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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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The Bigs 2 $17.99 at gamestop trades in for $21.23

Scored three portals at tru, traded them in at gamestop and turned $30 into $98 at amazon pretty good day today. That b2g1 coupon is great for flips also the birthday coupon stacked unfortunately the $5 off did not? I think the cashier just scanned it wrong all well, guess I'll use it another day.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Scored three portals at tru, traded them in at gamestop and turned $30 into $98 at amazon pretty good day today. That b2g1 coupon is great for flips also the birthday coupon stacked unfortunately the $5 off did not? I think the cashier just scanned it wrong all well, guess I'll use it another day.
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Are you talking about the b2g1 you get for renewing Pro? Or is there another one floating around that I don't know about? And if you mean the first, is it reusable? I thought it was one time only...

 
Jaashuaa said:
The Bigs 2 $17.99 at gamestop trades in for $21.23

Scored three portals at tru, traded them in at gamestop and turned $30 into $98 at amazon pretty good day today. That b2g1 coupon is great for flips also the birthday coupon stacked unfortunately the $5 off did not? I think the cashier just scanned it wrong all well, guess I'll use it another day.
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Nice and yeah the $5 off one does stack with bday and b2g1 free coupon (if you are referring to gs b2g1 free coupon).

 
gogomo said:
Are you talking about the b2g1 you get for renewing Pro? Or is there another one floating around that I don't know about? And if you mean the first, is it reusable? I thought it was one time only...
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Yeah thats the one and yes it is only one time use. I've just been trying to find a good use for it. Finally today. Rock Band 3, Cross Edge and the bigs 2.

 
dorkyden said:
:360: BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Limited Edition TIV is 23.55 good 18 acceptable. you think i can send in a plain edition disc ($10 at GS) by itself w/o UPC and get it graded as "acceptable"?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W6JFM0/?tag=scurker-20

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/blazblue-calamity-trigger/75212
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Was thinking the same thing but then saw that the Limited Edition has 3 different disks on it... so its not going to be accepted with only one disk....

 
The 20% off 2 or more Pre-Owned games Steal of the Week coupon at GS takes off 20% the entire purchase or just one game like B-Day coupon?

Does it stack?

 
Zolor23 said:
The 20% off 2 or more Pre-Owned games Steal of the Week coupon at GS takes off 20% the entire purchase or just one game like B-Day coupon?

Does it stack?
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Look at what you just wrote.

IIRC, no one has confirmed it stacked. I don't think many people went for it because you could save the same using the B'day coupon and save your PUR points.

Now...if someone had confirmed that it stacked more people may have jumped on it.

 
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I have been able to stack a 20 percent pre-owned discount and birthday coupon on one game before. The 20 percent coupon I had was from renewing PUR. So I would bet the SOTW stacks.

they are different promos in the POS.
 
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Jaashuaa said:
The Bigs 2 $17.99 at gamestop trades in for $21.23

Scored three portals at tru, traded them in at gamestop and turned $30 into $98 at amazon pretty good day today. That b2g1 coupon is great for flips also the birthday coupon stacked unfortunately the $5 off did not? I think the cashier just scanned it wrong all well, guess I'll use it another day.
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Dang, in-store only for Portal? None available near me.

 
Well, I'm happy.  I just got confirmation for my trade-in and they gave me $391.95 in credit for the T.E. sticks  :D .  Now I'm just deciding whether to hold onto the credit for a while or put it towards a PS4 / Xbox One pre-order.  I'm leaning towards a PS4, IF I was to use my credit to pre-order a system (mostly due to the fact I hate how I can't put music into my Xbox 360 by using my usb stick, but my PS3 lets me do that easily for my NBA 2K games and my PS3 is region free for games like Saint Seiya).  I don't see any real good pre-order incentives (like how only the first model PS3's are fully backwards compatible), I have a massive backlog that dates back to my PS1/N64/Dreamcast/PS2, and the fact that I know they'll eventually release 2-3 slimmer versions of the PS4 / Xbox One in a few years, is making me want to hold onto the credit until then or until I see a great new next gen fighting game I couldn't wait to get my hands on.

 
Brock F'N Sampson said:
Well, I'm happy. I just got confirmation for my trade-in and they gave me $391.95 in credit for the T.E. sticks :D . Now I'm just deciding whether to hold onto the credit for a while or put it towards a PS4 / Xbox One pre-order. I'm leaning towards a PS4, IF I was to use my credit to pre-order a system (mostly due to the fact I hate how I can't put music into my Xbox 360 by using my usb stick, but my PS3 lets me do that easily for my NBA 2K games and my PS3 is region free for games like Saint Seiya). I don't see any real good pre-order incentives (like how only the first model PS3's are fully backwards compatible), I have a massive backlog that dates back to my PS1/N64/Dreamcast/PS2, and the fact that I know they'll eventually release 2-3 slimmer versions of the PS4 / Xbox One in a few years, is making me want to hold onto the credit until then or until I see a great new next gen fighting game I couldn't wait to get my hands on.
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My advice: Hold onto the credit.

 
I'm in the same boat. I have a TON of Amazon credit and I want to get the Xbox One just because I have all of that credit--but no game has caught my eye yet. I'd like to see some gameplay from NBA 2k and then make a decision. However, I'll def. get it before the new Halo comes out.

 
Brock F'N Sampson said:
Thanks chief, I will definitely listen to those words of wisdom.
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Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive. I know what I would do with all that credit (and actually, I have ~$320 in Amazon credit right now, with more than $100 worth of trades to ship out soon), but I didn't want to generalize my thought process beyond that since you might not see the new consoles like how I see them--not necessarily day (or even month) one purchases, but definitely worth keeping an eye on once released. Hopefully, I can pick up a PS4 bundle or some kind of "deal" in the future, as I've been fortunate enough to encounter for all of my consoles since the Gamecube. Heck, I'm still waiting for something good featuring the Wii U since I refuse to pay full price for it right now.

 
I'm the complete opposite, if you got the credit. Why not get them? Thats the whole Im basically getting my ps4 for half off so might as well get it now.
 
Hemi said:
Me specifically? I just pretty much try to phrase it simply, and ask, for instance with the $10 I just got, I asked the rep if there was any way to be credited the difference on the two games that both went up by $5 a piece. The only time I have had an item rejected so far has been the Defiance CE, but in that case as well, I had a rep I had actually dealt with before, (Issued me a $4 credit for my Metro Last Light coming with a crack in the case) and when I explained everything, pointed out I had bought one DIRECTLY FROM AMAZON just a WEEK before (yet they claimed "wrong UPC"). So when she said to resubmit, I explained the problem, that normally I would, except the values have dropped a combined $89.xx! So conditionally I was offered two options, and she made a note on my account/whatever for them. That should they be accepted after the resubmit, I would be credited the difference between the second and first trade, or if they were refused, I would be given the FULL amount in credit.
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I suppose that I should straight up ask them for the difference next time. How do people get promotional credit over gift credit though? I could use some promotional credit to nullify some of the sales tax.

pagongster55 said:
They don't mind receiving cover art that has the UPC cut out?
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Some might look at it as being "personalized" but it is Acceptable with their guidelines:

Item may be missing or have irreparable damage to one or all of the following: case, manual, artwork, bundled accessories, UPC
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Vigilante said:
Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive. I know what I would do with all that credit (and actually, I have ~$320 in Amazon credit right now, with more than $100 worth of trades to ship out soon), but I didn't want to generalize my thought process beyond that since you might not see the new consoles like how I see them--not necessarily day (or even month) one purchases, but definitely worth keeping an eye on once released. Hopefully, I can pick up a PS4 bundle or some kind of "deal" in the future, as I've been fortunate enough to encounter for all of my consoles since the Gamecube. Heck, I'm still waiting for something good featuring the Wii U since I refuse to pay full price for it right now.
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Oh, I think you've nailed it. I guess I've become a little bit of a shopaholic ever since I found this site, and I know I'm not the only one, LOL. I'm thinking somewhat of the same way. I have a ton of games to keep me entertained for years. I want to see what the systems can do first and what the games will look like. I'm a fighting/action/basketball game fan, so I'll especially be keeping an eye out for those types of games.

The two things I'm still curious about is: 1. Are any of the next gen systems going to be region free and let me play Japanese exclusive games? (like the PS3 is right now) and 2. Are the other systems (Xbox One or Wii U) going to let me import the music from my usb stick onto them? I think the Xbox One might actually let me do that because of the whole DRM issue that people were complaining about. I assume the music/movie importing was the DRM issue, not sure about the Wii U though (I only get nintendo systems to play the latest chapter from my childhood classics anyways). But yeah, I refuse to pay full price on something like the Wii U right now as well and I will probably be looking for a deal on a PS4 bundle just like you in the future.

 
Yeah, I'm kinda in the same boat.  I dont trade as much as you guys but have about $300 in Amazon credit and another $80-$100 at GS right now with the intent of using that for a PS4.  But none of the launch titles blow me away yet.  I also figured that I'd use up some credit on Amazon deals this summer but there hasnt been much so far.

 
Vigilante said:
Hopefully, I can pick up a PS4 bundle or some kind of "deal" in the future, as I've been fortunate enough to encounter for all of my consoles since the Gamecube. Heck, I'm still waiting for something good featuring the Wii U since I refuse to pay full price for it right now.
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Did someone say "deal". Cough ... cough ... AWD ;). WiiUs have been popping up (deluxe model) for $255 to $277. Also, better believe ps4 is going to be making its way there at and after launch. I am not in for one so it will be posted as soon as I see it. 1st year of console launch is not my cup of tea. Plus, I have enough backlog to keep me occupied until I see a deal worthy of picking one up despite the credit I have.

On topic:

For those interested, it is available online at GS to order:

:ps2: Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest (PO) $12.99

and so is:

:ps2: Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PO) $9.99

Get 2 CoN:RoE and get the other one free.

 
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Xbox One is region free
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Ok, thanks. That's great to hear. So now the Xbox One and (I'm assuming) the PS4 are going to be able to play all Japanese or European games, which levels out the playing field a bit (still don't know if the Wii U is region free). I'll also assume that both Xbox One and PS4 will allow me to install music from my usb stick as well. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

 
Brock F'N Sampson said:
Ok, thanks. That's great to hear. So now the Xbox One and (I'm assuming) the PS4 are going to be able to play all Japanese or European games, which levels out the playing field a bit (still don't know if the Wii U is region free). I'll also assume that both Xbox One and PS4 will allow me to install music from my usb stick as well. I'll keep that in mind for the future.
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Hopefully that translates into cheaper games. :)

 
Tmega said:
What is gamestop's free shipping like? Will it get here before the trade expires?
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The actual expiration date is closer to 2 weeks after you place the trade-in; the 1-week deadline is more of a time limit until you can't print out the packing slip the normal way.

As to the speed of GS's free shipping, I can't really say--there have been times where I've gotten a game 2-3 business days later and others where it took more than a week to arrive. :whistle2:|

 
Vigilante said:
The actual expiration date is closer to 2 weeks after you place the trade-in; the 1-week deadline is more of a time limit until you can't print out the packing slip the normal way.
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It is way more than 2 weeks (25 days is often cited around here). But for sure it is more than 2 weeks because if I ship in the 7th day from where I am, it doesn't even get to them before 2 weeks is up and I've never had one expire on me. If you mail from the West Coast it takes 7-10 days via UPS Ground(sloth).

 
Amazon gave my Champions of Norath to someone else again. I got one copy from a third party seller and it arrived fast and in great condition. Now I only have one so I might chat with CS and go get the other one from a GS far from here.

 
io said:
It is way more than 2 weeks (25 days is often cited around here). But for sure it is more than 2 weeks because if I ship in the 7th day from where I am, it doesn't even get to them before 2 weeks is up and I've never had one expire on me. If you mail from the West Coast it takes 7-10 days via UPS Ground(sloth).
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Yup, it's still 25 days. Just let a trade-in expire to test it again. 25 days exactly...
 
Quick heads up for people with credit at bestbuy, alot of the recent high value trades are available from them, for super cheap, and it's b2g1 week on preowned :)
Here are two that are still in stock (even after ME ordering 2)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Jurassic%253A+The+Hunted+%25C2%2597+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429309.p?skuId=1429309&productCategoryId=pcmcat232900050017&id=1218258081368

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Bigs+2+%25C2%2597+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429763.p?skuId=1429763&productCategoryId=pcmcat232900050017&id=1218258077881
To really cut cost's, you could end up having the third as a tomb raider. The TiV is $18 after the 100%, and if you break even if you are not GCU, if you ARE than it is even a small profit from BB to BB. (Check for in store pick up for faster results).

 
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Hemi said:
Quick heads up for people with credit at bestbuy, alot of the recent high value trades are available from them, for super cheap, and it's b2g1 week on preowned :)
Here are two that are still in stock (even after ME ordering 2)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Jurassic%3A+The+Hunted+%26%23151%3B+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429309.p?id=1218258081368&skuid=1429309&sellerId=
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Bigs+2+%26%23151%3B+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429763.p?id=1218258077881&skuid=1429763&sellerId=
To really cut cost's, you could end up having the third as a tomb raider. The TiV is $18 after the 100%, and if you break even if you are not GCU, if you ARE than it is even a small profit from BB to BB. (Check for in store pick up for faster results).
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Your link doesn't work :(
 
Quick heads up for people with credit at bestbuy, alot of the recent high value trades are available from them, for super cheap, and it's b2g1 week on preowned :)
Here are two that are still in stock (even after ME ordering 2)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Jurassic%3A+The+Hunted+%26%23151%3B+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429309.p?id=1218258081368&skuid=1429309&sellerId=
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Bigs+2+%26%23151%3B+PRE-OWNED+-+Xbox+360/1429763.p?id=1218258077881&skuid=1429763&sellerId=
To really cut cost's, you could end up having the third as a tomb raider. The TiV is $18 after the 100%, and if you break even if you are not GCU, if you ARE than it is even a small profit from BB to BB. (Check for in store pick up for faster results).



What are the games? Both are showing up as page not found.
 
Dragunz said:
What are the games? Both are showing up as page not found.
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Sorry I guess the direct link doesn't work, Jurassic, and The Bigs 2.
Also in stock (although those are the cheapest) are Kung Fu Panda 2 for the ps3, Naruto Broken Bonds for the 360. Also after I place this third order XD I will let you know if there is one other game still available.

 
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