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

[Jagmit]

my nintendogs doesn't have a case. it came with my DS. how much will the TIV be?

[shani_d_best]

Feb. 10, 2009 - TIV for EB Games:

All Used

Spiderwick Chronicles (Wii) TIV=$8
Kane and Lynch: Dead Man (Xbox360) TIV=$10
Mass Effect (Xbox360) TIV=$9
Sega Rally Revo (Xbox360) TIV=$11
History Channel Battle for the Pacific (Wii) TIV=$15

[Bencherstyle]

couple bux off i guess.

[Triple S]

Trade in Values (February 9):

Guitar Hero 2 (Game Only) - 15.00
Fight Night Round 3 - 10.00
XMEN 3 - 2.00
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - 11.00
Call of Duty 4 - 37.00
FIFA 09 - 20.00

[177a12k]

mirror's edge ps3 - $25 at EB

[kindred_99]

I found its hit or miss with the employees and locations. Its just not worth dealing with them if they're being douches. I live in an area with enough EBs that I can drive 10-15 mins in any direction and hit 10 different locations and have found a couple of locations that are easy to deal with, hassle-free and just use them for these deals or whenever they have good $9.99 deals, etc. For normal purchases I don't bother for them as they're rarely cheaper and they're often difficult when trying to exchange return something, even if its unopened. There's no excuse for the employee not following the company rules but its not unheard of. If you get an idiot at one location try another location if possible. Trying to argue with them is difficult, many of them have a major chip on their shoulders.

[Jagmit]

i printed out an NTSC pgr3 cover (cause the upc from the original was cut out) and cut out the UPC and put it on mine (hte one that never had one). looks ALRIGHT but closely u can tell a differnece. will it scan correctly at bbv?

[Setz]

i printed out an NTSC pgr3 cover (cause the upc from the original was cut out) and cut out the UPC and put it on mine (hte one that never had one). looks ALRIGHT but closely u can tell a differnece. will it scan correctly at bbv?

UPCs are magnetic. If you printed off a paper UPC code it won't work.

[ericchops]

???? LOL no they aren't..
hahaha thats too funny



UPCs are magnetic. If you printed off a paper UPC code it won't work.

[bloodrush1989]

just got back from eb games at metrotown.
not sure if tiv.ca is still being updated but this might help some of you.

all are ps3 titles and only effective for the month of february.
saints row 2: $37
NFS: undercover: $37
deadspace: $20
Socom: confrontation: $15

gonna trade in saints row 2 and NFS asap to get the credit, will wait awhile to trade in the other two for when they have a better t2 + $10 deal.

[neksus]

Trade in Values (February 9):

Guitar Hero 2 (Game Only) - 15.00
Fight Night Round 3 - 10.00
XMEN 3 - 2.00
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - 11.00
Call of Duty 4 - 37.00
FIFA 09 - 20.00

console?

[Jagmit]

???? LOL no they aren't..
hahaha thats too funny

LOL so mine should work??!?

[ghost80]

LOL so mine should work??!?

In theory ... but even the UPCs on the printed-off HBC bonus points coupons don't scan properly, so YMMV ...

[gheart008]

UPCs are magnetic. If you printed off a paper UPC code it won't work.

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not... :|

[ericchops]

Wow that stinks. It sucks how all these stores are never consistent. I would definitely complain if that happened to me. especially being embarassed in front of a bunch of people. good thing he stood up for himself and didn't let them walk all over him. some of these eb people think they are gaming gods or something sent down to provide us with overly priced goods. You only get the few good ones who are happy to help you.


EB games seems to be catching on with everyone buying games for cheap. they gave my friend a really hard time when he tried to trade in his game. he had a bunch of games sitting around and wanted to take advantage of the t3g1f promo and was denied even though they had tiv over $9. apparantly they were saying how some people can buy those certain games for cheap and just take them into eb to take advantage of the promo. apparantly its a loophole in the system that is causing eb problems. my friend was pretty pissed cuz he bought the games at regular price or got them as gifts or something and was being accused of going around buying up games for cheap to trade. That kinda really ticked him off and i think he threatened to sue them for defamation cuz there were a lot of ppl around at the time or something and was being accused of this. in the end they finally did it. but i think thats the last time he deals with eb. some people just ruin it for other people.

[Haz]

UPCs are magnetic. If you printed off a paper UPC code it won't work.You must be thinking of the security sticker that RCSS uses that look like UPC codes.

[Setz]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not... :|

If he's talking about the cardboard UPC codes then no, it's not magnetic, but the ones that stick out a bit ARE.

[neksus]

If he's talking about the cardboard UPC codes then no, it's not magnetic, but the ones that stick out a bit ARE.

UPCs are not magnetic. UPC = Universal Product Code. They are simply informative.
I don't think you can even scan the magnetic things...

[chopchop330]

TIVs @ EB today:
Deadspace Xbox 360 - $20
FIFA 08 Xbox 360 - $10 (I regret trading it in now, I thought its worthless since it was less than $8 for months:mad:)

[aos007]

I traded CoD4 for PS3 and Mario Galaxy in the last few days, for the total of $67. I still can't believe it, they pay $37 bucks for an almost a year and a half old game! Which takes only 6 hours to finish. Great game, sure, but veeery short. Must be popular online or something. Sigh. I wish they'd invest that money into single player so it's longer...

And Mario Galaxy is still $30 too. Nice but kiddy, didn't bother playing more than a few hours.

Usually I shake my head when I see all those kids in EB trading in their games for a very little money instead of using EBay or Craigslist but I guess sometime EB does offer a decent trade-in price.

[the_fm]

If he's talking about the cardboard UPC codes then no, it's not magnetic, but the ones that stick out a bit ARE.

that's not the UPC code, it's for security. they have to demagnetize it otherwise, it'll trigger the alarm

[j940651]

tivs.ca looks like hell right now. what happened to all the column dividers? they're off and on...
can we get arrows for all 3 columns in the new site?
can someone get a blockbuster database? i'd love to see an update there.
(yes i know everything is worth $10 til tuesday.) :razz:

[Warwick]

BBV has a promo going on giving $10 trade in for all games??

[j940651]

BBV has a promo going on giving $10 trade in for all games??

uhhh yeah... it was really well hidden...
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696193

[Warwick]

uhhh yeah... it was really well hidden...
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696193

Thanks, didn't even see it.

That's sweet. I have a stack of games I bought for 5 bucks used at EB and couldn't get rid of them. Today is the day.:cheesygri

[Marus92]

I traded CoD4 for PS3 and Mario Galaxy in the last few days, for the total of $67. I still can't believe it, they pay $37 bucks for an almost a year and a half old game! Which takes only 6 hours to finish. Great game, sure, but veeery short. Must be popular online or something. Sigh. I wish they'd invest that money into single player so it's longer...

And Mario Galaxy is still $30 too. Nice but kiddy, didn't bother playing more than a few hours.

Usually I shake my head when I see all those kids in EB trading in their games for a very little money instead of using EBay or Craigslist but I guess sometime EB does offer a decent trade-in price.

They bumped COD4 back to 69.99$ at FS. Ludicrous.

Now that I think of it, its NEVER BEEN that high! When it got out (GOTY ED) it was like 49.99-59.99$

[gheart008]

If he's talking about the cardboard UPC codes then no, it's not magnetic, but the ones that stick out a bit ARE.

Those aren't UPCs and are strictly for security purposes only.

[Setz]

Those aren't UPCs and are strictly for security purposes only.

My bad. I see them with barcodes on them, and they are often scanned.

[Tibbs]

Guys,

What are the current active trade-in programs right now for EB/BBV/FS etc.?

I have a few titles I want to try with but have tried reading through some of this forum but don't have that much time. And the original post isn't updated with the status of the programs.

So I'm hoping someone could tell me?

Thanks,

Tibbs

[csreng]

Just got back from EB to trade in for FEAR 2.

Pure xbox 360 - $30
Mario Kart DS - $25
Lost xbox 360 - $5

Table Tennis xbox 360 - $1
NCAA March Madness 07 xbox 360 - $0

[neksus]

Guys,

What are the current active trade-in programs right now for EB/BBV/FS etc.?

I have a few titles I want to try with but have tried reading through some of this forum but don't have that much time. And the original post isn't updated with the status of the programs.

So I'm hoping someone could tell me?

Thanks,

Tibbs

FS:
Trade 3 get 1 free
Games must have a minimum $10 FS TIV.

BBV:
All current-gen systems currently have TIVs of $10.

EB:
T3G1f
Games must have a minimum $8 EB TIV.

Check out tivs.ca to see if your games qualify, and when the prices were last updated for said franchise.

[dpwg]

Just got back from EB:

Final Fantasy 3 (DS) = $8
NHL 08 (PS3) = $10
R&C: TOD (PS3) = $37
God of War (PS2) = $4

[j940651]

Just got back from EB to trade in for FEAR 2.

Pure xbox 360 - $30
Mario Kart DS - $25
Lost - $5

Table Tennis xbox 360 - $1
NCAA March Madness 07 - $0

sounds like you didn't get enough for fear2 69.99?
i only counted $61.00 there. is fear2 59.99?

do you want to hear what you SHOULD'VE done to maximize your deal?
InvisoText spoiler alert:

next time try dumping the shovelware (lost,pong,ncaa) to bbv for $30.
flip that $30 for copy of something cheap like BF:BadCompany or Ninja Gaiden, Kane & Lynch etc. for $12.99-$14.99.
THEN throw it in with Pure and Mario Kart for TG1F = Fear2 & $10-$15 BBV Credit.

[csreng]

sounds like you didn't get enough for fear2 69.99?
i only counted $61.00 there. is fear2 59.99?

do you want to hear what you SHOULD'VE done to maximize your deal?
InvisoText spoiler alert:

next time try dumping the shovelware (lost,pong,ncaa) to bbv for $30.
flip that $30 for copy of something cheap like BF:BadCompany or Ninja Gaiden, Kane & Lynch etc. for $12.99-$14.99.
THEN throw it in with Pure and Mario Kart for TG1F = Fear2 & $10-$15 BBV Credit.

I should have clarified.
FEAR 2 was only 59.99. I traded in pure, mario kart and lost. They actually owed me a penny !
I kept the other two games because it was obviously not worth trading in.
BBV actually gives that much for shovelware??

[TheGamer2400]

Some updated tivs:

EB:
Lord Of The Rings: Conquest (Xbox 360) - $35
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (Xbox 360) - $11

Futureshop:
Too Human (Xbox 360) - $10.80 (yeah, it unfortunately dropped from $22.80 :()

[ghost80]

#$@#, just did the T3G1F for Killzone 2 (not realizing that EB was selling it for $59.99 - I thought it was $69.99). I should have done it for RE5 (since I already did the T3G1F for SFIV).

[coldpower27]

They bumped COD4 back to 69.99$ at FS. Ludicrous.

Now that I think of it, its NEVER BEEN that high! When it got out (GOTY ED) it was like 49.99-59.99$

59.99 +10 only represent a 17% increase, or exchange rate is at 1.24 ish right now so even with the increase it is not back to parity with the US price..

[j940651]

I should have clarified.
FEAR 2 was only 59.99. I traded in pure, mario kart and lost. They actually owed me a penny !
I kept the other two games because it was obviously not worth trading in.
BBV actually gives that much for shovelware??

yeah until the 16th. bbv is giving $10 MINIMUM for all next gen games
(that they don't already have many copies of).
everyone's dumping their $0-$9 games all week.

[ghost80]

Here's a question for you guys: Based on earlier posts, you are allowed to switch pre-orders at EB (for the T3G1F). But how do they do this, exactly?

Specifically, if you do the T3G1F (which is specified to be for games up to $69.99) to pre-order a $59.99 game (e.g., Killzone 2); and then later on decide to switch your pre-order to a $69.99 game (e.g., Resident Evil 5), do they generate a new receipt for you that shows $69.99 for RE5? Or will the new pre-order receipt for RE5 show the same $59.99 value originally received for KZ2?

[anton204]

59.99 +10 only represent a 17% increase, or exchange rate is at 1.24 ish right now so even with the increase it is not back to parity with the US price..

That makes sense for the drastic price increase. Weren't prices on games in the 69.99 range 3 years ago in Canada and the US always had games $10-$20 cheaper (not factoring exchange)? The only reason games were at 59.99 was due to the near parity in 2007-2008.


Here's a question for you guys: Based on earlier posts, you are allowed to switch pre-orders at EB (for the T3G1F). But how do they do this, exactly?

Specifically, if you do the T3G1F (which is specified to be for games up to $69.99) to pre-order a $59.99 game (e.g., Killzone 2); and then later on decide to switch your pre-order to a $69.99 game (e.g., Resident Evil 5), do they generate a new receipt for you that shows $69.99 for RE5? Or will the new pre-order receipt for RE5 show the same $59.99 value originally received for KZ2?

U have the pay the additional $10, since you are essentially trading up to a more "expensive" game. :confused:

Never had to do that before but this is what I've heard. I however have "down traded" a game (from 69.99 to 59.99) and recieved $10 credit before. But this may depend on the employees/manager at EBG.

[maxpowers]

Traded Resistance 2 for $37@ EBgames today.

[bloodrush1989]

can anyone comfirm the price of killzone 2 at ebgames?

this morning it was 69.99 on their site and now it's 59.99. i was just there yesterday and forgot to ask.

[anton204]

can anyone comfirm the price of killzone 2 at ebgames?

this morning it was 69.99 on their site and now it's 59.99. i was just there yesterday and forgot to ask.

It's 59.99.

[tm10]

#$@#, just did the T3G1F for Killzone 2 (not realizing that EB was selling it for $59.99 - I thought it was $69.99). I should have done it for RE5 (since I already did the T3G1F for SFIV).

Where did you do it?
I called my local EB (sheppard center), they said its not on the feature list!

[wilkz07]

can anyone comfirm the price of killzone 2 at ebgames?

this morning it was 69.99 on their site and now it's 59.99. i was just there yesterday and forgot to ask.

My pre-order reciept shows 50.00 paid (from trade credit) and the girl told me i just had to pay the remaining 9.99.

Date on receipt is Feb 5 so its been 59.99 since Feb5.

[Liko]

Updated TIV at EB:

Grand Theft Auto IV: $25

I think it's for both consoles. Might still be $37 at some stores.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Updated TIV at EB:

Grand Theft Auto IV: $25

I think it's for both consoles. Might still be $37 at some stores.

I can confirm this. New/used prices should be dropping as well.

DIRT (PS3) is $19.

[Jagmit]

Hey guys i want to trade in 3 DS games for the T3G1 free for Halo wars of RE 5 for 360. Elite beat agents and New super mario SHOULD work (they have high TIVS) and come with box and instructions, however my nintendogs came with my DS, can i trade that tooo????

[bloodrush1989]

Hey guys i want to trade in 3 DS games for the T3G1 free for Halo wars of RE 5 for 360. Elite beat agents and New super mario SHOULD work (they have high TIVS) and come with box and instructions, however my nintendogs came with my DS, can i trade that tooo????

no, nintendog will not work. games must come with case and manuals. some cashiers wont care for the manuals but without the case is pushing it.

[barto]

no, nintendog will not work. games must come with case and manuals. some cashiers wont care for the manuals but without the case is pushing it.

Still depends on the location - the Clareview location in Edmonton didn't care at ALL if ANY of the games had cases or not (although this was some time ago when I last tried). One newer clerk asked the older one & he said "Of COURSE - what do you think we have all those empty cases in the back for?" Heh.

So you might get lucky and find a store like that, but you shouldn't hold your breath... good luck!

Bart

[Jagmit]

Why does GH3 have lower TIV for GH2????i want to use it for the trade 3, substituting it for nintendogs :P

[ChopSuey]

Here are some updates from EBGames:

Call of Duty World at War (PS3/XB360) - $40.00
Gears of War 2 (XB360) - $37.00
Left 4 Dead (XB360) - $37.00
Need for Speed Undercover (PS3/XB360) - $37.00
NHL 09 (PS3/XB360) - $37.00

[neksus]

Here's a question for you guys: Based on earlier posts, you are allowed to switch pre-orders at EB (for the T3G1F). But how do they do this, exactly?

Specifically, if you do the T3G1F (which is specified to be for games up to $69.99) to pre-order a $59.99 game (e.g., Killzone 2); and then later on decide to switch your pre-order to a $69.99 game (e.g., Resident Evil 5), do they generate a new receipt for you that shows $69.99 for RE5? Or will the new pre-order receipt for RE5 show the same $59.99 value originally received for KZ2?

They refund the price of the original pre-order and put it towards the new one.
Since RE5 only had $60 credit, you pay the difference.

[Jagmit]

QUESTION: Why does GH3 have lower TIV for GH2????i want to use it for the trade 3, substituting it for nintendogs :P

[NonStopInTheMix]

Why does GH3 have lower TIV for GH2????i want to use it for the trade 3, substituting it for nintendogs :P


QUESTION: Why does GH3 have lower TIV for GH2????i want to use it for the trade 3, substituting it for nintendogs :P

sheesh calm down dude. this isnt a chatroom... its only been 2 freakin hours. people will answer your questions eventually.

GH3 has a lower TIV than GH2 because people have traded in more copies of it to get the extra guitar or w/e. A while back, EBgames accumulated so many copies that they actually sold off the game for 5.99 used. Its all about how many ebgames has in its system... if too many get traded in, the TIV plummets.

Just like the recent example with Forza 2

So to answer your question, NO you will not be able to use your GHIII in the t3g1f.

[Ryd3r234]

Is the T3G1F deal going on right now? And can you do it for Killzone 2?

[mahjongmaniac]

I can't find any store that will accept the bundle (Forza/Marvell) as it has no UPC code. FS/EB/BBV won't take it.

i think the main prblm is that the CSRs at any of the stores are thinkin' that the "NFR" tag applies for game trade-ins when in fact it's not

the NFR tag only applies to resellers so that they can't break up game bundles and sell them separately

[Setz]

sheesh calm down dude. this isnt a chatroom... its only been 2 freakin hours. people will answer your questions eventually.

GH3 has a lower TIV than GH2 because people have traded in more copies of it to get the extra guitar or w/e. A while back, EBgames accumulated so many copies that they actually sold off the game for 5.99 used. Its all about how many ebgames has in its system... if too many get traded in, the TIV plummets.

Just like the recent example with Forza 2

So to answer your question, NO you will not be able to use your GHIII in the t3g1f.

:confused: only a few days ago gh3 has 22$ TIV

[neksus]

:confused: only a few days ago gh3 has 22$ TIV

The 360 version hasn't been above $7 since they sold them off in summer for $4.99.

[Marus92]

That makes sense for the drastic price increase. Weren't prices on games in the 69.99 range 3 years ago in Canada and the US always had games $10-$20 cheaper (not factoring exchange)? The only reason games were at 59.99 was due to the near parity in 2007-2008.


59.99 +10 only represent a 17% increase, or exchange rate is at 1.24 ish right now so even with the increase it is not back to parity with the US price..

Well of course, but the ludicrous part is that:

-It's a previous entry of the series. Its the same price as COD:WAW.

-It's a year and a half old.

-The price trend put it in 35$-45$ most of the time until the price boost.

Or am I missing something? I just find it wrong in many ways, especially now that my friend is looking for COD4.

[j940651]

a couple TIV:

Blockbuster
Wartech (360) - $15.00

Future Shop
Far Cry 2 (360) = $35.00 and holding

[the_fm]

Here are some updates from EBGames:

Call of Duty World at War (PS3/XB360) - $40.00
Gears of War 2 (XB360) - $37.00
Left 4 Dead (XB360) - $37.00
Need for Speed Undercover (PS3/XB360) - $37.00
NHL 09 (PS3/XB360) - $37.00

37 bucks? :eek:
time to trade it and buy it back when the price will be lower

[ChopSuey]

37 bucks? :eek:
time to trade it and buy it back when the price will be lower

That's exactly what I was thinking. :) I may trade it in and just buy it back when the game sells for cheap.

[Jagmit]

a couple TIV:

Blockbuster
Wartech (360) - $15.00

Future Shop
Far Cry 2 (360) = $35.00 and holding

sorry but this may be stupid but what do u mean by holding? and lol i just got this game from BBV for 29.99 after trading in some old games for $10 each.

[supreme_sole]

just called ebay games, to see how much Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (Playstation 3 was worth because i wanted to use it for 3 for 1.

i was suprised when they said 23. i paid 24.99 retail

[j940651]

37 bucks? :eek:
time to trade it and buy it back when the price will be lower

i want to figure this out. bear with me. me fail math? that's unpossible!

you buy it new for $59.99 which is roughly $68.00.
you don't want it "now" you'd rather have $37.00.

you're out $31.00.
it'll be on sale for $19.99 in the summer.
you decide you want it "then" and pay $23 roughly.

you buy it twice.
you pay $31 for it the 1st time.
you pay $23 for it the 2nd time.

remember the game started at $68.00
you paid $54.00 after the "deals".
your $37.00 snatch and grab smells like $14.00 in profit
don't forget the joy of not playing it for 6 months.
well played sir.

[the_fm]

i want to figure this out. bear with me. me fail math? that's unpossible!

you buy it new for $59.99 which is roughly $68.00.
you don't want it "now" you'd rather have $37.00.

you're out $31.00.
it'll be on sale for $19.99 in the summer.
you decide you want it "then" and pay $23 roughly.

you buy it twice.
you pay $31 for it the 1st time.
you pay $23 for it the 2nd time.

remember the game started at $68.00
you paid $54.00 after the "deals".
your $37.00 snatch and grab smells like $14.00 in profit
don't forget the joy of not playing it for 6 months.
well played sir.

well, who said i paid full price for it? :razz:

[Stetson717]

TIV's at EB Games as of today:

Battalion Wars 2 (wii) - $25
Super Swing Golf (wii) - $11
History Channel: Battle for the Pacific (wii) - $15

[ChopSuey]

i want to figure this out. bear with me. me fail math? that's unpossible!

you buy it new for $59.99 which is roughly $68.00.
you don't want it "now" you'd rather have $37.00.

you're out $31.00.
it'll be on sale for $19.99 in the summer.
you decide you want it "then" and pay $23 roughly.

you buy it twice.
you pay $31 for it the 1st time.
you pay $23 for it the 2nd time.

remember the game started at $68.00
you paid $54.00 after the "deals".
your $37.00 snatch and grab smells like $14.00 in profit
don't forget the joy of not playing it for 6 months.
well played sir.

*Cough* Zellers 2 for $30....*Cough* :)

[mahjongmaniac]

A while back, EBgames accumulated so many copies that they actually sold off the game for 5.99 used. Its all about how many ebgames has in its system... if too many get traded in, the TIV plummets.

what's interesting is certain titles that they've sold for $10 (or less used) as GOTD/W pricing, a while later the TIV might be bumped back up to $8+... and then you can use it towards trade promos ;)

[j940651]

sorry but this may be stupid but what do u mean by holding? and lol i just got this game from BBV for 29.99 after trading in some old games for $10 each.

remember, there are no stupid questions.
only stupid people.
I KID!

the $35 and holding comment for Far Cry 2 refers to it's TIV.
or: Trade In Value. you can take your copy of Far Cry 2 (which you just overpaid for btw) and sell it to Future Shop for $35.00.
i wasn't sure if Far Cry 2's TIV would stay at $35 when more and more retailers are selling it for $39.99 new.

[Jagmit]

remember, there are no stupid questions.
only stupid people.
I KID!

the $35 and holding comment for Far Cry 2 refers to it's TIV.
or: Trade In Value. you can take your copy of Far Cry 2 (which you just overpaid for btw) and sell it to Future Shop for $35.00.
i wasn't sure if Far Cry 2's TIV would stay at $35 when more and more retailers are selling it for $39.99 new.

ouch that hurt lol. i thought 29.99 was decent**i didn't pay 29.99 i got it for free cause of the trades but that was the original price, if that makes a difference lol (the clerk also convinced me to get Bad company for 29.99 :lol: )

well neways another question, when i T3G1 free at eb (super mario, Elite beat, fight night r3) will i have to pay +$10 for say Halo Wars, RE5 or SF IV (i go to the woodbine eb*)

[NonStopInTheMix]

ouch that hurt lol. i thought 29.99 was decent (the clerk also convinced be to get Bad company for 29.99 :lol: )

well neways another question, when i T3G1 free at eb (super mario, Elite beat, fight night r3) will i have to pay +$10 for say Halo Wars, RE5 or SF IV (i go to the woodbine eb*)

it should be bumped up to 69.99 so you should pay nothing for RE5 or SFIV, i forget what the price is for halowars. They seem to only be bumping the tivs to 59.99 so go back and argue.

[j940651]

well, who said i paid full price for it? :razz:


*Cough* Zellers 2 for $30....*Cough* :)

touche! now THAT makes more sense!
i wasn't here yet for that whole Zellers ****up Fiasco.
all i saw was that awesome article in Financial Post calling you peeps sociopaths.
like no one on CAG took advantage of that deal!
RFD sure takes a beating over at CAG eh?

[j940651]

ouch that hurt lol. i thought 29.99 was decent**i didn't pay 29.99 i got it for free cause of the trades but that was the original price, if that makes a difference lol

oh **** son my bad! it sure does make a difference.
i thought you meant you paid $29.99 AFTER trading in some games.
cause yeah that would be silly. u did right.

[Jagmit]

Does anyone have the T3G1 free promo for Eb in writing, like a PDF or something cause i've never seen any solid evidence of it, i only heard of it on the forums. I just want to see the fine print and everything and when it ends just in case the dudes at my local eb act like B*#ts

[Bencherstyle]

Does anyone have the T3G1 free promo for Eb in writing, like a PDF or something cause i've never seen any solid evidence of it, i only heard of it on the forums. I just want to see the fine print and everything and when it ends just in case the dudes at my local eb act like B*#ts

unfortunately there is no solid "proof of it" . since EB doesnt advertise this deal...

[gheart008]

U have the pay the additional $10, since you are essentially trading up to a more "expensive" game. :confused:

I guess you could argue that because you used the T3G1F that technically you could have originally ordered one of the $69.99 games to begin with, without having to pay that extra $10...

[gheart008]

Does anyone have the T3G1 free promo for Eb in writing, like a PDF or something cause i've never seen any solid evidence of it, i only heard of it on the forums. I just want to see the fine print and everything and when it ends just in case the dudes at my local eb act like B*#ts

Every EB that I go into has a stand with two sides with CD cases on them, and each CD case advertises that you can get that specific game with T3G1F. The fine print is right on the CD case, stating things like the min $8 TIV. Just walk into your local EB and look for the stand.

[anton204]

I guess you could argue that because you used the T3G1F that technically you could have originally ordered one of the $69.99 games to begin with, without having to pay that extra $10...

Never though of doing that I always did the opposite. But assuming you kept your receipt for the trades you should be able to bump up to a 69.99 game with no extra charge. Otherwise they can't tell if you traded games for that pre-order or can they?

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone have the T3G1 free promo for Eb in writing, like a PDF or something cause i've never seen any solid evidence of it, i only heard of it on the forums. I just want to see the fine print and everything and when it ends just in case the dudes at my local eb act like B*#ts

their email binders ? too bad those are meant for "employee eyes only"

the "list" of T3GIF eligible titles never seems to be publicly advertised/avail. instore... you just have to ask.

IDK about your local EBG store(s), but for the select titles that are eligible, you should be able to find empty display cases w/ a cover slip of the upcoming new release game that says "T3GIF" on it


also, sometimes they have the mthly pamphlets advertising certain upcoming new release games that are marked as "T3GIF"

[rapsfan12]

can anyone confirm the TIV of forza 2? i've been hearing more than a few people trading it at $8 (therefore qualifying it for the T3G1F) recently but the tivs.ca site now has it listed at $2 as of yesterday...i was going to use it as one of my trade-ins...

[neksus]

can anyone confirm the TIV of forza 2? i've been hearing more than a few people trading it at $8 (therefore qualifying it for the T3G1F) recently but the tivs.ca site now has it listed at $2 as of yesterday...i was going to use it as one of my trade-ins...

it's done.

[ericchops]

I am so confused. Why is Guitar Hero Aerosmith $14 TIV at eb now?? Does that mean i can now use the one i bought for 4.99 a couple weeks back for the t3g1f promo???
eb is messed up

[Haz]

their email binders ? too bad those are meant for "employee eyes only"

the "list" of T3GIF eligible titles never seems to be publicly advertised/avail. instore... you just have to ask.I was at an EB once to do a preorder and didn't know what was eligible so the staff whipped out the binder and told me to choose from any of them on the list that has a price. It was a pretty comprehensive list for all systems.

[NonStopInTheMix]

I am so confused. Why is Guitar Hero Aerosmith $14 TIV at eb now?? Does that mean i can now use the one i bought for 4.99 a couple weeks back for the t3g1f promo???
eb is messed up

who knows, quake wars might end up like that too...

[thechampion116]

I was at an EB once to do a preorder and didn't know what was eligible so the staff whipped out the binder and told me to choose from any of them on the list that has a price. It was a pretty comprehensive list for all systems.

the games in that list all have 59.99 prices.

if you do the trade, they will give you 59.99 only. then when the game comes out and its 69.99, expect to be paying $10.

Traded 3 for RE5 today. Will use my gaming guarantee on that.

Traded in:

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - TIV $13 (bought it for $5 recently)
Rainbow Six Vegas PS3 - TIV $9 (bought it for $10 at EB awhile ago)
History Channel: Battle for the Pacific Wii - TIV 15 (bought for $10 at TSCC today)


all in all $25 for RE5 and got rid of two ps3 games that i never even played.

[Haz]

the games in that list all have 59.99 prices.

if you do the trade, they will give you 59.99 only. then when the game comes out and its 69.99, expect to be paying $10.When I looked at that list last summer, they had $69.99 games as well. That's how I got my pre-order of GOW2 CE.

[ghost80]

the games in that list all have 59.99 prices.

if you do the trade, they will give you 59.99 only. then when the game comes out and its 69.99, expect to be paying $10.


Not true ... I flipped through the binder at the EB I went to on Monday, some games were listed at $59.99 (Killzone 2), some at $64.99 (Bioshock 2), and some at $69.99 (Street Fighter IV).

I should have checked the binder for the KZ2 price before doing my most recent trade, instead of asking the clerk, who gave me erroneous information about the KZ2 pricing.

[anton204]

their email binders ? too bad those are meant for "employee eyes only"

the "list" of T3GIF eligible titles never seems to be publicly advertised/avail. instore... you just have to ask.

Some EBGs here actually leave the binder by the front cashier for customers to look at. Release dates are updated weekly and games with a $0 value cannot be pre-ordered yet.

[thechampion116]

When I looked at that list last summer, they had $69.99 games as well. That's how I got my pre-order of GOW2 CE.


Not true ... I flipped through the binder at the EB I went to on Monday, some games were listed at $59.99 (Killzone 2), some at $64.99 (Bioshock 2), and some at $69.99 (Street Fighter IV).

I should have checked the binder for the KZ2 price before doing my most recent trade, instead of asking the clerk, who gave me erroneous information about the KZ2 pricing.

The book I looked at still had 59.99 pricing, even RE5 was still at that price with the CE at 89.99 and we obviously know thats changed.

[VerySlowpoke]

As of today at EB Games:

Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - $7
Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii) - $8
Pro Evolution Soccer: Winning Eleven 2008 (360) - $4

[Ryd3r234]

Can you do T3G1F for a KZ2 preorder? Has anyone done it?

[dtrader69]

are the futureshop tivs for those ps2 games up to date?

[ghost80]

Can you do T3G1F for a KZ2 preorder? Has anyone done it?

I have, and yes you can.

[craeyon]

Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - $7I love how 360 takes the beating while the same game is worth $16 for PS3 lol

[VerySlowpoke]

I love how 360 takes the beating while the same game is worth $16 for PS3 lol

It's ridiculous because they have Top Spin 3 for the 360 on the shelf for 27.99...and only $7 for TIV.

[dtrader69]

I love how 360 takes the beating while the same game is worth $16 for PS3 lol

i think its because of the pir8 factor....that's why ps3 games hold values better..

[Ryd3r234]

I have, and yes you can. Did you have to pay an extra $10? And was it a location in Richmond Hill?

When I asked if T3G1F was going on, the employee quickly said 'not yet' as he was busy playing Afro Samurai (lol), so I might either go back or go to another EB Games. Oh and it's $8+ TIV right?

[VerySlowpoke]

Most places, if not all, should not require you to pay anything extra as long as your three games meet the requirements of the promotion.

[craeyon]

i think its because of the pir8 factor....that's why ps3 games hold values better..Also, I think its because sometimes a game gets released much later on the PS3 compared to xbox360. I am not sure about the release dates for VT3

[Setz]

Did you have to pay an extra $10? And was it a location in Richmond Hill?

When I asked if T3G1F was going on, the employee quickly said 'not yet' as he was busy playing Afro Samurai (lol), so I might either go back or go to another EB Games. Oh and it's $8+ TIV right?

Killzone 2 is now 59.99$. Confirmed over the phone and instore at five different EBs.

[neksus]

are the futureshop tivs for those ps2 games up to date?

As of Jan 9 :)
I have a list as of Feb 6, was there any title in specific you would like the know the value of?

[Ryd3r234]

Most places, if not all, should not require you to pay anything extra as long as your three games meet the requirements of the promotion.
Rainbow Six Vegas, UT3 and Burnout Paradise work right? They are all above $8 TIV.

[Ryd3r234]

Killzone 2 is now 59.99$. Confirmed over the phone and instore at five different EBs. Good! Thanks, I was really pissed at the $69.99.

[VerySlowpoke]

Rainbow Six Vegas, UT3 and Burnout Paradise work right? They are all above $8 TIV.

Yes, assuming they are all PS3.

[iggyis]

TIV at EB Feb 12,2009

PS3
Metal Gear Solid 4 $30
GTA IV $25
Mirror's Edge $25
Call of Duty 3 $12
FIFAStreet3 $12
NBA Live 08 $7
NFL Tour $2

WII
IronMan $19
High School Musical (Sing) $12

XBox 360
Tiger Woods 08 $10
FIFAStreet3 $7
Enchanted Arms $5
Superman Returns $2

NDS
Guitar Hero On Tour Software $16
Gutar Hero Adapter $3

[Jagmit]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?

[neksus]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?

Some stores aren't doing it anymore as head office I guess told them to stop because they had soooooo many. However, I just pre-ordered RE5 a few days ago with no problems.

[gheart008]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?

Somewhat related experience: One of the EB's I went to didn't know if RE5 was part of the T3G1F since it wasn't in his binder thingy. I turned around 180 degrees and grabbed one of the empty cases on the T3G1F shrine and gave it to him, and he started chuckling about how he could have not seen that, since the shrine was right in front of the counter.

[VerySlowpoke]

Somewhat related experience: One of the EB's I went to didn't know if RE5 was part of the T3G1F since it wasn't in his binder thingy. I turned around 180 degrees and grabbed one of the empty cases on the T3G1F shrine and gave it to him, and he started chuckling about how he could have not seen that, since the shrine was right in front of the counter.

Happened to me just now. I had to point at the gigantic sign right above the cashier's desk and the person tending the cash register seemed surprised.

[thechampion116]

Some stores aren't doing it anymore as head office I guess told them to stop because they had soooooo many. However, I just pre-ordered RE5 a few days ago with no problems.

I guessed they stopped taking preorders so that everyone can't do the gaming guarantees but the Queen/Spadina let me do it today but only from the games on the sign above and the cases that list it.

[the_fm]

i did one trade in and ask for some tivs

at EB:

nhl 09 x360 - $37

at FS:

Eternal Sonata x360 - $3.60 :|
Space Chimps x360 - not in the system yet

[Jagmit]

Happened to me just now. I had to point at the gigantic sign right above the cashier's desk and the person tending the cash register seemed surprised.

I did that too and she said NO! lol, so can my theory work (switch the preorder or exchange halo wars or return for credit)??

[PSiBeR]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?

Thats weird, I also went to that EB last Friday to do the T3G1F promo for a pre-order of SF4 for PS3. I remember the guy working there mentioned RE5 as well. If you can switch out your pre-order at this location and switch it to Markvilles EB, theres a greater chance you can get RE5. Because near the front of the store theres a bunch of empty cases of SF4, RE5, KZ2.. those are the games that are eligible, I've verified with the manager of that store a week ago

[Late Night Merchant]

I did that too and she said NO! lol, so can my theory work (switch the preorder or exchange halo wars or return for credit)??

I've done it before, I switched Far Cry 2 for Gears of War 2, no hassle, I could've gotten credit but I wanted Gears.

[Jagmit]

I've done it before, I switched Far Cry 2 for Gears of War 2, no hassle, I could've gotten credit but I wanted Gears.

I c, did u switch the pre order or exchange it when u picked it up?

[Icenuck]

Anyone have any idea what a used copy of Mass Effect LC edition worth? Perfect condition and have been looking to get rid of it.

[neksus]

tivs.ca :)
Not sure on the LC (don't even know what that stands for?), but it would be equal or more than the regular version.

[Bencherstyle]

LC- Limited Collectible... everybody knoes that@! :P

honestly, unless its a special name for a ME special Edition, i have no idea.

[Haz]

Anyone have any idea what a used copy of Mass Effect LC edition worth? Perfect condition and have been looking to get rid of it.Didn't even know they had a limited edition. (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=200404) I'd be interested in it if EB doesn't give you more. :)

[Kafka]

TIVs for PS3 games at EB - February 12, 2009

Rainbow Six: Vegas - $9.00
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - $37.00
MLB '08: The Show - $22.00
Motorstorm 1 - $10.00
NHL '08 - $10.00
GTA 4 - $25.00
Resistance 1 - $10.00
Uncharted - $37.00
Virtua Fighter 5 - $9.00
Warhawk - $15.00
Burnout Paradise - $9.00
Army of Two - $10.00

Cheers,

Kafka

[VerySlowpoke]

NHL 08 is $10? O_O

[PhilSousa]

TIVs for PS3 games at EB - February 12, 2009

Rainbow Six: Vegas - $9.00
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - $37.00
MLB '08: The Show - $22.00
Motorstorm 1 - $10.00
NHL '08 - $10.00
GTA 4 - $25.00
Resistance 1 - $10.00
Uncharted - $37.00
Virtua Fighter 5 - $9.00
Warhawk - $15.00
Burnout Paradise - $9.00
Army of Two - $10.00

Cheers,

Kafka

Umm EB doing minor changes these days. Good to see GTA4 go back down already.

[Eclipse09]

As of Feb 12
At FS
Wii
Manhunt 2 - 3.60
Rockband 1 - 18.00

PS3
Darkness - 6.00
Conflict DO - 13.20

At EB
Darkness - 4.00
Conflict DO - 25.00

[i-o_o-i]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?
I went there today preordered the one for PS3 and saw the T3G1F boxes for RE5 so I'm pretty sure it is, should have pointed out the box by the door...

[downwithto]

Problem:

I went into EB woodbine today to trade 3 games and get RE5 for free for 360. When i went in, all the games i was trading in qualified, but the clerk said RE5 wasn't apart of the promotion :( . So instead i did it for Halo Wars, same price. Was anyone able to get RE5? Can i just change my preorder in a few days for RE5? Or when halo wars comes out (b4 RE5) can i just exchange it for store credit or for a preorder of re5?

some ebgames locations aren't offering RE5 for pre-order anymore for the T3G1F promo bc the price of RE5 on the computer had gone up to $79.99 and the promo is only valid for games up to $69.99, even though the receipt says 69.99. At first they wouldnt give it to me but i complained that it was advertised on that banner above the cash register, they called a manager and he ok'd it.

[tm10]

How come the trade in value for nhl 08 on ps3 can be at 10 and the 360's version is only at 1 dollar?! :confused:

[kleptodathief]

wow tiv of only 1buck for nhl EA sports 08??? how much do they sell it for?

ps3 games in general gets higher TIV i guess :idea: , bluray discs >

[rudyjuly2]

Just traded in The Show '08 for the PS3 and got $22 yesterday at EB Games! Couldn't believe it as I traded it in for my '09 pre-order. The demo will hold me over until March 3rd.

[dtrader69]

Just traded in The Show '08 for the PS3 and got $22 yesterday at EB Games! Couldn't believe it as I traded it in for my '09 pre-order. The demo will hold me over until March 3rd.

the demo is wicked....the graphics...i swear....it looked real!

[Wray77]

Anyone here know how much EB will give you for a 20 gig hard drive?

[neksus]

Anyone here know how much EB will give you for a 20 gig hard drive?

Less than your neighbour :P
Last I heard, it was something ridiculous like $6.

[thechampion116]

NHL 08 is $10? O_O

has been for two weeks.

Hopefully neksus updated the value when I sent it to him a while ago. I bought it on RFD for $10 and used it for T3G1F.

[manlyputter]

Traded in Rock Revolution for xbox 360 @ BBV for $16... FS was offering me ~$3, and EB wasn't even taking it.

[akeogh]

Wii:
Nights: $7.00
SSX Blur: $11:00
Prince Caspian: < $8 (6.50 I think)
Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection < $8

PS3:
Virtual Tennis 3: $17
COD3: $11
Sof Payback: $7.50

XB360:
Enchanted Arms: $3.50

[philipie]

TIV at Feb 12
Wii Fit $35

PS 3
NBA 2K9 $13
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 $6
Guitar Hero Aerosmith $13
UEFA 2008 $4

[deezz]

Feb 12th, 8:00pm
Future Shop
Resistance 2 PS3 - $35
Far Cry 2 PS3 - $35
Golden Compass PS3 - $3.80
Forza 2 Xbox360 - $3.80

Ya know, I was thinking, if FS price matches....shouldn't they price match TIV's too? Has anyone tried that yet? PM and then they should add 10% of the difference too!!

Someone should try next time :D

[ghost80]

Anybody know how EB handles price-matching and T3G1F pre-orders? Say I pre-order a game at $69.99. I go and pick it up, and I bring with me a flyer from another retailer that is selling the same game for $59.99. Does EB refund you $10 on a gift card, or do they simply say that you did the T3G1F, you got it free, and that's that?

[NonStopInTheMix]

Anybody know how EB handles price-matching and T3G1F pre-orders? Say I pre-order a game at $69.99. I go and pick it up, and I bring with me a flyer from another retailer that is selling the same game for $59.99. Does EB refund you $10 on a gift card, or do they simply say that you did the T3G1F, you got it free, and that's that?

eb rarely pricematches... but YMMV as usual.

[neksus]

has been for two weeks.

Hopefully neksus updated the value when I sent it to him a while ago. I bought it on RFD for $10 and used it for T3G1F.

Always :)

[Jagmit]

has been for two weeks.

Hopefully neksus updated the value when I sent it to him a while ago. I bought it on RFD for $10 and used it for T3G1F.

wow i traded it in at BBV instead for 10$, o well got far cry 2 and bad company from them.

QUESTION: can i exchange my EB games halo wars T3G1 free preorder for credit or RE5 (they didn't let me pre order re5) at time of pickup?

[j940651]

Always :)

u missed this one from moi

2/11/09
a couple TIV:

Blockbuster
Wartech (360) - $15.00

Future Shop
Far Cry 2 (360) = $35.00 and holding

[neksus]

Hmm dunno how I missed that one

[Aj23]

Feb 12th, 8:00pm
Future Shop
Resistance 2 PS3 - $35
Far Cry 2 PS3 - $35
Golden Compass PS3 - $3.80
Forza 2 Xbox360 - $3.80

Ya know, I was thinking, if FS price matches....shouldn't they price match TIV's too? Has anyone tried that yet? PM and then they should add 10% of the difference too!!

Someone should try next time :D

Does anyone know if any of the two FS in scarborough take trade ins?

[grappos13]

^ futureshop website shows far cry 2 for 360 and ps3 13.20... according to their website... noticed this last night..

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

[j940651]

Hmm dunno how I missed that one

not really groundbreaking info. just updates. im curious how long that FC2 TIV will be 35 at FS.

[neksus]

^ futureshop website shows far cry 2 for 360 and ps3 13.20... according to their website... noticed this last night..

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

they must have caught on lol

[j940651]

^ futureshop website shows far cry 2 for 360 and ps3 13.20... according to their website... noticed this last night..

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

yup there it is, answered my question. they found the glitch! lol

[grappos13]

^lol ya.. cuz u see all these $35 dollar ones and then randomly a 13.20 one lol... when u look at the 360 list..its like in the middle.. looks weird lol

also that site for wii and ps3 says top 25 but shows only 10

[j940651]

they must have caught on lol

i KNEW i should've taken advantage quicker.
i was going to use it to move credit from blockbuster to fs.
(and yes, pocket $1.11)

[aos007]

Hm... does anyone know if I could trade in Warhawk for PS3 and get Fear 2 for $40? Someone just listed trade-in value of Warhawk as $13 or 15 and I'm pretty sure I've seen the sticker allowing that on Fear2 last time I was in EB. I'm asking since lineups are usually horrendous in Metrotown so I don't want to wait for nothing.

[i-o_o-i]

wow i traded it in at BBV instead for 10$, o well got far cry 2 and bad company from them.

QUESTION: can i exchange my EB games halo wars T3G1 free preorder for credit or RE5 (they didn't let me pre order re5) at time of pickup?
yeah u probably can, you might even be able to bring back your receipt now and switch the preorder to RE5

[grappos13]

Hm... does anyone know if I could trade in Warhawk for PS3 and get Fear 2 for $40? Someone just listed trade-in value of Warhawk as $13 or 15 and I'm pretty sure I've seen the sticker allowing that on Fear2 last time I was in EB. I'm asking since lineups are usually horrendous in Metrotown so I don't want to wait for nothing.

they wont give u the TIV of 20 unless u do 3 games together.. else ull just get 15 for it... and then fear2 would be 45 more or 55 more.. depending on the price they are charging for it..

[Lone_Prodigy]

TIV at EB Feb 12,2009
WII
IronMan $19
High School Musical (Sing) $12

Haha wasn't this on sale at The Source online for $30? Cheap rental.


they wont give u the TIV of 20 unless u do 3 games together.. else ull just get 15 for it... and then fear2 would be 45 more or 55 more.. depending on the price they are charging for it..

Actually, there is a promotion where you get $20 off a new release with 1 eligible game.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699900

[aos007]

Actually, there is a promotion where you get $20 off a new release with 1 eligible game.

Yes, that's the one I'm talking about. I'll probably give it a try tonight. I don't feel like paying $60 for Fear 2 since it got only 80% on Metacritic and I have so many (finished) games at home that I'm running out of space.

[deezz]

^ futureshop website shows far cry 2 for 360 and ps3 13.20... according to their website... noticed this last night..

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

I saw that pop up in their system in their list of Far Cry related stuff, but I think whoever is running the website made a mistake. I think that's the price for Far Cry 1? Wait, IS there a Far Cry 1 for PS3?? lol There isn't is there...I think that was a PC only game wasn't it...

Anyway, I wanted to dump FC2 as fast as I could...that posting about it selling for $39.99 new and $29.99 used scared the crap outta me lol. Glad to get $35 for it....

[deezz]

Does anyone know if any of the two FS in scarborough take trade ins?

It doesn't look like it, sorry AJ. Check out the list here on their website. Guess they have the same by-law as Vaughan.

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

[Ryd3r234]

Hey I went into EB Games today and asked if I could T3G1F for Killzone 2, the guy said I could only choose from the games on the banner, but he said I could just switch my preorder to KZ2 later. Should I T3G1F for SFIV preorder and then switch? Or have they stopped taking SFIV preorders also like RE5? I'm wondering if there is any risk in this, I don't want to trade 3 of my games and be stuck with Street Fighter or something.

[deezz]

@ ^:You don't really need to be stuck w/anything though...since you can always change your pre-order, I don't think there's a limit to how many times you can do it.

I'm wondering how much I'm gonna play SFIV right now...ahh who'm I kidding...I waaaaant it....lol

[Ryd3r234]

Can I switch my preorder right away or do I have to wait like a day or something?

[SwiZz]

Here's some trade in's I did today that might help you guys:

Bioshock = $16
Gears of War 1 = $23
Gears of War 2 = $37

this was at EB Games, February 13, 3:30pm

[Jagmit]

Can I switch my preorder right away or do I have to wait like a day or something?

Yea i want to know the same, i had to preorder halo wars (for now;))

[aukhan78]

Trade in's I did today for T3G1F:

Bioshock = $16
Skate = $15
GTA IV = $25

Other Trade in's

NBA Homecourt = $7
Stuntman Ignition = $7

this was at EB Games, February 13.

[aukhan78]

Has anyone recently traded in the following games at EB Games, can you let me know the TIV:

Xbox 360:

Mass Effect
Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion
Overlord
FIFA 08
NBA 2K8

[Ryd3r234]

Yea i want to know the same, i had to preorder halo wars (for now;))

Hmmm, actually I think it would be easier to T3G1F for FEAR 2 and then return it for store credit, and then use the credit for KZ2. Or is that more complicated lol?

[craeyon]

How come the trade in value for nhl 08 on ps3 can be at 10 and the 360's version is only at 1 dollar?! :confused:

lol didn't we discuss this like 10 posts ago? Xbox 360 has a higher piracy rate and sometimes a game comes out much later on the PS3 compared to Xbox (stupid cell processors)


wow tiv of only 1buck for nhl EA sports 08??? how much do they sell it for?

ps3 games in general gets higher TIV i guess :idea: , bluray discs >

that can be another reason.. although I am sure manufacturing HD-DVD discs isn't any cheaper than making blu-ray discs.. :s

[rapsfan12]

lol didn't we discuss this like 10 posts ago? Xbox 360 has a higher piracy rate and sometimes a game comes out much later on the PS3 compared to Xbox (stupid cell processors)

doesn't it make more sense that the 360's userbase is much greater than the ps3's userbase, so it's safer to assume that more games are traded in of the same title for the 360?

[rapsfan12]

Has anyone recently traded in the following games at EB Games, can you let me know the TIV:

Xbox 360:

Mass Effect

i wish i could have helped you as i just traded this in the other day but my receipt shows all of the games i traded in as $23.33...it works for sure for the T3G1F deal if that helps any....

[neksus]

Trade in's I did today for T3G1F:

Bioshock = $16
Skate = $15
GTA IV = $25

Other Trade in's

NBA Homecourt = $7
Stuntman Ignition = $7

this was at EB Games, February 13.

console?

[neksus]

Has anyone recently traded in the following games at EB Games, can you let me know the TIV:

Xbox 360:

Mass Effect
Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion
Overlord
FIFA 08
NBA 2K8

tivs.ca will answer 2 of them. Better than nothing :P

[Jagmit]

lol didn't we discuss this like 10 posts ago? Xbox 360 has a higher piracy rate and sometimes a game comes out much later on the PS3 compared to Xbox (stupid cell processors)



that can be another reason.. although I am sure manufacturing HD-DVD discs isn't any cheaper than making blu-ray discs.. :s

The 360 doesn't use HD DVDs, i hope you know that :confused: and the format is now obsolete.

[craeyon]

The 360 doesn't use HD DVDs, i hope you know that :confused: and the format is now obsolete.Yeah my apologies i've been a little behind the time here. Didn't they switch to blu-ray like late last year? I am sorry, I don't own a 360. I just have a wii and ps3... and a commodore 64


doesn't it make more sense that the 360's userbase is much greater than the ps3's userbase, so it's safer to assume that more games are traded in of the same title for the 360?

yup definitely, won't argue with that logic

Jesus people so many tivs! My fingers are hurting!

[the_fm]

Yeah my apologies i've been a little behind the time here. Didn't they switch to blu-ray like late last year?

who? MS? no. it's the good old dvd

[merc]

fight night round 3 (xbox 360) is worth $7 at eb now. tried using it for t3g1f but no luck. the 3 games i used were motorstorm (ps3), kane and lynch (xbox 360), and sega rally revo (xbox 360). can't remember the values of those 3 but as of feb 13 they still qualify.

[craeyon]

who? MS? no. it's the good old dvdgod they must hate sony

[Seifer]

Tonight :

Eb Games
Spiderwick Wii $8
Smackdown 2008 Xbox 360 $7
Unreal Tournament 3 PS3 $7
Jericho Xbox 360 $7
Condemned 2 Xbox 360 $11

FS
Spiderwick Wii $8.40
Smackdown 2008 Xbox 360 $8.40
Unreal Tournament 3 PS3 $10.80
Jericho Xbox 360 $8.40
Condemned 2 Xbox 360 $13.80

[coldpower27]

who? MS? no. it's the good old dvd

It's too bad MS didn't use Blu Ray I am not a fan of multiple disc games...

Lost Odyssey would of been nice on a Single DL Blu Ray rather then 4 DVD's. Not to mention the wonderful hard coating Blu Ray is rarely if ever scratched...

[the_fm]

It's too bad MS didn't use Blu Ray I am not a fan of multiple disc games...

Lost Odyssey would of been nice on a Single DL Blu Ray rather then 4 DVD's. Not to mention the wonderful hard coating Blu Ray is rarely if ever scratched...

it's all about price and faster drive. we will probably see BR in the next one unless a better media is out by then

[craeyon]

It's too bad MS didn't use Blu Ray I am not a fan of multiple disc games...

Lost Odyssey would of been nice on a Single DL Blu Ray rather then 4 DVD's. Not to mention the wonderful hard coating Blu Ray is rarely if ever scratched...


it's all about price and faster drive. we will probably see BR in the next one unless a better media is out by then

Its also about patent wars. Sony has exclusive rights on blu-ray technology I believe

[Jagmit]

fight night round 3 (xbox 360) is worth $7 at eb now. tried using it for t3g1f but no luck. the 3 games i used were motorstorm (ps3), kane and lynch (xbox 360), and sega rally revo (xbox 360). can't remember the values of those 3 but as of feb 13 they still qualify.

wow i just traded FN round 3 on feb 12 for t3g1f, lucky me. but the bastards didn't give me re5 so i took halo wars for now, looking to switch it

[Aj23]

It doesn't look like it, sorry AJ. Check out the list here on their website. Guess they have the same by-law as Vaughan.

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

Damn I got farcry 2 sitting here from the 2/$40 still. Played it once, and never liked it. I was hoping to get the $35 at FS for it...but I guess not any more. I could get to the FS in ajax maybe. It would be so much easier if the scarborough stores accepted trade ins, because I value FS credit higher than EB or BBV, and I've been trading most of my stuff to EB.

[rtooby]

Traded in for Fear 2 tonight:
Nascar 08 (ps3) - $9
Sega Rally (360) - $12
Spiderwick (wii) - $8

I inquired about:
Perfect dark zero CE (360) - $7
Conan (360) - $7

Also picked up a copy of Oblivion CE (360) for $9.99 @ BBV for my collection. Even had the coin still :) I forgot to ask, but it's selling for $49.99 at EB, so I assume it would have a TIV >8 for those that were wondering.

[mafiastyles]

traded in

nfs: prostreet $9
Resistance: Fall of Man $10
rainbow six vegas 1: $9

for T3G1 for SF4

at blockbuster traded in

Nfl Tour = $10
Haze = $10
Nba street Home court = $10
Dark Sector = $10
Madden 08 = $10
NHL 2k8 = $10
The Club = $10
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars = $20
Soldier of Fortune: Payback = 10

for $110 dollars does bbv when u buy something credit u the tax back like eb games?

Nope never mind found the answer in the thread

[aukhan78]

console?

Xbox-360

[Count Blackula]

Does anyone know if Future Shop puts down pre-orders like EB games?

[PhilSousa]

Does anyone know if Future shop does pre-orders like Eb games?

I don't think they do. I could be wrong.

Phil

[Count Blackula]

I see, does it make more sense to sell the games at EB Games since they can put a pre-order down?

[Lowis]

I traded this at EB (Feb 14):

Dead Space Xbox360 TIV : $20

[neksus]

I see, does it make more sense to sell the games at EB Games since they can put a pre-order down?

That depends. The best part of doing a trade 3 get it free pre-order is that your game with $8+ trade in value gets bumped up to $20-23 to cover the cost of the game (if you trade in 3 qualifying games), which saves you a ton of money :)

[Count Blackula]

Thats great.

Hmm maybe I should go with Future Shop then, but I want to get SF4 and possible CE, will 3 games cover SF4?

[kleptodathief]

^in short,trade in crap games to bbv,then buy 10$ games there,head to ebg ,do tiv t3g1f deal,no spoon feeding... gl...btw buy cheap used games at ebg first

[NonStopInTheMix]

^in short,trade in crap games to bbv,then buy 10$ games there,head to ebg ,do tiv t3g1f deal,no spoon feeding... gl...btw buy cheap used games at ebg first

+1 the endless cycle of crap used games continues! :lol:


Anyways i was at my local eb today and saw some games on sale [red tag]:
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Wii = $20.xx new
Fire Emblem Wii = 19.xx new

TIVs for both games are now $7

[j940651]

traded in

nfs: prostreet $9
Resistance: Fall of Man $10
rainbow six vegas 1: $9

for T3G1 for SF4

at blockbuster traded in

Nfl Tour = $10
Haze = $10
Nba street Home court = $10
Dark Sector = $10
Madden 08 = $10
NHL 2k8 = $10
The Club = $10
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars = $20
Soldier of Fortune: Payback = 10

for $110 dollars does bbv when u buy something credit u the tax back like eb games?

Nope never mind found the answer in the thread

console?

[mafiastyles]

console?

sorry ps3

and bbv location across from bramalea city centre (brampton)

eb games bramalea city centre

[kleptodathief]

they got sum nice cheap used games at BBV these days... x360 farcry 2 is only 30bux

GOW1 is 20bux
and lots of tivable EBG games for 10bux a pop! as for all those crap old sports games, they sell them for 10bux! theres like 5 copies of each title lulz

who the hell buys that ..i wudn't even buy it for a looney! :confused:

[aukhan78]

did another T3G1F today at ebgames:

Mass Effect (360) = $9
Oblivion (360) = $15
FIFA 08 (360) = $10

[Ryd3r234]

Can I switch my preorder right away or do I have to wait like a day or something? So can anyone answer this? Should I wait a day or a few hours, or can I just switch it right away?

[cyrusmir]

was just at eb
i called thursday they gave me quotes on 3 games, all were above 8 bucks
i go sat, theyre all EXACTLY 7.

paradise city (was 11.2, now 7)
orange box (was 8, now 7)
forza (was 9, now 7)

2 days =/
ps its all 360


to answer the below (iwthout double post), i work on weekdays and didnt get a chance till today =/
its ok they all have good replay value (i ahvent even touched forza2 to be honest lol) so might as well keep em

[greywolf501]

was just at eb
i called thursday they gave me quotes on 3 games, all were above 8 bucks
i go sat, theyre all EXACTLY 7.

paradise city (was 11.2, now 7)
orange box (was 8, now 7)
forza (was 9, now 7)

2 days =/
ps its all 360

That sucks, but why did you wait 2 days to go? All three of those games were lucky to be over $8 as they are all cheap under $20 new games or were bundled with the 360 so their value is extremely low as it is. TIVs can drop everyday except Sunday so you should trade them in right away, not even the "Most Wanted" titles are gauranteed to hold their TIV. EB is really starting to keep track of those $8-15 TIVs and drop them down a lot quicker than in the past to avoid getting hammered.

[kleptodathief]

anyone know the telephone number for the NEW gamestop at morningside/kingston rd mall plaza?

i wanna confirm they do the t3g1f promo with TIVs at 8bux or 9bux :idea::cheesygri

[Stetson717]

I was at EB Games today. Traded in Sega Rally Revo(360), Elite beat Agents(DS), Sonic Riders(Wii). Don't have the exact value cause I traded them in for a T3G1 pre-order but they all qualified.

Also, don't know if this has been mentioned yet but a warning to those wanting to trade in Far Cry 2. Noticed the used price had dropped to 34.99 so the TIV has definitely dropped just like GTAIV.

[United11]

So can anyone answer this? Should I wait a day or a few hours, or can I just switch it right away?

You should be able to do it right away.

Why would you pre-order a game you don't want and then switch it? I am guessing it's because your EB won't let you pre-order a certain game? Then I doubt you would be able to change it right away. In this case , I would say either go to another EB, or wait until the game you want is coming out.

I have heard some EB games not taking pre-orders for certain games, and then other have no problem doing it.

[Jagmit]

You should be able to do it right away.

Why would you pre-order a game you don't want and then switch it? I am guessing it's because your EB won't let you pre-order a certain game? Then I doubt you would be able to change it right away. In this case , I would say either go to another EB, or wait until the game you want is coming out.

I have heard some EB games not taking pre-orders for certain games, and then other have no problem doing it.

hey, u seem to know ur stuff. i've never prordered nething b4 i just wait till release. i had to preorder halo wars with t3g1 cause they didn't give me re5. i can exchange halo wars for credit or exchange for another game on release date right?

[greywolf501]

anyone know the telephone number for the NEW gamestop at morningside/kingston rd mall plaza?

i wanna confirm they do the t3g1f promo with TIVs at 8bux or 9bux :idea::cheesygri
Hmmm... I just looked it up on their store locater and they don't even have the phone number listed there.

[Ryd3r234]

You should be able to do it right away.

Why would you pre-order a game you don't want and then switch it? I am guessing it's because your EB won't let you pre-order a certain game? Then I doubt you would be able to change it right away. In this case , I would say either go to another EB, or wait until the game you want is coming out.

I have heard some EB games not taking pre-orders for certain games, and then other have no problem doing it.

I want to do the T3G1F but KZ2 is not on the list, that's why I want to switch.

Ohh my god, please don't tell me Burnout Paradise PS3 went under $8 TIV.

[jnltoronto]

i went to the gamestop at morningside/kingston and they still do the t3g1f and i saw a big sign that said most wanted changes, Do to the influx of GTA4 used game trades we have lowered the trade in value from 37 to 25

lol good thing i traded it in last week!

kleptodathief ill pm you the number at morningside crossing... its listed on the reciept

[madamadakun]

hey, u seem to know ur stuff. i've never prordered nething b4 i just wait till release. i had to preorder halo wars with t3g1 cause they didn't give me re5. i can exchange halo wars for credit or exchange for another game on release date right?

Why won't they let you get RE5? I was able to get mines.

[Jagmit]

Why won't they let you get RE5? I was able to get mines.

IDK, they just said they don't take RE5 preorders and that its not available in the promotion

[United11]

IDK, they just said they don't take RE5 preorders and that its not available in the promotion

I would try another EB games then. The promotion should be any new release (within 2 weeks) or any upcoming games. If the store is no longer taking pre-orders for a game then that is a different story, and I would go to another store.

If you have already pre-ordered, then I would go in when KZ2 comes out, and say you would like to switch to RE5.

[kleptodathief]

thnx for that gamestop number, i just called and i dont think they do t3g1f promo at that store for re5 or sf4.... they will only give u fear2 i think


if someone can call them up again... DO NOT talk to the girl(shes 'slow')....ask for the guy lol

morningside crossing GAMESTOP

tel: 416 283-2559

ask " what is the min. Trade in value for each game towards this promo" :idea::cheesygri

[United11]

I want to do the T3G1F but KZ2 is not on the list, that's why I want to switch.

Ohh my god, please don't tell me Burnout Paradise PS3 went under $8 TIV.

If KZ2 is not on the list, then why have so many others already Pre-ordered it. The deal is for any upcoming game, so I don't see how they can say it doesn't apply to that title.

[Impossibles]

Traded in a bunch of old games at BBV for $10 each

Tenchu Z, MLB 2k8, NHL08, Rockstar Table Tennis, Tomb Raider, and Viva Pinata.

Got 4200 points for them, I'm happy.

[jnltoronto]

thnx for that gamestop number, i just called and i dont think they do t3g1f promo at that store for re5 or sf4.... they will only give u fear2 i think


if someone can call them up again... DO NOT talk to the girl(shes 'slow')....ask for the guy lol

morningside crossing GAMESTOP

tel: 416 283-2559

ask " what is the min. Trade in value for each game towards this promo" :idea::cheesygri


thats no fair! they should remove the sf4 and re5 preorder case with the t3g1f promo insert then! I know what you mean bout the girl, lol, the guy is much better.

[Jagmit]

I would try another EB games then. The promotion should be any new release (within 2 weeks) or any upcoming games. If the store is no longer taking pre-orders for a game then that is a different story, and I would go to another store.

If you have already pre-ordered, then I would go in when KZ2 comes out, and say you would like to switch to RE5.

Ok will do that, but why when KZ2 when i preordered halo wars lol. neways i still have about almost a month to kill, lets hope i don't miss the release date! can they just walk away with my credit if i do? lol

[Ryd3r234]

Does anyone know if Burnout Paradise for PS3 went under $8 like the 360 version? Or is it just that 360 games have lower TIV? It had $9 TIV as of yesterday, I will be extremely pissed if they lowered just now...

[the_fm]

If KZ2 is not on the list, then why have so many others already Pre-ordered it. The deal is for any upcoming game, so I don't see how they can say it doesn't apply to that title.

some goes by the book and if it's not in the book, no go or some of them like to be on some power trip

[Count Blackula]

does future shop take preorders?

[moochi]

TIVs at EB on Feb 14:

Crash of the Titans (DS) $7
Halo 3 (360) $25

[mahjongmaniac]

I was at an EB once to do a preorder and didn't know what was eligible so the staff whipped out the binder and told me to choose from any of them on the list that has a price. It was a pretty comprehensive list for all systems.

ah yes, i'm aware of that binder, but IINM, there's a separate promo binder that are for employees only

[mahjongmaniac]

Didn't even know they had a limited edition. (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=200404) I'd be interested in it if EB doesn't give you more. :)

you must've somehow missed this thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=514477

apparently, it wasn't going to be avail. in Canada, and then somehow FS/BB got their hands on it and sold them (online only i believe)

IIRC, no other CDN retailers carried it, not even EBG

[PhilSousa]

Well several updates today.

Far Cry 2 at EB games Canada has droped to $25.00.

EBTIV.com is now a database. You can click Game Name / TIV / Last UPDATED to Sort list.

Thanks Mates
Phil Sousa

[kleptodathief]

^ nice will check out that site(u shud mention wat console the games r too)...also FS farcry 2 x360 is DOWN to 13bux lol....they had it for a whopping tiv of 35bux for a while.

this game is dropping like flies.... 30bux shipped from amazon if u use the coupon + its crappy game?

not sure diff btween ps3 and 360 prices tho

[NonStopInTheMix]

^ nice will check out that site(u shud mention wat console the games r too)...also FS farcry 2 x360 is DOWN to 13bux lol....they had it for a whopping tiv of 35bux for a while.

this game is dropping like flies.... 30bux shipped from amazon if u use the coupon + its crappy game?

not sure diff btween ps3 and 360 prices tho

Phil only does PS3.

[kleptodathief]

^ic , still tivs.ca CANNOT b beaten! best tiv site! :idea:

[sanman]

TIVs Feb 14th (EB):

GHWT (Wii) - 30
Quantum of Solace (360) - 30
Big Brain Academy (Wii) - 15
Rayman Raving Rabbids (Wii) - 9
Midnight Club: LA (360) - 37
Skate (360) -15
Wii Music - 30


I traded the 3 lowest TIVs (bumped up to 23.33 ea) for a SF4 preorder and got $127 in credit. Receipt shows $69.99 for preorder, no extra charge.

[kleptodathief]

how come raving rabbids 1 is STILL 9bux TIV...??? i guess wii games hold there values for long time

[grappos13]

can anyone recommend a game that they have seen at blockbuster for 4.99 or 9.99 that would work for the trade 3 get 1 free at EB?.. i got 2 games i want to trade in (GH aerosmith and warhawk) but i wanna find a third... thanks

[Primetyme]

can anyone recommend a game that they have seen at blockbuster for 4.99 or 9.99 that would work for the trade 3 get 1 free at EB?.. i got 2 games i want to trade in (GH aerosmith and warhawk) but i wanna find a third... thanks

Perfect Dark was like $9 tiv like 3 days ago at EB and cost me $9.99 at bbv

[kleptodathief]

^try command and conquer 3 as well

dam GH:arosmith is 13TIV at ebg? they were selling those used for like 5bux a pop lol couple weeks ago....course FS has all of mine :D

[mahjongmaniac]

can anyone recommend a game that they have seen at blockbuster for 4.99 or 9.99 that would work for the trade 3 get 1 free at EB?.. i got 2 games i want to trade in (GH aerosmith and warhawk) but i wanna find a third... thanks

Spiderwick Chronicles

[sanman]

Sorry I forgot to add I tried to trade in Perfect Dark Zero yesterday as well, but it was only $7 TIV so I kept it. Not sure if it matters, but it was the "Platinum Hits" version...

[CheapAssGuy]

Spiderwick Chronicles

is it 4.99 @ bbv?

[Liko]

is it 4.99 @ bbv?

Spiderwick for the Wii can be found at TSCC for $4.96. Unfortunately they are difficult to find in stock now since it's been on clearance at TSCC for a while now.

[CheapAssGuy]

Spiderwick for the Wii can be found at TSCC for $4.96. Unfortunately they are difficult to find in stock now since it's been on clearance at TSCC for a while now.

yeah it's sold out at TSCCs near me that's why i asked about bbv

[the_fm]

how come raving rabbids 1 is STILL 9bux TIV...??? i guess wii games hold there values for long time

i'm guessing because of demand. that game is hard to find

[musdy]

EB Gamers as of 03/15 4:15:

DS
Animal Crossing:WW $25
New Super Mario Bros $25
Nintendogs $16
The World Ends With You $19

[Jagmit]

EB Gamers as of 03/15 4:15:

DS
Animal Crossing:WW $25
New Super Mario Bros $25
Nintendogs $16
The World Ends With You $19

any ideas how much a ds game without a case is worth? i wanna trade in nitendogs but i don't have a case as it came with my system. (fat ds, its catching dust!)

[neksus]

any ideas how much a ds game without a case is worth? i wanna trade in nitendogs but i don't have a case as it came with my system. (fat ds, its catching dust!)

Doesn't EB only re-sell the DS games without a case anyway?

[Ryd3r234]

Did anyone else have problems preordering Killzone 2 today at EB?

[moochi]

traded in today

Smart Bomb (PSP) at FS for 8.40
Golden Compass (360) at BBV for 10

Pirates of the Caribbean (360) dropped to 3.60 at FS, so kept it.

[mahjongmaniac]

is it 4.99 @ bbv?

IIRC, it's $10 new, but that was a while ago when i bought it there.

could be cheaper now, and for used copies, it should be $10 if not cheaper

[kleptodathief]

wow pirates carribean dropped from 18 to 3.60 lol.. u snooze u looze! :cheesygri

[craeyon]

wow pirates carribean dropped from 18 to 3.60 lol.. u snooze u looze! :cheesygrithis is like the stock market

[ghost80]

IIRC, it's $10 new, but that was a while ago when i bought it there.

could be cheaper now, and for used copies, it should be $10 if not cheaper

I PM'd TSCC's price at FS and got it for $2.45 :D .... I'm starting to feel lucky I was able to pre-order KZ2 via the T3G1F!

[kleptodathief]

BB has FREE gta4 game when u buy the 300$ 60gb bundle

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10112771&logon=L&langid=EN


too bad the TIV went so low on this now

[Scott Pilgrim]

Traded in at EB:

Call of Duty 4 (360) - $37

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (PSP) - $4

Kinda surprised at the latter, thought it would be a dollar.

[dtrader69]

traded in:
nhl 09 - ps3 - $37
star wars unleashed - ps3 - $37

[7cal]

Traded in Feb 14th at EB:

Virtua Fighter 3 (PS3)
Dead Rising (360)
Army of Two (PS3)
for Resident Evil 5 (PS3). Don't know the individual values, but all 3 qualified.

Also traded in my 360 hardware and controllers (just didn't use it any more). Got:

360 System: $70
20GB HD: $8
Headset (x2): $3 ea.
Extra controller: $15
Camera: $9
Total: $108

Lastly, traded in 6 games at BBV for the $10 min TIV promotion. Got $10 for each of the following games (all X360):
Rockstar Table Tennis
The Outfit
Earth Defense Force 2017
Saint's Row
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Tiger Woods 07

They wouldn't take my PGR or Xbox Live Arcade pack, as each one wouldn't register in the system, and then when the clerk examined the cases they said 'not for resale'. Both of these games were ones that came with my original system back in the day.

[Setz]

Also traded in my 360 hardware and controllers (just didn't use it any more). Got:

360 System: $70
20GB HD: $8
Headset (x2): $3 ea.
Extra controller: $15
Camera: $9
Total: $108


You sir, are an idiot. :/

Why on Earth would you do this? You could have got AT LEAST double this in the BST... wow.

Not to mention in EB money! That's worth less than Monopoly money!

[ngaiden]

you sir, are an idiot. :/

lmao!!!!

[Liko]

Traded in Feb 14th at EB:

Also traded in my 360 hardware and controllers (just didn't use it any more). Got:

360 System: $70
20GB HD: $8
Headset (x2): $3 ea.
Extra controller: $15
Camera: $9
Total: $108



You would have probably got more if you just sold it for cash. I think EB got the better deal in this one.

[Bencherstyle]

i could have baught that for 108!! :P

[NonStopInTheMix]

You would have probably got more if you just sold it for cash. I think EB got the better deal in this one.

unless the xbox360 randomly rrods when the next person buys it :lol:

[ChopSuey]

Also traded in my 360 hardware and controllers (just didn't use it any more). Got:

360 System: $70
20GB HD: $8
Headset (x2): $3 ea.
Extra controller: $15
Camera: $9
Total: $108


Wow... you would have done a lot better if you sold it yourself. I would never trade a system into EBGames. You will always make more selling on Craigslist or eBay.


unless the xbox360 randomly rrods when the next person buys it :lol:

And that's why I would never buy a used or refurbished 360. :)

[greywolf501]

I don't think he did that badly, he may have gotten $140-150 if he was lucky for all of that as it's an older non-HDMI system. And you can't tell me you would have bought a used 2 year old Xbox 360 off of a stranger anyways, the chance of an RROD is so high and it's almost out of warranty

[Haz]

Traded in Feb 14th at EB:

Virtua Fighter 3 (PS3)
Dead Rising (360)
Army of Two (PS3)
for Resident Evil 5 (PS3). Don't know the individual values, but all 3 qualified.I assume you mean VF5. I'm guessing you got RE5 for the PS3 since you unloaded your 360.


Also traded in my 360 hardware and controllers (just didn't use it any more). Got:

360 System: $70
20GB HD: $8
Headset (x2): $3 ea.
Extra controller: $15
Camera: $9
Total: $108Personally, I'm not a huge fan of selling systems to EB since they almost always rip you off, though a lot less hassle than selling it on Craigslist or eBay.

I'm sure many here would have paid you more for all the accessories but the old 360 system, I think it ok since it's probably gonna RROD within a year of whoever gets it next.


They wouldn't take my PGR or Xbox Live Arcade pack, as each one wouldn't register in the system, and then when the clerk examined the cases they said 'not for resale'. Both of these games were ones that came with my original system back in the day.That's strange since the EBs I've dealt with don't care if it says "not for resale".

[greywolf501]

That's strange since the EBs I've dealt with don't care if it says "not for resale".
That's because he was trading those at BBV for their min $10, BBV doesn't take Not For Resale games

[Haz]

That's because he was trading those at BBV for their min $10, BBV doesn't take Not For Resale gamesAh, I was thinking EB for some reason.

[doggy]

Today my brother picked up Farcry 2 and Battlefield bad company for 29.99 and 19.99

[cookedDeals]

Today my brother picked up Farcry 2 and Battlefield bad company for 29.99 and 19.99

Where did you get Far Cry 2 from? Was this new or used? Cheapest I've heard of is $39.99 new so far...

[gheart008]

Where did you get Far Cry 2 from? Was this new or used? Cheapest I've heard of is $39.99 new so far...

Farcry 2 used has been $29.99 for a while now at BBV.

[Jagmit]

Today my brother picked up Farcry 2 and Battlefield bad company for 29.99 and 19.99

Was bad company new or used? i got the same games, but i got bad company for 29.99 which ended up being $5 cause of my trade ins. so i got two decent games for $5!

[beanowean]

What is the best store to trade Rock Band (Wii)?

[gheart008]

Was bad company new or used? i got the same games, but i got bad company for 29.99 which ended up being $5 cause of my trade ins. so i got two decent games for $5!

Probably used since it's been $19.99 used at BBV for a while too.

[NonStopInTheMix]

What is the best store to trade Rock Band (Wii)?

Futureshop gives you $18 i believe

[Phantom]

Traded in Chicken Little: Ace in Action (Wii) at Blockbuster today for $12.

[United11]

Probably used since it's been $19.99 used at BBV for a while too.

It's $19.99 at The Source - NEW, and $14.99 used at BBV.

[Fronzi]

Anyone know the tiv of ninja gaiden 2 at EB, the last update on tivs.ca was 11/07/2008. Thanks.

[beanowean]

Futureshop gives you $18 i believe

Thanks!
Do you know the highest tivs for NHL07(360) and NHL 2K7(360)?

[7cal]

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of selling systems to EB since they almost always rip you off, though a lot less hassle than selling it on Craigslist or eBay.

I'm sure many here would have paid you more for all the accessories but the old 360 system, I think it ok since it's probably gonna RROD within a year of whoever gets it next.

Yes, I knew posting that I sold the system at EB would get a string of "I can't believe you didn't sell it on eBay/in classified ads/whatever."

What can I say, I'm lazy and didn't want to bother. It honestly is just too much hassle for me- I get say $30 less than what I would sell it for anyways, and it's over and done in 5 minutes on a visit to a store I was going to anyways.

And as for EB money being worthless, I buy crap at EB pretty often anyways so it's not worthless to me. Anyhow, I just posted the price there for reference for anyone else thinking of doing the same thing.

[iceman8]

Anyone know the tiv of ninja gaiden 2 at EB, the last update on tivs.ca was 11/07/2008. Thanks.

I traded in Ninja Gaiden 2 this past Thursday (Feb. 12) for $10....TIV there dropped from the last time I saw on tivs.ca :( maybe want to try futureshop...might still be > $20 there

I also traded in Time Crisis 4 for $22, and they also gave me $10 for the guncon

[gargarensi]

Bully Scholarship Edition- Wii, EB games has TIV at $6

[grappos13]

ninja gaiden 2 is 22.80 at FS...

damn.. only $10 for the guncon.. i woulda bought that off you instead of the trouble i went thru to get a 2nd guncon by getting the game thru the source clearance deals and pricematching... ended up spending like 16 for an extra gun!

[Ryd3r234]

Does anyone know why Killzone 2 can't be preordered right now at EB? They keep saying it's currently not in their system.

[Bcrasher]

That's odd, I was able to preorder it 2 weeks ago via a T3G1F.

[AJD23]

Does anyone know why Killzone 2 can't be preordered right now at EB? They keep saying it's currently not in their system.

It has to be...I pre-ordered mine months ago.

[funkymankevx]

What are the TIVs on the mobile site for?

[Ryd3r234]

It has to be...I pre-ordered mine months ago. Yes, but this is a recent problem. I just hope they fix it before the game comes out, because I really want to preorder it.

[kleptodathief]

is there a limit on games u can trade in at ebg? say i have 4 fable 2 games?

[Stetson717]

is there a limit on games u can trade in at ebg? say i have 4 fable 2 games?

can't trade in multiples. can only trade 1 in at a time. best to go to different stores or trade it in on different days.

[aos007]

Does anyone know why Killzone 2 can't be preordered right now at EB? They keep saying it's currently not in their system.

No but I had a same problem on Sunday when I tried to order it. They either screwed up something or - gasp! - ran out of their allocation!

[revenge7777]

Killzone2 is not on the eb pre order list anymore, it just suddenly dissapeared.

[JS2K6]

Traded in COD4 (360) and Uncharted for $37 each to EBG. Picked up SF IV (360) for $59.99 and still have $14.01 (plus value of the taxes) credit :)

They told me that Killzone 2 won't be available as part of a trade 3 promotion.

[coldpower27]

Updates on some TIV for Futureshop for Feb 17.

Lair PS3 still 13.20
GH3 360 3.60 :(
Wii Rock Band $18

[towhytea]

mario kart wii $29 at Eb
the club ps3 10.50 at bbv

[rtooby]

EB
Madden 08 (wii) - $12
SSX Blur (wii) - $11
COD 3 (ps3.. they were selling the GH version for $54 NEW, I couldn't believe that) - $11

For a SFIV pre-order at $69.99, which should be in tomorrow :)

Also, the manager said KZ2 was part of the T3G1F, at least at his location.

[neksus]

Thanks!
Do you know the highest tivs for NHL07(360) and NHL 2K7(360)?

tivs.ca


What are the TIVs on the mobile site for?

EB games, only shows games that have above $8 and have been updated in the past month.

[Eclipse09]

EB TIVs as of Feb 17
DS
Elite Beat - 9
Code Lyco - 3
Metroid Prime Hunters - 25

PS3
Motorstorm - 10
Tomb Raider Underworld - 25
Tony Hawk Proving Grounds - 11

360
Spiderwick - 6

[gheart008]

Traded in COD4 (360) and Uncharted for $37 each to EBG. Picked up SF IV (360) for $59.99 and still have $14.01 (plus value of the taxes) credit :)

They told me that Killzone 2 won't be available as part of a trade 3 promotion.

When did SF4 go back down to $59.99? Did you mean $69.99?

[PhilSousa]

I was at E.B. today. They had Street Fighter for 69.99. Too bad Tomb Raider Droped to 25 for TIV.

Phil

[iceman8]

ninja gaiden 2 is 22.80 at FS...

damn.. only $10 for the guncon.. i woulda bought that off you instead of the trouble i went thru to get a 2nd guncon by getting the game thru the source clearance deals and pricematching... ended up spending like 16 for an extra gun!

I was actually a bit surprised they gave $10 for the gun :P I think if you trade in Time Crisis 4 at Futureshop, they expect the whole package...so I thought EB was going to be the same...didn't think they'd accept just the software

[177a12k]

anybody know where i can get LAIR for cheap?
I picked this title up at the source sale but gave it away as a gift.

[grappos13]

I was actually a bit surprised they gave $10 for the gun :P I think if you trade in Time Crisis 4 at Futureshop, they expect the whole package...so I thought EB was going to be the same...didn't think they'd accept just the software

ya i called them and they said $22 TIV software only after i found out FS was for both... traded in software only and kept the gun for an extra one.. now i dont have to pay at dave and busters to play 2 player time crisis! lol

[revenge7777]

I was at E.B. today. They had Street Fighter for 69.99. Too bad Tomb Raider Droped to 25 for TIV.

Phil

All Eb's should have street fighter 4 for $59.99. All eb's should have got an emial saying its 59.99 and collectors is 79.99 until this weekend.

[_pOtEnZa_]

my eb yesterday said normal sf4 was 69.99 and collector 89.99, like helll im gonna pay 69.99 for NOE game !

[j940651]

my eb yesterday said normal sf4 was 69.99 and collector 89.99, like helll im gonna pay 69.99 for NOE game !

what does NOE stand for?

[j940651]

EB TIV as of yesterday 2/17

Guitar Hero 2 (360) - $15
Fable 2 (360) $37

[kimbot]

Anyone know the EB/FS TIVS for the following:

PS3

Motorstorm Pacific Rift
Resistance 2
Tomb Raider Underworld
Fallout 3 (37?)

360

Fallout 3 (37?)
Gears of War 2 (37?)
Halo 3
smackdown vs Raw 2009

[j940651]

why don't you just use tivs.ca?
that's what im cutting and pasting from.



Anyone know the EB/FS TIVS for the following:

PS3

Motorstorm Pacific Rift $35.00 2/13/2009 $35 2/17/2009
Resistance 2 $35.00 2/13/2009 $37 2/17/2009
Tomb Raider Underworld $22.80 2/6/2009 $25 2/17/2009
Fallout 3 (37?)

360

Fallout 3 (37?)
Gears of War 2 (37?)
Halo 3 $12 1/29/2009 $22.80 2/6/2009 $25 2/17/2009
smackdown vs Raw 2009 $22.80 2/6/2009 $27 2/6/2009

[Setz]

Just want to inform PS3 owners that Alone in the Dark is 19.99$ used at EB (29.99$ new). Game came out just a couple of months ago and is the improved version over the PS2/Wii/360/PC versions. Good for trophies.

PS: It's cheaper than the 360 version which came out over a year ago. Wii version is still 9.99$, but it's the lowest Metacritic score I think for Wiigames.

[j940651]

Just want to inform PS3 owners that Alone in the Dark is 19.99$ used at EB (29.99$ new). Game came out just a couple of months ago and is the improved version over the PS2/Wii/360/PC versions. Good for trophies.

PS: It's cheaper than the 360 version which came out over a year ago. Wii version is still 9.99$, but it's the lowest Metacritic score I think for Wiigames.

360 owners loaded up (and I mean loaded) when it was $9.89 new at EB Games just a couple weeks ago.

[mahjongmaniac]

I was actually a bit surprised they gave $10 for the gun :P I think if you trade in Time Crisis 4 at Futureshop, they expect the whole package...so I thought EB was going to be the same...didn't think they'd accept just the software

IDK about FS, but EBG has always given TIC for separate items that were originally part of a bundle

last i asked was Mario Kart (Wii). you can trade in game + wheel for TIC separately

[NightRain]

anybody know where i can get LAIR for cheap?
I picked this title up at the source sale but gave it away as a gift.

$19.99 at BBV used.

[deezz]

Anyone know where I can get Little Big Planet for cheap? Don't really wanna pay $40 from CL...

[Setz]

Anyone know where I can get Little Big Planet for cheap? Don't really wanna pay $40 from CL...

40$ is probably the lowest you'll get right now. It's TIV at EBG is 37$ IIRC. No one in their right mind would take 40$ cash + wasted time to meet up over 37$ TIV.

[neksus]

Anyone know the EB/FS TIVS for the following:

PS3

Motorstorm Pacific Rift
Resistance 2
Tomb Raider Underworld
Fallout 3 (37?)

360

Fallout 3 (37?)
Gears of War 2 (37?)
Halo 3
smackdown vs Raw 2009

Wow.
You obviously know about some of the tiv sites. The prices you're looking at were mostly UPDATED TODAY. Use some logic, geez.

[bigjee]

Has anyone been able to buy cheap games from walmart that work towards t3g1f from eb games?

If so then which ones?
Thanks

[NonStopInTheMix]

Has anyone been able to buy cheap games from walmart that work towards t3g1f from eb games?

If so then which ones?
Thanks

They're not necessarily "cheap" but you do still save a bit... equivalent to the Amazon coupon i believe:

With an edge card...

Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 used = 13.49
Rainbow 6 Vegas PS3 used = 13.49
Orange Box PS3 used = 13.49

And they work with trade 3 promo. Just remember to remove the stickers :lol:

[deezz]

40$ is probably the lowest you'll get right now. It's TIV at EBG is 37$ IIRC. No one in their right mind would take 40$ cash + wasted time to meet up over 37$ TIV.
Thanks for the comment...the first part was helpful, but I'm not sure why you added the "No one in their right mind..." part of your statement.

There are plenty of good reasons to meet up for cash as opposed to credit at a store. Nothing beats having cash in hand. Store credit at EB is extremely constrained 'cash.' That's why I traded my Resistance 2 and Far Cry 2 for $35 credit each at FS, as opposed to $37 credit each at EB. Although yes, I lost $4 total in potential 'credit' value, my credit at FS can at least be used on a variety of options. With EB, it's strictly games and gaming related merchandise.

[vegi-saurus]

IDK about FS, but EBG has always given TIC for separate items that were originally part of a bundle

last i asked was Mario Kart (Wii). you can trade in game + wheel for TIC separately
It all really depends on the game. I tried trading in Beatmania, Pump It Up and Taiko games only but they refused as those games can be played with the peripherals. It's kinda weird they are taking Time Crisis though.

[rocking23nf]

Thanks for the comment...the first part was helpful, but I'm not sure why you added the "No one in their right mind..." part of your statement.

There are plenty of good reasons to meet up for cash as opposed to credit at a store. Nothing beats having cash in hand. Store credit at EB is extremely constrained 'cash.' That's why I traded my Resistance 2 and Far Cry 2 for $35 credit each at FS, as opposed to $37 credit each at EB. Although yes, I lost $4 total in potential 'credit' value, my credit at FS can at least be used on a variety of options. With EB, it's strictly games and gaming related merchandise.

I agree, cash is better then credit, and if your the seller, you make the buyer come to you, dont waste your gas. Everything i sell i make the buyer come to my house, the one time i didnt, i got burned, never again.

[chuckfredgoose]

I agree, cash is better then credit, and if your the seller, you make the buyer come to you, dont waste your gas. Everything i sell i make the buyer come to my house, the one time i didnt, i got burned, never again.

How did u get burned?

[rocking23nf]

I had a set of speaker stands for sale, sent a picture, and a weblink to the speakers, agreed to a price.

I drove 30 mins to meet the guy cause he lived out of the city.

He looks at them and says "they are too big for my needs"

The picture showed the size, the weblink had the dimensions, I wasted 1 hour driving, which is around 15 bucks in gas. After that, I wont go to meet anyone for a sale, and it works well.

[ghost80]

Question about EB Games and their gift cards ... Say I'm buying a game priced at $69.99, and I have a $60 gift card and a $9 gift card. Would I only have to pay an additional 99 cents (plus tax on 99 cents)?

Just wanted to confirm how things work when the credit is spread across multiple gift cards and fall short of the amount required for what one is buying.

[Setz]

Question about EB Games and their gift cards ... Say I'm buying a game priced at $69.99, and I have a $60 gift card and a $9 gift card. Would I only have to pay an additional 99 cents (plus tax on 99 cents)?

Just wanted to confirm how things work when the credit is spread across multiple gift cards and fall short of the amount required for what one is buying.

There is no tax when buying gift cards, so you'll have to pay the tax.

Person A buys giftcard, loads it with 60$.
Person B buys giftcard, loads it with 9$.
Person A and B give you the cards.
You want to buy a game at 69.99$, tax it becomes 79.10$.
You use both giftcards, subtracting 69$ from the taxed cost.
You need to pay 10.10$ to get the game.

[kleptodathief]

tiger woods09 xbox 360 is 27bux TIV at egb as of today.... man i gotta trade it in :idea: my first ever 360game that i actually 'bought' :cheesygri

[ghost80]

There is no tax when buying gift cards, so you'll have to pay the tax.

Person A buys giftcard, loads it with 60$.
Person B buys giftcard, loads it with 9$.
Person A and B give you the cards.
You want to buy a game at 69.99$, tax it becomes 79.10$.
You use both giftcards, subtracting 69$ from the taxed cost.
You need to pay 10.10$ to get the game.

However, EB gift cards are tax free ... so If you buy a $69.99 game with a gift card that has $69.99 on it, you don't pay anything extra. I am not 100% sure, though, how it works if you are GCs total is short of the purchase price ... does EB subtract the gift cards from the price of the game and then charge you the difference, plus tax on the difference?

[Bencherstyle]

However, EB gift cards are tax free ... so If you buy a $69.99 game with a gift card that has $69.99 on it, you don't pay anything extra. I am not 100% sure, though, how it works if you are GCs total is short of the purchase price ... does EB subtract the gift cards from the price of the game and then charge you the difference, plus tax on the difference?

no no no, the GIFT cards are not tax free

only the EDGE card with credit in em.

[Setz]

However, EB gift cards are tax free ... so If you buy a $69.99 game with a gift card that has $69.99 on it, you don't pay anything extra. I am not 100% sure, though, how it works if you are GCs total is short of the purchase price ... does EB subtract the gift cards from the price of the game and then charge you the difference, plus tax on the difference?

If your giftcard has TIV on it, then it's tax free. If the owner paid in cash it is NOT tax free.

[Haz]

However, EB gift cards are tax free ... so If you buy a $69.99 game with a gift card that has $69.99 on it, you don't pay anything extra. I am not 100% sure, though, how it works if you are GCs total is short of the purchase price ... does EB subtract the gift cards from the price of the game and then charge you the difference, plus tax on the difference?Gift cards are applied after taxes while EDGE cards are applied before taxes.

[ghost80]

^ Hmm, ok. I have three in total. 2 came from doing trade-ins, so I believe they are Edge cards. My 3rd is the residual $10 credit from picking up my pre-order of SFIV ... I hope that one is an Edge card also ...

[kleptodathief]

guys, i just notice on one of my ebg receipts DOES NOT have the circle at the bottom.. wat kind of discount do i get if they forget to circle the receipt? :idea:

[Bencherstyle]

^ 15% more TIV when you trade something in.

[Stetson717]

^ 15% more TIV when you trade something in.

I thought it was only 10%

[Bencherstyle]

I thought it was only 10%

yeah? i said 15% to the clark and i got 15%... if it was 10%... :p

[Ryd3r234]

Does anyone know where to get a cheap copy of Oblivion GOTY PS3? I heard it was $18.93 or something at the Walmart bargain bin, is this true?

[ghost80]

Does anyone know where to get a cheap copy of Oblivion GOTY PS3? I heard it was $18.93 or something at the Walmart bargain bin, is this true?

Check The Source. They have it for $9.96 now. Though it's not listed online anymore, and the only way to check is to go into a store and ask them to check in their system. That's where I bought mine, though odds are by now the one other copy left in Toronto is now gone.

[Stetson717]

at eb games today:

kane & lynch 360 - $10
Sega Rally Revo 360 - $12
Megaman ZX Advent DS - $7

Just missed out on T3G1. gonna have to find another game.

[rtooby]

EB -
Shaun White Snowboarding (360) $26.00
Nascar 09 (360) $13.00

[mahjongmaniac]

Check The Source. They have it for $9.96 now. Though it's not listed online anymore, and the only way to check is to go into a store and ask them to check in their system. That's where I bought mine, though odds are by now the one other copy left in Toronto is now gone.

since you bought it, by any chance do you still have the receipt and check for the SKU (7-digits) ?

TIA

[Hdguy]

I was told the minimum trade in value at EB games is now $9?? Is that true? I asked about the trade 3 for 1 and they said i'll need $9 min on games.

[PhilSousa]

I was told the minimum trade in value at EB games is now $9?? Is that true? I asked about the trade 3 for 1 and they said i'll need $9 min on games.

I heard this from several people on here. I am not too sure. I havn't had to trade in a game that was 8 dollars yet. All my games were 9 or higher.


Phil

[neksus]

I was told the minimum trade in value at EB games is now $9?? Is that true? I asked about the trade 3 for 1 and they said i'll need $9 min on games.

This is only for the console deals. I think the one right now is something about trade in 6-8 games and get a PS3 for $299?
Some CSRs just get confused.

[CyniC-]

neksus where'd you get $37 TIV for Far Cry 2 PS3? I called today and it was still $25.

[neksus]

neksus where'd you get $37 TIV for Far Cry 2 PS3? I called today and it was still $25.

site says $25...?

[zoro69]

Just sent out far cry on goozex for 1,000 points (good for another top game by paying $1), compared to $12-$25 current tiv, at best /13 of a new game.

I know, such a hassle putting a few stamps on an envelope compared to asking for tiv every day :)

[PhilSousa]

FarCry2 (ps3) is $25 nekus. I had that confirmed about 3-4 days ago. Brother wanted to trade it in and cried. :)

Phil

[Galad]

This is only for the console deals. I think the one right now is something about trade in 6-8 games and get a PS3 for $299?
Some CSRs just get confused.

My local EB also told me it's now $9 min for the trade 3 get 1 free.

[gheart008]

My local EB also told me it's now $9 min for the trade 3 get 1 free.

Your local EB CSRs are confused.

[United11]

FarCry2 (ps3) is $25 nekus. I had that confirmed about 3-4 days ago. Brother wanted to trade it in and cried. :)

Phil

I was going to trade mine in for a deposit on the SFIV fight stick, so i asked the guy today what the TIV was and he said $37 (for PS3) - not to mention in still shows $37 on the website - $25 for the 360 version.

When they dropped the TIV for GTA IV, they changed the website and posted a correction notice in stores, so I would say there could be a fight here.

[neksus]

FarCry2 (ps3) is $25 nekus. I had that confirmed about 3-4 days ago. Brother wanted to trade it in and cried. :)

Phil


I was going to trade mine in for a deposit on the SFIV fight stick, so i asked the guy today what the TIV was and he said $37 (for PS3) - not to mention in still shows $37 on the website - $25 for the 360 version.

When they dropped the TIV for GTA IV, they changed the website and posted a correction notice in stores, so I would say there could be a fight here.

The site was updated at 6pm for $25 for the PS3. I don't know what both of you guys are going on about...
Do a hard refresh?

[Setz]

The site was updated at 6pm for $25 for the PS3. I don't know what both of you guys are going on about...
Do a hard refresh?

When I recorded 37$ TIV for FC2 a while ago, it was for the PRE-ORDER EDITION, not the standard edition. PE is still 37$ TIV, while the SE is 25$ TIV.

[rudyjuly2]

Just got $37 for Little Big Planet yesterday at EB Games. Great value for a game we just didn't play that much. It was fun but not addicting. Plus the game was for my wife and she sucked at the controls. Got her Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii and she loves it so far.

[neksus]

Hey guys just a heads up, I'm going away this weekend to vist family who live in the middle of nowhere, and won't be able to get many updates done until Sunday night, but I'll pick up from this post so nobody worry :)

[deezz]

When did Far Cry 2 PS3 regular edition go down to $25 at EB? Last week (last wednesday or thursday), I traded it in at FS for $35...you guys might still be able to get that at FS people...any confirmations?

[ghost80]

I saw used copies of Far Cry 2, both the regular and the pre-order PS3 editions, tagged at $34.99 at EB (STC) yesterday. I would guess that means that the TIV of the pre-order edition is down (or coming down) as well.

[neksus]

When did Far Cry 2 PS3 regular edition go down to $25 at EB? Last week (last wednesday or thursday), I traded it in at FS for $35...you guys might still be able to get that at FS people...any confirmations?

FS dropped it to $13.20 I believe because of the influx of copies.
It's even been updated on their website (http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN) :)

[kleptodathief]

fc2 for x360 was 35 at fs but now its 14or less not sure bout ps3v tho...its 30used at bbv for sell

[PhilSousa]

Well that is just messed up then. I confirmed it twice here in London Ontario, at E.B. Games FarCry2 for ps3 is $25.00.

Phil

[wilkz07]

anyone know what the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (360) trades in for?

[dtrader69]

Hey guys just a heads up, I'm going away this weekend to vist family who live in the middle of nowhere, and won't be able to get many updates done until Sunday night, but I'll pick up from this post so nobody worry :)

that's unacceptable! no one here approved your vacation!

[ChopSuey]

Neksus, for taking vacation and leaving us without updating TIVS.ca, we only have one thing to say to you:

http://www.abrevity.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2ajnbyp.jpg

YOU'RE FIRED!!!

:razz: :cheesygri

[dtrader69]

Neksus, for taking vacation and leaving us without updating TIVS.ca, we only have one thing to say to you:

http://www.abrevity.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2ajnbyp.jpg

YOU'RE FIRED!!!

:razz: :cheesygri

it would be better if you used a vince mcmahon pic

[grappos13]

^ vince mcmahon has like the best facial expressions ever lol... damn trump always copies vince.. even tho vince has made trump soo much money over the years lol

[ChopSuey]

it would be better if you used a vince mcmahon pic

I couldn't find a good image of Vince to use. :)

[j940651]

http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/v/vincemcmahon/26.jpg

[deezz]

FS dropped it to $13.20 I believe because of the influx of copies.
It's even been updated on their website (http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN) :)

Wow I am so glad I unloaded it then. I knew something was wrong when I couldn't seem to find anyone to trade it away for on CL, and then that sale of the game brand new for $39.99, that just scared the crap outta me lol.

I know I could call BBV or Rogers about this next question and someone's going to tell me to lol, but I like this place so I'll ask: how much is it to rent current-gen games (PS3, 360, Wii)? And how many days do you get it for?

Thanks!

[ghost80]

I see that Future Shop has also dropped the selling price of Far Cry 2 (PS3) to $39.99 as well.

[Skipper]

FYI,
Medal of Honor 2 (Wii): ~$8 at FS, $18 at EB. (Feb. 18)

[marximum]

Traded in at EB/Gamestop today,
Kane & Lynch 360 $10
COD3 360 $16
Tiger Woods 09 360 $22
Uncharted PS3 $37
Ratchet & Clank PS3 $37
Resistance 2 PS3 $37
Motorstorm PS3 $10
Ratchet & Clank Size Matters PSP $13

[United11]

The site was updated at 6pm for $25 for the PS3. I don't know what both of you guys are going on about...
Do a hard refresh?

I was referring to EB games website. It still shows today the the PS3 version of Farcry 2 has a TIV of $37.

[7cal]

Hey guys just a heads up, I'm going away this weekend to vist family who live in the middle of nowhere, and won't be able to get many updates done until Sunday night, but I'll pick up from this post so nobody worry :)

Just wanted to pipe in that I appreciate the work you do with tivs.ca, and always try to remember to click on a banner when I visit.

Also- your location is listed as Saskatoon. How much further can you possibly need to go to get to the 'middle of nowhere'? :lol:

[craeyon]

How much further can you possibly need to go to get to the 'middle of nowhere'? :lol:The same "in the middle of nowhere" we are in. Yes Edmonton is in the middle of nowhere

[towhytea]

Rock Band 1 ps3 $22 @ EB Games

[177a12k]

$19.99 at BBV used.
thanks buddy picked one up today.

[coldpower27]

I agree, cash is better then credit, and if your the seller, you make the buyer come to you, dont waste your gas. Everything i sell i make the buyer come to my house, the one time i didnt, i got burned, never again.

You just had bad luck then, I have met people in lots of places, but it's usually in a place I have to go to anyway, rather then driving all the way there just for that thing.

I wouldn't make people come to my house though, I don't think it's safe having complete strangers know where I live...

Though I haven't been the seller yet... closest I have done is a trade...

[coldpower27]

What is the best store to trade Rock Band (Wii)?

Futureshop as off today $18 TIV. I used it for T3GIF though from FS.

[coldpower27]

Killzone2 is not on the eb pre order list anymore, it just suddenly dissapeared.

Not that big of a deal, just do T3GIF at FS, valid till March 12th..

[coldpower27]

It doesn't look like it, sorry AJ. Check out the list here on their website. Guess they have the same by-law as Vaughan.

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/default.asp?langid=EN&logon=&langid=EN

What???!! What by law? So they are never going to take used games trade ins ? :(

[j940651]

Traded in at EB/Gamestop today,
Kane & Lynch 360 $10
COD3 360 $16
Tiger Woods 09 360 $22
Uncharted PS3 $37
Ratchet & Clank PS3 $37
Resistance 2 PS3 $37
Motorstorm PS3 $10
Ratchet & Clank Size Matters PSP $13

nice work. in the future though you should put this in the thread below:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8292250#post8292250

that way neksus will see it and update tivs.ca. he may not catch catch all the tiv posts in multiple threads.

[CyniC-]

I was referring to EB games website. It still shows today the the PS3 version of Farcry 2 has a TIV of $37.

Hey this happened to me yesterday... it showed $37 as of Feb 17 and then I asked Neksus to update it and I think he claimed that it was updated to $25 at the time of complaint and that what I saw was not real... cookies? HTML not generated properly? No idea. I see it as $25 now as of Feb 18... S'all good.

[craeyon]

nice work. in the future though you should put this in the thread below:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8292250#post8292250

that way neksus will see it and update tivs.ca. he may not catch catch all the tiv posts in multiple threads.or you can simply punch it into icantradegames without having to type the whole game out. its easier now. the only catch is that you have to sign up i think.

[mahjongmaniac]

that's unacceptable! no one here approved your vacation!

lol... it's ok... ask neksus to find a temp. substitute :D

------


Neksus, for taking vacation and leaving us without updating TIVS.ca, we only have one thing to say to you:

http://www.abrevity.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2ajnbyp.jpg

YOU'RE FIRED!!!

:razz: :cheesygri

blahahahah :lol:

you better take that back cuz you'll regret it if he doesn't come back :twisted:
or you'll need to re-hire him ;)

[PhilSousa]

Well for the time being, I'll try keep my ps3 list updated.

Visit :arrowd: :arrowd: :arrowd: for updated PS3 TIV.

[janlazer]

Well for the time being, I'll try keep my ps3 list updated.

Visit :arrowd: :arrowd: :arrowd: for updated PS3 TIV.

...Does the PS3 even have any original games anymore though? Only reason the TIVs are semidecent for PS3 is that there are no first-party games being released for it.


....Not a 360/wii fanboy. Just being a smartass. That was sarcasm. DON'T FLAME ME! LAUGH, FELLOW FIENDS!

[craeyon]

...Does the PS3 even have any original games anymore though? Only reason the TIVs are semidecent for PS3 is that there are no first-party games being released for it.


....Not a 360/wii fanboy. Just being a smartass. That was sarcasm. DON'T FLAME ME! LAUGH, FELLOW FIENDS!lol he is building pages for Wii and 360 as well you know. Leave Phil alone!

[Peroxide]

At EBGames on Feb 19th.

Xbox360
Gears of War: $23
Gears of War 2: $37
Crackdown: $13
Dead Rising: $13
Lego Star Wars II - $7.50
Call of Duty 2 - $7
Left 4 Dead: $37
Call of Duty 4: $37
Guitar Hero II: $15

Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros: $25
Pokemon Pearl: $20
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass: $20

[Hdguy]

This is only for the console deals. I think the one right now is something about trade in 6-8 games and get a PS3 for $299?
Some CSRs just get confused.

Ahh..... i see...

Sucks to be then... I had a $8 game that he wouldn't take. I so wanted to get rid of it too! OH well...

[kleptodathief]

^hdken ur back ay lol ....

[SuckaB]

guys, what's the latest trade 3 get 1 promo running at EBgames?

and the only requirement is that the games have to be minimum $8 trade-in credits? It's been a long time since I dealt with EB so I'm not quite up to date.

[j940651]

At EBGames on Feb 19th.

Xbox360
Gears of War: $23
Crackdown: $13

<snip>


I know what you're saying: I don't want to buy at BBVideo!
Here's what you do.


<snip>



Noobs just remember. Do this trick once - you're getting a great deal.
Do it twice - keep it to yourself FFS. Three and up (ie: A stack of HDKen Alone in the Darks and GH: Aerosmiths) and you're a prick that will shift TIV and ruin promos for everyone.

Cheers.

[Mr Al]

What???!! What by law? So they are never going to take used games trade ins ? :(

There is a by-law in Vaughan preventing stores from taking trade ins for video games. I guess there may have been some issues with stolen games, so no more trades. I have to go to Markham, Toronto, or Richmond Hill for trades.

Mr Al

[Haz]

At BBVideo:

<snip>
I know what you're saying: I don't want to buy at BBVideo!
Here's what you do.

<dnip>

Noobs just remember. Do this trick once - you're getting a great deal.
Do it twice - keep it to yourself FFS. Three and up (ie: A stack of HDKen Alone in the Darks and GH: Aerosmiths) and you're a prick that will shift TIV and ruin promos for everyone.

Cheers.I think you just opened up a whole new can of worms man. HDKen x1000 now since it's all spelled out to the n00bs.

[PhilSousa]

lol he is building pages for Wii and 360 as well you know. Leave Phil alone!

All in good time. :-0

[j940651]

Grrrreat, more sites I have to check reeeeepeatedly... eeerrgh! :cheesygri
Bet they all have different TIVS and we meet back here to fight about it.
Betcha.

[neksus]

Grrrreat, more sites I have to check reeeeepeatedly... eeerrgh! :cheesygri
Bet they all have different TIVS and we meet back here to fight about it.
Betcha.

no need when there's already an awesome one ;)

[j940651]

no need when there's already an awesome one ;)


I know that and you know that, and everyone who uses your site knows that.
I didn't hear the outcry for more TIV sites.

[TheGamer2400]

Updated Xbox 360 TIVS at EB as of yesterday evening:

MLB Front Office Manager - $17
Mass Effect - $9
WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2009 - $24

Traded those 3 to get MLB 2K9 for free :razz:

[Setz]

Did T3GIF today.

Traded in Street Fighter 4 CE (PS3), Call of Duty World at War CE (360), and Gears of War 2 CE (360). Got Madworld (39.99$) pre-ordered.

[mecano25]

It's official the DSi is comming out on April 5th...

Nobody seems to be taking pre-orders...
Ebgames is taking back my DS lite for 65$...

If anybody know where I can pre-order OR can get a better price for my trade-in...let me know :)

Rick

[Haz]

Did T3GIF today.

Traded in Street Fighter 4 CE (PS3), Call of Duty World at War CE (360), and Gears of War 2 CE (360). Got Madworld (39.99$) pre-ordered.I assume you're kidding to elicit a response.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Did T3GIF today.

Traded in Street Fighter 4 CE (PS3), Call of Duty World at War CE (360), and Gears of War 2 CE (360). Got Madworld (39.99$) pre-ordered.

Setz you joker :lol:

[ESO]

EB trade values for Feb 20, 2009

Alien Syndrome Wii - $7.50

Samurai Warrior - Katana Wii - $7.50

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Wii - $8.00 (Note...they will bump the value to $20 if you trade towards House of the Dead Overkill)

Red Steel Wii - $1.00 LOL

[NonStopInTheMix]

EB trade values for Feb 20, 2009

Red Steel Wii - $1.00 LOL

And only 7.99 used too! :cheesygri

[coldpower27]

EB trade values for Feb 20, 2009

Alien Syndrome Wii - $7.50

Samurai Warrior - Katana Wii - $7.50

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Wii - $8.00 (Note...they will bump the value to $20 if you trade towards House of the Dead Overkill)

Red Steel Wii - $1.00 LOL

7.50? Just right below the 8 Min threshold.

[deezz]

What???!! What by law? So they are never going to take used games trade ins ? :(

Yeah sorry to break it to ya man...guess you haven't tried to do any trade-ins at EB in Vaughan Mills, or FS at Hwy7 and Jane. They don't take them, citing this by-law. I guess Scarborough is has enacted the same by-law.

[craeyon]

Yeah sorry to break it to ya man...guess you haven't tried to do any trade-ins at EB in Vaughan Mills, or FS at Hwy7 and Jane. They don't take them, citing this by-law. I guess Scarborough is has enacted the same by-law.man that's horrible, I thought this was an isolated case of Saskatoon, but apparently that's not the case.

[neksus]

man that's horrible, I thought this was an isolated case of Saskatoon, but apparently that's not the case.

If by Saskatoon you mean Winnipeg, then sure.

[anton204]

If by Saskatoon you mean Winnipeg, then sure.

Beat me to it...

U can still do trade-ins in Winnipeg at EB only. BBV and FS don't allow trades anymore. The only difference now with the by-law is you can only trade games for games, accessories for accessories, etc... AND No more trade credit which I miss... :cry:

And T3G1F has been replaced with T3G1 for .99 cents or 1.12 after tax :mad:

Other cities with the same or similar by-law will prolly have a work around just like Winnipeg, eventually. It took EB a few months before they implemented their trade policy back.

[craeyon]

If by Saskatoon you mean Winnipeg, then sure.yeah sorry whoops

[ChaosKnight]

Beat me to it...

U can still do trade-ins in Winnipeg at EB only. BBV and FS don't allow trades anymore. The only difference now with the by-law is you can only trade games for games, accessories for accessories, etc... AND No more trade credit which I miss... :cry:

And T3G1F has been replaced with T3G1 for .99 cents or 1.12 after tax :mad:

Other cities with the same or similar by-law will prolly have a work around just like Winnipeg, eventually. It took EB a few months before they implemented their trade policy back.

BBV down in Charleswood at least takes trade-ins, but like EB, you have to put it towards a game/pre-order right then. Dunno bout the rest of Winnipeg's BBVs, though.

[coldpower27]

Yeah sorry to break it to ya man...guess you haven't tried to do any trade-ins at EB in Vaughan Mills, or FS at Hwy7 and Jane. They don't take them, citing this by-law. I guess Scarborough is has enacted the same by-law.

Oh it's ok, I never tried those location as the FS site didn't list them, oh that's too bad, so the closest for FS would be Markham....

But that is awfully strange cause EB/BBV take TI in Scarborough...

[anton204]

BBV down in Charleswood at least takes trade-ins, but like EB, you have to put it towards a game/pre-order right then. Dunno bout the rest of Winnipeg, though.

The BBVs in my area or near work don't allow trades anymore, that's Keewatin, McPhillips, Kenaston, and Pembina. Well I haven't inquired for a while at BBV so it may have changed to copy EB. Too bad we don't get credit anymore, I could use the credit towards some accessories.

[dtrader69]

Did T3GIF today.

Traded in Street Fighter 4 CE (PS3), Call of Duty World at War CE (360), and Gears of War 2 CE (360). Got Madworld (39.99$) pre-ordered.

:arrowu:Troll:arrowu:

[TheAWDkiD]

:arrowu:Troll:arrowu:

lol what is the point of doing this?:lol:

[dtrader69]

lol what is the point of doing this?:lol:

Feeding the troll....duh! :P

[domo325]

did the T3G1F at eb today (at south common mall - best location, best ppl).
tivs for games are..

socom confrontation (ps3) - $15
condemned 2 bloodshot (360) - $11
call of duty 3 (ps3) - $12

got street fighter 4 for the ps3. :D

fyi - I asked for sf4 at another eb store and they told me that they dont do it for sf4 anymore. Which is weird. So I went to this eb location at south common mall, and they said they can, but just at that moment because they had tons of copies for both ps3 and 360 versions.

[kleptodathief]

wow, u can't do TIVs anymore in scarborough??? wtf

can anyone confirm this?

[Setz]

Anyways, serious TIVs now:

Wii:

SSX Blur - 11$
Alone in the Dark - 2$
Red Steel - 1$
Obscure 2 - 7$
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 - 18$
House of the Dead 2 & 3 - 8$ (surprised that it's 11$ used)

PS3:

Orange Box - 4$
The Club - 2$
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - 14$
Far Cry 2 CE - 37$
Battlefield: Bad Company - 12$
Call of Duty 4 - 37$

Traded House of the Dead, SSX Blur, and Guitar Hero for RE5 CE, but traded in CoD4 to pay the difference.

But man, 99.99$?!!? This is the most expensive videogame I've ever bought!

PS: I paid 9.99$ for SSX Blur, 4.99$ for GH, and 11.99$ for HotD. Pretty good I got 70$ credit for 25~$ of cash. I'm gonna have to rebuy SSX Blur because I liked it a lot.

[grappos13]

Anyways, serious TIVs now:

Wii:

SSX Blur - 11$
Alone in the Dark - 2$
Red Steel - 1$
Obscure 2 - 7$
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 - 18$
House of the Dead 2 & 3 - 8$ (surprised that it's 11$ used)

PS3:

Orange Box - 4$
The Club - 2$
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - 14$
Far Cry 2 CE - 37$
Battlefield: Bad Company - 12$
Call of Duty 4 - 37$

Traded House of the Dead, SSX Blur, and Guitar Hero for RE5 CE, but traded in CoD4 to pay the difference.

But man, 99.99$?!!? This is the most expensive videogame I've ever bought!

ya thats crazy... i wouldnt buy the collectors.. ur paying a crazy premium.. amazon.ca u can get the regular version for 43.99... so in a sense, ur paying 56 dollars for the collectors stuff.. LOL..

anyways, i remember brand new SNES games were 79.99 back in the day... i remember my mom buying me maximum carnage from EB games in markville in like 1993 or something lol

[Setz]

ya thats crazy... i wouldnt buy the collectors.. ur paying a crazy premium.. amazon.ca u can get the regular version for 43.99... so in a sense, ur paying 56 dollars for the collectors stuff.. LOL..

anyways, i remember brand new SNES games were 79.99 back in the day... i remember my mom buying me maximum carnage from EB games in markville in like 1993 or something lol

I haven't a CC so Amazon is a nogo for me.

My first real console was PS1 so new games were 39.99$-49.99$. I had an SNES and NES, but only really had the game that came with it (NES came with SMB1-3, SNES came with Donkey Kong + SMW).

[coldpower27]

ya thats crazy... i wouldnt buy the collectors.. ur paying a crazy premium.. amazon.ca u can get the regular version for 43.99... so in a sense, ur paying 56 dollars for the collectors stuff.. LOL..

anyways, i remember brand new SNES games were 79.99 back in the day... i remember my mom buying me maximum carnage from EB games in markville in like 1993 or something lol

I think that was the normal price of the Collectors Editions back when our Dollar was weak, I remember paying something $100 or over for the Collectors Edition of Warcraft 3 and Neverwinter Nights... I still have them, but they are merely collecting dust....

Though if your going to use Amazon as a benchmark the Collectors Edition is only 79.99 with the Coupon there so your only really paying $36 for the Collectors diff, which is still high mind you. The Average tends to normalize to around $20.
.

[Setz]

I think that was the normal price of the Collectors Editions back when our Dollar was weak, I remember paying something $100 or over for the Collectors Edition of Warcraft 3 and Neverwinter Nights... I still have them, but they are merely collecting dust....

Though if your going to use Amazon as a benchmark the Collectors Edition is only 79.99 with the Coupon there so your only really paying $36 for the Collectors diff, which is still high mind you. The Average tends to normalize to around $20.
.


Collectors edition... collecting dust.

As it's name implies. :)

[DuaLbiOs06]

Collector Edition = Collector EB "Joke"

[j940651]

Some TIVs:


BBV

Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) $20.00
Wartech (360) $15.00


FS

Rock n' Roll Adventures (Wii) $3.60
We Love Golf! (Wii) $3.60


EB

Gears of War (360) $23.00

[Jagmit]

QUESTION:

I preordered halo wars (used T3G1) and i am looking to exchange it for RE5 at time of release or if i have some time b4. On my previous EB reciepts it says returns and exchanges after 14 days for new and preowned merchandise, does this include preorders? So if 14 days goes by after my preorder and the game isn't out yet, i can't exchange/return it? or can i for RE5?

[whadda_dealio]

As of Feb.20 9:00 pm (EST) :

- Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (psp) = 13$

- Condemned 2: Bloodshot (xbox360) = 11$

- WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (ps3) = 7$
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (ps3) = 9$
- Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (ps3) = 11$


Traded in the following for SFIV :

- Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot


* Kept Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (psp) for my next trade-in.

[CappaDonna68]

I've already pay 100$ for Mortal Kombat 3 for Sega Genesis....

Warcraft 3 was also 99.99$ at the beginning...

This is the only 100$ games I remember ...

[nwgtr]

street fighter 4 is sold out everywhere, i donno how u were able to trade in for that game at this time.

that tiv list on the first page is so outdated, the prices r all wrong especially for the futureshop trades where it showed turok for $22 something. bs

they told me it's $2 or $6 when i bought in 6 of my games.

could anyone tell me where you guys bought all those cheap games that you were able to trade in and actually profit from that.

i just trade in the games that i bought brand new and always lose crap load of money. I just trade them cus no point putting them in the shelf collecting dust.

[PhilSousa]

LOL messed up. Well updated my site with a few ps3 price changes. Heading to EB this weekend.

Trading in

LittleBigPlanet
F.E.A.R 2 (did not like it too much)
DiRT
Nascar 09
Virtual tennis :)

Might just pre-order something.

Phil

[grappos13]

^ i think ill trade in my virtua tennis 4.. played it a lot when i got it in august and september.. havent played since.. new one in 3 months.. might as well use it now while it works.. although it still has a pretty high TIV and wouldnt go below 8 for a little while id think

[anton204]

LOL messed up. Well updated my site with a few ps3 price changes. Heading to EB this weekend.

Trading in

LittleBigPlanet
F.E.A.R 2 (did not like it too much)
DiRT
Nascar 09
Virtual tennis :)

Might just pre-order something.

Phil

How often are you trading in games? Seems like you do it almost every other day... Well its seems like a lot of people are trading almost every other day...

I actually get traders remorse when I trade...

[domo325]

could anyone tell me where you guys bought all those cheap games that you were able to trade in and actually profit from that.

i just trade in the games that i bought brand new and always lose crap load of money. I just trade them cus no point putting them in the shelf collecting dust.


Check out this thread.. Video game clearance at tscc
Their clearance on games have been going on for awhile now, so goodluck finding some high tiv games.

[Eclipse09]

QUESTION:

I preordered halo wars (used T3G1) and i am looking to exchange it for RE5 at time of release or if i have some time b4. On my previous EB reciepts it says returns and exchanges after 14 days for new and preowned merchandise, does this include preorders? So if 14 days goes by after my preorder and the game isn't out yet, i can't exchange/return it? or can i for RE5?

Last time I returned a Pre Order from the T3G1F deal, they just let me pre order another game on the list. They didnt let me get a game that was already out.

[Phantom]

that tiv list on the first page is so outdated, the prices r all wrong especially for the futureshop trades where it showed turok for $22 something. bs

they told me it's $2 or $6 when i bought in 6 of my games.


You can do your part by reporting the exact TIVs you were quoted at Future Shop for your 6 games. The only way that tivs.ca can be updated is if we post the TIVs we've been quoted!

[nwgtr]

TIV update as of yesterday blockbuster-- futureshop--EB
turok $5 --$6--$7
fullauto 2 $2--$3.60--$12
sega rally $5--$8--$12
enchanted arms $15--$6--$10
Blazing angels 2 $2--$3.6--$6
Lost via domus $4--$13--$7

all for PS3

[mahjongmaniac]

QUESTION:

I preordered halo wars (used T3G1) and i am looking to exchange it for RE5 at time of release or if i have some time b4. On my previous EB reciepts it says returns and exchanges after 14 days for new and preowned merchandise, does this include preorders? So if 14 days goes by after my preorder and the game isn't out yet, i can't exchange/return it? or can i for RE5?

for pre-orders, when you p/u the game, you get a new receipt indicating you p/u the game. 14 days f/ the p/u date is the return/exchange period

just cancel your Halo Wars pre-order and ask to switch it to RE5

------


street fighter 4 is sold out everywhere, i donno how u were able to trade in for that game at this time.

if it's not OOS at your local store, you should still be able to do T3GIF w/i 2 wks of release (depending on CSR, some might say it's only 1 wk)

[Setz]

LOL messed up. Well updated my site with a few ps3 price changes. Heading to EB this weekend.

Trading in

LittleBigPlanet
F.E.A.R 2 (did not like it too much)
DiRT
Nascar 09
Virtual tennis :)

Might just pre-order something.

Phil

FEAR 2 JUST came out, bro. Sell it in the BST. EB offers 35$ TIV, you can easily make 45-50$.

If you live in or around Niagara, I'll buy LBP. :)

[neksus]

that tiv list on the first page is so outdated, the prices r all wrong especially for the futureshop trades where it showed turok for $22 something. bs

Those were all current as of the last date posted, which for FS 360/ps3 games was Feb. 6th, a mere 2 weeks ago.
TIVs fluctuate daily, so you gotta act quick :)

[kleptodathief]

1) can anyone of u guys confirm that EBG gives u 10% EXTRA when u trade in 10 or more games???

[Setz]

1) can anyone of u guys confirm that EBG gives u 10% EXTRA when u trade in 10 or more games???

I've done this before and never got 10% more TIV.

[TheGamer2400]

1) can anyone of u guys confirm that EBG gives u 10% EXTRA when u trade in 10 or more games???

The extra 10% trade in credit only applies to Edge Memberships in the States.

[gamer602]

The extra 10% trade in credit only applies to Edge Memberships in the States.


I've done this before and never got 10% more TIV.

You two are both wrong. The extra ten for ten has been a ongoing promo. It has been around for as long as the TRADE 3 Promotion. If you dont get anywhere, call the hotline for an explanation.

[kleptodathief]

^ YMMV, to u have exact ebg store that duz this promo?

[Ryd3r234]

What do I do guys? EB still won't take KZ2 preorders, so I'm still stuck with the T3G1F RE5 preorder. The game comes out in less than a week! Should I switch my preorder to something coming out before Friday, than just return it? That 50 cent game is coming out on the 24th I think.

[Canadianpsycho]

Traded in today at FS:

Army of Two 360
Brothers in Arms: HH Ps3

Both $8.40

[Canadianpsycho]

What do I do guys? EB still won't take KZ2 preorders, so I'm still stuck with the T3G1F RE5 preorder. The game comes out in less than a week! Should I switch my preorder to something coming out before Friday, than just return it? That 50 cent game is coming out on the 24th I think.

Fiddy's already out, homie. EDIT: whoops no, it is not. Guess that was a preorder box I saw today. My bad.

[Setz]

What do I do guys? EB still won't take KZ2 preorders, so I'm still stuck with the T3G1F RE5 preorder. The game comes out in less than a week! Should I switch my preorder to something coming out before Friday, than just return it? That 50 cent game is coming out on the 24th I think.

When KZ2 comes out, to T3GIF for it then (switch RE5 for KZ2).

I've got a KZ2 pre-order I wouldn't mind trading for your RE5 pre-order, but you're going to be losing 10$ and we live in different cities.

[Haz]

What do I do guys? EB still won't take KZ2 preorders, so I'm still stuck with the T3G1F RE5 preorder. The game comes out in less than a week! Should I switch my preorder to something coming out before Friday, than just return it? That 50 cent game is coming out on the 24th I think.
Fiddy's already out, homie. EDIT: whoops no, it is not. Guess that was a preorder box I saw today. My bad.I saw Fiddy for PS3 at BBV's rental shelf and assume it's out already. Guess they put it out before checking or it's one of those rental exclusive for a week or something.

[Ryd3r234]

The problem is Killzone 2 is not preorderable anymore period, I would need to switch my T3G1F RE5 to something else like the 50 cent game, than return the 50 cent game and use the store credit for Killzone 2 on Friday.

[177a12k]

whats the release date for KZ 2? i was at fairview the other day and saw a copy on the shelf price tagged at $59.99?
lol

[Setz]

The problem is Killzone 2 is not preorderable anymore period, I would need to switch my T3G1F RE5 to something else like the 50 cent game, than return the 50 cent game and use the store credit for Killzone 2 on Friday.

T3GIF isn't only for pre-orders. When KZ2 comes out next Friday, switch your RE5 pre-order for a copy of KZ2, and get 10$ store credit back.

[Ryd3r234]

T3GIF isn't only for pre-orders. When KZ2 comes out next Friday, switch your RE5 pre-order for a copy of KZ2, and get 10$ store credit back.
You can do that? That would be great, I will have a talk with them first just to make sure though.

[Setz]

You can do that? That would be great, I will have a talk with them first just to make sure though.

Your RE5 pre-order slip is essentially worth 69.99$ store credit. You can return it at any times for that 69.99$, which you can then use on anything. This is what a lot of posters here do, they buy cheap games with 8+TIV, get 69.99$ credit, then return their pre-order.

[longsey]

Traded these in Thursday at EB.

Gears of War 1 - $23
CoD4:MW - $37

[PhilSousa]

well went to EB Games today. Several changes for ps3 TIV.

FEB 21ST 2009

Godfather $10
Grid $25
Haze $3
Hellboy: Science of Evil $7
Kung Fu Panda $9
The Simpsons game $9
Skate $12
TNA Impact $7
Virtua Tennis 3 $7 (disappointed)
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest $37 (went up)
LittleBigPlanet $37
F.E.A.R 2 $37


You can visit my site for more daily Trade in Values at EBTIV.com

Thanks
Phil Sousa

[freakx2001]

well went to EB Games today. Several changes for ps3 TIV.

FEB 21ST 2009

Godfather $10
Grid $25
Haze $3
Hellboy: Science of Evil $7
Kung Fu Panda $9
The Simpsons game $9
Skate $12
TNA Impact $7
Virtua Tennis 3 $7 (disappointed)
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest $37 (went up)
LittleBigPlanet $37
F.E.A.R 2 $37


You can visit my site for more daily Trade in Values at EBTIV.com

Thanks
Phil Sousa

maybe Im missing something here, but neither the 360 or wii section work.

[grappos13]

well went to EB Games today. Several changes for ps3 TIV.

FEB 21ST 2009

Godfather $10
Grid $25
Haze $3
Hellboy: Science of Evil $7
Kung Fu Panda $9
The Simpsons game $9
Skate $12
TNA Impact $7
Virtua Tennis 3 $7 (disappointed)
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest $37 (went up)
LittleBigPlanet $37
F.E.A.R 2 $37


You can visit my site for more daily Trade in Values at EBTIV.com

Thanks
Phil Sousa

damn.. and i was gonna get rid of virtua tennis 3 yesterday..whats funny is i said to myself that it wouldnt go all the way down from like 15 to 7 that fast... guess i was wrong... man i got owned :(

[Setz]

damn.. and i was gonna get rid of virtua tennis 3 yesterday..whats funny is i said to myself that it wouldnt go all the way down from like 15 to 7 that fast... guess i was wrong... man i got owned :(

yo grappos

did teckademic or longo sent you EMT yet? man i was hoping to play flower by noon :/

maybe ill just send u the money on their behalf n they pay me back

[PhilSousa]

damn.. and i was gonna get rid of virtua tennis 3 yesterday..whats funny is i said to myself that it wouldnt go all the way down from like 15 to 7 that fast... guess i was wrong... man i got owned :(

I know mate. I should of traded it in last week. My site opened up couple weeks ago. Give me some time. Will be starting up Xbox and Wii.

Phil

[trackercowe]

Hey, I was just wondering does anyone know what games EB is allowing for pre orders right now? I was thinking of doing a 3 or 4 game pre order later this week and I have some games that I should be able to trade in, but I just want to see what they are allowing for pre orders right now. I am aware some may still allow SF4, Killzone 2, and Resident Evil 5. But, I am hoping I can order God of War, and other upcoming titles. Any info would be appreciated.

[korjae]

I have following games for 360.

Fifa08 ($10 tiv on eb)
Beautiful Katamari ($6 tiv)
NFS Carbon ($7 tiv)


What can I possibly do with above 3? Since T3G1F deal requires all 3 needs to have $8 tiv or higher...

Is my only shot just getting credit of $23 and get it off some game I get?

Thanks in advance.

[Bencherstyle]

I have following games for 360.

Fifa08 ($10 tiv on eb)
Beautiful Katamari ($6 tiv)
NFS Carbon ($7 tiv)


What can I possibly do with above 3? Since T3G1F deal requires all 3 needs to have $8 tiv or higher...

Is my only shot just getting credit of $23 and get it off some game I get?

Thanks in advance.

i suggest doing the 20 dollar off 49.99-69.99 off deal. fifa08 works, then get another 13 dollars off with the other two titles.

or you could give it to your friends :P

[craeyon]

i m curious. has anyone tried entering tivs on www.icantradegames.ca? My sexy voice is in the video :D

[zoro69]

Fifa08 ($10 tiv on eb)
Beautiful Katamari ($6 tiv)
NFS Carbon ($7 tiv)


What can I possibly do with above 3?

Offer at least the 2 cheap ones in the BST trade here. $2 to mail one, or $2.75 to mail the 2 together. Katamari sells at eb for $13.50+tax, probably be a buyer around there. Cut out the middleman

Then use the money to buy a new game from amazon for 44 instead of ebs $70. Sell 3 games like katamari that are almost worthless at eb, and you can almost get a top new game from amazon.

[kleptodathief]

^ its not that easy to get 13.50 for katamari game...i bet he can't even sell it for 10bux cash

now if only i can get rid of my quakes :cheesygri

[zoro69]

^ its not that easy to get 13.50 for katamari game...i bet he can't even sell it for 10bux cash

now if only i can get rid of my quakes :cheesygri

I would pay $10 plus $2 shipping by fee free emt for katamari right now!! lol I saw it there and went back to buy it this week and it was gone.

[kleptodathief]

as for adding games on icantrade site...ya i just tested it ...u can add games WITHOUT giving the TIV lol

i just did a test streetfighter 4

site is getting better tho..course it wont beat out tivs.ca tho

its just better to have a simple/fast list of updated TIVs with game name/price

u can't beat that

now if only theres a INPUT where u can copy and paste a list of games , HIT a 'quote' button and it'll give u a FINAL tiv value of all ur games u want to output!

or better have a tickbox/radio button where u pick out all the games u want a quote for and it TOTALs up the tiv value for u at the most current values

that b sweet lol

[craeyon]

Traded these in Thursday at EB.

Gears of War 1 - $23
CoD4:MW - $37

those are for both 360? or is the latter one for PS3.


^ its not that easy to get 13.50 for katamari game...i bet he can't even sell it for 10bux cash

now if only i can get rid of my quakes :cheesygri

I think these guys would beg to differ (http://shop.ebay.ca/items/__beautiful-katamari_W0QQQ5ftrkparmsZ72Q253A1215Q257C66Q253A2Q 257C65Q253A12Q257C39Q253A1QQ_dmptZVideoQ5fGamesQ5f GamesQQ_sopZ2QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14)


as for adding games on icantrade site...ya i just tested it ...u can add games WITHOUT giving the TIV lol

i just did a test streetfighter 4



Yeah I yelled at them for making it so hard to add a game. Now they just dumbed it down. All the rest of the stuff is optional.




its just better to have a simple/fast list of updated TIVs with game name/price

u can't beat that



Did you miss the front page? lol They are all in that accordion menu. Select your console, select the first letter and there it is?




now if only theres a INPUT where u can copy and paste a list of games , HIT a 'quote' button and it'll give u a FINAL tiv value of all ur games u want to output!

or better have a tickbox/radio button where u pick out all the games u want a quote for and it TOTALs up the tiv value for u at the most current values

that b sweet lol

You know what I think they are working on that feature. Hopefully they can roll it out in the next update. This is why the website is in beta. But I am glad you tried it. Thanks! I can pass along the good word to the developers.

[mahjongmaniac]

Your RE5 pre-order slip is essentially worth 69.99$ store credit. You can return it at any times for that 69.99$, which you can then use on anything. This is what a lot of posters here do, they buy cheap games with 8+TIV, get 69.99$ credit, then return their pre-order.

a lot of ppl try to buy cheap games for T3GIF, but not everyone on here tries to abuse lenient return policies...
i can't imagine what EBG HO would do if "lots of ppl" were doing ^that

[tm10]

how early will EB have the sku in their system for pre order?

[kleptodathief]

holy cow, i gotta start selling games on ebay!!! mad profit prolly! im too dam lazy to setup tho :idea::confused:

[tm10]

holy cow, i gotta start selling games on ebay!!! mad profit prolly! im too dam lazy to setup tho :idea::confused:

it's not as profitable as you'd like to think unless you got the game dirt cheap.
eBay fees are expensive IMO.

[Psubs]

Wii at FS as of Saturday Feb. 21.

Rockband 1 is still - $18 :razz:
Lego Star Wars - $3.60
MLB Power Pros 2008 - $3.60
MLB Power Pros - $3.60

[craeyon]

Wii at FS as of Saturday Feb. 21.
Lego Star Wars - $3.60


That game is available for Wii? even Lego Star Wars 2 isn't available for the wii ???

Are you running the Gamecube game on the wii?

[Haz]

That game is available for Wii? even Lego Star Wars 2 isn't available for the wii ???

Are you running the Gamecube game on the wii?He must be meaning Lego Star Wars Complete Saga on Wii. (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/legostarwarsthecompletesaga?q=star%20wars%20comple te)

[craeyon]

He must be meaning Lego Star Wars Complete Saga on Wii. (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/legostarwarsthecompletesaga?q=star%20wars%20comple te) oh good call

[greywolf501]

holy cow, i gotta start selling games on ebay!!! mad profit prolly! im too dam lazy to setup tho :idea::confused:
You have to really know your games and you have to have good access to plentiful amounts of cheap games to ever make it profitable, then tack on 20% Ebay/Paypal fees and increasingly expensive shipping costs into it all and it gets rather pointless unless you're a powerseller.

[zoro69]

Yes ebay is expensive and a PITA. Offer your games fee free here or somewhere else, somewhere between the buy/sell at eb.

Obviously if you can get $10 for Nhl 2k6 at BBV or use red steel on a 3 for a new one deal that is a great deal...but a LOT of what people are posting they traded in is no deal at all.

Trading in a good game for the chance to get $20 off a $70 game at eb, when you could have bought the same game at amazon for $44 = Not a deal!!!

Sell for cash at or above TIV, let the buyer get a deal with shipping lower then retail, and buy where you can get the best price = win win

Eb averages 50% margin on the used stuff, including when they get screwed over on the occasional wii play/red steel type offer. There is a lot of "middle man" that could be captured by avoiding them.

[neksus]

now if only theres a INPUT where u can copy and paste a list of games , HIT a 'quote' button and it'll give u a FINAL tiv value of all ur games u want to output!

or better have a tickbox/radio button where u pick out all the games u want a quote for and it TOTALs up the tiv value for u at the most current values

that b sweet lol

The members section of tivs.ca has that :)
It even does a few more things, but If I say it out loud it will give the other guys a chance to do the same thing before mine goes live :razz:

[Jagmit]

The members section of tivs.ca has that :)
It even does a few more things, but If I say it out loud it will give the other guys a chance to do the same thing before mine goes live :razz:

Tivs.ca has a members section???:confused:

[barqy]

holy cow, i gotta start selling games on ebay!!! mad profit prolly! im too dam lazy to setup tho :idea::confused:

what 360 games do you have for sale

[rocking23nf]

I traded in the following today:

Mass effect - 9$
dragon quest WII - 12 bucks
MLB power pros wii - 7 bucks
Guitar hero 2 software 360, 15$
super smash bros, 30$
super mario galaxy - 30$
Fallout 3, 360, 40$

came to 143$, but the guy said i could get a trade 3 get 1 free for any perorder, but i didnt want any of those so he let me take Street fighter 4.

So all in all I got SF4, plus tiger woods 09, and 57$ back on my card.

I was happy, i couldnt get into fallout 3 anyways, and i never play wii anymore.

[rocking23nf]

oh i tried to trade alone in the dark 360$, but they only offered 4 bucks, i paid 10$ a month ago, so i kept it, i havent even played it.

[Marus92]

oh i tried to trade alone in the dark 360$, but they only offered 4 bucks, i paid 10$ a month ago, so i kept it, i havent even played it.


They probably gave you 4$ cause it was ridiculous to ask 360$ for it.

For real tho, that game was a pain in the *** I had to trade it cause it sicked me. It still had some shining moments tho.

[Setz]

They probably gave you 4$ cause it was ridiculous to ask 360$ for it.

For real tho, that game was a pain in the *** I had to trade it cause it sicked me. It still had some shining moments tho.

It's got some cool cinematic sequences and the whole "open world horror game" is really cool. Controls really suck though, which is why I'm hesitant to continue playing on PS3. I'd say it's fun, but the frustrating controls + camera kills it.

[neksus]

Did you miss the front page? lol They are all in that accordion menu. Select your console, select the first letter and there it is?

The accordion menu takes way longer than tivs.ca, assuming you have more than one game. Even then, I'd rather have multiple information.
Not to mention icantradegames leaves out the most important part of the information - when the tiv was last updated. The graph is pretty hard to read, and doesn't really help much.

[neksus]

Tivs.ca has a members section???:confused:

Yeah, it's in a closed beta right now. Actually it's not really a beta, as I haven't yet opened it to anybody.

[pete]

for those people doing the t3f1 deal at EB.. when I first went in to trade the guy was like you'll need to pay $10 extra for games for $69.99.. I told him that I had already traded for a game at $69.99 and didn't have to pay extra. he asked his coworker and he said that I didn't have to pay for it, so just make sure you ask before you pay extra!!

I traded Kane & Lynch, Bloodshot 2 (Condemned, whatever the game is called, I managed to find 2 copies, one for myself 1 for trade) and mass effect.. unfortunately none of the new releases stand out for me, but I took RE5.. I have Halo Wars SE on preorder with amazon already.

[neksus]

for those people doing the t3f1 deal at EB.. when I first went in to trade the guy was like you'll need to pay $10 extra for games for $69.99.. I told him that I had already traded for a game at $69.99 and didn't have to pay extra. he asked his coworker and he said that I didn't have to pay for it, so just make sure you ask before you pay extra!!

I traded Kane & Lynch, Bloodshot 2 (Condemned, whatever the game is called, I managed to find 2 copies, one for myself 1 for trade) and mass effect.. unfortunately none of the new releases stand out for me, but I took RE5.. I have Halo Wars SE on preorder with amazon already.

Exact same games I traded, even picked up a copy on Condemned 2 for myself!

[Mellow D]

Traded in today (all Xbox 360):

Skate
Crackdown
Army of Two

I forgot what the amounts were but they qualified for T3G1F at EB. Picked up the last copy of SF4:CE. Had to pay $10 extra for it though.

[dfatcat]

Did T3G1F at EBgames today and used:
NHL 08 (PS3)
Motorstorm (PS3)
Mass Effect (Xbox360)
Baja: Edge of Control (Xbox360) would also work ($8+), but didn't trade.

Did not work:
Kane & Lynch (PS3)
Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter 2 (Xbox360)
Virtua Tennis 3 (Xbox360)
Ironman (Wii)

Didn't ask what the actual values were.

[tm10]

Traded in today (all Xbox 360):

Skate
Crackdown
Army of Two

I forgot what the amounts were but they qualified for T3G1F at EB. Picked up the last copy of SF4:CE. Had to pay $10 extra for it though.

which location is this?

[craeyon]

The members section of tivs.ca has that :)
It even does a few more things, but If I say it out loud it will give the other guys a chance to do the same thing before mine goes live :razz:

The accordion menu takes way longer than tivs.ca, assuming you have more than one game. Even then, I'd rather have multiple information.
Not to mention icantradegames leaves out the most important part of the information - when the tiv was last updated. The graph is pretty hard to read, and doesn't really help much.

whats this?? Neksus helping a rival website? lol I don't care man I will vouch for what ever makes sense and yes you are right but I think if they did that then there won't be much of a difference between ur site and theirs. But yeah you are correct. it would be nice to see when the tiv was last put in. I don't think the competition lies on the layout though. But you know what though. I still think they have the upper hand when it comes to adding the trade in values to the website. Like process of it is very easy.


Tivs.ca has a members section???:confused:

Yeah, it's in a closed beta right now. Actually it's not really a beta, as I haven't yet opened it to anybody.

I am looking forward to when the full site opens.


Did T3G1F at EBgames today and used:
NHL 08 (PS3)
Motorstorm (PS3)
Mass Effect (Xbox360)
Baja: Edge of Control (Xbox360) would also work ($8+), but didn't trade.

Did not work:
Kane & Lynch (PS3)
Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter 2 (Xbox360)
Virtua Tennis 3 (Xbox360)
Ironman (Wii)

Didn't ask what the actual values were.
well that post wasn't all a waste of time lol, atleast we know what games are eligible for T3G1F

[Fysloc]

is there any site out there that will tell us the price of the used games for us people who have like no games and dont feel like paying 60$ for every game?

like I know EB games is cheap and its just 5$ off retail new price for all of them, but what about futureshop?

[Setz]

is there any site out there that will tell us the price of the used games for us people who have like no games and dont feel like paying 60$ for every game?

like I know EB games is cheap and its just 5$ off retail new price for all of them, but what about futureshop?

FS is usually 10$ off from new to used.

[Psubs]

He must be meaning Lego Star Wars Complete Saga on Wii. (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/legostarwarsthecompletesaga?q=star%20wars%20comple te)

Oh ya, that's the only version available for the Wii. :|


Wii at FS as of Saturday Feb. 21.

Rockband 1 is still - $18 :razz:
Lego Star Wars - $3.60
MLB Power Pros 2008 - $3.60
MLB Power Pros - $3.60

They are different as the one that doesn't say 2008 was made in 2007.

[craeyon]

They are different as the one that doesn't say 2008 was made in 2007.Yeah that wasn't hard to figure out. Jeez man add it to the website urself creating so much confusion :razz::razz:

[ChopSuey]

Can trade in credit be used to buy new consoles at EB?

[Setz]

Can trade in credit be used to buy new consoles at EB?

Yes.

[j940651]

Traded in today (all Xbox 360):

Skate
Crackdown
Army of Two

I forgot what the amounts were but they qualified for T3G1F at EB.

Why even post?

[Psubs]

Yeah that wasn't hard to figure out. Jeez man add it to the website urself creating so much confusion :razz::razz:

You can edit the website yourself? :confused:

Is that what the members thing is all about? :confused:

[neksus]

Why even post?

If they all qualify it means the values are at least $8 :)

[neksus]

I don't think the competition lies on the layout though. But you know what though. I still think they have the upper hand when it comes to adding the trade in values to the website. Like process of it is very easy.

That's only because you don't know how tivs.ca adds the values...
Not to mention tivs.ca has over 5000 tiv entries, whereas gametraders has..185 games, not all of which even HAVE tivs associated.
Function over form, baby.

[PhilSousa]

This is too funny

[neksus]

:razz:

[j940651]

If they all qualify it means the values are at least $8 :)

I've never seen an entry on Tivs.Ca (my favourite TIV site btw) that says:
"At least $8.00"

[neksus]

I've never seen an entry on Tivs.Ca (my favourite TIV site btw) that says:
"At least $8.00"

Nope, but you know it's not $7 ;)
If somebody says they all qualify, I just keep the same price in if it's less than a week old (people tend to trade in the same games during periods), otherwise I just put the value to $8 so people use their discretion and hopefully call ahead.

[ChopSuey]

Nope, but you know it's not $7 ;)
If somebody says they all qualify, I just keep the same price in if it's less than a week old (people tend to trade in the same games during periods), otherwise I just put the value to $8 so people use their discretion and hopefully call ahead.


Neksus, you're back??? I thought we fired you. :lol:

[Crisqo]

Anyone know the TIV for Eternal Sonata (PS3) ??

[neksus]

Neksus, you're back??? I thought we fired you. :lol:

I figure if I keep showing up to work they'll keep paying me ala Office Space :razz:

[j940651]

I figure if I keep showing up to work they'll keep paying me ala Office Space :razz:

Yeahhhhh i'm going to need you to go ahead and move your desk into the basement. Mmmmmmkay? Thanks Neksus.
http://www.blackbookmag.com/ee/images/uploads2/pf_main_lumbergh1.jpg

[dtrader69]

Yeahhhhh i'm going to need you to go ahead and move your desk into the basement. Mmmmmmkay? Thanks Neksus.
http://www.blackbookmag.com/ee/images/uploads2/pf_main_lumbergh1.jpg


lol....but....that's.....that's my stapler....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/milton-office-space-stapler.jpg

[pakwan]

Anyone know the TIV for Eternal Sonata (PS3) ??

It's $25. I traded in mine about 2 weeks ago..

[kleptodathief]

wats this bout a 'members' section on tivs.ca? u gotta pay to members? :confused:

[j940651]

wats this bout a 'members' section on tivs.ca? u gotta pay to members? :confused:

yes. neksus has to pay the members. it's quite a good deal.

[Haz]

wats this bout a 'members' section on tivs.ca? u gotta pay to members? :confused:

yes. neksus has to pay the members. it's quite a good deal.:lol:

I assume membership goes to those who actually contribute by posting values.

[neksus]

Membership will be open. I don't feel like typing up all the information right now, but it will be free to join.

[j940651]

:lol:

I assume membership goes to those who actually contribute by posting values.

was that directed at someone specifically?

[kleptodathief]

ps3: rainbow vegas 1 is now 7 bux TIV as of sunday feb 22, it went down :mad:

course it only selling used at ebg for like 14.99 or less

[Haz]

:lol:

I assume membership goes to those who actually contribute by posting values.

was that directed at someone specifically?Nope. Just to the general lurkers out there who rape stores. The :lol: is for the line about neksus paying members.

[ShruteFarmer84]

I saw Lost Planet for $8.99 at EB and $9.99 used at BBV.

BBV has some cheap used games right now:

Battlefield Bad Company - $14.99
Crackdown - $9.99
Spider Man Friend or Foe $9.99

[kamiru]

eb tiv today:

ps3 socom still $15
ps3 time crisis 4 (game only) still $22

cheers

[craeyon]

You can edit the website yourself? :confused:

Is that what the members thing is all about? :confused:

I guess you missed this graphic mate:

http://www.icantradegames.com/images/signup.png

Yup you can edit any game add any game on the fly on there. And make money while doing it. Why do you think they make you sign up? lol. There are more incentives than there are on the surface. Also you need to see that video with my sexy voice in it.

http://www.projecthappilyeverafter.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/not-so-sexy1.jpg :lol::lol:


That's only because you don't know how tivs.ca adds the values...
Not to mention tivs.ca has over 5000 tiv entries, whereas gametraders has..185 games, not all of which even HAVE tivs associated.
Function over form, baby.

Yup no argument there. But, your site has existed for a while now. ictg has 185 in a matter of few days. I don't think it will take long to catch up. I will how ever give you credit when it comes to tivs though.

Look, the only reason why you see me rooting for that website is because its kool, it has potential but most importantly the developer is a good friend of mine.

If you see me defending him for any reason, don't take it offensively. I am like Austria in the middle of world war 2.

[fuji143]

is TIV for NHL08 for PS3 still 10$ at EB?
any confirmations? i might have to go later.

[craeyon]

eb tiv today:
ps3 time crisis 4 (game only) still $22
cheers
ohoho that sucker went up to 22

edit:


is TIV for NHL08 for PS3 still 10$ at EB?
any confirmations? i might have to go later.

Sorry man I called them and they turned me down like a cold hearted b*tch. But since tivs and ictg are both saying $10 i will say yes? I dunno what phil's website is saying though

[funkyjoce]

Tiv for eb

Stunman ignition 360 7$
Perfect Dark 360 7$
Raw 08 wii 6$

[neksus]

But, your site has existed for a while now. ictg has 185 in a matter of few days. I don't think it will take long to catch up. I will how ever give you credit when it comes to tivs though.

Look, the only reason why you see me rooting for that website is because its kool, it has potential but most importantly the developer is a good friend of mine.

If you see me defending him for any reason, don't take it offensively. I am like Austria in the middle of world war 2.

tivs.ca launched with over 1000...
Also, it's the same potential tivs.ca has...I've been talking about those features and gathering feedback for a while :razz:

[ben_liu]

Hey, NOOB question here, if I trade in a game(COD:WAW TIV $40), do they give me money or in-store credit? I'd rather buy Killzone 2 off Amazon.ca for $43.99 + tax + free shipping after coupon than pay $59.99 at EB.

[gheart008]

Hey, NOOB question here, if I trade in a game(COD:WAW TIV $40), do they give me money or in-store credit? I'd rather buy Killzone 2 off Amazon.ca for $43.99 + tax + free shipping after coupon than pay $59.99 at EB.

credit on edge card

[neksus]

Unfortunately it's in store credit. Cash would pretty much bankrupt them lol

[domo325]

Hey, NOOB question here, if I trade in a game(COD:WAW TIV $40), do they give me money or in-store credit? I'd rather buy Killzone 2 off Amazon.ca for $43.99 + tax + free shipping after coupon than pay $59.99 at EB.

If you want cash, its better to sell that game on BST (buy, sell, trade) forum or on craigslist. Someone would be happy to buy that game off of u for $40, since it is still a pretty expensive game, msrp.

[PhilSousa]

I do not know the TIV of NHL 08 but on the 17th of this month it was standing at $10. Eb TIV changes quite a bit.


Phil

[mahjongmaniac]

lol....but....that's.....that's my stapler....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/milton-office-space-stapler.jpg

LOL

f/ what i recall, he sort of "mumble-jumbles" and never really says those words :lol:

[Aj23]

Why are there two new sites trying to copy tivs.ca? Is there really a point in making two more, when the original is already there and has a larger set of games with values? I don't know, but it just doesn't make sense to me.

[fuji143]

is there a T3G1 free thing? am i missing something?
if i were to trade
NHL08, RR7 (both ps3), and Valkyrie Profile (psp)
(assuming they are all above 10$) what games would i be able to get for the ps3? (something new, like SFIV or something of that sort)

[vancityguy]

traded in the following at ebgames today

tiger woods pga 08 - 4 copies
rapala fishing - 3 copies
moto go 07 - 1 copy
fear files - 1 copy
ncaa football 2008 - 1 copy

got the following pre-orders

fight night round 4 - got 59.xx towards it

ufc undisputed 2009 - completely free

godfather 2 - 40.00 towards it

not bad considering i spent only 36 bucks on the trade in games.

[neksus]

is there a T3G1 free thing? am i missing something?
if i were to trade
NHL08, RR7 (both ps3), and Valkyrie Profile (psp)
(assuming they are all above 10$) what games would i be able to get for the ps3? (something new, like SFIV or something of that sort)

You can put $69.99 towards any pre-order (as in, game that isn't out yet), or, depending on your EB, put it towards any title released in the past week (or two, once again dependent on your EB's policies).

[neksus]

tiger woods pga 08 - 4 copies
rapala fishing - 3 copies
moto go 07 - 1 copy
fear files - 1 copy
ncaa football 2008 - 1 copy

What console(s)?
And, were all the games above $8 tiv?

[afterburn999]

Anyone trade in Burnout paradise (360 ) recently, i wanna know what the value is because tivs.ca has 360 as 7 bucks and ps3 as 9.

[grappos13]

traded in the following at ebgames today

tiger woods pga 08 - 4 copies
rapala fishing - 3 copies
moto go 07 - 1 copy
fear files - 1 copy
ncaa football 2008 - 1 copy

got the following pre-orders

fight night round 3 - got 59.xx towards it

ufc undisputed 2009 - completely free

godfather 2 - 40.00 towards it

not bad considering i spent only 36 bucks on the trade in games.

u got screwed if u got 59.99 towards fight night round 3...

[greywolf501]

u got screwed if u got 59.99 towards fight night round 3...
Especially considering the game has been out for several years and the MSRP is $19.99:cheesygri

[revenge7777]

Anyone trade in Burnout paradise (360 ) recently, i wanna know what the value is because tivs.ca has 360 as 7 bucks and ps3 as 9.

$6 or 7 checked yesterday.

[j940651]

traded in the following at ebgames today

tiger woods pga 08 - 4 copies
rapala fishing - 3 copies
moto go 07 - 1 copy
fear files - 1 copy
ncaa football 2008 - 1 copy

got the following pre-orders

fight night round 3 - got 59.xx towards it

ufc undisputed 2009 - completely free

godfather 2 - 40.00 towards it

not bad considering i spent only 36 bucks on the trade in games.

hoarding brag thread? i think not.
useless post without the TIVs.
and no console mentioned.
and lastly got one of your "prizes" wrong (FNR3?)
fail

[Setz]

Relax bro. You make it sound like it's a requirement to give every specific details. Not all stores announce TIVs without being asked, and most posters don't bring a checklist with them to write them down. The fact that they're mentioning which games are eligible is great enough. People volunteer to post in this thread, they're not forced to.

Neksus is keeping it cool unlike some others. If somebody doesn't post a TIV you don't need to waste the 30 seconds it takes to post about it. No one cares and it doesn't resolve anything.

[vancityguy]

What console(s)?
And, were all the games above $8 tiv?

all for xbox 360. tiger woods & rapala were the only ones over 8 tiv. 6 for moto gp & fear files, 4 for ncaa.

[vancityguy]

u got screwed if u got 59.99 towards fight night round 3...

you are right, bigtime. i made a mistake lol, meant fight night round 4.

[vancityguy]

hoarding brag thread? i think not.
useless post without the TIVs.
and no console mentioned.
and lastly got one of your "prizes" wrong (FNR3?)
fail

whoa strong hate much?

my first time trading in at ebgames. i was simply just stating what i traded and what i got in return.

and btw someone else asked the tiv's and i gladly posted. if you were truely curious all you had to do was ask... and its not a brag thread. i lucked out and got some games on clearance, anybody would have bought them. i actually bought them not even knowing the trade in's and didn't even think it would pan out in my favor for sure. why am i explaining to you anyways...

[ngaiden]

EBgames...

TIV for NBA 09 The Inside for PSP is $8

TIV for Zelda Twilight Princess for Gamecube, yes, the Gamecube (remember that system? lol) is $29!

[Lancer2004]

EBgames...

TIV for NBA 09 The Inside for PSP is $8

TIV for Zelda Twilight Princess for Gamecube, yes, the Gamecube (remember that system? lol) is $29!

nice... traded that in a few weeks back (maybe a few months now?!) for $29 for gc. i was surprised they took a GC game..

[Setz]

Anybody know the trade-in-values of Dualshock 3 and Sixaxis controllers?

[grappos13]

^ probably not that good...if ur looking to get rid of ur DS3's, let me know.. i doubt ud get more than 15 each one.. maybe 20

[brothernoble]

Anyone trade in Burnout paradise (360 ) recently, i wanna know what the value is because tivs.ca has 360 as 7 bucks and ps3 as 9.

Hmmm... I just got 11 for the x360 version last night.

i.e.

Burnout Paradise x360 $11 tradein @ EB last night.

Are tivs starting to vary by region?

[j940651]

whoa strong hate much?

my first time trading in at ebgames. i was simply just stating what i traded and what i got in return.


yeah what am i thinking! anyone with 4 copies of the same game is obviously a super pure, innocent, wholesome fella!

there's thousands of posts with people trying to figure out if they can return 2 of the same game at some stores but you've got 4. and you did it all at the same store? details would've helped. and we even had to ask you which ones worked and which ones didn't to try and make your original post useful.

im glad you were able to get some clearance games but taking stacks of them in for new games isn't really the point. the only difference between you and HDKen (look it up) is he laughed maniacally after a post like yours, cause he knew what a douche move it was carting a stack of the same game in for his reward.

[brothernoble]

yeah what am i thinking! anyone with 4 copies of the same game is obviously a super pure, innocent, wholesome fella!

there's thousands of posts with people trying to figure out if they can return 2 of the same game at some stores but you've got 4. and you did it all at the same store? details would've helped. and we even had to ask you which ones worked and which ones didn't to try and make your original post useful.

im glad you were able to get some clearance games but taking stacks of them in for new games isn't really the point. the only difference between you and HDKen (look it up) is he laughed maniacally after a post like yours, cause he knew what a douche move it was carting a stack of the same game in for his reward.


Wow... a lot of people (including you fella!) still have quite the hate-on for HDKen. Granted, he was a dick to a bunch of people.

I still don't see what is wrong with buying clearance games and trading them in at EB.

This whole Forum has developed a really exteme set of morals that borders on the fanatical when anyone buys any game and doesn't actually intend to play it.

Someone please tell me in a simple post what is so bad about buying clearance games from TSCC and trading them for games that you are really excited about at EB (that you will end up playing) and in effect saving a whole ton of money by doing this. You aren't reselling these games after you trade for them.

I'd love to meet all of these mythical kids who are crying themselves to sleep because they couldn't pick up those games that they have been pining for since Christmas... you know: Kane & Lynch, Madden 07 (Wii) (Cause every kid wants a 2 year old Football game), Lair, SSX Blur....

Just last night, I was in a TSCC and I saw a kid come out of his Dad's Benz, and he was so visibily distraught when he couldn't find Trauma Center: Second Opinion for $9.96. I shed a tear right there in the store. His dad had to pay full price that day for that game. I haven't felt the same inside since.

[j940651]

Someone please tell me in a simple post what is so bad about buying clearance games from TSCC and trading them for games that you are really excited about at EB (that you will end up playing) and in effect saving a whole ton of money by doing this. You aren't reselling these games after you trade for them.


Nothing.
To a point.
Anytime you get more than one copy of a game you run that chance of taking ALL of that store's stock of that game. It's just so easy why NOT take every copy of a single game to another store right?
It ruins it for everyone is why.

1)
People who actually bought and paid full price for a game can't get a decent trade-in and are stuck with all their games cause they didn't buy a stack of them for $20.00 and take them all to the same store. It's not right that someone who paid $59.99 can't get $20 for their game because some hoarder flooded EB,FS, and BBV with the same 1 title and now legitimate "full-price actually played the game guy' has a game that WAS worth $20 and is now worth $3.60. You're just one person. But for every one person who posts his hoarding brag haul post, there's a dozen or two lurkers who see that and pounce. TIVs shift dramatically like the stock market and someone who bought all the these games at a fair price now has drink coasters when he goes to reinvest in the market for new stuff. If more people trade in DIFFERENT games and a VARIETY of titles that normal people might want, TIVs remain constant, stores don't get pissy and you still get you T3G1F.
But...

2)
Hoarders are lazy and arrogant. They don't have time to bring in 3 different titles. They bring in 3,4,5 and 6 of the same title. (and yeah some people DO want the game to play for a cheap price. GH:Aerosmith for $4.99 or Alone in The Dark $9.89 are good deals. but not if you can't find them) They bring in multiple copies of the same game and some stores give them the T3G1F. And it was easy. They went to 1 store bought (3) of 1 title and got 1 new game. Then seeing how easy it was they get LAZIER. They leave all the stickers on. They don't unwrap it. They leave all the other store tags on it. OR, and it happens, cause hoarders aren't complete *********s until they BRAG about the deal they're getting, and TELL the store they only spent $15! They advertise what lazy, greedy, ****s they are and ruin the promo for everyone because suddenly the store is wiser and will evenutally realize they're getting ****ed and a) cancel the promo b) raise the TIV allowed c) no longer take those games d) raise the price on EVERYTHING because their store is now a warehouse with little or no new stock on display and 47 copies of "Golden Compass".

But as long as you get a good deal right!
Morals are so lame! It's every man for himself. No one help anyone.
Don't share. Rape stores like they stole from you and owe you something.
And then tell everyone about it here. Everyone loves a ********* bragger!
Have at it.

[ngaiden]

Wow... a lot of people (including you fella!) still have quite the hate-on for HDKen. Granted, he was a dick to a bunch of people.

I still don't see what is wrong with buying clearance games and trading them in at EB.

This whole Forum has developed a really exteme set of morals that borders on the fanatical when anyone buys any game and doesn't actually intend to play it.

Someone please tell me in a simple post what is so bad about buying clearance games from TSCC and trading them for games that you are really excited about at EB (that you will end up playing) and in effect saving a whole ton of money by doing this. You aren't reselling these games after you trade for them.

I'd love to meet all of these mythical kids who are crying themselves to sleep because they couldn't pick up those games that they have been pining for since Christmas... you know: Kane & Lynch, Madden 07 (Wii) (Cause every kid wants a 2 year old Football game), Lair, SSX Blur....

Just last night, I was in a TSCC and I saw a kid come out of his Dad's Benz, and he was so visibily distraught when he couldn't find Trauma Center: Second Opinion for $9.96. I shed a tear right there in the store. His dad had to pay full price that day for that game. I haven't felt the same inside since.

As long as i've been a member... getting in on a great deal is applauded here. It's only frowned upon when a person doesn't contribute to the thread, hoards, and essentially screws over other rfder's in the process. It's even worse when they feel the need to brag about!

[play_b3yond]

Just last night, I was in a TSCC and I saw a kid come out of his Dad's Benz, and he was so visibily distraught when he couldn't find Trauma Center: Second Opinion for $9.96. I shed a tear right there in the store. His dad had to pay full price that day for that game. I haven't felt the same inside since.

LMAO! ahahahahaha! you are feeling sorry for a kid who has a filthy rich dad and is set for life/spoiled. WTF is wrong with you???

feel sorry for people like the less fortunate and people in poverty, you know, people who's everyday struggle is just to survive.

[ghost80]

LMAO! ahahahahaha! you are feeling sorry for a kid who has a filthy rich dad and is set for life/spoiled. WTF is wrong with you???

feel sorry for people like the less fortunate and people in poverty, you know, people who's everyday struggle is just to survive.

Can't tell if you're joking ... If not, I think you missed the point ... ;)

[brothernoble]

LMAO! ahahahahaha! you are feeling sorry for a kid who has a filthy rich dad and is set for life/spoiled. WTF is wrong with you???

feel sorry for people like the less fortunate and people in poverty, you know, people who's everyday struggle is just to survive.


Sarcasm sense not working todaY?

[afterburn999]

Hmmm... I just got 11 for the x360 version last night.

i.e.

Burnout Paradise x360 $11 tradein @ EB last night.

Are tivs starting to vary by region?

Thanks man im gunna head to eb right now and use it for the trade 3 promo.

[guhboogi]

LMAO! ahahahahaha! you are feeling sorry for a kid who has a filthy rich dad and is set for life/spoiled. WTF is wrong with you???

feel sorry for people like the less fortunate and people in poverty, you know, people who's everyday struggle is just to survive.

i think he was being sarcastic...

[sleepyguy]

Haha, sweet. Paid $4.99 at RV used :)


nice... traded that in a few weeks back (maybe a few months now?!) for $29 for gc. i was surprised they took a GC game..

[craeyon]

Thanks man im gunna head to eb right now and use it for the trade 3 promo.can you also check and update the ps3 value as well? cause I know it was also at $9.00 before. i just wanna know if they bumped up that shiz like the 360!

[Captain Snazzypants]

i think he was being sarcastic...

Yeah, I don't think so... :twisted:

[dtrader69]

let's keep this thread clean of ranting and purely for TIVs...
we have had enuff of the HDKen bashing/what's ethical/unethical/hoarding stuff way too much...

[BobTheSnake]

How can we find out the titles that the EB takes for the trade 3 get 1 free?

[j940651]

let's keep this thread clean of ranting and purely for TIVs...
we have had enuff of the HDKen bashing/what's ethical/unethical/hoarding stuff way too much...

if you can keep the hoarders off ill keep the rants off.

[guhboogi]

Yeah, I don't think so... :twisted:

:eek:

[j940651]

How can we find out the titles that the EB takes for the trade 3 get 1 free?

http://www.tivs.ca
i believe EB will only take games at or around $9.00 and up.

[craeyon]

http://www.tivs.ca
i believe EB will only take games at or around $9.00 and up.I thought it was $8 or more

[neksus]

This is caused by ignorance amongst EB staff (or perhaps a lack of communication.)
The console promo apparently required games to have $9+ tivs, but as far as everybody is concerned, the T3G1F and T2 deals all only require a game to have a trade in value (http://www.tivs.ca) of $8+

[dtrader69]

if you can keep the hoarders off ill keep the rants off.

as much as i am agreeing with you about hoarding should stop....you are just feeding those damn trolls...

[j940651]

you are just trolling the thread...


edit: <blah blah blah snappy comeback>

if we can discourage any future HDKens. we all win.
so, you're welcome. :D

/rant

[j940651]

This is caused by ignorance amongst EB staff (or perhaps a lack of communication.)
The console promo apparently required games to have $9+ tivs, but as far as everybody is concerned, the T3G1F and T2 deals all only require a game to have a trade in value (http://www.tivs.ca) of $8+

what's future shop's min. value for T3G1F deals?
like $10 each?

[chdude3]

i would say "patrolling for *********s".And who appointed you the ********* Sheriff?

Look I hate hoarders as much as the next reasonable person, but most of them are lurkers and most of them DON'T care. You call them a *********, but they're laughing because they've turned $20 into $100 of credit at a store, or $80 cash from flipping on Craigslist.

It's a lost cause. Please stop filling up this still-useful thread with off-topic posts, no matter how well intentioned they may be.

***
I've only ever had EB request $8 in a TIV for any of their promotions - but that being said I didn't try anything for their recent console trade-in deal. A local EB had bunches of signs up for Trade 3 for coming/recent games, and some games were even flagged with "Trade 1 get this for $49.99".

[j940651]

And who appointed you the ********* Sheriff?

Look I hate hoarders as much as the next reasonable person...

It's a lost cause. Please stop filling up this still-useful thread with off-topic posts, no matter how well intentioned they may be.


edit: <i love everything. everything is great. i have no problem with anything.>

[dtrader69]

edit: <i love everything. everything is great. i have no problem with anything.>

can we all just get along and keep this a TIV post?? :lol:

[craeyon]

Guys stop this senseless argument. nobody wins over the internet.

We can't avoid hoarders either. Everyone involved in the Royal Canadian Zellers Video Game Massacre should know this.

[neksus]

what's future shop's min. value for T3G1F deals?
like $10 each?

Yes.

[Eclipse09]

Feb 24th

NHL 08 PS3 still $10
Top Spin 3 360 $9
Elite Beats DS still $9
Star Wars Force Unleashed Wii $25, Should be $25 for the rest of Feb since it is on the Feb Most Wanted List

[kleptodathief]

just called in... PGR4 xbox360 is now only 7bux TIV now :mad:

[vancityguy]

yeah what am i thinking! anyone with 4 copies of the same game is obviously a super pure, innocent, wholesome fella!

there's thousands of posts with people trying to figure out if they can return 2 of the same game at some stores but you've got 4. and you did it all at the same store? details would've helped. and we even had to ask you which ones worked and which ones didn't to try and make your original post useful.

im glad you were able to get some clearance games but taking stacks of them in for new games isn't really the point. the only difference between you and HDKen (look it up) is he laughed maniacally after a post like yours, cause he knew what a douche move it was carting a stack of the same game in for his reward.

if you saw a bunch of couple buck games on clearance wouldn't you buy them?

[vancityguy]

Wow... a lot of people (including you fella!) still have quite the hate-on for HDKen. Granted, he was a dick to a bunch of people.

I still don't see what is wrong with buying clearance games and trading them in at EB.

This whole Forum has developed a really exteme set of morals that borders on the fanatical when anyone buys any game and doesn't actually intend to play it.

Someone please tell me in a simple post what is so bad about buying clearance games from TSCC and trading them for games that you are really excited about at EB (that you will end up playing) and in effect saving a whole ton of money by doing this. You aren't reselling these games after you trade for them.

I'd love to meet all of these mythical kids who are crying themselves to sleep because they couldn't pick up those games that they have been pining for since Christmas... you know: Kane & Lynch, Madden 07 (Wii) (Cause every kid wants a 2 year old Football game), Lair, SSX Blur....

Just last night, I was in a TSCC and I saw a kid come out of his Dad's Benz, and he was so visibily distraught when he couldn't find Trauma Center: Second Opinion for $9.96. I shed a tear right there in the store. His dad had to pay full price that day for that game. I haven't felt the same inside since.

i agree with you here. i just happened to find some clearance games while i was paying retail on street fighter IV so i figured i'd give it a shot. i actually bought em for the bbv min 10 tiv deal but only found out when i got home deal was dead. next day i called eb and found out trade 3 for 1 new game was on, i just lucked out really. but yes if more clearance games remained i would go back and buy them all also most likely, i think alot of posters would.

[j940651]

if you saw a bunch of couple buck games on clearance wouldn't you buy them?


you are so awesome! you're my hero!

[j940651]

but yes if more clearance games remained i would go back and buy them all also most likely, i think alot of posters would.

do you want the addresses and rides to several different stores that you can go clean out? i mean why should they sit on the shelves when you can buy them all and take them to another store for profit? everyone does what you do, we're all like you, what you're doing is awesome!

[deezz]

I think it's time to chill out j....[don't hurt me :o]

[revenge7777]

Couple more eb tiv
MGS4-30
Diddy kong racing ds-20
mario kart ds-25
dead rising 360-13
banjo kazooie 360-13

[vancityguy]

you are so awesome! you're my hero!

i bet i really am.

[vancityguy]

do you want the addresses and rides to several different stores that you can go clean out? i mean why should they sit on the shelves when you can buy them all and take them to another store for profit? everyone does what you do, we're all like you, what you're doing is awesome!

if your gonna quote me why not quote my entire message?

yes i bought all the clearance games in a checkout bin at the cash register while i was paying retail for street fighter IV. i bought the games for bbv 10min tiv deal only to find out after purchasing it was OVER. i lucked out with ebgames, otherwise i was stuck with the games.

seriously man you should stop hating and try finding some deals yourself. if you found 100 bucks on the ground would you only take 50 and leave the other 50 for someone else?

[Jagmit]

omg guys, i went to eb today to switch/exchange my preorder for RE5, the girl there (supposedly the manager) said that i couldn't cause RE5 was not apart of T3G1 (cause of the gaming guarantee) and halo wars was. I even asked to upgrade to LE cause a friend would then buy it off of me, but she said no to that too! (wouldn't let me pay the difference!!!)The only games there that i could exchange them to was like MLB 2k9, legends of wrestling, afro samurai, and hawx. What can i do??? Can i exchange to SFIV (if they are doing T3G1) or wait till RE5 and hope they have T3G1????:confused: i really don't want halo wars, i just took it cause i thought i can exchange in the future, and plus it was 69.99. also can i sell my preorder? like can someone else just use it, even though my name is on it (won't they ask for id?)

[j940651]

if your gonna quote me why not quote my entire message?

seriously man you should stop hating and try finding some deals yourself. if you found 100 bucks on the ground would you only take 50 and leave the other 50 for someone else?

you're so brilliant. you're an awesome deal finder! i wish you could bottle and sell your wisdom and skills at getting such great deals. you always know the right thing to and do have the best posts. you're a credit to the board - NO - the human race. i salute you god among men.

amen.

[neksus]

omg guys, i went to eb today to switch/exchange my preorder for RE5, the girl there (supposedly the manager) said that i couldn't cause RE5 was not apart of T3G1 (cause of the gaming guarantee) and halo wars was. I even asked to upgrade to LE cause a friend would then buy it off of me, but she said no to that too! (wouldn't let me pay the difference!!!)The only games there that i could exchange them to was like MLB 2k9, legends of wrestling, afro samurai, and hawx. What can i do??? Can i exchange to SFIV (if they are doing T3G1) or wait till RE5 and hope they have T3G1????:confused: i really don't want halo wars, i just took it cause i thought i can exchange in the future, and plus it was 69.99. also can i sell my preorder? like can someone else just use it, even though my name is on it (won't they ask for id?)

After you get your game, just return it to a different EB. The receipt doesn't say how it was purchased...just exchange it for credit and get what you want if the manager is gonna be a *****.

[Jagmit]

After you get your game, just return it to a different EB. The receipt doesn't say how it was purchased...just exchange it for credit and get what you want if the manager is gonna be a *****.

i can exchange at different eb locations?? if thats true wow, my life is a lie lol

[specs_bv]

you're so brilliant. you're an awesome deal finder! i wish you could bottle and sell your wisdom and skills at getting such great deals. you always know the right thing to and do have the best posts. you're a credit to the board - NO - the human race. i salute you god among men.

amen.

I'm not fond of hoarding either but damn, take it easy. Your sarcasm is about to cross the line from childish to straight up *********.


if you found 100 bucks on the ground would you only take 50 and leave the other 50 for someone else?

Good point.

[Setz]

j = srs bsns

calm down brosef

[vancityguy]

you're so brilliant. you're an awesome deal finder! i wish you could bottle and sell your wisdom and skills at getting such great deals. you always know the right thing to and do have the best posts. you're a credit to the board - NO - the human race. i salute you god among men.

amen.

i am still trying to understand why so much hate? it really makes no sense to me... i understand you and me do not share the same code of ethics, you made this clear already. why you continue to rant & rave like a lunatic is beyond me. i think you need to calm down, find a hobby.. something, anything.

[deezz]

you're so brilliant. you're an awesome deal finder! i wish you could bottle and sell your wisdom and skills at getting such great deals. you always know the right thing to and do have the best posts. you're a credit to the board - NO - the human race. i salute you god among men.

amen.

None of us like hoarders...no one does...but...I think everyone has heard your point man........it might be time to chill out a bit dude...

+1 at specs_bv

[vancityguy]

None of us like hoarders...no one does...but...I think everyone has heard your point man........it might be time to chill out a bit dude...

+1 at specs_bv

yea plus it wasn't really hoarding to be honest. the games were marked down as clearance and had actually been sitting for over a month and i never bought them. i only grabbed em this time cause i was buying street fighter. anyone else could have bought them but nobody did.

[neksus]

I went to Edmonton this weekend.
I went to West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
I went to The Source at West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
Despite having a massive demographic and more than likely some RFDers living there, they still had qualifying games for T3 promos. I picked up 7. I have no remorse - the clearance has been on longer than a month and it was ******* West ED!

[ChopSuey]

I went to Edmonton this weekend.
I went to West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
I went to The Source at West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
Despite having a massive demographic and more than likely some RFDers living there, they still had qualifying games for T3 promos. I picked up 7. I have no remorse - the clearance has been on longer than a month and it was ******* West ED!

I have lost all respect for the RFDers in West Edmonton. What were they thinking not picking up all these cheap games? At least Neksus showed he was a true RFDer. :lol::razz::cheesygri

[tigerhawk33]

omg guys, i went to eb today to switch/exchange my preorder for RE5, the girl there (supposedly the manager) said that i couldn't cause RE5 was not apart of T3G1 (cause of the gaming guarantee) and halo wars was. I even asked to upgrade to LE cause a friend would then buy it off of me, but she said no to that too! (wouldn't let me pay the difference!!!)The only games there that i could exchange them to was like MLB 2k9, legends of wrestling, afro samurai, and hawx. What can i do??? Can i exchange to SFIV (if they are doing T3G1) or wait till RE5 and hope they have T3G1????:confused: i really don't want halo wars, i just took it cause i thought i can exchange in the future, and plus it was 69.99. also can i sell my preorder? like can someone else just use it, even though my name is on it (won't they ask for id?)

Hi there. Could you let us know which location that this happened to you please? Thanks, and goodluck on getting the game that you want. You could call their Head Office and ask for customer service, and perhaps explain your case to them. Check their website at ebgames.ca for the phone number to contact. I've called in before and had a few issues that have been dealt with, and within a week the issue(s) were resolved.

[Jagmit]

Hi there. Could you let us know which location that this happened to you please? Thanks, and goodluck on getting the game that you want. You could call their Head Office and ask for customer service, and perhaps explain your case to them. Check their website at ebgames.ca for the phone number to contact. I've called in before and had a few issues that have been dealt with, and within a week the issue(s) were resolved.

It was at the woodbine mall location (rexdale and hwy 27). BTW can you return a hard copy of a game with reciept at any EB location? and what does the reciept say when you get a new reciept when you pickup?

[tigerhawk33]

It was at the woodbine mall location (rexdale and hwy 27). BTW can you return a hard copy of a game with reciept at any EB location? and what does the reciept say when you get a new reciept when you pickup?

I had a feeling it was that one. Yeah, I've had my share of problems at that location to bro. Hmm, well, as long as you don't open your copy of Halo Wars, just return it for credit, and put the credit back onto RE5. That's all that I can suggest. But you should call their customer service line and let them know about how you feel towards the way you were treated.
As for the receipt, on the back it says you have 14 days to return a game.

[nwgtr]

i don't get how some of you guys can bring more than 1 copy of the same game and trade it at eb.

I was pretty sure they limit the amount. so u can't trade in more than 1 copy of the same title.

also If they have too many of a certain title they wouldn't take it either.

[Jagmit]

I had a feeling it was that one. Yeah, I've had my share of problems at that location to bro. Hmm, well, as long as you don't open your copy of Halo Wars, just return it for credit, and put the credit back onto RE5. That's all that I can suggest. But you should call their customer service line and let them know about how you feel towards the way you were treated.
As for the receipt, on the back it says you have 14 days to return a game.

yea k thanks man. but what i am confused about is that you can return it at ANY location? i didn;t know that, and does ti say i did T3G1 on the pickup reciept?

[craeyon]

I went to Edmonton this weekend.
I went to West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
I went to The Source at West Edmonton Mall this weekend.
Despite having a massive demographic and more than likely some RFDers living there, they still had qualifying games for T3 promos. I picked up 7. I have no remorse - the clearance has been on longer than a month and it was ******* West ED!

Aww we shoulda met and said hello over a cuppa tea


I have lost all respect for the RFDers in West Edmonton. What were they thinking not picking up all these cheap games? At least Neksus showed he was a true RFDer. :lol::razz::cheesygri

There are not to many people active (or active RFDers) in Edmonton. I remember when the Zellers massacre started... didn't have any encounters. I think we are just lazy up here :D

[tigerhawk33]

Yeah, your receipt should have on it the record of what 3 games you traded in, plus it says on the back that if you're not satisfied with your purchase that you can return it within 14 days. They say that they can only give you credit back, but the Eatons Centre location gave me cash back after I returned a game that I didn't want after two days. You should really call that number on their website man. They will definitely help.

[neksus]

Yeah, your receipt should have on it the record of what 3 games you traded in, plus it says on the back that if you're not satisfied with your purchase that you can return it within 14 days. They say that they can only give you credit back, but the Eatons Centre location gave me cash back after I returned a game that I didn't want after two days. You should really call that number on their website man. They will definitely help.

Just don't take in your receipt when you change the game over...
DONE

[tigerhawk33]

Just don't take in your receipt when you change the game over...
DONE

Uhm... what? A little more explanation is in order.

[neksus]

Uhm... what? A little more explanation is in order.

They have your information on file for the pre-order anyway. Just take some ID with you and don't give them the opportunity to see that you used the T3G1F (or any other promo) to pre-order. The system only says that you've paid for it, it doesn't say how.

Leave the receipt at home.

[tigerhawk33]

They have your information on file for the pre-order anyway. Just take some ID with you and don't give them the opportunity to see that you used the T3G1F (or any other promo) to pre-order. The system only says that you've paid for it, it doesn't say how.

Leave the receipt at home.

Oh, ok. Sorry about that. Thanks man.

[neksus]

No problem :)

[BobTheSnake]

TIV EB games, NB live 09 : 25$

[brothernoble]

They have your information on file for the pre-order anyway. Just take some ID with you and don't give them the opportunity to see that you used the T3G1F (or any other promo) to pre-order. The system only says that you've paid for it, it doesn't say how.

Leave the receipt at home.

Very clever Neksus. Very clever indeed.

[neksus]

Very clever Neksus. Very clever indeed.

I actually figured this out because the first time I did a pre-order I lost the receipt...I was like "crap I can't get my game!"
Now I pretty much just throw the receipts out...
Provided their system doesn't crash and lose millions of pre-orders (which they'd have more problems than I can shake a fist at), you're good to go.

[ghost80]

I actually figured this out because the first time I did a pre-order I lost the receipt...I was like "crap I can't get my game!"
Now I pretty much just throw the receipts out...
Provided their system doesn't crash and lose millions of pre-orders (which they'd have more problems than I can shake a fist at), you're good to go.

That's what I did went I went to pick up my SFIV pre-order. But when I asked about the $10 back the clerk asked me how I pre-ordered. Since I wasn't sure what kind of info he had on my account, I had to say T3G1F. Luckily, I got back the $10 anyway.

[j940651]

i actually got 2 receipts when i did my s4 t3g1f.
one said i traded in 3 games for $24.99 each.
and the other said i paid $69.99 pre-order deposit with no mention of how.

i go to a different store for re5 and i get one receipt with my trade ins for t3g1f and the re5 deposit pre-paid order.

but i can lose that receipt and get my game OR $69.99 credit no problem?
not that ill lose it but im curious.

what i really like is this:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5938/re51.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i can crack open and play re5 for a week and still return for full credit?
that's pretty sweet. cause i may want to give re5 a try but im looking at Wrestlemania Legends like.... "how YOU doin..."
so if i take it back is EB gonna sell my USED copy of re5 for full price to one of your guys? or do they take they hit and make it a USED copy for USED price?

[neksus]

i actually got 2 receipts when i did my s4 t3g1f.
one said i traded in 3 games for $24.99 each.
and the other said i paid $69.99 pre-order deposit with no mention of how.

i go to a different store for re5 and i get one receipt with my trade ins for t3g1f and the re5 deposit pre-paid order.

but i can lose that receipt and get my game OR $69.99 credit no problem?
not that ill lose it but im curious.

what i really like is this:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5938/re51.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i can crack open and play re5 for a week and still return for full credit?
that's pretty sweet. cause i may want to give re5 a try but im looking at Wrestlemania Legends like.... "how YOU doin..."
so if i take it back is EB gonna sell my USED copy of re5 for full price to one of your guys? or do they take they hit and make it a USED copy for USED price?

Used price is most likely only $5 less than retail.

[j940651]

Used price is most likely only $5 less than retail.

so if i dont like RE5 im getting a free week rental and they're gonna lose $5.00.

[Haz]

i actually got 2 receipts when i did my s4 t3g1f.
one said i traded in 3 games for $24.99 each.
and the other said i paid $69.99 pre-order deposit with no mention of how.

i go to a different store for re5 and i get one receipt with my trade ins for t3g1f and the re5 deposit pre-paid order.

but i can lose that receipt and get my game OR $69.99 credit no problem?
not that ill lose it but im curious.I've picked up games with no receipt before, just had to show ID.


what i really like is this:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5938/re51.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i can crack open and play re5 for a week and still return for full credit?
that's pretty sweet. cause i may want to give re5 a try but im looking at Wrestlemania Legends like.... "how YOU doin..."
so if i take it back is EB gonna sell my USED copy of re5 for full price to one of your guys? or do they take they hit and make it a USED copy for USED price?Did that with Haze. Played it a little and returned with receipt and got full credit + tax on gift card.

[kleptodathief]

is this for only RE5? or any preorder games at ebg?


when u goto return a preorder..duz it have to b the SAME ebg store or anystore will do? i don't think i'll b needing SF4

[gambit_360]

so if i dont like RE5 im getting a free week rental and they're gonna lose $5.00.

I don't think you can think of it that way. You're getting back credit and not a refund. They already have your money. If you don't like RE5, you'll just end up getting something else.

[JnJosh]

they dont bring out the gaming guarentee games until a month after, just so you don't trade it in and buy it back to make 5 dollars

one step ahead!

[neksus]

they dont bring out the gaming guarentee games until a month after, just so you don't trade it in and buy it back to make 5 dollars

one step ahead!

lol I never thought of that
Buy your own used copy :razz:

[j940651]

I don't think you can think of it that way. You're getting back credit and not a refund. They already have your money. If you don't like RE5, you'll just end up getting something else.

you missed the point, where i get to play it for a week for free and not lose a cent. you can call it try before you buy if you want. if i like it i keeps if not, free all-access demo no questions asked.

[j940651]

neksus,

was it a good idea to update the BBV TIVS during the "Every TI is $10" promotion? they're all back to being low again. probably much lower (like $0) now that they have dozens of copies of games people would want to trade.
just a thought.

[neksus]

neksus,

was it a good idea to update the BBV TIVS during the "Every TI is $10" promotion? they're all back to being low again. probably much lower (like $0) now that they have dozens of copies of games people would want to trade.
just a thought.

I didn't update the $10 ones...only the ones that were more than $10 as they weren't affected.

[kleptodathief]

anyone know how much wii love golf is selling used at ebg? its got like a 2 TIV only there but over 10bux at FS :idea:

[Yann00]

anyone know how much wii love golf is selling used at ebg? its got like a 2 TIV only there but over 10bux at FS :idea:

FS said 3.60 tiv for wii love golf for me :confused:

[clipeuh]

I traded in:

Endless Ocean (Wii) - 11$
SSX Blur (Wii) - 11$
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii) - 30$
Table Tennis (Wii) - 19$

:cheesygri

[Jagmit]

They have your information on file for the pre-order anyway. Just take some ID with you and don't give them the opportunity to see that you used the T3G1F (or any other promo) to pre-order. The system only says that you've paid for it, it doesn't say how.

Leave the receipt at home.

nice, i will try that. hopefully the store owner doesn't act like a b$^&. lets say i DO take my receipt (just in case) and they really need it, will me new receipt show i did a t3g1? and then if it does not, theoretically, can i go back to that same store some day, or ANOTHER EB location?

[barto]

Aww we shoulda met and said hello over a cuppa tea

There are not to many people active (or active RFDers) in Edmonton. I remember when the Zellers massacre started... didn't have any encounters. I think we are just lazy up here :D

You might be right, although there are plenty of deals that get picked up quickly before I can get to them, too!

Funny that I live real close to WEM, but rarely go in there... but have been in 3 other TSCC stores lately in Edm/St. Albert and hadn't seen much for cheap (with $8+ TIV at EBG) video games. Wah - guess I'll have to actually go into WEM one of these days! :D

Bart

[Lone_Prodigy]

yea plus it wasn't really hoarding to be honest. the games were marked down as clearance and had actually been sitting for over a month and i never bought them. i only grabbed em this time cause i was buying street fighter. anyone else could have bought them but nobody did.

Where was this?

[winson82]

Trade in Values as of Feb 25, 2008 @ EB Games


Call Of Duty World at War - $40
Ninety Nine Nights - $2
Tomb Raider Legend - $7

All for the 360

[Ryd3r234]

So can I not show them my T3G1F RE5 preorder reciept, and say that I want to cancel it and use the credit for KZ2, and they will give me $10 back?

[vancityguy]

traded in the following today for another trade 3 get one free deal

xbox 360

call of duty 3
sega rally revo

ps3

college hoops 2k8

oddly enough the girl told me the 3 games would only cover 59.99 and not the normal 69.99... i questioned this and said i had just traded 3 games the day before at another location(i did) and had no problem getting a 69.99 game without paying extra. she said okay she will do it this one time... weird.

[i-o_o-i]

Traded in the following games for RE5 pre-order:
- Motorstorm $10
- Madden 07 (Wii) $11
- Resident Evil 4 (Wii) $16
and Call of Duty 3 (Wii) is still $30 :D

[rtooby]

EB:

Nacsar 09 (ps3) - $13.00

[grappos13]

damn i waited too long and some items decreased in price too much and now i cant do my trade 3 lol... damn... guess i shoulda went a week or two ago lol

[vancityguy]

damn i waited too long and some items decreased in price too much and now i cant do my trade 3 lol... damn... guess i shoulda went a week or two ago lol

you can still get a partial trade credit if you some of your games are good. i was a game short on one of my pre-orders so i just traded in two games for 40.00 towards a pre order, they'll usually bump em up if you ask or point out that they could do it.

[j940651]

BBV

Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) = $20.00

[guhboogi]

EBGames TIVs for Feb 25th 2009

(360) Command and Conquer: Tiberium Wars - $11
(360) Skate - $15
(360) Guitar Hero II - $15

[j940651]

I didn't update the $10 ones...only the ones that were more than $10 as they weren't affected.

thought i saw a few "duds" that had $10 TI that went up from something low.
my mistake!

[neksus]

thought i saw a few "duds" that had $10 TI that went up from something low.
my mistake!

Half-assed apology accepted :lol:

[HamTard]

Anybody know if EBGames is selling used Marvel Ultimate Alliance + Forza 2 combos? They were included with some SKUs of Xbox 360 a while back, and I was wondering what they charge for that pack used.

[afterburn999]

Anybody know if EBGames is selling used Marvel Ultimate Alliance + Forza 2 combos? They were included with some SKUs of Xbox 360 a while back, and I was wondering what they charge for that pack used.

Im not sure what they charge, my guess is 19.99 but i have seen many of those copys used at eb.

[HamTard]

Im not sure what they charge, my guess is 19.99 but i have seen many of those copys used at eb.

thanks, I'll look into it

[kleptodathief]

cheers if peeps can list cheap used games for sell at ebg, ineed to make a donation to the red cross, imean red bbv....thx

[mahjongmaniac]

Relax bro. You make it sound like it's a requirement to give every specific details. Not all stores announce TIVs without being asked, and most posters don't bring a checklist with them to write them down. The fact that they're mentioning which games are eligible is great enough. People volunteer to post in this thread, they're not forced to.

i think that it`s fine if if they post which one qualifies and which ones don`t.... that already gives everyone a good idea which has $8+ TIV

like you say, at least they bothered posting... sth they`re not obligated to do on a forum
no idea why some ppl are getting so worked up over that

[TheGamer2400]

Anybody know if EBGames is selling used Marvel Ultimate Alliance + Forza 2 combos? They were included with some SKUs of Xbox 360 a while back, and I was wondering what they charge for that pack used.

They have plenty of them and for cheap too. I believe they go for $9.99 or $14.99.

[TheGamer2400]

i can crack open and play re5 for a week and still return for full credit? that's pretty sweet. cause i may want to give re5 a try but im looking at Wrestlemania Legends like.... "how YOU doin..."
so if i take it back is EB gonna sell my USED copy of re5 for full price to one of your guys? or do they take they hit and make it a USED copy for USED price?

Why would you want to do that? RE5 is going to be great and I'm pretty sure EB is aware that not too many people will be trading the game in within the week.

[j940651]

i think that it`s fine if if they post which one qualifies and which ones don`t.... that already gives everyone a good idea which has $8+ TIV

like you say, at least they bothered posting... sth they`re not obligated to do on a forum
no idea why some ppl are getting so worked up over that

welcome to 8 pages ago. don't step on anything or you'll alter the present.


Why would you want to do that? RE5 is going to be great and I'm pretty sure EB is aware that not too many people will be trading the game in within the week.

because you asked:
i like resident evil in spooky houses, buildings, corridors, tunnels, underground bunkers, abandoned police stations. not outside in the blazing hot, bright sun, with abandoned cars and chicken wire telling me which path i have to take. it's designed to make me want to shoot and move at the same time, which i can't. i bet i do keep it. i can just see wrestlemania legends being more of a "hoot" with replay.
RE5 to me, from the demo at least is a a big Blackhawk Down nightmare. Hordes of homicidal, genocidal, suicidal african males bearing down on me and im low on ammo. it wasn't spooky or chilling it was just - yeah it was depressing. but that's me. i'm a crazy troll.
YMMV :)

[TheGamer2400]

because you asked:
i like resident evil in spooky houses, buildings, corridors, tunnels, underground bunkers, abandoned police stations. not outside in the blazing hot, bright sun, with abandoned cars and chicken wire telling me which path i have to take. it's designed to make me want to shoot and move at the same time, which i can't. i bet i do keep it. i can just see wrestlemania legends being more of a "hoot" with replay.
RE5 to me, from the demo at least is a a big Blackhawk Down nightmare. Hordes of homicidal, genocidal, suicidal african males bearing down on me and im low on ammo. it wasn't spooky or chilling it was just - yeah it was depressing. but that's me. i'm a crazy troll.
YMMV :)

What do you expect from a demo? It's just a small sample of the full game. There's going to be lots of indoor levels and probably a few scares too. Don't hesitate, just get the game :lol:

[j940651]

What do you expect from a demo? It's just a small sample of the full game. There's going to be lots of indoor levels and probably a few scares too. Don't hesitate, just get the game :lol:

i have a receipt that says i did :cheesygri
but if i don't like it you can't make me keep it :razz:

[craeyon]

EB:

Nacsar 09 (ps3) - $13.00rtooby do you have a Google Adsense account?

[greywolf501]

Anybody know if EBGames is selling used Marvel Ultimate Alliance + Forza 2 combos? They were included with some SKUs of Xbox 360 a while back, and I was wondering what they charge for that pack used.
They don't sell the bundle together, they have them broken up into the two seperate games, Marvel is $9.99 used and Forza 2 is $19.99 used so with EDGE card discount it would be $26.98

[greywolf501]

i actually got 2 receipts when i did my s4 t3g1f.
one said i traded in 3 games for $24.99 each.
and the other said i paid $69.99 pre-order deposit with no mention of how.

i go to a different store for re5 and i get one receipt with my trade ins for t3g1f and the re5 deposit pre-paid order.

but i can lose that receipt and get my game OR $69.99 credit no problem?
not that ill lose it but im curious.

what i really like is this:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5938/re51.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

i can crack open and play re5 for a week and still return for full credit?
that's pretty sweet. cause i may want to give re5 a try but im looking at Wrestlemania Legends like.... "how YOU doin..."
so if i take it back is EB gonna sell my USED copy of re5 for full price to one of your guys? or do they take they hit and make it a USED copy for USED price?

They will give you back $69.99 on an Edge card and then sell it for the used price of $64.99, they will eat the loss on this as it is a "guarantee" and they don't expect most people to trade it back in that early. But if you are planning on trading it in and then buying it back to save some money, they won't allow it as EB's policy is to hold all used copies of the Gaming Guarantee games for several weeks before putting them on the shelf, but of course that is YMMV as there will probably be quite a few stores that will disregard that and put them out right away.

[kleptodathief]

not sure if anyone posted this rogers promo yet...

http://i39.tinypic.com/161zzhj.jpg

i just got back from ebg and loaded up:cheesygri



They will give you back $69.99 on an Edge card

dam, time to get in on this preorder!

[Lone_Prodigy]

Traded in the following games for RE5 pre-order:
- Motorstorm $10
- Madden 07 (Wii) $11
- Resident Evil 4 (Wii) $16
and Call of Duty 3 (Wii) is still $30 :D

Hilarious. Best Buy sells this for $20. Must be the RE5 hype.

[zoro69]

Bestbuy has it listed for 19.99 (oos), but FS sells it used for $27 or $28

[j940651]

i just got back from ebg and loaded up:cheesygri

dam, time to get in on this preorder!

what did you load up on? games to get a RE5 T3G1F?

what do you end up doing with all your EB credit?
im sure you turn it to cash but how? what's your profit margin?
what's a $70 EB card go for? i guess you wouldn't do it if it sucked.

[j4y88]

PS3 SixAxis Controller - $10 :confused:
PS3 Gundam CrossFire - $9
PS3 Resistance 1 - $16 :lol: (TIVA.ca says its 7???)
PS3 MotorStorm (the one that came with my ps3) - $10
Wii Super Mario Galaxy - $30 :lol:
Wii Fire Emblem Rad. - $7

Traded 3f1 Resistance, MotorStorm, Gundam for RE5 w/47 dollars left
Pretty happy since i got those games ages ago with SIG 2 Games for 60deal ;)

[Meelapo]

Madden 09 (Xbox 360) $18 @ Futureshop (2/23/09).

Please update accordingly.

[wing00]

As of Today 26th

PS3
Uncharted - $37
Motorstorm Pacific Rift - $37

[Rudy Huckleberry]

@ EB:
Gears of War 2 - $37
Lost Planet (360) - $2
Wii Big Brain Academy - $15

[j940651]

@ EB:
Gears of War 2 - $37
Lost Planet (360) - $2
Wii Big Brain Academy - $15


you have GOT to hang on to these for 'BBV's $10 Min Deal.'

[Psubs]

you have GOT to hang on to these for 'BBV's $10 Min Deal.'

Hoepfully, he just checked them.

[TheGamer2400]

They don't sell the bundle together, they have them broken up into the two seperate games, Marvel is $9.99 used and Forza 2 is $19.99 used so with EDGE card discount it would be $26.98

They sell the game together. I believe both games come on one disc.

[greywolf501]

They sell the game together. I believe both games come on one disc.
Nope, it's two seperate games that come in a dual disc case, but EB does not sell them together as they have no SKU for a bundle pack, only the two seperate games, so they break up the pack when you trade it in and sell them seperate.

[Haz]

They sell the game together. I believe both games come on one disc.Yes, according to this. (http://www.vgblogger.com/?p=2153)


Forza Motorsport 2 (E) -Microsoft’s second best racing series (or third, if you count the missing in action on the 360 Rallisport Challenge series) is a pretty sweet ride for auto enthusiasts and creative types who know their way around a paint program. The staggering amount of custom paint jobs you’ll see online turns normal races into rolling art galleries with some of the best-looking art belonging to some of the best drivers you’ll ever play against. Don’t let the game’s recent downgrade to pack-in status (on a single disc with Marvel Ultimate Alliance) stop you from enjoying this solid effort, especially as it’s the closest thing to a Gran Turismo game you’re going to see until the real thing hits the PS3. But of course, if you’re only a single console household proudly flying the 360 flag, you could probably care less, right?

[i-o_o-i]

As of Today 26th

PS3
Uncharted - $37
Motorstorm Pacific Rift - $37

nice Unchrted is still $37, might trade that in tomorrow

[Rudy Huckleberry]

Hoepfully, he just checked them.

Yeah, I did just check it. I knew about the BBV thing.

[j940651]

Yeah, I did just check it. I knew about the BBV thing.

\nn/ rock on

[greywolf501]

Yes, according to this. (http://www.vgblogger.com/?p=2153)
Whatever... I guess the dozens of these I bought online and got in my 360 at Christmas were ****ed up versions that came as "two seperate games". But I'll believe you as you provided a quote from some convoluted blog on the internet.

[afterburn999]

I checked burnout paradise for the 360 today and tiv went back to 7 bucks at eb.

[neksus]

Whatever... I guess the dozens of these I bought online and got in my 360 at Christmas were ****ed up versions that came as "two seperate games". But I'll believe you as you provided a quote from some convoluted blog on the internet.

I'm with this guy.
The blog is ******** - he probably doesn't even have a 360.
I don't think 2 360 games would even fit on a single disc, especially when one of them has Forza 2 on it.

[Haz]

Whatever... I guess the dozens of these I bought online and got in my 360 at Christmas were ****ed up versions that came as "two seperate games". But I'll believe you as you provided a quote from some convoluted blog on the internet.Hey, I'm just quoting what I found. Now that I think about it, I do remember EB selling these games used separately and the covers ripped in half.

[j940651]

BBV

Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) = $20.00

[Setz]

PS3

Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) = $20.00

Since you like to be quick to post this, I pose the question to you: FS or EB or BBV?

[craeyon]

PS3

Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) = $20.00


Since you like to be quick to post this, I pose the question to you: FS or EB or BBV?

3 nickles and 2 dimes on BBV

[Jagmit]

never really got an answer but sorru if i'm being annoying, i'm kinda eager. Can i pickup without reciept and only ID FOR SURE (not ymmv, Cause my stores a b%$) and can i return a sealed game to any EB location with receipt?

[Setz]

never really got an answer but sorru if i'm being annoying, i'm kinda eager. Can i pickup without reciept and only ID FOR SURE (not ymmv, Cause my stores a b%$) and can i return a sealed game to any EB location with receipt?

1) You can pick up a pre-order without the original receipt. This is why they take your name, phone number, etc. Bring in valid identification and you're set to go.

2) You can return a sealed game to any EBGames provided you have a receipt. You can return an opened game to any EBGames for a replacement of that game only provided you have a receipt. When returning for cash/store credit, you will get what the receipt says: if you paid in cash you'd get cash, if you paid debit, they'll debit your debit card, if you paid store credit they'll give you a giftcard with the credit on it.

[j940651]

3 nickles and 2 dimes on BBV

you win 35 cents!
thanks for catching that setz.
can i call you seth? that way i can pretend you're the boss from sf4.
ive been spending way too much time with that <i curse out a video game character here. it was supposed to get a laugh. people are weird though>

[Jagmit]

1) You can pick up a pre-order without the original receipt. This is why they take your name, phone number, etc. Bring in valid identification and you're set to go.

2) You can return a sealed game to any EBGames provided you have a receipt. You can return an opened game to any EBGames for a replacement of that game only provided you have a receipt. When returning for cash/store credit, you will get what the receipt says: if you paid in cash you'd get cash, if you paid debit, they'll debit your debit card, if you paid store credit they'll give you a giftcard with the credit on it.

Oh wow, thanks alot man u know your stuff. I have some other questions too, (i'm a noob), will my receipt from the pickup show i did a T3G1? or something else?

[revenge7777]

traded in wii music at eb for $30!!! This was $13 a few weeks ago:cheesygri

[Setz]

Oh wow, thanks alot man u know your stuff. I have some other questions too, (i'm a noob), will my receipt from the pickup show i did a T3G1? or something else?

I can let you know tomorrow. ;) I T3GIF for KZ2 and when I pickup tomorrow I'll check my receipt.

I pre-ordered FEAR 2 some time ago and paid cash, and it says I paid in cash. I also pre-ordered Dead Space but paid credit, and it says on the pickup receipt I used credit.


you win 35 cents!
thanks for catching that setz.
can i call you seth? that way i can pretend you're the boss from sf4.
ive been spending way too much time with that ****ing anal **** sucking cock **** *** eating *****.

If you're trying to find a clever way to attack me, it's not going to work. Reported.

[gunners1]

apparently Far Cry 2on ps3 is only worth $9, asked blockbuster about tiv, game is fairly new , surprised they giving such a low amount.

[vancityguy]

xbox 360

call of duty 2 - 13

call of duty 3 - 16

i pre-ordered a game but want a different pre order instead, will it be a problem changing this at ebgames? the game i already pre-ordered is 59.99 and the one i want is 69.99

[palmrule]

TIV @ EB

XBox 360 COD4, $37 (Best game ever in term of resell value)

[vancityguy]

TIV @ EB

XBox 360 COD4, $37 (Best game ever in term of resell value)

awesome game, best cod game.

[Setz]

awesome game, best cod game.

http://www.altamm.com.hk/fm/1124775856phpGe6MyV/COD2_2Dbox.jpg

[Ryd3r234]

Does EB Games call you when your preorder is ready? Is it just an automated message or do they tell you which game, etc.

[Setz]

Does EB Games call you when your preorder is ready? Is it just an automated message or do they tell you which game, etc.

Their employees will phone.

[vancityguy]

http://www.altamm.com.hk/fm/1124775856phpGe6MyV/COD2_2Dbox.jpg

yea cod 2 was great but i've just grown tired of wwII all together now. i thought cod4 was a step in the right direction.

[domo325]

Traded in these games
Burnout paradise (ps3) tiv is now $7
Crackdown (360) $13
Condemned 2 bloodshot (360) $11
Deadliest Catch (360) $13

Used those 3 games to get a preorder of re5.

[j940651]

If you're trying to find a clever way to attack me, it's not going to work. Reported.

How exactly does my bad mouthing the boss at the end of SF4 attack you?
I said your nickname reminds me of 'Seth'.
Wow. You are.... intense. That is just weird.
First I thank you for catching my typo and then I attack you do I?
Wow. Just wow.

[Jagmit]

I can let you know tomorrow. ;) I T3GIF for KZ2 and when I pickup tomorrow I'll check my receipt.

I pre-ordered FEAR 2 some time ago and paid cash, and it says I paid in cash. I also pre-ordered Dead Space but paid credit, and it says on the pickup receipt I used credit.



If you're trying to find a clever way to attack me, it's not going to work. Reported.

Awesome, PM me or post it on here!

[Bencherstyle]

How exactly does my bad mouthing the boss at the end of SF4 attack you?
I said your nickname reminds me of 'Seth'.
Wow. You are.... intense. That is just weird.
First I thank you for catching my typo and then I attack you do I?
Wow. Just wow.

maybe he is just insecure, who knows.

[craeyon]

you win 35 cents!
thanks for catching that setz.
can i call you seth? that way i can pretend you're the boss from sf4.
ive been spending way too much time with that ****ing anal **** sucking cock **** *** eating *****.

dude, were you looked down upon by your parents when you were a child or what?

[j940651]

dude, were you looked down upon by your parents when you were a child or what?

wow why is everyone so defensive about a video game character???
i got mad at Seth and i made a joke about how i didnt like Seth.
i appreciated SETZ catching my TIV typo. im glad he's not SETH.
i was mad at SETH NOT SETZ.
wow. this is NOT the site where you expect to find uptight people.

i cursed at character seth.
i thanked the human being setz.

[Intro]

wow why is everyone so defensive about a video game character???
i got mad at Seth and i made a joke about how i didnt like Seth.
i appreciated SETZ catching my TIV typo. im glad he's not SETH.
i was mad at SETH NOT SETZ.
wow. this is NOT the site where you expect to find uptight people.

i cursed at character seth.
i thanked the human being setz.

As a fellow SFIV player I understand your pain. Seth is a b1tch LOL :cheesygri

[fuji143]

went to EB Games today,
traded in
NHL08 (PS3) - 10bucks
Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) - 10bucks
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (PSP) - 12bucks
i went and bought COD:WAW, it was the trade 1 dealio, get it for 50 bucks,
ended up paying like 25 bucks for the game.
PS. i woulda done the T3G1F (refund trade-in), but i wanted the game bad.

[wilkz07]

Not sure if this has been listed.

Was in eb today to pay the rest of killzone 2 preorder and saw:

360:
Lost Planet 3.99 used
Hitman Blood money 8.99 used
Surf's Up 2.99 used

[deezz]

wow why is everyone so defensive about a video game character???
i got mad at Seth and i made a joke about how i didnt like Seth.
i appreciated SETZ catching my TIV typo. im glad he's not SETH.
i was mad at SETH NOT SETZ.
wow. this is NOT the site where you expect to find uptight people.

i cursed at character seth.
i thanked the human being setz.

Man things have really taken a turn for the worse for you here in this thread j940651. You started out in here as the crusader against hoarders. Which some people enjoyed. But then your crusading evolved into some pretty extreme hate for hoarders. Which got somewhat irritating. And then your hate for hoarders turned into you snapping at pretty much anyone that crossed you. That just pissed everyone off. Now you've been reported...it's time to just take it easy man...
It's not hard to figure out why everyone mistook your "joke" about Seth as being directed towards Setz, since in the sentence before that you wanted to replace Setz with Seth in your vocabulary and then you proceeded to spit out a string of profanities about him (Seth, or Setz...whatever). On top of that, your relentless sarcasm and defensiveness (i.e. calling the people that didn't get your "joke" weird, and then calling them "uptight people") don't help either. Seriously....just...take it easy...stick to the tivs and leave out the commentary, please.

[rtooby]

Here's a few more cheap used games from eb:

360 - NHL 2k7 - $1.99
360 - Far Cry Instinct - $3.99
360 - Import Tuner - $3.99
360 - Table Tennis - $3.99
360 - Beowulf - $4.99

I couldn't resist picking up a FC, IT, and TT for those prices, even if they aren't the greatest for $4 each it's at least worth a try.

[mahjongmaniac]

They have your information on file for the pre-order anyway. Just take some ID with you and don't give them the opportunity to see that you used the T3G1F (or any other promo) to pre-order. The system only says that you've paid for it, it doesn't say how.

Leave the receipt at home.
Very clever Neksus. Very clever indeed.

perhaps some of you new-comers aren't aware of this, but it's been like that for a long time... that you can go in w/o the original paid pre-order receipt and they can still pull up your pre-order info (must have photo ID)

apparently this has been what many RFDers have been doing if the original pre-order receipt was done via T3GIF and they want to "switch pre-orders" (e.g. pre-order an upcoming new release, but the actual intended game you wanted isn't in their system yet, so you switch pre-orders once that game shows up as pre-orderable in their system)

[Ryu69]

traded today Gears of War 2 - $37, Halo 3 - $25

[jlo mein]

Went to Future Shop yesterday, traded in:
Xbox360
Gears of Wars 2 $35

PSP
Burnout Legends $3.58
Daxter $3.60
Tokobot $3.60
Virtua Tennis World Tour - Not Accepted / No Value

[Aggy]

Table tennis is still one of my favorites to play now and again. And 2K7 is a great "arcade" alternative to the more realistic NHL '09 game for me. Although with the BBV minimum $10 TIV I might have to give them up!


Here's a few more cheap used games from eb:

360 - NHL 2k7 - $1.99
360 - Far Cry Instinct - $3.99
360 - Import Tuner - $3.99
360 - Table Tennis - $3.99
360 - Beowulf - $4.99

I couldn't resist picking up a FC, IT, and TT for those prices, even if they aren't the greatest for $4 each it's at least worth a try.

[kleptodathief]

^ nice list of cheapos there! wats the cheapest ps3 game? i want variety when i goto donate :cheesygri

[rapsfan12]

Not sure if this has been listed.

Was in eb today to pay the rest of killzone 2 preorder and saw:

360:
Lost Planet 3.99 used


interesting...i might just have to pick this up when i get killzone 2 later today...i'm not one for used games (especially ones from eb with the sticker right on the game case), but i'm a sucker for games with big bad bosses and i never got around to playing lost planet...plus the trailer for the sequel looks pretty sweet so it'd be nice to play the original first...

[Setz]

Awesome, PM me or post it on here!

When you pay in store credit, there is no tax on a transaction. There is, however, if you used cash.

If you used cash, your pre-order pickup receipt will say the total with tax (so 59.99 * 1.13).

If you used store credit OR T3GIF, your pre-order pickup receipt will say the list price sans tax (so 59.99).

You can return a T3GIF game for full store credit. They will know if you used store credit or cash by the amount it says. No tax = store credit/T3GIF (unable to distinguish between the two), while tax = you paid in cash.

Hope this helps.

[NonStopInTheMix]

When you pay in store credit, there is no tax on a transaction. There is, however, if you used cash.

If you used cash, your pre-order pickup receipt will say the total with tax (so 59.99 * 1.13).

If you used store credit OR T3GIF, your pre-order pickup receipt will say the list price sans tax (so 59.99).

You can return a T3GIF game for full store credit. They will know if you used store credit or cash by the amount it says. No tax = store credit/T3GIF (unable to distinguish between the two), while tax = you paid in cash.

Hope this helps.

This is why I personally never walk into ebgames with a preorder receipt if i used T3GIF.
I just claim i used store credit on my edge card and they just OK the cancel of the preorder or the refund.

Is there anywhere in the system that actually says i used T3G1F though?
or do most eb employees "guess" that most people dont use store credit to fully cover the 69.99?

[Setz]

This is why I personally never walk into ebgames with a preorder receipt if i used T3GIF.
I just claim i used store credit on my edge card and they just OK the cancel of the preorder or the refund.

Is there anywhere in the system that actually says i used T3G1F though?
or do most eb employees "guess" that most people dont use store credit to fully cover the 69.99?

It says in the system that you did T3GIF. They write it on a note on the computer. However, once you've picked up your game, all of this is erased. So, you can return the game (assuming it's still sealed) right after you pick up for full store credit.

If you plan on returning a game (refunding for store credit) that you got via T3GIF before the game comes out, they won't refuse you, but you need to switch it for an applicable title on the spot. You can't get store credit back.

Just wait until after you pick up to return it is all.

PS: I just want to reiterate that once you pick up your game, your pickup receipt (which is different from your pre-order receipt) does not say you did T3GIF, it says you used store credit. This is why it is safe only to do it after you've picked up, because they will be unable to know you did T3GIF.

[TheGamer2400]

Not sure if this has been listed.

Was in eb today to pay the rest of killzone 2 preorder and saw:

360:
Lost Planet 3.99 used
Hitman Blood money 8.99 used
Surf's Up 2.99 used

Hmm, Surf's Up for $2.99. Might get that just for the achievements :lol:

[neksus]

It says in the system that you did T3GIF. They write it on a note on the computer.

Def. a YMMV. They've never done this at any of the EBs I've used, which has been 3 for the record.

[funkymankevx]

Has anyone noticed BBV's game prices going up lately? I went in there to try and get some cheap games and it seemed like their prices had inflated. I saw a bunch of games with higher price stickers put on top of lower prices from previous dates.

[GemInite]

got a flyer from EB today.

Super smash bros, wii - $30
GTA 4, PS3 - $37
GOW2, 360 - $37
COD4, PS3 - $37
Fable 2, 360 - $37
Mario Galaxy, Wii - $30

[Setz]

Def. a YMMV. They've never done this at any of the EBs I've used, which has been 3 for the record.

Varies from CSR to CSR. I know when someone takes a T3GIF in my store we're required to keep a note of it, but a lot of people don't.

[coldpower27]

got a flyer from EB today.

Super smash bros, wii - $30
GTA 4, PS3 - $37
GOW2, 360 - $37
COD4, PS3 - $37
Fable 2, 360 - $37
Mario Galaxy, Wii - $30

Are you sure GTA4 is $37???

[Setz]

Are you sure GTA4 is $37???

Current promotion is a lot of games now have 37-40$ TIV. This list includes but is not limited to:


GTA4 (both consoles)
GoW2
Uncharted
CoDWaW (both consoles)
Fallout 3 (both consoles)
CoD4 (both consoles)
LittleBigPlanet


Promotion officially ends Mar 1st.

[neksus]

Varies from CSR to CSR. I know when someone takes a T3GIF in my store we're required to keep a note of it, but a lot of people don't.

So you got a job there?

[neksus]

Current promotion is a lot of games now have 37-40$ TIV. This list includes but is not limited to:


GTA4 (both consoles)
GoW2
Uncharted
CoDWaW (both consoles)
Fallout 3 (both consoles)
CoD4 (both consoles)
LittleBigPlanet


Promotion officially ends Mar 1st.

GTA 4 went down to $25 amidst a ton of copies. The PDF on ebgames.ca was even updated...

[Jagmit]

got a flyer from EB today.

Super smash bros, wii - $30
GTA 4, PS3 - $37
GOW2, 360 - $37
COD4, PS3 - $37
Fable 2, 360 - $37
Mario Galaxy, Wii - $30

Wow, i bought SSBB for 29.99 on boxing day from EB.

[coldpower27]

Wow, i bought SSBB for 29.99 on boxing day from EB.

First Party Wii titles typically have high TIV, so $30 isn't really anything special for SSBB.

[rtooby]

^ nice list of cheapos there! wats the cheapest ps3 game? i want variety when i goto donate :cheesygri

I don't believe there was anything under $10 for PS3, at least at the EB I went to.

They printed off a list for me but wouldn't let me keep it :( But I do remember another title being G-Force (something like that, plane fighter game I think) for $3.99 as well.

[greywolf501]

I don't believe there was anything under $10 for PS3, at least at the EB I went to.

They printed off a list for me but wouldn't let me keep it :( But I do remember another title being G-Force (something like that, plane fighter game I think) for $3.99 as well.
Over G Fighters is the game you meant.

[Stetson717]

got a flyer from EB today.

Super smash bros, wii - $30
GTA 4, PS3 - $37
GOW2, 360 - $37
COD4, PS3 - $37
Fable 2, 360 - $37
Mario Galaxy, Wii - $30


GTA4 is NOT $37. It has been posted in this thread numerous times and there should have been a posting at the store stating that due to a decrease in the price of GTA4, the flyer is incorrect and the TIV is $25. Same goes for Far Cry 2.

Both games have been reduced to $34.99 used, therefore their TIV have been reduced as well.

[TheGamer2400]

GTA4 is NOT $37. It has been posted in this thread numerous times and there should have been a posting at the store stating that due to a decrease in the price of GTA4, the flyer is incorrect and the TIV is $25. Same goes for Far Cry 2.

Both games have been reduced to $34.99 used, therefore their TIV have been reduced as well.

That's correct. Even in store, there's a sheet on the front counter that states the TIV is now $25.

[Special Agent XXX]

Has anyone noticed BBV's game prices going up lately? I went in there to try and get some cheap games and it seemed like their prices had inflated. I saw a bunch of games with higher price stickers put on top of lower prices from previous dates.


Yeah i agree , it seems prices went up on most of their used titles.
Hardly anything is 10$ anymore unless 07 sports titles.

[funkymankevx]

Yeah i agree , it seems prices went up on most of their used titles.
Hardly anything is 10$ anymore unless 07 sports titles.

Right, their new games are still the same prices while their used ones are not. This is probably why they can justify the minimum TIV of $10 deal they've been having.

[Thundercloud]

Do the featured TIV at EBG change March 1st?

I still need to get rid of Halo 3 and CoD4 but I've been too lazy this month.

[neksus]

Do the featured TIV at EBG change March 1st?

I still need to get rid of Halo 3 and CoD4 but I've been too lazy this month.

Yeah they'll drop $2 to $35.
Actually, is Halo 3 on the featured list? Isn't it only like $25?

[s0m3oNe]

Traded in some games at EB today. All for Wii:

Mario Galaxy - $30.00
Mario Kart - $29.00
Metroid Prime - $30.00
Guitar Hero 3 (game only) - $25.00
Medal of Honour: Heroes 2 - $18.00

[towhytea]

You should have sold mario kart on ebay its goin for roughly 60 without the wheel. But ebay can be a PITA


Traded in some games at EB today. All for Wii:

Mario Galaxy - $30.00
Mario Kart - $29.00
Metroid Prime - $30.00
Guitar Hero 3 (game only) - $25.00
Medal of Honour: Heroes 2 - $18.00

[grappos13]

halo 3 is only $25.. i traded it in like right on feb 1

[splinter]

wtf?! TIV for halo 3 limited edition in french: 2$!!! I think the thin case and the artbook are worth more than that :mad:

[Aggy]

Yeah was there today and it was $25.


halo 3 is only $25.. i traded it in like right on feb 1

[Jagmit]

It says in the system that you did T3GIF. They write it on a note on the computer. However, once you've picked up your game, all of this is erased. So, you can return the game (assuming it's still sealed) right after you pick up for full store credit.

If you plan on returning a game (refunding for store credit) that you got via T3GIF before the game comes out, they won't refuse you, but you need to switch it for an applicable title on the spot. You can't get store credit back.

Just wait until after you pick up to return it is all.

PS: I just want to reiterate that once you pick up your game, your pickup receipt (which is different from your pre-order receipt) does not say you did T3GIF, it says you used store credit. This is why it is safe only to do it after you've picked up, because they will be unable to know you did T3GIF.

Thanks for the info Setz, by the way, did u show your T3G1 reciept when you went to pick up or just some ID?

[moochi]

tivs at FS today

unreal tournament III 13.20
condemned 2 bloodshot 13.20

both for x360

[Setz]

Thanks for the info Setz, by the way, did u show your T3G1 reciept when you went to pick up or just some ID?

I showed my T3GIF receipt to pickup. It doesn't say on your pickup receipt that you used T3GIF. It's safe to return it for store credit only AFTER you pick up your game.

[mahjongmaniac]

PS: I just want to reiterate that once you pick up your game, your pickup receipt (which is different from your pre-order receipt) does not say you did T3GIF, it says you used store credit. This is why it is safe only to do it after you've picked up, because they will be unable to know you did T3GIF.

the pre-order p/u receipt says you used "store credit" ? you sure about that?

i can't recall it saying that. it just says sth like "pre-order deposit", which is the amt you paid for the game before it was released

[rhisc]

Traded in the following to EB today:

Mass Effect (360) $9
Crackdown (360) $13
Battlefield: Bad Company (360) $18

Got Halo Wars with Trade 3 for 1 deal. Confirmed that the minimum trade in value is $8.

[coldpower27]

wtf?! TIV for halo 3 limited edition in french: 2$!!! I think the thin case and the artbook are worth more than that :mad:

Limited Edition of Halo 3 would be hell for EB as they tend to be scratched, I got lucky and mind wasn't...

[craeyon]

Battlefront: Bad Company (360) $18.Did you mean battlefield: bad company? ;)

[Setz]

the pre-order p/u receipt says you used "store credit" ? you sure about that?

i can't recall it saying that. it just says sth like "pre-order deposit", which is the amt you paid for the game before it was released

What does sth mean? Sometimes I think you make acronyms on the spot. :lol:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5514/receipt.jpg

These are my receipts for FEAR 2 and KZ 2. I paid cash for FEAR 2 and I did T3GIF for Killzone 2. These are my pickup receipts, not my pre-order receipts.

For FEAR 2 it says that my subtotal is accompanied by a taxable total, since I used cash.

For Killzone 2 it says that my subtotal is the final total, since I used T3GIF. On your pickup receipt it does not say you used T3GIF, it will only say whether or not you used cash.

You used store credit / T3GIF = no taxable total
You used cash / debit = taxable total

[neksus]

Traded in the following to EB today:

Mass Effect (360) $9
Crackdown (360) $13
Battlefront: Bad Company (360) $18

Got Halo Wars with Trade 3 for 1 deal. Confirmed that the minimum trade in value is $8.

I went in today and they wouldn't let me preorder halo wars because it's already been shipped...:(

[Jagmit]

What does sth mean? Sometimes I think you make acronyms on the spot. :lol:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5514/receipt.jpg

These are my receipts for FEAR 2 and KZ 2. I paid cash for FEAR 2 and I did T3GIF for Killzone 2. These are my pickup receipts, not my pre-order receipts.

For FEAR 2 it says that my subtotal is accompanied by a taxable total, since I used cash.

For Killzone 2 it says that my subtotal is the final total, since I used T3GIF. On your pickup receipt it does not say you used T3GIF, it will only say whether or not you used cash.

You used store credit / T3GIF = no taxable total
You used cash / debit = taxable total

alright thanks man. i'm thinking about keeping halo wars now after playing the demo for a while. btw does anyone know if halo wars is officially releasing on tuesday? i prob won't pickup my phone as its usually on silent most of the day or i'm busy.

[ssuba]

I have a ton of games that I'm going to trade in for store credit which'll net me about $470 or so...There won't be any problems with me trying to buy a PS3 with the credit, would there? Logically, there doesn't but my friend told me they won't so I'm just asking here incase. Can't call since it's 2 in the morning =)

I'll post the TIVs tomorrow if I can.

[grappos13]

I have a ton of games that I'm going to trade in for store credit which'll net me about $470 or so...There won't be any problems with me trying to buy a PS3 with the credit, would there? Logically, there doesn't but my friend told me they won't so I'm just asking here incase. Can't call since it's 2 in the morning =)

I'll post the TIVs tomorrow if I can.

if ur games are on the February EB games most wanted list make sure u go tomrorow since its the last day of february!!! also, u can check my post of the March most wanted incase some of ur games are on that as well and maybe u can wait on some till sunday!

[kleptodathief]

1)i think if u try to return a T3G1F promo game, they will still KNOW in the system that it was the 3games tradein that u did?

2) do u have to goto the SAME original store to try this return on a prelease order? i still got xbox SF4 i wanna get RID of!

3)also i heard u can only use 1gift card or ebcard card at a single purchase( can't use 2 or more :( ) true or false?

[greywolf501]

1)i think if u try to return a T3G1F promo game, they will still KNOW in the system that it was the 3games tradein that u did?

2) do u have to goto the SAME original store to try this return on a prelease order? i still got xbox SF4 i wanna get RID of!

3)also i heard u can only use 1gift card or ebcard card at a single purchase( can't use 2 or more :( ) true or false?
1) No, they shouldn't know from any info in the system as has been repeated before, the only way they would know for sure is if they remember who you are and they remembered your trade

2)People have reported that you can return games with the receipt for a refund at different locations, but that is YMMV.

3)You can use multiple GCs/Edge cards on a multiple purchase, I've used 4 in one purchase before.

[greywolf501]

wtf?! TIV for halo 3 limited edition in french: 2$!!! I think the thin case and the artbook are worth more than that :mad:
It's only $2 because they sold it for $9.99 NEW/ $4.99 USED last month

[grappos13]

^ not always.. guitar hero aerosmith was sold for 4.99 used last month and it is already back at $14 TIV lol

[greywolf501]

^ not always.. guitar hero aerosmith was sold for 4.99 used last month and it is already back at $14 TIV lol
They only do that for the odd game that they had on sale, GHIII is still only $2 and that was put on the same $10/5 sale back in May 2008. I never said they don't go back up in TIV, just that that is why the TIV is $2 for that title

[kleptodathief]

haha those good old GH airosmith 'NOT for resale", FS got all mine :cheesygri, too bad wii rockband isn't cheap at ebg anymore :confused:

[rhisc]

Did you mean battlefield: bad company? ;)

:lol:
I guess I'm just dreaming of a new Star Wars Battlefront.

[exnihilio]

February 25th @ Eb Games Carling:

Traded in (all used):
Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii): $14
Guitar Hero III (Wii): $25
NHL2K9 (Wii): $30

Made out like a bandit in my opinion.
ex

[Swat]

Called a couple EB's today:

Tetris DS $13
Crackdown 360 $13
Warioware DS $10
Mass Effect 360 $9
Disgea PSP $8
Godfather 360 $7
Hail to Chimp 360 $2

I have a question though, can you do the Trade in 3 deal towards any new game, or only a game they have on promo, or a pre-order such as Resident Evil 5? A couple of the clerks gave me contradicting examples, so I wasn't too sure. It's still $8 minimum TIV for them right?

[coldpower27]

Called a couple EB's today:

Tetris DS $13
Crackdown 360 $13
Warioware DS $10
Mass Effect 360 $9
Disgea PSP $8
Godfather 360 $7
Hail to Chimp 360 $2

I have a question though, can you do the Trade in 3 deal towards any new game, or only a game they have on promo, or a pre-order such as Resident Evil 5? A couple of the clerks gave me contradicting examples, so I wasn't too sure. It's still $8 minimum TIV for them right?

It depends on what promo is running, but whan non are, it's usually only towards stuff that isn't out yet up till 1 week before release. It should also be listed in the binder they keep.

[Swat]

It depends on what promo is running, but whan non are, it's usually only towards stuff that isn't out yet up till 1 week before release. It should also be listed in the binder they keep.

Cool, thanks for the info. I was hoping for SF4 but I guess I'll put it down for a RE5 pre-order then.

[Setz]

It depends on what promo is running, but whan non are, it's usually only towards stuff that isn't out yet up till 1 week before release. It should also be listed in the binder they keep.

For my store it's any upcoming game (ANY), and any game released within the last 14 days.

[neksus]

For my store it's any upcoming game (ANY), and any game released within the last 14 days.

My store has never been a problem...but the last couple times I've gone in I've dealth with the manager who is kind of an ass. Two days ago, couldn't even get Halo Wars because it had already shipped...couldn't pre-order anything that comes out next week because of that lame ass excuse, and they don't let you take already released games, either.

[ssuba]

if ur games are on the February EB games most wanted list make sure u go tomrorow since its the last day of february!!! also, u can check my post of the March most wanted incase some of ur games are on that as well and maybe u can wait on some till sunday!

Thanks! I decided I'd just go with everything in one shot! I traded in a lot of games, haha. Had to split it between two EBs so they wouldn't think I'm a thief or something. And I rightfully did so since they sort of prodded me with questions when I went I was at one of the EBs since I was buying a console with $500 in credit lolll. I got 160 gig PS3/Drakes bundle and they threw in Resistance 2 and Socom Confrontation or w/e. Sweet deals, I suppose o.o

[kleptodathief]

went to ebg today...traded in LBP + 10 credit for KZ2!:D


current tivs today at BBV around 5pm:

tiger woods 09 x360 = 16$
hail to the chimp x360 = 9$ i think its like 2$ only at EBG :mad:
KungFU panda x360 = 9$
Lego Indy Jones x360 = 16$ ( traded that in! ) :cheesygri not sure if FS gives more for it

[vancityguy]

went in today to switch a pre-order i already made to re5. the orig game i pre ordered was 59.99 and re5 is 69.99 so they made a note in the system and one on my reciept so i wont have to pay the extra 10 when i pick it up.

[Phantom]

Traded in Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) at EB Games today and the TIV is still $25.

[clipeuh]

Traded in at EB:

Heatseeker (Wii) - 11$
Mario Hoops 3 on 3 (DS) - 12.50$

[Swat]

Traded in today at EB:

Gears of War 2 $37
Warioware Smooth Moves $30
Mariokart DS $25

Used T3G1F for Resident Evil 5 (Listed at $69.99):

Motorstorm (Bumped to $23.33)
Disgea PSP (Bumped to $23.33)
Mass Effect (Bumped to $23.33)

Warioware DS must be below $8 TIV because they wouldn't accept it.

Bioshock & Crackdown qualified for T3G1F.

[shezbot]

EB TIV:
Assassin's Creed (360) - $16
Far Cry 2 (360) - $25

FS TIV:
Skate 2 (360) $37
Need for Speed Undercover (360) $37
Virtua Fighter 5 (360) $5
Far Cry 2 (360) - $13.20
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (360) - not accepted
Assassins Creed (360) - not accepted

[neksus]

EB TIV:
Assassin's Creed (360) - $16
Far Cry 2 (360) - $25

FS TIV:
Skate 2 (360) $37
Need for Speed Undercover (360) $37
Virtua Fighter 5 (360) $5
Far Cry 2 (360) - $13.20
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (360) - not accepted
Assassins Creed (360) - not accepted

So FS is offering $37 for trade ins now?

[Swat]

EB:

Sega Rally Revo 360 $12
Resistance PS3 $16
Elite Beat Agents DS $9

[Scott Pilgrim]

Tried to go for a RE5 preorder with Battlefield Bad Company, Crackdown and Fracture, the latter did not qualify.

Battlefield: Bad Company $18 (360)
Fracture $4 (360)

don't remember Crackdown...

Also what's the deal if someone returns a used game and say it is defective. Through some twist of fate I saw a mom return a game with her kid saying it didn't work and I'm pretty sure it was a game I had recently traded in (some old PSP game so there was only one copy). I assume they just test it and put it back on the shelf or throw it out but it kinda ticked me off since I bought that game new and maybe played it once before trading it in months later so I'm pretty sure it works. Could this come back to me? (since they take down my information and all that). I'd hate to get a bad rep because some people decide to use EB as a free rental place.

[grappos13]

i guess ill need to complain to my local EB when RE5 comes out that they shoulda gave me 69.99 instead of the 59.99 that i know they gave me for the t3g1f deal about a month ago.

[Setz]

Tried to go for a RE5 preorder with Battlefield Bad Company, Crackdown and Fracture, the latter did not qualify.

Battlefield: Bad Company $18
Fracture $4

don't remember Crackdown...

Also what's the deal if someone returns a used game and say it is defective. Through some twist of fate I saw a mom return a game with her kid saying it didn't work and I'm pretty sure it was a game I had recently traded in (some old PSP game so there was only one copy). I assume they just test it and put it back on the shelf or throw it out but it kinda ticked me off since I bought that game new and maybe played it once before trading it in months later so I'm pretty sure it works. Could this come back to me? (since they take down my information and all that). I'd hate to get a bad rep because some people decide to use EB as a free rental place.

The way it works is that if a parent or customer brings in a "defective" game, we are only allowed to replace it with the same title. If they ask for store credit instead, we will say no. We're well aware of this "free rental" thing going around. However, if we don't have another copy to replace it, we give them the choice of either heading over to another EB (we will phone to confirm stock) for a replacement, or a full refund in credit.

As for if it can come back to you, as far as I know it can't. We send defective trade-ins to HO to get resurfaced/repaired/what-have-you, and the little receipt that says your address and all that? More times than not it's thrown out.

PS: People, if you're short a third game for T3GIF, you can just pay the difference. You need to trade three games in, yes, but only two of them need to be TIV 8+. Let's say you traded in two 8$TIV and one 7$TIV, you would get the two 8$TIV games bumped to 23.33 (for 69.99$ game) or 19.99 (for 59.99$ game), and you'd have a remaining balance of 23.33 or 19.99 to pay, subtract the 7$TIV game means you need only pay 16.33$ or 12.99$ on top of the three trade ins.

A lot of CSRs don't know about this, but bring it up to them. At least one CSR on duty will know about it and will do it for you. Definitely YMMV, but only YMMV because only managers/higher-ups know about it.

[Scott Pilgrim]

The way it works is that if a parent or customer brings in a "defective" game, we are only allowed to replace it with the same title. If they ask for store credit instead, we will say no. We're well aware of this "free rental" thing going around. However, if we don't have another copy to replace it, we give them the choice of either heading over to another EB (we will phone to confirm stock) for a replacement, or a full refund in credit.

As for if it can come back to you, as far as I know it can't. We send defective trade-ins to HO to get resurfaced/repaired/what-have-you, and the little receipt that says your address and all that? More times than not it's thrown out.

PS: People, if you're short a third game for T3GIF, you can just pay the difference. You need to trade three games in, yes, but only two of them need to be TIV 8+. Let's say you traded in two 8$TIV and one 7$TIV, you would get the two 8$TIV games bumped to 23.33 (for 69.99$ game) or 19.99 (for 59.99$ game), and you'd have a remaining balance of 23.33 or 19.99 to pay, subtract the 7$TIV game means you need only pay 16.33$ or 12.99$ on top of the three trade ins.

A lot of CSRs don't know about this, but bring it up to them. At least one CSR on duty will know about it and will do it for you. Definitely YMMV, but only YMMV because only managers/higher-ups know about it.

Thanks for this post. Yeah there were no other copies so they got credit which was BS if you ask me. Glad to hear that my info is just thrown out (if by that you mean shredded/incinerated:) ) As for the second part of your post: I even asked the guy working there if there was anything I could do and he flat out told me that I could only trade in all of them for what they were worth. I would have gladly paid for a preorder for less then $20. I hope they still take preorders for RE5 by the time i decide to head over to EB again.

[Setz]

Thanks for this post. Yeah there were no other copies so they got credit which was BS if you ask me. Glad to hear that my info is just thrown out (if by that you mean shredded/incinerated:) ) As for the second part of your post: I even asked the guy working there if there was anything I could do and he flat out told me that I could only trade in all of them for what they were worth. I would have gladly paid for a preorder for less then $20. I hope they still take preorders for RE5 by the time i decide to head over to EB again.

Ultimately its the CSR's decision. My store does it, and I know three in Toronto that do it.

Yorkdale EB
Eaton Center EB
St. Clair Stockyards EB (Runnymede & St.Clair I think?)

But for every EB that I know does it for sure, there's 5 EBs that won't do it no matter what you say.

And by thrown out I meant put in a drawer in a giant pile with 1000+ other receipts. Even if we did try to get in touch with you, we'll never find the receipt again. We only ever track you down if you trade in a defective console.

[Jagmit]

Ultimately its the CSR's decision. My store does it, and I know three in Toronto that do it.

Yorkdale EB
Eaton Center EB
St. Clair Stockyards EB (Runnymede & St.Clair I think?)

But for every EB that I know does it for sure, there's 5 EBs that won't do it no matter what you say.

And by thrown out I meant put in a drawer in a giant pile with 1000+ other receipts. Even if we did try to get in touch with you, we'll never find the receipt again. We only ever track you down if you trade in a defective console.


Setz, u work at an EB??

[shezbot]

So FS is offering $37 for trade ins now?

It appears so - I was checking out their list in store with the clerk - nice guy. I could only remember a handful of titles though. The $37 ones were all really new games. "Godfather II" was listed too which is funny because it's not even out yet.

[neksus]

It appears so - I was checking out their list in store with the clerk - nice guy. I could only remember a handful of titles though. The $37 ones were all really new games. "Godfather II" was listed too which is funny because it's not even out yet.

FS has titles WAY in advance in there system, which is alright I suppose, but throws off tivs.ca lol
Everytime I get a list I always throw them in and update the games.

[Mike_wang]

I'd hate to get a bad rep because some people decide to use EB as a free rental place.

I do that. Just so I could get 1000 gs with Avatar without paying for renting fees or buying the game.

I wouldn't say it is defective of course. That would be lying, I'd just say I beat it already and I want another game.

[neksus]

I wouldn't say it is defective of course. That would be lying, I'd just say I beat it already and I want another game.

Any EB that lets you exchange a game on that merit deserves to lose the sale...

[Mike_wang]

Any EB that lets you exchange a game on that merit deserves to lose the sale...

Customer Satisfaction. =] It has to used games. And you can only do it once. In a business point of view the consumer has already paid you and if the consumer decides to put that credit on something more expensive the business will get more money. You can't get the cash back obviously.
And plus someone at ebgames told me about it. xD

[Scott Pilgrim]

I do that. Just so I could get 1000 gs with Avatar without paying for renting fees or buying the game.

I wouldn't say it is defective of course. That would be lying, I'd just say I beat it already and I want another game.

Yeah sure I've heard of people doing that and I guess it's fine to an extent. I mean if you didn't like the game you should return it as soon as you realize you don't like it. Saying it was broken when I'm 99% sure it wasn't was just irksome to me. I'd really like to see the date that they bought it on... But maybe the game was broken, who knows. Either way it's not my problem.

[neksus]

Customer Satisfaction. =] It has to used games. And you can only do it once. In a business point of view the consumer has already paid you and if the consumer decides to put that credit on something more expensive the business will get more money. You can't get the cash back obviously.
And plus someone at ebgames told me about it. xD

So who's to stop you from taking back the game you got again and keep repeating the cycle?

[Birdman]

So who's to stop you from taking back the game you got again and keep repeating the cycle?

Done this. The second receipt will have final sale or something like that on it. And the credit for new games is only applicable against another new game, and for used only on another used. And it must be within seven days.

For me I took it home and tried it out and didn't like it. They exchanged no problems.

[kleptodathief]

so Setz works at an EBG store? if so i guess he knows all the current TIVs then? :idea:

[Aj23]

so Setz works at an EBG store? if so i guess he knows all the current TIVs then? :idea:

I think when he said "My store", he meant the store that is local to him. Maybe he does work there, but I didn't know about it.

[bigjee]

PS: People, if you're short a third game for T3GIF, you can just pay the difference. You need to trade three games in, yes, but only two of them need to be TIV 8+. Let's say you traded in two 8$TIV and one 7$TIV, you would get the two 8$TIV games bumped to 23.33 (for 69.99$ game) or 19.99 (for 59.99$ game), and you'd have a remaining balance of 23.33 or 19.99 to pay, subtract the 7$TIV game means you need only pay 16.33$ or 12.99$ on top of the three trade ins.

A lot of CSRs don't know about this, but bring it up to them. At least one CSR on duty will know about it and will do it for you. Definitely YMMV, but only YMMV because only managers/higher-ups know about it.


Wow. Thanks man. I didn't know about that.
This is great info.
Probably the most useful bit of info I've seen in a long time.

1 question: So you have to have a 3rd game? What if you pay the remaining $19.99 with cash/debit ? Will that work?

[Setz]

Wow. Thanks man. I didn't know about that.
This is great info.
Probably the most useful bit of info I've seen in a long time.

1 question: So you have to have a 3rd game? What if you pay the remaining $19.99 with cash/debit ? Will that work?

You NEED to trade in three. Only two need to have 8$TIV. You cannot just trade in two and pay the 20/24$ to cover the third game. Even if you trade in 2x 8$TIV and a 0.50$TIV game, it'll be okay.

And yes I've been working in an EBG for little over a week now.

[sephiroth99]

traded in some games yesterday (march 1)

EB games
xb360 cod waw 40$
xb360 pure 30$

[Psubs]

You NEED to trade in three. Only two need to have 8$TIV. You cannot just trade in two and pay the 20/24$ to cover the third game. Even if you trade in 2x 8$TIV and a 0.50$TIV game, it'll be okay.

And yes I've been working in an EBG for little over a week now.

:eek: Good to know. I might do this to get Mad World. :razz:

[Setz]

:eek: Good to know. I might do this to get Mad World. :razz:

I would wait for the inevitable price drop in two months. Man I was so hyped for MadWorld but I just found out today that it'll be 59.99$ instead of my expected 39.99$ ala No More Heroes. I'm gonna take my 5$ deposit off and put it on inFamous. ;)

[vancityguy]

i've already traded in two and got the 20.00 credit for two and selected a pre order. i just gotta pay the balance upon pick up. i know most ebgames down here will do that.

[Mike_wang]

So who's to stop you from taking back the game you got again and keep repeating the cycle?
To reiterate what birdman said you can only do it once. I stated that in my post as well.

[kleptodathief]

anyone know the TIV of a x360 game called impact: TNA wrestling game? i seen it at blockbusters for 20bux NEW...it was reduced from 49.99...error price?:confused:

[urs74]

anyone know the TIV of a x360 game called impact: TNA wrestling game? i seen it at blockbusters for 20bux NEW...it was reduced from 49.99...error price?:confused:

walmart sells it for the same price, just a bad game thats why the price drop.

[jett01]

anyone know the TIV of a x360 game called impact: TNA wrestling game? i seen it at blockbusters for 20bux NEW...it was reduced from 49.99...error price?:confused:

at EB for $17.99

[Psubs]

I would wait for the inevitable price drop in two months. Man I was so hyped for MadWorld but I just found out today that it'll be 59.99$ instead of my expected 39.99$ ala No More Heroes. I'm gonna take my 5$ deposit off and put it on inFamous. ;)

Oh, I just looked up InFamous. It looks like Star Wars: Force Unleashed without telekenesis.

They need to make a Heroes game where you're Sylar fighting the good guys or Peter fighting bad characters. :twisted:

[jett01]

Oh, I just looked up InFamous. It looks like Star Wars: Force Unleashed without telekenesis.

They need to make a Heroes game where you're Sylar fighting the good guys or Peter fighting bad characters. :twisted:

Coulda happened but instead:
Ubisoft announced in November that they've dropped development of it.
“The rights to the ‘Heroes’ video game have reverted back to NBC Universal. Ubisoft will no longer produce a video game based on the TV series.”
The game was officially announced in July 2007 and was slated to release in late 2008.

[Haz]

Looks like TRU in NY is trying out the used game market too. (http://kotaku.com/5162684/toys-r-us-testing-used-game-sales-and-buy-backs) Hopefully it'll happen here so we can get the competition really going with BBV/FS/EB! Yes, neksus may have to add another column. :lol:

[kleptodathief]

^ interesting, hope TRU here duz it too! the more the better! more places to donate :cheesygri

was reading one of the comments:



The more companies which start selling used games, the more aggravated game companies will get that it exists. Everyone realizes that eventually this is going to stop, right? They're not going to sit around forever and watch the Toys R Us, Gamestops, and others of the world reap the benefits of being able to take in people's used games and sell them for a profit when those companies want people to buy new. I think they can handle one large chain doing it, but if this expands to a lot of big market retail stores, they're going to do something about it.

Mark my words; online activiation of console games tying it to one system isn't far away.


just like pc games where u have one unique serial per game package? :idea:

[neksus]

^ interesting, hope TRU here duz it too! the more the better! more places to donate :cheesygri

was reading one of the comments:



just like pc games where u have one unique serial per game package? :idea:

To be honest, I thought the next logical competitor would have been Best Buy.
TRU was completely unexpected, but competition is always good.
However, there's only one TRU in Saskatoon, it's a ways away, and you have to pay for parking. Not that big a hassle, but I hate carrying around change.

[Wick98]

I'm very interested in picking up Star Ocean for the 360, but I don't feel like paying full price. Are there any cheap games ($9.99-$14.99) with high enough tiv at FS or EB? I checked www.tivs.ca but I didn't see many low-priced games that work. However, some tivs haven't been updated since November...

[Jagmit]

it would be nice if tivs.ca would include the current retail price games. maybe its just me but it would be easier to find cheap games for t3g1s

[neksus]

I'm very interested in picking up Star Ocean for the 360, but I don't feel like paying full price. Are there any cheap games ($9.99-$14.99) with high enough tiv at FS or EB? I checked www.tivs.ca but I didn't see many low-priced games that work. However, some tivs haven't been updated since November...

You just missed the Source's clearance :P

That said, feel free to update some of the older titles :razz:

[Wick98]

I took advantage of that sale and did a couple of trades. I'd update older titles if they'd give tiv over the phone.

[winson82]

March 2, 2009
FarCry 2 for Xbox 360 @ EB Games = $25

[jett01]

it would be nice if tivs.ca would include the current retail price games. maybe its just me but it would be easier to find cheap games for t3g1s

waste of time. we've all agreed to come here to find and share tips on cheap games - be it sales, clearance, discounts, flyer errors, online coupons, etc. neksus does a fine job constantly updating TIVs across multiple threads on both RFD and CAG. i think it would be a logistical nightmare logging prices when you consider how many places sell games. its hard enough tracking 3 chains' TIVs.

[neksus]

waste of time. we've all agreed to come here to find and share tips on cheap games - be it sales, clearance, discounts, flyer errors, online coupons, etc. neksus does a fine job constantly updating TIVs across multiple threads on both RFD and CAG. i think it would be a logistical nightmare logging prices when you consider how many places sell games. its hard enough tracking 3 chains' TIVs.

it actually has everything set up already to track the used and retail prices of a few places (bbv, eb, fs). nobody else posted new/used prices, though, and it was a hell of a lot of info to update on my own. that was the original segue between this thread and the website - finding cheap games at bbv and getting t3g1f :)

[Jagmit]

it actually has everything set up already to track the used and retail prices of a few places (bbv, eb, fs). nobody else posted new/used prices, though, and it was a hell of a lot of info to update on my own. that was the original segue between this thread and the website - finding cheap games at bbv and getting t3g1f :)

nexsus do u have any statistics as in how many ppl are flowing through your site daily? maybe we can be business partners, i can make you some money ;). you have a good idea in this tivs stuff.

[neksus]

nexsus do u have any statistics as in how many ppl are flowing through your site daily? maybe we can be business partners, i can make you some money ;). you have a good idea in this tivs stuff.

300 000 hits last month. 10000 unique visitors.
It's also the most crawled site I've ever had - googlebot crawls it like 15 times a day, which is weird...

[craeyon]

it would be nice if tivs.ca would include the current retail price games. maybe its just me but it would be easier to find cheap games for t3g1s

That's kinda redundant cause that information is abundant


nexsus do u have any statistics as in how many ppl are flowing through your site daily? maybe we can be business partners, i can make you some money ;). you have a good idea in this tivs stuff.


300 000 hits last month. 10000 unique visitors.
It's also the most crawled site I've ever had - googlebot crawls it like 15 times a day, which is weird...

You should make a google analytics account and add Jagmit as a user ;)

[neksus]

That's kinda redundant cause that information is abundant

Yeah, but if the site showed you what games to buy where it might be handy ;)


You should make a google analytics account and add Jagmit as a user ;)

Ah man, I've had an analytics account...I just forgot to allow the analytics script to be run because I made only authenticated users be able to access it...

[craeyon]

Ah man, I've had an analytics account...I just forgot to allow the analytics script to be run because I made only authenticated users be able to access it...
Oh I thought you might be running it, I don't know too much stuff about these things. I figured that's where you came up with you stats. I have a guest account for icantradegames.ca (www.icantradegames.ca) and my God that software is the most detailed thing I have seen.

[neksus]

Oh I thought you might be running it, I don't know too much stuff about these things. I figured that's where you came up with you stats. I have a guest account for icantradegames.ca (www.icantradegames.ca) and my God that software is the most detailed thing I have seen.

I'm running awstats right now because it's the most comprehensive I've found. Lists absolutely everything :)

[Rurouni_Kamikaze]

Traded these in March 2nd at EB

Left 4 Dead - $37
Call of Duty 4 - $37
Advance Wars Dual Strike - $7
Devil May Cry 4 - $11
GTA4 - $25
Battlefield: Bad Company - $18

Got charged the bogus $3 repair fee for each of them except AW and L4D. Love these guys.

[kleptodathief]

never heard of that game: advance wars dual strike! but 7 TIV value is the worse u can get! not qualified for that trade 3 promo! :mad:

[Haz]

never heard of that game: advance wars dual strike! but 7 TIV value is the worse u can get! not qualified for that trade 3 promo! :mad:It's a DS game, hence the name, Dual Strike. Part of the Advance War / Battalion War series of games.

[ghost80]

It's a DS game, hence the name, Dual Strike. Part of the Advance War / Battalion War series of games.

I could never bring myself to trade in the Advance Wars series of DS games ... NEVER!

[eldavido13]

March 3 2009

Monopoly x360 12$
Guitar Hero 2 x360 15$
Tiger Woods 09 x360 25$
Bioshock x360 16$

[j4y88]

Why is Resident Evil 5 on the list @ TIV anyways? $37 for a game that isnt out yet?? even japan's version isnt out till 2 more days..are they trying to catch pirates or something?? =P

[kleptodathief]

^RE5 RF is already on BT! course i wudn't even bother... way to get a surefire xbox live ban next time MS flexes its muscles!

[jett01]

^RE5 RF is already on BT! course i wudn't even bother... way to get a surefire xbox live ban next time MS flexes its muscles!

what does RF stand for?

[kleptodathief]

RF = region free

[Ahzuz]

You guys think it's worth it to go trade NHL2k8 & NHL08 even if they give me 5$ for each ? Else it's gonna rotten out in my game shelves anyway.... They gonna accept it ?

[neksus]

You guys think it's worth it to go trade NHL2k8 & NHL08 even if they give me 5$ for each ? Else it's gonna rotten out in my game shelves anyway.... They gonna accept it ?

BBV is giving $10 for any 360/Wii/PS3 games right now.

[olp79]

BBV is giving $10 for any 360/Wii/PS3 games right now.

Has that already started? I thought it didn't start til the 10th, can anyone comfirm? Thanks

[olp79]

You guys think it's worth it to go trade NHL2k8 & NHL08 even if they give me 5$ for each ? Else it's gonna rotten out in my game shelves anyway.... They gonna accept it ?

EB only gives $1 or $2 for these games.

[Psubs]

Has that already started? I thought it didn't start til the 10th, can anyone comfirm? Thanks

March 10th - 23rd. :|

[dtp11]

Has that already started? I thought it didn't start til the 10th, can anyone comfirm? ThanksYa, thought that didn't start till the 10th too. Anyone?

p.s. You might have to add 2 more columns soon to TIVS.ca (and the other wannabe TIV sites!): Toys R Us and Best Buy - check it out...

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3173050

http://kotaku.com/5163436/best-buy-reexamining-used-game-sales

Yes, apparently both of them are testing out the Used game market in the States and we could see this in Canada as well!

Goozex.com is till the best for TIV though, imo. At least for gamers who have some patience!

[neksus]

Ya, thought that didn't start till the 10th too. Anyone?

Ah my mistake. Didn't bother checking dates when I said that.

[Scooooter]

Regarding Goozex:

What's the shipping cost to send a game to the US?

[dtp11]

Regarding Goozex:

What's the shipping cost to send a game to the US?$3 - $4 depending. Even though I have my trading region open to the US and Canada, it seems that about 80% of my matches (sending and receiving) are to Canadians (partially because US users have it defaulted to not have Canada in their trading region and they don't realize it... or they are "afraid" to ship to Canada for whatever reason, even though it's about the same shipping cost for them)!

[Psubs]

Ya, thought that didn't start till the 10th too. Anyone?

p.s. You might have to add 2 more columns soon to TIVS.ca (and the other wannabe TIV sites!): Toys R Us and Best Buy - check it out...

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3173050

http://kotaku.com/5163436/best-buy-reexamining-used-game-sales

Yes, apparently both of them are testing out the Used game market in the States and we could see this in Canada as well!

Goozex.com is till the best for TIV though, imo. At least for gamers who have some patience!

Would Bestbuy have different TIV's than Futureshop? :confused:

[Rayban123]

Careful what you buy long term from Blockbuster Video.

Blockbuster video hired a firm for bankruptcy advice and will follow Circuit City.

[PhilSousa]

that is a damn shame!

[neksus]

Careful what you buy long term from Blockbuster Video.

Blockbuster video hired a firm for bankruptcy advice and will follow Circuit City.

lol...
"First on the bankruptcy agenda: let's buy all the crap games we can while we still have money! $10 for anything!"

[neksus]

Would Bestbuy have different TIV's than Futureshop? :confused:

Most likely. FS and BB are completely separate entities. Sure BB owns FS, but they have no involvement in the structure, corporate decisions, or anything other than the joint logistics.

[Psubs]

Most likely. FS and BB are completely separate entities. Sure BB owns FS, but they have no involvement in the structure, corporate decisions, or anything other than the joint logistics.

Oh IC. Couldn't they share the database though. It just make it more convenient for the trader.

Also can't wait for the downtown locations to allow trades. :mad:

[neksus]

Oh IC. Couldn't they share the database though. It just make it more convenient for the trader.

Also can't wait for the downtown locations to allow trades. :mad:

It would be more convenient for everybody if BB and FS shared more than they do.

[Acid_]

Careful what you buy long term from Blockbuster Video.

Blockbuster video hired a firm for bankruptcy advice and will follow Circuit City.

Hmmmm not good to hear. Not only is it bad for any more organizations to go out of business for the economy, but on a personal level I have a $50 gift card there from trades. It's probably best to try to use it soon, but they only have limited video game stock and their prices aren't always very good.

[zoro69]

http://ichart.finance.yahoo.com/w?s=BBI

ouch

http://seekingalpha.com/article/123901-has-blockbuster-busted?source=yahoo

[TripleQ]

Awesome, trade in any Xbox 360 or Wii game for 50 shares of Blockbuster!

[Acid_]

http://ichart.finance.yahoo.com/w?s=BBI

ouch

http://seekingalpha.com/article/123901-has-blockbuster-busted?source=yahoo

I'm going to try to go tonight. :-0

I know they're not related, I'm just thinking about trade in credit - I hope EB doesn't go under many of us have a couple hundred in trade in credit there.

[neksus]

I'm going to try to go tonight. :-0

I know they're not related, I'm just thinking about trade in credit - I hope EB doesn't go under many of us have a couple hundred in trade in credit there.

If they go under it would be better, technically speaking, for those with credit - you'd get stuff for cheaper :razz:

That said, I don't want EB to go...BBV generally has sh*t tiv anyway, so whatever. As long as there's competition...which FS seems to be providing, we're good.

[Ahzuz]

BBV is giving $10 for any 360/Wii/PS3 games right now.

No BBV in my area :(


EB only gives $1 or $2 for these games.

Only crap.. better keep them then.


Thanks guys

[jett01]

If they go under it would be better, technically speaking, for those with credit - you'd get stuff for cheaper :razz:

That said, I don't want EB to go...BBV generally has sh*t tiv anyway, so whatever. As long as there's competition...which FS seems to be providing, we're good.

how can you say BBV has **** tiv!?!!
they're STILL taking copies of Enemy Territories: Quake Wars!
remember The Club? long after FS bought a trillion of them BBV still offered mucho bucks for that turd!
even Wartech which sells at EB for $4.99 they STILL pay $15 for!
i have literally soaked them for every late fee i ever had to pay!
yeah alot of the tivs are down now but that's because they took a bath buying everyone's copies of Hellboy and Lost: Via Dumbass.

i know Netflix sank them in the US but wont it be a separate entity like The Source is for Circuit City because we don't have Netflix?
where are the hell are joe the plumber and his family going to get videos if Blockbuster Canada tanks? it's not like average joe molson torrents them. and mom and pop stores all went tits up BECAUSE of Blockbuster!

just like Bell wanted The Source someone will want to parent and raise Blockbuster Canada.

what was my point?
oh yeah - i love BBV TIV.

as of today: (at BBV ;))
Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (360) $16
Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) $20

[neksus]

where are the hell are joe the plumber and his family going to get videos if Blockbuster Canada tanks?

Rogers Video?

Also, I really just don't like it because nobody seems to bother posting BBV tivs :razz:
It's hard enough getting a consistent stream of EB values as it is lol

[balonis]

yea i know i can't believe it. I traded in my one copy but kept seeing them at eb games and no one was buying it. so i just kept trading them into blockbuster and was able to get a brand new ps3 for it. new ps3 for $100 aint so bad!


how can you say BBV has **** tiv!?!!
they're STILL taking copies of Enemy Territories: Quake Wars!
remember The Club? long after FS bought a trillion of them BBV still offered mucho bucks for that turd!
even Wartech which sells at EB for $4.99 they STILL pay $15 for!
i have literally soaked them for every late fee i ever had to pay!
yeah alot of the tivs are down now but that's because they took a bath buying everyone's copies of Hellboy and Lost: Via Dumbass.

i know Netflix sank them in the US but wont it be a separate entity like The Source is for Circuit City because we don't have Netflix?
where are the hell are joe the plumber and his family going to get videos if Blockbuster Canada tanks? it's not like average joe molson torrents them. and mom and pop stores all went tits up BECAUSE of Blockbuster!

just like Bell wanted The Source someone will want to parent and raise Blockbuster Canada.

what was my point?
oh yeah - i love BBV TIV.

as of today: (at BBV ;))
Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (360) $16
Enemy Territories: Quake Wars (PS3) $20

[kleptodathief]

dam i hope BBV wont go down the tubes...at least wait till they got that 10$ min game TIV again, but then were gonna get stuck LOSING our credits there :mad:

[neksus]

but then were gonna get stuck LOSING our credits there :mad:

Unless less you, ya know, redeem it for merchandise.

[zegerman]

Just came back from EB.

Did the T3G1F Pre-order for RE5 with:
Mass Effect XBOX360
Armored Core 4 XBOX360
Lair PS3

Traded in the following for credit to go towards a God of War PSP bundle (firmware v3.95 btw :razz:):

Halo 3 XBOX360 $25
COD5 PS3 $40
COD4 XBOX360 $37
Super Mario Galaxy Wii $30

Final cost $75 which is great.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Just came back from EB.

Did the T3G1F Pre-order for RE5 with:
Mass Effect XBOX360
Armored Core 4 XBOX360
Lair PS3

Traded in the following for credit to go towards a God of War PSP bundle (firmware v3.95 btw :razz:):

Halo 3 XBOX360 $25
COD5 PS3 $40
COD4 XBOX360 $37
Super Mario Galaxy Wii $30

Final cost $75 which is great.

I wonder when EB will bring back the trade 6 + $20 for a PSP promo...

These 19.99/9.99 promos are getting kinda dull...

[muns786]

Went to blockbuster to pick up some used PS3 games:
Burnout Paradise - $14.99
Battlefield: Bad Company - $19.99

[ESO]

TIVS at EB today March 3, 2009

Lego Batman Wii $13
Lego Stars Wars the Complete Saga Wii $10

[busakap]

.

[greywolf501]

.
Compelling...

[Liko]

.

Intriguing...

[Bencherstyle]

.

revolutionary...

[NonStopInTheMix]

.

lol ? :lol:

[j4y88]

.

must be the best msg in rdf history!!

[musdy]

how much for Pokemon Diamond???

[greywolf501]

dam i hope BBV wont go down the tubes...at least wait till they got that 10$ min game TIV again, but then were gonna get stuck LOSING our credits there :mad:
If they did go out of business, it wouldn't be for over a year or more and if you left your credit sit around for that long, you deserve to lose it. If Blockbuster in Canada was failing at all, they would at least start with some store closures, like Roger's is doing.

[greywolf501]

how much for Pokemon Diamond???
$20 at EB for both Diamond/Pearl

[PredatoR_]

TIV BBV
Skate 2 $30
3/3/09

[Setz]

I wonder when EB will bring back the trade 6 + $20 for a PSP promo...

These 19.99/9.99 promos are getting kinda dull...

Didn't EBG have the DSLite + PSP promotion during May of last year and the year before that? Might be a trend?

[neksus]

TIV BBV
Skate 2 $30
3/3/09

both consoles?

[musdy]

$20 at EB for both Diamond/Pearl
sounds good enough for me!!

[mahjongmaniac]

What does sth mean?

sth = something

i thought that was a pretty common abbrev. in English dictionaries...


Sometimes I think you make acronyms on the spot. :lol:

not really lol



These are my receipts for FEAR 2 and KZ 2. I paid cash for FEAR 2 and I did T3GIF for Killzone 2. These are my pickup receipts, not my pre-order receipts.

if you re-read my post, i did say pre-order p/u receipts

[mahjongmaniac]

PS: People, if you're short a third game for T3GIF, you can just pay the difference. You need to trade three games in, yes, but only two of them need to be TIV 8+. Let's say you traded in two 8$TIV and one 7$TIV, you would get the two 8$TIV games bumped to 23.33 (for 69.99$ game) or 19.99 (for 59.99$ game), and you'd have a remaining balance of 23.33 or 19.99 to pay, subtract the 7$TIV game means you need only pay 16.33$ or 12.99$ on top of the three trade ins.

A lot of CSRs don't know about this, but bring it up to them. At least one CSR on duty will know about it and will do it for you. Definitely YMMV, but only YMMV because only managers/higher-ups know about it.

hm... interesting. i thought this only applied to the trade X games for console promos (e.g. T5GIF DSL promo)... didn't know this applied to T3GIF games as well.

i'm not too surprised that most CSRs aren't aware of this though

[Lost Monkey]

TIV's 03/03:

Super Mario 64 (DS): $25
Animal Crossing (DS): $25
Mario and Sonic at the Olympics (Wii): $30

[sxz]

Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath for the Xbox 360 is $11 @ EB Games as of yesterday (Mar 3). They sell it for $14.99 used at BBV.

[mahjongmaniac]

It appears so - I was checking out their list in store with the clerk - nice guy. I could only remember a handful of titles though. The $37 ones were all really new games. "Godfather II" was listed too which is funny because it's not even out yet.
FS has titles WAY in advance in there system, which is alright I suppose, but throws off tivs.ca lol
Everytime I get a list I always throw them in and update the games.

^that's weird, .... at times i've checked and there are also some new release titles that are "not in their system" (so the CSR claims), so no TIV exists

i think PoP was 1 e.g. (back then when it was still a new release)

[neksus]

^that's weird, .... at times i've checked and there are also some new release titles that are "not in their system" (so the CSR claims), so no TIV exists

i think PoP was 1 e.g. (back then when it was still a new release)

Quite often, actually, the name in the system is spelled wrong, or has something else attached to it (XBXPrince, 360Prince, Persia Prince, etc) and the search engine sucks.
The only reason I come across it is because I go through every line on the list.

[guhboogi]

i wish forza and pgr4 would go above the mark, so i can do t3g1f... sighhhh

[gheart008]

Went to blockbuster to pick up some used PS3 games:
Burnout Paradise - $14.99
Battlefield: Bad Company - $19.99

So Bad Company went up in price? It was $14.99 used a few weeks ago.

[Scott Pilgrim]

So Bad Company went up in price? It was $14.99 used a few weeks ago.

It was $14.99 for the 360 version.

[jett01]

how often do you think EB will update this page?
http://www.ebgames.ca/tradeinvalues.asp

and then you can cross reference this page:
http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/usedgames/?logon=&langid=EN

but you'll end up loving this page best:
http://www.tivs.ca

:)

[kleptodathief]

when u do the trad3/preorder, on the receipt it says hold for 48hours..blah blah blah

if u don't plan or forget to pickup ur game...u get the 69.99 in CREDIT still in the system? can anyone confirm or clarify this situation...thanx!

i don't mind 69.99 in ebg card! :idea:

[jett01]

when u do the trad3/preorder, on the receipt it says hold for 48hours..blah blah blah

if u don't plan or forget to pickup ur game...u get the 69.99 in CREDIT still in the system? can anyone confirm or clarify this situation...thanx!

i don't mind 69.99 in ebg card! :idea:


hasnt that been established several times in several threads.
you don't lose anything. its a gain really. you can choose anything if they dont give you the order. it's in the system. blah blah blah you dont even need your receipt.
i can recite this from memory ive read it so many times.

[dtrader69]

UPDATE: Blockbuster Shares Jump As Firm Denies Plan For Bankruptcy Filing

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200903041136DOWJONESDJONLINE000768_FORTUNE5.htm

[jett01]

UPDATE: Blockbuster Shares Jump As Firm Denies Plan For Bankruptcy Filing

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200903041136DOWJONESDJONLINE000768_FORTUNE5.htm

and you know what that means!

...what does that mean?


maybe they should team up with SiriusXM Radio and form a Mega-Bankruptcy!

[dtrader69]

and you know what that means!

...what does that mean?


maybe they should team up with SiriusXM Radio and form a Mega-Bankruptcy!

doesn't mean that much, but at least it shows that they wont go under...so no cheap games just yet...
anyway....

here's another news....
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/bell-canada-buy-circuit-citys/story.aspx?guid={05644F5C-BB11-43B5-BE5C-1CA0AE520DA5}&siteid=rss

again....it means no liquidation sale.....just yet....i am waiting for comments from that tornado guy now...

[Someguyatwork]

UPDATE: Blockbuster Shares Jump As Firm Denies Plan For Bankruptcy Filing

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200903041136DOWJONESDJONLINE000768_FORTUNE5.htm

Hardly a story when you realized BB's shares are around 50 cents right now. BBV is going under, this is just a stall tactic until they either shed thousands of unprofitable stores or secure funding that will stop the bleeding until they find a new owner.

I welcome the demise of BBV, ironic punishment considering how they pushed out all the mom and pop video stores, the people who actually cared about what they sold or rented.

[jett01]

again....it means no liquidation sale.....just yet....i am waiting for comments from that tornado guy now...

yes we need more redface rants about not getting his radio and how this is a victory for him and everyone else who got dead batteries on back order or whatever.
maybe he can bring Bell to its knees with his awesome sig now.

[deezz]

I welcome the demise of BBV, ironic punishment considering how they pushed out all the mom and pop video stores, the people who actually cared about what they sold or rented.

+0.5 but us gamers lose out on an option to trade in/out our games :(

[jett01]

+0.5 but us gamers lose out on an option to trade in/out our games :(

im telling you. go to EB buy a stack of Enemy Territories: Quake Wars for PS3 and 360. (9.89 and 8.99 TIV= $20 and $16)
and then a stack of Wartech for 360. (4.99 cost - TIV $15)

fire at will. take the free money now! before its toooooo laaaaaate!

[Jagmit]

QUESTION: I just returned my Halo Wars i bought with T3G1 for 69.99 credit on a gift card. I asked if he can put it on edge cause i should get them as trade credit so i get taxable benefit but he said he can't for some reason (i just went with it cause the manager wasn't there and she wouldn't let me return it cause i did T3G1). Now when i use this gift card to get another 69.99 game, will i have to pay taxes? what about a 79.99 game? will they subtract 69.99 then i would pay taxes on $10 or first do the taxes then subtract the amount. cause taxes on 69.99 is like $10. And how long does it usually take for a 69.99 game to drop to 59.99. thanks.

[poonpower]

COD4 (fake GOTY version with no free maps) - $24 TIV
Oblivion - $16
Dead Rising - $13

[wilkz07]

As of today March 4 at EBGAMES tiv

360:
Dead Rising - 13
Crackdown - 9
Rockband Trackpack vol2 - 4
Scene It - 10
Scene It BoS - 13

PS3
Socom Confrontation - 15
Resistance FoM - 16

PsP
Field Commander - 5
Infected - 3
RB6 Vegas - 4
Socom FtB2 - 7
Socom FtB - 2
Ratchet/Clank Size Matters - 13 (just the umd and papersleeve)

[Setz]

QUESTION: I just returned my Halo Wars i bought with T3G1 for 69.99 credit on a gift card. I asked if he can put it on edge cause i should get them as trade credit so i get taxable benefit but he said he can't for some reason (i just went with it cause the manager wasn't there and she wouldn't let me return it cause i did T3G1). Now when i use this gift card to get another 69.99 game, will i have to pay taxes? what about a 79.99 game? will they subtract 69.99 then i would pay taxes on $10 or first do the taxes then subtract the amount. cause taxes on 69.99 is like $10. And how long does it usually take for a 69.99 game to drop to 59.99. thanks.

You will have to pay taxes. Complain saying that it should have been on an Edge card and show your receipt.

Gift Card = Must pay tax
Cash = Must pay tax
Store credit = No tax

[neksus]

COD4 (fake GOTY version with no free maps) - $24 TIV
Oblivion - $16
Dead Rising - $13

All 360?

[urs74]

Traded in GOW still $23, Skate still $15 and Dead Rising (Platinum) $13 all for the 360.

[Acid_]

Traded Mario Party DS at EB today for $20 TIV. It's gone up. The TIV list says $ 10 as of 11/10/2008. It's a better investment than gold!!

[grappos13]

QUESTION: I just returned my Halo Wars i bought with T3G1 for 69.99 credit on a gift card. I asked if he can put it on edge cause i should get them as trade credit so i get taxable benefit but he said he can't for some reason (i just went with it cause the manager wasn't there and she wouldn't let me return it cause i did T3G1). Now when i use this gift card to get another 69.99 game, will i have to pay taxes? what about a 79.99 game? will they subtract 69.99 then i would pay taxes on $10 or first do the taxes then subtract the amount. cause taxes on 69.99 is like $10. And how long does it usually take for a 69.99 game to drop to 59.99. thanks.

they should have given it to you on a Gift Card, not an edge card, which they did.. but the gift card total should be the price of the game + tax as well... example... if it was an edge card, it would be 69.99 credit on it... if it is a giftcard, they should have given you 69.99 x 1.13 = 79.09 on the gift card (if ur in ontario)...this has the way its always been for me

[Bencherstyle]

when i cancelled my Preorder of RE5, they gave 69.99 on thte edge card, just to let you know that.... if its a gift card, you'd have to pay taxes :(

[Jagmit]

they should have given it to you on a Gift Card, not an edge card, which they did.. but the gift card total should be the price of the game + tax as well... example... if it was an edge card, it would be 69.99 credit on it... if it is a giftcard, they should have given you 69.99 x 1.13 = 79.09 on the gift card (if ur in ontario)...this has the way its always been for me

do u think if i go back in the near future with the return reciept showing that the tax wasn't credit they'll do it?

[grappos13]

^ id go complain as you got the game for 69.99 and if they didnt give u an edge card with 69.99 or a giftcard with 79.09, they scrwed u out of 9.10... damn them!

[Jagmit]

^ id go complain as you got the game for 69.99 and if they didnt give u an edge card with 69.99 or a giftcard with 79.09, they scrwed u out of 9.10... damn them!

lol yea man ur right but see the thing was was that the manager there is a b*$tch, she knew me and wasn't letting me exchange it cause i did T3G1, luckily she wasn't there today, so i had to take this. i'm alright with it as long as i'm gonna get something 59.99, but i wanted RE5, y are all these games prices now 69.99? i remember when they matched the US prices, those were the days.

[domo325]

COD4 (fake GOTY version with no free maps) - $24 TIV
Oblivion - $16
Dead Rising - $13

cod4 is now $24 tiv?
wow, big drop from last month's most wanted of $37.

[neksus]

The GOTY version wasn't most wanted, maybe that's why it's lower?

[belowzeros]

They can't put returned games on an edge card the system doesn't allow it

The credit on your gift card should be the game plus tax, i would be surprised if it wasn't.

Did you actually have it checked or was there some sort of override on your receipt?

[Jagmit]

They can't put returned games on an edge card the system doesn't allow it

The credit on your gift card should be the game plus tax, i would be surprised if it wasn't.

Did you actually have it checked or was there some sort of override on your receipt?

idk man, the reciept on pickup just stated the game was 69.99 no tax. when i asked the guy "when i buy another game with 69.99 it won't be taxed right?" and he said something like "not exactly cause this is a return and its credited as if u returned it." i checked the reciept for the gift card and it only shows 69.99. i was eager to leave so that the manager didn't come, shes the worst.

[jett01]

as of today:

all 360
Crackdown $9.99 at BBV
Bad Company $14.99 at BBV
C&C 3: Kane $14.99 at BBV

all qualified for T3G1F $69.99 at EB.

/brag]

[gheart008]

It was $14.99 for the 360 version.

It was also $14.99 for the PS3. I know, since I bought one.

[gheart008]

They can't put returned games on an edge card the system doesn't allow it

Sure they can, as I've done it twice before with no problems.

[belowzeros]

Sure they can, as I've done it twice before with no problems.

are we talking about the same kind of transaction here? ie did you buy a presell game and return it to an edge card? or are we talking about games you bought on an edge card and returned to an edge card...that's the distinction I think their system makes, at least what I was told. If you crossed the edge/gift card barrier maybe it was an older way they did things? I dunno I've tried it at a few stores and they swore up and down they can't do it that way. That it wasn't the way it was done.



idk man, the reciept on pickup just stated the game was 69.99 no tax. when i asked the guy "when i buy another game with 69.99 it won't be taxed right?" and he said something like "not exactly cause this is a return and its credited as if u returned it." i checked the reciept for the gift card and it only shows 69.99. i was eager to leave so that the manager didn't come, shes the worst.

:( you now on the down side EBG is perhaps the worst possible store to ever get help out of after a transaction. They basically screwed me out of $40 once upon a time and just avoided me for months (unanswered letters, calls, etc.)...eventually I had to give up on getting my money.

so I guess it's definitely a gift card you got and not an edge card in disguise?

[poonpower]

The GOTY version wasn't most wanted, maybe that's why it's lower?


cod4 is now $24 tiv?
wow, big drop from last month's most wanted of $37.

Forgot to mention, they were all for xbox 360

The EB clerk told me that the COD4 GOTY is 24 while the normal version is like 37 which so messed up sicne their the same game.

Maybe because there are two GOTY versions and the one that didnt include maps was lower while the one that did was higher had the 37 TIV.

Sigh...all speculation.

[craeyon]

The GOTY version wasn't most wanted, maybe that's why it's lower?I second that opinion. Besides there was nothing special about the GOTY edition other than the extra online maps.

[Jagmit]

I second that opinion. Besides there was nothing special about the GOTY edition other than the extra online maps.

The GOTY edition they released later on (they don't make they REAL GOTY ones anymore) did not have the free maps, they were just like the original versions of the game except they had the 'game of the year edition' branding. Activision claimed that it would make a good addition for a "collector" Why eb is giving this a lower tiv than the regular one is very odd. EB is wierd.

[craeyon]

The GOTY edition they released later on (they don't make they REAL GOTY ones anymore) did not have the free maps, they were just like the original versions of the game except they had the 'game of the year edition' branding. Activision claimed that it would make a good addition for a "collector" Why eb is giving this a lower tiv than the regular one is very odd. EB is wierd.what? really? I was told that the GOTY edition had a few extra online maps. EB guys told me this. Weird..

[mahjongmaniac]

Looks like TRU in NY is trying out the used game market too. (http://kotaku.com/5162684/toys-r-us-testing-used-game-sales-and-buy-backs) Hopefully it'll happen here so we can get the competition really going with BBV/FS/EB! Yes, neksus may have to add another column. :lol:

that's a bit of a surprise... it'll be v. interesting if TRU Canada participates in the used game market

looks like more and more gaming retailers are interested in getting a bite out of that used game market "pie" XD

--------


To be honest, I thought the next logical competitor would have been Best Buy.

considering that they're f/ the same company, they've prbly already had that idea cross their mind

[mahjongmaniac]

they should have given it to you on a Gift Card, not an edge card, which they did.. but the gift card total should be the price of the game + tax as well... example... if it was an edge card, it would be 69.99 credit on it... if it is a giftcard, they should have given you 69.99 x 1.13 = 79.09 on the gift card (if ur in ontario)...this has the way its always been for me

i can confirm this

can't remember specific details, but i think it was the "gaming guarantee" promos where the refund the full MSRP of the game via store credit

assuming game is worth $70 retail (new), if they put the TIC on an Edge card, it's $70 to which when you use it, you won't be taxed on the $70 amt.
conversely, if they put the TIC on a GC, the value should show up as $70 + tax (whatever that is, depending on prov.)

i've had ^that happen once or twice where the CSR accidentally put the TIC on a GC

[i-o_o-i]

^ id go complain as you got the game for 69.99 and if they didnt give u an edge card with 69.99 or a giftcard with 79.09, they scrwed u out of 9.10... damn them!
this happened to me once, but I did alot of these returns before :o so I noticed that and told them, took them a while and a couple calls and they figured out how/what to do so that I get the game's price plus tax back...

[freakx2001]

Hey, Here are some updated TIVs from last night. All are 360 games.

Call of Duty 5 - $40
Call of Duty 4 - $37
Crackdown - $9
Ninja Gaiden II - $10
Rainbow Six Vegas - $2
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - $16
NBA Live 06 - $1
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $1
GRAW 2 - $5

I traded both the CODs and got $77 on a card. Then traded Crackdown, Vegas 2 and Ninja Gaiden (which I bought last week for $4.44) for Street Fighter IV. Guy was so nice, even gave me two of the Ryu headbands...

[gheart008]

are we talking about the same kind of transaction here? ie did you buy a presell game and return it to an edge card? or are we talking about games you bought on an edge card and returned to an edge card...that's the distinction I think their system makes, at least what I was told. If you crossed the edge/gift card barrier maybe it was an older way they did things? I dunno I've tried it at a few stores and they swore up and down they can't do it that way. That it wasn't the way it was done.

Yup we're talking about the same thing. I had a preorder of SF4 from a T3G1F, and had it returned onto my Edge card.

[domo325]

If you guys really want those maps for Call of Duty 4, it's only $4.99 on psn.
Its half price right now, for a limited time.
Not sure if the price is the same for the 360 online though.

[Jepay]

If you guys really want those maps for Call of Duty 4, it's only $4.99 on psn.
Its half price right now, for a limited time.
Not sure if the price is the same for the 360 online though.

...also double COD4:MW XP points this weekend! :)

[kleptodathief]

is it just me or BBV has LOW stock of used games now..been a few stores recently and nothing 'good' :idea::cheesygri ... maybe its true bout the bankruptcy looming :confused:

btw i noticed the ps3 quakes were 24.99 now lol...they had it at 49.99 USED! wtf lol

i bet the TIV is now down to like 5bux

[jett01]

is it just me or BBV has LOW stock of used games now..been a few stores recently and nothing 'good' :idea::cheesygri ... maybe its true bout the bankruptcy looming :confused:

btw i noticed the ps3 quakes were 24.99 now lol...they had it at 49.99 USED! wtf lol

i bet the TIV is now down to like 5bux

nope. not as of 2 days ago.
they still haven't figured out their problems with Quake Wars.
you're right they do sell it (well PRICE it at 49.99) and one store i visited had 14 copies.
that means even after they got 7,8,9,10 they still said, "Yep we'll buy more trades of that hot title!"
they still give $20 PS3 / $16 360. you should really read this thread.
ive been ranting about this "oversight" for days. people are making small fortunes.

[jett01]

is it just me or BBV has LOW stock of used games now..been a few stores recently and nothing 'good' :idea::cheesygri ... maybe its true bout the bankruptcy looming :confused:

btw i noticed the ps3 quakes were 24.99 now lol...they had it at 49.99 USED! wtf lol

i bet the TIV is now down to like 5bux

WAIT. Hang on. I misread your post I think. My bad.
You're saying BBV is selling their used PS3 Quake Wars for $24.99 now?
And 2 days ago it was twice that? Maybe THEY read this thread.
So much for making large fortunes off it if that's the case.

[Psubs]

WAIT. Hang on. I misread your post I think. My bad.
You're saying BBV is selling their used PS3 Quake Wars for $24.99 now?
And 2 days ago it was twice that? Maybe THEY read this thread.
So much for making large fortunes off it if that's the case.

I think he meant that other places are selling it $24.99 new and they are still selling it higher used.

BBV haven't adjusted their TIV's after FS started their trade-ins, thus no one is bothering with their crapp TIV's, thus their shelves are bare and they have to resort to the $10 store credit for any games offer.

[kleptodathief]

kinda ot but duz anyone have a scan of this ecoupon?


Way to go! Although you haven’t earned a Movie Buyer’s Bonus coupon yet, as of the 15th of this month, you simply need to spend $50.00 more on movie purchases at BLOCKBUSTER® to earn a $5 Movie Buyers Bonus e-coupon.

[jett01]

I think he meant that other places are selling it $24.99 new and they are still selling it higher used.

BBV haven't adjusted their TIV's after FS started their trade-ins, thus no one is bothering with their crapp TIV's, thus their shelves are bare and they have to resort to the $10 store credit for any games offer.

are you guys talking about the regular BBVs? cause yeah they have next to nothing used. but the GameRush BBVs are packed with more selection and better prices than any FS, BB, or EB! i wouldn't buy anything off the EB Most Wanted flyer anywhere BUT BBV! If I can get Kane & Lynch, Mercenaries 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Bad Company, GOW, Mass Effect, and Army of Two all for under $20.00 why NOT shop BBV? Massive TIVs and cheap used, it's a win-win.

[zoro69]

is it just me or BBV has LOW stock of used games now..


Its the same way here, stock never recovered since they blew out most of the inventory last summer at great prices, often quite a bit lower then they could have easily sold it for.

Its baffling, whomever looks after pricing strategy seems to not have a clue on where the market is.

Easy enough to look at tivs.ca and see why they get very little good stuff in, but saddled with unsaleable crap. With games being such a hot commodity Im amazed how little BBV managed to do with it.

One here still has towards 20 copies of ps2 powerdrome, they just marked it down to $10 from $20.

[Psubs]

are you guys talking about the regular BBVs? cause yeah they have next to nothing used. but the GameRush BBVs are packed with more selection and better prices than any FS, BB, or EB! i wouldn't buy anything off the EB Most Wanted flyer anywhere BUT BBV! If I can get Kane & Lynch, Mercenaries 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Bad Company, GOW, Mass Effect, and Army of Two all for under $20.00 why NOT shop BBV? Massive TIVs and cheap used, it's a win-win.

Ooooooooooooh, ya, I just go to my local BBV. Queensway and Parklawn is too far to bother. :(

[NonStopInTheMix]

WAIT. Hang on. I misread your post I think. My bad.
You're saying BBV is selling their used PS3 Quake Wars for $24.99 now?
And 2 days ago it was twice that? Maybe THEY read this thread.
So much for making large fortunes off it if that's the case.


With all your posts about BBV's cheap used games for EB's T3 Promo and how Quake Wars still has a $20 TIV I woulda thought you would have decided to take advantage of this :lol:

[smithfan]

Its the same way here, stock never recovered since they blew out most of the inventory last summer at great prices, often quite a bit lower then they could have easily sold it for.

Its baffling, whomever looks after pricing strategy seems to not have a clue on where the market is.

Easy enough to look at tivs.ca and see why they get very little good stuff in, but saddled with unsaleable crap. With games being such a hot commodity Im amazed how little BBV managed to do with it.

One here still has towards 20 copies of ps2 powerdrome, they just marked it down to $10 from $20.

Guess it depends where you are. Stores in my area have lots of stuff. Even the store in my hometown that doesn't take trade ins has lots of stock of good used games.
Are you sure your not just bitter that BBV doesnt do 2 for 40 sales like rogers. :) Most used games at BBV are priced better then rogers (regular used prices) & of course EB or FU shop. With the exception of real new releases which BBV likes to sell used at the same price as new & they claim its because "the games not in our system used yet so we have to sell it for new price".

[jett01]

With all your posts about BBV's cheap used games for EB's T3 Promo and how Quake Wars still has a $20 TIV I woulda thought you would have decided to take advantage of this :lol:

I practice what I preach bro-ham. :)
I'm not "paying" for my next 3 games. ;)

EDIT!

there was a guy a couple pages ago (was it this thread?) that said he bought a PS3 largely from Quake Wars TIV?
was not me. i cant sit on credit there. its right back into the system for more games.

[Jagmit]

what? really? I was told that the GOTY edition had a few extra online maps. EB guys told me this. Weird..

Yea, i bought the GOTY edition when TSCC was selling the game for 19.96, i PMd it at FS. The game never came with a code to download maps, so i emailed actavision and they said that the newer GOTY ones don't come with maps, just meant to be a collectors item.

[NonStopInTheMix]

I practice what I preach bro-ham. :)
I'm not "paying" for my next 3 games. ;)

EDIT!

there was a guy a couple pages ago (was it this thread?) that said he bought a PS3 largely from Quake Wars TIV?
was not me. i cant sit on credit there. its right back into the system for more games.

Wow i never caught that... a PS3? thats a heck of alot of quake wars...
Anyways I personally have no big program with what you're doing [might as well be doing EB a favor :lol:]
But uhh, how is the trade policy at your local BBV? is it limit 3 per account/transaction or something?
Because i hear they freeze your account if you trade in too many... evidently not in your case and the PS3 guy =\

[Setz]

Yea, i bought the GOTY edition when TSCC was selling the game for 19.96, i PMd it at FS. The game never came with a code to download maps, so i emailed actavision and they said that the newer GOTY ones don't come with maps, just meant to be a collectors item.

wot

How long ago was TSCC selling the GOTY for 19.96? It was 39.96$ in their most recent clearance. Would have picked up a stack of 20-30 of them!

[kleptodathief]

to clarify...i went to one BBV TODAY and the USED SELLING price of ps3 quake wars was down to 24.99$used...so im thinking the TIV got lowered as well or they r DUMB not to lower the tiv lol... it b great if anyone can prove me wrong


not sure bout the xbox version as im stuck with a few :cheesygri

[jett01]

Wow i never caught that... a PS3? thats a heck of alot of quake wars...
Anyways I personally have no big program with what you're doing [might as well be doing EB a favor :lol:]
But uhh, how is the trade policy at your local BBV? is it limit 3 per account/transaction or something?
Because i hear they freeze your account if you trade in too many... evidently not in your case and the PS3 guy =\

im too lazy to go look for it. i think he said paid $100 cash for it. rest credit?
he may have been trying to "outdeal" me with a story to grief me, but hey whatever. i've only done this over a month. once a week i would do Quake Wars runs. i kept thinking BBV would drop that TIV to $2 so i always call to ask TIVs at BBV before i even buy them at EB. they may have a limit at BBV but i don't mind going to 4 or 5 different BBV stores so i don't know what it is honestly? YMMV. so each store would only have have a record of me doing brining it in twice.

i think ive only taken in 1 or 2 at all the BBVs in my area now. so i haven't done it 100 times. the value outweighs any gas and mileage. the most ive traded in of QW at a time is 2. Once in the same platform. Once different platforms. They ask how did you get two? I say: People just give them to me and I don't want them. We laugh and i take GC home. and i'm not looking for a huge payoff on craigslist with 80 blu-rays or anything. i just buy games with better TIV and go right back to EB!

*singing elton john*
The Ciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiircle of Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife.....

[NonStopInTheMix]

*singing elton john*
The Ciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiircle of Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife.....

The never ending BBV - EB cycle continues :lol:

[jett01]

to clarify...i went to one BBV TODAY and the USED SELLING price of ps3 quake wars was down to 24.99$used...so im thinking the TIV got lowered as well or they r DUMB not to lower the tiv lol... it b great if anyone can prove me wrong


not sure bout the xbox version as im stuck with a few :cheesygri

well i already did my Quake Wars Run this week but when im ready to saddle up again ill post the results of my call to BBV for the TIV ASAP BTW.
FYI.
LOL.

[balonis]

there is no limit. just don't be dumb and trade in all three at a time. space it out. And make sure to ask for gift cards and not credit on the account. Thats how I was able to get the ps3. And by $100, i meant I invested $100 in quake wars lol (20 copies). and just traded them into a bunch of bbv around me, getting gift cards of course. As of 2 days ago it was $20. I'm almost at a new wii! (hoping they have it in stock when i'm ready)
if quakes no longer an option, theres always the club... lol but taking a little hit


Wow i never caught that... a PS3? thats a heck of alot of quake wars...
Anyways I personally have no big program with what you're doing [might as well be doing EB a favor :lol:]
But uhh, how is the trade policy at your local BBV? is it limit 3 per account/transaction or something?
Because i hear they freeze your account if you trade in too many... evidently not in your case and the PS3 guy =\

[Stetson717]

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but Amazon.com is starting its own game trade-ins.

http://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Trade-In/b?ie=UTF8&node=979418011&ref_=amb_link_83643391_1

Here is the process:
1) Games must be undamaged with manual and original case and be postmarked no later than 7 days after submission.

2) Print a pre-paid shipping label (provided free by Amazon) and packing slip, package your games, and ship them to Amazon.

3) An Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account upon receipt of games



If any of you have been to a gamestop in the U.S. you'll notice that amazon's trade-in values are similar to Gamestop +/- a dollar or two.

Whether this is a pre-cursor to Amazon.ca doing the same is another question.

[jett01]

there is no limit. just don't be dumb and trade in all three at a time. space it out. And make sure to ask for gift cards and not credit on the account. Thats how I was able to get the ps3. And by $100, i meant I invested $100 in quake wars lol (20 copies). and just traded them into a bunch of bbv around me, getting gift cards of course. As of 2 days ago it was $20. I'm almost at a new wii! (hoping they have it in stock when i'm ready)
if quakes no longer an option, theres always the club... lol but taking a little hit

i wish i had your patience and discipline sir.
and BTW, did they give you new Gift cards everytime? Everytime I asked them to throw it on the 1 card so i didnt have the Costanza wallet with a "deck" of gift cards, they couldn't do it. no one could figure out how to combine cards. managers were called. hours were spent standing at the till waiting for them to finally just say they couldnt do it. so i felt like an ass with all these Gift Cards. im surprised you could pull it off.

i just know that if i had another console or two id never see the outside world and id be pulling so many deals id never play the games i have for the one i have now.
id become a game "collector". like those people here i wont name who dont even own the consoles.

[United11]

i wish i had your patience and discipline sir.
and BTW, did they give you new Gift cards everytime? Everytime I asked them to throw it on the 1 card so i didnt have the Costanza wallet with a "deck" of gift cards, they couldn't do it. no one could figure out how to combine cards. managers were called. hours were spent standing at the till waiting for them to finally just say they couldnt do it. so i felt like an ass with all these Gift Cards. im surprised you could pull it off.

i just know that if i had another console or two id never see the outside world and id be pulling so many deals id never play the games i have for the one i have now.
id become a game "collector". like those people here i wont name who dont even own the consoles.

I checked out like 4-5 EB today and none of them had any copies of Quake or wartech. looks like the word is out.

[jett01]

Someone should msg their TIV. Unless they're embarassed they got left holding the crap!

[cocaholic]

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but Amazon.com is starting its own game trade-ins.

http://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Trade-In/b?ie=UTF8&node=979418011&ref_=amb_link_83643391_1

Here is the process:
1) Games must be undamaged with manual and original case and be postmarked no later than 7 days after submission.

2) Print a pre-paid shipping label (provided free by Amazon) and packing slip, package your games, and ship them to Amazon.

3) An Amazon.com Gift Card will be deposited into your account upon receipt of games



If any of you have been to a gamestop in the U.S. you'll notice that amazon's trade-in values are similar to Gamestop +/- a dollar or two.

Whether this is a pre-cursor to Amazon.ca doing the same is another question.

I really hope amazon.ca starts this program as I find myself buying more and more games from them. Anyone know if you were able to combine the $10 coupon (when it was available) with a gift card?

[grappos13]

noooo quake wars TIV down at BBV? i know i was an idiot to be too lazy to go... damn... one copy i actually have to just keep here but i have a second copy that i wanted to get rid of.. damnit!

i guess i will get rid of my second copy of quake wars and the club for the $10 min TIV coming up at BBV... atleast i get my money back on those ones... and keep the ones i pricematched down to 4.99 lol

[ghost80]

I'm stuck with a $4.99 brand new copy of Quake Wars PS3 that I pricematched at FS, intending to keep it to play. No biggie.

[grappos13]

I really hope amazon.ca starts this program as I find myself buying more and more games from them. Anyone know if you were able to combine the $10 coupon (when it was available) with a gift card?

i dont think it worked with giftcard.. imagine that... buy a 40 dollar giftcard and take 10 off to get it for 30... then make another order of 40, use coupon and get it down to 30.. then only use 30 of ur 40 giftcard lol..

[Intenze]

TIV's at EB 3/05/09

PS3
Assassin's Creed - $16
Devil May Cry 4 - $11
Call of Duty 4 - $37
Grand Theft Auto 4 - $25
Warhawk -$1 so LOW?
NHL 2K7 -$1
Uncharted Drake's Fortune -$37

DS
New Super Mario Brothers - $25
Yoshi's Island -$20

PSP
Hot shots golf Open Tee -$5
NBA Street showdown -$3
Need for speed underground rivals -$7
NFL Street 2 unleased -$3
FIFA Soccer -$4
MVP Baseball -$5

[grappos13]

damn i been way too lazy.. warhawk went back down to $1 TIV? damnit.. it was like 15 a couple days ago... i guess i shoulda went this past weekend to do all my trade ins... now im getting screwed!

i need to get rid of 1 copy of warhawk, guitar hero aerosmith, the club, quake wars, and sega tennis.. damnit!

[Jagmit]

wot

How long ago was TSCC selling the GOTY for 19.96? It was 39.96$ in their most recent clearance. Would have picked up a stack of 20-30 of them!

I believe it was for 19.96 during TSCC first gaming clearance, along with this they had DDR for wii for 9.99. It was about a week after the Zellers 2/$30 fiasco. However the prices went up pretty fast like 5 or 6 days after cause people cleaned them out.

[cocaholic]

i dont think it worked with giftcard.. imagine that... buy a 40 dollar giftcard and take 10 off to get it for 30... then make another order of 40, use coupon and get it down to 30.. then only use 30 of ur 40 giftcard lol..

sorry I meant were you able to use the $10 coupon, and use a giftcard to pay for part/all of your order. That way you'd be able to trade-in games, use the gift card to buy a new game AND use the $10 coupon. Could possibly make it a better deal than EB that way as you'd only have to get you trade-ins to up around $45 rather than all the way to $70 for preorders.

[greywolf501]

Quake Wars PS3 still trades in for $20 as of today, it hasn't dropped yet.

[grappos13]

I believe it was for 19.96 during TSCC first gaming clearance, along with this they had DDR for wii for 9.99. It was about a week after the Zellers 2/$30 fiasco. However the prices went up pretty fast like 5 or 6 days after cause people cleaned them out.

fyi.. the order went like this... zellers 2 for 30 without the 19.99-59.99 in the flyer... meaning no one got much....

then the TSCC first gaming clearnace was on at the same time as the zellers 12.99 for any game that they sell for 29.99 or less....

then the week after was the infamous zellers 2 for 30 deal with the biggest YMMV ever in the history of this site lol.. i know 3 zellers i went to didnt give me the deal one day and later that day or the next day ppl got it

[NoName #1]

EB Games
March 5

Star Wars Force Unleashed $37 :cheesygri
Gears of War 1 $23
Assassin's Creed $16

All for the 360. I'm glad I held off trading in TFU until this new most wanted deal.

[grappos13]

Quake Wars PS3 still trades in for $20 as of today, it hasn't dropped yet.

thanks.. i might as well go tonight once i get a car back at my house... get myself an extra $10 credit isntead of waiting... anyone know if BBV gives $10+ for The Club as well?

[Acid_]

noooo quake wars TIV down at BBV? i know i was an idiot to be too lazy to go... damn... one copy i actually have to just keep here but i have a second copy that i wanted to get rid of.. damnit!

i guess i will get rid of my second copy of quake wars and the club for the $10 min TIV coming up at BBV... atleast i get my money back on those ones... and keep the ones i pricematched down to 4.99 lol

Well that sucks! I just got a copy of quake wars at EB at lunch just for BBV and they show their gratitude by doing this!

BTW - EB is getting stickier about trade 3 returns. I've had two locations refuse to let me change my trade 3 Halo Wars into a limited edition one and would not allow me to pay the extra $10. I haven't done it much before, but I've never had a problem in the past.

[grappos13]

weird.. we got contridictory in the quake wars BBV TIV.. hopefully its 20 when i go!!!

im gonna risk it and do all my trade ins and such tomorrow...oh well if i get screwed then i get screwed...

[Jagmit]

Well that sucks! I just got a copy of quake wars at EB at lunch just for BBV and they show their gratitude by doing this!

BTW - EB is getting stickier about trade 3 returns. I've had two locations refuse to let me change my trade 3 Halo Wars into a limited edition one and would not allow me to pay the extra $10. I haven't done it much before, but I've never had a problem in the past.

Happened to me too, but there was finally a good clerk at EB give me 69.99 gift card credit (without tax atm) for my halo wars. How do they know u did T3G1? the clerk at my location had no idea how i paid for mine as it didn't say on the pickup reciept.

[TedEdFred]

I would love to have picked up Pineapple Express for $19.99 but I'm not overly fond of the stupid Blockbuster cases they use. Gosh darn it.

[02m3smg]

does EB take games without manuals? I have a few DS games just cartridges from way back.

[Striker-GTA]

does EB take games without manuals? I have a few DS games just cartridges from way back.

It might be YMMV on how much you will get for the DS game without
case and manual.
I brought in my Super Mario 64 DS last weekend to EB with just the game
(no case or manual) and get full TIV of $25. Not too sure how it will
work for other games though. They should take it, just maybe
not full trade in value.

[neksus]

It might be YMMV on how much you will get for the DS game without
case and manual.
I brought in my Super Mario 64 DS last weekend to EB with just the game
(no case or manual) and get full TIV of $25. Not too sure how it will
work for other games though. They should take it, just maybe
not full trade in value.

Don't they resell DS games as just cartridges anyway?

[kleptodathief]

well if u plan to do the trade 3 promos, u will NEED manual and box, otherwise its good for credit only

[dbdudley]

I would love to have picked up Pineapple Express for $19.99 but I'm not overly fond of the stupid Blockbuster cases they use. Gosh darn it.

Agreed, I don't get DVDs there very often anymore for that exact reason.

[Acid_]

Happened to me too, but there was finally a good clerk at EB give me 69.99 gift card credit (without tax atm) for my halo wars. How do they know u did T3G1? the clerk at my location had no idea how i paid for mine as it didn't say on the pickup reciept.

Weird that they could tell how you paid for it. My receipt wasn't a pickup receipt for a preorder it had all the games I trades listed on it so he just read it. I'm wondering if it might be better to go in the evening when there's less chance of having a manager around.

[balonis]

and it's official. Quake wars has made me the proud owner of a PS3 and now a Wii! I even kept one to frame. I don't think i'll ever be able to find a deal as hot as this as long as i live.

[Stetson717]

and it's official. Quake wars has made me the proud owner of a PS3 and now a Wii! I even kept one to frame. I don't think i'll ever be able to find a deal as hot as this as long as i live.

donkey kong barrel blast 7.99(acutally 5.32 during the b2g1 deal) used from blockbuster canada traded into blockbuster in michigan for $35. or fantastic4 rise of the silver surver $4 at toys r us traded into blockbuster in michigan for $35. Quake wars is no where near that.

[LIVE DEREK]

and it's official. Quake wars has made me the proud owner of a PS3 and now a Wii! I even kept one to frame. I don't think i'll ever be able to find a deal as hot as this as long as i live.

Sorry I have seen this lots but I must have missed it. What is this Quake Wars thing?

[gheart008]

Sorry I have seen this lots but I must have missed it. What is this Quake Wars thing?

1) Buy from EB for $10, trade into BBV for $20 credit.
2) Repeat
3) Buy whatever you want from BBV using credit essentially at 50% off.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Sorry I have seen this lots but I must have missed it. What is this Quake Wars thing?

its too late now lol.

Plus anybody who explains it on here will be feeding them hoarders >_>

[gheart008]

donkey kong barrel blast 7.99(acutally 5.32 during the b2g1 deal) used from blockbuster canada traded into blockbuster in michigan for $35. or fantastic4 rise of the silver surver $4 at toys r us traded into blockbuster in michigan for $35. Quake wars is no where near that.

I'd rather stay within Canada and make multiple runs between EB and BBV, then to drive all the way to Michigan just to do trade ins.

[Stetson717]

I'd rather stay within Canada and make multiple runs between EB and BBV, then to drive all the way to Michigan just to do trade ins.

pretty easy for me. my sister, girlfriend and uncle live in michigan and visit there atleast once a week.

[jett01]

I'd rather stay within Canada and make multiple runs between EB and BBV, then to drive all the way to Michigan just to do trade ins.

if you live in windsor or fort erie.... or niagara falls... or LOTS of places i guess,
the US is just like, across the street.

[neksus]

if you live in windsor or fort erie.... or niagara falls... or LOTS of places i guess,
the US is just like, across the street.

And if you don't, it doesn't really count.

[mahjongmaniac]

Maybe THEY read this thread.
So much for making large fortunes off it if that's the case.

there's no maybe. they do

just like how FS/BB reads their own threads if there's a ridiculous price error.

i'm sure EBG HO reads this thread too

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One here still has towards 20 copies of ps2 powerdrome, they just marked it down to $10 from $20.

LOL... one of the good ol' games f/ the infamous WM 3pk deal... brings back some good memories

[mahjongmaniac]

there is no limit. just don't be dumb and trade in all three at a time. space it out. And make sure to ask for gift cards and not credit on the account.

even if you put the TIC on your acct, you can still ask to put it on a GC later, assuming the CSR knows how to do it

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i wish i had your patience and discipline sir.
and BTW, did they give you new Gift cards everytime? Everytime I asked them to throw it on the 1 card so i didnt have the Costanza wallet with a "deck" of gift cards, they couldn't do it.

ask for 1 of those GTCs (game trading cards)... you can keep on reloading the balance whenever you trade games
and you use it like a GC



no one could figure out how to combine cards. managers were called. hours were spent standing at the till waiting for them to finally just say they couldnt do it. so i felt like an ass with all these Gift Cards. im surprised you could pull it off.

i'm a lil shocked MODs were unable to do that...

[jett01]

i'm a lil shocked MODs were unable to do that...


MULTIPLE stores.
SEVERAL.
no one could figure it out.
i held up lines all over town.
Send a memo to the Hamilton DM!

[jett01]

Quake Wars PS3 still trades in for $20 as of today, it hasn't dropped yet.

So that was yesterday.
Anyone else? Did someone say they'e stuck with some?
Grappos, try it out, post your results.

[deezz]

Well, I called about five EB's yesterday, and only one had ONE copy of QW for PS3. Grabbed it of course using credit at EB and got my 20 credit at BB. I was kinda saddened that I could only find 1 copy lol!!

Thanks Jett01!!

BTW, for you york region ppl out there, that by-law that prohibits FS and EB in Vaughan from doing, well it apparently affects where you can trade in at BBV's as well! I started a trading account at the Bathurst & Steeles location, and tried to trade in at the Jane & Major Mac location, and they said that I would need to start an account there too! But because it was so late (about 8:35), they said that by the time the finished setting up the account, it might be past 9:00pm and they would get penalized for doing the trade and couldn't do it. I was tired and didn't feel like putting up a fuss so I drove all the way back to my original place and just did the trade there.

So, just putting that out there for you to be aware!

[zensuperman]

and it's official. Quake wars has made me the proud owner of a PS3 and now a Wii! I even kept one to frame. I don't think i'll ever be able to find a deal as hot as this as long as i live.

you missed the $5 eb games GH3 that traded at blockbuster for $30, that was a real deal,this one pales in comparison...my wife still brags about our $50 wii that was bought with our flipping...

[United11]

EDIT!

there was a guy a couple pages ago (was it this thread?) that said he bought a PS3 largely from Quake Wars TIV?
was not me. i cant sit on credit there. its right back into the system for more games.

How much did you invest in QW to get the trade in for a PS3. I figure your spending $10 to get $20, so did you still pay half the cost for the system?

Also, if you were taking the games to various BBV, how did you get all the credit together to make a system purchase at one store? Is your trade in account linked from store to store?

[ghost80]

How much did you invest in QW to get the trade in for a PS3. I figure your spending $10 to get $20, so did you still pay half the cost for the system?

Also, if you were taking the games to various BBV, how did you get all the credit together to make a system purchase at one store? Is your trade in account linked from store to store?

He definitely had to get all the credit from the various BBVs put onto gift cards in order to use them all in one purchase.

[deezz]

How much did you invest in QW to get the trade in for a PS3. I figure your spending $10 to get $20, so did you still pay half the cost for the system?

Also, if you were taking the games to various BBV, how did you get all the credit together to make a system purchase at one store? Is your trade in account linked from store to store?

He probably paid a maximum of half. Trade accounts are not linked, but you can put credit from your account at your store onto a card, or multiple cards, or whatever. It/they can then be used to buy whatever you want.

[kleptodathief]

you missed the $5 eb games GH3 that traded at blockbuster for $30, ...


when was this??? was i gh aerosmith???had to b back in 2008 im guessing

[jett01]

How much did you invest in QW to get the trade in for a PS3. I figure your spending $10 to get $20, so did you still pay half the cost for the system?

Also, if you were taking the games to various BBV, how did you get all the credit together to make a system purchase at one store? Is your trade in account linked from store to store?

if you buy QW (PS3) they're new so it's actually $11.18 to get $20 :cheesygri
if you buy QW (360) they're used so it's $9.14 w/Edge to get $16. :-0

it's not as good as the "QW, The Club, and Alone in The Dark" Trifecta at FS.
that cost <$30 to get around >$80.

[ghost80]

if you buy QW (PS3) they're new so it's actually $11.18 to get $20 :cheesygri
if you buy QW (360) they're used so it's $9.14 w/Edge to get $16. :-0

it's not as good as the "QW, The Club, and Alone in The Dark" Trifecta at FS.
that cost <$30 to get around >$80.

You forgot about buying QW (PS3) used ($4.99) to get $20 TIV at BBV...

[jett01]

You forgot about buying QW (PS3) used ($4.99) to get $20 TIV at BBV...


that's right it was at first wasnt it!
what were the other games that EB put out for sale?
GH: aerosmith? hellboy? turning point?
what a golden age that was... last month lol

[balonis]

actually.. i never paid over $4.99 + tax for the quakes. in fact some cost $1.12 (traded in a bunch of golden compass from the source for $7 tic). Just get everything loaded onto one or 2 gift cards. its smooth sailing from there

[jett01]

actually.. i never paid over $4.99 + tax for the quakes. in fact some cost $1.12 (traded in a bunch of golden compass from the source for $7 tic). Just get everything loaded onto one or 2 gift cards. its smooth sailing from there

finding $4.99 Quakes so far past the sale date is pretty cool!
all my stores got the old stickers back on right away.
or you mean you bought them ALL during that magical time not recently?

[kleptodathief]

how much is ebg selling used copies of quakes now? who the hell buys this game at 59.99 NEW lol, i wudnt even pay 20bux new for it :twisted:

[jett01]

how much is ebg selling used copies of quakes now? who the hell buys this game at 59.99 NEW lol, i wudnt even pay 20bux new for it :twisted:

i paid $9.89 for it NEW many times and i NEVER wanted it.

[Psubs]

Went to Futureshop today.

Wii
Alone in the Dark - $3.60 :mad:
Manhunt 2 - $3.60 still

Oh well, going to dump some games off at BBV on the 10th-23rd. :razz:

[kleptodathief]

jett:

i paid < $4.99 for it USED many times and i NEVER wanted it. :cheesygri

[jett01]

jett:

i paid < $4.99 for it USED many times and i NEVER wanted it. :cheesygri

whyd you say you wouldnt pay 20 bucks for it then?
you shoulda said you wouldnt pay 5 bucks for it.

[jett01]

Current (3/6) EB TIV Webpage (360)

CALL OF DUTY 5 WORLD AT WAR $40.00
STREET FIGHTER IV $40.00
CALL OF DUTY 4:MODERN WAR $37.00
SAINTS ROW 2 $37.00
FEAR 2:PROJECT ORIGIN $37.00
WHEELMAN $35.00
MORTAL KOMBAT VS. DC UNIVERSE $35.00
ROCK BAND 2 BIL SW $30.00
GUILTY GEAR 2:OVERTURE $27.00
WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 09 $27.00
HALO 3 $25.00
GRAND THEFT AUTO 4 $25.00
TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09 $25.00
GRID $25.00
BATTLEFIELD:BAD COMPANY GOLD $24.00

[grappos13]

whats with klepto and balonis doing pure hdken... god i hate these guys that buy games many many times to do trade ins...

anyway some updates...quakewars is still 9.89 brand new at EB.. along with The Club, Sega Superstar Tennis, Blacksite 51 and Dark Sector... also.. army of two is 19.99 new and 17.99 used....all for ps3

TIV as of 3/6/2009 (all for ps3)

EB
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Guitar Hero 3 - $10
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - $10
Warhawk - $15

not sure where that person got $1 for warhawk.. i just did the trade in 15 min ago and did a T3G1F for WWE legends of wrestlemania.. got 69.99 credit.. and the guy there said that once RE5 comes out, he will adjust my 59.99 to 69.99 to fix their mistake from a month or so ago...

FS
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - 8.40
Turok - 6.00
Silent Hill Homecoming - 13.20
Formula 1 Championship Edition - couldnt find it..

all 3 of these games had either 22.80 or 27.60 TIV less than a month ago.. i got lazy the last month and didnt go.. screwed myself out of a lot of TIV at FS :(

gonna go to BBV tonite to trade in my one extra copy of quake wars.. and thats only because the 14 days passed at my local EB and i cant return it

[the_fm]

Current (3/6) EB TIV Webpage (360)
STREET FIGHTER IV $40.00

awesome. time to trade in my PS3 version. same tiv :cheesygri

[jett01]

awesome. time to trade in my PS3 version. same tiv :cheesygri

That's a good point.


Current (3/6) EB TIV (PS3)
STREET FIGHTER IV $40.00
KILLZONE $37.00
CALL OF DUTY 4:MOD WAR $37.00
UNCHARTED: DRAKE FORTUNE $37.00
FEAR 2:PROJECT ORIGIN $37.00
RESISTANCE: FALL/MAN 2 $37.00
GUITAR HERO:WRLD T SW $35.00
HEAVENLY SWORD $32.00
F.E.A.R. COMPILATION $31.00
METAL GEAR SOLID 4:GUNS $30.00
TEKKEN 6 $27.00
HOT SHOTS GOLF 5 $26.00
GRAND THEFT AUTO 4 $25.00
LEGO INDIANA JONES $25.00
GRID $25.00

[grappos13]

why is everyone trading in SF4 for ps3? anyone wanna give me theirs and ill send them the cash :D

[deezz]

why is everyone trading in SF4 for ps3? anyone wanna give me theirs and ill send them the cash :D

dammit shouldn't have let mine go!!! cash always trumps credit

[jett01]

why is everyone trading in SF4 for ps3? anyone wanna give me theirs and ill send them the cash :D

someone's about to make a post about goozex i can feel it....
:rolleyes:

[grappos13]

i cant believe u guys r actually serious about trading it in.. isint it sold out everywhere?

[the_fm]

why is everyone trading in SF4 for ps3? anyone wanna give me theirs and ill send them the cash :D

i'm in Montreal. if you are willing to pay for shipping

[grappos13]

just searched canadapost... only costs a couple bucks to ship in a small envelope! :D

[kleptodathief]

lego indy jones is 25$ wtf dam! i tivd it to BBV for 16 and i thought that was good! dam

[grappos13]

its been high for a while actually.. i got it for like 14 from rogers a while ago.. never got around to playing any of the 3 lego games yet lol

[jett01]

i cant believe u guys r actually serious about trading it in.. isint it sold out everywhere?

not where i am. plenty for all.

[the_fm]

just searched canadapost... only costs a couple bucks to ship in a small envelope! :D

if you are interested. it's brand new, still shrink wrapped. it's the one from the CE but i'm keeping everything except the game and costume code

60 including shipping. extra if paypal ;)

[CheapAssGuy]

UNCHARTED: DRAKE FORTUNE $37.00


hmmm ...should i buy a copy from the source ($40) and trade it in at eb games? :confused: