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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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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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I sent them in with the artwork and instructions but still only as acceptable.

I didn't even take the time to see if the upc codes match up so...

Was really surprised they got accepted.

I figured might as well take a chance since it was only $4 invested, and it worked.

 
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Sorry in advance if this is a noob question. The Birthday coupon only works on 1 item, correct?

Any advice on how to ask a GS employee to scan it twice? Or will it have to be in a separate transaction to work again anyway?

 
The acceptable trade guidelines say it can be missing artwork and bundled accessories. So why are people shocked that a game only Rock Revolutoin is getting wccepted?
 
captaintek3304 said:
The acceptable trade guidelines say it can be missing artwork and bundled accessories. So why are people shocked that a game only Rock Revolutoin is getting wccepted?
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Usually when the accessories are what define the item as a different entity, they'll require their inclusion, as in the case of Collector's Editions, Bundles like this, etc. The specific accessories in the fine print you're talking about are usually relative to console trade ins and items like that. I've even tested this with bundles and CEs in the past (Arkham City CE, War in the North CE, etc.) and indeed the items were returned to me and not credited as Acceptable. So this would definitely be a YMMV situation (although it still might be worth a gamble since the upfront cost is so low). Heck, if anyone's really feeling froggy, the Rocksmith Guitar Bundles trade in for around $155. If you get Acceptable by sending in just the game in that case, that would be a huge win...

 
I have like 12 copies of rock revolution from a certain epic bb b2g1 sale. I guess I will send a couple in. I traded some of them to target for the $20 coupon a couple of years ago if I remember correctly.

 
Afrika jumped a stunning ~$8 to $28.43, which sucks for me considering I just sent in my second copy for $20.81... :wall: I don't suppose canceling the trade-in now, re-locking at the current TIV, and hoping AFS gets my copy back to me in time to resend it is a good idea? :???:

Bladestorm :)360:) went up ~$3 to $25.90 and Supreme Commander also rose by ~$2 to $24.10, so re-lock those trades.
 
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slowdive21 said:
I have like 12 copies of rock revolution from a certain epic bb b2g1 sale. I guess I will send a couple in. I traded some of them to target for the $20 coupon a couple of years ago if I remember correctly.
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I thought we were only allowed to trade-in 2 copies of the same game?

 
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Miami Flash15 said:
ask them to try it on separate transactions to see if it works--but, it does ;)
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that's a really bad idea because some employee will figure out that there's a glitch. Nobody should be trying to tip them off. Discretion is your friend.

I'd rather keep this glitch working for the long haul than for somebody to try to risk being blatantly careless over saving a couple of extra bucks.
 
Vigilante said:
He said he was going to trade "a couple" in, and he's just pointing out that he has a bunch of copies lying around.
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Oh I know that, I didn't think he was going to send in all 12, I was thinking when he said "a couple" that it would mean more than two. However, you're technically right since "a couple" is two or more.

 
Donut2922 said:
that's a really bad idea because some employee will figure out that there's a glitch. Nobody should be trying to tip them off. Discretion is your friend.

I'd rather keep this glitch working for the long haul than for somebody to try to risk being blatantly careless over saving a couple of extra bucks.
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Agreed. A better idea would be to get you games in one transaction then return-rebuy the game that doesn't get the discount with the coupon at that time, either at the same GS (preferably with a different employee) or a different one.
 
bw5150 said:
sent my 2 copies in as acceptable last week and they've been accepted. $4 into $41.XX

so its a worthwhile trade, if u can find it
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I sent in 2 copies of zumba fitness for wii, disc only in acceptable condition. These are the ones that come with that strectch cord or what not - and they got rejected for missing items, and these were like 14$ a piece in that condition. So before you go buy the game , its extreme coin flip

 
wusspuck said:
I sent in 2 copies of zumba fitness for wii, disc only in acceptable condition. These are the ones that come with that strectch cord or what not - and they got rejected for missing items, and these were like 14$ a piece in that condition. So before you go buy the game , its extreme coin flip
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When it 1st hit 20 TIV, I sent 2 in complete without the accessory and got accepted as good.

 
Sorry to ask. but I'd rather have a fast answer from and experienced CAG than comb trough the entire thread if possible

Being a PUR member, how do I currently get the best discount on these games when buying from gamestop? I mean which coupons/codes are out there, and how do I stack them for best value

 
Vigilante said:
Afrika jumped a stunning ~$8 to $28.43, which sucks for me considering I just sent in my second copy for $20.81... :wall: I don't suppose canceling the trade-in now, re-locking at the current TIV, and hoping AFS gets my copy back to me in time to resend it is a good idea? :???:

Bladestorm ( :360:) went up ~$3 to $25.90 and Supreme Commander also rose by ~$2 to $24.10, so re-lock those trades.
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Thank you very much for pointing that out. I was actually just about to sent my package out today at work and saw this post and re did my trade in.

Got 6 games going in for 130+!

 
Grabbed two copies of rock revolution, lets see if I can get as lucky as the other guy. I feel like he is just super lucky and this isnt going to work, but for $ 4 totally worth the gamble.
 
Has anyone ever has a bad experience I traded in once to amazon and it get refused and came back damaged with the box broken when I sent it there it was like new condition.. I got credit for it and got to keep the game.. This was like more then 6 months ago and I have yet to trade in another game since.
 
It's like my first trade. They were new copies and they got returned scratched and dirty. The manuals also were indented at the edges. I started trading to Amazon after a while of being in this thread.

 
slowdive21 said:
I have like 12 copies of rock revolution from a certain epic bb b2g1 sale. I guess I will send a couple in. I traded some of them to target for the $20 coupon a couple of years ago if I remember correctly.
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Hah - I knew I had some copies but can't find them. I must have done the same.

But I do have an actual full Rock Revolution bundle. I'm not sure if it is worth sending to Amazon or if I should just try to sell it at this point. Either way I have to find a box to ship it in...

In other news, had a Cross Edge accepted today for the full amount (it was complete of course). I'm waiting on processing for a Spectral Force 3 I sent in disc-only...

 
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Has anyone traded in music CDs before? I bought a box of the NOW music CDs for .05cents each. Do they trade for anything? I guess I'll check and see if they are worth anything.

-edit all the CDs I have go from $1.30 - $4.00 for good and acceptable. Not bad for .05cents a CD. And I have 30 of these NOW CDs.
 
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io said:
Hah - I knew I had some copies but can't find them. I must have done the same.

But I do have an actual full Rock Revolution bundle. I'm not sure if it is worth sending to Amazon or if I should just try to sell it at this point. Either way I have to find a box to ship it in...

In other news, had a Cross Edge accepted today for the full amount (it was complete of course). I'm waiting on processing for a Spectral Force 3 I sent in disc-only...
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I've have a complete cross edge and complete kung fu panda 2 sitting in processing for over 7 days now. I'm starting to get worried. All of my other boxes were accepted days ago except for this one.

Should I be worried? Is it a sku issue with cross edge?

 
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io said:
Hah - I knew I had some copies but can't find them. I must have done the same.

But I do have an actual full Rock Revolution bundle. I'm not sure if it is worth sending to Amazon or if I should just try to sell it at this point. Either way I have to find a box to ship it in...

In other news, had a Cross Edge accepted today for the full amount (it was complete of course). I'm waiting on processing for a Spectral Force 3 I sent in disc-only...
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Honestly as a fan of most of the instrument music games, I played Rock Revolution and it's pretty terrible. It doesn't have a 3d fretboard/note highway, so the notes just drop down vertically. If you've ever played any of those arcade guitar games it's a lot like that.

SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
I've have a complete cross edge and complete kung fu panda 2 sitting in processing for over 7 days now. I'm starting to get worried. All of my other boxes were accepted days ago except for this one.

Should I be worried? Is it a sku issue with cross edge?
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I've had a bunch of things processing, they've been taking their time recently. Of 3 items that were delivered to them on the same day 2 are still processing for me.

maxpower0965 said:
Has anyone traded in music CDs before? I bought a box of the NOW music CDs for .05cents each. Do they trade for anything? I guess I'll check and see if they are worth anything.

-edit all the CDs I have go from $1.30 - $4.00 for good and acceptable. Not bad for .05cents a CD. And I have 30 of these NOW CDs.
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I traded in a CD a while back to them, it went through very similarly to the DVD and Game trades

 
Finally a score!  I found Supreme Commander at a Gamestop for 7 bucks and Kung Fu Impact.  They also had Juiced 2 and Jurassic, but they were in the damn generic cases.  Can you trade in game discs with generic case for acceptable value?

Tonight reminded me again why I just can't stand this store.  The clerk gets my Kung Fu game, and asks me, you have a Kinect right?  Stupidly, I told him that the game was just for trade in, and he thought I wanted to trade in the game.  I had to explain that I wanted to buy it, and he persisted on making sure I have a Kinect which I don't.  I finally just lied to him.  Then he tries to push the preorders on me.  Are you suuure you don't want to preorder GTV5, Batman?  No, just freaking ring me up.  I always feel like I have to give them a reason why I don't pay full price for games.

 
beetlegum said:
Finally a score! I found Supreme Commander at a Gamestop for 7 bucks and Kung Fu Impact. They also had Juiced 2 and Jurassic, but they were in the damn generic cases. Can you trade in game discs with generic case for acceptable value?

Tonight reminded me again why I just can't stand this store. The clerk gets my Kung Fu game, and asks me, you have a Kinect right? Stupidly, I told him that the game was just for trade in, and he thought I wanted to trade in the game. I had to explain that I wanted to buy it, and he persisted on making sure I have a Kinect which I don't. I finally just lied to him. Then he tries to push the preorders on me. Are you suuure you don't want to preorder GTV5, Batman? No, just freaking ring me up. I always feel like I have to give them a reason why I don't pay full price for games.
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Yes you can trade them in the generic cases. Just try to remove the stickers as much as you can and the cover. But IMO some of these are not worth sending in as acceptable unless you're desperate for Amazon credit as the profit is not high that way. Only ones current I would do it for is supreme commander and afrika.
 
So since so many people are going and buying from GS to trade. If your trade in gets denied are you guys all stuck with the games then (including me)? Supreme Commander has a manual correct? Am I safe assuming that if I have the case and game mint but no manual I will still get downgraded to acceptable over the manual?

EDIT: One more noob question. Can I submit a trade for good hoping I get it but if not is there a way I can have them downgrade me to acceptable and keep the trade. I rather have the acceptable price then have it sent back if it comes to that.

 
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Sleipnir said:
Sorry to ask. but I'd rather have a fast answer from and experienced CAG than comb trough the entire thread if possible

Being a PUR member, how do I currently get the best discount on these games when buying from gamestop? I mean which coupons/codes are out there, and how do I stack them for best value
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Guys, could one of you take pity and answer this?

 
So, good and bad news to report.

The good news:  Stopped in at GS tonight to see if they had Rock Revolutions as I figured I'd take the gamble for it as well and not only did I find that, I found a COMPLETE Juiced 2!  Very lucky since the tracker had said my GS didnt have any in stock.  Should be a nice profit.

The bad news:  My 360 copy of Tomb Raider that I ordered from BB for the B2G1 preowned came today...in a generic case.  Since Amazon TIV took  a nosedive I dont feel very confident it will be accepted now.  It was my "free" copy (bought Dynasty Warriors and Armored Core) so anything I get for it would be pure profit, wondering if I'd be best to just trade it in at a GS instead?

 
GamerDude316 said:
So, good and bad news to report.

The good news: Stopped in at GS tonight to see if they had Rock Revolutions as I figured I'd take the gamble for it as well and not only did I find that, I found a COMPLETE Juiced 2! Very lucky since the tracker had said my GS didnt have any in stock. Should be a nice profit.

The bad news: My 360 copy of Tomb Raider that I ordered from BB for the B2G1 preowned came today...in a generic case. Since Amazon TIV took a nosedive I dont feel very confident it will be accepted now. It was my "free" copy (bought Dynasty Warriors and Armored Core) so anything I get for it would be pure profit, wondering if I'd be best to just trade it in at a GS instead?
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I think you'd make the most profit by trading it right back to BBY ($18.90 after 100% and GCU promos) rather than to GS.
 
Stellar Inertia said:
So since so many people are going and buying from GS to trade. If your trade in gets denied are you guys all stuck with the games then (including me)? Supreme Commander has a manual correct? Am I safe assuming that if I have the case and game mint but no manual I will still get downgraded to acceptable over the manual?

EDIT: One more noob question. Can I submit a trade for good hoping I get it but if not is there a way I can have them downgrade me to acceptable and keep the trade. I rather have the acceptable price then have it sent back if it comes to that.
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I would expect to get downgraded for not having a manual, but others have been lucky with not having a manual and still getting the Good value. You can submit the trade as Good condition and choose the "do not return" option. If they feel like it's not Good condition, they will give you the value for Acceptable condition.

 
Konfusion said:
I would expect to get downgraded for not having a manual, but others have been lucky with not having a manual and still getting the Good value. You can submit the trade as Good condition and choose the "do not return" option. If they feel like it's not Good condition, they will give you the value for Acceptable condition.
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Thanks so much for replying. So do not return basically means downgrade in a way? I thought they just trashed it or something.

 
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