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Welcome to the Official CAG Amazon.com Trade-In Thread

Hey trade-in pals! SENDING THINGS IN DISC / CARTRIDGE ONLY / GENERIC CASE NO MANUAL / ANYTHING BUT COMPLETE COULD RESULT IN REJECTION. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS. YOU MIGHT GET ACCEPTED, YOU MIGHT NOT. NO ONE KNOWS. THERE ARE NO HARD AND FAST RULES. IF IT IS ACCEPTED, IT WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY ONLY BE CONSIDERED "ACCEPTABLE." RISK YOUR TIME AND EFFORT AT YOUR PERIL!

[quote name='Indigo_Streetlight']I'm getting an acceptance rate of about one per day; it makes me think some supervisor is standing around with a glass of absinthe next to a couple of dumptruck loads of games...while the one responsible for the glitch is made to scan each item and recite its TIV with tears in their eyes.[/QUOTE]

Amazon.com Trade-in Home Page

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Useful links:
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THANKS TO DISILLUSION386 and GI60 FOR POSTING AND MAINTAINING THE PREVIOUS AMAZON TRADE-IN FAQ THREADS

This thread’s primary purpose is to discuss Amazon.com’s video game trade-in program. Conspiracy theories about NORAM smashing games before sending them back / stealing children / sneezing and touching public door handles / etc welcome, but try to avoid going nutso. PLEASE READ THE TRADE-IN DEAL DETAILS AND FAQ BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS.

Trade-In Procedure

1. SELECT ITEMS: Search for items to trade in. Your trade-in items must meet the product eligibility criteria.
2. SHIP GAMES FREE: Print a shipping label and packing slip, package your games, and ship them
3. GET A GIFT CARD: An Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account upon receipt of games
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Shipping Instructions

1. Print this entire page. (Packing slip and shipping label once you have submitted a trade)
2. Cut out the shipping label and the packing slip.
3. Make sure your items are in good working condition and include the case and cover art.
4. Securely pack the items in a box or envelope and include the packing slip in the package.
5. Attach the shipping label squarely onto the outside of the package and add your return address.
6. Take it to your nearest UPS Store and mail it by (one week from submission of trade)
7. Or you can ship to:
note to self: look up new address
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Trade-In Product Eligibility

Trade-in items must match the exact version displayed in the Amazon Trade-In Store, not be damaged, include original packaging (e.g. the manual, cover art, and case), and be postmarked no later than 7 days after submission. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and an Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account within 2 business days of item receipt and verification by the merchant. Items not accepted by the merchant will be returned to you approximately 14 days after receipt.
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GENERAL FAQ (Updated 06/07/2011)
Can I post a question on this thread?
  • Only if you can't find the answer from below. :lol: And please let me know if it needs to be added to FAQ.
Can I edit this FAQ? (updated 6/7/11)
  • You bet! Up top there is a section for notable TIVs - feel free to add anything in there (and if you can remember, clean up after yourself in a few days when the TIV has undoubtedly dropped). You can edit the FAQ too, please just make sure it's useful and well formatted! Thanks!
Since when did Amazon start doing trades?
  • The program began in 2009 and is handled by a third party merchant, NorAm International.
What kind of shipping does Amazon provide us?
  • Free UPS ground ---- USPS is no longer available for free. There is now also an option to provide your own shipping.
Do I have to provide my own box or envelope?
  • Yes.
Do all my games in the same trade-in submission have to be shipped in the same box? (updated 3/9/11)
  • Not necessarily - people have sent in multiple boxes for the same trade-in submission successfully. It's even possible to send half at one time and the other half at the end of the valid shipping period. However, it's probably best to always ship everything at once.
Can I put separate trades in to a single box? (updated 6/7/11)
  • Sure, and they'll likely be accepted just fine. However, it isn't recommended since you would only have proof that you sent one of the trades (whichever mailing label you used). So it can be pretty risky.
Can I send in sealed games?
  • Yes. They won't reject games that still have the original shrink wrap.
Can I add Delivery Confirmation and Insurance to my shipment?
  • UPS Ground already provides you with tracking information, and I imagine you could get some sort of insurance added at a UPS store or location if you were so inclined.
I don't trust UPS ground. Can I pay for postage myself? What's the address?
  • Yes. You're more than welcome to do so. The address is:
    NorAm International
    22 Hampshire Dr
    Hudson, NH 03051
    (This is also an option when submitting your trades)
When do I have to send my games once I have submitted my trade order?
  • You have 1 week (7 days) to send your games. There have been reports of submitting trades up to 15 - 20 days late, but that is definitely ymmv. Send on time for the best chance at success!
Crap, I have one day to go before my shipment deadline, but the website states that my deadline has already passed. How do I print out a shipping label and packing slip?
  • Load up any existing order (if you don't have any, check your browser's history or just submit a new one to use the link), and substitute the transaction ID for the trade-in order you need at the end of the URL.
How long does the whole trade-in process usually take?
  • From the time you send in your games, it may take up to 14 business days for the package to arrive. Most people usually receive their credit (Amazon GiftCard) in 3 to 5 business days, however.
How long does the "processing" status usually take? (Updated 6/8/11)
  • Usually a day or with little delay at all, but the longest reported days so far is 4.
My games were received on Friday (based on Delivery Confirmation), will I have to wait until Monday to receive credit?
  • People have received credit on a Saturday.
I do not have the manual, cover art, or original case for a game I want to trade in. Will they accept it? (updated 6/9/11)
  • While the details specifically state that original packaging is necessary, people have reported in the past that their trades were accepted despite missing some of these. This is extremely YMMV, however since some were also rejected by missing manual or cover art. On the other hand, older gen games; such as SNES, N64, and GB cartridges, normally get accepted without the original box and manual, but still YMMV.

    It should be noted that with the new condition requirements (see later in the FAQ), you may be able to send an item in missing some or all of the required items (manual / cover art / case) and still have it accepted in "Acceptable" condition.
I do not have the manual, accessories, original box, original included game, etc for a console or accessory I want to trade in. Will they accept it? (updated 3/9/11)
  • The current wisdom is "probably not" - it's pretty YMMV but NorAm seems stricter than they should be on this. Your chances seem to be better for them accepting a console or accessory without the box / manual / etc if it's older generation or rare. You're more than welcome to give it a shot though if you're feeling lucky - just pack it well and include as much as you can!
My game is really beat up, what are the chances they’ll accept it?
  • This is YMMV. Some people have reported in the past that they sent in games in bad shape that were still accepted. Your best bet is still to trade in games in mint condition. Minor scratches are expected as these are used games.
My game came with DLC codes and I used them. Will my game be accepted? (Updated 12/28/11)
  • It is expected that included DLC codes have already been redeemed, so you should be fine. It is a kindness however if you have no use for it to not redeem it and let the next lucky soul who buys it from awd or wherever have a crack at it. Up to you!
My cover art (PLATINUM HITS) differs from the pic on amazon, will my trade be accepted?
  • It all depends on the UPC so just turn your game around, type in the UPC into the amazon search box. If the game comes up, then it's accepted regardless of cover art. Click on that result to submit your trade.
I have a game from a limited edition bundle, will they accept it?
  • If the game’s cover art has a UPC barcode, they will most likely accept it. If your game's cover states "Not for Resale" and does not have a UPC barcode, the game will most likely get rejected. Some people have had their games accepted in the past, but this is very YMMV.
The UPC barcode is not intact on my game's cover art, will that be accepted? (updated 3/9/11)
  • This is YMMV, but probably not. The UPC is all powerful within the walls of NorAm.
I sent in my games, all of which were in pristine condition with the original packaging, but they said that one game is damaged and is now being returned.
  • Always pack your games well. Put a lot of newspaper around your games in the box to secure them and to prevent any damages from haphazard box cutting. People in the past have requested their entire trade-in order if it’s obvious the damage wasn’t their fault, and Amazon ended up accepting the rejected game. This is YMMV as well.
Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
  • Yes. Once you click “Trade in” for a particular game, you may change the quantities. Once you submit, you can no longer change quantities on that trade-in batch.
How many multiple copies of the same game can I trade-in (updated 1/11/11)?
  • Maximum of 2 copies within 3 a month period.
I locked in X copies of a game but I now only have Y available to send. Can I just send in Y without being penalized? (updated 3/9/11)
  • Yes, you can always just send in a portion of your trade-in order and they'll just credit you for whatever they receive. However, the quantities you submitted for will stay locked in that instance (I think) so if you, for example, submitted for 2 copies and only sent 1, you may not be able to trade any more copies of that game for 3 months (see previous question).
Will the Trade-in of the Day TIV stay for 24 hours?
  • It's been reported that there is a limit (maximum # of copies) that will get the promoted TIV so lock yours.
So if I find a good flip, I can just send 2 copies of that game and not worry about Amazon accusing me of stolen merchandise?
  • Technically yes, but do keep in mind that other CAGs might want to participate in the current deal, and trading in a large number of the same game will definitely lower the TIV of said game. Let’s be nice to other people. This is probably moot for most folks now with the per account / address trade-in limit.
Wow, these TIVs suck (updated 3/9/11)!
  • Really? Hrm. While that may be true, they're often better than other comparable places. Your options of what to do with your used games are greater now than they've ever been, so feel free to shop your trades around or just sell them off on glyde/gamestaq/ebay/whatever. Also, not a question.
What the fuck? The TIV of a game I just bought for this deal tanked! What do I do?
  • The TIVs on Amazon fluctuate depending on the number of trades that are submitted, and we really can’t do anything about it. The best course of action for trading in games is to lock in your trade if you already have the games or are absolutely sure that you can obtain them. You can always cancel the trade submission if you end up not finding the games.
    LOCK = SUBMIT YOUR TRADE, Don't just put it in the cart.
Can I edit a submitted trade?
  • Nope - once upon a time you could modify trade in quantities of submitted trades, but that ability has been removed.
Can I use my credit on items that are not video game-related?
  • Yes. This is the other perk for trading in games at Amazon since you're not limited to just video games.
Can I use my credit on items sold by third-party merchants on Amazon?
  • According to the fine print of the Amazon gift card use, some merchants are excluded. Your best bet is to try it on the checkout page of your order.
Strategy guides? I can trade in game/strategy guides? Whaaaaa?
  • Go to the Textbook Buyback section (http://www.amazon.com/Textbooks-Trad...ode=2205237011[/URL]). You can either search on the title of a strategy guide you have to see if they'll accept it, or search for guides. The two best search strings to start with are 'prima guides' and 'bradygames'. Might try 'doublejump' if you want to trade in some of those. (Thanks eugaet)
I locked in some hilariously overvalued trade for some weird rare game/accessory/etc that I can pick up for cheap cheap cheap. They didn't accept it. What should I do? (updated 3/9/11)
  • The truth is that NORAM can reject things for any reason they see fit. While some people have managed to get silly things like a $200 credit for some cheerleading game (or for a PS2 - just ask io!), it's sooooooo YMMV that often it's not worth the effort. EXPECT REJECTION ON THINGS THAT ARE CLEARLY MISVALUED. That said, as long as you're willing to risk it, go for it!
What's all this item condition nonsense? And how can I get screwed over by it? (updated 6/9/11)
  • We're still kinda sussing out the details surrounding the new item condition portion of Amazon Trade-Ins, but it looks like there's a couple things to consider:
    • Good Condition eligibility (games):
    • - The video game, original manufacturer packaging and all original elements are included, but shows wear from normal use
      - Game still plays perfectly
      - Disc may have light scratches and other elements may have minor damage
      - Item may have been personalized (marked or identified)
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      [*]Acceptable eligibility (games):
      - Game still plays perfectly
      - Item may have been personalized (marked or identified)
      - Item may be missing or have irreparable damage to one or all of the following: case, manual, artwork, bundled accessories, UPC
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      [*]Note that a game will almost certainly not be accepted if it meets any of these conditions:
      - Game does not play perfectly
      - Disc is cracked
      - Marked Not for Resale (or is otherwise marked not for sale)
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    Consoles/accessories have some slightly different criteria, but the idea is the same.
Did it seriously just ask me if I wanted my game / other item returned if they refuse to give me credit for it? (updated 6/9/11)
  • Yes, that just happened.

    Unless you're purposefully sending them things you deem to be trash, please remember to choose the option that has them return your item to you during the checkout phase.
Who is AFS? (updated 6/9/11)
  • Not sure yet, but that's the name on the trade-in shipping labels now instead of NORAM. May just be NORAM with a different name. This will be updated as we learn more.
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[quote name='JJSP']Sent in a couple games (MW3, Bioshock, Saw) and the Ben Hur blu set a few days ago. They arrived on the 28th, but I haven't had them accepted yet. Hurry up, Amazon![/QUOTE]

I know I am in the same boat, I'm expecting them today tho.. at worst Monday..
 
Still "pending verification" on my one item I sent in that they received on Dec 16. This is absurd now. I'm giving it one more day before I email them...again...
 
[quote name='HornyPony']Ugh a trade in of a game with out a manual will certainly be rejected right?[/QUOTE]
it will be downgraded to acceptable or returned if you selected to have it returned instead of downgrading.
 
[quote name='akir']it will be downgraded to acceptable or returned if you selected to have it returned instead of downgrading.[/QUOTE]If an item submitted as "Good" has either the manual or the case but not both, will it necessarily be downgraded to "Acceptable"?
 
[quote name='Vigilante']If an item submitted as "Good" has either the manual or the case but not both, will it necessarily be downgraded to "Acceptable"?[/QUOTE]

That's exactly what he said, so to reiterate. If you don't have "All original elements in slightly used" condition it will be downgraded if you chose to have it downgraded. If not they'll return it to you.
 
So Wait I sent in my new dragon box 4 for a trade in value of $556.50. If they do deny it will I get my item back opened? The trade in said I can choose the option to be new so they shouldn't open it right?
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']So Wait I sent in my new dragon box 4 for a trade in value of $556.50. If they do deny it will I get my item back opened? The trade in said I can choose the option to be new so they shouldn't open it right?[/QUOTE]

who knows. They might open it they might now. No body really knows when it comes to high value items with especially inflated tiv's.

They can deny a trade for any reason :roll:
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']So Wait I sent in my new dragon box 4 for a trade in value of $556.50. If they do deny it will I get my item back opened? The trade in said I can choose the option to be new so they shouldn't open it right?[/QUOTE]

For games, quite a few of my rejected games come back to be with shattered cases, since they don't package them well when they ship it back to me...I'm not sure about unopened items though. Just pray the guy who inspects your DVD isn't wolverine.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']who knows. They might open it they might now. No body really knows when it comes to high value items with especially inflated tiv's.

They can deny a trade for any reason :roll:[/QUOTE]


I don't mind if they deny it. I just don't want them to open it just because I can still sell it for a good price outside of Amazon. Geez... if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have sent it in.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']contacted amazon CS just said i was trying to buy it from one of the four different sellers and it wouldn't let me purchase through any of them.

Was told it was technical problem that should be fixed within a couple of hours.[/QUOTE]

Still not working for me. Oh well. I was going to order one just to keep (I would try to send it in first though ;) and pick the return option.

Edit: I also tried to order from anime nation, but they cancelled my order.
 
[quote name='akir']it will be downgraded to acceptable or returned if you selected to have it returned instead of downgrading.[/QUOTE]

Thank you
 
Just received the Winx GBA games from Gamestop to flip to Amazon and apparently they only sent me the cartridges ! :(
Is there anything I can do besides return it and take the loss. I actually paid $6 for faster shipping so I'd be out of that :| :(
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']So Wait I sent in my new dragon box 4 for a trade in value of $556.50. If they do deny it will I get my item back opened? The trade in said I can choose the option to be new so they shouldn't open it right?[/QUOTE]

I would gamble they open it and then "oddly enough" one of the plastic tabs inside that holds the dvd will be broken off causing a scratch on a disc. Without them opening it they can't verify that all the discs are in the box set and that you didnt reseal it after you took the dvds out. I hope they don't open it if their going to reject it for you but I know the two games I sent in sealed one time got rejected for being "scratched" and when I got them back the PS3 games both had straight scratches from the middle out that looked like someone hit them with box cutters "Accidentally". Amazon gave me credit for them but still I shouldn't have had to use my one time courtesy from amazon to fix Noram's scam.

On a side note my Thrillville was accepted today for $30. Wish I could have found a second one at gamestop
 
Ugh... another problem here guys. When I told my friend to drop of the package yesterday he dropped it off at a UPS Store even though the shipping label was a USPS label. He claimed that the UPS guys told him that they would still deliver it but I am just worried that there won't be any tracking. And my package was supposed to be shipped by December 31st. Even though I beat that deadline, Amazon won't know since there wasn't any tracking.
 
[quote name='mrright4you4now']I would gamble they open it and then "oddly enough" one of the plastic tabs inside that holds the dvd will be broken off causing a scratch on a disc. Without them opening it they can't verify that all the discs are in the box set and that you didnt reseal it after you took the dvds out. I hope they don't open it if their going to reject it for you but I know the two games I sent in sealed one time got rejected for being "scratched" and when I got them back the PS3 games both had straight scratches from the middle out that looked like someone hit them with box cutters "Accidentally". Amazon gave me credit for them but still I shouldn't have had to use my one time courtesy from amazon to fix Noram's scam.

On a side note my Thrillville was accepted today for $30. Wish I could have found a second one at gamestop[/QUOTE]

do you think they will give me credit of $500?
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']do you think they will give me credit of $500?[/QUOTE]

The odds are they won't but there's always a chance.
But can someone please answer my previous question ^_^ Thanks :D
 
[quote name='scarhawk']The odds are they won't but there's always a chance.
But can someone please answer my previous question ^_^ Thanks :D[/QUOTE]

First, I hate you. i'm pretty sure i was about to buy the game when suddenly the only copies they had are pulled from cart and they dont have any more.

Second, did you mark for them to keep the games or to return it?

If you marked keep they'll just downgrade you to acceptable. To which you'll still probably come out on top.


[quote name='SpartenOmega117']Ugh... another problem here guys. When I told my friend to drop of the package yesterday he dropped it off at a UPS Store even though the shipping label was a USPS label. He claimed that the UPS guys told him that they would still deliver it but I am just worried that there won't be any tracking. And my package was supposed to be shipped by December 31st. Even though I beat that deadline, Amazon won't know since there wasn't any tracking.[/QUOTE]
UPS does deliver the postal services packages, but they take longer. You'll be fine. They don't cancel trade ins until after 25 days.

[quote name='SpartenOmega117']do you think they will give me credit of $500?[/QUOTE]
You'll be lucky if they give you $447
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']First, I hate you. i'm pretty sure i was about to buy the game when suddenly the only copies they had are pulled from cart and they dont have any more.

Second, did you mark for them to keep the games or to return it?

If you marked keep they'll just downgrade you to acceptable. To which you'll still probably come out on top.



UPS does deliver the postal services packages, but they take longer. You'll be fine. They don't cancel trade ins until after 25 days.


You'll be lucky if they give you $447[/QUOTE]

I just don't want NORAM to use the wrong carrier as an excuse to not give me credit. And if they are not going to give me the credit, I definitely don't want them to sabotage the dragon box because it is still a pretty valuable item outside of Amazon.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']First, I hate you. i'm pretty sure i was about to buy the game when suddenly the only copies they had are pulled from cart and they dont have any more.

Second, did you mark for them to keep the games or to return it?

If you marked keep they'll just downgrade you to acceptable. To which you'll still probably come out on top.

[/QUOTE]

:lol:
Sorry man! Didn't mean to screw over a fellow CAG :(
Yeah I marked it for them to downgrade so yeah I should still come out ahead if they even do take it in as acceptable considering one has "Edwards" plastered in sharpie on the cart art lol. You think I should take off the Gamestop barcode on the back of the game because NorAm might scan it and have it not show up in their system...
Sorry for the questions. Never sent incomplete copies in before. I'm guessing I just toss them both into a bubble mailer.
 
hmmmmm trade in values have slightly increased, lol smh if Saints row goes more and more up, traded it in for $21 , now its $23

has anyone successfully traded their super mario 3D land they got from the 3DS bundle? i know it says "not for resale" but it has a upc code on it as well.
 
[quote name='scarhawk']:lol:
Sorry man! Didn't mean to screw over a fellow CAG :(
Yeah I marked it for them to downgrade so yeah I should still come out ahead if they even do take it in as acceptable considering one has "Edwards" plastered in sharpie on the cart art lol. You think I should take off the Gamestop barcode on the back of the game because NorAm might scan it and have it not show up in their system...
Sorry for the questions. Never sent incomplete copies in before. I'm guessing I just toss them both into a bubble mailer.[/QUOTE]

Hey i was buying them to flip anyway so ho[pe it goes well for you :lol:

[quote name='SKEETER']Just curious, what's the longest time past expiration that anyone has mailed out a trade-in and had them accepted?[/QUOTE]

it's 25 days from the day the trade was first submitted.

I've had it accepted at 25 days exactly.


[quote name='theking20']hmmmmm trade in values have slightly increased, lol smh if Saints row goes more and more up, traded it in for $21 , now its $23

has anyone successfully traded their super mario 3D land they got from the 3DS bundle? i know it says "not for resale" but it has a upc code on it as well.[/QUOTE]
Saints Row the third was $33.75 for a day or so.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Hey i was buying them to flip anyway so ho[pe it goes well for you :lol:

[/QUOTE]
haha thanks :p Would you remove that barcode on the back of the cart though? I don't think it's related to the actual game barcode. I just don't want to get denied.
 
[quote name='scarhawk']haha thanks :p Would you remove that barcode on the back of the cart though? I don't think it's related to the actual game barcode. I just don't want to get denied.[/QUOTE]

GBA games don't come with barcodes on the actual cart so I think it's OK to remove the GameStop sticker.
 
Has anyone tried to trade-in anything today? I'm getting an error when it gets to the print shipping/packing list screen. I just shipped some items earlier this week with no problems and I haven't changed anything on my system.
 
[quote name='theking20']

has anyone successfully traded their super mario 3D land they got from the 3DS bundle? i know it says "not for resale" but it has a upc code on it as well.[/QUOTE]

If you look on amazon's FAQ it will tell you that they will not take games with cases saying "not for resale".
 
well now i'm worried , two games got there thursday and no credit yet 0_o

and those games are mint, hmmmm

i guess with the holiday weekend they were busy
 
Wierd ...alot of games are no being taken for trade today. Hopefully it's just temporary and not a SPUN.com-like inventory limiting system.
 
[quote name='Toss']Wierd ...alot of games are no being taken for trade today. Hopefully it's just temporary and not a SPUN.com-like inventory limiting system.[/QUOTE]


What problems are you having with trade ins? I was having trouble printing ups labels on sunday but it cleared up. What is a spun.com-like inventory system?
 
Does anybody have any experience with large trade-ins they could share with me. I am thinking about liquidating my PS3 collection and don't feel like selling each one on craigslist. I don't have anything particularly special so I expect to be not worth a ton anyway. The issue is that it is probably like 40 or 50 games. Break it up or ship it all? Would love some advice.

EDIT: Oh wow, some of these trade-in prices are pretty reasonable.
 
[quote name='casperinian']Does anybody have any experience with large trade-ins they could share with me. I am thinking about liquidating my PS3 collection and don't feel like selling each one on craigslist. I don't have anything particularly special so I expect to be not worth a ton anyway. The issue is that it is probably like 40 or 50 games. Break it up or ship it all? Would love some advice.[/QUOTE]

I would split them up as much as possible, if anything because that would make it easier to monitor tivs for a few days after you lock to see if tivs went up and cancel/resubmit if you could get a little more for your trade. I don't think there's any intrinsic risk in packing them all together though if that's what you prefer. You may want to take a couple pictures beforehand though just in case.
 
[quote name='casperinian']Does anybody have any experience with large trade-ins they could share with me. I am thinking about liquidating my PS3 collection and don't feel like selling each one on craigslist. I don't have anything particularly special so I expect to be not worth a ton anyway. The issue is that it is probably like 40 or 50 games. Break it up or ship it all? Would love some advice.[/QUOTE]

Or you can just sell them to me, pretty please :D

Another option is just to trade them to Best Buy, since they offer 50% bonus this week and then you can use the gift card to purchase amazon kindle cards. I imagine Best Buy should give more for your games than amazon especially if the games are on the lower end.
 
[quote name='handsomepete']I would split them up as much as possible, if anything because that would make it easier to monitor tivs for a few days after you lock to see if tivs went up and cancel/resubmit if you could get a little more for your trade. I don't think there's any intrinsic risk in packing them all together though if that's what you prefer. You may want to take a couple pictures beforehand though just in case.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the thought of the box getting lost is not a scenario I would handle very well. I guess between 5-10 shipments would be ideal if I want to combat losing everything in one swoop and making sure the TIV doesn't fluctuate. I don't see the TIV being an issue though because I stopped purchasing games like 7 months ago.
 
[quote name='casperinian']Does anybody have any experience with large trade-ins they could share with me. I am thinking about liquidating my PS3 collection and don't feel like selling each one on craigslist. I don't have anything particularly special so I expect to be not worth a ton anyway. The issue is that it is probably like 40 or 50 games. Break it up or ship it all? Would love some advice.

EDIT: Oh wow, some of these trade-in prices are pretty reasonable.[/QUOTE]

liquidation = money

You are basically just turning in your goods for more goods....which is called Trade In
 
[quote name='backseatdog']Or you can just sell them to me, pretty please :D

Another option is just to trade them to Best Buy, since they offer 50% bonus this week and then you can use the gift card to purchase amazon kindle cards. I imagine Best Buy should give more for your games than amazon especially if the games are on the lower end.[/QUOTE]

I've never traded in to Best Buy. They would offer me 50% bonus for the whole lot? I guess my next step would be to catalogue what I have and compare best buy and amazon. If you lived in NH we could probably work something out but I doubt there is a ton of people from here on the website(I can think of one other specifically although we have never talked or traded).
 
[quote name='casperinian']I've never traded in to Best Buy. They would offer me 50% bonus for the whole lot? I guess my next step would be to catalogue what I have and compare best buy and amazon. If you lived in NH we could probably work something out but I doubt there is a ton of people from here on the website(I can think of one other specifically although we have never talked or traded).[/QUOTE]

Here is the link to the BB trade in thread.. the 50% bonus is upto 1/7 only. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312640

Generally BB has lower trade-in values than Amazon, but recently values has gone down even more. I would suggest, if you are trading to Amazon, to limit it to 4-5 games per transaction.
 
Why not just total up every game you have from what Amazon is offering and list it on CL or some bulletin board for the same amount in CASH... and let who ever else buy it do what they please with it...
 
[quote name='casperinian']Does anybody have any experience with large trade-ins they could share with me. I am thinking about liquidating my PS3 collection and don't feel like selling each one on craigslist. I don't have anything particularly special so I expect to be not worth a ton anyway. The issue is that it is probably like 40 or 50 games. Break it up or ship it all? Would love some advice.

EDIT: Oh wow, some of these trade-in prices are pretty reasonable.[/QUOTE]

I listed a bundle of about 25 DS games on eBay and got roughly $250. This is with a lot of garbage like Brain Age, Star Fox Command, Final Fantasy III, and Meteos which has the Nintendo brand name but barely nets $1 from Amazon and GameStop. Amazon would have given me $20 since a lot of games like Brain Age was trading in for only 25 cents.

I would do two 25 game lots with a 7 day listing to give maximum exposure and list it as a $0.99 auction. I had about 30 watchers on the last few days and shipping only cost me $11 because I could fit all of the games in one USPS Flat Rate Box.
 
My initial list is 66 games, Amazon averaged at 6.13 a game and Best Buy averaged 4.06 a game. If Best Buy's in store promotion gave me 50% bonus to my entire trade in then it might be worth it not to ship. The language on the website seems vague as it mentions game in the singular form. I still have some other games to make decisions on and some that I just don't see on my shelf but know are around here somewhere. Halo, I don't think anyone here will buy a big lot of games for 400 dollars. Craiglist would be ideal if I had infinite patience or time to deal with nickel and diming it out. Kendro, I have never sold on ebay so I would be a little wary of my ability to make a decent auction post and not have any issues with the buyer. I really appreciate everyone's feedback and hope will a little more research to have my decision.
 
just do best buy, its an additional %50 for the total trade-in. And you also dont have to worry about amazon rejecting an item, as bestbuy takes in items, even if theyre not complete. Also, you should sign up for best buys unlocked program which is $15, but nets you an extra 10%. So an extra $12 for you, plus a year of coupons and magazines.
 
[quote name='edson13']just do best buy, its an additional %50 for the total trade-in. And you also dont have to worry about amazon rejecting an item, as bestbuy takes in items, even if theyre not complete. Also, you should sign up for best buys unlocked program which is $15, but nets you an extra 10%. So an extra $12 for you, plus a year of coupons and magazines.[/QUOTE]

to also add to this,

At $4 a game and 66 games = $264 before bonuses + 50% = $396

If you get the unlocked membership +10% $422 - $15 = $407

At least this way there aren't any fees, and you get the $400 you wanted.

Since i rounded down you'll definitely receive more than what i posted here.
 
Same, I'd make an Excel sheet and see what the values are at each site to maximize your value.

Some trade values tanked overnight, like Rayman is down to $9.45 (from $29).
 
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