How often can you return used games to Gamestop?

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Hi all. I had purchased three games earlier on the week from Gamestop and played them-- after five days, I went and returned them. He said, "You're returning all of them?" I didn't think three games was so drastic, but he continued, "You might get redflagged by our computer for doing that. Be careful."
Is this true? Has anyone ever gotten redflagged for returning too many used games?
 
I've returned well over two dozen used games in a span of a month and even three 360 Elites in a 2 day period and I've never had a problem. The GS employees just seem to type a little longer each time I returned something, but I guess they won't harass you unless you return games in mass in a extremely short period of time.

But if you sense that they are getting suspicious, I would space out the times for each return or have a friend return the game for you.
 
I think they told me there's a maximum of times you can return a used game to them. Of course, I don't remember what that maximum was, but I'm sure if you do it too many times you WILL get red flagged.
There ARE ways around this though. For example:

1. PAY WITH CASH ONLY!!
2. Return the games at different times of day.
3. Return the games to different stores.
4. Don't use your Edge card on the purchases.

If you do those things, you shouldn't have a problem.
 
My girlfriend and I return at least 1-2 items to Gamestop weekly. The people there never even blink. Of course, we also buy triple that amount and we go so often that all the employees know us by name...
 
While I now see just how shady it is, I thought it was great a handful of summers back. Went through about 12 games in the span of a couple months. Cycled the stores, payed in cash (as Cheapest said). Granted, this was in, what, like 2003 or 2004, so things have likely changed. Honestly, if I had more free time, I might consider doing this again for some games that are short and one playthrough is enough.
 
[quote name='LeafPanda']I didn't even think it was possible to return used games you bought from Gamestop[/QUOTE]

You get 7 days, if you don't like it you can return it.

I've only done it a few times (I think 5 times in the past 6 months) and here I was thinking I'm doing it too often.:lol:
 
I've returned three games (during a B2F1) the same day I bought them and no problems there. Then, I returned another set of three games the following at. I did this at two different GS and no problems.

But, here's a silly question. Can I returned a used game, with receipt, even if I peeled off the GS stickers?
 
[quote name='superdry']But, here's a silly question. Can I returned a used game, with receipt, even if I peeled off the GS stickers?[/QUOTE]
I've done that before, during a B2G1 free. It was for a 39.99 set of games I had-- I had second thoughts about one of the 39.99 games, but already peeled off the stickers since I thought I was keeping it. They accepted the return, but YMMV I suppose.
And as far as paying cash goes, don't they request your ID to get your address and stuff? Or is that if you've paid with a credit card?
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']Never. If I wanted to rent a game I would take my ass to Blockbuster.[/quote]


This man speaks the truth.
 
I don't think there's anything immoral or unsound about returning crappy games that suck to a retailer who has a policy that reads, "If you don't like it, return it within seven days!" Nor should be any sort of "snobbery" to those who choose to "rent" from Gamestop. Consider the fact that Gamestop has a constant hold on the renter's money with it constantly being re-used over and over again at their company, along with the other normal purchases that customer made. It could have even been a small contributing factor to the grossly large amount of money they made last year.
 
There's nothing wrong with taking advantage of the return policy they have. That's why it is there. It is wrong, though, to "rent" games from them. That isn't the purpose of the policy. If you don't care, that's fine, but don't act like there isn't anything wrong with it. There are companies that rent games. Pony up a few bucks and rent them there.
 
You do have 30 days to exchange for a defective disc. I have returned many many times. Actually tonight returned 3 games. No problems at all.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']There's nothing wrong with taking advantage of the return policy they have. That's why it is there. It is wrong, though, to "rent" games from them. That isn't the purpose of the policy. If you don't care, that's fine, but don't act like there isn't anything wrong with it. There are companies that rent games. Pony up a few bucks and rent them there.[/QUOTE]
I don't do it. Just defending those who happen to do it. I think there's worse things you can do as a consumer.
 
[quote name='Friend of Sonic']I don't do it. Just defending those who happen to do it. I think there's worse things you can do as a consumer.[/quote]

1) Never said you did anything. I made an open statement. I didn't even quote your post.

2) The "there's worse thing" arguments don't hold water. Just because there are worse things you can do, that doesn't mean the other things should be done or defended. Killing someone is worse than just putting someone in the hospital. Would you defend putting someone in the hospital?
 
[quote name='superdry']I've returned three games (during a B2F1) the same day I bought them and no problems there. Then, I returned another set of three games the following at. I did this at two different GS and no problems.

But, here's a silly question. Can I returned a used game, with receipt, even if I peeled off the GS stickers?[/quote]

I did that once with a used game or two and even though they scanned the barcode on the receipt, they gave me the FULL NEW PRICE for the game back.

Did I return the extra money? You bet I didn't. Their error was in my favor. It kind of made up(a little) for all of the times I got home to find my 'new' game was really used and beat to shit. Of course, that was before I started demanding ONLY sealed games.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']
2) The "there's worse thing" arguments don't hold water. Just because there are worse things you can do, that doesn't mean the other things should be done or defended. Killing someone is worse than just putting someone in the hospital. Would you defend putting someone in the hospital?[/QUOTE]
To play the scenario with you, if I had to pick one that would happen to someone obviously being in the hospital would be the better one. I wouldn't compare returning games to murder, though.
 
I've never had any problems and I've returned a ton of games over the past decade. The only time it bothered the employees is when I returned a bunch of games I bought online to the store, this reflects negatively on the store because they didn't make the initial sale.
 
yes i believe most stores keep record on how many returns you've made. For example, Best Buy & Target do this. Don't be surprised if you're red flagged in their system. I don't really recommend buying and returning especially at GS they seem a bit more strict.
 
I just did this returning Virtua Tennis 3 (ps3)
played it once, felt like the same crap ----> return.
I thank this system, but I wont abuse it.
 
If your abusing the system just remember that they could change the policy at any time, and if a lot of people are abusing the system, they might just do that. Its intended for people who occasionally do not like a game so they can return it if its really not what they thought it was. This policy is also excellent for children who cannot decide what they want and who throw games down in disgust complaining they are too hard, at least if this happens you are not out the money if you have to return the game.
 
I used to abuse EB's policy back in the day(Genesis and beginning of the PS1 era), back when they had different prices at different stores in the chain. I'd buy a game from one of their stores, then return it to one 20 miles away and make $20 or so more because of the price difference.

But, with Gamestop, it's like pulling teeth to even return stuff at times. I'd be surprised if I'm not on the system as red flagged from the days of EB still.
 
[quote name='GoldenfrankO']I never return games to gamestop. They charge you way too cheap ad its a very big rip off.[/quote]

That's not even what the topic is about. We're talking about their policy that allows you to return used games within 7 days for basically any reason.
 
I've returned games, but not because they sucked. Do five minutes of research before you leave the house and not treat the store like the checkout lanes at the grocery store. Ooh, gum!

It doesn't matter what form of payment you use, either. Most places get your relevant info when you do a return. And if you give them bad info, you're actually committing fraud.
 
Well, I made this topic because I do a lot of switch-eroos come B2G1 free time at Gamestop, for expensive games. You know, store A has first game, storeB has the other two games I want. Give two games from store A for the two I really wanted.
I do like the cash idea because of I ever did indeed get red flagged for that, I can give my girlfriend the receipt and she can help me out. Hopefully it doesn't come to that, though. It doesn't seem like it will given how the other people in this topic have returned way more than me before.
 
More often than not the GameStop employees actually tell me to try the game and return it within 7 days if i don't like it. They're actually telling me to take advantage of their system.

I've only done this once a couple weeks ago when there was the PS3 used games coupon. Though I actually intended to keep it. Game wasn't what I hoped for so I returned it. Employee even asked me "You didn't like it? Or is there something wrong with it?" and I said "I didn't like it". He said "ok" and continued with the return. Didn't seem like they care much. Though it does sound reasonable that you can be redflagged.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']I've returned games, but not because they sucked. Do five minutes of research before you leave the house and not treat the store like the checkout lanes at the grocery store. Ooh, gum!

It doesn't matter what form of payment you use, either. Most places get your relevant info when you do a return. And if you give them bad info, you're actually committing fraud.[/quote]

That's one thing I don't get, is that even if you have a damn receipt, you need to give out your info at Gamestop. WHY? I mean, aside from the obvious tracking purposes. Wal*Mart doesn't require information when I make legit returns with a receipt, so why such a hassle at Gamestop?

It's ridiculous.
 
I have returned 6 games at once, I ordered online w/ a 25% off coupon, and they sent me games without covers/manuals, so I returned them to my local store, no problems
 
[quote name='KoA']If the game works fine, they shouldn't really give a f.[/quote]

Some people don't have the balls to say they just don't want it though. So they usually say they're having problems with it.
 
[quote name='KoA']If the game works fine, they shouldn't really give a f.[/quote]

If people are doing it to essentially "rent" the games for free, it is hurting their business. While the game is "out," it isn't there to be bought by legitimate customers. If this crap is done enough, they may eventually decide to rework their corporate policy, which will hurt those who use this policy the way it is meant to be used.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']If people are doing it to essentially "rent" the games for free, it is hurting their business. While the game is "out," it isn't there to be bought by legitimate customers. If this crap is done enough, they may eventually decide to rework their corporate policy, which will hurt those who use this policy the way it is meant to be used.[/QUOTE]
But... the same arguement could be made for chronically picky customers who don't bother to research the product out that they're buying. Not that renters wouldn't be the ones returning more games, but still.
 
[quote name='Friend of Sonic']But... the same arguement could be made for chronically picky customers who don't bother to research the product out that they're buying. Not that renters wouldn't be the ones returning more games, but still.[/quote]

GameStop has the policy for a reason, and their business model probably allows for so many returns. If people abuse the system, though, eventually they will decide the policy doesn't have benefits for them, and they will cut it off.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']GameStop has the policy for a reason, and their business model probably allows for so many returns. If people abuse the system, though, eventually they will decide the policy doesn't have benefits for them, and they will cut it off.[/quote]

Considering people have been abusing the system for years, I'm sure if they felt it was a real problem, they'd have done something about it by now.

I can still remember when they'd take any game, new or used back in 7 days.
 
hey, um yea, (im new so idk if this is the right thread to post this), but its just a quik question,
Ive received the RROD, yet again, and i reserved Bad co., and unreal 3, (B4 hand) and im honestly really bored, with 2 crazy games coming out very soon. i realized i need to have a 360 to chill on, when im not outside with friends (parents are chill and all, but at 16, u get tired of them, when youve got nada to do if its shitty outside, so dont think im a loser, but honestly i do need to do sumtin when im not out), soo, please help me out here, oppinions are welcome and all,
sooo i was wonderin, if u go 2 gamestop, and buy a USED xbox 360, and return it like 3 weeks later, would u get ur money back (cash) or would u get store credit back. i hope u get cash back, but please if anyone knows the answer please repost with my quote.

OR,

Should i just go 2 bestbuy, buy an xbox 360 arcade, and then return it in like 3 weeks, that way i get money back (i think, well thats what ive heard, that u get money back from bestbuy)

if u cud help, well, thanks in advance,
-Professor Giggles
 
[quote name='Professor Giggles']hey, um yea, (im new so idk if this is the right thread to post this), but its just a quik question,
Ive received the RROD, yet again, and i reserved Bad co., and unreal 3, (B4 hand) and im honestly really bored, with 2 crazy games coming out very soon. i realized i need to have a 360 to chill on, when im not outside with friends (parents are chill and all, but at 16, u get tired of them, when youve got nada to do if its shitty outside, so dont think im a loser, but honestly i do need to do sumtin when im not out), soo, please help me out here, oppinions are welcome and all,
sooo i was wonderin, if u go 2 gamestop, and buy a USED xbox 360, and return it like 3 weeks later, would u get ur money back (cash) or would u get store credit back. i hope u get cash back, but please if anyone knows the answer please repost with my quote.

OR,

Should i just go 2 bestbuy, buy an xbox 360 arcade, and then return it in like 3 weeks, that way i get money back (i think, well thats what ive heard, that u get money back from bestbuy)

if u cud help, well, thanks in advance,
-Professor Giggles[/quote] That's return fraud. Don't do it.
 
I would have to agree with BDB.
It's people that abuse the system, that make it worse for everyone else. That's probably why GS workers act like jerks when you wanna return something.
 
As long as you return a game and pick something else up, it really doesn't matter. But if you want your cash back, then damn you!
 
Havn't had any problems returning used games myself, but a certain GS I went to was limiting to store credit only instead of cash back.
 
[quote name='FoxAlive']Havn't had any problems returning used games myself, but a certain GS I went to was limiting to store credit only instead of cash back.[/quote]

That's when I'd have called the Gamestop customer line right in the store and tell them what they're doing or ask for their DM's number. If I paid CASH and I find that the game is either defective or I just don't want it and I'm bringing it back before the return period expires, then I expect CASH back for my item I'm bringing back.

If they won't do it, I'll just contact their GM first, then their DM or of course I could just go to one of the 'easy' Gamestop stores around by me where they don't give you a bit of hassle on returns.
 
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