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The 2023 Gamestop Thread


#541 Freeze Time  

Freeze Time

Posted 29 January 2023 - 11:29 PM

Slightly off topic. But regarding all the cash back sites. I’ve had instances where I’ve ordered something through GameStop, got cash back, returned the item for whatever reason, and the cash back stayed.

Does anyone know why it sometimes stays and sometimes doesn’t? Or is it just random or luck/a glitch

It's up to Gamestop to notify if the item gets returned. I got hosed out of a $10 sign up bonus with Befrugal because Gamestop never informed them I bought the product even though I showed Befrugal my confirmation email. Once in awhile, I flat out don't get the cash back I should but it's rare and usually an email to their customer support takes care of it. In this case though, I would think that if a person is constantly buying items just to get the cash back and then return the items, they would catch on. If it's done infrequently though, I am sure they won't notice.



#542 MykelxKnight   King CAGiversary!   2249 Posts   Joined 10.4 Years Ago  

MykelxKnight

Posted 29 January 2023 - 11:44 PM

Yeah unfortunately with those types of things it’s up to the vendor. Gamestop seems to be the worst with updating apps about any details with orders.

Also, people putting in online orders if they aren’t showing up they most likely are going through. I had to reach out to GameStop about this yesterday to make sure an order I put the other day went through. They’re having a system issue apparently with not updating accounts or placing tracking on packages. Fun.

#543 Sub Zero  

Sub Zero

Posted 29 January 2023 - 11:44 PM

Anyone else thinking about trading in their Xbox Series S? $232.50 after $40 trade bonus seems tempting.



#544 KrayzieKMF   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   5453 Posts   Joined 18.9 Years Ago  

Posted 29 January 2023 - 11:46 PM

Anyone else thinking about trading in their Xbox Series S? $232.50 after $40 trade bonus seems tempting.

I was thinking about it since it's more than what i paid but i don't really want another X or PS5.



#545 johnston306   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1028 Posts   Joined 11.0 Years Ago  

johnston306

Posted 30 January 2023 - 12:35 AM

Wii fit U seems to be trading in for $22 base, says on the website and this person also went to trade it in and got $35.20 after promo and pro.

https://twitter.com/...NdCYEIH4LURNsIQ

I didn't think I really had enough to go in for a trade, but I sure do now! Thanks, I'll go right when they open tomorrow, they're already closed tonight.

#546 hustlersuniversityTopG  

hustlersuniversityTopG

Posted 30 January 2023 - 12:55 AM

Today was my rest day but I hope values hold till next Saturday night. I work 60 hours a week I need rest. a day rest is important.


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#547 Kromis   Für das Vaterland! CAGiversary!   1234 Posts   Joined 17.3 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 12:58 AM

Anyone else thinking about trading in their Xbox Series S? $232.50 after $40 trade bonus seems tempting.

Yeah I was contemplating doing that when I asked about the $40 being part of the listed trade-in values or not. $232.50 is actually quite good though I don't intend to buy an Xbox Series X soon (still waiting on another special edition console or refresh) and I wouldn't know what to use the credit for.



#548 briandadude   Vita + Xbox + Switch CAGiversary!   2601 Posts   Joined 16.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 30 January 2023 - 05:21 AM

Yeah with no new hardware on the horizon, I’m hesitant to stock up on GameStop credit. I managed to get a 512GB Xbox expansion card for $65 from Target and now find the Series S to be the better value compared to my X. Mostly just have the X to play Rock Band.

#549 Strider Turbulence EX  

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Posted 30 January 2023 - 06:36 AM

Today was my rest day but I hope values hold till next Saturday night. I work 60 hours a week I need rest. a day rest is important.


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#550 Kyle1022  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 09:42 AM

Yeah with no new hardware on the horizon, I’m hesitant to stock up on GameStop credit. I managed to get a 512GB Xbox expansion card for $65 from Target and now find the Series S to be the better value compared to my X. Mostly just have the X to play Rock Band.

Stock up credit, preorder multiple of those new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch consoles until the credit is all gone, then sell them at cost (or for more) for cash on Offer Up. Ezpz

But ya, I don't have the motivation for that hustle anymore lol. Would rather just sell a Series X locally for $350-400 cash and be done with it

#551 whitereflection   Shake well before serving CAGiversary!   6283 Posts   Joined 19.5 Years Ago  

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Posted 30 January 2023 - 11:25 AM

The Series S dropped in value this morning to $148 base, making the bonus worthless since even with the bonus, it's less than what it was before the promo started.

#552 TheKbob   FakeyBro™, Esq. CAGiversary!   2374 Posts   Joined 14.3 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 12:59 PM

I doubt we'll ever see another Tradepocalypse, like the one I took advantage of in 2017...

Buy six games on clearance at Walmart, trade in for more store value than paid.  Then buy six high dollar Nintendo games under B2G1.

Then flip those to another GameStop for MORE store credit.  Rinse and repeat as long as you're feeling lucky.

I paid off a New Nintendo 3DS XL and fat stack of games with that one.  Ah, good times.



#553 intelligentidiot   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1303 Posts   Joined 17.5 Years Ago  

intelligentidiot

Posted 30 January 2023 - 01:53 PM

Stock up credit, preorder multiple of those new Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch consoles until the credit is all gone, then sell them at cost (or for more) for cash on Offer Up. Ezpz

But ya, I don't have the motivation for that hustle anymore lol. Would rather just sell a Series X locally for $350-400 cash and be done with it


I used to stock up on Xbox credit to use on Microsoft store, but they don't have much beyond their own products now. It was nice to get a Samsung phone and Xbox Series X that way. Steam cards was good too for steam deck.

#554 Kromis   Für das Vaterland! CAGiversary!   1234 Posts   Joined 17.3 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 01:57 PM

The Series S dropped in value this morning to $148 base, making the bonus worthless since even with the bonus, it's less than what it was before the promo started.


OOF. Feelsbadman

#555 BryanDGAF   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   1274 Posts   Joined 11.0 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 02:21 PM

Where are the psvr2 pre-orders. Ahhhhhhhhh

#556 keyblader1985   Wait, what? CAGiversary!   4444 Posts   Joined 10.3 Years Ago  

keyblader1985

Posted 30 January 2023 - 02:50 PM

2017 was definitely the glory days. I missed out on the most optimal part of it, but there were still some pretty good trade values afterward; between that, flipping games from Family Dollar and Redbox, and the $150 PS4 for Black Friday, I got my PS4 for practically nothing.

#557 hustlersuniversityTopG  

hustlersuniversityTopG

Posted 30 January 2023 - 02:59 PM

2017 was definitely the glory days. I missed out on the most optimal part of it, but there were still some pretty good trade values afterward; between that, flipping games from Family Dollar and Redbox, and the $150 PS4 for Black Friday, I got my PS4 for practically nothing.

was 2017 when they had those 50% extra trade in cards and people were flipping consoles and iPads ?


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#558 Shugo2540   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   309 Posts   Joined 12.0 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 03:07 PM

2017 was definitely the glory days. I missed out on the most optimal part of it, but there were still some pretty good trade values afterward; between that, flipping games from Family Dollar and Redbox, and the $150 PS4 for Black Friday, I got my PS4 for practically nothing.

There is still some sweet deals to be had, I’ve been buying the sub $300 or less XSX and traded in a few last year for $480 each, more than doubled my original purchase price from Amazon Warehouse, granted it’s just trade credit.

#559 Nelson2011   Huh?! CAGiversary!   502 Posts   Joined 10.9 Years Ago  

Nelson2011

Posted 30 January 2023 - 04:52 PM

Did the ps5 drop in value also?



#560 Rudybegga   CAG in Training CAGiversary!   566 Posts   Joined 10.5 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 05:51 PM

Great trade values! Wow!!! What are the odds that Sea of Thieves will ACTUALLY trade in for that?

#561 hooknsling   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   799 Posts   Joined 15.0 Years Ago  

hooknsling

Posted 30 January 2023 - 06:17 PM

Great trade values! Wow!!! What are the odds that Sea of Thieves will ACTUALLY trade in for that?

0%. It's been documented here that the actual item is a controller.



#562 briandadude   Vita + Xbox + Switch CAGiversary!   2601 Posts   Joined 16.2 Years Ago  

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Posted 30 January 2023 - 06:40 PM

Not zero as I convinced the employee after showing them the screenshot on my phone.

#563 johnston306   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   1028 Posts   Joined 11.0 Years Ago  

johnston306

Posted 30 January 2023 - 06:54 PM

Wii Fit U $35.20 with Pro is pretty outrageous

#564 ǝ˥ǝuoʌ   CAG in Training CAGiversary!   346 Posts   Joined 10.5 Years Ago  

ǝ˥ǝuoʌ

Posted 30 January 2023 - 07:08 PM

Was at the thrift store.

 

Spoiler



#565 moonknight80  

moonknight80

Posted 30 January 2023 - 07:14 PM

Was at the thrift store.

 

Spoiler

Wish any of the local thrifts actually had vidya that weren't priced as Collectors Prices. 



#566 Freeze Time  

Freeze Time

Posted 30 January 2023 - 07:16 PM

Wii Fit U $35.20 with Pro is pretty outrageous


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#567 DiaperDandee   CAG Veteran CAGiversary!   500 Posts   Joined 12.4 Years Ago  

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Posted 30 January 2023 - 08:36 PM

I ordered Dead Space on the GS app on the 26th and it is still on “preparing to ship” today. I can’t cancel the order at this point, has anyone else had a new release game take this long to process for shipment?

#568 DaShaka   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   2238 Posts   Joined 12.1 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 11:00 PM

Series x dropped as well, less than before even with bonus. Looks like the stack of 35 games won’t be traded in either, disappointing as always.

#569 Selltrade  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 11:01 PM

Well mini flips a many. Should be an easy $50-200 a run about 60 decent flips most are under the $30 mark. Some are break even. I posted the spreadsheet previously and have edited it. There are some errors on it but it should work for most people just check values beforehand.

 

Honestly even without the added bonus a lot of these games are break even.

 

Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3 Switch

Bayonetta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle

Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection

Horizon Chase Turbo Switch

Catherine: Full Body PS4

The Sinking City Xbox One
Sea Of Thieves
 
Outriders: Worldslayer - Xbox Series X
Isn't that just a DLC code?
 
NBA 2K23 - Xbox Series X might have the wrong values
 
Some people have directed message me on this before. Basically go to store A buy the games you see. Then go to Store B and trade them in unless Store B has great inventory and then go to Store C D E etc.


#570 billyrox   Old Man CAGiversary!   3471 Posts   Joined 16.1 Years Ago  

Posted 30 January 2023 - 11:55 PM

Well mini flips a many. Should be an easy $50-200 a run about 60 decent flips most are under the $30 mark. Some are break even. I posted the spreadsheet previously and have edited it. There are some errors on it but it should work for most people just check values beforehand.
 
Honestly even without the added bonus a lot of these games are break even.
 
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3 Switch
Bayonetta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle
Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection
Horizon Chase Turbo Switch
Catherine: Full Body PS4
The Sinking City Xbox One
Sea Of Thieves
 
Outriders: Worldslayer - Xbox Series X
Isn't that just a DLC code?
 
Some people have directed message me on this before. Basically go to store A buy the games you see. Then go to Store B and trade them in unless Store B has great inventory and then go to Store C D E etc.


Thank you. Where is the spread sheet?