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

[kwijibo]

Some games I picked up that qualify @ EB (paid 9.99 each @ BBV):

Heatseeker Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
SSX Blur Wii
Virtua Tennis 3 360

IIRC, they were all in the $11-$13 TIV range, but my receipt shows $25 after bump-up. I ended up trading my 40gig in for one of the new (core) 80 gigs. With the system swap deal on, my 40gig plus these fours games got me $400 credit (enough for the new 80gig). So, for $40+tax, I got double the hard drive, a new 1-year warranty, and swapped my sixaxis for a dual-shock. Not bad if you ask me.

[dbdudley]

I'm kind of waiting for trade 5 for a DS again... that's an awesome deal.

[Captain Snazzypants]

ended up trading my 40gig in for one of the new (core) 80 gigs. With the system swap deal on, my 40gig plus these fours games got me $400 credit (enough for the new 80gig). So, for $40+tax, I got double the hard drive, a new 1-year warranty, and swapped my sixaxis for a dual-shock. Not bad if you ask me.

Well done, indeed. Good work :twisted:

I was able to trade the following games to get a pre-order for Little Big Planet (EB Games has the Kratos skin as bonus DLC)

Turning Point (360)
DK Barrel (Wii)
Fifa 08 (Wii)

[mahjongmaniac]

Some games I picked up that qualify @ EB (paid 9.99 each @ BBV):

Heatseeker Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
SSX Blur Wii
Virtua Tennis 3 360

$10 new or used?
i'm assuming new cuz i recall SSX Blur was one of the $10 new games that BBV had for their firesale....

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I'm kind of waiting for trade 5 for a DS again... that's an awesome deal.

as am i... =D

but prbly not too soon. they offered it in May/June just like a 2-3 mths ago

i'm crossing my fingers they have some T8GIF for the madden 09 or GOW PSP bundles (retails for $200) :D

[kwijibo]

$10 new or used?
i'm assuming new cuz i recall SSX Blur was one of the $10 new games that BBV had for their firesale....


Heatseeker and VT3 were used, SSX and Ninja Reflex were new.

[henrycao8]

any good games?

[177a12k]

any one know if wwe smackdown 08 qualifys for $8 at EB? i know that the 360 version is $13, just want to know if the value has gone up since the EB Game day sale.

[neksus]

any one know if wwe smackdown 08 qualifys for $8 at EB? i know that the 360 version is $13, just want to know if the value has gone up since the EB Game day sale.

Still $13 as of 08/18

[dbdudley]

Just picked up Oblivion (360), not GOTY and I can confirm that it scans at 9.99.

[Ahzuz]

Are the TIV nationwide or it's specific for every regions or stores ?
Anyone know the TIV for NHL2K8 and NHL08 on 360 and Madden 08 on Wii please if it's nationwide... thanks.

[grappos13]

Are the TIV nationwide or it's specific for every regions or stores ?
Anyone know the TIV for NHL2K8 and NHL08 on 360 and Madden 08 on Wii please if it's nationwide... thanks.

for the first part.. i know its not per store.. its atleast per region, maybe even nation wide...

as for the TIV of your games.. u better hurry and check.. i dont know them for sure but since both NHL's are coming out in like 2 weeks, u better go and trade those in now and hope to still have 8 TIV.. madden for wii could be still thre.. i did madden 08 for ps3 a week ago and it was still 8.. and general wii has a little higher TIV.. good luck

i just realized that i didnt definately answer either of your questions.. sorry :)

[neksus]

Are the TIV nationwide or it's specific for every regions or stores ?
Anyone know the TIV for NHL2K8 and NHL08 on 360 and Madden 08 on Wii please if it's nationwide... thanks.

Madden 08 is $12 :)

[the_fm]

i trade the following for Fable 2 this morning:

Dead Rising - $11
Tomb Raider Anniversary - $8
Cosmic Family - $12

i'm missing 2 more games for Star Wars Force Unleashed

[Ahzuz]

for the first part.. i know its not per store.. its atleast per region, maybe even nation wide...

as for the TIV of your games.. u better hurry and check.. i dont know them for sure but since both NHL's are coming out in like 2 weeks, u better go and trade those in now and hope to still have 8 TIV.. madden for wii could be still thre.. i did madden 08 for ps3 a week ago and it was still 8.. and general wii has a little higher TIV.. good luck

i just realized that i didnt definately answer either of your questions.. sorry :)

Madden 08 is $12 :)

thanks, ill check this out tomorrow.

[177a12k]

traded in at EB today pre ordered TNA impact


wwe smackdown 08 for ps3 collectors edition $8
Tony Hawk's proving grounds XBOX 360 $8
Perfect Dark collectors edition - $12

[loopholez]

Just picked up Oblivion (360), not GOTY and I can confirm that it scans at 9.99.

Damn, I would love to get my hands on this!

[neksus]

traded in at EB today pre ordered TNA impact


wwe smackdown 08 for ps3 collectors edition $8
Tony Hawk's proving grounds $8
Perfect Dark collectors edition - $12

thpg 360/ps3/wii?

[Aj23]

thpg 360/ps3/wii?

Pretty sure he's referring to the 360 version.

[neksus]

The game immediately preceding it was PS3, hence the question.

[Super strokey]

Just thought i would toss this in here, an emailed coupon from ebgames.com/gamestop.com for 25% off used games (max 3) does indeed work at B&M gamestop and ebgames canada. I can confirm its used as i used it 2 days ago for tiger woods 08

[Ammut]

Just thought i would toss this in here, an emailed coupon from ebgames.com/gamestop.com for 25% off used games (max 3) does indeed work at B&M gamestop and ebgames canada. I can confirm its used as i used it 2 days ago for tiger woods 08

Could you post a link to the coupon? That would be much appreciated.

[the_fm]

Just thought i would toss this in here, an emailed coupon from ebgames.com/gamestop.com for 25% off used games (max 3) does indeed work at B&M gamestop and ebgames canada. I can confirm its used as i used it 2 days ago for tiger woods 08

for PSP, PS3 and PS2 only no?

[Super strokey]

for PSP, PS3 and PS2 only no?

That is correct, the coupon is in an email that comes from ebgames.com so there is no link, well as far as i know.

[CyniC-]

Super_strokey:

Is this a one-time use coupon w/ a bar code so it cannot be shared w/ the rest of us? Or is it a generic coupon that you can post and distribute legally?

Just curious ;)

Thanks!

[Late Night Merchant]

Okay, everyone, I got the coupon link: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/media/2008/08/ebc3006251.jpg
It should work at Ebgames, as the poster stated, and it's unlimited use, but 3 at a time.

[CyniC-]

Thanks Late Night Merchant. =)

[grappos13]

can anyone else confirm that this (the coupon) does infact work at the EB games here in canada and toronto area? thanks

[valen]

Just did the NHL 08 PS3 trade 2 + $9.99.

Traded Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution as well as Super Swing Golf for the Wii. Both games still qualify.

[Eternia]

Traded to EB on Aug 24:

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) - $35 (surprising since it's going to be $40 in their next flyer)
Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) - $35
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (360) - $13
SSX Blur (Wii) - $11
Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii) - $10
Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - $13

Also checked:
Eternal Sonata (360) - $13
Wii Play (Wii) - $3

[JnJosh]

when is the next used game sale? anyone heard anything?

[Canadianpsycho]

Today I bought:

Ninja Training Wii $15 new
Turning Point 360 $10 used
SOF Payback 360 $10 used at Rogers

Traded in all three (TIV at EB of $11-13, don't know specific values) in for NHL 09.

[The Trees]

Today I bought:

Ninja Training Wii $15 new
Turning Point 360 $10 used
SOF Payback 360 $10 used at Rogers

Traded in all three (TIV at EB of $11-13, don't know specific values) in for NHL 09.

I hope you did the trade 2 get NHL 09 for 10$.

If not go back and try and change it, that way you get 25 for each game ($10 MOAR DOLLAS) and then trade the other game in again.

[the_fm]

I hope you did the trade 2 get NHL 09 for 10$.

If not go back and try and change it, that way you get 25 for each game ($10 MOAR DOLLAS) and then trade the other game in again.

but it comes out to the same. i'm really not following :confused:

[MrKat]

Dead Rising is $9.99 new at BBV, YMMV obviously.

[zeze]

Dead Rising is $9.99 new at BBV, YMMV obviously.

which location

[The Trees]

but it comes out to the same. i'm really not following :confused:

If you do the 2 for NHL then each game is bumped to 25, instead of 20...so you gain 10 bucks of trade in value for the 2 games that you use for that deal.

Then you gain whatever value for your third game after the deal is done.

[Super strokey]

but it comes out to the same. i'm really not following :confused:

Hes just saying that you could have gotten better value out of the games by doing 2 games +9.95 and then retaining the other game for a future trade in, in the long run it would save you money to do it his way but what ever works.

[Canadianpsycho]

I hope you did the trade 2 get NHL 09 for 10$.

If not go back and try and change it, that way you get 25 for each game ($10 MOAR DOLLAS) and then trade the other game in again.

No, I didn't do the trade 2. I figured I already shoveled off two 10 dollar games and I wanted NHL 09 anyways so why not. One of the 10 dollar games was using credit I had a BBV anyways.

I didn't want to trade 3 for anything else in September (FU is poop IMO).

NHL for 30 bucks works for me.

[Canadianpsycho]

which location

MrKat posts come with a very large grain of salt.

[Super strokey]

MrKat posts come with a very large grain of salt.

Does he always do this? Like are all 4k posts lies essentially?

[Canadianpsycho]

Does he always do this? Like are all 4k posts lies essentially?

He always seems to get phenomenal gaming deals that are rarely replicated elsewhere. Not calling anyone a liar, just saying don't get your hopes up.

[the_fm]

Does he always do this? Like are all 4k posts lies essentially?

yes. i figure he enjoys seeing other members running left and right for nonexistent deals..

[leonardo78ca]

just a question, say i pre-order a game with the 'trade 3' promo... can i then return the game once i get it for credit on an EB edge card? i'd like to combine a few sets of 3 games to pre-order GH4. is there a better way to pre-order GH4 using the 'trade 3' promo?

[gamer602]

just a question, say i pre-order a game with the 'trade 3' promo... can i then return the game once i get it for credit on an EB edge card? i'd like to combine a few sets of 3 games to pre-order GH4. is there a better way to pre-order GH4 using the 'trade 3' promo?

No and No...they WILL BAN PEOPLE WHO ABUSE THEIR PROMOTIONS...

[airjordan604]

picked up Donkey Kong: BB @ BBV Duncan, BC, sealed new for $9.99.... :)

[maxpowers]

just a question, say i pre-order a game with the 'trade 3' promo... can i then return the game once i get it for credit on an EB edge card? i'd like to combine a few sets of 3 games to pre-order GH4. is there a better way to pre-order GH4 using the 'trade 3' promo?

Pick a game with a "Gaming Guarantee", it's where you can return the game you pre-ordered within a week after pick up for full credit. Currently it's on for Star Wars Force Unleashed.

[grappos13]

u should be able to get credit on a giftcard at least... im hoping... i did 2 pre-orders of tiger woods 09 for myself and a friend.. and we both dont even want it now after playing the demo... so ill just take the credit i hope..might even save it for guitar hero world tour as well

[JnJosh]

Dead Rising is $19.99 used at BBV, obviously.

fixed, quit the lying bs. I do not think im alone when i say im sick of the pointless additions in any thread, give it a rest.

[expy]

No and No...they WILL BAN PEOPLE WHO ABUSE THEIR PROMOTIONS...

Banning people won't really change the abuse of their promotions. People can just get other people to do it for them.

[The Trees]

No and No...they WILL BAN PEOPLE WHO ABUSE THEIR PROMOTIONS...

How would they ban someone? kick them out of the store?

[greywolf501]

How would they ban someone? kick them out of the store?
They are supposed to ban people who are basically dealers who are abusing the trade promotions quite a bit, but if you go in and trade for one or two games and return them they really won't care. The people they don't want too many of are the people who do the Trade 5 or 6 for a system and clean them out of stock because they are trading so much(which is what happens here in Kingston every sale)

[Avenger]

EBGames would not accept the 25% off coupon for me since the US company is owned separately from the Canadian one. Also went in BBV and Dead Rising was NOT $9.99. Seems there is a lot of inaccuracy in the thread RE: pricing.

[_pOtEnZa_]

EBGames would not accept the 25% off coupon for me since the US company is owned separately from the Canadian one. Also went in BBV and Dead Rising was NOT $9.99. Seems there is a lot of inaccuracy in the thread RE: pricing.

thats only because theres a lot of inaccuracy in the different BBV :P

[Evil Baby]

woot, just saw TIV for bad company is $35. I just picked it up from Rogers the other day for $20 as part of thier 2 for $40 promo. Going to have to beat the game quick so I can trade it in and get force Unleashed when it comes out.

[Talktomy9Iron]

Banning people won't really change the abuse of their promotions. People can just get other people to do it for them.

I agree, I am banned from trading at ebgames ever again, I just have others do it for me now, I think i've done more trade 3 deals since i've been banned than in the last year all together, just alot of hassel to have someone else do it for you

[freakx2001]

I agree, I am banned from trading at ebgames ever again, I just have others do it for me now, I think i've done more trade 3 deals since i've been banned than in the last year all together, just alot of hassel to have someone else do it for you

hahah.. why are you banned? and how do they track that? do they have a picture of you behind the counter or something?

[Ahzuz]

hahah.. why are you banned? and how do they track that? do they have a picture of you behind the counter or something?

LOL

[dbdudley]

hahah.. why are you banned? and how do they track that? do they have a picture of you behind the counter or something?

Maybe they'll be putting barcodes on our ankles or something...

[Talktomy9Iron]

they have my name behind the counter, plus i used to work there and all the managers know me

[jjrooster]

LOL! I think the last bit where you worked there is the problem... I'd be pissed if you came back to try and abuse the store's deals too.

[dtrader69]

Maybe they'll be putting barcodes on our ankles or something...

maybe that's why everytime you trade they ask you for an ID and telephone number...

[cain]

Traded in Marvel Ultimate Alliance for PS3 on Saturday for $14 at Blockbuster. EB Games Offered $9 for the trade-in.

[dtrader69]

anyone know the TIV for quake wars for ps3?

[Super strokey]

EBGames would not accept the 25% off coupon for me since the US company is owned separately from the Canadian one. Also went in BBV and Dead Rising was NOT $9.99. Seems there is a lot of inaccuracy in the thread RE: pricing.

They will indeed accept it as i have already used it, its in their system so obviously it is supposed to work. They are not owned by a different company, they are one and the same just different divisions.

[Late Night Merchant]

I have some more coupons for everyone at these links( thanks to Duudy 07 from Goozex.com and gamer607 from cheapassgamer.com): http://www.goozex.com/community/forums/t/25518.aspx
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194391
PS Sorry I don't know how to put in pics directly, but they're at the start of each page. Aand they work with the 10% off Edge card too.
EDIT: Sorry, everyone, they're expired already.

[grappos13]

hey late night merchant..

thanks for the post.. but both of those coupons are past the expire date that is on the bottom of each coupon.. so only the one that is from an above post will still work... thanks tho :)

[Setz]

woot, just saw TIV for bad company is $35. I just picked it up from Rogers the other day for $20 as part of thier 2 for $40 promo. Going to have to beat the game quick so I can trade it in and get force Unleashed when it comes out.

Which Rogers video are you going to? The nearest one to me (somewhere on Lundy's Lane past Montrose going towards the Fallsview) doesn't have any preowned games. I'd love to jump on this 2/40$ thing, but every Rogers I've checked doesn't even sell used games...

[Evil Baby]

Which Rogers video are you going to? The nearest one to me (somewhere on Lundy's Lane past Montrose going towards the Fallsview) doesn't have any preowned games. I'd love to jump on this 2/40$ thing, but every Rogers I've checked doesn't even sell used games...

I'm in Niagara Falls. My girlfriend works at the Rogers so she gave me a call when they decided to PV one of thier rental copies as she knew I wanted the game. I'm surprised your Rogers doesnt' sell used games though. The selection is pretty bad, only once in a while when a new game isn't getting rented enough they will PV(previously viewed) one of the rental copies.

[Setz]

I'm in Niagara Falls. My girlfriend works at the Rogers so she gave me a call when they decided to PV one of thier rental copies as she knew I wanted the game. I'm surprised your Rogers doesnt' sell used games though. The selection is pretty bad, only once in a while when a new game isn't getting rented enough they will PV(previously viewed) one of the rental copies.

Which location is it anyways? I'm in Niagara Falls. :)

[Late Night Merchant]

hey late night merchant..

thanks for the post.. but both of those coupons are past the expire date that is on the bottom of each coupon.. so only the one that is from an above post will still work... thanks tho :)

Oops I should've checked. Thanks for notifying me :)

[nahceiknarf]

Are you allowed to cancel your pre-order at a different store?

What happens when you cancel a pre-order to the sports game deal (trade 2 get it free for 9.99)??? Would they give you your games back?

[Acid_]

Are you allowed to cancel your pre-order at a different store?

What happens when you cancel a pre-order to the sports game deal (trade 2 get it free for 9.99)??? Would they give you your games back?

As always it's YMMV. They would never give you your games back because 1) when you signed that receipt when you traded them in you gave them ownership and 2) they don't have them or may not have them.

If you get an inexperienced clerk or one that just doesn't care they may switch the preorder to something else, but if you get one that's on the ball they probably won't.

[dbdudley]

Are you allowed to cancel your pre-order at a different store?

What happens when you cancel a pre-order to the sports game deal (trade 2 get it free for 9.99)??? Would they give you your games back?

I think they either switch your pre-order to something else or give you credit. Usually the former, I think.

[Persuade]

When you people buy from BBV/RV and trade in to EB, do you keep or remove the "Blockbuster" and "Rogers Video" white stickers on the back of the games?

For those that don't care and keep it on, do the EB employees give you any looks or downright refuses to accept it?

[the_fm]

When you people buy from BBV/RV and trade in to EB, do you keep or remove the "Blockbuster" and "Rogers Video" white stickers on the back of the games?

For those that don't care and keep it on, do the EB employees give you any looks or downright refuses to accept it?

i always remove the stickers no matter where i get the games from. i don't want dirty/suspicious looks :o

[grappos13]

ya.. i remove the stickers as much as I can as well.. and even on some games that were written on.. i scratches over it with a different marker lol.. so it just looks like a blob instead of like BBV 043043 or whatever

[dbdudley]

I don't really see why they'd care. I mean, they are getting the game and you may have purchased it from BBV. But if it's in good shape, I don't think it matters.

Obviously, I try not to bring them in the shrink wrap with price tags, though. ;)

I think it's suspicious enough when you come in trading Harry Potters, Sims 2 Pets and Pirates of the Carribean for Gears of War 2 though. ;)

[i-o_o-i]

ya.. i remove the stickers as much as I can as well.. and even on some games that were written on.. i scratches over it with a different marker lol.. so it just looks like a blob instead of like BBV 043043 or whatever
the ones that are written on, the marker can be rubbed off with nail polish remover, looks more clean than going over it with a marker lol

[Captain Snazzypants]

Just to update the list, I was able to trade-in the following games today for Bioshock (PS3):

Madden 07 (Wii) wtf...
SOF: Payback (360)
TP: Fall of Liberty (360)

Can't decide if I want to keep my Tiger09 pre-order that I already got. Just doesn't look that good...

In unrelated news, I saw COD4: GOTY edition (or whatever it's called) for $49.99 new while the regular one is still $59.99. They're marketing geniuses over there at BBV :twisted:

[i-o_o-i]

No and No...they WILL BAN PEOPLE WHO ABUSE THEIR PROMOTIONS...
I have done that a few times and they have not banned me. Most of the times I just trade 3 for a game thats already out and then bring it back the following day and return it, it is quite obvious on the receipt that I did a trade 3 on that game and the people at the store let me return it. So, I don't really see why they would ban me for doing that since I don't believe it says no returns or exchanges for the promo details...

[kashwashwa]

Wow, I was surprised to find out that Burnout Paradise on the 360 doesn't qualify :( ... it's now worth $7

However the guy at EB still gave me $25 credit towards for SSX Blur on the Wii (to go towards NHL09 on 360).

[Persuade]

What do you suggest to get rid of the stickers? I tried regular scratch/peel but it always leaves residue. Water+cloth scrub doesnt seem like enough to get rid of it...

Also when you trade in games at EB, you require instruction booklet+real case to get the full value right?

[grappos13]

What do you suggest to get rid of the stickers? I tried regular scratch/peel but it always leaves residue. Water+cloth scrub doesnt seem like enough to get rid of it...

Also when you trade in games at EB, you require instruction booklet+real case to get the full value right?

hey.. to get those stickers off.. what works well are those little razor blades.. im nto sure what to call them.. i have a bunch from when i worked in a warehouse.. they are likte rectangular.. no more than like..2 inches by 1 inch and 1 side is so u can hold it.. other is sharp... pretty good...

as for the trade in value.. you only need the booklet and real case if you are using it for one of the trade in promos.. if u just want credit, just the disk will get you the same credit.. i actually had a game that i put in a regular jewel case with nothing else... it was an old jewel case.. and i forgot to take out the back part.. it was a music cd... it was Hanson... lol.. the EB guy was like... "wow u got nice taste in music..." and i am like.. "it was my sisters I tell you! my sisters!!!!!!!"

lol

[expy]

What do you suggest to get rid of the stickers? I tried regular scratch/peel but it always leaves residue. Water+cloth scrub doesnt seem like enough to get rid of it...

Also when you trade in games at EB, you require instruction booklet+real case to get the full value right?

Blow-dryer. The ones you use to dry your hair. Put it on hot, and at a decent force. Apply heat to te sticker and to its surrounding for a bit without softnening the plastic TOO much and then peel the stickers off, the sticky glue of the back should have loosened up.

[the_fm]

What do you suggest to get rid of the stickers? I tried regular scratch/peel but it always leaves residue. Water+cloth scrub doesnt seem like enough to get rid of it...

Also when you trade in games at EB, you require instruction booklet+real case to get the full value right?

rubbing alcohol and lighter fluid works well. it doesn't leave a smell like goo gone

[dbdudley]

I like Orange Glo. I find it works extremely well.

[Evil Baby]

Which location is it anyways? I'm in Niagara Falls. :)

Dorchester and Thorold Stone location

[Late Night Merchant]

I got a call from EB saying my Fable 2 Pub games code has arrived today. Anyone else who preordered got a a call?

[the_fm]

I got a call from EB saying my Fable 2 Pub games code has arrived today. Anyone else who preordered got a a call?

yes, i got my call too. going to pick it up tomorrow though

[177a12k]

boil water and let the steam do its work over the sticker. lol

[mahjongmaniac]

Dead Rising is $9.99 new at BBV, YMMV obviously.

YMMV?

nah, more like "MrKat-only deal, but i'd like to waste other ppl's time trying to find the same deal"

[mahjongmaniac]

thats only because theres a lot of inaccuracy in the different BBV :P

there's a lot of inaccuracy in terms of price tags, which varies literally f/ 1 store to the next, but in general, pricing should be accurate and the same nationwide (exception may be pricing for clearance items, where 1 store may have lower prices if that store is more desperate to get rid of old products)

now MrKat's "made-up" / fake deals is an entirely diff. story altogether

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I agree, I am banned from trading at ebgames ever again, I just have others do it for me now, I think i've done more trade 3 deals since i've been banned than in the last year all together, just alot of hassel to have someone else do it for you

how did your bro (NightRain) work out? did he resolve his prblm?

[expy]

I have done that a few times and they have not banned me. Most of the times I just trade 3 for a game thats already out and then bring it back the following day and return it, it is quite obvious on the receipt that I did a trade 3 on that game and the people at the store let me return it. So, I don't really see why they would ban me for doing that since I don't believe it says no returns or exchanges for the promo details...

I've done that trade 3 promotion thing about 7 times now, 5 times with actual games I bought (and played through), 2 times with the BBV dealie thing. I don't think the employees/manager at my EB would really care anyway, I've spent upwards of 6000$ at their store and they really like me a lot lol.

[gamer602]

I agree, I am banned from trading at ebgames ever again, I just have others do it for me now, I think i've done more trade 3 deals since i've been banned than in the last year all together, just alot of hassel to have someone else do it for you

I still dont get why Eb would ban an ex-employee......
Do all the store managers hate you?
Was gonna work for EB, but now I'm scared to....Btw, I get along well with all the employees at my store...

[gamer602]

I've done that trade 3 promotion thing about 7 times now, 5 times with actual games I bought (and played through), 2 times with the BBV dealie thing. I don't think the employees/manager at my EB would really care anyway, I've spent upwards of 6000$ at their store and they really like me a lot lol.

Emails have been sent out warning employees NOT TO ALLOW THIS....some stores dont read emails from HQ...

[Captain Snazzypants]

I still dont get why Eb would ban an ex-employee......
Do all the store managers hate you?
Was gonna work for EB, but now I'm scared to....Btw, I get along well with all the employees at my store...

Perhaps there is a reason this individual become an 'ex-employee'... :twisted:

[grappos13]

i just hope the guy at the store i got my pre-orders from will allow me to just take the credit for both my pre-orders of tiger woods 09.. wasnt really a big fan of the demo.. dont see myself spending too much time playng this if i got it... they better give me credit!!

[dtrader69]

just went to eb...quake wars ps3 tiv is 35!

[barto]

When you people buy from BBV/RV and trade in to EB, do you keep or remove the "Blockbuster" and "Rogers Video" white stickers on the back of the games?

For those that don't care and keep it on, do the EB employees give you any looks or downright refuses to accept it?

I've never removed any stickers, and only had a problem at one of the 4 Edmonton EB Games stores that I've traded in at, and the one employee (at the one 'bad' place) was a jerk about many things, not just that. You could phone first to see what one person at one location says, I suppose... Good luck!

Bart

[expy]

Emails have been sent out warning employees NOT TO ALLOW THIS....some stores dont read emails from HQ...

Well, there's no way to identify a BBV game if you successfully remove all the stickers with no trace (pretty easy).

[Acid_]

We should all remove all of the BBV or Rogers stuff possible on our trade-ins. The less obvious we make it the less chance there is of them cracking down on it.

One way EB has decreased the BBV and RV trades is requiring the original box and instructions with the game if you want to do a trade 3 for 1 deal. Most of the ones in GVR that I visit have started doing this.

[Haz]

One way EB has decreased the BBV and RV trades is requiring the original box and instructions with the game if you want to do a trade 3 for 1 deal. Most of the ones in GVR that I visit have started doing this.From my experience, all the stores in the GVR have been doing that for years now.

[Persuade]

We should all remove all of the BBV or Rogers stuff possible on our trade-ins. The less obvious we make it the less chance there is of them cracking down on it.

One way EB has decreased the BBV and RV trades is requiring the original box and instructions with the game if you want to do a trade 3 for 1 deal. Most of the ones in GVR that I visit have started doing this.

Any signs of this happening in the GTA?

[anton204]

We should all remove all of the BBV or Rogers stuff possible on our trade-ins. The less obvious we make it the less chance there is of them cracking down on it.

One way EB has decreased the BBV and RV trades is requiring the original box and instructions with the game if you want to do a trade 3 for 1 deal. Most of the ones in GVR that I visit have started doing this.


I thought EB has been doing this for a while. Well in winnipeg at least, you have to trade in with original box and instructions. They can deduct $2-5 if its missing instructions, depends on employee.

Its easy to remove all labels that say the game is from BBV or RV. Takes a few seconds to do, sometimes more if you are anal about the goo it leaves sometimes but c'mon people dont be lazy.

What do you suggest to get rid of the stickers? I tried regular scratch/peel but it always leaves residue. Water+cloth scrub doesnt seem like enough to get rid of it...

Also when you trade in games at EB, you require instruction booklet+real case to get the full value right?

Use the sticker itself or tape to remove the residue, aka the waxing technique, works like a charm.

I believe some games can be traded without the manual and there is no penalty (TIV reduction).

[CyniC-]

I remove all labels and permanent ink marks on the disc itself. One trick is to use a Staedler (well, good eraser) and erase the ink on the disc surface. It works like a charm. I've -refurbed- tons of discs with no questions asked. As for the sticker in the middle, peel it out and you see the "void" labels, erase those too - use friction to your advantage.

Anywho - traded in today:

Elebits - $9
BW2 - $17
DKBB - $25

Used it towards a gaming guarantee w/ force unleashed ($59.99). Not the greatest of all deals but better than getting credits individually.

[smithfan]

Well, there's no way to identify a BBV game if you successfully remove all the stickers with no trace (pretty easy).

Hope you have a lot of original cases sitting around doing nothing then.
With BBV switching over to "rental ready" the only time your going to get a "real" box is if you get a copy of a game traded in by someone else.
Any "pulls" will have those crappy black cases that I hate so much! Not because I trade anything in but because I KEEP my games. :)

[Super strokey]

traded in

donkey kong $25
nights wii $10
turning point (360) $13

preordered fallout 3 CE (+10 bucks) and lbp

[expy]

Hope you have a lot of original cases sitting around doing nothing then.
With BBV switching over to "rental ready" the only time your going to get a "real" box is if you get a copy of a game traded in by someone else.
Any "pulls" will have those crappy black cases that I hate so much! Not because I trade anything in but because I KEEP my games. :)

I can obtain original cases pretty easily (the plastic cases), either way my BBV's have plenty of REAL games/game boxes available and sealed. No problem here.

[mahjongmaniac]

When you people buy from BBV/RV and trade in to EB, do you keep or remove the "Blockbuster" and "Rogers Video" white stickers on the back of the games?


BBV PPed games have those white stickers on the back of the game covering up the UPC, but errr.... RV doesn't.
they do however, have the silver "void" stickers on the hub of the disc for their PPed games.

if you don't constantly bring in PPed games f/ elsewhere for trade promos, i don't think they'll feel suspicious.
if they allow ppl to buy their PPed games and then trade'em back in later, there's no reason they can't PPed games that were bought elsewhere. it's not like they have some policy that restricts accepting PPed games that were only bought f/ them

of course, having said that, IMO it's prbly better to remove those stickers before trading...

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I have done that a few times and they have not banned me. Most of the times I just trade 3 for a game thats already out and then bring it back the following day and return it, it is quite obvious on the receipt that I did a trade 3 on that game and the people at the store let me return it. So, I don't really see why they would ban me for doing that since I don't believe it says no returns or exchanges for the promo details...

your local store employees are too nice ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, there's no way to identify a BBV game if you successfully remove all the stickers with no trace (pretty easy).

well, now perhaps no, but a long time ago i remember BBV used to use sharpie markers and mark their PPed/rental discs w/ "BBV XXXX" (X = #'s)
so unless you find a way to remove those marks, it'll be pretty obvious where the game came f/ when you trade at EBG, unless they don't look at the disc.

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I thought EB has been doing this for a while. Well in winnipeg at least, you have to trade in with original box and instructions. They can deduct $2-5 if its missing instructions, depends on employee.

if it's for trade promos, they're not supposed to take any incomplete games.

I believe some games can be traded without the manual and there is no penalty (TIV reduction).

AFAIK, the only games that apply to that case are GBA games, b/c they resell it as game-only

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I remove all labels and permanent ink marks on the disc itself. One trick is to use a Staedler (well, good eraser) and erase the ink on the disc surface. It works like a charm. I've -refurbed- tons of discs with no questions asked. As for the sticker in the middle, peel it out and you see the "void" labels, erase those too - use friction to your advantage.

Staedler erasers can remove sharpie marker inks? that's news to me...

[Super strokey]

well, now perhaps no, but a long time ago i remember BBV used to use sharpie markers and mark their PPed/rental discs w/ "BBV XXXX" (X = #'s)
so unless you find a way to remove those marks, it'll be pretty obvious where the game came f/ when you trade at EBG, unless they don't look at the disc.

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if it's for trade promos, they're not supposed to take any incomplete games.



AFAIK, the only games that apply to that case are GBA games, b/c they resell it as game-only

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Staedler erasers can remove sharpie marker inks? that's news to me...

Ive traded in games with no instructions before, oddly enough the game came in a black case (was a wii game) and they said that was unacceptable so i had to swap it and they still took it.

[dbdudley]

preordered fallout 3 CE (+10 bucks)

Really? I'll have to ask them about that because he didn't seem willing to let me pay the difference for the CE.

As a side note, any idea what is in the CE?

And it seems like my area's EB Games doesn't ever care about wrong cases or instruction manuals. They have never said anything. Only once, I had a pretty badly banged up disc (from BBV) and they made me pay a $3 refurbishing fee.

[expy]

Really? I'll have to ask them about that because he didn't seem willing to let me pay the difference for the CE.

As a side note, any idea what is in the CE?

And it seems like my area's EB Games doesn't ever care about wrong cases or instruction manuals. They have never said anything. Only once, I had a pretty badly banged up disc (from BBV) and they made me pay a $3 refurbishing fee.

The maximum they will bump up the trade 3 get 1 promo to is 69.99. They told me (YMMV) that they will bump up the trade ins to 69.99 and that I could pay the difference on whatever trade 3 get 1 game I wanted (including CEs).

[Super strokey]

Really? I'll have to ask them about that because he didn't seem willing to let me pay the difference for the CE.

As a side note, any idea what is in the CE?

And it seems like my area's EB Games doesn't ever care about wrong cases or instruction manuals. They have never said anything. Only once, I had a pretty badly banged up disc (from BBV) and they made me pay a $3 refurbishing fee.

"A special collectible version of the game, this Collector's Edition includes an artbook, a bobblehead, a special DVD on the making of the game, and a metal lunchbox package."

From IGN

They gave me 59.99 towards it and its sold for 69.99... Maybe i should make a stink. Where are the details for the trade in listed? They saird 59.99 is the max if its more i would like it know.

[the_fm]

The maximum they will bump up the trade 3 get 1 promo to is 69.99. They told me (YMMV) that they will bump up the trade ins to 69.99 and that I could pay the difference on whatever trade 3 get 1 game I wanted (including CEs).

lucky you! they gave me 59.99 towards Fable 2 LE so i'll have to spend $20 + tax instead of $10 + tax >:(

[Super strokey]

lucky you! they gave me 59.99 towards Fable 2 LE so i'll have to spend $20 + tax instead of $10 + tax >:(

I just spoke with 3 different EB's and kinda have an answer to this. It only happens at some stores and its once in a while and from what i was told its the managers call when it happens. The guy who sold me mine was good enough to tell when the manager is in and said that he would be the man to help me. All in all i have to say that the staff and the kingsway ebgames and gamestop are really top notch and very nice. (except the dude with the pony tail hes kind of a jerk lol)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Really? I'll have to ask them about that because he didn't seem willing to let me pay the difference for the CE.

As a side note, any idea what is in the CE?

I just pre-ordered Fallout 3 (PS3) with the following trades that still worked:

Wings (Wii)
Virtua Tennis 3 (360)
The Club (360)

I also had a banged up version of Donkey Kong Barrel Blast which still got me $25 in extra credit on my card. I used it to get Cars: MaterNational for the kids (shudder...the developers should be shot!)

Anyway, I just ordered the regular version of Fallout 3 since the guy said the Canadian SE version comes with a bobble head and the lunchbox. No mention of an art book and special DVD - otherwise I might have gone for the extra $10 (and still might)

I also got a bonus Fallout 3 CD with music from the game (don't leave without one...)

[Talktomy9Iron]

how did your bro (NightRain) work out? did he resolve his prblm?

dunno, last time i checked he is still banned too, but can't say for sure, i don't think he's goin back to eb anymore, i haven't been in a store since a few days after it happened, and well don't know if ill go back ill still abuse the system just can't catch me if im not doing it

[Ginta]

I just spoke with 3 different EB's and kinda have an answer to this. It only happens at some stores and its once in a while and from what i was told its the managers call when it happens. The guy who sold me mine was good enough to tell when the manager is in and said that he would be the man to help me. All in all i have to say that the staff and the kingsway ebgames and gamestop are really top notch and very nice. (except the dude with the pony tail hes kind of a jerk lol)

Agreed...lol most people at the kingsway locations are quite good...the only one i dislike is "the dude with the pony tail", his name is joel and is now assistant manager at gamestop...avoid him...he's a deutsch bag...Clairview is quite good as well...

[Phantom]

I gotta admit that at times EB Games start to to piss me off with all these games they play. Guess what EB Games, you sell used games -- so expect to have people trade in used games to begin with! One time when I was trading in games a sales clerk gave me a hard time because all my games were in such great condition they looked new, and another time for the most minor of scratches they were taking off the refurb fee to begin with. I'm not sure what the heck they are expecting, given the "used" nature of their business.

Bottom line is this:

1. Without a promotion like the T6 get a DS free or T3GIF the TIVs they give are so horrible that it just doesn't make sense to trade in at EB Games, period.

2. Every time you piss off a customer means that for the times in which I am going to buy a brand new game, I sure am NOT going to buy it from EB Games. There are plenty of other retailers I can go to that don't treat their customers so badly.

3. When I have recent, A-list titles I have finished playing, I will consider selling/trading it in at other places besides EB Games.

4. If there's a particular item I want to pre-order (without the benefit of a promotion), it won't be at EB Games.

[Super strokey]

Agreed...lol most people at the kingsway locations are quite good...the only one i dislike is "the dude with the pony tail", his name is joel and is now assistant manager at gamestop...avoid him...he's a deutsch bag...Clairview is quite good as well...

douche bag i assume that is? Or prehaps a german bag! I havnt been to clairview, i preordered a game from the southgate ebgames and that lady there wanted to know if i wanted resistance 2 on the ps3, xbox or wii... needless to say i wont be going back there.

[177a12k]

douche bag i assume that is? Or prehaps a german bag! I havnt been to clairview, i preordered a game from the southgate ebgames and that lady there wanted to know if i wanted resistance 2 on the ps3, xbox or wii... needless to say i wont be going back there.

wow.......i wonder who hired that person. lol

[dbdudley]

Anyway, I just ordered the regular version of Fallout 3 since the guy said the Canadian SE version comes with a bobble head and the lunchbox. No mention of an art book and special DVD - otherwise I might have gone for the extra $10 (and still might)

I also got a bonus Fallout 3 CD with music from the game (don't leave without one...)

Looks like I will be visiting them after work. Haha.

[Setz]

douche bag i assume that is? Or prehaps a german bag! I havnt been to clairview, i preordered a game from the southgate ebgames and that lady there wanted to know if i wanted resistance 2 on the ps3, xbox or wii... needless to say i wont be going back there.

Should have asked for the Wii. If she then says "oh, my mistake" complain to the manager that you want R2 on Wii.

[Super strokey]

Should have asked for the Wii. If she then says "oh, my mistake" complain to the manager that you want R2 on Wii.

lol that would be great!

[Captain Snazzypants]

douche bag i assume that is? Or prehaps a german bag! I havnt been to clairview, i preordered a game from the southgate ebgames and that lady there wanted to know if i wanted resistance 2 on the ps3, xbox or wii... needless to say i wont be going back there.

With a few exceptions, the EB employees in my area know a lot about games and gaming in general. In fact, quite a few of them are WAY too hardcore if anything.

More people that CSIS should probably tag and release... :twisted:

[Jouvert]

New confirmed titles that qualify for the T3GIF promo:

Fallout 3 (PS3, 360)
Little Big Planet (PS3)
Saints Row 2 (PS3, 360)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, 360)
World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC)



The following titles I haven't been able to confirm but I'll post them anyway:

Bioshock (PS3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3, 360)
Fracture (PS3, 360)
Ghostbusters: The Video Game (All)
NHL 2K9 (All)
Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3, 360)
TNA iMPACT! (All)
Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise (360)

[freakx2001]

This thread is getting huge... I have a quick question.. are you able to trade 2 + $9.99 for NHL09, then have it switched to another game of your choice at eb? Do you do it right away? or call back another day?

any suggestions in getting this done would be great.

I just finished Dirt and the Club they are both good at EB, but all my other games are like ~$2 TIV, so I only have 2 valid games, and can't come up with a third... so figured might as well drop the $10 if its gonna help me get a new game. I'm looking to get Star Wars TFU.

[expy]

This thread is getting huge... I have a quick question.. are you able to trade 2 + $9.99 for NHL09, then have it switched to another game of your choice at eb? Do you do it right away? or call back another day?

any suggestions in getting this done would be great.

I just finished Dirt and the Club they are both good at EB, but all my other games are like ~$2 TIV, so I only have 2 valid games, and can't come up with a third... so figured might as well drop the $10 if its gonna help me get a new game. I'm looking to get Star Wars TFU.

Should be able to, I swapped my (2+9.99) pre-order from FIFA 09 to Disgaea 3.

[dtrader69]

This thread is getting huge... I have a quick question.. are you able to trade 2 + $9.99 for NHL09, then have it switched to another game of your choice at eb? Do you do it right away? or call back another day?

any suggestions in getting this done would be great.

I just finished Dirt and the Club they are both good at EB, but all my other games are like ~$2 TIV, so I only have 2 valid games, and can't come up with a third... so figured might as well drop the $10 if its gonna help me get a new game. I'm looking to get Star Wars TFU.

what you could do is trade 2 + 9.99...then get the game on release date...then refund the game by putting the money on edge card...then use the credit to get the game you want...that way there will not be any suspicion...

[expy]

what you could do is trade 2 + 9.99...then get the game on release date...then refund the game by putting the money on edge card...then use the credit to get the game you want...that way there will not be any suspicion...

Most EB employees are too lazy to pull up the -full- pre-order details on the system, so they will just glance at the total deposit ammount (59.99) and transfer that over.

[grappos13]

or complain that you want a Wii bundle for your troubles and getting your hopes up!

[snufkyn]

or complain that you want a Wii bundle for your troubles and getting your hopes up!

hahaha, but yeah, usually the employees are cool and would allow a transfer to other non-designated new titles. but remember ymmv and don't freak out if they don't do it because they really don't have to, just come back later and try another employee.

[mahjongmaniac]

Ive traded in games with no instructions before, oddly enough the game came in a black case (was a wii game) and they said that was unacceptable so i had to swap it and they still took it.

hm... haven't encountered that before. IME, they usually don't seem to mind

i'm pretty sure they have extra cases in the back to swap if needed.

sometimes, i don't think they even bother b/c i've seen my own games traded in their PPed bin for sale, and they were in the exact same condition when i traded them in (some were banged-up cases, so that's why i remember lol)

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dunno, last time i checked he is still banned too, but can't say for sure, i don't think he's goin back to eb anymore, i haven't been in a store since a few days after it happened, and well don't know if ill go back ill still abuse the system just can't catch me if im not doing it

ouch. so that means the DM has yet to contact him regarding the issue.
wow. that's some horrible CS

[tastysatay]

GTA IV (X360) has a TIV of $25 as of today.

[Captain Snazzypants]

GTA IV (X360) has a TIV of $25 as of today.

BBV is still $30 or $35. Still, how the mighty have fallen...

[steph0105]

New confirmed titles that qualify for the T3GIF promo:

Fallout 3 (PS3, 360)
Little Big Planet (PS3)
Saints Row 2 (PS3, 360)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, 360)
World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC)



The following titles I haven't been able to confirm but I'll post them anyway:

Bioshock (PS3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3, 360)
Fracture (PS3, 360)
Ghostbusters: The Video Game (All)
NHL 2K9 (All)
Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3, 360)
TNA iMPACT! (All)
Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise (360)

Tna Impact is confirmed, im going ther to do a trade 1 for free.
Im bringing a couple of crap game that my kids dont play anymore, i update tonight you with the TIV.

BTW the one at Place Longueuil did not want to give me the TIV in person since i did not have the games with me, he give me a total of everything ,,,,so i bug him to check if i have something that qualified and he told me that for this time he would tell me, but they are not supposed if thet dont scan the game???

[neksus]

Ghostbusters also confirmed.

[Impossibles]

Traded in the following a couple days ago, they all qualified.

The Simpsons (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)
Over G Fighters 6 (360) - $22 TIV
FIFA 08 (Wii)

Tenchu Z = $2 :mad:

[DuaLbiOs06]

Got update some more wii games

RedSteel $7
Meet The Robinsons $7
Gt Pro Series $5
The Godfather : Blackhand Edition $11
Spiderman 3 $13
M&M Kart Racing $7

[Captain Snazzypants]

Got update some more games

RedSteel $7
Meet The Robinsons $7
Gt Pro Series $5
The Godfather : Blackhand Edition $11
Spiderman 3 $13
M&M Kart Racing $7

For which console(s)?

[The drew]

Traded in the following a couple days ago, they all qualified.

The Simpsons (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)
Over G Fighters 6 (360) - $22 TIV
FIFA 08 (Wii)

Tenchu Z = $2 :mad:

I'm pretty suprised that Over G Fighter has a 22$ TIV

[DuaLbiOs06]

it s for wii games... it s edited ;o)

[jopojo]

For xbox 360:

Prey (used) - $4.99 - Sticker Price may differ
DOA Xtreme 2 (used) - $4.99 - Sticker Price may differ
The Outfit (used) - $4.99
Ninety-Nine Nights (used) - $4.99
Rockstar Presents Table Tennis (used) - $4.99
King Kong (used) - $4.99
Ratatouille (used) - $4.99
Beautiful Katamari (new) - $19.99
Dead Rising (new) - $29.99

I also noticed that these ones haven't been spotted by anyone yet, I think, so add to the xbox 360 list:

Project Sylpheed - Used $7.99/New $9.99
Enchanted Arms (used) - $9.99

Hope these help out!

EDIT: After reading other peoples' posts, I recall seeing Over G Fighters selling for 9.99 used! Add that one too please! Hope that one helps out!

[DuaLbiOs06]

Again just stop by eb store and asked for wii games trade in value

Soul Calibur Legends $5
Spongebob's Atlantis Squarepantis $10
Spiderwick Chronicles $8
Spider-man friend or foe $13

Bought SSX Blur used for $7.99 BB

[revenge7777]

Traded in the following a couple days ago, they all qualified.

The Simpsons (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)
Over G Fighters 6 (360) - $22 TIV
FIFA 08 (Wii)

Tenchu Z = $2 :mad:

What is over G fighters 6? Do you mean ace combat 6 or over G fighters. Cuz last time I recall over G fighters was not even over 8tiv its ace combat 6 that has a tiv of 22.

[neksus]

Over G Fighters last known TIV was $3 as of Aug 12/07, so while this is possible as demand could have gone back up, that 6 at the end is throwing me off.

[revenge7777]

Over G Fighters last known TIV was $3 as of Aug 12/07, so while this is possible as demand could have gone back up, that 6 at the end is throwing me off.

It could be possible but I really doubet that cuz last time I remember eb is selling over G fighters used for $14.99

[i-o_o-i]

Traded in the following games at EB today:
- SOF:Payback (360)
- Madden 07 (Wii)
- Super Swing Golf (Wii)
All the games ranged from $11-13 TIV (from what I recall) so they're still good as of today, thanks to those who updated with the TIV for those games!
BTW, has anyone done trade 3 to pre-order SOCOM for PS3? If you have is it the version with headset? I tried to do trade 3 for SOCOM today but they said it wasn't on the list so I just traded for Star Wars so that I can return it later and put it towards SOCOM, so no big deal but I did notice SOCOM had a trade 3 get it free box on my way out so I think they were just unsure what games are on the list :confused:

[AJD23]

BTW, has anyone done trade 3 to pre-order SOCOM for PS3? If you have is it the version with headset? I tried to do trade 3 for SOCOM today but they said it wasn't on the list so I just traded for Star Wars so that I can return it later and put it towards SOCOM, so no big deal but I did notice SOCOM had a trade 3 get it free box on my way out so I think they were just unsure what games are on the list :confused:

I have done the trade 3 to pre-order the SOCOM: Confrontation bundle w/ headset maybe about 2/3 weeks ago.

[mahjongmaniac]

Traded in the following a couple days ago, they all qualified.

The Simpsons (360)
Tiger Woods 07 (360)
Over G Fighters 6 (360) - $22 TIV
FIFA 08 (Wii)

Tenchu Z = $2 :mad:

OGF at $22 is a bit surprising...


as for Tenchu Z, it's TIV was $12 at BBV like a mth ago. you'll be better off trading there (perhaps a good filler for their T4GIF)

[CrazyJohnny]

Small update at BBV:

Tenchu Z (X360) - $7.99 USED
Escape from Bug Island (Wii) - $4.99 USED
Star Trek Conquest (Wii) - $9.99 USED

[i-o_o-i]

I have done the trade 3 to pre-order the SOCOM: Confrontation bundle w/ headset maybe about 2/3 weeks ago.
is the SOCOM w/ headset bundle $59.99?

[mahjongmaniac]

Small update at BBV:

Tenchu Z (X360) - $7.99 USED
Escape from Bug Island (Wii) - $4.99 USED
Star Trek Conquest (Wii) - $9.99 USED

welp... N/M about TIV for that at BBV then... if PPed price is $8, TIV is at best $4

well that TIV drop was quite significant... i guess it must be somewhat related to EBG's $5 used / $10 new game pricing since June (seems to be permanent cuz it was the same when i checked a few wks ago)

[grappos13]

does EB have any PS3 games in this 5 dollar used / 10 dollar new pricing MJM?

[neksus]

welp... N/M about TIV for that at BBV then... if PPed price is $8, TIV is at best $4

well that TIV drop was quite significant... i guess it must be somewhat related to EBG's $5 used / $10 new game pricing since June (seems to be permanent cuz it was the same when i checked a few wks ago)

It's been $2 since at least July.

[ApolloCreed]

Stopped by BBV last night (Midland/Ellesmere)..

Fight Night Round 3 (360) - $9.99 *Used
Finally found myself a copy of DiRT (360) - still $19.99 *new

There's one more sealed copy of DiRT there if anyone cares.

[Super strokey]

is the SOCOM w/ headset bundle $59.99?

Yes it is, i preordered it the other day

[rollen]

Stopped by BBV last night (Midland/Ellesmere)..

Fight Night Round 3 (360) - $9.99 *Used
Finally found myself a copy of DiRT (360) - still $19.99 *new

There's one more sealed copy of DiRT there if anyone cares.

niiice, i've always wanted to get this game... can't go wrong for $9.99

thanks!

[grappos13]

hey apollocreed.. i went to that BBV there like 3 times in early august and they always had dirt for 20 dollars.. i guess i shoulda posted it here. but since i have only a ps3 and they didnt have any good deals.. i didnt post :)

[johnsa]

any decent deals on WII games?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Stopped by BBV last night (Midland/Ellesmere)..

Fight Night Round 3 (360) - $9.99 *Used
Finally found myself a copy of DiRT (360) - still $19.99 *new

And there's the PS3 version for $59.99 in the next cabinet. Go figure...

[Captain Snazzypants]

Over G Fighters last known TIV was $3 as of Aug 12/07, so while this is possible as demand could have gone back up, that 6 at the end is throwing me off.

Weird, true, but look at Donkey Kong Barrel Blast which somehow went back up to $25 TIV at EB. I loved the look on the guy's face when I traded one in for credit last week...

[Captain Snazzypants]

is the SOCOM w/ headset bundle $59.99?

I thought I saw that there were different versions of this release, one with and one without. Surely the headset isn't mandatory which has me thinking that they will want an extra $10-$20 for that one.

Anyone else get this for Trade 3? Is this YMMV territory? And is the headset any good compared to other ones out there (Warhawk, 3rd party, etc.)

[Super strokey]

I thought I saw that there were different versions of this release, one with and one without. Surely the headset isn't mandatory which has me thinking that they will want an extra $10-$20 for that one.

Anyone else get this for Trade 3? Is this YMMV territory? And is the headset any good compared to other ones out there (Warhawk, 3rd party, etc.)

I did it, the headset version is 59.99 regular price and the no HS version is 39.99. Pretty good deal on either account.

The headset is supposed to be better than teh warhawk one and has the all important mute button on it and looks really slick and has a nice stand for recharging. Definately a must buy for me.

[i-o_o-i]

this (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=72251) is the headset that comes with SOCOM on the US EB site, looks like a decent headset to me...

[AJD23]

is the SOCOM w/ headset bundle $59.99?

Yes it is. My receipt states, "SOCOM W/HS PS3" at $59.99 :)

[steph0105]

Heres what i traded yesterday for the trade 3 for one TNA Impact 360 free

Wii- Petz Horsez 12.00$ (third one i traded in a month :cheesygri )
PS3-Enchanted Arms 10.00$ (regular price at Zellers 9.99$)
PSP - Shrek the Third 8.00


I also got rid of old junk

Wii-Chicken Shoot 7.00$
Wii-M&M Racing 7.00$

Cube-Legend of Zelda The Windwaker 10.00$
Cube-Matt Hoffman pro Bmx 2 1.00$
Cube-ESPN international sport 2002 1.00$
Cube-BMX XXX 1.00$
Cube-Freestyle street soccer 1.00$
Cube-Pacman Fever 3.00$(the worst Marioparty clone EVER, give me more $$ then the other one)
Cube-All star baseball 2003 1.00$
Cube-Swinger golf 3.00$
Cube-Nascar 2003 0.50$ :(

And now the WT-F part:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
all N64 game
WWF Warzone/Madden 64/California Speed/NFL Blitz 2000/All Star baseball 2001/and finally NHL Breakeway 98.....yes the 09 hockey game are coming next week
They give me 4.00$ for EACH game, yes not 4.00$ for the bunch but 24.00$ for the 6 N64 game, the clerks was not believing it that he give more then the Cube one.
He did not take Battletank/knockout King 2000/the rumble pack/gameshark and a NIP e-reader

He also ask me twice if i have N64 controler that i want to get rid off, so maybe he give a good TIV for them


Im exausted, hope you dont feel asleep in the middle of reading:lol:

[Impossibles]

What is over G fighters 6? Do you mean ace combat 6 or over G fighters. Cuz last time I recall over G fighters was not even over 8tiv its ace combat 6 that has a tiv of 22.

You're right, it was Ace Combat 6.

[TheGamer2400]

Heres what i traded yesterday for the trade 3 for one TNA Impact 360 free

Wii- Petz Horsez 12.00$ (third one i traded in a month :cheesygri )
PS3-Enchanted Arms 10.00$ (regular price at Zellers 9.99$)
PSP - Shrek the Third 8.00

And now the WT-F part:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
all N64 game
WWF Warzone/Madden 64/California Speed/NFL Blitz 2000/All Star baseball 2001/and finally NHL Breakeway 98.....yes the 09 hockey game are coming next week
They give me 4.00$ for EACH game, yes not 4.00$ for the bunch but 24.00$ for the 6 N64 game, the clerks was not believing it that he give more then the Cube one.

Wow, I'm suprised you got decent TIV for those crappy N64 games!!

I'm thinking about getting TNA Impact too, but I need more info about the game's Story mode. I hope it's deep though.

[ApolloCreed]

hey apollocreed.. i went to that BBV there like 3 times in early august and they always had dirt for 20 dollars.. i guess i shoulda posted it here. but since i have only a ps3 and they didnt have any good deals.. i didnt post :)

No worries grappos13.

I scored an xbox 360 racing wheel 2.0 for $49 (open box, never been used) at BB and have been running around trying to grab whatever I can that supports force feedback (PGR3, DiRT, Forza2).

And you're absolutely right, there's nothing when it comes to ps3 deals there.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Just a few BBV TIV updates for the list, OP:


Soul Calibur IV for PS3 now has a TIV at BBV of just $28 (I think it was $42 until just very recently)
Civ Revolution (360) is $36
UT3 (360) is down to $32


...and DKBB (Wii) is still bringing in $25 at EB, but only $2 at BBV :twisted: I found a brand new one in the Rogers clearance bin for $14.99 with an extra 20% off and couldn't help but do the deal. Other RV stores seem to have this still for $49.99 new so YMMV...

[mahjongmaniac]

does EB have any PS3 games in this 5 dollar used / 10 dollar new pricing MJM?

errr... i'm the wrong person to ask , as i'm not the one that's always up-to-date for these sales at EBG.

you should PM s/b like gamer602

[mahjongmaniac]

It's been $2 since at least July.

i checked back on an old receipt and Tenchu Z still had a $10 TIV (my mistake on $12) back near the end of June

if it dropped to $2 w/i a few wks, that's still quite a drastic decrease

-----

Heres what i traded yesterday for the trade 3 for one TNA Impact 360 free

Wii- Petz Horsez 12.00$ (third one i traded in a month :cheesygri )

heh, i'm surprised that TIV is still holding up...

i remember way back when BB was selling Field Commander for $20 and it had TIV of $10+ at EBG, the TIV dropped like w/i <1wk...
seeing that the Zellers deal was posted on RFD, i'm surprised EBG didn't catch on...


all N64 game
WWF Warzone/Madden 64/California Speed/NFL Blitz 2000/All Star baseball 2001/and finally NHL Breakeway 98.....yes the 09 hockey game are coming next week
They give me 4.00$ for EACH game, yes not 4.00$ for the bunch but 24.00$ for the 6 N64 game, the clerks was not believing it that he give more then the Cube one.

likely cuz N64 games are hard to find these days

i bet when GCN console/games are completely "phased-out" like the N64, the GCN games you traded for $1 may get a similar TIV some time down the road...

[brucedlx]

Question:

is wii petz horses still 10$ at zellers?
does cosmic family still have 8$+ TIV at EBGAMES????

THANKS to anyone who can fill me in.

P.S. any other 10$ Zellers games which have 8+ TIV are appreciated.

[Super strokey]

Question:

is wii petz horses still 10$ at zellers?
does cosmic family still have 8$+ TIV at EBGAMES????

THANKS to anyone who can fill me in.

P.S. any other 10$ Zellers games which have 8+ TIV are appreciated.

Yeah that would be sweet, some one should start a tally on those ones to help out the OP. Id love to help with it but i honestly dont have the time with a baby on the way.

[brucedlx]

so far it looks like

enchanted arms (PS3): 10$ Zellers, 10$ EBTIV
Cosmic Family (Wii): 10$ Zellers, 8+EBTIV (as of a couple weeks ago??)
Petz Horses (Wii): ??$ Zellers, 12$ EBTIV

The thing that sucks about zellers is all their games behind a stupid glass so I can't even see the prices. And There is never any employees around, and I can't be bothered to go on a mission just to find out how much petz horses costs.

[grappos13]

hey bruce.. u sure petz horses had $12 EBTIV?

i remember when the games were first on sale for 10 dollars at zellers.. the only one that had the 8+ EBTIV was petz dogz 2... or else i woulda got some of the horse ones as well.. so unless it went up.. not sure..

[anton204]

so far it looks like

enchanted arms (PS3): 10$ Zellers, 10$ EBTIV
Cosmic Family (Wii): 10$ Zellers, 8+EBTIV (as of a couple weeks ago??)
Petz Horses (Wii): ??$ Zellers, 12$ EBTIV

The thing that sucks about zellers is all their games behind a stupid glass so I can't even see the prices. And There is never any employees around, and I can't be bothered to go on a mission just to find out how much petz horses costs.

Awesome, can anyone else verify these?

[brucedlx]

Posted on AUG 27th:

Heres what i traded yesterday for the trade 3 for one TNA Impact 360 free

Wii- Petz Horsez 12.00$ (third one i traded in a month :cheesygri )
PS3-Enchanted Arms 10.00$ (regular price at Zellers 9.99$)
PSP - Shrek the Third 8.00

Bla Bla Blah.......

:

[dtrader69]

Most EB employees are too lazy to pull up the -full- pre-order details on the system, so they will just glance at the total deposit ammount (59.99) and transfer that over.

but the total deposit is only 50 dollars if you do the trade 2 + 9.99...

[grappos13]

isint it 61.29?

50 dollars for the traded in games plus 9.99 + tax that you pay extra..

anyways.. that sucks that the Pets horses is now 12 as I woulda bought the last 2 copies at zellers that time.. i only bought the 2 petz dogz 2 they had and not the 2 horses one cuz i specifically remember in that thread that onyl the dogz worked.. cuz ppl were saying that "maybe eb only likes dogs lol".. oh well...i got 2 tiger woods preorders that i need to change to something else cuz i really dont want that game now :)

[mahjongmaniac]

The thing that sucks about zellers is all their games behind a stupid glass so I can't even see the prices. And There is never any employees around, and I can't be bothered to go on a mission just to find out how much petz horses costs.

if you go during non-rush hrs, there should be s/b at the desk... they seriously have nothing to do and stand around lol

Posted on AUG 27th:

i'm wondering if that's a typo....

when i posted the Zellers deal (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621366), only Petz Dogz 2 had $12 TIV. all other petz games were $7

then again, i guess it's possible that TIV went up...

[grappos13]

when i got my petz dogz games from zellers.. i went right after it opened (8:15am on like a wednesday) and i could not find like anyone near there.. they had no one.. i literally had to wait 10+ min before i could get someone to open it... made me late for work that day!

[steph0105]

Really sorry, its Petz DOGS, not horsez,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i apologize, dont know why i put horsez instead when my bills said Dogz.

Sorry for that guys :cry: :cry:

[Haz]

i checked back on an old receipt and Tenchu Z still had a $10 TIV (my mistake on $12) back near the end of June

if it dropped to $2 w/i a few wks, that's still quite a drastic decreaseI bought Tenchu Z used at EBG in July for $4.99 so $2 is probably correct.

[neksus]

Yeah that would be sweet, some one should start a tally on those ones to help out the OP. Id love to help with it but i honestly dont have the time with a baby on the way.

This is only a searchable tiv list (better than nothing for now) that will soon have it's own domain and alot more features, but here it is:

http://64.15.130.247/~camroth/tiv/
If you click the link some browsers don't set focus to the search box automatically - if the page just looks mostly blank to you click on the text input or refresh/type in the url manually.

any requests? :P

[mike_leafs13]

This is only a searchable tiv list (better than nothing for now) that will soon have it's own domain and alot more features, but here it is:

http://64.15.130.247/~camroth/tiv/
If you click the link some browsers don't set focus to the search box automatically - if the page just looks mostly blank to you click on the text input or refresh/type in the url manually.

any requests? :P

holy crap, did you make that? that would have come in handy a couple weeks ago.

[expy]

This is only a searchable tiv list (better than nothing for now) that will soon have it's own domain and alot more features, but here it is:

http://64.15.130.247/~camroth/tiv/
If you click the link some browsers don't set focus to the search box automatically - if the page just looks mostly blank to you click on the text input or refresh/type in the url manually.

any requests? :P

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix $10 (8/31/2008) N/A"

How do they have the trade in value for next week? o.O

BTW, if you scripted the site, for the focus to work you could always place a script in the body tag...

<BODY onload="************.focus()">

maybe also defining the script language....

u used <script> .. </script>

use <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> .. </script> to define the scripting language... like in the HEAD section.

[jjrooster]

Did the rounds today and scored some nice titles. I checked a few TIV's for them and for stuff I already owned. I did not check all games at each store but here you go. Some of these are known already but as of today:

PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $30 at EB, $25 at BBV
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - $35 at EB
Soul Calibur IV - $35 at EB
Uncharted - $25 at BBV

360:
Grand Theft Auto 4 - $25 at BBV
Soul Calibur IV - $35 at EB
Battlefield: Bad Company - $35 at EB
Lego Indiana Jones - $22 at BBV
MLB 2K8 - $17 at BBV
NCAA Football 09 - $36 at BBV

Wii:
Guitar Hero:Aerosmith - $22 at EB, $17 at BBV


Also, I did a Trade 3 today for Little Big Planet:

Alien Syndrome (Wii) and Turning Point (360) still work.
I lucked out finding Alien Syndrome at both BBV I visited :)

You should also consider that EB trade-in credit can be redeemed for anything in the store and you don't pay the tax, so really their $35 credit is worth $39, whereas at BBV you always pay the tax on any credit purchase.

[Haz]

Wii:
Guitar Hero:Aerosmith - $22 at EB, $17 at BBVThat's surprising since GH:A had the TIV of $35 at BBV a week ago. That was a quick drop.

[neksus]

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix $10 (8/31/2008) N/A"

How do they have the trade in value for next week? o.O

BTW, if you scripted the site, for the focus to work you could always place a script in the body tag...

<BODY onload="************.focus()">

maybe also defining the script language....

u used <script> .. </script>

use <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> .. </script> to define the scripting language... like in the HEAD section.

Yeah I've still been testing it :)
I have a script at the end of the page to set focus because sometimes internets are slow and if it's in the body load it gets set to a null target. Browsers are supposed to initialize onload after the page has fully loaded, but I'm pretty used to non-compliance :P

There are a few TIVs that are weird like that - I'm assuming it was just messed up when entered initially.

The site works fine when going to directly - not sure why it doesn't the odd time when you click to it. That's just one of the scripts for the future site, though :)

[expy]

holy crap, did you make that? that would have come in handy a couple weeks ago.

Yeah I've still been testing it :)
I have a script at the end of the page to set focus because sometimes internets are slow and if it's in the body load it gets set to a null target. Browsers are supposed to initialize onload after the page has fully loaded, but I'm pretty used to non-compliance :P

There are a few TIVs that are weird like that - I'm assuming it was just messed up when entered initially.

The site works fine when going to directly - not sure why it doesn't the odd time when you click to it. That's just one of the scripts for the future site, though :)

Yea, well, if all fails, copy Google's focus code, it's practically bulletproof when it comes to browser compatibility (and cellphone!).

One thing: It's a bit hard to distinguish the bolded (8$+) trade in values from the rest, I'd suggest changing the color of that div/row.

[neksus]

I plan on doing a total design rehaul - that was just a temporary distinguishing device.

[Setz]

Did anyone do the trade-in for Mercenaries 2 (PS3)? EBGames is selling it on launch day for 69.99, but there's rumors BBV is selling for 59.99. Anyone can confirm?

[expy]

Yeah I've still been testing it :)
I have a script at the end of the page to set focus because sometimes internets are slow and if it's in the body load it gets set to a null target. Browsers are supposed to initialize onload after the page has fully loaded, but I'm pretty used to non-compliance :P

There are a few TIVs that are weird like that - I'm assuming it was just messed up when entered initially.

The site works fine when going to directly - not sure why it doesn't the odd time when you click to it. That's just one of the scripts for the future site, though :)

Actually, just put in a case or if that checks the box, if it's an empty string then display the divs, otherwise filter.

[mahjongmaniac]

I bought Tenchu Z used at EBG in July for $4.99 so $2 is probably correct.

i recall going instore and checking PPed/new pricing for that at EBG... late July/early Aug. and price was still $5/$10

i guess BBV finally caught on / realized the sudden influx of copies lol

-------

This is only a searchable tiv list (better than nothing for now) that will soon have it's own domain and alot more features, but here it is:

http://64.15.130.247/~camroth/tiv/
If you click the link some browsers don't set focus to the search box automatically - if the page just looks mostly blank to you click on the text input or refresh/type in the url manually.

any requests? :P

what's up w/ the BBV TIVs that are mostly "N/A" ?

i guess you enjoy trading at EBG more than BBV... :D

[neksus]

Actually, just put in a case or if that checks the box, if it's an empty string then display the divs, otherwise filter.

tried that originally, it messes up later because when it changes to the filter the ids for the collapsible boxes aren't ids anymore...

[neksus]

what's up w/ the BBV TIVs that are mostly "N/A" ?
i guess you enjoy trading at EBG more than BBV... :D

Those aren't all from my experiences - people just more often post TIVs at EB than BBV - lots of BBV tivs are going to have to have a "not taken" or something, as BBV has stopped taking in quite a few titles instead of only offering $1-$3.

[grappos13]

can someone please check for me the current EB TIV of the following games please.. i dont have a phone :( a good number that will usually tell me is 905-883-8060

The Simpsons Game PS3
NCAA Football 08 PS3

thanks very much...

[Canadianpsycho]

can someone please check for me the current EB TIV of the following games please.. i dont have a phone :( a good number that will usually tell me is 905-883-8060

The Simpsons Game PS3
NCAA Football 08

thanks very much...

NCAA was 7 bucks when I traded it in August 1st.

[dbdudley]

The ones in my area have seemed to stop telling you TIV over the phone. :mad:

[grappos13]

thanks canadian psycho...

ya they have basically stopped telling me over the phone as well.. but there is this one guy at that number i posted that will still seem to do it.. although i caleld them last ntie and the other guy told me I had to bring in the games..

the reason i asked about NCAA 08 is that rogers had a couple of PS3 used games for 9.99 in a bin and the bin said buy 1 get 1 free.. so 5 dollars for that game is not bad i guess...but they only had that game and the darkness left.. whcih i already bought for 6 dollars brand new at BB after PM lol... maybe ill go back to that store and see if the haev any other 9.99 game.. hey for 10 dollars, 2 ps3 games isnt bad.. even if they r the crappiest games.. maybe still get some enjoyment out of it :)

[Setz]

thanks canadian psycho...

ya they have basically stopped telling me over the phone as well.. but there is this one guy at that number i posted that will still seem to do it.. although i caleld them last ntie and the other guy told me I had to bring in the games..

the reason i asked about NCAA 08 is that rogers had a couple of PS3 used games for 9.99 in a bin and the bin said buy 1 get 1 free.. so 5 dollars for that game is not bad i guess...but they only had that game and the darkness left.. whcih i already bought for 6 dollars brand new at BB after PM lol... maybe ill go back to that store and see if the haev any other 9.99 game.. hey for 10 dollars, 2 ps3 games isnt bad.. even if they r the crappiest games.. maybe still get some enjoyment out of it :)

Which PS3 games were they?

[Canadianpsycho]

Mine was 360, not PS3, not sure that helps. Forgot to mention.

[grappos13]

hey setz.. (this was at rogers video)

the only ones i saw in this bin (which contained mostly xbox and ps2 games) were a couple copies of Beowulf, one copy of NCAA 08 and also a couple copies of the darness...everything in the bin was 9.99 and had buy one get one free.. the regular area that had the 2 for 40 at rogers basically only had games that were 19.99 or 14.99 anyway.. with the exception of Oblivion that they had for 34.99 but was part of the 2 for 40... but they didnt have the proper case for it or manual so i didnt get it...this was a the scarboro location... i may go and pick up beowulf and ncaa 08 just to icnrease my huge collcetion already.. ive had a ps3 for 3-4 weeks and my collection is huge lol.. i heard beowulf sucks badly and got like only a 4 or 5 outa 10 rating.. but for 5 dollars... good coaster i guess :)

[177a12k]

hey setz.. (this was at rogers video)

the only ones i saw in this bin (which contained mostly xbox and ps2 games) were a couple copies of Beowulf, one copy of NCAA 08 and also a couple copies of the darness...everything in the bin was 9.99 and had buy one get one free.. the regular area that had the 2 for 40 at rogers basically only had games that were 19.99 or 14.99 anyway.. with the exception of Oblivion that they had for 34.99 but was part of the 2 for 40... but they didnt have the proper case for it or manual so i didnt get it...this was a the scarboro location... i may go and pick up beowulf and ncaa 08 just to icnrease my huge collcetion already.. ive had a ps3 for 3-4 weeks and my collection is huge lol.. i heard beowulf sucks badly and got like only a 4 or 5 outa 10 rating.. but for 5 dollars... good coaster i guess :)

which location in scarborough?

VP and ellesmere?

[DoubleStop]

is the trade 3 promotion on right now? or is it upcoming? Are there any restrictions to this? or i can bring any games that have a value of $8 or more

[grappos13]

yup thats the location..i believe thats the only location that even has games in scarborough... hopefully its not all gone by the time i get there after work.. but i bet it is lol.. oh well.. its only beowulf i guess :)

doublestop.. u should be able to bring any games with 8+ TIV.. for the new gen consoles (ie not PS2) and do the trade 3 get 1 free..

EB never called me about getting my tiger woods 09 yet and the game has been out for 3 days (including today)... i just want credit anyway.. ill yell at them for not calling me!

[mahjongmaniac]

Those aren't all from my experiences - people just more often post TIVs at EB than BBV - lots of BBV tivs are going to have to have a "not taken" or something, as BBV has stopped taking in quite a few titles instead of only offering $1-$3.

if it's a next-gen platform game, it's likely to still have a TIV
exception may be those games that are really old and have a PPed price of $5 (at best, if value still exists, TIV would be like $2)

[Omenborn]

Just an update on stuff that's been posted already.

Confirmed today that these are all still working for trade 3 at EB.

Wii games

Alien Syndrome - 4.99 Used BBV - 8$ TIV EB
Sims 2 Pets - 9.99 New BBV - 11$ TIV EB
Ninja Reflex - 9.99 Used BBV - 11$ TIV EB
Super Swing Golf - 7.99 BBV - 11$ TIV EB

Xbox 360
Harry Potter OofP - 7.99 Used BBV - 8$ TIV EB

[the_fm]

is the trade 3 promotion on right now? or is it upcoming? Are there any restrictions to this? or i can bring any games that have a value of $8 or more

the trade 3 promo is always on. they have a list of games that are admissible for that promo. and you can pre-order games that are not on the list but that's YMMV

[Captain Snazzypants]

FYI - EB is still giving $35 TIV for Soul Calibur IV (PS3) and Civ Revolution (360). BBV was only giving $28 for SC4 and $32 (or was it $36?) for CivRev...

[NonStopInTheMix]

Question:

is wii petz horses still 10$ at zellers?
does cosmic family still have 8$+ TIV at EBGAMES????

THANKS to anyone who can fill me in.

P.S. any other 10$ Zellers games which have 8+ TIV are appreciated.

Not sure if anybody answered this yet but umm... I price matched Zellers yesterday at Bestbuy for Cosmic Family. So i got it at bestbuy for 8.99 yay.

I can confirm as of yesterday cosmic family tiv is STILL $12 which is awfully surprising.

Just an update on stuff that's been posted already.

Confirmed today that these are all still working for trade 3 at EB.

Wii games

Alien Syndrome - 4.99 Used BBV - 8$ TIV EB
Sims 2 Pets - 9.99 New BBV - 11$ TIV EB
Ninja Reflex - 9.99 Used BBV - 11$ TIV EB
Super Swing Golf - 7.99 BBV - 11$ TIV EB


For wii games i can also confirm that these ones still work as of yesterday:
Nights - 14.99 new BBV - $10 TIV EB
Harry Potter Order of Phoenix - 14.99 new BBV - $15 TIV EB

Thanks OP and RFD i picked up a preorder of SW Force Unleashed =D

[Maximus VI]

I made these trades today at EB:

Super Swing Golf Wii - $11 TIV
Godfather Blackhand Edition Wii - $11 TIV
Smackdown Vs. Raw 08 CE PS3 - $8 TIV
Tiger Woods 07 Xbox 360 - $8 TIV

Got Tiger Woods 09 and have $49 against NHL 09, just have to pay the $10 when it comes out.

[Jouvert]

It's back! Trade in 3, get ANY new release or upcoming game. Starts Friday 19th and lasts until Sunday 21st September (that's 3 days only). So go ahead and pre-order Final Fantasy XIII, Rock Band 3, Call of Duty 5, or whatever floats your boat.

And now the BIG ONE .... trade in 6 used games and get a new Nintendo DS free. Offer valid 31st August through 4th October.

As usual, all titles must have minimum trade value of $8. Ready, set, GO!

[Jouvert]

Just an update to one of my previous posts. Here's the games that that you can officially T3GIF for right now, without waiting for the above all-inclusive T3GIF weekend.

Fallout 3 (PC, PS3, 360)
Far Cry 2 (PC, PS3, 360)
Ghostbusters: The Video Game (All)
Little Big Planet (PS3)
NHL 2K9 (All)
Saints Row 2 (PS3, 360)
Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3, 360)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (Wii)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3, 360)
TNA iMPACT! (All)
Viva Pinata: Trouble In Paradise (360)
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (PC)
World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC)



The following titles I haven't been able to confirm as applicable for the T3GIF promo, but I'll post them anyway:

Bioshock (PS3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3, 360)
Fracture (PS3, 360)
LEGO Batman: The Video Game (All)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (PS3, 360)

[neksus]

if it's a next-gen platform game, it's likely to still have a TIV
exception may be those games that are really old and have a PPed price of $5 (at best, if value still exists, TIV would be like $2)

Incorrect. BBV doesn't even take games anymore if it doesn't sell for more than $10.

[neksus]

The following titles I haven't been able to confirm as applicable for the T3GIF promo, but I'll post them anyway:

Bioshock (PS3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3, 360)
Fracture (PS3, 360)
LEGO Batman: The Video Game (All)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (PS3, 360)

Was there today and Lego Batman is there - the pre-order keychains are in, too. Also, FFXIII (360/PS3) are both on the preorder list.

[appleb]

Also, FFXIII (360/PS3) are both on the preorder list.

What the heck? FFXIII probably won't even be out until late 2009.

[Corizzle]

What the heck? FFXIII probably won't even be out until late 2009.

Exactly, anyone who pays to pre-order it EB gets there money so soon they can invest it and make it grow.

[Anarchy]

Went to pick up my Tiger 09 preorder on Tuesday. Told them I tried the demo and didn't like it so just cancelled it and got credit back on my Edge card.

I had done the Trade 2 + $10 for it, but they didn't charge me the $10. I picked up those two games from BBV for $15 each so basically got $60 for $30...sweet!

Can't wait for NHL 09, that one I'm keeping :cheesygri

[neksus]

What the heck? FFXIII probably won't even be out until late 2009.

True, but if you've got three games worth $8+ now that you're not playing and nothing else strikes your fancy...

[the_fm]

just a reminder for those who wants Viva Pinata. don't do the trade 3 promo since the game is only $40 so you are better off with pre-ordering Star Wars FU and bring it back for full credit. you'll have $20 in credit left

[DuaLbiOs06]

Bought one wii used game Bee Movie for 9.99 then asked eb for value is $13

PS: Now got total 12 wii used games for trade 6 to get Nintendo Ds free, I ll rather get two nintendo ds free for my two kids ;o) Spending whole 12 games for 120 bucks, it s like buy one and one free for nintendo ds.
Redflagdeals is awesome Thanks.

[grappos13]

hey anarchy. i was gonna do the same thing.. ill go tomorrow nite.. dunno if they even still have it saved for me...i didnt personally like the demo either.. and i got 2 pre orders of it.. hopefully they give me credit back.. but i already paid the 10 dollars each time :(

on another note...rogers had some of the wii games that are still 8 EB TIV for 14.99.. meaning u could get nhl 09 or any other new game basically (if u just return nhl 09) for 40 dollars.. not too bad...

now that someone said bee movie.. i THINK i saw it at the rogers location i went to for 9.99 but it coulda been 14.99... if its 9.99 then its a hot deal since they have buy 1 used game 9.99 get one free... so u could find 2 wii games with 8 EB TIV there for 10 total and can get nhl 09 for 20 dollars.. heck.. if you found 6 games on hte B1G1 then u can get 2 BRAND new games for a total of 30 dolalrs (15 dollars each!!!!)

good luck!! the location i went to was hwy 48 and 16th avenue in markham... they had probably 50+ used wii games there.. but i didnt know the TIV at EB for most of them.. they also had about 30-40 Xbox 360 games and maybe 25 PS3 games left...most of them arent that good for the 2 for 40 deal... i got the 2 for 40 deal with the last 2 games that even made any sense to get.. which was GT5 prologue and Condemned 2... i know they have condemned 2 for xbox360 if anyone was looking for it

hope that helps someone!

[Lone_Prodigy]

Naruto UN 2 (PS2) is $4.99 used. You may be able to use it for Trade-3 if EB hasn't stopped accepting PS2 games.

[dbdudley]

A new one I don't think I've seen posted yet:

DOA 4 - used for $4.99, TIV $8.

Sweeeet.

If I didn't own this game already, I would definitely get myself a copy to play at that price - probably the best game I've seen available at that price.

[chickenwing]

Finally finished updating up to post 1226. Although I admit I didn't think it would take me two hours.... but that's what happens when I skip more than 2 days at a time and end up 200 posts behind :lol:

This is only a searchable tiv list (better than nothing for now) that will soon have it's own domain and alot more features, but here it is:

http://64.15.130.247/~camroth/tiv/
If you click the link some browsers don't set focus to the search box automatically - if the page just looks mostly blank to you click on the text input or refresh/type in the url manually.

any requests? :P

I see you've decided to release it into the wild. :) I hope the project goes smoothly. Then we can work towards syncing the lists and transitioning over. It would be great having some help with the updates.

[dbdudley]

just a reminder for those who wants Viva Pinata. don't do the trade 3 promo since the game is only $40 so you are better off with pre-ordering Star Wars FU and bring it back for full credit. you'll have $20 in credit left

It's not on there yet, but the new Banjo Kazooie game is the same deal.

[steph0105]

Thank you chickenwing for updating the list and the 2 "new categories" with all the junk i traded this week :lol: but you have made 2 categorie with N64,
the purple one is Gamecube not N64.

Petz Dogs is still 12.00 TIV as 08/27.

I would like to tell everybody that have game with about 8.00$ TIV that maybe you should traded them before the flyer start this week-end, since some here have been told that they maybe will have deal like the last time(game at 9.89)
Same for the Wii Donkey Kong Barrrel Blast if they put it back at 9.89(since i think they will have a bunch now:cheesygri )I dont think they will give you the 25.00$ anymore

[wilS]

hi all, been looking for a chance to contribute and I finally was able to get some goods. thanks to OP for keeping the list up to date, its been a great help as I make my way through the stores. I just picked up a whole bunch of games and did some trade 3 for free

360
Harry Potter order of the phoenix BBV-$7.99
virtua tennis 3 BBV-$9.99
tony hawk's proving ground-$14.99EB

wii
Harry Potter order of the phoenix BBV-$9.99
medal of honour vanguard BBV-$14.99
nights journey of dreams BBV-$9.99
Mortal Kombat armegeddon BBV-$4.99
Alien syndrome BBV-$4.99

these all traded at >$8 EB credit today!

[chdude3]

As of Thursday August 28, ~5pm:
Wii - Godfather Blackhand, $14.99 new BBV, $11 EB TIV
PS3 - Enchanted Arms, $9.99 new Zlrs, $10 EB TIV
360 - Perfect Dark 0 CE, $4 EB TIV (NO LONGER QUALIFIES)
360 - Harry Potter OotPhoenix, $9.99 new BBV, $8 EB TIV
360 - Rayman Raving Rabbids, $11 EB TIV
360 - C&C Kane's Wrath, $8 EB TIV

[goliath553]

Thursday August 28:

Xbox 360:
Dirt TIV Blockbuster $6.00
Ninja Gaiden II Blockbuster $17.00 (only $35 used in store now)

Good luck with the trading.

[dbdudley]

wii
Mortal Kombat armegeddon BBV-$4.99


Was this new? Or used?

[wilkz07]

anyone know the TIV for at EB:

(PC)

Hellgate London
Civ IV Gold GOTY (has civ iv and warlords
Civ IV Beyond the Sword

[dbdudley]

Oh, and not a huge update - but I noticed the price for Sims 2:Pets is missing for a new copy - it's 9.99.

[iamaballa]

Noticed Madden 08 is selling for $9.99 used at BBV. Still a great game if you want to play as the 2007-2008 Patriots :D
NCAA Football 07 is also $4.99 used. Both are for 360.

[chdude3]

anyone know the TIV for at EB:

(PC)

Hellgate London
Civ IV Gold GOTY (has civ iv and warlords
Civ IV Beyond the SwordI thought they stopped accepting PC games, in line with their US Gamestop parent? I know for sure their selection of used games at my local EBs is really bad, mostly horrible old crap that's left from when they did take PC trades.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Went to pick up my Tiger 09 preorder on Tuesday. Told them I tried the demo and didn't like it so just cancelled it and got credit back on my Edge card.

I almost did the same thing - glad I didn't. The demo and the previews were total crap, but the actual game is quite good. The graphics and gameplay are WAY better in the final version...

[Captain Snazzypants]

just a reminder for those who wants Viva Pinata. don't do the trade 3 promo since the game is only $40 so you are better off with pre-ordering Star Wars FU and bring it back for full credit. you'll have $20 in credit left

niiiiiiiiiice. This guy's a playa :twisted:

[neksus]

niiiiiiiiiice. This guy's a playa :twisted:

Wish someone would have said this for Ghostbusters - retail is only $49.99 :(

[wilkz07]

Wish someone would have said this for Ghostbusters - retail is only $49.99 :(

is Ghostbusters still coming out? when?

I wouldn't waste your money on Force Unleashed (unless you do take advantage of the trade it back after a week) the demo was terrible. Will rent SW and TW09, save money for Rockband 2 disc.

[jitterbugjohnny]

Wish someone would have said this for Ghostbusters - retail is only $49.99 :(

Was this for the xbox 360 version? I did the trade 3 for the the PS3 version and was given $59.99.

[expy]

is Ghostbusters still coming out? when?


Nobody knows, it's been in the air since Activision merged with Blizzard. Ghostbusters currently has no publisher (afaik) but is still planned for release sometime.

Was this for the xbox 360 version? I did the trade 3 for the the PS3 version and was given $59.99.

Doesn't matter, if the price goes down u'll get credited back.

[the_fm]

niiiiiiiiiice. This guy's a playa :twisted:

i'm just a rfder :cheesygri
i wanted Lego Batman all along but i figure might aswell have a little extra credits to pay for Fable 2. i still have $20 to pay for the LE

[mahjongmaniac]

Incorrect. BBV doesn't even take games anymore if it doesn't sell for more than $10.

perhaps not for T4GIF, but trade for normal TIC they'll still accept.

------

Naruto UN 2 (PS2) is $4.99 used. You may be able to use it for Trade-3 if EB hasn't stopped accepting PS2 games.

it was also $10 PPed at RV a couple mths ago. may have dropped by now.

anyway, you can take advantage of BOGO and get it for $5

[neksus]

Was this for the xbox 360 version? I did the trade 3 for the the PS3 version and was given $59.99.

Yeah it was 360 - I hadn't noticed during the transaction otherwise I would have picked something else. I just moved it over to Fable and will now have to pay $10 :(

perhaps not for T4GIF, but trade for normal TIC they'll still accept.

Still wrong. I don't do T4G1F there, I have been turned down at least 10 times because they no longer accept the game(s). If you have facts to verify your statements feel free, otherwise you're just trying to stand up on principal.

Call your local BBV and ask what the TIV of Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii) or GHIII (360) and tell me what they say.

[grappos13]

would EB take a copy of GH3 for PC? :(

[The drew]

would EB take a copy of GH3 for PC? :(

no, they accept PC games anymore

[mahjongmaniac]

Still wrong. I don't do T4G1F there, I have been turned down at least 10 times because they no longer accept the game(s). If you have facts to verify your statements feel free, otherwise you're just trying to stand up on principal.

IDK what's up w/ your store(s), but the last time i did T4GIF was in June, and i traded some old PS2 games which had $6-8 TIV, and they were accepted (RSV was $15-20)

after that, i haven't been doing any trades at BBV tho....


Call your local BBV and ask what the TIV of Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii) or GHIII (360) and tell me what they say.

GHIII (360) is no longer accepted cuz of the $5 used/$10 new EBG deal a couple mths back.

not sure about TC:SO

[neksus]

IDK what's up w/ your store(s), but the last time i did T4GIF was in June, and i traded some old PS2 games which had $6-8 TIV, and they were accepted (RSV was $15-20)

after that, i haven't been doing any trades at BBV tho....



GHIII (360) is no longer accepted cuz of the $5 used/$10 new EBG deal a couple mths back.

not sure about TC:SO

I think it's just a matter of stock. If they have more than x, they don't take them nationwide. PS2/older gen games still sell, and some titles are harder to come by then most current gen consoles which still sell most games new.

[jcl4]

Anyone know the current tiv for nhl08 for ps3?
Also would trading in 2 copy of it work? for the 2 +$10 deal

[expy]

Anyone know the current tiv for nhl08 for ps3?
Also would trading in 2 copy of it work? for the 2 +$10 deal

NHL08 doesn't trade in for 8$ I'm afraid.

[neksus]

NHL08 doesn't trade in for 8$ I'm afraid.

last tiv was $17, then again that was over a month ago (7/19).

[mahjongmaniac]

I think it's just a matter of stock. If they have more than x, they don't take them nationwide. PS2/older gen games still sell, and some titles are harder to come by then most current gen consoles which still sell most games new.

may not be "nationwide" thing.

AFAIK, if a store has overstock of any particular PPed game, they reserve the right not to accept it.

[neksus]

may not be "nationwide" thing.

AFAIK, if a store has overstock of any particular PPed game, they reserve the right not to accept it.

Well I've checked 7 different BBV in 3 different cities and none take the games - I frequent a few places around here so try and unload games when i can. Sure they reserve the right not to accept it, but when most of those stores have 0 inventory on those games one would assume that it is no longer accepted.

[grappos13]

nhl 08 for ps3 is less than 8 already? even before the game is out? wow...

i traded in madden 08 after 09 came out and it was 8... heck.. tiger woods 07 is 8 TIV even after 09 has come out..

quick update for two EB TIV:

Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions $13 EB TIV
The Simpsons Game $8 EB TIV

sorry.. these are both for PS3

[Drew123]

tried to trade in NHL 08 PS3 last week...was $2 TIV

[belowzeros]

Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions $13 EB TIV



Was that the colonies edition (platinum hits branding) or just the regular old original release? I didn't know the original was worth that much but I think I traded a colonies edition for 13 a couple to few weeks ago.

[chdude3]

Was that the colonies edition (platinum hits branding) or just the regular old original release? I didn't know the original was worth that much but I think I traded a colonies edition for 13 a couple to few weeks ago.I think he was doing a PS3 version.

[grappos13]

maybe the guy told it to me wrong... but i specifically said lost planet for the PS3.. and thats the only one.. cuz i might play the game.. beat it.. then trade it in with my simpsons game if/when i beat that lol...but this would have to be done before nhl 09 comes out.. eek!

[katamaris4ever]

Call your local BBV and ask what the TIV of Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii) or GHIII (360) and tell me what they say.

Please tell me you were kidding for TC:SO. It's 9.99 New and used, so don't expect anything out of that one...

[neksus]

Please tell me you were kidding for TC:SO. It's 9.99 New and used, so don't expect anything out of that one...

Which validates my point that they don't take games :)

[SMH]

I traded @ BBV The Club (7.00) and kane & Lynch (15.00). Both were xbox 360.

[SMH]

Got 30.00 for Uncharted @ BBV. Got all the Trophys and traded it in.

[Captain Snazzypants]

SSX Blur and Alien Syndrome for the Wii still qualify as of this evening for T3G1F

[steph0105]

Tomb Raider on 360 and Spiderman 3 on Wii have drop to a TIV of 5.00$ only:mad:
Look a little stupid trying to do a trade for Batman Lego for my Kid.

By the way Pikmin 2 for gamecube have TIV of 5.00$

[Lone_Prodigy]

By the way Pikmin 2 for gamecube have TIV of 5.00$

That game goes for over $40 on eBay. Might be worth it to sell it privately on BST as well.

[steph0105]

wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.................. ......if was not really working A1..................... the one who work good is still under my tv.;)

[brucedlx]

I was at BBV today and all gamecube, xbox and PS2 pre-played games were $4.99, some of them 1.99 (crappy old sports titles). Some Naruto and Wrestling games looked tempting for 4.99 but I didn't end up buying anything.

[loopholez]

Hey guys~

Thanks for the info, I actually managed to get a Harry Potter : Order of Phoenix for 11 bucks and use it at EB for the summer trade up event.

I manage to get it for 95 dollar in value with just the DS lite and that game; as I wanted to swap color for my DS lite (Didn't really like the white one).

The end result was I payed 11.99 + 40 bucks at EB to get the new pokemon edition DS lite. I think it should be ok price consider I get a 1 year warranty for the new DS as well?

(ANYWAY, Back to the Trade value):

The Following has been confirmed that will work for trade in value (for > 8):
Wii - Petz 2 Dogz (12) , Alien Syndrome (8 - reconfirmed), Raving Rabbid 2 (11)
360 - Harry Potter (8 - reconfirmed), Raving Rabbid (11)

The huge list below is confirmed and WILL NOT WORK (All below 7)
Wii - Petz 2 Horsez, Raving Rabbid (only 7), Far Cry Vengence (only 7)
360 - Bionicle Heroes, Project Sylpheed, TMNT, Wartech
PS3: The Darkness, Gundam Crossfire, NCAA08 March Madness.

Hope this helps.

[jitterbugjohnny]

Well it looks as though gamestop/ebgames in the USA has pulled "Ghostbusters: The Video Game" from their website and pre-order system.

http://kotaku.com/5043673/ghostbusters-pulled-from-gamestop

Apparently, head office has sent out e-mails and customers are entitled to the value that they have put on the game. I don't know what this means for Canada, especially those that have traded 3 to get the full pre-order.

If you were looking to trade 3 for this over the weekend or in the the future, just be aware that it may not be on the list when you go. If anyone gets a call or email please let us know.

[mahjongmaniac]

Was that the colonies edition (platinum hits branding) or just the regular old original release? I didn't know the original was worth that much but I think I traded a colonies edition for 13 a couple to few weeks ago.

pretty sure it's the colonies ed. (PH).

a short while back the colonies ed. was reported to have $13 TIV, but the reg. ed. was <$8

[mahjongmaniac]

I manage to get it for 95 dollar in value with just the DS lite and that game; as I wanted to swap color for my DS lite (Didn't really like the white one).

The end result was I payed 11.99 + 40 bucks at EB to get the new pokemon edition DS lite. I think it should be ok price consider I get a 1 year warranty for the new DS as well?

damn... you got the pokemon ed. DSL ? this one?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10109329

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/regular/10109329.gif

didn't know that one qualified... i thought it was the usual colours (black/white/pink/cobalt blue/crimson red)

[_pOtEnZa_]

damn... you got the pokemon ed. DSL ? this one?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10109329

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/regular/10109329.gif

didn't know that one qualified... i thought it was the usual colours (black/white/pink/cobalt blue/crimson red)

i bought that one at eb, was 129.99, very nice etching, if you can find any, buy em, the go crazy on ebay :P

[Captain Snazzypants]

I traded @ BBV The Club (7.00) and kane & Lynch (15.00). Both were xbox 360.

The Club (360) qualifies for the T3G1F at EB so it has an $8+ TIV ($13 I think...). Check before you go in, though, since this changes daily and that title has to be getting close to the edge

[The Trees]

i bought that one at eb, was 129.99, very nice etching, if you can find any, buy em, the go crazy on ebay :P

They are not that hard to find, a couple places I know have about 5 of them, but I got one too and its very pretty.

[mahjongmaniac]

The Club (360) qualifies for the T3G1F at EB so it has an $8+ TIV ($13 I think...). Check before you go in, though, since this changes daily and that title has to be getting close to the edge

i'd suggest not to think ^that way all the time

borderline $8 TIV games are on the verge of dropping below that value any day , hence no longer qualifying for trade promos, but there have also been games in the past having $10+ TIV and then drop to <$8 TIV quickly due to RFD effect (huge influx of copies)

a prime e.g. i remember was Field Commander, sale at BB for $10, had $11 TIV at EBG, and then w/i a wk or 2 TIV dropped to $7

original thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436087

[neksus]

a prime e.g. i remember was Field Commander, sale at BB for $10, had $11 TIV at EBG, and then w/i a wk or 2 TIV dropped to $7[/url]

I'm actually in awe that Alien Syndrome still has a tiv of >$8.

[airjordan604]

I'm actually in awe that Alien Syndrome still has a tiv of >$8.

me too, i just wish i had more copies to trade in around my way :)

[neksus]

me too, i just wish i had more copies to trade in around my way :)

i actually just made my rounds yesterday and found two :)

[maxpowers]

Surprised to find Alien Syndrome too @ my local BBV yesterday. Found copies of nights and HPOOP as well. Preordered Mercenaries 2

[_AP_]

Went to eb today and:
NBA Live 08 - $6 TIV
Genji:DOTB - $6
Both for PS3 :cry:

[belowzeros]

Soul Calibur 4 is 36 at BBV
Battlefield: Bad Company is 25 at BBV

and MGS4 has dropped to 25 also at BBV.


EB has better numbers on all those right now. I find EB's numbers tend to stay higher for the good games for a slightly longer period of time.

[loopholez]

damn... you got the pokemon ed. DSL ? this one?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10109329

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/regular/10109329.gif

didn't know that one qualified... i thought it was the usual colours (black/white/pink/cobalt blue/crimson red)

ya, because it ring up as 129.99 as the other person said. So it does qualify.

If you do the summer swap deal the DS lite gets bumped up to 80 for trade in price.

[maga power]

thank you everyone who's supporting this topic... because of all of you, I got tales of vesperia for about 25$ after tax ^_^

today (the 30th) I got...
Madden NFL 07 for the Wii used for 4.99$+tax

super swing golf for the Wii used for 7.99$+tax

spiderman 3 for the Wii new for 9.99$+tax

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for the xbox360 used for 7.99+tax

only one thing to report, and thats that wii spiderman 3's value has been lowered to 5$, so it no longer qualifies for the trade in 3 deal.

[chickenwing]

First post updated! Sorry, I forgot to read my PMs for the past week, so I've also included additional TIVs that have been PMed to me.

[katamaris4ever]

Just looked at the chart again, and it was posted that all used PS2 games were 4.99. Can anyone confirm this? Might check out some stuff tomorrow.

[katamaris4ever]

I was at BBV today and all gamecube, xbox and PS2 pre-played games were $4.99, some of them 1.99 (crappy old sports titles). Some Naruto and Wrestling games looked tempting for 4.99 but I didn't end up buying anything.

ALL PS2? Hmm, maybe newer titles would qualify (Like Indiana Jones and Alone in the Dark...)

[coldpower27]

Virtua Tennis Xbox 360
Simpsons Xbox 360
Pirates of the Carribian Wii

All working as of the 30th for the TI3GIF promo. Used those 3 for Spore Galactic Edition, I payed the difference.

[dbdudley]

#$&& just found out Spiderman Wii doesn't work anymore.

Also, I'm not sure if Over G Fighters being highlighted in the OP is an error, but it does not qualify either.

[ferretgr]

Did a hunt in all of the BBs in St. John's...
Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (Wii) - 7.99 (2 copies, TIV of $25 at EB!)
Super Swing Golf (Wii) - 7.99
Madden 07 (Wii) - 4.99
Madden 08 (Wii) - 7.99
SSX Blur (Wii) - 7.99
Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - 9.99

All of the above had TIVs of $11-12, as in the spreadsheet.

I managed to preorder a copy of NHL 2K9 for the Wii (with a free Wii hat!) for 2 of them, preordered Fable 2 for 3 more, and used the $ from the DK games to pay for most of Tiger Woods 09. Awesome day of shopping! :)

[xRicEx]

picked up trauma centre second opinion used for 4.99 in ottawa was only 1 copy at merivale location, for wii

[mahjongmaniac]

I'm actually in awe that Alien Syndrome still has a tiv of >$8.

heh, as am i...

it's 1 of those games that have been used for trade-ins since like June...

i guess EBG doesn't have enough copies yet... let's try to find them some more :lol:


if only these are still relatively avail. at BBV... i remember getting them PMed at FS/BB for $2.50 :D

[Supra_KL]

Got Tiger Woods 09 (yesterday) and NHL 09 (today) using the EA Sports: Trade 2 games + $10 at EB

Wii - 2 x Alien Syndrome - $8
PS3 - Fantastic Four - Rise of the silver surfer - $8
PS3 - NBA Street Homecourt - $8

Other
X360 - Guitar Hero 3 (Game only) - $2

Alien syndrome is $9.99 at Rogers and they had their BOGO offer, so I got 2 copies.
Fantastic four is $14.99 at BBV, used.

Note:
EA Sports 09 Games trade in: Trade 2 games + $10 at EB is over except for NHL 09. (until it comes out Sept 9)

[brucedlx]

ALL PS2? Hmm, maybe newer titles would qualify (Like Indiana Jones and Alone in the Dark...)

I didn't see any of those games at my BBV used.

But all PRE-PLAYED PS2 games were 4.99 (as well as preplayed x-box and gamecube). Probably there is an exception for the newer ones though like kung fu panda and wally

[Late Night Merchant]

I was at BBV today and saw a brand new copy of Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions PSP for $24.99. A very hot price IMO considering the game is normally $50 and is pretty rare to find. I picked it up, last copy.
And about the used 4.99 PS2 games I saw a few, but mostly older titles like GTA LCS, Rogue TRooper, among others with the new ones being 29.99(like Alone in the Dark).

[Bigbob85]

Updates today

Went to BBV and traded in NCAA09 Football (XBOX360) for $36

Got prices from BBV on

Bad Company XBOX360 $25
Guitar Hero Aerosmith PS3 around $22
Soul Caliber 4 PS3 around $27

[DuaLbiOs06]

Went to Eb store today got traded in 12 games total for two free Nintendo Ds. One is Pokemon Limit Edition free and second one is Red DS free. Wow amazing deal spent 12 used or new wii games for $120 or less for these two ds free for my two kids who love it. :cheesygri Thanks Redflagdeal and everyone who post in TIV. ;o)

[neksus]

www.tivs.ca is the new site...figured the best [temporary] index page was what people have gotten accustomed to here at RFD, which explain the page layout. If you guys have any requests/comments/suggestions feel free to PM me, I'm trying to make this as useful as possible.
Currently working on:

A mobile page that shows only games with >$8 tiv (within the past month) so when you're shopping you know what to look for
User registration to save custom searches as defaults, a few other preferences
W/ registration users can "suggest" new prices, where people with moderation status can approve/decline new updates
Another registration feature is to add a list of what games you have (and/or are willling to part with) and get a tabulated index of where you should trade your games to get the most bang, taking into account current trade offers
Many of the titles already have the few previous tivs in the database, so I'd like to involve a trends feature where you can see the rise and/or decrease of current games
Local eb/bbv phone numbers in the hopes people will call every now and then and update a few of the titles
Possible sms service where you text a game and get the tivs sent back to you - done only with registration and a phone number on file.


Like I said, suggestions welcome :)

Also, how many of you are actually interested in PS2 trades? Should I update the list with the values currently held at the old eb wiki or scrap the PS2 section? Same goes for Gamecube and original XBOX...

[JnJosh]

words

wow thats real original

[chickenwing]

wow thats real original

I'm not sure if that was supposed to be a slight against neksus...

I will say that neksus has asked me for input on the website and I support it. In the end, it will be a lot more efficient than the list I'm maintaining right now.

[neksus]

And hopefully more up-to-date, accessible and a load off chickenwing's back!

Sure it may not be original, but it's a (proactive) step in the right direction towards this community's goal.

[preelude]

great!!

[grappos13]

just thought id post this for some ppl in the area that are interested..

BBV in stouffville has 2 copies of Godfather for Wii and 1 copy of Superswing Golf for Wii.. both of these have EB TIV 8+ on the spreadsheet.. so whoever wnats to go.. go ahead.. godfather games were 14.99 new and the superswing golf was 9.99 used.. i didnt think i would have time to go to EB until this friday and i didnt want to risk the TIVs..

just realized now that they both had 11 TIV as of thursday.. damn... oh well.. my loss is one of you guys gain..

good luck... i put the games behind other ones so they werent noticeable! :)

[chickenwing]

Just looked at the chart again, and it was posted that all used PS2 games were 4.99. Can anyone confirm this? Might check out some stuff tomorrow.

I didn't see any of those games at my BBV used.

But all PRE-PLAYED PS2 games were 4.99 (as well as preplayed x-box and gamecube). Probably there is an exception for the newer ones though like kung fu panda and wally

Sorry about that, I forgot that the PS2 is still going strong in terms of new games releases. I've updated the list to mention older games at that price point.

Also, I'm not sure if Over G Fighters being highlighted in the OP is an error, but it does not qualify either.

Yup that was an error that was left behind when there was that mix-up between Over G Fighters and Ace Combat 6. Although I removed the incorrect TIV before posting the update, I forgot to remove the highlight.


And hopefully more up-to-date, accessible and a load off chickenwing's back!

Sure it may not be original, but it's a (proactive) step in the right direction towards this community's goal.

I've added a blurb to the first post to raise awareness of the new site. :)

[flixe40]

went to BBV todaya nd found the following Xbox 360 trade values:

Bad Company - $25
Command and coquer kanes wrath $15
Army of Two - $20

[dtrader69]

that new site is great....let's hope the webmaster wont start putting ads in...

[jeremyw95]

Anyone from Winnipeg? I heard there is a new bylaw that will drastically affect trading with ebgames and BBV effective immediately. Does anyone else know anything about this?

[brucedlx]

love the new tivs.ca website.

The green + red arrows remind me of playin the stock markets, which this is like in a way!

[kenyu28]

holy cow this is a great deal. going to look it up

[neksus]

holy cow this is a great deal. going to look it up

lol you're a bit late for being in Ontario.
none-the-less I wish you good luck :P

[dbdudley]

lol you're a bit late for being in Ontario.
none-the-less I wish you good luck :P

Depends where in Ontario... I'm STILL benefiting. ;)

[neksus]

fair enough
either way it's still a larger metropolitan area - it's deals like these that make me glad i'm near a few smaller stores :D

[tigerhawk33]

lol you're a bit late for being in Ontario.
none-the-less I wish you good luck :P

maybe he was out of the country? ;p

[realityzero]

Anyone from Winnipeg? I heard there is a new bylaw that will drastically affect trading with ebgames and BBV effective immediately. Does anyone else know anything about this?


This would be the first i've heard of anything on that matter.

[SomeGuyyyyyy]

Ebgames-
Mgs4 - $30
Rfom - $7
9/01/08

[neksus]

ouch resistance doesn't qualify anymore?

[revenge7777]

Has anyone sucessfully returned a trade in 3 or 2 game for full credit?

[Super strokey]

ouch resistance doesn't qualify anymore?

I think after the coupon last week making the used ones less than 19 bucks it was bound to happen.

[neksus]

Anyone from Winnipeg? I heard there is a new bylaw that will drastically affect trading with ebgames and BBV effective immediately. Does anyone else know anything about this?

From reading elsewhere it appears that the government is trying to limit tax free stuff and dipping their hands in more peoples pockets - how does this effect EB?

You can no longer get credit on EDGE cards, and you can no longer trade anything to get something for free. No more T3G1, no more free DS', etc. You can still trade things in for regular credit, but it appears you need to redeem the trade values instantly, and apparently pre-orders still work, just not with the free thing.

The Weakerthans were right when they said I hate Winnipeg :P
(And I don't even live there!)

[Albertan]

Has anyone traded in Test Drive Unlimited (TDU) at all lately?

[revenge7777]

Has anyone traded in Test Drive Unlimited (TDU) at all lately?

99% sure that isnt over $8 since eb sells that game for $9.99

[Albertan]

How about Soldier of Fortune: Payback for 360?

[gheart008]

Wow, guess EB finally caught on to the huge TIV for Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Just checked this thread yesterday and it was still at $25, now it's down to $2.

I was actually thinking about picking up 4 new copies from a Rogers Video I was at, but I guess I'm lucky I didn't!

[mahjongmaniac]

A mobile page that shows only games with >$8 tiv (within the past month) so when you're shopping you know what to look for

that'd be indeed v. useful...


Many of the titles already have the few previous tivs in the database, so I'd like to involve a trends feature where you can see the rise and/or decrease of current games

i think it'd be hard to determine any trend/patterns... no one other than those ppl at HO have the stats to look at supply/demand and hence adjust TIVs....


Also, how many of you are actually interested in PS2 trades? Should I update the list with the values currently held at the old eb wiki or scrap the PS2 section? Same goes for Gamecube and original XBOX...

surely enough some of us still have PS2/XBOX/GCN games... so updates on TIVs of those would be nice, but those sections may not be updated as freq.'ly as we'd like....

[mahjongmaniac]

From reading elsewhere it appears that the government is trying to limit tax free stuff and dipping their hands in more peoples pockets - how does this effect EB?

You can no longer get credit on EDGE cards, and you can no longer trade anything to get something for free. No more T3G1, no more free DS', etc. You can still trade things in for regular credit, but it appears you need to redeem the trade values instantly, and apparently pre-orders still work, just not with the free thing.

ouch... that'd really suck....

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Wow, guess EB finally caught on to the huge TIV for Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Just checked this thread yesterday and it was still at $25, now it's down to $2.

it's about time they've dropped... it's been like a good ~2 mths that it has been at $25

I was actually thinking about picking up 4 new copies from a Rogers Video I was at, but I guess I'm lucky I didn't!

wow... 4 copies.
you're starting to gimme the impression you're MrKat #2 ....

[jeremyw95]

From reading elsewhere it appears that the government is trying to limit tax free stuff and dipping their hands in more peoples pockets - how does this effect EB?

You can no longer get credit on EDGE cards, and you can no longer trade anything to get something for free. No more T3G1, no more free DS', etc. You can still trade things in for regular credit, but it appears you need to redeem the trade values instantly, and apparently pre-orders still work, just not with the free thing.

The Weakerthans were right when they said I hate Winnipeg :P
(And I don't even live there!)

This is the worst news i've heard in months

Wow, guess EB finally caught on to the huge TIV for Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Just checked this thread yesterday and it was still at $25, now it's down to $2.

I was actually thinking about picking up 4 new copies from a Rogers Video I was at, but I guess I'm lucky I didn't!

It's still $25 at EB. its $2 at bbv

[Moebiwankenobi]

From reading elsewhere it appears that the government is trying to limit tax free stuff and dipping their hands in more peoples pockets - how does this effect EB?

You can no longer get credit on EDGE cards, and you can no longer trade anything to get something for free. No more T3G1, no more free DS', etc. You can still trade things in for regular credit, but it appears you need to redeem the trade values instantly, and apparently pre-orders still work, just not with the free thing.

The Weakerthans were right when they said I hate Winnipeg :P
(And I don't even live there!)

Is this being considered Canada wide? Crazy....

[Talktomy9Iron]

With the new trade 3 list i need to find 6 games that work here in st. john's and get little big planet and lego batman, and well someone to do the trade but thats the easy part

[gheart008]

ouch... that'd really suck....

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it's about time they've dropped... it's been like a good ~2 mths that it has been at $25



wow... 4 copies.
you're starting to gimme the impression you're MrKat #2 ....

Well, if I were, then I would have actually gone through with it.

I would have felt even more bad if it was a newer game that everyone was currently looking for, but for a game that's so old, where there's copies everywhere (there were copies at every Rogers Video I went to on the weekend), it's not that bad.

I've been through the whole "not being able to find a game I want" due to people excessively buying a coveted game so I know how crappy it is. There's a reason why I didn't buy them.

[_AP_]

I found from eb that the tiv for nba live 07 is >$8
That's from 8/31

[_pOtEnZa_]

I found from eb that the tiv for nba live 07 is >$8
That's from 8/31

ps3 ?

[neksus]

Wow, guess EB finally caught on to the huge TIV for Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Just checked this thread yesterday and it was still at $25, now it's down to $2.

It's still $25 at EB. its $2 at bbv

Anybody care to verify? :)

i think it'd be hard to determine any trend/patterns... no one other than those ppl at HO have the stats to look at supply/demand and hence adjust TIVs....

The trend is up for now...although it's just little green and red arrows that show the last price if you mouseover it. Due to the very nature of the business, there's going to be alot of red, though.

surely enough some of us still have PS2/XBOX/GCN games... so updates on TIVs of those would be nice, but those sections may not be updated as freq.'ly as we'd like....

Well...I'll get the PS2 games up first, as the T3G1 weekend coming up accepts PS2 games for the promo, so we should be able to get a decent update on that list this time around.

[CFRTim]

How about Soldier of Fortune: Payback for 360?

That has to be one of the WORST games I've played. Trade it for peanuts if you can.

[anton204]

This is the worst news i've heard in months



It's still $25 at EB. its $2 at bbv

This indeed sucks :mad: and gives me one more reason to say Winnipeg sucks

Its called the "Doing Business In Winnipeg" Bylaw

"Winnipeg passed a bylaw requiring all used goods dealers (ie; anyone) to report to police the name, address, and photo of the person and anything purchased. At the same time, when you sell a used good, you need to report to police what you sold, to who, and for how much. Police will not require a warrant to search/seize. Law effective Jun 1/08"

I talked to my local BBV and they said this law does not affect them as they will still issue credit. Their head office says it only affects small businesses, not sure if this is true but the definitely ruins trade-ins at EB here in Winnipeg.

[neksus]

Is this being considered Canada wide? Crazy....

Nothing that I've read has indicated anything other than being a Winnipeg by-law.

[TheGamer2400]

From reading elsewhere it appears that the government is trying to limit tax free stuff and dipping their hands in more peoples pockets - how does this effect EB?

You can no longer get credit on EDGE cards, and you can no longer trade anything to get something for free. No more T3G1, no more free DS', etc. You can still trade things in for regular credit, but it appears you need to redeem the trade values instantly, and apparently pre-orders still work, just not with the free thing.

The Weakerthans were right when they said I hate Winnipeg :P
(And I don't even live there!)

Please backup your info. EB is still doing the T3F deal along with the DS deal. I don't know where you got this info from.

[neksus]

Please backup your info. EB is still doing the T3F deal along with the DS deal. I don't know where you got this info from.

read it on another forum from some pretty pissed off guys who tried going to eb

edit - btw, this is winnipeg only. you're in toronto :)

[neksus]

also, i don't think these are the same laws. i read about that law as well (although it was in a different city), and it also requires that used vendors hold onto traded in goods for 30 days before selling them, effectively making eb not deal with the hassle of accepting trades.

[TheGamer2400]

read it on another forum from some pretty pissed off guys who tried going to eb

edit - btw, this is winnipeg only. you're in toronto :)

My bad. Anyways, that really sucks for you Winnipegers. I hope that other provinces don't implement that :mad:

[anton204]

also, i don't think these are the same laws. i read about that law as well (although it was in a different city), and it also requires that used vendors hold onto traded in goods for 30 days before selling them, effectively making eb not deal with the hassle of accepting trades.

Where u finding info on this?

Anyone else in Winnipeg having trouble with trades at either BBV or EB, the by-law was effective June 1 but is now being reinforced, well EB so far. I had no trouble with trades a week ago.

[neksus]

this law was just recently passed, people started getting turned down on the 31st. Maybe call today and ask if the t3g1 is on?

[Drew123]

Just got the following games from BBV:

Wii:
SSX Blur - 7.99
Madden 07 - 4.99
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution - 7.99
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution - 9.99 (new)
Manhunt 2 - 9.99 (*2)
Alien Syndrome - 4.99
Xbox 360
Virtua Tennis 3 - 9.99

In total it cost me about $75

Went to EB and all the above had >$8 TIV's and pre-ordered
NHL 09 (2+ 9.99) except they didn't charge me the 9.99
Fallout 3 and Little Big Planet

[wilkz07]

How about Soldier of Fortune: Payback for 360?

Terrible but if you have a friend who has it you can boost achievements in player matches. takes a couple of hours to get some of the easier ones. Just set the kills to 50 and make kills to 49, then let your buddy have a go. Its a dead game so didn't really bother me to boost a few.

[lukey]

Sorry for the green question, but I just got a PS3. Not looking for many games, but I was wondering for the upcoming September promo, I can trade 3 games of any system as long as the TIV > $8 and get something like a new MGS4 or Unchartered for free?

[Super strokey]

Sorry for the green question, but I just got a PS3. Not looking for many games, but I was wondering for the upcoming September promo, I can trade 3 games of any system as long as the TIV > $8 and get something like a new MGS4 or Unchartered for free?

unfortunately you cant get mgs4 or uncharted as they are too new. You can however get things like socom which is the bomb (well i hope atleast lol). Anyways it should be noted that uncharted is only 30 bucks right now as its a greatest hit i think.

[Galad]

Wow, this guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

Yes, you can get any game, even if it's new, and uncharted is not a greatest hits and still goes for full price.

[neksus]

unfortunately you cant get mgs4 or uncharted as they are too new. You can however get things like socom which is the bomb (well i hope atleast lol). Anyways it should be noted that uncharted is only 30 bucks right now as its a greatest hit i think.

You would normally be correct - but the upcoming Sept 21 weekend promo is T3G any game.

[Super strokey]

Wow, this guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

Yes, you can get any game, even if it's new, and uncharted is not a greatest hits and still goes for full price.

Yeah i was out to lunch on that one, my bad. I was mistaking the Euro platinums (where uncharted is cheaper) with the greatest hits.

You would normally be correct - but the upcoming Sept 21 weekend promo is T3G any game.

I was unaware there was a new promo coming, my bad. So confused that you cant just preorder everything lol. I cant see a reason why you would use the t3gif on a game thats out already when you could get it cheaper on a forum i think.

[neksus]

that depends if you have to pay cash anyway - $15-$30 still beats $50-$60 in my books :)

[thechampion116]

Did a trade 3 today.

I went to BBV and Zellers looking for games on this list but nothing was available at a good price in Scarborough.


I traded in:

Dynasty Warriors Gundam (PS3): $24TIV at EB, bought 2for1 at Rogers Video a long time ago
Smackdown vs Raw 2008 (PS3): $8 TIV, got at EB's last sale
Mario Kart DS: $20 TIV, got for $10 at a cash converter (took some good bargaining).

I purchased LBP for PS3.

[mahjongmaniac]

Is this being considered Canada wide? Crazy....

according to prev. posts, it's a new by-law upcoming for WPG

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Well, if I were, then I would have actually gone through with it.

well, the way you posted seemed like "oh it's too bad TIV is $2 now, else i would've raided the stores"....


I've been through the whole "not being able to find a game I want" due to people excessively buying a coveted game so I know how crappy it is. There's a reason why I didn't buy them.

as have i...
at times it's quite frustrating to go to a store expecting certain game(s) avail. but only to find out that it's been raided when you get there....

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Well...I'll get the PS2 games up first, as the T3G1 weekend coming up accepts PS2 games for the promo, so we should be able to get a decent update on that list this time around.

they now accept PS2 games again?
ugh... if only they can be consistent.... prev. T3GIF and TMGM event indicated that PS2 games weren't accepted

[gheart008]

as have i...
at times it's quite frustrating to go to a store expecting certain game(s) avail. but only to find out that it's been raided when you get there....


Word

[rockstarvan]

i've just traded in these games for a DS, this was done at around 11am, tuesday.

all games were for wii system:
sega super star tennis
trauma centre new blood
godfather blackhand edition
donkey kong BA
madden 07
cosmic family
didn't know what their actualy TIV were, but they all qulified..
got a crimson DS for our little boy.

by the way, tried conan 360/ncaa08 360, they didn't qualify.

[neksus]

they now accept PS2 games again?
ugh... if only they can be consistent.... prev. T3GIF and TMGM event indicated that PS2 games weren't accepted

I read it somewhere - I don't have a flier handy (although I might be near an EB today) - apparently the flier that advertises the T3G any game lists the current gen consoles and ps2 as well, so I guess this is unverified as of now.

[steph0105]

Anybody care to verify? :)



The trend is up for now...although it's just little green and red arrows that show the last price if you mouseover it. Due to the very nature of the business, there's going to be alot of red, though.



Well...I'll get the PS2 games up first, as the T3G1 weekend coming up accepts PS2 games for the promo, so we should be able to get a decent update on that list this time around.

Thank you in advance if you add the old one Xbox/Cube/Ps2, will maybe help people who want to get rid of their old game they dont play anymore if they know EB give them xx$ for it and they can use that money for something recent.

[neksus]

I'll be working on the old(er) systems pretty quick - I've just made the mobile version live :)

If you now navigate to tivs.ca on your mobile device (iphone users still get the regular one - not sure if they want access to this thing?) you now see only a list of games that have a tiv of 8+ AND that have been updated in the last 60 days. Is the game name + tiv the only thing worth noting? There's not much room to work with, so if I scrap the tiv value I could maybe put the bbv used/new value?

[Albertan]

I'll be working on the old(er) systems pretty quick - I've just made the mobile version live :)

If you now navigate to tivs.ca on your mobile device (iphone users still get the regular one - not sure if they want access to this thing?) you now see only a list of games that have a tiv of 8+ AND that have been updated in the last 60 days. Is the game name + tiv the only thing worth noting? There's not much room to work with, so if I scrap the tiv value I could maybe put the bbv used/new value?

Thanks for all your work!

I love the mobile site, works great on my blackberry 8830.

i have the following suggestions:


bold and colour the system names, its easy to scroll past them and not know what system's games you are looking at
make it so you can go to pages with only 1 system's games per page on it, so you can easily stand in BBV and look at the used 360 games and see if any work @ EB
Please don't remove the EB TIV, as that is the whole purpose of why I use the site, esp. the mobile one!

[neksus]

Well...the only games listed would still qualify for the 8+ promotions, it just wouldn't show the specific TIV. Maybe I'll add anchor tags to the top so you can pick your system and the page will jump?

[heregoes]

Having problems with tiv site the page loads but once a click any platform the page opens and closes automatically any suggestions.

Also can someone tell me tiv for ratatouille for wii

[ceraf]

At EB:

Beowulf PS3/360 is $5/$2
Tiger Woods PGA 08 PS3 is $7.


At BBV:

Beowulf $5 for both systems
Tiger Woods PGA 08 PS3 is $8.


Saw these games at RV for 9.99. ahh well, i was hoping they qualified.


EDIT: Whoops...forgot to say that tiger woods is ps3

[neksus]

Having problems with tiv site the page loads but once a click any platform the page opens and closes automatically any suggestions.

Also can someone tell me tiv for ratatouille for wii

$7.

Anybody else experiencing this problem? It's set to open/close on click, perhaps your mouse buttons are ultra sensitive?

[neksus]

At EB:
Tiger Woods PGA 08 is $7.

At BBV:
Tiger Woods PGA 08 is $8.


360/ps3/wii?

[rinse]

Anyone know EB TIV on FIFA 08 360 and MLB 08 The Show PS3?

[_AP_]

Monopoly Party for PS2 had a TIV of $8,
though this was about 8/20
Thought I'd add because I didn't really expect the tiv to qualify

[chuu]

Yesterday night i scoped out my nearest BBV too see if they had any games that qualified for the EB trade in 3 for 1 promo. So i noticed that they had:

Lost Planet (360) - 9.99 -used
Simpsons (360) and (wii) - 14.99 -used
Star Trek conquest (wii) - 9.99 -used - 14.99 new
Sims 2 pets (wii) - 7.99 - used

they had some other ones but they didn't even up qualifying. So i went to EB today at 3 p.m. and pulled the games off the shelf that i wanted checked and got the following:

lost planet - 8 tiv
simpsons - 8 tiv
Star trek - 10 tiv
sims 2 pets - 11 tiv

So i picked up the cheapest games, lost planet, sims 2 and star trek and went home. then i had to do some stuff with my gf and didn't end up going to EB until like 8 p.m. Guy there, a different guy then before said that lost planet only had a $6 tiv and didn't qualify....

Anyone had any suggestion on what i should do...i'm kinda confused myself, i didn't even know what i wanted to pre-order, i just went because of the great deal...lol..

[heregoes]

$7.

Anybody else experiencing this problem? It's set to open/close on click, perhaps your mouse buttons are ultra sensitive?


Only having these issues on that site maybe its a vista thing?

[jshebib]

traded in the following tonight, all had TIV equal or greater than $8:
================================================== ==

Madden 07 (wii)
Godfather (wii)
Petz Dogz2 (wii)
NBA Street HC (PS3)


Not accepted:
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Madden 07 (x360)

[neksus]

Only having these issues on that site maybe its a vista thing?

Works fine on my vista and xp systems, tested all on ie 7/8, opera, safari and ff2 and 3 :|

[neksus]

Star Trek conquest (wii) - 9.99 -used - 14.99 new

Star trek - 10 tiv

this game was $1 last month lol nice to see it's gone up

[revenge7777]

Yesterday night i scoped out my nearest BBV too see if they had any games that qualified for the EB trade in 3 for 1 promo. So i noticed that they had:

Lost Planet (360) - 9.99 -used
Simpsons (360) and (wii) - 14.99 -used
Star Trek conquest (wii) - 9.99 -used - 14.99 new
Sims 2 pets (wii) - 7.99 - used

they had some other ones but they didn't even up qualifying. So i went to EB today at 3 p.m. and pulled the games off the shelf that i wanted checked and got the following:

lost planet - 8 tiv
simpsons - 8 tiv
Star trek - 10 tiv
sims 2 pets - 11 tiv

So i picked up the cheapest games, lost planet, sims 2 and star trek and went home. then i had to do some stuff with my gf and didn't end up going to EB until like 8 p.m. Guy there, a different guy then before said that lost planet only had a $6 tiv and didn't qualify....

Anyone had any suggestion on what i should do...i'm kinda confused myself, i didn't even know what i wanted to pre-order, i just went because of the great deal...lol..

When you were at eb you probably took lost planet colenies edition instead...

[dbdudley]

Tiger Woods 07 is now 4.99 used.

It qualifies, but I don't recall the exact TIV.

[DuaLbiOs06]

Bought Tiger Woods 07 wii used $7.99 BBV TIV for EB is $15 Increased !!
Spiderwick wii used $7.99 BBV TIV for Eb is $8

Traded two games plus 10.00 for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 Ps3

[chuu]

When you were at eb you probably took lost planet colenies edition instead...

Nope, i'm pretty sure that i took the old version, the one that looked exactly like the one i bought.

[neksus]

Maybe I'll add anchor tags to the top so you can pick your system and the page will jump?
Done :)

As well as XBOX/GC games to the list.

[wilkz07]

Bad Company Gold for 360 has TIV of $30 at bbv
Too Human (360) $35 BBV

sent update to TC.

[expy]

Information about T3G1F
When trading in 3 games for the T3G1F promotion, I've been told by an EBGames employee that they can give up-to 2/3 of the price in credit if you trade in 3 BUT when only two of the three games qualify as $8.00+ in trade-in-value. The third game (that does not qualify) goes in towards credit.

[neksus]

Information about T3G1F
When trading in 3 games for the T3G1F promotion, I've been told by an EBGames employee that they can give up-to 2/3 of the price in credit if you trade in 3 BUT when only two of the three games qualify as $8.00+ in trade-in-value. The third game (that does not qualify) goes in towards credit.

:-0 can anybody else verify this?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Information about T3G1F
When trading in 3 games for the T3G1F promotion, I've been told by an EBGames employee that they can give up-to 2/3 of the price in credit if you trade in 3 BUT when only two of the three games qualify as $8.00+ in trade-in-value. The third game (that does not qualify) goes in towards credit.

So what would that mean? Is this the scenario above?


Trade in 2 games with a $10 TIV, and a 3rd with a $5 TIV.
Get $40 + $5 credit towards an upcoming game (2/3 of $60 being $40 for the first two trade-ins)


I suspect you'll be on the hook for the taxes as well, which is one of the great things about the T3G1F (hell, I don't even understand why it works that way).

If so, you'd be looking at another ~$22 to fill the gap when taxes are included. ( ($59.99 + taxes) - $40 - $5)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Used the following trades at EB successfully last night (9/2)

Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix (PS3)
Cars: Mater National (PS3) (worst...game...ever)
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion (regular) (PS3)

[Captain Snazzypants]

You would normally be correct - but the upcoming Sept 21 weekend promo is T3G any game.

I wonder if this would apply to Eye of Judgement - always wanted to try that but didn't want to shell out the $70 for the kit...

It's crazy how Uncharted is still so hard to find new or used at a decent price. Never seen one in any of the Rogers 2/$40 bins either...

[gheart008]

Anyone know what the TIV for Mario Party 8 or Super Paper Mario for Wii is?

[Eclipse09]

I got some updated TIVs at EB for the tivs.ca site since I noticed that these games were not updated. on the site they are still highlighted yellow, i guess you can take the highlight off

Xbox 360 - TIV at EB
Crash of the titans - $6
MotoGP 06 - $5
Viva Pinata Special Edition (tin case) - $2
Ninety Nine Nights - $3
NCAA Football 08 - $7
Shrek The Third - $7

PS3 - TIV at EB
Juiced - $6

Checked as of Sept 03 2008

[expy]

So what would that mean? Is this the scenario above?


Trade in 2 games with a $10 TIV, and a 3rd with a $5 TIV.
Get $40 + $5 credit towards an upcoming game (2/3 of $60 being $40 for the first two trade-ins)


I suspect you'll be on the hook for the taxes as well, which is one of the great things about the T3G1F (hell, I don't even understand why it works that way).

If so, you'd be looking at another ~$22 to fill the gap when taxes are included. ( ($59.99 + taxes) - $40 - $5)

59.99 - 45 = 14.99
add tax
16-17$

[Captain Snazzypants]

Thanks for confirming that expy.

Since the topic came up earlier about new by-law restrictions on trading games, etc. AFAIK this has always been the policy at the BBV here in Ottawa where they hold the games for 30 days to make sure they're not stolen (and, presumably, that they work)

Given that, I doubt anything is going to change at least here in Ontario. Winnipeg is a peculiar place, and tends to have its own 'local' issues and attempted remedies...

[neksus]

Anyone know what the TIV for Mario Party 8 or Super Paper Mario for Wii is?

$31 as of 6/29 and $24 as of 7/29, respectively.

[dtrader69]

$31 as of 6/29 and $24 as of 7/29, respectively.

neksus, mad props to the website...great job!

[neksus]

thanks!

[Captain Snazzypants]

In case anyone else was wondering, MLB08 for PSP does not qualify at EB. At BBV, the TIV was only $3 for it and God of War - both brand spanking new! (not that they care).

I thought they might have a chance since they both still sell new for $39.99. Go figure that the craptacular Cars (PS3) still gets an $8+ TIV, let alone SSX Blur for Wii. We won't even discuss DKBB... :twisted:

[expy]

Information about upcoming T3G1F weekend (Sept. 19 to Sept. 21)

In the EB Games autumn pamphlet the T3G1F weekend from Friday September 19th to Sunday September 21st, your trade-ins will be able to be boost up to $69.99.

What does this mean? It means that you can get collector's editions without paying additional fees. Instead of the usual $59.99, TIVs will get boosted to $69.99.

[mahjongmaniac]

So i went to EB today at 3 p.m. and pulled the games off the shelf that i wanted checked and got the following:

lost planet - 8 tiv
simpsons - 8 tiv
Star trek - 10 tiv
sims 2 pets - 11 tiv

So i picked up the cheapest games, lost planet, sims 2 and star trek and went home. then i had to do some stuff with my gf and didn't end up going to EB until like 8 p.m. Guy there, a different guy then before said that lost planet only had a $6 tiv and didn't qualify....


the diff. might be that the colonies ed. (PH) is worth $8... the orig. game (non-PH) is $6 TIV

[7jai]

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[neksus]

Any chance on posting what games they were and the TIVs? :D

[vindollar]

PS3 NHL08 TIV at BBV is now $10

[tigerhawk33]

Hello. My turn to contribute. Here are some games that I either asked about or traded in at EB Games. Sorry in advance for not remembering some of the tivs.

Wii
Jumper $5
Dewey's Adventure $3
Barnyard $2? I think
Tamagotchi Party On! $6
Star Trek Conquest $10
The Simpsons >$8
Ninja Reflex $8
Alien Syndrome $8
Geometry Wars: Galaxies $4
Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix $10 I think

Xbox360
Fatal Inertia $8
Blue Dragon $6

PS3
Madden 07 $3 I think
Madden 08 $7 I think
Soul Calibur IV $35

[neksus]

Thanks! Also, thanks Eclipse09 for checking up on some outdated values - I'm hoping by highlighting the ones that are getting old we can get some people to do exactly what you did!

[belowzeros]

It's crazy how Uncharted is still so hard to find new or used at a decent price. Never seen one in any of the Rogers 2/$40 bins either...


+1 I was thinking the exact same thing :D ... and I've seen alot of rogers 2/40 bins >.>


I love the website. What a nightmare to keep updated tho in the long term. I need to get a cell with html access now...my ipod touch doesn't always cut it =p I can see the droves of rfders at their video store on cellies now standing in front of the displays lol

Maybe you could add a search box to your page if you find the feature useful, I was looking for a search feature myself :)

[kashwashwa]

Yesterday traded in Wario Ware: Smooth Moves (Wii) - $21

Put it towards Viva Pinata 2 and it came to only $20 for it - nice deal...

[dbdudley]

Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz is $4.99 used now. As of Sept. 2.

[freakx2001]

Asked a girl at Billings Bridge (Ottawa) to check the TIV on Dirt for 360 yesterday, while she didn't tell me the price, because I didn't have the game with me, she did confirm that the game did still qualify for the trade 3 deals... interesting...

According to the list, Dirt was down to $6 TIV...

EDIT: Nevermind... checked and it looks like DIRT has a TIV of $18... must have read it wrong the other day.. ha!

[dtrader69]

+1 I was thinking the exact same thing :D ... and I've seen alot of rogers 2/40 bins >.>


I love the website. What a nightmare to keep updated tho in the long term. I need to get a cell with html access now...my ipod touch doesn't always cut it =p I can see the droves of rfders at their video store on cellies now standing in front of the displays lol

Maybe you could add a search box to your page if you find the feature useful, I was looking for a search feature myself :)

good luck finding them now...rogers dont really carry many copies of that game unlike GTA, MGS, and Soul C.

[dbdudley]

Asked a girl at Billings Bridge (Ottawa) to check the TIV on Dirt for 360 yesterday, while she didn't tell me the price, because I didn't have the game with me, she did confirm that the game did still qualify for the trade 3 deals... interesting...

According to the list, Dirt was down to $6 TIV...

EDIT: Nevermind... checked and it looks like DIRT has a TIV of $18... must have read it wrong the other day.. ha!

No, I'm pretty sure I saw it at $6 the other day too...

[freakx2001]

No, I'm pretty sure I saw it at $6 the other day too...

Thanks! .. at least now I know I'm not going crazy!

[neksus]

I love the website. What a nightmare to keep updated tho in the long term.

How so?

Maybe you could add a search box to your page if you find the feature useful, I was looking for a search feature myself :)

Search is already done, actually - still trying to think of an overall design for the site as this is just temporary.

[Captain Snazzypants]

No, I'm pretty sure I saw it at $6 the other day too...

I traded in my copy of Dirt (360) last Saturday and it qualified for T3G1F. Not sure about now, but at least as of the 30th it was OK...

[neksus]

I traded in my copy of Dirt (360) last Saturday and it qualified for T3G1F. Not sure about now, but at least as of the 30th it was OK...

Hmm I wonder if somebody didn't post the wrong info...it was 18 for 3 months before that $6 drop and instantly went back up to $18...weird

[ceraf]

Guitar hero II for ps2 is $14 at EB and $12 at BBV today.

[ApolloCreed]

Just Cause (360) $7 TIV at EB today.
I figured once I picked up Mercenaries 2 there was just no need to hold on to it any longer.

[crawdaddy]

Just want to let everyone know that, as of today, the following still work for Trade 3 @ EB (all for Wii, all prices are for used games):

Madden 07 ($4.99 @ BBV)
Madden 08 (scanned at $4.99 @ BBV - marked at $7.99)
FIFA 08 (scanned at $9.99 @ BBV - marked at $14.99)
Bee Movie ($9.99 @ BBV)
Simpsons Game ($14.99 @ BBV)

Hope this helps someone - thanks for the great thread, OP!

[Captain Snazzypants]

Just want to let everyone know that, as of today, the following still work for Trade 3 @ EB (all for Wii):

Madden 07 ($4.99 @ BBV)
Madden 08 (scanned at $4.99 @ BBV - marked at $7.99)
FIFA 08 (scanned at $9.99 @ BBV - marked at $14.99)
Bee Movie ($9.99 @ BBV)
Simpsons Game ($14.99 @ BBV)


Were those new or used prices at BBV?

[rockstarvan]

is it likely that the tiv will change in the next 2weeks? i really want to do a
trade in 3 towards infinite undiscovery...got about 9 games they all qualify
for trade in 3...hope they stay at the same tiv for 2 weeks more....

[Haz]

is it likely that the tiv will change in the next 2weeks? i really want to do a
trade in 3 towards infinite undiscovery...got about 9 games they all qualify
for trade in 3...hope they stay at the same tiv for 2 weeks more....TIVs can change on a daily basis. Why don't you trade them in now and prebook Infinate Undiscovery? This weekend should be trade 3 for any game.

[rockstarvan]

hey Haz, is it this weekend? i thought that's for the weekend of sept 20th?
infinate undiscovery has been released already, can i still prebook it?
i wonder if i can get a DS now with 6 games, then bring the DS back to them
to exchange for something else..this way i won't be affected by change in tiv..
any thoughts?

[Haz]

hey Haz, is it this weekend? i thought that's for the weekend of sept 20th?
infinate undiscovery has been released already, can i still prebook it?
i wonder if i can get a DS now with 6 games, then bring the DS back to them
to exchange for something else..this way i won't be affected by change in tiv..
any thoughts?My mistake, it is the weekend of the 19th to 21st (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7364274&highlight=weekend#post7364274). You could just prebook whatever else that's coming up on next Tuesday and exchange it for Infinite Undiscovery. I suggest checking out Oakridge. I've never had problems doing a trade 3 for any prebooks anytime and usually, you can still do the trade in within 2 weeks of the title's release.

[Captain Snazzypants]

If you steer clear of the rookie staff, most EBs will allow you to order any title in their upcoming records, or for titles recently released (not just within 1 week). I did the T3G1F for Buzz (PS3) which wasn't noted anywhere, but the guy just shrugged and said "I'll do that for you".

I also got a copy of MGS4 about 6 weeks after its release because they had mounds of them that hadn't moved yet. Never hurts to ask...just ask the right person :twisted:

[rockstarvan]

has anyone been put on the blacklist for trade in too many games or duplicates? I have about 3 copies of cosmic family (got them from zeller's for $10 a copy) and 2 copies of madden 08 for wii..and I traded in
6 games 2 days ago for a DS, that was on my wife's account though..
anyway my question is, should I worry about being put on the list?

[Stetson717]

has anyone been put on the blacklist for trade in too many games or duplicates? I have about 3 copies of cosmic family (got them from zeller's for $10 a copy) and 2 copies of madden 08 for wii..and I traded in
6 games 2 days ago for a DS, that was on my wife's account though..
anyway my question is, should I worry about being put on the list?


No, not really. I think i've traded about 8-10 copies of Turning Point for PS3 between 3 stores during the trade more get more promo in July. I think I also traded in about 5-8 copies of Turning Point for 360. I did a trade last week and there was no blacklist on my account.

[rockstarvan]

just traded in tiger woods 07, madden 08, and cosmic family for star wars
force unleashed ps3

[heregoes]

Alien Syndrome $8 TIV EB Wii
Madden 07 $8 TIV EB Wii

[trackercowe]

I traded in the following on Tuesday for two copies on NHL 09:
Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix (Wii)
Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix (360)
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (360)
Nights Journey of Dreams (Wii)

I recommend trading Harry Potter for the 360 now, as it has been teetering right on $8 for awhile now. I got it for $5 at the Rogers BOGO sale, so pretty much $20 for NHL 09 (quite a steal).

[crawdaddy]

Were those new or used prices at BBV?

Sorry, forgot to mention - those were all used prices.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Stopped by a BBV on the way home today and got a few titles for trades. Was amazed to see the prices all over the map there. Used games marked higher than new ones, the same used titles with 2-3 different price points.

I picked up Rainbox Six Vegas 2 for 360 for $9.99 and saw it marked elsewhere at $49.99. I ended up trading it back to another BBV for $22 to be used later.

P.S. Fatal Inertia for 360 still qualifies, as does Unreal Tournament III for PS3 (both barely at $8!). And God of War for PSP has an astounding TIV of $22 at EB :eek: (and just $3 at BBV...)

What a crazy business...

[mestman]

Went to fairview and STC to trade in 2 + 9.99 for madden but both told me that the promotion ended on the day the game was released. Anyone know where I can still get the 2 games (>$8 TIV) + 9.99 for madden?

[grappos13]

u cant do it for madden... do the 2 + 9.99 for NHL soon (game comes out on tuesday).. then go pick up the game.. then return it for credit or just exchange it for madden.. might get suspicious if u do it right then.. just do it the next day or something..

[belowzeros]

good luck finding them now...rogers dont really carry many copies of that game unlike GTA, MGS, and Soul C.



yes I understand but I'm still hopeful :) I did find Rachet and Clank this past weekend so anything can happen =p

I really kick myself for not asking for it the time i fell upon a manager who said he'd pull whatever I wanted if he could. I wasn't greedy and just took one set of 2/40 I dunno what I was thinking...I think I was dizzy just from the fact he offered lol

[belowzeros]

I picked up Rainbox Six Vegas 2 for 360 for $9.99 and saw it marked elsewhere at $49.99. I ended up trading it back to another BBV for $22 to be used later.



whut holy moly, but that's a pricing error for sure, grats 2u :)

[mahjongmaniac]

infinate undiscovery has been released already, can i still prebook it?

if game is out already, there's nothing to "pre-order".

however, if it's on the list of T3GIF, you can still do T3GIF w/i a wk of it's release date

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I've never had problems doing a trade 3 for any prebooks anytime and usually, you can still do the trade in within 2 weeks of the title's release.

is it really 2 wks? thought it was just 1....

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I recommend trading Harry Potter for the 360 now, as it has been teetering right on $8 for awhile now.

and so has Alien Syndrome (Wii) :P

[Haz]

is it really 2 wks? thought it was just 1....I was told 2 by one store a long time ago but I've never tried so the rep could have been wrong.

[chdude3]

is it really 2 wks? thought it was just 1....Officially, is IS only one, although a clerk can override that. I was away on vacation and after I got back it was the 8th day after Too Human had released, and the hardass clerk wouldn't let me Trade 3 for it. Oh well.

GH Aero for 360 is down to $22 at both BBV and EB.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I was away on vacation and after I got back it was the 8th day after Too Human had released, and the hardass clerk wouldn't let me Trade 3 for it. Oh well.

From the reviews it has been getting, it sounds like they did you a favour :twisted:

[Captain Snazzypants]

whut holy moly, but that's a pricing error for sure, grats 2u :)

Yeah, the whole freakin store was one big pricing error. Never seen so much disorganization before - I wonder how they stay in business sometimes...

[shanomac317]

Apparently in Winnipeg, EBs are legally not allowed to do trade in 3 promos, and if you trade in for credit, you must use it immediately (as in you cannot put it on a gift card). this started Tuesday due to some new by-laws or something.

Bunk.

[HBTRLac]

Scarface for Wii is down to 4 dollars

Legends of Wrestling for PS2 is 6 dollars

[parapudaw]

Apparently in Winnipeg, EBs are legally not allowed to do trade in 3 promos, and if you trade in for credit, you must use it immediately (as in you cannot put it on a gift card). this started Tuesday due to some new by-laws or something.

Bunk.

That sucks! :evil:

[ceraf]

i have a bunch of old games that i don't play anymore and are less than $8 tiv....should i just get store credit, or post on the bst forums?

[TheGamer2400]

Traded a bunch of stuff yesterday:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Collector's Edition (PS3) - $13
Bully: Scholarship Edition (360) - $11
NBA 2K8 (360) - $11
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (360) - $8
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360) - $22
The Bourne Conspiracy (360) - $35....I was surprised about that one!
PS3 Sixaxis Controller - $20
Wii Nunchuck - $10

I did a stupid thing and put all the credit on an Edge card. After calculating things at home, it would have been better if I used 3 of those lowest TIV games towards Rock Band 2 or something and get it for free. I would still have some credit leftover for a game and a half.

Does anybody know if I can go back and change it?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Wow - this was a surprise. I found two copies of Fatal Inertia (360) in the $9.99 BOGO bin at RV and picked them up (there was nothing else any good). Turns out Fatal Inertia qualifies for T3G1F, so it was nice filler for two of my older games I had all ready for a trade-in at EB.

I stopped by BBV to see what they would give me for a few of my older titles and asked about Fatal Inertia - jaw hit the floor when they said it was a $20 TIV. $5 at RV and $20 down the road.

As luck would have it, they had Madden 07 (Wii) and Tiger 07 (360) for $4.99 each so I picked them up to go with another old game I have at home. Was able to get the Socom with bluetooth bundle based on that.

$10 spent at RV plus a few old games at home and I got Socom and Resistance 2 out of it and still have $10 credit at BBV.

THAT's the way to start the weekend...hope everyone else gets as lucky :)

[Captain Snazzypants]

i have a bunch of old games that i don't play anymore and are less than $8 tiv....should i just get store credit, or post on the bst forums?

You can always try eBay or your local Craigslist or Used<nameofcity>.com. I have gotten lucky and sold some old titles for way more than the current TIV at the local stores. But it sometimes goes the other way, too... :|

[anton204]

Apparently in Winnipeg, EBs are legally not allowed to do trade in 3 promos, and if you trade in for credit, you must use it immediately (as in you cannot put it on a gift card). this started Tuesday due to some new by-laws or something.

Bunk.

You can still go out and trade in Selkirk, MB. Its not too far out of Winnipeg just 10 mins down Main street (depending on which part of the city you are in).

I don't think its worth it for T3G1 pre-orders only worth the trip of the have that trade more for more event again, well depends.

Good thing I did a lot of T3G1 promos prior to the new by-law. :D

[mahjongmaniac]

Officially, is IS only one, although a clerk can override that. I was away on vacation and after I got back it was the 8th day after Too Human had released, and the hardass clerk wouldn't let me Trade 3 for it. Oh well.


thx for clearing that up

as for that hard@$$ clerk, well... they're just following policy...

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i have a bunch of old games that i don't play anymore and are less than $8 tiv....should i just get store credit, or post on the bst forums?

if the games have b/t $3-7 TIV, it may be worthwhile to wait for their TMGM event and get (up to) an extra $5/game if you have 10+ games
however, that said, EBG just recently had TMGM in July... so it may be a while before they have it again, and your games may be subject to TIV decreasing

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Does anybody know if I can go back and change it?

once the trade transaction is complete, i think it's hard to reverse (just like at BBV)

i think you'd have to talk to store MOD to be able to do anything...

[rockstarvan]

traded in these titles this morning:
cosmic family
madden 07
madden 08
battlion wars
star trek conquest
godfather black hand edition

for silent hill and far cry 2..will go back 'n switch for other titles on the 20th :)

[Stetson717]

I was once able to "change" a trade. During the trade more get more promo, I had 11 games but there was 1 i was hesitant to trade in. The guy told me all 10 qualified and I would get a $5 dollar bump on them. I walked out and when I got home I noticed only 9 got a bump and the bump was only $4. So I went back to the store and he canceled the trade and did it over with the one game I didn't trade in the first time and kept the game that didn't qualify.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Madden 07 for Wii qualifies but not for 360 ($2)
Tiger 07 for the 360 does still qualify (but 08 doesn't)
Super Swing Golf (Wii) still qualifies as of today as well

and God of War (PSP) still the king at $22 :) (I've got more time to play it...)

[MonsieurMax]

A huge thank you to Neksus!!

The website is a huge help and a huge contribution to RFD!!! Thank you for your time and effort! :) Really appreciated!

While I do not have the real tiv value from EB, I can confirm the prices I paid at BBV for the following games... and that they work for Trade 3 Get 1 Free

Bought today at BBV (September 5th) all for the Wii:
- FIFA 08 9.99$ (used)
- Madden NFL 07 4.99$ (used)
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 7.99$ (used)
- Donkey Kong Battle Blast 9.99$ (new)
- Manhunt 2 9.99$ (new)
- SSX Blur 9.99$ (new)

I did ask about Lost Planet: Collector's Edition (the one that came in a tin metal case...) it's 2$ at EB! (Less than the normal edition of the game which is 6$ if I remember correctly what the guy said...)

[steph0105]

Guys, i would like to know, i did the trade 2 gor NHL 2K9 for Wii, but i was wondering if i rent it and dont like it, can i NOT go get it at EB and they would give me credit instead:confused:
Not realy sure if i gonna love playing with wiimote and nunchuck more than a match (dont know what are the controller option, but we know its on wii:D )
But if i dont take it i would loose the beautifull Wii cap they promise me :cry:

What to do??

[expy]

Guys, i would like to know, i did the trade 2 gor NHL 2K9 for Wii, but i was wondering if i rent it and dont like it, can i NOT go get it at EB and they would give me credit instead:confused:
Not realy sure if i gonna love playing with wiimote and nunchuck more than a match (dont know what are the controller option, but we know its on wii:D )
But if i dont take it i would loose the beautifull Wii cap they promise me :cry:

What to do??

They'll give you credit, they don't know HOW you got credited in the first place, it's not in their system.

[steph0105]

They'll give you credit, they don't know HOW you got credited in the first place, it's not in their system.

Cool, thanks Expy :)

[DuaLbiOs06]

i did traded two wii games for preordered NHL2k9 for Wii then the next day i came back to cancel preordered and switch it to new preordered Lego batman plus i still kept the free wii hat :o It's work out ! Plus im getting free batman keychains.

[Albertan]

TIV UPDATE: Soldier of Fortune: Payback is now only $2 :( Take it off the list :( :(

[belowzeros]

anyone know why tivs.ca will only print 1 page of a document for me?

[katamaris4ever]

Went to a local store in Windsor, and they had Trauma Center: New Blood for 20 bucks new aka can confirm current price. Sweet Bday present!
BTW, dunno if there are any DDR fans here, but
OMGOMGOMG THEY HAS COPIES OF DDRX AND DDR HOTTEST PARTY BUNDLES
That's right, there were three of each game, 50 and 70 dollars respectively. Gonna go get it when I have the chance.
Also, new Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution (Wii) for 10 dollars, in addition to the 8 dollars used price.

[grappos13]

traded in simpsons ps3 (14.99 used at BBV)
and
Ninja Reflex Wii (9.99 used at BBV)

both had 8+ at EB games

[Corizzle]

BTW, dunno if there are any DDR fans here, but
OMGOMGOMG THEY HAS COPIES OF DDRX AND DDR HOTTEST PARTY BUNDLES
That's right, there were three of each game, 50 and 70 dollars respectively. Gonna go get it when I have the chance.

WOW, that's not even out for another week and a half.... although I'm mostly done with PS2 DDR. Waiting for DDR Universe 3 (hopefully with an improved Quest Mode) or DDR Hottest Party 2

[ceraf]

i wonder how the switch to a /20 difficulty level rating will be for DDR-X...

[177a12k]

anyone know if the TIV for rock band for 360 is over $8?

might as well trade for rock band 2

[katamaris4ever]

anyone know if the TIV for rock band for 360 is over $8?

might as well trade for rock band 2

It should be in the double digits, but you know that RB 2 is Game only. What you should do is buy all the DLC you want from RB and then use it for RB 2.

[belowzeros]

Anyone happen to have the trade in value for

PS3 - All-Pro Football 2k8


I am pretty sure it doesn't qualify but I am interested in the actual dollar value

ty!

[expy]

It should be in the double digits, but you know that RB 2 is Game only. What you should do is buy all the DLC you want from RB and then use it for RB 2.

Apparently they'll let RB1 owners import ALL songs to RB2.

[Corizzle]

It should be in the double digits, but you know that RB 2 is Game only. What you should do is buy all the DLC you want from RB and then use it for RB 2.

RB 2 will be available in game only and a full band kit.

Rock Band songs can be imported into Rock Band 2 so you don't have to swap to the original disk to play the songs but you need the disk when you actually download and import them. It will cost $5, take up ~1.6 GB and 3 songs are excluded (Black Sabbath - Paranoid, Metallica - Enter Sandman & Aerosmith - Train Kept A Rollin'). Might be a reason to keep Rock Band until RB2 comes out.

[grappos13]

Anyone happen to have the trade in value for

PS3 - All-Pro Football 2k8


I am pretty sure it doesn't qualify but I am interested in the actual dollar value

ty!

considering i got it brand new for 6.99 from bestbuy (with a price match) and i saw it today at EB for 9.99 brand new... i doubt they will even give u more than 2 dollars.. if that.. cuz if its 9.99 new then used it will be 4.99.. good luck :)

[belowzeros]

considering i got it brand new for 6.99 from bestbuy (with a price match) and i saw it today at EB for 9.99 brand new... i doubt they will even give u more than 2 dollars.. if that.. cuz if its 9.99 new then used it will be 4.99.. good luck :)


ah yea ok, thanks for the info I appreciate it.

[Swipetek]

I need to get the Soldiers of Fortune! Good game http://www.avxf.com/img13.jpghttp://www.avxf.com/img2.jpg :D

[mahjongmaniac]

I was once able to "change" a trade. During the trade more get more promo, I had 11 games but there was 1 i was hesitant to trade in. The guy told me all 10 qualified and I would get a $5 dollar bump on them. I walked out and when I got home I noticed only 9 got a bump and the bump was only $4. So I went back to the store and he canceled the trade and did it over with the one game I didn't trade in the first time and kept the game that didn't qualify.

hm... weird... i wasn't aware CSRs were able/allowed to "cancel" trade transactions themselves.
last time i had to do it (like your situation, but long time ago), they told me it was only the store MOD that could do it for me....

[belowzeros]

hm... weird... i wasn't aware CSRs were able/allowed to "cancel" trade transactions themselves.
last time i had to do it (like your situation, but long time ago), they told me it was only the store MOD that could do it for me....


I think you commented in the other EB thread where I was talking about my unsigned receipt bonus I didn't get. In my followup talks with EB HQ they told me that a transaction can be changed by employees in the store before closing, after closing it's sent to headoffice so it's done and closed.

After that a SM or DM can only make changes for you so I guess after that they are altered in the form of credits.

[Nothing_man13]

RB 2 will be available in game only and a full band kit.

Rock Band songs can be imported into Rock Band 2 so you don't have to swap to the original disk to play the songs but you need the disk when you actually download and import them. It will cost $5, take up ~1.6 GB and 3 songs are excluded (Black Sabbath - Paranoid, Metallica - Enter Sandman & Aerosmith - Train Kept A Rollin'). Might be a reason to keep Rock Band until RB2 comes out.

actually you can already export the songs to your harddrive for use in RB2; I just did it the other day. I would have gotten rid of my RB1 disc but I still have a bunch of achievements I want to get.

[coldpower27]

Information about upcoming T3G1F weekend (Sept. 19 to Sept. 21)

In the EB Games autumn pamphlet the T3G1F weekend from Friday September 19th to Sunday September 21st, your trade-ins will be able to be boost up to $69.99.

What does this mean? It means that you can get collector's editions without paying additional fees. Instead of the usual $59.99, TIVs will get boosted to $69.99.

Or you can pay the additional difference if they game cost more then 69.99..

[177a12k]

actually you can already export the songs to your harddrive for use in RB2; I just did it the other day. I would have gotten rid of my RB1 disc but I still have a bunch of achievements I want to get.

how did you do that? don't you need the rockband 2 disc?

[mdc3000]

^You don't... they added an 'Export' feature with the latest update that came out this week... it's in the options/setup type menu on the main screen - I'm holding onto my copy for achievements sake for now but will probably dump it shortly after RB2 comes out.

[neksus]

^You don't... they added an 'Export' feature with the latest update that came out this week... it's in the options/setup type menu on the main screen - I'm holding onto my copy for achievements sake for now but will probably dump it shortly after RB2 comes out.

...
everybody is going to be trading it in because of this and the tiv is going to PLUMMET. get your achs ASAP

[evozero]

some current TIVs for anyone who cares

Madden 07 wii - $12
Nights journey of dreams wii - $10
Cosmic Family wii - $11? i think

[freakx2001]

pretty sure DIRT (360) is down to $11, well thats at least what the guy told me when I traded on Friday...

[mahjongmaniac]

I think you commented in the other EB thread where I was talking about my unsigned receipt bonus I didn't get. In my followup talks with EB HQ they told me that a transaction can be changed by employees in the store before closing, after closing it's sent to headoffice so it's done and closed.

that i didn't know / was unsure of.

thx for clarifying

[belowzeros]

pretty sure DIRT (360) is down to $11, well thats at least what the guy told me when I traded on Friday...



Dirt is down to 11 definitely

Two Worlds is down to 7, it got owned

[belowzeros]

some current TIVs for anyone who cares

Madden 07 wii - $12
Nights journey of dreams wii - $10
Cosmic Family wii - $11? i think



If you can find Nights at BBV it's 4.99 used now along with Alien Syndrome, that's sweet.

Cosmic Family is 9.99 at Zellers


all your trade ins are right for today @ EB i saw the same

[tigerhawk33]

I went to Zellers on Saturday to try and get Cosmic Family for $9.99. It had a $19.99 sticker price, so I went to the clerk to check the real price just to make sure. It scanned in as $19.99. Location was Woodbine Centre in Etobicoke.

[belowzeros]

I went to Zellers on Saturday to try and get Cosmic Family for $9.99. It had a $19.99 sticker price, so I went to the clerk to check the real price just to make sure. It scanned in as $19.99. Location was Woodbine Centre in Etobicoke.


honestly, that's really bizarre. I bought 2 copies at different zellers today. They were stickered 19.99 but scanned at 9.99. I am not sure why you got the wrong price, I don't know their systems :( Did she read you the price or were you able to see her screen?


On a positive note (for me) I finally found enough games to get the new silver DS on the trade in promo at EB woot.

[evozero]

If you can find Nights at BBV it's 4.99 used now along with Alien Syndrome, that's sweet.

Cosmic Family is 9.99 at Zellers


all your trade ins are right for today @ EB i saw the same

I got nights for $10 and madden for $5 at BB. like you said cosmic family was $10 (which sounds like an absolute rubbish game). The EB i trade in at must be wondering why I always trade in Wii games for PS3 games, lol. I'm getting Valkiyra Chronicles, $25 for a new game is not bad at all.

[belowzeros]

I got nights for $10 and madden for $5 at BB. like you said cosmic family was $10 (which sounds like an absolute rubbish game). I traded them all in for Valkirya Chronicles. $25 for a new game is not bad at all.


Yea I noticed all the stuff we have been buying on BBV's B2G1 promo have slipped down to the 9.98 area. And then there are some gems that might be store specific at 4.98 (like madden, nights and alien). They are working hard to clear out some of the trash so it doesn't pile up like their old XBOX inventory :D

[tigerhawk33]

honestly, that's really bizarre. I bought 2 copies at different zellers today. They were stickered 19.99 but scanned at 9.99. I am not sure why you got the wrong price, I don't know their systems :( Did she read you the price or were you able to see her screen?


On a positive note (for me) I finally found enough games to get the new silver DS on the trade in promo at EB woot.

Yeah, it's ok. No biggie. I couldn't see the screen, but the guy told me it was $19.99 and I was ok with that. I just went to my local BBV and found a copy of Star Trek: Conquest(Wii), Ninja Reflex(Wii), and The Simpsons(Wii). I went to my local EB and got Resident Evil 5 for PS3. :)

[Moreirinho]

Ok so i plan on going tomorrow (Sept.8) to EB to try and cash in on the trade 2 + 10$ for NHL. Since the game releases tuesday, tomorrow would technically be the last day for the deal, would it not?

Because i don't want to get there and have a clerk tell me the deal's over :mad:

[belowzeros]

Ok so i plan on going tomorrow (Sept.8) to EB to try and cash in on the trade 2 + 10$ for NHL. Since the game releases tuesday, tomorrow would technically be the last day for the deal, would it not?

Because i don't want to get there and have a clerk tell me the deal's over :mad:


I think the offer(s) actually extends 7 days past the actual release date. It's whatever they call their "new release window" but I've done one almost a week past a launch date. You'll be fine.

[chopchop330]

Are the Wii games at Zellers still $9.99? I can't find the thread that showed the games that worked. I remember seeing Pet Dogz or something?

[ibby]

When trading in games, do the games have to be different?

[the_fm]

When trading in games, do the games have to be different?

for their promo, yes. can be same title on different console but some may not let you

[chickenwing]

Sorry everyone, I've been too busy to update the OP.

I think we may have reached the point where neksus updates tivs.ca more regularly than I can update the OP.

At this point, I think maybe I should simply link to tivs.ca in the OP and forget about the gif image. I'll still be able to update the promotions information and maybe add an FAQ section with the questions and answers in this thread (ex. How do I remove price stickers? and Can I trade duplicate titles?)

Opinions?

[chopchop330]

Its the first time for me that the site worked, it is good but the only downside is that it doesn't have any filtering option like the wiki. It might be a little more difficult to sort the date but its not like we can't figure it out ouselves :p

[mahjongmaniac]

Yea I noticed all the stuff we have been buying on BBV's B2G1 promo have slipped down to the 9.98 area. And then there are some gems that might be store specific at 4.98 (like madden, nights and alien). They are working hard to clear out some of the trash so it doesn't pile up like their old XBOX inventory :D

actually, ^those $5 games should be nationwide pricing

I think the offer(s) actually extends 7 days past the actual release date. It's whatever they call their "new release window" but I've done one almost a week past a launch date. You'll be fine.

it really depends on CSR's knowledge of how their promos work.
i know in the past i've been told "if game is already out, you can't do T3GIF"

but yes, if they know what they're doing, 1wk after street date is the norm

[winson82]

Haven't gone to BBV for a few months now but looks like they finally got rid of the minimum TIV for next gen consoles as well as lowing their TIV's by quite a bit. So instead of getting X amount minimum for even the shittiest game they are laying it down now. Also unlike even a few months ago when I went crazy trading at BBV don't really expect getting like $12-$18 for crappy games anymore. Ah wells I benefited from them a ton already.

TIV's as of yesterday Sept 7, 2008

Metal Gear Solid (PS3) - $22
Resistance Fall Of Man (PS3) - $8
Resident Evil (WII) - $4
Ghost Squad (WII) - $5
Tenchu Z (360) - $1 LOL
Call Of Duty (360) - $25

side note: Nighty Nine Knights for the 360 they will not take in.

[TheGamer2400]

Rock Band songs can be imported into Rock Band 2 so you don't have to swap to the original disk to play the songs but you need the disk when you actually download and import them. It will cost $5, take up ~1.6 GB and 3 songs are excluded (Black Sabbath - Paranoid, Metallica - Enter Sandman & Aerosmith - Train Kept A Rollin'). Might be a reason to keep Rock Band until RB2 comes out.

Actually, the last track that's not exportable is Iron Maiden "Run To The Hills" not Aerosmith.

I've already transferred the tracks over to the hard drive and deleted the crappy songs that I didn't want like Mississipi Queen, etc.

I really can't wait for Rock Band 2!!! Does anybody know how much Rock Band trades for now? I expect a major TIV drop because of the export feature.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Thanks to whomever's updating the wiki, but I think I'm going to retire it since neksus's site is much better.

[belowzeros]

actually, ^those $5 games should be nationwide pricing

no wai! if I had only known :) My receipt probably got overridden on the sly on Madden. I think I paid 7.98 or 9.98 but def not 9.98.



it really depends on CSR's knowledge of how their promos work.
i know in the past i've been told "if game is already out, you can't do T3GIF"

but yes, if they know what they're doing, 1wk after street date is the norm


Man I've run into some hard ass EB store level emps lately. I think I am going to change stores actually. I found a store I like with this hot little mama who let me trade 3 for Gears of War 2. It's one of those deals where they book it off the main list like that promo coming up on the 21st but otherwise I've had no luck trying to book it on the 3for1. She was awesome and probably earned my future biz :)

[belowzeros]

Thanks to whomever's updating the wiki, but I think I'm going to retire it since neksus's site is much better.



yw :) I like the new site too but I'm having a hella hard time printing a second page on his website for some reason I dunno why and I tried everything.

[belowzeros]

yw :) I like the new site too but I'm having a hella hard time printing a second page on his website for some reason I dunno why and I tried everything.



Haven't gone to BBV for a few months now but looks like they finally got rid of the minimum TIV for next gen consoles as well as lowing their TIV's by quite a bit. So instead of getting X amount minimum for even the shittiest game they are laying it down now.


yea things have been kinda tight for a few months at both eb and bbv. I think quite a few agressive promos by both of them dropped their price points down through the floor. More than likely there are a lot more people trading now too with the market penetration their advertising gets. It's going to be rough for all of them once FS and whomever else tries this market.

Although EB is still much looser with newer AAA titles that still sell. Different clientele keep them busier than BBV I think. Recently I've favoured trading into EB for higher values and no tax edge moola. Love that.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Holy Crap - 100 pages and still going!

I think things are going to heat up shortly when all the Fall titles start to roll in. There will be a lot of trading going on which will hopefully bump down the prices of BBV's older used stock as they make space - hopefully they will still qualify at EB...

A few updates for the list:

Still qualifying for T3G1F as of today:

NBA 07 (PS3)
Cosmic Family (Wii)
SSX Blur (Wii)
Alien Syndrome (Wii)


NOT qualifying are:

Madden 07 (PS3)
Tiger 07 (PS3) $7...
Geometry Wars (Wii)

[dtrader69]

yea things have been kinda tight for a few months at both eb and bbv. I think quite a few agressive promos by both of them dropped their price points down through the floor. More than likely there are a lot more people trading now too with the market penetration their advertising gets. It's going to be rough for all of them once FS and whomever else tries this market.

Although EB is still much looser with newer AAA titles that still sell. Different clientele keep them busier than BBV I think. Recently I've favoured trading into EB for higher values and no tax edge moola. Love that.

aka RFD effect...

[Anarchy]

Thanks to whomever's updating the wiki, but I think I'm going to retire it since neksus's site is much better.

What site is this?
I can't find it in this thread.

[Corizzle]

Actually, the last track that's not exportable is Iron Maiden "Run To The Hills" not Aerosmith.

I've already transferred the tracks over to the hard drive and deleted the crappy songs that I didn't want like Mississipi Queen, etc.

I really can't wait for Rock Band 2!!! Does anybody know how much Rock Band trades for now? I expect a major TIV drop because of the export feature.

Yeah sorry, I was going by memory and got it mostly mixed up. I remembered the first 2 and assumed the 3rd was Aerosmith considering they are supposed to be exclusive to Guitar Hero for the time being, it just have been in the original contract that they could do this though.

[TheGamer2400]

A few updates for the list:

Still qualifying for T3G1F as of today:

NBA 07 (PS3)

Wow, Sony's NBA 07 still trades for $8?! Are you sure it isn't 08?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Wow, Sony's NBA 07 still trades for $8?! Are you sure it isn't 08?

I know, it's crazy. Most of the 08 titles no longer qualify while some of the 07 ones still do. I had almost given up on ever getting rid of that dog!

Tiger 07 is great, though, so there is some sense to it (not much though...)

[neksus]

Resident Evil (WII) - $4 Umbrella Chronicles or 4: Wii Edition?
Call Of Duty (360) - $25 2 3 or 4?

Notes in bold :)

[neksus]

I know, it's crazy. Most of the 08 titles no longer qualify while some of the 07 ones still do. I had almost given up on ever getting rid of that dog!

Tiger 07 is great, though, so there is some sense to it (not much though...)

It's weird how 07 was a better year - not only were the games generally better, they've held their values WAY more. It doesn't matter what year it is if it's for the Wii though :P

[belowzeros]

I know, it's crazy. Most of the 08 titles no longer qualify while some of the 07 ones still do. I had almost given up on ever getting rid of that dog!

Tiger 07 is great, though, so there is some sense to it (not much though...)


yea you have to realize too that heaps of people likely traded their '08 sports game for the '09 version just recently. That helped to drop the 08 values below the 07...I wonder if it's worth hanging on to 08 copies for the '10 season hehe

[the_fm]

Notes in bold :)

that would be CoD 4

[neksus]

yea you have to realize too that heaps of people likely traded their '08 sports game for the '09 version just recently. That helped to drop the 08 values below the 07...I wonder if it's worth hanging on to 08 copies for the '10 season hehe

it's definitely better than getting $3 for it now :P
that said, the 07 values have been almost consistently higher since at least June.

that would be CoD 4

I suppose CoD 2 or 3 wouldn't be $25 lol

[dtrader69]

What site is this?
I can't find it in this thread.

check Lone_Prodigy's signature

[Lone_Prodigy]

Most likely RE4: Wii Edition, since UC was $15 or so a couple months back.

neksus's site is tivs.ca, I believe.

[neksus]

Most likely RE4: Wii Edition, since UC was $15 or so a couple months back.

both tivs were $11 last month =/

[the_fm]

I suppose CoD 2 or 3 wouldn't be $25 lol

yeah, that would be too good to be true. but at least, they are at worst $5 at the pawn shop :D

[Moreirinho]

Wow that makes me mad, i tried to do the Trade 2 + 10$ for nhl 09, i bought ninja reflex and F4, except i picked up F4 for the wrong console and it didn't work :mad:

[grappos13]

by f4 u mean fantastic 4? ya.. the xbox one is much cheaper to find (only 4.99) and didnt work.. sucks :(

[chopchop330]

Can anybody tell me which Wii games are still $9.99 at Zellers? I was there but saw nothing at that price.

Just a heads up to anybody interested in pre-ordering Fallout 3 CE, its $69.99 so I think doing the T3GIF during the promo weekend would work :cheesygri

[Captain Snazzypants]

Can anybody tell me which Wii games are still $9.99 at Zellers? I was there but saw nothing at that price.

Just a heads up to anybody interested in pre-ordering Fallout 3 CE, its $69.99 so I think doing the T3GIF during the promo weekend would work :cheesygri

Zellers price tags are all over the map. Grab the title you want and head over to one of the price scan machines - way faster than waiting in line at checkout (I swear they have these people hooked up to some sort of prozac IV drip - it's like time stood still for 10 minutes while 2 people in front of me were checking out the other day...)

[fudge_u]

I was trying to sell The Orange Box and Star Trek Legacy for $25 each. Star Trek was hard to sell cuz only trekkies would be interested in it, and Orange Box is tough to get good value cuz it's selling for $30 at FS and BB.

Fortunately, I was able to trade them both in at EB for the NHL 09 pre-order.

WG

[chopchop330]

Zellers price tags are all over the map. Grab the title you want and head over to one of the price scan machines - way faster than waiting in line at checkout (I swear they have these people hooked up to some sort of prozac IV drip - it's like time stood still for 10 minutes while 2 people in front of me were checking out the other day...)

The thing is a lot of the games were in the locked shelf, only a few were out on the rack. I saw Ninja Reflect with $19.99 price tag and some tags were printed more than 6 months ago :rolleyes:

I don't see those Pet Dogz or Horses games so I'm assuming they are either sold out or something.

[mahjongmaniac]

Haven't gone to BBV for a few months now but looks like they finally got rid of the minimum TIV for next gen consoles as well as lowing their TIV's by quite a bit. So instead of getting X amount minimum for even the shittiest game they are laying it down now. Also unlike even a few months ago when I went crazy trading at BBV don't really expect getting like $12-$18 for crappy games anymore. Ah wells I benefited from them a ton already.

if you're talkin' about the min. $13 TIV for next-gen games, that's been over for quite a while now...

--------


Although EB is still much looser with newer AAA titles that still sell. Different clientele keep them busier than BBV I think. Recently I've favoured trading into EB for higher values and no tax edge moola. Love that.

well, since EBG specializes in gaming, it's no doubt they normally get more biz than BBV.
i think BBV still gets most of it's profits off of rentals, as opposed to PPed games...

-----


Still qualifying for T3G1F as of today:

NBA 07 (PS3)


hm... that's interesting. funny how most '08 sports games don't work, while this does.

anyway, if anyone can find it, this has been $10 PPed at RV for a while now.

[Acid_]

I went to the BBV at near Royal Oak and Kingsway in Burnaby and there was nothing - totally picked over.

BTW:

Game Stop owns EB Games and there are similarities and differences. Here's a link to a disgruntled Ex-Game Stop employees youtube videos. Not necessarily the last word on it, but he has some interesting points:

http://www.youtube.com/user/WhistleBlowerZero

He doesn't think trade-ins are worth it, I think many of us would disagree.

[expy]

Game Stop owns EB Games and there are similarities and differences. Here's a link to a disgruntled Ex-Game Stop employees youtube videos. Not necessarily the last word on it, but he has some interesting points:

http://www.youtube.com/user/WhistleBlowerZero

He doesn't think trade-ins are worth it, I think many of us would disagree.

It's Canadian counterpart is run by a totally different management team though.

[Akuma_kumite]

Well, let me share you all a secret. My cousin is a corporate marketing manager of EB Games Canada in its management level. He is also a minor shareholder of GameStop Inc., which by the way owns all the EB Games stores across Canada and USA. So he can get huge corporate employee discount for any used and even brand new videogame consoles like PS3, Wii, and XBox 360 at cost.

EB Games/GameStop buys back a lot of used consoles for very very cheap prices from their customers across the U.S. and Canada, and then inspected and tested them all 100% B4 selling them at their warehouse to make sure all the used consoles are 100% functional. For example, a customer can trade in his used PS3 60GB into EB Games for $250 store credit (not cash), and that's the price that my cousin get to buy from EB Games directly. Then I buy some of the used and brand new consoles from him whenever EB Games have too many excessive stocks in hand.

And yes, EB Games/GameStop is a pawn shop at a corporate level. They are the capitalist corporate middleman. They like to buy out and acquire every small pawn shops across the world (they still use the same local store franchise brand name for each country though) with their large shareholders' equity from investors. They're kind of like a monopoly in the retail videogame sales and distribution industry.

[maxpowers]

Well, let me share you all a secret. My cousin is a corporate marketing manager of EB Games Canada in its management level. He is also a minor shareholder of GameStop Inc., which by the way owns all the EB Games stores across Canada and USA. So he can get huge corporate employee discount for any used and even brand new videogame consoles like PS3, Wii, and XBox 360 at cost.

EB Games/GameStop buys back a lot of used consoles for very very cheap prices from their customers across the U.S. and Canada, and then inspected and tested them all 100% B4 selling them at their warehouse to make sure all the used consoles are 100% functional. For example, a customer can trade in his used PS3 60GB into EB Games for $250 store credit (not cash), and that's the price that my cousin get to buy from EB Games directly. Then I buy some of the used and brand new consoles from him whenever EB Games have too many excessive stocks in hand.

And yes, EB Games/GameStop is a pawn shop at a corporate level. They are the capitalist corporate middleman. They like to buy out and acquire every small pawn shops across the world (they still use the same local store franchise brand name for each country though) with their large shareholders' equity from investors. They're kind of like a monopoly in the retail videogame sales and distribution industry.

You've kept your cousin a secret this whole time?:-0 :?:

[tigerhawk33]

Well, I might as well ask then... does your cousin know about all the deals posted here on RFD? :)

[TheGamer2400]

Well, let me share you all a secret. My cousin is a corporate marketing manager of EB Games Canada in its management level. He is also a minor shareholder of GameStop Inc., which by the way owns all the EB Games stores across Canada and USA. So he can get huge corporate employee discount for any used and even brand new videogame consoles like PS3, Wii, and XBox 360 at cost.

Thanks for sharing your secret. Can you hook us up with some discounts? :lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

I hope your cousin doesn't mind you sharing that secret :twisted:
It's good to hear inside information every once in a while, but how about some more tips on their marketing strategies, etc.

We know that you can benefit from this connection, so how about sharing some of the info-wealth with the rest of us 'friendly' RFDers? :twisted:

[steph0105]

I went to Zellers on Saturday to try and get Cosmic Family for $9.99. It had a $19.99 sticker price, so I went to the clerk to check the real price just to make sure. It scanned in as $19.99. Location was Woodbine Centre in Etobicoke.

Really weird, i was a nationwide price cut/clearance at 9.99$. I have buy almost what was left on the area, going for the one in Mtl thursday night:twisted: and every store was 9.99$.

2 reason i can see, she did not scan it at all, or its one of the game we recieve with a round blue or red sticker price at 19.99$ on it with all the same UPC code on the back(new UPC over the old one ON the wrapper) if its that and the game, is in a video games Bin,,,,,cannot really said what to do, since i am a HBC employes, but,,,,,,,,, they must be a way she can scan the one under, if you know what i mean ;)

[steph0105]

Zellers price tags are all over the map. Grab the title you want and head over to one of the price scan machines - way faster than waiting in line at checkout (I swear they have these people hooked up to some sort of prozac IV drip - it's like time stood still for 10 minutes while 2 people in front of me were checking out the other day...)


Cosmic Familly Wii
Enchanted Arms PS3

[winson82]

if you're talkin' about the min. $13 TIV for next-gen games, that's been over for quite a while now...



I was referring to the $8 minimum TIV they had for next gen console games. The $13 ended at the end of 2007.

[tigerhawk33]

Really weird, i was a nationwide price cut/clearance at 9.99$. I have buy almost what was left on the area, going for the one in Mtl thursday night:twisted: and every store was 9.99$.

2 reason i can see, she did not scan it at all, or its one of the game we recieve with a round blue or red sticker price at 19.99$ on it with all the same UPC code on the back(new UPC over the old one ON the wrapper) if its that and the game, is in a video games Bin,,,,,cannot really said what to do, since i am a HBC employes, but,,,,,,,,, they must be a way she can scan the one under, if you know what i mean ;)

Hi Steph and thx for the info. Yeah, I don't know what's up with that. I talked with another RFDer and he said the same thing. It's Cosmic Family with the blue sticker saying $19.99. I could've told the clerk to scan the bar code underneath the one over it, but it would mean to rip off the top bar code off, and I don't think that would be allowed in my case unless I could find a way to explain to them about the price error.

Oh well. Maybe Zellers is region specific? I don't know. Maybe I'll drop in again when there's a different clerk that I know more better. Maybe he'll have a suggestion about the code. Do you think that my Zellers just hasn't updated their list? Or should I tell them to ask head office? Any suggestions? Thx in advance. :)

[steph0105]

On my lunch brake i have go to EBGames to take my Wii NHL 2K9 and Hat:lol: and just for the fun of it a i ask him what was the TIV and it 15$ :mad:

[The drew]

On my lunch brake i have go to EBGames to take my Wii NHL 2K9 and Hat:lol: and just for the fun of it a i ask him what was the TIV and it 15$ :mad:

15$ TIV for a New release is the lowest I've ever seen.

[TheGamer2400]

On my lunch brake i have go to EBGames to take my Wii NHL 2K9 and Hat:lol: and just for the fun of it a i ask him what was the TIV and it 15$ :mad:

For NHL 2K9 Wii? Wow, that's a lowball TIV for a new release. If it was Mario hockey or something, it'll fetch way more.

[neksus]

Mario hockey would be sweet!

[Captain Snazzypants]

BBV was only giving $36 for NHL 09 on launch day - I was surprised about that since they often have $42 for a while. Even the craptacular Alone in the Dark was fetching $42 for quite a while...

[Metninja]

TIVs are always a bit less for sports games.

[Captain Snazzypants]

TIVs are always a bit less for sports games.

Yeah, that makes sense. Most of them are these annual releases, but fortunately the 09 Series have been rock solid so far (possible exception with Madden given some issues it's had)

[grappos13]

i pre-ordered both madden and tiger woods.. just got them both and switched it for other games.. dont think id really play madden all that much.. and the tiger woods demo didnt impress me much either.. and id rather play some real golf :D

picking up my nhl 09 tonite.. have nba live and fifa 09 both on pre-order as well..

[Captain Snazzypants]

i pre-ordered both madden and tiger woods.. just got them both and switched it for other games.. dont think id really play madden all that much.. and the tiger woods demo didnt impress me much either.. and id rather play some real golf :D

picking up my nhl 09 tonite.. have nba live and fifa 09 both on pre-order as well..

Shame, I had the same feeling about the Tiger 09 demo but the final product is WAY better, and is getting rave reviews. You can get it in the 2/40 bin within a month or so at RV...

[grappos13]

heh ya.. maybe i shoulda kept my tiger woods :(

oh well..

[rinse]

Tiger Woods 09 is great; and if you based your decision on the demo, then I would cancel your NBA Live 09 pre-order because the demo was a hunk of crap. Better off switching it for NBA2k9 when the time comes.

[maxpowers]

BBV was only giving $36 for NHL 09 on launch day - I was surprised about that since they often have $42 for a while. Even the craptacular Alone in the Dark was fetching $42 for quite a while...

Same with Merceneries 2. Traded it the same week as I got it and TIV @ BBV is only $36. Looks like it's the max TIV you could get for a game there now.

[katamaris4ever]

Mario hockey would be sweet!

See: Mario Party 5 Extra Minigames

[Haz]

See: Mario Party 5 Extra MinigamesYou mean this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YkVvujZeEg)

[belowzeros]

15$ TIV for a New release is the lowest I've ever seen.


i think too human could challenge that lowball :cheesygri


it's already fallen off the top10 games sold for the week after the first week >.>


I was talking with a girl I know at EB, nothing looks to have changed on the TIVs list for $8 mins so far this week. I checked about 20 of the usual titles. Keep hurry up and shoppin' :)

[neksus]

i think too human could challenge that lowball :cheesygri


it's already fallen off the top10 games sold for the week after the first week >.>


I was talking with a girl I know at EB, nothing looks to have changed on the TIVs list for $8 mins so far this week. I checked about 20 of the usual titles. Keep hurry up and shoppin' :)

any chance you could post which titles you checked? :)

[chopchop330]

any chance you could post which titles you checked? :)

Yeah I need two more games along with my FIFA 08 to do a trade in. My local BBV has nothing good.

[kashwashwa]

Spiderman 3 (Wii) - $5 TIV at EBGames as of today

[booyahchild01]

Thanks for the list OP! It was really helpful. You've done a great job! I was able to go to BBV (with printed list in hand) at Bramalea City Centre and I picked up:

- Madden 07 (Wii): $4.99
- HP: OOTP (X360): $7.99
- Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (X360): $9.99 (It said it was used, but when the lady took it out of the plastic shell, it was brand new!)

All 3 worked for EB trade in. I didn't get a receipt of the TIVs but I know that I just got Star Wars TFU for ~$25 :cheesygri

[cdnsir]

EBG TIV Today

PS3
- Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 : $25
- Rachet & Clank : $20
- Battlefield Bad Company : $35

[Captain Snazzypants]

As of today these qualified and landed me an NHL 09 via T2G1F + $9.99:

NBA 07 (PS3)
UT3 (PS3)

[Captain Snazzypants]

All 3 worked for EB trade in. I didn't get a receipt of the TIVs but I know that I just got Star Wars TFU for ~$25 :cheesygri

Hold on to that receipt b/c you can trade it back within 7 days of pickup if you don't like it for full credit value which you could use to pre-order another AAA title coming or just released within the week.

And the reviews so far haven't been too positive...

[booyahchild01]

Hold on to that receipt b/c you can trade it back within 7 days of pickup if you don't like it for full credit value which you could use to pre-order another AAA title coming or just released within the week.

And the reviews so far haven't been too positive...

I heard that too, but I liked the demo so I'm hoping that it will turn out to be good. I'll keep that in mind though. Thanks.

[Phantom]

Some TIVs as of today (September 10):

Simpsons (Xbox 360) - $8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Xbox 360) - $8
Elebits (Wii) - $9
FEAR (Xbox 360) - $8
Burnout Revenge (Xbox 360) - $7
Rock Band (Xbox 360) - $22

[belowzeros]

And the reviews so far haven't been too positive...


they aren't THAT bad...the only one that I have seen that actually knows what he's talking about is that dude from gamespot who got all versions of the title. People don't seem to like that it's too arcadey but they've only played the demo. Or the fact that the lightsaber is like a red glowing machete...well I've give them that but you have to draw the line somewhere I guess :) I liked the demo I hope the game is good :lol:

[belowzeros]

any chance you could post which titles you checked? :)


Still $8-13, mostly 8-10

Cosmic Family Wii
The Bigs Wii
Nights Wii
Alien Syndrome Wii
Madden 07 Wii
Sims2: Pets Wii
Star Trek Conquest Wii
Elebit Wii
NBA 07 PS3
NBA Street Homecourt PS3
Enchanted Arms PS3
Tony Hawk: Proving Grounds x360
The Club x360
The Simpsons x360
Overlord x360
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition (Platinum Hits) x360
Tiger Woods 07 x360
Dirt x360
Harry Potter Phoenix x360

Might have been one or two more but that's all I can remember, sorry =/

[neksus]

Still $8-13, mostly 8-10

Cosmic Family Wii
The Bigs Wii
Nights Wii
Alien Syndrome Wii
Madden 07 Wii
Sims2: Pets Wii
Star Trek Conquest Wii
Elebit Wii
NBA 07 PS3
NBA Street Homecourt PS3
Enchanted Arms PS3
Tony Hawk: Proving Grounds x360
The Club x360
The Simpsons x360
Overlord x360
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition (Platinum Hits) x360
Tiger Woods 07 x360
Dirt x360
Harry Potter Phoenix x360

Might have been one or two more but that's all I can remember, sorry =/

See now, if you had the values you would have just updated a crapload of games, some which are out of date :P
I guess they still qualify at least for those wondering.

[freakx2001]

everyone should just work together, take a few games off the list, and phone a few eb's to get the updated TIV... do that once a month.. and bam! now that would be organization!

[belowzeros]

See now, if you had the values you would have just updated a crapload of games, some which are out of date :P
I guess they still qualify at least for those wondering.

I didn't have a pen! and she was in a really good mood so a few games turned into a list and that's all I could remember with cheap retail prices to buy @ BBV :)

With the exception of Lost Planet, NBA 07 and The Simpsons which sell for 14.98 @ BBV (or NBA 9.98 at rogers) they are all 9.98 or lower - madden and alien syndrome are 4.98. So I was just looking for games that qualify for the current promo. Many are teetering on 8 like tony hawk and most of the wii games. You can also add Madden 08 Wii to that list I just remembered it. Worst case you could update the TIV value list with $8.00...better than nothing.

I saw someone updated FEAR with a price of eight dollars. I didn't realize that was still current based on the last TIV date. nice.


everyone should just work together, take a few games off the list, and phone a few eb's to get the updated TIV... do that once a month.. and bam! now that would be organization!

EB is getting really anal about giving out TIV on the phone these days. Likely RFD effect lol.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, let me share you all a secret. My cousin is a corporate marketing manager of EB Games Canada in its management level. He is also a minor shareholder of GameStop Inc., which by the way owns all the EB Games stores across Canada and USA. So he can get huge corporate employee discount for any used and even brand new videogame consoles like PS3, Wii, and XBox 360 at cost.

EB Games/GameStop buys back a lot of used consoles for very very cheap prices from their customers across the U.S. and Canada, and then inspected and tested them all 100% B4 selling them at their warehouse to make sure all the used consoles are 100% functional. For example, a customer can trade in his used PS3 60GB into EB Games for $250 store credit (not cash), and that's the price that my cousin get to buy from EB Games directly. Then I buy some of the used and brand new consoles from him whenever EB Games have too many excessive stocks in hand.


great, now that we know about your "secret", can you hook up your fellow RFDers w/ some spcl deal ? :D

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Really weird, i was a nationwide price cut/clearance at 9.99$.

i'm pretty sure it's not a clearance price. more like EDLP for a "value-priced" game.


2 reason i can see, she did not scan it at all, or its one of the game we recieve with a round blue or red sticker price at 19.99$ on it with all the same UPC code on the back(new UPC over the old one ON the wrapper) if its that and the game, is in a video games Bin,,,,,cannot really said what to do, since i am a HBC employes, but,,,,,,,,, they must be a way she can scan the one under, if you know what i mean ;)

those games are their value-priced video games priced at $20 or less (might be found in dump bins or stacked on shelves. almost all retailers that carry games have these (except for EBG i guess) and they're supposed to stick those generic UPCs over the originals, so that employees don't "accidentally" scan the code beneath it.

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I was referring to the $8 minimum TIV they had for next gen console games. The $13 ended at the end of 2007.

$8 min. ? hm... wasn't aware they had that....

[winson82]

great, now that we know about your "secret", can you hook up your fellow RFDers w/ some spcl deal ? :D

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i'm pretty sure it's not a clearance price. more like EDLP for a "value-priced" game.



those games are their value-priced video games priced at $20 or less (might be found in dump bins or stacked on shelves. almost all retailers that carry games have these (except for EBG i guess) and they're supposed to stick those generic UPCs over the originals, so that employees don't "accidentally" scan the code beneath it.

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$8 min. ? hm... wasn't aware they had that....

atleast thats what the guy at my local BBV told me. I took in a bunch of games early January since I was lazy in December and he said "oh darn you should of came last week in december cause we still had a $13 minimum on all next gen games and now it's $8". I traded in about 20 games over the next 3 months and never got anything under $8 (atleast 5 of those games were old release title type games too). So with that said I would assume the $8 minimum was in fact true. Oh wells true or not they have changed their ways now =\

[belowzeros]

Cosmic Family Wii $10
Nights Wii $10
Alien Syndrome Wii $8
Tony Hawk: Proving Grounds x360 $8
The Club x360 ($9.99used BBV) $10
The Simpsons x360 $8
Overlord x360 $11
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition (Platinum Hits) x360 $11
Tiger Woods 07 x360 $13
Dirt x360 $11
Harry Potter Phoenix x360 $8

[neksus]

thx :)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Some TIVs as of today (September 10):

Simpsons (Xbox 360) - $8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Xbox 360) - $8
Elebits (Wii) - $9
FEAR (Xbox 360) - $8
Burnout Revenge (Xbox 360) - $7
Rock Band (Xbox 360) - $22

Was that the original FEAR or FEAR Files? Thanks for the update :)

[Setz]

Best place to buy Burnout Paradise for PS3 used/new? It's 29.99 used at EBGames, and soon to be part of Greatest Hits which means 29.99 new soon.

Also, Warhawk 24.99$ used at EBGames (non-GH) and TIV is 6$.

[CFRTim]

Best place to buy Burnout Paradise for PS3 used/new? It's 29.99 used at EBGames, and soon to be part of Greatest Hits which means 29.99 new soon.
Also, Warhawk 24.99$ used at EBGames (non-GH) and TIV is 6$.

It's now $29.99 new at either FS or BB, I want it for $19.99 or less :D

[Setz]

It's now $29.99 new at either FS or BB, I want it for $19.99 or less :D

Same here. I wouldn't touch the 29.99 with a meter stick. :)

[TheGamer2400]

Some TIVs as of today (September 10):

Rock Band (Xbox 360) - $22

Wow, I hope it doesn't drop when Rock Band 2 comes out this Sunday. I plan on trading in my copy when I pick up the game.

[dbdudley]

Wow, I hope it doesn't drop when Rock Band 2 comes out this Sunday. I plan on trading in my copy when I pick up the game.

You should do it sooner than later now that they have that thing where you can transfer your old songs to the new game... I suspect everyone will be dumping the songs, then their copy of the game.

[TheGamer2400]

You should do it sooner than later now that they have that thing where you can transfer your old songs to the new game... I suspect everyone will be dumping the songs, then their copy of the game.

I already did that over the weekend. I expect the TIV to drop fast though.

[dbdudley]

I already did that over the weekend. I expect the TIV to drop fast though.

That's what I meant - everyone will be trying to trade it in at once, so I'm sure it will plummet. What I was saying is trade it before Sunday if you can.

[Akuma_kumite]

Thanks for sharing your secret. Can you hook us up with some discounts? :lol:

hey, I can hook you guys up with a used LNIB PS3 60GB version for $400 which includes all the original contents and packaging, I'm serious. PM me if anyone is interested.

[flixe40]

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution for the 360 now has a $30 TIV at EB

[Phantom]

Was that the original FEAR or FEAR Files? Thanks for the update :)

It's the original FEAR for the Xbox 360 that is $8.

[heregoes]

Madden 07 Gamecube $5 TIV EB

[cdnsir]

EB TIV as of Today

Wii
Godfather - Blackhand Editsion - $11
The Sims 2 - Pets - $11

[katamaris4ever]

Wow, I hope it doesn't drop when Rock Band 2 comes out this Sunday. I plan on trading in my copy when I pick up the game.

If it does happen by chance, can anyone say 4.99?

[ceraf]

since i just recently switched over to ps3 from ps2, I may need to use a copy of Rock Band 1 just for the songs. 4.99 will definitely be of my interests. =P

[neksus]

since i just recently switched over to ps3 from ps2, I may need to use a copy of Rock Band 1 just for the songs. 4.99 will definitely be of my interests. =P

1 day rental :)

[mahjongmaniac]

atleast thats what the guy at my local BBV told me. I took in a bunch of games early January since I was lazy in December and he said "oh darn you should of came last week in december cause we still had a $13 minimum on all next gen games and now it's $8". I traded in about 20 games over the next 3 months and never got anything under $8 (atleast 5 of those games were old release title type games too). So with that said I would assume the $8 minimum was in fact true. Oh wells true or not they have changed their ways now =\

the past 1/2 yr or so i haven't really traded in old-old next-gen games, so i wasn't aware of the min. $8
plus, i can't recall any ads/banners instore.

anyhoo, it doesn't really matter now since next-gen games are as low as like $2 TIV... min. TIV no more

[ceraf]

1 day rental :)

I can't believe i didn't even think of that. Thank you!!

[Birdman]

Checked on Army of Two:PS3 yesterday and it's down to $7.

Ended up keeping it and I'll wait for a TMGM event.

For future updates is there any particular way to let the member managing the TIV site know?

[grappos13]

PM neksus maybe? :P

[neksus]

Checked on Army of Two:PS3 yesterday and it's down to $7.

Ended up keeping it and I'll wait for a TMGM event.

For future updates is there any particular way to let the member managing the TIV site know?

I definitely have been keeping track of this thread. For what it's worth, I plan on (hopefully soon - my next three weekends I have to travel for and I'm currently in school weekdays) giving modification status to a few other people. At chickenwing's discretion (or rather, people he recommended would be pretty useful) were
wilkz07
brucedlx
dbdudley
Captain Snazzypants
Jouvert
Possibly chickenwing himself if he wanted (although he might be wanting a break after keeping this strong for quite a while) and Lone_Prodigy, if they accept, that is. I would ideally like to have it sitting around 10~ to ensure that if values are posted they are reflected fairly quickly, and/or have people to moderate the site upon other members pricing suggestions.

[winson82]

the past 1/2 yr or so i haven't really traded in old-old next-gen games, so i wasn't aware of the min. $8
plus, i can't recall any ads/banners instore.

anyhoo, it doesn't really matter now since next-gen games are as low as like $2 TIV... min. TIV no more

exactly it doesn't matter anymore. Hopefully people took advantage while they could.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Confirmed a few TIVs today at EB:


Cars MaterNational (360) is still $8 (unbelievably awful game - even my little ones got bored with it)
Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (360) is $8
Fatal Inertia (360) is $8
Over G Fighter (360) is a magical $3

PES 2008 (Wii) is $11



Traded in 2 qualifying games, 'sacrificed' Over G, and used $20 off my Edge card to get NHL 09. Which reminded me how sweet the T2+$9.99 deal is while it's on...

[mahjongmaniac]

PM neksus maybe? :P

yeah... i'm not sure he'd appreciate daily influx of TIV updates flooding his PM inbox =D

[neksus]

yeah... i'm not sure he'd appreciate daily influx of TIV updates flooding his PM inbox =D

posting here should be adequate :)

[ImprezaSTi]

Has anyone run into this situation before?

I preordered NHL09 with the T3G1F. I did not intend to get this game, because I wanted something else that I couldn't get with T3G1F. So when I went to return the game, I was told I could not return it because I used the T3G1F deal to get the game. Is this true ?? This was at a different store, but the guy called the store, from which I bought the game, to verify how I paid for the game. What should I do now?

[revenge7777]

Checked a few more tiv at eb
All 360
fight night round 3-8
Gears-8
tigerwoods 07-8

[gamer602]

Has anyone run into this situation before?

I preordered NHL09 with the T3G1F. I did not intend to get this game, because I wanted something else that I couldn't get with T3G1F. So when I went to return the game, I was told I could not return it because I used the T3G1F deal to get the game. Is this true ?? This was at a different store, but the guy called the store, from which I bought the game, to verify how I paid for the game. What should I do now?

They are correct. Trade three games cannot be returned as per company policy. You can, however, try at a different store to see what happens!

[neksus]

Pick up the game, then return it with the receipt at a dif EB unopened for credit?

[chickenwing]

Well, I finally found some time to update the first post and remove the outdated list. Can anyone point out titles that should be added or removed from the T1G1F list? I'd also appreciate an update on outdated promotions I might still have up there.

[belowzeros]

They are correct. Trade three games cannot be returned as per company policy. You can, however, try at a different store to see what happens!



do they let people change their preorders after launch and before pickup? or is that along the lines of the same thing?

[mahjongmaniac]

Has anyone run into this situation before?

I preordered NHL09 with the T3G1F. I did not intend to get this game, because I wanted something else that I couldn't get with T3G1F. So when I went to return the game, I was told I could not return it because I used the T3G1F deal to get the game. Is this true ?? This was at a different store, but the guy called the store, from which I bought the game, to verify how I paid for the game. What should I do now?

return perhaps no, but did you ask for an exchange?

[Jouvert]

I preordered NHL09 with the T3G1F. I did not intend to get this game, because I wanted something else that I couldn't get with T3G1F. So when I went to return the game, I was told I could not return it because I used the T3G1F deal to get the game. Is this true ?? This was at a different store, but the guy called the store, from which I bought the game, to verify how I paid for the game. What should I do now?

I hate to tell you this but that is the official stance taken by EB Games HQ on this promo. If you get an EB staffer who goes by the book he will not allow you to return the game for full credit once he knows how you "paid" for it. Although under this promo I believe you can at least exchange NHL09 for the other T2G1F titles, i.e. Madden 09 or Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09. As a very last resort you could trade in NHL09 for $35 TIV and probably break-even.

[neksus]

I suppose it's worth noting here as well:

Trauma Center: Second Opinion $11
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: $20
Super Paper Mario $20

[Captain Snazzypants]

Not 100% sure about the TIVs but the following worked today:

Spongebob Atlantis (Wii)
Madden 07 (Wii)
Tiger 07 (Wii) $15 I believe...madness!
The Club (360) $11
Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (360) $8
Enchanted Arms (PS3) $8

[katamaris4ever]

Tiger 07 (Wii) $15 I believe...madness!


Madness? This is EB GAAAAMMMMESSS!!!
Worth noting that Grimgrigorie is 5 dollars now, as is Final Fantasy XII

[donyc]

Traded in the followings today at EBGames:

XBOX360:
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $35 TIV
Battlefield: Bad Company - $35TIV
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - $22TIV
Virtual Tennis 3 - $12 TIV (I think)

Wii:
Alien Syndrome - $8TIV
Cosmic Family - $11TIV

[expy]

EB Trade in Values:

- Madden 07 (Wii) = $11
- Bee Movie (Wii) = $13

[kwijibo]

I hate to tell you this but that is the official stance taken by EB Games HQ on this promo. If you get an EB staffer who goes by the book he will not allow you to return the game for full credit once he knows how you "paid" for it. Although under this promo I believe you can at least exchange NHL09 for the other T2G1F titles, i.e. Madden 09 or Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09. As a very last resort you could trade in NHL09 for $35 TIV and probably break-even.

Or trade it in at BBV, pick up three more games that qualify, and trade them in during the T3GIF weekend (next weekend). A bit more work, but it should get you the game you want.

[Bargain Bin]

Hey, I wanna do the Madden 09 for $9.99 deal. I have Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and really dislike it, got it for free anyways so I don't mind parting with it. I still have to find a 2nd game so I plan to go to blockbuster and get one. Should I get Madden 07 Wii for $5 used and trade it in? Does blockbuster's used games have the instruction manuals and do they write on the disc? Anyways, I am curious because I wanna buy a game from blockbuster that gets at least $8 TIV at EB for the Madden promo. I am thinking of getting Alien Syndrome, but since its borderline $8 TIV and Madden 07 is the same price and has a higher TIV, should I just get Madden 07 instead? Just wondering if Blockbuster includes the manuals with the used games because I would need it for the promo. If anyone can answer, thanks.

[the_fm]

Hey, I wanna do the Madden 09 for $9.99 deal. I have Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and really dislike it, got it for free anyways so I don't mind parting with it. I still have to find a 2nd game so I plan to go to blockbuster and get one. Should I get Madden 07 Wii for $5 used and trade it in? Does blockbuster's used games have the instruction manuals and do they write on the disc? Anyways, I am curious because I wanna buy a game from blockbuster that gets at least $8 TIV at EB for the Madden promo. I am thinking of getting Alien Syndrome, but since its borderline $8 TIV and Madden 07 is the same price and has a higher TIV, should I just get Madden 07 instead? Just wondering if Blockbuster includes the manuals with the used games because I would need it for the promo. If anyone can answer, thanks.

err, you can't do the Madden promo anymore. it's been out for weeks already

[Bargain Bin]

Yeh, but my friend called earlier today, and asked the guy if he could trade his 2 games to get Madden 09 for $9.99, and the guy said to bring in the games cause he can't check over the phone, so the deal is still on at that branch I believe.

[grappos13]

well.. maybe he meant to bring in the 2 games to see if they total 50 dollars worth of TIV lol :)

[Bargain Bin]

Anyways, it doesn't really matter since I can wait for the supposed Trade 3 Get 1 Free Weekend this week from Sep 19-21. Do you know any BBV games that are 5-8 bucks that'll get me at least $8 TIV at Ebgames? Will EBGames decrease the TIV of like Alien Syndrome or any other game during this promo? Or should I just buy Alien Syndrome, Madden 07, and PGA Tiger 07 for wii for $5 each from BBV and trade em in this weekend, or would EB decrease the value of Alien Syndrome, which is exactly $8? Anyways, I wanna know if you guys have a list of games that are 5-8 bucks at BBV that'll get me at least $8 TIV during the T3G1F weekend this week. Thank you very much.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Anyways, it doesn't really matter since I can wait for the supposed Trade 3 Get 1 Free Weekend this week from Sep 19-21. Do you know any BBV games that are 5-8 bucks that'll get me at least $8 TIV at Ebgames? Will EBGames decrease the TIV of like Alien Syndrome or any other game during this promo? Or should I just buy Alien Syndrome, Madden 07, and PGA Tiger 07 for wii for $5 each from BBV and trade em in this weekend, or would EB decrease the value of Alien Syndrome, which is exactly $8? Anyways, I wanna know if you guys have a list of games that are 5-8 bucks at BBV that'll get me at least $8 TIV during the T3G1F weekend this week. Thank you very much.

You are new, aren't you? I suggest you read through the many pages within this thread for more information, and start with the first one since it links to a website that does its best to keep track of the current TIVs between BBV and EB (as well as the prices of games at BBV where noted). Or you could just go to www.tivs.ca

If you can snag those three Wii titles for $5 you'd better do so fast because someone else will beat you to it. As for whether or not they will still qualify when the big promotion starts next week, nobody here has a crystal ball and we're all wondering the same thing... :razz:

[Bargain Bin]

Yeh I'm new, I've checked that list but alot of the prices under BBV are still not there so I'm wondering if anyone knows any games worth $5-$8 that have at least $8 TIV that don't appear on the list.

[mahjongmaniac]

Just wondering if Blockbuster includes the manuals with the used games because I would need it for the promo. If anyone can answer, thanks.

YMMV. not all PPed games are complete at BBV.
check your local BBV and you may be surprised some don't even have original cover art

if they have multiple copies of a game (ask to check even if you can't find it, just in case), you can always ask them to "swap" to get the manual.

Will EBGames decrease the TIV of like Alien Syndrome or any other game during this promo? Or should I just buy Alien Syndrome, Madden 07, and PGA Tiger 07 for wii for $5 each from BBV and trade em in this weekend, or would EB decrease the value of Alien Syndrome, which is exactly $8?

uh... we`ve no way of knowing if TIV will drop. TIV of games subject to change by the day.
just call back every once in a while to check TIVs (or i suppose you could check TIVs posted here)

[dbdudley]

As of yesterday,

The Club (360)
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (Wii) and
MySims (Wii)

all qualify for trade 3.

[Bargain Bin]

So does BBV have all their new and used games for sale in a certain section? Sorry for these questions, but I haven't been there in a long time, but I want to go after seeing these great deals I could get. In the used games section, are the manuals and game already inside or do they put them in after purchase like EB Games?

[Metamatic]

So does BBV have all their new and used games for sale in a certain section? Sorry for these questions, but I haven't been there in a long time, but I want to go after seeing these great deals I could get. In the used games section, are the manuals and game already inside or do they put them in after purchase like EB Games?

From my experiences, the manuals are already in the game cases.

[grappos13]

hi bargain bin... i personally dont think u should even bother looking for games that have TIV EB of 8+... im sure we all horded out the ones from the toronto area blockbusters.. my guess is to go to a different area and search there if ur in the area.. ie pickering, vaughan, etc.. good luck tho :)

[chickenwing]

So does BBV have all their new and used games for sale in a certain section? Sorry for these questions, but I haven't been there in a long time, but I want to go after seeing these great deals I could get. In the used games section, are the manuals and game already inside or do they put them in after purchase like EB Games?

For the most part yes. New and used games are usually placed next to each other. However, selection for regular BBV stores are usually *very* limited. If you want a larger selection, you'll need to find a store with a GameRush banner.

BBV keeps their used games and manuals inside the game case, which is then locked inside a hard plastic shell. For xbox 360 and I believe ps3 games as well, the original game case is clear enough that you can look through the top edge and be able to tell if there`s a game manual inside.

[EL-ZABER]

I just went today to EB games to check some TIV for the T3G1 but my games did not qualify.
Mass Effect is 2$, apparently Microsoft will have a massive deal on the game, instead I have sold it for BBV for 10$. I hope this will help some of you before the game TIV go for $2 everywhere.

[Bargain Bin]

Hey, this weekend (Sep 19-21) is T3G1F weekend right? This applies to any game, correct? If Alien Syndrome, Madden 07, and Tiger Woods 07 are at least $8 TIV, I can trade em in for MGS4, correct? Thanks.

[rockstarvan]

rogue galaxy for ps2 has $8 TIV, hope it doesn't go lower on friday!

[the_fm]

Hey, this weekend (Sep 19-21) is T3G1F weekend right? This applies to any game, correct? If Alien Syndrome, Madden 07, and Tiger Woods 07 are at least $8 TIV, I can trade em in for MGS4, correct? Thanks.

i believe it's for upcoming games so no, MGS4 doesn't qualify for it

[SigBro]

I have a couple of TIV's for EB to add to the Gamecube list:


The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess - $29 (Gamecube)
The Legend Of Zelda: The Windwaker - $13 (Gamecube)
Super Smash Bros: Melee - $13 (Gamecube)

These TIV's are as of today (the 14th)

[Bargain Bin]

i believe it's for upcoming games so no, MGS4 doesn't qualify for it

Alright, Thanks. What are some PS3 games that are actually going to be worth the T3G1F deal this weekend?

I have a couple of TIV's for EB to add to the Gamecube list:


The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess - $29 (Gamecube)
The Legend Of Zelda: The Windwaker - $13 (Gamecube)
Super Smash Bros: Melee - $13 (Gamecube)

These TIV's are as of today (the 14th)

Wow, Twilight Princess for Gamecube will get $29 credit. If I trade more than 1 of these, will they give me $29 credit each or will they be asses and decrease the 2nd one? Anyways, please answer this question because I might be able to get some Twilight Princess games for cheap. And these are of today? That seems great. Thanks.

[Eternia]

Alright, Thanks. What are some PS3 games that are actually going to be worth the T3G1F deal this weekend?



Wow, Twilight Princess for Gamecube will get $29 credit. If I trade more than 1 of these, will they give me $29 credit each or will they be asses and decrease the 2nd one? Anyways, please answer this question because I might be able to get some Twilight Princess games for cheap. And these are of today? That seems great. Thanks.
They might refuse to let you trade in more than 1 copy at the same time. However, if they do allow it, the TIV shouldn't decrease. Trading 2 copies of the same game would already be stretching it though and anymore would greatly increase the likelihood of them rejecting the deal.

[Bargain Bin]

They might refuse to let you trade in more than 1 copy at the same time. However, if they do allow it, the TIV shouldn't decrease.

Even if its not for a promo and just for store credit, they still might refuse a 2nd copy of the same title? But if you go on separate days, they allow you to do so?

[SigBro]

Even if its not for a promo and just for store credit, they still might refuse a 2nd copy of the same title? But if you go on separate days, they allow you to do so?

If you can get your hands on multiple copies, just trade them in different days (or different shifts of workers) and collect store credit. I know my local EB has allowed trade in of multiple copies of the same games...but it just depends on who you get working.

I traded in 2 copies of DK:BB different days and collected the credit no problem. I'm trying to build up enough credit to pay for Guitar Hero World Tour without having to pay a cent for my pre-order on launch day.

[Bargain Bin]

So when you save your credit, they don't check what games you put in? What do you have to do to save credit at EBGames? Can you only use the credit at the store you traded in your games for? I've never actually saved credit because everytime I go they offer me like $3 credit so I can trade in multiple copies of a game to accumulate credit if there are different workers/shifts etc? Also, how much credit did Donkey Kong Barrel Blast get you? Was it the $25 that it showed on tivs.ca or was it more/less? And was it $7.99 for a used copy at BBV? Thanks.

[the_fm]

you've never trade in games before didn't you? they put credits on an edge card that you can use anytime, any stores and no, they don't know what games you trade in. all they know is the amount of credits you have on the card

[Bargain Bin]

Nope, havent ever traded in because I didnt have any games with high credit. So to accumulate credits you must need an edge card? Do you have to pay for it? Thanks.

[greywolf501]

Nope, havent ever traded in because I didnt have any games with high credit. So to accumulate credits you must need an edge card? Do you have to pay for it? Thanks.
They will put the credit onto an Edge card when you trade for free, you do not have to purchase one unless you want the Edge card that has a 10% discount on used games, in which case it is $5.

[Bargain Bin]

Alright thanks. So if I am just trading to get more credits, the card is free? Alright, sounds good. So if I buy games and trade em in, I just give them the Edge card and get my credits on it? Sounds good. Is there an age minimum you have to be to get and use the Edge Card?

[neksus]

I don't think so.

They ask for ID when doing a pre-order, but only to verify who is ordering so they can successfully get it into your hands.

[Super strokey]

Hey for the new webpage does anyone know how to print it off like a pdf or a excel worksheet?

[TheGamer2400]

i believe it's for upcoming games so no, MGS4 doesn't qualify for it

It's for new releases and upcoming games. I'm not sure if it will still work though. All depends on the sales clerk.

[TheGamer2400]

Rock Band still trades for $22 as of yesterday. After exporting the tracks from there, I wasn't going to play it anymore as Rock Band 2 is far superior.

[Setz]

Anyone can confirm the price of Silent Hill 5 on launch at both BBV and EB? I preordered at EB but the receipt doesn't say the total cost of the game. Might opt for BBV if it's 59.99 vs 69.99 at EB.

Also, Burnout Paradise is finally at 24.99$ used at EB. Might want to avoid Walmart when buying Burnout Paradise as it's 39.99. Oddly enough, at Walmart Ninja Gaiden Sigma is 29.99, but at EB it's 39.99$. WTF there EB.

[the_fm]

Alright thanks. So if I am just trading to get more credits, the card is free? Alright, sounds good. So if I buy games and trade em in, I just give them the Edge card and get my credits on it? Sounds good. Is there an age minimum you have to be to get and use the Edge Card?

you need to be 18 to trade games other than that, no other requirements

[marximum]

Also, Burnout Paradise is finally at 24.99$ used at EB. Might want to avoid Walmart when buying Burnout Paradise as it's 39.99. 29.99, but at EB it's 39.99$. .

Saw this game used at BBV today for $19.99(360)

[wilkz07]

So when you save your credit, they don't check what games you put in? What do you have to do to save credit at EBGames? Can you only use the credit at the store you traded in your games for? I've never actually saved credit because everytime I go they offer me like $3 credit so I can trade in multiple copies of a game to accumulate credit if there are different workers/shifts etc? Also, how much credit did Donkey Kong Barrel Blast get you? Was it the $25 that it showed on tivs.ca or was it more/less? And was it $7.99 for a used copy at BBV? Thanks.

Get the credit placed on the Game Traders card (bbv) that way you don't have to go to the same bbv store. it also (sometimes) depends on the store for trading multiple copies. One BBV has die-hard company man who would die for the company. Another store is highschool/university kids who really don't care. Find a 'don't care clerk' and you are fine. Its not like you are doing anything wrong anyway other than 'trading in your copy and the one you got as a gift or to boost etc etc'.


Ebgames has the edge card to save credit.

** BBV tiv for Gears of War is $24 as of Sept15.

[mahjongmaniac]

BBV keeps their used games and manuals inside the game case, which is then locked inside a hard plastic shell. For xbox 360 and I believe ps3 games as well, the original game case is clear enough that you can look through the top edge and be able to tell if there`s a game manual inside.

actually, if you're ref'ing to the BBV rental cases used for PPed games (happens pretty often), the manuals usually don't fit inside the case (might have a hard time closing it).
what they usually do is slide it along w/ where the cover art paper is placed (behind it)
you can then normally tell if game comes w/ manual or not since there's a noticeable "bulge" on a closed game case.

[Captain Snazzypants]

BBV is pretty good about that where most games are not sealed and you can open the cases up to see if there is a manual included. Much better than at RV where they seal their used games and you have no idea what condition the disc is in, etc. I've noticed that the downtown BBV tend to lock the game cases - probably a reflection of their clientele...

Always get them to show you the disc before you buy. I have bought a few PPV games that were scratched beyond belief - I couldn't believe they would put them out for sale in that state. I was so pissed one time that I swapped out the original 360 case for a crappy black one they supplied with another game and returned it like that (cuz it can be very hard to trade-in a game without the original case)

[Bargain Bin]

you need to be 18 to trade games other than that, no other requirements

So there is an age requirement? I thought anyone could get the card and trade in games, but you need someone over 18 to get you the card, but thats it. Alright, thanks for the info. BTW, at EB Games near me, they still have the EA Sports 09 game promo ad up.

[dtrader69]

hey neksus, the mobile version does not show the proper result set compared to the web version.
for example, WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 shows up at 8 dollar TIV on the website, but doesn't show up at all on the mobile version...

[neksus]

hey neksus, the mobile version does not show the proper result set compared to the web version.
for example, WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 shows up at 8 dollar TIV on the website, but doesn't show up at all on the mobile version...

Only listings that are current (updated in the past 2 months) show up on the mobile version so you don't end up picking up an $8 trader that's 6 months old and now goes for $2.

If you want this changed I can make all $8> listings show, but I figured this would be better.

[Setz]

lol you can get an Edge card at any age. 10% off all used product

to trade in games, i was doing it when i was 16, which is the legal age you can do so

[mahjongmaniac]

BBV is pretty good about that where most games are not sealed and you can open the cases up to see if there is a manual included. Much better than at RV where they seal their used games and you have no idea what condition the disc is in, etc.

they seal w/ those plastic locked cases, or sometimes they just shrink wrap

not really a big prblm. just ask that you want to see disc condition before buying.
however, having said that, i wouldn't suggest going overboard, asking for many games to be opened, cuz they DO have to reshrink wrap the games (i.e. they may get annoyed)

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So there is an age requirement? I thought anyone could get the card and trade in games, but you need someone over 18 to get you the card, but thats it. Alright, thanks for the info. BTW, at EB Games near me, they still have the EA Sports 09 game promo ad up.

we might be getting confused w/ EBG/BBV here.

EBG - you need some sort of gov.'t-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.). age is not a restriction i don't believe

BBV - you need to be 18+ (i think this is the new policy, b/c i can't recall that being a req.'mt for game trading a long time ago), must sign their trade agreement

[Bargain Bin]

Yeh sorry, was talking bout EB Games. So the Edge card is free with 10% discount or you have to pay for that? So can I get one thats just free that allows me to store my credits?

[grappos13]

is this age requirement new? i remember trading games to EB when i was like 12 or 13 in the mid 90s..

[the_fm]

Yeh sorry, was talking bout EB Games. So the Edge card is free with 10% discount or you have to pay for that? So can I get one thats just free that allows me to store my credits?

to get the 10% discount on used stuff, you need to pay $5 for it. good for a year. to simply get the card, you trade in stuff


there's an age restriction. well, at least, the one where i usually go. it's either 16 or 18. if you don't meet it, an adult needs to be with you

[The drew]

to get the 10% discount on used stuff, you need to pay $5 for it. good for a year. to simply get the card, you trade in stuff


there's an age restriction. well, at least, the one where i usually go. it's either 16 or 18. if you don't meet it, an adult needs to be with you

It's 18 for sure

[Lone_Prodigy]

If it's on the list, apologies.

All used prices:

Burnout Paradise $19.99(PS3/360)
NFL Tour $4.99 (360)
Geometry Wars $9.99 (Wii)
Spyro $9.99 (Wii)

[chopchop330]

If it's on the list, apologies.

All used prices:

Burnout Paradise $19.99(PS3/360)
NFL Tour $4.99 (360)
Geometry Wars $9.99 (Wii)
Spyro $9.99 (Wii)

Did you trade any one of them in?
Nice price on Burnout Paradise!

[The drew]

If it's on the list, apologies.

All used prices:

Burnout Paradise $19.99(PS3/360)
NFL Tour $4.99 (360)
Geometry Wars $9.99 (Wii)
Spyro $9.99 (Wii)

Is NFL tour worth picking up? I heard it's bad, but for 5$ it can't be that big of a loss.

[mau77on]

Beautiful Katamari (360) = 9.99 Used

[9394]

Trade-in values at BBV today:

NHL08 - $8
Rockband (Game only) - $22

[Bargain Bin]

Wasn't NHL 08 $7 this whole time? They probably really didn't want anyone to upgrade to 09. At my local EB Games, they still have the EA Sports 09 promo ad up.

[The drew]

Traded in 6 games to get Star Wars: TFU for PS3 and Xbox 360.Here are the TIVs:

Nights Wii 10$
Super Swing Golf Wii 11$
Tony Hawk :PG 360 8$
SpongeBob Atlantis SquarePants Wii 12$
Madden 08 Wii 12$
Pirates Of the Carribean Wii 16$

All of these Games are $9.99 or Less at BBV

[ceraf]

Trade-in values at BBV today:

NHL08 - $8
Rockband (Game only) - $22

which console?

[9394]

which console?

Sorry, 360.

[Bargain Bin]

Gotta get my hands on a copy of Madden 07 (Wii), seems like the cheapest game with over $8 TIV, are there alot in BBV stores in Toronto, or do you really gotta look for games like these?

[dtrader69]

Gotta get my hands on a copy of Madden 07 (Wii), seems like the cheapest game with over $8 TIV, are there alot in BBV stores in Toronto, or do you really gotta look for games like these?

it's next to impossible these days....

[grappos13]

unless its stocked up in the last month.. which is possible.. i went to most stores and didnt find much in the GTA.. but anyone can get lucky :)

[Bargain Bin]

Yeh I guess, gotta prob go to a BlockBuster in a very remote location.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Is NFL tour worth picking up? I heard it's bad, but for 5$ it can't be that big of a loss.

I downloaded the demo, then deleted it after 5 minutes of play. Just nothing good to say about it, but I know what you mean about the lure of the $5 next-gen game.

I bought NBA2K7 for $4.99 thinking it would be worth it regardless - still hasn't been opened and probably never will. I saw MLB2K7 in the BBV bin today for $1.97!! (original case and manual included)

That's got to be a new record (low)... :twisted:

NBA Homecourt (PS3) also qualifies, which I picked up brand new at BBV for $9.99. As did PES2008 (Wii).

Can't remember the trade values. I threw in an old PS2 game that had a TIV of ~$2 and paid the difference with my edge card monopoly money. Don't know why some locations/staff will bump you up $20 a piece on qualifying titles as long as you have a third to add, and pay the difference.

Bit of a farce when a national chain gives you different treatment depending on location and time of day. And just try telling them that this is a valid promotion that other stores honour...

[177a12k]

EB TIV:

Mercenaries 2 (360) : $35

[cookedDeals]

FYI - Rock Band PS3, game only, has TIV of $33 right now. I'm debating whether to do the export and trade it in now, before RB2 hits next month and the TIV drops like a rock.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Gotta get my hands on a copy of Madden 07 (Wii), seems like the cheapest game with over $8 TIV, are there alot in BBV stores in Toronto, or do you really gotta look for games like these?

BBV holds on to their trade-ins for 30 days before putting them out for re-sale (at least they do in Ottawa, GTA might be different). Regardless, they are adding more used games each and every day so it just comes down to getting lucky. You could call your local store and ask them what time of the day they put them out there so as to beat the rush.

OR, you could potentially ask them if they have a certain title about to hit the bins. Not sure if they would tell you, but if it's Day27 for a Madden 07 Wii title and it will soon hit the shelves, you might just get lucky.

Never thought of trying that before - has anyone else?

[grappos13]

FYI - Rock Band PS3, game only, has TIV of $33 right now. I'm debating whether to do the export and trade it in now, before RB2 hits next month and the TIV drops like a rock.

why would u debate about it??? i would do it now! ull only be without rockband for like a month... and ur gonna get 33+tax.. so like 37 dollars for it... do it now!!!

anyone know if i can play rockband and rockband 2 with my guitar hero world tour items? if so, then i wanna get a copy of rockband, export the songs.. and then also purchase rockband 2 game only..

[Jouvert]

anyone know if i can play rockband and rockband 2 with my guitar hero world tour items? if so, then i wanna get a copy of rockband, export the songs.. and then also purchase rockband 2 game only..

Guitar Hero: World Tour, Rock Band 2 and Rock Revolution's instruments are all supposedly cross-compatible.

[batphantom]

Guitar Hero: World Tour, Rock Band 2 and Rock Revolution's instruments are all supposedly cross-compatible.
But there's no guarantee that they're backwards compatible yet, for instance, you may not be able to play GH3 with the RB2 guitar. I really hope they are.

[CyniC-]

Haze TIV: $12 as of Sept 15 - I'm keepin' it.

[Super strokey]

why would u debate about it??? i would do it now! ull only be without rockband for like a month... and ur gonna get 33+tax.. so like 37 dollars for it... do it now!!!

anyone know if i can play rockband and rockband 2 with my guitar hero world tour items? if so, then i wanna get a copy of rockband, export the songs.. and then also purchase rockband 2 game only..

Yep totally, rip and go, you would be silly not to do it. Thats like 28 bucks off the price of your next rockband.

[ceraf]

i wonder how much rock band ps2 is worth now...will it end up depreciating like its ps3 and xbox360 counterparts even if there's no export feature?

[xeL|]

Yep totally, rip and go, you would be silly not to do it. Thats like 28 bucks off the price of your next rockband.

So the RB1 software is $33 at BBV.
How about the instruments?
Do they take them?

[grappos13]

so can i go now and rent rockband ps3 and just export all the songs and then play it when i get guitar hero world tour (full set) and rockband 2 (game only)? how would i do this? :)

[TheGamer2400]

so can i go now and rent rockband ps3 and just export all the songs and then play it when i get guitar hero world tour (full set) and rockband 2 (game only)? how would i do this? :)

I think you're confused. You can rent Rock Band for PS3 and pay to export the songs to the hard drive - it's in the options menu of the game. Once it's exported, you can use those tracks when you get Rock Band 2.

You can't use those tracks in Guitar Hero: World Tour though.

[wilkz07]

I think you're confused. You can rent Rock Band for PS3 and pay to export the songs to the hard drive - it's in the options menu of the game. Once it's exported, you can use those tracks when you get Rock Band 2.

You can't use those tracks in Guitar Hero: World Tour though.

Technically you don't really need to rent RB2 yet. The latest patch for RB1 will allow you to export the disc songs. Go into Options and there should be a listing for Export Songs (or something similar). Then whenever you get the ps3 version (not sure when its out) you can select Import. All of your downloaded songs for RB1 from the market place (psn store) automatically transfer with no import or fee. Fee is like $5.00 or something.

*also - Oblivion for 360 is 4.99 used.

[grappos13]

You can't use those tracks in Guitar Hero: World Tour though.

thanks gamer..

i just worded my question wrong.. i know i couldnt play it with guitar hero world tour.. but I meant can i use the GHWT instruments to paly rockband 2 and hence the rock band 1 songs as well after i export them? i was planning on getting just the game for rockband 2... and since i havent had rockband one id like to just export it and only have it cost me the cost of renting the game!

thanks very much

[Captain Snazzypants]

change your avatar, Carlton. Very disturbing :twisted:

Let's keep the thread on topic, people. Anyone have any TIVs to report? I was wondering if the games sitting at an $8 TIV might just get bumped down to $7 in time for this weekend's promo (credit up to $69.99)

Wouldn't be surprised...

[expy]

change your avatar, Carlton. Very disturbing :twisted:

Let's keep the thread on topic, people. Anyone have any TIVs to report? I was wondering if the games sitting at an $8 TIV might just get bumped down to $7 in time for this weekend's promo (credit up to $69.99)

Wouldn't be surprised...

Best bet is to call. Less and less people will look for $8 specific games, and want to go for higher trade-in value titles just to be safe... You probably won't find many $8 games either.

[i-o_o-i]

just traded in the following for SOCOM:
- Enchanted Arms (PS3)
- Sega Superstars Tennis (Wii)
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (360)
all traded in >$8 and costs $9.99 at BBV :D
BTW, does Madden 07 for 360 still work? saw many copies of that...

[Captain Snazzypants]

BTW, does Madden 07 for 360 still work? saw many copies of that...

Thx for the update.

Madden 07 for Wii worked as of a few days ago, but not for 360 (unless it's gone back up). I believe Tiger 07 for 360 is still $8+.

Thanks to Mr. Madden (08:Wii) and Mr. Hawk (PG:360) I'm off to pick up SWTFU, which I will probably be taking back to swap for Dead Space within the week...

[maxpowers]

Thx for the update.

Madden 07 for Wii worked as of a few days ago, but not for 360 (unless it's gone back up). I believe Tiger 07 for 360 is still $8+.

Thanks to Mr. Madden (08:Wii) and Mr. Hawk (PG:360) I'm off to pick up SWTFU, which I will probably be taking back to swap for Dead Space within the week...

If you're just picking it up now I don't think it'll be qualified for the gaming guarantee, as it's not a pre-order anymore since it releases today. But good luck to ya.

[Lula]

BTW, does Madden 07 for 360 still work? saw many copies of that...

Madden for the 360 is down to $2, I just got burned on that one.

Picked up Star Trek and Godfather for Wii at BBV for $14.99 each and Madden '07 for 360 was $4.99. I was hoping to Trade 3 for Star Wars TFU but I ended up spending more than I would have just buying it straight out.

[RD616]

so can you still trade in xbox and gc games for the ebgames trade 3 promotion or can i only use ps2 titles..

[neksus]

so can you still trade in xbox and gc games for the ebgames trade 3 promotion or can i only use ps2 titles..

Unless explicitly stated, it's only current gen games (360, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS). For the upcoming T3G any game free weekend, it is stated that PS2 games qualify.

[neksus]

ATTENTION

360 Rockband is now down to $7.
Trade in your PS3 copies ASAP.

[chdude3]

ATTENTION

360 Rockband is now down to $7.
Trade in your PS3 copies ASAP.Is that at EB or BBV? Does anyone know the TIV at BBV?

[mahjongmaniac]

is this age requirement new? i remember trading games to EB when i was like 12 or 13 in the mid 90s..

seems like YMMV.

called around and some say you need to be 18+
others say must have valid gov't photo ID, didn't mention age restriction

[mahjongmaniac]

I bought NBA2K7 for $4.99 thinking it would be worth it regardless - still hasn't been opened and probably never will. I saw MLB2K7 in the BBV bin today for $1.97!! (original case and manual included)

That's got to be a new record (low)... :twisted:

PS3 or 360?

i've yet to see a new PS3/360 game for that cheap... ... yet.
cheapest old used games were $5 that i've seen


NBA Homecourt (PS3) also qualifies, which I picked up brand new at BBV for $9.99. As did PES2008 (Wii).

for those in the west, this is also $10 at LD, ... if you can find it

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BBV holds on to their trade-ins for 30 days before putting them out for re-sale (at least they do in Ottawa, GTA might be different).

hm.. is this new? that's sth i've never heard of

[neksus]

hm.. is this new? that's sth i've never heard of

Probably some type of regional/local by-law.

[Captain Snazzypants]

If you're just picking it up now I don't think it'll be qualified for the gaming guarantee, as it's not a pre-order anymore since it releases today. But good luck to ya.

I went in the day before to pre-order Dead Space and the guy suggested I take advantage of the 1-week return promo and try out Star Wars. He even said he was on his 6th game with Star Wars - all on the same original pre-order - and that he was also planning on playing it for a week before switching it to Dead Space.

Since DS has no such promotion, it sounds like it's the end of the line for him...

[Captain Snazzypants]

PS3 or 360?

It was for 360, used but complete.


hm.. is this new? that's sth i've never heard of

I guess Ottawa has the same bylaws that are going into force in Winnipeg. I confirmed with a BBV Manager that they have to hold on to all game trades for 30 days to make sure they aren't stolen.

But I'm sure I have seen recently released titles show up in the used section within a few weeks of them coming out. They'd be screwed if they have to sit on them while they're hot for that long (that whole sentence just came out all wrong...)

[neksus]

Perhaps they are selling off inventory that they themselves owned and didn't purchase from a third-party?

[dbdudley]

Madden 08 for Wii is down to $4.99.

[aidzhsiah]

Madden 08 for Wii is down to $4.99.Edit: Need to think before I type.

Anyway, traded in Madden 08 Wii, Tiger Woods 07 360 and Harry Potter 360 this afternoon for Fable 2.

[expy]

ATTENTION

360 Rockband is now down to $7.
Trade in your PS3 copies ASAP.

I'm keeping my copy. From what I read on the update data (PS Store) you need the original Rock Band disc to be able to play exported songs in Rock Band 2.

[maxpowers]

I went in the day before to pre-order Dead Space and the guy suggested I take advantage of the 1-week return promo and try out Star Wars. He even said he was on his 6th game with Star Wars - all on the same original pre-order - and that he was also planning on playing it for a week before switching it to Dead Space.

Since DS has no such promotion, it sounds like it's the end of the line for him...

oh cool, i thought you were getting it the same day as the release. you know how an** some eb employees get.

[wpgguy99]

I'm keeping my copy. From what I read on the update data (PS Store) you need the original Rock Band disc to be able to play exported songs in Rock Band 2.

Hopefully not for everyone running to trade it in right now. I thought it sounded odd they would do it otherwise, since they are charging online for songs, I doubt they would allow people to share the original set of songs for free by just buying RB2. New comers would never buy RB1.

But you never know, maybe a large company exists that DOES appreciate their customers ;)

[Setz]

Anyone know of any 2k7/07 or 2k8/08 sports titles for PS3 for <5$? MJM you mentioned you saw some used games for 5$ right? :) I know NHL08 is 14.99$ used at EB, but I'm looking to buy a bunch.

[grappos13]

sorry for the offtopic but so im going to need to keep a copy of rockband 1 to play the songs? whats the point of being able to export them then? what do i need the disc? couldnt i just rent it an export it? both discs cant be in at the same time!

[wpgguy99]

sorry for the offtopic but so im going to need to keep a copy of rockband 1 to play the songs? whats the point of being able to export them then? what do i need the disc? couldnt i just rent it an export it? both discs cant be in at the same time!

I think RB2 has more online play, so I guess the draw would be to be able RB1 songs with a richer feature set of the game RB2.

I am not 100% but, but as I mentioned I would be surprised, but very impressed, if they just let you import all RB1 songs and never need the disk again.

[Galad]

Surprise

You won't need the disk again after exporting. It'll cost you $5 though.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Anyone know of any 2k7/07 or 2k8/08 sports titles for PS3 for <5$? MJM you mentioned you saw some used games for 5$ right? :) I know NHL08 is 14.99$ used at EB, but I'm looking to buy a bunch.

NHL 2K7 (360) is $4.99 used.

[TheGamer2400]

thanks gamer..

i just worded my question wrong.. i know i couldnt play it with guitar hero world tour.. but I meant can i use the GHWT instruments to paly rockband 2 and hence the rock band 1 songs as well after i export them? i was planning on getting just the game for rockband 2... and since i havent had rockband one id like to just export it and only have it cost me the cost of renting the game!

thanks very much

From what I've heard Guitar Hero: World Tour instruments will work in Rock Band 2:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/18/ps3-music-peripheral-compatibility-update/

http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2008/08/19/560611.aspx

[i-o_o-i]

does Cosmic Family for Wii still work? I picked it up at Zellers today but can always return it ;) Also, I tried Enchanted Arms(360) and Madden 08(PS3) today and they're both only $7 >:(

[dynamic33]

does Cosmic Family for Wii still work? I picked it up at Zellers today but can always return it ;) Also, I tried Enchanted Arms(360) and Madden 08(PS3) today and they're both only $7 >:(

I can confirm that Cosmic Family (Wii) was $8+ today.

[Captain Snazzypants]

does Cosmic Family for Wii still work? I picked it up at Zellers today but can always return it ;) Also, I tried Enchanted Arms(360) and Madden 08(PS3) today and they're both only $7 >:(

Enchanted Arms for PS3 works (or did a few days ago anyway) and Madden 08 for Wii should still be good as well. Bummer - you had the right games but for the wrong systems...

I just sold my Madden 07 (PS3) on eBay for $1.60, and my buddy only got $0.99 for his 360 copy - so don't feel too bad :twisted:

[cdnsir]

eb tiv as of Sep 18

Wii
Tiger Woods '07 - $15!!!
Godfather, Blackhand Edition - $11

360
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - $8
Virtual Tennis 3 - $7
The club - $7

[belowzeros]

boo everything is dropping just before the weekend

[i-o_o-i]

Enchanted Arms for PS3 works (or did a few days ago anyway) and Madden 08 for Wii should still be good as well. Bummer - you had the right games but for the wrong systems...

I just sold my Madden 07 (PS3) on eBay for $1.60, and my buddy only got $0.99 for his 360 copy - so don't feel too bad :twisted:

yea couldn't find them for the other systems but $7 at EB is still ok, at least I gained $2 for Enchanted Arms but in credit :o

[Setz]

eb tiv as of Sep 18

Wii
Tiger Woods '07 - $15!!!
Godfather, Blackhand Edition - $11

360
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - $8
Virtual Tennis 3 - $7
The club - $7

Any idea of new/used price of The Club for PS3/360?

[neksus]

Any idea of new/used price of The Club for PS3/360?

360 looks to be 19.99/14.99 from last update.
No idea on PS3.

[belowzeros]

360 looks to be 19.99/14.99 from last update.
No idea on PS3.


club 360 used at BBV is 9.98 it just dropped recently.

[Setz]

club 360 used at BBV is 9.98 it just dropped recently.

I'll check PS3 version later today.

[chopchop330]

Damn I can't find Virtual Tennis in my local store, I would've grabbed one for $10.

Called EB today and TIVs as of today:
NBA Ballers Chosen One (PS3) - $13
Simpsons game (PS3) - $8
Battle of the Band (Wii) - $10

[CyniC-]

I traded in:

Cosmic Family
Super Swing Golf
Battle of the Bands

yesterday, for Resistance 2, all qualified for T3G1F.

I have a feeling some TIV's will plummet over the T3G1F weekend. Either EB Games is going to do it themselves or people will trade in so many copies (the $8 TIV games) that values drop within day 1 of the deal...

[Setz]

Anyone know the cheapest place to get Motorstorm would be? EB is 24.99 which is too much esp. for Motorstorm.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I have a feeling some TIV's will plummet over the T3G1F weekend. Either EB Games is going to do it themselves or people will trade in so many copies (the $8 TIV games) that values drop within day 1 of the deal...

Yeah, I get that feeling too. I'd recommend doing any trades tomorrow (Friday) in case they get a ton and drop TIVs for the weekend.

[katamaris4ever]

Battle of the Band (Wii) - $10

Wow, TIV is pretty high, considering EB just sold this for 10 bucks like a couple weeks ago.

[CyniC-]

What's everyone's wish list for this weekend?

I'm thinking 1 of the following:

Final Fantasy XIII or FF Versus XIII (and no, i still don't quite know the difference) (PS3)

Wario Land: Shake It (Wii)

Halo 3 Legendary Edition (haha... ahh... i haven't played 1 or 2?)

And that's about that...

P.S. Long wait for FF XIII... perhaps >1 yr...

[aidzhsiah]

Traded in 3 more today:

Nights Wii $10
SSX Blur Wii $11
Kingdom Hearts 2 PS2 $10

Also, Bee Movie Wii is $13 and NBA2k7 360 is $2.

I'm surprised they took my KH2. It didn't qualify a few months ago when I wanted to preorder GTA4. And I'm surprised they took a PS2 game at all....

[hoho87]

for those that got burnout paradise for $19.99 , is it the ps3 version and which location did u get them at? ive tried a few stores but no luck :S

[Setz]

for those that got burnout paradise for $19.99 , is it the ps3 version and which location did u get them at? ive tried a few stores but no luck :S

360 version is 19.99$ used at BBV.

Best place to get PS3 version is to buy it used at EB. Blu-ray discs are scratch resistant, and at 24.99$ + Edge Card -> 22.XX before tax, it's a great price.

[OneTimeOnlySale]

I'll check PS3 version later today.

Can anyone confirm the PS3 for The Club is 9.98 at BBV?

[grappos13]

if it was 9.99 at BBV for ps3, id get it just to try it out..gonna have to check some BBV stores on the way home tonight

[Captain Snazzypants]

for those that got burnout paradise for $19.99 , is it the ps3 version and which location did u get them at? ive tried a few stores but no luck :S

I saw two used copies of BP for PS3 at BBV yesterday in Ottawa. One marked $29.99, the other at $19.99. They both had manuals - go figure...

[Captain Snazzypants]

360 version is 19.99$ used at BBV.

Best place to get PS3 version is to buy it used at EB. Blu-ray discs are scratch resistant, and at 24.99$ + Edge Card -> 22.XX before tax, it's a great price.

You can also try RV to see if they have any PPV copies since they are currently 30% off...should be <$20

[mahjongmaniac]

But I'm sure I have seen recently released titles show up in the used section within a few weeks of them coming out. They'd be screwed if they have to sit on them while they're hot for that long (that whole sentence just came out all wrong...)

not to mention that if TIV drops significantly, the PPed price will likely drop too.

meh... not like it's our prblm :P

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Perhaps they are selling off inventory that they themselves owned and didn't purchase from a third-party?

i guess you're suggesting that they did a pull of their rental shelves -> PPed

that's possible, but this isn't RV where you'd see games on PPed shelves on the 1st or 2nd wk of release date

[Captain Snazzypants]

The following three games worked for a T3G1F+bonus that got me Fable II Limited Edition (with an extra $10 off my edge card since it's $79.99):

Cars Maternational (360)
Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (360)
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition (360)

I'm surprised there haven't been many other posts yet considering this is the big weekend for trade-ins. Is everyone playing their cards close to the vest?

[chopchop330]

The following three games worked for a T3G1F+bonus that got me Fable II Limited Edition (with an extra $10 off my edge card since it's $79.99):

Cars Maternational (360)
Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (360)
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition (360)

I'm surprised there haven't been many other posts yet considering this is the big weekend for trade-ins. Is everyone playing their cards close to the vest?

I would be trading these in today but I don't think they would allow me to add $10 on top to get the limited edition games like Fable 2 or Fallout 3. You were pretty lucky to get that.

Battle of the Bands (wii)
Nights (wii)
NBA Ballers Chosen One (PS3)

[Captain Snazzypants]

I would be trading these in today but I don't think they would allow me to add $10 on top to get the limited edition games like Fable 2 or Fallout 3. You were pretty lucky to get that.

Battle of the Bands (wii)
Nights (wii)
NBA Ballers Chosen One (PS3)

Dude, THAT IS the promotion going on this weekend. Instead of the bump up to $59.99 for trading in 3 games, it's $69.99 which gets you the LE versions (or $10 closer to one)

Don't choose a regular game this weekend - that's like throwing $10 away.:!: :!:

[katamaris4ever]

What's everyone's wish list for this weekend?

I'm thinking 1 of the following:

Final Fantasy XIII or FF Versus XIII (and no, i still don't quite know the difference) (PS3)

Wario Land: Shake It (Wii)

Halo 3 Legendary Edition (haha... ahh... i haven't played 1 or 2?)

And that's about that...

P.S. Long wait for FF XIII... perhaps >1 yr...

Wario Land Shake is your best bet. Looks original, is going to come in the near future (Next week, I think...) and wasn't recently reduced to 10 dollars new at EB XD

I'm just thinking of buying DDR X or some other game from rogers.

[chopchop330]

Dude, THAT IS the promotion going on this weekend. Instead of the bump up to $59.99 for trading in 3 games, it's $69.99 which gets you the LE versions (or $10 closer to one)

Don't choose a regular game this weekend - that's like throwing $10 away.:!: :!:

Yeah I know but it seems unlikely that they would let you pay $10 for the LE?
I have tried it once before and it worked on GTA4 but ever since then they have no allowed me to do so.

I would go for Gears of war 2 CE if any $79.99 deal can't be done because Gears 2 CE is $69.99.

[Moebiwankenobi]

Yeah I know but it seems unlikely that they would let you pay $10 for the LE?
I have tried it once before and it worked on GTA4 but ever since then they have no allowed me to do so.

I would go for Gears of war 2 CE if any $79.99 deal can't be done because Gears 2 CE is $69.99.

It depends on the store. Some will say yes while some will say no. You just have to know which stores, here's where I suggest calling in first and asking.

[belowzeros]

I'm surprised there haven't been many other posts yet considering this is the big weekend for trade-ins. Is everyone playing their cards close to the vest?


nah I'm just all preordered out. I've driven around enuf and done my bit for this go round. I got a wack of games on preorder I'm happy for now :)

[rinse]

Damn, I knew I shouldve traded in FIFA 08 sooner.

From today

FIFA 08 360 $7
COD4 360 $20
MLB 08 The Show PS3 $22

[grappos13]

the club for ps3 was 39.99 at BBV... lol... guess just the 360 version is 9.99

[evozero]

nah I'm just all preordered out. I've driven around enuf and done my bit for this go round. I got a wack of games on preorder I'm happy for now :)

same here. i've got

resistance 2
valkirya chronicles
littlebigplanet
resident evil 5

all from the t3g1f. i've stopped driving around hunting for games as I've got basically everything I want this year (except maybe socom).

[Sakaban]

same here. i've got

resistance 2
valkirya chronicles
littlebigplanet
resident evil 5

all from the t3g1f. i've stopped driving around hunting for games as I've got basically everything I want this year (except maybe socom).

Go pre-order Prince of Persia.. u get limited edition copy with preorder only.

Today Preordered Little Big Planet with 2 Cosmic Family, Nascar 08

Tomorrow gonna trade in Cosmic Family, Nascar 08, and Battle of the Bands

Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is now worth only $4 at ebgames. on the site was $13 from March.. looks like gonna have to return that soon

[grappos13]

nascar 08 for what system? i remember that nascar 08 for ps3 before (like 2 weeks ago) was only 7

[Sakaban]

PS3 its $8, bought it for 15 at BBV, then pricematch the receipt at Zellers for a new one for 15

[Sakaban]

i guess if u said it was $7 i better hurry up and trade it in tmr..

[belowzeros]

Today Preordered Little Big Planet with 2 Cosmic Family, Nascar 08


you're lucky you don't have EB nazis at your local store. They aren't supposed to let you trade in 2 of the same game on these promos or repetitively otherwise.

i have EB nazis all around me, I'm not so lucky ^_^

[zeze]

I traded in a few games today at Eb Games

Here the the tivs

Alien Syndrome for Wii $8

Manhunt 2 for Wii $13

Tony Hawk Proving Ground for Xbox 360 $8

Donkey Barrel Blast $25

Traded the first 3 for gears of war 2 LE.

The best part is I bought all of them for $9.99 at Eb Games a while back.

[Sakaban]

you're lucky you don't have EB nazis at your local store. They aren't supposed to let you trade in 2 of the same game on these promos or repetitively otherwise.

i have EB nazis all around me, I'm not so lucky ^_^

LoL It's all luck.. I think the person was new, kept staring at the games, i had to sweat a couple of bullets. The person was looking at it real throughly, and for some reason he noticed he noticed one was US edition and one was CAD edition with french and english. And he was asking what the difference was in these games, and had to ask someone else, and just took real long, he had to ask if he can give out LBP preorder code with these trades, and then had to ask if he was suppose to bump the prices up.. just one question after another.. was really scared it doesnt work lol. Last time same EB store almost let me trade in 2 NIGHTS games only i didnt open the 2nd NIGHTS game and he didnt take it after he caught on i bought it cheaper LoL.. i guess that store is less NAZI because its near a University.. so not a lot of Senior Employees.. all n00bs wanting part-time jobs for the term

[neksus]

You should always open games at least :P

For what it's worth, Ninja Gaiden II new/used is now 59.99/19.99 at BBV.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Sorry for the crosspost, but a few TIV updates - as of today (Sep19) the following all have $8+ TIVs:

Wii
- Madden 07
- Madden 08
- Fifa 08
- Wing Island
- Super Swing Golf (the first one)

PS3
- Enchanted Arms

X360
- Tony Hawk: Proving Ground
- DeadRising
- Cars Maternational
- Lost Planet: Colonies Edition

[Captain Snazzypants]

nah I'm just all preordered out. I've driven around enuf and done my bit for this go round. I got a wack of games on preorder I'm happy for now :)

Amen to that, brother. I've got my own pre-orders in and XMAS presents for others already taken care of - time for a break.

That said, the upcoming Rogers 2/40 sales are going to be insane with all the AAA titles coming out soon...and then a lot of the $19.99 +/- PPV titles at BBV are going to drop to ~$9.99.

Too much temptation... :confused:

[i-o_o-i]

Dude, THAT IS the promotion going on this weekend. Instead of the bump up to $59.99 for trading in 3 games, it's $69.99 which gets you the LE versions (or $10 closer to one)

Don't choose a regular game this weekend - that's like throwing $10 away.:!: :!:
not all EB stores now will let bump it up to $69.99 now, I asked the one at Michael Angelo's today and the guy said max. was $59.99 >:( but whatever I still got the game I wanted just don't get the extra $10 credit :lol:
I traded the following today:
- Cosmic Family
- Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3)
- Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 (PS3) its worth $12

[revenge7777]

You should always open games at least :P

For what it's worth, Ninja Gaiden II new/used is now 59.99/19.99 at BBV.
The 360 ninja gaiden 2?19.99?

[cdnsir]

I got another dud today...

eb tiv (sept 19)
360 - Turning Point: Fall of Liberty: $7

[mahjongmaniac]

I would be trading these in today but I don't think they would allow me to add $10 on top to get the limited edition games like Fable 2 or Fallout 3. You were pretty lucky to get that.


not sure about Fable 2 CE, but Fallout 3 CE is now $70, so T3GIF works for that.

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I would go for Gears of war 2 CE if any $79.99 deal can't be done because Gears 2 CE is $69.99.

nice.
last T3GIF wknd promo, i recall GoW2 CE was $80. good thing i didn't pre-order back then

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you're lucky you don't have EB nazis at your local store. They aren't supposed to let you trade in 2 of the same game on these promos or repetitively otherwise.


YMMV. really depends on who you deal w/

i've had success in the past for trading in dupes for T3GIF promos. but that was a while ago

[Akuma_kumite]

hey RFDers, I need your contribution in a poll about your pre-orders of upcoming new release titles, please contribute if you have the time, it'll be fun, plus it's very appropriate to this BBV TIV trade 3 for 1 free new game thread

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638783

Multiple selections are allowed

[Captain Snazzypants]

Typical EB wishy-washy treatment.

Their own banner's fine print says the T3 promo gives you up to $69.99 in credit towards "any new release".

There are very few games with a non-LE/CE price of $69.99. 99% of games have an MSRP of $59.99, so the ones saying you can't get Gear 2 LE or Fallout 3 CE during this promo either don't know what they are talking about, or they're misinterpreting the deal.

I had no problem today getting Gears2, Fallout3, and Fable2 CE/LE on 3 qualifying trades. I paid an extra $10 off my edge card for both Fable 2 and Fallout 2 (IIRC).

Seriously, if they give you any BS about how this doesn't apply because the regular non-LE game is $59.99, just ask them what games would qualify at the advertised $69.99. It'd take them 5 minutes on the computer to try and find an example...

Try this: when you go up to counter, say "I'm hoping to do the Trade 3 promo so I can get <Gears of War 2> Limited Edition". And you could stack it by adding "Does the $69.99 in this promo cover the cost of the LE or will I need to pay the difference?"

[jitterbugjohnny]

Go pre-order Prince of Persia.. u get limited edition copy with preorder only.


Did the EB employees mention that you automatically get the limited edition of PoP? I was asking about that today and I was told that if I were to order it I would have to ask the manager to switch the SKU when it came closer to the games release. I know that the upgrade is supposed to automatically occur when you pre-order but, the store I was talking too had no clue.

[mahjongmaniac]

You should always open games at least :P

For what it's worth, Ninja Gaiden II new/used is now 59.99/19.99 at BBV.

wow... that's a big price drop on the PPed copy, which means TIV is only like $10 +/-

com'on BBV, drop the price on the new copy! :D

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I got another dud today...

eb tiv (sept 19)
360 - Turning Point: Fall of Liberty: $7

it's about time that one dropped.


and usually the ones w/ $7 TIV suggest that they've finally realized they have too many copies and fix TIV just under $8 to deter any more trade-ins

[nsxnsx]

Traded in

Cosmic Family (Wii)
Super Swing Golf (Wii)
Nights (Wii)

For Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)

I'm all pre-ordered out too :/ got Resistance 2 and Little Big Planet.

[chopchop330]

Typical EB wishy-washy treatment.

Their own banner's fine print says the T3 promo gives you up to $69.99 in credit towards "any new release".

There are very few games with a non-LE/CE price of $69.99. 99% of games have an MSRP of $59.99, so the ones saying you can't get Gear 2 LE or Fallout 3 CE during this promo either don't know what they are talking about, or they're misinterpreting the deal.

I had no problem today getting Gears2, Fallout3, and Fable2 CE/LE on 3 qualifying trades. I paid an extra $10 off my edge card for both Fable 2 and Fallout 2 (IIRC).

Seriously, if they give you any BS about how this doesn't apply because the regular non-LE game is $59.99, just ask them what games would qualify at the advertised $69.99. It'd take them 5 minutes on the computer to try and find an example...

Try this: when you go up to counter, say "I'm hoping to do the Trade 3 promo so I can get <Gears of War 2> Limited Edition". And you could stack it by adding "Does the $69.99 in this promo cover the cost of the LE or will I need to pay the difference?"

Yeah I encountered a similar situation today at my local EB. The guy had no idea that there is a promo going on for the weekend and he didn't let me pre-order Gears 2 CE. I asked him for the flyer but he didn't find one or something. I told him that the official website said that it covers up to $69.99 therefore I am supposed to be able to pre-order the CE. He went on saying that the promo only applies to certain title. At that point I gave up and just said I would come back later. I think I will print out the promo off the web and show it to them in case they say I cannot preorder Gears 2 CE.

Btw, is Fallout 3 CE $69.99? I thought its $79.99.

[coldpower27]

Btw, is Fallout 3 CE $69.99? I thought its $79.99.

I asked and for the PC at least it is 79.99. I have no idea for the consoles though.

[Sakaban]

Did the EB employees mention that you automatically get the limited edition of PoP? I was asking about that today and I was told that if I were to order it I would have to ask the manager to switch the SKU when it came closer to the games release. I know that the upgrade is supposed to automatically occur when you pre-order but, the store I was talking too had no clue.

i didnt preorder that yet. its just coming from the announcement made about preorder limited edition that ubisoft said

[Sakaban]

same here. i've got

resistance 2
valkirya chronicles
littlebigplanet
resident evil 5

all from the t3g1f. i've stopped driving around hunting for games as I've got basically everything I want this year (except maybe socom).

Did they say we'll get Valkyria Chronicles artbook preorder bonus in Canada when u preordered it?

[belowzeros]

Amen to that, brother. I've got my own pre-orders in and XMAS presents for others already taken care of - time for a break.

That said, the upcoming Rogers 2/40 sales are going to be insane with all the AAA titles coming out soon...and then a lot of the $19.99 +/- PPV titles at BBV are going to drop to ~$9.99.

Too much temptation... :confused:



Yep same :)

I've probably saved about $300, even after gas so I'm happy. I got to use up my BBV credit too which is nice.

With today's cheap gas I filled up my tank at 1.09/L and I'm tempted to go for God of War 3 and Prince of Persia 2 now lol =p...must resist. I think I'll just save my cash and wait for the 2/40s.

[belowzeros]

I asked and for the PC at least it is 79.99. I have no idea for the consoles though.


yea it's probably $10 higher, it's usually $10 higher :cry:

[RD616]

September 20th, 2008

Orange Box - $8
Gears of War - $2
Mass Effect - $2
Assassin's Creed - $2
Guitar Hero III - $2
Lost Odyssey - $22
Grand Theft Auto IV - $25
Halo 3 - $18
Dead Rising - $11

All for 360. EBGames.

EDIT:

By the way, do you need the manuals to trade in games to BBV?

[neksus]

The 360 ninja gaiden 2?19.99?

Yes. They had three copies.

[neksus]

yea it's probably $10 higher, it's usually $10 higher :cry:

It's $74.99 for the 360.

[bonzo]

Picked up Orange box for 19.95 used at BV reduced from 29.95 the week earlier.

[revenge7777]

Yes. They had three copies.
That is werid, I just called 3 stores and all of them said 34.99.......

[Haz]

With today's cheap gas I filled up my tank at 1.09/L and I'm tempted to go for God of War 3 and Prince of Persia 2 now lol =p...must resist. I think I'll just save my cash and wait for the 2/40s.I've largely given up on the T3G1F deals unless it was something I had to have on launch like MGS4. The RV 2/40 deals have been fairly good to me so I'll save myself some gas and pain of keeping up with TIVs. Getting AAA titles within a month of release for $20 each is not too shabby.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yeah I encountered a similar situation today at my local EB. The guy had no idea that there is a promo going on for the weekend and he didn't let me pre-order Gears 2 CE. I asked him for the flyer but he didn't find one or something. I told him that the official website said that it covers up to $69.99 therefore I am supposed to be able to pre-order the CE. He went on saying that the promo only applies to certain title. At that point I gave up and just said I would come back later. I think I will print out the promo off the web and show it to them in case they say I cannot preorder Gears 2 CE.

really, if they were competent enough to look this up in their email/promo binders, they'd easily find out that the details are stated there

Btw, is Fallout 3 CE $69.99? I thought its $79.99.

yes. price drop i believe

[mahjongmaniac]

September 20th, 2008

Orange Box - $8
Gears of War - $2
Mass Effect - $2
Assassin's Creed - $2
Guitar Hero III - $2
Lost Odyssey - $22
Grand Theft Auto IV - $25
Halo 3 - $18
Dead Rising - $11

holy crap... can't believe GOW is only $2 now... such a great game, and it's TIV is significantly lower than Halo3....

By the way, do you need the manuals to trade in games to BBV?

generally spking, no.
they're more lenient on trade-ins (in fact, i find most of the employees don't care) and usually they're more concerned about disc condition and/or cover art slip (so they can scan UPC)

[i-o_o-i]

I've largely given up on the T3G1F deals unless it was something I had to have on launch like MGS4. The RV 2/40 deals have been fairly good to me so I'll save myself some gas and pain of keeping up with TIVs. Getting AAA titles within a month of release for $20 each is not too shabby.
sadly, for some of us its actually easier to find cheap games to trade than good games at Rogers 2/$40

[belowzeros]

That is werid, I just called 3 stores and all of them said 34.99.......


sometimes they do an isolated store reduced price thing. I've noticed occasionally one store has a lower price on something like that by 5-10 versus the chain. Usually when there is too much stock there and a game isn't doing so well or w/e.

[RD616]

Nights for Wii is no longer above $8. Damnit. Wasted my money at BBV.

[ilnavi]

Do you know if the 'Trade 2 + $9.99 Get Madden 09, NHL 09 or Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (X360 or PS3)' promotion is still on? It's not on the .ca website.

Will EB take in gamecube games for these types of promotions?

Thanks

[Jouvert]

Do you know if the 'Trade 2 + $9.99 Get Madden 09, NHL 09 or Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (X360 or PS3)' promotion is still on? It's not on the .ca website.

Will EB take in gamecube games for these types of promotions?

Since NHL 09 came out well over a week ago all the EA sports promos are now officially over. You might be able to luck out and get an isolated EB games store that still has the promo on, but don't count on it.

Gamecube games are not accepted for these promos.

[blkm3]

September 20th, 2008

Orange Box - $8
Gears of War - $2
Mass Effect - $2
Assassin's Creed - $2
Guitar Hero III - $2
Lost Odyssey - $22
Grand Theft Auto IV - $25
Halo 3 - $18
Dead Rising - $11

All for 360. EBGames.

EDIT:

By the way, do you need the manuals to trade in games to BBV?



holy !!! I just traded GOW yesterday for 10$. It must be a RDF effect since there were so many xbox's being bought from FS. I am guessing SWTFU is going to drop huge as well. I was told 36$ yesterday but i am guessing it wont be there too long.

[Sakaban]

Traded in today:

2 Harry Potter: Order of Phoenix XBOX360 $8 TIV
Nascar 08 PS3 $8 TIV
Cosmic Family Wii (Forgot)
Mobile Suit Gundam Crossfire PS3 $8 TIV
Battle of The Bands Wii $10 TIV

The guy said I cant trade 2 harry potter games at once so he separated the 2 games for me 1 on each trade in 3 promo.

I got Tales of Vesperia Collector's Edition $69.99
and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Collector's Edition $64.99

*Should have done WoW:WoLK Collector's Edition instead of Naruto for another 69.99 game

[Lone_Prodigy]

holy !!! I just traded GOW yesterday for 10$. It must be a RDF effect since there were so many xbox's being bought from FS. I am guessing SWTFU is going to drop huge as well. I was told 36$ yesterday but i am guessing it wont be there too long.

It's $10 at Blockbuster. TFU is $35 at EB, but $60 if you pre-ordered (and return within one week.)

I would do the Trade-3 but the Wii's fall lineup looks weak.

[wilS]

Wii

The Bigs BBV $10 EB-tiv $12
Tony Hawk proving ground $5 EB-tiv $13
Driver BBV $10 EB-tiv $6
Star Trek Conquest BBV $10 EB-tiv $10
Alien Syndrome BBV (new) $5 EB-tiv $8
Spiderwick Chronicles BBV $8 EB-tiv $8

Xbox 360

Tony Hawk proving ground $10 EB-tiv $8
Tiger Woods 07 BBV $5 EB-tiv $11
Virtua Tennis BBV $10 EB-tiv $7

[revenge7777]

Nights for Wii is no longer above $8. Damnit. Wasted my money at BBV.

Wow, I traded it yesterday and still it got 10.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Nights for Wii is no longer above $8. Damnit. Wasted my money at BBV.

wow, i never checked on nights but i checked Alien Syndorme today and its STILL $8 tiv o.o

[azn-archangel]

PS3 EB TIV used is now $4 and not $6

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone know if the trade 4 for a new release at BBV is running?

still running AFAIK. has been, for like a yr now, +/- (longest running promo at BBV that i've seen)

but it'd be a good idea to call 1st before heading out to re-confirm.

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Wow, I traded it yesterday and still it got 10.

TIVs change by the day.
hence not a good idea to hold onto trade fodder games for too long

[gocodeBC]

Just traded in: Madden 07 (wii, 4.99 @ BBV), Nascar 08 (ps3, ~7 RV with 30% discount), Trauma Centre: Second Opinion (RV ~10), all worked.

[grappos13]

im still pissed that when i asked for nascar ps3 EB TIV like 2 weeks ago that it was 7 and didnt work...now i dunno if i should go out and try to have 3 games for the trade 3 promo... but then again.. i dunno if i would have any time to play all the damn good games that r coming out.. let alone the 30 games i already have lol

[revenge7777]

Does anyone know if the trade 4 for a new release at BBV is running?

Didn't you ask this question few hours ago? Someone already answered..... like seriouly...

[Captain Snazzypants]

Nights for Wii is no longer above $8. Damnit. Wasted my money at BBV.

Take it back - something about the disc skipping, etc. :twisted:
You've got 30 days...

[chopchop330]

Actually I traded in Nights for Wii just now and it worked? I think it showed up as $10 TIV :confused: :confused:

I traded in the following for two copies of Gears of war 2 (CE) since I couldn't upgrade to either Fallout 3 or Fable 2 CE:

NBA Ballers Chosen one (PS3 and Xbox)
Nights (wii)
Battle of the Band (Wii)
Naruto Clash of Ninjas (Wii)
Sega Superstar Tennis (Wii) - I believe the PS3 version works too

AFAIK, Madden 07 works as well but I couldn't find the manual at RV so I didn't buy it ($9.99) though it is the cheapest game that works with this promo.

Edit: Anyone know if anything can be done to transfer the pre-order to something else? If its not possible then I will sell a copy out when I get them.

[RD616]

Actually I traded in Nights for Wii just now and it worked? I think it showed up as $10 TIV :confused: :confused:

I traded in the following for two copies of Gears of war 2 (CE) since I couldn't upgrade to either Fallout 3 or Fable 2 CE:

NBA Ballers Chosen one (PS3 and Xbox)
Nights (wii)
Battle of the Band (Wii)
Naruto Clash of Ninjas (Wii)
Sega Superstar Tennis (Wii) - I believe the PS3 version works too

AFAIK, Madden 07 works as well but I couldn't find the manual at RV so I didn't buy it ($9.99) though it is the cheapest game that works with this promo.

Edit: Anyone know if anything can be done to transfer the pre-order to something else? If its not possible then I will sell a copy out when I get them.

Maybe EB is just trying to rip me off because they said gears didn't qualify either. Is there any way I can make sure they are telling the truth about trade in values?

EDIT:

still running AFAIK. has been, for like a yr now, +/- (longest running promo at BBV that i've seen)

but it'd be a good idea to call 1st before heading out to re-confirm.


Can you do it at any location or only GameRush ones?

[Late Night Merchant]

Actually I traded in Nights for Wii just now and it worked? I think it showed up as $10 TIV :confused: :confused:

I traded in the following for two copies of Gears of war 2 (CE) since I couldn't upgrade to either Fallout 3 or Fable 2 CE:

NBA Ballers Chosen one (PS3 and Xbox)
Nights (wii)
Battle of the Band (Wii)
Naruto Clash of Ninjas (Wii)
Sega Superstar Tennis (Wii) - I believe the PS3 version works too

AFAIK, Madden 07 works as well but I couldn't find the manual at RV so I didn't buy it ($9.99) though it is the cheapest game that works with this promo.

Edit: Anyone know if anything can be done to transfer the pre-order to something else? If its not possible then I will sell a copy out when I get them.

Yeah, I just got quoted $10 TIV for Nights, too, you could be mistaken whoever said it was below 8.

[Auroni]

Since Rogers always labels the disks and it can't be removed...will EB still take the game with the label on the disk?

Thanks in advance.

Also I traded in
Alien Hominide,
Star Trek (wii),
and enchanted arms (Ps3)

for
Saints Row 2.

[belowzeros]

Since Rogers always labels the disks and it can't be removed...will EB still take the game with the label on the disk?

Thanks in advance.

Also I traded in
Alien Hominide,
Star Trek (wii),
and enchanted arms (Ps3)

for
Saints Row 2.



they will take them.

they can also be removed tho if it's the shiny silver ones. peel off the sticker and then rubbing alcohol will take off any residue, it's harmless to the disc :)

[Bargain Bin]

So does EB Games always have T3G1F on for pre-order and new releases? So when NBA 2k9 comes out on Oct 7, can I trade 3 games (with $8 TIV) and get it for free after it comes out?

[Captain Snazzypants]

You can usually do the T3G1F up to one week after a game's release.

[Bargain Bin]

You can usually do the T3G1F up to one week after a game's release.

So after it comes out, by Oct 14, I can trade 3 games ($8 TIV) and get NBA 2K9 for free? If I get it a week after game's release, is there still the additional fee? (like in pre-order).

[grappos13]

nba live 09 demo is pretty good incase u wanted to switch off 2k! lol..

[chopchop330]

nba live 09 demo is pretty good incase u wanted to switch off 2k! lol..

It was not bad at all but I think they simplified the gameplay in a way similar to 2k8? With the trigger button calling for a player to get open and alerting you to pass. I think I will stick with Live unless 2k9 has amazing reviews, the graphics just seem to be a lot better on Live than on the 2k.

[chopchop330]

Maybe EB is just trying to rip me off because they said gears didn't qualify either. Is there any way I can make sure they are telling the truth about trade in values?



Perhaps calling another EB games in your area before to you head there, then tell them that you have called another store verifying the TIV is above $8? I could see that Nights had $10 TIV on the screen. Not sure if your local EBG has the screen blocked or something.

[mahjongmaniac]

Maybe EB is just trying to rip me off because they said gears didn't qualify either. Is there any way I can make sure they are telling the truth about trade in values?


call another local store.

usually, if they take a long time to determine TIV, or they're like "i'm not sure" / " i think it's ...", i call another store to double check.
this is usually the case w/ EBG b/c of their shortened title names in their system along w/ countless abbrev.'s
another alternative is to call the store at later time (for a diff. employee) and ask them if they can take a copy of the game off the shelve and scan for TIV --- that'd be much less erroneous over TIV "quotes" which require manual searching in their TIV DB


for BBV, i double check only if they say a game "cannot be taken" or "cannot be found in the system" (b/c they don't sell it)

Can you do it at any location or only GameRush ones?

should be all locations

[maxpowers]

Dirt for 360 qualifies as of yesterday. Either $10 or $11 tiv

[specs_bv]

PS3 EB TIV used is now $4 and not $6

huh?

[Carbo]

Traded in yesterday:

Godfather: Blackhand Edition(wii): 10
Star Trek Conquests (wii) - $11
Harry Potter and the Order of Pheonix (360) - $8

[RD616]

Does anyone know if BBV accepts games for trade-in if it's missing its manual?

[bembol]

Last time I tried they refused. I know EB Games just lowers your TIV.

[Eclipse09]

I got some updates on tivs at EB as of today

PS3
NBA Street Homecourt - 8
Tony Hawk Proving Grounds - 8
Tony Hawk Project 8 - 8
Dark Kingdom - 12
NBA 07 - 8
Nascar 08 - 8

360
Tony Hawk Proving Grounds - 8

Wii
My Sims Pets 2 - 12
Donky Kong BB - 25
Godfatherv- 11

[cdnsir]

Maybe EB is just trying to rip me off because they said gears didn't qualify either. Is there any way I can make sure they are telling the truth about trade in values?

Frick! I returned my Nights and bought a more expensive freaking game cuz of your misinformed post yesterday! Ah well, serves me right for believing the internet. :mad:

[Sakaban]

Frick! I returned my Nights and bought a more expensive freaking game cuz of your misinformed post yesterday! Ah well, serves me right for believing the internet. :mad:

Should have just called in ebgames urself and asked. I did that for all the games I trade in just so i dont waste my time returning them

[grappos13]

stuff always changes i guess.. i literally just got back from EB 15 min ago.. and the guy told me 8 dollars for project 8 and 11 dollars for proving grounds.. both on ps3...weird...dark kingdom is that high? damn.. maybe i should buy it at loblaws, play it and then just do the TIV :D

[Retardical_Sam]

Just traded in Nights (Wii), Prince Caspian (Wii) and Cars: Mater-national (360) for Fallout 3 CE. The collector's edition was $79.99 for 360 and $84.99 for PC, so I just paid the extra $15 and got it for PC. Note that the guy at EB thought that you could only get $60 credit with the trade-in 3 deal, but I asked him to look at the fine print and it said $69.99.

[heregoes]

Eb TIVs

madden 08 gamecube $3.50
emergency hereos wii $15
alien syndrome wii $8
TH proving ground 360 $8

[mombasaman]

PS3 Turok - $7
Warhawk - ?
Super Mario Strikers - ?

Tried trading in today for Fallout 3. Sorry I didnt get the TIVs for Warhawk and Strikers but they do work for the promo, but I dont know their exact tiv. As you can see, I got jipped by Turok. Its not even a year old! NBA 07 has a higher tiv!. Man couldn't I just pay the guy an extra loonie!

Also does the T31F promo end today (Sunday)? Or is that just the end of the 3 day weekend sale. I just need to find another game with the min. tiv.

[Jouvert]

Also does the T31F promo end today (Sunday)? Or is that just the end of the 3 day weekend sale. I just need to find another game with the min. tiv.

The special Trade 3 get ANY upcoming or new release promo ended today (Sunday). The general T3G1F promo is ongoing but only for specific titles. To see what those specific titles are, refer to the very first post of this thread.

[Bargain Bin]

The special Trade 3 get ANY upcoming or new release promo ended today (Sunday). The general T3G1F promo is ongoing but only for specific titles. To see what those specific titles are, refer to the very first post of this thread.

You can still do T3G1F on any pre-order or new release within 7 days as well, right?

[the_fm]

You can still do T3G1F on any pre-order or new release within 7 days as well correct?

no. actually, it's YMMV. some will do it, some won't allow it. the T3G1F is only for a couple of games. they have a list for those but you can always try and ask for a future release that's not on the list

[Bargain Bin]

Really, I thought it applies to all new releases within 7 days or a pre-order. So can I T3G1F for NBA 2K9 if its before release OR within one week of release?

[neksus]

Official store policy is one week after release.

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone know if BBV accepts games for trade-in if it's missing its manual?

you should be fine. they're more concerned about permanently/badly scratched discs, usually....

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I got some updates on tivs at EB as of today

PS3
NBA Street Homecourt - 8
Tony Hawk Proving Grounds - 8
Tony Hawk Project 8 - 8
Dark Kingdom - 12
NBA 07 - 8
Nascar 08 - 8


hm... i was told THP8 was $10...
yet another reason to sometimes double check TIV at least one more time.


PS2 - Uzumaki Chronicles - $5

i was told $8 over the phone, but scanned at $5 -_- ... oh well i guess that's to give away

[Bargain Bin]

Official store policy is one week after release.

So it applies to any game right? So I could do T3G1F with NBA 2K9?

[neksus]

I don't see why not :)

[the_fm]

So it applies to any game right? So I could do T3G1F with NBA 2K9?

just go and ask

[Bargain Bin]

I don't see why not :)

Haha, thanks. I'll try to get some cheap games at BBV to trade in with my GT5 to get 2K9, but it might take a while to get some games at BBV for cheap considering all the RFDers. I'll check in a few weeks when its a bit closer to 2K9's release.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Qualified at EB with $8+ TIV as of today:

Nights; Journey (Wii)
Madden 07 (Wii)
Super Swing Golf (Wii)
Battle of the Bands (Wii)

Tony Hawk: Proving Ground (360)
Enchanted Arms (PS3)

I had to walk the EB guy through it. He was struggling with what to bump up the three games to in order to equal $69.99. The guy next to him suggested using the calculator in the drawer.

Reminded me of that movie 'Idiocracy'. How hard is it to divide $69.99 by 3? It's like that everywhere these days... <end of rant>

[Bargain Bin]

BTW, if I T3G1F for a game within one week after release, do they still charge the extra fee like they do with pre-orders?

[mahjongmaniac]

I had to walk the EB guy through it. He was struggling with what to bump up the three games to in order to equal $69.99. The guy next to him suggested using the calculator in the drawer.

doesn't have to be exactly divisible by 3.

sometimes they just bump up a couple by 20, and the last up to 30. as long as it adds up to $70, it's good to go


How hard is it to divide $69.99 by 3? It's like that everywhere these days... <end of rant>

heh, well you can't expect all of them to be math experts :P

you might have more frustration at PMing at FS/BB for the 10% of the diff. calcs :lol:

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BTW, if I T3G1F for a game within one week after release, do they still charge the extra fee like they do with pre-orders?

what extra fee? :confused:

[i-o_o-i]

BTW, if I T3G1F for a game within one week after release, do they still charge the extra fee like they do with pre-orders?
they never charge extra fee on pre-orders if you're thinking the min. $5 they charge for pre-order, that does go towards your purchase...

[Eclipse09]

THP8 is $10?
hm... i will find out if it is 10 or 8 when i get the chance

at least it works for the trade in is the important part

[grappos13]

thp8 was 8 TIV at EB.. THPG was 11 EB TIV... i thought someone said project 8 was 25 dollars in the loblaws buy 2 get 1 free thread.. but i think he was just joking lol.. else i was gonna go hit that and get 75 dollars EB TIV for only 42 dollars at loblaws :)

[Eclipse09]

They probably thought it was $25 because the tivs.ca site listed it as $25, but that was as of March

[grappos13]

oh damn i see.. still in march 25 TIV was good considering it was the older tony hawk game and at that time it was 1.5 years old almost

[lp2000]

anyone know the TIV for Star Wars The Force Unleashed and the Orange Box for the 360?

[chdude3]

anyone know the TIV for Star Wars The Force Unleashed and the Orange Box for the 360?http://tivs.ca/

[cyclonebill]

Traded in Rock Band 1 disc for 360 at BBV for a cool $22 on Saturday. More than I expected since you can import all the songs into RB2 for 5 bucks now. Put it towards my purchase of RB2.

[dtrader69]

does edge card credits ever expire?

[chdude3]

does edge card credits ever expire?I've been told by employees that it does not. I've only ever had a few months of inactivity on a given card, but with no repercussions.

[TheGamer2400]

nba live 09 demo is pretty good incase u wanted to switch off 2k! lol..

NBA Live is still garbage. When I played the demo, I had Kobe go right through Garnett for a dunk.

2K9 is the way to go for authentic NBA action. With the news of Living Rosters too, I can't wait for Oct. 7!!!!

[grappos13]

maybe cuz kobe is the best player on the earth? trust me, garnett is my favourite player and kobe is still the best.. maybe u just didnt put any D on... nba live this year is a lot better than its past ones and it should challenge 2k9 in the ratings thsi year.. and the game visuals just look amazing...

[revenge7777]

maybe cuz kobe is the best player on the earth? trust me, garnett is my favourite player and kobe is still the best.. maybe u just didnt put any D on... nba live this year is a lot better than its past ones and it should challenge 2k9 in the ratings thsi year.. and the game visuals just look amazing...

Agreed, espically the new DNA feature for live 09. Its just amazing.

[belowzeros]

09/22/08

x360 Lost Planet Colonies Edition $11 (14.98 used at bbv)
x360 The Simpsons $10 (9.98 used at bbv)
Wii Fifa 08 $10 (9.98 used at bbv)


Godfather edition for the Wii is 14.98 new not 9.98 like tivs.ca mentions

Star Trek Conquest is also 14.98 new, I think the site listed 10 new not sure


Traded in for someone else's Warhammer Collector's that hadn't been picked up or paid for yet >.>

[heimdal]

Now that the weekend promotion is finished, can I still pre-order Fallout 3 CE with a T3G1F + cash to cover the rest?

It's still applicable for certain pre-order games right?
I remember doing it when GTA IV was first released. Don't recall a T3G1F promo going on back then.

[katamaris4ever]

Now that the weekend promotion is finished, can I still pre-order Fallout 3 CE with a T3G1F + cash to cover the rest?

It's still applicable for certain pre-order games right?
I remember doing it when GTA IV was first released. Don't recall a T3G1F promo going on back then.

Prolly. GTA IV (as well as some other AAA titles) have T3G1F during the first week of release.

[neksus]

All titles have T3G1F within a week of its release.
Assuming, of course, your EB knows it's own policies.

[Ninjai]

Anyone been to a BBV lately see any PSN Cards? I wouldn't mind snagging one up.

[heimdal]

All titles have T3G1F within a week of its release.
Assuming, of course, your EB knows it's own policies.

So I just have to pre-order Fallout 3 CE within a week of its release (the week before October 28)?

Thanks. I really want that lunchbox thingy with the extra stuff inside.

[jitterbugjohnny]

09/22/08

x360 Lost Planet Colonies Edition $11 (14.98 at bbv)
x360 The Simpsons $10 (9.98 at bbv)
Wii Fifa 08 $10 (9.98 at bbv)

Just wondering if the prices you gave were for new or used copies of the games?

[Corizzle]

Anyone been to a BBV lately see any PSN Cards? I wouldn't mind snagging one up.

Someone emailed Blockbuster Canada and got this result:

Greetings Dean,

Thank you for taking the time to write. At this point in time
Blockbuster does not have plans to carry PSN cards. Please check
back with us sometime mid 2009.
We hope this helps, should you require any further assistance please
do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a nice day.

Kimberly Fraser
Customer Service
Blockbuster Canada

[katamaris4ever]

Anyone been to a BBV lately see any PSN Cards? I wouldn't mind snagging one up.

Kinda slow to the whole PSN card thing, they're actually going to do it? This is great, since I'm kinda paranoid to online shopping/purchasing anyhow. Now I can download mindless PS3 Eye games for 1.99! :D

[belowzeros]

Just wondering if the prices you gave were for new or used copies of the game?


sorry, the titles i traded were all used. i edited my post

[RD616]

Is there still a regular EBGames T3F1 promo where you can trade in gcn, xbox, and ps2 games as long as they are 8 dollars and more?

[Corizzle]

Is there still a regular EBGames T3F1 promo where you can trade in gcn, xbox, and ps2 games as long as they are 8 dollars and more?

YMMV, you might get a nice guy worker that doesn't care and will let you but you aren't supposed to be able to use the last gen games for T3G1 even if it has an $8 TIV

[Jouvert]

EB Games no longer even accepts Gamecube and XBOX games for trade-ins. On the other hand, you can still trade-in PS2 games normally. Your best bet is to wait until EB has their special "Trade 3, get any game free" weekends - they have one every 5-6 months. Only then are PS2 games eligible in a T3G1F deal.

[rudyjuly2]

Thanks for the website http://www.tivs.ca/. I saw someone traded in the Bourne Conspiracy on the 360 for $35 a couple weeks ago. I just got $35 for my PS3 version today from EB Games! That's better than ebay where a used copy from Canada got just under $30 this past week and that was after shipping.

[revenge7777]

Wow.. Battlefield bad company gold ed is 25 tiv at eb and the normal ed is 35.

[CyniC-]

I did a trade 3 within the past month and I used a game cube game:

Mario Strikers

and 2 others...

For Little Big Planet.

Lucked out I guess! No instructions either. I suggest you guys give it a shot with other GCN games.

[CyniC-]

Did a trade in for Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii) today - Still sitting solid at $25 TIV.

(Got it at BBV for $8 hehehe)

Have fun hunting!

[metallickirby]

Traded in Rock Band (360) at BlockBuster for $22.

Then bought NFL Tour for $4.99. I played the demo, I think it's worth 5 bucks.

[mahjongmaniac]

EB Games no longer even accepts Gamecube and XBOX games for trade-ins. On the other hand, you can still trade-in PS2 games normally. Your best bet is to wait until EB has their special "Trade 3, get any game free" weekends - they have one every 5-6 months. Only then are PS2 games eligible in a T3G1F deal.

hm... during the T3GIF wknd, i've asked a few stores and they said they still do accept GCN/XBOX games, just that they won't be allowed for trade promos anymore in the future

perhaps it depends on the store... i.e. some stores have overstock of GCN/XBOX games, while others don't

[e-man]

hey, if the trade in value is really low (like $2) does that mean I should be able to pick up a used copy for cheap? wanted to get assassin's creed and it says the TIV is only $2.

[freakx2001]

hey, if the trade in value is really low (like $2) does that mean I should be able to pick up a used copy for cheap? wanted to get assassin's creed and it says the TIV is only $2.

if only it worked that way... nah. EB wants the best of both worlds, they will only get ya $2 for the game.. but sell it for a lot more!

[TheGamer2400]

maybe cuz kobe is the best player on the earth? trust me, garnett is my favourite player and kobe is still the best.. maybe u just didnt put any D on... nba live this year is a lot better than its past ones and it should challenge 2k9 in the ratings thsi year.. and the game visuals just look amazing...

I don't think you understand what I said. I had Kobe (I was controlling him) go right through KG for the dunk. Still some collision detection problems here.

Yes, Live is better than last year, but you must be joking if you think it's going to be better than NBA 2K9!!! That game is sick!!! Check out the gameplay videos at Operation Sports (http://www.operationsports.com/) and get back to me.

BTW, 2K9 Living Rosters feature is better than Live's 360 feature. 2K9 rosters will have new animations for players too!

[TheGamer2400]

hm... during the T3GIF wknd, i've asked a few stores and they said they still do accept GCN/XBOX games, just that they won't be allowed for trade promos anymore in the future

perhaps it depends on the store... i.e. some stores have overstock of GCN/XBOX games, while others don't

I think they'll still accept rare titles like Marvel vs Capcom 2.

[chuckdeg]

went there a month ago to get NHL 09 ..and i traded Smash Bros Melee. They had like 5-6 copies but I guess it's still selling well at 29.99

[ceraf]

I think they'll still accept rare titles like Marvel vs Capcom 2.

who with the right mind would trade that in?

[CyniC-]

I remember seeing someone trade in FF III (Snes) for a few bucks. So anyone can have a right frame of mind to trade in anything...

[TheGamer2400]

who with the right mind would trade that in?

I have two original copies of the game (PS2 and Xbox). I want to get rid of the Xbox version as playing that on the 360 is just terrible due to poor emulation. Yeah, I wouldn't sell my copy to EB as the last time I asked the TIV for it, they said $14!! :mad: I know the game sells pretty well on eBay though.

[wpgguy99]

Wow that sucked.

Went to BBV.

Madden 08 - 360 1$ .... Yep one freakin dollar.
Ace Combat Six 22$ .... Not bad but consider they sell it for 50$ still.

Confirmed that Empress EB Games will not do trade X games for a new one. You can always drive out to Selkirk. Man Winnipeg counselors are total bone heads.

So it looks like Rogers is the best option, other then the 30% off etc... sales BBV may have.

BTW the BBV on Young St has all their games marked at a higher price then I am seeing on TIV.ca. I asked them to look some of them up and they confirmed them .... such as Ninja Gaiden for 35$ not 20$.

[mau77on]

Traded in Sims 2 (xbox) for $6 the other just in case people still think they don't accept xbox/gc games

[The drew]

Traded in Sims 2 (xbox) for $6 the other just in case people still think they don't accept xbox/gc games

They don't accept GC/Xbox games during the T3G1F.

[dbdudley]

I remember seeing someone trade in FF III (Snes) for a few bucks. So anyone can have a right frame of mind to trade in anything...

That game IS worth a ton though. I would never trade it for a few bucks.

[i-o_o-i]

traded in the following today:
- The Simpsons (360)
- Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (PS3)
- No More Heroes (Wii)
Found No More Heroes at Zellers (2 for $30), great deal if you can find it and want that game...

[SigBro]

They don't accept GC/Xbox games during the T3G1F.

I traded in Zelda: Windwaker for GC for the T3G1F that happened this past weekend. One GC game and 2 Wii games got me Gears of War 2 CE. I guess maybe it varies from store to store...but it's not even the first time I've traded in a GC game for the T3 deal.

[mahjongmaniac]

hey, if the trade in value is really low (like $2) does that mean I should be able to pick up a used copy for cheap? wanted to get assassin's creed and it says the TIV is only $2.

at EBG, rarely ever.

you'd have better luck at BBV. they don't turn around an resell it PPed for ridiculously inflated prices

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if only it worked that way... nah. EB wants the best of both worlds, they will only get ya $2 for the game.. but sell it for a lot more!

as some on here like to put it: "EBG likes to rip off kids" :lol:

[Talktomy9Iron]

went to do a trade today they wouldn't take 2 of the games cause there was no manuals anyone know if this is a across the board thing of just maybe bad luck

[snowman2018]

went to do a trade today they wouldn't take 2 of the games cause there was no manuals anyone know if this is a across the board thing of just maybe bad luck

Yes, you need manuals to be eligible for the trade in promotions.

[Guamon]

Went to an EB Games today and traded 3 for GoW2. The sales rep was nice enough to accept my games without manuals.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (360) was $8
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS) was $8
ATV Offroad Fury Pro (PSP) was $12

[DumasF]

went to do a trade today they wouldn't take 2 of the games cause there was no manuals anyone know if this is a across the board thing of just maybe bad luck
Yes, you need manuals to be eligible for the trade in promotions.
I have certainly traded in a few games at EB without manuals for T3G1F promotions. It seems to depend on the store; their policy probably says they require manuals, but not all employees are strict about it.

[booyahchild01]

I just got back from EB doing the T3POF for NBA 2k9. I couldn't get it because Chrome Hounds has gone down in price. Here's what I was going to trade in:

Chrome Hounds: $7
NBA 2K8
Alien Syndrome

The guy just bumped up my NBA 2K8 and Alien Syndrome, so now all I have to pay is about $13 when I pick it up.

[specs_bv]

Rock Band ps3 still gets $33 at EB as of 5pm today.

[wilS]

Just went to EB today and was about to do some trade ins and found out the T3GIF is back this weekend Sept 26-28. Again, they will bump up the value to $69.99 for pre releases. Also they are giving away a free EDGE card when you do the promo this weekend

[belowzeros]

Just went to EB today and was about to do some trade ins and found out the T3GIF is back this weekend Sept 26-28. Again, they will bump up the value to $69.99 for pre releases. Also they are giving away a free EDGE card when you do the promo this weekend


whut!

*grumble grumble*

[Bargain Bin]

Just went to EB today and was about to do some trade ins and found out the T3GIF is back this weekend Sept 26-28. Again, they will bump up the value to $69.99 for pre releases. Also they are giving away a free EDGE card when you do the promo this weekend

Can anyone confirm this?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Yeah, I went in to an EB to trade in a few games and saw the flyer. Not sure why I kept on going with my trades instead of waiting 24 hours but whaddya gonna do.

Here are some new TIVs:

Tony Hawk: Project 8 (360) does NOT qualify ($5)
Virtua Tennis (360) also does NOT ($7)
Stuntman Ignition (PS3) doesn't either ($7) this wasn't a good day...

FIght Night Round 3 (360) DID qualify (and is only $4.99 used at BBV)
Nights: Journey (Wii) still qualifies too

[AJD23]

What do you mean by free? As in, they just give you a free EDGE card to store credit on (they give you one anytime you trade in games/accesories for credit anyways). Or they give you an EDGE card with the 10% discount on used games/accessories... i'm kind of confused.:|

[CyniC-]

Went to EB today and saw Battle of the Bands for Wii ($10) brand new. TIV is prob < $8... but that's just my guess.

[jitterbugjohnny]

I am going to give a call to my local EB today but, I was just curious if anyone knew if Call Of Duty: World At War has made it to the trade 3 get it free list yet?

[mahjongmaniac]

went to do a trade today they wouldn't take 2 of the games cause there was no manuals anyone know if this is a across the board thing of just maybe bad luck

wow. good news.

so you finally got that ban resolved?

[mahjongmaniac]

What do you mean by free? As in, they just give you a free EDGE card to store credit on (they give you one anytime you trade in games/accesories for credit anyways). Or they give you an EDGE card with the 10% discount on used games/accessories... i'm kind of confused.:|

i'm pretty sure it's the free Edge card w/ the Edge membership sticker

or, if you have an Edge card already, they'll just give you the sticker w/ exp. date indicated

[TheGamer2400]

Just went to EB today and was about to do some trade ins and found out the T3GIF is back this weekend Sept 26-28. Again, they will bump up the value to $69.99 for pre releases. Also they are giving away a free EDGE card when you do the promo this weekend

I doubt they're doing this promo again when they just did it last weekend.

[Captain Snazzypants]

And yet they have flyers with this weekend printed on them. But you're probably right... :twisted:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hmmm, I dropped by an other EB today after work and there was no sign of the promo anywhere. The flyers are black and white this time, and were behind the counter at the first place I saw them at - no posters like last week...

[cdnsir]

It's fully on. The same sign as last week, but with a sticker on it covering the old date with this weekend's dates. Once you're inside, there would be tons of black and white printout on the counter. On there, it clearly states the $69.99 limit and a free edge card with trade.

eb tiv as of Sep 26

360
Tony Hawk: Proving Grounds - $8

Wii
Nights - $10
The Simpsons - $11

[bluestreetlight]

Some PS3 games TIV today.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue $12
Sega Rally Revo $12
Virtua Tennis 3 $16
Devil May Cry 4 $33 :eek:

[The drew]

Some PS3 games TIV today.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue $12
Sega Rally Revo $12
Virtua Tennis 3 $16
Devil May Cry 4 $33 :eek:

Lol PS3 Version is $33 while the 360 Version is $7. It's Good to be a PS3 Owner:) .

[CHINAdeals]

who with the right mind would trade that in?

+500000'

on that note. kind of. i hope street fighter iv is good

[awworld]

Don't exactly understand the edge card portion, but to make a long story short. Went to BBV (on Hastings) and picked up wii Ghost Squad for $10 (using my credits) then headed straight to EB (Brentwood) and trade it along with ps3 Enchanted Arms and ps3 RidgeRacer7 for LBP. I asked him about the Edge card and he said they currently ran out and that he gave me $20 credit per game. All I need to do is show the receipt on pickup. Should I be insisting on the edge card?

ps
The RV on Kingsway & Willingdon has the 2 for $40 but nothing good.
The BBV on Kingsway (Burnaby) and the BBV on Hastings has no cheap games for EB trades the cheapest was wii Nights for $15. I was lucky to get Ghost Squad, didn't want to drive around.

[Talktomy9Iron]

wow. good news.

so you finally got that ban resolved?

so i lied a little i didn't go and do the trade someone else did, im being smart now though, the people doin the trades are not trading any of the same titles so no banning, since they are not breaking the rules

[mombasaman]

The 3G1F is definitely on. I traded some games today for LBP.

PS3 Tony Hawk Proving Ground $8
PS3 NBA Street Homecourt $8
Wii Mario Strikers $20

I brought a copy of Warhawk and because it was the one that came with the headset, it said Not For Resale in the back. The guy would've taken it but he said it's $1 TIV. I'm assuming if you get the stand alone it could be more since it's probably a different sku.

Also, do they keep record of the games I trade in? For example, if I trade in the exact same games listed above but on separate occasions, would I run into any problems? Besides, why would they really care if I trade in multiple games at different times, heck even at the same time. They're only going to resell it for triple the amount they're giving me anyways. Rant over.

[grappos13]

im pretty sure they dont have the record, or they cant really stop you from trading it in...ive done the same games before...im still thinking whether i should go and just get 3 games that are 8 TIV from that loblaws buy 2 get 1 free (yes i know it ended on thursday) but I have the receipt and can trade to make sure i have 8 dollar TIV games.. and then pre-order a 69.99 game.. basically saving 30 dollars..

if you want to sell that version of warhawk to me, ill gladly take it :) im GTA too!! ill give u 5x what EB is giving u! :)

[dtrader69]

just came back from the states (boston) for a business trip...
for all you going out of town soon...
gamestop has a b2g1 free on all used games...

[i-o_o-i]

Don't exactly understand the edge card portion, but to make a long story short. Went to BBV (on Hastings) and picked up wii Ghost Squad for $10 (using my credits) then headed straight to EB (Brentwood) and trade it along with ps3 Enchanted Arms and ps3 RidgeRacer7 for LBP. I asked him about the Edge card and he said they currently ran out and that he gave me $20 credit per game. All I need to do is show the receipt on pickup. Should I be insisting on the edge card?

ps
The RV on Kingsway & Willingdon has the 2 for $40 but nothing good.
The BBV on Kingsway (Burnaby) and the BBV on Hastings has no cheap games for EB trades the cheapest was wii Nights for $15. I was lucky to get Ghost Squad, didn't want to drive around.
If you ever buy used stuff at EB then the Edge card would be useful, otherwise its useless, the Edge card just gives you 10% discount on all used stuff...

[mahjongmaniac]

What do you mean by free? As in, they just give you a free EDGE card to store credit on (they give you one anytime you trade in games/accesories for credit anyways). Or they give you an EDGE card with the 10% discount on used games/accessories... i'm kind of confused.:|

so i lied a little i didn't go and do the trade someone else did, im being smart now though, the people doin the trades are not trading any of the same titles so no banning, since they are not breaking the rules

heh, just make sure they don't find out that your friends are in any way related to you, else they're gonna ban them too lol

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The 3G1F is definitely on. I traded some games today for LBP.

PS3 Tony Hawk Proving Ground $8
PS3 NBA Street Homecourt $8
Wii Mario Strikers $20

would've been worthwhile to trade Mario individually for credit. you only get a $3-5 TIV bump for the game.

I brought a copy of Warhawk and because it was the one that came with the headset, it said Not For Resale in the back. The guy would've taken it but he said it's $1 TIV. I'm assuming if you get the stand alone it could be more since it's probably a different sku.

there's no "diff. SKU" for a NFR copy. if it's, for e.g., a ENG/FRE copy, then they might be diff., since UPCs are diff. (in the past, there have been times where there was discrepancy of TIVs b/t ENG/FRE copies too... FYI)
if they allowed the trade, they'd simply just look up in their system the title, and manually ring it thru


Also, do they keep record of the games I trade in? For example, if I trade in the exact same games listed above but on separate occasions, would I run into any problems?

EBG, no. BBV, yes

however, i'm sure if they really wanted to, they can physically check the receipts (altho that might be a PITA to do)


Besides, why would they really care if I trade in multiple games at different times, heck even at the same time. They're only going to resell it for triple the amount they're giving me anyways. Rant over.

to prevent abusers

[cavityking]

So I tried the trade 3 + $30 for the DS at my EB today (Spruce Grove, AB), and they told me they only know about the DS being on sale for $100 right now (T6GIF is still going on, but I didn't have 6 games). Ended up trading Madden 07 and 2 copies of Nights to preorder LittleBigPlanet, and Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for store credit (they haven't heard about the free EDGE weekend either, oh well).

Trade values at EB as of Sept 27:
- Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii) - $25
- Madden 07 (Wii) - $11
- Nights (Wii) - $10

[neksus]

couldn't you just put the $70 credit towards the $100 DS?

[neksus]

I had originally planned to keep tivs.ca ad free, not to mention integrate a graphical interface...
however - the site is fairly simple with only textual, and so far this month it's received 50955 hits and used 5.21 GB of bandwidth...averaging over 300 unique a day (not bad for a site that's less than a month old).
Keep in mind that the images only accounted for 1.5 megs of the usage (and good thing I optimized the mobile page to be under 7kb!)

The weird part is that 2/3 of the bandwidth is coming from the US (according to awstats)...

All in all I'll have to find a way to support the traffic over the long term.

[Lone_Prodigy]

PGR 4 (360) - $8
Dancing with the Stars (Wii) - $13
Ratatouille (PSP) - $8 :-0
Crash of the Titans (PSP) - $8+

My Word Coach (Wii) - $1
Spyro Eternal Night (Wii) - $7
Kids Sports Hockey (Wii) - $4
Quake 4 (360) - $2
Golden Compass (PS3) - $7

Other games under $8 that I don't remember the TIV of:
Jumper (Wii)
Sonic (360)
Moto GP 07 (360)
300 (PSP)

[Captain Snazzypants]

Tiger07 for PSP - $16 TIV at EB
Yeah, you read that right...

I just need another game to go with my Lair (PS3 - $8) now...

P.S. DKBB (Wii) is still $25

[belowzeros]

I had originally planned to keep tivs.ca ad free, not to mention integrate a graphical interface...
however - the site is fairly simple with only textual, and so far this month it's received 50955 hits and used 5.21 GB of bandwidth...averaging over 300 unique a day (not bad for a site that's less than a month old).
Keep in mind that the images only accounted for 1.5 megs of the usage (and good thing I optimized the mobile page to be under 7kb!)

The weird part is that 2/3 of the bandwidth is coming from the US (according to awstats)...

All in all I'll have to find a way to support the traffic over the long term.


why don't you exclude US traffic? Save you a lot of wasted bandwidth...they are likely hitting it from search engines or talk about it from rfd thinking it's EB usa as rfd indexes very well. If you like the traffic and are looking to make some cash (no problem here) then keep the US numbers :)

the page doesn't print well with firefox 3 btw it only prints page 1, IE is fine.

[neksus]

I was actually thinking that maybe mobile devices are registering as an american domain as well...
Also, I intend to create a printable/media css file (also with checkmark boxes to indicate which consoles to print) but haven't gotten around to it. Got an example scan/photo of what prints in FF3?
*wonders if he can print to file from FF...*

edit - just did a print preview...I'll have to look into why it's doing that. I'm assuming it's because it's using the default height attributes and excluding the hidden divs, so maybe I'll have to make a "printable" version of the page.

[belowzeros]

*wonders if he can print to file from FF...*

edit - just did a print preview...I'll have to look into why it's doing that. I'm assuming it's because it's using the default height attributes and excluding the hidden divs, so maybe I'll have to make a "printable" version of the page.


yea hehe I'm not a complete moron I did try that too troubleshooting. It just prints page 1 even dumping to a pdf. The print command doesn't see anything past page 1, everything displays fine in the browser tho.

it hasn't been said enuf tho ty for the page :)

[Taft]

neksus, I support you adding ads to tivs.ca - for all the work you've put in you could at least make a few bucks.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Excellent idea about restricting traffic from the U.S. It's a waste of your/our bandwidth, and a waste of their time in the end. As for advertising, do whatever you need to do. Who cares if there are ads in there, we are after the TIV only, but if someone wants to click through on something else, it's all gravy :twisted:

[chopchop330]

Anybody know if EB will take in a game without original case and manual for credit (Not for any promos)?

[grappos13]

yes chop chop.. i did it in august so im pretty sure u still can.. i just gave the CD in a regular jewel case and they gave me the credit

[chopchop330]

yes chop chop.. i did it in august so im pretty sure u still can.. i just gave the CD in a regular jewel case and they gave me the credit

Sounds good, I would just put it in a black case and give it to them then, thanks :cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

The weird part is that 2/3 of the bandwidth is coming from the US (according to awstats)...

there are CDNs checking out US deals forum like slickdeals, so there's no doubt Americans are doing the same the other way around ;)

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PGR 4 (360) - $8

this def.'ly is a title that went back up... quite surprisingly :-0

[neksus]

there are CDNs checking out US deals forum like slickdeals, so there's no doubt Americans are doing the same the other way around ;)

I wonder if I should make an American one, too :P

[Blue7thGen]

Just traded in a couple of games today for Socom

Harry potter (PS3)
lost planet (360)
nintendogs (DS)

Just a note, NFS:Carbon for the 360 is no longer eligible. I tried trading it in today its only worth 7 bucks... :( Had to trade in the nintendogs instead....

Also, NBA 2k7 (PS3) is worth 6 bucks, Panzoor Dragoon Orta (xbox) is only worth 3 bucks.

[Lone_Prodigy]

My mistake... DwtS (Wii) is $17, not $13.

I have no problem with ads on tivs.ca... I would've added some to the scribblewiki if there weren't already ads. :D

[neksus]

Meh I'll give it a dry run for a month and see how it goes.

[chopchop330]

Took advantage of the promo today for Gears of War 2 CE with:

Alone in the Dark (Wii)
Don King Prize Fighter (Xbox 360) => I believe this had a $24 TIV?!
Dirt (Xbox 360)

Got my cool Edge card with the classic Mario vs. DK design for free as well.

[Makaveli the Don]

How do you guys take the sticker off of the middle part of the CD when it's bought from Rogers?

[Eclipse09]

Went today to trade in 3 games (Sept 28 08)

EB TIVs

PS3
Dark Kingdom - 12
Call of Duty 3 - 12

Wii
Manhunt 2 - 13

[chadw01]

Quick question.. so at EB, do you have to trade-in three physical games at $8, or can you give them one game if its TIV is at least $24 to get in on their current promo?

[ApolloCreed]

The three games have to have a minimum $8 TIV, so you can use any game that is equal to or higher. However, it's usually best to save games with higher values and not us them towards the T3G1F promo.

Traded in GTA4 (360) Sunday at EB for $25 towards Fable 2 preorder.

[maxpowers]

How do you guys take the sticker off of the middle part of the CD when it's bought from Rogers?

Just like the hot wax technique (ouch), peel the sticker off completely and use the same sticker to press against the VOID letters that remained on the cd and peel it off again.

[chadw01]

The three games have to have a minimum $8 TIV, so you can use any game that is equal to or higher. However, it's usually best to save games with higher values and not us them towards the T3G1F promo.

Traded in GTA4 (360) Sunday at EB for $25 towards Fable 2 preorder.

Okay, I understand you need 3 games at $8 min TIV, but my question was whether you can give them 1 game at $24 instead?

Sorry for the confusion, if any. Thanks!

[Eternia]

Okay, I understand you need 3 games at $8 min TIV, but my question was whether you can give them 1 game at $24 instead?

Sorry for the confusion, if any. Thanks!
No, that will only count as 1 game, you'll still need 2 more.

[chadw01]

No, that will only count as 1 game, you'll still need 2 more.

Ah, okay.. great - guess it's better to hit the BBV used game rack like everyone else then.

Thanks for the info.

[freakx2001]

Ah, okay.. great - guess it's better to hit the BBV used game rack like everyone else then.

Thanks for the info.

yeah, that method hasn't been working well too well as of late.. ever since BBV had their buy 2 get 1 free deal over the summer.. that place has been cleared out.

[mombasaman]

i know the weekend promo is over but can I still go over to trade in 3 for the select titles listed on the first post? Does that promo ever end?

[Captain Snazzypants]

No, never ends, but they may restrict it to certain upcoming titles - YMMV depending on the store.

Some TIVs to post as of Saturday the 27th:

Conflict: Denied (PS3) $17
Condemned: Bloodshot (PS3) $16
Tiger Woods 07 (PSP) $16

Dark Sector (PS3) - didn't work

[i-o_o-i]

Ah, okay.. great - guess it's better to hit the BBV used game rack like everyone else then.

Thanks for the info.
and its better to trade your 1 game thats worth $24 by itself because they only bump your games to $19ish for trade 3

[booyahchild01]

Damn, I tried accessing the site just now and was greeted with "Bandwidth Exceeded" :cry:

[mahjongmaniac]

Just like the hot wax technique (ouch), peel the sticker off completely and use the same sticker to press against the VOID letters that remained on the cd and peel it off again.

that actually works pretty well i find :D

others also recommend using goo-gone (or the like) for other sticky residues

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and its better to trade your 1 game thats worth $24 by itself because they only bump your games to $19ish for trade 3

if MSRP of game is $60, each game will be bumped to $20
if game is $70, each game bumped to $23.33


if TIV of game is $24 or more, it won't get bumped at all

[Bargain Bin]

Anyone know when the next 2/$40 deal will be on at RV?

[neksus]

Damn, I tried accessing the site just now and was greeted with "Bandwidth Exceeded" :cry:

Sorry about that. Fixing now :)

[greywolf501]

Anyone know when the next 2/$40 deal will be on at RV?
It generally is always centered around holidays, although this past summer was different and they were on at random times. But generally it's on a long week-end so the next one should be the week-end of Thanksgiving, starting October 9-10

[Carbo]

Anyone know what BBV's return policy is on PP games? I ended up buying a game that didnt have a high enough TIV.

[grappos13]

i think u get screwed.. atleast thats what i thought.. anyone know about Rogers video return policy for used games / blu-rays that they reseal them selves? i was told it was 30 days.... but i am not sure.. if anyone knows, let me know.. thanks

[chopchop330]

It generally is always centered around holidays, although this past summer was different and they were on at random times. But generally it's on a long week-end so the next one should be the week-end of Thanksgiving, starting October 9-10
I am waiting for the one near Christmas with lots of good games coming out and they would be likely found at RV :twisted:

[The drew]

I am waiting for the one near Christmas with lots of good games coming out and they would be likely found at RV :twisted:

Hopefully they will have the 2/$30 Deal on Boxing Day.

[Lone_Prodigy]

i think u get screwed.. atleast thats what i thought.. anyone know about Rogers video return policy for used games / blu-rays that they reseal them selves? i was told it was 30 days.... but i am not sure.. if anyone knows, let me know.. thanks

I've been told 14 days from purchase if it doesn't work. I'm not sure about BBV though.

[rui]

Does BBV have pre-order for guitar hero world tour,I have $35 credit and want to buy it.

[neksus]

Does BBV have pre-order for guitar hero world tour,I have $35 credit and want to buy it.

You could always spend the $35 on games that qualify and trade them in at EB for a fully paid-off game...

[edifonzo]

I picked up Cars Mater-national Preplayed for Xbox360 at Rogers Video for $7 ($10-30%) because I needed another $8 doller TIV at EB.

Worked great and the EB manager was suprised that it had that high of a TIV.

Peace

[Carbo]

The Bigs (wii), had a value of $3 today, NOT 12 as per tivs.ca

[Bargain Bin]

So how often do the 2/$40 deals happen at RV? Do they happen often enough that you can guarantee that it'll probably be on during Thanksgiving weekend?

[OneTimeOnlySale]

So how often do the 2/$40 deals happen at RV? Do they happen often enough that you can guarantee that it'll probably be on during Thanksgiving weekend?

This has already been answered a million times. In fact, if you scroll back not even one page you can find the answer.

Actually now that I see, you've already asked the same question just above.

[Bargain Bin]

Sorry, just interested in the deal. Seems like you can get some great deal, but have to go to right locations at right times.

[mahjongmaniac]

Anyone know when the next 2/$40 deal will be on at RV?

expect news about it for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday wknd

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Anyone know what BBV's return policy is on PP games? I ended up buying a game that didnt have a high enough TIV.

30 days on PPed games.
"satisfaction guaranteed" policy, but you'd better have a good reason for returning it other than "it didn't have high enough TIV at EBG".... :P

[Captain Snazzypants]

30 days on PPed games.
"satisfaction guaranteed" policy, but you'd better have a good reason for returning it other than "it didn't have high enough TIV at EBG".... :P

So true, but if you do want to try that, let us know what look you get :twisted: Depending on the RV, the PP'd games will be in various states. If it's scratched at all, you can say it didn't work reliably, and if it's missing a manual, you can use that as an excuse.

BBV is the same way (30 days) except that they will actually try to repair the disc for you (and usually do a pretty good job), so you can get that game all shiny and new...but still only worth $3 at EB... :twisted:

I did manage to return one PPd game to Rogers saying that I picked up the wrong title for my son. They let me exchange it for another one no problem - probably depends on the staff you get an their biorhythmic state at the moment...

[mahjongmaniac]

So true, but if you do want to try that, let us know what look you get :twisted: Depending on the RV, the PP'd games will be in various states. If it's scratched at all, you can say it didn't work reliably, and if it's missing a manual, you can use that as an excuse.

IME, that's not always "acceptable" as an excuse.
YMMV

BBV is the same way (30 days) except that they will actually try to repair the disc for you (and usually do a pretty good job), so you can get that game all shiny and new...but still only worth $3 at EB... :twisted:

yeah... now that they've got those resurfacing machines, it'll prbly be less likely for any customer to return PPed games for any reason...

[grappos13]

i was asking about sealed used games / blu-ray movies...anyone know for sure whether or not I can or cannot return a sealed used game or blu-ray at rogers? one girl at the cash told me that i could within 30 days since its sealed.. but she didnt seem like she knew for sure.. thanks

[chdude3]

IME, that's not always "acceptable" as an excuse.
YMMVThat's why I always check for the manual BEFORE buying. If it doesn't have one, I tell them I don't want it. A couple times the clerk has given me a manual from the rental pile.

[Captain Snazzypants]

That's why I always check for the manual BEFORE buying. If it doesn't have one, I tell them I don't want it. A couple times the clerk has given me a manual from the rental pile.

And for those RV stores (or those cases) where you can't tell, just mention it when you buy it and they'll tell you "just return it within 30 days if that's a problem...".

I returned a few 360 games to BBV that didn't qualify at EB, and they were in perfect condition with manuals. I just said they didn't always work on my machine (blamed my 360) and they had no problems with that since I had the receipt, the games were fine, and it was from the same store. Then again, I have the sweetest puppy dog eyes at times like that so they couldn't resist (think of the cat from Shrek)

Interestingly, when they started to give me credit, it was a lot higher than what I had paid so they had to override the system. Seems BBV is indeed raising the prices on the PPV'd games which smells like a "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" or similar promotion is on the horizon...

Final TIV update:
Turning Point for PS3 still has a $26 at EB Games!
Civ Revolution for DS is $12
GT Prologue (PS3) is $11

[awworld]

For people looking for PS2 games for trade in or play. The RV in Burnaby at Royal Oak near Rumble has .hack vol 2 for $10-30% and Xenosaga 3 for $15-30%. They both appeared to have manuals. As you can see that they have the -30% off ppg deal and not 2 for $40.

[Solamnus]

EB Update for TIV (all games used):

1st October 2008

PS3:
Soul Calibur 4 - 35$
Condemned 2 - 16$

Wii:
Super Mario Galaxies - 35$

DS:
Advance Wards Dual Strike - 7$
Tiger Woods 05 - 5$
Madden 06 - 7$
Metroid Pinball - 5$

[Makaveli the Don]

Just rip off the stickers from my RV game? Couldn't that potentially damage the disk?

[ricenice]

i was asking about sealed used games / blu-ray movies...anyone know for sure whether or not I can or cannot return a sealed used game or blu-ray at rogers? one girl at the cash told me that i could within 30 days since its sealed.. but she didnt seem like she knew for sure.. thanks

You can return previously viewed/played movies and games within 30 days with orignal recipt even if it was opened.

[Blue7thGen]

You can return previously viewed/played movies and games within 30 days with orignal recipt even if it was opened.

Can you still return them if you rip off the RV sticker from the game disc?

[grappos13]

u can returned open ones? i thought only if they "dont" work...and do i have to rip off the rogers sticker before i trade something into EB? i think i have gotten lucky and the stickers were on the manuals and not the game discs for me..

btw.. for those interested.. there was 1 copy of madden 09 at the rogers video at bayview and major mac that rings up as 39.99 - 12 dollars for discount...

and off topic.. they have transformers blu-ray for 21 - 5.60 for discount.. so it is only like 18 after tax.. decent for transformers.. i wanted to go and return my FS transformers since its still sealed but i think my 30 days is up (i got it for like 23 dollars anyway with that buy 2 get 1 free that time)

[movieking]

Has anyone traded in one of the 09 EA Games anywhere yet (Madden, NHL, Tiger Woods)? Just curious to see what the TIV might be.

[Makaveli the Don]

Has anyone traded in one of the 09 EA Games anywhere yet (Madden, NHL, Tiger Woods)? Just curious to see what the TIV might be.

Should be $35 at EB

[greywolf501]

Should be $35 at EB

And $36 at BBV

[ceraf]

rock band ps2 is $14 at BBV....i think i'll take it to FS instead.

[grappos13]

ur gonna take it to FS to what? did u mean for sale here? might be hard since when i was at rogers yesterday they had rock band ps2 for 19.99 - 8 dollars for the 30% discount.. same with madden 09 as well... really good deal here guys.. and i went a week ago to the same rogers and they had it them too

[AJD23]

ceraf probably meant Future Shop.

[aidzhsiah]

Traded in successfully today at EBGames:

Bee Movie (Wii)
Trauma Center (Wii)
Simpsons Game (Wii)

Also, checked the trade in value of Alone in the Dark (360) - $13

[mahjongmaniac]

That's why I always check for the manual BEFORE buying. If it doesn't have one, I tell them I don't want it. A couple times the clerk has given me a manual from the rental pile.

yep, that's what i always do too.

as for asking them to jack a manual off the rental games, that seems to be a YMMV type of thing... others seem to have success, while others have failed (that'd be me)


anyhoo, aside f/ the rental pile, ask them to check their "customer returns drawer" ... chances are, you might find that they have a pile of manuals of all platforms for various games there (customers who forget to return them, or lost 'n found later after the game was returned)

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For people looking for PS2 games for trade in or play. The RV in Burnaby at Royal Oak near Rumble has .hack vol 2 for $10-30% and Xenosaga 3 for $15-30%. They both appeared to have manuals. As you can see that they have the -30% off ppg deal and not 2 for $40.

if you feel lucky, might wanna check BBV for .hack series games,if you can't find it at RV

vol 1 & 2 are $10 there PPed.

as for Xenosaga, last time i checked (which was like >1/2 yr ago) it was $20 PPed at BBV. PPed pricing might've dropped by now.

[grappos13]

since when can you trade in games to FS in GTA? if you can, someone tell me which futureshop :D

[i-o_o-i]

anyone knows if Battle of the Bands Wii still works? its going to be on sale at Toys R Us for $9.xx

[AJD23]

since when can you trade in games to FS in GTA? if you can, someone tell me which futureshop :D

I don't know about the Toronto area, but Brampton to Mississauga all Future Shop's seem to take in used games. Long process though.

[grappos13]

really? i havent seen a used game section anywhere.. good TIVs? :)

[AJD23]

They're alright. To get an idea:
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (360) - ~$15
Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii) - ~$13

Only 2 titles I traded in there so far.

[Arion]

since when can you trade in games to FS in GTA? if you can, someone tell me which futureshop :D

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/06/17/bestbuy-used-video.html

It's news to me too, but it looks like it's coming very soon everywhere. Hopefully better TiVs than EB Games. More competition is always good though.

[Makaveli the Don]

So if I trade in two games $35 each, towards another game [new] @ $59.99 do I have to pay the tax on it?

[greywolf501]

So if I trade in two games $35 each, towards another game [new] @ $59.99 do I have to pay the tax on it?
No

[wilkz07]

Has anyone heard of a 'Trade 1 game get a new release for 29.99' at ebgames?

I heard someone mention it but can't remember when the promo was on for or if it was just bs.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Has anyone heard of a 'Trade 1 game get a new release for 29.99' at ebgames?

I heard someone mention it but can't remember when the promo was on for or if it was just bs.

+1 me want to know, would be hot !

[chdude3]

I don't know about the Toronto area, but Brampton to Mississauga all Future Shop's seem to take in used games. Long process though.Yeah, I stopped at the Dundas/403 FS the other day and they had some crappy printed signs advertising that they would take in used games for store credit.

How long is the process? What makes it so long???

[Captain Snazzypants]

Fatal Inertia (360) still has an $8 TIV at EB ($20 at BBV!)

[Corizzle]

Fatal Inertia (360) still has an $8 TIV at EB ($20 at BBV!)

I picked it up used at EB for $5 in the summer when they were having that firesale, weird that I could turn that around and use it for a T3G1 or just gain $15 at BBV. I guess the same thing happened with other games on sale at that time.

[grappos13]

i didnt get into the ps3 loop until late july.. what kind of fire sale did EB have?

really good deals for ps3 games at the time?

[Corizzle]

i didnt get into the ps3 loop until late july.. what kind of fire sale did EB have?

really good deals for ps3 games at the time?

It was mostly 360/Wii games.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580779

[thechampion116]

i didnt get into the ps3 loop until late july.. what kind of fire sale did EB have?

really good deals for ps3 games at the time?

it wasn't too great.

stranglehold for 20, WWE08 for 10, Motorstorm 10

were the ones I could remember, but that was a while back.

[mau77on]

it wasn't too great.

stranglehold for 20, WWE08 for 10, Motorstorm 10

were the ones I could remember, but that was a while back.


Stranglehold was actually 10 bucks but i think that one game that a lot of people jumped on was when guitar hero 3 went for 5 bucks

[Captain Snazzypants]

Battle of the Bands (Wii) which is on sale for $9.99 has a TIV of only $7 now at EB. Seems like they wised up this time :twisted:

Also, Devil May Cry 4 (PS3) only has a TIV of $15 ($17 at BBV), and not $34 as the tivs.ca site shows. Did someone get lucky or was that a bad quote?

[JKL]

Battle of the Bands (Wii) which is on sale for $9.99 has a TIV of only $7 now at EB. Seems like they wised up this time :twisted:

For a second there i thought that i can finally get the last game to trade in for LBP at EB, need 1 more $8+ game. Guess not. :(

[Captain Snazzypants]

For a second there i thought that i can finally get the last game to trade in for LBP at EB, need 1 more $8+ game. Guess not. :(

Go to Rogers where they have plenty of used games that would qualify some of them PPV priced at $14.99-$19.99 which are 30% off right now bringing them down to a similar $10-$15 range...

Definitely get LBP - can't freakin wait myself...

[grappos13]

damn.. gh3 for 5 dollars for ps3? that is pretty hot at the time... i actually had gh3 for pc as i didnt have a system...just sold that off and got a new gh3 for ps3 from bestbuy for 56.99... not too bad considering i ended up getting 55 for the pc version :)

stranglehold, wwe08 and motorstorm all for 10 each in early summer (june) is pretty good.. only double the price of a rental.. and prolly could sell them off a month later for atleast that or more... i know i woulda got all 3 :) ended up getting stranglehold when i got my ps3 for 15.. and just got motorstorm for 10... i like wrestling but cant even spend 10 for wwe08.. wiaitng for 09 so i can create my own finishers :)

as for devil may cry.. i woulda known the 34 was bad right away.. when was the date? considering everywhere selles it for 39.99 brand new and fs and bb have those 10% off deals that make it 36.. i would think it was cheaper... im selling mine for 25 now if anyone is interested ;)

[JKL]

I would if there's a RV close to my house!! only has a BBV in close proximity, and they're really running short on any good titles that qualifies for T3G1F at EB.
Even if I head over to the closest RV now, im assuming most of the $10-15 titles will be gone...

[heimdal]

damn.. gh3 for 5 dollars for ps3? that is pretty hot at the time

actually Carlton, the GH3 that was $5 at EBG during that sale was for the 360.

I remember ppl trying to flip copies at BBV for $30+ credit

[Auroni]

Anyone know the trade in values for these Wii games? My stupid EB near me won't tell me unless I bring the games in.

CSI
No More Heroes
Smackdown vs Raw 2008
BNS Beach Sports

[grappos13]

heimdal, actually, my name is alfonso, i just play carlton on tv...

thanks for the info regarding that.. pretty good turn around to gain like 25 dollars lol

[neksus]

Anyone know the trade in values for these Wii games? My stupid EB near me won't tell me unless I bring the games in.

CSI
No More Heroes
Smackdown vs Raw 2008
BNS Beach Sports

No More Heroes is $11.
Normally I'd plug www.tivs.ca, but 3 of those titles aren't even listed, which means nobody else here probably knows. I hope EB doesn't institute the policy of having to call :(

[Makaveli the Don]

Yeah, I stopped at the Dundas/403 FS the other day and they had some crappy printed signs advertising that they would take in used games for store credit.

How long is the process? What makes it so long???

The workers are confused.

[grappos13]

JKL... ur in markham, how is there no RV close but there is a BBV? the 2 BBV's in markham have a rogers video within 5 min drive :) mabye u only walk or ride a bike :)

[cdnsir]

For those who managed to preorder Fable 2 CE during the T3G1F...


http://kotaku.com/5058774/fable-ii-ce-cut-even-further

We have recently contacted you regarding a marketwide problem with the Fable
II Collectors Edition. We have since been informed by Microsoft that there
has been a further complication.

They have advised us that the developer diary and soundtrack are no longer
going to be available on the bonus DVD.

We are very disappointed and would like to reassure you that your Collectors
Edition will still include:

Bonus DVD with new 'Making-of' Feature.
Bonus in-game content (requires Xbox LIVER) including:
. The Hall of the Dead Dungeon
. The Wreckager Legendary Cutlass Weapon
. Spartan armor and energy sword

[Captain Snazzypants]

Anyone know the trade in values for these Wii games? My stupid EB near me won't tell me unless I bring the games in.

Just call another store - some of them are dildos about that, and others will help you no problem. Just had the same experience myself, today. I just said "fine, I'll just trade the game in at BBV" and hung up.

They tend to do that when they are really busy with lines of poeple to deal with - if that's all it is, can't blame them for that...but they should just say it like that :evil:

[chopchop330]

For those who managed to preorder Fable 2 CE during the T3G1F...

I saw that on Gamespot, quite disappointed I must say... Never heard of any CE games being change in terms of bonus contents like this >:(

I upgraded to the CE by paying $10 more as well at EBG, so I need to go back on to get the credit back into my account.

[Bargain Bin]

At EBGames, they are having a T2G NBA Live 09 or NBA 2K9 for $9.99. Doesn't specificy anys consoles but as usual, minimum $8 TIV. I'm prob gonna check it out myself.

[JKL]

JKL... ur in markham, how is there no RV close but there is a BBV? the 2 BBV's in markham have a rogers video within 5 min drive :) mabye u only walk or ride a bike :)

lol.. call me lazy for that one but i don't like getting out of my way to RV while BBV is just literally a 30 seconds drive.. :D
i'm dead centre between the 2 closest RVs so basically around a 10-15min drive to either way. maybe its still worth it if i can pick up something decent.

[grappos13]

ahh.. so i take it ur around markham library then :P

there was some decent stuff at the one at markham and 14th.. depending on what u needed.. i got my soul calibur and madden 09 there for 28 each...and if you like ps2 games.. they have like madden 09, rock band for like 14 each (all after the discount).. i didnt check 360 or wii..i just found it funny that ull go to the BBV and not the RV :)