Blockbuster/EBGames/Futureshop - Trade-In-Values (TIV) Thread

[Someguyatwork]

They would need customer data retention/security policy for that. Any bets on if their policy, or none policy, is squeaky clean enough to survive scrutiny?

Anyways, I know that they don't share customer info between stores, because every time I pre-order at a EB I haven't pre-ordered at before they need me to provide my name again. I have pre-ordered at 4 different EBs around the city, and they've needed my info again at every single one.

Exactly, any EB giving you a "warning" is full of it, they aren't keeping tabs like some are suggesting. If you frequent a store and try to trade in multiple copies, then yes, you are stupid and deserve to not be allowed to trade in.

Like all things, keep it in moderation folks, it's not that hard to do.

[danzerino]

I dint do the T3G1F I did 38.83 for batman and then 11.24 to pre-order Halo ODST. Which is equal to 50.13

[baconape]

Like all things, keep it in moderation folks, it's not that hard to do.

ive done silly things like mixing up the club and pirates of the turdabien and doing two trade 3s at the same time.

in light of recent events, i am using more caution now, always remove stickers, dont trade multiples of the same game at the same time, and dont pre-order the 21 games at a time.

i like getting games for next to nothing.

[baconape]

I dint do the T3G1F I did 38.83 for batman and then 11.24 to pre-order Halo ODST. Which is equal to 50.13

you should have trade 3 for halo and 13.00 +20% and pay the diff in $ it would have been more bang for your buck, so to speak

you only had the two 13.00 games bumped to 19.50 instead of 23.33
you still owe 57.76 for halo and could have gotten both for 27.00 + the games you traded

batman 40.00 -13 = 27 youd pay in cash/cred
the other 3 games for halo = 69.99 paid off owe nothing

[chaingunsofdoom]

TIVs from EB from yesterday:

Star Trek Legacy (360) - $10
Contact (DS) - $8
SSX Blur (Wii) - $9 ?
Raving Rabbids (Wii) - $6.25
We Ski (Wii) - $14
Tenchu: Shadow Asssasins (Wii) - still $19 :)

[danzerino]

you should have trade 3 for halo and 13.00 +20% and pay the diff in $ it would have been more bang for your buck, so to speak

you only had the two 13.00 games bumped to 19.50 instead of 23.33

You cant do the trade in for 20% it was only for pre-order

[zango]

Does BBV give cash for trade ins?

[the_fm]

Does BBV give cash for trade ins?

no stores give cash. only credits

[anton204]

Does BBV give cash for trade ins?

No but Wish they did though!

[Someguyatwork]

Does BBV give cash for trade ins?

Does any corporate chain give cash for trade ins?

[baconape]

No but Wish they did though!

microplay does i think but its not much. 10 trade is only like 5 cash or somthin like that, good for crackheads not for me

[Acid_]

I'll have to question this, how can EB keep track of your trades exactly? When I trade in games, I'm asked to write in information, I could put any name beside it (I know not all locations do this, but many I've been to do it as well), and they don't key that information into a databse, it's there only in the event stolen goods are requested.

These are empty threats, a store location can flex as much as they want but I wouldn't sweat it at all, there's no master database going on here, I've signed my sheet as Muhammed Ali in the past, unless they are giving this information to a head office to create a huge database, I'm not buying these excuses for a second.

I'm not sure about the EB trades for others, but they always copy my info from my driver's license. Only once I had a guy ask me to fill it out and I'll give you one guess at the quality of hand writing I gave him.

They have your info. Some on the trade receipt and some in the computer. With a little work they can piece together your recent activity. I outlined a couple of ways a few pages ago.

They can also refuse to deal with anyone. So if they don't like the way you trade they can blacklist you.


i have a problem, we should make support groups to deal with eb bbv stock market syndrome.

i went to eb yest to buy a 1400 points card for 20.
i couldnt resist i instead bought 5 4.99 games (4.49 after discount card) for 22.45 with no tax and took em to bbv for 50.00 tiv, i got the 1400 points card and still have like 30.00 in bbv money

my name is baconbum and i am a rfd member...

LMFAO I'm with you brother.

[United11]

Need some help from a knowledge member or ex/current EB employee.

Did a trade 3 for Batman last week, cause I was told it was the only game I could do it for, so I Preprdered it using the T3G1F. I found out about the 20% after, so I preordered it again using 2 titles. I went in and asked to switch my pre-order and the EB employee said he couldnt do it, his hands were tied by the system. Basically I only have $38 in credit because they can't refund my games and redo the trade in.

Anyone know a way to do this? Don't really want to lose out on $31 of credit, or a preorder of a different game.

[Acid_]

The first rule of Fight Club is 'never talk about Fight Club' :evil:
We want to remain statistical outliers who fly under the corporate radar - no need to spread the word outside your circle of friends. :twisted:

Geeez, people don't talk about it. Lurkers don't talk about it, members don't talk about it. This should be so obvious.

There used to be way more turnover at EB, but I guess the recession has slowed things. It's way better when they don't recognize you.

[00christopherzh00]

Aug 24 at EB

Wii - Wario Smooth Move - $23.50

if anyone could find it, its 9.99 at BBV

[arty316]

I dint do the T3G1F I did 38.83 for batman and then 11.24 to pre-order Halo ODST. Which is equal to 50.13

you should have trade 3 for halo and 13.00 +20% and pay the diff in $ it would have been more bang for your buck, so to speak

you only had the two 13.00 games bumped to 19.50 instead of 23.33
you still owe 57.76 for halo and could have gotten both for 27.00 + the games you traded

batman 40.00 -13 = 27 youd pay in cash/cred
the other 3 games for halo = 69.99 paid off owe nothing

In addition to that, ODST is a gaming guarantee so it could have been free essentially for a week too.

[baconape]

Need some help from a knowledge member or ex/current EB employee.

Did a trade 3 for Batman last week, cause I was told it was the only game I could do it for, so I Preprdered it using the T3G1F. I found out about the 20% after, so I preordered it again using 2 titles. I went in and asked to switch my pre-order and the EB employee said he couldnt do it, his hands were tied by the system. Basically I only have $38 in credit because they can't refund my games and redo the trade in.

Anyone know a way to do this? Don't really want to lose out on $31 of credit, or a preorder of a different game.

dude, just go in and to pick up the pre-order say you changed you mind and no longer want it say your allergic to latex and cannot possibly play at batman game, it was a birthday gift for your kid brother and you didnt realize it was so bloody or sexy, whatever and ask to put the $ on a diff perorder
they cannot deny you a return for the trade 3 if you dont pick it up and if they say no ask for the trade credit on edge card.

[arty316]

Need some help from a knowledge member or ex/current EB employee.

Did a trade 3 for Batman last week, cause I was told it was the only game I could do it for, so I Preprdered it using the T3G1F. I found out about the 20% after, so I preordered it again using 2 titles. I went in and asked to switch my pre-order and the EB employee said he couldnt do it, his hands were tied by the system. Basically I only have $38 in credit because they can't refund my games and redo the trade in.

Anyone know a way to do this? Don't really want to lose out on $31 of credit, or a preorder of a different game.

That doesnt make sense. You should be able to switch your preorder to something different. It's impossible the system is restricting him. I did a t3f1 for a game and I promptly switched it to something else without any problem.
Also, Your bill should actually have 69.99 listed on it (which is in the system as well) so if you bring that in they should give you credit for the difference since the special price is 38.xx.

[cyphon]

That doesnt make sense. You should be able to switch your preorder to something different. It's impossible the system is restricting him. I did a t3f1 for a game and I promptly switched it to something else without any problem.
Also, Your bill should actually have 69.99 listed on it (which is in the system as well) so if you bring that in they should give you credit for the difference since the special price is 38.xx.

So if I go in today, get my Batman in my hands, I can say "I'd rather just pay cash for this, and use the pre-order credit towards Marvel Ultimate Alliance instead"? Cuz I'm in the same boat, I don't want to leave $30 on the table if I can avoid it.

[United11]

That doesnt make sense. You should be able to switch your preorder to something different. It's impossible the system is restricting him. I did a t3f1 for a game and I promptly switched it to something else without any problem.
Also, Your bill should actually have 69.99 listed on it (which is in the system as well) so if you bring that in they should give you credit for the difference since the special price is 38.xx.

It was right when the $38.XX promo price came through in a memo, so the guy filled out the preorder for $38.xx, and marked all 3 games to value of $13.33 each on the trade.

When I went in yesterday, they said I could change, but I would only get the $38.xx in credit, even though they know I used the trade 3. He said he could void the transaction, but there is no way to then bump the $38.xx credit up to $69.99.

[baconape]

So if I go in today, get my Batman in my hands, I can say "I'd rather just pay cash for this, and use the pre-order credit towards Marvel Ultimate Alliance instead"? Cuz I'm in the same boat, I don't want to leave $30 on the table if I can avoid it.

should be able to. since wallymart got everyone to drop the $ on batass eb has to adjust the price on pre-orders.

from what i was told - you have to pick it up today at eb to get it for the
38.$ though so put on your pants and go

[cyphon]

should be able to. since wallymart got everyone to drop the $ on batass eb has to adjust the price on pre-orders.

from what i was told - you have to pick it up today at eb to get it for the
38.$ though so put on your pants and go

I'll be on my way after work. No matter what happens, I'm getting the game today. Ideally, I'd like to get store credit towards something else, but I'd take this switch.

[Acid_]

dude, just go in and to pick up the pre-order say you changed you mind and no longer want it say your allergic to latex and cannot possibly play at batman game, it was a birthday gift for your kid brother and you didnt realize it was so bloody or sexy, whatever and ask to put the $ on a diff perorder
they cannot deny you a return for the trade 3 if you dont pick it up and if they say no ask for the trade credit on edge card.

Playing the too violent - sexy card is a great idea. EB wouldn't want to go near that.

That doesnt make sense. You should be able to switch your preorder to something different. It's impossible the system is restricting him. I did a t3f1 for a game and I promptly switched it to something else without any problem.
Also, Your bill should actually have 69.99 listed on it (which is in the system as well) so if you bring that in they should give you credit for the difference since the special price is 38.xx.

EB clerks make no sense. I go to one EB and pick any game to do the T3G1F from a big sign above the till then I go to another EB and the 3 clerks are as dumb as bowling pins telling me that I could only preorder Batman. There's nothing you can do, except not go there.

[RPfriend]

I'm not sure about the EB trades for others, but they always copy my info from my driver's license. Only once I had a guy ask me to fill it out and I'll give you one guess at the quality of hand writing I gave him.

They have your info. Some on the trade receipt and some in the computer. With a little work they can piece together your recent activity. I outlined a couple of ways a few pages ago.

They can also refuse to deal with anyone. So if they don't like the way you trade they can blacklist you.




LMFAO I'm with you brother.


Had similar experience on the weekend. Got rejected from doing T3 deal when the csr said i traded the same game (Logan Shadow) as yesterday. I said it's a different day and there's no restrictions on how many copies of the same game i can trade as long as it's not same transaction.

He said no, and they have the rights not to honor the offer for abuser.

I didn't bother arguing with him, so I guess i'll just move onto to the next EB with my copy of LG.

[blahblehblah]

Had similar experience on the weekend. Got rejected from doing T3 deal when the csr said i traded the same game (Logan Shadow) as yesterday. I said it's a different day and there's no restrictions on how many copies of the same game i can trade as long as it's not same transaction.

He said no, and they have the rights not to honor the offer for abuser.

I didn't bother arguing with him, so I guess i'll just move onto to the next EB with my copy of LG.

*sigh* i swear people need to smarten up here doing these kinds of things and expecting they can get away with it. I strongly discourage people to visit the same EB store (especially two days in a row) unless you are absolutely certain you will not be dealing with the same CSR.

[dpwg]

Just got back from EB

Prince of Persia (PS3) = $14.75

[Acid_]

Had similar experience on the weekend. Got rejected from doing T3 deal when the csr said i traded the same game (Logan Shadow) as yesterday. I said it's a different day and there's no restrictions on how many copies of the same game i can trade as long as it's not same transaction.

He said no, and they have the rights not to honor the offer for abuser.

I didn't bother arguing with him, so I guess i'll just move onto to the next EB with my copy of LG.

I love that, they're calling us abusers. I mean really. It's not like we're filling up on free samples at Costco. We're trading games where they set the rates and they turn around and sell for a profit.

Like others have said the only reason I go to EB is for a deal. The trade 3 deals, to buy some cheap used games etc.

If they're going to plug up the deals and treat us poorly we're probably going to get a hate-on for them. Do they think we go there for the great store layout, fun lineups and chit chat with EB employees who know less about games than we do?

I'd love to see some guy who has no idea about buying games to trade, get accused of buying games that he really took from his own library, and then melt down on an EB manager.

[Squeeky]

Future Shop NHL 09 PS3 $8.40

[zoro69]

*sigh* i swear people need to smarten up here doing these kinds of things and expecting they can get away with it. I strongly discourage people to visit the same EB store (especially two days in a row) unless you are absolutely certain you will not be dealing with the same CSR.


We've got people on this site who brag, day after day after day, of scamming eb by doing trade promos for the sole purpose of returning multiple copies. We can no longer expect smart people, especially on game threads. Its bad enough the no life losers are running the scam, but you'd think they'd have the brains to at least keep quiet about it (if only for the worry they'll lose their own ability to do it). No surprise to see reports Eb is getting wise to the abuse, hopefully they'll boot the return abusers.

[dtp11]

i love that, they're calling us abusers. I mean really. It's not like we're filling up on free samples at costco. We're trading games where they set the rates and they turn around and sell for a profit.+1

like others have said the only reason i go to eb is for a deal. The trade 3 deals, to buy some cheap used games etc.

If they're going to plug up the deals and treat us poorly we're probably going to get a hate-on for them. Do they think we go there for the great store layout, fun lineups and chit chat with eb employees who know less about games than we do?+2

i'd love to see some guy who has no idea about buying games to trade, get accused of buying games that he really took from his own library, and then melt down on an eb manager.+3 million

[got_it_4_cheap]

XBOX LIVE Arcade Unplugged 3.75

[thechosenone]

Where? Thanks.

XBOX LIVE Arcade Unplugged 3.75

[mahjongmaniac]

NOTICE: I went to EB at Lougheed Mall in Burnaby, BC, and today they again warned me that they are not accepting games that were purchased specifically for trade in (they told me this on Thursday). None of my games were sealed or price tagged, all unmarked. I think Logan's Shadow gave it away since there's a Walmart in the same mall. The associate claimed that they are now "tracking all games that are traded in". I have no idea if that is an empty threat or if they actually have a computerized or hand written tracking system in place at all EB's or this specific location.

maybe that store in particular, but it doesn't seem to be the case that EBG HO is doing this...

WM's $10 dump bin games have $8+ TIV and some of those titles have yet to drop... and that's for a good 2+ wks now

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A faster way would be to flag certain people. They can easily look them up in the computer to see how many preorders they have. If they have a lot keep going. Then just go through the last week or two of receipts to see what else they've traded in.

the easiest way to look up would be via ph.#

but EBG staff digging up receipts that are 1-2 wks old? i can't see that happening if they won't even bother to read their daily updates on new/upcoming sales and promos

perhaps if it was the store mgr...

[mahjongmaniac]

But honestly though.. One person said it on here.. and I think everyone would agree.. they have promotions to attract people. It doesn't matter how much you paid for the game, if it meets the criteria of their promo, then they shouldn't deny it right? Why does it matter if you trade in 3 copies or 6 copies of a certain game? If you can prove you didn't steal it then its legit. Im kinda hating the fact that their being really uptight. I just did my first good trade for RB2. I just hate how things are going....

End Rant

while i agree w/ you that it's none of their nosy biz "where" we got it f/, as long as it's not stolen, BBV/EBG considers trading duplicate titles as "abusing" store/company policy or the trading system...

[jasperException]

Where? Thanks.

He's just stating that the trade-in value of XBOX360 Live Unplugged is $3.75. Not where you can get that game for that price. This thread is about trade-in value of games.

[smuPoker]

He's just stating that the trade-in value of XBOX360 Live Unplugged is $3.75. Not where you can get that game for that price. This thread is about trade-in value of games.

He wants to know what store it tivs for $3.75 at.

[arty316]

We've got people on this site who brag, day after day after day, of scamming eb by doing trade promos for the sole purpose of returning multiple copies. We can no longer expect smart people, especially on game threads. Its bad enough the no life losers are running the scam, but you'd think they'd have the brains to at least keep quiet about it (if only for the worry they'll lose their own ability to do it). No surprise to see reports Eb is getting wise to the abuse, hopefully they'll boot the return abusers.

I think you really have to be lucky with the CSR. I admit I go to the same EB all the time because it is close to my work and I do have a friendly conversation with the CSRs. Also, I have about 6 preorders right now and was not hassled at all during those 5-6 weeks I kept on coming in. They were even suggesting the games for me to take based on the gaming guarantees. But I did however vary the games I was bringing in. I think I only brought 1 game in twice for a t3f1 and it was Star Trek Legacy which is pretty rare to begin with. Some of my trades actually also came from my own collection from past bargains and I also brought a few games here and there with higher TIVS - Resident Evil 5, Virtua Tennis 2009, Uncharted (at the time) - basically games I wasnt playing anymore. I also didnt just come in and make a trade and leave, I browsed the store and on more than a few occasions bought some used games. Other days, I visited just to browse.

You shouldnt go in every time, go straight to the counter, say let's do a t3f1, pick your preorder (possibly from a list you know by heart) and leave. I think it's better to look like a loyal customer even if thats not your intention.

[TheGamer2400]

Traded these titles yesterday at EB:

FIFA 09 (360) - $19.50
Ninja Gaiden II (360) - $9.50
Fallout 3 (360) - $39.50
Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - $34.50

Curious has anybody tried pre-ordering NBA 2K10: Anniversary Edition? I'm surprised it wasn't in their system yet as there is a listing for it on the Ebgames.com site.

[baconape]

we should make tivs.ca so you have to logon to veiw it as well as the hot deal secton. we are getting the 5hit eye from eb and bbv, we would be more under the radar if there wasnt so many lurkers taking the free info we share with each other and dont contribute.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Where? Thanks.

oops :o

XBOX LIVE Arcade Unplugged 3.75 @ EB

[baconape]

oops :o

XBOX LIVE Arcade Unplugged 3.75 @ EB

bbv will give you 10.00 - i did it yesterday

[thechosenone]

Exactly and thanks for your reply.

He wants to know what store it tivs for $3.75 at.

oops :o

XBOX LIVE Arcade Unplugged 3.75 @ EB

[dtp11]

we should make tivs.ca so you have to logon to veiw it as well as the hot deal secton. we are getting the 5hit eye from eb and bbv, we would be more under the radar if there wasnt so many lurkers taking the free info we share with each other and dont contribute.Agreed. But then people would probably just sign up and still not contribute.

I wish people wouldn't talk about it to CSR's... it's common sense not to.

[Acid_]

the easiest way to look up would be via ph.#

but EBG staff digging up receipts that are 1-2 wks old? i can't see that happening if they won't even bother to read their daily updates on new/upcoming sales and promos

perhaps if it was the store mgr...

Yeah, the point is that just because the info isn't all in one database when you leave the store, it doesn't mean that they can't easily compile it.

If the manager is motivated, he'll make sure it gets done.


we should make tivs.ca so you have to logon to veiw it as well as the hot deal secton. we are getting the 5hit eye from eb and bbv, we would be more under the radar if there wasnt so many lurkers taking the free info we share with each other and dont contribute.

+1

Completely agree. Not only are we showing our cards, we're potentially showing the cards of one retailer to another.

[Cheap-ass123]

EVEN if you get ban from EB games for trading in too much (which make no sense)

you can always just tell a friend/brother/sister/gf/mom/ whoever
and do the trade for you

they can't stop anyone from trading anyway

easy

[danzerino]

Forgot to tell you guys this when I went there the CSR told another CSR that some guy came in at 9 o'clock with 18 games and pre-ordered 6 games at once LOL

[blahblehblah]

EVEN if you get ban from EB games for trading in too much (which make no sense)

you can always just tell a friend/brother/sister/gf/mom/ whoever
and do the trade for you

they can't stop anyone from trading anyway

easy

True but the easier way is to be smart, stay under the radar so you don't get banned or blacklisted. From alot of the posts i see, alot of people don't give a damn really and are ruining this for others as well as themselves. Its kinda sad >:(

[Acid_]

EVEN if you get ban from EB games for trading in too much (which make no sense)

you can always just tell a friend/brother/sister/gf/mom/ whoever
and do the trade for you

they can't stop anyone from trading anyway

easy

This isn't as good an option as it appears. I've thought of it before.

Some of the issues:


Some decisions need to be made at the till and there's only so much prep you can give someone. Everything from what to do if the TIVs are different than you thought to which games you can preorder. "I couldn't get Halo so I got Pokemon."

Who''s mom is going to be able to do this? Girlfriends and Wives will only have so much tolerance. They're going to feel stupid. Picture your mom or wife saying "Why again do you want me to do this and not yourself?"

They have to pick the game up too - within a couple of days. Now you have to nag them.




You could do it for 1 or 2 preorders after that it wouldn't be worth bugging them to do it.

[TYG3R]

Curious has anybody tried pre-ordering NBA 2K10: Anniversary Edition? I'm surprised it wasn't in their system yet as there is a listing for it on the Ebgames.com site.

I think I read that anniversary edition with the locker, etc. is only being officially released in the states.

[Lone_Prodigy]

We've got people on this site who brag, day after day after day, of scamming eb by doing trade promos for the sole purpose of returning multiple copies. We can no longer expect smart people, especially on game threads. Its bad enough the no life losers are running the scam, but you'd think they'd have the brains to at least keep quiet about it (if only for the worry they'll lose their own ability to do it). No surprise to see reports Eb is getting wise to the abuse, hopefully they'll boot the return abusers.

That's assuming of course that the braggers are actually telling the truth. Some EB's are so hard-line they'll refuse T3's due to "abuse" yet others have no problems accepting 20 pre-orders of Wolfenstein from someone else? Then again some CSR's are really clueless.

[United11]

It was right when the $38.XX promo price came through in a memo, so the guy filled out the preorder for $38.xx, and marked all 3 games to value of $13.33 each on the trade.

When I went in yesterday, they said I could change, but I would only get the $38.xx in credit, even though they know I used the trade 3. He said he could void the transaction, but there is no way to then bump the $38.xx credit up to $69.99.

Well, all's well that ends well, when I went to pick up my Batman, the clerk said right away that they fixed the problem, and switched the preorder to COD MW2.

Noticed at the store that they have a printed off sign that says they are trading Batman for 2 qualifying games now. Before you had to trade in 2 games that would add up to the $38.xx with the 20% bonus, and now it just has to be 2 qualifying $8+ tiv games. Not bad!

Off to pick up the copy of Batman I actual want.

[neksus]

we should make tivs.ca so you have to logon to veiw it as well as the hot deal secton. we are getting the 5hit eye from eb and bbv, we would be more under the radar if there wasnt so many lurkers taking the free info we share with each other and dont contribute.

How hard is it to register? :razz:

Well, all's well that ends well, when I went to pick up my Batman, the clerk said right away that they fixed the problem, and switched the preorder to COD MW2.

Noticed at the store that they have a printed off sign that says they are trading Batman for 2 qualifying games now. Before you had to trade in 2 games that would add up to the $38.xx with the 20% bonus, and now it just has to be 2 qualifying $8+ tiv games. Not bad!

Off to pick up the copy of Batman I actual want.

T3g1 = better bang for buck than T2, considering it's probably only going to be T2 until it goes back up in price.

[TheGamer2400]

I think I read that anniversary edition with the locker, etc. is only being officially released in the states.

Oh damn, I really want this version of the game. Could you please provide a link on where you read it?

[jokadeska]

aug 23, 2009 @ EB

NFS: Undercover (360) - $25.50
NFS: Pro St (360) - $5.75
Forza 2 (360) - $5.75

[zango]

no stores give cash. only credits

Actually entertainment overload across from the pen centre gives cash, but slightly less than store credit. thats why i was wondering.

[TheGamer2400]

Oh damn, I really want this version of the game. Could you please provide a link on where you read it?

Nevermind. I googled it and suprising there was a thread about it here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764172&page=5)

I guess I'll have to buy it from EBgames.com then.

[United11]

T3g1 = better bang for buck than T2, considering it's probably only going to be T2 until it goes back up in price.

Correct, it is today and tomorrow only, but I'm saying it was a better deal than the 20% bonus on trade ins.

I preordered with a copy of Tenchu and a copy of Assasin's Creed - PS3. Tenchu hd a TIV of $20 and Assassins had a TIV of $15. I got $42 with the 20% bonus, but now you could get 2 lower $8 trade in game and get the game for free.

[United11]

I forgot to post, Socom for PS3 has TIV of $8 as of about an hour ago.

[Wick98]

I just got back from EB. I asked the CSR if I should just switch my Batman pre-order to Need For Speed to avoid losing money. He recommended cancelling it and putting the credit onto NFS, so I did that. He also confirmed that Shift is guaranteed.

Afterwards, I bought Batman separately for $43 and change.

I'm tempted to go out tomorrow to try to straight trade Street Fighter 4 for Batman using the 20% promo, then just selling it to a friend for $43 so I can get cash back for SF because I never play it.

[jlo mein]

Traded in today at EB Games:
X360 Dead Space $13
Wii Marvel Ultimate Alliance $20
Wii Tenchu Shadow Assassins $19

Done at Brentwood Mall, Burnaby, BC. Tried to preorder CoD: MW2 but was told it didn't qualify for T3G1. Got NFS Shift instead, and the CSR added that I would not be allowed to change my preorder at any time. Sounds ******** considering I could:

1)not pick up the preorder and I would get credit back
2)pick up the preorder and return it sealed for full credit
3) use the gaming guarantee to return NFS Shift used within 7 days of release date

[salabanzi]

tivs for xbox 360 games at ebgames:

assassin's creed: $13.25
gta4: $20.50
bioshock: $13.50
mass effect: $10.50

[P0rkchop]

Well, all's well that ends well, when I went to pick up my Batman, the clerk said right away that they fixed the problem, and switched the preorder to COD MW2.

Noticed at the store that they have a printed off sign that says they are trading Batman for 2 qualifying games now. Before you had to trade in 2 games that would add up to the $38.xx with the 20% bonus, and now it just has to be 2 qualifying $8+ tiv games. Not bad!

Off to pick up the copy of Batman I actual want.

That is nuts they will let you switch the pre-order to CoD and not let me order it all :O

[cashinstinct]

I forgot to post, Socom for PS3 has TIV of $8 as of about an hour ago.

I never believed that game would go back to $8 at EB... traded it a long time ago at BBV for $10, sometimes you have to lose!

[danzerino]

I never believed that game would go back to $8 at EB... traded it a long time ago at BBV for $10, sometimes you have to lose!

I got 12.96 for it today

[Pro]

Aug. 25/09
EB games
NHL 09 X360 - $8

better move your copy now if you want to take advantage of T3G1F

[Stetson717]

Some weird trade in values today at EB Games:

PGR4 - 360 $10.25
Star Trek Legacy - 360 $10.25
Armored Core 4 - 360 $11
Bionic Commando - 360 $28.50
Tenchu Shadow Assassins - Wii $19

[Longobongo]

EB today:

Guitar Hero 3 (360) - $4.50

Looks like they dropped a lot of titles 0.25-0.50 less to remove the borderline $8 games from T3G1

[gatorb6]

FS today:

COD4 Modern Warfare (360) - $37

Can't believe it's still that high!

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't understand why EB would blacklist people who pre-order a lot using "trade 3" or use the same games for trade-ins. What's the difference between one person trades in 4 copies of the same game or 4 different people trading in a copy of that same game?

course there's a diff. ... 1 person trading 4 copies of same game = "abuser"

but yes, it makes no diff. to EBG in that they end up w/ 4 used copies

EB still gets 4 of that game and they still turn around and sell them for more than $23.33! If they aren't selling that game for more than $23.33, then that's their problem!

not quite always the case

in the past i've traded $8 TIV (borderline qualifying) games only to see the yellow sticker PPed tags spit out of the machine showing $20

wouldn't be surprised to see the same today

they do however, try to sell most traded games for 100%+ profit (based on the TIV)


EB profits out of it, regardless. So how about instead of "cracking down" on people who buy games to trade in, they start cracking down on themselves for offering more than $8 for games that are $10 at Walmart?

i'm sure they already are doing so =P


Some (most EB) employees/managers do take their jobs WAY too seriously.

+1 on that


I overheard an EB employee telling some guy that there was one person who traveled to about 20 different EB's across the GTA and beyond who got blacklisted because he was trying to pick up as many PSP's, DS's, and 360's as possible by doing the trade 3/4 get it free... for some reason I immediately thought of klepto/hdken/balonis!

HDKen... i almost forgot about that guy who raided RP's for a truckload of 2/40 games... -_-

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I believe the problem with EB is they believe a large part of their customer base are brain dead slugs. They really do not think most people have the time to check out sites like redflags or tivs to find the best possible deal.

well, the avg. mom & pop prbly doesn't know about RFD =P


I remember telling a csr about tivs a few weeks back and he found it hard to believe it existed.

heh, well before tivs.ca, there was the wiki pg...

[mahjongmaniac]

oh well, i enjoyed poking fun at him to. but kinda silly bragging about criminal acts, sure the eb games bbv stock market we all play is fun.we bend the rules and policies buy dont break them.

i guess i only have grappos to poke fun at now.

don't forget there's Mrs. kleptos (i.e. balonis :razz: )

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I'll have to question this, how can EB keep track of your trades exactly? When I trade in games, I'm asked to write in information, I could put any name beside it (I know not all locations do this, but many I've been to do it as well), and they don't key that information into a databse, it's there only in the event stolen goods are requested.

they may not have a DB to keep the info, but it won't be hard to look back at the physical receipts to keep track of who traded games multiples times and are coming back freq.'ly for these "deals"
(esp. for those who have like 10+ pre-orders at a certain store)

[Nothing_man13]

Some weird values today at EB
L4D 29.75
Fallout 3 360 39.50

[mahjongmaniac]

no stores give cash. only credits

well, FTR, microplay is one

then there's always pawn shops or "cash converters"


FWIW, i've heard (on here) that *some* EBG stores give cash, that is, if it's located by a microplay or other cash-for-games game shops...
obviously must be for competition reasons

[Captain Snazzypants]

Tried to preorder CoD: MW2 but was told it didn't qualify for T3G1. Got NFS Shift instead, and the CSR added that I would not be allowed to change my preorder at any time. Sounds ******** considering I could:

1)not pick up the preorder and I would get credit back
2)pick up the preorder and return it sealed for full credit
3) use the gaming guarantee to return NFS Shift used within 7 days of release date

Yeah, I often wonder if they don't feel a bit silly afterwards when they say things like that that don't make any sense. Since it doesn't happen across the board, it doesn't seem to be 'the company line' or anything - just one CSR's ignorance in the face of reason...

[BUFFAR]

Call of Duty (wii) again for $35 + 20% extra credit towards new Batman at EB. :D
Got remaining balance of $3.xx something towards my Edge Card.

Good luck looking for used copy of CoD3 wii tho.

[stand_1998]

Aug 25:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) - $29.00 @ EBGames

[Captain Snazzypants]

For PS3 at BBV

Madden 10 - $42 (dropped)
Batman: AA - $42 (day 1)

[steph0105]

Does anyone know if EB does a trade 3 for 1 for WWE smackdown vs Raw 2010?

I ask someone there today and he say i dont think so, and start to serve somebody else.
He did not even check the damn computer:mad:

[dtrader69]

Does anyone know if EB does a trade 3 for 1 for WWE smackdown vs Raw 2010?

I ask someone there today and he say i dont think so, and start to serve somebody else.
He did not even check the damn computer:mad:

yes, it is part of the august t3g1f list....

[United11]

Does anyone know if EB does a trade 3 for 1 for WWE smackdown vs Raw 2010?

I ask someone there today and he say i dont think so, and start to serve somebody else.
He did not even check the damn computer:mad:

I think it will always depend on which store you go to. Some stores will only do the deal for the most recent releases, or a title coming out in the next week or so, while some others will allow you to preorder pretty much anything they have a sku for.

Really hard to say what the company wide list actually has on it. But when in doubt, preorder a game with a gaming guarantee, pick up the game, then use the guarantee to preorder WWE....at that point you are getting cold hared credit back, so you can preorder anything with the in store credit.

[P0rkchop]

Does anyone know what price EB Games sells used hard drives for the Xbox 360? Anyone else ever seen the special edition halo 3 HDD there?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Does anyone know if EB does a trade 3 for 1 for WWE smackdown vs Raw 2010?

I ask someone there today and he say i dont think so, and start to serve somebody else.
He did not even check the damn computer:mad:

And you let them get away with that? That's a BS answer and shoddy service, of course we all too often see the other extreme which is a definitive answer based on no knowledge at all... :confused:

[Acid_]

Does anyone know what price EB Games sells used hard drives for the Xbox 360? Anyone else ever seen the special edition halo 3 HDD there?

I asked about the 120 gig last week and it was something like $154. Still way too high in my opinion. Even with game guarantee EB credit I didn't want to get it at that price. There have been rumblings about larger drives like 1 TB so I'm going to wait.

[AchtungAl]

TIV at EB as of August 25

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) - $8.25
Project Gotham Racing 4 (360) - $11 (if I recall correctly, definitely >$8)
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii) - $19

PGR 4 was $7.99 used at BBV.

[Acid_]

Traded in today at EB Games:
X360 Dead Space $13
Wii Marvel Ultimate Alliance $20
Wii Tenchu Shadow Assassins $19

Done at Brentwood Mall, Burnaby, BC. Tried to preorder CoD: MW2 but was told it didn't qualify for T3G1. Got NFS Shift instead, and the CSR added that I would not be allowed to change my preorder at any time. Sounds ******** considering I could:

1)not pick up the preorder and I would get credit back
2)pick up the preorder and return it sealed for full credit
3) use the gaming guarantee to return NFS Shift used within 7 days of release date

Was the CSR a tallish blonde guy. He definitely takes his job seriously.

I could respect EB if it wasn't so darn inconsistent. I had a clerk at the same EB tell me a week and a half ago that I could do a trade 3 and then wait for one of those preorder any game weekends and then switch the preorder. If they had solid rules, fine I'll follow them, but they always have these deals where it's like a chess game to see how you can play the deals to get the most out of it.

This guard won't let you in the door, but the next one might.

[got_it_4_cheap]

TIV at EB as of August 25

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) - $8.25
Project Gotham Racing 4 (360) - $11 (if I recall correctly, definitely >$8)
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii) - $19

PGR 4 was $7.99 used at BBV.

i have a feeling tenchu's tiv is gonna drop real fast since so many people are trading it in in the last few days :o

[mdc3000]

I bought 2 copies of Tenchu that I'll be trading in tomorrow first thing ;)

[got_it_4_cheap]

I bought 2 copies of Tenchu that I'll be trading in tomorrow first thing ;)

for your sake, hope tiv doesn't drop to 7.75 :D

[mp3sn]

Batman: AA X360 TIV:

RV - $40.50
BBV - $42

[P0rkchop]

I asked about the 120 gig last week and it was something like $154. Still way too high in my opinion. Even with game guarantee EB credit I didn't want to get it at that price. There have been rumblings about larger drives like 1 TB so I'm going to wait.

That is more than the console lol =X

I'm going to call a few and see if I can get the 20 gig Halo HDD to go with my console. At 20 gigs it is probably more reasonable in cost.

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone know if EB does a trade 3 for 1 for WWE smackdown vs Raw 2010?

I ask someone there today and he say i dont think so, and start to serve somebody else.
He did not even check the damn computer:mad:

they don't check their computer for whether or not it's a T3GIF title... they can only check stock, price and SKU (if it's in system, for pre-orders)

you'd have to ask them to check their promo emails/memos in their binder

[dergz]

I've been to the BBV and RP in Richmond, BC and so far, i'm having a hard time finding a lot of "quality" game for trade-in's. most used games there are sold for $25-30 with some $30+. Which is the best place to look for the $10 to $15 range used games in Metro Van for EB t3g1f? any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks~

[turtle-r]

Stuntman: Ignition $6.50 (PS3)

tiv at EB as of yesterday.

[jlo mein]

in the past i've traded $8 TIV (borderline qualifying) games only to see the yellow sticker PPed tags spit out of the machine showing $20


Keep in mind that even if you are getting $23.33 credit for the game (T3G1) and they turn around and sell it for only $20, they may still make a profit. The $23.33 credit you get is going towards store product that has some sort of profit margin.


they may not have a DB to keep the info, but it won't be hard to look back at the physical receipts to keep track of who traded games multiples times and are coming back freq.'ly for these "deals"
(esp. for those who have like 10+ pre-orders at a certain store)

I can confirm that CSRs can easily see how many preorders you have which could show them a pattern if you're currently there to trade in games. Each time you preorder, the computer pulls up a list of all other preorders you have at the store. Also, when your preorder is set aside on release day, it has a printed order receipt on it that also shows all other preorders you have.

Was the CSR (at Brentwood Mall, Burnaby, BC) a tallish blonde guy. He definitely takes his job seriously.


No it was an average height white girl with glasses. She didn't look very happy when I was trading in Tenchu, I guess she's seen it a lot lately and knows what's up.

[jonno]

Fallout 3 - x360 - $39.50

[baconape]

my wife would laugh at me if i asked her to go in and trade games for me.
shed say if you got a better job you could afford to buy games and not play the eb stock market.

[trixR4kids]

hopefully eb games has some batman left around my area, going to be trading in 2 for it

[shagg_187]

Traded in the following games for the following trade-in value:

EB Games:

The Simpsons (360): 9.50
NHL 09 (PS3): 8.25
MGS4 (PS3): 17.50

[teknix]

EB / Aug 26

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - $14.50

[anton204]

Whats with the new EB tivs, I guess they are no longer rounded to the nearest dollar?

Armored Core for Answer PS3 dropped to $7.75 at EB

Argh... damn turd dropped before I could trade it in!

[baconape]

Keep in mind that even if you are getting $23.33 credit for the game (T3G1) and they turn around and sell it for only $20, they may still make a profit. The $23.33 credit you get is going towards store product that has some sort of profit margin.


they sell lets say two of the 8+ games for 19.99 and the third for 14.99
= 54.97 . they give you 69.99 for a game they buy from manufacturer for maybe 30.00 = 39.00 in profit from the pre-order and they still have the three games to sell

and then give you 69.00 back from gg so you can still only buy in store products. of couse they make $

[blahblehblah]

my wife would laugh at me if i asked her to go in and trade games for me.
shed say if you got a better job you could afford to buy games and not play the eb stock market.

So by your wife's logic, if you become rich, then you should just pay full price for everything because you can? I would say your wife has alot to learn herself but then again we all know what the outcome is when the husband argues with the wife :lol:

[kwijibo]

they sell lets say two of the 8+ games for 19.99 and the third for 14.99
= 54.97 . they give you 69.99 for a game they buy from manufacturer for maybe 30.00 = 39.00 in profit from the pre-order and they still have the three games to sell

and then give you 69.00 back from gg so you can still only buy in store products. of couse they make $

The profit margin on new games isn't that large (they pay more than $30).

However, it's the odd $8+ game that sells for $15/$20. When I worked there, on a bored day I checked how many $15 games traded in for $8+ and there was 4 in the whole system. Most $8+ games sell for 25-40. You also have to consider that not everybody is as on top of things as RFD'ers and will trade in $15TIV games that will sell for $50-ish.

[zoro69]

Their annual reports are there for anyone to read, which will end the ridiculous notion that they get huge margins on new games. Not sure why there is always so much speculation when it is public info right there. find the part where they break down their margin on new/used/hardware/other

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-reportsannual

they couldn't stay in business with new games only with the margin so small. There would be a lot more game stores around if stores could get new games for $30.


A lot of these 3 for 1 games are being put on the shelf at 24.99. Most people would get 10% off, so best case scenario is they get the same cash price $69.99 for the new game they traded as if they just sold the new game for cash.

But we know they'll have to discount many of these games to ever sell them...some of them a lot, (eg logans shadow when walmart still has piles at $10 in the bin while copies stack up at eb)

For sure some of these deals will be losers to them, hence why they are concerned about people really working the deal with piles of copies, and why the "no dealers" appears on every promo ad with the potential for other stores to gain an advantage at their expense.

For the lazy people, they get an average gross margin on new games of 20.9%, or $15 on a $70 game. Its probably a little higher then that on new releases and lower on the rest. Compared to 48% on used, and 6% on hardware. Be sure to thank the mom with kids in there giving them stacks of games for the regular tiv for making it possible to get the deals :)

[dark chaos]

Ok... where can I see the TIV for Last gen games(PS2). I couldnt find it on the site tivs.ca

[TT shopper]

I've been to the BBV and RP in Richmond, BC and so far, i'm having a hard time finding a lot of "quality" game for trade-in's. most used games there are sold for $25-30 with some $30+. Which is the best place to look for the $10 to $15 range used games in Metro Van for EB t3g1f? any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks~

I think it's pretty hard to find PP games in that price range, especially after the B2G1F @ BBV and T3G1F @ EB. The few locations of BBV I visited in the past week have almost nothing left (Surrey, New West and Van). The Price @ R+ are too high, most game discs have a lot of scratches on them and not in the original box/manual missing.

The BBV on Kingsway has a pretty good selection of games, at least the last time I checked about 3weeks ago. Games are in 19.99 to 29.99... I hadn't bought any since I was looking for games ~14.99. It might be a good olace to start.

[Haz]

The profit margin on new games isn't that large (they pay more than $30).

However, it's the odd $8+ game that sells for $15/$20. When I worked there, on a bored day I checked how many $15 games traded in for $8+ and there was 4 in the whole system. Most $8+ games sell for 25-40. You also have to consider that not everybody is as on top of things as RFD'ers and will trade in $15TIV games that will sell for $50-ish.When I worked at a game store, the profit was just $10 - $15 gross for games and $0.45 for systems (we lost money if the customer paid by credit card) so I suspect EB gets only slightly better margins.

Now, the gross profit obvious doesn't include incentives, promo money and other kickbacks that publishers / distributors may throw in.

[Captain Snazzypants]

So by your wife's logic, if you become rich, then you should just pay full price for everything because you can? I would say your wife has alot to learn herself but then again we all know what the outcome is when the husband argues with the wife :lol:

One of the best books out there on this subject is "The millionaire next door" which points out that most rich people don't look rich (and many who do appear that way are living on a fine line between swanky and dumpster-chic). People don't get rich by spending more than they need to, and many of them clip out coupons just like the rest of us...

In this case (and all others where the wife is involved), you just nod and pretend to agree - it's the path of peace :)

[blahblehblah]

Their annual reports are there for anyone to read, which will end the ridiculous notion that they get huge margins on new games. Not sure why there is always so much speculation when it is public info right there. find the part where they break down their margin on new/used/hardware/other

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-reportsannual

they couldn't stay in business with new games only with the margin so small. There would be a lot more game stores around if stores could get new games for $30.


A lot of these 3 for 1 games are being put on the shelf at 24.99. Most people would get 10% off, so best case scenario is they get the same cash price $69.99 for the new game they traded as if they just sold the new game for cash.

But we know they'll have to discount many of these games to ever sell them...some of them a lot, (eg logans shadow when walmart still has piles at $10 in the bin while copies stack up at eb)

For sure some of these deals will be losers to them, hence why they are concerned about people really working the deal with piles of copies, and why the "no dealers" appears on every promo ad with the potential for other stores to gain an advantage at their expense.

For the lazy people, they get an average gross margin on new games of 20.9%, or $15 on a $70 game. Its probably a little higher then that on new releases and lower on the rest. Compared to 48% on used, and 6% on hardware. Be sure to thank the mom with kids in there giving them stacks of games for the regular tiv for making it possible to get the deals :)

+1, their financials are the best way to get information on their profit margins for what they sell. Needless to say they make a killing on used games which is why they continue to offer the T3G1F promo. Only thing i was wondering what "Other" comprised of as that was their second best profit margin earner. I was logically assuming accessories and perhaps the disc protection they offer. Interesting :)

When I worked at a game store, the profit was just $10 - $15 gross for games and $0.45 for systems (we lost money if the customer paid by credit card) so I suspect EB gets only slightly better margins.

Now, the gross profit obvious doesn't include incentives, promo money and other kickbacks that publishers / distributors may throw in.

+1 on the kickbacks/promo money and incentives.. we can prob find out how much it is on their financials but im a bit too lazy to sift through it right now :lol:

[Akaz1976]

EA Sports FIFA 2009 - $21
- Date of trade: Called in today (Aug 26, 2009)
- Console version: XBOX 360
- Blockbuster Video (BBV)

[zoro69]

Interesting what a lot of these games we are using are selling for on ebgames.com , pgr4 14.99, cod2 12.99, DMC4 9.99! maybe some clue as to what wont be working for long.

[danzerino]

Interesting what a lot of these games we are using are selling for on ebgames.com , pgr4 14.99, cod2 12.99, DMC4 9.99! maybe some clue as to what wont be working for long.

ebgames.com is the US prices

[mahjongmaniac]

Keep in mind that even if you are getting $23.33 credit for the game (T3G1) and they turn around and sell it for only $20, they may still make a profit. The $23.33 credit you get is going towards store product that has some sort of profit margin.

i'm not saying they're not making a profit when selling a PPed game at $20 i'm just saying that some games resell PPed for $20 and not always >$23.33 (bumped up TIV)

and yes i'm aware that the new '"traded" product has some profit margin

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my wife would laugh at me if i asked her to go in and trade games for me.
shed say if you got a better job you could afford to buy games and not play the eb stock market.

did you tell her how much you "paid" for the new release game as compared to the MSRP?

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A lot of these 3 for 1 games are being put on the shelf at 24.99. Most people would get 10% off, so best case scenario is they get the same cash price $69.99 for the new game they traded as if they just sold the new game for cash.

^that's assuming most ppl have an Edge membership to qualify for 10% off used items... which i doubt

don't forget that sometimes if the vendors want a certain game to "move", they'll offer incentives (e.g. reimbursements) for the retailer to sell a game at a lower price (i suspect some of the GOTD doorcrasher deals were like that)

[Super strokey]

Traded in the following games for the following trade-in value:

EB Games:

The Simpsons (360): 9.50
NHL 09 (PS3): 8.25
MGS4 (PS3): 17.50

MGS 4 is still that high? Man i think i will trade in the 9 buck copy i got from EB and get a gamecube.

[neksus]

Armored Core for Answer PS3 dropped to $7.75 at EB

Argh... damn turd dropped before I could trade it in!

...
Armored Core for Answer has been $6 since like February. You got it confused with AC4 I think.

[smnc]

Rock Band : Unplugged $15 @ EB

[anton204]

...
Armored Core for Answer has been $6 since like February. You got it confused with AC4 I think.

The PS3 version was actually at $8 last thursday when I brought it in, the only prob is I didn't have a third title to do T3G1F at that time and then went camping on the weekend so had to hold it over the weekend... :mad:

[mp3sn]

SOCOM PS3 is $7 TIV @ ebg

[Coolers]

Don't know what these are worth separately, besides that they weren't good enough to trade in individually. However, they did qualify for the EBG >$8 promos:

Wii:
High School Musical: Sing It!
Super Swing Golf Season 2
NHL 2K9
Don King Boxing
SimCity Creator

PS3:
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

[jlo mein]

Is anyone else experiencing problems with the mobile version of tivs.ca ( www.tivs.ca/mobile/ )? I use it on my 3G iPhone, and last week it worked fine. This week, it will load, but the list of games is very small (10-15 games listed for each system). The mobile site is supposed to show all games that are over $8TIV in the last 30 days, but right now its only displaying a small amount, and all appear to be under $10TIV.

[chopchop330]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

[urs74]

Is anyone else experiencing problems with the mobile version of tivs.ca ( www.tivs.ca/mobile/ )? I use it on my 3G iPhone, and last week it worked fine. This week, it will load, but the list of games is very small (10-15 games listed for each system). The mobile site is supposed to show all games that are over $8TIV in the last 30 days, but right now its only displaying a small amount, and all appear to be under $10TIV.

Yeah did the same here I used it this afternoon and the list was short on the three consoles. When I went home and checked the regular site I could see titles missing that should of been on the mobile site.

[CSIFan29]

EB GAMES:
GRAW $0.50
Condemned: CO $4.75
Saint's Row $8.50? (Qualifies for T3 promo)
Rock Band $11.25
R6V2 $12.75
GHWT $17.00
GTA4 $20.50

Blockbuster
GHWT $24.00
GTA4 $12.50

[7Stryder7]

...
Armored Core for Answer has been $6 since like February. You got it confused with AC4 I think.

actually, i was able to trade in armored core: for answer at $8 TIV a month ago

[jlo mein]

Is anyone else experiencing problems with the mobile version of tivs.ca ( www.tivs.ca/mobile/ )? I use it on my 3G iPhone, and last week it worked fine. This week, it will load, but the list of games is very small (10-15 games listed for each system). The mobile site is supposed to show all games that are over $8TIV in the last 30 days, but right now its only displaying a small amount, and all appear to be under $10TIV.

Yeah did the same here I used it this afternoon and the list was short on the three consoles. When I went home and checked the regular site I could see titles missing that should of been on the mobile site.

Just now I also checked www.tivs.ca/print/ , and it has the same issue (only showing a small list of games) if you select only games that have >$8TIV at EB and updated in the past month. Perhaps this became broken after Neksus updated the website to allow .25/.50/.75 values this past week.

[AchtungAl]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

Batman AA is selling for $38.89 at EB until August 27. You could have traded just Prototype for it and paid the additional couple dollars. Instead they got Tiger Woods 10 from you as a bonus.

[blue_raptor]

Batman AA is selling for $38.89 at EB until August 27. You could have traded just Prototype for it and paid the additional couple dollars. Instead they got Tiger Woods 10 from you as a bonus.

Haha, yea that sucks, and i think the extra 20% on any trades towards arkham asylum offer is still on too, so prototype alone would have more than covered it, plus an extra $4-5 credit. Originally I had a T3G1F for batman but i switched that to dragon age origins last week, and did the Trade2 today instead.

Aug. 26/09
X360 - Dead Space - $13.50
PS3 - Elder Scrolls IV (Regular edition) - $13.50


Dead space i had from the FS sale way back for $10, and elder scrolls i bought from BBV for $20 cause it sucks and never has any $8+tiv games for under $20. Oh well, can't complain about Batman for $30. :)

[Tweed1483]

Traded Heavenly Sword for 35$ at ebgames today.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:cqcEwyFy9ECiVM:http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/picard-facepalm.jpg

[mahjongmaniac]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

errr... you're kiddin' right? :lol:

[dergz]

I think it's pretty hard to find PP games in that price range, especially after the B2G1F @ BBV and T3G1F @ EB. The few locations of BBV I visited in the past week have almost nothing left (Surrey, New West and Van). The Price @ R+ are too high, most game discs have a lot of scratches on them and not in the original box/manual missing.

The BBV on Kingsway has a pretty good selection of games, at least the last time I checked about 3weeks ago. Games are in 19.99 to 29.99... I hadn't bought any since I was looking for games ~14.99. It might be a good olace to start.

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely give that location a peek. also i might pay the queensborough walmart a visit after work to and check out if they have anything good there since i see a lot of ppl in rfd get their supplies from walmart.
Many thanks!

[Shijui]

EB Games
Infamous - $20

[neksus]

The PS3 version was actually at $8 last thursday when I brought it in, the only prob is I didn't have a third title to do T3G1F at that time and then went camping on the weekend so had to hold it over the weekend... :mad:

Thanks for reporting it earlier :razz:

[neksus]

Yeah did the same here I used it this afternoon and the list was short on the three consoles. When I went home and checked the regular site I could see titles missing that should of been on the mobile site.

Thanks guys, I'll look into it.

actually, i was able to trade in armored core: for answer at $8 TIV a month ago

You can't correct me if you guys fail to post your values!

EB GAMES:
GRAW $0.50
Condemned: CO $4.75
Saint's Row $8.50? (Qualifies for T3 promo)
Rock Band $11.25
R6V2 $12.75
GHWT $17.00
GTA4 $20.50

Blockbuster
GHWT $24.00
GTA4 $12.50

Which console?

Just now I also checked www.tivs.ca/print/ , and it has the same issue (only showing a small list of games) if you select only games that have >$8TIV at EB and updated in the past month. Perhaps this became broken after Neksus updated the website to allow .25/.50/.75 values this past week.

Very possible...I had to change some structural things to allow for that, so it gives me a good starting point!

[belowzeros]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25


wow I bet that CSR was just laughin his butt off after you left...what a jerk to do that to you.

[CSIFan29]

which console?

oops! 360.

[CSIFan29]

wow I bet that CSR was just laughin his butt off after you left...what a jerk to do that to you.

+1....glad the clerks at my store are my friends. :lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

Don't mean to pile on or anything, but you've been around here a while now (500+ posts) and you got "newbed" big time!! We may just have to ban you for committing RFD suicide like that... :confused:

$66.25 x 1.20 (20% boost) = 79.50 - 38.89 = 40.61 that you should have left over as EB credit (assuming you traded both in). Ouch! :!:>:(

In happier news, I picked up STFU (360) at RV for $14 and traded it in for $23.75 (28.50 after the promo bump) to get another copy of Batman:AA for $10 in store credit.

[SilentK!ller7]

Batman AA is 2$ at EB, FS, and BB.

[Squeeky]

Future Shop has dropped the TIV of NHL 09 on the PS3 to $8.40.

[ahsalloum]

Don't mean to pile on or anything, but you've been around here a while now (500+ posts) and you got "newbed" big time!! We may just have to ban you for committing RFD suicide like that... :confused:

$66.25 x 1.20 (20% boost) = 79.50 - 38.89 = 40.61 that you should have left over as EB credit (assuming you traded both in). Ouch! :!:>:(

In happier news, I picked up STFU (360) at RV for $14 and traded it in for $23.75 (28.50 after the promo bump) to get another copy of Batman:AA for $10 in store credit.

STFU? You mean SWFU? >_>

[AchtungAl]

Does anybody know the current TIV of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty for PS3 at EB? I thought I read it was above $8.

[cashinstinct]

Eb aug 26
mgs4 le PS3 17.50
syphon logan shadow psp 9.50

I did t2+ 20 for nhl 10. was told i will get $10 back if it becomes t2 +10

[neksus]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

[urs74]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

Good stuff neksus thanks for all your hard work!

[booyahchild01]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

Wow, it's been one year already!? Thanks for starting it up, man. It's helped me and many others out!

[danzerino]

question Can I trade in 2 copies of Tenchu for 2 different promos. I wanna trade one for a Batman AA and one for the T3G1F can I do that?

[cashinstinct]

EB Games
Infamous - $20

Ouch... Its in My baglog i hoped it would stay at +- 40...

[cashinstinct]

question Can I trade in 2 copies of Tenchu for 2 different promos. I wanna trade one for a Batman AA and one for the T3G1F can I do that?
Ymmv. Better to do at 2 diff locations. Stay under radar

[applenano]

just went to bbv and noticed on the used games they have numbers on the manual. does this matter when i trade it back to eb games.

[danzerino]

Ymmv. Better to do at 2 diff locations. Stay under radar

crap lol I traded in like15 games in past week at the same EB lol

[anton204]

just went to bbv and noticed on the used games they have numbers on the manual. does this matter when i trade it back to eb games.

IME they usually won't notice that. The disc is the more important item.

[cashinstinct]

just went to bbv and noticed on the used games they have numbers on the manual. does this matter when i trade it back to eb games.
ymmv. Typically does not mather as long you have the manual.

[anton204]

crap lol I traded in like15 games in past week at the same EB lol

U should be fine, but always good to keep to two or three locations. Good thing I pass by 3 EBs on the way home from work. I'm pretty much a regular at two of them. :D

[danzerino]

U should be fine, but always good to keep to two or three locations. Good thing I pass by 3 EBs on the way home from work. I'm pretty much a regular at two of them. :D

Well for me im like screwed there is only 1 eb next to my house 10 min ride and the next one is 25-30

[neksus]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

Just a bump to keep it on a page somebody will read!

[got_it_4_cheap]

Batman AA is 2$ at EB, FS, and BB.

burning hot tiv :lol:

[moonrider77]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

Would the mobile version be updated as well?

However, thanks again for all the hard works. :D

[Captain Snazzypants]

Batman AA is 2$ at EB, FS, and BB.

But $42 at BBV and IIRC $40 at RV. Always play the field :twisted:

STFU? You mean SWFU? >_>

How ironic - god I hated that game when I had it during the GG promo... :twisted::D

Ouch... Its in My baglog i hoped it would stay at +- 40...

As above, make sure you check with BBV and Rogers who advertise they will give $40 TIV for Infamous until Sep02, IIRC. It's in the promo flyer. And they have 30% off used games now with lots of good stock at some stores...

Ymmv. Better to do at 2 diff locations. Stay under radar

Good advice. You never want to burn those bridges :twisted:

[neksus]

Would the mobile version be updated as well?

However, thanks again for all the hard works. :D

If there's a bug then probably not, as I won't have time to get to it. I'm doing a few back end things, then off to bed, then away for the weekend, unfortunately.

[got_it_4_cheap]

crap lol I traded in like15 games in past week at the same EB lol

let see how long it takes you to get blacklisted :twisted::razz:

[cashinstinct]

Thanks captain for tip. i prefer eb credit but i will look around before trading. Most bbv in mtl do not take trades and no Rogers... Will look at fs when i Will be done... I need 1st to play it!!!

[jasperException]

neksus, be careful with the TIV on some of the games that RFDers reported in this and other threads. Eg. SF4, the reported TIV of $32.50 (i think) might be a result of the "20% increase in TIV" promotion on certain new games like Wolfestein. The actual TIV might be about 20% less.

[miladvm]

neksus, be careful with the TIV on some of the games that RFDers reported in this and other threads. Eg. SF4, the reported TIV of $32.50 (i think) might be a result of the "20% increase in TIV" promotion on certain new games like Wolfestein. The actual TIV might be about 20% less.

Yeah I was just thinking about that...and also a lot of the Blockbuster TIVs are $10 and higher because of their current promo.

[Wet Banana]

neksus, be careful with the TIV on some of the games that RFDers reported in this and other threads. Eg. SF4, the reported TIV of $32.50 (i think) might be a result of the "20% increase in TIV" promotion on certain new games like Wolfestein. The actual TIV might be about 20% less.

Oop, well I can confirm that. Blockbuster lowered their prices for SF4 used to $29.99, and I was able to grab two copies. I was hoping to trade one in to FutureShop because their website still advertises a $40 TIV, but apparently they dropped their TIVs too.

So,

Street Fighter IV

EB - $32.50
FS - $18

[mahjongmaniac]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow!

congrats on the anniversary :D

keep up the great work =)

[shagg_187]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

OUCH!! So you traded in two games with total worth of 65.25 for a game worth $38?

I hope you got the rest as store credit and not traded it in using the "Trade 2, get Batman AA Free" promotion cause if you did, you just got robbed!

[danzerino]

Sorry quick question can I do the T3GIF for dirt 2 and then go a week later and cancel it? and when I cancel it will i get 69.99 on an edge card or the trade in values of the games i traded in>

[arty316]

Sorry quick question can I do the T3GIF for dirt 2 and then go a week later and cancel it? and when I cancel it will i get 69.99 on an edge card or the trade in values of the games i traded in>

You should get the 69.99 in credit if you choose not to accept Dirt 2. I think you actually have 2 days to pick up preorders and if you don't pick it up it can be converted to store credit. But I suggest you pick it up, play it for less than a week and return it under the gaming guarantee since it is eligible for that. You will get the full amount back in store credit and get to play the game for free for a week.

[arty316]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:cqcEwyFy9ECiVM:http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/picard-facepalm.jpg

I concur. So you didn't have any other lower valued games to do the trade?Why did you give up so much. Were you aware Batman was selling at $38 and once prototype TIV came up at 37, why didnt you just say I'll take Batman with that credit.

[Vinman]

LOL, this guy should be a poster child for EB trade-ins.

[Someguyatwork]

I'm not sure about the EB trades for others, but they always copy my info from my driver's license. Only once I had a guy ask me to fill it out and I'll give you one guess at the quality of hand writing I gave him.

They have your info. Some on the trade receipt and some in the computer. With a little work they can piece together your recent activity. I outlined a couple of ways a few pages ago.

They can also refuse to deal with anyone. So if they don't like the way you trade they can blacklist you.



Fair enough, I'm not disputing that EB can keep your information for this sort of thing but with millions trading in, I just don't see them doing it for a universal database type of thing. A store can certainly ban you, that's their right to do so, and especially if you continue to trade in tons of games that are clearly just hitting the TIV value. I just don't see myself going to a number of stores, trading in everyday then suddenly someone going "you can't trade here ever again".

As you pointed out, I've had many times to sign with different names, different info, there's way too much of a paper trail here to establish a profile for every person who trades in at this point. I can see them automating it in the future, but with the way they do it now, no way.

[baconape]

question Can I trade in 2 copies of Tenchu for 2 different promos. I wanna trade one for a Batman AA and one for the T3G1F can I do that?

yeah- just try and do it at diff stores or diff crs later or a day or two later
to stay under the radar so to speak

[tzhuge]

Fair enough, I'm not disputing that EB can keep your information for this sort of thing but with millions trading in, I just don't see them doing it for a universal database type of thing. A store can certainly ban you, that's their right to do so, and especially if you continue to trade in tons of games that are clearly just hitting the TIV value. I just don't see myself going to a number of stores, trading in everyday then suddenly someone going "you can't trade here ever again".

As you pointed out, I've had many times to sign with different names, different info, there's way too much of a paper trail here to establish a profile for every person who trades in at this point. I can see them automating it in the future, but with the way they do it now, no way.

Actually, it's not at all clear that they are allowed to use your information in that way. Next time, read what the thing says, and ask the csr what the info is collected for. I'd be surprised if you got a consistent or coherent answer on that. The only thing any csr has told me about the info they collect is that you're providing info, and signing, to indicate that you do have the right to trade in the games you are trading in (i.e. you didn't steal the games.) That's a legit reason to collect that info. Using your personal info to arbitrarily ban you is not a good reason, and I don't remember consenting to that usage of my information. Remember, you can't really sign away your rights; you can consent to give personal info about yourself to a company, but that does not excuse them from not protecting your privacy, or misusing the information.

If any of you actually get threatened with a ban or actually banned, ask the csr for the written policy. I suspect that at best they will only produce something that says managers have discretion when dealing with 'trouble' customers. It does not seem wise for EB games to have an explicit policy that actually bans customers for taking advantage of promos even when their actions do not violate any rules for the promo. If you're really pissed, after they fail to produce the policy or come up with some poor excuse for one, threaten to report the store to EB corporate for misrepresenting EB policy and lying to customers. That should set off some lawyer alarms.

[WontonTiger]

Actually, it's not at all clear that they are allowed to use your information in that way. Next time, read what the thing says, and ask the csr what the info is collected for. I'd be surprised if you got a consistent or coherent answer on that. The only thing any csr has told me about the info they collect is that you're providing info, and signing, to indicate that you do have the right to trade in the games you are trading in (i.e. you didn't steal the games.) That's a legit reason to collect that info. Using your personal info to arbitrarily ban you is not a good reason, and I don't remember consenting to that usage of my information. Remember, you can't really sign away your rights; you can consent to give personal info about yourself to a company, but that does not excuse them from not protecting your privacy, or misusing the information.

If any of you actually get threatened with a ban or actually banned, ask the csr for the written policy. I suspect that at best they will only produce something that says managers have discretion when dealing with 'trouble' customers. It does not seem wise for EB games to have an explicit policy that actually bans customers for taking advantage of promos even when their actions do not violate any rules for the promo. If you're really pissed, after they fail to produce the policy or come up with some poor excuse for one, threaten to report the store to EB corporate for misrepresenting EB policy and lying to customers. That should set off some lawyer alarms.

Any store can refuse your business. It's not like it's a fundamental rights issue (in this case). Corporate may get upset with the store for tarnishing their image, however if that store is individually owned, the owner (or his representatives) can essentially refuse whatever business he/she wants.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Fair enough, I'm not disputing that EB can keep your information for this sort of thing but with millions trading in, I just don't see them doing it for a universal database type of thing. A store can certainly ban you, that's their right to do so, and especially if you continue to trade in tons of games that are clearly just hitting the TIV value. I just don't see myself going to a number of stores, trading in everyday then suddenly someone going "you can't trade here ever again".

As you pointed out, I've had many times to sign with different names, different info, there's way too much of a paper trail here to establish a profile for every person who trades in at this point. I can see them automating it in the future, but with the way they do it now, no way.

When I asked, they said it is to satisfy police requirements in order to curb the fencing of stolen goods (quite understandable). I never falsify anything, but I doubt they can read my chicken scratches very well.

The only thing they have on the system is your phone number and a record of your pre-orders (and purchases?) at that particular location. They do not know what you have been doing at other stores, from what I can tell (and I have asked if they could confirm my pre-order at a nearby location)

[fudge_u]

Traded two games at EB today for Batman AA

Prototype (360) - $37
Tiger Woods 10 - $29.25

Dumb dumb dumb dumb... EB was offering a 20% bump on games being traded in for Batman AA. You should've just traded in Tiger Woods 10 and got the bump to $35.10 and then pay the difference. I don't understand why you would even get rid of Tiger Woods 10, since it just came out. You could've sold that privately for about $40-50 if you didn't like it.

BTW... can I have $100? I'll give you a 100 pennies for it.

http://www3.telus.net/hardwire/mact_facepalm.jpg

[Dandom]

TIV for Sacred 2 is $34.75 @ EB for the 360 version.

With the 20% it was bumped up to $41.70.

I got Batman and $2.81 was placed on an Edge Card.

[mahjongmaniac]

Actually, it's not at all clear that they are allowed to use your information in that way. Next time, read what the thing says, and ask the csr what the info is collected for. I'd be surprised if you got a consistent or coherent answer on that. The only thing any csr has told me about the info they collect is that you're providing info, and signing, to indicate that you do have the right to trade in the games you are trading in (i.e. you didn't steal the games.) That's a legit reason to collect that info.

that's about the only reason i've always been given for collecting info f/ your driver's license
that's why they record the S/N on the driver's license... so that if they do find out that the games are stolen, they give this info to the cops

--------


The only thing they have on the system is your phone number and a record of your pre-orders (and purchases?) at that particular location. They do not know what you have been doing at other stores, from what I can tell (and I have asked if they could confirm my pre-order at a nearby location)

not purchases... only pre-orders and pre-order p/u

[Vinman]

... so that if they do find out that the games are stolen, they give this info to the cops

And they would prove it exactly how?

"Yes officer, that's my copy of UFC 2009.. how do I know? Well for starters, the cover is a dead ringer for mine."

[Avenger]

Sorry quick question can I do the T3GIF for dirt 2 and then go a week later and cancel it? and when I cancel it will i get 69.99 on an edge card or the trade in values of the games i traded in>
You can do it on the spot. You will get it on a giftcard, not a Edge card, but it doesn't really matter since they will add the tax ontop of the $69.99 for the refund (edge card balances are not taxed). I did this for a few games lately since I am unsure what to preorder.

Still deciding whether I should trade Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 plus a $8 game for credit, or sell individually for $30/piece.

[Acid_]

Actually, it's not at all clear that they are allowed to use your information in that way. Next time, read what the thing says, and ask the csr what the info is collected for. I'd be surprised if you got a consistent or coherent answer on that. The only thing any csr has told me about the info they collect is that you're providing info, and signing, to indicate that you do have the right to trade in the games you are trading in (i.e. you didn't steal the games.) That's a legit reason to collect that info. Using your personal info to arbitrarily ban you is not a good reason, and I don't remember consenting to that usage of my information. Remember, you can't really sign away your rights; you can consent to give personal info about yourself to a company, but that does not excuse them from not protecting your privacy, or misusing the information.

If any of you actually get threatened with a ban or actually banned, ask the csr for the written policy. I suspect that at best they will only produce something that says managers have discretion when dealing with 'trouble' customers. It does not seem wise for EB games to have an explicit policy that actually bans customers for taking advantage of promos even when their actions do not violate any rules for the promo. If you're really pissed, after they fail to produce the policy or come up with some poor excuse for one, threaten to report the store to EB corporate for misrepresenting EB policy and lying to customers. That should set off some lawyer alarms.

Privacy is a big issue. I wonder how long they hold on to those trade receipts with your name, address, phone number and driver's license number on them. And how do they dispose of them.

I bet they're not allowed to use your driver's license number to track your trade history, but phone number or name probably wouldn't be a problem. They have name and phone number so they can track it with that.

If you ask a clerk for a policy or written policy you'll likely get nothing of value back - a blank stare, misdirection, told to talk to the manager who isn't there. That doesn't mean not to try, you're just dealing with clerks that have trouble dividing $69.99 by 3 sometimes.

Any store can refuse your business. It's not like it's a fundamental rights issue (in this case). Corporate may get upset with the store for tarnishing their image, however if that store is individually owned, the owner (or his representatives) can essentially refuse whatever business he/she wants.

Exactly. I think they can ban you any time if they suspect that they don't like the way you trade.

I think calling head office is a great idea for all of us, but I bet you're going to get someone on the line that cares even less than when you call Microsoft about the 3 red lights.

When I asked, they said it is to satisfy police requirements in order to curb the fencing of stolen goods (quite understandable). I never falsify anything, but I doubt they can read my chicken scratches very well.

The only thing they have on the system is your phone number and a record of your pre-orders (and purchases?) at that particular location. They do not know what you have been doing at other stores, from what I can tell (and I have asked if they could confirm my pre-order at a nearby location)

I was told by EB clerks several times years ago that they take you Driver's license or government photo id because they operate under pawn shop legislation and they can or must do that. Since then I've been handing my license over to them like a zombie every time I do a trade.

One time I was picking up a preorder without a receipt. They usually want to see your id and I'm fine with that. This time though the clerk wanted to write down my driver's license number. I kicked up a fuss. Yeah I give the number for trades, but for a game pickup. WTF?? They wanted it so they could prove that the person did indeed pickup the game in case of a mixup. It got to the point where I was either going to have to leave without the game or give the number. I could tell that the clerks had nowhere near the life experience to understand why I didn't want to give them my DL number. I thought about it and I've given the number to them soooo many times that it wasn't worth fighting any more so I just gave it to them.

EB is also setup so nicely that any time you have a problem an impatient mob grows behind you breathing down your neck to just get out of there.

[blahblehblah]

You can do it on the spot. You will get it on a giftcard, not a Edge card, but it doesn't really matter since they will add the tax ontop of the $69.99 for the refund (edge card balances are not taxed). I did this for a few games lately since I am unsure what to preorder.

Still deciding whether I should trade Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 plus a $8 game for credit, or sell individually for $30/piece.

If all 3 games are worth $30 a piece then sell.. if its just VC and D3 worth $30 and the other game $8, its your call but i would just scour BBV, RP, Source etc for 2 other cheap TIV $8 games and do a T3G1F with those 3 and sell VC and D3 for $30 a pop individually, you'd still make money :)

[anton204]

Still deciding whether I should trade Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 plus a $8 game for credit, or sell individually for $30/piece.

Trade them individually or sell them...

I'm sure someone would buy Valkyria Chronicles for $40 (the game is discontinued, don't think they will be making anymore copies). I'd buy Disgaea off you for $30.

[porkepik]

TIV as of today

360: far cry 2:20$
Mass effect:11.75$
Too Human:10.50$
Last remnant:15$
Dead Rising:9.75$

PS3: Turnpoint fall of liberty:6.50$

Also traded DMC4 ps3 which qualifies for T3G1F but I don't remember the value around 13$)

[Acid_]

Fair enough, I'm not disputing that EB can keep your information for this sort of thing but with millions trading in, I just don't see them doing it for a universal database type of thing. A store can certainly ban you, that's their right to do so, and especially if you continue to trade in tons of games that are clearly just hitting the TIV value. I just don't see myself going to a number of stores, trading in everyday then suddenly someone going "you can't trade here ever again".

As you pointed out, I've had many times to sign with different names, different info, there's way too much of a paper trail here to establish a profile for every person who trades in at this point. I can see them automating it in the future, but with the way they do it now, no way.

Yeah eventually they might update their database to include multiple stores, but that would be a huge expense and take a long time. From the rumblings on the forums here it sounds like they're going to look at individuals to see if they are trading multiples of the same game at the same location even on different transactions.

It's simple to flag people. Here's another simple way that demands no system update:

1) Get the clerks to watch for suspicious behavior - unopened games - games with BBV price tags - multiples of the same game in same visit or other visits - trading for lots of preorders at a time etc.

2) Check the trader's trades and history in the system

3) Then look through the preorder receipts for the last few weeks. If you get 40 or 50 a day that wouldn't tae much time if you're motivated.

[blahblehblah]

One time I was picking up a preorder without a receipt. They usually want to see your id and I'm fine with that. This time though the clerk wanted to write down my driver's license number. I kicked up a fuss. Yeah I give the number for trades, but for a game pickup. WTF?? They wanted it so they could prove that the person did indeed pickup the game in case of a mixup. It got to the point where I was either going to have to leave without the game or give the number. I could tell that the clerks had nowhere near the life experience to understand why I didn't want to give them my DL number. I thought about it and I've given the number to them soooo many times that it wasn't worth fighting any more so I just gave it to them.

EB is also setup so nicely that any time you have a problem an impatient mob grows behind you breathing down your neck to just get out of there.

THey normally ask for the DL to ensure you are the person you say you are at time of pickup but to jot down the number after is not right for sure. I don't see any sense in doing that really, if the person was in it to scam another persons identity, im pretty sure the DL he would be handing out is a counterfeit DL with wrong info on it anyways so there is no possible recourse in identifying the individual.

Some stuff that EB employees make up are just downright ridiculous. I cannot imagine what they will have in-store for us in the next 10 years.. perhaps a digital photo of us along with an electronic fingerprint?

[Acid_]

Sorry quick question can I do the T3GIF for dirt 2 and then go a week later and cancel it? and when I cancel it will i get 69.99 on an edge card or the trade in values of the games i traded in>

You can do it on the spot. You will get it on a giftcard, not a Edge card, but it doesn't really matter since they will add the tax ontop of the $69.99 for the refund (edge card balances are not taxed). I did this for a few games lately since I am unsure what to preorder.

Still deciding whether I should trade Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 plus a $8 game for credit, or sell individually for $30/piece.

You can't really do it on the spot. EB doesn't offer $69.99 TIC for 3 $8+ TIV games, it's trade 3 for 1. Some clerks will let you work it more like this, some won't - YMMV. The more people do this the more EB is going to clamp down. It's better to work within EBs rules and change to another preorder later.

[zoro69]

I was told by EB clerks several times years ago that they take you Driver's license or government photo id because they operate under pawn shop legislation and they can or must do that. Since then I've been handing my license over to them like a zombie every time I do a trade.



Yes, like a few municipalities wont allow pawning at all, the rest at a minimum have by-laws requiring information to be retained that could identify the person. Its not up to EB.

Every promo they advertise clearly says "no dealers" . its not unreasonable for them to declare anyone trading quantities of the same game, or buying in quantity a dealer and give them the boot. Heck lots of people on this site ARE dealers, eg guy selling 10 psps on ebay, people bragging of profiting selling their friends 10 maddens etc. "dealer" is more then other stores.

[Super strokey]

MGS4 17.50 at EB (traded it for a GC)

[got_it_4_cheap]

TIV as of today

360: far cry 2:20$


good thing i traded in it last week ... phew

[mahjongmaniac]

And they would prove it exactly how?

beats me ... your guess is as good as mine

maybe if the thief brings in many sealed copies of games...

[Captain Snazzypants]

I was told by EB clerks several times years ago that they take you Driver's license or government photo id because they operate under pawn shop legislation and they can or must do that. Since then I've been handing my license over to them like a zombie every time I do a trade.

One time I was picking up a preorder without a receipt. They usually want to see your id and I'm fine with that. This time though the clerk wanted to write down my driver's license number. I kicked up a fuss. Yeah I give the number for trades, but for a game pickup. WTF?? They wanted it so they could prove that the person did indeed pickup the game in case of a mixup. It got to the point where I was either going to have to leave without the game or give the number. I could tell that the clerks had nowhere near the life experience to understand why I didn't want to give them my DL number. I thought about it and I've given the number to them soooo many times that it wasn't worth fighting any more so I just gave it to them.

I always show my driver's license, but they never write anything down. I wonder if this is how 'flagged' customers are treated, or perhaps just the way things work in certain areas...

EB is also setup so nicely that any time you have a problem an impatient mob grows behind you breathing down your neck to just get out of there.

Actually, I think that helps in many ways since they tend to scan the discs less carefully when a mob has formed. However, I have been to stores where the clerk continues to to chat away about something game related, seemingly oblivious to the growing line behind me...

[arty316]

good thing i traded in it last week ... phew

Wow. Did you actually get more $20 for it last week. That was the advertised in-demand credit.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Sorry quick question can I do the T3GIF for dirt 2 and then go a week later and cancel it? and when I cancel it will i get 69.99 on an edge card or the trade in values of the games i traded in>

You can do it on the spot. You will get it on a giftcard, not a Edge card, but it doesn't really matter since they will add the tax ontop of the $69.99 for the refund (edge card balances are not taxed). I did this for a few games lately since I am unsure what to preorder.

Still deciding whether I should trade Valkyria Chronicles and Disgaea 3 plus a $8 game for credit, or sell individually for $30/piece.

really? even though the receipt says 3 titles @ 23.33 (so the eb clerk knows the tivs got boosted up for t3g1f)? why don't they give the credit on a edge card?

Wow. Did you actually get more $20 for it last week. That was the advertised in-demand credit.

no $17

it worked for t3g1f, that's all i wanted :D

[baconape]

If all 3 games are worth $30 a piece then sell.. if its just VC and D3 worth $30 and the other game $8, its your call but i would just scour BBV, RP, Source etc for 2 other cheap TIV $8 games and do a T3G1F with those 3 and sell VC and D3 for $30 a pop individually, you'd still make money :)

trade the best tiv ones to bbv for cred, use to buy 2 get one free (get at least two or three that work +8 then flip to eb for trade 3

a while back i traded res evil 4 to bbv for 40. got two games that qualified for 14.99 each that worked and kept the free third one.
used the two for trade 3

[arty316]

good thing i traded in it last week ... phew

really? even though the receipt says 3 titles @ 23.33 (so the eb clerk knows the tivs got boosted up for t3g1f)? why don't they give the credit on a edge card?



no $17

it worked for t3g1f, that's all i wanted :D


It still does. Confused as to why you said phew. The person traded Far Cry 2 in for $20. Maybe you read it as $2.20?

[got_it_4_cheap]

It still does. Confused as to why you said phew. The person traded Far Cry 2 in for $20. Maybe you read it as $2.20?

lol yeah :lol:

thanks for pointing that out

[TheHeeyyy]

I am so dumbfounded by this. A week ago I told you guys about how I admitted to one EBGames store that I bought cheap games to use for T3G1F, and the cashier said she was fine with-it. Then the next day I went to the other EBGames near-it, and they said they got a call from the other EBGames yesterday and was told I admitted to trading-in cheap games, thus getting blacklisted from trading-in games at both stores. Here's a link to the post with the full details:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9280346&postcount=9584
Today I decided to go back to the original EBGames to see how hostile they are towards me, and the same cashier lady from last time was there. I was asking a few typical questions I would usually ask when i was there (including the TIVs of a couple of games), and she acted the same as usual. Perplexed, I asked her about what happened last week with the other EBGames telling me I was blacklisted from both stores, and she said that didn't happen. She didn't call the other store to warn them about me, and I wasn't blacklisted here. That's right folks, the EBGames in Centrepoint Mall ****ING LIED TO ME!!!I was speechless when she told me that. Anyway, I guess the lesson we can learn from this is to stay away from the EBGames at Centrepoint Mall, because they are a bunch of LYING SCUMBAGS!!!

[blahblehblah]

I am so dumbfounded by this. A week ago I told you guys about how I admitted to one EBGames store that I bought cheap games to use for T3G1F, and the cashier said she was fine with-it. Then the next day I went to the other EBGames near-it, and they said they got a call from the other EBGames yesterday and was told I admitted to trading-in cheap games, thus getting blacklisted from trading-in games at both stores. Here's a link to the post with the full details:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9280346&postcount=9584
Today I decided to go back to the original EBGames to see how hostile they are towards me, and the same cashier lady from last time was there. I was asking a few typical questions I would usually ask when i was there (including the TIVs of a couple of games), and she acted the same as usual. Perplexed, I asked her about what happened last week with the other EBGames telling me I was blacklisted from both stores, and she said that didn't happen. She didn't call the other store to warn them about me, and I wasn't blacklisted here. That's right folks, the EBGames in Centrepoint Mall ****ING LIED TO ME!!!I was speechless when she told me that. Anyway, I guess the lesson we can learn from this is to stay away from the EBGames at Centrepoint Mall, because they are a bunch of LYING SCUMBAGS!!!

I think the lady secretly has a crush on you but thats just my wild guess with how much she is messing around with u :lol:

[got_it_4_cheap]

I admitted to one EBGames store that I bought cheap games to use for T3G1F

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:v-QicZMv7LXjDM:http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Slim_Laurence/WhyGodWhy.jpg

[belowzeros]

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:v-QicZMv7LXjDM:http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Slim_Laurence/WhyGodWhy.jpg


lol that was full of awesome :)


someone should add to Acid's (i think it was acid) trading rules to stay away from Eb's in the malls. They are nothing but horror stories.

[moonrider77]

lol that was full of awesome :)


someone should add to Acid's (i think it was acid) trading rules to stay away from Eb's in the malls. They are nothing but horror stories.

Agree!! That north york Centerpoint EB is the worst one to go among all the other I have been to. The manager (sam) has the worst customer service ever. I am not going back to that store now. I just went to the one that across the street. :evil:

[cmr140]

I dont understand why people would tell EB games that they are getting games for cheap and trading them in lol. What is the point of doing that?

[munsifn]

a question regarding games that are T3GIF eligible

Would NBA 2K10 be available for pre-order?

I know Fifa 10 is, as I have already pre-ordered it and it is released after NBA 2k10. I've also seen display cases promoting trade 2 + $20 for Fifa. Similar situation with Uncharted 2. It is released after NBA 2K10, and they are already taking pre-orders for it.

I haven't seen any indications that NBA 2K10 is available for pre-order (display cases, hanging from the pre-order sign, etc)

Has anyone pre-ordered NBA 2K10? Anyone been denied from pre-ordering it?

[Pro]

I dont understand why people would tell EB games that they are getting games for cheap and trading them in lol. What is the point of doing that?

+1 that's some silly ish right!!

[TheGamer2400]

I dont understand why people would tell EB games that they are getting games for cheap and trading them in lol. What is the point of doing that?

Yeah, it's a very dumb thing to do.

[booyahchild01]

a question regarding games that are T3GIF eligible

Would NBA 2K10 be available for pre-order?

I know Fifa 10 is, as I have already pre-ordered it and it is released after NBA 2k10. I've also seen display cases promoting trade 2 + $20 for Fifa. Similar situation with Uncharted 2. It is released after NBA 2K10, and they are already taking pre-orders for it.

I haven't seen any indications that NBA 2K10 is available for pre-order (display cases, hanging from the pre-order sign, etc)

Has anyone pre-ordered NBA 2K10? Anyone been denied from pre-ordering it?

Pre-ordered mine about 2 weeks ago? But the EB I go to usually lets you pre-order any upcoming new release.

EDIT: Pre-ordered it about ONE week ago. AUG 21.

[Psubs]

a question regarding games that are T3GIF eligible

Would NBA 2K10 be available for pre-order?

I know Fifa 10 is, as I have already pre-ordered it and it is released after NBA 2k10. I've also seen display cases promoting trade 2 + $20 for Fifa. Similar situation with Uncharted 2. It is released after NBA 2K10, and they are already taking pre-orders for it.

I haven't seen any indications that NBA 2K10 is available for pre-order (display cases, hanging from the pre-order sign, etc)

Has anyone pre-ordered NBA 2K10? Anyone been denied from pre-ordering it?

Just pick something right now that's $69.99 and then switch it later before NBA comes out but before the other game is released. Or you can pick one of the later-released gaming guarantee games and it's all good too.

[baconape]

a question regarding games that are T3GIF eligible

Would NBA 2K10 be available for pre-order?


Has anyone pre-ordered NBA 2K10? Anyone been denied from pre-ordering it?

just do a trade 3 for whatever is going for game garuntee like marvel ultimate 2 play it for a couple of days and then bring it back, they give you edge card with 69.99 then you use that to preorder whatever you want including the basketball/barbie/hanna montanna game or whatever it was

[munsifn]

thx for the replies guys!

[booyahchild01]

just do a trade 3 for whatever is going for game garuntee like marvel ultimate 2 play it for a couple of days and then bring it back, they give you edge card with 69.99 then you use that to preorder whatever you want including the basketball/barbie/hanna montanna game or whatever it was

For those GG games, couldn't you just trade it in straight for a pre-order?

[baconape]

For those GG games, couldn't you just trade it in straight for a pre-order?

well yeah

but if you wanted to play the barbie game for free for a few days then you can do that also

.... i mean if you wanted to play a barbie game, i sure wouldnt.. gulp... nope not me.

[mini kangaroo]

a question regarding games that are T3GIF eligible

Would NBA 2K10 be available for pre-order?

I know Fifa 10 is, as I have already pre-ordered it and it is released after NBA 2k10. I've also seen display cases promoting trade 2 + $20 for Fifa. Similar situation with Uncharted 2. It is released after NBA 2K10, and they are already taking pre-orders for it.

I haven't seen any indications that NBA 2K10 is available for pre-order (display cases, hanging from the pre-order sign, etc)

Has anyone pre-ordered NBA 2K10? Anyone been denied from pre-ordering it?

Hey, it was out for preorder at least a month ago, probably more, anyhow, only the regular edition, the special edition is US only. the price was 59.99, then they changed it to 69.99. (all canadian dollars)

would like some help here, want to know what the tiv for cooking mama for wii (the 1st one), i am stuck at work here, and don't want to call to check, if it's over 8, i plan to find a cheap game over 8$ right after work at the mall, then go home and trade 2 for batman.

many thanks if someone can confirm

ps: i checked tivs.ca, and it's listed at 7tiv, but i am hoping that somehow it went up.

[Man007]

traded in four games for psp @ eb yesterday:

Naruto: Broken Bond (360) - 18.25
PGA Tour 09 (360) - $9.50
New Super Mario Bros (DS) - $20
Lego Complete Saga - $9.50

[baconape]

Hey, it was out for preorder at least a month ago, probably more, anyhow, only the regular edition, the special edition is US only. the price was 59.99, then they changed it to 69.99. (all canadian dollars)

would like some help here, want to know what the tiv for cooking mama for wii (the 1st one), i am stuck at work here, and don't want to call to check, if it's over 8, i plan to find a cheap game over 8$ right after work at the mall, then go home and trade 2 for batman.

many thanks if someone can confirm

ps: i checked tivs.ca, and it's listed at 7tiv, but i am hoping that somehow it went up.


i dont know about cooking mama current at eb. but if its under 8 then go and give it to bbv you could get lucky and it'll be over 10. but you'll get at least ten for it then buy somthing above 8 at eb for 14.99

[booyahchild01]

well yeah

but if you wanted to play the barbie game for free for a few days then you can do that also

.... i mean if you wanted to play a barbie game, i sure wouldnt.. gulp... nope not me.

Well I meant, you still play the barbie game for a week, and then trade it in for a pre-order rather than getting the credit on an edge card.

[mini kangaroo]

i dont know about cooking mama current at eb. but if its under 8 then go and give it to bbv you could get lucky and it'll be over 10. but you'll get at least ten for it then buy somthing above 8 at eb for 14.99

great idea, but the closest bbv that takes in trade-ins is like 40 mins away drive, (1 way), as it is out of the city of Edmonton (sherwood park or St.Albert), maybe they change it, but last time i checked (about 6 months ago or more), bbv in Edmonton doesn't accept trade-ins for legal reasons

[baconape]

Well I meant, you still play the barbie game for a week, and then trade it in for a pre-order rather than getting the credit on an edge card.

then yes, you can do that, you should be able to pre order anything in the sys not just the cardboard thing, i pre ordered lfd2 from madden return

[cmr140]

I really hope theres a special promo for NBA2K10 like T2G1F or something along those lines. Really suck we are not getting the collector edition.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I am so dumbfounded by this. A week ago I told you guys about how I admitted to one EBGames store that I bought cheap games to use for T3G1F, and the cashier said she was fine with-it. Then the next day I went to the other EBGames near-it, and they said they got a call from the other EBGames yesterday and was told I admitted to trading-in cheap games, thus getting blacklisted from trading-in games at both stores. Here's a link to the post with the full details:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9280346&postcount=9584
Today I decided to go back to the original EBGames to see how hostile they are towards me, and the same cashier lady from last time was there. I was asking a few typical questions I would usually ask when i was there (including the TIVs of a couple of games), and she acted the same as usual. Perplexed, I asked her about what happened last week with the other EBGames telling me I was blacklisted from both stores, and she said that didn't happen. She didn't call the other store to warn them about me, and I wasn't blacklisted here. That's right folks, the EBGames in Centrepoint Mall ****ING LIED TO ME!!!I was speechless when she told me that. Anyway, I guess the lesson we can learn from this is to stay away from the EBGames at Centrepoint Mall, because they are a bunch of LYING SCUMBAGS!!!

There's something wrong with this logic. If nobody from Store A called Store B, then how on earth would Store B know to make up this story? It seems quite unlikely that your VERY ill-advised decision to talk about where you get the qualifying games was not i) shared with Store B, or ii) overheard by someone who works at both locations, etc?

So, could you do a trade at Store A as before? Unravel the mystery for us...

[haisam10]

great idea, but the closest bbv that takes in trade-ins is like 40 mins away drive, (1 way), as it is out of the city of Edmonton (sherwood park or St.Albert), maybe they change it, but last time i checked (about 6 months ago or more), bbv in Edmonton doesn't accept trade-ins for legal reasons

how do you kno which BBVs do trade ins? are those the "Gamerush" stores?

Also, anyone know the current tiv for Hellboy science of evil at BBV??

[got_it_4_cheap]

say i pre ordered a game with t3g1f

i go to eb to cancel the pre order

would i get $70 or whatever the tivs are (without boosting them to 23.33)

[baconape]

how do you kno which BBVs do trade ins? are those the "Gamerush" stores?

Also, anyone know the current tiv for Hellboy science of evil at BBV??

i traded a few a couple weeks ago, it was 22.xx but i hear that it dosnt work anymore. the barcode at bbv beeps and they wont take it in no more.

[baconape]

say i pre ordered a game with t3g1f

i go to eb to cancel the pre order

would i get $70 or whatever the tivs are (without boosting them to 23.33)

you can return a pre-order and get the full cred it it is unopened

i did this saying that the game was a gift for a kid brother and when i ordered it i didnt know the game was too bloody or sexy or whatever and the esrb rating was still pending when it came out blah blah.. eb would prob have to let you swap it or get credit if you say you were intending to give it to a minor

[Acid_]

I always show my driver's license, but they never write anything down. I wonder if this is how 'flagged' customers are treated, or perhaps just the way things work in certain areas...


When picking up a preordered game, they only wanted to write down my my driver's license number on one occasion. Maybe they had a problem with someone picking up a game and then later claiming that it wasn't picked up. But geez, having to give my driver's license number to buy something - not cool. I'll be picking up Halo ODST in a few weeks there so we'll see what happens.

[neksus]

Hey guys!
www.tivs.ca turns 1 tomorrow! To celebrate, I've already lined up an up-to-date FS bulk update that should hit my inbox around 8:30am EST tomorrow (with values current to tomorrow's data!), so expect to see numbers by around 10:00am EST, at least for 360, PS3, and Wii, anyway. Might not get around to the DS/PSP numbers for a bit - at 1000 games between the 2, it takes a bit to update =/
It would be nice if people could do something out of the ordinary, like, you know, call EB and try and get a value for a game that hasn't been updated in a while! Anyway, just thought I'd spread the joy!

Bump so people see it! Except www.tivs.ca is a year old today!

[Acid_]

I dont understand why people would tell EB games that they are getting games for cheap and trading them in lol. What is the point of doing that?

Yeah TheHeeyyy has already eaten crow on this. We all make mistakes. I appreciate him sharing the story and the continuing saga.

If anyone gets blacklisted or hears about EB blacklist rules, please share the details.

[Acid_]

Bump so people see it! Except www.tivs.ca is a year old today!

Happy birthday TIVS.CA!! Thanks for all your work neksus!!

[haisam10]

Happy birthday TIVS.CA!! Thanks for all your work neksus!!

+1 you contributing a valuable service to the community neksus, and we allllll appreciate it (or I would hope we ALL do)

[belowzeros]

Bump so people see it! Except www.tivs.ca is a year old today!


yay! time to eat cake.

[AchtungAl]

i traded a few a couple weeks ago, it was 22.xx but i hear that it dosnt work anymore. the barcode at bbv beeps and they wont take it in no more.

I traded it in August 26 at BBV for $22.50 with no problems.

[baconape]

yay! time to eat cake.

the cake is a lie

[baconape]

I traded it in August 26 at BBV for $22.50 with no problems.

was it the one with the free movie ticket thing on it

[cmr140]

Happy bday TIVS.CA, one of the most helpful website!

[AchtungAl]

was it the one with the free movie ticket thing on it

Picked it up at TSCC for $9.96 and then went straight to BBV to trade it in so I didn't spend much time looking at it. It had a small sticker on the front of it, but I don't know what it was for.

[haisam10]

Picked it up at TSCC for $9.96 and then went straight to BBV to trade it in so I didn't spend much time looking at it. It had a small sticker on the front of it, but I don't know what it was for.

Did you trade it in sealed? does BBV care much if you do that. Ive done it once with EB, didnt seem to care much.

[mahjongmaniac]

Perplexed, I asked her about what happened last week with the other EBGames telling me I was blacklisted from both stores, and she said that didn't happen. She didn't call the other store to warn them about me, and I wasn't blacklisted here. That's right folks, the EBGames in Centrepoint Mall ****ING LIED TO ME!!!I was speechless when she told me that.

wow... W-T-F indeed... :-0

EDIT: perhaps there was some other employee that overheard you and the girl talking, and it was that person that phoned the other store... ?

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/Slim_Laurence/WhyGodWhy.jpg

LOL !! :D

[trackercowe]

Here are a few trade in values from yesterday:
Not sure what the values on these are, only that they are worth more than $8
Mass Effect
Elder Scrolls Oblivion (360)
Resistance
SBK Superbike World Championship (PS3)
Sonic Unleashed (PS3)
Fear (360)
Assassins Creed (360)
Need For Speed Pro Street (PS3)

Far Cry 2 $20 (360) (as of yesterday)
Conflict Denied Ops $14.25 (360)
Star Wars FU $22.50 (PS3)

Also since Neksus asked for an older title that hasn't been updated in awhile. The CSR mentioned someone came in and traded in Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for a credit of 50 cents! Brilliant move by him, and the csr got first dibs on it. I would of offered double that easily:-0

Traded in my lot towards 2 copies of Batman, credit, and a PSP 2000. Wish I knoew more about PSP's though as they had a few to choose one. They had a PSP black, a blue one from the Madden pack, and a kinda silvery one. I took one from the Star Wars pack with Darth Vader on the back, becasue it was the cleanest, just hope it didn't matter which I chose.

[haisam10]

Here are a few trade in values from yesterday:
Not sure what the values on these are, only that they are worth more than $8
Mass Effect
Elder Scrolls Oblivion (360)
Resistance
SBK Superbike World Championship (PS3)
Sonic Unleashed (PS3)
Fear (360)
Assassins Creed (360)
Need For Speed Pro Street (PS3)

Far Cry 2 $20 (360) (as of yesterday)
Conflict Denied Ops $14.25 (360)
Star Wars FU $22.50 (PS3)

Also since Neksus asked for an older title that hasn't been updated in awhile. The CSR mentioned someone came in and traded in Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for a credit of 50 cents! Brilliant move by him, and the csr got first dibs on it. I would of offered double that easily:-0

Traded in my lot towards 2 copies of Batman, credit, and a PSP 2000. Wish I knoew more about PSP's though as they had a few to choose one. They had a PSP black, a blue one from the Madden pack, and a kinda silvery one. I took one from the Star Wars pack with Darth Vader on the back, becasue it was the cleanest, just hope it didn't matter which I chose.

depends what you want to do with it. If you want to mod it then I think you are in the clear. The star wars ones were modable. Whereas the blue madden ones were the ones that came with the new mobos which could not be moded. One way to find out is to use the pandora battery, if the PSP boots then you are good to go if the light flashes orange ONLY and it does not boot up then you got an un modable one.

[Pro]

A big thanks goes out to the OP co-OP and the many others contrubuting a wealth of information to make this threads and tivs.ca what it is today!!

Let's get this thread back on topic after all is said and done.

Post trade in values and where you made the trade. And no abbreviations on game titles!!

[danzerino]

Traded in batman AA at BBV for 42$ and then purchased:

Halo 3- 19.99
Dead Space- 19.99
Tenchu- 9.99
Too Human- 19.99

All are 8+ TIV at EB.

I traded it Tenchu Too human and Dead space to do T3G1F for COD MW 2

[TheHeeyyy]

There's something wrong with this logic. If nobody from Store A called Store B, then how on earth would Store B know to make up this story? It seems quite unlikely that your VERY ill-advised decision to talk about where you get the qualifying games was not i) shared with Store B, or ii) overheard by someone who works at both locations, etc?

So, could you do a trade at Store A as before? Unravel the mystery for us...

Yeah, that's what made me assume Store B was telling the truth. I'm highly doubtful Store A is lying, since I was able to do a T3G1F today perfectly fine. My guess would be either the guy at Store B recognized the games as cheap and made-up the story (I didn't include any "turd" games in my pile at that time), or someone at Store A made a passing remark about-it to someone at Store B, which tipped them off. I really don't know, and all I care about is that I can continue to do trade-ins at my preferred EBGames store.

Anyway, as I stated above I did do a T3G1F today after all these misunderstandings and lies were uncovered, and these are the games I traded-in (all had TIVs around $10):
Top Spin 3 (360)
SimCity Creator (Wii)
Wacky Races (Wii)
I used those 3 games to pre-order Halo ODST.

Also, for people looking for games to use as trade-in fodder, The Source just had price reductions on a lot of their games. Here's a list of $10 games they have that should qualify at EBGames:
MLB Power Pros 2008 (Wii)
SimCity Creator (Wii)
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (Wii)
Top Spin 3 (360)
Tiger Woods 09 (360)
Full Auto 2: Battlelines (PS3)
Puppy Luv (Wii)
They also have games like Call of Duty 3 (PS3/360), Soldier of Fortune: Payback (360), and Ninja Reflex that have TIVs around $7, so they could bump-up back to $8 in the future. There are also several $5 games that should get $10 TIV at Blockbuster, which can be easily found on The Source website.

P.S. Congrats on the 1 year anniversary of tivs.ca, and thanks again neksus for your invaluable effort in running-it.

[balonis]

traded in batman ps3 and hellboy xbox to bbv for $42 and 22.50 respectively.
picked up 4 copies of tenchu and 2 copies of tomb raider underworld.

picked up 2 more batmans for ps3 and 38 in edge credit

[AchtungAl]

Did you trade it in sealed? does BBV care much if you do that. Ive done it once with EB, didnt seem to care much.

Sealed and they did not care.

[AchtungAl]

I just found Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) at RCSS for $9.96 with an additional 25% off. Does it still have an EB TIV above $8?

[chronos]

I just found Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) at RCSS for $9.96 with an additional 25% off. Does it still have an EB TIV above $8?

Looks like it - $9.50 updated 8/25/09

[mahjongmaniac]

Also since Neksus asked for an older title that hasn't been updated in awhile. The CSR mentioned someone came in and traded in Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for a credit of 50 cents! Brilliant move by him, and the csr got first dibs on it. I would of offered double that easily:-0

i guess that's just more evidence that "EBG likes to rip off kids" :lol:

last i checked, used copy of FFVII was selling for $25+ at EBG... so that means an easy few 1000% profit for EBG when s/b purchases it... =O

[ProtossCraft]

I just found Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) at RCSS for $9.96 with an additional 25% off. Does it still have an EB TIV above $8?

yea it should, but i wouldnt open them all at once b4 trading them, and keep the receipt incase. with all these syphon filters being traded in i have a feeling the TIV will drop <$8 very soon.

[TheHeeyyy]

yea it should, but i wouldnt open them all at once b4 trading them, and keep the receipt incase. with all these syphon filters being traded in i have a feeling the TIV will drop <$8 very soon.

Some stores won't even accept it if they already have a lot of copies, even if it still has an $8 minimum TIV.

[Turbinator_007]

BBV TIV Today, All PS3:

NBA LIVE 08 - 10$
Condemned 2 - 10$
Dark Sector - 10$

BBV said that Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds end cannot be found in their system, so no TIV. Unfortunately my SOCOM had NOT FOR RESALE on it, damnit.

Someone raped all the games that are worth 8$ or more under 20$... lame.
And EB games dropped many games TIV's to 7$ just to get it out of the promo, LAME x2.

[dergz]

My first TIV post ever!

Trade value for Aug 27, 2009 @ richmond centre eb
Traded a bunch today, wanted to get batman:AA, but they are all out of ps3 copies... sucks!

PS3 Versions:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: $22.50 (I got 19.50 because of the stupid refurb fee)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009: $11.50
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena: $18.75
Dynasty Warriors 6: $19.25 (surprise it's that high, i thought no one else but me played this game...)
NHL 09: $8.25

Wii Versions:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: $19

[trackercowe]

My first TIV post ever!
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: $22.50 (I got 19.50 because of the stupid refurb fee)


That's crap, never heard of a refurb fee on a PS3 game. Those blu-ray discs must be made of liquid steel. I must of traded in 50 PS3 titles in my dad, and never have I been charged a refurb fee on them. I also have never had any real problems with any disc, which is just another reason why the PS3 is so great.

[dergz]

That's crap, never heard of a refurb fee on a PS3 game. Those blu-ray discs must be made of liquid steel. I must of traded in 50 PS3 titles in my dad, and never have I been charged a refurb fee on them. I also have never had any real problems with any disc, which is just another reason why the PS3 is so great.

It was because I didn't have the stupid instruction booklet... it's not a problem with the disc itself...

[roc914]

My first TIV post ever!

Trade value for Aug 27, 2009 @ richmond centre eb
Traded a bunch today, wanted to get batman:AA, but they are all out of ps3 copies... sucks!

PS3 Versions:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: $22.50 (I got 19.50 because of the stupid refurb fee)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009: $11.50
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena: $18.75
Dynasty Warriors 6: $19.25 (surprise it's that high, i thought no one else but me played this game...)
NHL 09: $8.25

Wii Versions:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: $19



Same store @ RC EB

PS3 (not sure the value but all of them is between 8 - 14 for sure)
Haze (no manual)
Need for Speed Pro Street (no manual)
Fear (no manual)
Sonic unleashed

Trade 4 to get a PSP

Then I traded 2 Wii games (it's funny that he charged a refurb fee cuz one of my wii game hv no manual and hv couple of scratches. Yet, he said the same rule doesn't apply on Trade Promo. YMMV)

Call of Duty 3 (wii) - $35 - $3 refurb fee (this is sweet, as i bought this PV for $4.50)
Mario Strikers (wii) - $21.50

Finally, big congratz to www.tivs.ca 1 year anniversary. Great work, Neskus!!

[Haz]

Also since Neksus asked for an older title that hasn't been updated in awhile. The CSR mentioned someone came in and traded in Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for a credit of 50 cents! Brilliant move by him, and the csr got first dibs on it. I would of offered double that easily:-0Hot damn! I looked high and low for a decently priced copy recently since my friend lost my copy of it 11 years ago! Eventually got a mint black copy when I traded a new copy of inFamous ($29.99 BB promo baby!) for one.

Was it a kid or an adult who didn't care?

Happy birthday to TIVS.ca! Thank you, neksus, for maintaining such an awesome site!

[Psubs]

My first TIV post ever!

Trade value for Aug 27, 2009 @ richmond centre eb
Traded a bunch today, wanted to get batman:AA, but they are all out of ps3 copies... sucks!

PS3 Versions:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: $22.50 (I got 19.50 because of the stupid refurb fee)
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009: $11.50
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena: $18.75
Dynasty Warriors 6: $19.25 (surprise it's that high, i thought no one else but me played this game...)
NHL 09: $8.25

Wii Versions:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance: $19

DUDE!!!

If you trade in 3 games > $8 for a $69.99 game, all of your games will get bumped up to $23.33. Choose any gaming guaranteed game that's coming out then return it within a week of pickup when released and get $69.99 credit. >:(

Should've dumped the lowest 3 in a T3G1F. Keep the other 2 until you get a 3rd for another trade.

[Acid_]

Also since Neksus asked for an older title that hasn't been updated in awhile. The CSR mentioned someone came in and traded in Final Fantasy VII (PSX) for a credit of 50 cents! Brilliant move by him, and the csr got first dibs on it. I would of offered double that easily:-0

Man that guy should blacklist EB for giving such a crap TIV. 50 cents, that's less than a Snickers bar. Even an old Snickers bar at the dollar store.

[Ryd3r234]

So how much is CoD2 (360) and Tenchu (Wii) used? TIV is above 8 for both these games, right?

[dergz]

DUDE!!!

If you trade in 3 games > $8 for a $69.99 game, all of your games will get bumped up to $23.33. Choose any gaming guaranteed game that's coming out then return it within a week of pickup when released and get $69.99 credit. >:(

Should've dumped the lowest 3 in a T3G1F. Keep the other 2 until you get a 3rd for another trade.

I ended up only using nhl09, riddick and marvel(i don't personally own a wii so don't want to get stuck with this, either) for t3g1f, i've kept the other ones for later use.

I still play PES2009 from time to time and PES2010 isn't out for another couple of months, so just wanted to see how much it's going for to contribute to the rfd community.

Maybe it'll give me some time to play sw:tfu now that i have it, i would never have paid full price for this one...

thanks for you input tho!

[Rumar]

traded this in today

Hail to the chimp(ps3) - 6.25

[JD78]

So how much is CoD2 (360) and Tenchu (Wii) used? TIV is above 8 for both these games, right?

Traded Tenchu (wii) today at eb for $19.00

[munsifn]

went to an EB tonight to try and do a trade-3 for NBA 2K10, but was denied as that title does not qualify for the trade-3 promotion, i could only choose from the 9 titles listed above the cash

Im gonna try again tomorrow at another EB location

[Longobongo]

went to an EB tonight to try and do a trade-3 for NBA 2K10, but was denied as that title does not qualify for the trade-3 promotion, i could only choose from the 9 titles listed above the cash

Im gonna try again tomorrow at another EB location

Just do the T3G1 for a upcoming gaming guarantee game, play it and trade it back in for full credit. Then use the credit to preorder NBA, any game can be preordered if its paid by credits I think.

[Ryd3r234]

Traded Tenchu (wii) today at eb for $19.00 How much did it cost?

Also does anyone know what are the 9 games on the T3G1F list?

[danzerino]

Question do you guys think that BBV will let me trade in 2 copys of hellboy? both are on the 360

[urs74]

So how much is CoD2 (360) and Tenchu (Wii) used? TIV is above 8 for both these games, right?

It goes for $9.99 at BBV and TIV's for $19 at EB

[TheHeeyyy]

Question do you guys think that BBV will let me trade in 2 copys of hellboy? both are on the 360

Their policy is to accept one copy of a game per platform per week. You can trade-in multiple copies at different Blockbusters, but the trade-in credit is only available at each specific store.

[danzerino]

Their policy is to accept one copy of a game per platform per week. You can trade-in multiple copies at different Blockbusters, but the trade-in credit is only available at each specific store.

You think they will let me trade both if one is sealed?

[TheHeeyyy]

You think they will let me trade both if one is sealed?

To be honest, I'm not very confident they'll even let you trade-in Hellboy. I have two Blockbusters nearby my place, and wanted to trade-in the 1 copy of Hellboy I got for the 360. The first store had too many copies, but the second store accepted-it. That happened two weeks ago, so I wouldn't be surprised if most Blockbusters are already oversaturated with copies of Hellboy (just like what happened with Turning Point). More specific to your question, I'm not sure if that policy is enforced by the computer or not, but I guess it doesn't hurt to try.

[The Kid]

Their policy is to accept one copy of a game per platform per week. You can trade-in multiple copies at different Blockbusters, but the trade-in credit is only available at each specific store.

I was told that the trade in credit can be used at any store. Can anybody else confirm that the trade in credit can be used at any store?

[TheHeeyyy]

I was told that the trade in credit can be used at any store. Can anybody else confirm that the trade in credit can be used at any store?

I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at. However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

[marximum]

I was told that the trade in credit can be used at any store. Can anybody else confirm that the trade in credit can be used at any store?

It's your choice. If you put the credit on your account it's locked to that store, if you get it on a gift card you can use it at any location.

[Sajiko]

All at EB today:


Xbox 360:
NHL 09 - $8
Rockband - $11.25
Ninja Gaiden II - $9.50
NBA 2K9 - $10
Tiger Woods 2009 - $10


Wii:
Wii Play - $9.50

[danzerino]

To be honest, I'm not very confident they'll even let you trade-in Hellboy. I have two Blockbusters nearby my place, and wanted to trade-in the 1 copy of Hellboy I got for the 360. The first store had too many copies, but the second store accepted-it. That happened two weeks ago, so I wouldn't be surprised if most Blockbusters are already oversaturated with copies of Hellboy (just like what happened with Turning Point). More specific to your question, I'm not sure if that policy is enforced by the computer or not, but I guess it doesn't hurt to try.

Well the one I go to only has 1 copy for sale and 0 used to I dont see how it can be a problem

[mahjongmaniac]

BBV said that Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds end cannot be found in their system, so no TIV. Unfortunately my SOCOM had NOT FOR RESALE on it, damnit.

in either case, if the CSR knew how to ring in the title manually, shouldn't have been a problem

[Captain Snazzypants]

I was told that the trade in credit can be used at any store. Can anybody else confirm that the trade in credit can be used at any store?

I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at. However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

They will put it on your account if you don't insist that they put it on a reloadable gift/trading card (not sure if they have the "trading" cards anymore) so get one of the 'green' reloadable ones - it says so right on the card itself.

That way, you can use your credit at any BBV anywhere. Most people can't commit to one woman for the rest of their lives - how is committing to a single Blockbuster's gonna work?! :twisted::D:o:confused:

[AchtungAl]

I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at. However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

I was able to put my trade-in credit for Hellboy (PS3) on a gift card.

[AchtungAl]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) still qualifies for the T3G1F, as does FIFA Street 3 (PS3).

TIV for Logan's at Rogers is $0.25! What a joke.

[Late Night Merchant]

Lol, I was at Blockbuster at South Keys, looking around for some games. I looked in the new 360 games glass and I see a few copies of Guitar Hero 5 for 69.99. I ask the CSR to look at it and it was the full version. I ask isn't this suposed to me out next week? They said oh well they had rental copies and copies for PS3 and Wii out already so they dont wanna go hid them.

So anyone in Ottawa who wants a week early copy of GH5 then come on over to BBV at South Keys, rent it or buy it, up to you.

[Vinman]

I am so dumbfounded by this. A week ago I told you guys about how I admitted to one EBGames store that I bought cheap games to use for T3G1F

I'm dumbfounded as well... that anyone could be this stupid. :lol:

Why do you feel the need to brag about how much you paid for X game in a trade-in? I have never purposely bought a cheap game for its TIV, I'm just cheap overall, but I'm certainly not going to start in with something like...

"Haha! I bought those DS games 2 years ago from Amazon during Boxing Day for $4-$6 a pop, and even got price-protection on them when the prices dropped further!! What a stud am I!!"

Who cares how much I paid or didn't pay, and why would you tell the person you're trading these in to about your "great deal"? There is absolutely no reason to do this, other than if you actually want bad things to happen.

[cashinstinct]

in either case, if the CSR knew how to ring in the title manually, shouldn't have been a problem

Many BBV locations refuse to take "not for resale" games, saying that they can't take them back for credit (not understanding that not for resale is only that it can't be resold NEW).

I was refused at many BBV locations.

[mahjongmaniac]

I was told that the trade in credit can be used at any store. Can anybody else confirm that the trade in credit can be used at any store?

TIC is "locked-down" at a specific store if you leave it in your acct

only way to remove that restriction is if you transfer the TIC onto a GC or GTC

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I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at.

it's true.

i've only heard of this once or twice, but you could try phoning another store and asking the MODs to "transfer" the TIC f/ 1 store to another

however, that might be a bit of unnecessary work when you can choose to transfer TIC in your acct to a GC instead

However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

not a good idea to leave it in your acct since it'd be location-specific (restricted purchase at 1 BBV store)

[cashinstinct]

Question do you guys think that BBV will let me trade in 2 copys of hellboy? both are on the 360

YMMV. I was able to trade 2 copies (not 3, 4 or eleven, 2) of same game (NHL2k something) at one BBV recently, saying that one copy was a friend's copy... but it depends of clerk!

[cashinstinct]

I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at. However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

Giftcards can be used at any store, no matter if they take trade-ins or not. This is a giftcard with no restrictions like you could buy for $ as a gift for someone.

It is not great to carry around giftcards (especially I never found a clerk that was able to recharge a card, resulting in them always giving me a new card), but it's better than being stuck to buy from 1 BBV.

Note that you can ask to transfer your account balance on a giftcard later, it's not like you were stuck with credit in your account forever.

[TheHeeyyy]

I'm dumbfounded as well... that anyone could be this stupid. :lol:

Why do you feel the need to brag about how much you paid for X game in a trade-in? I have never purposely bought a cheap game for its TIV, I'm just cheap overall, but I'm certainly not going to start in with something like...

"Haha! I bought those DS games 2 years ago from Amazon during Boxing Day for $4-$6 a pop, and even got price-protection on them when the prices dropped further!! What a stud am I!!"

Who cares how much I paid or didn't pay, and why would you tell the person you're trading these in to about your "great deal"? There is absolutely no reason to do this, other than if you actually want bad things to happen.

Once again I need to clarify this. I didn't stroll into the EBGames and brag to them by saying "Hey I just a bunch of cheap games from Walmart to use for T3G1F". What really happened was while the cashier was inspecting the games I used for the Rock Band 2 trade-in promo, she asked me where I bought these games from. I initially played dumb and asked her what she meant, and she said she could tell these games hadn't been played. It was from the obviousness of the evidence, plus the fact I felt comfortable and familiar with the people at that EBGames, that I admitted-it.

[Vinman]

I really hope that this stupidity doesn't make EB look at all "sealed games" as potentially fraudulent, as I buy a TON of games whenever there's a big sale and usually only open and play maybe 50% of them if I'm lucky.

After I get tired of looking at them, the other half either goes on EBay or in the event of an attractive TIV offer, I hit EB to see if any qualify.

I never thought that I might be tossed in with the "TIV bin-divers", as why would I open an unplayed game? It sells for more sealed, so if I'm not going to play it, why screw around? I'm certain there is a lot of people like me around, who just don't have time to get to all their games.

[jEnkinsX]

Is the T4GPSP hard to find or is it just the Xbox 360?

Want to trade my NBA 2K9 and Rock Band 1 and some other games.

[mahjongmaniac]

That way, you can use your credit at any BBV anywhere. Most people can't commit to one woman for the rest of their lives - how is committing to a single Blockbuster's gonna work?! :twisted::D:o:confused:

most ppl, you mean MEN lol

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TIV for Logan's at Rogers is $0.25! What a joke.

well, considering they're selling new copies for only $15, that means used copies are only $10

EBG isn't always any better.... if you're trading in last-gen PS2/XBOX/GCN games that sell used for $10, you can expect anywhere b/t $1-3 TIV, prbly less if it's some old/crappy sports titles

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Many BBV locations refuse to take "not for resale" games, saying that they can't take them back for credit (not understanding that not for resale is only that it can't be resold NEW).

I was refused at many BBV locations.

yeah, that's the thing, there's always the odd BBV/EBG CSR that always misinterprets the meaning of "NFR" on the back of the cover art of games

[Vinman]

Is the T4GPSP hard to find or is it just the Xbox 360?

In my experience, you'll find about 50 PSPs for every XBOX 360 during this deal, and all the EBs around me had lots of used PSPs for trade.

[modano9]

Question do you guys think that BBV will let me trade in 2 copys of hellboy? both are on the 360

I traded 2 copies at one location tonight...I think 2 is the limit for same title/same system. I hope BBV appreciates me replenishing their stores.

[madara]

did t3g1f at eb tonight. i don't know the tiv's coz i didn't bother to ask. went to 2 different stores due to double copies to avoid the hassles. both stores are within 3km of my house. the clerk was surprised sf still qualifies.

1. tr: underworld(xbox) x2
2. sf: logan's shadow(PSP) x2
3. Sim City Creator(Wii)
4. Conflict: Denied Ops(xbox)

btw, spiderman 3(xbox) is $7.50 now. good thing my local bbv allows exchange of used games.

[Vinman]

yeah, that's the thing, there's always the odd BBV/EBG CSR that always misinterprets the meaning of "NFR" on the back of the cover art of games

That may be part of it, but I was talking to an EB manager about this very subject, as I wanted some retail copies of the various freebee XBOX 360 games that are stacked high at every single store.

He told me that the system doesn't care about whether it's NFR or not, but he hates those freebee editions, since if they do not cut away the NFR part of the box art, then customers will call them out for reselling these games. While the customer is wrong, it is a hassle, so many other stores just don't want to get involved.

[jEnkinsX]

In my experience, you'll find about 50 PSPs for every XBOX 360 during this deal, and all the EBs around me had lots of used PSPs for trade.

Damn! I did a trade 4 for RB2. I wanted the 360 but OOS. I shoulda went for the PSP. Ugh! Anyways, when is that deal over? Does anyone know?

One more thing, I called EB today, asked what if I wanted to return my RB2 kit which i did i trade for. He siad Im going to get the values of the game not 99.99 in a card. But my receipt shows 3x25 + 1x24.99. and while tivs change mostly everyday, how can then tell how much each game was when i traded it?

[jEnkinsX]

Oh and how are their PSP's? MINT? or luck of the draw?

[TheHeeyyy]

I really hope that this stupidity doesn't make EB look at all "sealed games" as potentially fraudulent, as I buy a TON of games whenever there's a big sale and usually only open and play maybe 50% of them if I'm lucky.

After I get tired of looking at them, the other half either goes on EBay or in the event of an attractive TIV offer, I hit EB to see if any qualify.

I never thought that I might be tossed in with the "TIV bin-divers", as why would I open an unplayed game? It sells for more sealed, so if I'm not going to play it, why screw around? I'm certain there is a lot of people like me around, who just don't have time to get to all their games.

Even if you trade-in a game that hasn't been opened, they're not allowed to sell-it new (let's not get into an argument about some stores that shrink-wrap used games, then sell-it new). So even if you trade-in an unopened copy, it'll sit in the used games pile like all the others (not uncommon to find several unopened games in there).

[Vinman]

One more thing, I called EB today, asked what if I wanted to return my RB2 kit which i did i trade for. He siad Im going to get the values of the game not 99.99 in a card. But my receipt shows 3x25 + 1x24.99. and while tivs change mostly everyday, how can then tell how much each game was when i traded it?

If he won't give you the receipt total in credit, or a PSP in trade (which he should do), then ask for the physical games back (or another 4x qualified used games) so you can do the trade-in again.

You can certainly worm a trade-in for other hardware no matter how it goes, so do not bend over and accept some lameass $32 in credit.

[mahjongmaniac]

I traded 2 copies at one location tonight...I think 2 is the limit for same title/same system. I hope BBV appreciates me replenishing their stores.

the "limit" is often upon the discretion of the store MOD

but IMO, it's never a good idea to go beyond 2

--------


He told me that the system doesn't care about whether it's NFR or not,

it's good news to actually hear that NFR copies are indeed considered "acceptable"

but he hates those freebee editions, since if they do not cut away the NFR part of the box art, then customers will call them out for reselling these games. While the customer is wrong, it is a hassle, so many other stores just don't want to get involved.

^that's funny... i've seen NFR copies of games and BD-movies (e.g. Spiderman3) at RCSS and yet customers just buy them w/o wondering why the "NFR" and no original UPC (RCSS usually just covers the NFR print w/ 1 of their own generic UPCs)

[Vinman]

(RCSS usually just covers the NFR print w/ 1 of their own generic UPCs)

I've seen that too, and that is why they cover them up. Otherwise, customers would complain, and in this case, rightfully so.

Then again, whoever is stupid enough to buy Spider-man 3 probably can't read much beyond the 3rd Grade level.

[TheHeeyyy]

I've seen that too, and that is why they cover them up. Otherwise, customers would complain, and in this case, rightfully so.

Then again, whoever is stupid enough to buy Spider-man 3 probably can't read much beyond the 3rd Grade level.

Aww come-on, Spider-Man 3 wasn't that bad. Sure Eddie Brock, Venom, and Gwen Stacy were underused, and the plot felt rushed, and there was that stupid scene where Parker was walking down the sidewalk acting like a complete douchebag...on second thought you're right :lol:.

[modano9]

Can someone clarify...
BBV credit does not factor in tax (like EB with an edge card).
For example, $20 BBV credit is basically $20 to spend at BBV (not $22.60).

Thanks

[Acid_]

Can someone clarify...
BBV credit does not factor in tax (like EB with an edge card).
For example, $20 BBV credit is basically $20 to spend at BBV (not $22.60).

Thanks

Exactly.

BBV and FS credit is just like cash. $20 credit is like a $20 bill.

EB is the only place that goes to the trouble to have gift cards which are like cash and Edge cards which include tax.

If you have a $20 Edge card and the game is $20 = $22.60 with tax (using your rate, provinces differ) you pay only the $20 edge card, no more cash.

If you have a $20 gift card (EB, FS, BBV) and the game is $20 = $22.60 with tax then you pay the $20 from the gift card and $2.60 additionally out of pocket.

[cashinstinct]

Can someone clarify...
BBV credit does not factor in tax (like EB with an edge card).
For example, $20 BBV credit is basically $20 to spend at BBV (not $22.60).

Thanks
I can confirm it to you. Taxes are applied to purchases at BBV no matter if you pay using cash or BBV credit. If you want a $19.99 game, you need +- $22.60 credit (depending on taxes in your province) to get it free.

If EB and BBV credit gives the same amount for a game, BBV credit is worth your province tax % less than EB credit.

[TheHeeyyy]

Exactly.

BBV and FS credit is just like cash. $20 credit is like a $20 bill.

EB is the only place that goes to the trouble to have gift cards which are like cash and Edge cards which include tax.

If you have a $20 Edge card and the game is $20 = $22.60 with tax (using your rate, provinces differ) you pay only the $20 edge card, no more cash.

If you have a $20 gift card (EB, FS, BBV) and the game is $20 = $22.60 with tax then you pay the $20 from the gift card and $2.60 additionally out of pocket.

I still don't understand why trade-in credit on your account at Blockbuster doesn't get exempt from taxes. I understand why that happens at Futureshop, since gift cards aren't registered to specific people, thus not exempt from taxes like with the Edge card at EBGames. But if you have a trade-in account at Blockbuster, it's registered only to you, and should qualify for tax exemption right?

[Distilled84]

BBV trade in values, August 27th

NHL 09 Xbox 360 - 12.50
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Xbox 360 - 10

[mahjongmaniac]

I've seen that too, and that is why they cover them up. Otherwise, customers would complain, and in this case, rightfully so.

they do that intentionally, but sometimes i've seen sticker UPCs that do not fully cover up the "NFR" print on the back


Then again, whoever is stupid enough to buy Spider-man 3 probably can't read much beyond the 3rd Grade level.

heh, did you forget the # of RFDers that went to buy the SM3 BD movie when EBG were selling for $5 new/used a while back?... not to mention the SM BD trilogy for $20... :razz:

[deviouSx3]

All at Ebgames on Aug 27th

Wii: Neopets Puzzle adventure $6

Ps3: Haze $12

X360: Assassins Creed $13

Psp: Syphon Filter Logans Shadow $9.75


Prices were close to that if not exact =x

[belowzeros]

I still don't understand why trade-in credit on your account at Blockbuster doesn't get exempt from taxes. I understand why that happens at Futureshop, since gift cards aren't registered to specific people, thus not exempt from taxes like with the Edge card at EBGames. But if you have a trade-in account at Blockbuster, it's registered only to you, and should qualify for tax exemption right?


Actually I've always wondered the opposite and why EBG are exempt from taxes on trades. If you know the tax police that is likely something they would like to sink their teeth into.

They recently cracked down on coupons/rebates and now you have to pay the tax amount of reductions in price on them. If they went to the extreme to enforce that then I don't understand how EBG skirts this one.

[Coolers]

Following games are >$8 @ EBG:

PS3:
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Ninja Gaiden Sigma

360:
Too Human
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Assassin's Creed

Wii:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Boom Blox
Hot Wheels: Beat That!

[GQ001]

As of yesterday, all eb tivs

Wii
Tenchu - $19

PS3
Baja Out of Control - $7.50
Haze - $12

X360
Kane & Lynch - $7.50
Ninja Gaiden II - $9
ShellShock 2 - $9

[Acid_]

I still don't understand why trade-in credit on your account at Blockbuster doesn't get exempt from taxes. I understand why that happens at Futureshop, since gift cards aren't registered to specific people, thus not exempt from taxes like with the Edge card at EBGames. But if you have a trade-in account at Blockbuster, it's registered only to you, and should qualify for tax exemption right?

Actually I've always wondered the opposite and why EBG are exempt from taxes on trades. If you know the tax police that is likely something they would like to sink their teeth into.

They recently cracked down on coupons/rebates and now you have to pay the tax amount of reductions in price on them. If they went to the extreme to enforce that then I don't understand how EBG skirts this one.


I think we're safe with the tax included credit at EB. I'm no accountant or tax lawyer, but my understanding is that when you exchange used property you don't pay tax on the trade in amount. Probably because you already paid taxes on the property in the first place. Now this assumes it went down in value so we're not talking about capital gains. So I think EB is doing the right thing.

The others like BBV and FS don't do it probably because they don't think it makes enough of a difference to drawing in customers to make it worth implementing a whole new system for it.

If you want to have some fun see where you get with a BBV clerk when you ask them about it. :P

[rahul1190]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) still qualifies for the T3G1F, as does FIFA Street 3 (PS3).

TIV for Logan's at Rogers is $0.25! What a joke.
Wow... I can't believe it still qualifies. EB Games must have PILES of these.

[zoro69]

They recently cracked down on coupons/rebates and now you have to pay the tax amount of reductions in price on them. If they went to the extreme to enforce that then I don't understand how EBG skirts this one.


There hasn't been any change in coupon taxation. guide last revised 12 years ago, don't know what was revised but it wasn't a material change
http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/guides/rst/511.html


No idea why the others dont set themelves up like EB does.

That is the CRA guid on trade ins
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gm/b-084r/b-084r-e.html

[mahjongmaniac]

I still don't understand why trade-in credit on your account at Blockbuster doesn't get exempt from taxes. I understand why that happens at Futureshop, since gift cards aren't registered to specific people, thus not exempt from taxes like with the Edge card at EBGames. But if you have a trade-in account at Blockbuster, it's registered only to you, and should qualify for tax exemption right?

i've always wondered about that too, ... but their system is so old, i doubt they'd make any changes now....

the TIC you get can be placed on a GC or a GTC (game trading card)... i don't understand why they even bother w/ a "GTC" when it works like a GC... makes absolutely no diff. which of these you choose to pay w/

they should have a system like EBG where the use of TIC isn't taxed... so like EBG's Edge card, BBV can use their GTC for a similar purpose

[baconape]

Man that guy should blacklist EB for giving such a crap TIV. 50 cents, that's less than a Snickers bar. Even an old Snickers bar at the dollar store.

eb tried to give some teen .01 cent for kung fu panda and indy two pack
the kid didnt take it

i waited outside and gave him 5.00. it made my kid happy


i traded
brothers in arms 360 -9ish
medal gear 4 ps3 - 13ish
and wii swing golf season 2 13ish
pre ordered dirt2 for 360


traded street fighter 4 360-32.50
warioware wii - 23.25 = got from bbv for 9.99 - traded in the hulk that i bought for 4.49 for the 9.99 - not bad

[dtrader69]

i'm dumbfounded as well... That anyone could be this stupid. :lol:


+1

[baconape]

I was told the trade-in credit is only valid at the store the games were traded-in at, because I needed to create a separate trade-in account at each store I traded games at. However, I'm not completely sure if that would still apply if you transferred your trade-in credit to a gift card (I always leave mine in my account).

ask for a trade card then you can use at any bbv - i have three that i use to trade and buy from.

[dtrader69]

eb tried to give some teen .01 cent for kung fu panda and indy two pack
the kid didnt take it

i waited outside and gave him 5.00. it made my kid happy


i traded
brothers in arms 360 -9ish
medal gear 4 ps3 - 13ish
and wii swing golf season 2 13ish
pre ordered dirt2 for 360


traded street fighter 4 360-32.50
warioware wii - 23.25 = got from bbv for 9.99 - traded in the hulk that i bought for 4.49 for the 9.99 - not bad

stop stalking little kids...

[baconape]

Lol, I was at Blockbuster at South Keys, looking around for some games. I looked in the new 360 games glass and I see a few copies of Guitar Hero 5 for 69.99. I ask the CSR to look at it and it was the full version. I ask isn't this suposed to me out next week? They said oh well they had rental copies and copies for PS3 and Wii out already so they dont wanna go hid them.

So anyone in Ottawa who wants a week early copy of GH5 then come on over to BBV at South Keys, rent it or buy it, up to you.

- if i didnt already have a pre- order for one i would - south keys bbv is so dirty. i like the merrivale one better, the night shift girl has a nice bum

[Bigdaddy1980]

Traded in the following @ BBV yesterday:

Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Wii)
Motorstorm (PS3)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (360)
Splinter Cell (360)
Unreal Tournament (360)
Nascar 08 (360)

$10 credit each. They will only accept sports games as old as 2008 for the minimum $10 credit promo.

[baconape]

Many BBV locations refuse to take "not for resale" games, saying that they can't take them back for credit (not understanding that not for resale is only that it can't be resold NEW).

I was refused at many BBV locations.

if you rip off the not for resale part of the case they will take it. the guy said hey the thing is ripped off. i said yeah i know i bought it from here a couple of months ago and it was like this. and he took it. ymmv

[Tibbs]

Guys,

Does BBV have a trade 3 or such promo going on right now?

[baxbunny]

Anyone know what I can get for a sealed copy? I haven't touched the game since i got it as a gift. I have no receipt.
Worst case i get the TIV as a used game... but maybe they'll give me more? or full credit if its still sealed?

[Psubs]

Did someone mention the giant FS update as of 8/27?

Nice way to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of TIVS.ca :razz:

[baconape]

Anyone know what I can get for a sealed copy? I haven't touched the game since i got it as a gift. I have no receipt.
Worst case i get the TIV as a used game... but maybe they'll give me more? or full credit if its still sealed?

nope youll just get the tiv for it.

[baxbunny]

nope youll just get the tiv for it.

any way i can get full price? try for credit at best buy or futureshop?

[trixR4kids]

any way i can get full price? try for credit at best buy or futureshop?

that would be fraud, but im sure that wont stop u from trying

[Psubs]

any way i can get full price? try for credit at best buy or futureshop?

lolz, Wallmart! You may get banned for fraud like Kleptodathief. :lol:

[baxbunny]

that would be fraud, but im sure that wont stop u from trying

lolz, Wallmart! You may get banned for fraud like Kleptodathief. :lol:

ehh why is this fraud?? its a new game sealed, its just old... but for alli know the person who i bought it from got it from that store and all i'm getting is credit? which goes towards buying something from their store anyways? its borderline fraud, but nothing incriminating. If anything the person who bought it, probably paid more than it sells now.

[baconape]

ehh why is this fraud?? its a new game sealed, its just old... but for alli know the person who i bought it from got it from that store and all i'm getting is credit? which goes towards buying something from their store anyways? its borderline fraud, but nothing incriminating. If anything the person who bought it, probably paid more than it sells now.

because you dont know it was bought there.
thats what gift recipts are for.
if you want to sell it for more that the tiv try a kijiji or craigs list site

[baxbunny]

because you dont know it was bought there.
thats what gift recipts are for.
if you want to sell it for more that the tiv try a kijiji or craigs list site

ah.. okay.. i'll find out where my friend bought it from.

[kreitzer_99]

Could someone help me as to whether the T3G1F is always on at EBG? I've got the following to trade:

COD2
COD W@W
Dead Space
Elder Scrolls Oblivion
Lost Odyssey
(all 360)

According to the tivs site they should all qualify. I figured I'd trade the three lowest $ games for MW2 and just take the credit for the other two(or maybe toward GH5). Will this work?

Also, does anyone have any info on midnight releases for MW2? I would assume most places will have one considering that it will be the biggest game of the year but I can't find any info. Thanks for your help.:)

[zoro69]

Yes its always on and that would work. The other option for you, if you don't mind going to eb regularly, is trade for 1 of the guaranteed ones coming out before COD and take it back before the week is up for full credt towards COD (or do it several tiese before COD comes out so you'd have free rentals along the way). Marvel 2, Dirt 2 and NFS are the ones coming out over next 3 weeks.

[kreitzer_99]

Thanks, I probably don't have the time for constant returns though. That and between playing MW1 and Batman I should be okay until then. Is MW2 not guaranteed? And how is EB for having pre-orders not run out?

[Setz]

Could someone help me as to whether the T3G1F is always on at EBG? I've got the following to trade:

COD2
COD W@W
Dead Space
Elder Scrolls Oblivion
Lost Odyssey
(all 360)

According to the tivs site they should all qualify. I figured I'd trade the three lowest $ games for MW2 and just take the credit for the other two(or maybe toward GH5). Will this work?

Also, does anyone have any info on midnight releases for MW2? I would assume most places will have one considering that it will be the biggest game of the year but I can't find any info. Thanks for your help.:)

CoD2, Oblivion, Lost Odyssey all qualify for T3GIF. I'd do CoDWaW seperately because IIRC it's 30-40$TIV. Keep Dead Space. ;)

[deezz]

Du-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu Du-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu Du-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu-nu BATMAN!

[blahblehblah]

CoD2, Oblivion, Lost Odyssey all qualify for T3GIF. I'd do CoDWaW seperately because IIRC it's 30-40$TIV. Keep Dead Space. ;)

Last i checked Lost Odyssey was worth $20 TIV so keep that one as well and find another cheaper TIV game for the T3G1F. Agreed on trading WAW seperate.

[deezz]

lolz, Wallmart! You may get banned for fraud like Kleptodathief. :lol:

Did klepto get banned here? or at walmart??

[EDIT]: holy crap he did get banned...geez....what'd he do? post instructions for doing the Walmart fraud thingy?

[Setz]

Did klepto get banned here? or at walmart??

[EDIT]: holy crap he did get banned...geez....what'd he do? post instructions for doing the Walmart fraud thingy?

Shoplifted unactivated giftcards, returned them for refund.

[deezz]

Yeah I just read back to posts #9906 - 9917 or so...all explained there. Geez...that was dumb...I'm even hesitant to post about modding my xbox...although I guess there's nothing illegal about that.

That's too bad...he had his funny times, and was getting along with everyone now. Oh well, if I was admin I'd have done the same thing. Good call Ryan.

[Haz]

Did klepto get banned here? or at walmart??

[EDIT]: holy crap he did get banned...geez....what'd he do? post instructions for doing the Walmart fraud thingy?Yep, he got banned here.

[anton204]

Did klepto get banned here? or at walmart??

[EDIT]: holy crap he did get banned...geez....what'd he do? post instructions for doing the Walmart fraud thingy?

WHOA he did get banned from RFD!! Did he also get banned from WM?

Shoplifted unactivated giftcards, returned them for refund.

Damn he really is a thief! Now who will take his place?

[blahblehblah]

WHOA he did get banned from RFD!! Did he also get banned from WM?

Damn he really is a thief! Now who will take his place?

The giftcards he was supposedly claiming to steal was from shoppers and not WM i think.. makes no difference anyways; theft is theft. His "wife" Balonis still lurks the forums :lol:

[anton204]

The giftcards he was supposedly claiming to steal was from shoppers and not WM i think.. makes no difference anyways; theft is theft. His "wife" Balonis still lurks the forums :lol:

I've been behind on the times with this Kelpto bad. The turdinator got him... :lol:

That guy deserves to get caught by authorities after that fiasco! Read the post you mentioned. Always thought he was a shady character!

[prufrock]

deal_with_singh was our WM expert, not klepto

[no_joke]

Traded:

1. WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Wii
2. Metroid Prime 3
3. Resistance: Fall of Man
4. Ninja Gaiden 2 Xbox360

for Rock Band 2 SE Xbox360

Didn't get TIVs out of them but the total for those four came to ~$46, so pretty close to TIVS.ca listed values.

[balonis]

i don't lurk
i've given out instructions that people have abused

The giftcards he was supposedly claiming to steal was from shoppers and not WM i think.. makes no difference anyways; theft is theft. His "wife" Balonis still lurks the forums :lol:

[Vinman]

lolz, Wallmart! You may get banned for fraud like Kleptodathief. :lol:

It's losers like Klepto that make it tougher for everyone and create a "you are a criminal" atmosphere with the clerks.

Yesterday night I snagged a new $10 XBOX 360 game (C&C Kane's) out of the bargain bin, clearly marked as such with a "C&C: Kane's..." $10 sticker, but for some reason it wasn't in the system and the UPC rang in at $39 or something.

The lady looked at me like I was running a scam, and when I told her to try the sticker, she told me that the "sticker was not valid and I probably found it somewhere". She put the game away and rang up the rest of my purchases and when I asked about the game, she growled, "Do you really want me to call someone?"

I got in her face and said "YES!" so she called down to videogames, and after a while, a guy ran up with a copy of the game and said it was a recent addition to the $10 bin and it hadn't been added into the system yet, and (get ready for this) told the witch to "just ring it in using the STICKER". She refused, the guy looked me in sympathy, stating "I am so sorry for this sir" and looked like he wanted to dig himself into a hole (I must have been looking rather psychotic at this point) and he told the lady, "just do it", and after glowering a bit she finally did.

I took a very long time looking over my receipt, to make sure the price was right and that the original purchase had been credited, so long that the lady inquired several times if everything was okay. It was a pretty bad experience, and you almost need a lawyer to shop at WM these days.

[belowzeros]

ehh why is this fraud?? its a new game sealed, its just old... but for alli know the person who i bought it from got it from that store and all i'm getting is credit? which goes towards buying something from their store anyways? its borderline fraud, but nothing incriminating. If anything the person who bought it, probably paid more than it sells now.

post of the day? lol


That's too bad...he had his funny times, and was getting along with everyone now. Oh well, if I was admin I'd have done the same thing. Good call Ryan.

I'm sure he'll be back under a new avatar once his IP releases >.>

[TYG3R]

It's losers like Klepto that make it tougher for everyone and create a "you are a criminal" atmosphere with the clerks.

Yesterday night I snagged a new $10 XBOX 360 game (C&C Kane's) out of the bargain bin, clearly marked as such with a "C&C: Kane's..." $10 sticker, but for some reason it wasn't in the system and the UPC rang in at $39 or something.

The lady looked at me like I was running a scam, and when I told her to try the sticker, she told me that the "sticker was not valid and I probably found it somewhere". She put the game away and rang up the rest of my purchases and when I asked about the game, she growled, "Do you really want me to call someone?"

I got in her face and said "YES!" so she called down to videogames, and after a while, a guy ran up with a copy of the game and said it was a recent addition to the $10 bin and it hadn't been added into the system yet, and (get ready for this) told the witch to "just ring it in using the STICKER". She refused, the guy looked me in sympathy, stating "I am so sorry for this sir" and looked like he wanted to dig himself into a hole (I must have been looking rather psychotic at this point) and he told the lady, "just do it", and after glowering a bit she finally did.

I took a very long time looking over my receipt, to make sure the price was right and that the original purchase had been credited, so long that the lady inquired several times if everything was okay. It was a pretty bad experience, and you almost need a lawyer to shop at WM these days.

Would the SCOP work in this case?

If you got it for free, that cashier would have gone ballistic!:twisted:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Shoplifted unactivated giftcards, returned them for refund.

Forget the banning from a forum like this? Is the guy in jail?

[Acid_]

It's losers like Klepto that make it tougher for everyone and create a "you are a criminal" atmosphere with the clerks.

Yesterday night I snagged a new $10 XBOX 360 game (C&C Kane's) out of the bargain bin, clearly marked as such with a "C&C: Kane's..." $10 sticker, but for some reason it wasn't in the system and the UPC rang in at $39 or something.

The lady looked at me like I was running a scam, and when I told her to try the sticker, she told me that the "sticker was not valid and I probably found it somewhere". She put the game away and rang up the rest of my purchases and when I asked about the game, she growled, "Do you really want me to call someone?"

I got in her face and said "YES!" so she called down to videogames, and after a while, a guy ran up with a copy of the game and said it was a recent addition to the $10 bin and it hadn't been added into the system yet, and (get ready for this) told the witch to "just ring it in using the STICKER". She refused, the guy looked me in sympathy, stating "I am so sorry for this sir" and looked like he wanted to dig himself into a hole (I must have been looking rather psychotic at this point) and he told the lady, "just do it", and after glowering a bit she finally did.

I took a very long time looking over my receipt, to make sure the price was right and that the original purchase had been credited, so long that the lady inquired several times if everything was okay. It was a pretty bad experience, and you almost need a lawyer to shop at WM these days.

What is up with that? She accused you of "finding a sticker" and putting it on the game? I know you were probably just trying to get out of the store as fast as you can, but man that's a big accusation. If I had the energy and time I'd complain to the manager. I mean the sticker thing is their system. You're using their system and they accuse you of stealing/scamming. WTF??

A couple of months ago I was at Walmart and brought my basket of purchases to the till. The clerk must have been new. After I put the items on the belt, she started arranging them. My radar went of and I thought it was kind of odd. Then I realized she was turning the items so the UPCs were facing her. She then proceeded to use the UPC gun (the one that they use when you leave heavy stuff in a buggy) to ring in all the items from about a foot away. Beep, beep, beep. I was watching this thinking that she's going to get mixed up about what she rang in. If you move the items from the not scanned zone to the scanned zone it's simple to keep track. She proved that she was simple because she, of course, got mixed up. We then proceeded to the "fun with printing receipts" phase and spent the next short while auditing her scanning results. I almost went to the manager to complain, but had had enough at that point.

When I checked my receipt again later I realized that she charged me twice for some eye drops.

I must have been her first customer - ever. I mean really how many times do you do this before you give it up and do it the normal way.

[TheHeeyyy]

EBGames
SimCity Creator (Wii): $15.50
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (Wii): $14.50
Puppy Luv (Wii): $13 (very surprising)
I got these games for $10 each at The Source, and used them to pre-order Uncharted 2.

[ArjunDhir]

2 days ago @ Futureshop:
NHL 09 - PS3 - $30
Resistance 2 - PS3 - $37

Edit:
Thank god I traded in when I did, according to tivs.ca, its only $8.40 TIV at FS now!

[belowzeros]

Would the SCOP work in this case?

If you got it for free, that cashier would have gone ballistic!:twisted:


that's not the SCOP, the item has a price tag.

[mahjongmaniac]

eb tried to give some teen .01 cent for kung fu panda and indy two pack
the kid didnt take it

this must be the 1st time i've heard of a game worth a penny at EBG LOL

i suspect those console freebie titles must be in huge abundance/excess at EBG :-0

[dtrader69]

Shoplifted unactivated giftcards, returned them for refund.

how can he get a refund for something that is unactivated?
there's a reason why there is a wall of cards in stores (like SDM, or grocery's stores)...
they are useless unless activated.


if klepto successfully get a refund....i dont know if he is smart, or if the cashier is stupid...most like is the cashier being stupid and should be fired

[mini kangaroo]

that's not the SCOP, the item has a price tag.

but isnt SCOP being that the item was said (flyers, shelf tag, price tag/sticker) having the lower price than then scanned price? that's my understanding of the policy. i could be wrong though

[mahjongmaniac]

$10 credit each. They will only accept sports games as old as 2008 for the minimum $10 credit promo.

this must be as a result of the bunch of NHL2K7 games they've got racked up... :lol:

-----

Guys,

Does BBV have a trade 3 or such promo going on right now?

you're confusing w/ EBG's T3GIF... BBV never had such promo

you're thinking of T4GIF... but AFAIK, they haven't been doing that for a while now

[Psubs]

you're thinking of T4GIF... but AFAIK, they haven't been doing that for a while now

Ya, I called yesterday and they won't be bringing it back any time soon. >:(

[zoro69]

but isnt SCOP being that the item was said (flyers, shelf tag, price tag/sticker) having the lower price than then scanned price? that's my understanding of the policy. i could be wrong though

Yes except not if its price ticketed. the scanning code deals with non price ticketed merchandise only. Sometimes staff at a scop store will do it anyway if you ask about scop, but not supposed to (much more likely something that should have scop apply will be a fight to the death with the staff over)


i'd say minimum $10 for any worthtless piece of junk is a better promo then a trade 4 qualifying titles anyway :)

[mahjongmaniac]

Would the SCOP work in this case?


ticketed item = you get it for the ticket price, no $10 off

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EBGames
SimCity Creator (Wii): $15.50
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (Wii): $14.50
Puppy Luv (Wii): $13 (very surprising)
I got these games for $10 each at The Source, and used them to pre-order Uncharted 2.

errr... i thought you said you were blacklisted f/ trading... ? unless you went to another store other than the 2 you mentioned

[mini kangaroo]

i have been thinking, with people getting blacklisted, and others buying cheap game to trade in..... how long do you think futureshop will continue on accepting trade ins? i can see EB doing it forever, because that's always been their "thing", trade and save...etc

you have to think that stores are losing profit here some where....

are so many of us abusing the system going to make it no longer available for us?

i for one, have bought cheap games, price matched from FS, and trade it in the next day that double up my credit there, (all legal) every dollar i make by trading in, they lose, sure i am sure going to be buying from them, but i started off with 70 credits (traded in 2 games), and now i have about 150+, and that's why some spending those credits in between as well.

[TheHeeyyy]

errr... i thought you said you were blacklisted f/ trading... ? unless you went to another store other than the 2 you mentioned

I told you all in this post (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9322399&postcount=10202) that I wasn't actually blacklisted. I've been able to do 2 T3G1F pre-orders the last 2 days without any problems.

[mahjongmaniac]

i have been thinking, with people getting blacklisted, and others buying cheap game to trade in..... how long do you think futureshop will continue on accepting trade ins? i can see EB doing it forever, because that's always been their "thing", trade and save...etc

well, FS isn't all that dumb... they've smartened up after the $10 Quake Wars fiasco =P

as per tivs.ca, a lot of older games are worth <$10 in TIV ($3.60 or $8.40)

[munsifn]

The Simpsons Game (X360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Prince of Perisa (PS3)

All qualify for trade-3 (couldn't get the TIVs, sorry)

[Captain Snazzypants]

The Simpsons Game (X360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Prince of Perisa (PS3)

All qualify for trade-3 (couldn't get the TIVs, sorry)

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) - the new Alien Syndrome (Wii) :twisted:
How long of a run will she have?

[neksus]

this must be the 1st time i've heard of a game worth a penny at EBG LOL

Call of Juarez, anyone? :razz:

[belowzeros]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) - the new Alien Syndrome (Wii) :twisted:
How long of a run will she have?


i dunnos but she's droppin pretty fast from where she started :)

[Vinman]

i suspect those console freebie titles must be in huge abundance/excess at EBG :-0

Sure, and retail copies are as rare as hen's teeth. :mad:

[balonis]

Alright
think I'm gonna lay low for a bit. Have all the games I need. Been noticing eb's are catching on to people abusing the system. I'm set for PS5 so it's not worth risking. There's gonna be some changes at eb coming up soon so wait for that.

[modano9]

i have been thinking, with people getting blacklisted, and others buying cheap game to trade in..... how long do you think futureshop will continue on accepting trade ins? i can see EB doing it forever, because that's always been their "thing", trade and save...etc

you have to think that stores are losing profit here some where....

are so many of us abusing the system going to make it no longer available for us?

i for one, have bought cheap games, price matched from FS, and trade it in the next day that double up my credit there, (all legal) every dollar i make by trading in, they lose, sure i am sure going to be buying from them, but i started off with 70 credits (traded in 2 games), and now i have about 150+, and that's why some spending those credits in between as well.

To build on this point...I was at Ballbuster tonight and got accused of theft.
Here is the situation. I purchased Hellboy from TSCC ($4.96 and TIV still $22.50). I also traded 2 copies of Ironman (one was mine and the other was my brothers). The chick said "How do I know you didn't steal these?"...the funny thing was I actually called the store about 1/2 hour before I showed up to make sure the multiple trade would be ok.

It is really none of their f'n business...If I'm smart by buying and trading to my advantage than more power to me. I ended up putting the credit towards Halo Wars CE and paid the diff in cash. On my way out I asked her if she could now sleep tonight.

Thoughts?

[modano9]

Alright
think I'm gonna lay low for a bit. Have all the games I need. Been noticing eb's are catching on to people abusing the system. I'm set for PS5 so it's not worth risking. There's gonna be some changes at eb coming up soon so wait for that.

What do you suspect?

[Vinman]

how long do you think futureshop will continue on accepting trade ins?

I don't know, but it doesn't look as if it's working too well at the stores I frequent.

At one, there were STACKS of NHL 09 360 used copies at, get this, $47+, while right down the aisle were a pile of new copies at $29 - same with Madden 09, $39 used, but $24 new. Lots of other examples of this, and the hot games, like UFC or Fable II, as priced equivalent to new. I see swarms of people in the new releases and bargain bin sections, but never anyone in used.

The only advantage to this is that FS ensures your money stays within the store, and is spent on hardware and software there. But even so, I can't see this trade-in business lasting much longer, as it's poorly run and old used game prices don't seem to ever get updated.

[airjordan604]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) - the new Alien Syndrome (Wii) :twisted:
How long of a run will she have?

yea, i was thinking the same thing, except I think Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii) is the new Alien Syndrome (Wii)... BBV's around my area have a min of 4 copies each still @ 9.99.... and its still has a TIV of $19 as of today @ EB...

noticed the local WM had about 50 copies of Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in the bargin bin today too...

[cashinstinct]

yea, i was thinking the same thing, except I think Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii) is the new Alien Syndrome (Wii)... BBV's around my area have a min of 4 copies each still @ 9.99.... and its still has a TIV of $19 as of today @ EB...

noticed the local WM had about 50 copies of Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in the bargin bin today too...

Life is unfair, I can't find these 2 turds in Montreal (Except for only 1 copy of Logan's Shadow).

[danzerino]

Life is unfair, I can't find these 2 turds in Montreal (Except for only 1 copy of Logan's Shadow).

What stores did you go to and in which area in montreal.

[cashinstinct]

HMV that do not have Logan's Shadow : Versailles, Anjou, MegaStore Ste-Catherine

WMT that do not have Logan'S Shadow: St-Leonard

BBV that do not have Tenchu Asssassins': BBV Pie-Ix/Beaubien and BBV St-Denis

I did not go to 20 stores, but up to now I am out of luck.

[cmr140]

HMV that do not have Logan's Shadow : Versailles, Anjou, MegaStore Ste-Catherine

WMT that do not have Logan'S Shadow: St-Leonard

BBV that do not have Tenchu Asssassins': BBV Pie-Ix/Beaubien and BBV St-Denis

I did not go to 20 stores, but up to now I am out of luck.

Dude, come to the west island, they have tenchu on Sources and I found syphon filter in the garbage bin at walmart in Kirkland, hope this helps.

[diananas]

28th @ EB Games:
Eat Lead (PS3) - 11.50

[JS2K6]

Could someone help me as to whether the T3G1F is always on at EBG? I've got the following to trade:

COD2
COD W@W
Dead Space
Elder Scrolls Oblivion
Lost Odyssey
(all 360)

According to the tivs site they should all qualify. I figured I'd trade the three lowest $ games for MW2 and just take the credit for the other two(or maybe toward GH5). Will this work?

Also, does anyone have any info on midnight releases for MW2? I would assume most places will have one considering that it will be the biggest game of the year but I can't find any info. Thanks for your help.:)

When I was at the Hyde Park EBG a few days ago they said MW2 was not currently available as part of the T3GIF promotion...

[Coolers]

When I was at the Hyde Park EBG a few days ago they said MW2 was not currently available as part of the T3GIF promotion...

Just pre-order one of the Gaming Guarantee titles (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781006) and trade it in within a week to get back $69.99 in credit, which you can apply to MW2 when it comes out.

[airjordan604]

Life is unfair, I can't find these 2 turds in Montreal (Except for only 1 copy of Logan's Shadow).

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2787/photojrm.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/photojrm.jpg/)

a few of the Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow's I picked up and traded in today.... going back tommorow to pick up the rest...

lol j/k... before the extra sensitive posts start.... that's just one small part of the bargain bin at the local WM.... i didn't buy a single copy... just happened to be walking by... and snapped it w/ my phone

[neomaster]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2787/photojrm.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/photojrm.jpg/)

a few of the Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow's I picked up and traded in today.... going back tommorow to pick up the rest...

lol j/k... before the extra sensitive posts start.... that's just one small part of the bargain bin at the local WM.... i didn't buy a single copy... just happened to be walking by... and snapped it w/ my phone

Watch out for those SF: Dark Mirrors...don't wanna pick those up by accident in your desperate hoard grabbing, lol.

[diananas]

Question about T3G1F and GGs:
When you pre-order a game you have to pick it up at the store you did the ordering from. However, when you go to return it for credit, is it any EB, or that specific one?

Thanks. :razz:

[mahjongmaniac]

Call of Juarez, anyone? :razz:

lol... WTH? so as of today, it's only worth a penny

what's funny is i think there was a deal a while back where these copies were selling for 1c too :-0

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To build on this point...I was at Ballbuster tonight and got accused of theft.
Here is the situation. I purchased Hellboy from TSCC ($4.96 and TIV still $22.50). I also traded 2 copies of Ironman (one was mine and the other was my brothers). The chick said "How do I know you didn't steal these?"...the funny thing was I actually called the store about 1/2 hour before I showed up to make sure the multiple trade would be ok.

It is really none of their f'n business... If I'm smart by buying and trading to my advantage than more power to me. I ended up putting the credit towards Halo Wars CE and paid the diff in cash. On my way out I asked her if she could now sleep tonight.

Thoughts?

yeah, and if you told them ^that, they'd prbly kick you out of the store XD

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I don't know, but it doesn't look as if it's working too well at the stores I frequent.

At one, there were STACKS of NHL 09 360 used copies at, get this, $47+, while right down the aisle were a pile of new copies at $29 - same with Madden 09, $39 used, but $24 new. Lots of other examples of this, and the hot games, like UFC or Fable II, as priced equivalent to new. I see swarms of people in the new releases and bargain bin sections, but never anyone in used.

their used games program is still relatively new (not even 1 yr old)... maybe there's just a lack of communication b/t used and new prices at FS HO gaming marketing dept

[thug98]

hey guys any good cheap games that trade for equal or more from eb games to futureshop sitting at 254.00 credit at futureshop and 170.00 at eb and i want my ps3 :(

[mahjongmaniac]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2787/photojrm.th.jpg[/URL]

a few of the Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow's I picked up and traded in today.... going back tommorow to pick up the rest...

lol j/k... before the extra sensitive posts start.... that's just one small part of the bargain bin at the local WM.... i didn't buy a single copy... just happened to be walking by... and snapped it w/ my phone

wow... at least it's organized and you don't have to dig for them in the dump bin

some of the WMs i've been to were literally a "dump" (big mess of games scattered everywhere)

[mudd_stuffin]

Traded in the following 3 games of TIV>$8 today:

1) Logan's Shadow PSP (bought for $10 at HMV)
2) Endwar PS3 (bought in July from EBG's "deal of the day")
3) Top Spin Tennis Xbox 360 (bought for $10 at Source)

[Turbinator_007]

For neksus:

I use the print creator feature a lot:
http://www.tivs.ca/print/


For some reason its only listing games around 8-9$ tiv, and not the rest when you look for everything above 8 for EBG. Hope you can fix it soon! :D

(my apologies if this was posted before)

[ProtossCraft]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2787/photojrm.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/photojrm.jpg/)

a few of the Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow's I picked up and traded in today.... going back tommorow to pick up the rest...

lol j/k... before the extra sensitive posts start.... that's just one small part of the bargain bin at the local WM.... i didn't buy a single copy... just happened to be walking by... and snapped it w/ my phone

woaw! crazy amounts there! and they are all organized unless many other walmarts!

[FlyingSoLow]

For neksus:

I use the print creator feature a lot:
http://www.tivs.ca/print/


For some reason its only listing games around 8-9$ tiv, and not the rest when you look for everything above 8 for EBG. Hope you can fix it soon! :D

(my apologies if this was posted before)

I think he was notified 2+ days ago. Seems to be that the EB $8+ list doesn't include the FS $10+ items.

[cashinstinct]

For some reason its only listing games around 8-9$ tiv, and not the rest when you look for everything above 8 for EBG. Hope you can fix it soon!

Blame the decimals! Thanks to EB for adding decimals to their TIVs, it makes life more difficult.

[danzerino]

Here are TIV'S at BBV all Xbox 360

Iron man 12 - 5$ at source
Hulk- 10 5$ at source
Hellboy- 22.50- 5$ at source

So I payed 15$ in total at source and then got 44.50 almost 3 times of what I payed

[funnypanks]

tiv for killzone 2 at FS is $37

[Gibber]

EBgames as of yesterday

X360
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - $8.50
Amped 3 - $12
Star Wars Force Unleashed - $23.75
Perfect Dark Zero - $5.50
Rainbow Six Vegas - $4.75

PS3
Haze - $12.50

[pink_panda]

EB Games August 27, 2009:

Buzz! Quiz Master PSP - $6.50
Hot Shot Golf: Open Tee 2 PSP - $2

[ScottyP]

Aug 27 2009

EB - Kane and Lynch (ps3) - $9.50

[TheHeeyyy]

Here are TIV'S at BBV all Xbox 360

Iron man 12 - 5$ at source
Hulk- 10 5$ at source
Hellboy- 22.50- 5$ at source

So I payed 15$ in total at source and then got 44.50 almost 3 times of what I payed

I can't believe Hellboy still has a $22.50 TIV. It's insane to get 450% profit on a trade-in.

[modano9]

I can't believe Hellboy still has a $22.50 TIV. It's insane to get 450% profit on a trade-in.

I think you mean ~350% profit...((22.50-5.00)/5.00)*100

[modano9]

yeah, and if you told them ^that, they'd prbly kick you out of the store XD

I guess you like when CSRs accuse you of theft...I had a right to be angry.
I like to see some 16 year old girl kick me out of the store:lol:

[x-factor]

My 60GB Playstation 3's disc drive broke while playing Batman AA. The drive stops recognizing any discs. Sony quoted the repair cost at around $190 after taxes in case anyone is wondering.


EB Games today August 29th 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum PS3 - $20 (I didn't trade it in)

Heavenly Sword ps3 - $35 went back up
inFamous ps3 - $40
Mario Kart wii - $35

Star Wars Force Unleashed wii - $11.50
(got from blockbuster from b2g1free, only bought it for trade 3 purposes)

[cashinstinct]

inFamous ps3 - $40

Infamous back to $40? good stuff!

[grazor]

I was able to do a T3 for Dragon Age. The games I used are below ( I don't remember the exact values).

All 360

Bioshock
Too Human
Mass Effect

I also traded in Gears of War 2 in anticipation of the GOTY edition which is supposed to be released on Sept 1st. The value was $24.75.

I forgot to mention that Red Faction Guerrilla has a TIV of $42 at BBV :). It's a good value considering I only paid $35 for the game.

[ProtossCraft]

My 60GB Playstation 3's disc drive broke while playing Batman AA. The drive stops recognizing any discs. Sony quoted the repair cost at around $190 after taxes in case anyone is wondering.


EB Games today August 29th 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum PS3 - $20 (I didn't trade it in)

Heavenly Sword ps3 - $35 went back up
inFamous ps3 - $40
Mario Kart wii - $35

Star Wars Force Unleashed wii - $11.50
(got from blockbuster from b2g1free, only bought it for trade 3 purposes)

im sure the TIV on batman will go up later, just like infamous

[dergz]

did a t3gif @ eb today. Sorry, i was in a hurry and didn't ask for the specific tivs. but they are all over >$8

SW:TFU (PS3)
Dead Rising (360)
SF: Logan's Shadow (PSP)

cheers!

[danzerino]

Thanks neksus for updating TIVS.ca I really appreciate it and from today I am done to trade games traded around 25-30 games for get a Nintendo Wii and pre-order 5 games and get them for free.

Anyways those are all the games that I traded in. They are all over 8 TIV at EB but not sure of the value.

Simcity creations Wii
Dark Kingdom PS3
Hell's Highway Brother in Arms 360
Too Human 360
Winter Sports Wii

Thanks a lot again neksus I saved 210$ :)

[DoubleStop]

I've never traded into Blockbuster before and i have a couple questions.
1) Do i need to pay for a membership card (similar to rogers)?
2) Is the $10 min deal always on? or just a promotion at certain times

[danzerino]

I've never traded into Blockbuster before and i have a couple questions.
1) Do i need to pay for a membership card (similar to rogers)?
3) Is the $10 min deal always on? or just a promotion at certain times

No you dont have to pay for a membership card

The 10 min deal has been on for 2 month but who knows it might disappear randomly

[Psubs]

No you dont have to pay for a membership card

The 10 min deal has been on for 2 month but who knows it might disappear randomly

The feeling is that it will end with August. Check back September. :razz:

[danzerino]

The feeling is that it will end with August. Check back September. :razz:

I also have the same feeling lol

[dorje]

any idea on TIV for Patapon 2.

[mahjongmaniac]

I guess you like when CSRs accuse you of theft...I had a right to be angry.
I like to see some 16 year old girl kick me out of the store:lol:

i was j/k :P

all i'm saying is, don't say that

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EB Games today August 29th 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum PS3 - $20 (I didn't trade it in)

Heavenly Sword ps3 - $35 went back up
inFamous ps3 - $40
Mario Kart wii - $35


BAA is $40 at RP, and as per the new trade pamphlet promo, it'll stay that way through-out Sept

also, MK is gonna be worth $40 at RP too

[lemailme]

Here are TIV'S at BBV all Xbox 360

Iron man 12 - 5$ at source
Hulk- 10 5$ at source
Hellboy- 22.50- 5$ at source

So I payed 15$ in total at source and then got 44.50 almost 3 times of what I payed

picked those up today also.

they asked if i was gonna take them into EB games

I said no im a collector

(going to BBV to dump em)

[TheHeeyyy]

any idea on TIV for Patapon 2.

I'm pretty sure that's a download-only game, so you can't trade-it back in.

[modano9]

picked those up today also. they asked if i was gonna take them into EB games. I said no im a collector (going to BBV to dump em)

How did you manage to keep a straight face...Um yes, I collect turds. I'm a fecophiliac:lol:

[Squeeky]

any idea on TIV for Patapon 2.

In North America its a download game from PSN only. No UMD to trade.

[madara]

traded in for Dirt 2 today at EB. i'm not sure if i switched the tiv's for the first two :)

1. Sim City Creator(Wii) - $14.50
2. Winter Sports:Ultimate Challenge(Wii) - $12.50
3. SF: Logan's Shadow(PSP) - $9.50

[ayinaim]

Is the T3G1F is still ongoing at ebgames? Or is it just on going type of promo?

[TheHeeyyy]

Is the T3G1F is still ongoing at ebgames? Or is it just on going type of promo?

Yes it is, but now the list of games that it can be used on has been limited.

[madara]

it is always on for recently released titles. recently however, they have a list of games you can have for pre-order.

[knh1314]

traded in for Dirt 2 and Marvel 2 today 8/29 at EB.

1. WWE S/R 2009(Wii) - $9.60
2. Super Swing Golf 2 - $>8
3. Wii Play SW - $>8

1. WWE 2009 S/R (Wii) - $9.60
2. Rock BND SW (x360) - $11.50
3. Ninja GDNII - $>9.30

plus, StarWars:Frc Unl (x360) - 23.75

[ayinaim]

Yes it is, but now the list of games that it can be used on has been limited.

ah..i see. But the games that i can trade in for the promotion is anything at all as long as the TIV is above $8. Only the game that i'm trading those for are limited to a few selected ones. Am i right? Thanks for clearing things up for me. I've always thought that it is the game that you can trade in are limited (similar to rogers plus).

[zoro69]

ah..i see. But the games that i can trade in for the promotion is anything at all as long as the TIV is above $8. Only the game that i'm trading those for are limited to a few selected ones. Am i right? Thanks for clearing things up for me. I've always thought that it is the game that you can trade in are limited (similar to rogers plus).

Yes anything over $8 or more works for any of their trade x games for something. Some stores limit what games you can preorder, some are offering anything on their system like the halo that comes out next year. Pretty much moot anyway while they got 6 guaranteed ones you can return for full credit refund within a week.

Suspect we'll see massive numbers of the games people are using drop below $8 soon. Business picks up going into Q4...but they've built a lot of inventory, and a lot of those xmas season releases fly of the shelf anyway

[rsimms90]

Hey guys, long time lurker but first time poster. Did a massive trade today toward a 160gb PS3 Uncharted, inFAMOUS and MLB 09 The Show bundle for $399, and picked up a new MGS 4 for $24.99. I don't regret it one bit as my 5th 360 broke last week.

EB Games

Madworld (wii) - $19.50
Super Mario Galaxy (wii) - $21.50
Blazblue (360) - $29.25
Resident Evil 5 (360) - $35.25
Rock Band (360) - $11.25
Riddick Dark Athena (360) - $19.00
Gears of War 2 (360) - $24.75
Fight Night Round 4 (360) - $40.00
Dead Space (360) - $13.50
FEAR 2 (360) - $24.25
Sacred 2 (360) - $34.75
Gears of War (360) - $13.00
Dead Rising (360) - $9.75
GTA IV (360) - $18.00
Grand Slam Tennis (Wii) - $14.50
Batman AA (360) - $20 (I kept it to wait for the trade value to rise a little)

Used Gears 1, Rock Band and Dead Rising in t3 for Halo 3 ODST, which i will return the next day for the GG to preorder Uncharted 2. Uncharted 2 isn't t3 eligible at my EB.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Batman Arkham Asylum PS3 - $20

from $2 to $20 :twisted: hope the tiv keeps on increasing :twisted:

[mahjongmaniac]

How did you manage to keep a straight face...Um yes, I collect turds. I'm a fecophiliac:lol:

^nah that'd be klepto =P

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Yes it is, but now the list of games that it can be used on has been limited.

for anyone wondering about the GG list of games, it's right on their website

http://www.ebgames.ca/tradepromotions.asp

Dirt 2
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Need for Speed: Shift
Halo ODST
Star Wars Clone Wars: Heroes of the Republic
Uncharted 2

[dbdudley]

Got $40 for Juarez: BiB today at Rogers. Don't forget to trade in your copy before August 31 to get the full TIV.

[mahjongmaniac]

Got $40 for Juarez: BiB today at Rogers. Don't forget to trade in your copy before August 31 to get the full TIV.

well, according to the upcoming Sept. promo (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783093), RP will still offer $35 TIV for CoJ:BiB... only a $5 drop, still not bad

[the_fm]

well, according to the upcoming Sept. promo (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783093), RP will still offer $35 TIV for CoJ:BiB... only a $5 drop, still not bad

not bad but it's still $5. as an rfd member, it's alot of money! :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

not bad but it's still $5. as an rfd member, it's alot of money! :lol:

heh, true enough

but this is RP store credit... if it was cash that'd be another story =P

[ProtossCraft]

errrr TIV.ca exceeded BW... again :evil:

[madara]

Hey guys, long time lurker but first time poster. Did a massive trade today toward a 160gb PS3 Uncharted, inFAMOUS and MLB 09 The Show bundle for $399, and picked up a new MGS 4 for $24.99. I don't regret it one bit as my 5th 360 broke last week.

EB Games

Madworld (wii) - $19.50
Super Mario Galaxy (wii) - $21.50
Blazblue (360) - $29.25
Resident Evil 5 (360) - $35.25
Rock Band (360) - $11.25
Riddick Dark Athena (360) - $19.00
Gears of War 2 (360) - $24.75
Fight Night Round 4 (360) - $40.00
Dead Space (360) - $13.50
FEAR 2 (360) - $24.25
Sacred 2 (360) - $34.75
Gears of War (360) - $13.00
Dead Rising (360) - $9.75
GTA IV (360) - $18.00
Grand Slam Tennis (Wii) - $14.50
Batman AA (360) - $20 (I kept it to wait for the trade value to rise a little)

Used Gears 1, Rock Band and Dead Rising in t3 for Halo 3 ODST, which i will return the next day for the GG to preorder Uncharted 2. Uncharted 2 isn't t3 eligible at my EB.

that's a lot of games! i hate to break it to you, but you were a day too early. could have gotten this promotion http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783251

[HamTard]

Batman AA (360) - $20 (I kept it to wait for the trade value to rise a little)

Do you guys think Batman AA will really rise at EB? What does it trade in for at Blockbuster/Rogers? I just beat it and I'm trying to decide when/where I should trade it in. I also want to get rid of Metal Gear Solid 4 because I can't stand the super long (and bad) cutscenes anymore.

I'm about to start playing Uncharted, should I wait and trade all 3 in at EB for a new game preorder?

[lemailme]

How did you manage to keep a straight face...Um yes, I collect turds. I'm a fecophiliac:lol:

hahah yea
he then went on to tell me that Iron Man is actually not that bad of a game.

THAT was hard to keep a straight face for.

[Xeerochild]

that's a lot of games! i hate to break it to you, but you were a day too early. could have gotten this promotion http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783251

OMG OUCH...

He had at least 10+ traded in before the T3G1F...there goes $50 I suppose. Not his fault, didn't know the promotion was coming live.

Dagger though still =/

[mahjongmaniac]

OMG OUCH...

He had at least 10+ traded in before the T3G1F...there goes $50 I suppose. Not his fault, didn't know the promotion was coming live.

Dagger though still =/

well, that's why it never hurts to freq.'ly ask for upcoming new promos (esp. if it's near the end of the current promo)

[_pOtEnZa_]

how long does tivs being down usually lasts ? is there a mirror or something ? like the last saved values somewhere ??

[AchtungAl]

how long does tivs being down usually lasts ? is there a mirror or something ? like the last saved values somewhere ??

You can use the Google cache of the site (updated August 27). Go to Google and search cache:http://www.tivs.ca

[DoubleStop]

You can use the Google cache of the site (updated August 27). Go to Google and search cache:http://www.tivs.ca

It only works for the main page i think, you cant click on any of the platforms to see the values

[AchtungAl]

It only works for the main page i think, you cant click on any of the platforms to see the values

I was able to get all of platform values after allowing scripts on the page.

[ScottyP]

Aug 29 @ EB

Marvel Ultimate Alliance PSP - $5

[Bargain Bin]

Hey guys, jus wanna tell those of you who pre-ordered Uncharted 2 (alot of you, I'm guessing) or who plan to pre-order Uncharted 2, Canadian EB Games retailers now HAVE the multiplayer demo code and revenge attribute code bonus available with pre-order.

I had already pre-ordered (trade 3 get 1 free) it at the beginning of August and didnt receive the code then. My friend told me he got it yesterday so I went in today with my receipt and picked up a code. I recommend you guys do the same. Hope I helped some people out. Sorry if its a repost.

[qasic]

August 29 @ EBGames

Disgaea 3 (PS3) - 15.75
Ferrari Challenge (PS3) - 11
Resistance Fall of Man (PS3) - 12.25
Ski-doo Snowmobile Challenge (PS3) - 11.50
Terminator Salvation (PS3) - $26.75
Warhark (PS3) - $6.50

All of Futureshop's prices on TIVS.ca for the above games were correct.

[miladvm]

RFD, help me out here. I am buying Mario Party DS and Kameo from someone on Kijiji for $20 and he said he'd give me GTA 4, disc only, for free. Would EB accept the disc by itself or should I use let's say XBLA Unplugged's case? Thanks!

[lcdps3]

RFD, help me out here. I am buying Mario Party DS and Kameo from someone on Kijiji for $20 and he said he'd give me GTA 4, disc only, for free. Would EB accept the disc by itself or should I use let's say XBLA Unplugged's case? Thanks!

call and check with your local stores. for me, one of them accepted the disc alone, and the other didn't.

[Jagmit]

call and check with your local stores. for me, one of them accepted the disc alone, and the other didn't.

my local eb accepted just my oblivion disc for a t3g1, but its ymmv

[BUFFAR]

Hey guys, jus wanna tell those of you who pre-ordered Uncharted 2 (alot of you, I'm guessing) or who plan to pre-order Uncharted 2, Canadian EB Games retailers now HAVE the multiplayer demo code and revenge attribute code bonus available with pre-order.

I had already pre-ordered (trade 3 get 1 free) it at the beginning of August and didnt receive the code then. My friend told me he got it yesterday so I went in today with my receipt and picked up a code. I recommend you guys do the same. Hope I helped some people out. Sorry if its a repost.

Thanks mang!

[lemailme]

Hey guys, jus wanna tell those of you who pre-ordered Uncharted 2 (alot of you, I'm guessing) or who plan to pre-order Uncharted 2, Canadian EB Games retailers now HAVE the multiplayer demo code and revenge attribute code bonus available with pre-order.

I had already pre-ordered (trade 3 get 1 free) it at the beginning of August and didnt receive the code then. My friend told me he got it yesterday so I went in today with my receipt and picked up a code. I recommend you guys do the same. Hope I helped some people out. Sorry if its a repost.

Yea I got one (two actually) of those

Tried putting the code in on PSN, didnt work.
These were new code cards too, i scratched off the silver part.

Then i called back and got her to give me a new code over the phone and that one didnt work either.

Anyone else having the same problem

[ApolloCreed]

The demo has been delayed until early September.

[Lint1976]

EB

NHL 09 - 7.00

I traded GTA IV (I believe it was 18.00 tiv) and Viva Pinata Trouble In Paradise (not sure the tiv) with it for a T3G1F, and the guy bumped NHL 09 up for me. :D

[Bargain Bin]

The demo has been delayed until early September.

Yeh, sorry, I forgot to mention that. I believe the demo will start on Sep 9th or 15th. Around there. I believe it lasts until launch date (Oct 13th). But you should all go get ur codes now, you never know if they might run out.

[Pro]

Yeh, sorry, I forgot to mention that. I believe the demo will start on Sep 9th or 15th. Around there. I believe it lasts until launch date (Oct 13th). But you should all go get ur codes now, you never know if they might run out.

Nice!! Very lucky for you!! There really are some great EB employees out there!

[Stetson717]

OMG OUCH...

He had at least 10+ traded in before the T3G1F...there goes $50 I suppose. Not his fault, didn't know the promotion was coming live.

Dagger though still =/

If I remember correctly from the last time they had this promo, it's actually an extra $5 per game if u trade 10+ games. It's not capped at $50 so in his case, he would have gotten $80 extra for trading in 16 games.

[Bargain Bin]

Nice!! Very lucky for you!! There really are some great EB employees out there!

lol, I wouldnt go that far. I think they were told about this. I went in and the guy wrote "Promo received" on my receipt for obvious reasons. He also asked me for $.01 and I was stunned. But then I realized it might be needed just for formality reasons to input into the computer. I also got a receipt and it says Uncharted 2 Promo Code (or somethin like that) and $.01 beside it. I laughed bout that for a while. Anyways, if anyone is looking forward to the game as much as I am, I hope you all get ur codes for some early multiplayer access. Plus, the voucher looks cool (its like the U2 box art pic).

[lcdps3]

thanks for letting me know about the uncharted 2 preorder vouchers. i forgot about those.

[mc_guru]

TIVs @ EB downtown Montreal

Gears of War - $13
Godfather ~ $9
Saints Row ~ $10
NHL 09 - $7.50

Also have another promo running where you can get NHL 10, NHK 2K10, FIFA 10 or Madden 10 if you trade 2 qualifying (min $8) games plus $20. Or you can trade 3 straight up.

[baconape]

hey guys, i trade gears two for 24.75 today and got it on edge card - the goty ver should be out soon i hear its like 39.99 ( correct me if im wrong )
but getting 25. for gears now and them getting goty ver for 40. is 15.00 for all the dlc packs - good deal

[Bargain Bin]

hey guys, i trade gears two for 24.75 today and got it on edge card - the goty ver should be out soon i hear its like 39.99 ( correct me if im wrong )
but getting 25. for gears now and them getting goty ver for 40. is 15.00 for all the dlc packs - good deal

Are you sure its $40? I am a PS3 owner, so I dont follow that much but if the U.S. MSRP is $39.99 would the Canada MSRP be $49.99? Hopefully not.

[revenge7777]

Are you sure its $40? I am a PS3 owner, so I dont follow that much but if the U.S. MSRP is $39.99 would the Canada MSRP be $49.99? Hopefully not.

$39.99 is the us price, Canada is going to have it for $49.99.

[xSPARKYx-]

$39.99 is the us price, Canada is going to have it for $49.99.

Source? Usually games only cost $10 more than the US price if they cost $60 in the US. Take the PS3 greatest hits for example, they don't cost $10 more here, its $30 in US and Canada.

[Pr0metheus]

Elder Scrolls oblivion ps3 $13.50 ebgames august 29/09

[GQ001]

Eb tiv today

iron man $5.75
Hellboy $5.75

[madara]

Eb tiv today

iron man $5.75
Hellboy $5.75

fail! people normally trade in these two at bbv, then use the credit to buy games for t3g1f at eb. i'm not sure if the bbv b2g1f on preplayed games is still on though.

[NoName #1]

fail! people normally trade in these two at bbv, then use the credit to buy games for t3g1f at eb. i'm not sure if the bbv b2g1f on preplayed games is still on though.

B2g1f was still on at the BBV here in Halifax this afternoon.

[kindred_99]

I took a bunch of (mostly garbage) to Rogers, Blockbuster, EB, Futureshop.

Tried to do a T3G1F at 2 different EBs using a $7.75 TIV game but both wouldn't budge on the extra 25cents, unbelievable.

PS3 Assassin's Creed is 6.75 Rogers, 10 Blockbuster, 13.25 EB, 27.60 Futureshop, bit of a surprise there.
PS3 Infamous is 36 Rogers, 42 Blockbuster, 40 EB, 15 Futureshop, EB had dropped to 20 last week but its back up now.
PS3 Hellboy is still 22.50 Blockbuster, and still 10 minimum for anything PS3 or Wii at Blockbuster

Does anyone know of an EB with any staff with any kind of spine? The one guy told me he'd get fired for giving me the extra 25cents when his manager saw their reports. Complete BS since he wasn't afraid to offer me more money for my games the last time I was there to buy them for himself instead of my trading them into the store, a fireable move if I ever saw one. I'm hoping to get my $7.75 TIV bumped so i cna do a T3G1F deal.

[Longobongo]

Hey guys, jus wanna tell those of you who pre-ordered Uncharted 2 (alot of you, I'm guessing) or who plan to pre-order Uncharted 2, Canadian EB Games retailers now HAVE the multiplayer demo code and revenge attribute code bonus available with pre-order.

Thanks for the heads up, picked mine up today. Already played the closed beta and it was really fun.

[dtp11]

I took a bunch of (mostly garbage) to Rogers, Blockbuster, EB, Futureshop.

Tried to do a T3G1F at 2 different EBs using a $7.75 TIV game but both wouldn't budge on the extra 25cents, unbelievable.

PS3 Assassin's Creed is 6.75 Rogers, 10 Blockbuster, 13.25 EB, 27.60 Futureshop, bit of a surprise there.
PS3 Infamous is 36 Rogers, 42 Blockbuster, 40 EB, 15 Futureshop, EB had dropped to 20 last week but its back up now.
PS3 Hellboy is still 22.50 Blockbuster, and still 10 minimum for anything PS3 or Wii at Blockbuster

Does anyone know of an EB with any staff with any kind of spine? The one guy told me he'd get fired for giving me the extra 25cents when his manager saw their reports. Complete BS since he wasn't afraid to offer me more money for my games the last time I was there to buy them for himself instead of my trading them into the store, a fireable move if I ever saw one. I'm hoping to get my $7.75 TIV bumped so i cna do a T3G1F deal.What was the $7.75 game?

[jEnkinsX]

How much is TIV for Rock Band 2 for PS3? Im having a hard time selling the one that came with the RB2 SE i got from T4. I already have the game.

[junebug904]

Aug 30 EB TIV
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360- Call of Duty 2 $11.25
Wii- Tenchu $19.00
Wii- Wall E $12.25
DS - Mario vs Donkey Kong $16.00

[DoubleStop]

Is it confirmed that the extra trade credit will stack with the trade 3? I cant see them giving an extra $10 credit as well as a pre order.

[TheHeeyyy]

Is it confirmed that the extra trade credit will stack with the trade 3? I cant see them giving an extra $10 credit as well as a pre order.

EBgames usually doesn't let promotional offers be combined (ex. games that had their TIV bumped above $8 with the Batman promo couldn't be used on a T3G1F for-it), so I'm highly doubtful it will be allowed with this promo too.

[kindred_99]

the 7.75 game was wii donkey kong king of swing (found it in a dump bin while back)

they wont bundle the trade deals, its either one or the other, i asked and of course they said its one or the other, this is eb we're talking about

[mahjongmaniac]

If I remember correctly from the last time they had this promo, it's actually an extra $5 per game if u trade 10+ games. It's not capped at $50 so in his case, he would have gotten $80 extra for trading in 16 games.

i can vouch for this... 10 or more games gets you an extra $5 TIC per game

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I took a bunch of (mostly garbage) to Rogers, Blockbuster, EB, Futureshop.

interesting... i didn't know they take "garbage" :D


Tried to do a T3G1F at 2 different EBs using a $7.75 TIV game but both wouldn't budge on the extra 25cents, unbelievable.

rules are rules... <$8 TIV = ineligible

[spham]

rules are rules... <$8 TIV = ineligible

Some managers will let you though. I brought in Battlefield Bad Company once and it scanned at $7.50 and the manager said "we could bump that up to $8 for you." and let me use it for a Trade 3 for 1.

[dark chaos]

how do i Know the TIV for PS2 games?

[Late Night Merchant]

how do i Know the TIV for PS2 games?

You call.

[Psubs]

Some managers will let you though. I brought in Battlefield Bad Company once and it scanned at $7.50 and the manager said "we could bump that up to $8 for you." and let me use it for a Trade 3 for 1.

This is true. I had 2 games that qualified SWTFU and Resident Evil 4 for the Wii and Lego Indiana Jones was at like $7 at the time and I was going to leave and a CSR said that he could do it for me. :razz:

I am so hoping that BB and FS bump up Lego Batman to like $22.99 so that the TIV will be like $8.

[mudd_stuffin]

TIVs @ EB downtown Montreal

Gears of War - $13
Godfather ~ $9
Saints Row ~ $10
NHL 09 - $7.50

Also have another promo running where you can get NHL 10, NHK 2K10, FIFA 10 or Madden 10 if you trade 2 qualifying (min $8) games plus $20. Or you can trade 3 straight up.

I am not sure if your quoted promos are correct.

Earlier today, I tried to trade 2 games + $20 for Madden at three locations. All three locations told me that this promo is intended for "pre-orders" but EB has been nice enough to extend it to one week past the release date. Given Madden was released about two weeks ago, I was told there is no way to trade for Madden now. Also, t3g1f for Madden apparently has not been an option either according to a fourth location earlier this week (but can work for NHL 10).

Perhaps YMMV?

[Jest3rr]

Blockbuster had a buy 2 and get 1 free deal on games. I got 3 copies of Tenchu Shadow Assassin and traded them all in to EBGames today for $19 each. Sweet deal.

[zoro69]

I am not sure if your quoted promos are correct.

Earlier today, I tried to trade 2 games + $20 for Madden at three locations. All three locations told me that this promo is intended for "pre-orders" but EB has been nice enough to extend it to one week past the release date. Given Madden was released about two weeks ago, I was told there is no way to trade for Madden now. Also, t3g1f for Madden apparently has not been an option either according to a fourth location earlier this week (but can work for NHL 10).

Perhaps YMMV?

just trade 3 for the guaranteed one that comes out on the 9th, return it, and buy madden. their rules on this seem kind of dumb when its as easy as buying a guaranteed one, getting $70 credit and buying anything you want.

[mudd_stuffin]

just trade 3 for the guaranteed one that comes out on the 9th, return it, and buy madden. their rules on this seem kind of dumb when its as easy as buying a guaranteed one, getting $70 credit and buying anything you want.

Thanks - that was what I was thinking as well...

[mahjongmaniac]

Some managers will let you though. I brought in Battlefield Bad Company once and it scanned at $7.50 and the manager said "we could bump that up to $8 for you." and let me use it for a Trade 3 for 1.

well, some of you guys/gals are lucky then

IME, they've never made an exception to that rule

[miladvm]

Mario Party DS
Elite Beat Agents
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360)

all qualified for T3GIF today. Is anyone else a T3GIF/GG junkie? I have 4 T3 preorders, 3 of them are GG's. Hahahaha :D

[Captain Snazzypants]

Earlier today, I tried to trade 2 games + $20 for Madden at three locations. All three locations told me that this promo is intended for "pre-orders" but EB has been nice enough to extend it to one week past the release date. Given Madden was released about two weeks ago, I was told there is no way to trade for Madden now. Also, t3g1f for Madden apparently has not been an option either according to a fourth location earlier this week (but can work for NHL 10).

Perhaps YMMV?

just trade 3 for the guaranteed one that comes out on the 9th, return it, and buy madden. their rules on this seem kind of dumb when its as easy as buying a guaranteed one, getting $70 credit and buying anything you want.

Better yet, get one of the guaranteed games, play it for fun (why not, eh?) then take it back for the full $70 in credit. Then buy a USED version of Madden 10 which should be at least $10 cheaper (with Edge card) :twisted:

[theprodigy]

Does anyone know the intervals in which EB's Featured Trade Values change? I want to trade in a couple of games on the list, but want to see how much longer I can hold on to them (to finish up) before they start dropping in value.

[neksus]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know the site will be down until September 1st, so an additional day. This month saw a massive amount of traffic increase - not sure if it's to do with the BBV B2G1 or just finally reaching mass audiences. I'm going to make the PSP and DS games reachable via link so they don't load with everything else, as well as having a searchable database for the Gamecube/PS2 games. Eliminating the PSP and DS games should save me about 40% of the current bandwidth usage, which is huge. There's also been quite a few requests on the old(er) systems, so I'll make them accessible to the public.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know the site will be down until September 1st, so an additional day. This month saw a massive amount of traffic increase - not sure if it's to do with the BBV B2G1 or just finally reaching mass audiences. I'm going to make the PSP and DS games reachable via link so they don't load with everything else, as well as having a searchable database for the Gamecube/PS2 games. Eliminating the PSP and DS games should save me about 40% of the current bandwidth usage, which is huge. There's also been quite a few requests on the old(er) systems, so I'll make them accessible to the public.

thanks for the notice, keep up the good work! :)

[miladvm]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know the site will be down until September 1st, so an additional day. This month saw a massive amount of traffic increase - not sure if it's to do with the BBV B2G1 or just finally reaching mass audiences. I'm going to make the PSP and DS games reachable via link so they don't load with everything else, as well as having a searchable database for the Gamecube/PS2 games. Eliminating the PSP and DS games should save me about 40% of the current bandwidth usage, which is huge. There's also been quite a few requests on the old(er) systems, so I'll make them accessible to the public.

neksus, I was wondering if you think that there is too much chitter chatter in this topic and found it annoying that you had to sift through it to find games' TIVs?

[neksus]

neksus, I was wondering if you think that there is too much chitter chatter in this topic and found it annoying that you had to sift through it to find games' TIVs?

I've gotten pretty good at sifting through the pages to find the dollar signs. Although, it does help when they're not mid-sentence, and are on their own line.

[the_fm]

Mario Party DS
Elite Beat Agents
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360)

all qualified for T3GIF today. Is anyone else a T3GIF/GG junkie? I have 4 T3 preorders, 3 of them are GG's. Hahahaha :D

i was, last fall. preordered like 4-5 games which i can't even remember besides L4D, GeOW2 and SFIV CE (on both consoles) :lol:

[got_it_4_cheap]

I've gotten pretty good at sifting through the pages to find the dollar signs. Although, it does help when they're not mid-sentence, and are on their own line.

maybe you should open up a new thread to make it easier for you

1 thread - strictly post tivs, off topic post = temporary ban

another thread for offtopic tiv talk :D

[spham]

Mario Party DS
Elite Beat Agents
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360)

all qualified for T3GIF today. Is anyone else a T3GIF/GG junkie? I have 4 T3 preorders, 3 of them are GG's. Hahahaha :D

I am. I have 5 games pre-ordered at the moment:

Modern Warfare 2 - PS3
Uncharted 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - Xbox 360
Ratchet and Clank - PS3

I also have $70 from Wolfenstein's GG which I'll be using towards Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 or Borderlands. I think I'm set for this fall.

[Captain Snazzypants]

maybe you should open up a new thread to make it easier for you

1 thread - strictly post tivs, off topic post = temporary ban

another thread for offtopic tiv talk :D

Excellent idea - I second it.
At a minimum, we should be asking people to format their TIV updates or at least separate them from the rest of their sqwak-tawk :twisted:

[miladvm]

Glad I could bring up a positive idea :)

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone know the intervals in which EB's Featured Trade Values change? I want to trade in a couple of games on the list, but want to see how much longer I can hold on to them (to finish up) before they start dropping in value.

if you're looking on their website for featured TIVs, take what's posted w/ a grain of salt... it's not always accurate (call to double check)
by the time a new "list" of featured game TIVs is avail. instore, online might still reflect the old list, which means the TIVs aren't always up-to-date

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maybe you should open up a new thread to make it easier for you

1 thread - strictly post tivs, off topic post = temporary ban

another thread for offtopic tiv talk :D

^well, this IS the "TIV thread"... if a new can of worms was open, i'd imagine we'd just see a merge =P

[balonis]

i am

i have
modern warfare 2 x 2
Halo OSDT x 2
MUA2 x 2
Uncharted 2 x 2
NHL 10
NBA 2K10
DJ Hero
Assasins Creed 2 x 2
God of war 3
Final Fantasy XIV
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Bioshock 2 x 2


Mario Party DS
Elite Beat Agents
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (360)

all qualified for T3GIF today. Is anyone else a T3GIF/GG junkie? I have 4 T3 preorders, 3 of them are GG's. Hahahaha :D

[Therapy2009]

whats the Trade in Value for

Call of Duty : World @ War PS3
Assassin's Creed PS3
Unreal Tournament 3 PS3

[ahsalloum]

Excellent idea - I second it.
At a minimum, we should be asking people to format their TIV updates or at least separate them from the rest of their sqwak-tawk :twisted:

And I third it. Let's do it. This gets rather annoying sometimes, especially when you're browsing on a handheld.

[Psubs]

^well, this IS the "TIV thread"... if a new can of worms was open, i'd imagine we'd just see a merge =P

Maybe open it in the Video Games section?

Maybe we can help out by transferring posts from here to there for Neksus? Like an archive for updates.

[Psubs]

And I third it. Let's do it. This gets rather annoying sometimes, especially when you're browsing on a handheld.

What about bolding them? :confused:

[mahjongmaniac]

whats the Trade in Value for

Call of Duty : World @ War PS3
Assassin's Creed PS3
Unreal Tournament 3 PS3

AC TIV was posted just a few pgs back...


PS3 Assassin's Creed is 6.75 Rogers, 10 Blockbuster, 13.25 EB, 27.60 Futureshop, bit of a surprise there.

[ahsalloum]

What about bolding them? :confused:

Still, too much to sift through on a handheld.

[lemailme]

im against you guys on the new thread

i personally love the little banter that comes with this thread

People are def not gonna post twice, and check two threads.

I think we should just impose a prefix for TIVs for neksus' sake

Say:

TIV-EB (or FS, or BBV)

Assassins creed $12.30 etc

That way neksus will just have to search for TIV-EB, or TIV-FS, or TIV-BBV

itll also help him organizing his updates

[PhilSousa]

Well I have decided to try this http://www.EBTIV.com thing again. My brother will be doing the WII section next few days. I have updated several PS3 games.

I traded in COD4 today for $30.50 at eb.

[mudd_stuffin]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know the site will be down until September 1st, so an additional day. This month saw a massive amount of traffic increase - not sure if it's to do with the BBV B2G1 or just finally reaching mass audiences. I'm going to make the PSP and DS games reachable via link so they don't load with everything else, as well as having a searchable database for the Gamecube/PS2 games. Eliminating the PSP and DS games should save me about 40% of the current bandwidth usage, which is huge. There's also been quite a few requests on the old(er) systems, so I'll make them accessible to the public.

Great work, Neksus... Thanks for maintaining that site.

[Jagmit]

im against you guys on the new thread

i personally love the little banter that comes with this thread

People are def not gonna post twice, and check two threads.

I think we should just impose a prefix for TIVs for neksus' sake

Say:

TIV-EB (or FS, or BBV)

Assassins creed $12.30 etc

That way neksus will just have to search for TIV-EB, or TIV-FS, or TIV-BBV

itll also help him organizing his updates

yea, i'm agains it too. maybe ppl can just bold and make the tivs red so its easier to see.

[FlyingSoLow]

yea, i'm agains it too. maybe ppl can just bold and make the tivs red so its easier to see.

Although colour is nice for looking for something when scrolling, I'm sure it's easier and more efficient to use the search function looking for a specific phrase. Hopefully neksus can decide what he'd like and it could be updated in the OP as a guideline.

[ChopSuey]

At this rate, Neksus is going to need a rack of servers in order to keep up with the bandwidth. :D You'd think Neksus was running a porn site. :twisted: But it's probably just Balonis hogging all the bandwidth. :)

[db23]

How much is TIV for Rock Band 2 for PS3? Im having a hard time selling the one that came with the RB2 SE i got from T4. I already have the game.

Couldn't you have traded in Rock Band 2 as one of the four games? That's what I plan on doing. Unless EB doesn't allow it for some reason...

[Vinman]

Still, too much to sift through on a handheld.

Well then.. tough titty said the kitty, we're all out of milk.

Attempting to hand-tailor and censor an entire forum thread for the infinitesimal number of handheld users is pretty bizarre, to say the least.

I like the banter, as this is a DISCUSSION FORUM, and along with the TIV values, I love reading about X FS boob and Y EB doofus and the bizarre stuff that happens on trade-ins.

[baconape]

I am. I have 5 games pre-ordered at the moment:

Modern Warfare 2 - PS3
Uncharted 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - Xbox 360
Ratchet and Clank - PS3

I also have $70 from Wolfenstein's GG which I'll be using towards Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 or Borderlands. I think I'm set for this fall.

i have you beat - im not as bad as grappos though - he's up to 21 or so now

i had two wolfentuds and two batmans
dirt 360 x3
guirar hero 5 w/giutar 360 x1
marvel ultimate x2 - for me and friend
brutal legend 360 x1
new halo x3 - for me and friend
left4dead x2 - for me and friend
call of duty modern hardend ver 360 x1

[Jest3rr]

Any idea on the TIV for Batman Arkham Asylum?

[Vinman]

1 thread - strictly post tivs, off topic post = temporary ban

Wow, exactly when did you purchase RFD and officially take over? I never heard anything about such a change. :confused:

[Hello-]

Any idea on the TIV for Batman Arkham Asylum?

Would like to know as well. Just passed it, was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

[Toricda]

any idea on the tiv for batman arkham asylum?


Batman AA bbv $42

[balonis]

lol actually i don't use tivs.ca lol. i actually have my own accurate source (no not calling). i don't have time to keep looking at my phone while at the store. i would share it with u guys, but that'll be like opening up pandora's box and people will abuse it.

At this rate, Neksus is going to need a rack of servers in order to keep up with the bandwidth. :D You'd think Neksus was running a porn site. :twisted: But it's probably just Balonis hogging all the bandwidth. :)

[dtrader69]

i am

i have
modern warfare 2 x 2
Halo OSDT x 2
MUA2 x 2
Uncharted 2 x 2
NHL 10
NBA 2K10
DJ Hero
Assasins Creed 2 x 2
God of war 3
Final Fantasy XIV
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Bioshock 2 x 2

medal time!

[dtrader69]

Well I have decided to try this http://www.EBTIV.com thing again. My brother will be doing the WII section next few days. I have updated several PS3 games.

I traded in COD4 today for $30.50 at eb.

heh...i am sure neksus is looking forward to some friendly competition...

[Vinman]

I love the format and interface of EBTIV.com, especially the sortable columns.

[miladvm]

I am. I have 5 games pre-ordered at the moment:

Modern Warfare 2 - PS3
Uncharted 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - PS3
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - Xbox 360
Ratchet and Clank - PS3

I also have $70 from Wolfenstein's GG which I'll be using towards Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 or Borderlands. I think I'm set for this fall.

spham, which EB location let you T3GIF for MW2?

[Parth]

If you want to get MW2 with a T3G1F, just preorder any of the GG games. When it comes out, pick it up and play for a few days. Return and use the money to preorder mw2.

[baxbunny]

I don't get why I got $35 for my COD3 for wii...
A lot of people want it?

[minuterice]

eb games
all for wii
august 30
guitar hero 3 7
guitar hero world tour 11.50
hooked real fishing 12.50
tenchu 19
super paper mario 20
warioware smooth moves 23
wii play 9.50
the bigs 4
carnival games 7.75
hannah montana spotlight world tour 14.50
endless ocean 9.50

[neksus]

I love the format and interface of EBTIV.com, especially the sortable columns.

Umm.
The columns on tivs.ca have ALWAYS been sortable.

[cmr140]

Umm.
The columns on tivs.ca have ALWAYS been sortable.

Is there a way to check the site today, I need to know a TIV. Thanks!

[neksus]

Is there a way to check the site today, I need to know a TIV. Thanks!

It's back up. I moved some other accounts around and added another 15gb, which I'm assuming won't be used in one day.

[Haz]

I love the format and interface of EBTIV.com, especially the sortable columns.

Umm.
The columns on tivs.ca have ALWAYS been sortable.I guess Vinman never tried clicking the column headers. It's been extremely useful for me.

[cmr140]

It's back up. I moved some other accounts around and added another 15gb, which I'm assuming won't be used in one day.

Thanks!

[chrisz28]

Thanks neksus for all your hard work.

[Maharg]

If you want to get MW2 with a T3G1F, just preorder any of the GG games. When it comes out, pick it up and play for a few days. Return and use the money to preorder mw2.

I did T3G1F for MW2 @ Ottawa Bayshore. They had a big list of games you could do the promo for, MW2 wasn't on there, but the fine print read "...available for any new release valued at $69.99" or something like that. So I asked the cashier and she said yes, no problem. She also mentioned they were having a midnight sale and had over 150 preorders for the game (this was a couple of weeks ago).

[miladvm]

Yeah I plan on using a GG (I have NFS: Shift preordered, I don't like sim racers at all) but I figured it would be easier if I could just preorder MW2 straight up.

[Vinman]

Umm.
The columns on tivs.ca have ALWAYS been sortable.

Not for me as when I click on it, it boots me back to the first screen, but it's likely a cookies/security issue that your host requires total openness - no go at work or even home.

[dtrader69]

Not for me as when I click on it, it boots me back to the first screen, but it's likely a cookies/security issue that your host requires total openness - no go at work or even home.

after you sort it....it does go back to the initial screen...and then you expand the section again....BAMN! everything is sorted.

[neksus]

Not for me as when I click on it, it boots me back to the first screen, but it's likely a cookies/security issue that your host requires total openness - no go at work or even home.

after you sort it....it does go back to the initial screen...and then you expand the section again....BAMN! everything is sorted.

Don't know what you're talking about for total openness :confused:
Seems to work for everybody else :razz:

[the_fm]

I don't get why I got $35 for my COD3 for wii...
A lot of people want it?

well, considering CoD4 is not out on the Wii yet, i guess demand is going up for that game. i'm pretty sure because they have a low stock for it

[Vinman]

after you sort it....it does go back to the initial screen...and then you expand the section again....BAMN! everything is sorted.

LOL, now that's logical. :lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Don't know what you're talking about for total openness :confused:
Seems to work for everybody else :razz:

I always did find it odd that when you sort on one of the columns, the page refreshes and all the sections collapse again. Is this a browser specific issue or expected functionality?

[Vinman]

Don't know what you're talking about for total openness :confused:
Seems to work for everybody else :razz:

1) Security settings - open vs. secure.

2) I had no idea whatsoever that me being unceremoniously booted back to the main screen was a "feature" (I assumed it was a cookie/security issue - happens on many other sites), but now that I do it does function in the way you seem to have designed it.

[neksus]

I always did find it odd that when you sort on one of the columns, the page refreshes and all the sections collapse again. Is this a browser specific issue or expected functionality?

Having the page not refresh would just be a bunch of AJAX crap that isn't at the top of my priorities list :razz: I suppose I could make a cookie that remembers what is currently un-collapsed...is that what you're asking? So when you sort/re-sort the column you were looking at is still un-collapsed?

1) Security settings - open vs. secure.

2) I had no idea whatsoever that me being unceremoniously booted back to the main screen was a "feature" (I assumed it was a cookie/security issue - happens on many other sites), but now that I do it does function in the way you seem to have designed it.

1) I understood the securities issue, but don't see how that could be insecure?

2) It does kind of look like it's bugged, I suppose, with collapsing everything...

[neksus]

For neksus:

I use the print creator feature a lot:
http://www.tivs.ca/print/


For some reason its only listing games around 8-9$ tiv, and not the rest when you look for everything above 8 for EBG. Hope you can fix it soon! :D

(my apologies if this was posted before)

I forgot to test it before I switched what I think was the problem line (funny how adding 2 characters drastically changes things!), so I'll need somebody to verify that the error they were seeing is now fixed :razz:

[baxbunny]

well, considering CoD4 is not out on the Wii yet, i guess demand is going up for that game. i'm pretty sure because they have a low stock for it

whoa, didn't even know they were making CoD4 for wii...
meh i'm happy got $35 thinking i'd get $12 or something

[Haz]

whoa, didn't even know they were making CoD4 for wii...
meh i'm happy got $35 thinking i'd get $12 or somethingYeah, Call of Duty Modern Warfare on the Wii surprised me too. Coming this November (http://kotaku.com/5330124/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-comes-to-wii-this-november) when everyone else is getting MW2.

[raiten]

Anyone think singularity or Blur seem like good games to preorder because I think I am set for fall but just wondering if either of these two seem tempting for anyone because I have like 3 preorders all set for like early to mid 2010 just wondering if I should change any of them towards it.

[Toricda]

TIV EB this morning

FARCRY 2 360 $20
TENCHU Wii $19
SOUL CALIBER IV PS3 $17.50
STARWARS FORCE UNLEASHED 360 $23.75

LEFT 4 DEAD 360 $20 , no thanks kept it

[blahblehblah]

TIV EB this morning

FARCRY 2 360 $20
TENCHU Wii $19
SOUL CALIBER IV PS3 $17.50
STARWARS FORCE UNLEASHED 360 $23.75

LEFT 4 DEAD 360 $20 , no thanks kept it

Hmm... i assume you did not do the TMGM promo because you would have done better if you had traded in 5 games and got $20 extra credit which would in essence netted you $24 TIV per game (better than T3G1F promo). Or did you do T4G PSP, 360? Either way i would have done the T5 get additional $20 TIV promo. You might wanna hassle them for at least the extra $10 for the T3 if you were not given that.

[PhilSousa]

The TENCHU Wii $19 is an amazing deal. I brought like a stack of them here in London and traded them all in at different EB locations. Stacked on Credit.

BBV had them for 9.99 with their buy 2 get 1 free. I took 3 Tenchu.

So $20 = $57

[tietherope]

The TENCHU Wii $19 is an amazing deal. I brought like a stack of them here in London and traded them all in at different EB locations. Stacked on Credit.

BBV had them for 9.99 with their buy 2 get 1 free. I took 3 Tenchu.

So $20 = $57

I'm getting jealous of all this Tenchu talk, out here they are marked at $29.99 at BBV.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm getting jealous of all this Tenchu talk, out here they are marked at $29.99 at BBV.

Just cuz they're marked for that price doesn't mean they will ring in as such - did you ever notice 2 of the same used games with different stickers? Bring it to the cash...

[mahjongmaniac]

At this rate, Neksus is going to need a rack of servers in order to keep up with the bandwidth. :D You'd think Neksus was running a porn site. :twisted: But it's probably just Balonis hogging all the bandwidth. :)

lol... w/ the amt of trading he does, he prbly visits the site every hr or so...

[lcdps3]

The TENCHU Wii $19 is an amazing deal. I brought like a stack of them here in London and traded them all in at different EB locations. Stacked on Credit.

BBV had them for 9.99 with their buy 2 get 1 free. I took 3 Tenchu.

So $20 = $57

i was wondering where they all went which bbv did u go to?

[Toricda]

Hmm... i assume you did not do the TMGM promo because you would have done better if you had traded in 5 games and got $20 extra credit which would in essence netted you $24 TIV per game (better than T3G1F promo). Or did you do T4G PSP, 360? Either way i would have done the T5 get additional $20 TIV promo. You might wanna hassle them for at least the extra $10 for the T3 if you were not given that.


I went with the intent to do the TMGM using all 5 games, yes all 5 would have been better but L4D tiv took me by suprise, I though it would be aleast $30. Instead of running around to get a 5th game I just used the 4 for the promo all were bumped +$3. Since all I wanted was the credit this promo works out better for me.

[mahjongmaniac]

lol actually i don't use tivs.ca lol. i actually have my own accurate source (no not calling). i don't have time to keep looking at my phone while at the store. i would share it with u guys, but that'll be like opening up pandora's box and people will abuse it.

i find that hard to believe...

your own source? what... "friends" at BBV/EBG/FS willing to give you a full list of TIVs for any/all games ?

[cmr140]

i find that hard to believe...

your own source? what... "friends" at BBV/EBG/FS willing to give you a full list of TIVs for any/all games ?

I guess its top secret government stuff, if he tells you he might have to kill you. LOL

[miladvm]

The TENCHU Wii $19 is an amazing deal. I brought like a stack of them here in London and traded them all in at different EB locations. Stacked on Credit.

BBV had them for 9.99 with their buy 2 get 1 free. I took 3 Tenchu.

So $20 = $57

Did you hit up Commissioners and Highbury? Stay away from my Blockbuster! :P

[baconape]

I guess its top secret government stuff, if he tells you he might have to kill you. LOL

it could be a brain implant. like in scanners

[arty316]

I know this is not the thread for this but considering the traffic on this thread it is the best place to spread the knowledge.

It is possible to use a lost Edge card or a gift card at EB. As long as you have a previous bill where you used the 10% discount or your EB credit they can use the gift card/GMR number off of the bill and apply either the credit or the 10% by punching it into their system. I was able to do this on the weekend. You still have to be lucky at the store though because some CSRs don't want to go through the effort to even try it....the first one I asked said I had to go back to the exact location I initially got my Edge discount card. Went to a different location and no problem.

[spham]

The TENCHU Wii $19 is an amazing deal. I brought like a stack of them here in London and traded them all in at different EB locations. Stacked on Credit.

BBV had them for 9.99 with their buy 2 get 1 free. I took 3 Tenchu.

So $20 = $57

So that's where they all went. Not complaining though since I've already got 4 of them. Did you go to the Richmond one?

[tietherope]

Just cuz they're marked for that price doesn't mean they will ring in as such - did you ever notice 2 of the same used games with different stickers? Bring it to the cash...

I have seen games with 2 different prices and they have always rang in as what it shows. Granted I would of grabbed the lower priced one I thought they were individually priced using that green BBV barcode.

[spham]

spham, which EB location let you T3GIF for MW2?

Hyde Park/Fanshawe Park Road location. The one near Future Shop and Wal-Mart.

[PhilSousa]

I refuse to say which BBV i went, becuase there are lots more out there. LOL I want to go back and get the rest!!! I had to waste so much gas driving to each BBV. You guys should do the same. HEHE

[blahblehblah]

i find that hard to believe...

your own source? what... "friends" at BBV/EBG/FS willing to give you a full list of TIVs for any/all games ?

Balonistalk now sounds like Kleptotalk (all brag and no info). I thought Balonis might be Klepto in disguise but the words used are so... different... no.. turdz...

I know this is not the thread for this but considering the traffic on this thread it is the best place to spread the knowledge.....

Im not so sure what the purpose of all that info is.. why would we want to know how to use a lost edge card or gift card? I purposely retracted the bottom part of the quote because i think you should retract that post. It kinda encourages fraud...i hope you did not intend for it that way.

I refuse to say which BBV i went, becuase there are lots more out there. LOL I want to go back and get the rest!!! I had to waste so much gas driving to each BBV. You guys should do the same. HEHE

Someone drive to all London location BBVs!! Cannot be that many :twisted:

[arty316]

Balonistalk now sounds like Kleptotalk (all brag and no info). I thought Balonis might be Klepto in disguise but the words used are so... different... no.. turdz...



Im not so sure what the purpose of all that info is.. why would we want to know how to use a lost edge card or gift card? I purposely retracted the bottom part of the quote because i think you should retract that post. It kinda encourages fraud...i hope you did not intend for it that way.



Someone drive to all London location BBVs!! Cannot be that many :twisted:

I'm not encouraging fraud. I lost my edge card a couple weeks ago and it also had unused store credit on it. I was just letting everyone know that it's still possible to use the store credit or use the 10% gamer discount even if you lost your card. You just need one of your bills that you either used the store credit or the discount on. I posted this because some people posted in the past wondering if they can somehow get back their credit/gamer discount on a lost gift card or edge card.

[Psubs]

I'm not encouraging fraud. I lost my edge card a couple weeks ago and it also had unused store credit on it. I was just letting everyone know that it's still possible to use the store credit or use the 10% gamer discount even if you lost your card. You just need one of your bills that you either used the store credit or the discount on. I posted this because some people posted in the past wondering if they can somehow get back their credit/gamer discount on a lost gift card or edge card.

Ah yes, it has your card #, your name and the balance. I guess they can check other EB's if you made a transaction in the area.

[DoubleStop]

Somewhat related to the lost edge card, if I preorder something and pay with my edge credit, will it say my edge card # on it? The reason i ask is because I want to preorder a game for someone else (and will give them the receipt), but i dont want them saying "i lost my card" and then having access to my credit.

[arty316]

I'm not encouraging fraud. I lost my edge card a couple weeks ago and it also had unused store credit on it. I was just letting everyone know that it's still possible to use the store credit or use the 10% gamer discount even if you lost your card. You just need one of your bills that you either used the store credit or the discount on. I posted this because some people posted in the past wondering if they can somehow get back their credit/gamer discount on a lost gift card or edge card.

Ah yes, it has your card #, your name and the balance. I guess they can check other EB's if you made a transaction in the area.

Actually, their system shows the balance left on your gift card including all transactions at any EBs. I know this because I used an older bill since it was the only one I could find and told them I'm sure I used my gift card at another EB after that bill but before I had lost my card and their system showed exactly how much was left. So the EB systems are more sophisticated than we think.

[arty316]

Somewhat related to the lost edge card, if I preorder something and pay with my edge credit, will it say my edge card # on it? The reason i ask is because I want to preorder a game for someone else (and will give them the receipt), but i dont want them saying "i lost my card" and then having access to my credit.

Ask for a gift receipt because when you do use store credit from an edge card, it does say your number, the previous amount, purchase amount and new balance (I'm looking directly at a bill). But I also assume if you are buying a game for someone you know them well enough to trust them with the receipt, right?

Also, your edge card has your personal info attached to it, they will ask for ID to verify it is your edge card. That is what they asked from me to ensure it was in fact my edge card that was lost.

[Longobongo]

When I was visiting my local EB yesterday a clueless women before me asked the clerk if "they sold the thing for the nintendo DS that lets you copy games", he replied no and it would be piracy so she nodded and quietly left the store. Thought it was humorous to ask such a thing.


EB values as of Aug. 30, all the games have some cents on it which I forgot. Looks like they dropped ~0.25-0.50 on every title to eliminate trading $8 tiv games.

EB Aug. 30

LittleBigPlanet (PS3) - $34.xx
Brothers in Arms (PS3) - $12.xx
Soul Calibur 4 (PS3) - $17.xx
Madworld (Wii) - $19.xx
Final Fantasy Ring of Fates (DS) - $12.xx
Big Brain Academy (DS) - $6.00

[DoubleStop]

Ask for a gift receipt because when you do use store credit from an edge card, it does say your number, the previous amount, purchase amount and new balance (I'm looking directly at a bill). But I also assume if you are buying a game for someone you know them well enough to trust them with the receipt, right?

Also, your edge card has your personal info attached to it, they will ask for ID to verify it is your edge card. That is what they asked from me to ensure it was in fact my edge card that was lost.

Ok thanks. So i could just get a gift receipt for the preorder? The reason im asking is because im looking to unload a bit of eb credit at at a discount (for cash), I know the person im giving the game to, but not well enough to trust with my info.

Or maybe there is a better way? Can i transfer $69.99 + tax to a gift card?

[neksus]

Actually, their system shows the balance left on your gift card including all transactions at any EBs. I know this because I used an older bill since it was the only one I could find and told them I'm sure I used my gift card at another EB after that bill but before I had lost my card and their system showed exactly how much was left. So the EB systems are more sophisticated than we think.

tracking money > vastly more important than tracking which games who has traded in
one could be millions of dollars in fines and jailtime, while one could just be...millions (who are we kidding? maybe thousands) of dollars in lost revenue :razz:

[kindred_99]

FYI the PS3 Assassin's Creed $27.60 price at Future Shop appears to be for the Collector's Edition. When I went yesterday the girl scanned the game (regular version) and it scanned at $27.60. Today a different guy scanned it and it ame up at $3.60. He said there are two different UPC codes and that they can only go by that, so EB is still the best bet for it, especially with the T3G1F promo.

Also, for anyone that has had a hard time with EB not wanting to take multiples of the same game on one T3G1F promo, a girl at EB today told me of a way around it. Apparently you can do partial trade ins toward T3G1F. You can trade two games in today, tell them its for the promo so they enter them at $23.33 each then come back another time and add a third game for another $23.33. In this case she said you can use multiple games on different days since they don't care about it that way. I'm guessing it might depend on the store but apparently it is an option that's out there.

[urs74]

Hyde Park/Fanshawe Park Road location. The one near Future Shop and Wal-Mart.

The one at Argyle Mall let me do it last week.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Also, for anyone that has had a hard time with EB not wanting to take multiples of the same game on one T3G1F promo, a girl at EB today told me of a way around it. Apparently you can do partial trade ins toward T3G1F. You can trade two games in today, tell them its for the promo so they enter them at $23.33 each then come back another time and add a third game for another $23.33. In this case she said you can use multiple games on different days since they don't care about it that way. I'm guessing it might depend on the store but apparently it is an option that's out there.

That's bizarre. If so, what would stop people from getting $23.33 on all their $8+ trades and never "quite" having a third title on hand. Mrs. Balonis is already gassing up the ricer after reading that post...

[balonis]

lol not really.. that would take too much back and forth. i like to optomize my trips. plus i don't really need to do it this way as i always have enough different titles to trade in

That's bizarre. If so, what would stop people from getting $23.33 on all their $8+ trades and never "quite" having a third title on hand. Mrs. Balonis is already gassing up the ricer after reading that post...

[mahjongmaniac]

I guess its top secret government stuff, if he tells you he might have to kill you. LOL

oh noes! i guess i should be scared for my life :lol:

[FlyingSoLow]

I forgot to test it before I switched what I think was the problem line (funny how adding 2 characters drastically changes things!), so I'll need somebody to verify that the error they were seeing is now fixed :razz:

Thanks for the fix neksus. Seems fixed.

Sorting by prices doesn't properly sort. Results in $1, $10, $2, $20, ..., $8, $9...

[stanace]

Thanks for the fix neksus. Seems fixed.

Sorting by prices doesn't properly sort. Results in $1, $10, $2, $20, ..., $8, $9...

Don't forget to convert to int! :lol:

[FlyingSoLow]

Is the BBV min. $10 TIV still available today?

[mahjongmaniac]

I have seen games with 2 different prices and they have always rang in as what it shows. Granted I would of grabbed the lower priced one I thought they were individually priced using that green BBV barcode.

nope...all identical used games have same pricing
the green barcode, IINM, is an indication it's title that has just been recently converted (rental --> PPed)... you'll notice that the cover art on the back has no white BBV sticker barcode covering the UPC (those are the traded titles)

green barcodes help them track rental --> PPed sales
white barcodes help them track traded game sales

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Actually, their system shows the balance left on your gift card including all transactions at any EBs. I know this because I used an older bill since it was the only one I could find and told them I'm sure I used my gift card at another EB after that bill but before I had lost my card and their system showed exactly how much was left. So the EB systems are more sophisticated than we think.

^that's interesting... one store can track your transactions at "all other EBGs" w/ just the S/N on the Edge card or GC ?

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FYI the PS3 Assassin's Creed $27.60 price at Future Shop appears to be for the Collector's Edition. When I went yesterday the girl scanned the game (regular version) and it scanned at $27.60.

not sure if this is the case now, but their reg. and CE TIVs used to be identical... you don't get any bonus for the CE apparently


Also, for anyone that has had a hard time with EB not wanting to take multiples of the same game on one T3G1F promo, a girl at EB today told me of a way around it. Apparently you can do partial trade ins toward T3G1F. You can trade two games in today, tell them its for the promo so they enter them at $23.33 each then come back another time and add a third game for another $23.33. In this case she said you can use multiple games on different days since they don't care about it that way. I'm guessing it might depend on the store but apparently it is an option that's out there.

hm... that's news to me :-0

[Coolers]

Yes, just did it this afternoon.

[pete]

I'm sure it's been posted, but a lot of the $9.96 games at the source are now $4.96.. so that Hellboy is now $5.70 or so after tax, and you can turn it into $22.50 at BBV...

also, Iron Man/The Hulk etc all $4.96.. still good to buy them and trade them at EB if you trade in more than 10 games get the $5 bonus per game.. you end up making like $6-7 a game..

gotta love it when there's a Blockbuster attached to The Source. especially when blockbuster still had the b2g1 free sign up..

I definitely didn't abuse this promo as much as I should have.. founds lots of games now.. only went to BBV for the first time the other night to check the games out, and made my only purchase today after trading in Hellboy..


TIVS Aug 31st BBV:
Hellboy xbox : $22.50
We Love Golf Wii: $10 not $30

[arty316]

Ok thanks. So i could just get a gift receipt for the preorder? The reason im asking is because im looking to unload a bit of eb credit at at a discount (for cash), I know the person im giving the game to, but not well enough to trust with my info.

Or maybe there is a better way? Can i transfer $69.99 + tax to a gift card?

I don't see a problem transferring credit to another gift card.

[diananas]

Does anyone know what happens if you fail to pick up a GG game at EB?

Do you just bring in your receipt to the same EB when you have time (weeks... months perhaps after), and they give you credit on a giftcard?

Thankssss

[arty316]

^that's interesting... one store can track your transactions at "all other EBGs" w/ just the S/N on the Edge card or GC ?

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Well it does make sense because you can use a gift card at any EB games location. It is like a credit card.

[neksus]

Don't forget to convert to int! :lol:

Don't need to when you sort by 0+$var :)

[Coolers]

EBG:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (360) = $40
Fable II Collector's Edition (360) = $28.50 (same as regular Fable 2)

FS:
Fable 2 = $37

[zoro69]

^that's interesting... one store can track your transactions at "all other EBGs" w/ just the S/N on the Edge card or GC ?

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Well it does make sense because you can use a gift card at any EB games location. It is like a credit card.

some little kid was trying to use a gc to buy something that didnt have enough on it. He was having a fit because he had traded something to another kid for the gc. The store had to call a number and was able to tell him the dates and amounts the gc was used.

[HamTard]

Do you guys think Batman will go above $20 any time soon? Or should we opt for Blockbuster's $42?

[lemailme]

TIV-EB

All worked for T3G1F

Fifa Street 3 ps3
Assassins Creed xbox
Gears of War 1 xbox

Picked up MW2

[Coolers]

EBG

360
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $13.50
Bourne Conspiracy - $10.25
Flatout - $8.25
Dirt - $12.75
GRID - $17.50

PS3
MGS 4 - $17.50

[anton204]

Wow NFS: Most Wanted has been over $8 for a long time... Don't think I've seen it below. Its a hard game to find at a decent price though, definitely a good game.

[Ridha]

Managed to find 2x Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in the Bargain Bin at Brampton East Wall-Mart; $10 each. I never thought I would ever search those bins.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Managed to find 2x Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in the Bargain Bin at Brampton East Wall-Mart; $10 each. I never thought I would ever search those bins.

RFD can do terrible things to men. :D

[FlyingSoLow]

TIV-BBV

PS3
Rock Band - $10 (min $10 TIV)
Motorstorm - $10 (min $10 TIV)
Prince of Persia - $15

[lemailme]

EBG

360
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $13.50
Bourne Conspiracy - $10.25
Flatout - $8.25
Dirt - $12.75
GRID - $17.50

PS3
MGS 4 - $17.50

use the new coding :o

(TIV-EB)

[army214]

Does EB allow you to do T3G1F on games that are already released, or only pre-orders? I want to trade in my syphon filter's to get Guitar Hero 5, but it came out today.

[mdc3000]

^The instore signs says 'new releases and preorders' so I think you'd be good if you went this week to get GH5.

[madara]

Does EB allow you to do T3G1F on games that are already released, or only pre-orders? I want to trade in my syphon filter's to get Guitar Hero 5, but it came out today.

the best thing to do is to try. it is YMMV on some stores. it depends on the person working on the till.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Managed to find 2x Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow in the Bargain Bin at Brampton East Wall-Mart; $10 each. I never thought I would ever search those bins.

RFD can do terrible things to men. :D

So true, but once you've got your sleeves rolled up and you're elbow deep rummaging around, there's no going back till you get your Syphon on :twisted:

I found 3 at my local WM, but accidentally dropped one between the cracks - could not retrieve it from the bargain bin box of death they use. When I went back the next day, the other two were nabbed. Damnit, looks like I have an infestation of RFDers in my neighbourhood now... :twisted:

the best thing to do is to try. it is YMMV on some stores. it depends on the person working on the till.

And THAT is the single most frustrating thing about doing business with EB...

[Haz]

Does EB allow you to do T3G1F on games that are already released, or only pre-orders? I want to trade in my syphon filter's to get Guitar Hero 5, but it came out today.All the EBs I've been to allows T3G1F for games released within 2 weeks.

[Setz]

When did the thread title change from "cheap games and TIV" to just "TIV"? I'm trying to find <10$ PSP games (to play), any ideas on good stores?

[mini kangaroo]

FYI the PS3 Assassin's Creed $27.60 price at Future Shop appears to be for the Collector's Edition. When I went yesterday the girl scanned the game (regular version) and it scanned at $27.60. Today a different guy scanned it and it ame up at $3.60. He said there are two different UPC codes and that they can only go by that, so EB is still the best bet for it, especially with the T3G1F promo.

Also, for anyone that has had a hard time with EB not wanting to take multiples of the same game on one T3G1F promo, a girl at EB today told me of a way around it. Apparently you can do partial trade ins toward T3G1F. You can trade two games in today, tell them its for the promo so they enter them at $23.33 each then come back another time and add a third game for another $23.33. In this case she said you can use multiple games on different days since they don't care about it that way. I'm guessing it might depend on the store but apparently it is an option that's out there.

i never knew they had collector's for Assassin's Creed, any chance you have the 2 UPC code? Thanks in advance

[Psubs]

When did the thread title change from "cheap games and TIV" to just "TIV"? I'm trying to find <10$ PSP games (to play), any ideas on good stores?

It's assumed that people will get cheap games with good TIV's.

[neksus]

use the new coding :o

(TIV-EB)

No need for that. It's easier to scan the page than CTRL-F three different search-phrases on every page.

[cmr140]

the best thing to do is to try. it is YMMV on some stores. it depends on the person working on the till.

Tell me about it yesterday I went into eb and was told I couldn't do the t3g1f for mw2 I said ok I called another nearby and said they could do it . How inconsistent :mad:

[PhilSousa]

Tell me about it yesterday I went into eb and was told I couldn't do the t3g1f for mw2 I said ok I called another nearby and said they could do it . How inconsistent :mad:

Yeah it was the same thing with me. I really hate the fact that each EB location has different games accepted.

[ironchefbryce]

Yeah it was the same thing with me. I really hate the fact that each EB location has different games accepted.

Went to a gamestop in Toronto and the dude said that the T3F1 is essentially good for ANY title (69.99 and under) as long as its a pre-order. Confirmed yesterday, although not on the list that they have up, MW2 qualifies.

[blahblehblah]

Went to a gamestop in Toronto and the dude said that the T3F1 is essentially good for ANY title (69.99 and under) as long as its a pre-order. Confirmed yesterday, although not on the list that they have up, MW2 qualifies.

There are alot of titles that they do not display a banner for that qualifies for T3G1F. One notable one is R&C 2 which is in their booklet but no store i have seen has displayed the flyer for their T3G1F. Getting T3G1F for any titles is definitely a YMMV and not in accordance to EB/gamestop policy (because they actually have a booklet that limits which titles qualify for a T3G1F) but if the store wants more sales, they might make an exception and let you pre-order anything.

Which gamestop in toronto told you this btw? Mind sharing? I hope that this has changed as it will definitely benefit us but this seems highly doubtful

[cmr140]

There are alot of titles that they do not display a banner for that qualifies for T3G1F. One notable one is R&C 2 which is in their booklet but no store i have seen has displayed the flyer for their T3G1F. Getting T3G1F for any titles is definitely a YMMV and not in accordance to EB/gamestop policy (because they actually have a booklet that limits which titles qualify for a T3G1F) but if the store wants more sales, they might make an exception and let you pre-order anything.

Which gamestop in toronto told you this btw? Mind sharing? I hope that this has changed as it will definitely benefit us but this seems highly doubtful

As someone pointed out throughout this thread, the EB's that are located in malls seem more strict about these promos as opposed to the ones that are not in a mall. THats according to my experience.

[Xeerochild]

There are alot of titles that they do not display a banner for that qualifies for T3G1F. One notable one is R&C 2 which is in their booklet but no store i have seen has displayed the flyer for their T3G1F. Getting T3G1F for any titles is definitely a YMMV and not in accordance to EB/gamestop policy (because they actually have a booklet that limits which titles qualify for a T3G1F) but if the store wants more sales, they might make an exception and let you pre-order anything.

Which gamestop in toronto told you this btw? Mind sharing? I hope that this has changed as it will definitely benefit us but this seems highly doubtful

Mhm, the EB at Dufferin Mall will only let you do T3G1F on certain games. The games are either already advertised in store or via flyer, or they check their booklet for it.

Wasn't able to T3G1F on MW at that EB because it wasn't in said booklet =/

[Lone_Prodigy]

Do you guys think Batman will go above $20 any time soon? Or should we opt for Blockbuster's $42?

Goozex - 1000 points will let you get ANY new release.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Goozex - 1000 points will let you get ANY new release.

Yup, and demand is very strong (as always) for new games. The thing with Goozex is that you have to be patient waiting for matches for games you want to get. Trading something hot is entirely different - you will be matched in no time.

They now trade in Blu-Rays as well so I have been using game credit to get some of the BRs I've had on my list for a while. And the buyer does not buy shipping, btw...

[Vertigo]

EB TIVs as of 30 minutes ago:

Wii
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: $13
Wii Play: $9.50

PSP
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow... can't remember, but it was valid for T3G1F. >.<

PS3
Lego Star Wars: $5.75

[blahblehblah]

As someone pointed out throughout this thread, the EB's that are located in malls seem more strict about these promos as opposed to the ones that are not in a mall. THats according to my experience.

I notice that too but i also think it just depends on how lucky you are. Going on weekdays to an EB in a mall is like asking to be roadkill and being rejected. Weekends are when part timers work and generally you get more "slack", hence my YMMV comment. I was asking for location because it was communicated to him that T3G1F was on all pre-orders. If confirmed, i will not order from any other gamestop except that one lol

Yup, and demand is very strong (as always) for new games. The thing with Goozex is that you have to be patient waiting for matches for games you want to get. Trading something hot is entirely different - you will be matched in no time.

They now trade in Blu-Rays as well so I have been using game credit to get some of the BRs I've had on my list for a while. And the buyer does not buy shipping, btw...

Meaning that the buyer does not pay for shipping? Seller absorbs all cost?

[mahjongmaniac]

Do you guys think Batman will go above $20 any time soon? Or should we opt for Blockbuster's $42?

i wouldn't risk waiting
as most of you should know already, game TIVs are quite volatile (esp. at EBG, and for BBV, it can only drop; not inrease)
you don't want to have trader's remorse (if there's such a thing =D )

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When did the thread title change from "cheap games and TIV" to just "TIV"? I'm trying to find <10$ PSP games (to play), any ideas on good stores?

since >1 mth ago, when the OP (chickenwing) finally decided to update the thread :razz:

this has become more of a TIV thread than "where to find cheap games" thread anyway

[zoro69]

batman will be good for an instant 1,000 on goozex for months, at least. You pay postage for the games you mail out (1.96 domestic). You only pay for a goozex token (.50-1.00 depending on how many you buy at once) when you receive a game.
Potentially you could start with batman, and keep swapping for newish 1000 point games being only out about $3 each time (compare that to the spread on even the best deals at eb...).

[ironchefbryce]

There are alot of titles that they do not display a banner for that qualifies for T3G1F. One notable one is R&C 2 which is in their booklet but no store i have seen has displayed the flyer for their T3G1F. Getting T3G1F for any titles is definitely a YMMV and not in accordance to EB/gamestop policy (because they actually have a booklet that limits which titles qualify for a T3G1F) but if the store wants more sales, they might make an exception and let you pre-order anything.

Which gamestop in toronto told you this btw? Mind sharing? I hope that this has changed as it will definitely benefit us but this seems highly doubtful

Gamestop at Metro Centre (St. Andrew TTC Station)

Not much traffic there thats probably why they are more flexible. Good luck!

[blahblehblah]

Gamestop at Metro Centre (St. Andrew TTC Station)

Not much traffic there thats probably why they are more flexible. Good luck!

I will definitely give them a shot for sure when i get 3 turds again lol. Looking to pre-order FFXIII and GOW3.

[Valo_Zombie]

Just traded in a bunch of games to my Local EB games... this is what i got for each

NOTE****
All games are PS3, All were traded or quoted at EB Games, The date was 09/01/09

Ghostbusters: The Video Game - $29.25
LOTR: Conquest - $14.75
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 - $18.50
Skate - $7.00
Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds - $24.75
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $22.50
COD4: Modern Warfare - $30.75
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 - $12.25
Resistance: Fall of Man - $12.25
EndWar - $10.00
Socom 4: Confrontation - $4.25
Lost: Via Domus - $1.75

[PhilSousa]

Cool Stuff. You checked quite a few titles. :D

[_pOtEnZa_]

did a big haul at my ebgames, lots that did not qualify but bumped 5$ more since i traded more than 10 :

TIV before the 5$ bump :

360 - world poker tour 2008 4.75
360 tony haks projet 8 6.50
360 space chimps 6.50
wii tamagochi party on 5.50
wii ninja reflex 7.5
wii avatar burning earth 3.50
wii spongebob creature 3.75
psp hot wheels ULT 5.50
psp wipeout pulse 5.50
psp lumines 2 4.75

then the others :
wii tenchu 19$
360 too human 18$
360 lost odyseey : 19$

still qulify (8$ or more)

dead space 360
fifa street 3 ps3
Ds kim possible 5
ds the mummy tomb emperor
360 mass effect = still more than 8$

[mahjongmaniac]

Just traded in a bunch of games to my Local EB games... this is what i got for each

NOTE****
All games are PS3, All were traded or quoted at EB Games, The date was 09/01/09

what do you mean "traded or quoted"... if you were "quoted", did you call for the TIVs?

and if traded, did you get the bonus $5 TIC/game w/ the TMGM promo (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783251)

[Pavel6969]

I assume he took all the games in, but kept some of them. Hence "quoted"

[TheHeeyyy]

EBGames:

Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (Wii): $14
SimCity Creator (Wii): $15
MLB Power Pros 2008 (Wii): $10.25

Unfortunately my store told me they already had too many copies of Winter Sports and SimCity, so I wasn't able to do a T3G1F there today. Oh well, I'll just use those games at another location.

[Captain Snazzypants]

batman will be good for an instant 1,000 on goozex for months, at least. You pay postage for the games you mail out (1.96 domestic). You only pay for a goozex token (.50-1.00 depending on how many you buy at once) when you receive a game.
Potentially you could start with batman, and keep swapping for newish 1000 point games being only out about $3 each time (compare that to the spread on even the best deals at eb...).

The only thing you ahve to watch out for is the feedback and history of the person requesting the game that you get matched with. Goozex is good in that you can see their whole history including trade cancellations (as both buyer and seller), comments left by others, etc.

The honour system is at work here, so be careful sending a brand new AAA game to somebody with little to no history. All they have to do is wait 2 weeks and say it never arrived. I have used xPresspost for a few games where i wasn't gonna take a chance.

Since I don't have to pay to have games and BRs sent to me, it works out in the end.

[nobudda]

TIVS at EB Sept 1

All for Wii (before any extra values for multiple trades) with approximate cents.

TNA Impact $5
The Mummy $1.75
Wario Land Shake it $11.50
Resident Evil Archives $19.50
Raving Rabbids TV Party $16.50
Mario & Sonic at t he Olympic Games $24.50
Tonb Raider Anniversary $7.50
Tomb Raider Underworld $9.50 (may have these switched)


BBV Aug 31
Wii Sports Resort $35.00

[army214]

Will EB accept unopened, sealed games for trade promos? I dont want to open a game to trade it in and then find out that the TIV just dropped or that they have too many of that game, making it not possible to return it.

[Haz]

Will EB accept unopened, sealed games for trade promos? I dont want to open a game to trade it in and then find out that the TIV just dropped or that they have too many of that game, making it not possible to return it.You'll looks suspicious but most EBs will most likely take them. Why don't you just call and ask if it's only a few games?

[Squeeky]

EB Games Sept 1st

PS3

Ghostbusters $29.25
Grand Theft Auto IV $18

[United11]

Looks like the $10 min TIV is over at BBV. Took my remaining $5 games and all were under $10.

That, combined with the end of the B2G1F means BBV is as cold as ice.

[Psubs]

You'll looks suspicious but most EBs will most likely take them. Why don't you just call and ask if it's only a few games?

Ya, it seems like when I call 2/3's of the locations will give TIV's over the phone. One nice CSR said that they would if I would wait on hold as he was with a customer. 2 minutes later, hello TIV's. :razz:

[blahblehblah]

Will EB accept unopened, sealed games for trade promos? I dont want to open a game to trade it in and then find out that the TIV just dropped or that they have too many of that game, making it not possible to return it.

EB won't turn you down on game trade in because they have too many. What they do is they just lower the TIV to the point you won't want to trade it in (yes the club i am looking at you!). BBV is the only place that turns you down due to having too much quantity.

They will accept unopened games, although they will prob think its very wierd that you are trading in games you have not played. Call in beforehand is prob the best way, saves you a trip anyways

[FiNaL WaR]

Will EB accept unopened, sealed games for trade promos? I dont want to open a game to trade it in and then find out that the TIV just dropped or that they have too many of that game, making it not possible to return it.

tryed once, they told me they had to open the box anyways to see if the game is inside...

[neksus]

did a big haul at my ebgames, lots that did not qualify but bumped 5$ more since i traded more than 10 :

TIV before the 5$ bump :

360 - world poker tour 2008 4.75
360 tony haks projet 8 6.50
360 space chimps 6.50
wii tamagochi party on 5.50
wii ninja reflex 7.5
wii avatar burning earth 3.50
wii spongebob creature 3.75
psp hot wheels ULT 5.50
psp wipeout pulse 5.50
psp lumines 2 4.75

then the others :
wii tenchu 19$
360 too human 18$
360 lost odyseey : 19$

still qulify (8$ or more)

dead space 360
fifa street 3 ps3
Ds kim possible 5
ds the mummy tomb emperor
360 mass effect = still more than 8$

Do these ALL have an extra $5 added onto the tiv?

[United11]

They will accept unopened games, although they will prob think its very wierd that you are trading in games you have not played. Call in beforehand is prob the best way, saves you a trip anyways

It's funny, cause I have taken in sealed games I just bought to trade and never had a word said about it, but a buddy of mine actually had like 4-5 old sports games that he got for christmas and bday presents, and took them in and got a bunch of heat for it.

Same with trading Tenchu, I've traded it like 6 times, but I was helping a buddy preorder a game, he had 2 qualifying games at home, so I told him to grab Tenchu for $10 and use that. He takes it in and the EB clerk started questioning him about where he got it.....

[kindred_99]

If you're trading in a new game just get them to scan it to make sure it qualifies, but don't let them open it until after the transaction has been processed. They can verify that the game is inside while you're still there, but not until after it is theirs.

[Captain Snazzypants]

tryed once, they told me they had to open the box anyways to see if the game is inside...

If you're trading in a new game just get them to scan it to make sure it qualifies, but don't let them open it until after the transaction has been processed. They can verify that the game is inside while you're still there, but not until after it is theirs.

Right, they can scan the UPC through the plastic wrapping. If you like the TIV, then you open it as you give it over. If somebody is telling you that they cannot check the TIV until you show that the game is inside, reach over and give their head a bit of a shake (don't actually...) :twisted:

[_pOtEnZa_]

Do these ALL have an extra $5 added onto the tiv?

no, none of these have, ive put the REAL TIV value, not the bumped on neksus :)

[neksus]

Which one is Kim Possible 5?

[spham]

Goozex - 1000 points will let you get ANY new release.

Yeah, Goozex is great. When Rock Band 2 came out I tried to trade in RB1 at EB and they offered $2 for it so I was able to trade it to Goozex for 700 points. Just last month, I was able to get Mass Effect, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Devil May Cry 4 for 650 points. I took those 3 games straight to EB and did a 3 for 1.

It's a long process, but if you're patient, you can turn junk into gold.

[tzhuge]

Right, they can scan the UPC through the plastic wrapping. If you like the TIV, then you open it as you give it over. If somebody is telling you that they cannot check the TIV until you show that the game is inside, reach over and give their head a bit of a shake (don't actually...) :twisted:

The only thing that they need to open it for that could potentially affect the de-facto TIV is the disc condition, but yeah there's no reason it has to be open for them to check the base TIV.

[lemailme]

Yeah, Goozex is great. When Rock Band 2 came out I tried to trade in RB1 at EB and they offered $2 for it so I was able to trade it to Goozex for 700 points. Just last month, I was able to get Mass Effect, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Devil May Cry 4 for 650 points. I took those 3 games straight to EB and did a 3 for 1.

It's a long process, but if you're patient, you can turn junk into gold.

signed up for goozex thx

DONE THX

[dodokid]

did the t3g1 deal at eb, i couldnt remember the exact tiv's

End War PS3 - ~$10-11
Syphon Filter: Logan's Revenge PSP - ~$9.25-9.75
Dead Rising XBOX 360 - ~$9-9.75

Also,

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror PSP - ~$3-4
Resistance: Retribution PSP - ~$14

[VenomZeus]

TIVs @ EB downtown Montreal

Gears of War - $13
Godfather ~ $9
Saints Row ~ $10
NHL 09 - $7.50

Also have another promo running where you can get NHL 10, NHK 2K10, FIFA 10 or Madden 10 if you trade 2 qualifying (min $8) games plus $20. Or you can trade 3 straight up.

NHL is that little already? I thought it would be $7.50 after nhl 10 comes out :(

[Grimcurse]

EB GAMES

Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS = 20$
Final Fantasy III DS = 8$
Code Lyoko PSP = 12$ (lol got this for 5$ at TRU in NYC, crap game so glad to get rid of it forever for 25$ with the T3!!!)

Red Steel Wii = 4.75$
Nights Wii = 3.50$

Mercenaries 2 360 = 7$
Alone in the dark 360 = 3.75$
Forza 2 360 = 4.50$

[dodokid]

does eb still have the psp promo?

[stanace]

Just traded in a bunch of games today... 9/1/09

Futureshop
PS3 Uncharted - $22.80
PS3 Socom Confrontation - $15.60

EB Games
PS3 CoD4 - $30.75
PS3 MGS4 - $17.25
PS3 DMC4 - $13.75
PS3 GTA4 - $18.00
PS3 Burnout Paradise - $10.75

Didn't have a manual with Uncharted, but the CSR was nice enough to go through with it :)

[Stetson717]

traded 3 games for a t3g1 promo and the trade more get more promo was stacking automatically. The csr was gonna give me $10 on edge card but the other csr said he wasn't sure if that was right so they called another store and were told to just adjust the tiv of the games cause the promo's aren't supposed to stack.

Tenchu wii $19

Tomb raider underworld 360 ?
Full Auto PS3 ?

Don't remember the last two tivs but they qualified

[spham]

Mirror's Edge - PS3 - $6.75
Battlefield: Bad Company - PS3 - $7.25
Cooking Mama - Wii - $6.50

[Vinman]

It's funny, cause I have taken in sealed games I just bought to trade and never had a word said about it, but a buddy of mine actually had like 4-5 old sports games that he got for christmas and bday presents, and took them in and got a bunch of heat for it.

I'll never understand this - when games are on sale, I tend to buy too much and then the unplayed games remain sealed. After all, why open them if you never played them, as I usually sell them on EBay or give them as gifts. I have lots sitting around here from Xmas and Boxing Day sales, still sealed and waiting for me to get the time to play them.

If someone at EB ever gave me *heat* for trading in sealed games, which I did with the XB360 deals, I'd have a good laugh. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

You'll looks suspicious but most EBs will most likely take them. Why don't you just call and ask if it's only a few games?

i think it might be OK if you have a few sealed games along w/ a bunch of opened games for trade

at least it'll look like you only have "some" games that you've never played (which is reasonable IMO)

but bringing in all sealed games will just raise some red flags


having said that, i've never bothered to trade in sealed games before....

[talannon]

Naruto ultimate ninja heroes 2 (PSP) - 6.50
Star wars force unleashed (PS3) - 22.50
Resistance 2 (PS3) - 34.75
God of war 2 (PS2) - 7.75

[Vinman]

but bringing in all sealed games will just raise some red flags

I just got back from a quick trip to an EB to pick up KOTOR2 (CSR knew I was looking for it) and I asked him about this, and it has NOTHING to do with sealed vs open games.

But it has everything to do with CERTAIN games coming in sealed over and over and over, like this Tenchu/Syphon Filter/Simpsons BS, where games were available dirt cheap from a retailer and tons were flying into EB. When the 20th guy walks in with 3-pack of Tenchu/Simpsons/SF games, asking for a T3G1F offer, then you may just get hassled or questioned.

But me bringing in a few sealed DS and Wii games that are difficult to even find at retail, they thankfully accepted them and even gave me the head's up on another XB360 that came in on trade.

EB absolutely loves to get in sealed, unused games in pristine condition, assuming you're not carrying any of the "sealed crap" that they've traded in 30 copies the previous day.

[miladvm]

I apologize for the off topic posting but I have two questions:

1. On tivs.ca what does it mean that some games have arrows in front of them?

2. I recently acquired a free copy of GTA IV for the 360 from someone and it has a circular scratch on the disc, I'm not mad at all because it was free but does anyone know how to remove scratches like this? I tried toothpaste and had no luck. I already own GTA IV and just want to trade this one.

[johncraven]

I apologize for the off topic posting but I have two questions:

1. On tivs.ca what does it mean that some games have arrows in front of them?

2. I recently acquired a free copy of GTA IV for the 360 from someone and it has a circular scratch on the disc, I'm not mad at all because it was free but does anyone know how to remove scratches like this? I tried toothpaste and had no luck. I already own GTA IV and just want to trade this one.

it means the game hasn't been updated in a while and the TIV is most likely outdated.

[Jagmit]

I apologize for the off topic posting but I have two questions:

1. On tivs.ca what does it mean that some games have arrows in front of them?

2. I recently acquired a free copy of GTA IV for the 360 from someone and it has a circular scratch on the disc, I'm not mad at all because it was free but does anyone know how to remove scratches like this? I tried toothpaste and had no luck. I already own GTA IV and just want to trade this one.

is it a circular scratch around the edge of the disc? thats prob a scratch from turning the 360 while its on, or a scratch cause the 360 was messed. those scratches are almost impossible to fix. you may get lucky and be able to trade it in to an EB where they forget to check (have seen this happen some times). or u may want to try to get it fixed from bbv cause they have some repairing machines.

[miladvm]

it means the game hasn't been updated in a while and the TIV is most likely outdated.

Thanks :)

is it a circular scratch around the edge of the disc? thats prob a scratch from turning the 360 while its on, or a scratch cause the 360 was messed. those scratches are almost impossible to fix. you may get lucky and be able to trade it in to an EB where they forget to check (have seen this happen some times). or u may want to try to get it fixed from bbv cause they have some repairing machines.

Yes it is on the edge of the disc. The two EBs I go to seem to always check so I guess BBV is my only hope. Thank you sir.

[spham]

Thanks :)



Yes it is on the edge of the disc. The two EBs I go to seem to always check so I guess BBV is my only hope. Thank you sir.

You might wanna try the EB Games in Masonville Mall. The last two times I traded in games there they never even opened up the cases to check. It was the same girl both times, but all she did was scan the back of each game and put them aside in a pile.

I got away with a few T3G1F trades where I was missing manuals for 2 games and where I printed off the cover for another game that was missing the cover because I bought them from Blockbuster. This was just last week too.

[TidalDreams]

Is the minimum $10 trade-in deal at Blockbuster still on?

[United11]

Is the minimum $10 trade-in deal at Blockbuster still on?

nope.

[TheHeeyyy]

Is the minimum $10 trade-in deal at Blockbuster still on?

I believe I heard someone say it's over, but I'm not 100% sure.

[neksus]

is it a circular scratch around the edge of the disc? thats prob a scratch from turning the 360 while its on, or a scratch cause the 360 was messed. those scratches are almost impossible to fix. you may get lucky and be able to trade it in to an EB where they forget to check (have seen this happen some times). or u may want to try to get it fixed from bbv cause they have some repairing machines.

This happened to my Left 4 Dead disc - a friend's kid knocked it over while it was on. I was kind of mad, considering they didn't even offer to fix it or anything, but a $3 buffing fee from Blockbuster cleaned it right up.

[domo325]

is it a circular scratch around the edge of the disc? thats prob a scratch from turning the 360 while its on, or a scratch cause the 360 was messed. those scratches are almost impossible to fix. you may get lucky and be able to trade it in to an EB where they forget to check (have seen this happen some times). or u may want to try to get it fixed from bbv cause they have some repairing machines.

I had 3 games to do the T3G1F for MUA2 and unfortunately, one of the eligible games I had was a 360 copy of Oblivion which was scratched to s**t. The lady at EB took in the two games, $23.33 each, and told me she had to deduct $3 off the tiv of Oblivion (it was $14 dropped to $11). Instead of raising the value to $23.33 (which I thought she would do since the tiv is still $11, which is >$8) she said she can only give me $11 credit for that game.

So, $23.33 + $23.33 + $11 = $57.66 total credits.
I put the credits towards a preorder of LBP GOTY edition instead, which was $59.99, so I paid off the difference with the pocket change I had.

Did I get screwed over?

[shani_d_best]

I had 3 games to do the T3G1F and unfortunately, one of the eligible games I had was a 360 copy of Oblivion which was scratched to s**t. The lady at EB took in the two games, $23.33 each, and told me she had to deduct $3 off the tiv of Oblivion (it was $14 dropped to $11). Instead of raising the value to $23.33 (which I thought she would do since the tiv is still $11, which is >$8) she said she can only give me $11 credit for that game.

So, $23.33 + $23.33 + $11 = $57.66 total credits.
I put the credits towards a preorder of LBP GOTY edition, which was $59.99, so I paid off the difference.

Did I get screwed over?

thats wrong... I think she should give u 23.33 for oblivion as well as it's TIV was $11 which was over $8

[Jagmit]

thats wrong... I think she should give u 23.33 for oblivion as well as it's TIV was $11 which was over $8

normally eb only accepts good condition games with box+manual for t3 promos. but my ebs cool, they take just discs from me. traded in my oblivion (only played for 1 hour lol), only the disc (no case or manual), towards a t3 for ODST.

[United11]

I had 3 games to do the T3G1F for MUA2 and unfortunately, one of the eligible games I had was a 360 copy of Oblivion which was scratched to s**t. The lady at EB took in the two games, $23.33 each, and told me she had to deduct $3 off the tiv of Oblivion (it was $14 dropped to $11). Instead of raising the value to $23.33 (which I thought she would do since the tiv is still $11, which is >$8) she said she can only give me $11 credit for that game.

So, $23.33 + $23.33 + $11 = $57.66 total credits.
I put the credits towards a preorder of LBP GOTY edition instead, which was $59.99, so I paid off the difference with the pocket change I had.

Did I get screwed over?

For $3, blockbuster can buff it up and make it look presentable.

Anytime I buy a game from BBV, i look at them and if they are in rough shape, I ask them if they can run it through their machine.

[rtooby]

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (PS3) - $5 BBV; $4.75 EB (or 4.50 I don't remember)
Hellboy: Science of Evil (360) - $15 BBV

[shani_d_best]

normally eb only accepts good condition games with box+manual for t3 promos. but my ebs cool, they take just discs from me. traded in my oblivion (only played for 1 hour lol), only the disc (no case or manual), towards a t3 for ODST.

wow... must be very happy guys working over there.:).. I have one EB Games which is not strict like others.. but it's not like ur EB Games.. would love to do trade-ins at ur location..:D

[belowzeros]

Hellboy: Science of Evil (360) - $15 BBV


oh noes! bout time but if someone is going to look at it and adjust why $15 lol

[Vinman]

wow... must be very happy guys working over there.:).. I have one EB Games which is not strict like others.. but it's not like ur EB Games.. would love to do trade-ins at ur location..:D

If all EBs employed such morons, the chain would go out of business - those case/manual-less POS games never ever sell and are a cash drain on the stores. I was personally at an EB when an employee was fired for taking in too many crap games (no manuals, scratches, etc.).

For real, it was the EB in Gatineau - was visiting a friend across the bridge and the manager was yelling (in French no less) to anyone who would listen, about how his stupid employees are taking in too many defective/incomplete games and how someone is gonna pay (he was throwing the games either in the trash or in the "refurb" box) - then one of the poor hapless drones walked in... and out, straight to the unemployment line.

Classic stuff. :lol:

[mit006]

Went to Richmond Hill FS to trade in Assassin's Creed for PS3 since for some reason it reads $27.60 on tivs.ca.

I was quoted $3.60. FYI.

[blahblehblah]

oh noes! bout time but if someone is going to look at it and adjust why $15 lol

They think that probably no one would trade it in at $15.. oh how wrong they are when the source is selling it for $4.96 now.. PM at BB and you can nearly get this for $4 tax in lol.

If all EBs employed such morons, the chain would go out of business - those case/manual-less POS games never ever sell and are a cash drain on the stores. I was personally at an EB when an employee was fired for taking in too many crap games (no manuals, scratches, etc.).

For real, it was the EB in Gatineau - was visiting a friend across the bridge and the manager was yelling (in French no less) to anyone who would listen, about how his stupid employees are taking in too many defective/incomplete games and how someone is gonna pay (he was throwing the games either in the trash or in the "refurb" box) - then one of the poor hapless drones walked in... and out, straight to the unemployment line.

Classic stuff. :lol:

Would have been funny if you offered to buy the incomplete games at their full price and see how the manager would have reacted :lol:

Went to Richmond Hill FS to trade in Assassin's Creed for PS3 since for some reason it reads $27.60 on tivs.ca.

I was quoted $3.60. FYI.

Probably because of the promo of the 3 eidos games going for cheap at EB. Assassin's Creed was one of them so hence the TIV plummet

[Vinman]

Would have been funny if you offered to buy the incomplete games at their full price and see how the manager would have reacted :lol:

Yeah, like that's gonna happen - the manager probably would have called the guys-in-white-suits on me, since anyone buying this trash at full price would be deemed mentally incompetent.

Then again, I scored absolutely immaculate copies of Jade Empire LE, KOTOR and KOTOR2 in my latest EB travels, all manuals included (even registration cards), etc. and at $4.99, $9.99 and $9.99, respectively, I was quite happy that MOST EBs continue to be picky with their trades.

Otherwise, I would not go there, and my family buys a ton of used games.

[blahblehblah]

Yeah, like that's gonna happen - the manager probably would have called the guys-in-white-suits on me, since anyone buying this trash at full price would be deemed mentally incompetent.

Then again, I scored absolutely immaculate copies of Jade Empire LE, KOTOR and KOTOR2 in my latest EB travels, all manuals included (even registration cards), etc. and at $4.99, $9.99 and $9.99, respectively, I was quite happy that MOST EBs continue to be picky with their trades.

Otherwise, I would not go there, and my family buys a ton of used games.

What i could never get was why BBV and RP would rent out copies of games with the manual included inside when its always prone to being lost in the process. They could easily just implement a policy to either include the manual in rentals but charge if its missing when they return it or just not include them at all. (i realize it makes little difference for the store themselves, its not like they care if they sell a used game with a manual but anyways..)

[PhilSousa]

Well Rogers Plus is starting to really take action against those missing booklets. I don't rent from them but I guess they do charge people for missing booklets now? Their new trade in items all require a book. Not like EB. I still don't know how EB does it. Take in games without book. I traded in my COD4 last week without a book.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Well Rogers Plus is starting to really take action against those missing booklets. I don't rent from them but I guess they do charge people for missing booklets now? Their new trade in items all require a book. Not like EB. I still don't know how EB does it. Take in games without book. I traded in my COD4 last week without a book.

YMMV. Not all managers set the same rules or enforce them stringently, and sometimes employees don't know/forget. But as a general rule of thumb it's best to have the book to be sure you won't get hassled, and if you do get hassled, don't give up, maybe you'll find another EB location that doesn't care/doesn't notice.

[neksus]

Went to Richmond Hill FS to trade in Assassin's Creed for PS3 since for some reason it reads $27.60 on tivs.ca.

I was quoted $3.60. FYI.

I had it at $3.60 and somebody reported it at $27.60

[Captain Snazzypants]

YMMV. Not all managers set the same rules or enforce them stringently, and sometimes employees don't know/forget. But as a general rule of thumb it's best to have the book to be sure you won't get hassled, and if you do get hassled, don't give up, maybe you'll find another EB location that doesn't care/doesn't notice.

If you're into "the trades" and you get a game that has both English and French manuals inside, always keep one of them in case you come across a cheap copy someday that qualifies but has no manual.

Rogers requires English manuals, but neither EB or BBV seem to care as long as there is one...

[Psubs]

If you're into "the trades" and you get a game that has both English and French manuals inside, always keep one of them in case you come across a cheap copy someday that qualifies but has no manual.

Rogers requires English manuals, but neither EB or BBV seem to care as long as there is one...

OMG, Genius. I just told them to toss the French manual from MLB Power Pros 2008 as it didn't even fit in the box. EB took my Metroid Prime: Corruption without a manual; just needed the cover for the trade 3.

[Pat_McCrotch]

Resistance 2 (PS3) - $25.

[anton204]

Games traded yesterday:

Wii:
Tenchu: Shadow Assassin = $19

PS3:
Armored Core for Answer = $7.75

360:
Top Spin 3
Tomb Raider: Underworld
LOTR: Conquest
All still over $8, used for T3G1F

[modano9]

If you're into "the trades" and you get a game that has both English and French manuals inside, always keep one of them in case you come across a cheap copy someday that qualifies but has no manual.

Rogers requires English manuals, but neither EB or BBV seem to care as long as there is one...

GREAT POINT!
I've never considered this...I guess that's why you get to wear the Snazzypants...;)

[modano9]

A couple of points about the whole Hellboy BBV fiasco.
- The UPC for the PS3 and XBOX360 versions do not scan in their system. Perhaps it dropped off the radar and the TIV was never adjusted.
- Previously played version sells for $44.99 currently...um...ya right!

[nowisdom]

Bbv - ps3 - nhl 09 - $12.50

[AchtungAl]

A couple of points about the whole Hellboy BBV fiasco.
- The UPC for the PS3 and XBOX360 versions do not scan in their system. Perhaps it dropped off the radar and the TIV was never adjusted.
- Previously played version sells for $44.99 currently...um...ya right!

They have had no problem scanning it for me.

[Grimcurse]

EB took my Metroid Prime: Corruption without a manual; just needed the cover for the trade 3.

I did the same thing, I kept the manual because of the colors...:o

EB Games

Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz Wii 6.50$
Picross DS 3$
Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow DS 6$ (pfffft...)

[Someguyatwork]

Madden 10 - PS3 - 39.50 at EB.

[mahjongmaniac]

I just got back from a quick trip to an EB to pick up KOTOR2 (CSR knew I was looking for it) and I asked him about this, and it has NOTHING to do with sealed vs open games.

But it has everything to do with CERTAIN games coming in sealed over and over and over, like this Tenchu/Syphon Filter/Simpsons BS, where games were available dirt cheap from a retailer and tons were flying into EB. When the 20th guy walks in with 3-pack of Tenchu/Simpsons/SF games, asking for a T3G1F offer, then you may just get hassled or questioned.

well, in that case, it doesn't matter if it's sealed or not... it'll still make them become suspicious

and BTW, Tenchu can't be new if RFDers are buying it f/ BBV for $10 used =P

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I apologize for the off topic posting but I have two questions:

1. On tivs.ca what does it mean that some games have arrows in front of them?

2. I recently acquired a free copy of GTA IV for the 360 from someone and it has a circular scratch on the disc, I'm not mad at all because it was free but does anyone know how to remove scratches like this? I tried toothpaste and had no luck. I already own GTA IV and just want to trade this one.

1. it's an indication of whether or not the most recent update is a result of a TIV drop or TIV increase; if you hover your mouse over the green/red arrow, it'll indicate the TIV of the game and the last time it was updated

2. one way is to go to BBV - they have the resurfacing machines that can remove scratches; however, it may cost you some $ for the repair

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it means the game hasn't been updated in a while and the TIV is most likely outdated.

uh... no. if the game hasn't been updated in a while, the date beside the TIV will be an obvious indication of that

[Vinman]

uh... no. if the game hasn't been updated in a while, the date beside the TIV will be an obvious indication of that

But there's also a "gray arrow" next to the game, which is I think what they're referring to. There is the usual up/down arrows, but look at the left of some game titles and you'll see a gray arrow - then sort by date and those will come up as the oldest TIV listings.

There has to be a limiter on the date that activates the gray arrow (1 year or more?) but the page owner/programmer would know better the specifics.

[Captain Snazzypants]

GREAT POINT!
I've never considered this...I guess that's why you get to wear the Snazzypants...;)

OK, here is the sneaky side to it. Because the requirement to have the manual can depend on the store, clerk and even the particular game you trade in (high TIV = easy pass), you can try this 'strategy':

Have your tradeables in a bag with one or more of the manuals that you want to keep separate (hey, they fell out). If they don't say anything you're golden, and if they do you realise the manual is in your bag...

Yes, I am that bored. And yes, the snazzypants are quite something :twisted:

[neksus]

But there's also a "gray arrow" next to the game, which is I think what they're referring to. There is the usual up/down arrows, but look at the left of some game titles and you'll see a gray arrow - then sort by date and those will come up as the oldest TIV listings.

There has to be a limiter on the date that activates the gray arrow (1 year or more?) but the page owner/programmer would know better the specifics.

I think it was set to 2 months. There's an error that doesn't properly display it correctly though, and I never got around to fixing it. It also had a mouse-over tag/alt text that explained that, but when there's a sentence being repeated 2000 times it took up alot of unnecessary bandwidth.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well Rogers Plus is starting to really take action against those missing booklets. I don't rent from them but I guess they do charge people for missing booklets now? Their new trade in items all require a book. Not like EB. I still don't know how EB does it. Take in games without book. I traded in my COD4 last week without a book.

for trade-ins, they charge for missing/incomplete games, and bad condition discs.... this isn't anything new on their promo T&C's

OTOH, for rentals, lots of games prbly don't have manuals (customers either don't return them, or forget... who knows)... and when the rental gets converted to PPed, it'll be manual-less
what's frustrating at times is they sell it at the same price PPed as if it was complete...

[Psubs]

OK, here is the sneaky side to it. Because the requirement to have the manual can depend on the store, clerk and even the particular game you trade in (high TIV = easy pass), you can try this 'strategy':

Have your tradeables in a bag with one or more of the manuals that you want to keep separate (hey, they fell out). If they don't say anything you're golden, and if they do you realise the manual is in your bag...

Yes, I am that bored. And yes, the snazzypants are quite something :twisted:

Ya, because I always keep my cases flailing open. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

If you're into "the trades" and you get a game that has both English and French manuals inside, always keep one of them in case you come across a cheap copy someday that qualifies but has no manual.

Rogers requires English manuals, but neither EB or BBV seem to care as long as there is one...
OMG, Genius.

this is RFD... i'm surprised no one thought about that? lol

some games come w/ both manuals, and i always keep one or the other just in case =)

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But there's also a "gray arrow" next to the game, which is I think what they're referring to. There is the usual up/down arrows, but look at the left of some game titles and you'll see a gray arrow - then sort by date and those will come up as the oldest TIV listings.

There has to be a limiter on the date that activates the gray arrow (1 year or more?) but the page owner/programmer would know better the specifics.

old game that has outdated TIV, or prbly no TIV reported at all

[Vinman]

old game that has outdated TIV, or prbly no TIV reported at all

Exactly.

it means the game hasn't been updated in a while and the TIV is most likely outdated.

[the_fm]

at EB to preorder MUA2:

Pikmin Wii - 9.50
Mario Tennis Wii - can't remember but it went down to 12 something
No More Heroes - 5.75
Alone in the dark x360 - 3.75
Space Chimps x360 - 6.50
Madden NFL 10 x360 - 40
Bourne x360 - still same tiv
Asterix at the Olympics Games x360 - $12 to $14 (it's somewhere in between. i was actually shocked by the value. thinking i was about to pawn it for $5 :lol:)

at FS:

Wolverine x360 - still 40

[dtrader69]

Yeah, Goozex is great. When Rock Band 2 came out I tried to trade in RB1 at EB and they offered $2 for it so I was able to trade it to Goozex for 700 points. Just last month, I was able to get Mass Effect, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Devil May Cry 4 for 650 points. I took those 3 games straight to EB and did a 3 for 1.

It's a long process, but if you're patient, you can turn junk into gold.

and what did shipping cost?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Ya, because I always keep my cases flailing open. :lol:

Just how dramatic are you when you burst into your local EB, game cases flailing wildly as you cut a path towards the counter, people parting to the side in the wake of your magnificence!! Laughed my ass off reading that (just after writing that!) :D


and what did shipping cost?

The 'Offerer' (seller) pays for shipping. The transaction is just for points (earned or bought) and both parties use one token ($1) which goes to the house (Goozex).

That's the beauty of it. Like the person above, I 'sold' one hot game (Motorstorm 2) for 1000 points, and bought 3-4 games with the points earned. And I only had to pay shipping for the one item I sent out. :twisted:

[Acid_]

Just how dramatic are you when you burst into your local EB, game cases flailing wildly as you cut a path towards the counter, people parting to the side in the wake of your magnificence!! Laughed my ass off reading that (just after writing that!) :D




The 'Offerer' (seller) pays for shipping. The transaction is just for points (earned or bought) and both parties use one token ($1) which goes to the house (Goozex).

That's the beauty of it. Like the person above, I 'sold' one hot game (Motorstorm 2) for 1000 points, and bought 3-4 games with the points earned. And I only had to pay shipping for the one item I sent out. :twisted:


Goozex is pretty good. It's slow, but you can get Triple A titles a few months after release. You can also give a good home to older titles like Warcraft 3, Halo 1 or whatever. It seems like a good alternative to EB, BBV, eBay, craigslist etc.

My only concern about Goozex is that they sell game trade points and that waters down the Goozex economy. So lets say I trade in 2000 points worth of my games and Goozex sells 2000 game points. I know there are hundreds or thousands of other members, but just to make it simple. Now there are 4000 points out there when I only injected 2000 points worth of games into the system. This makes the wait twice as long to get a game. Maybe they don't sell enough points to make a difference or they keep finding new member. If it's the new members side, then it could end in a bad implosion.

[spham]

and what did shipping cost?

I paid $7 or $8 I think to express ship Rock Band to someone in Ontario. For the other games I received, I didn't pay a dime. The person sending the games, pays for shipping.

[danzerino]

Ya goozex is awesome I have been using it since April and I shipped 23 games and got 26 Awesome

[deezz]

Hey guys do you think Klepto will make a comeback? Or has he already??

Just curious... :D

[zoro69]

My only concern about Goozex is that they sell game trade points and that waters down the Goozex economy. So lets say I trade in 2000 points worth of my games and Goozex sells 2000 game points. I know there are hundreds or thousands of other members, but just to make it simple. Now there are 4000 points out there when I only injected 2000 points worth of games into the system. This makes the wait twice as long to get a game. Maybe they don't sell enough points to make a difference or they keep finding new member. If it's the new members side, then it could end in a bad implosion.

No problem so far (agree it could be if too many get purchased). they are growing fast so they have to inject new points into the system some how. When someone new signs up and offers games, no points are created, it just spreads the existing points between more users. Since most users are holding on to a fair number of points, it would get to the point there weren't enough available. They have taken points out of circulation by having deals to redeem x points for a brand new game they arrange to be delivered (will be permanent feature soon).

They seem to do a pretty good job managing the "goozex economy", so Im not too worried they'll screw it up, but i wouldn't accumulate 10s of thousands of points like some on their forum claim to be holding.


'and what did shipping cost?"

its 1.96 for a game in normal case, anywhere in canada. 4.40 to the USA. For your hot titles there are requests willing to take disc only, which would be as low as .54 to send out.

You'll deal with a higher % of Canadians then you'd expect if you set it for both countries since a lot of the Americans have theirs set USA only.

[Acid_]

some games come w/ both manuals, and i always keep one or the other just in case =)



Yeah I usually keep all the manuals and stuff that I can just in case I can use it later.

These were all good for the T3G1F today:
Haze
Too Human
Dead Space
Tomb Raider Underworld
Gears of War
Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

One thing to note at first I preordered "Star Wars Clone Wars: Heroes of the Republic 360" but then I noticed that it was a $49.99 game. So I got the clerk to switch it to Halo ODST so I could get my $69.99 game guarantee money and get the Star Wars game with that plus $20 of TC.

[bluegill]

Killzone 2 PS3 EB Games -$33
Killzone 2 PS3 Future Shop -$37
Ghostbusters PS3 EB Games -$29.25
5:30pm EST Wednesday

[Acid_]

No problem so far (agree it could be if too many get purchased). they are growing fast so they have to inject new points into the system some how. When someone new signs up and offers games, no points are created, it just spreads the existing points between more users. Since most users are holding on to a fair number of points, it would get to the point there weren't enough available. They have taken points out of circulation by having deals to redeem x points for a brand new game they arrange to be delivered (will be permanent feature soon).

They seem to do a pretty good job managing the "goozex economy", so Im not too worried they'll screw it up, but i wouldn't accumulate 10s of thousands of points like some on their forum claim to be holding.


'and what did shipping cost?"

its 1.96 for a game in normal case, anywhere in canada. 4.40 to the USA. For your hot titles there are requests willing to take disc only, which would be as low as .54 to send out.

Goozex has been good to me so far, but, like you said, it's best to keep a low balance. If they're injecting new games in for the points they sell, that's awesome. I'd like to see how this plays out.

[spham]

'and what did shipping cost?"

its 1.96 for a game in normal case, anywhere in canada. 4.40 to the USA. For your hot titles there are requests willing to take disc only, which would be as low as .54 to send out.



Wow, where do you ship it for so cheap? I always went to my closest Canada Post outlet and paid $8 for shipping.

[DoubleStop]

a normal game can fit through canada post lettermail for $1.96

[zoro69]

Wow, where do you ship it for so cheap? I always went to my closest Canada Post outlet and paid $8 for shipping.

A standard game case , within canada, qualifies for oversized lettermail. At 100-200 grams thats 1.96. To qualify for lettermail it is supposed to fit through a 2cm thick slot. In a bubble envelope its very close to 2cm, and may not fit it is bent or the employee doesn't want it to (more commission for the outlet to charge parcel rate...). The reality is, they rarely get returned even if significantly thicker then 2 cm. So the solution is, buy stamps and put them on yourself, and drop them in the box.

[Captain Snazzypants]

No problem so far (agree it could be if too many get purchased). they are growing fast so they have to inject new points into the system some how. When someone new signs up and offers games, no points are created, it just spreads the existing points between more users. Since most users are holding on to a fair number of points, it would get to the point there weren't enough available. They have taken points out of circulation by having deals to redeem x points for a brand new game they arrange to be delivered (will be permanent feature soon).

That is a pretty close explanation of how monetary supply works. I would imagine it's where they derive most of their profits too...


'and what did shipping cost?"

its 1.96 for a game in normal case, anywhere in canada. 4.40 to the USA. For your hot titles there are requests willing to take disc only, which would be as low as .54 to send out.

You'll deal with a higher % of Canadians then you'd expect if you set it for both countries since a lot of the Americans have theirs set USA only.

As I posted earlier, you just want to make sure that the person requesting the game has solid feedback and some amount of history. It all works on the honour system, so if you don't send with tracking/insurance you could be out of luck if they either a) don't get it, or b) "say" they didn't get it...

Wow, where do you ship it for so cheap? I always went to my closest Canada Post outlet and paid $8 for shipping.

I had that experience too. They would say it's $8 regular, and just ~$1 more for ExpressPost...depending on the location. Crooks...

[United11]

Two quick TIV posts for today:

EB:

Jumper - 360 - $2.75
Hulk - 360 - $6.50
NHL 09 - 360 - $7
Space Chimps - 360 - $6.50
Ironman - 360 - $5.75
World Series Poker 08 - 360 - $4.75
Pro Evo Soccer 08 - 360 - $1.75
Lost Planet - 360 - $3.75
Spiderman 3 - PS3 - 6.50
Metal Geaar - PS3 - $17.25
Golden Compass - Wii - $6.50

BBV :Same titles):
Jumper - 360 - $1
Hulk - 360 - $7.50
NHL 09 - 360 - $12.50
Space Chimps - 360 - $12.50
Ironman - 360 - $12.50
World Series Poker 08 - 360 - $10.00
Pro Evo Soccer 08 - 360 - $5.00
Lost Planet(coloniels) - 360 - $7.50
Spiderman 3 - PS3 - 5.00
Metal Geaar - PS3 - $10.00
Golden Compass - Wii - $5.00


Anyone know if EB will take duplicates for the trade bump up promo? I've seen yes and no on here, but is there a copy of the promo anywhere? ie. Fine print?

[zoro69]

Im willing to take the risk on mailing without tracking, always, for the savings. if i save an average of $6 a shipment, it doesn't take too many to pay for a lost one. The most expensive game i'd be sending out would be things like the $30 infamous, or something I got a deal on like batman, so even a loss rate like 1 in 5 would be covered by the postage savings, while I expect the loss rate on goozex is 1 in 100s. Haven't had any issue in 20+ sent out so far. All received have sent without tracking except one, and that one said it was because he had his mom mail it when I suggested it could be done cheaper lol. its inevitable eventually I'll lose a game, but it will be nothing compared to the postage savings along the way, let alone the savings of using goozex vs eb.

I think there are a lot more people "buying points" by getting deals like batman trade 2 just to send out on goozex then there are buying points directly, so that keeps the game supply up. Lots an lots of game deals that make it cheaper to do that then buy points anyway.

there are people on rfd who have done hundreds of transactions on goozex, always using lettermail

[Wick98]

I called four stores this evening and none of them would give trade-in values over the phone. Apparently they've been told not to. All they would give were rough estimates, which doesn't help at all. I guess they're trying to cut down on our 'abuse.'

Did anyone check these 2 titles today?

Wii - Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge
PSP - Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow

I found those at a local Wal-mart. I just need to find one more game if those still qualify.

[ashs]

ebgames offered 40$ for my xbox 360 60 gig hard drive :-S

[mudd_stuffin]

I called four stores this evening and none of them would give trade-in values over the phone. Apparently they've been told not to. All they would give were rough estimates, which doesn't help at all. I guess they're trying to cut down on our 'abuse.'

Did anyone check these 2 titles today?

Wii - Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge
PSP - Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow

I found those at a local Wal-mart. I just need to find one more game if those still qualify.

I cannot shed a light on the value of the games but they apparently won't give values over the phone because it depends on the condition of the used game...

[Wick98]

I cannot shed a light on the value of the games but they apparently won't give values over the phone because it depends on the condition of the used game...

Did they tell you this recently? If so, that's a lame excuse considering they take off a uniform $3/damaged title. I think they're trying to annoy us into quitting this 'abuse of the system,' although I may be reading too far into it.

[mudd_stuffin]

Did they tell you this recently? If so, that's a lame excuse considering they take off a uniform $3/damaged title. I think they're trying to annoy us into quitting this 'abuse of the system,' although I may be reading too far into it.

Yes, I tried this on Aug 28... so this is recent.

[mahjongmaniac]

I called four stores this evening and none of them would give trade-in values over the phone. Apparently they've been told not to.
All they would give were rough estimates, which doesn't help at all. I guess they're trying to cut down on our 'abuse.'


i've been told it's "company policy"

it has sth to do w/ competitor's possibly phoning them about TIVs (i.e. BBV, FS, and now RP too)

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I cannot shed a light on the value of the games but they apparently won't give values over the phone because it depends on the condition of the used game...

that's also 1 of the factors but even if you say ''assume it's near-mint condition", if they're stubborn they'll still insist you come in, esp. if you have lots of games you want TIV quotes for

[ShruteFarmer84]

traded in nba2k9 (360), halo 3 and godfather wii today and they all worked.

[UncleRico.]

Got shut out at BBV today:
99 Nights
Project Gotham Racing 4
Kameo

All can be traded in for the low low price of $1 lol.

[FlyingSoLow]

TIV-BBV

XBox 360
Space Chimps - $12.50
Hellboy - $15

I'm liking The Source. :razz:

[modano9]

Got shut out at BBV today:
99 Nights
Project Gotham Racing 4
Kameo

All can be traded in for the low low price of $1 lol.

PGR4 is quoted on tivs.ca at EB Games for $10.25 (Aug 31st). I think quite a few people have used it towards the T3G1F promo...

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Got shut out at BBV today:
99 Nights
Project Gotham Racing 4
Kameo

All can be traded in for the low low price of $1 lol.

PGR4 is quoted on tivs.ca at EB Games for $10.25 (Aug 31st). I think quite a few people have used it towards the T3G1F promo...

RFD effect :D

[BUFFAR]

Futureshop TIV - Sep. 2/09

PS3 - Resident Evil 5 - $40
PS3 - Fight Night Round 4 - $37


....guess where I got those from? :razz:

[megardi]

All EB Games TIVs... September 2.

Xbox360
Rockband - 11

PSP
Hannah Montana: Rock the Show - 14.25 (don't ask!! haha :lol:)

PS3
Ninja Gaiden Sigma - 11.25

I had a tough time finding a store that would take the PSP game without a case (for a trade-3 deal anyways.. they'd all take it for straight up credit)... but I eventually found one that didn't care!

[neksus]

Got shut out at BBV today:
99 Nights
Project Gotham Racing 4
Kameo

All can be traded in for the low low price of $1 lol.

PGR4 is quoted on tivs.ca at EB Games for $10.25 (Aug 31st). I think quite a few people have used it towards the T3G1F promo...

RFD effect :D

He said BBV. Pretty sure it still qualifies at EB :)

[danzerino]

Futureshop TIV - Sep. 2/09

PS3 - Resident Evil 5 - $40
PS3 - Fight Night Round 4 - $37


....guess where I got those from? :razz:

Rogers Video :lol:

[neksus]

Hey guys do you think Klepto will make a comeback? Or has he already??

Just curious... :D

That reminds me...he emailed me this to post:

can u PLEASE copy and paste at RFD so all the peeps there r INFORMED of my banning there...i DID NOT, i repeat DID NOT commit any fraud/theft...i think the rfd mod/ ryan i blive is his nick got itchy fingers or took my postings in that SDM thread out of context ..sort of like jack trippers landloard in threes company, if u ever watched that show ages ago, 'jumping to conclusions'

anyways, wat i did was, went to ESSO gas stations and asked the attendants there if i cud take a esso card and get them activated later, some said yes, most said no....when i shopped at SDM stores, i always asked if the cashiers will allow me to use my esso gc i got from the gas stations ( most sdms were OOS on all esso cards ), some cashiers said FINE np cuz its ALL THE SAME BARCODES on these giftcards when it gets activated..i didn't steal or commit any fraud at all...so pissed off i got banned there..admin was completely wrong/off based on this..course i can still lurk under another nick but i want to b reinstated there

I neither condone anything related to him and don't let this get off-topic with another conversation, but he wanted me to post that. On an unrelated note, that email wasn't affiliated with anything (I don't think), so I'm not quite sure how he got it lol :confused::lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Originally Posted by kleptodathief
can u PLEASE copy and paste at RFD so all the peeps there r INFORMED of my banning there...i DID NOT, i repeat DID NOT commit any fraud/theft...i think the rfd mod/ ryan i blive is his nick got itchy fingers or took my postings in that SDM thread out of context ..sort of like jack trippers landloard in threes company, if u ever watched that show ages ago, 'jumping to conclusions'

anyways, wat i did was, went to ESSO gas stations and asked the attendants there if i cud take a esso card and get them activated later, some said yes, most said no....when i shopped at SDM stores, i always asked if the cashiers will allow me to use my esso gc i got from the gas stations ( most sdms were OOS on all esso cards ), some cashiers said FINE np cuz its ALL THE SAME BARCODES on these giftcards when it gets activated..i didn't steal or commit any fraud at all...so pissed off i got banned there..admin was completely wrong/off based on this..course i can still lurk under another nick but i want to b reinstated there

I can't even wrap my head around the logic of doing that, but I do sense the guy is being sincere. The fact that getting banned really bothers him (but not in a tirade kind of way) says something...

Anyone want to start a poll on his reinstatement? :twisted: (It's been kinda boring around here lately...)

[Jbently]

That reminds me...he emailed me this to post:



I neither condone anything related to him and don't let this get off-topic with another conversation, but he wanted me to post that. On an unrelated note, that email wasn't affiliated with anything (I don't think), so I'm not quite sure how he got it lol :confused::lol:

Meh, even if he really was joking about it, he should have known not to given his apparent multiple infractions. I'm sure if he really wanted to he would find a way to come back. He'd just have to find a new way to troll the forums without mentioning his ricer/putting on pants/turds/shorthand questions that take time to decipher. Wait a sec, that would have to make him post like a normal person....way too much effort.

[balonis]

Actually,
Kelpto kind of has a point. Ryan gave me a temp ban for no apparant reason. Apparantly doing many trade 3 promos is considered fraud... I pm'd him for the exact reason but got no reply. LoL he's kinda like one of those EB csrs who go by the book, but over do it and make up their own rules on the way. Watch, I'll probably get perm ban now for calling him out. Or this will get deleted..


That reminds me...he emailed me this to post:



I neither condone anything related to him and don't let this get off-topic with another conversation, but he wanted me to post that. On an unrelated note, that email wasn't affiliated with anything (I don't think), so I'm not quite sure how he got it lol :confused::lol:

[PhilSousa]

Rogers Video :lol:

I swear I could of guessed! :D I have updated my site with some new search function. Getting pretty good with this php stuff. :razz:

Phil

[Haz]

That reminds me...he emailed me this to post:



I neither condone anything related to him and don't let this get off-topic with another conversation, but he wanted me to post that. On an unrelated note, that email wasn't affiliated with anything (I don't think), so I'm not quite sure how he got it lol :confused::lol:He's stalking you man... Better keep the curtains closed.

I can't even wrap my head around the logic of doing that, but I do sense the guy is being sincere. The fact that getting banned really bothers him (but not in a tirade kind of way) says something...

Anyone want to start a poll on his reinstatement? :twisted: (It's been kinda boring around here lately...)I agree. So, you gonna start the poll? :razz:

[modano9]

Originally Posted by kleptodathief

can u PLEASE copy and paste at RFD so all the peeps there r INFORMED of my banning there...i DID NOT, i repeat DID NOT commit any fraud/theft...i think the rfd mod/ ryan i blive is his nick got itchy fingers or took my postings in that SDM thread out of context ..sort of like jack trippers landloard in threes company, if u ever watched that show ages ago, 'jumping to conclusions'

anyways, wat i did was, went to ESSO gas stations and asked the attendants there if i cud take a esso card and get them activated later, some said yes, most said no....when i shopped at SDM stores, i always asked if the cashiers will allow me to use my esso gc i got from the gas stations ( most sdms were OOS on all esso cards ), some cashiers said FINE np cuz its ALL THE SAME BARCODES on these giftcards when it gets activated..i didn't steal or commit any fraud at all...so pissed off i got banned there..admin was completely wrong/off based on this..course i can still lurk under another nick but i want to b reinstated there

I cannot even imagine someone doing this on the basis of it being legit. Whoever activated these cards could be fired for their actions. GCs are not activated by barcode...they are activated by swipe. Why couldn't the place the cards were obtained from activate them?

It's not like I care whether klepto is banned or not. Personally I find his posts quite funny.

[SubEe]

Eb games Sept 2/09
Nba 2k9 - $9
Soul Calibur IV - $16

[FallenAngel78]

Eb games Sept 2/09
Nba 2k9 - $9
Soul Calibur IV - $16

What platform was that on?

[Kuro]

Actually,
Kelpto kind of has a point. Ryan gave me a temp ban for no apparant reason. Apparantly doing many trade 3 promos is considered fraud... I pm'd him for the exact reason but got no reply. LoL he's kinda like one of those EB csrs who go by the book, but over do it and make up their own rules on the way. Watch, I'll probably get perm ban now for calling him out. Or this will get deleted..

Maybe if you actually read the original post that got him banned you would see that he said he "klepto'd" a few cards. Just everything he said sounded super sketchy and sounded like he was committing fraud and stealing cards. Anywho, the guy had dubious morals and couldn't type properly at all. Good riddance I say.

[mahjongmaniac]

I neither condone anything related to him and don't let this get off-topic with another conversation, but he wanted me to post that. On an unrelated note, that email wasn't affiliated with anything (I don't think), so I'm not quite sure how he got it lol :confused::lol:

he could've just as easily emailed the mods and explained it to them instead...

asking an RFDer to post this on RFD isn't going to help much... it's not like we can do anything for him =P

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Meh, even if he really was joking about it, he should have known not to given his apparent multiple infractions. I'm sure if he really wanted to he would find a way to come back. He'd just have to find a new way to troll the forums without mentioning his ricer/putting on pants/turds/shorthand questions that take time to decipher. Wait a sec, that would have to make him post like a normal person....way too much effort.

exactly :lol:

[Afrodiziak]

LOL at Klepto's Threes Company reference.

[grappos13]

LOL at Klepto's Threes Company reference.

i guess between klepto and balonis, the kisses are hers and hers and his...

[blahblehblah]

To reinstate or not reinstate Klepto..... that is the question? :lol:

His posts are funny but he does not necessarily contribute much to the threads themselves. I can't see how reinstating him benefits to RFD or the community really except for comic relief. I think he should e-mail a mod directly for a better effect but i don't think that is gonna change his perma-ban though

[HeavyDutyKronos]

To reinstate or not reinstate Klepto..... that is the question? :lol:

His posts are funny but he does not necessarily contribute much to the threads themselves. I can't see how reinstating him benefits to RFD or the community really except for comic relief. I think he should e-mail a mod directly for a better effect but i don't think that is gonna change his perma-ban though

I'm not suggesting they do, but if they reinstate him how about some terms and conditions, like probation (I'm sure he's familiar). Here are a few suggestions:

- Proof of completion of ESL Classes.
- Must never use the word 'turd' at pain of death.
- Must make a written apology to the English language
- Must make a YouTube video of his best Jack Tripper impression (note, video must be at least 3 minutes in length and include no less then 5 stunt tumbles over a couch)

Did I miss anything?

[deezz]

LOL at Klepto's Threes Company reference.
+1 haha, that made me laugh lol

Maybe if you actually read the original post that got him banned you would see that he said he "klepto'd" a few cards. Just everything he said sounded super sketchy and sounded like he was committing fraud and stealing cards. Anywho, the guy had dubious morals and couldn't type properly at all. Good riddance I say.

I recall that part of his quote, so I'm pretty sure that was the tipping point...he basically said that he stole, which...is not cool at all. But yeah, I was just curious if he was making a comeback in any way, shape or form, and if anyone had any guesses as to who he may be now hahaha. If he does, hopefully he's learned his lesson (not just about posting about stealing, but actually about stealing!!). It was definitely amusing having him around though heh...

[madara]

Where are the TIV's?:confused:

[TheHeeyyy]

Where are the TIV's?:confused:

If this thread was just used for TIV discussion, it wouldn't already have over 10,000 comments :lol:.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Where are the TIV's?:confused:

www.tivs.ca :D

[Haz]

Where are the TIV's?:confused:Didn't this turn into a "what to do with klepto" thread quickly.

[wheezee]

With all this Klepto talk, I feel like I'm derailing the thread with some updated TIVs, haha :D

Obtained this morning:

PS3 Infamous - $40
PS3 Fight Night Round 4 - $40
PS3 Killzone - $33
PS3 LittleBigPlanet - $33.75
360 Gears of War 2 - $24.75

[Captain Snazzypants]

Actually,
Kelpto kind of has a point. Ryan gave me a temp ban for no apparant reason. Apparantly doing many trade 3 promos is considered fraud... I pm'd him for the exact reason but got no reply. LoL he's kinda like one of those EB csrs who go by the book, but over do it and make up their own rules on the way. Watch, I'll probably get perm ban now for calling him out. Or this will get deleted..

Of course you stick up for your hubby. Listen to me, girlfriend! If Tina Turner can walk away from that abusive relationship with Ike, you can too. Repeat after me: "I am a strong woman. I don't need a man who steals my wings. I am one with the wind. My ass is not too big - it's Botticellian" :twisted:

You go girl!

[deezz]

I'm not suggesting they do, but if they reinstate him how about some terms and conditions, like probation (I'm sure he's familiar). Here are a few suggestions:

- Proof of completion of ESL Classes.
- Must never use the word 'turd' at pain of death.
- Must make a written apology to the English language
- Must make a YouTube video of his best Jack Tripper impression (note, video must be at least 3 minutes in length and include no less then 5 stunt tumbles over a couch)

Did I miss anything?

LOL hahaha I think you f*****g nailed it bro

[smuPoker]

With all this Klepto talk, I feel like I'm derailing the thread with some updated TIVs, haha :D

Obtained this morning:

PS3 Infamous - $40
PS3 Fight Night Round 4 - $40
PS3 Killzone - $33
PS3 LittleBigPlanet - $33.75
360 Gears of War 2 - $24.75

Where?

[neksus]

where?

eb.

[wheezee]

Yep EB, apologies for not posting store.

[blahblehblah]

Of course you stick up for your hubby. Listen to me, girlfriend! If Tina Turner can walk away from that abusive relationship with Ike, you can too. Repeat after me: "I am a strong woman. I don't need a man who steals my wings. I am one with the wind. My ass is not too big - it's Botticellian" :twisted:

You go girl!

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Comparing balonis/klepto to Tina Turner/Ike... are you sure you are not giving too much credit to balonis/klepto with this? :twisted:

[Psubs]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Comparing balonis/klepto to Tina Turner/Ike... are you sure you are not giving too much credit to balonis/klepto with this? :twisted:

Maybe like Whitney and Bobby Brown. It seems like they is both on drugs! :lol:

[baconape]

just to let anyone know that cares, i traded guitar hero world tour to bbv a month ago without the book, the book was in the magazine rack in the hallway (my 6 year old does weird stuff somtimes, like hiding the remote, really sick s**t like that) but anyways their is a code on the back of the book you can use to import a bunch of songs to guitar hero 5 like 35 songs for free if your going to trade in world tour use the code first for hero 5.

[baconape]

haa tina turner, anyone remember master blaster from max max beyond thunderdome. maybe balonis rides around on kleptos shoulders.

who runs turd town

i think klepto was funny, i wouldnt mind if he came back

[boondock]

Traded these games into BBV today, hoping to get the $10 min value but sadly didn't..:(

ALL are for XBox 360 and I brought them all from The Source/CC for 5 dollars:

NHL 08- $5
Project Sylphed- $1
BLITZ, The League- $5
Bionicle Heros- $5
KAMEO-$5
Space Chimps- 12.50
Pirates of the Carribean- $5

Had some extra credit leftover and got the following:
GRAW 2- $6
The Simpsons Game- $10
The Bee Movie- $10
Gears of war- $10

Traded the all but the bee movie into EB Games and some others:
Viva Pinata 2- $16
Tiger Woods Golf 07- $1.75
Gears of war- $13
Simpsons Game- $11
GRAW 2- $7.25

I have a bunch of pre-orders (AC 2,MW2 (PE), TH:ride, Boarderland,Rouge warrior, and a few others so I went for the extra credit and put it on my edgecard.

[DoubleStop]

Pokemon Pearl, Diamond and Mario Kart DS are all $20 at EB. Traded for Assassins Creed 2

[eldavido13]

traded in today at EB
all 360 games

Assassins Creed 13$
Culdecept Saga 5.75$
Warhamer MC 7.50$
Guitar Hero Aerosmith 6.50$
Guitar Hero 3 4.75
Halo Wars 40$

add 4$ a game for a total of 101.50$ Pretty good for some old games

[porkepik]

EBG
PS3
Guitar hero world tour:9$

Wii
Wii play:9.50$
Metroid prime 3:13$

[haisam10]

BBV:
Space Chimps (360) = $12.50
Iron Man (360) = $12.50

EB Games:
Prince of Persia (360) = $14
Lord of The Rings Conquest (360) = Not sure
Godfather (360) = Not sure

All three of those at EB Games qualified for T3G1F

[blahblehblah]

Traded these games into BBV today, hoping to get the $10 min value but sadly didn't..:(

ALL are for XBox 360 and I brought them all from The Source/CC for 5 dollars:

NHL 08- $5
Project Sylphed- $1
BLITZ, The League- $5
Bionicle Heros- $5
KAMEO-$5
Space Chimps- 12.50
Pirates of the Carribean- $5

Had some extra credit leftover and got the following:
GRAW 2- $6
The Simpsons Game- $10
The Bee Movie- $10
Gears of war- $10

Traded the all but the bee movie into EB Games and some others:
Viva Pinata 2- $16
Tiger Woods Golf 07- $1.75
Gears of war- $13
Simpsons Game- $11
GRAW 2- $7.25

I have a bunch of pre-orders (AC 2,MW2 (PE), TH:ride, Boarderland,Rouge warrior, and a few others so I went for the extra credit and put it on my edgecard.

Should have used Viva, GoW and Simpsons for a T3G1F, im sure there are more games you want hehe :twisted: You are lucky to find simpsons, GoW at BBV for $10.

BBV:
Space Chimps (360) = $12.50
Iron Man (360) = $12.50

EB Games:
Prince of Persia (360) = $14
Lord of The Rings Conquest (360) = Not sure
Godfather (360) = Not sure

All three of those at EB Games qualified for T3G1F

Isnt space chimps and iron man turds from like Source/CC and HMV? lol

[bjh24]

Traded in the following today.

FS
Fable 2 (360) $37
Call of Duty: World at War (360) $40

EB Games
360
Moto GP 07 $3.50
Devil May Cry 4 $6.50
NHL 09 $3.00 (CSR said that it had dropped overnight and couldn't believe it was only $3 now)
Gears of War 2 $24.75
Orange Box $6.75

PSP
Superbikes $11.50 (Not bad value for an awful game)

All of the ones traded at EB Games got bumped by $4.

Not a bad day as i managed to get rid of some games i don't play anymore and now have a $77 Futureshop Gift Card and $80 on my EDGE card :D

[db23]

Just found my receipt from Aug 29/09

TIV - BBV (all xbox 360)
Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter - $10
Madden NFL 09 - $10
Perfect Dark Zero - $10
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 - $10

[boondock]

Should have used Viva, GoW and Simpsons for a T3G1F, im sure there are more games you want hehe :twisted: You are lucky to find simpsons, GoW at BBV for $10.


I was checking out the games in the used game section, and the CSR at the counter shouted at me and showed me a bunch of games that they didn't have security cases for yet. He produced a hugh stack and they were there. I didn't ask why he needed the sec. cases because some of the used games are put out without the sec.covers(as the games are behind the counter anyway). I was glad enough to find those two. There are still a few "The Source" stores that have random 5 dollar games. It actually helped to go into the store and look because a few of the games I mentioned earlier wasn't in their "in-store" clearance section on the website.

Any Ideas than for another game? The ones I have our keepers for sure, alot of people seem to like the GG situation, so I might try that.

[FallenAngel78]

Trade in round 1 at EB Games

Wii

De Blob - $7.50
WWE: Smackdown vs Raw 2009 - $11.50
Ninja Reflex - $7.25
Sim City Creator - $15.25
Golden Compass - $6.50
Tenchu - $15

XBox 360

Lost Planet: Colonies Edition - $3.75
Too Human - $11.00
Space Chimps - $6.50

PS3

FIFA Street 3 - $13.00

Total after the bump up for trading in 10 games.... $147.25 Considering 7 of those game were clearance at the Source not bad.

[FallenAngel78]

Trade in Round 2 at EB Games

Wii

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - $28.75
Tenchu - Still at $15 LOL (Traded another 2 copies this time)

XBox 360

Space Chimps - Yep still $6.50
Too Human - Still $11.00 (which is a drop in price from what tivs.ca lists)

PS3

Ratchet and Clank - $14.50
Burnout Paradise - $6.75
Tomb Raider: Underworld - $13.50
Devil May Cry 4 - $13.75
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $17.25
Smackdown vs Raw 2009 - $18.50

And the total after being bumped up was $215.50. So between the two I came home with a PS3 slim and $62 in credit to be used later. I think it cost me about $250 to do it. I already know people are going to say I should have done the T3G1F deal but I am not much of a gamer which is why I am selling the BC 80 GB PS3 that I have and while I will play the occassional game on the new one it is primarily going to be a blu-ray player.

[mahjongmaniac]

I'm not suggesting they do, but if they reinstate him how about some terms and conditions, like probation (I'm sure he's familiar). Here are a few suggestions:

- Proof of completion of ESL Classes.
- Must never use the word 'turd' at pain of death.
- Must make a written apology to the English language
- Must make a YouTube video of his best Jack Tripper impression (note, video must be at least 3 minutes in length and include no less then 5 stunt tumbles over a couch)

Did I miss anything?

the 1st 3 are pretty much guaranteed all fails :lol:

[Galad]

EB Games
Sept 3rd

Unreal Tournament - ps3 - $6.50
Lego Batman - ps3 - $6.75
Blitz 2 - ps3 - $5.75
NHL 09 - ps3- $3.00!
Forza 2 - $4.50

[danzerino]

BBV

Xbox 360

Iron man 12.50
Space Chimps 12.50

Wii:
Space Chimps 17.50
Ninja Reflex 5

[ProtossCraft]

EB Games
Sept 3rd

Unreal Tournament - ps3 - $6.50
Lego Batman - ps3 - $6.75
Blitz 2 - ps3 - $5.75
NHL 09 - ps3- $3.00!
Forza 2 - $4.50

so did you put the exclamation next to NHL 09 due to the fact that the TIV or that is a was a exactly $3? :lol:

[cassmat]

Halo Wars $40.00
Bully $7.00
Guitar Hero Aerosmith $6.50
Hotel for Dogs $7.25

My 14 year old sold these for the new Halo...

[timuris]

Sept.2
BBV

PS3:
GH: Aerosmith - $7.50

[ProtossCraft]

ok i havent been reading much of what you guys have been discussing on tenchu for wii, but so far what i know right now is that you guys are getting tenchu at $10 at BBV which has a <$8 TIV at EB, am i right? If true can anyone confirm you can get this at BBV in BC? thanks

[timuris]

From my experience BBV usually has higher TIVs than the rest of the scene.

[grappos13]

ok i havent been reading much of what you guys have been discussing on tenchu for wii, but so far what i know right now is that you guys are getting tenchu at $10 at BBV which has a <$8 TIV at EB, am i right? If true can anyone confirm you can get this at BBV in BC? thanks

ppl still talking about tenchus? i thought those were all gathered up even before i went to vegas like 1.5 weeks ago lol...

at the time it was 9.99 for tenchu at BBV during the buy 2 get 1 free deal.. so spend $20 at BBV.. get 3 games that qualify for trade 3 at EB.. or trade them in for straight credit at EB of $60 (20x3)... i think its now down to $19 TIV at EB tho.. so only 1 dollar down

[danzerino]

ppl still talking about tenchus? i thought those were all gathered up even before i went to vegas like 1.5 weeks ago lol...

at the time it was 9.99 for tenchu at BBV during the buy 2 get 1 free deal.. so spend $20 at BBV.. get 3 games that qualify for trade 3 at EB.. or trade them in for straight credit at EB of $60 (20x3)... i think its now down to $19 TIV at EB tho.. so only 1 dollar down

trade 3 deal at bbv is over...

[FallenAngel78]

And as I found out today Tenchu is now down to $15 TIV as well... Having said that I did manage to pick up 3 recently at BBV and trade them in... still a profit, just not as much as I got the last time.

[AchtungAl]

And as I found out today Tenchu is now down to $15 TIV as well... Having said that I did manage to pick up 3 recently at BBV and trade them in... still a profit, just not as much as I got the last time.

Darn... I had it quoted at $19 just yesterday.

[mahjongmaniac]

ok i havent been reading much of what you guys have been discussing on tenchu for wii, but so far what i know right now is that you guys are getting tenchu at $10 at BBV which has a <$8 TIV at EB, am i right? If true can anyone confirm you can get this at BBV in BC? thanks

>$8 TIV at EBG... but recent reports is that it's down to $15 now (f/ $19 a few days ago)

as for confirming stock... errr, call around. $10 used price is chainwide

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From my experience BBV usually has higher TIVs than the rest of the scene.

for rare/popular and some older games, EBG can sometimes have better TIVs (TIVs can go up, depending on supply/demand)

for BBV, the older the title, the lower the TIV... i'm not sure i've ever seen TIV for a game go up

[heregoes]

TIV confirmed

360 Space Chimps $12.50 BBV

[FallenAngel78]

Darn... I had it quoted at $19 just yesterday.

Guess they are finally on to us... Of course TIVs at EB change daily...

[urs74]

Speaking of Tenchu had anyone played it I had 3 for fodder and never played the thing.

[kindred_99]

I was at EB this past Monday and asked about TIVs changing. The girl said that while they can change at any time, that they usually do a mass TIV price drop when they put out a new list of their Most Wanted titles. The new one took effect at the beginning of this month which is why a lot of titles may have dropped or been put to $7.75 so as not to fall into the T3G1F eligibility list.

[dtrader69]

anyone know if ebgames is doing another t2+9.99 for nhl10?

[mahjongmaniac]

I was at EB this past Monday and asked about TIVs changing. The girl said that while they can change at any time, that they usually do a mass TIV price drop when they put out a new list of their Most Wanted titles. The new one took effect at the beginning of this month which is why a lot of titles may have dropped or been put to $7.75 so as not to fall into the T3G1F eligibility list.

^change "any time", but only on a daily basis...

never heard of TIVs change on the same day
(you might be surprised, but some CSRs i've talked to said TIVs can change on an hrly basis)

[SubEe]

What platform was that on?
Kinda late but it was on the 360

[Setz]

Did Wolfenstein drop in price already? TIV down to 26$ from 40$.

[FallenAngel78]

Kinda late but it was on the 360

No worries... I had been thinking about picking up Soul Caliber IV for the 360 at the Source as part of their clearance and then trading it in since the value on tivs had it listed at $18 and then I saw your TIV for it and decided against it. Also saw it at BBV for the PS3 but without knowing wasn't going to chance it. I still did okay with my trade-ins any ways.

[modano9]

From my experience BBV usually has higher TIVs than the rest of the scene.

Remember if you find a TIV for a 'Most Wanted' game, EB will match the TIV.
As an aside, how many people know that if an EB CSR does not circle the bottom of the receipt you are entitled to an extra percentage (I think it's 10%) on your next trade-in?

[grappos13]

Guess they are finally on to us... Of course TIVs at EB change daily...

well considering it only went from $20 TIV to $19 TIV and stayed at $19 TIV for 14 days after BBV brought the price down to $10 used...id say its fine that it finally went down to $15 lol

[TheHeeyyy]

Did Wolfenstein drop in price already? TIV down to 26$ from 40$.

I guess a lot of people took advantage of the gaming guarantee.

[diananas]

Speaking of Tenchu had anyone played it I had 3 for fodder and never played the thing.

I played it for 30mins-1hr. It's not a bad game; there's lots of violent ways to kill people, heh.

[Longobongo]

Did Wolfenstein drop in price already? TIV down to 26$ from 40$.

thats sure fast, isn't the game a ~week old? guess it really bombed, the next haze?


if they're doing another gamers day promotion, this may be first on the list.

[mahjongmaniac]

thats sure fast, isn't the game a ~week old? guess it really bombed, the next haze?

well, for everyone that pre-ordered it, whatever the TIV now is irrelevant as i'm sure they already took advantage of the GG to get back full MSRP in TIC

[haisam10]

Did Wolfenstein drop in price already? TIV down to 26$ from 40$.

It is on sale for 59.99 at FS. 10 off already.

[got_it_4_cheap]

i'm surprised tehchu's tiv is still high

thought it would be less $8 by now

[Wet Banana]

anyone know if ebgames is doing another t2+9.99 for nhl10?

At the Yonge/Sheppard location, I remember seeing some display game cases advertising a Trade 2 + $19.99 for NHL 10.

[thug98]

EBG: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
EBG: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $6.00
BBV: Batman Arkham Asylum $0.00 was told by one bbv they dont take it and other one said it shows 0.00
BBV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.00
RV: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
RV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.75

[ProtossCraft]

EBG: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
EBG: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $6.00
BBV: Batman Arkham Asylum $0.00 was told by one bbv they dont take it and other one said it shows 0.00
BBV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.00
RV: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
RV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.75

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783093
shouldnt Batman AA have a $40 TIV at RV/RP?
dont know if you can argue with them about changing the TIV to $40, cuz rogers might not have a price override option on their system. But they should honour their TIV if they advertise it for $40!

[mahjongmaniac]

EBG: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
EBG: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $6.00
BBV: Batman Arkham Asylum $0.00 was told by one bbv they dont take it and other one said it shows 0.00
BBV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.00
RV: Batman Arkham Asylum $25.00
RV: Hotel Dusk Room 215 $2.75

$0 TIV at BBV is kinda weird... it's not like that GH3 (360) EBG doorcrasher fiasco a couple summers ago....

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http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783093
shouldnt Batman AA have a $40 TIV at RV/RP?
dont know if you can argue with them about changing the TIV to $40, cuz rogers might not have a price override option on their system. But they should honour their TIV if they advertise it for $40!

weird, for the current RP promo, online there's no indication that it's 1 of the "most wanted" titles giving $40 TIC for BAA...

http://www.rogersplus.ca/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

whereas the actual physical pamphlet (scanned in other thread) does...


anyway, if they advertise that though, the CSRs can manually override the TIV (that is, if they know how to...)

[thug98]

nope :( this was the kids first trade in and same with the other dude took a while and i was even told i have to make the 10.50 account before any trading or tiv lookup can be done the latest flyer in the store showed 40.00 but the kid looked at the bottom and in the fine print was the tiv can change at any time without notice so i was kinda bummed :(

[mahjongmaniac]

nope :( this was the kids first trade in and same with the other dude took a while and i was even told i have to make the 10.50 account before any trading or tiv lookup can be done the latest flyer in the store showed 40.00 but the kid looked at the bottom and in the fine print was the tiv can change at any time without notice so i was kinda bummed :(

the CSR was right in saying you have to purchase a RP SR membership for $10 before you can commence trading, but he's wrong about having to do that before TIV look-up

if they know how to, they can look up TIVs w/o having to go through the "trade transaction process" to find out what the game is worth

[cloak]

This was last week

BBV: Iron Man (PS3) $10
BBV: Spiderman 3 - Regular Edition (PS3) $10
BBV: The Incredible Hulk (PS3) $10

[porkepik]

Monday I traded Batman:AA at BBV for 42$ so i dunno why they would not take them anymore

[army214]

Hey guys just a quick question. I got Guitar Hero 5 game only with the T3G1F deal the other day, and was wondering if I can return it for full credit. I have not opened the game.

[blahblehblah]

Monday I traded Batman:AA at BBV for 42$ so i dunno why they would not take them anymore

My guess is with the low TIV at EB/FS for Batman:AA, alot of people that bought the game at the price of $39+ tax might not have an RP membership and does not want to sign up one for $10. If they wanted to dump the game, $42 at BBV is probably the best alternative asides from posting on craigslist. Hence, BBV might have had a huge amount of trade-ins for this specific game (its short and most people would have finished it already). Thats probably why they just lowered the TIV to $0 and said we are not accepting anymore. They probably understand they made an error offering such a high TIV for it... which sucks for us because it means BBV is picking up on these things now >:(

[Tibbs]

Hey guys just a quick question. I got Guitar Hero 5 game only with the T3G1F deal the other day, and was wondering if I can return it for full credit. I have not opened the game.

With receipt I believe its 14 days at EB

[mahjongmaniac]

My guess is with the low TIV at EB/FS for Batman:AA, alot of people that bought the game at the price of $39+ tax might not have an RP membership and does not want to sign up one for $10. If they wanted to dump the game, $42 at BBV is probably the best alternative asides from posting on craigslist. Hence, BBV might have had a huge amount of trade-ins for this specific game (its short and most people would have finished it already). Thats probably why they just lowered the TIV to $0 and said we are not accepting anymore. They probably understand they made an error offering such a high TIV for it... which sucks for us because it means BBV is picking up on these things now >:(

well, i can understand if they want to deter trade-ins for an old game, but for a new release...?
$42 down to $0 is quite a significant TIV drop

if they didn't want that many copies, they could've halved the TIV


as for the initial $42 TIV offered, i see no error made... new releases often have a $40+ TIV at BBV (e.g. Ghostbusters had $49 TIV on the 1st wk of release)

[neksus]

Halo Wars $40.00
Bully $7.00
Guitar Hero Aerosmith $6.50
Hotel for Dogs $7.25

My 14 year old sold these for the new Halo...

Consoles?

[neksus]

From my experience BBV usually has higher TIVs than the rest of the scene.

This is only true if the title is new(er). Other than that it's a toss up between FS and EB (Rogers is in the same boat as BBV) - but if they're lower titles, then the T3 is your friend.

[blahblehblah]

well, i can understand if they want to deter trade-ins for an old game, but for a new release...?
$42 down to $0 is quite a significant TIV drop

if they didn't want that many copies, they could've halved the TIV


as for the initial $42 TIV offered, i see no error made... new releases often have a $40+ TIV at BBV (e.g. Ghostbusters had $49 TIV on the 1st wk of release)

*shrug* EB had Batman: AA at $2 TIV the first week of release which they eventually bumped back up to $25 as of now. Im just saying, dropping it to $0 is just their way of saying we do not want anymore copies period. I am guessing they have so many, they know they probably cannot get rid of all of them and more than likely they will suffer a "loss" selling them for less than what they paid for in TIV. Just my speculation really, otherwise, i don't see any other reason for this move BBV made.

I actually meant to say, had BBV done their research and known that EB/WM/BB were all selling copies of Batman: AA at $39 + tax, i doubt they would offer a TIV of $42 for this game. Under normal circumstance they would probably profit this way from a new release, but this title was different. Am i complaining about it? Nope :lol: it just benefits us more they offer such a high TIV for the game its like a free rental for us, but i can see how they have now found out and decided to do something about it

[Lone_Prodigy]

Consoles?

Probably all 360, since he traded them in for Halo ODST.

[Haz]

Probably all 360, since he traded them in for Halo ODST.Can't assume that. I think "Hotel for Dogs" was only on Wii, DS and PC.

[TheHeeyyy]

I used these games towards the TMGM promo at EBGames:
The Incredible Hulk (360): $6.50
Space Chimps (360): $6.50
Tony Hawk's Project 8 (360): $6.50
World Series of Poker 2008 (360): $4.75
Spider-Man 3 (PS3): $6.50
Tamagotchi: Party On! (Wii): $5.50
SimCity Creator (Wii): $15.25
Fifa Street 3 (DS): $7.00
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (DS): $6.00
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings (DS): $3.00

And I used these 3 games for a T3G1F at EBGames too:
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (360): $10
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP): $9.50 (still holding strong surprisingly)
MLB Power Pros 2008 (Wii): $10.25

I only pre-ordered Uncharted 2 to use-it for its gaming guarantee. In-fact, I don't even own a PS3 lol, but they still gave me codes for the multiplayer demo and exclusive in-game bonus item. So I'm gonna give them away to the first person who PMs me for them.

EDIT: And they're gone.

[PhilSousa]

ARG CRAP. I am looking for one of those codes. Hopefully its not to late.

Phil

[TheHeeyyy]

ARG CRAP. I am looking for one of those codes. Hopefully its not to late.

Phil

You were first :). I'll send you the codes momentarily.

[zoro69]

BBV is weird. I can see lowering the TIV, but 0?? At the same time they keep taking Quake and alone in the dark that they have 15 copies per store at. Surely batman would fly off the shelf at $30+

[PhilSousa]

You were first :). I'll send you the codes momentarily.


OH MAN. THANKS A LOT. I APPREICATE IT. Won't ever forget this. :)


Phil

[grappos13]

OH MAN. THANKS A LOT. I APPREICATE IT. Won't ever forget this. :)


Phil

i gotta go to EB and check on my uncharted 2 pre-order so they can hopefully give me a code that i deserve!

[blahblehblah]

i gotta go to EB and check on my uncharted 2 pre-order so they can hopefully give me a code that i deserve!

I need to go to my EB and ask them for the code as well.. i asked them once already, they blew me off cause they did not know about it.. i will have to hassle them again.

[Guitarmy]

i gotta go to EB and check on my uncharted 2 pre-order so they can hopefully give me a code that i deserve!

A couple of times EB has called me to say my pre-order bonus is in, specifically with GTA4 and Mario Galazy for sure, but most times they don't call.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

OH MAN. THANKS A LOT. I APPREICATE IT. Won't ever forget this. :)


Phil

TheHeeyyy will be like 80, he'll need a kidney and you'll be like "because of the bonus code... YES.. it's yours!" :lol: Everyone else, no kidney for you!

Grats on the bonus code Phil. ;)

[Wick98]

I did a trade 3 for Guitar Hero 5 last night.

Originally, the clerks said that they didn't think it qualified due to an e-mail they were sent, but they were nice enough to call managers at other stores who said that it was up to the manager. So, the acting manager let me get it, which was nice.

The trade more deal affected the tivs, so it took a while to find out how to change the values to $23.33. I guess it was the first they'd done since that promo started.

Games:

EB (September 3, 8pm EST):

Wii - Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge - $14
MySims Kingdom - $3

PSP - Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow - $9.50

360 - Ninja Gaiden 2 - qualified (wasn't told the value)
Fifa Street 3 - around $3

[Maharg]

It is on sale for 59.99 at FS. 10 off already.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10126670&catid=23362&logon=&langid=EN

?

[pawlusho]

Hi,
Today (Fri.Sept.4th) I traded the following to EBgames for TMGM:

2 X Xbox 360 Incredible Hulk-$6.50 each
2 X Wii Tenchu S.A.- $15
2 X Xbox 360 Iron Man- $5.75
2 X Xbox 360 Bad Company GE - $6.75
1 X Wii Golden Compass-$6.50
1 X Xbox 360 Turning Point CE-$3.50

I had a difficult time convincing the manager of the store to take duplicates, but he was kind enough at the end to accept the purchase claiming his inventory of these games were very low or non-existant.

At another EBgames store, I traded Tenchu, Wii Sims creator ($15.25), and Syphon Filler ($9.25) for T3G1 offer. The manager was considerate in pointing out that NFS:Shift would give less a credit on the edge card than Clone Wars. Therefore since my son plays video games, I chose the latter because of the higher retail value.

This journey in the video games re-sale market was very interesting, profitable but time consuming. I have decided to devote my time to more meaningful quests, since I don t even play video games.

[mahjongmaniac]

*shrug* EB had Batman: AA at $2 TIV the first week of release which they eventually bumped back up to $25 as of now. Im just saying, dropping it to $0 is just their way of saying we do not want anymore copies period. I am guessing they have so many, they know they probably cannot get rid of all of them and more than likely they will suffer a "loss" selling them for less than what they paid for in TIV. Just my speculation really, otherwise, i don't see any other reason for this move BBV made.

true enough... w/ that $38.XX sale at FS/BB/EBG/WM, no one's gonna be buying at BBV's $60-65 used pricing, that's for sure =D

but i must say, that's the 1st time i've heard of a $0 TIV for a new release game, not to mention an AAA title...


I actually meant to say, had BBV done their research and known that EB/WM/BB were all selling copies of Batman: AA at $39 + tax, i doubt they would offer a TIV of $42 for this game.

they don't need to do any "research"... they just monitor deals on RFD

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BBV is weird. I can see lowering the TIV, but 0?? At the same time they keep taking Quake and alone in the dark that they have 15 copies per store at. Surely batman would fly off the shelf at $30+

$30 used/new pricing ... heh, maybe like 2yrs down the road =P

[zoro69]

"NFS:Shift would give less a credit on the edge card than Clone Wars. "

really??


i thought someone else said the star wars one was lower?

[pawlusho]

"NFS:Shift would give less a credit on the edge card than Clone Wars. "

really??


i thought someone else said the star wars one was lower?

I am only quoting what the manager said. Can anyone else confirm or find out what the real values are? If it is the opposite way, would I be able to change my choice of GG game?

[xCobalt]

Is BBV still doing the minimum $10 tiv? I was hoping to trade in some old games like Forza 2 and Ultimate Alliance.

[United11]

Is BBV still doing the minimum $10 tiv? I was hoping to trade in some old games like Forza 2 and Ultimate Alliance.

nope, it ended monday i believe.

[DoubleStop]

I just pre ordered NFS: Shift for PS3 - It says $69.99 on my receipt.

@ EB
Folklore - $16
Haze - $12
Resident Evil 4 Wii - $13

Bourne Conspiracy PS3 - $7.25

[HamTard]

Blockbuster told me that Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3) isn't even in their system and they aren't taking it trade-in.

[mahjongmaniac]

Blockbuster told me that Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3) isn't even in their system and they aren't taking it trade-in.

the only time i've been given the "not in system" reply is if the store has never had a new or used copy of the game (if you phone another store, say game-rush, you might find that that's not true and the TIV is listed for the same game)

seeing that this is a new release game, "not in system" just seems to be an excuse for saying they don't take trades for it

[Acid_]

"NFS:Shift would give less a credit on the edge card than Clone Wars. "

really??


i thought someone else said the star wars one was lower?

I am only quoting what the manager said. Can anyone else confirm or find out what the real values are? If it is the opposite way, would I be able to change my choice of GG game?

I started out with a preorder for Clone Wars 360 and it was only $49.99 so I switched it to Halo ODST.

[AchtungAl]

I am only quoting what the manager said. Can anyone else confirm or find out what the real values are? If it is the opposite way, would I be able to change my choice of GG game?

When I was pre-ordering Clone Wars the other day for the GG and it was $49.99. Switched to Dirt 2 at $69.99 instead.

[Acid_]

Hi,
Today (Fri.Sept.4th) I traded the following to EBgames for TMGM:

2 X Xbox 360 Incredible Hulk-$6.50 each
2 X Wii Tenchu S.A.- $15
2 X Xbox 360 Iron Man- $5.75
2 X Xbox 360 Bad Company GE - $6.75
1 X Wii Golden Compass-$6.50
1 X Xbox 360 Turning Point CE-$3.50

I had a difficult time convincing the manager of the store to take duplicates, but he was kind enough at the end to accept the purchase claiming his inventory of these games were very low or non-existant.

At another EBgames store, I traded Tenchu, Wii Sims creator ($15.25), and Syphon Filler ($9.25) for T3G1 offer. The manager was considerate in pointing out that NFS:Shift would give less a credit on the edge card than Clone Wars. Therefore since my son plays video games, I chose the latter because of the higher retail value.

This journey in the video games re-sale market was very interesting, profitable but time consuming. I have decided to devote my time to more meaningful quests, since I don t even play video games.

I hear what you're saying about it not being worth it to do the game trading especially if you're not playing them. It's kind of like eBay. eBay is worth it to me to do for myself, but if a friend wants me to sell their stuff it's not worth it financially. It may be worth it to do it as a favour to a friend, but that's not what we're talking about. If you sell a thing for $30 on eBay, eBay takes a cut, PayPal takes a cut, the seller may give you bad feedback or claw the money back through paypal even if you do everything right. And what cut will you get? $10?, $5? It's worth it if you get rid of your own stuff and you get $25 or something, but not to do for others.

If I'm getting a game for $30 that I would have to pay $69.99 for with a little shuffling then it's a great deal. If you do it just to make $39.99 TIC it's a bit of a PITA.

Here are some of the factors:

How close the EBs, BBVs etc. are to you. If they are convenient to get to then it's way better. you don't want to burn $10 of gas. I would go to EB and BBV and others anyway so it's no big deal to me.

There's also a big difference between spending an afternoon doing turd runs and trading so you can get your kids a couple of games cheap and spending a few lunch hours getting a good walk while getting 4 new games for $30 each.

How much you know about TIVs. I play games. I know which games are worth more and why. You need to make judgment calls. "Game X traded to EB 21 days ago for $11, hmmmm should I chance it?"

There's always risk. When you walk out of BBV with Too Human, Dead Space, and Mass Effect, there's always a risk that the EB TIVs may go down and you just have to take it on the chin.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

...How much you know about TIVs. I play games. I know which games are worth more and why. You need to make judgment calls. "Game X traded to EB 21 days ago for $11, hmmmm should I chance it?"

There's always risk. When you walk out of BBV with Too Human, Dead Space, and Mass Effect, there's always a risk that the EB TIVs may go down and you just have to take it on the chin.

Ahh. The thrill of the hunt.. :twisted:

[green_sky]

i gotta go to EB and check on my uncharted 2 pre-order so they can hopefully give me a code that i deserve!

Picked up my Uncharted 2 pre-order codes yesterday. Just asked and he had them. The codes are not active yet. I think starts around 18th or 19th of this month for multiplayer demo and revenge attributes in when we get the game on Oct 13.

[United11]

If I'm getting a game for $30 that I would have to pay $69.99 for with a little shuffling then it's a great deal. If you do it just to make $39.99 TIC it's a bit of a PITA.



I normally pick an afternoon every now and then when good promos are on to make the rounds. Last month was a great time for hunting and trading, and the last time I was on the hunt was Feb-march when similar promos were on.

I'm just amazed at how long EB has been running the 3for1 promo for. Thought it was going to be for special weekends earlier in the year, and now it's an everyday thing.

Great time for gamers.

[domo325]

Traded in at EB yesterday./

MLB Power Pros 2008 (wii) - $10.25
SimCity Creator (wii) - $15.25
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (wii) $14.25
Tops Spin 3 (360) - $11.25

Did T3G1F for Gran Turismo 5, and kept Simcity for a future T3G1F.

[pawlusho]

I am only quoting what the manager said. Can anyone else confirm or find out what the real values are? If it is the opposite way, would I be able to change my choice of GG game?

Sorry, my mistake. Checked my receipt to make sure of the main facts and he chose Xbox 360 NFS:Shift instead of Clone Wars. NFS is worth $70. I was trying to get Clone Wars because of the Oct. 6th arrival. I had preordered Marvel Ultimate Alliance II Xbox 360 and it was coming out on the same day as NFS. I wanted a later date, but the manager convinced me because of the higher retail value since I wasn t buying it for myself. I was also told that the GG game must be picked up within the first week, instead of 48hrs. and then you have seven days to return it. Has anyone heard similar rule changes?

[xCobalt]

nope, it ended monday i believe.

Damn, I guess thats what i get for putting it off. Now I need a place that will give me an alright amount of credit for Forza/Ultimate Alliance.

[boondock]

Blockbuster told me that Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3) isn't even in their system and they aren't taking it trade-in.

I had somewhat of a similar problem a few weeks ago with Batman AA and BBV. THe problem is that if the game is from another store (EB,BB,FS) then chances are that barcode isn't in there system. The CSR at my store figured out that was the problem and had to manual enter in the code and said that because its from another store that the barcode doesn't match with theirs. I got 42 TIV for it but he was surprised I wanted to trade it in so quick, so they'll still in the dark..:twisted: But I guess it depends on the location.

[zoro69]

I was also told that the GG game must be picked up within the first week, instead of 48hrs. and then you have seven days to return it. Has anyone heard similar rule changes?

For the guarantee to apply it mus be picked up within a week of release day. They only hold your reserved copy of ANY pre order for two days before making it available for sale So for something hot like ps3 Batman was, it might not be there if you wait to pick it up(of course, it will be in the near future).

pretty good of them to set you up to come out $20 ahead.

I had somewhat of a similar problem a few weeks ago with Batman AA and BBV.

Hmm, maybe the special ones from eb with the download code had a different upc? Like the Alone in the Dark that had the music cd wasn't in BBV's system. I had a COD2 that wouldn't scan and the csr looked it up, but none of the others here will do that.

[AJD23]

Hmmm...having the same problems trading in my Batman: AA today as well (got it from EBGames). "It's not in the system, sir." The CSR apparently tried looking it up manually as well, and nada.
Whomever suggested different UPC is probably right.

[grappos13]

Hmmm...having the same problems trading in my Batman: AA today as well (got it from EBGames). "It's not in the system, sir." The CSR apparently tried looking it up manually as well, and nada.
Whomever suggested different UPC is probably right.

hey.. the UPC's are different..

im looking at the two copies i have (had 3... gave one already to a friend, another is going to a diff friend)...

the walmart copy has UPC of 788687501033

EB copy has UPC of 788687500999

i had a BB copy but i dont know what the UPC is as that was the first one i gave away as it didnt come with anything extra

edit: for ppl who have played the game and passed it and know where the bonuses come from, which copy is better to keep for myself?

WM and their batman armor for challenge maps or EB and the Dem Bones scarecrow challenge map... ie which is the harder one to unlock? thx

[Coolers]

Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) @ EBG is $23.50 as of today

[domo325]

edit: for ppl who have played the game and passed it and know where the bonuses come from, which copy is better to keep for myself?



Keep the EB version. You can unlock the batman armor right when you complete the game.

[grappos13]

Keep the EB version. You can unlock the batman armor right when you complete the game.

thats what i remember hearing back before it came out... thanks

[refraxion]

The scarecrow map.. is it exclusive to EB?

[Eclipse09]

Collectors Edition has Crime Alley too
Cant unlock that
But that map was not very special

[AJD23]

hey.. the UPC's are different..

im looking at the two copies i have (had 3... gave one already to a friend, another is going to a diff friend)...

the walmart copy has UPC of 788687501033

EB copy has UPC of 788687500999

i had a BB copy but i dont know what the UPC is as that was the first one i gave away as it didnt come with anything extra

edit: for ppl who have played the game and passed it and know where the bonuses come from, which copy is better to keep for myself?

WM and their batman armor for challenge maps or EB and the Dem Bones scarecrow challenge map... ie which is the harder one to unlock? thx

Thanks a lot for checking/clarifying that grappos13. Next time I go, I'll just have them manually check it up again...or get them to scan their own copy and use that as reference.

EDIT: Yes, keep the EB one, as others have said the armor is unlocked after completing the game.

[pompoco]

Hit EBG today and unloaded some games there all PS3

Killzone 2 $33.00
Infamous $40.00
Uncharted $18.00
Fallout 3 $23.50
MGS 4 $17.25

Plus TMGM 5 gets $4 extra TIV per Game :D

[grappos13]

turns out...walmart, EB and BB all have different upc... just thought id put it in an easy post for those that needed it

WM 788687501033
EB 788687500999
BB 788687500883

edit: PS3 UPCs.. sorry :D

[Jbently]

turns out...walmart, EB and BB all have different upc... just thought id put it in an easy post for those that needed it

WM 788687501033
EB 788687500999
BB 788687500883

For reference, here's the 360 UPCs

FS: 788687200677
EB: 788687200837

[BUFFAR]

The scarecrow map.. is it exclusive to EB?

Yep

[danzerino]

BBV Tiv as of 9:30 PM Eastern

Xbox 360

space chimps 12.50
iron man 12.50
hellboy 15


wii

space chimps 17.50
ninja reflex 5

[_pOtEnZa_]

wow hellboy is dropping like a rock !!

[danzerino]

wow hellboy is dropping like a rock !!

my bad meant 15 lol

[jnltoronto]

Traded in these PS3 games friday @ 1 pm ... at Gamestop/Ebgames

Resistance (Greatest Hits) $12.25
Turok $6.50

[thug98]

BBV: inFAMOUS $30.00
BBV: NHL 08 $7.50

[prufrock]

Hit EBG today and unloaded some games there all PS3

Killzone 2 $33.00
Infamous $40.00
Uncharted $18.00
Fallout 3 $23.50
MGS 4 $17.25


Wow, Fallout 3 is dropping low considering the GOTY version is still 6 or so weeks out.

Looks like RV will get mine for $40.

[MK-com]

I don't know if this has already been asked, but with the EB/GameStop trade-in, do you have to purchase a game right away or can you be given store credit for your trade-ins for later use?

[revenge7777]

I don't know if this has already been asked, but with the EB/GameStop trade-in, do you have to purchase a game right away or can you be given store credit for your trade-ins for later use?

You do not have to use it right away. You can request it on a card for you to use later on.

[mahjongmaniac]

There's always risk. When you walk out of BBV with Too Human, Dead Space, and Mass Effect, there's always a risk that the EB TIVs may go down and you just have to take it on the chin.

well, that's what tivs.ca is for =D

if the TIV has been updated in the past few days, i'd say it's pretty reliable

when in doubt, never hurts to call (yes, i know some EBG CSRs refuse to give TIV quotes, but if you call at the right time, sometimes they'll bend)

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I'm just amazed at how long EB has been running the 3for1 promo for. Thought it was going to be for special weekends earlier in the year, and now it's an everyday thing.

remember, although the T3GIF promo is "always on-going", it's only meant for a select list of specific titles
consider yourself lucky if the CSR allows you to pre-order "anything" that has a SKU in the system...


as for the T3GIF wknds (pre-order "any" title), they haven't that in a while...

[pompoco]

Wow, Fallout 3 is dropping low considering the GOTY version is still 6 or so weeks out.

Looks like RV will get mine for $40.

Thats only for the PS3 version, AFAIK the XB360 is still $40.
Ever since they had the Doorcrasher PS3 FO3LE for $30 it dropped to $25 and about a week ago to $23.50.

I traded my 360 version for $40 a while ago and got 3 LE PS3 versions PM'd at FS for $25 ea.:)
Didn't have a PS3 back then, but my kids wanted my lunchbox for school.:D
So everybody got lucky ... and got a bobblehead for my dash:D
I played FO3 a bit on the PS3 and must say i like the XB360 version better...
so now I gotta wait for the GOTY Edition...

[mahjongmaniac]

Hmm, maybe the special ones from eb with the download code had a different upc? Like the Alone in the Dark that had the music cd wasn't in BBV's system. I had a COD2 that wouldn't scan and the csr looked it up, but none of the others here will do that.

that's likely the case.

i remember NHL 08 (360) had the same issue
for those who remember the pepsi WEH contests, winners of NHL 08 who tried to trade it in at BBV for ~$40 didn't work b/c the UPC didn't scan into the system... the only way around it was to ring it in manually

apparently, the NHL 08 game was a US copy and the one in BBV's system was the CDN version, hence diff. UPCs

seems like we're seeing the same case for BAA, where EBG copies w/ exclusive d/l content are the "US copies"

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turns out...walmart, EB and BB all have different upc... just thought id put it in an easy post for those that needed it

WM 788687501033
EB 788687500999
BB 788687500883

edit: PS3 UPCs.. sorry :D

whoa... now we have 3 diff. UPCs? :confused:

CDN
US
???

[thug98]

nope just different exclusive items in the case


whoa... now we have 3 diff. UPCs? :confused:

CDN
US
???[/QUOTE]

[boondock]

well, that's what tivs.ca is for =D
remember, although the T3GIF promo is "always on-going", it's only meant for a select list of specific titles
consider yourself lucky if the CSR allows you to pre-order "anything" that has a SKU in the system...

as for the T3GIF wknds (pre-order "any" title), they haven't that in a while...

My EB CSR asked the store manger on duty and he told him it was fine even if it wasn't one of the GG. As long as it is in their system they will take the games for the T3G1F deal. But YES YMMV because not every CSR and store manger are as accomandating.

[Haz]

Not sure if anyone here posted this but apparently, EB has put out a memo that said that T3G1F for CE / LE edition of games will only cover up to $59.99 and not the highest $69.99 value. What I was suggested to do is to do the T3G1F on the regular edition (if it's $69.99) and upgrade to the CE / LE when it comes in.

[neksus]

Not sure if anyone here posted this but apparently, EB has put out a memo that said that T3G1F for CE / LE edition of games will only cover up to $59.99 and not the highest $69.99 value. What I was suggested to do is to do the T3G1F on the regular edition (if it's $69.99) and upgrade to the CE / LE when it comes in.

That doesn't even make sense. I guess they'll probably make quite a bit of profit off that considering the average consumer will just be like "oh okay if that's policy let's do it!"

[coolwarm]

Does T3G1F apply to pre-order only?

[neksus]

Does T3G1F apply to pre-order only?

I believe actual store policy is valid on releases that have released within the past week (or two?), but for the most part, yes.

[coolwarm]

I believe actual store policy is valid on releases that have released within the past week (or two?), but for the most part, yes.

Thanks. I saw some released games are still in the advertised list (Batman-AA, GH5) in some stores, so I am wondering.

[the_fm]

Thats only for the PS3 version, AFAIK the XB360 is still $40.
Ever since they had the Doorcrasher PS3 FO3LE for $30 it dropped to $25 and about a week ago to $23.50.

I traded my 360 version for $40 a while ago and got 3 LE PS3 versions PM'd at FS for $25 ea.:)
Didn't have a PS3 back then, but my kids wanted my lunchbox for school.:D
So everybody got lucky ... and got a bobblehead for my dash:D
I played FO3 a bit on the PS3 and must say i like the XB360 version better...
so now I gotta wait for the GOTY Edition...

and don't forget about the DLC which is right now, on the 360 only

[Seken]

SEPT 3

EB GAMES

Xbox 360:
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise - 16.00
Too human - 11.00ish?
Devil May Cry 4 - 6.50

Wii:
SimCity Creator - around 10 +

PS3:
Top Spin 3 - 6.50

cheers

[_pOtEnZa_]

EB TIV sept 5th

wii - soul caliber legend 5.75
wii nights 3.50
wii spongebob creature 3.75
wii red steel 4.75
ps3 mobile suit gundam 4.25
360 stuntman ignition 6
ps3 guitar hero aerosmith 3.75
360 tony hawks project 8 6.00
all DS below :
bombeman 3.75
dragon booster 5.50
world chamiponship poker 2008 3.50
sudoku mania 4.75
tank beat 3.50
monster truck 3.75
wwe 2008 6.50

still more than 8$
360 too human
360 top spin 3
wii legi indiana jones

LESS than 3$ (mostly 2.75$):
ps3 all pro football 2k8
ps3 major league baseball 2k7
wii manhunt 2
360 viva pinata special edition french
360 final fantasy online (0.01$)
all DS below :
jam sessions (0.01$)
feel the magic (0.01$)
guilty gear dust strikers
class action devilish
break em all (0.01$)
dynasty warriors DS fighters battle
atv quad frenzy
ping pals (0.01$)
puffy ami yumi the genie and thee amp (0.01$)
meet the robonsons

thats a lot of games that they didnt take, time to update tivs because nearly all these were more than 3$ on it...well still went in with 2 bags and took off with just one lol

[neksus]

and don't forget about the DLC which is right now, on the 360 only

Ah I didn't know the DLC was 360 exclusive. That would probably have ALOT to do with it!

[the_fm]

Ah I didn't know the DLC was 360 exclusive. That would probably have ALOT to do with it!

it is until the GOTY edition

[kktoronto0711]

i have a BB version of Batman AA. it's got no exclusive items. you think i'll have a UPC problem at blockbuster?

[domo325]

Not sure if anyone here posted this but apparently, EB has put out a memo that said that T3G1F for CE / LE edition of games will only cover up to $59.99 and not the highest $69.99 value. What I was suggested to do is to do the T3G1F on the regular edition (if it's $69.99) and upgrade to the CE / LE when it comes in.

Wow. I did the T3G1F and preordered MW2 about 3 weeks ago, and paid off the extra $20 to get the Hardened edition. When I go pick up the game in November, would I still have to pay the extra $10???????

Geez, I hope not..

[Acid_]

SEPT 3

EB GAMES

Xbox 360:
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise - 16.00
Too human - 11.00ish?
Devil May Cry 4 - 6.50

Wii:
SimCity Creator - around 10 +

PS3:
Top Spin 3 - 6.50

cheers

I have faith that Devil May Cry 360 will rise from it's ashes and have an 8+ TIV at EB.

[danzerino]

September 5 EB games

Wii

Tenchu Shadow Assasins 24.99
Smackdown vs raw 2009 24.99

360

Space chimps- 6
Iron man 5.50
Madden NFL 10- 40

Traded these 5 and got extra 4$ per game which gave me 121.48 on a Edge card.

[grappos13]

September 5 EB games

Wii

Tenchu Shadow Assasins 24.99
Smackdown vs raw 2009 24.99

360

Space chimps- 6
Iron man 5.50
Madden NFL 10- 40

Traded these 5 and got extra 4$ per game which gave me 121.48 on a Edge card.

they boosted ur tenchu and smackdown vs raw to $25 each like they would a pre-order of a game... id say u got pretty lucky..in the end u got $29 TIV for tenchu.. crazy lol

[tooviral]

all eb

360
fallout 3 $40
th project 8 $6
world series poker 08 $4.25
incredible hulk $6.25
soulcalibur 4 $used for t3g1
GOW 2 $24.75

Ps3
nascar 08 $6
saints row 2 $19.25
godfather 2 24.50

DS
fifa street 3 $6.50
hotel dusk $5.75

Wii
simcity creator $used for t3g1
madworld $19.25
tamogatchi $5.25
golden compass $6

PSP
sp logans hero $used for t3g1

was surprised logans heroes got the extra $5 also.

Walked away with a preorder of Dirt2 and $253 and change :D

[danzerino]

they boosted ur tenchu and smackdown vs raw to $25 each like they would a pre-order of a game... id say u got pretty lucky..in the end u got $29 TIV for tenchu.. crazy lol

lol i did well i told them to put tenchu and smackdown to get nhl 2k10 for free so i got more than i was supposed to get right?

[mczout]

September 5th 2pm:

Wii
Space Chimps - $7

Down huge from yesterday. Blast!

[beanowean]

lol i did well i told them to put tenchu and smackdown to get nhl 2k10 for free so i got more than i was supposed to get right?

No, you did T2G1F (new promotion). So they bumped the TIV to $24.99.

[danzerino]

No, you did T2G1F (new promotion). So they bumped the TIV to $24.99.

Can I cancel it and get back the credit on edge card?

[grappos13]

Can I cancel it and get back the credit on edge card?

its always possible... dont pick up the game...say u tried the demo and didnt like it or saw reviews and didnt like it and u should be able to get the cash back..

[danzerino]

its always possible... dont pick up the game...say u tried the demo and didnt like it or saw reviews and didnt like it and u should be able to get the cash back..

there is no demo for 2k10 LOL

[grappos13]

there is no demo for 2k10 LOL

lol.. well then just say u read reviews that its crap (which it will be compared to nhl10)...

only problem they have is returning stuff that was done with a specific promo.. like the madden one and the fight night one.. i was lucky and returned my fight night ones.. but i tried one of my 3 madden copies today and i was denied...

[neksus]

sp logans hero $used for t3g1

was surprised logans heroes got the extra $5 also.

Somebody is trapped in the 70s :razz:

[pete]

Traded in my garbage and TSCC games that I found for $5.. a couple of T3G1FS.. gotta say I love the $5 extra per game for trading in junk..
Was able to trade in a few with no covers, but the manuals.. they didn't care.. I probably could have made more by doing a few more T3G1, but I've already preordered everything I want so couldn't be bother (I know I know, flame away, not doing my RFD duty to get the best out of any deal)
One EB let me trade multiple copies, the other did not.

Sept 5:

PS3
Soul Caliber IV $17

Wii
Sim Creater $15.25
Tenchu $13
Tamgotchi $5.25
Winter Sports $13.25
Golden Compass $6
High School Musical $5.75

DS
Kim Impossible $7.25 (dropped for $8 a couple of days ago)


others still good for T3, but not sure $
MLB Pro 2008 wii
Wall-E wii
Tiger Woods 2k9 (xbox)

[Xeerochild]

lol.. well then just say u read reviews that its crap (which it will be compared to nhl10)...

only problem they have is returning stuff that was done with a specific promo.. like the madden one and the fight night one.. i was lucky and returned my fight night ones.. but i tried one of my 3 madden copies today and i was denied...

I'm guessing you tried to return the game sealed and ask for credit back?

Just curious, what happens if you can't return the 3 Maddens lol?

[grappos13]

I'm guessing you tried to return the game sealed and ask for credit back?

Just curious, what happens if you can't return the 3 Maddens lol?

ya i had them sealed with receipt....

worst comes to worse.. sell brand new for $50 cash.. or even more worse.. trade in for $40...

[mahjongmaniac]

My EB CSR asked the store manger on duty and he told him it was fine even if it wasn't one of the GG. As long as it is in their system they will take the games for the T3G1F deal. But YES YMMV because not every CSR and store manger are as accomandating.

^ i wasn't talking about the GG

i meant T3GIF official "list"... unless that's what you meant

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Not sure if anyone here posted this but apparently, EB has put out a memo that said that T3G1F for CE / LE edition of games will only cover up to $59.99 and not the highest $69.99 value. What I was suggested to do is to do the T3G1F on the regular edition (if it's $69.99) and upgrade to the CE / LE when it comes in.

just recently?

that's weird b/c normally T3GIF applies to any game up to $70 MSRP

if so, you're having to pay at least another $20 on top for the CE/LE
CODMW2 Hardened Ed. is like $90 IIRC, so for that it'd be +$30

[PhilSousa]

Some Updated TIV for today. All EB games & PS3.

Quantum of Solace $15.00
Beijing 2008 $03.75
The Bourne Conspiracy $06.75
Far Cry 2 $13.00
Uncharted: DF $11.00
Iron Man $05.75
LEGO Star Wars: TCS $05.75
The Incredible Hulk $05.75

[domo325]

^ i wasn't talking about the GG

i meant T3GIF official "list"... unless that's what you meant

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just recently?

that's weird b/c normally T3GIF applies to any game up to $70 MSRP

if so, you're having to pay at least another $20 on top for the CE/LE
CODMW2 Hardened Ed. is like $90 IIRC, so for that it'd be +$30


I did the T3G1F and preordered MW2 about 3 weeks ago, and paid off the extra $20 to get the Hardened edition. When I go pick up the game in November, would I still have to pay the extra $10???????

[neksus]

I did the T3G1F and preordered MW2 about 3 weeks ago, and paid off the extra $20 to get the Hardened edition. When I go pick up the game in November, would I still have to pay the extra $10???????

Probably not, because you already got the $69.99 in credit.
Past = already happened, as in, will not be affected by the future :razz"

[_pOtEnZa_]

DS
Kim Impossible $7.25 (dropped for $8 a couple of days ago)


damn, i just bought another one :( now im gonna be stuck with it lol

[XlaSerX007]

FutureShop - Wii : Mario Party 8 - 30$
Even if they give 32$ on their site...

[PhilSousa]

Some more TIV for today. EB games PS3

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: $12.25
Star Wars Force Unleashed: $19.00
Call Of Duty MW: $30.75
MLB THE SHOW 09: $29.25
Quantum of Solace: $same as previous post.

You got to love how EB is giving away their Promo Trade more get more credit. I ended up trading in 5 games and getting extra $20 for free.

Phil

[friedriceballer]

BestBuy (FS I guess?)
$37 for Killzone 2

EB Games
$17 for Metal Gear Solid 4 normal edition

[FlyingSoLow]

TIV-EB

PSP
God of War: Chains of Olympus - $9.25

XBox 360
Too Human - $10.25

PS. neksus, I was on tivs.ca on my iPhone, directed me to /mobile, wanted to get PSP games so went to /override, main page doesn't have psp stuff anymore so I clicked to go to the PSP page, which redirects me back to /mobile, would be nice if PSP/DS/etc pages had an override page also. Not urgent as I can populate the list in /print, but could be helpful. Thanks.

[neksus]

TIV-EB

PSP
God of War: Chains of Olympus - $9.25

XBox 360
Too Human - $10.25

PS. neksus, I was on tivs.ca on my iPhone, directed me to /mobile, wanted to get PSP games so went to /override, main page doesn't have psp stuff anymore so I clicked to go to the PSP page, which redirects me back to /mobile, would be nice if PSP/DS/etc pages had an override page also. Not urgent as I can populate the list in /print, but could be helpful. Thanks.

thanks, will look at tomorrow.

[Zwitty]

Odd today I was able to pick up Soul Caliber 4 for $15 at Best Buy. It had that sticker do not sell before 07/29/08. Does it go on clearance after a year?

[neksus]

PS. neksus, I was on tivs.ca on my iPhone, directed me to /mobile, wanted to get PSP games so went to /override, main page doesn't have psp stuff anymore so I clicked to go to the PSP page, which redirects me back to /mobile, would be nice if PSP/DS/etc pages had an override page also. Not urgent as I can populate the list in /print, but could be helpful. Thanks.

Kind of fixed. I made the "Switch to full site" link store a cookie on your phone for one week, which will negate the mobile site altogether for your device. It's a pretty good solution until I make a better mobile site/iphone (and smart phone) site.

[prufrock]

Another busy day.

EBG - 06/09/09

Xbox 360
Call of Duty 3 GOTY - $4.25
Call of Duty 4 - $26.75
Kameo - $2.50
PGR 3 - $1.50
Rainbow Six Vegas - $4.25
WWE SvR 08 - $6.00

PS3
Fight Night 4 - $40.00
Incredible Hulk - $5.75
Madden 10 - $39.00
MGS 4 - $17.00

Wii
No More Heroes - $5.75

PSP
Killzone Liberation - $5.75

I was bummed that I only had 9 games qualify for the TMGM, but happened to have a copy of MGS LE in the car for a friend. I busted that open, got the extra credit, and bought another sealed copy for him.

Thanks also for the reminder about circling the bottom of the receipt. I had a receipt without it so got 10% more on the above and then the $5 bump for the 10 that qualified.

Hmmm...checked my other pre-order slips and none are circled. I'll have lots of extra credit next time the games pile up I guess.

[belowzeros]

Thanks also for the reminder about circling the bottom of the receipt. I had a receipt without it so got 10% more on the above and then the $5 bump for the 10 that qualified.

wow so lucky you combined them. Well I guess not because they can't really refuse to honor that. Would have been nice if you got the 10% bump after they applied the $5 hehe


Hmmm...checked my other pre-order slips and none are circled. I'll have lots of extra credit next time the games pile up I guess.

watch out when you go to pickup, sometimes they will ninja circle the preorder receipts before they give them back to you. They are supposed to return the preorder receipts to you, especially if you paid in cash but sometimes they will circle the area if it wasn't done or they will squash em up and throw em away. dirty :D

what I do is don't even bring a preorder slip that didn't get circled and just try and pickup with ID and my phone number. works 9/10

[pete]

wow so lucky you combined them. Well I guess not because they can't really refuse to honor that. Would have been nice if you got the 10% bump after they applied the $5 hehe




watch out when you go to pickup, sometimes they will ninja circle the preorder receipts before they give them back to you. They are supposed to return the preorder receipts to you, especially if you paid in cash but sometimes they will circle the area if it wasn't done or they will squash em up and throw em away. dirty :D

what I do is don't even bring a preorder slip that didn't get circled and just try and pickup with ID and my phone number. works 9/10


I missed something.. if they don't circle the bottom you get 10% more in trade credit???? is this written somewhere?? I always thought it was weird that they always seemed to circle it.. I had one for $145 in trades but not circled... you can go back after the fact?

[grappos13]

Some more TIV for today. EB games PS3

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: $12.25
Star Wars Force Unleashed: $19.00
Call Of Duty MW: $30.75
MLB THE SHOW 09: $29.25
Quantum of Solace: $same as previous post.

You got to love how EB is giving away their Promo Trade more get more credit. I ended up trading in 5 games and getting extra $20 for free.

Phil

what may have been a little better is if u had a 6th game.,.. then u coulda did a trade 3 with GT5P, SWFU, and QoS... then got straight credit for the other 3...

but ya.. im surprised to see that with the 5 games, it actually worked out almost the same for u to do it that way instead of trade 3 and straight credit for the other two... in the end u got $126.25 credit... if u were to do the trade 3 route.. u woulda got $70 + 60 = $130... so u didnt maximize by 3.75... but thats not much :) unless u had a $3 6th game to get an extra $3 credit for trading 3 in

[belowzeros]

I missed something.. if they don't circle the bottom you get 10% more in trade credit???? is this written somewhere?? I always thought it was weird that they always seemed to circle it.. I had one for $145 in trades but not circled... you can go back after the fact?



in front of the cash registers there is supposed to be 1 or 2 placards (laminated poster that fits on the counter) that explains the deal. If they forget to circle the "trade in your used games" area at the bottom of the receipt, on your next visit bring that receipt with your games and you get your TIVs (on games only I think) bumped up 10%. You can't change an old receipt and only works on new trade ins (not your current visit).

a lot of the CSRs don't even know why they circle receipts. pointing out the placard and watching the blank look on their faces while they read it is comical sometime lol

[slicky803]

Traded in a few at EB today...

Zelta: Twilight Princess (Wii) - $27.75
GTA4 (PS3) - $14.75
Infamous (PS3) - $40.00

[prufrock]

in front of the cash registers there is supposed to be 1 or 2 placards (laminated poster that fits on the counter) that explains the deal. If they forget to circle the "trade in your used games" area at the bottom of the receipt, on your next visit bring that receipt with your games and you get your TIVs (on games only I think) bumped up 10%. You can't change an old receipt and only works on new trade ins (not your current visit).

a lot of the CSRs don't even know why they circle receipts. pointing out the placard and watching the blank look on their faces while they read it is comical sometime lol

So, so true!

It is sometimes an advantage shopping in smaller towns. The CSR gave me a blank look, looked down at the sign (almost like a mousepad), and then proceeded to take 10 minutes using his calculator to manually adjust each game. The TMGM was automatic, but this isn't done by the computer I guess.

He said I was literally the first person to ask for it since he'd been working there.

It's kind of nice to take in $200 in games and have them actually happy that you're bringing stuff in to trade.

[PhilSousa]

what may have been a little better is if u had a 6th game.,.. then u coulda did a trade 3 with GT5P, SWFU, and QoS... then got straight credit for the other 3...

but ya.. im surprised to see that with the 5 games, it actually worked out almost the same for u to do it that way instead of trade 3 and straight credit for the other two... in the end u got $126.25 credit... if u were to do the trade 3 route.. u woulda got $70 + 60 = $130... so u didnt maximize by 3.75... but thats not much :) unless u had a $3 6th game to get an extra $3 credit for trading 3 in

Now that i thought about it, I could of saved even more. But they only had few selections at the EB for Trade 3 for 1 free. Uncharted 2 might of been the only game I would go for. I don't even know if i want that game yet. I wish i could do the 3 for 1 on COD MW2 I haven't pre-ordered that yet. I am looking forward to NHL 2010.

[Setz]

Now that i thought about it, I could of saved even more. But they only had few selections at the EB for Trade 3 for 1 free. Uncharted 2 might of been the only game I would go for. I don't even know if i want that game yet. I wish i could do the 3 for 1 on COD MW2 I haven't pre-ordered that yet. I am looking forward to NHL 2010.

I did a T3GIF for MW2 a little while back. I don't see why you couldn't.

[grappos13]

I did a T3GIF for MW2 a little while back. I don't see why you couldn't.

ya and even so.. u coulda did a trade 3 gaming guarantee then switch/return it...

[Setz]

ya and even so.. u coulda did a trade 3 gaming guarantee then switch/return it...

Nah; plan to buy DiRT 2 to play soon. At least with Wolfesntein I could have lived without it, but I'd like to keep DiRT 2 when I get it.

[grappos13]

Nah; plan to buy DiRT 2 to play soon. At least with Wolfesntein I could have lived without it, but I'd like to keep DiRT 2 when I get it.

sorry.. quoted it wrong.. i meant to tell phil that he could have pre-orderd uncharted and just used the gaming gurantee to return and used that for something else.. my bad :D

[yanos25]

EB Game TIV (september 6th)
All xbox360 games:

Fallout 3: 40$
Dead Space: 12.75$
GTA4: 15.50$
Skate 2: 23.50$
Mass Effect: 10$
Forza 2: 4.25$
Lost Odyssey: 17.75$
Test Drive Unlimited: 3.50$
RB6 Vegas: 4.25$
Dirt: 12.75$

[Lone_Prodigy]

Not sure if anyone here posted this but apparently, EB has put out a memo that said that T3G1F for CE / LE edition of games will only cover up to $59.99 and not the highest $69.99 value. What I was suggested to do is to do the T3G1F on the regular edition (if it's $69.99) and upgrade to the CE / LE when it comes in.

A few weeks ago I managed to T3G1F for Dragon Age CE (PC), which was $69.99. Guess they changed it?

Also, I heard from one CSR that Vancouver EB/GS's don't take trades in after 6pm.

[SomeGuyyyyyy]

Sept 7/09 EBG

Strange thing. . . Brought in Halo 3 to trade. . . CSR says its 18.50 but gets bumped to $23 because I am preordering ODST. Never heard of just getting one game bumped (balance paid with credit.) Is that the norm and I have just been out of the loop?

[the_fm]

Sept 7/09 EBG

Strange thing. . . Brought in Halo 3 to trade. . . CSR says its 18.50 but gets bumped to $23 because I am preordering ODST. Never heard of just getting one game bumped (balance paid with credit.) Is that the norm and I have just been out of the loop?

maybe there's a promo on it? a bump of almost 25% :confused:

[pete]

I traded in Mass Effect a few days ago and only got $4.75.. what gives?

[the_fm]

I traded in Mass Effect a few days ago and only got $4.75.. what gives?

french version maybe?

[pete]

french version maybe?

hmmm.. I hope not! I'll have to double check.. it was a BBV one that I bought and it was in MTL..

the last BBV that used to do the 3 for 2s here for me is now done with.. sucks, but it was fun while it lasted.

[Haz]

A few weeks ago I managed to T3G1F for Dragon Age CE (PC), which was $69.99. Guess they changed it?

Also, I heard from one CSR that Vancouver EB/GS's don't take trades in after 6pm.I was told by the manager and CSR at the GS @ The Rise (Cambie) location it was a recent change recently. Haven't tried elsewhere.

As for trading in after 6pm, I've read about it here but I've never ran into that situation. Guess I've never traded in Vancouver after 6.

[matsam]

hmmm.. I hope not! I'll have to double check.. it was a BBV one that I bought and it was in MTL..

the last BBV that used to do the 3 for 2s here for me is now done with.. sucks, but it was fun while it lasted.

If the price tag was 9.99 at BBV, you got the French version, and it is indeed worth less than 5 bucks at EB. It happened to me as well, but hey, at least BBV also takes them back for 10 bucks! :D

EB sells used copies of Mass Effect in French for 19.99, the English versions are 24.99, and that's why only the later has a TIV of >$8.

[knh1314]

traded in:
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) $8.75
GH III Legend of rock (Wii) 11.xx
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Wii) 18.xx
Castlevania Judgment (WII) 17.xx

bump up $3.00 for TMGM.

[TheHeeyyy]

traded in:
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) $8.75
GH III Legend of rock (Wii) 11.xx
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Wii) 18.xx
Castlevania Judgment (WII) 17.xx

bump up $3.00 for TMGM.

You should've used the 3 games with the lowest trade-in values for a 'trade 3 get 1 free' pre-order, and trade-in the remaining game straight for credit.

[ironchefbryce]

i know its ymmv, but any experiences with trading in 2 or even 3 of the same title for the 3for1 at EB?

[Psubs]

i know its ymmv, but any experiences with trading in 2 or even 3 of the same title for the 3for1 at EB?
It's not really YMMV, more like winning the lottery finding the one clueless or non-caring CSR that will eventually be fired. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

wow so lucky you combined them. Well I guess not because they can't really refuse to honor that. Would have been nice if you got the 10% bump after they applied the $5 hehe

it's 10% extra TIC towards what the "base value" of the game is worth ("base TIV", if you can call that)

i've used an uncircled receipt on TMGM events and they say it only applies to what the total net TIV of all games before the TMGM extra credit is applied

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a lot of the CSRs don't even know why they circle receipts. pointing out the placard and watching the blank look on their faces while they read it is comical sometime lol

well, i think the least reason they would know (or supposed to know) is that they circle so that when customers look at receipt they'll notice the "trade your games at EBG" part...

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So, so true!

It is sometimes an advantage shopping in smaller towns. The CSR gave me a blank look, looked down at the sign (almost like a mousepad), and then proceeded to take 10 minutes using his calculator to manually adjust each game. The TMGM was automatic, but this isn't done by the computer I guess.

adding the extra 10% TIC to "each and every game" isn't necessary (but i suppose it may be the "proper way" of doing it)...
the last time i asked for the extra 10% TIC using uncircled receipt, they just looked at the total net TIV of all games, take 10% of that, and apply it to a single game

end result the same

[mahjongmaniac]

A few weeks ago I managed to T3G1F for Dragon Age CE (PC), which was $69.99. Guess they changed it?

ugh... i guess the MSRP for the CE must've went up

i did T3GIF for it just last wk and it was $80 (had to pay $10 diff.)... knew i should've pre-ordered it earlier when i had the chance...

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If the price tag was 9.99 at BBV, you got the French version, and it is indeed worth less than 5 bucks at EB. It happened to me as well, but hey, at least BBV also takes them back for 10 bucks! :D

too bad the min. $10 is over

[belowzeros]

ugh... i guess the MSRP for the CE must've went up

i did T3GIF for it just last wk and it was $80 (had to pay $10 diff.)... knew i should've pre-ordered it earlier when i had the chance...



ya me too...I realized about half way into last week that I probably made a mistake with a $5 preorder versus prepaying in full. I have so many games unplayed I didn't feel like committing to another one when I can buy it on the cheap after release. I dunno, still undecided on this one.

...plus dragon age is looking to go in some wacky serious direction. the last 2 videos and the pax gameplay I saw on the floor is just bizarre.

[ashs]

can we pre order starcraft 2 pc?

[Acid_]

can we pre order starcraft 2 pc?

I doubt it but you could preorder Halo ODST or something and game guarantee it for full credit that can be used for anything... ... at EB.

[ali123]

Hey guys do you know a place which would pay you cash instead of some type of gift card?

Thank you

[smuPoker]

Hey guys do you know a place which would pay you cash instead of some type of gift card?

Thank you

A pawnshop/kijiji/ebay.

[Haz]

Hey guys do you know a place which would pay you cash instead of some type of gift card?

Thank you

A pawnshop/kijiji/ebay.Or your local Cash Converters. (http://www.cashconverters.ca/)

[blahblehblah]

traded in:
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) $8.75
GH III Legend of rock (Wii) 11.xx
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Wii) 18.xx
Castlevania Judgment (WII) 17.xx

bump up $3.00 for TMGM.

I wonder how many SF:LS EB has stocked up right now.. $8.75 still? really? what do they wanna do with all of them? Make a bonfire or something lol

You should've used the 3 games with the lowest trade-in values for a 'trade 3 get 1 free' pre-order, and trade-in the remaining game straight for credit.

Could not have agreed more, would have made out better than doing the TMGM.

[mahjongmaniac]

I wonder how many SF:LS EB has stocked up right now.. $8.75 still? really? what do they wanna do with all of them? Make a bonfire or something lol

it's dropped a bit... wasn't it like $10 before the fraction-of-a-dollar TIVs came about?

and when that came, it was like $9.50 (a couple wks ago) IIRC
now that it's $8.75, you can expect it to drop below $8 any time now...

[arty316]

EB Games TIVS Sept 8 2009

Cars Maternational (wii) 6.75
Virtua Tennis 2009 (wii) 24.50
Lost Planet Colonies Edition (360) 3.50
Incredible Hulk (360) 6.25
Hellboy Science of Evil (360) 5.25
Mercenaries 2 World in Flames (360) 6.75
Iron Man (360) 5.50
Perfect Dark Zero (360) 5.00
Dead Space (360) 12.75
Too Human (360) 10.25
LOTR Conquest (360) 16.50
Street Fighter 4 (360) 30.75

[blahblehblah]

it's dropped a bit... wasn't it like $10 before the fraction-of-a-dollar TIVs came about?

and when that came, it was like $9.50 (a couple wks ago) IIRC
now that it's $8.75, you can expect it to drop below $8 any time now...

Yeah i traded it back when it was $10.. hilarious how HMV and WM had them for $10 as well but limited quantities. I thought SF:LS was gonna end up like The Club really but it seems to have prevailed thus far.

I swear some EB stores must have enough turds to raise a bonfire throughout the whole winter to keep them warm. :lol:

[TheGamer2400]

I didn't get the TIV for the games I traded during lunch today, but these games did qualify for the trade 2 get NHL 2K10 for free:

Guitar Hero: World Tour (360)
The Bourne Conspiracy (360)

[no_joke]

Sept 7, 2009
XBOX 360

Rock Band 1: $9.50
Assassin's Creed: $13
Tomb Raider Underworld: ? (>$8)

These are the prices quoted. I'm assuming I had to pay the "scratches" tax for RB1 (i.e. took $2 or $3 off). All qualified for T3GIF. Wanted to trade for Beatles RB but got shot down. Too close to release date.

[TheGamer2400]

Sept 7, 2009
XBOX 360

Rock Band 1: $9.50
Assassin's Creed: $13
Tomb Raider Underworld: ? (>$8)

These are the prices quoted. I'm assuming I had to pay the "scratches" tax. All qualified for T3GIF. Wanted to trade for Beatles RB but got shot down. Too close to release date.

Try another location.

[jotg]

EB:

Transformers Cybetron Ed (Xbox 360) - $14.50
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $7.50

[domo325]

.. Wanted to trade for Beatles RB but got shot down. Too close to release date.

Huh? You are allowed to do T3G1F even after a week of the game's release. Atleast that's how my local EB's roll..

[ironchefbryce]

EB
Sept 8/09

All PSP:
God of War - $9.xx
MLB Show: 09 - $9.50
Syphon Filter: LS - $8.75

[TheHeeyyy]

These are the games I traded-in at EBGames today:

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (DS): $10
MLB Power Pros 2008 (Wii): $10.25
SimCity Creator (Wii): $15.25
Hotel Dusk (DS): $5.75
Pro-Evolution Soccer 2008 (DS): $5.50
Spider-man 3 (PS3): $6.50
World Series of Poker 2008 (360): $4.25
Tony Hawk's Project 8 (360): $6.00
The Incredible Hulk (360): $6.25
Tamagotchi: Party On! (Wii): $5.25

I used the first 3 games to pre-order Halo 3: ODST, and the rest towards the TMGM promo.

[joostin]

I went to EB in New Westminster, BC yesterday and got a heck of a deal...
The clerk stacked the promotions of T3G1F and TMGM (5 Next-gen). I am not sure if this is typical EB policy, but it seemed to good to be true.

Traded the following PS3 games:
Original TIV Promo Values
1. Resistance FOM $12.50 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
2. Unreal Tournament 3 $6.00 + $4.00 tmgm
3. Rock Band (game only) $10.50 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
4. COD4 $30.00 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
5. Socom Confrontation $4.00 + $4.00 tmgm

She used Resistance, COD4, and Rock Band for the T3G1F promotion which bumped all of their values up to $23.33 each and then with the added $4.00 per game for the TMGM they rang in at $27.33 each. Bringing my TI total to $99.99 for five older games.

I went on to pre-order Uncharted 2 and paying in full with the credit as well as receiving a $30 edge card which I will use to get Rock Band 2 probably when I catch it on sale.

**Could be the all due to the bedroom eyes she was giving me ;) **

[belowzeros]

The clerk stacked the promotions of T3G1F and TMGM (5 Next-gen). I am not sure if this is typical EB policy, but it seemed to good to be true.


luuuuuuuuuuuuuucky :)


someone's gonna get in twouble later lol

[urs74]

Sept 7, 2009
XBOX 360

Rock Band 1: $9.50
Assassin's Creed: $13
Tomb Raider Underworld: ? (>$8)

These are the prices quoted. I'm assuming I had to pay the "scratches" tax for RB1 (i.e. took $2 or $3 off). All qualified for T3GIF. Wanted to trade for Beatles RB but got shot down. Too close to release date.

I did a T3 for Beatles on 08/25 as per my receipt. It was part of the Aug. Sept trade 3 promos the store I frequent.

[revenge7777]

At eb games
Xbox 360
Madden 08-$0.40
Top spin 2-$4.25
Skate-$6.25
Fight Night round 4-$38
Nba street homecourt-$3.25

Psp
Gta liberty city stories-$7

Ds
Metriod pinball-$4.50

[grappos13]

I went to EB in New Westminster, BC yesterday and got a heck of a deal...
The clerk stacked the promotions of T3G1F and TMGM (5 Next-gen). I am not sure if this is typical EB policy, but it seemed to good to be true.

Traded the following PS3 games:
Original TIV Promo Values
1. Resistance FOM $12.50 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
2. Unreal Tournament 3 $6.00 + $4.00 tmgm
3. Rock Band (game only) $10.50 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
4. COD4 $30.00 ($23.33 t3g1f + $4.00 tmgm)
5. Socom Confrontation $4.00 + $4.00 tmgm

She used Resistance, COD4, and Rock Band for the T3G1F promotion which bumped all of their values up to $23.33 each and then with the added $4.00 per game for the TMGM they rang in at $27.33 each. Bringing my TI total to $99.99 for five older games.

I went on to pre-order Uncharted 2 and paying in full with the credit as well as receiving a $30 edge card which I will use to get Rock Band 2 probably when I catch it on sale.

**Could be the all due to the bedroom eyes she was giving me ;) **


u actually lost 2.67 on COD4 heh....but still a wicked deal

[cloak]

PSP
God of War Chains of Olympus:9.25
Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow: 8.75

PS3
Assassin's Creed: 13

(I think those were the values, but used them for T3G1F)

[gheart008]

Weird, I just called an EB asking for TIV for some games, and they said they no longer provide the TIV over the phone anymore. Called a second one and they gave them to be fine.

Anyone else every encounter this?

[FlyingSoLow]

TIV-EB

PSP
2x God Of War: Chains of Olympus - $9.25
2x Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.75

XBox 360
Too Human - $10.25

Wii
SimCity Creator - $15.25

2 GoW's from Zellers for $20 using B1G1
2 SF:LS's from HMV for $10 each
Too Human from TSCC for $15
SimCity Creator from BBV for $20 using credit

Preordered Uncharted 2 and MUA2 using T3G1F. It's a good time to T3G1F w/ the PSP games/deals.

[airjordan604]

Weird, I just called an EB asking for TIV for some games, and they said they no longer provide the TIV over the phone anymore. Called a second one and they gave them to be fine.

Anyone else every encounter this?

happened to me before, also they have said they can only give TIV's for "4 games" over the phone...... again, EB policy continuity...gotta love it, for the most part if they aren't too busy I never have any trouble getting TIV's over the phone...

[Xeerochild]

u actually lost 2.67 on COD4 heh....but still a wicked deal

I was just about to say that lol.

I wonder if the CSR could have used SOCOM or something instead of COD4 for the T3G1F... then again if the CSR was willing to combine them I don't think I would have complained lol.

[PhilSousa]

I believe EB updated their systems today. COD4 i think is now $21.50 if i remember correctly. (PS3)

[tecbot]

ALL ps3 games
As of Sept 8/2009

Futureshop:
buzz : $13.20
tna impact : $6
marvel ultimate alliance : $10.80
history channel battle for the pacific : $13.20
golden axe : $10.80
hawx : $25.20
lair : $13.20
the darkness : $6
armored core for answer : $22.80
fallout 3 : $40
socom 4 : $8.40
fifa 09 :18

only one that changed from list was socom 4

[FlyingElvi]

Sept 8 2009

EB Games

Shaun White Snowboarding - PS3 : 7$

Mario Kart - Wii : 35$

[joostin]

I was just about to say that lol.

I wonder if the CSR could have used SOCOM or something instead of COD4 for the T3G1F... then again if the CSR was willing to combine them I don't think I would have complained lol.

Unfortunately, the T3G1F promo requires games to be next gen and also have a TIV of $8 or more. So, Socom didn't make the cut, but I didn't want to say anything given the whole double TIV deal I got basically lol.

[00christopherzh00]

just came back from the states for labour day. stopped in a Blockbuster while over there and they have a buy 1 get 1 free for previous played games that under 14.99

i picked up
PS3 - Quantum of Solace
PS3 - Hannah Montana The Movie
X360 - Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Wii - Boom Blox

all at 14.99, came up to 30 and change for 4 games.
traded HM, O:BSS, and BB to EB for a preorder
i think the TIVs were $8, $11, $15

But besides the embarassment of walking in with Hannah Montana, it was a hot deal.

[xeL|]

is that promotion store specific and still happening?

just came back from the states for labour day. stopped in a Blockbuster while over there and they have a buy 1 get 1 free for previous played games that under 14.99

i picked up
PS3 - Quantum of Solace
PS3 - Hannah Montana The Movie
X360 - Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Wii - Boom Blox

all at 14.99, came up to 30 and change for 4 games.
traded HM, O:BSS, and BB to EB for a preorder
i think the TIVs were $8, $11, $15

But besides the embarassment of walking in with Hannah Montana, it was a hot deal.

[iggyis]

EB Games

Wii
Okami $6.75
House of the Dead 2 & 3 $6.75
Ghost Squad $5.75
Wii Sports $5.75
Coraline $4.75

Got extra $4 for each game because of current trade 5 promo ($29.75 becomes $49.75)

[00christopherzh00]

is that promotion store specific and still happening?

its still happening at least in the NY state. but again. i was in the United States. not here.

[booyahchild01]

Sorry guys, didn't get the trade in values, but the following games still work at EB. Picked up Halo:ODST and got $10.09 on a gift card:

- The Simpsons Game (PS3)
- Top Spin 3 (X360)
- Call of Duty 2 (X360)

[grappos13]

just came back from the states for labour day. stopped in a Blockbuster while over there and they have a buy 1 get 1 free for previous played games that under 14.99

i picked up
PS3 - Quantum of Solace
PS3 - Hannah Montana The Movie
X360 - Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Wii - Boom Blox

all at 14.99, came up to 30 and change for 4 games.
traded HM, O:BSS, and BB to EB for a preorder
i think the TIVs were $8, $11, $15

But besides the embarassment of walking in with Hannah Montana, it was a hot deal.

damn... shoulda told me.. i woulda gave u my last tenchu wii for ur hanna montana so u could still do ur trade 3 and so that i can do the 4 hr platinum for hannah montana lol

[Setz]

Anyone else lose all interest in T3GIF when they added this decimal ********?

[anton204]

its still happening at least in the NY state. but again. i was in the United States. not here.

Its nationwide in the US till Sept 14 from what I last heard.. Didn't make any BBV stops when I was there during labour day but got tons in August...

Anyone else lose all interest in T3GIF when they added this decimal ********?

I somewhat did...

[mahjongmaniac]

Yeah i traded it back when it was $10.. hilarious how HMV and WM had them for $10 as well but limited quantities. I thought SF:LS was gonna end up like The Club really but it seems to have prevailed thus far.

I swear some EB stores must have enough turds to raise a bonfire throughout the whole winter to keep them warm. :lol:

^well, the club they were selling for $7 new / $5 used, so they needed to react quickly to that to prevent abuse

that said, i've no clue WTH they're thinking for The Simpsons (360) and SF:LS (PSP)... can't get enough copies of those i guess :lol:

[Xeerochild]

Unfortunately, the T3G1F promo requires games to be next gen and also have a TIV of $8 or more. So, Socom didn't make the cut, but I didn't want to say anything given the whole double TIV deal I got basically lol.

Hmmm too bad SOCOM's $4 couldn't be bumped up to $8, but ah well.

I guess you loss $2.xx from COD4 but gained $8 from the two low TIV games giving you a grand total of +$6.

Not bad I suppose considering Unreal Tournament 3 is brand new $20 and SOCOM is...broken/greatest hits.

I think you COULD have done the following:
- Trade SOCOM, COD4, and Unreal Tournament for straight credit (hopefully the TMGM promo would apply)
- Then do a Trade 2 Pay the Difference using Rock Band and Resistance

Then again it all hinders on if the TMGM would have worked with 3 straight games and then...argh too many factors.

Oh well, lol. My stupid RFD mindset is overanalyzing the situation...I hate you RFD ;)

[00christopherzh00]

damn... shoulda told me.. i woulda gave u my last tenchu wii for ur hanna montana so u could still do ur trade 3 and so that i can do the 4 hr platinum for hannah montana lol

maybe i shoulda at least loaded hannah montana onto my ps3 to see what trophy it gave...
but on the other hand.....nah

[mahjongmaniac]

Huh? You are allowed to do T3G1F even after a week of the game's release. Atleast that's how my local EB's roll..

it's actually supposed to be 2 wks after street date

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I went to EB in New Westminster, BC yesterday and got a heck of a deal...
The clerk stacked the promotions of T3G1F and TMGM (5 Next-gen). I am not sure if this is typical EB policy, but it seemed to good to be true.

typical EBG policy is promos don't stack, so you got lucky


**Could be the all due to the bedroom eyes she was giving me ;) **

riiiiigght :lol:

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Weird, I just called an EB asking for TIV for some games, and they said they no longer provide the TIV over the phone anymore. Called a second one and they gave them to be fine.

Anyone else every encounter this?

this appears to always happen when they have promos like these

i remember the last time they had TMGM, CSRs said the same thing
you can imagine what it's like when these promos come around and ppl phone in asking for TIV quotes for 10+ games...

[neksus]

i remember the last time they had TMGM, CSRs said the same thing
you can imagine what it's like when these promos come around and ppl phone in asking for TIV quotes for 10+ games...

I was in EB today picking up my Dirt 2 and trading some games, and some guy must have asked for at LEAST 20 games over the phone...if only I had heard both sides of the conversation :(

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - Fight Night Round 4

Blockbuster - $30.00
EB - $40.00

[pawlusho]

Hi,

Prices at BBV for Sept. 8th,

XBox 360 Ironman-$10, down from $12.50
XBox 360 Hellboy-$15, but two stores in Laval, Quebec at first refused to take both copies, finally one was sold after some convincing
XBox 360 Space Chimps-$12.50
XBox 360 Bad Company (Gold Edition)-$7.50

[StoneColdWhat]

FS as of Sept 8th.

XBOX 360: COD 4 $37 still
PS3: X-men Wolverine: $40
PS3: Infamous $40

[arty316]

Hi,

Prices at BBV for Sept. 8th,

XBox 360 Ironman-$10, down from $12.50
XBox 360 Hellboy-$15, but two stores in Laval, Quebec at first refused to take both copies, finally one was sold after some convincing
XBox 360 Space Chimps-$12.50
XBox 360 Bad Company (Gold Edition)-$7.50

What BBVs did you go to in Laval? I'm curious which ones because not all BBV in Montreal accept trades.

[grappos13]

maybe i shoulda at least loaded hannah montana onto my ps3 to see what trophy it gave...
but on the other hand.....nah

lol.. all i know about it is that the platinum is supposedly hilariously easy.. like max 4 hrs to get a platinum... thats the only reason i would get it... im going for my 10th platinum right now... well not going for it hardcore... trying to get it on batman.. but i suck at those challenges in challenge mode so i dunno if/when id get it (plus im not done the game either yet lol)

[00christopherzh00]

lol.. all i know about it is that the platinum is supposedly hilariously easy.. like max 4 hrs to get a platinum... thats the only reason i would get it... im going for my 10th platinum right now... well not going for it hardcore... trying to get it on batman.. but i suck at those challenges in challenge mode so i dunno if/when id get it (plus im not done the game either yet lol)

you were being serous, i thought u were joking bout wanting to trade for my hannah montana.
but if thats true, i wouldnt mind getting a platinum, even if it is HM

[Captain Snazzypants]

lol.. all i know about it is that the platinum is supposedly hilariously easy.. like max 4 hrs to get a platinum... thats the only reason i would get it... im going for my 10th platinum right now... well not going for it hardcore... trying to get it on batman.. but i suck at those challenges in challenge mode so i dunno if/when id get it (plus im not done the game either yet lol)

you were being serous, i thought u were joking bout wanting to trade for my hannah montana.
but if thats true, i wouldnt mind getting a platinum, even if it is HM

You know you've become a trophy ***** when you're spending 4 hours locked in on Hanna Montana (shudder) just to get another Platinum.

Guys, you need help... :twisted:

[pawlusho]

What BBVs did you go to in Laval? I'm curious which ones because not all BBV in Montreal accept trades.

I went to the BBVS on Boul. Le Concorde East and on Boul de L Avenir near the Autoroute 15 North. The only BBV in Montreal I am aware that does Trade & Save is the one on Cote St Luc Road. On the South Shore there are also several.

[dtrader69]

You know you've become a trophy ***** when you're spending 4 hours locked in on Hanna Montana (shudder) just to get another Platinum.

Guys, you need help... :twisted:

ya...that's low....i dont think i can sit through a POS game even if it is an easy platinum...

i, on the other hand, will try to get a game i can get platinum on if the game is 1. good....or 2. have a glitch (i.e. buzz)

[neksus]

lol.. all i know about it is that the platinum is supposedly hilariously easy.. like max 4 hrs to get a platinum... thats the only reason i would get it... im going for my 10th platinum right now... well not going for it hardcore... trying to get it on batman.. but i suck at those challenges in challenge mode so i dunno if/when id get it (plus im not done the game either yet lol)

I've got 22 trophies right now on the freeflow ones...the predator ones were a breeze :(

[blahblehblah]

You know you've become a trophy ***** when you're spending 4 hours locked in on Hanna Montana (shudder) just to get another Platinum.

Guys, you need help... :twisted:

People actually bought this game to get a plat trophy... wow. Yeah, you guys need help for sure :lol:. I would not even touch that game even if it came free with Miley Cyrus herself :lol:

I've got 22 trophies right now on the freeflow ones...the predator ones were a breeze :(

Predators are a breeze only if you know what you are doing though, the later ones i found quite challenging at least. The freeflow ones are difficult especially with the Titans in it.

[smuPoker]

Predators are a breeze only if you know what you are doing though, the later ones i found quite challenging at least. The freeflow ones are difficult especially with the Titans in it.

Shock & Awe (Extreme) is the most difficult combat room imo. I have 1000 AP for this, and now I'm working on my trophies.

[neksus]

shock & awe (extreme) is the most difficult combat room imo. I have 1000 ap for this, and now i'm working on my trophies.

1000 ap?

[smuPoker]

1000 ap?

360 Achievement Points. I suppose they use "G" don't they? My fault.

[pete]

I went to the BBVS on Boul. Le Concorde East and on Boul de L Avenir near the Autoroute 15 North. The only BBV in Montreal I am aware that does Trade & Save is the one on Cote St Luc Road. On the South Shore there are also several.

Kirkland BBVs on St Charles do Trades.. they're 5 minutes apart from each other on St-Charles.

[neksus]

360 Achievement Points. I suppose they use "G" don't they? My fault.

Is there more than 1000 in PS3 games? How did you get 1000GS without getting the challenge trophies? Or do you mean you completed it for the 360, and are now doing it for the PS3?

[Galad]

Sept 9th, EB Games

Mercenaries 2 - ps3 $6.50
Untold Legends - ps3 $7.75
Mass Effect - $10

[the_fm]

Is there more than 1000 in PS3 games? How did you get 1000GS without getting the challenge trophies? Or do you mean you completed it for the 360, and are now doing it for the PS3?

that's what he meant. 1k'd the 360 version, now going for the PS3 trophies

[Psubs]

Sept. 9th @ EB Games for the Wii.

Warioware: Smooth Moves - $23.25
Wacky Races - $8.75
Lego Batman - $6.75
Brunswick Pro Bowling - $9.75
MLB Power Pros - $6.25
MLB Power Pros 2008 - $9.75

Dang a lot of these are dropping fast.

[smuPoker]

that's what he meant. 1k'd the 360 version, now going for the PS3 trophies

Correct :)