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:
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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sfabo said:
my MW3s with the proper SKU were both marked as Good opposed to Like New.
but then again.. i may have forgotten to remove a sticker. will update once I get them back
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if anything the sticker would lead to an incorrect upc grading. I dont see how it's a condition issue since it's used anyway. I always am hesitant about like new ratings since they can be pretty picky.
 
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Miami Flash15 said:
Had my Heavenly Sword w/ a cover accepted as 'acceptable'. Had others w/ same thing and accepted as 'good'. So, I guess it's hit or miss on whether they bite on the manual being there or not.
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missing manuals have always been a gamble. Like handsomepete says, the only thing that matters is the "acceptable" condition.
 
Donut2922 said:
missing manuals have always been a gamble. Like handsomepete says, the only thing that matters is the "acceptable" condition.
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Yup, no doubt. I knew it was going to be 'acceptable', but just pointing out that I sent in a couple w/o manual and got them as 'good'. So, it's hit or miss. I'll always put 'good' from now on--you may just get lucky

 
I am having trouble getting MW3 + DLC used from gamestop. They wont sell me the game used with the DLC. They say they only have the DLC for the new games. How has anyone gotten around this?

 
GenoWhirl621 said:
I am having trouble getting MW3 + DLC used from gamestop. They wont sell me the game used with the DLC. They say they only have the DLC for the new games. How has anyone gotten around this?
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You just need to buy a copy that has the DLC marked on the case. Dont ask an employee about anything. You're just going to make it more complicated than it needs to be.
 
boogie4114 said:
I'm about to send 2 separate trade-in transactions in the same package. Wish me the best.

Yes my cheapness refuses to buy a box at the postal store.
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Bad idea IMO. Although many do it, others have had some games in the package stay as "Not Yet Received" like they never got it.

 
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One of my used games came with a hole punched in the middle of the UPC (must have been a promotional copy).  It's unfortunate since it's a complete copy.  I'm debating whether I should send it in like that or just send it in as a disc only with the generic casing.  The reason why I'm hesitating is that I've sent in a game before that had the UPC's cut out and been rejected outright with "incorrect UPC."  Of course, it'll depend on the actual person processing my trade, but i'm unsure as to what to do.  Any thoughts?
 
bob330i said:
Just got confirmation my F1:2011's got accepted as "good" w/o a note regarding no Vita manuals.
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I had mine accepted today (with a note). Good to know they aren't still being drones by automatically rejecting anything without a manual though.

 
io said:
I had mine accepted today (with a note). Good to know they aren't still being drones by automatically rejecting anything without a manual though.
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Yeah, I forgot to mention "whew" because I forgot to put in a note in the cases.

Afro Samarai's are next but they're complete so I don't anticipate any problems with those. There were plenty to around my area so I'm not too concerned about the smaller profit margin.

 
Xellos2099 said:
Think I need the dlc card? One of tyhe box have it and the other don't.
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I didn't on any of the 5 copies (Xbox or PS3) that I sent in. All graded Like New. But if you're sending them together, don't include it in one copy and not in another (either both, or neither, and I'd recommend neither)...

 
finstersucks said:
So what do you guys spend your amazon credit on? Save those boxes when they come in and use those for trade shipments. Plus, you feel good by reusing them and amazon will recycle them.
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Bah - it used to be that way but my last several Amazon orders have come in bubble mailers. I have actually been reusing those on "cheaper" NorAm submissions (like Heavenly Sword). But 10+ days of UPS Ground shipment means they can take a pretty big beating so I'd prefer to use boxes over bubble mailers for anything $20+. If only Amazon would send me some...

 
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io said:
I had mine accepted today (with a note). Good to know they aren't still being drones by automatically rejecting anything without a manual though.
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Well...I just got rejected for not having a manual on one of my trade ins (downgraded, but I said to return to me) even when I put in a note saying there was none and aren't included in new copies :roll:. Normally I have no problems.

 
Well had my 2 Dr who fifth season rejected....they were both sealed with same UPC except one had a 3D cover(same exact UPC tho).

Anyway one was downgraded to good for "minor scratches" and the other was rejected for wrong UPC even tho the one next to it accepted as good was the same UPC.

 
r00kie said:
Well had my 2 Dr who fifth season rejected....they were both sealed with same UPC except one had a 3D cover(same exact UPC tho).

Anyway one was downgraded to good for "minor scratches" and the other was rejected for wrong UPC even tho the one next to it accepted as good was the same UPC.
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What is the upc code?

 
r00kie said:
Well had my 2 Dr who fifth season rejected....they were both sealed with same UPC except one had a 3D cover(same exact UPC tho).

Anyway one was downgraded to good for "minor scratches" and the other was rejected for wrong UPC even tho the one next to it accepted as good was the same UPC.
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Damn, what's up with that? Both of my submittals had the holographic covers and were sealed. I got "new" values no problem last week. NorAm is really messed up reading the last couple weeks worth of posts. Guys getting no Vita game manual rejections (mine was ok, no note included), Defiance fiasco, different grading criteria...yuck. Has me a bit concerned about dealing with it anymore. Been lucky so far but I'm wondering if my luck is on borrowed time.

 
bob330i said:
Damn, what's up with that? Both of my submittals had the holographic covers and were sealed. I got "new" values no problem last week. NorAm is really messed up reading the last couple weeks worth of posts. Guys getting no Vita game manual rejections (mine was ok, no note included), Defiance fiasco, different grading criteria...yuck. Has me a bit concerned about dealing with it anymore. Been lucky so far but I'm wondering if my luck is on borrowed time.
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Im not after this last Defiance thing. i got my Dr Whos and glad that went through but the risk of having to send away and getting it opened or something isnt worth it to me. Id rather sell on ebay to someone.

 
So if you can only trade in two games every few months, if you cancel a trade-in for one of them before you send anything in, like because you made an error or something, can you immediately lock in another trade for that game, or will it make you wait the few months?

 
KuroPansa said:
So if you can only trade in two games every few months, if you cancel a trade-in for one of them before you send anything in, like because you made an error or something, can you immediately lock in another trade for that game, or will it make you wait the few months?
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Yeah, you can have two submissions every few months. If you trade in 2 separate game A's, but only mailed out one and one expired, you can cancel the expired one and re-submit it. The value may have changed though.

 
KuroPansa said:
So if you can only trade in two games every few months, if you cancel a trade-in for one of them before you send anything in, like because you made an error or something, can you immediately lock in another trade for that game, or will it make you wait the few months?
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Say you had two games of one system locked in, value goes up, yes you can just cancel and then resubmit a new one of those two games, canceled and rejected games do not count for the 2 limit.

 
Wow, I'm glad I found this thread! I went to the trade in site today and saw that the Street Fighter 4 Tournament Edition arcade sticks finally went up in trade in value. They're $110.40 each right now for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.  I had bought 2 for each system when they were originally released because I thought I'd be able to play against some people locally with them.  I never got to open them because no one I knew wanted to play video games once I had them  :whistle2:(.  

I kept checking the trade-in value for the past 2-3 years and this is the first time I've ever seen them go up this high.  I have the first Marvel vs. Capcom T.E. stick and 3 other cheaper Hori arcade sticks for my PS3 and Xbox 360.  I purchased those in the few years after the Street Fighter 4 T.E. sticks were released, at cheap prices thanks to this site, for me to use.  

Interesting story is that these past few years when my community would hold their twice a year yard sale, I always kept trying to sell them for like $75-$90 each ( I would get a little desperate and decrease the price a little as the next yard sale came around ) and nobody was interested in them.  There was one time when a guy came up to me and wanted to buy 2 for $60 each.  I told him "No" because I had hope I would get a better offer eventually.  He just got mad and sarcastically said I would never find anyone to give me a better offer and walked off laughing.

Now I'm packing them up so I can ship out my first ever Amazon trade-in.  I guess now my only dilemma is figuring out what to use $441.60 in Amazon credit on, because I really don't know.

Thank you CheapassGamer! :D   :grouphug: 

 
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Yeah, they hit that price a couple of months ago, I have one of my PS3 sticks processing right now, and traded in my HRAP VX-SE for $70 a few weeks back.  It was a great stick, but I just couldn't get used to the Hori stick.  I'm actually thinking about buying the Soul Calibur TE with the credit.

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Yeah, you can have two submissions every few months. If you trade in 2 separate game A's, but only mailed out one and one expired, you can cancel the expired one and re-submit it. The value may have changed though.
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Hemi said:
Say you had two games of one system locked in, value goes up, yes you can just cancel and then resubmit a new one of those two games, canceled and rejected games do not count for the 2 limit.
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Great, thanks.

 
I had a package with two games delivered today and only of them went past the Pending stage. The other game I sent, Kid Icarus Uprising (3DS) hasn't seen a status change.  I'm probably being paranoid at the moment, but why not evaluate both games at the same time? I'll probably wait a day or three to see if anything changes before sending an email.

 
Sway said:
I had a package with two games delivered today and only of them went past the Pending stage. The other game I sent, Kid Icarus Uprising (3DS) hasn't seen a status change. I'm probably being paranoid at the moment, but why not evaluate both games at the same time? I'll probably wait a day or three to see if anything changes before sending an email.
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I have a feeling their evaluation process is a lot longer than gamestop, also I get the feeling that the people grading them, have big piles of them that they go through each day, don't put absolute faith in everything the site will tell you, odds are it is being reviewed as well, and worse case if they lost it, you will get a rep to credit you for it regardless.

 
So I complained about my DR Who to Amazon and they did gibe me a $30 credit which helps lessen the sting of having to eat those(I figure they will slap stickers right on the shrink wrap so there will be no selling/trading as brand new anymore). 

 
kitsunisan said:
Yeah, they hit that price a couple of months ago, I have one of my PS3 sticks processing right now, and traded in my HRAP VX-SE for $70 a few weeks back. It was a great stick, but I just couldn't get used to the Hori stick. I'm actually thinking about buying the Soul Calibur TE with the credit.
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Oh wow, I didn't know they hit that price back then. I used to check often and the highest I saw them get to at one point was like, $80 I want to say? I figured I had a lot of time to get in on that trade-in, so I decided to wait a few days. I was bummed when I missed out on that because the next day they went back down to about $40-$60. I eventually gave up checking and became too busy to check often. Now I'm just happy I got in on them while they were so unbelievably high in trade-in value.

(in Jim Carrey as The Mask when he's acting like an accountant voice) If all goes well, the sticks I'll have left are: a Hori and a TVC stick on my Wii, HRAP EX-SE and Hori Tekken 6 Wireless stick on my Xbox 360, a HRAP 3-SA and MVC T.E. stick (first one) on my PS3, a Hori PS1 Namco stick, and a Dreamcast stick (green button one made by agetec). Phew! I still feel like that's too many,though.

 
God, I love my Namco.  I keep thinking about putting an MC  Cthulhu or an axisadapter in there, but I just can't bring myself to mess with it.  I've been looking to buy one of those Green Goblins for my Dreamcast but the price has jumped higher than I'd want to pay recently.

 
Ooh, I don't think I'll be doing anything to my Namco. All these new systems coming out basically make doing anything like that, obsolete to me. I mean, how do I know the PS4, or (gasp) xbox one, or some future generation system with inputs for all past controllers and a toaster won't have a better arcade/fighting game selection than what's been out already.  I just cringe thinking about opening it up and  fuck ing the whole thing up, lol.

Wow, I didn't know the Dreamcast sticks shot up in price. What are they usually going for nowadays? I think I got mine back around 2009 or 2010 on ebay for around $50-$90, I can't remember exactly.

 
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Miami Flash15 said:
You think if we send Rock Revolution with just the game, we would get it as 'acceptable'?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CS7MGO/?tag=scurker-20
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Nah, doubtful. I tried that with some Collector's Editions when they had abnormally high TIVs back in the day (Batman Arkham City and LOTR War in the North). Sent in Bats minus the statue and LOTR minus the Arrows/Quiver hoping to just get the Acceptable value and keep the swag. Both were returned. Usually with the Bundles, CEs, etc. they make sure that all the major elements are there, otherwise they reject it. YMMV as always with Noram though of course...

 
whatup5 said:
Jumped to $17.79 TIV - Spectral Force 3

http://www.amazon.com/Spectral-Force-3-Xbox-360/dp/B00122OBH8/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1375784350&sr=1-1&keywords=spectral+force+3
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... I am tempted to hold onto it now, and see if it goes any higher. I re-locked it in at the new TiV with some of my old item's that I combined to save boxes.
Also I am trying to decide whether or not some of the new games would be worth it if I used the steal of the week, there are two copies of Kung Fu Hi Impact, and one copy of Bladestorm nearby, so if they all would get "good" condition I could make $20.xx or so after tax, also a heads up, you could place an order for 2 top guns and 2 bladestorm and with PUR and AUG15 (Cag16 doesn't seem to stack with PUR for some reason anymore) the total comes to $58.10, not the best, but still leaves the room for $20+ if they all arrive good.

 
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esalw822 said:
Nah, doubtful. I tried that with some Collector's Editions when they had abnormally high TIVs back in the day (Batman Arkham City and LOTR War in the North). Sent in Bats minus the statue and LOTR minus the Arrows/Quiver hoping to just get the Acceptable value and keep the swag. Both were returned. Usually with the Bundles, CEs, etc. they make sure that all the major elements are there, otherwise they reject it. YMMV as always with Noram though of course...
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ugh, was thinking about just buying it + sending the disc itself :(

 
Hemi said:
... I am tempted to hold onto it now, and see if it goes any higher. I re-locked it in at the new TiV with some of my old item's that I combined to save boxes.
Also I am trying to decide whether or not some of the new games would be worth it if I used the steal of the week, there are two copies of Kung Fu Hi Impact, and one copy of Bladestorm nearby, so if they all would get "good" condition I could make $20.xx or so after tax, also a heads up, you could place an order for 2 top guns and 2 bladestorm and with PUR and AUG15 (Cag16 doesn't seem to stack with PUR for some reason anymore) the total comes to $58.10, not the best, but still leaves the room for $20+ if they all arrive good.
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Think I may just do that.

1- if I change my mind, is it possible to return it to a GS store or would I have to mail it back?

2- would the games arrive on time or should I use a faster shipping option?

I've never ordered from GS before.

 
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