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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:
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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Bye bye Champions of Norrath for PS2.  Prefer to get rid of this greatest hits edition anyway and maybe pick up a black label on eBay for half the current TIV.

 
I just traded in ACIII and its my first time ever trading to Amazon. I printed the shipping label and everything and brought it to a UPS Store. I didn't have package or anything so the guy measured the game and took the label and I was charged $6.xx for it. Is this correct? I thought it was free or do I need to provide my own box/package for that?
 
Miami_13 said:
I just traded in ACIII and its my first time ever trading to Amazon. I printed the shipping label and everything and brought it to a UPS Store. I didn't have package or anything so the guy measured the game and took the label and I was charged $6.xx for it. Is this correct? I thought it was free or do I need to provide my own box/package for that?
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Have to provide your own packaging, the label just covers the shipping itself.

aem said:
Bye bye Champions of Norrath for PS2. Prefer to get rid of this greatest hits edition anyway and maybe pick up a black label on eBay for half the current TIV.
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Was just thinking the other night while playing Skylanders how good that game was and wish another studio would take up Snowblind's legacy of great console ARPGs. Almost tempts me into using the bonus on Diablo 3 except for the knowledge of all the ick with the PC version.

 
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Miami_13 said:
I just traded in ACIII and its my first time ever trading to Amazon. I printed the shipping label and everything and brought it to a UPS Store. I didn't have package or anything so the guy measured the game and took the label and I was charged $6.xx for it. Is this correct? I thought it was free or do I need to provide my own box/package for that?
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Don't let UPS rip you off again bro.

Walmart sells boxes for $0.40

They tried to sell me a very small box for $5-$6 and i laughed at them

 
Yeah :D I pick up the small boxes at Walmart / Meijer for under $1, put some packing peanuts / material around the game, and seal it up. UPS likes to charge a lot just for boxes. Bubble mailers are another cheap option, but I always worry about the game case getting smushed that way.

Heck, sometimes you can re-use the boxes Amazon uses to ship their games :)

 
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Miami_13 said:
I just traded in ACIII and its my first time ever trading to Amazon. I printed the shipping label and everything and brought it to a UPS Store. I didn't have package or anything so the guy measured the game and took the label and I was charged $6.xx for it. Is this correct? I thought it was free or do I need to provide my own box/package for that?
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Don't let UPS rip you off again bro.

Walmart sells boxes for $0.40

They tried to sell me a very small box for $5-$6 and i laughed at them
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Thanks for the heads up man. I'll head to Walmart and pick up a bunch of small boxes.
 
Royalmailers.com / Size #1 Poly Bubble Mailers - 100 pack for $26.99 free shipping. woot

 that's what i have used past 3-4 years and they sometimes have deals and fit 1-2 games nicely.

 
Zolor23 said:
I just re-use the bubble mailers that I get from buying games. Basically a constant supply for me :p
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Yep, I just open all my packages carefully and save the best stuff. Haven't bought shipping material in like 5 years.

ckc4043 said:
Excuse me. I am sorry. I mea.
Which game do you guys preoder by using this credit most? I am on the fence now. Which game will not drop its price quickly?
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This is what I'm torn on myself. I think Grand Theft Auto V is the most likely candidate to hold it's price and not see a big sale until after the holidays, look at the price that GTA4 still commands and how seldom it's on sale even being over 5 years old. Tales of Xillia is a possibility as well since this series while growing in popularity isn't mainstream enough to get a big sale and Tales of Graces has held a respectable value a year later. Destiny is the biggest unknown in this, both in quality and whether Activision believes it's going to be so big that they don't need to discount it; at the same time though we've seen sales on the last two CODs though usually only about $10 off. Beyond Two Souls falls into a similar nebulous status as well, could go either way in terms of quality but could see a nice sale to help move systems as it's one of Sony's main exclusives this year.

Personally, I think Dragon's Crown, Dark Souls 2, Need for Speed Rivals, the sports games, Arkham Origins, Diablo 3, AC4, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs are all locks for a $20 discount within the first two months or by Christmas at the latest.

At the moment I'm probably between GTA V and Tales of Xillia.

 
yeah, its GTA V for me.  I think it will be the Skyrim of this holiday season.  Skyrim only saw a $10 discount I believe before Christmas when it released, and I expect similar for GTA V.  Plus, the small savings will not be worth dealing with Black Friday crowds where everyone will want it.  Would much rather take the preorder discount here and enjoy the game for 2 months without dealing with any crowds.

 
GamerDude316 said:
yeah, its GTA V for me. I think it will be the Skyrim of this holiday season. Skyrim only saw a $10 discount I believe before Christmas when it released, and I expect similar for GTA V. Plus, the small savings will not be worth dealing with Black Friday crowds where everyone will want it. Would much rather take the preorder discount here and enjoy the game for 2 months without dealing with any crowds.
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That's why I still don't have Skyrim, kept waiting and it never dropped and now that it is it's not worth it and may as well wait for the LE to see some sales! (I'm never getting Skyrim am I?) GTA has that historical precedence going for it, there hasn't been a bad entry in the series and they could raise the price every now and again for giggles and it's not going to drop out of the top 5 in sales for months.

 
Traded in Dishonored :360: for 22 with bonus, and realized Amazon was giving 21 for Madden.  Plan to grab Pikmin 3 for cheap, all time favorite from Cube era. 

 
amusedtoe said:
Zolor23 said:
I just re-use the bubble mailers that I get from buying games. Basically a constant supply for me :p
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Yep, I just open all my packages carefully and save the best stuff. Haven't bought shipping material in like 5 years.

ckc4043 said:
Excuse me. I am sorry. I mea.
Which game do you guys preoder by using this credit most? I am on the fence now. Which game will not drop its price quickly?
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This is what I'm torn on myself. I think Grand Theft Auto V is the most likely candidate to hold it's price and not see a big sale until after the holidays, look at the price that GTA4 still commands and how seldom it's on sale even being over 5 years old. Tales of Xillia is a possibility as well since this series while growing in popularity isn't mainstream enough to get a big sale and Tales of Graces has held a respectable value a year later. Destiny is the biggest unknown in this, both in quality and whether Activision believes it's going to be so big that they don't need to discount it; at the same time though we've seen sales on the last two CODs though usually only about $10 off. Beyond Two Souls falls into a similar nebulous status as well, could go either way in terms of quality but could see a nice sale to help move systems as it's one of Sony's main exclusives this year.

Personally, I think Dragon's Crown, Dark Souls 2, Need for Speed Rivals, the sports games, Arkham Origins, Diablo 3, AC4, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs are all locks for a $20 discount within the first two months or by Christmas at the latest.

At the moment I'm probably between GTA V and Tales of Xillia.

I see. Thank you for your opinion. Actually, you think only the price of GTAV can be held for the MSRP for a longer time? I am afraid some game will drop fast like Dead island Riptie. Therefore, I am so afraid that I will waste these credits in a game that the price plunges. I am thinking to get GTA5 and diablo 3 since these two games are not close to black friday. but anyways, I am still on the fence. What do you guys think?
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amusedtoe said:
GamerDude316 said:
yeah, its GTA V for me. I think it will be the Skyrim of this holiday season. Skyrim only saw a $10 discount I believe before Christmas when it released, and I expect similar for GTA V. Plus, the small savings will not be worth dealing with Black Friday crowds where everyone will want it. Would much rather take the preorder discount here and enjoy the game for 2 months without dealing with any crowds.
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That's why I still don't have Skyrim, kept waiting and it never dropped and now that it is it's not worth it and may as well wait for the LE to see some sales! (I'm never getting Skyrim am I?) GTA has that historical precedence going for it, there hasn't been a bad entry in the series and they could raise the price every now and again for giggles and it's not going to drop out of the top 5 in sales for months.
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Skyrim has seen several sales now though (I know it hit $9.99 on the MS Store a couple times, usually $29.99 at other retailers), and the DLC has all been at least half off in the XBL marketplace. The Legendary edition won't drop much this year.

Anyway, I bought MLB 2k12 on clearance at Target for this promotion and locked in the trade already. Unfortunately since I decided to actually play the game first I found myself enjoying it! Now I'm not sure I want to trade it in.

I also locked in Far Cry 3 for $21.xx yesterday since I just got a copy last week at Target pricematching when Amazon briefly listed the price at $19.99. But I do really want to play that as well...good thing this promotion goes until 6/30 gives me a little time to decide. Maybe I'll snag FC3 again and send that copy off, I would still be making a profit afterall...

 
Can i trade in my ps3 killzone 3 bundle in "like new" condition even though i dont have the original USB cable? I was just going to put a random one in there and hope they dont notice the difference.

 
Spriker said:
Can i trade in my ps3 killzone 3 bundle in "like new" condition even though i dont have the original USB cable? I was just going to put a random one in there and hope they dont notice the difference.
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If everything else, including the packaging, is in that condition you can certainly try because it is just a generic USB cable that's included with the PS3, no Sony markings or anything, and if you select return downgraded items if they reject it for that at least you'll get it back.

 
Scholarly_Sam said:
My item has been processing since 6/10; I think this is the longest its taken for me ever.
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It might be stuck/lost in processing. Amazon CS will make you wait 30 days from the date of trade-in submission then just credit you Amazon promo credit to cover the trade. It's happened to me twice before and those two orders are still showing in my account as "Processing" despite being 3 and 7 months old respectively. ..
 
On the other hand, isn't it better if the game comes with other discounts later as well? Since Amazon pre-order applies all future discounts and bonuses. I remember FF-XIII-2 had a $20 pre-order bonus, right? If it's the same for Lightening returns, you'd get the game for $30.

Also, do you think Bestbuy will have another round of $20 cert for pre-order this year? If so, GTA V is very likely to be one of them. When can we know about BB's promotion? There's also newegg. If you need to pay tax to Amazon but not Newegg, then -$10 can't beat newegg when they have any promo.

amusedtoe said:
ckc4043 said:
Excuse me. I am sorry. I mea.
Which game do you guys preoder by using this credit most? I am on the fence now. Which game will not drop its price quickly?
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This is what I'm torn on myself. I think Grand Theft Auto V is the most likely candidate to hold it's price and not see a big sale until after the holidays, look at the price that GTA4 still commands and how seldom it's on sale even being over 5 years old. Tales of Xillia is a possibility as well since this series while growing in popularity isn't mainstream enough to get a big sale and Tales of Graces has held a respectable value a year later. Destiny is the biggest unknown in this, both in quality and whether Activision believes it's going to be so big that they don't need to discount it; at the same time though we've seen sales on the last two CODs though usually only about $10 off. Beyond Two Souls falls into a similar nebulous status as well, could go either way in terms of quality but could see a nice sale to help move systems as it's one of Sony's main exclusives this year.

Personally, I think Dragon's Crown, Dark Souls 2, Need for Speed Rivals, the sports games, Arkham Origins, Diablo 3, AC4, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs are all locks for a $20 discount within the first two months or by Christmas at the latest.

At the moment I'm probably between GTA V and Tales of Xillia.
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Ugh, still not taking The Last Of Us for trade-in. Love the game but I won't play it again and I don't care about the multiplayer.

 
Mugatu said:
Ugh, still not taking The Last Of Us for trade-in. Love the game but I won't play it again and I don't care about the multiplayer.
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This is exactly what I came to this thread to wonder about. :) I'm enjoying the game but I don't see myself replaying it any time soon, so I'll probably be looking to trade it in soon when it's still at peak value. Is it normal for Amazon not to post a trade-in value for several days?

Anyway, traded in Rage, Fable III, and White Knight Chronicles II the other day for the $10 preorder bonus, which is now applied to Saints Row IV. :D

 
Thank you for your opinion. Actually, you think only the price of GTAV can be held for the MSRP for a longer time? I am afraid some game will drop fast like Dead island Riptie. Therefore, I am so afraid that I will waste these credits in a game that the price plunges. I am thinking to get GTA5 and diablo 3 since these two games are not close to black friday. but anyways, I am still on the fence. What do you guys think?
 
ckc4043 said:
Thank you for your opinion. Actually, you think only the price of GTAV can be held for the MSRP for a longer time? I am afraid some game will drop fast like Dead island Riptie. Therefore, I am so afraid that I will waste these credits in a game that the price plunges. I am thinking to get GTA5 and diablo 3 since these two games are not close to black friday. but anyways, I am still on the fence. What do you guys think?
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Diablo 3 will go on sale within a few weeks- it was never a franchise for console gamers

GTA5 will sell so much between September and new console release in November it won't be cheaper anywhere
 
Mugatu said:
Ugh, still not taking The Last Of Us for trade-in. Love the game but I won't play it again and I don't care about the multiplayer.
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Hang in there, amazon has been decent with newer stuff lately. bby has it at about $29 after bonuses, gs has it at $26 base, hopefully amazon comes through on it.
 
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Donut2922 said:
aem said:
lol so AWD has lots of cheap copies of The Crow (UMD) in stock. Still high TIV.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002ROJFXK/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&sr=1-1

7 Like New for $6.68
4 Acceptable for $5.35
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Fwiw, my trade in got rejected last week. I requested acceptable and got ” wrong item”
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Tell me about it. 1 rejected for wrong item and 1 rejected for severe damage. Yeah right.
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Normally I'd call CS but since it was cheap and the TIV value held I opted to just wait for the return and resend once I get it back.
 
Alright, so this is interesting. 

I sent in a trade hella late, like 5 days before it expires late to see what they'd do, and they received on the 19th, and the trade in-s expired on the 21st and the 22nd respectively. They just marked my trade ins as received, and then rejected both of them for being late. Then this morning they then marked them received and gave me a gift card. Even though the item has been rejected. 

 
I'm confused about this bonus credit. Do I have to pre-order the game before I send my new game in or do I need to wait to pre-order until the game trade in is processed? I don't know that they'll process it by the 30th.

amusedtoe said:
Zolor23 said:
I just re-use the bubble mailers that I get from buying games. Basically a constant supply for me :p
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Yep, I just open all my packages carefully and save the best stuff. Haven't bought shipping material in like 5 years.

ckc4043 said:
Excuse me. I am sorry. I mea.
Which game do you guys preoder by using this credit most? I am on the fence now. Which game will not drop its price quickly?
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This is what I'm torn on myself. I think Grand Theft Auto V is the most likely candidate to hold it's price and not see a big sale until after the holidays, look at the price that GTA4 still commands and how seldom it's on sale even being over 5 years old. Tales of Xillia is a possibility as well since this series while growing in popularity isn't mainstream enough to get a big sale and Tales of Graces has held a respectable value a year later. Destiny is the biggest unknown in this, both in quality and whether Activision believes it's going to be so big that they don't need to discount it; at the same time though we've seen sales on the last two CODs though usually only about $10 off. Beyond Two Souls falls into a similar nebulous status as well, could go either way in terms of quality but could see a nice sale to help move systems as it's one of Sony's main exclusives this year.

Personally, I think Dragon's Crown, Dark Souls 2, Need for Speed Rivals, the sports games, Arkham Origins, Diablo 3, AC4, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs are all locks for a $20 discount within the first two months or by Christmas at the latest.

At the moment I'm probably between GTA V and Tales of Xillia.
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I'm sure those games will drop but the ones on new consoles have a way of maintaining their values for longer. If you look back at the 360 launch and look at what Kameo was selling for a year later for example, you'd be surprised.

 
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Blaster man said:
I'm confused about this bonus credit. Do I have to pre-order the game before I send my new game in or do I need to wait to pre-order until the game trade in is processed? I don't know that they'll process it by the 30th.
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Once they process the trade the credit will become available in your account, so you have to pre-order it AFTER they credit you. The credit is then available until August 30th I believe.

 
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amusedtoe said:
Blaster man said:
I'm confused about this bonus credit. Do I have to pre-order the game before I send my new game in or do I need to wait to pre-order until the game trade in is processed? I don't know that they'll process it by the 30th.
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Once they process the trade the credit will become available in your account, so you have to pre-order it AFTER they credit you. The credit is then available until August 30th I believe.
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Okay thanks. I've done trade ins before but never one with a bonus like this so it was a bit confusing to me. I'm going to use mine to get Watchdogs for PS4. That's the only game I'm getting for it. If it drops in price then so be it but I need at least one game. I'm probably not buying anything else for it for a year. Originally I wasn't going to buy a console till after the first hardware revision but I want to support Sony.

 
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Blaster man said:
Okay thanks. I've done trade ins before but never one with a bonus like this so it was a bit confusing to me. I'm going to use mine to get Watchdogs for PS4. That's the only game I'm getting for it. If it drops in price then so be it but I need at least one game. I'm probably not buying anything else for it for a year. Originally I wasn't going to buy a console till after the first hardware revision but I want to support Sony.
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I'll try to refrain from pointing out that's probably not the best reason to buy a new $400 console when it likely won't look tons better than the current gen version. ;) I don't think you'll have to worry a lot about PS4/Xone software seeing huge price cuts, unless it's a garbage title that bombs, just because there's not enough titles in the first year that anyone feels the pressure to.

 
amusedtoe said:
Blaster man said:
Okay thanks. I've done trade ins before but never one with a bonus like this so it was a bit confusing to me. I'm going to use mine to get Watchdogs for PS4. That's the only game I'm getting for it. If it drops in price then so be it but I need at least one game. I'm probably not buying anything else for it for a year. Originally I wasn't going to buy a console till after the first hardware revision but I want to support Sony.
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I'll try to refrain from pointing out that's probably not the best reason to buy a new $400 console when it likely won't look tons better than the current gen version. ;) I don't think you'll have to worry a lot about PS4/Xone software seeing huge price cuts, unless it's a garbage title that bombs, just because there's not enough titles in the first year that anyone feels the pressure to.
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Don't worry, I"m well aware but again, I want to support them since they didn't have the DRM. Supposedly Watchdogs looks a lot better on next gen stuff (based on what I read at least), of course we won't know if that's true for a while. It's not like I can't buy all the consoles, I just chose not to. I'm listening to the current "TheVergeCast" and they have Chris Grant on there saying that Apple TV might completely disrupt the console market because they're going to have controller support and it might launch with hundreds of games and have thousands of games after a year. Not really a discussion that belongs in this thread but in terms of games devaluing, if they disrupt the console market like they did the laptop market, we might see game values turn to shit real fast.

 
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amusedtoe said:
Zolor23 said:
I just re-use the bubble mailers that I get from buying games. Basically a constant supply for me :p
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Yep, I just open all my packages carefully and save the best stuff. Haven't bought shipping material in like 5 years.

ckc4043 said:
Excuse me. I am sorry. I mea.
Which game do you guys preoder by using this credit most? I am on the fence now. Which game will not drop its price quickly?
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This is what I'm torn on myself. I think Grand Theft Auto V is the most likely candidate to hold it's price and not see a big sale until after the holidays, look at the price that GTA4 still commands and how seldom it's on sale even being over 5 years old. Tales of Xillia is a possibility as well since this series while growing in popularity isn't mainstream enough to get a big sale and Tales of Graces has held a respectable value a year later. Destiny is the biggest unknown in this, both in quality and whether Activision believes it's going to be so big that they don't need to discount it; at the same time though we've seen sales on the last two CODs though usually only about $10 off. Beyond Two Souls falls into a similar nebulous status as well, could go either way in terms of quality but could see a nice sale to help move systems as it's one of Sony's main exclusives this year.

Personally, I think Dragon's Crown, Dark Souls 2, Need for Speed Rivals, the sports games, Arkham Origins, Diablo 3, AC4, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs are all locks for a $20 discount within the first two months or by Christmas at the latest.

At the moment I'm probably between GTA V and Tales of Xillia.
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I'm sure those games will drop but the ones on new consoles have a way of maintaining their values for longer. If you look back at the 360 launch and look at what Kameo was selling for a year later for example, you'd be surprised.

Mostly the games will drop if they have DLC planned like GTAIV and the game will sell a ton anyways, so after the month there should be people on the fence/cant afford that see a deal pop up for $50 or something.







Blaster man said:
Don't worry, I"m well aware but again, I want to support them since they didn't have the DRM. Supposedly Watchdogs looks a lot better on next gen stuff (based on what I read at least), of course we won't know if that's true for a while. It's not like I can't buy all the consoles, I just chose not to. I'm listening to the current "TheVergeCast" and they have Chris Grant on there saying that Apple TV might completely disrupt the console market because they're going to have controller support and it might launch with hundreds of games and have thousands of games after a year. Not really a discussion that belongs in this thread but in terms of games devaluing, if they disrupt the console market like they did the laptop market, we might see game values turn to shit real fast.





Okay thanks. I've done trade ins before but never one with a bonus like this so it was a bit confusing to me. I'm going to use mine to get Watchdogs for PS4. That's the only game I'm getting for it. If it drops in price then so be it but I need at least one game. I'm probably not buying anything else for it for a year. Originally I wasn't going to buy a console till after the first hardware revision but I want to support Sony.
I'll try to refrain from pointing out that's probably not the best reason to buy a new $400 console when it likely won't look tons better than the current gen version. ;) I don't think you'll have to worry a lot about PS4/Xone software seeing huge price cuts, unless it's a garbage title that bombs, just because there's not enough titles in the first year that anyone feels the pressure to
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It also has another 60 minutes of gameplay on PS4 which some of the games have been doing lately. Im definitely getting it on PS4, but I was considering the Wii U for a bit. Definitely not One, im not even getting it.

Also, i hate quoting on here now.

 
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Donut2922 said:
aem said:
lol so AWD has lots of cheap copies of The Crow (UMD) in stock. Still high TIV.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002ROJFXK/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&sr=1-1

7 Like New for $6.68
4 Acceptable for $5.35
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Fwiw, my trade in got rejected last week. I requested acceptable and got ” wrong item”
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Weird because I sent 1 complete and 1 in a generic case in which I bought both at Gamestop and both got accepted in Good condition.

 
For any of you guys that have used promo credit in the past to pre-order something, would I get my promo credit back if I cancel a pre-order?

Reason I ask is because on the "Trade In $20, receive $20" promo that Amazon had a month or so ago, I pre-ordered MGS Legacy. But wanted to cancel it in order to get it over at NewEgg.

Just wanted to make sure before I do it, since I've heard contradicting points when it comes down to promo credit.

 
I'm having some nice luck with Amazon trades lately.  Got Injustice traded while it was $45 + $10 last week, now today I find the box that I assumed was long gone for a fightstick.  Even better it was about $20 TIV when I started finding other things to package together with it, before I went to check out I noticed the value in my cart was now $70!  I'll take a profit on what I paid for something that's 5 years old and barely ever used, even if they found some crazy reason to downgrade it to good I'll still come out a bit ahead.

 
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eXiON said:
For any of you guys that have used promo credit in the past to pre-order something, would I get my promo credit back if I cancel a pre-order?

Reason I ask is because on the "Trade In $20, receive $20" promo that Amazon had a month or so ago, I pre-ordered MGS Legacy. But wanted to cancel it in order to get it over at NewEgg.

Just wanted to make sure before I do it, since I've heard contradicting points when it comes down to promo credit.
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I never tried it myself, but according to Amazon CS, I need to contact them to get back the promo if I return an item. So I think even if the promo credit is gone, you should be able to get it back, as long as it's before the deadline July 15th.

 
I mailed in ACIII last week and it's been delivered for a couple days. The credit I will be getting is $13.27. I checked today and the trade in value is up to $16.25. Will I get the higher amount or is it locked at the lower?

 
eXiON said:
For any of you guys that have used promo credit in the past to pre-order something, would I get my promo credit back if I cancel a pre-order?

Reason I ask is because on the "Trade In $20, receive $20" promo that Amazon had a month or so ago, I pre-ordered MGS Legacy. But wanted to cancel it in order to get it over at NewEgg.

Just wanted to make sure before I do it, since I've heard contradicting points when it comes down to promo credit.
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promo credit is like handing them a coupon, it's gone when you use it. sometimes cs will reinstate it, sometimes they won't (like if its original expiration has already passed)

Miami_13 said:
I mailed in ACIII last week and it's been delivered for a couple days. The credit I will be getting is $13.27. I checked today and the trade in value is up to $16.25. Will I get the higher amount or is it locked at the lower?
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you will always get the value you locked.
 
eXiON said:
For any of you guys that have used promo credit in the past to pre-order something, would I get my promo credit back if I cancel a pre-order?

Reason I ask is because on the "Trade In $20, receive $20" promo that Amazon had a month or so ago, I pre-ordered MGS Legacy. But wanted to cancel it in order to get it over at NewEgg.

Just wanted to make sure before I do it, since I've heard contradicting points when it comes down to promo credit.
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You will get it back, as long as the period for applying the credit has not expired already.

 
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