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

[Haz]

If you picked it up @ metro, you got to ASK to get it (yes im serious). When i picked it up there, the rep didn't give it to me and was about to say "next", when i asked "what about the pre-order bonus". She was like OH YEAH! then took one from the back and gave it to me.

Other stores didn't seem to have this problem, just metro (at least in GVR).Happened to me at Richmond Centre.

[TYG3R]

Today at eb Games:

T3 Qualified towards DJ Hero:
GOW 2 (360)
Far Cry 2 (360)
Scribblenauts (DS)
Sorry dont remember actual values:|
+
Lips (360) - $6.25
COD:MW (360)- $20.25

[shaolinmonk]

BBV

10/13/09

360
Riddick $21
Bionic Commando $28

[brain16]

They should have given it to you when you pre-ordered. I pre-ordered around August and picked up the code about a week later when they got them in. The code also came with the public beta which is expired now.

It's nothing special anyways and you still have to pay around $135,000 in the store to get the booster, so it's not free. You just get to access it early. I've annoyed a lot people with it though.

Happened to me at Richmond Centre.

Yeah, this was at Lougheed. When I pre-ordered, I didn't receive anything. When I pre-ordered Brutal Legend, again, nothing. I didn't realize there were bonuses until after the fact. I'll be going back today to get them. Thanks.

To anyone else that pre-ordered, make sure you get your pre-order bonuses!

[xbl_sucks]

Eat Lead is now down to $6.50 and Star Trek Legacy is $5 and change sorry can't remember what.

[bwrocks]

XBOX 360:
-Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise: $9
-Banjo & Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: $12

Both had the Not for resale on it and EB took it without caring.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Well if it makes you feel any better, EB seems to have dropped the prices on some of their used games (to correspond with falling TIV's). Gears 2 is $24.99 now (used), while Gears 1 is $29.99 used. :lol: Halo Wars is $44.99 used (CE as well).

[Spikie2]

is there any way you can trade in 2 games and pay the difference instead of trading 3

[grappos13]

Well if it makes you feel any better, EB seems to have dropped the prices on some of their used games (to correspond with falling TIV's). Gears 2 is $24.99 now (used), while Gears 1 is $29.99 used. :lol: Halo Wars is $44.99 used (CE as well).

not really for halo wars lol.. it has been 44.99 brand new at EB for atleast since mid september but it still traded in at $40 TIV until about oct 9th lol

[trixR4kids]

is there any way you can trade in 2 games and pay the difference instead of trading 3

not unless the promo states trade in 2 + $9.99

[pete]

Today at eb Games:

T3 Qualified towards DJ Hero:
GOW 2 (360)
Far Cry 2 (360)
Scribblenauts (DS)
Sorry dont remember actual values:|
+
Lips (360) - $6.25
COD:MW (360)- $20.25

how can you trade games for DJ Hero when it's $140? you need the turntable no?

[Liko]

Futureshop:

Call of Duty Modern Warfare GOTY (360) - $30

[Jagmit]

Today at eb Games:

T3 Qualified towards DJ Hero:
GOW 2 (360)
Far Cry 2 (360)
Scribblenauts (DS)
Sorry dont remember actual values:|
+
Lips (360) - $6.25
COD:MW (360)- $20.25

does the T3 for dj hero ONLY for the game, or does it include the turntable?

[jsadams]

is there any way you can trade in 2 games and pay the difference instead of trading 3

I thought a few months back people were trading in 2 qualifying titles and one non-qualifying title and they would get credit of 23.33 for the two qualifying, the TIV of the 3rd and then have to pay the difference. I don't know if this is still the case. If it is, you probably have to get a knowledgeable CSR who knows the policies.

[jsadams]

As of Oct. 14th at Ebgames, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools Of Destruction and Uncharted 1 both qualify still for t3g1f. I don't know how much longer this will last for. I added in Valkyria Chronicles for the set. Unfortunately, I didn't get the TIVs though.

[arty316]

EB TIVS today
Bioshock PS3 8.75 -STILL our last hope
Dynasty Warriors Gundam PS3 9.75
Mario Strikers Charged Wii 14.50
t3f1 qualified

Got Bioshock from EB used 14.99 (13.49 w edge), Gundam & Mario Strikers at BBV used for 9.99 ch.

[Spikie2]

I thought a few months back people were trading in 2 qualifying titles and one non-qualifying title and they would get credit of 23.33 for the two qualifying, the TIV of the 3rd and then have to pay the difference. I don't know if this is still the case. If it is, you probably have to get a knowledgeable CSR who knows the policies.

THanks alot i called EB games and they said i could do it

[PR0BLEMZ]

EB

Fight Night Round 4- $27.25

[tooviral]

Eb values

360 gear of war down to 7.75 :(
PS3 Ridgeracer 7 down to 7.75

[LIVE DEREK]

I thought a few months back people were trading in 2 qualifying titles and one non-qualifying title and they would get credit of 23.33 for the two qualifying, the TIV of the 3rd and then have to pay the difference. I don't know if this is still the case. If it is, you probably have to get a knowledgeable CSR who knows the policies.

Yeah I think that it is YMMV on trade 2 pay the difference or T2PTD (because we all love acrynoms here).

I went in a little while ago (when I found out that @ssgreed doesn't apply anymore) and they said that they would take my two titles bump them up to $23.33 and then I could pay the difference. Instead I went back to Rogers and returned @ss and got something that did qualify.

Call around and see what they say.

[GVRtrader]

Happened to me at Richmond Centre.

Confirmed that you need to ask for Richmond today too. Finished my EB trips and it seems like all except queens, pac center, bwm, and oakridge required you to ask to get it.:| Guess they are getting worst @ giving you the bonus.

Depending on when you pre-order, odds are the bonus probably didn't even arrive. You can, however, go @ a later date to pick up the bonus (if its some sort of demo) so you can play it early... just wait for the demo to be announced first (the US site is a good reference and phone in to save time).

[Haz]

Confirmed that you need to ask for Richmond today too. Finished my EB trips and it seems like all except queens, pac center, bwm, and oakridge required you to ask to get it.:| Guess they are getting worst @ giving you the bonus.

Depending on when you pre-order, odds are the bonus probably didn't even arrive. You can, however, go @ a later date to pick up the bonus (if its some sort of demo) so you can play it early... just wait for the demo to be announced first (the US site is a good reference and phone in to save time).I asked and got it a month ago when I pre-ordered. I even had to ask for the Sgt. Johnson bonus for Halo 3 ODST. Didn't have to ask for the MUA2 Juggernaut at Oakridge and The Rise on the date of pick up.

[GVRtrader]

how can you trade games for DJ Hero when it's $140? you need the turntable no?

You get upto $70 credit for the games you trade then pay the difference. Its a policy that most reps will accept (tho a few bad reps wouldn't allow it, all MoD seem to allow it if you get them to ask the manager). Perfect example = CoD4:MW2 CE (either edition), DA CE, AC2 CE, etc. You just need to pay the difference (cost - $70). If you get very lucky, sometime you get reps that accept more than 3 and bump them all upto $23.33... this is quite rare but it happens once in a while.

[NoName #1]

Eb values

360 gear of war down to 7.75 :(
PS3 Ridgeracer 7 down to 7.75

Wow that was a close one. I was headed to EB to trade Gears and Trauma Center:2nd opinion (still qualifies, didn't get the TIV) for New Super Mario and I stopped by TSCC on the way and saw SimCity Creator and picked that up because I like to have a back up whenever I trade and I kept my Gears. It would have been obvious that I was "flipping turdz" (as the kids say) if I would have walked out and returned with a brand new game from TSCC.

So point of the story, both still >$8:
Trauma Center: 2nd opinion Wii
SimCity Creator Wii

[tigerhawk33]

BBV (Blockbuster Video)

PS3:
H.A.W.X. = $18

Xbox360:
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare = $20

Didn't trade of course, just asked the tiv for those two.

[killtip]

10-14
TIV for Fable II still $37 @ FS

[JS2K6]

Today @ EBG:
LOTR Conquest (360) - $10.25
Bioshock (PS3) - $8.75

[ZenOps]

Blockbuster today Xbox 360:

$21 Gears of War II
$10 Dead Space
$5 Dark Sector

[Seifer]

Futureshop

Halo wars : $36

[pete]

Eb values

360 gear of war down to 7.75 :(
PS3 Ridgeracer 7 down to 7.75


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I just picked up Gears of War today at BBV for $9.99!!!

crap.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I just picked up Gears of War today at BBV for $9.99!!!

crap.

I imagine your expression like this:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/henri999/noooo1.gif

[pete]

I imagine your expression like this:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/henri999/noooo1.gif


TOTALLY! I was going to zellers for the 2800 pt deal, and as I turned the corner there was a BBV that I didn't even know existed.. I had done searches for them around work but never popped up.. went in and they had 4! yes 4 Gears of Wars for $9.99.. picked one up along with COD3 for the Wii for $9.99.. figured I was safe.. I guess I was wrong.. too bad since I already played it too.. oh well.. goozex it is.

[CyniC-]

Traded:

Quantum of Solace (Wii)
Big Brain Academy (Wii)
Bioshock (PS3)

for T3G1F:

ALL Qualified at EB on Oct 14.

[chaingunsofdoom]

BBV tivs today:
360:
Fifa 09 - $21
Gears of War 2 - $15

FS:
360:
Fifa 09 - $18
Gears of War 2 - $13.60
50 Cent Blood in the Sand - $15.60

PS3:
50 Cent Blood in the Sand - $15.60

Bought the 2 50 Cent games for 19.99 each and didn't even open them. Left and went back to the trading kiosk.

Since FS did not know how to do T3G1F, I ended-up getting 18+23+23 ($64) on a GC, which I used to buy the game I wanted. They tried to offer me Uncharted 2 for free, but I got the slightly better deal IMHO.

[megardi]

EB Games.. October 14, 2009

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) - $37.


I actually found this at Blockbuster today for $9.99 (with no instructions). Pretty crazy good deal, if you can find it.

[domo325]

EB Games.. October 14, 2009

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) - $37.


I actually found this at Blockbuster today for $9.99 (with no instructions). Pretty crazy good deal, if you can find it.

Damn, I gotta pay a visit to BBV tomorrow and check it out for this game.

[Reignman]

FS trade today:

COD: MW (PS3): $40.00
COD: WaW (PS3): $22.80
Motorstorm (PS3): $8.40

The $71.20 in giftcards went nicely towards Uncharted 2 with a little leftover.

[Parth]

GOW is 9.99? Looks like I'm gonna head over to BBV and try and find a copy.

That and as many LoZ:TP I can find if they are 9.99 :p.

[BUFFAR]

All eligible for T3G1

Sonic Unleashed (360)
Riddick (360)
Far Cry 2 (PS3)

[mahjongmaniac]

Yeah I think that it is YMMV on trade 2 pay the difference or T2PTD (because we all love acrynoms here).

yes, that's right :lol: :D

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I just picked up Gears of War today at BBV for $9.99!!!

crap.

even if so, you should keep it... worth every penny

-------

I imagine your expression like this:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/henri999/noooo1.gif

looks like this is the new fad on RFD hahaha

[jlo mein]

Traded in Oct 14 at EB:
Xbox360
Ace Combat 6 $10
Halo 3 $14.50
Rockband 2 $14

[GVRtrader]

Traded in Oct 14 at EB:
Xbox360
Ace Combat 6 $10
Halo 3 $14.50
Rockband 2 $14

Wow Halo 3 dropped badly... guess its the RFD + BBV effect!:cheesygri

[grappos13]

Wow Halo 3 dropped badly... guess its the RFD + BBV effect!:cheesygri

not as bad as like direct drop for infamous from $40 to $15 lol...

what was halo 3 at recently? i remember in like february amazon had it for sale for 19.99 and the coupon was still around... did a couple of orders paying $30+tax and then trading them in at that time for $35 TIV each :)

[ProtossCraft]

FS trade today:

COD: MW (PS3): $40.00
COD: WaW (PS3): $22.80
Motorstorm (PS3): $8.40

The $71.20 in giftcards went nicely towards Uncharted 2 with a little leftover.

good thing i traded my in while the TIV was still $40, i like how MW has a higher TIV by far compared to WaW. MW is such a better game.

[pete]

GOW is 9.99? Looks like I'm gonna head over to BBV and try and find a copy.

That and as many LoZ:TP I can find if they are 9.99 :p.

I got one for sale now ;)... useless now that it doesn't count for T3G1F!

3 games in the past week that I've been nailed on.. Wii Winter Sports, Tenchu and now this.. oh well.. it was fun while it lasted.

[contact_markm]

I got one for sale now ;)... useless now that it doesn't count for T3G1F!

3 games in the past week that I've been nailed on.. Wii Winter Sports, Tenchu and now this.. oh well.. it was fun while it lasted.

I'm holding on the my games that do not qualify for the trade more get more event.

[revenge7777]

Oct 15th
EB
Wii fit-$6.50
Demon Souls-$30

[neksus]

Neksus, I'm really hoping that you'll change the new iPhone format for the site, because while it looks nice, it's time consuming to navigate, especially if I'm checking several games at once. Could you put a button in that allows us to use the more traditional format? (I couldn't find one).

Thanks.

:|

First people complain that there isn't a smart-phone site, now this? lol

The old iPhone page is ~300kb. The new page has ALL COMBINED pages coming in well under that. If you bookmark the last option for the printing page and use that as your page, it should take you ~2 seconds to get your list, in a smaller, faster-loading format.

Also, if you're checking games you own, I would strongly recommend creating an account.

That said, I don't have time to update the iPhone site right now, as my workload is quite heavy. That, and I've learned mobile-browsing people don't click ads :D

[LIVE DEREK]

:|

First people complain that there isn't a smart-phone site, now this? lol

The old iPhone page is ~300kb. The new page has ALL COMBINED pages coming in well under that. If you bookmark the last option for the printing page and use that as your page, it should take you ~2 seconds to get your list, in a smaller, faster-loading format.

Also, if you're checking games you own, I would strongly recommend creating an account.

That said, I don't have time to update the iPhone site right now, as my workload is quite heavy. That, and I've learned mobile-browsing people don't click ads :D


It is more fun when you can't get the TIV in the store and you have to take a "chance".

Thanks again for keeping the site so up to date. You (and everyone else here) have help me to save/make a lot of money.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Thanks again for keeping the site so up to date. You (and everyone else here) have help me to save/make a lot of money.

+1 (don't forget SPEND) :twisted: :P

[Parth]

Just called EB to get a few TIVs:

Overlord: Raising Hell - PS3: 7.00
Bioshock - PS3: 7.75
Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3: 10.00
Prince of Persia - PS3: 12.xx

I don't remember what he said for prince of persia. But it was definately 12 something. I think it was 12.75. And looks like the bioshock freebie is over.

I got one for sale now ;)... useless now that it doesn't count for T3G1F!

3 games in the past week that I've been nailed on.. Wii Winter Sports, Tenchu and now this.. oh well.. it was fun while it lasted.
I'll contact you if I don't find it :p.

[Acid_]

Bioshock - PS3: 7.75
And looks like the bioshock freebie is over.


Ouch! Are there any turds left?

[baconape]

Ouch! Are there any turds left?

pickings are getting slim. i saw f.e.a.r at bbv for 7.99 and i think that still trades for 9 ( thats what is on tivs.ca)
oh and halo 3 is 9.99 and tiv is 14. i think

[Parth]

No kidding. I went to two BBV today and could only find one qualifying 9.99 game (MUA for the wii).

And I don't think there were many 14.99 ones either (although I was only really looking at the 9.99 ones).

Usually, between these two stores I can find atleast 2 or 3 9.99 games and a bunch of 14.99 ones.

[grappos13]

ppl talk about how they r getting screwed with values going down and such... dont you ppl know the TIV that day before you buy it? or you all just hope it stays 8+? lol...

i always make sure i get the TIV of the game from EB that day before i purchase it elsewhere so i know that it works...

sucks about bioshock... i never took advantage of this once because the 2 times i was at an EB last week, neither had bioshock used

[ricorocco]

Oct 15th
EB
Wii fit-$6.50
Demon Souls-$30

I can't believe that Demons Souls is $30 already considering it just came out last week at $69.99?

[ricorocco]

Also, I just got an e-mail from EB and they have two new trade in deals:

Extra 25% trade in credit for any game towards purchase of DJ Hero.
Extra 25% trade in credit for any game towards purchase of Tekken 6.

Don't like either games but thought I'd let ppl know.

[revenge7777]

I can't believe that Demons Souls is $30 already considering it just came out last week at $69.99?

Me2 I was suprised when I scanned it. The guy really didn't like the game. I told him to keep if but he said no... Then it got sold for $64.99 in 3 hours...

[SuSHi]

anyone traded in a madden 10 in lately?

[grappos13]

Me2 I was suprised when I scanned it. The guy really didn't like the game. I told him to keep if but he said no... Then it got sold for $64.99 in 3 hours...

u shoulda bought it from him lol.. then sold it on BST and make like $20 at least :)

[shaolinmonk]

Anyone have a trade in value for sf4 360 at bbv?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Me2 I was suprised when I scanned it. The guy really didn't like the game. I told him to keep if but he said no... Then it got sold for $64.99 in 3 hours...

+1 DS is a gem. Can't believe the price is that low and that someone would take it.

[GVRtrader]

not as bad as like direct drop for infamous from $40 to $15 lol...

what was halo 3 at recently? i remember in like february amazon had it for sale for 19.99 and the coupon was still around... did a couple of orders paying $30+tax and then trading them in at that time for $35 TIV each :)

Was over $30 TIV when i traded it in last month.

[GVRtrader]

Me2 I was suprised when I scanned it. The guy really didn't like the game. I told him to keep if but he said no... Then it got sold for $64.99 in 3 hours...

Not surprised... the game is pretty hard to find. Seems like most stores are sold out. The only reason someone wouldn't like it is how insane the game is. Die and you got to start over but thats what actually makes the game fun!:cheesygri

[Captain Snazzypants]

I can't believe that Demons Souls is $30 already considering it just came out last week at $69.99?

The game has been getting rave reviews, is in limited publication (I hear) and starts off at $30? That is just dumb. Mine is still sealed and I may take it back for the whole $69.99 credit if that's the case...

Anyone have a trade in value for sf4 360 at bbv?

I bet BBV knows... ;)

[grappos13]

Not surprised... the game is pretty hard to find. Seems like most stores are sold out. The only reason someone wouldn't like it is how insane the game is. Die and you got to start over but thats what actually makes the game fun!:cheesygri

heh i have a deluxe edition that i prolly wont play for a long time but its an exclusive game and i know id get soo frustrated and such.. but for some reason now im into collecting collectors editions of games if i can find them with a trade in deal or cheap...especially for ps3 exclusives..like heck.. i could find ninja gaiden sigma 2 for $45-50 used.. but id rather just keep my collectors edition that i havent opened yet that cost me $75 in eb credit :o

[HeavyDutyKronos]

The game has been getting rave reviews, is in limited publication (I hear) and starts off at $30? That is just dumb. Mine is still sealed and I may take it back for the whole $69.99 credit if that's the case...

That's almost as crazy as the guy who traded it in for $30! Keep the game. Play it. Enjoy it.

Metacritic: Demon's Souls: #16 (90%) based on 37 professional reviews (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/demonssouls)
IGN: 94

I bet BBV knows... ;)

:lol:

[Flipmars]

I'm holding on the my games that do not qualify for the trade more get more event.

Any idea on how often they come by?

[grappos13]

^ ^ heh ya.. i got an extra deluxe edtion that i need to return back for credit at EB unless i decide to put it up for sale on bst or craigslist.. not sure yet tho.. but ya trading it in for $30 is terrible lol...

Any idea on how often they come by?

i heard there is another one starting within a week for all games rated E or T

[dom11]

at EB today Oct 15th

PS3 Formula One Championship Edition got at RCSS for 9.99 TIV 12.50

360
Civilization 11.00

used those 2 games towards Assasins Creed CE

[baconape]

first come first serve, i sold rock band metal track pack for 360 to a friend and he doesnt have internet,


so heres the code to download the tracks to you hd

tdmhg-cpcgv-k3wq9-d2mkp-pct7y

i tested it and the code is valid ( i obviously i didnt download it)
and i read the code above like five times, so if you post saying it didnt work someone beat you to it.


mmmm baconbum

[steen]

first come first serve, i sold rock band metal track pack for 360 to a friend and he doesnt have interne
damn, already redeemed by someone else
thanks anyway

[specs_bv]

first come first serve, i sold rock band metal track pack for 360 to a friend and he doesnt have internet,


so heres the code to download the tracks to you hd

tdmhg-cpcgv-k3wq9-d2mkp-pct7y

i tested it and the code is valid ( i obviously i didnt download it)
and i read the code above like five times, so if you post saying it didnt work someone beat you to it.


mmmm baconbum


how do you test a code without redeeming it?

[baconape]

damn, already redeemed by someone else
thanks anyway

i bet it was a jerk lurker.

[baconape]

how do you test a code without redeeming it?

just dont hit the download now button
and the code is still valid

[HeavyDutyKronos]

i bet it was a jerk lurker.

:lol:

[specs_bv]

just dont hit the download now button
and the code is still valid

oh yeah, brainfart

[TwilightRiku]

Can you T3G1F at BBV?

[Acid_]

Can you T3G1F at BBV?

They used to have deals like that, but haven't had one for a while. I did it for Halo 3 and Wario Ware Wii back a few years ago.

[Wet Banana]

i bet it was a jerk lurker.

That was really cool of you baconape. You could've easily put that up on eBay and got your money back. Anyhow, I hope whoever redeemed the code at least thanks you for it. (And yes, I tried redeeming it. :P)

[Parth]

EB Games TIV
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Wii: 10.25

Traded that with R&C and prince of persia for forza 3 (quoted those TIVs earlier in the thread).


While I was at EB I picked up a used copy of bioshock with some credit I had and then took it to RP to trade for U2:AT (along with UT3 and DMC4). I was pleasantly surprised to see that they give 7 star rewards points for doing this trade (not sure how that works out). And I also had a double the points coupon (got from the halo ODST coupon book) so I got 14 rewards points on the transaction. Awesome deal.

[the_fm]

Can you T3G1F at BBV?

i believe it's a trade 4 at BBV

[LIVE DEREK]

I am about to join Goozex. I will say that someone referred me and maybe they will get something. I just need your Nickname. First person that tells me I will use theirs.

[roycemacrae]

Took Fallout 3 (360)to Futureshop tonight - still $40 TIV

Royce

[LIVE DEREK]

I am about to join Goozex. I will say that someone referred me and maybe they will get something. I just need your Nickname. First person that tells me I will use theirs.

Wow you guys are crazy with the referral wanting. I did it for Pete as he was first.

Do you actually get something?

[mahjongmaniac]

I'm holding on the my games that do not qualify for the trade more get more event.

not to break your hopes, but have fun waiting...

the next one will likely be next yr... and it may be 10-12 mths if history is of any indication....

[Cryptopsy]

first come first serve, i sold rock band metal track pack for 360 to a friend and he doesnt have internet,


so heres the code to download the tracks to you hd

tdmhg-cpcgv-k3wq9-d2mkp-pct7y

i tested it and the code is valid ( i obviously i didnt download it)
and i read the code above like five times, so if you post saying it didnt work someone beat you to it.


mmmm baconbumActually as soon as your code is entered, even if you don't DL it, it count as redeemed ;) So you are the jerk lurker lol

[shannn]

So I was getting rid of my PS3 games today:

FS gave me $40 for RE5
And $18 for SF4 (decided to keep it)

EB offered me $18 and $15 for SF4 and RE5 (but I forgot how much they offered for which, but I know those 2 numbers are right)

I need to find a way to get rid of SF4...hmmm..

[soulchild]

^ ^ heh ya.. i got an extra deluxe edtion that i need to return back for credit at EB unless i decide to put it up for sale on bst or craigslist.. not sure yet tho.. but ya trading it in for $30 is terrible lol...



i heard there is another one starting within a week for all games rated E or T

hey grappos,

send that CE my way, ive had no luck finding it. Help me out, let me know what you want

[zoro69]

Wow you guys are crazy with the referral wanting. I did it for Pete as he was first.

Do you actually get something?

They stopped giving the referrer a 100 points a long time ago. At most you get one token (not sure if they still give that...worth .50-$1...), and an entry into a draw for a game each month. not even worth bothering with.

[grappos13]

I am about to join Goozex. I will say that someone referred me and maybe they will get something. I just need your Nickname. First person that tells me I will use theirs.

i joined goozex in august or so when they had a nice deal.. $90 for 3500 points and 10 tokens.. pretty good as you can get 3 brand new release games and another somewhat older game for $90..

hey grappos,

send that CE my way, ive had no luck finding it. Help me out, let me know what you want

hey.. i wasnt home tonite till now.. ill get back to u soon about that!

[danzerino]

i joined goozex in august or so when they had a nice deal.. $90 for 3500 points and 10 tokens.. pretty good as you can get 3 brand new release games and another somewhat older game for $90..



hey.. i wasnt home tonite till now.. ill get back to u soon about that!

wats ur goozex username?

[grappos13]

wats ur goozex username?

Yeetman... did we do dealings together? :D

[iceman8]

Traded in at Rogers:
Batman: AA (360): $40
Fallout 3 (360): $40

at EB games, traded in for Uncharted 2...didn't get the values for each though :(:
Prince of Persia (360)
R6V2 (360)
GTA4 (PS3)

[mahjongmaniac]

The game has been getting rave reviews, is in limited publication (I hear) and starts off at $30? That is just dumb. Mine is still sealed and I may take it back for the whole $69.99 credit if that's the case...

the days when EBG offered $40+ for new release games have been long gone for a while now

if you can get $30-40, it'd be considered pretty good

I bet BBV knows... ;)

a smart@$$, eh... :lol:

[revenge7777]

Traded in at Rogers:
Batman: AA (360): $40
Fallout 3 (360): $40

at EB games, traded in for Uncharted 2...didn't get the values for each though :(:
Prince of Persia (360)
R6V2 (360)
GTA4 (PS3)

Batman still 40? Time to trade that in then.

[Parth]

I thought demon's soul started at $37 and dropped to $30...

Either way, smart of EB to drop the TIV. Everyone who buys this game will either strongly dislike it or love it. Those who love it will never dream of trading/selling it. Those who dislike it will get rid of it for whatever they can get. And if they aren't smart enough to sell it themselves, they'll take it to EB and take the $30.

PS: It is an amazing game.

[mahjongmaniac]

Batman still 40? Time to trade that in then.

just be aware that if it doesn't scan in their system, they might not take it (apparently there exists a few diff. UPCs for BAA, as per past deal discussion threads)

[GVRtrader]

heh i have a deluxe edition that i prolly wont play for a long time but its an exclusive game and i know id get soo frustrated and such.. but for some reason now im into collecting collectors editions of games if i can find them with a trade in deal or cheap...especially for ps3 exclusives..like heck.. i could find ninja gaiden sigma 2 for $45-50 used.. but id rather just keep my collectors edition that i havent opened yet that cost me $75 in eb credit :o

I started that collection too after i gathered quite a bit of credit... Some of the "bonus" items are actually quite useful.:cheesygri Can't wait for MW2 to come out as i want the NVG that comes with it (actually ordered more than one and i'm not planning on opening the other ones...).

[grappos13]

I started that collection too after i gathered quite a bit of credit... Some of the "bonus" items are actually quite useful.:cheesygri Can't wait for MW2 to come out as i want the NVG that comes with it (actually ordered more than one and i'm not planning on opening the other ones...).

hah cool... ya i only have one MW2 pre-order and its towards the hardened edition.. i heard the goggles are not even that good and i wouldnt get really any use out of them so i wont need it.. but then again i used up a lot of credti for nba2k10 lockers which i will stack up with games :)

[danzerino]

hah cool... ya i only have one MW2 pre-order and its towards the hardened edition.. i heard the goggles are not even that good and i wouldnt get really any use out of them so i wont need it.. but then again i used up a lot of credti for nba2k10 lockers which i will stack up with games :)

na we never traded

[grappos13]

na we never traded

yup.. realized that now

[baconape]

That was really cool of you baconape. You could've easily put that up on eBay and got your money back. Anyhow, I hope whoever redeemed the code at least thanks you for it. (And yes, I tried redeeming it. :P)

nope no thank you, jerk lurker.

[baconape]

Actually as soon as your code is entered, even if you don't DL it, it count as redeemed ;) So you are the jerk lurker lol

you have to start the dl for it to be used, i tried to use a dlc at the exact same time as a friend so we sat at the download now page and tried to dl at the same time

[splinter]

Is the tiv for brutal legend 40$?

[ricorocco]

Best Buy is now offering Trade 3 Get 1 Free (max $69.99 value) / Trade 4 Get 1 More until the end of October (minimum $9.00 value for trade-in games)

I'm going to dig out some games and see if I can take advantage of this. I still want to get Uncharted 2 and maybe borderlands (out Oct 20th).

Ps..I noticed Best Buy has different TIV than Futureshop because I traded in COD:WAW a week ago for $40 at Best Buy and Futureshop was giving $37 for it. Killzone 2 same thing as well.

[jrees]

Traded in the following at FS

360 Wolverine $40
360 RE5 $40
360 COD4 $37

Wii Twilight Princess $37

Got $154 credit for them.

Get this, the FS moron asked if I wanted to get COD MW2 for free by trading in 3 of the games towards it. I asked him if he was joking....he didn't understand what I was suggesting. I didn't even bother elaborating.

[Seifer]

Hurry for Gow2 !

Today at Eb games

Gears of war 2 = $10
GTA 4 (PS3) = $10.25
Lost Odyssey = $10

I went to a first Eb. The CSR said I cannot buy a Wii + ea active for $139.99 with those games since they weren't part of the family event (classification E or T). I went to another Eb and it worked easily...

[lemailme]

Traded in the following at FS

360 Wolverine $40
360 RE5 $40
360 COD4 $37

Wii Twilight Princess $37

Got $154 credit for them.

Get this, the FS moron asked if I wanted to get COD MW2 for free by trading in 3 of the games towards it. I asked him if he was joking....he didn't understand what I was suggesting. I didn't even bother elaborating.

hahah awesome

[Roxik]

Off the top of my head cant remember exactly, at ebgames
SF4 ps3 15
Star Wars Force unleashed ps3 - 10
Endwar 360 - 9
Soul Calibur ps3 - 11
Soul Calibur 360 - 12?
Ratchet - 13?

[got_it_4_cheap]

Hurry for Gow2 !

Today at Eb games

Gears of war 2 = $10
GTA 4 (PS3) = $10.25
Lost Odyssey = $10

I went to a first Eb. The CSR said I cannot buy a Wii + ea active for $139.99 with those games since they weren't part of the family event (classification E or T). I went to another Eb and it worked easily...

what? you wanted a new dust collector?:cheesygri i kid i kid :razz: if you like on rails shooter, pick up deadspace extraction

EB

Batman AA $24 (360)

[contact_markm]

Values from EB today

Wii
COD 3 - 21.25

360
GTA IV - 10.25
Civilization Revolution - 11.00
PGR 4 - 4.75
Fable II - 10.50
Far Cry 2 - 10.25
Ass Creed - 6.75

PS3
Resistance Fall of Man - 6.75
Socom - 3.00

Blockbuster
Fable II - 15
Far Cry 2 - 10
GTA iV - 10

[green_sky]

Gears of War 2 (X360) - $10
Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3) - $12.50
Little Big Planet (PS3) - $26.50

All at EB. Traded Gears and MGS for MW2 with the trade 2 plus 20 promo.

[Seifer]

what? you wanted a new dust collector?:cheesygri i kid i kid :razz: if you like on rails shooter, pick up deadspace extraction

EB

Batman AA $24 (360)

I have 3 consoles and the Xbox 360 is the one collecting dust.

[abc688]

Just traded in at EB today:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PS3 $35

gone down a bit

[emidyl]

If u have infamous ps3 trade in at BB is 42
eb is 15
yikes
they also gave us 10 for NHL 09
sweet

[revenge7777]

Eb
Madden 10 360-$28
Crackdown-$3.75

Cod waw ps3-$29.25

[Shinjieva01]

can confirm the infamous trade-in value at Blockbuster
it is still 42 as of October 15, 2009
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9981/scanst.jpg

[Parth]

Is infamous used still 26 at BB?

If so, I guess its time for me to finally use those SPC coupons that I keep forgetting about...

[HeavyFlea]

Some TIV's from Best Buy Oct 16

360
Gears 2 24.75
GTA4 18
HAWX 22

PS3
Folklore 22
MGS4 8.75

For kicks I asked about assasins creed and dead space they were 3 bucks and change.

[ryushinn]

ps2
mgs3- 2.50$
ffx-2- 2.50$

EB would not take myother 7 games unless i paid them 10-16$ to take them<--seriously wtf?

[BUFFAR]

Hurry for Gow2 !

Today at Eb games

Gears of war 2 = $10
GTA 4 (PS3) = $10.25
Lost Odyssey = $10

I went to a first Eb. The CSR said I cannot buy a Wii + ea active for $139.99 with those games since they weren't part of the family event (classification E or T). I went to another Eb and it worked easily...

Gears of War 2 should be safe for Nov trade in at RP. I would hang on to that for MW2 or AC2. ;)

[got_it_4_cheap]

ps2
mgs3- 2.50$
ffx-2- 2.50$

EB would not take myother 7 games unless i paid them 10-16$ to take them<--seriously wtf?

mgs3 is so awesome, rather keep it than sell for 2.5

pay eb to take games? lmao! first time hearing this! :lol:

[Parth]

ps2
mgs3- 2.50$
ffx-2- 2.50$

EB would not take myother 7 games unless i paid them 10-16$ to take them<--seriously wtf?
Let me get this straight. They want you to pay $10+ to allow you to trade in 7 ps2 games. Each game having a TIV less than $2.50 (or so I'm assuming based on the other 2).

So in other words, they want you to give them $10 and 7 games in order to get $17.50 in store credit.

And this is all assuming by 10-16 you meant 10 and they are giving you 2.50 per game (which I doubt).

Haha, what a bunch of crooks.

[SilentK!ller7]

All at EB Games, all for X360.

Guitar Hero 'tallica is down at 27$.
Halo 3 ODST sits tight at 40$.
Batman AA went up to 24$.

[revenge7777]

Let me get this straight. They want you to pay $10+ to allow you to trade in 7 ps2 games. Each game having a TIV less than $2.50 (or so I'm assuming based on the other 2).

So in other words, they want you to give them $10 and 7 games in order to get $17.50 in store credit.

And this is all assuming by 10-16 you meant 10 and they are giving you 2.50 per game (which I doubt).

Haha, what a bunch of crooks.

Probably because the disks were in horrible condition so they refurb charge.

[firelogic]

When I went to pickup Uncharted 2 at Blockbuster, they offered me $4 for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. The rep said Blockbuster doesn't like to accept DS games anymore so the trade value is low. Needless to say I kept it. Hopefully EB can offer me a little more.

[TheHeeyyy]

Here are my trade-ins today (October 16, 2009) at Best Buy:

The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific (PS3): $13.20
SingStar Vol. 2 (PS3): $13.20
Golden Axe: Beast Rider (PS3): $10.80
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (Wii): $18.00
Godzilla Unleased (Wii): $13.20
Sega Rally Revo (360): $3.60

Used these games towards the T4G2F promo at Best Buy to get Beatles Rock Band and Little Kings Story (both for Wii).

[leadingsimon]

October 16, 2009 @ EB
Pure [PS3] $6.50
Disney/Pixar's Up [Wii] $9.50
Afro Samurai [360] $9.75

Used Up and Afro to do the Trade 2 + 9.99 promo for New Super Mario Bros.

With the news of BB's T4G2F promo, I'm reallocate my purchases. :twisted:

[h46it]

Oct 16 2009 @FS

COD4(360) 20.25
Fable2(360) 30.00
Resistance2(PS3) 37.00

[mahjongmaniac]

Ps..I noticed Best Buy has different TIV than Futureshop because I traded in COD:WAW a week ago for $40 at Best Buy and Futureshop was giving $37 for it. Killzone 2 same thing as well.

there may be the odd game that has TIV discrepancies b/t FS/BB's system, but most of them are identical (or should be)

but not that it's a bad thing either....

[abc688]

Was gonna trade in at Future Shop today:

Star Wars: Force Unleashed (PS3) - $8.40

Went down :(

[grappos13]

damn.. i got lucky at EB today and got a good deal somehow on uncharted 2 strategy guide cuz amazon never shipped mine and they said 2-3 weeks still... so i got it at eb.. then i checked amazon.ca too late.. and now it says i cannot cancel it.. boourns.. i guess im gonna have to return it to amazon most likely.. ill just do a return because it was way too late.. a week after the game is no good!

btw ill have tiv's for update tomorrow :D

[GVRtrader]

If u have infamous ps3 trade in at BB is 42
eb is 15
yikes
they also gave us 10 for NHL 09
sweet

False info on NHL 09. I asked the rep before going to RP today to find the value for both PS3 and 360 is only $2. Unless the rep typed it in wrong somehow but i doubt it as it has been pretty low @ FS for quite some time so $10 seems way too high for it. There are a ton of NHL 09 that can be had for $17.99 or less (or free if you do B1G1F).

[GVRtrader]

there may be the odd game that has TIV discrepancies b/t FS/BB's system, but most of them are identical (or should be)

but not that it's a bad thing either....

Actually i found most games that are traded a lot have a difference (with BB being higher). My guess is BB used an image of FS's TIV system @ a certain date and since then, FS's value has dropped but BB hasn't. What is interesting is in my tradein invoice, it actually says FS NOT BB!!!

Exact quote (and this is from BB's invoice @ metro)...

Future Shop used games go through our rigorous testing process... (same as FS trade ins).

[hp..]

anyone traded in a madden 10 in lately?

I got $42 for a PS3 Madden 10 at Blockbuster on October 9th.

[arreat89]

So let me get this right, Qualifying games for BB's T3GIF/T4G2F needs to have a TIV of $15?

[danzerino]

So let me get this right, Qualifying games for BB's T3GIF/T4G2F needs to have a TIV of $15?

no $9 TIV

[SigBro]

TIVs at EB: October 17th:

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 - $9.75
Halo 3 - $16.50
Lost Odyssey - $8.75
Gears of War 2 - $8.25

[ZenOps]

GoW2 is dropping fast. I'm glad I traded it in while it still was $21 at BBV.

BBV is allright for their high TIVs on some games. T3G1 at $8 is almost moot if you get about $20 per game at BBV anyways.

[danzerino]

here are values of games at BB http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/usedgames/EN/default.asp?CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpg1_slide2

[HeavyDutyKronos]

10/17 @ EB, qualified for T3G1F:

- Riddick 360
- Riddick PS3
- Call of Duty WAW

I arrived at an RP I never had been to before was in a Mexican standoff for like 10-15 minutes of awkward silence as our eyes scanned the games bin for eligible games. Not a word was spoken. Neither of us moved. It was tense. Like a chess match.

EDIT: Also TRAUMA CENTRE: 2ND OPINION-Wii no longer qualifies, neither does MLB 09 THE SHOW-PSP or VIVA PINATA TROUBLE IN PARADISE 360

[easterclause]

I arrived at an RP I never had been to before was in a Mexican standoff for like 10-15 minutes of awkward silence as our eyes scanned the games bin for eligible games. Not a word was spoken. Neither of us moved. It was tense. Like a chess match.

Life as an RFDer in the GTA. :D

[mahjongmaniac]

Actually i found most games that are traded a lot have a difference (with BB being higher). My guess is BB used an image of FS's TIV system @ a certain date and since then, FS's value has dropped but BB hasn't.

specifically which ones?

the few games i checked, they were the same as what was listed on tivs.ca
some e.g.'s i recall are PGR4, Chronicles of Riddick, Mario Strikers Charged

What is interesting is in my tradein invoice, it actually says FS NOT BB!!!

Exact quote (and this is from BB's invoice @ metro)...

Future Shop used games go through our rigorous testing process... (same as FS trade ins).

no surprise ... i've seen BB products stickered w/ a FS tag before =D

[megardi]

Best Buy TIV's (so FS as well?)
(October 17th)

Xbox360:
Warrior's Orochi - 13.20 (bought it for $9.99 at BBV)

Wii
Excite Truck - 18.00 (bought it for $9.99 at BBV)
Call Of Duty 3 - 22.00 (bought it for $9.99 at BBV)
Fire Emblem: RD - 18.00 (bought for $13.49 w/ EDGE card, at EB)

[arreat89]

Damn midterms, I can't scout BBV until this Thursday, by then everyone will have cleared out the used games:(

[candian_nadil]

Best buy tivs:

XBOX360 - HAL03 - $13.20
PS3- PURE - $14
PS3 - AFRO Samurai - $18
PS3 - Bigs 2 - 10$

[GVRtrader]

specifically which ones?

the few games i checked, they were the same as what was listed on tivs.ca
some e.g.'s i recall are PGR4, Chronicles of Riddick, Mario Strikers Charged



no surprise ... i've seen BB products stickered w/ a FS tag before =D

Pure PS3 (20.80 when i traded it in yesterday but someone reported 10.80 today so its kinda strange)
GF2 - 20 vs 13.80 @ TIVs.ca (both system)
GoW2 (24.75 vs 13.xx @ TIVs.ca)
Far Cry 2 - (10.xx vs 8.40)

[GVRtrader]

Damn midterms, I can't scout BBV until this Thursday, by then everyone will have cleared out the used games:(

Always a chance they "restock" by having some trade-in/games turned from rent to sale.

[mahjongmaniac]

Always a chance they "restock" by having some trade-in/games turned from rent to sale.

even if they restock via game trade-ins, turn-around time isn't exactly "immediately"... some processing time is involved (e.g. putting their BBV PPed barcode stickers onto the cover art)

as for the rental --> used restocking, i'm not sure how often that happens, but it's prbly like RP where it depends on how freq.'ly the game is rented out

[GVRtrader]

even if they restock via game trade-ins, turn-around time isn't exactly "immediately"... some processing time is involved (e.g. putting their BBV PPed barcode stickers onto the cover art)

as for the rental --> used restocking, i'm not sure how often that happens, but it's prbly like RP where it depends on how freq.'ly the game is rented out

Yeah but there's a chance one or 2 store might have that happen the day he checks. There's always hope... its just unlikely you'll score a lot in one store (like Halo 3 when it first dropped to 9.99).

I actually seem RP do it once... they basically wait till they have a bunch of games then do it all @ once (there was like 30 xbox 360 games when i was there). It was basically just sticker (had a line of stickers, which i guess was in the order of the games), box them (with a big glass box so you can't steal it i assume). After they box all of them, they put them up on the shelf. The entire process took like 15 minutes (basically he started bring them out before i was done going through the list of games... tho i was being slow that day by browsing new games etc since i knew there were more games coming).

[Decado]

What other stores do the T3f1 deal besides Best Buy and EB?

Does Futureshop?

[TypeVR6]

Just came back from FS. Traded in Infamous for $40!!!!! Also traded in F1 for $22.80. Valkyria Chronicles ringed in for $16 - decided to keep that In hopes for selling it in BST..

[coldpower27]

Just came back from FS. Traded in Infamous for $40!!!!! Also traded in F1 for $22.80. Valkyria Chronicles ringed in for $16 - decided to keep that In hopes for selling it in BST..

Sweet, I think BB is selling Infamous used for Under $30. Valkyria isn't bad value considering the Brand New price is 39.99 I think.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Sweet, I think BB is selling Infamous used for Under $30. Valkyria isn't bad value considering the Brand New price is 39.99 I think.

Rogers has Infamous for $29.99 which allows you to get any other game under $19.99 for free.

btw, Riddick PS3 still has a $30 TIV at BBV - crazy since they sell it for $34.99

[Captain Snazzypants]

Just came back from FS. Traded in Infamous for $40!!!!! Also traded in F1 for $22.80. Valkyria Chronicles ringed in for $16 - decided to keep that In hopes for selling it in BST..

Valkyria Chronicles is a hot item on Goozex and will get you 850 points pretty fast. 1000 is the max for non-CE versions of games so you could spend those points to get 1-3 decent games (enough for a T3G1F on its own), and no shipping charges for the buyer...

http://www.goozex.com/trading/games/64726-Valkyria_Chronicles-Playstation_3

[Galad]

EB Games, Oct 17

Orange Box - 360 - $5.25
Ass Creed - 350 - $5.75
PGR 4 - $4.50
Crackdown - $3.50
Riddick - PS3 - $8.25
LOTR Conquest - PS3 - $8

[Matryx]

BBV TIV:

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) - $36

[cashinstinct]

Blockbuster - Oct 17
PS3 Gran Turismo 5 PRologue $7.50
PS3 Prototype $31.50 (dropped from $42)
PS3 Rock Revolution $12.50 (stable)
Wii Rygar $18 (new entry)

I updated them on tivs.ca (waiting for approval).

I traded Rygar and Rock Revolution to buy Gears of War 1 and Pure PS3, paid $3.36 in real money!

[ChopSuey]

Watchmen for the 360 still has a TIV of $30 at BBV. You can buy these used at RP for $14. :)

[GVRtrader]

Watchmen for the 360 still has a TIV of $30. You can buy these used at RP for $14. :)

You can also buy it new for just $19.99 (finding used seems hard, i think i only found 2 in all of GVR but i found ~8 new).

[Captain Snazzypants]

Watchmen for the 360 still has a TIV of $30. You can buy these used at RP for $14. :)

Where? EB or BBV?
The Watchmen games I've seen at RP (Rogers, right?) are marked $24.99 used. Did the one you got ring up differently, or was it stickered the same?

[madara]

Where? EB or BBV?
The Watchmen games I've seen at RP (Rogers, right?) are marked $24.99 used. Did the one you got ring up differently, or was it stickered the same?

that is the actual price for used at rp. you know it takes them forever to change the sticker price.

TIV at BB - maybe we should add BestBuy on the thread title since they are now doing trade ins.

Rock Band 2 (PS3) - $18.00
Smackdown vs Raw 09(PS3) - $10.50
Far Cry 2(PS3) - $18.00
Mario Strikers Charged - $18.00

[roycemacrae]

Killzone2 @ FS = 37 bucks today.

[pakwan]

EB Games

Sid Meier's Civilization (PS3) - $10.25

[ChopSuey]

Where? EB or BBV?
The Watchmen games I've seen at RP (Rogers, right?) are marked $24.99 used. Did the one you got ring up differently, or was it stickered the same?

It was BBV that had a TIV of $30. The game is $14.99 used. Even if the sticker says $24.99, it should scan as $14.99.

[mahjongmaniac]

What other stores do the T3f1 deal besides Best Buy and EB?

Does Futureshop?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/dept.asp?catid=27603

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/_midnight_publish/october_16/used_game_EN.jpg

---------

Rogers has Infamous for $29.99 which allows you to get any other game under $19.99 for free.

btw, Riddick PS3 still has a $30 TIV at BBV - crazy since they sell it for $34.99

GL finding infamous now... unless you happen to luck out on a restock

[DoubleStop]

Does blockbusters system automatically update the values on their used games when you buy them? I've seen some games that other people say are $9.99 but they are still marked as $19.99 or $29.99

[grappos13]

Does blockbusters system automatically update the values on their used games when you buy them? I've seen some games that other people say are $9.99 but they are still marked as $19.99 or $29.99

try a scan... employees are lazy or dont know new prices and dont update stickers...

a rogers i was at yesterday still had pure and saints row 2 stickered at 49.99 but they were 24.99

[saiftk]

Hi, I was wondering what the games highlighted yellow on tivs.ca symbolise?

[grappos13]

^ that they currently have a trade in value at EB Games of $8 or more

[saiftk]

^ that they currently have a trade in value at EB Games of $8 or more

So does that mean I could go to EBGames and trade 3 of those for a new game like Demons Souls? Because I just did that and they said that the games need to have a TIV minimum of 9$ which The Simpsons Game and Bioshock didn't have.

[bwrocks]

So does that mean I could go to EBGames and trade 3 of those for a new game like Demons Souls? Because I just did that and they said that the games need to have a TIV minimum of 9$ which The Simpsons Game and Bioshock didn't have.

Yes, the 9+ requirement is for Best Buy. But from what I've seen BB seems to have better TIVS than EB so I don't know if Simpsons and Bioshock will work either at EB. Give it a shot

[grappos13]

So does that mean I could go to EBGames and trade 3 of those for a new game like Demons Souls? Because I just did that and they said that the games need to have a TIV minimum of 9$ which The Simpsons Game and Bioshock didn't have.

its 8+ at EB.. and bioshock is for sure less than $8 now..

[saiftk]

its 8+ at EB.. and bioshock is for sure less than $8 now..

Hmm.. I called EBGames now and they said Bioshock is worth 8.25$ so that would be fine. But The Simpsons Game is 7.25$ so I guess it should'nt be highlighted anymore. Saints Row 2 has a TIV of 11$ so I need to find one more game to do the T3F1 deal. Thanks guys.

[Parth]

Bioshock is 8.25???

Just a few days ago it was below 8. TIV went up? Now that's weird.

[tooviral]

Hmm.. I called EBGames now and they said Bioshock is worth 8.25$ so that would be fine. But The Simpsons Game is 7.25$ so I guess it should'nt be highlighted anymore. Saints Row 2 has a TIV of 11$ so I need to find one more game to do the T3F1 deal. Thanks guys.

maybe for 360, PS3 version sells for 14.99 used

[megardi]

Watchmen for the 360 still has a TIV of $30 at BBV. You can buy these used at RP for $14. :)

Everything about this statement is still true today (Sunday, October 18th).

Picked up Watchmen (360) priced $14.99 at Rogers with the B1G1 under 20 deal... took it straight to BBV where they gave me $30 credit, which I spent on 3 $9.99 games that qualify for the Best Buy Trade-4-get-2 deal. I almost feel bad... the used copies of Watchmen 360 at the same Blockbuster were already priced at $24.99.

[jc4ho]

zelda: twilight pricess (wii) - $37
call of duty: world at war (ps3) - $40
rock band 1 (ps3) - $8.40

[saiftk]

Everything about this statement is still true today (Sunday, October 18th).

Picked up Watchmen (360) priced $14.99 at Rogers with the B1G1 under 20 deal... took it straight to BBV where they gave me $30 credit, which I spent on 3 $9.99 games that qualify for the Best Buy Trade-4-get-2 deal. I almost feel bad... the used copies of Watchmen 360 at the same Blockbuster were already priced at $24.99.

Which 3 9.99 games did you buy for the Trade 4 get 2 deal?

[cashinstinct]

TIVs Oct 18
PS3 Dead Space - EBGames $7.50 (still under 8) , Bestbuy ??? (did not have a physical copy, I called EB)
PS3 Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - EBGames $9.50 (still over 8) , Bestbuy $8.40
PS3 Prototype - Bestbuy $40 (STILL!!!)
PS3 Pure - EBGames $7.75 (now under 8) , Bestbuy $14 (wow)
PS3 Smackdown Vs Raw - Bestbuy $3.60

Wii Excite Truck - EBGames $4.50 (falling like a rock), Bestbuy $18 (wow)

X360 Halo 3 Bestbuy $13.20
X360 Gears of War 2 Bestbuy $24.75

I updated EBgames TIvs on tivs.ca (did not want to use futureshop column for bestbuy tivs, according to RFD bestbuy does not exactly matches FS because BB is based on an older version of FS tivs.

Halo 3 (9.99 BBV) + GOW 2 ($24.99 BBV) + Excite Truck ($9.99 BBV) + Pure PS3 ($19.99 BBV) = new games Dirt 2 and Fallout 3 GOTY at Bestbuy... nice stuff.

[megardi]

Which 3 9.99 games did you buy for the Trade 4 get 2 deal?

All of the following can be purchased $9.99 at Blockbuster (if you can find them)... and qualify for the BB Trade-4. This isn't a "complete" list by any means, just what I can remember..

Xbox360
Warriors Orochi
Dynasty Warrior: Gundam
Gears of War
Halo 3

Wii
Excite Truck
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Call of Duty 3

[cashinstinct]

Bioshock is 8.25???

Just a few days ago it was below 8. TIV went up? Now that's weird.

What???
I am unable to find this game used at EB in Montreal for PLAYING it, because they don't have stock anywhere.... maybe TIV went up so they can replenish their stock... they had it for $19.99 new but I did not want to pay that much.

[coolwarm]

All of the following can be purchased $9.99 at Blockbuster (if you can find them)... and qualify for the BB Trade-4. This isn't a "complete" list by any means, just what I can remember..

Xbox360
Warriors Orochi
Dynasty Warrior: Gundam
Gears of War
Halo 3

Wii
Excite Truck
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Call of Duty 3
My local BBV has Gears of War, but scan the price at $24.99

[megardi]

My local BBV has Gears of War, but scan the price at $24.99


I noticed that at one store myself, and asked a clerk.. the $24.99 copies are "Gears of War Refresh" or something like that.. and come with an extra disc (that have maps, bonus content on it).

[Captain Snazzypants]

KLEPTO SIGHTING - seems he is down in the States now... link (http://ps3.qj.net/Ex-Postal-Service-worker-admits-to-stealing-over-2-000-GameFly-mailings/pg/49/aid/135314)

[shani_d_best]

I asked Local BBV about how trade-in for games works?
And surprisingly all rep. didnt know about it. They said because of Edmonton City Law they don't do trade-in for games.:-0

They said BBV outside Edmonton does games trade-in.
So I checked the website and on the website they showed lots of location of BBV for trading in games. And the location I went to was one of them.:!:

Seems like I have to talk to their Manager tomorrow.:)

[JS2K6]

I was hoping to pick it up for $9.99, but Halo 3 scanned for $44.99 (pre-played) at my local BBV...

[madara]

TIV at BB 10/18

Fire Emblem(Wii)-$18.00
Afro Samurai(360)-$22.80
The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor(Wii)-$13.20
Guitar Hero 3(360)-$13.20

[Longobongo]

Some TIVs as of Oct.18

BB
---
Mario Strikers - Wii - 18.00
Pure - PS3 - 14.00
Brothers in Arms - PS3 - 10.75
Soul Calibur 4 -PS3 - 10.80
Afro Samurai - PS3 - 18.00
Guitar Hero 3 - Xbox360 - 13.00
Ready 2 Rumble - Wii - forgot but over 9

Rogers
-------
Wii Fit(SW) - Wii - 16.50

BBV
----
Mario Strikers - Wii - 5.00
Soul Calibur 4 - PS3 - 10.00
Wii Fit(SW) - Wii - Not accepted

[Longobongo]

Dumb question but I purchased Uncharted 2 last week at EB, can I still return it for credit if its unopened?

[mahjongmaniac]

Everything about this statement is still true today (Sunday, October 18th).

Picked up Watchmen (360) priced $14.99 at Rogers with the B1G1 under 20 deal... took it straight to BBV where they gave me $30 credit, which I spent on 3 $9.99 games that qualify for the Best Buy Trade-4-get-2 deal. I almost feel bad... the used copies of Watchmen 360 at the same Blockbuster were already priced at $24.99.

heh, looks like a loophole in the system... the TIV is is worth more than what they sell it for PPed :lol:

[domo325]

Dumb question but I purchased Uncharted 2 last week at EB, can I still return it for credit if its unopened?

I think tomorrow would be the last day to get your full credit back.

[Longobongo]

I think tomorrow would be the last day to get your full credit back.

I purchased Uncharted 2 on release day using my EB credits, can I still return it sealed?

[United11]

Dumb question but I purchased Uncharted 2 last week at EB, can I still return it for credit if its unopened?

Should have 30 days to return the game if still sealed.

[domo325]

Should have 30 days to return the game if still sealed.

Oh right. I'm thinking about that Gaming Guarantee promo they have for Uncharted 2.:lol:

[Dandom]

As of Oct. 18

Prince of Persia XBox 360 no longer applies for T3G1 at EB. Scanned at $6.75.

At Best Buy TIVs:

COD WaW: $40
COD 4: $37
RE 5: $35.25

[torontoraptor]

Should have 30 days to return the game if still sealed.

I don't think EBGames is 30 days. I believe it's 14 days, I could be wrong.

[grappos13]

^ depends on CSR.. it USE to be 14 days.. but its 30 days at most EB stores now..

[AznChaos]

As of Oct 17, 2009
From Bestbuy
WII Trauma Center Second Opinion $13.20
WII Madworld $10.80
WII Metroid Prime 3: Corruption $18.00
WII Super Paper Mario $18.00
WII Mario Party 8 $32.00
XBOX360 Call of Juarez Bound for Blood $25.20
XBOX360 Resident Evil 5 $35.25
XBOX360 Fable 2 $32.00
XBOX360 Lost Odyssy $10.80
XBOX360 Gears of War2 $24.75
XBOX360 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY $8.40
PS3 Infamous $15.00
PS3 MLB 09:The Show $35.00

From Futureshop
PS3 Infamous $40.00

[mvpBosh]

hey does anyone know if the BB t4g2 works on getting preorders ?

[Kuro]

hey does anyone know if the BB t4g2 works on getting preorders ?

No dice. Only games that are on the floor.

[jEnkinsX]

No dice. Only games that are on the floor.

I think there are restrictions.. I was angered when they said NBA 2K10 doesn't qualify.

[grappos13]

I think there are restrictions.. I was angered when they said NBA 2K10 doesn't qualify.

rofl.. i think u just get owned.. u seem to never get any luck lol

[danzerino]

I only have 5 games Uncharted 2 Nba 2k10 NHL 10, Halo ODST, Mario Kart Wii

[Matryx]

BB TIV

PS3
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare $37
Resident Evil 5: $40

This was what I traded in yesterday

[jotg]

FS Oct 18:

Tigers Woods 10 (Wii) - $37

[jotg]

As of Oct 17, 2009

From Bestbuy
PS3 Infamous $15.00

From Futureshop
PS3 Infamous $40.00

Hmm I thought these two stores had same trade in values?

[vacant]

Dead Rising x360 doesn't qualify anymore. I think it's 7.50

[mahjongmaniac]

I think tomorrow would be the last day to get your full credit back.

not unless you haven't p/u yet

today would be last day to p/u and then you'd have 7 days to return for GG

[auditor]

EB Games

Wii
Wing island 3.75
Metroid Prime 3 6.75

[arty316]

TIVS EB Games Today

Transformers (Wii) - $7.50 does not qualify anymore
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (Wii) - $9.00
Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (360) - $10.00

[JS2K6]

hey does anyone know if the BB t4g2 works on getting preorders ?

Technically no, but many places are fine with you exchanging for another game within 30 days if you have the receipt and the game's still sealed, so you could consider that if the game you want is coming out soon.

[DiploDocus]

Futureshop trade ins:

inFAMOUS: $40.00
Killzone 2: $37.00




Rogers Plus still has multiple USED copies of inFAMOUS and Killzone 2 for $29.99 - but i would have felt bad buying all of them to trade in to Futureshop

[StealthyMonk]

(x360)Prince of Persia-EB-6.75/ 12.00 FS
(X360)Riddick-FS 18.00
(ps3)Metal Gear Solid 4-FS 8.40

No more trade 3 eligibility for prince

[Captain Snazzypants]

(x360)Prince of Persia-EB-6.75/ 12.00 FS
(X360)Riddick-FS 18.00
(ps3)Metal Gear Solid 4-FS 8.40

No more trade 3 eligibility for prince

At FS yes, but still good for BB's better T4G2F deal...

[rviebrock]

October 19th 2009

Wii Super Mario Galaxy - $14.25 (EB)

This is down from like $30 a week or so ago, damn hype about galaxy 2.

ARGH!!

[RPfriend]

Futureshop trade ins:

inFAMOUS: $40.00
Killzone 2: $37.00




Rogers Plus still has multiple USED copies of inFAMOUS and Killzone 2 for $29.99 - but i would have felt bad buying all of them to trade in to Futureshop


Since FS is giving credit that are not tax included. Thus, for killzone 2, you are only making $3.41.

No offense, but seems like a lot of effort for $3.41.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Since FS is giving credit that are not tax included. Thus, for killzone 2, you are only making $3.41.

No offense, but seems like a lot of effort for $3.41.

The only thing is that you are also getting a free <$20 game at the same time. I agree, though, that it's a bit "too skinny" to bother with...

[Psubs]

October 19th 2009

Wii Super Mario Galaxy - $14.25 (EB)

This is down from like $30 a week or so ago, damn hype about galaxy 2.

ARGH!!

That's why you use this and another game for a Trade 2 + $9.99 for New Super Mario Bros, so it's bumped up to $25. :razz:

[DiploDocus]

Since FS is giving credit that are not tax included. Thus, for killzone 2, you are only making $3.41.

No offense, but seems like a lot of effort for $3.41.

none taken, i thought buying at rogers with taxes is $33.6

could you explain more, i thought it would be more like making $6.40?

[ricorocco]

Not a trade deal but thought I'd let people know that Walmart is selling Borderlands (360) for only $39.96. Saw it on a flyer.

[Seifer]

Not a trade deal but thought I'd let people know that Walmart is selling Borderlands (360) for only $39.96. Saw it on a flyer.

You should refer to the appropriate threads. FS and BB also sell it for this price.

[trixR4kids]

(x360)Prince of Persia-EB-6.75/ 12.00 FS
(X360)Riddick-FS 18.00
(ps3)Metal Gear Solid 4-FS 8.40

No more trade 3 eligibility for prince

i traded in for the trade 3 get it free on friday at eb games

prince of persia (360) was about $8-9
prince of persia (ps3) - $12
left 4 dead goty (360) - $15

[grappos13]

none taken, i thought buying at rogers with taxes is $33.6

could you explain more, i thought it would be more like making $6.40?

it because u posted that killzone 2 is 37.00 FS TIV...thats why its only 3.40...

anyway... getting infamous and free game..then trading infamous for 40 is not bad... means u can change credit from rogers to FS and gain 6.40 and a free game to use with bestbuy or eb trade in deals

[Parth]

For those of you with KZ2, BB gives $40 for it. Take it there instead of FS.

[snowman2018]

Call of Duty 4 trade value as of today is down again to $18 @ EBgames

[Sajiko]

Call of Duty 4 trade value as of today is down again to $18 @ EBgames

GoTY at FutureShop down to $20.25

[GVRtrader]

BB today
- KZ2 $40
- Infamous $40
- Mario Kart $40 (game only)

[shani_d_best]

Just did trade at BB for T4G2 Free promo and got 4 games.:cheesygri

:Best Buy TIVs:

Xbox360
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -> 20.00
Watchmen: The End is Nigh -> 10.00
NBA Live 09 -> 13.20
Dynasty Warriors Gundam -> 13.20

Wii
Ready 2 Rumble Revo. -> 10.00
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party -> 16.50
The Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor -> 13.20
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -> somewhere around 11-15


PS3
Fifa Soccer 09 -> 18.00

[abc688]

Hey everyone sorry for go'n off topic a bit :o but just wonder'n, can I use the edge card in the US EB's/Gamestops? Reason is I was think'n abt get'n fallout 3 GOTY down there since the GOTY's in canada aren't compatible with my saved games, thanks! :)

[abc688]

Just did trade at BB for T4G2 Free promo and got 4 games.:cheesygri

:Best Buy TIVs:

Xbox360
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -> 20.00
Watchmen: The End is Nigh -> 10.00
NBA Live 09 -> 13.20
Dynasty Warriors Gundam -> 13.20

Wii
Ready 2 Rumble Revo. -> 10.00
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party -> 16.50
The Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor -> 13.20
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -> somewhere around 11-15


PS3
Fifa Soccer 09 -> 18.00

DO you think Star Wars force unleashed for PS3 has the same TIV? Cause I was gonna trade in at futureshop but their TIV is only $8.40 :mad:

[LIVE DEREK]

Hey everyone sorry for go'n off topic a bit :o but just wonder'n, can I use the edge card in the US EB's/Gamestops? Reason is I was think'n abt get'n fallout 3 GOTY down there since the GOTY's in canada aren't compatible with my saved games, thanks! :)

I was wondering about this. I am going to put in my GOTY and see if this is true. Boo if it is.

[Stetson717]

Hey everyone sorry for go'n off topic a bit :o but just wonder'n, can I use the edge card in the US EB's/Gamestops? Reason is I was think'n abt get'n fallout 3 GOTY down there since the GOTY's in canada aren't compatible with my saved games, thanks! :)

no you can't. I've had them scan my edge card at a couple stores and it didn't work. I had to purchase a U.S Edge card. Costs $15 there but you get a 1 year subscription to Game Informer included.

[shani_d_best]

DO you think Star Wars force unleashed for PS3 has the same TIV? Cause I was gonna trade in at futureshop but their TIV is only $8.40 :mad:

I guess it should be over $9 since for 360 and Wii it is quite high TIV.
Try to ask them(BB) by phone, they should be able to tell u tiv.

----------------
TIV I forgot to post eariler.

For BB:
(360) Tomb Raider: Underworld -> 13.20

[Sajiko]

At EB everything was hit super hard on the Wii as of October 19th, 2009

Super Smash Bros down to $12.50
Mario Galaxy down to $14
Mario Kart Wii is down to $22.50
Metroid Prime Trilogy - $15


Gears 2 for Xbox 360 is down to $8.25 I believe

[vacant]

DO you think Star Wars force unleashed for PS3 has the same TIV? Cause I was gonna trade in at futureshop but their TIV is only $8.40 :mad:

Traded it recently I think it was 12/13. Definitely works for the trade3.

[cashinstinct]

At EB everything was hit super hard on the Wii as of October 19th, 2009

Super Smash Bros down to $12.50
Mario Galaxy down to $14
Mario Kart Wii is down to $22.50
Metroid Prime Trilogy - $15


Gears 2 for Xbox 360 is down to $8.25 I believe

What the ???? EB does not want to compete with FS/BB it seems, or they hope that many people will give them games for almost free...

[unknown2099]

At EB everything was hit super hard on the Wii as of October 19th, 2009

Super Smash Bros down to $12.50
Mario Galaxy down to $14
Mario Kart Wii is down to $22.50
Metroid Prime Trilogy - $15


Gears 2 for Xbox 360 is down to $8.25 I believe

so were the Wii games eligible for the Trade More, Get More event?

[bernier26]

WWE Legends of Wrestlemania @ Blockbuster... down to $18 today

[coolwarm]

What the ???? EB does not want to compete with FS/BB it seems, or they hope that many people will give them games for almost free...

Maybe they are exiting the used game business:cheesygri

[the_fm]

What the ???? EB does not want to compete with FS/BB it seems, or they hope that many people will give them games for almost free...

that or maybe they have a lot of stock and they don't want more because it doesn't sell as much?

[abc688]

I was wondering about this. I am going to put in my GOTY and see if this is true. Boo if it is.
My fallout 3 collectors version code was BLUS-30185 (thts on the spine of the game cover) i'm pretty sure thts the code for all or most of the fallout 3's tht were shipped to canada. Tht code is for the US version of FO3. So all the GOTY's tht were shipped to Canada were the French Canadian versions (BLUS-30455), we need the US GOTY edition(BLUS-30451):evil:

[el_gopo]

Traded these games in today (Oct. 19) at BBV:
PS3:
Infamous - $42
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $5
Turok - $7.50

Wii:
Arctic Tale - $5
Chicken Little: Ace in Action - $5

I post here to help out tivs.ca, right?

[grappos13]

^ $5 TIV for ps3 marvel ultimate aliance?

damn man.. its much higher than that everywhere else lol

[JS2K6]

My fallout 3 collectors version code was BLUS-30185 (thts on the spine of the game cover) i'm pretty sure thts the code for all or most of the fallout 3's tht were shipped to canada. Tht code is for the US version of FO3. So all the GOTY's tht were shipped to Canada were the French Canadian versions (BLUS-30455), we need the US GOTY edition(BLUS-30451):evil:

Same problem here :evil:

[el_gopo]

^ $5 TIV for ps3 marvel ultimate aliance?

damn man.. its much higher than that everywhere else lol

Yeah, but try finding somewhere else with a $42 TIV for infamous--wanted the money for modern warfare 2.

[mvpBosh]

sorry to be a noob.. but what does one need to trade-in at BBV ? do you need to be a member there?

[belowzeros]

My fallout 3 collectors version code was BLUS-30185 (thts on the spine of the game cover) i'm pretty sure thts the code for all or most of the fallout 3's tht were shipped to canada. Tht code is for the US version of FO3. So all the GOTY's tht were shipped to Canada were the French Canadian versions (BLUS-30455), we need the US GOTY edition(BLUS-30451):evil:


what the what, that's just ridiculous

[shani_d_best]

sorry to be a noob.. but what does one need to trade-in at BBV ? do you need to be a member there?

I think u just need to be regular member.
need photo id and credit card for becoming member. and as far as I know it is free.

[mahjongmaniac]

October 19th 2009

Wii Super Mario Galaxy - $14.25 (EB)

This is down from like $30 a week or so ago, damn hype about galaxy 2.

ARGH!!

check the TIV again when SMG2 comes out or near it's street date... possible TIV rising again


OTOH, you've still got options... FS offers $30 TIV, and RP $35

[Turbinator_007]

EB Games TIV ps3
=============
Top Spin 3 - Under 8$ (I think it was 7.75...) >:(

[Sajiko]

I go to EB a lot, I trade in between 30-40 games a month.

Their system us based on how many trades of a certain game they get. Ie, reasons for Prince of Persia and Gears 1 dropping is because everyone has been offloading them.

Reps have said at different London locations that a lot of people have been coming in to get the deals for the PS3, I myself as of the 19th picked up my 6th one. EB TIVs are getting hammered, I took all the Wii games to FS where they got $30, although RogersPlus was offering $35 for SSBB and SMG and Mario Kart. Overall FS I think should gain more market share. Before EB started to have good promos again all the money games were going to FS and I boguht a lot of nice luxury items like new laptops and such.

[grappos13]

I go to EB a lot, I trade in between 30-40 games a month.

Their system us based on how many trades of a certain game they get. Ie, reasons for Prince of Persia and Gears 1 dropping is because everyone has been offloading them.

Reps have said at different London locations that a lot of people have been coming in to get the deals for the PS3, I myself as of the 19th picked up my 6th one. EB TIVs are getting hammered, I took all the Wii games to FS where they got $30, although RogersPlus was offering $35 for SSBB and SMG and Mario Kart. Overall FS I think should gain more market share. Before EB started to have good promos again all the money games were going to FS and I boguht a lot of nice luxury items like new laptops and such.

so basically, ur worse than balonis... nice...

[Jbently]

so basically, ur worse than balonis... nice...

Isn't this like the pot calling the kettle black?

heck.. 3 hrs on saturday for me (cuz i drove 25 min to closest BB to trade in) turned into 16 brand new release games...

32 games traded in 3 hours seems a lot worse than the poster you quoted ;)

[SomeGuyyyyyy]

My fallout 3 collectors version code was BLUS-30185 (thts on the spine of the game cover) i'm pretty sure thts the code for all or most of the fallout 3's tht were shipped to canada. Tht code is for the US version of FO3. So all the GOTY's tht were shipped to Canada were the French Canadian versions (BLUS-30455), we need the US GOTY edition(BLUS-30451):evil:

Ditto. I was really looking forward to getting the GOTY but will not drop another $60 until it is resolved. I've already played the game twice and am not going a third time.

[baconape]

Maybe they are exiting the used game business:cheesygri

i ve noticed that eb is starting to sell used at the same as the new price.

dead space is 19.99 new and used (19.99 new at bb also, so its not eb only)
left4dead is 29.99 new and used

are they just trying to sell off the used stock -10% with edge but still trying to scrape the most $ out of the deal?

and its getting kinda sad the dropping tiv seems like the gravy train is drying up.

[miladvm]

so basically, ur worse than balonis... nice...

And in my city....I thought I was safe. Sajiko which stores do you go to?

[boondock]

I recently bought infamous from Rogers and I'm looking to trade into BBV, but it has the rogers sticker in the middle of the disk. Is that a problem?

[baconape]

I recently bought infamous from Rogers and I'm looking to trade into BBV, but it has the rogers sticker in the middle of the disk. Is that a problem?

shouldnt be. i think you can get more for that at fs though, i could be wrong

[Parth]

BBV gives $42 for infamous. No one will give more than that.

[cloak]

Monday, October 19

PS3 @ EB
Uncharted 2: $35

Only know this because they accidentally started the transaction as pure trade-in credit instead of Gaming Guarantee credit.

[baconape]

i was going to trade brutal legend into bbv, good game but it tried to do too many things, the fighting and driving are fun the sound track and voice work are great but there is a horrible rts component, anyways im done with it
its getting hard to find +8 games to flip anymore.

[tooviral]

Brutal Legend is $49 at BBV

[baconape]

Brutal Legend is $49 at BBV

sold. for 49. good deal ty

[chaingunsofdoom]

BBV TIVs as of last night:

Watchmen Parts 1&2 (360) - $30
Chronicles of Riddick (360) - $21
Chronicles of Riddick (PS3) - $30
Raving Rabbids TV (Wii) - $12.50 (did not trade it, kept for BB)

Grabbed them all at Rogers Plus (BOGO 19.99 or under) for around $40. They had no problem with me buying them without a membership.

[midnightskulker]

Yesterday @ EBGames
Xbox360
Far Cry 2 @ 9.25$
Guitar Hero 3 @ 2$
Guitar Hero World Tour @ 7$
Mirror's Edge @ 3.25$
Tomb Raider Underworld @ 3.50$
Ghostbusters @ 14.50$
Scene It LCA software only @ 2.50$

Wii
Super Smash Brothers Brawl @ 12.25$
Lego Star Wars Complete @ 8$
Lego Batman @ 5.50$
Lego Indiana Jones @ 7$

DS
Zelda Phantom Hourglass @ 16.50$

This morning @ Blockbuster
Xbox360
Far Cry 2 @ 10$
Guitar Hero World Tour @ 20$
Ghostbusters @ 24$

Wii
Super Smash Brothers Brawl @ 12.50$

EB is getting worse and worse (in my opinion). Gonna go to BestBuy later today to see what qualifies for T4G2.

[HockeyMusic]

Last night @ BBV

Wii Sports Resort (Game Only)- $35

[ricorocco]

Best Buy T4G2F deal!

I traded in 4 games last night for Uncharted 2 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma (both PS3) for free.

Games I traded and associated TIV's were:

Far Cry 2 (PS3) - $13.00
Lost Odyssey (360) - $10.80
Guitar Hero 3 (360) - $13.20
Soul Calibur 4 (PS3) - $10.80

Remember minimum TIV has to be $9.00 and over to qualify. Tried to get them to take Wii Fit but they wanted the balance board for it. Going to EB today to T3G1F (Dragon Age)

[el_gopo]

I recently bought infamous from Rogers and I'm looking to trade into BBV, but it has the rogers sticker in the middle of the disk. Is that a problem?

I did the same thing yesterday. Bought infamous and fight night round 4 during the 2 for $40, and traded infamous for $42. No problem with the sticker.

[baconape]

Best Buy T4G2F deal!

I traded in 4 games last night for Uncharted 2 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma (both PS3) for free.

Games I traded and associated TIV's were:

Far Cry 2 (PS3) - $13.00
Lost Odyssey (360) - $10.80
Guitar Hero 3 (360) - $13.20
Soul Calibur 4 (PS3) - $10.80

Remember minimum TIV has to be $9.00 and over to qualify. Tried to get them to take Wii Fit but they wanted the balance board for it. Going to EB today to T3G1F (Dragon Age)

is that just the guitarhero legends of rock game disk?

[Acid_]

is that just the guitarhero legends of rock game disk?

Yup disk with no guitar. baconape, aren't you in on the Best Buy trade 4 for 2? If not, get the bacon bum over there!!

[Lone_Prodigy]

EB TIV's dropping...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keIvA2wSPZc

[ricorocco]

is that just the guitarhero legends of rock game disk?

Yes game only for GH3.

[boondock]

I did the same thing yesterday. Bought infamous and fight night round 4 during the 2 for $40, and traded infamous for $42. No problem with the sticker.

Thanks! and thanks to everyone else that answered my question.

[United11]

Damn, FIfa 09 for PS3 is down to $2 TIV today at EB.

Waited too long!

[grappos13]

Damn, FIfa 09 for PS3 is down to $2 TIV today at EB.

Waited too long!

works at bestbuy

[kings5504]

BBV Trade-In values for 10/20/09:

(all games for the 360)
Guitar Hero: Smash Hits - $42
Batman: Arkham Asylum - $35
Burnout: Paradise - $5

[baconape]

Yup disk with no guitar. baconape, aren't you in on the Best Buy trade 4 for 2? If not, get the bacon bum over there!!

ill try later, bb wont take "not for resale games" will they

[grappos13]

ill try later, bb wont take "not for resale games" will they

not unless u get REALLY lucky..

so BBV still has TIV of $30 for riddick...

i never even touched my copy that i got a while ago...

should i trade this in for $30 TIV at BBV or do it with a trade 4 get 2 this weekend at bestbuy? thoughts?

im thinking to keep it cuz in the end if i am able to exchange games and then get credit.. id be getting about 39.50 BB credit for the game, which is a lot better than 30 BBV credit..

[baconape]

not unless u get REALLY lucky..

so BBV still has TIV of $30 for riddick...

i never even touched my copy that i got a while ago...

should i trade this in for $30 TIV at BBV or do it with a trade 4 get 2 this weekend at bestbuy? thoughts?

im thinking to keep it cuz in the end if i am able to exchange games and then get credit.. id be getting about 39.50 BB credit for the game, which is a lot better than 30 BBV credit..

or trade it to bbv and try to get two games that qualify for the t4
maybe youll need to put a few $ into it but say you get two that work youll get 50-60 for riddick if you flip them to bb for the t4

does left4dead/gears2 work at bb

[Acid_]

or trade it to bbv and try to get two games that qualify for the t4
maybe youll need to put a few $ into it but say you get two that work youll get 50-60 for riddick if you flip them to bb for the t4

does left4dead/gears2 work at bb

Yup left4dead/gears2 are reported to work for the BB T4G2

[baconape]

what do you think, i have about 15 in cash and brutal legend (45ish at bbv i hear) and left4dead and i could trade gears 2 (but kinda want to keep it)

what the best i can do

i was thinking go to rp and try to get one clearance game for my 15. that works at bb and trade brutal to bbv and try two get two more that work at bb (any ideas for cheap ones that work? i know guitar hero3 is good and only 9.99 at bbv)and with left4 dead (if it works) do a trade4

[Acid_]

what do you think, i have about 15 in cash and brutal legend (45ish at bbv i hear) and left4dead and i could trade gears 2 (but kinda want to keep it)

what the best i can do

i was thinking go to rp and try to get one clearance game for my 15. that works at bb and trade brutal to bbv and try two get two more that work at bb (any ideas for cheap ones that work? i know guitar hero3 is good and only 9.99 at bbv)and with left4 dead (if it works) do a trade4

If you can find games at Blockbuster that would be awesome. Here are games with BBV prices that have been working for the T4G2 and BB (this is from the Heeyyy's list in the BB thread):
GRID (360): $15 used
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii): $15 used
Call of Duty 3 (Wii): $10 used
Guitar Hero 3 (360): $10 used
Excite Truck (Wii): $10 used
Tomb Raider Underworld (360): $14.99 used
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (360): $9.99 used
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Lightsaber Duels (Wii): $14.99 used
WarioWare: Smooth Moves (Wii): $10 used
Halo 3 (360): $10 used
Warriors Orochi (360): $10 used
Gears of War (360): $10 used
F.E.A.R. (360): $8 used
Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii): $10 used

[baconape]

If you can find games at Blockbuster that would be awesome. Here are games with BBV prices that have been working for the T4G2 and BB (this is from the Heeyyy's list in the BB thread):
GRID (360): $15 used
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii): $15 used
Call of Duty 3 (Wii): $10 used
Guitar Hero 3 (360): $10 used
Excite Truck (Wii): $10 used
Tomb Raider Underworld (360): $14.99 used
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (360): $9.99 used
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Lightsaber Duels (Wii): $14.99 used
WarioWare: Smooth Moves (Wii): $10 used
Halo 3 (360): $10 used
Warriors Orochi (360): $10 used
Gears of War (360): $10 used
F.E.A.R. (360): $8 used
Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii): $10 used



ty

[d182]

Tivs at bb:

Ps3 nascar 09 - $10.25
ps3 brothers in arms - $10.75
360 ready 2 rumble - $10
360 tomb raider underworld - $13.20

[abc688]

Ditto. I was really looking forward to getting the GOTY but will not drop another $60 until it is resolved. I've already played the game twice and am not going a third time.


Ya same here, this is such BS from Bethsoft, it takes them this long to bring it out, the least they should have done was get it tested and have it done right!! Bethesda says "they are working on it" but who know how long! :mad: Any oneknow the trade value of FO3:GOTY? heh

[Super strokey]

Killzone 2 at FS for 37 still

[spoonEM]

Operation Flashpoint: DR gets you $35 at EBgames

[Fox]

Where can I get the most TIV for Wii Fit right now? (I'm not sure tivs is up to date on this one). I'd like to swap it for Wii Fit +, but I know EB Games isn's valuing it as highly now.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Both 360 Fallout 3 and COD5 got me $40 at FS today - applied some of that to my ISPU of Borderlands, leaving about $35 left on my gift card.

Got both at RV using one of the 2x50% off 360 used game coupons. So $50 got me Borderlands and $35 in FS credit. Not great, but not too bad. The real kicker was how fast those TIVs are falling elsewhere.

[United11]

Hellboy is down to $15 at BBV today.

WWE Vs Raw 09 Wii is down to $7.50 at EB
Tiger Woods 09 Wii is down to $6.50 at EB

[TheHeeyyy]

Here are my trade-ins at Futureshop today:

The Bigs 2 (PS3): $37
The Bigs 2 (360): $37
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (360): $40
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (Wii): $18
Sega Rally Revo (360): $13.20

Got a nice return on the copies of The Bigs 2 I got from Rogers Plus:D.

[the_fm]

they are still giving $40 for Wolverine? damn!

[Parth]

Infamous (at BBV): $42

[easterclause]

Ooo I remembered two of my values:

Indiana Jones: Original Adventures for PSP - 8.00
Crisis Core: FF7 - PSP - 11.00

[ngaiden]

All PS3 games and non GOTY...

TIV Futureshop

Little Big Planet - $33.75
Fallout 3 - $10.50

TIV Best Buy

Fallout 3 - $40

[Dandom]

Today at EB :

GTA 4 XBOX 360 - $9.50
Left 4 Dead XBOX 360 - $14
MUA Wii - $9

[sammyk]

Infamous $15 oct 20 09 :( ps3
H.A.W.X $ 30 oct 20 09 ps3

both at EB Games

[zoro69]

Rally revo was $10+ at FS? wonder if that works at BB? That one has been around cheap for ages.

[bernier26]

Bought Afro Samurai for $21.99 at Blockbuster last night since it shows $35 at EB Games on tivs website. Took it to EB Games this morning, and my jaw just dropped when the lady at EB Games said Afro Samurai PS3 trade-in is now $6.75 OUCH !

Ended up buying a used Street Fighter IV PS3 @ EB Games for $29.99

[TheHeeyyy]

Rally revo was $10+ at FS? wonder if that works at BB? That one has been around cheap for ages.

I got-it used for $15 at EBGames in-order to try-it at Best Buy, and it has a trade-in value of $3.60 there. At-least I recouped most of that loss by trading-it in to Futureshop.

[CenturySam]

haha i know i check the tiv thing doesnt match wit eb games price call of duty 4 said 37 n i just went n eb was gonna give me 27 future shop is the way to go

[LIVE DEREK]

Bought Afro Samurai for $21.99 at Blockbuster last night since it shows $35 at EB Games on tivs website. Took it to EB Games this morning, and my jaw just dropped when the lady at EB Games said Afro Samurai PS3 trade-in is now $6.75 OUCH !

Ended up buying a used Street Fighter IV PS3 @ EB Games for $29.99

Yeah it had that value on March 25, 2009. That is about when it came out. You really need to pay closer attention to those things.

Either way you can take it back to RP for credit or another game.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I got-it used for $15 at EBGames in-order to try-it at Best Buy, and it has a trade-in value of $3.60 there. At-least I recouped most of that loss by trading-it in to Futureshop.

So, is this confirmation then that the TIV at BB is not the same as at FS?

[ricorocco]

Brought it in with Bioshock (360) and Last Remnant (360) and thought it was still going for $8.00 on tivs.ca

However the first two qualify for the T3G1F deal but then Dead Rising was scanned and was told TIV was $7.50...ugh! Wanted Dragon Age too.

Don't have anymore games I want to trade in for the deal and don't want to drive around town getting a used for the >$8 value that EB wants...oh well SOL. Guess I'll just buy DA later when it's used or drops as a promo.

[mng09]

Mon, Oct 19th
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (software only) - $17.50 at BBV

Can't believe it fetches this much! Turned it into 2 xbox GH3s for BB T4g2f.

[Acid_]

Brought it in with Bioshock (360) and Last Remnant (360) and thought it was still going for $8.00 on tivs.ca

However the first two qualify for the T3G1F deal but then Dead Rising was scanned and was told TIV was $7.50...ugh! Wanted Dragon Age too.

Don't have anymore games I want to trade in for the deal and don't want to drive around town getting a used for the >$8 value that EB wants...oh well SOL. Guess I'll just buy DA later when it's used or drops as a promo.

I loved Dead Rising and have been resisting trading in my own copy. Even though I don't play it any more. I guess I can stop resisting and just keep it.

[belowzeros]

Brutal Legend is $49 at BBV


wait was that a TIV or price to buy new?

[the_fm]

Bought Afro Samurai for $21.99 at Blockbuster last night since it shows $35 at EB Games on tivs website. Took it to EB Games this morning, and my jaw just dropped when the lady at EB Games said Afro Samurai PS3 trade-in is now $6.75 OUCH !

lol. never trust EB's website for tivs as, i believe, they don't update them at all

[torontoraptor]

lol. never trust EB's website for tivs as, i believe, they don't update them at all

No, he was referring to the EB Games section on tivs.ca. It was his own fault since that specific trade in value for that game was 3/25/2009. After 7 months, the value is going to drop quite a bit.

[torontoraptor]

Infamous $15 oct 20 09 :( ps3

both at EB Games

Take it to Blockbuster. They'll give you $42 for it. I just traded it in last week for Uncharted 2. I can't believe Infamous has dropped in value so quickly. Probably because of all the sales.

I didn't really want to part with it but the dropping values pushed me over.

[FlyingSoLow]

TIV-RP
PS3
Fallout 3 - $40

TIV-BBV
PS3
Little Big Planet - $27.50
Infamous - $42

Before trading in LBP, I was quoted $35, so went back to car to get it. Dropped from $35 to $27.50 during that time??

I have a BBV account in Surrey BBV where I've traded in before, but was at Langley BBV(Brookswood) and apparently they have different municipality laws for trading stuff in. Anyways, had to sign papers there providing my eye colour, hair colour, height, weight, vehicle license plate #....WTF!? Not only that, the $12 credit I had received for trading in at the Surrey BBV didn't apply at the Langley BBV. Quite annoying. I didn't ask about it as I had already been there for 30+ minutes.

[Acid_]

TIV-RP
PS3
Fallout 3 - $40

TIV-BBV
PS3
Little Big Planet - $27.50
Infamous - $42

Before trading in LBP, I was quoted $35, so went back to car to get it. Dropped from $35 to $27.50 during that time??

I have a BBV account in Surrey BBV where I've traded in before, but was at Langley BBV(Brookswood) and apparently they have different municipality laws for trading stuff in. Anyways, had to sign papers there providing my eye colour, hair colour, height, weight, vehicle license plate #....WTF!? Not only that, the $12 credit I had received for trading in at the Surrey BBV didn't apply at the Langley BBV. Quite annoying. I didn't ask about it as I had already been there for 30+ minutes.

Yeah I had to give that "eye colour, hair colour, height, weight, vehicle license plate #" stuff at the BBV in Port Coquitlam (when they had one) too. I didn't want to, but if you wanted to trade games and get your copy of Wario Ware for the Wii you had to so I did. I didn't have to for the Coquitlam and Burnaby stores though.

[GVRtrader]

Yeah I had to give that "eye colour, hair colour, height, weight, vehicle license plate #" stuff at the BBV in Port Coquitlam (when they had one) too. I didn't want to, but if you wanted to trade games and get your copy of Wario Ware for the Wii you had to so I did. I didn't have to for the Coquitlam and Burnaby stores though.

Thats one of the main reasons i don't like trading in BBV (except burnaby). The other reason is the fact a lot of their used games don't have the original box (aka can't trade it) and the probability that they have a manual is quite a bit lower than RP... which makes credit there not as useful. That said, there used to be quite a good deal there until all the recent trade in deals from EB and now BB. Also the fact all Vancouver BBV don't accept trade reduces their stock quite a bit. Of course this is GVR experience, it might be different else where. For BB's deal, i pretty much skipped BBV except ones on my way to RP and after 10pm (i.e. BB closed so i wasn't in a rush to do trade ins).

[GVRtrader]

So, is this confirmation then that the TIV at BB is not the same as at FS?

They are not the same but BB had it for 40 as of... yesterday i believe. Didn't try trading it in today as i didn't find any @ any RPs.

[mahjongmaniac]

BBV TIVs as of last night:

Watchmen Parts 1&2 (360) - $30
Chronicles of Riddick (360) - $21
Chronicles of Riddick (PS3) - $30
Raving Rabbids TV (Wii) - $12.50 (did not trade it, kept for BB)

Grabbed them all at Rogers Plus (BOGO 19.99 or under) for around $40. They had no problem with me buying them without a membership.

membership is only req.'d if you rent or trade games

[mahjongmaniac]

Rally revo was $10+ at FS? wonder if that works at BB? That one has been around cheap for ages.

if you're talkin' about BBV, i wouldn't be so sure

most of you prbly recall that they've sold games like Sega RR, PGR4, Dark Messiah for $10 or less (new/used) but some of these "blowout" games (that were used to counterattack EBG's GH3 (360) firesale a couple yrs back, IIRC) actually went back up in price after some time... no clue why they'd do that but i did notice price increases for some of these tites (new copies)

[Xeroxicide]

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 -- $35 at Best Buy

[appleb]

I'm thinking of trading in my PS3 Need for Speed Shift to EB and I rememeber reading something about 25% extra credit if you put it towards Tekken 6. Is this promo still going on?

[Parth]

TIV-RP
PS3
Fallout 3 - $40

TIV-BBV
PS3
Little Big Planet - $27.50
Infamous - $42

Before trading in LBP, I was quoted $35, so went back to car to get it. Dropped from $35 to $27.50 during that time??

I have a BBV account in Surrey BBV where I've traded in before, but was at Langley BBV(Brookswood) and apparently they have different municipality laws for trading stuff in. Anyways, had to sign papers there providing my eye colour, hair colour, height, weight, vehicle license plate #....WTF!? Not only that, the $12 credit I had received for trading in at the Surrey BBV didn't apply at the Langley BBV. Quite annoying. I didn't ask about it as I had already been there for 30+ minutes.
Maybe she quoted you the GOTY ed?

Was fallout 3 the regular ed?

[baconape]

Bought Afro Samurai for $21.99 at Blockbuster last night since it shows $35 at EB Games on tivs website. Took it to EB Games this morning, and my jaw just dropped when the lady at EB Games said Afro Samurai PS3 trade-in is now $6.75 OUCH !

Ended up buying a used Street Fighter IV PS3 @ EB Games for $29.99

you should have check the date from the last time tivs.ca was updated for that title. it was a long time ago, so expect it to not be correct

we all get burnt somtimes, dont feel bad

[FlyingSoLow]

Maybe she quoted you the GOTY ed?

Was fallout 3 the regular ed?

That could be... :|

Yes, regular edition.

[d182]

Oct 21

EB - Tiger Woods 09 Wii - $8.50!

I don't know what the values are for 360 or PS3 though.
It can be purchased for $10 at RP.
I don't have enough games for t3 so if anyone wants it, I'll sell it for $10 :)

[bwrocks]

Maybe she quoted you the GOTY ed?

Was fallout 3 the regular ed?

I just traded in my regular edition into FS and got $40 for it so I can see RP giving $40 as well.

[CotoV]

TIVs at EB as of October 21

DS:
Legendary Starfy- $14
Kirby Squeak Squad- $8.50
Scribblenauts- $9.75

PS3:
Fifa 09- $2.00

Wii:
Rockband 2- $10.75
Wii Fit- $5.75

did a trade 3 for MW2 for $64.99

[kindred_99]

Here are some updated TIVs from today, 21-October.

BLOCKBUSTER
Wii Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - $1
360 Grid - $7.50
360 FarCry2 - $10
360 Brothers in Arms - $10
360 Tomb Raider Underworld - $9
PS3 Tom Clancy's Endwar - $10
PS3 Battlefield Bad Company - $7.50
PS3 The Orange Box - $5
PS3 Mercenaries 2 - $7.50
PS3 - Army of Two - $5

BLOCKBUSTER
Wii Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - $5.25
360 Grid - $15.25
360 FarCry2 - $9.25
360 Brothers in Arms - $5
360 Tomb Raider Underworld - $7.75
PS3 Tom Clancy's Endwar - $4.50
PS3 Battlefield Bad Company - $5.75
PS3 The Orange Box - $5.50
PS3 Mercenaries 2 - $4.50
PS3 Army of Two - $5.75

Keep in mind that 360 Grid, Tomb Raider Underworld, FarCry 2 still qualify for Best Buy's T3G1 of T4G2 deal.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Here are some updated TIVs from today, 21-October.

BLOCKBUSTER
Wii Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - $1
360 Grid - $7.50
360 FarCry2 - $10
360 Brothers in Arms - $10
360 Tomb Raider Underworld - $9
PS3 Tom Clancy's Endwar - $10
PS3 Battlefield Bad Company - $7.50
PS3 The Orange Box - $5
PS3 Mercenaries 2 - $7.50
PS3 - Army of Two - $5

Best Buy
Wii Donkey Kong Barrel Blast - $5.25
360 Grid - $15.25
360 FarCry2 - $9.25
360 Brothers in Arms - $5
360 Tomb Raider Underworld - $7.75
PS3 Tom Clancy's Endwar - $4.50
PS3 Battlefield Bad Company - $5.75
PS3 The Orange Box - $5.50
PS3 Mercenaries 2 - $4.50
PS3 Army of Two - $5.75

Keep in mind that 360 Grid, Tomb Raider Underworld, FarCry 2 still qualify for Best Buy's T3G1 of T4G2 deal.

Fixed for you. ;)

EDIT: never mind, should be EB.

[Seifer]

Fixed for you. ;)

Are you sure it isn't Eb instead of Best Buy (instead of Blockbuster) :lol:

[ricorocco]

I think one things for certain. The guy updating the tivs.ca website probably gave up updating by now lol

[shandrew]

alot of prices are higher at blockbuster.. why aren't more people trading in at blockbuster?

[specs_bv]

alot of prices are higher at blockbuster.. why aren't more people trading in at blockbuster?

For straight credit trades, yes BBV is better. But other stores offer better trade promos that prove to be more worthwhile for most people ie EB T3G1F and BB T4G2.

[romm2002a]

G. I. Joe for XBOX 360 got me $42 TIV at BBV last night. Not bad for something I bought for $24.97 + taxes

[La Fleur]

For straight credit trades, yes BBV is better. But other stores offer better trade promos that prove to be more worthwhile for most people ie EB T3G1F and BB T4G2.


Week 1 or 2 of new releases net the highest trade value at BBV - $49 seems to be the all time high of recent (Ghostbusters, Brutal Legend) - but beyond that buffer period, it's an even match with all the other places hovering between 30 - 40-ish. Micro seems to cap trade in max at 36 dollars. There's always Goozex though. Sweet, sweet Goozex.

[revenge7777]

Fixed for you. ;)

Actually I m pretty sure the top is Blockbuster the bottom is EB.

[La Fleur]

I haven't seen this posted anywhere and I don't think it warrants its own thread, but BBV does not accept trade-ins on PS2 games anymore. This may be YMMV, but at the same time I have noticed a lot of used PS2 stock dissappear. May or may not be in relation to BBV's financial problems south of the border. Seems like a logical next step for many stores.

[ashs]

some still accept them, I was able to pick up Shenmue 2 and Mech Assult 2 both for the xbox, for 1.99$ each

[shaolinmonk]

BBV -Oct 21
360 SF4 $18
PS3 inFamous $42

[torontoraptor]

The only thing about trading games into BBV for new games is that you have to pay the full tax amount for the game you want.

I traded in inFamous for UC2 and they charged me $59.99+tax-$42.

At EB, they take off the vales of the games you're trading and then charge you tax. When I traded in FNR4 and NBA Live 09 for NBA Live 10, I was only charged the difference ($69.99-$50 + tax), so $22.60.

So if all things are equal, I suggest trading to EB, the savings on tax can be a fair amount, depending on what you're trading in.

[GVRtrader]

The only thing about trading games into BBV for new games is that you have to pay the full tax amount for the game you want.

I traded in inFamous for UC2 and they charged me $59.99+tax-$42.

At EB, they take off the vales of the games you're trading and then charge you tax. When I traded in FNR4 and NBA Live 09 for NBA Live 10, I was only charged the difference ($69.99-$50 + tax), so $22.60.

So if all things are equal, I suggest trading to EB, the savings on tax can be a fair amount, depending on what you're trading in.

Or just add tax to eb's value then decide.

[kings5504]

EB TIV for 10/21

PS3 Watchmen: End Is Nigh Pt. 1 & 2 - $9.50
Wii Tiger Woods '09 - $8.xx
360 The Last Remnant - $8.xx


I was actually surprised that they even allowed me to keep the Watchmen Blu-Ray that came with the PS3 game.

[boondock]

Went to EB:

Pure- 12
NFS: Carbon- 9.75

Used them to upgrade my AC 2 to AC 2 CE. I tried to put some games together and pre-order it at BBV for 69.99, but it just made more sense for me to do it this way.

[La Fleur]

The only thing about trading games into BBV for new games is that you have to pay the full tax amount for the game you want.

I traded in inFamous for UC2 and they charged me $59.99+tax-$42.

At EB, they take off the vales of the games you're trading and then charge you tax. When I traded in FNR4 and NBA Live 09 for NBA Live 10, I was only charged the difference ($69.99-$50 + tax), so $22.60.

So if all things are equal, I suggest trading to EB, the savings on tax can be a fair amount, depending on what you're trading in.


The key is to save BBV credit for their few and far between sales or accessories and other things that rarely go on sale. I'm not sure why BBV isn't more aggressive with their game sales, but at least they seem to update game prices quicker now. I traded in Afro just the other week for $24 . . . come back a week later and it's down $20 on sale for $19.99. Less than AAA titles seem to go that way now. COJ: BIB, Bigs 2, Red Faction and Prototype are all decent games at worst, but they can be had for $44 or less at most places now (BBV included), despite being 6 months old or less. But for BBV, trade in your newer games there and then sit on the credit until BOGO deal or something comes up. Have to be patient, but it's the best bang for your buck.

That being said, Afro is not $24 as per tivs.ca . . . probably $10-ish due to price drop. Red Faction, COJ should both be about $10 less than their current values on tivs.ca

[Iz-Good]

Just asked an EBGames friend to quote me on a few games:

- Rez PS2 1$
- Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories PS2 5,50$ (said he couldn't find it so this might be KH1 or KH2)
- Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth PSP 7,50$
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma PS3 7,50$
- Folklore PS3 18,25$
- PaRappa the Rapper PSP 3,50$
- Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions PSP 4$
- Puzzle Quest PSP 0,25$

I thought I'd have at least 3 games with 8$+ trade-in value in there...

[dwsn]

Oct. 21st

RP
-Halo 3: ODST, $40

BBV
-Afro Samurai (X360 and PS3), $12
-Ready 2 Rumble Revolution (Wii), $15
-NBA Live 09 (PS3), $10
-Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Wii), $12
-Castlevania Judgement (Wii), $15
-Riddick (X360), $21
-Batman:AA (X360), $35

[miladvm]

Off topic but....I got a job at Future Shop in the Entertainment department! Will be posting TIVs if I can get easy access to them :)

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Off topic but....I got a job at Future Shop in the Entertainment department! Will be posting TIVs if I can get easy access to them :)

Haha interested in short term employment are you? ;)

[miladvm]

Haha interested in short term employment are you? ;)

I know it's seasonal but there is always a chance of working hard to keep the job. If not, oh well, I got my foot in the door and I'm in school so maybe I could focus a bit more on school :P

[Ryvius]

I want to trade in my Little Big Planet and Rock Band 2 (360), where can I get the most credit back?

[pompoco]

Went to EB Games to cancel my PO for Borderlands, since I got my copy at Wm for $40.

Big Ad on the Desk for Trade In Borderlands...
$40 TIV for now XB360 and PS3 ;)
Let's see how long it lasts

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I want to trade in my Little Big Planet and Rock Band 2 (360), where can I get the most credit back?

Call around and find out.

[spin_x_the_x_wheel]

Anyone know the TIV of a DS Lite + adapter in good condition?
And...anyone know what to try selling it for on here? I'm clueless about what DS Lites are worth now but I know it's not much.

[hotjoint]

PS3 TIV @ BB

X-men origins wolverine - $40 (still? lol)
Smackdown vs raw 2009 - $10.80
Tombraider - $13.50
Stormrise - $10.50

[Onslaughtx]

Alright so I did the T4G2.......
I traded the following.....

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 27.60
Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe 19.50
Folklore 22.80
Grand Theft Auto IV 14.00

I asked for the following games.... NBA 2K10/Fifa 2010...both sold out...I even asked for NBA Live 2010....

Instead I received the following:
Store Credit for 2 FULL price games... 69.99 (Maximum) so including tax.. about 150+$ Best Buy Gift Card :)

We have until tomorrow to do this right?
I'm probably going to go in and trade in my COD's..and 2 other games and get another store credit :)...

I posted this in the other thread..if anyone's interested

[rxester]

Hi guys, just wondering if will Bestbuy give you store credit instead if somehow they don't have the games you wanna get?

I know some people may have already done this, I just wanna make sure because I'm going to Bestbuy tomorrow to trade some of my games and I think I'll just go with the gift card.

Also, the games that I'm looking to trade are:
FIFA 09-PS3
Tomb Raider: Underworld-PS3
Guitar Hero 3-360
Gears of War 2-360

Thanks in advance..

[Captain Snazzypants]

I want to trade in my Little Big Planet and Rock Band 2 (360), where can I get the most credit back?

Probably EB if you put it towards Tekken 6 or DJ Hero since they are bumping the TIV by 25%

[Parth]

Infamous is still 42 at bbv.

[grappos13]

Hi guys, just wondering if will Bestbuy give you store credit instead if somehow they don't have the games you wanna get?

I know some people may have already done this, I just wanna make sure because I'm going to Bestbuy tomorrow to trade some of my games and I think I'll just go with the gift card.

Also, the games that I'm looking to trade are:
FIFA 09-PS3
Tomb Raider: Underworld-PS3
Guitar Hero 3-360
Gears of War 2-360

Thanks in advance..

they wont just give u a giftcard for the full amounts.. ull need to get 2 games... and also, guitar hero 3 360 doesnt qualify anymore

[GVRtrader]

Hi guys, just wondering if will Bestbuy give you store credit instead if somehow they don't have the games you wanna get?

I know some people may have already done this, I just wanna make sure because I'm going to Bestbuy tomorrow to trade some of my games and I think I'll just go with the gift card.

Also, the games that I'm looking to trade are:
FIFA 09-PS3
Tomb Raider: Underworld-PS3
Guitar Hero 3-360
Gears of War 2-360

Thanks in advance..

The gift card (if you get them to write on the invoice) allows you to trade for 2 new game before oct. 30 but with the same restrictions as XTRADE coupon (i.e. any game excluded = it won't work). After oct. 30, the GC will only be worth the TIV of you game (its worth that value when you get it till Oct. 30 too but if you use any of it, you can't do T4G2F).

[rxester]

The gift card (if you get them to write on the invoice) allows you to trade for 2 new game before oct. 30 but with the same restrictions as XTRADE coupon (i.e. any game excluded = it won't work). After oct. 30, the GC will only be worth the TIV of you game (its worth that value when you get it till Oct. 30 too but if you use any of it, you can't do T4G2F).

I see, well then I guess I'll just have to get two game's worth $70 each.
I really want demon's souls but almost all bestbuys in my area don't have them.
I'll probably just settle with Uncharted 2 and Fallout 3 GOTY.

Too bad GH3 doesn't work anymore, guess I'll just switch it with Gears of War 1.
Thanks guys..

[BUFFAR]

I see, well then I guess I'll just have to get two game's worth $70 each.
I really want demon's souls but almost all bestbuys in my area don't have them.
I'll probably just settle with Uncharted 2 and Fallout 3 GOTY.

Too bad GH3 doesn't work anymore, guess I'll just switch it with Gears of War 1.
Thanks guys..

I few people spotted Demon's Souls at Walmart. Call your local walmart, Superstore, Zellers, Sears, Staples, Toys R us and so on....

Most people not even aware of those places when planning to purchase a game.

DS will be a rental for me first...I heard it's really really really really really really really really hard. lol

[ricorocco]

I few people spotted Demon's Souls at Walmart. Call your local walmart, Superstore, Zellers, Sears, Staples, Toys R us and so on....

Most people not even aware of those places when planning to purchase a game.

DS will be a rental for me first...I heard it's really really really really really really really really hard. lol

Love Demons Souls and it's not that hard (don't listen to rumors). You just need to be prepared but it's not a cake walk either. I got DS at EB the second week it came out but I called when they happened to get a shipment of only two copies in.

My buddy ended getting DS at his local BBV. So you may want to give them a call.

[arty316]

I see, well then I guess I'll just have to get two game's worth $70 each.
I really want demon's souls but almost all bestbuys in my area don't have them.
I'll probably just settle with Uncharted 2 and Fallout 3 GOTY.

Too bad GH3 doesn't work anymore, guess I'll just switch it with Gears of War 1.
Thanks guys..

Gears of War 1 does not qualify either, I believe it dropped below 9 yesterday.

[rxester]

Gears of War 1 does not qualify either, I believe it dropped below 9 yesterday.

Damn, how about Tomb Raider Underworld-360, I know I already have the Ps3 version included, will they also take two same titles but different versions?

[marximum]

TIV at Blockbuster today:
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 $37.50
Brutal Legend $49

[United11]

Damn, how about Tomb Raider Underworld-360, I know I already have the Ps3 version included, will they also take two same titles but different versions?

Tomb Raider Underworld-360, and yes, you should be able to trade 2 of the same title from different systems.

[zoro69]

Zellers has done it again.

In next flyer

ALL Nintendo DS and Sony PSP Software (the ALL is in red)

4.99 after trade in save

without trade and save, reg 19.99....14.99

Obviously they just mean the value ones at 19.99...but remembering what happened last year I wouldn't be surprised if someone shows them the ALL and gets the good stuff.

Its funny the way the all is really emphasized in red...it could definitely be taken to be ALL.

not starting a thread being this is another zellers screw up and not a deal

[Captain Snazzypants]

Zellers has done it again.

In next flyer

ALL Nintendo DS and Sony PSP Software (the ALL is in red)

4.99 after trade in save

without trade and save, reg 19.99....14.99

Obviously they just mean the value ones at 19.99...but remembering what happened last year I wouldn't be surprised if someone shows them the ALL and gets the good stuff.

Its funny the way the all is really emphasized in red...it could definitely be taken to be ALL.

not starting a thread being this is another zellers screw up and not a deal

trade what exactly? and since I don't believe Zellers sells used games, what the h*&# do they do with the stuff people trade in?

Are these HBC point trade-ins? Or am I on the crazy pills again? :twisted:

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$49 TIV for Brutal Legend eh? That's one of Rogers' T3G1F titles if anyone cares. Not sure if it's worth it but you can change about $25 in TIV elsewhere to $49 at BBV, plus get a few days of fun with Brutal Legend (but beware, it will fall to $40-$42 soon)

[cashinstinct]

You need to "trade" your HBC points (X points for $10 off) to get the DS/PSP game to $4.99 instead of $14.99

I don't think this promo can be abused (unless you have already tons of HBC points and find tons of bad employess).

You cannot PM because they will say it's a trade-and-save-stuff specific to Zellers and it's not a price that can be matched by another retailed.

[livingskiessaskatoon]

Quick question regarding the 25% extra credit towards Tekken 6 at EB Games.

Does that include ANY games? ie. gamecube? as I have tonnes of them lying around. Or is it just applicable on current generation games?

[Lone_Prodigy]

Zellers has done it again.

In next flyer

ALL Nintendo DS and Sony PSP Software (the ALL is in red)

4.99 after trade in save

without trade and save, reg 19.99....14.99

Obviously they just mean the value ones at 19.99...but remembering what happened last year I wouldn't be surprised if someone shows them the ALL and gets the good stuff.

Its funny the way the all is really emphasized in red...it could definitely be taken to be ALL.

not starting a thread being this is another zellers screw up and not a deal

Haha yes I did a double take as well, but they probably covered their butts with this one by saying "regular $19.99", so in most cases it won't be abused.

[actyper]

EB

Still >$8
Afro Samurai x360
House of Dead Overkill wii
Endwar x360


Approx $7
Wall-E Wii
Viva pinata: trouble in paradise x360
Stormrise x360

[dorje]

FS
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party $3.40
High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance (WII) $3.40
Shaun White Snowboarding (PS3) $3.40
EndWar (PS3) $8.40
Bigs 2 (PS3) $37.

[Seifer]

Zellers has done it again.

In next flyer

ALL Nintendo DS and Sony PSP Software (the ALL is in red)

4.99 after trade in save

without trade and save, reg 19.99....14.99

Obviously they just mean the value ones at 19.99...but remembering what happened last year I wouldn't be surprised if someone shows them the ALL and gets the good stuff.

Its funny the way the all is really emphasized in red...it could definitely be taken to be ALL.

not starting a thread being this is another zellers screw up and not a deal

I would like to know what we have to do with this "trade and save". I know it's HBC points but how much we need ?

And well yes regular is $15 to $20 BUT that is without the trade thing. So it should mean that all PSP and DS are 14.99 or 19.99... I don,t think it will be easy to get this deal but some might succeed...

I would love FF Dissidia for $19.99 :)

[grappos13]

called a couple places looking to trade in endwar for ps3...

EB TIV is 4.50
BBV is $10

gonna trade it in to blockbuster so that in the end i get an extra headset for myself or a friend for around $18.. not too bad

[domo325]

called a couple places looking to trade in endwar for ps3...

EB TIV is 4.50
BBV is $10

gonna trade it in to blockbuster so that in the end i get an extra headset for myself or a friend for around $18.. not too bad

Does your copy have a "not for resale" on the back? If so, I don't think BBV will take it in.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Quick question regarding the 25% extra credit towards Tekken 6 at EB Games.

Does that include ANY games? ie. gamecube? as I have tonnes of them lying around. Or is it just applicable on current generation games?

The promo sent to email subscribers does not specify any minimum TIV or console type. It says "Trade in ANY game towards the pre-order or purchase of...(either DJ Hero or Tekken 6). Available October 27th...Offer valid until November 1st

[Longobongo]

BB Values as of this afternoon Oct.22

PS3
Quantum of Solace - 13.20
Pure - 10.00
Civilization Revolution - 15.00
Fallout 3 - 10.50 (BIG drop, believe it was 40 ago)
Resident Evil 5 - 18.00 (Also a significant drop)
Far Cry 2 - 13.00

Wii
Super Mario Galaxy - 30.00
Resident Evil 4 - 10.00
MLB Power Pros - 2.50

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - The Bigs 2 by 2KSPORTS

BBV - $17.50
FS - $27.00

[ludhi]

BB Values as of this afternoon Oct.22

PS3
Quantum of Solace - 13.20
Pure - 10.00
Civilization Revolution - 15.00
Fallout 3 - 10.50 (BIG drop, believe it was 40 ago)
Resident Evil 5 - 18.00 (Also a significant drop)
Far Cry 2 - 13.00

Wii
Super Mario Galaxy - 30.00
Resident Evil 4 - 10.00
MLB Power Pros - 2.50

wow, i wondering how the fallout 3 goty peeps reacting to this.. lol

[grappos13]

PS3 - The Bigs 2 by 2KSPORTS

BBV - $17.50
FS - $27.00

damnit.. someone posted that bigs 2 was 37 today at FS.. they changed mid day? i was planning to trade it in tonite at like 8pm :(

[grappos13]

Does your copy have a "not for resale" on the back? If so, I don't think BBV will take it in.

sorry i had a regular copy in my collection so i used that... btw at the blockbuster i go to, they dont care about not for resale as i have traded in GH3 ps3 software only with the not for resale on it before and it was fine..

come of EB TIVs

Stormrise ps3 - 8.25
hawx ps3 - 30
grid ps3 - 16

ended up using hawx towards DJ hero and got it boosted to 37.50 with the promo... also i traded in like 7-8 ps2 games that all had between 2 and 6.75 values and also got the extra 25% boost for these games... guy even said on the promo paper it says ALL games and doesnt restrict to ps3, 360 and wii

[rxester]

BB Values as of this afternoon Oct.22

PS3
Quantum of Solace - 13.20
Pure - 10.00
Civilization Revolution - 15.00
Fallout 3 - 10.50 (BIG drop, believe it was 40 ago)
Resident Evil 5 - 18.00 (Also a significant drop)
Far Cry 2 - 13.00

Wii
Super Mario Galaxy - 30.00
Resident Evil 4 - 10.00
MLB Power Pros - 2.50

wait a sec, Bestbuy's selling Resident Evil 4 for $20 new in their store.
I should have just bought that game instead of my Call of duty 4..:(

[rxester]

I mean, instead of trading my Call of Duty 4..

[BUFFAR]

damnit.. someone posted that bigs 2 was 37 today at FS.. they changed mid day? i was planning to trade it in tonite at like 8pm :(

I saw that post too but he didn't mention if it was today or not...
I called and confirmed at 2 locations.

[grappos13]

I saw that post too but he didn't mention if it was today or not...
I called and confirmed at 2 locations.

damn.. sucks lol...

oh well.. i went back to the rogers plus that i got nba 09 for that had no disc inside, even tho it was a sealed brand new game... she had no problem refunding me my 20+Tax or exchanging it... seeing the post this morning i decided to exchange for Bigs 2 and trade that into FS... ill see what it is tonite.. im sure its 27... oh well.. used 22 dollars for 27 FS.. not really good but not terrible lol

[BUFFAR]

ended up using hawx towards DJ hero and got it boosted to 37.50 with the promo... also i traded in like 7-8 ps2 games that all had between 2 and 6.75 values and also got the extra 25% boost for these games... guy even said on the promo paper it says ALL games and doesnt restrict to ps3, 360 and wii

Was wondering if I give EB 3 games for trade towards DJ Hero, will all 3 get the 25% boost?

[La Fleur]

I saw that post too but he didn't mention if it was today or not...
I called and confirmed at 2 locations.

I traded Bigs 2 today, but for 360. It was 37. Last week I went to a different FS and was quoted 27. I think the systems update differently. Try another FS if it's worth your time/gas

[Seken]

eb games as of today.
over $8
PS3:
Tomb raider
The Bigs 2
Stormrise

Xbox 360
over $8
Afro Samarai

under
Xbox 360
Too human $6.25
Brothers in arms:hh $5

Asked for:
Under $8
PS3:
Pure
Eat Lead

[grappos13]

Was wondering if I give EB 3 games for trade towards DJ Hero, will all 3 get the 25% boost?

do u mean.. do a trade three and get 70 and then get that bosted 25%? if so, no..

but if u do straight credit, ALL your games u trade in will get boosted up to a total value of 139.99 (current price in their system for dj hero bundle)..so plan ur trade ins so that what ur trading in and the extra 25% is less than 139.99

[grappos13]

I traded Bigs 2 today, but for 360. It was 37. Last week I went to a different FS and was quoted 27. I think the systems update differently. Try another FS if it's worth your time/gas

thanks.. i just always assume ps3 lol... ill try the one close FS.. not worth my time to get the extra 10 credit to go to another store

[BUFFAR]

but if u do straight credit, ALL your games u trade in will get boosted up to a total value of 139.99 (current price in their system for dj hero bundle)..so plan ur trade ins so that what ur trading in and the extra 25% is less than 139.99

Ah I see, very clever, thx. lol
Planning to use the 2nd option. Still got a few games above the $30 tiv. :D
Somehow I thought they only allow 1 game trade-in toward Tekken or DJ....

[BUFFAR]

I traded Bigs 2 today, but for 360. It was 37. Last week I went to a different FS and was quoted 27. I think the systems update differently. Try another FS if it's worth your time/gas

Good to know, thanks....but it's very rare that I see a multiplat game has a higher tiv on the 360 than the ps3.

[Keithsindiapaleale]

EB TIV all Wii from today:
Ultimate Duck Hunt -$3.75
Deadly Creatures- $4.25
Quantum of Solace- $13.75
Wii Play- $4.25

[JS2K6]

wow, i wondering how the fallout 3 goty peeps reacting to this.. lol
Glad I traded my old edition in when it was still worth $40 :)

[Fox]

Glad I traded my old edition in when it was still worth $40 :)

Me too. I did the same with LittleBigPlanet. When I traded in my Fallout 3 it was still sealed, and the staff at EB were talking about it ("hey look, still sealed").

I just never got around to playing it, and figured since the GOTY was coming out...

[tigerhawk33]

EB tivs for T3G1F (sorry can't remember the actual $$ amount)

PS3:
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest ($8)

Xbox360:
Lost Odyssey ($10)

Wii:
The House of the Dead: Overkill ($10)

[OOG FunK]

damn..... I knew I should have traded in cod4 a few weeks ago lol ... f ing $20 drop

[minimour]

Hi,

New to this, I just traded my Wii Fit for only $5.75 on 21st Oct at EB games. Wanted to upgrade to Wii Fit Plus. Pathetic value :(

[d182]

Oct 22

Did a trade 3 for the following at EB:

Tiger Woods 09 Wii - $8.50 [$10 at RP including 50% off discount]
Prince of Persia PS3 - $13.00
Halo 3 - $16.50

[easterclause]

Man...

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw for Wii is now 3.75 at EB...said 8 on the list I printed yesterday from tivs.ca.

Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (X360) and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PS3) still qualified for T3G1F.

[rudyjuly2]

I'm just going to vent that the original Uncharted is brand new everywhere for $29.99 and that is also what EB is charging for it used. How does that make any sense? Especially when their TIV is around $7 or $8 on the game. I'm going to pick up the original when I'm done the sequel but at least give me a $5 discount for it being used.

[Seifer]

FS T3G1F minimal TIV is now $9 like Best Buy instead of $15 !

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hi,

New to this, I just traded my Wii Fit for only $5.75 on 21st Oct at EB games. Wanted to upgrade to Wii Fit Plus. Pathetic value :(

So why did you? There are many alternatives to EB...

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm just going to vent that the original Uncharted is brand new everywhere for $29.99 and that is also what EB is charging for it used. How does that make any sense? Especially when their TIV is around $7 or $8 on the game. I'm going to pick up the original when I'm done the sequel but at least give me a $5 discount for it being used.

Two EB guys were explaining that to me one day, frustrated also that things like this happen way too often. The new and used sides of the business are run by separate groups, apparently, so there is no automatic adjustment so that a game's used price is always x% less than the new price, etc.

[Xeerochild]

Two EB guys were explaining that to me one day, frustrated also that things like this happen way too often. The new and used sides of the business are run by separate groups, apparently, so there is no automatic adjustment so that a game's used price is always x% less than the new price, etc.

Reminds me of when everywhere had Lost Odyssey (360) for $30-$40 and EB was selling used copies for $54.99 lol.

I was in EB a couple of days ago and they had Gears of War 2 (360) for $24.99 used and Gears of War 1 (360) for $34.99 used... you can find the first game brand new for $20-$30....

Imagine how efficient EB/Best Buy and all those used games places would be if they hired RFD members to oversee things...

[Vinman]

I'm just going to vent that the original Uncharted is brand new everywhere for $29.99 and that is also what EB is charging for it used. How does that make any sense?

EB keeps the used price high on many games because they *assume* you'll be buying with an Edge card and take the 10% off into consideration.

[La Fleur]

At EB, MUA PS3 is 54.99 used still, despite # 2 being out and only $10 more. This makes no sense it all. The first one is not that rare, really. And the tiv for it is probably a small fraction of that. Who knows if it's over 8 anymore, with all the big drops lately.

Uncharted can be had for 24.99 used at Best Buy and RP, if you can find it. Should be easier to find now with the 2nd one out. I managed to snag one not too long ago.

[Parth]

I'm just going to vent that the original Uncharted is brand new everywhere for $29.99 and that is also what EB is charging for it used. How does that make any sense? Especially when their TIV is around $7 or $8 on the game. I'm going to pick up the original when I'm done the sequel but at least give me a $5 discount for it being used.
I was talking to the a CSR about this the other day. He said it happens when they have extremely low inventory of the used copies. And that people wanting a discount can still get the used game with an EDGE card and save a bit of money.

He also said, occasionally they will drastically discount a new copy price in hopes that people will buy it and trade it back to EB to replenish used game stock.

[Parth]

At EB, MUA PS3 is 54.99 used still, despite # 2 being out and only $10 more. This makes no sense it all. The first one is not that rare, really. And the tiv for it is probably a small fraction of that. Who knows if it's over 8 anymore, with all the big drops lately.
MUA is below $8 I believe. Now that is a ridiculous markup.

I was in EB a couple of days ago and they had Gears of War 2 (360) for $24.99 used and Gears of War 1 (360) for $34.99 used... you can find the first game brand new for $20-$30....
Where have you seen gears 1 for 20 new? I've been looking for it and the cheapest I can find it is about $30. I don't want to spend that on it :(.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Oct 22

Did a trade 3 for the following at EB:

Tiger Woods Wii - $8.50
Prince of Persia PS3 - $13.00 not sure about this one
Halo 3 - $16.50

I'm guessing Tiger Woods 09?

[d182]

I'm guessing Tiger Woods 09?

yes. my previous post has been edited. ty.

[megardi]

EB trade-in values... (Oct. 23)

Xbox360
Chronicles of Riddick: $8.50

Wii
Castlevania Judgment: $8.00
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2: $9.50


Also as the person was looking up DDR-2 (wii) I overheard her say that the first DDR (wii) game isn't over $8 anymore (it has a really old last update on tivs.ca).

[wilkz07]

I was talking to the a CSR about this the other day. He said it happens when they have extremely low inventory of the used copies. And that people wanting a discount can still get the used game with an EDGE card and save a bit of money.

He also said, occasionally they will drastically discount a new copy price in hopes that people will buy it and trade it back to EB to replenish used game stock.

I hate that 'low stock' crap at ebgames. I wanted to get the Call of Duty Road to Victory on psp used but it was $44. I asked why it was so expensive and the csr said because we only have one and it never comes in as trade.

[ckamel]

Blockbuster trade-in values (Oct. 23)

Gears of War 2: $12.50
Sacred 2: $36

Also traded Assassin's Creed and Batman:AA for values listed at tivs.ca ($7.50, $35 respectively)

[CyniC-]

FS T3G1F minimal TIV is now $9 like Best Buy instead of $15 !

Ooooh where'd you see/hear about this? The web site stills says $15 TIV :( Thx.

[Seifer]

Ooooh where'd you see/hear about this? The web site stills says $15 TIV :( Thx.

Check the flyer this week page 22 !

[lemailme]

I assume this is probably the right place to ask this question:

I got a raincheck from FS, from when Assassin's Creed was 9.99 for PS3.

However, FS hasn't updated their stock for the PS3 version all month.

I randomly check everyday to see if theres stock avail but none ever, for any store.

It says good for 30 days which is up on the 26th.

Will they issue me another rain check based on no inventory? or are they doing this on purpose and as soon as its 30 days after that sale period, theyll add stock?

[Ixezed]

EBgames Trade in value (oct. 23)

- Metroid prime 3 corruption ( Wii ) --> 6$

I wanted to put it in the T2G MW2 @ 19,99$, but didn't work :(

[GVRtrader]

At EB, MUA PS3 is 54.99 used still, despite # 2 being out and only $10 more. This makes no sense it all. The first one is not that rare, really. And the tiv for it is probably a small fraction of that. Who knows if it's over 8 anymore, with all the big drops lately.


It was ~14 a week ago.

[grappos13]

to me it seems like the first marvel ultimate alliance for ps3 is pretty rare, especially for a cheap price.. i remember it took me a while to find it used when i first got a ps3 for cheap.. think i paid 15 over a year ago....then traded it in..then got it back thru goozex lol... i am now collecting all ps3 exclusives and games that seem like they r pretty rare on the ps3 (seems like MUA and Grid are a lot more rare on ps3 than they r on 360)

[La Fleur]

to me it seems like the first marvel ultimate alliance for ps3 is pretty rare, especially for a cheap price.. i remember it took me a while to find it used when i first got a ps3 for cheap.. think i paid 15 over a year ago....then traded it in..then got it back thru goozex lol... i am now collecting all ps3 exclusives and games that seem like they r pretty rare on the ps3 (seems like MUA and Grid are a lot more rare on ps3 than they r on 360)

Huh, guess it's just luck. I've seen a number of MUA's for PS3 over time for fairly cheap. Mainly BBV, RP and MP I believe. Can be had on goozex for an OK price, last time I checked. I agree on Grid being difficult to track down cheap for PS3, Dirt 1 as well.

[GVRtrader]

Huh, guess it's just luck. I've seen a number of MUA's for PS3 over time for fairly cheap. Mainly BBV, RP and MP I believe. Can be had on goozex for an OK price, last time I checked. I agree on Grid being difficult to track down cheap for PS3, Dirt 1 as well.

It has been $30 @ RP for ages... and now $15 (tho i think its all gone by now). BBV (some locations) has it new for $29.99. Dirt 1 = i've never seen and missing that for my collection.:(

[La Fleur]

It has been $30 @ RP for ages... and now $15 (tho i think its all gone by now). BBV (some locations) has it new for $29.99. Dirt 1 = i've never seen and missing that for my collection.:(

That sucks. I've only ever seen it (Dirt) once used. A true passenger pigeon, that one.

[grappos13]

It has been $30 @ RP for ages... and now $15 (tho i think its all gone by now). BBV (some locations) has it new for $29.99. Dirt 1 = i've never seen and missing that for my collection.:(

dirt 1 i remember seeing back in the day for ps3 at like one BBV but it was only new and it was expensive... and ive also heard that its rare too.. thats why im gonna keep the grid i found at RP for $15...even tho i dont play racing games that often (and i have soo many lol)...another one i was thinking of getting cheap was ferrari challenge as this is on ps3 and wii and the ps3 one is pretty rare too... if anyone has it and wants to sell it to me for cheap (or exchange for a working ps3 game at EB or BB, let me know)

[Parth]

^ I've seen plenty of copies of DiRT 1 but I don't think I've ever seen MUA for ps3.

Funny how these things happen.

[CyniC-]

I assume this is probably the right place to ask this question:

I got a raincheck from FS, from when Assassin's Creed was 9.99 for PS3.

However, FS hasn't updated their stock for the PS3 version all month.

I randomly check everyday to see if theres stock avail but none ever, for any store.

It says good for 30 days which is up on the 26th.

Will they issue me another rain check based on no inventory? or are they doing this on purpose and as soon as its 30 days after that sale period, theyll add stock?

i was in the same boat for the past month till I went to FS and got it for X360 instead... still at $10. Try that if you are stuck!!! I hope you have a 360.

Otherwise I think you can get your $10 back... I doubt they'd extend the rain check. Last time I checked there was no PS3 AC in transit.

[lemailme]

i was in the same boat for the past month till I went to FS and got it for X360 instead... still at $10. Try that if you are stuck!!! I hope you have a 360.

Otherwise I think you can get your $10 back... I doubt they'd extend the rain check. Last time I checked there was no PS3 AC in transit.

My roommate has it for 360 so id rather get it on PS3

Where do you check if theres PS3 AC in transit?

[trixR4kids]

Huh, guess it's just luck. I've seen a number of MUA's for PS3 over time for fairly cheap. Mainly BBV, RP and MP I believe. Can be had on goozex for an OK price, last time I checked. I agree on Grid being difficult to track down cheap for PS3, Dirt 1 as well.

anyone got an updated tiv on MUA for ps3 at eb? tivs list it as $16.50 as of 10/9/09, and im at the point that i've played too much of it

[NoName #1]

EB games today:
Star Wars: TFU (Wii) $9.75
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (Wii) $4.50
Rayman Raving Rabids (x360) $4.50
Also Top Spin 3 (Wii) is $5 something

The last 3 were all >$8 on TIVs.ca :(

[iwasbored]

Oct. 23
RE5-ps3 36$ at BBV

also, why are all the tivs suddenly dropping? they told me like 18 dollars at EB for RE5. wasn't it close to 40 a few weeks ago.

[easterclause]

EB games today:
Star Wars: TFU (Wii) $9.75
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (Wii) $4.50
Rayman Raving Rabids (x360) $4.50
Also Top Spin 3 (Wii) is $5 something

The last 3 were all >$8 on TIVs.ca :(

My guess, if I had to, is that they are nearly done stocking up on games for Christmas.

[Bonks]

Afro Samurai (360) no longer works for the Best Buy T4G1. End War (360) does however.

[iwasbored]

My guess, if I had to, is that they are nearly done stocking up on games for Christmas.

Yeah, when I went to EB they had atleast 4 rows of games stacked together.

[kindred_99]

I've been looking for a PS3 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 for a while now and can't seem to find one. I hate buying used games at EB but there are a few like that one that I would. I can't even find any on Craisglist or Kijiji.

[arreat89]

Traded in Halo 3, Gears2, and Oblivion GOTY all worked for T3GIF promo at EBG today. Gears 1 didn't work.

[dorje]

EB Games:
PS3
Stormrise - $8.25
MGS 4 - $11
GT Prologue 5 - $9.50
WII Rayman Raving Rabbids Tv Party - $9.50

Following Games >$8
Endwar PS3
Shaun White Snowboarding PS3
Unreal Tournament III PS3
Puppy Love WII

[N64]

EB Games:
PS3
Stormrise - $8.25
MGS 4 - $11
GT Prologue 5 - $9.50
WII Rayman Raving Rabbids Tv Party - $9.50

Following Games >$8
Endwar PS3
Shaun White Snowboarding PS3
Unreal Tournament III PS3
Puppy Love WII

Endwar for ps3 went up? Fck I just gave that back to BB a few days ago because it was worth $7 something at EB.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Endwar for ps3 went up? Fck I just gave that back to BB a few days ago because it was worth $7 something at EB.

I could be mistaken but I think he meant to say less than < instead of > (?)

[Vinman]

I've been looking for a PS3 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 for a while now and can't seem to find one.

I'd check out the RCSS bargain bin, as our locals ones have it at $18.88.

[kindred_99]

Thanks for the heads up. Mind if I ask what area you're in or which location you've seen it at? I haven't seen it at the 401/Winston Churchill location.

[grappos13]

Endwar for ps3 went up? Fck I just gave that back to BB a few days ago because it was worth $7 something at EB.

nah.. im sure he meant < 8 ...endwar was less than 7 yesterday.. it was like 4.50 or something..

[domo325]

tiv as of today, oct. 23..

FS
Call of Duty 4 (ps3) non goty - $37
Resistance 2 (ps3) - $19.50

EB
Resistance 2 (ps3) - $17.50

[N64]

nah.. im sure he meant < 8 ...endwar was less than 7 yesterday.. it was like 4.50 or something..

ya u guys are right...btw anyone ever try trading in Watchmen the End is Nigh for ps3? It's the game + blu ray so I dunno if EB will take it.

Thanks

[kings5504]

^

The EB I frequent allowed me to trade it in. The CSR wasn't sure at first if they take it for exactly the same reason you said, but when he scanned the game, a trade-in value of 9.50 came out so it IS in their system. I was told they'll only take the game, so he let me keep the Blu-Ray movie (Not sure if this is YMMV).

[N64]

^

The EB I frequent allowed me to trade it in. The CSR wasn't sure at first if they take it for exactly the same reason you said, but when he scanned the game, a trade-in value of 9.50 came out so it IS in their system. I was told they'll only take the game, so he let me keep the Blu-Ray movie (Not sure if this is YMMV).

haha that would be sick...the game sucks but I'd love to keep the Director's Cut Blu ray + poster and extras, just give the game and manual. I'll try tomorrow and post back. Btw did you try this recently or a while back? The Tiv on TIVS.ca is 11.50 for 9/23/09...exactly 2 months ago lol

[grappos13]

haha that would be sick...the game sucks but I'd love to keep the Director's Cut Blu ray + poster and extras, just give the game and manual. I'll try tomorrow and post back. Btw did you try this recently or a while back? The Tiv on TIVS.ca is 11.50 for 9/23/09...exactly 2 months ago lol

i just picked this up for $15 brand new at the rogers plus clearance sale.. pretty good id say... now i just gotta sell of the watchmen blu-ray that i havent watched that has been sitting on my shelf...any takers? :D

[kings5504]

Btw did you try this recently or a while back? The Tiv on TIVS.ca is 11.50 for 9/23/09...exactly 2 months ago lol

I traded it in a couple of days ago, 10/21 ($9.50 TIV).

[reviveL]

BB
Prototype (PS3) - $40
Crisis Core (PSP) - $13.50

FS
LBP - $37
InFamous - $40
Resistance 2 - $37

[mahjongmaniac]

alot of prices are higher at blockbuster.. why aren't more people trading in at blockbuster?

not quite... DK:BB is only $1 at BBV, but $18 at FS and $6 at EBG :D

but normally yes, BBV has higher TIVs in general

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For straight credit trades, yes BBV is better. But other stores offer better trade promos that prove to be more worthwhile for most people ie EB T3G1F and BB T4G2.

don't forget EBG's console trade promos ;)

[MK-com]

This has probably been asked already, but are there any plans to add Best Buy to the TIVS.ca site?

[jackass_ca]

i just picked this up for $15 brand new at the rogers plus clearance sale.. pretty good id say... now i just gotta sell of the watchmen blu-ray that i havent watched that has been sitting on my shelf...any takers? :D

In the RP in London, it is still on the regular wall, at a price of $30, but not in the clearance bin for the extra 50% off.

[CyniC-]

My roommate has it for 360 so id rather get it on PS3

Where do you check if theres PS3 AC in transit?

i went to individual stores and asked the guys in the entertainment department to check on their computers whether any more would come... they told me not only there was zero stock, but none was on order... lol this was from 1-3 weeks ago.

[grappos13]

In the RP in London, it is still on the regular wall, at a price of $30, but not in the clearance bin for the extra 50% off.

doesnt matter if its on the wall.. get them to scan.. mine scanned at 15 i think (or it coulda been 17.50)... either way its decent for the blu-ray and game..even if the game isint that good..

also, it was on the big list that i took a quick look at on tuesday while some worker was looking at the list and putting stickers on the games on the shelves.. they didnt even have a bin, she was just stickering everything that was on the wall that was on her list

[MK-com]

EB:
Lego Indiana Jones (Wii) $7
Chronicles of Riddick (360) $8.50
Grid (360) $15

[mahjongmaniac]

Off topic but....I got a job at Future Shop in the Entertainment department! Will be posting TIVs if I can get easy access to them :)

i'm pretty sure neksus already has access to that ;)

[jackass_ca]

doesnt matter if its on the wall.. get them to scan.. mine scanned at 15 i think (or it coulda been 17.50)... either way its decent for the blu-ray and game..even if the game isint that good..

also, it was on the big list that i took a quick look at on tuesday while some worker was looking at the list and putting stickers on the games on the shelves.. they didnt even have a bin, she was just stickering everything that was on the wall that was on her list

I'll have to try that... I better take a look at the original RP post again to see what other titles people were getting... then check my RP and have them scan them... thanks Grappos, never thought to try that.

[mahjongmaniac]

EB keeps the used price high on many games because they *assume* you'll be buying with an Edge card and take the 10% off into consideration.

that's also one of the reasons why they give "next to nothing" for your games and resell for some 100%+ of the TIV... they need to take into acct the possibility that many ppl will use the Edge card for 10% off, and still guarantee the used game sale is still profitable

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Uncharted can be had for 24.99 used at Best Buy and RP, if you can find it. Should be easier to find now with the 2nd one out. I managed to snag one not too long ago.

recall that FS/BB have also had 2/$30 sales on all their GHs games (Uncharted included), just recently....

[awworld]

$37 for LBP PS3 at FS as of Oct 22

[bluegill]

EB GAMES
OCT 14th
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena PS3 $8.25
Dead Space PS3 $7.75
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway PS3 $5.50

[cashinstinct]

Afro Samurai PS3 trade-in is now $6.75

EB
Still >$8
Afro Samurai x360


Did anyone else traded Afro Samurai X360 at EB recently? Seems like PS3 version is under $8 but X360 version is over $8 ...

[jEnkinsX]

uncharted is 14.99 @ BBV if you can find one. I got mine @ Main and Vooden location in Brampton :D

[kevin634]

EB TIV's as of today:
Dead Rising: 6.75
Need for Speed Most Wanted: 7.50

[marximum]

uncharted is 14.99 @ BBV if you can find one. I got mine @ Main and Vooden location in Brampton :D

Nice find!!

[Parth]

There was also one copy of uncharted at the albion/thistledown BBV for 14.99. It was there last night.

[Ixezed]

What's the TIV of uncharted 1 at Ebgames ?

[mahjongmaniac]

What's the TIV of uncharted 1 at Ebgames ?

as per tivs.ca, $9.75 but that was since the 10th of Oct
better call to double check

[jEnkinsX]

Nice find!!

Sorry I didn't clarify.. its a USED copy. I hope I didnt burst anyones bubble.

How much is GTA4 used at BBV? I want to get some games ready for RP T2G1F. What are the 2 cheapest games on the eligible list? I can still do T3 for them too right? Maybe it'll be cheaper to get 3 than 2? (i mean coz depending on the game, UT3 @ EB at South Common is like 9.99, Bioshock PS3 is 14.99. One more game and I got Assassin's Creed 2.

[iwasbored]

Does anyone know if the FS at Kennedy take trade-ins? If not, what's the closest one to STC that does.

[sunnay]

EB: MLB 09 the Show - $12.25 Oct 24

[MK-com]

EB: Chronicles of Riddick (360) no longer qualifies @ $7.50.

[BUFFAR]

PS3 - The Bigs 2 by 2KSPORTS

BBV - $17.50
FS - $27.00

Please ignore the FS TIV. It's very strange since I called a couple day before and they told me the tiv for this game is $27. Today, I went into a FS to do the trade expecting to just get $27 but holly molly!! It's still $37.00!!!

Used the credits + $5.xx to get LBP GOTY. :D

[madara]

Sorry I didn't clarify.. its a USED copy. I hope I didnt burst anyones bubble.

How much is GTA4 used at BBV? I want to get some games ready for RP T2G1F. What are the 2 cheapest games on the eligible list? I can still do T3 for them too right? Maybe it'll be cheaper to get 3 than 2? (i mean coz depending on the game, UT3 @ EB at South Common is like 9.99, Bioshock PS3 is 14.99. One more game and I got Assassin's Creed 2.

you can get LOTR:Conquest for $19.99. it is not as cheap as the other 2, but that will do if you don't like driving around too much. i'll do it myself had i not been currently satisfied with what i already have from all the recent deals.

[boondock]

Went to EB today: Xbox 360

UFC 36.50 (just in a CD case)
Prototype- 17.50 :confused: (Drop really fast!!! Anyone know why or is just EB)

[MysteriousBB]

Tried to trade in WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 09 PS3 at EB Games and they were only offering $5 for it.

[BUFFAR]

Tried to trade in WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 09 PS3 at EB Games and they were only offering $5 for it.

I'm sure you get a little more at BB.

[ch08532]

Trade in at FS (Kanata location @ Oct 24th, 2009) :

All PS3 games--

CoD:WaW - 29.25 (big drop from $40)
UEFA Euro 08 - $8.40
The Darkness - $6.00
Soul Calibur 4 - $10.80

Also noticed that CoD:MW is trading higher than WaW (priced $35)

[Xeerochild]

BBV
Madden 10 (PS3) - $42

BB
Madden 10 (PS3) - $40
NHL 10 (PS3) - Not in their system =/

EB Games
Madden 10 (PS3) - $28.50
NHL 10 (PS3) - $25.25

[heat??]

wow trade in values are dropping like crazy whats going on?

[unknown2099]

OCT 24/09

EB Games - Wii

Super Smash Bros Brawl $10.75

Boom Blox $6.00

Blast Works $3.00

Zelda: Twilight Princess $37

Mario Kart Wii $19.50

man smash bros dropped hard...

[SubEe]

Oh man a ton of games i was hopin to do the t3g1 for ac2 and mw2 with have now gone below t.i.v value. Bummer..

[Sajiko]

The gem among all stores is Rogers Plus.

[MisterPinst]

Anyone know if the following 4 are eligible for the T4G2?

Halo Wars (X360)
Fable II (X360)
COD 4 (X360)
GTA 4 (X360)

I'm confident about the first 3, but not sure if GTA 4 will still be eligible???

[GVRtrader]

Anyone know if the following 4 are eligible for the T4G2?

Halo Wars (X360)
Fable II (X360)
COD 4 (X360)
GTA 4 (X360)

I'm confident about the first 3, but not sure if GTA 4 will still be eligible???

GTA4 was no longer eligible as of i believe thursday. The other 3 do have high value tho and if you go @ the right time, they might let it slide as they will surely profit from your trade (a lot more than those they get forced to accept).

[GVRtrader]

Please ignore the FS TIV. It's very strange since I called a couple day before and they told me the tiv for this game is $27. Today, I went into a FS to do the trade expecting to just get $27 but holly molly!! It's still $37.00!!!

Used the credits + $5.xx to get LBP GOTY. :D

Damn i wish i knew that today... i could've used some FS credit.:cheesygri

[MisterPinst]

GTA4 was no longer eligible as of i believe thursday. The other 3 do have high value tho and if you go @ the right time, they might let it slide as they will surely profit from your trade (a lot more than those they get forced to accept).

Yeah I was planning on using GTA4 and Fable II at Rogers for MW2. I have no use for Assassin's Creed 2 so I was hoping I could use the T4G2 BB promotion to get Dragon Age instead. Thanks for the info!

[shaolinmonk]

bbv
360 afro samurai $12 bucks

lol i'm racking all this BBV credit and have nothing to spend it on...

[qasic]

EB Games @ October 24

Rock Revolution (game only, PS3) - $2.50
Dead Space Extraction (Wii) - $12.50
Carnival Games (Wii) - $4.00
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) - $11.00

[Ixezed]

Someone have a hint on The conduit(wii) and Batman Arkham Asylum (x360) TIVS at EBGAMES ?

[GVRtrader]

bbv
360 afro samurai $12 bucks

lol i'm racking all this BBV credit and have nothing to spend it on...

Should've used it @ EB for T3G1F (i think it still works?).

Some games that used to work but no longer do:
NFS: Carbon (360)... this one has been 9.75 forever but the rep told me over the phone today it was 2.75
Harry Potter: OP (Wii) - 7.50 (was $8.xx yesterday, called in today when i found one @ RP and it dropped)

Games that still work and TIVs for them
Wii Sport Resort (wii) - 15.00 (game only)
TR:U (PS3) - 8.50
SW:U (PS3) - 9.50
GF2 (360) - 16.00
WWE SvR 09 (360) - 8.xx (note PS3 does not work, only 360 and im sure this will drop soon, rep was surprised it worked too)
End war (360) - 9
End war (ps3) - 8 (it went up from 5.75 it seems, rep said 8 over the phone and then said oh 360, one sec... so i assume thats the legit value for PS3, someone might want to confirm)

[mahjongmaniac]

OCT 24/09

EB Games - Wii

Super Smash Bros Brawl $10.75

Boom Blox $6.00

Blast Works $3.00

Zelda: Twilight Princess $37

Mario Kart Wii $19.50

man smash bros dropped hard...

SSBB for $10.75? that's crazy...

should still be $30 at FS, and $35 at RP

MK also tanked as well, i recall during the TMGM event it was $35

[Parth]

Mario kart is also 40 at rp.

[GVRtrader]

Mario kart is also 40 at rp.

+1, i traded one in today (note sometime they want the wheel, other time they don't since i went to a few RP, i traded it in @ the 3rd one, Hasting/burnaby) cause they didn't want the wheel. Great way to get 2 wheels if you live in GVR (59.99 + 2 wheels + 11.20 GC if you did T4G2F then exchanged for it). Add the 40 TIV and the 2 wheels more or less cost $20 (thats the difference but realistically you your net cost is ~20-30 for the entire package and you get back $50 + 2 wheels).

[grappos13]

nooo endwar ps3 went up? boourns.. as i just traded it in the other day at BBV for $10 as it was only like $5ish at EB on thursday.. that sucks ass lol... woulda used that, stormrise and a mgs4 i have

[the_fm]

wow trade in values are dropping like crazy whats going on?

from what i can see at numerous EB, they have tons of used games but it doesn't seem to be selling at all. well, the turnaround isn't what it's supposed to be so they don't want more games. that's why tivs are dropping like crazy. that's my theory though.

[GVRtrader]

from what i can see at numerous EB, they have tons of used games but it doesn't seem to be selling at all. well, the turnaround isn't what it's supposed to be so they don't want more games. that's why tivs are dropping like crazy. that's my theory though.

That theory seems to be true as everyone (in the last month) seems to be buying out all of RP's old stock and feeding it to BB/FS/EB so their TIVs are bound to drop. The only games moving out of EB are those that work for BB!:cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

nooo endwar ps3 went up? boourns.. as i just traded it in the other day at BBV for $10 as it was only like $5ish at EB on thursday.. that sucks ass lol... woulda used that, stormrise and a mgs4 i have

I'm not sure but thats what the rep told me over the phone. I was asking for the 360 as i found a couple copies @ RP for 14.99 (marked @ 24.99 but scanned @ 14.99). The rep gave what i assume was the PS3 version unless PSP is over 8 then told me $9.

I'll double check tomorrow since i got to return an extra copy of fifa there anyways.

[grappos13]

I'm not sure but thats what the rep told me over the phone. I was asking for the 360 as i found a couple copies @ RP for 14.99 (marked @ 24.99 but scanned @ 14.99). The rep gave what i assume was the PS3 version unless PSP is over 8 then told me $9.

I'll double check tomorrow since i got to return an extra copy of fifa there anyways.

no worries for me, i got rid of it.. well i do have the copy with my headset from RP... i wanted to keep the game.. but if its back over 8.. might use it again to do an EB trade 3...then pick it up when it goes back on sale cheap

[GVRtrader]

no worries for me, i got rid of it.. well i do have the copy with my headset from RP... i wanted to keep the game.. but if its back over 8.. might use it again to do an EB trade 3...then pick it up when it goes back on sale cheap

Would take quite a long time to find it cheaper than $15/25 (reg/LE) but i guess its possible if you find it used @ EB or something. Its a really good game to play during the day but at night, people will think you're strange.:cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

+1, i traded one in today (note sometime they want the wheel, other time they don't since i went to a few RP, i traded it in @ the 3rd one, Hasting/burnaby) cause they didn't want the wheel. Great way to get 2 wheels if you live in GVR (59.99 + 2 wheels + 11.20 GC if you did T4G2F then exchanged for it). Add the 40 TIV and the 2 wheels more or less cost $20 (thats the difference but realistically you your net cost is ~20-30 for the entire package and you get back $50 + 2 wheels).

the last 2 times i've traded, neither time did the CSR ask for the wheel... they only wanted the game

[Vinman]

from what i can see at numerous EB, they have tons of used games but it doesn't seem to be selling at all.

I'd agree with this, and I really think EB's prices have a lot to do with it. I go in there sometimes looking for a few games, and see used prices that are significantly higher than a new game down the street at FS/BB/TSCC/RCSS/Zellers/etc. Sometime, the EB used game is priced higher than their brand new game (Fable 2, MK vs. DC, et al) prices.

Especially with the tanking TIVs, EB's entire used game pricing matrix needs to be overhauled.

[sonicmonkey]

Mirrors Edge PS3 EB TIV $4.50

[engmsf]

Someone have a hint on The conduit(wii) and Batman Arkham Asylum (x360) TIVS at EBGAMES ?

Sorry no idea what the EB values are.

OCT24 Blockbuster Video
PS3 Batman Arkham Asylum - $35
PS3 Sega Rally Revo - $5 (decided to keep this)

[iwasbored]

Does anyone know where I can get the best tiv for Resistance 2?

[jEnkinsX]

Was lucky enough to find legend of Zelda (thanks GVAtrader) at BBV. It wasn't on display. I called a bbv and asked if they had one they said no so i asked to check which one does. I go to that location, it's not even on display. They found it in one of the drawers and it was scratched. They tried cleaning it but scratches were still visible. I go to EB and girl kept talking that she didn't even check. So I got 37 for it. Then I returned 2 used games that I got which I paid for with and edge card so no tax. But when she refunded me it on a gc she gave me the tax. No biggie.



Oh btw, legend of Zelda is 4.99 used at bbv of you can find one. Tiv is 37 at EB

[Late Night Merchant]

TIVS at EB
Afro Samurai PS3: $6
Up Wii: 8.25

[qasic]

Current as of October 25, 2009

Future Shop
Rock Revolution (PS3) - $1.20
Carnival Games (Wii) - $13.20
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) - $8.40
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii) - $18.00

EB Games
Mario Strikers Charged (Wii) - $11.75

[belowzeros]

Brutal Legend is $49 at BBV


42 now. unless we were talking about ps3 but i think it dropped today or yesterday but it's definitely 42 for 360

[xjohnx]

BlockBuster

Madden 09 Collectors (PS3) - $15

Rogers

Madden 09 Collectors (PS3) - $3


managed to grab 2 from BB YMMV (game clearance, $5 each).

[rapsfan12]

is the TIV for littlebigplanet still $37 at FS? the site hasn't updated it in a while...i'm hoping to cash it in on tuesday to help pay for forza motorsport 3 and just get the GOTY edition down the road...

also does anyone know if the FS at yonge/dundas (or even the BB at yonge/dundas...i'm assuming the TIVs are the same there?) will take games for trade-ins? i'm going to be in the area on tuesday...

thanks

[iwasbored]

is the TIV for littlebigplanet still $37 at FS? the site hasn't updated it in a while...i'm hoping to cash it in on tuesday to help pay for forza motorsport 3 and just get the GOTY edition down the road...

also does anyone know if the FS at yonge/dundas (or even the BB at yonge/dundas...i'm assuming the TIVs are the same there?) will take games for trade-ins? i'm going to be in the area on tuesday...

thanks

It's not listed on FS's site as one that does,but neither is the one at Kennedy and they do. Your best off calling them on Monday and finding out. And the tivs at BB and FS seem to vary so you may want to try both.

Also, are FS reps able to give you the value of a game over the phone or do you have to bring in the game? When I called, they wouldn't give me the tiv for Resistance 2 but when I've called EB in the past they did. Do they have a different system or was the rep just being lazy?

[rapsfan12]

It's not listed on FS's site as one that does,but neither is the one at Kennedy and they do. Your best off calling them on Monday and finding out. And the tivs at BB and FS seem to vary so you may want to try both.

thanks for the reply...

[TheBigSorbo]

Oh btw, legend of Zelda is 4.99 used at bbv of you can find one. Tiv is 37 at EB

Which Zelda is this? Is that the Wii One?

Thanks

[renegadeavenger]

bbv:
traded in batman arkham for $35 and guitar hero world tour $20 ( both ps3 ).

used it towards purchasing demons souls ps3

[jEnkinsX]

Which Zelda is this? Is that the Wii One?

Thanks

The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess for Wii

[xSPARKYx-]

Does anyone know where I can get the best tiv for Resistance 2?

ever heard of tivs.ca, the site that this thread is linked to? cmon think before you post people.

[thug98]

resistance 2 is 19.50 and fable 2 are 10.50 at futureshop on the terminal where they give the giftcard but on the lookup they are bothe 37.00 they should give the lookup price but ymmv

[Ixezed]

ever heard of tivs.ca, the site that this thread is linked to? cmon think before you post people.

This website is no longer updated, it is no more valid.
Read the thread before posting aggressives comments.

[ChopSuey]

This website is no longer updated, it is no more valid.
Read the thread before posting aggressives comments.

The site was last updated 3 days ago. Neksus can't be at his computer 24/7... get a grip! :mad:

[mahjongmaniac]

It's not listed on FS's site as one that does,but neither is the one at Kennedy and they do. Your best off calling them on Monday and finding out. And the tivs at BB and FS seem to vary so you may want to try both.

maybe it's time that we have separate columns for FS/BB TIVs at tivs.ca :D


Also, are FS reps able to give you the value of a game over the phone or do you have to bring in the game? When I called, they wouldn't give me the tiv for Resistance 2 but when I've called EB in the past they did. Do they have a different system or was the rep just being lazy?

if they're experienced, then yes they can look up TIV by title search

but EBG OTOH is usually reluctant to do so, not b/c they don't know how to, but just cuz they don't want to (or sometimes they say sth about "company policy and not being able to give TIVs over the phone anymore")

[GVRtrader]

but EBG OTOH is usually reluctant to do so, not b/c they don't know how to, but just cuz they don't want to (or sometimes they say sth about "company policy and not being able to give TIVs over the phone anymore")

For me its quite the opposite. I always get 4-10 TIVs by phone from a EB rep but i never even try to phone FS because most of the time i have problems getting TIV even when i'm there in person asking (they just don't seem to know how to properly use their TI system yet). If i get lucky, the rep lets me go in and check the values myself.

Of course for EB trade in, i actually went to quite a few EB and use #s that are normally not busy (i.e. avoid metro/richmond center cause they are generally busy).

[mahjongmaniac]

The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess for Wii

that's crazy

everywhere else is still selling a new/used copies for like $50+

so if the used pricing is only $5, that could mean a new copy is only $10? :-0

-------

For me its quite the opposite. I always get 4-10 TIVs by phone from a EB rep

if you're lucky to get a CSR that doesn't mind or isn't busy at the till serving instore customers, then yeah, i've been able to do that too


but i never even try to phone FS because most of the time i have problems getting TIV even when i'm there in person asking (they just don't seem to know how to properly use their TI system yet). If i get lucky, the rep lets me go in and check the values myself.

the few times i was at FS for a trade, i actually had to wait like 5-10 mins for s/b to come by to serve me... it was almost like at a certain period of time every day the CSR in the entertainment dept. is gone

[HeavyDutyKronos]

the few times i was at FS for a trade, i actually had to wait like 5-10 mins for s/b to come by to serve me... it was almost like at a certain period of time every day the CSR in the entertainment dept. is gone

do a lot of shopping at 4:20? :lol:

[jEnkinsX]

that's crazy

everywhere else is still selling a new/used copies for like $50+

so if the used pricing is only $5, that could mean a new copy is only $10? :-0


I called BBVs in Mississauga and Brampton and asked them to check who has one in the city. No one does. And when I asked how much is it used and brand new? They say "Oh Brand new copies are 59.99 and used copies are [PAUSE here] 4.99. That's weird." Wait? Is it automatic that NEW is $5 more than used? Maybe they'll be updating soon? Coz the same location where I found it used had 3 NEW! 59.99 :(


WHen I found one with no manual or front and back cover just a white case w/ a BBV paper inside stating its title i didnt want to get it. but i remembered.. EB is only picky if ur doing a T3.. straight credit they dont care much :D

[Mexi-Can]

Oct 24

BBV
Nascar 09 PS3 $7.50

[arty316]

EB TIV today

Prince of Persia (PS3) 9.50
Ace Combat 6 (360) 8.25

[moochi]

some recent tivs (10/23-10/25)

BBV
Up - ps3 - 30
X-Men Wolverine - 360- 30
Afro Samurai - 360 - 12
Watchmen - End is Nigh - 360 - 30

EB
Lost Odyssey - 360 - 7

FS
Metroid Prime 3 - Wii - 18
X-Men Wolverine - 360 - 30
Afro Samurai - 360 - 10
Lost Odyssey - 360 - 3.60

[neksus]

I think one things for certain. The guy updating the tivs.ca website probably gave up updating by now lol

Nah. Just been a crazy hectic semester. I literally have 6 assignments due every week, some of which take upwards of 20 hours to complete.

[neksus]

Off topic but....I got a job at Future Shop in the Entertainment department! Will be posting TIVs if I can get easy access to them :)

Would save me a trip down there. I have access to the DB but have to be using their wifi/internet to access it. Stupid IP blocking.

[cashinstinct]

Neksus:Good to know you are still around neksus and your assignments will soon be finished. Hope you will be able to handle these soon.

If you refer to CAG's thread on TIVS, you can see there were discussions about helping you with tivs.ca (too big to handle for one person), if you want to allow access to more people to update TIVS directly without approval.

BB TIVS are different than FS it seems (BB updated more often because of the promo T4G2F saga), so when you will come back, having a BB column would be helpful.

It would be helpful for you if people could post TIVS on one thread only (Tivs are now spread between many threads everywhere when there is a promo).

Good luck with your assignments.

[CyniC-]

EBTIV @ Noon MST:

End War PS3 ($7.25 - confirms previous post that it may be >$8)
Devil May Cry 4 PS3 ($3.75)

[rudyjuly2]

Neksus:Good to know you are still around neksus and your assignments will soon be finished. Hope you will be able to handle these soon.

If you refer to CAG's thread on TIVS, you can see there were discussions about helping you with tivs.ca (too big to handle for one person), if you want to allow access to more people to update TIVS directly without approval.

BB TIVS are different than FS it seems (BB updated more often because of the promo T4G2F saga), so when you will come back, having a BB column would be helpful.

It would be helpful for you if people could post TIVS on one thread only (Tivs are now spread between many threads everywhere when there is a promo).

Good luck with your assignments.


This entire thread is huge and takes a lot of work. We do rely on everyone's honesty so I wonder if a wikipedia tivs.ca table where users could go in and edit values themselves when trading a game would be a good idea. Just a thought that popped in my head.

[cashinstinct]

This entire thread is huge and takes a lot of work. We do rely on everyone's honesty so I wonder if a wikipedia tivs.ca table where users could go in and edit values themselves when trading a game would be a good idea. Just a thought that popped in my head.

Wikipedia project did not work before, explaining why tivs.ca was created by neksus....

Your idea is good, but it did not work in the last years. People did not take the time to enter values in the wiki, it was a mess.

[aznrock2000]

Did a T3 for Forza last night at EB with these :

Star Wars FU (PS3) - $11ish
Scribblenauts (DS) - $9.75
FF7 Crisis Core (PSP) - $11.25

All qualified. I'm guessing these probably could have worked at Best Buy but seriously, I didn't want to do any running around and there are no BBs in my area.

[LIVE DEREK]

EB
--

PS3 End War was only $4.25

[splinter]

As of october 25th @ futureshop:

UFC : 40$
RE5 : 40$
Batman : 27$

way way lower at bestbuy.

[Longobongo]

TIVs today

FS:
Super Mario Galaxy - Wii - 30
Fallout 3 (Regular edition) - PS3 - 40 (vs 10.50 at BB, tiv.ca has BB value)
Resident Evil 5 - PS3 - 40
Wii Fit - Wii - Not in system

RP:
Super Mario Galaxy - Wii - 35
Fallout 3 (Regular edition) - PS3 - 40
(Both are as listed on rogersplus website)

So get your Fallout 3 trade ins to FS/RP while you still can!

[Longobongo]

This entire thread is huge and takes a lot of work. We do rely on everyone's honesty so I wonder if a wikipedia tivs.ca table where users could go in and edit values themselves when trading a game would be a good idea. Just a thought that popped in my head.

the wiki idea has been tried before but has been abused by individuals who enter bogus values or erase the entire list, i think it was because of things like this which convinced neksus to create tivs.ca

[NoName #1]

EB Games today:

WarioWare Smooth Moves (wii) $16.25
Trauma Center: Second Opinion (wii) $6.75

These qualified for T3G1F
Star Wars: TFU (wii)
Star Wars: TFU (x360)
Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)

[LIVE DEREK]

Clearly the best idea would be to keep TIVS.ca but also have a Wiki site. That way the Wiki site would be updated all the time and you could cross reference it to TIVS.ca

[rapsfan12]

RE5 : 40$

still? is this the 360 or ps3 version? i've been meaning to get around to playing RE5 but i couldn't stand the idea of playing with an AI partner for the entire game (and the co-op idea doesn't appeal to me)...i think i'll just force myself through it this week and trade it in towards something else at the end of the week...

[The Cake is a Lie]

Quick question, hoping someone can help me out. I'm thinking of trading in Halo 3 LE, do I also have to include the art book it came with? Thanks.

[iwasbored]

Just got back from trading Resistance 2

FS-19.50
BB-19.00
BBV-30.00

[easterclause]

Quick question, hoping someone can help me out. I'm thinking of trading in Halo 3 LE, do I also have to include the art book it came with? Thanks.

They just take the case, the manual, and the game disc.

[megardi]

Quick question, hoping someone can help me out. I'm thinking of trading in Halo 3 LE, do I also have to include the art book it came with? Thanks.

They just take the case, the manual, and the game disc.


Depends on where, actually... if you are asking specifically about EB, then they don't take off any "value" even if you just trade in the game itself for straight credit.

If you are looking to include it in a Trade-3 deal however, then you will need the original case and manual.

[ADBAWG]

$37 TIV for Little Big Planet (Reg Ed.) at Futureshop as of today.

[Stetson717]

EB Games today:

Wii
Call of duty 3 $17.25
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $8

Xbox 360
Halo 3 $16.50

PS3
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 $11
MLB 2K9 $3

[Kynax]

Just came back from EB Games doing the PS3 promo.

Xbox 360
GTA IV 8.50$

DS
Super Mario 64 DS 10.75$
Tetris DS 11$
Mario Kart DS 11.25$

Games I didn't use
Mario & Luigi Partners in Time (DS) - Not sure, but over 8$
Halo 3 Limited edition (French) (Xbox 360) 2$
Mario Party 4 (Gamecube) - 8.50$

[shandrew]

Just went to block buster video:

ps3
batman 35.00
infamous 36.00
street fighter 4 18.00
resident evil 5 24.00
grand theft auto 10.00
metal gear solid 10.00
prototype 31.50

saw a guy trade in xbox starwars and prince of persia for 10 and 12 dollars respectively

hope this helps

[Ryu69]

does anyone know when futureshop will have newer games on their list of available trade ins? i have a copy of fifa 10 for xbox 360 i want to trade in. i called and they said it isn't in their computer for trade ins.

[United11]

SW Force Unleased - PS3 $9.xx
Tiger 09 - Wii $8.00

Was told early last week that Tiger was $6.50, so I gave up on it until I saw it posted by someone who traded it yesterday.

Both traded in for New Super Mario, and paid the $9.99 by credit. Just a note, I was told that head office told the employees not to honour this deal, saying it was a mistake...they did it anyways, but if you are planning on doing this, do it quick before the retraction comes.

[Xeerochild]

Has anyone tried trading in NHL 10 at BB or BBV?

BB told me it wasn't in their system and EB has it for <$25.

[grappos13]

does anyone know when futureshop will have newer games on their list of available trade ins? i have a copy of fifa 10 for xbox 360 i want to trade in. i called and they said it isn't in their computer for trade ins.

already want to trade it in after 6 days? max ull get is $40.. im thinking u can get atleast 10-15 more if u sell it separately..

[Andrewz21]

Blockbuster
-Batman AA $35
-Spiderman Web of Shadows $20
-Ninja Gaiden Sigma $10

was gonna use it towards Demon's Souls but out of stock. Thought I could use it for T3g1F at EB, but I couldn't bc their TIVS pale in comparison. Batman was like $20, spiderman was like $8 or $10, and Ninja Gaiden was just $6.50. Plus the cashier said that I couldn't do a T3 for Demon's Souls even if NG was over $8. Never had trouble doing T3s for any $60-70 game with other store clerks..

[domo325]

Blockbuster
-Batman AA $35
-Spiderman Web of Shadows $20
-Ninja Gaiden Sigma $10

was gonna use it towards Demon's Souls but out of stock. Thought I could use it for T3g1F at EB, but I couldn't bc their TIVS pale in comparison. Batman was like $20, spiderman was like $8 or $10, and Ninja Gaiden was just $6.50. Plus the cashier said that I couldn't do a T3 for Demon's Souls even if NG was over $8. Never had trouble doing T3s for any $60-70 game with other store clerks..

T3G1F at EB applies only for preorders or for games that are released after a week. But yea, Demon's Souls are in very limited supply, even for regular editions.

[GVRtrader]

EB TIV (used to get a 2nd copy of Demon Soul to play with my gf and Dragon ball):

TR:U (PS3) - 8.50
Watcher (PS3) - 8.00
WWE SvR 09 (360) - 9.00
End wars (360) - 9.00
SW:FU (PS3) - 9.50
Tiger Woods 09 All Play (Wii) - 8.00

All of the above are B1G1F @ RP, total cost 40 + tax (got a nice rep who charged me 14.99 x2 and 9.99 instead of the higher price games).

[Airtrack]

Even with your epic trading abilities, you still make an effort to help the board.
Thanks GVRtrader!

[EVIL-C]

Rock Band 2 Wii TIV = 15$ @ Blockbuster.

[GVRtrader]

Even with your epic trading abilities, you still make an effort to help the board.
Thanks GVRtrader!

I try to give back info when i can but the board provides me with a lot more info that i didn't know about before.:cheesygri

Updated TIV for BB (as of closing in BC, was too hungry to post before...)
Bionic Commando 22.80 (both console, can get from RP for 29.99 used or 24.99 new, note its not hard to find a filler used game < 19.99 thats worth more than $5 and used game are easier to return so take those into consideration if you are using either)
SF4 (PS3) - 18 (29.99 used @ RP, its part of their new price drops for new games as of part 2 of oct. mags)
Transformer 2: RoF - >9 (can't see the print sorry, 29.99 used @ RP, also part 2 price drop that started tuesday, RE4 is another but i didn't see any copy @ the RPs i went to tonight)

RP Filler (BB TIV still)
Bladestorm (both) - 15 (14.99 used @ RP, note price are generally marked @ 44.99 whenever i found them... probably why no one took them except me, expect BB to have quite a few of these soon/already heh... TIV @ EB for reference is 7.xx)
Pure (both) - 7.75 (note it works for RP T3G1F so use it there instead)
TR:U (both) - 8 (note PS3 version still works for EB T3G1F, 8.50)
007: QoS (both) - 8 (note RP = T2G1F titles)
WWE SvR 09 (360, TIV $9 @ EB games) - 8
UT3 (no clue BB TIV but it works for RP T3G1F, worth noting if anyone wants to go this route to use BB/RP promo the last couple of days, its 9.99 used @ EB games, there were a few @ metro as of closing, also <19.99 @ RP).

So using these $30 titles, the net cost is as high as $120 (pre-tax) for BB but the 4 free titles can net you upto 2 more games @ RP if you manage to find 007: QoS (19.99) as they work for T2G1F or at the very least 1 more title. Not nearly as hot as it once was but still a decent deal. Price per game is around $30-$40 depending on what fillers you find, less if you manage to score bladestorm but i think they are all gone by now. Its also possible to trade PSP/DS games but its a YMMV type of thing and i prefer to not be bother with that.:cheesygri

If anyone wants to use this method in GVR area, there was a quite a few titles @ west broadway location ~10pm PST and should still be there tomorrow (i didn't buy any as BB is closed so i do recommend you check BB/EB before doing this, you can phone pac center EB to get TIVs fairly easily and write a list to get TIV for BB @ cambie, if you give them a list, they generally will give you the TIVs... as long as its not a super long list).

[Captain Snazzypants]

some recent tivs (10/23-10/25)

BBV
Up - ps3 - 30
X-Men Wolverine - 360- 30
Afro Samurai - 360 - 12
Watchmen - End is Nigh - 360 - 30

EB
Lost Odyssey - 360 - 7

FS
Metroid Prime 3 - Wii - 18
X-Men Wolverine - 360 - 30
Afro Samurai - 360 - 10
Lost Odyssey - 360 - 3.60

Really? Has anyone else gotten $30 for this $40 game?

[Captain Snazzypants]

already want to trade it in after 6 days? max ull get is $40.. im thinking u can get atleast 10-15 more if u sell it separately..

EB is giving an extra 25% TIV bump for any purchases of DJ Hero or Tekken 6 up to November 1st. For NHL 10 (360) anyway, that should take you over $40

T3G1F at EB applies only for preorders or for games that are released after a week. But yea, Demon's Souls are in very limited supply, even for regular editions.

I still have my Demon's Souls (reg) in wrap. Holding out for the Deluxe edition but to could be a long wait on Goozex... If anyone wants it in the Ottawa area, PM me...

[Vinman]

Depends on where, actually... if you are asking specifically about EB, then they don't take off any "value" even if you just trade in the game itself for straight credit.

If you are looking to include it in a Trade-3 deal however, then you will need the original case and manual.

Just a note that the 3-4 EBs I go to are getting a lot more strict in the games and hardware they accept, possibly due to excessive backstock and the higher demand for trade-ins.

The manager I was talking to told me that EB was taking in "too much junk" and that HQ had emailed him about not accepting things like most gaming peripherals, incomplete games and other hard-to-sell stuff. Apparently, people were bringing in too many near-dead (or even fully-dead) joysticks, wheels, guitars, drums, mics, etc., and incomplete games that are almost impossible to sell, so the old "let's dump our junk at EB" gravy train looks to be coming to a stop.

[Sajiko]

Just a note that the 3-4 EBs I go to are getting a lot more strict in the games and hardware they accept, possibly due to excessive backstock and the higher demand for trade-ins.

The manager I was talking to told me that EB was taking in "too much junk" and that HQ had emailed him about not accepting things like most gaming peripherals, incomplete games and other hard-to-sell stuff. Apparently, people were bringing in too many near-dead (or even fully-dead) joysticks, wheels, guitars, drums, mics, etc., and incomplete games that are almost impossible to sell, so the old "let's dump our junk at EB" gravy train looks to be coming to a stop.
Of course, I don't know how they survive, I remember when they had that trade more get more event I took in over 80 games that were borderline $3 and the ones that were under $3 TiV I took to Rogers to bag up their trade 10 get $100 off a system.

[the_fm]

I'd agree with this, and I really think EB's prices have a lot to do with it. I go in there sometimes looking for a few games, and see used prices that are significantly higher than a new game down the street at FS/BB/TSCC/RCSS/Zellers/etc. Sometime, the EB used game is priced higher than their brand new game (Fable 2, MK vs. DC, et al) prices.

Especially with the tanking TIVs, EB's entire used game pricing matrix needs to be overhauled.

well, to be fair to them, they didn't had competition in the used market. but now, with big players (they still have to work on this), they don't have much of a choice. i wonder if WM will enter that market too or will they continue to discount new releases from time to time

[dorje]

Just came back from EB Games doing the PS3 promo.


Whats this PS3 promo, not the one they had in sept, T4 + $199 with GH3.

[neksus]

Mwa ha ha...finally caught up!
Stupid bad week. Having to travel on the weekend didn't help, either!

[neksus]

This has probably been asked already, but are there any plans to add Best Buy to the TIVS.ca site?

Eventually. I didn't add any of the BB values in the past ~week as they differ from FS. If somebody gets me a list of at least a 100 I'll start it. Did the same thing with Rogers, and got a complete list of 360 games from somebody who realized it took alot of work (and then I think lost interest :razz), and every other Rogers employee I talk to seems to be a big puss about getting caught :lol:

[arty316]

EB TIV yesterday (Oct 26)

360 Ace Combat 6 8.25
PS3 Fear 2 10.50
360 SW Force Unleashed 14.50

[The Cake is a Lie]

EB Games October 27th:

Xbox 360
Gears of War 2 - $8.25
Halo 3 Limited Edition - $16.50
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare GOTY - $11 something (Went down quite a bit)
Borderlands - $40

PS3
Batman: Arkham Asylum $18.50

[Ixezed]

Ebgames TIVS october 27th :

- Batman Arkham Asylum (X360) : 21$
- The Conduit (wii) : 20$

[grappos13]

stormrise ps3 is now 7.25 at EB :(

i cant believe i opened it last week.. and never ended up using it at EB or BB for their trade in deals when it qualified.. got too lazy and didnt have other games.. so now it looks like im screwed lol... oh well ... time to trade in for regular credit at FS or BBV.. take the like $5 loss :(

[jEnkinsX]

Bought the following and TIVs at EB as follows
Call of Duty 3 (4.99 @ BBV) - $17.25
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (4.99 @ BBV) - $8.00
Warioware Smooth Moves (9.99 @ BBV) - $16.25

I dunno how much I could've gotten for the 3 games @ BB. But I was happy with the results. I almost doubled my BBV credits.

All qualified for a T3 but all 3 have no manuals and Wario didn't even have the cover just the case. I guess it's okay, I turned 22.60 BBV credit to 41.50 EB. I can get a $20 PSN card and Dead Space for PS3 for RP's T3 for Assassin's Creed 2.

[boondock]

went to BBV picked these up

F.E.A.R (360)- 4.99 (A steal if you can find it)
SR 2 (PS3)- 19.99
SW: FU (360)- 14.99
LOTR: CON (360)- 14.99

Had 60 dollars credit, so it covered it pretty much. All work for EB t3g1f. The wife got fairytale fights and I got tekken 6 with the extra game getting 25% towards tekken(that was an inpluse buy, it wasn't on my list). The CSR did the deals separately, so there was no stacking. All I know is that SW: FU was worth 13 dollars, the others were already fixed for the t3g1f deal already.

[Parth]

All qualified for a T3 but all 3 have no manuals and Wario didn't even have the cover just the case. I guess it's okay, I turned 22.60 BBV credit to 41.50 EB. I can get a $20 PSN card and Dead Space for PS3 for RP's T3 for Assassin's Creed 2.
Huh? RP doesn't have AC as part of their T3... its part of their t2 list...

[jEnkinsX]

Huh? RP doesn't have AC as part of their T3... its part of their t2 list...

lol whoops :S i guess what i bought is going back LOL thanks for bringing that to my attention

i guess i'll either wait for what's on their november T3 and see if theres anything worth doing t3.. if not, bioshock and UT3 is going back

[Parth]

Check out their flyer for next month. They don't list the eligible titles, but they do list the t3 games.

But I seriously doubt UT3 is going to be on that eligible titles list... its down to 14.99 used at RP :p.

[jEnkinsX]

Check out their flyer for next month. They don't list the eligible titles, but they do list the t3 games.

But I seriously doubt UT3 is going to be on that eligible titles list... its down to 14.99 used at RP :p.

This whole time I thought I can trade 3 for Assassin's Creed 2! Ugh.. I feel like such a noob.

[pedcat]

Blockbuster Calgary 17 Ave SW Oct 27:
- Unreal Tournament III (360) $10
- Resident Evil 5 (360) $24
Paid for half of Forza 3...

[rapsfan12]

i went to the FS at hwy. 7 and warden today...there's a terminal in the videogames section, which i'm assuming any customer can use, but i asked the guy working there to give the TIVs of littlebigplanet and SFIV (360) and the computer listed LBP at $37...so he wrote some info down on a sheet of paper and directed me to the CS section (for exchanges/returns/etc.) where another employee processed it...but when i got the receipt back the TIV for LBP is listed at $26.50...i wasn't happy but the guy told me their numbers are different sometimes from that other terminal...

the good thing is i bought 2 games and was able to get a $10 discount for spending $100 (which i wasn't expecting at all) so it was as if i got an extra $10 TIC anyway...the TIV for SFIV was $18 btw...

[madara]

i was just at a rogers store and they offered $22.50 for Batman:AA PS3. i was hoping it was $40 so i can get gow:collection for it. who currently offer the highest tiv for this game?

[domo325]

i was just at a rogers store and they offered $22.50 for Batman:AA PS3. i was hoping it was $40 so i can get gow:collection for it. who currently offer the highest tiv for this game?

Try BBV. Someone quoted $35 for it yesterday.

[madara]

thanks! i'll try it there tom.

[DaoudS]

I too am going to trade in Batman: AA to Batman tomorrow at blockbuster.

[jat84]

Skate 2 (PS3) $17
Left 4 Dead (360) $13

Just traded these 2 + $19.99 for Modern Warfare 2 (360)

[awworld]

... the computer listed LBP at $37...so he wrote some info down on a sheet of paper and directed me to the CS section (for exchanges/returns/etc.) where another employee processed it...but when i got the receipt back the TIV for LBP is listed at $26.50...i wasn't happy but the guy told me their numbers are different sometimes from that other terminal...

last week when i was trading in LBP at Metrotown FS in BC, the CS search and found the trade-in value is $37. when she process it to give me a GC the amount came to $26.50 so she overide it but had to get a manager to type in an approval.

[Captain Snazzypants]

i went to the FS at hwy. 7 and warden today...there's a terminal in the videogames section, which i'm assuming any customer can use, but i asked the guy working there to give the TIVs of littlebigplanet and SFIV (360) and the computer listed LBP at $37...so he wrote some info down on a sheet of paper and directed me to the CS section (for exchanges/returns/etc.) where another employee processed it...but when i got the receipt back the TIV for LBP is listed at $26.50...i wasn't happy but the guy told me their numbers are different sometimes from that other terminal...

the good thing is i bought 2 games and was able to get a $10 discount for spending $100 (which i wasn't expecting at all) so it was as if i got an extra $10 TIC anyway...the TIV for SFIV was $18 btw...

Blockbuster Calgary 17ave sw. Xbox 360
Unreal iii $10
resident evil 5 $24

paid for half of forza 3!

I think Res Evil 5 is still $40 at Future Shop - bummer it dropped at BBV like that.

In other news, BBV is still giving $30 for UP (PS3) as of today - not sure about the 360 version - anyone?. Go figure, they sell it used for $29.99.

The sweetest thing is that I got it free at RV since it's $19.99 as the BOGO free item while paying just $24.99 for Left for Dead which I will soon use as one of the T2G1F for MW2 :cheesygri

[jEnkinsX]

What do u guys think RP's T3 titles for next month? I dunno if I should keep the Bioshock and UT3 i bought for this T3.. I thought I could T3 for AC2.. but im a noob that cant read

[chaingunsofdoom]

FS:
Spyborgs Wii - $5
GTA Chinatown Wars DS - $18
GH Decades DS (Game Only) - $15

BBV:
Watchmen $30 (still!)

[grappos13]

i went to the FS at hwy. 7 and warden today...there's a terminal in the videogames section, which i'm assuming any customer can use, but i asked the guy working there to give the TIVs of littlebigplanet and SFIV (360) and the computer listed LBP at $37...so he wrote some info down on a sheet of paper and directed me to the CS section (for exchanges/returns/etc.) where another employee processed it...but when i got the receipt back the TIV for LBP is listed at $26.50...i wasn't happy but the guy told me their numbers are different sometimes from that other terminal...

the good thing is i bought 2 games and was able to get a $10 discount for spending $100 (which i wasn't expecting at all) so it was as if i got an extra $10 TIC anyway...the TIV for SFIV was $18 btw...

ya... i usually go to that FS if i need a trade in... usually whatever he writes down or is in his lookup system should be the TIV... ive had them override it before to match what is in the computer.. u shoulda got 37 :/

[lemailme]

ya... i usually go to that FS if i need a trade in... usually whatever he writes down or is in his lookup system should be the TIV... ive had them override it before to match what is in the computer.. u shoulda got 37 :/

you can also quote what it says on their website as well.

except i cant seem to find that page anymore

[MDubbelboer]

Uncharted 2: 35 bucks at ebgames

buddy working got pretty mad at me for trading it in. lol.

[grappos13]

Uncharted 2: 35 bucks at ebgames

buddy working got pretty mad at me for trading it in. lol.

well cuz he prolly was thinking..

"man i can just give this guy $35 for it right now"

i know i woulda paid u $35 for it lol

[rapsfan12]

ya... i usually go to that FS if i need a trade in... usually whatever he writes down or is in his lookup system should be the TIV... ive had them override it before to match what is in the computer.. u shoulda got 37 :/

yeah, thanks...i'll see if i can get my revenge later this week as i have thursday-saturday off work and will try to get through resident evil 5...it seems like the type of game i'd finish once and get rid of it right after, and apparently the TIV is till $40 or so at FS...

so what should i do if the TIVs are different again when i trade it in? what if the employee gives me BS again like "the TIV on this system is the official value for your game" if it's the lower one? should i ask for a manager, because i'm not really sure if i have a valid case on this one (although obviously it worked for you)...

[mahjongmaniac]

do a lot of shopping at 4:20? :lol:

nah... not really

once it was like at 7-8 PM in the evening

other random times

i'm not sure if they're short-staffed or just that the CSRs are slacking off

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I called BBVs in Mississauga and Brampton and asked them to check who has one in the city. No one does. And when I asked how much is it used and brand new? They say "Oh Brand new copies are 59.99 and used copies are [PAUSE here] 4.99. That's weird." Wait? Is it automatic that NEW is $5 more than used? Maybe they'll be updating soon? Coz the same location where I found it used had 3 NEW! 59.99 :(

weird

looks exactly like the Halo 3 $10 used vs. $45 new situation

[jEnkinsX]

weird

looks exactly like the Halo 3 $10 used vs. $45 new situation

Yeah I think MUA for Wii is like 24.99 new or 19.99 i think.. then used is 4.99

Maybe its hinting a price drop? Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is like 59.99 new still! Tomorrow Im going to try picking up another copy of COD3.

[mahjongmaniac]

If you refer to CAG's thread on TIVS, you can see there were discussions about helping you with tivs.ca (too big to handle for one person), if you want to allow access to more people to update TIVS directly without approval.

but it must be trusted ppl to have access to TIV changes/updates

otherwise, it'd end up like the wiki TIVs where ppl entered fake TIVs or erased prev.'ly recorded ones


BB TIVS are different than FS it seems (BB updated more often because of the promo T4G2F saga), so when you will come back, having a BB column would be helpful.

yeah, if it wasn't for the T4G2F promo, FS/BB TIVs might've been mostly similar

also, we need a TIVs column for RP :D

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Clearly the best idea would be to keep TIVS.ca but also have a Wiki site. That way the Wiki site would be updated all the time and you could cross reference it to TIVS.ca

agreed

[mahjongmaniac]

T3G1F at EB applies only for preorders or for games that are released after a week. But yea, Demon's Souls are in very limited supply, even for regular editions.

i believe it's officially 2 wks, but some CSRs think it's only 1 wk

[snowman2018]

Another price drop for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the 360 TIV= $15.50

[GVRtrader]

i believe it's officially 2 wks, but some CSRs think it's only 1 wk

Depends on location and rep. I talked with rep @ North van the other idea and he said within 3 weeks. Talked to other rep @ oakridge and they said the same thing. Asked a rep @ lougheed and they said pre order only and from the list only...:| Good thing i generally never go there (was just browsing for used games lol).

[discountone]

Depends on location and rep. I talked with rep @ North van the other idea and he said within 3 weeks. Talked to other rep @ oakridge and they said the same thing. Asked a rep @ lougheed and they said pre order only and from the list only...:| Good thing i generally never go there (was just browsing for used games lol).

i am from north van it is always 1 week

which store u go to? cap mail?

[cashinstinct]

but it must be trusted ppl to have access to TIV changes/updates

otherwise, it'd end up like the wiki TIVs where ppl entered fake TIVs or erased prev.'ly recorded ones

yeah, if it wasn't for the T4G2F promo, FS/BB TIVs might've been mostly similar

also, we need a TIVs column for RP :D

I was implying people that can be trust to help neksus. The other suggestion I made was to allow some current members of tivs.ca to update TIVS directly without neksus's approval. It would be for long time RFD and CAG members that uploaded TIVS in the past on tivs.ca .

BB Vs FS:The differences between FS and BB are not only for cheap games... they were also differences for top games (example get $35 at one store, only $25-$30 at another)... so there will be difference between the two stores. Neksus plans a BB column if someone can provide him a list of TIVS like he has for FS.

For Rogers Plus, if you are a TIVS.ca member and add your games to your "game collection" on that website, you can get tivs of all your games at Rogers. Rogers TIV can be updated by TIVS.ca members and neksus updates them. There is simply no Rogers column yet but I suppose it will come.

create your account on tivs.ca to get TIVS at once for all your game collection (including Rogers): http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/

For the wiki, I don't think it is a good idea to do a double-job. Better idea is that people that would take the time to update a wiki... instead take 2 minutes to create your tivs.ca account and update the TIVS of games. Neksus said he approved TIVS of people that posted on tivs.ca even during the week he was really busy with real life.

To update a TIV when you have a TIVS.ca account and you are logged in: http://www.tivs.ca/

You can now click on the game title on the tivs.ca game list and it will bring you to a page where you can suggest TIV for EB/BBV/FS/RP (one or many of these stores) and the date of that TIV.

[arty316]

I was implying people that can be trust to help neksus. The other suggestion I made was to allow some current members of tivs.ca to update TIVS directly without neksus's approval. It would be for long time RFD and CAG members that uploaded TIVS in the past on tivs.ca .

BB Vs FS:The differences between FS and BB are not only for cheap games... they were also differences for top games (example get $35 at one store, only $25-$30 at another)... so there will be difference between the two stores. Neksus plans a BB column if someone can provide him a list of TIVS like he has for FS.

For Rogers Plus, if you are a TIVS.ca member and add your games to your "game collection" on that website, you can get tivs of all your games at Rogers. Rogers TIV can be updated by TIVS.ca members and neksus updates them. There is simply no Rogers column yet but I suppose it will come.

create your account on tivs.ca to get TIVS at once for all your game collection (including Rogers): http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/

For the wiki, I don't think it is a good idea to do a double-job. Better idea is that people that would take the time to update a wiki... instead take 2 minutes to create your tivs.ca account and update the TIVS of games. Neksus said he approved TIVS of people that posted on tivs.ca even during the week he was really busy with real life.

To update a TIV when you have a TIVS.ca account: http://www.tivs.ca/games/tivs/

You can now click on the game title on the tivs.ca game list and it will bring you to a page where you can suggest TIV for EB/BBV/FS/RP (one or many of these stores) and the date of that TIV.

Once you register, how do you add games to your collection?

[cashinstinct]

Once you register, how do you add games to your collection?

To add a game to collection (be able to see a page with all your games and TIV at each store and total TIV for all games at each storE):
1) Register your account: http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/

2) You need to login: http://tivs.ca/login/ (you should be login for a long time after this is done)

3) Go to game list: http://tivs.ca/

4) Click on game title (when you login, you will be able to click on games names)

5) Click on "add this game" to your collection.

Steps 1-4 are the same to submit a TIV for a game

To submit a TIV for a game (be able to see a page with all your games and TIV at each store and total TIV for all games at each storE):
1) Register your account: http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/ (do it once only, remember your password it cannot be recovered)

2) You need to login: http://tivs.ca/login/ (you should be login for a long time after this is done, shall not need to do it every time)

3) Go to game list: http://tivs.ca/

4) Click on game title (when you login, you will be able to click on games names)

5) Add the TIV for the store(s) you know TIV of and choose date(s) that you found this TIV.

6) Click on "Suggest Updates"

[neksus]

I was implying people that can be trust to help neksus. The other suggestion I made was to allow some current members of tivs.ca to update TIVS directly without neksus's approval. It would be for long time RFD and CAG members that uploaded TIVS in the past on tivs.ca .

BB Vs FS:The differences between FS and BB are not only for cheap games... they were also differences for top games (example get $35 at one store, only $25-$30 at another)... so there will be difference between the two stores. Neksus plans a BB column if someone can provide him a list of TIVS like he has for FS.

For Rogers Plus, if you are a TIVS.ca member and add your games to your "game collection" on that website, you can get tivs of all your games at Rogers. Rogers TIV can be updated by TIVS.ca members and neksus updates them. There is simply no Rogers column yet but I suppose it will come.

create your account on tivs.ca to get TIVS at once for all your game collection (including Rogers): http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/

For the wiki, I don't think it is a good idea to do a double-job. Better idea is that people that would take the time to update a wiki... instead take 2 minutes to create your tivs.ca account and update the TIVS of games. Neksus said he approved TIVS of people that posted on tivs.ca even during the week he was really busy with real life.

To update a TIV when you have a TIVS.ca account: http://www.tivs.ca/games/tivs/

You can now click on the game title on the tivs.ca game list and it will bring you to a page where you can suggest TIV for EB/BBV/FS/RP (one or many of these stores) and the date of that TIV.

Just as a note, you can update from the main page at tivs.ca as well if you're logged in (www.tivs.ca/account/login/)

[trixR4kids]

just wondering, for anyone thats bought a used game at best buy. It appears they put a black line down the upc. Would i have any problem trading it to stores like eb games afteR?

[TheGamer2400]

I asked the TIV for NHL 10 (Xbox 360) yesterday as I want to get rid of it:

GameStop/EB Games - $24
BestBuy - $27.XX

I can't believe this game is trading in for so low :mad:. I'm going to try BlockBuster and see how much they're going to offer.

[TheGamer2400]

EB is giving an extra 25% TIV bump for any purchases of DJ Hero or Tekken 6 up to November 1st. For NHL 10 (360) anyway, that should take you over $40


Not the case, the game's TIV is $24 and with the extra 25%, you'll get an extra $6. So you'll get a total of $30 TIV, I was hoping over $40 for this.

[SigBro]

i believe it's officially 2 wks, but some CSRs think it's only 1 wk

I was able to do a T3G1F on Halo 3:ODST just last week. It had been 3+ weeks since release, so I didn't think I'd be able to do it, but the CSR told me, "As long as it's considered a new release, and still sitting on the specified New Release shelves, then you can do a T3 for it".

I thought it was strange because last year it was only 2 weeks after release that you could do a T3 for a game. It wasn't a new employee I delt with last week either; it was the same guy from last year, whose been there for at least 3 years, so he should know his stuff.

[debaser]

CoD Modern Warfare GOTY edition $11.75 trade in at EB Games

[grappos13]

Not the case, the game's TIV is $24 and with the extra 25%, you'll get an extra $6. So you'll get a total of $30 TIV, I was hoping over $40 for this.

try BST to sell it for like 40-45?

[madara]

traded Batman:AA PS3 at BBV for $35. partly paid for my GOW Collection preorder.

[TheGamer2400]

try BST to sell it for like 40-45?

Thanks, but I'm not going to bother. Went to BBV during lunch and they said it trades in for $42. So, I'll trade it there.

[ScoreVancouver]

TIVS:

EB Games:
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3): $3

Blockbuster:
Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3): $7.50
Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3): $7.50
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (PS3): $30

[FlyingMonkey]

Traded in the following at Future Shop last Friday (Oct. 23)
Fable 2 (XBOX 360) for $22.80
Call of Duty Modern Warfare (XBOX 360) for $37.00

I also had Halo 3 which they priced at around $13+, I changed my mind about that and decided to keep it. :)

[engmsf]

EB Games Oct28
PS3 Borderlands - $40

[TT shopper]

TIV @ EB as of Oct 28th

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (PS3) $6.25
Disney Sing It! High School Musical 3: Senior Year (PS3) $5.75

Was trying to get the T2+10 to get Super Mario Bro Wii, too bad, not good enough. Anyone got the deal in GVR?

[chaingunsofdoom]

EB tivs:
LOTR:Conquest (360) $8.50
Spyborgs (Wii) $8.50

Tried T2G1@$9.99 for NSMB Wii, but the EB I was at tonight said come back Nov 1st.

[the_fm]

EB tivs:
LOTR:Conquest (360) $8.50
Spyborgs (Wii) $8.50

Tried T2G1@$9.99 for NSMB Wii, but the EB I was at tonight said come back Nov 1st.

come back? right, your games will probably drop under 8 by then. go to another one

[ricenice]

Futureshop PS3

COD:MW $37
COD:World at war $40

10/28/09

[La Fleur]

Last Remnant has finally bit the bullet at EB - it's sub 8. Another casualty in the war against trading. It remains only useful at RP as a trade 3 title. If you have this game and want to trade it, do it now, before October 30. It holds little value at every other store.

[GVRtrader]

EB TIVs (Oct. 28 as of BC closing)
Watchman (PS3) - 8
PoP (PS3) - 9.50
Tiger woods 09 (Wii) - 8
Sacred 2 (360) - 35

[synthtrance]

BB TIVs:

Rise of the Argonauts (360/PS3): ~17
GTA: Chinatown wars (DS): ~18
Tenchu (PSP): ~13

[killahkam]

Can i do a t3gf on dj hero now ? I tried yesturday and they wouldnt let me

[urs74]

Can i do a t3gf on dj hero now ? I tried yesturday and they wouldnt let me

I wouldn't think so since it's not a stand alone game, it goes for $100+, when the T31F qualifies for a game up to a $69 value.

[mahjongmaniac]

Depends on location and rep. I talked with rep @ North van the other idea and he said within 3 weeks. Talked to other rep @ oakridge and they said the same thing. Asked a rep @ lougheed and they said pre order only and from the list only...:| Good thing i generally never go there (was just browsing for used games lol).

QFT

i've had some CSRs say anything w/i the last mth
back then that's when i got my copy of Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) :D

[tietherope]

Does anyone know where the "most wanted" page with the TIV for Little Big Planet went on the FS site?

[TheHeeyyy]

Does anyone know where the "most wanted" page with the TIV for Little Big Planet went on the FS site?

That page has been gone for at-least a month, so I don't think it'll ever come back. The TIVs listed there were outdated, and people were pointing to the higher listings on that webpage to get the higher TIVs, so it doesn't surprise me Futureshop took-it down.

[taro-chan]

I asked the TIV for NHL 10 (Xbox 360) yesterday as I want to get rid of it:

GameStop/EB Games - $24
BestBuy - $27.XX

I can't believe this game is trading in for so low :mad:. I'm going to try BlockBuster and see how much they're going to offer.Wow, thats crazy. Glad I only paid 20 dollars for it. Now I need to sell this locally to get some $$ for LBP:GOTY

[urs74]

EB

Did a t3g1f for Forza 3 all games were $9 to $9.50 but all worked for the deal (sorry nexus didn't get the actual amounts).

PS3 Prince of Persia
360 Far Cry 2
360 End War

I did get TIVs for Rockband 360 $6.50, GHIII $1.50 and Mirrors Edge 360 $2.50 I ended up keeping them to sell on Kijiji or CL.

[kindred_99]

As of Today (29-Oct):

BBV
Little Big Planet - $25
Call of Duty World at War - $25

RV
Little Big Planet - $16.75
Call of Duty World at War - $35

FS
Little Big Planet - $26.50
Call of Duty World at War - $29.25

[TripleHelix]

Thinking of Trading in a bunch of games @ FS.

I was wondering if the prices on tivs.ca apply to all stores like EB ones do or if it varies from store to store.

If you guys are wondering what I am planning on trading in (all on PS3):

COD4
Resident Evil 5
Killzone 2
inFamous
Possibly LBP

They are all showing at 35+ @ FS and it is much too good to pass up trading them in at those prices...

[boondock]

Went to EB...used the tiv from tivs.ca and all three worked for t3g1f:

wii-Mario super strikers (9.99@BBV)
360-LOTR: Conquest (9.99@RP)
ps3-GT 5: Pro (14.99@BBV)

Traded them in and got Demons Soul, was going to get Dragon Age but its a platform and DS was exclusive.

[kindred_99]

FS actually gave me a couple of trade-in values over the phone without hassle so you might want to try that, let us know how it goes and what they quoted you. It seems that a lot of places are updating their TIVs on a daily basis so don't get your hopes up when you check TIVS.ca as the price could have sunk from even a few days or a week ago.

[TripleHelix]

Yea, I will be going for sure anyways, because I want to get rid of COD4 before the trade in drops...

I'll bring the others along and if the price is good, I will gladly give them up :P

I will let you guys know how much I get for them...

[taktikz]

let me know wat the tiv for infamous is, i read it dropped to $20 at FS.

[tietherope]

I just left my local EB. I went to cancel my Ratchet and Clank preorder and get the credit back (not from a T3G1F) because I picked up a copy elsewhere. When she pulled up my account she started saying that my account "looks shady" and that "she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it". She then said she is going to report me to Loss Prevention and have them get to the bottom of it.

I originally did a trade 3 for Batman, it then dropped to $40 at other locations so I canceled Batman and put it onto Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet then dropped $10 so i put the preorder onto Bioshock 2 which was still $69.99 and paid the $59.99 for Ratchet off my Edge Card. I myself don't see a problem with that. I also have games returned using the game guarantee, once again that is their promo, and there is no issues there in my eyes. I also have a couple canceled preorders such as NHL 10 that I transfered to other preorders when I decided I no longer want NHL and would rather something else. I never saw anything saying that once you pick a T3G1F title you must stick with it, and if so, why did they allow me to switch it before?

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.

[NoName #1]

I just left my local EB. I went to cancel my Ratchet and Clank preorder and get the credit back (not from a T3G1F) because I picked up a copy elsewhere. When she pulled up my account she started saying that my account "looks shady" and that "she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it". She then said she is going to report me to Loss Prevention and have them get to the bottom of it.

I originally did a trade 3 for Batman, it then dropped to $40 at other locations so I canceled Batman and put it onto Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet then dropped $10 so i put the preorder onto Bioshock 2 which was still $69.99 and paid the $59.99 for Ratchet off my Edge Card. I myself don't see a problem with that. I also have games returned using the game guarantee, once again that is their promo, and there is no issues there in my eyes. I also have a couple canceled preorders such as NHL 10 that I transfered to other preorders when I decided I no longer want NHL and would rather something else. I never saw anything saying that once you pick a T3G1F title you must stick with it, and if so, why did they allow me to switch it before?

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.

It does seem strange the number of stories like this where EB employees seem upset that people are using their promos. If you are not allowed to switch pre-orders then shouldn't the employees be at fault for processing the switch. Their business is basically based on people trading in games for credit so why are they surprised when people have a lot of credit. And the gaming guarantee is the most confusing of all they want you to preorder the game and they tell you that you can bring it back for full credit after a week if you want but then seem shocked when you actually bring it back.

I understand that the people who frequent these boards are able to use these promos to give us an advantage over the majority of EB's customers but according to your story you haven't done anything that even bends their policies. I am really curious on what kind of response you get from the DM.

[Acid_]

I just left my local EB. I went to cancel my Ratchet and Clank preorder and get the credit back (not from a T3G1F) because I picked up a copy elsewhere. When she pulled up my account she started saying that my account "looks shady" and that "she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it". She then said she is going to report me to Loss Prevention and have them get to the bottom of it.

I originally did a trade 3 for Batman, it then dropped to $40 at other locations so I canceled Batman and put it onto Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet then dropped $10 so i put the preorder onto Bioshock 2 which was still $69.99 and paid the $59.99 for Ratchet off my Edge Card. I myself don't see a problem with that. I also have games returned using the game guarantee, once again that is their promo, and there is no issues there in my eyes. I also have a couple canceled preorders such as NHL 10 that I transfered to other preorders when I decided I no longer want NHL and would rather something else. I never saw anything saying that once you pick a T3G1F title you must stick with it, and if so, why did they allow me to switch it before?

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.

Wow, good for you. I'm glad you called head office. That's not a respectful way to treat customers.

"looks shady"
"she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it"
"Loss Prevention"

All sound very disrespectful. $200 is a "shady" amount of credit? man I'm glad I spread my credit over several cards.

Hmmm here's a loss prevention tip for EB. Don't give a $8 TIV (which turns into $23.33 with the Trade 3 promo) for a game like Logan's Shadow PSP that can be bought at Walmart for $10. I know this game doesn't work any more but it worked for weeks in the summer. They have noone to blame but themselves for offering TIVs like that for turds like that.

tietherope I hope you let the district manager know how disrespectful this is.

Oh, don't buy the milk when it's on sale, they'll report you to "Loss Prevention".

[kindred_99]

Unfortunately this is all too common, especially at certain EBs. The power trip that some of the people working there are on is incredible. You are absolutely right in complaining to their head office about this. At Rogers they reward you with points that lead to eventual discounts when you trade games in, do the same thing at EB and they treat you like a criminal. You figure they would want you to trade in your games, and $200 is not exactly that much. Then again considering they're giving you $3 and $4 for most games maybe it is. What you did makes sense, if their price is high on certain releases then push your credit towards something else. You think that with the tanking economy they might not want to piss off customers that spend as much at their store as you do. I am fortunate enough to live close enough to a handful of EBs so I avoid the ones with douche-y employees and stick to the few that have good salespeople.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I am fortunate enough to live close enough to a handful of EBs so I avoid the ones with douche-y employees and stick to the few that have good salespeople.

this.

[kindred_99]

For anyone with a PS3 Little Big Planet, after being quoted $26.50 at FS earlier today, I called the Dixie/Dundas FS and asked for the price. I told the csr that someone told me the Web price was different. She looked again and verified that it was $37. She said if I went in she would give me that value. If anyone else wants to try it you might still have a chance tonight, you might want to call before you go just in case. If they PM BB's $39.99 price tomorrow for the LBPCE then its a great deal for anyone that wants an upgrade or just wants to get more for the game than everyone else is offering.

[jEnkinsX]

tietherope, maybe she was testing you to see how'd u react? they're catching up on people that "abuse" the promo and trying to see who they are exactly? I dunno maybe.. but if I was in that situation, I'd be soo scared that I won't even go back to that store ever. Its not like I abuse it too. I follow their conditions : > $8+, manual (for T3) doesn't matter how cheap I got the games for. But yeah, crap like that you shouldn't take. You shoulda made a scene LOL.. like the whole "WHat are you trying to say? Im scamming you? Coz Im asian?" (i mean if u are asian)

When I was trying to cancel and switch my PO, the supervisor I guess, was like "let me see that receipt" so the CSR gave it to him.. he looks at me and says "I just wanted to make sure its not another one of those T3 scandals.. you know, typical asian man like you doing T3's.. i've seen people abuse it" I didn't say anything coz first of all he was asian and the CSR talking to me was asian too so w/e and I didn't really care.. i cant play the race card LOL.

I only have < $70 and 3 PO's @ EB.. i hope thats not "shady"

[tietherope]

but if I was in that situation, I'd be soo scared that I won't even go back to that store ever.

I still have at least 4 games on pre-order there, I don't have a choice but to go back. I did make a scene too and made sure i was heard. I am just finishing up my email to the district manager now.

[Captain Snazzypants]

As of Today (29-Oct):

BBV
Little Big Planet - $25
Call of Duty World at War - $25

RV
Little Big Planet - $16.75
Call of Duty World at War - $35

FS
Little Big Planet - $26.50
Call of Duty World at War - $29.25

Try Rogers - I think they are giving $30 or $35 for LBP

Went to EB...used the tiv from tivs.ca and all three worked for t3g1f:

wii-Mario super strikers (9.99@BBV)
360-LOTR: Conquest (9.99@RP)
ps3-GT 5: Pro (14.99@BBV)

Traded them in and got Demons Soul, was going to get Dragon Age but its a platform and DS was exclusive.

You got a copy? Consider yourself lucky....

[jEnkinsX]

I still have at least 4 games on pre-order there, I don't have a choice but to go back. I did make a scene too and made sure i was heard. I am just finishing up my email to the district manager now.

make it sound really BAD.. maybe they'll give you a gift card lol.. when I tried doing SCOP @ FS and CSR claimed they are not part of it.. I COMPLAINED.. Their POTC blurays were 19.99 but scans for more.. i dunno if SCOP applied but I complained anyways. In the end I got 10 for each bluray since they're different SKUs.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Wow, good for you. I'm glad you called head office. That's not a respectful way to treat customers.

"looks shady"
"she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it"
"Loss Prevention"

All sound very disrespectful. $200 is a "shady" amount of credit? man I'm glad I spread my credit over several cards.

Hmmm here's a loss prevention tip for EB. Don't give a $8 TIV (which turns into $23.33 with the Trade 3 promo) for a game like Logan's Shadow PSP that can be bought at Walmart for $10. I know this game doesn't work any more but it worked for weeks in the summer. They have noone to blame but themselves for offering TIVs like that for turds like that.

tietherope I hope you let the district manager know how disrespectful this is.

Oh, don't buy the milk when it's on sale, they'll report you to "Loss Prevention".

What everyone said +1000.

I woulda broken out in my best Beverly Hills Cop on the spot if they pulled that crap with me. Who the hell do these idiots think they are? We all know there are certain types out there who are quite abrasive and ask for trouble, but that doesn't sound like the case here.

As pointed out above, if there are sensible rules in place, crap doesn't happen. EB have only themselves to blame for their own short-sighted policies. I am lucky to have some pretty good staff at the stores nearby.

What you just described is beyond ridiculous... :evil: Besides, how the hell does any of that fall under "Loss Prevention"? I usually don't wish ill will on anyone, but the twit who gave you a hard time like that should be canned. Hope the District Mgr shows some cahones and does the right thing...

[kindred_99]

I don't understand what they mean by 'abusing' their promos. They don't place limitations on how many times you can do a promo, they actually have a promo called TRADE MORE GET MORE and they have the nerve to complain that you trade-in too much? Absolutely ridiculous. The fact that he mentioned the fact that someone is Asian, whether he was Asian himself or not is highly inappropriate and awful customer service.

[jEnkinsX]

I don't understand what they mean by 'abusing' their promos. They don't place limitations on how many times you can do a promo, they actually have a promo called TRADE MORE GET MORE and they have the nerve to complain that you trade-in too much? Absolutely ridiculous. The fact that he mentioned the fact that someone is Asian, whether he was Asian himself or not is highly inappropriate and awful customer service.

agreed.. thats why I dont go to Heartland EB in Mississauga at night. When I see that Prelude I'm gone. LOL its good that I can see it from Britannia. Or I just go in the morning..

[kindred_99]

Who drives the prelude? I don't go to Heartland EB but when I do its usually during the day and there's a tall slim Asian guy working there that has always been really nice, as have the guys/gals at Cloverdale and Dixie Value Mall. Sherway Gardens and North Queen St (the one literally across the street from Sherway) have always given me attitude and just not very good salespeople/csrs overall.

[moonrider77]

+1. I always try to avoid that location. CS is really bad and mean. I love Square One EB. :D

agreed.. thats why I dont go to Heartland EB in Mississauga at night. When I see that Prelude I'm gone. LOL its good that I can see it from Britannia. Or I just go in the morning..

[Acid_]

What everyone said +1000.

I woulda broken out in my best Beverly Hills Cop on the spot if they pulled that crap with me. Who the hell do these idiots think they are? We all know there are certain types out there who are quite abrasive and ask for trouble, but that doesn't sound like the case here.

As pointed out above, if there are sensible rules in place, crap doesn't happen. EB have only themselves to blame for their own short-sighted policies. I am lucky to have some pretty good staff at the stores nearby.

What you just described is beyond ridiculous... :evil: Besides, how the hell does any of that fall under "Loss Prevention"? I usually don't wish ill will on anyone, but the twit who gave you a hard time like that should be canned. Hope the District Mgr shows some cahones and does the right thing...


These stories keep bubbling up about EB customers getting grief when they're just following EBs own promos. It's not like the real abusers who try:

to turn turds
into Trade 3 proorders
into Edge credit
into cash
into cable bill (oops they wouldn't have legit cable) I mean electrical bill

No, these stories are happening to regular traders who just play by the rules.

Welcome to EB where you can trade and be accused.

[Haz]

I just left my local EB. I went to cancel my Ratchet and Clank preorder and get the credit back (not from a T3G1F) because I picked up a copy elsewhere. When she pulled up my account she started saying that my account "looks shady" and that "she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it". She then said she is going to report me to Loss Prevention and have them get to the bottom of it.

I originally did a trade 3 for Batman, it then dropped to $40 at other locations so I canceled Batman and put it onto Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet then dropped $10 so i put the preorder onto Bioshock 2 which was still $69.99 and paid the $59.99 for Ratchet off my Edge Card. I myself don't see a problem with that. I also have games returned using the game guarantee, once again that is their promo, and there is no issues there in my eyes. I also have a couple canceled preorders such as NHL 10 that I transfered to other preorders when I decided I no longer want NHL and would rather something else. I never saw anything saying that once you pick a T3G1F title you must stick with it, and if so, why did they allow me to switch it before?

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.That was beyond ridiculous. I don't understand how she can even see that it's a case for Loss Prevention. Even if it was something like giving you too much credit somewhere along the line, it would still be their own fault and not the customer's.

[jEnkinsX]

Who drives the prelude? I don't go to Heartland EB but when I do its usually during the day and there's a tall slim Asian guy working there that has always been really nice, as have the guys/gals at Cloverdale and Dixie Value Mall. Sherway Gardens and North Queen St (the one literally across the street from Sherway) have always given me attitude and just not very good salespeople/csrs overall.

Asian guy with glasses yeah? Yeah he's nice.. The prelude I believe is driven by the other asian dude i mostly see him during the night..

[tietherope]

Thanks for the comments guys. Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking how crazy this is. The only thing bad that will come out of contacting the district manager is that its not the only EB I trade at (if they even look into it that far), but that shouldn't matter either. If I do pre-orders at another location for my brother who is not of age to do them himself that should be fine as I do so to limit it to one per store.

[GVRtrader]

Went to EB...used the tiv from tivs.ca and all three worked for t3g1f:

wii-Mario super strikers (9.99@BBV)
360-LOTR: Conquest (9.99@RP)
ps3-GT 5: Pro (14.99@BBV)

Traded them in and got Demons Soul, was going to get Dragon Age but its a platform and DS was exclusive.

?!?! Dragon Age is a RPG last i checked unless there has been a major change in the game in the last week... That said its a good idea to use the 25% bonus for DA rather than T3G1F if you have pricy games you want to trade in. I can't wait to pick up my CE next week.

[GVRtrader]

Thanks for the comments guys. Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking how crazy this is. The only thing bad that will come out of contacting the district manager is that its not the only EB I trade at (if they even look into it that far), but that shouldn't matter either. If I do pre-orders at another location for my brother who is not of age to do them himself that should be fine as I do so to limit it to one per store.

You did nothing wrong so i wouldn't worry about it. You also have every right to complain... that type of attitude will just drive customers away and i think thats the last thing any store wants. Its the main reason i avoid buying anything @ lougheed location (except using credit for used games). The reps there are horrible and i would rather waste more time + gas to goto other location (such as queens) than lougheed even tho its right beside my campus.

[midnightskulker]

@ Blockbuster Video

Mirror's Edge 360 = 7.50$
Brutal Legend 360 = 42$
Alone in the Dark PS3 = 12$
Trade in the above to put towards 70$ AC2 LE.

And wanted to find out once I beat it...
Batman: AA PS3 = 35$

[TripleHelix]

All at FS:

COD4 37
LBP 26.50
RE5 18
killzone 15
infamous 15

...

[mvpBosh]

Asian guy with glasses yeah? Yeah he's nice.. The prelude I believe is driven by the other asian dude i mostly see him during the night..

WHAT no way, that same fool who looks like roldy from Harold and Kumar ? That douche told me all the games on their "most wanted list" qualified, then when i came back the next day 2 of the games i had didn't work.

[sweetvar26]

I walked in to EB for this deal and apparently my account has been flagged. Did this happen to anyone else before? Just want to know how long this is for and all, thanks.

Varun

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I walked in to EB for this deal and apparently my account has been flagged. Did this happen to anyone else before? Just want to know how long this is for and all, thanks.

Varun

Wow so is the hunt now on at 'Loss Protection' to blacklist all the RFDers or customers who use their promotions?

[GVRtrader]

Wow so is the hunt now on at 'Loss Protection' to blacklist all the RFDers or customers who use their promotions?

I think the hunt started a while ago and the biggest targets not being those that trade in games but those that trade in games then return them for full credit instead of actual TIVs. That said i've been guilty of that lately due to being able to get the same games @ BB/RP.

[tietherope]

I walked in to EB for this deal and apparently my account has been flagged. Did this happen to anyone else before? Just want to know how long this is for and all, thanks.

Varun

What deal?

[Hino]

I still have at least 4 games on pre-order there, I don't have a choice but to go back. I did make a scene too and made sure i was heard. I am just finishing up my email to the district manager now.

Cancel ALL of them if you can and go to another location.

All at FS:

COD4 37
LBP 26.50
RE5 18
killzone 15
infamous 15

...

did you get ripped?

I traded LBP and killzone2 1 hour ago, both $37 each.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I wonder if all the "heavy traders" on here have ever gotten flagged? *cough*balonis*cough*

[La Fleur]

This fear-mongering, coupled with dropping tivs makes me wonder if somebody over at accounting just figured out EB/Gamestop is burning to the ground. I'd like to think that's a bit premature and that the slow economy plus increased competition for used game trades hasn't really affected EB's bottom dollar that much . . . but, all these stories paint quite the picture. Plus, when you read things like the CEO of Gamestop pulling $ out of a ton of Gamestop stock, you have to question where this company is heading. All the bad press they got with the opening of new games and selling as new doesn't help either.

[mvpBosh]

does anyone know how lenient EBG is with scratches on the disc for 360 and Wii games ? I've never had to deal with this because all I've ever traded in was PS3 games, and they're virtually unscratchable.

[sweetvar26]

Hey guys, I do have quite few preorders on my account at 2 different EB Games, should i just cancel them and asked for the money on a gift card? Also, if my account is flagged in one store, is it flagged at other EB Games too? I am thinking it is based on the phone number.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

This fear-mongering, coupled with dropping tivs makes me wonder if somebody over at accounting just figured out EB/Gamestop is burning to the ground.

Burn Baby Burn. :twisted:

It's all done anyway. Look how PSP Go cut the middle man out of retail sales. This is just the beginning. There will be no more used games in a generation or two. EB Games' days are already numbered.

[madara]

Burn Baby Burn. :twisted:

It's all done anyway. Look how PSP Go cut the middle man out of retail sales. This is just the beginning. There will be no more used games in a generation or two. EB Games' days are already numbered.

only if us, the consumers, behave the way they want us to when they came up with this kind of a scheme. i hope there are more retailers like the one at Netherlands who refused to sell the psp go. and from what i've been reading, the psp go is not selling well in australia.

[jEnkinsX]

does anyone know how lenient EBG is with scratches on the disc for 360 and Wii games ? I've never had to deal with this because all I've ever traded in was PS3 games, and they're virtually unscratchable.

Are you serious? I was told that by a BBV rep and I kinda laughed.. i thought he was being a smart ass.. i guess they are unscratchable.. My experience with scratched games is pretty good actually. I traded in Wii games from BBV, and you guys know the condition of BBV games, and I got credit. I've heard people say that EB would deduct some TIV to cover the scratched disc, I never got that

[froompy]

Traded into BBV today:
Rygar:Battle of Argus (Wii)- $18.00
The Bigs 2 (360) - $17.50
Afro Samurai (360) - $12.00
Up (360) - $30.00

[Captain Snazzypants]

only if us, the consumers, behave the way they want us to when they came up with this kind of a scheme. i hope there are more retailers like the one at Netherlands who refused to sell the psp go. and from what i've been reading, the psp go is not selling well in australia.

It's unstoppable. Digital distribution is the future and there isn't a publisher out there that isn't looking forward to it.

next to zero production, shipping and inventory related costs.
demand can always be met.
no more game sale losses to the used game industry (this alone is huge)


The PSP Go! won't be a big success, but it is Phase 1 of "Project Inevitable". What will all us flippers do for kicks anymore? :twisted:

[Captain Snazzypants]

EB

Pure (PS3) - $6.75
QOS (PS3) - $6.75 !!
Bigs 2 (PS3) - $17.xx (IIRC)


BBV

Pure (PS3) - $10.xx
QOS (PS3) - $10.xx
Bigs 2 (PS3) - $17.xx (IIRC)
UP (PS3) - $30 (wtf)


Is anyone else loving the fact that RP publishes a list of eligible games a month ahead of time and honours those commitments all month? Limited list and promo games, but it's so low-stress...

[bernier26]

EB Games:

Fire Emblem: Radiant (Wii) $5.75

[jEnkinsX]

EB

Pure (PS3) - $6.75
QOS (PS3) - $6.75 !!
Bigs 2 (PS3) - $17.xx (IIRC)


BBV

Pure (PS3) - $10.xx
QOS (PS3) - $10.xx
Bigs 2 (PS3) - $17.xx (IIRC)
UP (PS3) - $30 (wtf)


Is anyone else loving the fact that RP publishes a list of eligible games a month ahead of time and honours those commitments all month? Limited list and promo games, but it's so low-stress...

where did you get it and how much was UP?

[the_fm]

Burn Baby Burn. :twisted:

It's all done anyway. Look how PSP Go cut the middle man out of retail sales. This is just the beginning. There will be no more used games in a generation or two. EB Games' days are already numbered.

DD will not kill EB. it might be the final blow though. i'm thinking more about the big retailers entering the used market that will drive EB out eventually. right now, it's nothing really but with time (considering you can use credits for any products), it'll become big enough and they won't be able to stay competitive

[kindred_99]

I would definitely not buy stock in EB anytime soon. The big companies have been trying for a long time to curb used spending and it seems as if they might have found the solution with digital downloads. The path is being laid with the current gen systems starting to focus on downloads, heck even Nintendo finally bit the bullet and is offering downloads, that is not an accident. We're seeing a bigger push towards exclusives for preordering and Sony's phasing out of backwards compatibility in favour of getting people to pay for PS2 game downlaods as well. While EB's demise may not come as soon as some think, once everything does go digital their days are numbered, barring some complete overhaul of the way they do business. They simply cannot survive on the profit of new games alone. I remember being in a meeting in the early 90s with some video game distributors talking about the eventual shift to digital, at the time they were expecting set top cable boxes to replace consoles within 10 years. While it didn't happen on their timeline it will sooner rather than later. Its surprising that EB has been the only major national retailer to capitalize on the used market. The fact that so many others are so late to the dance is what has allowed EB to thrive as long as they have. Perhaps the big guys didn't want to deal with the hassles involved with used games, but the ridiculous amount of pure profit was too much to keep giving away.

[Longobongo]

If FS has 2 different values for a game, one on the web terminal and one in the til, can the FS employee give the one with the lower value? Tried trading a game and I was given the lower value.

[balonis]

*cough* no *cough*

I wonder if all the "heavy traders" on here have ever gotten flagged? *cough*balonis*cough*

[thug98]

how do any of theese employees know this at our store which is the same as every store we have little to no info on preorders it shows each payment and what type of payment? and a trade 3 is amrked as trade in...

[zoro69]

how do any of theese employees know this at our store which is the same as every store we have little to no info on preorders it shows each payment and what type of payment? and a trade 3 is amrked as trade in...

When I picked up uncharted and they had to redo the trade to change the price (and the staff had no idea what they were doing), it only took a minute for them to find the trade (didnt have receipt) and read back what games were used in the trade. Presumably if they were suspicious on what I was up to, it would of only been a minute more to look at the COD and AC orders to see what games were used for them.

[boondock]

Try Rogers - I think they are giving $30 or $35 for LBP



You got a copy? Consider yourself lucky....


I seen all these new threads about DS copies at different stores. The EB I went to the CSR said their were only 6 copies and two of them were sold already. That was yesterday, so I got found some games and got one because of the reviews, and he recommended it me himself. I feel lucky now that I know its still a scarce game, and I was able to get one.

[boondock]

?!?! Dragon Age is a RPG last i checked unless there has been a major change in the game in the last week... That said its a good idea to use the 25% bonus for DA rather than T3G1F if you have pricy games you want to trade in. I can't wait to pick up my CE next week.

I thought that they were similar games, but now that I know they aren't really. I will take advantage of the 25% and get the game. I just figured that the games were the same except Demons Souls was a PS exclusive. Thanks for the heads up!

[belowzeros]

This fear-mongering, coupled with dropping tivs makes me wonder if somebody over at accounting just figured out EB/Gamestop is burning to the ground.


From what I remember reading EBgames is doing incredibly well. They are about to add 50% of their workforce in holiday temp hires...In fact there are 15,000 new hires about to be processed, yeesh.

They make money, there is no danger to their bottom line. I also read they aren't concerned about the digital revolution coming. They've already added new hires for that and are developing a business plan for it. The DR isn't supposed to get into full swing for at least another 7 years anyway.

[xeL|]

FS as of today:

LBP: $37
Killzone 2: $37

[zoro69]

From what I remember reading EBgames is doing incredibly well. They are about to add 50% of their workforce in holiday temp hires...In fact there are 15,000 new hires about to be processed, yeesh.

They make money, there is no danger to their bottom line. I also read they aren't concerned about the digital revolution coming. They've already added new hires for that and are developing a business plan for it. The DR isn't supposed to get into full swing for at least another 7 years anyway.

they always hire a pile for xmas...then dump them all after. the same as FS etc.

They do make money, their disappointing recent result/analyst downgrade is from the entire industry slumping as opposed to the trade in competitors or significant downloads

A director (barnes and noble CEO, which use to own gamestop), did just sell $60 million in stock

There is no question digital distribution is rapidly coming and will be their demise. Already starting to happen. Heck look at the growth numbers for amazons kindle, you'd think book buyers would be a lot more resistant then game players

They are trying to figure out how to survive as an entity and get into digital
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/gamestop-to-increase-digital-distribution-investment, the same way BBV (trying to compete with netflix, trying to buy cc, trying to get into online) and anyone else who knows their existing business is in a death spiral is. Doesn't really matter if it works or not, the stores will be gone and the saving from trade in scheming will be over

This is a good article

"Specialist games retailers who follow that model face little more than a decline into insolvency in their medium-term futures. Worse again, they face competing with far bigger companies to retain their slice of an already shrinking pie - as boxed game retail sales fall off in favour of digital distribution (not to mention the downward price pressures I discussed last week putting the thumbscrews on margins),"
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/digital-survival-editorial

[mahjongmaniac]

EB tivs:
LOTR:Conquest (360) $8.50
Spyborgs (Wii) $8.50

Tried T2G1@$9.99 for NSMB Wii, but the EB I was at tonight said come back Nov 1st.

since there's an ad for the promo, should be able to do the T2 + $10 for a pre-order

T3GIF for pre-orders work, so there's no reason T2 + $10 is any diff.

[Wick98]

I did a trade 3 for Assassin's Creed 2 tonight, since it's guaranteed. I used:

Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3) - $8.50
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS) - $8.50
Klonoa (Wii) - $10

*Grand Theft Auto was available for $14.99 used at Rogers. It also qualified for their buy one, get one free promo on used games $19.99 and lower*

Other trade-in values I inquired about:

Brutal Legend (360) - $40
Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades (DS) - $3.25
Tomb Raider: Underworld (Wii) - $5.25

I also switched my Dragon Age pre-order to God of War 3 and got $10 back on an Edge card.

[mahjongmaniac]

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.

$200 is nothing... balonis claims he has $1000's

maybe they're trying to track down who this "balonis" guy is :D

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tietherope, maybe she was testing you to see how'd u react? they're catching up on people that "abuse" the promo and trying to see who they are exactly? I dunno maybe.. but if I was in that situation, I'd be soo scared that I won't even go back to that store ever. Its not like I abuse it too. I follow their conditions : > $8+, manual (for T3) doesn't matter how cheap I got the games for. But yeah, crap like that you shouldn't take. You shoulda made a scene LOL.. like the whole "WHat are you trying to say? Im scamming you? Coz Im asian?" (i mean if u are asian)

When I was trying to cancel and switch my PO, the supervisor I guess, was like "let me see that receipt" so the CSR gave it to him.. he looks at me and says "I just wanted to make sure its not another one of those T3 scandals.. you know, typical asian man like you doing T3's.. i've seen people abuse it" I didn't say anything coz first of all he was asian and the CSR talking to me was asian too so w/e and I didn't really care.. i cant play the race card LOL.

I only have < $70 and 3 PO's @ EB.. i hope thats not "shady"

wow... racist much?
so they're assuming that somehow only asians come to their EBG often and do T3GIF, and ppl of other skin colour do not :rolleyes:

[Meelapo]

Prince of Persia (Xbox 360)

Futureshop: $3.00
EBGames: $5.75

[mahjongmaniac]

Are you serious? I was told that by a BBV rep and I kinda laughed.. i thought he was being a smart ass.. i guess they are unscratchable.. My experience with scratched games is pretty good actually. I traded in Wii games from BBV, and you guys know the condition of BBV games, and I got credit. I've heard people say that EB would deduct some TIV to cover the scratched disc, I never got that

BBV IME is by far the most lenient of retailers to take in used games for TIC

most of the time they just check that the disc is inside the case, and don't bother looking at disc condition

can't say the same for FS/BB/EBG/RP (the latter 2 being the most strict)

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Is anyone else loving the fact that RP publishes a list of eligible games a month ahead of time and honours those commitments all month? Limited list and promo games, but it's so low-stress...

agreed

no such thing as "min. TIV" ether

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If FS has 2 different values for a game, one on the web terminal and one in the til, can the FS employee give the one with the lower value? Tried trading a game and I was given the lower value.

they're supposed to honour the one indicated on the web-terminal, not the transaction terminal

[La Fleur]

From what I remember reading EBgames is doing incredibly well. They are about to add 50% of their workforce in holiday temp hires...In fact there are 15,000 new hires about to be processed, yeesh.

They make money, there is no danger to their bottom line. I also read they aren't concerned about the digital revolution coming. They've already added new hires for that and are developing a business plan for it. The DR isn't supposed to get into full swing for at least another 7 years anyway.

Yes, I've also read they're doing quite well. I'm not so much concerned about the Digi Rev. as a means to their demise. Tech comes fast, but change is slow - it's human nature and just look at how many people haven't yet adopted Blu Ray or other so-called game changers.

I was more so pointing to the the way they conduct trading business and possibly they're retaliating to a slow economy and more people taking advantage of trade in programs to save some bucks. I really dislike the idea of companies "firing" customers for making good use of their wishy washy promos. 1 pre-order or 100 pre-orders, who cares? As long as you're not returning them all for credit, you should be able to get as many trade in deals as possible and switch them around at will without fear of being outed as a devil customer. I could see limitations on console trade promos, since there are fewer and that's an obvious sign of someone reselling it, but is it really unreasonable to think someone may actually want quite a few games. What if they're rich AND spend-thrifty, rather than some mindless drone trading in 3 games worth $9 each and not taking advantage of T3. If certain titles are being traded in too much, implement a real time system like Best Buy and problem solved. They look to be handling TIVs better lately, but all these horror stories still makes it seem like they have to resort to punitive measures to avoid what could be some reseller/fraudster or whatnot. The one unifying thing in these stories seems to be that it's some hard-up, power tripping employee that takes it upon themselves to make an example of someone. Really shows you the business atmosphere being laid out by HQ, be it intentionally or not. It's this sort of self-destructive behaviour that could bring on their demise . . . or help them makes millions. It could go either way.

[belowzeros]

Sherway Gardens and North Queen St (the one literally across the street from Sherway) have always given me attitude and just not very good salespeople/csrs overall.


personally I love north queen. it's my absolute favourite eb...great people there, very flexible.

[belowzeros]

I was more so pointing to the the way they conduct trading business and possibly they're retaliating to a slow economy and more people taking advantage of trade in programs to save some bucks. I really dislike the idea of companies "firing" customers for making good use of their wishy washy promos. 1 pre-order or 100 pre-orders, who cares? As long as you're not returning them all for credit, you should be able to get as many trade in deals as possible and switch them around at will without fear of being outed as a devil customer. I could see limitations on console trade promos, since there are fewer and that's an obvious sign of someone reselling it, but is it really unreasonable to think someone may actually want quite a few games. What if they're rich AND spend-thrifty, rather than some mindless drone trading in 3 games worth $9 each and not taking advantage of T3. If certain titles are being traded in too much, implement a real time system like Best Buy and problem solved. They look to be handling TIVs better lately, but all these horror stories still makes it seem like they have to resort to punitive measures to avoid what could be some reseller/fraudster or whatnot. The one unifying thing in these stories seems to be that it's some hard-up, power tripping employee that takes it upon themselves to make an example of someone. Really shows you the business atmosphere being laid out by HQ, be it intentionally or not. It's this sort of self-destructive behaviour that could bring on their demise . . . or help them makes millions. It could go either way.


All great points. They manage their employees terribly and abuse them but they seem to be on a tear to treat customers worse. One has to wonder where this new customer police training is coming from. It's not great PR at all.

And Snazzy I agree 101% about RP :) Star Rewards 20 point discount is great too for doing absolutely no extra work.

[mahjongmaniac]

I was more so pointing to the the way they conduct trading business and possibly they're retaliating to a slow economy and more people taking advantage of trade in programs to save some bucks. I really dislike the idea of companies "firing" customers for making good use of their wishy washy promos. 1 pre-order or 100 pre-orders, who cares? As long as you're not returning them all for credit, you should be able to get as many trade in deals as possible and switch them around at will without fear of being outed as a devil customer.

EBG cares... apparently they disklike customers that keep on coming back for their trade promos, particularly T3GIF, and always w/ the same/similar games that they know you bought elsewhere for cheap

they think it's "abusing company policy" or sth along those lines...

If certain titles are being traded in too much, implement a real time system like Best Buy and problem solved.

BB isn't quite real-time... b/c of how well the T4G2F promo went, they had to update TIVs on a daily basis

EBG is no diff.

i'd imagine their game TIVs won't fluctuate as much once the T4G2F promo is over

[GVRtrader]

EB games today (used for T3G1F x2, 2x PoP, all <19.99 @ RP used)
TR:U (PS3) - 8.50
WWE SvR (360) - 9.00
Watchman (PS3) - 8.00
PoP (PS3) - 9.50
Rise of Argo - 10.00

Used for DJ Hero (pre 25% value)
Sacred (360) - 35.00
Hawx (PS3) - 30.25
Zelda (Wii) - 37.00
Red Fraction (360) - 35.00
Grid (360) - 15.75

Rep gave me 61.26 on edge card (wasn't sure on TIV so i had extra and rep said she'll just take them all and bump them all up for me). All of the above (except zelda) cost < $30 (used/new) @ RP and zelda cost 4.99 @ BBV. Could use filler games from T3G1F getting them used, making it an even better deal.

[kindred_99]

I guess we all have different experiences and maybe even deal with different people each time at different EBs. Not all my experiences at certain stores have been bad, but there do seem to be some overall tones at certain locations if you visit them enough.

RP's Star Rewards is a great idea. I think many of these stores don't realize what a difference something like rewards/points, etc can make to their sales. With items like games, dvds and other such items that are pretty much the same price everywhere, rewards give them a competitive advantage. Even though BB's rewards aren't great, they're better than nothing. If something is the same price everywhere, I'm much more likely to buy it at BB since I'm getting points. At the end of the day they're not even giving out much, a $5 coupon every few months but it shows some appreciation.

As for EB's promos, they are intended to make money. They run these promos year round now, how can they complain that people are always doing them? I rarely buy anything from EB unless its from such a promo so I guess I'm a bad customer. Its not like they're not making a killing on the games I'm trading in. Oh wait, they are. Those of us that do the work of supplying them with games that they can mark up worse than a funeral parlour are treated as criminals. What does it matter where we get the games as long as they aren't stolen. If I trade in 20 different titles I'm a great customer but if I trade in doubles of 10 different ones I'm not? Instead of being thankful for the business, they find reason to complain. Can you imagine in these economic times any company that complains of having too many customers? These promos can't be loss leaders since they're running all the time. I can't figure out what their problem is.

[GVRtrader]

EBG cares... apparently they disklike customers that keep on coming back for their trade promos, particularly T3GIF, and always w/ the same/similar games that they know you bought elsewhere for cheap

they think it's "abusing company policy" or sth along those lines...



BB isn't quite real-time... b/c of how well the T4G2F promo went, they had to update TIVs on a daily basis

EBG is no diff.

i'd imagine their game TIVs won't fluctuate as much once the T4G2F promo is over

Thats the main reason (if you buy cheap else where) to have a list of what games you traded @ which store to keep track of what you have/have not traded at each store. The trade in system currently is not linked and if EB/BB/FS/etc were smart, they would link that system and limit 1 trade in of a title per customer account (of course it wouldn't be cheap to keep track of it but it will save them money in the long run).

BB system isn't real time so to say but they sometime do update more than once a day. I had different values of GF2 during the morning and night one day (20.80 then 10.80 then 20.80 the next day... all 360, had to check the receipt to make sure my memory wasn't off).

[GVRtrader]

I guess we all have different experiences and maybe even deal with different people each time at different EBs. Not all my experiences at certain stores have been bad, but there do seem to be some overall tones at certain locations if you visit them enough.

RP's Star Rewards is a great idea. I think many of these stores don't realize what a difference something like rewards/points, etc can make to their sales. With items like games, dvds and other such items that are pretty much the same price everywhere, rewards give them a competitive advantage. Even though BB's rewards aren't great, they're better than nothing. If something is the same price everywhere, I'm much more likely to buy it at BB since I'm getting points. At the end of the day they're not even giving out much, a $5 coupon every few months but it shows some appreciation.

If the price is the same, i would be buying from RP. You get (for games) a min of 2 points, which translate to $1 off.:razz: Plus they have the same return policy as BB just without the PM option. $70 for BB is 70 points which translate to <$1...

[kindred_99]

Well said GVRTrader. RP has the right idea even if their pricing isn't always as competitive and their selection not the greatest. Its smart to reward people for renting, trading and buying. In the long run its not a huge amount of savings but its still better than most places and its like a small token of their appreciation for your business. Sure they might try to gouge us on cell, cable and internet but you can't win them all. Now if they somehow gave you points for your cell, cable and internet then that would be a huge plus.

[Captain Snazzypants]

EBG cares... apparently they disklike customers that keep on coming back for their trade promos, particularly T3GIF, and always w/ the same/similar games that they know you bought elsewhere for cheap

more like "suspect", although so me of the sharper CSRs have asked me "didn't you trade this game in a while back?".

RP's Star Rewards is a great idea. I think many of these stores don't realize what a difference something like rewards/points, etc can make to their sales. With items like games, dvds and other such items that are pretty much the same price everywhere, rewards give them a competitive advantage. Even though BB's rewards aren't great, they're better than nothing. If something is the same price everywhere, I'm much more likely to buy it at BB since I'm getting points. At the end of the day they're not even giving out much, a $5 coupon every few months but it shows some appreciation.

RP points are like crack - they keep you coming back for more.

As for EB's promos, they are intended to make money. They run these promos year round now, how can they complain that people are always doing them? I rarely buy anything from EB unless its from such a promo so I guess I'm a bad customer. Its not like they're not making a killing on the games I'm trading in. Oh wait, they are. Those of us that do the work of supplying them with games that they can mark up worse than a funeral parlour are treated as criminals. What does it matter where we get the games as long as they aren't stolen. If I trade in 20 different titles I'm a great customer but if I trade in doubles of 10 different ones I'm not? Instead of being thankful for the business, they find reason to complain. Can you imagine in these economic times any company that complains of having too many customers? These promos can't be loss leaders since they're running all the time. I can't figure out what their problem is.

Thats the main reason (if you buy cheap else where) to have a list of what games you traded @ which store to keep track of what you have/have not traded at each store. The trade in system currently is not linked and if EB/BB/FS/etc were smart, they would link that system and limit 1 trade in of a title per customer account (of course it wouldn't be cheap to keep track of it but it will save them money in the long run).


Bingo! If it is business-critical to them, they need to make an investment in this area so that all stores can see the complete transaction histories, regardless of location. Then it would be dead simple to enforce a policy to make sure that nobody trades in more than one copy of the same game (within a given period of time, etc.). This would target the flippers and not affect the average customer.

Well said GVRTrader. RP has the right idea even if their pricing isn't always as competitive and their selection not the greatest. Its smart to reward people for renting, trading and buying. In the long run its not a huge amount of savings but its still better than most places and its like a small token of their appreciation for your business. Sure they might try to gouge us on cell, cable and internet but you can't win them all. Now if they somehow gave you points for your cell, cable and internet then that would be a huge plus.

Rogers really has come a long way. Their normal pricing is so-so at best, but they are running these crazy promos non-stop these days. It's almost too good to be true, and I suspect these golden days will not last long.

Case in point: Picked up Quantum of Solace and Pure as suddenly reduced PV games in their BOGO promo - $20 for one game that qualifies for the T2G1F on MW2 or AS2, and another which qualifies for the T3G1F (last day for both). All praise RP!!

[Vinman]

What does it matter where we get the games as long as they aren't stolen. If I trade in 20 different titles I'm a great customer but if I trade in doubles of 10 different ones I'm not? Instead of being thankful for the business, they find reason to complain.

Come on, you *know* what EB's business plan is right? Please don't play dumb.

EB puts these promos up hoping that kids and parents will pop in with their copies of Halo 3 ODST, UFC Unleashed and Punch Out, looking to trade those in on a new game. Sure, that's ripping off the little guys off, but that's what EB wants to see.

Sure, I think it's karma that you guys are flooding them with unsellable turds, but it's no surprise EB gets angry at you screwing up their cash-grab plan.

[mahjongmaniac]

BB system isn't real time so to say but they sometime do update more than once a day. I had different values of GF2 during the morning and night one day (20.80 then 10.80 then 20.80 the next day... all 360, had to check the receipt to make sure my memory wasn't off).

that's news to me... haven't seen that yet o_O

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more like "suspect", although so me of the sharper CSRs have asked me "didn't you trade this game in a while back?".


heh, don't get me wrong... but there's no "suspect" when they see the same games being traded by various ppl that coming in during their shift on the same day XD


Rogers really has come a long way. Their normal pricing is so-so at best, but they are running these crazy promos non-stop these days. It's almost too good to be true, and I suspect these golden days will not last long.

i miss their 2/$40 days... and w/ their new TI program, looks like that won't ever be coming back :|

[Setz]

I have a Demon's Souls import (different case + entire manual/box art in Chinese), with no UPC on the case. Can I still trade this in? I've traded in PAL games in the past, but they had English all over it.

Is it immoral to just photocopy my US Demon's Souls boxart and stick it in? Keep in mind the games are exactly the same except for a couple of online aspects. Really want to do 25% more credit for DA:O.

[rudyjuly2]

I don't trade games that much at EB. Probably trade in 2-4 games a year but the EB I go to has great customer service. The guys are always good. I would use EB more if they would price match FS and BB. I know that some can get it but I don't like arguing over stuff. I'd prefer a true store policy on that stuff.

[boondock]

Anybody know the TIV for Dirt 2? I know it came out a couple of months ago, but with FS having it on sale, does that mean its gone done in value?

[Captain Snazzypants]

I have a Demon's Souls import (different case + entire manual/box art in Chinese), with no UPC on the case. Can I still trade this in? I've traded in PAL games in the past, but they had English all over it.

Is it immoral to just photocopy my US Demon's Souls boxart and stick it in? Keep in mind the games are exactly the same except for a couple of online aspects. Really want to do 25% more credit for DA:O.

That's a way different story than UPC differences with a U.S. version of a game. That is a completely different release, and I for one would be pissed if I discovered down the road that the game I got used from EB, etc, had "a couple of online aspects" that were different.

Besides, TIV for DS is quite low for some reason. You could get more selling privately or online, but please be upfront that this is not the latest N.A. release...

Anybody know the TIV for Dirt 2? I know it came out a couple of months ago, but with FS having it on sale, does that mean its gone done in value?

Always check around for the best TIV (EB, RV, BBV, FS, BB, etc.). Rogers Plus has it on their $35 TIV until today, and you can turn that into 3-4 used games right away if they still have BOGO stock (also last day)
That may be an indicator of things to come, but we have seen time and again that most of these stores can be slow in updating their TIVs to reflect changes in MSRP, etc. I wouldn't delay if you're on the fence though...

[Setz]

Anybody know the TIV for Dirt 2? I know it came out a couple of months ago, but with FS having it on sale, does that mean its gone done in value?

EB HO are probably scrambling to change the TIV ASAP. I've suggest going today and trading it in for the IIRC 40$TIC. But then again, it's a spectacular game and definitely worth the keep.

[Setz]

That's a way different story than UPC differences with a U.S. version of a game. That is a completely different release, and I for one would be pissed if I discovered down the road that the game I got used from EB, etc, had "a couple of online aspects" that were different.

Besides, TIV for DS is quite low for some reason. You could get more selling privately or online, but please be upfront that this is not the latest N.A. release...

I don't think it's really a matter of being deceptive or immoral; it's whether or not EB will take it. I'll try to trade it in with the Chinese packaging to see if they bite, so at least the consumer knows what it is. The way I see it is that if EB will take it (photocopy or not), then it becomes their responsibility.

I thought the TIV for Demon's Souls was 40$ last I checked? I put it in the BST for around a month now and have got no bites from people local to me, so I don't think many people are interested.

[got_it_4_cheap]

I walked in to EB for this deal and apparently my account has been flagged. Did this happen to anyone else before? Just want to know how long this is for and all, thanks.

Varun

so does this mean any ebg can now check all the games you have traded in at all the ebgs?

or did you only trade in at a certain eb all the time and they got suspicious?

[Haz]

I don't think it's really a matter of being deceptive or immoral; it's whether or not EB will take it. I'll try to trade it in with the Chinese packaging to see if they bite, so at least the consumer knows what it is. The way I see it is that if EB will take it (photocopy or not), then it becomes their responsibility.

I thought the TIV for Demon's Souls was 40$ last I checked? I put it in the BST for around a month now and have got no bites from people local to me, so I don't think many people are interested.I remember when I was trading in something a month ago, the Gamestop I was at specifically checked if it was a North American release. Don't remember what I was trading in though but it was a PS3 game I think.

[kimbot]

I just left my local EB. I went to cancel my Ratchet and Clank preorder and get the credit back (not from a T3G1F) because I picked up a copy elsewhere. When she pulled up my account she started saying that my account "looks shady" and that "she's never seen anything like it and doesnt like it". She then said she is going to report me to Loss Prevention and have them get to the bottom of it.

I originally did a trade 3 for Batman, it then dropped to $40 at other locations so I canceled Batman and put it onto Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet then dropped $10 so i put the preorder onto Bioshock 2 which was still $69.99 and paid the $59.99 for Ratchet off my Edge Card. I myself don't see a problem with that. I also have games returned using the game guarantee, once again that is their promo, and there is no issues there in my eyes. I also have a couple canceled preorders such as NHL 10 that I transfered to other preorders when I decided I no longer want NHL and would rather something else. I never saw anything saying that once you pick a T3G1F title you must stick with it, and if so, why did they allow me to switch it before?

Anyway after trying to explain that game prices drop elsewhere so I pick them up there and switch my preorders or that sometimes I get games as a gift she still kept saying she is going to report me to Loss Prevention because the amount of trades and the credit i have (about $200) looks shady. I then asked her for the head office number because I too have something to report. I made the call, filed my complaint and now I am just waiting for the district manager to call me back. I do not appreciate going in and being treated like that when I have followed all their terms and promos from what I have seen.

I will update here once I get the call from the District Manager.

What location was this?

[marximum]

TIV at BBV today:
Tekken 6 360 $45.50

[seshwan]

TIV today at ebgames - NFS Shift ps3 $40

[Vinman]

I don't think it's really a matter of being deceptive or immoral; it's whether or not EB will take it.

He's not talking about you trading in the game, but the fraudulent photocopying of a US game box to deceive EB into taking it.

[Setz]

He's not talking about you trading in the game, but the fraudulent photocopying of a US game box to deceive EB into taking it.

Ah, now I understand. Regardless, though; if they took it then it's their responsibility for not confirming it's region. I'll give them a call to see what's up, but otherwise I have a buyer in the BST anyways.

[kindred_99]

Come on, you *know* what EB's business plan is right? Please don't play dumb.

EB puts these promos up hoping that kids and parents will pop in with their copies of Halo 3 ODST, UFC Unleashed and Punch Out, looking to trade those in on a new game. Sure, that's ripping off the little guys off, but that's what EB wants to see.

Sure, I think it's karma that you guys are flooding them with unsellable turds, but it's no surprise EB gets angry at you screwing up their cash-grab plan.

I don't *know* what their business plan is but if they're running a promo year round then it can't be a loss leader. At the end of the day they're taking in 3 games that they plan on selling for $5 less than new retail and giving us one game at full retail. By your own admission they are ripping people off. What's with all the personal attacks here lately? I'm not playing dumb, we're simply having a conversation about their policies.

[La Fleur]

[QUOTE=mahjongmaniac;9672158]EBG cares... apparently they disklike customers that keep on coming back for their trade promos, particularly T3GIF, and always w/ the same/similar games that they know you bought elsewhere for cheap

they think it's "abusing company policy" or sth along those lines...



Yes, EB does care, thus the witch hunts. I meant more, why should they care? A savvy customer could find 3 cheap games and turn that into a new game at EB. Take your new game, sell it on craigslist (or play it, then sell it) for some older titles that qualify for T3. You essentially could recycle your T3 with a little work, rather than trading in for credit and then buying games cheap at RP, BBV, etc. This endless cycle can be perpetuated easily and is in no way wrong, since you have every right to utilize your game the way you want once you bought it. I could see them getting upset if you were buying their own cheap games for T3 and kept recycling it that way, but that would require doing the same few titles over and over.

Bottom line is savvy customers will find ways to save $ in whatever creative avenue possible. That's like loading up on cheap pop and chips at SDM on every sale, but never coming in to buy it at regular price and then have some CSR point that out to you like you did something wrong. Getting cheap t3 all the time is like that, since I think many of us use EB solely for that and don't buy their non-sale, overpriced used games regularly.

[phishin_for_goods]

BB TIV - Resident Evil 5 - $19

[Vinman]

By your own admission they are ripping people off... I'm not playing dumb

Coulda fooled me. :cheesygri = BTW, I was stating that everyone knows the deal, knows they're costing EB lots of cash, yet "play stupid" so they don't look like another balonis.

EB is offering this Trade-in deals to rip-off and scam people into trading $100+ in hot games for a new release. That's their ENTIRE purpose and everyone knows that. Yes, it's an intended scam, but that's beside the point.

When RFD'ers trade in pile after pile of unsellable turds that LOSES them money, it should be no surprise that EB is cracking down on those people. That is well within their business rights, and again, with the above paragraph in mind, it should be no surprise.

To be crystal clear, EB is in the business is ripping people off on trades, so if you try to rip them off using their own business plan, then expect to be banned or otherwise sanctioned. Which is, again, well within their rights to deal with who they want and to ban/watch who they don't.

[kindred_99]

Thanks for the clarification. I don't play dumb when I trade things in but I don't act like I'm doing something wrong either. I've never had any problems. I think the issue is that what we perceive as turds because we can get them cheap at certain stores must not be turds in the minds of whoever sets EB's trade-in prices. Sure they might end up with a lot of a certain title, but for them to include turds in the selection of games that qualify for the promos they must think that they can sell those games at a profit.

[Haz]

Coulda fooled me. :cheesygri = BTW, I was stating that everyone knows the deal, knows they're costing EB lots of cash, yet "play stupid" so they don't look like another balonis.

EB is offering this Trade-in deals to rip-off and scam people into trading $100+ in hot games for a new release. That's their ENTIRE purpose and everyone knows that. Yes, it's an intended scam, but that's beside the point.

When RFD'ers trade in pile after pile of unsellable turds that LOSES them money, it should be no surprise that EB is cracking down on those people. That is well within their business rights, and again, with the above paragraph in mind, it should be no surprise.

To be crystal clear, EB is in the business is ripping people off on trades, so if you try to rip them off using their own business plan, then expect to be banned or otherwise sanctioned. Which is, again, well within their rights to deal with who they want and to ban/watch who they don't.I don't see why EB doesn't just curb the turds coming in by adjusting TIVs. If they don't think they can resell a million copies of Assassin's Creed or Logan's Shadow for profit after they essentially gave $23.33 for them on credit, drop the value. Just because people are buying them from WM for ~$10, it doesn't mean people should be banned. It's up to EB to keep an eye on their own competition and adjust.

A few good examples of EB doing something right went competition heated up was the $29.99 PM of Infamous and $39.99 PM of Batman AA. They adjusted their prices and TIVs accordingly in the face of competition.

With the money the make, it should be a no-brainer to have a couple of people in marketing watching out for competition. Hell, just lurking RFD will do. Actually, don't. We like our deals. :)

[Vinman]

I don't see why EB doesn't just curb the turds coming in by adjusting TIVs. If they don't think they can resell a million copies of Assassin's Creed or Logan's Shadow for profit after they essentially gave $23.33 for them on credit, drop the value. Just because people are buying them from WM for ~$10, it doesn't mean people should be banned.

Of course it does, as a business *chooses* which customers it wishes to deal with, not the other way around. Too many turd-piles, and they'll ask you to shop elsewhere - There's no constitutional right to shop at EB. :lol:

Remember, I am not saying they're right or wrong, just stating the facts. If you hit multiple EB stores with multiple stacks of well-known turds, then don't whine when they can your sorry ass.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I don't see why EB doesn't just curb the turds coming in by adjusting TIVs. If they don't think they can resell a million copies of Assassin's Creed or Logan's Shadow for profit after they essentially gave $23.33 for them on credit, drop the value. Just because people are buying them from WM for ~$10, it doesn't mean people should be banned. It's up to EB to keep an eye on their own competition and adjust.

...With the money the make, it should be a no-brainer to have a couple of people in marketing watching out for competition. ...

Agree 100%. If they cannot come up with a data solution that fits their business needs, they will suffer the consequences. Here's one easy way - limit the number of trades of a certain game per region, per day (until they have a chance to look at the numbers and make global TIV changes).

And hire at least one monkey to make sure they don't leave crazy TIVs in place for long stretches at a time (I'm looking at you Syphon Filter!). Surely to God they have some sort of reporting infrastructure with watches they can set to certain thresholds. Again, if they don't they deserve what they get.

Of course it does, as a business *chooses* which customers it wishes to deal with, not the other way around. Too many turd-piles, and they'll ask you to shop elsewhere - There's no constitutional right to shop at EB. :lol:

Remember, I am not saying they're right or wrong, just stating the facts. If you hit multiple EB stores with multiple stacks of well-known turds, then don't whine when they can your sorry ass.

I agree to a point, but any mass-market business that "gets picky" with its clientele is playing with fire. Again, all this goes away if they just get their policies straight, communicate them consistently, and start watching the store a bit more. It boggles the mind that this isn't already happening - perhaps the sudden increase in competition from RV, BB, FS, etc. will be the wake up call they need to prolong their inevitable day or reckoning...

[ChopSuey]

I just came back from my local BBV and I was looking at the used game section for XBOX 360 games. I was browsing through the games and I came across a used copy of Guitar Hero Metallica. I look at the price, and the sticker says $14.99?!?! I figured there had to be something wrong with the game so I took it up and asked the CSR to open it so I can inspect the disc. The disc was in mint condition and the manual looked like it was never touched by anyone. So I told the CSR that I would buy the game. The CSR scans the game, and of course it comes up as $59.99. CSR calls the manager, and the manager and I argue a bit, but she finally let's the CSR sell it for $14.99 as it was their mistake. Best part was that I used my trading card so it didn't cost me a dime. :)

[Acid_]

I just came back from my local BBV and I was looking at the used game section for XBOX 360 games. I was browsing through the games and I came across a used copy of Guitar Hero Metallica. I look at the price, and the sticker says $14.99?!?! I figured there had to be something wrong with the game so I took it up and asked the CSR to open it so I can inspect the disc. The disc was in mint condition and the manual looked like it was never touched by anyone. So I told the CSR that I would buy the game. The CSR scans the game, and of course it comes up as $59.99. CSR calls the manager, and the manager and I argue a bit, but she finally let's the CSR sell it for $14.99 as it was their mistake. Best part was that I used my trading card so it didn't cost me a dime. :)

Good score!

[Acid_]

Agree 100%. If they cannot come up with a data solution that fits their business needs, they will suffer the consequences. Here's one easy way - limit the number of trades of a certain game per region, per day (until they have a chance to look at the numbers and make global TIV changes).

And hire at least one monkey to make sure they don't leave crazy TIVs in place for long stretches at a time (I'm looking at you Syphon Filter!). Surely to God they have some sort of reporting infrastructure with watches they can set to certain thresholds. Again, if they don't they deserve what they get.



I agree to a point, but any mass-market business that "gets picky" with its clientele is playing with fire. Again, all this goes away if they just get their policies straight, communicate them consistently, and start watching the store a bit more. It boggles the mind that this isn't already happening - perhaps the sudden increase in competition from RV, BB, FS, etc. will be the wake up call they need to prolong their inevitable day or reckoning...

It burns me when EB clerks get so indignant about people using their promos. They think we're taking advantage of them by buying games to trade. Aren't they taking advantage of video game makers by reselling their product. I'm all in favor of game trading - heck, I've been doing it since the mid 80s. I'm just saying that EB exists only because the way that games are currently distributed allows them to take a chunk out of the profits. Sure it's legal to sell used games. It's also legal to buy games at BBV and then trade them.

For me the bottom line is that it shouldn't be business practice to give customers the stink-eye or treat them disrespectfully in any way. There should be overt policies so we all know where we stand. Examples:


Only one trade of each title per person to all EBs.
Only one preorder of each title per person for all EBs.
No turning Trade 3s into credit.


They don't even have to have an air tight computer system to track this. It's still illegal to speed even though your speed isn't measured by the government. I think it's fair to say if we catch you doing this we don't want to do business with you any more. Fine. But disrespect? Really? really?

[tigerhawk33]

ChopSuey's story just made my day~! :D Score one for the good guys! In a time like this, I would just yell out in victory the words....

"Shin Shoryuuuuuuuuukeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !"

[GVRtrader]

It burns me when EB clerks get so indignant about people using their promos. They think we're taking advantage of them by buying games to trade. Aren't they taking advantage of video game makers by reselling their product. I'm all in favor of game trading - heck, I've been doing it since the mid 80s. I'm just saying that EB exists only because the way that games are currently distributed allows them to take a chunk out of the profits. Sure it's legal to sell used games. It's also legal to buy games at BBV and then trade them.

For me the bottom line is that it shouldn't be business practice to give customers the stink-eye or treat them disrespectfully in any way. There should be overt policies so we all know where we stand. Examples:


Only one trade of each title per person to all EBs.
Only one preorder of each title per person for all EBs.
No turning Trade 3s into credit.


They don't even have to have an air tight computer system to track this. It's still illegal to speed even though your speed isn't measured by the government. I think it's fair to say if we catch you doing this we don't want to do business with you any more. Fine. But disrespect? Really? really?

+1, EB could also just do what BB has been doing and just massively drop the TIV of games they have too many of (below 8). Then they wouldn't need to worry about people abusing their policy or losing money. Blaming other for their own laziness is just stupid. Like i said before, they could alter their network to keep track and limit transaction or they can just lower all those TIV of all the "turds" (remember bioshock selling for $15 with TIV of 8?). Honestly EB just needs to get a good CIO who actually does some research and see what games are selling for < 19.99 everywhere then lower those below $8. If they do that, i doubt anyone would bother going around buying games to trade in to them.

Also one can debate what the real "cost" of obtaining these games for EB, etc really is. Look how BB/FS are also going into the T3G1F business so the new games probably cost quite a bit less than the MSRP. If these game only cost say $30 then doing T3G1F promo would only require 1 of those 3 used games to be sold for the trade in to break even. Any additional sale will be pure profit. Considering how gamedeals can sell new games 2 month after release for $45 or less, i'm pretty sure $30 is a pretty fair value... it could even be quite a bit less for BB/FS/EB to obtain these stock (considering the #s they moved compared to gamedeals's dealer... whoever that is).

So assuming the cost is say $30, then getting additional business that you would not otherwise get, is still a profitable for a company to do the trade in as they get extra stock of the games. They can easily track the way games are bought and refuse to give full credit back for trade in and just give the trade in value or just keep it on the receipt and not even need to track it down. There are much better and smarter ways for "lost prevention" than banning a customer who may really be a honest customer (heck are "hoarders" really bad customers or just smart customers who figure out a loop hole in their system that they are too lazy to fix?).

[Parth]

EB has a GG for AC2!!! Yay!

Looks like I'm gonna be preordering it there.

If its anything like AC1, I'm gonna play through it and never touch it again.

[GVRtrader]

EB has a GG for AC2!!! Yay!

Looks like I'm gonna be preordering it there.

If its anything like AC1, I'm gonna play through it and never touch it again.

Thanks for the info, just checked the website and it looks like their GG list is finally updated.

[Sajiko]

Hahaha, wow EBG is truly going downhill.

I've had $900+ of credit on 3 separate occasions and I do abuse the T3G1F by cashing in 3 games for $8 and getting the game with the GG and getting back $70 (now $60) trade value and then use that for buying items that ppl want.

I've traded in probably 500ish games this year (approx 80 last month alone on their TMGM event) and I currently have a stack of Mario Wii games (SMG, MK, SSBB) but the trade in prices got hammered at EB so I haven't been in there for a while, I cannot wait to go in and see what they're gonna say to me!

I just hope FutureShop doesn't do the same thing, credit at FS > Credit at EB! Bought my TV on FS Game Trade credits!

[Vinman]

Hahaha, wow EBG is truly going downhill.

I've had $900+ of credit on 3 separate occasions and I do abuse the T3G1F by cashing in 3 games for $8 and getting the game with the GG and getting back $70 (now $60) trade value and then use that for buying items that ppl want.

I've traded in probably 500ish games this year (approx 80 last month alone on their TMGM event) and I currently have a stack of Mario Wii games (SMG, MK, SSBB) but the trade in prices got hammered at EB so I haven't been in there for a while, I cannot wait to go in and see what they're gonna say to me!

I just hope FutureShop doesn't do the same thing, credit at FS > Credit at EB! Bought my TV on FS Game Trade credits!

And you people are wondering why EB is getting tough with abusers. :lol:

[synthtrance]

Hahaha, wow EBG is truly going downhill.

I've had $900+ of credit on 3 separate occasions and I do abuse the T3G1F by cashing in 3 games for $8 and getting the game with the GG and getting back $70 (now $60) trade value and then use that for buying items that ppl want.

I've traded in probably 500ish games this year (approx 80 last month alone on their TMGM event) and I currently have a stack of Mario Wii games (SMG, MK, SSBB) but the trade in prices got hammered at EB so I haven't been in there for a while, I cannot wait to go in and see what they're gonna say to me!

I just hope FutureShop doesn't do the same thing, credit at FS > Credit at EB! Bought my TV on FS Game Trade credits!

Good for you, too bad you can't put that on your resume

[zoro69]

These posts from the hoarders furious that their entitlement to do what they want is threatened are hilarious lol. Any business that sees .1% of their customers screwing them over, who they know will never be profitable to them, will try and do something about it. The surprising thing is there aren't way more reports here of people running into problems with them with whats gets bragged of here. Of course, there is no way to know how accurately the complaints have been relayed, in some cases it seems obvious information on what the customer is up to is left out...

"Also one can debate what the real "cost" of obtaining these games for EB, etc really is. Look how BB/FS are also going into the T3G1F business so the new games probably cost quite a bit less than the MSRP. If these game only cost say $30"

not debatable at all, its not a secret what their margins are, all public info that can be found in seconds....hint, its way way more then $30 for them to buy a new release game.

[synthtrance]

TIVs today:

HAWX PS3 - 30
GTA: Chinatown DS - 8.75
Far Cry 2 360 - 8.5
Quantum PS3 - 6.75
R6: V2 360 - 8.5

[GVRtrader]

These posts from the hoarders furious that their entitlement to do what they want is threatened are hilarious lol. Any business that sees .1% of their customers screwing them over, who they know will never be profitable to them, will try and do something about it. The surprising thing is there aren't way more reports here of people running into problems with them with whats gets bragged of here. Of course, there is no way to know how accurately the complaints have been relayed, in some cases it seems obvious information on what the customer is up to is left out...

"Also one can debate what the real "cost" of obtaining these games for EB, etc really is. Look how BB/FS are also going into the T3G1F business so the new games probably cost quite a bit less than the MSRP. If these game only cost say $30"

not debatable at all, its not a secret what their margins are, all public info that can be found in seconds....hint, its way way more then $30 for them to buy a new release game.

If you haven't notice, the ones being banned are not hoarders and its simple logic posts not entitlement posts. If you haven't notice, those that trade a lot are not the ones being banned because we know how to avoid being banned (i.e. avoiding certain rep/locations). Try to read a few more posts before making such a bold statement.

If you choice to believe retailers really only make 20% profit (average level believed by google forums) then you must be kidding yourself. 20% might be something you expect from a mom + pop store but BB/FS/Walmart/EB surely will get their games for quite a bit lower than 20%. Based on the 20% theory, LBP GOTY edition would be losing BB money per sale (its a fairly new release) and it on sale the last 2 weeks. Also based on this theory, EB probably can close down by now as just the "hoarders" alone probably traded 1000s of low profit games to them.

[zoro69]

lol..if you want real info, dont google for internet forums, just take a look at the audited financial statements of the largest game retailer on earth. No need to "believe" anything, its there in black and white, cold hard fact.

[kindred_99]

When I ran a Microplay years ago we wanted as much used stock as possible. That is what kills me about their attitude here. Stores make anywhere from $5-$15 profit on new games, which considering the investment isn't very much. That is why the used game drives the business, without it many stores would shut down. We used to offer long warranties, even an exchange once option for used games just to get people to buy the used games that we were making double the profit on with a fraction of the investment. There were times where we would get a whack of certain titles, mostly old sports or stuff from Walmart, etc dump bins but the POS software would report high stock levels and we would update TIVs accordingly. Of course its easier to do so in one store versus an entire chain like EB but it had to be done. For titles that were overstocked we would just put them on sale at cost just to get rid of them. Overall though the majority of the store's profit was generated from used sales, and this was a store that sold huge numbers of new games. Other stores would offer to buy our used inventory when they would see the huge stockpile we had built up but we would hold them until the end of the year and everything would sell over the holidays. There is just too much money to be made in used games for them to be treating people like this, aside from the obvious customer service issues.

[Acid_]

If you haven't notice, the ones being banned are not hoarders and its simple logic posts not entitlement posts. If you haven't notice, those that trade a lot are not the ones being banned because we know how to avoid being banned (i.e. avoiding certain rep/locations). Try to read a few more posts before making such a bold statement.


+1 It would be great if people would think before they posted

[Acid_]

When I ran a Microplay years ago we wanted as much used stock as possible. That is what kills me about their attitude here. Stores make anywhere from $5-$15 profit on new games, which considering the investment isn't very much. That is why the used game drives the business, without it many stores would shut down. We used to offer long warranties, even an exchange once option for used games just to get people to buy the used games that we were making double the profit on with a fraction of the investment. There were times where we would get a whack of certain titles, mostly old sports or stuff from Walmart, etc dump bins but the POS software would report high stock levels and we would update TIVs accordingly. Of course its easier to do so in one store versus an entire chain like EB but it had to be done. For titles that were overstocked we would just put them on sale at cost just to get rid of them. Overall though the majority of the store's profit was generated from used sales, and this was a store that sold huge numbers of new games. Other stores would offer to buy our used inventory when they would see the huge stockpile we had built up but we would hold them until the end of the year and everything would sell over the holidays. There is just too much money to be made in used games for them to be treating people like this, aside from the obvious customer service issues.

Awesome post, very well put.

Sometimes I think EB staff feel a little jealous of the deals we get. I did one game guarantee for $59.99 and traded Resident Evil for $40 so I got $99.99 back on a card. The clerk acted like a starving dog handing over a steak. He made a comment about my huge balance. I guess if he's making $9 per hour that's a lot.

[ChopSuey]

When I ran a Microplay years ago we wanted as much used stock as possible. That is what kills me about their attitude here. Stores make anywhere from $5-$15 profit on new games, which considering the investment isn't very much. That is why the used game drives the business, without it many stores would shut down. We used to offer long warranties, even an exchange once option for used games just to get people to buy the used games that we were making double the profit on with a fraction of the investment. There were times where we would get a whack of certain titles, mostly old sports or stuff from Walmart, etc dump bins but the POS software would report high stock levels and we would update TIVs accordingly. Of course its easier to do so in one store versus an entire chain like EB but it had to be done. For titles that were overstocked we would just put them on sale at cost just to get rid of them. Overall though the majority of the store's profit was generated from used sales, and this was a store that sold huge numbers of new games. Other stores would offer to buy our used inventory when they would see the huge stockpile we had built up but we would hold them until the end of the year and everything would sell over the holidays. There is just too much money to be made in used games for them to be treating people like this, aside from the obvious customer service issues.

+1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 :)

Great post kindred_99, and I totally agree. This is why FS/BB are getting into the used game market, because they know how much additional revenue it can generate.

[Haz]

When I ran a Microplay years ago we wanted as much used stock as possible. That is what kills me about their attitude here. Stores make anywhere from $5-$15 profit on new games, which considering the investment isn't very much. That is why the used game drives the business, without it many stores would shut down. We used to offer long warranties, even an exchange once option for used games just to get people to buy the used games that we were making double the profit on with a fraction of the investment. There were times where we would get a whack of certain titles, mostly old sports or stuff from Walmart, etc dump bins but the POS software would report high stock levels and we would update TIVs accordingly. Of course its easier to do so in one store versus an entire chain like EB but it had to be done. For titles that were overstocked we would just put them on sale at cost just to get rid of them. Overall though the majority of the store's profit was generated from used sales, and this was a store that sold huge numbers of new games. Other stores would offer to buy our used inventory when they would see the huge stockpile we had built up but we would hold them until the end of the year and everything would sell over the holidays. There is just too much money to be made in used games for them to be treating people like this, aside from the obvious customer service issues.I worked at a Microplay many many years ago and we too, survived on used game sales on top of our rental income. As employees, we adjusted TIVs as we see fit depending on demand and such. I think the highest value we gave was $20. And that was for new releases.

There was no way we could depend on MP HO to keep us updated. We did the best we could as we relied heavily on our own knowledge and experience to keep the company in the black.

Back to EB / Gamestop. In this economy, a chain like them cannot and should not treat customers like crooks. Of course people will try to get a deal within your own promos. It's expected.

[Parth]

EB staff have no reason to be jealous.

They get 50% off everything in store (including accessories) except for consoles.

New release games = 35 + tax.

If I got it that cheap, I wouldn't bother to do any trading, waste of time/energy.

On top of that, they get a customer appreciation day once a year where they get an extra 50% for their TIV.

So if they're trading in a new release game they just got for 35+tax, they get 40 + 20 = 60 credit for it (most new release games keep a 40 TIV or close to that for a little bit). And they can use that credit towards the purchase of a new new release game and have a bunch leftover. With new game prices dropping to $60, everything gets even sweeter for them.

[Lone_Prodigy]

EB staff have no reason to be jealous.

They get 50% off everything in store (including accessories) except for consoles.

New release games = 35 + tax.

If I got it that cheap, I wouldn't bother to do any trading, waste of time/energy.

On top of that, they get a customer appreciation day once a year where they get an extra 50% for their TIV.

So if they're trading in a new release game they just got for 35+tax, they get 40 + 20 = 60 credit for it (most new release games keep a 40 TIV or close to that for a little bit). And they can use that credit towards the purchase of a new new release game and have a bunch leftover. With new game prices dropping to $60, everything gets even sweeter for them.

Really? Last I heard it was 15%.

[revenge7777]

Really? Last I heard it was 15%.

Yup it is still... either the guy is bluffing or mistaken for some other store...

[La Fleur]

I worked at a Microplay many many years ago and we too, survived on used game sales on top of our rental income. As employees, we adjusted TIVs as we see fit depending on demand and such. I think the highest value we gave was $20. And that was for new releases.

There was no way we could depend on MP HO to keep us updated. We did the best we could as we relied heavily on our own knowledge and experience to keep the company in the black.

Back to EB / Gamestop. In this economy, a chain like them cannot and should not treat customers like crooks. Of course people will try to get a deal within your own promos. It's expected.

Thanks for the posts guys. Good to have some people formerly on the other side of the counter to back up what most people feel here regarding these ban stories/mistreatment.

Many months ago I asked about the Most Wanted promo and was informed that EBG was not getting enough used trade in. Trade in values went up at the request of HO (peaked around August) and now suddenly have dropped. Even though I've seen tons of stock on certain titles, I don't think most EB's are overflowing with used games. I thought a bunch seemed rather low lately. They clearly want our games. Look at all the 25% bump ups, 2 TMGM in the past several months, and # of T3 game guarantees in the fall so far. All of these promos are designed to get us to bring our games back. I could pick up Borderlands at Walmart for $40, trade towards Dragon Age with the 25% bump up and EB's going to slap that game right on the shelf for $64.99 and it will sell right away, due to its high demand. That's instant easy profit. A hoarder could walk in with 4 Borderlands . . . sure it looks sketch, but all 4 of those will sell rather quickly and both parties win.

The ironic thing is I've read some posts on other forums about people taking advantage of game deals and guess what? The abusers were former Gamestop employees themselves, running their little cottage video store with games they got from their "main job." EB must have some sort of history of internal issues like that and they are now taking it out on the customers. The Gaming Guarantee is a point of contention, since there are no current limitations. Returning T3 all the time for credit is an obvious act of fraud. But, constantly trading and taking advantage of good deals? Plain and simple, there's nothing wrong with that.

[synthtrance]

I could pick up Borderlands at Walmart for $40, trade towards Dragon Age with the 25% bump up and EB's going to slap that game right on the shelf for $64.99 and it will sell right away, due to its high demand.

Where did you go that allowed the DA 25% bump up? Two EB's i have visited seemed clueless, looking at me like I was crazy.

[La Fleur]

Where did you go that allowed the DA 25% bump up? Two EB's i have visited seemed clueless, looking at me like I was crazy.

I was speaking hypothetically . . . I didn't do that myself. But, I'm not surprised they didn't know.

[Vinman]

If you haven't notice, the ones being banned are not hoarders

What? You're actually saying that NO hoarders have been banned at EB? That's dead wrong, and I really wish people would think before they post. :lol:

[GVRtrader]

lol..if you want real info, dont google for internet forums, just take a look at the audited financial statements of the largest game retailer on earth. No need to "believe" anything, its there in black and white, cold hard fact.

If you studied any university/college level accounting course, you'll know how to alter balance sheets (legally) to make the numbers look good for you. For example you can inflate certain expenses to lower your revenue (thereby paying less taxes). Also you're forgetting that balance sheet take in all games and not just some so you got to consider older games being sold for quite a bit less and clearance losing money for the company.

[GVRtrader]

What? You're actually saying that NO hoarders have been banned at EB? That's dead wrong, and I really wish people would think before they post. :lol:

No hoarders posted they were banned... the ones posting they have been flagged/banned are (at least claiming) they only trade a few games. I'm sure a few hoarders are being banned but the ones we know in this forum sure as hell haven't. I haven't been banned and im sure i ordered enough games to be considered a hoarder by now...:razz: It seems like some non-hoarders are being considered hoarders and therefore being banned, which proves EB's method of solving or limiting hoarders has an issue. So who's the one not thinking before posting?;)

[Sajiko]

Why do you care about what "hoarders" post?

So what if a few people on here see an opportunity and take advantage of it, that is business. EBG is a terribly run company and will see its marketshare erode. FS/BB offer better promos for new releases and their credit is 100x better than EB. EB will eventually die, watch GameSpot's stock on the Dow over the next 3 years.

I didn't complain about anything I do a lot of trade at EB/FS/RP and hearing what they do to someone who had $200 of credit, I just find it funny and wonder what they'll do to the people who cyclically use their promos and really take advantage of it. I use 3 EBs in my proximity and 2 of the 3 are very fishy of me and now having ridiculous reasons for not accepting a trade from me recently (ie super small scratches, and recently one rejected a game because there was no case).

Whatever their change in policy is, it doesn't matter do your trades with the companies that offer the best incentives, basic economics.

[Vinman]

A hoarder could walk in with 4 Borderlands . . .

But a hoarder would never actually buy (or have the available cash for) a $40 game, and in the past, they'd be far more likely to walk in with a bag of cheap/sale turds like AssGreed, Syphon Filter, Lost in Blue, HAWX, GoW PSP, Bioshock, etc.

During the WM anniversary sale, a local EB's XB360 bin had 3 FULL ROWS of AssGreed in it, and another half or more rows of Bioshock and HAWX. I'm sure they were real happy about that. :cheesygri

[GVRtrader]

Where did you go that allowed the DA 25% bump up? Two EB's i have visited seemed clueless, looking at me like I was crazy.

Just print the email and bring it to them. It should also be in their promotion binders by now. You probably just talked to rep who don't bother checking their emails for promotion.

[Vinman]

No hoarders posted they were banned... the ones posting they have been flagged/banned are (at least claiming) they only trade a few games. I'm sure a few hoarders are being banned but the ones we know in this forum sure as hell haven't.

Then you don't know enough people on here. A few noted RFD hoarders have been banned/put on notice at EB, whether they expressly posted it in this specific thread or not.

[GVRtrader]

Then you don't know enough people on here. A few noted RFD hoarders have been banned/put on notice at EB, whether they expressly posted it in this specific thread or not.

Most be during the time i was too busy to post due to exams and a 7 course load (namely the summer). Either way the "hoarders" that are posting right now don't seem to be banned and you can't say everyone that's being banned = a hoarder.

[Vinman]

Whatever their change in policy is, it doesn't matter do your trades with the companies that offer the best incentives, basic economics.

And companies will do business with customers that offer the best incentives, basic economics.

BTW, refusing a game trade because the case is missing is *not* a "ridiculous reason" as that kind of imcomplete crap is becoming almost impossible to sell. Personally, I'd give you have 2 dead flies for a used game without a case, as these are worth almost nothing on EBay.

[Vinman]

Either way the "hoarders" that are posting right now don't seem to be banned and you can't say everyone that's being banned = a hoarder.

Just remember one thing - people that actively hoard and scam EB are not the most trustworthy of people and I simply cannot take them at their word.

Sure, they *say* they've never ever ever ever ever hoarded games, traded in multiple turds at different locations, asked for credit in a T3G1 deal, got a gift card on a TIV Gaming Guarantee, etc., but I'd bet real money that the answers these "Gaming Angels" provide would change drastically under a lie detector. Stores do NOT start banning people for absolutely no reason, and that's a fact.

I deal with 4 EBs on a regular basis, trading in games, getting a few T3G1 deals, trading for game consoles, etc. and I've never had a problem. But I have heard lots of stories of the scams people try to pull, like trading in dual AssGreed PS3 and 360 copies at 5 different EBs within an hour - that must be a record. :lol:

[GVRtrader]

Just remember one thing - people that actively hoard and scam EB are not the most trustworthy of people and I simply cannot take them at their word.

Sure, they *say* they've never ever ever ever ever hoarded games, traded in multiple turds at different locations, asked for credit in a T3G1 deal, got a gift card on a TIV Gaming Guarantee, etc., but I'd bet real money that the answers these "Gaming Angels" provide would change drastically under a lie detector. Stores do NOT start banning people for absolutely no reason, and that's a fact.

I deal with 4 EBs on a regular basis, trading in games, getting a few T3G1 deals, trading for game consoles, etc. and I've never had a problem. But I have heard lots of stories of the scams people try to pull, like trading in dual AssGreed PS3 and 360 copies at 5 different EBs within an hour - that must be a record. :lol:

I wouldn't doubt that one bit but i remember one RFDer getting banned and then unbanned so not all ban stories are lies (or somewhat alter to make it look better). The best story for AG3 was someone taking them still wrapped to trade in.

Whats even funnier, yesterday @ Oakridge EB, i notice some used games (that EB's selling) with a RP sticker under the EB's price.

[zoro69]

What is it, a few people here who mentioned being banned? 1 phoned the district manager and got unbanned, one admitted after a gazillion posts that he had been told to not trade in any more of a game, and traded in another one anyway. Its a few people here who know they abuse the hell out of the promos crapping themselves over their fear of being next to be cut off posting like crazy that are fueling the "Evil eb is going to ban everyone". The surprising thing is there aren't more, way more, people here who have been banned or told to stop what they are doing.

If its so bad then go somewhere else...you won't as short of something unusual like BBs launch the others dont offer as good a deals. Wouldnt hold my breath for BB to offer "game guarantee" full refund.

[Acid_]

And companies will do business with customers that offer the best incentives, basic economics.

BTW, refusing a game trade because the case is missing is *not* a "ridiculous reason" as that kind of imcomplete crap is becoming almost impossible to sell. Personally, I'd give you have 2 dead flies for a used game without a case, as these are worth almost nothing on EBay.

I'm sure EB will move all the Assassin's Creeds, Mass Effects, Dead Spaces and even Ninja Gaiden 2s. Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. I bet they'll even make a profit on those. I think they'll have trouble moving the Logan's Shadows though.

EB decides what the TIV is. They also decide whether to take manuals and cases. They are like He-Man when he raises his sword - "They Have The Power!"

[TheHeeyyy]

Here's the TIVs today for Dirt 2 (360) at various stores:

Futureshop: Not in database
EBGames: $27.50
Best Buy: $30
Rogers Plus: $35
Blockbuster: $38.50

[zoro69]

dead space now retails at $20 new...so the chance of them making a profit on ones taken in 3 for a $70 one would appear to be zero

[kindred_99]

How could EB now know about the WM anniversary sale? It must be someone's job to be on top of things like that. If they ended up paying more for Assassin's Creed than WM was selling it for it is their own fault. They will probably sell them in time but its not our place to consider whether or not they have enough. If they have too many they should either stop buying them or lower their TIV. There's no excuse on their part, someone was asleep at the wheel if they were unaware of the WM sale and if they were paying more for it than WM was selling it for.

[the_fm]

I'm sure EB will move all the Assassin's Creeds, Mass Effects, Dead Spaces and even Ninja Gaiden 2s. Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. I bet they'll even make a profit on those. I think they'll have trouble moving the Logan's Shadows though.

i guess we just have the boxing week deals for this holidays from them. all those games for $10.. :lol:

[Acid_]

What is it, a few people here who mentioned being banned? 1 phoned the district manager and got unbanned, one admitted after a gazillion posts that he had been told to not trade in any more of a game, and traded in another one anyway. Its a few people here who know they abuse the hell out of the promos crapping themselves over their fear of being next to be cut off posting like crazy that are fueling the "Evil eb is going to ban everyone". The surprising thing is there aren't more, way more, people here who have been banned or told to stop what they are doing.

If its so bad then go somewhere else...you won't as short of something unusual like BBs launch the others dont offer as good a deals. Wouldnt hold my breath for BB to offer "game guarantee" full refund.

There's a lot more to it. There's a trend towards disrespect from EB employees. The last guy reported that the EB clerk didn't like his account and was going to report it to loss prevention. This was because he had 4 preorders and $200 on his Edge card.

Ultimately we will go elsewhere if elsewhere offers something better.

Another issue is that there are varying degrees of trading. Everything from only trading games the you bought and played to actually hoarding scads of turds from anywhere possible and assaulting EBs with them while twisting trade 3 deals into credit. Not all people here are hoarders or do the same things.

[Peroxide]

Just got did t3g1free and here as the values. Nintendogs daschude or however it's spelt for ds was 14, halo 3 was 16.50 and bioshock was 8.50 both for x360. Should be going to tomorrow and I will have a few more

[Acid_]

dead space now retails at $20 new...so the chance of them making a profit on ones taken in 3 for a $70 one would appear to be zero

There are a bunch of factors. In business you win some and loose some. Sometimes you also have to use a broad brush and don't get to the details. Also $60 for the Dead Spaces probably does give them a profit. Then there's the issue of building up used game stock. The EB pillow needs more stuffing.

[Vinman]

There are a bunch of factors. In business you win some and loose some.

Sure, but in any market sector there are a group of "horrible customers" that each business tries their best to get rid of. Sometimes these people are so reprehensible, that the gov't has to legislate and force companies to do business with them, like the car-totaling facility insurance losers.

It wasn't a "win some and lose some" scenario here, as no one wants a pile of brain-dead idiots who go around smashing up cars on a monthly basis.

It's the same with EB - as they love getting used games from 99% of the population, but would like to rid themselves of the 1% of scam artist, turd-ridden fraudsters who end up costing them lots of money. And like the car-crashing segment of the population, many abusers will be banned from future business.

[bighockeyfan]

CoD WaW for 360 is $40 tiv at Best Buy when I did it a week ago.

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't *know* what their business plan is but if they're running a promo year round then it can't be a loss leader. At the end of the day they're taking in 3 games that they plan on selling for $5 less than new retail and giving us one game at full retail. By your own admission they are ripping people off. What's with all the personal attacks here lately? I'm not playing dumb, we're simply having a conversation about their policies.

you're assuming each game w/ $8 TIV is reselling for $50+ used... which isn't true at all

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I don't see why EB doesn't just curb the turds coming in by adjusting TIVs. If they don't think they can resell a million copies of Assassin's Creed or Logan's Shadow for profit after they essentially gave $23.33 for them on credit, drop the value. Just because people are buying them from WM for ~$10, it doesn't mean people should be banned. It's up to EB to keep an eye on their own competition and adjust.

+1 on that

[HeavyDutyKronos]

This thread is becoming heavy on discussion and light on TIVs. Shopping discussion forums ppl. They are there for a reason.

[mahjongmaniac]

For me the bottom line is that it shouldn't be business practice to give customers the stink-eye or treat them disrespectfully in any way. There should be overt policies so we all know where we stand. Examples:


Only one trade of each title per person to all EBs.
Only one preorder of each title per person for all EBs.
No turning Trade 3s into credit.


^that's sth they really need to enforce

and that includes those trade promos where it's T2 + $10 or T1 + $30, and also the bonus 25% extra TIC towards pre-orders

there are just way too many ppl that attempt to abuse it by returning/cancelling afterwards

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Good for you, too bad you can't put that on your resume

:lol:

[ChopSuey]

^that's sth they really need to enforce

and that includes those trade promos where it's T2 + $10 or T1 + $30, and also the bonus 25% extra TIC towards pre-orders

there are just way too many ppl that attempt to abuse it by returning/cancelling afterwards

We know you're talking about Balonis. :D

[grappos13]

^that's sth they really need to enforce

and that includes those trade promos where it's T2 + $10 or T1 + $30, and also the bonus 25% extra TIC towards pre-orders

there are just way too many ppl that attempt to abuse it by returning/cancelling afterwards


all they need to put is that u cant change pre-orders or that once u pick up the game, u cannot return it..but i can guarantee you that ull see a lot lot less pre-orders at EB's if this were the case.. i dotn see what the issue is since u cant return for cash or anything so u gotta use the $70 at their store anyway..

on another note.. resident evil 5 ps3 is only $18 at FS now... missed the 40 TIV by like 3 days.. i guess i shoulda went right away on wednesday after i found a cheap limited edition.. now i cant get more than like 20ish in TIV anywhere for it.. hopefully i can sell it on BST or something

[GVRtrader]

Sure, but in any market sector there are a group of "horrible customers" that each business tries their best to get rid of. Sometimes these people are so reprehensible, that the gov't has to legislate and force companies to do business with them, like the car-totaling facility insurance losers.

It wasn't a "win some and lose some" scenario here, as no one wants a pile of brain-dead idiots who go around smashing up cars on a monthly basis.

It's the same with EB - as they love getting used games from 99% of the population, but would like to rid themselves of the 1% of scam artist, turd-ridden fraudsters who end up costing them lots of money. And like the car-crashing segment of the population, many abusers will be banned from future business.

I don't see how trading in game can be associated with fraud as its part of their promotion nor finding cheap games to trade. Its not like they can force you to trade in your own games for the promotion. If they want to set restrictions, then they should advertise it. The fraud would actually be if they banned a legit customer from trading in games... just like BB has been sued for fraud on their PM policy. There's a reason company hire security to prevent hackers and for the same reason, if EB (etc) wants to prevent lost, they should have people on top of competitors prices.

Definition of fraud
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraud

It would be fraud if anyone trades in fake games (i.e. iso backups, games with wrong manuals, etc) or games they know are not working but its not fraud to find cheap games that qualify for their promotion as these games are as legit as any other game traded in. The only difference is these games are not profitable for EB and honestly its not our objective to help EB make money... rather its their management (who are getting paid to help them make money).

EB games (just now)
Sacred 2 (360) - 35.00 (29.99 used/new RP)
HAWX (PS3) - 30.25 (24.99/22.50 used/new RP)

Combine the 2 and you can get DA if you want and possible 2 free used games.

[Vinman]

i dotn see what the issue is since u cant return for cash or anything so u gotta use the $70 at their store anyway..

Really? You don't see the issue in switching the inflated credit that was inflated for a very SPECIFIC purpose, into general purpose credit that can easily be abused? The only reason you're getting the higher TIV is to buy that one game, and if you had traded for store credit, you'd be looking at half or less.

That is like going in to test drive a car with a "buy the car after a test drive and get $500 credit" and then asking for a $500 credit for a car repair.

[Vinman]

I don't see how trading in game can be associated with fraud as its part of their promotion nor finding cheap games to trade.

Do you realize it's against the EB policy to trade in more than one copy of the same game in the same day? That ensures EB doesn't get flooded with tons and tons of XXX and YYY turds, before they can address the TIV value.

But many people skirt this policy by visiting multiple stores within the same day, trading in the same games over and over and over, which is both misrepresentation and fraud, and is why a lot of people have been banned at EB.

[zoro69]

If they want to set restrictions, then they should advertise it. .

They do advertise it, every promotional sign they have has "no dealers please". Someone with a bunch of the same game is quite reasonably classed a "dealer".

I dont know why you are going on over this, you said you haven't had a problem. Almost everyone here happily traded in their logan shadows or whatever no problem at all, knowing what a great deal it is. Many people here continue to brag on whatever return scam they pulled, no problem at all. A few, not necessarily terribly credible, people have said they had a problem, which no one who's read what is going on should be a bit surprised about. A few have reported how the mean employee made a comment about them taking advantage of the deal...as they happily took advantage of the promotion successfully. No different then the many comments about every store going where someone didn't like what happened with a front line staffer.

its obvious enough they do not want to ban people from trading in games when their whole business is based on that. if you aren't doing anything wrong, there is nothing to worry about. if you are abusing the promotions then you may get the boot, and rightfully so.

I do have o laugh at grappos giving them advice on changing return policy,someone who has bragged of outrageous scams at eb to pay for his golf. They are nice enough to offer accommodating policies to people who legitimately to use them, they shouldnt have to change them to deal with the tiny numbers who can't control themselves at the prospect of getting away with something. Easier just to ban the people they can identify as problems.

"The fraud would actually be if they banned a legit customer from trading in games"

lol?! They coul deny any trade from anyone they want to.

[ChopSuey]

all they need to put is that u cant change pre-orders or that once u pick up the game, u cannot return it..but i can guarantee you that ull see a lot lot less pre-orders at EB's if this were the case.. i dotn see what the issue is since u cant return for cash or anything so u gotta use the $70 at their store anyway..

Changing a pre-order to another pre-order doesn't hurt EB, but changing a pre-order to store credit can hurt EB.

Let's say I trade in 3 games and put it towards a pre-order for a $70 game and then go back to get trade in credit of $70. If I use that credit towards some used games (say I buy 3 - $20 games), then technically EB is losing money as the markup of the used games are on average 50% versus the markup of a new release which may be as low as 20%.

[belowzeros]

I just came back from my local BBV and I was looking at the used game section for XBOX 360 games. I was browsing through the games and I came across a used copy of Guitar Hero Metallica. I look at the price, and the sticker says $14.99?!?! I figured there had to be something wrong with the game so I took it up and asked the CSR to open it so I can inspect the disc. The disc was in mint condition and the manual looked like it was never touched by anyone. So I told the CSR that I would buy the game. The CSR scans the game, and of course it comes up as $59.99. CSR calls the manager, and the manager and I argue a bit, but she finally let's the CSR sell it for $14.99 as it was their mistake. Best part was that I used my trading card so it didn't cost me a dime. :)



I'm calling Loss Prevention on you!

me: "hi, Loss Prevention? Chopsuey got Guitar Death Metal for 14.99, not fair!!"

them: "chopwhat?"


that EB rep that spouted out Loss Prevention to that other rfd user who's name escapes me has had me laughing all day. I don't think she really understands the meaning of the Loss Prevention department.

[belowzeros]

Hahaha, wow EBG is truly going downhill.

I've had $900+ of credit on 3 separate occasions and I do abuse the T3G1F by cashing in 3 games for $8 and getting the game with the GG and getting back $70 (now $60) trade value and then use that for buying items that ppl want.

I've traded in probably 500ish games this year (approx 80 last month alone on their TMGM event) and I currently have a stack of Mario Wii games (SMG, MK, SSBB) but the trade in prices got hammered at EB so I haven't been in there for a while, I cannot wait to go in and see what they're gonna say to me!

I just hope FutureShop doesn't do the same thing, credit at FS > Credit at EB! Bought my TV on FS Game Trade credits!


mmhm...exaggerate much? :) 500/3 = almost $12,000 bucks in GG

that's a lot more than your $900 in credits a few times...

[Parth]

Yup it is still... either the guy is bluffing or mistaken for some other store...
Hmm.. thats what an EB employee told me... but he is new and may have misheard... or I misheard (although I don't think I did...).

[grappos13]

Really? You don't see the issue in switching the inflated credit that was inflated for a very SPECIFIC purpose, into general purpose credit that can easily be abused? The only reason you're getting the higher TIV is to buy that one game, and if you had traded for store credit, you'd be looking at half or less.

That is like going in to test drive a car with a "buy the car after a test drive and get $500 credit" and then asking for a $500 credit for a car repair.

not really since basically u can get any new game with a trade 3 deal or a trade 2.. and sometimes the stores do it for any $70 games...the store is still getting the $70 credit.. either from that specific game, or another or combination

Changing a pre-order to another pre-order doesn't hurt EB, but changing a pre-order to store credit can hurt EB.

Let's say I trade in 3 games and put it towards a pre-order for a $70 game and then go back to get trade in credit of $70. If I use that credit towards some used games (say I buy 3 - $20 games), then technically EB is losing money as the markup of the used games are on average 50% versus the markup of a new release which may be as low as 20%.

but thats because they r already ripping ppl off on the prices of used games.... and how do u really know that the markup is 50%..maybe that used game ur buying someone used for a trade 3 beforehand... so they r losing either way no matter what u buy if u want to look at it that way..

[tietherope]

This thread seems to have become Everyone vs. Vinman, but just to point a few things out to him as he seems to know exactly what everyone does. I have never returned a game for credit that was not a gaming guarantee. This was the first pre-order I ever went in to cancel and I had paid for it with credit, not a trade 3. Their issue with me and reason for reporting me to loss preventions was because I had too many pre-order changes, as in I change my mind on wanting a game or the price drops by $10 so I switch to a game still at full value. Even though out of the games I have on pre-order, half of them I have paid for with credit so not even all of them are by trade 3.

[belowzeros]

Hmm.. thats what an EB employee told me... but he is new and may have misheard... or I misheard (although I don't think I did...).

no worries but rest assured it's not 50% :)


This thread seems to have become Everyone vs. Vinman,

that seems to happen a lot around here >.>

[zoro69]

People are a bit delusional with the "rip people off" stuff. Their average gross margin is about 25%, with net profit margin last year at 4.5%. Thats about the same as walmart or any other store (and worse then many). Obviously the use games make up for the very low margin on hardware The rent and employees dont come cheap, a 4.5% net is hardly unreasonable (that while the industry was booming. 2 years ago they only net 2.98%). If people consider them ripping people off...I'd hate to see how they describe banks..

Its not a secret
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-fundIncomeA

[trisle604]

anyone know whats the TIV for uncharted 2? id like to TIV for a preorder mw2 , unsure of how much TIV is going for.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

anyone know whats the TIV for uncharted 2? id like to TIV for a preorder mw2 , unsure of how much TIV is going for.

TIVs? What are TIVs? I thought we were establishing a universal moral code for our new world order as it relates to video game trading?

[Sajiko]

And companies will do business with customers that offer the best incentives, basic economics.

BTW, refusing a game trade because the case is missing is *not* a "ridiculous reason" as that kind of imcomplete crap is becoming almost impossible to sell. Personally, I'd give you have 2 dead flies for a used game without a case, as these are worth almost nothing on EBay.

Lol!!! Customers do not offer incentives to suppliers, take any Year 1 Microeconomics class and you'll learn that the consumer base is much larger than the supplier base but there is multipoint competition in almost every industry.

Suppliers in competition minimize costs to stay competitive, once a company's price cut is inelastic than they start to lose marketshare. Basic year 1 microecon principles proven over and over again.

EB was the best place to trade because of their lax terms and relative competitive pricing despite their selection of inventory being significantly limited when compared directly to Future Shop.

So tell me then, is it also basic economics for you to continue to trade at EB when games are worth almost double at FS? When FS has a larger and more enticing inventory selection to use credit on? And now, the most recent development, the backlash of EBG management on consumers?

Explain to me why anyone would continue to go to EB? EBG has a first mover advantage into the used games industry but FS/BB will pick up and ppl will shift. Why get $200 at EB and spend it on a few games when $200 at FS can get me a laptop for dirt cheap? Which to you is better?

[Vinman]

Lol!!! Customers do not offer incentives to suppliers, take any Year 1 Microeconomics class

Thanks for the tip Clyde, and maybe we can compared MBAs sometime soon... at least once you graduate from that pesky Microeconomics class. :lol: :lol:

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Thanks for the tip Clyde, and maybe we can compared MBAs sometime soon... at least once you graduate from that pesky Microeconomics class. :lol: :lol:

Too bad the MBA didn't come with Grade 9 English. :lol: Might want to consider asking for a refund.

[Vinman]

Too bad the MBA didn't come with Grade 9 English. :lol: Might want to consider asking for a refund.

Ooops, I guess I hit the "D" along with the "E" right above it - and how exactly does that relate to my English skills again, which BTW, I would put up any day against you illiterates. :lol:

[Sajiko]

There is no need to start fighting over such a petty issue, I was merely making a point and pointing out that what you were saying was totally incorrect. It's alright for people to be wrong once in a while, but if you cannot refute my argument than I am clearly right, correct?

And there is no way you have an MBA when you say suppliers do business with customers that offer the best incentives. And my point was based on year 1 microecon principles, not necessarily meaning I am in year 1... as I did not explicitly state if I even was taking economics or going to school.

Nonetheless we should let the thread get back to what it was intended for.

[Longobongo]

too much discussion, too little tivs

[Captain Snazzypants]

<ahem>

if I may gentlemen...

UP is still $30 TIV at BBV for both 360 and PS3. I came across one copy of each at RV, both mis-stickered but came up as $19.99. With the BOGO, $20 in FS credit soon became $60 in BBV credit.

I almost wish they would stop the madness. My Economics degree (and Scottish bloodlines) just make it too hard to resist sometimes... :twisted:

[green_sky]

Traded at FS
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (Wii) - $18

There was second value for the game in their system. I believe $7 but he said they usually give the higher ones.

[ChopSuey]

too much discussion, too little tivs

haha... so true... so true. :)

[grappos13]

haha... so true... so true. :)

technically this thread should be in video games under the entertainment as its not a Hot Deal... since 95% of the TIV's are actually cold deals :)

[GVRtrader]

haha... so true... so true. :)

+1, rather than adding to the discussion (if someone wants to keep going with this discussion, make a topic in shopping discussion already...).

TIVs for EB today @ near closing (not that it matters the time...)
Watchman (PS3) - 8.00
Transformer: RotF (PS3) - 35.00 (note the 360 version is 16.75 i believe)
PoP (PS3) - 9.50
Saints Row 2 (360) - 10.75 (marked @ 14.99 RP used, scanned @ 24.99)
Grid (360) - 15.75
MLB the Show 09 (PSP) - 8.00 (12.50 new RP)
RoA (360) - 6.50 (note BB has it on clearance for $5 + tax, YMMV... 1 copy left @ metro, works for T3G1F even tho its not in the sheet... only PS3 on the sheet but its in their system and automatically bumps the games to 23.33 if you buy 1 of the 8 games)
RoA (PS3) - 10.00
Afro Samurai (both) - 6.50 (note RoA + Afro are both usable for RP T3G1F)
TR:U (PS3) - 8.50
Wii Fifa 09: all play - < 8.00 (rep told me some low number over the phone, think it was 3.75 or something but don't really remember)
Tiger woods 09 (PS3 + 360) - 6.50

[awworld]

BBV no longer takes ps3 GH3 and for Disney Walle and Ratatuille Blu-ray they were only offering $10 each.

[GVRtrader]

BBV no longer takes ps3 GH3 and for Disney Walle and Ratatuille Blu-ray they were only offering $10 each.

They offer min 10 TIV for any blue-ray supposely (movie not game).

[grappos13]

They offer min 10 TIV for any blue-ray supposely (movie not game).

nah... i believe $10 is now their MAX trade in.. yes max... as ive asked older, crapper blu-rays i have and get offereed 2.50 and 5... i believe they offer 2.50, 5, 7.50 and $10... as watchmen is on theri most wanted list for blu-rays and its only $10...

[GVRtrader]

nah... i believe $10 is now their MAX trade in.. yes max... as ive asked older, crapper blu-rays i have and get offereed 2.50 and 5... i believe they offer 2.50, 5, 7.50 and $10... as watchmen is on theri most wanted list for blu-rays and its only $10...

Thats interesting. I was there today and grabbed one of their monthly mags and it says 10min for BR trade ins. I'll see if i can find the mag again.

[grappos13]

Thats interesting. I was there today and grabbed one of their monthly mags and it says 10min for BR trade ins. I'll see if i can find the mag again.

ok then maybe the min $10 for blu-rays trade in is back on starting in november then if u had the mag :D

[awworld]

well I was surprised that the Disney titles were just $10 and the CS said to try in about a month. Michael Clayton was also $10 and they did not need any Road Warrior.

[baconape]

Ooops, I guess I hit the "D" along with the "E" right above it - and how exactly does that relate to my English skills again, which BTW, I would put up any day against you illiterates. :lol:


ive been into arguements with vinman before, but stop picking on him.
at least hes not saying "turdz lolz; lolz turdz yo.

[jayare]

I was at Eb games last night and traded in these games for these tivs:

Bioshock (PS3) - $6.00
BlazBlu CT (PS3) - $22.50
Sid's Civilization Revolution (360) - $16.50
Fight Night Round 4 (360) - $21.00
Dirt 2 (360) - $27.00
Infernal (360) - $6.25
Rise of the Argonauts (360) - $5.25

[mahjongmaniac]

Awesome post, very well put.

Sometimes I think EB staff feel a little jealous of the deals we get. I did one game guarantee for $59.99 and traded Resident Evil for $40 so I got $99.99 back on a card. The clerk acted like a starving dog handing over a steak. He made a comment about my huge balance. I guess if he's making $9 per hour that's a lot.

they don't need to be jealous,... they get staff discounts, lots of freebies (pre-orders), and also last but not least, they can look up TIVs any time they want (during their shift) and find their own deals ;)

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Really? Last I heard it was 15%.

has always been 15% AFAIK, but the only limitation is that they can't apply to games already on sale, e.g. EBG doorcrasher days

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Many months ago I asked about the Most Wanted promo and was informed that EBG was not getting enough used trade in. Trade in values went up at the request of HO (peaked around August) and now suddenly have dropped. Even though I've seen tons of stock on certain titles, I don't think most EB's are overflowing with used games. I thought a bunch seemed rather low lately. They clearly want our games. Look at all the 25% bump ups, 2 TMGM in the past several months, and # of T3 game guarantees in the fall so far.

well, 2 TMGMs w/i 2 mths
Sept. and the last 2 wks of Oct. ... but the latter doesn't really count since it's restricted to specific games

[dragonduck]

@ Best Buy yesterday night:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (PS3) - $30.00
Fight Night R4 (PS3) - $27.00
Call of Duty MW (PS3) - $22.80
Heavenly Sword (PS3) - $22.80
Resistance 2 (PS3) - $19.50
Street Fighter IV (PS3) - $18.00

[Captain Snazzypants]

Changing a pre-order to another pre-order doesn't hurt EB, but changing a pre-order to store credit can hurt EB.

Let's say I trade in 3 games and put it towards a pre-order for a $70 game and then go back to get trade in credit of $70. If I use that credit towards some used games (say I buy 3 - $20 games), then technically EB is losing money as the markup of the used games are on average 50% versus the markup of a new release which may be as low as 20%.

Actually, I would say EB does better based on the scenario above, since the markup (i.e. profit margin) is higher on the used games. They may have given people only $10 on average for those games (possibly much less) that you just bought using $60-$70 in store credit.

So in the end, they have your original 3 games and let's just say they sell them for an average of only $20 each (i.e. they sit and decline in price over some time but eventually sell). EB -$10

You get that $70 back in store credit and end up using it to buy 3 other used games back from them. Those games cost EB only $30 (at most) in "store dollars". EB +$40

In the end, EB made $30 in a cashless transaction made possible using their own store credit system and available inventory. They may actually have made much more than the $60 for your three games, but I wanted to make this a conservative estimate.

Still think they lose money? It's a lot like a casino where the house odds are always in their favour. We are the card counters that they have to watch for :twisted:

[La Fleur]

Dirt 2 is only $27? . . . for shame. I'm surprised at the high value of Transformers considering it was a gaming guarantee, you'd think they'd have a couple. Argonauts value is super low as well . . . game can be had relatively cheap, but sub 8 seems strange.

Mario Party 8 is now 17.75 at RP. I think it was auto adjusted early, since RP should be honouring their 35 value as per the trade pamphlet.

[mahjongmaniac]

Sure, but in any market sector there are a group of "horrible customers" that each business tries their best to get rid of.

in BB's terms, we're the "devil customers" :twisted:

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We know you're talking about Balonis. :D

heh, i didn't point out any names, but i'm pretty sure everyone on here knows he's one of 'em =P

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all they need to put is that u cant change pre-orders or that once u pick up the game, u cannot return it..but i can guarantee you that ull see a lot lot less pre-orders at EB's if this were the case.. i dotn see what the issue is since u cant return for cash or anything so u gotta use the $70 at their store anyway..

the problem is these customers don't use the trade promo for what it's intended for

e.g. Brutal Legends, trade and get bonus 25% TIC promo --- there may not be anything in fine print regarding how you're not allowed to trade and then return to get the orig. + 25% in credit, but i think it's pretty obvious EBG HO and the store MODs frown upon that
you might get lucky w/ a rookie/careless CSR that doesn't know any better, but any senior EBG CSR/MOD wouldn't allow that to happen

if your intention of taking advantage of the "bonus 25% TIC towards a pre-order" promo is only to return/cancel it for the bonus, then why don't you just go in and ask "hey can i just trade-in a game, and get bonus 25% TIC on the Edge card? i don't have any intentions of applying the TIC towards the pre-order..."
any CSR w/ 1/2 a brain wouldn't allow you to do that b/c you're not using the trade promo for its intended purpose

[Psubs]

Wii EB Games as of Oct 31

Cooking Mama: Cook Off - $3.50
Rockband 2 - $16
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 - $5.50
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - $7.25 :cry:

[trisle604]

anyone know whats the TIV for uncharted 2? id like to TIV for a preorder mw2 , unsure of how much TIV is going for.

bump

[mbarreh]

Did the T3G1F for Dragon Age Origins
Traded in
Xbox 360
R6V2
Endwar
GOW 2
didn't qualify Riddick approx 7.75 or 7.50

[TheHeeyyy]

Here are the TIVs I checked today:

Blockbuster
Dirt 2 (360): Still $38.50
Mortal Kombat vs DC Kollector's Edition (360): $17.50

I also dropped by EBGames to pick-up Dissidia, and saw they had November's Most Wanted list. Here are the games:

Dirt 2 (Wii): $25
Guitar Hero: Metallica (360): $37
NHL 10 (PS3): $40
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (PS3/360): $40
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (PS3/360): $35
Guitar Hero 5 (Wii): $35

[froompy]

Traded in at BBV today and got:
- Quantum of Solace (PS3)- $12.50
- Chronicles of Riddick (PS3)- $30.00
- Up (Wii) - $18.00

[easterclause]

BB has such ****** trade values for their games. I took a bunch in, and inexplicably they only wanted to take the older games, not most of the newer ones, like Wanted: Weapons of Fate, and Fight Night Round 4. So I took 'em to Blockbuster Video across the street, MUCH more satisfactory:

BBV, all X360:

Fight Night Round 4 - 42.00
Wanted: Weapons of Fate: 30.00
Fable 2: 30.00
Grand Theft Auto 4: 10.00
GRAW1: 1.00 (old as hell) :cheesygri
Rock Band 1: 7.50
Call of Duty 3: 1.00 (bought this for 10 bucks for the soundtrack CD)
and
XBOX: Jade Empire Limited Edition: 1.00

Anyone know if BBV has any sweet promos coming up? I got 122.50 in credit to get rid of. :twisted:


Didn't trade Quantum of Solace (12.50) in, I'm going to try and get a game for 20 bucks at Rogers or BB and trade it and QoS for MW2 or AC2 at RP's T2G1F thing this month.

[Luskan]

I just did the following trade-ins at BB today:

COD4 (360) - $10.25

Nintendo DS:
Brain Age - $3.60
Brain Age 2 - $3.60
Yoshi's Island - $8.40
New Super Mario Bros - $25
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - $15
Mario Kart - $25

[grappos13]

BB has such ****** trade values for their games. I took a bunch in, and inexplicably they only wanted to take the older games, not most of the newer ones, like Wanted: Weapons of Fate, and Fight Night Round 4. So I took 'em to Blockbuster Video across the street, MUCH more satisfactory:

BBV, all X360:

Fight Night Round 4 - 42.00
Wanted: Weapons of Fate: 30.00
Fable 2: 30.00
Grand Theft Auto 4: 10.00
GRAW1: 1.00 (old as hell) :cheesygri
Rock Band 1: 7.50
Call of Duty 3: 1.00 (bought this for 10 bucks for the soundtrack CD)
and
XBOX: Jade Empire Limited Edition: 1.00

Anyone know if BBV has any sweet promos coming up? I got 122.50 in credit to get rid of. :twisted:


Didn't trade Quantum of Solace (12.50) in, I'm going to try and get a game for 20 bucks at Rogers or BB and trade it and QoS for MW2 or AC2 at RP's T2G1F thing this month.

i remember someone posted here that for november they took quantum of solace off the list for the trade 2 :/

[mvpBosh]

EBG yesterday :

Elder Scrolls Oblivion non-GOTY (360): $6
Warioware Smooth Moves (Wii): $18.75
Bioshock (PS3) : $6
Secret Agent Clank (PSP) : $8.50

[synthtrance]

i remember someone posted here that for november they took quantum of solace off the list for the trade 2 :/

yep, that's what the new flyer will show. The old flyer is still up on the website though so you can print out a copy of that one and bring it in to try but YMMV.

[La Fleur]

BB has such ****** trade values for their games. I took a bunch in, and inexplicably they only wanted to take the older games, not most of the newer ones, like Wanted: Weapons of Fate, and Fight Night Round 4. So I took 'em to Blockbuster Video across the street, MUCH more satisfactory:

BBV, all X360:

Fight Night Round 4 - 42.00
Wanted: Weapons of Fate: 30.00
Fable 2: 30.00
Grand Theft Auto 4: 10.00
GRAW1: 1.00 (old as hell) :cheesygri
Rock Band 1: 7.50
Call of Duty 3: 1.00 (bought this for 10 bucks for the soundtrack CD)
and
XBOX: Jade Empire Limited Edition: 1.00

Anyone know if BBV has any sweet promos coming up? I got 122.50 in credit to get rid of. :twisted:


Didn't trade Quantum of Solace (12.50) in, I'm going to try and get a game for 20 bucks at Rogers or BB and trade it and QoS for MW2 or AC2 at RP's T2G1F thing this month.

Nice update on TIVs. I think Wanted is on BBV Most Wanted List, along with Up and Riddick, which would explain why all 3 ring up as 30. However, BBV's website has no longer indicated that there is a minimum credit for these games, and some of them look like they should be less than 30. Also, the Wii ones on the website are supposedly all $20 tiv, but that's highly debatable.

I'd trade Quantum ASAP for MW or Ass 2. Like, today. It should still work if you can get a CSR who knows how to pre-order the T2. If you luck out, I think it works for FS's T3.

[GVRtrader]

I'd trade Quantum ASAP for MW or Ass 2. Like, today. It should still work if you can get a CSR who knows how to pre-order the T2. If you luck out, I think it works for FS's T3.

Not possible. RP works differently than other stores... namely you trade the games in when you pick up the game. Also their promotion for both games don't start till Nov 10/17 respectively. That said, in the past i haven't had problems in the past with their T2G1F promo using games that were off the list of the current month but on the list of the last month.

If you really want to be safe, do a pre-order and on the receipt, get the RP rep to write down the games you're trading in for it. At least the rep did that for me as i mentioned quite a while ago. When you do the pre-orders, you put $5 down (you get it back when you trade in the games).

[La Fleur]

Not possible. RP works differently than other stores... namely you trade the games in when you pick up the game. Also their promotion for both games don't start till Nov 10/17 respectively. That said, in the past i haven't had problems in the past with their T2G1F promo using games that were off the list of the current month but on the list of the last month.

If you really want to be safe, do a pre-order and on the receipt, get the RP rep to write down the games you're trading in for it. At least the rep did that for me as i mentioned quite a while ago. When you do the pre-orders, you put $5 down (you get it back when you trade in the games).

Actually, it is possible. Just need to get a CSR who knows what they're doing. Already did it myself a while back. That being said, I don't think most employees know how to do it.

[GVRtrader]

Actually, it is possible. Just need to get a CSR who knows what they're doing. Already did it myself a while back. That being said, I don't think most employees know how to do it.

Every CSR i talked to said the process is pre-order with $5 down then come back with the games to pick them up and this is at multiple stores, some of which did T3 for me on the spot (so i expect they know what they are doing as some don't even know how to do T3 and need to be on the phone to get someone to walk them through it).

[La Fleur]

Every CSR i talked to said the process is pre-order with $5 down then come back with the games to pick them up and this is at multiple stores, some of which did T3 for me on the spot (so i expect they know what they are doing as some don't even know how to do T3 and need to be on the phone to get someone to walk them through it).

I don't deny that. I had the same experience, until I spoke to one who knew how to do it. I did not need a deposit. Traded my games, got my preorder slip and just need to walk in on the day to pick up.

[cashinstinct]

bump

Uncharted 2 TIV : $35 EB (recent post by someone else), $40 BB (according to this week's flyer)

[GVRtrader]

I don't deny that. I had the same experience, until I spoke to one who knew how to do it. I did not need a deposit. Traded my games, got my preorder slip and just need to walk in on the day to pick up.

I'll go try this today if im near a RP later and see if i get lucky then.:cheesygri Thanks for the tip, if i find any rep that can do this in GVR, i'll report back with name/location so everyone can rush down before they close @ 1am.:twisted:

[grappos13]

lol... me being lazy again screwed me... BBV TIV for Madden 10 ps3 is now $30.. it was 42 yesterday.. but i said ill go after lunch, even tho i was already out but i still went home to eat, never went out and now its owned today... didnt expect it to change from a friday to saturday... gotta try and get rid of it on bst now :(

[easterclause]

I'll probably just try to sell on eBay or play and then sell QoS, because I don't know where to get a game for 20 bucks or less that is eligible for the T2 deal without going to eBay, and it won't arrive fast enough.

Thanks for the comments though!

[ChopSuey]

lol... me being lazy again screwed me... BBV TIV for Madden 10 ps3 is now $30.. it was 42 yesterday.. but i said ill go after lunch, even tho i was already out but i still went home to eat, never went out and now its owned today... didnt expect it to change from a friday to saturday... gotta try and get rid of it on bst now :(

What's wrong with you lately? :) You're usually on the ball when trading back your games for optimal TIV. I guess you're getting too old for this s**t. :D

[grappos13]

What's wrong with you lately? :) You're usually on the ball when trading back your games for optimal TIV. I guess you're getting too old for this s**t. :D

lol ya... maybe i am... i just didnt want to make the like 3 min drive from my house lol... and i kinda assumed it would stay on the weekend.. but ive been burned many times at BBV with their values going down.. oh well...

i havent done any sort of deals or anything in like 1.5 weeks or so... damn lol

[tigerhawk33]

lol ya... maybe i am... i just didnt want to make the like 3 min drive from my house lol... and i kinda assumed it would stay on the weekend.. but ive been burned many times at BBV with their values going down.. oh well...

i havent done any sort of deals or anything in like 1.5 weeks or so... damn lol

Don't worry bro, you're still the man when it comes to gaming deals... well, at least in T.O. in my humble opinion! The are others, but they don't do the leg work which you're putting in. Again, thanks for always posting Grappos! Count my vote for Best Gaming Informer (if there is one that is).

[Longobongo]

EB today, forgot the values but these games qualified

Rock Band 2 - Xbox 360
Resident Evil 4 - PS3
GT5 Prologue - PS3

I was able to preorder God of War 3 Ultimate Edition, its 89.99 in their system but they said it may change once they get the final pricing.

[easterclause]

BBV:


UP for Wii: 18.00
UP for X360: 30.00

Paid 42.00 for 2xX360 and 1xWii, so I got a good deal at BBV. I'll probably trade in a few more games and get DJ Hero Renegade Edition so I can sell that and recoup my money from the Rogers Plus fiasco.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

I was able to preorder God of War 3 Ultimate Edition, its 89.99 in their system but they said it may change once they get the final pricing.

uh.. you mean they gave u $69.99 credit towards GOW3 UE right? You still have to pay the difference when it's released.

[Longobongo]

uh.. you mean they gave u $69.99 credit towards GOW3 UE right? You still have to pay the difference when it's released.

yep, up to 69.99, still had to pay the difference but decided to do it later

[easterclause]

Wow, I see Blockbuster.ca has G-Force for PS3 listed as one of their most wanted games. There were oodles of those at RP. My god...I'm going to go back Monday after I call RP and Blockbuster and see the pricing, I think G-Force was 12.99 after the rebate, which would make this a sweet find.

[jEnkinsX]

I switched my PO of Darksiders for Assassin's Creed 2. Now I have 2 AC2 PO's. 1 I will keep for sure then other is going back for GG. Use the credit towards GOW3 Ultimate Edition :D

I also cancelled my God of War Collection PO coz I wanted to get it just for the GoW3 demo since I already have 1&2 for PS2. But since someone sent me the demo, I can wait until reviews come out and see if its actually worth it to get the Collection :D

Thanks for the info Longobongo regarding the God of War 3 Ultimate Edition.

[mahjongmaniac]

Uncharted 2 TIV : $35 EB (recent post by someone else), $40 BB (according to this week's flyer)

it's also $40 at RP

more $40 titles on website: http://www.rogersplus.ca/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

[Eclipse09]

Got some TIVs updated

EB

Wii
Tomb Raider Underworld is now 5.25
TMNT Smash up (new one to enter) is 10

360
Lego Batman is 5.25

[easterclause]

Got some TIVs updated

Wii
Tomb Raider Underworld is now 5.25
TMNT Smash up (new one to enter) is 10

360
Lego Batman is 5.25

Which store.

[mahjongmaniac]

Which store.

1/4 of a $1 TIV looks like EBG

[GVRtrader]

it's also $40 at RP

more $40 titles on website: http://www.rogersplus.ca/games/gamestradein_most_wanted.asp

Thats the most wanted list for october... which basically is over (well 2 hours till its over i guess). Tho i doubt UC2 would change in value for (at least) another month.

[GVRtrader]

lol... me being lazy again screwed me... BBV TIV for Madden 10 ps3 is now $30.. it was 42 yesterday.. but i said ill go after lunch, even tho i was already out but i still went home to eat, never went out and now its owned today... didnt expect it to change from a friday to saturday... gotta try and get rid of it on bst now :(

Thats what... the 1000000th time this month you were a day late on a game??? Try FS, they might still offer $40 for it. Also (too lazy to find your other post) but i found the mag and the BBV trade-in (min 10) is a promotion from Nov. 3 - 29th (all BR have a min TIV of $10). Its on the 2nd last page of their nov mag (small blue box).

[loonieryan]

Anyone know what the current TIV for Infamous on PS3 is? Looking to get Uncharted 2...

[GVRtrader]

TIVs tonight update

EB:
CoD3 (Wii) - 15.50
Tiger Woods 09 (Wii) 8.00
Sacred 2 (360) - 35.00
HAWX (360) - 9.50
HAWX (PS3) - 30.25 (wonder what the TIV will be tomorrow after the promo is over...)
RoA (PS3) - 10.00
PoP (PS3) - 9.50

Used the above (except CoD) to buy a DSI (using some credit for the rest). Not a great deal for DSI but im out of things to get @ EB.:cheesygri Total cost for the above was roughly 80 + tax (@ RP).

FS:
CoD3 (Wii) - 22.80
CoD4 (Wii) - 30.00
CoD4: World (Wii) - 37.00

[Longobongo]

Used the above (except CoD) to buy a DSI (using some credit for the rest). Not a great deal for DSI but im out of things to get @ EB.:cheesygri Total cost for the above was roughly 80 + tax (@ RP).


Not waiting to tryout the DSi XL? I've already got $100 in EB credits saved up for it but would like to hear some hands on.

[Longobongo]

Thanks for the info Longobongo regarding the God of War 3 Ultimate Edition.

Not a prob, like I said before, its currently 89.99 in the system but according to gamestop its listed as 99.99 USD http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=76243, with that my guess it'll be $110-$120 here.

[GVRtrader]

Not waiting to tryout the DSi XL? I've already got $100 in EB credits saved up for it but would like to hear some hands on.

Is it XL or LL? Either way the promotion supposely ends today and i had nothing to pre-order so i figure why not get a DSI. I actually like it quite a bit more than the DS Lite after about 1 hour playing around with it. Bigger screen is great and i like the longer stylus. Not sure if battery life is gonna be an issue but i bought a 2nd battery @ BBV (found it on sale for 9.99... think its mislabel because DS Lite battery was selling for the same price with the same sticker).

I used about $25 credit with what i bought from RP so net cost is about $105 + tax (or realistically 85 + tax + 25 EB credit which probably cost about $10-15).

[grappos13]

Thats what... the 1000000th time this month you were a day late on a game??? Try FS, they might still offer $40 for it. Also (too lazy to find your other post) but i found the mag and the BBV trade-in (min 10) is a promotion from Nov. 3 - 29th (all BR have a min TIV of $10). Its on the 2nd last page of their nov mag (small blue box).

haha.. lets see... just this week.. i was like a day or two late on RE5 for $40 at FS.... madden 10 i was a day late today as it was $42 yesterday and $30 today.. my own fault for that.. just pure laziness and not thinking it would change on a saturday....and stormrise ps3 for EB i was a date late cuz i needed one more game one day.. then i went back the next day after i had the 3rd game and then stormrise was 7.75 lol

[GVRtrader]

haha.. lets see... just this week.. i was like a day or two late on RE5 for $40 at FS.... madden 10 i was a day late today as it was $42 yesterday and $30 today.. my own fault for that.. just pure laziness and not thinking it would change on a saturday....and stormrise ps3 for EB i was a date late cuz i needed one more game one day.. then i went back the next day after i had the 3rd game and then stormrise was 7.75 lol

I remember Fifa Streets as another one where you were a day late. Can't think of anymore off the top of my head... long day of shopping (clothes not games:-0).

[grappos13]

I remember Fifa Streets as another one where you were a day late. Can't think of anymore off the top of my head... long day of shopping (clothes not games:-0).

oh ya... that one i wanted one for my collection.. got it at rogers for $10 from their clearance.. but by the time i got home, someone already accepted to send to me from goozex.. then i went to EB to do a trade 3 and it didnt work lol.. atleast i got to return that to rogers lol

i gotta do some rogers clearance returns tomorrow.. i havent been out to do a game deal since the day of the rogers clearance i believe..

edit: oh wow.. didnt realize that the time already went back here a while ago lol.. i was playing some wwe and when i finished one of the road to wrestlemanias (longest one) in just under 2 hours.. i was like.. nice that was fast.. turns out it was actually almost 3 hours lol.. damnit!

[awworld]

Not a prob, like I said before, its currently 89.99 in the system but according to gamestop its listed as 99.99 USD http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=76243, with that my guess it'll be $110-$120 here.

I like a GOW3 collector edition but I'm not sure about paying $110 or $120 when you only get the Pandora box and art box the rest are digital bonuses. I was hoping to get a few more "tangible" bonuses.

[grappos13]

I like a GOW3 collector edition but I'm not sure about paying $110 or $120 when you only get the Pandora box and art box the rest are digital bonuses. I was hoping to get a few more "tangible" bonuses.

agreed.. the bonuses dont look too good.. and if its 99.99 USD, it will most likely be 109.99 here like the nba 2k10 anniversary editions...so at 40-50$ more than the game only, not sure if its gonna be worth it

[GVRtrader]

I like a GOW3 collector edition but I'm not sure about paying $110 or $120 when you only get the Pandora box and art box the rest are digital bonuses. I was hoping to get a few more "tangible" bonuses.

Rep said expect 99.99 to 109.99 when i asked. It could very well be like uncharted 2 and cost the same here as US but its way too early to tell since the game won't be released for 4+ months.

[danzerino]

NBA 2K10 40$ at Best Buy

[greenbelt0102]

EBG - Oct 31
Rayman Raving Rabbid TV Party WII - 7.25
Oblivion (non-GOTY) 360 - 6.00
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh - Part 1 & 2 PS3 - 7.25
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 PS3 - 6.50
NCAA Football 09 PS3 - 3.25

None of my games qualified for the T3G1F :cry:

BTW, does FS accept games without manuals?

[La Fleur]

EBG - Oct 31
Rayman Raving Rabbid TV Party WII - 7.25
Oblivion (non-GOTY) 360 - 6.00
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh - Part 1 & 2 PS3 - 7.25
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 PS3 - 6.50
NCAA Football 09 PS3 - 3.25

None of my games qualified for the T3G1F :cry:

BTW, does FS accept games without manuals?

Yes, that's FS's bread and butter. Let's hope they continue to do so, since a lot of other places are getting stingy on that. They take incomplete games and ship them out to a second party who'll supply them with the manuals and then the games are redistributed nationally.

Get your Rise of the Argo's in quick peeps. Trades in for a measly $6 at BBV. It's not worth much at RV nor EB as well.

[jEnkinsX]

Is the legend of Zelda twiligh princess still 37 at EB? For November?

[Eclipse09]

Which store.

My bad
Changed it, thanks

Also
Lord of the Rings Conquest for PS3 does not work anymore
It is worth 7

[jEnkinsX]

Lol who called lake st. St Catherine bbv for twilight princess? I was there to buy it but then they said it's on hold. *sadface*

Setz is the one from st. Catherine right?

[grappos13]

Lol who called lake st. St Catherine bbv for twilight princess? I was there to buy it but then they said it's on hold. *sadface*

Setz is the one from st. Catherine right?

ur pretty hardcore if ur going to st catharines for gaming deals.. or even stopping on the way back from niagara lol...

actually nevermind... last year when FS first instilled trading in games, i went to FS and EB in ottawa when i was there for a wedding to get in on deals lol

[jEnkinsX]

ur pretty hardcore if ur going to st catharines for gaming deals.. or even stopping on the way back from niagara lol...

actually nevermind... last year when FS first instilled trading in games, i went to FS and EB in ottawa when i was there for a wedding to get in on deals lol

Hahaha! My whole family went to Canada One.. and I didn't complain as I sat in the car and read a book. Outlet's aren't my thing.. I went to the Sony Store.. all were crap! So I stayed in the car. On the way home we passed by 2 BBVs. And I found Smooth Moves for 9.99. I was gonna get it then I remembered its like 16.xx or a lil more @ EB.. So I said it wasn't worth it. Then, when I got back to Brampton, I remembered that I think it trades for > $20 @ BB? I felt like crap! That coulda bought me Dead Space to trade @ RP. I just need 1 more game. I actually have MGS4 and DMC4 but I don't want to trade em in :(

[grappos13]

Hahaha! My whole family went to Canada One.. and I didn't complain as I sat in the car and read a book. Outlet's aren't my thing.. I went to the Sony Store.. all were crap! So I stayed in the car. On the way home we passed by 2 BBVs. And I found Smooth Moves for 9.99. I was gonna get it then I remembered its like 16.xx or a lil more @ EB.. So I said it wasn't worth it. Then, when I got back to Brampton, I remembered that I think it trades for > $20 @ BB? I felt like crap! That coulda bought me Dead Space to trade @ RP. I just need 1 more game. I actually have MGS4 and DMC4 but I don't want to trade em in :(

i find it funny that u stopped at 2 BBV's with ur family... btw why wouldnt u pick up a $9.99 game that is greater than 8 TIV at EB... u can turn that into 23.33 or 25 EB credit after a trade in deal... so it woulda been totally worth it

[jEnkinsX]

i find it funny that u stopped at 2 BBV's with ur family... btw why wouldnt u pick up a $9.99 game that is greater than 8 TIV at EB... u can turn that into 23.33 or 25 EB credit after a trade in deal... so it woulda been totally worth it

No manual :( So I figured I could only use it for straight credit..

[dorje]

EBG - Oct 31
Rayman Raving Rabbid TV Party WII - 7.25
Oblivion (non-GOTY) 360 - 6.00
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh - Part 1 & 2 PS3 - 7.25
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 PS3 - 6.50
NCAA Football 09 PS3 - 3.25

None of my games qualified for the T3G1F :cry:

BTW, does FS accept games without manuals?

kept that game while doing T3 thinking wii game lose their value les frequently then other platforms, now its dropped below. Should have kept MSG4.

[neksus]

I'd bet real money that the answers these "Gaming Angels" provide would change drastically under a lie detector. Stores do NOT start banning people for absolutely no reason, and that's a fact.

+1
Innocent people do not get sentenced to prison for crimes they don't commit!
Oh, wait...:(
-1

Now I'm not saying there aren't people who should be banned from trading, I'm just saying that some of the stories here may be taken at face value and aren't doing anything shady.

[jsadams]

Bbv nov 1:

killzone 2 - $33
little big planet goty - $30

[j4y88]

EBgames .. traded in on friday.. =P

PS3
Batman AA : 18.50
Borderlands : 40

[SubEe]

Would I be able to trade sacred 2 and gi joe for nba 2k10 at ebgames. I realise that both of them have tivs of 35.00 but gi joe was last updated like 2 months ago.

[GVRtrader]

Would I be able to trade sacred 2 and gi joe for nba 2k10 at ebgames. I realise that both of them have tivs of 35.00 but gi joe was last updated like 2 months ago.

#1 which console? I updates Sacred 2 for 360 and its $35.00 as of today (and a few days). I doubt GI Joe is anywhere near $35 right now so you will have to add $$$ if you want to do the swap regardless as its both a pretty bad game released 3 months ago... my guess (depending on console is ~20 TIV but thats just a wild guess based on games released @ similar time with similar reviews).

[GVRtrader]

agreed.. the bonuses dont look too good.. and if its 99.99 USD, it will most likely be 109.99 here like the nba 2k10 anniversary editions...so at 40-50$ more than the game only, not sure if its gonna be worth it

Asked a different rep today and he said 89.99... seems kinda interesting but of course, as with all other EB pre-orders, value is subject to change. Not bad to do a T3 + $20 for it if possible (YMMV for this of course but most rep allows T3 = -69.99 off the value of the CE/LE/etc).

[GVRtrader]

EBG - Oct 31
Rayman Raving Rabbid TV Party WII - 7.25
Oblivion (non-GOTY) 360 - 6.00
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh - Part 1 & 2 PS3 - 7.25
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 PS3 - 6.50
NCAA Football 09 PS3 - 3.25

None of my games qualified for the T3G1F :cry:

BTW, does FS accept games without manuals?

Yes, they just require case and depending on rep near mint condition disc (again this depends on rep, some aren't nearly as picky as others).

[GVRtrader]

Posted this @ the RP thread by mistake so i moved it to the right thread... heh. Anyone who saw that post, just ignore this one.

EB TIVs today (man i'm becoming a EB regular... think i traded at least 1 set of game every day for the last 2 weeks...):

PS3
Transformer: RotF - 35.00
HAWX - 30.25 (looks like oct promotion still on for this and others)
RoA - 8.50 (dropped 1.50 over night)
PoP - 8.25 (dropped 1.25 over night)
Xman Orgins - 28.x5 (forgot 25 or 75 and too lazy to get receipt from car)

360
Sacred 2 - 35.00
WWE SvR 09 - 9 (still not dropping lol, PS3 version for reference is 4.75 i believe or 10.50 @ FS... aka great filler)
End Wars - 9 (still @ 9, been there for weeks)

Wii
Tiger Woods 09 - 8.00 (been @ 8 for weeks too lol)
CoD3 - 15.50

FS updates (() value = local terminal not web terminal)
Xman Orgins (PS3) - 40 (28)
Bigs 2 (PS3) - 37 (10)
CoD 3 (Wii) - 22.80 (22.80)
RoA (PS3) - 18 (8.40)

Thats right 2 set of values for FS so if you're trading @ FS... make sure you get the higher one of the two. Interesting note is at one location, the local terminal for borderland is $20!!! Thats right $20 TIV for borderland (i saw it when the rep was looking up bigs 2... i was thinking WTF?!?! $20 for a new game?!?! Takken 6 for reference was 27.xx, saw that when rep was looking for xman). The TIVs for local terminal are extremely low and should be avoided for some titles (tho CoD titles seem to be good @ both terminal for PS3/Wii as i saw high values for that block of games... 37 i believe for World).

[grappos13]

EBgames .. traded in on friday.. =P

PS3
Batman AA : 18.50
Borderlands : 40

really? only took the 18.50 for batman? prolly coulda sold for a lot more than that lol..

hey gvr trader.. now bigs 2 ps3 is back up to $37? wtf is that.. last week when i traded it in it was $27 (someone else posted that it was $27 for them too)... is there anyway i can go back and get the higher tiv with my receipt? kind of like a 30 day thing? cuz that just sucks..

[GVRtrader]

really? only took the 18.50 for batman? prolly coulda sold for a lot more than that lol..

hey gvr trader.. now bigs 2 ps3 is back up to $37? wtf is that.. last week when i traded it in it was $27 (someone else posted that it was $27 for them too)... is there anyway i can go back and get the higher tiv with my receipt? kind of like a 30 day thing? cuz that just sucks..

It depends on the terminal you get the valued checked @. I had a few rep tell me $10 which didn't seem right so i left (knowing they probably used the local terminal instead of web). The web terminal shows $37.00 and if you need i can provide a scan (not sure if it'll be of any use, also has xman on it heh, traded that combo with a few lower value games a few times today). Don't know if they have any policy on this. I'll be back tonight if you need a scan (last post before i grab a bite then got to take GF home).

[mahjongmaniac]

kept that game while doing T3 thinking wii game lose their value les frequently then other platforms, now its dropped below. Should have kept MSG4.

the RRR series of games have kind of lost popularity so the TIVs have been <$8 for a while now (well, at least for RRR 1 + 2, RRR TV party may have only been just the past couple mths)

[mahjongmaniac]

FS updates (() value = local terminal not web terminal)
Xman Orgins (PS3) - 40 (28)
Bigs 2 (PS3) - 37 (10)
CoD 3 (Wii) - 22.80 (22.80)
RoA (PS3) - 18 (8.40)

Thats right 2 set of values for FS so if you're trading @ FS... make sure you get the higher one of the two.

if what you mean by "local terminal" is the transaction terminal where they transfer/return the TIC onto a GC, IIRC, they're supposed to give you what the web terminal says

more experienced CSRs will know this, so i doubt (if discrepancy exists) that you can just ask and get the higher TIV

[La Fleur]

It depends on the terminal you get the valued checked @. I had a few rep tell me $10 which didn't seem right so i left (knowing they probably used the local terminal instead of web). The web terminal shows $37.00 and if you need i can provide a scan (not sure if it'll be of any use, also has xman on it heh, traded that combo with a few lower value games a few times today). Don't know if they have any policy on this. I'll be back tonight if you need a scan (last post before i grab a bite then got to take GF home).

The whole terminal thing is wacked. I tried to trade Bigs 2 one week, it's 27 . . . next week 37. I'd like a FS insider to explain, but I don't even know if that would even be helpful. Seems like such a gamble now trading there. Such a pain to go back, just in the hopes the value will be at the higher of the 2. I did notice last week, that the portal they use looked newer and different. Not surprising . . . a year later, you'd expect them to evolve.

TIV UPdate: UP is still a peachy 30 at Bloc de Buster . . . I think it's going to drop this week, since BBV usually does price changes on Mondays and the game only sells for $30 (just like Watchmen). So, I'd take the advice of the Black Eyed Peas and "jump off that sofa, Let's trade trade UP"

[GVRtrader]

The whole terminal thing is wacked. I tried to trade Bigs 2 one week, it's 27 . . . next week 37. I'd like a FS insider to explain, but I don't even know if that would even be helpful. Seems like such a gamble now trading there. Such a pain to go back, just in the hopes the value will be at the higher of the 2. I did notice last week, that the portal they use looked newer and different. Not surprising . . . a year later, you'd expect them to evolve.

TIV UPdate: UP is still a peachy 30 at Bloc de Buster . . . I think it's going to drop this week, since BBV usually does price changes on Mondays and the game only sells for $30 (just like Watchmen). So, I'd take the advice of the Black Eyed Peas and "jump off that sofa, Let's trade trade UP"

Watchman sales for 24.99 now (both consoles) @ BBV. I saw the price change a couple days ago while looking for other games. I agree the whole terminal thing is stupid... i wish they would just have 1 standard price for the games. I generally avoid trading there but i know they had the best value for the games listed above so i figure its better to trade them there than EB (and BBV... i actually hate trading @ BBV 'cause the only way i find games @ BBV = @ more remote areas due to the fact most BBV near GVR throw away all the original game cases and Vancouver BBV doesn't allow trade in so their stock resupplies extremely slowly).

[Parth]

Would I be able to trade sacred 2 and gi joe for nba 2k10 at ebgames. I realise that both of them have tivs of 35.00 but gi joe was last updated like 2 months ago.
Check BBV. The TIV for GI joe might be a ltitle higher. But theres no way in hell its still 35 at EB.

[the_fm]

the RRR series of games have kind of lost popularity so the TIVs have been <$8 for a while now (well, at least for RRR 1 + 2, RRR TV party may have only been just the past couple mths)

and there's a new one coming out soon. a reason to why they've dropped below 8 is 12-18 months ago, they were extremely hard to find so they retained their value a lot longer but now, they are readily available

[Longobongo]

if what you mean by "local terminal" is the transaction terminal where they transfer/return the TIC onto a GC, IIRC, they're supposed to give you what the web terminal says

more experienced CSRs will know this, so i doubt (if discrepancy exists) that you can just ask and get the higher TIV

is there an official email or response from Futureshop? I went to 2 futureshops trying to trade RE5 and both will only give me the lower value (18 in transaction terminal, 40 in web terminal), it frustrates me that they're so inconsistent!

[NonStopInTheMix]

The whole terminal thing is wacked. I tried to trade Bigs 2 one week, it's 27 . . . next week 37. I'd like a FS insider to explain, but I don't even know if that would even be helpful. Seems like such a gamble now trading there. Such a pain to go back, just in the hopes the value will be at the higher of the 2. I did notice last week, that the portal they use looked newer and different. Not surprising . . . a year later, you'd expect them to evolve.


Futureshop has recently adopted a new tradein portal with the new Citrix system. The values in this portal are the ones linked to the transaction terminal and this is the one that gives the LOWER of the trade in values.

The old web terminal [where fs employees would login with the generic FS****/FS**** is supposed to be out of commission and employees are instructed not to use it anymore as it isnt updated and still gives high values like $35 for mario kart, $40 for COD:WAW, $37 for COD4, etc.

For most FS's ive been to, they usually honor the higher TIV when they find a discrepancy in what the terminal shows and what the transaction terminal shows... but since all tradeins need a MOD password, they might notice the mistake and reject the higher value in favor of the one in the Citrix system.

Hope that clears some things up.

[grappos13]

is there an official email or response from Futureshop? I went to 2 futureshops trying to trade RE5 and both will only give me the lower value (18 in transaction terminal, 40 in web terminal), it frustrates me that they're so inconsistent!

its still $40 in the web terminal? damn...

ya when i went to FS i didnt get the normal guy that does my trade ins.. i got the guy and he just used the transaction terminal and it was 18...damn if web terminal is 40 i may try again tomorrow...

whats weird is when i did bigs 2 it was 27 in the web terminal.. i guess it went back up? weird.. 37 to 27 then back to 37..thinking i got screwed.. i seriously wonder if they will match the higher TIV now if i bring my receipt, if i can even find it..

[GVRtrader]

its still $40 in the web terminal? damn...

ya when i went to FS i didnt get the normal guy that does my trade ins.. i got the guy and he just used the transaction terminal and it was 18...damn if web terminal is 40 i may try again tomorrow...

whats weird is when i did bigs 2 it was 27 in the web terminal.. i guess it went back up? weird.. 37 to 27 then back to 37..thinking i got screwed.. i seriously wonder if they will match the higher TIV now if i bring my receipt, if i can even find it..

Well maybe i'll grab another copy tomorrow and try again. Worst case, i keep the copy and add it to my collection.:cheesygri

[Jesse_7-11]

Does anyone know which place has the highest tiv for Fight Night Round 4(360) and if so how much? I know tivs.ca but i want an updated value

[grappos13]

Does anyone know which place has the highest tiv for Fight Night Round 4(360) and if so how much? I know tivs.ca but i want an updated value

call around and get us the updated value...if its not on tivs.ca or in this thread, then no one has posted it...

[Captain Snazzypants]

Well maybe i'll grab another copy tomorrow and try again. Worst case, i keep the copy and add it to my collection.:cheesygri

That's what I thought until I played it for a bit yesterday. I was hitting "eject" within 5-10 minutes...

[neksus]

Does anyone know which place has the highest tiv for Fight Night Round 4(360) and if so how much? I know tivs.ca but i want an updated value

TWO of the values were updated within 48 hours. $42 at BBV compared to $21 at EB as of halloween and you're honestly asking this question?

[the_fm]

TWO of the values were updated within 48 hours. $42 at BBV compared to $21 at EB as of halloween and you're honestly asking this question?

lol. don't you know. people, now, wants the tiv of right now when they plan on trading it, not some outdated value of a couple days before :razz:

[grappos13]

lol. don't you know. people, now, wants the tiv of right now when they plan on trading it, not some outdated value of a couple days before :razz:

and yet they expect others to tell them and they cant get their own damn TIV's? lol

[spoonEM]

Operation Flashpoint: DR gets you $35 at EBgames

I didnt trade it in that day, went back today and now its $27.50 at Ebgames :cry:

360 Bad Company $5.00
PSP Portable Ops $4.25
PSP Portable Ops + $4.25

All at ebgames.

[GVRtrader]

and yet they expect others to tell them and they cant get their own damn TIV's? lol

I thought that was the new standard.:twisted: Its amazing how the lines @ certain EBs are almost always free yet everyone wants to know TIVs. I think i only had 2 busy signals out in the last 2 weeks calling EB (including in the afternoon on days when i had night classes).

[Stetson717]

Does anybody know what promos EBGames is gonna run for the month of november?

[GVRtrader]

Does anybody know what promos EBGames is gonna run for the month of november?

Nothing was up @ any store yesterday when i went there. My guess is they're just gonna do T3G1F and a few +25% for the month (as well as GG on AC2). Generally metro/queens are up to date on monthly specials so i was a bit surprised to see nothing at either location yesterday.

[GVRtrader]

Checked some TIVs for a couple games just now (today EB's value, over phone not in person)

Wii
We Ski - 5.25 (this one sure needed an update...)
Boogie - 2.50 (repeat above)
GH5 - 35.00 (confirmed monthly promo)

PS3
TR:U - 8.50 (wonder how long this will stay)
NHL 10 - 40 (confirmed monthly promo)

360
HAWX 9.50 (should've asked PS3 lol)

[Jesse_7-11]

jeeze sorry, i was just wondering cuz its a new month n the last update was from october and it was in the morning before the stores were open so i culdnt but sorry

[Nothing_man13]

just traded in Fallout 3 (360) at Rogers got $40 for it;
tried to find the new flyer but they didn't have it

[grappos13]

jeeze sorry, i was just wondering cuz its a new month n the last update was from october and it was in the morning before the stores were open so i culdnt but sorry

then HOW THE HELL Do we know the price from that day as well if the stores are closed????

seriously man.. ur asking for a sunday november 1st value when u already had a friday oct 30 and sat oct 31 values.. yet u want up to the minute stats and arent willing to contribute at all...

[hackslash]

anyone know what games you can preorder with the trade 3 right now?

[easterclause]

anyone know what games you can preorder with the trade 3 right now?

Dragon Age, Forza 3, MW2, Assassin's Creed 2uh...crap...I can post the list when I visit tomorrow to get Dragon Age.

[jEnkinsX]

When I went to trade in my Rise of the Argonauts @ Futureshop today, it was pretty weird. I talked to the CSR, he checked, he said its 17.99. So I was expecting him to go write it down then I go to Customer Service desk. No he just put 17.99 in a gift card. I checked the receipt it says "Defective Return Unit"

I took it since I paid 9.99 + tax for it @ BBV. So its not too bad. But has anyone experience this before?

[Jesse_7-11]

then HOW THE HELL Do we know the price from that day as well if the stores are closed????

seriously man.. ur asking for a sunday november 1st value when u already had a friday oct 30 and sat oct 31 values.. yet u want up to the minute stats and arent willing to contribute at all...


i was just askin if anyone knew from sunday out of curosity

[smuPoker]

Dragon Age, Forza 3, MW2, Assassin's Creed 2uh...crap...I can post the list when I visit tomorrow to get Dragon Age.

I switched a Borderlands T3G1 preorder to Darksiders 2 weeks ago. YMMV I guess.

[munsifn]

The following qualify for the T3GIF promo at EBG, sorry didn't get the actual TIVs

NDS - Pokemon Diamond
NDS - Pokemon Ranger: Shadow of Alima
NDS - Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

the last two can be found cheap at staples. Pokemon Ranger is $19.99 and Mario/Sonic is 24.95, but both have 50% off as they are clearance games...came to $10 for Pokemon and $12.50 for Mario/Sonic...

traded these in for a preorder for Gran Turismo 5

Also, i asked about Bioshock (PS3) and the csr at EB told me it qualified for trade in promos, but did not tell me the value as I didnt have it on hand

[GVRtrader]

anyone know what games you can preorder with the trade 3 right now?

Depends on both rep and location. Some reps will allow you to order anything thats in their coming soon binders... others will say only those on the sign (the pre-order now sign). And some will use the "bigger" list thats sent to them from HQ.

Notable release that are on the bigger release and not smaller (generally)

Bioshock 2
Darksiders

Release that are on the smaller list (note going from memory so i could be missing some, best bet to goto a store or phone in and ask)

GT5
DA:O
MW2
AC2
Avatar
Lips 2
New SMB
L4D2

some recent new releases (i.e. Takken 6, R&C2, etc). There are of course quite a few more but i can't remember all of them.:D If you ask a yes/no about a certain title, i probably can give you an answer but again this also depends on the location and rep.

[GVRtrader]

then HOW THE HELL Do we know the price from that day as well if the stores are closed????

seriously man.. ur asking for a sunday november 1st value when u already had a friday oct 30 and sat oct 31 values.. yet u want up to the minute stats and arent willing to contribute at all...

+1, i notice a lot more people asking about values and a lot less people posting them. Of course generally speaking i just use the list as reference to rule out certain titles (not to include titles). I think the list used to be way more up to date before the BB T4G2F deal... now it seems no one needs game and less people are posting TIVs... guess its a good time for me to stop doing POs for a while.:cheesygri

[Parth]

Can't really expect too many people to be trading in games to eb as there are much fewer turdz and everyone else gives better value for high end games.

Looks like eb doesn't want our used games anymore.

[iceman8]

Halo 3: ODST is still $38 at EB games today....

[GVRtrader]

Can't really expect too many people to be trading in games to eb as there are much fewer turdz and everyone else gives better value for high end games.

Looks like eb doesn't want our used games anymore.

Its not just EB tho, updates in general are down. I remember last month when i wake up in the morning to check my emails, this thread would have ~3 pages of new posts and at least 5 price update posts. Today, including my post ... i count 3 price updates so far. I will update again tonight with some more prices after my last lecture (and rushing to EB 10 minutes before closing...:cheesygri).

[grappos13]

Its not just EB tho, updates in general are down. I remember last month when i wake up in the morning to check my emails, this thread would have ~3 pages of new posts and at least 5 price update posts. Today, including my post ... i count 3 price updates so far. I will update again tonight with some more prices after my last lecture (and rushing to EB 10 minutes before closing...:cheesygri).

damn man ur hardcore lol

[MissPrissy]

I noticed these titles at RV, so phoned EB Games to check on their current TIV.

All Wii:
Igor the Game- $6
Ice Age 2 The Meltdown- $3.25
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince- $13.25

[La Fleur]

Its not just EB tho, updates in general are down. I remember last month when i wake up in the morning to check my emails, this thread would have ~3 pages of new posts and at least 5 price update posts. Today, including my post ... i count 3 price updates so far. I will update again tonight with some more prices after my last lecture (and rushing to EB 10 minutes before closing...:cheesygri).

A lot of the EB updates of recent are probably quite discouraging to many, like less than $30 for Dirt 2 and many games dropping to sub-8. The trade windows for trading in so-called turdz have become smaller, so people might be less inclined to get recent updates (although if anything, this should be the opposite effect). However, there seem to be far less FS tivs reported, quite possibly due to them having generally crappy values for older titles and not a lucrative trade promo like RV or EB. I can personally attest that I've barely peeked my head in a FS for TIVs lately, since I've found their values less than appealing (with the exception of the well known new titles), especially with no trade promo to fall back on (until just recently).

That being said, the new system at FS seems to have dropped some recently reported games. Afro PS3 I thought was 18, but showed up at sub 8. All the NCAA 09 titles are below 8, although less than a week ago NCAA b-ball was still 22.80 (for 360). A lot of games I was going to use for a T3 for Modern Warfare seem to no longer work. Here are some more:

COD 4 - 37 for both regular and GOTY (PS3 only)
Clone Wars Republic Heroes wii - 20-ish

I'll have more tomorrow, since I'll be picking up the new Carrie Underwood CD for a C-mas gift.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I switched a Borderlands T3G1 preorder to Darksiders 2 weeks ago. YMMV I guess.

once again, you fool !! :twisted: Borderlands kicks ass...

[La Fleur]

once again, you fool !! :twisted: Borderlands kicks ass...

You're saying it's GOTY quality? I haven;t played it myself, since I didn't jump on the game day 1, when it sold out. It certainly looks original, but it's got a tough crowd to beat by year's end. Everyone I've talked to says the game is great . . . I'd say along with Demon's Souls and Uncharted, it is the most talked/played game right now, probably since Arkham (no love for ODST).

[belowzeros]

You're saying it's GOTY quality? I haven;t played it myself, since I didn't jump on the game day 1, when it sold out. It certainly looks original, but it's got a tough crowd to beat by year's end. Everyone I've talked to says the game is great . . . I'd say along with Demon's Souls and Uncharted, it is the most talked/played game right now, probably since Arkham (no love for ODST).


ya it really is GOTY of the year quality. It needs some bug fixing which it will get. It's a massive game so it's understandable. plus I also think it was rushed just a tad to get into a half decent release window. but it has lots of polish so don't get the wrong idea from me.

single player is ok, but the GOTY stuff comes from 2-4 players.

[mvpBosh]

The following qualify for the T3GIF promo at EBG, sorry didn't get the actual TIVs

NDS - Pokemon Diamond
NDS - Pokemon Ranger: Shadow of Alima
NDS - Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

the last two can be found cheap at staples. Pokemon Ranger is $19.99 and Mario/Sonic is 24.95, but both have 50% off as they are clearance games...came to $10 for Pokemon and $12.50 for Mario/Sonic...

traded these in for a preorder for Gran Turismo 5

Also, i asked about Bioshock (PS3) and the csr at EB told me it qualified for trade in promos, but did not tell me the value as I didnt have it on hand

which staples do you go to that gives you 50% off clearance games ?

[GVRtrader]

A lot of the EB updates of recent are probably quite discouraging to many, like less than $30 for Dirt 2 and many games dropping to sub-8. The trade windows for trading in so-called turdz have become smaller, so people might be less inclined to get recent updates (although if anything, this should be the opposite effect). However, there seem to be far less FS tivs reported, quite possibly due to them having generally crappy values for older titles and not a lucrative trade promo like RV or EB. I can personally attest that I've barely peeked my head in a FS for TIVs lately, since I've found their values less than appealing (with the exception of the well known new titles), especially with no trade promo to fall back on (until just recently).

That being said, the new system at FS seems to have dropped some recently reported games. Afro PS3 I thought was 18, but showed up at sub 8. All the NCAA 09 titles are below 8, although less than a week ago NCAA b-ball was still 22.80 (for 360). A lot of games I was going to use for a T3 for Modern Warfare seem to no longer work. Here are some more:

COD 4 - 37 for both regular and GOTY (PS3 only)
Clone Wars Republic Heroes wii - 20-ish

I'll have more tomorrow, since I'll be picking up the new Carrie Underwood CD for a C-mas gift.

I agree with the recent trend of trade in values being lower than expected.

Some TIVs to report today:

EB games:
Punch out (wii) - 22.50
Mario Party 8 (wii) - 21.xx
PoP (PS3) 8.25
End wars (360) - 9

Used with HAWX to do a T3G1F and traded in punch out for credit.. tho the rep was kinda crazy and wanted to use punch out for T3G1F and left out PoP. First time i had a rep try to use a > $20 title when there were lower priced titles so im guessing its one of the legendary lougheed reps that i never seen (since i only buy @ lougheed and never trade, i rarely even go there). Either way was able to PO another copy of star ocean last hope on PS3 (or to be accurate, my friend was able to order it as he was with me and he did the actual trade ins under his name, he just bought the trade in games from me).

FS TIVs (web/transaction pricing)
Punchout 22.50/22.50
Mario Party 8 21.50/15.00
CoD 3 (wii) 22.80/22.80
Demon Soul (PS3) 30/30 (just wanted to see TIVs, no interest in trading it in even for $60 lol)
Borderland (PS3) 40/20 (same as above)

Additional note, looks like FS is in the process of removing the web terminals store by store. Basically forget trading in new games there soon as the values will be hell. I talked to a rep and he said the program he was used to using is now gone and they are told to do it another way so its slower (and all his prices were the transaction terminal). The borderland attempt was just to confirm what i saw yesterday... honestly $20 for borderland? I almost consider that a scam! I hope no one trades borderland @ FS... at least until next year (unless they give you the web terminal price).

BB TIVs
Punchout - 20
Mario Party 8 - 32.00
Demon Soul (PS3) - 30
Demon Soul (360) - 30

Only traded in MP8... i think the rep was hoping i would trade either/both copy of DS to them as they had no stock. He even had tags printed for the games when he came back with TIVs.

[GVRtrader]

ya it really is GOTY of the year quality. It needs some bug fixing which it will get. It's a massive game so it's understandable. plus I also think it was rushed just a tad to get into a half decent release window. but it has lots of polish so don't get the wrong idea from me.

single player is ok, but the GOTY stuff comes from 2-4 players.

GOTY quality for sure but i doubt any game will be given the crown of GOTY this year until after MW2 comes out. Its the last (and probably the early favorite) to be this years GOTY. I mean for UC2 (great game), borderland (my fav online game atm), DS (fav single player atm) all were great but none hyped like MW2. There are clocks @ every EB for MW2's release (as well as a few other stores). There are also countless locations hosting midnight release (none of fthe above had midnight release!).

If MW2 lives up to 1/2 of the hype, it probably wins GOTY by default.

[munsifn]

which staples do you go to that gives you 50% off clearance games ?

all staples should be doing this, as i have seen clearance games (with yellow price tags) always being adjusted to 50% off

i've got clearance games at McCowan&Sheppard, Woodbine&Hwy7, etc...

[smuPoker]

once again, you fool !! :twisted: Borderlands kicks ass...

I didn't say I didn't have Borderlands :) And yes, it kicks all kinds of ass!

[Setz]

ya it really is GOTY of the year quality. It needs some bug fixing which it will get. It's a massive game so it's understandable. plus I also think it was rushed just a tad to get into a half decent release window. but it has lots of polish so don't get the wrong idea from me.

single player is ok, but the GOTY stuff comes from 2-4 players.

Word. Borderlands is the most fun I've had this year. Even better than Uncharted 2. Game of the year of the year for sure.

[chaingunsofdoom]

EB:
LOTR:Conquest is $8.00
Spyborgs is still $8.50 (it's $14.99 used at BBV)

Their promotion this month seems to be T2G1 for $19.99 or less. That was the only new sign in the windows. Tried for NSMB Wii again and was denied again due to a missing booklet for LOTR. Grr! Wasted too much time for ~$10, so I give up on that title.

[mahjongmaniac]

The whole terminal thing is wacked. I tried to trade Bigs 2 one week, it's 27 . . . next week 37. I'd like a FS insider to explain, but I don't even know if that would even be helpful. Seems like such a gamble now trading there. Such a pain to go back, just in the hopes the value will be at the higher of the 2. I did notice last week, that the portal they use looked newer and different. Not surprising . . . a year later, you'd expect them to evolve.

i haven't traded at FS in a while, but i have gone there to check TIVs instore... haven't really noticed anything much diff. though

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Watchman sales for 24.99 now (both consoles) @ BBV.

it's <$20 at RP, and even less w/ BOGOF promo.... oh wait, i'm sure you're well aware of that ;)

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Futureshop has recently adopted a new tradein portal with the new Citrix system. The values in this portal are the ones linked to the transaction terminal and this is the one that gives the LOWER of the trade in values.

hm... now that you mention it, i recall sth about the Citrix system, but it doesn't really look any diff. than before....

[tietherope]

To update everyone on my situation from last week (being told my account looks shady and I will be reported to loss preventions) I spoke with the Regional Director and got no help at all. It turns out the csr at the store that said all those things to me was the store manager, which was surprising to me. The Regional Director offered no apologies for the way I was treated but just kept saying that when they see people switching pre-orders they have to protect themselves as any business would. He said that many people keep switching trade 3's to eventually get credit back, even though I have never done this. When I asked my current status at that location he said everything is fine but just to make sure when I pick a game I stick with it.

When I mentioned my original issue of paying for a pre-order with credit and they won't give me the credit back he tried to tell me that credit does not work the same as cash and because it was obtained by trading in games I have to switch the credit to something else. This seems to go against what he said above.
Basically this call got me nowhere as I have to pick up Dragon Age today that I don't want (it's currently on craigslist and the BST forum) and then I still have another 4 pre-orders at this store. I wonder what they will do if I bring back Assassin's Creed 2 as part of the gaming guarantee? As he said everything is fine with my account it should be allowed but I bet I'm still flagged. Either way whatever business I currently have at that location is all I will ever have. I will no longer step foot in that location and I will look to go elsewhere before I got to EB in general.

[megardi]

EB:
LOTR:Conquest (360) is $8.00
Spyborgs (Wii) is still $8.50 (it's $14.99 used at BBV)



Thanks a tonne for this update! I had some BBV credit that I was looking to shift over to a pre-order of AC2 (for the gaming guarantee). I can confirm both of those TIVs were correct for Tuesday, November 3rd (at EB). However while I was there I noticed that LOTR: Conquest was selling NEW for $19.99, same as the used price. So I definitely don't see that TIV staying for long.

I also called in to an EB ahead of time and got one other TIV:

Castlevania: Judgement (Wii) - $5.75 (no longer qualifies for EB T3G1F).

[GVRtrader]

it's <$20 at RP, and even less w/ BOGOF promo.... oh wait, i'm sure you're well aware of that ;)

Was a reply to the BBV sales for $30 post a while back.;)

Edit - also the difference between the two system is the search screen.

On the web system the rep needs to enter the console but on the new system, they don't and its just a massive search or a upc search. Honestly tho, i would prefer 1 system instead of hit and miss + not knowing if the values dropped or you're getting a rip off value.

[Stetson717]

Why was grappos banned? I just noticed that under his name it says temp bannned

[Haz]

Why was grappos banned? I just noticed that under his name it says temp bannnedFor what? Unloading on Jesse 7-11?

[Stetson717]

For what? Unloading on Jesse 7-11?

Maybe... lol. I just noticed that while reviewing the last couple pages of this thread.

[GVRtrader]

Maybe... lol. I just noticed that while reviewing the last couple pages of this thread.

Just noticed that as well... Are the rules going to be so strict that he can't say "hell" anymore??:|

[Haz]

Maybe... lol. I just noticed that while reviewing the last couple pages of this thread.Weird. Too bad the search function isn't working right now.

[Acid_]

To update everyone on my situation from last week (being told my account looks shady and I will be reported to loss preventions) I spoke with the Regional Director and got no help at all. It turns out the csr at the store that said all those things to me was the store manager, which was surprising to me. The Regional Director offered no apologies for the way I was treated but just kept saying that when they see people switching pre-orders they have to protect themselves as any business would. He said that many people keep switching trade 3's to eventually get credit back, even though I have never done this. When I asked my current status at that location he said everything is fine but just to make sure when I pick a game I stick with it.

When I mentioned my original issue of paying for a pre-order with credit and they won't give me the credit back he tried to tell me that credit does not work the same as cash and because it was obtained by trading in games I have to switch the credit to something else. This seems to go against what he said above.
Basically this call got me nowhere as I have to pick up Dragon Age today that I don't want (it's currently on craigslist and the BST forum) and then I still have another 4 pre-orders at this store. I wonder what they will do if I bring back Assassin's Creed 2 as part of the gaming guarantee? As he said everything is fine with my account it should be allowed but I bet I'm still flagged. Either way whatever business I currently have at that location is all I will ever have. I will no longer step foot in that location and I will look to go elsewhere before I got to EB in general.

Thanks for sharing your story. I can't blame EB for wanting to prevent the switcheroo chain to get credit, but the way they are going about it is rude and alienating customers. Again, why don't they just set up real policies on game switching instead of accusing customers like you.

I've really slowed down my EB activity. With the good EB trade opportunities this summer and the BB T4G2 recently I'm in a game overload. I don't do this for profit, just to get games to play. Also the floor fell out on the turd market so it doesn't seem to be worth doing any more.

[Acid_]

Why was grappos banned? I just noticed that under his name it says temp bannned

Weird, if it was the going off on Jesse_7-11 maybe he went a but far, but we've all felt that way when someone asks a question that just really equates to laziness or noise.

[jEnkinsX]

Game Guarantee will only work at the store you got your PO? I can't return it at a different store?

[Setz]

I heard he was banned for having a shelf full of videogames with a net GDP higher than that of Argentina.

[Matryx]

anyone know where I can get a game under $15 that qualifies for EBGames T3G1F promo? I need one more game for the trade in. I got MGS4 and GT5:P right now. Just seeing if anyone knows of a game I can get at RP or BBV to get my pre-order.

[gatorb6]

Just got this today:

Best Buy
$40 COD5 World at War - Xbox360

[arty316]

anyone know where I can get a game under $15 that qualifies for EBGames T3G1F promo? I need one more game for the trade in. I got MGS4 and GT5:P right now. Just seeing if anyone knows of a game I can get at RP or BBV to get my pre-order.

Fear 2 Project Origin is 14.99 used at EB now (both 360 and Ps3). I don't think the TIV has dropped in correspondence yet......like Bioshock PS3 used to be.....

I was wrong, TIV is now 7.50. sorry.

[Stetson717]

I think someone else mentioned that spyborg (wii) is 14.99 at bbv and trades in for 8.50

[RazzyRas]

I know grappos in real life and he told me he got banned because he was saying something about someones sale of GH3 bundle in BST.

[the_fm]

I know grappos in real life and he told me he got banned because he was saying something about someones sale of GH3 bundle in BST.

yeah, i've seen that happened once or twice. don't thread crap in the BST or you'll be banned

[Acid_]

I know grappos in real life and he told me he got banned because he was saying something about someones sale of GH3 bundle in BST.

Hahaha, Grappos probably pointed out that there is some place where you can buy it new for half the price the guy was selling it for used.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hahaha, Grappos probably pointed out that there is some place where you can buy it new for half the price the guy was selling it for used.

Ironic that some good bargain hunting advice would get you banned on RFD :twisted::evil:

[Longobongo]

yeah, i've seen that happened once or twice. don't thread crap in the BST or you'll be banned

but its just a temporary warning ban right?

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Ironic that some good bargain hunting advice would get you banned on RFD :twisted::evil:

Yep heavy handed or over moderation hurts the community.

[La Fleur]

Fear 2 Project Origin is 14.99 used at EB now (both 360 and Ps3). I don't think the TIV has dropped in correspondence yet......like Bioshock PS3 used to be.....

I was wrong, TIV is now 7.50. sorry.

$14.99 for FEAR 2 for which system? I can't believe how quickly this game has dropped (not even a year old). It looks like this is going be the trend going forward with games that aren't AAA, Halo, Mario, COD branded. FEAR 2 has a good metacritic rating . . . it may have suffered commercially since it came out around the time of Killzone 2 and Street Fighter. But, then Street Fighter, a surefire AAA title, tanked in value quickly too, and this was even before it's semi-sequel was announced.

Really only a handful of games from 2008-9 have retained their high values and corresponding high prices: Call of Duty(s), Fallout, Infamous (despite being on sale a few times), Halo, Killzone, Wolverine, Resident Evil, Fable 2, Resistance 2. And most of the older 08 titles held their values longer than early 09 titles (Resi, Killzone, etc.) I don't remember this being the case from 2007-8 titles. Games like Ass Creed, Uncharted, Ratchet, Mass Effect, GTA, etc. had really long legs and even are still priced fairly competitvely as used games (Mass Effect is usually 19.99, same as FEAR 2, GF 2, etc.). Is this the new trend, to drop games to bargain bin prices not even a year later? It's definitely good for buying cheap games if you're patient, but sucks for trading in later on. I'd imagine FEAR 2 would go back up, just like Ass Creed and Dead Rising saw mini-resurrections once their sequels were announced. But, overall this is a very interesting trend.

[neksus]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

Awesome news - you continue to be THE MAN around here!

[NoName #1]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

That's awesome. I again would like to thank you for all the work you do. You have helped me get so many cheap games.

[FlyingSoLow]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

If you can make a parsing script for that, then you are god-like. :razz:

[smizmar]

i think futureshop is discontinuing the trade in values. as i went to 2 futureshop's this week they had no option to trade ins at all. i'm in LavaL QC btw. was going in to trade infamous for a hefty $40 and they had no option in the computer so i don't know if its just here or temporary no trades. can anyone confirm with me????:confused::confused:

[HeavyDutyKronos]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

Great news neksus. Thanks again for all you do.

[Vinman]

now it seems no one needs game and less people are posting TIVs...

It's no surprise to me, as the number of viable turds has dropped off the table. With EB taking away any real chance to get a TIV deal, there's not reason to even go there.

[HeavyDutyKronos]

It's no surprise to me, as the number of viable turds has dropped off the table. With EB taking away any real chance to get a TIV deal, there's not reason to even go there.

;) except to pickup your T3G1F's pre-orders from month's past.

[LIVE DEREK]

Grappos shouldn't be banned. He contributes way more to this community than what he "took" away from whatever happened.

Thanks Neksus. I love the ads that you have on your website, I check them out all the time, hope they are paying the bills.

Check out the ads everyone. You use the site so support it. California Psychics is great.

Oh, and Neksus what are you taking in school?

[Setz]

TIVs stopped pouring in by the boatload when EB decided to give TIV in denominations of $0.25. I, too, stopped visiting this thread around that time.

[neksus]

Grappos shouldn't be banned. He contributes way more to this community than what he "took" away from whatever happened.

Thanks Neksus. I love the ads that you have on your website, I check them out all the time, hope they are paying the bills.

Check out the ads everyone. You use the site so support it. California Psychics is great.

Oh, and Neksus what are you taking in school?

A Computer Science honours degree in Software Engineering :o
Might pick up a minor, not sure yet. Was going to do photography but the prof who does second year moved and the new one is adamantly enforcing colour FILM development. I don't have the time to be in a dark room for a whole year...stupid film.

[kimbot]

It's probably cause he was threadcrapping some dude who was selling a PS3 Guitar Hero 3 bundle for $75 in BST. I can't blame him though :cheesygri

[LIVE DEREK]

Off topic but you should for sure do a minor. You will already be close to getting one in math or statistics. You have to take electives anyways and depending on what year you are in just make your electives a focus on a discipline.

On a gaming note. Dragon Age isn't as good or as epic as originally thought.


A Computer Science honours degree in Software Engineering :o
Might pick up a minor, not sure yet. Was going to do photography but the prof who does second year moved and the new one is adamantly enforcing colour FILM development. I don't have the time to be in a dark room for a whole year...stupid film.

[HockeyFan]

Got the following for my PS3 trade-ins today at FS:

Fallout 3 = $27.60
GTA IV = $10.25
Infamous = $15
NHL 09 = $2
Fifa 09 = $5
Virtua Tennis 2009 = $10
COD WAW = $29.25


I could have gotten more on some of these privately, but I really wanted Fifa10 and NBA2k10 badly. lol

Lesson to be learnt from this is to trade in my games at the right times and not procrastinate. :D

[Vinman]

On a gaming note. Dragon Age isn't as good or as epic as originally thought.

Once I heard the co-op and MP had been taken out, I passed immediately, but I was still thinking of picking it up when it goes cheap...

Damn, I just remembered that it's being released on Steam, but it doesn't show up on my comp game list. What a scam!!

On the other hand, I just noticed that Borderlands is now in my list of downloadable games - hopefully Dragon Age is just late showing up and there isn't some licensing issue slowing it down. Weird, as I have both Mass Effect and KOTOR games available, although these are the only Bioware games I can get comp....

[smizmar]

Infamous went down that much??? jeez man it was still 40 a month ago

[mahjongmaniac]

When I went to trade in my Rise of the Argonauts @ Futureshop today, it was pretty weird. I talked to the CSR, he checked, he said its 17.99. So I was expecting him to go write it down then I go to Customer Service desk. No he just put 17.99 in a gift card. I checked the receipt it says "Defective Return Unit"

I took it since I paid 9.99 + tax for it @ BBV. So its not too bad. But has anyone experience this before?

^that's always been the way they process game trade-ins... as a "defective return"

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the last two can be found cheap at staples. Pokemon Ranger is $19.99 and Mario/Sonic is 24.95, but both have 50% off as they are clearance games...came to $10 for Pokemon and $12.50 for Mario/Sonic...

just a note that clearance discounts at stooples vary by store

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That being said, the new system at FS seems to have dropped some recently reported games. Afro PS3 I thought was 18, but showed up at sub 8. All the NCAA 09 titles are below 8, although less than a week ago NCAA b-ball was still 22.80 (for 360). A lot of games I was going to use for a T3 for Modern Warfare seem to no longer work.

indeed, FS game TIVs f/ the last "big batch" update, which was around the end of Aug. have changed

1 that i checked was GH3 (360) and that is only $3.75 now (as opposed to $8.40)

good idea to phone for TIVs 1st before heading out to trade at FS

[arty316]

$14.99 for FEAR 2 for which system? I can't believe how quickly this game has dropped (not even a year old). It looks like this is going be the trend going forward with games that aren't AAA, Halo, Mario, COD branded. FEAR 2 has a good metacritic rating . . . it may have suffered commercially since it came out around the time of Killzone 2 and Street Fighter. But, then Street Fighter, a surefire AAA title, tanked in value quickly too, and this was even before it's semi-sequel was announced.

Really only a handful of games from 2008-9 have retained their high values and corresponding high prices: Call of Duty(s), Fallout, Infamous (despite being on sale a few times), Halo, Killzone, Wolverine, Resident Evil, Fable 2, Resistance 2. And most of the older 08 titles held their values longer than early 09 titles (Resi, Killzone, etc.) I don't remember this being the case from 2007-8 titles. Games like Ass Creed, Uncharted, Ratchet, Mass Effect, GTA, etc. had really long legs and even are still priced fairly competitvely as used games (Mass Effect is usually 19.99, same as FEAR 2, GF 2, etc.). Is this the new trend, to drop games to bargain bin prices not even a year later? It's definitely good for buying cheap games if you're patient, but sucks for trading in later on. I'd imagine FEAR 2 would go back up, just like Ass Creed and Dead Rising saw mini-resurrections once their sequels were announced. But, overall this is a very interesting trend.

It is 14.99 for both systems, 360 and PS3 at EB. 19.99 new. Also, it can be found new at 14.99 at BB for PS3. That is where I bought it a week ago to use on a trade.

[La Fleur]

Got the following for my PS3 trade-ins today at FS:

Fallout 3 = $27.60
GTA IV = $10.25
Infamous = $15
NHL 09 = $2
Fifa 09 = $5
Virtua Tennis 2009 = $10
COD WAW = $29.25


I could have gotten more on some of these privately, but I really wanted Fifa10 and NBA2k10 badly. lol

Lesson to be learnt from this is to trade in my games at the right times and not procrastinate. :D


What's up with FS weird TIVs lately? I also got 17.99 for Rise of Argo and a bunch of these make it difficult to remember. Must be following EB's new method. It sure works, since less values pouring in from eB and FS.

[the_fm]

but its just a temporary warning ban right?

haven't seen a perma but who knows, some mod might have enough of you to perma your ass :lol:

[Flipmars]

EBGAMES
X360
Far Cry 2 - 7,50
Mass effect - 8,75

DS
Pokemon Pearl and Diamond both Qualifies

Did T3G1F for Assassin's Creed

CSR seemed confused, said I couldn't place a preorder on Dragon Age because it was already out, I thought we had some time after release to do the T3G1.

He also offered to let me pre-order the limited edition of AC2, but someone stopped him from doing so XD

[easterclause]

EBGAMES
X360
Far Cry 2 - 7,50
Mass effect - 8,75

DS
Pokemon Pearl and Diamond both Qualifies

Did T3G1F for Assassin's Creed

CSR seemed confused, said I couldn't place a preorder on Dragon Age because it was already out, I thought we had some time after release to do the T3G1.

He also offered to let me pre-order the limited edition of AC2, but someone stopped him from doing so XD

Sweet, I'll take in Mass Effect, go pick up LoTR Conquest for 14.99 plus tax at Microplay, 20 dollar at Blockbuster down the road for EndWar, and go get Dragon Age.

You can get new games once they come out, you have like a week, I read.

[Captain Snazzypants]

On a gaming note. Dragon Age isn't as good or as epic as originally thought.

Really? It's getting rave reviews across the board with 89-91 averages as seen on metacritic.com (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/dragonageorigins?q=dragon age)

Once I heard the co-op and MP had been taken out, I passed immediately, but I was still thinking of picking it up when it goes cheap...


I hadn't read that - good tip. Multiplayer is almost a must have for any modern title, but I can see the single play on this being enough...

I can't decide whether to get this, but may do so since I have most of the other Rogers T3G1F titles already. As for EB, they still have their 25% trade bump on Dragon Age until November 8th (as per their subscriber email) if that helps anyone...

[jayare]

borderlands for ps3 and 360 trade in for $35

[jEnkinsX]

Anyone have any experience buying used games @ BB and FS and TRADE it in @ RP?

I was at FS yesterday and their used games had BIG A$$ stickers at the back covering the UPC. Is that over the plastic? Or on the actual paper? That would cause any other store to not be able to scan it right?

[Acid_]

Anyone have any experience buying used games @ BB and FS and TRADE it in @ RP?

I was at FS yesterday and their used games had BIG A$$ stickers at the back covering the UPC. Is that over the plastic? Or on the actual paper? That would cause any other store to not be able to scan it right?

Whenever I've traded games at FS they stuck the labels to the plastic on the case not on the paper.

[Acid_]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know I received a complete listing of Best Buy values and will be updating it sometime this week...well, before Monday, anyway. With a lack of time to commit to things outside school these past two weeks I wrote a parsing script during one of my labs that generate my SQL updates for me from FS/BB html files :)
Now all that's left is to do the Rogers ones...although those are by hand :(

Thanks man!!

It's no surprise to me, as the number of viable turds has dropped off the table. With EB taking away any real chance to get a TIV deal, there's not reason to even go there.

;) except to pickup your T3G1F's pre-orders from month's past.

LOL

[GVRtrader]

I know grappos in real life and he told me he got banned because he was saying something about someones sale of GH3 bundle in BST.

Thanks for the update... guess i'm gonna ignore that section of the forums. How long is his temp ban? I bet he probably mentioned it was cheaper @ RP due to the 50% off.:lol:

[Hollaman]

Why are the blockbuster TIV so much higher than other places?

[LIVE DEREK]

Really? It's getting rave reviews across the board with 89-91 averages as seen on metacritic.com (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/dragonageorigins?q=dragon age)



I hadn't read that - good tip. Multiplayer is almost a must have for any modern title, but I can see the single play on this being enough...

I can't decide whether to get this, but may do so since I have most of the other Rogers T3G1F titles already. As for EB, they still have their 25% trade bump on Dragon Age until November 8th (as per their subscriber email) if that helps anyone...



I haven't played through a lot of it. Maybe like 2 hours or so. But the graphics are actually crap. It feels like you are playing a launch game. I think that it is in the vein of Baldur's Gate with the exploration. Just don't expect something epic like Mass Effect, or something that looks as good.


Oh and TIV for ODST like 2 days ago at Rogers was $40.

[Geoshadow]

Here's something I discovered.

Its pretty risky buying used games from BB for the RP T3 deal.

RP wants the case, english manual and disc in mint/near mint condition. Note that this depends on the staff person as I managed to trade in one game with scratches in very good condition but I think the case and english manual are always a must have.

With used games from BB, they are sealed on the shelf and you cannot tell before buying whether you will get an english manual inside and how much the disc is scratched or not. Plus the added kicker is that BB puts black marker over the UPC code preventing it from being scanned in. I don't think BB will let you start doing exchanges just to get one thats in the condition you want which might not even be on the shelf at all.

RP might reject the game from BB because they can't scan it in or because the black marker makes the game worth less. Note that I managed to trade one in with black marker last night at RP since she could still type in the UPC number so YMMV.

[chdude3]

As of Nov 3 at EB games, all for 360:
Halo Wars: $13
Far Cry 2: $7.50
FEAR2: $7.25
Riddick Athena: $5.50

[mahjongmaniac]

Used with HAWX to do a T3G1F and traded in punch out for credit.. tho the rep was kinda crazy and wanted to use punch out for T3G1F and left out PoP. First time i had a rep try to use a > $20 title when there were lower priced titles so im guessing its one of the legendary lougheed reps that i never seen (since i only buy @ lougheed and never trade, i rarely even go there).

that's weird indeed. usually the CSRs try to find the best deal for you

i remember the past TMGM event, i brought in a bunch of games and the CSR even checked for the 3 games in the pile that had the lowest TIV but still $8+ and asked if i wanted to do T3GIF


Additional note, looks like FS is in the process of removing the web terminals store by store. Basically forget trading in new games there soon as the values will be hell. I talked to a rep and he said the program he was used to using is now gone and they are told to do it another way so its slower (and all his prices were the transaction terminal).

well one good thing about that is there won't be TIV discrepancies to piss off customers anymore

but OTOH, i'd prefer the older system since there's that slight chance the CSR might give you the higher of the TIVs listed, if a discrepancy exists :D


The borderland attempt was just to confirm what i saw yesterday... honestly $20 for borderland? I almost consider that a scam! I hope no one trades borderland @ FS... at least until next year (unless they give you the web terminal price).

scam? nah... they're just trying to follow what EBG is doing ... *cough* ripping off kids, that is... *cough*

:lol:

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all staples should be doing this, as i have seen clearance games (with yellow price tags) always being adjusted to 50% off

i've got clearance games at McCowan&Sheppard, Woodbine&Hwy7, etc...

clearance prices should be the same chainwide, but clearance discounts have always varied by store, including the selection

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Edit - also the difference between the two system is the search screen.

On the web system the rep needs to enter the console

i assume what you mean by that is the CSR needs to pick the platform via a drop-down menu on their web terminal

but on the new system, they don't and its just a massive search or a upc search.

i'm not sure if i'm seeing what you're referring to as the "new system", but when i went last wk, the CSR just clicked "search" (after selecting a platform) and a whole whack of titles w/ TIVs on a particular platform just popped up... and yes that was a bit long to search for a title as it had to be done manually
but at least the list was alphabetized and not random

[jotg]

As of November 4:

EB:

Gears Of War 2 (regular or limited) - $7.25
Wii Sports Resort (game only) - $15.50

Was looking to do a trade 2 + $19.99 deal but it looks like it's better to just sell it seperately.

[mahjongmaniac]

Hahaha, Grappos probably pointed out that there is some place where you can buy it new for half the price the guy was selling it for used.

really? that makes no sense when this is a bargain hunting community... :confused:

[HeavyDutyKronos]

really? that makes no sense when this is a bargain hunting community... :confused:

I notice the odd post of mine goes 'missing in the night' too. Happens on every forum though, mods like to use their powers and throw their weight around. Compensating for something else usually. :)

[baconape]

traded last night


traded halo odst to bbv for 42.00

picked up two copies of wario ware for 9.99 and starwars force unleashed 360 for 19.99 and lotr conquest 360 for 14.99

traded to eb

traded one wario (18.xx )and star wars 360 (11.xx) bumped to 25.00 each +20 edge for assgreed2

went to diff eb

traded one wario (18.xx )and lotr 360 (11.xx) bumped to 25.00 each +20 edge for assgreed2

[TheBigSorbo]

Traded in Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii yesterday at EB Games for $37.

Asked if ther were any promos on that I could use this game for. (Wasn't sure if Dragons Age +25% bonus still worked since the game was released yesterday)

..She told me I could use it for Trade 1 +49.99 towards COD MW2

Seriously!?

[Haz]

really? that makes no sense when this is a bargain hunting community... :confused:We're still just speculating what happened.

As of November 4:

EB:

Gears Of War 2 (regular or limited) - $7.25
Wii Sports Resort (game only) - $15.50

Was looking to do a trade 2 + $19.99 deal but it looks like it's better to just sell it seperately.Strange that Gears 2 have dropped much faster than Gears 1. Then again, the selling price have dropped faster too.

[Captain Snazzypants]

As of November 4:

EB:

Gears Of War 2 (regular or limited) - $7.25
Wii Sports Resort (game only) - $15.50

Was looking to do a trade 2 + $19.99 deal but it looks like it's better to just sell it seperately.

So they do take the game only - good to know!


Traded in Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii yesterday at EB Games for $37.

Asked if ther were any promos on that I could use this game for. (Wasn't sure if Dragons Age +25% bonus still worked since the game was released yesterday)

..She told me I could use it for Trade 1 +49.99 towards COD MW2

Seriously!?

No, she's wrong. You can get the 25% bump on Dragon Age until November 8th - it is clearly stated in the email that went out to subscribers, which they should have in their binder

Anyone who takes the The Trade 1 +$49.99 deal should be tagged by CSIS and considered a threat to society. Getting one more game to trade drops that by $30...

[TheBigSorbo]

No, she's wrong. You can get the 25% bump on Dragon Age until November 8th - it is clearly stated in the email that went out to subscribers, which they should have in their binder

Anyone who takes the The Trade 1 +$49.99 deal should be tagged by CSIS and considered a threat to society. Getting one more game to trade drops that by $30...


Yeah, I figured the deal was probably still on, and I found out when i got home that it goes to Nov 8th. I wasn't sure if I wanted the game or not, but was considering it, or considering getting something else in case the + 25% applied to any other good games.

I know T2 is a lot better than Trade 1 + 49.99, but I thought it was even funnier because they were ooffering me 37 for my game, OR they could bump it DOWN to $20, and let me pay $50 if I wanted to do a preorder.

[megardi]

We're still just speculating what happened.

Strange that Gears 2 Haz dropped much faster than Gears 1. Then again, the selling price Haz dropped faster too.

Fixed this for you! (sorry, couldn't resist! :lol:)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Yeah, I figured the deal was probably still on, and I found out when i got home that it goes to Nov 8th. I wasn't sure if I wanted the game or not, but was considering it, or considering getting something else in case the + 25% applied to any other good games.

I know T2 is a lot better than Trade 1 + 49.99, but I thought it was even funnier because they were offering me 37 for my game, OR they could bump it DOWN to $20, and let me pay $50 if I wanted to do a preorder.

Yikes, I hadn't caught that part. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they weren't being deceptive with you - just a bit sleepy perhaps...

As for other games with a 25% bump, Tekken 6 and DJ Hero had it, but that ended November 1st...

[CyniC-]

Did anyone trade in FNR4 PS3 recently? I know the TIV was last updated Oct 31 at BBV and I'm going there tonight by default :D Just wondering if anyone did the trade but didn't post. Don't grappos me ;)

Seeing how the TIV went from 40 from a few weeks ago to 27 and now it sells for 40 new retail... it's best to do it now or never!

Thanks.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Did anyone trade in FNR4 PS3 recently? I know the TIV was last updated Oct 31 at BBV and I'm going there tonight by default :D Just wondering if anyone did the trade but didn't post. Don't grappos me ;)

Seeing how the TIV went from 40 from a few weeks ago to 27 and now it sells for 40 new retail... it's best to do it now or never!

Thanks.

As you pointed out, they did just drop the MSRP to $39.99 on FNR4, but perhaps not all stores have followed suit yet. You'd better call around fast in case some outlets are slow to update their TIV. Worst case scenario is to use it as one of the T2G1F titles at Rogers Video to get either MW2 or AS2...

[chaingunsofdoom]

traded last night
...
went to diff eb

traded one wario (18.xx )and lotr 360 (11.xx) bumped to 25.00 each +20 edge for assgreed2

Are you sure LOTR:Conquest is $11.xx now? It dropped almost a dollar in less than a week for me at 2 different EBs here last week, and was right at $8 just a few days ago.

[Lone_Prodigy]

I haven't played through a lot of it. Maybe like 2 hours or so. But the graphics are actually crap. It feels like you are playing a launch game. I think that it is in the vein of Baldur's Gate with the exploration. Just don't expect something epic like Mass Effect, or something that looks as good.

I disagree. While the graphics aren't next-gen, I find them sufficient for an RPG of this size, considering what you get to make up for it (a huge storyline, large cast of characters, very different branches).

Mass Effect for me was a disappointment: it looked great and played like a space epic, but the sidequests were boring and there wasn't enough micro-managing.

But to each their own.