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GameStop GS Trade trade-in credit promo value TIV

#3121 Rockabye   Been around CAGiversary!   557 Posts   Joined 14.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 02:50 PM

God, the $300 X1 on my local Craigslist (with Titanfall!) would be a great flip if I had the money...



#3122 AvengedBacklog   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   13144 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 02:59 PM

So, my brother wants to trade his PS4 for an X1. I did the same thing about a week ago. He's offered to let me do it since I'm a PUR member.

How long should I wait before attempting to trade for him? Don't want to get flagged.


Just go to a different store. You won't get flagged for 2 in a week.

#3123 seanr1221   :'( CAGiversary!   24430 Posts   Joined 17.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 03:30 PM

Yes, but that'd be doing the most lol. Just keep the Wii U ;)


I have a wii u!

#3124 MSUHitman   former Checkmate Arcade Co-Host CAGiversary!   15350 Posts   Joined 17.0 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 03:42 PM

Is the PS4 still getting $397.50 if traded for another PS4? Finally have a fee minutes to stop by GameStop today if it is!

And what do you need to includebwhen trading in a console to get full credit?


Console
HDMI
Controller charge cable
Power cable

#3125 Donut2922   Read the OP! CAGiversary!   10091 Posts   Joined 12.9 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:17 PM

Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before?  I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account.  If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.

#3126 bob330i   just lookin' CAGiversary!   3663 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:40 PM

Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before?  I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account.  If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.

interesting theory.  I thought people had said that they could use the coupons that remained (implying the same account) so that might indicate you could do it again on another account.  Of course, that presumes the coupons are necessarily tied to the account that you claimed the coupons from.



#3127 Geco17   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   2878 Posts   Joined 11.3 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:42 PM

Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before? I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account. If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.


Using coupons between accounts doesn't matter. You'll be able to use them with your other account. I've done it with my account and my brother's.

#3128 cg8889   Gamer Dad CAGiversary!   970 Posts   Joined 9.2 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:45 PM

I just wanted to thank the normal contribution to this thread and site for helping a father still afford gaming.

Through four or five months of finding this site, I've purchased a PS4 and a Wii U Mario Kart Bundle for roughly $300 out of pocket and still have $235 in GS credit.

You guys are awesome and thought I'd just share my appreciation.

#3129 kitsunisan   Meh. CAGiversary!   1546 Posts   Joined 14.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:51 PM

Anyone know of a decent way to move BB credit to Gamestop this week? I've got $40 in Best Buy credit I'd like to use towards an X1 Saturday.

#3130 Lil Frier  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 04:59 PM

Anyone know of a decent way to move BB credit to Gamestop this week? I've got $40 in Best Buy credit I'd like to use towards an X1 Saturday.

Well, if you're buying a console anyway...buy it at Best Buy, then trade it in at GameStop.



#3131 jfh2c   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   955 Posts   Joined 17.1 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:00 PM

Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before? I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account. If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.


I have done this every time that I have used the glitch and it has worked. I pretty much use all of my PUR accounts equally so the coupons get spread out. It's always worked fine and the lower 3 coupons always remain.

#3132 Akridsky   Flipping for dollars CAGiversary!   1291 Posts   Joined 17.7 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:03 PM

I have done this every time that I have used the glitch and it has worked. I pretty much use all of my PUR accounts equally so the coupons get spread out. It's always worked fine and the lower 3 coupons always remain.

I still don't think I understand how to use this glitch.



#3133 bob330i   just lookin' CAGiversary!   3663 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:14 PM

I still don't think I understand how to use this glitch.

easy, it's automatic.  All you have to do is claim each of the $50/$25/$10/$5 off coupons (one of each) from your PUR account and then get your GS guy to scan all of them.  This may be a given but the item(s) you buy should exceed the total of your coupons, in this case, $90.

 

When you go back into your account that you claim it from, it should have only removed the $50 from your active offers in your PUR account.  Your $25/$10/$5 should still remain.  You can keep doing this until all of the coupons are claimed.  Each time, only the highest value one will have been claimed.

 

I think the hardest thing will be to convince your GS employee to scan multiple coupons for one transaction.



#3134 Akridsky   Flipping for dollars CAGiversary!   1291 Posts   Joined 17.7 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:17 PM

easy, it's automatic.  All you have to do is claim each of the $50/$25/$10/$5 off coupons (one of each) from your PUR account and then get your GS guy to scan all of them.  This may be a given but the item(s) you buy should exceed the total of your coupons, in this case, $90.

 

When you go back into your account that you claim it from, it should have only removed the $50 from your active offers in your PUR account.  Your $25/$10/$5 should still remain.  You can keep doing this until all of the coupons are claimed.  Each time, only the highest value one will have been claimed.

 

I think the hardest thing will be to convince your GS employee to scan multiple coupons for one transaction.

Ah.  Got it. Thank you.  Does it work, if you purchase only the $25/$10/$5?  Or does the $50 need to be there?



#3135 bob330i   just lookin' CAGiversary!   3663 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:20 PM

Ah.  Got it. Thank you.  Does it work, if you purchase only the $25/$10/$5?  Or does the $50 need to be there?

yes, you can do any amount but don't double up the same denomination.  They all have to be different in order for it to work as described.  The computer won't allow duplicates.



#3136 Sabrages   Optimistic CAG in Training   276 Posts   Joined 9.4 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:20 PM

Ah. Got it. Thank you. Does it work, if you purchase only the $25/$10/$5? Or does the $50 need to be there?

I just learned about this too, but judging from his post, it doesn't matter what coupons you use, the register will always use the highest value coupon ($50, $10, $5, would work and the system will take $50, same with $25, $10, $5)


Edit: Bob beat me. :(

#3137 bob330i   just lookin' CAGiversary!   3663 Posts   Joined 18.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:22 PM

I just learned about this too, but judging from his post, it doesn't matter what coupons you use, the register will always use the highest value coupon ($50, $10, $5, would work and the system will take $50, same with $25, $10, $5)

correct, I'll probably use this method (would be my first time) when the Destiny PS4 bundle comes out in Sept.  Have about 250k points burning a hole in my virtual pocket.  Haven't seen a decent 100k prize since the PO Vita a year or two back.



#3138 Akridsky   Flipping for dollars CAGiversary!   1291 Posts   Joined 17.7 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:26 PM

yes, you can do any amount but don't double up the same denomination.  They all have to be different in order for it to work as described.  The computer won't allow duplicates.

 

 

I just learned about this too, but judging from his post, it doesn't matter what coupons you use, the register will always use the highest value coupon ($50, $10, $5, would work and the system will take $50, same with $25, $10, $5)


Edit: Bob beat me. :(

Thank you both!



#3139 pittsnoggle   Lord CAGiversary!   4358 Posts   Joined 9.5 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:28 PM

easy, it's automatic.  All you have to do is claim each of the $50/$25/$10/$5 off coupons (one of each) from your PUR account and then get your GS guy to scan all of them.  This may be a given but the item(s) you buy should exceed the total of your coupons, in this case, $90.

 

When you go back into your account that you claim it from, it should have only removed the $50 from your active offers in your PUR account.  Your $25/$10/$5 should still remain.  You can keep doing this until all of the coupons are claimed.  Each time, only the highest value one will have been claimed.

 

I think the hardest thing will be to convince your GS employee to scan multiple coupons for one transaction.

what do you mean by active offers if you use your points on the coupons you can user them multiple times?



#3140 WNYX585AM   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   3882 Posts   Joined 11.2 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:31 PM

Anyone know of a decent way to move BB credit to Gamestop this week? I've got $40 in Best Buy credit I'd like to use towards an X1 Saturday.

I have the exact opposite problem.  I'm always looking to get rid of my Gamestop credit in favor of Best Buy.  Best Buys are not convenient for trade in where I live.



#3141 plus1zero   The wall just got 10 feet higher CAGiversary!   6890 Posts   Joined 11.4 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:44 PM

I have the exact opposite problem. I'm always looking to get rid of my Gamestop credit in favor of Best Buy. Best Buys are not convenient for trade in where I live.


Best Buy trades are not convenient for anyone. The staff there, for some odd reason, look at me with a deer in the headlights stare when I mention the extra 10% bonus for GCU. They also get flustered doing game trade ins despite the fact that they have to do them (regularly with me anyway). I can't remember the last time I actually got my extra 10% TIV bonus simply because they always say they can't figure out how it works and after standing there 20 minutes, I'm not standing another 20 for $2. Then I have to go to the forums and get them reimbursed which means I gotta upload the receipt and then get told they should know how to do this and yadda yadda yadda.

It's never been an easy or short experience.

That said I'm thinking about dumping CoD Ghosts, it's getting $20 for the ps4 version. Can I trade it towards say Destiny, get $28, then go back a couple hours later and change the preorder and still get my $28 credit?

#3142 Donut2922   Read the OP! CAGiversary!   10091 Posts   Joined 12.9 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:45 PM

I have done this every time that I have used the glitch and it has worked. I pretty much use all of my PUR accounts equally so the coupons get spread out. It's always worked fine and the lower 3 coupons always remain.


Using coupons between accounts doesn't matter. You'll be able to use them with your other account. I've done it with my account and my brother's.



Thanks for confirming, guys.  I can now maximize my points further by redeeming my points off my other account then.  This works out great because I'm tired of cashiers spazzing out looking at my points balance whenever they scan my PRO card.
 
What this also means is that technically we cags can buy coupons from other members to maximize theirs as well.  For example, if I only had enough to get $40 worth of coupons, I'd be better off paying off another cag for his $50 coupon.  By doing this, I would essentially get a bonus $25 of goods since the $25 coupon would have expired anyway had I not redeemed the $50 one.  Of course, you'd need to plan for a big purchase worth $90 to use all 4 properly.  Too bad I didn't notice this when the gift card mall items were eligible goods for coupon use. 
 
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#3143 Donut2922   Read the OP! CAGiversary!   10091 Posts   Joined 12.9 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 05:55 PM

I just wanted to thank the normal contribution to this thread and site for helping a father still afford gaming.

Through four or five months of finding this site, I've purchased a PS4 and a Wii U Mario Kart Bundle for roughly $300 out of pocket and still have $235 in GS credit.

You guys are awesome and thought I'd just share my appreciation.


you're welcome bud. Just remember to share deals that you come across. That's what keeps this community going.

#3144 WNYX585AM   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   3882 Posts   Joined 11.2 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 06:11 PM

Best Buy trades are not convenient for anyone. The staff there, for some odd reason, look at me with a deer in the headlights stare when I mention the extra 10% bonus for GCU. They also get flustered doing game trade ins despite the fact that they have to do them (regularly with me anyway). I can't remember the last time I actually got my extra 10% TIV bonus simply because they always say they can't figure out how it works and after standing there 20 minutes, I'm not standing another 20 for $2. Then I have to go to the forums and get them reimbursed which means I gotta upload the receipt and then get told they should know how to do this and yadda yadda yadda.

It's never been an easy or short experience.

That said I'm thinking about dumping CoD Ghosts, it's getting $20 for the ps4 version. Can I trade it towards say Destiny, get $28, then go back a couple hours later and change the preorder and still get my $28 credit?

I was more referring to the location of the ones that take trade-ins in my area, but your point is certainly valid.  I can go to my local Gamestop and get good and fast service with minimal hassle almost every time.  I know there are plenty who rag on Gamestop with valid reasons, but Gamestop is hard to beat for trading stuff in.  I just wish their pricing was more competitive with Best Buy, etc.  I guess you can't have it all, though.



#3145 kitsunisan   Meh. CAGiversary!   1546 Posts   Joined 14.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 06:40 PM

Well, if you're buying a console anyway...buy it at Best Buy, then trade it in at GameStop.

I've got over $400 GS credit, so I'm stuck buying it there.



#3146 Geco17   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   2878 Posts   Joined 11.3 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 06:44 PM

Anyone know of a decent way to move BB credit to Gamestop this week? I've got $40 in Best Buy credit I'd like to use towards an X1 Saturday.


If you have GCU, Dark Souls 2 might be a good credit mover. Almost breaks even if it's still $24 base.

#3147 AvengedBacklog   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   13144 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 06:47 PM

Only problem with the coupon glitch is getting an employee to scan them all. At my GS at least they are hard-asses about the "one per transaction"

#3148 kitsunisan   Meh. CAGiversary!   1546 Posts   Joined 14.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 June 2014 - 06:59 PM

If you have GCU, Dark Souls 2 might be a good credit mover. Almost breaks even if it's still $24 base.

Nice, that's perfect.  Just need to have it shipped to store, but I can trade mine in while I'm waiting.  Gets me a case I can use, I don't want to keep using the metal case from the Black Armor edition.



#3149 WNYX585AM   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   3882 Posts   Joined 11.2 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 07:10 PM

I've got over $400 GS credit, so I'm stuck buying it there.

PM me if you're interested in doing an even swap on Gamestop for Best Buy credit.  My only issue is that my credit is all in trade credit on my PUR card, so i'm not sure if I can buy a Gamestop gift card with that.  I know I can buy other gift cards with it, so I assume Gamestop GC would work too.



#3150 Geco17   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   2878 Posts   Joined 11.3 Years Ago  

Posted 18 June 2014 - 07:20 PM

Nice, that's perfect.  Just need to have it shipped to store, but I can trade mine in while I'm waiting.  Gets me a case I can use, I don't want to keep using the metal case from the Black Armor edition.

Good to hear. Hope all goes well getting your new console.