Can anyone help me out with regular trade-in values for Def Jam Vendetta and Kingdom Hearts (both EB sells for $17.99). I'm wondering if I should make use of the trade 5 get $50 credit going on this weekend. Or would I get a better deal if I waited for 1 of their Extra $20-25 trade in deals?
EB trade-in values
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here's the thing w/ eb
eb is a big ripoff!
they secretly knock off a few dollars of the trade in value on all 5 games if you were to trade them in when they weren't having a promo.So basically you could have 5 games that are used, but you just bought them lastweek and the clerk will think nothing of just giving you 50 dollars for all 5 of them as per the promotion.
Eb's used system now gives them 3 quarters profit and gives you less than a quarter for trade-in value(unless the game is really new)
last month they gave me 4 dollars for Metroid prime, and they were selling it used for 17.99
blow me eb,blow me
eb is a big ripoff!
they secretly knock off a few dollars of the trade in value on all 5 games if you were to trade them in when they weren't having a promo.So basically you could have 5 games that are used, but you just bought them lastweek and the clerk will think nothing of just giving you 50 dollars for all 5 of them as per the promotion.
Eb's used system now gives them 3 quarters profit and gives you less than a quarter for trade-in value(unless the game is really new)
last month they gave me 4 dollars for Metroid prime, and they were selling it used for 17.99
blow me eb,blow me
Its called a business. THey are there to make a profit. your not going to get 15 trade in for a game they sell for 17.99. And good god man, metroid prime is over a year old and certainly not what anyone would call a rare or collectors game. What did you expect.... 10 in trade?? Come out from under that rock you've been under and snap back into 2004.
PenguinMaster
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I wouldn't trade in those games.
But when they have the trade in 5 for $50, they generally accept all games that they sell for $9.99 or up. So, if you trade in 5 $9.99 games you are about evening out. (Plus, if you bought those games you could get 10% off at B&M, 25% off online, or Buy 2 Get 1 free this weekend)
Never trade in games without a special deal, and only trade in really cheap games for their extra $25 deal.
But when they have the trade in 5 for $50, they generally accept all games that they sell for $9.99 or up. So, if you trade in 5 $9.99 games you are about evening out. (Plus, if you bought those games you could get 10% off at B&M, 25% off online, or Buy 2 Get 1 free this weekend)
Never trade in games without a special deal, and only trade in really cheap games for their extra $25 deal.
Fatesealer
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EB Tradein Values Crash Course
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.
goldengraham
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Lets be honest here, if a game is $19.99 new you can't expect more than $7.50 (which is what gamecrazy usually gives i believe) to sell to a used gamestore. Personally, I think the 5 for Halo 2 isnt bad if I can trade in things like Skies of Arcadia Legends or Timesplitters 2 as part of it because I would not get $10 anywhere else for them considering they're not in demand at all.
[quote name='Fatesealer']EB Tradein Values Crash Course
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.[/quote]
thats what peopple don't understand, peopel buy crap game and try to trade them in, when they get .25 cents tehy get pissed but the store shouldn't even buy the game since it will most prob just collect dust forever... I can't believe people are still surprised they get .25 cents for madden 2001....
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.[/quote]
thats what peopple don't understand, peopel buy crap game and try to trade them in, when they get .25 cents tehy get pissed but the store shouldn't even buy the game since it will most prob just collect dust forever... I can't believe people are still surprised they get .25 cents for madden 2001....
Fatesealer
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[quote name='help1'][quote name='Fatesealer']EB Tradein Values Crash Course
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.[/quote]
thats what peopple don't understand, peopel buy crap game and try to trade them in, when they get .25 cents tehy get pissed but the store shouldn't even buy the game since it will most prob just collect dust forever... I can't believe people are still surprised they get .25 cents for madden 2001....[/quote]
That's why I don't trade most of my games or if I do, it's because 1)I beat it and don't intend to play it again, 2)want to get the most for my money, or 3)know that what I trade now can be acquired again in the future for a lower price. If I get a value that some might call an insult ('YOU DUDEZ ONLY GIVE 75 cents FOR BLINX?! UR NUTS AND THIS STORE SUX!!!'), usually I end up keeping the title rather than trade it off.
To add on to my list above, SOMETIMES (I heavily stress that) if you find a deal from here and trade it off to EB, you might luck out and either break even, if not get more than what you paid for.
If the game you trade in is:
-A new release within the last month that retails for 40/50, you'll likely get $20-$30 (in the case of Halo 2 LE, $35) trade value because they WILL definitely sell that to someone in a few days because of the EB Edge Card knocking 10% off.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but is still a hot seller, you might get $17-$25.
-A recent release that retails for 40/50 but was NOT a good seller, you might get $12-$17 (Hot Shots Golf Fore is only worth $12)
-A Specialty (read: GH, PH, PC) title, you'll likely get $7-$10 (hardly ever a true half).
-A game they likely have tons of and will NEVER sell at any price (read: Haven), then you'll see those absurd .25-$3 value.[/quote]
thats what peopple don't understand, peopel buy crap game and try to trade them in, when they get .25 cents tehy get pissed but the store shouldn't even buy the game since it will most prob just collect dust forever... I can't believe people are still surprised they get .25 cents for madden 2001....[/quote]
That's why I don't trade most of my games or if I do, it's because 1)I beat it and don't intend to play it again, 2)want to get the most for my money, or 3)know that what I trade now can be acquired again in the future for a lower price. If I get a value that some might call an insult ('YOU DUDEZ ONLY GIVE 75 cents FOR BLINX?! UR NUTS AND THIS STORE SUX!!!'), usually I end up keeping the title rather than trade it off.
To add on to my list above, SOMETIMES (I heavily stress that) if you find a deal from here and trade it off to EB, you might luck out and either break even, if not get more than what you paid for.
I think you guys missed my point of the fact that they rip people off on trade in values.
Eb is lucky they have people to bring used games to them,otherwise they wouldn't be getting extra profit.
I fully acknowledge that they are a business and I'm fully aware of how businesses work(which is obvious from me claiming they rip people off), but for you guys to just sit there and contribute to the power of these greedy companies= you fail
by excusing a business of their wrongdoings because you think that's just the way things go, then you're a complete moron and fool by blindly handing your money over to them
Eb is lucky they have people to bring used games to them,otherwise they wouldn't be getting extra profit.
I fully acknowledge that they are a business and I'm fully aware of how businesses work(which is obvious from me claiming they rip people off), but for you guys to just sit there and contribute to the power of these greedy companies= you fail
by excusing a business of their wrongdoings because you think that's just the way things go, then you're a complete moron and fool by blindly handing your money over to them
[quote name='Sancho']I think you guys missed my point of the fact that they rip people off on trade in values.
Eb is lucky they have people to bring used games to them,otherwise they wouldn't be getting extra profit.
I fully acknowledge that they are a business and I'm fully aware of how businesses work(which is obvious from me claiming they rip people off), but for you guys to just sit there and contribute to the power of these greedy companies= you fail
by excusing a business of their wrongdoings because you think that's just the way things go, then you're a complete moron and fool by blindly handing your money over to them[/quote]
Its not wrongdoing, no one forces you to trade in games there. They can offer very little for trade-ins, because people take it. If you don't like it, don't trade in games there. If no one traded in games there, they would have to start offering more money for them. Thats how a free market works. If I offer 1 dollar for Halo 2, and people take me up on that offer, who is in the wrong? Me for only offering a dollar, or the people that sold it for only a dollar? If I can't get anyone to sell me Halo 2 for $1, I'll have to offer more money if I want it.
Eb is lucky they have people to bring used games to them,otherwise they wouldn't be getting extra profit.
I fully acknowledge that they are a business and I'm fully aware of how businesses work(which is obvious from me claiming they rip people off), but for you guys to just sit there and contribute to the power of these greedy companies= you fail
by excusing a business of their wrongdoings because you think that's just the way things go, then you're a complete moron and fool by blindly handing your money over to them[/quote]
Its not wrongdoing, no one forces you to trade in games there. They can offer very little for trade-ins, because people take it. If you don't like it, don't trade in games there. If no one traded in games there, they would have to start offering more money for them. Thats how a free market works. If I offer 1 dollar for Halo 2, and people take me up on that offer, who is in the wrong? Me for only offering a dollar, or the people that sold it for only a dollar? If I can't get anyone to sell me Halo 2 for $1, I'll have to offer more money if I want it.
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EB has a lot of pretty good deals on preowned games, so we should be thankful there are so many morons willing to sell to EB for dirtcheap.
Also a great way to get games dirt cheap (though it pisses off EB) is to offer slightly more to someone who is selling to EB. I got Wario Ware (GC) for $5 that way (EB gives $4).
Also a great way to get games dirt cheap (though it pisses off EB) is to offer slightly more to someone who is selling to EB. I got Wario Ware (GC) for $5 that way (EB gives $4).
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And then again, you have those rare obscure titles that will net you a trade in value of around $5 or $6 bucks, yet they'll sell at $40 or $50. But remember... some EB's (and Gamestops) take CD's now... you could always raid your local pawn shop... buy a crapload of cd's for a quarter.. and get a buck trade in credit on them.
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Ebgames could easley give you 35% of what there going to selll it for. They wont because they want to keep profits high. Ebgames and Gamestop make there money from sales of used games. They move an enormous amount of used games every month. You guys ever wonder how they sell used games cheap through there online shop. Its from all the saps giving up there games for little to no money in there b&m stores. Why do you guys think countrys like Japan want to make selling used games in stores illegal. I never sell my games to eb or gamestop. All my used games go up for sale at half.com
[quote name='coolieman2001']Ebgames could easley give you 35% of what there going to selll it for. They wont because they want to keep profits high. Ebgames and Gamestop make there money from sales of used games. They move an enormous amount of used games every month. You guys ever wonder how they sell used games cheap through there online shop. Its from all the saps giving up there games for little to no money in there b&m stores. Why do you guys think countrys like Japan want to make selling used games in stores illegal. I never sell my games to eb or gamestop. All my used games go up for sale at half.com[/quote]
Umm, no, you don't get it. Game publishers in Japan wanted to ban selling used games, because they don't see a dime from used sales and wanted people to buy only brand new games, which would make them a lot more money. In this country, we have something called the right of first sale, that says you can resell used books, games, cd's, etc, without permission from the publisher or author. EB is only able to offer people stupidly low prices for their used games, because people stupidly take them. If you don't like what they offer then don't sell to them, and if you really don't like their practices then don't shop there.
Their offering low amounts for trade-ins helps their competition, they could offer a little more and have a much better selection of used games. Of course, Gamestop is just as bad, but there are other chains, and mom+pop places that benefit from that. Gamerush/Blockbuster often offers stupidly high amounts for games through promotions, and inevitably loses money on them. I don't see anyone complaining about that.
Umm, no, you don't get it. Game publishers in Japan wanted to ban selling used games, because they don't see a dime from used sales and wanted people to buy only brand new games, which would make them a lot more money. In this country, we have something called the right of first sale, that says you can resell used books, games, cd's, etc, without permission from the publisher or author. EB is only able to offer people stupidly low prices for their used games, because people stupidly take them. If you don't like what they offer then don't sell to them, and if you really don't like their practices then don't shop there.
Their offering low amounts for trade-ins helps their competition, they could offer a little more and have a much better selection of used games. Of course, Gamestop is just as bad, but there are other chains, and mom+pop places that benefit from that. Gamerush/Blockbuster often offers stupidly high amounts for games through promotions, and inevitably loses money on them. I don't see anyone complaining about that.
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[quote name='dafoomie'][quote name='coolieman2001']Ebgames could easley give you 35% of what there going to selll it for. They wont because they want to keep profits high. Ebgames and Gamestop make there money from sales of used games. They move an enormous amount of used games every month. You guys ever wonder how they sell used games cheap through there online shop. Its from all the saps giving up there games for little to no money in there b&m stores. Why do you guys think countrys like Japan want to make selling used games in stores illegal. I never sell my games to eb or gamestop. All my used games go up for sale at half.com[/quote]
Umm, no, you don't get it. Game publishers in Japan wanted to ban selling used games, because they don't see a dime from used sales and wanted people to buy only brand new games, which would make them a lot more money. In this country, we have something called the right of first sale, that says you can resell used books, games, cd's, etc, without permission from the publisher or author. EB is only able to offer people stupidly low prices for their used games, because people stupidly take them. If you don't like what they offer then don't sell to them, and if you really don't like their practices then don't shop there.
Their offering low amounts for trade-ins helps their competition, they could offer a little more and have a much better selection of used games. Of course, Gamestop is just as bad, but there are other chains, and mom+pop places that benefit from that. Gamerush/Blockbuster often offers stupidly high amounts for games through promotions, and inevitably loses money on them. I don't see anyone complaining about that.[/quote]
These are multi million dollar business. They offer promotions so that they can get you into there stores and hope that you buy other stuff. They want to keep there busness in your mind when you think of deals on games and such. You think they give promations cause there tryin to be nice ? lol
Its all comes down to the all mighty dollor bill. Why do you think there called promations ? Cause there tryin to promote there store. You think companys loose money on BF... hell no they love bf !! Its away to get you into there stores. Bait and Hook. Also, do publishers make any money from used sales in the US ???
Umm, no, you don't get it. Game publishers in Japan wanted to ban selling used games, because they don't see a dime from used sales and wanted people to buy only brand new games, which would make them a lot more money. In this country, we have something called the right of first sale, that says you can resell used books, games, cd's, etc, without permission from the publisher or author. EB is only able to offer people stupidly low prices for their used games, because people stupidly take them. If you don't like what they offer then don't sell to them, and if you really don't like their practices then don't shop there.
Their offering low amounts for trade-ins helps their competition, they could offer a little more and have a much better selection of used games. Of course, Gamestop is just as bad, but there are other chains, and mom+pop places that benefit from that. Gamerush/Blockbuster often offers stupidly high amounts for games through promotions, and inevitably loses money on them. I don't see anyone complaining about that.[/quote]
These are multi million dollar business. They offer promotions so that they can get you into there stores and hope that you buy other stuff. They want to keep there busness in your mind when you think of deals on games and such. You think they give promations cause there tryin to be nice ? lol
Its all comes down to the all mighty dollor bill. Why do you think there called promations ? Cause there tryin to promote there store. You think companys loose money on BF... hell no they love bf !! Its away to get you into there stores. Bait and Hook. Also, do publishers make any money from used sales in the US ???
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[quote name='bbfinster']my problem with EB is how they control the market of higher-priced games. Just because supply doesn't meet demand is no excuse to charge $70 for something that was once offered for free. (And don't even get me started on Marvel vs. Capcom 2.... rediculous)[/quote]
On the subject of MvsC2, it's because of the Internet and fanboys that makes the price so high... I still have my DC version and am just fine with it. The PS2/Xbox run was severely limited because by the time it came out, no one wanted it... and now that there IS a demand for it because of rarity, it's EB's prerogative to say 'THOSE LOSERS WILL PAY US $60 FOR THIS, LOL', and mark it up. The lowest I've seen it go for is $34.99 used and with it now going for a rate way above what a NEW copy would cost, of course someone's going to buy it. PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute and EB is praying for it...
On the subject of MvsC2, it's because of the Internet and fanboys that makes the price so high... I still have my DC version and am just fine with it. The PS2/Xbox run was severely limited because by the time it came out, no one wanted it... and now that there IS a demand for it because of rarity, it's EB's prerogative to say 'THOSE LOSERS WILL PAY US $60 FOR THIS, LOL', and mark it up. The lowest I've seen it go for is $34.99 used and with it now going for a rate way above what a NEW copy would cost, of course someone's going to buy it. PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute and EB is praying for it...
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[quote name='Fatesealer'][quote name='bbfinster']my problem with EB is how they control the market of higher-priced games. Just because supply doesn't meet demand is no excuse to charge $70 for something that was once offered for free. (And don't even get me started on Marvel vs. Capcom 2.... rediculous)[/quote]
On the subject of MvsC2, it's because of the Internet and fanboys that makes the price so high... I still have my DC version and am just fine with it. The PS2/Xbox run was severely limited because by the time it came out, no one wanted it... and now that there IS a demand for it because of rarity, it's EB's prerogative to say 'THOSE LOSERS WILL PAY US $60 FOR THIS, LOL', and mark it up. The lowest I've seen it go for is $34.99 used and with it now going for a rate way above what a NEW copy would cost, of course someone's going to buy it. PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute and EB is praying for it...[/quote]
PT Barnum didnt actually say that
On the subject of MvsC2, it's because of the Internet and fanboys that makes the price so high... I still have my DC version and am just fine with it. The PS2/Xbox run was severely limited because by the time it came out, no one wanted it... and now that there IS a demand for it because of rarity, it's EB's prerogative to say 'THOSE LOSERS WILL PAY US $60 FOR THIS, LOL', and mark it up. The lowest I've seen it go for is $34.99 used and with it now going for a rate way above what a NEW copy would cost, of course someone's going to buy it. PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute and EB is praying for it...
[/quote]PT Barnum didnt actually say that
If people didn't trade in their games for squat, EB would either stop selling used games, or offer more competitive prices. Take your game in, if the value they give you is worth more TO YOU than the game is, take it; otherwise leave. Either way, don't just complain about it.
They're going to buy stuff for as cheaply as they can, and sell it for as much as they can. Kinda like many people here. Welcome to Capitalism.
They're going to buy stuff for as cheaply as they can, and sell it for as much as they can. Kinda like many people here. Welcome to Capitalism.
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[quote name='jngx80']Can anyone help me out with regular trade-in values for Def Jam Vendetta and Kingdom Hearts (both EB sells for $17.99). I'm wondering if I should make use of the trade 5 get $50 credit going on this weekend. Or would I get a better deal if I waited for 1 of their Extra $20-25 trade in deals?[/quote]
Just call for the trade in values. If it's a good idea? depends, do you like the games your trading in? if your tired of them and don't play them, then I don't see the problem. Although as people have said, your always going to lose when you trade in a game at EB/GameStop, but if your sick of em go ahead.
Just call for the trade in values. If it's a good idea? depends, do you like the games your trading in? if your tired of them and don't play them, then I don't see the problem. Although as people have said, your always going to lose when you trade in a game at EB/GameStop, but if your sick of em go ahead.
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