EBGames/FutureShop/BestBuy/TheSource - Trade-In-Values (TIV) Thread - TIVs.ca

[mikka1989]

command and conquer: red alert, is that over 8 tiv or 0% chance?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

My 'secret deal' revealed:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/get-50-extra-trade-credit-toward-preorder-mag-842104/#post10142982

[Polska]

My 'secret deal' revealed:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/get-50-extra-trade-credit-toward-preorder-mag-842104/#post10142982

That's pretty darn hot, too bad I never came across any NBAs in my hunts :/. I am almost tempted to go out again, but I honestly don't want to PO any more games lol.

[Acid_]

This is just for LaFleur............I only know one meaning for DP......:confused:


Lost starts in a few weeks brother. I watched all five seasons in one month.....soooo good......I can hardly wait until the end.

Oh man I can't wait either. I hope they wrap it up better than they did for Battlestar.

[LIVE DEREK]

My 'secret deal' revealed:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/get-50-extra-trade-credit-toward-preorder-mag-842104/#post10142982


I am so getting in on this........as I don't have this game PO'ed.

Where do I find NBA's though???????

Help??

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[Darkmatter]

Really all that you need to do it do a T2 + $xx.xx for whatever game....then take it back a week later and say....."I no longer want this game."

They say: " Well it is UNOPENED so that is no problem we will just put your money on a giftcard."........however they may try and give the values for the games that you traded.........

So as I have said before the safest way to do this is to T2 + $xx.xx for a soon to come out game and then go pick up said game on release with your ID AND NOT YOUR T3 RECEIPT.

Then return the game with the NEW receipt that they give you. This receipt will only show $xx.xx and nothing more. So you get credit and can pick up whatever you want.

I just wanted to post my experience with returning games, it is different but it may shed some light on how the system works.

I went in when they had the DOTD for ACII for 39.99. I bought it with plans to return to RP where I did T2 and tried to get the 69.99 they were offering. No luck, which I should have realized seeing as my only receipt clearly said that I did T2 for it. Chalk that up to a stupid mistake seeing as I never asked for a gift receipt and they were giving them out then.

But since it was sealed I went back to EB a few days later with the receipt that showed I payed 39.99 handed both to the guy working there, (newer and not the brightest from what I can tell). He didn't even look at the receipt and just scanned the game back in the system. Punched in my debit number and voila 79 bucks back. I didn't even realize till I had gotten home what had happened. Same thing has happened before when I had bought something with partial credit and part debit, they just give me the whole price back on debit.

[murdazz]

nba inside is pretty much done in gta area. i got lucky yesterday and found one at georgetown...worth the drive...

[grappos13]

This is just for LaFleur............I only know one meaning for DP......:confused:


Lost starts in a few weeks brother. I watched all five seasons in one month.....soooo good......I can hardly wait until the end.

haha.. i actually had to search acronyms for DP and read through like a list of 80 of them quickly just to see what he "actually" meant by it... avatar woulda been faster for me!

i actually just watched 24 season 7 while i was 6... 2 discs a day.. so like 6 hrs a day over the last 3 days.... gearing up for this sunday and monday's 4 hr premiere!

[coolteam]

Better PO fast... i already have 42 PO (at least according to my query... 2nd highest PO behind FF... man i'm going to be busy in march... good thing Star Ocean is feb!!).

Wow, 42 PO's is only second behind FF...how many do you have for FF?

[La Fleur]

haha.. i actually had to search acronyms for DP and read through like a list of 80 of them quickly just to see what he "actually" meant by it... avatar woulda been faster for me!

i actually just watched 24 season 7 while i was 6... 2 discs a day.. so like 6 hrs a day over the last 3 days.... gearing up for this sunday and monday's 4 hr premiere!

That's one hell of a Jack Bauer Power Hour:eek:

[balonis]

ahem... 3rd highest :D

oh wait.. nvm lol


Better PO fast... i already have 42 PO (at least according to my query... 2nd highest PO behind FF... man i'm going to be busy in march... good thing Star Ocean is feb!!).

[Haz]

That's one hell of a Jack Bauer Power Hour:eek:That's what I did for Season 1 on DVD (didn't watch it on TV). Three nights straight of Jack Bauer made me a zombie at the office.

[Parth]

i actually just watched 24 season 7 while i was 6... 2 discs a day.. so like 6 hrs a day over the last 3 days.... gearing up for this sunday and monday's 4 hr premiere!
I **** you not, my roommate a few years ago watched seasons 1 and 2 in 3 days. He pretty much did nothing but eat, sleep and watch 24. He skipped class for those days lol.

[kimbot]

Any check TIVS today? Did most of them hold?

[Maharg]

I realize this may not be the appropriate place to post this, but I have a few hundred bucks of EB Credit on some Edge cards I'm looking to unload if anyone is looking for a PS3 or anything - I would, of course, sell it at a discount so drop me a PM if you're interested.

[Acid_]

That's what I did for Season 1 on DVD (didn't watch it on TV). Three nights straight of Jack Bauer made me a zombie at the office.

Yeah but you had a good time... I played Assassin's Creed 2 way too late last night. zzzzz.zzzzz.zzzzz


I **** you not, my roommate a few years ago watched seasons 1 and 2 in 3 days. He pretty much did nothing but eat, sleep and watch 24. He skipped class for those days lol.

Man, I watched those over a couple of weeks. That's way too much of Jack's daughter in a small time frame. Nice to look at, but damn annoying as a character especially in season 2.

[grappos13]

I **** you not, my roommate a few years ago watched seasons 1 and 2 in 3 days. He pretty much did nothing but eat, sleep and watch 24. He skipped class for those days lol.

haha yup... i would do that basically every xmas... cuz the dvds would come out like in early-mid december and the new season would be january.. so for like 3-4 years straight, after xmas and before new years, id do the last season in like 2 days so i would be ready for the new one :)

i actually forgot how good season 7 was... which is was really good compared to season 6, which was the worst season by far...

anyways.. now off to do some MAG pre-orders (even tho i already have it pre-ordered at my major stores) but this MAG deal is too good to pass up.. ill just get a second copy pre-ordered at each store for my brother

[Acid_]

Any check TIVS today? Did most of them hold?

Anyone know? I may be able to check after work, and that won't be for a while.

I held onto to an Afro Samurai over night so I'm hoping.


I realize this may not be the appropriate place to post this, but I have a few hundred bucks of EB Credit on some Edge cards I'm looking to unload if anyone is looking for a PS3 or anything - I would, of course, sell it at a discount so drop me a PM if you're interested.

This should be in the buy sell trade forum (BST) otherwise this forum would turn into a swap meet.

[kimbot]

I actually saw MAG available for rent at a RP last night! Someone's getting in trouble...

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I actually saw MAG available for rent at a RP last night! Someone's getting in trouble...

pic!!! show a pic!! cam phone pic!! or it didn't happen :P You'd get a blog story out of that easily. see if they let you rent it for bonus points

[easterclause]

My 'secret deal' revealed:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/get-50-extra-trade-credit-toward-preorder-mag-842104/#post10142982


My ****** trade for Borderlands turned into gold. I had to get Borderlands to trade with someone I'd agreed to a deal with on usedottawa.com. He traded me four games for it: Naruto, PoP, Viva Pinata Trouble In Paradise, and Pokemon Ranger. I took those four games, and the one game I had left over from getting Borderlands via BOGO (DBZ Evolution PSP), went to another EB.

Values:
Naruto Broken Bond 360 - 17
Prince of Persia 360 - 12
Pokemon Ranger NDS - 12
Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise 360 - 16
DBZ Evolution PSP - 7

So I traded in the two 12's and the 16 for 70 bucks on Bioshock 2 LE...traded in Nartuo and DBZ at 24 + got an additional 25% as part of their Bioshock 2 promo (see here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/get-50-extra-trade-credit-toward-preorder-mag-842104/2/#post10143917), so 30, and paid 10 bucks off an edge card to reach 109.99. It was perfect.

Also, didn't mention this earlier, but I was able to return a game to Rogers for exchange with a receipt for a different location than the one I exchanged at. Not sure how the hell that happened, but I can only guess that since I bought a copy of the same game at both locations, it was able to go through? Weird.

[Haz]

Man, I watched those over a couple of weeks. That's way too much of Jack's daughter in a small time frame. Nice to look at, but damn annoying as a character especially in season 2.Both Kim and Teri were annoying. My wife and I couldn't stand how stupid they were getting into trouble. Jack is more efficient without them.


anyways.. now off to do some MAG pre-orders (even tho i already have it pre-ordered at my major stores) but this MAG deal is too good to pass up.. ill just get a second copy pre-ordered at each store for my brotherI need to as well. Need to dump off DAO and NFS:Shift since I won't get around to playing them. Bonus is good.

[Acid_]

Both Kim and Teri were annoying. My wife and I couldn't stand how stupid they were getting into trouble. Jack is more efficient without them.


Same here, my wife and I couldn't stand them either. I still do a mock of the season 1 intro every time the date comes up at the beginning of a new 24 episode "My wife is in trouble...". Kim was hard to take in season 2 too. Great show overall though.

Regarding deals.
If you can find GI Joe at RP it sells for $25 and trades at EB for 27 which could get the +50% on MAG or +25% on Bioshock 2. You also get another $19.99 free at RP.

I'm sitting on a GI Joe as I type.

[jokadeska]

Today @ Blockbuster

PS3
Madden 10 - $39
Streetfighter IV - $15

Xbox360
Devil May Cry 4 - $5
Brutal Legend - $42
Prototype - $27

[Darkmatter]

EBGames (Jan 15th 2010)
Rock Band 2 (360) - $22

After finding out about the 50% deal for MAG I went and switched my existing PO to Heavy Rain. Heading back later with some other games to make up for it.

[La Fleur]

Glad to hear the Bioshock deal! This means I'm getting the collector's edition after all, since I'll change my current Bio preorder and put it on something else, than trade 3 in and bump 25% and something . . . I'll have to figure it out.

[civicb]

After reading certain posts now I understand if MAG is ur target u can bring almost anything to eb even the tivs <$8 u can still make them to bump up 50% more to make turds qualify???

[La Fleur]

After reading certain posts now I understand if MAG is ur target u can bring almost anything to eb even the tivs <$8 u can still make them to bump up 50% more to make turds qualify???

No, unless you get a dumb rep, they will not bump a sub turd up 50% then make it qualify for trade 3 since its now over 8.

eb tivs:

afro 360 and gears 1 still work! get going kids

[Polska]

This is probably YMMB but someone may benefit (as some people have had success selling them). I purchased Darksiders on its release day (not PO) but didn't get the art booklet. Went back today and CSR gave me the art booklet (same csr I purchased from).

[civicb]

No, unless you get a dumb rep, they will not bump a sub turd up 50% then make it qualify for trade 3 since its now over 8.

eb tivs:

afro 360 and gears 1 still work! get going kids

thanks for the heads up...does gears2 work by any chance?

Gears 1 here I come!!! LOL

[arty316]

EBG TIV January 15

PS3 Rise of the Argonauts $30 - still holding stong (it's 9.99 used at Blockbuster)

[La Fleur]

thanks for the heads up...does gears2 work by any chance?

Gears 1 here I come!!! LOL

no probs

Gears 2 will definitely work if #1 does

[Acid_]

No, unless you get a dumb rep, they will not bump a sub turd up 50% then make it qualify for trade 3 since its now over 8.

eb tivs:

afro 360 and gears 1 still work! get going kids

Good news about afro 360. Thanks La Fleur. I wonder if the TIVs will pretty well hold for the weekend. If they do I may drive my wife nuts doing this.

[La Fleur]

I think if the used price doesn't change on Gamestop.ca, there's at least a 75% chance tivs will hold til Monday. EB is hitting the trade promos hard, trying to boost preorders, encourage trading in with max tivs like mario, and a couple console deals probably to clear space. This, coupled with little to no good sales from any of the competition, should mean tivs will stay high for all of the month, with a pruning of one or 2 turds every few days.

[superspud9]

jan 15

gran turismo prologue - $14
GOW1 (360) - $12
Tekken 6 (360) - 37

sidenote: where is the cheapest place one could get codmw2 for ps3?

[arty316]

Glad to hear the Bioshock deal! This means I'm getting the collector's edition after all, since I'll change my current Bio preorder and put it on something else, than trade 3 in and bump 25% and something . . . I'll have to figure it out.

I think your logic is a bit flawed. You don't get a 25% bump if you trade 3 towards Bioshock because you can't combine trade promos.

[civicb]

I think if the used price doesn't change on Gamestop.ca, there's at least a 75% chance tivs will hold til Monday. EB is hitting the trade promos hard, trying to boost preorders, encourage trading in with max tivs like mario, and a couple console deals probably to clear space. This, coupled with little to no good sales from any of the competition, should mean tivs will stay high for all of the month, with a pruning of one or 2 turds every few days.

It makes sense. From my understanding, I believe they have cleared out a lot of spaces of used games during the holidays, and eventually the used games market is slightly bigger than new games market. Those deAls(t3/t2+xx) might look like a advantage for most of us but I'm pretty sure these new release games only cost them $30 or less at cost. And honestly after we make tons of credits out of eb and finally we have to go back to shop so it's like a cycle, they will never lose. It's just my own opinion.

[Darkmatter]

Good news about afro 360. Thanks La Fleur. I wonder if the TIVs will pretty well hold for the weekend. If they do I may drive my wife nuts doing this.

Any word on if the PS3 version is holding strong? Or news on Stormrise? I know that one was close to the 8 dollar mark.

[zoro69]

but I'm pretty sure these new release games only cost them $30 or less at cost. And honestly after we make tons of credits out of eb and finally we have to go back to shop so it's like a cycle, they will never lose. It's just my own opinion.

Er, no.

their average gross margin on new software is only 20.9%

their annual after tax net profit year after year is 2-3%

[Parth]

Thank you HeavyDutyKronos and GVRTrader for the MAG info. Was able to PO 5 copies today and they only cost ~ 17 bucks each.



I'm pretty sure these new release games only cost them $30 or less at cost. And honestly after we make tons of credits out of eb and finally we have to go back to shop so it's like a cycle, they will never lose. It's just my own opinion.
Actually not true. The margin on new release games is very small.

[jEnkinsX]

Thank you HeavyDutyKronos and GVRTrader for the MAG info. Was able to PO 5 copies today and they only cost ~ 17 bucks each.



Actually not true. The margin on new release games is very small.

what did you trade?

[La Fleur]

I think your logic is a bit flawed. You don't get a 25% bump if you trade 3 towards Bioshock because you can't combine trade promos.

I meant trade 3 for it, then trade something else at 25% extra to top it up to 109.99 . . . not a hot deal, but better than if I had already done it

[Haz]

Er, no.

their average gross margin on new software is only 20.9%

their annual after tax net profit year after year is 2-3%Large stores / chains, sure. Margins are even slimmer for small stores.

[Parth]

I'll post it tonight when I feel like I don't want to do anymore.

Right now its running pretty smooth/easily. Don't think there will be much left in this area when I'm done though.

To be fair though, all of the info is in this thread already. Everyone seems to be stuck on picking up turds at RP and there are plenty of other places to look.

[La Fleur]

Er, no.

their average gross margin on new software is only 20.9%

their annual after tax net profit year after year is 2-3%

Which is why the trade 3 is good for them in theory, since they'd make more profit on the used games. It's only when they get a box load of Bournes or NBA 09's that it becomes problematic.

[balonis]

ou ou can i tell them instead??

lol



I'll post it tonight when I feel like I don't want to do anymore.

Right now its running pretty smooth/easily. Don't think there will be much left in this area when I'm done though.

To be fair though, all of the info is in this thread already. Everyone seems to be stuck on picking up turds at RP and there are plenty of other places to look.

[Parth]

Please don't. I'm not done yet lol.

I fully intended to stop a few days ago, but then this stupid MAG promo came up and I had no choice.

[Parth]

Your PM box is full HeavyDutyKronos.

[Firestorm]

This is probably YMMB but someone may benefit (as some people have had success selling them). I purchased Darksiders on its release day (not PO) but didn't get the art booklet. Went back today and CSR gave me the art booklet (same csr I purchased from).Yeah. They have the comics now. I got it from another EB actually. Just asked for it. It's really nice. Big book =)

[darkness]

i find this thread have alot of eb, bbv, and fs/bb tiv and not many rp tiv's....

[mikka1989]

anyone know the tiv of darksiders at ebg? RP's tivs are a joke, its only good for trade 2 or 3 in promos

[GVRtrader]

anyone know the tiv of darksiders at ebg? RP's tivs are a joke, its only good for trade 2 or 3 in promos

40 as of a few nights ago. Works out so that you can do T1G1F for MAG (PS3 version only). Also trades for 49 @ BBV (again few nights ago).

[GVRtrader]

i find this thread have alot of eb, bbv, and fs/bb tiv and not many rp tiv's....

RP's TIV are pretty bad... not as bad as BB/FS but not far from it and less tards (BB/FS still has a few where as RP pretty much has none). If you don't believe me, phone in with your older games and odds are you'll be offered $3.

[Acid_]

i find this thread have alot of eb, bbv, and fs/bb tiv and not many rp tiv's....

Pretty well you'll find that mostly hoter TIVs or the TIVs at hoter stores (like EB is right now) will be posted.

[GVRtrader]

Pretty well you'll find that mostly hoter TIVs or the TIVs at hoter stores (like EB is right now) will be posted.

RP is a pretty hot store right now its just the process is a pain (only knowledge reps will give TIV over the phone... others only know the method of scanning your card then scanning the game whereas knowledge reps know how to manual search). I mean seriously... everyone going to EB probably go to as many (if not more) RP than they do EB as thats where all the games are coming from. Of course you add the fact (which i mentioned earlier) of extremely low TIV, you generally wont even bother asking/bring in any games to trade.

Also if you do a trade in and a purchase at the same time, the process to do a return is quite a pain (and requires manager overwrite). Some reps will just write returned on your receipt and give a discount equal to the value on your new purchase (thus avoiding the system because its a pain!).

[delage13]

Here are some TIV's that have been holding up,

All at EB @ 4 pm Friday:

360 :

Wolverine (uncaged edition) $20
Section 8 $20


PS3 :

NBA 09 $27 (still :D)
DMC 4 $15 (didn't expect it to work was using it for cover)


T2 ($20 + $15) + $10 for Darksiders PS3

T2 ($20 + $27) x 1.25 + approx $12 for PO towards Bioshock 2

I really appreciate all the TIV information available on this site. Thanks!

[coolteam]

Here are some TIV's that have been holding up,

All at EB @ 4 pm Friday:

360 :

Wolverine (uncaged edition) $20
Section 8 $20


PS3 :

NBA 09 $27 (still :D)
DMC 4 $15 (didn't expect it to work was using it for cover)


T2 ($20 + $15) + $10 for Darksiders PS3

T2 ($20 + $27) x 1.25 + approx $12 for PO towards Bioshock 2

I really appreciate all the TIV information available on this site. Thanks!

I didn't think DMC4 would work...crap i've seen alot of cheap ones around too..

[jetersucks]

These worked as of 1pm PST January 15th at EB:

360
Bourne
Afro Samurai
Banjo-Kazooie
Ghostbusters
POP

Didn't work (Not that I expected it to)
Eat Lead - $4

[mrs.chow]

Hey i just got a PO of Mag

Traded COD WAR, nba live 09 ( got 10 for it with 50%), and fnr4.

i got like 4.50 back on a edge card.

I was wondering if i PO MAG can i switch it to FF now?

[GVRtrader]

Hey i just got a PO of Mag

Traded COD WAR, nba live 09 ( got 10 for it with 50%), and fnr4.

i got like 4.50 back on a edge card.

I was wondering if i PO MAG can i switch it to FF now?

No unless you get a clueless rep.

[GVRtrader]

I didn't think DMC4 would work...crap i've seen alot of cheap ones around too..

Actually they are 24.99 @ RP, 4.99 (or 9.99) @ BBV and 9.96 @ the source so not many cheap ones around unless you have a BBV that wasn't raided during B2G1F. Source never has much stock of anything.

[coolteam]

Actually they are 24.99 @ RP, 4.99 (or 9.99) @ BBV and 9.96 @ the source so not many cheap ones around unless you have a BBV that wasn't raided during B2G1F. Source never has much stock of anything.

There are a couple of smaller game stores around me that have them going for 9.99 used, 6.99 without booklet.

[Acid_]

Pretty well you'll find that mostly hoter TIVs or the TIVs at hoter stores (like EB is right now) will be posted.


RP is a pretty hot store right now its just the process is a pain (only knowledge reps will give TIV over the phone... others only know the method of scanning your card then scanning the game whereas knowledge reps know how to manual search). I mean seriously... everyone going to EB probably go to as many (if not more) RP than they do EB as thats where all the games are coming from. Of course you add the fact (which i mentioned earlier) of extremely low TIV, you generally wont even bother asking/bring in any games to trade.

Also if you do a trade in and a purchase at the same time, the process to do a return is quite a pain (and requires manager overwrite). Some reps will just write returned on your receipt and give a discount equal to the value on your new purchase (thus avoiding the system because its a pain!).

Oh yeah RP is hot to purchase from, just not to trade to. Unless there's something I missed or don't know about.


I didn't think DMC4 would work...crap i've seen alot of cheap ones around too..

It's the PS3 version that works, not the 360 version (unless someone knows otherwise)

[GVRtrader]

There are a couple of smaller game stores around me that have them going for 9.99 used, 6.99 without booklet.

Didn't know about that but if its true, i would go now before others find these said stores.;) Speaking of which... i better run off to start my trading today!:idea:

[GVRtrader]

Oh yeah RP is hot to purchase from, just not to trade to. Unless there's something I missed or don't know about.



It's the PS3 version that works, not the 360 version (unless someone knows otherwise)

There is but its not hot... it just saves me from spending money (since i have < $100 of RP credit and have been under 200 for most of the month>.>). Basically direct transfer of EB to RP credit (with loss of tax).

The 360 version only trades for ~$4 i believe unless i remembered wrong. The PS3 version has always worked and only dived to 7.50 once i think (late december).

[LIVE DEREK]

I would say that I did well today......Got another 4 games

Went to 2 RP and got 6 games......Gears1, Gears2, GI Joe, Wolverine 2x, NBA 09.

I then took GI Joe and 1 Wolverine to BBV.....and got $36 for GI Joe and $30 for Wolverine.....then I got 2x Too Human, 2x Riddick, Afro Samari, and Rise of Argonauts.

So then I had

2x Too Human
2x Riddick
Afro Samari
Rise of Argonauts
Gears 1
Gears 2
Wolverine
NBA

With this I did
T2 for MAG + NBA.......(using the deal with 50% more)
T2 for Bayonetta
T2 for Dark Siders
..and I got the new GameInformer for .....$0.46.....


I used the last 3 games to get Dantes' Inferno....

Love you Rogers......Love you EB........This Avatar picture was brought to you by the deals that they offer...again for you LaFleur.

[LIVE DEREK]

I would also like to report...while it is still YMMV I am sure....

but....


You are still able to get T4 get $100 off an Elite.....I asked the manager at my favorite store if he would do the deal for me.....and it was a YES....they actually thought that it was still on

He looked in his BOOK and it never had an END date but only said January promotions.........so......maybe get them to check this BOOK and it will have no end date........

Just thought that I would share my experience.

[x0pa]

I would say that I did well today......Got another 4 games

Went to 2 RP and got 6 games......Gears1, Gears2, GI Joe, Wolverine 2x, NBA 09.

I then took GI Joe and 1 Wolverine to BBV.....and got $36 for GI Joe and $30 for Wolverine.....then I got 2x Too Human, 2x Riddick, Afro Samari, and Rise of Argonauts.

So then I had

2x Too Human
2x Riddick
Afro Samari
Rise of Argonauts
Gears 1
Gears 2
Wolverine
NBA

With this I did
T2 for MAG + NBA.......(using the deal with 50% more)
T2 for Bayonetta
T2 for Dark Siders
..and I got the new GameInformer for .....$0.46.....


I used the last 3 games to get Dantes' Inferno....

Love you Rogers......Love you EB........This Avatar picture was brought to you by the deals that they offer...again for you LaFleur.

I would say that's an amazing day!

Wait a second, I noticed you got 6 games at BBV. Is there some kind of used game promotion like RP? (Wanted to ask this for a while now)

[Acid_]

There is but its not hot... it just saves me from spending money (since i have < $100 of RP credit and have been under 200 for most of the month>.>). Basically direct transfer of EB to RP credit (with loss of tax).

The 360 version only trades for ~$4 i believe unless i remembered wrong. The PS3 version has always worked and only dived to 7.50 once i think (late december).

You don't get the tax but you do get RP points which add up pretty nicely. I haven't seen a PS3 DMC4 at an RP for a long time though.

[Acid_]

I would say that I did well today......Got another 4 games

Went to 2 RP and got 6 games......Gears1, Gears2, GI Joe, Wolverine 2x, NBA 09.

I then took GI Joe and 1 Wolverine to BBV.....and got $36 for GI Joe and $30 for Wolverine.....then I got 2x Too Human, 2x Riddick, Afro Samari, and Rise of Argonauts.

So then I had

2x Too Human
2x Riddick
Afro Samari
Rise of Argonauts
Gears 1
Gears 2
Wolverine
NBA

With this I did
T2 for MAG + NBA.......(using the deal with 50% more)
T2 for Bayonetta
T2 for Dark Siders
..and I got the new GameInformer for .....$0.46.....


I used the last 3 games to get Dantes' Inferno....

Love you Rogers......Love you EB........This Avatar picture was brought to you by the deals that they offer...again for you LaFleur.

Wow man that's awesome. I'm jealous. I went to FS, RP and BBV at lunch and got L4D 1 for $14.99 at FS and Riddick for $14.99 at BBV. I know, a pretty bad score (hence the jealousy), but I don't have much time to doddle on my commute home to look for more turds and I need to get rid of the Afro Sam I'm holding on to. The BBVs and RP are pretty picked over in GVR.


On a side note:

You know you've been on RFD too much when...your boss sends out an out of office email saying he can be reached on his "BB" and you instinctively read it as "Best Buy" only to realize a few seconds later he means Black Berry.

"Best Buy"??? What does he mean "reached on his Best Buy"??

[LIVE DEREK]

I would say that's an amazing day!

Wait a second, I noticed you got 6 games at BBV. Is there some kind of used game promotion like RP? (Wanted to ask this for a while now)


NO there is not.........however think about it.....why would I trade in GI Joe or Wolverine in for a T2 or T3 where they would be ~$25....

... when I can bring GI Joe to BBV get $36 ......and get 2 games at $14.99.......

Each worth ~$25 at EB......That means that I did a T2 with only GI Joe.....

And another one with Wolverine..(traded in other Wolverine to EB b/c I was lazy)

You have a lot to learn young Jedi.......

[LIVE DEREK]

Wow man that's awesome. I'm jealous. I went to FS, RP and BBV at lunch and got L4D 1 for $14.99 at FS and Riddick for $14.99 at BBV. I know, a pretty bad score (hence the jealousy), but I don't have much time to doddle on my commute home to look for more turds and I need to get rid of the Afro Sam I'm holding on to. The BBVs and RP are pretty picked over in GVR.


On a side note:

You know you've been on RFD too much when...your boss sends out an out of office email saying he can be reached on his "BB" and you instinctively read it as "Best Buy" only to realize a few seconds later he means Black Berry.

"Best Buy"??? What does he mean "reached on his Best Buy"??


Yeah it was a good day.....still have a few more Gears to pick up......

It is funny...because when I first read that I read BB as Best Buy as well.

[belowzeros]

Anyone know if EB will let people T2 + 14.99 for New Super Mario Bros Wii?

you probably won't get very far with that because Mario was T2+15 for fri-sun last weekend. And stock disappeared around saturday so that might make it even harder.



I'm sitting on a GI Joe as I type.

ouch...it doesn't hatch baby gi joes acid >.>



No, unless you get a dumb rep, they will not bump a sub turd up 50% then make it qualify for trade 3 since its now over 8.


ya the MAG promo isn't supposed to work like that (making a turd a qualifier). You can trade any number of games against MAG up to $40 before the bump. Well that is how it is supposed to work but inexperienced employees will take more than $40 back or sometimes (often in my case) give you 100% instead of 50%...I made out like a bandit yesterday lol



I think your logic is a bit flawed. You don't get a 25% bump if you trade 3 towards Bioshock because you can't combine trade promos.

The Bioshock promo I don't get it's pretty useless. 25% isn't a heck of a lot of a bump to push up to 109 and right now it's better to find 3 qualifiers. Yesterday I was trying to make use of it but couldn't find a way that made sense dollar wise.



I didn't think DMC4 would work...crap i've seen alot of cheap ones around too..

watch out for DMC4 it's only PS3 that works not Xbox which is 7

[mitsui]

Anyone know the tiv for Little Big Planet:GOTY?

if its still at $27, I might trade in towards MAG and get $40.50 out of this

I PO MAG at $69.99 and I will switch to another game;)

[Freckle Daddy]

I would say that I did well today......Got another 4 games

Went to 2 RP and got 6 games......Gears1, Gears2, GI Joe, Wolverine 2x, NBA 09.

I then took GI Joe and 1 Wolverine to BBV.....and got $36 for GI Joe and $30 for Wolverine.....then I got 2x Too Human, 2x Riddick, Afro Samari, and Rise of Argonauts.

So then I had

2x Too Human
2x Riddick
Afro Samari
Rise of Argonauts
Gears 1
Gears 2
Wolverine
NBA

With this I did
T2 for MAG + NBA.......(using the deal with 50% more)
T2 for Bayonetta
T2 for Dark Siders
..and I got the new GameInformer for .....$0.46.....


I used the last 3 games to get Dantes' Inferno....

Love you Rogers......Love you EB........This Avatar picture was brought to you by the deals that they offer...again for you LaFleur.

I'm assuming this is why when I dropped by a few tonight they were dry. Probably better off as I have a bunch of games still in the wrap. Damn you Modern Warfare 2 consuming my game time. Still have a couple pre-orders that I probably will try to turn back into credit.

[belowzeros]

Anyone know the tiv for Little Big Planet:GOTY?

if its still at $27, I might trade in towards MAG and get $40.50 out of this

I PO MAG at $69.99 and I will switch to another game;)



27 for LBP:G, God of War Collection is 17.50 in case you have both

[mitsui]

27 for LBP:G, God of War Collection is 17.50 in case you have both

do they bump both games up by 50% or just one?

[belowzeros]

do they bump both games up by 50% or just one?


both because the first one didn't get to 40. if the two totaled 39 you could still use a third to spill over $40 and they would all bump. It's the next title once you pass $40 that doesn't get bumped.

[iggyis]

EB Jan15

360
GTA IV $12
Bourne Conspiracy $12
Rainbow6Vegas2 $12
50 Cent Blood on the Sand $20

[belowzeros]

Bourne Conspiracy $12



gogo Jason Bourne.

most traded and recycled title in Canada ever lol.

[mikka1989]

i thought bournes were dead, is the ps3 version confirmed over 8 still?

[7-Endless]

EB Jan15

360
GTA IV $12
Bourne Conspiracy $12
Rainbow6Vegas2 $12
50 Cent Blood on the Sand $20

EB Jan15
PS3
Bourne - $7 :(

Wii
Rampage - $7
Dragonball z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - $7

360
Gears of War 1 - $12

[United11]

gogo Jason Bourne.

most traded and recycled title in Canada ever lol.

No kidding - i've hit up all the Rogers close by to grab the bournes I traded less than a month ago - and most are still brand new from the $9.99 sales! great recycling program we have now.

[United11]

i thought bournes were dead, is the ps3 version confirmed over 8 still?

PS3 is dead, but 360 is still $12

[Usuyami]

No kidding - i've hit up all the Rogers close by to grab the bournes I traded less than a month ago - and most are still brand new from the $9.99 sales! great recycling program we have now.

Just played and beat this game today in a bit under 4 hours. It's surprisingly fun. Paul Oakenfold does the score as well.

[the_fm]

gogo Jason Bourne.

most traded and recycled title in Canada ever lol.

and it's a good game. too bad it's only use for trade-ins

[mitsui]

gogo Jason Bourne.

most traded and recycled title in Canada ever lol.

all started by the Futureshop sale....then BB price match, then RP promotion, then EB promotion......:twisted:

where is bbv?? maybe next?

[Acid_]

all started by the Futureshop sale....then BB price match, then RP promotion, then EB promotion......:twisted:

where is bbv?? maybe next?

Now that EB is getting stocked up, maybe they'll be on sale in the next month or so and RP is getting low on Bournes so maybe they'll add it back to the T3 deal for Feb or March. Big wheel keep on turning...

[Haz]

Just played and beat this game today in a bit under 4 hours. It's surprisingly fun. Paul Oakenfold does the score as well.It is fun. Too bad EA now has the Bourne license.

[Acid_]

and it's a good game. too bad it's only use for trade-ins


It is fun. Too bad EA now has the Bourne license.

Yeah I played it for a few hours after it first came out and didn't get back to it because I was playing Gears 2 or something. It is good though.

[benji82]

RP @ blundell as of 10am this morning still had a few copies of GOW2 and GTA4... only 1 copy of GOW1 which is why i had to buy the 23.99 GTA4 :cry:

anyway thanks for the heads up GVRtrader. metrotown EB is so slack compared to richmond it's not even funny! CSR let me T2 + 10 GOW3 as well as T2 + 10 NHL 10 both of which were no go at richmond. she was kinda cute to boot... only downside to the day was either she didn't give back my edge card or i dropped it somewhere along the way which had about 36 bucks on it. doh! i guess it's what i get for working the night before and going turd hunting instead of sleeping!

anyway, these have already been posted for the day but i can confirm gears 1, 2 , GTA4 and POP (360) are all eligible. DOA4 is 7 bucks whilst NHL 08 is 20 cents :lol:

[grappos13]

i decided to stay away from going to any rogers or anything today.. just wasnt worth it... had 1.5 hrs today to waste so i went and returned all of my darksiders for credit (they were still sealed) and then did 2 MAG pre-orders per each store (i think6 EB's in a 15km radius lol)... the different things that come up regarding this promo from different EB's is hilarious...first store knew about it but wasnt sure if it started then checked and it did... second store adamantly stated it starts on sunday only but i got them to call another store... then the hillcrest mall store (first time ive every pre-ordered there) was crazy... first took the guy forever to return something of mine... and then i asked him about it and showed him my printout.. and he insisted that the printout was a coupon and that he has to send it to head office lol...

hey.. who was the RFD'er i saw at the woodbine and hwy 7 EB around 4pm today? i was just there doing a couple MAG pre-orders then this tall skinny white guy came in after me holding a stack of about 15 360 games with headcoach 09 on the top (thats why i assume he was an RFDer)... so whoever it was, nice meeting u lol...

seriously tho.. i just assumed all of the RP woulda been totally raided the last 10 days so there woulda been no point for me to go, unless they restock regularly... maybe ill go around tomorrow :)

[easterclause]

anyone know the tiv of darksiders at ebg? RP's tivs are a joke, its only good for trade 2 or 3 in promos

Exactly this. I took in five games to Rogers, and got offered about 20 dollars total....took them to EB, and with 10 bucks in edge credit, was able to preorder another copy of the 109.99 Bioshock 2 LE...I would never go to Rogers to trade in games unless there was a clear error that I could profit from, or if I had a new game that was worth 40 and I paid 40, in which case, it's always nice to have credit for their 2/40's or other promos.

[LIVE DEREK]

I want to ask again because it was not clear before or it was not there at all...

What is the TIV for Dark Siders at BBV and RP?

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[easterclause]

I want to ask again because it was not clear before or it was not there at all...

What is the TIV for Dark Siders at BBV and RP?

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Oh I can actually answer 50% of that, the guy today told me 40 for Darksiders at RP.

[darkness]

Call of duty modern warfare 2 tiv @ fs is 45

[mrs.chow]

does anyone know the recent TIV for ufc 2009 at bb or fs?

[GVRtrader]

RP @ blundell as of 10am this morning still had a few copies of GOW2 and GTA4... only 1 copy of GOW1 which is why i had to buy the 23.99 GTA4 :cry:

anyway thanks for the heads up GVRtrader. metrotown EB is so slack compared to richmond it's not even funny! CSR let me T2 + 10 GOW3 as well as T2 + 10 NHL 10 both of which were no go at richmond. she was kinda cute to boot... only downside to the day was either she didn't give back my edge card or i dropped it somewhere along the way which had about 36 bucks on it. doh! i guess it's what i get for working the night before and going turd hunting instead of sleeping!

anyway, these have already been posted for the day but i can confirm gears 1, 2 , GTA4 and POP (360) are all eligible. DOA4 is 7 bucks whilst NHL 08 is 20 cents :lol:

Which rep did you get? There's 3 female reps and only 1 is cute... i hope you didn't find the other 2 cute!:razz: She has a BF already tho (a gamer, we actually played a few games of MW2 online... she games too for reference) and is very chatty. She also allowed me to combine TMGM + T3 last year (around oct). Also update... Pac center is virtually the same as metro and might be easier to get to (i actually found it better to take the sky train there... downtown traffic is going to be hell the next 6 weeks lol).

[rfdnoob]

does ass creed 1 ps3 or xbox still qualify? seems only a few games have dropped in tivs

dead:

soul calibur 4 ps3
socom
bionic commando ps3
all the command and conquers xbox360 versions
narnia prince
nfl head coach 09
tiger 09?

[braveblade]

what soul carliber 4 ps3 is dead????
:cry::cry::cry:

[domo325]

does ass creed 1 ps3 or xbox still qualify? seems only a few games have dropped in tivs

dead:

soul calibur 4 ps3
socom
bionic commando ps3
all the command and conquers xbox360 versions
narnia prince
nfl head coach 09
tiger 09?

Are you serious? I have a copy sitting here waiting to be traded tomorrow. Hope we can get some confirmation here.

[x0pa]

Which rep did you get? There's 3 female reps and only 1 is cute... i hope you didn't find the other 2 cute!:razz: She has a BF already tho (a gamer, we actually played a few games of MW2 online... she games too for reference) and is very chatty. She also allowed me to combine TMGM + T3 last year (around oct). Also update... Pac center is virtually the same as metro and might be easier to get to (i actually found it better to take the sky train there... downtown traffic is going to be hell the next 6 weeks lol).

Saw the previous post by Benji about the above mentioned easy going gamer CSR. Rushed to Metro to try a T2+$9.99 for MAG but instead ended up being helped by an old female CSR. As such, didn't work out so well because she looked up the games eligible for T2 and MAG wasn't on it :(

As a result, traded 3 for Dark Void PO (which will return for credit):

(360)
Gears 1
Gears 2
Quantum

Which one is the cute one?! By the time I got off the phone and arrived at Metro EB, there were no young female CSRs. I'm pretty sure if it was the younger one, she would've let me T2+$10 :(

[La Fleur]

what soul carliber 4 ps3 is dead????
:cry::cry::cry:

Use it for RP T3 if you still have it. Doesn't look like too many dead turds yet. I mean, the fact NFL Head Coach was even working for a time is amazing. I could have found a bunch at some pawn shops for $10 a pop, but I didn't want to risk, especially with so many other viable, cheap alternatives.
And EB taking Tiger Woods games is kind of funny, considering his recent troubles. Shouldn't they consider it a mature game now?

Bionic has turdified almost universally now (around 15-20 used at most places). Command and Conquer should be dead in the water at this point, with the next one coming out in March. We'll see what tomorrow brings, as there are few borderline ones that could go either way.

[La Fleur]

I want to ask again because it was not clear before or it was not there at all...

What is the TIV for Dark Siders at BBV and RP?

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still 49 @ BBV (for 360)

Also still holding: GI Jabroni is 36

[grappos13]

Use it for RP T3 if you still have it. Doesn't look like too many dead turds yet. I mean, the fact NFL Head Coach was even working for a time is amazing. I could have found a bunch at some pawn shops for $10 a pop, but I didn't want to risk, especially with so many other viable, cheap alternatives.
And EB taking Tiger Woods games is kind of funny, considering his recent troubles. Shouldn't they consider it a mature game now?

Bionic has turdified almost universally now (around 15-20 used at most places). Command and Conquer should be dead in the water at this point, with the next one coming out in March. We'll see what tomorrow brings, as there are few borderline ones that could go either way.

i saw someone today at EB buying a used tiger woods 07 for the wii for 34.99 and also got the $2 disc guarantee... damn.. $42 for 07... wow lol.. some older man got it


still 49 @ BBV (for 360)

Also still holding: GI Jabroni is 36

IF YA SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLLALALALALALALALALALAAAAAA

[AchtungAl]

I've read a number of comments saying that it can be a bad idea to return unopened T3 games for credit. So, for those of you with many POs of the same game, what do you eventually do with those?

[La Fleur]

i saw someone today at EB buying a used tiger woods 07 for the wii for 34.99 and also got the $2 disc guarantee... damn.. $42 for 07... wow lol.. some older man got it

That's why EB is in business. Honestly, not surprising. I know tons of middle age and seniors who love the Wii and this is one of the more popular brands among others, although we'll see if Tiger's fall from grace impacts that


IF YA SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLLALALALALALALALALALAAAAAA

Lol, did you see The Rock's new movie: Tooth Fairy? I think he'll have played every professional athlete possible by the end of his Hollywood career, pretty much the next Dennis Quaid in that regard.

I miss the Rock n' Sock connection>:(

[LatrellMoonwell]

I've read a number of comments saying that it can be a bad idea to return unopened T3 games for credit. So, for those of you with many POs of the same game, what do you eventually do with those?

id like to know too lol, ive never been able to return a t3g1f game for credit before :(

[La Fleur]

I've read a number of comments saying that it can be a bad idea to return unopened T3 games for credit. So, for those of you with many POs of the same game, what do you eventually do with those?

You can just move them on to other games. I think if you have lots of preorders of multiples, EB will be more likely to drop the ban hammer as a preventive measure against that, regardless if you try to turn it all into credit. Then again, that hasn't stopped others from avoiding said fate whilst preordering more copies of Final Fantasy then all of Kyrgyzstan's total GDP.

[braveblade]

Now I have $92 in BBV account. I don't know what to buy in BBV? Is buying consoles from BBV a good idea?

[easterclause]

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[braveblade]

No, I did that this October...It probably cost me 275ish in actual cash cause I was new to flipping games, and the Elites are made in 2007 and not the good chips. Plus they don't have any deals or price reductions, they will be selling those Elites at 300 +tax to the bitter end...along with a dozen copies of Quake Wars and Dark Sector someone on here dumped off :P.

Thx! So is it good idea to accumulate credits in EB? I have three games in hand: GI JOE, WOLFRINE, and Section 8. BBV has higher TIVs for all of these 3 games compare to EB. Is it a wise move to trade all 3 to EB instead of BBV since EB is more likely to have decent offer?

[easterclause]

Deleted.

[Darkmatter]

BBV 1/15/2010
360
GI Joe - $36
Section 8 - $20

[JinMishima54]

Gamestop(dufferin mall)
January 15, 2010

Dragonball Raging blast-$30
My personal weight loss coach(DS) $12
Afro Samurai- $12
50 Cent Blood on the Sand- $20.00
Tekken 6- $37
My Sims(DS) $2

[1-anh]

Gamestop

Jan 15, 2010

Games that qualified:
Gears of War 1 $12
Gears of War 2 $17

for T2+$9.99 Po on GOW3

[GVRtrader]

hey.. who was the RFD'er i saw at the woodbine and hwy 7 EB around 4pm today? i was just there doing a couple MAG pre-orders then this tall skinny white guy came in after me holding a stack of about 15 360 games with headcoach 09 on the top (thats why i assume he was an RFDer)... so whoever it was, nice meeting u lol...

I have been running into RFDers more and more but i doubt any of you know its me.:cheesygri Seen quite a few @ RP looking for games with 1-2 sheet of paper in hand.

I just finished entering in all my recent PO of MAGs (some with $15 left before i pay them off) and found out it took my top spot for POs... The 26th is really going to suck as i now need to pick up over 100 games (ME2 + MAG) and have class for 1/2 the day!:|

Also sorry for the late replies to all the PM, was out from the afternoon till now (ate a sub while driving so i didn't come home for dinner).:| Since all of you that PM me look at this thread, i guess this is the best place to apologize for slow replies (forgot to on replies 'cause i was in a hurry to answer them all).

[GVRtrader]

BBV pays more for all three I believe. Stock up on BBV credit, and use it to buy cheap games (14.99) for trade 3 at EB. Easiest way I've found.

You have to consider a few others things however. First time required... its much faster to trade in @ EB (generally speaking) than BBV. EB credit also includes tax (so if the difference is small, odds are EB is better). Finally acceptance... BBV limits the number of game they take per store, EB doesn't. That means you might go to a BBV and have them not accept a game because they have too many. Also BBV is a lot more likely to ban than EB (for credit trades)... i had people on PM list tell me they got banned from BBV already so BBV bans quite a bit.;)

[GVRtrader]

Now I have $92 in BBV account. I don't know what to buy in BBV? Is buying consoles from BBV a good idea?

I spend most of my BBV credit on BRs. If you watch movies, they have sales every so often. The sales may not be the best but if you consider how little you pay for the credits, it becomes attractive. Also its better to buy accessories (rarely go on sale) than console (BBV rarely has the best price for those unless you want free rental for a month).

[Acid_]

Gamestop(dufferin mall)
January 15, 2010

Dragonball Raging blast-$30
My personal weight loss coach(DS) $12
Afro Samurai- $12
50 Cent Blood on the Sand- $20.00
Tekken 6- $37
My Sims(DS) $2

Wow, My personal weight loss coach(DS) is $12?? Awesome I have one that I don't want.

I traded all these on Friday evening and they worked for PO of Alien vs. Predator and PO Battlefield: Bad Company 2 plus some edge credit.

A T2, T3 and GIjoe for credit.
Bourne Conspiracy 360
Riddick 360
Afro Sam 360
Left 4 Dead
GTA IV 360
GI Joe 360

The clerk knew nothing about extra credit for Bioshock so I cashed out as above.

[grappos13]

I spend most of my BBV credit on BRs. If you watch movies, they have sales every so often. The sales may not be the best but if you consider how little you pay for the credits, it becomes attractive. Also its better to buy accessories (rarely go on sale) than console (BBV rarely has the best price for those unless you want free rental for a month).

agreed... BBV credit is used for blu-rays for me as well... the 2 for 16 or the 2 for 30 blu-rays... usually good for new release blu-rays about 2-3 weeks after they come out..sometimes earlier and its already on the shelves!

[Acid_]

Is this My Weight Loss Coach, since I haven't heard of My personal weight loss coach(DS).

http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/M_In2Mu-Iwfc2r8WfycP2VZVVmU7r5Km

That's the one I have. I think there is only one so it's probably one in the same. It was over 8 at EB last summer and I missed dumping it. I hope it is worth $12.

[GVRtrader]

Wow, My personal weight loss coach(DS) is $12?? Awesome I have one that I don't want.

I traded all these on Friday evening and they worked for PO of Alien vs. Predator and PO Battlefield: Bad Company 2 plus some edge credit.

A T2, T3 and GIjoe for credit.
Bourne Conspiracy 360
Riddick 360
Afro Sam 360
Left 4 Dead
GTA IV 360
GI Joe 360

The clerk knew nothing about extra credit for Bioshock so I cashed out as above.

There is no extra credit offer for Bioshock but you can do T3 G 69.99 credit towards it. Some reps will do T4 for 99.99 credit on LE (i never got the T4 for 109.99 credit as reported by one other RFDer). I listed the ones that did this for me in GVR a few pages ago (too lazy to re-list).

The game is listed in their binder as T3G1F (the promo binder list). Other games listed (going from memory):
Darksider
Bay
AoT
Splitter Cell
Red Steel
Dark Void
MAG
Mass Effect 2
No More Heroes
Mafia II
AVP

That's all i can remember. Its on a 1 table like sheet. All reps are suppose to allow T3G1F

[GVRtrader]

agreed... BBV credit is used for blu-rays for me as well... the 2 for 16 or the 2 for 30 blu-rays... usually good for new release blu-rays about 2-3 weeks after they come out..sometimes earlier and its already on the shelves!

Yeah except you know me... i'm picky about disc collections (even for games i trade LOL) so i only buy new.;) They have some decent deals on new ones every so often (i.e. Transporter 1-3 for 9.99 each during xmas, a few other BR during New Years, etc). Ocean 12 is 9.99 now among other BRs.

[Acid_]

There is no extra credit offer for Bioshock but you can do T3 G 69.99 credit towards it. Some reps will do T4 for 99.99 credit on LE (i never got the T4 for 109.99 credit as reported by one other RFDer). I listed the ones that did this for me in GVR a few pages ago (too lazy to re-list).

The game is listed in their binder as T3G1F (the promo binder list). Other games listed (going from memory):
Darksider
Bay
AoT
Splitter Cell
Red Steel
Dark Void
MAG
Mass Effect 2
No More Heroes
Mafia II
AVP

That's all i can remember. Its on a 1 table like sheet. All reps are suppose to allow T3G1F

Yeah you're right, it was a tiring day I meant MAG, but I typed Bioshock and said Bioshock at the EB :D

[GVRtrader]

Yeah you're right, it was a tiring day I meant MAG, but I typed Bioshock and said Bioshock at the EB :D

Hahaha... try again tomorrow i guess. MAG works till Monday (week after).;) Just goto metro if you don't trade often (or Pac center). Unless you get a bad rep, you'll get T4 = 99.99 towards LE or T3G1F.;)

Brentwood is a good location now too... same with lougheed.

Only 2 stores i avoid... GF (never have any promo but i do go there for T3G1F for listed games) and CC (no promo period!). CC wouldn't even honor 50% for MAG after they got the email (sent out yesterday morning, 1 of 2 emails sent yesterday)...:|

[Acid_]

Is that until this Monday or the next one. I don't mind CC, but yeah, no promos. I avoid Lougheed. Is that red head girl still there?

I may go to the pit meadows one tomorrow.

[GVRtrader]

Is that until this Monday or the next one. I don't mind CC, but yeah, no promos. I avoid Lougheed. Is that red head girl still there?

I may go to the pit meadows one tomorrow.

Haven't seen the red hair girl for a while but i have seen some lougheed reps @ other stores so i think they moved some reps. PM has some good reps too.

The promo is until 25th.

[mikka1989]

i hope they have similiar bonus credit promos for GOWIII when it gets near release date

[GVRtrader]

i hope they have similiar bonus credit promos for GOWIII when it gets near release date

Even if they do, it won't be nearly as hot... unless you think for some strange reason TIVs will hold until March and RP continues to have hot promo AND STOCK (seriously the stock in RP now is rather sad... some stores have a handful of games left). Not that i didn't contribute to that...

[greywolf501]

i hope they have similiar bonus credit promos for GOWIII when it gets near release date
They wouldn't have a bonus trade-in credit promo on GOWIII as it's a Gaming Guarantee title, don't have to explain how that would be abused to ****

[crazycoward]

There is no extra credit offer for Bioshock but you can do T3 G 69.99 credit towards it. Some reps will do T4 for 99.99 credit on LE (i never got the T4 for 109.99 credit as reported by one other RFDer). I listed the ones that did this for me in GVR a few pages ago (too lazy to re-list).

The game is listed in their binder as T3G1F (the promo binder list). Other games listed (going from memory):
Darksider
Bay
AoT
Splitter Cell
Red Steel
Dark Void
MAG
Mass Effect 2
No More Heroes
Mafia II
AVP

That's all i can remember. Its on a 1 table like sheet. All reps are suppose to allow T3G1F

Clerk at EBgames metrotown offered 25% extra credit for bioshock 2 preorder. He said something about a competition where the clerk who gets the most bioshock 2 preorders gets something.

[LIVE DEREK]

i saw someone today at EB buying a used tiger woods 07 for the wii for 34.99 and also got the $2 disc guarantee... damn.. $42 for 07... wow lol.. some older man got it




Yeah that was me....:o

[firebelly]

can anyone find the latest tiv for borderlands for ps3 :)

tried phone but they refused to tell, both of EBGs here

[Darkmatter]

Clerk at EBgames metrotown offered 25% extra credit for bioshock 2 preorder. He said something about a competition where the clerk who gets the most bioshock 2 preorders gets something.

I can also confirm that I was given this promo as well. Even though he was looking at my account and saw that I already have a copy on PO. 25% extra credit on any game traded in towards PO of Bioshock 2. Not quite as good as 50% towards MAG obviously. Haven't decided if I'm going to switch Bioshock to something else and try to find games that are worth getting the extra 25% on.

My rep didn't list any restrictions on price of game, so maybe if you've got some sub turds that you don't know what to do with this could be a good way to unload them for even a small credit boost.

[dragonduck]

deadspace ps3 did work for eb trade 3 yesterday >:(

[mikka1989]

what's so special about that bioshock 2 LE? its priced at 110.79 at ebg

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Bio2SE_contents1LG.jpg

[LIVE DEREK]

what's so special about that bioshock 2 LE? its priced at 110.79 at ebg

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Bio2SE_contents1LG.jpg



As a collector and gaming enthusiast I can tell you that this is one of the best SE/LE/Collectors editions ever.

I will be picking this up for sure.......Maybe 2...one to open.....one to only look at and add to my museum.

[braveblade]

Is soul carlibur 4 ps3 dead? Can somone confirm?

edit: I called EB. Soul carlibur 4 ps3 is dead, only $7.

[obesepenguin]

as a collector and gaming enthusiast i can tell you that this is one of the best se/le/collectors editions ever.

agreed! :D
+1

[easterclause]

agreed! :D
+1

Agreed +2.

The real draw for me is the soundtrack to BS2 on CD. Then you get the soundtrack to BS1 on Vinyl, a few rolled up posters,a 168 page hardcover artbook, and I think a bonus dvd.

My Rogers clearance bin had plenty of My Personal Weightloss Coach *plans trip*.

[Darkmatter]

Did an early morning run.

Jan 16th 2010
Xbox 360
HAWX - $17
Too Human - $8
Gears 2 - $12 (I think)

PS3
Lego Rockband - $26
Mirror's Edge - $7

[mikka1989]

gears of war 2 is slowly going down, from 22 or 20 2 weeks ago

[SigBro]

Did a run this morning. Here's the TIV's:


BBV:
Gi Joe - PS3 - $33


EB:
Afro Samurai - 360 - $12
Riddick - 360 - $12
QoS - PS3 - $16

Did a T3 for BF:BC2

[civicb]

Did an early morning run.

Jan 16th 2010
Xbox 360
HAWX - $17
Too Human - $8
Gears 2 - $12 (I think)

PS3
Lego Rockband - $26
Mirror's Edge - $7

oh man... It means gear1 is no good?!

[benji82]

Which rep did you get? There's 3 female reps and only 1 is cute... i hope you didn't find the other 2 cute!:razz: She has a BF already tho (a gamer, we actually played a few games of MW2 online... she games too for reference) and is very chatty. She also allowed me to combine TMGM + T3 last year (around oct). Also update... Pac center is virtually the same as metro and might be easier to get to (i actually found it better to take the sky train there... downtown traffic is going to be hell the next 6 weeks lol).

hmmm i think she said her name was megan when I called to ask about my missing edge card... haha yeah at the time there were only 2 chicks but the other one was well let's say older and well not really the prettiest girl at the dance :lol: too bad about the bf though well for all the single guys. i always knew i had to marry a chick that was cool with video games... my wife isn't a huge gamer but we play wii and the odd rpg here and there... she even liked watching uncharted 1 and 2 like the commerical. only thing she isn't cool with is ultra violent games and me playing NHL or sports games. can't win em all i guess! anyway, i digress...

yeah metro is out of the way for me but pacific centre is close as i work downtown lol only thing is i get downtown after it's closed and am off work before it opens! ahhh and yeah the olympics r gonna be crazy. supposed to be rush hour traffic basically from 7am to midnight apparently >:(

gonna go to RC today though and trade in LBP and MSG4 for the MAG PO. Even though RC is strict, they usually honour the active promos.

[La Fleur]

I think tivs are dropping across the board this wknd but only slight increments. Can confirm gi's hoe is 33 and ninja turtles also dropped 3 dollars in tiv

sacred no longer in system at bb, might be ymmv

Anyone denied using turds for mag promo? I would love to use up some sub 8's for it

[belowzeros]

gears of war 2 is slowly going down, from 22 or 20 2 weeks ago

Well with probably close a thousand copies traded you can't really blame them ;)

[United11]

Did 2 more T3 this morning.

I definitely underestimated the amount of DS garbage around.

Staples is a gold mine. Picked up these for $9.99:

GI Joe x2 - $16 TIV
Zenses x2 - $12 TIV
and
Igor - Wii - $12 tiv??? not sure but qualifies.

All three are good for 3for1.

Also picked up Rock Band Unplugged for $7.47 at Staples, which is still good for Trade 3 also - but I kept it for myself.

Bourne is still good today for $12 at EB

[pete]

microplay tivs:
Brutal Legend $30 ($20 cash)
Afro Samurai $12 (not sure cash)
Prince of Persia $9 ($7.50 cash)

[braveblade]

Did 2 more T3 this morning.

I definitely underestimated the amount of DS garbage around.

Staples is a gold mine. Picked up these for $9.99:

GI Joe x2 - $16 TIV
Zenses x2 - $12 TIV
and
Igor - Wii - $12 tiv??? not sure but qualifies.

All three are good for 3for1.

Also picked up Rock Band Unplugged for $7.47 at Staples, which is still good for Trade 3 also - but I kept it for myself.

Bourne is still good today for $12 at EB

You sure GI JOE is only 16? I called yesterday and the rep told me GI JOE ps3 is 26.

[yoda12320]

You sure GI JOE is only 16? I called yesterday and the rep told me GI JOE ps3 is 26.

Think he means ds version which is on sale at bestbuy 25% off clearance sale this week :)

[civicb]

Guys just got the tivs for gears1 is still holding at $12, flips yours asap.

[easterclause]

I jsut called an EB to inquire about new T3's, the guy just read off the list to me...but some titles that are not on the posters in EB Stores are Ruse, Dark Void, Command and Conquer 4, and Super Monkey Ball. There were a couple others, but he read them quickly. So if you want those, inquire at your EB, they should be T3able!

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Was at an EB today you would think RESISTANCE 2 was the hottest new release, there are about 30-40 of them, on the top row 4-5 cases deep, marked as $54.99

Then I thought of RFD, and smiled a little inside.

[LIVE DEREK]

Another good day.....Wend against Balonis' NO CASH rule and spent a total of $30...........however with that I got.....

2x Darksiders one PS3 one 360
FF13 PO
MAG PO

All previous are still holding and a couple that I have not seen on here for a bit are that qualify are.....

Spiderman Web of Shadows...360
Bond Quantum...360


Now BBV is only giving $20 for Wolverine......and
giving $30 for GI Joe both 360

I few other observations that people may or may NOT know........

When doing trades at RP when you are getting games there......do it in ONE TRANSACTION as you save the tax by doing it this way.

RP puts out more used games on Sundays.....these are games that were previously for rent.......so Sunday or Monday is a good day to raid.


Once again the Gamestop on Woodlawn is amazing.......the Manager told me to bring all of my games there and he does not care....
He will only tell me to stop if head office says something........no manuals...no worries......scratched......phew....who cares..........This is THE store to deal at.

He is a younger guy at 26........wants as many trades as can be brought to him and will work with you to give you the best deals possible......bought a total of 5 Dark Siders there already......He love it.

So in total I traded about 15 games today..........

At the end of the day........I had 4 more games spent $30 cash and got $4.53 extra on my edge card.........Another AMAZING day.

[belowzeros]

Darksiders finally dropped at bbv down to 35 now

[easterclause]

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[got_it_4_cheap]

Was at an EB today you would think RESISTANCE 2 was the hottest new release, there are about 30-40 of them, on the top row 4-5 cases deep, marked as $54.99

Then I thought of RFD, and smiled a little inside.

hehe :D

[La Fleur]

Bbv definitely adjusted lots of tivs today
will update later

fs continues to amaze with how much they blow. Almost every new release is 20 to 25 tiv and everything else is under 8 tiv with a few exceptions. Also update that later

lots of cheap games at Wally world but not sure if they qualify

[LIVE DEREK]

Crap. I spent 28 bucks for 1x L4D1 and 1x Wolverine..hmm...I suppose it's still worth trading in to BBV for the 20 bucks. I think I have 10 bucks there, I can maybe get 2x14.99 games and use them with L4D1 and get another game.

Argh and BBV is only giving 35 for Darksiders? I'd better sell that one off quick then. Yeesh.


Settle down there crazy.........trade in Darksiders at RP for $40 and get 4 more games.......I would just do GI Joe at EB now as if you do T2 they give you $25.

[jEnkinsX]

Was at an EB today you would think RESISTANCE 2 was the hottest new release, there are about 30-40 of them, on the top row 4-5 cases deep, marked as $54.99

Then I thought of RFD, and smiled a little inside.

For something like this, for me Tenchu comes to mind...

[NonStopInTheMix]

Bbv definitely adjusted lots of tivs today
will update later

fs continues to amaze with how much they blow. Almost every new release is 20 to 25 tiv and everything else is under 8 tiv with a few exceptions. Also update that later

lots of cheap games at Wally world but not sure if they qualify

Yeah, I laugh every week when i see the bb/fs flyer saying GET UP TO $40 ON YOUR USED GAMES! :lol:

*waves at everyone*
nice to be back on RFD, looks like i dropped in a bit too late to do this rogers promo though... im assuming an old thread im reading on rogers 2/40 is over as well? :(

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Yeah, I laugh every week when i see the bb/fs flyer saying GET UP TO $40 ON YOUR USED GAMES! :lol:

*waves at everyone*
nice to be back on RFD, looks like i dropped in a bit too late to do this rogers promo though... im assuming an old thread im reading on rogers 2/40 is over as well? :(

WB NSITM. 2/40 is long over. Used 19.99 and under BOGO at RP is pretty well cleaned out at this point in most major urban centers I'm guessing, but still ongoing to the 25th of January I believe. So there could be some restock, or you might find stores with some left overs.

[Acid_]

Another good day.....Wend against Balonis' NO CASH rule and spent a total of $30...........however with that I got.....

2x Darksiders one PS3 one 360
FF13 PO
MAG PO

All previous are still holding and a couple that I have not seen on here for a bit are that qualify are.....

Spiderman Web of Shadows...360
Bond Quantum...360


Now BBV is only giving $20 for Wolverine......and
giving $30 for GI Joe both 360

I few other observations that people may or may NOT know........

When doing trades at RP when you are getting games there......do it in ONE TRANSACTION as you save the tax by doing it this way.

RP puts out more used games on Sundays.....these are games that were previously for rent.......so Sunday or Monday is a good day to raid.


Once again the Gamestop on Woodlawn is amazing.......the Manager told me to bring all of my games there and he does not care....
He will only tell me to stop if head office says something........no manuals...no worries......scratched......phew....who cares..........This is THE store to deal at.

He is a younger guy at 26........wants as many trades as can be brought to him and will work with you to give you the best deals possible......bought a total of 5 Dark Siders there already......He love it.

So in total I traded about 15 games today..........

At the end of the day........I had 4 more games spent $30 cash and got $4.53 extra on my edge card.........Another AMAZING day.

What's up with that. I mean good for you that you have access to an EB like that, but you have and EB like this and then there's the Lougheed stink eye. What gives??


Yeah, I laugh every week when i see the bb/fs flyer saying GET UP TO $40 ON YOUR USED GAMES! :lol:

*waves at everyone*
nice to be back on RFD, looks like i dropped in a bit too late to do this rogers promo though... im assuming an old thread im reading on rogers 2/40 is over as well? :(

The 2 for 40 at RP was only at the beginning of the month and you needed a coupon.

The BOGO at RP is getting picked over, but you might be able to find some to trade at EB for T2 or T3. Bourne 360, Too Human and Wolverine are good BOGOs that trade >=8 at EB.

[Firestorm]

what's so special about that bioshock 2 LE? its priced at 110.79 at ebg

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Bio2SE_contents1LG.jpg
Google it. Vinyl Record + Art Book + some other stuff I believe.

Heads up on Bioshock 2, but if you're looking for the PC version, it will likely go up on Steam and will have a four-pack according to some sources. This will be next week. If they do a 10% pre-order discount, that's $35 CAD per person. or $39ish if they don't do 10% off. Probably better than wasting a T3.

[easterclause]

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[easterclause]

Hey fellas, just back from EB, some :razz:and >:( news:

>:( News:
NBA Live 09 (PS3)- $7
NFL HeadCoach (PS4- $7

:razz: News:
Gears 2- $12
Wolverine-?
Too Human-?(holding at current tiv)
Bond-?(holding at current tiv)
RB6: V2-?(holding at current tiv)

Extra :cheesygri News:

For those who know pardon me. The Manager and AM at my local EB pushed me to pre-order Bioshock 2. one reason was b/c whichever EB store in the province sells the most PO or copies of BS2 get a new tv, not sure how big but thats the first reason. The second Im sure most people are aware of is the deal for PO BS2. All your trades get bumped up an extra 25%, long story short all the games bumped up (turds incl). I got DI LE , RDR paid in full and 47.51 left over in GC, so I got 1400 XBL points and paid of the rest of BC2.
After the bad news turned good, EB didn't have the LE BC2? Does anyone know why the don't have it in thier system?
Overall good for just having to put 5 dollars on BO2, haven't played the first but theres enough chatter on here to assume I should try it out.

The 25 percent should only have applied to games traded towards Bioshock 2. Clearly your CSR made an error in you favour allowing you to get more games with the extra credit.

[lcdps3]

is the wolverine everyone is talking about the 360 version or the ps3 one?

[JnJosh]

Brought in 5 games for the ps3, all hovering around 7 bucks, after the extra credit, as it was going towards MAG, I somehow paid it off.

Games were;

Bionic Commando, Mobile Suit Gundam Crossfire, Socom, Brothers in Arms, and Pure.

All 7 bucks, but 10.50 after bump. Also switched my ME2 to my ME2 collectors or limited or whatever and paid a couple games off. Its only 10$ more and sounds like it isn't really worth it but whatever.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

is the wolverine everyone is talking about the 360 version or the ps3 one?

either afaik.

[boondock]

The 25 percent should only have applied to games traded towards Bioshock 2. Clearly your CSR made an error in you favour allowing you to get more games with the extra credit.

Well the manager was right behind him, so if it was a problem I'm sure it would have been changed. The loophole is simple, when you trade in all your games, pre-order BO2 and they should include the extra 25% it. The CSR was the Asst. Manager and not some noob, so Im sure like LIVE DEREK's experience at his EB, they are attempting to sway customers. Again, they told me to PO it, I wasn't even thinking of getting it. I wouldn't have known about it if they didn't tell me about it.

YMMV on this, but like I said it was a Manager and AM pushing to get the PO then the AM doing the extra 25%.

[balonis]

alright guys
i have left 4 dead 2. How can I turn this one game into 5 games?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

alright guys
i have left 4 dead 2. How can I turn this one game into 5 games?

With a large knife? :D

[CyniC-]

EB GAMES:
Ninja Gaiden 2 X360 - >$8 TIV
Last Remnant X360 - >$8 TIV

[lcdps3]

gears 2 is 17

i traded it in a few minutes ago

[civicb]

gears 2 is 17

i traded it in a few minutes ago

+1.

EB tivs jan 16

Gears 1 - $12
Gears 2 - $17
H.A.W.X. (360) - $16
Bourne (360) - $12

another PO of GOWIII, and u guys make me broke :twisted:

[GVRtrader]

alright guys
i have left 4 dead 2. How can I turn this one game into 5 games?

Easy... B1G1F on 9.99 titles!;)

Or an alternative... try a chain saw?

[fightbriz]

EB GAMES:
Ninja Gaiden 2 X360 - >$8 TIV
Last Remnant X360 - >$8 TIV

do these games usually stay at $8 or will they keep dropping? will it drop lower than $8 in a month from now?

[wing00]

Jan 16th/2010

EB

Left 4 Dead - GOTY (360) - $15

[lcdps3]

one last question for the day:

does gow3 have the gaming guarantee thing? i remember reading it but not sure if it stills holds if i preordered now

[Parth]

^ Yes it does.

As of January 15th:
Halo Wars - XBOX360: $25
Fable 2 - XBOX360: $22

As of January 16th:
Prince of Persia - XBOX360: $12
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 - XBOX360: $12
Ninja Gaiden II - XBOX360: $15
Too Human - XBOX360: $8
Rise of the Argonauts - XBOX360: $12 or $15 (I think $12)
Unreal Tournament 3 - PS3: $7
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Wii: $7
My Weight Loss Coach - NDS: $12

All TIVs are EB Games.

For those that care, my weight loss coach is $5 at tscc. There are still plenty of stores with stock in the GTA.

[braveblade]

Ok, I think I finally done all the trades. RP and BBV in the city don't have any cheap and eliglible games left. So in total, by spending $300, I got ps3 120g + gow collection + LBP GOTY + UC2 + Darksiders + Pre oder for GOW3 + Pre order for FF13 + Pre order for Battlefield 2 + Pre order for MAG + $100 credit left on edge card.
Also, just want to let everyone know, EB has another AMAZING offer right now. By trading 2 games, you will have a REUSABLE bag FOR FREE!:D

[CyniC-]

do these games usually stay at $8 or will they keep dropping? will it drop lower than $8 in a month from now?

It depends on the games. For these 2, my "experience" tells me that they'll be good for maybe a week or so... no one knows for sure - the best bet is to trade them in NOW while you can! You snooze you lose type of deal. Most games tend to drop... then revive over time... then drop... it's cyclical.

[Acid_]

Ok, I think I finally done all the trades. RP and BBV in the city don't have any cheap and eliglible games left. So in total, by spending $300, I got ps3 120g + gow collection + LBP GOTY + UC2 + Darksiders + Pre oder for GOW3 + Pre order for FF13 + Pre order for Battlefield 2 + Pre order for MAG + $100 credit left on edge card.
Also, just want to let everyone know, EB has another AMAZING offer right now. By trading 2 games, you will have a REUSABLE bag FOR FREE!:D

2 games for one bag eh? I think there are some on this forum that could easily create a circus tent out of bags at that rate.

[Acid_]

^ Yes it does.

As of January 15th:
Halo Wars - XBOX360: $25
Fable 2 - XBOX360: $22

As of January 16th:
Prince of Persia - XBOX360: $12
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 - XBOX360: $12
Ninja Gaiden II - XBOX360: $15
Too Human - XBOX360: $8
Rise of the Argonauts - XBOX360: $12 or $15 (I think $12)
Unreal Tournament 3 - PS3: $7
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Wii: $7
My Weight Loss Coach - NDS: $12

All TIVs are EB Games.

For those that care, my weight loss coach is $5 at tscc. There are still plenty of stores with stock in the GTA.

Thanks for the current list. It's getting hard to find qualifiers at RP and BBV.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

2 games for one bag eh? I think there are some on this forum that could easily create a circus tent out of bags at that rate.

What's the TIV of a reusable bag? :lol:;) Can you T3 used bags Get 1 new free?

[domo325]

Here are some more random TIVs at EB..

ps3
Surf's up - $7
Warhawk - $7

360
Enchanted Arms - $7
Kingdom Under Fire Circle of Doom - $4

wii
Elebits - $7
Warioware Smooth Moves - $30 (on most wanted list)

[mitsui]

Also, just want to let everyone know, EB has another AMAZING offer right now. By trading 2 games, you will have a REUSABLE bag FOR FREE!:D

The girl at RC charged me $0.01 for the reusable bag and didn't credit me back!!!

i got robbed>:(

[Acid_]

What's the TIV of a reusable bag? :lol:;) Can you T3 used bags Get 1 new free?

I think you can get three super store bags or two toys r us bags for one brand new EB bag. If the trade in bags have any scratches you may have to pay $3 refurb fee, YMMV.



The girl at RC charged me $0.01 for the reusable bag and didn't credit me back!!!

i got robbed>:(

They were charging a buck or two a couple of weeks ago.

[Penny-Pincher]

January 16th, 2010:

EB Games
Xbox 360:
Assassin's Creed II - $40
Halo Wars - $24

[La Fleur]

Brought in 5 games for the ps3, all hovering around 7 bucks, after the extra credit, as it was going towards MAG, I somehow paid it off.

Games were;

Bionic Commando, Mobile Suit Gundam Crossfire, Socom, Brothers in Arms, and Pure.

All 7 bucks, but 10.50 after bump. Also switched my ME2 to my ME2 collectors or limited or whatever and paid a couple games off. Its only 10$ more and sounds like it isn't really worth it but whatever.

Yea, ignore the paper posters, sub turds work for this promo. Unless you get a strict rep, just tell them to scan and it'll work.

Kind of a toss, could use one $40 most wanted title and pay off MAG one to one, or use up some sub turds to clean out the ol' game room and pay for it that way. Considering you'd need around 5 borderline 7 tiv ones, might not be worth it, unless those 5 cost less than $10 a pop. In which case, Brothers is probably the cheapest ($10 at some places) while the others are all around $15.

I suppose if these games are bought using RP's BOGO and the trade in for them is not good elsewhere, this is still a decent alternative. Thinking about it, I doubt any of them have an ok tiv anywhere . . . maybe at MP, but that's YMMV. Worst part is that a lot of borderline $7 can be found cheap, BUT, they are for 360 and Wii. This promo definitely lends itself better to using a high tiv game.

[Haz]

EB Games
NFS:Shift 360 - $31

[greenbelt0102]

Traded a few games today:

EB
360 - Halo Wars - $24
360 - Fable 2 - $21
360 - Riddick - $12
360 - Bourne Conspiracy - $12
360 - Afro Samurai - $12
WII - HS Musical Sing It - $12

Rogers
360 - Darksiders - $40
360 - Dragon Age - $26.50
360 - Tekken 6 - $8.50 (did not trade...duh)

BBV
360 - Dragon Age - $42
360 - GI Joe - $30
360 - Tekken 6 - $35

[La Fleur]

Here are some more random TIVs at EB..

ps3
Surf's up - $7
Warhawk - $7

360
Enchanted Arms - $7
Kingdom Under Fire Circle of Doom - $4

wii
Elebits - $7
Warioware Smooth Moves - $30 (on most wanted list)


Wow, this one dove . . . I could have sworn I saw it at $10 tiv a few days ago. Oh well, I'll see if I can use it for MP's T3 instead. I found a nice little turd today for super cheap, so that makes me feel better about this loss.

FS tivs

pretty much anything new is 20-25 . . . so sad

AC2 - 20
Left 4 Dead 2 - 20
Borderlands - 18
B.Legend - 20
Bioshock 2 will be 22.80 to start, Mass Effect 2 is at 40 right now
Dynasty Warriors is still like 25 something

Modern Warfare 1 360 is $8
Armored Turd, one of the greats of this era, has finally laid to rest at $7. No longer $18 and 22.80 for those 2.

Might post some more later if I remember, but really, 75% were under $9 and most of the big ones are not worth trading, while the middle range tivs are mainly obscure games and since there is no T3 at FS, kind of useless info.

[benji82]

EB 3pm pst

MGS4 is 12
LBP is 27

question, i was reading somewhere in this thread or the MAG thread that once your TIV reaches 40 i would get MAG for free? is this YMMV or how the promo works?! cuz LBP with 50% is 40.50... should i have gotten a GC for 12 bucks for MSG4 and only needed LPB to qualify for the MAG promo? or am i way off base?

ahh, i just need to PO FF13 and i'll prob take a break from the TIV scene. I've been in the loop for under a week and i'm already exhausted lol

[supreme_sole]

Darn should of traded in Halo Wars

Traded in GOW 2 for 16 bucks today

[iamlilc]

EB 3pm pst

MGS4 is 12
LBP is 27

question, i was reading somewhere in this thread or the MAG thread that once your TIV reaches 40 i would get MAG for free? is this YMMV or how the promo works?! cuz LBP with 50% is 40.50... should i have gotten a GC for 12 bucks for MSG4 and only needed LPB to qualify for the MAG promo? or am i way off base?

ahh, i just need to PO FF13 and i'll prob take a break from the TIV scene. I've been in the loop for under a week and i'm already exhausted lol

You get 50% extra TIV towards MAG, so you would need 40 before the 50% not after..

[benji82]

You get 50% extra TIV towards MAG, so you would need 40 before the 50% not after..

ahhh that make sense. thanks for clearing it up. :cheesygri

[ChopSuey]

BTW, this would be a good time to trade in Fable 2 as the Platinum Hits version is out in the USA and should be in Canada soon. The Platinum Hits version have the DLCs included. Sells for $29.99 in the US.

http://www.amazon.com/Fable-2-Platinum-Hits-Xbox-360/dp/B002Q21X7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1263697644&sr=8-2

[mikka1989]

yes, i'd trade fable II in as fast as you can, with FS selling it for 15 the tiv will drop for sure

[GVRtrader]

EB 3pm pst

MGS4 is 12
LBP is 27

question, i was reading somewhere in this thread or the MAG thread that once your TIV reaches 40 i would get MAG for free? is this YMMV or how the promo works?! cuz LBP with 50% is 40.50... should i have gotten a GC for 12 bucks for MSG4 and only needed LPB to qualify for the MAG promo? or am i way off base?

ahh, i just need to PO FF13 and i'll prob take a break from the TIV scene. I've been in the loop for under a week and i'm already exhausted lol

You trade both and need to pay 1.50 + tax.

I'm getting bored of the loop too but i need to fill orders.:| Now at 45 Resonance of Fate PO (3rd most, both 360 and PS3 combined) and i still need 6 more.:evil:

[La Fleur]

You trade both and need to pay 1.50 + tax.

I'm getting bored of the loop too but i need to fill orders.:| Now at 45 Resonance of Fate PO (3rd most, both 360 and PS3 combined) and i still need 6 more.:evil:

Fill orders for who?:confused:

[FearLess]

alright guys
i have left 4 dead 2. How can i turn this one game into 5 games?

lol

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[greywolf501]

Rogers wouldn't accept a game in the shrinkwrap, even though I dropped ~350 bucks there the last two months and they all know me. So I drove to Merivale and opened there and told them I'd opened it in their parking lot. Haha.

Anyways

Darksiders (RP) - 40


I'm really ****ing annoyed at how you have to pay tax on games you buy with that credit, same as at BBV. Why can't they do things like at EB? I'm just inclined to trade in my new games now and just get a Blackberry (if I can) instead of buying/renting games or movies with it.

Got 21 for Wolverine at BBV, paid a buck or two off a gift card and was able to get Naruto Broken Bond, which is worth 16 or 17 at EB and more with the 25% or 50%. Great deal for me.

If you make your purchases in the same transaction as your trade, you don't pay tax, it's been repeated hundreds of time in this thread.

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[Avenger]

EB Today:
Viking ps3 - $7
Tomb Raider Underworld PS3 - $7
Endwar ps3 - .85
Gran Turismo Prologue ps3 - $14
Little Big Planet (regular) ps3 - $27
Afro Samurai 360 - $12
Stormrise PS3 - $15
Trauma Centre Wii - $15
HAWX 360 - $16

Did a Trade 4 for $100 off a ps3 slim, then traded in the 2 games that I got for free with it for $41 credit, making my cost $226 - $41, plus the $30 I spent getting the 4 games to trade :)

[Peroxide]

What's the current GG at EBGames?

Got some low 10s I might trade in for a GG or maybe a PS3...

[the_fm]

What's the current GG at EBGames?

Got some low 10s I might trade in for a GG or maybe a PS3...

God of War 3. it's the only GG coming up, as far as i know

[Peroxide]

God of War 3. it's the only GG coming up, as far as i know

Thanks! :)

[Longobongo]

the Trade2+9.99-19.99 promo only applies to new releases right? Can I do it for GoW 3 or Bioshock 2?

[Setz]

Anyone have any clue what the TIV of Demon's Souls is?

[La Fleur]

the Trade2+9.99-19.99 promo only applies to new releases right? Can I do it GoW 3 or Bioshock 2?

It applies to select games ONCE they are released. Should be a list of them in their book. Unfortunately, it's only for games already out like MW2, Dragon Age, as a couple examples or games coming out this month. Not all Jan. releases are on it. Only ones I know of are: Darksiders, Bayonetta, Army of 2 and Dark Void. However, if for some reason your local EB throws a sticker on Mass Effect 2 or MAG or some other Jan release, it might be the store's own discrection to add their own T2 plus X. Right now, you're better off doing a trade 3 for Bio or GOW3, or risk plummeting tivs when they do release.

[the_fm]

It applies to select games ONCE they are released. Should be a list of them in their book. Unfortunately, it's only for games already out like MW2, Dragon Age, as a couple examples or games coming out this month. Not all Jan. releases are on it. Only ones I know of are: Darksiders, Bayonetta, Army of 2 and Dark Void. However, if for some reason your local EB throws a sticker on Mass Effect 2 or MAG or some other Jan release, it might be the store's own discrection to add their own T2 plus X. Right now, you're better off doing a trade 3 for Bio or GOW3, or risk plummeting tivs when they do release.

ME2 is part of the trade 1 or 2 + $xx but the promo ends tomorrow. i know Dante's Inferno is part of the trade 2 + $19.99. i saw the cardboard promo

[La Fleur]

ME2 is part of the trade 1 or 2 + $xx but the promo ends tomorrow. i know Dante's Inferno is part of the trade 2 + $19.99. i saw the cardboard promo

You're right . . . I saw the poster today too. Didn't see the Dante's one. Really, only worth IMO if it's T2 and 9.99 or T2 and 14.99, since if you're paying 19.99, you're not turd hunting hard enough.;)

[Longobongo]

ME2 is part of the trade 1 or 2 + $xx but the promo ends tomorrow. i know Dante's Inferno is part of the trade 2 + $19.99. i saw the cardboard promo

wait, so tmw (Sunday) is the last day for the T2 promos or just towards ME2?

[zeeyah]

You're right . . . I saw the poster today too. Didn't see the Dante's one. Really, only worth IMO if it's T2 and 9.99 or T2 and 14.99, since if you're paying 19.99, you're not turd hunting hard enough.;)

The value is all the same. Essentially the 9.99 vs 19.99 is the difference in MSRP. You pay T2 + 9.99 for a 59.99 game, or T2 + 19.99 for a 69.99 game. Either way, your two games are traded in at $25 each.

[the_fm]

wait, so tmw (Sunday) is the last day for the T2 promos or just towards ME2?

only for ME2

[game_fanatic]

Has anyone done a T2 + $29.99 for the Xbox 360 ME2 LE? (Wow, lots of acronyms!)

[yoda12320]

Has anyone done a T2 + $29.99 for the Xbox 360 ME2 LE? (Wow, lots of acronyms!)

Well you could do is do t2 and pay 19.99 then go in a day later on the same day later on and say you want to upgrade to LE which should be possible with a cooperative csr and pay 11.30 to get LE.

[FearLess]

Has anyone done a T2 + $29.99 for the Xbox 360 ME2 LE? (Wow, lots of acronyms!)

i did a T3 + 4.99$ for ME2 LE xbox360
( they bump all 3 game at 25$ so i just paid 4.99$ extra )

[yoda12320]

i did a T3 + 4.99$ for ME2 LE xbox360
( they bump all 3 game at 25$ so i just paid 4.99$ extra )

Wow Awesome CSR b/c that makes no sense lol.

[braveblade]

i did a T3 + 4.99$ for ME2 LE xbox360
( they bump all 3 game at 25$ so i just paid 4.99$ extra )

Oh man, why are you always so lucky? First 24 copies, then this? Man, you should visit casino if you have free time.:;)

[FearLess]

Wow Awesome CSR b/c that makes no sense lol.

they did it for 2 other game

resident evil gold ps3 they bump all 3 game at 25$ each and gave me back 20.01 on edge card :D
+
super street fighter 4 ps3 2 they bump 2 game at 25$ each and gave me back 5.01 on edge card

[FearLess]

Oh man, why are you always so lucky? First 24 copies, then this? Man, you should visit casino if you have free time.:;)

i was lucky again coz today i got they chance ot get 6 more copy of nba 09 at 5.96$ each ( this is 42 copy total im getting since last 3 week)

[game_fanatic]

Well you could do is do t2 and pay 19.99 then go in a day later on the same day later on and say you want to upgrade to LE which should be possible with a cooperative csr and pay 11.30 to get LE.
Hmm good point! I'll see if that works out for me. I already have a copy of ME2 coming from EA, but I definitely want the extras given the limited availability of the first ME collector's edition.

i did a T3 + 4.99$ for ME2 LE xbox360
( they bump all 3 game at 25$ so i just paid 4.99$ extra )
I don't imagine I'll be that lucky, but it won't hurt to ask! Thanks!

Another quick question; does the TIV bump for Bioshock 2 work if you've done a T3 for it? Planning on doing a T3 tomorrow, so I'd like to trade in the three games, and then trade in two additional games to upgrade to the LE. Anybody tried that yet?

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[FearLess]

Hmm good point! I'll see if that works out for me. I already have a copy of ME2 coming from EA, but I definitely want the extras given the limited availability of the first ME collector's edition.

I don't imagine I'll be that lucky, but it won't hurt to ask! Thanks!

Another quick question; does the TIV bump for Bioshock 2 work if you've done a T3 for it? Planning on doing a T3 tomorrow, so I'd like to trade in the three games, and then trade in two additional games to upgrade to the LE. Anybody tried that yet?

for bioshock 2 ps3 bring any 3 ps3 game and they bump it to 25$ each or if your game tiv is more then 25$ they give you 25% more credit adding to the T3

nba 09 tiv 26$ + 6.50$ (25% extra) 32.50$tiv for it + T3 bump 25$ each (75$) 107.50$ + 2.49$ you need to paid

[game_fanatic]

for bioshock 2 ps3 bring any 3 ps3 game and they bump it to 25$ each or if your game tiv is more then 25$ they give you 25% more credit adding to the T3

nba 09 tiv 26$ + 6.50$ (25% extra) 32.50$tiv for it + T3 bump 25$ each (75$) 107.50$ + 2.49$ you need to paid

Ahhh so the 25% bump only works for PS3 games eh? Tragic.

[FearLess]

Ahhh so the 25% bump only works for PS3 games eh? Tragic.

yup only for ps3 game

25% extra toward bioshock 2
and
50% extra credit toward MAG

[game_fanatic]

yup only for ps3 game

25% extra toward bioshock 2
and
50% extra credit toward MAG

Alrighty, thanks for clarification. If everything goes A-OK, I'll be trading in Halo Wars, Fable 2 and Gears 2 for a PO on Bioshock 2 LE (360) and using Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia and Grand Theft Auto 4 for a pre-order on the ME2 LE. I also have a copy of Armored Core 4 for the PS3, does my copy of Bioshock 2 have to be on the PS3 for the 25% TIV bump to apply, or just the game I'm trading in?

[GStrike-]

If I were to PO a game can I pick it up at another location or would I have to go back to the location of where I PO the game?

[game_fanatic]

Uh no.


For MAG, it is ONLY PS3 games that get the 50% bump.

For BIOSHOCK 2, it is EVERYTHING that gets the 25% bump.

Whoa whoa whoa, this changes everything! Clarification, anyone?

[LIVE DEREK]

i was lucky again coz today i got they chance ot get 6 more copy of nba 09 at 5.96$ each ( this is 42 copy total im getting since last 3 week)


I hope that it is true....but without a receipt not many of us will actually believe you........even though you have little reason to lie.

[La Fleur]

Whoa whoa whoa, this changes everything! Clarification, anyone?

Yes, Bioshock is not excluded to PS3 trade titles . . . I think that would piss a lot of 360 people off:razz:

[FearLess]

here for some of you to see i got all my game bump to 25$ each
+ even got some credit back :twisted::D:D:twisted:

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7397/img0981v.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/img0981v.jpg/)

[belowzeros]

here for some of you to see i got all my game bump to 25$ each
+ even got some credit back :twisted::D:D:twisted:

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7397/img0981v.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/img0981v.jpg/)


I think he means the NBA receipts...so far they are MIA :)

the ones you posted have no 42x NBA on them or even 1x >.>

[game_fanatic]

Yes, Bioshock is not excluded to PS3 trade titles . . . I think that would piss a lot of 360 people off:razz:

Beautyy, thanks easter and La Fleur! Here's hoping the wife's first trade-in experience goes off without a hitch!

edit: one last question (bear with me!) but does EB adjust TIV's over weekends? I've heard reports that sometimes they do, sometimes they don't!

[goflamesgo]

here for some of you to see i got all my game bump to 25$ each
+ even got some credit back :twisted::D:D:twisted:


Well, we know you know how to post reciepts, can you please post us a copy of the NBA 09 receipts. That was an epic trade and all of us want to see how you got away with it.

[Peroxide]

I think he means the NBA receipts...so far they are MIA :)

the ones you posted have no 42x NBA on them or even 1x >.>

He's posting because it got the 25%/$25 bump on ME 2, MOH and a used SF4.

So it's 25% if it's over $25?

If I traded in Fallout 3 GOTY (40), Halo ODST (35) and Batman AA (27) I would get $127.50 for BioShock 3? (102+25%)

[FearLess]

He's posting because it got the 25%/$25 bump on ME 2, MOH and a used SF4.

So it's 25% if it's over $25?

If I traded in Fallout 3 GOTY (40), Halo ODST (35) and Batman AA (27) I would get $127.50 for BioShock 3? (102+25%)

correct

[FearLess]

I think he means the NBA receipts...so far they are MIA :)

the ones you posted have no 42x NBA on them or even 1x >.>

42?? not at once but total

here my last 2 receipt i got game + with price cant be beat :twisted:
nba 11 copy
too human 8 copy
riddick 4 copy
mlb 09 2 copy
afro samurai 9 copy
bourne supremacy 5 copy
and best 12 month xbox live for 32.50$

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9058/img0984n.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/img0984n.jpg/)


i got 39 receipt total ( for 211 games total: trade so far got 32 PO + 678$ credit + 1 xbox 360 elite + 1 ps3 120GB + DARKSIDER + army of two (2) + bayonetta)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2987/img0986ev.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/img0986ev.jpg/)

[FearLess]

Beautyy, thanks easter and La Fleur! Here's hoping the wife's first trade-in experience goes off without a hitch!

edit: one last question (bear with me!) but does EB adjust TIV's over weekends? I've heard reports that sometimes they do, sometimes they don't!

yes they do

nba 09 was 27$ tiv friday and drop to 26$ today (saturday)

[Ridha]

Jan 16
EB: Tekken 6 (PS3): $29

[belowzeros]

42?? not at once but total

here my last 2 receipt i got game + with price cant be beat :twisted:
nba 11 copy
too human 8 copy
riddick 4 copy
mlb 09 2 copy
afro samurai 9 copy
bourne supremacy 5 copy
and best 12 month xbox live for 32.50$

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9058/img0984n.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/img0984n.jpg/)


i got 39 receipt total ( for 211 games total all being trade)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2987/img0986ev.th.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/img0986ev.jpg/)


man alive, well done.

can't believe you got away with all that and continue, grats :)

[Grimcurse]

He's posting because it got the 25%/$25 bump on ME 2, MOH and a used SF4.

So it's 25% if it's over $25?

If I traded in Fallout 3 GOTY (40), Halo ODST (35) and Batman AA (27) I would get $127.50 for BioShock 3? (102+25%)

What if I do a T3 (69.99) + tiv 25% for the LE with a game of 30 tiv..

69.99 + 37.5 = 107.49 right?

Is that official (flyer) or are you guys just talking about your experience? I don't want to explain that to the CSR :confused:

[grappos13]

^ all thats left for fearless to show is his EB receipt that he did 24 copies of NBA 09 at one time for $27 credit each... show that, and u sir, are one lucky SOB lol...

i take it all those pricematching was done with the source?

maybe he knew someone that works at BB and would do the pricematches

[belowzeros]

maybe he knew someone that works at BB and would do the pricematches


it's gotta be something like that...if that was all different employees then man that is the dumbest BB on the planet. ..no ad, no online listing, no stock to PM against, clearance item, yadda yadda...

so 70ish PO Fearless? nice stuff :)

[FearLess]

What if I do a T3 (69.99) + tiv 25% for the LE with a game of 30 tiv..

69.99 + 37.5 = 107.49 right?

Is that official (flyer) or are you guys just talking about your experience? I don't want to explain that to the CSR :confused:

the 25% extra it not in a flyer but ebgames store receive a memo today so just ask to supervisor and if he denied tell him to look at his email.

it happen to me they denied and told them to look they email and voila he saw the notice and did it

[FearLess]

it's gotta be something like that...if that was all different employees then man that is the dumbest BB on the planet. ..no ad, no online listing, no stock to PM against, clearance item, yadda yadda...

so 70ish PO Fearless? nice stuff :)

:D it all luck that all

btw TIV 17 jan.

x360
afro 12$
too human 8$
riddick 12$
pop 12$
50 CENT 20$

ps3
mlb 09 the show 21$
nba 09 inside 26$
RE 5 26$
AC 1 10$

[GVRtrader]

it's gotta be something like that...if that was all different employees then man that is the dumbest BB on the planet. ..no ad, no online listing, no stock to PM against, clearance item, yadda yadda...

so 70ish PO Fearless? nice stuff :)

That has to be a record for biggest purchase via PM... i don't think i ever exceeded buying 20 of the same titles in 1 transaction (with or without PM!). Next month, i'm going to hit MTL instead of GTA...:|

[grappos13]

lol @ how nba 09 went down $1

didnt do anything today.. was at a rogers while my chinese food was being made but nothing worth while there.. a couple 24.99 titles but no good 19.99 or less titles to go with it... maybe riddicks with no cases but then those r only good for straight credit... not worth all the hasle to gain $10-15 EB credit

probably go and do some 25% bioshock 2 pre-orders since i dont have any and i have a bunch of AC2 360 to get rid of

[GVRtrader]

lol @ how nba 09 went down $1

didnt do anything today.. was at a rogers while my chinese food was being made but nothing worth while there.. a couple 24.99 titles but no good 19.99 or less titles to go with it... maybe riddicks with no cases but then those r only good for straight credit... not worth all the hasle to gain $10-15 EB credit

probably go and do some 25% bioshock 2 pre-orders since i dont have any and i have a bunch of AC2 360 to get rid of

You could just spend 5 bucks or less and grab a $5 game then use that case.;) You can print the art work without looking too hard too if that's an issue.

Also depending on store, some stores will have extra case and give those to you (BBV always have extra cases).;)

[mikka1989]

where the hell are you guys getting this nba live 09 game? i have NEVER seen this at any stores, new or used!

as for those BB pricematch receipts, thats awesome, usually its only ONE copy of each game they allow , not like 4 or 5, inside buddy?

[GVRtrader]

where the hell are you guys getting this nba live 09 game? i have NEVER seen this at any stores, new or used!

as for those BB pricematch receipts, thats awesome, usually its only ONE copy of each game they allow , not like 4 or 5, inside buddy?

They generally allow 2-4 on PM but if you start getting greedy, they will say limit 1. If you get a buddy to do it, you can do unlimited as they just need to change the unit price to change all the copies... but finding more than say 10 copies per store is pretty tough (at least GVR).

[jEnkinsX]

TIVS are still holding for most games. Maybe I should do a run tomorrow. Maybe 2-3 trades depending on the stock. Thanks for everyone that keeps updating this thread. Surely helped me and a lot of people around here.

As for Fearless' PM, my experience with BB when I tried PMing a game (Rygar) they limit me to 1! It's a good thing my GF was there and I said she wants to buy one too. It just sucked that, that night I traded 2 in @ BBV for 18 each then the next day dropped to 9 lol. Oh well.

It's been a good two weeks for everyone! All PO's that I want are done. Now I'm just trying to get either more PO's of GoW3 or get games that I didn't even consider gettin in the first place. Like MAG, Dark Void.

[GVRtrader]

It's been a good two weeks for everyone! All PO's that I want are done. Now I'm just trying to get either more PO's of GoW3 or get games that I didn't even consider gettin in the first place. Like MAG, Dark Void.

I wonder how much longer they will hold or rather or not it matters (as the stock is now ~85-90% gone).

[benji82]

You trade both and need to pay 1.50 + tax.

I'm getting bored of the loop too but i need to fill orders.:| Now at 45 Resonance of Fate PO (3rd most, both 360 and PS3 combined) and i still need 6 more.:evil:

damn i just realized i should also pre order resonance of fate and heavy rain as well...

lol u wouldn't happen to have any more hot tips on RP locations with eligible eb T2/3 games left that you don't want yourself do you? :D

i'm averaging 30 bucks spent for each 60 dollar PO at EB... i know that's not as good as most of you guys lol but i'm satisfied, i mean there's no other way i'd get half off a new release game otherwise.

u guys who can spend 15 bucks and T3 are my heroes, no wait... you guys who can pick 9 different games from your "turd stacks" at home and walk out of EB with 3 PO's are my heroes ;)

[jEnkinsX]

Yeah same with benji, if I can get a PO @ $30 I'm happy. I don't ask for a lot lol

[belowzeros]

if you are doing a T3 at 30 you are ok. It's only going to be cheaper by jumping through a few hoops and lots of luck. there isn't anything very easy right now like there was 2 weeks ago.

[jEnkinsX]

if you are doing a T3 at 30 you are ok. It's only going to be cheaper by jumping through a few hoops and lots of luck. there isn't anything very easy right now like there was 2 weeks ago.

Hoops you mean like going to muliple stores? Like B1G1F and use one game from that trade it to BBV for 25-30 and buy 2 used eligible games. Yeah it's not worth the gas for me :(

[jEnkinsX]

I just wish for another GH:SH TIV. If EB sells something for 9.99 sale and it trades for $27 somewhere else, I'll move a lot of my EB crdit for a 37inch LCD, yes I said 37. I want one for my room that I caN use as a PC monitor and console screen

[goflamesgo]

42?? not at once but total

i got 39 receipt total ( for 211 games total: trade so far got 32 PO + 678$ credit + 1 xbox 360 elite + 1 ps3 120GB + DARKSIDER + army of two (2) + bayonetta)


Now we truly believe and salute you. I don't think anyone has done that many game PM in a single transaction and did 39 separate PM transactions at the same store. Plus I guess we must commend you for trading 42 copies of the same game (and not a very good game at that) to a single EB Games store.

[mikka1989]

how that guy fearless did all those tradeins at ONE ebg store is beyond me, that be a surefire ban if the manager there even cares , maybe hes friends with a worker who doesn't care as well, they have a lot of p/t workers that don't even blink when flip games

[Ren]

fearless wins this thread. His ROI is ridiculous and the amount of time needed to get it done is just more efficient than t3 or t2.

[dom11]

EB
Saints Row 2 PS3 16 bucks

[GVRtrader]

damn i just realized i should also pre order resonance of fate and heavy rain as well...

lol u wouldn't happen to have any more hot tips on RP locations with eligible eb T2/3 games left that you don't want yourself do you? :D

i'm averaging 30 bucks spent for each 60 dollar PO at EB... i know that's not as good as most of you guys lol but i'm satisfied, i mean there's no other way i'd get half off a new release game otherwise.

u guys who can spend 15 bucks and T3 are my heroes, no wait... you guys who can pick 9 different games from your "turd stacks" at home and walk out of EB with 3 PO's are my heroes ;)

There's virtually no stock left so your best bet is going to Zellers/Walmart/LD for games now. There might be the odd GeoW1/2 left here and there because i traded way too many in already so i stopped picking them up a few days ago (at least 2 sets per store already, with some stores @ 6 sets). I did not hit Zellers/WM/LD for any games since i prefer to not pay cash for any trade ins.;) I did hit a few Staples just because $4 tards are too hard to resist.:cheesygri


Yeah same with benji, if I can get a PO @ $30 I'm happy. I don't ask for a lot lol

Yeah that was me before Oct/Nov. Since then, i avoid paying anything but credit for game... think my average $ cost per game now is ~$3-5 (all gas except a few < $5 tards here and there).:cheesygri Have enough credit build @ BBV/FS/BB/EB that i doubt i need cash at those stores for the next year or 2 (or 5 for EB lol).:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

how that guy fearless did all those tradeins at ONE ebg store is beyond me, that be a surefire ban if the manager there even cares , maybe hes friends with a worker who doesn't care as well, they have a lot of p/t workers that don't even blink when flip games

Its beyond me how he got that lucky. Lets hope his luck continues and the DM doesn't visit the store anytime soon. As soon as the DM visits and sees all those games, they'll probably do a trace... the longer it takes before the DM visits, the less likely they can trace it (all depends on the record keeping @ the store). Even with friends, they wouldn't risk their jobs accepting that many tards at once.;) Heck i wonder how many would even consider doing that to their friends (at least 20+).;)

[Mollo]

EB (on Fri 15th)

PSP
Hot Shots Golf = $5
Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection = $7
Lego Star Wars 2 Original Trilogy = $7
Lumines = 0.50
NFL06 = $1.50

[CadillacJack]

EB in Clarkson (Mississauga) Yesterday:
Halo 3 = $17
Gears 1 = $12
Gears 2 = $17
MGS4 = $12
(these four = $100 towards a PS3 purchase)
Killzone 2 = $24

The only surprise was that Killzone 2 came up as $24 - I was expecting $10 based on the TIVS.CA site.

...now I'm enjoying my $175 PS3 as a second Blu-ray player/media center. :)

Thanks for the thread, OP!

[FearLess]

fearless wins this thread. His ROI is ridiculous and the amount of time needed to get it done is just more efficient than t3 or t2.

not really ;) i just do like any of you get cheaper game to make PO
( at the end we are all winner :cheesygri )

[FearLess]

Its beyond me how he got that lucky. Lets hope his luck continues and the DM doesn't visit the store anytime soon. As soon as the DM visits and sees all those games, they'll probably do a trace... the longer it takes before the DM visits, the less likely they can trace it (all depends on the record keeping @ the store). Even with friends, they wouldn't risk their jobs accepting that many tards at once.;) Heck i wonder how many would even consider doing that to their friends (at least 20+).;)

sadly i dont know no one from any store ,
i just walk in and show them the web site and they price match it!
( just plain lucky !)

[Avenger]

Anyone with past experience on the GG? If I am doing trades for God of War 3, what is required to get credit for a GG on the game? Does the store not hassle you because you did trades? I know some EB's are anal here - mine gives me no issue, but I want to do it at a few, and was wondering how it played out for people in the past.

[delage13]

This is a noob question I'm sure but....

What are the restrictions for trading the same games at the same EB?

I would assume you can't trade in the same game in the same transaction, but what about the next day? Do they keep a record?

Thanks.

[greenbelt0102]

EB in Clarkson (Mississauga) Yesterday:
Halo 3 = $17
Gears 1 = $12
Gears 2 = $17
MGS4 = $12
(these four = $100 towards a PS3 purchase)
Killzone 2 = $24

The only surprise was that Killzone 2 came up as $24 - I was expecting $10 based on the TIVS.CA site.

...now I'm enjoying my $175 PS3 as a second Blu-ray player/media center. :)

Thanks for the thread, OP!

Hi - Just want to know if you got the PS3 bundle - with LBP and GOW? If so, do they have more of it? Thinking of doing the PS3 trade too... thanks

[FearLess]

This is a noob question I'm sure but....

What are the restrictions for trading the same games at the same EB?

I would assume you can't trade in the same game in the same transaction, but what about the next day? Do they keep a record?

Thanks.

EBGAME policy

1- only 1 game ( no dupe )
(but in some EB some employe still do it if you lucky)

2- returning the day after not a good idea if manager see you he can warn you or ban you
(again if you lucky you can achive it with no problem)

3- yes they keep record (unless you use different identy or ask to some of your friend to do it)

[jEnkinsX]

Anyone with past experience on the GG? If I am doing trades for God of War 3, what is required to get credit for a GG on the game? Does the store not hassle you because you did trades? I know some EB's are anal here - mine gives me no issue, but I want to do it at a few, and was wondering how it played out for people in the past.

You just need the pick up receipt they give you when you pick up the game. It doesnt show that you did a T3. So its all good. Ive been to Heartland, Square One, South Common, Bramalea and Shopper's World and no hassle at all.. I just say can I GG this.. sometimes they say something about the game... which sometimes I don't know coz either I got it for GG or I got it somewhere else (RP) so I just try my best to answer it hahaha.. but most of the time they don't say anything.. make sure thoguh that they don't think you are trading it haha.. happen to me a couple of times when they gave me freakin $40 for AC2

[jEnkinsX]

Oh or I ask my gF to do it when the CSR looks mean. And she'll just act clueless. Hehehe

[Parth]

^ Why do you need so many points cards?

[mikka1989]

any sunday TIV values? im pretty confident all games remained the same, i'd doubt they do drops on a sunday as HO is closed i'd think

[LatrellMoonwell]

eb tivs:

PS3:
Assassin's Creed 2 - $40
Resistance 2 - $26
Shaun White Snowboarding - $7
Warhawk - $7
Mercenaries 2 - $7

[game_fanatic]

What a ride! My girlfriend traded in the following at EB:

Halo Wars-$24
Fable 2-$21
Armored Core 4 (PS3)-$19
Gears of War 2-$16
Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360)-$12
Prince of Persia (Xbox 360)-$12
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)-$12

Used Halo Wars, Fable 2, Armored Core 4 and Gears 2 towards the Bioshock 2 LE, so I ended up paying $11.30 for that with the 25% TIV bump, and the other three were used to do a T3 for ME2 LE, which I paid another $11.30 for to upgrade. Good day! Thanks for the help guys!

[Shade340]

What a ride! My girlfriend traded in the following at EB:

Halo Wars-$24
Fable 2-$21
Armored Core 4 (PS3)-$19
Gears of War 2-$16
Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360)-$12
Prince of Persia (Xbox 360)-$12
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)-$12

Used Halo Wars, Fable 2, Armored Core 4 and Gears 2 towards the Bioshock 2 LE, so I ended up paying $11.30 for that with the 25% TIV bump, and the other three were used to do a T3 for ME2 LE, which I paid another $11.30 for to upgrade. Good day! Thanks for the help guys!

Should have done T3G1F

[Nothing_man13]

EB
Prince of Persia 360
Afro Samurai 360
Stormrise PS3

all work for T3

C&C Tiberium Wars 360 $7

anyone know a cheap way to get NHL 2010 PS3?

[Peroxide]

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[GStrike-]

anyone know a cheap way to get NHL 2010 PS3?

I also want to get NHL 2010 for PS3. FS has it for 49.99 but I hope that EB has any better deals.

[Captain Snazzypants]

EB
Prince of Persia 360
Afro Samurai 360
Stormrise PS3

all work for T3

C&C Tiberium Wars 360 $7

anyone know a cheap way to get NHL 2010 PS3?

How about using two of those titles +$9.99 to get it at EB?

[Nathematics]

How much is taken off for no manual? I have far cry 2, but have to print the cover and no manual. Will they still take it for t3g1f?


At EB Games, they don't take off any money for no manual.. however the fine print of most special trade-in deals (Trade-3 for preorders, Trade-4 for $100 off a system, etc) usually states that the original case and manual are required. It definitely depends on the CSR that you get, because I've done plenty of Trade-3's using games with no manual... if you get turned down when you try, just go to another EB.

[GVRtrader]

At EB Games, they don't take off any money for no manual.. however the fine print of most special trade-in deals (Trade-3 for preorders, Trade-4 for $100 off a system, etc) usually states that the original case and manual are required. It definitely depends on the CSR that you get, because I've done plenty of Trade-3's using games with no manual... if you get turned down when you try, just go to another EB.

ACtually YMMV... reps actually are suppose to take $2-3 off for no manuals but not all reps do this. For packages without manual/bad disc/no case, reps are suppose to NOT ACCEPT them as part of promo and only accept them for credit (with deductions) but some reps will accept them without deductions or with deductions (bump up then deduct).

[Captain Snazzypants]

:D it all luck that all

btw TIV 17 jan.

x360
afro 12$
too human 8$
riddick 12$
pop 12$
50 CENT 20$

ps3
mlb 09 the show 21$
nba 09 inside 26$
RE 5 26$
AC 1 10$


lol @ how nba 09 went down $1

Say what? Did NBA 09 THe Inside (PS3) tank, or are you talking about the NBA 09 for 360 that I mistakenly bought at RV on the 15th which had an $8 TIV at EB?

[GVRtrader]

any sunday TIV values? im pretty confident all games remained the same, i'd doubt they do drops on a sunday as HO is closed i'd think

HO opened 365 days a year.;) There are drops on Sunday just not all that many.

[Captain Snazzypants]

ACtually YMMV... reps actually are suppose to take $2-3 off for no manuals but not all reps do this. For packages without manual/bad disc/no case, reps are suppose to NOT ACCEPT them as part of promo and only accept them for credit (with deductions) but some reps will accept them without deductions or with deductions (bump up then deduct).

Depends on the game too. I remember when GTA IV came out, they were giving $40 regardless. It seems they got a memo to take any copies, even if they were missing one thing or another, since they knew they would sell them in no time...

[Avenger]

EB Today:
Dead Space Extraction Wii - $26
Metroid Prime Trilogy Wii - $27
Super Mario Galaxy Wii - $22
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Wii - $25.50
Super Paper Mario Wii - $22
Wario Land Shake It Wii - $19
Muramasa Wii - $17
Fable 2 360 - $21
Guitar Hero World Tour 360 - $11
Beatles Rock Band 360 - $22
Lego Rock Band 360 - $27
Baroque Wii - $16 or $17, I cant recall

These qualified but I dont remember the values:
Castlevania Judgement Wii ($12 or so)
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Wii

[onthetrolly]

anyone tried banjo kazooie nuts & bolts recently? future shop has it used for $9.99.

[yoda12320]

Should have done T3G1F

He did plus paided an extra 11.30 to get LE's of games.

[leynadbr]

Does anyone know how much can i get for Death Jr - Root of evil and
excitebots with wheel for WII at EB !?

They are still sealed..but i can open if its necessary.

And also can sell if someone its interested. Just PM me. =]

Thanks.

[La Fleur]

Hmm . . . need to spend $88 worth of "credit" to get Bioshock to bump up to $110 for the LE. Now, let's see who can provide the cheapest way of obtaining $88 credit, without too much roundabout-ness. GO!

[Gentile]

EB TIVs today.

360
Gears of War 2 $16
Riddick $12
Section 8 $19 (only $14.99 used at Roger's, plus you get another free)
Saints Row 2 $12 or 16, can't remember

PS3
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 $12


Got all the 360 games at Rogers B1G1, R6V2 at Zellers, po'd Heavy Rain, GOWIII and Bioshock 2

[Parth]

EB Games TIV (as of January 17th):

Prince of Persia - XBOX360: $12
Too Human - XBOX360: $8
Ninja Gaiden II - XBOX360: $15
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue - PS3: $12
My Weight Loss Coach - NDS: $12

Also, for those of you out of RP credit (like me) you can transfer it from EB to RP using:

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Wii: $14.75 @ RP

Game is $15 or $13.50 (with Edge card) used at EB Games. So it's almost a 1 to 1 trade. It is also $5 used at BBV. Most EBs were cleaned out during BBs T4G2 though. There are probably better ways to transfer credit from EB to RP, but there aren't too many available options anymore. Stupid RP TIVs suck.

[qasic]

James Cameron's Avatar The Game (PS3)

EBGames - $26
Futureshop - $7

Accurate as of Jan 17, 2010.

[game_fanatic]

He did plus paided an extra 11.30 to get LE's of games.

The way I did it = $100 in credit ($24, $21, $19, $16 all bumped up 25%)

Doing a T3 + Halo Wars ($24 bumped up to $30)=$99.99

My way earned me an extra penny :D

[heat??]

does anyone know the updated trade in value for street fighter 4 for the PS3?

[fightbriz]

does anyone actually trade in games at FS or BB, or are they usually much lower than EB/BBV? I never hear of anyone trading in at FS or BB?

[ChopSuey]

does anyone actually trade in games at FS or BB, or are they usually much lower than EB/BBV? I never hear of anyone trading in at FS or BB?

You can get decent TIVs for newer releases at FS/BB, but for older releases, it's better to trade at EB as they tend to give higher TIVs in most cases and also due to the T3G1F offer.

[jokadeska]

@ EB today

Traded in
Fifa 10 - $32.25
NBA live 10 - $32.00

Traded them for MAG with 50% promo and got $36.38 back on edge card :D

[boondock]

does anyone actually trade in games at FS or BB, or are they usually much lower than EB/BBV? I never hear of anyone trading in at FS or BB?

Personally from my experience the process is cold, and walking from the game section to the CS counter is dumb, the system should be connected or it should be done at either section. They don't look like place that takes trades. Its the way that EB/BBV is designed their smaller, and with the one counter to do everything, it just a better feeling atmosphere. I've only done it once, and maybe it has changed since then

[Peroxide]

Went into EBGames and traded 4 Xbox 360 games over $8, but under $25 in for BioShock 2 and didn't get the 25% or $25 bump.

All games were under $25 and I only got 23.33 for each and $20 for the extra.

Oh well, I got 2x Gears of War for $29.97 and 2xGuitar Hero Smash Hits for $14.97 and 2x Fable 2 for $29.97 all sealed from Staples.

Traded Fable 2 for Far Cry 2 and 007 QoS, traded in Gears of War, GH Smash Hits and Far Cry 2 today for BioShock 2 and will trade Gears of War, GH Smash Hits and 007 QoS for either God of War 3 I think for the GG.

I sold the other Fable 2 for $25 too so it was a decent flop despite not getting the promotion.

[AchtungAl]

Yeah that was me before Oct/Nov. Since then, i avoid paying anything but credit for game... think my average $ cost per game now is ~$3-5 (all gas except a few < $5 tards here and there).:cheesygri Have enough credit build @ BBV/FS/BB/EB that i doubt i need cash at those stores for the next year or 2 (or 5 for EB lol).:cheesygri

Are you returning most of your POs to get that credit?

[domo325]

Went into EBGames and traded 3 Xbox 360 games in for BioShock 2 and didn't get the 25% or $25 bump.

All games were under $25 and I only got 23.33 for each.

Oh well, I got 2x Gears of War for $29.97 and 2xGuitar Hero Smash Hits for $14.97 and 2x Fable 2 for $29.97 all sealed from Staples.

Traded Fable 2 for Far Cry 2 and 007 QoS, traded in Gears of War, GH Smash Hits and Far Cry 2 today for BioShock 2 and will trade Gears of War, GH Smash Hits and 007 QoS for either God of War 3 I think for the GG.

I sold the other Fable 2 for $25 too so it was a decent flop despite not getting the promotion.

Why were you expecting a 25% bump? Bishock 2 retails for $69.99, so the games should be $23.33 each.

[jetersucks]

anyone tried banjo kazooie nuts & bolts recently? future shop has it used for $9.99.

It worked as of Friday. Don't know the exact TIV, just used it for the T3G1.

[Peroxide]

Why were you expecting a 25% bump? Bishock 2 retails for $69.99, so the games should be $23.33 each.

A few pages back someone said like the 50% MAG bonus for PS3 games, BioShock 2 should get an extra 25%.

Although I also see they shouldn't have taken 2 games due to no cover or manual so lucky me :)

[cashinstinct]

MICROPLAY Tivs as of January 17 2010:
wii Rock Band Track Pack Vol 3 6.00 (WAS $2 at EB)
ps3 Lego Batman 6.00 (7.50 at Zellers with 50% off)
ps2 Midway Arcade Treasures 3 3.00
ps2 tony hawk's underground 0.75
ps2 nfs: underground 2 3.00
ds my fashion studio 9.00 ($1 at WMT)
ds my weight loss coach 7.50 (4.96 at the Source)

These games were enough to get Skate 2 used ($29.99 price there) and Killzone 2 used ($39.99 price there) with trade promos currently at Microplay... you need much less than the usual $40.50 total value to get games... the value of games you bring there will "dictate" the price of game(s) you can get.

Games I did not trade - Microplay TIVs:
PS3 Darksector - $1.50
PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV - $9
PS3 Fear 2 Project Origin -$6
PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 -$9

[yoda12320]

The way I did it = $100 in credit ($24, $21, $19, $16 all bumped up 25%)

Doing a T3 + Halo Wars ($24 bumped up to $30)=$99.99

My way earned me an extra penny :D

Ya lol did a T3GIF on Mass Effect 2 and paided the 11.30 for LE.

[Nothing_man13]

MICROPLAY Tivs as of January 17 2010:
wii Rock Band Track Pack Vol 3 6.00 (WAS $2 at EB)
ps3 Lego Batman 6.00 (7.50 at Zellers with 50% off)
ps2 Midway Arcade Treasures 3 3.00
ps2 tony hawk's underground 0.75
ps2 nfs: underground 2 3.00
ds my fashion studio 9.00 ($1 at WMT)
ds my weight loss coach 7.50 (4.96 at the Source)

These games were enough to get Skate 2 used ($29.99 price there) and Killzone 2 used ($39.99 price there) with trade promos currently at Microplay... you need much less than the usual $40.50 total value to get games... the value of games you bring there will "dictate" the price of game(s) you can get.

Games I did not trade - Microplay TIVs:
PS3 Darksector - $1.50
PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV - $9
PS3 Fear 2 Project Origin -$6
PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 -$9

would you be able to tell me what the current promos are? I'm looking to get NHL 2010 PS3 is there a deal I can get there with trade-ins?

[La Fleur]

MICROPLAY Tivs as of January 17 2010:
wii Rock Band Track Pack Vol 3 6.00 (WAS $2 at EB)
ps3 Lego Batman 6.00 (7.50 at Zellers with 50% off)
ps2 Midway Arcade Treasures 3 3.00
ps2 tony hawk's underground 0.75
ps2 nfs: underground 2 3.00
ds my fashion studio 9.00 ($1 at WMT)
ds my weight loss coach 7.50 (4.96 at the Source)

These games were enough to get Skate 2 used ($29.99 price there) and Killzone 2 used ($39.99 price there) with trade promos currently at Microplay... you need much less than the usual $40.50 total value to get games... the value of games you bring there will "dictate" the price of game(s) you can get.

Games I did not trade - Microplay TIVs:
PS3 Darksector - $1.50
PS3 Grand Theft Auto IV - $9
PS3 Fear 2 Project Origin -$6
PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 -$9

Interesting, didn't know they'd let this promo work for used titles, but maybe YMMV. But, yea if you got a cheaper game it doesn't have to be 40.50 tiv. I forget the stipulations, but the reps know how to do it.

[La Fleur]

does anyone actually trade in games at FS or BB, or are they usually much lower than EB/BBV? I never hear of anyone trading in at FS or BB?

Lately, there have been very little FS/BB tivs. 2 reasons for it:

1. They have a new system which lets them adjust the values much quicker (consequently ending up with new games having crap tivs, since they usually adjust them during sales, but never fix them after the game goes back to regular price) and which our tiv guru neksus no longer has access to for mass updates

2. Their promos have all but died (i.e. little variety in T3 titles, nothing else creative or interesting) and the minimum $9 tiv lends itself to you getting screwed of your value almost 80% of the time, so the general consensus is not to even bother with them.

Of course, the whole process is also irritating for many, so I suppose that could be a 3rd factor.

I'm really trying to think if FS/BB are going to bury this part of their business or if they are going to actually start doing some good promos again.

[mcc236]

Has anyone traded Uncharted 2 for PS3 lately? I was wondering how much its worth.

[the_fm]

anyone know the TIV of a DSL? thinking about trading the crappy one for a new one :o

[freakx2001]

anyone know the TIV of a DSL? thinking about trading the crappy one for a new one :o

hardware doesn't usually have a great TIV...so I wouldn't expect too much money for it...

[yoda12320]

hardware doesn't usually have a great TIV...so I wouldn't expect too much money for it...

Ya better off using ebay then again not really LOL.

[iggyis]

EB Jan 17

360
Afro Samurai $12
Riddick $12
Too Human $8

[Paranoia]

Do you guys think Chronicles of Riddick/Afro Samurai will hold value until tomorrow? I was supposed to trade them in today but Gamestop was closed by then.

According to tivs.ca, they've held their value since Jan. 10th.

[yoda12320]

BBV TIV Jan 17th
Xbox 360

Dragon Age Origins $42.00

Left 4 Dead 2 $30.00 (Yes i know its $40.00 at EBGames)

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising 35.75

Use those to pick up around 5 to 6 turds and some turds I had at home for t3gf at EBGames.

TG3F for Bioshock 2 with 25% boost to 23.33 each
Xbox 360

Too Human - 8
Gears of War - 12
Bourne Conspiracy - 12

T3GF for Mass Effect 2 (upgrade to LE for 11.30)
Xbox 360

Riddick - 12
RBSV2 - 12
Prince of Persia - 12

T3GF for SC 5 Conviction(probbally upgrading to LE)
Xbox 360

Far Cry 2 - 12
Gears of War - 12
Prince of Persia - 12

And the rest a 25% boost to PO another Bioshock 2
Xbox 360

Saints Row 2 - 15 + 3.75 = 18.75
Hawxs - 16.00 + 4 = 20
Fear 2 - 4.00 + 1 = 5 :(

for 43.75 i'm probbally gonna cancel for credit.

Not Bad for alittle work around.

[belowzeros]

And the rest a 25% boost to PO another Bioshock 2
Xbox 360

Saints Row 2 - 15 + 3.75 = 18.75
Hawxs - 16.00 + 4 = 20
Fear 2 - 4.00 + 1 = 5 :(

for 43.75 i'm probbally gonna cancel for credit.

Not Bad for alittle work around.


...i don't understand the point of the bioshock2 promo, what am I missing. T3 is always going to be better than this 25% bump. Are the T3 and +25% allowed to stack and you get a credit or help towards LE? otherwise what's the point?

[mikka1989]

anyone need manuals? :)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/971/videogamesmanuals.jpg

[belowzeros]

[QUOTE=mikka1989;10156280]anyone need manuals? :)




if that wasn't so neat I'd swear it's the back of my truck :D

[Parth]

...i don't understand the point of the bioshock2 promo, what am I missing. T3 is always going to be better than this 25% bump. Are the T3 and +25% allowed to stack and you get a credit or help towards LE? otherwise what's the point?
Well, if you have a game like halo wars ($24 TIV), 25% bump is better.

It's only good for non-ps3 games that are > 20 TIV. If you got a couple of those, better off putting it to bioshock 2.

[CadillacJack]

Hi - Just want to know if you got the PS3 bundle - with LBP and GOW? If so, do they have more of it? Thinking of doing the PS3 trade too... thanks

No bundle. At first they told me they didn't have any PS3s, but he offered to look in the back 'just in case'. Apparently this was the last one in the Clarkson store.

I don't really use the PS3 to game much, so the bundle wasn't really important to me.

Good luck!

[yoda12320]

...i don't understand the point of the bioshock2 promo, what am I missing. T3 is always going to be better than this 25% bump. Are the T3 and +25% allowed to stack and you get a credit or help towards LE? otherwise what's the point?

Well I used up the lower ones and those were left over so instead of t3gf each game you use towards bioshock 2 po is bumped 25% of its value so better if you have some higher tiv games such as 2 40 or 30 tivs which should give you around 5 to 10 extra on each.

[belowzeros]

Well, if you have a game like halo wars ($24 TIV), 25% bump is better.

It's only good for non-ps3 games that are > 20 TIV. If you got a couple of those, better off putting it to bioshock 2.


ya I see what you mean. I tried that earlier in the week and mixing them usually meant I was paying some kind of cash value. I didn't have enough >20 titles though to make a difference and get LE free I guess.

I wonder if they would let you cancel a T3 BS2 PO and then put it towards LE with say a $20-30 title and get the bump on the 20-30...that might be the best value.

[yoda12320]

ya I see what you mean. I tried that earlier in the week and mixing them usually meant I was paying some kind of cash value. I didn't have enough >20 titles though to make a difference and get LE free I guess.

Well you could t3gf then do another po with other games with 25% bump, come back cancel 2nd and put on first to upgrade to le. Though it would have to be a friendly csr lol. Or do 2 T3GF Cancel 1 get credit on a GC and use that to pay off LE though you need a friendly csr again LOL.

[superspud9]

why do you have so many manuals? if your trading the games you should give the manual so atleast you don't screw over the next guy...

[LIVE DEREK]

Well, I'm pretty much done with this thread for now...got everything I wanted, 4 copies of the BS2 LE leading the way of course. My stash of games is four: Left 4 Dead, QoS, Mario and Sonic at the Olympics and Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise. I'm predicting one more trip to an EB for another LE, and then I'll be done for the semester. Thanks for your help, friends. :)


You can't get out that easy.....you'll be back sooner than you think.....

I will be here all semester......if you leave you will miss out on the amazing deals at RP next month......the deals where we trade in a bunch of games for huge credit..(we hope).

[mitsui]

Anyone know if these two still works?
Both for XBOX 360
Tiger Woods 08
FIFA Street 3

I know tiger woods worked earlier, but it is now $14.99 used on their website

and FIFA Street 3 is $19.99 used

I hope these two works, because I got them for $4.97 total at Futureshop

keep my fingers crossed, lol:D

[Parth]

February promos are already out? Where?

^ Wishful thinking, no actual source :P.

[belowzeros]

Anyone know if these two still works?
Both for XBOX 360
Tiger Woods 08



a lot of EBs won't take sports games at all. worse, even if you find one that does some of them won't take anything before 09 :(

[game_fanatic]

BBV TIV Jan 17th
Xbox 360

Dragon Age Origins $42.00

Left 4 Dead 2 $30.00 (Yes i know its $40.00 at EBGames)

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising 35.75

Use those to pick up around 5 to 6 turds and some turds I had at home for t3gf at EBGames.

TG3F for Bioshock 2 with 25% boost to 23.33 each
Xbox 360

Too Human - 8
Gears of War - 12
Bourne Conspiracy - 12

T3GF for Mass Effect 2 (upgrade to LE for 11.30)
Xbox 360

Riddick - 12
RBSV2 - 12
Prince of Persia - 12

T3GF for SC 5 Conviction(probbally upgrading to LE)
Xbox 360

Far Cry 2 - 12
Gears of War - 12
Prince of Persia - 12

And the rest a 25% boost to PO another Bioshock 2
Xbox 360

Saints Row 2 - 15 + 3.75 = 18.75
Hawxs - 16.00 + 4 = 20
Fear 2 - 4.00 + 1 = 5 :(

for 43.75 i'm probbally gonna cancel for credit.

Not Bad for alittle work around.

For the record, I doubt you'd be able to cancel that last pre-order for the full $43.75, since the TIVs were boosted using the Bioshock 2 promo. You'd most likely get back $35, unless your clerk doesn't catch it.

[Acid_]

anyone need manuals? :)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/971/videogamesmanuals.jpg


I thought I had a lot of spare manuals geeez. Your ready in case you buy manualless turds!


TIVs EB 1/17/2010

Wolverine 360 - 20
Weight Loss Coach DS - 12 I can't believe this one is back !!!!!
Fable 2 - 21
Riddick 360 - I think 14, it worked for T3
GI Joe 360 - 26

[GVRtrader]

For the record, I doubt you'd be able to cancel that last pre-order for the full $43.75, since the TIVs were boosted using the Bioshock 2 promo. You'd most likely get back $35, unless your clerk doesn't catch it.

That is correct... PO for MAG via trade in will be final sale (allow exchange for same game if defective but no return or exchange for other games). Reps should be told via email to make sure any MAG returns were not PO via trade in (including T2/T3). Of course you will still find reps that are clueless about this and accept returns. Just expect much higher YMMV than in the past. They had issues with these promo with Brutal Legend, Forza, DJ Hero, etc and this time tried to correct it (doubt it will be successful but there should be less clueless reps).

This is info obtained from David (manager @ GS). I suspect its the same for BS2.

[GVRtrader]

I thought I had a lot of spare manuals geeez. Your ready in case you buy manualless turds!


TIVs EB 1/17/2010

Wolverine 360 - 20
Weight Loss Coach DS - 12 I can't believe this one is back !!!!!
Fable 2 - 21
Riddick 360 - I think 14, it worked for T3
GI Joe 360 - 26

I was quoted 12 in one of my many trade ins.

I have 3 boxes of manuals collected from games i traded @ BB.:cheesygri Problem is i'm out of Reddick manuals.:|

[GVRtrader]

a lot of EBs won't take sports games at all. worse, even if you find one that does some of them won't take anything before 09 :(

Yeah i had that problem too. They claim they have too many of the game already so won't accept it.:|

[MaddogMonty]

anyone need manuals? :)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/971/videogamesmanuals.jpg

Any chance I could get a Mirrors Edge manual? (Damn BBV and its manualless games)

[belowzeros]

Yeah i had that problem too. They claim they have too many of the game already so won't accept it.:|

probably a tell tale sign that sports games lose EB money


hey get in your flying machine and come by my place you can have some of my riddick manuals :)

bring latte

[mahjongmaniac]

Yes it trades for 10 and sells for 19.99 @ EB. Note this is PS3 version only, 360 one is 14.99 and trades for 7! Amazingly one store i went to, they had one over the counter and when i bought in 8 games to trade (with intention on taking 2 for my next set), asked if i wanted to do a 3rd T3 using that (basically told me i can buy it and just trade it back to complete the T3, i.e. T2+19.99 for any T3 game LOL). Since he asked, i said sure and had to find 2 other tards to fill another set.:cheesygri He just scanned the sale of the game (no disc inside) on a 2nd computer, then scanned it back on the computer he was using to do 3x T3 (on 1 receipt but he gave me 3 copies... normally they split the transaction but i guess he knew what he was doing).

wow that's amazing... your local EBG staff are too nice

these kinda favours seem to be rare (IME at least)... usually more often than not on here, i hear of CSRs saying that you're abusing the TI program by buying games and then trading them right back in...

--------


Why not canada?!
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/12/17/god-of-war-iii-ultimate-trilogy-edition/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/4192770290_f948ffb46f.jpg

that's one slick collector's item... =O

[Peroxide]

Edit

[yoda12320]

Would EB do anything if I went back in tomorrow to correct a promo?

I traded 3 + 1 more for BioShock 2 today, all were over $8 and under $25, they did T3G1F for 23.33 and then $20 TIV for the last game, shouldn't it should $25 across the board so I get BioShock and $30 credit?

They did a t3gf and added the extra in tiv towards le b/c the max there suppose to do is 23.33 x 3 = 69.99 lol.

[mitsui]

I traded in Little Big Planet: GOTY and Burnout for PS3 towards PO of MAG

came out to $51 credit and I paid $9 off my edge card

Little Big Planet is still $27 and Burnout is $7

[Acid_]

Yes it trades for 10 and sells for 19.99 @ EB. Note this is PS3 version only, 360 one is 14.99 and trades for 7! Amazingly one store i went to, they had one over the counter and when i bought in 8 games to trade (with intention on taking 2 for my next set), asked if i wanted to do a 3rd T3 using that (basically told me i can buy it and just trade it back to complete the T3, i.e. T2+19.99 for any T3 game LOL). Since he asked, i said sure and had to find 2 other tards to fill another set.:cheesygri He just scanned the sale of the game (no disc inside) on a 2nd computer, then scanned it back on the computer he was using to do 3x T3 (on 1 receipt but he gave me 3 copies... normally they split the transaction but i guess he knew what he was doing).


wow that's amazing... your local EBG staff are too nice

these kinda favours seem to be rare (IME at least)... usually more often than not on here, i hear of CSRs saying that you're abusing the TI program by buying games and then trading them right back in...


Yeah which EB was that at? I don't find the clerks are like that. If they see you too often, they know you're buying games to trade. We all agree that it's none of their business whether we play the games or not, but we also know that they often don't like it. I got the stinkeye today at one EB.

[game_fanatic]

Would EB do anything if I went back in tomorrow to correct a promo?

I traded 3 + 1 more for BioShock 2 today, all were over $8 and under $25, they did T3G1F for 23.33 and then $20 TIV for the last game, shouldn't it should $25 across the board so I get BioShock and $30 credit?

Depends on the value of the games you traded in. If the games were over $18.50 in credit each, then you should've been able to trade them in straight towards Bioshock 2. If they are less than $18.50 each, then the $23.33 you received for each game is more than what you would've gotten with the 25% promo. You'll only get the extra 25% on the last game you traded IF you were trading in towards Bioshock 2, which you only could've done if you got the limited edition.

[yoda12320]

For the record, I doubt you'd be able to cancel that last pre-order for the full $43.75, since the TIVs were boosted using the Bioshock 2 promo. You'd most likely get back $35, unless your clerk doesn't catch it.

Ya but I doubt it at my ebgames busy LOL or pay rest and sell lol

[hotjoint]

damn thats a lot of manuals

[mcc236]

I cannot find the T3 for Bioshock 2 deal on the Gamestop.ca website. All I can find is the T3 for ME2 which ended today. Am I just blind?

[leadingsimon]

EB Games TIV's [as of January 17th]
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Wii - $20
Trauma Centre: Second Option - $12
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Wii - $25.50
Mario Kart Wii - $27
The Incredible Hulk Wii - $7
My Weight Loss Coach DS - $12
Chronicles of Riddick: AODA 360/PS3 - $12
HAWX 360 - $15

[stulec52]

hey

I've managed to get ( without really trying too hard) all the games of right now + a couple of POs that I really want.
SO, now I'm thinking I should aim for a better ( read LCD) TV.

is there any good strategy to build credit at either BB or preferably FS to minimize the actual cash outlay I have to make?

thanks
Stu

p.s. to EVERYONE who contributes their time to this thread, I thank you.
:cheesygri

[mikka1989]

stule: keep credit at all the major stores, FS/BB/RPs/ebgs/bbvs, etc. that way, you only have you use credit towards any current promos/two for 1 deals that each store has, ALWAYS minimize out of pocket cash use if possible

[kimbot]

hey

I've managed to get ( without really trying too hard) all the games of right now + a couple of POs that I really want.
SO, now I'm thinking I should aim for a better ( read LCD) TV.

is there any good strategy to build credit at either BB or preferably FS to minimize the actual cash outlay I have to make?

thanks
Stu

p.s. to EVERYONE who contributes their time to this thread, I thank you.
:cheesygri

You missed out. The easiest time to build credit, at BB would've been during the T4g2 a few months ago. It's a lot harder now with barely any games going for $40 tiv at BB.

[La Fleur]

Is it just me, or is it ironic that a guy named "stule" is trying to build a fortune on "turds." :razz:

[stulec52]

stule: keep credit at all the major stores, FS/BB/RPs/ebgs/bbvs, etc. that way, you only have you use credit towards any current promos/two for 1 deals that each store has, ALWAYS minimize out of pocket cash use if possible

started that route as I thought it a good plan.
I do find though that I can easily fritter some nice credit away on shiny things they put near the checkout. dam it... :cheesygri
I'm also throwing some older stuff on Ebay as cold hard cash always works well too !
thanks guys. stulec 52

[stulec52]

Is it just me, or is it ironic that a guy named "stule" is trying to build a fortune on "turds." :razz:

hmm
not sure how it seems to read that way
it's stulec then the number
no worry though
always grateful for the info and tips provided here.
Stu

[benji82]

That is correct... PO for MAG via trade in will be final sale (allow exchange for same game if defective but no return or exchange for other games). Reps should be told via email to make sure any MAG returns were not PO via trade in (including T2/T3). Of course you will still find reps that are clueless about this and accept returns. Just expect much higher YMMV than in the past. They had issues with these promo with Brutal Legend, Forza, DJ Hero, etc and this time tried to correct it (doubt it will be successful but there should be less clueless reps).

This is info obtained from David (manager @ GS). I suspect its the same for BS2.

could you get around this by using the PO receipt they give you when you pick up your PO only using ID?

cuz i'm really not at all interested in mag except for the credit i can get for it. also, if they're cracking down i probably can't transfer the PO to something else can i unless i get a clueless rep or megan at metro haha?

[GVRtrader]

I cannot find the T3 for Bioshock 2 deal on the Gamestop.ca website. All I can find is the T3 for ME2 which ended today. Am I just blind?

Its not on their website but reps should have an email containing the info... YMMV tho as it seems to be regional. Example i was able to get the deal @ metro, queens, etc but all 3 stores in Vancouver, 1 in West Van, 2 in North Van, 1 in Coq, etc all said there was no such deal. I suspect its a regional email or the reps there were too lazy to check their email.

[GVRtrader]

could you get around this by using the PO receipt they give you when you pick up your PO only using ID?

cuz i'm really not at all interested in mag except for the credit i can get for it. also, if they're cracking down i probably can't transfer the PO to something else can i unless i get a clueless rep or megan at metro haha?

You can try but they are suppose to be wary about any return/exchange/changes to MAG as its heavily promoted. Rather or not they are completely alert is beyond me since i don't work there (although you could debate i do lol).;) Also note that regardless of receipt or not, the computer has record of how you purchased it.

Like i said its YMMV, so don't be surprised if you get turned down because its NOT due to the rep being mean but rather an order by HO.;) Its a good thing i already sold most of my POs so i don't really care about returning it. Worst case, i'll just turn it in @ RP for 40, BBV for 42-49, or BB/FS for ~40. Not really going to bother returning too many MAG except to managers (i.e. David, Jeff, etc) that i know.:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

You missed out. The easiest time to build credit, at BB would've been during the T4g2 a few months ago. It's a lot harder now with barely any games going for $40 tiv at BB.

False... i built up a ton of credit in November using games like Madden 10 (wii), Animal Crossing (wii), etc. I'll need to go back to see how much credit i built up but i know i made way more credit in Nov. than i did in Oct... and even more in Dec! Jan was a bit of a dry spell... except during 2/40 but i still gather ~3k worth of BB credit this month (most @ the start of the month and a bit using the T4+15 promo that i sent info about to PM list... not sure if you got those heh, there is currently virtually no effective method to get BB credit but there is one @ FS, which i mentioned in PM already i think).

[mikka1989]

i wonder how much the tiv of this game is:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-sony-playstation-2-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-NHL2K6-XBOX-GAME-W0QQAdIdZ180398285

[stulec52]

False... i built up a ton of credit in November using games like Madden 10 (wii), Animal Crossing (wii), etc. I'll need to go back to see how much credit i built up but i know i made way more credit in Nov. than i did in Oct... and even more in Dec! Jan was a bit of a dry spell... except during 2/40 but i still gather ~3k worth of BB credit this month (most @ the start of the month and a bit using the T4+15 promo that i sent info about to PM list... not sure if you got those heh, there is currently virtually no effective method to get BB credit but there is one @ FS, which i mentioned in PM already i think).

oooooooo
if you could add me to that PM list, that would be great.
if not, at least I know there is hope out there, just got to find it !

Thanks

[GVRtrader]

i wonder how much the tiv of this game is:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-sony-playstation-2-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-NHL2K6-XBOX-GAME-W0QQAdIdZ180398285

Try 40 cents or non-acceptance.;) I think i saw it on sale for $5 bucks so at most 2.50!

[Acid_]

is it just me, or is it ironic that a guy named "stule" is trying to build a fortune on "turds." :razz:

lol

[GVRtrader]

probably a tell tale sign that sports games lose EB money


hey get in your flying machine and come by my place you can have some of my riddick manuals :)

bring latte

Ok... i'll get some Latte from McD for you!!:D Just need this storm (in Vancouver) to go away so i can actually see where i'm going! I head west to get to GTA right?;)

[x0pa]

Also note that regardless of receipt or not, the computer has record of how you purchased it.



Oh no! GVRtrader, is this guarenteed?! I was planning on doing what Live_Derek suggested (PO a game, pick up with ID, return for credit with new receipt).

Another question - can I return a game at another EB store or must it the one I purchased at?

[dr_teng]

Oh no! GVRtrader, is this guarenteed?! I was planning on doing what Live_Derek suggested (PO a game, pick up with ID, return for credit with new receipt).

Another question - can I return a game at another EB store or must it the one I purchased at?

You can return it to other stores just fine.

[GVRtrader]

Oh no! GVRtrader, is this guarenteed?! I was planning on doing what Live_Derek suggested (PO a game, pick up with ID, return for credit with new receipt).

Another question - can I return a game at another EB store or must it the one I purchased at?

Its always in their system because its the way its entered. How else do you think the receipt was printed?;)

You can return your game @ any store but the policy regarding MAG (and its actually a standard policy but on MAG they are suppose to be more strict than other games), they need to first CALL the location that you PO/Bought the game and see your method of payment. If its a trade in, its suppose to be final sale (exchange for same game only). As with everything, YMMV with results. In the past, they have not been all that strict with it and will issue you store credit but with all the trade in recently and what David told me, it seems to make a lot of sense.:evil:

[x0pa]

You can return it to other stores just fine.


Its always in their system because its the way its entered. How else do you think the receipt was printed?;)

You can return your game @ any store but the policy regarding MAG (and its actually a standard policy but on MAG they are suppose to be more strict than other games), they need to first CALL the location that you PO/Bought the game and see your method of payment. If its a trade in, its suppose to be final sale (exchange for same game only). As with everything, YMMV with results. In the past, they have not been all that strict with it and will issue you store credit but with all the trade in recently and what David told me, it seems to make a lot of sense.:evil:

Thanks for the prompt responses guys. Alright, will keep that in mind when returning. Will make sure to look for the easiest going reps ;)

[Acid_]

Its always in their system because its the way its entered. How else do you think the receipt was printed?;)

You can return your game @ any store but the policy regarding MAG (and its actually a standard policy but on MAG they are suppose to be more strict than other games), they need to first CALL the location that you PO/Bought the game and see your method of payment. If its a trade in, its suppose to be final sale (exchange for same game only). As with everything, YMMV with results. In the past, they have not been all that strict with it and will issue you store credit but with all the trade in recently and what David told me, it seems to make a lot of sense.:evil:

That's good info from the inside GVRtrader. Also the more people push it turn T3/T2 games into credit the more rigid EB will become. Like I've said before, every time the TIVs are good and there are cheap turds EB gets swamped and they tighten things up.

[GVRtrader]

That's good info from the inside GVRtrader. Also the more people push it turn T3/T2 games into credit the more rigid EB will become. Like I've said before, every time the TIVs are good and there are cheap turds EB gets swamped and they tighten things up.

Yeah and that seems to be the standard at all stores. Look at changes to both BB and RP recently. Businesses are in it for the money and as soon as 1 loophole gets exploited, they look for ways to close it and tighten up to reduce the number of possible loopholes (making it much harder to find deal).

Also another piece of info, seems like RP removed B1G1F off their system today (12/13 transaction today all required manual PO... needless to say i didn't get points for them but that isn't a big deal). Interestingly the one transaction that didn't require PO was 2x GeoW1 + 2x GeoW2... i had 1 other transaction with the same games and those required PO (different store, PO required @ coq, no PO required @ Surrey). There are still ~17 GeoW 2 left that i didn't buy across GVR (that i saw) but ran out of places i want to risk trading in GeoW2.:|

Anyways i'm off for the night so anyone who PMs me after this post, sorry for not replying till tomorrow afternoon (lab in the morning).:|

[Parth]

Why are so many people trading in games like LBP:GOTY for $27 (or I guess 40.50 if towards MAG)?

I sold my used copy for $45 and a new one for $50 last week...

Quite a popular game and very easy to sell on craigs/kijiji...

[GVRtrader]

Why are so many people trading in games like LBP:GOTY for $27 (or I guess 40.50 if towards MAG)?

I sold my used copy for $45 and a new one for $50 last week...

Quite a popular game and very easy to sell on craigs/kijiji...

Faster transfer than a sell i suppose... basically you build up and use credit like cash but you don't need to use as much time as trying to sell the game to another person. Its true that a new game can sell for 50... as i sold a few that way and bundled it with PS3 for a few sales too.

Anyways i'm off unless i get another PM after this post.:|

[civicb]

Yeah and that seems to be the standard at all stores. Look at changes to both BB and RP recently. Businesses are in it for the money and as soon as 1 loophole gets exploited, they look for ways to close it and tighten up to reduce the number of possible loopholes (making it much harder to find deal).

Also another piece of info, seems like RP removed B1G1F off their system today (12/13 transaction today all required manual PO... needless to say i didn't get points for them but that isn't a big deal). Interestingly the one transaction that didn't require PO was 2x GeoW1 + 2x GeoW2... i had 1 other transaction with the same games and those required PO (different store, PO required @ coq, no PO required @ Surrey). There are still ~17 GeoW 2 left that i didn't buy across GVR (that i saw) but ran out of places i want to risk trading in GeoW2.:|

Anyways i'm off for the night so anyone who PMs me after this post, sorry for not replying till tomorrow afternoon (lab in the morning).:|

What does PO mean?

I'm planning to get 4 more games from RP tmr and I'm pretty much done. It's been too much travel for the past month between work and RP for the hunt. And I'm tired......

[domo325]

What does PO mean?

Preorder(s).

Actually, reading GVRtrader's post there, I don't think it means what I think it means.. lol.

[tripleflip]

i dont get it, whats the special deal being exploited? Buy a game and then return it????

[Parth]

Preorder(s).

What does PO mean?
Price Override.

[Acid_]

Why are so many people trading in games like LBP:GOTY for $27 (or I guess 40.50 if towards MAG)?

I sold my used copy for $45 and a new one for $50 last week...

Quite a popular game and very easy to sell on craigs/kijiji...


Faster transfer than a sell i suppose... basically you build up and use credit like cash but you don't need to use as much time as trying to sell the game to another person. Its true that a new game can sell for 50... as i sold a few that way and bundled it with PS3 for a few sales too.

Anyways i'm off unless i get another PM after this post.:|

Exactly. craigs/kijiji can be good, but you have to coordinate with the buyers, deal with no shows.

$27 at EB = $30.50 including tax (@ tax rate of .13) so it's a judgement call of how much the PITA of craigs/kijiji is worth to you. I'd take $45 for my LBP:GOTY.


What does PO mean?

I'm planning to get 4 more games from RP tmr and I'm pretty much done. It's been too much travel for the past month between work and RP for the hunt. And I'm tired......


Preorder(s).

Actually, reading GVRtrader's post there, I don't think it means what I think it means.. lol.

PO = Price Override in this context

[bootymac]

I'm new to trade-ins and I want to make sure I'm reading this correctly:


$19.99 New Release November

Get new releases as low as $19.99 each, when you trade in 2 games!

Titles priced at $79.99 will be $29.99, based on a $25.00 premium trade value. Titles priced at $69.99 will be $19.99 based on a $25.00 premium trade value. Titles priced at $64.99 will be $14.99, based on a $25.00 premium trade value. Titles priced at $59.99 will be $9.99 based on a $25.00 premium trade value. New releases that qualify for this promotion are titles that have launched in September and october 2009, and titles that will be laucnhing in November 2009. Additional charges may apply to new releases worth more than $79.99 including collector and limited editions, based on a $25.00 premium trade value. Valid on PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Wii and PSP Games. Applies to titles with a minimum $8.00 trade value only. Games must include boxes and instructions. Some titles may be excluded. No duplicate titles accepted. No dealers please. Offer may be discontinued at any time. Valid only in Canada. See in store for details.

http://www.gamestop.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/offers.aspx


Is MW2 (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=204351) a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

This seems like a good deal! Are there any other alternative methods to get MW2 at this time?

[belowzeros]

Ok... i'll get some Latte from McD for you!!:D Just need this storm (in Vancouver) to go away so i can actually see where i'm going! I head west to get to GTA right?;)


if you head west man my latte is gonna be cold :(

[mitsui]

I'm new to trade-ins and I want to make sure I'm reading this correctly:



Is MW2 (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=204351) a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

This seems like a good deal! Are there any other alternative methods to get MW2 at this time?

i think this promotion expired
you can only get recent releases (1-2 weeks) or PO future games

[Xeerochild]

i think this promotion expired
you can only get recent releases (1-2 weeks) or PO future games

Yea the promo is over or huge YMMV unfortunately. The only thing you can do for older games is T3G1F.

[mahjongmaniac]

Of course us hoarders get bashed from the jealous v card holders *cough* MJM *cough*
but that's only cuz they don't have the ability to do this or have failed miserably so they whine about it an try to burst someone elses bubble

heh, yeah i'll admit i'm a bit jealous (so are many others), but saying i don't have the "ability" to do this / failed / whine is absolutely ridiculously

i used to do this game flipping biz a lot more often than nowadays (and racked up lots of TIC back then, before FS/BB/RP got into the game trade trading biz)


just b/c some of us don't do it doesn't mean we've failed :rolleyes:

ppl have sth called priorities in life... gaming isn't the most impt thing in my life and never will be


and last but not least, there are some ppl on here that at least contribute to the forum, like grappos13 and GVRtrader... unlike someone on here that only brags all the time about their "haul" *cough* balonis *cough*



trust me, if u were able to get the amount of toys that me, GVA, grappos, and some of the lurkers here get, u wouldn't be making the excuse oh I have a life and job blah blah. Cuz I do and was still able to do this.

trust me, ppl who say they have a "life and job and hence can't be so actively participating in the game trading/flipping biz" actually mean they have a "life and job" and other priorities in life... it's no "excuse" :rolleyes:

maybe it's just you, and you're taking this flipping biz as priority over many other things

[HeavyDutyKronos]

01/18 EARLY AM - EB Over the phone values:

- Saints Row 2 360 - 15
- Gears of War 2 - 16
- Ninja Gaiden II 360 - 15
- Section 8 360 - 19

- XMen Origins: Wolverine PS3 - 20

- Samba Di Amigo Wii - 7

[Xeerochild]

01/18 EARLY AM - EB Over the phone values:

- Saints Row 2 360 - 15
- Gears of War 2 - 16
- Ninja Gaiden II 360 - 15
- Section 8 360 - 19

- XMen Origins: Wolverine PS3 - 20

- Samba Di Amigo Wii - 7

Hmmm, looks like each of those TIVs dropped by $1. Coulda sworn over the weekend they were at $16/$17/$20 respectively (SR2/Gears 2/Sec 8).

Can TIVs fluctuate over the course of the day, or is it only done overnight?

[jEnkinsX]

Thanks for the update HDK. I'll try to look for those today. Which I doubt I'll find any. Btw, when I buy used games at RP and then it didn't qualify, do I just return it? I mean what's stopping people from buying it, playing it then reurn it? Is there like a reason why they let you do this? Coz I know BBV close to me don't do refunds just exchange. Bt BBVs told me I have 15 or 30 days (I forgot) for and "exchange or refund if it's broken" ?

[7-Endless]

I'm new to trade-ins and I want to make sure I'm reading this correctly:



Is MW2 (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=204351) a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

This seems like a good deal! Are there any other alternative methods to get MW2 at this time?

I think this is YMMV...the EB near my work in the GTA still has this promo going on. I'm probably going to grab it today.

[ro_otbear]

hi everyone, long time reader but first time poster...

I did a few trades ytd and these games worked as of 1/17/09 at 4:45pm

360
Bourne
Gears 1
Stormrise
HAWX
50 Cent game

PS3
Top Spin 3

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Rp promo has changed as of sat bogo only if first game is over 19.99

****

I can confirm this too, as I had a stack of qualifying 19.99/17.99/14.99 games all of which I was denied for today.

RFD effect has hit Rogers HO and they have changed this promo with one week left. Hope everyone enjoyed it while it lasted.

HO sent a memo and changed the promo. To get a free 19.99 or less game you must first Buy one for $24.99 or more now.

[Paranoia]

Did an early morning run today at Gamestop. These games still qualify as of 9:30 a.m. EST January 18th:

Chronicles of Riddick X360 (x2)
Afro Samurai X360
H.A.W.X. PS3 and X360
Fable II X360
My Weight Loss Coach DS

Did two T3G1Fs for FF XIII and BF:BC2 on PS3. Awesome day so far! :D

[LIVE DEREK]

heh, yeah i'll admit i'm a bit jealous (so are many others), but saying i don't have the "ability" to do this / failed / whine is absolutely ridiculously

i used to do this game flipping biz a lot more often than nowadays (and racked up lots of TIC back then, before FS/BB/RP got into the game trade trading biz)

just b/c some of us don't do it doesn't mean we've failed :rolleyes:

ppl have sth called priorities in life... gaming isn't the most impt thing in my life and never will be

and last but not least, there are some ppl on here that at least contribute to the forum, like grappos13 and GVRtrader... unlike someone on here that only brags all the time about their "haul" *cough* balonis *cough*

trust me, ppl who say they have a "life and job and hence can't be so actively participating in the game trading/flipping biz" actually mean they have a "life and job" and other priorities in life... it's no "excuse" :rolleyes:

maybe it's just you, and you're taking this flipping biz as priority over many other things



I thought that you missed this post MJM.........video games not the most important thing??? I don't understand, weird.

You haven't been around as much lately either, also weird.

And what is a v-card?

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Oh no! GVRtrader, is this guarenteed?! I was planning on doing what Live_Derek suggested (PO a game, pick up with ID, return for credit with new receipt).

Another question - can I return a game at another EB store or must it the one I purchased at?


There is NO need to worry.......you can return it at any store.........

Of course they have a record of EVERYTHING you do in their system. Why wouldn't they? But it is tedious and unnecessary for reps to look that information up.

Just bring in your game and say "I would like to return this for credit." They have never given me a hard time at any store, ever.

[La Fleur]

At the rate of EB dropping tiv a $1-3 a day, we should have a wealth of opportunities until the end of this month.

Just curious: anyone trade any high tiv PS3 games in lately? I'm thinking DRagon Age is the best for using toward MAG, but I wonder what other options there are/what have people used for themselves

Also some tivs, all 360:

Dirt 1 - $12
Mass Effect - $7

Not surprised Mass Effect finally plummeted considering the sequel is out in a week. It had a very lengthy run. Also, EB should have hit max stock levels on that one due to the $10 sale last month.

[mikka1989]

tekken 6 should be nice for MAG, anyone else confirm that the 50% tiv boosts for MAG POs are still going on? that fearless guy mentioned in quebec that it was not valid there

[Seifer]

Did an early morning run today at Gamestop. These games still qualify as of 9:30 a.m. EST January 18th:

Chronicles of Riddick X360 (x2)
Afro Samurai X360
H.A.W.X. PS3 and X360
Fable II X360
My Weight Loss Coach DS

Did two T3G1Fs for FF XIII and BF:BC2 on PS3. Awesome day so far! :D

My Weight Loss Coach DS still works ? What's the TIV ?

[Parth]

I'm betting Too Human is down to $7.

I would hold off on purchasing it unless you've called to verify its still $8.

[Parth]

My Weight Loss Coach DS still works ? What's the TIV ?
$12 yesterday.

[LIVE DEREK]

I'm betting Too Human is down to $7.

I would hold off on purchasing it unless you've called to verify its still $8.


I say that you are very wrong sir. TIV will be the same today as they were all weekend.

They usually do not update until Tuesday. ..... New values on Saturday.....then Sunday and Monday are usually the same as Saturday.

[munsifn]

I'm new to trade-ins and I want to make sure I'm reading this correctly:



Is MW2 (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=204351) a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

This seems like a good deal! Are there any other alternative methods to get MW2 at this time?

worked for me last tuesday...traded two games (both bumped up to $25) and added $15 to get MW2

[freakx2001]

Yea the promo is over or huge YMMV unfortunately. The only thing you can do for older games is T3G1F.


Rp promo has changed as of sat bogo only if first game is over 19.99

****

I can confirm this too, as I had a stack of qualifying 19.99/17.99/14.99 games all of which I was denied for today.

RFD effect has hit Rogers HO and they have changed this promo with one week left. Hope everyone enjoyed it while it lasted.

HO sent a memo and changed the promo. To get a free 19.99 or less game you must first Buy one for $24.99 or more now.

Seriously this is new??? The Rogers in Barrhaven Ottawa, has been doing this the whole time. Had to buy a game over $20 as the first one.

While other Rogers in the city were doing the $19.99 and get one less that 19.99 free

[HeavyDutyKronos]

While other Rogers in the city were doing the $19.99 and get one less that 19.99 free

Apparently it took effect Saturday, I got turned away from one store I have BOGO 19.99 or less recently, thought this is total BS, called another store in the far side of the city who is known for being on top of RP game promos, and he confirmed the promo terms have changed as of Saturday. After Saturday if you get Bogo for 19.99 or less you probably got lucky with a rep or location who hadn't gotten word or checked their memo's from HO AFAIK. Clearly if they changed the terms and had to send out a memo from HO, this isn't how the promo had been running before Saturday. All my bogo's at RP's over the previous 10 days or so had been 19.99 and less.

[LIVE DEREK]

Apparently it took effect Saturday, I got turned away from one store I have been to before, thought this is total BS, called another store in the far side of the city who is known for being on top of RP game promos, and he confirmed the promo terms have changed as of Saturday. After Saturday if you get Bogo for 19.99 or less you probably got lucky with a rep or location who hadn't gotten word or checked their memo's from HO AFAIK. Clearly if they changed the terms and had to send out a memo from HO, this isn't how the promo had been running before Saturday. All my bogo's at RP's over the previous 10 days or so had been 19.99 and less.


Saturday......weird......I did like 16 games on Saturday and about half were = $19.99.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Is it just me, or is it ironic that a guy named "stule" is trying to build a fortune on "turds." :razz:

well played, sir. well played...


Is MW2 a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

I just did this x2 on Friday, Jan15


heh, yeah i'll admit i'm a bit jealous (so are many others), but saying i don't have the "ability" to do this / failed / whine is absolutely ridiculously

i used to do this game flipping biz a lot more often than nowadays (and racked up lots of TIC back then, before FS/BB/RP got into the game trade trading biz)


just b/c some of us don't do it doesn't mean we've failed :rolleyes:

ppl have sth called priorities in life... gaming isn't the most impt thing in my life and never will be


and last but not least, there are some ppl on here that at least contribute to the forum, like grappos13 and GVRtrader... unlike someone on here that only brags all the time about their "haul" *cough* balonis *cough*



trust me, ppl who say they have a "life and job and hence can't be so actively participating in the game trading/flipping biz" actually mean they have a "life and job" and other priorities in life... it's no "excuse" :rolleyes:

maybe it's just you, and you're taking this flipping biz as priority over many other things

I couldn't agree more. I will take this one step further and (strongly) suggest that it will be those around the person that notice this issue with priorities. When your life consists of a full plate (wife, kids, demanding job) and you're running around like this, that plate may end up a little emptier if you're not careful.

I had that epiphany a while back when I was off "hunting" after work one gorgeous day, and I passed by some guy playing with his kids in the park. That could/should have been me out having fun with my little ones, except I was across town chasing down a bunch of "TIV opps". Kinda hit home that it wasn't worth it, so now I just try to get what I want for nothing, and maybe pay for a few shiny items I would never use 'family money' for otherwise, and leave it at that. To suggest that having those kind of priorities indicate jealousy, failure, or anything else negative is pretty twisted, frankly...


Rp promo has changed as of sat bogo only if first game is over 19.99

****

I can confirm this too, as I had a stack of qualifying 19.99/17.99/14.99 games all of which I was denied for today.

RFD effect has hit Rogers HO and they have changed this promo with one week left. Hope everyone enjoyed it while it lasted.

HO sent a memo and changed the promo. To get a free 19.99 or less game you must first Buy one for $24.99 or more now.

They were dummies not to set it up this way from Day 1. The people who create these promos have no fundamental understanding of the games business - really makes you shake your head sometimes when any one of the regular members here could manage these things better.

And it's a bit of a moot point now anyway as there are very few decent titles under $20, and many that were are now sporting $24.99 stickers - imagine that...

[NonStopInTheMix]

Apparently it took effect Saturday, I got turned away from one store I have BOGO 19.99 or less recently, thought this is total BS, called another store in the far side of the city who is known for being on top of RP game promos, and he confirmed the promo terms have changed as of Saturday. After Saturday if you get Bogo for 19.99 or less you probably got lucky with a rep or location who hadn't gotten word or checked their memo's from HO AFAIK. Clearly if they changed the terms and had to send out a memo from HO, this isn't how the promo had been running before Saturday. All my bogo's at RP's over the previous 10 days or so had been 19.99 and less.

Just curious, does anyone know how the RP points work for this promo and the limitations on how many BOGOs you can have?


On Wednesday i bought 4 games: 3x 19.99 and 1x24.99
- the first transaction worked fine, i got 2RP points and BOGO on 2x19.99 games
- on the second transaction, 24.99+19.99 game didnt ring through as BOGO, so the girl just overrode the price. When I got home I noticed that i got zero points for it!


Is it a rule that I can only do one BOGO per day or something? And should i go back and argue for the 2 points i'm supposedly missing? lol ive been out of the scene for too long, i feel like a noob now :lol:

[RPfriend]

MAGs PO'ed twice yesterday

AC2 (T1G1 with the 50% bonus).
Wolverine + LBP GOTY (got game and $11.25 back)

Following games still works (as of SUN).

Space Chimps 360
NBA 2K9 360
Wolverine 360
Sonic Unleashed 360

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Just curious, does anyone know how the RP points work for this promo and the limitations on how many BOGOs you can have?

1 BOGO = 2 points (you get the points for the game you paid for, not the one you get free)

If the CSR has to override the price on the receipt, I believe they also have to manually credit the points after the override. The CSR may have forgotten, no biggy, just take your receipt back to this location and ask them to re-add the points.

[Acid_]

MAGs PO'ed twice yesterday

AC2 (T1G1 with the 50% bonus).
Wolverine + LBP GOTY (got game and $11.25 back)

Following games still works (as of SUN).

Space Chimps 360
NBA 2K9 360
Wolverine 360
Sonic Unleashed 360

Space Chimps 360 works?? Oh man I saw one at RP for $9.99 on the weekend and figured it had gone the way of a Hockey 2007 game and stayed there. Oh man, I was planning on taking it easy trading for a bit, but now I feel drawn back to the Space Chimps RP.

[Seifer]

$12 yesterday.

It's the one $4.96 at La Source ?

[benji82]

me thinks i can't get my 4 RP BOGO points if i threw out the receipt? or is it somewhere in their comps?

[gagnou]

Just came back from EB

Was able to do T2+ 20$ for Final Fantasy PS3 (game is 69.99$)

Prince of persia 12$
My Weight Loss Coach DS 12$

Thanks for the input on My Weight Loss Coach DS. Found 3 copies at Thesource for 5$ :D

Now gotta find other games for other T2 :cheesygri

[Xeerochild]

Just came back from EB

Was able to do T2+ 20$ for Final Fantasy PS3 (game is 69.99$)

Prince of persia 12$
My Weight Loss Coach DS 12$

Thanks for the input on My Weight Loss Coach DS. Found 3 copies at Thesource for 5$ :D

Now gotta find other games for other T2 :cheesygri

Was PoP 360 or PS3?

[Wildarm]

Seriously this is new??? The Rogers in Barrhaven Ottawa, has been doing this the whole time. Had to buy a game over $20 as the first one.

While other Rogers in the city were doing the $19.99 and get one less that 19.99 free

Just came back from Roger's on 10th Line and the CSR said the Promo was OVER. I'll have to check other stores in the area.

[braveblade]

Is there a link for Weight Loss Coach in thesource.ca so I can check stock?
Thx!

[Acid_]

Just came back from Roger's on 10th Line and the CSR said the Promo was OVER. I'll have to check other stores in the area.

Sounds like the gravy train may be slowing down. The RPs I frequent are pretty picked over anyway - by me - so the deal may be over and a lot of the games are gone.

[civicb]

Just came back from Roger's on 10th Line and the CSR said the Promo was OVER. I'll have to check other stores in the area.

so u said the promo was over means there's no more bogo or u hv to get a game >19.99 to get a game <19.99???

[vic1632]

was able to BOGO at RP in Richmond with games under $19.99 on Saturday AND Sunday. maybe this is an east coast thing?

BTW are they any EB in GVR still doing T3 for any title? went to a few EBs on the weekend and all said T3 and T2 were limited those in the book. not a big deal since I have all the games i want PO for the next 4 months already:cheesygri

[Acid_]

was able to BOGO at RP in Richmond with games under $19.99 on Saturday AND Sunday. maybe this is an east coast thing?

BTW are they any EB in GVR still doing T3 for any title? went to a few EBs on the weekend and all said T3 and T2 were limited those in the book. not a big deal since I have all the games i want PO for the next 4 months already:cheesygri

I went to the Pitt Meadows location and they let me preorder anything.

[mitsui]

I just called EB games for the tiv

Tiger Woods 08(xbox 360)-$4
FIFA Street 3 (xbox 360)-$0.85

I thought FIFA Street 3 would be somewhere around $8 since they sell for $19.99 on their website:|

I guess I will retrun them>:(

[Wildarm]

so u said the promo was over means there's no more bogo or u hv to get a game >19.99 to get a game <19.99???

Over as in they are no longer doing the B1G1F regardless of price of 1st game. I'm a bit skeptical of that though since the promo is supposed to run for another week I beleive

[mikka1989]

RP made it so the first game has to be over 24.99, who in gods name is buying red alerts at that price *shakes head*

[HeavyDutyKronos]

RP made it so the first game has to be over 24.99, who in gods name is buying red alerts at that price *shakes head*

"Rogers Plus: Idiots Welcome"

[canthai]

RP made it so the first game has to be over 24.99, who in gods name is buying red alerts at that price *shakes head*

Not half bad still if you can scoop up some Tekken 6 (360) or Gi Joes as both of these games have a higher TIV at EB than purchase price at RP - Still a good way to flip credit from RP to EB or make a nice little profit off of the MAG promo if you can still get in on it.

Tekken6 (360) 29.99 at RP has TIV of 37 at EB, Wolverine at 19.99 at RP has TIV of 20 at EB. There you can turn 30 into MAG and ~20 in EB credit

[revenge7777]

Not half bad still if you can scoop up some Tekken 6 (360) or Gi Joes as both of these games have a higher TIV at EB than purchase price at RP - Still a good way to flip credit from RP to EB or make a nice little profit off of the MAG promo if you can still get in on it.

Tekken6 (360) 29.99 at RP has TIV of 37 at EB, Wolverine at 19.99 at RP has TIV of 20 at EB. There you can turn 30 into MAG and ~20 in EB credit

You do know that the MAG tiv plus 50% extra only works on ps3 games.

[canthai]

You do know that the MAG tiv plus 50% extra only works on ps3 games.

Tell that to the EB location at Rideau Center.... YMMV Games

[canthai]

You do know that the MAG tiv plus 50% extra only works on ps3 games.


Anyhow, you can still get MAG and ~10 credit doing the same thing with the PS3 versions of Tekken6 and Wolverine for 29.99+tax at RP.. still a pretty good deal.

[canthai]

Space Chimps (360) is still sittin at 12 at EB as of 01/18. This can be had at Loblaws for 9.98 if you need an extra title to complete a T3

[LatrellMoonwell]

Anyhow, you can still get MAG and ~10 credit doing the same thing with the PS3 versions of Tekken6 and Wolverine for 29.99+tax at RP.. still a pretty good deal.

again, assuming the CSR lets you put two games on MAG as opposed to 1 game...or that they let you get tiv over the $60 price of MAG

[CrazyJohnny]

Space Chimps (360) is still sittin at 12 at EB as of 01/18. This can be had at Loblaws for 9.98 if you need an extra title to complete a T3

Space Chimps for Xbox 360 is $0.96 at The Source. It's not listed online anymore but you can check in-store (item number 5819640).

[canthai]

again, assuming the CSR lets you put two games on MAG as opposed to 1 game...or that they let you get tiv over the $60 price of MAG

Again YMMV Games, but from what I have experienced and read there is a good chance you will be able to.

[domo325]

Some more random TIVS at EB..

(PS3)
50 Cent Blood in the sand - $20
Band Hero (game only) - $27
Guitar Hero 5 (game only) - $27

[Acid_]

again, assuming the CSR lets you put two games on MAG as opposed to 1 game...or that they let you get tiv over the $60 price of MAG

Remember folks, as GVRtrader posted earlier, EB is going to be sticky about returning MAG or switching preorders to other games. They are supposed to check to see if you got the 50% bump. It's up to anyone if they want to try. I would be careful about POing multiples expecting to turn them into TIC. Definitely post your experience here so we know how it's working in practice.


Space Chimps for Xbox 360 is $0.96 at The Source. It's not listed online anymore but you can check in-store (item number 5819640).

Wow, that's got to be one of the best turd prices ever.

[Parth]

It's the one $4.96 at La Source ?
Yes. Plenty of stores in the GTA still have stock.

[balonis]

i believe if you want to switch, do not bring the receipt. I do not think they can tell how you applied the credits towards the games, just how much is put towards the game

i think bb and fs have received a memo not to pm the rogers deal for buy one get one used games, or so i was told at one store lol. but i guess it doesn't matter since all the prince of turdsias and rainblow 6's are gone. $15 trade 3s are awsome lol


Remember folks, as GVRtrader posted earlier, EB is going to be sticky about returning MAG or switching preorders to other games. They are supposed to check to see if you got the 50% bump. It's up to anyone if they want to try. I would be careful about POing multiples expecting to turn them into TIC. Definitely post your experience here so we know how it's working in practice.



Wow, that's got to be one of the best turd prices ever.

[TripleQ]

I traded in a $40 TIV 360 game towards MAG and it auto bumped it to $60 TIV. Rep didn't even know about the promo until I told her about it.

[grappos13]

i believe if you want to switch, do not bring the receipt. I do not think they can tell how you applied the credits towards the games, just how much is put towards the game

i think bb and fs have received a memo not to pm the rogers deal for buy one get one used games, or so i was told at one store lol. but i guess it doesn't matter since all the prince of turdsias and rainblow 6's are gone. $15 trade 3s are awsome lol

did u retire? :)

i basically did :(

[i-o_o-i]

just did a trade 2 + $9.99 for Darksiders today with:
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2 PS3 ($12)
- Assasins Creed 2 DS ($15)

[ymtw]

did a trade 3 for dante's inferno today (jan 18)

Rainbow six Vegas 2 - $12
Soul Calibur IV - $12
Bourne Conspiracy - $12

[balonis]

lol i've pretty much retired. i just work as a consultant now lol
i get people to do it for me :P


did u retire? :)

i basically did :(

[Parth]

i think bb and fs have received a memo not to pm the rogers deal for buy one get one used games, or so i was told at one store lol. but i guess it doesn't matter since all the prince of turdsias and rainblow 6's are gone. $15 trade 3s are awsome lol
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Oh well, I milked it enough already.

[grappos13]

lol i've pretty much retired. i just work as a consultant now lol
i get people to do it for me :P

lol nice... im just getting rid of what i have left here and thats it... good games tho :)

[balonis]

yea, would be nice if other stores like golftown took games lol
we should tee off in the summer


lol nice... im just getting rid of what i have left here and thats it... good games tho :)

[grappos13]

yea, would be nice if other stores like golftown took games lol
we should tee off in the summer

haha possibly... although my game has digressed.. probably wouldnt even crack 100 anymore :(

[madara]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Oh well, I milked it enough already.

LOL! That was your protected secret, eh? You gave me a hint on the PM. Thanks, but I did not do it. Like some of the old time posters here, I retired a week ago. That is until another really good promo comes up that requires the least amount of time and effort... and $ of course.

[Parth]

Wasn't that protected, Balonis mentioned it earlier in the thread too :P. But no one seemed to want to listen to him. Oh well, better for me I guess.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Wasn't that protected, Balonis mentioned it earlier in the thread too :P. But no one seemed to want to listen to him. Oh well, better for me I guess.

It always seemed extremely YMMV to me. The FS/BB's near me are the worst for PMing, we all know their CSR training involves looking for ways NOT to approve price matches. And let's not forget the P in PM stands for PRICE Match, not PROMOTION Match. It's hard enough getting the drones at my local BB/FS's to agree to match prices, let alone swindle them into matching other people's promotions WHILE not checking the used prices they are matching on each used game.

Not even worth the time to drive down there and waste my breath. Kudos to those of you *cough balonis & parth cough* who managed to pull this off with newb CSRs though. Jackpot.

[Parth]

Kudos to those of you who managed to pull this off with newb CSRs though. Jackpot.
I love those :P.

Definately huge YMMV though. I got a ton of rejections. Luckily for me, there are 4 FS all within a 10-15 min drive of my house. So anytime I was in the neighbourhood of one I would just pop in and give it a go.

[GVRtrader]

i believe if you want to switch, do not bring the receipt. I do not think they can tell how you applied the credits towards the games, just how much is put towards the game

i think bb and fs have received a memo not to pm the rogers deal for buy one get one used games, or so i was told at one store lol. but i guess it doesn't matter since all the prince of turdsias and rainblow 6's are gone. $15 trade 3s are awsome lol

The receipt doesn't show the bump if they do manual overwrite (which was done prior to sat.). Either way, the policy is suppose to be payment via trade in (regardless of rather promo was used or not) is a final sale (except exchange for same title). At least that's my understanding of it. I think the "promo wizard" is still not fully working @ all EBs because most of my recent PO just have manual PO done to the TIVs.

Not sure if FS had he memo sent out but it was impossible to PM @ FS (for me 0/9) but i managed to PM @ BB (6/8 locations).

[GVRtrader]

Rp promo has changed as of sat bogo only if first game is over 19.99

****

I can confirm this too, as I had a stack of qualifying 19.99/17.99/14.99 games all of which I was denied for today.

RFD effect has hit Rogers HO and they have changed this promo with one week left. Hope everyone enjoyed it while it lasted.

HO sent a memo and changed the promo. To get a free 19.99 or less game you must first Buy one for $24.99 or more now.

I wonder if they will have no banners up. Otherwise the current banners are completely misleading and you have basis to argue that it states any game, not any 24.99+ game.;) They'll need to post a correction notice somewhere to make this change.:cheesygri The system has been changed tho so i guess the alternative is just to take down the banners.


if you head west man my latte is gonna be cold :(

Ice Latte isn't all that bad.;)

[Parth]

^ So you're batting about 35%. Roughly the same success rate for me too.

So it isn't too bad. Definately worth it for everyone to try a couple of times (well, probably not anymore since both stores are picked pretty clean and if there is a memo it'll be next to impossible to get it to work).

[Parth]

I wonder if they will have no banners up. Otherwise the current banners are completely misleading and you have basis to argue that it states any game, not any 24.99+ game.;) They'll need to post a correction notice somewhere to make this change.:cheesygri The system has been changed tho so i guess the alternative is just to take down the banners.
They're staritng to take down the banners in the stores in this area. One RP (which is always on the ball with this sort of thing) took them down right on Saturday (they were in the process of doing it when I visited).

Pretty sure they shouldn't be keeping them up. But if they do, argue away. They'll have to give it to you (the bigger battle is finding two sub-19.99 turds).

[GVRtrader]

They're staritng to take down the banners in the stores in this area. One RP (which is always on the ball with this sort of thing) took them down right on Saturday (they were in the process of doing it when I visited).

Pretty sure they shouldn't be keeping them up. But if they do, argue away. They'll have to give it to you (the bigger battle is finding two sub-19.99 turds).

GVR is never on the ball with taking the banners down but i did find it super strange yesterday when most of my purchases required manual PO. The reps were even wondering why it wasn't automatic. I know a few stores with multiple tards still... the problem is i'm out of locations to trade them!:|

[LIVE DEREK]

Does your drivers license have an Orangeville address?


More importantly which EB do you work at?

I fail to see the importance in that question, I would just be worrying about myself.



Sorry that last PM may have sounded threatening, it was not meant to be. Just trying to warn a fellow trader.


What on God's green earth does this mean?

[coolteam]

What on God's green earth does this mean?

I'm not sure, but it made me laugh.

[Acid_]

Quote:
Originally Posted by JnJosh
Quote:
Originally Posted by LIVE DEREK
Quote:
Originally Posted by JnJosh
Does your drivers license have an Orangeville address?

More importantly which EB do you work at?
I fail to see the importance in that question, I would just be worrying about myself.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JnJosh
Sorry that last PM may have sounded threatening, it was not meant to be. Just trying to warn a fellow trader.


What on God's green earth does this mean?

Sounds like the guy's warning about the ban hammer. The post below comes to mind from last August.



I was at EB Games today trying to trade 3 games for the Trade 3 Get 1 Free promo and here is what happened.

I go in there with 3 qualifying titles, asking to pre-order for the Halo ODST Collectors Edition which comes with the controller. The guy who was working there said, you can pay in full to the collectors with the promo and i was like yeah i know, but i will pay the rest in cash or credit when i pick the game up. I take the receipt and walk out there, while i was walking back to my car i noticed that they only put $55 towards the game instead of the $69. I rarely look at my receipts, however as i did see this time and noticed it, i went back to the store and i asked him why was it not $69. He replied i already told you that you can pay with the promo to any collectors edition and i said, i did that couple of weeks ago for Assassins Creed.

He then replied saying, EB Games has lot of trade ins coming in which looks like a big theft going on. They are tracking down the people who have multiple trade ins of the same game. They are investigating right now and they are avoiding this promotion as much as possible.

Then i asked him to cancel it and put the pre-order towards a regular edition of Halo ODST which is actually paid in full because of the $69 trade in value.

I am assuming there is nothing wrong in buying games at Blockbuster and trading them at EB Games, may be ethics wise, yeah, but legally i don't think that should be a problem. If EB does figure out all the people who did that i bet 90% of them will be on RFD:D. Watch out guys EB is the new Secret Services.

[LIVE DEREK]

Sounds like the guy's warning about the ban hammer. The post below comes to mind from last August.



I actually think that this guy works for Rogers.......I did like 4 Darksiders this weekend.........

4...........4.........that is all that it takes......maybe he is just playing me....I have no idea......but 4.......come on I thought that I would need like 50 in a day before anything would happen.....

And on that note I must go out now to do some trades........as I must be back in time for House at 8.

[numero]

Jan 18th: EBG (All 360)

Too Human $8
Gears of War 1: $12
Gears of War 2: $16
GTA4: $12

[Acid_]

I actually think that this guy works for Rogers.......I did like 4 Darksiders this weekend.........

4...........4.........that is all that it takes......maybe he is just playing me....I have no idea......but 4.......come on I thought that I would need like 50 in a day before anything would happen.....

And on that note I must go out now to do some trades........as I must be back in time for House at 8.

Man you got a case of Traditis real bad :)

It's kind of creepy that the guy would follow you on to here.

[Parth]

I actually think that this guy works for Rogers.......I did like 4 Darksiders this weekend.........

4...........4.........that is all that it takes......maybe he is just playing me....I have no idea......but 4.......come on I thought that I would need like 50 in a day before anything would happen.....

And on that note I must go out now to do some trades........as I must be back in time for House at 8.
its old tonight thanks to 24. Take your time lol.

[La Fleur]

So, that was the extent of your messages? Lol, I don't know how fear mongering protects a fellow trader. I'm sure he was sincere, but the vagueness would make most more worried than had they been ignorant of it in the first place.

[civicb]

I was successfully got 2 X Geow2 + Geow1 + Bourne 360 at RP on pape/danforth location. They got problems to do BOGO on their system and they had to do a PO for them. If anyone needs them for T3/T2 u should head there asap and they got 3 of each left when i left there around 5pm.

Finally I'm done...already got 4 PO of GOWIII and some other PO...and i got no more energy for the run >:(

[mikka1989]

how did you guys get BB or FS to pricematch RPs USED and BOG1F games deal? must be dumb reps that don't blink or give a damn?

i know they will pricematch used games from gamestop.ca though

[iggyis]

EB Jan 18

360
Bourne $12
Def Jam Icon $7

PS3
Quantum of Solace $16

DS
My Weight Loss Coach $12

[chdude3]

did u retire? :)

i basically did :(I have. Just if I can run something easy, I will. My wife/kid/job are more important, and leave less time to play games anyways. LOL I still have a mound of credit at EB and BBV regardless LOL.

Anyways, values today Jan 18 at EB:
360 Prince of Persia $12
360 Halo Wars $24
360 Halo ODST $34
360 Halo 3 $17
PS3 Ratchet & Clank FToD $12

Netted me about $140 worth of merch using their current trade-in deals/promos.

[civicb]

just came back from my last run to EB for PO of MAG, traded tekken 6 ps3 and my last copy of Geow2, and the dumb/nice rep bumped my Geow2 to $24 so i got some credits back on my EDGE, which he wasn't supposed to...oh well...

Tekken 6 tivs ps3 at EB: $29

[Captain Snazzypants]

I traded in a $40 TIV 360 game towards MAG and it auto bumped it to $60 TIV. Rep didn't even know about the promo until I told her about it.

Wow...this gives me a few ideas...

[carmv4]

Traded in some games for the PS3 promo.

360 TIVs:

Fable 2: $21
MK vs DC: $19
Left 4 Dead: $15
Ninja Gaiden 2: $15

[trackercowe]

Sweet deal.

Just hit an EB for a PS3 and the CSR bumped up all the games I traded in to $25, including the four towards the $100 off. She didn't even care that I traded in a few doubles. I left some in the car thinking I could only trade inone copy. So in the end I may of paid $150 towards a 250GB PS3 GoW, and LBP.

Might go back and get another PS3 for a friend if I know the same CSR is there. Funny thing was he said he teaches other CSR's how to make the deal, so maybe there are more out there bumping up the total.

Here are the games that I traded which all had tiv's $8+: Wolverine, Riddick, Section 8, Fable 2, GI Joe, Need For Speed Shift, Space Chimps (360), Space Chimps (Wii), The Bigs 2 (360), Gears of War, Godfather Don's Edition.


Haha, I love these deals.

[grappos13]

its old tonight thanks to 24. Take your time lol.

ur right thanks to 24... because 24 ownz house! :)

but i thought it started at 9 so now i missed the first 30 min haha...

[Parth]

ur right thanks to 24... because 24 ownz house! :)

but i thought it started at 9 so now i missed the first 30 min haha...
HDPVR ftw. Gonna start watching now :P.

[TripleQ]

Wow...this gives me a few ideas...

Don't forget about your kids ;)

[chadley]

HDPVR ftw. Gonna start watching now :P.

I'm doing exactly the same thing.....this way I can fast foward most of the commercials by the time it ends at 10.

Damn it Chloe - I don't have time for damn commercials! :twisted:

[chadley]

This title isn't on tivs.ca yet:

EB Games

PS3 - Lego Indiana Jones 2 - $22

[Acid_]

ur right thanks to 24... because 24 ownz house! :)

but i thought it started at 9 so now i missed the first 30 min haha...

Yeah last night was awesome and 2 more hours of 24 goodness tonight.

[LIVE DEREK]

Hey GVRtrader how many preorders do you have under 1 name at the same store?


Traded another 10 games tonight......I have completely removed all "good" games from all the RP in Guelph.....so don't bother looking.

Both Soul Calibur 4 (PS3) and Armored Core 4 (360) are $7

A dude at this one EB said that I have 3 MAG's pre-ordered and that is A LOT. Previously a guy that had 3 NHL 10's got in "trouble" for such things.

I have 4 MAG PO's in total.......2 of which I will return *crosses fingers*

Ha...........tag.........Balonis ♥ Klepto.......and a member called obesepenguin

[Rifat]

I would suggest going to tivs.ca for updates on how much a game is trading in for, they update frequently and have stats for RP, FS, BB and BBV

[GVRtrader]

Hey GVRtrader how many preorders do you have under 1 name at the same store?

Under 1 customer account number, i think the most i have pending is 16 (if you really want to know, i can do a query but it should be around that number). Under 1 name, i have no clue and have to query it (and figure out a SQL statement that actually works to find that out lol too many stores to do a manual search).

Edit after reading your post again i think i need to add more info. I don't have duplicate pre-order of any single title under the same account at any given store and don't have > 10 PO at any store where i don't have a good relationship with the manager (again same account).;) I don't do this namely because doing duplicate PO of the same title is something reps will flag. I also don't trade in the same games twice using the same account unless i know the manager at the store (main reason i more or less stopped picking up GeoW). Basically each PO has 2-3 different tiles (or at least different console version of the same title). That's one of the main reason i use a mySQL database... it becomes way too hard to track 30+ stores...

[LIVE DEREK]

Under 1 customer account number, i think the most i have pending is 16 (if you really want to know, i can do a query but it should be around that number). Under 1 name, i have no clue and have to query it (and figure out a SQL statement that actually works to find that out lol too many stores to do a manual search).


Wait.......how many of the SAME GAME under one account at one store?

[GVRtrader]

Wait.......how many of the SAME GAME under one account at one store?

Answered via edit after re-reading your post.;)

[LIVE DEREK]

Under 1 customer account number, i think the most i have pending is 16 (if you really want to know, i can do a query but it should be around that number). Under 1 name, i have no clue and have to query it (and figure out a SQL statement that actually works to find that out lol too many stores to do a manual search).

Edit after reading your post again i think i need to add more info. I don't have duplicate pre-order of any single title under the same account at any given store and don't have > 10 PO at any store where i don't have a good relationship with the manager (again same account).;) I don't do this namely because doing duplicate PO of the same title is something reps will flag. I also don't trade in the same games twice using the same account unless i know the manager at the store (main reason i more or less stopped picking up GeoW). Basically each PO has 2-3 different tiles (or at least different console version of the same title). That's one of the main reason i use a mySQL database... it becomes way too hard to track 30+ stores...


Interesting........I push the limits a little bit more....but maybe too much....I have 3 MAG PO's at the same store.......got kind of lazy and didn't want to drive to different stores. The NBA 09 The Inside "deal" was too good to pass up.

................Well I might be getting a call or message from EB soon I guess....

But in this case I actually did PO a couple for friends.

[LIVE DEREK]

PM'ed 2 NBA 09 The Inside at FS with Zellers......with the 10% difference. Zellers sells NBA for $20.

Also PM'ed Rainbow Six Vegas 2 with Zellers for $10

I think it is obvious what I used these for.

[GVRtrader]

Interesting........I push the limits a little bit more....but maybe too much....I have 3 MAG PO's at the same store.......got kind of lazy and didn't want to drive to different stores. The NBA 09 The Inside "deal" was too good to pass up.

................Well I might be getting a call or message from EB soon I guess....

But in this case I actually did PO a couple for friends.

Small offense like this (based on my understanding of the policy) will only yield a warning. Now if they decided to push this farther and do a query of your activities under the account at all stores (HO has the power to do this), you might end up being in bigger trouble (i.e. ban). Of course the rep could just be bluffing to scare you.;)

I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you get a call or something goes wrong when you try to do another TI. Worst case, you'll end up calling a DM, explaining your story and get unbanned (unless you go crazy like me or some of the other regulars here...).

[United11]

Damn you Rogers! Finally found a RP with a boat load of titles, and the guy tells my one game has to be over $20 - Crap.

Grabbed 2 copies of Tekken for PS3 and 2? copies of NBA inside(how does one store have 2 copies of this shizer)

Anyways, as confirmed earlier - Tekken is $29 tiv now.

And NBA inside is $26 still.

Also traded Riddick, GIjoe and bourne for a trade3

so 3 more PO and to continue the trend, i'm done for now - atleast until some more promos come around at BBV or RP.

[sandman748]

So I tried my first hoarding run for t3g1f and it was epic fail. I scooped up a bunch of afro samurai, chronicles of riddick and gt5p for trade in and both EB's i went to said that they only do it on select games now. The only one they would let me do it on mass effect 2. so now ive got a bunch of 360 games and dont even have a 360 to play em on.

Since when do they not do the t3g1f on preorders?

[LIVE DEREK]

So I tried my first hoarding run for t3g1f and it was epic fail. I scooped up a bunch of afro samurai, chronicles of riddick and gt5p for trade in and both EB's i went to said that they only do it on select games now. The only one they would let me do it on mass effect 2. so now ive got a bunch of 360 games and dont even have a 360 to play em on.

Since when do they not do the t3g1f on preorders?


It is YMMV on this........but they are lying......go to another EB. Most EB's around here let me PO anything that is in their system, no questions.

[GStrike-]

PM'ed 2 NBA 09 The Inside at FS with Zellers......with the 10% difference. Zellers sells NBA for $20.

Also PM'ed Rainbow Six Vegas 2 with Zellers for $10

I think it is obvious what I used these for.

Zellers does PM? I know what I'm going to do tomorrow.

Anyone know the link/item number for My weight loss coach DS @ la source?

[LIVE DEREK]

Zellers does PM? I know what I'm going to do tomorrow.

Anyone know the link/item number for My weight loss coach DS @ la source?


Zellers DOES do PM..........but you are reading this wrong......I went into FS and got them to match the $20 price at Zellers.

[GStrike-]

Zellers DOES do PM..........but you are reading this wrong......I went into FS and got them to match the $20 price at Zellers.

wait? so how much is Zellers selling Vegas 2 for? did you get a receipt or is there a site showing the price?

[GVRtrader]

Zellers DOES do PM..........but you are reading this wrong......I went into FS and got them to match the $20 price at Zellers.

So you got it for 16 + tax... not bad deal i guess.:cheesygri ~18 -> 39.

[miladvm]

Halo Wars
Halo 3
Banjo Nuts and Bolts
Last Remnant
Fable 2

all 360, all qualified today. I did a T3 for God of War 3 but am considering changing it cause that's only $59.99 (when you change a preorder like this, do you have to pay the $10 difference if you choose a $69.99 game?). The other two went towards a T2+$9.99 for Darksiders, which I then proceeded to sell for $40.

[brocool]

PS3 18 Jan
Pod For MAG

Wolverine $20
50 Cent:Blood on the sand $19

Yo Fiddy Hit that Big Ass TIV!

[domo325]

I did a T3 for God of War 3 but am considering changing it cause that's only $59.99 (when you change a preorder like this, do you have to pay the $10 difference if you choose a $69.99 game?). The other two went towards a T2+$9.99 for Darksiders, which I then proceeded to sell for $40.

I tried to change my GOW3 PO to FF13 today, but they told me that I had to pay the $10 difference, even if I did T3 for it.

[FlyingSoLow]

Needing some advice:

On Jan 5th, I did 2 T3G1F's, but guy would only allow a T3G1F of AoT2. I also had to catch a plane so didn't have time to drive to another EBG. So I have 2 AoT2 preorders(1 PS3/1 Xbox 360).Anyways, I just got back today, 6 days after AoT2's release. What's the experience with trying to switch a preorder of something that has already been released?

[FlyingSoLow]

...I did a T3 for God of War 3 but am considering changing it cause that's only $59.99 (when you change a preorder like this, do you have to pay the $10 difference if you choose a $69.99 game?)...

You should always T3G1F for a $69.99 game unless you KNOW you won't want to switch preorders to avoid this situation. Probably have to bring in the receipt to make sure they can see proof that it was paid using T3G1F. However, I'm sure the situation is YMMV. If the CSR says no, maybe you can come back when another CSR is there.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I tried to change my GOW3 PO to FF13 today, but they told me that I had to pay the $10 difference, even if I did T3 for it.

In the word's of south park, You just got F'd in the A.

I'd speak to the MOD and calmly and politely make the case that you traded 3 games to get one free, you shouldn't have to pay additional cash, you should still receive the one title that you're entitled to (up to 69.99 value).

Different stores can apply this policy differently and not always in your favor as in this case. But if it were me, I'd fight it with the MOD and even then if your efforts fail, the DM. But more than anything take this as a learning experience to find a more hassle free EB location to deal with.

[domo325]

In the word's of south park, You just got F'd in the A.

I'd speak to the MOD and calmly and politely make the case that you traded 3 games to get one free, you shouldn't have to pay additional cash, you should still receive the one title that you're entitled to (up to 69.99 value).

Different stores can apply this policy differently and not always in your favor as in this case. But if it were me, I'd fight it with the MOD and even then if your efforts fail, the DM. But more than anything take this as a learning experience to find a more hassle free EB location to deal with.

Ugh, damn, thanks..

[miladvm]

There is the fact that GoW3 is a GG and I don't mind parting ways with $10+tax for the opportunity to play and beat it in a week, and then get $60 in tax free Edge credit... :)

[sandman748]

I have two questions that you guys might be able to answer.

1. Does EB care about the stupid sticker that RP puts on the disc? That silver one that says "Full retail value will be charged if tampered with?

2. If I just did the get 50% extra credit towards MAG can I transfer that 60 bux over to another preorder or is there some clause that will prevent that?

Thanks for the help.

[coolwarm]

EB Jan 18

360
Bourne $12
Def Jam Icon $7

PS3
Quantum of Solace $16

DS
My Weight Loss Coach $12

Does EB require the included pedometer when trading in My Weight Loss Coach?

[FlyingSoLow]

I have two questions that you guys might be able to answer.

1. Does EB care about the stupid sticker that RP puts on the disc? That silver one that says "Full retail value will be charged if tampered with?

2. If I just did the get 50% extra credit towards MAG can I transfer that 60 bux over to another preorder or is there some clause that will prevent that?

Thanks for the help.

1. I've never had them take notice of it. They won't deny you because of it.

2. The 50% extra credit on a MAG preorder offer is intended to not be transferable for preorders, but it's definitely possible to do. It's YMMV. Just gotta make sure the CSR you talk to doesn't notice you got the extra 50% TIV.

[rfdnoob]

don't forget the 20 copies of Resistence 2, 30 copies of bourne conspiracy and 20 copies of section 8

[belowzeros]

all of you who have gone weight loss coach crazy...just a word of warning be very careful with it and where you want to use it. it's not a "safe" title to be flogging everywhere.

[Acid_]

Does EB require the included pedometer when trading in My Weight Loss Coach?

Yes

[Acid_]

all of you who have gone weight loss coach crazy...just a word of warning be very careful with it and where you want to use it. it's not a "safe" title to be flogging everywhere.

That sucks cuz the only one I traded was one I bought and used!

Oh well it might be a good time to pull back and slow down on the trading.

[GVRtrader]

1. I've never had them take notice of it. They won't deny you because of it.

2. The 50% extra credit on a MAG preorder offer is intended to not be transferable for preorders, but it's definitely possible to do. It's YMMV. Just gotta make sure the CSR you talk to doesn't notice you got the extra 50% TIV.

1 - Always remove them unless you want to increase your risk of being flagged. EB are told to look for games from RP/BBV/etc due to a number of games being taken from there and traded in @ EB (actually most). Of course this depends on the rep (must are laid back) but if you get one rep that isn't, you might be reported after a few trade in (more so if they noticed the same title traded by you before).

[Captain Snazzypants]

all of you who have gone weight loss coach crazy...just a word of warning be very careful with it and where you want to use it. it's not a "safe" title to be flogging everywhere.

Always talk about such games you are trading in. Ask the clerk if they've played it, what they thought of it, etc. Mention that you thought A was kinda fun/cool/well done, but didn't like B.

That throws the hounds off your scent... :twisted:

[GVRtrader]

That sucks cuz the only one I traded was one I bought and used!

Oh well it might be a good time to pull back and slow down on the trading.

I wouldn't worry about it if you only traded once. Trade in a few more and i would start worrying. I think the same could be said for a few other titles.

[belowzeros]

That sucks cuz the only one I traded was one I bought and used!

Oh well it might be a good time to pull back and slow down on the trading.


I wouldn't worry about that at all. I more meant all of the weight loss coaches that have suddenly shown up have their eyebrows raised ;)

One EB I was at tonight had about a half dozen on the counter waiting to be stickered. The guys were commenting about them between themselves and it didn't sound encouraging. Just trying to send out a friendly warning :)

[Acid_]

Always talk about such games you are trading in. Ask the clerk if they've played it, what they thought of it, etc. Mention that you thought A was kinda fun/cool/well done, but didn't like B.

That throws the hounds off your scent... :twisted:

That's pretty good, we should add that to the rules.


I wouldn't worry about it if you only traded once. Trade in a few more and i would start worrying. I think the same could be said for a few other titles.

True POP and both Gears in high numbers -----> flag


I wouldn't worry about that at all. I more meant all of the weight loss coaches that have suddenly shown up have their eyebrows raised ;)

One EB I was at tonight had about a half dozen on the counter waiting to be stickered. The guys were commenting about them between themselves and it didn't sound encouraging. Just trying to send out a friendly warning :)

It's a good point. EB is just getting pounded with turds. If I were an EB manager I'd be squaking about this TIV program they have. Actually the managers probably can't do anything about the program. I would however have a list of titles that weren't T3able even though they are >=8. I'd get the clerks to check the list before they tell the customer that they can trade the game. It would be like turd repellent.

[GVRtrader]

That's pretty good, we should add that to the rules.



True POP and both Gears in high numbers -----> flag



It's a good point. EB is just getting pounded with turds. If I were an EB manager I'd be squaking about this TIV program they have. Actually the managers probably can't do anything about the program. I would however have a list of titles that weren't T3able even though they are >=8. I'd get the clerks to check the list before they tell the customer that they can trade the game. It would be like turd repellent.

Don't forget titles like Afro, BC (bionic and bourne!), insert sport 09, etc. There are actually a handful of titles you can get @ EB for 19.99 now (still) that work for T2/T3. Not to mention EB has a promo for buy 3 for 50 on these same titles... so in theory (someone lazy) can goto a EB, spend 50 credit, trade in those tards, and walk out with a new PO.;) Note i said in theory... rather or not you want to practice this or not = your own risk.;)

[Parth]

Does EB require the included pedometer when trading in My Weight Loss Coach?

Yes
They've asked you for it?? I've never been asked to hand it over. Most of the reps don't know it exists. I gave it to one rep and he handed it back and said keep it. At which point I tossed it in the garbage lol.



Speaking of doing stupid things to get yourself flagged, I traded in a copy of Too Human the other day and I forgot the BBV receipt inside the game case. The rep pulled the receipts out and asked if I wanted them. Ooops. :o

Thank god she doesn't give two shits about anything..

[Parth]

Don't forget titles like Afro, BC (bionic and bourne!), insert sport 09, etc. There are actually a handful of titles you can get @ EB for 19.99 now (still) that work for T2/T3. Not to mention EB has a promo for buy 3 for 50 on these same titles... so in theory (someone lazy) can goto a EB, spend 50 credit, trade in those tards, and walk out with a new PO.;) Note i said in theory... rather or not you want to practice this or not = your own risk.;)
Take the games to another store :P. Although you'd probably want to take the stickers off. And man are the EB Games stickers a pain in the ass to remove...

[GVRtrader]

They've asked you for it?? I've never been asked to hand it over. Most of the reps don't know it exists. I gave it to one rep and he handed it back and said keep it. At which point I tossed it in the garbage lol.



Speaking of doing stupid things to get yourself flagged, I traded in a copy of Too Human the other day and I forgot the BBV receipt inside the game case. The rep pulled the receipts out and asked if I wanted them. Ooops. :o

Thank god she doesn't give two shits about anything..

You got lucky there... i wonder what would happen if the rep actually read BBV Too Human 14.99 and purchase time... oh 10 minutes before!;)

Personally i always double check disc (first time = removal, 2nd time = before i leave the car i check everything again). I think 1/10 times i forget to remove something (generally RP circle sticker... you know the ones that after you remove have "VOID" left all over where the sticker was). Sometime its the green barcode from BBV.

[GVRtrader]

Take the games to another store :P. Although you'd probably want to take the stickers off. And man are the EB Games stickers a pain in the ass to remove...

Tell me about it... there's always 2-4 stickers too! 1 front, 1 back, 2 side (sometime).

But for EB, most of the time, i just take the price tag off because honestly i don't think they care if you bought it there.;) Actually i think they prefer if you bought it there. Most of the time when i trade back a game with EB stickers (back/side without price tags), the rep doesn't even look @ the back of the disc... just open it up to see the disc there. So you might actually have an EASIER time leaving those !#!#!$!!#!@! EB stickers.;)

[crazycoward]

i don't even bother with any stickers. I only do trades for games i really want. So far only done trades for 4 games. Don't think they'll bother banning me for something so small especially since i don't think i have any repeats.

And i've also accidentally left the reciept in the box by mistake.

PS. how do you remove those RP stickers? they're like impossible to remove fully with just your hands. they all leave marks. Same with EB, never buying used games from them if i don't have to, had to use goo gone to finally clean all the residue.

[x0pa]

Same here crazycoward. Just enough trading for the games that look good enough to buy.

I always try my best to clean used games. I tend to use water first to get the paper part off. For the sticky residue at the bottom, I find that tape works wonders. You just keep using the tape to peel off bit by bit until it's all new and shiny!


i don't even bother with any stickers. I only do trades for games i really want. So far only done trades for 4 games. Don't think they'll bother banning me for something so small especially since i don't think i have any repeats.

And i've also accidentally left the reciept in the box by mistake.

PS. how do you remove those RP stickers? they're like impossible to remove fully with just your hands. they all leave marks. Same with EB, never buying used games from them if i don't have to, had to use goo gone to finally clean all the residue.

[cujo_99]

Anyone know the TIVs of the original xbox system, controllers, HD pack, RF pack, etc?

I have a couple wireless controllers and maybe one working wired controller. I never play Xbox and I'm going to buy a game pad for my PC which is much better than my xbox anyway. My dad said there's currently a promo for $8 + trade ins to get $100 off a PS3.

[bootymac]

I'm new to trade-ins and I want to make sure I'm reading this correctly:



Is MW2 (http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=204351) a qualifying game for this promotion? It's currently $64.99, but if I trade in two eligible games, I can get it for $14.99?

This seems like a good deal! Are there any other alternative methods to get MW2 at this time?

Was able to trade two used games in towards MW2 today! Thanks for the feedback guys

[Avenger]

Anyone know the TIVs of the original xbox system, controllers, HD pack, RF pack, etc?

I have a couple wireless controllers and maybe one working wired controller. I never play Xbox and I'm going to buy a game pad for my PC which is much better than my xbox anyway. My dad said there's currently a promo for $8 + trade ins to get $100 off a PS3.

There is a PS3 promo on. As for the Xbox, not worth trading since they sell them used for $29. You would be lucky to get $10 for the bundle.

[Avenger]

Has anyone ACTUALLY been banned? I can't see them having any grounds for it legally even if you do duplicates. I have done numerous duplicate titles over the years and never had any issues. I think it is all just speculation. I have also recently traded numerous POP/BC/GOW1&2 etc and no issue. I have even done RB6v2 for 360 and ps3 + $9.99 numerous times. Doubt people will get flagged. Their only concern is that games are not stolen.

[bellboy26]

does EBgames take BNIB 360 controllers for trade in?

[GVRtrader]

does EBgames take BNIB 360 controllers for trade in?

Yes but don't expect them to offer much for them. You're better off selling accessories as EB generally offers quite little for hardware/accessory.

[LIVE DEREK]

Needing some advice:

On Jan 5th, I did 2 T3G1F's, but guy would only allow a T3G1F of AoT2. I also had to catch a plane so didn't have time to drive to another EBG. So I have 2 AoT2 preorders(1 PS3/1 Xbox 360).Anyways, I just got back today, 6 days after AoT2's release. What's the experience with trying to switch a preorder of something that has already been released?


I have never had a single problem. I simply say that I already picked it up and I would like to preorder xxxxxxx. I would say that I picked it up on my trip as I got a good deal on it.



I have two questions that you guys might be able to answer.

1. Does EB care about the stupid sticker that RP puts on the disc? That silver one that says "Full retail value will be charged if tampered with?

2. If I just did the get 50% extra credit towards MAG can I transfer that 60 bux over to another preorder or is there some clause that will prevent that?

Thanks for the help.


I sure hope that you can transfer the money over. Someone on here said that an email was sent out to employees saying.......DO NOT LET PEOPLE TRANSFER. However these employees never read their emails so I would say that it will not be a problem.

I have 2 to transfer that I will try and do on the 26th......That way I can have my new 360 by the 27th.



Has anyone ACTUALLY been banned? I can't see them having any grounds for it legally even if you do duplicates. I have done numerous duplicate titles over the years and never had any issues. I think it is all just speculation. I have also recently traded numerous POP/BC/GOW1&2 etc and no issue. I have even done RB6v2 for 360 and ps3 + $9.99 numerous times. Doubt people will get flagged. Their only concern is that games are not stolen.


Other than being stolen the do not want their system exploited. However it would be very, very difficult for ONE person to do that to a system. Fearless did it with NBA, but that was just as much the rep as it was him.

I would not really ever worry about getting banned........Isn't it good if I have 80 PO's ???????? They sell games...........I am getting games............GOOD.

However there are people that have got banned. But I think that they just write the DM a letter or a phone call and it is undone.

Yeah I have done a total of about 60 to 80 trade ins since the new year and many of them being Gears 1, 2, Fable, R6V2, Too Human, Riddick x 10. There is really nothing to worry about.........however I will let everyone know if something 'bad' happens to me.

[bellboy26]

this might be a stupid question, but if I trade in a game wtih EB can I build credit with them or does it have to be traded in for something at that time?

[freakx2001]

Anyone know the TIVs of the original xbox system, controllers, HD pack, RF pack, etc?

I have a couple wireless controllers and maybe one working wired controller. I never play Xbox and I'm going to buy a game pad for my PC which is much better than my xbox anyway. My dad said there's currently a promo for $8 + trade ins to get $100 off a PS3.

original xboxes are worth more soft-modded and converted to a XBMC. google it.. very nice thing to have around.

And it also it appears you have the very hard to fine HD Pack... you are already ahead of the game.

[FearLess]

this might be a stupid question, but if I trade in a game wtih EB can I build credit with them or does it have to be traded in for something at that time?

1- you can built credit but you will have the value of it only

ex: too human xbox 360 it 8$ you will have 8$ credit for later use

BUT

if you bring 2 or 3 game with 8$ tiv they will bump your value to 25$ each

[gagnou]

Went to EB games (St-Hubert) yesterday around 17h30 and did a T3

weight lost DS 12$
Pop PS3 12$
Too Human XBOX360 8$

Just behind me there was I presume a fellow RFD guy in line going for a T3 as he had in his hands also weight loss DS :D. When I left I saw you didn't go for the same rep as me as we both had the same game;)

[neksus]

Has anyone ACTUALLY been banned? I can't see them having any grounds for it legally...

Any retailer in Canada has the right to deny service to any individuals they choose not to deal with.

[neksus]

I would suggest going to tivs.ca for updates on how much a game is trading in for, they update frequently and have stats for RP, FS, BB and BBV

Only about ~18600 posts too late :razz::D

[balonis]

Any retailer in Canada has the right to deny service to any individuals they choose not to deal with.

+1
one of my alias' have been banned at a couple ebs lol

[boondock]

did a trade 3 for dante's inferno today (jan 18)

Rainbow six Vegas 2 - $12
Soul Calibur IV - $12
Bourne Conspiracy - $12

was system were these for? Thanks in advance

[ymtw]

was system were these for? Thanks in advance

sorry forgot to mention, they are all from x360.

[cujo_99]

Has anyone ACTUALLY been banned? I can't see them having any grounds for it legally even if you do duplicates. I have done numerous duplicate titles over the years and never had any issues. I think it is all just speculation. I have also recently traded numerous POP/BC/GOW1&2 etc and no issue. I have even done RB6v2 for 360 and ps3 + $9.99 numerous times. Doubt people will get flagged. Their only concern is that games are not stolen.

SWIM bought about 10 Rock Band games at best buy for 7.95 and traded them for $12+ @ EBgames. SWIM probably could have gotten more selling them on kijiji or craigslist, but I guess it was easy money.

[iamlilc]

I have a permanent ban from trading at EB after I tried to trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for Wii (Got them for $0.96 at walmart, TIV was $12 or something). The employee must've known that I got them for cheap and refused to take the games... I got into a huge fight and eventually the district manager got involved. Saw that I took advantage of the T3G1F and now their computer system won't let them accept trades from me. I can still shop there, at least.

That's deserving of a ban. But can't you just get a new phone number? Isn't that the only way they keep track?

[Meelapo]

Anyone have an updated trade in value for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (1) for the 360 as well as Call of Duty: World at War? Thanks!

[GStrike-]

what is the average tiv drop over time? like would a $15 tiv drop to less than $8 a week later?

[civicb]

Gears FTW!!!

1-$12
2-$16

[kimbot]

That's deserving of a ban. But can't you just get a new phone number? Isn't that the only way they keep track?

Drivers license

[kimbot]

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I would not really ever worry about getting banned........Isn't it good if I have 80 PO's ???????? They sell games...........I am getting games............GOOD.

However there are people that have got banned. But I think that they just write the DM a letter or a phone call and it is undone.


Being unbanned usually isn't that simple. If it's one store where a manager has banned you, sure, a call to the DM may be enough (but you run the risk of the DM looking into your activity at other stores). If you're banned chainwide, there's little chance you're getting unbanned cause it'll be the DM who decides whether or not to ban you.

Point is, you should be worried about being banned and having all your T3s cancelled (esp. if you have 50+). All it really takes is one suspicious rep to flag your account.

[jEnkinsX]

Lol this sounds sooo bad.... I asked to get sent home early today coz I believe it's food poisoning and I wanted to see a doctor. The walk in I went to is sooo close RP. It's worth a shot lol

[canthai]

+1
one of my alias' have been banned at a couple ebs lol

Just went to my friendly neighbourhood EB to trade in one title for straight credit but due to some information provided by the CSR just settled for checking a random TIV.

Logans Shadow – PSP - $7

He informed me that he had been contacted by head office and told that they have a list so long of duplicate titles that I had traded to various different EB locations. He claimed that they were going to call me to issue a warning however he requested that they let him handle it as he knew that I frequent his store.

I have traded over 90 titles in the last two weeks for a total of 20x T3’s, 4x PS3’s, 5x Wiis … this all being spread out over 7 different locations and no duplicate titles at any one given location (maybe one or two slipped by me…not everyone has an sql database to keep track of these things you know ;)

He told me that if I continued to trade like this and any more duplicate titles were traded (at any location) that EB would not be honouring any T3 deals I had done and would instead be cutting me a cheque for the actual TIV of all games that I had traded towards any of them.

I have been in this CSRs targets since about day 2 of the TIV bump as I came in two days in a row (no duplicates keep in mind) and on the second day he gave me a hard time about trading in QOS for 360 as I had traded it already (traded the PS3 the previous day) and went into a big rant about not being allowed to trade dupes and being classified as a dealer etc.

The lamest part of this is half of the trades I have done were for my little cousins who are not old enough, he told me that doesn’t matter and they would need to have someone else do it for them (Even if I bring them with me to the store…. ‘Yep’)
Going to be one bummed out kid… all of his cousins get new systems and a couple of new games and all he gets is what….some credit at BBV>?

I am thinking of contacting head office to inquire about this as it seems odd because a huge portion of the gaming market are not old enough to do trade ins and need someone to do it for them….and that someone can’t be someone who does trades for themselves as well (which would be the most logical person to have do it….)

Anyways, I think I will take his word for it and hold off on any more trades at EB period as I have 16 Pos and would hate to be given a cheque instead of the games…..

Any input on what my best course of action would be?

[jEnkinsX]

Wait, when they ban you, they cancel all your PO's? Is that even legal. Transaction is already done. It's not fraud is it? I mean you bought the games legally and it's not our fault that we use our brains to score things like that. I'm guessing if they do ban you, they can't touch your PO's since it's already a done deal. All is needed is pick up

[Peroxide]

How do you have multiple alias'?

The only thing I can think of is getting someone else to go in since they always ask me for a drivers license.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Wait, when they ban you, they cancel all your PO's? Is that even legal. Transaction is already done. It's not fraud is it? I mean you bought the games legally and it's not our fault that we use our brains to score things like that. I'm guessing if they do ban you, they can't touch your PO's since it's already a done deal. All is needed is pick up

Especially when they issue you a receipt with the value showing, it's a contract. I'd like to see how they think they can print a 69.99 receipt showing games at a 23.33 value and magically retroactively change the terms and bill of sale, instead giving a lower TIV on the given date of the trade. That is total BS and not what the record of sale entitles the bearer to.

EDIT: @Canthai: Please share the location and name of rep so other RFD traders in your area can take special precaution in the future. Thanks.

[BUFFAR]

Wait, when they ban you, they cancel all your PO's? Is that even legal. Transaction is already done. It's not fraud is it? I mean you bought the games legally and it's not our fault that we use our brains to score things like that. I'm guessing if they do ban you, they can't touch your PO's since it's already a done deal. All is needed is pick up

Yah, they can't cancel any of your pre-order even if they ban you...unless they want a lawsuit, lol

[jEnkinsX]

Yah, they can't cancel any of your pre-order even if they ban you...unless they want a lawsuit, lol

Man this is scaring me lol. Wait lawsuit? On what grounds? I'm not being a jacka$$ I really want to know to avoid it. TIA

[jEnkinsX]

Ohhh nvmmm I can't read. I'm suing them? I though they will sue me

[JDub41]

EB as of this AM:

Bourne (360) - $12
Weight Loss (DS) - $12
R6V2 (PS3) - $12

Pre-ordered Final Fantasy

[JnJosh]

When they ban you they can cancel your preorders. They are entitled to give you the value of the game either at the time (8$+) pre bump up.

[jEnkinsX]

When they ban you they can cancel your preorders. They are entitled to give you the value of the game either at the time (8$+) pre bump up.

They have a database of TIVS from years back? What if I did a T3 2 years ago, traded Tenchu, Wolverine, bourne for example. What's stopping them froM claiming that at time of trade it was $9 bucks each? TIVS are actually stored that long ago?

[belowzeros]

I have a permanent ban from trading at EB after I tried to trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for Wii (Got them for $0.96 at walmart, TIV was $12 or something). The employee must've known that I got them for cheap and refused to take the games... I got into a huge fight and eventually the district manager got involved. Saw that I took advantage of the T3G1F and now their computer system won't let them accept trades from me. I can still shop there, at least.

yikes @ trying to trade 36 and then getting ornery about it. braver man than I ;)



EDIT: @Canthai: Please share the location and name of rep so other RFD traders in your area can take special precaution in the future. Thanks.

I don't think this is an isolated incident. I got wind of this in toronto last night. I think loss prevention is in full swing because of the serious spike in trades. But I think these lists are probably region or store specific so maybe you can trade if you needed to in a different borough. You can't mail what I think is probably a large list like that to every store it wouldn't be logistically productive so they must be targeted lists. You couldn't expect every store rep across the country to be able to read, scan and remember their relevant data in a large email.

I think a store can do something like refund your transactions to the amount you paid (your tivs) if they wish to remove themselves from the transaction. That's probably not beyond the scope of their rights.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

They have a database of TIVS from years back? What if I did a T3 2 years ago, traded Tenchu, Wolverine, bourne for example. What's stopping them froM claiming that at time of trade it was $9 bucks each? TIVS are actually stored that long ago?

I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale/credit transaction record from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.

[belowzeros]

I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.

probably right, I mean ultimately you'd end up in small claims court to have to test the case. who wants to have to go to that extreme...not me ;)

can't stand the DMs at EB..such a bunch of number crazy arrogant sobs...the few times I've dealth with them (non trade problem related) ive gotten nothing but BS from them

[Acid_]

They've asked you for it?? I've never been asked to hand it over. Most of the reps don't know it exists. I gave it to one rep and he handed it back and said keep it. At which point I tossed it in the garbage lol.


Oh yeah, they wanted it. In fact, as someone who used the game you need the pedometer to use it. Early on it gets you to calibrate the pedometer and plug it in. I don't think you can proceed without it so the game is useless without it.



Speaking of doing stupid things to get yourself flagged, I traded in a copy of Too Human the other day and I forgot the BBV receipt inside the game case. The rep pulled the receipts out and asked if I wanted them. Ooops. :o

Thank god she doesn't give two shits about anything..

Yeah I found an EB receipt from the previous owner for $69.99 with the game guarantee in a mass effect that I bought for $10. When I traded it in I put that puppy front and center for the EB clerk to find. Sometimes it can work for you.

[porkepik]

If I asked WOuld they be obliged to give me back the games instead of the value as I would not have traded them at the 8$ value.

[jEnkinsX]

I'm a little hesitant now to go back to EB where most of my PO's are to do another. The rep there is nice. He even asked Shadowslaya where he is getting his games coz CSR want to do a trade 3 as well. I overheard them about going to flea markets to score T3 titles. How is that any different to what we do? One time CSR even told me he knows the ppl that work at the video game store down the hall, and ppl there bring titles that doesn't sell and use it for T3. That's a dealer right there. I guess you got an anal CSR. It kinda sucks though, if you think about it, eventhough you think that EB store is great and CSRs are cool, once the HO gets involved they can't don anything about it and probably turn against you to try and keep their jobs

[Acid_]

I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale/credit transaction record from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.


probably right, I mean ultimately you'd end up in small claims court to have to test the case. who wants to have to go to that extreme...not me ;)

can't stand the DMs at EB..such a bunch of number crazy arrogant sobs...the few times I've dealth with them (non trade problem related) ive gotten nothing but BS from them

Yeah would it be worth the stress of going to court? But you could kick up a fuss with the EB. You could threaten to go to the local paper too. Headline - "A deal may not be a deal at EB."

[La Fleur]

I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale/credit transaction record from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.

If anyone went to the media about EB making big threats about banning, cutting you a cheque for credit (complete bull) and whatnot, I think they'd change their tune in a heartbeat. Just another round of EB threats, since they can't seem to be prepared for these sorts of things, despite it happening over and over again.

[zoro69]

I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale/credit transaction record from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.

Here the manager started telling people in the fall that they'd change your order to $8 a game traded in (regardless of their value), if you didn't have our receipt to pick up your game. You didn't have to be banned or be a problem, just not having your receipt. He said they had got a memo on too much abuse so receipts would be required to pick up or change anything.

this was at a store where they are pretty good. Don't always know what their own deals are, but always friendly, never heard of anyone having problems. I've even heard hm advise duplicates are fine as long as not on same day. Woudn't even be possible for anyone to do the "make game trading their job" thing or anything close locally that some on here brag of.

[LIVE DEREK]

Only about ~18600 posts too late :razz::D

Neksus......I thought that you had quit on us or something. Nice to hear from you.


+1
one of my alias' have been banned at a couple ebs lol

How do you have multiple alias'?

The only thing I can think of is getting someone else to go in since they always ask me for a drivers license.

That is one of my questions...........HOW DO YOU GET MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS AT EB???. They want your DL so .......... fake ID?



If I asked WOuld they be obliged to give me back the games instead of the value as I would not have traded them at the 8$ value.

That is what I would be asking for.........oh $hit......I would get like 40 Riddicks, 20 Too Human's.......Borne coming out the whazzoo.

[LIVE DEREK]

I had a really good day yesterday.......

Spent a total of ~ $75

Got ~ $40 in EB credit and 3 PO's.....That means that a new game is costing me about $12.

PO'ed 2 MAG's and one FF13 for PS3.

Traded in
House of Dead Overkill
NBA 09 The Inside PSP and 2x PS3
Riddick
R6V2
PoP......and a few more

On another note the DM in my area is on vacation as I have heard through the grapevine.

[La Fleur]

How do you have multiple alias'?

The only thing I can think of is getting someone else to go in since they always ask me for a drivers license.

Yea, I've never understood the whole alias thing. I suppose it really only works in the big cities where anonymity is easier to achieve, but really if you're banned or even warned at one place I'd think EB would be smart enough to use a picture of the individual to verify rather than #, name, or id.

[pete]

Brutal Legend @ BBV $39

seems like EB is on a tear with people getting banned etc..

it's just a matter of time that they look here if they haven't already.

[ookiyuki]

How did everyone pre-order their FF13?
Was it with EB credits? Or T3G1F?

[arty316]

Just went to my friendly neighbourhood EB to trade in one title for straight credit but due to some information provided by the CSR just settled for checking a random TIV.

Logans Shadow – PSP - $7

He informed me that he had been contacted by head office and told that they have a list so long of duplicate titles that I had traded to various different EB locations. He claimed that they were going to call me to issue a warning however he requested that they let him handle it as he knew that I frequent his store.

I have traded over 90 titles in the last two weeks for a total of 20x T3’s, 4x PS3’s, 5x Wiis … this all being spread out over 7 different locations and no duplicate titles at any one given location (maybe one or two slipped by me…not everyone has an sql database to keep track of these things you know ;)

He told me that if I continued to trade like this and any more duplicate titles were traded (at any location) that EB would not be honouring any T3 deals I had done and would instead be cutting me a cheque for the actual TIV of all games that I had traded towards any of them.

I have been in this CSRs targets since about day 2 of the TIV bump as I came in two days in a row (no duplicates keep in mind) and on the second day he gave me a hard time about trading in QOS for 360 as I had traded it already (traded the PS3 the previous day) and went into a big rant about not being allowed to trade dupes and being classified as a dealer etc.

The lamest part of this is half of the trades I have done were for my little cousins who are not old enough, he told me that doesn’t matter and they would need to have someone else do it for them (Even if I bring them with me to the store…. ‘Yep’)
Going to be one bummed out kid… all of his cousins get new systems and a couple of new games and all he gets is what….some credit at BBV>?

I am thinking of contacting head office to inquire about this as it seems odd because a huge portion of the gaming market are not old enough to do trade ins and need someone to do it for them….and that someone can’t be someone who does trades for themselves as well (which would be the most logical person to have do it….)

Anyways, I think I will take his word for it and hold off on any more trades at EB period as I have 16 Pos and would hate to be given a cheque instead of the games…..

Any input on what my best course of action would be?

Wouldn't a check for $1,264 (assuming 16 PO @ $69.99 + tax) be pretty sweet? You could always turn around and buy those games elsewhere or sale or you could even buy other stuff or pay some bills.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Wouldn't a check for $1,264 (assuming 16 PO @ $69.99 + tax) be pretty sweet? You could always turn around and buy those games elsewhere or sale or you could even buy other stuff or pay some bills.

It WOULD be, but read it again, EB threatened to give not the receipts value but the games original actual TIV value (i.e $8 each). That's called theft/fraud.


seems like EB is on a tear with people getting banned etc..

it's just a matter of time that they look here if they haven't already.

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[arty316]

EB TIV January 19 2010

DS My Weight Loss Coach $12 (The source 4.96 new) --> it lives
360 Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts $15 (FS 9.99 used)

Trade 2 for Darksiders with 9.99 credit used.

I was lucky too since I walked into the mall empty handed, then went through FS, the source then directly to EB after taking some time to open everything up on a bench in the mall.

[Acid_]

Just went to my friendly neighbourhood EB to trade in one title for straight credit but due to some information provided by the CSR just settled for checking a random TIV.

Logans Shadow – PSP - $7

He informed me that he had been contacted by head office and told that they have a list so long of duplicate titles that I had traded to various different EB locations. He claimed that they were going to call me to issue a warning however he requested that they let him handle it as he knew that I frequent his store.

I have traded over 90 titles in the last two weeks for a total of 20x T3’s, 4x PS3’s, 5x Wiis … this all being spread out over 7 different locations and no duplicate titles at any one given location (maybe one or two slipped by me…not everyone has an sql database to keep track of these things you know ;)

He told me that if I continued to trade like this and any more duplicate titles were traded (at any location) that EB would not be honouring any T3 deals I had done and would instead be cutting me a cheque for the actual TIV of all games that I had traded towards any of them.

I have been in this CSRs targets since about day 2 of the TIV bump as I came in two days in a row (no duplicates keep in mind) and on the second day he gave me a hard time about trading in QOS for 360 as I had traded it already (traded the PS3 the previous day) and went into a big rant about not being allowed to trade dupes and being classified as a dealer etc.

The lamest part of this is half of the trades I have done were for my little cousins who are not old enough, he told me that doesn’t matter and they would need to have someone else do it for them (Even if I bring them with me to the store…. ‘Yep’)
Going to be one bummed out kid… all of his cousins get new systems and a couple of new games and all he gets is what….some credit at BBV>?

I am thinking of contacting head office to inquire about this as it seems odd because a huge portion of the gaming market are not old enough to do trade ins and need someone to do it for them….and that someone can’t be someone who does trades for themselves as well (which would be the most logical person to have do it….)

Anyways, I think I will take his word for it and hold off on any more trades at EB period as I have 16 Pos and would hate to be given a cheque instead of the games…..

Any input on what my best course of action would be?

He said that the CSR said that " if I continued to trade like this" then they'll refund the TIVs not that they were going to do it. I think it would be a good idea to stop trading unless you don't care about bannings and such.

BTW I understand the argument that you're trading for a kid - heck I use that sometimes too, but you can't expect that to wash with EB.


Yea, I've never understood the whole alias thing. I suppose it really only works in the big cities where anonymity is easier to achieve, but really if you're banned or even warned at one place I'd think EB would be smart enough to use a picture of the individual to verify rather than #, name, or id.

Yeah I think most of us are willing to buy to trade which is very legal - oil, wheat and gold markets are built on this - but getting fake id is another thing.

I wonder if this'll be the last big EB T3 hoard... naaaaaa

If anyone get's news related to banning or trade policies, please share.

[Peroxide]

It WOULD be, but read it again, EB threatened to give not the receipts value but the games original actual TIV value (i.e $8 each). That's called theft/fraud.

It'd only work until someone did file a lawsuit because EBGames has nothing to stand on. They accepted the games and most likely cannot give you back what you had given them, they have a receipt with the value of $69.99 to you, so that is what they owe you.

Think of all the people getting scared and not going to trade in now, seems like a good tactic to me!

[HeavyDutyKronos]

He said that the CSR said that " if I continued to trade like this" then they'll refund the TIVs not that they were going to do it. I think it would be a good idea to stop trading unless you don't care about bannings and such.

Yep good it was just a warning. Sounds like a good time for a cooling off period, maybe change up your techniques a bit to protect yourself (i.e. Friends/fam/alias). After you cash in on your recent splurge of T3G1Fs you could always test the waters again, you'll have less to lose by then against their threat to retroactively cancel the T3G1F's you've accumulated now.

[LIVE DEREK]

Yeah I think most of us are willing to buy to trade which is very legal - oil, wheat and gold markets are built on this - but getting fake id is another thing.

I wonder if this'll be the last big EB T3 hoard... naaaaaa

If anyone get's news related to banning or trade policies, please share.



It might be the last be T3 Hoard until next year though........It was funny, when I was at an EB yesterday the guy said that they want to bring in stock because of the the Christmas sell off........He said that they want to fill up the shelves. Ha.....those shelves were so full it was ridiculous.

I say that the next 'big' thing is FS and RP and maybe BBV doing a huge gathering of games. From my experiences their shelves are EMPTY.

[canthai]

Wouldn't a check for $1,264 (assuming 16 PO @ $69.99 + tax) be pretty sweet? You could always turn around and buy those games elsewhere or sale or you could even buy other stuff or pay some bills.

I wish I: could get that, by the time I got it I could purchase all of the po'd games for probably half the price...

[TheHeeyyy]

I think everyone is getting too paranoid about EB cracking-down on traders. It's important to remember that we are still a minority of the people who trade-in at EB, and we're not very high on EB's radar. Despite that, there are several things you can do to prevent being flagged.

1. Don't make multiple trade-in pre-orders of the same game at one store.

2. Don't trade-in multiple copies of the same game frequently at one store.

3. Don't use the gaming guarantee for every game that it's available for at one store (they notice people who frequently use-it).

4. Go to a store at different times of the day to avoid being noticed as a fequent visitor by an employee on a particular shift.

5. Don't trade-in exactly 3 games that all qualify for a pre-order (include filler games).

6. TAKE OFF THE WRAPPING OF NEW GAMES!!!

7. Use multiple Edge cards (they notice high balances).

I'd say those are good rules to follow.

[canthai]

Yep good it was just a warning. Sounds like a good time for a cooling off period, maybe change up your techniques a bit to protect yourself (i.e. Friends/fam/alias). After you cash in on your recent splurge of T3G1Fs you could always test the waters again, you'll have less to lose by then against their threat to retroactively cancel the T3G1F's you've accumulated now.

Exactly my thoughts... I mean if they want to ban me it's their loss really as I would simply trade in games elsewhere, but the PO's I would like to keep

[LatrellMoonwell]

Exactly my thoughts... I mean if they want to ban me it's their loss really as I would simply trade in games elsewhere, but the PO's I would like to keep

if they ban you, you would have to travel alot further to find an eb out of your district area

[La Fleur]

All work for T3, not actally sure on TIV but they are holding.
COJ:BB (PS3)
50 Cent:BOS (PS3)
Rise/agros (360)
Riddick: ADA (360)
H.A.W.X (360)

I had a deposit on Heavy Rain so after getting it T3, I put it JC2 and the other two games got bumped to 20 each and I put it on AvP.

I picked up my copy of DV and the AM told me that ALL EA GAMES ARE NOW UNDER 8 TIV. And ALONE IN THE DARK is 6 TIV, don't know who tried it, I assumed it wouldn't work to begin with. The RP I go to has been gutted but then again I've gone there 6-7 times in the last week..:cheesygri. They use too also let me buy one game and get the lesser free regardless of the over 19.99 or not but today I was shut down from that. Maybe its a sign I should stop or find another RP..:D

What do you mean all EA games are under 8 tiv? I'm assuming 08-09 EA sports, maybe Mirror's edge type stuff. Surely NHL 10 wouldn't be. Probably got a memo from HO saying they filled their cap of old EA sports titles for the year. I was told that in the new year they fill up on old sports stock by raising the tiv, since a bunch of ppl come in and buy the older sports games during C-mas and once they hit a certain cap, it drops down to below 8, probably for good. I suspect they got a bunch of Tiger woods and NBA Live's in, since there are loads of NHLs and Maddens on the shelves and those had tivs below 8.

[TripleQ]

I say that the next 'big' thing is FS and RP and maybe BBV doing a huge gathering of games. From my experiences their shelves are EMPTY.

It's the circle of life...

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8752/circleoflife.jpg

[belowzeros]

It's the circle of life...


lawl so good :D

[Someguyatwork]

If anyone went to the media about EB making big threats about banning, cutting you a cheque for credit (complete bull) and whatnot, I think they'd change their tune in a heartbeat. Just another round of EB threats, since they can't seem to be prepared for these sorts of things, despite it happening over and over again.

LOL!

"Our top story today, a massive game trader who traded in games he found for cheap is threatening to sue EB Games for threatening to ban him for trading 30 copies of Too Human. When asked for comment, EB simply said LOL LOSERS!".

C'mon La Fleur, THE MEDIA? SERIOUSLY?! :lol::lol::lol:

[La Fleur]

Lol. That pretty much sums it up tripleQ.

Honestly, just as things start to get hot at EB, some other place is going to do something crazy and then we'll start buying heaps of games from EB and take them to that place.

BBV stock is looking the lowest I've seen it in ages. Could be them. RP got hammered hard, so they might be thirsting for games. FS/BB havent done anything interesting in a while. I suspect if one of these companies realizes we stopped bringing our games there, they may want to step in and do something to disrupt. I never see anyone trading games at FS/BB anymore . . . I don't even know what their strategy is. RP at least has been consistent with their strategy, but just altered their eligible games list. BBV has their 3 deals: min 10 tiv, most wanted and buy 2 get 1.

[neksus]

Neksus......I thought that you had quit on us or something. Nice to hear from you.

Been feelin' kinda drained lately after investing a few hours a day for the last year and a half into this for not much compensation :razz:

TripleQ stepped up and updated quite alot of the values from this past week, so definitely thanks to him.

[TripleQ]

Get it, bourne.. born. It works on so many levels :cheesygri

I don't think we'll see Rogers react so quickly, the promos are probably planned a month or two in advance. Or maybe not, judging by the amount of typos in their flyers.

FS/BB probably rely on people who are happy getting their $5-$8 for games they don't play anymore so they can get a discount on an ipod or whatever.

[Peroxide]

I think everyone is getting too paranoid about EB cracking-down on traders. It's important to remember that we are still a minority of the people who trade-in at EB, and we're not very high on EB's radar. Despite that, there are several things you can do to prevent being flagged.

1. Don't make multiple trade-in pre-orders of the same game at one store.

2. Don't trade-in multiple copies of the same game frequently at one store.

3. Don't use the gaming guarantee for every game that it's available for at one store (they notice people who frequently use-it).

4. Go to a store at different times of the day to avoid being noticed as a fequent visitor by an employee on a particular shift.

5. Don't trade-in exactly 3 games that all qualify for a pre-order (include filler games).

6. TAKE OFF THE WRAPPING OF NEW GAMES!!!

7. Use multiple Edge cards (they notice high balances).

I'd say those are good rules to follow.

I would hope everyone follows those rules if they can for the most part, keeps yourself the safest.

The only thing I don't do is #5, they've never said anything about me bring 3 games in for T3G1F and all them being over $8 everytime. They've only mentioned once because they said they didn't think a game would be and I said oh I think it will be with a smirk and I had just said my friend traded it in today so I figured it still would.

Another good thing for Xbox360, I do use GG everytime there is one and I just tell them I'm an achievement *****. They seemed cool with it. :razz:

[marximum]

Today at EB:
Forza 3 $40
Dirt2 360 $32
NFS Shift 360 $31
Batman AA PS3 $27

[RPfriend]

Here's what happened couple days ago.

I brought in a few games to trade at EB (a location that i rarely goes as it's in a mall). I asked about if they have NSMB (out of stock) and 120GB ps3 slim (out of stock), then finally settle with pre-ordering MAG. Perhaps, b/c i ask for 3 of their biggest promo, when I gave her my name and she immediately picks up a folder and look thru a list, she ended up unwillingly doing the trade for me as my name is not on her list yet.

This is first and only time i encountered where a rep looks at a list to reference my name. Maybe it's YMMV, maybe it's not.

Not trying to be righteous, but afterall, we are "abusing" a promo that wasn't intended to be use this way (how many of us actually need 15 copies of the same game, 10's of PS3 or wii). They do have the rights to ban us under the dealer clause unless you can show proof on how you acquire 20x copies of the same game. Buying from a vendor and selling to another dealer without usage of the product IS considered a dealer activity.

I'm trying to be very discreet at trading, following rules that were posted earlier. Yah, we have the rights to go to media, but at the same time, how many local papers will even consider this a "story". Sometimes, we just think we are bigger than we really are.

Lastly, although we are a small group in terms of customer base, but i can guarantee you that we contribute to over 50% (perhaps 70%) of their discounts and negative margin. Why won't they wanna get rid of us?!?! Think from their side for a change, would you want US to shop in our stores?

The new game margin is less than 20% (~$10-$15 if that), and most of our T3 TIV usually only adds up to ~$35-40 before bump up (~$20-$30). Guru traders like balonis and GVRT probably have their own system of not getting flagged. As a community, we should all take extra effort and hope EB will continue provides good deal for us.

[d182]

damn so much talk of banning!
its probably just certain csrs.
i've never had trouble trading in the same game at the same store on a different day
the next 'bump' in tivs at eb will probably be sometime in july,aug,sept so that eb can stock up on games for the 2010 holiday season

[La Fleur]

Yea, last summer got a bit crazy with tivs and I also recall a lot of ban discussion then too.

[La Fleur]

Here's what happened couple days ago.

I brought in a few games to trade at EB (a location that i rarely goes as it's in a mall). I asked about if they have NSMB (out of stock) and 120GB ps3 slim (out of stock), then finally settle with pre-ordering MAG. Perhaps, b/c i ask for 3 of their biggest promo, when I gave her my name and she immediately picks up a folder and look thru a list, she ended up unwillingly doing the trade for me as my name is not on her list yet.

This is first and only time i encountered where a rep looks at a list to reference my name. Maybe it's YMMV, maybe it's not.

Not trying to be righteous, but afterall, we are "abusing" a promo that wasn't intended to be use this way (how many of us actually need 15 copies of the same game, 10's of PS3 or wii). They do have the rights to ban us under the dealer clause unless you can show proof on how you acquire 20x copies of the same game. Buying from a vendor and selling to another dealer without usage of the product IS considered a dealer activity.

I'm trying to be very discreet at trading, following rules that were posted earlier. Yah, we have the rights to go to media, but at the same time, how many local papers will even consider this a "story". Sometimes, we just think we are bigger than we really are.

Lastly, although we are a small group in terms of customer base, but i can guarantee you that we contribute to over 50% (perhaps 70%) of their discounts and negative margin. Why won't they wanna get rid of us?!?! Think from their side for a change, would you want US to shop in our stores?

The new game margin is less than 20% (~$10-$15 if that), and most of our T3 TIV usually only adds up to ~$35-40 before bump up (~$20-$30). Guru traders like balonis and GVRT probably have their own system of not getting flagged. As a community, we should all take extra effort and hope EB will continue provides good deal for us.

Lol, I don't even know what to say about that statement. It's sad that as a customer we have to deal with CSR's who reluctanctly give us a "deal," when it's actually something offered universally across all stores. That would be like a rep at FS reluctantly giving me Avatar for 19.99 during boxing week. "You know, sir, I really hate having to give you Avatar for this cheap . . . like, you don't deserve it at this price . . . could you maybe come back next week when it's full price?"

The other funny part was that you put "yet" at the end of the sentence, like you fully plan on being put on her naughty list at some point . . . just made me chuckle.

[belowzeros]

its probably just certain csrs.



I definitely think there is a lot of truth to that and more so low margin stores.

T3s have to kill all profit on a sale because they rely on the sell through on your T3s. If you are trading junk T3s that they can't possibly recover their outlying cost then they have every incentive to figure out if you should be barred or not. Trading or repeat trading of something like weight loss coach for example bumped up to 23.33 is just asking for trouble. Last night I ran headfirst into that myself ;)

[dom11]

eb games jan 19th

ps3
mlb 09 the show 21.00
rainbow vegas 2 12.00
saints row 2 16.00
uncharted 2 37.00
resistance 2 26.00

[Acid_]

Lol, I don't even know what to say about that statement. It's sad that as a customer we have to deal with CSR's who reluctanctly give us a "deal," when it's actually something offered universally across all stores. That would be like a rep at FS reluctantly giving me Avatar for 19.99 during boxing week. "You know, sir, I really hate having to give you Avatar for this cheap . . . like, you don't deserve it at this price . . . could you maybe come back next week when it's full price?"

The other funny part was that you put "yet" at the end of the sentence, like you fully plan on being put on her naughty list at some point . . . just made me chuckle.

I can see how you would be a big Lost fan looking at all the details in his post.

I totally agree. EB should at least give some respect with the deals.

If he wasn't on the list then he wasn't on the list and a customer is a customer.

I don't get the CSR attitudes. Why do they act like this. If there are any EB CSRs here tell us why EB clerks get so indignant about us buying games to trade? What gives?

It's funny, for a while there EB had this big push for their CSRs to chat customers up about gaming. So they'd have an awkward conversation about the games you were buying. Often you'd be humoring them because you knew way more than they did about Gears or Halo or whatever, but you didn't necessarily want to school them so you just went with it. They don't do that as much now.


I definitely think there is a lot of truth to that and more so low margin stores.

T3s have to kill all profit on a sale because they rely on the sell through on your T3s. If you are trading junk T3s that they can't possibly recover their outlying cost then they have every incentive to figure out if you should be barred or not. Trading or repeat trading of something like weight loss coach for example bumped up to 23.33 is just asking for trouble. Last night I ran headfirst into that myself ;)

So what happened last night?

I can see how stores are there for a profit, but the bottom line is that they set the TIVs and the rule that 8 is the magic bump up number.

[jEnkinsX]

i definitely think there is a lot of truth to that and more so low margin stores.

T3s have to kill all profit on a sale because they rely on the sell through on your t3s. If you are trading junk t3s that they can't possibly recover their outlying cost then they have every incentive to figure out if you should be barred or not. Trading or repeat trading of something like weight loss coach for example bumped up to 23.33 is just asking for trouble. Last night i ran headfirst into that myself ;)

please share! Please

[TripleQ]

Been feelin' kinda drained lately after investing a few hours a day for the last year and a half into this for not much compensation :razz:

TripleQ stepped up and updated quite alot of the values from this past week, so definitely thanks to him.

Let me know when (if?) you're back so I can stop... man it's a lot of work :P

[jEnkinsX]

BTW, I went to RP @ Eglinton/Creditview and Britannia/Creditview before going home. E/C store had NO 360 games LOL all PS3 and Wii.. nothing worth getting...

B/C had 1xTekken 6, 6-7xBourne 360, 2xArgonauts 360 (no manuals) and I think I saw Riddick as well. Didn't pick any of em up since I'm gonna be spending money again :(

[domo325]

BTW, I went to RP @ Eglinton/Creditview and Britannia/Creditview before going home. E/C store had NO 360 games LOL all PS3 and Wii.. nothing worth getting...

B/C had 1xTekken 6, 6-7xBourne 360, 2xArgonauts 360 (no manuals) and I think I saw Riddick as well. Didn't pick any of em up since I'm gonna be spending money again :(

Thanks for saving me the trip! I was planning on heading there sometime today.. lol.

[jEnkinsX]

Thanks for saving me the trip! I was planning on heading there sometime today.. lol.

LOL np :D

[Captain Snazzypants]

...I have traded over 90 titles in the last two weeks for a total of 20x T3’s, 4x PS3’s, 5x Wiis … this all being spread out over 7 different locations and no duplicate titles at any one given location (maybe one or two slipped by me…not everyone has an sql database to keep track of these things you know ;)

He told me that if I continued to trade like this and any more duplicate titles were traded (at any location) that EB would not be honouring any T3 deals I had done and would instead be cutting me a cheque for the actual TIV of all games that I had traded towards any of them.

The lamest part of this is half of the trades I have done were for my little cousins who are not old enough, he told me that doesn’t matter and they would need to have someone else do it for them (Even if I bring them with me to the store…. ‘Yep’)
Going to be one bummed out kid… all of his cousins get new systems and a couple of new games and all he gets is what….some credit at BBV>?

I am thinking of contacting head office to inquire about this as it seems odd because a huge portion of the gaming market are not old enough to do trade ins and need someone to do it for them….and that someone can’t be someone who does trades for themselves as well (which would be the most logical person to have do it….)

Anyways, I think I will take his word for it and hold off on any more trades at EB period as I have 16 Pos and would hate to be given a cheque instead of the games…..

Any input on what my best course of action would be?

Yeah, your best course of action would be to cut the dose!

90 trades in 2 weeks.....for your tiny little cousins? There is a reason children aren't allowed to buy (certain) video games for themselves - they need a responsible adult with them. And most responsible adults aren't running around trading 90 video games (multiples galore) in such a short period of time, so I am not sure that you would qualify!

If that isn't "dealer type activity" I don't know what is...


Wait, when they ban you, they cancel all your PO's? Is that even legal. Transaction is already done. It's not fraud is it? I mean you bought the games legally and it's not our fault that we use our brains to score things like that. I'm guessing if they do ban you, they can't touch your PO's since it's already a done deal. All is needed is pick up

Who is committing fraud here? A rabid trader who is trying not to be flagged as a "dealer" but actually is, or the store who discovers that you are? They have the fine print in there for a reason...


They have a database of TIVS from years back? What if I did a T3 2 years ago, traded Tenchu, Wolverine, bourne for example. What's stopping them froM claiming that at time of trade it was $9 bucks each? TIVS are actually stored that long ago?

I assume you would have picked up PO's from years back. As for keeping historical data of TIVs, I am sure they have plenty of data to refer to.


I think that's total BS, has anyone ever heard of a business retroactively altering a bill of sale/credit transaction record from $69.99 into $24 and getting away with it? Sounds like a lot of empty scary talk from MOD/DM's throwing their weight around.

C'mon. $69.99 was not spent so a $69.99 refund is not warranted since EB would be claiming this to be dealer activity which is prohibited, thus making this 'contract' null and void.


LOL!

"Our top story today, a massive game trader who traded in games he found for cheap is threatening to sue EB Games for threatening to ban him for trading 30 copies of Too Human. When asked for comment, EB simply said LOL LOSERS!".

Good to hear from you - been too long. It would be an interesting story, but only on a very slow news day. :twisted:

[Parth]

C'mon. $69.99 was not spent so a $69.99 refund is not warranted since EB would be claiming this to be dealer activity which is prohibited, thus making this 'contract' null and void.
This is certianly true.

That said, do you guys really think they would go back and give anyone the actual TIVs for the games? Not likely. They would just give out the PO and leave it at that. They don't want to discourage other people from using the promos.

[canthai]

[QUOTE=Captain Snazzypants;10167648]Yeah, your best course of action would be to cut the dose!

90 trades in 2 weeks.....for your tiny little cousins? There is a reason children aren't allowed to buy (certain) video games for themselves - they need a responsible adult with them. And most responsible adults aren't running around trading 90 video games (multiples galore) in such a short period of time, so I am not sure that you would qualify!

If that isn't "dealer type activity" I don't know what is...


Really, your calling me irreponsible? Alright man, anyhow not even close to multiples galore... thanks for the insight.. your first sentence sounds like good advice.. the rest of what you typed doesn't seem to be much use and is pretty uncalled for

[Acid_]

C'mon. $69.99 was not spent so a $69.99 refund is not warranted since EB would be claiming this to be dealer activity which is prohibited, thus making this 'contract' null and void.



This is certianly true.

That said, do you guys really think they would go back and give anyone the actual TIVs for the games? Not likely. They would just give out the PO and leave it at that. They don't want to discourage other people from using the promos.

I would think a deal is a deal and EB would have to follow through an give the customer the PO. The receipt is evidence of the deal.

Past practice has been to allow pickups of preorders but to ban the guy from future trades. Last summer RFD member "jlo mein" went through it as in the link below. They never threatened to not give him his preorders when he got unbanned. I don't see him as active in this tread so maybe he's not into EB trading any more.


http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/banned-trade-ins-eb-games-updated-no-longer-banned-793453/#post9475502

[Wildarm]

I definitely think there is a lot of truth to that and more so low margin stores.

T3s have to kill all profit on a sale because they rely on the sell through on your T3s. If you are trading junk T3s that they can't possibly recover their outlying cost then they have every incentive to figure out if you should be barred or not. Trading or repeat trading of something like weight loss coach for example bumped up to 23.33 is just asking for trouble. Last night I ran headfirst into that myself ;)

Businesses don't stay in business unless they are making money. If they run the numbers and see they are losing money they'll simply reduce the TIV on titles they aren't making money from or increase the minimum TIV for promos.

I'd say the logical choice is to do the latter. Upping the min TIV per title to say $12 would make sense to me. They can still sell the $12 games for $24.99-$34.99. Selling 2/3 recoups the initial cost of a new release. At the same time they don't lose out of the possibly sell-able $8-12 titles which could be thrown in the sub $20 bin.

[LIVE DEREK]

Yeah, your best course of action would be to cut the dose!

90 trades in 2 weeks.....for your tiny little cousins? There is a reason children aren't allowed to buy (certain) video games for themselves - they need a responsible adult with them. And most responsible adults aren't running around trading 90 video games (multiples galore) in such a short period of time, so I am not sure that you would qualify!

If that isn't "dealer type activity" I don't know what is...


Really, your calling me irreponsible? Alright man, anyhow not even close to multiples galore... thanks for the insight.. your first sentence sounds like good advice.. the rest of what you typed doesn't seem to be much use and is pretty uncalled for



Oh the love of RFD......Snazzypants you always make me smile. I remember our first confrontation.....

Now about the Circle of Life

[neksus]

Let me know when (if?) you're back so I can stop... man it's a lot of work :P

You can stop for now...I'll try and keep it up again lol. Imagine you did that for 70 weeks instead of 1 :razz:

[Acid_]

I think everyone is getting too paranoid about EB cracking-down on traders. It's important to remember that we are still a minority of the people who trade-in at EB, and we're not very high on EB's radar. Despite that, there are several things you can do to prevent being flagged.

1. Don't make multiple trade-in pre-orders of the same game at one store.

2. Don't trade-in multiple copies of the same game frequently at one store.

3. Don't use the gaming guarantee for every game that it's available for at one store (they notice people who frequently use-it).

4. Go to a store at different times of the day to avoid being noticed as a fequent visitor by an employee on a particular shift.

5. Don't trade-in exactly 3 games that all qualify for a pre-order (include filler games).

6. TAKE OFF THE WRAPPING OF NEW GAMES!!!

7. Use multiple Edge cards (they notice high balances).

I'd say those are good rules to follow.

Good list!!




Yeah, your best course of action would be to cut the dose!

90 trades in 2 weeks.....for your tiny little cousins? There is a reason children aren't allowed to buy (certain) video games for themselves - they need a responsible adult with them. And most responsible adults aren't running around trading 90 video games (multiples galore) in such a short period of time, so I am not sure that you would qualify!

If that isn't "dealer type activity" I don't know what is...


Really, your calling me irreponsible? Alright man, anyhow not even close to multiples galore... thanks for the insight.. your first sentence sounds like good advice.. the rest of what you typed doesn't seem to be much use and is pretty uncalled for

Let's keep it nice guys we want people to share their experiences.

[smuPoker]

EB today:

Darksiders 360 - $37

[Captain Snazzypants]

This is certianly true.

That said, do you guys really think they would go back and give anyone the actual TIVs for the games? Not likely. They would just give out the PO and leave it at that. They don't want to discourage other people from using the promos.


Really, your calling me irreponsible? Alright man, anyhow not even close to multiples galore... thanks for the insight.. your first sentence sounds like good advice.. the rest of what you typed doesn't seem to be much use and is pretty uncalled for

I may have painted you with the Balonis brush unfairly, apologies if so, but 90 trades in 2 weeks is near legendary. It just irks me when I read stories on here like the guy who rages on an EB clerk because they won't let him trade in 20+ copies of a single Hall of Turd Wii game!

The promos that EB and Rogers run are way more than reasonable. When people take it too far and want to push them way beyond their intended purposes, it gets ridiculous.

As someone else suggested above, put yourself in the shoes of an EB store manager or franchise owner. Why the hell would they want to deal with people like that?! They aren't customers - they are dealers for the most part. You can try that empathy experiment in a lot of scenarios and come out of it realizing you (not you personally) look like a jackass.

But that's just my opinion - I could be wrong... ;)

[balonis]

also don't hook up with a cute EB csr (even though they are endangered species) if u know its not gonna work out in the end


I think everyone is getting too paranoid about EB cracking-down on traders. It's important to remember that we are still a minority of the people who trade-in at EB, and we're not very high on EB's radar. Despite that, there are several things you can do to prevent being flagged.

1. Don't make multiple trade-in pre-orders of the same game at one store.

2. Don't trade-in multiple copies of the same game frequently at one store.

3. Don't use the gaming guarantee for every game that it's available for at one store (they notice people who frequently use-it).

4. Go to a store at different times of the day to avoid being noticed as a fequent visitor by an employee on a particular shift.

5. Don't trade-in exactly 3 games that all qualify for a pre-order (include filler games).

6. TAKE OFF THE WRAPPING OF NEW GAMES!!!

7. Use multiple Edge cards (they notice high balances).

I'd say those are good rules to follow.

[La Fleur]

also don't hook up with a cute EB csr (even though they are endangered species) if u know its not gonna work out in the end

Pics or GTFO!:twisted:

[Seifer]

Eb games january 19

Fable 2 : $21
My weight coach : $12
GeOW2 : $16

[mikka1989]

i think today was HUGE drop day in tivs, im positive GIJOE xbox 360 tanked bigtime, its only selling for 25 at ebg now so tiv is probably HALF that

[La Fleur]

i think today was HUGE drop day in tivs, im positive GIJOE xbox 360 tanked bigtime, its only selling for 25 at ebg now so tiv is probably HALF that

I know the Wii version sells for $25 and has a terrible tiv, but the 360/PS3 ones are still selling for 55 on the website, so unless you made a mistake this must have just happened.

[GStrike-]

bought Banjo-Kazooie: nuts and bolts @ FS but it didn't come with a manual = =;;
I went to EB and waited in line. I asked the cashier if I could preorder White Knight Chronicles and he said yes with $59.99. I asked if I can trade in 2 games and $9.99 and he said no, there isn't a promo for this. I than asked if I can somehow get NHL 10 with trade 2 or T2 +money but he said no, the game is old and there is no promo for NHL 10. I than asked if I can trade in a game without manual and he said yes but not towards any promos, so I'm like so I can't t2 for DarkSiders and he said ya. He than replied you can only trade in a game without manual for in-store credit.

I've PO FF13 with T3F1 in this store, with the lady who was at the cashier next to him. I guess I'll have to either try another EB/GS or go back tomorrow and hope that he's not there.

[zoro69]

Businesses don't stay in business unless they are making money. If they run the numbers and see they are losing money they'll simply reduce the TIV on titles they aren't making money from or increase the minimum TIV for promos.

I'd say the logical choice is to do the latter. Upping the min TIV per title to say $12 would make sense to me. They can still sell the $12 games for $24.99-$34.99. Selling 2/3 recoups the initial cost of a new release. At the same time they don't lose out of the possibly sell-able $8-12 titles which could be thrown in the sub $20 bin.

there is a big difference in them losing some money on the odd transaction from normal customers...and people "filling orders" and dropping 30 of the same poor title on them. The ability to get a good deal keeps people coming back, they want that. They don't want someone screwing them over to profit running their own "business".

Its no different then stores selling a loss leader with a purchase limit. A good price to attract customers, a limit to make sure as many as possible get a chance at it. They'd take in the same revenue selling all their stock to one customer, but it hardly accomplishes the same thing. Especially if the loss leader ends up on the shelf of the store across the street.

Im just lol at how so many here think they are somehow "entitled" to get what they want, trade in as many copies as they want. If eb doesn't want to deal with you that is their right. No media is going to care that a store had to ban someone abusing their promotions. Every promo sign they put up is "no dealers" in the fine print.

[octacon]

bought Banjo-Kazooie: nuts and bolts @ FS but it didn't come with a manual = =;;

Why not just go back to FS maybe and exchange it for the same game with a manual? I'm sure they'd allow this unless they have no more copies.

[iggyis]

Jan 19

EB
50 Cent Blood on the Sand PS3 $19
Quantum of Solace PS3 $16
Time Crisis 4 PS3 $17
My Weight Loss Coach DS $12

BBV
Quantum of Solace PS3 $6
Time Crisis 4 PS3 $4

[GStrike-]

Why not just go back to FS maybe and exchange it for the same game with a manual? I'm sure they'd allow this unless they have no more copies.

Just called another GS and they said I can trade it in but not towards any promotion. I guess I'll have to purchase another game to trade in.

It was a used game and there was only 1 copy on the shelf. It cost me $9.99. Oh well, even if I just trade it in for in store credit I get $15.

[GVRtrader]

Just went to my friendly neighbourhood EB to trade in one title for straight credit but due to some information provided by the CSR just settled for checking a random TIV.

Logans Shadow – PSP - $7

He informed me that he had been contacted by head office and told that they have a list so long of duplicate titles that I had traded to various different EB locations. He claimed that they were going to call me to issue a warning however he requested that they let him handle it as he knew that I frequent his store.

I have traded over 90 titles in the last two weeks for a total of 20x T3’s, 4x PS3’s, 5x Wiis … this all being spread out over 7 different locations and no duplicate titles at any one given location (maybe one or two slipped by me…not everyone has an sql database to keep track of these things you know ;)

He told me that if I continued to trade like this and any more duplicate titles were traded (at any location) that EB would not be honouring any T3 deals I had done and would instead be cutting me a cheque for the actual TIV of all games that I had traded towards any of them.

I have been in this CSRs targets since about day 2 of the TIV bump as I came in two days in a row (no duplicates keep in mind) and on the second day he gave me a hard time about trading in QOS for 360 as I had traded it already (traded the PS3 the previous day) and went into a big rant about not being allowed to trade dupes and being classified as a dealer etc.

The lamest part of this is half of the trades I have done were for my little cousins who are not old enough, he told me that doesn’t matter and they would need to have someone else do it for them (Even if I bring them with me to the store…. ‘Yep’)
Going to be one bummed out kid… all of his cousins get new systems and a couple of new games and all he gets is what….some credit at BBV>?

I am thinking of contacting head office to inquire about this as it seems odd because a huge portion of the gaming market are not old enough to do trade ins and need someone to do it for them….and that someone can’t be someone who does trades for themselves as well (which would be the most logical person to have do it….)

Anyways, I think I will take his word for it and hold off on any more trades at EB period as I have 16 Pos and would hate to be given a cheque instead of the games…..

Any input on what my best course of action would be?

Stop trading till you get all your PO. Also note that the cheque you get will actually be the TIV on the day of TIV, not the bumped up TIVs (i.e. 16 x 69.99). At least that's what i think they mean... wouldn't make a lot of sense to give you the actual value of the game instead of the game as they actually lose more money that way.;)

I have a feeling that you were flagged for going to the same store too many days in a row (even with different titles) and rep found that strange (honestly wouldn't a rep find it super strange to see you there 4 days in a row or so doing trade ins? even with different titles?). Due to this, one of the reps probably contacted loss prevention to do a query of your history and found the info they did. Its impossible for loss prevention to query anyone so they only do query if a rep finds something they think is abnormal.

I actually reached a point where i don't hit any store more than 2x in a row under the same shift (namely same reps) unless its in GVR/Burnaby/New West because i know all managers (and when they work) at those stores and deal with them so i don't need to worry about being flagged. Plus i get valuable info from them so its a good idea to visit them regularly.

[MK-com]

FS - Jan 19
Fairytale Fights (X360) - $17.25

I'm guessing BB is the same, but haven't verified.

[jEnkinsX]

No more GeOW1&2 anywhere in Mississauga/Brampton. Now I'm thinkin of hitting up some Futureshops and get Banjo-Kazooie/Prince of Persia/Halo Wars/Far Cry/Left 4 Dead/Fable 2

Anyone know how I can turn EB to FS credit? If I can I'll totally jump on that.. turn $100 of my EB credit to FS and buy all those games.

[Acid_]

Stop trading till you get all your PO. Also note that the cheque you get will actually be the TIV on the day of TIV, not the bumped up TIVs (i.e. 16 x 69.99). At least that's what i think they mean... wouldn't make a lot of sense to give you the actual value of the game instead of the game as they actually lose more money that way.;)

I have a feeling that you were flagged for going to the same store too many days in a row (even with different titles) and rep found that strange (honestly wouldn't a rep find it super strange to see you there 4 days in a row or so doing trade ins? even with different titles?). Due to this, one of the reps probably contacted loss prevention to do a query of your history and found the info they did. Its impossible for loss prevention to query anyone so they only do query if a rep finds something they think is abnormal.

I actually reached a point where i don't hit any store more than 2x in a row under the same shift (namely same reps) unless its in GVR/Burnaby/New West because i know all managers (and when they work) at those stores and deal with them so i don't need to worry about being flagged. Plus i get valuable info from them so its a good idea to visit them regularly.

Yeah it sounds like it was that clerk that flagged him to loss prevention because loss prevention was talking to that specific clerk.

GVRtrader, I don't get how you would stay low on the radar even with the methods you described above. There are only so many EBs in the GVR and you must have 50+ POs


No more GeOW1&2 anywhere in Mississauga/Brampton. Now I'm thinkin of hitting up some Futureshops and get Banjo-Kazooie/Prince of Persia/Halo Wars/Far Cry/Left 4 Dead/Fable 2

Anyone know how I can turn EB to FS credit? If I can I'll totally jump on that.. turn $100 of my EB credit to FS and buy all those games.

If anyone knows of any good games to turn EB TIC to FS TIC I'd like to know too. Thinking of getting another iPod.

[canthai]

Stop trading till you get all your PO. Also note that the cheque you get will actually be the TIV on the day of TIV, not the bumped up TIVs (i.e. 16 x 69.99). At least that's what i think they mean... wouldn't make a lot of sense to give you the actual value of the game instead of the game as they actually lose more money that way.;)

I have a feeling that you were flagged for going to the same store too many days in a row (even with different titles) and rep found that strange (honestly wouldn't a rep find it super strange to see you there 4 days in a row or so doing trade ins? even with different titles?). Due to this, one of the reps probably contacted loss prevention to do a query of your history and found the info they did. Its impossible for loss prevention to query anyone so they only do query if a rep finds something they think is abnormal.

I actually reached a point where i don't hit any store more than 2x in a row under the same shift (namely same reps) unless its in GVR/Burnaby/New West because i know all managers (and when they work) at those stores and deal with them so i don't need to worry about being flagged. Plus i get valuable info from them so its a good idea to visit them regularly.

Thanks for the input. I'm definetly done until I get all my POs. Strange thing is I only went two days in a row early on doing one T3 each day with different titles and that set the rep on a rant about being flagged as a dealer...I then returned four days later and a couple days after that. He was waiting for me today and started in on me before I even got to the counter. Regardless of what happens I'm just not going to deal with that location again...it's a shame that it's the closest one to me :(

[Haz]

GVRtrader, I don't get how you would stay low on the radar even with the methods you described above. There are only so many EBs in the GVR and you must have 50+ POsI don't either. I guess he's just in good with the managers.

[neksus]

Pics or GTFO!:twisted:

If popular consensus of balonis being a girl is true, it's totally conceivable that they hooked up with very little effort ;)

[HeavyDutyKronos]

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! ... the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here...


Wow what a spineless, selfish and stupid thing you did, giving up this community on a silver platter to the DM, bringing heat on this thread -- even specifically outing people here by name -- in a vain and failed effort to try and get your ass out of a fix.

You should have just kept your mouth shut, instead of being a snitch.

[grappos13]

If popular consensus of balonis being a girl is true, it's totally conceivable that they hooked up with very little effort ;)

nah.. it was just a one time thing where he said "how do u know im not a girl?"... im pretty sure its clear that balonis is a guy :)

[Acid_]

During my argument against EB not accepting my trades, I was invited to one of their head offices in Toronto to discuss my case with the District Manager (only about a 10 minute walk, so I figured why not). The district manager was actually a decent guy, but he explained to me that I can't take advantage of their promotions the way I was... he didn't give me an exact number but he implied that EB loses a bunch of money on T3G1F's when you trade in turds for a $70 game.

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.

Anyways, the point he made to me was don't abuse the system. You can trade in two of the same games, make multiple PO's in one trip, etc. But when you walk in with 27 copies of the same game, it's going to raise some flags. They do have a list for known hoarders in the area, so if you even think you could be on there... be careful. A regular employee at EB won't be able to bypass your account if it's been blocked. The DM said that my account will be reactived after 1 year, assuming that I don't try to trade in anything before then.

So all of you hoarders that think you're untouchable, be wary. The EB's / RP's / BB's out there probably have tabs on you, and if you abuse the system you WILL get caught eventually. :cry:

You talked about fight club? WTF

[Darkmatter]

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.


Honestly what good did this do you? You figured you'd snitch us out and then all of a sudden they would lift your ban? Wow... Community fail

[Haz]

During my argument against EB not accepting my trades, I was invited to one of their head offices in Toronto to discuss my case with the District Manager (only about a 10 minute walk, so I figured why not). The district manager was actually a decent guy, but he explained to me that I can't take advantage of their promotions the way I was... he didn't give me an exact number but he implied that EB loses a bunch of money on T3G1F's when you trade in turds for a $70 game.

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.

Anyways, the point he made to me was don't abuse the system. You can trade in two of the same games, make multiple PO's in one trip, etc. But when you walk in with 27 copies of the same game, it's going to raise some flags. They do have a list for known hoarders in the area, so if you even think you could be on there... be careful. A regular employee at EB won't be able to bypass your account if it's been blocked. The DM said that my account will be reactived after 1 year, assuming that I don't try to trade in anything before then.

So all of you hoarders that think you're untouchable, be wary. The EB's / RP's / BB's out there probably have tabs on you, and if you abuse the system you WILL get caught eventually. :cry:Can't believe I just read that... Boy you're gonna be flamed...

[Acid_]

Can't believe I just read that... Boy you're gonna be flamed...

+1 We want people to share openly, but betraying the community is not cool.

[Darkmatter]

+1 We want people to share openly, but betraying the community is not cool.

I guess he at least lives up to the username...

[lcdps3]

wow that's just stupid... but i hope this doesn't turn into a flamewar now. discuss it somewhere else.

anyone know a recent tiv for nhl 10 for x360?

[ChopSuey]

During my argument against EB not accepting my trades, I was invited to one of their head offices in Toronto to discuss my case with the District Manager (only about a 10 minute walk, so I figured why not). The district manager was actually a decent guy, but he explained to me that I can't take advantage of their promotions the way I was... he didn't give me an exact number but he implied that EB loses a bunch of money on T3G1F's when you trade in turds for a $70 game.

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.

Anyways, the point he made to me was don't abuse the system. You can trade in two of the same games, make multiple PO's in one trip, etc. But when you walk in with 27 copies of the same game, it's going to raise some flags. They do have a list for known hoarders in the area, so if you even think you could be on there... be careful. A regular employee at EB won't be able to bypass your account if it's been blocked. The DM said that my account will be reactived after 1 year, assuming that I don't try to trade in anything before then.

So all of you hoarders that think you're untouchable, be wary. The EB's / RP's / BB's out there probably have tabs on you, and if you abuse the system you WILL get caught eventually. :cry:

I don't know if I believe this story coming from someone who only has 14 posts. Maybe you're posting this just to start some s**t. Anyways, if it's true or not, a lot of people on here are going to think you're acting like a loser.

[jonnyyyy]

couple of tivs (all xbox 360)


Shadowrun - $7
Wolfenstein - $27
Bourne Conspiracy - $12

[Acid_]

couple of tivs (all xbox 360)


Shadowrun - $7
Wolfenstein - $27
Bourne Conspiracy - $12

Wow $7 for Shadowrun. That was a lousy on-line only early 360 FPS. Not worth $7 at this point. I bet the servers are empty. I think the green DVD case is more useful than the game disk.

Long live Bourne!

[TheHeeyyy]

I'm fairly certain Heartless18 is just being a troll. His comment history with trade-ins have done nothing but provoke flaming and spread fear. So as the old saying goes....
http://yovia.com/blogs/davidappelman/files/2009/10/troll-web.jpg

[Acid_]

I'm fairly certain Heartless18 is just being a troll. His comment history with trade-ins have done nothing but provoke flaming and spread fear. So as the old saying goes....
http://yovia.com/blogs/davidappelman/files/2009/10/troll-web.jpg

Good point, the post below is from the "Games RP: 2/$40 on all used video games! Dec 29th-Jan 4th" forum.



I have a few friends in Vancouver that work at RP. I think I'll give them a call and warn them about GVRTrader.... that's absolutely pathetic what he does. I know he's doing nothing wrong, but I still consider his actions to be close to fraud, and I hope the bastard slips up and gets caught.

You've ruined a deal for dozens of posters that just wanted to do a 2/40 once, and I'll make sure you won't get away with it again.

[goflamesgo]

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.


So you try to ruin the system for everyone else but just because you can't trade in 27 copies to Tenchu to the same location >:(

Just read what you said about GVRTrader in doing a 2 for $40 and think about what you tried to do with Tenchu...Though I don't necessarily agree with trading so many games either...


I have a few friends in Vancouver that work at RP. I think I'll give them a call and warn them about GVRTrader.... that's absolutely pathetic what he does. I know he's doing nothing wrong, but I still consider his actions to be close to fraud, and I hope the bastard slips up and gets caught.

You've ruined a deal for dozens of posters that just wanted to do a 2/40 once, and I'll make sure you won't get away with it again.

[d182]

uh oh this thread is gonna take a turn for the worse or a turn for more entertainment depending on how u look at it :lol:


Maybe its EB Games HO doing some scare tactics. *shrugs*

lol trolling sounds more like it cuz it doesnt seem like it based on their previous posts


Wow, so of course I'm the bad guy now. I pointed out this thread because there ARE users here whose actions borderline fraud. I almost got into a TON of **** because of what I did, and I want to make sure no one else does either. The only ones who have to worry are the people who take advantage of these deals for their own personal gain. Just follow the rules and don't be stupid... EB isn't going to come arrest you for posting on a forum.

Can someone explain why I'm getting flamed for telling the truth?

if its 'the truth', then thx for sharing your experience.
but was it really necessary to specifically point out other users on this forum?
or did u point them out to justify your own hoarding?
especially when you made it personal with the following previous post...


I have a few friends in Vancouver that work at RP. I think I'll give them a call and warn them about GVRTrader.... that's absolutely pathetic what he does. I know he's doing nothing wrong, but I still consider his actions to be close to fraud, and I hope the bastard slips up and gets caught.

You've ruined a deal for dozens of posters that just wanted to do a 2/40 once, and I'll make sure you won't get away with it again.

[Captain Snazzypants]

there is a big difference in them losing some money on the odd transaction from normal customers...and people "filling orders" and dropping 30 of the same poor title on them. The ability to get a good deal keeps people coming back, they want that. They don't want someone screwing them over to profit running their own "business".

Its no different then stores selling a loss leader with a purchase limit. A good price to attract customers, a limit to make sure as many as possible get a chance at it. They'd take in the same revenue selling all their stock to one customer, but it hardly accomplishes the same thing. Especially if the loss leader ends up on the shelf of the store across the street.

Im just lol at how so many here think they are somehow "entitled" to get what they want, trade in as many copies as they want. If eb doesn't want to deal with you that is their right. No media is going to care that a store had to ban someone abusing their promotions. Every promo sign they put up is "no dealers" in the fine print.

A-freaking-men :twisted:


If popular consensus of balonis being a girl is true, it's totally conceivable that they hooked up with very little effort ;)

<cue the romantic music...> "you had me at trade-in-value..." :D


Wow, so of course I'm the bad guy now. I pointed out this thread because there ARE users here whose actions borderline fraud. I almost got into a TON of **** because of what I did, and I want to make sure no one else does either. The only ones who have to worry are the people who take advantage of these deals for their own personal gain. Just follow the rules and don't be stupid... EB isn't going to come arrest you for posting on a forum.

Can someone explain why I'm getting flamed for telling the truth?

You are either a clueless fool, a blabbermouth idiot, or an outright liar. Whichever it is, you're also public enemy #1 on RFD. :evil:

Judging by the logical inconsistencies in your statement above, I'd also take a guess and say you're bi-polar to boot...

[ukrani05]

Wow, so of course I'm the bad guy now. I pointed out this thread because there ARE users here whose actions borderline fraud. I almost got into a TON of **** because of what I did, and I want to make sure no one else does either. The only ones who have to worry are the people who take advantage of these deals for their own personal gain. Just follow the rules and don't be stupid... EB isn't going to come arrest you for posting on a forum.

Can someone explain why I'm getting flamed for telling the truth?

Man how would you like it if i went to the district manager and told them that the only person who hoards games is Heartless 18... Man you pretty much told the DM to keep an eye on the fellow users. First of all, you talked about the fight club. Secondly, I havent been on RFD for too long but I know that balonis, GVR Trader, grappos have actually helped a lot of people out so Thanks for FU*KING it up for everyone

[GVRtrader]

All I did was say "Oh, I think this guy trades a lot, he posts quite a bit in the topic, seems like he's always trading". Once again, everyone refuses to take accountability for their own actions and just puts the blame on me. I fully admit that what I did was wrong, and I will NEVER hoard again.

Believe me or don't, but don't come crying to me when you can't screw over the system anymore.

I remember you as one of the people complaining about my hoarding and now you're banned for hoarding? Sounds pretty ironic to me (if its even true as you never really posted about it till now... or posted much at all).

What i do see from the recent trade ins is EB will, without a doubt, be tighter with TIs. Maybe they will implement the system they have in the US (same as RP, listed games). I'm sure in the pass 2 weeks they have received more PO than in the previous 3 months combined (at least that seems to be true for me and i have been doing a ton of TIs before!). There is no backing behind this, just a personal theory as EB HO probably is working on a method to lose less due to T3G1F (or T2 + x).

Also a heads up... Jessica was on duty @ Queens (worst rep @ queens, still not a bad rep just won't do promos) but will be gone shortly and Jeff will take over. So anyone who had issues doing T2 + x during the day, should go after 6.;)

[Darkmatter]

Believe me or don't, but don't come crying to me when you can't screw over the system anymore.

I'm pretty sure everyone on the thread thought that 27 copies of a game was screwing over the system, not doing T3's. So your the one that screwed over the system the most, then tried to say we were doing it to.

[trackercowe]

So much fear mongering, for such little concern.

Seriously how many people have actually been banned from trading on this board considering the numbers of traders? Maybe a handful have been banned outright, and a few are on a "watch list", Oh Noes!

The actual odds of getting banned are probably like 1/1000. Most EB's I go to are more than happy to accept trades, and never say anything about me trading in too many games (50 or so this month). Balonis (if he isn't one giant liar) has been doing this for quite a while, and only now are they catching onto him (after he traded in 10,000 or so games I bet).

Sure if you're dumb enough to trade in 40 copies of NBA 09 to one store you deserve (and should be) banned. Just don't be a complete burrows (new expression) and follow basic rules employed by many.

One thing I have started to do recently is to bring a friend or to into the store with you. That way you can act like you're both trading in games and can avoid specifics because you're talking to someone else.

But, if you do get banned, don't act like we should have some sort of entitlement. EB and other retailers are well within their rights to conduct their polices however they see fit. Although, if they won't let you pick up pre orders, then unleash hell on them.

[the_fm]

so setz, who's dupe account do you think heartless18 is? :lol:

[GVRtrader]

Yeah it sounds like it was that clerk that flagged him to loss prevention because loss prevention was talking to that specific clerk.

GVRtrader, I don't get how you would stay low on the radar even with the methods you described above. There are only so many EBs in the GVR and you must have 50+ POs



If anyone knows of any good games to turn EB TIC to FS TIC I'd like to know too. Thinking of getting another iPod.

There are a few others things i do that i don't bother posting (since posting them would make them rather useless methods as EB will catch on). There are, without a doubt, reps from every store that actually reads this thread so you can't reveal every secret.;)


I don't either. I guess he's just in good with the managers.

Building a good relationship with managers is surprisingly good.;)

[La Fleur]

All I did was say "Oh, I think this guy trades a lot, he posts quite a bit in the topic, seems like he's always trading". Once again, everyone refuses to take accountability for their own actions and just puts the blame on me. I fully admit that what I did was wrong, and I will NEVER hoard again.

Believe me or don't, but don't come crying to me when you can't screw over the system anymore.

I definitely agree, despite some envious curiousity, that some of the lengths of trading on here is a little bit suspicious and borderline wrong, BUT, I would never tell a DM about RFD, certain "abusers", etc. because it wouldn't be any help to me and I certainly wouldn't want to help EB by doing their dirty work. I mean, all you got was one year reprieve for your intel. Not worth it. Even if the DM offered a better deal, he/she still has the right to say "f-it, can this guy" at any point in the future, so now you've made yourself a pariah both here and there. Not to say you made a deal with the devil and blow this out of proportion any more, but I just don't see where the logic and benefits come in mentioning this sort of stuff.

[jonnyyyy]

Anyone have an updated tiv on command and conquer - kane's wrath?

[GVRtrader]

so setz, who's dupe account do you think heartless18 is? :lol:

Could just contact a mod and find out. The forum has IP tracking like pretty much every other forum so unless he has the ability to switch IP every time he switches users, the mods can track him down.;)

[La Fleur]

So much fear mongering, for such little concern.

Seriously how many people have actually been banned from trading on this board considering the numbers of traders? Maybe a handful have been banned outright, and a few are on a "watch list", Oh Noes!

The actual odds of getting banned are probably like 1/1000. Most EB's I go to are more than happy to accept trades, and never say anything about me trading in too many games (50 or so this month). Balonis (if he isn't one giant liar) has been doing this for quite a while, and only now are they catching onto him (after he traded in 10,000 or so games I bet).

Sure if you're dumb enough to trade in 40 copies of NBA 09 to one store you deserve (and should be) banned. Just don't be a complete burrows (new expression) and follow basic rules employed by many.

One thing I have started to do recently is to bring a friend or to into the store with you. That way you can act like you're both trading in games and can avoid specifics because you're talking to someone else.

But, if you do get banned, don't act like we should have some sort of entitlement. EB and other retailers are well within their rights to conduct their polices however they see fit. Although, if they won't let you pick up pre orders, then unleash hell on them.

Lincoln Burrows?

[Parth]

I definitely agree, despite some envious curiousity, that some of the lengths of trading on here is a little bit suspicious and borderline wrong, BUT, I would never tell a DM about RFD, certain "abusers", etc. because it wouldn't be any help to me and I certainly wouldn't want to help EB by doing their dirty work. I mean, all you got was one year reprieve for your intel. Not worth it. Even if the DM offered a better deal, he/she still has the right to say "f-it, can this guy" at any point in the future, so now you've made yourself a pariah both here and there. Not to say you made a deal with the devil and blow this out of proportion any more, but I just don't see where the logic and benefits come in mentioning this sort of stuff.
He's trolling to get a rise out of people.

I am near 100% sure he did no such thing. That said, even if he did, there really isn't anything to worry about. It's not like anyone has their personal information posted here (and if you do, remove it). So someone at EB isn't exactly going to look through this forum and find people to ban. Worst case scenario, someone monitors these forums and drops TIVs much quicker. And they could more effectively do that if they just had someone pay attention to the games they are receiving. So the comments that he never made will lead to nothing.

[LIVE DEREK]

But that's just my opinion - I could be wrong... ;)


Denis Miller FTW.......I know that YOU must know who that is........??!!??

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[trackercowe]

Lincoln Burrows?

Alexandre burrows, the epitome of idiocy, and ineptitude (but maybe that includes Linc too).

Man I love how this thread has devolved. Would all you people with trade in values please post them in the discussion forums please.

[neksus]

I'll be Scofield!

[trackercowe]

I'll be Scofield!

Sorry, but I believe GVR is Scofield. No one else has mapped out the system quite like he has. He knows all the in's and outs of the business, and all the players. He also seems to have no problems wearing disguises, and has his own Sara by his side at times.

Maybe in a few years we will find out his mother is actually the CEO of EB Games and she is out to stop him, while he doesn't know she even exists. Yah, that does sound like a dissapointing twist to me as well.

neksus is more like the Brian Singer.

[the_fm]

Could just contact a mod and find out. The forum has IP tracking like pretty much every other forum so unless he has the ability to switch IP every time he switches users, the mods can track him down.;)

true but i want Setz to do it. he's pretty good at it. he busted 2 of them recently. i want his opinion! :lol:

[calpico]

Also a heads up... Jessica was on duty @ Queens (worst rep @ queens, still not a bad rep just won't do promos) but will be gone shortly and Jeff will take over. So anyone who had issues doing T2 + x during the day, should go after 6.;)


I managed to do 3 x T2 promo with her last week but I think she might have messed up on the TIV. When I looked at my receipt they weren't bumped up to $25. Do you think I should go back to get an adjustment?

[GStrike-]

During my argument against EB not accepting my trades, I was invited to one of their head offices in Toronto to discuss my case with the District Manager (only about a 10 minute walk, so I figured why not). The district manager was actually a decent guy, but he explained to me that I can't take advantage of their promotions the way I was... he didn't give me an exact number but he implied that EB loses a bunch of money on T3G1F's when you trade in turds for a $70 game.

He asked me how I knew about what games to trade in, and I told him about tivs.ca and also RFD. I actually pointed out some of the known hoarders on this board (balonis, GVRTrader, grappos)!! Don't worry guys, you're still anonymous and everything, but the DM said he was going to keep an eye on here.... who knows if he still does.

Anyways, the point he made to me was don't abuse the system. You can trade in two of the same games, make multiple PO's in one trip, etc. But when you walk in with 27 copies of the same game, it's going to raise some flags. They do have a list for known hoarders in the area, so if you even think you could be on there... be careful. A regular employee at EB won't be able to bypass your account if it's been blocked. The DM said that my account will be reactived after 1 year, assuming that I don't try to trade in anything before then.

So all of you hoarders that think you're untouchable, be wary. The EB's / RP's / BB's out there probably have tabs on you, and if you abuse the system you WILL get caught eventually. :cry:

wow wtf. I'm speechless, you have no gain and now the DM would keep an eye on the community and be more strict.

[Frendo]

Does anyone have an updated TIV of NBA 09: The Inside, is it still holding around the $25 mark?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

By the way, everything I've ever posted here has been a complete lie. I enjoy getting a rise out of people over something as petty as video games. Who in their right mind would be invited to EB's head office to discuss something with a district manager? Why the hell would I even want to associate myself with a place like this?

I'm out.... thanks for the laughs, gang.

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The banhammer was made for 'people' like you (and I use that term loosely).

[GVRtrader]

I managed to do 3 x T2 promo with her last week but I think she might have messed up on the TIV. When I looked at my receipt they weren't bumped up to $25. Do you think I should go back to get an adjustment?

She won't change them after but she never allowed me to do T2 POs before... only on new releases and as of today, she removed all the T2 promo in store (only allow T2 + x for Dark void and Mass Effect 2). So i left and asked Jeff to help me do T2 + 9.99 tonight for Heavy Rain. She always honor stick promo if they are there... e.g. Cross Edge for T2 + 9.99. Like i said, she isn't a bad rep, just happen to be the worst one @ Queens (all other queen reps seem to allow just about any promo... including ones that have expired).

Also note that T2 + 9.99 for Darksider, 14.99 for NSMB and MW2 are both suppose to officially end today (or ended today). YMMV of course like everything else.

Also thinking about the previous post by heartless... i wonder how he even got access to HO. Doesn't match other stories mentioned about phoning HO. He actually got to physically go there instead of phoning? I think the common phase of "picture or it didn't happen" probably should apply. Namely a picture of HO and an address so others who have issue (in that area) can head directly to HO. If he can't provide that simple proof, then i guess we all know what happened.;)

For reference... his past post about phoning RP rep (friends) most likely never happened or somehow i never ran into his friends (if you know me, thats pretty unlikely). I still have been trading @ RP since the start of the month (trading for credit with new releases/AC2, no point in T2/T3 as you can get much better deals @ EB this month). I also managed to score 2/40 after his post with accounts that were inactive (like i said, 48 hour only or reactivate and wipe out transaction history for 15 SRP although i don't know if the transaction history reappears after 48 hrs). So that post was most likely an empty threat.

[GVRtrader]

By the way, everything I've ever posted here has been a complete lie. I enjoy getting a rise out of people over something as petty as video games. Who in their right mind would be invited to EB's head office to discuss something with a district manager? Why the hell would I even want to associate myself with a place like this?

I'm out.... thanks for the laughs, gang.

Haha saw this post after my post... pretty much figured it out before you admitted it (but i posted after you i guess since i'm still in lecture).

I suggest everyone contact your favorite mod for ban hammer.;) Also remember to ask them to do IP track as odds are that's an alt account.;)

[ChopSuey]

Haha saw this post after my post... pretty much figured it out before you admitted it (but i posted after you i guess since i'm still in lecture).

I suggest everyone contact your favorite mod for ban hammer.;) Also remember to ask them to do IP track as odds are that's an alt account.;)

I was right. I knew the guy was full of BS. Can't trust newbie posts. :)

[calpico]

She won't change them after but she never allowed me to do T2 POs before... only on new releases and as of today, she removed all the T2 promo in store (only allow T2 + x for Dark void and Mass Effect 2). So i left and asked Jeff to help me do T2 + 9.99 tonight for Heavy Rain. She always honor stick promo if they are there... e.g. Cross Edge for T2 + 9.99. Like i said, she isn't a bad rep, just happen to be the worst one @ Queens (all other queen reps seem to allow just about any promo... including ones that have expired).



Thanks for the advice GVRtrader. I paid like $15.00 more in the end so I guess it's no biggie.

[LIVE DEREK]

Remember DON'T feed the troll..........but you all did anyways......Nice, very nice.

Now who on here can tell me about the STOCK OF GAMES IN THE TRI-CITY

How is the supply at RP in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge???

I need my fix and there is NOTHING left here.

[GStrike-]

Remember DON'T feed the troll..........but you all did anyways......Nice, very nice.

Now who on here can tell me about the STOCK OF GAMES IN THE TRI-CITY

How is the supply at RP in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge???

I need my fix and there is NOTHING left here.

is there a deal for games at RP?

[grappos13]

lol @ everything that has been said buy that guy...

wasnt he the guy that said he would get all of the AC2 CE for ppl and sell them for like $20? yet he posted that he sold some of them while in line for $50... yawn...

as for hoarding, i think my name always gets put in that category because i post on here a lot... im sure there r like 100 regulars that hoard more than i do and have a lot more pre-orders than i do...

i think the max pre-orders that ive had at EB combined was like..20-25... which is not that many considering there r ppl on here who have 4x that amount in just ONE game lol

[Peroxide]

Bump

[GVRtrader]

lol @ everything that has been said buy that guy...

wasnt he the guy that said he would get all of the AC2 CE for ppl and sell them for like $20? yet he posted that he sold some of them while in line for $50... yawn...

as for hoarding, i think my name always gets put in that category because i post on here a lot... im sure there r like 100 regulars that hoard more than i do and have a lot more pre-orders than i do...

i think the max pre-orders that ive had at EB combined was like..20-25... which is not that many considering there r ppl on here who have 4x that amount in just ONE game lol

Shhhh... no one knows about how many PO i have on MAG and i want to keep it that way!! Funny thing is i don't plan on returning them (i actually return less than 10% of the games i PO but i GG about 95%...).:razz:

[Toricda]

CAR!!! CAR!!!


o.k... GAME ON


http://www3.sympatico.ca/taylormcgreal/images/streetparty_hockey.jpg

[GVRtrader]

CAR!!! CAR!!!


o.k... GAME ON


Funny except its like raining now because there are no more tards to continue the game (well i shouldn't say no more but the stock is a lot lower now).;)

[the_fm]

i miss street hockey! >:(

[grappos13]

i miss street hockey! >:(

i know... street hockey and basketball.. use to play that outside on the street or basketball on my driveway all the time.. prolly from when i was 5 till i was 15.. then everyone stopped playing both of them :(

although one time we had a reunion style road hockey game in the loblaws parking lot at like 1am till 4am in OAC...but that was ages ago now :(

[LIVE DEREK]

is there a deal for games at RP?


It is rude to answer a question with a question.......Of course there is a deal at RP.......Have you missed the last two weeks of this thread?

There is B1G1F.........and I need more stock.......

[jEnkinsX]

Wow! I take a nap @ 6PM.. I wake up now and I missed out on sooo many things! LOL.. Were those posts by heartless today? I dont see the originals.. so i guess they were deleted?

Lets get back to trading tomorrow!

[the_fm]

i know... street hockey and basketball.. use to play that outside on the street or basketball on my driveway all the time.. prolly from when i was 5 till i was 15.. then everyone stopped playing both of them :(

although one time we had a reunion style road hockey game in the loblaws parking lot at like 1am till 4am in OAC...but that was ages ago now :(

that and baseball. can't remember the number of windows me and my friends broke back then :lol:

[GVRtrader]

It is rude to answer a question with a question.......Of course there is a deal at RP.......Have you missed the last two weeks of this thread?

There is B1G1F.........and I need more stock.......

The B1G1F has officially changed to buy 1 @ 24.99+ and get 1 @ 19.99 or less.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

The B1G1F has officially changed to buy 1 @ 24.99+ and get 1 @ 19.99 or less.

Thanks for the reminder. This totally sucks and kills or at the very least complicates the last few days of the RP BOGO promo as an easy way to score T3G1F. :evil: They've had BOGO's in the past that have run to their conclusion at 19.99 or less. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come and they plan on running future BOGO's like this.

[belowzeros]

Sorry, but I believe GVR is Scofield. No one else has mapped out the system quite like he has. He knows all the in's and outs of the business, and all the players. He also seems to have no problems wearing disguises, and has his own Sara by his side at times.

Maybe in a few years we will find out his mother is actually the CEO of EB Games and she is out to stop him, while he doesn't know she even exists. Yah, that does sound like a dissapointing twist to me as well.

neksus is more like the Brian Singer.


lmao, so much lawling going on over here....you made my day :D

[benji82]

Alexandre burrows, the epitome of idiocy, and ineptitude (but maybe that includes Linc too).

Man I love how this thread has devolved. Would all you people with trade in values please post them in the discussion forums please.

lol trackercowe is just picking on the nhl's 1st star of the week (last week) cuz either his oilers or flames poop the bed every night.

but that's neither here nor there in a video game TIV thread :D

[La Fleur]

Sorry, but I believe GVR is Scofield. No one else has mapped out the system quite like he has. He knows all the in's and outs of the business, and all the players. He also seems to have no problems wearing disguises, and has his own Sara by his side at times.

Maybe in a few years we will find out his mother is actually the CEO of EB Games and she is out to stop him, while he doesn't know she even exists. Yah, that does sound like a dissapointing twist to me as well.

neksus is more like the Brian Singer.

GVR is definitely Scofield . . . always has an escape plan. Balonis has got to be Burrows, since he's a man of few words (on these forums). Considering livederek has been jonesing for trades lately, he's got a Mahone-esque addiction. Jenksinsx reminds me of tweener. Baconape's gotta be Sucre, always talking about his tight shirts. Ah, I digress . . .

well, we all know now heartless turned out to be Abruzzi . . . shortlived and killed off by his own crew!

[jEnkinsX]

GVR is definitely Scofield . . . always has an escape plan. Balonis has got to be Burrows, since he's a man of few words (on these forums). Considering livederek has been jonesing for trades lately, he's got a Mahone-esque addiction. Jenksinsx reminds me of tweener. Baconape's gotta be Sucre, always talking about his tight shirts. Ah, I digress . . .

well, we all know now heartless turned out to be Abruzzi . . . shortlived and killed off by his own crew!

Tweener dies! HOW do i remind you of him?! Mahone shot him!! Coz he's the new kid trying to roll with the big boys.. and fails?

[Obsidian11]

Some updates for tonight:

BBV:
Darksiders (X360): 35

EBGames:
Devil May Cry 4 (ps3): 15 - BBV sells this used for 15.
Resistance 2 - 26 - I somehow got this new at BBV for 19.99. They sell it used at 19.99 as well.

PO'ed MAG with the 50% bump in TIV + 1.51 leftover.

[crazycoward]

Thanks for the reminder. This totally sucks and kills or at the very least complicates the last few days of the RP BOGO promo as an easy way to score T3G1F. :evil: They've had BOGO's in the past that have run to their conclusion at 19.99 or less. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come and they plan on running future BOGO's like this.

Isn't this better? i thought people already ran through most games 19.99 and under so now this opens it up to the 24.99 games that qualify

Question: is the used game price not consistent at RP? some store have GTA4 for 24.99 some have it for 34.99

TIVs (through phone)
bourne conspiracy (ps3) :$7

[GVRtrader]

GVR is definitely Scofield . . . always has an escape plan. Balonis has got to be Burrows, since he's a man of few words (on these forums). Considering livederek has been jonesing for trades lately, he's got a Mahone-esque addiction. Jenksinsx reminds me of tweener. Baconape's gotta be Sucre, always talking about his tight shirts. Ah, I digress . . .

well, we all know now heartless turned out to be Abruzzi . . . shortlived and killed off by his own crew!

Oh man that means i die in season 4!!!:|

[GVRtrader]

Isn't this better? i thought people already ran through most games 19.99 and under so now this opens it up to the 24.99 games that qualify

Question: is the used game price not consistent at RP? some store have GTA4 for 24.99 some have it for 34.99

TIVs (through phone)
bourne conspiracy (ps3) :$7

No its not better because in the past, you could do 24.99 + 19.99 and 19.99 + 19.99 (or 9.99 + 9.99). Now you only have the option of 24.99+ and 19.99-.

[GStrike-]

It is rude to answer a question with a question.......Of course there is a deal at RP.......Have you missed the last two weeks of this thread?

There is B1G1F.........and I need more stock.......

I just started doing trading last week(wednesday), so I haven't even done trading for a week yet.

[crazycoward]

No its not better because in the past, you could do 24.99 + 19.99 and 19.99 + 19.99 (or 9.99 + 9.99). Now you only have the option of 24.99+ and 19.99-.

oh right. for some reason i thought the old promo was ONLY for games 19.99 and under.

[stulec52]

oh right. for some reason i thought the old promo was ONLY for games 19.99 and under.

I've been able to do it both ways the past 2 weeks.
even today I picked up 4 19.99 and under that worked, also did it with 2 over and 2 under the 19.99 and that worked too.

not much selection left where I've been looking though.
Did PO GT5 and MAG today though. and ended up with Nights for the Wii as a bonus fun treat !

[balonis]

i am balonis. hear me roar!

[coolteam]

Was able to pick up nba 2k9 (360), Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) and Gears of War (360) all for 9.99 today. All have EB TIV of $12, got another PO of FF13.

[LIVE DEREK]

No its not better because in the past, you could do 24.99 + 19.99 and 19.99 + 19.99 (or 9.99 + 9.99). Now you only have the option of 24.99+ and 19.99-.


I just started doing trading last week(wednesday), so I haven't even done trading for a week yet.


Yeah I know that it is $24.99......but that rule doesn't apply to me as.....well I have still been able to do what I want......the reps don't care.......They think that it is still B1 G1 $19.99 or less....no other rules.

[Captain Snazzypants]

No its not better because in the past, you could do 24.99 + 19.99 and 19.99 + 19.99 (or 9.99 + 9.99). Now you only have the option of 24.99+ and 19.99-.

Ths could backfire on them big time. Who wants to pick up any of the $12.99 and under titles when it costs twice that to get the qualifying game? I picked up a few $9.99 games using this BOGO earlier on and it was great, but I would never pay $24.99 and get a $9.99 BOGO title no matter how much I wanted it...

[GVRtrader]

Ths could backfire on them big time. Who wants to pick up any of the $12.99 and under titles when it costs twice that to get the qualifying game? I picked up a few $9.99 games using this BOGO earlier on and it was great, but I would never pay $24.99 and get a $9.99 BOGO title no matter how much I wanted it...

I agree and this is really something that will drive customer away because they did not actually honor their promotions (by changing it in the middle... worst time to ever change it). If they changed the promo @ the start... they can claim its a misprint. Changing it at the middle, they can't blame it on a misprint since it has been 2 weeks. Also after 2 weeks... honestly all the damage is already done. Changing the promo now saves them little to nothing (honestly how many < 19.99 tard can you find now?).

So basically the result? "Abusers" or RFDers will always come back if there's a hot deal and something they can abuse. Ideal customers that RP want will feel that RP does not honor their promotions and stop going there. Result, RP will be left with a lot more used game tards (ones that EB/etc don't take) that otherwise might have sold and also drove some customers to competitors because they actually honor the promo instead of changing it. Also at the end of the month, i wouldn't be surprised to see some of the useless tards disappear too as RFDers run out of option and figure the useless tards are still worth a few bucks so they can still save a few bucks taking those free with a useful title.

Summery... RP needs to think about their promotions before advertising them because this strategy will most likely give them the worst possible outcome. They would have been better off cutting off the promotion completely and claim it was a misprint and the promo should have ended *insert date here* on the banner and give a few days warning.

[Parth]

Question: is the used game price not consistent at RP? some store have GTA4 for 24.99 some have it for 34.99
It will scan at 24.99. Some stores don't update the sticker prices often enough.

[FearLess]

if some of you PO dark void

well my 2 ¢ avoid that game it no good at all
( i play it and it so so not worth 60$ but more a rental )

[La Fleur]

Tweener dies! HOW do i remind you of him?! Mahone shot him!! Coz he's the new kid trying to roll with the big boys.. and fails?

Haha, wow I guess I'm not the only Prison BReak fan on here. Nah, I didn't put THAT much thought into it . . . I just remember when you were first starting and you made some rookie mistakes (thats how you described it), much like Tweener gets incarcerated for stealing a baseball card - bad luck sort of thing. And I didn't anticipate that livederek is going to kill you . . .

[La Fleur]

Oh man that means i die in season 4!!!:|

But your legacy of trading lives on with all the other inmates . .. er, traders. Plus, Scofield Jr. will carry the torch. Now the real question is: do you have the location of every EB/RP/BBV/FS/BB tattooed on your body?

[GVRtrader]

if some of you PO dark void

well my 2 ¢ avoid that game it no good at all
( i play it and it so so not worth 60$ but more a rental )

And i was just about to start playing it... The reviews are pretty bad so far but since i already own it... guess it might as well stay in my collection. Only PS3 game that i'm still missing = Legendary and only because i don't feel the game deserves more than 9.99!:cheesygri

I probably should goto Ikea one of these days too... i need shelves for my games instead of just throwing them all into a couple boxes...

[GVRtrader]

But your legacy of trading lives on with all the other inmates . .. er, traders. Plus, Scofield Jr. will carry the torch. Now the real question is: do you have the location of every EB/RP/BBV/FS/BB tattooed on your body?

No and i don't plan on starting. Think my GF will complain if i did that and don't have her name anywhere.:twisted:

[Parth]

^ so she would be ok with it if you put her name on there somewhere as well?

I say do it all.

[GVRtrader]

^ so she would be ok with it if you put her name on there somewhere as well?

I say do it all.

She might but i don't think i can handle the pain of 10000000000 stores and her name!:|

[La Fleur]

She might but i don't think i can handle the pain of 10000000000 stores and her name!:|

Just make her a paper crane and everything will be good.

[La Fleur]

And i was just about to start playing it... The reviews are pretty bad so far but since i already own it... guess it might as well stay in my collection. Only PS3 game that i'm still missing = Legendary and only because i don't feel the game deserves more than 9.99!:cheesygri

I probably should goto Ikea one of these days too... i need shelves for my games instead of just throwing them all into a couple boxes...

Legendary is atrocious . . . really bad game. Dark Void got really bad reviews. Such a shame, it was one of my most anticipated games this year. I was going to pick it up, but I'm wondering if I should wait for it to hit the bargain bin.

[GVRtrader]

Legendary is atrocious . . . really bad game. Dark Void got really bad reviews. Such a shame, it was one of my most anticipated games this year. I was going to pick it up, but I'm wondering if I should wait for it to hit the bargain bin.

Yeah i pre-ordered it earlier thinking it was going to be great. Saw the reviews recently and was quite disappointed. But i doubt anything can be as bad as Legendary (i read the reviews and it was released before i started collecting so i'm still holding off on it LOL).

[synthtrance]

Dark Void got really bad reviews. Such a shame, it was one of my most anticipated games this year. I was going to pick it up, but I'm wondering if I should wait for it to hit the bargain bin.

Can't say I'm surprised at the ratings after playing the demo.
For those who played the game/demo, I found the graphics to be really uninspiring, especially the enemies. As for the air-combat, the controls felt odd and fighting in the air was hard as heck.

[x0pa]

Can't say I'm surprised at the ratings after playing the demo.
For those who played the game/demo, I found the graphics to be really uninspiring, especially the enemies. As for the air-combat, the controls felt odd and fighting in the air was hard as heck.

Great :( I have yet to pick up my pre-ordered copy. Farewell, Dark Void~!

[stulec52]

I have just over $50 in credit at FS and what I would like to do is figure out a way to use that to pre order Split Second @ EB
it comes with a bonus from EB

so, do I buy something new like Mario on the Wii
or buy a couple of used games and take a chance or trade in values?

Thanks again!

[greywolf501]

I have just over $50 in credit at FS and what I would like to do is figure out a way to use that to pre order Split Second @ EB
it comes with a bonus from EB

so, do I buy something new like Mario on the Wii
or buy a couple of used games and take a chance or trade in values?

Thanks again!
Buy used copies of Banjo Kazooie:Nuts and Bolts, Fable 2 and Left 4 Dead for an easy transfer, they will run you $39.97+tax and do a T3 if they let you

[x0pa]

I have just over $50 in credit at FS and what I would like to do is figure out a way to use that to pre order Split Second @ EB
it comes with a bonus from EB

so, do I buy something new like Mario on the Wii
or buy a couple of used games and take a chance or trade in values?

Thanks again!

I believe that New Super Mario Bros currently has a whooping $50 TIV @ EB so you could consider buying the game to carry over to EB. However, you would have to add money both at FS (to buy the mario game) and at EB (to pre-order Split Second).

That is just one path though. I'm sure the other guys in this thread can think of something else!

[GVRtrader]

I have just over $50 in credit at FS and what I would like to do is figure out a way to use that to pre order Split Second @ EB
it comes with a bonus from EB

so, do I buy something new like Mario on the Wii
or buy a couple of used games and take a chance or trade in values?

Thanks again!

PO for split second is YMMV still (with T3) since its not officially a T3 release. You have 2 options.

1) Find 3x tards @ FS that sells for 14.99 or less (i recommend going through a few pages and build a list of usable tards then hit FS).

2) Find titles with higher TIV and trade them in. Consider titles such as Fable 2, Halo Wars, etc that cost ~15 and trades in @ EB for 20+.

[Firestorm]

Haha you guys are idiots if you think this will affect them in a major way. The only ones indignant over the change are the ones in this thread. Most people don't go to Rogers every three days to see if they have new games to BOGO :lol:

[GVRtrader]

Haha you guys are idiots if you think this will affect them in a major way. The only ones indignant over the change are the ones in this thread. Most people don't go to Rogers every three days to see if they have new games to BOGO :lol:

You might be surprised at the end of the month. No one said every 3 days but there are people who will go there near the end of the promotion to get more games.;)

Remember this isn't a weekly promotion but a monthly one. Basically a customer only needs to go every 2 weeks to find out about the change. It actually doesn't have a large effect on this thread as the actual stock of < 19.99 games right now @ RP = ~30 in all of GVR (at least number of tards left that have TIV > 8 @ EB). Most of which i can't trade (GeoW 1 + 2, Riddick, QoS, etc) and i'm sure quite a few other RFDers probably don't want to trade.

[crazycoward]

The rogers deal is still cheaper than futureshop isn't it? works out to be 12.99 each game if you can find any.

[GVRtrader]

The rogers deal is still cheaper than futureshop isn't it? works out to be 12.99 each game if you can find any.

12.50 + tax per game but note getting FS credit might be easier than getting RP credit.;)

[mikka1989]

YMMV but both games under $19.99 still work but needs a dumb RP rep who will overide the prices, i think rogers has a boatload of bournes they keep restocking ;)

[GVRtrader]

YMMV but both games under $19.99 still work but needs a dumb RP rep who will overide the prices, i think rogers has a boatload of bournes they keep restocking ;)

Its because most stores don't release their games for sale right away.

[stulec52]

thanks guys !

I'm a racing game fan, so along with Split Second, looking forward to this:
http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/productDetails.aspx?Product_ID=253555

but not seen a new game at that price for as long as I can remember.

[murdazz]

traded cod:mw2 for mag yesterday, 40 tiv+extra 20, 1 cent back....

that game just didnt do it for me....i just hate the match making system, and im coming from pc so its a big difference...mag looks promising...

[Mike_wang]

Shellshock 2 - 4
Infinite Undiscovery -4

[miladvm]

Shellshock 2 - 4
Infinite Undiscovery -4

Does that mean IU will sell for $10-$15? I've been interested in this game for a while.

[Mike_wang]

I do believe so.

[miladvm]

I do believe so.

And you can also tell me; is the game any good? I've liked FF7-10, the Kingdom Hearts series, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Fable 2, Mass Effect, etc. My cup of tea?

[ApolloCreed]

Does that mean IU will sell for $10-$15? I've been interested in this game for a while.

$15.98 new, $14.99 used.
http://www.gamestop.ca/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=203587

[bellboy26]

If you had games with TIV of $30-40 for example. Could you trade those in for credit. Then use 4 lessor value game for the 4x for $100 for a PS3.
Then use your credits towards that purchase also?

[eightyeight]

traded cod:mw2 for mag yesterday, 40 tiv+extra 20, 1 cent back....

that game just didnt do it for me....i just hate the match making system, and im coming from pc so its a big difference...mag looks promising...
MAG is only $59.99? Sweet.

[LIVE DEREK]

Haha you guys are idiots if you think this will affect them in a major way. The only ones indignant over the change are the ones in this thread. Most people don't go to Rogers every three days to see if they have new games to BOGO :lol:


Every 3 days? Do I have a problem if I go every 1 day?

I really do NOT see the problem. I don't care if I have to get a $24.99 game and a $2 game...........if they both qualify then I get them.

If you guys are having some sort of 'principle of the matter' "thing" than it would be contradictory for you to continue trading.

[Xeerochild]

If you had games with TIV of $30-40 for example. Could you trade those in for credit. Then use 4 lessor value game for the 4x for $100 for a PS3.
Then use your credits towards that purchase also?

Yes that works fine.

Find four cheap $8 TIV games to knock off $100, then trade in your big TIV games for straight credit, then use it towards the PS3.

I did that for my 360 Elite last Feb... traded in my 5 lowest $8 TIV, then traded in my heavy hitters like Super Mario Galaxy, etc... ended up paying like $25 for my 360.

[Wildarm]

As of this morning

DS
Weight Loss Coach - $12

Xbox360
Halo Wars - $24
007 Quantum Solace - $15
GH Smash Hits - $20
Gears of War - $12
GTA 4 - $12

Anyone know how to check for stock at TSCC stores for Weight Loss Coach? I can't find anything in the regular, online, or store clearance sections on their website.

Edit. NVM Found it through the TSCC clearance games thread. You need to have the inventory #.

[murdazz]

MAG is only $59.99? Sweet.

yes its a ps3 title, but only at eb, bb and fs sells it for 69.99

[splinter]

Does anybody know if FS is still taking ps2 games back? I want to get rid of gow 1 & 2 for the hd collection. The website shows the tiv at 6$ for each but that was last year...

[LIVE DEREK]

yes its a ps3 title, but only at eb, bb and fs sells it for 69.99


I am sure that BB will change their tune.......it appears as if though that almost ALL PS3 games are going to be $59.99 moving forward...

MAG
White Knight Chronicles
God of War 3
Heavy Rain

If it is a PS3 exclusive ---> $59.99

[Mollo]

just an FYI,
Too Human was still good for EB's T3G1F last night (Tues Jan 19)

[miladvm]

Does anybody know if FS is still taking ps2 games back? I want to get rid of gow 1 & 2 for the hd collection. The website shows the tiv at 6$ for each but that was last year...

TIVs are still listed in our system so we still take them but I've heard of a few stores refusing PS2 trade ins. I will check the TIV of both games for you when I go to work tomorrow. PM me in the morning.

[Lint1976]

Today - 1/20/2010

My Weight Loss Coach DS - $12
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 PS3 - $12
NBA 09 Inside PS3 - $27

[arty316]

EBG TIV January 20

360 Brutal Legend $17 (expected with price drop)

[splinter]

TIVs are still listed in our system so we still take them but I've heard of a few stores refusing PS2 trade ins. I will check the TIV of both games for you when I go to work tomorrow. PM me in the morning.


Will do. Thank you very much!

[mikka1989]

nba inside went back to 27 again? i thought someone said 26 the other day

[La Fleur]

Today - 1/20/2010

My Weight Loss Coach DS - $12
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 PS3 - $12
NBA 09 Inside PS3 - $27

NBA 09 went up! Apparently the RFD effect is immune to this one.

[La Fleur]

TIVs are still listed in our system so we still take them but I've heard of a few stores refusing PS2 trade ins. I will check the TIV of both games for you when I go to work tomorrow. PM me in the morning.

Do you work for FS? I think neksus would like to have a word with you . . . ;)

<hint: get us some tivs>

[Lint1976]

nba inside went back to 27 again? i thought someone said 26 the other day

I'm pretty sure she said 27. I was just doing a T3G1 Pre Order. I was suprised it was worth so much.

[torontostore]

I'm pretty sure she said 27. I was just doing a T3G1 Pre Order. I was suprised it was worth so much.

trade 3 with nba 09? LOL. -.-

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm pretty sure she said 27. I was just doing a T3G1 Pre Order. I was suprised it was worth so much.


trade 3 with nba 09? LOL. -.-

Ouch. You should be even more surprised when you take a look at your receipt and see that it dropped to $20 or $23.33 to serve as a T3 title.

To think you could have gotten $40.50 TIV if you used it towards a MAG pre-order, after the 50% bump...

You have much to learn in the ways of the RFDer, grasshopper... :twisted:

[murdazz]

yea im newbie, and had nba inside 09, traded just for a credit...you got screwed by using it for a t3g1f man..

[Seifer]

trade 3 with nba 09? LOL. -.-

Yeah...

Trade 2 + $19.99 should have been better. He would had a free game + $7 on edge card !

[Lint1976]

EBG TIV January 20

360 Brutal Legend $17 (expected with price drop)

BBV - Today

360 Brutal Legend $39

[miladvm]

Do you work for FS? I think neksus would like to have a word with you . . . ;)

<hint: get us some tivs>

Lol yeah, only problem is I can't print the list and can only write down/text so many TIVs at once.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Lol yeah, only problem is I can't print the list and can only write down/text so many TIVs at once.

Cameraphone pics for later translation to text FTW! ;>

[madara]

Ouch. You should be even more surprised when you take a look at your receipt and see that it dropped to $20 or $23.33 to serve as a T3 title.

To think you could have gotten $40.50 TIV if you used it towards a MAG pre-order, after the 50% bump...

You have much to learn in the ways of the RFDer, grasshopper... :twisted:

so is this another YMMV? i thought the actual TIV is used and it was supposed to be like this. use the $20 or 23.33 for the T3, then return the difference on edge card. this was how the 2 stores i went to 2 weeks ago did my T3 with NBA 09 and GI Joe. i used them for Bioshock 2 and Dante's Inferno.

[Parth]

so is this another YMMV? i thought the actual TIV is used and it was supposed to be like this. use the $20 or 23.33 for the T3, then return the difference on edge card. this was how the 2 stores i went to 2 weeks ago did my T3 with NBA 09 and GI Joe. i used them for Bioshock 2 and Dante's Inferno.
YMMV on this one. Technically they are supposed to bump it down. Very few reps actually do. Most will give you the difference on an edge card.

[freakx2001]

so is this another YMMV? i thought the actual TIV is used and it was supposed to be like this. use the $20 or 23.33 for the T3, then return the difference on edge card. this was how the 2 stores i went to 2 weeks ago did my T3 with NBA 09 and GI Joe. i used them for Bioshock 2 and Dante's Inferno.

yeah, I don't think that is the norm. When I do t3g1f, the CSR is always telling me how its a good thing to have low TIVs (8+) compared to higher ones, because you are getting better value.

I would assume if you actually use a game with a high TIV, its just lost in the transaction.

[arty316]

Ouch. You should be even more surprised when you take a look at your receipt and see that it dropped to $20 or $23.33 to serve as a T3 title.

To think you could have gotten $40.50 TIV if you used it towards a MAG pre-order, after the 50% bump...

You have much to learn in the ways of the RFDer, grasshopper... :twisted:

Actually if a T3 was in fact done uising NBA 09, he would have gotten the difference in credit i.e. 27 - 23.33 = 3.67. not a total loss but T2 would have been better.

[La Fleur]

Cameraphone pics for later translation to text FTW! ;>

Yes, take a pic with a phone and post it here . . I'm sure some kind scribe would translate it for you willingly. Or just pick one letter every time you go in to work and write down the tivs of all games $9 and up.

[freakx2001]

Yes, take a pic with a phone and post it here . . I'm sure some kind scribe would translate it for you willingly. Or just pick one letter every time you go in to work and write down the tivs of all games $9 and up.

oh I bet the people at FS would love that.. employees taking Camera phone pics of their system information...

If you do that, just make sure no ones sees you.. wouldn't want to lose your job!

[madara]

Yes, take a pic with a phone and post it here . . I'm sure some kind scribe would translate it for you willingly. Or just pick one letter every time you go in to work and write down the tivs of all games $9 and up.

or if the pictures become too many to translate manually, i can OCR them for free. i'm working on a document management project right now. :cheesygri

[TripleQ]

What is the official protocol (if there is one) for trading in higher valued games for T3?

For instance 3 games worth $40, $10 and $10 towards a $69.99 game. Do you get the two cheaper ones bumped up to $23.33 for a total of $86.66 in credit or they just bump them up enough to add up to $69.99 so there's a zero balance?

Ignore for the moment that it's better to do a T2+$

[j4y88]

As of today EB (PS3)

Resident Evil 5 - 22
Demon's Soul - 32

[Parth]

What is the official protocol (if there is one) for trading in higher valued games for T3?

For instance 3 games worth $40, $10 and $10 towards a $69.99 game. Do you get the two cheaper ones bumped up to $23.33 for a total of $86.66 in credit or they just bump them up enough to add up to $69.99 so there's a zero balance?

Ignore for the moment that it's better to do a T2+$
Officially they're supposed to make them all $23.33. In practice, very few reps will actually do this and will indeed bump 2 to 23.33 and leave the last at 40.

[Longobongo]

Just did a T3 for Bioshock 2, the csr however said I wouldn't get an extra 25% tiv if I traded extra games to upgrade to the LE, was he right or is it based on csr?

[Parth]

^ You arne't supposed to. They shouldn't be combining two promos.

That said, many CSRs will let you. And if you come back later and try to pay the difference off they may let you bump the games you trade up by 25%.

[mikka1989]

any live TIV updates, did any more hit the dredded 7 value?

bioshock 1 is 7 tiv

[GStrike-]

any live TIV updates, did any more hit the dredded 7 value?

bioshock 1 is 7 tiv

trade in Banjo-Kazooie: nuts and bolts (no manual) for $15 store credit

[neksus]

Lol yeah, only problem is I can't print the list and can only write down/text so many TIVs at once.

If you access the portal from a regular computer instead of the actual terminals you can save the page as a document (and then onto a usb stick). That's what I've been doing when I head in store to do mass-updates.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

If you access the portal from a regular computer instead of the actual terminals you can save the page as a document (and then onto a usb stick). That's what I've been doing when I head in store to do mass-updates.

http://rasmusson.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/mission-impossible.jpg

Dramatization

[mtl_dude84]

As of today EB (PS3)

Resident Evil 5 - 22
Demon's Soul - 32

Why the heck would you trade demons souls in for 32 eb credits , that would be just dumb IMO, u could easilly get 50$ cash for it on kijiji or craigslist, as far as im concerned , the only good trade ins are for T2 + $ or T3 and only if you can find turds or else your getting ripped off by these *******s :D

[Haz]

If you access the portal from a regular computer instead of the actual terminals you can save the page as a document (and then onto a usb stick). That's what I've been doing when I head in store to do mass-updates.Seriously? :-0

[ricenice]

EB:

PS3

COD:MW: 20
NBA 09 The inside 26

[TheHeeyyy]

If you access the portal from a regular computer instead of the actual terminals you can save the page as a document (and then onto a usb stick). That's what I've been doing when I head in store to do mass-updates.

Jeez. I'd hate to be caught doing that. Wouldn't be surprised if they called the cops.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Jeez. I'd hate to be caught doing that. Wouldn't be surprised if they called the cops.

That's why you bring Ving Rhames!

[miladvm]

If you access the portal from a regular computer instead of the actual terminals you can save the page as a document (and then onto a usb stick). That's what I've been doing when I head in store to do mass-updates.

Okay I'll see what I can do.

[GVRtrader]

Bioshock 2 is going to be gaming guarantee (just got told by 2 different managers @ EB). Seems a bit odd to me what thats what i'm told.

[neksus]

Jeez. I'd hate to be caught doing that. Wouldn't be surprised if they called the cops.

Don't judge me. You know you guys like those updates :razz:
This is partially the reason I don't do mass-updates often...also because Future Shop is kind of out of my way lol
Besides, it only takes ~2 minutes.

[miladvm]

Bioshock 2 is going to be gaming guarantee (just got told by 2 different managers @ EB). Seems a bit odd to me what thats what i'm told.

DAMN IT! I passed up a T3 on that one for God of War 3 for the one week rental +$60 Edge credit....I hope they let me switch without paying the difference :(

[GVRtrader]

DAMN IT! I passed up a T3 on that one for God of War 3 for the one week rental +$60 Edge credit....I hope they let me switch without paying the difference :(

Yeah i plan on mass PO BS2 now... problem is i'm suppose to be on cooldown @ EB!:|

Guess its time to use my "call a friend" lifeline.:D

[jEnkinsX]

Sweet! Thanks for the info GVRTrader! I'll switch my GT5 PO to Bioshock 2. And maybe do another T3 for another Bioshock 2 PO. Then hopefully they do a 360 promo and I'll get one

[x0pa]

Bioshock 2 is going to be gaming guarantee (just got told by 2 different managers @ EB). Seems a bit odd to me what thats what i'm told.

With two managers telling you the same thing, I think it's safe to say that I will have to start PO'ing bioshock 2's!

I'm only looking for a "1-week" rental persay. How important is the limited edition?

[GStrike-]

the cold weather has frozen my brain. I just did the worst trade ever. Traded in 4 games, Banjo-Kazooie(15) + My weight loss coach (12) + Sonic Unleased (19) + Too human(8) + $5(something like that) to PO White knight chronicles.

I should have traded in too human +my weight loss coach + 9.99 for darksiders. trade sonic unleased for $19 credit. so I can later than trade in darksider + money for white knight chronicles. Can I go back tomorrow and cancel my PO? would I get $59.99 credit or would I be able to get the games back and do the trade (not likely).

also went to 2 gs and they didn't let me trade 2 +9.99 to PO white knight thats why it messed me up = =;;

[civicb]

Bioshock 2 is going to be gaming guarantee (just got told by 2 different managers @ EB). Seems a bit odd to me what thats what i'm told.

it's confirmed rite? And how much is it for b2? 69.99? I think I'm back from retirement of T3 then LOL

[LatrellMoonwell]

the cold weather has frozen my brain. I just did the worst trade ever. Traded in 4 games, Banjo-Kazooie(15) + My weight loss coach (12) + Sonic Unleased (19) + Too human(8) + $5(something like that) to PO White knight chronicles.

I should have traded in too human +my weight loss coach + 9.99 for darksiders. trade sonic unleased for $19 credit. so I can later than trade in darksider + money for white knight chronicles. Can I go back tomorrow and cancel my PO? would I get $59.99 credit or would I be able to get the games back and do the trade (not likely).

also went to 2 gs and they didn't let me trade 2 +9.99 to PO white knight thats why it messed me up = =;;

white knight chronicles is 60 bucks, but i doubt the guy will undo your transaction just so you can get more value out of it lol

[GVRtrader]

it's confirmed rite? And how much is it for b2? 69.99? I think I'm back from retirement of T3 then LOL

Its currently listed as 69.99 but of course subject to change.

[GVRtrader]

With two managers telling you the same thing, I think it's safe to say that I will have to start PO'ing bioshock 2's!

How important is the limited edition?

And, from what I've read in this thread, T3G1 doesn't apply to Bioshock2. Could anyone shed some light on the most cost-efficient way of trading games for a Bio2 PO?

Thanks in advance.

T3G1 free applies, i have a few PO for regular edition (4 i think, PO more LE lol). Its actually in their book list (if you ask for the extended list, its listed there).

For both edition, some stores will give +25% bonus (doesn't seem to apply in Vancouver or Richmond stores but works @ metro, queens, etc) on TIV (can't combine with T3).

[coolteam]

Does anyone know if playing Bioshock 1 is necessary for Bioshock 2?
I've got a preorder of Bioshock2 that I was just using to change to another preorder, but now that its a GG I might as well play it and get my credit back for another game.

[GVRtrader]

Does anyone know if playing Bioshock 1 is necessary for Bioshock 2?
I've got a preorder of Bioshock2 that I was just using to change to another preorder, but now that its a GG I might as well play it and get my credit back for another game.

Not required, you just lose some back story (you can youtube it if you really want to know the back story without playing the game... though BS1 is a great game and well worth the 19.99 selling price @ BB).

[Nonopeno]

Sweet I traded in Borderlands + Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts (both 360) this weekend, with the 25% bump for Bioshock2.

Don't mind getting a gaming guarantee for it!

It doesn't quite make sense to combine the 25% bump with the gaming guarantee though...

[GVRtrader]

Sweet I traded in Borderlands + Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts (both 360) this weekend, with the 25% bump for Bioshock2.

Don't mind getting a gaming guarantee for it!

It doesn't quite make sense to combine the 25% bump with the gaming guarantee though...

My thoughts exactly... but its what i was told and whats posted on the website.

http://www.gamestop.ca/gs/weeklyad/images/weeklyad_22jan.pdf

[Acid_]

FS 2010-01-20 TIV
Forza 3 = 40
Borderlands = 20

[shani_d_best]

EB Games

NBA 09: The Inside (PS3) - TIV $26
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (PS3) - TIV $12

[belowzeros]

Jeez. I'd hate to be caught doing that. Wouldn't be surprised if they called the cops.


it's ok. they are too busy dealing with the fire alarm.

[belowzeros]

Yeah i plan on mass PO BS2 now... problem is i'm suppose to be on cooldown @ EB!:|

Guess its time to use my "call a friend" lifeline.:D


strange, isn't that game feb 9 release? super tight window to start marketing.

glad I have a wack on PO already :D

[GVRtrader]

it's ok. they are too busy dealing with the fire alarm.

You better not tell them i'm the one setting them off while Nek runs away with the TIVs...

I wish there was a way to do the samething @ BB!:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

strange, isn't that game feb 9 release? super tight window to start marketing.

glad I have a wack on PO already :D

Yeah i found it a bit strange too... that said i thought if there was going to be another GG between DS and GoW3, it would be Dante Inferno (same day but not promoted).

I guess EB is out there to surprise us. I wonder if they'll do anything about the 25% bonus bump (will try to get more info on this but i doubt there is any right now).

[cmr140]

EB games:

NBA 09 the inside: 26
Wheelman (360) : 16

[Ben112789]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

OMG RFD Blacklist

[belowzeros]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.


hey welcome :) sorry you had to find the site this way ><

She was probably just guessing that you were a member here. They probably followed some of your trades and trends and possibly compared them to data shared on the site here. That's about all that could tie you here and matching trends has got to be a dead simple way to throw around the ban hammer. That's a neat way to cast a net but it's really bad because honestly Rogers only has the same what 20-25 titles on the rack all the time at every store so the public at large is going to share the same data. Gonna be a lot of people lumped in with you evil rfd people (not you ben hehe).

so I think we have some solid evidence that store security is in a bit of an upswing. careful out there peoples. shame too, they laid the trap with high TIVs..."used game store raises TIVs to stock store shelves but doesn't want your business, news at 11" lol >.>

[jEnkinsX]

WTF!? Really!? Hot damn!?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Time to move to a trusted members ONLY PM distribution list..

[jonnyyyy]

Does Tiger Woords 09 still above $8?

[GVRtrader]

Time to move to a trusted members ONLY PM distribution list..

Hahaha... we should get RFD to make us a private forum!:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.

No its not but all hoarders are known to be on this site now. This site also is probably the worst enemy for most major retailers due to all the loophole and loss leader that is found here (as well as PMing).

You were probably flagged for over trading and the rep assumed you came from here as most hoarders do.;)

[GVRtrader]

hey welcome :) sorry you had to find the site this way ><

She was probably just guessing that you were a member here. They probably followed some of your trades and trends and possibly compared them to data shared on the site here. That's about all that could tie you here and matching trends has got to be a dead simple way to throw around the ban hammer.

so I think we have some solid evidence that store security is in a bit of an upswing. careful out there peoples. shame too, they laid the trap with high TIVs..."used game store raises TIVs to stock store shelves but doesn't want your business, news at 11" lol >.>

Can't you have news @ 10 like Fox?!?! Seriously 11 i'm busy doing other stuff!:|

For reference, if you think you didn't do anything wrong... it is quite possible that the rep is wrong and you could contact EB HO to have your ban reversed.

[TripleQ]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.

Did you trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for the Wii by any chance?

[coolteam]

Did you trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for the Wii by any chance?

LOL, that's what I was thinking as well.

[belowzeros]

Did you trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for the Wii by any chance?

LMAO...oh man..TripleQ you didn't list NBA Inside 09 either lol

hey let's give him some props, his first post and he found the right thread too :D


and GVR schedule your play date for 10:55 so you can still watch the news =p

[GVRtrader]

Did you trade in 36 copies of Tenchu for the Wii by any chance?

Wow... someone went to a few WM... that reminds me i have PMs to respond to lol.

[belowzeros]

new flyer is up and lo and behold it's BS2 GG

http://www.gamestop.ca/gs/weeklyad/default.aspx

[GVRtrader]

and GVR schedule your play date for 10:55 so you can still watch the news =p

I deserve more credit than 5 minutes!!!!!:(

Oh wait... 11pm EST news means 8pm PST. I can watch that while driving home!:cheesygri

Thats true... he actually found the right thread so he deserves a lot of credit.

If you feel you shouldn't have been banned (e.g. you just trade all your own games, didn't buy anything to trade, etc)...

try

http://www.gamestop.ca/gs/help/OtherIssue.aspx

[shani_d_best]

Hahaha... we should get RFD to make us a private forum!:cheesygri

100% agree with that.:cheesygri

[Acid_]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.

Wow, guilty with no chance to prove innocence.

This isn't place where they "flag" accounts, it's an independent forum where deals are posted. It's a good deal to post that you can get $8 or $25 in GameStop/EB credit for a game like Too Human. So we post and share deals with each other. It appears that GameStop/EB doesn't like us sharing and getting a peek behind the trade in value curtain.

GameStop/EB has a limited business process and computer system so they let people trade and then blame them for trading in a way that they didn't even originally outline.

What kind of trading activity have you been doing? as in:
the games you trade
for what deals
how often
at how many Game Stops/EBs.

The reason I ask is just so we can gauge what kind of activity get's you flagged.



hey welcome :) sorry you had to find the site this way ><

She was probably just guessing that you were a member here. They probably followed some of your trades and trends and possibly compared them to data shared on the site here. That's about all that could tie you here and matching trends has got to be a dead simple way to throw around the ban hammer. That's a neat way to cast a net but it's really bad because honestly Rogers only has the same what 20-25 titles on the rack all the time at every store so the public at large is going to share the same data. Gonna be a lot of people lumped in with you evil rfd people (not you ben hehe).

so I think we have some solid evidence that store security is in a bit of an upswing. careful out there peoples. shame too, they laid the trap with high TIVs..."used game store raises TIVs to stock store shelves but doesn't want your business, news at 11" lol >.>

but doesn't want your business - Boy you said it.

[LIVE DEREK]

Well boys.....it was fun while it lasted. I have been BANNED and they are quite strict on what happens.

They are 100% watching all of us, which we did kind of think. They knew who I was that I was on RedFlagDeals......it was one of the first things that they said to me.

None of this happened with the store but rather a person that I called. They want to manage fraud as much as possible and well.......be careful and good luck from here on out.

[coolteam]

Well boys.....it was fun while it lasted. I have been BANNED and they are quite strict on what happens.

They are 100% watching all of us, which we did kind of think. They knew who I was that I was on RedFlagDeals......it was one of the first things that they said to me.

None of this happened with the store but rather a person that I called. They want to manage fraud as much as possible and well.......be careful and good luck from here on out.

OH DAMN!!! What happens to all your PO's though?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Well boys.....it was fun while it lasted. I have been BANNED and they are quite strict on what happens.
What happens? What did they say to you about you and your trades?


They are 100% watching all of us, which we did kind of think. They knew who I was that I was on RedFlagDeals......it was one of the first things that they said to me.

Time to go back and delete your posted TIVs everyone.


None of this happened with the store but rather a person that I called. They want to manage fraud as much as possible and well.......be careful and good luck from here on out.

I don't understand "with a person that I called". You mean they didn't call you, you called them? Please explain how you found out you were banned, what was said, and what was threatened etc.

[belowzeros]

Well boys.....it was fun while it lasted. I have been BANNED and they are quite strict on what happens.


aww. I kinda did think you were walking a fine line with your surge in trading. and I think that your avatar is a photo of you so 1+1=livederek?

[LIVE DEREK]

I walked into my EB and they said......sorry can't do trades for you anymore.

Being the reasonable person that I am I asked for a phone number of someone to call and I called them.

He takes this seriously and knows what is going on here.

They are not willing to barter and I would not want to cross this path again. If they catch you.....NO MORE TRADING.....you can buy games there.....NO TRADES.

[neksus]

You better not tell them i'm the one setting them off while Nek runs away with the TIVs...

I wish there was a way to do the samething @ BB!:cheesygri

I'm pretty sure it's the exact same system. I've been emailed files from BB and they're identical to FS ones.
However, there isn't yet a BB in town here...it opens in March!

[GVRtrader]

I'm pretty sure it's the exact same system. I've been emailed files from BB and they're identical to FS ones.
However, there isn't yet a BB in town here...it opens in March!

Problem is their systems are inside CS. The TIVs are different for the 2 system so they are linked to a different database (at least they are now... used to be the same).

[TheHeeyyy]

I walked into my EB and they said......sorry can't do trades for you anymore.

Being the reasonable person that I am I asked for a phone number of someone to call and I called them.

He takes this seriously and knows what is going on here.

They are not willing to barter and I would not want to cross this path again. If they catch you.....NO MORE TRADING.....you can buy games there.....NO TRADES.

I guess corporate headquarters sent a memo to store managers to clamp-down on frequent traders. Remember folks, think smart about how you do trade-ins and you'll stay under their radar.

[GVRtrader]

I walked into my EB and they said......sorry can't do trades for you anymore.

Being the reasonable person that I am I asked for a phone number of someone to call and I called them.

He takes this seriously and knows what is going on here.

They are not willing to barter and I would not want to cross this path again. If they catch you.....NO MORE TRADING.....you can buy games there.....NO TRADES.

Oh man... that sucks. Maybe they'll unban you after a few months (i believe EB only keeps 6 month transaction history like BBV). So they might be willing to do something for you after all the transactions are gone.

I better stay under water for a bit... and i better leave campus like i was suppose to 30 minutes ago!!:cheesygri

[neksus]

Problem is their systems are inside CS. The TIVs are different for the 2 system so they are linked to a different database (at least they are now... used to be the same).

Different database but same interface. It's still web-based, and filtered by IP. You can access the portal from any computer on the FS/BB networks.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I walked into my EB and they said......sorry can't do trades for you anymore.

Being the reasonable person that I am I asked for a phone number of someone to call and I called them.

He takes this seriously and knows what is going on here.

They are not willing to barter and I would not want to cross this path again. If they catch you.....NO MORE TRADING.....you can buy games there.....NO TRADES.

Can you elaborate some more. What happens to your existing trades? When you say "knows what is going on here" you mean EB is actively monitoring this thread? What did he specifically say to you about this website and your activity here? How do you think you were detected? Was it in store or first through the thread and then they hunted you from there? Any other insight and details you can provide on your experience would be helpful to the community.

[Acid_]

I walked into my EB and they said......sorry can't do trades for you anymore.

Being the reasonable person that I am I asked for a phone number of someone to call and I called them.

He takes this seriously and knows what is going on here.

They are not willing to barter and I would not want to cross this path again. If they catch you.....NO MORE TRADING.....you can buy games there.....NO TRADES.

Sucks man, did they threaten your current preorders?

Sounds like a nasty phone call. What happened? Was the guy reasonable/rude?

[GVRtrader]

Different database but same interface. It's still web-based, and filtered by IP. You can access the portal from any computer on the FS/BB networks.

Thats somewhat true except i believe they require you to login before you can access the TIVs page and it auto logs out after 5 minutes (rough estimate on time).

[neksus]

Thats somewhat true except i believe they require you to login before you can access the TIVs page and it auto logs out after 5 minutes (rough estimate on time).

PMed for possible safety.

[JnJosh]

When you're banned you're entitled to your preorders and credit on any card. But, if you push the issue and give reason for a further "punishment" they can do something with them.

[LIVE DEREK]

When you're banned you're entitled to your preorders and credit on any card. But, if you push the issue and give reason for a further "punishment" they can do something with them.


Listen to this guy......He knows that he is talking about.

Existing trades are fine.

THEY ARE WATCHING YOU.........They even know the sex of Balonis

They are that good.


\

[HeavyDutyKronos]

THEY ARE WATCHING YOU.........They even know the sex of Balonis


Androgenous? ;)

Again maybe you could post a more detailed description of the chain of events for the benefit of the thread.

[LIVE DEREK]

There is nothing to elaborate on..........They know what RFD is........He said "Your posts on RedFlagDeals........"

Keep PO's.....No trading allowed.....You are welcome to buy at the store though.

If you do trades then they will get a restraining order (think that it might be called something different for inanimate objects like a building).

[Captain Snazzypants]

EB 1/20

NFS:Shift (PS3) $40
C&C:Ultimate - not in their systems?!? was expecting $25 as per tivs.ca

Traded Shift for MAG straight up after the 50% bump. Played a good amount of Shift (good game) but made the most of a Rogers 2/40 game :D

EDIT: it seems I missed the news of the hour!!!

[coolman217]

Well boys.....it was fun while it lasted. I have been BANNED and they are quite strict on what happens.

They are 100% watching all of us, which we did kind of think. They knew who I was that I was on RedFlagDeals......it was one of the first things that they said to me.

None of this happened with the store but rather a person that I called. They want to manage fraud as much as possible and well.......be careful and good luck from here on out.

sorry to hear bud!
Maybe you shouldn't have posted your picture in your avatar. :)
It's ok. If EB isn't available, you still have 5 others to choose from

time for a special private forum, only members with more than 500 posts are allowed and after a strict ID check :p

[LIVE DEREK]

sorry to hear bud!
Maybe you shouldn't have posted your picture in your avatar. :)
It's ok. If EB isn't available, you still have 5 others to choose from



Obviously guys the internet is NOT A SECRET..........I post my name and my location as I am trusting and (some may say dumb) easy going.

Anyways that can turn on you.

5 others........I know.............How I still love you RP.

[Acid_]

When you're banned you're entitled to your preorders and credit on any card. But, if you push the issue and give reason for a further "punishment" they can do something with them.

Did you get banned too? If so any details would be great.

[d182]

Obviously guys the internet is NOT A SECRET..........I post my name and my location as I am trusting and (some may say dumb) easy going.

Anyways that can turn on you.

5 others........I know.............How I still love you RP.

sorry to hear that man!
guess we all should be careful.
i guess your only other option would be to get a friend to trade games in for you :S

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Everyone should conduct their posts in the thread now as if an EB MOD/DM/Loss Protection is reading. Extra security measures are needed. A Private PM group/email list for trusted members should be established. Computer: Red alert!

http://imgsrv.923krock.com/image/wfny3/UserFiles/Image/news_images/june26_08/RedAlert.jpg

[Haz]

There is nothing to elaborate on..........They know what RFD is........He said "Your posts on RedFlagDeals........"

Keep PO's.....No trading allowed.....You are welcome to buy at the store though.

If you do trades then they will get a restraining order (think that it might be called something different for inanimate objects like a building).Sorry to hear that man. I suppose it's good I haven't been hardcore into this trading thing lately but something to keep in mind.

[GVRtrader]

Everyone should conduct their posts in the thread now as if an EB MOD/DM/Loss Protection is reading. Extra security measures are needed. A Private PM group/email list for trusted members should be established. Computer: Red alert!


That was done months ago... now the debate is rather or not to mass expand the list from a small group to a large one...:|

[d182]

That was done months ago... now the debate is rather or not to mass expand the list from a small group to a large one...:|

isnt it max 5 ppl per pm? how would mass pms work @_@

[HeavyDutyKronos]

GVR: I Pm'd you with some suggestions. I think we should avoid telegraphing whatever it is anyone might decide to do by way of countermeasures. That is not something to be discussed here in any way.

[Acid_]

Easiest way is to get everyone's email and send out a first email so everyone has everyone else's address. After that it's a cinch.

I guess if anyone's domain is "@ebgames.com" we'd weed them out.


GVR: I Pm'd you with some suggestions. I think we should avoid telegraphing whatever it is anyone might decide to do by way of countermeasures. That is not something to be discussed here in any way.

Going under ground. Isn't there a private forum somewhere we could move to.

If it's your first night at fight club, you have to fight.

[$Thanos$]

Is there anyone here that works for EB? good to know what is going on, on their side. My friend left last year so I dont have a source anymore. I got the Ban Hammer from BBV and he was a douche so I guess DM for EB are just as bad.

[the_fm]

this is interesting.. :o

[neksus]

Going under ground. Isn't there a private forum somewhere we could move to.

If it's your first night at fight club, you have to fight.

Remember when I first started getting consensus for registration systems for tivs.ca and people said not to implement a forum (which I was going to use for registration and keep things simple) :razz:

[Acid_]

Remember when I first started getting consensus for registration systems for tivs.ca and people said not to implement a forum (which I was going to use for registration and keep things simple) :razz:

If you could do it now, I think it would be a great idea. But I guess we should see where things land before any work is put in.

[zoro69]

I doubt there is any need for any hysteria over being "banned" by anyone who is remotely normal. When you look at what ones that have been banned have bragged of (inexplicably on top of actually doing it, bragging of it here non stop...)


Interesting........I push the limits a little bit more....but maybe too much....I have 3 MAG PO's at the same store.......got kind of lazy and didn't want to drive to different stores. The NBA 09 The Inside "deal" was too good to pass up.

................Well I might be getting a call or message from EB soon I guess....

But in this case I actually did PO a couple for friends.

And really dont see how anyone could have a problem with or be surprised by someone being banned for pulling (and bragging of_) pulling the return scam some are constantly posting of. Pretty darn close to fraud.


Never had a problem. Go in and do a preorder for something that comes out next week......say Dark Void....Then go and pick it up on the 22nd......wait a couple of days.....DON'T OPEN IT..........return because of blah blah blah.

Actually the other day when I went to get my PO I said that I didn't want it....it showed on the computer that I paid in full (but I did T3) and he put the credit on a gift card.

You see the receipt that they give you when you do T3 shows that you did T3...........THROW THAT ONE OUT.........when you pick up the PO they give you a new receipt that shows that you paid $xx.xx . Thus you return it for $xx.xx a few days later.

Its better for everyone else if they do ban idiots like that

[jEnkinsX]

Hmmm I wonder how many PO's Derek's got to even get their attention. I guess is PO's done before are still good, then we should just ask our friends/relatives to do trades for us. When I try to trade in a couple of days and they say I'm banned, my GF/Coworkers will be my targets to ask

[La Fleur]

How would EB Guelph know the sex of Balonis, who has made it appear s/he's from the GTA? That is the mystery I want to know. I mean, I don't want to be the first to say balonis gets around . . .

[belowzeros]

That was done months ago... now the debate is rather or not to mass expand the list from a small group to a large one...:|


negative disengage they talked about fight club self destruct moar dots

[belowzeros]

I doubt there is any need for any hysteria over being "banned" by anyone who is remotely normal. When you look at what ones that have been banned have bragged of (inexplicably on top of actually doing it, bragging of it here non stop...)



if I had traded 24+ Nba Inside 09s and bragged about it I'd be little worried about now =p I said there was gonna be twouble

[La Fleur]

Hmmm I wonder how many PO's Derek's got to even get their attention. I guess is PO's done before are still good, then we should just ask our friends/relatives to do trades for us. When I try to trade in a couple of days and they say I'm banned, my GF/Coworkers will be my targets to ask

Aside from GVRTrader, who somehow has this down to a House-like science, I wouldn't suggest more than 15-ish PO's and having more than one of the same game (a few might be fine) during any period of time. Even having multiple PO's of a GG is borderline asking to be in trouble, but at least there is some leniency there since they don't explicity state you can't do one at each store. Lots of PO's suggest one could in theory turn that all into credit and cash out with lots of merch - which, unfortunately Livederek mentioned in his posts, even he had no intention of doing that - so, EB's probably just trying to protect themselves from that possibility becoming a reality.

[jEnkinsX]

I think balonis is from Mississauga area. Just coz of the fact that he claims he saw me doing my T4G2F @ BB

[belowzeros]

Preordering 3 copies of a game can be normal, who does EB think they are? If profiling customers is the basis for these bans, they have a lot of rethinking to do.


they do ban (or at least can possibly look into you) for preordering multiples.

but fwiw i think it's an asinine practice in this day and age when multiplayer is how people game now. families, friends, co-workers, a person can easily be ordering for them or pooling used games to benefit a group. Look at MAG for example it's a 256 multiplayer game but you are expected to only be buying 1 copy...it's a dumb rule of thumb that needs some leeway.

[belowzeros]

there are about 6 NBA 09 on just one stores shelf, all from *, countless more Riddick, Too human, Rockband 2's...



do you really need to go that far and post his name on the internet in an open forum? he was short and concise in what he posted I think that was beyond the scope of your position imho

if you worked for me you'd be fired.

[coolteam]

they do ban (or at least can possibly look into you) for preordering multiples.

but fwiw i think it's an asinine practice in this day and age when multiplayer is how people game now. families, friends, co-workers, a person can easily be ordering for them or pooling used games to benefit a group. Look at MAG for example it's a 256 multiplayer game but you are expected to only be buying 1 copy...it's a dumb rule of thumb that needs some leeway.

I agree. When all games coming out almost always have some sort of multiplayer component, it only makes sense that someone would want to get a couple of extra copies for friends.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

do you really need to go that far and post his name on the internet in an open forum? he was short and concise in what he posted I think that was beyond the scope of your position imho

if you worked for me you'd be fired.

The guy has a video in the sig of every one of his posts with a YouTube user name "DerekTheTaylor" -- proof again that despite having washboard abs the most important muscle a master ninja should exercise is the brain. :D

[belowzeros]

The guy has a video in the sig of every one of his posts with a YouTube user name "DerekTheTaylor" -- proof again that despite having washboard abs the most important muscle a master ninja should exercise is the brain. :D


lol I know he's not the best example based on evidence he posts in the forum and if jnjosh doesn't work for eb I apologize.

[JnJosh]

^^^^^
I accept the sorry, haha. By the way in the sense that this could use some content,

Fire Emblem DS - 15$
House of the dead Overkill wii - 8+$
Eb games



do you really need to go that far and post his name on the internet in an open forum? he was short and concise in what he posted I think that was beyond the scope of your position imho

if you worked for me you'd be fired.

Whats my position, just out of curiousity.


The guy has a video in the sig of every one of his posts with a YouTube user name "DerekTheTaylor" -- proof again that despite having washboard abs the most important muscle a master ninja should exercise is the brain.

This is how I knew, he is a master ninja! Ninja's don't get banned at retail stores, do they?

[belowzeros]

Whats my position, just out of curiousity.




oh nm me. the way I read your post it sounded like you were posting from inside an EB but I think you were just summing up his problem 3rd party :) if that's the case I already apoligized. But if I was right and you were, diaf! =p

[JnJosh]

oh nm me. the way I read your post it sounded like you were posting from inside an EB but I think you were just summing up his problem 3rd party :) if that's the case I already apoligized. But I was right and you were, diaf! =p

I deleted my own post, the kid already puts his name in his signature basically, and I feel bad enough for him considering he goes around town with his mom/gf driving him to get games, also he is a ninja.

Whats the trade in value for a video of you twirling around a stick?

[jEnkinsX]

I hope I'm not banned... I only have less than 10 games pre ordered. 2 of which are God of War 3. A RE for a friend who I also PO'ed another game and an Ultimate Edition which is for me (since I LOVED the first 2). If what JnJosh says is true, then I shouldn't be banned *crosses fingers* Just coz I didn't do multiple POs of the same game besides GoW 3. Ill try doing a trade tomorrow or the weekend. Everyone that is thinking they are banned try tomorrow or friday and keep everyone posted if you are banned or not :D

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Whats the trade in value for a video of you twirling around a stick?

Another video of a kid twirling a stick? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM4O4-jT3x0

No wait:

Official TMNT Bo staff $20
JVC Camcorder $200
Getting banned from EB ... Priceless.


Ill try doing a trade tomorrow or the weekend. Everyone that is thinking they are banned try tomorrow or friday and keep everyone posted if you are banned or not :D

Let us know how it went. I think the best strategy is to lay low, especially with all the heat lately, CSRs with 'RFD' lists, and especially if you've been flipping lots of games during the RP BOGO promo.

[cashinstinct]

To me, this whole situation seems an occasion to allow certain users to update tivs.ca directly without neksus approval and people should update tivs.ca instead of saying it on a forum.

The problem with this thread is that some people say which titles they brought at which store at which time.... seems like enough info to guess which customer it is, so you can link between a person in store and what they say on the forum....

Switching forums won't make a difference, the key is to give less details...

[jEnkinsX]

Let us know how it went. I think the best strategy is to lay low, especially with all the heat lately, CSRs with 'RFD' lists, and especially if you've been flipping lots games during the RP BOGO promo.
No think I won't push it.. I'll lay low.. or ask someone to do it for me

[crazycoward]

they do ban (or at least can possibly look into you) for preordering multiples.

but fwiw i think it's an asinine practice in this day and age when multiplayer is how people game now. families, friends, co-workers, a person can easily be ordering for them or pooling used games to benefit a group. Look at MAG for example it's a 256 multiplayer game but you are expected to only be buying 1 copy...it's a dumb rule of thumb that needs some leeway.

there's a problem when all your preorders come from Trades especially, when every trade involves a copy of GeoW. If you paid cash for all your preorders i doubt they'll care even if you have 500

[zoro69]

To me, this whole situation seems an occasion to allow certain users to update tivs.ca directly without neksus approval and people should update tivs.ca instead of saying it on a forum.

The problem with this thread is that some people say which titles they brought at which store at which time.... seems like enough info to guess which customer it is, so you can link between a person in store and what they say on the forum....

Switching forums won't make a difference, the key is to give less details...

They dont need forum posts, they've got all the records. There are only a few here that are both gross abusers and dumb enough to provide intimate details on themselves. There was a person or two abusing, and constantly bragging of huge trade ins/return scams/running a business of eb promos. Other people saw how easy it was and thought it would be a good idea for them to do it too. Eb seeing what gets posted here, and noticing what is happening with the volume of certain titles coming in has decided they have to make more effort to put a stop to it. Anyone who didn't see that was inevitable must be an idiot.

[zeeyah]

They dont need forum posts, they've got all the records. There are only a few here that are both gross abusers and dumb enough to provide intimate details on themselves. There was a person or two abusing, and constantly bragging of huge trade ins/return scams/running a business of eb promos. Other people saw how easy it was and thought it would be a good idea for them to do it too. Eb seeing what gets posted here, and noticing what is happening with the volume of certain titles coming in has decided they have to make more effort to put a stop to it. Anyone who didn't see that was inevitable must be an idiot.

All those absurd deals.. like trading in xx amount of NBA.. they probably could always trace it to the specific date and person.. because that's such an outlier of daily activity. What I dont get is that EB doesn't drop tivs.. so they must still be making money off this.

[belowzeros]

All those absurd deals.. like trading in xx amount of NBA.. they probably could always trace it to the specific date and person.. because that's such an outlier of daily activity. What I dont get is that EB doesn't drop tivs.. so they must still be making money off this.


still need inventory levels probably. what they are trying to protect is the backend. if your T3 trades don't sell upfront before they have to reduce sticker prices then sales reports down the line pay for it.

[game_fanatic]

Is the 50% TIV bump towards the MAG pre-order still active?

[neksus]

They dont need forum posts, they've got all the records. There are only a few here that are both gross abusers and dumb enough to provide intimate details on themselves. There was a person or two abusing, and constantly bragging of huge trade ins/return scams/running a business of eb promos. Other people saw how easy it was and thought it would be a good idea for them to do it too. Eb seeing what gets posted here, and noticing what is happening with the volume of certain titles coming in has decided they have to make more effort to put a stop to it. Anyone who didn't see that was inevitable must be an idiot.

I don't get it.
If they don't like what goes on here do something about it that doesn't involve banning. OBVIOUSLY they've got a heads up when NBA freakin 09 is going for $27, drop it to $7 ASAP!
We're providing a service they'd have to outsource to companies that would cost them hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars to discover possible exploits, with the added benefit of entitling them to live results. If EB corporate is too daft to act when they see a flaw, they deserve to get fired.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Is the 50% TIV bump towards the MAG pre-order still active?

Yep.


i don't get it ... We're providing a service they'd have to outsource to companies that would cost them hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars to discover possible exploits, with the added benefit of entitling them to live results. If eb corporate is too daft to act when they see a flaw, they deserve to get fired.

+1,000,000

[belowzeros]

Is the 50% TIV bump towards the MAG pre-order still active?


yea still works until release. after release it changes to +25% till the end of Jan I believe (that's about 4 days after release iirc).

[belowzeros]

I don't get it.
If they don't like what goes on here do something about it that doesn't involve banning. OBVIOUSLY they've got a heads up when NBA freakin 09 is going for $27, drop it to $7 ASAP!
We're providing a service they'd have to outsource to companies that would cost them hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars to discover possible exploits, with the added benefit of entitling them to live results. If EB corporate is too daft to act when they see a flaw, they deserve to get fired.


+1 me too :)

also reflex banning is bad news. they aren't explicit in their rules about what consititutes a ban or where that threshold lies. Personally I'd appreciate a line in the sand so I know what's ok and what's not. This net of theirs will inevitably catch people who shouldn't be lumped in with the rest. And even worse in my eyes is what neksus mentioned; it's of their own making. Warn me first, tar and feather me second.

[minuterice]

already got rejected at 2 bbv with brutal legend tonight. said that other stores sell if for less then their buy back. that 13.97 deal at costco and 35 price at eb just showed up today. no way those slow buggers at bbv found that on thieir own this afternoon and emailed a notice.

[zoro69]

there is a huge difference between their normal customer bringing in their stack of games with some of them being like ONE copy of NBA that goes for a better amount (That eb instantly makes up on with all the low values on the rest), and a single person(who will never be a profitable customer) bringing them stacks of the same few games...with sometimes that same person running return scams on top, and or competing with eb by selling their piles of copies of cheaply gotten new games on classified sites or wherever.

Obviously overall they are profitable. There are a very small number of customers who are losing them a lot of money to have. Any business would seek to dump them.

When you look at what that guy was posting about "throw away the trade receipt and get the full amount refunded"...it isn't any kind of remotely normal activity. Everyone here is well aware they don't intend to give $25 for an $8 game like that.

And what possible reason would anyone have so many copies of the same game other then "dealing" that they advertise is not allowed?

[balonis]

don't worry guys, i handed in my resume to eb for its and giggles and actually got a call back
only problem is i have a full time job, so unless they let me only work evenings and weekends this won't work lol
still gonna go to the interview this weekend though lol. cross ur fingers lol

[HeavyDutyKronos]

don't worry guys, i handed in my resume to eb for its and giggles and actually got a call back
only problem is i have a full time job, so unless they let me only work evenings and weekends this won't work lol
still gonna go to the interview this weekend though lol. cross ur fingers lol

lmfao. I can't think of a better man to have on the inside as our double agent. good luck balonis

[game_fanatic]

Thanks for the quick responses guys! I might see if I can dump Wheelman, Assassin's Creed and Batman: Arkham Asylum.

[minuterice]

don't worry guys, i handed in my resume to eb for its and giggles and actually got a call back
only problem is i have a full time job, so unless they let me only work evenings and weekends this won't work lol
still gonna go to the interview this weekend though lol. cross ur fingers lol

this is the best thing ive read on here in a while lol. wolf in sheeps clothing.

[balonis]

lmfao. I can't think of a better man to have on the inside as our double agent. good luck balonis

oh and for those who think i'm lying i swear to you i am in all honostly serious.
the only thing is when i step into the store depending on the csr it could be quite akward lol

[belowzeros]

oh and for those who think i'm lying i swear to you i am in all honostly serious.
the only thing is when i step into the store depending on the csr it could be quite akward lol


lol...why did you post it. now you are exposed before the first question =p

[coolteam]

lmfao. I can't think of a better man to have on the inside as our double agent. Good luck balonis

+1

[La Fleur]

oh and for those who think i'm lying i swear to you i am in all honostly serious.
the only thing is when i step into the store depending on the csr it could be quite akward lol

Wear a low-rise shirt with a stain near your *whistles*. That way you can attribute any awkwardness to the circumstances. Unless of course the rep is a female . . . or, you're not in fact a female. Ah, what the hell, do it anyway . . . all in the name of giggles!

[Ren]

Yep.



+1,000,000

http://johngibbonscomedy.com/images/over9000.jpg

[La Fleur]

I don't get it.
If they don't like what goes on here do something about it that doesn't involve banning. OBVIOUSLY they've got a heads up when NBA freakin 09 is going for $27, drop it to $7 ASAP!
We're providing a service they'd have to outsource to companies that would cost them hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars to discover possible exploits, with the added benefit of entitling them to live results. If EB corporate is too daft to act when they see a flaw, they deserve to get fired.

Amen, brotha. They no doubt abuse this info to their advantage. It goes back to that Besy Buy article I posted here about ousting the "devil customers." Rather than taking a hard look at their policies, they go for the mercenary route and kill off the trouble clients. Thing is, we're the ones who keep coming back, so I can't see how this benefits them in the long run.

[neksus]

I don't care that EB thinks this is loss prevention - they sold almost all of their crappy "turds" in December to mom's that didn't know it wasn't a good game at hugely over-inflated prices, and made a killing by dropping all their TIVs during the month. If they're still the leading company in terms of profitability in the game business, &$*# this banning ****, and @#*$ the employee's going on power trips.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I don't care that EB thinks this is loss prevention - they sold almost all of their crappy "turds" in December to mom's that didn't know it wasn't a good game at hugely over-inflated prices, and made a killing by dropping all their TIVs during the month. If they're still the leading company in terms of profitability in the game business, &$*# this banning ****, and @#*$ the employee's going on power trips.

Testify! Hell yeah.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hi...

Is this place associated with Gamestop? The reason why I ask is because I was denied trading in games today. I trade in a lot of games and I've never had a problem, but today the girl at Gamestop asked to see my ID before I traded in. She looked through a folder by the cash and asked if I belonged to "Flag Deals.com" I've never heard of this place before, but she said the system flagged my account for trading too much, and I wasn't allowed to trade anymore. I googled Flag Deals and found this site.

Is this where they find out what accounts to "flag"? Sorry for being such a newbie, but I'm curious as to how many people get denied trades.

Ben.

Welcome back, Heartless. :twisted:

That didn't take long for you to create a new alias and come up with another scary RFD story. Not very imaginative, though, and you should have laid low for a week or so to make it a little less suspicious...

[La Fleur]

Neksus the beast!

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Neksus the beast!

http://www.microwaves101.com/encyclopedia/images/biological%20effects/hulk.jpg
You don't want to see him when he's angry. :D

[Captain Snazzypants]

Obviously guys the internet is NOT A SECRET..........I post my name and my location as I am trusting and (some may say dumb) easy going.

Did they ask you to tilt you head and do that DP-Face to see if you matched the avatar? Just wondering... ;)

[stulec52]

Couple more noob questions...
I have 1 regular Bioshock2 on PO
I didn't get the + 25% on the games I traded for it
also it's the regular version
so, can I ask them very politely to please add the 25% and get either SE or LE (don't know what the difference is)
or do I switch to another PO altogether and do. A new T3 to get the +25%?
oh, and I suppose I should also ask does the +25% actually apply to the Se and LE versions?

Thanks as always!

[neksus]

Couple more noob questions...
I have 1 regular Bioshock2 on PO
I didn't get the + 25% on the games I traded for it
also it's the regular version
so, can I ask them very politely to please add the 25% and get either SE or LE (don't know what the difference is)
or do I switch to another PO altogether and do. A new T3 to get the +25%?
oh, and I suppose I should also ask does the +25% actually apply to the Se and LE versions?

Thanks as always!

You can't get T3 + 25%, as far as I know. The 25% trade bump is only on the actual credit, whereas when you do a T2/T3, the credit gets bumped to $25 and $23.33 respectively.

[GVRtrader]

Couple more noob questions...
I have 1 regular Bioshock2 on PO
I didn't get the + 25% on the games I traded for it
also it's the regular version
so, can I ask them very politely to please add the 25% and get either SE or LE (don't know what the difference is)
or do I switch to another PO altogether and do. A new T3 to get the +25%?
oh, and I suppose I should also ask does the +25% actually apply to the Se and LE versions?

Thanks as always!

Applies to both edition but seems to be YMMV (the promo seems to be regional and not all stores have it). I believe all of Alberta has the promo as someone said there was a contest there? (think thats what i read).

You can switch to a different one but T3 won't get +25%. Rather you get either T3 or +25% not both. Basically 1 bump not both.

So a 12 game either gets bumped up to 15 (25%) or 23.33 (T3) but not 29.16.

[synthtrance]

Applies to both edition but seems to be YMMV (the promo seems to be regional and not all stores have it). I believe all of Alberta has the promo as someone said there was a contest there? (think thats what i read).


I thought someone posted EB is running an internal promo. where in each province, the EB store that sells the most BS2 wins a TV?



You can switch to a different one but T3 won't get +25%. Rather you get either T3 or +25% not both. Basically 1 bump not both.


What about switching your pre-existing BS2 RE PO to the LE, then trading in a game(s) to pay off the remaining balance on the LE? Would a 25% bump apply here or is this a YMMV thing?

[Captain Snazzypants]

they do ban (or at least can possibly look into you) for preordering multiples.

but fwiw i think it's an asinine practice in this day and age when multiplayer is how people game now. families, friends, co-workers, a person can easily be ordering for them or pooling used games to benefit a group. Look at MAG for example it's a 256 multiplayer game but you are expected to only be buying 1 copy...it's a dumb rule of thumb that needs some leeway.

So true. I'm amazed when RV or EB clerks look at me funny when I have two copies of the same game. "For the multiplayer..." just doesn't seem to occur to them.


Is the 50% TIV bump towards the MAG pre-order still active?

Did it tonight. NFS:Shift at $40 + 50% bonus for MAG and 1 cent back :twisted:


I don't care that EB thinks this is loss prevention - they sold almost all of their crappy "turds" in December to mom's that didn't know it wasn't a good game at hugely over-inflated prices, and made a killing by dropping all their TIVs during the month. If they're still the leading company in terms of profitability in the game business, &$*# this banning ****, and @#*$ the employee's going on power trips.

Couldn't agree more, and especially about your other point that we are effectively doing their leg-work for them. What a bunch of morons they are to keep NBA 09 at $27 or Rise of the Fargonauts at an eve more idiotic $30 TIV all this time. Those TIVs should have tanked overnight, and they would have us to thank for flagging the opportunity (ironically helping them out in doing so).

[GVRtrader]

I thought someone posted EB is running an internal promo. where in each province, the EB store that sells the most BS2 wins a TV?



What about switching your pre-existing BS2 RE PO to the LE, then trading in a game(s) to pay off the remaining balance on the LE? Would a 25% bump apply here or is this a YMMV thing?

Thats what someone posted but i wasn't able to get this promo in any Vancouver, Richmond, North/West Van or Coq location(s). I was able to do this @ metro and queen (for 2nd LE PO at both locations).

[GVRtrader]

Couldn't agree more, and especially about your other point that we are effectively doing their leg-work for them. What a bunch of morons they are to keep NBA 09 at $27 or Rise of the Fargonauts at an eve more idiotic $30 TIV all this time. Those TIVs should have tanked overnight, and they would have us to thank for flagging the opportunity (ironically helping them out in doing so).

Totally... or they could just pay me to help them fix their system (and create some more loop holes in the process...).:twisted:

[synthtrance]

For those who check thread tags, I find it funny how since the talk of bans there have been many new additions

[stulec52]

thanks again guys.
I wasn't unhappy with the deal I got, just never want to miss out on another deal !:cheesygri

Does anyone know the differences between BioShock 2 normal, SE and LE versions?
It says on the EB site that the regular version comes with a bonus, but doesn't mention that for SE or LE.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Does anyone know the differences between BioShock 2 normal, SE and LE versions?

Google knows. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Bioshock+2+Limited+edition)

[Acid_]

+1 me too :)

also reflex banning is bad news. they aren't explicit in their rules about what consititutes a ban or where that threshold lies. Personally I'd appreciate a line in the sand so I know what's ok and what's not. This net of theirs will inevitably catch people who shouldn't be lumped in with the rest. And even worse in my eyes is what neksus mentioned; it's of their own making. Warn me first, tar and feather me second.

I completely agree. How hard is it to come up with a list of rules. No multiple trade ins for the same title, no multiple preorders for the same title etc.

Post it on the wall, and train your employees.


I don't care that EB thinks this is loss prevention - they sold almost all of their crappy "turds" in December to mom's that didn't know it wasn't a good game at hugely over-inflated prices, and made a killing by dropping all their TIVs during the month. If they're still the leading company in terms of profitability in the game business, &$*# this banning ****, and @#*$ the employee's going on power trips.

You know it man. +1

[jEnkinsX]

Wait?! What?! Rise of the Argo is $30?! I found 2 of em today for 360. Damn! Shoulda bought them.. I'll go back tomorrow. Or is it the PS3 version only?

[civicb]

Wait?! What?! Rise of the Argo is $30?! I found 2 of em today for 360. Damn! Shoulda bought them.. I'll go back tomorrow. Or is it the PS3 version only?

ps3 version I believe.

[ro_otbear]

^^
PS3 only

[jEnkinsX]

ps3 version I believe.


^^
PS3 only

Dang it! I got all excited lol. Thanks for the clarification..

[La Fleur]

For those who check thread tags, I find it funny how since the talk of bans there have been many new additions

Lol, I noticed that too. But, what's up with "wrong kind of turd guy?" . . . that's the only one that doesn't make sense to me.

I love "trade gangsters"

Brotherhood of the RFD, we lost one of our boyz today. Capped by some Mofo in Royal City. Dude was straight flippin' and knew he was slippin' but JnJosh be tippin' A drink to a true trade gangsta. Puttttttttttt -it - up!

[stulec52]

Google knows. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Bioshock+2+Limited+edition)

Thank you sir.
I think SE and LE are in fact one in the same.
that's what was confusing me.
I'm only just getting into the original Bioshock, so likely the SE would be wasted on me !

Heading out to FS and EB to spend and trade a little tomorrow.
Thanks again for the help and info, those of us who like to play games without spending more than we need to certainly appreciate it !

[HeavyDutyKronos]

This and the "trustno1" tag take the cake.

That's mine. :D

[LIVE DEREK]

Did they ask you to tilt you head and do that DP-Face to see if you matched the avatar? Just wondering... ;)


Actually my face is stuck in that position. What a wonderful day, while I do not like confrontation I do enjoy experiences. I found this to be an enlightening one.

I would not say that I did anything wrong but I was abusing too much and I deserved what I got.

Someone has to be made an example of..........I guess I took the fall. It is not like trading is dead for me though....

In some ways I am surprised that I was so forward with my information....as any social networking that I use I am inviable.......

I am a failure as a Ninja.......or am I???

[belowzeros]

I don't care that EB thinks this is loss prevention - they sold almost all of their crappy "turds" in December to mom's that didn't know it wasn't a good game at hugely over-inflated prices, and made a killing by dropping all their TIVs during the month. If they're still the leading company in terms of profitability in the game business, &$*# this banning ****, and @#*$ the employee's going on power trips.


I'm so hot for you right now

[belowzeros]

Actually there's a "Speciall Edition" and a "rapture edition" which is for Australians and some other region....about 100 CAN converted, + shipping...and they only get a 96 page artbook.

generally you never want an australian version of something. they are so censored out the wazoo it's a wonder they even have the internet or movie theaters.

[LIVE DEREK]

^^^^^
I accept the sorry, haha. By the way in the sense that this could use some content,

Fire Emblem DS - 15$
House of the dead Overkill wii - 8+$
Eb games

Whats my position, just out of curiousity.

This is how I knew, he is a master ninja! Ninja's don't get banned at retail stores, do they?

Position: Watcher???
Master Ninja's actually don't use retail.........I am a poser.

And.......
Left4Dead the FIRST one...........$15
Spiderman Friend or Foe (360)....$4

Oh as for the name.......I put it out there.......no worries.....I am AWARE of what I do.....I knew this outcome was coming.

[LIVE DEREK]

Let me make one more thing clear about this banning.......IT IS NOT STORE SPECIFIC........IT IS NATIONAL..........I CAN NOT TRADE AT EB GAME CANADA.

Now how far is New York from here.???.......yeah right, I would never care that much.

[neksus]

I'm so hot for you right now

Story of my life :cool:

[balonis]

Actually my face is stuck in that position. What a wonderful day, while I do not like confrontation I do enjoy experiences. I found this to be an enlightening one.

I would not say that I did anything wrong but I was abusing too much and I deserved what I got.

Someone has to be made an example of..........I guess I took the fall. It is not like trading is dead for me though....

In some ways I am surprised that I was so forward with my information....as any social networking that I use I am inviable.......
I am a failure as a Ninja.......or am I???

ninjas don't use Bo staffs. Ninja turtles maybe, but not ninjas. And ninjas don't stand twirling sticks around. Cheerleaders do. U need to throw ninja stars at targets. Then u can call urself a wannabe ninja

[belowzeros]

I'd take the artbook just to see the difference but otherwise, yeah, I'm very much satisfied with the LE we're getting. And the L4D2 thing really showed me how restrictive Australia is.

heaven forbid you have a product that is R18 it's instaban lol. I think there is an upcoming vote or framing of legislation to put them even further behind the world if that's possible.



Let me make one more thing clear about this banning.......IT IS NOT STORE SPECIFIC........IT IS NATIONAL..........I CAN NOT TRADE AT EB GAME CANADA.

Now how far is New York from here.???.......yeah right, I would never care that much.

oh you don't want to trade in the USA it blows. Even banned you have gravy train up here.

[La Fleur]

hehe . . . loss inturdvention

[GStrike-]

did they stop doing T2+9.99/19.99 for 1 or T3F1 for PO? I PO FFXIII with T3F1 but it seems like they are not letting me trade games for White Knight Chronicles. Is it in general or am I just unlucky?

[CyniC-]

Unless we trade-in we won't know who's banned and who's not banned...

i'll step up to the challenge... wish me luck? LOL... "The Last Trade"

This could be very interesting :) If I can gather any intelligence I'll be sure to share with you guys.

P.S. for those of you that know it's coming down the drain... might as well do it now or - NEVER. I'm cynical, so.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Brotherhood of the RFD, we lost one of our boyz today. Capped by some Mofo in Royal City. Dude was straight flippin' and knew he was slippin' but JnJosh be tippin' A drink to a true trade gangsta. Puttttttttttt -it - up!

*pours some tenchu shadow assassins on the street corner in memory of LIVE_DEREK*

[canthai]

That was done months ago... now the debate is rather or not to mass expand the list from a small group to a large one...:|

Or at least update it a little....

[belowzeros]

Brotherhood of the RFD, we lost one of our boyz today. Capped by some Mofo in Royal City. Dude was straight flippin' and knew he was slippin' but JnJosh be tippin' A drink to a true trade gangsta. Puttttttttttt -it - up!


what the what lol

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Unless we trade-in we won't know who's banned and who's not banned...

i'll step up to the challenge... wish me luck? LOL... "The Last Trade"

This could be very interesting :) If I can gather any intelligence I'll be sure to share with you guys.

Thanks Cynic, keep us posted. Maybe you can do a hidden pocket video cam of the experience and post it on youtube a-la-20/20 expose. ;) Good luck!

[coolteam]

Thanks Cynic, keep us posted. Maybe you can do a hidden pocket video cam of the experience and post it on youtube a-la-20/20 expose. ;) Good luck!

If something like this were to be done, it would be quite epic to see.

[miladvm]

Essentially doing a T3 for Bioshock 2 tomorrow:

Blue Dragon (360) - $4
Darksiders (360) - $37
Fire Emblem (DS) - $15
Total - $56
+25% credit towards Bioshock 2 = $70 exactly :lol:

Hope they hold up

edit: LOL I just realized how suspicous it will look that I am going in there with confidence and secretly knowing my 3 games will equal a BS2 preorder. Maybe I should be careful, don't wanna get banned :P

[La Fleur]

Well, just one guy who was banned and he admitted he knew it might be coming . . . what other intel is there? I'm not sure I believe the whole "eB knows who balonis is" or has a watch list thing, unless someone provides something a little more concrete, even if it's in a PM for the sake of keeping anonymity and not getting flamed.

I wonder if heartless was some douche eb rep who wanted to toy around in advance of this ban-a-thon.:confused:

[CyniC-]

Damn that's raising the bars too much... hidden cam hahaha... maybe voice recording would be epic enough in itself!

CyniC-: Trades in blah.

Clerk: You've been banned.

CyniC-: Wait... lemme get my cellphone out to record this conversation...

Clerk: the f...

[Insert Drama Here]

The End.

To be honest, with the fact that most EB clerks don't read their e-mails I can hardly see RFD effect to be fully realized NOW. Better beat them to it, right? :) LOL

[canthai]

Everyone should conduct their posts in the thread now as if an EB MOD/DM/Loss Protection is reading. Extra security measures are needed. A Private PM group/email list for trusted members should be established. Computer: Red alert!

http://imgsrv.923krock.com/image/wfny3/UserFiles/Image/news_images/june26_08/RedAlert.jpg

I feel that I have already said to much...I: second that motion. Did I type Ottawa as my location?> I meant to put Toronto ... and all that stufff about the EB location at Rideau? what I meant was Metro Centre

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Damn that's raising the bars too much... hidden cam hahaha... maybe voice recording would be epic enough in itself!

CyniC-: Trades in blah.

Clerk: You've been banned.

CyniC-: Wait... lemme get my cellphone out to record this conversation...

Clerk: the f...

[Insert Drama Here]

The End.

No no, you've got to wear a dress shirt, put the phone microphone up in your pocket, set it to record BEFORE you try and trade so we can get the "You're banned!" part on tape, that's the money shot. ;) I'm sure with a little strategic duct tape you can rig an iPhone to capture some video through the gaps on your shirt between buttons. Or have a friend enter the store separately after you, stand in line behind you as another customer and record it all, not making eyecontact with you or the CSRs, pretending to be writing a TXT message on the recording videophone. E-P-I-C.

[CyniC-]

No no, you've got to wear a dress shirt, put the phone microphone up in your pocket, set it to record BEFORE you try and trade so we can get the "You're banned!" part on tape, that's the money shot. ;) I'm sure with a little strategic duct tape you can rig an iPhone to capture some video through the gaps on your shirt between buttons. E-P-I-C.

Provide an iPHONE please...! lol

balonis...lend me one of your many gadgets from BB :)

BTW isn't your cover blown because they'll be strip-searching, i mean, interrogating all of their applicants in your city because you revealed yourself on RFD?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Provide an iPHONE please...! lol

balonis...lend me one of your many gadgets from BB :)

BTW isn't your cover blown because they'll be strip-searching, i mean, interrogating all of their applicants in your city because you revealed yourself on RFD?

Haha, the bummer will be when he's hired and has to buy games through an EB Manager. LOL

[La Fleur]

In the event balonis is hired, she should pose for EB's "Girl Gamers of Gamestop" 2010 calendar. I'd trade 3 for that sh*t

edit: I just took a cold shower after posting that . . . what was I thinking?

Some tivs at Electronic Big Brother

under 8:

SWFU Wii
M. Club LA 360

over 8:

Top Spin Tennis 360

That's my golden nugget for the night.

[neksus]

Provide an iPHONE please...! lol

balonis...lend me one of your many gadgets from BB :)

BTW isn't your cover blown because they'll be strip-searching, i mean, interrogating all of their applicants in your city because you revealed yourself on RFD?

Who are you kidding - EB should be glad to have somebody who can use a computer and speak legibly apply.
I guess that's a bit of an over-exaggeration - most of the people I've dealt with have generally been fine to deal with, but it seems like alot of people in larger urban centers get stuck dealing with idiots :razz:

[mitsui]

...I'd trade two turds and $30+.

.....I'd trade 4 plus $10 for the Ultimate Collector's edition

[LIVE DEREK]

Lol, I noticed that too. But, what's up with "wrong kind of turd guy?" . . . that's the only one that doesn't make sense to me.

I love "trade gangsters"

Brotherhood of the RFD, we lost one of our boyz today. Capped by some Mofo in Royal City. Dude was straight flippin' and knew he was slippin' but JnJosh be tippin' A drink to a true trade gangsta. Puttttttttttt -it - up!

This is a great song.....play it at my EB funeral........I can be buried with my last PO...MAG.....Maybe the gamers at EB are jealous that I have time to game.....and go to the gym.


ninjas don't use Bo staffs. Ninja turtles maybe, but not ninjas. And ninjas don't stand twirling sticks around. Cheerleaders do. U need to throw ninja stars at targets. Then u can call urself a wannabe ninja

Just for you balonis...........I will make a new video.......I hope that the 60 extra pounds that I put on don't show too much.


*pours some tenchu shadow assassins on the street corner in memory of LIVE_DEREK*

I never ONCE traded that game........and there is no underscore.......as XBOX LIVE allows spaces and so does RFD.


Well, just one guy who was banned and he admitted he knew it might be coming . . . what other intel is there? I'm not sure I believe the whole "eB knows who balonis is" or has a watch list thing, unless someone provides something a little more concrete, even if it's in a PM for the sake of keeping anonymity and not getting flamed.

I wonder if heartless was some douche eb rep who wanted to toy around in advance of this ban-a-thon.:confused:


Deleted for fear of EB.


EB doesn't know who balonis is.......I was just kidding, trying to get the point across that they might know more than you or I think they do (looks for camera in vents of room)

[mitsui]

Just traded in Operation Flashpoint to BBV for $35.75

very interesting day for me
i traded the R6V2 that I bought for $9 at Zellers with someone for Operation Flashpoint and he is willing to throw in $10....lol:D

[ChopSuey]

Story of my life :cool:

No wonder I don't find you on here that much anymore. You are getting busy with the ladies... well I hope they are ladies anyways. :D

[LIVE DEREK]

I deleted my own post, the kid already puts his name in his signature basically, and I feel bad enough for him considering he goes around town with his mom/gf driving him to get games, also he is a ninja.

Whats the trade in value for a video of you twirling around a stick?

I wish that I had a mom or a gf. I think that RP will give me $1 for each time they rent that video. Seeing that balonis (you're the best to pick on) will be watching it on the TV in this bathroom all the time, I think that I should be able to retire soon.


Another video of a kid twirling a stick? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM4O4-jT3x0

Let us know how it went. I think the best strategy is to lay low, especially with all the heat lately, CSRs with 'RFD' lists, and especially if you've been flipping lots of games during the RP BOGO promo.


He taught me everything that I know. RP is Guelph still has some stock....like 1 or 2 games. There is a Metroid at Stone Rd location for $25.

I would say if you have 6 PO's on one game.........you might be F#(@(!*.



No no, you've got to wear a dress shirt, put the phone microphone up in your pocket, set it to record BEFORE you try and trade so we can get the "You're banned!" part on tape, that's the money shot. ;) I'm sure with a little strategic duct tape you can rig an iPhone to capture some video through the gaps on your shirt between buttons. Or have a friend enter the store separately after you, stand in line behind you as another customer and record it all, not making eyecontact with you or the CSRs, pretending to be writing a TXT message on the recording videophone. E-P-I-C.

Forget about balonis watching my video........I'll be all over this one.

Kind of ironic that I come here for the drama......Now I am the drama.

[Haz]

No wonder I don't find you on here that much anymore. You are getting busy with the ladies... well I hope they are ladies anyways. :DIsn't the man getting married soon?

[Jest3rr]

Traded in:
Smash Bros Brawl - $25 i believe
Weight Loss Coach - $12
50 Cent Blood in Sand - $19

Pre-ordered FF13 for PS3 :)

[Haz]

Traded in:
Smash Bros Brawl - $25 i believe
Weight Loss Coach - $12
50 Cent Blood in Sand - $19

Pre-ordered FF13 for PS3 :)T3 I assume. You could have gotten $5 more if you did T2 with Weight Loss Coach and 50 Cent + $25 straight credit.

[x0pa]

Platinum Trophy: Obtain a used copy of Section 8 at a Roger's Plus in Vancouver.

Complete! Yeaaaaa *Victory Pose*

Back to trading news - TIV @ BBV for Section 8 is $26!

[FlyingSoLow]

Platinum Trophy: Obtain a used copy of Section 8 at a Roger's Plus in Vancouver.

Complete! Yeaaaaa *Victory Pose*

Back to trading news - TIV @ BBV for Section 8 is $26!

wtf... :|

[belowzeros]

wtf... :|


sugar and internets

[x0pa]

Hey now! I know that I have only a couple posts, but this is a milestone in the trading career of x0pa!

[FlyingSoLow]

Hey now! I know that I have only a couple posts, but this is a milestone in the trading career of x0pa!

Congrats then, and what is this $26 BBV credit going towards?

[GVRtrader]

Platinum Trophy: Obtain a used copy of Section 8 at a Roger's Plus in Vancouver.

Complete! Yeaaaaa *Victory Pose*

Back to trading news - TIV @ BBV for Section 8 is $26!

Umm... no offense but i got ~100 copies from RP. I was probably the cause of it being so rare tho.:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

T3 I assume. You could have gotten $5 more if you did T2 with Weight Loss Coach and 50 Cent + $25 straight credit.

T2 is rarely accepted for games that far away. Only a few location accepts them.

Speaking of milestone... i think i set a record for most PM received in a day by a non-mod/BST member. There's 52 messages (50 + 2) in my inbox "yesterday" (good thing i cleaned my inbox lol). There might be even more because i deleted a bunch earlier in the day to make room!:cheesygri

Now to finish replying to all of them...:|

[grappos13]

damn..took me a half hour to catch up on reading the forum from 4pm till now...missed a lot of pages and drama it seems...


EB 1/20

NFS:Shift (PS3) $40
C&C:Ultimate - not in their systems?!? was expecting $25 as per tivs.ca

Traded Shift for MAG straight up after the 50% bump. Played a good amount of Shift (good game) but made the most of a Rogers 2/40 game :D

EDIT: it seems I missed the news of the hour!!!

C&C for ps3 is in their system as C&C red alert 3... had a TIV of $24 as of yesterday (down $1 from tivs.ca but corresponds with EB drops)... i thought i had it with me (old copy i finished with) but it was in my car and i was already in the mall so i didnt wanna go back to get it lol... hopefully it still holds up for today


How would EB Guelph know the sex of Balonis, who has made it appear s/he's from the GTA? That is the mystery I want to know. I mean, I don't want to be the first to say balonis gets around . . .

well u never know... GVRTrader drives/goes to stores that are 1.5 hrs each way based on driving the speed limit... so its not out of the realm at all for balonis to be going to Guelph for trade ins... heck if u go by the 1.5 hr each way drive that GVRTrader does... balonis could be going all the way to niagara for trade ins and has fights with Setz :)


I think balonis is from Mississauga area. Just coz of the fact that he claims he saw me doing my T4G2F @ BB

ya i think he is from that area too... i wonder if i know him in real life from before hand but he doesnt want to tell me who he is... i remember that one time i did a trade 4 get 2 free at BB at newmarket he said he saw me there.. but no one else was trading at the time except some 55 year old lady.... :)

[Viper98]

anyone know the TIV of a DS Lite?

[pete]

Obviously guys the internet is NOT A SECRET..........I post my name and my location as I am trusting and (some may say dumb) easy going.

Anyways that can turn on you.

5 others........I know.............How I still love you RP.


so are they allowing you to keep the POs that you had? you just can't do it any more or...? not sure if you posted it, but I didn't see it anywhere..

[freakx2001]

Yesterday I was at Zellers and notice NBA Inside Drive 09 was on Clearance for $19.00 in the case. Anyone happen to know if it scans lower that this like Rainbow Six 2 did?

[neksus]

No wonder I don't find you on here that much anymore. You are getting busy with the ladies... well I hope they are ladies anyways. :D

Nah I'm married now! The mrs works shift work as a nurse so every other day it's just me and my 26 month old son...he probably wouldn't be impressed if I stopped playing with him to use the computer lol

[neksus]

Isn't the man getting married soon?

August 8th of last year! (http://www.august8th.ca/)

[freakx2001]

August 8th of last year! (http://www.august8th.ca/)

OMG you just posted pics of yourself.. now EB can BAN you! LOL

[TheHeeyyy]

OMG you just posted pics of yourself.. now EB can BAN you! LOL

He posted his name too.

EBGAMES KNOWS WHERE NEKSUS LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fedex682]

I have never traded a game in EB or anywhere else and I am a little confused with the trade in value given in Tivs.ca

I see Dragon age origins listed as 40$ for PS3 but the date is mentione as 1/8/10. Does that mean that the trade in value now( 1/21/10) will be different?

[freakx2001]

So I have two 360 games worth $8+ burning a whole in my pocket, just itching to be traded in. I don't think I will be able to come up with a third game, so I'm just wondering, do we have a list of games that are available for the Trade 2 + $9.99 for both Xbox and PS3?

As well.. do the recent activity and everyone being worried, if there is indeed a secret mailing list being formed, I would like on it ;)

[grappos13]

^ i say just do a pre-order of ME2... u can do trade 2 + 19.99 for that..

[grappos13]

I have never traded a game in EB or anywhere else and I am a little confused with the trade in value given in Tivs.ca

I see Dragon age origins listed as 40$ for PS3 but the date is mentione as 1/8/10. Does that mean that the trade in value now( 1/21/10) will be different?

yes it COULD be different... but dragon age ps3 is a most wanted for the month of january and usually 95% of the time the price will stay for the month (although WET didnt last month)...

anyways... i say why dont u go today, bring it in and check for sure... should be $40... also, with the current 50% bonus trade in credit promo at EB, u can basically trade in dragon age ps3 and get MAG for free.. as ur $40 trade in will get boosted to $59.99 for pre-ordering MAG and that is the current price of MAG, so making it a 1 for 1 trade, which is a great deal!

[Captain Snazzypants]

Let me make one more thing clear about this banning.......IT IS NOT STORE SPECIFIC........IT IS NATIONAL..........I CAN NOT TRADE AT EB GAME CANADA.

Now how far is New York from here.???.......yeah right, I would never care that much.

Gamestop? Any chance you aren't banned in the sister stores?


heaven forbid you have a product that is R18 it's instaban lol. I think there is an upcoming vote or framing of legislation to put them even further behind the world if that's possible.

The funny thing is that the Aussies are not exactly a "conservative" bunch. The guys, the gals - they are more open than most and love to party. So where does all this crap come from? Hardly seems to be a government that represents the mood of the nation... (somewhat xenophobic, OK, but not prudish)



I wonder if heartless was some douche eb rep who wanted to toy around in advance of this ban-a-thon.:confused:

It's Ben now - the "new guy" whose "first post" was another scary story about EB Games and their ban list. The only thing that has me wondering is the fact that Live Derek also got reality-banned...

[La Fleur]

Gamestop? Any chance you aren't banned in the sister stores?



The funny thing is that the Aussies are not exactly a "conservative" bunch. The guys, the gals - they are more open than most and love to party. So where does all this crap come from? Hardly seems to be a government that represents the mood of the nation... (somewhat xenophobic, OK, but not prudish)



It's Ben now - the "new guy" whose "first post" was another scary story about EB Games and their ban list. The only thing that has me wondering is the fact that Live Derek also got reality-banned...

That's what I mean . . . not to get all conspiracy theory, but it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that some EB rep came on here to spout propaganda to curb people's trading. HOw did that guy return anyway? Was his IP not blocked?

[fedex682]

yes it COULD be different... but dragon age ps3 is a most wanted for the month of january and usually 95% of the time the price will stay for the month (although WET didnt last month)...

anyways... i say why dont u go today, bring it in and check for sure... should be $40... also, with the current 50% bonus trade in credit promo at EB, u can basically trade in dragon age ps3 and get MAG for free.. as ur $40 trade in will get boosted to $59.99 for pre-ordering MAG and that is the current price of MAG, so making it a 1 for 1 trade, which is a great deal!


Thanks, Grappos. You have given a great idea.

If it indeed is 40$ I am getting MAG :)

[JDub41]

Is the trade 2 plus 9.99/19.99 for any upcoming release? Or does it vary from store to store?

I was looking to pre-order Heavy Rain...

[neksus]

He posted his name too.

EBGAMES KNOWS WHERE NEKSUS LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

whois tivs.ca
Done.

[torontostore]

Thanks, Grappos. You have given a great idea.

If it indeed is 40$ I am getting MAG :)

I believe DA right now is at $30.

[fedex682]

I believe DA right now is at $30.

Are you sure about this?

[arty316]

So I have two 360 games worth $8+ burning a whole in my pocket, just itching to be traded in. I don't think I will be able to come up with a third game, so I'm just wondering, do we have a list of games that are available for the Trade 2 + $9.99 for both Xbox and PS3?

As well.. do the recent activity and everyone being worried, if there is indeed a secret mailing list being formed, I would like on it ;)

I don't know the official list but I do know of the following games being eligible based on a recent store visit

Trade 2 + 9.99
Darksiders
Tekken 6
LEGO Rock Band

Trade 2 + 14.99
Bayonetta
CODMW2

Also, PO Trade 2 + 19.99
Mass Effect 2
Dante's Inferno

[Haz]

August 8th of last year! (http://www.august8th.ca/)Time flies. Why weren't we invited to the bachelor party?! :razz:

[balonis]

hi guys,

newb trader here
if i have a game that is $40 tiv and preorder mag for the 50% more credit, do you think i can switch that preorder to something else later on?

Thanks for the help guys. I <3 RFD

[murdazz]

^^^ PO, then pick up/return it to get the full credit back no?

[freakx2001]

I don't know the official list but I do know of the following games being eligible based on a recent store visit

Trade 2 + 9.99
Darksiders
Tekken 6
LEGO Rock Band

Trade 2 + 14.99
Bayonetta
CODMW2

Also, PO Trade 2 + 19.99
Mass Effect 2
Dante's Inferno

ok, cool. Maybe I'll try for God of War III. I'd rather get a 360 game, but it doesn't appear that there are many $59.99 360 games coming down the pipe any time soon.

[freakx2001]

^^^ PO, then pick up/return it to get the full credit back no?

it has been discussed before that EB, is trying to enforce a strict "no change" policy on any PO of MAG that took advantage of the 50% extra credit promo... but like anything YMMV

[Gentile]

EB tivs as of today, all ps3

NHL10 $20
Tekken 6 $29
Bourne $7

[miladvm]

EBGames, today:

Darksiders (360) - $37
Blue Dragon (360) - $4
Pokemon Diamond (DS) - $15
used these three to PO Bioshock 2 with the 25% increase

also:

Midnight Club LA (360) - $7
Fire Emblem (DS) - $15
The Bigs (360) - $4

[harvesterbikes]

NBA 2K9-$12
COD 4 MW-$20
Wheelman-$14

[fedex682]

I believe DA right now is at $30.

I just called EB games in Ottawa and they informed me that the trade in Value for Dragon Age Origins for the PS3 is $40.

MAG here I come!:cheesygri

[the_fm]

New Super Mario Wii - $26 without bump up promo

[jEnkinsX]

Hmmm I think I want MAG now just coz of the promo. What's a game at RP I can use? tekken 6? Current TIV of that anyone?

[LIVE DEREK]

so are they allowing you to keep the POs that you had? you just can't do it any more or...? not sure if you posted it, but I didn't see it anywhere..

Yes I can keep my PO and I can BUY anything in the store.....just no trading. Seems reasonable to me. Further trading or abuse by me or other in my situation will result in a ban from the premises.



OMG you just posted pics of yourself.. now EB can BAN you! LOL

OMFG...........EB could take this whole thing out.......just do a hit on Neksus.



Gamestop? Any chance you aren't banned in the sister stores?

It's Ben now - the "new guy" whose "first post" was another scary story about EB Games and their ban list. The only thing that has me wondering is the fact that Live Derek also got reality-banned...

I think that Ben sounds like a liar.........however, I can tell you that I am real and I did get banned.



News update: EB joins NSA to uncover balonis' true identity and location.

[AchtungAl]

New Super Mario Wii - $26 without bump up promo

Was that New Super Mario Bros. (Wii) at EB? The last EB/Gamestop newsletter said they would be offering $50 up to Jan 24, $40 up to Feb. 7, and $30 up to Feb. 21.

[AchtungAl]

About a week ago a rep. at one of my local Rogers stores said there was going to be a big deal on games starting in two weeks (about a week from now). She didn't know the details, but knew it was going to be good. Has anybody heard anything about this?

[d182]

hi guys,

newb trader here
if i have a game that is $40 tiv and preorder mag for the 50% more credit, do you think i can switch that preorder to something else later on?

Thanks for the help guys. I <3 RFD

at the end of your eb interview and they say "do u have anymore questions?"
that's the perfect time to find out :D

[pete]

Yes I can keep my PO and I can BUY anything in the store.....just no trading. Seems reasonable to me. Further trading or abuse by me or other in my situation will result in a ban from the premises.



that bites. at least you don't lose your POs, and can shop there.

this is one of the reasons I've been avoiding EB as much as possible... I've actually limited myself almost exclusively to Goozex, but I hate that you can't get too many new releases...

if you have too many BS2s let me know ;)

[x0pa]

About a week ago a rep. at one of my local Rogers stores said there was going to be a big deal on games starting in two weeks (about a week from now). She didn't know the details, but knew it was going to be good. Has anybody heard anything about this?

I too would like to know the answer to this question.

Could it be the fabled B1G2 promotion?! Yeah, I'm crazy

[torontostore]

I too would like to know the answer to this question.

Could it be the fabled B1G2 promotion?! Yeah, I'm crazy

Maybe it'll be a promo where they give each person 30 secs, and they can go into the store and grab as many things as they can for free. That would be great.=)

[GStrike-]

Maybe it'll be a promo where they give each person 30 secs, and they can go into the store and grab as many things as they can for free. That would be great.=)
30 seconds is way too long and it would be too easy. How about 30 seconds blindfolded.

[TheHeeyyy]

30 seconds is way too long and it would be too easy. How about 30 seconds blindfolded.

Still too easy, since I bet many people here remember the lay-out of the stores they go to. They should spin us around blindfolded, like people do before hitting a pinata:lol:.

[freakx2001]

it would have to be some amazing promo.. as I believe most Rogers stores are already picked clean...

[coolteam]

Still too easy, since I bet many people here remember the lay-out of the stores they go to. They should spin us around blindfolded, like people do before hitting a pinata:lol:.

That would make the the most sense. And make it the most fun.

[the_fm]

Was that New Super Mario Bros. (Wii) at EB? The last EB/Gamestop newsletter said they would be offering $50 up to Jan 24, $40 up to Feb. 7, and $30 up to Feb. 21.

yes, at EB. and that's what i said. without the promo, it is $26. of course, i did the promo

[civicb]

I wanna trade in my uncharted 2 for BS2 but it's missing manual, is it gonna be YMMV?

[FlyingSoLow]

30 seconds is way too long and it would be too easy. How about 30 seconds blindfolded.

I can imagine many of us would be practicing at home memorizing the feel of a PS3 case. :razz:

[GStrike-]

I wanna trade in my uncharted 2 for BS2 but it's missing manual, is it gonna be YMMV?

I went to 2 gs/eb and they said you can't trade this in for any promos only for credit. you can call them and ask.

[neksus]

I can imagine many of us would be practicing at home memorizing the feel of a PS3 box. :razz:

I've corrected your quote.

[grappos13]

I've corrected your quote.

lol... i use the term box a lot... heck, my family uses the term "box" for the remote controller for our TV's... now thats something uve probably never heard of it lol...

as for SMB for the wii.. if the TIV is $50 till jan 24th, i woulda assumed its $50 in the system till then... i guess not and its just a bump according to that poster..

[coolman217]

30 seconds is way too long and it would be too easy. How about 30 seconds blindfolded.

Hopefully you won't end up with 20 copies of high school musical for ps2 with usb mics. lol

[Wildarm]

I went to 2 gs/eb and they said you can't trade this in for any promos only for credit. you can call them and ask.

Yeah, had the same issue today with a game at 2 stores. No problems in the past at to do T2/T3 without a manual in one of the games.

EB's official policy is the disk needs to be mint(though you can pay a resurface fee) and you need the box/manual/accessories that came with the game.

I think it's if the CSR really cares about it they'll say yes/no. I had several titles to choose from to trade in as well so that might make a difference.

When you guys pick up a game a RP/BBV/etc. and they're no manual inside what do you usually do if you know you need it?

[Acid_]

Yeah, had the same issue today with a game at 2 stores. No problems in the past at to do T2/T3 without a manual in one of the games.

EB's official policy is the disk needs to be mint(though you can pay a resurface fee) and you need the box/manual/accessories that came with the game.

I think it's if the CSR really cares about it they'll say yes/no. I had several titles to choose from to trade in as well so that might make a difference.

When you guys pick up a game a RP/BBV/etc. and they're no manual inside what do you usually do if you know you need it?



1) Don't Buy it. If you need it for a T3 and you can't use it for a T3 then you don't buy it.

2) Ask the clerk if they can find a manual for you. I've had some success with this.

3) As a good game trader you should have a stack of manuals that you've collected over your trading journey. Hope you have the right manual in your stack. I heard that LIVE DEREK has a stack for sale, maybe you could PM him.

4) Pillage the manual from a game in your own collection. You didn't need it anyway unless you want to use your game for a T3 in the future, but that's another issue.

[FlyingSoLow]

When you guys pick up a game a RP/BBV/etc. and they're no manual inside what do you usually do if you know you need it?

Ask the CSR if they have a manual hidden somewhere or if you have a really nice CSR they could possibly take the manual out of their rental copies for you. If none of the above, safest to just walk away.

[Peroxide]

Yeah, had the same issue today with a game at 2 stores. No problems in the past at to do T2/T3 without a manual in one of the games.

EB's official policy is the disk needs to be mint(though you can pay a resurface fee) and you need the box/manual/accessories that came with the game.

I think it's if the CSR really cares about it they'll say yes/no. I had several titles to choose from to trade in as well so that might make a difference.

When you guys pick up a game a RP/BBV/etc. and they're no manual inside what do you usually do if you know you need it?

They claim most of discs are "scratched beyond sale", charge me whatever it costs for resurface even though they claim "we send them back to the manufacturer" and I just nod and agree. I have never seen a charge on my receipt though. I have also traded in games without art or manuals for T3G1F.

So it's YMMV, I've traded games with no art, no manual and only the single player worked because the disk was scratched and used it for T3G1F, that's what they get for claiming everyone of my games are too scratched. :(