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

[the_fm]

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:

i see nothing wrong with 1k'ing/platinum that game. when it can be found for dirt cheap, might as well go for it ;)

[Danv]

I don't know if this is the right place but I'm looking to buy NHL10 and Halo 3 ODST.. and wondering what could be the most bargain to get them with these used game

Quoted the value from Tivs.ca

Halo 3 ============= 20$
RainbowSix V2 ====== 12.75$
NHL09 ============== 3$
GTA4 =============== 15.50$
CoD4 =============== 26.75
Cod5 =============== 35$
GoW1 =============== 13$

I know i souldna bring NHL09 when it was over 8$ but i messed up =(

[FlyingSoLow]

I don't know if this is the right place but I'm looking to buy NHL10 and Halo 3 ODST.. and wondering what could be the most bargain to get them with these used game

Quoted the value from Tivs.ca

Halo 3 ============= 20$
RainbowSix V2 ====== 12.75$
NHL09 ============== 3$
GTA4 =============== 15.50$
CoD4 =============== 26.75
Cod5 =============== 35$
GoW1 =============== 13$

I know i souldna bring NHL09 when it was over 8$ but i messed up =(

I would: Use RSV2+GTA4+GoW1 to preorder Halo ODST. Trade in the rest at their value and get the benefit of the TMGM promotion to get the extra credit. Use the credit to preorder NHL 10. Worst case you got $27 credit left over, best case the TMGM applies for all games and you got $43 credit left over. You could use Halo 3 and CoD4 to trade 2 + $20 get NHL 10, but I think you might not get any TMGM values from that which negates its benefits.

[baconape]

I don't know if this is the right place but I'm looking to buy NHL10 and Halo 3 ODST.. and wondering what could be the most bargain to get them with these used game

Quoted the value from Tivs.ca

Halo 3 ============= 20$
RainbowSix V2 ====== 12.75$
NHL09 ============== 3$
GTA4 =============== 15.50$
CoD4 =============== 26.75
Cod5 =============== 35$
GoW1 =============== 13$

I know i souldna bring NHL09 when it was over 8$ but i messed up =(

i somtimes give high tiv games to bbv and use that cred to pick up two games that work for a trade 3 - cod 5 for instance can get you at least 30$ witch should get you at least two games from bbv. use those for t3 = 23.33 x 2 = 46.66 eb cred + one you already have = preorder of nhl and free underpants

soooo

Halo 3 + RainbowSix V2 + GoW1 = halo ocd
nhl 09 and cod5 to bbv - get two that work for trade 3 + gta = nhl 09

and you still have cod4


and nhl should get more trade credit at bbv also so it wont be a wasted 3$

[Someguyatwork]

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:

Thanks for this, I completely agree, I think it's borderline pathetic how people would play a horrible game just to get a silly trophy. There's plenty of easy games (G-Force, Ice Age) that'll get you a Platnium for next to no work, I actually refuse friend requests from people who have Hannah Montanna on their profile, it's disgusting to look at for one, it speaks volumes on how you are as a player and quite frankly, why would I want to be associated with someone who plays crap for the sake of having a digital trophy?

I consider Platniums to be a source of pride, that you've accomplished all tasks in a game and you'll move on. Seeing Hannah Montanna just tells me you aren't a serious gamer. That crap sticks on your profile forever, you might have the best Plats in Warhawk or Far Cry 2, but that Hannah trophy is NEVER going away. And if you are okay with that, I really feel sorry for you.

[LatrellMoonwell]

I think a trophy contest thread needs to be created...which rfder has the most trophies! :D

[cashinstinct]

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.

Brunswick Pro Bowling is worth more than $8? Unbelievable!

[Pavel6969]

Personally, I play a game to have fun, I could care less about trophies. I play a game, beat it and move on. I don't care enough to go back through and spend hours searching for all the little hidden things, just to get a virtual trophy. Hell I probably wouldn't do it for a real trophy!:lol:

[Someguyatwork]

I think a trophy contest thread needs to be created...which rfder has the most trophies! :D

Ugh let's not, I'm sure someone on here is associated with Hakooom or KillerXX and they've not doubt boosted all the easiest games.

How about a contest for the BEST Plats? :-0

[LatrellMoonwell]

Ugh let's not, I'm sure someone on here is associated with Hakooom or KillerXX and they've not doubt boosted all the easiest games.

How about a contest for the BEST Plats? :-0

hehe, anyone who has warhawk and farcry 2 platinums gets the tip of the hat from me :D

[baconape]

dead space on the hardest diff with only the plasma cutter is my proudest i think - that was soooo hard

[jacobos]

Sept 8th at EBgames

PS3 - Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood - $29.75
PS3 - Prince of Persia - $15
PS3 - Infamous - $40

oh, and PS3 - NBA08 - $0.80 :D

[grappos13]

I've got 22 trophies right now on the freeflow ones...the predator ones were a breeze :(

ya i beat the game this morning.. predator i know i can get... not hard.. but i dont think ill come anywhere close to the combat ones.. i suck to much..i cant even string 20 moves together..let alone 40 and like 30,000 scores

Thanks for this, I completely agree, I think it's borderline pathetic how people would play a horrible game just to get a silly trophy. There's plenty of easy games (G-Force, Ice Age) that'll get you a Platnium for next to no work, I actually refuse friend requests from people who have Hannah Montanna on their profile, it's disgusting to look at for one, it speaks volumes on how you are as a player and quite frankly, why would I want to be associated with someone who plays crap for the sake of having a digital trophy?

I consider Platniums to be a source of pride, that you've accomplished all tasks in a game and you'll move on. Seeing Hannah Montanna just tells me you aren't a serious gamer. That crap sticks on your profile forever, you might have the best Plats in Warhawk or Far Cry 2, but that Hannah trophy is NEVER going away. And if you are okay with that, I really feel sorry for you.

ur telling me uve never played a crappy game before? hrmm... some games r crappy to some ppl, some games arent crappy to others... and if ur gonna go for trophies at all, then why not go for trophies that are easy and platinums that are easy?

terminator salvation is one of the worst games ever... but i still got it to platinum it in like 6 grs to increase my trophies.. i can care less what ppl see on my list.. obviously when they see hanna montana.. they will know its just for the platinum anyway so why does it matter if its on there...

i feel sorry for u if ur a trophy hunter and do not go after the easy platinums.. then ur not a real trophy hunter and u might as well just disable trophies..

[Psubs]

oh, and PS3 - NBA08 - $0.80 :D

:confused:

I thought they rounded to the nearest quarter. That's just sad.

[LatrellMoonwell]

hey grappos wuts your psn id? :twisted:

[Psubs]

i can care less what ppl see on my list.. obviously when they see hanna montana.. they will know its just for the platinum anyway so why does it matter if its on there...


I guess you can always say that you beat Miley Cyrus and conquered her. Something Chris Brown can only say he did with Rhianna. >:(

http://3critical.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/miley-cyrus-underwear-2-thumb.jpg

[Captain Snazzypants]

i feel sorry for u if ur a trophy hunter and do not go after the easy platinums.. then ur not a real trophy hunter and u might as well just disable trophies..

That's like going on safari at the zoo with an AK47, or bass fishing in your bathtub. No real hunter or fisherman would do that... :twisted:

[arty316]

:confused:

I thought they rounded to the nearest quarter. That's just sad.

No it can actually go to any decimal place. I bought Shaun white snowboarding for the PS2 at WM for 0.98 and was curious what the TIV at EB was and it was $0.44.

[blahblehblah]

ya i beat the game this morning.. predator i know i can get... not hard.. but i dont think ill come anywhere close to the combat ones.. i suck to much..i cant even string 20 moves together..let alone 40 and like 30,000 scores

You can't even string 20 moves together? You are joking right? Stringing moves together is probably the easiest thing to do.. stringing variations on the other hand and going to like 7 different variations in one freeflow is harder... i think i was missing 1 to get the max variations in one freeflow but i never figured out which one i was missing. I know these count towards variation though: stun attack (O button), flipping to the behind of an enemy (X when close), counter, take down standing up, take down when enemy on ground, throw move, batarang.

I guess you can always say that you beat Miley Cyrus and conquered her. Something Chris Brown can only say he did with Rhianna. >:(

http://3critical.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/miley-cyrus-underwear-2-thumb.jpg

:lol:

That's like going on safari at the zoo with an AK47, or bass fishing in your bathtub. No real hunter or fisherman would do that... :twisted:

:lol:

[grappos13]

^ no im serious.. i cant string together moves... like i only got the 20 freeflow trophy because i did it when i was on that titans back and hit 20 ppl...

u wanna pm me some tips and such? i seriously cant do it... i guess thats why certain parts of the game were hard for me (the fight with the 1 titan and like 24 guys right before poison ivy.. that was hard... but ivy and joker were a synch on hard.. only died once on each of them, just to learn how to beat that mode)...

but ya.. any help would be great as there is no way i can get the combat ones if im doing this bad already...mabye im pressing square (attack) too fast and need to slow down? hrm

[shagg_187]

Trade-in-Value, as of 15 minutes ago:

EB Games:

Killzone 2 (PS3) - $31.50
Street Fighter 4 (PS3) - $30

Trade these in while you can for Killzone 2 is most likely getting a Greatest Hits, and Street Fighter 4 value is going down as always.

[smuPoker]

but ya.. any help would be great as there is no way i can get the combat ones if im doing this bad already...mabye im pressing square (attack) too fast and need to slow down? hrm

Button mashing is bad for getting good at the combat. Work on your timing and you should be able to get better at it.

[PhilSousa]

Well just got back from EB again.

Call of Duty 4: $30.75 or $30.25
Ridge Racer 7: $12.25 or $12.75


Can't really remember these little pocket changes.

Phil

[the_fm]

ur telling me uve never played a crappy game before? hrmm... some games r crappy to some ppl, some games arent crappy to others... and if ur gonna go for trophies at all, then why not go for trophies that are easy and platinums that are easy?

terminator salvation is one of the worst games ever... but i still got it to platinum it in like 6 grs to increase my trophies.. i can care less what ppl see on my list.. obviously when they see hanna montana.. they will know its just for the platinum anyway so why does it matter if its on there...

i feel sorry for u if ur a trophy hunter and do not go after the easy platinums.. then ur not a real trophy hunter and u might as well just disable trophies..

you tell him! i play the so call crappy games for fun. it's a nice change from always playing the games everyone is playing. some people are uptight about it, i see humor in those games. what's more fun than running around pretending to be Miley? heck, i even played the Barbie game on the original xbox. good times :lol:

[Psubs]

you tell him! i play the so call crappy games for fun. it's a nice change from always playing the games everyone is playing. some people are uptight about it, i see humor in those games. what's more fun than running around pretending to be Miley? heck, i even played the Barbie game on the original xbox. good times :lol:

Death Jr. is really fun! Cool weapons and differ whether you play as Death Jr. or Pandora. :D No achievements for the Wii, just trade bump-up to $23.33 per game at EB. lol

[chuu]

simpsons for xbox 360 is still good at 9 dollars...check today. i have two copies, i wonder if any eb would allow those two plus another game.

[mahjongmaniac]

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.

i'm pretty sure WW:SM went up a bit... last i remember checking it was like $21

i'm surprised they offer $8+ for wacky races though... horrible game

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Thanks for this, I completely agree, I think it's borderline pathetic how people would play a horrible game just to get a silly trophy.

well, when you consider that there are 360 AWs (achievement wh***s) out there, you can expect the same for the digital trophy achievements :razz:

[mahjongmaniac]

Brunswick Pro Bowling is worth more than $8? Unbelievable!

was as high as $11 when i traded that in last mth

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No it can actually go to any decimal place. I bought Shaun white snowboarding for the PS2 at WM for 0.98 and was curious what the TIV at EB was and it was $0.44.

if you can still find the WM 98c games at the dump bin, don't bother w/ the PS2 or other older gen games, as they won't be eligible for TMGM anyway

[Danv]

i somtimes give high tiv games to bbv and use that cred to pick up two games that work for a trade 3 - cod 5 for instance can get you at least 30$ witch should get you at least two games from bbv. use those for t3 = 23.33 x 2 = 46.66 eb cred + one you already have = preorder of nhl and free underpants

soooo

Halo 3 (20$)+ RainbowSix V2 (13$) + GoW1 (13$) = halo odst (70$ for 46$EB Credit)
nhl 09(3$) and cod5(35$) to bbv - get two that work for trade 3 + gta (15$)= nhl 10(70$ for 53$ EB Credit)

and you still have cod4(27$)


and nhl should get more trade credit at bbv also so it wont be a wasted 3$


Wow thanks for the suggestion...

I just found out that I have a copy of Command&Conquer3 (7$) and Rockstar Table Tennis (premiumhit) (1$) LOL

Could it change anything in the calculation?

They won't let me trade in C&C3 for the T3 even for 1$ ??? LOL So I could keep Halo 3 which Limited Edition btw but it's still 20$ =/

Thanks =D Never did any RFD stuff at EBGames loll only buying and dealing with Rogers XD

[Late Night Merchant]

I went to pick up my Beatles Rock Band preorder, but the location said they didnt receive the preorder bonuses (3 free songs). Does anyone how to get them? I called other locations but they said i cant take theirs since they have a limited amount and i dont wanna email them since there will be a stock message saying sorry it's a 'limited supply offer'.

[the_fm]

Wow thanks for the suggestion...

I just found out that I have a copy of Command&Conquer3 (7$) and Rockstar Table Tennis (premiumhit) (1$) LOL

Could it change anything in the calculation?

They won't let me trade in C&C3 for the T3 even for 1$ ??? LOL So I could keep Halo 3 which Limited Edition btw but it's still 20$ =/

Thanks =D Never did any RFD stuff at EBGames loll only buying and dealing with Rogers XD

nope

[renegadeavenger]

ebgames:

ps3 battle field badcompany $7.25

[Haz]

I went to pick up my Beatles Rock Band preorder, but the location said they didnt receive the preorder bonuses (3 free songs). Does anyone how to get them? I called other locations but they said i cant take theirs since they have a limited amount and i dont wanna email them since there will be a stock message saying sorry it's a 'limited supply offer'.Call head office. They mail be able to help.

[chdude3]

Sept 9, Xbox 360, Blockbuster:
Mirror's Edge $9
Left 4 Dead $15

[db23]

Traded in 10 games at EB today at 8:45PM.

TIV - EB

Xbox 360:
NBA 2K9 - $9.00
Street Fighter IV - $30.75
Gears of War - $13.00
Grid - $16.50
Soul Calibur 4 - $15.75
NBA Street Homecourt - $3.25

PS3:
Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 - $17.75

Wii:
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins - $13.00

DS:
Mario Kart DS - $20.00

PSP:
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.75

Total TIV was $197.75
Last night I calculated my total to be $205.25
And just last week I calculated my total to be about $225.50

So I lost about $27-$28 by not trading in my games sooner. Trade your games ASAP!!

[the_fm]

Death Jr. is really fun! Cool weapons and differ whether you play as Death Jr. or Pandora. :D No achievements for the Wii, just trade bump-up to $23.33 per game at EB. lol

the game has a tiv of over 8? oh!!!!

[grappos13]

Traded in 10 games at EB today at 8:45PM.

TIV - EB

Xbox 360:
NBA 2K9 - $9.00
Street Fighter IV - $30.75
Gears of War - $13.00
Grid - $16.50
Soul Calibur 4 - $15.75
NBA Street Homecourt - $3.25

PS3:
Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 - $17.75

Wii:
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins - $13.00

DS:
Mario Kart DS - $20.00

PSP:
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.75

Total TIV was $197.75
Last night I calculated my total to be $205.25
And just last week I calculated my total to be about $225.50

So I lost about $27-$28 by not trading in my games sooner. Trade your games ASAP!!

ya... im just hoping that tench wii is still 8+ tomorrow morning when i go... also thats a pretty nice TIV for raw vs smackdown 09.. not that im trading mine in (i actually am collecting every licensed wrestling game ever created.. only have about 3-4 to go (no japan stuff tho)), but i noticed that its only 19.99 used at BBV...

i gotta get rid of some games that ill probably never play... sure i have like 100.. but still.. i gotta get rid of things like the two rainbow six las vegas games (#2 still works for t3g1f, hopefully does tomorrow as well and #1 hopefully still has $7 TIV tomorrow so i can get a $3 or $4 bump depending if i find 5 games to trade in)...i know those games i can find for $10 or less if i really want them later on again

[blahblehblah]

^ no im serious.. i cant string together moves... like i only got the 20 freeflow trophy because i did it when i was on that titans back and hit 20 ppl...

u wanna pm me some tips and such? i seriously cant do it... i guess thats why certain parts of the game were hard for me (the fight with the 1 titan and like 24 guys right before poison ivy.. that was hard... but ivy and joker were a synch on hard.. only died once on each of them, just to learn how to beat that mode)...

but ya.. any help would be great as there is no way i can get the combat ones if im doing this bad already...mabye im pressing square (attack) too fast and need to slow down? hrm

To chain moves you do not need to press square too fast. Its all a matter of timing and hitting the square button while pointing at the direction of where the enemies are. I assume you have upgraded all the combat moves already so you will get 2x count on crit hits and be able to do stand-up takedown and throw moves when your counter hits 5. To practice, i would use the challenge rooms and try to do get perfect freeflow with it. Once you have mastered that, then try adding variation bonuses to it to get an even higher score. What i did was when there are alot of enemies (no titans), i would use stand-up takedown to take a break when things were getting rough to re-view where all enemies are positioned. Another tip is stand-up takedown move cannot be blocked by those knife wielding thugs or the ones with the electric batton, so what you should do is save up to use the take-down move on those enemies and use regular moves on the regular thugs. The stun move (O button) also does not break freeflow so you can incorporate that into your freeflow.

I have no tip on the titans though, was not good enough to get freeflow with titans :lol: just evade alot and try to take down the regular thugs without using take-down or throw.

[_pOtEnZa_]

still working :

wii bust a move bash
360 too human
ps3 tiger woods 09

[mahjongmaniac]

Wii:
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins - $13.00

well that took a somewhat big dip... RFD effect


Total TIV was $197.75
Last night I calculated my total to be $205.25
And just last week I calculated my total to be about $225.50

So I lost about $27-$28 by not trading in my games sooner. Trade your games ASAP!!

well, if you have sports games and the like, yes...
1st party games like Mario titles retain their TIVs pretty well, so you rarely have to ever worry about those

[maxpowers]

EBGames Sept. 9

PGR4 - $10
Tenchu Shadow Ass - $13
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption - $13
Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow $8.75
MGS4 - $17

[xeL|]

so how strict is EB games with duplicate copies?

the one around Richmond Hill/Markham.

[jEnkinsX]

Anyone able to pre-order NBA 2K10? If yes, what promo do they have? T2?

[mdc3000]

I went to pick up my Beatles Rock Band preorder, but the location said they didnt receive the preorder bonuses (3 free songs). Does anyone how to get them? I called other locations but they said i cant take theirs since they have a limited amount and i dont wanna email them since there will be a stock message saying sorry it's a 'limited supply offer'.

I thought this was only in the states... my EB didn't mention it and I had a pre-order... if you find out if this was supposed to be in Canada too, keep me posted.

[Turbinator_007]

Hey guys,

I'm so sick of all my local BBV not having anything under 19.99 that qualifies for the 8$+ eb t3g1f promo! I think cause I live in Brampton, were all the cheap ppls (including myself) congregate there is no hope, lol! Man even if I saw a 14.99 game I'd leap with joy! :D

Anyways, I have the following games saved up for a year and am tired of playing them, where can I get the best bang for my buck between EB/FS/BBV?

(All PS3)

Lord of The Rings: Conquest
Guitar Hero: World Tour
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
SOCOM (Not for re-sale on it, so maybe just count it out)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The Simpsons Game
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction

Fallout 3: Collectors Edition (still sealed never played it, prolly will keep the collectors items and trade it in for $40 at futureshop, lol)

I'd be grateful if you can figure out how I can make the most of these!

I need to order Modern Warfare 2, and Uncharted 2 at minimum, maybe a 3rd game too.

[Eclipse09]

^ no im serious.. i cant string together moves... like i only got the 20 freeflow trophy because i did it when i was on that titans back and hit 20 ppl...

u wanna pm me some tips and such? i seriously cant do it... i guess thats why certain parts of the game were hard for me (the fight with the 1 titan and like 24 guys right before poison ivy.. that was hard... but ivy and joker were a synch on hard.. only died once on each of them, just to learn how to beat that mode)...

but ya.. any help would be great as there is no way i can get the combat ones if im doing this bad already...mabye im pressing square (attack) too fast and need to slow down? hrm

I just added you to my PSN
got Plat for Batman in less than a week
couldnt stop playing the damn game. usually when i get plat i dont play the game again, but not this one. and a new DLC is out on the 17th i think.
if you just want a high chain, just normal attack, counter, and evade.
higher chain combo is worth a lot more than those bonus for being fancy. By the time you are at 40 combos, each strike is 10 points times 40. So from there, each hit is worth 400 points.


I didnt think the Dead space Plat was so Hard. The Shards in Infamous is worse! but i believe the hardest Trophies would be Killzone2 and Socom. MLB 09 is hard too.

[Psubs]

I thought this was only in the states... my EB didn't mention it and I had a pre-order... if you find out if this was supposed to be in Canada too, keep me posted.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=785193&page=2

[gheart008]

I think a trophy contest thread needs to be created...which rfder has the most trophies! :D

I just got the platinum for Sacred 2 the other night. God I soooo hate that game now.

Anyone want some sacred 2 items?

[OldSchoolGamer]

I just added you to my PSN
got Plat for Batman in less than a week
couldnt stop playing the damn game. usually when i get plat i dont play the game again, but not this one. and a new DLC is out on the 17th i think.
if you just want a high chain, just normal attack, counter, and evade.
higher chain combo is worth a lot more than those bonus for being fancy. By the time you are at 40 combos, each strike is 10 points times 40. So from there, each hit is worth 400 points.


I didnt think the Dead space Plat was so Hard. The Shards in Infamous is worse! but i believe the hardest Trophies would be Killzone2 and Socom. MLB 09 is hard too.

Easiest method for me was to jump, hit, jump, hit, use a takedown to eliminate one guy, then repeat, mixing in a batarang and batclaw when useful. Stringing a 30-40 hit combo in the first round or two is usually enough to get the 3 medals. Try to mix in a R2 + Triangle takedown at the end, when there's 3 guys left I always did a batarang, took them down, two takedowns, another batarang for the last guy, then that last takedown, huge amount of points and good variation bonus.

Shock and Awe Extreme however, man that was just brutal... :mad:

[OldSchoolGamer]

ur telling me uve never played a crappy game before? hrmm... some games r crappy to some ppl, some games arent crappy to others... and if ur gonna go for trophies at all, then why not go for trophies that are easy and platinums that are easy?

terminator salvation is one of the worst games ever... but i still got it to platinum it in like 6 grs to increase my trophies.. i can care less what ppl see on my list.. obviously when they see hanna montana.. they will know its just for the platinum anyway so why does it matter if its on there...

i feel sorry for u if ur a trophy hunter and do not go after the easy platinums.. then ur not a real trophy hunter and u might as well just disable trophies..

I think there's a difference between crappy and bad games. There's nothing wrong with playing both, I think in Someguy's case, he was saying just having a game like Hannah Montanna on your gamer card is embarrassing, it's like being proud you picked up a pile of poo outside and told your neighbor.

There's lots of easy trophies to grab, but I'll have to agree with Someguy, I would never touch a game like Hannah, if you want it on your card then so be it, but I can't help but roll my eyes at seeing that. Go for Godfather II, or Ice Age or even Pure, all very easy plats, save the girl games for the women. :D

I think it's a little silly to say someone can't be a trophy hunter and not go after easy trophies. I don't know about other people, but I buy games that I enjoy and have the intention of getting that 100% because I want to, not because it's easy to do it. Anyone can get a plat on Terminator Salvation, but how many people actually liked the game? If you don't care what other people think of your trophies, then why go after the easy ones?

[OldSchoolGamer]

That's like going on safari at the zoo with an AK47, or bass fishing in your bathtub. No real hunter or fisherman would do that... :twisted:

The more I see your posts the more I can't help but think you are in my head here, well said, the perfect explanation. :D

[United11]

Hey guys,

Anyways, I have the following games saved up for a year and am tired of playing them, where can I get the best bang for my buck between EB/FS/BBV?

(All PS3)

Lord of The Rings: Conquest
Guitar Hero: World Tour
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
SOCOM (Not for re-sale on it, so maybe just count it out)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The Simpsons Game
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction

Fallout 3: Collectors Edition (still sealed never played it, prolly will keep the collectors items and trade it in for $40 at futureshop, lol)

I'd be grateful if you can figure out how I can make the most of these!

I need to order Modern Warfare 2, and Uncharted 2 at minimum, maybe a 3rd game too.


Without spending too much time looking at the values for each, I would say you have 6 games that are over $8 TIV and qualify for the T3G1F deal at EB - which means you'd get your COD MW2 and Uncharted - and be left with a little extra, maybe half a game worth of credit if you traded your 2 low value games and fallout.

The challenge is going to be taking the 3 leftover games and turning them into enough games to do another 3for1 at EB. You could probably get more for Fallout at FS, but then it's all about turning that $40 into games you can trade back to EB.

It's too bad Futureshop doesn't carry MLB power pros, cause Bestbuy has some at $14.99, you could buy 2 copies of that, pickup a copy of Syphon filter LR at Walmart for $10, mix and match your 9 games and walk away with 3 new games, and only dishing out an extra $10.

One thing is for sure, don't trade your 9 to EB for the more credit promo, you'll barely have enough to cover 2 games.

[Eclipse09]

Easiest method for me was to jump, hit, jump, hit, use a takedown to eliminate one guy, then repeat, mixing in a batarang and batclaw when useful. Stringing a 30-40 hit combo in the first round or two is usually enough to get the 3 medals. Try to mix in a R2 + Triangle takedown at the end, when there's 3 guys left I always did a batarang, took them down, two takedowns, another batarang for the last guy, then that last takedown, huge amount of points and good variation bonus.

Shock and Awe Extreme however, man that was just brutal... :mad:

oh yea, batarang and ground takedown in the end are great. Even at 20 chains times the 100 per ground takedown is 2000 per kill. Love doing that in the end.

The jokers gun is worth 250 per shot, so try to chain that in high combos.

[United11]

I don't know if this is the right place but I'm looking to buy NHL10 and Halo 3 ODST.. and wondering what could be the most bargain to get them with these used game

Quoted the value from Tivs.ca

Halo 3 ============= 20$
RainbowSix V2 ====== 12.75$
NHL09 ============== 3$
GTA4 =============== 15.50$
CoD4 =============== 26.75
Cod5 =============== 35$
GoW1 =============== 13$

I know i souldna bring NHL09 when it was over 8$ but i messed up =(

1) I would use GTA 4 and COD5 at Rogers*** to get Halo ODST for free(they have the trade 2 eligible titles for HALO promo on now) and then use the rest at EB like this:

Then trade COD4 + NHL09+ HALO 3 = $49.75 + $9 (TMGM promo)= $58.75.

then take $20 from your trade in credit + trade Rainbow 6 and GOW1 = NHL 10 using their trade 2 + $20 for NHL 10.

You would have Halo OSDT, NHL 10 and $38.75 left over.

***Only thing to consider is for the trade at Rogers, you have to sign up for their Star Rewards membership, which costs $10, but you do earn points on the trade and get a free rental as well. PLUS when you preorder at Rogers, you get $120 value book, but who knows what it has in it.

[Turbinator_007]

Without spending too much time looking at the values for each, I would say you have 6 games that are over $8 TIV and qualify for the T3G1F deal at EB - which means you'd get your COD MW2 and Uncharted - and be left with a little extra, maybe half a game worth of credit if you traded your 2 low value games and fallout.

The challenge is going to be taking the 3 leftover games and turning them into enough games to do another 3for1 at EB. You could probably get more for Fallout at FS, but then it's all about turning that $40 into games you can trade back to EB.

It's too bad Futureshop doesn't carry MLB power pros, cause Bestbuy has some at $14.99, you could buy 2 copies of that, pickup a copy of Syphon filter LR at Walmart for $10, mix and match your 9 games and walk away with 3 new games, and only dishing out an extra $10.

One thing is for sure, don't trade your 9 to EB for the more credit promo, you'll barely have enough to cover 2 games.


Thanks a lot man for the effort! I think I'll do that and keep Fallout 3 for now and see what I can find tomorrow at BBV with my 60$ gift-card! :D

[United11]

Something else to pass on to newbies or anybody looking to get the most for their money at EB.

If you have in store credit or currently have pre-orders at EB, you can get any new game for about $54.

If you have a pre-order for a game, it's probably worth $70 in store. You could get a game with the game guarantee, bring your game back and get the $70 in credit.

There are games at EB that sell for $20, and trade in for more than $8.

Dead Rising 360, Brothers in Arms 360 and Kane and Lynch PS3 all sell for $20 at EB, $18 if you have the edge card. Three of those together would be $54 with edge discount.

Take that credit and buy 3 $20/$8+ TIV games and trade them in for the same game, and have $16 left over for something else.

If you have at least $54, this is an easy way to bump your credit to a new game.

[Wick98]

I went to pick up my Beatles Rock Band preorder, but the location said they didnt receive the preorder bonuses (3 free songs). Does anyone how to get them? I called other locations but they said i cant take theirs since they have a limited amount and i dont wanna email them since there will be a stock message saying sorry it's a 'limited supply offer'.

When I picked my copy up yesterday afternoon, I asked about the pre-order bonus. The clerk hadn't heard of any bonuses being given out at EB stores in Canada. It also didn't have a bonus listed in EB's upcoming titles/pre-order/deals pamphlet. Almost every other game did.

I got my pre-order bonus DVD today, with DiRT 2. Usually the clerks forget and I have to ask, but the clerk was on the ball today. I also picked up my Uncharted 2 beta code.

For those who pre-ordered NHL '10:

I was told that EB I pre-ordered from will be holding a midnight launch for the title. The store = South Whitby, Ont (Thickson.)

[Jungle]

Anyone know if you can return a new, unopened game back to blockbuster?
I just bought Tiger Woods 10 for $64.99 and now Wall Mart has it on sale next week for $44.00.

[Ridha]

Anyone know if you can return a new, unopened game back to blockbuster?
I just bought Tiger Woods 10 for $64.99 and now Wall Mart has it on sale next week for $44.00.

Yes.

[grappos13]

Anyone know if you can return a new, unopened game back to blockbuster?
I just bought Tiger Woods 10 for $64.99 and now Wall Mart has it on sale next week for $44.00.

u got 30 days to return it to get ur full money /credit back.. depending what u paid...

[porkepik]

When I picked my copy up yesterday afternoon, I asked about the pre-order bonus. The clerk hadn't heard of any bonuses being given out at EB stores in Canada. It also didn't have a bonus listed in EB's upcoming titles/pre-order/deals pamphlet. Almost every other game did.

I got my pre-order bonus DVD today, with DiRT 2. Usually the clerks forget and I have to ask, but the clerk was on the ball today. I also picked up my Uncharted 2 beta code.

For those who pre-ordered NHL '10:

I was told that EB I pre-ordered from will be holding a midnight launch for the title. The store = South Whitby, Ont (Thickson.)

The beatles 3 free songs was for US gamestops only , never been mentionned for canada

[Someguyatwork]

oh yea, batarang and ground takedown in the end are great. Even at 20 chains times the 100 per ground takedown is 2000 per kill. Love doing that in the end.

The jokers gun is worth 250 per shot, so try to chain that in high combos.

Except you can't mix in a batarang and the Jokers gun, does the gun had a refresh timer? I tried doing it for kicks and I could only do it once.

The challenge modes are just brutal, it's a shame you couldn't do the Scarecrow or Joker maps to count towards the 24 medals.

[_pOtEnZa_]

any chance nhl 2010 will be 9.99 for 3 day like madden 2010 was ?

[Captain Snazzypants]

1) I would use GTA 4 and COD5 at Rogers*** to get Halo ODST for free(they have the trade 2 eligible titles for HALO promo on now)...

GTA IV - sure
COD5 - only if you had to. You're better off picking up a copy of Bioshock fairly cheaply and that also qualifies for the T2G1F thing at RV. It will be $19 soon at Walmart brand new.

You can trade COD5 for 950-1000 points on Goozex which is the same amount you'd need for any new or popular AAA title. You will be matched in no time to get that 1000 points, but it may take a bit of time to get the game you want as you have to wait in a queue.

Point is, you can get more from COD5 than this Rogers offer allows...

[United11]

GTA IV - sure
COD5 - only if you had to. You're better off picking up a copy of Bioshock fairly cheaply and that also qualifies for the T2G1F thing at RV. It will be $19 soon at Walmart brand new.

You can trade COD5 for 950-1000 points on Goozex which is the same amount you'd need for any new or popular AAA title. You will be matched in no time to get that 1000 points, but it may take a bit of time to get the game you want as you have to wait in a queue.

Point is, you can get more from COD5 than this Rogers offer allows...

Fair enough, but going through Goozex brings a whole new level of complication for this trader. If he isn't that knowledgeable in his trading options, that may be too much for him.

[Haz]

TRU US is launching their video game trade in program (http://kotaku.com/5356376/toys-r-launches-game-trade+ins-nationwide) today. They will even take in Atari 2600 games, provide you have the box and instructions.

[baconape]

Wow thanks for the suggestion...

I just found out that I have a copy of Command&Conquer3 (7$) and Rockstar Table Tennis (premiumhit) (1$) LOL

Could it change anything in the calculation?

They won't let me trade in C&C3 for the T3 even for 1$ ??? LOL So I could keep Halo 3 which Limited Edition btw but it's still 20$ =/

Thanks =D Never did any RFD stuff at EBGames loll only buying and dealing with Rogers XD

you might want to keep halo though - halo ocd adds online maps for the first halo

[arty316]

Something else to pass on to newbies or anybody looking to get the most for their money at EB.

If you have in store credit or currently have pre-orders at EB, you can get any new game for about $54.

If you have a pre-order for a game, it's probably worth $70 in store. You could get a game with the game guarantee, bring your game back and get the $70 in credit.

There are games at EB that sell for $20, and trade in for more than $8.

Dead Rising 360, Brothers in Arms 360 and Kane and Lynch PS3 all sell for $20 at EB, $18 if you have the edge card. Three of those together would be $54 with edge discount.

Take that credit and buy 3 $20/$8+ TIV games and trade them in for the same game, and have $16 left over for something else.

If you have at least $54, this is an easy way to bump your credit to a new game.

I agree it is possible to do this but I think Kane and Lynch is no longer a qualifier and I think the dead rising used price has gone up. The easiest way to do this was actually the Ubisoft promo of 54.99 of Farcry 2, Prince of Persia and Assasin's Creed as all of those surprisingly still qualified during the promo.

[Danv]

Thanks Guys but in Montréal, we don't have any Rogers Store.. well not from what I know and we barely have any BBV trade store ... we have to go at Laval to trade...

So i think i might trade in CoD5(or 4) and NHL09 (and C&C3) for credit at BBV to get two 8+ tiv (or maybe 1 more if i can find a deal .. then i could keep Halo 3.. would have around 55$ in credits)

and bring them (2x23.33$) back to EBG + gta (15$) = nhl 10(70$ for 53$ EB Credit)
and Halo 3 (20$) (or a 8+tiv from BBV) + RainbowSix V2 (13$) + GoW1 (13$) = halo odst (70$ for 46$EB Credit)

Simple I guess...

edit; or maybe...

[baconape]

Thanks Guys but in Montréal, we don't have any Rogers Store.. well not from what I know and we barely have any BBV trade store ... we have to go at Laval to trade...

So i think i might trade in CoD5(or 4) and NHL09 (and C&C3) for credit at BBV to get two 8+ tiv (or maybe 1 more if i can find a deal .. then i could keep Halo 3.. would have around 55$ in credits)

and bring them (2x23.33$) back to EBG + gta (15$) = nhl 10(70$ for 53$ EB Credit)
and Halo 3 (20$) (or a 8+tiv from BBV) + RainbowSix V2 (13$) + GoW1 (13$) = halo odst (70$ for 46$EB Credit)

Simple I guess...

edit; or maybe...



there is a french ver of halo3 at the bbv in nepean for 9.99 if you want to swap the one you have for the frech ver.

[Danv]

I don't get the point about getting the French ver. ?

[LordFoo]

you might want to keep halo though - halo ocd adds online maps for the first halo

I remember reading that the Halo 3 "Mythic" disc is standalone.

[neksus]

I remember reading that the Halo 3 "Mythic" disc is standalone.

Yeah it is. You need the ODST disc in the drive to play.

[booyahchild01]

I remember seeing earlier in the thread people mentioning that T3G1 can be applied to games which have just been released. Is this pretty much YMMV and at the discretion of your local EB?

I want to get RB: Beatles if I could do it.

[pete]

Thanks Guys but in Montréal, we don't have any Rogers Store.. well not from what I know and we barely have any BBV trade store ... we have to go at Laval to trade...

So i think i might trade in CoD5(or 4) and NHL09 (and C&C3) for credit at BBV to get two 8+ tiv (or maybe 1 more if i can find a deal .. then i could keep Halo 3.. would have around 55$ in credits)

and bring them (2x23.33$) back to EBG + gta (15$) = nhl 10(70$ for 53$ EB Credit)
and Halo 3 (20$) (or a 8+tiv from BBV) + RainbowSix V2 (13$) + GoW1 (13$) = halo odst (70$ for 46$EB Credit)

Simple I guess...

edit; or maybe...

where in Montreal area you? around me all the bbv do trade ins.. I don't know of any that don't...

[Danv]

East Side.

Mine doesn't trade and told me that on Sherbrooke Est they would but when I called .. they said that none of Montreal's are doing trade except for 2 in Laval.

And on the BBV.ca, when you search Montréal, none of them have the (magasin d'échange) beside there name and Laval does have it.

[vinman152000]

Im in Montreal, all the BBVs have crappy deals.
Anyone around MTL/LAVAL see anything for 10$ or less that is an $8 tiv?

[pete]

has anyone ever traded in their games at videotron? do they ever have any good deals?

[Danv]

Maybe at Winner's ? They started carrying games loll!

[cmr140]

East Side.

Mine doesn't trade and told me that on Sherbrooke Est they would but when I called .. they said that none of Montreal's are doing trade except for 2 in Laval.

And on the BBV.ca, when you search Montréal, none of them have the (magasin d'échange) beside there name and Laval does have it.

theres 4 bbv that do trade ins near me. 2 on St-charles, one on St-jean and last one on Sources. Thanks to their b2g1f i was able to preorder 3 games.

[cashinstinct]

theres 4 bbv that do trade ins near me. 2 on St-charles, one on St-jean and last one on Sources. Thanks to their b2g1f i was able to preorder 3 games.

You are on the West Island, fortunate for you. The stores in East section of Montreal are not doing trade-ins (about 10 of them, if you look at "Montreal" as city on blockbuster.ca, none of them have magasin d'echange mention).

I go to South Shore (family/friends live there) when I need to do trade-ins at BBV, because all the BBV in the East of Montreal are not doing it.

[the_fm]

I remember seeing earlier in the thread people mentioning that T3G1 can be applied to games which have just been released. Is this pretty much YMMV and at the discretion of your local EB?

I want to get RB: Beatles if I could do it.

they would do it (it's within a week or 2) and it's not YMMV. just that you might get some uptight clerk that will refuse to do it. why? probably power trip

[booyahchild01]

they would do it (it's within a week or 2) and it's not YMMV. just that you might get some uptight clerk that will refuse to do it. why? probably power trip

True that. Thanks for the answer.

[arty316]

You are on the West Island, fortunate for you. The stores in East section of Montreal are not doing trade-ins (about 10 of them, if you look at "Montreal" as city on blockbuster.ca, none of them have magasin d'echange mention).

I go to South Shore (family/friends live there) when I need to do trade-ins at BBV, because all the BBV in the East of Montreal are not doing it.

I also live in the east and agree completely. Also, I don't even find BBV an option to get games in the east. I got lucky a few weeks ago with the B2G1F getting LOTR Conquest, Star Trek Legacy and COD2 but other than that surprising score there is not much to find. In fact, since I work in Laval I would have to say they are better than the ones in the east but also not that great as trade-in stores as the selection is surprisingly thin.

[United11]

I agree it is possible to do this but I think Kane and Lynch is no longer a qualifier and I think the dead rising used price has gone up. The easiest way to do this was actually the Ubisoft promo of 54.99 of Farcry 2, Prince of Persia and Assasin's Creed as all of those surprisingly still qualified during the promo.

Agreed, except that Ubisoft promo is over now. I just gave a sample of 3 games that qualified as of Sunday, but there are more $19.99 games that qualify.

Point is, there is always more room to improve the deal you got on your games.

[mahjongmaniac]

***Only thing to consider is for the trade at Rogers, you have to sign up for their Star Rewards membership, which costs $10, but you do earn points on the trade and get a free rental as well. PLUS when you preorder at Rogers, you get $120 value book, but who knows what it has in it.

if you buy/rent games/movies freq.'ly enough at RP, the SR membership redemption program more than makes up for the cost of the membership

--------

TRU US is launching their video game trade in program (http://kotaku.com/5356376/toys-r-launches-game-trade+ins-nationwide) today. They will even take in Atari 2600 games, provide you have the box and instructions.

"This program is designed to make the exchange process completely hassle-free for customers by accepting games from even the oldest systems, including the original Atari 2600 and 32-bit Sega Genesis."

interesting indeed, but i think the key q? is how much they're offering for such old-gen games...


EDIT: ok so what's weird is TRU doesn't plan on reselling these traded copies...

Update: Just got a message from a Toys R Us representative explaining that the games will not be going up for resell in Toys R Us stores. "The games will be collected by a third party that will then resell the games to retailers across the country."

That's a missed opportunity right there.

[Longobongo]

I wouldn't be surprised if TRU gives pennies for any non-current gen games.

[boondock]

As today Sept 10 '09. Went to BBV and EB: ALL FOR XBOX 360

TRADED AT BBV:
Iron Man- $10
The Club- $5
(both games above from "The Source" 5 dollars each)
Resident Evil 5- $36
Afro Samuri- $30

TOTAL: 81.00......Tried selling Hellboy but they wouldn't accept it.

PURCHASED IN RETURN:
COD 2- $10
Brothers In Arm: Hells Highway- $20
C&C 3: Kahn's Wrath- $25
Too Human- $20

TRADED AT EB:
Hellboy- $5.25**9.25**
BEE Movie- $2.50
C&C 3: KW- $11.25**15.25**
Too Human- $11.25**14.25**
Transformer- $11***
COD 2- $17***
BIA: Hell's Highway- $17***

TOTAL EB CREDIT: $111.24

The last three Im not too sure of, as I got the T3G1F and TMGM deal in the process. The CSR didn't want to override what he did and have to do two transactions. The games with two stars got the 4 dollar bump up and the last three like I said were used for the T3G1F and got the 4 dollar bump up as well. I pre-ordered both HALO 3:ODST AND GTA: LIBERTY STORYS.

[moochi]

TIVs at FS as of 09/09

Wolfenstein PS3 $35
Madden 10 360 $40

[PhilSousa]

Wow anyone notice values going up for E.B. today.

Heres my list for today.

PlayStation 3

COD 4 Modern Warefare: $40 (yes thats correct)
Godfather 2: $24.50
UFC undisputed: $39.50

XBOX 360

Skate: $6.25
CrackDown: $4.50
Ghost Recon AW 2: $6.75
Assasin Creed: $13.00


Sweet deal at the end of the day.

Phil

[Ridha]

EB TIV for:

Xbox 360

Samurai Warriors 2: Empires: $6.00

[pete]

You are on the West Island, fortunate for you. The stores in East section of Montreal are not doing trade-ins (about 10 of them, if you look at "Montreal" as city on blockbuster.ca, none of them have magasin d'echange mention).

I go to South Shore (family/friends live there) when I need to do trade-ins at BBV, because all the BBV in the East of Montreal are not doing it.


I know the one in Lasalle does trade ins.

[_pOtEnZa_]

still working sept 10

bust a move bash wii
logan shadow psp
wii indiana jones lego

[xeL|]

who wants to trade their DUPLICATE copies with my DUPLICATE copies?

haha..

i have ninja gaiden 2...
pm me and we can meet at EB to do our trades. :D

[Haz]

As of today, Sept 10th at EB Games

Armored Core 4 360 - $9.50
Armored Core 4 PS3 - $9.50
Saints Row 360 - $8.75

[munsifn]

who wants to trade their DUPLICATE copies with my DUPLICATE copies?

haha..

i have ninja gaiden 2...
pm me and we can meet at EB to do our trades. :D

there's someone in the BST looking to trade one of their simpsons game (x360) for another >$8 game...check it out

[mahjongmaniac]

360
Simpsons game - ~$9 (i think)

PSP
SF: LS - $8.75


DS
Don King Boxing - $2.75
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals - $5.50

neither of above 2 games have been added to the tivs.ca DB yet ;) (i might've got the decimals mixed around though)

[StoneColdWhat]

TIV of Wii Fit at EB games today is $31.75, I got them to PM at FS :lol:

[Psubs]

who wants to trade their DUPLICATE copies with my DUPLICATE copies?

haha..

i have ninja gaiden 2...
pm me and we can meet at EB to do our trades. :D

That's pretty genius. Would've been good with my 3 Ninja Reflex's and 3 Death Jr.'s EB has so many NR's but I guess people are buying the DJr's (which is actually decent).

[neksus]

TIV of Wii Fit at EB games today is $31.75, I got them to PM at FS :lol:

So what's the FS tiv?

[neksus]

Hey guys, just thought I'd throw up a post about the latest development to tivs.ca that I'm assuming many of you may miss out on (unfortunately). The completely new (well, almost, some of the framework is the same!) tivs.ca for your iPhone! Blackberry and Android will be next, although I don't have access to an Android to test on...it's not accessible by everyone, but it should however give you a taste of what is soon to hit the main site, once things calm down a bit and I have some more time. I've included a few screenshots for my iPhone/iPod touch lacking friends and supporters:

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3378/iphone2.pnghttp://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9128/iphone5.pnghttp://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8991/iphone1.png
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8918/iphone3.pnghttp://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4066/iphone4a.png

As this isn't really "deal" related and a moderator decides to remove these images, I would kindly ask that you leave this link to the folder:
http://yfrog.com/03iphone1px

Also, I've doubled my bandwidth which should hopefully eliminate any more downtime (funny how I get dozens of emails/private messages when the site is down for 2 hours but none any other time :razz:), and have quite a few more features that the mass-public hasn't yet seen, which hopefully reach daylight soon. App to follow in a few months, presumably after the BB/Android sites are live (and maybe the main site, too!)

Thanks for all your support guys!

//edit
Before I forget, there will soon be a settings page, as well as the formatting fixed on the "print" page. Another option will be to save a default print-population so you can one-click!

[PhilSousa]

That looks kinda cool man!

[StoneColdWhat]

So what's the FS tiv?

$22

Hey guys, just thought I'd throw up a post about the latest development to tivs.ca that I'm assuming many of you may miss out on (unfortunately). The completely new (well, almost, some of the framework is the same!) tivs.ca for your iPhone! Blackberry and Android will be next, although I don't have access to an Android to test on...it's not accessible by everyone, but it should however give you a taste of what is soon to hit the main site, once things calm down a bit and I have some more time. I've included a few screenshots for my iPhone/iPod touch lacking friends and supporters:

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3378/iphone2.pnghttp://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9128/iphone5.pnghttp://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8991/iphone1.png
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8918/iphone3.pnghttp://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4066/iphone4a.png

As this isn't really "deal" related and a moderator decides to remove these images, I would kindly ask that you leave this link to the folder:
http://yfrog.com/03iphone1px

Also, I've doubled my bandwidth which should hopefully eliminate any more downtime (funny how I get dozens of emails/private messages when the site is down for 2 hours but none any other time :razz:), and have quite a few more features that the mass-public hasn't yet seen, which hopefully reach daylight soon. App to follow in a few months, presumably after the BB/Android sites are live (and maybe the main site, too!)

Thanks for all your support guys!

//edit
Before I forget, there will soon be a settings page, as well as the formatting fixed on the "print" page. Another option will be to save a default print-population so you can one-click!

Looks cool.. is it possible to sort by price ?

[neksus]

$22



Looks cool.. is it possible to sort by price ?

You have to use the "print" features. I'll probably rename this but I figured people would know what it was.

[Ridha]

EB TIVs, 9/10/2009 :

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii): $13
Mass Effect (Xbox 360): $10
Saint's Row (Xbox 360): $10

Put these three towards a pre-order.

As a bonus, they bumped up the TIVs by $3.34 for each game, and gave me the remaining credit of $10.02 on a gift card for the TMGM promo! I thought these promos could not be conjoined.

Neksus, the new mobile site looks great!

[mahjongmaniac]

As a bonus, they bumped up the TIVs by $3.34 for each game, and gave me the remaining credit of $10.02 on a gift card for the TMGM promo! I thought these promos could not be conjoined.

not meant to be stacked, but consider yourself lucky if the CSRs don't care enough to q? about it... =)

[Ridha]

not meant to be stacked, but consider yourself lucky if the CSRs don't care enough to q? about it... =)

What's interesting is that I didn't even ask for it :D The CSR said "Also, you're going to get an additional...." I gladly accepted it.

[jasperException]

TIV at EBGAMES as of Sept 10, 2009

XBOX360:
Tony Hawk American Wasteland - 6.00
Ace Combat 6 - 13.75
Rockband 2 - 22.50
Need For Speed: Undercover - 23.50
Halo 3 - 18.50
Gear of Wars 2 - 24.75
Guitar Hero 3 - 4.25

Wii:
Wii Sports SW - 5.75
Wii Fit SW only - 31.75

PS3:
Heavenly Sword - 31.25

All trades were then bumped up $5 each b/c of TMGM promo. I think I lost $12 buck b/c of trading them in late.

[Haz]

EB TIVs, 9/10/2009 :

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins (Wii): $13
Mass Effect (Xbox 360): $10
Saint's Row (Xbox 360): $10

Put these three towards a pre-order.I was at EB today and was told Saint's Row 360 scanned at $8.75. Weird.

As a bonus, they bumped up the TIVs by $3.34 for each game, and gave me the remaining credit of $10.02 on a gift card for the TMGM promo! I thought these promos could not be conjoined.

Neksus, the new mobile site looks great!That's lucky man! They're not suppose to stack promos!

[jasperException]

neksus, iphone GUI looks awesome. Is that gonna be a web-base? It would be more awesome if it is an apps that load a database file and this database file can be download or generated by your site.. for ppl like me who have an iphone but no data plan.

[maxpowers]

The site looks great on the ipod neksus! Will you be putting back the override link to view the full site?

[ProtossCraft]

EB games
Socom tactical strike- $7.50
:( dropped below $8...

[jlo mein]

Neksus, I appreciate all the work you have done to make the iPhone website intuitive. Personally I'm just going to use the print feature to show games with EB >$8TIV in the last month, as it is the quickest to reference while in a used game store.

[Peroxide]

Anyone know if Tetris DS, Meteos, Elite Beat Agents all for DS still are above $8 TIV?

They were lingering close last month.

[thug98]

forgot to mention 3 days ago? bbv dropped arkham asylum to $35.00 better than the 0.00 though :p

[baconape]

True that. Thanks for the answer.

or just preorder a gg game and swap it back for the 69.99 and them buy beatles

[booyahchild01]

or just preorder a gg game and swap it back for the 69.99 and them buy beatles

I was thinking of doing that too, but I wanted to get the game (Beatles) in the next few days.

[Psubs]

I was thinking of doing that too, but I wanted to get the game (Beatles) in the next few days.

Marvel UA2 comes out on Tuesday. Pre-Order that, then return it right away to get RB Beatles + $10 credit.

[baconape]

I was thinking of doing that too, but I wanted to get the game (Beatles) in the next few days.

whats that saying?
you cant have cake because the cake is a lie

[neksus]

neksus, iphone GUI looks awesome. Is that gonna be a web-base? It would be more awesome if it is an apps that load a database file and this database file can be download or generated by your site.. for ppl like me who have an iphone but no data plan.

The app will be database driven - it will be generated via the site but stored remotely for better speeds and efficiency. I've been thinking of a few different ways to let you know your current dv is out of date, to.

The site looks great on the ipod neksus! Will you be putting back the override link to view the full site?

Didn't really think it was necessary anymore =/
Any specific reason?

Neksus, I appreciate all the work you have done to make the iPhone website intuitive. Personally I'm just going to use the print feature to show games with EB >$8TIV in the last month, as it is the quickest to reference while in a used game store.

Yeah, which is why I'll be adding the "save my search" feature and putting it on the main menu :D

Also, you guys should make an account :razz:
I guess there isn't a way to add games to your collection from the mobile site, but when you register you should be sent an email with directions on how to log in to the main site as well. The collection is one of the better things IMO.

[cashinstinct]

Thanks neksus for a database-driven Ipod Touch easy way to get access to TIVs! Seems very good!!!

[booyahchild01]

whats that saying?
you cant have cake because the cake is a lie

I meant I was totally going to do that, but I thought that the next GG was Halo ODST, and I wanted to get the game either today or tomorrow. I didn't realize that MUA2 was coming out on Tuesday...hence my original question about the T3G1

[minuterice]

I meant I was totally going to do that, but I thought that the next GG was Halo ODST, and I wanted to get the game either today or tomorrow. I didn't realize that MUA2 was coming out on Tuesday.Need for speed shift also comes out that day and is a game guarantee

[booyahchild01]

Need for speed shift also comes out that day and is a game guarantee

Thanks...might as well do that now for one of those two games. :D

[maxpowers]

Didn't really think it was necessary anymore =/
Any specific reason?


I just own an ipod touch and not an iphone. What I do before heading out to check games is I load up your site from my wireless at home and expand the tivs for xbox, ps3, and wii so I have a full view of all the games. I turn off the ipod touch and when I turn it back on at BBV, the cached version of the page is there for me to view. I have to be careful not to accidentally click anything clickable on the page though 'cause it'll try to connect to the wifi (which of course none at BBV) so I totally lose the page if I do that which I've done a couple times.

Anyway if the print view displays all the games it's as good. Just thought it'll be nice to have an override link.

[jasperException]

The app will be database driven - it will be generated via the site but stored remotely for better speeds and efficiency. I've been thinking of a few different ways to let you know your current dv is out of date, to.

Oh this is gonna be so awesome... The GUI interface looks very professional for iPhone. Depending on how well this project goes.. maybe RFD owner might get you to do a RFD iPhone custom apps :D. Time to switch to using my iphone instead of Eten M700.

[neksus]

I just own an ipod touch and not an iphone. What I do before heading out to check games is I load up your site from my wireless at home and expand the tivs for xbox, ps3, and wii so I have a full view of all the games. I turn off the ipod touch and when I turn it back on at BBV, the cached version of the page is there for me to view. I have to be careful not to accidentally click anything clickable on the page though 'cause it'll try to connect to the wifi (which of course none at BBV) so I totally lose the page if I do that which I've done a couple times.

Anyway if the print view displays all the games it's as good. Just thought it'll be nice to have an override link.

Well, the print version through the iPhone site currently populates everything that you'd want to see, and will be formatted to fit the rest of the displays. It should do what you're looking for - if not, I may consider putting a link back in :razz:
Also, having the iPhone version up means the only links are on that top header bar (debating putting a bottom one, but tapping the top/browser thing immediately sets focus to the top anyway), so you can't accidentally click anything.

[FlyingSoLow]

Also, you guys should make an account :razz:
I guess there isn't a way to add games to your collection from the mobile site, but when you register you should be sent an email with directions on how to log in to the main site as well. The collection is one of the better things IMO.
I created an account and did the email confirmation, but never received an email that gave information regarding logging in the main site. I can login on the mobile site though, but, just like you said, no adding games. New mobile site is great.

[neksus]

I created an account and did the email confirmation, but never received an email that gave information regarding logging in the main site. I can login on the mobile site though, but, just like you said, no adding games. New mobile site is great.

Hmm maybe I didn't include that in the email...it's...
www.tivs.ca/account/login/

[db23]

Quick question...

I just traded in 10 games at EB on Wednesday, and I have another game that I wanna trade in today. If I brought my receipt to them, would I be able to get the extra $5 TIV towards my 11th game? (I doubt I would, but I just wanna make sure) Thanks!

[neksus]

If I brought my receipt to them, would I be able to get the extra $5 TIV towards my 11th game? (I doubt I would, but I just wanna make sure) Thanks!
You could try!
I wouldn't count on it, though.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Quick question...

I just traded in 10 games at EB on Wednesday, and I have another game that I wanna trade in today. If I brought my receipt to them, would I be able to get the extra $5 TIV towards my 11th game? (I doubt I would, but I just wanna make sure) Thanks!

If I trade in 3 games one day, and 2 games the next day, do I get $4 extra for the 2 plus $0.67 for each of the 3 games I traded in previously?

[maxpowers]

Well, the print version through the iPhone site currently populates everything that you'd want to see, and will be formatted to fit the rest of the displays. It should do what you're looking for - if not, I may consider putting a link back in :razz:
Also, having the iPhone version up means the only links are on that top header bar (debating putting a bottom one, but tapping the top/browser thing immediately sets focus to the top anyway), so you can't accidentally click anything.

Thanks for the info Neksus.

Well just a thought about reducing the bandwidth use on your site, I suggest you not load the entire game catalog on the main page 'cause it seems like that's what you're doing and you're just setting the style display to none/block on collapse/expand for each console. 300kb size of that main page is definitely a bandwidth killer. I'm sure you got lots of ideas to get around that.

[mahjongmaniac]

If I trade in 3 games one day, and 2 games the next day, do I get $4 extra for the 2 plus $0.67 for each of the 3 games I traded in previously?

yes sure why not :lol: :D

[neksus]

Thanks for the info Neksus.

Well just a thought about reducing the bandwidth use on your site, I suggest you not load the entire game catalog on the main page 'cause it seems like that's what you're doing and you're just setting the style display to none/block on collapse/expand for each console. 300kb size of that main page is definitely a bandwidth killer. I'm sure you got lots of ideas to get around that.

300k is fine :razz:
With the three main consoles I should be alright - removing the DS and PSP games from the main page has cut the bandwidth usage in half, as those had waaay more games combined than those 3. I've considered using AJAX to populate the dropdowns on click, but then it isn't crawlable and would probably hurt the rankings.

[firelogic]

Traded in Batman Arkham Asylum at blockbuster for $35. The guy said the price went down after he scanned it.

[jjboy]

Went to eb yesterstay Sept /10

socom confrontation ps3 - $4
Batman AA ps3- $25

[Jubo]

Today, trade-in several Nintendo Wii and DS games @ EBGames/GameStop... here are their values:

-Pre-Ordered these for HALO ODST and Forza Motorsport 3
[NDS] New Super Mario Bros. - $25.00
[NDS] Animal Crossing: Wild World - $16.00
[Wii] Mario Strikers Charged - $21.25
[Wii] My Sims - $11.50
[Wii] Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - $12.25
[Wii] Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - $9.75

Others:
[NDS] Tamagotchi: Corner Shop 1 - $6.50
[NDS] Tamagotchi: Corner Shop 2 - $6.50
[NDS] Spectrobes - $6.50
[NDS] Diner Dash - $2.75

Thats today, Sept. 11 / 09 :)

Edited/Updated-

[TheHeeyyy]

These are the games I traded-in at EBGames today:

SimCity Creator (Wii): $15.25
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge (Wii): $13.25
MLB Power Pros 2008 (Wii): $9.75
Namco Museum Remix (Wii): $6.50 (this game isn't listed on tivs.ca neksus)
Sega Superstars Tennis (PS3): $1.75
Madden 06 (360): $0.45
Fifa 06 (360): $0.45
(Don't ask about the last 3 games. I just wanted to get rid of them.)

Anyway, I used the first 3 games to pre-order Dragon Age for the PC.

I'm gonna lay low for a while. With all the trade-ins I've done lately (7 game pre-orders, 4 of-which specifically for their game guarantees, and nearly $100 in-profit from just the TMGM event), my gaming needs will be satisfied for a while. Plus, I'm becoming a bit concerned (or possibly paranoid lol) that my frequent trading of games recently is garnering unwanted attention towards myself.

With summer ending, it looks like trade-in season is done for a lot of people :lol:.

[Stetson717]

has anyone done a t3g1 for dj hero? I was gonna try to do t3g1 for the software only and then pay the difference for the bundle but 2 stores wouldn't let me do it.

[Parth]

EB Games TIV:

Saints Row - XBOX360: 8.75
Haze - PS3: 11.25
Godfather - PS3: 15 (!!!)

Godfather went up a fair bit. Only 9.99 used at BBV with $15 TIV at EB.


Btw, for those of you that got the two promos together, it is because their system automatically adds 3.34 to the TIV if the CSR punches in 3 games. The dude at my EB lowered the value of each game to 19.99 and then it turned into 23.33 after adding the extra value. I guess some CSRs are just too lazy to actually figure out what number they need to change the 23.33 to.

[Nothing_man13]

just traded in

Too Human 360
GRAW 2 PS3
Prince of Persia Limited Edition 360

all worked for trade 3; sorry didn't get the values

[KnucklesSonic8]

TRU US is launching their video game trade in program (http://kotaku.com/5356376/toys-r-launches-game-trade+ins-nationwide) today. They will even take in Atari 2600 games, provide you have the box and instructions.

I've been wondering if TRU will, then, be tracked on tivs.ca

[mahjongmaniac]

Btw, for those of you that got the two promos together, it is because their system automatically adds 3.34 to the TIV if the CSR punches in 3 games. The dude at my EB lowered the value of each game to 19.99 and then it turned into 23.33 after adding the extra value. I guess some CSRs are just too lazy to actually figure out what number they need to change the 23.33 to.

they could've just bumped 1 of the games to $13.33 TIV ($10 less than the normal $23.33), and that would've covered the TMGM $10 bump for T3GIF

i guess that means the CSR didn't know how to cancel out the TMGM promo auto-bump....

[Parth]

i guess that means the CSR didn't know how to cancel out the TMGM promo auto-bump....
Yea he had absolutely no idea lol.

[the_fm]

I've been wondering if TRU will, then, be tracked on tivs.ca

only if they bring the program over here. there's no point in tracking US value

[HoneyBunch360]

EB TIV

Traded in today:

WWE Legends of Wrestlemania (xbox) - $18.50
Grid (xbox) - $16.50
Dead or Alive 4 (xbox) - $7.00
Dance Dance Revolution (xbox - game only) - $6.00
Guitar Hero 2 (xbox) - $6.00

also did a T3G1F for Tekken 6 (sorry did not get the tivs):
Ninja Gaiden 2 (xbox)
Dead Space (xbox)
Prince of Persia (xbox)

oops almost forgot
FS TIV:
GTA IV (xbox) - $18.00

[Turbinator_007]

Trade in Values (Today, like 5hrs ago)
---------------------------------------


BBV: (PS3) - SOCOM - $9.00


EB Games:
========
(PS3) Simpsons - $12 or $14.50 (guessing)
(PS3) Ratchet and Clank - $14.50 (for sure)
(Wii) Madden 09 All-Play - $12 (guessing)
(Wii) NHL 2K9 - $14.50 (guessing)
(PS3) Lord of the Rings: Conquest - $14.50 (for sure)
(PS3) Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix - $8 or greater, I think it was 10.


I'm sorry I didn't get the exact precise values, I was trying to read an monitor that was upside down and inside of the table, lol. Anyways, all of these are over 8$ for sure and qualify for the T3G1F (x 2 in my case ^^).

[Ridha]

I was at EB today and was told Saint's Row 360 scanned at $8.75. Weird.

My bad, it actually was $8.75. I copy/pasted one too many times.

[baconape]

With summer ending, it looks like trade-in season is done for a lot of people :lol:.

yeah i agree, the main eb i go to the guy said the other day that im the only customer that has more pre-orders than he does.

dirt -one 360 one ps3
marvel -one 360 one ps3
needfor speed -one 360 one ps3
halox2
left4deadx2
brutal legendx1
modernwarfare hard ed x1

the halos and l4d's are one for me and one for a buddy

plus all the s**t i already gotten they only let me use gg on one copy per console now. i think i was getting too greedy i had 4 copies of dirt and they made me change them to somthing else or they wouldnt let me get the
full 69$

[baconape]

has anyone done a t3g1 for dj hero? I was gonna try to do t3g1 for the software only and then pay the difference for the bundle but 2 stores wouldn't let me do it.

just build up eb monopoly money with two gg and pre order with that. they will take a pre-order for almost anything in the system with $ or edge cred.
most csr's wont allow for trade3 preorders that arnt on the list (ymmv), one of my stores has a guy that doesnt care or dosnt know hence the modern warfare and the left 4 deads (billings bridge in ottawa, its the short, dark haired pimply guy)

[grappos13]

baconape, ur worse than i am now haha... terrible!

j/k...good job :D

[DylanH]

bbv yesterday

Kameo - $5
Stranglehold - $5
Guitar Hero 3 - $7.50

all 360

[CSIFan29]

Does anyone know if you still get an Edge card with a used game purchase or was that a August promo? Mine expired.

[BUFFAR]

Does anyone know if you still get an Edge card with a used game purchase or was that a August promo? Mine expired.

Any used game(s) purchase $50 or over will give you a free 1yr edge membership....Last I checked it was still on about 5 days ago....

[neksus]

Any used game(s) purchase $50 or over will give you a free 1yr edge membership....Last I checked it was still on about 5 days ago....

It's always free by that logic...
$50 used game = $50 + tax
$50 used game + $5 EDGE card - 10% on game = $50 + tax
There is no promo - if you buy used games, it will eventually pay for itself.

[winson82]

Any used game(s) purchase $50 or over will give you a free 1yr edge membership....Last I checked it was still on about 5 days ago....

There's a due date on Edge Cards? Here's a really dumb noob question. I started trading in games to EB games and they obviously put the credit on an Edge Card and gave me one. It doesn't expire does it? Also I've heard you get discounts on used games I think it was using the Edge Card? Are there different Edge Cards or does mine give me discount on Used games too?

[balonis]

Lol I'm hoping they have a last minute sale for NHL 10 like they did for madden. I just can't justify using a trade 3 for any yearly sports game. It's just not worth it. Bit then again I guess I'm being greedy seeing as how I can just use one of my 20 preoreders or my abundance of credit lol. I guess I'm just holding out for something really big like a 3D ps3 or ps4 lol. But apparantly after a year or 2 years eb starts deducting money off the edge card

[Parth]

I heard that when 3D TVs come out, the ps3 is going to support 3d gaming.

Note: I have no source for this and it is simply something I heard somewhere.

[xeL|]

so what is the cheapest used game at EB games that will qualify for the T3G1F...

so.. more than $8 TIV...

anyone anyone? :lol:

[wilson881]

Traded in at EB as of 9/11/09:

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) - $30
Street Fighter IV (PS3) - $30
Call of Juarez (PS3) - $29.75
Resistence 2 (PS3) - $33.25
Big Brain Academy (DS) - $5.75
Nintendogs: Dac (DS) - $15.25
Guitar Hero 3 (Game Only) (PS3) - $4

[airjordan604]

I heard that when 3D TVs come out, the ps3 is going to support 3d gaming.

Note: I have no source for this and it is simply something I heard somewhere.

3D Gaming?? I remember getting Rad Racer on NES supporting "3-D" it even came with the glasses. A simple press of the select button and you were immersed in a total 3D experience! lol....

Actually makes me think of playing Sega's Time Traveler in the arcade, that was like probably one of my all time memorable arcade experiences. I remember playing that game all summer of 91 or 92 i forget, and when I wasn't playing it I was hanging around the machine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lyTasMAYic

[Late Night Merchant]

EB Games Sept 12
Crisis Core FF7 PSP 14.75

[Parth]

For those of you in desperate need for games that qualify, dont get them from EB and trade it back to EB (the cheapest you'll probably find is 19.99 and maybe 14.99 if you're lucky).

You can definately find games in the source clearance section for 14.99 that qualify. Sometimes even for 9.99.

[Yann00]

But apparantly after a year or 2 years eb starts deducting money off the edge card

is that true? how can they do that?

[balonis]

For those of you in desperate need for games that qualify, dont get them from EB and trade it back to EB (the cheapest you'll probably find is 19.99 and maybe 14.99 if you're lucky).

You can definately find games in the source clearance section for 14.99 that qualify. Sometimes even for 9.99.

Too bad some of us don't have access to a time machine...

[the_fm]

There's a due date on Edge Cards? Here's a really dumb noob question. I started trading in games to EB games and they obviously put the credit on an Edge Card and gave me one. It doesn't expire does it? Also I've heard you get discounts on used games I think it was using the Edge Card? Are there different Edge Cards or does mine give me discount on Used games too?

no. the membership has an expiry date (the yellow sticker they put on the card), it's a year from the day of purchase

[balonis]

is that true? how can they do that?

read the card. says it right on it

[MK-com]

Just traded for a NHL 10 (X360) pre-order (sorry, didn't get values but these qualified for the T3G1):
- Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii)
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance (Wii)
- Let's Tap (Wii)

Also traded for the TMGM (couldn't stack with T3G1):
- Virtua Tennis 2009 (360) = $18 + $3
- Rayman 1 (Wii) = $6.25 + $3
- Elebits (Wii) = $3.25 + 3

[Ryd3r234]

Quick question about EB. Does anyone know if I trade in, for example, CoD4 towards CoDMW2 preorder, will they take off the tax? In my past experiences this has happened, for example when I traded in Killzone2 for CoD4, they did not charge tax but I am not sure if they do the same for preorders?

These $69.99 prices are really a pain.

[vacant]

Quick question about EB. Does anyone know if I trade in, for example, CoD4 towards CoDMW2 preorder, will they take off the tax? In my past experiences this has happened, for example when I traded in Killzone2 for CoD4, they did not charge tax but I am not sure if they do the same for preorders?

These $69.99 prices are really a pain.

I'm pretty sure (through my experience) that you don't get taxed on the credit part, but you do on the rest.

so if you trade in cod4 and it's $40 (to make this simple) that $40 isn't taxed, but the remaining 29.99 would be.

that's how it's always been for me anyway...

[the_fm]

Quick question about EB. Does anyone know if I trade in, for example, CoD4 towards CoDMW2 preorder, will they take off the tax? In my past experiences this has happened, for example when I traded in Killzone2 for CoD4, they did not charge tax but I am not sure if they do the same for preorders?

These $69.99 prices are really a pain.

they will only deduct the tiv off the final price. say you are trading in a game that has a tiv of $20, it will be 69.99 - $20 + tax on the remaining 49.99

[grappos13]

EB TIV's as of Sept 11th 2009

PS3

Dark Sector 3.75
NFS Carbon 6.50
Splinter Cell Double Agent 4.75
RB6 Vegas 1 7.00

PSP
Locoroco 2 6.50

used the above 5 for $4 extra TIV with TMGM

traded in the following towards fifa 10

Tenchu wii for $13
RB6 Vegas 2 for 12.50

also got the TIV of NFS Undercover for ps3 as 24.50

i should trade this in but i wanna get trophies off it soon lol

[cairo1984]

Games traded 9/12/09

Just traded in three PS3 games at EB Games:
Prince of Persia (17.25) *20.59
Infamous (40.00) *43.34
Virtua Tennis 3 (4.50) *7.84

*After bonus for three games

[Ryd3r234]

I'm pretty sure (through my experience) that you don't get taxed on the credit part, but you do on the rest.

so if you trade in cod4 and it's $40 (to make this simple) that $40 isn't taxed, but the remaining 29.99 would be.

that's how it's always been for me anyway...

they will only deduct the tiv off the final price. say you are trading in a game that has a tiv of $20, it will be 69.99 - $20 + tax on the remaining 49.99

Okay, thanks. That definitely beats paying $10 of tax for a $69.99 game.

[Parth]

Too bad some of us don't have access to a time machine...
Here is a list of games that are 14.99 or under at TSCC clearance that have >$8 TIV at EB:

PS3
Fifa Street 3
Nascar 09
Overlord: raising hell
Top spin 3
Devil May Cry 4
Haze

Wii
Sim City Creator
NBA Live 2008

XBOX360
PGR4
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
Nascar 09
Too Human



If you are unlucky enough to live in an area where they are sold out of all of these everywhere, too bad. But I know I could pick up 3 of these right now no problem and not drive more than 10 minutes. Hell there is a store in a mall that also has an EB that is 5 mins away. It has atleast 3 of these games in stock.

[TheHeeyyy]

Here is a list of games that are 14.99 or under at TSCC clearance that have >$8 TIV at EB:

PS3
Fifa Street 3
Nascar 09
Overlord: raising hell
Top spin 3
Devil May Cry 4
Haze

Wii
Sim City Creator
NBA Live 2008

XBOX360
PGR4
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
Nascar 09
Too Human



If you are unlucky enough to live in an area where they are sold out of all of these everywhere, too bad. But I know I could pick up 3 of these right now no problem and not drive more than 10 minutes. Hell there is a store in a mall that also has an EB that is 5 mins away. It has atleast 3 of these games in stock.

You forgot these games:

PS3
Full Auto 2: Battlelines

360
Top Spin 3
Tiger Woods 09

Wii
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge
MLB Power Pros 2008 (can be ordered online)
Puppy Luv

DS
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

I live in Toronto too, and most stores of The Source have run-out of the $10 games that qualify (haven't been interested in using $15 games for trade-ins).

[United11]

You forgot these games:

PS3
Full Auto 2: Battlelines

360
Top Spin 3
Tiger Woods 09

Wii
Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge
MLB Power Pros 2008 (can be ordered online)
Puppy Luv

DS
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

I live in Toronto too, and most stores of The Source have run-out of the $10 games that qualify (haven't been interested in using $15 games for trade-ins).

and you can get MLB power pros at Best buy for $14.99 also - much more stock at the Bestbuys.

[d182]

BBV XBOX 360

Tomb Raider Anniversary - $7.50
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - $7.50
Viva Pinata (original) - $5.00

[musdy]

EB:
360
Fight Night Round 3 $5.75
Too Human $9.75
Halo 3 $17.25

[The drew]

EB TIVs as of Sept 12:

NFS: Most Wanted: (360) $9
Call Of Duty 2 (360) $9.75
Naruto Clash of Ninja: Revolution 2 (Wii) $5.25
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) $5.25
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Wii) $3.50
Skate 2 (PS3) $20.75
Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3) $23
Little Big Planet (PS3) $33.75
Guitar Hero: Smash Hits (PS3) $33.75
NFS: Pro Street (PS3) $12

[got_it_4_cheap]

EB TIVs as of Sept 12:
Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3) $23


damn it, it went down :mad:

[the_fm]

too human is dropping. people better unload them fast!

[KaneBaker]

Street Fighter 4 is dropping at future shop.
The website lists it at $40, but the in store system has it at $18 already.

The sales guy was nice enough to match the site price, not every one might.
Had to get a superior to approve it since it requires them to override the price.

[DuaLbiOs06]

EB TIV as Sept 11th

PS3 - Prototype $40

[chuu]

does anyone a cheap eligible game at eb? i have 20 dollars credit so i don't want to go out and buy games else where yet.

[LatrellMoonwell]

TIVS at EB Games 9/12/09

PS3
Eat Lead: Return of Matt Hazard - $10.25

Xbox360
Rock Band 1 - $9
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - $8.25

[xeL|]

can we switch the pre-order from the Trade 2 Get 1 of the Sports game for $19.99?

[Parth]

^ I don't know. I would guess yes.

But if they say no, then just go back to the store after you pick up the game and return it and then swap it to something else.

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - Heavenly Sword

BBV - $12.50
FS - $22.80
EB - $28.25

[Wet Banana]

Street Fighter 4 is dropping at future shop.
The website lists it at $40, but the in store system has it at $18 already.

The sales guy was nice enough to match the site price, not every one might.
Had to get a superior to approve it since it requires them to override the price.

Wow, that was quite generous of that sales rep. I remember it dropped below the $40 advertised online, so I decided to eat the $7.50 loss and just trade it in at EB while they were still giving $32.50 for it.

[mushy_eyes]

Just traded these in today (Sept 12):

Trade 3 for Uncharted 2 (not 100% sure of the TIVs):
Professor Layton (DS) - $15
New Super Mario Bros. (DS) - $25
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) - >$8

Rest got $4 bonus (TIVs are before bonus)
DS:
Wario Ware Touched - $5.25
Hotel Dusk - $5.25
Assassin's Creed - $6.25

PSP:
Field Commander - $4.50 (Didn't get a $4 bonus even though it was above the $3 min requirement, WTH?!)
Ratchet & Clank - $5.75

PS3:
Skate - $6.50
Stuntman - $6

[nuberific]

Traded into EB on Sept. 11, 2009:

PS3:
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue - $14
Stranglehold - $5.25

Wii:
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party (Game only) - $18
Mario Kart - $34.25
Rayman Raving Rabids - $6.50
Rayman Raving Rabids 2 - $7.25
Resident Evil 4 - $13.25
Smash Bros Brawl - $30
Super Mario Galaxy - $30
Wii Fit (Game only) - $31.75
Wii Play - $9
Wii Sports - $5.75

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - Call of Duty Modern Warfare [Game of the Year Edition]

FS - $37.00
EB - $21.xx


PS3 - Call of Duty Modern Warfare

FS - $22.80
EB - $40.00 :confused:

[mahjongmaniac]

But apparantly after a year or 2 years eb starts deducting money off the edge card

last i checked, TIC on Edge cards don't have an expiry

IIRC, it only says that on GCs, and even then, depending on prov./region where you reside, there might be a local by-law in place restricting expiry dates on GCs

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You can definately find games in the source clearance section for 14.99 that qualify. Sometimes even for 9.99.

GL finding much, if any, of the $10 games left that have $8+ TIV at EBG...

[mahjongmaniac]

Street Fighter 4 is dropping at future shop.
The website lists it at $40, but the in store system has it at $18 already.

The sales guy was nice enough to match the site price, not every one might.
Had to get a superior to approve it since it requires them to override the price.

AFAIK overriding the TIV is just like overriding any price for purchasing items at FS/BB
there's no "code" needed for the approval, unless you meant "word of approval" to ok the P/O

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EB TIV as Sept 11th

PS3 - Prototype $40

also $40 for the 360

[Mellow D]

Sep. 13 for 360:
Batman: Arkham Asylum - $35 @ Blockbuster

[the_fm]

Traded into EB on Sept. 11, 2009:

PS3:
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue - $14
Stranglehold - $5.25

Wii:
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party (Game only) - $18
Mario Kart - $34.25
Rayman Raving Rabids - $6.50
Rayman Raving Rabids 2 - $7.25
Resident Evil 4 - $13.25
Smash Bros Brawl - $30
Super Mario Galaxy - $30
Wii Fit (Game only) - $31.75
Wii Play - $9
Wii Sports - $5.75

those 2 went up to 30? damn, it was like 20 at the end of last month

[ProtossCraft]

Just traded these in today (Sept 12):

Trade 3 for Uncharted 2 (not 100% sure of the TIVs):
Professor Layton (DS) - $15
New Super Mario Bros. (DS) - $25
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP) - >$8

Rest got $4 bonus (TIVs are before bonus)
DS:
Wario Ware Touched - $5.25
Hotel Dusk - $5.25
Assassin's Creed - $6.25

PSP:
Field Commander - $4.50 (Didn't get a $4 bonus even though it was above the $3 min requirement, WTH?!)
Ratchet & Clank - $5.75

PS3:
Skate - $6.50
Stuntman - $6

dam... wait so AC went down in TIV? was this for 360 or PS3? was gonna buy a few of these from walmart next week to trade them in:twisted:

EDIT: nevermind that as for DS wasnt reading:lol:

[stb32]

Did a bunch of trades today for the TMGM promo at EB. All values below are before the additional credit.

Wii:
Mario Super Sluggers - $20.50

PS3:
Little Big Planet - $33.75

PSP:
Worms - $4.50
Patapon - $5.25
Locoroco 2 - $6.25
Ratchet and Clank Size Matters - $5.75
King of Fighters - $6.25
Wipeout Pulse - $5
Hot Shots Golf - $1.75
Killzone Liberation - $5.25
GTA Liberty City Stories - $6.50
Dead Head Fred - $0.45
Darkstalkers - $0.95
Final Fantasy 2 - $7
Death Junior - $5
Hot Shots Golf 2 - $2.50
Buzz Master Quiz - $5.75

[cashinstinct]

Did a bunch of trades today for the TMGM promo at EB. All values below are before the additional credit.


Sure had lots of PSP games!!!

[Pro]

PS3 - Call of Duty Modern Warfare [Game of the Year Edition]

FS - $37.00
EB - $21.xx


PS3 - Call of Duty Modern Warfare

FS - $22.80
EB - $40.00 :confused:

very confusing here!
how is the regular version of COD4 Modern warfare worth more than the Game of the Year edition?!

If there are more looking to trade in this game you should probably do it soon. It'll keep going down. The new release is right around the corner.

[ziggazig]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10:

FS: $37 Fri.Sept.11

I wasn't sure I would get $37 because of the Wal Mart Anniversary sale - TWPGA10 for $44 starting on the 18th.

[Turbinator_007]

Hey guys!

I have:
.................................................. ..........................FS/EB TIVS
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (PS3).........8.40/6
NHL 2K9 (Wii)............................................. ......8.40/13
Guitar Hero: World Tour (PS3)..............................22/9
Fallout 3 (PS3)............................................. ....40/23

How can I make the most of this? I'm sorta confused how to get the best bang for the buck, and I know a lot of you guys are way more experienced so thought I'd ask! I desire one pre-order and some in-store credit at either EB/FS. :D

[Pavel6969]

Hey guys!

I have:
.................................................. ..........................FS/EB TIVS
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (PS3).........8.40/6
NHL 2K9 (Wii)............................................. ......8.40/13
Guitar Hero: World Tour (PS3)..............................22/9
Fallout 3 (PS3)............................................. ....40/23

How can I make the most of this? I'm sorta confused how to get the best bang for the buck, and I know a lot of you guys are way more experienced so thought I'd ask! I desire one pre-order and some in-store credit at either EB/FS. :D

All 4 to FS will basically net you one $69.99 game. At EB you could trade the last 3 for trade 3 get 1 free, then the other for straight credit. It's just too bad Pirates isn't $8 at EB.

[Psubs]

All 4 to FS will basically net you one $69.99 game. At EB you could trade the last 3 for trade 3 get 1 free, then the other for straight credit. It's just too bad Pirates isn't $8 at EB.

Trade Pirates and Fallout into FS. Then find one turd that is > $8 TIV in and do a trade 3.

[S-man]

A little off topic, but...can I trade US games - games bought in the US up here in the Great White North - Canada that is? Or are the SKUs all screwed up. There is a great sale on used games here - 30% off on some of the older ones, and with the US dollar close, and some of the trade in values higher in Canada - well I wanted to take advantage of the situation....

[TheHeeyyy]

A little off topic, but...can I trade US games - games bought in the US up here in the Great White North - Canada that is? Or are the SKUs all screwed up. There is a great sale on used games here - 30% off on some of the older ones, and with the US dollar close, and some of the trade in values higher in Canada - well I wanted to take advantage of the situation....

You usually can, although the game may not scan properly and need to be manually checked.

[CSIFan29]

Is the extended warranty on the PS3 worth it at EB for $55?

[cloak]

13-Sept-09 @ EB Games

Will probably be dropping tonight/tomorrow.

PS3
Overlord: Raising Hell - 9.00

PSP
God Of War: Chains of Olympus - 9.00
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - 8.25

[rayt-]

Checked Grid for PS3 last week at EB Games. It is going for $14.75 or $14.95. Sorry I forgot the exact amount.

[balonis]

I don't know why other stores can't do this...
although it would put neksus out of business lol

http://www.toysrustradeincenter.com/

[TheHeeyyy]

I don't know why other stores can't do this...
although it would put neksus out of business lol

http://www.toysrustradeincenter.com/

Well EBGames/Gamestop have been able to do trade-ins without serious competition, so they'd have no need for-it. Hopefully services like this will pressure EBGames/Gamestop to be more transparent with their trade-ins system.

[Parth]

They don't advertise TIVs because they take off small amounts of refurb fees, missing manuals/cases etc. So the quoted TIV may not be what they actually give you. And if the two don't match, you will occasionally get an unreasonable and angry customer.

And besides, if you go into a store and ask for TIVs, you're more likely to actually go through with the trade than if you have time to think about it. Being put on the spot makes people do stupid things.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Is the extended warranty on the PS3 worth it at EB for $55?

buy the one from sonystyle, its better imho, costed me 75$ for 4 tears

[CSIFan29]

Can you buy from there if PS3 is from EB?

[crxmugen]

sept 13, 2009
at EB, price is before bonus
all are X360, unless specified

Ace of Combat 6, $13.xx
End War, $9.xx
Simpson, $8.xx (picked up $10 in walmart "garbage bin")
i traded these 3 for get 1 free, so i'm not sure the exact value, but all qualify over 8 bucks (surprised about simpson!)

kane and lynch, $6.5
blue dragon, $5
sega rally revo, $4.75
moto gp 08, $5.75
Virtua Fighter 5, $4.75
Orange Box, $6.25
House of Dead 2 & 3 (Wii), $6.5
Samba de amigo (game only, Wii), $5.75
dead space, $12
fallout 3, $40

tony hawk proving ground, sega superstar tennis are less than 3 bucks, not qualified
bring in few extra games, come out exactly 10 games qualified, just lucky! :razz:

[ironchefbryce]

eb games sept 13:

360 - too human
psp - god of war
psp - syphon filter: LS

forgot tiv but eligible for t3f1 (syphon filter was $8.25)

Got a pre-order code for uncharted 2, but it doesnt work....oh well!

[neksus]

And besides, if you go into a store and ask for TIVs, you're more likely to actually go through with the trade than if you have time to think about it. Being put on the spot makes people do stupid things.

This.
Although, even if all the sites did do this, I'd probably find some way to site-scrape and have one collective database for comparing. Actually, tivs.ca would be better if the other guys did this as it could be updated every day :razz:

[Rudy Huckleberry]

At EB:
360:
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of Doom: $8.50.
Call of Duty 4: $30.
Star Wars: Force Unleashed: $19.50.

Wii:
Big Brain Academy: $15.50.

At BBV:
Batman AA (360): $35.

[Ryd3r234]

At EB:
360:
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle Of Doom: $8.50.
Call of Duty 4: $30.
Star Wars: Force Unleashed: $19.50.

Wii:
Big Brain Academy: $15.50.

At BBV:
Batman AA (360): $35.

Isn't CoD4's TIV $40? Or is that just the PS3 version thats $40?

[soulchild]

Can you buy from there if PS3 is from EB?

nope

[scottyboy2k5]

BBV TIVs, all Xbox360 as of sep 13 2009

Ninety-nine nights $1
Dead Space $12
Turning Point The Fall Of Liberty $5
Blacksite Area 51 $7.50

[BUFFAR]

buy the one from sonystyle, its better imho, costed me 75$ for 4 tears

Only $75 bucks man, no need for tears... :lol:

[tietherope]

eb games sept 13:

360 - too human
psp - god of war
psp - syphon filter: LS

forgot tiv but eligible for t3f1 (syphon filter was $8.25)

Got a pre-order code for uncharted 2, but it doesnt work....oh well!

The code will work starting September 15.

[ironchefbryce]

The code will work starting September 15.

Thanks! I figured it out after some digging... funny how there are 3 different dates floating around..

[NerfHerder]

EBGames - Sept 12

XBox 360
Live Arcade 360 - $3
Soul Caliber IV - $14.25
Tomb Raider: Underworld - $11.75

Wii
Go Diego: Safari - $6.25
Wii Play - $8.25
Indiana Jones: Staff of Kings - $16.25
Al Star Cheer - $5.00

[vinman152000]

eb games - Laval, QC sept 11:

xbox 360
Dead Space - 12.75
History Channel: Civil War - A Nation Divided - 12.75
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09- 12.00


The gave me NHL10 for free plus 2$ and change in a gift card. They bumped 2 games to 25$ and left the other at 12.75 then added 3.34 to each game (part of the TMGM)

[a_zidane]

i'm missing one game for a t3g1 ... does anyone know a cheap game that has a tiv > $8 ??

[mahjongmaniac]

You usually can, although the game may not scan properly and need to be manually checked.

in specific, if there's a "US copy" of the game, the UPC may be diff., which can be the reason why the game won't scan in the system

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They don't advertise TIVs because they take off small amounts of refurb fees, missing manuals/cases etc. So the quoted TIV may not be what they actually give you. And if the two don't match, you will occasionally get an unreasonable and angry customer.

i'd rather have the convenience of them advertising TIVs on their website, and then indicate in fine print about the indicated TIV of all games are subject to a small fee for incompleteness or scratched discs

[TheGamer2400]

Is the extended warranty on the PS3 worth it at EB for $55?

Save your money as the PS3 hardly even breaks down. It's a pretty well made machine along with the Nintendo Wii.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Save your money as the PS3 hardly even breaks down. It's a pretty well made machine along with the Nintendo Wii.

+1 This. ^

[FlyingSoLow]

i'm missing one game for a t3g1 ... does anyone know a cheap game that has a tiv > $8 ??

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow for $10 at HMV(Although going below $8 TIV very soon)
Or The Source has many clearance games and there are a few which have a $8+ TIV. Just search this thread, I think someone listed them.

[eladmk]

i'm missing one game for a t3g1 ... does anyone know a cheap game that has a tiv > $8 ??

Winter Sports for Wii is $14.84 for a long while now at Walmart bargin bin, It used to have TIV of $15, right now the TIV is $13.25 so that will be my suggestion.

[a_zidane]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow for $10 at HMV(Although going below $8 TIV very soon)
Or The Source has many clearance games and there are a few which have a $8+ TIV. Just search this thread, I think someone listed them.

Winter Sports for Wii is $14.84 for a long while now at Walmart bargin bin, It used to have TIV of $15, right now the TIV is $13.25 so that will be my suggestion.

thanks for the suggestions!

[toad8787]

EB games tivs (13/09/2009):
Soul Calibur IV (PS3)- $17.25
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)- $14.00
Wii Play (Wii) - $8.75

Still can't believe that Wii Play works for T3G1F. Traded them in for Call of Duty: MW2.

[Lint1976]

EB - Today 9/14/09
All 360 Games

Mercenaries 2 - $6.25
Gears of War 2 - 24.75
Prototype - 40.00
Guitar Hero 3 - 3.75
Halo 3 LE - 17.25

Then $4 added to each for the TMGM promo

[eladmk]

i'm missing one game for a t3g1 ... does anyone know a cheap game that has a tiv > $8 ??

Here is another good one:

Wacky Races Wii is at HMV for $9.99 (if you can find it)

http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayStockAvailability.do?sku=1234296

TIV is currently $8.75 (as off 9/9/09)

BUT:
True RFGers will try to PM at FS ($39.99) - FS must be on cracks ~~~
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10106837&catid=24312

HMV has online stock system (not reliable but good enough for PM ~~ unless you get one of those CSRs that actually call the store)

IF successful (very likely -- or just make some noise) you will get it for $6.99!

RFDers go go go go!

Should I put this in *hot* deals? it is such a terrible game


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[mdc3000]

Save your money as the PS3 hardly even breaks down. It's a pretty well made machine along with the Nintendo Wii.

I don't know, my blu-ray drive died on my PS3 and cost TWO HUNDRED ****ing bucks to get fixed... so they aren't all golden.

[PhilSousa]

I don't know, my blu-ray drive died on my PS3 and cost TWO HUNDRED ****ing bucks to get fixed... so they aren't all golden.

What? Well he said Hardly. You do know xbox360 systems are 5 times more likely to break down then the ps3. This is a proven number.

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/698365/Recent-Poll-Says-Xbox-360-Breaks-Down-Five-Times-As-Often-As-PlayStation-3.html

Read all the comments on that page.

There are xbox360 fans that went through 3 xbox360s already. PS3 & WII are the best made quality ensured systems. You my friend just got real unlucky. :(

Phil

[Psubs]

Here is another good one:

Wacky Races Wii is at HMV for $9.99 (if you can find it)

http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayStockAvailability.do?sku=1234296

TIV is currently $8.75 (as off 9/9/09)

BUT:
True RFGers will try to PM at FS ($39.99) - FS must be on cracks ~~~
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10106837&catid=24312

HMV has online stock system (not reliable but good enough for PM ~~ unless you get one of those CSRs that actually call the store)

IF successful (very likely -- or just make some noise) you will get it for $6.99!

RFDers go go go go!

Should I put this in *hot* deals? it is such a terrible game


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Uh, this is like Fight Club. Most know about this.

I actually, tried playing this game and it was TERRIBLE.

[maxpowers]

EB Sept. 14

Wii Fit (Game Only) - $28.50

[se@n]

Can I trade 3 same games to get one free ?

[Guitarmy]

Can I trade 3 same games to get one free ?

No. I am pretty sure its in the fine print.

[neomaster]

Eb Games - Sept 14/09

[PS3]
inFamous - $40
Skate 2 - $20.75
Street Fighter IV - $37

[diananas]

EB Sept. 14

Wii Fit (Game Only) - $28.50

Wow, it's dropping pretty fast. I gotta get to an EB soon after I find one more game for tmgm.

[TheHeeyyy]

Wow, it's dropping pretty fast. I gotta get to an EB soon after I find one more game for tmgm.

I didn't even notice the $31.75 listing it had last week. Traded-in my copy today for $28.50, which will cover Wii Fit Plus ($25) and give me some extra credit.

[muns786]

EB Games:
PS3 - Battlefield: Bad Company - $7

[an2one]

EB - Today 9/14/09

Bioshock (PS3) - $14
Grand Theft Auto (PS3) - $14
Call of Juarez (PS3) - $27

[Xeerochild]

Today (Sept 14th, 2009)

EB Games
[Xbox 360] Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $21.50
[Xbox 360] Devil May Cry 4: Limited Edition - $5.50
[PS3] InFAMOUS - $40.00

[madara]

Eb Games - Sept 14/09

[PS3]
inFamous - $40
Skate 2 - $20.75
Street Fighter IV - $37

damn! traded in my SF4 last thursday for $30.

[Ryd3r234]

Another quick question. If I trade in a game for credit, for example $40 credit, and then another day I come in and use that credit towards a $69.99 game. Will they charge me the tax of $69.99 or the tax of $69.99 - $40 (ie. $29.99)?

[Turbinator_007]

Another quick question. If I trade in a game for credit, for example $40 credit, and then another day I come in and use that credit towards a $69.99 game. Will they charge me the tax of $69.99 or the tax of $69.99 - $40 (ie. $29.99)?

From my experience it's only tax on the 29.99! :D

[Ryd3r234]

From my experience it's only tax on the 29.99! :D

Okay thanks :). Sorry if anyone thought I was asking the same question twice, it was a little different this time.

[KaneBaker]

damn! traded in my SF4 last thursday for $30.

I got $40 for SF at future shop this past saturday. Their website still lists it at $40, but their system was $18. They still gave it to me though, had to wait a bit longer for the guy to get the manager to punch in the passwords.

[_pOtEnZa_]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4943/50675813.jpg

99$ xbox elite at FS

[Shino]

99$ xbox elite at FS

holy crap...

[the_fm]

i just saw on tivs.ca that EB takes Wii Sports. can it be used for the promo TMGM? that would be great :lol:

[urs74]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4943/50675813.jpg

99$ xbox elite at FS

The Gay Fish is at it again.

[a_zidane]

99$ xbox elite at FS

but when u add it to ur cart it keeps the original price :S

[balonis]

Any RFDers at any of the Midnight releases for NHL 10?? lol

[LordFoo]

Any RFDers at any of the Midnight releases for NHL 10?? lol

They're all logged into the PCs at Yonge/Dundas FS trying to get a $99 elite :D.

I'm picking up my copy at Gamestop at early opening tomorrow AM on my way to work.

[Jungle]

EB PS3 Rock Band Beatles $32.00 (game only)

[kzboi]

eb all ps3

inFamous - $40
Bionic Commando - $24
WWE S Vs R 2008 - $4

[baconape]

traded prototype to bbv yesterday for 42.00

bought dead rising 9.99 and grid for 14.99 both for 360 and have +8 tiv, and i still have 13.00 bbv credit i just need one more +8 game for another trade 3

oh, can i trade 2 for a sport game and then not pay the extra 19.99 at pickup and say i dont want it?

or i have a like $300+ on an edge card is there any +8 games that can be bought and then traded back cheaply? i heard pop for 360 can be bought for like 20 and tiv +8 or is far cry still on the most wanted list for 20.00 cuz it sells for like 25.00

[baconape]

EB PS3 Rock Band Beatles $32.00 (game only)

really for only 32.00 is that for 360 also. not a bad $ for that price you can use it to trade credit to bbv buy two at 32.00 no tax with edge and trade to bbv. bbv prob gives at least 40-42 use that to try and get 5-6 +8 games and trade 3 them. (would have been better last month with the buy 2 get one free)
just a thought though

[LordFoo]

really for only 32.00 is that for 360 also. not a bad $ for that price you can use it to trade credit to bbv buy two at 32.00 no tax with edge and trade to bbv. bbv prob gives at least 40-42 use that to try and get 5-6 +8 games and trade 3 them. (would have been better last month with the buy 2 get one free)
just a thought though

This is the TIV thread.. I'm assuming that's what EB is buying it for, not selling.

[baconape]

This is the TIV thread.. I'm assuming that's what EB is buying it for, not selling.

i guess that makes sence - i was half asleep, oh well

[ash11tw]

eb

infamous -40
fallout 3 (xbox360)-40
fable 2 -37

[madara]

I got $40 for SF at future shop this past saturday. Their website still lists it at $40, but their system was $18. They still gave it to me though, had to wait a bit longer for the guy to get the manager to punch in the passwords.

i only traded at fs once. and never will again.

[Psubs]

TMGM at EB as of this morning (Sept 15th)

Lego Batman (Wii) - $6.50
Space Chimps (Wii) - $7.50
No More Heroes (Wii) - $5.25
Wii Sports (Wii duh) - $5.25
NCAA Football 09 (360) - $5.50

Sub-Total = $30
Bump up = $4 x 5
Total = $50

:razz:

[funkyjoce]

Its the min 10 tiv at bbv still on ?

[baconape]

Its the min 10 tiv at bbv still on ?

nope. i got burnt on sept 1st, i took 2* nhl 08 and turningpoint and only got 15.00 for all 3

two day before i traded the same titles at a diff bbv and got 10. for each nhl and 15.00 for turning point

oh well. i wasnt to upset b/c of the amount of credit i built up

[ttthai]

Just went to EBgames to take advantage of the TMGM event.

xbox 360
Call of duty 4 - $30.00

PS3
Mercenaries 2 - $6.25
Lost Planet - $6.25
Facebreaker - $4.50
Battlefield: Bad Co. - $7.00
Call of Juarez:BiB - $27.75
Skate - $6.50
MK vs. DC - $21.75
Orange Box - $6.50
Dead Space - $12.50

[mahjongmaniac]

Here is another good one:

Wacky Races Wii is at HMV for $9.99 (if you can find it)

http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayStockAvailability.do?sku=1234296

TIV is currently $8.75 (as off 9/9/09)


what's really funny is EBG is giving $8+ for it... such a horrible game

[smuPoker]

EB today:

Batman: AA (360) - $23.75
Halo 3 - I believe he said $17.25 but my receipt shows a bump up to 23.33 (maybe due to an ODST preorder?)

They were also giving out free Edge cards today, the ones that save you 10% on used stuff iirc.

[PhilSousa]

Man Should never trade in Batman. That game is worth more then $40. Such an amazing game for the price i paid for it.


Should just keep it forever. :D

Phil

[dorje]

TIVS.CA lists Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PS3 as $40(Updated: Sept 13, 2009)

Today, went to EB to trade, value is $20 and change, how can a game lose half its trade in value in 2 days.

[smuPoker]

Man Should never trade in Batman. That game is worth more then $40. Such an amazing game for the price i paid for it.


Should just keep it forever. :D

Phil

I'm keeping my PS3 copy forever :)

[Eclipse09]

I'm keeping my PS3 copy forever :)

Yea, when i finished it i was debating if i wanted to trade it in

first the game is so good and that there will be a series of free DLC for the game starting this thursday

second, the 20 some dollars they are giving is rubbish

so probably going to keep it

[PhilSousa]

TIVS.CA lists Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PS3 as $40(Updated: Sept 13, 2009)

Today, went to EB to trade, value is $20 and change, how can a game lose half its trade in value in 2 days.

I think there are two COD4 versions.

I could be wrong here but strange as it may seem, the Game of the year edition is $20 and the regular editin is $40? Someone help me here, but this seems pretty messed up.

[vacant]

traded prototype to bbv yesterday for 42.00

bought dead rising 9.99 and grid for 14.99 both for 360 and have +8 tiv, and i still have 13.00 bbv credit i just need one more +8 game for another trade 3

oh, can i trade 2 for a sport game and then not pay the extra 19.99 at pickup and say i dont want it?

or i have a like $300+ on an edge card is there any +8 games that can be bought and then traded back cheaply? i heard pop for 360 can be bought for like 20 and tiv +8 or is far cry still on the most wanted list for 20.00 cuz it sells for like 25.00

did you get dead rising at merivale BBV? I was going to nab that today. Grid as well....

[mahjongmaniac]

I think there are two COD4 versions.

I could be wrong here but strange as it may seem, the Game of the year edition is $20 and the regular editin is $40? Someone help me here, but this seems pretty messed up.

that's right
as per recent reports, the GOTY ed. = $20 TIV, and the reg. ed. was $37 or $40

as for reason why, ... beats me

[baconape]

Man Should never trade in Batman. That game is worth more then $40. Such an amazing game for the price i paid for it.


Should just keep it forever. :D

Phil

i dunno about keeping batman forever ( ha nice pun ) but i was really good, im going to trade it in and then maube buy it again when its really cheap.

[rviebrock]

traded 3 in at EB for pre-order Wiisuper mario bros.

Super Paper Mario $20
Boom Blox $15
Armoured Core 4 (360) $9.xx

bought Armoured core across the street for $9.99 at BBV.

[PhilSousa]

I doubt it will ever go down. Will be one of those games that stay up there for few more years. :D Buying it for $40 brand new was a STEAL! Don't get rid of it for less then that.

Phil

[_pOtEnZa_]

still working
wii lego indiana jones
wii raw 2009
psp logan shadow

[mdc3000]

Guy at BBV said they wouldn't take HELLBOY for 360. Scanned it twice and I guess it didn't come up or something and he said they weren't taking it... don't know if that location had too many copies or if the worker didn't know what he was doing or if they don't want anymore chain wide... perhaps I should try another location?

[drakk18]

Resident Evil 5 for xbox 360 is still 40$ trade in at Futureshop. I just traded it in today! Everywhere else is a few bucks less.

[blahblehblah]

TIVS.CA lists Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PS3 as $40(Updated: Sept 13, 2009)

Today, went to EB to trade, value is $20 and change, how can a game lose half its trade in value in 2 days.

Entirely possible plus like other posters have said GOTY and reg edition have 2 different prices.... makes absolutely no sense as GOTY should be more value than reg but whatever. Hope you didn't trade it in for $20, that would suck. I would have bought it off you for more :)

Guy at BBV said they wouldn't take HELLBOY for 360. Scanned it twice and I guess it didn't come up or something and he said they weren't taking it... don't know if that location had too many copies or if the worker didn't know what he was doing or if they don't want anymore chain wide... perhaps I should try another location?

THis has been happening for quite some time already. BBV finally picked up that Hellboy: science of evil had a TIV that was far greater than the $9.99 or now $4.99 clearance price the source was selling it at ($22.50 was the TIV i think). The SKU does not match their system, so either they don't care and ring it in manually or they will just reject the trade. And yes, alot of places will have tons of copies of this game already, i won't suggest trying at another store.. you will probably meet the same fate.

Resident Evil 5 for xbox 360 is still 40$ trade in at Futureshop. I just traded it in today! Everywhere else is a few bucks less.

Few bucks less but EB and RP give you the value tax inclusive so it actually might work out to be more then FS just giving you the value pre-tax

[Parth]

37 @ eb > 40 @ fs

[shynky]

I just traded in 2 copies of AC DC rockband xbox 360 for 20 bucks each at bbv. :) considering it only cost me 10 bucks, w00t

also traded in for xbox 360

army of two 10
crackdown 10

[neksus]

EB today:

Batman: AA (360) - $23.75
Halo 3 - I believe he said $17.25 but my receipt shows a bump up to 23.33 (maybe due to an ODST preorder?)

They were also giving out free Edge cards today, the ones that save you 10% on used stuff iirc.

Free EDGE cards are only with Scribblenauts pre-orders. YMMV I suppose.

[the_fm]

Free EDGE cards are only with Scribblenauts pre-orders. YMMV I suppose.

YMMV it is. i got one with a preorder of Brutal Legend x360

[tietherope]

Free EDGE cards are only with Scribblenauts pre-orders. YMMV I suppose.

Any source on this or just speculation? People have received the card for 4 different games from what I have seen now.

[_pOtEnZa_]

when i went to get my nhl 2010 today he said i could have a 5$ off the psn network card, just a heads up, dont know if its nationwide, i took 2 (he said max of 4)

[smuPoker]

Any source on this or just speculation? People have received the card for 4 different games from what I have seen now.

They were handing out the Edge cards to everyone when I was there. There were at least 6 people in front of me that all got the cards.

[MDubbelboer]

EBGames

Viva Pinata (360) - 1.75
Project Gotham 3 (360) - 1.50
Rainbox Six Vegas (360) - 4.00
Rayman Raving Rabbids (Wii) - 6.25
Orange Box (360) - 6.25

I seem to have gotten about a quarter less than the latest tivs.ca.

[boondock]

Guy at BBV said they wouldn't take HELLBOY for 360. Scanned it twice and I guess it didn't come up or something and he said they weren't taking it... don't know if that location had too many copies or if the worker didn't know what he was doing or if they don't want anymore chain wide... perhaps I should try another location?

I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago at a BBV and then I went to another different BBV they had it for sale (previous-played) for 44.99?

I ended up having to take my copy to EB and get screwed over. I can only say the CSR is a idiot and can't do his job right!


WENT TO BBV AND EB TODAY

BBV:
Traded in Batman: AA 360 (35.00), COD 3 (10), Dark Sector (5) <--- TIV

Brought: Simpsons (10), Mass Effect (15), Too Human (20)

EB:
I trade the 3 (all T3G1F) and got WET. Not sure what the tiv was but I got the TMGM deal on top of the trade 3 deal.

[the_fm]

as of 30 minutes ago at EB. tivs before the promo

Wii
Punch Out - $37
Super Smash Bros Brawl - $30
Rayman Raving Rabbids - $6.25
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 - $7.00
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - $8.00
Zack & Wiki - $3.50
Super Mario Galaxy - $30
Hell's Kitchen - $14.75
Mario Kart Wii - $32.25

360
Asterix at Olympic Games - $13.25
Spiderman Web of Shadow - $15.00
Clive Barker Jericho - $3.00
Soul Calibur 4 - $14.25
Tomb Raider Underworld - $11.75
Jumper - $2.25

and earlier in the day, i did a T3G1F with SC4, Too Human and Puppy Luv for Brutal Legend. didn't got the value for TH and Puppy Luv

grand total of $298.25 + a preorder for Brutal Legend :D

[neksus]

Any source on this or just speculation? People have received the card for 4 different games from what I have seen now.

Two EB employees that gave it to me with my Scribblenauts pre-order. Was there with about 10 other people, many for Marvel/NHL who didn't get the EDGE card.

[modano9]

Two EB employees that gave it to me with my Scribblenauts pre-order. Was there with about 10 other people, many for Marvel/NHL who didn't get the EDGE card.

Weird...I got one with my Marvel UA 2 pre-order.

[ssjshmo]

Hey, i'm hoping someone could lend me their thoughts, so on tivs, it says wario ware: smooth moves has a TIV of $23.25 at EB (updated 9/9/09), and when i asked the guy to double check for me he said its value was $2 (today)! Is it common for a game's TIV to drop that dramatically???

[gobbs1]

Sept. 15, 2009
EB Games

Gold of War - $9.00 (PSP)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.25 (PSP)

Wal-Mart in Mt. Pearl has about 20 copies of Logan's Shadow for $10. Don't know how much longer it will be worth $8.

[prufrock]

A first-party Nintendo game dropping like that? BS.

[jlo mein]

I picked up my preorder today of NFS Shift at EB Games Brentwood Mall in Burnaby, BC. I got a free EDGE sticker. Here's my receipt:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/jlomein/edgereceipt.jpg

[thug98]

I just traded in 2 copies of AC DC rockband xbox 360 for 20 bucks each at bbv. :) considering it only cost me 10 bucks, w00t

also traded in for xbox 360

army of two 10
crackdown 10

i call bs 2:00 it was 0 and right now theres still no value in the computer thats for ac dc cant comment on the others

[Bargain Bin]

Just to those who are not aware, the Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Demo is now live! Those who preordered and got the codes can start playing.

[mahjongmaniac]

Hey, i'm hoping someone could lend me their thoughts, so on tivs, it says wario ware: smooth moves has a TIV of $23.25 at EB (updated 9/9/09), and when i asked the guy to double check for me he said its value was $2 (today)! Is it common for a game's TIV to drop that dramatically???

scanned TIV?

weird. i got a scan over the wknd and CSR said it was $23.75 (i think)

[ssjshmo]

scanned TIV?

weird. i got a scan over the wknd and CSR said it was $23.75 (i think)

yeah, scanned TIV, i think that guy was BS-ing me or read it wrong... i'll try again at another EB...

[whadda_dealio]

Received free EDGE card with my pre-order of NFS:Shift

Free EDGE cards are only with Scribblenauts pre-orders. YMMV I suppose.

YMMV it is. i got one with a preorder of Brutal Legend x360

[baconape]

did you get dead rising at merivale BBV? I was going to nab that today. Grid as well....

yup, i got it from merrivale, they dont really have anything there anymore just a bunch of copys of dark sector

[baconape]

scanned TIV?

weird. i got a scan over the wknd and CSR said it was $23.75 (i think)

i traded one i got from bbv for 9.99 i didnt know what the tiv at eb would be i just saw first party nin game for 9.99 it was worth the risk and i got like $23 for it a think that was i week or so ago.

[Maharg]

Picked up my NFS preorder last night, got the free edge card. Even said "Oh I already have one" and the girl said "Well you get another one!".

Also traded the following for NBA Live 10:
Gears of War
Mass Effect
Saints Row

Not sure of the values, but I got an extra $10 on the edge card from the TMGM promo - WOOT!

[House.WhoCDN]

Picked up my NFS preorder last night, got the free edge card. Even said "Oh I already have one" and the girl said "Well you get another one!".

Also traded the following for NBA Live 10:
Gears of War
Mass Effect
Saints Row

Not sure of the values, but I got an extra $10 on the edge card from the TMGM promo - WOOT!

Are you sure that now we could trade 3 games for one new pre-order for NBA Live 10? I must get that soon. Thanks for head-up.

[Maharg]

Are you sure that now we could trade 3 games for one new pre-order for NBA Live 10? I must get that soon. Thanks for head-up.

Yes sir. I can scan the receipt if you want. I have a really good EB near me it seems, with one particularly really good employee. I asked for MW2 a while back, no problem. Asked about NBALive10, no problem. She also stacked the TMGM with my preorder, giving me an extra ten bucks back!

From what I've read on here, EB Games seems like a large YMMV with this stuff, but the EB I go to has a huge poster listing maybe 12 games you can T3G1F for, and the small print on the poster reads something like "Valid for any coming soon title valued at $69.99 or less"....well, that's pretty much any game now isn't it? :) Good luck!

[TheGamer2400]

Picked up my NFS preorder last night, got the free edge card. Even said "Oh I already have one" and the girl said "Well you get another one!".

Also traded the following for NBA Live 10:
Gears of War
Mass Effect
Saints Row

Not sure of the values, but I got an extra $10 on the edge card from the TMGM promo - WOOT!

Are you sure that now we could trade 3 games for one new pre-order for NBA Live 10? I must get that soon. Thanks for head-up.

You guys should have got NBA 2K10, that game will again destroy Live. FYI, the NBA 2K10: 10th Anniversary Edition is now in EB Games system, I ordered one on Monday :razz:

[Jagmit]

You guys should have got NBA 2K10, that game will again destroy Live. FYI, the NBA 2K10: 10th Anniversary Edition is now in EB Games system, I ordered one on Monday :razz:

i played the live 10 demo, and it was embarrassing to play, so garbage. 2k10 should be much better, i really like 2k9 but got bored of it.

[moomoo817]

Sept 16, 2009
Not sure the tivs but I was able to trade these games for the T3G1 deal at EB games

Wii Play (disc only)
Wii Guitar Hero III (disc only)
MGS4 PS3

[House.WhoCDN]

Trade-in (PS3) today:
NBA Live 09 - $12.50
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - $11.00
Resident Evil 5 - $40.00
Assassin Creed - $13.25

I got a Edge Card. It's gonna be good.

[cmr140]

You guys should have got NBA 2K10, that game will again destroy Live. FYI, the NBA 2K10: 10th Anniversary Edition is now in EB Games system, I ordered one on Monday :razz:

The anniversary edition, do you mean with the locker poster and other ish? I thought it was only for US.

[Haz]

anybody knows if we can trade in 2 same games but on different console for the T3G1F ? (let say guitar hero 3 on ps3 and on x360)Yes. I did that with Armored Core 4.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yes sir. I can scan the receipt if you want. I have a really good EB near me it seems, with one particularly really good employee. I asked for MW2 a while back, no problem. Asked about NBALive10, no problem. She also stacked the TMGM with my preorder, giving me an extra ten bucks back!

if i were you, i'd do the T3GIF at that location every single time for the rest of the mth lol
(TMGM lasts 'til Oct 3rd)


From what I've read on here, EB Games seems like a large YMMV with this stuff, but the EB I go to has a huge poster listing maybe 12 games you can T3G1F for, and the small print on the poster reads something like "Valid for any coming soon title valued at $69.99 or less"....well, that's pretty much any game now isn't it? :) Good luck!

it does seem to depend on location.... i've seen 1 store have a poster w/ 12+ games avail. for T3GIF, but another store only had 6

[Maharg]

if i were you, i'd do the T3GIF at that location every single time for the rest of the mth lol
(TMGM lasts 'til Oct 3rd)

Read my mind ;)

I'm not much of a basketball guy, I just assumed the EA Sports Series would be better based on what I've seen in NHL (love NHL)...

Maybe I'll cancel NBA Live and get a different game altogether...you guys say it's no good? What's bad about it? I played NBA 09, it seemed fine...

[sunchaser53]

Is the FREE edge card only available yesterday's pickup? Because I went in today to pick up my pre-order of NFS Shift, he won't give it to me. Is this true? :evil:

[Cryptopsy]

Just got back from Eb, traded 6 game toward 2 pre order, don't have the value but they all work :

Gears of War 1 360
Ass. Creed 360
Resistance 1 Ps3

Gears Of War 1 360
Ass. Creed Ps3
Silent Hill Homecoming 360

Bought the 2 Ass. Creed at WM this morning :D

[TheGamer2400]

The anniversary edition, do you mean with the locker poster and other ish? I thought it was only for US.

Yes, it's going to be available here now for $109.99. I'm excited, I thought I would have to order one from the States. Pre-order your copy soon!

[TheGamer2400]

i played the live 10 demo, and it was embarrassing to play, so garbage. 2k10 should be much better, i really like 2k9 but got bored of it.

I tried the Live 10 demo too. It's probably the best Live version so far, yet it still doesn't compare to NBA 2K basketball. I found that the demo, there was too many turnovers and the arena lighting on the fans is still too dark.

[vindollar]

Is the FREE edge card only available yesterday's pickup? Because I went in today to pick up my pre-order of NFS Shift, he won't give it to me. Is this true? :evil:

I believe so, it was a one day sale yesterday.

[cashinstinct]

TIV EB Games Sept 16

Assassin's Creed 360 $13.00 (still)
Hellboy Science of Evil 360 $5.25 (still)

MLB Power Pros 2008 Wii $9.25 (still $8+)

Assassin's Creed PS3 $13.25

Used Ass 360 and PS3 + MLB power pros for GT5 pre-order.

[grappos13]

Yes, it's going to be available here now for $109.99. I'm excited, I thought I would have to order one from the States. Pre-order your copy soon!

oh sweet... nba2k10 special edition here too??? now i can cancel my gamestop order from the US and do a pre-order here

[vinman152000]

can i trade 3 of the same game to get one free? does that also work the same for TMGM?

[_pOtEnZa_]

can i trade 3 of the same game to get one free? does that also work the same for TMGM?

no and no

[vinman152000]

no and no

what about 2 of teh same game but one PS3 and the other xbox360 + another title with a tiv>8$

[Lone_Prodigy]

can i trade 3 of the same game to get one free?

I swear this is the most commonly-asked question in this thread.

[whoa-albert]

Anyone trade in NHL 10 yet? I asked today when I picked it up, but it's not in their system apparently or something. Anyways, I need to sell my copy because I need money for textbooks. D:

[Eclipse09]

Checked the values today and traded the lowest 3 for Uncharted 2

PS3
Star Wars Force Unleashed 20.00
NFS Undercover 24.00
GTP5 14.00

Wii
SMB Brawl 30.00
Wii Music 14.00

[_pOtEnZa_]

what about 2 of teh same game but one PS3 and the other xbox360 + another title with a tiv>8$

that you can

just cant 2 of the same game same console for any kind of promo

but you can do this
you have 2 of the same , 3 diff games, and make 2 x T3G1F

ex you have 2 tenchu wii, 2 simpson 360 and 2 logan shadow psp and pre order 2 games with one of each, just make sure you make 2 diff invoice ;)

[diananas]

TIVs for the Wii today @ EB:

De Blob - 7
Wii Fit - 28.50
Mario Kart - 32.25
Shaun White - 6 (:cry:)
Tamogotchi - 5

I originally was gonna use shaun white for preorder, but it didn't qualify, so I ran to the Souce, picked up Tamogotchi and came straight back for TMGM.

When browsing the used games section, I saw like 20+ Tenchus, bwahahaha.

[shynky]

definitely wasn't bs.. i traded in 2 copies of ac/dc rockband for xbox 360, both times they rang up as 20 bucks credit at BV. Ill scan the receipt today. It was at the bbv on st. marys in winnipeg.

;)

[Haz]

Values from EB Games today:

PSP Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.25
PSP Patapon 2 - $5.25

360 The Simpsons Game - $8.25
360 Assassin's Creed - $13
360 Gears of War 2 - $24.75
360 Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition - $0.85 :-0 (Yeah, WTF?!)

I'll let you guess which 3 I used for Halo ODST. :razz:

[TheHeeyyy]

Values from EB Games today:

PSP Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow - $8.25
PSP Patapon 2 - $5.25

360 The Simpsons Game - $8.25
360 Assassin's Creed - $13
360 Gears of War 2 - $24.75
360 Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition - $0.85 :-0 (Yeah, WTF?!)

I'll let you guess which 3 I used for Halo ODST. :razz:

How were you able to return Patapon 2 if it's a download-only game?

[Haz]

How were you able to return Patapon 2 if it's a download-only game?Is it download only? Just saw it in-store at TSCC today. (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=PSP_LP&product=5812237) Called and asked EB.

[TheHeeyyy]

Is it download only? Just saw it in-store at TSCC today. (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=PSP_LP&product=5812237) Called and asked EB.

You can buy-it at a store, but the box contains a code you'd use to download Patapon 2. Unless someone returned the game without using the code, I don't see how returning-it used would work.

[Haz]

You can buy-it at a store, but the box contains a code you'd use to download Patapon 2. Unless someone returned the game without using the code, I don't see how returning-it used would work.You sure? Cause Wikipedia lists it (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patapon_2) as available in UMD and download. There's even an Ebay listing for $49.99 USD. (http://cgi.ebay.com/PSP-GAME-PATAPON-2-ACTUAL-UMD-DISC-NEW-IN-STOCK_W0QQitemZ120424522357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVide o_Games_Games?hash=item1c09dc6275&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

Regular version I saw in-store at TSCC:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/715/28b5v6f.jpg

Download voucher version:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9710/67098.jpg

[zoro69]

it was on umd in europe(like that ebay one) and japan. Haven't seen one here, and google doesnt turn up anything.

[BeerBro]

Traded in these today at Futureshop at these values

[PS3] Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm $27.60
[PS3] Gran Turismo 5 Prologue $8.40
[PS3] Virtua Fighter 5 $3.60

[gobbs1]

I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I can't look through 765 pages to find the answer. How does the T3G1F work....I know each game has to have an $8 value but do they need to add up to a certain amount? I've heard $40. Also, is this offer only for certain games (pre-orders) or can I pick any game in the store? Thanks!

[diananas]

I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I can't look through 765 pages to find the answer. How does the T3G1F work....I know each game has to have an $8 value but do they need to add up to a certain amount? I've heard $40. Also, is this offer only for certain games (pre-orders) or can I pick any game in the store? Thanks!

Games just need to have a TIV of $8+, the cashier will auto bump these to 23.33 each to cover the 69.99 game.

I believe it's only for new games. You can use it to pre-order, and you can still use T3G1 on a game up to a week after it's released. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[pawlusho]

Traded today the following at EB for T3G1 promotion:

Wii Tenchu:Shadow Assassins-$8 . Get your copies in why you can for T3G1 promotion, price dropping fast.
Wii Wacky Races-$8.25
Xbox 360- Assassins Creed- $13

Ordered Halo:ODST . Has anyone seen any pre-orders for Assassins Creed 2 in any EB store?

[zoro69]

damn dragon age is only $55 on amazon, shouldn't have done T3 for that 1

[mahjongmaniac]

You sure? Cause Wikipedia lists it (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patapon_2) as available in UMD and download. There's even an Ebay listing for $49.99 USD. (http://cgi.ebay.com/PSP-GAME-PATAPON-2-ACTUAL-UMD-DISC-NEW-IN-STOCK_W0QQitemZ120424522357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVide o_Games_Games?hash=item1c09dc6275&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

Regular version I saw in-store at TSCC:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/715/28b5v6f.jpg

Download voucher version:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9710/67098.jpg

hm... didn't know TS carried the UMD version

i thought all CDN retailers carried the d/l version w/ the voucher inside

WM a short while back was selling it for $5 a pop

[Jungle]

Went to Future Shop and they are not accepting any Rock Band Beatles trade ins because they want to sell new stock first. It was not even in their computer systems. Maybe because they game is still new?

[mahjongmaniac]

Went to Future Shop and they are not accepting any Rock Band Beatles trade ins because they want to sell new stock first. It was not even in their computer systems. Maybe because they game is still new?

it's actually not uncommon for FS to not have a TIV listed for new release games
IDK why but apparently sometimes they also have a TIV listed a couple wks *before* the game is even released

weird system

[Eclipse09]

Traded today the following at EB for T3G1 promotion:

Wii Tenchu:Shadow Assassins-$8 . Get your copies in why you can for T3G1 promotion, price dropping fast.
Wii Wacky Races-$8.25
Xbox 360- Assassins Creed- $13

Ordered Halo:ODST . Has anyone seen any pre-orders for Assassins Creed 2 in any EB store?

Yea, i did a trade 3 for 70 down on the collector's edition

[neksus]

it's actually not uncommon for FS to not have a TIV listed for new release games
IDK why but apparently sometimes they also have a TIV listed a couple wks *before* the game is even released

weird system

They *often* have games in there that aren't released. After I go through the 360/PS3 lists, there's guaranteed 15 for each system that aren't out yet.

[discountone]

EB Games(has of Sept 16th):

Xbox 360:
COD 2- $9.75
Saints Row- $8.75


traded those games for NHL 10(PS3 version) for $19.99 plus tax. COD 2 is a 4 year old game and it's still over $8 min.:lol:...stupid EB...saint's row worth that much is funny has well..saint's row used is $19.99 and they gave me $25 credit for it:lol:

[Maharg]

EB Games(has of Sept 16th):

Xbox 360:
COD 2- $9.75
Saints Row- $8.75


traded those games for NHL 10(PS3 version) for $19.99 plus tax. COD 2 is a 4 year old game and it's still over $8 min.:lol:...stupid EB...saint's row worth that much is funny has well..saint's row used is $19.99 and they gave me $25 credit for it:lol:


Ssssssshhhhhhhhh ;)

[edmundw215]

PS3 Batman AA at BBV is now $35 TIV

[Seifer]

Assassin's Creed for PS3 and Xbox is now $7 at Eb Games



























JOKE ! Many would be angry if it was true ;)

[baconape]

Assassin's Creed for PS3 and Xbox is now $7 at Eb Games


JOKE ! Many would be angry if it was true ;)

boooo

[grappos13]

heck since because quebec got the walmart sale 2 days earlier.. we might go to EB on friday to find out it is $7... which would suck lol

[edmundw215]

Assassin's Creed for PS3 and Xbox is now $7 at Eb Games



























JOKE ! Many would be angry if it was true ;)



u almost gave me a heart attack there...LOL....

[db23]

TIV-EB

Sept 16/09

PSP - Syphon Filter: Logan's TURD - $8.25
360 - Gears of War - $13
PS3 - NBA 2K9 - $10

I did the trade in 3 for MW2! The girl who was serving me said they couldn't do it, but the other guy working said to give it to me. He said he would take the blame if she gets in trouble. LOL

[Haz]

hm... didn't know TS carried the UMD version

i thought all CDN retailers carried the d/l version w/ the voucher inside

WM a short while back was selling it for $5 a popBah. Next time I'm at that store, I'll have to see if they still have it. Now it's bugging me. I did call EB and they gave me a value, repeating the name as Patapon 2.

Finally used some of my EB Edge credit last night when my wife made me buy a Resident Evil 5 Elite Bundle. :| I was actually waiting and considering the MW2 250GB bundle. She was ready to pay the difference before realizing that it was all paid for on the Edge credit.

"What were you hoarding all that credit for?" she asked.

"For something like this, a system when I find a smoking deal. Now it's just regular price," I said.

Oh well. At least it dropped to $329.99 and the credit cost me about half that. And finally a Jasper system for me. Will trade in RE5 since I already own it. Couldn't do it last night since it was after 6pm and the City of Vancouver won't let them take trade ins after that time.

Sept 16, 2009
360 Resident Evil 5 - $40

I know the TIV is strange since TIVS.ca lists $35.25 but that's what the CSR quoted me when I asked him what it was.

EDIT: Love what fantastic bonus I got in the box!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7963/img7158c.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img7158c.jpg/)

[ironchefbryce]

TIV-EB

Sept 16/09

PSP - Syphon Filter: Logan's TURD - $8.25
360 - Gears of War - $13
PS3 - NBA 2K9 - $10

I did the trade in 3 for MW2! The girl who was serving me said they couldn't do it, but the other guy working said to give it to me. He said he would take the blame if she gets in trouble. LOL

God bless Logan's Turd... :lol:

[Seifer]

u almost gave me a heart attack there...LOL....

I got the effect I wanted ;)

[eladmk]

Originally Posted by pawlusho
Traded today the following at EB for T3G1 promotion:

Wii Tenchu:Shadow Assassins-$8 . Get your copies in why you can for T3G1 promotion, price dropping fast.
Wii Wacky Races-$8.25
Xbox 360- Assassins Creed- $13

Ordered Halo:ODST . Has anyone seen any pre-orders for Assassins Creed 2 in any EB store?


WOw you actually found wacky races to trade in haha nice.

I went to FS (priced at 39.99) and ask for a PM, the guy actually called HMV and he was told that HMV does not have any stock all over GTA and he told me that the websit is not accurate (which I knew and I thought I could get away with it =P )

my hunt for this game for cheap continues...

[Seifer]

WOw you actually found wacky races to trade in haha nice.

I went to FS (priced at 39.99) and ask for a PM, the guy actually called HMV and he was told that HMV does not have any stock all over GTA and he told me that the websit is not accurate (which I knew and I thought I could get away with it =P )

my hunt for this game for cheap continues...

I got a Wacky Races too ! Gonna use it tomorrow for T3G1F !

[eladmk]

I got a Wacky Races too ! Gonna use it tomorrow for T3G1F !

Mind if I ask where and what location you get it from? HMV (9.99), BB (PM 29.99) or FS (PM 39.99)?

[Psubs]

Mind if I ask where and what location you get it from? HMV (9.99), BB (PM 29.99) or FS (PM 39.99)?

Mind if I ask where you went and got shot down? I've been to most FS's and have gotten like 4 copies from different stores PM'd.

[Peroxide]

Can't give exact values as my receipt says 23.33 for them all, but Kirby Canvas Curse, Starfox Command and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor are all over $8 as of the 15th.

[eladmk]

Mind if I ask where you went and got shot down? I've been to most FS's and have gotten like 4 copies from different stores PM'd.

At scarboro Kennedy and Lawrence. it was probably my un-lucky day.

I will try another store and make sure they dont call HMV (heck I even had a page of inventory from HMV printed but I was out-smarted by that guy in FS =P )

[Seifer]

Mind if I ask where and what location you get it from? HMV (9.99), BB (PM 29.99) or FS (PM 39.99)?

PM at FS for $6.99 ;) In Quebec city. It was easy after I tell him about me receiving cancellation email for an Xbox because lacking of stock but there was stock when I got there ! He couldn't refuse me 2 things ;)

[caijingd]

anyone know if eb have promotions for NBA 2K10 like Trade in 2 + $19.99, i know they have one for sport games but not sure NBA2K10 is included.

[Isaac Clarke]

EDIT: Love what fantastic bonus I got in the box!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7963/img7158c.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img7158c.jpg/)[/QUOTE]

Ha.. that's awesome. Was it still alive? Might have been an early prototype for a Beatles edition 360 :)

[eladmk]

PM at FS for $6.99 ;) In Quebec city. It was easy after I tell him about me receiving cancellation email for an Xbox because lacking of stock but there was stock when I got there ! He couldn't refuse me 2 things ;)

Aha! I know why, my buddy was trying the PM 2 copies of mario cart wii at the same time so using your philosophy he couldn't ACCEPT 2 consecutive PMs =P

[the_fm]

WOw you actually found wacky races to trade in haha nice.

I went to FS (priced at 39.99) and ask for a PM, the guy actually called HMV and he was told that HMV does not have any stock all over GTA and he told me that the websit is not accurate (which I knew and I thought I could get away with it =P )

my hunt for this game for cheap continues...

try Puppy Luv (for the Wii) at The Source. the game is $10. i was lucky to find one when the website showed 1 in stock (usually, 1 in stock is pretty much OOS)

[Captain Snazzypants]

EDIT: Love what fantastic bonus I got in the box!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7963/img7158c.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img7158c.jpg/)

Ha.. that's awesome. Was it still alive? Might have been an early prototype for a Beatles edition 360 :)[/QUOTE]

At least you got some kind of pre-order bonus :D

[diananas]

try Puppy Luv (for the Wii) at The Source. the game is $10. i was lucky to find one when the website showed 1 in stock (usually, 1 in stock is pretty much OOS)

Any idea why it didn't show up in the wii clearance section? Shows up when you search it though. Same for Winter Sports...

[Labi]

50 cent: Blood on the sand
EBgames - $16.50
Futureshop - $15.60.. but when they scanned it to do the final step to give me the gift card, it scanned $23.00.. nice

[Haz]

EDIT: Love what fantastic bonus I got in the box!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7963/img7158c.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img7158c.jpg/)

Ha.. that's awesome. Was it still alive? Might have been an early prototype for a Beatles edition 360 :)

At least you got some kind of pre-order bonus :DDead. Picked it up and a leg fell off. My RE5 bundles still had the "Do Not Sell Till 03/15/09" sticker on it so it was an early batch with the manfacture date of January 2009. If this got in the box during packaging, it's been there for nine months. Hopefully, it wasn't carrying some weird disease from China. :razz:

Just called and got some TIV from EB.

360
Resident Evil 5 - $40 Confirmed that it's gone back up! Yay!
Gears of War 2 - $24.75
Spider-Man 3 - $6.25

Wii
Tamagotchi: Party On! - $5
Big Brain Academy - $13.75
Spider-Man 3 - $5.25

[tietherope]

Posted this in another thread but EB is now offering 25% more TIC towards Brutal Legend.

[belowzeros]

and so the bloodletting begins!

http://kotaku.com/5361333/blockbuster-closing-up-to-960-stores

[TheGamer2400]

oh sweet... nba2k10 special edition here too??? now i can cancel my gamestop order from the US and do a pre-order here

Yes and I can't wait to get it. For some odd reason, I'm actually looking forward on watching the bonus disc reflecting on the series :lol:

It would be nice to get a copy pre-signed by Kobe too, but I've heard only 10 random copies will have that.

[TheGamer2400]

and so the bloodletting begins!

http://kotaku.com/5361333/blockbuster-closing-up-to-960-stores

Not surprise really as BBV and rental stores in general are going downhill. Nowadays, people don't rent movies or games like they used to. I remember back in 1998, there were always quite a bit of people at BBV, but now you hardly see anybody in them.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Hopefully, it wasn't carrying some weird disease from China. :razz:


eeewwwww

[mahjongmaniac]

Finally used some of my EB Edge credit last night when my wife made me buy a Resident Evil 5 Elite Bundle. :| I was actually waiting and considering the MW2 250GB bundle. She was ready to pay the difference before realizing that it was all paid for on the Edge credit.

you shouldn't let your wife push you around (too much).... lol :lol:
furthermore, i thought it was you who put all that hard work into getting all that TIC on an Edge card... ;)

EDIT: Love what fantastic bonus I got in the box!

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7963/img7158c.th.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img7158c.jpg/)

WTH? :lol:

you should bring that back to the store, complain, and maybe you'll get a GC for the "surprise" :D

[DoubleStop]

Today at EB
PGR4 - $8.25
Assassins Creed 360 - $13.00

These also qualified but not sure of values, was just told they qualified
Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts
Assassin's Creed PS3
Halo 3
Mario Kart DS

[Haz]

you shouldn't let your wife push you around (too much).... lol :lol:
furthermore, i thought it was you who put all that hard work into getting all that TIC on an Edge card... ;)She got tired of me waiting to get a cheap Jasper and wanted to have the 360 to play since my refurb is going up for sale.

WTH? :lol:

you should bring that back to the store, complain, and maybe you'll get a GC for the "surprise" :DI should let the manager know. It's been sitting there since the store opened!

---------------------------------------

EB Games TIV as of Sept 17.

360
Tony Hawk Project 8 - $5.50

[razzel]

All traded in at EB Games and all for Xbox 360.

R6 Vegas- $4.00
GTA 4- $14
Ghost recon- 40cents.
Quake 4- $3
GOW- $13
COD3- $3.75
Bioshock- $12
Saints Row- $8.25
Orange Box- $6.25
Guitar Hero 2- $5.50
Rock Band- $9
Ridge Racer- $3.75

[madara]

Posted this in another thread but EB is now offering 25% more TIC towards Brutal Legend.

i asked for this deal earlier today and was denied. the manager said he did not get anything about this.

[jeremy31]

All traded in at EB Games

Secret Agent Clank PSP $17.25
Tiger woods 08 PSP $4.50
NBA 07 PSP $1.75

Lego Indiana jones PS3 $12
Silent Hill PS3 $16.50
Spiderman 3 PS3 $6
Call of duty 5 PS3 $40
Fallout 3 PS3 $40

Mario Kart Wii $35
NHL 2k9 wii $13.75
Battalion wars2 wii $13.50

[the_fm]

Mario Kart is back to 35? dammit!

[minuterice]

today at eb games
resident evil 5 ps3 40
resident evil 5 ps3 40
mario and sonic olympics wii 21.25
fight night 4 ps3 40
red faction xbox 360 31.50
ufc xbox 360 37
guitar hero 3 xbox 360 3.75
super paper mario wii 18.50
guitar hero 3 wii 10
wii sports 5.25

[Vinman]

Not surprise really as BBV and rental stores in general are going downhill. Nowadays, people don't rent movies or games like they used to. I remember back in 1998, there were always quite a bit of people at BBV, but now you hardly see anybody in them.

It's a strange world out there, and things are changing so fast.

I can remember in the 1990's, Blockbuster was THE major influence on Hollywood, and their "family friendly" rental policy virtually annihilated X movies and killed about 95% of R movies for good.

Now, all we get is PG-13 pablum written for 9-year olds.

[Wick98]

When I picked up my MUA2 pre-order Tuesday morning, the CSR forgot to give me the Juggernaut code. I called the next day and another CSR said she'd hold one for me. But, when I went to pick it up yesterday, it was gone. The same clerk who had forgotten to give it to me at first, called a store close to his house and asked them to hold one, telling me he'd pick it up today before he had to work at 3pm. I went in tonight and picked it up, and thanked him. I really appreciated him going out of his way like that. It was at the North Oshawa store.

A question:

On the way home, I picked up a copy of Brothers in Arms HH 360 at Blockbuster for $20 used. I traded my copy in in July, forgetting that there was an achievement for playing it today (Sept 17.) I've already beaten it, so I only plan to pop it in for the achievement.

What should I do with it afterwards? $20 seems like a lot to spend on a trade 3 title (but I think it still qualifies,) so I'm considering returning it to Blockbuster for credit to spend on a rental or another purchase. Would that be return fraud in any way? What's their used game return policy like?

[Cryptopsy]

Again, don't know the value but still work, gotta love those 9$ Ass. Creed :D
Ass. Creed 360
Ass. Creed Ps3
Lost Odyssey

[pawlusho]

Yea, i did a trade 3 for 70 down on the collector's edition

Are you sure you got the collector's edition of Assassin s Creed 2 for $70? I was quoted today at EB $90 for the collector's, $70 for the regular edition.

[neksus]

Are you sure you got the collector's edition of Assassin s Creed 2 for $70? I was quoted today at EB $90 for the collector's, $70 for the regular edition.

He said $70 down :razz:

[mahjongmaniac]

Mario Kart is back to 35? dammit!

yep, went up a couple bucks compared to yesterday

but remember that RP still offers $40

if you have 10+ games to trade, would result in same TIV at EBG though


BTW, traded Warioware smooth moves for $23.25... what's strange is over the wknd i could've sworn i was quoted (a scan) $23.75
weird constantly fluctuating TIVs

[LoneI2anger]

mustve been posted already but i cant find it in last pages, whats the tiv for nhl 10? got an extra copy =) thanks!

[GVRtrader]

mustve been posted already but i cant find it in last pages, whats the tiv for nhl 10? got an extra copy =) thanks!

If you have GG then 70, otherwise 40.

[the_fm]

If you have GG then 70, otherwise 40.

there's no GG with NHL10

[Z-Dawg]

Hey guys, I got an update on some TIVS from EB, Sept 17th:
FIFA Soccer 09 $17.25
Call of Duty 2 $9.75
Saint's Row $8.25
PGR 4 $8.25
NBA Live 09 $12.50
Monopoly $10.25
The Simpsons $8.25
Gears of War 2 $24.75
All for XBOX 360. Did T3G1F for NFS Shift & Halo 3 ODST.

[baconape]

Not surprise really as BBV and rental stores in general are going downhill. Nowadays, people don't rent movies or games like they used to. I remember back in 1998, there were always quite a bit of people at BBV, but now you hardly see anybody in them.

perhaps it has somthing to do with offering 10.$ for @ss games and tring o sell em for 15-20

[taro-chan]

I bet a lot of you are waiting for today's update on Assassin's Creed

360 and PS3 still works as of 15 minutes ago

Traded in
360 Assassin's Creed
PS3 Assassin's Creed
PS3 GT:P

For
GT5

[Seifer]

I bet a lot of you are waiting for today's update on Assassin's Creed

360 and PS3 still works as of 15 minutes ago

Traded in
360 Assassin's Creed
PS3 Assassin's Creed
PS3 GT:P

For
GT5

Great...gonna do the same trade !

[Acid_]

Traded on 2009-09-17 at EB
Terminator Salvation 360 - $22.50

[pandaren]

TIV UPDATES:

At EBG Square one
Dynasty Warriors Empirer PS3 $20.50
Quick Spot DS $2.50
NFS Prostreet PS3 $9.00

[Acid_]

When I picked up my MUA2 pre-order Tuesday morning, the CSR forgot to give me the Juggernaut code. I called the next day and another CSR said she'd hold one for me. But, when I went to pick it up yesterday, it was gone. The same clerk who had forgotten to give it to me at first, called a store close to his house and asked them to hold one, telling me he'd pick it up today before he had to work at 3pm. I went in tonight and picked it up, and thanked him. I really appreciated him going out of his way like that. It was at the North Oshawa store.


I went to pickup my preorder for MUA2 yesterday and the EB guy looked for a long time and finally said that they had no Juggernaut codes left. Huh? I thought that was part of the preorder. I know some EBs tape the code cards to the preorders and hold them for their customers. Apparently they were handing them out like it was Halloween at this EB. Oh well game guarantees are great.



A question:

On the way home, I picked up a copy of Brothers in Arms HH 360 at Blockbuster for $20 used. I traded my copy in in July, forgetting that there was an achievement for playing it today (Sept 17.) I've already beaten it, so I only plan to pop it in for the achievement.

What should I do with it afterwards? $20 seems like a lot to spend on a trade 3 title (but I think it still qualifies,) so I'm considering returning it to Blockbuster for credit to spend on a rental or another purchase. Would that be return fraud in any way? What's their used game return policy like?

Naaa, it's not cool to use the return policy for a free rental. Trade it in.

[Psubs]

yep, went up a couple bucks compared to yesterday

but remember that RP still offers $40

if you have 10+ games to trade, would result in same TIV at EBG though


BTW, traded Warioware smooth moves for $23.25... what's strange is over the wknd i could've sworn i was quoted (a scan) $23.75
weird constantly fluctuating TIVs

The 50 cent drops are great for us as we can see momentum of falling TIV's.

Like Brunswick pro bowling going from $9.75 to $9.25 as of today.

Wacky Races and Wii Play holding onto life-support at $8.25.

[mahjongmaniac]

The 50 cent drops are great for us as we can see momentum of falling TIV's.

true enough... i suppose that's a good thing


Wacky Races and Wii Play holding onto life-support at $8.25.

heh, don't forget Simpsons 360 and SF:LS PSP ... $8.25 as well

TIVs likely gonna drop anytime now...

[pompoco]

Some trade-ins today @ EB around lunchtime...

Assasins Creed (PS-3) $13.50 (PM'd @ FS for $6.90)
Assasins Creed (X360) $13.00 (Ditto)
H.A.W.X. (PS-3) $32.75 (WM $19.00)
MGS 4 LE $17.25 (PM'd @ FS for $17.32)
Syphon Filter; LS (PSP) $8.25 (WM $10.00, to lazy for running to BB and PM for $7)

They haven't yet compensated for WM's anniversery sale thats why I rushed in yesterday and today to get some T3G1for $1 (stupid by-laws here in WPG)
done. :D

There are still MGS4 LE's @ WM Ellice Ave. and Kenaston for $19.83. Garden City and Regent FS's have LE in stock for $44.90 to PM.
WM Garden City had some Assasins Creed for X360 and some H.A.W.X left and WM Regent had some AC and H.A.W.X. for PS3 and X360 both also had SF:LS for $10.
Almost all BB and FS have stock to PM on AC and H.A.W.X.
Both BB have SF:LS for 39.99 to PM ($7)

[mushy_eyes]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.

But... at another EB... traded in these 3 for NHL 10:
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) - $14 TIV

[the_fm]

yep, went up a couple bucks compared to yesterday

but remember that RP still offers $40

if you have 10+ games to trade, would result in same TIV at EBG though


BTW, traded Warioware smooth moves for $23.25... what's strange is over the wknd i could've sworn i was quoted (a scan) $23.75
weird constantly fluctuating TIVs

i trade a bunch the other. made about $298. i could had over $300 if MK was $35 :razz:

[lemailme]

EB T3F1

Dunno the trade in values, but they worked for preorder

Assassin's Creed xbox 360
HAWX xbox 360
Ridge Racer 7 PS3

Preordered Assassin's Creed 2 PS3

oh, i also got 3.25 back on an edge card.

[Guitarmy]

Some trade-ins today @ EB around lunchtime...

Assasins Creed (PS-3) $13.50 (PM'd @ FS for $6.90)
Assasins Creed (X360) $13.00 (Ditto)
H.A.W.X. (PS-3) $32.75 (WM $19.00)
MGS 4 LE $17.25 (PM'd @ FS for $17.32)
Syphon Filter; LS (PSP) $8.25 (WM $10.00, to lazy for running to BB and PM for $7)

They haven't yet compensated for WM's anniversery sale thats why I rushed in yesterday and today to get some T3G1for $1 (stupid by-laws here in WPG)
done. :D

There are still MGS4 LE's @ WM Ellice Ave. and Kenaston for $19.83. Garden City and Regent FS's have LE in stock for $44.90 to PM.
WM Garden City had some Assasins Creed for X360 and some H.A.W.X left and WM Regent had some AC and H.A.W.X. for PS3 and X360 both also had SF:LS for $10.
Almost all BB and FS have stock to PM on AC and H.A.W.X.
Both BB have SF:LS for 39.99 to PM ($7)

Which EB did you do the T3G1 for $1 deal? I have asked about it a couple of times at the Gamestop on Taylor and have been told they don't have any for it.

[coldpower27]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.

But... at another EB... traded in these 3 for NHL 10:

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) - $14 TIV

Agreed, I got denied at Scarborough Town Centre EBGames, but at another EB I went to, it went through.

Traded in...
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Bioshock (PS3)

for MUA2 (PS3).

[Seifer]

Eb Games today :

Wacky Races (Wii) : $8.25
Syphon Filter Logan Shadow (PP) : $8.25
Assassin's Creed (PS3 AND Xbox 360) : $13
Gran Turismo Prologue (PS3) : $14
Wii Play (Wii) : $8.25
Top Spin 3 (PS3) : $9

[deezz]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.

But... at another EB... traded in these 3 for NHL 10:
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) - $14 TIV

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! that is such ******** man.

[pompoco]

Which EB did you do the T3G1 for $1 deal? I have asked about it a couple of times at the Gamestop on Taylor and have been told they don't have any for it.

Well so far it worked on EB Crossroads (Regent) and Garden City as well as Polo Park.
traded 3 yesterday for Halo ODST and 3 today for NFS:Shift
Hawx paid off my Preorder for Dragon Age Origins CE.
My current GG's are going back for Uncharted 2 and Borderlands.
The NFS from today goes back for MW2 probably....

YMMV on the games they let you pick for the trade3 but Halo ODST and NFS:S worked....
MW2 and Borderlands were unclear thats why I have two NFS:S ATM (1@GG and1 @T3f1+$.99 and return that unopened for preorder...):)

Too bad that they strart stopping the trades for the cheaps now... but that was to expect...

[soulchild]

got rejected try to trade in hawx and ASS at centerpoint, the one across and steeles marketplace

[Acid_]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.

But... at another EB... traded in these 3 for NHL 10:
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) - $14 TIV

Agreed, I got denied at Scarborough Town Centre EBGames, but at another EB I went to, it went through.

Traded in...
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Bioshock (PS3)

for MUA2 (PS3).

Wow EBs starting to learn!!

[cashinstinct]

I was happy not to be denied for Ass Creed... it probably won't last long though!

After all , it's one of the good times that we shall be happy that EB staff do not read their emails.

[Seifer]

I was happy not to be denied for Ass Creed... it probably won't last long though!

After all , it's one of the good times that we shall be happy that EB staff do not read their emails.

I traded 3 Assassin's Creed ! (For 3 games)

[deezz]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.


fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! that is such ******** man.

got rejected try to trade in hawx and ASS at centerpoint, the one across and steeles marketplace
fuuuuuuk fuuuuuuuuuk fuuuuuuk I use all of these ones too!! Hillcrest is my primary, and the other three are my backups!! shiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt! Thanks for posting though guys, now I know I don't need to waste my time there.....it'll probably go back to normal after Walmart's sale is over....

[BUFFAR]

EB - Sept. 18/09

PS3
Street Fighter 4 - $37.00 (TMGM+bonus $3.34)
HAWX - $32.75 (TMGM+bonus $3.34)

XBOX360
Assasin Creed - $13.00 (TMGM+bonus $3.34)

[fluidmax]

ya got shut down for T3G1F with Assassin's Creed (PS3 and 360) with HAWX by 2 EBs in my area (said the same thing about email they got from head office) ...guys...they are catching up so trade them in ASAP :mad:

[deezz]

ya got shut down for T3G1F with Assassin's Creed (PS3 and 360) with HAWX by 2 EBs in my area (said the same thing about email they got from head office) ...guys...they are catching up so trade them in ASAP :mad:

where are you located man? what stores were they?

[Cryptopsy]

I traded 3 Assassin's Creed ! (For 3 games)
Traded 4 for 2 games :P

[deezz]

Agreed, I got denied at Scarborough Town Centre EBGames, but at another EB I went to, it went through.

Traded in...
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Bioshock (PS3)

for MUA2 (PS3).

Which one were you successful at?

[Jouvert]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.


Uh-oh! EB is starting to wise up. If so, epic fail!

[got_it_4_cheap]

ya got shut down for T3G1F with Assassin's Creed (PS3 and 360) with HAWX by 2 EBs in my area (said the same thing about email they got from head office) ...guys...they are catching up so trade them in ASAP :mad:

i had a feeling this would happen ... but not this fast! :-0

didn't bother with getting ac cause closest bb/fs were out of stock, blessing in disguise i guess :cheesygri


There are still MGS4 LE's @ WM Ellice Ave. and Kenaston for $19.83. Garden City and Regent FS's have LE in stock for $44.90 to PM.
WM Garden City had some Assasins Creed for X360 and some H.A.W.X left and WM Regent had some AC and H.A.W.X. for PS3 and X360 both also had SF:LS for $10.


buy one and send it to me! :-0:razz:

[balonis]

Got rid of my 6 ass creeds just in time lol. Went right at open today since i had to be up early and right when eb opened traded xbox and ps3 version plus the 3 tenchus i had for Halo, Uncharted, and GT5. Didn't want to take the chance at first but csr was a real joker and didn't care. Was leaving his job in a week! lol

[pandaren]

traded in 2 ASSES and 2 HAWKS, :D

Here are the games I traded in today at EBG all of them are PS3

ASS CREED 13
HAWK 32.75
KILLZONE 2 28.25
GODFATHER 2 23.75
Motorstorm pacific 20

USE T3G1 for Uncharted 2

[the_fm]

traded in 2 ASSES and 2 HAWKS, :D

Here are the games I traded in today at EBG all of them are PS3

ASS CREED 13
HAWK 32.75
KILLZONE 2 28.25
GODFATHER 2 23.75
Motorstorm pacific 20

USE T3G1 for Uncharted 2

you really did a trade 3 with 3 of those games? why?

[Haz]

you really did a trade 3 with 3 of those games? why?I think he did TMGM. Would make sense.

I'm glad I dumped off my Logan's Shadows and Assassin's Creeds a few days ago. I actually bought my AC from FS with the intent of PMing them today.

[grappos13]

damn.. ppl owning up these AC and such for trade ins.. i was too lazy to do it lol...actually too busy..

althought i did some pm at BB to get hawx for 17+tax...guitar hero smash hits for $30+Tax (got ps3 even tho only 360 in flyer)... then i got some of the tv show dvds for like $8 a season.. pretty good deals id say..not to mention i used the SPC coupon for it and then the lady gave it back to me too lol

[tecbot]

Wow cant get to a eb till tommorow hopefully there to lazy to read emails ohh well....

[Jagmit]

Wow cant get to a eb till tommorow hopefully there to lazy to read emails ohh well....

well hopefully they won't adjust the TIV tomorow

[Maharg]

Don't you think you could just hold on to AC for a week or two and the value will go back up?

[taro-chan]

Don't you think you could just hold on to AC for a week or two and the value will go back up?Wouldn't be too surprised unless they just have too many in stock by now.... the eb I traded mine at already had 10-15 used copies of it. (also like 30 Socoms... haha)

[Setz]

damn.. ppl owning up these AC and such for trade ins.. i was too lazy to do it lol...actually too busy..

althought i did some pm at BB to get hawx for 17+tax...guitar hero smash hits for $30+Tax (got ps3 even tho only 360 in flyer)... then i got some of the tv show dvds for like $8 a season.. pretty good deals id say..not to mention i used the SPC coupon for it and then the lady gave it back to me too lol

Is HAWX any good, or you just bough it to trade in?

[miladvm]

September 18 EBGames

Hotel Dusk (DS) - $5.25
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP) - $4.50
Condemned: Criminal Origins (360) - $4.00
Forza Motorsport 2 (360) - $3.75
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume One (360) - $1.25

[Thundercloud]

September 17 EBGames

Xbox 360
Mass Effect 9.50
Assassin's Creed 13
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 12
DiRT 12
Dead Space 12
Virtua Tennis 3 75 cents
Crackdown 4.25
Stuntman Ignition 5.75
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 12

[pandaren]

I think he did TMGM. Would make sense.

I'm glad I dumped off my Logan's Shadows and Assassin's Creeds a few days ago. I actually bought my AC from FS with the intent of PMing them today.


Actually I did T3G1 with 2 Asses and 1 Motorstorm cuz they are least valuable items. The rest were used for TMGM, it doesn't makes sense to do T3G1 with Killzone 2 or Godfather or even HAWK after all

[Brobie]

EB's (TMGM) tiv this evening Sept. 18

360
Tiger Woods PGA tour 09 - 8.25 (13.25)
Pure - 12.75 (17.75)
Mass Effect - 9.50 (14.50)
TR Underworld - 11.75 (16.75)
PGR 4 - 8.25 (13.25)
Too Human - 9.75 (14.75)
Top Spin 3 - 10.00 (15.00)

PS3
Skate 2 - 20.75 (25.75)
AC - 13.25 (18.25)
Fallout 3 - 40.00 (45.00)

[Matryx]

what is the TMGM promotion everyone's talking about?

[xeL|]

trade more get more

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/pdf/getmore_sep09_en.pdf

what is the TMGM promotion everyone's talking about?

[the_fm]

what is the TMGM promotion everyone's talking about?

the more you trade, the more you get. it's a promo at EB that ends October 3rd. games have to be worth $3+ to qualify. 3 games and more get extra 3.34 per game, 5 games and more get extra 4 per game, 10 games and more get extra 5 per game

[Turbinator_007]

Today, EB TIV:
================================================== ====
Assassins Creed XBOX360.................... ($13)
Devil May Cry 4 PS3........................... (unknown... but qualified)
Guitar Hero: World Tour PS3................ ($9ish)
Syphon Fighter: Logan's Shadow PSP.... ($8.25)
NHL 2K9 Wii..................................... ($13ish)
Pirates of the C..: At Worlds End PS3.... ($6)
================================================== ====

[Whirlwind]

Today @ EB. All values before TMGM promos.

Xbox 360
Incredible Hulk - $5.75
Iron Man - $5.25
Hellboy - $5
Assassins Creed - $13

PS3
Assassins Creed - $13
Bioshock - $14
MGS4 - $17

Others that qualified for T3G1F but I didn't trade/pay attention to the values..kinda obvious but..Batman AA, Motorsorm Pacifiic Rift & Killzone 2.

[coolwarm]

EB's (TMGM) tiv this evening Sept. 18

360
Tiger Woods PGA tour 09 - 8.25 (13.25)
Pure - 12.75 (17.75)
Mass Effect - 9.50 (14.50)
TR Underworld - 11.75 (16.75)
PGR 4 - 8.25 (13.25)
Too Human - 9.75 (14.75)
Top Spin 3 - 10.00 (15.00)

PS3
Skate 2 - 20.75 (25.75)
AC - 13.25 (18.25)
Fallout 3 - 40.00 (45.00)

All games >$8? You can get 3 pre-orders and $45 credit

[mahjongmaniac]

Better get those Assassin's Creeds and Logan's Shadows in quick guys!
Mom tried to trade in those two for NHL 10 at Hillcrest Mall - CSR said they got an email informing them of Walmart's sale, so they're not taking Assassin's Creed, and that they're no longer taking in Logan's Shadow.

But... at another EB... traded in these 3 for NHL 10:
Assassin's Creed (360)
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) - $14 TIV

what's interesting is that instead of doing ^that, they could've just as easily dropped the TIV <$8...

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Wow EBs starting to learn!!

yeah, they actually read their emails now :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

i had a feeling this would happen ... but not this fast! :-0

recall that QC had the sale a couple days early

so there must've been a bunch of QC RFDers that took advantage of the AC trade fodder deal, enough to raise an alarm to HO

and then don't forget the WM anniv. sale thread was also posted a wk in advance (despite that it only lasted for a day or so before it got taken down)

EBG must've caught-on pretty easily in either case

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well hopefully they won't adjust the TIV tomorow

you underestimate the power of the RFD effect =P

[Turbinator_007]

People could be a bit smarter, and NOT do the following things, so that Alarms don't go off (at least not as quickly :D) :

1) DON'T try to trade 2 (or more) copies of the same game at once... if you got multiple copies go to different locations, DUH? Even if its for two different consoles that's still sketch and raises a half-alarm, haha.

2) DON'T leave the game sealed and ask stupid sh*t like "hey mines still sealed can I get more credit?" This is even funnier when you make up a story you hate the game/think its boring, and they find it's still sealed.

3) DON'T go and try to price-match 15 copies of the same fkin' game. Maximum you should ever try is 2, regardless of how good your stories are.

4) .... I'll think of something soon enough, lol, anyone else can chime in. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

September 18 EBGames

Hotel Dusk (DS) - $5.25
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP) - $4.50
Condemned: Criminal Origins (360) - $4.00
Forza Motorsport 2 (360) - $3.75
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume One (360) - $1.25

wow... can't believe FFT is worth <$8... :|

that means used copies are prbly around $15-20

EDIT: oh wait i forgot it became a GHs title... guess that's why

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what is the TMGM promotion everyone's talking about?

thread and info: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783251

it's been going on since start of Sept.

[BUFFAR]

I really want to know the TIV for AC tomorrow. lol
...or HAWX

[GVRtrader]

I really want to know the TIV for AC tomorrow. lol
...or HAWX

AC probably <8, HAWX = probably still >8 as its really not a great deal for the T3G1F deal (not bad but not great either). I figure AC is a good time killer while waiting for NHL roster updates + title patch 1.1 as online play is buggy now with the new glitch goal that a lot of people found (and its pretty easy to do as i figured it out while playing against someone abusing it and used it to beat him:D).

[SomeGuyyyyyy]

EBG 9/18/09
Fable II (360) $32.00

[Melkor]

Anybody know if I can trade in the fallout 3 expansion pack?

[baconape]

damn.. ppl owning up these AC and such for trade ins.. i was too lazy to do it lol...actually too busy..

althought i did some pm at BB to get hawx for 17+tax...guitar hero smash hits for $30+Tax (got ps3 even tho only 360 in flyer)... then i got some of the tv show dvds for like $8 a season.. pretty good deals id say..not to mention i used the SPC coupon for it and then the lady gave it back to me too lol

i got smash hits also from fs for like 31.00 not too bad, so i can get all drunk and sing that through the fire and flames song, the drums for that tune are just wrong. great deal for 30$

[baconape]

People could be a bit smarter, and NOT do the following things, so that Alarms don't go off (at least not as quickly :D) :



4) .... I'll think of something soon enough, lol, anyone else can chime in. :lol:


dont be buddy buddy with the csr's, the more comfortable you will get and let somthing slip

[Vinman]

There's nothing wrong with being nice to the CSRs, as that can get you a head's up on deals, like with that XB360 trade-in.

The problem is, that most of you are just buying to trade-in and have guilty consciences - just buy cheap quality games to actually PLAY, then trade them in later and your problem's solved.

[grappos13]

i got smash hits also from fs for like 31.00 not too bad, so i can get all drunk and sing that through the fire and flames song, the drums for that tune are just wrong. great deal for 30$

haha nice... i just needed to add it to my collection as i am collecting all of the GH and RB games for the ps3... even tho i suck at can only do medium guitar and bass and like hard vocals.. i still enjoy it sometiems and play with friends... i now got all of the GH for PS3 (GH3, GHA, GHWT, GHM, GH5, GHSH)... as for RB I have (RB1 imported and kept the case lol, RB2, RB:beatles, RB track pack 2, Rock band AC DC track pack)... im thinking since i didnt keep the disc for RB1.. maybe i should just import track pack 2 and ACDC and get rid of the discs as well.. not sure..so it leaves me without the hard rock track pack and the country track pack (eek)... also i wnat to have every singstar game released in north america too.. i have all of the singstar ps2 games (i got them a year ago during WM anniversary sale there.. pm'ed at FS to get them for like $6 each) and i got the ps3 ones except the new singstar queen one :/

ok that was too much ramble...

since i got a couple extra maddens that i didnt unload yet.. im thinking my best bet is to put a madden towards brutal legend and get 39 x 1.25 = 48.75.. so in the end, getting some copies from EB only ended up losing me around $6 in EB credit :/

[madara]

09/18 at EB both for PS3
Naruto:Ultimate Ninja Storm $28
Top Spin 3 $11.25

The csr won't give me the 25% extra credit for Brutal Legend. He said his district manager told them not to do it since it was only a rumor going on in twitter. i countered, i got the weekly newsletter! still won't let me. eb really has to hire someone to maintain their website. it is always outdated unlike most stores.. heck even the US website. if it is updated on time, their csr's will have something to reference at and they don't have to wait for their inefficient corporate communication, if they ever has one. most of the time, the customers are more informed than their own csr's. fail!

[VerySlowpoke]

Anybody know if I can trade in the fallout 3 expansion pack?

I don't believe you can trade in just for the DLC because it's not sold separated unless you purchase it on PSN (which no store will give you credit for).

[vacant]

I don't believe you can trade in just for the DLC because it's not sold separated unless you purchase it on PSN (which no store will give you credit for).

the 360 version has a disc expansion.

[neksus]

09/18 at EB both for PS3
Naruto:Ultimate Ninja Storm $28
Top Spin 3 $11.25

The csr won't give me the 25% extra credit for Brutal Legend. He said his district manager told them not to do it since it was only a rumor going on in twitter. i countered, i got the weekly newsletter! still won't let me. eb really has to hire someone to maintain their website. it is always outdated unlike most stores.. heck even the US website. if it is updated on time, their csr's will have something to reference at and they don't have to wait for their inefficient corporate communication, if they ever has one. most of the time, the customers are more informed than their own csr's. fail!

They wouldn't even have a way to view the website from in store :razz:

I don't believe you can trade in just for the DLC because it's not sold separated unless you purchase it on PSN (which no store will give you credit for).

The DLC versions available on disc sure can be traded in.

[Jagmit]

anyone know the TIVs of PS3/360 AC today? my EBs don't give tivs over the phone :(

[VerySlowpoke]

The DLC versions available on disc sure can be traded in.

Whoops. I misread what he was asking. Definitely still too early for me. :D

[balonis]

Still valid for trade 3
traded another 2 copies (1 xbox plus 1 ps 3) along with ghost recon 2 for NBA 2k10

[DaoudS]

traded in NBA 2K9, Dead Space and Ninja Gaiden 2 for a pre-order of Uncharted 2.

[Jagmit]

traded in NBA 2K9, Dead Space and Ninja Gaiden 2 for a pre-order of Uncharted 2.

what did ya'll get for the preorder, yesterday i got an uncharted 2 game case, sealed and the dude said that was the bonus (beta code and stuff in it apparently). but when i opened it, there was nothing in it. i think it was just a display copy cause it says "reserve now for blah blah" on the front. will go back today and see wats up, along with trying to find AC lol.

[Turbinator_007]

dont be buddy buddy with the csr's, the more comfortable you will get and let somthing slip

I agree, so that's #4. Just be polite and courteous. Being buddy-buddy may make something like this happen:

CSR: "Damn a lot of Assassins Creeds coming in today bro."
You: "Haha yeah! We're all grabbing them for 9$ from Walmart's sale dude!"
Inner you: oh ****....

When you leave, the CSR tells his manager, who tells head office, and boom tiv lowered = mega pwnage. Sadly an idiot in the Hawx thread already broke rule #2 and got the XBOX 360 tiv of Hawx lowered by trading in two copies of the xbox360 game at once to the same CSR. Noobs like these.... :mad:

5) Don't try to pre-order 2 or more copies of the same game for the same console at the same store. No matter what story you have its still sketch and raises alarms! :lol:


Not saying CSR's are dumb either, I'm sure there's a few cool ones that read this thread. But usually if they are reading this thread they are the chill ones... we can hope. :)

[balonis]

lol just did my monthly tabulation and i now have $1000 in eb credit along with 8 preorders
get those ass creeds in quick! still >$8

[Turbinator_007]

lol just did my monthly tabulation and i now have $1000 in eb credit along with 8 preorders
get those ass creeds in quick! still >$8

Holy ****!!! Nice! But maybe you should chill now? :lol:

I'm controlling myself, no more trade-in-finding drives, and no more pre-orders!
(until next year)

My wallet will thank me for it, lol.

It's funny when people buy ****loads of games and don't even play them = huge waste of money, even if its a deal...

[the_fm]

Holy ****!!! Nice! But maybe you should chill now? :lol:

I'm controlling myself, no more trade-in-finding drives, and no more pre-orders!
(until next year)

My wallet will thank me for it, lol.

It's funny when people buy ****loads of games and don't even play them = huge waste of money, even if its a deal...

it depends. sometimes, when you have a decent promo, it's hard to not take advantage of it even if you don't plan on buying anything in the near future

[tietherope]

I don't think I have seen it posted yet. I was just in EB and saw a flyer for 25% more TIC towards Forza 3.

[_pOtEnZa_]

It's funny when people buy ****loads of games and don't even play them = huge waste of money, even if its a deal...

so buying 3 x 9.99 games and getting a 69.99 game for it, saving 40 in the process is a huge waste a money ? ..i like your math LOL

[Turbinator_007]

so buying 3 x 9.99 games and getting a 69.99 game for it, saving 40 in the process is a huge waste a money ? ..i like your math LOL

Nah bro that's not what I mean at all, lol. Of course that's amazing, I do that too.

I'm talking about the people who have like 15 pre-orders, that keep doing the T3G1F non-stop, yet don't take the time to play the games afterwords. It's a waste of money in the sense that, you don't reap the benefits of your trading!

[xeL|]

+1

nah bro that's not what i mean at all, lol. Of course that's amazing, i do that too.

I'm talking about the people who have like 15 pre-orders, that keep doing the t3g1f non-stop, yet don't take the time to play the games afterwords. It's a waste of money in the sense that, you don't reap the benefits of your trading!

[Vinman]

It's funny when people buy ****loads of games and don't even play them = huge waste of money, even if its a deal...

Sometime, but it depends on how good the deal is. When Zellers had 50% off the on-sale games awhile back, I snagged a pile of games, and although I haven't got around to them all yet, I have played quite a few, traded some in on XBOX 360's and sold a couple on EBay.

When I'm getting Wii/XB360 games for $5-$7 and PS2 for $2.50, that's enough for me to buy a lot of those "tweener" games I don't know if I'll like or not. Very little risk and if you buy smart, a lot of times you can get a fun little game or potential trade-in fodder.

Like Spider-man: Friend or Foe - I had no clue on what it was like, but the kids just love playing it.

[ProtossCraft]

Nah bro that's not what I mean at all, lol. Of course that's amazing, I do that too.

I'm talking about the people who have like 15 pre-orders, that keep doing the T3G1F non-stop, yet don't take the time to play the games afterwords. It's a waste of money in the sense that, you don't reap the benefits of your trading!

i completely agree with this, i have 3 pre orders at EB and probably wont have time to finish all 3 and one of them is CODMW2 so that will be pretty time consuming. So what i did was just put the other 2 preorders on GG games so that if i really dont like them and cant find the time to play with them im just gonna bring them back for the credit and wait for other good games coming out in the future, like Bioshock 2 and GT5 ;).

[balonis]

oh if only you knew how the business works..

Nah bro that's not what I mean at all, lol. Of course that's amazing, I do that too.

I'm talking about the people who have like 15 pre-orders, that keep doing the T3G1F non-stop, yet don't take the time to play the games afterwords. It's a waste of money in the sense that, you don't reap the benefits of your trading!

[Setz]

oh if only you knew how the business works..

You need at least a BA in Hoarding at UofK to get into this industry.

[mahjongmaniac]

There's nothing wrong with being nice to the CSRs, as that can get you a head's up on deals, like with that XB360 trade-in.

The problem is, that most of you are just buying to trade-in and have guilty consciences - just buy cheap quality games to actually PLAY, then trade them in later and your problem's solved.

yeah, but ^that doesn't come by v. often

the BAA deal was awesome, but it's not like we'll see new release games for that price often... in fact, quite rare

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09/18 at EB both for PS3
Naruto:Ultimate Ninja Storm $28
Top Spin 3 $11.25

The csr won't give me the 25% extra credit for Brutal Legend. He said his district manager told them not to do it since it was only a rumor going on in twitter. i countered, i got the weekly newsletter! still won't let me. eb really has to hire someone to maintain their website. it is always outdated unlike most stores.. heck even the US website. if it is updated on time, their csr's will have something to reference at and they don't have to wait for their inefficient corporate communication, if they ever has one. most of the time, the customers are more informed than their own csr's. fail!

hm... then that means anything taken f/ their twitter feed should be taken w/ a grain of salt, and their twitter posts has just lost all credibility, making it pointless for there to be any followers in the future

i doubt that's EBG's intention

[mahjongmaniac]

When you leave, the CSR tells his manager, who tells head office, and boom tiv lowered = mega pwnage.

HO doesn't need heads-up f/ chain store MODs to find out about this...
they just need to read this thread (and the other game sale threads) =D

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lol just did my monthly tabulation and i now have $1000 in eb credit along with 8 preorders
get those ass creeds in quick! still >$8

hm... let's see...

3/4 of that credit was racked up via 11 Wolfenturds GG pre-orders = $770 EBG TIC...

[Turbinator_007]

Do you guys know where I can pre-order COD: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition? My apologies if this has been asked already.

EB TIV (yesterday):

HAWX (PS3): 33$

[Setz]

Do you guys know where I can pre-order COD: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition? My apologies if this has been asked already.

EB TIV (yesterday):

HAWX (PS3): 33$

EB stopped taking pre-orders for the Prestige edition in mid August. I'm sure Amazon.ca stll has it.

[the_fm]

Sometime, but it depends on how good the deal is. When Zellers had 50% off the on-sale games awhile back, I snagged a pile of games, and although I haven't got around to them all yet, I have played quite a few, traded some in on XBOX 360's and sold a couple on EBay.

When I'm getting Wii/XB360 games for $5-$7 and PS2 for $2.50, that's enough for me to buy a lot of those "tweener" games I don't know if I'll like or not. Very little risk and if you buy smart, a lot of times you can get a fun little game or potential trade-in fodder.

Like Spider-man: Friend or Foe - I had no clue on what it was like, but the kids just love playing it.

where did you get Wii games for $5. i'd love to just buy them so i can put it in my hdd and trade them after. comes out cheaper than renting :D

[Seifer]

Eb (Today)

Syphon Filter Logan Shadow (PSP) : $7.50 :mad: DAMMIT !

[Spikie2]

traded in littlebigplanet at future shop tiv dropped to 33.50

[neksus]

lol just did my monthly tabulation and i now have $1000 in eb credit along with 8 preorders
get those ass creeds in quick! still >$8

I'm honestly surprised you haven't registered an account on tivs.ca
It actually does this for you :razz:

[nobudda]

Has anyone tested Tenchu Wii at Future Shop lately? Last TIVS update was Aug 28?

[fluidmax]

lol just did my monthly tabulation and i now have $1000 in eb credit along with 8 preorders...

I personally don't see the point about telling people how much is on your Edge/Gift Card. I know to some people it is a way to show off their Hoarding skills and for some they think it is some kind of accomplishment and they just have to tell the word... after all those credits are not free, it cost you time and money to acquire (you probably spent 1/3 to 1/5 of the money to get all those credits) . I admit I also hoard "a lot" but every time when my friends ask me about how much credits i have in FS,BBV,WM, Rogers and EB I always just laugh and say I have enough...this is not a contest... it is just a way to not spend too much money when you want to buy something that is not on sale. :twisted:

[balonis]

I guess you don't follow me like some other people do. The max I have spent to get all my credit has been $15. I have been able to make up more than 4000% of this back in cash also. I have perfected this and have also offered courses on this to others. It's actually a quite profitable business.


I personally don't see the point about telling people how much is on your Edge/Gift Card. I know to some people it is a way to show off their Hoarding skills and for some they think it is some kind of accomplishment and they just have to tell the word... after all those credits are not free, it cost you time and money to acquire (you probably spent 1/3 to 1/5 of the money to get all those credits) . I admit I also hoard "a lot" but every time when my friends ask me about how much credits i have in FS,BBV,WM, Rogers and EB I always just laugh and say I have enough...this is not a contest... it is just a way to not spend too much money when you want to buy something that is not on sale. :twisted:

[xeL|]

I guess you don't follow me like some other people do. The max I have spent to get all my credit has been $15. I have been able to make up more than 4000% of this back in cash also. I have perfected this and have also offered courses on this to others. It's actually a quite profitable business.

teach me pls! :D

[chrza]

Anyways...

Traded in some games today.

EB Games
COD4 (PS3) $40
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii) $11.75
Resident Evil: UC (Wii) $11

BBV
NHL09 (PS3) $10
Alone In Dark (Wii) $10

I was impressed with the value of COD4. I only paid like $25 (new) for it at the Source quite a while back. Got my use out of it. I figured I was gonna use it for a trade in promo, but nope!

[Vinman]

where did you get Wii games for $5.

A while back, our Zellers put out a ton of sale priced games, on the same night as the "50% off sale items" special was going on, so it was a serious bonus.

Most of the Wii games came out to $5-$10, and Spider-man FoF was $6.50 ($13 half-off). I bought a TON that night, as did the kids, and snagged most of the "one copy only" quality titles and have enjoyed playing quite a few. Some of the others got me 2 XBOX 360's from EB.

[dfatcat]

The csr won't give me the 25% extra credit for Brutal Legend. He said his district manager told them not to do it since it was only a rumor going on in twitter. i countered, i got the weekly newsletter! still won't let me. eb really has to hire someone to maintain their website. it is always outdated unlike most stores.. heck even the US website. if it is updated on time, their csr's will have something to reference at and they don't have to wait for their inefficient corporate communication, if they ever has one. most of the time, the customers are more informed than their own csr's. fail!

Well, unless the twitter and gamestop/ebgames weekly newsletter are both run by a rogue organization... Go back and get your 25% or at least email their HQ. From the "Canadian Weekly Newsletter - Halo 3, Brutal Legend, NBA 2K10?"
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7262/webblast18sep09.jpg

[LatrellMoonwell]

do hoarders get banned from rfd? just curious

[Setz]

do hoarders get banned from rfd? just curious

No. Hot Deals forum would be empty otherwise.

[Monsterhdmi]

picked up Jericho when it was 9.89 at EB games.

one of the worst games ever made for the 360!

Really? I can think of a few that are worse.. I actually didnt mind the game. Its long traded now tho lol.

http://www.whim-project.info/whim/Signature.jpg

[rfdnoob]

project gotham racing 4 is down to 7.50 now, alot of games are less then the minimum 8 tiv required

[belowzeros]

Nah bro that's not what I mean at all, lol. Of course that's amazing, I do that too.

I'm talking about the people who have like 15 pre-orders, that keep doing the T3G1F non-stop, yet don't take the time to play the games afterwords. It's a waste of money in the sense that, you don't reap the benefits of your trading!



the first problem with that logic is you assume Balonis plays anything he buys, or even needs to buy games in the first place :) ...and no I'm not talking about those phantom kids in the community center he says he mentors lol :rolleyes:

[katamaris4ever]

Ugh, Guitar Hero World Tour isn't at 8 anymore...

Lego Indiana Jones (PS3) - 11
Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS) - 9 (Kinda surprised)
Guitar Hero World Tur (Wii) - 6.75
Guilty Gear Accent Core (No Plus, Wii) - 5.50

[mp3sn]

project gotham racing 4 is down to 7.50 now, alot of games are less then the minimum 8 tiv required

yup.... Simpsons X360 is down to 7.75 tiv at eb today... :mad:
it was >= $8 yesterday.....

grrrr......

[shadowslaya]

I keep reading about eb game's T3G1F promotion thing but I can't find it on their site...anyone care to explain it to me? I wanna get Demon Souls CE and wondered if this would apply to it.

[taro-chan]

I keep reading about eb game's T3G1F promotion thing but I can't find it on their site...anyone care to explain it to me? I wanna get Demon Souls CE and wondered if this would apply to it.Yes but you will be short by 10 dollars. You will have to pay out 10+tax in cash.

You basically need to trade in 3 games that have over 8 dollars TIV to ebgames to get 69.99 credit towards a new game or pre-order.

[shadowslaya]

so I have a game that i got for 20 and has $35 tiv...I should find games closer to $8 right? also how long is this promo out for??? thanks for your answer it has helped a lot

ok wait I'm looking at AC and from the WM sale it's $9 and on tivs.ca it says its $13 tiv at EB...so if I buy 3 copies of AC I can get $69.99 tiv?

[taro-chan]

so I have a game that i got for 20 and has $35 tiv...I should find games closer to $8 right? also how long is this promo out for??? thanks for your answer it has helped a lot

ok wait I'm looking at AC and from the WM sale it's $9 and on tivs.ca it says its $13 tiv at EB...so if I buy 3 copies of AC I can get $69.99 tiv?Some EBs won't take multiple copies. You could get away with trading in a 360 and a PS3 version. The promo is always there.. it never ends.



EB stopped taking pre-orders for the Prestige edition in mid August. I'm sure Amazon.ca stll has it.I didn't see it on Amazon.com. It says its sold out. The EBs I've asked said that they aren't getting enough to fill their pre-order. I better get mine.. I am 3rd at my EB.

[neksus]

so I have a game that i got for 20 and has $35 tiv...I should find games closer to $8 right? also how long is this promo out for??? thanks for your answer it has helped a lot

ok wait I'm looking at AC and from the WM sale it's $9 and on tivs.ca it says its $13 tiv at EB...so if I buy 3 copies of AC I can get $69.99 tiv?

Almost all EB locations now will not take duplicates.
Might learn something here:
www.tivs.ca/education/faq/

[Moreirinho]

Has anyone been successful at trading in AC to any EBs in Kingston?

[shadowslaya]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?

[neksus]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?

It's not unheard of, but I'd say most people here would definitely not spend over $45. There are a few who will say they don't spend over $20, but for that you need the BBV B2G1 and a little bit of luck.

Personally I've gotten one for $10 by bartering on kijiji :)

[xSPARKYx-]

It's not unheard of, but I'd say most people here would definitely not spend over $45. There are a few who will say they don't spend over $20, but for that you need the BBV B2G1 and a little bit of luck.

Personally I've gotten one for $10 by bartering on kijiji :)

http://blog.pharmalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/o_rly.jpg

[United11]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?

Even spending $50 is too much in my opinion. True RFD MASTERS will average spending under $20 for new game. I admit, some game in the last 6 months I have spent over $30, but not many....most were under $20.

So many deals right now, it's hard not to take advantage.

[mahjongmaniac]

I personally don't see the point about telling people how much is on your Edge/Gift Card. I know to some people it is a way to show off their Hoarding skills and for some they think it is some kind of accomplishment and they just have to tell the word... after all those credits are not free, it cost you time and money to acquire (you probably spent 1/3 to 1/5 of the money to get all those credits) . I admit I also hoard "a lot" but every time when my friends ask me about how much credits i have in FS,BBV,WM, Rogers and EB I always just laugh and say I have enough...this is not a contest... it is just a way to not spend too much money when you want to buy something that is not on sale. :twisted:

^ WM?

plz tell me that was a mistake and that you don't have racked up credits at WM...

[BUFFAR]

I guess you don't follow me like some other people do. The max I have spent to get all my credit has been $15. I have been able to make up more than 4000% of this back in cash also. I have perfected this and have also offered courses on this to others. It's actually a quite profitable business.

Your course are like your username.....balony? :twisted:

[xSPARKYx-]

Your course are like your username.....balony? :twisted:

http://yeabitz.com/hosting/o_rry.jpg

[mahjongmaniac]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?

remember that a lot of games will have a sale at FS/BB/EBG/etc. in a few mths down the road for $50-60, so if you're not itching to play the game, might as well wait (there have been lots of times that FS/BB have put a new release game for at least $10 off shortly after release)

personally, i wouldn't pay >$30 ... unless it's some LE/CE/soon-to-be-rare item like SFIV/RE5/Blazblue LE

[xSPARKYx-]

remember that a lot of games will have a sale at FS/BB/EBG/etc. in a few mths down the road for $50-60, so if you're not itching to play the game, might as well wait (there have been lots of times that FS/BB have put a new release game for at least $10 off shortly after release)

personally, i wouldn't pay >$30 ... unless it's some LE/CE/soon-to-be-rare item like SFIV/RE5/Blazblue LE

http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/69/original/O_RLY-Quite.jpg

[fluidmax]

^ WM?

plz tell me that was a mistake and that you don't have racked up credits at WM...

I will not go into details but it wasn't a typo

[fluidmax]

I guess you don't follow me like some other people do. The max I have spent to get all my credit has been $15. I have been able to make up more than 4000% of this back in cash also. I have perfected this and have also offered courses on this to others. It's actually a quite profitable business.

I think you forgot the money you spent on gas and the amount of time you put into this. remember TIME IS MONEY. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

I will not go into details but it wasn't a typo

i don't think you need to go to details, as most of us can already imagine how it happened...

[coolwarm]

I think you forgot the money you spent on gas and the amount of time you put into this. remember TIME IS MONEY. :lol:

Yes, and end up no time to play the games:lol:

[spham]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?

At first when I was a noob at this which was just a couple of months ago, I was investing $40 to get a $70 game pre-ordered in full. But since then I've started to get better at it and lowered it to about $20-$30. I've been finding a lot of my games from Blockbuster or Kijiji.

[dtrader69]

i don't think you need to go to details, as most of us can already imagine how it happened...

if our imagination is correct...that warrants a ban like singh

[cloak]

Sept 19

EB

PS3
Blazing Angels II - $5.50
Dark Sector - $3.50



360
Saints Row - $7.50

[greenbelt0102]

Sept 19 at EB
360 - COD WAW - 40.00
360 - HAWX - 24.75
360 - Beautiful Katamari - 5.00
360 - Stuntman: Ignition - 5.25
WII - All Star Cheer Squad - 4.50
WII - Monster 4x4 World Circuit - 0.95
WII - Lost in Blue: Shipwrecked - 7.50 (noooooooo...)


BTW, as of yesterday AC (360) is still > 8.00 - good for the T3G1F

[porkepik]

FS: 19/09

Little big planet 33.75$ (there were 2 entries and the other one was 22.80 $ so beware, value will be dropping more soon)

[FulltimeIT]

anyone know if BBV still pays 40 for BATMAN AA? I just finished, prolly not gonna keep this game.

[LIVE DEREK]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?


I would rather pay full price than run around and pay $50. It depends on how much work you want to do. I personally don't go to ebay or any online sites to get games, so I buy them all from retail. I find that I go to retail locations all the time so I just check them out and see what they have.

In the end I pay $30 for all my new releases. I find NEW games for $10 that have a >8 TIV and it is a done deal. I am going to clean up this year on Boxing Day. I am going to get 2 years worth of new releases in one day.

[Apex Streaker]

Hey first post +1

Traded in a few games at EB today and with the xtra trade credits I got:

Batman AA PS3 - 22.75+4
Lil Big Planet - 35.00+4
Rise Of the Argonauts 360 - 17.25+4
Resident Evil 5 360 - 40.00+ 4
Fight Night Round 4 360 - 35.00+4

5 games $170.00

Preordered ODST ;)

[grappos13]

I will not go into details but it wasn't a typo

lol...i say we ban this guy :)

[i-o_o-i]

ah lame...thanks for the info...one more question tho...when people do this deal how much are they investing into this promotion? like would one spend like $50 for the total of the 3 different games to qualify?
I wouldn't mind spending $50 for 3 games that qualify if I could get them easily and if I knew I would otherwise be spending $60-$70 for the game anyways, but I usually spend $30-$40 for 3 trade 3 games, a mix of $10 and $15 games is alright because finding 3 $10 games might be hard (especially in the Markham area there's like nothing)

[00christopherzh00]

Sept 20 EB
All PS3

Resistence 2 - 27.75 + 4
Fallout 3 - 40 + 4
COD5:WAW - 40 + 4
Little Big Planet - 35 + 4
Prototype 40 + 4

First time trading in my own games, as apposed to buying games to trade.
But than again, i picked up R2CE for $35 yesterday on PM with FS
and i bought LBP GOTY for $49

so all in all, i only spent a little to "update" the versions.
Now im waiting for Fallout 3 GOTY

[grappos13]

I wouldn't mind spending $50 for 3 games that qualify if I could get them easily and if I knew I would otherwise be spending $60-$70 for the game anyways, but I usually spend $30-$40 for 3 trade 3 games, a mix of $10 and $15 games is alright because finding 3 $10 games might be hard (especially in the Markham area there's like nothing)

not because of me... :D

i usually take my business elsewhere haha.. although i did get some from BBV here during the buy 2 get 1... but thats about it

[madara]

Naruto for PS3 dropped by $0.25 since Thursday.

On a side note, I finally got the Brutal Legend +25% on the Resistance 2 I traded on Thursday, the day before the promo, after I read it on twitter. The assistant manager still told me they are not doing it since it is just a "rumor." Apparently, lots of people were calling in about that and still weren't able to sort it out. I told him to check the computers since I read it on twitter and weekly newsletter. Lo and behold. It was there! So he adjusted the trade I made and then I added Naruto to fully pay the pre-order. I got $1.56 more since he can't figure out how to adjust the previous trade. I got $4.07 extra on my edge card. Now, I'm a happy camper! :D

[balonis]

Once again, you don't follow me like others. but its ok, i'm glad u don't because i don't like to associate with fraudsters


I think you forgot the money you spent on gas and the amount of time you put into this. remember TIME IS MONEY. :lol:

[shadowslaya]

Does this promo (T3G1F) work for PSP and DS? I have Goldeneye for DS and tivs.ca says it has a tiv of $8 but at my local EB games they guy said this game doesn't exist because he never heard of it for DS.......................he then said the only 007 game for DS is Quantum of Solace that has a tiv for $6.25 but on tivs.ca it says $11 I think anyway...ya I got a DS and PSP game that has a min tiv of $8 and was curious to whether or not it qualifies or is it just PS3, Wii, and 360 (should have asked the dude at EBG)

[alextruong]

EBG
Sept 20 :

XBOX 360 :
-assasin's creed 13.00
-HAWX 24.75

PS3:
- MGS 4 15.50
- Infamous 40.00
- Hakuna matata (Afrika) 34.00
- Midnight Club LA 10.50

[neksus]

Does this promo (T3G1F) work for PSP and DS? I have Goldeneye for DS and tivs.ca says it has a tiv of $8 but at my local EB games they guy said this game doesn't exist because he never heard of it for DS.......................he then said the only 007 game for DS is Quantum of Solace that has a tiv for $6.25 but on tivs.ca it says $11 I think anyway...ya I got a DS and PSP game that has a min tiv of $8 and was curious to whether or not it qualifies or is it just PS3, Wii, and 360 (should have asked the dude at EBG)

All 5 current-gen systems qualify.
PS3/360/Wii/PSP/DS
If you own the game, it obviously exists. Did the guy scan it or just go off the top of his head?

[Kuro]

Does this promo (T3G1F) work for PSP and DS? I have Goldeneye for DS and tivs.ca says it has a tiv of $8 but at my local EB games they guy said this game doesn't exist because he never heard of it for DS.......................he then said the only 007 game for DS is Quantum of Solace that has a tiv for $6.25 but on tivs.ca it says $11 I think anyway...ya I got a DS and PSP game that has a min tiv of $8 and was curious to whether or not it qualifies or is it just PS3, Wii, and 360 (should have asked the dude at EBG)

You should just bring yours games in-store, if you haven't done that already.
Concerning Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, it was a $8 game @ $8 3/20/2009 it has probably already dropped in price a long time ago. Same for Quantum of Solace, it was $11 on 2/7/2009, but since then has dropped to 6.25. Not everything on tivs.ca is up to date, because it is updated as people get new values.

[the_fm]

Does this promo (T3G1F) work for PSP and DS? I have Goldeneye for DS and tivs.ca says it has a tiv of $8 but at my local EB games they guy said this game doesn't exist because he never heard of it for DS.......................he then said the only 007 game for DS is Quantum of Solace that has a tiv for $6.25 but on tivs.ca it says $11 I think anyway...ya I got a DS and PSP game that has a min tiv of $8 and was curious to whether or not it qualifies or is it just PS3, Wii, and 360 (should have asked the dude at EBG)

you know, you should take a look at the date to see when it was last updated. even if it says the game is over $8 in tiv, if the date is quite old, it probably isn't true anymore

[ashs]

I did the T3G1 pre ordered mass effect 2, thing is I traded a psp game and 2 guitar hero controllers as well and the cashier counted +4$ to all the games , including the 3 T3 games (not the guitars), so i ended up with about 16$ more credit than i should have, and mass effect 2.

[the_fm]

I did the T3G1 pre ordered mass effect 2, thing is I traded a psp game and 2 guitar hero controllers as well and the cashier counted +4$ to all the games , including the 3 T3 games (not the guitars), so i ended up with about 16$ more credit than i should have, and mass effect 2.

we can trade 3 for ME2 already? ohhh

[tecbot]

Got a few values from eb on sept 20 ALL ps3

splinter cell double agent - $4
genji dotb - $5
fight night r3 - $3.50
virtua tennis 3 - $4
soul calibur 4 - $15.50
lost planet extreme - $5.75
turok - $5.75
turnng point fom - $5
mgs4 - $15.50
dark sector - $3.50
condemed 2 - $6.25
spiderman 3 - $5.75
rainbow six vegas - $7
pirates of the carribean - $5.50

got $5 bonus on all of these

Did 3 t3get1free also:
games that qualified

assasins creed
ninja gaiden
overloard raising hell
graw 2
haze
oblivion
nascar 09
fear
paint ball championship 09

Got: uncharted 2, cod:mw2, brutal legend

Also got $52.47 on a edge card as they didnt know how to keep the promos from stacking

[shadowslaya]

ooooooo dang lol ya I'll have to bring in stuff...the only games on sale at the moment that I can find in stock is HAWX and Bioshock...I'm sure (I hope) Bioshock qualifies but it cost $20 and I was hoping to trade in Goldeneye (DS) and Lego Indiana Jones (PSP) but now I dunno if they will work (I'll call them), but if they don't I don't know what games to use because I'll have to invest more money and I don't wanna cross $40. I'm trying to find cheap games that qualify >_< I really want to get Demon Souls Deluxe Edition and Assassin's Creed 2 Collector's Edition using this promotion.

HAWX is on sale for $20 and has a tiv of $30.25 (thats what the dude at gamestop said) but for that kind of value I don't wanna put it towards the promo.

[tooviral]

EB Today

360
Dead Rising
COD 2

Wii
Brunswick Bowling

Above used for T3G1 so forgot the values

360
TR Underworld 11.00
Godfather 7.25

PS3
StreetFighter 4 36.00

[tastysatay]

Traded in the following at EB this afternoon.

Assassin's Creed (360) - $13
Rainbow Six: Vegas (360) - $3.75
Call of Duty 4 (360) - $30
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (PS3) - $17.50
Madden 10 (360) - $37

[ashs]

we can trade 3 for ME2 already? ohhh

my ebgames lets 3 for 1 preorders on any game. I have ratchet future 2 and now ME2

[boondock]

Went to BBV and EB today. All Games are for Xbox 360

Traded into BBV:

Two Worlds- $7
Mini Ninjas- $42
COD: WaW- $33

Picked up:
Mass Effect- $15
End War-$20
Shellshock2- $15
RockBand- $20
Splinter Cell- $7.50
Simpsons- $10

Traded them all into EB Games:
Mass Effect
Rock Band
End War <---Not sure the value but T3G1F qualified.
Simpsons- Not sure
Splinter Cell: DA- $4.50
Shell Shock 2- $7.75

All the games got the TMGM credit. When I asked if any of the games qualified for teh T3G1F they did but the CSR had a problem trying to override the TMGM so they could put the T3G1F thru. I guess some care and some don't about combining both deals.

[the_fm]

my ebgames lets 3 for 1 preorders on any game. I have ratchet future 2 and now ME2

mine too but didn't know it was in the system since there's no release date yet besides first quarter 2010

[marximum]

my ebgames lets 3 for 1 preorders on any game. I have ratchet future 2 and now ME2

Which location?

[vacant]

I couldn't even to t3g1f for modern warfare 2.

[db23]

my ebgames lets 3 for 1 preorders on any game. I have ratchet future 2 and now ME2

Which EB? I need to pre-order NBA 2K10!

[alextruong]

I couldn't even to t3g1f for modern warfare 2.

you have to wait in october to t3g1f for MW2 , but some EBG will make it but it is very YMMV (my local EBG accepted t3g1f for NHL10 when they weren't supposed to)

[shadowslaya]

at this moment what games do you guys suggest I buy to get the promo? I'm looking for the cheapest (obviously) three qualifying games. Tomorrow I'm calling to c if Lego Indiana Jones for PSP qualifies.

[mahjongmaniac]

Sept 19 at EB
360 - COD WAW - 40.00
360 - HAWX - 24.75
360 - Beautiful Katamari - 5.00
360 - Stuntman: Ignition - 5.25
WII - All Star Cheer Squad - 4.50
WII - Monster 4x4 World Circuit - 0.95
WII - Lost in Blue: Shipwrecked - 7.50 (noooooooo...)

BTW, as of yesterday AC (360) is still > 8.00 - good for the T3G1F

hm... looks like they caught on w/o the RFD effect ??
this game was just recently added to the WM $10 dump bin game collection....

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I would rather pay full price than run around and pay $50. It depends on how much work you want to do. I personally don't go to ebay or any online sites to get games, so I buy them all from retail. I find that I go to retail locations all the time so I just check them out and see what they have.

In the end I pay $30 for all my new releases. I find NEW games for $10 that have a >8 TIV and it is a done deal. I am going to clean up this year on Boxing Day. I am going to get 2 years worth of new releases in one day.

if you're willing to do the hunt, sometimes local pawn shops can have v. cheap yet qualifying games...

but otherwise, BBV/RP isn't bad for selection of used games (better if they have promos)

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Does this promo (T3G1F) work for PSP and DS? I have Goldeneye for DS and tivs.ca says it has a tiv of $8 but at my local EB games they guy said this game doesn't exist because he never heard of it for DS.......................he then said the only 007 game for DS is Quantum of Solace that has a tiv for $6.25 but on tivs.ca it says $11 I think anyway...ya I got a DS and PSP game that has a min tiv of $8 and was curious to whether or not it qualifies or is it just PS3, Wii, and 360 (should have asked the dude at EBG)

like another said, tivs.ca may have the game listed but the TIV update may be old (which means you should call-in to double check)

also, if a title search doesn't bring up the game in their system, try asking them to punch in the UPC

[jrm904]

As of yesterday September 19 @ EB

Xbox
WWE Raw 2- 2.50

Xbox 360
Gears of War 2- 24.75
Incredible Hulk- 5.50

PS3
NBA Ballers: Chosen One- 3.00
Valkyria Chronicles- 18.25
Madden 10- 37.00
UFC 2009: Undisputed- 36.50

[mahjongmaniac]

we can trade 3 for ME2 already? ohhh

if they have a SKU for it, then it's in their system

but whether or not the CSR will allow T3GIF for that is another story...

[baconape]

traded all 360
assgreed - 13.50 i think
prince of persia 13
and end war 9.00
trade 3 for halo


wii family golf season 2 is now a SUB TURD it was only 7.50 i think
traded batman to bbv for 35.00
bought pop for 19. and end war for 19. and assgreed for 9.99 from fs

[grappos13]

damnit.. why didnt i remember that i saw lost in blue ship wrecked went down to 7.50.. i remember i saw someone post a game goign to that but i didnt remember which.. i was just at walmart getting some of their $10 tv dvd sets and i saw 2 copies of that game for $10 so i picked it up lol.. oh well.. back they go

[jrm904]

traded all 360
assgreed - 13.50 i think
prince of persia 13
and end war 9.00
trade 3 for halo


wii family golf season 2 is now a SUB TURD it was only 7.50 i think
traded batman to bbv for 35.00
bought pop for 19. and end war for 19. and assgreed for 9.99 from fs

I thought that EB has a memo circulating that they won't take Assassin's Creed at the moment

[mahjongmaniac]

I thought that EB has a memo circulating that they won't take Assassin's Creed at the moment

yeah, but that has no effect if the staff doesn't read their emails =P

[shadowslaya]

my local EBG is willing to take it...too bad it's near impossible to find now lol

the EBG I go to is the one at Shoppers World

[db23]

my local EBG is willing to take it...too bad it's near impossible to find now lol

Which EBG?

[i-o_o-i]

not because of me... :D

i usually take my business elsewhere haha.. although i did get some from BBV here during the buy 2 get 1... but thats about it
lol...I never find anything in the area, I always take my business elsewhere too.

TIV for Resistance 2 at FS is $37, traded that in today and pm'ed the collector's edition with Bestbuy ($39.99) with 110% ended up being $35.99. So essentially I upgraded my copy of Resistance 2 to collectors edition for around $3 :razz:

[ashs]

Which location?

airport and queen/7

[sebapmr]

I got a few tiv from friday the 18th, all ebg

Fight Night Round 4 ----------------- 40 $
Virtua Fighter 5 --------------------- 3 $
R and C Tools of destruction --------- 14 $
and NHL 09 -------------------------- 2 $

(big hockey city, everyone buys 10 and they had like 20 of them already and I didnt feel bad of letting it go, pus theyll never sale it here. )

got + 3 $ fpr the three games, (nhl didnt count, it had to be over 3 $ )

[GVRtrader]

yeah, but that has no effect if the staff doesn't read their emails =P

Yeah most still took it, i traded in quite a few for future credit.:D Quite nice getting $70 credit for $30 (not counting taxes of course)... funny thing was i went to metro today and saw a TOWER of NHL 09 (at least 100 used copies on the shelf)... talk about RFD effect. I guess next week we'll see towers of AC (also there were quite a few HAWX already).:D

For those trading in, it seems to be a lot easier finding the XBOX version of AC than PS3 for some reason although you can trade 1 of each with your trade in, just make sure you don't do it multiple times in the same store (i think i've been to every store in GVR already...). Also it seems like you can pre-order some game not on their list yet (e.g. GT5, FIFA 10), just ask their rep.

[Neil]

HAWX for PS3 trades in at 30.25 as of Sept 20

[ironchefff]

FS: 19/09

Little big planet 33.75$ (there were 2 entries and the other one was 22.80 $ so beware, value will be dropping more soon)

I traded in my copy of Little Big Planet at FS today (20/09) and the value was still $37. The UPC search came up as $37 but the cash register rang in at $33.75 so it had to be overridden. It's even advertised on the FS website as $37... I guess you can argue for the $2.25.

[DaoudS]

what did ya'll get for the preorder, yesterday i got an uncharted 2 game case, sealed and the dude said that was the bonus (beta code and stuff in it apparently). but when i opened it, there was nothing in it. i think it was just a display copy cause it says "reserve now for blah blah" on the front. will go back today and see wats up, along with trying to find AC lol.

i just got a receipt....

[lemailme]

quick question

I preordered AC2 using the T31F promo at EBGames...

Is it possible to switch it to the Fallout 3 GOTY edition and get the remaining credit back on edge? I think Fallout GOTY will be 59.99 and AC2 is 69.99?

[Parth]

^Yes.

You can return a preorder at anytime and get the credit on a card.

[thug98]

quick question

I preordered AC2 using the T31F promo at EBGames...

Is it possible to switch it to the Fallout 3 GOTY edition and get the remaining credit back on edge? I think Fallout GOTY will be 59.99 and AC2 is 69.99?

save you some hassle fallout 3 goty is 69.99 but they will do it and guys ill be working at eb as of wednesday :)

[lemailme]

save you some hassle fallout 3 goty is 69.99 but they will do it and guys ill be working at eb as of wednesday :)

thanks all
haha nice to have an insider

better not divulge our secrets, benedict

[Haz]

i just got a receipt....I got a receipt too but I had to ask to get the multiplayer beta key and some revenge mode key (both on one slip).

[baconape]

I thought that EB has a memo circulating that they won't take Assassin's Creed at the moment

the girl took it NP, i took it out of the new case and put it into an old sticky one


anyone have issues with the demo code for brutal legend not working, i dont know if i wanna keep the game, because its not a GG so i wanna play the demo first, but the code i got didnt work

[Psubs]

^Yes.

You can return a preorder at anytime and get the credit on a card.

Just remember that you also need to give back any freebies associated with the pre-order.

[balonis]

no u don't...

Just remember that you also need to give back any freebies associated with the pre-order.

[vinman152000]

what about 2 of teh same game but one PS3 and the other xbox360 + another title with a tiv>8$

I wasnt allowed to do this in the 3 laval locations

Managed to trade

Hawx - 360
assasin's creed - 360
dynasy warriors 6 - 360

for Modern Warfare 2 and got a 10$ edge card also in return.

[stormsong]

anyone know if c&c red alert 3 for 360 is still eligible for trade 3 get 1 free / trade 1 get $20 off deals?

[Psubs]

no u don't...
Well then, that's YMMV as I've had a CSR tell me that.

Just switch from all of them all of the time and get every freebie. I suppose that you could also do that all in one visit, too. :confused:

[army214]

Is the TIV for assassins creed greatest hits the same as the original?

[Acid_]

the girl took it NP, i took it out of the new case and put it into an old sticky one


anyone have issues with the demo code for brutal legend not working, i dont know if i wanna keep the game, because its not a GG so i wanna play the demo first, but the code i got didnt work

Good technique to put Assassin's Greed into an old sticky case!

[Pavel6969]

Is the TIV for assassins creed greatest hits the same as the original?

Yes

[Strats]

EB today:
Battlefield Bad company 360 $6
Fear 2 360 15.50
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel 360 $30.75
Fable 2 360 $32
Resident Evil 5 360 $40

[specs_bv]

Just remember that you also need to give back any freebies associated with the pre-order.

I have NOT had to do this and I've used the GG at a couple EB stores

edit...sorry, I'm referring to actually taking the game out of the store and playing it then bringing it back within the week, not just switching pre-orders around (that's definitely a YMMV ).

[fluidmax]

i don't think you need to go to details, as most of us can already imagine how it happened...

if our imagination is correct...that warrants a ban like singh

lol...i say we ban this guy :)


Once again, you don't follow me like others. but its ok, i'm glad u don't because i don't like to associate with fraudsters


WOW!!! I didn't want to go into details but looks like you people seems to be some kind of “know it all” and like to assume things you don't know. Well.. since you are all very interested about my WM credits I can tell you this much… those WM credits are not video game related at all, they were given to me as compensation (from WM head office) for a complain I made towards a local WM Manager. I didn’t want to go into details because I don’t feel like typing out an essay… but that didn’t stop some of you from putting in your worthless 2 cents and ASSuming plus name calling hey? :mad:

[specs_bv]

WOW!!! I didn't want to go into details but looks like you people seems to be some kind of “know it all” and like to assume things you don't know. Well.. since you are all very interested about my WM credits I can tell you this much… those WM credits are not video game related at all, they were given to me as compensation (from WM head office) for a complain I made towards a local WM Manager. I didn’t want to go into details because I don’t feel like typing out an essay… but that didn’t stop some of you from putting in your worthless 2 cents and ASSuming plus name calling hey? :mad:

haha, nice. although I think grappos was joking

[Psubs]

I have NOT had to do this and I've used the GG at a couple EB stores

edit...sorry, I'm referring to actually taking the game out of the store and playing it then bringing it back within the week, not just switching pre-orders around (that's definitely a YMMV ).

Ya, I was talking about switching pre-orders. Because you could just ask. Give me all of the freebies and save us some time from having to do all of that switching. Most may be relaxed with doing it but it's YMMV.

After you've picked up the game, it's yours with the code.

[Lint1976]

EB - Today 09/21/09

360 games

GH World Tour - 14.40
GH Smash Hits - 30.10

used the Brutal Legend +25% promo on these, so hopefully my math is correct as the receipt shows 18.00 and 37.63 only, no adjustments listed

[deezz]

did a T3G1F
AssCreed - PS3
GRAW2 - PS3
Tomb Raider's Underpanties - X360

preordered R&C2

This was at the Dufferin & Steeles EB, where on Friday someone reported that they weren't taking AssCreed. Thought I'd take the chance on my lunch though and it worked out. So...if anyone's having problems unloading their AssCreed, that EB location is okay now I guess :)

[United11]

Tivs for today:

Kane and Lynch PS3 - $8.50
BIA - Hell highway - $7.75
Saints Row - $7.50

Too bad on the last 2, but I guess they dropped the TIVs for a bunch of games over the weekend.

[trixR4kids]

has anyone tried nba 2k9 for ps3 lately? the tivs list it as $8, but in aug 22/09

[ChopSuey]

Just for a laugh, I am going to try and trade in NBA Live 2006, Madden 2006 and College Hoops 2K6 at BBV and see what they say. I'm pretty sure they will reject these games, even though I think they would sell since you get an easy 3000 GS with these games.

Also, TIV for Madden 10 at FS is $27.60... bleh. :(

[Hatsu]

has anyone tried nba 2k9 for ps3 lately? the tivs list it as $8, but in aug 22/09

I tried yesterday,

$9.50

[Acid_]

Tivs for today:

Kane and Lynch PS3 - $8.50
BIA - Hell highway - $7.75
Saints Row - $7.50

Too bad on the last 2, but I guess they dropped the TIVs for a bunch of games over the weekend.

Saint's Row finally sub-turded (again). It's been only $19.99 at EB for a while and had a TIV >8 so I've kept it in mind as a third. I guess that's history now.

[United11]

Saint's Row finally sub-turded (again). It's been only $19.99 at EB for a while and had a TIV >8 so I've kept it in mind as a third. I guess that's history now.

Yup, I do the same thing with either of the ones I mentioned, so I like to check those 3 whenever I'm at EB. Also used Dead Rising, until they jacked the price to $24.99.

Anyone know any other $19.99 games at EB that trade for more then $8??


Edit -----also was told that Assasin's Creed is now $0.30 in the EB trade system....can anyone confirm this from today?

[Setz]

Yup, I do the same thing with either of the ones I mentioned, so I like to check those 3 whenever I'm at EB. Also used Dead Rising, until they jacked the price to $24.99.

Anyone know any other $19.99 games at EB that trade for more then $8??


Edit -----also was told that Assasin's Creed is now $0.30 in the EB trade system....can anyone confirm this from today?

GT5Prologue was 19.99$ new a while back, and it's current TIV is above 8.

[army215]

Edit -----also was told that Assasin's Creed is now $0.30 in the EB trade system....can anyone confirm this from today?

I traded in Assassins creed today and it qualified for T3G1F

[United11]

I traded in Assassins creed today and it qualified for T3G1F
OK, guy was lying....good.

[johnmoon]

Just trade 3 for 1 with AC today still more than 12 bux as of today

[Nothing_man13]

quick question; if I do the trade for Brutal Legend and they trade in for more than the value of the game do I get the extra credit on an edge card?

[ChopSuey]

Here are some updates from BBV for XBOX 360:

Madden 10 - $42 (BTW, Future Shop's TIV is now only $27.60).
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - $10
Rock Revolution - $18 ?!?!?!? (How the hell is this game with $18)

BTW, if you are in the states, you can buy Rock Revolution brand new at BB for $5. :)

[the_fm]

quick question; if I do the trade for Brutal Legend and they trade in for more than the value of the game do I get the extra credit on an edge card?

yes

[nobudda]

TIVS from FUTURE SHOP today

For Wii

Death, Jr. $3.60
Tenchu Shadow Assassins $8.40
Star Wars Clone Wars Light Saber Duels $18.00

[eightyeight]

EB Games, today:

PS3 - Call of Duty 4 (Regular) - $40 (HOLY HELL)
PS3 - Call of Duty 3 - $3.50

PS2 - Gran Turismo 4 - $4.50
PS2 - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - $4.00
PS2 - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - NO VALUE ($0.00)

Ended up keeping everything but COD4. $40 + 25% trade in bonus for Brutal Legend... $50? Yes, please.

[Liko]

Traded in Assassin's Creed today for the T3G1F.

EB: Uncharted (PS3) - $10

[aaronsin]

Futureshop

XBOX 360

Halo Wars $36 (down from $40)

COD4 $37

[Wick98]

I just did a trade 3 for the new Ratchet and Clank, using:

Bioshock PS3 - $14
Metroid Prime 3 Wii - $12, I think
Assassin's Creed - $9 something

Also:

Brothers in Arms HH - 360 - $7.75


Blockbuster:

Street Fighter IV PS3 - $22

[Apal]

Traded in for Halo ODST today, surprised the first two worked.:lol:

All 360
C&C3 TW
PGR4
Gears 1

[grappos13]

Here are some updates from BBV for XBOX 360:

Madden 10 - $42 (BTW, Future Shop's TIV is now only $27.60).
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - $10
Rock Revolution - $18 ?!?!?!? (How the hell is this game with $18)

BTW, if you are in the states, you can buy Rock Revolution brand new at BB for $5. :)

^ i know.. when i was coming back from vegas i picked it up in buffalo for $5... its prolly gonna sit on my shelf and never get played.. think ill actually keep it in the collection instead of getting $18 BBV credit for it lol

[dmak]

can you preorder dragon age already? and can I use that trade 3 for 1 thing for a pc game?

the games i am trading are 360 ones

[00christopherzh00]

Here are some updates from BBV for XBOX 360:

Madden 10 - $42 (BTW, Future Shop's TIV is now only $27.60).
Guitar Hero Aerosmith - $10
Rock Revolution - $18 ?!?!?!? (How the hell is this game with $18)

BTW, if you are in the states, you can buy Rock Revolution brand new at BB for $5. :)


i no, i wish i could have saw the tiv when i was over there

[TheHeeyyy]

Futureshop

XBOX 360

Halo Wars $36 (down from $40)

COD4 $37

*checks Futureshop website*

Looks like they took down their "top trade-ins" listing on the used section of their website. I guess we won't be able to point to-it whenever a scanned trade-in value is lower than the listed trade-in value on the site anymore.

[shadowslaya]

k so I bought 2 copies of HAWX and 2 copies of Assassin's Creed. I also got Lego Indiana Jones for PSP which qualifies for the T3G1F promo so I'm going during the week and getting me my credit for Demon Souls Deluxe Edition. This leaves me with one copy of HAWX and one Assassin's creed which I want to use towards a pre-order for Asssassin's Creed 2 Collector's Edition. What third game (that's cheap) would you guys suggest I get to complete the promo (note that I already invested $30). Also I'm thinking of getting another HAWX and AC and another game (which I hope you guys got suggestions for) to get Uncharted 2.

[megardi]

TIVs for EB Games, on Sept. 21st

Xbox360
Mass Effect: $8.50

PS3
Tom Clancy's End War: $8.00

Wii
Godfather: Blackhand Edition $11

[xSPARKYx-]

Does anyone know how i could get T3G1F on already released games? (Killzone 2)

Is the only option to preorder a game with a GG then come back in less than a week and return it? or would they allow me to preorder a GG game, and just give it right back to them sealed for $70 credit?

[the_fm]

Does anyone know how i could get T3G1F on already released games? (Killzone 2)

Is the only option to preorder a game with a GG then come back in less than a week and return it? or would they allow me to preorder a GG game, and just give it right back to them sealed for $70 credit?

can't do trade 3 for killzone as it's too old (you'll have to wait for their trade 3 for any game weekend promo they have once in a while) other than that, yes you can do a preorder on a GG game and bring it back and buy killzone but don't do the give it right back sealed thingy you are thinking of doing. it'll give a bad vibe and who knows, EB might decide to stop doing the GG promo in the future

[taro-chan]

k so I bought 2 copies of HAWX and 2 copies of Assassin's Creed. I also got Lego Indiana Jones for PSP which qualifies for the T3G1F promo so I'm going during the week and getting me my credit for Demon Souls Deluxe Edition. This leaves me with one copy of HAWX and one Assassin's creed which I want to use towards a pre-order for Asssassin's Creed 2 Collector's Edition. What third game (that's cheap) would you guys suggest I get to complete the promo (note that I already invested $30). Also I'm thinking of getting another HAWX and AC and another game (which I hope you guys got suggestions for) to get Uncharted 2.Could try a different version of AC. I got away with that and I am sure I am not the only one. ;)

[xSPARKYx-]

can't do trade 3 for killzone as it's too old (you'll have to wait for their trade 3 for any game weekend promo they have once in a while) other than that, yes you can do a preorder on a GG game and bring it back and buy killzone but don't do the give it right back sealed thingy you are thinking of doing. it'll give a bad vibe and who knows, EB might decide to stop doing the GG promo in the future

Ok thanks. How often do they have T3G1F for all games? It would save me time for having to wait for a GG game release date, picking it up, then returning it.

[the_fm]

Ok thanks. How often do they have T3G1F for all games? It would save me time for having to wait for a GG game release date, picking it up, then returning it.

not a lot actually. seems like it's been replaced by the GG promo for now

[StoneColdWhat]

Does Fs trade in consoles ?

[jlo mein]

Does anyone know what to do when an EB location says you've been banned, and they have phoned every other EB location in the area to ban you as well?

I went to EB brentwood mall today in burnaby to use the gaming guarantee for NFS Shift and Marvel UA2. I had picked up the games from EB Lougheed mall. Apparently they had been called by Lougheed and then told I've been banned from traded in games for buying games new in multiple copies and trading them in. I told them I've never traded in multiple copies at one time and have never traded in sealed games. They still refuse saying I am banned and they will not honor the gaming guarantee, and said that they have been tracking what games I trade in.

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.

[shadowslaya]

wow being banned...they're so lame...also I will try out getting AC on 360...they accept Platinum Hits right???

[Parth]

Does anyone know what to do when an EB location says you've been banned, and they have phoned every other EB location in the area to ban you as well?

I went to EB brentwood mall today in burnaby to use the gaming guarantee for NFS Shift and Marvel UA2. I had picked up the games from EB Lougheed mall. Apparently they had been called by Lougheed and then told I've been banned from traded in games for buying games new in multiple copies and trading them in. I told them I've never traded in multiple copies at one time and have never traded in sealed games. They still refuse saying I am banned and they will not honor the gaming guarantee, and said that they have been tracking what games I trade in.

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.
This is exactly why I spread out my trade-ins between 3 different stores and make sure I never trade the same game to the same store twice (unless they are separated by a very long distance).

For the return of the sealed copy, you should still be able to return it. But I think you're **** out of luck for the GG copies. Unless you can find a store that this lougheed store hasn't called yet.

[lemailme]

wow being banned...they're so lame...also I will try out getting AC on 360...they accept Platinum Hits right???

yea

sucks about the bannage

try pacific center

[coolwarm]

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.
Any sort of transaction? You can't even buy games using cash? Wow EB must think they already have enough customers.

[belowzeros]

Wow EB must think they already have enough customers.

lol ya, that's what they are thinking :rolleyes:

[neksus]

k so I bought 2 copies of HAWX and 2 copies of Assassin's Creed. I also got Lego Indiana Jones for PSP which qualifies for the T3G1F promo so I'm going during the week and getting me my credit for Demon Souls Deluxe Edition. This leaves me with one copy of HAWX and one Assassin's creed which I want to use towards a pre-order for Asssassin's Creed 2 Collector's Edition. What third game (that's cheap) would you guys suggest I get to complete the promo (note that I already invested $30). Also I'm thinking of getting another HAWX and AC and another game (which I hope you guys got suggestions for) to get Uncharted 2.

HAWX towards Brutal Legend will get you $39 in credit, which you can then transfer over at a later date towards AC 2.

[neksus]

words

Every store has the right to refuse to deal with ANY customer, but they're breaking the law by not letting you return something. Call head office - you're entitled to your money.

[balonis]

HAWX towards Brutal Legend will get you $39 in credit, which you can then transfer over at a later date towards AC 2.

hmm.. so if i trade world at war for $40 towards Brutal Legend, i'll get $50, and later i can transfer that to something else?

[Goomba]

Does anyone know what to do when an EB location says you've been banned, and they have phoned every other EB location in the area to ban you as well?

I went to EB brentwood mall today in burnaby to use the gaming guarantee for NFS Shift and Marvel UA2. I had picked up the games from EB Lougheed mall. Apparently they had been called by Lougheed and then told I've been banned from traded in games for buying games new in multiple copies and trading them in. I told them I've never traded in multiple copies at one time and have never traded in sealed games. They still refuse saying I am banned and they will not honor the gaming guarantee, and said that they have been tracking what games I trade in.

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.

Wow, that really sucks. Just curious but how many copies of a particular game did you trade in at that store for them to ban you?

The last time I traded at EB Metrotown, they were checking names against a list of known traders..and not clandestinely I might add. Made me feel like a criminal for bringing my games in.

[GVRtrader]

Any sort of transaction? You can't even buy games using cash? Wow EB must think they already have enough customers.

Actually thats NOT true, what happens is when you trade in a game, you'll need to use your DL or some other piece of ID... this is NOT required when you are buying anything... only trade in and pre-orders (errr not sure about pre-order without trade-ins as i haven't done that in a long long time).

As for their being a database... i doubt thats true tho it is possible and it actually isn't illegal as long as EB doesn't try to sell it, etc because these are their records for transaction they have done with you. They require this in case you bought warranty or plan on using their policy (i.e. GG) so they need a record of it. They can track down pre-orders with your phone number so odds are this is traced with the # you gave them during your order/trade-in.

My guess is you probably traded in more than 2 copies of AC @ the same location and some rep. recognized you or the manager checked the trade-in and saw you trading in multiple copies of AC so you were banned. Since they banned you, they can refuse to do any dealing with you, basically refusing to accept trades with you. However since the GG was a prior agreement, unless there is something in EB's policy that allows them to do this, they still need to finish the prior contract you have with them (that is you're allowed to return the game).

Best bet
A) create a scene and force them to give you the money back or
B) find a friend who also bought MUA2 with GG and want to keep the game, then ask if they can help you return yours and exchange it for whatever you want to exchange it with. Remember all games have the same code at the back so its not hard to get it returned.

Other option is have the game return without GG (by someone else) and eat your lost (~$30).

[United11]

Ok thanks. How often do they have T3G1F for all games? It would save me time for having to wait for a GG game release date, picking it up, then returning it.

Dude, Halo comes out tomorrow, you should have done it for that game, opened it up and brought it back on Wednesday.....might be too late now for the GG, but you could do a trade 3 tomorrow for another game, like uncharted, and then come back a few days later and say you have a preorder and want to pick up killzone instead. just bring your ID so they dont see your receipt.

Or maybe you can hit one of the midnight madness halo stores and slip in your trade 3 for halo....then pick it up tomorrow.

If these option don't suite you, then do a trade 3 for uncharted, which has a GG, pick it up in october and return it opened the next day...use the credit for killzone.

[GVRtrader]

Wow, that really sucks. Just curious but how many copies of a particular game did you trade in at that store for them to ban you?

The last time I traded at EB Metrotown, they were checking names against a list of known traders..and not clandestinely I might add. Made me feel like a criminal for bringing my games in.

I traded in @ metro yestarday (near closing, long line-up too) and it was fast. I'm not even a regular there... only went there cause i was in the area (i generally prefer Pac Center/Oak as both are closer).

[Parth]

Instead of doing the GG business to get credit, you can just return a preorder.

Just do a t3g1f for any game and then come back a few days later and return the preorder. Ask for it all on a card. Then use the money to buy KZ2.

I've done that before (to get LBP GOTY) without any problems.

Note, this is probably a YMMV sort of thing. I doubt all CSRs would be willing to do it. But I know the ones I've dealt with don't care.

[GVRtrader]

Instead of doing the GG business to get credit, you can just return a preorder.

Just do a t3g1f for any game and then come back a few days later and return the preorder. Ask for it all on a card. Then use the money to buy KZ2.

I've done that before (to get LBP GOTY) without any problems.

Note, this is probably a YMMV sort of thing. I doubt all CSRs would be willing to do it. But I know the ones I've dealt with don't care.

Or you can just ask to pre-order the game you want. It might not be listed but some rep will do it anyways.

[United11]

Or you can just ask to pre-order the game you want. It might not be listed but some rep will do it anyways.

???

Doesn't apply if the game is out already.

[Parth]

Or you can just ask to pre-order the game you want. It might not be listed but some rep will do it anyways.
Failure to read?

He wants to do a t3g1f for a game that was released months ago.

[GVRtrader]

???

Doesn't apply if the game is out already.

Oh thought it was pre-order sorry. Wasn't paying attention to release date of kill zone sorry (wasn't interested in the game).:D If thats the case, might consider starwars depending on its credit. Its coming out Oct. 6 (i think) which is far earlier than uncharted (oct. 20 on my pre-order and i have 4 of those pre-ordered).

[United11]

Oh thought it was pre-order sorry. Wasn't paying attention to release date of kill zone sorry (wasn't interested in the game).:D If thats the case, might consider starwars depending on its credit. Its coming out Oct. 6 (i think) which is far earlier than uncharted (oct. 20 on my pre-order and i have 4 of those pre-ordered).

Fair enough.....but star wars price might be less then what killzone costs. Havn't pre-ordered Star Wars, as I have heard bad things about it, so no idea what it will sell for.

[belowzeros]

Instead of doing the GG business to get credit, you can just return a preorder.


Actually that's what EB reps would prefer you do. The reason being they don't lose any company points for issuing a credit and they probably gain a credit against their employee record for doing a preorder. Employees earn perks like more hours based on performance and you guessed it that boils down to how many credits they have done. Those credits come from doing tradeins, warranty upsells, preorders, etc., and ya they lose those points doing our credits.

Which helps when understanding why they are banning people. But that also got me wondering if the bans are at the employee level or coming from any type of management, whether assistant store mgr or store mgr. Flagrant abuse of the tradeins I have no problem with a ban but if you got nailed for the occasional dupe or something like that meh.

I'd raise a bit of a stink about your GG not being honoured. If they refuse to refund your money or do a preorder get it in writing why. If you small claims them you'll win, you were in a contract with expectations and they failed to honor it. Their right to refuse service doesn't apply to them breaking a contract like that after they took your monies.

If you didn't seriously abuse the store policies I'd recommending going up the food chain. And if you have no luck at the store level go right to head office in the USA. Skip Canada HO they are useless and the USA actually quite helpful and oversees the whole show.

[airjordan604]

Does anyone know what to do when an EB location says you've been banned, and they have phoned every other EB location in the area to ban you as well?

I went to EB brentwood mall today in burnaby to use the gaming guarantee for NFS Shift and Marvel UA2. I had picked up the games from EB Lougheed mall. Apparently they had been called by Lougheed and then told I've been banned from traded in games for buying games new in multiple copies and trading them in. I told them I've never traded in multiple copies at one time and have never traded in sealed games. They still refuse saying I am banned and they will not honor the gaming guarantee, and said that they have been tracking what games I trade in.

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.

LOL, holy cow the Lougheed EB is starting to get a REAL BAD rep from the stories i'm hearing, manager clown there sounds like they think they are the EB police working on behalf of EB/GAMESTOP NORTH AMERICA. Talk about taking their job WAY too serious, calling other GVR EB's to report you. WTF, now you need fake id to deal w/ EB's... ouch, thats a joke. I could see if someone was buying games wholesale buy the case strictly for trade deals for profit..... yipes...

[GVRtrader]

Fair enough.....but star wars price might be less then what killzone costs. Havn't pre-ordered Star Wars, as I have heard bad things about it, so no idea what it will sell for.

Ya i heard its $50 but if it is, they probably will do what they did with Batman (and issue you back the credit). Just ask if you want to use Starwars and see what the pre-order credit is. If the retail credit is less than the pre-order credit, then you probably can get the difference like most did for batman.

[Parth]

In the GG fine print it clearly says the offer may be discontinued at any time.

There is no contractual obligation for them to uphold.

Seriously though, speak to a manager. Cause a shitstorm. Make sure you go in when they're busy. They'll give you your money back.

Either that or get someone else to do it.

[neksus]

hmm.. so if i trade world at war for $40 towards Brutal Legend, i'll get $50, and later i can transfer that to something else?

You think you of all people would know this :razz:

[balonis]

You think you of all people would know this :razz:

lol i don't. i only do gaming guarantees as they are easy transactions...
so im guessing you can switch to a different game?
hmmm
what id you go over? like 2 $40 games? do u get $100 and they just give back the remaining?


wait, can the trade more get more also be used with the brutal legend promo???

[GVRtrader]

lol i don't. i only do gaming guarantees as they are easy transactions...
so im guessing you can switch to a different game?
hmmm
what id you go over? like 2 $40 games? do u get $100 and they just give back the remaining?

Normally yes you would get $30 back on credit but since there is a bonus that applies to Brutal... not sure exactly how they will apply this bonus as it could be a huge loophole for someone trading in a lot of $40 games. They could have a cap for the bonus @ $14 so you might get a total of $94 for your trade-in meaning you get $24 on credit as well as the game instead of the full $30.

At least i would put a cap @ $14 if i was the manager of the promotion...:D

[shadowslaya]

is it confirmed that AC on PS3 and AC on 360 are not duplicates?

[United11]

In the GG fine print it clearly says the offer may be discontinued at any time.

There is no contractual obligation for them to uphold.



I would think it would have to be a company-wide GG discontinue, I don't think an individual store can just decide not to take a GG.

Plus, I think it means they can decide to stop the promo for upcoming games they have listed as GG.....don't think they can wait until after everyone picks it up and plays the game to change their minds.

it would be like Hyundai offering the money back guarantee on their cars, and then ending the promo once they sold a boatload.

[United11]

is it confirmed that AC on PS3 and AC on 360 are not duplicates?

Too hard to confirm....some have had luck, others have not...so major YMMV.

Either way, you might get some dirty looks, as that is too obvious what you are doing with 2 AC - especially now that they have the platinum hits and greatest hits packaging, dead give away.

[shadowslaya]

mmm I'll try it out or maybe call my local EBG tomorrow and post if they will accept it...I'm not to worried about if I get dirty looks or not lol if they accept it I'm honestly bringing to them 3x HAWX, 3x AC on PS3, and 3xAC on 360...

lol I tried the "search this thread" thing and no dice...I thought I'd just ask it..but if you say it's confirmed then that's good

[jlo mein]

My guess is you probably traded in more than 2 copies of AC @ the same location and some rep. recognized you or the manager checked the trade-in and saw you trading in multiple copies of AC so you were banned. Since they banned you, they can refuse to do any dealing with you, basically refusing to accept trades with you. However since the GG was a prior agreement, unless there is something in EB's policy that allows them to do this, they still need to finish the prior contract you have with them (that is you're allowed to return the game).


I never traded in Assassin's Creed. I completed all my trades in August, and I don't ever recall trading in multiple copies of a game to the same location, and the only game I ever used that was on sale new was Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow once. All other games I traded were bought used.

Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.

[Psubs]

mmm I'll try it out or maybe call my local EBG tomorrow and post if they will accept it...I'm not to worried about if I get dirty looks or not lol if they accept it I'm honestly bringing to them 3x HAWX, 3x AC on PS3, and 3xAC on 360...

lol I tried the "search this thread" thing and no dice...I thought I'd just ask it..but if you say it's confirmed then that's good

Uhm, maybe you should spread it to 2 different EB's. I mean taking 2 trios is pushing it.

[GVRtrader]

I never traded in Assassin's Creed. I completed all my trades in August, and I don't ever recall trading in multiple copies of a game to the same location, and the only game I ever used that was on sale new was Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow once. All other games I traded were bought used.

Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.

If thats the case, you shouldn't even be banned so i would go there and see exactly why you were banned, etc... maybe after you picked up Halo.:lol:

mmm I'll try it out or maybe call my local EBG tomorrow and post if they will accept it...I'm not to worried about if I get dirty looks or not lol if they accept it I'm honestly bringing to them 3x HAWX, 3x AC on PS3, and 3xAC on 360...

lol I tried the "search this thread" thing and no dice...I thought I'd just ask it..but if you say it's confirmed then that's good

As for trading in 6x AC and 3x HAWX @ the same store... you're just asking to be banned or the store to ban the game.

[shadowslaya]

I'll just do it at three different times or get people to do it for me...there'll be a way to get away with it...

[mahjongmaniac]

WOW!!! I didn't want to go into details but looks like you people seems to be some kind of “know it all” and like to assume things you don't know. Well.. since you are all very interested about my WM credits I can tell you this much… those WM credits are not video game related at all, they were given to me as compensation (from WM head office) for a complain I made towards a local WM Manager. I didn’t want to go into details because I don’t feel like typing out an essay… but that didn’t stop some of you from putting in your worthless 2 cents and ASSuming plus name calling hey? :mad:

my apologies for mistakenly assuming otherwise

but when you say "credit" at WM, it doesn't really leave much alternatives to assume.
if you made a complaint to WM HO, did you get a *GC* as compensation?

IDK... i've made complaints to FS/BB HO and recv'd a GC for compensation too, but not "store credit"
and i certainly don't "amass a big amt of credit" for doing things like that

[mahjongmaniac]

can't do trade 3 for killzone as it's too old (you'll have to wait for their trade 3 for any game weekend promo they have once in a while) other than that, yes you can do a preorder on a GG game and bring it back and buy killzone but don't do the give it right back sealed thingy you are thinking of doing. it'll give a bad vibe and who knows, EB might decide to stop doing the GG promo in the future

they haven't had the T3GIF "any" game promo for a long time now (usually occurs on wknds)

and even when they do, sometimes the CSRs won't let you trade for old titles, only new releases and pre-orders

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Does anyone know what to do when an EB location says you've been banned, and they have phoned every other EB location in the area to ban you as well?

I went to EB brentwood mall today in burnaby to use the gaming guarantee for NFS Shift and Marvel UA2. I had picked up the games from EB Lougheed mall. Apparently they had been called by Lougheed and then told I've been banned from traded in games for buying games new in multiple copies and trading them in. I told them I've never traded in multiple copies at one time and have never traded in sealed games. They still refuse saying I am banned and they will not honor the gaming guarantee, and said that they have been tracking what games I trade in.

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.

sounds similar to the stories i've heard a couple summers back when EBG had T5GIF DSL and T6GIF PSP promo...
some guy kept on going back to the same store to trade in similar games and then it eventually got him banned

i think you need to contact HO to discuss a resolution... but have fun waiting for a DM to call you back b/c it could take a while (or you might not even get a call back) --- i've made somewhat minor complaints a couple times before but never got a call back

[BUFFAR]

I never traded in Assassin's Creed. I completed all my trades in August, and I don't ever recall trading in multiple copies of a game to the same location, and the only game I ever used that was on sale new was Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow once. All other games I traded were bought used.

Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.

I wonder if they've mistaken you for another guy/gal. lol

[mahjongmaniac]

is it confirmed that AC on PS3 and AC on 360 are not duplicates?

i'd think this really depends on the store/CSR

it's not unreasonable for someone to own both systems, buy a game for both platforms (to see which one they like better) and then trade either or both games later on when they're done w/ it
(but i guess trading both copies at same time may give some eyebrows)

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I never traded in Assassin's Creed. I completed all my trades in August, and I don't ever recall trading in multiple copies of a game to the same location, and the only game I ever used that was on sale new was Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow once. All other games I traded were bought used.

that's not the point...
apparently your local EBG store(s) think you're "excessively taking advantage of their promos" by bringing in the same games across multiple stores and they think it's a big "no-no" to allow that to continue


Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.

LUK how it works out

[Haz]

Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.Good luck. I try not to deal with any of the Burnaby EBs myself.

[FlyingSoLow]

I wonder if they've mistaken you for another guy/gal. lol

That's what I was thinking. Lougheed EB could've phoned the local EB's and told them that a guy has been banned from their store. If someone comes by trying to do a GG that they picked up from Lougheed, it's probably the banned guy. The story seems legitimate, but the Metrotown attempt concerns me. Just go to Lougheed and ask them WTF.:confused:

[ProtossCraft]

i find the lougheed EB to be very... uhh... serious at their job. When i traded syphon filter there, they were questioning if i had just bought it, of course i said no even though i bought it from walmart 3 mins earlier. They said that if they caught me buying new games and trading them in they would ban me. The friendliest EB imo is the one in queensborough, when you talk to them they actually talk to as person to person, not EB minion to customer. A week ago i traded in a used game and 2 new games still sealed there, and you know what the EB CSR said after scanning them? "So what game do you want?" And when i asked about the gaming guarantee on the details this is what they told me "So yea within 7 days from the day you pick it up, if you dont like the game or YOU BEAT THE GAME you can return it for full credits. :D

If i were you i would complain to EB corporate, they have no proof that you traded in "new" games and where on their policy does it say you cant trade in new games you bought?

[GVRtrader]

That's what I was thinking. Lougheed EB could've phoned the local EB's and told them that a guy has been banned from their store. If someone comes by trying to do a GG that they picked up from Lougheed, it's probably the banned guy. The story seems legitimate, but the Metrotown attempt concerns me. Just go to Lougheed and ask them WTF.:confused:

Talked with a friend who also orders a lot from EB and it seems like EB's pre-order system are not connected because when he was pre-ordering @ metro for the first time, they asked if he ordered from EB before. When he said yes but at another EB, the rep told him that each EB is its own store, which leads me to believe they may share trade in value databases but not data on pre-orders... namely GG.

Its possible that the people @ Lougheed went out of their way to make sure this GG doesnt get credit back against them (because if each store is its own entity, then any EB that allows this GG will get to get the credit back from Lougheed in the future). That said, nothing prevents you from trying farther EBs.

Also after thinking about it... Halo 3 shouldn't even be a concern. Its illegal if EB doesn't give you the game as you already paid for it. They are asking for a lawsuit and a huge media frenzy if they don't give you Halo 3 (you can make it a big deal and probably get paid off to drop this case as its very very bad press for EB... also the fact they refused to give you the game can even be considered a criminal case... tho the $ amount is too low for that to happen).

Based on the last few posts, it seems like Lougheed isn't an ideal place to trade in games... i guess they are probably pissed due to the fact they are so close to a Walmart!:twisted: From my experience Oakridge has the best reps tho Pac. center is pretty good too.

[ironchefbryce]

gamestop - sept 22 - 10am EST:
360 - Too Human - $9.00
PSP - GOW - $8.50
Wii - MLB Power Pros 2008 - $8.25
360 - Assasins Creed - $13.00

All eligible for T3F1

Better get those power pros in, any day now..... <$8

[fluidmax]

my apologies for mistakenly assuming otherwise

but when you say "credit" at WM, it doesn't really leave much alternatives to assume.
if you made a complaint to WM HO, did you get a *GC* as compensation?

IDK... i've made complaints to FS/BB HO and recv'd a GC for compensation too, but not "store credit"
and i certainly don't "amass a big amt of credit" for doing things like that

I never wrote I amassed a big amt of credits from WM (where did you get that from ?), you ask me if the “credits with WM” part was a typo (I did racked a considerable amount of credits with WM due to their screw up and my complain) and I wrote " it wasn't a typo ". you never asked if I amassed a big amount of credits from WM did you ? (unless I missed one of your post) This credit I have from WM is a 1 time thing not accumulated over the years.

well...perhaps your definition of "Credits" in this case is different than mine. To me Gift cards, Edge cards, Gift certificate, Digital dollars...etc are all store credits since they have no cash value and you can only spent it in their store/franchise. I use the general term "Store credits" because each store have a different name/term for things like that but ultimately you can only use it with the issuer.

[Tibbs]

Guys,

On tivs.ca when we login are we able to have it keep track of our own games yet? I remember neksus mentioning this but am not sure.

When I login I don't see an area to do anything like that.

Thanks,

Tibbs

[Seifer]

Guys,

On tivs.ca when we login are we able to have it keep track of our own games yet? I remember neksus mentioning this but am not sure.

When I login I don't see an area to do anything like that.

Thanks,

Tibbs

Where do you "login" to tivs.ca ?

[Haz]

Guys,

On tivs.ca when we login are we able to have it keep track of our own games yet? I remember neksus mentioning this but am not sure.

When I login I don't see an area to do anything like that.

Thanks,

TibbsYou go to the TIV list, click on the game and then click "Add this game to your collection". It's the same page as suggesting values.

Where do you "login" to tivs.ca ?PM neksus.

[marximum]

TIV at EB today

NBA 2K9(360) $7.75
Left 4 Dead (360) $18.75

[_pOtEnZa_]

im always amazed about what games have the highest tivs, i mean point blank DS and 2 megaman DS games had lower than 3$ tivs yet godzilla DS had higher than 3$, i mean who the hell does the TIV anyway lol

TIV for eb games september 22

007 quantum PS3 CE 13$ (didnt trade it in)
GH aerosmith PS3 : 3.50
Nights wii : 3$
virtua tennis 3 PS3 4$
ALL DS:
el tigre : 3.25
godzilla 3.25
gragoblade 6.25
kim possible 6.25
ed edd eddy 8.50 !! (parted it anyway didnt have any games for trade 3...)

didnt qualify (less than 3$ tivs) mostly 2$ or less:
ALL DS
point blank
megaman starforce pegasus
megaman starforce leo
snk vs capcom ds card fighter
glory days 2
clue mouse trap perfection aggavetion
golden nugget casino
cartoon network racing
dragonball z harukanaru densetsu
nacho libre
charlotte web
rainbow island
gubney
jenga world tour
pro fisher man tour northern hemisphere

i also picked up a missile halo case when i picked up my preorder for halo osdt, was 2.50 (5 $ - 50% rebate), for 2.50 i thought what the heck :P

[United11]

i also picked up a missile halo case when i picked up my preorder for halo osdt, was 2.50 (5 $ - 50% rebate), for 2.50 i thought what the heck :P

Yes, not bad at all.

[United11]

GT5Prologue was 19.99$ new a while back, and it's current TIV is above 8.

It's $29.99 used now, so I would imagine the new is the same. How can they sell Uncharted for $29.99 used and new.......they try to push the used copies, but who is going to buy used when new is the same price.

[Haz]

im always amazed about what games have the highest tivs, i mean point blank DS and 2 megaman DS games had lower than 3$ tivs yet godzilla DS had higher than 3$, i mean who the hell does the TIV anyway lolI would have to assume it has to do with stock. They probably have more Megaman DS games than Godzilla DS chainwide.

i also picked up a missile halo case when i picked up my preorder for halo osdt, was 2.50 (5 $ - 50% rebate), for 2.50 i thought what the heck :PThey tried to sell me one this morning too. Had to decline since I still have one from BB for $5 that's sitting in the basement collecting dust.

[bluegill]

EB GAMES
Sept. 22, 2009
1:00pm EST

PS3 Guitar Hero Metallica $29 TIV
PS3 SOCOM Confrontation $3 TIV
PS3 Ghostbusters $26.50 TIV

[Tibbs]

You go to the TIV list, click on the game and then click "Add this game to your collection". It's the same page as suggesting values.

PM neksus.

hmmm. I've tried both the regular and the touch version and neither allow me to click on the actual game title.

What am I misunderstanding?

:cry:

Edit: damn cookies! Got it! Thanks!

Tibbs

[swaghunter]

just tried trading nba 2k9 at EB for t3g1f, and they wouldn't take it, saying tiv is now $7.75.
Can anyone else confirm, since www.tivs.ca still says $9.00 as of 09/19/09?

[Haz]

just tried trading nba 2k9 at EB for t3g1f, and they wouldn't take it, saying tiv is now $7.75.
Can anyone else confirm, since www.tivs.ca still says $9.00 as of 09/19/09?Values can change everyday.

[Acid_]

I never traded in Assassin's Creed. I completed all my trades in August, and I don't ever recall trading in multiple copies of a game to the same location, and the only game I ever used that was on sale new was Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow once. All other games I traded were bought used.

Anyways, I'm at a loss for what to do. Tomorrow I'll call the EB customer service line to see if they'll do anything, then try calling EB USA as recommended. After that I'll go into EB Lougheed Mall to pick up my preorder of Halo ODST when its busy and if they refuse to give it to me I'll try to make it as difficult for them as possible.



I picked up my preorder for Halo ODST at Lougheed. Hand written on both receipts is "Trade Promo". This may be the method where they stop people from getting a refund or Game Guarantee or it might refer to the SGT Johnson promo card that came with it - I don't know. Also printed on the preorder receipt is my name, phone number and a customer number - so they know who you are.

jlo mein, I don't think you'll have any problem picking up your preorder. It's one thing to say that they won't do any new business with you, it's quite another to refuse to deliver an item that you paid for (whether in games or cash).

[Haz]

I picked up my preorder for Halo ODST at Lougheed. Hand written on both receipts is "Trade Promo". This may be the method where they stop people from getting a refund or Game Guarantee or it might refer to the SGT Johnson promo card that came with it - I don't know. Also printed on the preorder receipt is my name, phone number and a customer number - so they know who you are.It sounds like they've taken upon themselves to make sure only people who pay for the game will get GG as oppose to people who do T3G1F. It's like they're making their own policies / rules and trying to make the other stores in Burnaby to follow suit, at least in j lomein's case.

[LatrellMoonwell]

eb games picking up bad habits from future shop now

[Lone_Prodigy]

eb games picking up bad habits from future shop now

How can you even compare the two?

[Valo_Zombie]

Winnipeg, Manitoba
EB Games
09/22/09

FEAR 2 - $18.25
Heavenly Sword - $26.00
Battlefield: Bad Company - $6.75
Street Fighter 4 - $36.00
Motorstorm Pacific Rift - $17.50
Devil May Cry 4 - $11.50
UFC 2009: Undisputed - $36.50
Soul Caliber 4 - $15.50
Resistance 2 - $27.75
LittleBigPlanet - $35.00
Infamous - $40.00
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway - $10.75

[Haz]

Winnipeg, Manitoba
EB Games
09/22/09

FEAR 2 - $18.25
Heavenly Sword - $26.00
Battlefield: Bad Company - $6.75
Street Fighter 4 - $36.00
Motorstorm Pacific Rift - $17.50
Devil May Cry 4 - $11.50
UFC 2009: Undisputed - $36.50
Soul Caliber 4 - $15.50
Resistance 2 - $27.75
LittleBigPlanet - $35.00
Infamous - $40.00
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway - $10.75Can we assume these are all PS3 games?

[baconape]

I picked up my preorder for Halo ODST at Lougheed. Hand written on both receipts is "Trade Promo". This may be the method where they stop people from getting a refund or Game Guarantee or it might refer to the SGT Johnson promo card that came with it - I don't know. Also printed on the preorder receipt is my name, phone number and a customer number - so they know who you are.

wow, sounds like you guys need to start going to a diff store.

[cdnsir]

Here's something interesting from the States side...

http://www.toysrustradeincenter.com/

[Acid_]

wow, sounds like you guys need to start going to a diff store.

Yeah I'm done with the Lougheed and Brentwood EBs. If Lougheed is going to pull this then it's not worth it.

[julian22]

Not sure if this has been posted already, but COD4 is $40 TIV at EB. Not bad...might even be considered hot.

Think this is a good option especially if you want to pre-order Uncharted 2 :)

[Vinman]

I just went to EB Metrotown in burnaby and they refused the gaming guarantee too, and also refused to take back my sealed copy of need for speed, saying once I have been banned from trades I can no longer make any sort of transaction or refund. (they told me they were phoned by EB Lougheed saying I was banned). I told him I paid money for the game and by not refunding my sealed copy they are breaking EB policy. They said EB reserves the right to not deal with any customer.

This is bad news and you need to stand up for your consumer rights, or advise EB they might just get in serious trouble as you're not going to take this type of blatant abuse.

Sure, EB can choose not to deal with your for future business, but they still need to honor their current obligations before that happens. You agreed to a contract with those other games, so they CANNOT (and I stress CANNOT) revoke that previous agreement due to your banning.

The banning only applies to FUTURE purchases, and not those that EB agreed to in he past. I honestly cannot believe a retail store would try to pull this type of scam, and I think they *believe* you're a bozo who won't push back.

1) Go back to the store and assure them you probably misunderstood.
2) If they reiterate what you told us, take down all pertinent information, then call EB HQ immediately and relay this.
3) If no action has been taken, call again and relay this information a second time.
4) Do not get angry and just be firm.
5) Realize that they cannot get away with this, and anyone at EB HQ with a brain will realize this.

[Haz]

Here's something interesting from the States side...

http://www.toysrustradeincenter.com/We talked about it here. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9399148&post9399148) What's interesting is that they will take old (and I mean really old) games too.

[Vinman]

It sounds like they've taken upon themselves to make sure only people who pay for the game will get GG as oppose to people who do T3G1F. It's like they're making their own policies / rules and trying to make the other stores in Burnaby to follow suit, at least in j lomein's case.

This is a dangerous precedent, as EB has never stated that trades are NOT the same as cash, and I would love to see that statement in writing from EB Canada HQ.

That's what makes EB so nice to deal with, they take your old games THE SAME AS CASH, so if that somehow changed overnight, then it makes EB the last place you'd want to trade in games.

[jlo mein]

Yeah I'm done with the Lougheed and Brentwood EBs. If Lougheed is going to pull this then it's not worth it.

Just be aware that you may already be banned, and EB Lougheed may have already phone all EB's in the greater Vancouver area to ban you as well. What annoys me the most is my last trade in was in August and they never told me I was banned. I have picked up several preorders (including Marvel and NFS last week) and they never told me I was banned. They even have my phone number on file and never phoned to say I was banned. It took going to a different store (Brentwood) and try to return a game with the gaming guarantee to find out I was banned.

[mini kangaroo]

so let me get this straight, if they banned you, you can't pick up any preorders, even if it's completely paid for? :confused:

[Psubs]

Here's something interesting from the States side...

http://www.toysrustradeincenter.com/

Free shipping on games worth $10 or more.

[jlo mein]

so let me get this straight, if they banned you, you can't pick up any preorders, even if it's completely paid for?

I will find out later today when I go in to pick up Halo ODST.

[mini kangaroo]

i can see how they can ban someone from trading in games, or even buying games, or worst case, not let them in (they have the right to), but if you paid for something, they have to give you the product, OR give you a refund (in this case, cash, since they dont want your business), and just completely cut ties with the person that they are 100% completely banning

[dtrader69]

neksus......just want to say....ur site is sick on the iphone...

[mczout]

Traded in some games today. Here's what I got with the $3 bump up

PS3
Infamous - $43.34
GH - Smash Hits - $35.84
GH - World Tour - $10.84 (No longer qualifies for T3G1F)

Wii
Space Chimps - $9.34

[neomaster]

Traded in some games today. Here's what I got with the $3 bump up

PS3
Infamous - $3.34
GH - Smash Hits - $35.84
GH - World Tour - $10.84 (No longer qualifies for T3G1F)

Wii
Space Chimps - $9.34

Hmmm...maybe you should've waited till inFamous went up a bit more...

[Fox]

Just want to confirm - the trade-more-get-more works in combination with T3G1F, correct?

[maxpowers]

Hmmm...maybe you should've waited till inFamous went up a bit more...

lol

34 cents for infamous + $3 bump up

[the_fm]

Just want to confirm - the trade-more-get-more works in combination with T3G1F, correct?

no. it's one or the other, not both. there's some who got both but that's YMMV

[Acid_]

Just be aware that you may already be banned, and EB Lougheed may have already phone all EB's in the greater Vancouver area to ban you as well. What annoys me the most is my last trade in was in August and they never told me I was banned. I have picked up several preorders (including Marvel and NFS last week) and they never told me I was banned. They even have my phone number on file and never phoned to say I was banned. It took going to a different store (Brentwood) and try to return a game with the gaming guarantee to find out I was banned.

Yeah it's harsh. They should give you a warning with specific rules from their policy that they want you to follow, not ban you outright.

At least I know I'm safe at Metrotown because I traded there a few days ago, but I've been laying low since August too.

[belowzeros]

anyone spot a deal on a decent price for killzone 2?

[Acid_]

2009-09-22 @ EB:
Turning Point 360 - $2
Watchmen 360 - $11

[chrza]

Not sure if this has been posted already, but COD4 is $40 TIV at EB. Not bad...might even be considered hot.

Think this is a good option especially if you want to pre-order Uncharted 2 :)

Yup, posted that a few days ago. I was surprised myself. I was about to use it for a trade in promo, but when the guy told me it was worth $40, I just took the trade in value instead. I only paid $25 for my copy brand new!

Glad to see the value is still holding.

[PhubiO]

sept.22,2009 @ FS

Ps3 Uncharted : Drake's Fortune = $8.40

[xSPARKYx-]

anyone spot a deal on a decent price for killzone 2?

Thats what I am looking for. I think im just gonna use a T3G1F + GG or Trade in games that are on sale at walmart but have high TIV (assassins creed, HAWX)

[neksus]

neksus......just want to say....ur site is sick on the iphone...

Thanks!

[actyper]

360
Perfect Dark - 4.25
Forza 2 - 3.75
Call of Duty 2 - 9.00
Call of Duty 3 - 3.75
Street Fighter 4 - 25.50
Batman Arkham Asylum - 23.00
Ghostbusters - 26.25
Ghost Recon AW2 - 5.75

Wii
Sports Resort - 19.00
Wii Fit - 26.25
Zelda Twilight - 22.75
Mario Kart - 35.00

PS3
Socom - 3.00

[xSPARKYx-]

Thanks!

I agree with him. Way to go neksus!

[jlo mein]

To update my situation on being banned from trading in at Lougheed Mall and other local EB's:

I called Gamestop/EB Games Customer Service and they took down all my information and my claim that Lougheed banned me for trading in new games and multiple copies of games at once, when I have never traded in a new game or the same game on one day. This caused Brentwood and Metrotown to refuse to accept returns via the Gaming Guarantee since they were phoned by Lougheed to ban me. She informed me that the District Manager for the area (includes Lougheed, Brentwood, and Metrotown) named Mark Paxin will be contacting me within 3 business days.

[got_it_4_cheap]

360
Call of Duty 2 - 9.00
Call of Duty 3 - 3.75

:confused: :lol:

[belowzeros]

She informed me that the District Manager for the area (includes Lougheed, Brentwood, and Metrotown) named Mark Paxin will be contacting me within 3 business days.


make sure you follow up and be continous about it...they always say they are gonna call and never do in my experience ><

[shadowslaya]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

[the_fm]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

:|
what do you think? if you continue like this, you'll ruin it for everyone

[spham]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

Why would they deny you if you have opened games? You're more likely to get denied and look more suspicious if you have sealed games unless these sealed games are games that came bundled with something like a console or a gaming accessory. You're much better off opening them in my opinion.

[xSPARKYx-]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

What i always do is switch the cases with games i already have, so the case is older, and they think it isnt new.

[the_fm]

What i always do is switch the cases with games i already have, so the case is older, and they think it isnt new.

he's talking about keeping the games sealed so if they are not 8+, he would be able to return them

[Captain Snazzypants]

much less trouble to call, non? ;)

[Psubs]

he's talking about keeping the games sealed so if they are not 8+, he would be able to return them

much less trouble to call, non? ;)

Ya, if someone is so worried, call the morning of and verify your games (maybe call a different location).

[Haz]

Ya, if someone is so worried, call the morning of and verify your games (maybe call a different location).Lately, I've been calling in the mornings to be sure. Don't want to be caught without enough qualifying games to get my T3G1F pre-order in and have to make additional trips.

[mahjongmaniac]

Talked with a friend who also orders a lot from EB and it seems like EB's pre-order system are not connected because when he was pre-ordering @ metro for the first time, they asked if he ordered from EB before. When he said yes but at another EB, the rep told him that each EB is its own store, which leads me to believe they may share trade in value databases but not data on pre-orders... namely GG.

it's been known to be like that for a while now... not news

your pre-orders are location-specific and if you wanted to transfer it for whatever reason, you'd have to get the 2 store mgrs to be in contact

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I never wrote I amassed a big amt of credits from WM (where did you get that from ?), you ask me if the “credits with WM” part was a typo (I did racked a considerable amount of credits with WM due to their screw up and my complain) and I wrote " it wasn't a typo ". you never asked if I amassed a big amount of credits from WM did you ? (unless I missed one of your post) This credit I have from WM is a 1 time thing not accumulated over the years.

yeah, i guess i misinterpreted your OP

but the way you posted would seem to give others the impression you "racked up a lot"

I admit I also hoard "a lot" but every time when my friends ask me about how much credits i have in FS,BBV,WM, Rogers and EB I always just laugh and say I have enough


well...perhaps your definition of "Credits" in this case is different than mine. To me Gift cards, Edge cards, Gift certificate, Digital dollars...etc are all store credits since they have no cash value and you can only spent it in their store/franchise. I use the general term "Store credits" because each store have a different name/term for things like that but ultimately you can only use it with the issuer.

yes, that's right, i do use diff. terms for credits
gift cards is essentially interchangeable w/ gift certs., but IMO it's certainly not the same as "store credit"

if you ask for the discrepancy b/t these at FS/BB/stooples, they don't use the terms interchangeably and consider them diff. forms of payment

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im always amazed about what games have the highest tivs, i mean point blank DS and 2 megaman DS games had lower than 3$ tivs yet godzilla DS had higher than 3$, i mean who the hell does the TIV anyway lol


EBG TIVs are notorious for being illogical =P

[mahjongmaniac]

Just be aware that you may already be banned, and EB Lougheed may have already phone all EB's in the greater Vancouver area to ban you as well. What annoys me the most is my last trade in was in August and they never told me I was banned. I have picked up several preorders (including Marvel and NFS last week) and they never told me I was banned. They even have my phone number on file and never phoned to say I was banned. It took going to a different store (Brentwood) and try to return a game with the gaming guarantee to find out I was banned.

i don't see why they'd phone you about getting banned, even if they had your ph.#... it's not like they're obligated to, and nor does it seem like the staff really care unless you're in the store again

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so let me get this straight, if they banned you, you can't pick up any preorders, even if it's completely paid for? :confused:

you already paid for the pre-orders, so.... correct me if i'm wrong, but not giving them to you would be illegal

[mahjongmaniac]

To update my situation on being banned from trading in at Lougheed Mall and other local EB's:

I called Gamestop/EB Games Customer Service and they took down all my information and my claim that Lougheed banned me for trading in new games and multiple copies of games at once, when I have never traded in a new game or the same game on one day. This caused Brentwood and Metrotown to refuse to accept returns via the Gaming Guarantee since they were phoned by Lougheed to ban me. She informed me that the District Manager for the area (includes Lougheed, Brentwood, and Metrotown) named Mark Paxin will be contacting me within 3 business days.

make sure you call back to EBG HO if you don't rec'v a call f/ the local DM... (i've had that happen a couple times)
i believe the CSRs actually have every DM's personal contact # and they're allowed to give it to you

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:confused: :lol:

i remember a while back when BBV had COD2 on sale for <$10 used as well and IIRC, same case as now where it had higher TIV than COD3

for EBG, their TIVs have no direct correlation w/ how old the game is... if it's in demand, TIV will go up (which appears to be the case since it's $8+ TIV)

it's only for BBV/FS/RP that the TIVs drop as time proceeds

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he's talking about keeping the games sealed so if they are not 8+, he would be able to return them

i can understand ppl's concern for this matter, but that's why you make a call the same day of trading to confirm whether or not it's eligible
if <$8, of course keep it sealed for return

i also understand that certain EBG stores won't give TIV quotes over the phone anymore, but that's why you have TIVs.ca and various RFD TIV threads to rely on for accuracy of TIVs for your games

[dtrader69]

360
Perfect Dark - 4.25
Forza 2 - 3.75
Call of Duty 2 - 9.00
Call of Duty 3 - 3.75
Street Fighter 4 - 25.50
Batman Arkham Asylum - 23.00
Ghostbusters - 26.25
Ghost Recon AW2 - 5.75

Wii
Sports Resort - 19.00
Wii Fit - 26.25
Zelda Twilight - 22.75
Mario Kart - 35.00

PS3
Socom - 3.00

stinks! anyone trade in a ps3 version recently?

[vinman152000]

T3G1F

Assassin's Creed - 360 - 13$
Assassin's Creed - PS3 - 13$
Far Cry 2 - 360 - 11$


Got Halo ODST + 10$ store credit


then went to another store and got


Assassin's Creed - 360 - 13$
Too Human- 360 - 9$?? - she mumbled when saying the amount
Far Cry 2 - 360 - 11$

Got a preorder to Left for Dead 2

[coldpower27]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

If you bring in new games, you will look majorly suspicious..they might think you stole them or bought them at steep discount elsewhere just to trade in..

EB CSR are not complete idiots.

[Jagmit]

T3G1F

Assassin's Creed - 360 - 13$
Assassin's Creed - PS3 - 13$
Far Cry 2 - 360 - 11$


Got Halo ODST + 10$ store credit


then went to another store and got


Assassin's Creed - 360 - 13$
Too Human- 360 - 9$?? - she mumbled when saying the amount
Far Cry 2 - 360 - 11$

Got a preorder to Left for Dead 2


snap, my sis picked my preorder up for me today. she got the srgt johnson bonus but i'm not sure about the $10 :confused:

[jlo mein]

Just got back from Lougheed EB and even though they reiterated I am banned from trading games, they gave me my preorder of Halo and gave me full credit on my edge card for Marvel through the Gaming Guarantee. They didn't know why Brentwood and Metrotown denied giving Gaming Guarantee credit, as they said I am only banned from trading in games.

So an employee named Amber told me I was banned (personally by her) because I was buying games and then trading them in, and multiple copies. I told them I play the games before trading them in, have never traded in a brand new game, and have never traded in multiple copies on the same day, which Gamestop Customer Service told me was allowed. She said that is not what she was told by her District Manager or Head Office.

Right now I will await a callback from Burnaby's District Manager.

[shadowslaya]

lol well having a promo like this isn't it expected that people will bring in games that are on sale? If I stole a game and took off the wrapping its still a stolen game. And to the guy who traded in AC on PS3 and 360 to get Halo ODST which location did you go to?

If anything I'll take the risk by opening the AC I got for both consoles...I just hope I don't get shafted if they say it's considered duplicates.

[crxmugen]

Just got back from Lougheed EB and even though they reiterated I am banned from trading games, they gave me my preorder of Halo and gave me full credit on my edge card for Marvel through the Gaming Guarantee. They didn't know why Brentwood and Metrotown denied giving Gaming Guarantee credit, as they said I am only banned from trading in games.

So an employee named Amber told me I was banned (personally by her) because I was buying games and then trading them in, and multiple copies. I told them I play the games before trading them in, have never traded in a brand new game, and have never traded in multiple copies on the same day, which Gamestop Customer Service told me was allowed. She said that is not what she was told by her District Manager or Head Office.

Right now I will await a callback from Burnaby's District Manager.

ahhh... "never traded in multiple copies on the same day"
which means "you traded multiple copies in different days"?
"multiple copies" means 2? 5? 10?
just wanna find out the reason

[LordFoo]

If you bring in new games, you will look majorly suspicious..they might think you stole them or bought them at steep discount elsewhere just to trade in..

EB CSR are not complete idiots.

I really don't get what the big deal is about bringing in new games.. if they were stolen, you would be tracked based on the government ID you provided (DL, usually), just like with any other pawn shop. If it's really about not wanting ppl buying at a discount + dumping -- that just doesn't make sense, as they have the TIV system to correct for that. If EB is still going to profit on copies of AC, then they shouldn't care; if they think they have too much stock, then drop the TIV below $8 the next day.

[shadowslaya]

I agree...like how can they know exactly where you got the game from? I can't prove it's not stolen (it isn't but how can I prove this if they suspect me)...what if I got them as gifts and simply don't want them...heck if I did I still wouldn't want them, but there's no way to prove this...if they don't want ppl buying games cheap and trading them in then don't have a promo that allows so much credit...do they want us to invest like $60 to get $70 credit??? Of course I'm going to buy discounted games to trade... I'm not a complete idiot either lol

[coldpower27]

I really don't get what the big deal is about bringing in new games.. if they were stolen, you would be tracked based on the government ID you provided (DL, usually), just like with any other pawn shop. If it's really about not wanting ppl buying at a discount + dumping -- that just doesn't make sense, as they have the TIV system to correct for that. If EB is still going to profit on copies of AC, then they shouldn't care; if they think they have too much stock, then drop the TIV below $8 the next day.

This is RFD were trying to make sure everyone gets in on the deal, doing stuff like above might evoke the consequences like you said, and make them drop the TIV or ban said game from coming in. Neither of which this community wants. We want to make sure to avoid EB' radar detection not do obvious things to say that we are just dumping inventory at their store.

They don't automatically find out if your dumping or not? They can't exactly tell based on volumes alone. Unless someone actually slips up and does the suspicious behaviour.

[Parth]

How is this so complicated.

You trade in a game sealed, and the staff is going to wonder why didn't this dumbass atleast play the game before trading it?

When they start to wonder about trade ins, then they start to investigate. When they start to investigate then they figure out people are buying/trading them.

As soon as that happens, the deal dies for everyone.

Moral: don't be a ****ing idiot. Call EB the morning you want to trade a game, find out the TIV and then break the seal, and trade it in. Why is that so hard? TIVs don't drop in the middle of the day.

The only thing that could go wrong in the middle of the day is some idiot brings in 4 copies of ACs sealed and tries to trade them in. Way to go moron.

[coldpower27]

I agree...like how can they know exactly where you got the game from? I can't prove it's not stolen (it isn't but how can I prove this if they suspect me)...what if I got them as gifts and simply don't want them...heck if I did I still wouldn't want them, but there's no way to prove this...if they don't want ppl buying games cheap and trading them in then don't have a promo that allows so much credit...do they want us to invest like $60 to get $70 credit??? Of course I'm going to buy discounted games to trade... I'm not a complete idiot either lol

IF you them as gifts most times you should have a gift receipt and can return the product if you don't want it.

The promo is designed to take back games that you have played and trade in for credit or newer games to play. Not for you to buy games cheap and then trade it in. Though of course you can do that. But this is a site for deals, and obviously we want to best take advantage of promo's like this.

[compsci]

Just traded Street Fighter IV PS3 for $36 at EB.

[the_fm]

IF you them as gifts most times you should have a gift receipt and can return the product if you don't want it.

The promo is designed to take back games that you have played and trade in for credit or newer games to play. Not for you to buy games cheap and then trade it in. Though of course you can do that. But this is a site for deals, and obviously we want to best take advantage of promo's like this.

this.

we have to take into account that the regular shopper mostly isn't aware or doesn't know how to use those promos. the promos are made to take advantage of that. it's business. but we, as members of RFD, have found some loopholes (if you can called it that way) to take advantage of said promos so yeah, don't go ruin it for everyone else

[LordFoo]

I think I wasn't clear enough with my post.. of course, I understand from RFD's perspective that trading in heatshrinked games is stupid & tips off the CSR/corporate about a market imbalance that should probably be investigated/corrected. I've made a concerted effort since joining this community & in the two T3G1F's I've done so far to unwrap my games and trade them in as "used", for this very reason.

What I meant is, why should EB care if someone does this, to the point of a ban on trading, given that they'll still make a profit?

[LatrellMoonwell]

this.

we have to take into account that the regular shopper mostly isn't aware or doesn't know how to use those promos. the promos are made to take advantage of that. it's business. but we, as members of RFD, have found some loopholes (if you can called it that way) to take advantage of said promos so yeah, don't go ruin it for everyone else

eventually ppl will stop posting deals and stuff because they dont want the deal to be ruined by silly people >:(

[the_fm]

I think I wasn't clear enough with my post.. of course, I understand from RFD's perspective that trading in heatshrinked games is stupid & tips off the CSR/corporate about a market imbalance that should probably be investigated/corrected. I've made a concerted effort since joining this community & in the two T3G1F's I've done so far to unwrap my games and trade them in as "used", for this very reason.

What I meant is, why should EB care if someone does this, to the point of a ban on trading, given that they'll still make a profit?

ethics? idk. it's the way they want things to be done so you play by their rules

[ProtossCraft]

well are you guys saying that your trying to prove that the games you want to trade in are not stolen from EB or from another store? Hypothetically lets just say you did steal a game from another store, it doesnt matter to EB because either way stolen or bought it doesnt effect them any different. Now hypothetically lets say they (EB) accuses you of stealing from their store, its like the easiest thing to prove that you didnt steal and try to trade it in right away since they gut all their games and have those dam price stickers are almost impossible to get off and even when you do get it off there's always residue left. if you were stupid enough to do this they would obviously notice the sticker residue and become suspicious.

if it sounds like im trying to promote stealing, im not. just trying to get the point of IF you did do it, it wouldnt effect EB any differently

[LordFoo]

well are you guys saying that your trying to prove that the games you want to trade in are not stolen from EB or from another store? Hypothetically lets just say you did steal a game from another store, it doesnt matter to EB because either way stolen or bought it doesnt effect them any different. Now hypothetically lets say they (EB) accuses you of stealing from their store, its like the easiest thing to prove that you didnt steal and try to trade it in right away since they gut all their games and have those dam price stickers are almost impossible to get off and even when you do get it off there's always residue left. if you were stupid enough to do this they would obviously notice the sticker residue and become suspicious.

if it sounds like im trying to promote stealing, im not. just trying to get the point of IF you did do it, it wouldnt effect EB any differently

Sure it would.. I think that they might have trouble staying open for business (or out of jail) if they were routinely trafficking in stolen goods.

[LordFoo]

ethics? idk. it's the way they want things to be done so you play by their rules

I'm not sure that taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities is unethical; it's certainly done frequently (and legally) on currency + other markets which have much stricter regulating bodies. I suppose the biggest problem some people have with this is that EB isn't explicitly clear with their policy on the matter, and in the OP's case (with regards to this topic), it seems that one really can be at the mercy of a random CSR who interprets / applies the rule as they see fit.

[Parth]

If you stole and then traded in games?? How would that not affect EB.

They would be in possession of stolen property. And they would lose said property if anyone ever found out it was stolen.

Of course it is highly unlikely that anyone would ever find out. But it obviously does affect them and they obviously would not want to deal with that sort of trouble.

[United11]

What I meant is, why should EB care if someone does this, to the point of a ban on trading, given that they'll still make a profit?

Really, they shouldn't say anything, they set the rules and we are all following them (well pretty much). They say trade 3 for 1, all 3 over $8 TIV, no dupes...we are all following those rules but they didn't count on a group of gamers finding the small hole in their plan. It doesn't say "you can only trade 1 title per account" - so give me a break, either change the TIV or the deal, but banning people????

They are counting on getting a greater variety of games from these trade 3s, but we are too bright for that, and the majority of people trading don't know about this promo.

Really, if you are planning on trading 2-3 ACs on one transaction, then you are asking for trouble. There are plenty of options out there, that maybe will cost you $6 more. Get Ninja Gaiden from BBV, it's $14.99 used and works for a trade 3, and costs you only $6 more.

[jlo mein]

ahhh... "never traded in multiple copies on the same day"
which means "you traded multiple copies in different days"?
"multiple copies" means 2? 5? 10?
just wanna find out the reason

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

[Captain Snazzypants]

If you stole and then traded in games?? How would that not affect EB.

They would be in possession of stolen property. And they would lose said property if anyone ever found out it was stolen.

Of course it is highly unlikely that anyone would ever find out. But it obviously does affect them and they obviously would not want to deal with that sort of trouble.

Simple solution: EB should simply require proof of purchase when someone wants to trade in a sealed game. Problem solved.

[dwsn]

EB:
Burnout Paradise, 360. $6
Battlefield: Bad Company, 360. $6
Gears of War 2 Limited Edition. $24.75

[FlyingSoLow]

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

Clearly you were very unlucky, there must be hundreds who've done similarly.>:( Lougheed EB = stay away.

[xSPARKYx-]

Quick Question, couldnt find thread, so i thought i would post in here.

I bought madden 10 from walmart on august 20 for $68. the price is now $48 from there aniversary sale. would i be able to get it price adjusted?

[ProtossCraft]

Sure it would.. I think that they might have trouble staying open for business (or out of jail) if they were routinely trafficking in stolen goods.

but isnt that like next to impossible to find out if the products were stolen? And im guessing if people did steal games and try to trade them that they SHOULD atleast be smart enough to open the games before attempting therefore at least the EB employees may not suspect you and accept the trade ins. Would it be EB's fault for unknowingly accepting stolen games?

[the_fm]

Quick Question, couldnt find thread, so i thought i would post in here.

I bought madden 10 from walmart on august 20 for $68. the price is now $48 from there aniversary sale. would i be able to get it price adjusted?

no. 14 days protection

[tigerhawk33]

Back on track...

Ninja Gaiden 2 (Xbox360) = $7.25

[LIVE DEREK]

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

That sucks. The reps that I deal with go to RFD themselves and they don't care how many copies of anything I trade in.

[xSPARKYx-]

no. 14 days protection

You serious? not even if its their own sale? Looks like im gonna have to get it PM'ed at BB or FS and then return that copy to them..

[grappos13]

You serious? not even if its their own sale? Looks like im gonna have to get it PM'ed at BB or FS and then return that copy to them..

well if u dont pm... just buy it at $48.. and go return it with the $68 receipt... its 90 days to return i believe.. or atleast 45... so ur good

[xSPARKYx-]

well if u dont pm... just buy it at $48.. and go return it with the $68 receipt... its 90 days to return i believe.. or atleast 45... so ur good

Thanks and i just automatically think to PM because i usually suspect games to be sold out when theyre on sale.

[grappos13]

^ well ur PM would only save a dollar as FS brought it down to 48.99 to match WM (even tho walmart is 48.00)... but ya.. go get ur $20 back!

[TT shopper]

Came back from EB couple hours ago, heard a new story of trading in games. EB games are not allowed to accepting Trade in after 6pm, for all the stores in Vancouver. But the guy was nice enough to check the prices for me, and here we go;

PSP
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow $2.50

PS3
Assassin's Creed $13.25 (most of you would already knew)
Bad Company $6.25
Ghost Recon Adv Warfighter 2 $11.50
Resistance - Fall of Man $12.25

Xbox360
Alone in the Dark $3
Dead or Alive extreme 2 $2
Lord of the Ring Conquest $15.25
Sonic Unleashed $19
Soul Calibur IV $13.50

I hope this would help Neksus to update the list, thx to Neksus and Chickenwing.

[cashinstinct]

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow $2.50

It is 100% clear, EB is not interested in that ... (use your favorite word for games bought because they are $8+) anymore, it falls like a rock! I only found 1 copy of this at HMV 2-3 weeks ago and happy to have traded it.

All this talk about banning is not fun, hope a few Ass Creed won't be enough to raise red flags (splitted between many stores).

[ProtossCraft]

Came back from EB couple hours ago, heard a new story of trading in games. EB games are not allowed to accepting Trade in after 6pm, for all the stores in Vancouver. But the guy was nice enough to check the prices for me, and here we go;

PSP
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow $2.50

PS3
Assassin's Creed $13.25 (most of you would already knew)
Bad Company $6.25
Ghost Recon Adv Warfighter 2 $11.50
Resistance - Fall of Man $12.25

Xbox360
Alone in the Dark $3
Dead or Alive extreme 2 $2
Lord of the Ring Conquest $15.25
Sonic Unleashed $19
Soul Calibur IV $13.50

I hope this would help Neksus to update the list, thx to Neksus and Chickenwing.

haha its about time, we all knew it would happen.

[coldpower27]

It is 100% clear, EB is not interested in that ... (use your favorite word for games bought because they are $8+) anymore, it falls like a rock! I only found 1 copy of this at HMV 2-3 weeks ago and happy to have traded it.

All this talk about banning is not fun, hope a few Ass Creed won't be enough to raise red flags (splitted between many stores).

haha its about time, we all knew it would happen.

Glad I got rid of that item then. :D

[Goomba]

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

So, this employee took it upon herself to call up another store to inquire about your trading habits? What did you do to her to get her so pissed at you?:confused:

[TT shopper]

haha its about time, we all knew it would happen.

Glad I got rid of that item then. :D

It is 100% clear, EB is not interested in that ... (use your favorite word for games bought because they are $8+) anymore, it falls like a rock! I only found 1 copy of this at HMV 2-3 weeks ago and happy to have traded it.

All this talk about banning is not fun, hope a few Ass Creed won't be enough to raise red flags (splitted between many stores).

Hahhahaha I know, so sad to hear about that, I was about to use it as T3G1F. Too bad, not sure should I be trading it with the others to do a TMGM, or wait until the TIV goes up again.

[xeL|]

Ninja Gaiden 2 dropped below $8.

[Acid_]

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

Wow, they are nasty. Lots of people on this forum do way worse that that all the time.

[Acid_]

I'm not sure that taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities is unethical; it's certainly done frequently (and legally) on currency + other markets which have much stricter regulating bodies. I suppose the biggest problem some people have with this is that EB isn't explicitly clear with their policy on the matter, and in the OP's case (with regards to this topic), it seems that one really can be at the mercy of a random CSR who interprets / applies the rule as they see fit.

I think this is the core of the problem. No explicit rules and clerks with very little life experience applying them. Well put Lord Foo.

I wonder if it's just some manager that takes their job way too seriously at Lougheed or if this is going to span out across our nation.

So, this employee took it upon herself to call up another store to inquire about your trading habits? What did you do to her to get her so pissed at you?:confused:

I don't think he did anything. Probably 300 pages back in this thread I remember someone reported to us that they were told by a clerk at Lougheed that this was happening. We had a discussion about whether they could even do it. I said with motivation and a little time that they could. On a preorder slip for a game I picked up today I noticed that it had both preorders that I had at that store printed on the bottom of the receipt. I wonder if they're beefing up their system.

This might be coming from store management or higher, but one thing contributing to this is the slower economy. With a slower economy you get less clerk turnover and with less turnover comes more clerks recognizing us.

[mahjongmaniac]

This is RFD were trying to make sure everyone gets in on the deal, doing stuff like above might evoke the consequences like you said, and make them drop the TIV or ban said game from coming in. Neither of which this community wants. We want to make sure to avoid EB' radar detection not do obvious things to say that we are just dumping inventory at their store.

well, even if ppl try to "avoid detection" by not trading in dupes on same day, the thing is, it gets pretty obvious ppl are buying these copies for cheap elsewhere solely for trading purposes when lots of customers come in on the same day trading the same title...

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Moral: don't be a ****ing idiot. Call EB the morning you want to trade a game, find out the TIV and then break the seal, and trade it in. Why is that so hard? TIVs don't drop in the middle of the day.

it's not hard,... just that like you say, there are some f'n idiots/dumb@$$e$ on here that couldn't care less and still go ahead and trade sealed copies of games

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Really, they shouldn't say anything, they set the rules and we are all following them (well pretty much). They say trade 3 for 1, all 3 over $8 TIV, no dupes...we are all following those rules but they didn't count on a group of gamers finding the small hole in their plan. It doesn't say "you can only trade 1 title per account" - so give me a break, either change the TIV or the deal, but banning people????

^ well, they never had any membership programs, so no such thing as accts (unlike BBV)

had they implemented a system similar to BBV, i'd imagine they'd make the "no duplicates" or "1 title per acct" rule/policy more strict...

[mahjongmaniac]

Quick Question, couldnt find thread, so i thought i would post in here.

I bought madden 10 from walmart on august 20 for $68. the price is now $48 from there aniversary sale. would i be able to get it price adjusted?
no. 14 days protection

uh... AFAIK, 30 days PP for anything in electronics, which of course includes games

------

It is 100% clear, EB is not interested in that ...

heh, well it's also <$3, so it doesn't even qualify for the TMGM promo

why didn't they just make it $0 if they have lots of copies... would prevent any trade-ins. period

[BUFFAR]

Ten days apart in August I traded in Too Human and MLB Power Pros to both Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. This is why they say I am banned (they were tracking trade in's across stores).

You deserved it, enjoy your ban. :razz:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781006&page=36 :arrowl:

[jlo mein]

You deserved it, enjoy your ban. :razz:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781006&page=36 :arrowl:

READ MY ****ING POSTS BEFORE ACCUSING ME OF ANYTHING. I have said before I have never traded in a single copy of Assassins Creed. That modano9 guy posted information about a banned BC customer that doesn't match my trade ins.

[GVRtrader]

Came back from EB couple hours ago, heard a new story of trading in games. EB games are not allowed to accepting Trade in after 6pm, for all the stores in Vancouver. But the guy was nice enough to check the prices for me, and here we go;


You sure about this? I traded @ metro today @ ~8pm while on my way to Lougheed Walmart. I wasn't the only one and the lady there didn't say anything about not accepting trades pass any hour... i would assume that as long as the store is still opened, they'll accept trades.

[GVRtrader]

READ MY ****ING POSTS BEFORE ACCUSING ME OF ANYTHING. I have said before I have never traded in a single copy of Assassins Creed. That modano9 guy posted information about a banned BC customer that doesn't match my trade ins.

I know this is a pretty big deal for you but i think you've posted this (some posts are almost exactly the same) in at least 2 threads... maybe make a thread in shopping discussion and keep updates there and maybe post a link in all the threads you posted about that thread? That way its easier for everyone to follow what happened to you and also easier for you to update.:D

Plus it keeps both (if not more) threads on topic.

Don't mean to be disrespectful or anything, just suggesting an alternative as i'm interested to see if EB will lift their ban on you but all these posts probably will make it harder for OP to update prices as he has to scan through posts about your ban.

Oh and a couple of updates...
PS3 - Sept. 22
AC - 13
Overlord - 9
Top Spin 3 - 9

[CRXguy]

Traded in 3 360 games at FS yesterday.

UFC 2009 $40
RE5: CE $40
GTA4 $18

[mp3sn]

You sure about this? I traded @ metro today @ ~8pm while on my way to Lougheed Walmart. I wasn't the only one and the lady there didn't say anything about not accepting trades pass any hour... i would assume that as long as the store is still opened, they'll accept trades.

The trade restriction of before 6pm only applies to city of Vancouver. Metro would be in burnaby and it wouldn't apply.

Therefore the only stores would be downtown, cambie and broadway, and oakridge.

[GVRtrader]

The trade restriction of before 6pm only applies to city of Vancouver. Metro would be in burnaby and it wouldn't apply.

Therefore the only stores would be downtown, cambie and broadway, and oakridge.

Ah ok, i thought by Vancouver, you meant GVR. Good to know.

[baconape]

If you bring in new games, you will look majorly suspicious..they might think you stole them or bought them at steep discount elsewhere just to trade in..

EB CSR are not complete idiots.

there was some guy with 8 sealed game 2*assgreed and 2*farcry (i think) back during the t4 for a 360 and the csr was flustered and obviously upset dealing with th eguy cuz he smelled like a scammer, the csr said i know you bought these to trade and im only giving you one 360, you can keep the other games adn get out.

i was next in line with my bbv b2g1f haul and the guy didnt bat an eye at me.

[baconape]

this.

we have to take into account that the regular shopper mostly isn't aware or doesn't know how to use those promos. the promos are made to take advantage of that. it's business. but we, as members of RFD, have found some loopholes (if you can called it that way) to take advantage of said promos so yeah, don't go ruin it for everyone else

how many time have we seen the father buying a games for his kids or himself giving fistfulls of cash over, or the teenager trading 10 games not getting a t3 promo just strait cred,

some ppl are going to mess it up for all of us be being stupid. just stay away from my two stores, i have a good thing going on

[baconape]

If you stole and then traded in games?? How would that not affect EB.

They would be in possession of stolen property. And they would lose said property if anyone ever found out it was stolen.

Of course it is highly unlikely that anyone would ever find out. But it obviously does affect them and they obviously would not want to deal with that sort of trouble.

i was asked once at bbv if i stole the games i was trading, the giant fat guy that works there asked me "did you steal these" i laughed at him and replied yes, thats my gig i steal games to trade back to you so i can buy more games, why did'nt i just steal the games that im trading these in for?

he laughed and said, i just had to ask, i guess it sounds silly when you put it that way. and he said sorry

[Maharg]

Can anyone verify if Rogers Plus is honoring the TIVs listed online and on their little flyer?

http://rogersplus.com/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

For example,

Arkham - $40
Halo Wars - $35
etc...

Thanks in advance

[dtrader69]

I know this is a pretty big deal for you but i think you've posted this (some posts are almost exactly the same) in at least 2 threads... maybe make a thread in shopping discussion and keep updates there and maybe post a link in all the threads you posted about that thread? That way its easier for everyone to follow what happened to you and also easier for you to update.:D

Plus it keeps both (if not more) threads on topic.


amen! we dont need another person ranting like the dude with ranting about the sourcecc

[dtrader69]

Just traded Street Fighter IV PS3 for $36 at EB.

thanks....gonna trade it in today

[Vinman]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

As I stated before, there is absolutely nothing wrong with trading in new, sealed games - in fact, EB's I've talked to love it, since they know it's in perfect shape and complete.

The problem is bringing in new, sealed copies of CERTAIN games, like AC last week, or a lot of the bargain stuff from TSCC like Hulk, Iron Man, Hellboy, Space Chimps, etc. a few weeks back - if you're the 10th guy that day to walk in with sealed copies of these games, then you may catch some grief.

But walk in with new and sealed copies of games that are not being traded in en masse, and EB will smile and grab them quick.

[Vinman]

i can understand ppl's concern for this matter, but that's why you make a call the same day of trading to confirm whether or not it's eligible if <$8, of course keep it sealed for return

i also understand that certain EBG stores won't give TIV quotes over the phone anymore, but that's why you have TIVs.ca and various RFD TIV threads to rely on for accuracy of TIVs for your games

Come on, I've had stuff change overnight, from $10 to $7.50 - during the XBOX 360 trade-in, a lot of qualifying games shifted below $8 on a daily basis (making tivs.ca obsolete) and no EB around here will give TIV over the phone.

My concern is NOT getting banned, as I don't play that type of game. I just tend to buy a lot of games during wild sales, then trade or sell off what I never get around to playing. On eBay, there can be a SIGNIFICANT difference in price in new vs. used copies, so why would I open all my games, losing lots of $$$ in the process, before I go to EB?

EB doesn't care, as these are NOT "cheap deal of the week" fodder that people are getting banned for, and they're happy to get them. For example, I had a lot of sealed DS games from the Amazon 2007 BD sale that I used for snag 2 XB360's and the CSR was clearly pleased with the selection (which is why I think i got notified on the second XB).

Sealed games are NOT frowned on, but walking in with a bag full of AC, Hulk, Hellboy 2, Space Chimps, and Syphon Filter is.

[fluidmax]

yeah, i guess i misinterpreted your OP

but the way you posted would seem to give others the impression you "racked up a lot"

I guess putting that statement in this thread would make some people "assume" I am talking about games and games only...however I find it quite interesting that people would automatically "assume" the worst and start accuse you of things out of their imagination.


yes, that's right, i do use diff. terms for credits
gift cards is essentially interchangeable w/ gift certs., but IMO it's certainly not the same as "store credit"

if you ask for the discrepancy b/t these at FS/BB/stooples, they don't use the terms interchangeably and consider them diff. forms of payment

I am aware the stores distinguish the difference between those different forms of payment however as a consumer using it to buy goods i find no difference. Like i said they are all credits (which has no case value) that can only be used with that particular store/franchise.

[Vinman]

One other thing before I get some work done ( :lol: )...

Do you hardcore traders actually believe EB employees live in a bubble? Or that they don't read Walmart flyers or even have a life outside of work. Do you really think they walk out of EB at the end of their shift, then disappear into thin air?

If so, then you need to realize that you're wrong and that most CSRs there already knew that AssGreed was on sale at WM for $9 (one EB is right across from WM and the manager was laughing about all the AssGreed and HAWX copies he was getting in), as well as the other HAWX/Bioshock/etc. deals, so you're overestimating your "extreme cleverness" in opening these first before going in. Good work Sherlock!! :lol:

It really doesn't matter if you bring in a pile of opened or sealed copies of these games - you're not fooling anyone and they know what you're doing. Clear? They read the WM flyer too.

It's really only the mass abusers trading in duplicates at multiple stores that will get any grief - and if you're *that guy* then please don't shift blame to someone doesn't actively abuse the EB policy.

It's your fault, not his.

[Haz]

PSP
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow $2.50Glad I dumped off my only 2 last week.

The trade restriction of before 6pm only applies to city of Vancouver. Metro would be in burnaby and it wouldn't apply.

Therefore the only stores would be downtown, cambie and broadway, and oakridge.Yep. I surprised me too when they told me. I must have not traded in games after 6 in Vancouver before this summer.

[Haz]

i was asked once at bbv if i stole the games i was trading, the giant fat guy that works there asked me "did you steal these" i laughed at him and replied yes, thats my gig i steal games to trade back to you so i can buy more games, why did'nt i just steal the games that im trading these in for?

he laughed and said, i just had to ask, i guess it sounds silly when you put it that way. and he said sorryI use to work at a video game store. A dude walked in with 5-6 copies of War Gods N64, cartridge only, all covered in BBV stickers. I was only 1 week after the game's release. My co-worker told him that since it's only the cart and the stickers are all over them, he can only give the guy $12 each. So, the guy took the cash.

The guy comes back later in the day with 4 more War Gods, this time, cart only again but with no stickers. Even the Nintendo warning stickers on the back were removed. My co-worker told him that we now have too many War Gods and he can only give him $6 each. The guy took the cash.

Never saw that guy again. The game sucked but we still made profit renting / reselling the game since it was a new release.

As I stated before, there is absolutely nothing wrong with trading in new, sealed games - in fact, EB's I've talked to love it, since they know it's in perfect shape and complete.

The problem is bringing in new, sealed copies of CERTAIN games, like AC last week, or a lot of the bargain stuff from TSCC like Hulk, Iron Man, Hellboy, Space Chimps, etc. a few weeks back - if you're the 10th guy that day to walk in with sealed copies of these games, then you may catch some grief.

But walk in with new and sealed copies of games that are not being traded in en masse, and EB will smile and grab them quick.In the past, I have traded in the occasional sealed game without issue but they do insist on opening it up to make sure it's in there.

[Bendilin]

The only deals you'll get at Gamestop or EB Games is when you buy a used game for $15-25 or less, depending on the game and system.

Everything else is ripping you off, royally. Their entire business is about selling you new games, then having you return the games for less money, only to buy more new or used games and to return them for less money. After three months of regularly doing this, you've spent $400+ on one game. You might as well of rented everything you played and returned.

Also, Gamestop and EB Games no longer give out preorder bonuses for everyone who preorders. The employees either keep the bonuses themselves or they don't give them out to anyone unless they specifically ask for them.

Don't even get me started on their Employee-Play policy, where employees are allowed to "check out" "new" games and bring them back, then sell them to you as "new."

[Seifer]

PSP
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow $2.50



Wow I got 8.25 friday. It was $7.50 sunday. Now only $2.50 ?

I had 2 more copies of Syphon Filter and I traded them to Microplay for $15 each + GTA 4 and I got NHL 10 free :)

[baconape]

One other thing before I get some work done ( :lol: )...

Do you hardcore traders actually believe EB employees live in a bubble? Or that they don't read Walmart flyers or even have a life outside of work. Do you really think they walk out of EB at the end of their shift, then disappear into thin air?

what? i though they lived in the back room, sleeping in little beds made out of old 360 boxes.

[baconape]

I use to work at a video game store. A dude walked in with 5-6 copies of War Gods N64,

wow i remember that game. it was so bad

[Acid_]

One other thing before I get some work done ( :lol: )...

Do you hardcore traders actually believe EB employees live in a bubble? Or that they don't read Walmart flyers or even have a life outside of work. Do you really think they walk out of EB at the end of their shift, then disappear into thin air?

If so, then you need to realize that you're wrong and that most CSRs there already knew that AssGreed was on sale at WM for $9 (one EB is right across from WM and the manager was laughing about all the AssGreed and HAWX copies he was getting in), as well as the other HAWX/Bioshock/etc. deals, so you're overestimating your "extreme cleverness" in opening these first before going in. Good work Sherlock!! :lol:

It really doesn't matter if you bring in a pile of opened or sealed copies of these games - you're not fooling anyone and they know what you're doing. Clear? They read the WM flyer too.

It's really only the mass abusers trading in duplicates at multiple stores that will get any grief - and if you're *that guy* then please don't shift blame to someone doesn't actively abuse the EB policy.

It's your fault, not his.

It really depends on the clerk. Some clerks know more, some less. The $9 Assassin's Creed was probably pretty easy to find out about, but in the past I've found that they're painfully ignorant of deals at FS, WM or BBV.

[Parth]

Traded in to EB today (sept 23):

God of War: Chains of Olympus - PSP: $8.50
Too Human - XBOX360: $9.00
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena: $14.25 (I think!)

Halo Wars - XBOX360: $40

Not 100% sure about riddick. Regardless, it is still definately above 8.

Also, games that have dropped below 8:

NFS: Prostreet - PS3 (dropped to 4.25 I think)
Don King Boxing - Wii ($7.50)
High School Musical 3: Sing it! - Wii (I think it was 7.50 also, but regardless, less than 8)

[Acid_]

READ MY ****ING POSTS BEFORE ACCUSING ME OF ANYTHING. I have said before I have never traded in a single copy of Assassins Creed. That modano9 guy posted information about a banned BC customer that doesn't match my trade ins.

I appreciate jlo mein sharing his story and look forward to hearing any more that happens. This is as important as trade in values themselves because if you get banned TIVs don't matter.

[Haz]

wow i remember that game. it was so badYeah. My buddy loved the game. Then again, he has strange tastes. Now he works for EA. :|

[neksus]

wait so its frowned upon to trade in new games??? I was going to bring them new games only cause if I open it and they deny me for whatever reason I'd be screwed with the copies...

I take it you didn't read the FAQ link I posted to you? The VERY first question is about open/sealed games :razz:

[Lone_Prodigy]

I can think of a couple other things that might raise flags at EB:

-trading in games across multiple consoles. Do you really have a DS, PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3? Not unheard of, but could be strange, depending on the games you trade in.
-trading in only the requisite 2/3 titles for a trade-in promotion, all of which are $8+. This may confirm the existence of tivs.ca, or it could mean you called beforehand, but a couple of "dummy" titles wouldn't hurt.

[neksus]

I can think of a couple other things that might raise flags at EB:

-trading in games across multiple consoles. Do you really have a DS, PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3? Not unheard of, but could be strange, depending on the games you trade in.
-trading in only the requisite 2/3 titles for a trade-in promotion, all of which are $8+. This may confirm the existence of tivs.ca, or it could mean you called beforehand, but a couple of "dummy" titles wouldn't hurt.

Padding your trades is definitely smart. I always just grab 4 random titles now that I know won't qualify off my shelf (that I still haven't 1000'd :() just to feign disappointment. Although, if by some miracle GHII or GHIII qualified I'd trade them in in a heartbeat :D

[LordFoo]

I can think of a couple other things that might raise flags at EB:

-trading in games across multiple consoles. Do you really have a DS, PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3? Not unheard of, but could be strange, depending on the games you trade in.
-trading in only the requisite 2/3 titles for a trade-in promotion, all of which are $8+. This may confirm the existence of tivs.ca, or it could mean you called beforehand, but a couple of "dummy" titles wouldn't hurt.

I think the fact that tivs.ca is the number one hit on google for "eb trade in values" (congrats, neksus!) may confirm the existence of tivs.ca :D

[mahjongmaniac]

Can anyone verify if Rogers Plus is honoring the TIVs listed online and on their little flyer?

http://rogersplus.com/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

For example,

Arkham - $40
Halo Wars - $35
etc...

Thanks in advance

errr.. i don't see BAA advertised as $40 TIC

and IIRC, another thread s/b quoted $25 for either version

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Come on, I've had stuff change overnight, from $10 to $7.50 - during the XBOX 360 trade-in, a lot of qualifying games shifted below $8 on a daily basis (making tivs.ca obsolete) and no EB around here will give TIV over the phone.

heh, tivs.ca is FAR f/ "obsolete"... just ask neksus the # of visits he gets on a daily basis :razz:


Do you hardcore traders actually believe EB employees live in a bubble? Or that they don't read Walmart flyers or even have a life outside of work. Do you really think they walk out of EB at the end of their shift, then disappear into thin air?

exactly...

some of them are on RFD too =D

[deezz]

I appreciate jlo mein sharing his story and look forward to hearing any more that happens. This is as important as trade in values themselves because if you get banned TIVs don't matter.

+1
jlo mein's story is very relevant to this thread, since we're all here to do game trading.

[BUFFAR]

I can think of a couple other things that might raise flags at EB:

-Do you really have a DS, PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3?

Dont want to be an arse but I do have all those consoles. lol
Actually it's DS x1, DSi x1, PSP, Wii, 360, PS3 x 2, and iPhone 3G x2. :razz:

[Setz]

Any idea if the 25% increase in credit towards Forza 3 works if you do a T3GIF, but instead trade 2 and supply 19.99?

[Acid_]

I can think of a couple other things that might raise flags at EB:

-trading in games across multiple consoles. Do you really have a DS, PSP, Wii, 360, and PS3? Not unheard of, but could be strange, depending on the games you trade in.
-trading in only the requisite 2/3 titles for a trade-in promotion, all of which are $8+. This may confirm the existence of tivs.ca, or it could mean you called beforehand, but a couple of "dummy" titles wouldn't hurt.

Dont want to be an arse but I do have all those consoles. lol
Actually it's DS x1, DSi x1, PSP, Wii, 360, PS3 x 2, and iPhone 3G x2. :razz:

I have all those too and I have gotten a raised an eyebrow a couple of times for trading in for so many systems.

[deezz]

Dont want to be an arse but I do have all those consoles. lol
Actually it's DS x1, DSi x1, PSP, Wii, 360, PS3 x 2, and iPhone 3G x2. :razz:

You arsehole. lol

I've got all three of this gens consoles now too, and to be honest, unless you're trading in a TON of multiple games for the same console, it doesn't sound like EB has just grounds to ban people. There could be any multitude of reasons for trading in games, so unless EB starts to write out an explicit set of rules surrounding trades, they shouldn't be dropping the ban hammer like this.

[Haz]

Dont want to be an arse but I do have all those consoles. lol
Actually it's DS x1, DSi x1, PSP, Wii, 360, PS3 x 2, and iPhone 3G x2. :razz:Many here do. It has to do with buying something that's a good deal regardless if you need it or not. It's the RFD way. :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

Many here do. It has to do with buying something that's a good deal regardless if you need it or not. It's the RFD way. :lol:

you can say that again :lol: :lol:

RFD has always been based on impulse purchases and "want" more than "need" :D :D :D

[Vinman]

Many here do. It has to do with buying something that's a good deal regardless if you need it or not. It's the RFD way. :lol:

Sure, but these HD-less 360's are just a money pit waiting to happen. I know from experience, and the rest of you are going to find that out very quickly. :lol:

1) Buy $150 Arcade.
2) Pat yourself on back for getting such a great deal.
3) Finally figure out you require a HD to do virtually anything.
4) Spend $60 on "Hong Kong Special HD" from eBay.
5) Wait 2-3 agonizing weeks for it to arrive.
6) While waiting, buy extra controllers, Live! Gold membership, Wireless Adapter, headphones, etc.
7) Curse your credit card bill.
8) Hong Kong Special HD finally arrives, but after installation you figure out it's just a cheap hack without all the necessary files or partitions.
9) Anger
10) Regret
11) Contemplate busting it all up with a hammer.
and finally...
12) Acceptance than MS ripped you off severely with their "Everything's an Accessory" gaming system.

To anyone who really wants to game on an XBOX 360, I *highly* recommend buying the $329 Elite Value Pack and saving yourself a ton of time, effort and money.

[Bendilin]

I have a DSphat from Japan, a DSlite from the Brain Age bundle, a PSP-1000, PSP-2000 from the GoW bundle, and a 360, simply because the Wii and PS3 only have two or three games I want and that's not enough to warrent purchasing them in my eyes.

Last gen though, I had a GameCube, PS2, Crystal Xbox from the Fable bundle, PS2slim, GBA, two GBA SPs, and a Wonderswan.

It's very, VERY common for gamers to have most, if not ALL of the current generation systems. It's the only way to play all of the good games. Usually only people who buy a system because it's popular (PS2, Wii) or because they're buying a system for their child as a toy will own only one system.

[ironchefbryce]

you can say that again :lol: :lol:

RFD has always been based on impulse purchases and "want" more than "need" :D :D :D

+1, Friggin making me want the xbox360 arcade when I know that I wont have time for it

[joostin]

I have a DSphat from Japan, a DSlite from the Brain Age bundle, a PSP-1000, PSP-2000 from the GoW bundle, and a 360, simply because the Wii and PS3 only have two or three games I want and that's not enough to warrent purchasing them in my eyes.

Last gen though, I had a GameCube, PS2, Crystal Xbox from the Fable bundle, PS2slim, GBA, two GBA SPs, and a Wonderswan.

It's very, VERY common for gamers to have most, if not ALL of the current generation systems. It's the only way to play all of the good games. Usually only people who buy a system because it's popular (PS2, Wii) or because they're buying a system for their child as a toy will own only one system.

Or people with lives and GF's/Wives/Families only have one system. That's why you make it a PS3 so it can handle everything with little or no hassel. 100+ Blurays on my HDD, 25 HD shows, plus all of the great games (Batman, Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta, MGS4, Killzone 2, LBP just the ones I am on right now)

[Acid_]

I have a DSphat from Japan, a DSlite from the Brain Age bundle, a PSP-1000, PSP-2000 from the GoW bundle, and a 360, simply because the Wii and PS3 only have two or three games I want and that's not enough to warrent purchasing them in my eyes.

Last gen though, I had a GameCube, PS2, Crystal Xbox from the Fable bundle, PS2slim, GBA, two GBA SPs, and a Wonderswan.

It's very, VERY common for gamers to have most, if not ALL of the current generation systems. It's the only way to play all of the good games. Usually only people who buy a system because it's popular (PS2, Wii) or because they're buying a system for their child as a toy will own only one system.


The problem is that EB doesn't KNOW where you got your games from so they use methods to guess.

Got BBV $9.99 stickers on them - maybe the guy just bought these at BBV.
Unopened - maybe the guy just bought them at Walmart across the street.
Multiples of the same game - maybe the guy again isn't playing them and is buying to trade.

The problem is that this is a free country. As long as we didn't steal the games, which is where freedom would end, it is none of EBs business where we got the games. As long as the games pass their test - not fake, in good enough condition, etc. it's none of their business.

We still don't really know why EB doesn't want us to buy games to trade. We think that they may be casting a wide net hoping to get big fish along with the little fish and we're just giving little fish, but we're not sure. So in a way if they give $8 (or $23.33) for Too Human, why do they care if you bring in two of them?

They can do two really easy things rather than annoy customers with inconsistent rules.

1) Change the TIV if they want to.
2) If TIVs don't respond fast enough they could have a list at the till of games that they won't accept. Joe manager sees that the growing pile of Logan's Shadow turds are starting to smell. Add it to the list, print off a new list and tell all the clerks to review the list before taking any trades.

[the_fm]

So in a way if they give $8 (or $23.33) for Too Human, why do they care if you bring in two of them?

they want a bigger variety of games. if one store is stuck with multiple copies of a game, they have less space for another game

anyway, i think everyone is thinking in consumer point of view which is totally different from a business point of view

[chrza]

The problem is that EB doesn't KNOW where you got your games from so they use methods to guess.

Got BBV $9.99 stickers on them - maybe the guy just bought these at BBV.
Unopened - maybe the guy just bought them at Walmart across the street.
Multiples of the same game - maybe the guy again isn't playing them and is buying to trade.

The problem is that this is a free country. As long as we didn't steal the games, which is where freedom would end, it is none of EBs business where we got the games. As long as the games pass their test - not fake, in good enough condition, etc. it's none of their business.

We still don't really know why EB doesn't want us to buy games to trade. We think that they may be casting a wide net hoping to get big fish along with the little fish and we're just giving little fish, but we're not sure. So in a way if they give $8 (or $23.33) for Too Human, why do they care if you bring in two of them?

They can do two really easy things rather than annoy customers with inconsistent rules.

1) Change the TIV if they want to.
2) If TIVs don't respond fast enough they could have a list at the till of games that they won't accept. Joe manager sees that the growing pile of Logan's Shadow turds are starting to smell. Add it to the list, print off a new list and tell all the clerks to review the list before taking any trades.

True, it's none of their business where you get your games from and true it's their policy, but we'd be lying to ourselves if we said we weren't here to exploit their promos.

It's great when I can get a pre-order for $20 or a DS for $40, but obviously there is no benefit to EB when they're stuck with 20 copies of crap games like Too Human. I can see why they would limit the customers to no dublicates. They're a business, they gotta make money not lose it. That's not to say that I don't enjoy getting a brand new game at their expense :twisted:

But ya, I agree that it would be a simple solution for the store to just stop taking certain games if they have too many. A simple list would do the trick.

[moochi]

Can anyone verify if Rogers Plus is honoring the TIVs listed online and on their little flyer?

http://rogersplus.com/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

For example,

Arkham - $40
Halo Wars - $35
etc...

Thanks in advance

go with their website listing and values...more up-to-date.
traded Mario Kart in yesterday for $40....they have adjusted
some tivs on their website and the flyers still have the previous
tivs (eg. tiv of left 4 dead is $30 on website and $35 on flyer).

[Seifer]

EB Games:

Mario Kart Wii $35 (+$8.75 for Brutal Legend pre-order)

[arty316]

EBG TIVS Sept 23

Rock Band (360) 8.25 --> better start trading them in
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)10.50
Soul Calibur (PS3) 15.50

[lemailme]

Can someone be so kind as to tell me how to maximize my credit at EBGames with the following trade ins?

All for xbox 360

Too Human - TIV $9.75
COD4 - TIV $30
COD2 - TIV $9

Thanks!

[Phila213]

PS3:


Cod4 - 40
Infamous - 40
RE5 - 40
Surfs Up - 3.50
NFS Carbon - 5.75

[the_fm]

Can someone be so kind as to tell me how to maximize my credit at EBGames with the following trade ins?

All for xbox 360

Too Human - TIV $9.75
COD4 - TIV $30
COD2 - TIV $9

Thanks!

trade COD4 at BBV or FS and find cheaper game to buy and trade for promo

[Parth]

Can someone be so kind as to tell me how to maximize my credit at EBGames with the following trade ins?

All for xbox 360

Too Human - TIV $9.75
COD4 - TIV $30
COD2 - TIV $9

Thanks!
trade COD4 at BBV or FS and find cheaper game to buy and trade for promo
Or... you could just trade in COD4 for credit. Then trade the other 2 to do a trade 2 + 19.99 (pay the 19.99 with the credit) to get Halo ODST. Then return halo ODST for credit.

Net's you 80 bucks credit.

Pretty sure thats the most you can get out of it.

[lemailme]

Or... you could just trade in COD4 for credit. Then trade the other 2 to do a trade 2 + 19.99 (pay the 19.99 with the credit) to get Halo ODST. Then return halo ODST for credit.

Net's you 80 bucks credit.

Pretty sure thats the most you can get out of it.

Think i might take COD4 to FS for 37, then go buy AC for 10, then do a T3F1 with Fallout 3 GOTY.

That should be 25 left on credit for FS, plus 70 from EB

$95 bucks.

[BUFFAR]

EB GAMES - PS3

Assassin's Creed - $13.25
HAWX - $30.25

:arrowu:

[Parth]

Think i might take COD4 to FS for 37, then go buy AC for 10, then do a T3F1 with Fallout 3 GOTY.

That should be 25 left on credit for FS, plus 70 from EB

$95 bucks.
That would work much better. Might be hard to find any copies of ACs anywhere though.

You could also go to BBV and look in their used games section to see if you can find any 9.99 games that qualify.

EDIT: nm, just noticed the BBV TIV for COD4 is so terribly low.

[baxbunny]

PS3

Assassin's Creed - $13.25
HAWX - $30.25

:arrowu:

is this at EB games? cause there was that whole assassins creed sale at walmarts for $9, and $6 if u could PM.
I still wanna check my local walmart if they have AC left, if they do i might buy 2, one to keep, one to trade for 4.25 credit

[BUFFAR]

is this at EB games? cause there was that whole assassins creed sale at walmarts for $9, and $6 if u could PM.
I still wanna check my local walmart if they have AC left, if they do i might buy 2, one to keep, one to trade for 4.25 credit

Sorry, I was in a hurry. Yah at EB.

[dtrader69]

EB TIV - PS3 as of 9/23

SF IV = 36

[shadowslaya]

I went to three different locations. None of them said anything about having AC on PS3 +360 and HAWX brand new...they took it and gladly got me the credit. I traded in some old games and ended up getting the Demon Souls Deluxe Edition, AC2 Collectors Edition, and Uncharted 2 and ended up with $12 credit left over.

I thought Unchartd 2 was $69.99 but it was $59.99 so the T3G1F credit for that time was 59.99 instead of 69.99. I asked if I could use it toward AC2 and get 69.99 credit and switch it to Uncharted 2 getting $10 credit but he said no. What he did do tho was use the trade more get more promo thing and bumped up the credit from 59.99 to 66.00. Nice guy.

Anyone able to use the T3G1F promo towards MW2??? He said I couldn't because it's all the way in November but a different EB let me use the promo towards AC2 which confused the heck out of me since it comes out a week after MW2...I went to Gamestop and they said I can do it...weird

[mahjongmaniac]

12) Acceptance than MS ripped you off severely with their "Everything's an Accessory" gaming system.

lol... QFT

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The problem is that EB doesn't KNOW where you got your games from so they use methods to guess.

well, sometimes they don't have to guess b/c the customers are dumb@$$e$ and bring in sealed games or used games w/ price tags, etc. :rolleyes:


The problem is that this is a free country. As long as we didn't steal the games, which is where freedom would end, it is none of EBs business where we got the games. As long as the games pass their test - not fake, in good enough condition, etc. it's none of their business.

totally agree


We still don't really know why EB doesn't want us to buy games to trade.

i used to have a friend that works there and he told me that they consider it as "against company policy"... never really understood what that meant

but i can see that they may treat certain customers as dealers/resellers b/c they're constantly bringing in the same games/multiple copies for their trade promos, which is why certain individuals are getting banned
(recall: almost all trade promo fine print would say no duplicates and no resellers/dealers)

if you were the store mgr in their shoes, you can see it may no longer be a profitable biz if you keep on taking in a game even though your shelves are stacked
(however, that said, i've no clue why MGS4 still has some $15+ TIV when they just sold it on doorcrasher days for $10 a pop... they had lots of used copies avail. for the few stores i've phoned to ask about the DOTD)

[jlo mein]

I know this is a pretty big deal for you but i think you've posted this (some posts are almost exactly the same) in at least 2 threads... maybe make a thread in shopping discussion and keep updates there and maybe post a link in all the threads you posted about that thread? That way its easier for everyone to follow what happened to you and also easier for you to update.:D


Thanks for the great idea and I apologize to neksus if this discussion has disrupted his work. The new thread for discussion and updates on my EB ban can be found here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793453

I will post a reminder in this thread whenever I have updated that one, and will ask other members to keep discussion in that one.

[grappos13]

EB TIVs for sept 23,09

PS3

Madden 10 - 37.00
Hawx - 30.25
Tiger Woods 09 - $9
NBA Live 09 - $11
MGS4 - 15.50
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 - 10.50
Saints row 2 - 17.50
Soul Calibur IV - 15.50 (im pretty sure i saw this in their store for 19.99 used)..so u could buy it as a 10th game for ur $5 extra credit and gain a random 2.50 credit lol

as for some others i was curious...

logans shadow is 7.50 for psp
red alert 3 is 6.25 for 360...

the Aurora walmart is mad crazy and they cleaned up their big bin of video games... i remember getting like 6 logans shadows from there like 1.5 motnhs ago, not really seeing anymore...but when i went today.. there was literally 35 copies of logans shadow and dark mirror..and some other psp... like 10 copies of red alert 3 and some wii games too that i had no idea what the tiv's were...

[Lancer2004]

no psp tivs on tivs.ca?

[GVRtrader]

I went to three different locations. None of them said anything about having AC on PS3 +360 and HAWX brand new...they took it and gladly got me the credit. I traded in some old games and ended up getting the Demon Souls Deluxe Edition, AC2 Collectors Edition, and Uncharted 2 and ended up with $12 credit left over.

I thought Unchartd 2 was $69.99 but it was $59.99 so the T3G1F credit for that time was 59.99 instead of 69.99. I asked if I could use it toward AC2 and get 69.99 credit and switch it to Uncharted 2 getting $10 credit but he said no. What he did do tho was use the trade more get more promo thing and bumped up the credit from 59.99 to 66.00. Nice guy.

Anyone able to use the T3G1F promo towards MW2??? He said I couldn't because it's all the way in November but a different EB let me use the promo towards AC2 which confused the heck out of me since it comes out a week after MW2...I went to Gamestop and they said I can do it...weird

Guess the uncharted drop is recent, mine shows 69.99 still. As for MW2, i haven't tried but i managed to get GT5 (set for December) from one store while one of my friends tried @ metro and was told they can't do T3G1F until closer to release. If you really want to T3G1F it, try phoning a few EB to see if any of them are offering it now.

Not to mention, as i mention before, each EB has different games they allow for T3G1F, i wasn't able to get Fifa 10 @ Oakridge but was able to at another EB.

[Eclipse09]

Traded 3 games for the trade more get more

SSB Melee Wii 30.00
De Blob Wii 6.50
NFS Underground PS3 24.50

These prices are before the extra 3.34

I Kept
Wii Music 14.50
Tony Hawk Project 8 PS3 2.50

[bomboi]

is it possible to trade in the 2 of the same games towards the T3for1?

[discountone]

is it possible to trade in the 2 of the same games towards the T3for1?

yes BUT THEY MUST FROM DIFFERENT CONSOLES

ex) Bioshock for 360 & PS3

[GVRtrader]

is it possible to trade in the 2 of the same games towards the T3for1?

Just note that doing so can set off flags if it has been done multiple times at the same store. Be prepared with a reason why you have a copy of a certain game for 2 different consoles if you trade them in at the same time. Also note that often time values of 2 exact same game on different platforms can have different values.

I believe FS still allows at most 2 copies of the same title on the same console for their trade in... tho they dont have many T3G1F promo.

[lemailme]

^ No its not, unless theyre different consoles.



When we pick up Uncharted 2 from EB from T3F1, do we get back 10 dollars in credit because its now 59.99?

[neksus]

no psp tivs on tivs.ca?

Look at the giant block of text at the top of the page. :D

[xSPARKYx-]

I went to three different locations. None of them said anything about having AC on PS3 +360 and HAWX brand new...they took it and gladly got me the credit. I traded in some old games and ended up getting the Demon Souls Deluxe Edition, AC2 Collectors Edition, and Uncharted 2 and ended up with $12 credit left over.

I thought Unchartd 2 was $69.99 but it was $59.99 so the T3G1F credit for that time was 59.99 instead of 69.99. I asked if I could use it toward AC2 and get 69.99 credit and switch it to Uncharted 2 getting $10 credit but he said no. What he did do tho was use the trade more get more promo thing and bumped up the credit from 59.99 to 66.00. Nice guy.

Anyone able to use the T3G1F promo towards MW2??? He said I couldn't because it's all the way in November but a different EB let me use the promo towards AC2 which confused the heck out of me since it comes out a week after MW2...I went to Gamestop and they said I can do it...weird

please tell me you didnt bring them in sealed...

[DoubleStop]

So is EB still taking in Assassins Creed's? Just wondering because a few people are reporting trade values

[no_joke]

Sep. 23, 2009: Star Wars: Force Unleashed XBOX360 = $19.75

[TheHeeyyy]

I believe FS still allows at most 2 copies of the same title on the same console for their trade in... tho they dont have many T3G1F promo.

Website says 3, but I've never traded-in multiple copies at Futureshop so I wouldn't know first-hand.

[shadowslaya]

yea I took em in sealed...they didn't say anything...

[xSPARKYx-]

yea I took em in sealed...they didn't say anything...

They might not say anything to you, but they could tell their manager "Lots of people have been trading in new assassins creeds and hawx"

[taro-chan]

Anyone able to use the T3G1F promo towards MW2??? He said I couldn't because it's all the way in November but a different EB let me use the promo towards AC2 which confused the heck out of me since it comes out a week after MW2...I went to Gamestop and they said I can do it...weirdI got a T3G1F promo on MW2 in Stoney Creek back in Aug which I then transferred it to my local Ottawa store for credit on my MW2:PE

[shadowslaya]

so if it were opened they wouldn't question it at all and say "a lot of people are trading in AC and HAWX?" they only question it if it's sealed?

[the_fm]

so if it were opened they wouldn't question it at all and say "a lot of people are trading in AC and HAWX?" they only question it if it's sealed?

well, you made it a lot more obvious by not opening them. they might be suspicious because of those 2 games but you could had (if they ever ask) that you play them and didn't like it.

[uber_uter]

FS - Sept 23

Fallout 3 - $40

[Vinman]

So is EB still taking in Assassins Creed's?

LOL, yeah they still are, but some EB stores seem to be bursting at the seams with these - one I hit tonight had almost 2 FULL ROWS in the game box, all AssGreed. :lol:

That's why all this sealed/unsealed cloak-and-dagger stuff is so hilarious - everyone knows what's going on, but until the TIV adjusts, EB has to take in a copy from anyone who walks in.

[neksus]

yea I took em in sealed...they didn't say anything...

Values, from what I've seen in the last 18 months...do NOT change DURING the day. Call EB (or a different location than the one you plan on going to) and just ask if they work before going down there...trading in unopened games is bad for EVERYBODY. DON'T DO IT.

[Vinman]

Call EB (or a different location than the one you plan on going to) and just ask if they work before going down there...trading in unopened games is bad for EVERYBODY. DON'T DO IT.

1) As stated MANY time before, most EBs won't give TIVs out over the phone, and our mall locations are among them.

2) Unless you and the other abusers start up a fund whereby you pay me and others "real market value" for any non-qualifying game that I rip open due to your request, then I'd recommend shutting up and letting people live their own lives.

3) Don't abuse the TIV plan at EB and you'll be a lot better off.

[coldpower27]

LOL, yeah they still are, but some EB stores seem to be bursting at the seams with these - one I hit tonight had almost 2 FULL ROWS in the game box, all AssGreed. :lol:

That's why all this sealed/unsealed cloak-and-dagger stuff is so hilarious - everyone knows what's going on, but until the TIV adjusts, EB has to take in a copy from anyone who walks in.

Not really, I was refused a Syphon Filter Trade on the Friday last even though when I went to another EB it was still 8.25, if an EB has enough of a game, they reserve the right to not take in any more copies at that location. As I personally experienced first hand.

We simply don't need to make it even more obvious (then it already is) by bringing in sealed games.

[coldpower27]

2) Unless you and the other abusers start up a fund whereby you pay me and others "real market value" for any non-qualifying game that I rip open due to your request, then I'd recommend shutting up and letting people live their own lives.

Then don't be douche and go into the store and simply ask the clerk to look up the value for you. If you are so worried about being stuck with a game you can't return.

I guess all you care is looking out for yourself right?:mad: It's all about you losing money. We have just as much right to voice our thoughts on what we think of people that behave in such a particular manner.

[coldpower27]

well, you made it a lot more obvious by not opening them. they might be suspicious because of those 2 games but you could had (if they ever ask) that you play them and didn't like it.

Agreed.

[shadowslaya]

I still don't get what the big deal is here. If I had opened the games what difference would it have made? It's still another copy of that game being put onto their shelves. I'm sure the employees know of WM's 15 Anni Sale and the prices of the game...if a lot of people are bringing in games from that sale they obviously know what's going on...if I gave them opened games they wouldn't think that? But once I give them a sealed game its "oh your buying discounted games and trading them in getting massive credit and abusing the promo"?

I traded in AC on both 360 and PS3 if it was sealed or opened regardless it looks suspicious cause who has two of the same games on different consoles.

[Psubs]

1) As stated MANY time before, most EBs won't give TIVs out over the phone, and our mall locations are among them.

2) Unless you and the other abusers start up a fund whereby you pay me and others "real market value" for any non-qualifying game that I rip open due to your request, then I'd recommend shutting up and letting people live their own lives.

3) Don't abuse the TIV plan at EB and you'll be a lot better off.

If you have free long-distance call various ones around the GTA. :razz:

Ask a random question about gaming guarantees, then ask if they have some time to see if your games count for your trade 3. I've had some say that they're with a customer but if I'd hold, for a sec, they'd help me out. Maybe 1/3 of the locations I call don't do TIV's over the phone.

[United11]

yea I took em in sealed...they didn't say anything...

Dude, give your head a shake. You ask advise from everyone here, and then you say "F" it and do whatever you want anyways. Why even bother if you weren't going to listen??

Yeah, they took them sealed, but you never know what re-precautions you cause with your actions, and maybe you don't care but you potentially ruin it for other people.

[United11]

If you have free long-distance call various ones around the GTA. :razz:

Ask a random question about gaming guarantees, then ask if they have some time to see if your games count for your trade 3. I've had some say that they're with a customer but if I'd hold, for a sec, they'd help me out. Maybe 1/3 of the locations I call don't do TIV's over the phone.

I agree. If you want to ask TiV over the phone, start off by asking "hey, are you guys still doing the trade 3 for 1 deal? Oh you are, great...i have some games and I don't know if they qualify, can I check before I come in....ok thanks"

[mahjongmaniac]

as for some others i was curious...

logans shadow is 7.50 for psp
red alert 3 is 6.25 for 360...

SF:LS went up again? :confused:

s/b reported it was $2.50 just a few days ago...


the Aurora walmart is mad crazy and they cleaned up their big bin of video games... i remember getting like 6 logans shadows from there like 1.5 motnhs ago, not really seeing anymore...but when i went today.. there was literally 35 copies of logans shadow and dark mirror..and some other psp... like 10 copies of red alert 3 and some wii games too that i had no idea what the tiv's were...

maybe WM saw the demand for SF:LS PSP game and decided to get more in lol
(that, or perhaps it was a stock transfer f/ another store)

[Parth]

I still don't get what the big deal is here. If I had opened the games what difference would it have made? It's still another copy of that game being put onto their shelves. I'm sure the employees know of WM's 15 Anni Sale and the prices of the game...if a lot of people are bringing in games from that sale they obviously know what's going on...if I gave them opened games they wouldn't think that? But once I give them a sealed game its "oh your buying discounted games and trading them in getting massive credit and abusing the promo"?
You`re right, it`s not that big a deal ANYMORE. At the beginning of the promo, it was a huge deal. It didn`t take EB games long to figure out where these copies of asscreed were coming from (hell, they sent a memo a few hours into the day on the first day of the WM sale). Now it would have probably taken them a lot longer to figure out if so many people werent trading in sealed copies.
1) As stated MANY time before, most EBs won't give TIVs out over the phone, and our mall locations are among them.
There are plenty of stores around that will give you the TIV over the phone. I find it hard to believe that every single store wherever you live refuses. Call around and find a store or two that does.

[mahjongmaniac]

If you have free long-distance call various ones around the GTA. :razz:

Ask a random question about gaming guarantees, then ask if they have some time to see if your games count for your trade 3. I've had some say that they're with a customer but if I'd hold, for a sec, they'd help me out. Maybe 1/3 of the locations I call don't do TIV's over the phone.

that's what i sometimes do too... ask for info about their current trade promos and then at the end ask if they have time to check for TIVs of a few games

also, it helps if you call during non-rush hrs, like opening/closing


however, now compared to yrs ago, they've become a lot more strict about giving TIVs over the phone...

[coldpower27]

I still don't get what the big deal is here. If I had opened the games what difference would it have made? It's still another copy of that game being put onto their shelves. I'm sure the employees know of WM's 15 Anni Sale and the prices of the game...if a lot of people are bringing in games from that sale they obviously know what's going on...if I gave them opened games they wouldn't think that? But once I give them a sealed game its "oh your buying discounted games and trading them in getting massive credit and abusing the promo"?

I traded in AC on both 360 and PS3 if it was sealed or opened regardless it looks suspicious cause who has two of the same games on different consoles.

I will try entertaining your response in the faint likelyhood you might understand.

Maybe some employees know, not everybody shops at Walmart, or looks at Walmart's flyers. Working from the standpoint they are aware from Walmart's sale....

If alot of people are bringing in Ass Creed's and they are opened now they don't know for certain which ones were purchased long ago, or now from the Walmart sale, so they take them all in.

If you bring them in Sealed, that's a major warning sign that your likely dumping inventory, and your not using the promo as intended, to play games and then being them for credit/TI3GIF.

For a 360 and PS3 version

Off topic however, I sometimes buy games for multiple platforms.. for instance one plausible explanation is that some of your friends play on 360's LIVE service and some on PSN, so you needed both versions.

Owning multiple platforms is not as uncommon as you might think.

[Eclipse09]

LOL, yeah they still are, but some EB stores seem to be bursting at the seams with these - one I hit tonight had almost 2 FULL ROWS in the game box, all AssGreed. :lol:

That's why all this sealed/unsealed cloak-and-dagger stuff is so hilarious - everyone knows what's going on, but until the TIV adjusts, EB has to take in a copy from anyone who walks in.

If you check the fine print, they don't have to take any games you bring in. So no. You can walk in with 3 Great titles and if they don't want them, then they have the right to not take them

well, you made it a lot more obvious by not opening them. they might be suspicious because of those 2 games but you could had (if they ever ask) that you play them and didn't like it.

Or at least say you finished it and now you don't want it. There are a lot more excuses you can give on a opened game over a sealed game.


I don't know why you can't go in and said you have so and so games. If they qualify, go back into your car or whatever and opened them before you give them in.

[mahjongmaniac]

Off topic however, I sometimes buy games for multiple platforms.. for instance one plausible explanation is that some of your friends play on 360's LIVE service and some on PSN, so you needed both versions.

Owning multiple platforms is not as uncommon as you might think.

agreed on that part

but i guess what IS odd/rare is if a person brings in the same game on both the PS3/360 platforms for trade... that might raise an alarm...

[coldpower27]

agreed on that part

but i guess what IS odd/rare is if a person brings in the same game on both the PS3/360 platforms for trade... that might raise an alarm...

Agreed, it is a little bit more out of the ordinary, but not to the degree of trading in sealed games. If you can avoid trading the same game for multiple systems that is more desireable.

[the_fm]

Agreed, it is a little bit more out of the ordinary, but not to the degree of trading in sealed games. If you can avoid trading the same game for multiple systems that is more desireable.

unless you bring in a bunch of games in which case, they'll probably overlook it. and besides, you can always say you're an achievement/trophy ***** ;)

[neksus]

1) As stated MANY time before, most EBs won't give TIVs out over the phone, and our mall locations are among them.

Except that is only at a FEW select locations. You live in a major metropolitan area - dial around, find one that does, then always call them.

2) Unless you and the other abusers start up a fund whereby you pay me and others "real market value" for any non-qualifying game that I rip open due to your request, then I'd recommend shutting up and letting people live their own lives.
First of all, what makes you think I'm one of the abusers?
Secondly, real market value is determined as what it's worth to you. If you pay $10 for a game that's worth $30, is it worth $30? No. Marginally you break even if you get $10. How hard is it to not resort to petty insults over a request that you do a bit of research before trying to save yourself the inconvenience of losing a bit of money. Alot of people spend alot of time keeping something running that you seem so apt to circumvent.

3) Don't abuse the TIV plan at EB and you'll be a lot better off.
Again, I don't abuse anything. Sure I run a site which enables the abuse, but you don't see me trolling around saying sealed is the same as open (which it isn't, but you can't seem to comprehend that).

I still don't get what the big deal is here. If I had opened the games what difference would it have made? It's still another copy of that game being put onto their shelves. I'm sure the employees know of WM's 15 Anni Sale and the prices of the game...if a lot of people are bringing in games from that sale they obviously know what's going on...if I gave them opened games they wouldn't think that? But once I give them a sealed game its "oh your buying discounted games and trading them in getting massive credit and abusing the promo"?

Imagine they *didn't* know there was a sale. Sure, this time it's Wal-Mart. What if next time it's an unadvertised thing from Movie Gallery? Trading in an OPENED 2 year old game can be attributed to an almost endless amount of possibilities - when the store gets flooded with sealed copies there's obviously something going on. Trading in sealed games (one person is fine, but when everybody has this mentality is where it fails) will alert the higher-ups that something is going on that is detrimental to their goal (make money), which in effect destroys the deal for everybody. It's called the tragedy of the commons. Google it.

[Vinman]

I guess all you care is looking out for yourself right?:mad: It's all about you losing money. We have just as much right to voice our thoughts on what we think of people that behave in such a particular manner.

Hey, I don't ABUSE the policy, which is what we're really talking about. I buy games on sale, play some, don't play others and then sell off on eBay or trade them to EB - I don't scurry around in the bargain bins looking for 20 copies of Syphon Filter to quietly distribute at multiple EBs over a period of a week.

That's ABUSE and if I choose to keep games I bought 3-6 months ago sealed (for resale purposes) then that's my business.

I'm not going to open them all for you or anyone else. I am a welcome customer and trader at ALL the local EBs and have never had even a slight problem - in fact, I always get inside info on deals, which I assume is due to my varied game selection, non-abuse of their TIV offers and excellent game condition.

I bet if I walked into a few EBs with a bag full of AssGreed, HAWX, BioShock, and Syphon Filter, sealed or unsealed, I'd kill my rep very quickly.

[Vinman]

but i guess what IS odd/rare is if a person brings in the same game on both the PS3/360 platforms for trade... that might raise an alarm...

Definitely, and abusers dragging in both PS3 and XB360 versions of a game (opened or not) are setting off far more alarm signals than any sealed game trade you can think of. That's suspicious with a capital "S".

I can just imagine some of the geniuses on here...

"Hah! I just traded in PS3 and XBOX 360 copies of AssGreed, HAWX and BioShock, along with an extra Syphon Filter, but I opened these beforehand, so they'll never ever suspect - man I am sooooo smart!!" :lol: :lol:

[aznrock2000]

Definitely, and abusers dragging in both PS3 and XB360 versions of a game (opened or not) are setting off far more alarm signals than any sealed game trade you can think of. That's suspicious with a capital "S".

I can just imagine some of the geniuses on here...

"Hah! I just traded in PS3 and XBOX 360 copies of AssGreed, HAWX and BioShock, along with an extra Syphon Filter, but I opened these beforehand, so they'll never ever suspect - man I am sooooo smart!!" :lol: :lol:

I'm gonna have to agree with Vinman on this part. I don't think it's ever a good idea to go in and trade in the same game for both consoles, despite the fact that they count them as non-duplicates. It may be fine if one or two people do this but when numerous people are doing the same thing, then it sets off alarms.

I honestly don't see an issue of trading in sealed games, as long as they are not the "turds" everyone is trading in. For these games, it would make it less obvious but clearly the EB reps do not live in a box. They know the deals, just like you and I. The difference is, do they care? Most are there for their hourly wage and don't really care about the bottom line of the company.

[xSPARKYx-]

"Hah! I just traded in PS3 and XBOX 360 copies of AssGreed, HAWX and BioShock, along with an extra Syphon Filter, but I opened these beforehand, so they'll never ever suspect - man I am sooooo smart!!" :lol: :lol:

dont forget switching the new cases with your old ones :D

[mahjongmaniac]

Except that is only at a FEW select locations. You live in a major metropolitan area - dial around, find one that does, then always call them.

the thing is, i find that sometimes even if you find one, if you call back another day at a diff. time, if you encounter a diff. CSR, they might refuse

seriously, this TIV quote over-the-phone thing not only varies by the store, but also by employee

[Bendilin]

Or people with lives and GF's/Wives/Families only have one system. That's why you make it a PS3 so it can handle everything with little or no hassel. 100+ Blurays on my HDD, 25 HD shows, plus all of the great games (Batman, Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta, MGS4, Killzone 2, LBP just the ones I am on right now)


Odd. My friends and myself all have either girlfriends or wives, and for the most part we have at least two current gen systems each (and everyone has a gaming PC, 'cept me, but that's going to change within the week now that OSAP's in). I guess your little BS theory fails. But usually when people claim "people with more than one system have no life," they actually mean, "I'm upset because I can only afford one system and I'm unhappy with the choice I made." :(

By the way, Batman and LBP aren't exclusive to the PS3, and Killzone 2 is absolute garbage.

[smuPoker]

Odd. My friends and myself all have either girlfriends or wives, and for the most part we have at least two current gen systems each (and everyone has a gaming PC, 'cept me, but that's going to change within the week now that OSAP's in). I guess your little BS theory fails. But usually when people claim "people with more than one system have no life," they actually mean, "I'm upset because I can only afford one system and I'm unhappy with the choice I made." :(

By the way, Batman and LBP aren't exclusive to the PS3, and Killzone 2 is absolute garbage.

+1 except for the KZ2 comment.

[specs_bv]

Odd. My friends and myself all have either girlfriends or wives, and for the most part we have at least two current gen systems each (and everyone has a gaming PC, 'cept me, but that's going to change within the week now that OSAP's in). I guess your little BS theory fails. But usually when people claim "people with more than one system have no life," they actually mean, "I'm upset because I can only afford one system and I'm unhappy with the choice I made." :(

By the way, Batman and LBP aren't exclusive to the PS3, and Killzone 2 is absolute garbage.

What other home console is Little Big Planet on?

[vacant]

Odd. My friends and myself all have either girlfriends or wives, and for the most part we have at least two current gen systems each (and everyone has a gaming PC, 'cept me, but that's going to change within the week now that OSAP's in). I guess your little BS theory fails. But usually when people claim "people with more than one system have no life," they actually mean, "I'm upset because I can only afford one system and I'm unhappy with the choice I made." :(

By the way, Batman and LBP aren't exclusive to the PS3, and Killzone 2 is absolute garbage.

I dont see how Little Big Planet isn't exclusive to the ps3? It has a PSP port coming, but you can't compare that and even then it's still sony-exclusive.

[mahjongmaniac]

By the way, Batman and LBP aren't exclusive to the PS3, and Killzone 2 is absolute garbage.

^say that again ... ?

hm... i'm not sure i'll be able to find LBP on the Wii or the 360 :lol:


EDIT: ok so i did a quick search and apparently LBP is coming out on the PSP this Nov. but it's still a Sony exclusive

[baconape]

Can someone be so kind as to tell me how to maximize my credit at EBGames with the following trade ins?

All for xbox 360

Too Human - TIV $9.75
COD4 - TIV $30
COD2 - TIV $9

Thanks!

see what cod4 goes for at bbv. say you get 35.00 use that to buy 2 x 8+ games one to keep for later and one to 3t. keep the game with the highest tiv and use it for your next trade or play it

[177a12k]

^
thank god! finally a post that sticks on topic and doesn't have to deal with politics and ethics in this thread.

[baconape]

so if it were opened they wouldn't question it at all and say "a lot of people are trading in AC and HAWX?" they only question it if it's sealed?

your actions are part of the reason eb's are banning ppl. blatently trading new games that you bought as trade fodder is stupid. did you carry them in a walmart bag? ppl doing what your doing is going to mess it up for all ofus.
use some common sence sir.

[balonis]

lol
u all are such newbs ranting about AC and HAWX blah blah blah...
if you are smart enough u'll know there is a much better thing to do and it doesn't raise any flags... i would divulge this, but once again people will abuse. but im sure the smart people know what it is..

[baconape]

How hard is it to not resort to petty insults over a request that you do a bit of research before trying to save yourself the inconvenience of losing a bit of money. Alot of people spend alot of time keeping something running that you seem so apt to circumvent.

i agree, i have made myself and friends happy with cheap games. since i joined rfd. i did do this b4 rfd but not on the same scale and not with the same results. (thanks nexus for tivs.ca and ive learned alot from grappos and others) but enough asskissing.

ppl just use common sence with your dealings and dont screw it up for the rest of us

[United11]

lol
u all are such newbs ranting about AC and HAWX blah blah blah...
if you are smart enough u'll know there is a much better thing to do and it doesn't raise any flags... i would divulge this, but once again people will abuse. but im sure the smart people know what it is..

Dude, you gonna answer my PM?? Or can I take the non-response as FU?

[Peroxide]

Dude, you gonna answer my PM?? Or can I take the non-response as FU?

If your PM is something along the lines of "Man, can you tell me how? I promise I won't tell anyone!" then I think it's safe to say it's an FU.

[minuterice]

lol
u all are such newbs ranting about AC and HAWX blah blah blah...
if you are smart enough u'll know there is a much better thing to do and it doesn't raise any flags... i would divulge this, but once again people will abuse. but im sure the smart people know what it is..

i have a secret list, i have special ways of doing things, i have a secret decoder ring and im so smart blah, blah, blah. you have nothing but talk. saying your way is better but not explaining it or proving it is sad and ridiculous.

[Vinman]

your actions are part of the reason eb's are banning ppl. blatently trading new games that you bought as trade fodder is stupid. did you carry them in a walmart bag? ppl doing what your doing is going to mess it up for all ofus.
use some common sence sir.

Wow, I really hope English is your 4th language or something.

[Vinman]

lol
u all are such newbs ranting about AC and HAWX blah blah blah...
if you are smart enough u'll know there is a much better thing to do and it doesn't raise any flags... i would divulge this, but once again people will abuse. but im sure the smart people know what it is..

Sorry, but I don't shoplift games - it goes against my upbringing, but you steal all you want, hokay?

[firelogic]

Anyone trade in Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story yet? I was looking for a tiv for blockbuster video. the TIV site doesn't seem to update for ds/psp games anymore.

[balonis]

lol
sigh...
i've already gave hints on what to do, and some people have abused it. Don't want to believe me, thats fine, but i know several people here know what i do is legit and they also know what to do. i don't like sharing things cuz people abuse it.

Sorry, but I don't shoplift games - it goes against my upbringing, but you steal all you want, hokay?

[BUFFAR]

What other home console is Little Big Planet on?

PSP :razz: ...well, portable but mostly use at home, lol....so it's a HOME console! lol

[Acid_]

Anyone trade in Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story yet? I was looking for a tiv for blockbuster video. the TIV site doesn't seem to update for ds/psp games anymore.

No, but I've been playing it and it's freaking awesome.

[baxbunny]

So I was walking by my local Movie Gallery (movie and game rental place like bbv or rp) And there was a poster on the front saying: bring in your old games!
I didn't have time to walk in and ask about it, but i'm assuming they will be doing TIV for games as well.
Anyone know anything about their TIV's or what this ad i saw really means?
Movie Gallery is also owned by the same company as Game Crazy in the states...

[United11]

If your PM is something along the lines of "Man, can you tell me how? I promise I won't tell anyone!" then I think it's safe to say it's an FU.

It was more like an opportunity to compare notes, I have my own way of doing things, but I'm always interested in what others are saying.

If he has no desire to divulge his "secrets", then why come on here and consistently post about being the master, and how he teaches a course on trading, doesn't make sense to me.

[United11]

lol
sigh...
i've already gave hints on what to do, and some people have abused it. Don't want to believe me, thats fine, but i know several people here know what i do is legit and they also know what to do. i don't like sharing things cuz people abuse it.

Let me start by saying that I do not think you are doing anything wrong, but what exactly is "abusing it" ???

you've said you have a load of credit, so I assume you are working your system over and over again, isn't that the definition of "abusing it"

and if you are - admit it, who cares, I dont care if you load up $2000 of credit, I'm not going to judge you for what a lot of others do as well.

[neksus]

Sorry, but I don't shoplift games - it goes against my upbringing, but you steal all you want, hokay?

Wow, that's a large leap from somebody having a method of doing something.

[taro-chan]

lol
sigh...
i've already gave hints on what to do, and some people have abused it. Don't want to believe me, thats fine, but i know several people here know what i do is legit and they also know what to do. i don't like sharing things cuz people abuse it.Let me guess. You have multiple EB accounts across multiple EBs for GG. Then trade back in GG for GCs which then you have credit at EB then you sell to someone on Kijiji/CL for 10% off.

Let's say you spent 30 per T3G1F GG, then you've made 40 before taxes. You sell that GC for 10% off, you've effectively increased your money at least 120%. Multiply that by having 4 accounts at each EB and going to 3 EBs in your area, you have made 432 dollars on 1 GG game (total of 12 copies). Of course, while you are doing that, you are using a 2% cash back CC so you would get 12*30*0.02=7.2 back. A grand total of 439.2 dollars increase in revenue.

Then there's the extremists. Use that same GC from GGs then get a stack of the DoD games from EB. Trade them all back in later. Profit++.

Now, if you don't have 3 games to trade in, you bring 2 games that work and 1 that you know doesn't work. Then ????. Profit.

You can also consolidate all of your T3G1F into 1 EB.


Note: I've never done any of this. I only have 3 games pre-ordered at EB.
- MW2:PE
- GT5
- Demon's Soul LE

[firelogic]

No, but I've been playing it and it's freaking awesome.

Yeah I was having a lot of fun with it at first but 6 hours in, i'm starting to get tired of that starry thing that keeps interupting the game, the dialogue is too drawn out and boring, and i'm just not having any fun with it. I'm just curious as to what the value is. I'm trading it in regardless when Uncharted 2 comes out.

[balonis]

lol no
thats not what i do. and its pretty dumb to spend actual cash on all these games. you need to learn how to recycle your credit..

Let me guess. You have multiple EB accounts across multiple EBs for GG. Then trade back in GG for GCs which then you have credit at EB then you sell to someone on Kijiji/CL for 10% off.

Let's say you spent 30 per T3G1F GG, then you've made 40 before taxes. You sell that GC for 10% off, you've effectively increased your money at least 120%. Multiply that by having 4 accounts at each EB and going to 3 EBs in your area, you have made 432 dollars on 1 GG game (total of 12 copies). Of course, while you are doing that, you are using a 2% cash back CC so you would get 12*30*0.02=7.2 back. A grand total of 439.2 dollars increase in revenue.

Then there's the extremists. Use that same GC from GGs then get a stack of the DoD games from EB. Trade them all back in later. Profit++.

Now, if you don't have 3 games to trade in, you bring 2 games that work and 1 that you know doesn't work. Then ????. Profit.

You can also consolidate all of your T3G1F into 1 EB.


Note: I've never done any of this. I only have 3 games pre-ordered at EB.
- MW2:PE
- GT5
- Demon's Soul LE

[Vinman]

Wow, that's a large leap from somebody having a method of doing something.

Isn't balonis affiliated/married to our good friend Klepto?

[zoro69]

i've never heard of anyone "banned" or any talk of abusing promos at the local stores other then about people trying to buy quantities of the $10 ones(though I've hardly traded in myself)...but have just been told they received notice that there is too much abuse with the trades. So now its very important to keep the receipt received from trading in that shows the games or your payment if you want to change what you've ordered or get a refund, as without the original receipt you'll only be able to get $8 credit returned per game trade in if you want anything done other then to take and keep the game.

It wasn't specified what the nature of the abuse was...but being familiar with this site I'd assume that is aimed squarely at grapos etc who have bragged of doing trade ins with the intention of returning non guaranteed ones for refunds to get way more then intended for their trades.

so add that to the recent reports of others having trouble at their stores...and it would seem changes are afoot, adnd the scammers days are numbered

[taro-chan]

lol no
thats not what i do. and its pretty dumb to spend actual cash on all these games. you need to learn how to recycle your credit..Well yes and no. If you read my post, you are technically making _cash_ out of all of this with just EB alone.

[grappos13]

i've never heard of anyone "banned" or any talk of abusing promos at the local stores other then about people trying to buy quantities of the $10 ones(though I've hardly traded in myself)...but have just been told they received notice that there is too much abuse with the trades. So now its very important to keep the receipt received from trading in that shows the games or your payment if you want to change what you've ordered or get a refund, as without the original receipt you'll only be able to get $8 credit returned per game trade in if you want anything done other then to take and keep the game.

It wasn't specified what the nature of the abuse was...but being familiar with this site I'd assume that is aimed squarely at grapos etc who have bragged of doing trade ins with the intention of returning non guaranteed ones for refunds to get way more then intended for their trades.

so add that to the recent reports of others having trouble at their stores...and it would seem changes are afoot, adnd the scammers days are numbered

lol bringing my name up.. buddy i see u on here all the time doing all these "trades" and im sure ur the honest one who keeps everything and doesnt decide against it...

seriously tho.. EB should put that u must keep the game... they dont.. so if i try the game and i dont want it anymore, i dont have the right to get credit or change it to something else?

If u have done ONE trade 3 at EB... ur getting way more than was intended for that game... ive seen u talk about going to BBV and buying games.. so dont start talking about me when u do it all the time..

edit: look what i found zoro... post from u on aug 30th:

"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. "

telling someone else to do it... seems like ur a little of a hypocrite..i dont think returning something back sealed is bad... they can resell that for 69.99, which they will eventually... whereas getting gaming guarantees, opening them and returning it means they can only sell it for $64.99 and a lot of ppl have edge discounts.. so really only $58.49...so bringing back open gaming guarantees is actually WORSE for EB games..

[grappos13]

Well yes and no. If you read my post, you are technically making _cash_ out of all of this with just EB alone.

balonis claims to have spent $15 total... which is doable to get all that he has.. just very very time consuming...

its possible as at BBV buy 2 get 1 free.. i saw three 7.99 games that qualified.. so that would be $16+ tax.. he went.. traded those in for a 69.99 gaming guarantee... took that $70.. bought some cheap games from EB that had high value at BBV (like when endwar was $9 used at EB and $24 credit at BBV)... IF he could have... he coulda got like 7 copies of endwar at EB.. then went to BBV and got $168 credit.. then used that for a bunch of games that qualify for trade 3... do GG etc....

just doing that endwar thing, if u can find say on average 14.99 games at BBV that qualify... ur using $34 BBV credit for one GG at EB.. so the $168 turns into 5 GG or $350+ tax.... so just buy getting those endwars, he could have turned $16+tax cash at BBV games to $350+tax EB credit.. sells that for say.. $340...he just gained $320 cash in not too long..

cant say ive ever gone purposely back and forth to recycle.. except when i picked up a couple endwars to keep for a trade 3..

[balonis]

see what i mean about if your smart u know what to do..
except there are also better ways than this lol

balonis claims to have spent $15 total... which is doable to get all that he has.. just very very time consuming...

its possible as at BBV buy 2 get 1 free.. i saw three 7.99 games that qualified.. so that would be $16+ tax.. he went.. traded those in for a 69.99 gaming guarantee... took that $70.. bought some cheap games from EB that had high value at BBV (like when endwar was $9 used at EB and $24 credit at BBV)... IF he could have... he coulda got like 7 copies of endwar at EB.. then went to BBV and got $168 credit.. then used that for a bunch of games that qualify for trade 3... do GG etc....

just doing that endwar thing, if u can find say on average 14.99 games at BBV that qualify... ur using $34 BBV credit for one GG at EB.. so the $168 turns into 5 GG or $350+ tax.... so just buy getting those endwars, he could have turned $16+tax cash at BBV games to $350+tax EB credit.. sells that for say.. $340...he just gained $320 cash in not too long..

cant say ive ever gone purposely back and forth to recycle.. except when i picked up a couple endwars to keep for a trade 3..

[baconape]

Wow, I really hope English is your 4th language or something.

Spiel ein Spiel mit mir gib mir deine Hand und weil wir alleine sind
spiel mit mir ein Spiel Vater Mutter Kind

[zoro69]

edit: look what i found zoro... post from u on aug 30th:

The game guarantee is an advertised promotion, which they intend to offer (obviously hey have some sort of special deal with those titles to offer it on them and not others)

running outright scams by buying piles of ones like the madden trade 1 deal etc to return is verging on fraud...which appears they've caught on to and are planning on putting an end to.

[baconape]

It was more like an opportunity to compare notes, I have my own way of doing things, but I'm always interested in what others are saying.

If he has no desire to divulge his "secrets", then why come on here and consistently post about being the master, and how he teaches a course on trading, doesn't make sense to me.

besuretodrinkyourovaltine

[yoda12320]

TIV Update 24/09/09

America's Army True Solider - not insystem at ebgames so 13.00 not vaild it seems

TRADE 3 GET FREE

Race Pro Xbox 360 - 13.50

Too Human Xbox 360 - 9.75 time to get in shortly don't think it will stay lol

Soul Calibur 4 Xbox 360 - 13.50

And sadly Command and Conquer 3 is now 5.75 so no longer vaild for T3GF or T2 pay 19.99.

[baconape]

Let me guess. You have multiple EB accounts across multiple EBs for GG. Then trade back in GG for GCs which then you have credit at EB then you sell to someone on Kijiji/CL for 10% off.

Let's say you spent 30 per T3G1F GG, then you've made 40 before taxes. You sell that GC for 10% off, you've effectively increased your money at least 120%. Multiply that by having 4 accounts at each EB and going to 3 EBs in your area, you have made 432 dollars on 1 GG game (total of 12 copies). Of course, while you are doing that, you are using a 2% cash back CC so you would get 12*30*0.02=7.2 back. A grand total of 439.2 dollars increase in revenue.

Then there's the extremists. Use that same GC from GGs then get a stack of the DoD games from EB. Trade them all back in later. Profit++.

Now, if you don't have 3 games to trade in, you bring 2 games that work and 1 that you know doesn't work. Then ????. Profit.

You can also consolidate all of your T3G1F into 1 EB.


Note: I've never done any of this. I only have 3 games pre-ordered at EB.
- MW2:PE
- GT5
- Demon's Soul LE

i bet he tries to sell gg games on kijiji or ebay. and if he doesnt sell them in 6 days he just brings em back for the gg cred.
or stands outside eb with a trech coat. pssst wanna buy a pokimon game little boy

[taro-chan]

Either way, thats all too much work. I don't know how you guys are so persistent. I am happy with a couple of pre-orders that I got for 30 dollars (MW2:PE exception, still owe lots on that.. haha). I just want cheaper games and don't feel like spending hours stalking stores to get all that stuff done.

[LordFoo]

Either way, thats all too much work. I don't know how you guys are so persistent. I am happy with a couple of pre-orders that I got for 30 dollars (MW2:PE exception, still owe lots on that.. haha). I just want cheaper games and don't feel like spending hours stalking stores to get all that stuff done.

At the end of the day, no matter which way you look at it (i.e. buying new or used to trade in), it comes down to taking advantage of an arbitrage opportunity (i.e. a difference in pricing between multiple markets). Is the running around to different stores worth it? I guess that depends on the value of your time + transportation costs. There are some risks involved (i.e. if TIVs drop below the 8+ promo floor), and you still need to physically sell something (i.e. on craigslist/kijiji/ebay) if you want cash out of it. That is, of course, unless you're doing this because you simply want a ton of credit to buy video games for far cheaper than you would have paid at retail. (Or, because on RFD, the meta-game of making money off trades and promotions is the game..)

EB has all the same tools + information available to them that we do.. in fact, they have much more in that they have the power to control part of the market by changing TIVs on a daily basis. If they are losing money, they'll change their strategy; my guess is that they are not.

[Wick98]

EB Games - Sept. 24, 12pm EST:

Street Fighter IV PS3 - $36

[mahjongmaniac]

Let me guess. You have multiple EB accounts across multiple EBs for GG. Then trade back in GG for GCs which then you have credit at EB then you sell to someone on Kijiji/CL for 10% off.

Let's say you spent 30 per T3G1F GG, then you've made 40 before taxes. You sell that GC for 10% off, you've effectively increased your money at least 120%. Multiply that by having 4 accounts at each EB and going to 3 EBs in your area, you have made 432 dollars on 1 GG game (total of 12 copies). Of course, while you are doing that, you are using a 2% cash back CC so you would get 12*30*0.02=7.2 back. A grand total of 439.2 dollars increase in revenue.

Then there's the extremists. Use that same GC from GGs then get a stack of the DoD games from EB. Trade them all back in later. Profit++.

Now, if you don't have 3 games to trade in, you bring 2 games that work and 1 that you know doesn't work. Then ????. Profit.


if you've read some of his posts on here, it's really all about recycling TIC at various retailers that have a trade-in program

that's how he claims "spending $10 cash out of pocket and getting $100's of TIC"....

-------

Isn't balonis affiliated/married to our good friend Klepto?

he's unofficially named "Mrs. klepto" :lol:

[TheGamer2400]

Either way, thats all too much work. I don't know how you guys are so persistent. I am happy with a couple of pre-orders that I got for 30 dollars (MW2:PE exception, still owe lots on that.. haha). I just want cheaper games and don't feel like spending hours stalking stores to get all that stuff done.

Same with me too. It's too much work...I'm already poop out from work when the day is done.

[LatrellMoonwell]

we need the hoarders, they are the ones that keep us updated on the deals

[Fox]

EB Trade in Values, as of Sept 23
PS3:
LittleBigPlanet regular edition - $35
Fallout 3 - $40
Prince of Persia - $16.50
Call of Duty: World at War - $40
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $15.50
Mirror's Edge - $6.25
Top Spin 3 - $8.50
NHL 08 - $0.30
Batman: Arkham Asylum - $22.75
All Pro Football 2K8 - $0.90

Wii:
Smack Down vs. Raw 2009 - $10.25
Mario Kart - $35

[bluegill]

EB GAMES
Sept 24/09
3:15pm EST

Tiger Woods 2010 $26.75 PS3
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare $40 PS3
Call of Duty: World at War $40 PS3

[dtrader69]

he's unofficially named "Mrs. klepto" :lol:

i am glad my joke still lives on...

[United11]

besuretodrinkyourovaltine

A crumby commercial? SOB

[d182]

Saints Row 2 - $17
Dead Space - $11.75 (not completely sure)
Assassin's Creed - $13

Used the T3G1F deal to pre-order NBA 2k10

[Acid_]

besuretodrinkyourovaltine

LOL you'll shoot your eye out.

[yoda12320]

TIV Update 24/09/09

America's Army True Solider - not insystem at ebgames so 13.00 not vaild it seems

TRADE 3 GET FREE

Race Pro Xbox 360 - 13.50

Too Human Xbox 360 - 9.75 time to get in shortly don't think it will stay lol

Soul Calibur 4 Xbox 360 - 13.50

And sadly Command and Conquer 3 is now 5.75 so no longer vaild for T3GF or T2 pay 19.99.

[spham]

Either way, thats all too much work. I don't know how you guys are so persistent. I am happy with a couple of pre-orders that I got for 30 dollars (MW2:PE exception, still owe lots on that.. haha). I just want cheaper games and don't feel like spending hours stalking stores to get all that stuff done.

+1. I don't see how this is any better than just getting a job which is guaranteed money. A lot of effort and driving around. I just do this once or twice a month to save myself $40-50 for a game because they are really expensive these days.

[balonis]

if you've read some of his posts on here, it's really all about recycling TIC at various retailers that have a trade-in program

that's how he claims "spending $10 cash out of pocket and getting $100's of TIC"....

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he's unofficially named "Mrs. klepto" :lol:

it's $1000's

[Spearmint701]

TIV as of Sept 24th/09 @ EB

Bourne Conspiracy (PS3) - $5.75
Guitar Hero 2 (360) - $5.00
WWE SVR 08 (360) - $5.00
Fifa 09 (360) - $16.50
Fable 2 (360) - $32.00

Because of TMGM Each game was also given an extra $4.
(so Bourne = $9.75, GH2 = $9.00, Fable 2 = $36.00, and so on)

Got $84.25 in Credit, used it for NHL 10 (360) in Full. $69.99, no tax, which I loved.

Put the remaining $14.26 on a pre-order for Alan Wake.

[Captain Snazzypants]

At the end of the day, no matter which way you look at it (i.e. buying new or used to trade in), it comes down to taking advantage of an arbitrage opportunity (i.e. a difference in pricing between multiple markets). Is the running around to different stores worth it? I guess that depends on the value of your time + transportation costs. There are some risks involved (i.e. if TIVs drop below the 8+ promo floor), and you still need to physically sell something (i.e. on craigslist/kijiji/ebay) if you want cash out of it. That is, of course, unless you're doing this because you simply want a ton of credit to buy video games for far cheaper than you would have paid at retail. (Or, because on RFD, the meta-game of making money off trades and promotions is the game..)

EB has all the same tools + information available to them that we do.. in fact, they have much more in that they have the power to control part of the market by changing TIVs on a daily basis. If they are losing money, they'll change their strategy; my guess is that they are not.


Couldn't have said it better myself. On second thought, I probably could have but I am too tired from running around scaring up deals. :twisted:

I hate selling locally to the flakes that seem to popular craigslist, etc. but I was able to flip my ODST SE in less than an hour the other day. Managed to pick up a cancelled SE pre-order for only $30 more and solid it for $140 same day. Seems only to be the CE/LE/SE versions that can actually make you money above MSRP.

[Vinman]

Spiel ein Spiel mit mir gib mir deine Hand und weil wir alleine sind
spiel mit mir ein Spiel Vater Mutter Kind

Nice song, but are you really saying you speak German, as I do (my Dad was stationed there), along with French, Spanish and Polish. So go for it.

[specs_bv]

Today @ eb
Assassins Creed 360 = $13

[olp79]

EBGames - all 360

Sept. 23

COD 2 - 9.00
NHL 08 - 0.15
Tomb Raider Underworld - 11.00
Tomb Raider Legend - 3.75
Spiderwick Chronicles - 4.25
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground - 2.25
COD 3 - 3.75
Lost Odyssey - 14.50
Condemned: Criminal Origins - 3.75
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection - 11.25
Red Faction: Guerilla - 30.75
TNA Impact - 4.50
Fable 2 - 32.00
Mass Effect - 8.75
Dragon Ball Z - 8.75
Armored Core 4 - 9.00

[lemailme]

EBGames - all 360

Sept. 23

COD 2 - 9.00
NHL 08 - 0.15
Tomb Raider Underworld - 11.00
Tomb Raider Legend - 3.75
Spiderwick Chronicles - 4.25
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground - 2.25
COD 3 - 3.75
Lost Odyssey - 14.50
Condemned: Criminal Origins - 3.75
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection - 11.25
Red Faction: Guerilla - 30.75
TNA Impact - 4.50
Fable 2 - 32.00
Mass Effect - 8.75
Dragon Ball Z - 8.75
Armored Core 4 - 9.00

I would have bought it off of you for a quarter.

[Wet Banana]

TIV @ EB Games

F.E.A.R. (Xbox 360) - $9.75

[Hatsu]

Anyone know what the TIV is for Mario and Sonic at the Olympics for the DS?

tivs.ca has a price listed from July.

[Maharg]

Just back from Rogers Plus, traded in Wolfenstein for the 360 for $40 and was told that Batman is now back up to $40 TIV.

[grappos13]

Infamous TIV at EB games is $40... used it towards forza 3 to get it bumped up to $50..

i was just at rogers before hand and found LBP GOTY used and infamous used with 44.99 stickers...

so i ended up getting them for 44.99 + 22.50 - $10 of points..57.50..then traded in infamous as said above... not too bad to get LBP GOTY for pretty dirt cheap...

i was actually gonna get FNR4 but both copies didnt have manuals, whcih i woulda kept for my collection...

now i just gotta see if that Beta key that came with GOTY is valid... i hope all of the DLC and bonus stuff for the game is on the actual Disc..

[Grimcurse]

I went at EB for a T3G1F but tivs.ca was wrong so I came home empty-handed. lol i looked dumb with my non-qualifying games, i was so ashamed :o

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 PSP 7$
Dragon Quest Monster Joker DS 6.25$

Sad day for me!

[Acid_]

Infamous TIV at EB games is $40... used it towards forza 3 to get it bumped up to $50..

i was just at rogers before hand and found LBP GOTY used and infamous used with 44.99 stickers...

so i ended up getting them for 44.99 + 22.50 - $10 of points..57.50..then traded in infamous as said above... not too bad to get LBP GOTY for pretty dirt cheap...

i was actually gonna get FNR4 but both copies didnt have manuals, whcih i woulda kept for my collection...

now i just gotta see if that Beta key that came with GOTY is valid... i hope all of the DLC and bonus stuff for the game is on the actual Disc..

Good score, my Rogers always has Infamous for $65.

[cashinstinct]

I went at EB for a T3G1F but tivs.ca was wrong so I came home empty-handed. lol i looked dumb with my non-qualifying games, i was so ashamed :o

If games are not recently updated, you shall call before going to EBGames. Many EB accept to give 2-3 tivs over phone ,especially when they are not busy.

Tivs.ca (thanks to neksus work) is dependent on people giving recently updated TIVS. If people do not call / go to stores for games TIV, TIVs cannot be up to date (except for FS, another story).

Dragon Quest was last updated 1.5 month ago and was flush at $8, so it is not that surprising that it dropped below $8 meanwhile.

For Monster Hunter, it was updated 1 month ago, but considering it was $15 TIV, it is surprising it dropped under $8 now...

Good luck next time for a T3G1F... you look more human / normal at EB when you bring them games under $8 and not only games just flush over $8, so nothing to be ashamed of. If you have more than 3 games you think is $8, bring more games than less, to have alternatives if something goes wrong. By calling ANOTHER LOCATION (can be good not to be recognized as someone calling for TIVS) before going, deception is low.

[torontostore]

Sept 24 at 7pm:

PS3:
AC - $13.25
Ratchet - $13.00

360:
AC - $13.00

Wii:
MLB Super Pros 2008 - $8.25

Just a hint for those who has AC still, if they don't accept trade 3 with the AC, just take the AC and trade it for Ratchet (using their latest ad), then use the ratchet for trade in...easier this way =)

[TheHeeyyy]

Here are trade-in values for Halo Wars (360):
Blockbuster: $30
EBGames: $40
Futureshop: $40*
*Note: Futureshop's specfic trade-in database gives Halo Wars a TIV of $40, but in the general cashier database it gives-it a TIV of $36. I was able to get the cashier to override the lower price to the one listed in their trade-in database, but I've seen a few people list it with a TIV of $36 there, so this looks to me like a YMMV.

And now the other event:
Today I went to my local EBGames (the one at the intersection of Yonge&Steeles), and I was notified by the cashier that the store's manager has barred from trading-in games there "for the time being" (I have no idea what that means). I asked why, and she said it was for "trading-in games I wasn't supposed to" (also not completely sure what that means). I find this surprising, because first of all I haven't been frequently trading-in games there for a while (last game I traded-in there was Wii Fit last week, and they accepted the trade-in), and second of all me and the manager had an unofficial "understanding" about me trading-in cheap games (he allowed me to trade-in cheap games, but only 1 or two copies of each game). This ban really came-out of the blue, and after hearing what happened to jlo mein I'm beginning to suspect that stores have been told by HQ to crack-down on traders like us. Anyway, I was told the manager will be back tomorrow afterrnoon, and I intend to go there, get some answers, and report back what I hear.

[Vinman]

I asked why, and she said it was for " trading-in games I wasn't supposed to"

LOL, at least now we know why she's working at EB and not heading up her own "Think Tank". Hey Honey, print me out an official list of the "games we're supposed to trade in" please. :lol:

If this continues, I might be the only RFD'er still welcomed through the hallowed doors of EB.

[the_fm]

second of all me and the manager had an unofficial "understanding" about me trading-in cheap games (he allowed me to trade-in cheap games, but only 1 or two copies of each game)

what cheap games?

[cdnsir]

Back to the meat and potatoes of this thread...

EB as of Sept 24

PS3
Fallout 3 - $40
Resident Evil 5 - $40

360
Left 4 Dead - $18.75

[TheHeeyyy]

what cheap games?

I've traded-in a few $10 games from places like The Source, Walmart, and HMV which had TIVs above $8. He even asked me a couple of times where I got the games from new, and what price I payed for them (this was after the whole fiasco with the Centrepoint (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9280346#post9280346) Mall (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9322399#post9322399) EBGames).

[Acid_]

Here are trade-in values for Halo Wars (360):
Blockbuster: $30
EBGames: $40
Futureshop: $40*
*Note: Futureshop's specfic trade-in database gives Halo Wars a TIV of $40, but in the general cashier database it gives-it a TIV of $36. I was able to get the cashier to override the lower price to the one listed in their trade-in database, but I've seen a few people list it with a TIV of $36 there, so this looks to me like a YMMV.

And now the other event:
Today I went to my local EBGames (the one at the intersection of Yonge&Steeles), and I was notified by the cashier that the store's manager has barred from trading-in games there "for the time being" (I have no idea what that means). I asked why, and she said it was for "trading-in games I wasn't supposed to" (also not completely sure what that means). I find this surprising, because first of all I haven't been frequently trading-in games there for a while (last game I traded-in there was Wii Fit last week, and they accepted the trade-in), and second of all me and the manager had an unofficial "understanding" about me trading-in cheap games (he allowed me to trade-in cheap games, but only 1 or two copies of each game). This ban really came-out of the blue, and after hearing what happened to jlo mein I'm beginning to suspect that stores have been told by HQ to crack-down on traders like us. Anyway, I was told the manager will be back tomorrow afterrnoon, and I intend to go there, get some answers, and report back what I hear.

It's spreading!!

[shadowslaya]

How long will the T1G1F promo be around for?

[TheHeeyyy]

How long will the T1G1F promo be around for?

Did you mean to say T3G1F? If so, it's always on, although the selection of games you can use-it on can vary between stores (some will let you use-it on any game, while others are strict with the list of games you can use-it on).

[the_fm]

I've traded-in a few $10 games from places like The Source, Walmart, and HMV which had TIVs above $8. He even asked me a couple of times where I got the games from new, and what price I payed for them (this was after the whole fiasco with the Centrepoint (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9280346#post9280346) Mall (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9322399#post9322399) EBGames).

that must be why

[Grimcurse]

Tivs.ca (thanks to neksus work) is dependent on people giving recently updated TIVS. If people do not call / go to stores for games TIV, TIVs cannot be up to date (except for FS, another story).

Dragon Quest was last updated 1.5 month ago and was flush at $8, so it is not that surprising that it dropped below $8 meanwhile.

For Monster Hunter, it was updated 1 month ago, but considering it was $15 TIV, it is surprising it dropped under $8 now...

Good luck next time for a T3G1F... you look more human / normal at EB when you bring them games under $8 and not only games just flush over $8, so nothing to be ashamed of. If you have more than 3 games you think is $8, bring more games than less, to have alternatives if something goes wrong. By calling ANOTHER LOCATION (can be good not to be recognized as someone calling for TIVS) before going, deception is low.

I felt bad because I only go at Eb to trade(GG or T3) or sell, I almost never buy anything and i think the employees are starting to notice me. The cashier asked me if i wanted something else and i just took my crap games and said no kthanksbye. It looks like i'm only taking advantage of their promos lol :D and with all the weird bans lately, you can never be too careful. Next time i'll bring more games for backup.

I think Monster Hunter Freedom 2 was never 15$, maybe Neksus confused it with Unite (MHF 2+ or Special Edition)???

[grappos13]

Good score, my Rogers always has Infamous for $65.

really? the one i went to had a big 49.99 red sticker and then a small white one that said 44.99...LBP GOTY just had 44.99..

anyways.. infamous scans in at 49.99 used so they had to adjust it.. but it should be atleast 49.99 at ur rogers too...

and rogers wouldnt allow to do the deal with FNR4 and RE5 along with the buy 1 get 50% off

Here are trade-in values for Halo Wars (360):
Blockbuster: $30
EBGames: $40
Futureshop: $40*
*Note: Futureshop's specfic trade-in database gives Halo Wars a TIV of $40, but in the general cashier database it gives-it a TIV of $36. I was able to get the cashier to override the lower price to the one listed in their trade-in database, but I've seen a few people list it with a TIV of $36 there, so this looks to me like a YMMV.

And now the other event:
Today I went to my local EBGames (the one at the intersection of Yonge&Steeles), and I was notified by the cashier that the store's manager has barred from trading-in games there "for the time being" (I have no idea what that means). I asked why, and she said it was for "trading-in games I wasn't supposed to" (also not completely sure what that means). I find this surprising, because first of all I haven't been frequently trading-in games there for a while (last game I traded-in there was Wii Fit last week, and they accepted the trade-in), and second of all me and the manager had an unofficial "understanding" about me trading-in cheap games (he allowed me to trade-in cheap games, but only 1 or two copies of each game). This ban really came-out of the blue, and after hearing what happened to jlo mein I'm beginning to suspect that stores have been told by HQ to crack-down on traders like us. Anyway, I was told the manager will be back tomorrow afterrnoon, and I intend to go there, get some answers, and report back what I hear.

damn... that banning sucks....i dont play on doing many trade ins anymore anyways...well i havent done much trade ins in over a month.. i think all ive done is trade a copy of madden in for an extra 25% towards brutal legend and then today trading infamous for 25% extra towards forza 3...whats funny was that one of the stores that i go to and picked up halo odst.. the guy was even like "yo man we got the 25% extra for forza 3.. u should get something and trade in for it, its a great deal"

[mahjongmaniac]

EB Trade in Values, as of Sept 23
PS3:
LittleBigPlanet regular edition - $35
Fallout 3 - $40
Prince of Persia - $16.50
Call of Duty: World at War - $40
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $15.50
Mirror's Edge - $6.25
Top Spin 3 - $8.50
NHL 08 - $0.30
Batman: Arkham Asylum - $22.75
All Pro Football 2K8 - $0.90

Wii:
Smack Down vs. Raw 2009 - $10.25
Mario Kart - $35

w/ the current RP trade 10 get $100off console (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793655) promo, might be ideal to save ^those low TIV games ...

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it's $1000's

good for you
there's no need to brag about it, b/c quite frankly, i don't really care

[danzerino]

I felt bad because I only go at Eb to trade(GG or T3) or sell, I almost never buy anything and i think the employees are starting to notice me. The cashier asked me if i wanted something else and i just took my crap games and said no kthanksbye. It looks like i'm only taking advantage of their promos lol :D and with all the weird bans lately, you can never be too careful. Next time i'll bring more games for backup.

I think Monster Hunter Freedom 2 was never 15$, maybe Neksus confused it with Unite (MHF 2+ or Special Edition)???

which one do you go to?

[neksus]

He even asked me a couple of times where I got the games from new

Here's looking at you, shadowslaya

[baconape]

it's $1000's

running between stores isnt that time consuming, i put out very little cash into what i do, no i dont have thousands of $ in edge cred but a have enough to get what i want and am able to get good deals to some friends.
i have about 5 diff stores that i visit so maybe an hour a week.

(what your doing isnt a secret, we all know)

[baconape]

Nice song, but are you really saying you speak German, as I do (my Dad was stationed there), along with French, Spanish and Polish. So go for it.

i just wanted a hand job

[baconape]

It's spreading!!

im going to test the water and go into my stores and do a bad trade. ill take some -8 games and try to do a t3. just to see if i get the "trading games your not supposed to" speach.

[Psubs]

Oh crap, Wacky Races is no more!!! Thank goodness it's still sealed.

Wii

Wacky Races - $7.50
Brunswick Pro Bowling - $8.25
Warioware: Smooth Moves - $23.25

[DoubleStop]

At EB today:
Left For Dead $17.25
Diddy Kong Racing DS $15
Gears of War $13

[gcg]

Sept 24:

NFS carbon $5.75
R6: vegas $7
Mk vs DC $20.75
LBP $35
MGS4 $15.75
Army of 2 <$8
nba 2k8 $1.50 :twisted:

[wixzard]

If anyone wants to get rid of Call of Duty 2 (xbox 360), it was over 8$ when i exchange mine last wednesday.

[blahblehblah]

I've traded-in a few $10 games from places like The Source, Walmart, and HMV which had TIVs above $8. He even asked me a couple of times where I got the games from new, and what price I payed for them (this was after the whole fiasco with the Centrepoint (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9280346#post9280346) Mall (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9322399#post9322399) EBGames).

How would they know you got the games new? I don't understand this..if you turned in new games sealed to trade in, you are setting yourself up. If they suspected you were, you just deny it and say i keep my games in good condition. I don't see how they can prove otherwise.

Another thing is if they are starting to get on you, then avoid that store and go elsewhere. I don't consistently visit 1 store and do all my trades there and even if i do, i make sure i get different CSRs servicing me so i don't get recognized.

it's $1000's

Ever thought that having such a large amount of $$$ sitting on an edge card is a big red flag for alert for EB to check in on you. You will probably be like 0.01% to have that much lying around on your EB card. If they are cracking down on people like TheHeeyyy, be prepared :)

[the_fm]

How would they know you got the games new? I don't understand this..

he told the manager when he asked him where he got the games.. he brought it upon himself and wonders why he's barred from trading :o

[neksus]

Sept 24:

NFS carbon $5.75
R6: vegas $7
Mk vs DC $20.75
LBP $35
MGS4 $15.75
Army of 2 <$8
nba 2k8 $1.50 :twisted:

All PS3?

[TheGamer2400]

whats funny was that one of the stores that i go to and picked up halo odst.. the guy was even like "yo man we got the 25% extra for forza 3.. u should get something and trade in for it, its a great deal"

You got an Xbox 360 now? ;)

[eladmk]

Took advanatge of the TMGM
Trade in value before the promo $ added

Sep25, EBgames

Xbox360:
bionicle heros $1.5 (not qualify)
viva pinata trouble in paradise $13.25

PS3:
HAWX $30.25
Nascar09 $10.25

Wii:
space chimps wii $6.0
resident evil umbrella cronicles $11.00
Sega Superstar tennis $1.5 (not qualify)
pro evolution soccer 09 $10.00
Rayman Rabbits 2 $6.75
Active outdoor challenge w/ mat $22.00
Wii Fit $26.25
Alien Syndrome $5.25
excite truck $7.50

DS:
Top Spin 3 $5.75

Only 12 games worked so I got $60 extra credits.

[neksus]

Took advanatge of the TMGM
Trade in value before the promo $ added

Sep25, EBgames

Xbox360:
bionicle heros $1.5 (not qualify)
viva pinata trouble in paradise $13.25

PS3:
HAWX $30.25
Nascar09 $10.25

Wii:
space chimps wii $6.0
resident evil umbrella cronicles $11.00
Sega Superstar tennis $1.5 (not qualify)
pro evolution soccer 09 $10.00
Rayman Rabbits 2 $6.75
Active outdoor challenge w/ mat $22.00
Wii Fit $26.25
Alien Syndrome $5.25
excite truck $7.50

DS:
Top Spin 3 $5.75

Only 12 games worked so I got $60 extra credits.

They only bump up games with a min tiv? That's brutal!

[TheHeeyyy]

How would they know you got the games new? I don't understand this..if you turned in new games sealed to trade in, you are setting yourself up. If they suspected you were, you just deny it and say i keep my games in good condition. I don't see how they can prove otherwise.

Another thing is if they are starting to get on you, then avoid that store and go elsewhere. I don't consistently visit 1 store and do all my trades there and even if i do, i make sure i get different CSRs servicing me so i don't get recognized.

he told the manager when he asked him where he got the games.. he brought it upon himself and wonders why he's barred from trading :o

I've already explained the context of what happened a billion times in this thread, so I don't feel like repeating myself again (check my posts in late August if you're curious).

[TheHeeyyy]

Took advanatge of the TMGM
Trade in value before the promo $ added

Sep25, EBgames

Xbox360:
bionicle heros $1.5 (not qualify)
viva pinata trouble in paradise $13.25

PS3:
HAWX $30.25
Nascar09 $10.25

Wii:
space chimps wii $6.0
resident evil umbrella cronicles $11.00
Sega Superstar tennis $1.5 (not qualify)
pro evolution soccer 09 $10.00
Rayman Rabbits 2 $6.75
Active outdoor challenge w/ mat $22.00
Wii Fit $26.25
Alien Syndrome $5.25
excite truck $7.50

DS:
Top Spin 3 $5.75

Only 12 games worked so I got $60 extra credits.

You would've gotten more bang for your buck by using the 3 cheapest games with a TIV over $8 for a T3G1F, and traded-in the rest for credit.

[Acid_]

Ever thought that having such a large amount of $$$ sitting on an edge card is a big red flag for alert for EB to check in on you. You will probably be like 0.01% to have that much lying around on your EB card. If they are cracking down on people like TheHeeyyy, be prepared :)

Yeah I always split mine up to another card if it gets to $150 or so.

[eladmk]

You would've gotten more bang for your buck by using the 3 cheapest games with a TIV over $8 for a T3G1F, and traded-in the rest for credit.


i thought i can't combine offers,
only 12 games worked, so if I used 3 of them, i only have 9 games, so $4 x 9 games = $36, whereas if I traded all in I get extra $60. so $24 difference

if I do T3 I get a 69.99 game, trade it back get 40 dollars back. still a loss in the end.

Did I do the math right?

[Psubs]

i thought i can't combine offers,
only 12 games worked, so if I used 3 of them, i only have 9 games, so $4 x 9 games = $36, whereas if I traded all in I get extra $60. so $24 difference

if I do T3 I get a 69.99 game, trade it back get 40 dollars back. still a loss in the end.

Did I do the math right?

You should've traded the 3 in for a Gaming Guaranteed game and get the full credit back. :-0

[Seifer]

Took advanatge of the TMGM
Trade in value before the promo $ added

Sep25, EBgames

Xbox360:
bionicle heros $1.5 (not qualify)
viva pinata trouble in paradise $13.25

PS3:
HAWX $30.25
Nascar09 $10.25

Wii:
space chimps wii $6.0
resident evil umbrella cronicles $11.00
Sega Superstar tennis $1.5 (not qualify)
pro evolution soccer 09 $10.00
Rayman Rabbits 2 $6.75
Active outdoor challenge w/ mat $22.00
Wii Fit $26.25
Alien Syndrome $5.25
excite truck $7.50

DS:
Top Spin 3 $5.75

Only 12 games worked so I got $60 extra credits.


Those 3 get bump to $23.33 with the T3G1F promo.

So you got around $13 more for each games.

So you gain $39 just with those 3 + $4 * 9 games = $36

So $36 + $39 = $75 instead of 60 !

[TheHeeyyy]

You should've traded the 3 in for a Gaming Guaranteed game and get the full credit back. :-0

Or even use the T3G1F to pre-order a $70 game you want to get in the future.

[arty316]

i thought i can't combine offers,
only 12 games worked, so if I used 3 of them, i only have 9 games, so $4 x 9 games = $36, whereas if I traded all in I get extra $60. so $24 difference

if I do T3 I get a 69.99 game, trade it back get 40 dollars back. still a loss in the end.

Did I do the math right?

Yes and no. The T3f1 could be seen as 69.99 credit directly if you put it to a preorder than say you don't want it later or if you take a game with a gaming guarantee and get back the full amount within a week.

[eladmk]

Those 3 get bump to $23.33 with the T3G1F promo.

So you got around $13 more for each games.

So you gain $39 just with those 3 + $4 * 9 games = $36

So $36 + $39 = $75 instead of 60 !

I see now, thanks for explaining. I will be more careful next time.
never miss a deal with RFD!
=)

[Seifer]

I see now, thanks for explaining. I will be more careful next time.
never miss a deal with RFD!
=)

It's not a big loss anyway ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

How would they know you got the games new? I don't understand this..if you turned in new games sealed to trade in, you are setting yourself up. If they suspected you were, you just deny it and say i keep my games in good condition. I don't see how they can prove otherwise.

i guess 1 obvious giveaway is if they see the game disc, manual and casing in immaculate condition :razz:

Ever thought that having such a large amount of $$$ sitting on an edge card is a big red flag for alert for EB to check in on you. You will probably be like 0.01% to have that much lying around on your EB card. If they are cracking down on people like TheHeeyyy, be prepared :)

i don't think it's that uncommon for ppl to have $100's in TIC on Edge card... i've seen some ppl buy games before and overheard the EBG CSR say "you have $1XX/2XX/3XX left on the card"

ppl who play 'n trade often will have lots of credit


OTOH, i think if you're like balonis and have $1000+ racked up in EBG TIC, that may be less common

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They only bump up games with a min tiv? That's brutal!

min. $3 TIV in order to qualify for TMGM

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783251

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You would've gotten more bang for your buck by using the 3 cheapest games with a TIV over $8 for a T3G1F, and traded-in the rest for credit.

it'd only be ideal if he had 13 games

3 games taken f/ his stack means 9 games for TMGM ---> only extra $4 TIC bonus/game

[TheHeeyyy]

it'd only be ideal if he had 13 games

3 games taken f/ his stack means 9 games for TMGM ---> only extra $4 TIC bonus/game

Seifer already showed that he'd have gotten $15 extra if he did a T3G1F, but you're right that the extra $10 he would've gotten if he did that and had an extra game would've maximized his TIV gain.

[toad8787]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

[grappos13]

You got an Xbox 360 now? ;)

never! lol... if i really wanted a 360.. i woulda did that trade 4 for one before hand instead of doing the trade 4 f or a RB2 bundle for my bro..

halo 3 odst was the only GG that i knew of at the time (before MUA2, NFS shift, dirt 2, etc)...

im only gonna stick with one current gen console and thats a ps3.. just turned out that way.. although i have like a bunch of older gen consoles now...originally i personally only had NES, SNES, PS1, DC and then PS3... now i got NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, DC, N64, GC, XBOX and i guess ps2 as part of my ps3 :D

[grappos13]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

rofl.. pwned

[dtrader69]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

hahahahah

[TheHeeyyy]

Well I went back to the EBGames at the intersection of Yonge&Steeles, and I talked to the manager about why I've been barred from trading-in games. In-essence, it comes down to a misunderstanding of our unofficial agreement about "trading-in cheap games".

Specifically, it regards SimCity Creator (Wii). The first time I traded-in SimCity Creator for a T3G1F, the cashier accepted-it no problem. The second-time I used a copy of SimCity Creator in a T3G1F there, the manager was also there (in-fact he handled the transaction), and was fine with-it. The third time I went there to do a T3G1F with SimCity Creator, the manager was also there again and when I inquired about using SimCity Creator in another T3G1F, he said I couldn't. The misunderstanding here is that I believed he meant I couldn't trade-in SimCity Creator in another T3G1F, but he told me he meant that I couldn't trade-in SimCity Creator at-all. Afterwards I ended-up using a copy of SimCity Creator to pad the pile of games I traded-in for the TMGM promo, and I assumed it was fine because the cashier who handled that trade-in was aware of my unnoficial agreement with the manager (she was actually the one who was checking the TIV of games I was inquiring about using in a T3G1F when the manager came and told me I couldn't use SimCity Creator again), and didn't raise any objections about me trading-in SimCity Creator for the TMGM promo (she has declined me trading-in several games that they got too many copies of in the past). So in-essence he felt I was screwing him over, while I felt (and still feel) that this was a non-malicious misunderstanding of our unofficial agreement.

Despite explaining my side of the story, he wouldn't change his mind, so not-only am I still barred from trading-in games there, he also told me I couldn't use the gaming guarantee I have for Halo ODST at their store (although he said I could still return-it at another EBGames store under the gaming guarantee). So unfortunately it looks like I'm out of luck.

[belowzeros]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??


That always amuses me. "Cool People" never realize this trend comes from the fact that they don't give you a belt in prison so your pants drag down off your hips. Convicts (probably celebs, gang members etc) started doing it after they were released and it caught on. I guess a con is a good role model to have lol

[_pOtEnZa_]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

he is obviously looking for logans shdow on the PSP, he dosent know its 2.50 now LOL

[mahjongmaniac]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

LOL :lol: who took that pic

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Despite explaining my side of the story, he wouldn't change his mind, so not-only am I still barred from trading -in games there, he also told me I couldn't use the gaming guarantee I have for Halo ODST at their store (although he said I could still return-it at another EBGames store under the gaming guarantee). So unfortunately it looks like I'm out of luck.

i don't understand why he'd suggest you going to another store for the GG... does it really make a diff. ?

[toad8787]

LOL :lol: who took that pic

I found it on a "people of walmart" site (that's hilarious by the way). This one in particular made me think of RFD.

[killtip]

The Bigs 2 for the Wii

EB 7.50
FS 30.00

Guess where I traded it;)

[Acid_]

Well I went back to the EBGames at the intersection of Yonge&Steeles, and I talked to the manager about why I've been barred from trading-in games. In-essence, it comes down to a misunderstanding of our unofficial agreement about "trading-in cheap games".

Specifically, it regards SimCity Creator (Wii). The first time I traded-in SimCity Creator for a T3G1F, the cashier accepted-it no problem. The second-time I used a copy of SimCity Creator in a T3G1F there, the manager was also there (in-fact he handled the transaction), and was fine with-it. The third time I went there to do a T3G1F with SimCity Creator, the manager was also there again and when I inquired about using SimCity Creator in another T3G1F, he said I couldn't. The misunderstanding here is that I believed he meant I couldn't trade-in SimCity Creator in another T3G1F, but he told me he meant that I couldn't trade-in SimCity Creator at-all. Afterwards I ended-up using a copy of SimCity Creator to pad the pile of games I traded-in for the TMGM promo, and I assumed it was fine because the cashier who handled that trade-in was aware of my unnoficial agreement with the manager (she was actually the one who was checking the TIV of games I was inquiring about using in a T3G1F when the manager came and told me I couldn't use SimCity Creator again), and didn't raise any objections about me trading-in SimCity Creator for the TMGM promo (she has declined me trading-in several games that they got too many copies of in the past). So in-essence he felt I was screwing him over, while I felt (and still feel) that this was a non-malicious misunderstanding of our unofficial agreement.

Despite explaining my side of the story, he wouldn't change his mind, so not-only am I still barred from trading -in games there, he also told me I couldn't use the gaming guarantee I have for Halo ODST at their store (although he said I could still return-it at another EBGames store under the gaming guarantee). So unfortunately it looks like I'm out of luck.

Too bad that manager wouldn't budge, but saying you could return it at other EBs for the game guarantee is still pretty good. Lougheed was calling other EBs about jlo mein so your experience is kind of better.

[baconape]

http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/113.jpg

Come on people, which one of you is this??

at first i thought it cold have been me, but i shave my armpits

ps ( that is a dude right?)