Best Buy Trade-in Thread 2.0: Please see new thread.

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At 276 pages and countless request for a new OP, it was time to retire the first Best Buy Trade-in Thread and start fresh. Thanks bh47 for your work in the previous thread (and providing the framework for this one)!

All Promotions are available in-store only, and they DO NOT stack!
Only the 10% Bonus from Gamers Club Unlocked will stack with these offers.
Please read FAQ below before asking questions!

Current Promos:
- 50% Bonus when you trade in ANY game.
Get a 50% trade in bonus when you trade in ANY game. Offer valid 01/01/12 - 01/07/12

- Trade 3, get 30% More.
Trade in 3 games or more and get 30% extra trade-in credit. Offer valid 01/01/12 -03/03/12

- 30% Bonus with any Pre-order.
Get a 30% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order any game. Offer valid 01/01/12 -03/03/12

Link: http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/Quo...VideoGames.cfm (click on "Show Promotions available in stores only" on top right)\

Upcoming/Rumored Promotions:
All promos that have yet to appear on Best Buy's site (or in an upcoming ad) are listed here:
None at the moment

Previous Promotions:
Promos that have expired:
- 50% Bonus with specific Pre-order from list.
Get a 50% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order any game from the following list: Halo 4, Mass Effect 3, Bioshock Infinite, Grand Theft Auto 5, MLB 12 The Show, Soul Calibur V, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Twisted Metal, Max Payne 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and Diablo 3. Offer valid 12/25/11 - 12/31/11

- Trade 2, get 25% More.
Trade in 2 games or more and get 25% extra trade-in credit. Offer valid 11/27/11 - 12/31/11

- 30% Bonus with any Pre-order.
Get a 30% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order any game. Offer valid 11/27/11 - 12/31/11
- 40% Bonus with purchase of any game $39.99 or above.
Get a 40% extra trade-in credit when you purchase any game $39.99 or above. Offer valid 11/27/11 - 12/10/11

- 50% Bonus with purchase of any game $39.99 or above.
Get a 50% extra trade-in credit when you purchase any game $39.99 or above. Offer valid 11/27/11 - 12/03/11

 - Trade 3, get 30% More.
Trade in 3 games or more and get 25% extra trade-in credit. Offer valid 10/30/11 - 11/26/11

- 40% Bonus with any Pre-order.
Get a 40% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order any game. Offer valid 10/5/11 - 11/26/11

- 40% Bonus with Saints Row 3 Pre-order/Purchase.
Get 40% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/purchase Saints Row 3. Offer valid 11/13/11 - 11/19/11

- 40% Bonus with Assassin's Creed Revelations Pre-order/Purchase.
Get 40% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/purchase Assassin's Creed Revelations. Offer valid 11/13/11 - 11/19/11

 - 50% Bonus with Modern Warfare 3 Pre-order/Purchase.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/Purchase Modern Warfare 3. Offer valid 10/10/11 - 11/12/11 (Assuming this means a bonus for purchasing the game after it is released this Tuesday)

- 50% Bonus with Saints Row 3 Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Saints Row 3. Offer valid 11/6/11 - 11/12/11

- 50% Bonus with Assassin's Creed Revelations Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Assassin's Creed Revelations. Offer valid 11/6/11 - 11/12/11

- 40% Bonus with The Elder Scrolls V: Pre-order/Purchase.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/purchase The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Offer valid 11/6/11 - 11/12/11

- 50% Bonus with Max Payne 3 Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Max Payne 3. Offer valid 11/6/11 - 11/12/11 - This promo seems a little odd and there is a chance it is an error on the site since the game is so far from release.

- 50% Bonus with Saints Row 3 Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Saints Row 3. Offer valid 10/23/11 - 10/29/11

- 50% Bonus with Skyrim Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Offer valid 10/23/11 - 11/05/11

 - 40% Bonus with Uncharted 3 Pre-order/Purchase.
Get 40% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/purchase Uncharted 3. Offer valid 10/30/11 - 11/05/11

- 40% Bonus with Battlefield 3 Purchase.
Get 40% extra trade-in Credit when you purchase Battlefield 3. Offer valid 10/23/11 - 10/29/11

- Trade 2, get 25% More.
Trade in 2 games or more and get 25% extra trade-in credit. Offer valid 10/2/11 - 10/29/11

 - 50% Bonus with Battlefield 3 Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Battlefield 3. Offer valid 10/9/11 - 10/22/11

- 40% Bonus with purchase of Batman: Arkham City.
Get 40% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Batman: Arkham City. Offer valid 10/16/11 - 10/22/11

 - 50% Bonus with Batman: Arkham City Pre-order.
Get 50% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order Batman: Arkham City. Offer valid 10/9/11 - 10/15/11

 - 30% Bonus with Rage or NBA 2K12 Pre-order/Purchase.
Get a 30% extra trade-in Credit when you pre-order/purchase Rage or NBA 2K12. Offer valid 10/2/11 - 10/08/11

- Trade 4 get an extra $20 Trade-in Credit.
Get $20 trade-in Credit when you trade 4 or more games (Current gen games only (no PS2) and $5 minimum for each game). Offer valid 10/2/11 - 10/08/11 **** This promo was cancelled early due to technical issues. There have been issues with this promo not working on some stores' systems or simply not even being available, the issue seems to be related to disc-only games (or any game that is typed rather than scanned) so plan accordingly. The $20 extra is once per trade-in, meaning 4 games or 123 games it will only be $20 extra per transaction. So if you want to trade in 8 games, do it in two separate transactions. ****

- 50% Bonus with Rage or NBA 2K12 Pre-order.
Offer was valid from 9/25 to 10/01/2011.

- 40% Bonus with Gears of War 3 Purchase.
Get a 40% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order/purchase Gears of War 3. Offer expired 10/01/2011

- Trade 3, Get 30% More.
Trade in 3 games or more and get 30% extra trade-in credit. Offer expired 10/01/2011

- 40% Bonus with any Pre-order.
Get a 40% extra trade-in credit when you pre-order any game. Offer expired 10/01/2011

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BEST BUY'S VIDEO GAMES TRADE-IN PAGE

Check most up-to-date TIV using BB's Video Games Value Estimator.

Check which BB stores do trade-ins here.
In-store trades are now done at the Trade-In Counter at the Gaming Dept.

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F.A.Q. Best Buy has a short FAQ here.

How does the get **% with pre-order bonus work?
The percentage is based on the final total of your entire trade in, so if the trade in is $100 and there is a 50% bonus your final gift card value will be $150. After trading in your games, the employee SHOULD then sell you the pre-order for $5.

How much is a pre-order at Best Buy?
Pre-ordering at Best Buy cost $5, in fact, you aren't supposed to pay any more than that (and most employees won't let you if you ask). Yes, you can use the gift card you just received from your trade-in to purchase the pre-order.

Can I cancel a pre-order and keep the bonus?
Yes, the trade-in and the pre-order are completely separate transactions. Nothing will prevent you from returning to the Best Buy canceling the pre-order and receiving a refund. Some users have claimed that they were flagged for doing this multiple times though and were denied, so be aware of how many pre-orders you are cancelling. Also keep in mind the obvious facts that this is not how the program is intended to work and over abuse will negatively affect the program long-term. Lastly, returns are tracks on a personal level by a third party. (Read: try not to cancel a bunch of pre-orders)

Do I have to cancel the pre-order at the same store where it was made?
No, this can be handled by any BBY. Don't be surprised if you get a customer service employee who says otherwise though.

Can I pre-order once and get the pre-order bonus on my next trade-in as well?
YMMV. Officially, the answer is no, but there is nothing that actually requires the employee to sell the pre-order in order to apply the bonus so if your blue shirt is in a friendly mood they may be willing. Doesn't hurt to get to know the employees at your store. That said, expect that you will have to pre-order another game and be surprised if you don't.

Can I combine a 3 games for **% and a pre-order for **% bonus?
No. Bonuses do not stack, and you must pick one or the other. The only bonus that stacks with other promotions is the 10% you receive if you are a Gamers Club Unlocked member.

How do I become a Gamers Club Unlocked member and get the 10% bonus?
Any video game section employee should be able to set you up with the GCU membership. It cost $15 and comes with a year subscription of @Gamer magazine. It will also get you a 10% bonus on trade ins and 10% off of used games (Make sure to point it out to the blue shirt doing your trade-in though as it is easy for them to skip, and they are still new to it). It can take 48 hours (or more) for GCU to show up on your Reward Zone membership.

Can I use my Best Buy gift card to purchase Amazon Kindle Gift Cards or Visa Gift Cards?
Yes, although some employees may not be aware of this and incorrectly refuse to do so. Visa Gift Cards have a $200 limit and a $6 activation fee. Amazon Gift Cards are available in $25, $50 and $100 depending on your store selection. IL does not sell Amazon Gift Cards. Yes, Kindle Gift Cards are good for anything on Amazon.

The value on the site doesn't match the store, why?
Sometimes the page may not update immediately. This is fairly rare though. The store's trade-in values are definitive though, so what they say is what you get. 99.99% of the time they will match up.

The value on the iPhone app is way off, why?
The app sucks for updating values (and some games simply don't show up), don't rely on it.

The game I want to trade isn't on the site, what gives?
While rare, there have been some games recently not showing up in the online estimator. You can always check in-store to see if the price is in their system and simply not online, but that is unlikely to be the case. When Best Buy doesn't have a game on file they can offer $1 as a generic SKU, but that's it. New releases appear to be added on Tuesday evenings. Many new releases are taking upwards of a week or more to be added to the site.

When do trade-in values update?
No one knows for sure, but major updates seem to come on Sunday and Tuesday nights (or at least have in the past). Sometimes an update will happen randomly, such as when GameStop has an advertised sale for a game well below Best Buy's trade in price.

What will be the TIV of Game X tomorrow/next week / next month/ etc
Nobody knows.

If I locked in a trade online, and the value drops, will I still get the locked in value when I mail it in?
Yes. You will get the locked in TIV as long as the item is received within 14 days of you locking it in (and the item is in the condition you described it as).

Can you lock in the price online then trade it in-store?
No.

Is there a limit to how many games I can trade in?
Officially, Best Buy only accepts 3 copies of a game, per system (i.e. you could trade in 3 copies of a game for Xbox, 3 copies for PS3 and 3 for Wii). This is for sure the online policy, but it varies in stores. Some people have reported being banned for trading in more than 3 copies of games, others have done so frequently without issue. Obviously it is YMMV, but do so at your own risk.

Can I trade game disc only, or do I need the case and manuals, too?
Best Buy accepts disc only games (for the same value as complete games). The trade in will take longer though as the employee will have to look up the games individually.

Can I trade in games that say "Not for Resale" on the back?
Yes, since the only thing that matters is the disc. Some employees will fight this though, and in that case, just trade the game in as disc-only.

Does Best Buy accept game hardware?
Currently Best Buy only accepts various versions of the Nintendo DS in store, but word is that will change soon.

Does the **% bonuses apply to game hardware?
No, games only.

When I do a in-store trade, I am asked: to be fingerprinted, to have my photo taken, how much I weigh, etc. What's the deal?
Pawn shop laws regulating trade-ins and resale of used goods varies from state to state or city to city. It is not Best Buy's rule, and varies from store to store depending on where you live. At a minimum you'll likely need a state ID.

I went to a store to do a trade-in and they asked for a Best Buy receipt. WTF?
Some stores are required to have receipts to accept trade-ins, again this is due to local Pawn shop laws and could vary from city to city. You can always check if the store(s) near you require a receipt on Best Buy's trade-in site.

Can I trade sealed games?
Yes. You must present your receipt for the sealed games you are trading in. It is ok if the purchase was made from another store. You do run the risk of drawing extra attention to yourself as trading in sealed products is often a sign of theft. Do not be surprised if this is questioned by an employee, or you are asked to leave, open the items and return.
 
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[quote name='Toss']You guys need to stop returning those $5 preorders cause it's going to fuck it up for everyone. Either use or just suck it up as a cost of doing business. Also a 25% bump is available for 2 or more games anyway.[/QUOTE]

I don't quite understand your logic
 
[quote name='Evolved']Nope.

It's like Forza from last week. Pre-order was a BMW but if you bought the game without pre-ordering you still got the BMW.[/QUOTE]

Wonder how they can guarantee it the whole week when it comes inside the case...

Forza you can always print them off from a database, when they come in the case you only have that limited amount.

Unless it's like JD3 where they have an exclusive edition that they will always get in.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Wonder how they can guarantee it the whole week when it comes inside the case...

Forza you can always print them off from a database, when they come in the case you only have that limited amount.

Unless it's like JD3 where they have an exclusive edition that they will always get in.[/QUOTE]
No idea. But this is Best Buy, where everything is a mystery.
 
[quote name='buckythekat']I don't quite understand your logic[/QUOTE]

He's concerned that if too many people cancel pre-orders after getting the bonus that BB will eventually stop doing the pre-order. That part I understood, mentioning that people could get a bonus that is half of the bonus he is worried will be abused to the point of it going away I'm not as sure I personally understand. If I'm going to do a trade in I'm going to do a 50% bonus over 25%, pretty much no matter what.

[quote name='Jimmienoman']Wonder how they can guarantee it the whole week when it comes inside the case...

Unless it's like JD3 where they have an exclusive edition that they will always get in.[/QUOTE]

They will have enough of them for the first (or first couple) runs of the game to handle the initial demand. After that it will go back to the regular version, eventually, but it's completely possible that you'll go in to a BB 3 months from now and find one or two still hanging out on the shelf. In some cases, when the game sells horribly, you can find them insane amounts of time later, like the Brutal Legend version that came with 3 rock band songs at BB.
 
[quote name='Toss']You guys need to stop returning those $5 preorders cause it's going to fuck it up for everyone. Either use or just suck it up as a cost of doing business. Also a 25% bump is available for 2 or more games anyway.[/QUOTE]

I think its fine to return them if you are at least somewhat smart about it. Just wait until the week after the game comes out and return it then. Or just buy the game and then return the game. It counts as a return either way but this way you picked up the game at least I suppose. I agree the morons getting a pre-order and then returning the same or next day will eventually ruin it. I think if Best Buy had a system for you to pay for the whole game fewer people would cancel. I know I have paid off pre-orders at GameStop that I leave there just because its paid off. On sidenote I just noticed I have 12 games pre-ordered now at Best Buy. I will pick up a few and leave the rest I think.
 
what do you guys think is the best method with these pre-orders? Eat the $5 and don't bother picking up the game or buying/returning?

Also anyone try flipping Zhu Zhu Pets(Wii) from TRU to BB? It's 10 at TRU and has a TIV of $8. The only thing is weird it that BB says Zhu Zhu Pets 2 but the covers look the same?
 
[quote name='buckythekat']I don't quite understand your logic[/QUOTE]


^^ this crap is what is happening Toss ^^

TIVs are good at BBuy with the PROMO, the PROMO is earned by preordering a game. IF you constantly and repeatedly cancel the preorders, BBuy has no reason to continue the promos!

:wall::wall::wall:

idiotic bragging....trading in SEALED games WTF? :roll:

just keep it up...
 
[quote name='donut']^^ this crap is what is happening Toss ^^

TIVs are good at BBuy with the PROMO, the PROMO is earned by preordering a game. IF you constantly and repeatedly cancel the preorders, BBuy has no reason to continue the promos!

:wall::wall::wall:

idiotic bragging....trading in SEALED games WTF? :roll:

just keep it up...[/QUOTE]

Agreed...these type of actions will certainly kill a good deal for all of us..:roll:
 
So anyone that's concerned about the Robin DLC for AC should know that it's not really BB exclusive. Gamestop will be selling it tomorrow for $7 along with all the other DLC for more $$. This basically kills the DLC re-sale market for this game and anyone planning on offsetting the cost of their AC purchase at Best Buy may want to reconsider and go with Gamestop considering you get quite a bit more for the same price and the Robin DLC is going to be worth $7 at the most.
 
[quote name='donut']^^ this crap is what is happening Toss ^^

TIVs are good at BBuy with the PROMO, the PROMO is earned by preordering a game. IF you constantly and repeatedly cancel the preorders, BBuy has no reason to continue the promos!

:wall::wall::wall:

idiotic bragging....trading in SEALED games WTF? :roll:

just keep it up...[/QUOTE]

your logic is flawed, Gamestop has run similar promos for years
 
[quote name='donut']^^ this crap is what is happening Toss ^^

TIVs are good at BBuy with the PROMO, the PROMO is earned by preordering a game. IF you constantly and repeatedly cancel the preorders, BBuy has no reason to continue the promos!

:wall::wall::wall:

idiotic bragging....trading in SEALED games WTF? :roll:

just keep it up...[/QUOTE]

Yea, have to agree. I don't want people to think that my post was meant to be bragging or that following my lead doesn't mean that you should not use common sense. My plan all along was to either wait till after release and then cancel or just pickup the game when it comes out and then return it.

Be smart people, that's all.

Also, anyone that attempts to trade in sealed games is making a huge rookie move and should have their license to flip revoked. ;)
 
[quote name='Toss']You guys need to stop returning those $5 preorders cause it's going to fuck it up for everyone. Either use or just suck it up as a cost of doing business. Also a 25% bump is available for 2 or more games anyway.[/QUOTE]

This. Maybe even spread a little love by sharing an extra preorder with someone while in store. Helping them fill some extra preorders and even selling an extra game could help you if you're a regular at your best buy.
 
So to add to the Just Dance 3 flips, I also picked up Michael Jackson The Experience PS3 (20$ x 3), and the already well established Mx vs ATV Alive PS3 (20 instore x 3).

I ordered all my copies online to pick up instore. So B2G1 Free on all 4 titles netted me just over 400$ at BB

About 180$ profit.

Nice.
 
[quote name='stoned99']So to add to the Just Dance 3 flips, I also picked up Michael Jackson The Experience PS3 (20$ x 3), and the already well established Mx vs ATV Alive PS3 (20 instore x 3).

I ordered all my copies online to pick up instore. So B2G1 Free on all 4 titles netted me just over 400$ at BB

About 180$ profit.

Nice.[/QUOTE]

Looks like I know where I'm going tomorrow morning (again).
 
[quote name='etcrane']So anyone that's concerned about the Robin DLC for AC should know that it's not really BB exclusive. Gamestop will be selling it tomorrow for $7 along with all the other DLC for more $$. This basically kills the DLC re-sale market for this game and anyone planning on offsetting the cost of their AC purchase at Best Buy may want to reconsider and go with Gamestop considering you get quite a bit more for the same price and the Robin DLC is going to be worth $7 at the most.[/QUOTE]

They added some bonus levels to the BBY preorder, at least the UK counterpart did, to make it exclusive.

Edited to add


Batman's sidekick Robin (Tim Drake)[50] was announced as a playable character, with his own set of moves and gadgets, allowing him to be used in challenge maps. Additional skins were also made available, including his appearance as seen in Batman: The Animated Series and the Red Robin outfit.[51][52] The character also comes with two exclusive challenge maps: "Black Mask Hideout" and "Freight Train Escape".[50]


While it has yet to be seen if the skins you can buy come with the map packs also. I wouldn't be surprised if it did though, as it seems they are takin the route of no exclusives but instead timed releases. Only one that isn't confirmed to be able to be purchased as of now is the sinestra Corp suit for PS3 with green lantern SE bluray.
 
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gamestop used to have good coupons. no more.
i always wait a week or 2 and then refund my preorder, they say on the preorder receipt that it's legit if you don't pick it up in time. idk
 
[quote name='Toss']You guys need to stop returning those $5 preorders cause it's going to fuck it up for everyone. Either use or just suck it up as a cost of doing business. Also a 25% bump is available for 2 or more games anyway.[/QUOTE]


Relax. No one gets uptight when people cancel preorders at Gamestop, and Gamestop hasn't stopped giving bonus % on trade ins. What's going to kill it for Best Buy is taking 3 copies of the same game at a time. Not to mention they don't have the staff (at least my local store) to devote to keeping up with games. Sure, there's a counter in the game section now, but I still have to track someone down in another department, and they usually call some guy over from the TV section to handle to game counter. They haven't changed a used game price, ever. They still have copies of PS3 mass effect 2 on the shelf for $34.99. Now sure, we as cags know that it is really supposed to be $17.99, but I imagine the average person is going to see the brand new one for $19.99 next to it and grab that one every time.
 
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:dunce:[quote name='JediKiller24']Relax. No one gets uptight when people cancel preorders at Gamestop, and Gamestop hasn't stopped giving bonus % on trade ins. What's going to kill it for Best Buy is taking 3 copies of the same game at a time. Not to mention they don't have the staff (at least my local store) to devote to keeping up with games. Sure, there's a counter in the game section now, but I still have to track someone down in another department, and they usually call some guy over from the TV section to handle to game counter. They haven't changed a used game price, ever. They still have copies of PS3 mass effect 3 on the shelf for $34.99. Now sure, we as cags know that it is really supposed to be $17.99, but I imagine the average person is going to see the brand new one for $19.99 next to it and grab that one every time.[/QUOTE]

what makes you think that because GS does X BB will do X?
BBuy is requiring you DL and paying a third party to track all returns.
In turn this same 3rd party is providing detailed info on returns to better manage the return policies.
GS rarely offers 50% which is the driving reason TIVs are so attractive at BBuy (GS is now 30%) BBuy has already dropped most of the TIVs so while they may still allow returns with DL on preorders, why would they have any reason to continue 50% if the new games are never bought?
It's the % that matters.

abusers that flaunt preorder returns and go in buy games, unwrap and walk right back in , will ruin the positive situation at BBuy.
Crazy idea *** perhaps if members refrained (stopped) from bragging and promoting the abuse it just might serve the better good?
oh wait, then you couldn't see your made up name posting a message to strangers, who will hopefully ooh and ahh your post, now that;s important, silly me, screw Bbuy, continue on....
 
[quote name='donut']what makes you think that because GS does X BB will do X?
BBuy is requiring you DL and paying a third party to track all returns.
In turn this same 3rd party is providing detailed info on returns to better manage the return policies.
GS rarely offers 50% which is the driving reason TIVs are so attractive at BBuy (GS is now 30%) BBuy has already dropped most of the TIVs so while they may still allow returns with DL on preorders, why would they have any reason to continue 50% if the new games are never bought?
It's the % that matters.[/QUOTE]

I remember Gamestop having 40% on Gears 3

Also Best Buy is competing with Gamestop here, they'd be stupid to suddenly have worse deals then the biggest used game retailer
 
[quote name='donut']:dunce:

what makes you think that because GS does X BB will do X?
BBuy is requiring you DL and paying a third party to track all returns.
In turn this same 3rd party is providing detailed info on returns to better manage the return policies.
GS rarely offers 50% which is the driving reason TIVs are so attractive at BBuy (GS is now 30%) BBuy has already dropped most of the TIVs so while they may still allow returns with DL on preorders, why would they have any reason to continue 50% if the new games are never bought?
It's the % that matters.

abusers that flaunt preorder returns and go in buy games, unwrap and walk right back in , will ruin the positive situation at BBuy.
Crazy idea *** perhaps if members refrained (stopped) from bragging and promoting the abuse it just might serve the better good?[/QUOTE]

relax, BB will fix all it's holes independent of what we do. For you not to take advantage of them at this point is just foolish on your part. If they start banning individuals from trading, then that will be the slow down signal. For now enjoy the ride and stash your profits for later game buying enjoyment.

And lets face it, BB are hardly on the ball when it comes to IT. Reward zone points fiasco, check, Preorder bonus fiasco, check, Limited Edition fiasco, check, unlimited reward zone fiasco, double check.
 
I'm just saying think about it before returning every $5 preorder. Picking up the pre order release or just letting them have the $5 will help to preserve our golden goose. Especially if you go back the next day just to return it, the cost of gas and time doesn't make five bucks worth it.

I agree donut.

**MODS** can you guys delete posts that brag about dollar amount? ie. "I flipped (game title) X times and made Y dollars!"
 
[quote name='Velo214']gamestop used to have good coupons. no more.
i always wait a week or 2 and then refund my preorder, they say on the preorder receipt that it's legit if you don't pick it up in time. idk[/QUOTE]

I've started picking up the GS preorders, ask for a gift receipt and returning it about a week later, with the reason picked it up cheaper at store X. Beauty about the gift receipt is I'm usually refunded in cash, as they don't know what was used to pay for the preorder. Bonus is the fact that the codes on the receipt are yours to keep.
 
If you are refunding pre-orders I would also wait until after the game releases. At least that way you can just say that you changed your mind in ordering it and it's after the fact. With before release, they can easily see many returns and decide to cancel the promo.

Looks like I REALLY need to head out to TRU soon....
 
[quote name='buckythekat']

Also Best Buy is competing with Gamestop here, they'd be stupid to suddenly have worse deals then the biggest used game retailer[/QUOTE]

This.


the employees in Best Buy talk about gamestop as their big competition and these big promos are designed to woo folks away from Gamestop. I'm sure once they get more traffic (and get the kinks worked out...want to know why I don't want to pick up a preorder at Best Buy? cause they have too many problems delivering promised preorder bonuses.) their trade in's are going to come down and be more on par with Gamestop.

People that you percieve to be 'bragging' about it are only a small percent of the # of people actually doing it.
 
[quote name='JediKiller24']
People that you percieve to be 'bragging' about it are only a small percent of the # of people actually doing it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the incredible insight Sherlock.
 
[quote name='stoned99']So to add to the Just Dance 3 flips, I also picked up Michael Jackson The Experience PS3 (20$ x 3), and the already well established Mx vs ATV Alive PS3 (20 instore x 3).

I ordered all my copies online to pick up instore. So B2G1 Free on all 4 titles netted me just over 400$ at BB

About 180$ profit.

Nice.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for sharing this. Are the prices for these two games available in store?
 
[quote name='Toss']Thanks for the incredible insight Sherlock.[/QUOTE]


lmao, I was just about to write, "no shit sherlock..." :applause:

what can you do? selfish brick walls that know everything...
 
[quote name='JediKiller24'] They haven't changed a used game price, ever. They still have copies of PS3 mass effect 3 on the shelf for $34.99. Now sure, we as cags know that it is really supposed to be $17.99, but I imagine the average person is going to see the brand new one for $19.99 next to it and grab that one every time.[/QUOTE]
That's a hell of a deal, wtf you talking about. Getting a not yet released game for $34.99 (6 months before its release date) is kind of a good deal . you greed f*k still want it to be lower to $17.99?:lol:
 
[quote name='kouleefoh']That's a hell of a deal, wtf you talking about. Getting a not yet released game for $34.99 (6 months before its release date) is kind of a good deal :lol:[/QUOTE]

:applause:
 
[quote name='Toss']I'm just saying think about it before returning every $5 preorder. Picking up the pre order release or just letting them have the $5 will help to preserve our golden goose. Especially if you go back the next day just to return it, the cost of gas and time doesn't make five bucks worth it.

I agree donut.

**MODS** can you guys delete posts that brag about dollar amount? ie. "I flipped (game title) X times and made Y dollars!"[/QUOTE]
lol at the small timers worrying about getting their $5 back then come in here sharing their great insight on the trade in business.
 
[quote name='foreinter']Thanks for sharing this. Are the prices for these two games available in store?[/QUOTE]

I believe so, although the jackson game is a little confusing because online two versions show with 2 different prices. Instore however all my copies had a 20$ sticker on them.
 
Well I'm sure most folks have noticed by now that a large number of regular posters have disappeared to another top secret location. So the real flippers are not reporting their real activity anymore in public. Q Are they heroes or villians LOL

And seriously those of you who really think talking about it here is going to kill the golden goose, just haven't been on CAG very long. BlockBuster for instance is still making it easy for flippers, and BB is still selling penny guides. If some of us actually posted how much we have really traded, it would make your head spin. All this unnecessary chatter means most ppl with short attention spans will only read the last page of the the thread anyways.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Well I'm sure most folks have noticed by now that a large number of regular posters have disappeared to another top secret location. So the real flippers are not reporting their real activity anymore in public. Q Are they heroes or villians LOL

And seriously those of you who really think talking about it here is going to kill the golden goose, just haven't been on CAG very long. BlockBuster for instance is still making it easy for flippers, and BB is still selling penny guides. If some of us actually posted how much we have really traded, it would make your head spin. All this unnecessary chatter means most ppl with short attention spans will only read the last page of the the thread anyways.[/QUOTE]

They are villains. The private flip group members represent some of the biggest hoarders, deal abusers, and whiners on CAG.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Well I'm sure most folks have noticed by now that a large number of regular posters have disappeared to another top secret location. So the real flippers are not reporting their real activity anymore in public. Q Are they heroes or villians LOL

And seriously those of you who really think talking about it here is going to kill the golden goose, just haven't been on CAG very long. BlockBuster for instance is still making it easy for flippers, and BB is still selling penny guides. If some of us actually posted how much we have really traded, it would make your head spin. All this unnecessary chatter means most ppl with short attention spans will only read the last page of the the thread anyways.[/QUOTE]

stoned come on, you're a savvy guy
BBuster has how many stores left? and those stores carry the same amount of games? and while there are 2 titles that were worthwhile to trade in recently, how many did there used to be?
BBuy penny guides? lmao have almost dried up in most parts of the country since last year with the new pre pulls...
both examples you note are dramatically if not for many members, now nonexistent...
actually you note perfect examples where abuse changed the opportunity.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Well I'm sure most folks have noticed by now that a large number of regular posters have disappeared to another top secret location. So the real flippers are not reporting their real activity anymore in public. Q Are they heroes or villians LOL

And seriously those of you who really think talking about it here is going to kill the golden goose, just haven't been on CAG very long. BlockBuster for instance is still making it easy for flippers, and BB is still selling penny guides. If some of us actually posted how much we have really traded, it would make your head spin. All this unnecessary chatter means most ppl with short attention spans will only read the last page of the the thread anyways.[/QUOTE]

Actually it's not a secret.

There's one group that likes to be secretive about everything, (Toss can let you know about that one)

&& Then we have a group doesn't care if you join them as long as your contributing.

As said before, they thought people posting flips in this public** thread was what was ruining the flips. It also thread-crapped this thread. Where about 75% of this thread was talking about flips, kindle cards, and visa's.

So they took to the social groups section where anyone's welcome.


** Referring to how this thread can be viewed by lurkers, and anyone who finds it. No account needed.

Take this for what it's worth, others can chime in.
 
[quote name='twinton']They are villains. The private flip group members represent some of the biggest hoarders, deal abusers, and whiners on CAG.[/QUOTE]

:cry: I wanna be one of the cool kids in the special club!
In all seriousness, I dont think there as many people abusing this system as you might think... I just think those that ARE doing it are the ones that want to brag about it and clutter up this thread with info that is neither helpful or informative.
 
My answer to my own question is they are Heroes, by all accounts they are not

a) Not bagging on each other about their flipping behavior like some folks love to do
b) Sharing information so openly that it prewarns a corporation as to it's own stupidity

But like I've already said, those of you not actively participating are loosing out. I flip to buy games, that's it, nothing more nothing less. Today's profit will allow me to buy Rocksmith tomorrow. I had not initially planned on picking it up, but rather than wait to buy it at some insanely reduced used price (DJ Hero anyone), I'll bite early and maybe UBISoft will make more games.

My god I'm a saint and I hardly knew it. LOL

Lighten up ppl, this is just a hobby, and it won't last forever.
 
[quote name='etcrane']Best Buy is going to go out of business by Christmas unless some of you in this thread shut it ... I hope you people are happy.[/QUOTE]

Another good reason to convert all your credit to visa cards then :)

Seriously don't be so dramatic, they do actually turn around and sell the games they buy for a profit. They are not running a charity on the flip (I made a joke) side of a trade.
 
You can trade in a thousand games and I still don't consider it abuse if you're following their guidelines. that's my take on things. :D

Now can we talk about Ni No Kuni confirmed coming next year? :D
 
[quote name='twinton']They are villains. The private flip group members represent some of the biggest hoarders, deal abusers, and whiners on CAG.[/QUOTE]

I agree to disagree.
 
[quote name='confoosious']They're gonna sell Just Dance 3 that they bought at a profit? Where? Korea?

By the way, i'm thinking etcrane was being facetious.[/QUOTE]

Well you may have a point for that one, although I think it's TRU that are taking the real bath.

40$ can't be the MSRP for that game, surely it will go up soon and then BB can unload.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Well you may have a point for that one, although I think it's TRU that are taking the real bath.

40$ can't be the MSRP for that game, surely it will go up soon and then BB can unload.[/QUOTE]

It's been $40 since release everywhere. BB's TIV is just completely out of whack.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Well you may have a point for that one, although I think it's TRU that are taking the real bath.

40$ can't be the MSRP for that game, surely it will go up soon and then BB can unload.[/QUOTE]

$40 is the MSRP because it has to compete with Dance Central 2

I think BB auto TIV for 360 games that are new is $28-$30
 
[quote name='stoned99']Another good reason to convert all your credit to visa cards then :)

Seriously don't be so dramatic, they do actually turn around and sell the games they buy for a profit. They are not running a charity on the flip (I made a joke) side of a trade.[/QUOTE]

You're right, they'll definitely make money on the 30 copies of madden 09 sitting on the shelves of one local best buy.
 
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