GameRush/Blockbuster Thread: The GameRush Lite Era

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Just looking for trade-in prices? Well, check out what's been reported:
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50% Off Sale

Edit: It looks as though more games are being added to the 50% off list on 3/25/07. Here's what jaybsooner is reporting:

[quote name='jaybsooner']Hey guys, just a head's up. Went to my local Gamerush today (03/24/07), noticed they had put a ton of the NEW games they had for sale on a side counter. The manager told me they were being added to the 50% off sale. These were new additions to the previous sale. He let me look at the list he had for his store of the pulled games. PS2, XBOX, PSP, Gamecube, and 360 were on the list, the majority of the list (about half) was original XBOX, with about 20% PS2, rest a mix of 360, Gamecube, and PSP.

Can't recite the list verbatim, but you may want to check with your local game rush, I believe the actual list may vary from store to store, based what they have in inventory.

If you want, post what titles you are interested in and I will do my best to recall if it was included on the list, but I would suggest going to you local Gamerush and scout it out today!![/QUOTE]

The prices will be listed on the price drop reports as 1 cent drops making the game prices end in .98. The 50% will be automatically deducted when the employee hits the Total button. It's very unlikely that there is any signage or changes in prices actually displayed at the stores yet.

Okay, details are still rolling in and we don't have a full list yet, but we're getting there.

FAQ (Read before you ask a question.)

Q: Are used games included?
A: No, this is only for new games.

Q: Is this sale going on at normal Blockbusters?
A: Yes, as long as it is not a franchise Blockbuster. Most Blockbusters are not franchise locations. Call your local store and ask if they are a corporate or a franchise store if you are unsure or check a past receipt to see if it says "Blockbuster Franchisee".

Q: The games are scanning at full price, is this sale for real?
A: You won't get the discount until the employee hits "Total" on the register.

Q: Do Blockbuster gift cards work at Gamerush?
A: Yes.

Q: Is this going on nationwide?
A: Yes, but see details on franchise locations above.

Q: My blockbuster employees say they don't know anything about the sale, is this sale real or happening in my area?
A: It's a good thing that they don't know and see above franchise locations information.

Q: If I ask something that is clearly laid out here in the OP, will shipwreck make fun of me?
A: Probably.

(All prices are after the 50% off discount.)

The List (work in progress):

:ps2:
Ace Combat 5
Activision Anthology
American Chopper
Ape Escape 3 $7.50
ATV Offroad Fury 4 $20
Burnout
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts
Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One Collector's Edition $10
Capcom Classics Collection
Capcom Classics Volume 2 $10
Celebrity Deathmatch
Crazy Taxi $5
Da Vinci Code
Destroy All Humans 2 $20
Dus Ex
Dragon Quest VIII $10
Drakengard 2 $10
ESPN College Basketball 2K5
ESPN NFL 2K5
Eye Toy Operation Spy $3.50
Family Fued $10
Family Guy $15
Fatal Frame III $15
Ford Bold Moves
Ford Racing 3 $2.50
Godfather LE $15
Grandia III $15 (Extreme YMMV, probably was a mistake at one store)
Guitar Hero II (Game Only) $25
Hitman Contracts
Hot Shots Golf 3
Hot Wheels Stunt Challenge
Jak 3 $10
Jak X Combat Racing $10
Jam Pack 14
James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
Justice League Heroes $15
Major League Baseball
Marvel Nemesis
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
Metal Gear Solid 2 $8.50
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence $15
Midnight Club II
Midway Arcade Treasure
MLB 06
MX World Tour
Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles
NBA 2K6
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed Underground
Neopets
NFL Street 3 $15
NRA Gun Club
Outlaw Tennis
Outlaw Volleyball
Phantasy Star Universe
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time $10
R Racing Evolution
Rapala Pro Fishing
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando $7.50
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (YMMV)
Ratchet Deadlocked $10
Red Dead Revolver
Resident Evil 4 $10
Rugrats Royal Ransom $10
Shadow Hearts: From the New World
Sims 2 Pets
Socom US Navy Seals: Combined Assault $20
Sopranos $15
State of Emergency 2
Suikoden Tactics
Superman Returns $15
Tak 3
Tales of The Abyss $18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
Tekken Tag Tournament $5
The Thing $3.50
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 $15
TOCA Race Driver 3
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon $7.50
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (?)
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
Torino 2006
Virtua Fighter 4
We Love Katamari $15
World Championship Poker
WWE Smackdown vs Raw
WWE Smackdown Shut Your Mouth
WWE Smackdown Just Bring It
X-Men Legends II
Xenosaga $8
Xenosaga III $15
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist of the Roses

:psp:
Ape Escape Academy
ATV Offroad Fury
ATV Offroad Fury Pro $20
Brothers in Arms
Darkstalkers Chronicle $10
Dungeon Siege
EA Replay $10
Frantix $5
Gangs of London
The Godfather: Mob Wars
Kingdom of Paradise
Legend of Heroes
Loco Roco $15
Lord of the Rings Tactics $10
Major League Baseball
Mortal Kombat Deception
NBA Live 06
NCAA Football 2007 $20
Outrun 2006 $10
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Reel Fishing
SOCOM Fire Team Bravo $10
Sonic Rivals $20
Spider-Man 2
Star Wars: Letal Alliance
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Untold Legends: Warriors Code $15
World Tour Soccer 06

:gc:
Chibi Robo $7.50
Disney Magical Mirror $7.50
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life $5
Ice Age 2
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction $15
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess $30 (Yes, they raised the price to $60 then took 50% off)
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker $10
Luigi's Mansion $10
Mario Kart: Double Dash $15
Mario Party 4 $15
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Metroid Prime $5
Need For Speed 2
Need For Speed Underground
Resident Evil 4 $10
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle $10
Sonic Mega Collection $5
Soul Calibur II $5
Sponge Bob Lights Camera Pants $7.50
Super Mario Sunshine $10
Super Monkey Ball $10
Super Smash Bros. Melee $15
Tales of Symphonia
Viewtiful Joe $5


:gba:
Disney Skate Adventure $7.50
DK King of Swing $10
Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku
Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku II $7.50
Drill Dozer $5
Final Fantasy I & II $10
Final Fantasy IV $15
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance $10
Hot Wheels Velocity X
Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland $15
Pacman Pinball
Star Wars Episode III
Tetris Worlds
Texas Hold Em
WarioWare Twisted $5
Yoshi Topsy Turvy $10

:xbox:
50 Cent Bulletproof
Bad Boys Miami Takedown
Black Hawk Down
Blitz: The League $10
Burnout 3 $10
Call of Cthulu $7.50
Call of Duty: Finest Hour
Capcom Classic Collection
Conflict Global Terror
Crash Bandicoot: The... (cut off - possibly wrath of cortex)
Da Vinci Code $5
Darkwatch $5
Dead or Alive 3 $7.50
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Doom 3 Collector's Edition
Elder Scrolls III $7.50
Elder Scrolls III: GOTY Edition
Eragon
ESPN College Hoops 2K5
ESPN NBA 2K5
ESPN NFL 2K5
ESPN NHL 2K5
Fable: Lost Chapters $10
FIFA 07
Ford Racing 3
Forza Motorsport
Ghost Recon: Summit Strike $10
Gunvalkyrie
Halo 2 Collector's Edition $17.50
Hitman 2
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Kingdom Under Fire
LA Rush
Links 2004
Major League Baseball 2K6
Marvel Nemesis
Mortal Kombat Deception
Mortal Kombat Deception Kollector's Edition
Motocross Mania 3
MX vs ATV Unleashed
Namco Museum
Need for Speed Most Wanted: Black Edition $15
Need for Speed Underground
NHL 2K7
Outlaw Tennis $3.50 or $5
Pacman World 2 $5
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time $7.50
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones $10
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within $5
Rallisport Challenge
Red Faction II
Rogue Trooper
Shattered Union $20
Sonic Heroes $5
Spy Hunter 2
Spy Vs. Spy
Star Wars Battlefront $10
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection $10
Suffering: Ties That Bind
Superman Returns
Taito Legends $5
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (?)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow (?)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow (? Both were cut off)
Tomb Raider: Legend
Tony Hawk's Underground
Total Overdose $5
True Crime: Streets of LA
Ultimate Spider-Man
Unreal Championship
Urban Chaos
The Warriors $10
World Championship Poker
Wrestlemania 21
X-Men Legends $5

:360:
Dead Rising $30
Disney's Cars
Enchanted Arms $30
Eragon
Fifa 06
History Channel Civil War
Hitman: Blood Money $20
Just Cause $25
Lego Bionicle
Lego Star Wars II $25
Madden 07
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $30
N3: Ninety Nine Nights $15
NCAA Football 07 $20
Over G Fighters
Phantasy Star Universe $20
Splinter Cell Double Agent $30
Splinter Cell Collectors Edition
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 $28
World Series of Poker $15
XBLA Unplugged $15

[quote name='Lord Alfred']As far as I was told, it is on new games only, and is 50% off the marked price. The list was also laying on the back counter and I perused it. The list of games are for the PS2, GameCube, Xbox, PSP, and Xbox360. There are no DS games.

I wrote down the Xbox360 games since I thought those would be the most interesting. There were not many PSP games and the ones on the list were not very exciting. So without further ado, the Entire Xbox360 50% Off GameRush Listing:

Dead Rising $59.99
Disney's Cars
Enchanted Arms
Eragon
Fifa 06
History Channel Civil War
Just Cause $49.99
Lego Bionicle
Lego Star Wars II
Madden 07
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $59.99
N3: Ninety Nine Nights
NCAA 07 (Can't remember what sport)
Phantasy Star Universe
Splinter Cell Collectors Edition
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 $54.99
World Series of Poker
XBLA Unplugged[/QUOTE]


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Older News:
Confirmed: All non-Next Gen game rentals are 2 for $10.

Price Drops for the week of 12/10:

Okay, here's the price drops from this week (that I can remember):

:360:
Prey $19.99 New
Top Spin 2 $19.99 New
Table Tennis $29.99 New
Test Drive Unlimited $29.99 New
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged $29.99 New
Dead or Alive 4 $39.99 New $34.99 Used
NHL 2K7 $39.99 New
NHL 07 $39.99 New
Official Xbox Faceplate (Silver) $6.99 New

:psp:
Miami Vice $19.99 New
LocoRoco $29.99 New

:ds:
Metroid Prime Hunters $19.99 New $19.99 Used (Yes, they changed both the new and used price to $19.99)
Pokemon Trozei $19.99 New

:ps3:
Sony Six-Axis Controller $39.99 New (Not a price drop, but $10 cheaper than MSRP)

System Watch:

Some GameRushes have PS3's on their incoming shipping reports as arriving on Tuesday, December 5th. One of the local stores that actually received Wii's will receive 1 (One) PS3 ($600 Version) tomorrow. No firm reports on when the next shipment of Wii's will arrive.

Random News:

In a really strange turn of events, GameRush actually pulled a lot of PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube games from Previously Played status and put them back up on the wall to rent. There are still plenty of used games for sale, but I thought this was an interesting move on Blockbuster's part.




Random Tip
FIFA 2007 for the Xbox 360 is currently listed at $40 new ($60 everywhere else). If you pre-order it and pay for it in full now, you should be able to pick it up when it releases and save yourself $20.


Price Drops for previous weeks (what was in inventory at the store I went to)

Kingdom Hearts II (PS2) - $29.99 New
Godfather (Xbox 360) - $49.99 New $44.99 Used
NCAA Football 07 (Xbox 360) - $44.99 New $39.99 Used

Prices for USED games

:xbox:
Madden NFL 06 $15

:ps2:
Hitman: Blood Money $25
NCAA Football 06 $15
WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW $15

:gc:
Donkey Konga 2 $10
Monster House $25
Super Mario Strikers $25

:psp:
Me & My Katamari $15
Pursuit Force $25
SpongeBob Squarepants $25
Worms $15

:360:
Call of Duty 2 $35
Condemned $25
Hitman: Blood Money $35
Outfit $25
Tomb Raider Legend $25

Prices for NEW Games

:xbox:
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness $20
Need For Speed: Most Wanted $20
Sonic Heroes $10

:ps2:
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness $20
Eye Toy Play 2 $20
NBA Street V3 $10
Soul Calibur II $10
Spider-Man $10
WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW $20
X-Men Legends $10

:gc:
Battalion Wars $15
Donkey Konga 2 $15
Fire Emblem $15
Sonic Heroes $10
Sonic Mega Collection $10
Super Mario Strikers $30

:psp:
Death Jr. $10
Me & My Katamari $20
Need For Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 $20
Prince of Persia Revelations $20

:ds:
Kirby Canvas Curse $20

:360:
Call of Duty 2 $40
Outfit $30
Tomb Raider: Legend $30

Price Drops for the week of 10/1

Prices for USED games

:gc:
Battalion Wars $10
Chibi Robo $10
Fire Emblem $10


Price Drops (and prices I thought were notable) for the week of 9/24

I got my hands on the list of price drops from this week at Game Rush and there are several good ones. Keep in mind that this list is just what was in stock at the store I went to so there are certainly other games that dropped in price as well.

Prices for NEW games


:360:
Burnout Revenge $20
College Hoops 2K6 $10
Far Cry Instincts Predator $20
Full Auto $20
Moto GP 06 $40
NHL 2K6 $10
Perfect Dark Zero: Limited Edition $20
Peter Jackson's King Kong $20
Prey $40
Prey Collector's Edition $40
Quake IV $40
Ridge Racer 6 $20
Rumble Roses XX $30
Tomb Raider Legend $40
X-Men: The Official Game $40

:xbox:
Arena Football $10
Black $20
Call of Cthulhu $15
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One $15
College Hoops 2K6 $10
Da Vinci Code $10
Darkwatch $10
ESPN College Hoops 2K5 $5
Ford Mustang Legend $7
Ford Racing 3 $7
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers $15
Godfather Limited Edition $30
Gun $10
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction $15
James Bond: From Russia With Love $10
Medal of Honor: European Assault $10
Mortal Kombat Deception $10
Namco Museum $10
Outlaw Tennis $7
Pac-Man World 2 $10
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within $10
Rallisport Challenge $7
Sonic Riders $20
Spider-Man 2 $10
Suffering: Ties That Bind $10
Taito Legends $10
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Island Thunder $7
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Critical $10
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Lockdown $10
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell $7
Tomb Raider Legend $30
Total Overdose $10
True Crime New York City $10
Unreal Championship $7
World Championship Poker $7
World Championship Poker 2 $7
X-Men Legends $10
X-Men: Official Game of the Movie $20

:ps2:
24 $20
Ape Escape 3 $15
Call of Duty: Big Red One $20
Devil Kings $20
Drakengard 2 $20
Enter The Matrix $10
EyeToy: Operation Spy $7
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers $15
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai $15
Godfather Limited Edition $30
Gun $10
Harry Potter & Goblet $10
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 $7
Motocross Mania 3 $7
Shadow Hearts: From the New World $20
Sonic Riders $30
Soul Calibur III $20
Super Monkey Ball Adventures $20
Taito Legends $10
Tak 3 $10
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Special Edition $30
Total Overdose $15
Trapt $15

:gc:
Battalion Wars $30
Legend Of Zelda: Four Sword Adventures $15
Metroid Prime $10
Namco Museum $10
Naruto: Clash of Ninja $20
Odama $30
Sonic Riders $30
Tak 3 $10
Viewtiful Joe $10

:psp:
Ape Escape: On The Loose $10
Burnout Legends $20
Coded Arms $15
The Con $15
Daxter $20
Death Jr. $15
Fight Night Round 3 $20
Gradius Collection $15
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee $10
Kingdom of Paradise $20
Lemmings $20
Lumines $13
Madden NFL 06 $15
Major League Baseball ? $20
Medievil Resurrection $10
Metal Gear Acid 2 $15
MX vs. ATV: On the Edge $20
Neopets: Petpet Adventure $15
Pursuit Force $20
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror $20
Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble $10
Wipeout Pure $10
World Tour Soccer 06 $20
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2 $20
X-Men Legends 2 $15
Y's: Ark of Napishtim $15


:ds:
Advance Wars: Duel Strike $20
Battles of Prince of Persia $10
Burnout Legends $20
Lunar: Dragon Song $20
Meteos $20
Metroid Prime Pinball $15
Sonic Rush $20
Super Princess Peach $20
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory $20
Trace Memory $20
True Swing Golf $10


:gba:
Drill Dozer $10
WarioWare: Twisted! $10


Prices for USED games:

:360:
NBA 2K6 $10
Perfect Dark Zero: Limited Edition $15
Rumble Roses XX $25

:xbox:
Call of Cthulu $10
College Hoops 2K6 $7
Crazy Taxi 3 $7
Da Vinci Code $7
ESPN College Hoops ? $4
ESPN NBA 2K5 $5
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers $10
Gun $7
Guy Game $7
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction $10
Serious Sam II $7
Spider-Man 2 $7
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Lockdown $7
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell ? $7
Unreal Championship $5
World Championship Poker $5
X-Men Legends $7
X-Men: The Official Game of the Movie $15

:ps2:
24 $15
Bard's Tale, The $5
Beyond Good & Evil $7
Firefighter FD18 $15
Neo Contra $10
Over the Hedge $15
Phantom Brave $15
Sonic Riders $25
Suikoden IV $17
Tak 3 $7

:psp: (Rule of thumb for the most part: New Price/Used Price - $20/$15, $15/$10, $10/$7)
Astonishia Story $20
Daxter $15
Death Jr. $10
Frogger Helmet Chaos $7
Gretzky NHL 2006 $7
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee $7
Lemmings $15
Madden NFL 06 $10
Medievil Ressurection $7
Metal Gear Acid 2 $10
NBA 06 $10
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror $15
Wipeout Pure $7

:ds:
Advance Wars: Duel Strike $15
Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits $15
Yoshi: Touch & Go $15

:gba:
F-Zero GP Legend $10
Game & Watch Gallery 4 $10
Golden Sun $13
Lunar $15
Mario Golf: Advance Tour $7
Riviera $15



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Current Trade-In Deals

There are no trade-in deals at this time. The trade 3 get and extra $5 per game is still in affect at some locations.

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Reported Trade-In Prices

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[quote name='AzN_BaLLeR']Ah, I didn't realize it was one word, what a stupid mistake...

/rant

Bad trip to GR today, first time flipping Ice Age & Happy Feet. Here's my ridiculous story.

I walk in, ask kindly to check for the trade in value, $26 each, seems fair, I decided to trade it in. During the trade in time, he processed it... I as a Fatwalleter LOVE the Entertainment Books and noticed the new one was on sale. I decided to look through it, the employee even commented that they are great books.

While he was still ringing up my trade in, another customer was checked out by the same employee, so I was stunned why mine was pushed aside, but I let it go. After the trade in, I had X amount of credit on my card, I take maybe two steps to the side while checking my receipt, and ask him to check the balance one more time. He then stated I had X amount on the card, I suggested I would like to check and verify it. He argued no, it would raise fraud or something to that sort. I stated that every time I've traded something in, I always did this, which I really did.

Here's where the problem occurs, I only wanted to ensure there was no mix up of the giftcard since the gc number isn't stated on my receipt, I told him my reason and he clearly misunderstood me and thought I was accusing him of stealing. Then this raises my flag, why such an easy request he wouldn't do it?

We go on, he tells me that I am accusing him of stealing and I just want to verify. Its like going to the supermarket and not checking the bags AFTER you paid. Some people don't check, I DO.

He the REFUSES to do the check, and says to speak with the manager, obviously he isn't available. He then also threatens me by saying that he is going to FLAG the transaction for FRAUD. Two BRAND NEW games, which he opened to check, and he is gonna flag me?

He finally called another employee, which I've seen before and she was willing to check the balance for me. Which verified there was X amount on the GC. I proceeded by saying thanks and left.

I never accused him of stealing. I just simply asked for a balance, and that I've done it many times. He refused, which then raises suspicion on my behalf since I didn't watch him do the transaction.

Who should I report this to other than the "manager" which is probably the guys friend.

This all occurred at the Monterey Park, CA Gamerush. Employee: Nilo.

Please tell me if I'm wrong, but I didn't accuse him of ANYTHING. Nor did I really suspect him of anything, until he gave unreasonable reasons to reject my request.

/rant[/quote]

I know who u talking about. He was also an ass to me. About 3 weeks ago i tried to trade in one copy of EA for the ps3. He said, "he can't take it because it's probably stolen". I told him I have proof that I bought this game, beccause I had the circuit city receipt in the car. He said, "he didn't care" and refused to take my copy.
 
As of today:

Xbox 360:
Madden 06 - $8

GameCube
Odama $6.00
Pikmin 2 $9.50
Chibi Robo $2.50
Mario Golf $7.00
Metroid Prime $1.25
Prince of Persia $2.50

PSP
Parappa the Rapper $12.50
Capcom Classics Collection Remixed $10.00
Virtua Tennis $3.00
Metal Gear Acid 2 $1.50
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth $12.50

PS2
Parappa the Rapper 2 $2.50
Lumiens Plus $9.50
Mega Man X Collection $6
Indigo Prophecy $6
Guilty Gear X $2.50
PTO IV $9.50
Robot Alchemic Drive $2.50
Myst III $2.50
Psychonauts $7.00
God Hand $6.00
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology $12.00
Street Fighter EX 3 $6.00
Ultimate Spiderman LE $6.00

DS
Trace Memory $4.50
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers $4.50
True Swing Golf $1.25
Metroid Prime Prinball $4.50

Xbox
Tiger Woods 06 $6.00
Advent Rising $1.25

My GR still does the extra $5 each. Teeheehee. I picked up Madden for $6 and flipped it for $13. iyay!
 
[quote name='kjauburn']Trading in sealed games could be a huge red flag. I know there are a few people here who do it, but I think the majority of us unwrap them before trading them in...[/QUOTE]

I personally don't like unwrapping it because of the fact I cannot return it afterwards in case they do reject the trade. But if its the first time, I guess since I have 2 GRs within 10 mile radius it may be okay...

What could the possibly do by flagging it? There are no serial numbers on the game, not pirated, obviously, and it is genuine. I'm worried about the asshole who might pull some strings and try to shaft me.

[quote name='dizzlle01']I know who u talking about. He was also an ass to me. About 3 weeks ago i tried to trade in one copy of EA for the ps3. He said, "he can't take it because it's probably stolen". I told him I have proof that I bought this game, beccause I had the circuit city receipt in the car. He said, "he didn't care" and refused to take my copy.[/QUOTE]

I say we both take action. He was being a real baby about checking my cards balance.

I was intending on calling corporate anyhow.
 
[quote name='djkunai']As of today:

Xbox 360:
Madden 06 - $8

GameCube
Odama $6.00
Pikmin 2 $9.50
Chibi Robo $2.50
Mario Golf $7.00
Metroid Prime $1.25
Prince of Persia $2.50

PSP
Parappa the Rapper $12.50
Capcom Classics Collection Remixed $10.00
Virtua Tennis $3.00
Metal Gear Acid 2 $1.50
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth $12.50

PS2
Parappa the Rapper 2 $2.50
Lumiens Plus $9.50
Mega Man X Collection $6
Indigo Prophecy $6
Guilty Gear X $2.50
PTO IV $9.50
Robot Alchemic Drive $2.50
Myst III $2.50
Psychonauts $7.00
God Hand $6.00
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology $12.00
Street Fighter EX 3 $6.00
Ultimate Spiderman LE $6.00

DS
Trace Memory $4.50
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers $4.50
True Swing Golf $1.25
Metroid Prime Prinball $4.50

Xbox
Tiger Woods 06 $6.00
Advent Rising $1.25

My GR still does the extra $5 each. Teeheehee. I picked up Madden for $6 and flipped it for $13. iyay![/quote]

I am so very jealous!:drool:
 
[quote name='djkunai']My GR still does the extra $5 each. Teeheehee. I picked up Madden for $6 and flipped it for $13. iyay![/QUOTE]

This was probably the biggest loss in my GR closing, as they were still doing that as well before they closed in March. Though I would have had to be careful with things like EA since they knew I didn't have a PS3, I couldn't imagine how much extra credit I'd have by now :lol:.
 
[quote name='dizzlle01']I know who u talking about. He was also an ass to me. About 3 weeks ago i tried to trade in one copy of EA for the ps3. He said, "he can't take it because it's probably stolen". I told him I have proof that I bought this game, beccause I had the circuit city receipt in the car. He said, "he didn't care" and refused to take my copy.[/quote]

Funny how he accuses you of stealing and then complains about the other person accusing HIM of stealing when he asked to check his balance. Report his ass!
 
[quote name='AzN_BaLLeR']I personally don't like unwrapping it because of the fact I cannot return it afterwards in case they do reject the trade. But if its the first time, I guess since I have 2 GRs within 10 mile radius it may be okay...

What could the possibly do by flagging it? There are no serial numbers on the game, not pirated, obviously, and it is genuine. I'm worried about the asshole who might pull some strings and try to shaft me.
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Well if you are taking unopened games in all the times they wonder why you have them and why you trading them in all the times. I wouldn't worry about a moron saying you stoled them, but think how easy it is for them to print your account activity if they get curious. Although I haven't seen it in here recently there have been a few rounds of bans from GR/BBV in the past. If you are planning to use and abuse to the end of GR then I would try and stay off the radar.
 
[quote name='kjauburn']Well if you are taking unopened games in all the times they wonder why you have them and why you trading them in all the times. I wouldn't worry about a moron saying you stoled them, but think how easy it is for them to print your account activity if they get curious. Although I haven't seen it in here recently there have been a few rounds of bans from GR/BBV in the past. If you are planning to use and abuse to the end of GR then I would try and stay off the radar.[/QUOTE]

I completely agree, but the last time I traded in, which was of course EA. It was opened. Also, its not like they have an input for NEW games, it all goes in under USED and this employee, I have never seen before.

The only things I've traded in are 1x EA, 1x Happy Feet, 1x Ice Age at this specific store. It would look the same across the board at all stores, but afaik they can't print other store trade accounts.
 
Hey y'all...I got a question and need some feedback. I like playing GOOD games -- I don't care if they are "kiddie" or "adult" games -- i.e. I'm playing now both LEGO Star Wars II and Halo 2 and loving both. So here's my question: I picked up Meet the Robinsons at CC for $11.26 and was planning on flipping it for the $20 or so of credit but I saw it got some pretty good reviews. In your opinion, what's better: a good, cheap game for $11 and change or $20 in GR credit? Anybody have any thoughts? Is it worth keeping or not? Thanks.
 
[quote name='pentapenguin']Hey y'all...I got a question and need some feedback. I like playing GOOD games -- I don't care if they are "kiddie" or "adult" games -- i.e. I'm playing now both LEGO Star Wars II and Halo 2 and loving both. So here's my question: I picked up Meet the Robinsons at CC for $11.26 and was planning on flipping it for the $20 or so of credit but I saw it got some pretty good reviews. In your opinion, what's better: a good, cheap game for $11 and change or $20 in GR credit? Anybody have any thoughts? Is it worth keeping or not? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

I can tell you that I picked up MtR for the 360 at CC with the intention of playing it (and my kids will too - so that made it an easier purchase). It does sound like it is a decent platformer type game and those are in short supply on the 360, so I'd say in that case it is worth more than $20 in GR credit. Now, turning Ice Age 2 into $26 in GR credit is definitely worth it. I actually do own Ice Age 2 and it isn't a bad game either, but in that case the profit is too much to pass up.

Basically, my rule is not to bother with anything at GR that doesn't double my money. This was true even when I had access to a GR. Now I try to triple my money, though that is fairly rare, so I aim for at least double+, like Ice Age 2.

Even with access to a GR, their credit is not worth more than twice cash value given their spotty deliveries (and the fact that I don't want to pay more than $20 for games anyway).
 
Does anyone know if they will have the CE of Stranglehold for PS3 this week? Because I can't seem to get a straight anwser when I call.
 
Just an update: I confirmed today that both the Braelinn and Kedron Peachtree City GameRushes are closing very soon. However the Sharpsburg GR will stay open as they have huge sales compared to the PTC ones (2 to 3 times as much). The PTC stores will have a few new games and hardware systems and that's it. The space is being changed into new DVD video sale area.
 
Traded in another Happy Feet (Wii - $26) and Far Cry (360 - $22). Also got quotes for, and will trade in tomorrow, DDR Universe (360 - $22) and F.E.A.R. (360 - $25). The Game Rush in Norman, OK actually had display boxes for a slim PS2, 2 different colors for DS Lites, PS3s (60 & 80 gig), and the Halo Edition 360. While it has cut back tremendously, hopefully they'll still get some good games at this one.
 
Anyone know any decent GR -> Gamestop flips? Gamestop has a 40% bonus trade in credit coupon (30% coupon + 10% edge). As much as I hate GS, having credit in a dead company seems like an even worse idea.
 
[quote name='pentapenguin']Just an update: I confirmed today that both the Braelinn and Kedron Peachtree City GameRushes are closing very soon. However the Sharpsburg GR will stay open as they have huge sales compared to the PTC ones (2 to 3 times as much). The PTC stores will have a few new games and hardware systems and that's it. The space is being changed into new DVD video sale area.[/quote]

Did the Braelinn and Kedron stores say they were having any clearance sales on the used games?

If you don't want to tell me and hoard it all, that's cool. I probably deserve it. :lol:
 
Are we still waiting for the $10 Halo 3 coupon? I'm buying 3 copies, with my credit, and would love to see the price reduced even more =D

Also, Circuit City in Montclair, CA has 2 copies of IceAge in the case.

Furthermore, it seems different stores will allow preorders for different things. For example, one GR I called said yes to GH III preorders while most others have said no.
 
[quote name='nlyonssmith']Are we still waiting for the $10 Halo 3 coupon? I'm buying 3 copies, with my credit, and would love to see the price reduced even more =D

Also, Circuit City in Montclair, CA has 2 copies of IceAge in the case.

Furthermore, it seems different stores will allow preorders for different things. For example, one GR I called said yes to GH III preorders while most others have said no.[/QUOTE]

No telling when halo 3 will show at GR, if it shows up day 1 great (unlikely) otherwise I won't be getting it there.

I think the extra 33% off ended the 15th at cc, so ice age isn't very appealing now.

Preorders are hit or miss at the stores, most of the managers even don't know how to do them. if you get the right employee your fine...
 
I took advantage of Gamecrazy's trade-in price matching policy with a trade quote printed from my local Blockbuster. Fortunately for me, one of the former GR employees was on duty and my local store and he knew how to do that. Believe it or not, this was the first time I've ever done this price match deal and it was well worth it. Forza 2 was only going to get me $21 at GC, but I got the $35 Blockbuster price for it. I have no idea what Ice Age 2 would have gotten, but probably $14 or so. I got the full BB $26 price - very nice!

I was also able to preorder the Star Wars PSP bundle (at GC). Let's see GR do that (and deliver) :lol:.

Bezerker - it will be pretty tough to find any GR->EB/GS flips. The have only been 2 times I've been able to do that in any volume. The first was when GR had the 75% off clearance and EB/GS had the extra $10 for 3 games traded deal (and it worked for PS2, Xbox, GC, etc). I managed to convert $100's then. The second time was more recent and if I had a GR available I would have done better (my local BB has a decent game selection but nothing like a GR). That was when BB had the Buy 1 Get 1 free on $14.99 and under games and EB/GS had the $5 extra trade-in for PSP and DS. I was able to turn a few disc-only PSP games from my local BB into GS credit and even made a bit on the deal.
 
Actually there is a decent candidate for flipping GR credit to Gamecrazy.

The good old "Enchanted Arms" for PS3. It is 14.99 at GR & trades in for 20 bucks(22 with MVP) at GC. I did it myself today but am sure it won't last for long as GC might be the only place in world which has as sale price exceeding 19.99 on it.
 
[quote name='jug_head_4ever']Actually there is a decent candidate for flipping GR credit to Gamecrazy.

The good old "Enchanted Arms" for PS3. It is 14.99 at GR & trades in for 20 bucks(22 with MVP) at GC. I did it myself today but am sure it won't last for long as GC might be the only place in world which has as sale price exceeding 19.99 on it.[/QUOTE]

LOL, brilliant! Trade in a bunch of Enchanted Arms for $33 at Gamerush, then buy them all back for $15 to trade them in to Gamecrazy for $20.
 
The GR near me is opening at Midnight for Halo 3 so I feel pretty confident with a preorder there. Other things I am less confident about.

How good is GameCrazy about getting in new games? I have a ton of BB/GR credit that I could turn into GameCrazy credit for if they are more reliable.
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']LOL, brilliant! Trade in a bunch of Enchanted Arms for $33 at Gamerush, then buy them all back for $15 to trade them in to Gamecrazy for $20.[/QUOTE]

LOL!
 
[quote name='io']Bezerker - it will be pretty tough to find any GR->EB/GS flips. The have only been 2 times I've been able to do that in any volume. The first was when GR had the 75% off clearance and EB/GS had the extra $10 for 3 games traded deal (and it worked for PS2, Xbox, GC, etc). I managed to convert $100's then. The second time was more recent and if I had a GR available I would have done better (my local BB has a decent game selection but nothing like a GR). That was when BB had the Buy 1 Get 1 free on $14.99 and under games and EB/GS had the $5 extra trade-in for PSP and DS. I was able to turn a few disc-only PSP games from my local BB into GS credit and even made a bit on the deal.[/quote]

EB/GS offer $19.20 for Mario 64 DS, so hopefully i can find a bunch of those at GR. Metroid Prime seems to be worth $42 ($50 GR credit into $42 GS isnt too bad)I'll keep an eye on the EB 30% thread. For anyone wondering, the reason why i called it a dead company is that my location has stopped selling new releases & preorders.
 
[quote name='Bezerker']EB/GS offer $19.20 for Mario 64 DS, so hopefully i can find a bunch of those at GR. Metroid Prime seems to be worth $42 ($50 GR credit into $42 GS isnt too bad)I'll keep an eye on the EB 30% thread. For anyone wondering, the reason why i called it a dead company is that my location has stopped selling new releases & preorders.[/QUOTE]

$19.20?!?!

Really? That's what they give you in trade, BEFORE bonus 40% or after?
 
[quote name='ogbaka']Can some update the list for gamerush?
This thread has gotten too big and prices are spread everywhere...[/quote]If you are looking for game prices check out the CAG Wiki. It has been updated with everyones recent trade in values.
 
[quote name='guyinga']Did the Braelinn and Kedron stores say they were having any clearance sales on the used games?

If you don't want to tell me and hoard it all, that's cool. I probably deserve it. :lol:[/quote]
Well all I will say is get friendly with the management. Never know what you might learn. ;)
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']I was at GR today and they had two of the new Halo Xbox 360s, if anyone's interested.[/QUOTE]

Dino, you live on some bizarro parallel Earth where GR actually gets hot new items and has them available for customers to purchase. What you report has no bearing on reality ;).

In other news, I can't believe I just read that Marc Ecko bought the Barry Bonds 756 home run ball:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/09/18/MN9DS7SEO.DTL

:rofl: Maybe he'll turn that into a crappy game too... How does this relate to GR, you may ask? Well, if you have to ask and you've been around for a while then you have no business being here...

(My local BB still has a "used" special edition tin displayed prominently behind their registers. And I continue to use those silver sharpies for labeling DVD-Rs).
 
Brand It....that is great...I hope that wins.

Anyways, I have to check my GameRush, haven't been in a while...debating what to do with my $200 in credit. DS, Wii, Games for my 360/PS3. Leaning towards the games as I barely play portable games....and the Wii seems novel, but I generally game alone now. MAybe if my daughter was older than 10 months.... ;)
 
FYI- Starting today, all "Shooter" games are 25% off. Didn't get a chance to see what they defined as shooter, but stores should have signs up in the used games section to clarify.

edit: used games only.
 
[quote name='io']Dino, you live on some bizarro parallel Earth where GR actually gets hot new items and has them available for customers to purchase. What you report has no bearing on reality ;).
[/QUOTE]

Nobody could me more surprised than I to see that at Gamerush, of all places! I thought they were just display boxes at first, but they were indeed the real deal. The clerk thought it came with a copy of Halo 3 though, so that qualifies for the Gamerush big mistake of the day.
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']Nobody could me more surprised than I to see that at Gamerush, of all places! I thought they were just display boxes at first, but they were indeed the real deal. The clerk thought it came with a copy of Halo 3 though, so that qualifies for the Gamerush big mistake of the day.[/QUOTE]

D'oh! Though it does make sense that it would come with Halo 3. I don't see why they didn't include it, actually (and make it cost a bit more of course). I suppose, though, that people who want to buy that 360 probably have the Legendary edition preordered, so maybe that was a smart move. But I'm sure more than a few people will buy that "bundle" assuming it has Halo 3 in it and be disappointed. FWIW, I saw both these and Wii's at a Fred Meyer store last night.

[quote name='doubledown']
Anyways, I have to check my GameRush, haven't been in a while...debating what to do with my $200 in credit. DS, Wii, Games for my 360/PS3. Leaning towards the games as I barely play portable games....and the Wii seems novel, but I generally game alone now. MAybe if my daughter was older than 10 months.... [/quote]

Metroid Prime 3 is a PHENOMENAL single-player Wii game. It's my game of the year (so far - with Mario Galaxy or possibly SSBB with the potential to replace it. And I'll keep an open mind about Mass Effect). Anyway, between Wii Sports, Zelda, Metroid, Mario Galaxy, SSBB, Mario Kart (coming early 2008) and possibly some of the others (Strikers, Battalion Wars, etc) I'd say the Wii is worth getting now and not just for local multiplayer.
 
[quote name='Warner1281']FYI- Starting today, all "Shooter" games are 25% off. Didn't get a chance to see what they defined as shooter, but stores should have signs up in the used games section to clarify.

edit: used games only.[/quote]

Did anyone else confirm this, my local GR is not doing it.

I just attempted to trade Forza 2 (it's still trading for 35$, Gears was 28$), and was reminded that I was still banned from trading after 2 years. I wouldn't mind but I successfully traded twice at the same store just last week.

Funny thing is I used some of my credit at a different store just last week to buy a PSP game, and the original person who triggered the ban took the transaction. I'm betting that she was wondering where I had got the creidt from and talked to the DM again. I'm convinced the ban had been removed from the 2nd store over a year ago, but I just hadn't had a reason to trade their until recently (Even though I'm their regulary renting videos). I swear if I find out she's running a vendetta against me, it is time to complain to the DM and BBB. Last time around the DM just ignored me, and getting shit out of corporate was impossible. I had a very good experience via BBB with Microsoft recently, as they have to deal with all BBB complaints.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Did anyone else confirm this, my local GR is not doing it.

I just attempted to trade Forza 2 (it's still trading for 35$, Gears was 28$), and was reminded that I was still banned from trading after 2 years. I wouldn't mind but I successfully traded twice at the same store just last week.

Funny thing is I used some of my credit at a different store just last week to buy a PSP game, and the original person who triggered the ban took the transaction. I'm betting that she was wondering where I had got the creidt from and talked to the DM again. I'm convinced the ban had been removed from the 2nd store over a year ago, but I just hadn't had a reason to trade their until recently (Even though I'm their regulary renting videos). I swear if I find out she's running a vendetta against me, it is time to complain to the DM and BBB. Last time around the DM just ignored me, and getting shit out of corporate was impossible. I had a very good experience via BBB with Microsoft recently, as they have to deal with all BBB complaints.[/quote]

I think you should start messing with her... hang out and keep talking to her and then ask her out. Freak her out.
 
[quote name='InvaderZim']I think you should start messing with her... hang out and keep talking to her and then ask her out. Freak her out.[/quote]

Then I would be in the wrong, nope, I'm planning on remaining just a good customer, and not a stalker, last thing I want is to give her some reason to escalate my complaint. I'm sure deep down she knows why she has no friends outside of the people who work for her.
 
Anybody know how much i can get for GH2, game and guitar, PGR3, and Lord of the Rings BfME2? GH wasn't in wiki and LOTR and PGR are way out of date. I just read Gears is $28, so I'm dumping that for Halo 3.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Did anyone else confirm this, my local GR is not doing it.

I just attempted to trade Forza 2 (it's still trading for 35$, Gears was 28$), and was reminded that I was still banned from trading after 2 years. I wouldn't mind but I successfully traded twice at the same store just last week.

Funny thing is I used some of my credit at a different store just last week to buy a PSP game, and the original person who triggered the ban took the transaction. I'm betting that she was wondering where I had got the creidt from and talked to the DM again. I'm convinced the ban had been removed from the 2nd store over a year ago, but I just hadn't had a reason to trade their until recently (Even though I'm their regulary renting videos). I swear if I find out she's running a vendetta against me, it is time to complain to the DM and BBB. Last time around the DM just ignored me, and getting shit out of corporate was impossible. I had a very good experience via BBB with Microsoft recently, as they have to deal with all BBB complaints.[/quote]

A GameRush here in Fresno, California is doing it. I picked up a copy of Ace Combat 5 on PS2 for $11, down from 14.99.
 
[quote name='pentapenguin']Just got my $10 BB gift card with Halo 3 purchase coupon.[/QUOTE]

Post a pic of it or anyone else that gets one.
 
Here's what the email looks like:


As for the coupon, it's the same type that alll BB rewards coupons are: B&W and with a unique barcode and email address on it so it can't be used by any other account or person. Sorry!
 
Went into my Gamerush (Land O Lakes) to see that the counter is gone and all the games have been moved all the way across the store. They got rid of all the rental xbox games for whatever reason, and theres only 20 or so PS2 games for rent, plenty of 360, PS3 & Wii though.

From what they told me, they'll be scaling back the new items to basically just the advertised titles (such as halo 3, metroid, guitar hero, etc) and preorders. I'm just glad theyre keeping the pre-orders going. I was lucky enough to find a complete copy of Futurama for Xbox. Its got some scratches on it, but a nice resurfacing should help. It was only $16.99. I've still got $60 credit to kill. I may hold it off til they announce the $10 gift card for Guitar Hero 3.
 
[quote name='pentapenguin']Here's what the email looks like:


As for the coupon, it's the same type that alll BB rewards coupons are: B&W and with a unique barcode and email address on it so it can't be used by any other account or person. Sorry![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info.
 
Anyone know if you sign up now, whether you'd still get the coupon? If they've already gone out, then I wonder whether you would.
 
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