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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FYI Top post reads "Get a 50% extra trade-in credit when you purchase any game $39.99 or above. Offer valid 11/27/11 - 12/10/11" but should read 40%
 
Apparently got the ban stick today. I was first told that it was 3 per day at my local store as it maxed out at 3 per transaction. So FO:NV and SWTFU I flipped a ton. About 2 months ago they said that I could only flip 3 per year and had since only done 3 per title per console sans 1 trade in of nintendogs when it was on sale. I did 6 of each sku; 3 different versions spread out over 3 days, but only after asking my local gaming supervisor in which he said ok for this one time.

In total I have traded in maximum $2,500 over the last year. Converted $1,400 to AMZ (all but $300 are NOT linked to me as I checked out without giving any info). Never bought visa cards.

Was given a phone number to call "if I wanted to dispute". So I called the number up and they told me that it was a 1919 (least think that was the code) so unasked what that was. He said he doesn't know. So I asked him to look it up, to which he replies "they won't give us that info, but someone at corporate flagged my account and NO ONE can change it".

So I asked him why it said to call this number if he can't give me any info and if I can't correct this issue. To which he just mumbled something off and said he wasn't sure, but try calling the 888-BESTBUY and see if they can help.

Kinda annoyed since I was originally told that there wasn't a limit in store and when I was told that it was 3 per year in store also I cut back. Now they can't give me a reason.

If its because of the past games going over the "limit" of 3 per year then I would like to plead my case of BBY employees giving me the wrong info. Which will show drastically in my trade in history.

If its because of possible theft then I can produce all my receipts.

If its just because they think I have just been profiting off them then they're right and I'll have to suck it up.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Apparently got the ban stick today. I was first told that it was 3 per day at my local store as it maxed out at 3 per transaction. So FO:NV and SWTFU I flipped a ton. About 2 months ago they said that I could only flip 3 per year and had since only done 3 per title per console sans 1 trade in of nintendogs when it was on sale. I did 6 of each sku; 3 different versions spread out over 3 days, but only after asking my local gaming supervisor in which he said ok for this one time.

In total I have traded in maximum $2,500 over the last year. Converted $1,400 to AMZ (all but $300 are NOT linked to me as I checked out without giving any info). Never bought visa cards.

Was given a phone number to call "if I wanted to dispute". So I called the number up and they told me that it was a 1919 (least think that was the code) so unasked what that was. He said he doesn't know. So I asked him to look it up, to which he replies "they won't give us that info, but someone at corporate flagged my account and NO ONE can change it".

So I asked him why it said to call this number if he can't give me any info and if I can't correct this issue. To which he just mumbled something off and said he wasn't sure, but try calling the 888-BESTBUY and see if they can help.

Kinda annoyed since I was originally told that there wasn't a limit in store and when I was told that it was 3 per year in store also I cut back. Now they can't give me a reason.

If its because of the past games going over the "limit" of 3 per year then I would like to plead my case of BBY employees giving me the wrong info. Which will show drastically in my trade in history.

If its because of possible theft then I can produce all my receipts.

If its just because they think I have just been profiting off them then they're right and I'll have to suck it up.[/QUOTE]

honestly it sounds like another store-level ban.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Apparently got the ban stick today. I was first told that it was 3 per day at my local store as it maxed out at 3 per transaction. So FO:NV and SWTFU I flipped a ton. About 2 months ago they said that I could only flip 3 per year and had since only done 3 per title per console sans 1 trade in of nintendogs when it was on sale. I did 6 of each sku; 3 different versions spread out over 3 days, but only after asking my local gaming supervisor in which he said ok for this one time.

In total I have traded in maximum $2,500 over the last year. Converted $1,400 to AMZ (all but $300 are NOT linked to me as I checked out without giving any info). Never bought visa cards.

Was given a phone number to call "if I wanted to dispute". So I called the number up and they told me that it was a 1919 (least think that was the code) so unasked what that was. He said he doesn't know. So I asked him to look it up, to which he replies "they won't give us that info, but someone at corporate flagged my account and NO ONE can change it".

So I asked him why it said to call this number if he can't give me any info and if I can't correct this issue. To which he just mumbled something off and said he wasn't sure, but try calling the 888-BESTBUY and see if they can help.

Kinda annoyed since I was originally told that there wasn't a limit in store and when I was told that it was 3 per year in store also I cut back. Now they can't give me a reason.

If its because of the past games going over the "limit" of 3 per year then I would like to plead my case of BBY employees giving me the wrong info. Which will show drastically in my trade in history.

If its because of possible theft then I can produce all my receipts.

If its just because they think I have just been profiting off them then they're right and I'll have to suck it up.[/QUOTE]
Since you obviously already know the answer, you may as well suck it up! lol
 
[quote name='animemaniac14']honestly it sounds like another store-level ban.[/QUOTE]

I keep thinking that, but I know every gaming person by name and even AFTER I was told of the 3 per year many said that they would still gladly accept more.

The only person I could think of was the yellow shirt at the front. I just want to know the reason to tell you the truth.
 
I think it goes something like this.
Scenario A
Store manager see someone trades in a lot, flags it so corporate can investigate. Corporate instead of investigate, just go ahead and ban the person.

Scenario B
Corporate raises question about a store for having so much trade-in of the same game. Store level investigate, sends in a list of people who trade in a lot of those games. Corporate bans.
 
[quote name='wrencrest']Since you obviously already know the answer, you may as well suck it up! lol[/QUOTE]

Problem is I am tame compared to the other posts I have seen that haven't been banned yet. Like I said they should at least be able to give a reason why.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Problem is I am tame compared to the other posts I have seen that haven't been banned yet. Like I said they should at least be able to give a reason why.[/QUOTE]

maybe they're just getting around to them.

They should just give you an answer but like the other guy said, you probably know the answer anyway.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Problem is I am tame compared to the other posts I have seen that haven't been banned yet. Like I said they should at least be able to give a reason why.[/QUOTE]
I am not trying to say you are any worse or better than anyone else. Doesnt matter to me either way, but I get a kick out of folks like you that want an answer. You know the answer. Move on to another business/target.
 
[quote name='wrencrest']I am not trying to say you are any worse or better than anyone else. Doesnt matter to me either way, but I get a kick out of folks like you that want an answer. You know the answer. Move on to another business/target.[/QUOTE]
Well if he knows the answer, it'd help other people from getting banned.
 
[quote name='wrencrest']I am not trying to say you are any worse or better than anyone else. Doesnt matter to me either way, but I get a kick out of folks like you that want an answer. You know the answer. Move on to another business/target.[/QUOTE]

The reason that I want an answer because if it ONLY because of possible theft then I will be more than happy to set the record straight.

If it was ONLY because of passing the limit I would like to plead my case.

Don't see why it is so outrageous that it becomes funny, since 2/3 reasons I can remedy or at least provide reasonings behind it.
 
I wonder if there is some guy at corporate that is trying to figure out how to ban EA/Bethesda/ubisoft/ttwo/2k/etc., for their 'fraudulent' activity of selling games to BBY for more than they paid to create them.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']The reason that I want an answer because if it ONLY because of possible theft then I will be more than happy to set the record straight.

If it was ONLY because of passing the limit I would like to plead my case.

Don't see why it is so outrageous that it becomes funny, since 2/3 reasons I can remedy or at least provide reasonings behind it.[/QUOTE]

Anything you do to try to get it lifted will likely require somebody at some level to look through your account and they will see the "over the limit" trades at that point for sure and give that as either the primary or use it as a secondary reason for your ban. I think your explanation is good, but I can't see anyway a large corp like BBY is going to be understanding of that and lift the ban. It's winter, so if you get snowed in and have nothing else to do but sit on hold and/or see how high you can make your blood pressure, then I'd call, but otherwise I think you'd be wasting your time.
 
Apologies if this is the wrong thread but how long does it take to get reward points to post? I have purchases from november that say pending and I bought a console and 2 games yesterday that dont even show up yet.
 
[quote name='DerClaw']I wonder if there is some guy at corporate that is trying to figure out how to ban EA/Bethesda/ubisoft/ttwo/2k/etc., for their 'fraudulent' activity of selling games to BBY for more than they paid to create them.[/QUOTE]

yes because that's exactly the same thing. :roll:
 
[quote name='Althax']Apologies if this is the wrong thread but how long does it take to get reward points to post? I have purchases from november that say pending and I bought a console and 2 games yesterday that dont even show up yet.[/QUOTE]
Paid for with game credit? If so, then NO points will be given unfortunately.:cry: That's one of the ONLY things I dislike about BB's trade program, in that they don't give RZ points when you buy stuff with the gaming credit. Even GS did that.

If they did, then I'd probably have at least 1-2 $5 certificates by now waiting for me.:D
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']I keep thinking that, but I know every gaming person by name and even AFTER I was told of the 3 per year many said that they would still gladly accept more.

The only person I could think of was the yellow shirt at the front. I just want to know the reason to tell you the truth.[/QUOTE]

Sorry to hear Jimmie. I thought the bans were done in waves since a few posters got the banhammer around the same time. Before your recent trade in when was the last time you traded in anything?
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']Paid for with game credit? If so, then NO points will be given unfortunately.:cry: That's one of the ONLY things I dislike about BB's trade program, in that they don't give RZ points when you buy stuff with the gaming credit. Even GS did that.

If they did, then I'd probably have at least 1-2 $5 certificates by now waiting for me.:D[/QUOTE]

Well I used the 75$ GC for buying the console on the games. I also used 100$ GC on the console so... Some of both purchses were GC but the full amount on neither. SOL?
 
[quote name='Althax']Well I used the 75$ GC for buying the console on the games. I also used 100$ GC on the console so... Some of both purchses were GC but the full amount on neither. SOL?[/QUOTE]
you get no point when you use gift cards, and all this ban talk has gotten me worried, but i shouldnt be worried since I never really went over the 3 per title per console right?
 
[quote name='Donut2922']Sorry to hear Jimmie. I thought the bans were done in waves since a few posters got the banhammer around the same time. Before your recent trade in when was the last time you traded in anything?[/QUOTE]

I still traded in the last few weeks, especially during the BBV Buy 5 for $30. Just chose games that I hadnt traded in before and stuck to the limit. I could have cleaned BBY out as a local BBY merged 2 stores and had TONS of games that traded in for between $16.50 and $18. All of which could be bought for $6 a game.

Oh well. Will make a few calls and see if I can get anywhere. If not then I'll just accept it.

BTW anyone else banned say it was a temp Ban? Mine did, but when I called up he lauded to it being permanent.
 
[quote name='Althax']Well I used the 75$ GC for buying the console on the games. I also used 100$ GC on the console so... Some of both purchses were GC but the full amount on neither. SOL?[/QUOTE]
You wouldn't receive points for the portions paid for with gift cards, though if the gc's were paid for with cash and not game trades, then whoever bought them would get the points.
 
I think that as long as the store I go to continues to have corporate/other stores applauding and wanting to know what they are doing that they are doing so well with trade-ins despite being a less busy store, I'm safe, since I am the reason. haha
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']I still traded in the last few weeks, especially during the BBV Buy 5 for $30. Just chose games that I hadnt traded in before and stuck to the limit. I could have cleaned BBY out as a local BBY merged 2 stores and had TONS of games that traded in for between $16.50 and $18. All of which could be bought for $6 a game.

Oh well. Will make a few calls and see if I can get anywhere. If not then I'll just accept it.

BTW anyone else banned say it was a temp Ban? Mine did, but when I called up he lauded to it being permanent.[/QUOTE]

Dude give it up, you're done...just get someone else to bring in your trades and give them a few bucks.
 
[quote name='BudzMcGee']I think that as long as the store I go to continues to have corporate/other stores applauding and wanting to know what they are doing that they are doing so well with trade-ins despite being a less busy store, I'm safe, since I am the reason. haha[/QUOTE]


:whistle2:# hmmm seams to me a number of banned stories included how "golden" they were with staff and management...including the fact those stores were also doing so well with trade ins....
 
Did a good size trade today, mostly low profit target flips, no problem. Bought James Bond to satisfy the buy game requirement, and in retrospect I should have just done to B2G1 Free. Guess I'll go back tomorrow and correct my mistake.
 
Hey you BB veterans: since it takes 30 days to post, it means basically every thing you buy in January is useless for points right? Cause they reset all the points Feb 1?
 
[quote name='donut']:whistle2:# hmmm seams to me a number of banned stories included how "golden" they were with staff and management...including the fact those stores were also doing so well with trade ins....[/QUOTE]

Yeah, but I'm also not breaking the rules of the program. Here is the difference between my story and their's:

Many of the people who have been banned: They said it was okay that I traded in more than 3 copies of a game so long as I didn't do it in the same day, and that I was really improving their numbers in their district! So I often traded in more than 3 copies of a game but never on the same day, which they said was okay! Also, I used those gift cards to buy over $1,000 in Amazon gift cards.

Me: They said 3 copies of a game per year, and that I was really improving their numbers in their district. So I traded tons of games, but worked within the 3 games per year limit. Also, I've bought tons of stuff at Best Buy (when I had to call reward zone last week the lady commented on the large amount of purchases I had) but only 1 visa gift card.
 
Gaming Supervisor went over my history and saw I followed their rules, and never went over their 3 title limit. Couldn't explain my ban.
 
[quote name='confoosious']Hey you BB veterans: since it takes 30 days to post, it means basically every thing you buy in January is useless for points right? Cause they reset all the points Feb 1?[/QUOTE]
January points count towards next years totals. The cutoff for this year is when the ball drop i.e. based on calendar year. The "reset" date is what it is so that Dec purchases clear return period.
 
[quote name='lordopus99']January points count towards next years totals. The cutoff for this year is when the ball drop i.e. based on calendar year.[/QUOTE]

So if I have 749 points as of Jan 1, I'm screwed with 249 pts right?
 
[quote name='darkasian']Gaming Supervisor went over my history and saw I followed their rules, and never went over their 3 title limit. Couldn't explain my ban.[/QUOTE]

Forgot the details of your story but could it be you bought a game and traded it in right away? Even if it's at another store?
 
i think the key is avoiding managers or dbag employees who would report you to managers

the system def doesnt flag anything itself, and theres no way corporate is going through everyone's record individually searching for people to ban
 
[quote name='herpderp118']i think the key is avoiding managers or dbag employees who would report you to managers

the system def doesnt flag anything itself, and theres no way corporate is going through everyone's record individually searching for people to ban[/QUOTE]

you know they can write scripts right?
 
I don't doubt it's a store level thing. I was the stand out as far as trade ins went at that store. Told them about the impending BBV sale, and that I'd be coming. My take is that I was getting over too much in someone's eyes, and they put a stop to it. If I'd known I'd get banned, I would've broken the rules and rolled up even more credit during the beginning of the BBV sale.
 
[quote name='confoosious']you know they can write scripts right?[/QUOTE]

:applause:

BBY wrote a great script just yesterday for their b2g1 with disneyland adventures

seriously though if it their system was the one flagging people, you'd hear 3x-5x more banning stories in this thread from everywhere around the country. as it stands there is still less than 10, 15 max, people in this thread that have been banned
 
[quote name='herpderp118']:applause:

BBY wrote a great script just yesterday for their b2g1 with disneyland adventures

seriously though if it their system was the one flagging people, you'd hear 3x-5x more banning stories in this thread from everywhere around the country. as it stands there is still less than 10, 15 max, people in this thread that have been banned[/QUOTE]

:roll: I don't think you understand that, you know, there's more than 1 person working at a company. herpderp indeed.
 
Ive been wanting to do this trade in this week but they won't take my Mario 3d untill its tiv is in the system. Anyone know when they would possibly update it ? I want to complete this trade in before the current promo ends.
 
[quote name='darkasian']I don't doubt it's a store level thing. I was the stand out as far as trade ins went at that store. Told them about the impending BBV sale, and that I'd be coming. My take is that I was getting over too much in someone's eyes, and they put a stop to it. If I'd known I'd get banned, I would've broken the rules and rolled up even more credit during the beginning of the BBV sale.[/QUOTE]


well that was brilliant
 
[quote name='elessar123']They probably just grouped you as a dealer, for high volumes and multiple identical items.[/QUOTE]

This is probably correct. Just like they will cancel all your orders if you place too many. They will send an email saying they couldn't "verify your information" or something to that effect.

I recall seeing verbiage about dealers at the new kiosk on one of their signs.
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']Ive been wanting to do this trade in this week but they won't take my Mario 3d untill its tiv is in the system. Anyone know when they would possibly update it ? I want to complete this trade in before the current promo ends.[/QUOTE]

damn, give it a rest, you post on almost every page of this thread and giving you credit for reading the other posts on those pages... has anyone ever posted knowing how and when this is determined?
just look every day and it should be sooner than later.
 
[quote name='darkasian']I don't doubt it's a store level thing. I was the stand out as far as trade ins went at that store. Told them about the impending BBV sale, and that I'd be coming. My take is that I was getting over too much in someone's eyes, and they put a stop to it. If I'd known I'd get banned, I would've broken the rules and rolled up even more credit during the beginning of the BBV sale.[/QUOTE]
:lol::applause:
 
[quote name='donut']damn, give it a rest, you post on almost every page of this thread and giving you credit for reading the other posts on those pages... has anyone ever posted knowing how and when this is determined?
just look every day and it should be sooner than later.[/QUOTE]

You don't need to sound so angry at people all the time :)
 
[quote name='stoned99']So has anyone had success doing the B2G1 Free then going back and price matching on the games ?[/QUOTE]

Not quite what I did, but I did a price match/exchange from Mario 3D that I bought last week (to qualify for the %50 trade in) and two copies of Saints Row the Third. All I had to do was bring in my receipt for the Mario and I paid $40 for one SR3 and got the other one free. I then proceeded to sell one of them on Craigslist for $40. I've been wanting a sale on this game for a while now, so am keeping the other one.
I played it a little last night, definitely a tongue in cheek game, I love it!
 
[quote name='herpderp118']:applause:

BBY wrote a great script just yesterday for their b2g1 with disneyland adventures

seriously though if it their system was the one flagging people, you'd hear 3x-5x more banning stories in this thread from everywhere around the country. as it stands there is still less than 10, 15 max, people in this thread that have been banned[/QUOTE]

Just because 10 people fessed up doesnt mean that a mass banning didnt already occur or is still looming. If anything I give credit to them for posting about it to warn others. I suspect many that were already banned have kept it to themselves to just save face and risk getting flamed for it here. That doesnt include all the banned lurkers here either.
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']You don't need to sound so angry at people all the time :)[/QUOTE]
I feel the same way, that dude always come in here and yell at people :lol:
 
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