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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Would BB charge me sales tax(9.3% here in WA) when I try to pay for stuff with trade-in-credit? GS does charge sales tax when regular gift cards are used, but doesn't charge any tax if I buy stuff with trade-in-credit. (And I know sales tax regulations vary state by state.)

I have searched a little bit and couldn't find the answer to my question. Maybe I have not looked hard enough.:)
 
[quote name='jooanyenna']Would BB charge me sales tax(9.3% here in WA) when I try to pay for stuff with trade-in-credit? GS does charge sales tax when regular gift cards are used, but doesn't charge any tax if I buy stuff with trade-in-credit. (And I know sales tax regulations vary state by state.)

I have searched a little bit and couldn't find the answer to my question. Maybe I have not looked hard enough.:)[/QUOTE]

they are treated exactly like gift cards.
 
[quote name='jooanyenna']Would BB charge me sales tax(9.3% here in WA) when I try to pay for stuff with trade-in-credit? GS does charge sales tax when regular gift cards are used, but doesn't charge any tax if I buy stuff with trade-in-credit. (And I know sales tax regulations vary state by state.)

I have searched a little bit and couldn't find the answer to my question. Maybe I have not looked hard enough.:)[/QUOTE]

Yes they will. GS is in a loophole and takes advantage of that. BBY doesn't. Whether it is if they aren't allowed because of laws (BBY is considered a pawn shop, while GS isn't) or if it is because they choose not to.
 
[quote name='Jimmienoman']Yes they will. GS is in a loophole and takes advantage of that. BBY doesn't. Whether it is if they aren't allowed because of laws (BBY is considered a pawn shop, while GS isn't) or if it is because they choose not to.[/QUOTE]


?? loophole ?? what the heck?
All retailers accepting trades must abide by city pawn laws.
Tax rules are based on city and state.
Not all GS stores do not charge tax on store credit purchases, but most do not.
I wonder why BBY and Blockbuster do charge tax.
also Gameforce (R.I.P.) did not charge tax on store credit purchases.
 
[quote name='confoosious']they are treated exactly like gift cards.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Jimmienoman']Yes they will. GS is in a loophole and takes advantage of that. BBY doesn't. Whether it is if they aren't allowed because of laws (BBY is considered a pawn shop, while GS isn't) or if it is because they choose not to.[/QUOTE]

Thank you guys for quick response.

So I assume that trading in games and purchasing other stuff would be done in two different transactions at BB unlike GS.
1) You trade in games and receive a gift card for their value.
2) You purchase other stuff with the gift card you just have received.

Right?
 
[quote name='jooanyenna']Probably no CAG would, but a friend of mine continuously buys used games at GS because he could take them back there it if he doesn't like the games after playing them for an hour or two. He keeps the only games that he wants to keep.[/QUOTE]

That and most people I know including me just uses GS on new pre-owned games for a free rental service. I really have never seen anyone buy a preowned new game for $5 off the price of a brand new game.

In fact a friend at GS said they put out the new games under preowned just to get people in the store and they know they are "renting" the game but it gets them coming into the store and the money they rented the orginal used game for a good portion of that usually goes towards preorders and or other games. The trick is getting people to come in and then convert money to store credit. That and people are lazy if they are already in the store then why drive twenty miles or whatever to pick up the same game for a few bucks less?

It is marketing and it works to a certain level. It will never work on the hardcore shopper or flipper though. :D
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Damn Toss, you sure do love riding my posts.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, well you know. Did your mom's account get banned? At least you can get your own next year.lol
 
[quote name='donut']?? loophole ?? what the heck?
All retailers accepting trades must abide by city pawn laws.
Tax rules are based on city and state.
Not all GS stores do not charge tax on store credit purchases, but most do not.
I wonder why BBY and Blockbuster do charge tax.
also Gameforce (R.I.P.) did not charge tax on store credit purchases.[/QUOTE]

Gamestop treats it as store credit, think of it really as an elaborate exchange program. Due to this, in many states, they can get away without charging tax when the customer is using that credit.

At Best Buy you are technically selling your games for a gift card of a certain value. That gift card is in no way tied to you from there on, and can be used by anyone, like any normal gift card.

I imagine it is only a matter of time before most states start to close down the gamestop loophole as it probably cost a fair amount of lost tax revenue every year.

[quote name='Toss']Yeah, well you know. Did your mom's account get banned? At least you can get your own next year.lol[/QUOTE]

This was a little mean, but I still had to chuckle a little bit.
 
[quote name='Althax']Does BBY take in console trades? I wouldnt mind upgrading my 360...[/QUOTE]

Normally I would just tell you to look in the OP but you reminded me that the gaming supervisor in my store recently said that they may actually start taking console trade-ins in store soon. She had at least heard it was possible. To answer your question, yes, but only online unless you are trading in a DS.
 
[quote name='BudzMcGee']Normally I would just tell you to look in the OP but you reminded me that the gaming supervisor in my store recently said that they may actually start taking console trade-ins in store soon. She had at least heard it was possible. To answer your question, yes, but only online unless you are trading in a DS.[/QUOTE]

I did look there first but just saw a mention about the ds and nothing else. Thanks for the info!
 
[quote name='Althax']Does BBY take in console trades? I wouldnt mind upgrading my 360...[/QUOTE]

My local BB has started taking in consoles. Keep in mind they do not currently offer any promos for them (preorder TIV bonuses do not apply as I asked). However I imagine the 10% GCU promo may apply. Just call and ask.
 
[quote name='Pliskin101']That and most people I know including me just uses GS on new pre-owned games for a free rental service. I really have never seen anyone buy a preowned new game for $5 off the price of a brand new game.

In fact a friend at GS said they put out the new games under preowned just to get people in the store and they know they are "renting" the game but it gets them coming into the store and the money they rented the orginal used game for a good portion of that usually goes towards preorders and or other games. The trick is getting people to come in and then convert money to store credit. That and people are lazy if they are already in the store then why drive twenty miles or whatever to pick up the same game for a few bucks less?

It is marketing and it works to a certain level. It will never work on the hardcore shopper or flipper though. :D[/QUOTE]
You do know that if you keep 'renting' games from GS with their 7 day supposedly no questions asked return policy that they'll eventually put a stop to your practice of getting 'free rentals' by telling you that you HAVE to keep the latest game you're 'renting' from them, right?

Unfortunately folks like you who 'rent' from GS are the reason folks like me(who get buyer's remorse quite a bit) can't return items as much as we want at many places anymore. Even BB has cracked down and is now tracking returns by requiring an ID when returns are done anymore and will limit/forbid future returns if a certain threshold is passed.

But as for them 'converting new games to used at GS' that doesn't sound right at all. Now maybe if it's items such as collector's editions that have languished on their shelves forever, that I've heard of them doing. But then again nothing that GS does(and gets away with somehow:roll:) surprises me anymore.:whistle2:#
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']You do know that if you keep 'renting' games from GS with their 7 day supposedly no questions asked return policy that they'll eventually put a stop to your practice of getting 'free rentals' by telling you that you HAVE to keep the latest game you're 'renting' from them, right?

Unfortunately folks like you who 'rent' from GS are the reason folks like me(who get buyer's remorse quite a bit) can't return items as much as we want at many places anymore. Even BB has cracked down and is now tracking returns by requiring an ID when returns are done anymore and will limit/forbid future returns if a certain threshold is passed.

But as for them 'converting new games to used at GS' that doesn't sound right at all. Now maybe if it's items such as collector's editions that have languished on their shelves forever, that I've heard of them doing. But then again nothing that GS does(and gets away with somehow:roll:) surprises me anymore.:whistle2:#[/QUOTE]
I've had to deal with a manager like that. Id always return buy some other used game who're it out for achievements return on repeat for like a month. She eventually was just like "you need to keep these this time. Make sure you really want them." Then again I never preordered just kinda wasted their stock for soccer moms who wanted to overpay for games.
 
[quote name='BudzMcGee']Gamestop treats it as store credit, think of it really as an elaborate exchange program. Due to this, in many states, they can get away without charging tax when the customer is using that credit.

At Best Buy you are technically selling your games for a gift card of a certain value. That gift card is in no way tied to you from there on, and can be used by anyone, like any normal gift card.

I imagine it is only a matter of time before most states start to close down the gamestop loophole as it probably cost a fair amount of lost tax revenue every year.



This was a little mean, but I still had to chuckle a little bit.[/QUOTE]

Sorry that's not true either.
GS can either put your credit on your GS card/keychain/use to pay preorder OR put that amount on a card that ANYONE can use/spend.
and since GS does charge tax in some stores, they are not using a "loophole".

BBuy and Blockbuster are also issuing store credit. Anyone can take that card and use it for purchase.
 
Yay BB employee was nice enough to give me the promo bonus without preordering anything on 2 trade-ins because they sold my Zelda CE preorder.
 
[quote name='donut']Sorry that's not true either.
GS can either put your credit on your GS card/keychain/use to pay preorder OR put that amount on a card that ANYONE can use/spend.
and since GS does charge tax in some stores, they are not using a "loophole".

BBuy and Blockbuster are also issuing store credit. Anyone can take that card and use it for purchase.[/QUOTE]

Most states require sales tax on most items (grocery and clothing are often example of items excluded), I'm sure some states have exceptions in place for store credit to some extent (i.e. credit given in an exchange, credit given as an apology perhaps, etc.), but I'm sure any state with that exception didn't intend to allow a store to buy an item from someone and then make a tax-free sale as a result of that. To my knowledge (I don't trade at Gamestop), for most people they tie your trade money to a specific account don't they?

I was under the impression that not only is blockbuster store credit linked to your specific account, but also the store you traded in at. If someone elses name is on my account they could use the credit, but technically they aren't supposed to be able to if they are not. Kind of like renting on my account if they aren't on it. That is pretty much the definition of store credit, as opposed to a gift card. That fact that credit was given in return for a game makes it a little more gray.

Best Buy only offers a straight up gift card that is in no way tied to you.

None the less, all three charge tax in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin, least that's been my experience.
 
[quote name='Velo214']i found a roach in a used game before. i was gonna smoke it but you never know...[/QUOTE]
My one ex gf found a roach in a rental car she rented while hers was in the shop to get repaired the one time and I found a roach in my one cousin's car from his lot that he said he dad was driving last.:lol: I had a chuckle both times, but I too wouldn't take a chance on them.;)
 
[quote name='Velo214']i found a roach in a used game before. i was gonna smoke it but you never know...[/QUOTE]

hilarious. did you try to flip it too? :D
 
[quote name='Velo214']i found a roach in a used game before. i was gonna smoke it but you never know...[/QUOTE]

Could be worse. At least it wasnt a used condom lol. Im thinking about flipping one of my free copys of brink to gs and putting one in the manual
 
[quote name='confoosious']if they ban people who bought kindle cards, we're all getting banned.[/QUOTE]

I shifted over 300 bucks into kindle cards a few months ago. So far nothing was said to me except what the cutie at the register said. She was like "wow you sure must like to read" and I was like "I don't know how to read". She just stood there and gave me a blank stare for 10, long, silent seconds before giving me my receipt and saying bye. She wants to fuck.
 
[quote name='Irukandji']I shifted over 300 bucks into kindle cards a few months ago. So far nothing was said to me except what the cutie at the register said. She was like "wow you sure must like to read" and I was like "I don't know how to read". She just stood there and gave me a blank stare for 10, long, silent seconds before giving me my receipt and saying bye. She wants to fuck.[/QUOTE]

You should have asked her for a private reading lesson
 
[quote name='Irukandji']I shifted over 300 bucks into kindle cards a few months ago. So far nothing was said to me except what the cutie at the register said. She was like "wow you sure must like to read" and I was like "I don't know how to read". She just stood there and gave me a blank stare for 10, long, silent seconds before giving me my receipt and saying bye. She wants to fuck.[/QUOTE]

The ending along with your avatar bouncing made this amazing.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Dont use your RZ number for transactions.

I've purchased around 3k in kindle cards and at the very least 10k in Visa GC
As i've said already im still around.

I think bans have to be happening on a store level first. Managers and DM are the guys to be watching out for.

Some what Off-Topic so spoiler
At my store the GM fucking loves me. Never been denied on a pm because of how often i trade there.

Most recent: I was able to PM the AC:R on release day from Wally world @ $39.96 when it was out of stock at all the other stores.
Blue shirt tells him how he's called already saying it's out of stock.
GM doesnt even hesitate in saying "Well i thinks it's in stock" With a smile on his face.
also was able to PM Skyrim to TRU $20 GC deal with purchase. the day of release.

Basic premise Get to know the higher-ups all your problems suddenly go away
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I agree I believe the ban's are occurring at a store level. I would have been banned already if not. I've bought over 4K in Kindle GC & 8K in Visa and cancelled about half my pre-orders out of 12. I've done same day flips of BB sales but don't trade them into the same store. I've spent about 2k in store, mostly on just other items I flip. Orange would have to be the most chill store IMO but I am not a regular there.

[quote name='io']Yes, I agree on the speculation - but any gift card purchases are "cashing out" vs. buying stuff in their store. They must get something from the Visa Gift cards too otherwise they wouldn't carry them. I'd imagine it is something low-margin like the Kindle cards.

The funny thing is that my original motivation for buying them (and the reason I bought the first 1 anyway) was that I thought if I wouldn't get RZ points for buying it, I'd at least get RZ points when using it. I mean, if they simply allowed us to get RZ points on our game trade credit purchases, then I probably never would have bothered. Even when I'm "cashing out" it is only to do an exchange - that is, I use the Visa Gift card to buy groceries, etc, then use my regular credit card to buy an equal amount of gaming items at Best Buy so I can get double RZ points (and credit for Silver membership). If they screw me over for that I will be kind of pissed.

The gaming supervisor doesn't believe that you don't get RZ points when buying games with game trade credit (ie, gift cards) and keeps telling me to call the RZ number to get that straightened out as it must just be a problem only I am having :roll:. If Best Buy wants to be serious with this game trading thing, they do need to get this fixed somehow. Maybe they need to make special game trade-in gift cards that are eligible for RZ points and can't be funded any other way than by game trading (so people don't double-dip on RZ points). I mean, GS doesn't penalize you in their rewards program, as weak as it is, by not allowing purchases with trade-in credit to count. The easiest thing would be to not give RZ points on gift card purchases in general and then allow the points when gift cards are used. I don't see why it has never been this way, actually, as they would "save" on RZ points via unredeemed gift cards.[/QUOTE]

There was the Pitch In Card work around for awhile but they have since killed that. I've known about the double dipping rule about gift cards for awhile now and it sucks since we never get the first dip. I have noticed sometimes I do get rewards points for GC loads via trade in's and I'm not sure why it happens but it does sometimes.
 
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[quote name='io']Yes, I agree on the speculation - but any gift card purchases are "cashing out" vs. buying stuff in their store. They must get something from the Visa Gift cards too otherwise they wouldn't carry them. I'd imagine it is something low-margin like the Kindle cards.

The funny thing is that my original motivation for buying them (and the reason I bought the first 1 anyway) was that I thought if I wouldn't get RZ points for buying it, I'd at least get RZ points when using it. I mean, if they simply allowed us to get RZ points on our game trade credit purchases, then I probably never would have bothered. Even when I'm "cashing out" it is only to do an exchange - that is, I use the Visa Gift card to buy groceries, etc, then use my regular credit card to buy an equal amount of gaming items at Best Buy so I can get double RZ points (and credit for Silver membership). If they screw me over for that I will be kind of pissed.

The gaming supervisor doesn't believe that you don't get RZ points when buying games with game trade credit (ie, gift cards) and keeps telling me to call the RZ number to get that straightened out as it must just be a problem only I am having :roll:. If Best Buy wants to be serious with this game trading thing, they do need to get this fixed somehow. Maybe they need to make special game trade-in gift cards that are eligible for RZ points and can't be funded any other way than by game trading (so people don't double-dip on RZ points). I mean, GS doesn't penalize you in their rewards program, as weak as it is, by not allowing purchases with trade-in credit to count. The easiest thing would be to not give RZ points on gift card purchases in general and then allow the points when gift cards are used. I don't see why it has never been this way, actually, as they would "save" on RZ points via unredeemed gift cards.[/QUOTE]

There was the Pitch In Card work around for awhile but they have since killed that. I've known about the double dipping rule about gift cards for awhile now and it sucks since we never get the first dip. I have noticed sometimes I do get rewards points for GC loads via trade in's and I'm not sure why it happens but it does sometimes.
 
probly cuz they are doing the black friday sales on most new games but mw3?

irukandji fantastic story ;) n yeah, i need that diaper money! lol

i checked a bunch of my trade ins / a few from bbv i didnt have time to flip today, and they are all strong, amazingly so are a few dotd's. oh wellz. peace all
 
Apparently, Best Buy is watching other Black Friday deals like Wal-Mart who is having Yakuza 4 (dropped from 17 to 6) for $10 and Dance Central 2 and Kinect Sports 2 for $15, whose tiv were 17 and 14 respectively But dropped to $10 each.
 
I just checked and it looks like my online trade is complete. So I am only banned from in-store trades apparently. And if we're right about the bans being on the store level, then I was banned for trading in 2 games during the MW3 midnight launch for a friend that was with me, and then giving him the gift card.
If that's the case, Best Buy can fuck itself. And I am going to nut slap, pie smash, bitch slap a close personal friend this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
 
[quote name='Phoeniix']I agree I believe the ban's are occurring at a store level. I would have been banned already if not. I've bought over 4K in Kindle GC & 8K in Visa and cancelled about half my pre-orders out of 12. I've done same day flips of BB sales but don't trade them into the same store. I've spent about 2k in store, mostly on just other items I flip. Orange would have to be the most chill store IMO but I am not a regular there.



There was the Pitch In Card work around for awhile but they have since killed that. I've known about the double dipping rule about gift cards for awhile now and it sucks since we never get the first dip. I have noticed sometimes I do get rewards points for GC loads via trade in's and I'm not sure why it happens but it does sometimes.[/QUOTE]

You've mass flip yet cancel your preorders? :/
 
[quote name='jeebert']I just checked and it looks like my online trade is complete. So I am only banned from in-store trades apparently. And if we're right about the bans being on the store level, then I was banned for trading in 2 games during the MW3 midnight launch for a friend that was with me, and then giving him the gift card.
If that's the case, Best Buy can fuck itself. And I am going to nut slap, pie smash, bitch slap a close personal friend this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving everyone![/QUOTE]

Why would that matter? They dont care who you give yor gift cards to.
 
Ive cancelled so many preorders, I usually can convince the trade in person to pass that step because I'll just cancel anyway. I have the luxury of 5 best buys within a few miles of work and home that I never really gain a rep person to person.
 
[quote name='irishsoccermbw']Gotta get that 5 dollars back brah[/QUOTE]

Yeah no kidding. I never had a problem paying $5 whenever I trade in $50 worth of games before. Stay classy.
 
This is getting a little ridiculous...they're pre-nerf'ing TiV's for the games Wally World has on sale for BF? I think BB is getting a little paranoid; every BF shopper is out to flip their games to us!
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']You do know that if you keep 'renting' games from GS with their 7 day supposedly no questions asked return policy that they'll eventually put a stop to your practice of getting 'free rentals' by telling you that you HAVE to keep the latest game you're 'renting' from them, right?

Unfortunately folks like you who 'rent' from GS are the reason folks like me(who get buyer's remorse quite a bit) can't return items as much as we want at many places anymore. Even BB has cracked down and is now tracking returns by requiring an ID when returns are done anymore and will limit/forbid future returns if a certain threshold is passed.

But as for them 'converting new games to used at GS' that doesn't sound right at all. Now maybe if it's items such as collector's editions that have languished on their shelves forever, that I've heard of them doing. But then again nothing that GS does(and gets away with somehow:roll:) surprises me anymore.:whistle2:#[/QUOTE]

You couldn't be more off/wrong. As long as this policy exists then there is nothing they can do about it... customers are fine. I have been doing it for years as well as my friends. In fact most employees I have ever came across actually say it at the register. They say it 99% of the time. "Try the game and if you don't like it or finish it and don't want to keep it just bring it back in seven days". Like I said this is part of Gamestop's "thing" it is a part of their marketing and niche. That is why the employees tell you to do it as part of their speil. If GS decides to change their own policy for this activity then it isn't the customers fault who are just doing what the stores say. HELLOOO???. Again like I said this is part of GS plan.

As far as some store (BB?) limiting the amount of returns that is the strangest thing and first I have ever heard of it. If they are A-holes like that then it seems that maybe it is better to shop somewhere else anyway, right? Also as far as them not accepting a return because you have returned to much I would say that this is unlawful as long as it is within their return policy. Now a store can ban anyone for any reason but if you have a returnable item and want to return it they MUST let you.

Abusing say Amazon and returning things all the time for random odd reasons and Amazon getting upset at you is one thing but customers at GS that use a policy that is made for just that have nothing to worry about.
 
[quote name='sgaldis']This is getting a little ridiculous...they're pre-nerf'ing TiV's for the games Wally World has on sale for BF? I think BB is getting a little paranoid; every BF shopper is out to flip their games to us![/QUOTE]

Well if they didn't id be in on Saturday 3x of everything. And im sure everyone else would be too.
 
[quote name='Pliskin101']You couldn't be more off/wrong. As long as this policy exists then there is nothing they can do about it... customers are fine. I have been doing it for years as well as my friends. In fact most employees I have ever came across actually say it at the register. They say it 99% of the time. "Try the game and if you don't like it or finish it and don't want to keep it just bring it back in seven days". Like I said this is part of Gamestop's "thing" it is a part of their marketing and niche. That is why the employees tell you to do it as part of their speil. If GS decides to change their own policy for this activity then it isn't the customers fault who are just doing what the stores say. HELLOOO???. Again like I said this is part of GS plan.

As far as some store (BB?) limiting the amount of returns that is the strangest thing and first I have ever heard of it. If they are A-holes like that then it seems that maybe it is better to shop somewhere else anyway, right? Also as far as them not accepting a return because you have returned to much I would say that this is unlawful as long as it is within their return policy. Now a store can ban anyone for any reason but if you have a returnable item and want to return it they MUST let you.

Abusing say Amazon and returning things all the time for random odd reasons and Amazon getting upset at you is one thing but customers at GS that use a policy that is made for just that have nothing to worry about.[/QUOTE]

Actually, IATTCG couldn't be more right.

Please do some mf'ing research before you start spouting off nonsense. Good for you that you've been doing it for years. Congrats. You're still wrong.

"We reserve the right to refuse any return." - gamestop return policy.

"Best Buy reserves the right to deny any return."
 
[quote name='sgaldis']This is getting a little ridiculous...they're pre-nerf'ing TiV's for the games Wally World has on sale for BF? I think BB is getting a little paranoid; every BF shopper is out to flip their games to us![/QUOTE]

And they wonder why Amazon laughs at them.
 
[quote name='sgaldis']This is getting a little ridiculous...they're pre-nerf'ing TiV's for the games Wally World has on sale for BF? I think BB is getting a little paranoid; every BF shopper is out to flip their games to us![/QUOTE]

That's just smart business in my eyes
 
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