The 2024 Gamestop Thread

[Davem]

Yoinked from the 2022/2023 thread!

GS FAQ

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals. Please check the homepage and deal link for the current deals.

I can't find a trade in value for an item?
It might not be tradable or calling a store to find the value may be the only option.

How many copies of a game can I trade in?
You are allowed to trade in 4 copies of the same game (same system) within a rolling 30 day period.

Are there trade limits?
Yes, $500 cash minus some electronic trade ins and or $2000 trade credit in a rolling 30 day period.

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals in a period.


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Can I use the $5 monthly coupon on gift cards?

Yes you can in store but not online please note not all gift cards will apply to this rule.

I have a $XX.xx pre-owned reward certificate, and I want to use it on a B2G1 transaction. Should I?
It depends. If the three games are equal value, do not use your certificate. The value of the certificate would be applied to the free game, which would not benefit you. If one game is more expensive, you can use the certificate to make it the same value as the other two games ($5 reward certificate applied to transaction with two $10 games and one $15 game would make all three games $10).


TERMINOLOGY AND LINGO:
ASL/SL: Assistant Store Leader, Store Leader; manager positions at GS.
B2G1: Buy two, get one free.
GS: GameStop
JD: Junior detective, an employee who is out to get someone
LP: Loss Prevention; this is the department that actually bans accounts after being flagged.
TC/TiC: Trade credit.
TIV/TV: Trade in value, or what a game currently trades for. When posting a TV for a game, always use the base value.

 

[Twilightsparkle]

I was just teasing about the tariff thing.

First time there in Japan? I spent a few weeks there last year traveling throughout the country. Had an amazing time and wanted to go back ASAP. If only I had more time to go! What's your itinerary there?

I went 3 times back in my 20’s. It’s been 20+ years and the first trip for my kids & husband.

We just started up on our 3rd week here. We spent 2 nights in Hiroshima, 1 in Okayama, 3 in Osaka, 5 in Kyoto, 5 in Tokyo- Shibuya (the 5th night is tonight). Tomorrow we go to Matsumoto for a night and then finish up with 5 nights back in Tokyo, but Ginza. We’ve been doing days trips from Kyoto & Tokyo as well.

We’re relaxing in the hotel after doing the Toyosu tuna auction this morning (Won the lottery to be in the close area). And we’re going to Shinjuku to a dessert buffet in the afternoon.

 

[whitereflection]

Nah, bought at BIC Camera tax free - freaking Nintendo stores don’t do tax free shopping here.

And even though we bought a lot, US still has $800 minimis - with 4 of us, that’s $3200!
Although we did spend $550 of clothes & shoes for the teens.

What's a minimi? A Google search turned up a machine gun. I doubt that's what you were referring to.

 

[TheLegendofTyler]

What's a minimi? A Google search turned up a machine gun. I doubt that's what you were referring to.

The de minimis tax exemption allows low-value goods to be imported into a country without being subject to duties or taxes. In the United States, this exemption is for total values at or under $800 per person

 

[Romeo]

I went 3 times back in my 20’s. It’s been 20+ years and the first trip for my kids & husband.

We just started up on our 3rd week here. We spent 2 nights in Hiroshima, 1 in Okayama, 3 in Osaka, 5 in Kyoto, 5 in Tokyo- Shibuya (the 5th night is tonight). Tomorrow we go to Matsumoto for a night and then finish up with 5 nights back in Tokyo, but Ginza. We’ve been doing days trips from Kyoto & Tokyo as well.

We’re relaxing in the hotel after doing the Toyosu tuna auction this morning (Won the lottery to be in the close area). And we’re going to Shinjuku to a dessert buffet in the afternoon.

That is awesome! I did a similar trip, Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Himeji, back to Tokyo.

I thought a decent amount of stuff and a second suitcase from Donki the last night there. One semi regret is missing some classics from super potato. I’m not a fan of buying used yet when it comes to old PlayStation and neogeo stuff, you don’t really have a choice.

So far; what’s your favorite or most memorable thing?

 

[shadowysea07]

That makes me think of old TV shows where they limited just the number of items they could bring back at times. Though tv logic so no idea if those were even real rules 60 years ago.

 

[Twilightsparkle]

That is awesome! I did a similar trip, Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Himeji, back to Tokyo.

I thought a decent amount of stuff and a second suitcase from Donki the last night there. One semi regret is missing some classics from super potato. I’m not a fan of buying used yet when it comes to old PlayStation and neogeo stuff, you don’t really have a choice.

So far; what’s your favorite or most memorable thing?

Feels like Donki is more expensive than other places. We did bring a spare duffel bag, but I think if we need another suitcase I’d buy at BIC Camera.

The view from the Sea Candle on Enoshima was amazing so that is one of the top things. Hikone Castle was also great but the ladders (I refuse to call those steep things stairs) were absolutely grueling. Basically Hikone saw the stairs at Himeji and said hold my beer. We did have omi beef for lunch after at a very traditional place.

That makes me think of old TV shows where they limited just the number of items they could bring back at times. Though tv logic so no idea if those were even real rules 60 years ago.

I mean you are limited on the amount of alcohol you can bring duty free. But unless you are buying a ton, no need to lie. If it’s one or 2 bottles over the limit customs generally waves you through because they aren’t filling out the paperwork over a buck or 2.