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So I happened to find a list of their games that they are giving some good money on, I guess to compete with Gamestop. Here is a copy of the list. I dont know if you have to trade in more than 1 game to get the deal, but thought others would be able to chime in with their experience. Of note is the hot shots golf trade in for PS3 (if you were able to get it from the sears clearance).

link
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Video-Games-Gadgets/null/pcmcat203500050000.c?id=pcmcat203500050000

Added by Io: Note that you can also trade games in using this site:
http://ebay.eztradein.com/ebay/
which is handled by the same processor (Dealtree) used for the Best Buy program. In this case, though, you can get PayPal payments instead of Best Buy gift cards. The trade-in values and processing methods seem to be exactly the same.

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I tried looking for the $20 and $30 trade in value games but came up empty, if you want to provide the link so I can add it here, let me know via PM.

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UPDATED: since it keeps getting asked

1. Can I take them to a physical store?
Games need to be mailed in. If you try to do an instore trade from the website it will redirect you to mailing it in.

2. How many days do I have to mail it in?
30 days from initiating the trade. Mail it in ASAP as the processing time until you get your money differs and could be a wait.

3. Are trade in quotes locked in or do they get valued at time of processing?
Get your games in fast enough and you will not have to worry about this. But the majority believe that you are locked in as long as it gets there before the 30 days are up.

4. Do games have to be complete?
Case, Manual, and working game are your only options. So yes, full credit if you have everything. But we are not too sure on how they determine scratches affecting playability (if they physically test the game during processing). Just clean all smudges and fingerprints prior to mailing, and if you have deep scratches it is up to you to chance them saying the game does not work.

5. What happens if they say the game is worth less than trade in quote?
You can either accept their valuation or PAY to have your game shipped back to you.
 
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Well, note that this is all stuff I could have stuck in one huge box like some of you did but it was always my plan to spread it out and send everything in over a month. The policy change spurred me to send most of it in early this month, but I still wanted to spread out the unique titles (no SMB or TSM in these submissions for example).
 
Took awhile for my first trade but finally got gift card yesterday. $25 for Madden 10, mailed 6/1.

Just in time to use the GC torwards my new iPhone tomorrow. :D
 
verified on 2 more smb's. i locked them in on the 29th and took my time to finally get 2 more for 25 each during the gohastings.com glitch sale. was cutting it pretty close there :)
 
I really feel horrible for you guys that sent packages during that "dead zone"... especially the ones that had BIG submissions. I hope that all works out for you guys.
 
Maybe the "Dead Zone" is over. My 6 SMB that were received per USPS on 6/1 just got verified. I got an email for each one. At least they finally admitted they got them. Now to just wait for payment via PayPal. NO MORE business for these people from me!!
 
my June 1 got verified. Looks like they may have just lost them, because they verified a game that wasn't in the box but was on trade-in order.
 
[quote name='Pookymeister']my June 1 got verified. Looks like they may have just lost them, because they verified a game that wasn't in the box but was on trade-in order.[/QUOTE]

If that's the case then kudos to them for honoring lost packages. For anyone that has gotten Paypal payment before, do I need to do anything other than use my paypal email address for my profile?
 
[quote name='Velo214']verified on 2 more smb's. i locked them in on the 29th and took my time to finally get 2 more for 25 each during the gohastings.com glitch sale. was cutting it pretty close there :)[/QUOTE]
(bow)
 
I had two games delivered (to ezTradein) on June 1. A couple emails and tThree weeks later they still were not verified, so I submitted a BBB complaint (Contract Issue), and the next day they were verified.
 
Finally got my PayPal money today for my 2nd shipment. Just to recap, 24 SMB shipped on 6/1, which were Verified on 6/10, and Paid on 6/23.
 
Well, I fired off an email late last night about my dead zone package saying it has now been nearly a month and mentioning that I knew other people who were in the same situation and maybe it was about time they looked in to what happened over Memorial Day weekend as obviously there was some sort of mixup either with the receipt or processing of those packages.

Then, about 5 hours later we all got verified.

Thank you donations will be accepted via PayPal or cash ;).
 
[quote name='io']Well, I fired off an email late last night about my dead zone package saying it has now been nearly a month and mentioning that I knew other people who were in the same situation and maybe it was about time they looked in to what happened over Memorial Day weekend as obviously there was some sort of mixup either with the receipt or processing of those packages.

Then, about 5 hours later we all got verified.

Thank you donations will be accepted via PayPal or cash ;).[/QUOTE]

Mine are still missing.
 
[quote name='yruluis']Mine are still missing.[/QUOTE]
Send them a message. "Do you wanna f-with me!? Huh--HUHH!!!" :twoguns:
 
[quote name='io']Well, I fired off an email late last night about my dead zone package saying it has now been nearly a month and mentioning that I knew other people who were in the same situation and maybe it was about time they looked in to what happened over Memorial Day weekend as obviously there was some sort of mixup either with the receipt or processing of those packages.

Then, about 5 hours later we all got verified.

Thank you donations will be accepted via PayPal or cash ;).[/QUOTE]

Haha, I dunno if it was directly because of you, but I got verified for the 6 games (2 shipments) that were during that period. Thank you for remaining vigilant!
 
[quote name='lolwut?']Haha, I dunno if it was directly because of you, but I got verified for the 6 games (2 shipments) that were during that period. Thank you for remaining vigilant![/QUOTE]

Now I kind of wish I hadn't sent that message last night because then we'd know if they were just doing this anyway... But, it is odd that they didn't verify them at the usual 2am (Pacific) time that the auto-emails go out. They clearly did something "extra" to get these processed and as a result generated them at an odd time. So, yeah, I think what I wrote might have something to do with it - I'd give it 50/50 odds that it did.

I mean, I don't know if anyone here yet mentioned to them that other people had the same problem with Memorial Day weekend deliveries. Once the big payments came through yesterday, though, I figured it was time to elevate the response to the dead zone. So maybe they finally looked into the problem or just realized that they really did screw up on their end and made it good (for most of us, anyway). Or maybe it was an incredible coincidence and they've been intending to do this for days ;).
 
We have implemented a 3 title limit on our video game trade-in, as it has come to our attention that several people have been abusing our recent promotions. Our records indicate you have quoted several copies of the same game under the same title. Do not ship these items, as we cannot accept them in addition to the items we have already received. If these items are sent, they will be disposed of upon receipt. If you have any questions regarding the legitimacy of the imposition of this limit, please read the following excerpt from the terms and conditions you agree to when you submitted your estimate.

"3. Limitations and Final Determinations. You acknowledge and agree that Dealtree may reject or limit the quantity of Items to be traded in under the Trade-In Program. You agree that all determinations of Dealtree or Best Buy with respect to trade-in and credit value assigned to the Item after its inspection will be accepted as final and are not negotiable."

Regards,
Haley
Dealtree Trade-In Support
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What!? People abusing their promotions?! How could this be?!
 
I'm curious - did all the people who got this sort of notice submit huge single trade estimates with several of the same game in one package? I never did more than 2 of anything at once and even though I was over the limit in total on a few games, they were all spread out. I never got this notice and I still have a SMB and TSM estimate that I have yet to cancel. But I'm guessing that the huge single-order submissions caught their attention which sort of vindiactes someone (I forget who, J7 maybe?) who said that might be a bad idea.
 
This particular one I submitted trades of 3 Xbox and 3 PS3 Blurs on two separate accounts. One account got this message and the trade got canceled. The other account was left alone.
 
[quote name='crupp']This particular one I submitted trades of 3 Xbox and 3 PS3 Blurs on two separate accounts. One account got this message and the trade got canceled. The other account was left alone.[/QUOTE]

Interesting, as that still falls within their new 3 game limit... Edit: Unless they linked your accounts that is...
 
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[quote name='crupp']This particular one I submitted trades of 3 Xbox and 3 PS3 Blurs on two separate accounts. One account got this message and the trade got canceled. The other account was left alone.[/QUOTE]

The Blurs have different UPCs than whats on their site. They'll probably reject them based on that alone.
 
[quote name='confoosious']The Blurs have different UPCs than whats on their site. They'll probably reject them based on that alone.[/QUOTE]

I don't think we've seen any evidence of this program doing that (unlike Amazon/NorAm). I'll find out soon enough as I sent in another game that had an alternate version UPC. I should find out about that any day now. I did submit one copy of Blur to Dealtree, though, so I would like to know the deal on that one for sure. I ended up getting two and was planning on keeping one and trading the other to pay for them both.
 
Jeez, you guys really are a bunch of assholes, stop with the abuse. 3 copies of any 1 game should be enough for anyone. I'm so sick of long term opportunities drying up because some dick head submits 20 copies of game x.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Jeez, you guys really are a bunch of assholes, stop with the abuse. 3 copies of any 1 game should be enough for anyone. I'm so sick of long term opportunities drying up because some dick head submits 20 copies of game x.[/QUOTE]

While I agree people shouldn't go to excess, how is the opportunity ruined if 3 per game is "enough for anyone"? You can still do 3 per game, and that is apparently fine for you ;).
 
[quote name='io']I'm curious - did all the people who got this sort of notice submit huge single trade estimates with several of the same game in one package? I never did more than 2 of anything at once and even though I was over the limit in total on a few games, they were all spread out. I never got this notice and I still have a SMB and TSM estimate that I have yet to cancel. But I'm guessing that the huge single-order submissions caught their attention which sort of vindiactes someone (I forget who, J7 maybe?) who said that might be a bad idea.[/QUOTE]

IO, come on, they are probably smart enough to look at an individuals trading history and see abusive trends and react accordingly. I want all the folks who submitted abusive quantiles to lose everything. They deserve it. If you're doing this to make a living, I say screw you. Get a job like me. I flip so I can buy games to play, not buy my next friggin porsche.
 
[quote name='io']While I agree people shouldn't go to excess, how is the opportunity ruined if 3 per game is "enough for anyone"? You can still do 3 per game, and that is apparently fine for you ;).[/QUOTE]

It's a moot point now because 3 is the limit.

But you have to admit that the people flipping 50 copies to Dealtree ruined it for everyone since now you have to keep it to 3. If you forget and trade 4 in (which would have been fine before), you're now SOL.

If you sent 20+ SMBs to dealtree, you should be banned for life.
 
[quote name='io']While I agree people shouldn't go to excess, how is the opportunity ruined if 3 per game is "enough for anyone"? You can still do 3 per game, and that is apparently fine for you ;).[/QUOTE]

3 was the number quoted by them as acceptable, and I think it's reasonable. Honestly we're all so morally bankrupt that we try to destroy something because we've managed to detect some weakness in their business. I'm guessing some poor bastard at the other end of this is about to loose his job/house/wife because he didn't predict CAG was going to undermine his business model.

Honestly I'm disgusted by the ppl on here complaining about how they're feeling abused because their shipment of 20 x has been delayed and they are worried if they send another 20 y they may be caught.

You know, all my packages have been accepted and processed in a timely fashion. But maybe thats because Karma is on my side and the only asshole move I'm making is pointing out the BS I'm a witness too in this thread.
 
[quote name='confoosious']The Blurs have different UPCs than whats on their site. They'll probably reject them based on that alone.[/QUOTE]

Yup, this is so true, I have 1 from kmart and 1 from Best buy, and they have different upc's and different bonus items. The item from kmart has a car unlocked using a key combination the BB one has an xbox live code. And if you were wondering I'm trading the 2nd copy to goozex.
 
[quote name='crupp']What!? People abusing their promotions?! How could this be?![/QUOTE]

[quote name='confoosious']It's a moot point now because 3 is the limit.

But you have to admit that the people flipping 50 copies to Dealtree ruined it for everyone since now you have to keep it to 3. If you forget and trade 4 in (which would have been fine before), you're now SOL.

If you sent 20+ SMBs to dealtree, you should be banned for life.[/QUOTE]

I find it interesting they call it abuse when the system allowed for unlimited numbers of any game. Confoosious, you and I have battled it out before and while it's unlikely I can ever change your mind, people who wanted to trade in 3 titles per platform per year can still do so. The folks who felt that 3 was enough and 4, 6, 8, 10, or 37 copies are completely out of line aren't affected by the new policy. If anything, those folks should be pleased that new rules are in place.
 
It is abuse. It wasn't technically forbidden like it was now. But it was still abuse.

I mean, you found a loophole and you exploited it. They forgot to institute a max # policy. For that, they're stupid. And now they're paying the price with 1000 copies of SMB that they won't be able to sell except at a $10+ loss. Yes, you didn't violate their terms and conditions. We all know that. But still, you know they didn't want 50 copies of SMB from Estebanned.

If everyone wouldve kept it cool and traded in less than a handful of copies, we'd still be able to trade in a handful of copies of great flips. But nope, some people had to go hogwild. And now, if you find a great flip, you can only send in 3 copies of it. And they're extremely wary and on top of things. So a flip like Blur (if the UPC discrepancy doens't matter) is down to $5 IMMEDIATELY.
 
[quote name='confoosious']It is abuse. It wasn't technically forbidden like it was now. But it was still abuse.

I mean, you found a loophole and you exploited it. They forgot to institute a max # policy. For that, they're stupid. And now they're paying the price with 1000 copies of SMB that they won't be able to sell except at a $10+ loss. Yes, you didn't violate their terms and conditions. We all know that. But still, you know they didn't want 50 copies of SMB from Estebanned.

If everyone wouldve kept it cool and traded in less than a handful of copies, we'd still be able to trade in a handful of copies of great flips. But nope, some people had to go hogwild. And now, if you find a great flip, you can only send in 3 copies of it. And they're extremely wary and on top of things. So a flip like Blur (if the UPC discrepancy doens't matter) is down to $5 IMMEDIATELY.

Like I said, it's a moot point. But the massive flippers can't sit around and say they aren't to blame. Because CLEARLY, their actions lead to a policy change that hurts everyone.[/QUOTE]

Don't waste your breath, some folks will always act out of greed, rather than just obtaining what they need. It's the human condition and most likely what separates the utterly successful folk from the average (I place myself in the latter). The only pleasure we can hope for is watching someone crash and burn. Bernie Madoff comes to mind...
 
[quote name='stoned99']Don't waste your breath, some folks will always act out of greed, rather than just obtaining what they need. It's the human condition and most likely what separates the utterly successful folk from the average (I place myself in the latter). The only pleasure we can hope for is watching someone crash and burn. Bernie Madoff comes to mind...[/QUOTE]

Sometimes I feel like nobody has ever heard of the fable of the Golden Goose.

This is a perfect analogy, dont you think?
 
[quote name='stoned99']
You know, all my packages have been accepted and processed in a timely fashion. But maybe thats because Karma is on my side and the only asshole move I'm making is pointing out the BS I'm a witness too in this thread.[/QUOTE]

No, all that means is you didn't have a package delivered during the "dead zone" of May 28 - June 1. It has nothing to do with morals or karma or trading history :roll:. And besides, others have had their packages of 20 SMB or whatever processed quickly while some (like me) have had their single one-and-only copy trades delayed. That has nothing to do with it.
 
While DealTree will only give you $5, it's not like there are no other options. GameStop, Craigslist, and eBay are all viable options, the latter two allow you to sell UNLIMITED copies. How come no one complains about eBay and CS sellers? I think you mean the goose that laid the golden eggs. With so many options to flip games, that goose is far from dead.
The Golden Goose, huh?
 
[quote name='io']No, all that means is you didn't have a package delivered during the "dead zone" of May 28 - June 1. It has nothing to do with morals or karma or trading history :roll:. And besides, others have had their packages of 20 SMB or whatever processed quickly while some (like me) have had their single one-and-only copy trades delayed. That has nothing to do with it.[/QUOTE]

IO, I'm sure you know my comments are not directed at you. you and I have cohabited in many a thread and I have the feeling that we share very similar feelings on how we should conduct ourselves in the big world.

I dislike many elements of the society I live in, taggers, thieves and greedy MFrs who feel the world only exists for them to rape and pillage as they feel necessary.
 
[quote name='URABAHN']While DealTree will only give you $5, it's not like there are no other options. GameStop, Craigslist, and eBay are all viable options, the latter two allow you to sell UNLIMITED copies. How come no one complains about eBay and CS sellers? I think you mean the goose that laid the golden eggs. With so many options to flip games, that goose is far from dead.
The Golden Goose, huh?[/QUOTE]

Of course there are other options.

But the fact is that dealtree is no longer a viable option. Unless you have nothing but time and can sit around prelocking in stuff in anticipation of a good deal.

eh, what does it matter. you felt justified in what you did. have fun.
 
Those lamenting the loss of this opportunity are missing one very important point. The TIV's we got from dealtree were a special promotion with a definite end date. Granted, they extended it once, but with lower values and a shorter expiration period. This was not going to last forever no matter how many people traded in multiple copies. BB has had plenty of promotions/sales they get burned on and there will be more. They are not going to suddenly cancel their used game initiative because they screwed up one more time. Just keep an eye out and be ready to exploit the next opportunity ;). If BB is going to try to compete with GS in the used game market, they will experience more setbacks and will need to address each one to become more efficient and competitive. You did a good thing for Best Buys competiveness hoarders and flippers!
 
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Yep, that is a good point there PapaSmerf. Their TiVs are now simply down to what Amazon/TRU/Gazelle give for the most part and given the better service from at least Gazelle, and the stability of the Amazon program, there is little reason to use Dealtree/Best Buy anyway without some sort of trade-in promo.

And whenever people start talking about greed and overdoing things it is a slippery slope. I mean, who decides how much is too much? The program originally had no limits, so there, technically, was no limit. Why, now, is 3 the magic number? Just because that's what Dealtree set? Is doing 5 in the past (when they didn't have a limit) much more horrible than doing 3 now? Where do you draw the line? To some people on CAG, buying just one extra of something like Blur simply to trade to Goozex (for example) is frowned upon. Yeah, sure, people go nuts and go way overboard, but who is to say where that line is? That's why I try to stay neutral on these things. It may seem like I was defending the abusers, but I was just trying to balance the discussion a bit. I often buy extras to trade in places and just because I don't do 20 or 50 of them, I'm not going to moralize against those who do. I do offer advice about it though: like keeping the bragging to a minimum and spreading out trades whenever possible - just common sense things that will result in drawing less attention to the abuse (and thus killing the golden goose).

Anyway, I'm through with this - people aren't going to have their minds changed either way. I will let you guys know if my alternate-UPC game (not Blur, but something else) gets accepted by Dealtree as that is some real, useful, info ;).
 
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I have said it before: you will never change the minds of people who hoard and flip. It simply won't be done. But what I hate is the absolute rubbing in the face of the people who do such things. There's a lot of "Wheeee I scored 50 copies of Fairytale Fights and F you if you were too slow to get in on it!"

Everyone knows that absolute raping of sales and glitches go on. I just wish people would stop reveling in their own greed just to piss other people off. What possible good can come of bragging about flipping 50 copies of SMB to dealtree?
 
confoosious and io reveal much about the attitudes of some CAGs. Very few people like a boastful braggart. Flaunting your big score in the face of the community is one side of the spectrum, as is wishing ill-will on anyone trading more than X copies.
 
[quote name='stoned99']IO, come on, they are probably smart enough to look at an individuals trading history and see abusive trends and react accordingly. I want all the folks who submitted abusive quantiles to lose everything. They deserve it. If you're doing this to make a living, I say screw you. Get a job like me. I flip so I can buy games to play, not buy my next friggin porsche.[/QUOTE]

Really? What's wrong with supplementing your income with flipping? I make more money flipping than I did at my part time job, working 40 hours a week. Not having a bachelor's degree because you're still in college sucks. Getting paid $8.75 an hour or less sucks. Flipping, on the other hand, is fun because you don't have bosses breathing down your neck about sales all the time and your income can be greatly increased by just flipping more.
 
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