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

[Avenger]

I have a mint complete Siren Blood Curse in English for $40 if anyone is interested - you have to come to Oakville or pay shipping though - charging the cost I paid for it less 10 :p

[whoiam]

should have kept all the games except ff13, you got taken by bb


Actually, Golden Axe and prince came with a trade that I make for Folklore. The guy was selling folklore, golden axe and prince of persia for 30 bucks and I only want folklore so he ask me 25 for these 3 games so I didn't lose that much considering the fact that folklore is 39,99 on EB

Sonic...well...i got the platinium trophy so I finish the game at 100%. I use the PT for this one

[mikka1989]

sonic racing, im sure you'd get more then 17 at other stores, even powertrade it back to ebg? get at least 25 cash for it on CL

good deal on that 25 for folklore,PoP,beastrider

[whoiam]

sonic racing, im sure you'd get more then 17 at other stores, even powertrade it back to ebg? get at least 25 cash for it on CL

good deal on that 25 for folklore,PoP,beastrider

Probably, arround 25 max 30 in one or two months, but since I paid no penny for this one (too much deal that I used as a PT)

[yoda12320]

Probably, arround 25 max 30 in one or two months, but since I paid no penny for this one (too much deal that I used as a PT)

Should have did it when 30 over at BBV.

[krypt0nite]

Just traded Legend of Zelda - Wii for SSF4 - PS3 today.
Using $30 x(1.5) power trade = $45.

[mikka1989]

zelda wii is one of these games that hold a high tiv for years! even when the zelda disc hack is obsolete

[Lone_Prodigy]

AC2 360

*drum roll*

$40

[chaingunsofdoom]

Checked some game values at today:

BB:
Nerf n-strike (Wii) was under $4
RE5 (360) was over $12
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $4
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $4

BBV:
RE5 (360) was $10 still
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $2
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $2

[yoda12320]

AC2 360

*drum roll*

$40

ROFL lol come tuesday she shall be deid at 40. lol

[yoda12320]

Checked some game values at today:

BB:
Nerf n-strike (Wii) was under $4
RE5 (360) was over $12
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $4
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $4

BBV:
RE5 (360) was $10 still
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $2
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $2

Hope you kept tomb raider anniversary and ssx blur lol. And Nerf good for T3 turd at EB.

[FearLess]

he said the US site

http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=74508

thx for letting him know ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

to LIVE DEREK the man who the only one speaking the true :twisted::D;) ....

here just small exemple:

BB let me PM 3 copie of each TMNT and SHAWN white 7.99$
( i went multiple time to get some ) got fuel for 4.45 and magnacarta for 15$ both new heyhey!! (montreal land of best deal!):lol:

has for trading 24 copie on 1 time i did (im sorry to heard you dont beleive me but heyi probably do same if i was at your place! )

EB did PT my AC2 and boost it to 64.99$ ( i got iron man2 and dead to right both ps3)

here just 2 bill of mine for a exemple i said the true OH AND IM GLAD YOU ENJOYING READING MY POST! :D


http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6742/img1032dp.jpg

lucky SOB... ... x 2

getting magna carta 2 for $15 is a steal... retails for $60+ everywhere

and then somehow your AC2 PT got bumped up to cover the $65 PO of a new release, which makes no sense b/c max. PT of a $40 TIV title is only $60

your local EBG CSRs are either too easy/lenient or just don't care =O

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

lucky SOB... ... x 2

getting magna carta 2 for $15 is a steal... retails for $60+ everywhere

and then somehow your AC2 PT got bumped up to cover the $65 PO of a new release, which makes no sense b/c max. PT of a $40 TIV title is only $60

your local EBG CSRs are either too easy/lenient or just don't care =O

i think the CSR's just dont care..
when u PT a title it'll state original TIV and 50% increased TIV
and some specific code for the promo

on his receipt u can see the CSR manually gave the credit amount for 64.99

ive had some CSR's do this on PT's too (instead of the usual PT transaction, where it shows original TIV and PT TIV, u only see the PT'd value which is $60 credit)

so basically his CSR gave him the extra $5 credit lol


anyways, EB is closed on sunday (how did that person above check TIV for AC2 all the stores here are closed lol) so lets see if it holds value tmr...

[chaingunsofdoom]

Checked some game values at today:

BB:
Nerf n-strike (Wii) was under $4
RE5 (360) was over $12
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $4
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $4

BBV:
RE5 (360) was $10 still
SSX Blur (Wii) was under $2
Tomb Raider Anniversary (360) was under $2


Hope you kept tomb raider anniversary and ssx blur lol. And Nerf good for T3 turd at EB.

Yeah, didn't trade-in anything at all. Was just trying to see if RE5 would be worth using at BB/FS. :)

[yoda12320]

Yeah, didn't trade-in anything at all. Was just trying to see if RE5 would be worth using at BB/FS. :)

Ya just not an easy to find turd for cheap.

[Longobongo]

You can try online import shops like Play-Asia or ebay
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bp-77-1-49-en-15-siren-70-3dll.html
HK version, will cost you approx ~$40


Question to all Ps3 Gamers,

I played the demo for SIREN: BLOOD CURSE, and I want it badly (that's what she said). I know it's on PSstore, but I want an ACTUAL COPY. I know big retailers wont have it, but perhaps a smaller, store somewhere in Toronto/GTA. It's an epic game from what I've seen. Thanks guys!

[FearLess]

lucky SOB... ... x 2

getting magna carta 2 for $15 is a steal... retails for $60+ everywhere

and then somehow your AC2 PT got bumped up to cover the $65 PO of a new release, which makes no sense b/c max. PT of a $40 TIV title is only $60

your local EBG CSRs are either too easy/lenient or just don't care =O

magna carta 2 at 15$ there was 3 copy the day i bought one
and
for PT well since the deal start only monday the CRS had to do it manually
and he did raise AC2 to 64.99$ for my both PT :D

i assume they dont care why ehre:

1- they took 24 copy of same game in 1 shoot
2- they always bump my game to 25$ value went i trade ANYTHING (over 200 time) (all my shawn white and turtle were boost to 25$ each )
3- they boost my PT to 64.99$ twice

[R3B3LYOU5]

2- they always bump my game to 25$ value went i trade ANYTHING (over 200 time) (all my shawn white and turtle were boost to 25$ each )

isn't that standard when you're T3ing ?

[mikka1989]

lets play 'guess what tiv ass greed 2 drops down to' on monday when ebg HO wakes up and smells the turdness in their coffee

im estimating a 7 tiv value

[undacova]

lets play 'guess what tiv ass greed 2 drops down to' on monday when ebg HO wakes up and smells the turdness in their coffee

im estimating a 7 tiv value

i hope its still $40 :D

pt for super street fighter

[Blacksmoke]

lets play 'guess what tiv ass greed 2 drops down to' on monday when ebg HO wakes up and smells the turdness in their coffee

im estimating a 7 tiv value

lol, people have really been abusing that game's TIV, huh? :cheesygri

[jayare]

lets play 'guess what tiv ass greed 2 drops down to' on monday when ebg HO wakes up and smells the turdness in their coffee

im estimating a 7 tiv value

I predict a 6.75 of 7.75 just to piss other people off that it no longer qualifies, and is short by 25 cents lol:lol:

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

lets play 'guess what tiv ass greed 2 drops down to' on monday when ebg HO wakes up and smells the turdness in their coffee

im estimating a 7 tiv value
im guessing its $40 still come monday ;)

isn't that standard when you're T3ing ?

its standard with u do T2+X

[mikka1989]

my buddy wants to know the tiv of the xbox 360

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-Banned-XBOX360-W0QQAdIdZ196206741

[mau77on]

my buddy wants to know the tiv of the xbox 360

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-Banned-XBOX360-W0QQAdIdZ196206741

All i can say is that it's quite low, I believe someone on here said it was like 15 bucks or something? Correct me if i'm wrong.

[mng09]

That's a pretty smart use of credit and an excellent strategy, but can anyone elaborate on this part of the deal? It's the dealmaker/breaker really, and I haven't run into any posts about being able to buy any 3 games for $15 anywhere, let alone buying 3 games for $15 at BBV. Can anyone clarify?

Sounds way too good to be true because that's like 600+% profit.

Also, is Brutal Legend still $30 TIV at BBV?

Yep, got it during "Buy 1 $9.99 game, get 1 $4.99 game for free" deal at BBV.

Rapala - $9.99
DW 6 - $4.99
Monopoly - $9.99
The Club - $4.99

I got lucky with the Club because I refunded it back to another BBV, and the CSR gave me $4.99 back for it, bringing my Monopoly down to $4.99. However, even if I didn't get lucky like that, I would've still gotten $70 EB credit + $10 BBV credit for $13.50 EB credit.

Brutal Legend isn't $30 TIV anymore at BBV - keep on the lookout for good options like this (for example, TMNT Smash Up goes for $20 TIV at BBV and can be had at FS for $9.99)

[Blacksmoke]

Is this true? TIV of Mercenaries 2 @ EB/Gamestop is $0.75?

75 CENTS?!

wtf is that? That's not even worth the trip to the store....:|

[blue_raptor]

Is this true? TIV of Mercenaries 2 @ EB/Gamestop is $0.75?

75 CENTS?!

wtf is that? That's not even worth the trip to the store....:|

They've had that game on sale new for $4/5 not too long ago, so a tiv of 75 cents is understandable.

[Pariah Jim]

Offered $2.00 TIV for Wolfenstein on PS3 - Date April 3rd - not even worth the gas to get to EB

[Blacksmoke]

They've had that game on sale new for $4/5 not too long ago, so a tiv of 75 cents is understandable.

yes, I understand. It's just that.....why don't they just say

"We recycle your Mercs 2 CD's for 75 cents"

Because that's pretty much that only thing I see happening.....

[Gamin_Guru]

Thinking of doing a pt for SSF4 using Limited Edition RE5. only problem is there isn't a barcode on the steel cover case.

[FearLess]

isn't that standard when you're T3ing ?

no matter if i trade 1 or 2 or 3 they bump it to 25$ ( no standard at all )
EB here are kind of ( they dont care and i like that )

[Xeerochild]

no matter if i trade 1 or 2 or 3 they bump it to 25$ ( no standard at all )
EB here are kind of ( they dont care and i like that )

It's not always $25, maybe for you...

MRSP: $59.99
T2: $19.99*
T3: $19.99

*if the promotion is T2+$19.99 like Heavy Rain. If it's T2+$9.99, it's $25.

MSRP: $69.99
T2: $25
T3: $23.33

[4evil]

It's not always $25, maybe for you...

MRSP: $59.99
T2: $19.99*
T3: $19.99

*if the promotion is T2+$19.99 like Heavy Rain. If it's T2+$9.99, it's $25.

MSRP: $69.99
T2: $25
T3: $23.33

i think it was ff13. they ripped people off, trade 2 + $19.99/$14.99? i think. it was on their trade in section as a promotion
nvm JC2 same thing

Trade two games and get Just Cause 2 for $19.99! | Trade three and get it FREE!!!, 64.99

fun fact:
http://www.gamestop.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/
Just Cause 2

Offer valid through March 28 20109.

[BigJonsson]

Looking to trade in

Mass Effect 2
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
NHL 10
Madden 10

All for 360..........

I figure I should save NHL and Madden for a t3g1f deal........
Where is the best trade in value for the other 2 games?

[hermit1988]

Looking to trade in

Mass Effect 2
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
NHL 10
Madden 10

All for 360..........

I figure I should save NHL and Madden for a t3g1f deal........
Where is the best trade in value for the other 2 games?

Mass effect in EB, you can use it power trade. MW is 40 in FS,BB,probably EB,too.

[dtp11]

Btw how does one signup and submit to tivs.ca I looked quickly before I left last night but didn't see where to sign up :o
http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/
Alrite, i just registered, but i still can't figure out how to submit tivs? And where exactly is the link to the log-in screen anyway?
You can only suggest new values by clicking on games and putting the value for the store.
http://www.tivs.ca/login/
Thank you! Been tryin to figure out how to work that site for the longest time hahaI PM'd the OP earlier today asking him to add the links for signing up, logging in, and instructions for updating TIVs on http://www.tivs.ca.

He just messaged me back saying the OP has been updated.

Thanks chickenwing!

[i-o_o-i]

Thinking of doing a pt for SSF4 using Limited Edition RE5. only problem is there isn't a barcode on the steel cover case.
EB will be able to lookup the game even though it has no barcode they still accept it, they have plenty of "not for resale" games on the shelf so you won't have a problem there.

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

EB
disgaea ds still works for t3
same with gi joe ds
and wii igor

[projectrs2]

Yep, got it during "Buy 1 $9.99 game, get 1 $4.99 game for free" deal at BBV.

Rapala - $9.99
DW 6 - $4.99
Monopoly - $9.99
The Club - $4.99

I got lucky with the Club because I refunded it back to another BBV, and the CSR gave me $4.99 back for it, bringing my Monopoly down to $4.99. However, even if I didn't get lucky like that, I would've still gotten $70 EB credit + $10 BBV credit for $13.50 EB credit.

Brutal Legend isn't $30 TIV anymore at BBV - keep on the lookout for good options like this (for example, TMNT Smash Up goes for $20 TIV at BBV and can be had at FS for $9.99)

Thanks, appreciate the info and tips. Nice contributions going on lately.

[mikka1989]

Rapala - $9.99
DW 6 - $4.99
Monopoly - $9.99


i don't think you'll find these anymore, all OOS or NO stock

plus that buy 1 $9.99 get 1 $4.99 game offer is done at bbv

[BigJonsson]

Mass effect in EB, you can use it power trade. MW is 40 in FS,BB,probably EB,too.


Why would I power trade it? None of the PT games interest me right now :p

[EGee6]

Why would I power trade it? None of the PT games interest me right now :p

you PT to turn that $40 EB game credit into a $60 EB credit

[convoluted]

you PT to turn that $40 EB game credit into a $60 EB credit

I was told most wanted games don't count for PTs? Is that true/ymmv?

Also, I wondered if the game you're putting for PT is more than the value of the game you want, can get the rest of the credit on a card? Does only the bonus 50% need to be put on a PT game, or the entire amount, the game AND the bonus credit?

[Deadmon]

I was told most wanted games don't count for PTs? Is that true/ymmv?

Also, I wondered if the game you're putting for PT is more than the value of the game you want, can get the rest of the credit on a card? Does only the bonus 50% need to be put on a PT game, or the entire amount, the game AND the bonus credit?

I've been able to use MW games for PTs, so I don't think it's true that you can't.

The 2nd question is YMMV, depends on your CSR.

[mahjongmaniac]

I was told most wanted games don't count for PTs? Is that true/ymmv?

IDK who told you that but that's false



Also, I wondered if the game you're putting for PT is more than the value of the game you want, can get the rest of the credit on a card? Does only the bonus 50% need to be put on a PT game, or the entire amount, the game AND the bonus credit?

this has been discussed before in this thread and/or past PT promo threads

it used to be the case that you can get the rest of the TIC on an Edge card if the value exceeds the MSRP of the new game/PO, but i think it's been abused so much that they've changed the rules and have since been more strict about it (i.e. only bumping TIVs up to MSRP of game, anything extra you lose)

[hammerhands]

BBV Top 10 Most Wanted is up for April (http://www.blockbuster.ca/games/trade_save.aspx)

And guess who made the Wii list for min. $20 trade ............... Shaun White !!!!!!!!!!! (Guess who's getting my leftovers !!!!!!)

The Saboteur also made the list for PS3 & 360 min $30.... Can be found for $19.99 used


List is Valid til May 2nd !!!!

[Zeeno]

This morning (April 5) at EB...

Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360) - $18
Uncharted 2 (PS3) - $24

Everyone who said the TIV would plummet were clearly right.
Can't believe I missed out on trading these in at decent values by just a few days :(

[Baconator]

BBV Top 10 Most Wanted is up for April (http://www.blockbuster.ca/games/trade_save.aspx)

And guess who made the Wii list for min. $20 trade ............... Shaun White !!!!!!!!!!! (Guess who's getting my leftovers !!!!!!)

The Saboteur also made the list for PS3 & 360 min $30.... Can be found for $19.99 used


List is Valid til May 2nd !!!!

Not sure if EB has dropped AC2 yet, but if they do/did and you have copies sitting around BBV will take them for $30.

Saboturd (PS3/360) - $30
Shaun White - $20

Oh it's going to be a good BBV month.:lol::lol::lol:

[TheHeeyyy]

BBV Top 10 Most Wanted is up for April (http://www.blockbuster.ca/games/trade_save.aspx)

And guess who made the Wii list for min. $20 trade ............... Shaun White !!!!!!!!!!! (Guess who's getting my leftovers !!!!!!)

The Saboteur also made the list for PS3 & 360 min $30.... Can be found for $19.99 used


List is Valid til May 2nd !!!!

Building-up Blockbuster trade-in credit is like shooting fish in a barrel. It's also important to keep in mind there is a very clear possibility of Blockbuster going bankrupt in the near future, so I wouldn't build-up a ton of store credit.

[minuterice]

Building-up Blockbuster trade-in credit is like shooting fish in a barrel. It's also important to keep in mind there is a very clear possibility of Blockbuster going bankrupt in the near future, so I wouldn't build-up a ton of store credit.

blockbuster canada is fine. blockbuster in the u.s. is not.

[grappos13]

Not sure if EB has dropped AC2 yet, but if they do/did and you have copies sitting around BBV will take them for $30.

Saboturd (PS3/360) - $30
Shaun White - $20

Oh it's going to be a good BBV month.:lol::lol::lol:

i wonder if smash up will still be $20 even tho its not on the list.. guess i can try.. i think i have like 3-4 of each left and need to get rid of them..

and i need to get a saboteur back at the $12 if i can for my collection lol..but when u can do $12 to $30.. almost dont want to put into my collection lol

[ShadowSoul]

EB TIV APR 5th

AC2 = $18 PS3
MW2 = $30 Both PS3 and 360

[dchabby]

i wonder if smash up will still be $20 even tho its not on the list.. guess i can try.. i think i have like 3-4 of each left and need to get rid of them..

and i need to get a saboteur back at the $12 if i can for my collection lol..but when u can do $12 to $30.. almost dont want to put into my collection lol

Where can you get Saboteur for $12 ?

Also is there a list of games that quailfy for BBV's trade 2 plus $$ for a new game ? Is it games over a certain TIV ?

[Baconator]

i wonder if smash up will still be $20 even tho its not on the list.. guess i can try.. i think i have like 3-4 of each left and need to get rid of them..

and i need to get a saboteur back at the $12 if i can for my collection lol..but when u can do $12 to $30.. almost dont want to put into my collection lol


Where can you get Saboteur for $12 ?

Don't do it grappos, don't do it.

[Fox]

http://www.tivs.ca/login/

How do I create a username?

I traded in Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) for $40 with 5 minutes left to close on Saturday. Just in time. :)

[LIVE DEREK]

Where can you get Saboteur for $12 ?



Don't do it grappos, don't do it.


Please don't do it...........I beg you.........:twisted::twisted::twisted:

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[mau77on]

How do I create a username?

I traded in Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) for $40 with 5 minutes left to close on Saturday. Just in time. :)


http://www.tivs.ca/iphone/account/

it should say register i believe..that's how i found it

[ricenice]

Anyone know if EB will match TIV from FS or BB? FS flyer is advertising $40 TIV for Bioshock 2 and Heavy Rain.

[Sajiko]

Does anyone know if future shop will take god of war 3 for a trade in if it's the ultimate edition one? Or do they require the box stuff to?

[blue_raptor]

How do I create a username?

I traded in Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) for $40 with 5 minutes left to close on Saturday. Just in time. :)

Check the first page of this thread, it's been updated with all the links you need now to register. :)

[Roxik]

Please don't do it...........I beg you.........:twisted::twisted::twisted:

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Wait I thought it was 15 not 12 :confused:

[Setz]

Picked up GTA4 PS3 brand-new for fifteen bux at my little secret store here in Niagara. ;) On my way, DLCs.

[GraphixDee]

Is My Weight Loss Coach still holding at $8?

[rhygin]

Thanks to all who replied to my BBV questions a little while ago.


[QUOTE=grappos13;10603659]i wonder if smash up will still be $20 even tho its not on the list.. guess i can try.. i think i have like 3-4 of each left and need to get rid of them..

Say it ain't so ...
Just before closing Sat. Apr. 3
BBV Smash Up TIV $10

[grappos13]

Don't do it grappos, don't do it.


Please don't do it...........I beg you.........:twisted::twisted::twisted:

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lol... i wont have time to go to a BB that does trade ins to find it anyway :(

[dchabby]

Where can you get Saboteur for $12 ?

Also is there a list of games that quailfy for BBV's trade 2 plus $$ for a new game ? Is it games over a certain TIV ?

OK peeps, forget about the Saboteur question since its a big secret, LOL.

How about the BBV question ?

[Setz]

OK peeps, forget about the Saboteur question since its a big secret, LOL.

How about the BBV question ?

Saboteur is 14.99$ at BB/FS. I think you PM with somewhere and it comes to 12$.

[Roxik]

Saboteur is 14.99$ at BB/FS. I think you PM with somewhere and it comes to 12$.

Run go get hoarde it nao!!!

[blue_raptor]

Where can you get Saboteur for $12 ?

Also is there a list of games that quailfy for BBV's trade 2 plus $$ for a new game ? Is it games over a certain TIV ?


OK peeps, forget about the Saboteur question since its a big secret, LOL.

How about the BBV question ?

The list is up on their website, http://www.blockbuster.ca/images/trade_save/Trade_and_Save_Halo_Reach_Promo.pdf.

Also, has anybody done this sort of deal at BBV before? Exactly how much do you have to pay out of pocket? I know it says 9.99+tax, but then it says in the fineprint that customer is also responsible for taxes "applicable to retail price of product before trade transactions". If so, that's 69.99*.13=9.09, plus 10 dollars... makes this almost T2+20, or am I wrong?

[Baconator]

The list is up on their website, http://www.blockbuster.ca/images/trade_save/Trade_and_Save_Halo_Reach_Promo.pdf.

Also, has anybody done this sort of deal at BBV before? Exactly how much do you have to pay out of pocket? I know it says 9.99+tax, but then it says in the fineprint that customer is also responsible for taxes "applicable to retail price of product before trade transactions". If so, that's 69.99*.13=9.09, plus 10 dollars... makes this almost T2+20, or am I wrong?

EDIT: Parth has diaperbreath

[Parth]

^ Because that isn't how it works at BBV :).


Customer responsible for taxes applicable to retail price of product before trade transactions.

They bump up each to $30, but you don't save the tax. So basically you pay the full retail price + tax - $60.

Atleast I believe that's how its done. Either way it isn't worth it. Screw BBV. Majority of the games can be used for a T2 instead or worst case scenario a T3 at EB. And you can pick up a 9.99 qualifier at EB fairly easily nowadays, so it is pointless doing the T2+x at BBV.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Anyone know if EB will match TIV from FS or BB? FS flyer is advertising $40 TIV for Bioshock 2 and Heavy Rain.

They're supposed to if the title is anywhere on their iron-clad Most Wanted list for April...

[dtp11]

Run go get hoarde it nao!!!If you're playing by the rules (max one copy per console of the same title per week) and you start today, you can only trade 4 copies of Saboteur for each system to BBV before May 2nd...

...which I guess isn't that bad - but I can see them becoming suspicious of you if you come in every Monday this month with one copy of Saboteur for each console!

[Wildarm]

Run go get hoarde it nao!!!

Good luck with the hoarding. Ottawa area has a single used copy Saboteur(360) reported in stock in Kanata. Are people seeing better stock in other cities?

[sweetvar26]

Saboteur is 14.99$ at BB/FS. I think you PM with somewhere and it comes to 12$.

I'm thinking that would be the price of the Used version of the game?

[9394]

Anyone have the TIV for AC2 @ EBG? I tried playing it, but couldn't get into it.

[Migger]

Anyone have the TIV for AC2 @ EBG? I tried playing it, but couldn't get into it.

HERE IT IS!! (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/blockbuster-ebgames-futureshop-trade-values-tiv-thread-608716/1885/)

[Longobongo]

Anyone have the TIV for AC2 @ EBG? I tried playing it, but couldn't get into it.

its already been reported for today a few posts back, 18 tiv @ EB. So you're better off keeping it or use it towards the BBV promo. I'm surprised they didn't pull a Killzone 2 and drop it to $2.

[LIVE DEREK]

Anyone have the TIV for AC2 @ EBG? I tried playing it, but couldn't get into it.


HERE IT IS!! (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/blockbuster-ebgames-futureshop-trade-values-tiv-thread-608716/1885/)

Yeah.......someone does.......it was two pages back.........TWO PAGES.

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[9394]

HERE IT IS!! (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/blockbuster-ebgames-futureshop-trade-values-tiv-thread-608716/1885/)

Thanks, I guess I could have went back a few pages. Maybe I'll keep it and try playing again. :|

[taktikz]

SO GLAD i powertraded AC2 on saturday for SSF4! and they gave me 15.01 credit back :D :D wooooo!

[Geoshadow]

April 5 at BBV:

Red Faction Gorilla Ps3 $14
WWE Legends X360 $10

[Migger]

April 5 at BBV:

Red Faction GUErilla Ps3 $14


Not bad considering this came free with Darksiders, didn't it?

[twitchyzero]

i still have a copy of usd ac2 that i bought for $20 from bb used

kinda glad it tanked down to 18 so i can return it and save myself some money and time.

i did manage to get JC2 for a net of ~$25 so i'll just be happy with that. Probably wont play it and just trade for RDR

[maxpowers]

Battlefield 2 - $45 TIV @ FS today

[Blacksmoke]

This morning (April 5) at EB...

Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360) - $18
Uncharted 2 (PS3) - $24

Everyone who said the TIV would plummet were clearly right.
Can't believe I missed out on trading these in at decent values by just a few days :(

holy crap.....that was close :eek:

I just trade them 2 days ago for the old price......

then again, they're still great to use for PT, so it's not all lost

[modano9]

XBOX 360
CSI: Deadly Intent
EB - $19.25
Rogers - $16.75
BBV - $14.00

[easterclause]

holy crap.....that was close :eek:

I just trade them 2 days ago for the old price......

then again, they're still great to use for PT, so it's not all lost

Meh....AC2 is still worth 32 via RP T2 for Splinter Cell, so I'll be taking in my copy and a copy of Fable 2 to get that.

[KenshinMofo]

ouch, i traded my ac2 and pt'ed for ssf4, didn't give me extra credit :( thinking about it now, i should of traded my white knight and pted for ssft and then from the ac2 used it for another game...but didn't find any game i wanted to PT. sad. :(

i got a copy of heavenly sword from bbv today...what should i do with it O_o what kind of promotions are available? other then rogersplus trade in for splinter cell? thanks!!

[yoda12320]

ouch, i traded my ac2 and pt'ed for ssf4, didn't give me extra credit :( thinking about it now, i should of traded my white knight and pted for ssft and then from the ac2 used it for another game...but didn't find any game i wanted to PT. sad. :(

i got a copy of heavenly sword from bbv today...what should i do with it O_o what kind of promotions are available? other then rogersplus trade in for splinter cell? thanks!!

Ya worthless other than rogers promo to my knowledge, so I'd get another game for trade 2 list for Splinter Cell. Also anyone know if OOS on Mario Party 8 Wii for 4.99 at BBV b/c that would be sick lol.

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

eb:
shaun white wii - $7
TMNT: smash up - $7

i got them for $8 each so even if i use them in a PT deal its still ok i guess (10.50 each)

too bad AC2 tanked so much lol
at $18 TIV its still worth $27 if u include it in a PT deal...

but i guess ur better off dumping AC2 to BBV now for $30 (ps3 version only?)

and saboteur can be found at BB for 11.99 (14.99 - 20% off sale) which is $30 too at BBV (either x360 or PS3)

shaun white wii $20 @ BBV too :cheesygri

so if anyone has any of those 3 games, BBV seems to be the newest dump for them since u get 30+30+20 = $80 credits for spending (8+12+20) $40 if you dont want to just return them. Only problem seems to be what are you going to buy at BBV :| my local BBV's dont seem to have ANY games at 4.99 or 9.99...even ones ive seen in that thread scan in at higher prices :confused:

(or AC2 dump to RP if u have another game to use to get Splinter Cell conviction for free)

[dchabby]

Anyone have any ways of transferring credit from EG games to Best Buy ? Not sure what I could buy at EB that would give me equal or better value at BB but would love to know if anyone has any secrets !!

[jEnkinsX]

Dual shock 3 $25 @ EB and $20 for sixaxis TIV

[twitchyzero]

so PT for SSFIV already started? I thoght they usually start a week before release date which isn't until the end of he month?

Anyone know where and what I can grab a 30TIV game for $20?

[Eamonn]

EB April 5th:
inFAMOUS (PS3) - 12.00
Rise of the Argonauts (360) - 10.00
CSI: Deadly Intent (360) - 19.xx (Was just told 19, didn't get the exact value, but I know when I called the other day it was 19.25)

Tried for Alan Wake, but was told it's not a T3 yet, so I did a T3 for RDR (I know not the best deal, but these are games I'm done with now and I might as well get what I can for em).

[yoda12320]

April 5th:
inFAMOUS (PS3) - 12.00
Rise of the Argonauts (360) - 10.00
CSI: Deadly Intent (360) - 19.xx (Was just told 19, didn't get the exact value, but I know when I called the other day it was 19.25)

Tried for Alan Wake, but was told it's not a T3 yet, so I did a T3 for RDR (I know not the best deal, but these are games I'm done with now and I might as well get what I can for em).

Good can get Rise of Argonauts cheap. thank god its still holding at 10.00 tiv.

[Parth]

Strangest thing happened today.

I took SSBB to one EB games are they quoted me $20 (the dude even scanned it). I called another and they also said $20.

I took it to a third EB and it scanned and came up at $27. Anyone got any ideas whats up? For reference, the third store was the only one of the 3 that uses the old computer inside the counter for the customer/CSR to see system. Could that possibly have anything to do with it? Either way, I traded it at that third store :P.

And the reason I took it to all stores is because I like to give the guy a big stack of games and have him scan them all. I like to avoid the situation where the customer (me) brings in 3 crappyass games and they all mysteriously happen to qualify.

[GStrike-]

Saboteur is 14.99$ at BB/FS. I think you PM with somewhere and it comes to 12$.

went to BB and saw that it was 3x.xx even with the 20% off it'll be like $6 off? so 2x.xx Does it scan differently to $14.99?

[coolman217]

Strangest thing happened today.

I took SSBB to one EB games are they quoted me $20 (the dude even scanned it). I called another and they also said $20.

I took it to a third EB and it scanned and came up at $27. Anyone got any ideas whats up? For reference, the third store was the only one of the 3 that uses the old computer inside the counter for the customer/CSR to see system. Could that possibly have anything to do with it? Either way, I traded it at that third store :P.

And the reason I took it to all stores is because I like to give the guy a big stack of games and have him scan them all. I like to avoid the situation where the customer (me) brings in 3 crappyass games and they all mysteriously happen to qualify.

lol . parth's secret location. AC2 may still be $40 ;)

[Parth]

went to BB and saw that it was 3x.xx even with the 20% off it'll be like $6 off? so 2x.xx Does it scan differently to $14.99?
Yes it scans at 11.99 (@ BB) and 14.99 (@ FS).

lol . parth's secret location. AC2 may still be $40 ;)
Lol, good thought. I'll take a copy of AC2 there tomorrow and check. SSBB was a MW title for $27 last month. Maybe this store just didn't update in the morning or some **** like that? Or maybe their system is bugged? Who knows. Either way I'll make a quick trip tomorrow morning.

[Arloskay]

EB 20100405:

Wii:
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess $22 (was MW last month at $30)
Okami $15 (on MW list this month, when I checked last Thurs it was $7.75

DS:
Disgaea - still qualifies for T3

[preelude]

guys whats the best place to dump my heavy rain as of today :?:

[Skyline_Evo8]

Anyone have time to check if Dragon Age's value dropped at all?

[grappos13]

called BBV today and was told $10 for shaun white.. maybe he looked up an old one.. i was passing right by the BBV too with a friend in the car and didnt stop because they gave me the TIV... oh well.. guess ill have to try tomorrow

[Avenger]

guys whats the best place to dump my heavy rain as of today :?:

Check www.tivs.ca or call around and let us know.

[TurdDeeluh]

Strangest thing happened today.

I took SSBB to one EB games are they quoted me $20 (the dude even scanned it). I called another and they also said $20.

I took it to a third EB and it scanned and came up at $27. Anyone got any ideas whats up? For reference, the third store was the only one of the 3 that uses the old computer inside the counter for the customer/CSR to see system. Could that possibly have anything to do with it? Either way, I traded it at that third store :P.

And the reason I took it to all stores is because I like to give the guy a big stack of games and have him scan them all. I like to avoid the situation where the customer (me) brings in 3 crappyass games and they all mysteriously happen to qualify.

That's a good idea. Never thought of that, thanks! I'm still learning a thing or two early in my turd dealing career.

[disneyguru]

EB 20100405:

Wii:
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess $22 (was MW last month at $30)
Okami $15 (on MW list this month, when I checked last Thurs it was $7.75

DS:
Disgaea - still qualifies for T3

I was surprised when she said $15 this morning because 7.75 was on tivs.ca

$22.50 was what I got from Powertrade. :D

[Parth]

That's a good idea. Never thought of that, thanks! I'm still learning a thing or two early in my turd dealing career.
Another reason is, they are more likely to take your incomplete games this way!

They may forgive a missing manual in your copy of rise of the argonauts if they see you might be trading in mario kart or SSBB at the same time :)

[Parth]

EB 20100405:

Wii:
Okami $15 (on MW list this month, when I checked last Thurs it was $7.75
Son of a... I sold my copy not too long ago for $10. Oh well. $10 can get you a lot at EB nowadays anyways..

Looks like they raised the price of Okami from 14.99 to 24.99 to coincide with the TIV rise.

This would be an awesome time for someone to check ME (1) also. It's on the list and may qualify again. As might FNR4.

[jEnkinsX]

From what I posted before:

Sony Dual Shock 3 TIV $25 (apparently it was $15 last month)
Sony Sixaxis TIV $20 ($10 from last month)

It's good for me since I have 2xSixaxis and 1xDS3. I'll trade in my 2xSixaxis and get 1xDS3 :D My friend was right, once you go DS3, it'll be hard to go Sixaxis "You'll miss the vibrate" in a non-erotic way

[modano9]

Yes it scans at 11.99 (@ BB) and 14.99 (@ FS).

Are you talking new or used?

[mikka1989]

18 is still not a bad tiv for ass greed 2, im still suprised its that high but then again its ebg HO we're talking about,


still good uses for this game i guess

t2 promo for splinter cell at rogersplus
30 tiv at bbv
PT for 27 at ebg,
26.50 tiv at rogers by itself

[.fess]

BB Trade-ins (4/5/10):

Heavenly Sword (PS3) - $16
Resident Evil 5 (PS3) - $12
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (PS3) - $12

[Parth]

Are you talking new or used?
Used.

[punishment]

I know this isn't the staples thread but I thought i'd share anyways. Picked up guitar hero smash hits for the 360 for 14.97. Might power through it on drums today and use it for ssf4 tomorrow if the tivs alright. Last copy at north west Edmonton staples but who knows for other locations? Oh, and the loaded up the big 20 buck game tower with wii and ds games. Doesn't look like there's anything worth grabbing for t3s though.

[CyniC-]

I'm semi-retired and need to ask a n00b question - is SSF4 the only PT @ EB right now?

[Parth]

No.

See the April 2010 EB Games Promotions thread.

[CyniC-]

Thanks Parth - I actually read the 1st post on that thread a few days ago and disregarded it because it was so crappy... SSF4 is what stuck to my mind I guess :D

[KenshinMofo]

From what I posted before:

Sony Dual Shock 3 TIV $25 (apparently it was $15 last month)
Sony Sixaxis TIV $20 ($10 from last month)

It's good for me since I have 2xSixaxis and 1xDS3. I'll trade in my 2xSixaxis and get 1xDS3 :D My friend was right, once you go DS3, it'll be hard to go Sixaxis "You'll miss the vibrate" in a non-erotic way

i was wondering how much is a used ds3 controller at eb? i wanted to trade my sixaxis in and get one. i'd normally just go on craiglist but i dont mind trading it in to eb.

as a side question too...if i have a copy of heavenly sword to trade in to bb or something, i dont got a manual with it (stupid bbv) they charge for a fee or they'll still accept it?

[civicb]

called BBV today and was told $10 for shaun white.. maybe he looked up an old one.. i was passing right by the BBV too with a friend in the car and didnt stop because they gave me the TIV... oh well.. guess ill have to try tomorrow

i took mine in and they scanned it for $10...one store overide it for me to $20 and other store said they got too many stocks and couldn't take mine...at the beginning of april??? LOL...I guess they haven't updated their system...

[whiteflag]

i havnt been following the thread recently so i just wanted to ask whats with the saboteur game? i know that its not a great game so is the deal that u can get it for cheap or use it for a good trade deal somewhere else?

nm just found out that its nets 30 at bbv

[Xeerochild]

Among all the non-TIVs, I hate to interrupt but...

BBV - 04/05/2010
[PS3] Call of Duty: World at War $10

[tempta]

April 5th

L4D2 (360) - 27
GoW2 - 1.5
ODST - 7

:(

[yoda12320]

April 5th

L4D2 (360) - 27
GoW2 - 1.5
ODST - 7

:(

ROFL at ODST and GoW2 been that way and probbally staying like that since they have stacks of them laying around.

[Captain Snazzypants]

And the reason I took it to all stores is because I like to give the guy a big stack of games and have him scan them all. I like to avoid the situation where the customer (me) brings in 3 crappyass games and they all mysteriously happen to qualify.

I earned an Oscar nomination the day I went in to one EB with 12 games that qualified between $8 and $11. I played it like the newb on his first trip to Vegas, just throwing the dice and letting it ride baby!! "C'mon baby - 4 (PO) in a row!!!"


Another reason is, they are more likely to take your incomplete games this way!

They may forgive a missing manual in your copy of rise of the argonauts if they see you might be trading in mario kart or SSBB at the same time :)

Now THAT is some clever thinking. If they don't bust on you the first time through the pile, they wil probably just take 'em as-is for whatever PO's you decide to do...


April 5th

L4D2 (360) - 27
GoW2 - 1.5
ODST - 7

:(

Damn, I was sure that was going to come back. Maybe as we get closer to the Reach beta and interest picks up again...

[MrBounce]

Dual shock 3 $25 @ EB and $20 for sixaxis TIV

Silly / dumb question probably, but I keep seeing tiv for controllers. So we just get credit for them just like a game? One of my controllers has a wonky R2 button and I want to replace it, and if I can get $25 for it toward a new controller...

[xCaptainCanadax]

guys whats the best place to dump my heavy rain as of today :?:

I think its 40 at FS right now

[Xeerochild]

April 5th

L4D2 (360) - 27
GoW2 - 1.5
ODST - 7

:(

I'm guessing these were values from EB?

[tempta]

I'm guessing these were values from EB?

Yea, my bad its EB

oh and XBOX 360 HDMI kit is $12

and they don't take VGA cable -.-

[mahjongmaniac]

Saboteur is 14.99$ at BB/FS. I think you PM with somewhere and it comes to 12$.

$15 used at BB, not sure about FS

currently 20% off used games at BB nets you $12

--------



They bump up each to $30, but you don't save the tax. So basically you pay the full retail price + tax - $60.

Atleast I believe that's how its done. Either way it isn't worth it. Screw BBV. Majority of the games can be used for a T2 instead or worst case scenario a T3 at EB. And you can pick up a 9.99 qualifier at EB fairly easily nowadays, so it is pointless doing the T2+x at BBV.

agreed

i haven't gone to BBV for trade promos ever since they dropped the T4GIF promo
at least back then it was somewhat fairly easy to get cheap turds for <$10

nowadays w/ their new T2 + $, it's rather pointless and not worthwhile, esp. considering T3GIF at EBG is always avail.

[Parth]

Silly / dumb question probably, but I keep seeing tiv for controllers. So we just get credit for them just like a game? One of my controllers has a wonky R2 button and I want to replace it, and if I can get $25 for it toward a new controller...
Basically.

I earned an Oscar nomination the day I went in to one EB with 12 games that qualified between $8 and $11. I played it like the newb on his first trip to Vegas, just throwing the dice and letting it ride baby!! "C'mon baby - 4 (PO) in a row!!!"
I've never had the balls to do that. Lol. Most I've ever done is 3 POs at a single time (and it was a mix of T3s/PTs).


Now THAT is some clever thinking. If they don't bust on you the first time through the pile, they wil probably just take 'em as-is for whatever PO's you decide to do...
I do that from time to time :).

Seriously though, I've noticed a AAA title (especially Wii ones) exponentially increase your chances of getting a no manual or scratched disc to fly.

[Parth]

$15 used at BB, not sure about FS

currently 20% off used games at BB nets you $12
Same price at FS. 90% of the time their used game prices are the same.

[Longobongo]

EB Today:

Street Fighter 4 - PS3 - 7.50

So yeah, too late to trade in your old copies

[Skyline_Evo8]

April 5: TIV of Dragon Age: Origins (PS3 version) is down to $27 at EB Games.

[.fess]

Freebies:
Code Giveaway: The Saboteur - Ticket to the Midnight Show
PS3: 75BJ-UKSC-TK85-DMSP

sh*t, worst 2.99 i've ever spent, just to see a pair of video game nom noms :(

[i-o_o-i]

called BBV today and was told $10 for shaun white.. maybe he looked up an old one.. i was passing right by the BBV too with a friend in the car and didnt stop because they gave me the TIV... oh well.. guess ill have to try tomorrow
its still $10 in the system, I went to trade-in they scanned it as $10 and I mentioned it was $20 on the top 10 list on the website and the guy adjusted the price to $20 for me...

[grappos13]

its still $10 in the system, I went to trade-in they scanned it as $10 and I mentioned it was $20 on the top 10 list on the website and the guy adjusted the price to $20 for me...

location? ill check that one out tomorrow then

[heavy sandvich]

Futureshop
xbox 360
Battlefield Bad Company 2- $45

[GStrike-]

GS
Battlefield:Bad Company 2 (PS3) - $27

Is BB/FS $40/45 tiv?

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

its still $10 in the system, I went to trade-in they scanned it as $10 and I mentioned it was $20 on the top 10 list on the website and the guy adjusted the price to $20 for me...

this will fly for games whos TIV's drops later on too unless u have someone smart enough to check some emails/memos that are sent out indicating that they dropped the TIV by HQ or HO or wahtever..

just refer them to the website, show the dates that the promo is active, and they'll do it up for u as long as there is no memo (in my experience)

anyone know how much darksiders for x360 is at EB?
its on their most wanted list (on the bacK) but doesnt indicate the value..and EB doesnt wanna give TIVs over the phone lately :|

[Captain Snazzypants]

Seriously though, I've noticed a AAA title (especially Wii ones) exponentially increase your chances of getting a no manual or scratched disc to fly.

Just like the casino pros throw a few hands, or spin the wheel on a bad bet - just to throw the house off their scent :twisted:

Once you start considering these angles, you're officially a 'playa'...

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

ive done that since the first couple times ive traded
i specifically have a few turds that i keep in my car to bring with me to every trade i make, pretending to be some noob who jus wants to trade in some games and get credits for some other game...

i keep the ones that dont qualify (or are super low TIV's at BBV etc) and happily turn in the ones that do qualify (or are high TIV at BBV etc)

ive never been stopped due to a missing manual when this is the case, as well as if im doing a power trade on a MW title ;) (same idea as the AAA title trade in, they tend not to care or be too picky)

[Brewmeanie]

GS
Battlefield:Bad Company 2 (PS3) - $27

Is BB/FS $40/45 tiv?

I can see Bad Company 2 TIV go up, right now, they probably just got a lot of copies from the GG

[xCaptainCanadax]

I can see Bad Company 2 TIV go up, right now, they probably just got a lot of copies from the GG

its 45 at fs

[i-o_o-i]

location? ill check that one out tomorrow then
this was at the Bayview/High Tech Rd. location, he had to borrow the computer from wind mobile to get online to check so for other locations, might be a good idea to printout the top 10 list to show unless the price in the system is changed tomorrow...

[Parth]

I can see Bad Company 2 TIV go up, right now, they probably just got a lot of copies from the GG
It will go up. It will most likely be a MW title in one of the next few months.

[addicted2deals]

anyone know how much darksiders for x360 is at EB?
its on their most wanted list (on the bacK) but doesnt indicate the value..and EB doesnt wanna give TIVs over the phone lately :|

I saw a poster that said 30$ for ps3 version, so I suppose it's the same for x360

[whoiam]

EB:

Riddick: 8,75

Call of duty world at war 13$

[yoda12320]

EB:

Riddick: 8,75

Call of duty world at war 13$

Take it ps3 riddick?

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

EB:

Riddick: 8,75

Call of duty world at war 13$

Riddick ??
which one? and which system? details :razz:

[whoiam]

Riddick ??
which one? and which system? details :razz:

Assault on dark Athena on ps3

[yoda12320]

Assault on dark Athena on ps3

Ya though so lol.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Son of a... I sold my copy not too long ago for $10. Oh well. $10 can get you a lot at EB nowadays anyways..

Looks like they raised the price of Okami from 14.99 to 24.99 to coincide with the TIV rise.

This would be an awesome time for someone to check ME (1) also. It's on the list and may qualify again. As might FNR4.

I bought a used copy a month ago for $20 at EB. Pretty hard game to find: it's $25 used at BB.

[klam86]

EB (April 5th)

MLB 10 (PS3 of course): $27

power traded that for ssfiv and added 5 bucks

[hermit1988]

EB (April 5th)

MLB 10 (PS3 of course): $27

power traded that for ssfiv and added 5 bucks

Damn, just figure out I lost the guide of the game. I have to keep this game now. damn.

[mikka1989]

riddick ps3 is above 9 tiv every it seems, when i did the tradin for the dsi XLs the tiv was 10 at BB, hopefully it didn't tank there yet

[Tred.Mill]

anyone know what red steel 2 goes for at eb games?

[Seifer]

anyone know what red steel 2 goes for at eb games?

Apr. 2 it was $20...

[Avenger]

anyone know what red steel 2 goes for at eb games?

It is $20 at Blockbuster and $13.50 at Rogers now, not sure on EB

[Arloskay]

I was surprised when she said $15 this morning because 7.75 was on tivs.ca

$22.50 was what I got from Powertrade. :D

I did a T3 and a PT on the same transaction, and for some reason the T3s also got a 50% bump as well, on top of the T3 bump. TIV value before any bumps was about $56, ended up with something like $180 after T3 and PT bumps...

[yoda12320]

I did a T3 and a PT on the same transaction, and for some reason the T3s also got a 50% bump as well, on top of the T3 bump. TIV value before any bumps was about $56, ended up with something like $180 after T3 and PT bumps...

Wow nice csr or screwed major lol.

[Wildarm]

It is $20 at Blockbuster and $13.50 at Rogers now, not sure on EB

Best TIV for Red Steel 2 I've seen is $36 trade credit at Microplay.

[Gamin_Guru]

Resident Evil 5 - $14.50

so every game on the MW list is $8+ and qualifies for T3 ?

[Wildarm]

Here's a promo I saw at EB yesterday that hadn't been mentioned:

Buy a Used PS3 console and get 25% off used PS3 games and accessories. No limit on what you can buy beyond it being for the PS3.

Can't think of anything off the top of my head on what would be worth getting using this promo though. Any ideas?

[Migger]

Resident Evil 5 - $14.50

so every game on the MW list is $8+ and qualifies for T3 ?

What system is RE5 for? PS3?

[the_fm]

Resident Evil 5 - $14.50

so every game on the MW list is $8+ and qualifies for T3 ?

no, not all.

[Avenger]

Quick question - I have traded a bunch at Rogers and have a decent amount of credit. Can you still use these to pay your wireless bill at kiosks? I saw some posts from 2008 indicating you can use the gift card balance to pay bills at Corporate stores, or kiosks, but just wanted to see if anyone has done this recently?

BFBC2 PS3 is $27 at EB (TIV)

[Arloskay]

I bought a used copy a month ago for $20 at EB. Pretty hard game to find: it's $25 used at BB.

I got mine from BBV last week for $9.99, with Metroid Prime 3 as my free $4.99 game. $11.29 spent at BBV, $22.50 + $5.25 in TIV at EB (PT).

[preelude]

heavy rain 27$ at EB as of yesterday

[Arloskay]

Some other TIVs from yesterday (2010-04-05) from EB Games:

PS3
Dynasty Warrior 6 $14.50
Sega SuperStars Tennis $0.01
Lair $4.00
Sonic the Hedgehog $7.00
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdon $2.00

Wii
Scarface $7.00
Spyborgs $3.00

[luckiecookie]

Futureshop as of Apr 5, 2010
God of War 3 45

[moochi]

BB tiv as of 04/03/10

BFBC2 PS3 $45

[srprez]

EBGames as of yesterday (april 5th)

PS3
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2- $26
God of War 3- $28 (<--lol)

[Parth]

Resident Evil 5 - $14.50

so every game on the MW list is $8+ and qualifies for T3 ?
No not necessarily all. But on the list this month, there are only a few that might not be > $8. The rest of them will easily qualify. Actually, I think it is VERY likely that all of them qualify. I would be willing to spend a single qualifying turd on it.

Here's a promo I saw at EB yesterday that hadn't been mentioned:

Buy a Used PS3 console and get 25% off used PS3 games and accessories. No limit on what you can buy beyond it being for the PS3.

Can't think of anything off the top of my head on what would be worth getting using this promo though. Any ideas?
Accessories! Those things rarely go on sale. Getting 25% off is a pretty solid deal on DS3 controllers or the PS3 remote. Of course DS3s have been cheaper before, but 25% off isn't bad.

[jEnkinsX]

Guys, edge discount only apply to used games? Or used accessories count as well? What kind of warranty do they give you? Do the offer kinda like a game guarantee but for accessories where I have to pay extra but they replace it if it breaks? Thinking of getting a 360 wireless adapter. Tia

[yoda12320]

Guys, edge discount only apply to used games? Or used accessories count as well? What kind of warranty do they give you? Do the offer kinda like a game guarantee but for accessories where I have to pay extra but they replace it if it breaks? Thinking of getting a 360 wireless adapter. Tia

Sale on for 20% off accessories till the end of april. Still going on at ebgames, BB, FS and staples.

[jEnkinsX]

Sale on for 20% off accessories till the end of april. Still going on at ebgames, BB, FS and staples.

Is it just for the accessories listed on the site? Or ANY 360 accessories?

[Wildarm]

Guys, edge discount only apply to used games? Or used accessories count as well? What kind of warranty do they give you? Do the offer kinda like a game guarantee but for accessories where I have to pay extra but they replace it if it breaks? Thinking of getting a 360 wireless adapter. Tia

Edge discount is on used games only. Most EBs offer a 30 day warranty on accessories with the exception of ones they cannot return to the manufacturer(like some of the skateboards). You can usually buy a year guarantee on most items. Ask before you buy to be sure.

[dorje]

Here's a promo I saw at EB yesterday that hadn't been mentioned:

Buy a Used PS3 console and get 25% off used PS3 games and accessories. No limit on what you can buy beyond it being for the PS3.

Can't think of anything off the top of my head on what would be worth getting using this promo though. Any ideas?

Does edge card give 10% off on used consoles too or just the games.

[jEnkinsX]

Edge discount is on used games only. Most EBs offer a 30 day warranty on accessories with the exception of ones they cannot return to the manufacturer(like some of the skateboards). You can usually buy a year guarantee on most items. Ask before you buy to be sure.
Thanks man! Called EB and they said the 20% off is only for the stuff listed on the page. I just wanted a used wireless adapter. So he said that doesn't count. But edge discount can be applied to it. So 64.99 - 10%. Not too bad considering I'm not really planning on using it much. Thanks for the help guys

[Zeeno]

Future Shop (April 6)

Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360) - $15
Uncharted 2 (PS3) - $38

[Parth]

Is it just for the accessories listed on the site? Or ANY 360 accessories?
http://www.gamestop.ca/browse/ProductMerch.aspx?groupid=150

Thanks man! Called EB and they said the 20% off is only for the stuff listed on the page. I just wanted a used wireless adapter. So he said that doesn't count. But edge discount can be applied to it. So 64.99 - 10%. Not too bad considering I'm not really planning on using it much. Thanks for the help guys
Is that the wireless N adapter? Because thats a pretty good price.

[DerekK912]

LittleBigPlanet PS3 (not GOTY)

BBV $10
FS $20

[k288]

http://www.gamestop.ca/browse/ProductMerch.aspx?groupid=150

Is that the wireless N adapter? Because thats a pretty good price.

Sorry what 10% discount? Will the Band Hero kit for Wii be considered as accessories by any chance? It does come with a game though.... I do have quite a bit of credits onmy Edge card.

[1-anh]

LittleBigPlanet PS3 (not GOTY)

BBV $10
FS $20

Hmm... depending on the value at EB i might just trade LBP into FS, PM the GOTY edition from walmart and get the GOTY edition for ~$10 credit @ FS. Thanks for posting.

[hellothere]

Hmm... depending on the value at EB i might just trade LBP into FS, PM the GOTY edition from walmart and get the GOTY edition for ~$10 credit @ FS. Thanks for posting.

Don't quite follow your scheme. Pls explain!

[Xeerochild]

Don't quite follow your scheme. Pls explain!

If EB gives him a TIV for LBP at a number better (not necessarily higher) than FS, he'll just go to EB and trade it in.

In the event that EB provides him a worse TIV (which is most likely the case), he is going to take LBP and trade it into FS for $20, then PM Zellers $30 GOTY price, and pay the difference.

[Arloskay]

EB, 2010-04-06:

Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree qualifies for T3 (picked up from BBV for $4.99)

[GStrike-]

Don't quite follow your scheme. Pls explain!

TIV
$20 @ FS

Zellers LBP GOTY $29.99 PM that @ FS IIRC

$29.99-$20=$9.99 add the 10% off PM and it'll be less than $10

[yoda12320]

Is it just for the accessories listed on the site? Or ANY 360 accessories?

79.99 for wifi adapter g or n for 360. I believes its n on sale. and g is just put at a lower price and discontinued.

[dchabby]

Got $20 for Shaun White at BBV although they had to override their system, still shows $10.

[bloodrush1989]

planning to get the LOTR bluray set at futureshop today.

only planning to bring 4 games
LBP ps3
Prototype ps3
COD W@W 360
Dynasty Warriors 6 360


i know that LBP works, but how about the other 3? because i dont really want to give up LBP right now. tivs.ca says they all work but havent been updated in awhile.

[dorje]

TIV @ FS
Cooking Mama World Kitchen $7
Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009 360 - $4
Drawn to LIfe NC WII $ 5
Ass creed 1 PS3, R&C TOD < $5

Fairytale Fights 360 $1, PS3 should be same.

[Raider92]

From what I posted before:

Sony Dual Shock 3 TIV $25 (apparently it was $15 last month)
Sony Sixaxis TIV $20 ($10 from last month)

It's good for me since I have 2xSixaxis and 1xDS3. I'll trade in my 2xSixaxis and get 1xDS3 :D My friend was right, once you go DS3, it'll be hard to go Sixaxis "You'll miss the vibrate" in a non-erotic way

haha maybe I should trade in my Sixaxis, stupid InFamous practiclly broke my analog stick, still works but kinda sticks, think they'll get all technial and test everything and not accept it?

[hermit1988]

planning to get the LOTR bluray set at futureshop today.

only planning to bring 4 games
LBP ps3
Prototype ps3
COD W@W 360
Dynasty Warriors 6 360


i know that LBP works, but how about the other 3? because i dont really want to give up LBP right now. tivs.ca says they all work but havent been updated in awhile.

Get a AC2 for 19.99 that game works.

[yoda12320]

TIV @ FS
Cooking Mama World Kitchen $7
Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009 360 - $4
Drawn to LIfe NC WII $ 5
Ass creed 1 PS3, R&C TOD < $5

Fairytale Fights 360 $1, PS3 should be same.

Guess they really are watching us for tivs to lower lol.

[hellothere]

If EB gives him a TIV for LBP at a number better (not necessarily higher) than FS, he'll just go to EB and trade it in.

In the event that EB provides him a worse TIV (which is most likely the case), he is going to take LBP and trade it into FS for $20, then PM Zellers $30 GOTY price, and pay the difference.


TIV
$20 @ FS

Zellers LBP GOTY $29.99 PM that @ FS IIRC

$29.99-$20=$9.99 add the 10% off PM and it'll be less than $10

Thanks guys.

[Fox]

Is Futureshop trade-in credit tax free, like EB Games Edge credit?

[civicb]

Is Futureshop trade-in credit tax free, like EB Games Edge credit?

No. Fs same as BB

[Wildarm]

TIVs @ EB April 6th

CSI: Deadly Intent(360) - $19.25
Nascar 09(360) - $10
Harry Potter: HBP(360) - $11
Riddick:ADA(PS3) > $8
Final Fantasy Tactics A2(DS) - $4
Metroid Prime 3(Wii) - $3.50

[braveblade]

future shop (april 6)

assassin's creed ii (xbox 360) - $15
uncharted 2 (ps3) - $38

wow!

[kindred_99]

I'm not surprised by Uncharted 2. The first one stayed at full price right until it went to Greatest Hits.

[domo325]

TIV for New Super Mario bros for the Wii as of today..

BBV - $20
EB - $25

BB - $40
FS - $40

[GraphixDee]

TIV @ FS
Cooking Mama World Kitchen $7
Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009 360 - $4
Drawn to LIfe NC WII $ 5
Ass creed 1 PS3, R&C TOD < $5

Fairytale Fights 360 $1, PS3 should be same.

That's so weird that the Wii Drawn to Life: TNC is $5, while the DS one is $10

EB TIVs 04/06/10

DS
Draw to Life: TNC $10
My Weight Loss Coach $4
Pokeman Diamond $10

[dorje]

That's so weird that the Wii Drawn to Life: TNC is $5, while the DS one is $10

EB TIVs 04/06/10

DS
Draw to Life: TNC $10
My Weight Loss Coach $4
Pokeman Diamond $10

Drawn to life NC WII $5 is at FS, @ EB, on sat it was still $10.

[whiteflag]

Sale on for 20% off accessories till the end of april. Still going on at ebgames, BB, FS and staples.

theres an accessories sale at bb and fs too? and i thought it was only 360 accessories

[Migger]

Anyone have any recent FS/BB TIV for MW2?

Someone recently said it was $30 at EB for both PS3 and 360

[moonrider77]

Just to give u a head up for T2 at FS for The Lord of Rings, I used Shaun-White (Wii) and another turd for it. ^_^

So Shaun white is $10 TIV at FS currently. :twisted::twisted::twisted: (BBV is giving $20, but 1 game short anyhow)

[GStrike-]

are there any promos for Record of Agarest War? PT? T3F1?

[xCaptainCanadax]

anyone traded in heavy rain at futureshop its at 40$ according to flyer

[Parth]

TIV
$20 @ FS

Zellers LBP GOTY $29.99 PM that @ FS IIRC

$29.99-$20=$9.99 add the 10% off PM and it'll be less than $10
Not quite. FS credit is not tax free credit. It will be (29.99 - 10% off the difference) + tax - $20.

With LBP GOTY being 59.99 at FS, he would be paying:

(29.99 - (59.99-29.99)*0.1)*1.13 - 20 = $10.50 (in Ontario).

[jEnkinsX]

Bah got owned :(

When I went to EB, they said Sixaxis is $20 TIV.. I went today to another EB and they said it was $15. I traded both of mine anyways.. Got a white DS3. My EB credit is depleting :( Good thing I just got my GST/HST credit cheque lol.. Doing runs on the weekend for sure haha

EDIT:
My friend told me he traded his Sixaxis as well for $20.. I asked if what it says on the receipt and he said "PO-PS3 WL CTR... " mine was "PO-PS3 WRD CTR..." I guess they traded mine in as a "WIRED" controller.. bah.. too lazt to go back

[Blacksmoke]

Is LBP GOTY still $22 TIV at EB/Gamestop?

[poonpower]

EB April 06 2010

Assassins Creed 2 - $18 TIV.

It was fun while it lasted...

[i-o_o-i]

FS TIV:
- Lego Rockband 360 $18
- SW: Republic Heroes 360 $17
Traded 2 for LOTR steelbook :D

[yoda12320]

FS TIV:
- Lego Rockband 360 $18
- SW: Republic Heroes 360 $17
Traded 2 for LOTR steelbook :D

Coolz just want tiv info trade 2 for lotr is gay lol sorry star wars guy talking lol.

[DerekK912]

Hmm... depending on the value at EB i might just trade LBP into FS, PM the GOTY edition from walmart and get the GOTY edition for ~$10 credit @ FS. Thanks for posting.

That's how I "upgraded" my copy. It would have been an even better deal if I hadn't already bought the Metal Gear DLC previously.

[ESO]

EB TIV's April 6, 2010

Assassin's Creed 2 XBOX360 = $18
Virtual Tennis 2009 PS3 = $14.50
Traded both for Super Street Fighter 4 PS3 (Power Trade)


Igor The Game Wii = $8.25 ($9.89 at Superstore)
Space Chimps Wii = $8.75 ($9.89 at Superstore)
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra PS3 = $11.75 or $11.25 ($18.98 at Superstore)
Traded all 3 for Splinter Cell Conviction Collectors Edition XBOX360

For the games at Superstore there is a sale until April 9 for 2 for $30 on value games....value games are the red sticker games that are $18.98 or less. The clerk charge me $15.00 for GI Joe instead of the $18.98

[Parth]

So basically the value games are $15 instead of $18.98?

[yoda12320]

So basically the value games are $15 instead of $18.98?

Ya 2 for 30 on games 18.98 are lower did this promo before at superstore.

[ESO]

So basically the value games are $15 instead of $18.98?

well the deal is two for $30...so for example if I get 2 $18.98 games it should be 2 for $30 ($15 each) but since my second game is only $9.89...I assume they lowered the price for GI Joe by mistake

In the end I got GI Joe game cheaper

[Geoshadow]

April 6th at EB:

Did a T3 using:
Final Fantasy Revenant Wings DS
Legend of Zelda Phantom DS
Saints Row 2 X360

Saboteur PS3 no longer qualifies.

[bloodrush1989]

April 6 at FS

COD W@W 360 $8
Dynasty warriors 6 360 $12.25
Little big planet - didnt accept anymore, only taking GOTY editions.
Prototype PS3 $11

[yoda12320]

April 6th at EB:

Did a T3 using:
Final Fantasy Revenant Wings DS
Legend of Zelda Phantom DS
Saints Row 2 X360

Saboteur PS3 no longer qualifies.

Thats ok on PS3 Saboteur 30 tiv at BBV atm.

[braveblade]

Right now it's so hard to find three qualified games for under $30.
Still remember 2 months ago bought space chimp $0.98 + my weight loss coach $4.99 + Jason Bourne $9.99 at the source for BS2. These good days...

[trini_2_d_bone]

Traded in 2 Wii games - Alien Syndrome & Trauma Center, New Blood today for FIFA World Cup 2010 preorder and also got a $15.01 credit.

[ProtossCraft]

EB games TIV:
left 4 dead 2 - $16
dragon age origins x360 - $26

might be a dollar off, pretty surprised on the price drop on l4d2

[poonpower]

EB April 6 TIV

Modern Warfare 2 (360) - $30....damn drop.


ANybody know the TIV of fight night 4?

[R3B3LYOU5]

********* Alert
Who? Balding white thirty-something lead customer service rep
Where? Parliament branch Blockbuster Video
Works? Probably everyday, I've been to the store twice in the last month and saw him both times.

So i trekked on over to the location (25+ minutes mind you) in hopes of trading in my Shaun White World Stage (Wii) for $20 after my last lecture. I go in, talk to one of the CSRs, who was a totally nice white dude in a pair of dickies. I told him I wanted to do a trade-in, and he says sure, and asks if I have an account. I reply no, and say I'd like to make one. He asks me for a driver's license, and I happily pull mine out. His superior, who was the balding white rep, who was working at the other section (they had two different service desks at the location for some reason...) says "Nope. You need a credit card."

I reply I don't have a credit card, I'm only a student I plead. The first rep asks the second if a SIN card would work, and the older guy says that would indeed work. To my luck, I just went to grab my OSAP cheque yesterday and forgot to take the SIN card out of my wallot, so I tell the first rep I do have a SIN card. This is when the d-bagg goes "Nope credit card only to open up a new account." Confused and slowly getting annoyed, I looked over to the rep I was dealing with and he looks over to his superior... I say you just said a SIN card would work, so with a sigh the bald guy says fine.

With that out of the way, I make my account, get my card, give my personal information and whatnot. The rep makes me sign some trade-in contract or something, and all's fair and chirpy 'till I ask him to scan the game and tell me the TIV. He says it's 10$, to which I reply that it's advertised as $20 on the website. He- VERY NICELY- asks me if i checked the US website by mistake, but I reassure him it was the Canadian because I just checked the store locator to find their postal code so I could google maps it...

He says no problem, and goes over to the second rep's service desk. He mentions that I claim it's $20 on the website, which after hearing, the bald, probably-still-living-with-his-parents, manager looks at me, and in the most annoyed tone asks me if it was blockbuster.ca or blockbuster.com. Now I'm never one to cause a ruckus, or even be angry at the fact their systems weren't updated. But the way he asked me was as if I was some twelve year old, as if I was holding up their overflowing (nonexistant) lineup of customers. As if I was trying to scam his own family-owned business. He bounced his head, then tilted it, and widened his eyes before rolling them as he asked me the question. I told him it was .ca with confidence. He told me they wouldn't give me anything more than $10 and that he only goes by the system and doesn't care for any advertisements because they quote "have nothing to do with them [advertisements]."

I mention false advertising and ask him if there's some sort of advertisement that every other Blockbuster was doing, he wouldn't ? He replies no and that he only goes by his handy-dandy computer. Now i'm not the kind of person to cause a scene- though I was gravely insulted but seeing as there was 1 (ONE) person who happened to come up to the line in an otherwise empty store behind me, I asked for my game back and left.

Like I said, I'm not one to rag on hardworking customer service people for no reason- especially for not giving me a trade, I fully understand the technicalities behind it. It's just the way this guy treated me. I know we're dealing with video games but I'm still an adult. No need to be so frustrated with me and talk to me so condescendingly, as if I'm some annoying fourth grader who didn't realize .ca and .com were different. Avoid that location like a girl with herpes.... of course I'm sure most of you don't travel that far down Parliament haha, not a warm neighbourhood (though they've cleaned up a lot in the past 6 years).


Onto TIV matters,

As of April 6th,

TMNT Smash Up is $10

[brucedlx]

bla bla bla.

Get over it. You can't always get your way. For all the times you knowingly trade in garbage to them, the one time they don't take it you write an essay about it. Stop crying.

[trackercowe]

Sorry, but some people care way too much over a few dollars in credit...

[R3B3LYOU5]

Get over it. You can't always get your way. For all the times you knowingly trade in garbage to them, the one time they don't take it you write an essay about it. Stop crying.

if that's what you consider an essay, good luck in school.


Sorry, but some people care way too much over a few dollars in credit...

if it was about the credit it I wouldn't have even posted it.

[aztecking]

TIV at EB games as of April 6th

Darksider PS3 - 30$
Dantes inferno PS3 - 40$
Red Faction Guerilla - 2$
Prototype PS3 - 10 / 12$ (forgot)
Cooking Mama World kitchen Wii - 7$

[Xeerochild]

Wow lol.

Heh, don't worry about it too much buddy. For every 'x' number of trade-ins one does, there are 'y' encounters like that one. It's just how the world balances itself out I suppose.

There's a billion Blockbusters in Toronto, just hop over to another one :P

[Brewmeanie]

dude, you can't win them all, if that person is the manager, there is not much you can do about it. Just come back another time when he's not there. It's the same for some of my PM at FS/BB, if I get denied, I usually come back later at a different time.

[trackercowe]

Btw, I read that Batman Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition is pretty sought after. But when I look around I see it can't be worth very much. Is there a reason to pick it up, or is it cheap to find somewhere?

[Xeerochild]

Btw, I read that Batman Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition is pretty sought after. But when I look around I see it can't be worth very much. Is there a reason to pick it up, or is it cheap to find somewhere?

To be honest I just want it (PS3 version) for the DLC challenge codes... I've posted about buying a BNIB or one with unused but it hasn't panned out at all lol.

If anyone has a PS3 Batman AA: Collectors for sale w/ codes... You can keep the game if you want lol.

[trackercowe]

I saw a copy at a Future Shop, and almost picked it up. There was countless copies for the 360, but only one for the PS3.

I also found 4 copies of Madden XX Collectors Edition for the 360 marked for 99 cents each! I was only going to buy two for myself, and a buddy. But the CSR who saw me taking them practically begged me to do them a favor and buy all four. So for an extra $2 I took all of them.

Not a bad set, even being a year old. Still selling them new for $50 elsewhere.

[x0pa]

EB games TIV:
left 4 dead 2 - $16
dragon age origins x360 - $26

might be a dollar off, pretty surprised on the price drop on l4d2

L4D2 dropped to so low?!

[GraphixDee]

I saw a copy at a Future Shop, and almost picked it up. There was countless copies for the 360, but only one for the PS3.

I also found 4 copies of Madden XX Collectors Edition for the 360 marked for 99 cents each! I was only going to buy two for myself, and a buddy. But the CSR who saw me taking them practically begged me to do them a favor and buy all four. So for an extra $2 I took all of them.

Not a bad set, even being a year old. Still selling them new for $50 elsewhere.

Which FS location was this? How much was it?

You know the Batman Arkham Asylum GoTY edition is coming out in May for NA. Europe got theirs last month. It will have all the DLC, but Joker DLC is still exclusive to the PS3.

http://kotaku.com/5495083/batman-arkham-asylum-game-of-the-year-edition-hops-on-3d-bandwagon

[mini kangaroo]

April 6th

BB - Just Cause 2 (ps3) - 20

dont think ps3 or 360 makes a difference

[Xeerochild]

Which FS location was this? How much was it?

You know the Batman Arkham Asylum GoTY edition is coming out in May for NA. Europe got theirs last month. It will have all the DLC, but Joker DLC is still exclusive to the PS3.

http://kotaku.com/5495083/batman-arkham-asylum-game-of-the-year-edition-hops-on-3d-bandwagon

It's coming to North America?
EB said it wasn't in their system and I read somewhere that this was PAL exclusive :(

EDIT: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-not-coming-to-north-america/

[kindred_99]

I can't stand when CSRs like the one at Blockbuster don't know what they're doing or are totally unwilling to even listen beyond their scope of 'whatever is on my computer' bs. You can rag on the guy that posted here for venting but the bottom line was that he was right. At the very least the CSR should have checked the website and done his job. When AC2 Collector's Edition was on PO at BBV for the same price as everyone else's regular price I went to a BBV and asked to PO it. The CSR said it was not on sale according to her computer but when I mentioned it was on the website she quickly verified that it was and overrode the price. She may not have known about the promotion but she wasn't as arrogant as the guy at Parliament and actually went out of her way to do her job. These things might happen all of the time and this guy might have been trading a turd but there is no excuse for just plain bad customer service like that.

[Vinman]

Not a bad set, even being a year old. Still selling them new for $50 elsewhere.

LOL, I don't think anyone would ever pay $50 for it - I've seen these gathering dust for $19.99 and CE or not, old sports games are DOA once a new version comes out.

[rxester]

L4D2 dropped to so low?!

Yeah, badly. I just bought this game used from BB yesterday for $28(with the 20% off) hoping that it would retain its EB value to at least 30 or 25...
well, I just traded it in to EB today and they gave me a whopping 15...:evil:
I just ended up doing a powertrade towards GTA4 Episodes.

[Kuro]

EB Games

Mass Effect 2 - 40
360 Modern Warfare 2 - 30
360 Blood Bowl - 22
PS3 Little Big Planet GOTY - 12

[taktikz]

You know the Batman Arkham Asylum GoTY edition is coming out in May for NA. Europe got theirs last month. It will have all the DLC, but Joker DLC is still exclusive to the PS3.

http://kotaku.com/5495083/batman-arkham-asylum-game-of-the-year-edition-hops-on-3d-bandwagon


It's coming to North America?
EB said it wasn't in their system and I read somewhere that this was PAL exclusive :(

EDIT: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-not-coming-to-north-america/

check the dates when the articles were written and u'll know if its coming to NA or not ;)

(btw, once i found out about the GOTY version i traded my batman AA for uncharted 2 :D)

[trackercowe]

LOL, I don't think anyone would ever pay $50 for it - I've seen these gathering dust for $19.99 and CE or not, old sports games are DOA once a new version comes out.

Well obviously it's not worth $50, but they are trying to sell it for that. I know Madden 09 trades in for $10 at BBV anyway, so paying $4 in credit is no skin off my back.

[GraphixDee]

It's coming to North America?
EB said it wasn't in their system and I read somewhere that this was PAL exclusive :(

EDIT: http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/batman-arkham-asylum-goty-edition-not-coming-to-north-america/

Did you read the link I posted?


Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year edition tosses in a pair of 3D glasses for extra depth, plus a sextet of challenge maps when it comes to North America on May 11, Europe and "Australiasia" on March 26. The new GOTY box art also throws in a few gaming publications all over the place for no extra charge.

Expect Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year to sneak its way onto the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Games For Windows PCs... in 3D!!!

[Xeerochild]

Did you read the link I posted?

I thought the Kotaku article came out before the Joystiq one. My EB still doesn't have it in their system though; they have Arkham Asylum 2.

[Wildarm]

L4D2 dropped to so low?!

Not a big surprise. I'm sure they got a boatload from people taking the Rogers $30 L4D2 sale last month and putting it towards a $60 power trade.

[stulec52]

has anyone been able to trade in the Dragons Age expansion disk ?

shows at $0 at the EB I was at.

[harvesterbikes]

I can't stand when CSRs like the one at Blockbuster don't know what they're doing or are totally unwilling to even listen beyond their scope of 'whatever is on my computer' bs. You can rag on the guy that posted here for venting but the bottom line was that he was right. At the very least the CSR should have checked the website and done his job. When AC2 Collector's Edition was on PO at BBV for the same price as everyone else's regular price I went to a BBV and asked to PO it. The CSR said it was not on sale according to her computer but when I mentioned it was on the website she quickly verified that it was and overrode the price. She may not have known about the promotion but she wasn't as arrogant as the guy at Parliament and actually went out of her way to do her job. These things might happen all of the time and this guy might have been trading a turd but there is no excuse for just plain bad customer service like that.


The manager at yonge and cummer/drewery location is famous for doing this, he is not enjoyable to deal with. watch out

[hermit1988]

I am in FS today trying to buy shuan white for LOR turd. The store price is 54.99, I show them the web price, they charge me 2 dollars for shipping and they said the web price is exclusive. I end up with pay for the shipping and trade for LOR. :evil: Futureshop.

[NoodleCup]

I am in FS today trying to buy shuan white for LOR turd. The store price is 54.99, I show them the web price, they charge me 2 dollars for shipping and they said the web price is exclusive. I end up with pay for the shipping and trade for LOR. :evil: Futureshop.

Which FS was this? I was in the Northland one a couple days ago and I'm pretty sure they had it marked at $9.99.

[hermit1988]

Which FS was this? I was in the Northland one a couple days ago and I'm pretty sure they had it marked at $9.99.

The FS I went today all price at 54.99,I saw their new price tag date, April 6.And people in LOR thread confirm this price, but they get the price match with the online price without shipping. BTW I am in Edmonton right now.

[NoodleCup]

The FS I go today all price at 54.99, April 6, I saw their new price tag date.And people in LOR thread confirm this price, but they get the price match with the online price without shipping. BTW I am in Edmonton right now.

I see, well then that sucks lol.

[btman]

Red Steel 2 is $25 now at FS.

[ESO]

EB TIV's April 6, 2010

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Wii = $10.25 or $10.75
($14.99 used at Best Buy less 20% = $12.00)

Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter Wii = $10.00

I saw Drawn to Life at Best Buy with a price tag of $4.99 in the used section. Brought it to the cashier and it scans at $19.99. She overide the price but didn't give me the 20% discount

[chaingunsofdoom]

EB:
Heavenly Guardian (wii) - $0.75
SW: CW: Republic Heroes (360) - $7
Nerf N-strike (wii) - $7 :(
Big Brain Academy (wii) - $10
Wall-E (wii) - $12
Igor (wii) - $8.25 (many thanks to the poster on the previous page for posting that TIV!)

Used the 3 qualifiers for RDR (360). I was in a pickle finding Igor and returned an hour later, so the clerk dinged me $6 to resurface 2 perfectly good disks. Grr.

FS:
SW: CW: Republic Heroes - $17
RE5 - $12
All the other titles were below the EB TIVs. Used for LOTR steelbook.

BTW, if you want to try your luck at EB with Igor tomorrow, it is $9.95 @ BB.

[bluelight443]

i traded shawn white + star wars today

but not point telling ppl now..


just checked the FS site...shawn white gone back up to $30

[bluelight443]

EB:
Heavenly Guardian (wii) - $0.75
SW: CW: Republic Heroes (360) - $7
Nerf N-strike (wii) - $7 :(
Big Brain Academy (wii) - $10
Wall-E (wii) - $12
Igor (wii) - $8.25 (many thanks to the poster on the previous page for posting that TIV!)

Used the 3 qualifiers for RDR (360). I was in a pickle finding Igor and returned an hour later, so the clerk dinged me $6 to resurface 2 perfectly good disks. Grr.

FS:
SW: CW: Republic Heroes - $17
RE5 - $12
All the other titles were below the EB TIVs. Used for LOTR steelbook.

BTW, if you want to try your luck at EB with Igor tomorrow, it is $9.95 @ BB.

i cant believe nerf dropped..i just picked up a copy....good thing i didnt open yet...thankss, ill just return it tomorrw or when i have time

[Wildarm]

Red Steel 2 is $25 now at FS.

I'm assuming that's $25 TIV?

[FearLess]

i traded shawn white + star wars today

but not point telling ppl now..


just checked the FS site...shawn white gone back up to $30

so

shawn white and tmnt smash for the wii TIV are over 8$ ???

[Tred.Mill]

i cant believe nerf dropped..i just picked up a copy....good thing i didnt open yet...thankss, ill just return it tomorrw or when i have time

awww, samething
at least i can return it to wm
sigh, now time to find another turd

[Tred.Mill]

so

shawn white and tmnt smash for the wii TIV are over 8$ ???

gotta be retail price
not TIV
unless someting crazy's going on

[Zeeno]

Hi, just joined a few days ago and contributed a few TIVs. I've never traded anything in to Blockbuster and had a few quick questions, but didn't know where to search/post.

-Can the store credit be used for anything in the store (e.g. rentals, purchases, etc.)?

-How do they deal with taxes and store credit? I read someone saying that stuff like Xbox Points Cards are charged as just $19.99, no taxes. How about rentals used with store credit?

-When they show a PS3 title as guarenteed $30 TIV this month, does it imply that the Xbox 360 version will get the same TIV as well (like EB)? (e.g. Assassin's Creed II (PS3) is $30 for April, will I get $30 for my 360 copy?)

-Store credit can only be used at the store you traded in to right?

Thanks.

[dchabby]

The FS I went today all price at 54.99,I saw their new price tag date, April 6.And people in LOR thread confirm this price, but they get the price match with the online price without shipping. BTW I am in Edmonton right now.

I PM'd 2 Shaun White's yesterday at Burlington BB for $8 each, off to BBV we go !

[Wildarm]

Hi, just joined a few days ago and contributed a few TIVs. I've never traded anything in to Blockbuster and had a few quick questions, but didn't know where to search/post.

-Can the store credit be used for anything in the store (e.g. rentals, purchases, etc.)?

-How do they deal with taxes and store credit? I read someone saying that stuff like Xbox Points Cards are charged as just $19.99, no taxes. How about rentals used with store credit?

-When they show a PS3 title as guarenteed $30 TIV this month, does it imply that the Xbox 360 version will get the same TIV as well (like EB)? (e.g. Assassin's Creed II (PS3) is $30 for April, will I get $30 for my 360 copy?)

-Store credit can only be used at the store you traded in to right?

Thanks.

- Credit can be used for anything in the store

- Most stuff is taxed but points cards aren't I believe

- No guarantee that other consoles with have same TIV. Brutal Legend last most was a prime example. $30 for PS3. Much less for 360 version. EB does not guarantee this either BTW.

- Store Credit can be used to buy gift cards which can be used at any store. Just ask for the credit to be put on a gift card.

[Migger]

Hi, just joined a few days ago and contributed a few TIVs. I've never traded anything in to Blockbuster and had a few quick questions, but didn't know where to search/post.

-Can the store credit be used for anything in the store (e.g. rentals, purchases, etc.)?

-How do they deal with taxes and store credit? I read someone saying that stuff like Xbox Points Cards are charged as just $19.99, no taxes. How about rentals used with store credit?

-When they show a PS3 title as guarenteed $30 TIV this month, does it imply that the Xbox 360 version will get the same TIV as well (like EB)? (e.g. Assassin's Creed II (PS3) is $30 for April, will I get $30 for my 360 copy?)

-Store credit can only be used at the store you traded in to right?

Thanks.

The credit can be used for anything in the store (although probably with the exception of WIND mobile kiosks)... Unfortunately, you're taxed on everything (except pts cards, I believe).

Its best to ask them to put it on a GC instead of store credit, so you can use it at other BBV stores.

[Nebulus]

EBGames:
LittleBigPlanet (non-GOTY edition) - $12

Future Shop:
LittleBigPlanet (non-GOTY edition) - $24
Street Fighter 4 (PS3) - $8
Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3) - $10

[Zeeno]

- Credit can be used for anything in the store

- Most stuff is taxed but points cards aren't I believe

- No guarantee that other consoles with have same TIV. Brutal Legend last most was a prime example. $30 for PS3. Much less for 360 version. EB does not guarantee this either BTW.

- Store Credit can be used to buy gift cards which can be used at any store. Just ask for the credit to be put on a gift card.


The credit can be used for anything in the store (although probably with the exception of WIND mobile kiosks)... Unfortunately, you're taxed on everything (except pts cards, I believe).

Its best to ask them to put it on a GC instead of store credit, so you can use it at other BBV stores.

Thanks for the info guys. The GC is a good tip.

[chaingunsofdoom]

I was choked that Nerf sank as well, especially since I opened it for the trade. :( Guess I should take the $7 since that's the highest around now IIRC.

On another note, Street Fighter 4 (360) was under $8 at both EB and FS yesterday. Is there anywhere where it's still viable? BBV or RP maybe?

[Migger]

I was choked that Nerf sank as well, especially since I opened it for the trade. :( Guess I should take the $7 since that's the highest around now IIRC.

On another note, Street Fighter 4 (360) was under $8 at both EB and FS yesterday. Is there anywhere where it's still viable? BBV or RP maybe?

Doubt it, especially with SSFIV coming out soon...

[Parth]

Never open a game until you are going to trade it in and are quite sure what the TIV is.

There should be a turd-burgler rulebook somewhere. This would be pretty close to the top of the list.

[urir10]

any clue on how much is COD:MW2 is worth at FS or BB? (360)
according to TIV its $40 but its abit outdated.

[iamlilc]

04-07-2010

BBV:

The Saboteur (PS3) $30
Infamous $10

..and no, I didn't trade in Infamous.

[TripleQ]

Some "Most Wanted" TIVs.. and I use the term loosely..

Grand Theft Auto 4 PS3 - $7.00
R&C Tools of Destruction - $4.50
Resident Evil 4 Wii - $7.00
Mario Party 8 - $25
Super Paper Mario - $25

[ibloodyoup]

well as for the suggestions of getting a ps3 slim with my credit at eb i want to thank those, but i ultimately went with getting the psp 2000 red god of war edition. my fiancee lost our ds and we haven't had a portable gaming system since, so this will be tiding us over until we get the new 3ds.

btw, my: xbox 360, wii, psp, (former) ds, were/are all modded. i don't understand how any of you would go the direct retail route in buying your games, especially since you can't mod the ps3. kind of goes against the rules of visiting or being a member of this site.

end of rant, happy easter turd hunting :razz:

[Parth]

Mario Party 8 - $25
Super Paper Mario - $25
These two TIVs are guaranteed.

[hermit1988]

well as for the suggestions of getting a ps3 slim with my credit at eb i want to thank those, but i ultimately went with getting the psp 2000 red god of war edition. my fiancee lost our ds and we haven't had a portable gaming system since, so this will be tiding us over until we get the new 3ds.

btw, my: xbox 360, wii, psp, (former) ds, were/are all modded. i don't understand how any of you would go the direct retail route in buying your games, especially since you can't mod the ps3. kind of goes against the rules of visiting or being a member of this site.

end of rant, happy easter turd hunting :razz:

But you never enjoy online gaming for MW2 or BC2, lol.

[La Fleur]

Some "Most Wanted" TIVs.. and I use the term loosely..

Grand Theft Auto 4 PS3 - $7.00
R&C Tools of Destruction - $4.50
Resident Evil 4 Wii - $7.00
Mario Party 8 - $25
Super Paper Mario - $25

I was hedging my bets that GTA and Ratchet would go up someday. GTA is aplenty at most EBs, but Ratchet doesnt seem to be in as much adundance. I think Resi 4 is finally dead in the water though. That one had a long run - definitely a hall of famer.

[LIVE DEREK]

Never open a game until you are going to trade it in and are quite sure what the TIV is.

There should be a turd-burgler rulebook somewhere. This would be pretty close to the top of the list.

I have a book just like that.....It is where I keep everything.

Also some might find it interesting........
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Turd%20Book

And you may want to check this one out as well.....
http://www.amazon.ca/Number-2-Turds-Jonathan-Lewis/dp/B001VG2RAS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1270658313&sr=8-3


well as for the suggestions of getting a ps3 slim with my credit at eb i want to thank those, but i ultimately went with getting the psp 2000 red god of war edition. my fiancee lost our ds and we haven't had a portable gaming system since, so this will be tiding us over until we get the new 3ds.

btw, my: xbox 360, wii, psp, (former) ds, were/are all modded. i don't understand how any of you would go the direct retail route in buying your games, especially since you can't mod the ps3. kind of goes against the rules of visiting or being a member of this site.

end of rant, happy easter turd hunting :razz:

I know that it is pointless to argue........but by having a modded anything you take away from the creators..........not to mentioned banning and whatnot......if you don't fund the artists that make the content there will be no content.

.......and this is where you say........"oh, they make enough money".



oh and before you all go out and get TW11.........look here.....

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6256963.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;7

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[pete]

BBV:
UEFA Euro 2008 (PS3) $10 (they sell it for $9.99)
Mercenaries 2 (PS3) $10

managed to find a Heavenly Sword for $4.99 (no box)

[TechRock]

well as for the suggestions of getting a ps3 slim with my credit at eb i want to thank those, but i ultimately went with getting the psp 2000 red god of war edition. my fiancee lost our ds and we haven't had a portable gaming system since, so this will be tiding us over until we get the new 3ds.

btw, my: xbox 360, wii, psp, (former) ds, were/are all modded. i don't understand how any of you would go the direct retail route in buying your games, especially since you can't mod the ps3. kind of goes against the rules of visiting or being a member of this site.

end of rant, happy easter turd hunting :razz:

not everyone is a pirate, you do know people make these games, and they have a family to support, if everyone pirates, then they will be out of a job

btw:
Tiv @ FS on April 7th :
X men the third game - $3.50
Riddick for 360 - $8
Star Wars - $17
Shaun White - $10

[chaingunsofdoom]

Never open a game until you are going to trade it in and are quite sure what the TIV is.

There should be a turd-burgler rulebook somewhere. This would be pretty close to the top of the list.

The top of the list should be don't take sealed games into EB. BB/FS don't care. :)

I was standing outside the EB with Nerf sealed and the previous known value being $10. I didn't imagine it would drop $3 since the last update. At least my update post saved some people the 'low-value walk of shame'. :)

[Arloskay]

At least you can still get 10.50 for it in a PT, so not a complete loss...

[DiploDocus]

Just Cause 2 PS3

TIV @

Rogers Plus: $26.50
Futureshop: $20.00
EB Games: $20.00

[ibloodyoup]

not everyone is a pirate, you do know people make these games, and they have a family to support, if everyone pirates, then they will be out of a job

i suspect most are 'pirates' at some level.
and for those who aren't at some level, it is either because they can't or are ignorant.

can't = teens/adults who can't mod the ps3.
ignorant = parents of kids simply not knowing that they can mod the ds.

suspicion - all would if they knew or could.

and c'mon...i'm one of the 'most' who own the game legitimately but also have a back-up copy for each 'just in case'.

[La Fleur]

Just Cause 2 PS3

TIV @

Rogers Plus: $26.50
Futureshop: $20.00
EB Games: $20.00

hmm . . . i wonder if this is still 49 at bbv?

[hammerhands]

Tiv's

BBV 04/07

CoD:MW2 (PS3) $22
Shaun White : World (Wii) $10
Chronicles of Narnia (Wii) $10

[Geoshadow]

Just Cause 2 PS3

TIV @

Rogers Plus: $26.50
Futureshop: $20.00
EB Games: $20.00

Meanwhile you can get 1200 points (worth $60) on goozex for Just Cause 2 this month then use these points to get three 300-400 point turds which you then take to EB to do a T3. In the end you only loose $3 in tokens and a $2.5 (for Canada) or $4 (for U.S.) shipping charge.

Its a gamble that the games you get from goozex will hold their $8 TIV by the time you get them in the mail and are in mint condition but what a thrill it is when it pays off. Turds that don't work out I just take to BBV for their $10 or so TIV.

I think thats the best thing to do with those EB PT titles that EB/BB/FS give paltry TIVs on.

[bluelight443]

so

shawn white and tmnt smash for the wii TIV are over 8$ ???

my bad i forgot to mention it was to FS...i traded 2 for their LOTR blu-ray since shawn white was tiv 10 and star wars was tiv 17....

[Wildarm]

TIVs @ EB April 7th

CSI: Deadly Intent(360) - $19.25
Hanna Montana: Rock the Show(PSP) - $12
Wacky Races(Wii) - $12

TIVs @ BBV April 7th

LPB: GOTY(PS3) - $18
Saboteur(PS3) - $30

[FulciKills]

i suspect most are 'pirates' at some level.
and for those who aren't at some level, it is either because they can't or are ignorant.

can't = teens/adults who can't mod the ps3.
ignorant = parents of kids simply not knowing that they can mod the ds.

suspicion - all would if they knew or could.

and c'mon...i'm one of the 'most' who own the game legitimately but also have a back-up copy for each 'just in case'.


God, I can't believe how delusional pirates are for stealing ****, thinking the only reason others don't do it is cause they don't know how. Ever think maybe the people who don't steal from game developers just aren't scumbags and want to support the industry?

[VenomZeus]

Does anyone know the TIV for Fable II, Gears of War 2 GOTYE, and Halo 3 at FS or Best Buy?

EB told me they were from $1-$2 so I kept them. Halo Wars was $25 and NHL10 (360) is $20 (as of Saturday).

[Parth]

God, I can't believe how delusional pirates are for stealing ****, thinking the only reason others don't do it is cause they don't know how. Ever think maybe the people who don't steal from game developers just aren't scumbags and want to support the industry?
Agree. I am well aware of how to get my wii/360 modded. But I have no interest in doing so. Games aren't that expensive..

EB told me they were from $1-$2 so I kept them. Halo Wars was $25 and NHL10 (360) is $20 (as of Saturday).
Halo Wars should hold at $25 all month. It was on one of those flyers in store with a guaranteed $25 beside it.

[perricoach]

Rogers Plus:

Bioshock 2 X360 - $40
Brutal Legend X360 - $10.75
Assassins Creed PS3 - $3.00
Assassin's Creed 2 PS3 - $26.50

[dchabby]

The top of the list should be don't take sealed games into EB. BB/FS don't care. :)

I was standing outside the EB with Nerf sealed and the previous known value being $10. I didn't imagine it would drop $3 since the last update. At least my update post saved some people the 'low-value walk of shame'. :)

The EB Games that I have been to dont care either.

[minuterice]

well as for the suggestions of getting a ps3 slim with my credit at eb i want to thank those, but i ultimately went with getting the psp 2000 red god of war edition. my fiancee lost our ds and we haven't had a portable gaming system since, so this will be tiding us over until we get the new 3ds.

btw, my: xbox 360, wii, psp, (former) ds, were/are all modded. i don't understand how any of you would go the direct retail route in buying your games, especially since you can't mod the ps3. kind of goes against the rules of visiting or being a member of this site.

end of rant, happy easter turd hunting :razz:


why would you come on here promoting modding? its stealing, dont people get banned for promoting stealing?

[Psubs]

Whoa, I've been away from trading at EB for a while but notice that old turds are over $8 on TIVS.ca! :lol:

Wii
Space Chimps
Wacky Races
We Ski

[GraphixDee]

EB TIVs 04/07/10

PS3
Ghostbusters $7.50
UFC 2009 $7

DS
Final Fantasy IV $6
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days $12
Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time $11.50
Magical Starsign $2.95

[TheAlgebraist]

Is it just me or have the TIVs at EBG been really crappy lately? I mean, even for relatively new releases too.

[mini kangaroo]

Is it just me or have the TIVs at EBG been really crappy lately? I mean, even for relatively new releases too.

not just EB, check FS and BB, just case 2, 20, and then MLB 10 when it first came out, 22 at FS and BB, and EB 26.... so it seems they are giving low value for it, it's easy to see how much the powertrade has changed the market for trades.

i think only BBV and RP are giving out fair trade values for new releases

[Xeerochild]

Is it just me or have the TIVs at EBG been really crappy lately? I mean, even for relatively new releases too.

I think this is partially in response to the massive trading they took in earlier in the year, in addition, to offsetting the PT offer. It was almost comical that you could essentially get back $40-$60 on a game via PT.

I suppose they could one day tank all TIVs, then come out with a "universal" power-trade policy to rebump the TIVs up. This would return TIV levels to normal, and the customers (excluding us :P) would be tricked into believing that they are getting more value than they should.

[Psilosin]

God, I can't believe how delusional pirates are for stealing ****, thinking the only reason others don't do it is cause they don't know how. Ever think maybe the people who don't steal from game developers just aren't scumbags and want to support the industry?

Sounds kind of hypocritical if you step back and think about it.

If you are like almost everyone in this thread who are looking for the best way to exploit EB using turds for T31F or using GG to bank credit...then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB. If you are one of the people that orders multiple copies of a GG at multiple stores with no intention of keeping the game you are just as much a scumbag as any pirate. So be careful who you call out.

It could be argued that a PSP pirate who BUYS a new game, copies it, then trades it back in actually supports the industry more so than a turd flipper in that the retail value was paid in full so that the retail store and teh developer got their share. In comparison to the turd flipper that buys USED games to obtain a NEW game...used market is a seperate industry/economy.

This of course is different from pirates that download games, and it also doesn't apply to pirates who are also turd flippers....

[TheHeeyyy]

Sounds kind of hypocritical if you step back and think about it.

If you are like almost everyone in this thread who are looking for the best way to exploit EB using turds for T31F or using GG to bank credit...then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB. If you are one of the people that orders multiple copies of a GG at multiple stores with no intention of keeping the game you are just as much a scumbag as any pirate. So be careful who you call out.

It could be argued that a PSP pirate who BUYS a new game, copies it, then trades it back in actually supports the industry more so than a turd flipper in that the retail value was paid in full so that the retail store and teh developer got their share. In comparison to the turd flipper that buys USED games to obtain a NEW game...used market is a seperate industry/economy.

This of course is different from pirates that download games, and it also doesn't apply to pirates who are also turd flippers....

I disagree with that assessment. Our trading of games to take advantage of high trade-in values and/or trading promotions is just as fair as EB taking-in Halo 3 ODST for $7. For every story of someone who cycles in-store credit for cheap T3 fodder, there's another story of a 10 year-old kid and his mom who get ripped-off trading-in a bunch of games and/or hardware to their local EB. Also, whether-or-not we use cash or a trading promo to buy a new game, the developer still benefits from it.

[easterclause]

Tried calling FS to get some TIVS, she went away came back and told me the system is down and then asked me what games and was looking up some info on the computer (I guess judging the TIV from the price they're selling them at). She said to try back in an hour or two...do you think I was getting the runaround or is this possibly legit? I don't know why a system is down (and it affects Best Buy too, she said, all across the district) unless they're updating it, which seems weird for a Wednesday.

[hermit1988]

Sounds kind of hypocritical if you step back and think about it.

If you are like almost everyone in this thread who are looking for the best way to exploit EB using turds for T31F or using GG to bank credit...then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB. If you are one of the people that orders multiple copies of a GG at multiple stores with no intention of keeping the game you are just as much a scumbag as any pirate. So be careful who you call out.

It could be argued that a PSP pirate who BUYS a new game, copies it, then trades it back in actually supports the industry more so than a turd flipper in that the retail value was paid in full so that the retail store and teh developer got their share. In comparison to the turd flipper that buys USED games to obtain a NEW game...used market is a seperate industry/economy.

This of course is different from pirates that download games, and it also doesn't apply to pirates who are also turd flippers....

EB games employee? You should figure out is the store like EB screwed the game developers themselves. EB sell used games which take from people with a low TIV instead to pay for the gmae making company for higher price. EB is reducing the number of copies can be sold by a gaming company because some people choose to pick up the used titles. The used titles is not coungting as the number of gams sale for the game develpe company, but EB make all of the profit. By trade in for store credits and sell used game, EB make the profit twice, one by sell the used gams and one by give store credit which you have to shopping in EB again and most of the time you add cash after the TIV you get on edge card.

[FulciKills]

Sounds kind of hypocritical if you step back and think about it.

If you are like almost everyone in this thread who are looking for the best way to exploit EB using turds for T31F or using GG to bank credit...then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB. If you are one of the people that orders multiple copies of a GG at multiple stores with no intention of keeping the game you are just as much a scumbag as any pirate. So be careful who you call out.

It could be argued that a PSP pirate who BUYS a new game, copies it, then trades it back in actually supports the industry more so than a turd flipper in that the retail value was paid in full so that the retail store and teh developer got their share. In comparison to the turd flipper that buys USED games to obtain a NEW game...used market is a seperate industry/economy.

This of course is different from pirates that download games, and it also doesn't apply to pirates who are also turd flippers....

Well you're incorrect on so many levels but I'll just answer the one directed at me. I'll let everyone else jump on you for making the argument that people who BUY cheap games to trade for other games that they BUY with credit, are on the same level of "people" who BUY nothing.

I actually don't hoard credit (don't even have any, anywhere). I've never GG a game although I have PO games that were a GG. I've never had more then 1 PO of an individual title. And here's the real shocker, I actually keep them AND play them. Heck, sitting a foot from me as I type this is Bayonetta, Darksiders, ME 2, Dante's Inferno and Bioshock 2. All T3's and all games I've keep cause I've really enjoyed them.

I'm sure it will really shock you too know that I still have a PSP 1000 (unmodded) and an ipod touch (not jail-broken).

I support the industry that I love so much.

[1-anh]

EB Games April 7, 2010

LBP (non GOTY) $12
Darksiders $30

Best buy

LBP (non GOTY) $24

Traded in LBP to best buy and darksiders PT for SSF4

[MrBounce]

Sounds kind of hypocritical if you step back and think about it.

If you are like almost everyone in this thread who are looking for the best way to exploit EB using turds for T31F or using GG to bank credit...then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB. If you are one of the people that orders multiple copies of a GG at multiple stores with no intention of keeping the game you are just as much a scumbag as any pirate. So be careful who you call out.

It could be argued that a PSP pirate who BUYS a new game, copies it, then trades it back in actually supports the industry more so than a turd flipper in that the retail value was paid in full so that the retail store and teh developer got their share. In comparison to the turd flipper that buys USED games to obtain a NEW game...used market is a seperate industry/economy.

This of course is different from pirates that download games, and it also doesn't apply to pirates who are also turd flippers....

Are you kidding me? Did you really just compare TRADING to PIRACY??????

Are you out of your mind???

People who PT are still buying new games (they're not trading in used games to buy used games, at least the majority aren't). Instead it's just hitting EB in the wallet because we're not paying full price for the new games they are selling. It doesn't lessen how much goes to the publisher / developer of the game, nor does it drop the count of number of games sold to make sales figures look good (look we sold one million copies!).

[Xeerochild]

EB games employee? You should figure out is the store like EB screwed the game developers themselves. EB sell used games which take from people with a low TIV instead to pay for the gmae making company for higher price. EB is reducing the number of copies can be sold by a gaming company because some people choose to pick up the used titles. The used titles is not coungting as the number of gams sale for the game develpe company, but EB make all of the profit. By trade in for store credits and sell used game, EB make the profit twice, one by sell the used gams and one by give store credit which you have to shopping in EB again and most of the time you add cash after the TIV you get on edge card.

I agree with you everywhere except for the bold.

They only generate a profit once. When they award you store credit, it's just a place holder for what you should have got when you first traded it in.

For Example:
1) You go into EB Games and trade in LBP for $30. You search for Resistance 2 but they don't have it, so you go home.
2) Two weeks later, you return to EB and see Resistance 2 for $30, you then use your credit to buy it.

EB only gains once, even if there are two transactions. Had Resistance 2 been there when you traded in LBP, it would have been LBP for Resistance 2, not LBP for $30, then $30 for Resistance 2.

But yea, EB Games actually hurts developers.

[undacova]

Well you're incorrect on so many levels but I'll just answer the one directed at me. I'll let everyone else jump on you for making the argument that people who BUY cheap games to trade for other games that they BUY with credit, are on the same level of "people" who BUY nothing.

I actually don't hoard credit (don't even have any, anywhere). I've never GG a game although I have PO games that were a GG. I've never had more then 1 PO of an individual title. And here's the real shocker, I actually keep them AND play them. Heck, sitting a foot from me as I type this is Bayonetta, Darksiders, ME 2, Dante's Inferno and Bioshock 2. All T3's and all games I've keep cause I've really enjoyed them.

I'm sure it will really shock you too know that I still have a PSP 1000 (unmodded) and an ipod touch (not jail-broken).

I support the industry that I love so much.

saint of the year :D


ps: i know you can jail break ipod for downloading games but there are so many things you can do with jail breaking, so i suggest you give that a go at-least :D don't worry, you can still pay for all your itunes apps




I agree with you everywhere except for the bold.

They only generate a profit once. When they award you store credit, it's just a place holder for what you should have got when you first traded it in.

For Example:
1) You go into EB Games and trade in LBP for $30. You search for Resistance 2 but they don't have it, so you go home.
2) Two weeks later, you return to EB and see Resistance 2 for $30, you then use your credit to buy it.

EB only gains once, even if there are two transactions. Had Resistance 2 been there when you traded in LBP, it would have been LBP for Resistance 2, not LBP for $30, then $30 for Resistance 2.

But yea, EB Games actually hurts developers.

i think he means when they pay you less for your games, they make a profit by selling it for a higher price, and they make profit again when you spend the money back

i.e lbp you get $30, they sell it for $50 they get $20 profit
now you use your $30 credit to get R2, which they got for $10 so again $20 profit

hence two times profit

[hermit1988]

I agree with you everywhere except for the bold.

They only generate a profit once. When they award you store credit, it's just a place holder for what you should have got when you first traded it in.

For Example:
1) You go into EB Games and trade in LBP for $30. You search for Resistance 2 but they don't have it, so you go home.
2) Two weeks later, you return to EB and see Resistance 2 for $30, you then use your credit to buy it.

EB only gains once, even if there are two transactions. Had Resistance 2 been there when you traded in LBP, it would have been LBP for Resistance 2, not LBP for $30, then $30 for Resistance 2.

But yea, EB Games actually hurts developers.

This is only the case of a swap. EB sell used your used game for profit once. Then you buy game from EB with a proft margin taken by EB. Most of the time, unless you are a RFDer, you always have to add cash for game. Part of your cash definitely goes to the EB profit margin. So EB make profit twice. Once when you sell your game and once when you buy the game.

[Psilosin]

Lol what an uptight bunch today. Funny how people don't like when someone tells them their breath might be bad...

Are you kidding me? Did you really just compare TRADING to PIRACY??????
If you read my comment before responding you would see I made no simple equation like that. But things are not black and white they are a spectrum.

BAD=Downloading pirated games
to
GOOD=Buying Games either for cash or legitimate trades

Everything else lies somewhere in the middle.

IE. Trading in multiple copies of the same turd each month (like teh TMNT/Dissidia/SW combo). Ordering multiple GG for credit. Knowingly going to a stupid CSR that gives back extra PT to an edge card, Trading multiple copies of BrutalLegend to BBV for $30 seconds after buying it for $15 at EB. These are things many of us do all the time...I know I do...and they are not really on the up and up either...or why do we have to open the games to put fingerprints on or make up stories or use googone to remove labels etc etc.

I was just saying that calling someone a scumbag for modding their system makes you an ignorant hypocritic if you do any of the above so be careful what you say. If you do not do any wheeling and dealing then feel free to call a pirate a scumbag if that turns your crank.

Personally I want to mod my Xbox360 even though I own the games just so I can load them all to a HD so I don't have to get my ass up off the couch and swap discs each time I feel like playing a diff game. Does that make a person a PIRATE SCUMBAG????


EB games employee? You should figure out is the store like EB screwed the game developers themselves.

If you read any of my other posts it's pretty obvious I do not work at EB. As for your second sentence...english as a second language? or are you just another 'no child left behind' failure? >:(

[LIVE DEREK]

Tried calling FS to get some TIVS, she went away came back and told me the system is down and then asked me what games and was looking up some info on the computer (I guess judging the TIV from the price they're selling them at). She said to try back in an hour or two...do you think I was getting the runaround or is this possibly legit? I don't know why a system is down (and it affects Best Buy too, she said, all across the district) unless they're updating it, which seems weird for a Wednesday.



Their system is often down.........I have had it happen to me before.....and they tell me about it sometimes.




Lol what an uptight bunch today. Funny how people don't like when someone tells them their breath might be bad...

If you read my comment before responding you would see I made no simple equation like that. But things are not black and white they are a spectrum.

BAD=Downloading pirated games
to
GOOD=Buying Games either for cash or legitimate trades

Everything else lies somewhere in the middle.

IE. Trading in multiple copies of the same turd each month (like teh TMNT/Dissidia/SW combo). Ordering multiple GG for credit. Knowingly going to a stupid CSR that gives back extra PT to an edge card, Trading multiple copies of BrutalLegend to BBV for $30 seconds after buying it for $15 at EB. These are things many of us do all the time...I know I do...and they are not really on the up and up either...or why do we have to open the games to put fingerprints on or make up stories or use googone to remove labels etc etc.

I was just saying that calling someone a scumbag for modding their system makes you an ignorant hypocritic if you do any of the above so be careful what you say. If you do not do any wheeling and dealing then feel free to call a pirate a scumbag if that turns your crank.

Personally I want to mod my Xbox360 even though I own the games just so I can load them all to a HD so I don't have to get my ass up off the couch and swap discs each time I feel like playing a diff game. Does that make a person a PIRATE SCUMBAG????



If you read any of my other posts it's pretty obvious I do not work at EB. As for your second sentence...english as a second language? or are you just another 'no child left behind' failure? >:(


Ha...........I wonder if these people posting download music........do you?..............DO YOU?..........because if you do then you are no better than someone downloading a game.

They are both bad (in the sense of the artist). If you DL music for 'free' then don't say another 'mean' thing to this guy.

I also don't have a jailbroken iPod.......even though I know there are HUGE benefits.

Here's the kicker.......you are not as bad if you DL things from Monopolies like MS........as their prices are actually much too high.......

This message was written from a Genuine Windows OS purchased not DL'ed

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[Acid_]

Lol what an uptight bunch today. Funny how people don't like when someone tells them their breath might be bad...

If you read my comment before responding you would see I made no simple equation like that. But things are not black and white they are a spectrum.

BAD=Downloading pirated games
to
GOOD=Buying Games either for cash or legitimate trades

Everything else lies somewhere in the middle.

IE. Trading in multiple copies of the same turd each month (like teh TMNT/Dissidia/SW combo). Ordering multiple GG for credit. Knowingly going to a stupid CSR that gives back extra PT to an edge card, Trading multiple copies of BrutalLegend to BBV for $30 seconds after buying it for $15 at EB. These are things many of us do all the time...I know I do...and they are not really on the up and up either...or why do we have to open the games to put fingerprints on or make up stories or use googone to remove labels etc etc.

I was just saying that calling someone a scumbag for modding their system makes you an ignorant hypocritic if you do any of the above so be careful what you say. If you do not do any wheeling and dealing then feel free to call a pirate a scumbag if that turns your crank.

Personally I want to mod my Xbox360 even though I own the games just so I can load them all to a HD so I don't have to get my ass up off the couch and swap discs each time I feel like playing a diff game. Does that make a person a PIRATE SCUMBAG????



If you read any of my other posts it's pretty obvious I do not work at EB. As for your second sentence...english as a second language? or are you just another 'no child left behind' failure? >:(

He's not a hypocrite because pirating and game trading aren't the same thing. The difference is that pirating is stealing as in not paying for the goods and using them without the owners permission. With game trading both parties are agreeing to the transaction.

It doesn't mean that every game trading practice is good either, but if you don't hoard too much or twist the deals too much.

Now if you're trying to dupe a clerk into giving you back extra credit, that is stealing in a way so it is the same thing. That's not what the guy was referring to, I just brought it up to make a point.

[Brewmeanie]

Here's the kicker.......you are not as bad if you DL things from Monopolies like MS........as their prices are actually much too high.......

This message was written from a Genuine Windows OS purchased not DL'ed

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Well, the way microsoft work is to gouge the people buying retail version of their OS. then give the 'HUGE' (lol, yeah right,they're still probably making good money) discount to students, retail employee, etc. I got my window 7 for $40 w/ a student discount.

[hermit1988]

Well, the way microsoft work is to gouge the people buying retail version of their OS. then give the 'HUGE' (lol, yeah right,they're still probably making good money) discount to students, retail employee, etc. I got my window 7 for $40 w/ a student discount.

I got mine for free. Great MSDN.

[Brewmeanie]

I got mine for free. Great MSDN.

That's only if you're in the program that offer you the freebies. my friend who was in some computer program with access to msdn, got win xp, win vista, win 7 all for free

[rxester]

STAY ON TOPIC PEOPLE!!!!!!!!:evil:
now... what was I gonna say...:lol:

[Psilosin]

He's not a hypocrite because pirating and game trading aren't the same thing. The difference is that pirating is stealing as in not paying for the goods and using them without the owners permission. With game trading both parties are agreeing to the transaction.

It doesn't mean that every game trading practice is good either, but if you don't hoard too much or twist the deals too much.

Now if you're trying to dupe a clerk into giving you back extra credit, that is stealing in a way so it is the same thing. That's not what the guy was referring to, I just brought it up to make a point.

I never called any single person a hypocrite...I meant it as a general statement that could apply to anyone. If it was taken as a directed personal attack that is not what I intended. Meant it all as a light hearted social commentary. :D

You are a hypocrite IF you a call a pirate a scumbag but if you yourself perform shady trades.
(hence why I do not call pirates scumbags... ;))

[hermit1988]

That's only if you're in the program that offer you the freebies. my friend who was in some computer program with access to msdn, got win xp, win vista, win 7 all for free

Yes, professional version for win7 32 and 64bits. MSDN does not have office,:(

[Xeerochild]

i think he means when they pay you less for your games, they make a profit by selling it for a higher price, and they make profit again when you spend the money back

i.e lbp you get $30, they sell it for $50 they get $20 profit
now you use your $30 credit to get R2, which they got for $10 so again $20 profit

hence two times profit


This is only the case of a swap. EB sell used your used game for profit once. Then you buy game from EB with a proft margin taken by EB. Most of the time, unless you are a RFDer, you always have to add cash for game. Part of your cash definitely goes to the EB profit margin. So EB make profit twice. Once when you sell your game and once when you buy the game.

That would result in double counting then. That method claims that I am the one who gives them profit twice (once for my trade in, and once for buying). What about the guy who originally traded in R2? EB would generate a profit from taking in the guy's game, but I just bought it, and you said I'm giving them a profit again? You need to pick one, and only one, point in which EB generates a profit. Either when they take the game in (which is inaccurate), or when they sell it.

I agree with your "adding cash" statement, but you guys are getting the trade-in profit thing mixed up.

[Brewmeanie]

oh, here's a TIV for today

FS
Far Cry 2(ps3) - $8.50

[GStrike-]

That's only if you're in the program that offer you the freebies. my friend who was in some computer program with access to msdn, got win xp, win vista, win 7 all for free

any student at UW has access to mdsn. not all students know this but you can access it with your login id and it works. I was in CS switched to Math and it still works. A friend of mine in science also got it to work. I'm guessing it doesn't matter what program your in it's just the school that offers it for you or not

[undacova]

That would result in double counting then. That method claims that I am the one who gives them profit twice (once for my trade in, and once for buying). What about the guy who originally traded in R2? EB would generate a profit from taking in the guy's game, but I just bought it, and you said I'm giving them a profit again? You need to pick one, and only one, point in which EB generates a profit. Either when they take the game in (which is inaccurate), or when they sell it.

I agree with your "adding cash" statement, but you guys are getting the trade-in profit thing mixed up.


i see your point so i guess its kind of in the middlish

anyways all those that have said "i support the industry" you guys better not be buying used games cause that dosn't support the industry only the middleman like eb, bb, fs, bbv,rp

so yea if we are going by the "i support the industry" argument that means anyone who doesnt buy new is at the same level as a pirate cause they arent supporting the industry

[kimbot]

I was just at a FS and they said their system was down too. However, they just called another store who gave them the TIVs.

[yoda12320]

TIV Update 04/07/2010

Xbox 360

Nba Live 07
Rogers 2.85

Wewt!

[Xeerochild]

i see your point so i guess its kind of in the middlish

anyways all those that have said "i support the industry" you guys better not be buying used games cause that dosn't support the industry only the middleman like eb, bb, fs, bbv,rp

so yea if we are going by the "i support the industry" argument that means anyone who doesnt buy new is at the same level of a pirate cause they arent really supporting the industry

Haha, I'm actually in the middle of studying for my exams right now (UofT - Rotman Commerce), so I'm in my financial/economic thinking. I mean no harm or foul to you guys lol, just helping to clear a point :P

As for USED games, this is exactly why more and more devs want to move to DD. Sell directly to the consumer (while, through Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo/Valve/etc) and bypass retail in general. Saves on packaging, transportation, distribution, and of course, the retail fees.

[BUFFAR]

ps3 - saboteur - $30 tiv

[pangrage]

any student at UW has access to mdsn. not all students know this but you can access it with your login id and it works. I was in CS switched to Math and it still works. A friend of mine in science also got it to work. I'm guessing it doesn't matter what program your in it's just the school that offers it for you or not

Gasp. Am I your friend in science? I got all of those :D

[TripleQ]

These two TIVs are guaranteed.

Do you remember what the other guaranteed ones were? I only have the MW flyer with me.

[Wildarm]

Tried calling FS to get some TIVS, she went away came back and told me the system is down and then asked me what games and was looking up some info on the computer (I guess judging the TIV from the price they're selling them at). She said to try back in an hour or two...do you think I was getting the runaround or is this possibly legit? I don't know why a system is down (and it affects Best Buy too, she said, all across the district) unless they're updating it, which seems weird for a Wednesday.

I can confirm FS system was down today when I was in store asking them to check for stock. They weren't giving your the runaround.

[stulec52]

TIV Update 04/07/2010

BB
Dragons Age $40
Awakenings Expansion $15

EB didn't have a TIV for Awakenings !

Also worth noting, picked up a used Drawn to Life at BB for $4.99.
I don't think it was ever opened.

[ScoreVancouver]

Eb Games TIV:

Infinite Undiscovery (360): $4
Golden Compass (Wii): $5.25

[x0pa]

Checked EB today and got this:

L4D2 - $15 :(

Anyone happen to know TIV for heavy rain?

[_pOtEnZa_]

still over 8$ tiv:
harry potter order phoenix ps3
my sims wii

both 4.99 at bbv

[1-anh]

any student at UW has access to mdsn. not all students know this but you can access it with your login id and it works. I was in CS switched to Math and it still works. A friend of mine in science also got it to work. I'm guessing it doesn't matter what program your in it's just the school that offers it for you or not

Actually thats untrue for me, I'm at UBC and only computer science and just recently faculty of applied science students have access to it (ie. engineering) luckily im in engineering so I was able to get windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit for free.

[ricenice]

An epic fail by EB customer service.


Re: Most Wanted (KMM5955728I15977L0KM)‏
From: Canada - Help (help@gamestop.ca)
Medium riskYou may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk
Sent: April 7, 2010 3:44:52 PM
To: XXXX (xxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com)

Dear Value Customer,

Thank you for contacting GameStop.com.

According to our ad, you can get the following amounts for trade ins, please note all trade ins are subject to manager approval can be discontinued at any time.

$40 Trade Credit

* Army of Two: The 40th Day XB360 and PS3
* Forza Motorsport 3 XB360
* Bayonetta XB360
* MX VS ATV Reflex XB360
* Saw XB360
* Left 4 Dead 2 XB360
* New Super Mario Bros. Wii
* Assassin’s Creed II PS3
* Dragon Age: Origins PS3
* Way of the Samurai 3 PS3
* King of Fighters XII PS3


$37 Trade Credit
* Uncharted PS3


$30 Trade Credit
* Mario Kart Wii


$27 Trade Credit
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl


$25 Trade Credit
* Warioland Shake it! Wii
* Final Fantasy: The Cyrstal Bearers Wii

If you have any other questions, please feel free to respond to this email.

Best regards,

Tim

Customer Service Agent


Original Message Follows: ------------------------
Hi,

In the monthly Most wanted list that your company advertises it says "Get the best value for you used games... Guaranteed"
Does your company have an actual guarantee or is this just a marketing gimmick? how does the guarantee work?

Thanks,

XX


i'm debating whether to go to eb with this tmrw with AC2

[La Fleur]

^

lol, a nutless monkey could have wrote that. Seriously, a nutless monkey

[MrBounce]

Lol what an uptight bunch today. Funny how people don't like when someone tells them their breath might be bad...

If you read my comment before responding you would see I made no simple equation like that. But things are not black and white they are a spectrum.

I didn't equate it, I compared it. Might want to brush up on your basic understanding of English before you go around insulting people.

Quote:
"then you are also being a pirate in sorts since you are finding ways to pay less or pay nothing for a new game and it is EB supporting the developer not you, you are just screwing EB."

Take a step back and re-read that statement. You don't understand even the basic fundamentals of how the cycle works between developer / publisher / distributor / outlet / consumer.

The tranasction of sale between the publisher (and subsequently the developer) happens regardless of "how much" someone pays for a new game at EB as long as the game is new. It's not the publisher giving out trading deals, it's the outlet, and as such someone doing trades is not taking away from the developer or the publisher. On the publisher / developer end it doesn't matter if someone traded in 3 turds for a got a new game for free, that's on EB's end and whatever money goes to the publisher / developer still goes to them.

Of course, yes, it takes a cut from EB, but that's what EB gets for exploiting the used game business which has almost zero benefit for developers and publishers. As long as companies like EB give no compensation back to developers and publishers, why the heck should the consumer care about exploiting EB themselves?

If you want to compare game trading and piracy (again, your original statement is pretty much a declaration of this, if you don't think so you've got even bigger issues), EB is the one that is the pirate. They're the ones abusing products made by companies and reselling them for profit without any of the profit going back to the original companies that developed and published them. (And even then I wouldn't go as far to say EB is pirating or anything remotely close... they're taking advantage of a loop hole though, that's for sure and they're taking away from developers and publishers).

So seriously, wow, I feel sorry for you and your limited comprehension.

Oh, and just to add to the forum post:

April 7, 2010
EB Games:
Darksiders (PS3) - $30
(got it for cheap a while back, traded it in for decent value and got myself a preorder for SSF4 :D)

[Xeerochild]

An epic fail by EB customer service.


i'm debating whether to go to eb with this tmrw with AC2


According to our ad, you can get the following amounts for trade ins, please note all trade ins are subject to manager approval can be discontinued at any time.

That basically shuts down what ever plan you thought you had going lol.

[dchabby]

still over 8$ tiv:
harry potter order phoenix ps3
my sims wii

both 4.99 at bbv

works for harry potter wii, i think the actual tiv at eb is $12 or $13 for the wii and its $9 for ps3, xbox. not bad for a $5 pickup

[La Fleur]

still over 8$ tiv:
harry potter order phoenix ps3
my sims wii

both 4.99 at bbv

That's for just My Sims? I.e. not my sims kingdom, my sims party, my sims racing, or my sims copulate? I would have thought that the original one would have a lower value . . . good to know, I've seen that cheap lots of places

[Parth]

Do you remember what the other guaranteed ones were? I only have the MW flyer with me.
Nope. It was the only one that stuck out to me. Everything else wasn't worth mentioning. I'll write em all down the next time I'm in that store.

^

lol, a nutless monkey could have wrote that. Seriously, a nutless monkey
And a monkey with a gigantic set of nuts would have an easier time???

[belowzeros]

hey what are the current PT titles? I noticed that TripleQ's PT thread is sitting in expired deals.

many thanks peoples

[LIVE DEREK]

hey what are the current PT titles? I noticed that TripleQ's PT thread is sitting in expired deals.

many thanks peoples



http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/eb-april-2010-promos-872378/

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[aztecking]

hey what are the current PT titles? I noticed that TripleQ's PT thread is sitting in expired deals.

many thanks peoples

I did a PT for 2 titles on Tuesday (Nier / GTA exp for PS3), off the top of my head the other titles I saw (Feel free to add on to the info or correct it if im wrong)

Nier
GTA Expansion PS3
SSF4
Borderlands Expansion
Fifa World Cup
...im sure there were 8 titles in all

[witenite]

EB
BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 (PS3)
$27

I asked the rep when i was searching for Saboteur and he quoted me that price and i was in shock when he did?
Was hoping to use it as a PT

[belowzeros]

ah thanks derek, hiding in the April thread it was

and thanks aztec


sent from my iPad

[LIVE DEREK]

sent from my iPad



Absolutely FILTHY......:twisted::twisted::twisted:

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[yoda12320]

ah thanks derek, hiding in the April thread it was

and thanks aztec


sent from my iPad

Wow an iPad another overpriced dream tablet lol.

[Xeerochild]

ah thanks derek, hiding in the April thread it was

and thanks aztec


sent from my iPad

Are you using the RFD app?

When ever I post on RFD with my iPhone (through Safari), I never get the "sent from my iPhone" part. It only happens when I e-mail people.

[Balanar08]

^^^ Same thing with my blackberry. Only happens when I email people. Other than that, it acts as a regular msg on rfd :lol:

[dorje]

TIV @ EB
Super Smash Bros Brawl - $20
Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009 360 - $16.25

Even SSBB is guaranteed $27 tiv in the website, its gone down to $20 from $27. lost $10 on PT against FIFA.

About FS system being down, its pain to trade games there let alone ask for TIV , their system takes forever to load.

[Parth]

TIV @ EB
Super Smash Bros Brawl - $20
Rapala Fishing Frenzy 2009 360 - $16.25

Even SSBB is guaranteed $27 tiv in the website, its gone down to $20 from $27. lost $10 on PT against FIFA.
That ended April 3rd.

[red2tango]

ebgames tried giving me $25 for call of duty mw2. that game is pure garbage, sold it on kijiji for 45...

[chengsterr]

anyone know if dragon age origins for ps3 still at $40?

[Parth]

^ Pretty sure it went down. I think someone quoted it at 20something.

Try to use the search function next time.

[Avenger]

Are you using the RFD app?

When ever I post on RFD with my iPhone (through Safari), I never get the "sent from my iPhone" part. It only happens when I e-mail people.

He manually typed it to show off his ipad :p

[minuterice]

anyone know if dragon age origins for ps3 still at $40?

it was 27 at eb yesterday for the xbox version

[brothernoble]

Trade in Values @ FS:

(360)
Bioshock 2 - $40
Chronicles of Riddick - $8.40
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $7.50
Ghostbusters - $15

PS3:
LBP (non-goty) - $24
Untold Legends - $2
Ghostbusters - $15

Wii:
Super Mario Sluggers $13

[Wildarm]

That's for just My Sims? I.e. not my sims kingdom, my sims party, my sims racing, or my sims copulate? I would have thought that the original one would have a lower value . . . good to know, I've seen that cheap lots of places

Pretty sure it's the original. It was still >$8 about 2-3 weeks ago when I traded it in.

[shsiddiq]

This thread way too big. Perhaps it should be split up into different console categories like one exclusively for PS3 another for XB360, PC, Wii, NDS & PSP. So when you guys get sick and tired of searching this thread consider this idea :idea:, k thx bai

[Xeerochild]

This thread way too big. Perhaps it should be split up into different console categories like one exclusively for PS3 another for XB360, PC, Wii, NDS & PSP. So when you guys get sick and tired of searching this thread consider this idea :idea:, k thx bai

Considering the amount of TIVs that get posted on a given day, having 5 or so different threads would just fragment it even further.

One thread is fine (imo), it's just when this thread goes off-topic is when trouble ensues.

[Lorie]

Imo this thread is fine if you check up on it in a daily basis, about 3-4 pages a day is added on and can be skimmed for tivs in a few minutes, after reviewing those pages you generally remember the tivs (well for me i generally rmb the ones that qualify for a t3). Most tivs that are popular in game title should be forgotten since those change frequently.

[minuterice]

imo this thread is fine if you check up on it in a daily basis, about 3-4 pages a day is added on and can be skimmed for tivs in a few minutes, after reviewing those pages you generally remember the tivs (well for me i generally rmb the ones that qualify for a t3). Most tivs that are popular in game title should be forgotten since those change frequently.

+1

[Arloskay]

Pretty sure it's the original. It was still >$8 about 2-3 weeks ago when I traded it in.

Aargh..! Saw that at BBV a few nights ago but didn't pick it up...

[belowzeros]

He manually typed it to show off his ipad :p


guilty. my epeen is way strong.

I was an ipad hater. A "it's just another tablet guy, gtfo". Then I found myself in manhattan in Apple's glass Igloo on the weekend fondling one. I had to take it home with me. Used someone's wifi to test abc.com and cbs while i was there, as well as a friend's netflix and whoa almost wish I was an american. It's a great device. It's very complete despite it's few shortcomings. Can't wait for a revision to it with 3g and a camera but I'm an early adopter. Hopefully rogers picks up the 3g service and also adds a myfi type service like AT&T has...anyway sorry for the hijack.

[Migger]

TIV @ BBV

COD:MW2 - $22
RE5 - $10

crap..

[Arloskay]

Has anyone used GI Joe DS at EB recently? Saw that they had about 15 of them at a local WM this morning....

[mikka1989]

someone mentioned wacky races and space chimps wii work? truly amazing if that's true

[Squeeky]

guilty. my epeen is way strong.

I was an ipad hater. A "it's just another tablet guy, gtfo". Then I found myself in manhattan in Apple's glass Igloo on the weekend fondling one. I had to take it home with me. Used someone's wifi to test abc.com and cbs while i was there, as well as a friend's netflix and whoa almost wish I was an american. It's a great device. It's very complete despite it's few shortcomings. Can't wait for a revision to it with 3g and a camera but I'm an early adopter. Hopefully rogers picks up the 3g service and also adds a myfi type service like AT&T has...anyway sorry for the hijack.

You drank the kool-aid. No turning back.

[dtp11]

someone mentioned wacky racesI've never actually seen that game before... let alone seeing it being cheap anywhere... is this a WM turd, or just a general turd that can be found many places for cheap and I just haven't seen it in my travels?

[Wildarm]

I've never actually seen that game before... let alone seeing it being cheap anywhere... is this a WM turd, or just a general turd that can be found many places for cheap and I just haven't seen it in my travels?

Wacky Races is $10 on clearance at The Source. Also can be pickup up at Zellers for $10.

[dtp11]

Wacky Races is $10 on clearance at The Source. Also can be pickup up at Zellers for $10.Thanks - must just be one of those games by chance, I've never come across!

[vinnie1990]

COD MW2, still 40 at ebgames and 39 at best buy
confirmed as of yesterday

hope that helps.

Cheers,

[Balanar08]

Hope this helps for people taking advantage in the Avatar tradein at FS.

April 8 - FS/BB
GI joe rise of the cobra (xbox 360) - 15$

[samuelism]

Has anyone used GI Joe DS at EB recently? Saw that they had about 15 of them at a local WM this morning....

Yes. I did yesterday. It was still $10 or $12. I traded it in with disgaea ds. They are still qualified

[samuelism]

TIV @ EB as of April 7

DS: GI Joe $12
DS: disgaea $10 (maybe 8.75, not quite remember, but qualify for sure)
PS3: Heavenly Sword: $2
PS3: Dark sector: $3.75

[yoda12320]

TIV @ EB as of April 7

DS: GI Joe $12
DS: disgaea $10
PS3: Heavenly Sword: $2
PS3: Dark sector: $3.75

Use HS for Rogers T2GF for Splinter Cell Conviction.

[Migger]

COD MW2, still 40 at ebgames and 39 at best buy
confirmed as of yesterday

hope that helps.

Cheers,

Awesome!! What's with those who said it's down to $30?

What system was it for, and what location?

[samuelism]

Use HS for Rogers T2GF for Splinter Cell Conviction.

yea. I thought about it, but I don't have RP membership and it's gonna cost me $10. >:(

[samuelism]

Checked EB today and got this:

L4D2 - $15 :(

Anyone happen to know TIV for heavy rain?

Heavy Rain is $27 two days ago at EBgames

[brunes]

What if I get my mom to drive me and I use her money?


Then you are pretty sad and I pity you.

[Parth]

RE5 - $10
PS3 version is 14.xx at EB. Use it for a T3 or something.

[Balanar08]

Anyone know the exact tradein value of Nerf (wii). One eb said 7.xx and another said 9$. Strange...

[yoda12320]

yea. I thought about it, but I don't have RP membership and it's gonna cost me $10. >:(

Ya but you can make that back easy lol.

[Parth]

^ Super easy.

Yesterday I did a trade for an XBOX console. I collected 15 points (20 points gets you $10 off any purchase).

I also used 100 points and took $50 off the purchase of that same console.

God I love star rewards.

[yoda12320]

^ Super easy.

Yesterday I did a trade for an XBOX console. I collected 15 points (20 points gets you $10 off any purchase).

I also used 100 points and took $50 off the purchase of that same console.

God I love star rewards.

Yep lol just wish deal was still going on this month.

[rxester]

Ya but you can make that back easy lol.

Yeah, It's good that I actually got the membership free when I signed up few months ago, and just yesterday I bought a game from RP worth $15 but I managed to collect enough points and just paid $5 for that game instead..,
nice one RP.

[Captain Snazzypants]

That basically shuts down what ever plan you thought you had going lol.

Not to mention the online ad clearly states that this expires April 3rd. The CSR was a bonehead for missing that not-so-fine-print, but that won't help any...

[Avenger]

Saboteur was $30 at BB last night, anyone try today yet?

[Avenger]

Saboteur and ffxiii are $30 at bbv for ps3

[Wildarm]

Saboteur and ffxiii are $30 at bbv for ps3

FYI

Just got back from BBV. Was told today was likely the last day for the $30 TIV for Saboteur. BBV new price for the game is going to go down to $20 tomorrow with a corresponding drop in the TIV.

If you're still holding a copy(which you don't plan to play anymore), now is the time to trade it in.

[Psubs]

someone mentioned wacky races and space chimps wii work? truly amazing if that's true

Ya, I had seen they were recent updates on TIVS.ca. I PM'd the crap out of those with HMV at FS and BB for like $6.99. :razz:

Truly bad games. >:( The racing might be okay for like a 6 year old. Stick Mario Kart!

[punishment]

Tivs.ca betrayed me today lol.

Traded in a stack of ps2 games to game city for $30 in credit.

Picked up gears of war 1 for $10 to keep

grabbed sonic unleashed for 360: $15, tiv at eb of $4
advance wars day of ruin for ds: $10, tiv at eb of $2.

And apparently Lego rockband for 360 is $7.

Oh well. First time I got burned since getting into the trade game, maybe toss the fail bait onto kijiji for some trades.

[yoda12320]

Tivs.ca betrayed me today lol.

Traded in a stack of ps2 games to game city for $30 in credit.

Picked up gears of war 1 for $10 to keep

grabbed sonic unleashed for 360: $15, tiv at eb of $4
advance wars day of ruin for ds: $10, tiv at eb of $2.

And apparently Lego rockband for 360 is $7.

Oh well. First time I got burned since getting into the trade game, maybe toss the fail bait onto kijiji for some trades.

Dude you're suppose to check here and take tivs.ca with a grain of salt lol. Weird Lego Rockband doesn't seem like they have stockpiles so changed b/c they felt like it lol.

[GraphixDee]

EB TIVs

04/08/10

PS3
Mortal Kombat vs DC $8.50
Beatles Rock Band $16.50
Resident Evil 5 (Reg) $14.75
MUA 2 $15

[MrBounce]

Blockbuster US put Blockbuster Canada up as a lien for some new services to keep afloat...
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blockbuster-inc-announces-new-agreements-with-fox-sony-and-warner-90053882.html

If I'm understanding that correctly, if Blockbuster goes under (lots of indications it might), the first thing that goes under is going to be Canadian BBV's???

[punishment]

Dude you're suppose to check here and take tivs.ca with a grain of salt lol. Weird Lego Rockband doesn't seem like they have stockpiles so changed b/c they felt like it lol.

oh I know. But the last updates didn't seem too long ago, so I thought it'd be all good. Live and learn.

[Arloskay]

EB:
Lifesigns: Surgical Unit DS $0.25
Zoo Hospital DS $5.75
Dynasty Warriors DS $0.75

[chaingunsofdoom]

Anyone know the exact tradein value of Nerf (wii). One eb said 7.xx and another said 9$. Strange...

My post from Tuesday night:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/10615250-post28476/

They showed me $7 on the computer...

[TheHeeyyy]

Blockbuster US put Blockbuster Canada up as a lien for some new services to keep afloat...
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blockbuster-inc-announces-new-agreements-with-fox-sony-and-warner-90053882.html

If I'm understanding that correctly, if Blockbuster goes under (lots of indications it might), the first thing that goes under is going to be Canadian BBV's???

I believe it means they're using the Canadian chain as collateral for their agreement. Blockbuster's Canadian stores are still profitable, so even if the American chain goes bankrupt the Canadian stores should be fine, although it may not be still called Blockbuster if it's sold to another company.

[Gamin_Guru]

Went hunting for some turds( Space Chimps, Igor and Wacky Races) and came up empty. BBV and Zellers are selling Wacky Races for $10 but sold out. Any other cheap turds I can get to do a T3 for Red Dead Redemption ?

[yoda12320]

oh I know. But the last updates didn't seem too long ago, so I thought it'd be all good. Live and learn.

Yep lol don't I know lol.

[yoda12320]

I believe it means they're using the Canadian chain as collateral for their agreement. Blockbuster's Canadian stores are still profitable, so even if the American chain goes bankrupt the Canadian stores should be fine, although it may not be still called Blockbuster if it's sold to another company.

Ya hopefully it better not be bobs home video lol. if you know what I mean lol.

[ESO]

EB TIV's April 8, 2010

Igor The Game Wii = $8.25
Space Chimps Wii = $8.75
Harry Potter: The Half Blood Price PS3 = $10.50

[convoluted]

EB:
Lifesigns: Surgical Unit DS $0.25
Zoo Hospital DS $5.75
Dynasty Warriors DS $0.75

What deals to be had! :D

[sweetvar26]

I'm planning to go to FutureShop soon, is Star Wars still over $9?

[tooviral]

tiv at EB today

Wii

Harry potter order of pheonix
alien syndrome
my sims
resident evil umbrella chronicles

PS3

Monopoly

X360

Saints row 2

Didn't get values but all qualified, i beleive alien syndrome and saints row2 were the lowest of the bunch

Also rep quoted me 14.00 for sonic unleashed x360, was worth more than the rest, dunno as someone posted it was $4

[4evil]

FYI

Just got back from BBV. Was told today was likely the last day for the $30 TIV for Saboteur. BBV new price for the game is going to go down to $20 tomorrow with a corresponding drop in the TIV.

If you're still holding a copy(which you don't plan to play anymore), now is the time to trade it in.

Are you serious? I wanted to play on it for a bit on the weekend then trade it in but oh well. Guess ill trade it in for 30 dollars today.

[vinnie1990]

Awesome!! What's with those who said it's down to $30?

What system was it for, and what location?

stc bestbuy
woodside eb games, I didn't know it made a difference.

hope that helps.

[iggyis]

Are you serious? I wanted to play on it for a bit on the weekend then trade it in but oh well. Guess ill trade it in for 30 dollars today.

Traded Saboteur PS3 at BBV for $30; noticed the new copies were already priced at $19.99.

Could of made $10 by buying a new copy then trading it in today:)

[punishment]

tiv at EB today

Wii

Harry potter order of pheonix
alien syndrome
my sims
resident evil umbrella chronicles

PS3

Monopoly

X360

Saints row 2

Didn't get values but all qualified, i beleive alien syndrome and saints row2 were the lowest of the bunch

Also rep quoted me 14.00 for sonic unleashed x360, was worth more than the rest, dunno as someone posted it was $4

Really? WTF. Was the rep giving me the bs values that they were doing with tmnt and Shaun white? I'll take it in tomorrow. My tivs were over the phone btw.

[lcdps3]

probably mentioned already (but it hasn't been updated on tivs.ca):

lbp (original) is 24 at fs.

[KenshinMofo]

got a question, was wondering if FS accepts games with no manuals? i have a copy of HS that didn't come with a manual...stupid bbv.

[pete]

I'm planning to go to FutureShop soon, is Star Wars still over $9?


yes.. $17 as of around 17:30 today


other FS tivs:

Bioshock 2 $40
Rockband 2 xbox $17!

[easterclause]

FS TIVS, all 360

Fable 2 3$
Rock Band 2 17$
Assassin's Creed 2 17$
Episodes from Liberty City 17$
Madden 10 15$

The guy who said you could ballpark FS TIVS from their used price is right...Madden 10 is about 35 used. :) Obviously, titles that they sell for 24.99 they won't give 12 for (see Fable 2). Anyways, got the Steelcase pack with Madden and GTA, and I'm a happy camper. Now to check eBay prices. :D

[Arloskay]

What deals to be had! :D

Saw them at WM all for $10 so I called in to see if they were worth getting. Obviously not...

[GraphixDee]

PS3 Dragon Age Origins $30
Just traded in at EB for SSFIV.

[Longobongo]

So it looks like Star Wars is the best shot at the FS Avatar BD trade in?

Also, any confirmation that Splinter Cell Conviction is a GG? There were no signs up or mention of it on the website.

[Parth]

FS TIVS, all 360

Fable 2 3$
Rock Band 2 17$
Assassin's Creed 2 17$
Episodes from Liberty City 17$
Madden 10 15$

The guy who said you could ballpark FS TIVS from their used price is right...Madden 10 is about 35 used. :) Obviously, titles that they sell for 24.99 they won't give 12 for (see Fable 2). Anyways, got the Steelcase pack with Madden and GTA, and I'm a happy camper. Now to check eBay prices. :D
It works for 1 of the 5 games you listed and now all of a sudden that dude is right? :p

[easterclause]

It works for 1 of the 5 games you listed and now all of a sudden that dude is right? :p

More or less! Rock Band 2 retails for 30 - TIV 17,
GTA DLC Pack retails for 40, TIV 15.

AC2 isn't even on the FS website for some reason.

[N64]

I`m just gonna trade in Batman AA, haven`t played it in a year anyways...I`d get SW: Republic for cheap and go to FS but then I wouldn`t want the guy to say no because 20 guys came in the same day and traded in SW lol

[mng09]

FS - April 8th
Uncharted 2 - $38

EB - April 8th
Uncharted 2 - $24

I'd start dumping these at FS asap, seems like price drops are coming across the board - $38 is pretty freaking awesome for Uncharted 2; the previous high TIV I've seen would be $37 at EB, and that was at launch!

[domo325]

EB tivs as of today..

CSI Deadly Intent 360 - $19.25
Kirby Squeak Squad ds - $14.50

Did a PT for Super Street Fighter IV (got some extra credit on my edge card, don't remember how much)

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles wii = $11
Rise of the Argonauts 360 - $10
New Super Mario bros ds - $12

Did a T3 for Red Dead Redemption

[crazycoward]

Hey just realized BestBuy has a tradein estimator

does anyone know if the quote you get for games is up to date?

http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/calculators.cfm

[Parth]

No idea if its up to date.

But I can tell you its american.

[tooviral]

couple more eb trade values

PS3

Darkvoid $10
Dirt $10
Lego Indiana Jones $14.XX
Harry potter OOTP $9.XX

Wii

Wacky Races $12.XX

X360

Sid Miers civilization $eligible can't remember

Darkvoid is kinda dissappointing but so was the game, dirt and lego surprised me though

[ayinaim]

Ebgames TIV - April 8

Used the following games to PT fifa world cup and received the remainder onto my edge card. Values below are before 50% extra.

Darksiders (360) - $30
Pikmin 1 (Wii) - $12
Mario Party 8 (wii) - $25


Btw, just to clear things up just in case someone is still confused about the most wanted titles with guaranteed values. These are the 6 titles,

NHL 2K10 (wii) - $20
Mass Effect 2 - $40
MAG - $35
Dante's Inferno (ps3) - $40
Alien vs predators (360) - $35
pokemon battle revolution (wii) - $20

[TurdDealz]

April 8
EB Games:
Wii IGOR - 8.25
Wii Catlevania Judgement - 9.00
Xbox360 Operation Darkness - 7.50

[mng09]

couple more eb trade values

PS3

Darkvoid $10
Dirt $10
Lego Indiana Jones $14.XX
Harry potter OOTP $9.XX

Wii

Wacky Races $12.XX

X360

Sid Miers civilization $eligible can't remember

Darkvoid is kinda dissappointing but so was the game, dirt and lego surprised me though

Did I just read that right?! Dirt 1 is going for $10 TIV at EB? Or is that Dirt 2? In which case, I'd be pretty pissed off cuz it was around $25 TIV a month ago.

[rhygin]

FS TIV, April 8
Wii
8.25 Pikmin 1
8.25 Nascar (April 7)
10 SW World Stage
18 Excite Bots

[tooviral]

Did I just read that right?! Dirt 1 is going for $10 TIV at EB? Or is that Dirt 2? In which case, I'd be pretty pissed off cuz it was around $25 TIV a month ago.

ya, that was dirt 1 for ps3

[yoda12320]

ya, that was dirt 1 for ps3

Nice gotta find some of these then. :)

[Captain Snazzypants]

ya, that was dirt 1 for ps3


Nice gotta find some of these then. :)

I just bought Dirt 1 (360) at BBV for $4.99 today. Wonder if it qualifies as well...

[yoda12320]

I just bought Dirt 1 (360) at BBV for $4.99 today. Wonder if it qualifies as well...

Highly doubt it usually 360 goes first then ps 3 some how manages to maintain its value. lol

[mng09]

ya, that was dirt 1 for ps3

Nice! Now that is a find - I've never seen it at any BBV's ever though.

[Captain Snazzypants]

FS - April 8th
Uncharted 2 - $38

EB - April 8th
Uncharted 2 - $24

I'd start dumping these at FS asap, seems like price drops are coming across the board - $38 is pretty freaking awesome for Uncharted 2; the previous high TIV I've seen would be $37 at EB, and that was at launch!

Actually, UC2's TIV was $37 or $38 at EB as a Most Wanted title until just last week...

[Zeeno]

Tonight (April 8) at BBV...

Assassin's Creed II (360) - $30
Gears of War 2 (360) - $10

Still the best place for AC2 if you didn't get rid of it at EB last week.

[mng09]

Actually, UC2's TIV was $37 or $38 at EB as a Most Wanted title until just last week...

Ya, I think it's been at $37 from launch until really recently - with price drops on Amazon.ca and other retailers, I'd expect it to continue plummeting. I just thought the $38 at FS offered right now is pretty good.

[tooviral]

Nice! Now that is a find - I've never seen it at any BBV's ever though.

Grid for PS3 is $14 if you can find it, 360 version is also over $8 if I recall. PS3 titles tend to retain higher values longer than X360

[domo325]

Other tivs at EB today..

Saints Row 2 ps3 - $4

My Sims Part wii - $7

[Arloskay]

Nice! Now that is a find - I've never seen it at any BBV's ever though.

I picked one up earlier in the week from BBV for $4.99. No manual though.

[yoda12320]

Tonight (April 8) at BBV...

Assassin's Creed II (360) - $30
Gears of War 2 (360) - $10

Still the best place for AC2 if you didn't get rid of it at EB last week.

OMG GoW 2 rised from the ashes lol.

[kimbot]

omg gow 2 rised from the ashes lol.

bbv....

[Xeerochild]

OMG GoW 2 rised from the ashes lol.

BBV!

I almost associate every $10 TIV with BBV now. It looks to be their trademark, just like how EB loves to end in $0.05 lol.

[yoda12320]

BBV!

I almost associate every $10 TIV with BBV now. It looks to be their trademark, just like how EB loves to end in $0.05 lol.

Ya saw nice to see its worth atleast $10.00 lol.

[NoodleCup]

Quick question, is there no other way to check how much money you have on a BBV gift card other than doing it in store? I was kinda hoping it would be like EB's Edge cards where you can check them online...

[La Fleur]

Ya hopefully it better not be bobs home video lol. if you know what I mean lol.

Back in the 70s maybe . . . but today, Raja's Video would be more fitting.

[La Fleur]

Quick question, is there no other way to check how much money you have on a BBV gift card other than doing it in store? I was kinda hoping it would be like EB's Edge cards where you can check them online...

I think there's a number you can call . . . on the back . . . but, yea, you don't know how many times I've ran into this problem and wished there was an easier way to know what you have.

[yoda12320]

Back in the 70s maybe . . . but today, Raja's Video would be more fitting.

Yes lol big bang theory lol

[grappos13]

couple more eb trade values

PS3

Darkvoid $10
Dirt $10
Lego Indiana Jones $14.XX
Harry potter OOTP $9.XX

Wii

Wacky Races $12.XX

X360

Sid Miers civilization $eligible can't remember

Darkvoid is kinda dissappointing but so was the game, dirt and lego surprised me though

game is $20 new starting today (friday) at FS... might get it for collection even if it sucks real bad lol... pm it for bestbuy maybe..



Nice gotta find some of these then. :)

i need dirt 1 for my collection of more rare ps3 games... so give it to me to keep! :)

[La Fleur]

Perused tivs.ca for the first time in a while . . . either very outdated or these games haven't been checked in a while, so I might be repeating known info, but here are some long dormant tivs from FS, all which have bottomed out:


FS

Fallout 3 PS3 - $8 - last update was Dec. when it qualified
Damnation PS3 - $8 - last update Aug. when it qualified

As you can tell, lots of misleading info on tivs.ca due to being outdated. Best thing to do is check the tiv on tivs.ca - if it's anywhere from 18 down, it could be less than $9 by this point. I decided to check most of the common games from the $9 to $18 range to see what still qualifies for the trading deals. About 75% no longer work. Here's a laundry list of PS3 titles that no longer qualify - they are anywhere from $3 to $8.40 at this point - despite showing otherwise on tivs.ca Apologies if I mess any up, I'm going from memory:

under $9

WWE 09
Saints Row 2
Street Fighter 4
Soul Calibur 4
Tomb Raider Underworld
NFS Undercover
Godfather 2
Baja 1000
Saboteur
C and C: RA3
Armored Core 4
NBA Live 09
MLB 08

Will post more tomorrow, including wii, 360 games

[witenite]

Is BBV still running that program where most games traded in are $10 ?
if so when does it end?

[Parth]

^ Yes they are. No idea when it ends.

[yoda12320]

game is $20 new starting today (friday) at FS... might get it for collection even if it sucks real bad lol... pm it for bestbuy maybe..




i need dirt 1 for my collection of more rare ps3 games... so give it to me to keep! :)

I'll try lol.

[trackercowe]

Yeah tivs is definitely on its last last days. Must be because most people fear reprisal from any watchdogs. Plus there are way too many fish in the sea then there used to be in terms of traders.

Here is a list of games with trade in values below $9 at Futureshop:
Fear 2
RFG
Killzone 2
Ratchet and Clank ToD
Star Wars FU
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Silen Hill Homecoming
X-Men Origins Wolverine
Eternal Sonata
Fuel
Civilization Revolution
Farcry 2
Soul Calibur 4
Raiden Fighters Aces
Quantum of Solace
Chronicles of Riddick (360)
Ace Combat 6
Harry Potter OotP
GTA 4
Tales of Vesperia
House of the Dead Overkill
Tiger Woods 09 (Wii)
Fifa Soccer 09 (Wii)

Most were around the $5-$8 mark.

[Wandering Foodie]

EBGames Apr 8
inFamous $12

[NumberOne1*]

Gamestop April 8th
360 - Overlord 2 $11.75
360 - HP Half Blood Prince $11.75
360 - Call of Duty: WAW $1.50

These were quoted over the phone, so am unsure if correct as they sound off

[yoda12320]

Gamestop April 8th
360 - Overlord 2 $11.75
360 - HP Half Blood Prince $11.75
360 - Call of Duty: WAW $1.50

These were quoted over the phone, so am unsure if correct as they sound off

360 Overlord 2 is on sale at gameaccess if those are correct and if anyones interested just for today 04/09/10

[dtp11]

360 Overlord 2 is on sale at gameaccess if those are correct and if anyones interested just for today 04/09/10sold out

[BigJonsson]

EB TIVs from today (360)

NHL 10 - 20
Mass Effect 2 - 40
Modern Warfare 2 - 30

[sweetvar26]

Hey just realized BestBuy has a tradein estimator

does anyone know if the quote you get for games is up to date?

http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/calculators.cfm

I'm pretty sure that is only for BestBuy.com.

[TripleQ]

under $9

WWE 09
Saints Row 2
Street Fighter 4
Soul Calibur 4
Tomb Raider Underworld
NFS Undercover
Godfather 2
Baja 1000
Saboteur
C and C: RA3
Armored Core 4
NBA Live 09
MLB 08

Will post more tomorrow, including wii, 360 games




Here is a list of games with trade in values below $9 at Futureshop:
Fear 2
RFG
Killzone 2
Ratchet and Clank ToD
Star Wars FU
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Silen Hill Homecoming
X-Men Origins Wolverine
Eternal Sonata
Fuel
Civilization Revolution
Farcry 2
Soul Calibur 4
Raiden Fighters Aces
Quantum of Solace
Chronicles of Riddick (360)
Ace Combat 6
Harry Potter OotP
GTA 4
Tales of Vesperia
House of the Dead Overkill
Tiger Woods 09 (Wii)
Fifa Soccer 09 (Wii)

Most were around the $5-$8 mark.

I guess I'll just update them all to $8 for now.. I suppose when they're that low all that really matters is if it's above/below the threshold.

[Thechaosofcyllan]

FS tivs:

(as of last night)
Wii- Cooking Mamas World Tour $5
xbox 360- Star Wars Lego $2

[KenshinMofo]

can anyone recommend any 2 games i can get for cheap that qualifies for t3 at eb? lol i only found one game at walmart...=__="

[yoda12320]

sold out

Dam that was fast guess 9.72 was enough to clear stock.

[whoiam]

I call EB for two games that I saw at BBV at a reasonnable price to know if they pass the tivs test.

Monster vs alliens ps3......4$

Star wars clone wars ps3......7,50$

[fudge_u]

FS TIVs

Street Fighter IV(PS3) - $8
UFC 2009 Undisputed(PS3) - $7

Really wanted to trade-in for Avatar too... oh well.:(

WG

[La Fleur]

I guess I'll just update them all to $8 for now.. I suppose when they're that low all that really matters is if it's above/below the threshold.

Thanks TripQ . . . I would update tivs myself like I used to, but this way I know someone credible is updating it AND the casuals/non tivs.ca members can see the values here and not complain later they thought it was over $9.

Basically, if it's anywhere from $3-8 is not much of a difference, so that's why I just checked to see if it was higher than $9.

[La Fleur]

Gamestop April 8th
360 - Overlord 2 $11.75
360 - HP Half Blood Prince $11.75
360 - Call of Duty: WAW $1.50

These were quoted over the phone, so am unsure if correct as they sound off

World at War seems wrong - it's on the Most Wanted list and someone reported the other day it was at least 8. Maybe it's now 11.50? Missed a one perhaps? Anyway, I think this might be the last month WAW is above $8 for a long time/possibly ever.

[convoluted]

BBV

Saboteur dead. They wouldn't even accept the game saying it was from HO. There weren't too many copies in store either.

RP
Saboteur $26.xx instead. Not too bad since BBV is down.

[yoda12320]

sold out


BBV

Saboteur dead. They wouldn't even accept the game saying it was from HO. There weren't too many copies in store either.

RP
Saboteur $26.xx instead. Not too bad since BBV is down.

Well that ends the BBV credit runs lol.

[Captain Snazzypants]

BBV

Saboteur dead. They wouldn't even accept the game saying it was from HO. There weren't too many copies in store either.

RP
Saboteur $26.xx instead. Not too bad since BBV is down.


Well that ends the BBV credit runs lol.

I just called my local BBV and they quoted me $30 over the phone. Gonna get 2 used at EB - one to keep, the other to pay for it :twisted:

[yoda12320]

I just called my local BBV and they quoted me $30 over the phone. Gonna get 2 used at EB - one to keep, the other to pay for it :twisted:

Lucky YMMV guess their still updating the stores though probbally a memo went out the not allow anymore sabetour trade ins lol.

[Wildarm]

TIVs - April 9th

BB

Bioshock 2(PS3) - $40
LBP - GOTY(PS3) - $27
AvP(PS3) - $30
Red Steel 2(Wii) - $26

EB

Bioshock 2(PS3) - $2x ($22 I think)
LBP - GOTY(PS3) - $7
AvP(PS3) - $35
Call of Duty 3(Wii) - $7

[mng09]

can anyone recommend any 2 games i can get for cheap that qualifies for t3 at eb? lol i only found one game at walmart...=__="

how about you share first, then we'll share too?

[hellothere]

I just called my local BBV and they quoted me $30 over the phone. Gonna get 2 used at EB - one to keep, the other to pay for it :twisted:

Any suggestions on moving credits from BBV to EB? I've been to 6/7 stores and the overall selection is always very limited - and none of them has the $5/10 games you guys mentioned here... :(



TIVs - April 9th
BB
LBP - GOTY(PS3) - $27


EB is selling this $28 used and $25 with edge discount, so you pretty much get to play the game for free! :)

EB Apr 8 TIV
PS3 Batman: Arkham Asylum $18
The CSR said the price will drop soon because the GOTY edition is coming out...

[La Fleur]

BBV

Saboteur dead. They wouldn't even accept the game saying it was from HO. There weren't too many copies in store either.

RP
Saboteur $26.xx instead. Not too bad since BBV is down.

I wonder if they'll still honour the T2 and 9.99 with Sabo as one of the titles. I gotta get rid of this game ASAP. Although this is a terrible deal at BBV, I can always put it down on a future GG game. I just hate how BBV never has any indications of when their promos end, making it always up to the discretion of the stores to say "yea, this deal is done." Aside from bombarding them with turds, I really can't say I'll miss BBV if they go out of business. They are a pretty awfully-run business, at least here in Canada.

[Xeerochild]

EB is selling this $28 used and $25 with edge discount, so you pretty much get to play the game for free! :)

$27 TIV is from BB...

[Wildarm]

I wonder if they'll still honour the T2 and 9.99 with Sabo as one of the titles. I gotta get rid of this game ASAP. Although this is a terrible deal at BBV, I can always put it down on a future GG game. I just hate how BBV never has any indications of when their promos end, making it always up to the discretion of the stores to say "yea, this deal is done." Aside from bombarding them with turds, I really can't say I'll miss BBV if they go out of business. They are a pretty awfully-run business, at least here in Canada.

I tried to run the numbers again on the BBV T2+$9.99 promo and it still doesn't seem worthwhile. Here's the best I can do ATM:

Saboteur(PS3) - $13.50 credit at EB /w edge
Dark Void(PS3) - $20.30(inc. tax) PM FS at BB
+19 BBV Credit($9.99+tax)

Gets you any new game...still pretty weak unless you can't find any $10 T2/T3 EB titles in your area.

I suspect DV will drop to $15 used at EB since everyone is dropping the new price to $20. That would make it $27 EB credit + $19 BBV credit for any new game at BBV. Still a bit meh...The $9.99 plus full price tax always kills it.

[La Fleur]

I tried to run the numbers again on the BBV T2+$9.99 promo and it still doesn't seem worthwhile. Here's the best I can do ATM:

Saboteur(PS3) - $13.50 credit at EB /w edge
Dark Void(PS3) - $20.30(inc. tax) PM FS at BB
+19 BBV Credit($9.99+tax)

Gets you any new game...still pretty weak unless you can't find any $10 T2/T3 EB titles in your area.

I suspect DV will drop to $15 used at EB since everyone is dropping the new price to $20. That would make it $27 EB credit + $19 BBV credit for any new game at BBV. Still a bit meh...The $9.99 plus full price tax always kills it.

Wait, it's 19.99 BBV credit? How's that work? They bump the 2 games up to 20 instead . . .

I figured if you put it on a GG game that's 69.99, you could get away with trading 2 games that are $20-ish and 11.29 and recoup your initial investment in edge credit to pretty much break even. I got Sabo when it was $40 and haven't played it, so I just wanted to trade it somewhere so I could break even. Considering it's worth nothing at FS, EB, and BB, I figured BBV T2 and 9.99 was the next best. But, now you're saying it's 19.99?

Is Sabo on the T2 at RP? I didnt see it, but I just want to get rid of this damn turd somewhere. Makes me regret picking up Metro 2033 and Just Cause, since all single player games seem to tank in price real quick unless it involves Mario.

[Migger]

Considering it's worth nothing at FS, EB, and BB, I figured BBV T2 and 9.99 was the next best. But, now you're saying it's 19.99?

The issue with BBV's T2 deal is that the customer is responsible for paying the tax of the ENTIRE GAME and not just the leftover $9.99... so a game that's $69.99 will have a tax of ~10 bucks... I think that's where he's getting the $19.99 ($9.99 + tax for the MSRP of the game)

[1-anh]

$27 TIV is from BB...

Seem's like a decent way to transfer EB credit to BB or FS though. Except on the EB website it just says that the regular edition is $28 ~ $25 w/ Edge card which trades in at $24 @ either FS or BB. So its almost a 1:1 credit ratio.

[OOG FunK]

anyone have an idea what Call of Juarez tiv is for the PS3 @ FS?

[Captain Snazzypants]

The issue with BBV's T2 deal is that the customer is responsible for paying the tax of the ENTIRE GAME and not just the leftover $9.99... so a game that's $69.99 will have a tax of ~10 bucks... I think that's where he's getting the $19.99 ($9.99 + tax for the MSRP of the game)

That can't be right. No way they could say T2 + $9.99 when it is actually T2 + $9.99 + tax on $69.99
There would be riots in the streets :twisted:

[Avenger]

Star Wars Heroes of the Republic PS3 - $17 at Futureshop
Saboteur PS3 - $30 at Blockbuster, accepted it no problems.

[Parth]

That can't be right. No way they could say T2 + $9.99 when it is actually T2 + $9.99 + tax on $69.99
There would be riots in the streets :twisted:
Well that would require people wanting to take advantage of the deal. And as there are none, no riot shall be seen.

[Migger]

That can't be right. No way they could say T2 + $9.99 when it is actually T2 + $9.99 + tax on $69.99
There would be riots in the streets :twisted:

If you read the fine print, it says:


Customer responsible for taxes applicable to retail price of product before trade transactions.

Pretty crappy deal because of that caveat - I just hope people aren't suckered into doing it...

[La Fleur]

Well that would require people wanting to take advantage of the deal. And as there are none, no riot shall be seen.

I may try doing it and see what happens - if they make me pay $20, I'll just take my games back and walk away. I saw that caveat at the bottom as well - very misleading, but they do point it out, so I don't know how much leeway the cutomer has. Doesn't make any sense at all - but, then again I'm not the one going out of business, so who am I to argue!

[Migger]

I may try doing it and see what happens - if they make me pay $20, I'll just take my games back and walk away. I saw that caveat at the bottom as well - very misleading, but they do point it out, so I don't know how much leeway the cutomer has. Doesn't make any sense at all - but, then again I'm not the one going out of business, so who am I to argue!

Yeah, its worth a try if you already have the games and don't plan on keeping them. You might stumble across a CSR who doesn't know the ins and outs of this promo.

[KenshinMofo]

how about you share first, then we'll share too?

got gi joe ds for 10 bucks at walmart, everyone knows lol...its still worth about 12 bucks at eb

[punishment]

Eb tiv update time

ufc undisputed 360: 6.50.
Gh smash hits 360 15.00
sonic unleashed 360 14.00
locoroco 2 psp 2.00

PowerTraded for ssf4. Got 11.26 back on the edge card.

Curious notes: locoroco qualified in the system for the pt, this bumped it to $3.

Also, chick at another eb yesterday indeed lied about sonic saying it was 4. The chick at the eb I took the games to was a sweetheart btw. This may become my new regular eb. Great csrs.

[TheAlgebraist]

FS

Uncharted 2 (PS3) $38
R&C:CiT(PS3) >$20
Animal Crossing (Wii) >$20

Sorry, don't remember exact values for those.

EB

R&C:CiT(PS3) 17
Animal Crossing (Wii) 17
Disgaea (DS) >8
GI:Joe (DS) >8

They wouldn't let me T2 for anything I wanted so I'm on the lookout for a third cheap qualifier, any suggestions?

[R3B3LYOU5]

FS

Uncharted 2 (PS3) $38
R&C:CiT(PS3) >$20
Animal Crossing (Wii) >$20

Sorry, don't remember exact values for those.

EB

R&C:CiT(PS3) 17
Animal Crossing (Wii) 17
Disgaea (DS) >8
GI:Joe (DS) >8

They wouldn't let me T2 for anything I wanted so I'm on the lookout for a third cheap qualifier, any suggestions?

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri

[yoda12320]

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri

ROFL Good lol.

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

I may try doing it and see what happens - if they make me pay $20, I'll just take my games back and walk away. I saw that caveat at the bottom as well - very misleading, but they do point it out, so I don't know how much leeway the cutomer has. Doesn't make any sense at all - but, then again I'm not the one going out of business, so who am I to argue!

I did it with god of war 3.
Somehow the csr screwed up and ended up giving me a credit of $20 after trading in my games lol.

[La Fleur]

I did it with god of war 3.
Somehow the csr screwed up and ended up giving me a credit of $20 after trading in my games lol.

Hmm . . . either way, seems like $20 is a given with this deal.

[samuelism]

Eb tiv update time

ufc undisputed 360: 6.50.
Gh smash hits 360 15.00
sonic unleashed 360 14.00
locoroco 2 psp 2.00

PowerTraded for ssf4. Got 11.26 back on the edge card.

Curious notes: locoroco qualified in the system for the pt, this bumped it to $3.

Also, chick at another eb yesterday indeed lied about sonic saying it was 4. The chick at the eb I took the games to was a sweetheart btw. This may become my new regular eb. Great csrs.

Which ebgames?

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri
Lmao he's gonna come on here and read about himself and probably never admit it was him

but wow haha he's not shy about doing this hkore stylez. I for one try to be inconspicuous about it for some reason....tho it's hard at walmart. I wanna punch the tard who came up with those value game racks. Like seriously did u have to add in the spring loaded crap?? Just put the games sideways so u can see the name still and it's easy to go thru....but sometime patience pays off. I scored 2x disgaea and 2x gi Joe for ds lol. I still wanna punch him though.

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

Hmm . . . either way, seems like $20 is a given with this deal.
Ya lol I didn't question it at the time cuz I had my wallet out but he gave me the receipts and saud he'd call me when it came in....

That was before I read the fine print. If that's how it works (gst on full price +9.99) it would cost me 13.49 extra (buddy in Alberta where it's just 5% gst). With the list of games they want it's usually not worth it I found as u can usually dump them elsewhere and get it free ( Rogers plus maybe)

[Gamin_Guru]

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri

How'd you get them to PM ? Did you use a flyer or what ?

[kindred_99]

Whoever created those spring-loaded Walmart racks should be shot. I wonder if the people that come up with or approve such displays ever actually spend more than a minute using them. Anyone with half a brain can see that its a flawed device. Just stick the games on a rack like RCSS does, either on their side or facing out. They need to get rid of the dump bins while they're at it. Anything in them gets destroyed and they end up being used as a garbage can by customers walking around the store with products that they don't want to put back where they picked them up from.

[Parth]

Lol, that dudes a noob. Pad and paper? lol

Easier way to go:
- keep a list of T3 titles and their price/location on your cell phone (my BB)
- keep receipts from purchases in your car for PMing purposes
- receipts include store phone number, always keep receipts from stores that you know have atleast 1 copy of whatever game left
- ensure you leave atlaest 1 copy of each game

It is so much easier to pick up titles when you do this.

Protip: PMing used games is much easier than you think

[whadda_dealio]

I did the BBV trade 2 + $9.99 promo last month (when they had Halo Reach as the game on their ad)...and ended up only paying $9.99 + taxes = $11 and change

had to get rid of Brutal Legend for something :cheesygri



That can't be right. No way they could say T2 + $9.99 when it is actually T2 + $9.99 + tax on $69.99
There would be riots in the streets :twisted:

[whadda_dealio]

When you PM using receipts, do you go to Customer Service or straight to the Cashier showing them the receipts?

and...

Are you able to do this if you went to the store the next day ?

tia


Lol, that dudes a noob. Pad and paper? lol

Easier way to go:
- keep a list of T3 titles and their price/location on your cell phone (my BB)
- keep receipts from purchases in your car for PMing purposes
- receipts include store phone number, always keep receipts from stores that you know have atleast 1 copy of whatever game left
- ensure you leave atlaest 1 copy of each game

It is so much easier to pick up titles when you do this.

Protip: PMing used games is much easier than you think

[Captain Snazzypants]

Whoever created those spring-loaded Walmart racks should be shot. I wonder if the people that come up with or approve such displays ever actually spend more than a minute using them. Anyone with half a brain can see that its a flawed device. Just stick the games on a rack like RCSS does, either on their side or facing out. They need to get rid of the dump bins while they're at it. Anything in them gets destroyed and they end up being used as a garbage can by customers walking around the store with products that they don't want to put back where they picked them up from.

It's the psychology of the 'bargain bin'. People (of Walmart) feel victorious when they rummage through those piles and find something they want at a discount. They are there for a reason...

The spring-loaded racks work great but only when it is the same game slotted in front to back. Since every monkey (of Walmart) can grab and restack as they see fit, they become an impossible mess...

[Gamin_Guru]

Lol, that dudes a noob. Pad and paper? lol

Easier way to go:
- keep a list of T3 titles and their price/location on your cell phone (my BB)
- keep receipts from purchases in your car for PMing purposes
- receipts include store phone number, always keep receipts from stores that you know have atleast 1 copy of whatever game left
- ensure you leave atlaest 1 copy of each game

It is so much easier to pick up titles when you do this.

Protip: PMing used games is much easier than you think

I always have a hard time PMing anything. Every store tries to make a BS excuse

[urir10]

Call Of Duty MW2 (360) $25 at EB

[kindred_99]

It's the psychology of the 'bargain bin'. People (of Walmart) feel victorious when they rummage through those piles and find something they want at a discount. They are there for a reason...

The spring-loaded racks work great but only when it is the same game slotted in front to back. Since every monkey (of Walmart) can grab and restack as they see fit, they become an impossible mess...

I understand the psychology of the bargain bin. The deeper they have to deal, the better they think the deal will be. Unfortunately most of the stuff in there ends up destroyed.

[punishment]

Which ebgames?

Clareview.

[easterclause]

Call Of Duty MW2 (360) $25 at EB

DAMMMMMMMMMMMMN ....well it's a bad game. I rented it again for a weekend a while back, hadn't improved.

[ESO]

EB TIV's April 9, 2010

My Sims Party Wii = $7
My Sims Kingdom Wii = $7
Gunniess Book of World Records Wii = $7
Mushroom Men Wii = $16.25 or $16.50

All 9.98 clearance games at Staples.

[trackercowe]

Man, people seem to be getting pretty desperate to find games with $8+ values. I for one don't even bother with $10 titles unless I can use credit on them.

Btw, does anyone remember when EB had their month of sales last year? Was it in May, or June? Need to built up credit again in advance.

[mkay]

Anybody knows the TIV for Just Cause 2 (X360)

[zelonga]

I did the BBV trade 2 + $9.99 promo last month (when they had Halo Reach as the game on their ad)...and ended up only paying $9.99 + taxes = $11 and change

had to get rid of Brutal Legend for something :cheesygri

lol i got lucky at bbv once
i traded in dragon age 360($24) and brutal legend 360($14) for the t2 +9.99 for battlefield bad company 2 360. but for some reason the guy counted the credit and then gave the $55 discount and took the 9.99 from the credit. so i ended up leaving thestore with battlefield bc2 and 27.01 credit xD

[Geoshadow]

April 9 at EB

Did a T3 with
G.I. Joe DS
Riddick Ps3
Infamous Ps3

[froompy]

Traded Sabo-***** to BBV for $30.00 no problem.
PM me if you want the code for the topless dancers as I think it might still work

[braveblade]

Question: I have a copy of uncharted 2 which is no longer on EB's MW list. I want to get FIFA WC 2010. What's the best move to convert uncharted 2 (plus some cash or games of course) into WC 2010? Thx!

[kupopo]

1st time contributing....
EB games
Afro samurai ps3 - 9.25
Trauma Centre new blood wii - 9
Igor wii - 8.25
Space chimps wii 17.25 (not sure if I heard that right... but it qualifies for sure)

[yoda12320]

1st time contributing....
EB games
Afro samurai ps3 - 9.25
Trauma Centre new blood wii - 9
Igor wii - 8.25
Space chimps wii 17.25 (not sure if I heard that right... but it qualifies for sure)

LOL Space Chumps= EB Games lol.

[fightbriz]

is Drawn to Life Wii and TMNT Smashup Wii above $8 still?

[easterclause]

Here's a new (******) one:

RP

FF13 360 - 26.50.

FS was offering 45 at the end of March, I may try there tomorrow instead.

[zeeyah]

is Drawn to Life Wii and TMNT Smashup Wii above $8 still?

for eb?

TMNT should be $7. Drawn to life should still be ~$10. dont quote me tho

[Nothing_man13]

Rogers Plus

Metro 2033 X360 $35
Bayonetta X360 $26

I hope Best Buy is still giving $40 for Bayonetta...

[yoda12320]

Anyone know EB Tiv for Excite Bots Truck Racing Wii b/c 14.99 new at rogers video.

[givememoney]

1st time contributing....
EB games
Afro samurai ps3 - 9.25
Trauma Centre new blood wii - 9
Igor wii - 8.25
Space chimps wii 17.25 (not sure if I heard that right... but it qualifies for sure)

You heard it right...same TIV yesterday. Bought it used from BB for 7.99.

[yoda12320]

You heard it right...same TIV yesterday. Bought it used from BB for 7.99.

Wow space chumps must be in demand lol.

[sjp]

Those types of disney/animation movie tie-in games usually have staying power, especially for the Wii. They are great sellers for kids. My nephews eat them up. Would explain their TIV.



Quick question: I have some eb gift cards but the pin code part hasn't been scratched off. Am I allowed to scrathc it off so I can check how much is on them online? I have no problem checking the edge cards online sicne the code is already scratched off but I haven't used the gift cards (they were from GG and a present). Don't want to invalidate them.

[Xeerochild]

Quick question: I have some eb gift cards but the pin code part hasn't been scratched off. Am I allowed to scrathc it off so I can check how much is on them online? I have no problem checking the edge cards online sicne the code is already scratched off but I haven't used the gift cards (they were from GG and a present). Don't want to invalidate them.

Scratching the code off doesn't invalidate the card. It's just there as a security measure when you pick up a GC or EDGE; it's to show that no one else has access to the balance.

[stulec52]

Anyone know if Saboteur is still valid for any T2/3 deals anywhere ?
If not, where giving good tiv as of today?

Thanks!

[Parth]

When you PM using receipts, do you go to Customer Service or straight to the Cashier showing them the receipts?

and...

Are you able to do this if you went to the store the next day ?
I always go straight to the cashier. If they have a problem, they go to customer service. Lines are shorter at the cash so its way better to do that.

Also, ideally you want the receipt from the same day. But that is rarely possible. It doesn't matter when the receipt is from. What is important is the game is the same price that same day. They will call and ask if they want to.

So you gotta watch out if you want to PM a used game. Like for example, let's say you go to BBV and see you two copies of fable 2 for 14.99. Buy 1, leave the other. Go to FS/BB and PM it. Make sure there is always atleast 1 copy left at whatever store the receipt is from. If there isn't, you're SOL.


I always have a hard time PMing anything. Every store tries to make a BS excuse
Make sure you are very firm with them. Don't accept their BS excuses. Also don't try to PM 17 copies at once. Never do more than 2 or 3. If the item you want to PM is in stock and still at the same price wherever you're PMing, they have absolutely no reason to deny you. So don't let them.

[kupopo]

You heard it right...same TIV yesterday. Bought it used from BB for 7.99.

Ok, guess I wasn't hearing things, lol.
But the TIVS.ca site is showing $8.75... thats why I was surprised.

[ESO]

Ok, guess I wasn't hearing things, lol.
But the TIVS.ca site is showing $8.75... thats why I was surprised.

The EB CSR explained to me there are 2 versions of Space Chimps:

1) One regular version for $8.75 TIV
2) Second version with extra content (Bonus disc?) for $17.25 TIV

She mention most of the version out in stores are the regular version.

[civicb]

April 9 eb tivs

all psp
-final fantasy crisis core $10
-gran turimo $16.5
-digease2 $12.5

another RDR...

[kupopo]

The EB CSR explained to me there are 2 versions of Space Chimps:

1) One regular version for $8.75 TIV
2) Second version with extra content (Bonus disc?) for $17.25 TIV

She mention most of the version out in stores are the regular version.

Ah, I see.... I got that from Pickering's Roger Plus buy 1 get 1 closing sale. The game doesn't look very special, only 1 disc... and it was in pretty bad condition.

[yoda12320]

Ah, I see.... I got that from Pickering's Roger Plus buy 1 get 1 closing sale. The game doesn't look very special, only 1 disc... and it was in pretty bad condition.

Ok that makes sense anyway to identify easily bonus disc verisons?

[La Fleur]

EB TIV's April 9, 2010

My Sims Party Wii = $7
My Sims Kingdom Wii = $7
Gunniess Book of World Records Wii = $7
Mushroom Men Wii = $16.25 or $16.50

All 9.98 clearance games at Staples.

Wow, that high for mushroom? I actually want to play that game . . . maybe I can find it for $10 at WM, play it quickly and trade it in . . . anyone play it, is it any good?

[.fess]

EB TIV's April 9, 2010

My Sims Party Wii = $7
My Sims Kingdom Wii = $7
Gunniess Book of World Records Wii = $7
Mushroom Men Wii = $16.25 or $16.50

Fellow RFDers, when you post the TIVs here please update the tivs.ca website as well. Details on how to register and post the tivs are on the first page. I made it a habit the very moment i was allowed to register on that site! Keep on postin'!

[ESO]

Wow, that high for mushroom? I actually want to play that game . . . maybe I can find it for $10 at WM, play it quickly and trade it in . . . anyone play it, is it any good?

Yah I was surprised of the high TIV....I usually call a different store to confirm with the TIV's....

gameplay is alright...action-platform type game....seems easy for younger kids to play

[leadingsimon]

EB Games [April 9th 2010]

GI Joe [DS] - $12
Civilization Revolution [360] - $14

[Psilosin]

Aaaaaaaaagggh I got banned from EB today. :cry: Went to make a trade and was told NO TRADES FOR YOU!

Phew now I can just play the games I have already instead of continuing this addiction...once my revenge is complete... ;)

[TheAlgebraist]

Banned? Did they tell you why? And how long are you banned for?

[La Fleur]

Yah I was surprised of the high TIV....I usually call a different store to confirm with the TIV's....

gameplay is alright...action-platform type game....seems easy for younger kids to play

Right on. I don't mind playing easy games as long as it's enjoyable with some neat characters and environments. Hearkens back to some good ol' platforming days on the nes, snes and N64, before shooters became the soup d'jour.

[FearLess]

tiv EB today 9 april 10 at 18:36pm

quantum solace PS3 3$
curse mountain WII 0.75¢
TMNT smash up WII 7$
shaun white tour WII 7$
GOD OF WAR COLLECTION PS3 9.25$
riddick PS3 8$
castlevania WII 8$
saboteur X360 4$
def jam icon PS3 4$

btw BIOSHOCK 2 for X360 and PS3 is 43.19$ used (with edge card)

[brucedlx]

tiv EB today 9 april 10 at 18:36pm

quantum solace PS3 3$
curse mountain WII 0.75¢
TMNT smash up WII 7$
shaun white tour WII 7$
GOD OF WAR COLLECTION PS3 9.25$
riddick PS3 8$
castlevania WII 8$
saboteur X360 4$
def jam icon PS3 4$

btw BIOSHOCK 2 for X360 and PS3 is 43.19$ used (with edge card)

LOL why are they still offering 7$ for TMNT and Shaun white, but 2$ for GoW2 and Killzone 2? I don't understand.

BTW writing a time using a 24hr clock and saying PM is absolutely redundant...

[Captain Snazzypants]

btw BIOSHOCK 2 for X360 and PS3 is 43.19$ used (with edge card)

Bioshock 2 is $49.99 new (permanent price drop) as is one other AAA title I cannot recall. Definitely keep that in mind before trying a Rogers trade deal to get it - $50 new is not bad.

[ferret4it]

Fellow RFDers, when you post the TIVs here please update the tivs.ca website as well. Details on how to register and post the tivs are on the first page. I made it a habit the very moment i was allowed to register on that site! Keep on postin'!

I'm not sure I agree with the concept of tivs.com. Aren't you just providing an easy reference for hoarders? I find just keeping up with this thread and others enough to be able to obtain current values and info. Why make it easy?
.

[tempta]

Here's a new (******) one:

RP

FF13 360 - 26.50.

FS was offering 45 at the end of March, I may try there tomorrow instead.

ummm, I was at bestbuy yesterday (Friday, Apr 9th) and they quoted me $45

also

Dynasty Warrior 6 - Empire
BB - 15
FS - 5

[easterclause]

ummm, I was at bestbuy yesterday (Friday, Apr 9th) and they quoted me $45

also

Dynasty Warrior 6 - Empire
BB - 15
FS - 5

Ah nice. I think I'll go to FS still though...it's right beside the BB in my area, and the staff are 40x nicer...it's a completely different atmosphere...regular store vs. very corporately driven.

[FearLess]

Bioshock 2 is $49.99 new (permanent price drop) as is one other AAA title I cannot recall. Definitely keep that in mind before trying a Rogers trade deal to get it - $50 new is not bad.

sorry but you are wrong!! 49.99$ bioshock 2 at EB it special price from 8 april to
18 april 2010 only after price return to 69.99$ i saw the add in store at counter

[Chowbacca]

Metal Gear Solid 4 $8.00 at FS

[NumberOne1*]

EB TIV April 9th

Wii - Space Chimps $17.25
Wii - Drawn to Life $10.00
360- Call Of Duty: WAW $1.50 <-- Confirmed In Store :lol:

[La Fleur]

EB TIV April 9th

Wii - Space Chimps $17.25
Wii - Drawn to Life $10.00
360- Call Of Duty: WAW $1.50 <-- Confirmed In Store :lol:

same store as your last post of this tiv? That just doesnt seem right . . .

[NumberOne1*]

Nope first one was called in to the EB by Queen East, this one was checked by scanning games @ Eaton Centre

[kimbot]

$1.50 for WaW sounds right. It was at $2 the past few weeks.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I'm not sure I agree with the concept of tivs.com. Aren't you just providing an easy reference for hoarders? I find just keeping up with this thread and others enough to be able to obtain current values and info. Why make it easy?
.

You know what's easy? Reading this thread and not contributing.

tivs.ca lives and dies on user contributions. neksus hasn't been around for awhile and I think he's the only one who gets complete TIV lists from FS/BB/RP occasionally. Without him the site isn't as useful.

[GraphixDee]

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri

Did this guy have glasses and was wearing a grey sport jacket? I was at BB @ Bay/Dundas 2 wkends ago. Saw this guy with 3-4 pages of print outs.

[.fess]

I'm not sure I agree with the concept of tivs.com. Aren't you just providing an easy reference for hoarders? I find just keeping up with this thread and others enough to be able to obtain current values and info. Why make it easy?
.

Are you serious? I thought the whole purpose of tivs.ca was convenience and ease of use...Also, what if i don't have time to go thru pages and pages of new posts every day? Plus the thread title is "Blockbuster/EBGames/Futureshop - Trade-In-Values (TIV)" which means, from my understanding, that any post that is not in the format "game (console), store, date, TIV value" should go in the shopping discussion thread. <---this post shouldn't be here either :razz:, i.e. not related to TIV thread

[Rhythmic Ray Gun]

Did this guy have glasses and was wearing a grey sport jacket? I was at BB @ Bay/Dundas 2 wkends ago. Saw this guy with 3-4 pages of print outs.

Weird I saw a dude tonight at Wal-mart by the discount games with glasses and about 3-4 printed out pages of games lol. Made me laugh.

[coolman217]

Weird I saw a dude tonight at Wal-mart by the discount games with glasses and about 3-4 printed out pages of games lol. Made me laugh.

sounds like it is the same guy lol.
BB/FS by morning, EB/RP/BB by afternoon, and Walmart/Superstore by night.

That's kinda sad

[Fluid]

sounds like it is the same guy lol.
BB/FS by morning, EB/RP/BB by afternoon, and Walmart/Superstore by night.

That's kinda sad

That's the level many of us RFDers strive for

[dorje]

TIV on April 9th.
BBV
Uncharted 2 $20
LBP GOTY $18
Spiderman 3 $1
The Saboteur 360 (rang in @ $30, i guess their terminal shows the new and used price as well, csr paused and then asked the mod, then didn't accept the trade as they were selling the new one for $19.99)

RP
The Saboteur 360 $26.50,
LBP GOTY $13

BB
LBP GOTY $27
Spiderman 3 $3.50

[La Fleur]

$1.50 for WaW sounds right. It was at $2 the past few weeks.

I would agree . . . if it weren't on the Most Wanted . . . so how does dropping it .50 cents make any sense? This really validates the notion that the Most Wanted clearly has no definable relation to increase in tiv. If that's the case, they should have put all the other $2 games as Most Wanted as well: Gears 2, Killzone 2, Fable 2, etc.

[puzz]

EB tiv today

Carnival Games Wii - $7

[dom11]

EB Tivs
PS3
uncharted 1 9.00
Resistance 2 2.00
God Of War 3 27.50
Heavy Rain 27.50

I just asked for the TIVS didn't trade nothing

[Blacksmoke]

this is strange.....people seem to be getting something like $18 TIV for AC2, yet on Gamestop.ca it's TIV is listed at $35 :confused:

[mng09]

Question: I have a copy of uncharted 2 which is no longer on EB's MW list. I want to get FIFA WC 2010. What's the best move to convert uncharted 2 (plus some cash or games of course) into WC 2010? Thx!

Power Trade at EB - Uncharted 2 right now is $24 at EB, so you'll get $36 in credit. Or, go to FS and trade in for $38, and buy FIFA WC outright.

April 9th EB TIV:
Sixaxis Controller (not Dual Shock 3) - $20

[Geoshadow]

April 10 at RP

Saboteur Ps3 $26.5
Saboteur X360 $26.5 but scratches dropped it to $23.85
Call of Duty WaW X360 $19.75 but scratches dropped it to $17.78
Killzone 2 Ps3 $15
Gears of War 2 $8.25

[zoro69]

Futureshop no longer accepts the kelloggs nintendo coupons. Said they are refusing to reimburse them for them. Would assume bestbuy is the same way.


I bet they got caught taking them for non nintendo games, probably took in piles on the $10 ubisoft games lately.

I gonna be stuck with a bunch as they expire :mad:

Must have happened in the last week as I used them for turtles and shaun white. Though about getting a bunch jsut for the skae of using the coupons by the end of the month, shoudl have done it.

[nvleafs]

Does Best Buy give in-store credit for used games? I went yesterday and asked the guys at the front and they told me to go to EB Games.

[Avenger]

Does Best Buy give in-store credit for used games? I went yesterday and asked the guys at the front and they told me to go to EB Games.

All stores give in-store credit unless you go to some pawn shop or ma and pa place.

[nvleafs]

I know they are supposed to give in-store credit but the guy at the front said they don't even accept used games.

[rambokid]

LittleBigPlanet GOTY Edition $27 @ FS as of April 3, 2010

[La Fleur]

I know they are supposed to give in-store credit but the guy at the front said they don't even accept used games.

Niagra, right? You were probably wearing a Leafs jersey and the rep was a Sabres fan. Roll of the dice.

Or it could be it's on the list of no-trade stores. Check out BestBuy.ca/trade-ins for participating retailers.

[nvleafs]

Niagra, right? You were probably wearing a Leafs jersey and the rep was a Sabres fan. Roll of the dice.

Or it could be it's on the list of no-trade stores. Check out BestBuy.ca/trade-ins for participating retailers.

Funny thing is that I was wearing my Leafs hat... St. Catharines is listed as a participating store, I'll call later to see what they say.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/trade-in.aspx

EDIT: Trade-in values change regularly. Trade-in must be in working condition and include boxes. No duplicate titles accepted. No dealers please. See in-store for details. Trade-in credit can only be used for games in Calgary stores. Trade-in program may not be available in all stores.

Just saw that at the bottom.

[ESO]

EB TIV'S April 10, 2010

Castlevania Judgement Wii = $9.00
Mushroom Men Wii = $16.25
inFamous PS3 = $12.00

Harry Potter: The Half-Blood Prince PSP = $15.00
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles PSP = $7.00
Pursuit Force: Extreme Judgement PSP = $5.00
Silent Hill: Origins PSP = $2.00

All PSP games are 9.99 at Costco

[chaingunsofdoom]

EB TIVS today:
Igor wii $8.25 still
Castlevania wii $8 sill

If you head to TRU these are both $9.99 and with their sale, one is half price.

[undacova]

Funny thing is that I was wearing my Leafs hat... St. Catharines is listed as a participating store, I'll call later to see what they say.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/trade-in.aspx

EDIT: Trade-in values change regularly. Trade-in must be in working condition and include boxes. No duplicate titles accepted. No dealers please. See in-store for details. Trade-in credit can only be used for games in Calgary stores. Trade-in program may not be available in all stores.

Just saw that at the bottom.


that's just for Calgary cause they have a law where if you trade a used game you have to get a used game back, so 1 for 1

doesn't apply to rest of Canada

[chaingunsofdoom]

If you're at Staples looking for some $9.99 titles for EB, the "Elebits: Adventures of Kai and Zero" DS game is worth $9 at EB. There were some other $9.99 DS games like Honeycomb Beat and Magician...something-or-other (by Konami) but I didn't want to press my luck with those ones.

As previously reported, Mushroom Men wii is worth over 16 @ EB still as of earlier today.

[Grouper]

Go to best buy and price match space chimps with the Real Canadian Superstore for $9.98. I just did it at BB Eaton Centre with no problem.

I happened to run into a lurker from the forums actually whos ideas I copied to get the price match'd game. He seemed hardcore about his turd-hunting, had a gigantic list, phone numbers for price-matchable stores, pad paper and everything haha. Convinced him to sign up and start posting on the forums ! :cheesygri

That's me. I had a lengthy post written, but it got deleted when I timed out so here's the short version.

CSR didn't even bother to verify when we PMed Space Chimps, as it was on clearance at their store. We talked while the CSR was verifying our CSI Deadly Intent PM. We didn't get as it he said it was OOS in Toronto and Mississauga.

Pen and paper is faster when you don't have a smart phone. Good price matching locations are on speed dial.

I've never been downtown on the weekends and I wasn't at a WM last night.


Bought one of each Saboteur. 14.99/17.99 - 10% at EB. Traded both in at BBV for $30 each. Confirmed AC2 PS3 is still $30 at BBV.

[stulec52]

EB TIVS today:
Igor wii $8.25 still
Castlevania wii $8 sill

If you head to TRU these are both $9.99 and with their sale, one is half price.

'scuse my ignorance, but what's TRU ?
you can PM me if you prefer....:o

[BUFFAR]

'scuse my ignorance, but what's TRU ?
you can PM me if you prefer....:o

Toys R Us

[domo325]

lol.

Back on topic. Tivs today at EB..
Okami wii - $15
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles wii - $11

Tivs at BBV
Wii Play - $0 (lol)

[yoda12320]

lol.

Back on topic. Tivs today at EB..
Okami wii - $15
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles wii - $11

Tivs at BBV
Wii Play - $0 (lol)

I'd keep wii play if you have a wii decent fun lol.

[baconape]

power traded dantes for 40.00 +50% = 60.00 and got 15.00 credit back (ymmv) to eb for pre order of ssf4


starwars clone wars for 360 is 7.00

narnia prince casbian for wii is 9.00
house of the dead overture worked for t3 (dunno the $)
rockband 2 for 360 was 16ish

t3 for allenwake

bought deadly premonition with 15.00 cred and 7.00 from starwars , pick this game up it is so horrible that its good and for 24. new its like a david lynch movie
come on easterclause i know you want to....

[yoda12320]

power traded dantes for 40.00 +50% = 60.00 and got 15.00 credit back (ymmv) to eb for pre order of ssf4


starwars clone wars for 360 is 7.00

narnia prince casbian for wii is 9.00
house of the dead overture worked for t3 (dunno the $)
rockband 2 for 360 was 16ish

t3 for allenwake

bought deadly premonition with 15.00 cred and 7.00 from starwars , pick this game up it is so horrible that its good and for 24. new its like a david lynch movie
come on easterclause i know you want to....

haha could have gotten 17 for star wars clone wars and gawd its so bad its hardly worth the time to play for dealy prementions lol.

[minuterice]

not sure of tivs but worked for trade 3

brunswick bowling wii
mysims wii
dirt ps3

all 4.99 at bbv

[Xeerochild]

not sure of tivs but worked for trade 3

brunswick bowling wii
mysims wii
dirt ps3

all 4.99 at bbv

DiRt worked? That game is pretty old, that's surprising.

[yoda12320]

not sure of tivs but worked for trade 3

brunswick bowling wii
mysims wii
dirt ps3

all 4.99 at bbv

Huge YMMV on those lol.

[baconape]

haha could have gotten 17 for star wars clone wars and gawd its so bad its hardly worth the time to play for dealy prementions lol.

ive played worst (700+ points on jumper)
but deadly premonitions dialog and random references is worth playing for a laugh

[yoda12320]

ive played worst (700+ points on jumper)
but deadly premonitions dialog and random references is worth playing for a laugh

Ya will play it but still not worth 24.99 lol probbally 14.99 and under is more like it should be priced for bargian bins lol.

[minuterice]

Huge YMMV on those lol.

what parts ymmv? all qualify and all are 4.99 used at bbv?

[minuterice]

DiRt worked? That game is pretty old, that's surprising.

ya its been working all week. i was a little surprised too, plus its like 10 or something so its decent amount.

[yoda12320]

what parts ymmv? all qualify and all are 4.99 used at bbv?

Aviablity is gonna be limited thats why.

[dchabby]

bbv
rock revolution ps3 and xbox $10
can be bought at bb for $2.50 (50% off clearance games in burlington but ymmv)

[minuterice]

Aviablity is gonna be limited thats why.

Saying "huge ymmv "makes it sound like the provided info is not 100%. Everyone already knows used games are ymmv.

[chaingunsofdoom]

EB:
Mushroom Men DS - $8.75

This game is also @ TRU in the $9.99 rack, which, as I posted earlier is Buy 1 get 50% off the second currently.

If your store has Igor and Castlevania Wii, you're set for a T3. :)

[yoda12320]

Saying "huge ymmv "makes it sound like the provided info is not 100%. Everyone already knows used games are ymmv.

Sorry mean that aviablity is limited and ya I know info is correct just saying its not gonna be an easily aviable turd lol sorry for confusion.

[Captain Snazzypants]

April 10th
Modern Warfare 2 (PS3)

BBV - $22
Future Shop - $39

Picked up 2 copies of MGS4 LE at FS with the trade + $6...

[Wildarm]

TIVs @ EB April 10

Wii:

Wall-E - $12
Space Chimps - $17.50
Harry Potter: OOTP - $12
My Sims - $12
Farcry Vengance - $7

360:

Dynasty Warriors 6 - $14.50

DS:

GI Joe: ROC - $12

PSP:

Hanna Montanna: RTS - $12

[.fess]

Wii:
Wall-E - $12
Space Chimps - $17.50
Harry Potter: OOTP - $12
My Sims - $12
Farcry Vengance - $7
360:
Dynasty Warriors 6 - $14.50
DS:
GI Joe: ROC - $12
PSP:
Hanna Montanna: RTS - $12

tivs.ca updated

[mini kangaroo]

april 10th, GI Joe ps3, over 10, can be used for T3 (EB)

[mini kangaroo]

april 10th, GI Joe ps3, over 10, can be used for T3 (EB)

forgot to add, londondrugs has it for 10 bucks, could be ymmv though

[La Fleur]

These are some of the sub-9 360 games at FS that are now dead in the water:

-Fable 2
-Midnight Club LA regular edition
-SH: Homecoming
-Godfather 2
-Soul Calibur 4
-Pure
-Fuel
-Saboteur
-Eat Lead
-Afro Sam
-skate 2
-Sega Rally
-NBA Live 09
-RFG: Guerilla
-Street fighter
-Damnation
-Brutal Legend
-Armored Core 4
-Bionic Commando

Most of these games were severely outdated on tivs.ca, so this post is mainly helpful for newbs or people with short term memory loss. All of these should have been dead for quite some time, mainly due to price drops at MSRP, sequels, or being bundled (Fable, Pure).

[Xeerochild]

Funny to see games like Space Chimps and the various G.I. Joes be over $8, but not games like Killzone 2/Resistance 2/Gears of War 2. I don't care how many copies of those games you have, I'd rather have my shelves full of those games than Space Chimps...

BBV 04/10/2010
[PS3] Call of Duty World at War $10

[yoda12320]

Funny to see games like Space Chimps and the various G.I. Joes be over $8, but not games like Killzone 2/Resistance 2/Gears of War 2. I don't care how many copies of those games you have, I'd rather have my shelves full of those games than Space Chimps...

BBV 04/10/2010
[PS3] Call of Duty World at War $10

LOL ya then who would buy it since everyone has 2 or 3 copies by now lol.

[hermit1988]

Funny to see games like Space Chimps and the various G.I. Joes be over $8, but not games like Killzone 2/Resistance 2/Gears of War 2. I don't care how many copies of those games you have, I'd rather have my shelves full of those games than Space Chimps...

BBV 04/10/2010
[PS3] Call of Duty World at War $10

Apparently, EB uses the number of the used game in stock as the only approach to consider valuable stocks or non-valuable stocks. Supply and demand is the only rule. lol

[chaingunsofdoom]

Oh keepers of tivs.ca...

I've updated some values today on the site, but how does one add a game title to the list?

Missing titles (I'm sure there are others...):
DS - Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero
DS - Transformers ROTF Autobots
DS - Transformers ROTF Decepticons
Wii - Transformers ROTF
Wii - Star Wars Clone Wars Republic Heroes

[La Fleur]

It's interesting to see how despite people wanting to use credit to pay for tradeable games, many places like BBV, RP, EB and FS quickly become dry either due to stock or because they're now quicker at updating tivs. Most of the turds coming from these places are usually items that go on sale new (TMNT, Shaun White, GH Smash Hits, AC2) so the window is slightly larger than normal, but small enough to render it useless beyond a few days. Instead, most of the turds I see people using are coming from places where credit is not available: Staples, Toys R Us, RCSS, Source and Wal Mart. These places seem to be the most recent bastions of hope for the trade promos and for some bizzarre reason, these turds have been lasting longer than the credit places.

[Xeerochild]

It's interesting to see how despite people wanting to use credit to pay for tradeable games, many places like BBV, RP, EB and FS quickly become dry either due to stock or because they're now quicker at updating tivs. Most of the turds coming from these places are usually items that go on sale new (TMNT, Shaun White, GH Smash Hits, AC2) so the window is slightly larger than normal, but small enough to render it useless beyond a few days. Instead, most of the turds I see people using are coming from places where credit is not available: Staples, Toys R Us, RCSS, Source and Wal Mart. These places seem to be the most recent bastions of hope for the trade promos and for some bizzarre reason, these turds have been lasting longer than the credit places.

That's the thing with trading now. There are plenty of games to use, the only problem is finding them in stock.

[La Fleur]

That's the thing with trading now. There are plenty of games to use, the only problem is finding them in stock.

Absolutely. And for stubborn SOBs like myself that can't be bothered hunting a rare .96 cent game at the Source by Circuit Sh*tty, diving into a dumpster of turds at Walmart or finding the elusive clearance table at Staples, it makes all the more easier to NOT grab a few titles. Many months ago when I could walk into the same RP several times a month and grab infinite turds off the shelf, polish them off like hunting rifles and send them to an early grave at EB or FS it was much easier to enjoy and get a handsome amount for little effort. Nowadays it's a lot more effort/luck of the draw.

[Gamin_Guru]

April 10 2010 @ EB
All of the following qualified for T3:
Sonic Unleashed - 360 - $14.75
Resident Evil 5 - PS3 - $14.75
Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince - Wii - $9.75
Civilization Revolution - 360
Disgaea - DS

picked up Harry Potter and Sonic Unleashed from Toys R Us and did a T3 for RDR. GG here I come

[tempta]

April 10 2010 @ EB
All of the following qualified for T3:
Sonic Unleashed - 360 - $14.75
Resident Evil 5 - PS3 - $14.75
Harry Potter & Half Blood Prince - Wii - $9.75
Civilization Revolution - 360
Disgaea - DS

picked up Harry Potter and Sonic Unleashed from Toys R Us and did a T3 for RDR. GG here I come

arnt they like 20 dollar each at TRU?

[leadingsimon]

EB Games [April 10, 2010] - all qualify for T3; no TIV's today, I was in a hurry
Big Brain Academy [Wii]
Sims 2 Pets [Wii]
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles [Wii]
Okami [Wii] - it's listed as $15, according to gamestop.ca
Rise of the Argonauts [PS3]


arnt they like 20 dollar each at TRU?

Should be roughly $15 each after the Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off Promotion.

[easterclause]

Absolutely. And for stubborn SOBs like myself that can't be bothered hunting a rare .96 cent game at the Source by Circuit Sh*tty, diving into a dumpster of turds at Walmart or finding the elusive clearance table at Staples, it makes all the more easier to NOT grab a few titles. Many months ago when I could walk into the same RP several times a month and grab infinite turds off the shelf, polish them off like hunting rifles and send them to an early grave at EB or FS it was much easier to enjoy and get a handsome amount for little effort. Nowadays it's a lot more effort/luck of the draw.

Exactly this! I only have two games PO'd at EB right now, and my stash of trade titles numbers, at most, 4.

[brucedlx]

Absolutely. And for stubborn SOBs like myself that can't be bothered hunting a rare .96 cent game at the Source by Circuit Sh*tty, diving into a dumpster of turds at Walmart or finding the elusive clearance table at Staples, it makes all the more easier to NOT grab a few titles. Many months ago when I could walk into the same RP several times a month and grab infinite turds off the shelf, polish them off like hunting rifles and send them to an early grave at EB or FS it was much easier to enjoy and get a handsome amount for little effort. Nowadays it's a lot more effort/luck of the draw.

Yes indeed. Gone are the days of B2G1F at BBV where you could very easily find 3 10$ games, and turn 20$ into 69.99+tax. Nowadays you can't find a thing due to all the scavengers and lurkers. Most of the time I walk into a store it's nothing but utter garbage.

The cat's out of the bag BIGTIME on these gaming deals.

[yoda12320]

Yes indeed. Gone are the days of B2G1F at BBV where you could very easily find 3 10$ games, and turn 20$ into 69.99+tax. Nowadays you can't find a thing due to all the scavengers and lurkers. Most of the time I walk into a store it's nothing but utter garbage.

The cat's out of the bag BIGTIME on these gaming deals.

Yep lol, guess that we will have to wait and see if this decline continues this summer or better deals arise.

[Playto]

EB - April 10

Call of Juarez PS3- $7
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 PS3 - $7.50

[Zero22]

April 9th

EB

PS3 Spider man: WOS - 8.xx Qualified

Apr 10th

BB

Red Steel 2 - 26
Ninja Gaiden Sigma - 6

[1-anh]

anyone know if final fantasy 13 or god of war 3 are still trading into BB/FS for $45?

[azntron]

april 10 - GOW3 $45
- WKC $26

[Captain Snazzypants]

sorry but you are wrong!! 49.99$ bioshock 2 at EB it special price from 8 april to
18 april 2010 only after price return to 69.99$ i saw the add in store at counter

A few too many espressos today, my friend? :twisted:
I saw the white sticker, asked the rep and he said the price had dropped since they weren't selling very well. I guess I got the wrong intel...


Huge YMMV on those lol.


Yes indeed. Gone are the days of B2G1F at BBV where you could very easily find 3 10$ games, and turn 20$ into 69.99+tax. Nowadays you can't find a thing due to all the scavengers and lurkers. Most of the time I walk into a store it's nothing but utter garbage.

The cat's out of the bag BIGTIME on these gaming deals.

So glad I am 'mostly' out of the biz. I was getting my tires changed yesterday and had a few trade titles in the car 'just in case' since there were about 10 RP-BBV-FS-BB-EB stores in the vicinity. I drove by a few, slowed down, then kept on going. I even parked at one BB thinking I would look for a $12 Saboteur.

The sun was shining so I just went home to play with my kids. On the way back, I did do a quick flip of MW2 for 2 copies of MGS4 LE at FS, but I just didn't care enough to hunt around.


Yep lol, guess that we will have to wait and see if this decline continues this summer or better deals arise.

Now that the weather is improving, you may find there are fewer dumpster divers out there competing for the qualifying games. Those who care little of the weather or have no social life may also come to the same conclusion that there are too few deals to be had to bother sticking with it...

[yoda12320]

A few too many espressos today, my friend? :twisted:
I saw the white sticker, asked the rep and he said the price had dropped since they weren't selling very well. I guess I got the wrong intel...





So glad I am 'mostly' out of the biz. I was getting my tires changed yesterday and had a few trade titles in the car 'just in case' since there were about 10 RP-BBV-FS-BB-EB stores in the vicinity. I drove by a few, slowed down, then kept on going. I even parked at one BB thinking I would look for a $12 Saboteur.

The sun was shining so I just went home to play with my kids. On the way back, I did do a quick flip of MW2 for 2 copies of MGS4 LE at FS, but I just didn't care enough to hunt around.



Now that the weather is improving, you may find there are fewer dumpster divers out there competing for the qualifying games.

Yep hoping on the less hardcore flippers to stop for us to do are magic. :P

[LIVE DEREK]

It's the psychology of the 'bargain bin'. People (of Walmart) feel victorious when they rummage through those piles and find something they want at a discount. They are there for a reason...

The spring-loaded racks work great but only when it is the same game slotted in front to back. Since every monkey (of Walmart) can grab and restack as they see fit, they become an impossible mess...

In case people don't know........too funny.........

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/



Aaaaaaaaagggh I got banned from EB today. :cry: Went to make a trade and was told NO TRADES FOR YOU!

Phew now I can just play the games I have already instead of continuing this addiction...once my revenge is complete... ;)

It is nice playing games.




So glad I am 'mostly' out of the biz. I was getting my tires changed yesterday and had a few trade titles in the car 'just in case' since there were about 10 RP-BBV-FS-BB-EB stores in the vicinity. I drove by a few, slowed down, then kept on going. I even parked at one BB thinking I would look for a $12 Saboteur.

I know the feeling. I'm out too......have to go get a real job and just buy retail........now where to buy??? Who treated me the best? Who didn't ban me?


I always viewed this site/thread as for post-secondary students, 'poor' people, or actual dealers.

Who seriously has a full-time job and drives around to pay 'zero' dollars for a game? When you actually don't have the money it is a great way to get games.......but if you have the money...........well, it is a complete waste of time.

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[Captain Snazzypants]

In case people don't know........too funny.........

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

Nice follow - for those who haven't seen this site, it is a must view. It's a lot more interesting down South, but I've seen some similar characters up here as well :twisted:



I know the feeling. I'm out too......have to go get a real job and just buy retail........now where to buy??? Who treated me the best? Who didn't ban me?

I always viewed this site/thread as for post-secondary students, 'poor' people, or actual dealers.

Who seriously has a full-time job and drives around to pay 'zero' dollars for a game? When you actually don't have the money it is a great way to get games.......but if you have the money...........well, it is a complete waste of time.\

I always figured I would retain my RFD skills whenever the need arose. The Scottsman in me still says that paying retail is for suckers. At the very least, you have to play the PM angles, or use eBay or Goozex to gather the fodder needed. Very little hunting involved in those appraoches.

Then again,; it all depends on how much money you're making, how much free time you have left over, and whether you have little mouths to feed at home - not to mention the 'big mouth' of your wife :twisted:

[Xeerochild]

I always viewed this site/thread as for post-secondary students, 'poor' people, or actual dealers.

Who seriously has a full-time job and drives around to pay 'zero' dollars for a game? When you actually don't have the money it is a great way to get games.......but if you have the money...........well, it is a complete waste of time.

Really insightful. I myself am a post-secondary student, and when tuition jumps to $12,000 next year, it's nice to be able to save money. I'd rather spend the extra time to save money on a game so I can then take those savings and put it into something else lol.

But you're right. Once I'm done school and start working fulltime, I doubt I'll be doing a lot of this RFD stuff. Maybe the ocassional thing here and there, but I'm pretty sure the value of my time will go up and I won't be running around looking for cheap turds to flip.

[Gamin_Guru]

Not really Derek. I work but I still do this. It's because I'm cheap and don't feel most games are worth 69.99+tax. Then again I don't drive and only do it once or twice a month.

[Acid_]

Absolutely. And for stubborn SOBs like myself that can't be bothered hunting a rare .96 cent game at the Source by Circuit Sh*tty, diving into a dumpster of turds at Walmart or finding the elusive clearance table at Staples, it makes all the more easier to NOT grab a few titles. Many months ago when I could walk into the same RP several times a month and grab infinite turds off the shelf, polish them off like hunting rifles and send them to an early grave at EB or FS it was much easier to enjoy and get a handsome amount for little effort. Nowadays it's a lot more effort/luck of the draw.

Yeah man I totally agree. I don't even bother with Staples because I rarely see good turds there and I haven't hit the Walmart dumpster since last summer for Logans Shadow. Oops that's not true, I've checked the WM bin a few times since then, but this monkey left with no peanut.

[LIVE DEREK]

Nice follow - for those who haven't seen this site, it is a must view.

Then again,; it all depends on how much money you're making, how much free time you have left over, and whether you have little mouths to feed at home - not to mention the 'big mouth' of your wife :twisted:

That site again........ http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/


Yes, the little mouths, wife and income contribute to the 'poor' factor....which is a great reason to be on here.

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[jeff0850]

Future Shop Apr 11/10

Ratchet & Clank: Crack In Time - $28

[whoiam]

Do you think I should trade folklore and call of duty world at war for red dead redemption?

Well, having a big discount lol

[yoda12320]

Do you think I should trade folklore and call of duty world at war for red dead redemption?

Well, having a big discount lol

LOL CoD WaW is pretty much worthless expect maybe Wii version lol.

[punishment]

I have a full time job yet strongly enjoy hunting and flipping. It's also easier on the bank account when the mortgage payment comes out. :).

As for sonic unleashed, it's ten bucks ate game city. One of the few places I can get a somewhat decent tiv for ps2 games.

[whoiam]

LOL CoD WaW is pretty much worthless expect maybe Wii version lol.

I bought two cod waw at bbv and eb give each 13$ for.

I took two copies and I took one of them for a trade.

[stulec52]

I have a full time job yet strongly enjoy hunting and flipping. It's also easier on the bank account when the mortgage payment comes out. :).



Ditto mate.

[yoda12320]

I bought two cod waw at bbv and eb give each 13$ for.

I took two copies and I took one of them for a trade.

1.5 Tiv for 360, lol so what platform did you get b/c believe 360 and ps 3 are 1.5 and wii is the only 8+ tiv lol. not sure on wii tiv tho.

[whoiam]

I just called EB games (Sherbrooke) they are in. So I can use them for red dead redemption. They took 50$ off

[Xeerochild]

I just call EB games (Sherbrooke) they are in. So I can use them for red dead redemption. They took 50$ off

What's the exact TIV on Call of Duty World at War. Also, which console?

[whoiam]

What's the exact TIV on Call of Duty World at War. Also, which console?

PS3

Call of duty 13$

Folklore 16$

I dont know if it's the same arround the globe, but I think it will.

Tivs say 18$ for COD WAW and 18,50 for folklore.

[Setz]

Whatever happened to neksus? Who puts the TIVs in this thread on TIVS.ca?

EBGAMES TIV

360
Eternal Sonata - 7$
FEAR Files - 4$
Dead Space - 4$
C&C Red Alert 3 - 2$
Infinite Undiscovery - 4$
Far Cry Instincts - 4$ (I bought it for 0.99$ three months ago)
^Traded the above towards Lost Planet 2
Skate - 0.75$
Prey - 2$
Bad Company - 2$
Frontlines - 0.75$
Crackdown - 0.75$
Rainbow Six Vegas - 1$
Prototype - 2$ (biggest scam I ever saw)
Silent Hill Homecoming - 2$
Perfect Dark CE - 0.75$
^Kept the above

PS3
Riddick: Dark Athena - 12$
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - 9$
Midnight Club - 11$
^Did a T3GIF for Red Dead Redemption
Street Fighter 4 - 7.50$
Dante's Inferno - 40$
^Did trade for 3D.gameheroes pre-order
Batman: AA - 18$
Resident Evil 5 CE - 18$
Need for Speed: Shift - 18$
Mercenaries 2 - 0.75$
Bionic Commando - 5$
^Kept the above. Surprised Batman is so high

DS
Chrono Trigger - 7.50$
Dragon Quest 4 - 12$
^Kept both 'cause I was just testing waters for TIV

[United11]

I
Who seriously has a full-time job and drives around to pay 'zero' dollars for a game? When you actually don't have the money it is a great way to get games.......but if you have the money...........well, it is a complete waste of time.

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I know what your saying - i have a good job that pay pretty well, but I normally use my lunch hour to look for trade titles, and not my weekends or evenings.

I used to be happy to get new games by trading $10-$15, but now I'm happy to get game for $30 - half price is pretty good and lets me play more games then I would normally - without killing myself looking for trade bait.

[whoiam]

If you dont play the game, trade it to get one that you will enjoy a little bit more than the ones that you keep it for no reasons. (heard me FF13?)

[Setz]

I know what your saying - i have a good job that pay pretty well, but I normally use my lunch hour to look for trade titles, and not my weekends or evenings.

I used to be happy to get new games by trading $10-$15, but now I'm happy to get game for $30 - half price is pretty good and lets me play more games then I would normally - without killing myself looking for trade bait.

I stopped doing this a long time ago. Only once did I scout for eligible games (back in Nov 2008 or so). Got a few at TSCC and went right to EBGames; games still sealed and all. It's not worth the headache. Nowadays I just hold onto games I buy, and the ones I never play anymore I trade in, hoping to get a T3GIF. Today was the first T3GIF I did since October '09; been buying games instead since I got the cash.

Sometimes I trade in games I really like (if I'm short one title for T3GIF for example), but then I just rebuy it at a later date. I know I'm going to miss Uncharted 1 and Riddick, so I'm going to go out and rebuy them later. Same deal with BBV a month or so ago: traded in RFG for 22.50$. Still need to rebuy that for 14.99$ at EBGames.

[yoda12320]

PS3

Call of duty 13$

Folklore 16$

I dont know if it's the same arround the globe, but I think it will.

Tivs say 18$ for COD WAW and 18,50 for folklore.

Wii CoD WaW though so pretty much DOA on 360 and PS3 for 8+ tivs.

[whoiam]

Wii CoD WaW though so pretty much DOA on 360 and PS3 for 8+ tivs.

Dont blame me lol Tivs is not sure at 100%, but it can give you a good look at what your games values are.

[yoda12320]

Dont blame me lol Tivs is not sure at 100%, but it can give you a good look at what your games values are.

LOL wasn't blaming just warning people who want trade in CoD WaW for 360 and PS3.

[whoiam]

LOL wasn't blaming just warning people who want trade in CoD WaW for 360 and PS3.

Sorry it's like a trademark for me the don't blame me thing lol.

COD is cool but old (probably be at 19,99 used in a couple of months and folklore is not my kind of rpg so).

[yoda12320]

Sorry it's like a trademark for me the don't blame me thing lol.

COD is cool but old (probably be at 19,99 used in a couple of months and folklore is not my kind of rpg so).

NP just hate when idoit kids walk in and trade in CoD's, GeoW and Halo's for cheap and think their saving some $$ lol.

[LIVE DEREK]

Two 'things'

One: Microplay updates their site every Thursday with what game has a price drop that week. I find it is a good way to get a 'jump' on what games are going to drop in TIV very soon....along with using other strategies.

Two: Right now at Microplay you can get the CE of Splinter Cell for the price of the regular if you PO.....not sure if this can be combined with the Trade 3 > $40.50, but not a bad deal.

Oh and can't remember if I saw it posted and not sure what EB and FS are going to do but........oh yeah, it was in one of the Splinter Cell threads...

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6257617.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;2

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[yoda12320]

Two 'things'

One: Microplay updates their site every Thursday with what game has a price drop that week. I find it is a good way to get a 'jump' on what games are going to drop in TIV very soon....along with using other strategies.

Two: Right now at Microplay you can get the CE of Splinter Cell for the price of the regular if you PO.....not sure if this can be combined with the Trade 3 > $40.50, but not a bad deal.

Oh and can't remember if I saw it posted and not sure what EB and FS are going to do but........oh yeah, it was in one of the Splinter Cell threads...

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6257617.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;2

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Ubisoft bought too many god dam hong kong specials lol.

[Setz]

NP just hate when idoit kids walk in and trade in CoD's, GeoW and Halo's for cheap and think their saving some $$ lol.

Today when I did my trades, a lady brought hundreds of games to trade in. I mean HUNDREDS. They were in one of those giant Rubbermaid containers. They were mostly PS2, but she had some eligible Wii titles. She was moving and didn't want them anymore, so she had no way to benefit from a T3GIF. I wanted to buy those games off of her so I could do my T3GIF, but I've had bad experience buying games off of customers at EBGames. I've been reprimanded when I worked at EB, and kicked out when not working at EB for doing it, so I kept my mouth shut.

[yoda12320]

Today when I did my trades, a lady brought hundreds of games to trade in. I mean HUNDREDS. They were in one of those giant Rubbermaid containers. They were mostly PS2, but she had some eligible Wii titles. She was moving and didn't want them anymore, so she had no way to benefit from a T3GIF. I wanted to buy those games off of her so I could do my T3GIF, but I've had bad experience buying games off of customers at EBGames. I've been reprimanded when I worked at EB, and kicked out when not working at EB for doing it, so I kept my mouth shut.

LOL my manager at my local EB jokes around saying does anyone buy X game when people are trading in or returning, but hes a ********* lol.

[coolman217]

april 10 - GOW3 $45
- WKC $26

EB 4/9/10
WKC $30
2 days


should PT it to SSFIV :)

[Longobongo]

If BB/FS still take bioshock 2 for 40, it may be a decent way to move EB credits to BB/FS. Anybody know if BS2 is still worth much?

[TripleQ]

Oh keepers of tivs.ca...

I've updated some values today on the site, but how does one add a game title to the list?


Only neksus



Whatever happened to neksus? Who puts the TIVs in this thread on TIVS.ca?


I am for the most part but I'm getting tired of it..

BTW to everyone.. what happened to the bump in tivs we were promised after spring break?

[ccyk]

if bb/fs still take bioshock 2 for 40, it may be a decent way to move eb credits to bb/fs. Anybody know if bs2 is still worth much?

27 @ fs

[La Fleur]

Only neksus




I am for the most part but I'm getting tired of it..

BTW to everyone.. what happened to the bump in tivs we were promised after spring break?

This time of the year, when the sun is shining, one has to ask: sit on a patio and drink a crisp one, go to the Dome and watch the Jays, start scalping for 'nucks playoff tickets, take the kids to the park, or swim through a Walmart bin of games so neglected they should probably be under protective custody, all in the hope of finding one elusive Mushroom Men?

As for the tiv bump, I'm wondering that too . . . since I kept saying it would be coming:o. I also didnt forsee the PT scenario, which essentially kills having high tivs. Either tivs go up in value in May or this is a new paradigm shift in the trade ecosystem. RP, BBV and FS/BB have also wisened up pretty quickly and killed off a lot of tradeable games. The game industry looks like its reacting pretty quickly and trying to kill the used game business. I see many more new games dropping in price quicker than in the past. Lots of sales by Walmart forcing other stores to drop prices to avoid getting killed by price matches. I think game dev's realize selling a game for $70 won't work after what happened in 2009. They seem to think the key now is to make $ in DLC, preorder/new incentives (like EA's project 10 dollar), peripherals, online, etc. All these little costs that add up over time.

[ukrani05]

is bioshock 2 on sale at eb or something

[whoiam]

I did it. I trade folklore and call of duty WAW for red dead redemption . It cost me 19,99 of course. Just to tell you that the guy told me that folklore is 10$ now, not the previous ammount I wrote a couple of hours ago. weird since it's the same store I called for the info. Ah well.

[La Fleur]

Best Buy is still offering 45 tiv for the 3 advertised games - probably will change tomorrow.

[yoda12320]

Tiv Update 04/11/2010

Xbox 360

Sonic Unleashed 14
Call of Jaurez BiB 7

[Lone_Prodigy]

Maybe they're ramping up for spring sales, which would kill respective TIV's. A lot of games have dropped in price recently.

Don't EB's GameDays happen soon?

[TripleQ]

Maybe they're ramping up for spring sales, which would kill respective TIV's. A lot of games have dropped in price recently.

Don't EB's GameDays happen soon?

Game Days in the US started at the end of March.. I asked about it here and the guy said it was going on already. I'm like "what?" and he said you know, the accessories sales, buy $50 in used, get a free $9.99 game, etc.

I really hope that's not the sale.

[kagome342]

anyone know if its possible for me to powertrade my nintendo ds lite toward two powertrade games?

[yoda12320]

Game Days in the US started at the end of March.. I asked about it here and the guy said it was going on already. I'm like "what?" and he said you know, the accessories sales, buy $50 in used, get a free $9.99 game, etc.

I really hope that's not the sale.

Ya spend 50 first lol luv that b/c its suck a rip off lol

[Parth]

I don't get what all the complaining is about.

Sure you can't go into BBV and pick up 6 turds for 40+tax anymore. But you can certainly go into just about any store that sells video games and pick up a bunch of turds for just a little bit more (or even less if you know what you're looking for).

And of course, if you're a PMing fiend, you can buy everything at BB/FS and pay it off with credit instead of cash.

[Raider92]

Isn't the month of sales thingy in the summer? I thought I remembered it happening during that time.

[dtp11]

Aaaaaaaaagggh I got banned from EB today. :cry: Went to make a trade and was told NO TRADES FOR YOU!

Phew now I can just play the games I have already instead of continuing this addiction...once my revenge is complete... ;)lol, revenge against who?


Ya spend 50 first lol luv that b/c its suck a rip off lolAm I the only one who has trouble understanding anything yoda12320 says?! :confused: :cheesygri

[raverguy]

EB Games (Apr 10th):

Did a PT of Dante's Inferno (360) and got $40 + 50% = $60 towards Nier.

[Lint1976]

EB - 4/11

MAG PS3 - $35
Halo Wars 360 - $25

Did a Power Trade and got $90 total for the 2 games.

[DiploDocus]

EB - 4/11

MAG PS3 - $35
Halo Wars 360 - $25

Did a Power Trade and got $90 total for the 2 games.

which games did you power trade for?

[Lint1976]

which games did you power trade for?

GTA Liberty City Stories PS3

[yoda12320]

lol, revenge against who?

Am I the only one who has trouble understanding anything yoda12320 says?! :confused: :cheesygri

HAHA im laughing at the fact you have to spend $50.00 then buy a $9.99 used game and get one free at ebgames b/c that just sad lol.

[ESO]

Yeah man I totally agree. I don't even bother with Staples because I rarely see good turds there and I haven't hit the Walmart dumpster since last summer for Logans Shadow. Oops that's not true, I've checked the WM bin a few times since then, but this monkey left with no peanut.

Lately, I found that staples have a lot of cheap games to do the trade 3 at EB but YMMV at each Staples (e.g.....One Staples had Shaun White Wii for $10 clearance and another had it for $30 regular price).

[Grouper]

EB - 4/11

MAG PS3 - $35
Halo Wars 360 - $25

Did a Power Trade and got $90 total for the 2 games.


Seriously? Halo Wars 360 has been on clearance at The Source 19.96 for a long time.


EB 4/11

Wii Space Chimps - 8.25
Wii Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix - 11.75
360 Damnation - 8.00
DS Mushroom Men - 8.25
DS Disgaea - 8.75
PSP Loco Roco 2 - 2.00

[Parth]

Halo wars is a guaranteed $25 all month.

[brucedlx]

Halo wars is a guaranteed $25 all month.

That most wanted list is trash

I took in KOF13 (PS3) today to try and PO SSF4 w/ a PT, but it scanned in at 22$ and not the "guaranteed" 35$. I informed the guy about gamestop.ca but he said no. Happened last month too, and of course AC2 is "most wanted" but scans in at what, 7$?

YMMV on this "most wanted" business.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Sometimes I trade in games I really like (if I'm short one title for T3GIF for example), but then I just rebuy it at a later date. I know I'm going to miss Uncharted 1 and Riddick, so I'm going to go out and rebuy them later. Same deal with BBV a month or so ago: traded in RFG for 22.50$. Still need to rebuy that for 14.99$ at EBGames.

This is exactly what Goozex is for.


lol, revenge against who?

Am I the only one who has trouble understanding anything yoda12320 says?! :confused: :cheesygri

Klepto in his Star Wars outfit? :twisted:

[Parth]

That most wanted list is trash

I took in KOF13 (PS3) today to try and PO SSF4 w/ a PT, but it scanned in at 22$ and not the "guaranteed" 35$. I informed the guy about gamestop.ca but he said no. Happened last month too, and of course AC2 is "most wanted" but scans in at what, 7$?

YMMV on this "most wanted" business.
It's only the online titles that seem to have an issue.

Halo wars is listed as $25 on one of those instore flyer type things.

[Acid_]

Lately, I found that staples have a lot of cheap games to do the trade 3 at EB but YMMV at each Staples (e.g.....One Staples had Shaun White Wii for $10 clearance and another had it for $30 regular price).

Yeah I guess different Staples have different prices. I find the one at Metrotown has bad prices or is picked over. I'll try to check tomorrow at lunch and share if I find anything interesting.

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - Saboteur - $26.50

......
Round 1: Canucks vs Kings, Wo0t!!! :razz:

[yoda12320]

This is exactly what Goozex is for.



Klepto in his Star Wars outfit? :twisted:

Ok.. now thats creep and distrubing lol.

[TheAlgebraist]

EB Apr 11/2010

Summon Night Twin Age (DS) 8.75
Disgaea (DS) & GI Joe (DS) still qualify
GoW:Collection (PS3) 8.50
Mario Strikers (Wii) 15

[tempta]

EB Apr 11/2010

Summon Night Twin Age (DS) 8.75
Disgaea (DS) & GI Joe (DS) still qualify
GoW:Collection (PS3) 8.50
Mario Strikers (Wii) 15

This is 15 at my local BBV and has quite a few copies. I suppose its a way to move credit from BBV to EB for anyone in need to do so. And since its going to EB, u wont loose the tax.

[Seifer]

April 11
FS
LBP : GOTY : 12$

They didn't wanted to take it yesterday for the Avatar deal. I hope next week, it will still be $9 or more !

[jEnkinsX]

PS3 - Saboteur - $26.50

......
Round 1: Canucks vs Kings, Wo0t!!! :razz:

I'm guessing that's RP? I think I'll go get me some Sabo PS3 and trade it in there. I need an Xbox Live card. Thanks for posting

[dtp11]

I'm guessing that's RP? I think I'll go get me some Sabo PS3 and trade it in there. I need an Xbox Live card. Thanks for postingYes - look at the title of his post.

[Tenka]

BB

Saboteur $7 (360)........

This was last Friday.

[mng09]

EB Apr 11/2010

Summon Night Twin Age (DS) 8.75
Disgaea (DS) & GI Joe (DS) still qualify
GoW:Collection (PS3) 8.50
Mario Strikers (Wii) 15

Time to get rid of this bad boy ASAP.

[zeeyah]

BB

Saboteur $7 (360)........

This was last Friday.

Considering they were selling it at 14.99 a pop, it makes sense

[Captain Snazzypants]

re: GoW:Collection (PS3)

Time to get rid of this bad boy ASAP.

I just traded this off to another Goozexer for 1000 points. Can't believe it is still in demand like that when it's only $29.99 MSRP nowadays...same with R&C:Crack in Time

[Dred]

This is exactly what Goozex is for.


Can anyone give me any insite on experience with Goozex...

[Acid_]

Can anyone give me any insite on experience with Goozex...

There's an RFD thread here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/official-goozex-thread-876859/#post10640826

[hotjoint]

Sorry guys. I just came back from vacation and tried to read through all these pages but I haven't found my answer. I want to PO prince of persia the forgotten sands for ps3. What are the best turds or games to acquire and trade in cheap?

[LIVE DEREK]

Sorry guys. I just came back from vacation and tried to read through all these pages but I haven't found my answer. I want to PO prince of persia the forgotten sands for ps3. What are the best turds or games to acquire and trade in cheap?


You should wait until May and see what promotions are going on.......I would hold off on the turd collecting for any game that is not released in the current month.

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[hotjoint]

You should wait until May and see what promotions are going on.......I would hold off on the turd collecting for any game that is not released in the current month.

\

Sounds good, thanks!

[gouki]

April 11

EB
Narnia Wii $10 (this not too sure i forget)
GI Joe DS $12
Disgea DS $8.75

If you can still find them at WM these still work as of yesterday. Not sure when EB updates the tiv.

[the_fm]

April 11

EB
Narnia Wii $10 (this not too sure i forget)
GI Joe DS $12
Disgea DS $8.75

If you can still find them at WM these still work as of yesterday. Not sure when EB updates the tiv.

EB updates on tuesday. tivs don't change on weekend and monday

[NonStopInTheMix]

EB updates on tuesday. tivs don't change on weekend and monday

Really? I didnt know this! :twisted:

I thought that prices + TIVs do not change on Sunday but it's fair game any other day of the week... I'm pretty sure thats how it works :)

[iamlilc]

04-12-2010

EB

Killzone 2 (PS3) $1.50

[Xeerochild]

04-12-2010

EB

Killzone 2 (PS3) $1.50

$0.50 fall from previous levels. This must be in response to the new greatest hits pricing. :lol:

[yoda12320]

Really? I didnt know this! :twisted:

I thought that prices + TIVs do not change on Sunday but it's fair game any other day of the week... I'm pretty sure thats how it works :)

Makes sense b/c new releases and usually have to update the tiv for newer games to lower them lol j/k not really lol.

[PavelBure1096]

4/12/2010

EB Games:

Borderlands (360) $35.00
Mass Effect 2 $40.00

BTW Microplay coupons are back (Ottawa area), BOGO for $10 is awesome

[leadingsimon]

EB Games - April 12, 2010
Pokemon Battle Revolution [Wii] - $15 <- Listed as $25 on gamestop.ca and $20 on their Most Wanted List :cry:

[tempta]

April 11

EB
Narnia Wii $10 (this not too sure i forget)
GI Joe DS $12
Disgea DS $8.75

If you can still find them at WM these still work as of yesterday. Not sure when EB updates the tiv.

Narnia still works, just traded mine about 3 hours ago.

Also traded in (@ EB all works for trade 3, not exactly sure about value):

Wii - My Sims ($12?)
Wii - Narnia ($9)
Wii - Castlevania Judgment ($8)
360 - Staints Row 2 ($8)
360 - Dynasty Warrior 6 - Empire ($ not sure but > $8)
PS3 - Riddick Assult on Dark Athena ($ not sure but > $8)

Some that did not work

360 - GRAW2 ($2)
360 - Rock Revolution ($1.5)
360 - Fable2 ($2)
360 - GoW2 ($2)??
360 - The Last Remnant ($4)

Damn, 360 games are terrible.

[Parth]

Sweet, Forza 3 is still $40 at FS.

[Brewmeanie]

TIV @ BB yesterday

(PS3)
Dragon Age Origin - $40
Star war clone wars republic heroes - $17

[Parth]

^ Console?

[Parth]

While rummaging through my things, I found an extra turd (Mushroom Men - DS) that I can't trade (for reasons I will not get into).

Does anyone want it? I'll sell it for $10. Otherwise it is being returned.

Located in North Etobicoke, but I'll be free to meet up in Mississauga/South Etobicoke tomorrow.

[4evil]

i would take but you live too far LOL
by subway would take me over 1 hr :P

anyone know the tiv of GoW:CoO
called a bunch of ebgames, they all said no to tell tiv over phone

tivs.ca
$7.00 3/22/10

It could had risen after march and i have one lying around that i dont play anymore

[DouggyD]

WTF? I tried to trade Borderlands last month and it was only $20! Also, can the Microplay coupons be found online? I sometimes get them in the mail, but not this time...


4/12/2010

EB Games:

Borderlands (360) $35.00
Mass Effect 2 $40.00

BTW Microplay coupons are back (Ottawa area), BOGO for $10 is awesome

[Parth]

^ Borderlands is a MW title this month. The TIV went up.

[harvesterbikes]

EB

Wall-E (360) $7
Banjo (360) $4

[DirkyD]

April 12:

TIV @ BB

Battlefield Bad Company 2 (PS3)-$45.00

[yoda12320]

EB

Wall-E (360) $7
Banjo (360) $4

Probbally could $10.00 each at BBV.

[neksus]

EB updates on tuesday. tivs don't change on weekend and monday

TIVS can change any day of the week except weekends, unless they've changed something recently.

[civicb]

TIVS can change any day of the week except weekends, unless they've changed something recently.

WowowW...long time no see...

[jrm904]

TIVS can change any day of the week except weekends, unless they've changed something recently.

welcome back :razz:

[TripleQ]

TIVS can change any day of the week except weekends, unless they've changed something recently.

To be even more pedantic..

TIVs usually change Tuesday through Saturday mornings, as I suppose they are updated at HQ every business day and then updated in the stores the next morning.

One exception is when Most Wanted or other promotions end on a non-business day, they can be "pre-programmed" to expire on any day including weekends. Such as when March's most wanted expired on Saturday April 3.

[punishment]

A csr told me on the phone once that tivs change hourly. Mightve been to cover herself considering she gave me a false tiv.

[Migger]

A csr told me on the phone once that tivs change hourly. Mightve been to cover herself considering she gave me a false tiv.

Yeah, I got the same BS - She said that when I asked for the TIV of MW2 over the phone last week, and said I have to bring the game in to get the TIV...

I think she was just being lazy...

[Parth]

^ Some stores have strict no-TIV-over-the-phone policies.

[Tred.Mill]

Edmonton EB/GS TIVs

T3G1f still works for:

Igor Wii (8.25)
Castlevania Wii (9)
HP - Half Blood Prince (12?)
Mushroom Men DS (>8)

All games were available for 10 bucks at TRU, except HP which was 20
had hard time finding another dud so had to get HP
but at least it was buy one get 1 50% off

i think i snagged last copy of mushroom men ds
but there are at least 1 castlevania wiis are each of the westend and south TRUs

Igors were hard to find, they are available at staples (the one i checked was gateway/63rd)

ended up getting UFC 2010 preorder and a second red dead redemption preorder

wanted to get monster hunter tri w/ the controller bundle, but CSR said that all EB games are no longer taking pre orders for that?!?!

couldn't be bothered to drive to another eb games to double check, so figured i'd just get RDR and GG it

[Tred.Mill]

oh, and also asked about TIV of red steel 2

FS 25
EB 20

got 2 copies to get rid of... hoping maybe EB TIV will jump up a bit so i can PT toward something?!

[yoda12320]

oh, and also asked about TIV of red steel 2

FS 25
EB 20

got 2 copies to get rid of... hoping maybe EB TIV will jump up a bit so i can PT toward something?!

Microplay if theres one near is giving 36 TIV.

http://www.microplay.ca/wanted.aspx

[gouki]

April 12

EB

Wii Narnia $9
DS GI Joe $12
DS Disgea $8.75
DS Mushroom Men $8.25

Narnia and Mushroom Men can be found at TRU for $9.99. Disgea is hard to find and GI Joe is YMMV at WM but saw a few. Narnia can be found at WM as well for $10.

[Tred.Mill]

Microplay if theres one near is giving 36 TIV.

http://www.microplay.ca/wanted.aspx

hmmm, not going to be in ontario until Mid may
any chance that price at microplay will hold up until then?

[yoda12320]

hmmm, not going to be in ontario until Mid may
any chance that price at microplay will hold up until then?

They said a month for new release tiv's though not sure if thats totally accurate though b/c I bet they'd lower it whenever they want like EB/GS.
So YMMV.

[neksus]

WowowW...long time no see...

Hey now, I've posted a few times in the past few days...this thread just gets an insane amount of traffic :razz:

[Wildarm]

Microplay if theres one near is giving 36 TIV.

http://www.microplay.ca/wanted.aspx

Except some stores don't honor web advertised prices. I had one manager try to offer me 12 for it. I showed the website and he was a bit confused and still offered 12. So, YMMV as always with Microplay.

[yoda12320]

Except some stores don't honor web advertised prices. I had one manager try to offer me 12 for it. I showed the website and he was a bit confused and still offered 12. So, YMMV as always with Microplay.

Ya true lol guess it truly is YMMV! lol anyone going to a microplay for midnight launch of Splinter Cell Conviction?

[mini kangaroo]

EB - April 12
super mario galaxy - 20
mario and sonic winter olympics - 22

both for wii

[newer911]

Tiv April 12 @ EB

360

Bioshock 2 $22
Dragon Age $24
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise $3
Shaun White Snowboarding $2
Dead Rising $3.25
Resonance of Fate $30

Wii
Smashbros $20

@ BBV

360

Bioshock 2 $30
Dragon Age $22
Shaun White Snowboarding $1
Dead Rising $1

[Eclipse09]

i would take but you live too far LOL
by subway would take me over 1 hr :P

anyone know the tiv of GoW:CoO
called a bunch of ebgames, they all said no to tell tiv over phone

tivs.ca
$7.00 3/22/10

It could had risen after march and i have one lying around that i dont play anymore

I have an extra mushroom men for DS that I would like to trade for another game above 8 and I am in Markham if you need it

[BUFFAR]

I'm guessing that's RP? I think I'll go get me some Sabo PS3 and trade it in there. I need an Xbox Live card. Thanks for posting

Still $26.50 today for Sabo PS3 at RP.

Although it's a little less than BBV, all the points and items selection in store are > BBV.

[Gamin_Guru]

How are you guys saying Castlevania Judgement for Wii is 9.99 at ToysRUs. I bought one yesterday and it was 17.49.

[kupopo]

How are you guys saying Castlevania Judgement for Wii is 9.99 at ToysRUs. I bought one yesterday and it was 17.49.

Before the sale, they override each game to 9.99 and put the sticker on the game. There are some that didn't have it. So you probably picked up the game without the red sticker (didn't put into the system).

[tempta]

How are you guys saying Castlevania Judgement for Wii is 9.99 at ToysRUs. I bought one yesterday and it was 17.49.

Its 9.99 at TRU, the csr told me when I went there over the weekend, unfortunately they havent had stock since 2008 :0

Its also 9.99 at RCSS, which have ALOT of stock ( well for the one I went to at least ), but U wont get the BOGO1/2

[Playto]

Edmonton EB/GS TIVs

T3G1f still works for:

Igor Wii (8.25)
Castlevania Wii (9)
HP - Half Blood Prince (12?)
Mushroom Men DS (>8)

All games were available for 10 bucks at TRU, except HP which was 20
had hard time finding another dud so had to get HP
but at least it was buy one get 1 50% off

i think i snagged last copy of mushroom men ds
but there are at least 1 castlevania wiis are each of the westend and south TRUs

Igors were hard to find, they are available at staples (the one i checked was gateway/63rd)

ended up getting UFC 2010 preorder and a second red dead redemption preorder

wanted to get monster hunter tri w/ the controller bundle, but CSR said that all EB games are no longer taking pre orders for that?!?!

couldn't be bothered to drive to another eb games to double check, so figured i'd just get RDR and GG it

I heard the same story. Hopefully Nier will be good.

EB Games - April 12
Bioshock 2 PS3 $22
Halo Wars XBox $25

[dorje]

How are you guys saying Castlevania Judgement for Wii is 9.99 at ToysRUs. I bought one yesterday and it was 17.49.

saw a lot of castlevania @ TRU, asked the CSR to scan it, $17.XX.
didn't bother picking it up.

[taktikz]

oh, and also asked about TIV of red steel 2

FS 25
EB 20

got 2 copies to get rid of... hoping maybe EB TIV will jump up a bit so i can PT toward something?!

i gave up waitin for TIV to go up and returned mine to BB.

[hermit1988]

Before the sale, they override each game to 9.99 and put the sticker on the game. There are some that didn't have it. So you probably picked up the game without the red sticker (didn't put into the system).

Any other recommendation of one more turd.

[La Fleur]

BBV

Just Cause 2 PS3 - 30

That one tanked fast. I see this game tanking fast quite quickly, maybe not as quickly as Bionic, probably more like Prototype. But, it seems all AA sandbox games, like Mercs and this one, drop real quick. Only ones that had longer tiv legs that I can remember are Saints Row series and GTA 4. All other sandbox games tend to drop fast.

[jEnkinsX]

Splinter Cell released today? I didn't receive a call from EB so I'm not too sure. Thanks

[yoda12320]

Splinter Cell released today? I didn't receive a call from EB so I'm not too sure. Thanks

Most EB/GS aren't open yet give it alittle time lol.

[kupopo]

Any other recommendation of one more turd.

Toy-r-us don't have a lot of 9.99 games that qualifies (I've only seen G.I.Joe, mushroom men, and castlevania), only ones left are the 19.99.
So if you're desperate, just grab it anyways.... (same situation myself, can't find any left, might have to hit whitby store)

[jEnkinsX]

Most EB/GS aren't open yet give it alittle time lol.

I know :p reason I asked is coz they usually call the day before. And they didn't so I wasn't sure if it was out today

[yoda12320]

I know :p reason I asked is coz they usually call the day before. And they didn't so I wasn't sure if it was out today

Oh it will be out today lol probbally had them since friday or saturday lol.

[Captain Snazzypants]

QUALIFYIED for T2/T3 at EB on April 12
==============================

Dead Rising: Chop (Wii)
Boom Blox (Wii)
Boom Blax Bash Party (Wii)
Armored Core 4 (PS3) - $12.xx

Didn't catch the TIVs for the other titles - they all qualified for T2/T3 though

[Xeerochild]

Splinter Cell released today? I didn't receive a call from EB so I'm not too sure. Thanks

Yeah it's out today.

Surprisingly my location never calls me. I've only ever recieved phone calls from Eatons, pretty funny considering how much volume they deal with that they have time to call me.

[Parth]

Splinter Cell released today? I didn't receive a call from EB so I'm not too sure. Thanks
Received a few calls yesterday. They should be out.

[Migger]

April 12 @ FS

COD: MW2 (360) = $39

[yoda12320]

49.99 for Halo ODST and they've got this picture upto sell it, "beta invitation included". :P Way to go EB/GS for stating the obivious to sell a product lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoda12320/4518100838/

You can also see it on front page of gamestop.ca.

[LIVE DEREK]

Received a few calls yesterday. They should be out.

Oh it's out..I am playing it right now. I love friends add me at LIVE DEREK .

.......and.....

EB

360
AvP - $35
Dante's Inferno - $40

PS3
MAG - $35

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[Migger]

49.99 for Halo ODST and they've got this picture upto sell it, "beta invitation included". :P Way to go EB/GS for stating the obivious to sell a product lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoda12320/4518100838/

You can also see it on front page of gamestop.ca.

I suggested that they would do this a while back, and it's actually a good idea to advertise it. Many non-hardcore gamers might not have realized that the Reach beta was included with ODST, especially a lot of the new 360 owners who purchased the cheap Arcades a few weeks back.

[yoda12320]

I suggested that they would do this a while back, and it's actually a good idea to advertise it. Many non-hardcore gamers might not have realized that the Reach beta was included with ODST, especially a lot of the new 360 owners who purchased the cheap Arcades a few weeks back.

Yeah but come on 49.99 at least hopefully better deal on used b/c that isn't selling me on rebuying it lol.

[taktikz]

I suggested that they would do this a while back, and it's actually a good idea to advertise it. Many non-hardcore gamers might not have realized that the Reach beta was included with ODST, especially a lot of the new 360 owners who purchased the cheap Arcades a few weeks back.

if they're non-hardcore gamers they wouldnt care in the first place :P i got ODST for $20 a few months back :)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Splinter Cell released today? I didn't receive a call from EB so I'm not too sure. Thanks

son of a #^@%$ :evil:

Splinter Cell CE was priced at $64.99 yesterday, same as the reg. edition, but it's back up to $79.99 today. I did a T2 + $20 to get it, and now they may ask for the extra $15. Amazon.ca still has both for $59.99

The reason for the discount is due to some defective USB sticks that contain the bonus content.

[yoda12320]

son of a #^@%$ :evil:

Splinter Cell CE was priced at $64.99 yesterday, same as the reg. edition, but it's back up to $79.99 today. I did a T2 + $20 to get it, and now they may ask for the extra $15. Amazon.ca still has both for $59.99

The reason for the discount is due to some defective USB sticks that contain the bonus content.

Ouch, lol ya the price of CE has flucated so much for store to store but the best place atm for it is amazon.ca

Ya they might pay 49.99 for new copies b/c its $20.00 off but hopefully most will just buy newer consoles and get it so ebgames can't sell the stockpiles of these games they have saved up for this and lower the price on used later on down the road.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Ouch, lol ya the price of CE has flucated so much for store to store but the best place atm for it is amazon.ca

Ya they might pay 49.99 for new copies b/c its $20.00 off but hopefully most will just buy newer consoles and get it so ebgames can't sell the stockpiles of these games they have saved up for this and lower the price on used later on down the road.

Well, I can understand that the price was lower until release date, but since I did the T2+$20, I think I should get the CE with no further money required. I know they usually exclude the CE from T2/T3 promos, but when the price is the same it should be OK.

Will find out soon. Can't decide if I'm going to just take the reg. version, pay more for the CE, or go off like a roman candle in the store!! :twisted:

UPDATE: the fuse was lit but didn't need to explode. It was $64.99 in-store so I was paid in full based on the T2+ $20...

[yoda12320]

Well, I can understand that the price was lower until release date, but since I did the T2+$20, I think I should get the CE with no further money required. I know they usually exclude the CE from T2/T3 promos, but when the price is the same it should be OK.

Will find out soon. Can't decide if I'm going to just take the reg. version, pay more for the CE, or go off like a roman candle in the store!! :twisted:

LOL you should video tape if you do lol j/k.

[TripleQ]

I picked up a Splinter Cell pre-order today at EB, and was offered a free upgrade to the LE.. both are $64.99 in store. Obviously far fewer copies of the LE so if you want one (and didn't pre-order), go soon.

[yoda12320]

I picked up a Splinter Cell pre-order today at EB, and was offered a free upgrade to the LE.. both are $64.99 in store. Obviously far fewer copies of the LE so if you want one (and didn't pre-order), go soon.

DAM Nice guess they had left over stock from PO's.

[Dred]

There's an RFD thread here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/official-goozex-thread-876859/#post10640826


Much thanks!

[grappos13]

u guys all still hoarding and doing trade 3's constantly? :D

[Avenger]

u guys all still hoarding and doing trade 3's constantly? :D

No we just talk about it here to up our post count :p

[yoda12320]

Well that sucks seems theirs a delay at EB for SC 5 Consoles :(.

[TurdDealz]

I picked up a Splinter Cell pre-order today at EB, and was offered a free upgrade to the LE.. both are $64.99 in store. Obviously far fewer copies of the LE so if you want one (and didn't pre-order), go soon.

So has it been confirmed that the instore price is 64.99? As the website states 79.99 now.... I'm definitely not paying 79.99 for an incomplete collectors edition.

[yoda12320]

So has it been confirmed that the instore price is 64.99? As the website states 79.99 now.... I'm definitely not paying 79.99 for an incomplete collectors edition.

If you want you can get it off amazon.ca for 59.99 for CE same price as regular.

[grappos13]

No we just talk about it here to up our post count :p

dont copy me! :)

but ya.. i havent done anything since getting games for the DSi XL deal..so thats like 3-4 weeks ago :/

damn i still have shaun whites and TMNT around..got too many.. gotta go return them before 30 days is up lol

[Parth]

Well, I can understand that the price was lower until release date, but since I did the T2+$20, I think I should get the CE with no further money required. I know they usually exclude the CE from T2/T3 promos, but when the price is the same it should be OK.

Will find out soon. Can't decide if I'm going to just take the reg. version, pay more for the CE, or go off like a roman candle in the store!! :twisted:

So has it been confirmed that the instore price is 64.99? As the website states 79.99 now.... I'm definitely not paying 79.99 for an incomplete collectors edition.
The CE is priced the same at the RE. But if you haven't already gone to pick it up, you're unlikely to get the CE. Most stores are sold out by now.

And yes, the stores will gladly switch to the CE from the RE if they still have them left.

[mng09]

EB TIV:
God of War: Collection (PS3) - $9.25
MySims (Wii) - $12

[TripleQ]

So has it been confirmed that the instore price is 64.99? As the website states 79.99 now.... I'm definitely not paying 79.99 for an incomplete collectors edition.

It was $64.99 in store this morning.. and probably still is if you can find one.

[TurdDealz]

Well, I can understand that the price was lower until release date, but since I did the T2+$20, I think I should get the CE with no further money required. I know they usually exclude the CE from T2/T3 promos, but when the price is the same it should be OK.

Will find out soon. Can't decide if I'm going to just take the reg. version, pay more for the CE, or go off like a roman candle in the store!! :twisted:

That is incorrect, they are suppose to allow the T3 promo on the collectors. You just have to pay the difference.

I found this out from contacting gamestop head office. Head office contacted the EB branch and then they did it for me without any issues.

[Balanar08]

So I was just at walmart dufferin mall when I stumbled upon these turd hunters. They looked Filipino. They looked as if a couple. The girl was a natural at turd hunting scouting fast for the games. They looked definitely as lurkers. They grabbed a gi joe game. Overheard there conversion and heard them say, hurry we have to go to eb games to get those collectors editions before they get there. Lol it was hilarious.

[Longobongo]

BB April.12

Bioshock 2 - PS3 - $40

They're on sale used for 47.99 @ EB (or 43.19 after edge discount) but its a decent way to transfer EB credit to BB if you don't mind taking a 3.19 loss.

Did the BB promo and traded a crappy/broken headset I got from the dollar store for a Sony Noise Canceling in-ear headphones and paid it off using BB gift card. Pretty good deal than just having EB credits laying around.

[Xeerochild]

BB April.12

Bioshock 2 - PS3 - $40

They're on sale used for 47.99 @ EB (or 43.19 after edge discount) but its a decent way to transfer EB credit to BB if you don't mind taking a 3.19 loss.

Did the BB promo and traded a crappy/broken headset I got from the dollar store for a Sony Noise Canceling in-ear headphones and paid it off using BB gift card. Pretty good deal than just having EB credits laying around.

The loss is actually higher than $3.19.

$43.19 * 0.13 (Ontario) = $5.61

So you're losing $3.19 plus an additional $5.61 after tax ($8.80). Like you said, it's a decent way to transfer EB credit, but the Sabo version was still best.

[NonStopInTheMix]

So I was just at walmart dufferin mall when I stumbled upon these turd hunters. They looked Filipino. They looked as if a couple. The girl was a natural at turd hunting scouting fast for the games. They looked definitely as lurkers. They grabbed a gi joe game. Overheard there conversion and heard them say, hurry we have to go to eb games to get those collectors editions before they get there. Lol it was hilarious.

Turdhunters FTW :lol:

And btw, to the asian dude I saw @ Yonge/Dundas FS trying to PM Space Chimps by getting the CSR to look it up on the RCSS website... good luck getting any EB in the near area to take it in for a T3.

As far as I know they're only offering direct trade in credit for abuse titles now :twisted:

[d182]

So I was just at walmart dufferin mall when I stumbled upon these turd hunters. They looked Filipino. They looked as if a couple. The girl was a natural at turd hunting scouting fast for the games. They looked definitely as lurkers. They grabbed a gi joe game. Overheard there conversion and heard them say, hurry we have to go to eb games to get those collectors editions before they get there. Lol it was hilarious.

hehe good story - lol @ conversion.
my gf's take on your post "that's what happens to gamers, their brains go mush" :lol:

just picked up my copy of SCC - the CE is indeed 64.99.
unfortunately they were sold out :(
they also confirmed that its a GG.

tivs for the day:

nba 2k10 360 - $21.25 (PT'ed for SSF4)
bayonnetta 360 - $23 (kept it)

[Lone_Prodigy]

u guys all still hoarding and doing trade 3's constantly? :D

I thought about this the other day. I've done a lot of T3's and GG's, and amassed quite a bit of EB credit. However, considering the mediocre prices at EB, I will probably end up using that credit for full-priced games, BUT all these deals make me reluctant to pay retail for anything (even if it's Monopoly money).

It's a vicious cycle.

[Longobongo]

The loss is actually higher than $3.19.

$43.19 * 0.13 (Ontario) = $5.61

So you're losing $3.19 plus an additional $5.61 after tax ($8.80). Like you said, it's a decent way to transfer EB credit, but the Sabo version was still best.

I still had EB credit on a edge card so that negated the taxes. You would be dinged taxes if you used a gift card but thats unavoidable since everything would be taxed I believe.

[Migger]

So I was just at walmart dufferin mall when I stumbled upon these turd hunters. They looked Filipino. They looked as if a couple. The girl was a natural at turd hunting scouting fast for the games. They looked definitely as lurkers. They grabbed a gi joe game. Overheard there conversion and heard them say, hurry we have to go to eb games to get those collectors editions before they get there. Lol it was hilarious.

Lol, I'm Filipino (although I get mistaken for Chinese a lot), and I can't front - my people can be pretty damn cheap.. sometimes embarrassingly so...

I'm just imagining their conversation in really fast Tagalog... " 'tang-ina honey, bilisan mo... baka ma ubusan na sila ng kolektors idision"...

[jEnkinsX]

Lol, I'm Filipino (although I get mistaken for Chinese a lot), and I can't front - my people can be pretty damn cheap.. sometimes embarrassingly so...

I'm just imagining their conversation in really fast Tagalog... " 'tang-ina honey, bilisan mo... baka ma ubusan na sila ng kolektors idision"...
Lol at the spelling! I'm Filipino too. You're pretty fluent. I hope I get offered the free upgrade to collectors. Hehehehe. What comes with it anyways?

[Lorie]

Ive never encountered a Turdhunter before, but I notice occasionally when I drop by Walmart at stc (3minute walk from my workplace), the racks are all messed up as if a storm had just hit it. When I see that I dont bother checking if there's any turds left, and it even saves me the time. I go there quite often in the mornings during break time and its normally all clean and tidy. I guess Turdhunters do their jobs during the afternoon time.

To the turdhunters that read this, be considerate and keep the shelf tidy, makes it easier for other hunters/customers to go through the rack.

[Arloskay]

As far as I know they're only offering direct trade in credit for abuse titles now :twisted:

So what titles are considered "abuse" titles by EB?

[Migger]

Lol at the spelling! I'm Filipino too. You're pretty fluent. I hope I get offered the free upgrade to collectors. Hehehehe. What comes with it anyways?

hehe, thanks... my tagalog's aight - we moved to Canada when i was in grade 3, so I retained some of it. I bet a ton of lurkers on RFD are Flips...

As for the CE, it comes in a steelbook case, has some decals, an artbook, a comic book, a couple in-game items (costume and a gun), and a USB device that may or may not work (hence the price drop on the CE)

[dorje]

picked up my PO Splinters Cell CE, my PO had $69.99 cr, but wasn't given the extra back in the edge card. CSR mentioned that since i did T3, they wouldn't, didn't argue.

so how would you GG a collector's edition.

[yoda12320]

picked up my PO Splinters Cell CE, my PO had $69.99 cr, but wasn't given the extra back in the edge card. CSR mentioned that since i did T3, they wouldn't, didn't argue.

so how would you GG a collector's edition.

Believe you gotta bring it all back but not certain others have GG CE and can probbally answer it more clearly.

[TripleQ]

picked up my PO Splinters Cell CE, my PO had $69.99 cr, but wasn't given the extra back in the edge card. CSR mentioned that since i did T3, they wouldn't, didn't argue.

so how would you GG a collector's edition.

Same here... no $5 back. Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't.

Anyway, I asked about GG the CE.. they said just game + case + manual.

[La Fleur]

So what titles are considered "abuse" titles by EB?

Just check the game for bruises and bumps and you should be fine.

[Gamin_Guru]

Ive never encountered a Turdhunter before, but I notice occasionally when I drop by Walmart at stc (3minute walk from my workplace), the racks are all messed up as if a storm had just hit it. When I see that I dont bother checking if there's any turds left, and it even saves me the time. I go there quite often in the mornings during break time and its normally all clean and tidy. I guess Turdhunters do their jobs during the afternoon time.

To the turdhunters that read this, be considerate and keep the shelf tidy, makes it easier for other hunters/customers to go through the rack.

Interesting... A fellow STC hoarder/lurker

[jEnkinsX]

picked up my PO Splinters Cell CE, my PO had $69.99 cr, but wasn't given the extra back in the edge card. CSR mentioned that since i did T3, they wouldn't, didn't argue.

so how would you GG a collector's edition.

I GG'ed GOW3 from a UE. I just gave them the game.

[grappos13]

I GG'ed GOW3 from a UE. I just gave them the game.

i did this as well.. although recently, someone stepped on my box and now there is a big crease down the front of it.. i got mad pissed lol...

but i made sure i could do it before at a certain EB...other EB's said no...

[onthetrolly]

anyone notice how the trade-in offers page on gamestop.ca updated recently? AC2 is off the list now, and taking its place are some non-existent games! Pretty good tiv on star wars battlefront 3 though...

[Shino]

anyone notice how the trade-in offers page on gamestop.ca updated recently? AC2 is off the list now, and taking its place are some non-existent games! Pretty good tiv on star wars battlefront 3 though...

There is no such thing as battlefront 3..especially for 360 lol. Can't they ever get things right?

[LatrellMoonwell]

you know you are a born turd hunter when...

your dad steals fast food napkins to use at home :)

[La Fleur]

Better yet, some schmuck is going to try to get Medal of Honour Airborne traded for 35 and probably raise a stink saying "it's on the website."

Whoever is successful, truly deserves a "medal of honour"

[yoda12320]

There is no such thing as battlefront 3..especially for 360 lol. Can't they ever get things right?

http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/star-wars-battlefront-iii/g-20070302104629491044

LOL

[Migger]

There is no such thing as battlefront 3..especially for 360 lol. Can't they ever get things right?

Lol... Medal of Honor for PS3 and Xbox 360 is $35... isn't this game coming out in the fall?!?

I'm beginning to wonder whether anyone in their head office has even played video games outside of Pong or Pac man or wii sports

[yoda12320]

Lol... Medal of Honor for PS3 and Xbox 360 is $35... isn't this game coming out in the fall?!?

I'm beginning to wonder whether anyone in their head office has even played video games outside of Pong or Pac man or wii sports

lol They giving away TIV for pre-release games wewt!

[x0pa]

I GG'ed GOW3 from a UE. I just gave them the game.

In terms of the Splinter Cell: CE, that means I would have to return the awesome DVD case when GG'ing? That is pretty much why I ordered it (aside from the USB) :(

[Acid_]

I was at EB Metrotown today and a guy was picking up Splinter Cell or something. The clerk told him that he was flagged as trading in duplicates at Metrotown and Lougheed. He could still trade, but was warned that his trades would now be watched for duplicates.

#1) I respect EB for issuing a warning. I mean they can choose who they do business with and if they don't like the way you trade they don't have to trade with you. It's way better than an outright ban.

#2) Beware, it looks like dupes, even across EBs can get you noticed/flagged/banned.

[dragonduck]

April 13

Titles worked for T3:

gi joe ds - 12
castlevania wii
riddick ps3

I got bad memory only remembered tiv of the first one lol

[La Fleur]

I was at EB Metrotown today and a guy was picking up Splinter Cell or something. The clerk told him that he was flagged as trading in duplicates at Metrotown and Lougheed. He could still trade, but was warned that his trades would now be watched for duplicates.

#1) I respect EB for issuing a warning. I mean they can choose who they do business with and if they don't like the way you trade they don't have to trade with you. It's way better than an outright ban.

#2) Beware, it looks like dupes, even across EBs can get you noticed/flagged/banned.

I suspect another round of bannings is imminent. Not to stoke a fire or anything, but when the turd hunting becomes desperate, people tend to hit up Walmart or Staples for the same 3 turds and repeat across 2 to 3 stores. It's not like these stores don't call each other up for giggles.

[Acid_]

I suspect another round of bannings is imminent. Not to stoke a fire or anything, but when the turd hunting becomes desperate, people tend to hit up Walmart or Staples for the same 3 turds and repeat across 2 to 3 stores. It's not like these stores don't call each other up for giggles.

Yeah and I'm sure when you're trading Gears of War 2 or even Bourne or Prince of Persia there's a good chance EB can make their money back. But with some of the Wii and DS shovelware from Staples and Walmart, EB could get badly stung with these. And maybe motivated to stop the shovelware turd hunters with warnings/bannings.

[Lorie]

I just want to confirm, so if i have the CE edition of SC, when I GG it, I just give them the game, manual and case? does that mean i can keep the usb key, and other stuff that it came with?

[Gamin_Guru]

Is FutureShop/BestBuy still giving $45 for FF13 PS3? I just can't seem to play it. Stuck on chapter 11 and the game is so boring

[Captain Snazzypants]

I was at EB Metrotown today and a guy was picking up Splinter Cell or something. The clerk told him that he was flagged as trading in duplicates at Metrotown and Lougheed. He could still trade, but was warned that his trades would now be watched for duplicates.

#1) I respect EB for issuing a warning. I mean they can choose who they do business with and if they don't like the way you trade they don't have to trade with you. It's way better than an outright ban.

#2) Beware, it looks like dupes, even across EBs can get you noticed/flagged/banned.

If you buy multiple copies of games for friends, family, or for the 'games room' as well as the 'TV room', then surely it is understandable that you would eventually trade multiple copies of those games back in where you got them from.

I have been asked a few times 'didn't you trade this one in a while ago?' to which I (honestly) answered that I was the same guy who bought multiple copies earlier, or traded it back to EB when the TIV was still high then decided to pick up another copy later on only to keep the cycle going. I have bought, traded, re-bought, re-traded Bioshock countless times at EB. Why should they care since they usually come out ahead each time I do so (well, not me, but most others...) :cool:


Yeah and I'm sure when you're trading Gears of War 2 or even Bourne or Prince of Persia there's a good chance EB can make their money back. But with some of the Wii and DS shovelware from Staples and Walmart EB could get badly stung with these. And maybe motivated to stop the shovelware turd hunters with warnings/bannings.

Or.......just maybe.....they could adjust the TIV to reflect the actual value to them in terms of 'resellability'. Even if they get caught out once in a while, that sting should never last more than a day. Alien Syndrome or Space Chimps anyone? :rolleyes:

[Daco406]

TIV at FS for Little Big Planet GOTY Edition and Resident Evil 5 is $12 as of today.

[Acid_]

If you buy multiple copies of games for friends, family, or for the 'games room' as well as the 'TV room', then surely it is understandable that you would eventually trade multiple copies of those games back in where you got them from.

I have been asked a few times 'didn't you trade this one in a while ago?' to which I (honestly) answered that I was the same guy who bought multiple copies earlier, or traded it back to EB when the TIV was still high then decided to pick up another copy later on only to keep the cycle going. I have bought, traded, re-bought, re-traded Bioshock countless times at EB. Why should they care since they usually come out ahead each time I do so (well, not me, but most others...) :cool:



I agree. I've bought some games to play, not trade, several times too, but EB is trying to use multiples as an indicator that you buy to trade. Like I've said before, I don't think it's EB's business whether I bought a game on release day, played it every night and slept with it under my pillow or if I bought it at BBV 5 minutes ago for $4.99, changed the case and added instructions from my stash. If it's not hot or pirated, it's none of their business.

But EB EB doesn't like the smart game traders who skim the bottom of the TIVs. They want Mario, Zelda and $2 Killzone 2s.

Anyway yeah I think they are just using multiples as an estimator of who is buying cheap turds to trade in. It's not accurate though.




Or.......just maybe.....they could adjust the TIV to reflect the actual value to them in terms of 'resellability'. Even if they get caught out once in a while, that sting should never last more than a day. Alien Syndrome or Space Chimps anyone? :rolleyes:

Yeah, but it appears that whatever system they use to come up with and change TIVs is way slower than that.

[GVRtrader]

picked up my PO Splinters Cell CE, my PO had $69.99 cr, but wasn't given the extra back in the edge card. CSR mentioned that since i did T3, they wouldn't, didn't argue.

so how would you GG a collector's edition.

Its YMMV and depends on the game.

For SC, you will have to return it with the CE case since there is no other casing for the game (unlike GoW3). You can keep the bonus (USB drive). You also only get the regular price for GG (which in this case actually is the same for some odd reason, as the price dropped today to 64.99 when i was picking them up so i didn't need to pay any difference and got $5 back instead on every pickup except metro where i got nothing back... didn't ask at any of the locations).

[TripleQ]

I was at EB Metrotown today and a guy was picking up Splinter Cell or something. The clerk told him that he was flagged as trading in duplicates at Metrotown and Lougheed. He could still trade, but was warned that his trades would now be watched for duplicates.


Isn't Lougheed the most trader unfriendly EB in all of Canada? Or am I thinking of another location.. Might just be a localized phenomenon..

[GraphixDee]

Turdhunters FTW :lol:

And btw, to the asian dude I saw @ Yonge/Dundas FS trying to PM Space Chimps by getting the CSR to look it up on the RCSS website... good luck getting any EB in the near area to take it in for a T3.

As far as I know they're only offering direct trade in credit for abuse titles now :twisted:

That would be me. Actually I had a receipt from FS, wanted them to PM that. They gave me some BS saying I got it at clearance sale and its now $34.99 on the FS website. They couldn't do it blah blah blah. By the way is there some kind of a policy where if they don't have stock of a sale item they give it to you half price? The rep that was looking for the game and when he found it, he said oh good, I didn't have to give to you half off.

So Space Chimps no good at EB now?

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

yea i would like to know also if Alien Syndrome or Space Chimps for wii still qualifies at EB ? i must have gotten the MOD at all 3 stores i called cuz they all refused to give TIV over the phone :( (whereas usually these 3 stores give them out freely..)

[baconape]

son of a #^@%$ :evil:

Splinter Cell CE was priced at $64.99 yesterday, same as the reg. edition, but it's back up to $79.99 today. I did a T2 + $20 to get it, and now they may ask for the extra $15. Amazon.ca still has both for $59.99

The reason for the discount is due to some defective USB sticks that contain the bonus content.

pick up mine from merrivale and mod offered me collect edt upgrade for free

[Arloskay]

EB, April 13 2010:

Damnation PS3 $10.50

Used in a T3, along with a BBV $4.99 game and a Stooples $9.99 game. Found it at WM on the weekend for $10. I actually bought it to play, thinking it looked interesting, but then afterwards I looked up the reviews on it, and decided I was going to return it instead (the reviews are really bad...). Just asked it's value at EB when I was there yesterday, and was shocked to find out how high it was. Hmm, there were a couple more copies at the same store, although that is the only store I've seen it at for that price so far - probably won't be back at that store again for a week or so. It's so tempting though, even though I keep thinking "this is the last trade", some new opportunity always keeps presenting itself. Mind you, my policy is to never trade more than 2 copies of the same item, and never more than one to the same store. So, that means I've met my quota for many games, have to look out for new ones (allotment of trades GI Joe, Disgaea, Igor, Wacky Races, Castlevania Judgment, Tornado Outbreak is all done for me, although I keep coming across them...).

[civicb]

Isn't Lougheed the most trader unfriendly EB in all of Canada? Or am I thinking of another location.. Might just be a localized phenomenon..

I thought it's the one in woodside square??? LOL...

[ulic]

Today EB;

T3F1: HALO REACH
GiJoe (DS)
HP Half-Blood Prince (WII)
Castlevania (WII)

T2F: Lost Planet 2
HP Half-Blood Prince (WII)
Castlevania (WII)

[hammerhands]

Its YMMV and depends on the game.

For SC, you will have to return it with the CE case since there is no other casing for the game (unlike GoW3). You can keep the bonus (USB drive). You also only get the regular price for GG (which in this case actually is the same for some odd reason, as the price dropped today to 64.99 when i was picking them up so i didn't need to pay any difference and got $5 back instead on every pickup except metro where i got nothing back... didn't ask at any of the locations).

I was told that some of the USB keys were faulty thats why it dropped to the same price and I couldn't get a refund if it had a faulty key. I PO the regular edition and was offered the CE because I was a regular !!!!

[yoda12320]

I was told that some of the USB keys were faulty thats why it dropped to the same price and I couldn't get a refund if it had a faulty key. I PO the regular edition and was offered the CE because I was a regular !!!!

Wow thats a backhand store lol, I'd wonder if they be like no GG's allowed lol.

[brucedlx]

My Splinter cell USB thingy doesn't work at all! Which is actually a shame. Would have loved to have it in my wallet.

[ESO]

Same here... no $5 back. Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't.

Anyway, I asked about GG the CE.. they said just game + case + manual.



The $5 back depends on what the receipt shows for pre-order...

Since the CE is $64.99....you will get $5 back if the receipt says $69.99

If the receipts shows $64.99 on the receipt...you won't get anything back.

[ayinaim]

EB, April 13 2010:

Damnation PS3 $10.50

Used in a T3, along with a BBV $4.99 game and a Stooples $9.99 game. Found it at WM on the weekend for $10. I actually bought it to play, thinking it looked interesting, but then afterwards I looked up the reviews on it, and decided I was going to return it instead (the reviews are really bad...). Just asked it's value at EB when I was there yesterday, and was shocked to find out how high it was. Hmm, there were a couple more copies at the same store, although that is the only store I've seen it at for that price so far - probably won't be back at that store again for a week or so. It's so tempting though, even though I keep thinking "this is the last trade", some new opportunity always keeps presenting itself. Mind you, my policy is to never trade more than 2 copies of the same item, and never more than one to the same store. So, that means I've met my quota for many games, have to look out for new ones (allotment of trades GI Joe, Disgaea, Igor, Wacky Races, Castlevania Judgment, Tornado Outbreak is all done for me, although I keep coming across them...).

Unless you're a loner, you can always ask someone else to trade in for you. I'd asked my different housemates a few time before to do the trade when i come across multiple turds, which i rarely do, actually. And they are cool with it, since it can be done within minutes. :cheesygri

[undacova]

FS
WII - shaun white snowboarding - world stage $10
WII - TMNT Smash up - $3

[Arloskay]

Unless you're a loner, you can always ask someone else to trade in for you. I'd asked my different housemates a few time before to do the trade when i come across multiple turds, which i rarely do, actually. And they are cool with it, since it can be done within minutes. :cheesygri

Well, that's more trouble than I want to go to. Plus, I'm not in school anymore, I'm a lot older than most traders I suppose, my colleagues are mostly not the game-playing types :). My kids won't be old enough to do any trading of their own for a while yet, too... So I'll just stick to being the "lone trader", hi ho silver away!

[easterclause]

Damnit, I paid 10 bucks today for CSI Hard Evidence 360, which is worth 4 at EBGames. Thought I was getting the one that's worth 19. Arghhhh.

[Acid_]

Isn't Lougheed the most trader unfriendly EB in all of Canada? Or am I thinking of another location.. Might just be a localized phenomenon..

Yeah Lougheed is the Nasasauris EB location that Vancouverites complain about. Let's hope it's just a Lougheed thing.

[stulec52]

Well, that's more trouble than I want to go to. Plus, I'm not in school anymore, I'm a lot older than most traders I suppose, my colleagues are mostly not the game-playing types :). My kids won't be old enough to do any trading of their own for a while yet, too... So I'll just stick to being the "lone trader", hi ho silver away!

sounds like me too !

Anyone asked the TIV of the new Splinter cell yet?:cheesygri

[Matryx]

anyone know the best way I can transfer EB credit to FS? PM me if you do thanks.

[tlev4242]

Hi everyone, I'm kind of a nubcake at this, but I think I wound up doing ok tonight.

I had earlier picked up 2 Shaun Whites at $9.99 and traded them in at BBV for the $20 credit. Today, I used that $40 to get Splinter Cell at Future Shop. I lucked out in finding Super Mario Galaxy for 9.99 and paired that with Lego Rock Band (XBOX) at 29.99.

I traded those in at Future Shop and asked the rep if I could get the CE. He said no, but then I asked him if I could get the regular edition, return that and pay the difference for the CE. He seemed surprised by my way of thinking around this, and said yes. I also asked him to PM that to EB's 64.99. I wound up paying about $5 for the difference and walked out with my new Splinter Cell.

I checked out the receipt I got for handing in the games, so I'm assuming that these are the TIV's for the two games I traded in at FS:

Wii Super Mario Galaxy - 26
Xbox Lego Rock Band - 18.

So, I have a question now. While I was there, I noticed used copies of Dante's Inferno for 39.99. Is it possible to pick one of those up and power trade it in at EB for one of the games that they have on the list? Because that would net me around $15 after taxes on Dante. Or is there an issue with used games at Future shop?

I would appreciate the help on the question, and I'm sorry if it's been answered before, I haven't been able to find anything in the thread (although I haven't looked through all 1900+ pages of replies)

[R3B3LYOU5]

Today EB;

T3F1: HALO REACH
GiJoe (DS)
HP Half-Blood Prince (WII)
Castlevania (WII)

T2F: Lost Planet 2
HP Half-Blood Prince (WII)
Castlevania (WII)

which location did you find the castlevania ?? i couldn't find it anywhere !

fyi to scarb turd hunters,

Toys'R'Us Cedarbrae have nothing good... of course unless you're willing to dish out $30+tax for Sonic Unleashed (360) + Harry Potter Half Blood Prince (Wii) after the Buy1Get150%Off deal. Otherwise nothing good...

[Arloskay]

which location did you find the castlevania ?? i couldn't find it anywhere !


RCSS had piles of them a couple of weeks ago, not sure if that's the case. Also lots of Tornado Outbreak for Wii for $10, TIV even higher than Castlevania Judgment, around $12.

[LIVE DEREK]

I was at EB Metrotown today and a guy was picking up Splinter Cell or something. The clerk told him that he was flagged as trading in duplicates at Metrotown and Lougheed. He could still trade, but was warned that his trades would now be watched for duplicates.

#1) I respect EB for issuing a warning. I mean they can choose who they do business with and if they don't like the way you trade they don't have to trade with you. It's way better than an outright ban.

#2) Beware, it looks like dupes, even across EBs can get you noticed/flagged/banned.

Yes........warnings are better than bans........that is usually all that it takes.


If you buy multiple copies of games for friends, family, or for the 'games room' as well as the 'TV room', then surely it is understandable that you would eventually trade multiple copies of those games back in where you got them from.

I have been asked a few times 'didn't you trade this one in a while ago?' to which I (honestly) answered that I was the same guy who bought multiple copies earlier, or traded it back to EB when the TIV was still high then decided to pick up another copy later on only to keep the cycle going. I have bought, traded, re-bought, re-traded Bioshock countless times at EB. Why should they care since they usually come out ahead each time I do so (well, not me, but most others...) :cool:



Or.......just maybe.....they could adjust the TIV to reflect the actual value to them in terms of 'resellability'. Even if they get caught out once in a while, that sting should never last more than a day. Alien Syndrome or Space Chimps anyone? :rolleyes:

I know what you mean.......I have lots of consoles at different locations with duplicates of games. I have lots of copies of many different games either for different locations or for LAN......I am that cool :).


My Splinter cell USB thingy doesn't work at all! Which is actually a shame. Would have loved to have it in my wallet.

Well that USB wont work but never fear........go to this site on the 15th for how to get your content....


http://splintercell.us.ubi.com/conviction/


Well, that's more trouble than I want to go to. Plus, I'm not in school anymore, I'm a lot older than most traders I suppose, my colleagues are mostly not the game-playing types :). My kids won't be old enough to do any trading of their own for a while yet, too... So I'll just stick to being the "lone trader", hi ho silver away!

It is more fun when you do it by yourself anyways :confused::confused::confused:........ummm I mean more fun trading by yourself.


Hurley is so going to kill Locke........it is going to be epic.....only a few more weeks.

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[ulic]

which location did you find the castlevania ?? i couldn't find it anywhere !

fyi to scarb turd hunters,

Toys'R'Us Cedarbrae have nothing good... of course unless you're willing to dish out $30+tax for Sonic Unleashed (360) + Harry Potter Half Blood Prince (Wii) after the Buy1Get150%Off deal. Otherwise nothing good...

Got at TRU in Quebec, you can have Castle at Stooples also, did you check?

I buy 2 Castlevania and 2 HP so that's no bad with the Buy1Get1 50%

[Balanar08]

which location did you find the castlevania ?? i couldn't find it anywhere !

fyi to scarb turd hunters,

Toys'R'Us Cedarbrae have nothing good... of course unless you're willing to dish out $30+tax for Sonic Unleashed (360) + Harry Potter Half Blood Prince (Wii) after the Buy1Get150%Off deal. Otherwise nothing good...

Fyi, the same with Dufferin Mall :D:cheesygri:lol:

[Gamin_Guru]

Tivs.ca showing $45 tiv @ FutureShop for FF13 April 3. Is this still true ?

[dom11]

EB games
WII
Crayola Adventures 7.00
Dog Island 1.25
Sambo Amigo 50 cents
Wii Fit plus 7.00
Mario Kart 24.00
Petz Sports 7.00
Wii Sports Resort 18.50
Spyro Elemental Nights 7.00
DeBob 5.25
Where's Waldo 7.00
NerfNstrike 7.00
Ultimate I Spy 9.75
Game Party 2 7.00
Hasbro Family 17.00

360
Just Cause 2 20.00

[andsoitgoes]

XBOX 360
Bayonetta
Forza 3
* both 22 (plus some change, can't remember exactly?)

Lego Rock Band - 7 (sigh...)
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 - $0.75 (don't judge me, it was $2 at superstore!!)

[Balanar08]

EB games
WII
Crayola Adventures 7.00
Dog Island 1.25
Sambo Amigo 50 cents
Wii Fit plus 7.00
Mario Kart 24.00
Petz Sports 7.00
Wii Sports Resort 18.50
Spyro Elemental Nights 7.00
DeBob 5.25
Where's Waldo 7.00
NerfNstrike 7.00
Ultimate I Spy 9.75
Game Party 2 7.00
Hasbro Family 17.00

360
Just Cause 2 20.00

Huh thats wierd. I definitely saw Ultimate I Spy at Toys R Us at Dufferin Mall for 14.99. Combine that with Harry Potter and you got yourself 2 games for aprox. 25$.

[GraphixDee]

Went to Eatons to pick up my PO of SC:C

EB TIVs 04/13/10

DS
Pokemon: Pearl $12
Mario Kart $ 14.25 (2 weeks ago it was $19.25)

[Balanar08]

Went to Eatons to pick up my PO of SC:C

EB TIVs 04/13/10

DS
Pokemon: Pearl $12
Mario Kart $ 14.25 (2 weeks ago it was $19.25)

Huh, is Splinter Cell trade 2?

[miladvm]

Damnit, I paid 10 bucks today for CSI Hard Evidence 360, which is worth 4 at EBGames. Thought I was getting the one that's worth 19. Arghhhh.

lol I hate to say it man, but you gotta be more of a gamer and less of a trader! You should have known you were buying the first one! :lol:

[easterclause]

lol I hate to say it man, but you gotta be more of a gamer and less of a trader! You should have known you were buying the first one! :lol:

Hey, I was playing Splinter Cell earlier tonight and I'm playing Halo 2 tonight and all day tomorrow. I'm a gamer, but who the hell actually plays a game based on CSI?

[miladvm]

Hey, I was playing Splinter Cell earlier tonight and I'm playing Halo 2 tonight and all day tomorrow. I'm a gamer, but who the hell actually plays a game based on CSI?

I guess you're not an achievement junkie :P

[Zero22]

EB

Wii
The Sims 2 Pets - 12
Narnia - 9 :)
Mario Sluggers - 12


Xbox360
Eternal Sonata - 7

BBV
Dragon Age Awakenings - 21

And here you go...

BB

FF13 - 45
:cheesygri
who knows how long it will last...
Mario Sluggers - 13
Dragon Age Awakenings - 15

[GraphixDee]

Huh, is Splinter Cell trade 2?

No, I meant while I was there to pick up my PO. I checked the values for those 2 games. Since I was there.

So people what's the story on Space Chimps and GI Joe DS? EB is not taking it anymore?

[1-anh]

TIVS Best Buy:

April 13, 2010

FF13 $45
GOW3 $45
BF:BC2 $45

TIV's for all 3 games are still $45, dont know when it will drop so you better get it in sooner rather than later.

[number8888]

Traded in Borderlands (xbox360) for 35 at EB today.

It's part of their April promo.

[hammerhands]

EB Tivs 04/13


Wii

Crash of the Titans $ 1
Mario Sluggers $12

XBox 360

Warriors Orochi $ 4

DS

DSi XL $120
GI Joe >$8
Disagea >$8

[Vinman]

So people what's the story on Space Chimps and GI Joe DS? EB is not taking it anymore?

I'd like to know as well, along with where EB hides their current T3 list.

[dr_teng]

I'd like to know as well, along with where EB hides their current T3 list.

They had no problem taking in GI Joe DS yesterday, no idea about Space Chimps.

[dtp11]

EB, April 13 2010:

Damnation PS3 $10.50

...GI Joe, Disgaea, Igor, Wacky Races, Castlevania Judgment, Tornado Outbreak...Tornado Outbreak for Wii, correct? Anyone know by chance if it qualifies for 360 or PS3 as well?


I'd like to know as well, along with where EB hides their current T3 list.I've never had an EB not let me trade for any future release (that was on their system/in their computer). But, from what I remember seeing on an in-store sign the other day:

Alan Wake
Skate 3
Prince of Persia
Red Dead Redemption
Blur
Gran Turismo 5
Lost Planet
UFC 2010

...and 4 more than I can't think of/remember, sorry.

Unless you were referring to their current list of >$8 titles that they accept for T3's... in which case, I would also love to see that list! ;)

[NonStopInTheMix]

I'd like to know as well, along with where EB hides their current T3 list.

It basically is a huge YMMV as it comes down to the manager's discretion and how angry they are they have a truckload of copies of a turd (say My Weight Loss Coach) that nobody will ever buy.

Thus for some EBs in malls like the Eaton Centre, they are so swamped with so many copies of a slow selling title that they refuse to take more copies in. Either find an ignorant CSR or a store that doesn't blatantly show that they have 10 copies of GI Joe DS on their shelves.

The T3 list is always outlined in the promo booklet. Some stores are really anal about following that book like a bible and refusing to let you do a T3 on anything else.

[mini kangaroo]

Tornado Outbreak for Wii, correct? Anyone know by chance if it qualifies for 360 or PS3 as well?

I've never had an EB not let me trade for any future release (that was on their system/in their computer). But, from what I remember seeing on an in-store sign the other day:

Alan Wake
Skate 3
Prince of Persia
Red Dead Redemption
Blur
Gran Turismo 5
Lost Planet
UFC 2010

...and 4 more than I can't think of/remember, sorry.

Unless you were referring to their current list of >$8 titles that they accept for T3's... in which case, I would also love to see that list! ;)


3 of the 4 your are missing are probably mod nations racers, super mario galaxy 2, and split second, can't remember what else is there for the last one.

and you are right, out of the couple EBs that i have done T3s with, only 1 was a pain in not letting me doing a T3 for a future release that was on their comp, maybe he was too lazy, or just doesnt know how. other EBs, as long as it's in their system, you can PO, or do a T3. (Agent, I am Alive, True Crime....etc)

[DFS 360]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...

[TripleQ]

All the T3, GG, etc info is here

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/eb-april-2010-promos-872378/

[Migger]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...

lol, I think they're partially correct...

[yoda12320]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...


lol, I think they're partially correct...

Nah, the manager just saying that b/c he pissed off by the amount of people doing T3GF's there and not $$ come in the till lol. So bascially they're getting paided to watch this forum wow where do I sign up lol?

[Migger]

Nah, the manager just saying that b/c he pissed off by the amount of people doing T3GF's there and not $$ come in the till lol. So bascially they're getting paided to watch this forum wow where do I sign up lol?

I actually meant that they were partially correct about us being psychos and losers who don't play their videogames and just go around trading them and flipping them...

For the record, I don't do much flipping and I actually attempt to play my games when I have time :p

[Wildarm]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.


Not a big surprise. I know of several EB employees who look at this thread fairly regularly(often to find good trade deals). This sort of action should be done at the head office level though and reflected in the TIV of games instead of putting the onus on individual CSRs which will be very hit and miss.

I'm surprised they don't just up the TIV requirement for T3 titles to say $10-12 dollars. This would probably cut down on majority of the abuse but still give a decent TIV return to use the promo.

I think microplay has the best T3 from a business stand point. 3+ titles, total TIV > $40 for any game $69.99 or less. Works great at a long as you keep your TIVs reasonable. ie. <$20 for non-AAA titles.

[Geoshadow]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...

Hey EB, if you are reading this I may or may not have played everything I trade in but I certainly play every new release I order from you. I played all the way through BFBC2, GoW 3, Just Cause 2, Red Steel 2, FF13, Bioshock 2, Dante, Metro 2033 etc. Right now I'm playing Splinter Cell and almost finished Resonance of Fate.

[Migger]

Hey EB, if you're reading this, hire me and I'll read this thread for you and look out for "losers and psychos"

You won't even need to pay me in cash.. I'll gladly take EB credit :D ;)

[NonStopInTheMix]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...

The manager at that store must think his/her employees have utterly nothing else to do with their lives... that or the store is being hit by turdhunters like mad :lol:

Funny how some people still think that RFD is full of psychos and stuff. I guess its time for everyone to let their grandparents do the trading!

[Arloskay]

EB

Wii
The Sims 2 Pets - 12
Narnia - 9 :)
Mario Sluggers - 12
BB - 13

Xbox360
Eternal Sonata - 7

BBV
Dragon Age Awakenings - 21

And here you go...

BB

FF13 - 45
:cheesygri
who knows how long it will last...
Mario Sluggers - 13
Dragon Age Awakenings - 15

What's BB? Brunswick Bowling?

[mini kangaroo]

What's BB? Brunswick Bowling?

are you serious?

[richboy!]

are you serious?

it's not Best Buy if there's a TIV beside BB.
READ the BOLD writing

[richboy!]

Anyone know TIV of Dark Void for PS3?
can't access TIV.ca at my work.

[yoda12320]

Anyone know TIV of Dark Void for PS3?
can't access TIV.ca at my work.

10 TIV but not sure.

[mini kangaroo]

it's not Best Buy if there's a TIV beside BB.
READ the BOLD writing

sorry, my bad :P

[dtp11]

What's BB? Brunswick Bowling?Beach Bum
Big Bird
Back Bacon
Bubble Boy
Billy Bob
Buy Beans
Bring Burgers
Breed Bunnies
Black Berry
Birch Bark
Butter Ball

[GQ001]

as of 4/13 @ eb

Wii
Brunswick Bowling $10
Big Brain Academy $10

DS
Curling $8

does everyone have an account on tivs.ca? I know ppl are still posting values here, but I think it's quicker and faster to create an account and just post the values on the site so its all in one place..... I don't think neksus has time to scour through 50+ posts to find one with relevant tivs

[Acid_]

Picked up 2 copies of Splinter Cell yesterday for some co-op action with my lady (that's what she said!) and talking to the manager of my local EB, he says that employees have been asked to check in on THIS THREAD on RFD regularly to be on the lookout for exploitable game deals from their competitors.

I asked him if he was on RFD but he said no, he did, however say "Those guys are losers and psychos, they don't even play games, they're just addicted to trading them in and flipping them on Kijiji/Craigslist/eBay"
He also said, surprisingly to me, that it was mostly adults doing the compulsive trading, not teens...

Wow, that's some massive disrespect for customers. Yeah we all know that these trade in deals can be pushed to a crazy extreme (picture guy with boxes of games in his car), but I think many of us do turd trading so we can play games for less.

I guess this thread is becoming a victim of it's own success. Three years ago it was tucked away and kind of secret, now EB is picking through it to squash the deals. Bah.

[Zero22]

lol I'll edit. I ment the tiv for Sluggers was 13 @ BB. It just didnt register my spaces...

[La Fleur]

Wow, that's some massive disrespect for customers. Yeah we all know that these trade in deals can be pushed to a crazy extreme (picture guy with boxes of games in his car), but I think many of us do turd trading so we can play games for less.

I guess this thread is becoming a victim of it's own success. Three years ago it was tucked away and kind of secret, now EB is picking through it to squash the deals. Bah.

Yea, this place is very public now - I mean, that article 2 C-mas ago described people on RFD as "psycho's" as well. Bottom line is most people frown on those who can save money, likely due to a combination of jealousy and ignorance of the benefits of being frugal. It's no different with price matching and other money saving strategies in retail. There are some retail staff who refuse to price match based on their philosphy that they shouldn't pay the customer, but no matter which way it goes people will find a way to save $.

[Psycho77]

Yea, this place is very public now - I mean, that article 2 C-mas ago described people on RFD as "psycho's" as well. Bottom line is most people frown on those who can save money, likely due to a combination of jealousy and ignorance of the benefits of being frugal. It's no different with price matching and other money saving strategies in retail. There are some retail staff who refuse to price match based on their philosphy that they shouldn't pay the customer, but no matter which way it goes people will find a way to save $.

I can say for sure there is nothing wrong with psycho's :twisted:

[mini kangaroo]

Yea, this place is very public now - I mean, that article 2 C-mas ago described people on RFD as "psycho's" as well. Bottom line is most people frown on those who can save money, likely due to a combination of jealousy and ignorance of the benefits of being frugal. It's no different with price matching and other money saving strategies in retail. There are some retail staff who refuse to price match based on their philosphy that they shouldn't pay the customer, but no matter which way it goes people will find a way to save $.

i agree. and if you really think about it (buyers and sellers), even when we go in to PM, we are buying something, just for a discounted price, i very rarely buy anything that is not on sale, or was PM'ed. example, a 29.99 item, it i can PM it to 24.99, or 19.99, chances of me buying is way higher than the regular price.

also, i have been told many times that games are not profited to retailers as an item, but as a whole (volume). they can sell super mario galaxy (as an example) for 29.99, but they could be getting 500 dollars (a random number) from the supplier/developer by selling 100 copies, but if they sell 200 copies, they get 1500 dollars. - so it's not like they are losing money (i guess it depends on the PM price) on most cases.

anyways, i think instead of looking at this forum, there are many other better/easier and more effective way to kill turds for EB, FS, or BB...etc

i dont want to disrespect the ppl who work in the HQ for those companies, but let's face it, they are not very smart, and to some extend, very stupid on many cases. they pretty much always open up loop-holes or us rfders to find ways to increase our credit.

[LatrellMoonwell]

Yea, this place is very public now - I mean, that article 2 C-mas ago described people on RFD as "psycho's" as well. Bottom line is most people frown on those who can save money, likely due to a combination of jealousy and ignorance of the benefits of being frugal. It's no different with price matching and other money saving strategies in retail. There are some retail staff who refuse to price match based on their philosphy that they shouldn't pay the customer, but no matter which way it goes people will find a way to save $.

yea well thats a the problem, instead of game trading being just amongst people just saving money on games they actually play, it has now become people trading in games to make a profit by reselling games on craiglist, kijijijijiji, and on here. Not to mention all the noobs oblivious to discreet game trading, trading the same 3 turds mentioned on this thread multiple times to EB, while asking the same questions over and over that have been answered 2 pages back

[dorje]

as of 4/13 @ eb

Wii
Brunswick Bowling $10
Big Brain Academy $10

DS
Curling $8



you can get both for $10 each @ Stooples.

[Migger]

yea well thats a the problem, instead of game trading being just amongst people just saving money on games they actually play, it has now become people trading in games to make a profit by reselling games on craiglist, kijijijijiji, and on here. Not to mention all the noobs oblivious to discreet game trading, trading the same 3 turds mentioned on this thread multiple times to EB, while asking the same questions over and over that have been answered 2 pages back

Agreed - it sucks that people have taken advantage of this thread for personal gain and profit as opposed to being able to pick up games that were actually going to be played and enjoyed.

Every time I check this thread (I often check RFD in my spare time at work) there's upwards of 50 people viewing the thread, half of whom are guests. No doubt a majority of those folks have no intention of actually giving back to the community in some sort of constructive way.

I just wish there were another place to post great deals that isn't so public, but even that doesn't ensure that the lurkers and hoarders and resellers won't be able to access that info...

[mahjongmaniac]

Bioshock 2 is $49.99 new (permanent price drop) as is one other AAA title I cannot recall. Definitely keep that in mind before trying a Rogers trade deal to get it - $50 new is not bad.

um... you sure about that?

i was instore the other day and they had signs saying $50 is a "LTO", which implies a sale rather than new MSRP

[Psilosin]

Its a bit ******** that EB would have it employees lurking RFD to discover the turds de jour. I mean they do have a nationally connected computer system...do they not even have one person on the corporate level with a grade 10 education to either have someone analyze transaction volumes or program the computer to do it for them. If you get a strange/sudden change in volume of a game trading in thats tied to a T31F promo...the computer should drop the TIV value immediately. Not too hard. Its their own problem they keep the TIV of some garbage games so high for so long. Be a bit more reactive with the TIVs and then it still lets the early birds have their turd flippin' treasure hunt fun AND EB doesn't get screwed over for weeks on end with such gold as Space Chimps.

[mahjongmaniac]

Futureshop no longer accepts the kelloggs nintendo coupons. Said they are refusing to reimburse them for them. Would assume bestbuy is the same way.


I bet they got caught taking them for non nintendo games, probably took in piles on the $10 ubisoft games lately.

as long as it's Wii/DS game or accs., the discount works in their system

i bet another possible reason is that the coupon gives a discount for every applicable Nintendo product in the transaction, but there's only one coupon.... so regardless of the # of discounts given per transaction, they may only get reimbursed once for the value of the coupon



I gonna be stuck with a bunch as they expire :mad:


well it's not like FS/BB is the only retailer that takes it

there are Zellers, TRU, RCSS, WM, stooples, EBG, etc.

[_pOtEnZa_]

wii harry potter order of the phoenix - 12$
and my sims wii still both work - 13.50

4.99 each at bbv

turd du jour ROFL thats is funny

[dom11]

EB April 14th
Dark Void PS3 10.00

[Gamin_Guru]

Best Buy:

PS3 - FF13 - $45

[tempta]

Anyone know of a good way to transfer credit from eb to bbv without loosing the tax??

[porkepik]

FS: GOW3 still 45$ as of today 14/04/2010

[natural_spring_water]

wii

table tennis - $4
resident evil umbrella - $11
nerf - n strike - $7
sonic unleashed $7

[KnucklesSonic8]

Only $7 for SUWii? Wow.

[Captain Snazzypants]

um... you sure about that?

i was instore the other day and they had signs saying $50 is a "LTO", which implies a sale rather than new MSRP

I asked an EB person and they said it was a price drop, not mentioning it was temporary. Either way, $50 is about $40 too much for BS2...

[TripleQ]

Only $7 for SUWii? Wow.

I think SU Wii has been a non-qualifier for awhile now? Only 360 and PS3 worked.


I asked an EB person and they said it was a price drop, not mentioning it was temporary. Either way, $50 is about $40 too much for BS2...

I saw a sign saying Bioshock 2 was on sale April 10 to 18 (or something like that.

[KnucklesSonic8]

Ah, I haven't really been keeping track. Just surprised that it's gotten this low.

[onthetrolly]

At EB, April 14:

COD MW2 (ps3) $30

[United11]

I think SU Wii has been a non-qualifier for awhile now? Only 360 and PS3 worked.



I saw a sign saying Bioshock 2 was on sale April 10 to 18 (or something like that.

Yup, saw the sign too. Sign says on sale for $49.99 April 10 -18, but when the rep looked the game up, it showed $45 new - $47 used????? maybe he read it wrong.

Oh yeah, these guys are still good:

DS Curling - $8.75
Disgaea - $8.75
GI Jizzo - $12

DS curling can be found at Zellers for $10 also. I saw Mushroom men DS also at Zellers for $10, but didnt know the TIV so left it there.

Keep the train rolling.

[whiteflag]

i hav battlefield 2 (ps3) and nba 2k10 (360) to trade in. would the best way for me to get the most credit to trade bc2 bb for straight credit? 45 for bc2 ? what would be the best way to use nba 2k10?

[browser]

I tried to trade in the saboteur to two different blockbusters today and their computers came up that they would not accept the game for trade in at all. kinda sucks but i guess i waited too long.

[TurdDealz]

I tried to trade in the saboteur to two different blockbusters today and their computers came up that they would not accept the game for trade in at all. kinda sucks but i guess i waited too long.

Yea BBV does that, each store can only accept a certain amount of trade-ins. I think it was 3 or so per title per console.

[Psilosin]

Saboteur is selling brand new at BBV for $19.99 for both PS3 and 360 so I'm not surprised they do not want any more used copies. Sounds like an interesting game so I picked it up at that price yesterday.

[jEnkinsX]

Saboteur is selling brand new at BBV for $19.99 for both PS3 and 360 so I'm not surprised they do not want any more used copies. Sounds like an interesting game so I picked it up at that price yesterday.

might pick one up too +1

[Acid_]

Saboteur is selling brand new at BBV for $19.99 for both PS3 and 360 so I'm not surprised they do not want any more used copies. Sounds like an interesting game so I picked it up at that price yesterday.

Yeah I bought it a month ago or so on the suggestion of an EB clerk. It's pretty good, not awesome, but you can have fun with it. And, it has some of the best boobies I've seen on the Xbox - definitely put in the boob code.

[mahjongmaniac]

Really insightful. I myself am a post-secondary student, and when tuition jumps to $12,000 next year, it's nice to be able to save money. I'd rather spend the extra time to save money on a game so I can then take those savings and put it into something else lol.

and both you and i know those "savings" just gets spent on another RFD deal...
the cycle of "deal --> savings --> savings spent on more deals --> more savings" is neverending

which is *exactly* the reason why one of RFD's top mottos are "going broke saving money" :lol: :twisted:



But you're right. Once I'm done school and start working fulltime, I doubt I'll be doing a lot of this RFD stuff. Maybe the ocassional thing here and there, but I'm pretty sure the value of my time will go up and I won't be running around looking for cheap turds to flip.

oh ... i somehow doubt that =P

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Yeah man I totally agree. I don't even bother with Staples because I rarely see good turds there and I haven't hit the Walmart dumpster since last summer for Logans Shadow. Oops that's not true, I've checked the WM bin a few times since then, but this monkey left with no peanut.

you'd be surprised... check back for restocks and sometimes stooples can be just like WM/Zellers/RCSS for gems and/or turds

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I have a full time job yet strongly enjoy hunting and flipping. It's also easier on the bank account when the mortgage payment comes out. :).

while i agree, but only to a certain degree... sometimes these turd hunting deals for trade fodder flipping can be real time-consuming...

[N64]

I'm in my final year of high school right now and already started turdhunting and trading them in at EB lol

can't wait till I get my G2 in a few weeks :D

[Acid_]

I'm in my final year of high school right now and already started turdhunting and trading them in at EB lol

can't wait till I get my G2 in a few weeks :D

Right now I'm sitting at work trying to remember where my locker was in my high school and thinking about all those good old Commodore 64 games from back then.

[jEnkinsX]

I'm in my final year of high school right now and already started turdhunting and trading them in at EB lol

can't wait till I get my G2 in a few weeks :D

Damn yo! you're hunting trade-ables while taking public transit? that's dedication :D sometimes if I know a game is there and good for T3, i still get lazy to get in my car and pick it up...

[arty316]

Yup, saw the sign too. Sign says on sale for $49.99 April 10 -18, but when the rep looked the game up, it showed $45 new - $47 used????? maybe he read it wrong.

Oh yeah, these guys are still good:

DS Curling - $8.75
Disgaea - $8.75
GI Jizzo - $12

DS curling can be found at Zellers for $10 also. I saw Mushroom men DS also at Zellers for $10, but didnt know the TIV so left it there.

Keep the train rolling.

Wow. I bought DS curling a couple of months ago during the Walmart $0.98 clearance (aren't they due for one soon). I actually bought it to play (and because it was less than a dollar) because I do watch curling and used to curl occasionally in college and had some fun finishing the game. I never thought it would ever become a trade qualifier....makes me upset I traded in a couple of Petz Sports to BB for 6.00 at the time....it's $7 at EB now...I guess it always a good idea to pick up cheap games because you really never know what future surprises you can get.

I'll be heading to EB tomorrow with my DS curling from WM (0.98) and my Pokemon Battle Revolution from BBV (4.99) for a trade 2.

[Eamonn]

EB
Splinter Cell: conviction $30 tiv

[.fess]

EB
Sixaxis Controller (PS3) - $20
Dual-shock 3 Controller (PS3) - $25

[N64]

Right now I'm sitting at work trying to remember where my locker was in my high school and thinking about all those good old Commodore 64 games from back then.

lol that must've been a while back :D I still have my Super Nintendo thought so it's all good


Damn yo! you're hunting trade-ables while taking public transit? that's dedication :D sometimes if I know a game is there and good for T3, i still get lazy to get in my car and pick it up...

yee i take the bus, too embarrassing to ask my dad to drive me to Futureshop to pick up some random game :cheesygri

[La Fleur]

EB
Splinter Cell: conviction $30 tiv

Real question is how much tiv at BBV . . . for a game many here say takes 5 hours to beat, 49 tiv at BBV is mighty tempting. I'm sure someone will check the tiv there tomorrow. I'm sitting here watching the Raps laughable season come to a screeching halt barring a miracle from Charlotte.

[grappos13]

Right now I'm sitting at work trying to remember where my locker was in my high school and thinking about all those good old Commodore 64 games from back then.

lol damn...

for me, high school consisted of mostly ps1 games and dc games... never got a ps2 ever for some reason lol..

[Brewmeanie]

lol damn...

for me, high school consisted of mostly ps1 games and dc games... never got a ps2 ever for some reason lol..


Same here, HS was the PS1 and Dreamcast era. Slept in class and stay up all night playing those PS1 RPGs, FF7, FF8, Legend of Dragoon, Suikoden 1 and 2, Grandia, Lunar 1 &2, etc.

I never got a ps2, til after xbox360 came out. I got it off a friend who wanted the Xbox360, that 360 didn't last, the first unit melted a game disc inside within a week, and his replacement unit RRoD 4 months later after that.

[4evil]

Damn yo! you're hunting trade-ables while taking public transit? that's dedication :D sometimes if I know a game is there and good for T3, i still get lazy to get in my car and pick it up...

I take the ttc to hunt :arrowu:
but only when im pretty dam sure they have it in stock

Picked up 3 qualifiers for 30 bucks in total today :cheesygri

[TripleQ]

Real question is how much tiv at BBV . . . for a game many here say takes 5 hours to beat, 49 tiv at BBV is mighty tempting. I'm sure someone will check the tiv there tomorrow. I'm sitting here watching the Raps laughable season come to a screeching halt barring a miracle from Charlotte.

$42 at most.. it's a $64.99 game, not $69.99

[GraphixDee]

EB TIVs

04/14/10

PSP
Need For Speed: Undercover $7
Need For Speed: Undercover Rivals $5.25
Need For Speed: Most Wanted $3

[gouki]

April 14

EB
GI Joe DS (not sure tiv but worked for T3G1F)
Mushroom Men DS $8.75
Narnia Wii $9
Space Chimps Wii $17.50
Killzone 2 PS3 $1.50

Looks like the tiv are staying until maybe next week so go trade if you still have them.

[wing00]

Real question is how much tiv at BBV . . . for a game many here say takes 5 hours to beat, 49 tiv at BBV is mighty tempting. I'm sure someone will check the tiv there tomorrow. I'm sitting here watching the Raps laughable season come to a screeching halt barring a miracle from Charlotte.


BBV
Splinter Cell Conviction (360) - Regular Edition - $42

[Gamin_Guru]

Damn yo! you're hunting trade-ables while taking public transit? that's dedication :D sometimes if I know a game is there and good for T3, i still get lazy to get in my car and pick it up...

I too do my turd hunting/flipping by TTC lol. Then again I'm not even close to as hardcore as you guys. I'll only do it once or twice a month to get a few games I really want

[braveblade]

April 14

GI Joe DS (not sure tiv but worked for T3G1F)
Mushroom Men DS $8.75
Narnia Wii $9
Space Chimps Wii $17.50
Killzone 2 PS3 $1.50

Looks like the tiv are staying until maybe next week so go trade if you still have them.

Where can I find these games? Walmart or Zellers? Thanks!

[gouki]

Where can I find these games? Walmart or Zellers? Thanks!

Best place to get Narnia and Mushroom Men ($9.99) would be at TRU for the B1G1 half price which ends tomorrow. GI Joe can be found at Walmart for 10 and Narnia as well. Space Chimps wasn't my trade in just saw someone trade it in and overheard the price. I did see a copy at BBV but was $19.99 used.

[Zero22]

EB

Wii Motion Plus Hardware - 10

[.fess]

BB:
God of War III (PS3) - $45

[mng09]

I tried to trade in the saboteur to two different blockbusters today and their computers came up that they would not accept the game for trade in at all. kinda sucks but i guess i waited too long.

Try trading that in at RP instead - latest TIV I've seen is $26 for Saboteur so it's a decent option to recoup the $13.50 you spent getting it at EB.

[hammerhands]

TIV FS 04/14

God Of War III - $45

[Isaac Clarke]

04/14/2010
BBV
Alone in the Dark (360) $10
Mercenaries 2 (PS3) $10

[GraphixDee]

April 14

EB
GI Joe DS (not sure tiv but worked for T3G1F)
Mushroom Men DS $8.75
Narnia Wii $9
Space Chimps Wii $17.50
Killzone 2 PS3 $1.50

Looks like the tiv are staying until maybe next week so go trade if you still have them.

Weird, I called the EB for the TIV and was told it was $8.75

[stulec52]

Right now I'm sitting at work trying to remember where my locker was in my high school and thinking about all those good old Commodore 64 games from back then.

That's my era !
and for those who know, the Spectrum before it.

anything on the current PT list actually worth having?
It seems that any game we can PT for has a comparatively low TIV, so most not worth doing unless the game itself is really good.

oh, and off topic, but did anyone else watch the Gears of War 3 trailer yet??? :D:D:D

[Brewmeanie]

Weird, I called the EB for the TIV and was told it was $8.75

there are 2 version of space chimp, the 2 disc version got a higher TIV

[gouki]

Weird, I called the EB for the TIV and was told it was $8.75

Just relaying what i heard as i remember someone asking the tiv for this. Like i said in my other post it wasn't my trade in.

[.fess]

That's my era !
and for those who know, the Spectrum before it.

anything on the current PT list actually worth having?
It seems that any game we can PT for has a comparatively low TIV, so most not worth doing unless the game itself is really good.

oh, and off topic, but did anyone else watch the Gears of War 3 trailer yet??? :D:D:D

YEP, that's why i bought a 360 couple days ago from amazon!:cheesygri

[La Fleur]

BBV
Splinter Cell Conviction (360) - Regular Edition - $42

Great, thanks. I have a feeling this game will be traded in quite a bit. Will probably drop to $30 on Monday.

[braveblade]

I have a question about RP's membership. If i have a game with $20 tiv, can i deduct $10 from the tiv of this game to pay for the membership, or I need to spend $10 cash first in order to get the membership to trade?

[Acid_]

That's my era !
and for those who know, the Spectrum before it.

anything on the current PT list actually worth having?
It seems that any game we can PT for has a comparatively low TIV, so most not worth doing unless the game itself is really good.

oh, and off topic, but did anyone else watch the Gears of War 3 trailer yet??? :D:D:D

Oh yeah man I saw it several times. I actually like the gears 1 and 2 trailers better, but I'm pumped for this game. The four player co-op should be a blast and, unlike Halo, you can play with randoms in Gears. I hope they have dedicated servers for the multiplayer. I still play Gears 2 sometimes, but the better your connection to the host the more it's like you have super powers. Anyway, it will be GLORIOUS!! (To quote Worf)

[harryt]

Oh yeah man I saw it several times. I actually like the gears 1 and 2 trailers better, but I'm pumped for this game. The four player co-op should be a blast and, unlike Halo, you can play with randoms in Gears. I hope they have dedicated servers for the multiplayer. I still play Gears 2 sometimes, but the better your connection to the host the more it's like you have super powers. Anyway, it will be GLORIOUS!! (To quote Worf)

ya looks good!!!

I just hate that I was hoping and waiting for it to come this fall... but only to find 6 months earlier, that it will be another year before it comes out.

BTW the official Release date is going to be Apr 9, 2011. So mark it down :D

I"m a huge GOW fan, so I'll be going for it! Need to finish off the story!!!!

So many questions linger... Locust Queen... Lambet.... DOM's Beard... Locust teaming up with Gears etc...etc....

Actually I jus wanna lay a smack down on the queen hahaha.. I was hoping to whoop her in GOW2.. but guess it wasn't her time yet... only 1 yr left locust B**** :cheesygri

[hotjoint]

I have a question about RP's membership. If i have a game with $20 tiv, can i deduct $10 from the tiv of this game to pay for the membership, or I need to spend $10 cash first in order to get the membership to trade?

you can use $10 from the tiv of the game towards the membership

[.fess]

So many questions linger... Locust Queen... Lambet.... DOM's Beard... Locust teaming up with Gears etc...etc....

Actually I jus wanna lay a smack down on the queen hahaha.. I was hoping to whoop her in GOW2.. but guess it wasn't her time yet... only 1 yr left locust B**** :cheesygri

Spoiler alert is appreciated! I just bought an x360 and haven't played either gears 1 or 2, so yeah...SPOILER ALERT!

[harryt]

Spoiler alert is appreciated! I just bought an x360 and haven't played either gears 1 or 2, so yeah...SPOILER ALERT!

come on!!!! GOW1 and 2 have been out forever... Where have you been :p

Don't worry.. I didn't spoil too much. Trust me there is a lot there in the game that will twist and turn your mind around! :cheesygri

BTW.. it's best to play GOW in the dark late at night.. Creeps the hell outta you when a locust comes outta no where form the ground.. laughs at you and tries to shoot u down, as the scary fear music plays!!! :evil:

[.fess]

^ nice avatar...lol...ya i have a ps3 and couple days ago jumped on that Halo 250gb bundle...I am sure the game is good, the reviews are excellent.

[ELiTE KiLLaH]

Great, thanks. I have a feeling this game will be traded in quite a bit. Will probably drop to $30 on Monday.
at least a gg will give u 64.99 in eb credit if u po'd it :D which is what I plan on doing

[NumberOne1*]

April 14th EB Games

360-Damnation $8.75
360-Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires $11.75
Wii-Space Chimps $8.75

[mahjongmaniac]

I have a question about RP's membership. If i have a game with $20 tiv, can i deduct $10 from the tiv of this game to pay for the membership, or I need to spend $10 cash first in order to get the membership to trade?
you can use $10 from the tiv of the game towards the membership

um... what?

i'm not aware that you can commence trading prior to getting a RP SR membership

a game trade can't be processed until a SR memb. acct is loaded

[easterclause]

EB (march 10)

Halo 2 Xbox1 - 7



Hoping it's still 7 tonight...spent 13ish credits on this last week...it would be nice to get 10 back and put towards Dead to Rights or Nier. :D

Had a blast on Halo 2 tonight. Time to call it a night.

[tempta]

Hoping it's still 7 tonight...spent 13ish credits on this last week...it would be nice to get 10 back and put towards Dead to Rights or Nier. :D

Had a blast on Halo 2 tonight. Time to call it a night.

Halo 2 is 9.95 brand new at bestbuy, and there was a whole bunch when I got mine 2-3 weeks ago during their promo for clearance games, which added another 25% off. :cheesygri now i can get it back

[bambuth]

EB - April 14

360
Dante's Inferno - $40
Darksiders - $30

[Acid_]

Spoiler alert is appreciated! I just bought an x360 and haven't played either gears 1 or 2, so yeah...SPOILER ALERT!


come on!!!! GOW1 and 2 have been out forever... Where have you been :p

Don't worry.. I didn't spoil too much. Trust me there is a lot there in the game that will twist and turn your mind around! :cheesygri

BTW.. it's best to play GOW in the dark late at night.. Creeps the hell outta you when a locust comes outta no where form the ground.. laughs at you and tries to shoot u down, as the scary fear music plays!!! :evil:

Yeah don't worry nothing has been spoiled.

[Dred]

Right now I'm sitting at work trying to remember where my locker was in my high school and thinking about all those good old Commodore 64 games from back then.


lol that must've been a while back :D I still have my Super Nintendo thought so it's all good
:cheesygri

Now I' real upset.I still have alot of found memories playing games from Coleco Vision days games like Zaxon, Donkey Kong, Smurfs Tarzan... Unfortunately that system and games where stolen in a break in a while back. Basturds!

[Dred]

Can anyone give an update if these games are still <$8.00 at EB

DS Curling
DS Disgaea
DS GI Joe
DS Mushroom Men
Wii Narnia

Think I just need 1 more any suggestions?

[Balanar08]

Space chimps??? Damnation???

[Dred]

Space chimps??? Damnation???

Okay so are you saying that Space Chimps Wii and Damination work?
What system is Damination for ?

[minuterice]

Okay so are you saying that Space Chimps Wii and Damination work?
What system is Damination for ?

wow out a little effort in .

[kupopo]

Damnation for 360.
You could also try elebits for DS (can be found at staples 9.99 or rcss for 14.97 if you're desperate). Someone mentioned it in the thread last week and works as of yesterday.


Okay so are you saying that Space Chimps Wii and Damination work?
What system is Damination for ?

[Dred]

wow out a little effort in .

For the record I have tried calling a couple stores.. but get the youll have to bring them in to be scanned BS... I use to have someone I dealt with at EB on a regular that would do no problem... If anybody knows a few stores that are in the GTA that give TIV's a little more freely over the phone please pm me...

[Dred]

Damnation for 360.
You could also try elebits for DS (can be found at staples 9.99 or rcss for 14.97 if you're desperate). Someone mentioned it in the thread last week and works as of yesterday.

Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it...

[Nothing_man13]

For the record I have tried calling a couple stores.. but get the youll have to bring them in to be scanned BS... I use to have someone I dealt with at EB on a regular that would do no problem... If anybody knows a few stores that are in the GTA that give TIV's a little more freely over the phone please pm me...

Try stores in the Kitchener Waterloo area; I have never been denied a TIV over the phone just ask for a couple though not 5 or 6; The one on sportsworld drive in kitchener is always dead so they are always helpful.

[hotjoint]

um... what?

i'm not aware that you can commence trading prior to getting a RP SR membership

a game trade can't be processed until a SR memb. acct is loaded

yeah thats what I did to get my SR memb. I traded in a few games but didnt have a membership so I asked the csr if he could take the $10 from the tivs of the games and he said yes and processed it. Not too sure what he did but thats what happened

[mahjongmaniac]

yeah thats what I did to get my SR memb. I traded in a few games but didnt have a membership so I asked the csr if he could take the $10 from the tivs of the games and he said yes and processed it. Not too sure what he did but thats what happened

o_O hm... well that's really strange, and certainly the 1st time i've heard of trading games towards the value of a SR memb.

[Avenger]

o_O hm... well that's really strange, and certainly the 1st time i've heard of trading games towards the value of a SR memb.

You have always been able to do that, and not to mention, he could have traded 1 game, then used his gift card to buy the membership and trade the rest. You can use your balance or even redeem points for the membership.

[undacova]

You have always been able to do that, and not to mention, he could have traded 1 game, then used his gift card to buy the membership and trade the rest. You can use your balance or even redeem points for the membership.

the only problem with that is that you need the membership to trade.

so how could he trade (without membership) then use the gift card to get membership?

i could possibly see it happening on the same transaction.

ie.

csr:gamess worth $20, can i have your membership card?
me: i aint got one
csr:that will be $10,
me: can you take it from the value of the game?
csr: dont know, lets try , oh it works

[arty316]

TIV April 15
Wii Pokemon Battle Revolution 15
Wii Tornado Outbreak 12
DS GIJOE 12
DS Curling 8.75
360 Dante Inferno 40

As you know GIJOE and Tornado Outbreak are $10 at WM, Pokemon is 4.99 at BBV and Curling was 0.98 a couple months ago at WM (not sure where to get it now).

I did a T2 + 9.99 for God of War III and a T2 + 9.99 for 360 Red Dead Redemption (there has been a price drop to 59.99)

Hopefully Dante holds up a bit (it is a most wanted title) as I am close to 1000 GS on it and would like to do a power trade for Dead to Rights.

FYI - I noticed the following released games with the T2 stickers as follows:
Trade 2 + 9.99: God of War 3, MLB 10, MAG, MLB 2K10 (PS3 & 360), Metro 2033 (360)
Trade 2 + 14.99: Resonate of Fate

I may go back with another GIJOE and Tornado combo for a baseball game.

For those interested in Montreal, the Centre Laval WM has a few GIJOEs and Tornados left (check the bottom racks as that is where I grouped them)...good luck

[tempta]

TIV April 15
Wii Pokemon Battle Revolution 15
Wii Tornado Outbreak 12
DS GIJOE 12
DS Curling 8.75
360 Dante Inferno 40

As you know GIJOE and Tornado Outbreak are $10 at WM, Pokemon is 4.99 at BBV and Curling was 0.98 a couple months ago at WM (not sure where to get it now).

I did a T2 + 9.99 for God of War III and a T2 + 9.99 for 360 Red Dead Redemption (there has been a price drop to 59.99)

Hopefully Dante holds up a bit (it is a most wanted title) as I am close to 1000 GS on it and would like to do a power trade for Dead to Rights.

FYI - I noticed the following released games with the T2 stickers as follows:
Trade 2 + 9.99: God of War 3, MLB 10, MAG, MLB 2K10 (PS3 & 360), Metro 2033 (360)
Trade 2 + 14.99: Resonate of Fate

I may go back with another GIJOE and Tornado combo for a baseball game.

For those interested in Montreal, the Centre Laval WM has a few GIJOEs and Tornados left (check the bottom racks as that is where I grouped them)...good luck

This means all the GG from trade in will only get 59.99 back??? :confused:

[NonStopInTheMix]

This means all the GG from trade in will only get 59.99 back??? :confused:

Check the discussion in the Gaming Guarantee thread.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/eb-april-2010-promos-872378/9/#post10664806

[Avenger]

the only problem with that is that you need the membership to trade.

so how could he trade (without membership) then use the gift card to get membership?

i could possibly see it happening on the same transaction.

ie.

csr:gamess worth $20, can i have your membership card?
me: i aint got one
csr:that will be $10,
me: can you take it from the value of the game?
csr: dont know, lets try , oh it works

It is done on the same transaction, and they can check values without your account - they just use your account to pull up your details - they can do it all at once.

[bluelight443]

hrm...so i went to this store today and they refused to take my trades...said i was not allowed anymore...cant even gg a game there...and i went to another store and got the trade done instead...

does tht mean i am flag or ban from tht store?

[Captain Snazzypants]

hrm...so i went to this store today and they refused to take my trades...said i was not allowed anymore...cant even gg a game there...and i went to another store and got the trade done instead...

does tht mean i am flag or ban from tht store?

umm, yeah... ;)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Now I' real upset.I still have alot of found memories playing games from Coleco Vision days games like Zaxon, Donkey Kong, Smurfs Tarzan... Unfortunately that system and games where stolen in a break in a while back. Basturds!

Dude, I remember working bit jobs to save up the $200 I needed for my Coleco Vision. I skipped (elementary) school one day and went off about an hour by bus to the first store in the area to get them in. When I got there, the guy had just sold the last one. He felt so bad that he took my tel# and dropped one off a few days later when a new shipment had arrived. You'd never get service like that these days...

Talk about the golden age of gaming - everything was so new and fresh. I remember a few days later stading at the bus stop on the way to school with my brother. The bus was a bit late, we looked at each other... "wanna play some Donkey Kong?" and off we went back home. Mama wasn't too pleased when she found us in the basement mid-morning, mouths wide open... :twisted:

Good days...

p.s. Mr. Do - quite possibly the greatest game ever made... :)

[minuterice]

For the record I have tried calling a couple stores.. but get the youll have to bring them in to be scanned BS... I use to have someone I dealt with at EB on a regular that would do no problem... If anybody knows a few stores that are in the GTA that give TIV's a little more freely over the phone please pm me...

So walk in and ask them, they won't turn you down to your face.

[whiteflag]

bb

battlefield 2 ps3 - 45
nba 2k10 360 - 25

does anyone know where i can get nba 2k10 ps3 for cheap?

[mini kangaroo]

bb

battlefield 2 ps3 - 45
nba 2k10 360 - 25

does anyone know where i can get nba 2k10 ps3 for cheap?

i think you can get it for under 50 new, but it's hard to find them cheap, maybe wait till later summer

[Geoshadow]

April 15 at EB

Wii classic controller $7

Prototype PS3 $7.50

Overlord 2 PS3 $12

[adeel]

Dude, I remember working bit jobs to save up the $200 I needed for my Coleco Vision. I skipped (elementary) school one day and went off about an hour by bus to the first store in the area to get them in. When I got there, the guy had just sold the last one. He felt so bad that he took my tel# and dropped one off a few days later when a new shipment had arrived. You'd never get service like that these days...

Talk about the golden age of gaming - everything was so new and fresh. I remember a few days later stading at the bus stop on the way to school with my brother. The bus was a bit late, we looked at each other... "wanna play some Donkey Kong?" and off we went back home. Mama wasn't too pleased when she found us in the basement mid-morning, mouths wide open... :twisted:

Good days...

p.s. Mr. Do - quite possibly the greatest game ever made... :)

I wonder if we all dont have stories like that from yesteryear...

Back in the Sega Genesis days, my dad had a client who ran a video games/electronics stall at a local flea market. Every winter during tax season, my dad would charge money and pick up a game for us, and we always knew when he was going to visit the games guy. One year, he came home really late, so my younger brother and I got up at 6am and snuck into our parents room to find the game...it was NBA Jam (a classic) which we played for 2 hours and then fell asleep...made us late for school...(Which back at that time was only a 2 min walk away)...

THose were the days....

[baconape]

free splinter cell dlc code for spas-12 suppressor shoty

i know i can prob sell on ebay for a few $ but whatever

aax hmab klc4 ayda cmva

i just hope a someone who helps rfd gets the code and not some lurker.
(poor klepto, i know your reading this)

[stanleylai]

bb

battlefield 2 ps3 - 45
nba 2k10 360 - 25

does anyone know where i can get nba 2k10 ps3 for cheap?

49.99 is the cheapest ive seen

[clintfca]

free splinter cell dlc code for spas-12 suppressor shoty

i know i can prob sell on ebay for a few $ but whatever

aax hmab klc4 ayda cmva

i just hope a someone who helps rfd gets the code and not some lurker.
(poor klepto, i know your reading this)

Just redeemed the code. Appreciate it !

[merciscool]

mini ninjas for ps3 has a 15 dollar trade in value at eb games (as of today). it sells for ps3 and 360 for 40 bucks new, and 25 for wii... so i wonder if the tivs would vary by system for this one.

[tooviral]

eb tivs

brunswick bowling wii 9.xx
castlevania wii 9.xx
narnia, prince caspian wii 9.xx
biggest loser wii 19.xx

spyro, dawn of dragon ps3 13 or 14
eternal sonata ps3 14.xx
nhl 2k10 ps3 3.50

rogers

LBP:GOTY 26.xx

:)

[4evil]

free splinter cell dlc code for spas-12 suppressor shoty

i know i can prob sell on ebay for a few $ but whatever

aax hmab klc4 ayda cmva

i just hope a someone who helps rfd gets the code and not some lurker.
(poor klepto, i know your reading this)

it is free anyways dude

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/108/1083722p1.html

Ubisoft announced Splinter Cell Conviction will be receiving free, weekly updates of downloadable content every Thursday beginning tomorrow April 15.

[Playto]

hrm...so i went to this store today and they refused to take my trades...said i was not allowed anymore...cant even gg a game there...and i went to another store and got the trade done instead...

does tht mean i am flag or ban from tht store?

Does anyone know if you can switch your pre-orders if you are banned?

[KenshinMofo]

eb tivs

brunswick bowling wii 9.xx
castlevania wii 9.xx
narnia, prince caspian wii 9.xx
biggest loser wii 19.xx

spyro, dawn of dragon ps3 13 or 14
eternal sonata ps3 14.xx
nhl 2k10 ps3 3.50

rogers

LBP:GOTY 26.xx

:)

hey dude, are you selling eternal sonata for the ps3? want to sell it to me? lol

[Kvn87]

it is free anyways dude

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/108/1083722p1.html

I already feel sorry for the person that bought my shotgun code on eBay.

[whiteflag]

49.99 is the cheapest ive seen

yea i just missed out on the amazon deal last week when they had take 2 games 30% off...34.99 for new nba 2k10 ps3

[way2quik]

EB 4/9/10
WKC $30
2 days


should PT it to SSFIV :)

gamestop.ca has WKC as $30. Hopefully it stays that way for the entire month of April.

[wreckless_thief]

hi guys, quick question.

do i need to pay for blockbuster membership to trade in games? thankz

[zeeyah]

hi guys, quick question.

do i need to pay for blockbuster membership to trade in games? thankz

no.. just be prepared to be grilled with personal questions lol

[Xeerochild]

BBV - 04/15/2010
[X360] Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts $10

[ricenice]

the only problem with that is that you need the membership to trade.

so how could he trade (without membership) then use the gift card to get membership?

i could possibly see it happening on the same transaction.

ie.

csr:gamess worth $20, can i have your membership card?
me: i aint got one
csr:that will be $10,
me: can you take it from the value of the game?
csr: dont know, lets try , oh it works

The system used to create the SR account is different the system used for processing transactions. That said they can create an account and not even charge for it and once they scan in the new account it is SR automaticly. so all they have to do is scan the barcode to charge for the SR account and proses the trade in... say way when you buy stuff in the smae transaction...no tax.

[mahjongmaniac]

You have always been able to do that, and not to mention, he could have traded 1 game, then used his gift card to buy the membership and trade the rest. You can use your balance or even redeem points for the membership.


It is done on the same transaction, and they can check values without your account - they just use your account to pull up your details - they can do it all at once.

hm... well i was just never aware that you could do a trade transaction prior to having a SR acct. ... certainly news to me, as everytime i trade games there, they always ask for your SR memb. card first

[grappos13]

off topic, but look what i found when i was searching on urban dictionary :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=balonis

[La Fleur]

off topic, but look what i found when i was searching on urban dictionary :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=balonis

heheh . . . how did you come upon that? I'm guessing either one of them PM'd you. That should generate some entertaining discussion

[stulec52]

Tried to trade Splinter Cell Conviction to BB today (360)
Apparently not in the system yet so couldn't trade it

[grappos13]

heheh . . . how did you come upon that? I'm guessing either one of them PM'd you. That should generate some entertaining discussion

actually.. no one pm'ed me lol.. i just clicked on a link for urban dictionary and i just started searching random things, and i tried that and something was there... reading it, it seems like klepto made it and used derek's name lol

[modano9]

off topic, but look what i found when i was searching on urban dictionary :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=balonis

The author obviously did not care about being identified...

[jayare]

off topic, but look what i found when i was searching on urban dictionary :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=balonis

haha clever rhyme. now i feel the urge to search random things and see what comes up :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

off topic, but look what i found when i was searching on urban dictionary :)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=balonis




shemale that hoards all video games in the GTA. loves to brag about getting deals while being dressed in drag. does not help RFD, will soon be caught by the OPP. thinks he is a hoarding legend, but seriously, he is a straight up peasant. klepto puts this guy to shame, one day this guy will get citytv news fame.
man, that store was totally owned by balonis.

EB Games is about to get balonisized.

my balonis has a first name, its H O A R D, my balonis has a second name its T U R D S.
balonis turds hoarding gaming cute
by LIVE_DEREK_RULES Apr 7, 2010

LMFAO :lol: :lol: :lol:


and the credit goes to LIVE_DEREK hahaha

[hermit1988]

Went to EB today and canceled the split cell, they have Collector's version, did not even bother to pick up, just get credits back on edge.

PS3 80GB TIV - 100

175 with the 75 bonus, not even a deal.