the Xbox One. Is that how it goes?

If that's accurate, then it'd be like getting ST for $48 (100 purchase, 52 trade-in), and $35 for Madden for the Xbox One...total for ST and Madden Xbox One would ULTIMATELY be $83 (or $17 off the $100 purchase price).

Yes I suck at math, please tell me if this is wrong lol

 
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I wonder how much bank these graders are getting by jacking everyone's disks.

Joking, of course. I imagine (and hope) all these reports of "missing disks" and whatnot are just cookie cutter descriptions for "we didn't take this item and don't really want to give a detailed explanation as to why."

 
I would love to send them an email saying the disc was in there, but after hearing all these stories about Amazon banning people, I'm too afraid to do so. 

 
How many trades have you been sending in each week?  Maybe they're flagging accounts?  Trying to discourage you from trading in?  Sounds bizarre they would say no disc...

 
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CaseX said:
How many trades have you been sending in each week? Maybe they're flagging accounts? Trying to discourage you from trading in? Sounds bizarre they would say no disc...
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I've sent quite a handful each week over the past 2-3 weeks.

Maybe that could be something, but I doubt it. Sucks. Now I can't return Pinball so I'm stuck with it. Will just send it in again once value jumps. I know there was a disc inside, because, well yeah, because...

 
handsomepete said:
May not be of interest to anyone else but I just looked it up so I thought I'd share - AFS = Amazon Fulfillment Services. I still think that noram just changed names, but I didn't realize they actually had 'amazon' in their name now.
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Maybe Amazon just bought them out or something.

 
My juiced 2 got returned back no disc when I sent it in with a good condition, now I'm screwed with the game and the value is now worthless. I should just write refused on their package and make them keep it just makes me so mad.

 
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eej1422 said:
My juiced 2 got returned back as not acceptable when I sent it in with a good condition, now I'm screwed with the game and the value is now worthless. I should just write refused on their package and make them keep it just makes me so mad.
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they don't keep the game if you do that.

I'm in the same boat. This stinks.

 
eej1422 said:
My juiced 2 got returned back no disc when I sent it in with a good condition, now I'm screwed with the game and the value is now worthless. I should just write refused on their package and make them keep it just makes me so mad.
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Take a video of you opening the box and the game, if there's a disk in there you can contact Amazon and see if they'll do anything.

 
Idc about Rock Rev getting rejected, because that wasn't guaranteed and only a $2 investment, but Pinball is the same game and to say disc missing, idk--just annoying...

 
Miami Flash15 said:
they don't keep the game if you do that.

I'm in the same boat. This stinks.
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This is the second time I have gotten screwed by them I sent in black ops 2 last November like new condition and it was returned not acceptable broken case with a slash in it. I'm pretty sure they just damaged it at their warehouse that was my first game trade in too. At least my care package finally got approved today and it wasn't damaged by them.

 
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eej1422 said:
This is the second time I have gotten screwed by them I sent in black ops 2 last November like new condition and it was returned not acceptable broken case with a slash in it. I'm pretty sure they just damaged it at their warehouse was my first game trade in too. At least my care package finally got approved today and it wasn't damaged by them.
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unless UPS destroyed it, then idk what to do. I'll wait for it to return and see what to do then.

I just don't like contacting them incase they ban me lol

 
hrm ... sounds like there may be some type of block by a specific grader or two.  At least 3 different people have just been rejected for "no disc."  What's interesting is that the Juiced rejection wasn't part of any bundle.  Me thinks that "Joe Smith" has processed a ton of the same trade in's from various cags and just became fed up with giving inflated TIV's on old titles that can be readily found.  Let's face it, something got borked in AMZ's TIV algorithm.  There used to be a cap of $30 on any non-console game.  Now that's no longer the case.  A rash of TIV's have mysteriously jumped so with all the increased trade activity lately, something was bound to happen.  I'm not telling anybody to cease trade-in's.  Just pointing out that I think the risk of failure has gone up now.
 
Donut2922 said:
hrm ... sounds like there may be some type of block by a specific grader or two. At least 3 different people have just been rejected for "no disc." What's interesting is that the Juiced rejection wasn't part of any bundle. Me thinks that "Joe Smith" has processed a ton of the same trade in's from various cags and just became fed up with giving inflated TIV's on old titles that can be readily found. Let's face it, something got borked in AMZ's TIV algorithm. There used to be a cap of $30 on any non-console game. Now that's no longer the case. A rash of TIV's have mysteriously jumped so with all the increased trade activity lately, something was bound to happen. I'm not telling anybody to cease trade-in's. Just pointing out that I think the risk of failure has gone up now.
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Yeah, other than these TR CEs that are processing I only have about $30 of risk out to them at the moment and even if one of them work out it will be a break even situation. If they don't then oh well and will probably lay off the risky trades for a while.

 
utter bs i got my legit facebreaker/stoked rejected for missing disk and when i get it back behold complete copies of both games i contact amz cs i get my account noted and get the full amount but cmon its not my fault your affiliate rejects things for bs reasons like missing disk or when things are wrong in their systems

 
Donut2922 said:
hrm ... sounds like there may be some type of block by a specific grader or two. At least 3 different people have just been rejected for "no disc." What's interesting is that the Juiced rejection wasn't part of any bundle. Me thinks that "Joe Smith" has processed a ton of the same trade in's from various cags and just became fed up with giving inflated TIV's on old titles that can be readily found. Let's face it, something got borked in AMZ's TIV algorithm. There used to be a cap of $30 on any non-console game. Now that's no longer the case. A rash of TIV's have mysteriously jumped so with all the increased trade activity lately, something was bound to happen. I'm not telling anybody to cease trade-in's. Just pointing out that I think the risk of failure has gone up now.
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The problem i believe is people sending games in with the damn gamestop sticker still on the case

Even if it's an acceptable disc, tear the stickers off and the generic gamestop cover art.

 
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doc_j88 said:
The problem i believe is people sending games in with the damn gamestop sticker still on the case

Even if it's an acceptable disc, tear the stickers off and the generic gamestop cover art.
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I usually goo gone them off just out of consideration of whomever might be stuck cleaning it but I have also sent stuff in with the stickers and not had a problem so like most things probably depends largely on the person who inspects it.

 
Damn now I'm nervous and I'm gonna need a miracle  :pray: . I have about $420 worth of trades in 6 seperate transactions on my way to them. The biggest 1 is for close to $200 so I'm hoping to at least get that. I would  like to get at least 3/4 of what I'm expecting so hopefully these hiccups that are happening with other will stop by the time they are being graded.

 
boogie4114 said:
Damn now I'm nervous and I'm gonna need a miracle :pray: . I have about $420 worth of trades in 6 seperate transactions on my way to them. The biggest 1 is for close to $200 so I'm hoping to at least get that. I would like to get at least 3/4 of what I'm expecting so hopefully these hiccups that are happening with other will stop by the time they are being graded.
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Other than the annoyance of having to use so much in shipping material that's why I send most of my stuff individually in the hope that even if one thing ends up with someone that's going to be hyper critical the other stuff might go to someone else.

 
phantomfriar2002 said:
I'm kind of confused by all this.

I locked in the Madden Anniversary for $52 yesterday -- so if I trade it in, I get $52 AND $25 bonus credit for trading it in??

Or is it simply that I'd get $52, *and* the ability to buy the Madden Xbox One version for $10? (which is what I thought the point of the "xbox/xbox one $10" promo was?)

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it just for the Sunday Ticket offer...
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Can't you redeem the sunday ticket then trade it in?

 
Can someone explain why this pass thing is so hot?  (I'm not a football fan though my cousin is.  Wondering if I can help him in any way.)

Game costs $100.  I know TIV is much lower now, but assume yesterday's TIV of $52 (or BB's TIV of $45).  So after trade in, you're paying $45 to $48 to watch football for a year.  It's a slight discount from their website's price of $60 (for 5 months).  Is this a good deal?

 
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boogie4114 said:
Damn now I'm nervous and I'm gonna need a miracle :pray: . I have about $420 worth of trades in 6 seperate transactions on my way to them. The biggest 1 is for close to $200 so I'm hoping to at least get that. I would like to get at least 3/4 of what I'm expecting so hopefully these hiccups that are happening with other will stop by the time they are being graded.
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The real question is, how much did you pay for all that?

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Other than the annoyance of having to use so much in shipping material that's why I send most of my stuff individually in the hope that even if one thing ends up with someone that's going to be hyper critical the other stuff might go to someone else.
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Well here is how I broke down the trades.

1 Shipment with 9 games.

1 shipment with 4 games.

4 shipments with 2 games which most were 2 of the same game.

I'm hoping it gets to seperate parts of their facility and graded by different people to greater my chances.

 
gogomo said:
Can someone explain why this pass thing is so hot? (I'm not a football fan though my cousin is. Wondering if I can help him in any way.)

Game costs $100. I know TIV is much lower now, but assume yesterday's TIV of $52 (or BB's TIV of $45). So after trade in, you're paying $45 to $48 to watch football for a year. It's a slight discount from their website's price of $60 (for 5 months). Is this a good deal?
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Because normally you have to subscribe to DirectTV just to be able to buy Sunday Ticket which is like another $200 on top of your existing DirectTV bill. This lets you watch it all the games, except local broadcasts, live on any PC/tablet/cell phone without having to pay for DirectTV. If you like football it's well worth it for $40.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Because normally you have to subscribe to DirectTV just to be able to buy Sunday Ticket which is like another $200 on top of your existing DirectTV bill. This lets you watch it all the games, except local broadcasts, live on any PC/tablet/cell phone without having to pay for DirectTV. If you like football it's well worth it for $40.
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Oh wow. No wonder. I'll see if he's interested. Thanks!!

 
beetlegum said:
The real question is, how much did you pay for all that?
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Let's see.

$3.xx for 2 Wanted and Fight Nights

$5.25 for 2 Supreme Commanders

$7.19 for 2 Afrikas and Raiden Fighter Aces and Trivial Pursuit Xbox 360's

$9.xx for a Baja, 2 Trivial Pursuit Pursuit PS3

$10.80 for World Series Poker,Kung Fu Panda 2, Juiced 2 and Ben 10's

$12.95 for 2 Top Gun Hybrids

All Gamestop credit and no tax so you do the math.

 
I'm really not sure how they just downgraded one of my Champions of Norrath.  I bought them directly from them in good condition and both were absolutely perfect like I had bought them brand new.  The reason?  Original packaging missing which is a load of crap and then some.

 
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Yeah, other than these TR CEs that are processing I only have about $30 of risk out to them at the moment and even if one of them work out it will be a break even situation. If they don't then oh well and will probably lay off the risky trades for a while.
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My TR CEs went from not recieved to accepted today. Got the full $150, plus $12.50 or so for a God of War Saga. Got the GoW Saga from Best buy for 9.99 during their sale and have been on the edge of whether to keep it or not. Sold the two I got without artwork for 15 each on ebay. The one I traded in had artwork but no manual. Not much, but I didn't want to deal with eBay this time. I do no know if it originally came with one or not but I put a note in there that said "didn't come with manual, available online" and got the full good value for it. I got the TR CE's from Gamestop via SAVR shipping and opened them, took out the codes, and sent them off. No problems here.

Of course I also got my Defiance CE's accepted, (a PS3 I got from amazon as a rental that I only made $5 bucks on weeks before the GS sale and 1 PS3 and 2 Xbox 360's from gamestop sent together) so maybe Amazon just likes me.

Also had both my LN AWD Champions of Norrath accepted as good as well. One of these days my luck will run out and I think it may be soon . . .

 
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boogie4114 said:
Let's see.

$3.xx for 2 Wanted and Fight Nights

$5.25 for 2 Supreme Commanders

$7.19 for 2 Afrikas and Raiden Fighter Aces and Trivial Pursuit Xbox 360's

$9.xx for a Baja, 2 Trivial Pursuit Pursuit PS3

$10.80 for World Series Poker,Kung Fu Panda 2, Juiced 2 and Ben 10's

$12.95 for 2 Top Gun Hybrids

All Gamestop credit and no tax so you do the math.
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You sure took awhile to send some of those in. Guess Im different I send mine out immediately. I don't like credit in limbo and I also fear the influx of the same game from many people to weigh on their decisions to reject or not. I sent Supreme Commander, Dynasty warriors, and a few other things from your list about a week and a half ago. All have been accepted as I hoped. I guess I should add I clean every case very well and remove all stickers to where it looks like they were never there. Only have King Fu High Impact im waiting on.

 
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