Official Goozex Thread - Goozex is Hiring!

I think Goozex could fix this issue by having another free trade period (not platform specific). When they had it for college students, I received 18 games (which is a lot for me) and I traded 7 (4 of which were 800+ points). You'll have people requesting a lot of games because they won't use up their tokens and they'll have to trade games if they want to get more points again (assuming the points aren't on sale anymore). That's at least my theory.
 
Hoping for a back-to-school free trade period, although it probably won't help me because I'm not even close to that demographic. I'm in the 35-40 year-old father of a 2-year-old category.:D

Just out of curiosity, how did you prove to Goozex that you were/are a college student during that promotion?
 
You had to use your .edu email address. So if you were new, you registered with that. If you were already a member, you just changed your email.
 
Leaving Goozex behind because of doom and gloom speculation is stupid. For the last two years I've been on the site, they have had 2 - 3 points sales per year. While the sales are going on trades usually slow down, once they end trades pick up again. The Goozex system works fine and it isn't going to be shut down any time soon.

I'm almost to my 500th game from Goozex. That's nearly 250 games per year. There's certainly no lack of titles being traded here.
 
There's no gloom and doom about it -- selling points RUINS THE BUSINESS MODEL. You can argue the point all you want, but Goozex was built on -trading- for points. By my count, they've had at least two point sales this year, and it's only July.. And with the "Buy Now" button encouraging people to buy points instead of trade, the system will collapse on itself.

It's not "doom and gloom," it's smart people getting out before they get buttfucked for 16,000 points or something nasty like that.
 
Was pretty satisfied with Goozex, but really starting to reconsider having a grip of points after reading this thread over a few times.

Shot up to 14-15K during PS3 free trades month, but down to 7K and looking for ways to use up my points now.

Might start activating multi-platform games for the PS3 that I already have for the 360 like War for Cybertron.
 
Yeah, I'm not getting out because I think they're going to close down. I'm leaving because there are hardly ever games available. Like Jay said, them selling points totally ruins the site because it completely stops people from wanting to trade. Why trade a $60 game for 1000 points when you can buy 1000 points for $25?
 
[quote name='SEH']Yeah, I'm not getting out because I think they're going to close down. I'm leaving because there are hardly ever games available. Like Jay said, them selling points totally ruins the site because it completely stops people from wanting to trade. Why trade a $60 game for 1000 points when you can buy 1000 points for $25?[/QUOTE]
  • Because the sales don't happen as everyone seems to think they do.
  • Because maybe the whole reason you joined Goozex - or any game trading site - is because you didn't want to pay cash for your games.
  • Because it's still a better trade-in value than you'd get at GameStop, Glyde, or Amazon.

There's no gloom and doom about it -- selling points RUINS THE BUSINESS MODEL. You can argue the point all you want, but Goozex was built on -trading- for points. By my count, they've had at least two point sales this year, and it's only July.. And with the "Buy Now" button encouraging people to buy points instead of trade, the system will collapse on itself.
Click to expand...
If you buy points to use "Buy It Now", you are a complete idiot. A new releases with an MSRP of $60 will cost you 2400 points, which will cost $120 if you purchase the points outright. Even if you buy the points when they're 50% off, you may as well take that money and get the game direct from Amazon than go through Goozex.
 
Good logic there: "If you do it, you're an idiot."

There must be a lot of idiots on Goozex, because they continue to push that very idea.
 
[quote name='Renaissance 2K']
  • Because the sales don't happen as everyone seems to think they do.
  • Because maybe the whole reason you joined Goozex - or any game trading site - is because you didn't want to pay cash for your games.
  • Because it's still a better trade-in value than you'd get at GameStop, Glyde, or Amazon.
[/quote]

Who cares how often the point 'sales' happen? Many people just bought a grip of points that they will use over the course of then ext few months taking away potential games/movies from me who actually offers stuff up for trade.

And why not just buy 1000 points for $25 instead of trading in a game? I could easily get $30-$45 at Game Stop for that game instead. They are devaluing their own point system to the point where people with games/movies are not getting enough product in to keep offering up their own stuff for trade. I'm not going to send out a ton of my stuff for points that I can't spend on anything.

If you buy points to use "Buy It Now", you are a complete idiot. A new releases with an MSRP of $60 will cost you 2400 points, which will cost $120 if you purchase the points outright. Even if you buy the points when they're 50% off, you may as well take that money and get the game direct from Amazon than go through Goozex.
Click to expand...

I hope no one here is actually doing that. The games that Goozex actually sells via points is a rip off and I doubt that many people do it (unless they have a lot of points because they flipped cheap product).
 
[quote name='Doomstink']Leaving Goozex behind because of doom and gloom speculation is stupid. For the last two years I've been on the site, they have had 2 - 3 points sales per year. While the sales are going on trades usually slow down, once they end trades pick up again. The Goozex system works fine and it isn't going to be shut down any time soon.

I'm almost to my 500th game from Goozex. That's nearly 250 games per year. There's certainly no lack of titles being traded here.[/QUOTE]

You might be happy to have 400 crappy games (I can't imagine all of them are good), I'm not. I only get games/movies I plan on playing/watching. I have no interest in several year old 360/DS/Wii games. Don't see who anyone could get a game a day (250 games per year with no mail on Sunday breaks down to almost a game every day - or atleast 5 days a week).
 
[quote name='Renaissance 2K']
  • Because the sales don't happen as everyone seems to think they do.
  • Because maybe the whole reason you joined Goozex - or any game trading site - is because you didn't want to pay cash for your games.
  • Because it's still a better trade-in value than you'd get at GameStop, Glyde, or Amazon.
[/QUOTE] - Their point sales go on two to three times a year which is to many.

- I joined Goozex because they offered good trade in values but also actually had games I wanted, because at the time, they weren't having multiple point sales a year, so people had to trade to get what they wanted.

- Who cares at this point if it's a better trade in value? I'd rather get $30 at Gamestop and be able to turn around and use it on something I actually want than get 1000 points from Goozex that I have to sit on for months and months becuase nobody offers any games, or spend it on old sports titles since that seems to be all that's offered the majority of the time.
 
[quote name='jaysapathy']Good logic there: "If you do it, you're an idiot."

There must be a lot of idiots on Goozex, because they continue to push that very idea.[/QUOTE]

The Goozex Exchange itself isn't a bad idea. Buying points to participate in the Goozex Exchange is moronic, though.

It's the equivalent of buying yourself a $50 Target gift card and then proceeding to go shopping with it in the same visit... except that $50 Target gift card cost you $100.

I guess it's a little more reasonable during a points sale, but it's still pointless.
 
[quote name='jaysapathy']There's no gloom and doom about it -- selling points RUINS THE BUSINESS MODEL. You can argue the point all you want, but Goozex was built on -trading- for points. By my count, they've had at least two point sales this year, and it's only July.. And with the "Buy Now" button encouraging people to buy points instead of trade, the system will collapse on itself.

It's not "doom and gloom," it's smart people getting out before they get buttfucked for 16,000 points or something nasty like that.[/QUOTE]

I think this is the only site where people are complaining about goozex. Trading is doing very well actually. You guys complain but never give any examples of how the site is suffering. You must have games you want that you can't get but were available before right? Any examples?

Also expectations are too high, have some patience. I've been a member for about 4 years and have only received 90 games/movies and I love the site. You guys have a much higher percentage per year but have one or two slow months so you think it's goozex that's the problem. It's like saying "Wal-mart is doing poorly because there's nothing I want there". If there were a problem you'd think at least one of the thousands of members would post in the goozex forum about it.

Another thing; instead of coming here to complain, have you ever thought to maybe contact goozex about these concerns? They constantly update the system and it's all from user comments and stuff to improve the service to members.
 
Contacting goozex won't do one bit of good, at all. You think they're going to listen when people say to stop selling points for cash because it ruins the site? I don't think so. I don't see how anyone can not notice how the site is going down the toilet. The site works, yes, but the Fed Reserve took almost 70 years to totally ruin the US dollar, things don't happen overnight.

Keep using Goozex until it goes under, but I hope you don't keep a points stockpile because that'd be crazy.
 
[quote name='toldawg128']I think this is the only site where people are complaining about goozex. Trading is doing very well actually. You guys complain but never give any examples of how the site is suffering. You must have games you want that you can't get but were available before right? Any examples?[/QUOTE]

About a year ago, I was able to get plenty of good PS3 titles in a short period of time. Yes, there were lines, but in about a month, you'd be able to get to the front and get a copy of whatever game you want.

Now, you have to wait in line for months and months to get a game because people arent willing to trade games since they can just buy points.

I dont have specific examples, but if you cant see that trading newer games takes MUCH longer than it did before, you must be blind.
 
Hoarders are harming it, like everything else. If you don't put anything out, don't expect anything in return. Simple. I agree that points sales in general are a bad idea. They need to pick a side of the fence and stick with it. Either have your users earn points by trading, or sell them. Don't do both, because it doesn't work with both. I'm noticing that the wait times on games even 3 years old is starting to become a hassle. It's 200 points on Goozex, but if I wait for it to go on sale, I can get it used for $12.99. To me, that's a better bargain, because I can beat the game in the time it'd take me to get it on Goozex.

When I signed up two years ago, it wasn't like this. I don't mind change, but goddamn, this is definately for the worse.
 
I think it would help if they balance it by giving more incentive for people to trade their stuff. 50 points is nice but it doesnt make a huge difference.
 
Just in the last month, I've received...

Green Day Rock Band
Alpha Protocol
Hot Shots Tennis
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker


How are you guys having so much trouble ;)
 
[quote name='Denzalo']Just in the last month, I've received...

Green Day Rock Band
Alpha Protocol
Hot Shots Tennis
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker


How are you guys having so much trouble ;)[/QUOTE]

If you hop on right when games are added, yeah, you'll get a good spot in-line. What I'm saying is, around a year ago, even when I didn't add a game to my queue right when it went up and wound up toward the back of the line, I still got games relatively quick.

Now, if you don't add a new game right when it's added to the site, you can forget about getting it from Goozex for the next six+ months.
 
[quote name='Denzalo']Just in the last month, I've received...

Green Day Rock Band
Alpha Protocol
Hot Shots Tennis
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker


How are you guys having so much trouble ;)[/QUOTE]

MGS is 20 bucks at K-Mart so that is why there has been a lot of trades lately on that game.
 
[quote name='toldawg128']I think this is the only site where people are complaining about goozex. Trading is doing very well actually. You guys complain but never give any examples of how the site is suffering. You must have games you want that you can't get but were available before right? Any examples?

Also expectations are too high, have some patience. I've been a member for about 4 years and have only received 90 games/movies and I love the site. You guys have a much higher percentage per year but have one or two slow months so you think it's goozex that's the problem. It's like saying "Wal-mart is doing poorly because there's nothing I want there". If there were a problem you'd think at least one of the thousands of members would post in the goozex forum about it.

Another thing; instead of coming here to complain, have you ever thought to maybe contact goozex about these concerns? They constantly update the system and it's all from user comments and stuff to improve the service to members.[/QUOTE]
I've seen complaints for on other sites. A lot of it is pretty valid. They shouldn't be selling points at all. It does cause inflation, and not even just that. But it also gives a number value to what points "Should cost". Instead of simply just being a supply and demand curve, it's now...every 100 points is 5 dollars. It gives it a perceived value not solely from games.

But I also think a lot of the complaints are bias. That bias comes from the person lacking patience and needing instant gratification. Me? I honestly don't mind waiting months for many titles. In the end, It will always be the cheapest option for me, but a lot want to play it now while all the hype is going on. While CAG is all about that instant gratification. Normally it is as soon as possible, as cheap as possible. With much heavy over-indulging on titles...they may not even care about, but there is a sale.

Someone hit my feelings better(Nicer lol). I see no reason to stop using it. It fits me like a pair of skinny jeans, but I'm not going to stock pile points or anything.
 
I have to agree, waiting is not bad.. But I prefer to have *some* action on Goozex. If I have a queue of 100+ games, I want at least SOMETHING to be happening, either one going out or one going in. When I still had everything listed, it came to quite a standstill, mostly because it was free PS3 trade month. I don't know.. Selling points just kind of negates everything, and is rather irritating. People are going to start telling their friends to sign up on the site to buy points because it's cheaper than anywhere else. Meh. :/
 
I have two movies coming my way (a BD and a DVD). Both from the same person who has sent me numerous other titles. I think he is the only person actively putting movies up.
 
[quote name='Shinoto']I've seen complaints for on other sites. A lot of it is pretty valid. They shouldn't be selling points at all. It does cause inflation, and not even just that. But it also gives a number value to what points "Should cost". Instead of simply just being a supply and demand curve, it's now...every 100 points is 5 dollars. It gives it a perceived value not solely from games.

But I also think a lot of the complaints are bias. That bias comes from the person lacking patience and needing instant gratification. Me? I honestly don't mind waiting months for many titles. In the end, It will always be the cheapest option for me, but a lot want to play it now while all the hype is going on. While CAG is all about that instant gratification. Normally it is as soon as possible, as cheap as possible. With much heavy over-indulging on titles...they may not even care about, but there is a sale.

Someone hit my feelings better(Nicer lol). I see no reason to stop using it. It fits me like a pair of skinny jeans, but I'm not going to stock pile points or anything.[/QUOTE]

Like other mentioned if you are waiting months for new release their price is going to drop a lot by the time you get it. If you want popular retro games you will be waiting for years.
 
im mostly picking up crap just to spend pts

last 3 games

World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008
 
[quote name='slidecage']im mostly picking up crap just to spend pts

last 3 games

World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008[/QUOTE]

At least get some games you could re-sell.:D Or maybe these are valuable on the secondary?
 
[quote name='slidecage']im mostly picking up crap just to spend pts

last 3 games

World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008[/QUOTE]

Not a bad idea. I have 2200 points left now. Goozex will likely see a lot of members just stop altogether once product dries up.
 
thinking of dumping my

Puzzle quest 2 for 700 pts since cant sell it here or even on ebay (only been offered 12 on ebay)

Can grab

megaman star force 3 Disc only 300 pts
and maybe another 2 200 pt games

3 games for puzzle quest 2 after ebay fees paypal fees ect been lucky to get 15 out of it so it be like 5 each game
 
GameStop just had a killer BOGO sale. I spent my money there rather on Goozex trade tokens.. I feel like I came out pretty well, personally. I want to see Goozex succeed, sure, but selling out isn't the way.
 
This is the problem I have been having with Goozex - I request a game (Army of Two 40th Day for example) when it is brand new and 1000 points ($50). Since the demand for it is so high being a new game, it will stay at 1000 points for a few months while the real price of it is going down. So now I have to wait even longer for the points to match up to its dollar value. It is right now at 650 points ($33), but I can get it used for $20. By the time the points drop to 400, the dollar value will probably be around $15, so then I will have to wait for the points to drop to 300...

A major problem is that points only fluctuate by 50 once a week. So if it sees a small spike in requests, it will go up 50 points, causing me to have to wait an additional week for its points to be something reasonable.

However, the one thing I cannot stand is going into the forums, saying that 1000 points = $50, and then having everyone on the site telling me that I am wrong because Goozex points have no monetary value. Then why the fuck do you sell them for money? That gives them monetary value! Jesus, people!
 
I know how you feel. Points do have monetary value, they're just not worth as much real money when the points go on sale.

I don't mind waiting on a few games, since I'm not spending any more money to buy them at retail (even if they do go on sale/clearance).
 
[quote name='Porksta']A major problem is that points only fluctuate by 50 once a week. So if it sees a small spike in requests, it will go up 50 points, causing me to have to wait an additional week for its points to be something reasonable.[/QUOTE]
Certain games have been going up or down by 100 points at the time. This is definitely a ninja change, and it probably still isn't fast enough for the situation you're requiring, but I'm tossing this out there.
 
I don't think I've ever seen a game change by 100 points. If they did, I'd be trading/buying more games. I suppose it's possible, though.
 
[quote name='Porksta']However, the one thing I cannot stand is going into the forums, saying that 1000 points = $50, and then having everyone on the site telling me that I am wrong because Goozex points have no monetary value. Then why the fuck do you sell them for money? That gives them monetary value! Jesus, people![/QUOTE]

Oh God this.
 
So i sent a user negative feedback for a game not received (Crackdown) on Wednesday, he accepted that feedback. I tried to contact him multiple times within the 21 day period and he never responded. I read that he accepted that feedback through my email.

I went on vacation, come back today, and read that he sent me a message on Thursday saying he had a death in the family and will send it on Monday (7/19). I've already been refunded my points and token. I sent him a message right now saying do not put the game in the mail, I no longer want it.


If he already sent it, what should I do? He shouldn't have accepted that negative feedback because now he's not going to get points.
 
[quote name='Flyersfan']So i sent a user negative feedback for a game not received (Crackdown) on Wednesday, he accepted that feedback. I tried to contact him multiple times within the 21 day period and he never responded. I read that he accepted that feedback through my email.

I went on vacation, come back today, and read that he sent me a message on Thursday saying he had a death in the family and will send it on Monday (7/19). I've already been refunded my points and token. I sent him a message right now saying do not put the game in the mail, I no longer want it.


If he already sent it, what should I do? He shouldn't have accepted that negative feedback because now he's not going to get points.[/QUOTE]

just mark it return to sender
 
Yeah, while he shouldn't send it/shouldn't have sent it, it'd be kind of douchey to keep the game. Just mark it RTS and leave it at that.
 
[quote name='Flyersfan']So i sent a user negative feedback for a game not received (Crackdown) on Wednesday, he accepted that feedback. I tried to contact him multiple times within the 21 day period and he never responded. I read that he accepted that feedback through my email.

I went on vacation, come back today, and read that he sent me a message on Thursday saying he had a death in the family and will send it on Monday (7/19). I've already been refunded my points and token. I sent him a message right now saying do not put the game in the mail, I no longer want it.


If he already sent it, what should I do? He shouldn't have accepted that negative feedback because now he's not going to get points.[/QUOTE]

You could always offer to Paypal him some cash if he sends the game, and you decide to keep it. But you'd probably have to contact Goozex about the negative feedback. Just a thought.:D
 
Alright, thanks guys.


Though it's kind of funny that since he has his goozex account linked to his facebook account, I can see all his status updates and such. Not that I'm accusing him of not having a death in the family, but he had a ton of time to play games since he has his fb linked with something called raptr. Also updates on when he woke up, went to work, and went to bed. I don't see how he couldn't put a game in the mailbox with that time.
 
Somebody explain to me why Lufia 2 goes for 50 points less than Super Mario All-stars.

All I can think is that the reason why quantities are limited for certain games is that their point valuation scale is screwed up. They've got cartridges from 15+ years ago mixed in with current generation games that go on clearance. It would be better if NES carts could only be traded for other NES carts, making the points specific to single categories...
 
What is the lowest point value you guys have seen for Gears of War 2. I just added to my queue and it is 350pts and pretty much available. I'm in no hurry to get it and if I can save 50 pts here or there, I certainly will. Thanks!
 
350 is the lowest I've seen it. It was 400 for a while. Still waiting for it to drop to 300 or lower before I request it. ^_^
 
[quote name='Indigo_Streetlight']Somebody explain to me why Lufia 2 goes for 50 points less than Super Mario All-stars.

All I can think is that the reason why quantities are limited for certain games is that their point valuation scale is screwed up. They've got cartridges from 15+ years ago mixed in with current generation games that go on clearance. It would be better if NES carts could only be traded for other NES carts, making the points specific to single categories...[/QUOTE]
For the love of God, no. That would be a nightmare.
 
Wow. My account was deemed inactive and all of my offers were put on hold because I hadn't logged in for a while, which is because I haven't had any bites on my offers in a while. Since they would notify me of requests via email, there's no reason for me to login until I have a bite.
 
What the hell is up with all the disc only shit lately? Like 95% of PS3 games that've been recently added are disc only. Most of them aren't even part of a special edition or bundle, just a regular game that people apparently lost the case and manual to (not even sure how that happens).
 
[quote name='SEH']What the hell is up with all the disc only shit lately? Like 95% of PS3 games that've been recently added are disc only. Most of them aren't even part of a special edition or bundle, just a regular game that people apparently lost the case and manual to (not even sure how that happens).[/QUOTE]

Could be from Blockbuster. My local one just recently put out a bunch of disc only 360 and ps3 games for $9.99.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
bread's done
Back
Top