Xbox Live Arcade explosion on eBay!

Kinda odd both sellers are away at the same times :p I guess either both our college students or they are the same person lol. even the e-mails seemed kinda the same.
 
Give it a bit of time, Took me about 3 or 4 days to get my Castlevania SOTN code. But I got it.

Placed an order for Peggle ^_^
 
[quote name='Monsta Mack']Kinda odd both sellers are away at the same times :p I guess either both our college students or they are the same person lol. even the e-mails seemed kinda the same.[/QUOTE]

I think it's the same person. I have bought a few things from Jamaican, then right after he sent me the last code, I put in an order with Akino. The feedback that Akino left says something about me being a repeat costumer, when I had never ordered from him before.
 
[quote name='GibbGA']I think it's the same person. I have bought a few things from Jamaican, then right after he sent me the last code, I put in an order with Akino. The feedback that Akino left says something about me being a repeat costumer, when I had never ordered from him before.[/QUOTE]

Or it's just...Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V...
 
Hmmm..now I'm a little worried/annoyed. I bought a game from each of them Thursday night and still haven't gotten anything. I know Akino is away 'til the tenth, but has anyone gotten a code from Jamaican in the last few days? I wonder if I should message him or wait a little longer?
 
[quote name='Outinthedark']Or it's just...Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V Ctrl+V...[/QUOTE]

I have to know... did you type those "Ctr+V"s?
 
[quote name='carbontiger']Hmmm..now I'm a little worried/annoyed. I bought a game from each of them Thursday night and still haven't gotten anything. I know Akino is away 'til the tenth, but has anyone gotten a code from Jamaican in the last few days? I wonder if I should message him or wait a little longer?[/QUOTE]

Why do people keep posting stuff like this. We KNOW this seller is legit so why is there absolutely any reason for worry. These sellers have lives, the code will come. Be patient.
 
anyone speculating how these/this individual is actually making money on these games?
its mind bottling.....

I ordered ikaruga from jamaican on last sat and rec'd it on Mon. mornign, not a few hours but still damn good and I am happy. :)
I hope they put up rez, after that i am pretty good with live arcade games for a bit.
 
[quote name='Ginsburger']Why do people keep posting stuff like this. We KNOW this seller is legit so why is there absolutely any reason for worry. These sellers have lives, the code will come. Be patient.[/QUOTE]

I'm not questioning his legitimacy. I'm wondering when to expect the code. I think I AM being patient. If you're selling on ebay, 5 days is a bit much without communication. Just because its cheap doesn't mean I should wait 2 weeks for it.
 
[quote name='chimpian']anyone speculating how these/this individual is actually making money on these games?
its mind bottling.....

I ordered ikaruga from jamaican on last sat and rec'd it on Mon. mornign, not a few hours but still damn good and I am happy. :)
I hope they put up rez, after that i am pretty good with live arcade games for a bit.[/QUOTE]

...boggling* bottling I believe is from Zoolander :whistle2:\
 
Theres two negatives from Akino and I have opened a dispute for Peggle. He gave me feedback yet has IGNORED all my e-mails and messages from eBay regarding the Peggle code so I had to open a dispute. He is also no longer away and closed the Peggle auctions because he claims he no longer has them. I'm sure he'll refund me no problems, but don't want to take any chances right now.
 
i ordered castle crashers and rtype on the same day(wednesday) from akino and still havent received my codes. the auction said he had 8+ left of each. i also have opened a dispute for each... i hope he comes through because i want the games
 
[quote name='silva']...boggling* bottling I believe is from Zoolander :whistle2:\[/QUOTE]

bottling is from blades of glory and i used it correctly thank you very much :)
 
[quote name='Ginsburger']These sellers have lives, the code will come. Be patient.[/QUOTE]

Nah, man, that's not the way it works. They should be sitting in front of their computers all day. Or they should be carrying devices with internet access. Come on!
 
Yeah he gave me the codes today and responded ASAP once I opened a dispute but wouldn't respond when I sent him msgs. Go figure. lol.
 
akino email me this morning about the dispute and said "SIR PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP". I emailed him back and still no response. in the dispute message he said i will have my codes tonight... well here it is 10:20pm EST and still no codes...
 
Just got soul calibur, feeding frenzy 2 and a kingdom for keflings. Received the codes from akino in approx 20minutes
 
I've bought around 10 game codes between the two.. they've sent the codes anywhere from 10 minutes to 7 days, but they've always come through.
 
[quote name='movie_mike']I've noticed that Akino is now selling 1600 Microsoft Points for $16.25. You're still better off getting games directly through him but I suppose this is an okay alternative for those that are wanting to pick up game expansions or other XBLA games that aren't being offered. Wish Jamaican would get back into it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Xbox-360-Live-1600-Microsoft-Points_W0QQitemZ180369069166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item29fed5946e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A4|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200[/QUOTE]


Darn - gone already!
 
FYI, on Sunday, Jamaican was throwing up 4000 point cards @ $35 off and on. I think usually listing 5 of them at a time. I picked 1 up in 2 different auctions from him and both were delivered nearly immediately. So you may wanna keep a watch on his listings.
 
[quote name='GregSal1']I just purchased a 4000 microsoft point card from this guy for $33 paypal. He sent me the code in less than an hour. It worked just fine!
http://myworld.ebay.com/kurhn_de/[/QUOTE]

Bought one with no problems, going in for my second.

*EDIT*

My second arrived faster than my first - it was about an hour, then about five minutes. There's a small discount for buying several at the same time, but I was paranoid about getting ripped off. He says to enter the code on the xbox.com site, not on the console. I don't know what that's about, but I entered the codes and both have worked for me. Woot!
 
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Did some math and at 33.00 for 4000 points your paying 0.00825 a point, which means a game that is 800 points works out to $6.60 a game. So Akino has some 800 point games for $6.99, buying the point cards is a better value, however his priced at $6.00 are a better buy. 1200 point games work out to $9.90 with the 4000 point deal so Akin's prices there are better. And you can really improve this by buying multiple cards at a time! Think I'll jump in to a couple 4000 point cards at $64.99. Nice find GregSal1!
 
I have a Rolando downloadable token for the iTunes store. It works with any version of the iPhone or Ipod Touch. According to IGN.com, it is the best game on the platform, and a tremendous value.

Would you swap Rolando for an XBLA game or DLC?

PM me and we can discuss the details!
 
[quote name='flameofdoom666']I have a Rolando downloadable token for the iTunes store. It works with any version of the iPhone or Ipod Touch. According to IGN.com, it is the best game on the platform, and a tremendous value.

Would you swap Rolando for an XBLA game or DLC?

PM me and we can discuss the details![/QUOTE]

lol here he goes again
 
Akino just put up 1600 point cards for $16.50 each, while Jamaican put up 4000 point cards for $35.00 each. I wonder how long they'll last~
 
[quote name='Guerrilla']Akino just put up 1600 point cards for $16.50 each, while Jamaican put up 4000 point cards for $35.00 each. I wonder how long they'll last~[/QUOTE]

The kurhn_de deal is better especially if you buy more than 1 card, $33.00 for 1 or $32.50 for 2 etc.

Microsoft's Every Day Price
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1600 @ $20.00 = 0.01250000 per point or $5.00 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $50.00 = 0.01250000 per point or $5.00 for a 400 pt game

eBay Deals
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1600 @ $16.50 = 0.01031250 per point or $4.13 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $35.00 = 0.00875000 per point or $3.50 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $33.00 = 0.00825000 per point or $3.30 for a 400 pt game
8000 @ $64.99 = 0.00812375 per point or $3.25 for a 400 pt game
12000 @ $96.99 = 0.00808250 per point or $3.23 for a 400 pt game
16000 @ $128.99 = 0.008061875 per point or $3.22 for a 400 pt game
20000 @ $158.99 = 0.007949500 per point or $3.18 for a 400 pt game

I'd say the sweet spot is:
8000 @ $64.99 = 0.00812375 per point or $3.25 for a 400 pt game
 
[quote name='RiPPn']The kurhn_de deal is better especially if you buy more than 1 card, $33.00 for 1 or $32.50 for 2 etc.

Microsoft's Every Day Price
------------------------------
1600 @ $20.00 = 0.01250000 per point or $5.00 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $50.00 = 0.01250000 per point or $5.00 for a 400 pt game

eBay Deals
------------
1600 @ $16.50 = 0.01031250 per point or $4.13 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $35.00 = 0.00875000 per point or $3.50 for a 400 pt game
4000 @ $33.00 = 0.00825000 per point or $3.30 for a 400 pt game
8000 @ $64.99 = 0.00812375 per point or $3.25 for a 400 pt game
12000 @ $96.99 = 0.00808250 per point or $3.23 for a 400 pt game
16000 @ $128.99 = 0.008061875 per point or $3.22 for a 400 pt game
20000 @ $158.99 = 0.007949500 per point or $3.18 for a 400 pt game

I'd say the sweet spot is:
8000 @ $64.99 = 0.00812375 per point or $3.25 for a 400 pt game[/QUOTE]

You can also get them for $3.22 for 400 pt game if you buy from jamaican swif and use Bing Cashback. Of course, because Bing cashback is limited, you're better off to buy multiple cards at the same time.
 
[quote name='topplehat']Just bought a 4000 card from Jamaican, now to wait.[/QUOTE]

Me too...with xbox live down, though, there isn't a whole lot we can do with the code right now.:whistle2:k:whistle2:k
 
Bought from the German...$30 price now hopefully I will be getting an awesome 4000 point code in my email...saw it earlier was iffy on going through with the purchase but since a few have already jumped on it and the price was reduced to $30 figured my paypal balance was a little too high anyway so I purchased it through him. *crosses fingers*
 
[quote name='Outinthedark']Wow got the code >10 minutes from sending payment. How long is XBL down for today?[/QUOTE]

That's good to hear. $30 was too good to pass up so I snagged one too. Too bad about live though. I think its down for 24 hours.

EDIT: Wow, just got mine! You're right, less than 10 minutes!
 
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