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

[Rudy Huckleberry]

EB:
NBA 2K9 (360) - $10
Fear 2 - $25

[mahjongmaniac]

360:

Project Gotham Racing 4 - $8

[...]

Deals I found:

Project Gotham Racing 4 - $7.99 at BBV, used
Bioshock PS3 - $14.99 used at BBV

a lil surprised PGR4 went back up to $8 ... it's been used for $10 or less for a long time now at BBV

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i also should note the games that i didn't trade in:

eb games tiv:
tomb raider: udnerworld (360) = $18
dead space (360) = $12
armored core: for answer (360) = $7

when i traded my copy in last mth this was still $22.80 at FS, FYI

[kleptodathief]

i wonder if fs dropped f3 tiv? b shocked if its still 40

[grappos13]

^ its probably still $40 TIV at EB anyway

[Lone_Prodigy]

The EB doorcrashers thread is catching up on the best thread! If you can't get enough of this thread, take some time out of your day to visit the link in my signature and vote!

No offense to the OP of the doorcrasher thread, but he hasn't exactly updated everything early and consistently (a lot of work by other members), and anyone else could've created that thread and kept it updated daily. However, tivs.ca is essentially a one-man show. :)

[tietherope]

No offense to the OP of the doorcrasher thread, but he hasn't exactly updated everything early and consistently (a lot of work by other members), and anyone else could've created that thread and kept it updated daily. However, tivs.ca is essentially a one-man show. :)

The OP is currently in Hong Kong, I think the fact he is updating it at all is impressive.

[cdnsir]

No offense to the OP of the doorcrasher thread, but he hasn't exactly updated everything early and consistently (a lot of work by other members), and anyone else could've created that thread and kept it updated daily. However, tivs.ca is essentially a one-man show. :)

Exactly. The guy just puts up daily deals for this one month. This thread is over a year old and it's been helping people ever since day one. If the GOTD thread wins, it's only based on the numbers of crazed hoarders over there.

[mahjongmaniac]

No offense to the OP of the doorcrasher thread, but he hasn't exactly updated everything early and consistently (a lot of work by other members), and anyone else could've created that thread and kept it updated daily. However, tivs.ca is essentially a one-man show. :)

while i agree neksus's work/effort surpasses KC108, but like others said, KC108 is on vacation in HK yet he's still updating this thread when he has the time. that's some dedication/effort worth thanking for

[tietherope]

On top of that KC108 has stated in a previous post that Neksus does more work and deserves the win, so why the competitive attitude?
If both OP's know which is more helpfull then don't worry about it so much.

[Persuade]

Bbv:

Nhl09 (360) - $13.50 tiv

[Captain Snazzypants]

Rogers Video is offering $45 TIV for Fight Night R4 as of today, according to the national flyer on rogersplus (page 2) - LINK (http://rogersplus.ca/promo/features/national_flyer.asp). Same with UFC Undisputed

I believe EB will match that TIV under their current promo...

[ChopSuey]

Rogers Video is offering $45 TIV for Fight Night R4 as of today, according to the national flyer on rogersplus (page 2) - LINK (http://rogersplus.ca/promo/features/national_flyer.asp). Same with UFC Undisputed

I believe EB will match that TIV under their current promo...

Awesome. I would love EB/FS to match this.

[mahjongmaniac]

Awesome. I would love EB/FS to match this.

would be interesting if FS will match the TIVs

i think they still have that "extra TIC for selected new releases/pre-orders" promo... so if they do, it's possible to get $55 credit towards a game

[neksus]

while i agree neksus's work/effort surpasses KC108, but like others said, KC108 is on vacation in HK yet he's still updating this thread when he has the time. that's some dedication/effort worth thanking for

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

[balonis]

neksus,

whats the password so i can RSVP.
I give great wedding gifts! (in the form of store credit or games of course)

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

[domo325]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

Oh wow, a male wedding planner? Don't go J-LO on us.. lol.

Yea, that's pretty weak. :D

[coolteam]

EB TIV's

PS3:
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe = 25
Little Big Planet = 35
NCAA Football 09 = 7
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 = 10

Wii
Super Mario Galaxy = 22
WarioWare Smooth Moves = 24
Super Paper Mario = 21
Mario Party 8 = 22

[mahjongmaniac]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one.

i didn't say you don't have one, did i... :razz:


I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

i'm surprised you're a FT student and can keep up w/ daily updates, not to mention on a reg. basis for >1 yr
again, many thanks for the effort!

[kleptodathief]

is riddick ps3 version still 27 at ebg now?

[firebelly]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

Thanks for everything man. I am a FT student and have 2 kids so I can totally understand how difficult must be for you. Hope you keep this up and GL in planning ur wedding :)

[ATLien69]

So is EB doing trade in 3 for a preorder deal on games over $8??? I have a crap load of games I'd like to offload for preorders of modern warfare 2 and nhl 10 etc... Is it just for specific pre-orders? Or any upcoming game?

[neksus]

neksus,

whats the password so i can RSVP.
I give great wedding gifts! (in the form of store credit or games of course)

Haha, I'll send you an address :razz:
I made a page for the Mrs to check out attending (and other statuses) of guests who have RSVPed, and she'd probably be like "who the hell is balonis?!"

[P0rkchop]

Traded UFC and Unchartered at EB Games for 40 and 25 respectively.

[GQ001]

eb tivs today

Wii
Sonic Unleashed $14
Madden 09 $10
SSX Blur $10
COD 3 $24

fs tivs
xbox 360
COD4 $37
DBZ Bust Limit $22.80

ps3
Eat Lead $10.80

[Haz]

Futureshop

Legend of Zelda: TP Wii is still $37.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

I thought you would look... nerdier. I kid, I kid! That's a beautiful website. :)

[neksus]

I thought you would look... nerdier. I kid, I kid! That's a beautiful website. :)

Oh man, I totally forgot I put pictures on that thing!
Oh well, too late now lol

[Afrodiziak]

Anyone happen to know what games are on the trade 3 get it free promotion for next month? I think it's been pretty much the same 10 games for the 3 months now.

PS: Voted for this thread

[Tw1tch]

EB TIV's July 28

Too Human $8
Lord of the Rings Conquest $18
Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise $15

[Bargain Bin]

Hey, how long do you guys think Wii Play will have a value of $9? I am thinkin of buyin 3 eligible games off my friend for $50 flat so I can flip em over for a T3G1F for Uncharted 2 and Wii Play is one of the three games. Do you guys think that Wii Play will retain a >$8 TIV for long or will it plummet?

[Haz]

Oh man, I totally forgot I put pictures on that thing!
Oh well, too late now lolThe car keys yours? I'm paranoid so I wouldn't put pics of my keys online.

[Nothing_man13]

EB Games
Fallout 3 360 $40
Little Big Planet $35

I asked when when Left 4 Dead 2 would be trade 3 eligible he said probably next month

[neksus]

The car keys yours? I'm paranoid so I wouldn't put pics of my keys online.
Nope, the keys are stock.

[neksus]

Hey, how long do you guys think Wii Play will have a value of $9? I am thinkin of buyin 3 eligible games off my friend for $50 flat so I can flip em over for a T3G1F for Uncharted 2 and Wii Play is one of the three games. Do you guys think that Wii Play will retain a >$8 TIV for long or will it plummet?

It hasn't been above $8 in a while, so I would trade it while you can.

EB Games
Fallout 3 360 $40
Little Big Planet $35

I asked when when Left 4 Dead 2 would be trade 3 eligible he said probably next month

Thanks for the values.
Also, thanks for the reminder! Now I just have to decide between MUA2 or L4D2 for my next pre-order...
MUA2 pre-order comes with Juggernaut exclusive character at North American Gamespot locations...anybody know if that includes EB Games?

[grappos13]

Traded UFC and Unchartered at EB Games for 40 and 25 respectively.

damn i woulda took ur UFC off u for that price :D

[Tw1tch]

EB Games
Fallout 3 360 $40
Little Big Planet $35

I asked when when Left 4 Dead 2 would be trade 3 eligible he said probably next month

I already managed to do a trade 3 for 1 on both left for dead 2 an assassins creed 2, there's one guy at the place i goto an hes cool about this **** an doesnt care.

The other ppl pn the other hand is a different story, the guy by the rules like its the bible.

[taro-chan]

bah.. wiiplay is 9 dollars?... err... I can't find my case for it =\

[P0rkchop]

damn i woulda took ur UFC off u for that price :D

Ya I should have put it on Kijiji but didn't want the hassle. I saw most were going for like 45-50 and went meh not worth it. The online for UFC is awful and the game itself is a bore now.

BTW where do you read about the 3 for 1 deal? I got some other games I will never play again :P

[neksus]

BTW where do you read about the 3 for 1 deal? I got some other games I will never play again :P

www.tivs.ca/education/faq/ :)

[Cjohnson202]

should have taken your UFC to rogers ,its trading for $45 there...I think im going to take mine there soon

[ballsdontlie]

Oh, I always thought T3G1F existed ALL THE TIME at EB for any pre-order.
When I put my order in for Wolfenstein I had no problem ... when I put it in for Uncharted 2 the guy was giving me a hard time at first .... trying to use only my TIV credit for the 3 games .. towards it ... lol and trying to sell me a used Uncharted when i told him i wanted pre-order ... I thought he was full of ***** when he said pre-orders are only the games listed ... i thought those were only advertising the new ones coming out ... o wells lol

I guess anybody just pre-order wolfenstein and then trade it back in for full credit.... so then u can just buy w.e u want when u want

[Sajiko]

Fallout 3 at $25 at EB Games dropped today.

[the_fm]

Oh, I always thought T3G1F existed ALL THE TIME at EB for any pre-order.
When I put my order in for Wolfenstein I had no problem ... when I put it in for Uncharted 2 the guy was giving me a hard time at first .... trying to use only my TIV credit for the 3 games .. towards it ... lol and trying to sell me a used Uncharted when i told him i wanted pre-order ... I thought he was full of ***** when he said pre-orders are only the games listed ... i thought those were only advertising the new ones coming out ... o wells lol

I guess anybody just pre-order wolfenstein and then trade it back in for full credit.... so then u can just buy w.e u want when u want

t3g1f is always on but not for any preorder. some places let you preorder any game (new/futur releases) you want, others follow the list of eligible games

[Afrodiziak]

t3g1f is always on but not for any preorder. some places let you preorder any game (new/futur releases) you want, others follow the list of eligible games

My local EB does "Anything on the list and anything released in the past 7 days." The one a little ways away from me does any pre-order, anything on the list, and anything from the past 7 days. Worked out awesome for me when I did a T3 for BlazBlue Limited Edition.

[ballsdontlie]

t3g1f is always on but not for any preorder. some places let you preorder any game (new/futur releases) you want, others follow the list of eligible games

Oh, I see. I dont think U2 was on the list so he let me do it anyways.

My local EB does "Anything on the list and anything released in the past 7 days." The one a little ways away from me does any pre-order, anything on the list, and anything from the past 7 days. Worked out awesome for me when I did a T3 for BlazBlue Limited Edition.

Isn't Blazeblue Limited Edition more than 69.99? IDK lols its so rare idk prices. I wouldn't mind paying more for LE/CE from the 69.99 you get... + rest, but I think if you do that they only count the real TIV of the games ... not the boosted up ones.

[mahjongmaniac]

My local EB does "Anything on the list and anything released in the past 7 days." The one a little ways away from me does any pre-order, anything on the list, and anything from the past 7 days. Worked out awesome for me when I did a T3 for BlazBlue Limited Edition.

technically, it's any new release w/i the past 2 wks

YMMV, but some CSRs who don't know better / don't care may allow any new release released w/i past mth even...

[ChopSuey]

I'm in shock that GH Aerosmith has a TIV of $7.00 at EB. If it ever goes to $8.00, look out. :)

[Afrodiziak]

Oh, I see. I dont think U2 was on the list so he let me do it anyways.



Isn't Blazeblue Limited Edition more than 69.99? IDK lols its so rare idk prices. I wouldn't mind paying more for LE/CE from the 69.99 you get... + rest, but I think if you do that they only count the real TIV of the games ... not the boosted up ones.

No, you'll always get $69.99 worth and if you decide to go for Collector's Edition they just take that off of the total cost. I did it last year with the Fallout 3 CE. I think it ended up costing me $15.

[Seken]

EB Games July 28

Prince of Persia 360 - 15
PGR4 360 - 8
Fallout 3 PS3 - 25

cheers.

[P0rkchop]

Can you trade in three get one free with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2?
If so good bye NHL 09, Assasins Creed and I'll find another :P

Also what if you trade 2 games valued at under $8, do they count as one lol? :(

[dodjie]

Futureshop July 28
Fable 2 still $37

[baconape]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

i voted for you for most helpful.
not because of the tivs site the help, dedication or the thread.
its the wedding that i think will probably be crashed now, klepto you know will show up for the free booze, giving a box of turds for a wed present.

[kleptodathief]

^ na im a partypooper and don't drink much...i do liked those hard mikes tho :D

[taro-chan]

Isn't Blazeblue Limited Edition more than 69.99? IDK lols its so rare idk prices. I wouldn't mind paying more for LE/CE from the 69.99 you get... + rest, but I think if you do that they only count the real TIV of the games ... not the boosted up ones.BlazBlue LE MSRP is 69.99 (59.99USD) and the reg edition is also the same price.

EB just gives you 69.99 credit towards a CE game and you pay the difference. I did that with Demon's Soul and I owe EB 10+tax on it when I pick it up.

[ballsdontlie]

Can you trade in three get one free with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2?
If so good bye NHL 09, Assasins Creed and I'll find another :P

Also what if you trade 2 games valued at under $8, do they count as one lol? :(

Check tivs.ca
From my memory, I think AC is eligible, NHL is not.

You need 3 games which are eligible, meaning over $8 ea. Thus, no you cann't trade 2 games valued at under $8 to get the promo ...
However ... you can trade in, say, 2 Eligible games if you can't find the other, then pay the remaining $$ (23.33 + tax? not sure) and you can still use the 'promo'.

If that sounds confusing ... use http://www.tivs.ca/education/faq/

BlazBlue LE MSRP is 69.99 (59.99USD) and the reg edition is also the same price.

EB just gives you 69.99 credit towards a CE game and you pay the difference. I did that with Demon's Soul and I owe EB 10+tax on it when I pick it up.

Oh okay, thanks. Now I need to know when NBA 2K10 LE comes out ... nothing more than $110 CDN hopefully ... that LOCKER is cool.

[tietherope]

If I understand correctly I can trade in Gran Turismo Prologue and Star Wars Force Unleashed if it still qualifies.
Then instead of wasting the $37 value of Resistance 2 on the T3G1F I could get the $37 credit and use it to pay the $23?
This way I come out of it with a pre-order and $14 minus taxes.

[brucedlx]

If I understand correctly I can trade in Gran Turismo Prologue and Star Wars Force Unleashed if it still qualifies.
Then instead of wasting the $37 value of Resistance 2 on the T3G1F I could get the $37 credit and use it to pay the $23?
This way I come out of it with a pre-order and $14 minus taxes.

The proper way to do this would be to go to one EB games (or the same EB games the day before) and trade in R2 for 37$. Then go to another EB Games (or come back the next day) and do trade 2 + 23 and the 23 you pay w/ your TIV card. If you take all 3 in at the same time it would be improper and they might not accept it.

[tietherope]

Perfect. I will hit up the south end of town location and then head to the north location.
Does anyone know the current TIV of Star Wars Force Unleashed for PS3? It has not been updated on tivs.ca for some time now.
Thanks!

[Eclipse09]

Also, thanks for the reminder! Now I just have to decide between MUA2 or L4D2 for my next pre-order...
MUA2 pre-order comes with Juggernaut exclusive character at North American Gamespot locations...anybody know if that includes EB Games?

Juggernaut is also included at EB Games, both stores i went to had the sign where Juggernaut is avail with pre order

[baconape]

im getting pretty good at flipping games and makingthe most of trade cred

i got all 360
guitar hero wt = 30 at bbv and only 17. at eb
fear2 25 at bbv and 23 at eb
and ass creed 10 at eb

should i trade ghwt to bbv and try to find a 8+ to use at eb and keep the diff at bbv
like i can buy like mass effect from bbv for 19. or ass creed ps3 colletors for 19.
and trade to eb
or just do trade 3 at eb

[neksus]

Juggernaut is also included at EB Games, both stores i went to had the sign where Juggernaut is avail with pre order

Good to know!
Anybody know of the Scribblenauts Rooster hat is available at EB Games?

[baconape]

Good to know!
Anybody know of the Scribblenauts Rooster hat is available at EB Games?


what the hell is a Scribblenauts Rooster hat?
sound sexy

[MakoXL]

TIV on THE OUTFIT @ BBV was $10.

[baconape]

TIV on THE OUTFIT @ BBV was $10.

they have a deal this month where they give 10.00 for most games

ill try to explain as klepto would

mad duckets for turds at bbv - no crappy sports turds

[deezz]

Just because I don't talk about my personal life doesn't mean I don't have one. I'm a full time student, planning a wedding (that happens august 8th - www.august8th.ca), while taking care of a kid, juggling vacation time at the lake. Dedication is the same, regardless of circumstances.

Hey neksus, there appears to be a problem with the website. I tried to RSVP, but the password, "tivs.ca," doesn't seem to be working! :(

lol awesome website man! From one recently married man (June 6th) to another, congratulations! It's all over!! :D :D

[Bargain Bin]

Oh, I always thought T3G1F existed ALL THE TIME at EB for any pre-order.
When I put my order in for Wolfenstein I had no problem ... when I put it in for Uncharted 2 the guy was giving me a hard time at first .... trying to use only my TIV credit for the 3 games .. towards it ... lol and trying to sell me a used Uncharted when i told him i wanted pre-order ... I thought he was full of ***** when he said pre-orders are only the games listed ... i thought those were only advertising the new ones coming out ... o wells lol

I guess anybody just pre-order wolfenstein and then trade it back in for full credit.... so then u can just buy w.e u want when u want

I thought the same as you, I thought any pre-order would do. HOWEVER, isn't Uncharted 2 on the pre-order list anyways? So you should have been able to do it without hassle.

[mahjongmaniac]

i voted for you for most helpful.
not because of the tivs site the help, dedication or the thread.
its the wedding that i think will probably be crashed now, klepto you know will show up for the free booze, giving a box of turds for a wed present.

box of turds :lol: LMAO! that's actually believable :lol:

[grappos13]

If I understand correctly I can trade in Gran Turismo Prologue and Star Wars Force Unleashed if it still qualifies.
Then instead of wasting the $37 value of Resistance 2 on the T3G1F I could get the $37 credit and use it to pay the $23?
This way I come out of it with a pre-order and $14 minus taxes.

i say the best thing to do is to do a pre-order for NHL10 or Madden 10 at EB.... its trade 2 + $20 for the games...dont pay the $20 now... trade two and u will get $25 credit for each one.. $50 total... then trade in R2 and get $37 more... so $37 on ur card, and $50 on ur account for when the game comes out... when it comes out, just say u didnt like it and get the $50 TIV on a card... end up getting an extra 3.34 in credit by doing it this way instead of T3G1F...really good if u dont have a third game anyway..

The proper way to do this would be to go to one EB games (or the same EB games the day before) and trade in R2 for 37$. Then go to another EB Games (or come back the next day) and do trade 2 + 23 and the 23 you pay w/ your TIV card. If you take all 3 in at the same time it would be improper and they might not accept it.

really? they know that ull ask for TIV (atleast all of us on RFD) so they wont say anything at all.. never hard them say anything.. EB will even tell ppl that their one game has more TIV than they would get with a T3G1F and EB will also recommend to ppl not to trade in a game if its a crappy TIV... atleasat the 3 different EB's i go to in markham and richmond hill do this...

i know i was at BayMac one and some guy was trading in a bunch of stuff... like a mint condition never used MGS essentials... they couldnt take mgs1 since it was ps1.. and the others were $1 each...so $2.. i bet the guy woulda just took it but the EB guy is like "these r getting hard to come by, u can sell them together for like 25-30..keep it"...he also had that Persona 4 game for ps2 (i dont know my RPG's) and i think they were offering liek $8.. but that game sells for like $40 on BST and such... so he also told him not to trade that in... im sure EB coulda made pure profit off of that, but they were nice

[Lone_Prodigy]

Good to know!
Anybody know of the Scribblenauts Rooster hat is available at EB Games?

EBGames in Canada will also have the Maxwell hat available for pre-order.

"People who pre-order the 5th Cell-developed game at GameStop in the U.S. or EB Games in Canada will receive this spiffy Maxwell rooster hat when they pick up their copy on Sept. 15."

From GAF.

[Setz]

Man, I'm sitting on a *****load of TIV8+ games right now. I got like 20 games I got for 10$~ a pop and they're 8$TIV or more. Too bad I play them. :(

[dodokid]

I was wondering how much does the edge card cost?

[Setz]

I'm was wondering how much does the edge card cost?

5 bones, or free if you trade in 50$ of stuff.

edit; oops, I meant free if you buy 50$ of used stuff.

[dodokid]

5 bones, or free if you trade in 50$ of stuff.

thanks

[dodokid]

the edge card will basically give me 10% off used games and +10% the value of the games im trading in? is there anything else?

[Setz]

the edge card will basically give me 10% off used games and +10% the value of the games im trading in? is there anything else?

You can put store credit on your Edge card, and you will save 10% on all used purchases for an entire year. You do not get extra credit and the card is not stackable with any other discount.

[dodokid]

You can put store credit on your Edge card, and you will save 10% on all used purchases for an entire year. You do not get extra credit and the card is not stackable with any other discount.

nothing extra for trading in games?

[a_zidane]

hey, sorry i just dont have the time to go through 500 some pages, but what are the recent Trade 2/3 Get 1 Free deals lately?

[NonStopInTheMix]

nothing extra for trading in games?

the stupid 5 year old ads they have in store lie.

Yeah they say get 10% bonus TIV and 10% off used games but that policy was scrapped a long time ago.
It does give you grounds to phone in and complain about the store though :lol:

[Setz]

the stupid 5 year old ads they have in store lie.

Yeah they say get 10% bonus TIV and 10% off used games but that policy was scrapped a long time ago.
It does give you grounds to phone in and complain about the store though :lol:

Having worked in an EBG for around half a year, I've never seen these ads or posters besides times when we had Trade More Get More promotions.

hey, sorry i just dont have the time to go through 500 some pages, but what are the recent Trade 2/3 Get 1 Free deals lately?

Can someone please edit this in the original post?

Trade 3 Get It Free (hereafter referred to as T3GIF) is an ongoing promotion where you can trade in three games that have a minimum of 8$ trade-in-value (TIV) for a game that is to be released in the next 14 days, or have been released in the last 14 days (28 day window).

There are special T3GIF promotions about once every two months where on a specific weekend, you can do a T3GIF for any game that is unreleased. YMMV on store locations that do this.

In the instance you do not have a third qualifying title to trade in, you may trade in only two and pay the remaining 23.33$ (if a 69.99$ game) or 19.99$ (if a 59.99$ game).

[jsadams]

hey, sorry i just dont have the time to go through 500 some pages, but what are the recent Trade 2/3 Get 1 Free deals lately?

Call your local ebgames and then let us know.

[a_zidane]

Trade 3 Get It Free (hereafter referred to as T3GIF) is an ongoing promotion where you can trade in three games that have a minimum of 8$ trade-in-value (TIV) for a game that is to be released in the next 14 days, or have been released in the last 14 days (28 day window).

There are special T3GIF promotions about once every two months where on a specific weekend, you can do a T3GIF for any game that is unreleased. YMMV on store locations that do this.

In the instance you do not have a third qualifying title to trade in, you may trade in only two and pay the remaining 23.33$ (if a 69.99$ game) or 19.99$ (if a 59.99$ game).

this should be added in the original post, but that wasn't my question... i know what T3G1F is... just wanted to know if anyone knew any of them lately...

[a_zidane]

Call your local ebgames and then let us know.

i just called, they're all not answering/busy ... i'll check again within the next hour... i do believe that Rogers Plus has Trade 2 get Madden 2010 free

[MakoXL]

all @ BBV 07/29/09

THE OUTFIT (360) $10.00
VIVA PINATA (360) $10.00
SAINT'S ROW (360) $10.00
TOMB RAIDER : LEGEND (360) $10.00

ENDWAR (PS3) $24.00

[neksus]

From GAF.

Wicked!
http://cdn1.gamepro.com/article_img/gamepro/211468-1.jpg?rand=C3B45485-D7A6-BCA3-BD0FBA0BDA6F39C0

[taro-chan]

this should be added in the original post, but that wasn't my question... i know what T3G1F is... just wanted to know if anyone knew any of them lately...I've always been able to do T3G1F for *ANY* game I wanted. People say its only certain games but I've done it for a bunch of things already. (IE, Demon's Soul LE and MW2 harden&prestige editions) They also let me transfer credit from one pre-order to another without any issues.

[a_zidane]

I've always been able to do T3G1F for *ANY* game I wanted. People say its only certain games but I've done it for a bunch of things already. (IE, Demon's Soul LE and MW2 harden&prestige editions) They also let me transfer credit from one pre-order to another without any issues.

at ebgames?? how? doesn't there have to be that promotion?

[ballsdontlie]

I've always been able to do T3G1F for *ANY* game I wanted. People say its only certain games but I've done it for a bunch of things already. (IE, Demon's Soul LE and MW2 harden&prestige editions) They also let me transfer credit from one pre-order to another without any issues.

Did you just pay extra for LE/Ce games on of the 69.99?
Can you even trade in 6? And get 140 credit? -> towards something ...
lol could u trade in 6 x 3 games = 18 eligible games for a PS3? :D
Nm I guess you could cuz they had the 8 + $200 for a PS3 b4

They should really make it pre-order anything :) ... cuz if ur actually waiting for the game to come out in i.e. november ... but ur games TIV's could have gone WAYYY down by then lol... n some times their selections are limited

[Sephora]

The last time I did a T3G1F, it was for $59.99 credit, not $69.99.

Did I get robbed?

[neomaster]

The last time I did a T3G1F, it was for $59.99 credit, not $69.99.

Did I get robbed?

Not only did you get robbed, they stole your personal info for malicious use ;)...lol, just kidding.

You probably did a trade for a game that had a MSRP of $59.99 or the game didn't get a price yet and they just gave you that value. You will definitely get your game for free when you come pick it up...but the only sticky situation you could get into is if you wanted to switch the pre-order to another game.

[Late Night Merchant]

I've always been able to do T3G1F for *ANY* game I wanted. People say its only certain games but I've done it for a bunch of things already. (IE, Demon's Soul LE and MW2 harden&prestige editions) They also let me transfer credit from one pre-order to another without any issues.

Same thing here. They say there are no 'specific' games on the list so if it's on the system with a price then they can do a trade 3 for it. That's how I was able to get Uncharted 2 and MW2.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Same thing here. They say there are no 'specific' games on the list so if it's on the system with a price then they can do a trade 3 for it. That's how I was able to get Uncharted 2 and MW2.

a couple eb's have pulled the line "look up" on me.

They got that hanging display on the ceiling of SOME upcoming release titles and argue that you can only do trade3 for those which sucks. The kicker is some stores dont even have the same displays. One store refused wii sports resort to me 3 weeks ago while every other store had it hanging on the display.

Ridiculous.

[Tw1tch]

I've always been able to do T3G1F for *ANY* game I wanted. People say its only certain games but I've done it for a bunch of things already. (IE, Demon's Soul LE and MW2 harden&prestige editions) They also let me transfer credit from one pre-order to another without any issues.

Depends on the place, an the person really. I managed to do t3g1f on;

MW2
Assassins Creed 2
Halo ODST
Left 4 Dead 2

[kleptodathief]

i seen this on CL lol

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/vgm/1292377140.html

i wonder if that poster is on rfd

[chewbacca69]

I know I'm a little off topic but...Do any of you know if Ebgames is gonna do another event after the july one? Cause I have a few games I want to exchange, and it would be the right time to trade like 6 games for a Dslite! I don't want the DSi for 50$ beacause, to me, it's a waste of money.

Thanks!

[grappos13]

^ lol probably is..

here are some EB TIV's for Today...i did some Trade 2's and a trade 3 today..All are about $8 TIV... I think i got these right.. but not 100% sure on some..

Conflict Denied Ops PS3 -$12
Shellshock 2 PS3 - $10
Assassians Creed PS3 - $12
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 360 - $8
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 PS3 - $25
Legendary PS3 - $22
Overlord Raising Hell PS3 - $10
Wii Play - $10
Simpsons Game 360 - $10
Tony Hawk Project 8 360 - $7

[Setz]

^ lol probably is..

here are some EB TIV's for Today...i did some Trade 2's and a trade 3 today..All are about $8 TIV... I think i got these right.. but not 100% sure on some..

Conflict Denied Ops PS3 -$12
Shellshock 2 PS3 - $10
Assassians Creed PS3 - $12
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 360 - $8
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 PS3 - $25
Legendary PS3 - $22
Overlord Raising Hell PS3 - $10
Wii Play - $10
Simpsons Game 360 - $10
Tony Hawk Project 8 360 - $7

Nice to see the behemoth is pawning off his huge PS3 collection. ;) You sure that turdmagnet Legendary is 22$ TIV? I've seen it around for as low at 10$.

[kleptodathief]

legendary and com:red alert r that HI??? ultimate version?

[dtrader69]

i seen this on CL lol

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/vgm/1292377140.html

i wonder if that poster is on rfd

nice find, but i am sure that CL poster is not you, the english is too proper. :P

[revenge7777]

Nice to see the behemoth is pawning off his huge PS3 collection. ;) You sure that turdmagnet Legendary is 22$ TIV? I've seen it around for as low at 10$.

Legendary sells for $59.99 at eb used so I m not suprised.

[Bargain Bin]

^ lol probably is..

here are some EB TIV's for Today...i did some Trade 2's and a trade 3 today..All are about $8 TIV... I think i got these right.. but not 100% sure on some..

Conflict Denied Ops PS3 -$12
Shellshock 2 PS3 - $10
Assassians Creed PS3 - $12
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 360 - $8
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 PS3 - $25
Legendary PS3 - $22
Overlord Raising Hell PS3 - $10
Wii Play - $10
Simpsons Game 360 - $10
Tony Hawk Project 8 360 - $7

I really hope thats true and I hope it stays up for a while. So jus to clarify, is Uncharted 2 on EB's list of pre-orders? And you can T3G1F for it right?

[mahjongmaniac]

the stupid 5 year old ads they have in store lie.

Yeah they say get 10% bonus TIV and 10% off used games but that policy was scrapped a long time ago.
It does give you grounds to phone in and complain about the store though :lol:

i believe the extra 10% bonus in TIV still applies if you have an uncircled receipt.

well, i can't recall if they still advertise this instore (usually at the counter), as i haven't bothered to notice

[grappos13]

wii play was $10... and uncharted 2... i pre-ordered it with a t3g1f.. not sure if it was on a specific list.. one guy asked the other co-worker if i could do pre-orders for it and the other worker said yes... so maybe its YMMV... productive afternoon for me today... hopefully tomorrow is good too for me :) only two days im not busy lol

[grappos13]

i believe the extra 10% bonus in TIV still applies if you have an uncircled receipt.

well, i can't recall if they still advertise this instore (usually at the counter), as i haven't bothered to notice

im sure its gotta be still on..unless they just circle now for no reason and just force of habit lol

[Bargain Bin]

wii play was $10... and uncharted 2... i pre-ordered it with a t3g1f.. not sure if it was on a specific list.. one guy asked the other co-worker if i could do pre-orders for it and the other worker said yes... so maybe its YMMV... productive afternoon for me today... hopefully tomorrow is good too for me :) only two days im not busy lol

alright thanks. I jus called my local EB and he said its available for T3G1F. Next time I should ask if they have the demo code that comes with the pre-order lol. By any chance, did you receive it? Or do you think its just a U.S. thing?

[grappos13]

alright thanks. I jus called my local EB and he said its available for T3G1F. Next time I should ask if they have the demo code that comes with the pre-order lol. By any chance, did you receive it? Or do you think its just a U.S. thing?

i didnt know there was one... i remember with infamous there was some beta code but i never ended up using it...

i wanna go fresh into the game anyway since i know its gonna own soo bad lol..since uncharted 1 was soo good.. they basically put in a new story... and then added multipalyer and co-op... i dont see how it is possible for them to go wrong lol

[Bargain Bin]

i didnt know there was one... i remember with infamous there was some beta code but i never ended up using it...

i wanna go fresh into the game anyway since i know its gonna own soo bad lol..since uncharted 1 was soo good.. they basically put in a new story... and then added multipalyer and co-op... i dont see how it is possible for them to go wrong lol

exactly what I think. They fixed their main flaws (short single player and no online) so I think Uncharted 2 is definitely gonna win GOTY. Or maybe I'm just too hyped up for it.

[mahjongmaniac]

The last time I did a T3G1F, it was for $59.99 credit, not $69.99.

Did I get robbed?

yes you got "robbed" by EBG :lol:

IINM, max. $60 value for T3GIF pre-orders happened when the CAD was on par w/ the USD, to which the MSRP of many PS3/360 titles dropped to $60 (and Wii games dropped to $50)

a while after the CAD dropped, the MSRP for games also went back up

the max. value for T3GIF promo should still be $70

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I know I'm a little off topic but...Do any of you know if Ebgames is gonna do another event after the july one? Cause I have a few games I want to exchange, and it would be the right time to trade like 6 games for a Dslite! I don't want the DSi for 50$ beacause, to me, it's a waste of money.

Thanks!

it has indeed been a while since they've offered trade promos for DSL/PSP
FTR, the best one was T5GIF for DSL
waiting for them to bring back T8GIF for PSP, esp. for the LE versions like GoW/Madden/SW/Daxter/etc. :D

they also haven't had the TMGM event in a while...

-------


Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 360 - $8
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 PS3 - $25

wow... what a diff. b/t the platforms....

[Stetson717]

BBV:

COD4 - 360 $20
Over G Fighters - 360 $10
AC/DC Track Pack - PS3 $15
Rock Revolution - PS3 $18
GH: Aerosmith - Wii $10

EB

Battalion Wars 2 - Wii $17
Prince of Persia - PS3 $22

[neomaster]

^Thought BBV's don't accept the track packs...$15 is amazing an tiv for a codeless copy ;)...

[Stetson717]

^Thought BBV's don't accept the track packs...$15 is amazing an tiv for a codeless copy ;)...


actually, kept the code in there. Never used it either. Bought it from EBGames for $5 a few months back and didn't like the fact that the songs were live versions.

[Setz]

wow... what a diff. b/t the platforms....

If memory serves me right, the 360 version is at least a year old and the PS3 one is fairly recent.

[mahjongmaniac]

If memory serves me right, the 360 version is at least a year old and the PS3 one is fairly recent.

360: 11/11/08 (http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/944932-command-and-conquer-red-alert-3/index.html)
PS3: 03/23/09 (http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/944931-command-and-conquer-red-alert-3/index.html)

you're right. i didn't realize the diff. platform release dates.
most titles on diff. platforms seem to be released on same date though

[grappos13]

360: 11/11/08 (http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/944932-command-and-conquer-red-alert-3/index.html)
PS3: 03/23/09 (http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/944931-command-and-conquer-red-alert-3/index.html)

you're right. i didn't realize the diff. platform release dates.
most titles on diff. platforms seem to be released on same date though

ya.. it was similar to bioshock....

red alert 3 for 360 is 19.99 used at rogers... so take 30% off and its $14 for a game that will work for a t3g1f.. not bad

couple more TIVs..

EB TIV

RE5 PS3 - $37
NFS Undercover - $25
Ratchet and Clank PS3 - $15

BBV TIV

Stormrise PS3 - 17.50
RE5 360 - $42

[green_sky]

hey guys its my first post. so i'll start with questions. recently found the forums and its so cool. anyways why question is where did you guys preordered uncharted 2 for t3 for 1. i went to ebgames today after seeing the thread as some people got it and nop. they are only doing the ones they have on this poster. sorry making things long. so yea which location are you guys. thanks in advance. :)

[kleptodathief]

^did u get credits for all those gms. or its just tiv values checkd...i think u hord more then i lolz

[Setz]

All BBV, all 360.

Stranglehold CE - 22$
Call of Juarez - 10$

[roc914]

EB Games 07/29/09

My weight loss coach (DS) - $15
Sonic Unleashed (Wii) - $15
Ghost Recon 2 (360) - $8
End War (PS3) - $15
Godfather 2 (360) - $28
Lego Indiana Jones (PS3) - $12
Rapala Tournament Fishing (360) - $12

[grappos13]

^did u get credits for all those gms. or its just tiv values checkd...i think u hord more then i lolz

lol :D

just checked those for potential turd hoarding lol..

i dunno... most i got of one of the daily deals was 4 endwar's... no one was buying them at my store.. i remembre i went at like 8:30pm and there were like 15 left lol..

going to BBV and then trading into EB isint really hoarding.. id say hording is taking a lot of the same game from ppl who actually wanted to play/buy the game... going just before closing and grabbing the endwars that no one even wanted isint hoarding to me :)

i got time before i golf tomorrow to try and get some deals going lol

[GQ001]

traded in Forza 2 and COD3 for x360 at BBV today and both were $10. Tiger Woods 09 though was only $7.50. Sucks, I know they didnt take crappy sports games for the min $10 tiv, but I figure 09 is still good enough for that!

[Midknight Storm]

FS TIV

Tales of Vesperia $10.80
(Just keep the game, @ the $10 price you're better off this way.)
Gears 2 $22.80

[NonStopInTheMix]

EB Games 07/29/09

My weight loss coach (DS) - $15
Sonic Unleashed (Wii) - $15
Ghost Recon 2 (360) - $8
End War (PS3) - $15
Godfather 2 (360) - $28
Lego Indiana Jones (PS3) - $12
Rapala Tournament Fishing (360) - $12

What?!. I bought this game for like 9.99 during christmas :confused:
The PS3 one is worth like $12 but i thought the 360 one was worthless for a while now...


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10104465&catid=
go klepto go?

[gheart008]

Having worked in an EBG for around half a year, I've never seen these ads or posters besides times when we had Trade More Get More promotions.

Can someone please edit this in the original post?

Trade 3 Get It Free (hereafter referred to as T3GIF) is an ongoing promotion where you can trade in three games that have a minimum of 8$ trade-in-value (TIV) for a game that is to be released in the next 14 days, or have been released in the last 14 days (28 day window).

There are special T3GIF promotions about once every two months where on a specific weekend, you can do a T3GIF for any game that is unreleased. YMMV on store locations that do this.

In the instance you do not have a third qualifying title to trade in, you may trade in only two and pay the remaining 23.33$ (if a 69.99$ game) or 19.99$ (if a 59.99$ game).

But that itself isn't completely true, since it's not always the next 14 days. I know this for sure since when I preordered my SF4 as well as my RE5, I did both of those like a month and a half before their respective release dates and at that time, the EB stores already had the empty cases out showing that you could preorder those games.

[grappos13]

What?!. I bought this game for like 9.99 during christmas :confused:
The PS3 one is worth like $12 but i thought the 360 one was worthless for a while now...


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10104465&catid=
go klepto go?


nah man.. that would mean $48+ tax for a new 69.99 game.. still too much for klepto!

[kleptodathief]

^yup,,,not worth my fs credits,,,10bux retail per gm seems good value,hopefully i can get a few bbv credits ,promo 10min. tiv ends 31st

[a_zidane]

at ebgames, if i want to T3G1F for a preorder, where can i find the list of games that can be used for the trade? i'm sure it's not any game, right?

[_pOtEnZa_]

at ebgames, if i want to T3G1F for a preorder, where can i find the list of games that can be used for the trade? i'm sure it's not any game, right?

any game that has 8+ $ tiv

see tivs.ca

[a_zidane]

any game that has 8+ $ tiv

see tivs.ca

sweet! i'm pretty new to this stuff, that's why im asking dumb questions :P so just go to ebgames with any 3 games with >$8 tiv and i can preorder any game?

[the_fm]

sweet! i'm pretty new to this stuff, that's why im asking dumb questions :P so just go to ebgames with any 3 games with >$8 tiv and i can preorder any game?

depends. there's a list of eligible games that you can use the t3g1f. some of them follow that list and others don't. it'll depend on which clerk you get

[a_zidane]

depends. there's a list of eligible games that you can use the t3g1f. some of them follow that list and others don't. it'll depend on which clerk you get

i see.. and is there anywhere i can find this list?

[deezz]

sweet! i'm pretty new to this stuff, that's why im asking dumb questions :P so just go to ebgames with any 3 games with >$8 tiv and i can preorder any game?

depends on the csr you get at EB's...it varies...some will allow you to preorder any game, some will only allow from a list they have in their binder...

[deezz]

i see.. and is there anywhere i can find this list?

just at the store

[SwiZz]

If I only have two games with TIV(+8), can I add $19.99 and get the T3G1F deal?

[the_fm]

If I only have two games with TIV(+8), can I add $19.99 and get the T3G1F deal?

$23.33 + applicable tax actually

[Bargain Bin]

If I only have two games with TIV(+8), can I add $19.99 and get the T3G1F deal?

I believe you can, but I think adding $19.99 to 2 games would get you a $59.99 game. I think you'll have to pay $23.33 if the game is $69.99.

[grappos13]

If I only have two games with TIV(+8), can I add $19.99 and get the T3G1F deal?

pre-order madden or nhl 2010.. pay the difference when u pick up.. when u pick up, tell them u dont want it and switch it to another game..

[kleptodathief]

^ wat if u goto pickup madden 10 but u say u don't want the game now, u'd rather have 50$ credit back lol..i wonder wat they'd say bout that

[arty316]

Updated TIVS - Xbox 360 - July 30, 2009 EB

Too Human - $8
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - $12
FEAR - $10
GH Aerosmith - $7
Alone in the Dark - $4

Surprised GHA is at $7. I actually bought GHA used at EB for 3.59 a couple months ago.

Used the first 3 as a trade in for Wolfenstein. Wolfenstein is also a guaranteed pruchase so if you don't like it after a week you can return it in for for store credit....CSR actually recommended it because of that. Rare to find a thoughtful CSR here in Montreal. Usually trying to force you to take the store credit and don't even offer the trade in option if you don't know about it.

Also, I was told the T3F1 deal is for any preorder or any game that was released in the last week. The CSR said I could take Wii Sports Resort if I wanted and then provided me a 4 page list of all games coming out and to choose from there. He even said it was even ok if I wanted to pick Final Fantasy XIV which comes out in September of 2010! So uncharted 2 is available but I guess YMMV. This was probably the best service I ever got at EB. For those of you interested it was the EB at the Centropolis, Pierre Peladeau in Laval (Mtl) QC.

[a_zidane]

pre-order madden or nhl 2010.. pay the difference when u pick up.. when u pick up, tell them u dont want it and switch it to another game..

can i do the same thing but trade in 3 games instead?

[grappos13]

can i do the same thing but trade in 3 games instead?

should be able to... its store credit on ur account... u tried demo and u dont like.. so u can change to another game or just get credit...

^ wat if u goto pickup madden 10 but u say u don't want the game now, u'd rather have 50$ credit back lol..i wonder wat they'd say bout that

i dont think they can say much.. they cant force u to keep madden.. even if u pick it up, u can always return it back sealed to them and get ur credit that way..

[SwiZz]

Thanks for the replies. This thread is massive and probably already discussed, but do they accept two copies of the same game? Or will they give me heck about it?

[Haz]

i dont think they can say much.. they cant force u to keep madden.. even if u pick it up, u can always return it back sealed to them and get ur credit that way..I've done that before but one store actually said that since it was a T3G1 promo, I had to pick another pre-order. I just went to another store and got $69.99 + tax credited on a gift card.

[mahjongmaniac]

But that itself isn't completely true, since it's not always the next 14 days. I know this for sure since when I preordered my SF4 as well as my RE5, I did both of those like a month and a half before their respective release dates and at that time, the EB stores already had the empty cases out showing that you could preorder those games.

^i'd think that's the exception.
many of the "hot titles" that's an upcoming release can be pre-ordered wks/mths in advance (more extreme for titles like Halo 3, Halo Wars, to which the SKU was in their system a yr before release and you could pre-order it that early if you really wanted to)

[neksus]

Thanks for the replies. This thread is massive and probably already discussed, but do they accept two copies of the same game? Or will they give me heck about it?

www.tivs.ca/education/faq/

[kleptodathief]

can someone please confirm that the fallout 3 ps3 LE cd case has a unique barcode at the back of the game and not the for resell label , thanx

[a_zidane]

can someone please confirm that the fallout 3 ps3 LE cd case has a unique barcode at the back of the game and not the for resell label , thanx

yes, it has it's unique barcode, and does not have the "not for resale" label

[SwiZz]

www.tivs.ca/education/faq/

Thanks

[smuPoker]

EB today:

Metal Gear Solid 4: $18 (still)

[kings5504]

EB TIVs for July 30, 2009

The Simpsons Game (360) - $10 (glad that this went back up)
Prince of Persia (360) - $15 (same with this one. gotta finish the copy I got on Doorcrasher Day 1 soon!)
Ninja Reflex (Wii) - $8 (I'm wondering when the TIV for this one will ever drop. Hopefully never)
Resistance Retribution (PSP) - $7

[arty316]

Do TIVS at FS include the tax component like at EB. I want to get rid of Resident Evil 5 and the TIV is 40 at FS vs 37 at EB. I know the difference is only $3 but I would like to buy something other than a game.

[ballsdontlie]

Do TIVS at FS include the tax component like at EB. I want to get rid of Resident Evil 5 and the TIV is 40 at FS vs 37 at EB. I know the difference is only $3 but I would like to buy something other than a game.

No, only EB has tax included. So $37 at EB is better for games (slightly, here $41) but Yes, FS is better if you need to buy something else ...

BTW, HOW MUCH IS STAR WARS UNLEASHED? HAS ANYBODY TRADED IT IN SINCE THE EB GAME DAY. ITS $11 BUT LAST UPDATED JUNE ... I"M AT WORK. Thanks :lol:

[RPfriend]

should be able to... its store credit on ur account... u tried demo and u dont like.. so u can change to another game or just get credit...



i dont think they can say much.. they cant force u to keep madden.. even if u pick it up, u can always return it back sealed to them and get ur credit that way..

Not sure if the EB games in BC is more strict (or just by the book), but you are NOT allowed to get $69.99 of credit back to EdgeCard. I tried several stores, they all gave me the answers that since they bumped up the value of the game, I have only two options 1) take my original pre-order or 2) pick another game.

A nice CSR actually did it once for me and gave me credit back to EdgeCard, but the next day the store manager called and said when she audited the "preorder cancellations", she noticed the error the CSR made. And she made me gave up the credit and pre-order another game (which i hv no problem with).

[RPfriend]

No, only EB has tax included. So $37 at EB is better for games (slightly, here $41) but Yes, FS is better if you need to buy something else ...

BTW, HOW MUCH IS STAR WARS UNLEASHED? HAS ANYBODY TRADED IT IN SINCE THE EB GAME DAY. ITS $11 BUT LAST UPDATED JUNE ... I"M AT WORK. Thanks :lol:

STFU (PS3) is $22.80 @ FS (as of Monday). Not sure about EBG though

[neksus]

can someone please confirm that the fallout 3 ps3 LE cd case has a unique barcode at the back of the game and not the for resell label , thanx

The UPC is actually the same as the regular version.

[ballsdontlie]

STFU (PS3) is $22.80 @ FS (as of Monday). Not sure about EBG though

Lol, I thought you were agree @ me for asking. "STFU = shut the **** up"
Thanks, I guess I'll just go check after work.

[balonis]

There a game called Shut The F*** Up for PS3?
hmm... gotta check this out


STFU (PS3) is $22.80 @ FS (as of Monday). Not sure about EBG though

[Shoua]

i traded in a few games today July 30, 2009

BBV

Guitar Hero 3 (X360) - $10
Call of Duty 3 (X360) - $10
Need For Speed: Prostreet (X360) - $10
Dead or Alive Xtreme Volleyball 2 (X360) - $10
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) - $10
Fallout 3 (PS3) - $30

EB Games

Project Gotham Racing 3 (X360) - $2
Gears of War (X360) - $10

I should of saved GoW and used it for a T3G1......oh well

[gehko]

anyone else wish that you could just sign in to tivs.ca, enter all the games that you own, and have it keep track of, and list all the trade-in values?

[kwijibo]

anyone else wish that you could just sign in to tivs.ca, enter all the games that you own, and have it keep track of, and list all the trade-in values?

You can.

[sxz]

Wow why the sudden increase in TIVs for a bunch of old games? Hoarders must be having a field day with these.

[morton123]

You can.

How?

[neksus]

it's not complete yet, which is why it's not openly on tivs.ca, but here ya go:



Here's my unabridged (original) private message:

Hey [insert your name here to feel special],

This link:
http://www.tivs.ca/account/register/
Should allow you to register, and
http://www.tivs.ca/account/login/
Should allow you to login.

The passwords are stored via md5 hash, so try and use something you can remember. I haven't created something to reset it yet, but md5 is non-recoverable, meaning if you forget it, for now, you'll have to send me a pm to give you a new, temporary password.

Once you've logged in, you should be able to see a navigational menu at the top - if not, report back. If you encounter any errors or things that seem un-intuitive, let me know. The game collection page isn't pretty right now, it still needs a bit of work, as does some CSS styling of the FAQ page. If you think of anything to add to any part of the site, feel free to let me know.

The site is supposed to simply look clean, as many, many people requested to keep it basic for mobile browsing. I don't really have a problem with that, as it saves on bandwidth.

For the games page, I plan on incorporating a tracking stat which tracks when people trade in games, to keep track of the best fodder/how many times games get traded in/most owned/most popular etc.

Oh yeah! If you have visual errors/something looks weird, let me know what browser/version operating system you're using and send me a screenshot if you can (not too picky about that part). I guess that pretty much sums it up for now...

You can send me a private message or, preferably, an email to admin@tivs.ca or neksus@tivs.ca.

Have fun!

Also, I only tabulate submissions from directly through the site. I've thought of tracking it by who submits stuff on the forums...but it would be a headache.

I must stress to everybody the coolness of adding games to your collection, and then viewing your collection, either through the community tab (which just shows pictures of the games) as well as through your own account tab, which shows you the values of your games at all locations at the last known time. Saves me a crapload of time!

[kwijibo]

How?

Like that ^.

[gehko]

thanks man, works perfect.

[the_fm]

Wow why the sudden increase in TIVs for a bunch of old games? Hoarders must be having a field day with these.

maybe they are feeling the recession :lol:
bump the TIVs back so we get more traffic

[Psubs]

i traded in a few games today July 30, 2009

BBV

Guitar Hero 3 (X360) - $10
Call of Duty 3 (X360) - $10
Need For Speed: Prostreet (X360) - $10
Dead or Alive Xtreme Volleyball 2 (X360) - $10
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) - $10
Fallout 3 (PS3) - $30

EB Games

Project Gotham Racing 3 (X360) - $2
Gears of War (X360) - $10

I should of saved GoW and used it for a T3G1......oh well

lol, you just peed away $13.99. :lol:

Oh, I hope that Lego Batman (Wii) and No More Heroes jumps back up to $8 instead of $6. >:(

maybe they are feeling the recession :lol:
bump the TIVs back so we get more traffic

I think that it might be from the competition from FS and now Rogers Plus. I think that FS's TIV's are sad. I get them checked there and it's like $3.60 and like $2.40 for a game and they CSR would take the game and I would be like, nah I'm keeping them.

[Jagmit]

it's not complete yet, which is why it's not openly on tivs.ca, but here ya go:

hey nexsus, if u get time, can u add a "total value" column in the games collection? It would be REALLY cool to see the total value of ALL your games at the different stores. i don't think it would be too hard, but its just a suggestion!

[mahjongmaniac]

maybe they are feeling the recession :lol:
bump the TIVs back so we get more traffic

well, considering they were somewhat depleted of certain new/used games during their GOTD cycle (e.g. MGS4, TR:U, EW, etc.), might just be supply/demand

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I think that it might be from the competition from FS and now Rogers Plus.

competition w/ FS, maybe... but RP? perhaps for their most-wanted games

if you haven't heard already, some claimed that RP have pretty "pathetic TIVs" for the games they've wanted to trade in there
whatever older games you want to trade in at BBV/EBG/FS, you might find that RP has [much] lower TIVs


I think that FS's TIV's are sad. I get them checked there and it's like $3.60 and like $2.40 for a game and they CSR would take the game and I would be like, nah I'm keeping them.

i'd say they've "smartened-up" after the 1st ~1/2 yr +/- since they've started the trade-in program =P

[Ryvius]

Will EB accept games with no UPC? I want to trade in the RE5 copy I got with the elite bundle.

[UnCeo]

Will EB accept games with no UPC? I want to trade in the RE5 copy I got with the elite bundle.
Yes.

[_pOtEnZa_]

eb games, DS

ALL DS games, the guy didnt want to print out the receipt since i didnt trade them in but he said there where 3-4$ each so ill put 4$ each for nexsus to update tivs:

dragon booster
bomberman
break em all
king kong
prince of persia : battles
puffy ami yum
danny phantom, urban jungle
guilty gear dust strike
splinter cell chaos theory
point blank
atv quad frenzy
dynasty warriors fighters battle
smackdown vs raw 2008
meet the robinsons
ace attorney justice for all
jake long american dragon
jam sessions
devilish
feel teh magic

heroes of mana : 12$

[Stetson717]

All at EB Games

Bionic Commando - 360 $30 (so pissed i didn't trade it in yesterday for 40)
Prince of Persia - 360 $15
C&C Tiberian Wars - 360 >$8 (Don't remember exact value)
PGR4 - 360 $8
Pool Party - Wii $8
SSX Blur - Wii $11

[Jagmit]

All at EB Games

Bionic Commando - 360 $30 (so pissed i didn't trade it in yesterday for 40)
Prince of Persia - 360 $15
C&C Tiberian Wars - 360 >$8 (Don't remember exact value)
PGR4 - 360 $8
Pool Party - Wii $8
SSX Blur - Wii $11

i think its $35 at rogers!, gonna trade it in there once i finish it.

[Stetson717]

i think its $35 at rogers!, gonna trade it in there once i finish it.

Yea, I didn't trade it in cause BBV gives 42 and I think Future Shop gives 40. Was hoping Eb games gave 40 or even 37 cause it includes tax credit.

[Bargain Bin]

Do you guys think these tivs will immediately dip once August starts? I am not that familiar with EB tivs but does it seem like something they would do? Do their tivs change drastically every month? Or is it more of a day by day thing?

[tietherope]

No, only EB has tax included. So $37 at EB is better for games (slightly, here $41) but Yes, FS is better if you need to buy something else ...

BTW, HOW MUCH IS STAR WARS UNLEASHED? HAS ANYBODY TRADED IT IN SINCE THE EB GAME DAY. ITS $11 BUT LAST UPDATED JUNE ... I"M AT WORK. Thanks :lol:

I traded mine yesterday at EB for $24.

[neksus]

wow... and i originally thought it was only a few times a day...

isn't it easier/more efficient if you looked at TIV updates of the thread just at the end of the day instead?

After two days off, it took me three hours to update the TIVs that were posted, including time to insert the game that were previously unlisted. This of course includes the FS SKU, FS value, a link if applicable and cover art for collections, but it's still way more time than I think most people realize. I just inserted game #2909 into the database - keep in mind a large chunk of those all have FS SKUs (for a system I'm working on to automate updating those - everytime I mass update I manually update ~1500 values) and cover art.

[ATLien69]

So I went in and unloaded nine $8+ games for 3 preorders...

Question is can I now switch these preorders for others like MW2???

The promo they had was 6 available games only, one of which I want: NHL 10...

The other two I just got b/c they were listed as $69.99: Batman and Guitar Hero 5...don;t really want these two, not sure if Batman will be good and Guitar Hero I'm bored of...

Would I be allowed to switch one of those for MW2???
Need another good game to switch the 2nd one as well if it's allowed. Any suggestions of upcoming games??? :)

[Fox]

Do TIVS at FS include the tax component like at EB. I want to get rid of Resident Evil 5 and the TIV is 40 at FS vs 37 at EB. I know the difference is only $3 but I would like to buy something other than a game.

I specifically asked at Futueshop, and it works the same way there as it does at EB Games. The TIV is subtracted from your purchase, then tax is applied later. So if you trade in a $40 game, and buy a $50 game, you only pay tax on the $10 difference.

[Tw1tch]

So I went in and unloaded nine $8+ games for 3 preorders...

Question is can I now switch these preorders for others like MW2???

The promo they had was 6 available games only, one of which I want: NHL 10...

The other two I just got b/c they were listed as $69.99: Batman and Guitar Hero 5...don;t really want these two, not sure if Batman will be good and Guitar Hero I'm bored of...

Would I be allowed to switch one of those for MW2???
Need another good game to switch the 2nd one as well if it's allowed. Any suggestions of upcoming games??? :)


When it comes close to release just say something about the gh5 setlist its what you thought it would be or something. And for batman just say you played the demo an it was what you thought it would be or something. Then get it put on credit an buy MW2, i doubt it will sell out places will have tons.

Or the other option is to find a REP a eb that will switch it for you. goodluck

[neksus]

hey nexsus, if u get time, can u add a "total value" column in the games collection? It would be REALLY cool to see the total value of ALL your games at the different stores. i don't think it would be too hard, but its just a suggestion!

Done.
Had done this on an earlier revision - most of the code was already commented out, just had to uncomment it back in :)

[neksus]

So I went in and unloaded nine $8+ games for 3 preorders...


Mind sharing which games? :)

For upcoming games...
Dragon Age
Halo 3: ODST
Bioshock 2
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
F3 GOTY Edition
Left 4 Dead 2

[nobudda]

Does anyone know whether Beatles Rock Band is avaiiable for T3G1F pre-order at EBG?

BTW, Thanks to neksus for the work on tivs.ca

[Tw1tch]

Mind sharing which games? :)

For upcoming games...
Dragon Age
Halo 3: ODST
Bioshock 2
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
F3 GOTY Edition
Left 4 Dead 2

are you referring to the titles right now at eb for t3g1f if so there below was there today;

NHL 10
Wii Sport Resort
Batman
Wolfenst.
GH5

Thats all i can remember

[Yann00]

If i full pay off a preorder game, do i have to pay more if the game increases in price?

[grappos13]

damn... RE5 for 360 went down to $36 at BBV from $42 yesterday... i just picked it up for cheap and wanted to trade it in for the credit... hopefully EB is still $37 tomorrow for it..

[ATLien69]

Yeah sure, I traded the following:
1) DOA4 (360) TIV ~$8
2) Viking (360) TIV ~$8
3) Last Remnant (360) --> $10 Doorcrasher! TIV ~???
4) Soul Calibur 4 (360) ~$16
5) Banjo Kazooie (360) --> from 360 Controller Bundle! TIV ~$10???
6) Viva Pinata 2 (360) --> from 360 Controller Bundle! TIV ~$10???
7) Eternal Sonata (360) --> TIV ~$8
8) Buzz Quiz (PS3) TIV ~$15
9) Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) ~TIV ~15

The TIV values are pretty much guesstimates as I don't remember them all at all...

Mind sharing which games? :)

For upcoming games...
Dragon Age
Halo 3: ODST
Bioshock 2
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
F3 GOTY Edition
Left 4 Dead 2

[ATLien69]

I was also thinking I could pick it up on release day and return it the next with receipt and get credit and preorder what I want...do they keep track of the fact that the pre-order was made using the Trade 3 promo???

When it comes close to release just say something about the gh5 setlist its what you thought it would be or something. And for batman just say you played the demo an it was what you thought it would be or something. Then get it put on credit an buy MW2, i doubt it will sell out places will have tons.

Or the other option is to find a REP a eb that will switch it for you. goodluck

[_pOtEnZa_]

After two days off, it took me three hours to update the TIVs that were posted, including time to insert the game that were previously unlisted. This of course includes the FS SKU, FS value, a link if applicable and cover art for collections, but it's still way more time than I think most people realize. I just inserted game #2909 into the database - keep in mind a large chunk of those all have FS SKUs (for a system I'm working on to automate updating those - everytime I mass update I manually update ~1500 values) and cover art.

kudos to your hard work man, i use tivs.ca a lot !

[Setz]

If i full pay off a preorder game, do i have to pay more if the game increases in price?

No.

[Jagmit]

Yeah sure, I traded the following:
1) DOA4 (360) TIV ~$8
2) Viking (360) TIV ~$8
3) Last Remnant (360) --> $10 Doorcrasher! TIV ~???
4) Soul Calibur 4 (360) ~$16
5) Banjo Kazooie (360) --> from 360 Controller Bundle! TIV ~$10???
6) Viva Pinata 2 (360) --> from 360 Controller Bundle! TIV ~$10???
7) Eternal Sonata (360) --> TIV ~$8
8) Buzz Quiz (PS3) TIV ~$15
9) Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3) ~TIV ~15

The TIV values are pretty much guesstimates as I don't remember them all at all...

i don't think DOA4 was $8. :S i traded that in for $7 towards codwaw at eb like a week ago along with PGR4. oh well. i still wanna trade in dead space and saints row 2, need one more game.

[Jagmit]

Done.
Had done this on an earlier revision - most of the code was already commented out, just had to uncomment it back in :)

whoa, good job nexsus, looks like i'm ready for an xbox 720 :D

[Haz]

Done.
Had done this on an earlier revision - most of the code was already commented out, just had to uncomment it back in :)That's awesome!

My collection is only worth $1699 at EB, $1657.10 at FS, $1230 at BBV and a paltry $978.50 at RP. :lol: Then again, not all games have values at BBV and RP.

[mahjongmaniac]

After two days off, it took me three hours to update the TIVs that were posted, including time to insert the game that were previously unlisted. This of course includes the FS SKU, FS value, a link if applicable and cover art for collections, but it's still way more time than I think most people realize. I just inserted game #2909 into the database - keep in mind a large chunk of those all have FS SKUs (for a system I'm working on to automate updating those - everytime I mass update I manually update ~1500 values) and cover art.

hm... is the addition of a cover art for each game really necessary? you're just adding more weight to your [might i say, already heavy!] burden! :-0

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I specifically asked at Futueshop, and it works the same way there as it does at EB Games. The TIV is subtracted from your purchase, then tax is applied later. So if you trade in a $40 game, and buy a $50 game, you only pay tax on the $10 difference.

might work that way if you use the TIC towards a game promo, but if you were to use the TIC to buy anything else instore, it works like a normal GC (taxes not included)

[cooljmac]

EB

Smackdown vs Raw 2009 $20
Resistance 2 $37
Metal Gear Solid 4 $18

[Phantom]

Does anyone know whether Beatles Rock Band is avaiiable for T3G1F pre-order at EBG?

BTW, Thanks to neksus for the work on tivs.ca

I've had Beatles Rock Band pre-ordered at EBG through their T3G1F for at least 1 1/2 months already.

[Brandoness]

If you do T3GIF How much does each game have to be at minimum for it to work? I have no clue so kinda wanna find out lol

[Tw1tch]

If you do T3GIF How much does each game have to be at minimum for it to work? I have no clue so kinda wanna find out lol

It must be a next gen game a have a TIV of $8+

[mahjongmaniac]

If you do T3GIF How much does each game have to be at minimum for it to work? I have no clue so kinda wanna find out lol

min. $8 TIV for each game

check tivs.ca

FAQ here: http://www.tivs.ca/education/faq/

you're welcome

[anton204]

Wow turds went up in value... got rid of some at BBV... :mad:

[neksus]

hm... is the addition of a cover art for each game really necessary? you're just adding more weight to your [might i say, already heavy!] burden! :-0

Make an account and add games to your collection :P
It would be much more difficult without the art.

[baconape]

i don't think DOA4 was $8. :S i traded that in for $7 towards codwaw at eb like a week ago along with PGR4. oh well. i still wanna trade in dead space and saints row 2, need one more game.

try andd find the club at eb new , its 6.99 and trades for 9 - third turd for trade 3

[arty316]

try andd find the club at eb new , its 6.99 and trades for 9 - third turd for trade 3

Have you traded this in recently to know the TIV was 9? Because I bought the Club used a week ago for 4.99.

[kleptodathief]

http://tivs.ca/account/collection/

pretty kew feature neks , but instead of RED u shud have GREEN for highest tiv

the club ps3 tiv at ebg is 9bux???

[SwiZz]

Someone here referred me to the FAQ on TIV.ca and it said eb should accept more than a copy of a game.......but when i went to the markville store, they said only if its for two diff systems will they accept the same game.....

Does this vary store to store or something?

[mahjongmaniac]

Someone here referred me to the FAQ on TIV.ca and it said eb should accept more than a copy of a game.......but when i went to the markville store, they said only if its for two diff systems will they accept the same game.....

Does this vary store to store or something?

i'd consider that they're making exceptions if they accept dupes (that, or they don't care, but the latter doesn't seem to be v. common)

YMMV, but yes, some of us have been able to trade in duplicate copies
varies f/ store-to-store, and sometimes even person-to-person

[danzerino]

Whats the TIVS for Resistance 2 because they didnt update it for a long time

[Sajiko]

EB

Smackdown vs Raw 2009 $20
Resistance 2 $37
Metal Gear Solid 4 $18

For the guy inquiring about Resistance 2 for the PS3 look above!

[arty316]

Does anyone know whether Beatles Rock Band is avaiiable for T3G1F pre-order at EBG?

BTW, Thanks to neksus for the work on tivs.ca

From my experience all preorders are eligible but YMMV. I just recently did this and the CSR just basically gave me a list about 5 pages long and said pick one, even the next Final Fantasy which comes out in over a year! He even said it was eligible on any new release of the last week ie Wii sports resort.

[anton204]

the club ps3 tiv at ebg is 9bux???

I could call but I'll ask you to go and confirm it for us klepto also confirm the price at BBV... :D

[neksus]

http://tivs.ca/account/collection/

pretty kew feature neks , but instead of RED u shud have GREEN for highest tiv

the club ps3 tiv at ebg is 9bux???

The site doesn't show which one is highest - it shows red if they qualify for that store's promotions.

Someone here referred me to the FAQ on TIV.ca and it said eb should accept more than a copy of a game.......but when i went to the markville store, they said only if its for two diff systems will they accept the same game.....

Does this vary store to store or something?

The FAQ says you can trade in more than one game for credit, but not for a promotion, such as T3G1.

[cdnsir]

July 30 @ BBV
COD: WAW - $33

[SwiZz]

The FAQ says you can trade in more than one game for credit, but not for a promotion, such as T3G1.

Doh, i have great reading comprehension as you can see........thanks.

[neksus]

Haha no problem. Maybe I should clarify it :razz:

[Bargain Bin]

Hey, can anyone find out the TIV for Wii Play updated for today? I called my local EB but they denied givin me a TIV. If anyone can help and find out Wii Play's TIV for today (July 31), it'd be greatly appreciated. Just want to know if its still >$8 TIV.

[mahjongmaniac]

The FAQ says you can trade in more than one game for credit, but not for a promotion, such as T3G1.

well, even then, EBG can't be any less intelligent than BBV to accept duplicates if some person (hoarder) brings in several copies of the same title for TIC...


even BBV seems to have tightened their policy
i remember zoro69 mentioned in another thread that the fine print in the BBV newsletter email indicated sth along the lines of "1 identical title allowed to be traded in per person/per acct/per wk"...

[grappos13]

Someone here referred me to the FAQ on TIV.ca and it said eb should accept more than a copy of a game.......but when i went to the markville store, they said only if its for two diff systems will they accept the same game.....

Does this vary store to store or something?

usually i can trade in 2 copies of the same game if its NOT for a promo.. if its for a promo... its really hard to do.. they dont allow it

Hey, can anyone find out the TIV for Wii Play updated for today? I called my local EB but they denied givin me a TIV. If anyone can help and find out Wii Play's TIV for today (July 31), it'd be greatly appreciated. Just want to know if its still >$8 TIV.

it was $10 TIV at EB when i traded it in 2 days ago...

[Bargain Bin]

it was $10 TIV at EB when i traded it in 2 days ago...

Yeh I know, but I'm not familiar with EB that much. They seem like the type who keep fluctuating their TIVS. Do they tend to change TIVS at the start of a new month?

[grappos13]

Yeh I know, but I'm not familiar with EB that much. They seem like the type who keep fluctuating their TIVS. Do they tend to change TIVS at the start of a new month?

they change them daily.. so ur best bet is to find an eb that will give to u over the phone, or go to the store and ask for the TIV

confirmed a couple TIV's over the phone

RE5 at EB is $37...but its $36 at BBV... i think BBV changes their TIV's during the day (instead of at night) because someone posted that they got $42 TIV yesterday.. but when i was at BBV last nite at like 10:30pm... it was already $36... weird eh

and btw.. the club ps3 is only $1 lol... obvious since they were selling brand new for 6.99 the other day

[ESO]

July 30, 2009

EB Games

Resident Evil 4 Wii = $10

[longsey]

As of July 31st these four games qualify for T3G1F:

Baja - Edge of Control(?)
Dead Space
Star Wars:FU
C&C: Red Alert

All for Xbox360. Sorry I can't give TIV, they were all rounded up on my receipt.

[Wick98]

EB trade-in values as of this afternoon:

360:

Overlord - $13
Tiger Woods '09 - $10
Conan - $5

PS3:

GRAW 2 - $15

I traded the 3 that qualified for Tekken 6, but I plan to switch it later. I got all four for $40 plus tax at Zellers today, as part of their 'Buy One, Get One Free' promo on $20 (or less) games.

Now I'm stuck with Conan, which I've already finished, but it was free. Hopefully its trade-in value goes up.

[Psubs]

EB trade-in values as of this afternoon:

360:

Overlord - $13
Tiger Woods '09 - $10
Conan - $5

PS3:

GRAW 2 - $15

I traded the 3 that qualified for Tekken 6, but I plan to switch it later. I got all four for $40 plus tax at Zellers today, as part of their 'Buy One, Get One Free' promo on $20 (or less) games.

Now I'm stuck with Conan, which I've already finished, but it was free. Hopefully its trade-in value goes up.

Run over to BBV and get $10 credit!!! Is today the last day?

[dtrader69]

EB trade-in values as of this afternoon:

360:

Overlord - $13
Tiger Woods '09 - $10
Conan - $5

PS3:

GRAW 2 - $15

I traded the 3 that qualified for Tekken 6, but I plan to switch it later. I got all four for $40 plus tax at Zellers today, as part of their 'Buy One, Get One Free' promo on $20 (or less) games.

Now I'm stuck with Conan, which I've already finished, but it was free. Hopefully its trade-in value goes up.

conan will never go up as it sells for like 9.99 most of the time....
but you can try rogers plus, or bbv to maybe get more than 5 dollars for it...

[Wick98]

Thanks for the ideas. I'll probably trade it in next week, at Blockbuster, or give it to a friend. I'm without a vehicle now, until next Sunday.

[Sajiko]

The EB games is now not allowing any preorder for the trade 3 get any new release free.

Which sucks cause I just got 3 Wii play, if anyone has details on this please post

[Bargain Bin]

The EB games is now not allowing any preorder for the trade 3 get any new release free.

Which sucks cause I just got 3 Wii play, if anyone has details on this please post

I'm pretty sure they are just denying you a T3G1F because you have 3 copies of the SAME game. Btw, can you post the TIV of Wii Play for today? Thanks.

[brucedlx]

what is GRAW 2?

EDIT: Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2

[belowzeros]

I traded the 3 that qualified for Tekken 6, but I plan to switch it later. I got all four for $40 plus tax at Zellers today, as part of their 'Buy One, Get One Free' promo on $20 (or less) games.

Now I'm stuck with Conan, which I've already finished, but it was free. Hopefully its trade-in value goes up.


+1 run over to BBV and get your $10 back

[Tw1tch]

EB trade-in values as of this afternoon:

360:

Overlord - $13
Tiger Woods '09 - $10
Conan - $5

PS3:

GRAW 2 - $15

I traded the 3 that qualified for Tekken 6, but I plan to switch it later. I got all four for $40 plus tax at Zellers today, as part of their 'Buy One, Get One Free' promo on $20 (or less) games.

Now I'm stuck with Conan, which I've already finished, but it was free. Hopefully its trade-in value goes up.

Kind of a downer see as all the games at my zellers are priced like $39+ they never change the nag so did you just get them to scan them ?

[belowzeros]

The EB games is now not allowing any preorder for the trade 3 get any new release free.

Which sucks cause I just got 3 Wii play, if anyone has details on this please post


it's because you have 3 titles which are the same, and they are not supposed to take more than 1x copy of the same game on any trade

[Wick98]

Kind of a downer see as all the games at my zellers are priced like $39+ they never change the nag so did you just get them to scan them ?

They were properly priced at the store I went to in Bowmanville. The games were on their clearance shelf with stickers (red ones) listing prices from $9.99to $19.99.

[BBS22]

Anyone got the updated value on Fallout 3 for the PS3?

[NoName #1]

As of today these 3 still qualify for T3G1F:
Ninja Gaiden 2 (360)
PGR 4 (360)
Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 (PS3)

[kleptodathief]

so many > 8 tiv games and vid game promos now at ebg and stores! esp that t1 FNR4 promo! i was dumb to trade in 3 games PLUS 6 cash of my own to robbers to get a OLD new game :(

[mahjongmaniac]

conan will never go up as it sells for like 9.99 most of the time....

it's 1 of the $10 bargain bin games at WM ... "new EDLP"

[grappos13]

so many > 8 tiv games and vid game promos now at ebg and stores! esp that t1 FNR4 promo! i was dumb to trade in 3 games PLUS 6 cash of my own to robbers to get a OLD new game :(

haha...

decent day for me around the town...some more $20-$30 spent to get 3 games that all qualfied... i got enuff pre-orders around that only cost me max $30+tax lol... hopefully its gonna last me a while

that fight night round 4 deal seems wicked... now i seriously want to take back some of my games i traded in lol.. too bad it doesnt work like that :(

[ballsdontlie]

haha...

decent day for me around the town...some more $20-$30 spent to get 3 games that all qualfied... i got enuff pre-orders around that only cost me max $30+tax lol... hopefully its gonna last me a while

that fight night round 4 deal seems wicked... now i seriously want to take back some of my games i traded in lol.. too bad it doesnt work like that :(

Can you list the games / places if you done your pre-orders? I'm having no luck lol I wanna pre-order MW2.

[grappos13]

^ u mean where ive done my pre-orders or where i get the games?

btw.. here is a decent sized update for TIV's

PS3 EB

Assassians Creed - 12
Overlord: Raising Hell - 10
MLB 08 - 7
Need for Speed Undercover - 25
Terminator Salvation - 28
GRAW2 - 15
Motorstorm - 0.75 lol

360 - EB

Rockband 1 - 12
Gears of war 1 - 12
Splinter Cell Double Agent - 7.50
Lost Planet Extreme Conditions - 2 (i think..or 4)
Lord of the Rings Conquest - 18
Resident Evil 5 - 37

FS still gives $40 for Resident Evil 5

[daetsnats]

why is Blitz II 18 tiv on FS but blank for EB

[Bargain Bin]

Hey guys, just went on EB Games website and saw their new most wanted list.

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/pdf/augmostwanted_en.pdf

If you go through ebgames.ca and see the fine print it would say July 5th-Aug1, but once you click the link, I believe a new list appears as it says Aug 2-Aug 29.

Some interesting titles on the most wanted list include:

Call of Duty 3 (Wii) - $35 credit
Heavenly Sword (PS3) - $35 credit
Far Cry 2 (360) - $20 credit (weren't these on sale somewhere for $20 b4? its like you get ur money back)
Battlefield Bad Company (PS3)
Mass Effect (360)
Project Gotham Racing 4 (360)
The Simpsons Game (360)
Too Human (360)
Call of Duty 2 (360) (wonder why they want this)
Wii Play (Wii)
Wii Sports (Wii) (is it a typo for Wii Sports Resort?)

I guess this could explain some of the spikes in TIV. They might have started it a bit early (rather than the Aug 2 it says on the list) OR it could mean once Aug 2 comes, they might spike up some more lol. Surprised that MGs4 isn't on the list, that $18 TIV would at least have some explanation. Anyways, hope this helps anyone. Hopefully for me, this means Wii Play stays >$8 TIV. I can imagine RFD goin nuts if Wii Sports is >=$8 TIV. Unless its just a typo for Wii Sports Resort.

[iggyis]

EB Games

Wii Mario Kart $35
Wii ExciteTruck $12
Wii Sports Resort $20

Futureshop

Wii Sports Resort $22.80

[burnabee]

All at EB:
For the following games I think these are updated TIVs, I forgot to write them down. They are close, (plus or minus $2) but not necessarilly accurate as is. Either way, none of them work for T3G1F
Conan - $6
Splinter Cell: Double Agent - $6
Stuntman Ignition - $5


Conan, Splinter Cell and Stuntman, all $10 at BBV. The Darkness and Socom they wouldn't take at BBV.
I know it's bit late, but I traded in Splinter Cell: Double Agent (PS3) on July 21 (the same day your price was quoted by in tivs.ca) @ an EB Games and it was actually worth $5.

Another (abeit late) confirmation is that I sold a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) to Futureshop and it was still $18 as of July 20.

[jaguar8311]

yea, $22 for nba 2k9, thats alot. if someone can confirm, i'm all over it

If you want to know, I traded it at the FS Dundas Street East store in Mississauga one.

All of the games were for 360

[beanowean]

EB Games Most Wanted (august)
GOD OF WAR: CHAINS OF OLYMPUS - PSP
GRAND THEFT AUTO: LIBERTY CITY STORIES - PSP
GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY STORIES - PSP

Aren't these Greatest Hits games?

[dbdudley]

Does Most Wanted just mean the TIV is up? I traded Too Human and Wii Play today, but as a Trade 3...

I do have the Simpsons for 360 I'm looking to trade too though.

[Haz]

EB Games Most Wanted (august)
GOD OF WAR: CHAINS OF OLYMPUS - PSP
GRAND THEFT AUTO: LIBERTY CITY STORIES - PSP
GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY STORIES - PSP

Aren't these Greatest Hits games?Yeah, which may mean $6 instead or $2! :lol:

[grazor]

Hey guys, just went on EB Games website and saw their new most wanted list.

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/pdf/augmostwanted_en.pdf

If you go through ebgames.ca and see the fine print it would say July 5th-Aug1, but once you click the link, I believe a new list appears as it says Aug 2-Aug 29.

Some interesting titles on the most wanted list include:

Call of Duty 3 (Wii) - $35 credit
Heavenly Sword (PS3) - $35 credit
Far Cry 2 (360) - $20 credit (weren't these on sale somewhere for $20 b4? its like you get ur money back)
Battlefield Bad Company (PS3)
Mass Effect (360)
Project Gotham Racing 4 (360)
The Simpsons Game (360)
Too Human (360)
Call of Duty 2 (360) (wonder why they want this)
Wii Play (Wii)
Wii Sports (Wii) (is it a typo for Wii Sports Resort?)

I guess this could explain some of the spikes in TIV. They might have started it a bit early (rather than the Aug 2 it says on the list) OR it could mean once Aug 2 comes, they might spike up some more lol. Surprised that MGs4 isn't on the list, that $18 TIV would at least have some explanation. Anyways, hope this helps anyone. Hopefully for me, this means Wii Play stays >$8 TIV. I can imagine RFD goin nuts if Wii Sports is >=$8 TIV. Unless its just a typo for Wii Sports Resort.

Thanks for the link. I find it surprising that Saints Row is on the list.

I just did a trade 3 deal for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2.
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $10
PGR 4 - I think he said $11
GRAW 2 (360) - $8

Also Bioshock for the PS3 is still $15.

[Psubs]

Just did a trade 3 for Wolfenstein.

Wii Games
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $12
Death Jr.: The Root of Evil - $8
MLB Power Pros 2008 - $11 (this is different than the 2007 version named just MLB Power Pros)

So happy that MLB is over $8 as I was the one that checked the TIV when UFC came out. Also the one that checked it at FS. I guess the name on TIVs.ca should be changed.

[jsadams]

For tivs.ca

July 31 - All XBOX 360

FS:
Saints Row 2 - $15 (no thank you, I can do better)

EB:
Saints Row 2 - $20
Mass Effect - $11
Darkness - $6

That's the last of my games, so my last tiv post here.
Sincerely, thanks for your help in getting the best trade in dollars.
I've got $125 in ebgames credit left if anyone would like to buy it.

[dbdudley]

Should have also mentioned:

- Sid Meier's Civilization (360) - $15
- Wii Play - $10
- Sonic Unleashed (Wii) - $15

I thought I traded Too Human, but I actually traded Sid Meier's instead.

For the record, while I don't know TIVs, the CSR told me:

- The Simpsons (360)
- Too Human (360)
- Battalion Wars 2 (Wii)

all qualified.

[neksus]

why is Blitz II 18 tiv on FS but blank for EB

Because nobody has submitted the EB tiv...

[dbdudley]

I should really know this by now - do PSP and DS games qualify for T3G1?

[Bargain Bin]

I should really know this by now - do PSP and DS games qualify for T3G1?

Yes, but to my knowledge, not that many games qualify. Unless I'm wrong.

[Liko]

EB Games:

Brunswick Pro Bowling (Wii) - $11
Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) - $7

[cayouche]

FS:
Fallout 3 (PS3) - $40
NHL 09 (PS3) - $30 (that's sick!)

[belowzeros]

anyone know where the PSP God of War price update came from today? I scanned back but I don't see the source.

oh also anyone have a couple $69.99 preorder titles at EB? I made a mistake and got GOW3 which I didn't realize is in the system at 59.99. So I am likely going to upgrade it to collectors if they bundle GoW1&2 like they have been hinting and dont want to be locked in at 59.99 (has happened to me many times before).

[munsifn]

July 31 - BBV

Call of Duty 3 - $10

[Sajiko]

I'm pretty sure they are just denying you a T3G1F because you have 3 copies of the SAME game. Btw, can you post the TIV of Wii Play for today? Thanks.

I didn't even pull the Wii Plays out of my bag I just said "I have 3 games I want to trade for a new release they're all over $8."

I went to 2 EBs both said "Only what is on our list"

Last I heard Wii Play was $10 TIV which is pretty awesome, I also have a PGR4 which I saw last was $8.

I wanna grab some PS3 titles.

[belowzeros]

I went to 2 EBs both said "Only what is on our list"



oh ok now it sounds like you meant the game you wanted to trade to. Some stores only let you pick your preorder off the set list from headoffice. It's not very long in game selection and it doesn't change that often. Major titles tend to go on it to draw people in.

There are stores that are much more lax and open up the whole catalogue to trade 3ers any day of the week (not just during the special weekend promo).

is that what you meant?

[the_fm]

I didn't even pull the Wii Plays out of my bag I just said "I have 3 games I want to trade for a new release they're all over $8."

I went to 2 EBs both said "Only what is on our list"

Last I heard Wii Play was $10 TIV which is pretty awesome, I also have a PGR4 which I saw last was $8.

I wanna grab some PS3 titles.

don't say they're all over 8. they'll wonder how you know. better play dumb than be all mighty :o
they might let you preorder any game

[Cjohnson202]

July 30 - UFC Undisputed Xbox - $42 at BBV, was going to take it to rogers for the $45 but I had some BR's to trade in too, picked up Tiger Woods 10 and fast and the furious trilogy (only 34.99!)

[mahjongmaniac]

I didn't even pull the Wii Plays out of my bag I just said "I have 3 games I want to trade for a new release they're all over $8."

I went to 2 EBs both said "Only what is on our list"

Last I heard Wii Play was $10 TIV which is pretty awesome, I also have a PGR4 which I saw last was $8.

I wanna grab some PS3 titles.

if you guys wanted some other pre-order that's not on their "list", just make the T3GIF pre-order for 1 of the selected titles, and then later when the game comes out (or perhaps a few days before that), go cancel it and ask to switch pre-orders

this is what some RFDers have done in the past


course, OTOH there's the T3GIF "any new release/pre-order" wknds... so you could hope for that to come back (they haven't had that in a while though)

[dbdudley]

anyone know where the PSP God of War price update came from today? I scanned back but I don't see the source.

oh also anyone have a couple $69.99 preorder titles at EB? I made a mistake and got GOW3 which I didn't realize is in the system at 59.99. So I am likely going to upgrade it to collectors if they bundle GoW1&2 like they have been hinting and dont want to be locked in at 59.99 (has happened to me many times before).

Wolfenstein is 69.99. Pretty sure NHL 10 is too.

[Psubs]

Wolfenstein is 69.99. Pretty sure NHL 10 is too.

Yes, for Wolfenstein. I made sure before doing it. Heck, always to the ones with game guarantee and you can return it to a different EB location. Get the credit and spend it on the game you want at any time. Heck, even wait for a price drop.

[deviouSx3]

if you guys wanted some other pre-order that's not on their "list", just make the T3GIF pre-order for 1 of the selected titles, and then later when the game comes out (or perhaps a few days before that), go cancel it and ask to switch pre-orders

this is what some RFDers have done in the past


course, OTOH there's the T3GIF "any new release/pre-order" wknds... so you could hope for that to come back (they haven't had that in a while though)

Yea I did that today, I asked them if I could switch my preordered game to something different later on, and they gave me a list of all the up coming titles.. Ended up get Modern Warfare 2 for ps3..

Its not really a problem, just make sure the game you pick is 69.99..

[belowzeros]

Yes, for Wolfenstein. I made sure before doing it. Heck, always to the ones with game guarantee and you can return it to a different EB location. Get the credit and spend it on the game you want at any time. Heck, even wait for a price drop.


ok thanks (and dbdudley)


actually you can return any game unopened to any eb. I don't know if it's policy but I've never had a problem doing that.

you can also cancel any preorder for straight edge or gift card credit, you don't have to wait for a gaming guarantee.

[ChopSuey]

Quick one game update as of July 31st:

MX vs. ATV Untamed (XBOX 360) - $7 (EB Games)

[mahjongmaniac]

Yes, for Wolfenstein. I made sure before doing it. Heck, always to the ones with game guarantee and you can return it to a different EB location. Get the credit and spend it on the game you want at any time. Heck, even wait for a price drop.

ah yes... almost forgot about that one.
GG may indeed be the easier way out if they "know" you did T3GIF and refuse to cancel the pre-order to give you credit and force you to pick another pre-order on the list (which seems to be the case for some ppl on here)

[neksus]

anyone know where the PSP God of War price update came from today? I scanned back but I don't see the source.

For what it's worth, this isn't the only thread I source for data.
Also, people may have directly submitted it to tivs.ca.

[josh16]

anyone know if BBV still has the $10 minimum TIV for 360 games?

[Jagmit]

i found some ps2 games in my collection, and found Guitar Hero II, it had a trade value of $14 last november or december, but none of my EBs give TIVs over the phone. If anyone can find out, can you get the latest TIV? thanks

[Bargain Bin]

So jus to confirm, for pre-orders (like T3G1F), all you get is a receipt right? And on the day of release, you go with your receipt and ID and pickup the game right? Jus want to make sure EB isn't leaving anything out cause I'd hate to get ripped off my em lol. Thanks.

[neksus]

So jus to confirm, for pre-orders (like T3G1F), all you get is a receipt right? And on the day of release, you go with your receipt and ID and pickup the game right? Jus want to make sure EB isn't leaving anything out cause I'd hate to get ripped off my em lol. Thanks.

You don't even need the receipt. They have to confirm ID regardless, so just take that and don't worry about not losing the receipt :P

[firebelly]

trivial pursuit ps3 at EBG $3
GoW: Olympus at EBG $10

[Sajiko]

oh ok now it sounds like you meant the game you wanted to trade to. Some stores only let you pick your preorder off the set list from headoffice. It's not very long in game selection and it doesn't change that often. Major titles tend to go on it to draw people in.

There are stores that are much more lax and open up the whole catalogue to trade 3ers any day of the week (not just during the special weekend promo).

is that what you meant?

Yes, well the thing is I have traded in 3 and gotten 2 preorders that are not on the list, MAG and GoW3 both for PS3. I wanted to trade in for the $70 credit towards the deluxe edition of Demon's Soul.

I think I should wait for my favourite CSR to be at one of the EBs before I go in, she is super cool and actually knows what is going on unlike 90% of the other EB employees.

[cruisx]

I know this is a trade in values thread but does anyone know how much EB sells a used copy of Bioshock? As the retail price is 29$ I am thinking of picking this game up for ps3.

[ballsdontlie]

I know this is a trade in values thread but does anyone know how much EB sells a used copy of Bioshock? As the retail price is 29$ I am thinking of picking this game up for ps3.

usually for $5 less (for all used games) ... its 24.99 I'm pretty sure

[Fysloc]

Anyone know whens a good time to trade in NHL 09 for max value before it drops to 8$ when NHL10 comes out?

[the_fm]

max value would be now. it'll drop real soon since the game is out next month

[Wick98]

I know this is a trade in values thread but does anyone know how much EB sells a used copy of Bioshock? As the retail price is 29$ I am thinking of picking this game up for ps3.

Blockbuster sells it used for $14.99, and they have a buy 2 get 1 free deal on now. It doesn't come with the slipcover though.

[belowzeros]

For what it's worth, this isn't the only thread I source for data.
Also, people may have directly submitted it to tivs.ca.



thanks Mr. Neksus.


my own fwiw, GoW:Chains PSP is actually $10.00 at EB now and not 8 :)

[ballsdontlie]

EB GAMES -
Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction (PS3) - $12

Used it for the FNR4 - promo

[firebelly]

thanks Mr. Neksus.


my own fwiw, GoW:Chains PSP is actually $10.00 at EB now and not 8 :)

already updated :lol:

[grazor]

Viking: Battle for Asgard (PS3) - $7
NBA 2K9 (360) - $10
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $18

[Bargain Bin]

August 1, 2009

EB TIVS:

Wii Play (Wii) - $10
Devil May Cry (PS3) - qualifies
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess (Wii) - qualifies

Did a T3G1F for Uncharted 2. Sorry I couldn't get the tivs for the other two games but they qualified. One of the guys was surprised that Wii Play had a $10 TIV. And when they were talkin amongst each other, someone asked how much DMC4's TIV was and the girl said like $10, but I wouldnt take her word for it cause she seemed like she just said a random value. Bought all 3 of those games off my friend for $50 flat which to me is a good price for a first day purchase of Uncharted 2, a game I plan to spend ALOT of time on. Saved like $30 if I bought this at retail price ($69.99 + tax). Thanks RFD.

[fabreeze111]

i know this is off topic but can i use my eb games edge card for new games? Or is it for only used games?

[Bargain Bin]

i know this is off topic but can i use my eb games edge card for new games? Or is it for only used games?

I dont have one, but I believe the 10% discount applies to used games only. However, the credit on the card can be used on anything in the store.

[the_fm]

i know this is off topic but can i use my eb games edge card for new games? Or is it for only used games?

you mean the additional 10% off? it's for used and you need the sticker

[mahjongmaniac]

thanks Mr. Neksus.


my own fwiw, GoW:Chains PSP is actually $10.00 at EB now and not 8 :)

FWIW: GoW:CoO is $10 on sale at HMV.
perhaps good for those missing a title for T3GIF, or want to do the trade for FNR4

----------

August 1, 2009

EB TIVS:

Wii Play (Wii) - $10
Devil May Cry (PS3) - qualifies
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess (Wii) - qualifies


LoZ itself is worth $27 TIV at EBG, $37 at FS...

[Bargain Bin]

LoZ itself is worth $27 TIV at EBG, $37 at FS...

Yeh I know, but at this time I honestly don't care bout the values. I bought the 3 games off my friend cause I am extremely hyped up for Uncharted 2. And I couldn't pass up $50 for it, cause I can't really do much cheap flips cause I can't really go to BBV or RP that much. Also, not really close to any FS that have the trading program

[fabreeze111]

you mean the additional 10% off? it's for used and you need the sticker

what sticker? its a card

[the_fm]

what sticker? its a card

if you want to get 10% off on used, you need the yellow sticker on the card otherwise, you don't get the rebate. it's $5 for it

[SMH]

EB - Mass Effect (French) trade in value = 5

[Bargain Bin]

Hey guys, I just checked my receipt after pre-ordering and saw that beside the customer name, the 3rd letter in my last name is misspelt.

They asked me what my name was and I said it. Then they asked to see my license while I filled out the other specifics (address, etc). I am wondering since my receipt is just a customer copy, when they were looking at my license, did they input the correct name or what did they do? When you pickup ur pre-order, do they go through it with the computer?

Are they that strict with stuff like this (spelling error)? I dont want to go the day of release and get denied and have another reason to get pissed with EB. Should I just go to make sure? Thanks, I know it sounds pretty noobish, but I wanna make sure.

[Polska]

Any games on sale that have $8 tiv :( need one more to get KOF12 (have GOW and TFU).

[kleptodathief]

^dood, KoF is pure CRAP!, horrible grafix, no mya chic, everyone is dissing it bigtime, don't waste ur time on it!


FYI terminator salvation is 35.99 used at ebg..too bad i cudn't find any other decent games to get that free game b2g1f promo

wwe legends is 34.99 too
uncharted drakes 39.99
i needed to find another 35 hi ebg tiv game at bbv but cudn't

thing is SF4 NEW is 39.99 last day promo price sunday i think! awesome price at bbv, but USED copy is still 49.99 :(

[TwilightRiku]

Im thinking about going for the Buy 2 used games get one free deal at Blockbuster.But the TIV for Prototype for the PS3 isnt there.Does that mean they do not sell used copies of Prototype?Thanks.

[megardi]

Did some wheeling and dealing today to do the trade-in 3 at EB... an update for WWE Legends of Wrestlemania (360), it's now only 24.50 trade-in at Blockbuster.

Also, thanks to whomever first pointed out the God of War (PSP) trade-in value.. picked it up at HMV today for $10, and traded it straight in at EB (without even taking the plastic wrapping off). Awesome thread, thanks again.

[JF Ryan]

Game, console, eb,block
bionic commando, 360, $30,$42
Fire emblem, ds, $15,0 (no trade ds?)
Frontlines of War, 360, $2.5, $10
Dark Sector, PS3, $4, $10

[ramdeals]

So I think my run for the month of July is officially over as I wasn`t tempted enough to head into RV or BBV all day!

Thought you all might find the last part of this T3G1F transaction interesting, I traded in the following to get my NHL 10 pre-order free:

- GRAWII PS3 - $10 Zellers 2f1
- RSV2 PS3 - $10 Zeller 2f1 - CSR gave it to me b/c it was incorrectly marked in the glass case!
- EW PS3 - considering low TIV at EB, not bad! $10 EB DC

[Polska]

^dood, KoF is pure CRAP!, horrible grafix, no mya chic, everyone is dissing it bigtime, don't waste ur time on it!


Well my friend who is a fighting game fanatic likes it (for the gameplay mechanics). Don't really care for graphics myself. I was gonna get Blaz Blue but they keep delaying it so I am probably gonna grab KOF.

[jotg]

As of August 1:

BBV:

Saint's Row - $10

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen - $21

Street Fighter 4 - $30

Traded in these 3 and got Tiger Woods 10 w/Wii Motion Plus for only $5 more.

Not bad value for cooking Mama since it's pretty low everywhere else. As for Saint's Row, I couldn't believe it was $10. Can anyone confirm if BBV is doing the minimum $10 trade credit again? I forgot to ask lol

[00christopherzh00]

Im thinking about going for the Buy 2 used games get one free deal at Blockbuster.But the TIV for Prototype for the PS3 isnt there.Does that mean they do not sell used copies of Prototype?Thanks.

Was just at BBV today and they said that Prototype and Infamous was $42 each for TIV for PS3 at least

[kleptodathief]

^ bbv min 10 tiv is apparently STILL ongoing..im guessing today(sunday) is the last day to trade in those turds! combined with the b2g1 free promo its a HORDFEST! :D:idea:

[jotg]

^ bbv min 10 tiv is apparently STILL ongoing..im guessing today(sunday) is the last day to trade in those turds! combined with the b2g1 free promo its a HORDFEST! :D:idea:

Sounds good because I know they weren't advertising it. Might have to go back there tomorrow! :)

[mahjongmaniac]

Hey guys, I just checked my receipt after pre-ordering and saw that beside the customer name, the 3rd letter in my last name is misspelt.

They asked me what my name was and I said it. Then they asked to see my license while I filled out the other specifics (address, etc). I am wondering since my receipt is just a customer copy, when they were looking at my license, did they input the correct name or what did they do? When you pickup ur pre-order, do they go through it with the computer?


when you p/u, just present your pre-order receipt
if you've happened to lose your receipt for whatever reason, you'll have to give ph.# and driver's license to confirm who you are... shouldn't be too big a problem even if name mispelled just by 1 letter

[BBS22]

Anyone find it extremely odd that the EB games at Vaughan and Colossus Centre don't do trade-ins?

[crashcourse]

Anyone find it extremely odd that the EB games at Vaughan and Colossus Centre don't do trade-ins?

ebg staff advised vaughan city by-law does not permit trading in video games for $

[neksus]

Did some wheeling and dealing today to do the trade-in 3 at EB... an update for WWE Legends of Wrestlemania (360), it's now only 24.50 trade-in at Blockbuster.

Also, thanks to whomever first pointed out the God of War (PSP) trade-in value.. picked it up at HMV today for $10, and traded it straight in at EB (without even taking the plastic wrapping off). Awesome thread, thanks again.

Do us all a favor and take off the plastic wrap next time :)

[danzerino]

Can you do the trade in 3 for madden 10

[BBS22]

ebg staff advised vaughan city by-law does not permit trading in video games for $

Another reason why living in York Region sucks.

[Bargain Bin]

when you p/u, just present your pre-order receipt
if you've happened to lose your receipt for whatever reason, you'll have to give ph.# and driver's license to confirm who you are... shouldn't be too big a problem even if name mispelled just by 1 letter

So if you have the receipt, they don't ask for ID? I would assume they do, but I've never done this before. And for pickup, do they actually do the process through the comp or just hand you the game?

[neksus]

As of August 1:

BBV:

Saint's Row - $10

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen - $21

Street Fighter 4 - $30


Consoles?

[neksus]

Can you do the trade in 3 for madden 10

Why not?

So if you have the receipt, they don't ask for ID? I would assume they do, but I've never done this before. And for pickup, do they actually do the process through the comp or just hand you the game?

They always ask for ID.
A missing letter or two isn't gonna break the deal.

[Bargain Bin]

They always ask for ID.
A missing letter or two isn't gonna break the deal.

Alright thanks. I jus wanted to know cause its like the 3rd letter in the name which makes it look weird. But I guess it isn't that big of a deal. Thanks.

[dbdudley]

Can you do the trade in 3 for madden 10

Yes, but you're almost definitely better off doing trade 2 at Rogers.

[danzerino]

No rogers in Quebec

[teknix]

BBV / August 2

Prototype (360) - $42

[Setz]

Why bother posting BBV TIVs of games with 10$ worth? Every game is at least 10$. It's like saying the sky is blue or grass is red.

PS: Congrats Neksus on winning both most helpful user and most helpful thread. Was kind of shocked the EB Doorcrasher thread almost caught up, but in the end the right man won.

[bluelight443]

PS: Congrats Neksus on winning both most helpful user and most helpful thread. Was kind of shocked the EB Doorcrasher thread almost caught up, but in the end the right man won.

its over? i forgot to vote for neksus but i guess it doesnt matter


anyways

ps3 enemy territory quake wars is $12.50 @ BBV

not even $10 but most BBV have so many copies u can try your luck...worked for me at steels/victoria park location

[anton204]

Apparently u get 20% more trade credit when u put ur trade toward batman arkham asylum. Non CE.

[Eclipse09]

Today i traded in games at EB for FNR4 and a Used 360
and asked for a few TIVs

Games are
DS
Sonic Rush Adventure - 8
Lego Indiana Jones - 10

360
NHL09-15
Simpsons Game -10
Pure - 22

PS3
Metal Gear Solid 4 - 18
Star Wars Force Unleashed - 10
Ratchet TOD - 15

[ballsdontlie]

EB games -
God of War (PSP)- $12
MSG4 (PS3) - $18
Nascar 09 (PS3) - $12

Lego Batman - $7 :(

[7Stryder7]

ok... i have lots;
all are EB TIVs and all for the 360 unless otherwise mentioned->

Too Human = $12
Ninja Gaiden 2 = $10
End War (PS3) = $15
LOTR: Conquest = $18
Heavenly Sword (PS3) = $35
Soul Calibur 4 = $14
Tomb Raider = $18
Armored Core: For Answer = $8 (was bumped from $7 to $8 recently)
Dead Space = $12?

[kleptodathief]

sc4 ps3 = 18 ebg
mlb 2008 power pros wii = 12
rockband x360 = 12

[Sajiko]

Today i traded in games at EB for FNR4 and a Used 360
and asked for a few TIVs

Games are
DS
Sonic Rush Adventure - 8
Lego Indiana Jones - 10

360
NHL09-15
Simpsons Game -10
Pure - 22

PS3
Metal Gear Solid 4 - 18
Star Wars Force Unleashed - 10
Ratchet TOD - 15

Wow last I was in they said NHL 09 was $7

[iLLmAtlc]

The Simpsons Game (PS3) - $12
August 1, 2009

[fabreeze111]

if you want to get 10% off on used, you need the yellow sticker on the card otherwise, you don't get the rebate. it's $5 for it

so u are saying that i dont get 10% off and i cant buy new games with edge card?

[Kuro]

so u are saying that i dont get 10% off and i cant buy new games with edge card?

When you get that yellow sticker on the EDGE card, it allows you to get 10% off any used games.

Nothing is restricting you from buying new games and whatnot, you just don't get any discounts.

[Setz]

so u are saying that i dont get 10% off and i cant buy new games with edge card?

He's right. You need to buy the Edge card to get the 10% discount. You may have gotten one to put credit on, but this is different. The Edge discount card and the gift card they give you are the same card, but it needs to be authenticated as a discount card first.

[Slimschmee]

PS2 Resident evil 4 >$8
Used it for the Fight night trade in at EB

They said that you can use any game (ps2,gc,xbox ect) for the trade 3 get one free on ALL new releases in August.

I did take some other games in but they were less than the required $8
PS2 tetris worlds
GTA liberty city
madden 07
I mention this as they are still listed as $8 games on tivs.ca. Maybe it would be best just to list games that are eligible for trade ins???

Maybe others can try their luck with other ps2 games as it could be a great way to get some new releases

Cheers everyone!

[Scott Pilgrim]

At EB

Guitar Hero: World Tour - $19 (went up!)

edit: whoops! (for xbox 360)

[natural_spring_water]

wii

de blob - $8
star wars unleashed - $12
mario kart - $35

[Polska]

Who can I contact about potential problems/bugs on tivs.ca? Just want to help getting that working properly.

[belowzeros]

i was in a BBV late last night and saw no less than 4 people in the 360 and PS3 section on their blackberry's or iphones for data...wonder what they were doin lol :)

[kleptodathief]

^all ayshuns?

[miladvm]

Would anyone happen to have an up to date TIV on Wanted: Weapons of Fate for the 360?

[neksus]

Who can I contact about potential problems/bugs on tivs.ca? Just want to help getting that working properly.

me!
You can pm me, post it here, or send me an email @ neksus at tivs.ca (or admin at tivs.ca)

i was in a BBV late last night and saw no less than 4 people in the 360 and PS3 section on their blackberry's or iphones for data...wonder what they were doin lol :)

So what you're saying is I should put mobile ads back on... :razz:

[balonis]

yo klepto clean ur inbox lol


^all ayshuns?

[bhupeshg]

does EB accept games without cover art or missing manual?

[Haz]

does EB accept games without cover art?Depends one store/employee. There are some store that are super anal while others are so lenient, you can give just the disc.

[grappos13]

does EB accept games without cover art or missing manual?

ya.. i just asked 2 stores yesterday.. both said they would take it in...

i got a Ridge Racer 7 that is disc only... i grabbed one with manual and everything as part of the BBV deal... i think it was 14.99.. along with 2 others... turns out that EB said i can get $13 credit for ridge racer 7 disc only for ps3... forgot to trade it in today.. hopefully tomorrow they still have the same TIV :)

[trackercowe]

Here are a couple trade updates as of today.

The Club 1 buck (that's right, 1)
Smackdown vs Raw 09 PS2 $8
Silent Hill Homecoming $15
Resident Evil 4 GCN 50 cents (ouch)
Chronicles of Riddick EFDA PS3 $20
Cabela's Trophy Bucs 360 $17 (nice)

[bhupeshg]

ya.. i just asked 2 stores yesterday.. both said they would take it in...

i got a Ridge Racer 7 that is disc only... i grabbed one with manual and everything as part of the BBV deal... i think it was 14.99.. along with 2 others... turns out that EB said i can get $13 credit for ridge racer 7 disc only for ps3... forgot to trade it in today.. hopefully tomorrow they still have the same TIV :)

thanks ..do you mind telling me what locations those were..

[grappos13]

Markville mall and richmond hill one at bayview and major mack....

BUT it will only be for straight credit.. cant do it towards a promo..

[Tw1tch]

Here are a couple trade updates as of today.

The Club 1 buck (that's right, 1)
Smackdown vs Raw 09 PS2 $8
Silent Hill Homecoming $15
Resident Evil 4 GCN 50 cents (ouch)
Chronicles of Riddick EFDA PS3 $20
Cabela's Trophy Bucs 360 $17 (nice)

damn i most have gotton lucky i still got $9 for mine when i did a t3g1f earlier today.

[Bargain Bin]

damn i most have gotton lucky i still got $9 for mine when i did a t3g1f earlier today.

I think on tivs.ca, The Club for 360 has TIV of $9 and the PS3 version has a TIV of $1. Pretty strange.

[mahjongmaniac]

They always ask for ID.

last time i was asked for ID for a pre-order was only if i didn't have the original pre-order receipt.

i can't recall the last time that i brought in a receipt and they still needed ID... the pre-order receipt shows pre-sell info which includes, a unique ID#, name, and ph.#
perhaps the CSRs i've met don't really care

[mahjongmaniac]

Depends one store/employee. There are some store that are super anal while others are so lenient, you can give just the disc.

heh, lucky for you guys who are able to trade in incomplete games... the best luck i've had in the past was just slipping by a game trade-in w/o manual
no cover art/case/manaul = TIV deduction or not valid for trade promos

[kleptodathief]

if u don't have a manual, klepto it! :D or just put any brochure or pamphlets that kinda match the game...ie those 48 hour gold thick watever u call them

when u trade in games, always save 1 manual if it comes with TWO, never know when u'll need it :idea:

[Setz]

What are some worthwhile games coming out soon or games that have come out recently for PS3/360?

I got

Too Human
Ninja Gaiden 2
The Last Remnant

I'm gonna trade it tomorrow.

PS: Never noticed until now, but what happens to PS2 game TIVs on tivs.ca?

[Bargain Bin]

What are some worthwhile games coming out soon or games that have come out recently for PS3/360?

I got

Too Human
Ninja Gaiden 2
The Last Remnant

I'm gonna trade it tomorrow.

PS: Never noticed until now, but what happens to PS2 game TIVs on tivs.ca?

Are you asking for suggestions on possible games to T3G1F for? Alright, I'll try to name some popular upcoming releases for each console. Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure if ALL are eligible for T3G1F.

Any upcoming sports title
Wolfenstein (gaming guarantee)
Batman Arkham Asylum
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
Modern Warfare 2
Uncharted 2

Personally, I got Uncharted 2. If you need any convincing to get it, watch this trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUPAyGWKd6c

That's all the convincing I needed lol. Hope I helped out a little. If not, I guess its back to square one.

[grappos13]

i think i need to do a pre-order for wolfenstein for gaming guarantee.. hopefully have some time and play it and try to platinum it if its not extremely long to do.. but it might be with online :(

[bhupeshg]

in conclusion eb will not accept games without instruction booklets for trade 3 promo from what i can see :(

-----

I need manuals for mario strikers charged, gran t. prologue, c&c:tiberium wars.
i have multiple manuals for quite a few games.. lemme know if you would like to trade or sell to me..by pm

[kleptodathief]

^ YMMV, sum workers WILL take no manuals, just dpends if they really check..sum workers don't even LOOK inside lol, dpends if they r lazy or not

[sweetvar26]

in conclusion eb will not accept games without instruction booklets for trade 3 promo from what i can see :(


I traded couple of games yesterday which do not have the game manuals, had no problems.

[neksus]

i think i need to do a pre-order for wolfenstein for gaming guarantee.. hopefully have some time and play it and try to platinum it if its not extremely long to do.. but it might be with online :(

Game looks to be a long 1000/platinum.

What are some worthwhile games coming out soon or games that have come out recently for PS3/360?

Bioshock 2
COD:MW2
Marvel: UA2
Fallout 3 GOTY
Halo 3: ODST
Dragon Age: Origins

FWIW, I have all of those preordered except Bioshock 2 :)

PS: Never noticed until now, but what happens to PS2 game TIVs on tivs.ca?

As there's a crapload of PS2 games, to save bandwidth they only display to members who are logged in or using the print function.

[freakx2001]

Bioshock 2
COD:MW2
Marvel: UA2
Fallout 3 GOTY
Halo 3: ODST
Dragon Age: Origins



Don't forget

Tekken 6
Left 4 Dead 2

[Psubs]

ETA for FS roll out?

[Madchester]

I need manuals for mario strikers charged, gran t. prologue, c&c:tiberium wars.
i have multiple manuals for quite a few games.. lemme know if you would like to trade or sell to me..by pm

I traded in C&C yesterday w/o manual for the Fight Night promo.

[mahjongmaniac]

PS: Never noticed until now, but what happens to PS2 game TIVs on tivs.ca?

neksus never had a section for it, did he?

i only know that if you click the "printable" version, it does list PS2/XBOX/GCN games, but none of the TIVs are recent

[belowzeros]

is EB open today in the GTA?

[got_it_4_cheap]

i never traded in games @ futureshop before so couple of questions:

it is hassle free right? (i don't have to sign up or pay a fee to be able to trade in games)

i just go to the sales associate @ the entertainment section and tell the person i wanna sell a game and i get a gift card with whatever the tiv amount is, correct?

[mahjongmaniac]

i never traded in games @ futureshop before so couple of questions:

it is hassle free right? (i don't have to sign up or pay a fee to be able to trade in games)

i just go to the sales associate @ the entertainment section and tell the person i wanna sell a game and i get a gift card with whatever the tiv amount is, correct?

you only need to have a piece of photo ID w/ you

and when you're there, go to the entertainment dept. and tell a CSR that you'd like to "trade in a game", not "sell a game" lol

the TIC will be transferred onto a GC

[Sajiko]

Anyone know what is on their T3GITF list?

[neksus]

Anyone know what is on their T3GITF list?

Look back a page.

[marbles]

I think the only hassles involved in trading with Future Shop are the fact that it's sometimes hard to find someone, a generally "meh" attitude, and also the fact that not everyone is adequately trained to do trade-ins.

But yeah, otherwise it's pretty simple.

[bhupeshg]

Thanks for your input everyone. Traded at centerpoint mall, they accept 4 out of six games without manual, other 2 had it. 3 of the games where even printed covers.i guess ymmv. Got unchartered 2 and tekken 6 pre-ordered.

[brucedlx]

from today (EBGames):

Wii: Bust a Move Bash: 11$, Trauma Center New Blood = 12$
360: GRID = 18$, Ninja Gaiden 2 = 10$
PS3: Rainbow Six Vegas 2 = 12$, Soul Calibur 4 = 18$

[freakx2001]

traded in Brothers in Arms Highway to Hell for 360 today was worth $10, figured it could use an update on Tivs.ca

[exploreanu]

TY OP for this thread!!! really informative and was very useful to me! :D

[sparrow_69]

Today @ EBG
PS3:LBP & KZ2 35$ each

[grappos13]

you only need to have a piece of photo ID w/ you

and when you're there, go to the entertainment dept. and tell a CSR that you'd like to "trade in a game", not "sell a game" lol

the TIC will be transferred onto a GC

really? i never had to show id.. ok maybe the first time then lol.. but every other time, i just tell them my phone number and thats it

[ballsdontlie]

really? i never had to show id.. ok maybe the first time then lol.. but every other time, i just tell them my phone number and thats it

You're a regular thats why. :lol:

[grappos13]

You're a regular thats why. :lol:

haha nah.. futureshop doesnt have any good TIV's usually imo.. probably only traded in like 5 games all time at FS

[HoneyBunch360]

Aug 2nd - Dance Dance Revolution Universe (360 - game only) = $7

[neomaster]

traded in Brothers in Arms Highway to Hell for 360 today was worth $10, figured it could use an update on Tivs.ca

I hope the PS3 version went up as well...seems like Ubisoft games are in high demand or something. Endwar going back up, bourne conspiracy for both systems jumping to $8 min...

[grappos13]

I hope the PS3 version went up as well...seems like Ubisoft games are in high demand or something. Endwar going back up, bourne conspiracy for both systems jumping to $8 min...

ps3 is back up? i bought it for $15+tax a while ago.. never opened it.. cant be bothered to play it now lol... good for a promo i guess

[cashinstinct]

End War at $15 EB is crazy stuff... at least I got $24 for it at BBV...

[kleptodathief]

wats with ebgames raising tivs while bbv has turds on sale! match made in heaven lolz ... im dumbfounded cuz when deadspace was on sale , they dropped that suckers tiv so fast! :mad:

just seen grappos x360 collection!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3221297223_efe9b6624e.jpg

[ProtossCraft]

so when you guys get brand new games like the b2f1 at zellers and trade them in at EB, do you guys take the wrapping off b4 you trade the games in, or do you just bring them in brand new? just curious

off topic, in the picture above behind saints row, is that the star wars trilogy on VHS i see there? :)

[Liko]

so when you guys get brand new games like the b2f1 at zellers and trade them in at EB, do you guys take the wrapping off b4 you trade the games in, or do you just bring them in brand new? just curious

off topic, in the picture above behind saints row, is that the star wars trilogy on VHS i see there? :)

I would take the wrapping off beforehand. It looks mighty suspicious when you trade in a game still sealed.

[chopchop330]

I would take the wrapping off beforehand. It looks mighty suspicious when you trade in a game still sealed.
+1
Do it for the sake of the community as sealed games would alert EB about possible sales. If you are afraid of not being able to return the game if the game doesn't qualify, call a EB within your area and ask first. I often call one store and go to another.

[-=phelan=-]

ps3

top spin 3 - 11
mobile suit gundam crossfire - 5

traded into EB

[blahblehblah]

Called EB yesterday about TIV for GRAW:2 on 360 = $4 :mad:

Guess alot of folks traded in GRAW:2 when they got it from zellers clearance bin or the rep misheard me for GRAW:1 lol.

[neksus]

Called EB yesterday about TIV for GRAW:2 on 360 = $4 :mad:

Guess alot of folks traded in GRAW:2 when they got it from zellers clearance bin or the rep misheard me for GRAW:1 lol.

Dammit! I just bought one for $5 on kijiji :(
Maybe it will go back up...

[DumasF]

Dammit! I just bought one for $5 on kijiji :(
Maybe it will go back up...

Called EB yesterday about TIV for GRAW:2 on 360 = $4 :mad:

Guess alot of folks traded in GRAW:2 when they got it from zellers clearance bin or the rep misheard me for GRAW:1 lol.
I just traded in a copy of GRAW:2 on a T3G1F deal yesterday so I think it should still be valid.

[blahblehblah]

I just traded in a copy of GRAW:2 on a T3G1F deal yesterday so I think it should still be valid.

Well tbh i was surprised it would have a TIV of $4 so my impression was the rep misheard me on the phone for GRAW:1 instead of 2. Im planning on calling again and will update.

[freakx2001]

Called EB yesterday about TIV for GRAW:2 on 360 = $4 :mad:

Guess alot of folks traded in GRAW:2 when they got it from zellers clearance bin or the rep misheard me for GRAW:1 lol.

I believe the deal was for the PS3 one. Tivs = $12

[blahblehblah]

I believe the deal was for the PS3 one. Tivs = $12

Perhaps, but i also remember GRAW:2 for the 360 was hovering right about $8 a couple of days ago. Will update when i find out.

Edit: Confirmed, must have been an error on the reps part when i called. Value is still at $8 for 360 system as of today. No need to panic Neksus :)

[neksus]

Perhaps, but i also remember GRAW:2 for the 360 was hovering right about $8 a couple of days ago. Will update when i find out.

Edit: Confirmed, must have been an error on the reps part when i called. Value is still at $8 for 360 system as of today. No need to panic Neksus :)

Guess I'll be heading in today with it then :razz:
Last time I waited I missed the boat on the Forza 2 $9 tiv lol

[danzerino]

Went to BB and the 10$ TIV is still on I traded

Smash Court Tennis 3 Xbox 360 - 10$

Guitar Hero 3 Xbox 360 - 10$

Tony Hawk Proving Ground Xbox 360 - 10$

Fuzion Frenzy 2 Xbox 360 - 10$

[mahjongmaniac]

really? i never had to show id.. ok maybe the first time then lol.. but every other time, i just tell them my phone number and thats it

now that you remind me, i think there were a couple times that i was just asked for ph.#, and didn't bother to check for photo ID

maybe they just trust that you won't give a fake ph. # =P

----------

+1
Do it for the sake of the community as sealed games would alert EB about possible sales. If you are afraid of not being able to return the game if the game doesn't qualify, call a EB within your area and ask first. I often call one store and go to another.

exactly. that's what i always do. call on the day that you intend to trade in to verify $8+ TIV

[arty316]

TIV EB August 4 2009

Resident Evil 5 $37 (360)
Command & Conquer Red Alert - $8 (360)
Boom Blox $12 (Wii)
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 $13 (Wii)

Did a T3F1 for BlazBlue. Awesome. I initially got all those games for $10.

[kleptodathief]

holy cow, min TEN at bbv is still ONgoing??? anyone else confirm this? strange cuz i asked for the tiv of skate 1 x360 on aug2, the chic said 3 bux:confused:

[grazor]

well last night I traded Mirror's Edge (360) to BBV and the TIV was still $10.

[user01]

does the TIV varies from different ebGames or the same?

[TYG3R]

Gamestop TIV:

DS: Metroid Prime Hunters $19
DS: Nintendogs Labs $16

[kleptodathief]

^ wow didn't know ds games were that HI

can anyone confirm QoS x360? im sure its over 8bux tiv atleast? seems very low for a new game?

[supreme_sole]

August 4th
Ebgames

Too human --- 8
Forklore ---- 18
Star wars---- 20
Mx Vs AX ---- dont remember but above 8

traded those 4 in for a psp 2000
got 3 of them from BBV for 37.

also traded in Bully at BBV for 10

[kimbot]

Can anyone confirm these TIVS (taken from a post in another thread)?

I just stopped by gamestop(bloor/bathurst) at lunch. They don't have any refurb 360 left.

But what surprised me the most are some of my crappy games have TIV of 8+:

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Wii--$10! (bought this used at Ebgames $4.99)
Super Swing Golf Season 2 Wii--$12! (got this new for $9.89 at Ebgames last year!)

gamespot tivs = eb games tivs?

[blahblehblah]

Can anyone confirm these TIVS (taken from a post in another thread)?



gamespot tivs = eb games tivs?

gamespot bought out eb games so i would logically assume both tivs are the same. If in doubt, just call up an eb games and ask

[supreme_sole]

gamespot tivs = eb games tivs?

Correct

I traded in 4 games to ebgames, but they did not have any more psp so they sent me to Gamespot across the street and they gave the same value

[brucedlx]

EBGames as of today:

Resistance 1 (PS3) = 11$
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption (Wii) = 14$
Bioshock (X360) = 8$

BBV:

Sonic & The secret rings = 10$ (KLEPTO: 10$ min. TIV seems to be still on at BBV because they are selling sonic and secret rings for 10$)

[DumasF]

holy cow, min TEN at bbv is still ONgoing??? anyone else confirm this? strange cuz i asked for the tiv of skate 1 x360 on aug2, the chic said 3 bux:confused:
I don't think it's at all locations or all games -- I traded a few in at a local BBV yesterday, but only some of them were worth $10. So... ymmv?

[7Stryder7]

holy cow, min TEN at bbv is still ONgoing??? anyone else confirm this? strange cuz i asked for the tiv of skate 1 x360 on aug2, the chic said 3 bux:confused:

not ALL games qualify for a $10 min TIV;
if its $3 or less per game, they won't give you $10 for it

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't think it's at all locations or all games -- I traded a few in at a local BBV yesterday, but only some of them were worth $10. So... ymmv?

i think the min. $10 TIV promo at BBV was dead as of the long wknd. some games were quoted <$10

keep in mind that this doesn't mean there are no games that are worth $10 TIV at BBV... and that would not automatically suggest the promo is still on-going...

[taktikz]

Traded these into gamestop yesterday (aug. 3, 09) for the free xbox 360:

kirby canvas curse $14
mario kart ds $20 (shows as $25 tiv on tivs.ca)
new super mario bros $20
zelda wind waker $8 (re-bought this off someone for $5 :D)

also, lego batman for ps2 is $7 tiv.

[kleptodathief]

^ 8 tiv on a GC game? wow
guys i seen someone post on cag: saints row 1 xbox360 tiv at ebg is 10??? its selling for 9.99 at bbv now
same with shellshock 2 i think not sure 10 tiv at ebg?

now if only skate and crackdown went to 8...

[marximum]

TIV today at EB
Call Of Duty 2 (360) $12
GTA Vice City (psp) $7.50
GTA Liberty City (psp) $7.50

[blahblehblah]

TIV today at EB
Call Of Duty 2 (360) $12
GTA Vice City (psp) $7.50
GTA Liberty City (psp) $7.50

COD 2 worth $12 on the 360? really?

[Pavel6969]

The $10 min at BBV might still be on, I just traded in Haze for $10, and they only sell it for $14.99. Conversly, NHL 08 traded in at $4.50, but also sells for $14.99.

[brucedlx]

^ 8 tiv on a GC game? wow
guys i seen someone post on cag: saints row 1 xbox360 tiv at ebg is 10??? its selling for 9.99 at bbv now
same with shellshock 2 i think not sure 10 tiv at ebg?

now if only skate and crackdown went to 8...

shellshock 2 I can confirm is worth 10TIV at EBGames (Ps3)

[Bargain Bin]

COD 2 worth $12 on the 360? really?

It's on the most wanted list. But still, didn't know that would warrant a $12 TIV.

[mahjongmaniac]

COD 2 worth $12 on the 360? really?

what's funny is this was 1 of the "trade fodder games" that was $10 new / $8 used at BBV ...
RFD effect brought it back down to $7 (IIRC)... so it's nice to see it go back up

[neomaster]

Eb Games - PS3

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - $14

I was curious since the 360 version went up in value...i had to check today and when i was told the PS3 version was worth $14...i was like damnnnnn...we talking about the same game? lol

Hopefully somebody can tell me that SoCom has increased back in value so i can finally pre-order my demon'z soulz

[prufrock]

Eb Games - PS3

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - $14

I was curious since the 360 version went up in value...i had to check today and when i was told the PS3 version was worth $14...i was like damnnnnn...we talking about the same game? lol

I wonder if Rogers' list of eligible titles is forcing EB to up some of their values to keep people coming there?

[danzerino]

Can someone confirm Resistance 2 37$ at EB

[smuPoker]

Just got back from EB with a successful T3G1, but I got the CSR to tell me the tivs:

Too Human (360)- $12
Rock Band (PS3) - $10 (which I bought today from a pawnshoppy place for $4)
God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP) - $10

Preordered Borderlands for the 360.

Also tiv'ed Resident Evil 5 (without original sleeve cover and manual) for $37. I think YMMV with those types of trade-ins.

[danzerino]

what does YMMV mean?

[smuPoker]

what does YMMV mean?

Your Mileage May Vary. Just means that it may work some places and not others.

[MagikTek]

EB Games

360:
GRAW2 ($8)
PGR4 ($10)
Top Spin 3 ($12)

I wouldn't be surprised if GRAW2 drops below $8 since I saw quite a few copies that were traded in before I did my trade-ins.

[tenthirteen78]

EB GAMES

360:

Halo 3 $20
Kameo $3 (not for resale copy too)
Earth Defense Force $1
Lost Planet:CE $4
Conan $5
Army Of Two $7.50
Dead Rising $ 10
Orange Box $ 7


Blockbuster

360:

Fracture $10
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $10
Blacksite Area 51 $10

Tried to trade in motorstorm for PS3, said it was worth like 50cents.

[monkey_bongo]

I traded down a number of games to get the Wii Sports Resort and credit towards Rock Band Beatles. Just wanted to post below:

Ratatouille DS - $7
Animal Crossing DS - $18
Mario Kart DS - $20
Sims 2 DS - $8
Nintendogs - $16
Brain Age - $7.50

Rock Band - $12
Rock Band 2 - $24
GTA4 - $21
Winning Eleven - $2
Beautiful Katamari $6
Virtua Tennis 3 - $1
Halo 3 - $20
Viva Pinata $2

Trauma Center Wii - $12

[brucedlx]

EB GAMES

360:

Halo 3 $20
Kameo $3 (not for resale copy too)
Earth Defense Force $1
Lost Planet:CE $4
Conan $5
Army Of Two $7.50
Dead Rising $ 10
Orange Box $ 7


Blockbuster

360:

Fracture $10
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $10
Blacksite Area 51 $10

Tried to trade in motorstorm for PS3, said it was worth like 50cents.

Looks like BBV's minimum 10$ deal is still on.

KLEPTO I think skate may have counted as a sports game? Or maybe now it's sports games + EXTREME turds like skate.

[funnypanks]

eb games tiv
ps3

shell shock 2 $8
overlord $10


x360

lotr conquest $18
mass effect $5

[Bargain Bin]

eb games tiv
ps3

shell shock 2 $8
overlord $10


x360

lotr conquest $18
mass effect $5

Wow, it already went back <$8 TIV? Odd considering it's on their most wanted list and that just started like 2 days ago.

[Moreirinho]

@ EB Games

360
Top Spin 3
SW: FU

PS3
Top Spin 3
Shellshocked 2
LOTR: Conquest

all still work for T3G1F

[NoName #1]

EB Games:

x360
GRAW 2 $8
Soldier of Fortune: Payback $8

PS3
GRAW 2 $12
Ratchet & Clank Future $15

GRAW 2 (both systems) and SOF: Payback are all <$19.99 at Zellers.

I traded for a PSP. Now I just need to find a good price for a memory stick.

[mahjongmaniac]

Wow, it already went back <$8 TIV? Odd considering it's on their most wanted list and that just started like 2 days ago.

although it's on their MW listed, i don't think that necessarily guarantees that it's 1 of their $8+ TIV games...



EBG
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution (Wii) $6
TW PGA Tour '08 (Wii) $8 ---> this one went up
Cars: Maternational Championship (360) $7

(TIVs as of yesterday)

[got_it_4_cheap]

you only need to have a piece of photo ID w/ you

and when you're there, go to the entertainment dept. and tell a CSR that you'd like to "trade in a game", not "sell a game" lol

the TIC will be transferred onto a GC

thanks for info :)

one more q, all futureshops in toronto do tivs, right? (more specifically the one near eaton centre)

just seen grappos x360 collection!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3221297223_efe9b6624e.jpg

any chance you wanna sell orange box grappos? :D

[anton204]

any chance you wanna sell orange box grappos? :D

Nice!! Its the american copy too..

Damn grappos... nice collection there! BTW did you make that case your self? If not where did u get it?

[winson82]

thanks for info :)

one more q, all futureshops in toronto do tivs, right? (more specifically the one near eaton centre)



any chance you wanna sell orange box grappos? :D

Maybe there's something I'm missing but just buy it in stores? This game has been $19.99 for months now.

Grappos - Nice collection mang that's pretty sick.

[got_it_4_cheap]

Maybe there's something I'm missing but just buy it in stores? This game has been $19.99 for months now.

Grappos - Nice collection mang that's pretty sick.

closest bb and fs locations don't have it in stock

and ...

Online Availability
This product is sold out.
Quantity Remaining: 0

[dbdudley]

EB Games
August 4
- The Simpsons (360) - $10
- Too Human (360) - $12
- Batallion Wars (Wii) - $17

[zoro69]

COD 2 worth $12 on the 360? really?

weird, i thought I did well to get $10 from BBV for that. BBV trying to sell it for $10 (before b2g1). I should go buy it back.

[brucedlx]

orange box is in the dump bin at wal-mart. I saw at least 10 of them as well as crap like poker super stars.

[bhupeshg]

Ps3
Hellboy: science of evil 22.5 @ bbv
cough..sale...tscc 9.99 :twisted:

[brucedlx]

Ps3
Hellboy: science of evil 22.5 @ bbv
cough..sale...tscc 9.99 :twisted:

thanks for the tip :-0

[belowzeros]

wats with ebgames raising tivs while bbv has turds on sale! match made in heaven lolz ... im dumbfounded cuz when deadspace was on sale , they dropped that suckers tiv so fast! :mad:

just seen grappos x360 collection!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3221297223_efe9b6624e.jpg


lol too funny...poor grappos ><

[HamTard]

Aug 04, 2009 - Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - EB TIV $8

[Galad]

Aug 4th
EB Games

Godfather 2, PS3: $25
Fight Night 4, PS3: $40

[grappos13]

im gone all day at the casino and ppl posting about me?? and i just lost $200 too :(

whats with this random pic of "my" collection?

i dont even have a 360... lol.. i never have 360 games.. if for a reason i buy one for a promo, it goes in right away... ill get my actually collection up soon someday... before i leave for vegas in 3 weeks ill post it

thanks for info :)

one more q, all futureshops in toronto do tivs, right? (more specifically the one near eaton centre)



any chance you wanna sell orange box grappos? :D

lol....not my collection... must be kleptos!

Nice!! Its the american copy too..

Damn grappos... nice collection there! BTW did you make that case your self? If not where did u get it?

err... not my picture/collection..dunno wtf is going on

Maybe there's something I'm missing but just buy it in stores? This game has been $19.99 for months now.

Grappos - Nice collection mang that's pretty sick.

my actual collection is better and contains no 360 games!

lol too funny...poor grappos ><

i know... i dunno why klepto of all ppl is to post something like that about me

[ldrafter]

I noticed that EB was selling used Haze for $29.99 when it used to be $9.99. Thinking that the TIV might also have gone up, I asked and, sure enough, it was now at $13. Also, GRAW 2 (360) and God of War (PSP) were $8 and $10 respectively. This was on Aug. 4th.

[belowzeros]

i know... i dunno why klepto of all ppl is to post something like that about me


lol i know, that's why I was laughing so hard. his attempt to deflect attention failed miserably hehe


kelpto has been remarkably quiet since the b2g1f started...which leads me to believe he's amassed a monster stockpile of credits =p

[NonStopInTheMix]

lol i know, that's why I was laughing so hard. his attempt to deflect attention failed miserably hehe


kelpto has been remarkably quiet since the b2g1f started...which leads me to believe he's amassed a monster stockpile of credits =p

credits? or games? :lol:

looks like i wont be shopping at BBV for a while with this promo sucking stores dry...

[kleptodathief]

guys i have TWO jobs and i gotta sleep too lolz , anyways its always a first come first served mentality...u snooze, u looze!:D

[neomaster]

I noticed that EB was selling used Haze for $29.99 when it used to be $9.99. Thinking that the TIV might also have gone up, I asked and, sure enough, it was now at $13. Also, GRAW 2 (360) and God of War (PSP) were $8 and $10 respectively. This was on Aug. 4th.

OH YEAHHH BABY!!! Now I can get my DEMONz Soulz. Damn, those Ubisoft games are hot hot...if you want em EB...you can take them...lol. Thank goodness i've held on to my Haze so it can be properly used on special occasions such as this.

[brucedlx]

Haze PS3 confirmed 13$ TIV at EB Games
Also, Kung Fu Panda for the Wii = 12$ at EB Games

[Kykez]

Traded in NHL 09 yesterday so I could get some credit for B2G1F and it had a TIV of $27 and only a month before NHL 10! :D

[ProtossCraft]

Traded in NHL 09 yesterday so I could get some credit for B2G1F and it had a TIV of $27 and only a month before NHL 10! :D

wow $27? this was for the ps3 though right?

[HoneyBunch360]

Did a T3G1 at EB yesterday for BlazBlue

Xbox360:
GRAW2 - $8
Def Jam Icon - $11
Soul Calibur IV - $14

[mahjongmaniac]

lol....not my collection... must be kleptos!

err... not my picture/collection..dunno wtf is going on

my actual collection is better and contains no 360 games!

i know... i dunno why klepto of all ppl is to post something like that about me

b/c he's got nothing better to do and likes to BS =P

we should be taking whatever klepto posts w/ a grain of salt

[Kykez]

wow $27? this was for the ps3 though right?

Nope it was the 360 game

[minuterice]

bbv minimum 10 tiv must still be on,
redsteel 10 wii
cocoto kart racer 10 wii
ninja breadman 10 wii
monster trux arenas 10 wii

[Auroni]

Traded these in at EB - All applied for Trade in 3:

God of War for PSP
Top Spin 3 for PS3
Haze for PS3

Untold Legend for PS3
Godfather (FIRST ONE) For 360
Resistance (FIRST ONE) For PS3

[brucedlx]

Did a T3G1 at EB yesterday for BlazBlue

Xbox360:
GRAW2 - $8
Def Jam Icon - $11
Soul Calibur IV - $14

How are people doing this? BlazBlue is a month old game....

[kleptodathief]

^ crappy game too..its better then KoF tho, man that game was epic failure! :mad:

[grappos13]

How are people doing this? BlazBlue is a month old game....

no.. regular edition of blazblue came out July 31st here in canada.. so its not even a week old... last friday it came out...so EB lets u do it..surprised there was stock at a store tho

[mahjongmaniac]

no.. regular edition of blazblue came out July 31st here in canada.. so its not even a week old... last friday it came out...so EB lets u do it..surprised there was stock at a store tho

T3GIF is supposed to be allowed for games released w/i 2 wks of street date

YMMV, but i've done it for a game that was released >2 wks ago in the past
depends on the CSR i guess

[TheBigSorbo]

Just traded in for 2 T3G1F at lunch time today (Aug 5)

Not sure of all the values, but she said they all qualified.

XB360:
Mass Effect
Too Human
Project Gotham Racing 4

PS3:
Metal Gear Solid 4 - (I think TIV was 18)
Top Spin 3 - (I think TIV was 11)
?? Cant remember third one

Also Traded in one game for credit:
Grid (XB360) - $18

[kleptodathief]

who the hell r buying all these traded in games at ebg lolz...im assuming they sell at ebg for like 24.99 each? most i'd pay is prolly 12bux on credit thats bout it

is fallout 3 used at ebg still 64.99??? :confused:

[grappos13]

T3GIF is supposed to be allowed for games released w/i 2 wks of street date

YMMV, but i've done it for a game that was released >2 wks ago in the past
depends on the CSR i guess

thats what i was lettign the person know.. since blazblue regular edition came out july 31st so that the person WAS able to do it.. i was correcting someone else...

[brucedlx]

no.. regular edition of blazblue came out July 31st here in canada.. so its not even a week old... last friday it came out...so EB lets u do it..surprised there was stock at a store tho

ughh you guys are lucky. My eb games are super stingy when it comes to T3GIF. The only thing I can do is the gaming guarantee, and even then they sometimes will not let me return it because it was T3GIF.

[Drew123]

The following had 8+ t.i.v.'s
PS3:
Pirate's of the Caribbean 3
NHL 09
Rockband

XBox 360:
Ninja Gaiden 2
LOTR: Conquest - $18 tiv

Wii:
Lego Star Wars: Complete Sage

The following did not qualify:
Pirate's of the Caribbean 3 (Wii) - $6 tiv

COD Modern Warfare 2 was available for the trade 3 deal

[mahjongmaniac]

ughh you guys are lucky. My eb games are super stingy when it comes to T3GIF. The only thing I can do is the gaming guarantee, and even then they sometimes will not let me return it because it was T3GIF.

usually they have the GG promo .pdf up on their website.
i can't remember the fine print, but i don't remember any stipulation that "if you did T3GIF, you aren't eligible for the GG if you return the game"

needless to say, i'm sure many other RFDers on here have taken advantage of prev. GG promos using T3GIF


yeah... your local EBG store's CSRs are too stingy

[Aracknid]

Traded the following PS3 games in at Future Shop today:

- Fallout 3: $40
- Prototype: $40
- Resistance 2: $37
- Little Big Planet: $37
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune: $22.80

BTW: R2 brand new is on sale at FS for $39.99... used version in store is not on sale for $59.99 (man is that stupid).

Aracknid.

[eladmk]

Eb trade in Aug 5, 09

Wii:
Wii sports = $3
Wii play = $10
ExciteTruck = $12
Golds Gym Cardio = $13
Samba Amigo = $7
COD WaW = $30
Rayman 1 = $7.50 (What da hell, why not just make it $8???)
Monkeyballs = $7

PS2 winning eleven 8 -- $2 ... meh...

[a_zidane]

T3GIF is supposed to be allowed for games released w/i 2 wks of street date

YMMV, but i've done it for a game that was released >2 wks ago in the past
depends on the CSR i guess

i just called two different ebgames... one gave me a list of games that are coming out within the next month or two, and told me that they were available for T3G1F ... i specifically asked for Assassin's Creed 2 and CODMW2, and they said no... then I called the second EB and he told me that they do it for all the key games, included the two I just mentioned... so just call a few places and find out which ones will do the deals you want :)

[Psubs]

usually they have the GG promo .pdf up on their website.
i can't remember the fine print, but i don't remember any stipulation that "if you did T3GIF, you aren't eligible for the GG if you return the game"

needless to say, i'm sure many other RFDers on here have taken advantage of prev. GG promos using T3GIF


yeah... your local EBG store's CSRs are too stingy

Oh, the manager was out and helping this noob CSR and did the Trade 3 for Wolfenstein and told me that I if I didn't want to keep it for some reason, I could return it for store credit. :razz:

Crazy enough, in the system they said that I hadn't picked up UFC yet. I wasn't quick enough (or unlawful enough) to play them. Could've said, oh ya, I went on vacation for a month (which I did) and forgot all about it. I guess they didn't update the system correctly when I picked it up.


Fugg, Wii Sports is an August Most Wanted but for $3, I might hold on to it. Heck, I got a white case for it and printed out a cover for it.

Wait, did anyone try to trade in Wii Sports into BBV when they do the min $10 trade in?

[belowzeros]

people stop trading in Uncharted...you are supposed to PM me so I can buy it to play =p

:(

[chdude3]

T3GIF is supposed to be allowed for games released w/i 2 wks of street date

YMMV, but i've done it for a game that was released >2 wks ago in the past
depends on the CSR i guessYMMV indeed, I've been told only ONE week after a game's released.

[seele]

i just came from a eb games and wii sports TIV was quoted at $6

also EB TIV
wii
link's crossbow $2
blast works $7.50 ($10 at BBV)
wii fit $35 (BBV, would not accept it)
mario party 8 $25
wii sports $6

ps3
nhl 09 $5 (had no cover..wtf, why so low?)
overlord $10
sid meier's civilizations $15


at BBV TIV
blast works $10
rayman raving rabbits $12.50
wii sports - would not take

[kleptodathief]

someone said nhl 09 x360 is 27$ tiv at ebg?? and the ps3 version is only 5? >:(

can u guys confirm the release date of wolfenstein? rogers booklet says aug 4th but i don't think its out now

[fudge_u]

Just got back from FutureShop and Best Buy.

Best Buy TIVs:
- Call of Duty 5: World at War(PS3) = $40
- NHL 09(PS3) = $30
- Street Fighter IV(PS3) = $18

FutureShop TIVs:
- Street Fighter IV(PS3) = $18

I got a $70 GC(or store credit) from Best Buy when I traded in COD and NHL 09, but I chose to hold on to Street Fighter IV. I don't understand why the TIV dropped soooo much for SFIV. The FS rep said it was cuz the sales have been poor for that game. It still doesn't make sense to me.:confused:

WG

[Psubs]

people stop trading in Uncharted...you are supposed to PM me so I can buy it to play =p

:(


Do you have a BST thread requesting to buy it for say $25-30?

[chdude3]

someone said nhl 09 x360 is 27$ tiv at ebg?? and the ps3 version is only 5? >:(

can u guys confirm the release date of wolfenstein? rogers booklet says aug 4th but i don't think its out nowLOL when I asked about Wolfenstein being a Gaming Guarantee, clerk said "Yeah but it's shipping today", and I said "No, it got delayed". Didn't believe me, checked the computer, and saw that yeah it was totally delayed. Right now it looks like Aug 18.

[mahjongmaniac]

YMMV indeed, I've been told only ONE week after a game's released.

i was told 1 wk in the past as well, but other RFDers on here who are EBG staff (or were former employees) have stated "officially" it's 2

Setz is 1 of the ex-employees

[dbdudley]

needless to say, i'm sure many other RFDers on here have taken advantage of prev. GG promos using T3GIF


I do this ALL the time.

[VerySlowpoke]

I don't understand why the TIV dropped soooo much for SFIV. The FS rep said it was cuz the sales have been poor for that game. It still doesn't make sense to me.:confused:


It makes perfect sense. Poor sales results in a reduced price for the game (if you haven't noticed SF4 had dropped down to the 39.99-44.99 range), and that means the TIV can't be sustained at something like $30-$37. If they're [the organization] are going to make profit and sell the game at around $5-$10 then the current price, then they have to buy the game at an even lower price.

[marbles]

I traded in SF4 at EB a few days ago (Saturday?) and got $40 for it. I was actually pretty surprised, because of the price drop it had taken.

[fudge_u]

I traded in SF4 at EB a few days ago (Saturday?) and got $40 for it. I was actually pretty surprised, because of the price drop it had taken.

Ya... Might try to trade it in a EB. Hopefully I can still get $40 for it. I didn't realize SFIV had poor sales results. It's supposed to be an awesome game. I thought it would've been one of those games that stays high in price for a long time. Guess not.

WG

[Nero25]

Hello does any one know how much ebgames canada would take rock band 2(ps3) and two Les Paul Wireless guitar for the ps3?

[JnJosh]

i do trade 3 all the time, never really have any restriction aside from the obvious it to be a game and I have to use current gen games to do so.

[TwilightRiku]

If I trade in some games at EB games,are they gonna check for some ID or something?Thanks.

[Rakesh079]

EB

360:

Ninja Gaiden 2 $10
Shellshock 2 $10
Gears Of War $10

PS3:

MGS4 $18

[Sajiko]

Just got back from Future Shop and EB Games:

FS:
Wii James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace - $13.20
Wii Mario Party 8 - $32
Wii Mario Super Sluggers - $18
Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl - $30

EB:
Wii Mario Kart - $35
Wii Madden All Play 09 - $10
Xbox 360 End War - $12
Wii RockBand 2 - $15
Wii Play - $10
Xbox 360 GTA 4 - $21
Wii Battalion Wars II - $17
Xbox 360 Gears of War 2 - $26
Wii Lego Star Wars - $10
Xbox 360 PGR4 - $11


At the EB, all the games under $12 I used for trade in for Uncharted 2 and Wolfenstien both for PS3. I had 2 copies of Wii play for EB, and 3 copies of SSBB for FS

[Haz]

If I trade in some games at EB games,are they gonna check for some ID or something?Thanks.Yes, usually a government issued ID.

360:

Ninja Gaiden 2 $10
Shellshock 2 $10
Gears Of War $10

PS3:

MGS4 $18All at EB?

[Aznkid2000]

just wondering guys how accurate is the printable version of the TIV???

[mahjongmaniac]

I traded in SF4 at EB a few days ago (Saturday?) and got $40 for it. I was actually pretty surprised, because of the price drop it had taken.

hm... FS is selling used copies (both PS3/360) for $40

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117903
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117918

so perhaps a "free rental" for those who want to play and then return to EBG for TIC

[Haz]

hm... FS is selling used copies (both PS3/360) for $40

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117903
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117918

so perhaps a "free rental" for those who want to play and then return to EBG for TICWow. BBV is selling new copies for $39.99!

[Rakesh079]

All at EB?

Oh whoops forgot to mention that, yea, edited my post also.

[balonis]

i don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere, but there is a promo for preordering the new batman at eb. apparantly if you trade in games towards batman you will get an extra 20% in trade in value. works for any game for any console. its meh i guess.. nothing to get too excited about. but just a heads up

[shani_d_best]

Soldier of Fortune: Payback $8 TIV at EB Games
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (PSP) $8 or more at EB Games

[belowzeros]

i don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere, but there is a promo for preordering the new batman at eb. apparantly if you trade in games towards batman you will get an extra 20% in trade in value. works for any game for any console. its meh i guess.. nothing to get too excited about. but just a heads up


not too bad...i guess min TIV is $7 for batman since bumped up $6 still won't break 8.

[mahjongmaniac]

Soldier of Fortune: Payback $8 TIV at EB Games
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (PSP) $8 or more at EB Games

^that's $5 at TS if anyone wants to go hunt...
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=5816335

[ceraf]

Looking at the sales charts of SFIV, it wasn't that bad...they managed more than half a million for each console in North America. Then again, I guess they were expecting to sell as much as RE5 did.

Oh, and FF3 DS trades in at $8. Called EB today.

[deviouSx3]

At Ebgames
ps3
dead space $14
Hells High way $14

Xbox 360
Too Human $12

On Aug 5th

[thematrix49]

Took in some games today for pre-order on Modern Warfare 2.
All for PS3

Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Bourne Conspiracy
Dirt
All met the min trade in value of $8, sorry not sure what exactly, two were 8 and one was 10.


Endwar - $15
Saints Row 2 -$20

[chuu]

PS3

lego batman - 7
def jam icon - 10
guitar hero aerosmith - 4


lego batman can be used to trade for batman: arkham asylum if the rumours are true about it having 20% more trade in value.

[rymipe]

PS3 lego batman - 7

lego batman can be used to trade for batman: arkham asylum if the rumours are true about it having 20% more trade in value.So you're saying the Batman: Arkham Asylum promo means the minimum TIV is $7 for the T3G1F...

Meaning someone can use any 3 of the following $7 TIV games to get Batman: Arkham Asylum FREE (these are all very recently updated $7 games from tivs.ca):

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 (360)
Crackdown (360)
Skate (360)
Guitar Hero 2 (360)
Splinter Cell: Double Agent (360)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360)
NHL 2K9 (360)
Army of Two (360)
Tony Hawk's Project 8 (360)
Turok (360)
Chromehounds (360)
Fight Night Round 3 (360)

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (DS)
Front Mission (DS)

Madden 08 (Wii)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Wii)
Open Season (Wii)
Samba de Amigo (Wii)

Lego Batman (PS3)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (PS3)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (PS3)
MLB 08: The Show (PS3)
NCAA Football 09 (PS3)
Mirror's Edge (PS3)
Skate (PS3)
Burnout Paradise (PS3)

Killzone: Liberation (PSP)
Patapon (PSP)
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP)
Resistance: Retribution (PSP)

[brucedlx]

So you're saying the Batman: Arkham Asylum promo means the minimum TIV is $7 for the T3G1F...

Meaning someone can use any 3 of the following $7 TIV games to get Batman: Arkham Asylum FREE (these are all very recently updated $7 games from tivs.ca):

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 (360)
Crackdown (360)
Skate (360)
Guitar Hero 2 (360)
Splinter Cell: Double Agent (360)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360)
NHL 2K9 (360)
Army of Two (360)
Tony Hawk's Project 8 (360)
Turok (360)
Chromehounds (360)
Fight Night Round 3 (360)

Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (DS)
Front Mission (DS)

Madden 08 (Wii)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Wii)
Open Season (Wii)
Samba de Amigo (Wii)

Lego Batman (PS3)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (PS3)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (PS3)
MLB 08: The Show (PS3)
NCAA Football 09 (PS3)
Mirror's Edge (PS3)
Skate (PS3)
Burnout Paradise (PS3)

Killzone: Liberation (PSP)
Patapon (PSP)
Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP)
Resistance: Retribution (PSP)

The 7$ TIV requirement for batman is unconfirmed. I'll believe it when I see a receipt. The 20% extra is a whole other promotion by itself. The fact that you can combine 20% extra to a 7$ game to make it a valid 8$ game is nothing but a hopeful assumption.

[RPfriend]

EB Games:

My Weight Loss Coach (DS) - $7 (should've use it for T3G1F when it's at $15)
Wheelman (360) - $27 (got it at Costco for $20 tax incl)
NHL 09 (360) - $15
Ghost Recon AW 2 (PS3) - $15
Igor (Wii) - $15
Nascar 09 (360) - $14

Used the last three for Uncharted 2.

[thehockeyguy]

too bad infamous doesn't worth much at FS.. i got a couple copies here..

[balonis]

you guys are getting it all wrong.
its kinda like the trade more get more promo. so say you traded in games that are like $5, $7, $15, $20. So the total credit you get is $47. If you preorder batman you get 20% more. so they'd give you $47 * 1.2 = $56.40.
which is why its kind of a meh deal

[Psubs]

The 7$ TIV requirement for batman is unconfirmed. I'll believe it when I see a receipt. The 20% extra is a whole other promotion by itself. The fact that you can combine 20% extra to a 7$ game to make it a valid 8$ game is nothing but a hopeful assumption.

lolz, they're not that dumb. Though the trade 1 +$19.99 for FN4 was pretty good.

It's best if you have a really good game and some "turds".

TIV's of say $32, $7, $6, $5 and $5. That would be $55 that would be bumped up to $66. Then you add $3 plus tax.

Better if you had 2 good games at like $30 and $30, that's $60 bumped up to $72. I wonder if you'd get the game and keep the $3 in credit.

[LatrellMoonwell]

the 20% extra towards batman only applies to one trade in title, not multiple ones

[neksus]

August 4th
Ebgames

Too human --- 8
Forklore ---- 18
Star wars---- 20
Mx Vs AX ---- dont remember but above 8

traded those 4 in for a psp 2000
got 3 of them from BBV for 37.

also traded in Bully at BBV for 10

console for star wars and mx vs atv?

[brucedlx]

hey how do we "register" for tivs.ca and what does that entitle? I've given my fair share of TIVs on this thread so please let me know.

some TIVS btw as of today:

Mario Strikers (wii) = 22$
Ace Combat 6 (360) = 15$
Too Human (360) = 12$

[dtp11]

console for star wars and mx vs atv?Since it was that chickenwing guy who technically created this thread... does that mean he get's the prize for "Best Thread"? ;):razz:

("Vote now and if that thread is voted the most helpful, the creator of that thread will win a $50 Amazon.ca gift card, a RedFlagDeals.com T-shirt, and a plaque commemorating the achievement!")

[dtp11]

hey how do we "register" for tivs.ca and what does that entitle? I've given my fair share of TIVs on this thread so please let me know.

some TIVS btw as of today:

Mario Strikers (wii) = 22$
Ace Combat 6 (360) = 15$
Too Human (360) = 12$*ahem* What store?

[neksus]

Trauma Center Wii - $12

New Blood or Second Opinion?

[dtrader69]

funny how everyone is using the term turds....

neksus, can you add that term to your tivs.ca glossary?

[Jouvert]

funny how everyone is using the term turds....

neksus, can you add that term to your tivs.ca glossary?

Actually, the correct term is "turdz".

[Xeerochild]

EB Games as of Aug 5th:

Gears of War (360) - $10
Mass Effect (360) - $11
Lord of the Rings: Conquest (360) - $15
Devil May Cry 4 (PS3) - $15

Devil May Cry 4 (360) - $7

[got_it_4_cheap]

fs

cod waw 40

[neksus]

hey how do we "register" for tivs.ca and what does that entitle? I've given my fair share of TIVs on this thread so please let me know.

The only pre-req is that you learn to read :razz:
It's been posted three times in this thread lol

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9065060&postcount=7620

[whooshy]

EB, Aug 5

50cent - blood on the sand (PS3) $23
Super Smash bros Brawl (Wii) $22

[dtrader69]

Actually, the correct term is "turdz".

actually...you are wrong...
it's turds....

klepto...the original owner that coined that term never used turdZ....he used turdS....

[Xeerochild]

Holy crap neksus you update fast lol, awesome job =)

I noticed that for Wii Games you don't have "Hell's Kitchen". I don't know if this would be any help but back on February 24th, 2009 (the day I got my 360), I traded it in and they gave me $22 for it.

I know the date is pretty far back, but it's not listed. Not sure if it's worth adding or not.

So confirming:
- Hell's Kitchen (Wii) - $22 as of 2/24/09
- Rockband (PS3) - $10

Again, great work, I'm glad I voted for you =)

[Super strokey]

Just a few to add

Rock band acdc PS3 is 15 at BBV
Top spin 3 (360) is 12 at EB
Lord of the rings conquest (360) is 12 at EB

[TheGamer2400]

Can anybody please tell me how much Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) and The Godfather II (360) trades in for at EB?

I would check Tivs.ca, but it's blocked at my workplace :mad:

[kleptodathief]

wow LOTRconq is dropping fast haha , i bet ebg has a BOATLOAD of them now haha


it seems to me ebg is raising or boosting EVERY games tiv by 20%? anyone confirm that a 7 tiv game gets bumped up to 8bux when u do a t3 preorder for batman game?

im wondering how that promo works ...say u wanna preorder 1 ps3 and 1 x360 version of batman AA? u trade in game1= 40tiv, game2 = 40tiv ,et ... 6 games at 40tiv...now do u get back 148$ in credit?:confused:

super smash bros used at bbv is 24.99 if anyone cares

[deezz]

Klepto, too bad you posted your pic. I liked the turds of mystery you had surrounding you...someone mentioned that you were a brown kid who rolled with an older asian dude...I guess you're the asian dude lol. It was fun imagining you a scrawny, acne-prone, fast-talking, 17 year old, brown kid raiding all the stores! Kinda like a brown version of Shorty, from the Indiana Jones movies lol. You took the fun out of it!!

How many km's do you have on your car man?


Can anybody please tell me how much Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) and The Godfather II (360) trades in for at EB?

I would check Tivs.ca, but it's blocked at my workplace :mad:


The Godfather II (360) - $28 - 7/30/2009
Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) - $20 - 8/4/2009




I must stress to everybody the coolness of adding games to your collection, and then viewing your collection, either through the community tab (which just shows pictures of the games) as well as through your own account tab, which shows you the values of your games at all locations at the last known time. Saves me a crapload of time!

That is VERY cool!! :D I registered :)

[kleptodathief]

^ its a usa 'slow turboed honduh' :D

shameless car plug

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8prUPjnJUE

..its got like 80k miles i think not sure

[TheGamer2400]

The Godfather II (360) - $28 - 7/30/2009
Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) - $20 - 8/4/2009

Thank you! I'll go to EB after work then. Does anybody know how much EB deducts for games without a manual?

[NonStopInTheMix]

Thank you! I'll go to EB after work then. Does anybody know how much EB deducts for games without a manual?

Its a strange policy that some eb's execute when its not really true.
Ive been to one store who deducts $2 for missing manual/coverart and $1 for disk refurb... outrageous huh?

In reality ebgames is only supposed to deduct money for resurfacing the disk. Its the manager's policy when it comes to whether that eb location will take in stuff without a manual or not.

In a nutshell its a huge YMMV as usual.

[dbdudley]

Thank you! I'll go to EB after work then. Does anybody know how much EB deducts for games without a manual?

In my experience, they don't deduct anything, if they'll take it. The problem is, YMMV on whether they will take it at all.

[Moreirinho]

When I go to make a a printable version of tivs.ca and i use 1.EB TIVs, 2. EB TIV > 8$, 3. PS3 + 360 only, and 4. titles updated in the last week, nothing shows up, but if i use a different time (i.e updated in last month or today) titles do appear. Any reason why?

[chdude3]

The Godfather II (360) - $28 - 7/30/2009
Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) - $20 - 8/4/2009Actually I called EB this morning and they still quoted $20 for Force 360.

When I go to make a a printable version of tivs.ca and i use 1.EB TIVs, 2. EB TIV > 8$, 3. PS3 + 360 only, and 4. titles updated in the last week, nothing shows up, but if i use a different time (i.e updated in last month or today) titles do appear. Any reason why?I have the same problem, any time I try to do "in the last week", nothing shows up.

[rviebrock]

Checked for TIV for Super Paper Mario (Wii)

FS: $18
EB: $12

as of 11:00 am August 6, 2009

[kleptodathief]

anyone know if armageddon MKombat wii games is over 8 tiv? thanx

[Psubs]

Since it was that chickenwing guy who technically created this thread... does that mean he get's the prize for "Best Thread"? ;):razz:

("Vote now and if that thread is voted the most helpful, the creator of that thread will win a $50 Amazon.ca gift card, a RedFlagDeals.com T-shirt, and a plaque commemorating the achievement!")

chickenwing chimed in to state that since neksus has taken over and is doing all of the work, that he would pass all the accolades onto neksus.

Though, still waiting for the massive FS update...

[onthetrolly]

hey all,

shell shock 2 for ps3 just went down to $7. let one day slide between my bbv run and eb trade-in and got pwned...

[brucedlx]

hey how do we "register" for tivs.ca and what does that entitle? I've given my fair share of TIVs on this thread so please let me know.

some TIVS btw as of today:

Mario Strikers (wii) = 22$
Ace Combat 6 (360) = 15$
Too Human (360) = 12$

Right, thanks nexus for the info.

The preceding are EBGames TIVs.

[dtp11]

chickenwing chimed in to state that since neksus has taken over and is doing all of the work, that he would pass all the accolades onto neksus.

Though, still waiting for the massive FS update...Interesting - thanks!

What's the ETA on the FS update? And what about Rogers Plus?

I also am having trouble with the printable version people are mentioning above. I assume neksus' lack of response to my pm means he's working hard to fix the issue ;)

When I access the tivs.ca site on my smartphone (using windows mobile 6.1, Opera), it takes forever to load since it loads ALL the platforms/games and auto expands them so if I want to see a PS3 game it takes about 10 years to get to the bottom of the page... is there any way to fix this?

Lastly, I registered and logged in to tivs.ca, but I can't figure out how to update the TIVs. Anyone know how? I know it's a work in progress, but it's very hard to navigate ATM.

Thank you so much for all the work you have put into this neksus. You are very VERY deserving of the RFD award for Best Thread! Two thumbs and two toes up!

[Psubs]

actually...you are wrong...
it's turds....

klepto...the original owner that coined that term never used turdZ....he used turdS....

OMG, I was looking at HMV for Wii games and came across this.

http://www.hmv.ca/hmvcaweb/en_CA/displayProductDetails.do?sku=1260968


I did a double take because I thought I saw a game called "Turd Pursuit". :lol:

[TheGamer2400]

Thanks to everyone who responded back :razz:

I'll trade those games along with Terminator Salvation for credit.

[mahjongmaniac]

Its a strange policy that some eb's execute when its not really true.
Ive been to one store who deducts $2 for missing manual/coverart and $1 for disk refurb... outrageous huh?

In reality ebgames is only supposed to deduct money for resurfacing the disk. Its the manager's policy when it comes to whether that eb location will take in stuff without a manual or not.

In a nutshell its a huge YMMV as usual.

i always thought deduction for "incompleteness" was using a % (depending on TIV of game)... ?
i remember a long time ago i was deducted fractions of a $1 value for an incomplete game

and refurb charges seemed to vary... sometimes i've seen $2, other times $3

perhaps deduction amts and/or rules have changed...

[a_zidane]

just traded in the following games at eb:

too human (xbox 360) 12$
mass effect (xbox 360) 11$
ghost recon advanced warfighter 2 (xbox 360) 8$

i actually did T3G1F for the preorder of Assassin's Creed II ... it's funny cuz on tivs.ca it says too human is $8 ... even though i just went in and he said it was $12 ...

i also traded in Godfather II (ps3) for $25

i'm now looking to trade in to get uncharted 2, modern warfare 2, marvel ultimate alliance 2 ... just need to find the right deals to buy games to trade in

[smuPoker]

i always thought deduction for "incompleteness" was using a % (depending on TIV of game)... ?
i remember a long time ago i was deducted fractions of a $1 value for an incomplete game

and refurb charges seemed to vary... sometimes i've seen $2, other times $3

perhaps deduction amts and/or rules have changed...

YMMV of course, but I traded in RE5 for the 360 to EB the other day for $37 (full value) and it had no manual and a printed cover sleeve.

[freakx2001]

hey all,

shell shock 2 for ps3 just went down to $7. let one day slide between my bbv run and eb trade-in and got pwned...

OMG ! EPIC FAIL on my part, just picked it up on a lunch time run to BBV.

Double OMG! just realized picked up the wrong Command & Conquer for 360... Kanes Wraith.. its not worth anything!!!

[balonis]

tsk tsk tsk

thats what you get when you try to hoard games ppl. you get PWND by the monkeys at eb

OMG ! EPIC FAIL on my part, just picked it up on a lunch time run to BBV.

Double OMG! just realized picked up the wrong Command & Conquer for 360... Kanes Wraith.. its not worth anything!!!

[x-factor]

I traded these 6 in to EB Games Eaton Centre today for Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2 pre-orders:

I bought all these games specifically for the trade 3 from BBV's buy 2 get 1 free used game sale. All games traded in below were stickered at $19.99 or below at BBV.

(August 6th) EB

de Blob Wii - $8
Star Wars The Force Unleashed 360 - $20
Prince of Persia 360 - $15

Mad World wii - $14
Haze PS3 - $14
Star Wars The Foce Unleashed Wii - $12 (dropped in value)


Other values I checked today but did not trade in:
Rock Band PS3 - $10
Mario Kart Wii - $35
Resident Evil 4 Wii edition - $14

[Fox]

I just traded in Singstar ABBA, RockBand and Too Human for a LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year pre-order. Shows up as 74.99 on the receipt.

I'm not sure I'll keep this pre-order. I might get Uncharted, instead. If I do, will they just switch the pre-order, or will they give me a credit for the $5 difference as well?

[rahul1190]

Does anyone know if Madden 09 (PSP) has a TIV at EBGames?

[chuu]

i can't believe the da blob has 8 dollar trade in value...looks like garbage...i guess those are the turds.

[zoro69]

de blob gets an 8 out of 10 on gamespot, there are only a handful of wii games that get higher.

[mahjongmaniac]

Does anyone know if Madden 09 (PSP) has a TIV at EBGames?

dunno the TIV, but it's 1 of the qualifying titles for trade promos

[a_zidane]

for anyone who's interested, i just called in for the following games:

inFamous PS3 $40
Streetfighter IV PS3/360 $35

[merciscool]

hey all,

shell shock 2 for ps3 just went down to $7. let one day slide between my bbv run and eb trade-in and got pwned...

they havent updated that yet on tivs.ca and i wonder if the 360 one is still above 8

[josh16]

for anyone who's interested, i just called in for the following games:

inFamous PS3 $40
Streetfighter IV PS3/360 $35

where?

[ceraf]

Got back from the Yonge/High Tech Road EB location. Traded the following:
Iron Man PSP $5
Gretzky NHL PSP $0.50
GTA Liberty City Stories PSP $7.50
(no cases for these)

Then I did the T3G1F for Blazblue Limited Edition 360 with:
Final Fantasy III DS
Big Brain Academy Wii Degree
Devil May Cry 4 PS3
(all >=$8)

I was surprised that they had Blazblue in stock, let alone a LE version. Some people who came into the store a few minutes later bought the last copy of Blazblue 360.

[brucedlx]

Got back from the Yonge/High Tech Road EB location. Traded the following:
Iron Man PSP $5
Gretzky NHL PSP $0.50
GTA Liberty City Stories PSP $7.50
(no cases for these)

Then I did the T3G1F for Blazblue Limited Edition 360 with:
Final Fantasy III DS
Big Brain Academy Wii Degree
Devil May Cry 4 PS3
(all >=$8)

I was surprised that they had Blazblue in stock, let alone a LE version. Some people who came into the store a few minutes later bought the last copy of Blazblue 360.

I get pissed off so much every time I hear someone did a T3GIF for blazblue. I've literally been to every EB Games in the city 2x (once back in july, and again now that the standard edition is out) and I've gotten nothing but rejection when I asked to T3GIF for that game. I've been wanting to play this damn game since july. It's even in stock now but 70$+tax HAHAHA forget it. I'll have to wait until wolfenstein then return it, then buy it.

Meanwhile everyone and their pet dog is easily doing t3gif for the L.E. version :cry:

[NightRain]

I get pissed off so much every time I hear someone did a T3GIF for blazblue. I've literally been to every EB Games in the city 2x (once back in july, and again now that the standard edition is out) and I've gotten nothing but rejection when I asked to T3GIF for that game. I've been wanting to play this damn game since july. It's even in stock now but 70$+tax HAHAHA forget it. I'll have to wait until wolfenstein then return it, then buy it.

Meanwhile everyone and their pet dog is easily doing t3gif for the L.E. version :cry:

I did trade 2 and got the L.E. for BlazBlue for free.

[brucedlx]

I did trade 2 and got the L.E. for BlazBlue for free.

http://comicfigs.net/Faces/Hulk01Hulk.jpg

[Archie81]

I just went to EB Games,

Assasins Creed Xbox360 - $12
Ninja Gainden Sigma PS3 - $12
NHL 09 PS3 - $14
Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 - $18

I am trading the 1st 3 for Batman, maybe.

[Haz]

I get pissed off so much every time I hear someone did a T3GIF for blazblue. I've literally been to every EB Games in the city 2x (once back in july, and again now that the standard edition is out) and I've gotten nothing but rejection when I asked to T3GIF for that game. I've been wanting to play this damn game since july. It's even in stock now but 70$+tax HAHAHA forget it. I'll have to wait until wolfenstein then return it, then buy it.

Meanwhile everyone and their pet dog is easily doing t3gif for the L.E. version :cry:

I did trade 2 and got the L.E. for BlazBlue for free.

http://comicfigs.net/Faces/Hulk01Hulk.jpgI feel the same way. I pre-ordered the PS3 LE one and didn't get it either.

[ESO]

TIV's for Aug 6, 2009

Street Fighter 4 PS3
EB Games = $35
Future Shop = $18


Little Big Planet = $37 (Future Shop)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged = $40 (Future Shop)

[LIVE DEREK]

Traded in Simpsons 360, The Club 360, Project Gotham 4 360, Mass Effect, Ghost Recon 2 360, and Socom Tactical Strike PSP and got:

Halo:ODST and Dragon Age

Thanks RFD.

What is the TIV for Force Unleased on PSP @ EB??????

[gocodeBC]

I tried Shellshock 2 Blood Trails today for ps3 and was told it had dropped to $7
Dead space ps3, tiger woods 09 psp, Soldier of Fortune Payback 360 and Lord of the Rings Conquest ps3 all still qualify for the EB trades

[BBS22]

I went to Yorkdale today and traded in Ninja Gaiden 2, Command and Conquer Red Alert 3, and Too Human (all 360). Then preordered Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 with the trade 3 get one free deal. Very smooth process. Thank you Red Flag Deals for the Blockbuster tip and the EB games tip.

(Note: Command and Conquer did not have the manual. And Ninja Gaiden had the Blockbuster code in marker on it. The CSR didn't question it at all and was very nice.)

[specs_bv]

What is the TIV for Force Unleased on PSP @ EB??????
Was around 10-14 on tuesday. It's 19.99 at zellers, BOGO that and socom tactical strike and you've got 2 qualifying games fo $20

[Rakesh079]

http://comicfigs.net/Faces/Hulk01Hulk.jpg

Lol, couldn't stop laughing when I saw this.

[ChopSuey]

http://comicfigs.net/Faces/Hulk01Hulk.jpg

This just became my new avatar. :) Thanks for posting this.

[e-man]

TIVs at EB today (Aug 6):

Mario Strikers (Wii) - $22
LOTR Conquest (Xbox) - $18
Assassin's Creed (PS3) - $12
MLB 2K8 (PS3) - $6

[anton204]

Wow it's crazy how all the turd tivs dropped. So what does not qualify anymore?

[chrisz28]

TIV Aug6
PS3 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $24 EB games.

[kimbot]

EB as of 8:45 tonight:

360:
Shellshock 2 $10
Simpsons $10
Red Alert 3 $8

PSP:
God of War $10
Socom Tactical Strike $8

[munsifn]

just for anyone looking for cheap games that qualify for EB trade ins...

i was at the walmart supercentre at steeles/markham and picked up two copies of the simpsons game (x360) from the $10 bin.

there were still at least 4 more copies left as of 8pm

good luck!

[grappos13]

just for anyone looking for cheap games that qualify for EB trade ins...

i was at the walmart supercentre at steeles/markham and picked up two copies of the simpsons game (x360) from the $10 bin.

there were still at least 4 more copies left as of 8pm

good luck!

nice...i still havent been to that new walmart yet..

[Isaac Clarke]

Called EB Games today for the following: all (360)
Samurai Warriors 2 - $7
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - $2
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja - $4

[Isaac Clarke]

just for anyone looking for cheap games that qualify for EB trade ins...

i was at the walmart supercentre at steeles/markham and picked up two copies of the simpsons game (x360) from the $10 bin.

there were still at least 4 more copies left as of 8pm

good luck!

They must have restocked. I was there on Sunday and they had nothing. I'll have to check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

[whadda_dealio]

FS tivs :

- NHL09 (PS3) = $30
- Fallout3 (PS3) = $40 (Reg. & Collector's ed.)

[chdude3]

TIV Aug6
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $24 EB games.That's gotta be PS3 cause I was told $20 for 360 yesterday.

[smuPoker]

Did a T3G1 at EB today for MUA2 using:

All for Wii:
Bust-a-move Bash
Madworld
Mario Strikers Charged.

I didn't ask for the actual tivs though. My southside BBV is jam packed with eligible $19.99 or under titles for the B2G1 promo. I could've easily bought double-digit games to trade into EB.

[Sakaban]

Guitar Hero Aerosmith PS3 still $10 at BBV just did it today

[BUFFAR]

GT5 Prologue for $14.99 at Blockbuster Video.

$13 Tiv at EBGames

[Eclipse09]

They must have restocked. I was there on Sunday and they had nothing. I'll have to check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

Same
I was there on tuesday and there were none

[grappos13]

i actually was going to tims at middlefield and steeles with my friend at liek 10:30..

so i went into walmart quickly and that bin with all teh games didnt have any simpsons 360 at 10:30.. so i guess they were all "hoarded" between 8 and 10:30 lol.. oh well :( dont bother checking tomorrow.. that bin had nothing worthy except a couple of mirrors edge that were probably $18

fun times at tiims with an old friend tho :)

[Eclipse09]

i actually was going to tims at middlefield and steeles with my friend at liek 10:30..

so i went into walmart quickly and that bin with all teh games didnt have any simpsons 360 at 10:30.. so i guess they were all "hoarded" between 8 and 10:30 lol.. oh well :( dont bother checking tomorrow.. that bin had nothing worthy except a couple of mirrors edge that were probably $18

fun times at tiims with an old friend tho :)

Thanks for the quick heads up
I got two from the markville one last week, one for me and one for a friend.
I did the trade 3 for Fallout 3 GOTY and he got MUA2 i think. Good enough

[grappos13]

^ i never go to markville walmart.. i just assume that gets raided fast.. but then that EB is always empty on the daily deal days.. so maybe it doesnt lol...

i wonder if that weightloss coach game is still 0.96 at walmart (not like u can find any most likely)... maybe ill head to a walmart in the morning to do one quick check over

[mahjongmaniac]

I did trade 2 and got the L.E. for BlazBlue for free.

trade 2 only? how did that work? :confused: don't recall a promo for it...

-----

I feel the same way. I pre-ordered the PS3 LE one and didn't get it either.

i don't understand... if you pre-orderd it, then you got a copy reserved... well, at least for 48hrs w/i street date
unless you didn't p/u w/i the alotted time...

[Eclipse09]

^ i never go to markville walmart.. i just assume that gets raided fast.. but then that EB is always empty on the daily deal days.. so maybe it doesnt lol...

i wonder if that weightloss coach game is still 0.96 at walmart (not like u can find any most likely)... maybe ill head to a walmart in the morning to do one quick check over

i usually just go cause it is close to EB haha

Before the simpsons was above 8 TIV
there were about 15 simpsons haha
When i got the 2, there were about 7 or 8
Then i went again the day after they were all gone
So you are about right about it being raided fast

[thug98]

has anyone traded in smash brothers melee yet? for the cube obviously :) just wanting to know if its above 8

[NonStopInTheMix]

has anyone traded in smash brothers melee yet? for the cube obviously :) just wanting to know if its above 8

i traded it in yesterday. its worth like 10.
even confirmed on tivs.ca

[goflamesgo]

Some TIV's Yesterday 8/6/09 from EB Games

Madden 09 PSP $5 :mad: (Was $8 Yesterday)
Tiger Woods 09 PSP $8 (Was $10 Yesterday)
God of War PSP $10
Socom: Tactical Strike PSP $8
Soldier of Fortune Xbox 360 $8
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Xbox 360 $8
Overlord Xbox 360 $13

[Haz]

i don't understand... if you pre-orderd it, then you got a copy reserved... well, at least for 48hrs w/i street date
unless you didn't p/u w/i the alotted time...The store had 6 pre-orders but only 2 units came in. They said the entire EB Canada chain got shortchanged by the distributor. :(

[NonStopInTheMix]

The store had 6 pre-orders but only 2 units came in. They said the entire EB Canada chain got shortchanged by the distributor. :(

this reminds me of SFIV LE :cry:

[sxz]

Hulk Angry

I also saw about 4 copies of BB LE for the 360 at the EB in Conestoga Mall (Waterloo) today. Didn't know they were still in demand.

[izzykk]

I also saw about 4 copies of BB LE for the 360 at the EB in Conestoga Mall (Waterloo) today. Didn't know they were still in demand.

hey, another person living in waterloo! (actually i'm just here for school)
appearantly the ps3 is in much greater demand. i see a lot of 360 BB LE still in stock on lots of websites. but low print number for ps3 LB really sucks. i was #5 for per-order at conestoga, and they didn't have one for me. they said i could wait and see if someone didn't pick it up but yeah.. just ended up getting one off ebay. price isn't too bad on US amazon though

[mahjongmaniac]

The store had 6 pre-orders but only 2 units came in. They said the entire EB Canada chain got shortchanged by the distributor. :(

ah yes... i should've figured

SFIV LE must really be a rare CE item then

[kleptodathief]

where is this simpsons game? in the cheap bins or inside the glass case? ive never seen that game! everytime i goto walmart i never c it

i luv how walmart opens at 7am,,, very easy to hord if theres op :D

mother of all turds GRAW2 x360 is 8 tiv?? shocking...that 1 crappy old shooter game!

[tietherope]

I have 4 games currently on pre-order 3 of which I don't actually want as my EB will not allow pre-orders for games not on the board hanging above the counter.
The plan is that hopefully Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed II, and Ratchet and Clank are on the list before my current games come out.
How succesful have people been switching over their pre-order and if I need to switch 2 times to wait for these games will they allow it?

[ceraf]

trade 2 only? how did that work? :confused: don't recall a promo for it...

I think he was trolling... =P

Unless there really was a T2G1F deal that i don't know about. Oh well.

[arty316]

I have 4 games currently on pre-order 3 of which I don't actually want as my EB will not allow pre-orders for games not on the board hanging above the counter.
The plan is that hopefully Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed II, and Ratchet and Clank are on the list before my current games come out.
How succesful have people been switching over their pre-order and if I need to switch 2 times to wait for these games will they allow it?

That is odd. You should be able to switch. I've never had any problems using the trade in promo for any preorder. From my experience the T3F1 is for any preorder (the CSR even joked I could take the latest final fantasy which comes out in Fall 2010) or any new release in the past week.

I just recently did trade ins for Wolfenstein last week (preorder) and Blazblue this past Monday (already released).

The CSR suggested the following as well:
Modern Warfare 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Dragon Age

At worst, I hope you have the Wolfenstein preorder since it is a gaming guarantee.

[tietherope]

That is odd. You should be able to switch. I've never had any problems using the trade in promo for any preorder. From my experience the T3F1 is for any preorder (the CSR even joked I could take the latest final fantasy which comes out in Fall 2010) or any new release in the past week.

I just recently did trade ins for Wolfenstein last week (preorder) and Blazblue this past Monday (already released).

The CSR suggested the following as well:
Modern Warfare 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Dragon Age

At worst, I hope you have the Wolfenstein preorder since it is a gaming guarantee.

I do have Wolfenstein as they suggested it to me so I can put the money towards Modern Warfare 2.
Looks like I will just go often and try a different employee each time.

[NightRain]

I think he was trolling... =P

Unless there really was a T2G1F deal that i don't know about. Oh well.

Sorry. I traded in Fallout 3 360 - $40 and Mario Party 8 Wii - $30. Got BlazBlue L.E. Free ($69.99).

[SkyRattlers]

I didn't get the trade in values for these games but they were all succesfully used for the T3G1F at EB yesterday (Aug 6th).

360
Shellshock 2
Lord of the Rings Conquest
Gears of War
Assassin's Creed
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Rock Band
Ninja Gaiden 2

Wii
Hannah Montana Spotlight World Tour

PS3
Lego Indiana Jones
The Godfather

[Isaac Clarke]

i actually was going to tims at middlefield and steeles with my friend at liek 10:30..

So i went into walmart quickly and that bin with all teh games didnt have any simpsons 360 at 10:30.. So i guess they were all "hoarded" between 8 and 10:30 lol.. Oh well :( dont bother checking tomorrow.. That bin had nothing worthy except a couple of mirrors edge that were probably $18


doh! :)

[LIVE DEREK]

I have 4 games currently on pre-order 3 of which I don't actually want as my EB will not allow pre-orders for games not on the board hanging above the counter.
The plan is that hopefully Modern Warfare 2, Assassin's Creed II, and Ratchet and Clank are on the list before my current games come out.
How succesful have people been switching over their pre-order and if I need to switch 2 times to wait for these games will they allow it?

If I were you I would contact head office and see what they say. It would be far less work and they would likely tell them they were wrong. Unless there is another EB close in which case I would go there and write bad things about the other one to head office.

[TheGamer2400]

Traded yesterday (Aug. 6) at EB:

Terminator Salvation (360) - $28
The Godfather II (360) - $28 (with no manual too - sales rep didn't care!)
Star Wars: Force Unleashed (360) - $20

[arty316]

Did someone confirm if Brothers in Arms Hells Highway 360 is still eligible for the T3F1 promo? I don't see it updated on tivs.ca. Also any ideas of tiv for Star Trek Legacy 360?

[SomeGuyyyyyy]

Ps3 -Killzone 2
EB $35
BBV $30

8/7/09

[marximum]

Today at EB traded Midnight Club LA 360- $19

[aos007]

I traded in some games to EB yesterday. Here are their values:

August 6

PS3 Simpsons - 12
PS3 Force Unleashed - 24 (even though I did not have the manual)
Xbox - Perfect Dark Zero - 6
Xbox - Bourne Conspiracy - 11
Xbox - Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard - 11
Xbox - Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena - 20

[Rakesh079]

Traded in these 3 today to EB and they qualified for T3G1F, guy didn't tell me the TIVs just that they qualified.

360:
LOTR: Conquest
Red Alert 3

PS3:
Def Jam Icon

[mahjongmaniac]

I think he was trolling... =P

Unless there really was a T2G1F deal that i don't know about. Oh well.

i was thinking maybe it was a typo...
cuz yeah, i don't recall any T2G1F promo for the game

[belowzeros]

hey anyone know if EB has a preorder for Dragon Age but Collector's or Limited...whatever they are calling it.

no phone so no flame! =p

tks

[marximum]

Ps3
Hellboy: science of evil 22.5 @ bbv
cough..sale...tscc 9.99 :twisted:

Thanks for the heads up. I found one for 360 and PS3 in the same store. $22.50 each tiv at BBV.

[the_fm]

From my experience the T3F1 is for any preorder (the CSR even joked I could take the latest final fantasy which comes out in Fall 2010) or any new release in the past week.

it's not for any preorder. they have a list of eligible games for the t3g1f. they are suppose to follow it but some don't and some do. a case of YMMV

[arty316]

it's not for any preorder. they have a list of eligible games for the t3g1f. they are suppose to follow it but some don't and some do. a case of YMMV

Actually, the corporate policy does not specify actual preorders. The games advertised are exactly that, "advertised" games for the promotion. These are ones that are promoted so the stores do have to keep too much stock around. The t3f1 should apply to anything including 1 week old new releases but like you said YMMV.

Hey, if you want to benefit from the trade pormotion, I get no harassment at the EB Laval locations.

[zoro69]

I ordered halo, and the guy wanted to know which one (i didnt know there was another one) . He offered one that was coming out "way next year. Here its definitely anything that comes up on the computer.

[the_fm]

I ordered halo, and the guy wanted to know which one (i didnt know there was another one) . He offered one that was coming out "way next year. Here its definitely anything that comes up on the computer.

but which Halo do you want? there's Halo 3 ODST coming up next month and there's Halo Reach coming out next year

[kleptodathief]

has anyone confirmed how that bonux 20% works when u preorder batman??? cheers

[chdude3]

hey anyone know if EB has a preorder for Dragon Age but Collector's or Limited...whatever they are calling it.

no phone so no flame! =p

tksYup, I did a Trade 3 for it to get $69.99 credit towards the 360 version (dunno what all platforms it'll be out on). Their price in the system is $89.99 so I still owe $20 on it.

[LatrellMoonwell]

has anyone confirmed how that bonux 20% works when u preorder batman??? cheers

I asked about 3 days ago, and the employee said that i can only apply the 20% bonus to 1 game traded in towards batman, so you cant trade in 7 dollar tiv titles towards it :o

[kleptodathief]

^ thanks...so its ONE GAME bonus ok..not really stackable

but i guess FNR4 for 48tiv + 1 other 22 tiv will give u a batman aa .... not bad i guess

[LatrellMoonwell]

Some TIVs for Today @ EBgames:

PS3:
GTA 4: $21

Wii:
Mario Strikers Charged: $22
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption: $14

DS:
Super Mario 64 DS: $20

PS2:
Gran Turismo 4: $5
GTA San Andreas: nothing, they wont take it lol

[anton204]

has anyone confirmed how that bonux 20% works when u preorder batman??? cheers

Was at EBG at lunch and asked about it. It only works on trades going towards Batman: AA but does not boost the tivs so the game qualify for T3G1F. It can be used for more than one game and is capped at $60. (I.e. Capped at $50 before the 20% bump up)

So its like this ONLY for Batman regular edition (Was told not the CE)
$40 gets bumped to $48
$30 gets bumped to $36... and so forth...

I put UFC towards it for $48... kind of getting traders remorse, was debating on keeping that game.

Here is my TIV update as of today:

PS3:
UFC: Unleashed - $40
Fight Night Round 4 - $40
Resident Evil 5: $37

360:
Tomb Raider: Underworld - $18
Shellshock 2: $12 (Forgot what it was)
Command & Conquer: RA3 - $8
Street Fighter IV: $35

Only traded UFC, TR:U, Shellshock, & C&C RA3...
Hmm I think almost all my turds are gone from my collection...

[prufrock]

Was at EBG at lunch and asked about it. It only works on trades going towards Batman: AA but does not boost the tivs so the game qualify for T3G1F. It can be used for more than one game and is capped at $60. (I.e. Capped at $50 before the 20% bump up)

So the maximum benefit from the deal is $10 ($50-->$60)? Probably better off getting three cheap games to trade in and getting the straight credit for games like FN to put towards something else.

[mahjongmaniac]

^ thanks...so its ONE GAME bonus ok..not really stackable

their promos are rarely ever stackable

[beanowean]

EB today:

PSP
NCAA Football 09 1$
Madden NFL 09 5$ >:(

[Diarmuid212]

Thought you guys might like to know a few of these for the site....
Will update with ps3 and 360 titles later
Fs trade in values
Wii

Animal crossing 30
Backyard baseball 2010 10.80
Broken sword 18
Build a Bear 13.20
Call of duty world at war 30
Carnival games 13.20
SW clone wars 18
Dead rising 13.20
Decca Sports 10.80
Mario and sonic at the olympics 13.20
Mario and sonic at the winter olympics 20.40.
Mario party 8 30
Mario Kart 30
Mario strikers charged 18
Mario super sluggers 18

[Diarmuid212]

360 games

Afro Samurai 18
Assassins creed 3.60
Bioshock 8.40
Bladestorm 18
Cod MW 37
Call of Juarez BiB 25.20
Civ Revolution 10.80
Damnation 15.60
DBZ Burst limit 22.80
G-force 22.80
Elder scrolls Oblivion 8.40
Fallout 3 40
Far Cry 2 13.20
Fifa 09 18
Fight night round 4 37
guitar hero Metallica 40
Ghosbusters 25.20
GTA 4 18
Halo 3 13.20
Left 4 Dead 18
Left 4 Dead goty 22.80
Tiger woods 2010 37
X-men Origins: Wolverine 40

[Psubs]

Thought you guys might like to know a few of these for the site....
Will update with ps3 and 360 titles later
Fs trade in values
Wii

Build a Bear 13.20

Holy frack, I should've jumped on the EB Games door crasher for $5. >:(

[kleptodathief]

nice FS list... i assume the values from fs r the same for ps3/x360 versions? they don't differ like ebgs i think

[Diarmuid212]

PS3 games

alot of them are the same from system to system, so not alot of doubles

Armored core for answer 22.80
Burnout paradise 3.60
Cod mw 22.80
cod mw goty 37
cod waw 40
command and conquer red alert 3 18
dead space 3.60
dynasty warriors 6 18
fear 2 35
fuel 22.80
folklore 22.80
GranTurismo 5 prologue 8.40
Half life 2 Orange box 3.60
heavenly sword 22.80
Hawx 25.20
Hot shots golf oob 27.60
InFamous 40
Killzone 2 37
Metal gear solid 4 8.40
Motorstorm pacific rift 13.20
Resident evil 5 40
Red faction Guerilla 27.60
Uncharted: Drakes fortune 22.80
Warhawk 8.40

[ahsalloum]

They dropped Far Cry 2 to $13.20? Laaaaame. I've been putting off trading it in for a week and now it drops. Ugh. Isn't it on the most wanted list? Can I just tell them that?

[PredatoR_]

FS

360
Street Fighter 4 18.00 :(
Call of Duty 4 37.00

PS3
NHL 09 30.00

[chrisz28]

TIVS Aug7 at EB games

Wii
Call of duty 3 -$35
MySims - $10
No More Heroes - $6
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz - $7
Trauma Center: New Blood - $12
Sims 2, The: Castaway - $7

[revenge7777]

They dropped Far Cry 2 to $13.20? Laaaaame. I've been putting off trading it in for a week and now it drops. Ugh. Isn't it on the most wanted list? Can I just tell them that?

He said FS not eb...

[freakx2001]

Command & Conquer Kane's Wraith (360) $8 at EB

[fudge_u]

Traded in Street Fighter IV on PS3 for $35 at EB. The BB/FS TIV is $18.

WG

[Lint1976]

Traded these in tonight for GH5 pre-order T3G1F

All 360 games

The Club
Rockband
Saints Row

not sure the value, but I don't think they were eligible a few months back for the T3G1F

[ballsdontlie]

Was on Ebgames.com and looked up Wolfenstein and U2 ... they get bonuses for pre-orders.

Did anybody ask for Canada? I didn't know when I did them ... Im going to go back on the weekend some time and see if they know anything about them.

I think U2 you get some multiplayer demo and a 'revenge' perk or something... wolfenstein u get some "gold" to spend online so you have an 'edge' lol from day 1.

[Fysloc]

$30 at FS for PS3 NHL 09, although doesnt look like it will be for long, saw the values on the computer and one was reportedly traded in for 10$

[e-man]

360 games

Afro Samurai 18
Assassins creed 3.60
Bioshock 8.40
Bladestorm 18
Cod MW 37
Call of Juarez BiB 25.20
Civ Revolution 10.80
Damnation 15.60
DBZ Burst limit 22.80
G-force 22.80
Elder scrolls Oblivion 8.40
Fallout 3 40
Far Cry 2 13.20
Fifa 09 18
Fight night round 4 37
guitar hero Metallica 40
Ghosbusters 25.20
GTA 4 18
Halo 3 13.20
Left 4 Dead 18
Left 4 Dead goty 22.80
Tiger woods 2010 37
X-men Origins: Wolverine 40

First off, thanks for the huge update.

Am I reading that right? Assassin's Creed is $3.60???? I traded one yesterday for $12!

[mahjongmaniac]

Mario and sonic at the olympics 13.20
Mario and sonic at the winter olympics 20.40.
Mario party 8 30
Mario Kart 30
Mario strikers charged 18
Mario super sluggers 18

to add to the mario line-up of games (well, sort of), Warioware smooth moves = $18 (FS)

---------

They dropped Far Cry 2 to $13.20? Laaaaame. I've been putting off trading it in for a week and now it drops. Ugh. Isn't it on the most wanted list? Can I just tell them that?

shouldn't be too surprising as they sold FC2 for $15 (or $20?) not too long ago

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Traded in Street Fighter IV on PS3 for $35 at EB. The BB/FS TIV is $18.

WG

wow... that really tanked at FS...

[ChopSuey]

wow... that really tanked at FS...

I guess everyone traded it in at FS to get those gift cards.

[blackhatt]

All PS3, Gamestop

Kane & Lynch - $10
Bioshock - $15
NPPL Championship paintball - $10
The Elder Scrolls: The Shivering Isles - $11? More than 8 anyways
Call of Juarez 2 - $30
Bladestorm The Hundred Year war - $16

[Formula1]

EB Games TIV for today:
GTA IV (Xbox 360) $21
Star Wars - Force Unleashed (PS3) $24
The Simpsons (Xbox 360) $10

Bought The Simpsons at Walmart like most people and used it to get an original Xbox. Local Walmart still has lots of Simpsons.

[bunyen]

WWE Legends Of Wrestlemaina $15.60 at FS...was hoping it was still $25 and change but put it towards Killzone 2!

[tastysatay]

At EB Games today

Lord of the Rings: Conquest (X360) - $18

[the_fm]

First off, thanks for the huge update.

Am I reading that right? Assassin's Creed is $3.60???? I traded one yesterday for $12!

you traded it at EB right? the tivs he gave is from FS hence the 60 cents

[Sajiko]

Haze at EB is up to $10... Whoever owns this game get it in there for a T3GIT asap!

[prufrock]

Star Wars - Force Unleashed (PS3) $24

Wow. This is available new for $15.

[grappos13]

All PS3, Gamestop

Kane & Lynch - $10
Bioshock - $15
NPPL Championship paintball - $10
The Elder Scrolls: The Shivering Isles - $11? More than 8 anyways
Call of Juarez 2 - $30
Bladestorm The Hundred Year war - $16

kane and lynch is $10 TIV at EB for ps3? damn.. time to get rid of that crap i got for $10 and never opened yet lol...

EB Games TIV for today:
GTA IV (Xbox 360) $21
Star Wars - Force Unleashed (PS3) $24
The Simpsons (Xbox 360) $10

Bought The Simpsons at Walmart like most people and used it to get an original Xbox. Local Walmart still has lots of Simpsons.

crazy that force unleashed is soo high.. especially since the day AFTER they sold it for $20 new.. they had it for $15 used and $13.49 with edge card... i guess if i trade it in its a quick $10 TIV credit free...but i heard this game is gonna have trophies in the coming months and im kinda waiting until then to play it

[domo325]

kane and lynch is $10 TIV at EB for ps3? damn.. time to get rid of that crap i got for $10 and never opened yet lol...



crazy that force unleashed is soo high.. especially since the day AFTER they sold it for $20 new.. they had it for $15 used and $13.49 with edge card... i guess if i trade it in its a quick $10 TIV credit free...but i heard this game is gonna have trophies in the coming months and im kinda waiting until then to play it

How do you know its crap if you haven't played it yet? Ugh, you sicken me.

[grappos13]

How do you know its crap if you haven't played it yet? Ugh, you sicken me.

just cuz i have a sealed game doesnt mean i havent played the game.. both me and a friend of mine got it for $10 from the source.. played it at his place and wasnt too impressed with it... been on my shelf for months cuz the tiv was crap for it...

also, review are pretty bad for it as well... also checked out some youtube videos..

[fudge_u]

The TIV for SFIV on PS3 at FS

wow... that really tanked at FS...

Ya... the stupid thing is, the BB website shows the TIV as being $40. When I went into the store to do the trade-in they told me it was $18... I was like wtf? I guess I could've make more of a stink, but I ended up leaving. I went to the FS next door, and the greeter at the door saw that I was going to trade-in SFIV, and he said that I'd get $40 for it cuz he got $40 for his copy a few weeks prior. When I went to do the trade-in, the clerk said the TIV was $18 too.

It seems that FS and BB keep their TIVs in-sync with each other. I ended up going to EB today with the hopes of trading in SFIV for $40, cuz another poster mentioned he got $40 for it a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I'd try, but the lady at the counter said the TIV was $35. I ended up trading it in for $35 and putting the credit towards NHL 10 which is due out in about a month.

In the end, I just wanted to break even. I recently purchased two copies of SFIV from EB(US) for $19.99 each during their one day sale. After the shipping, dollar conversion, and customs fee(GST), I paid about $64CDN for both copies. I was thinking of selling one copy, but couldn't be bothered and ended up doing the trade-in at my local EB.

WG

[anton204]

How do you know its crap if you haven't played it yet? Ugh, you sicken me.

There are a lot of people like this on here! Buy low trade high mentallity.

[goflamesgo]

BBV TIV's for today 08/07/2009 - Some EB ones in there too for the same games

I've been dying to get rid of some of these since EB/FS TIV's on them are way < $8.

PS3
The Club $10 :)
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII $10
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars $12.50 :)
Sega Rally Revo $10 , EB TIV = $2
Guitar Hero Aerosmith $10 :)

Wii
Smackdown vs Raw 2008 (Yes 2008) $10 :)
High School Musical 3 Senior Year Summer Dance $10 :) , EB TIV = $6
Nights $10
Manhunt 2 $10 , EB TIV = $2

[munsifn]

not sure of the tiv of these, but they qualify as of aug 7

DS - pokemon pearl
DS - GTA Chinatown wars
X360 - Simpsons game

traded these in for pre-order of Uncharted 2

[StoneColdWhat]

Hey apparently Bestbuy takes trade in now too! News to me anyways..

[PredatoR_]

Hey apparently Bestbuy takes trade in now too! News to me anyways..

Edmonton only, for now anyways

[munsifn]

BBV TIV's for today 08/07/2009 - Some EB ones in there too for the same games

I've been dying to get rid of some of these since EB/FS TIV's on them are way < $8.

PS3
The Club $10 :)
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII $10
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars $12.50 :)
Sega Rally Revo $10 , EB TIV = $2
Guitar Hero Aerosmith $10 :)

Wii
Smackdown vs Raw 2008 (Yes 2008) $10 :)
High School Musical 3 Senior Year Summer Dance $10 :) , EB TIV = $6
Nights $10
Manhunt 2 $10 , EB TIV = $2

the tiv of the club PS3 went back up?!? :-0
wasn't it $1 just a few days ago? it sells for 6.99 new at EB...

edit: just realized these are the tivs for bbv, not eb

[Isaac Clarke]

Went to EB @ Markville to do a T3G1F for Batman :AA and CoD: MW2. CSR wouldn't accept Def Jam Icon for 360 w/o the manual. So I went from 6 eligible titles to 5.. ARRRGH! Ended up going to EB @ Woodside and CSR there accepted DJ Icon no problem! I remember going to Markville once and the CSR didn't even crack open the box to check the discs. He just scanned them and verified they were eligible. Luck of the draw I guess.

I'll have to remember the shifts these guys keep for next time :)

FYI, The qualifying titles I traded in:

Baja: Edge of Control (PS3)
DJ Icon (360)
C&C: RA3 (360)
The Club (360)
Top Spin 3 (360)
Ninja Gaiden II (360)

Unqualifying titles:
Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - $1
RS: Vegas (360) $5
Burnout: Paradise (360) - $7

[kleptodathief]

^ yup its all YMMV when it comes to tradeins...sum don't even look at the cases IF they r ps3 games, usually x360 games get looked over good...others don't care bout manuals, 50/50 i'd say ...if im desperate for manual i just klepto it :D

[Psubs]

^ yup its all YMMV when it comes to tradeins...sum don't even look at the cases IF they r ps3 games, usually x360 games get looked over good...others don't care bout manuals, 50/50 i'd say ...if im desperate for manual i just klepto it :D

Hey!! Dats teefing, yo! :mad:

[fudge_u]

Hey apparently Bestbuy takes trade in now too! News to me anyways..

Ya... The Edmonton BBs have been taking trade-ins for a few months now. I think the program started about 3 months ago. Possibly more.

WG

[Drew123]

Just an fyi, if your buying games from blockbuster for the EB T3GIF ask the clerk to check if there are manuals with the games. If there aren't they will usually go grab one from a rental (in my case anyways)

[Cjohnson202]

many times I've put like a different games french manual in the case backwards, ive never had anyone actually spin the manual around to make sure its the right one :)

[ChopSuey]

many times I've put like a different games french manual in the case backwards, ive never had anyone actually spin the manual around to make sure its the right one :)

And this is why I don't buy used games from EB. :twisted:

For people who have GH Aerosmith laying around, I think it will go to $8 soon at EB. Though if it happens, it will probably only last for a day or two.

[i-o_o-i]

Went to EB @ Markville to do a T3G1F for Batman :AA and CoD: MW2. CSR wouldn't accept Def Jam Icon for 360 w/o the manual. So I went from 6 eligible titles to 5.. ARRRGH! Ended up going to EB @ Woodside and CSR there accepted DJ Icon no problem! I remember going to Markville once and the CSR didn't even crack open the box to check the discs. He just scanned them and verified they were eligible. Luck of the draw I guess.

I'll have to remember the shifts these guys keep for next time :)

FYI, The qualifying titles I traded in:

Baja: Edge of Control (PS3)
DJ Icon (360)
C&C: RA3 (360)
The Club (360)
Top Spin 3 (360)
Ninja Gaiden II (360)

Unqualifying titles:
Virtua Tennis 3 (360) - $1
RS: Vegas (360) $5
Burnout: Paradise (360) - $7

Don't ever go to the Markville EB if the condition of your trad in game is questionable because they most likely will deny it, they are so tight at Markville and all the guys there are so rude. I hate the Markville EB with a passion, I'm glad so many EB's opened in my area so I don't ever have to go to markville

[fudge_u]

And this is why I don't buy used games from EB. :twisted:

What... you don't look at the games for disc scratches and the manual before you buy?

WG

[ChopSuey]

What... you don't look at the games for disc scratches and the manual before you buy?

Yes, I do look for scratches before I buy, and in most cases there are major scratches. BBV is just as bad as most of their used games are previous rentals.

[mahjongmaniac]

Ya... the stupid thing is, the BB website shows the TIV as being $40. When I went into the store to do the trade-in they told me it was $18... I was like wtf? I guess I could've make more of a stink, but I ended up leaving.

perhaps you should've attempted at showing them the online ad and asking them to honour what was advertised...
i would've


It seems that FS and BB keep their TIVs in-sync with each other.

well, they use the same system, so identical TIVs shouldn't be a surprise

that's also a sign of relief for neksus so he doesn't have to make a new column for BB TIVs at tivs.ca ;)

[tietherope]

Today at EBG

Star Wars Force Unleashed -PS3
$28

Rock Band PS3
$10

Far Cry 2 PS3
$17

[chaingunsofdoom]

Updates for some games from Calgary:

The following DS values are all under $8 at EB:
Big brain academy
Personal math trainer
Lunar dragon song
Mr driller drill spirits
Scurge hive
Prince of Persia fallen king (close at $7)
DS browser - not in the system

The values at FS were:
Big brain academy - $3.60
Personal math trainer - $3.60
Lunar dragon song - $3.60
Mr driller drill spirits - $1
Scurge hive - not in system
Prince of Persia fallen king - $8.40
DS browser - $13.20

The following Wii games are over $8 at EB:
The Simpsons
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The FS values for:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed ($13.20 on the lookup system and $25! in the actual system)

[Setz]

Heading over to EB today hoping to trade in some games.

According to TIVS.ca, all of these qualify.

Alone in the Dark (PS3)
Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3)
Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
Star Wars Force Unleashed (360)
Last Remnant (360)
Ninja Gaiden 2 (360)
Too Human (360)

Thinking of picking up a Wolfenstein pre-order (to trade back in after I beat it) and a Modern Warfare 2 pre-order.

[chuu]

Well, today I went over to EB games to check out some prices.

i got TIVs for:

360
The simpsons - 10
Lego Batman - 7
Tomb Raider Legend - 6
The Club - 9

PS3
Oblivion - The Elder Scrolls - 14

i snoozed because The Club (360) was 9.99 new at EB games. i should have bought and traded it back in, but i decided to wait after i picked up my other games from home to buy it. When i got back to EB, the new copy was gone, only the 24.99 used copies were available. I think the manager noticed the price and tiv and decided to deal block me. oh well, live and learn.

[Strats]

eg games:
360
Lost odyssey $20
Lord of the rings conquest $18
Farcry 2 $17
GRAW 2 $8
Left 4 dead $30

Psp
God of war $10 (is 14.99 used if you need another game for trade 3)

Ps3
GRAW 2 $12

[grappos13]

Today at EBG

Star Wars Force Unleashed -PS3
$28

Rock Band PS3
$10

Far Cry 2 PS3
$17

$28 for starwars force unleashed now? wtf is going on!

heck i returned a copy i pricematched for like $20.. woulda been better off to trade in than returned it back to BB lol...

[belowzeros]

$28 for starwars force unleashed now? wtf is going on!.


new DLC :)

[booyahchild01]

Traded in my Killzone 2 for $35 + 20% for my Batman Arkham Asylum pre-order

[blahblehblah]

Confirmed the following TIVs.

EB:
PS3
- MGS4 - $18
- LOTR: Conquest - $15
- Haze - $12

360
C&C: red alert 3 $8
Mass effect $10

Wii
De Blob $8

Rogers Plus:
Fallout 3 - $40
Rockband ACDC track pack 3 - $6.75

Also confirmed Rogers Plus offering 30% off on select pre-played games (YMMV maybe)

[dbdudley]

LOL @ Haze for $12. Awesome.

[Vinman]

Also confirmed Rogers Plus offering 30% off on select pre-played games (YMMV maybe)

I hit a couple, and I'm finding them the biggest scam artists out there.

Went to the counter with a few for my personal use, and and ALL of them were missing the manuals. So I told them I didn't want them anymore, and the guy *faked* looking confused, and I said (in a loud voice) "I cannot believe you guys are try to pawn off INCOMPLETE games".

I felt like flattening his oily face and I just freaking hate that place. :mad:

[dbdudley]

I hit a couple, and I'm finding them the biggest scam artists out there.

Went to the counter with a few for my personal use, and and ALL of them were missing the manuals. So I told them I didn't want them anymore, and the guy *faked* looking confused, and I said (in a loud voice) "I cannot believe you guys are try to pawn off INCOMPLETE games".

I felt like flattening his oily face and I just freaking hate that place. :mad:

Especially because if you then turned around and tried to trade them back to them, they would tell you the game was incomplete.

I bought Civ Revolution from them and I only got a French manual. They told me I couldn't trade it in because it was incomplete and I told them that's how they sold it to me. Apparently I was still out of luck. Typical.

A Rogers near me told me that they take the manuals out of the rental copies and put them back in when they sell them PP... I laughed at them because half of the games for sale were missing manuals!

[grappos13]

new DLC :)

i know.. thats why i wanna keep my copy so i can get the trophies on it :)

Confirmed the following TIVs.

EB:
PS3
- MGS4 - $18
- LOTR: Conquest - $15
- Haze - $12

360
C&C: red alert 3 $8
Mass effect $10

Wii
De Blob $8

Rogers Plus:
Fallout 3 - $40
Rockband ACDC track pack 3 - $6.75

Also confirmed Rogers Plus offering 30% off on select pre-played games (YMMV maybe)

damn.. lord of the rings is already going down for ps3.. got it a week or two ago.. wanting to play it just to platinum it and trade it back in for a promo..but since i hate lord of the rings and never seen the movie.. i dunno if i should do it lol..

the 30% off used games is in the rogers flyer for the whole month, so u didnt have to confirm :)

haze for $12 is interesting... i dunno if ill play my copy after all of the bad reviews.. is it a ps3 exclusive? i think its console exclusive for ps3 but maybe there is a PC version i guess...

also MGS4 for $18 is still nice...same with SC4.. meaning if u wanted iether game.. pay $40+tax for 3 games from BBV (say 2 of the one u dont want, and one of the one u do) and then u can get MGS4 or SC4 for $4+tax..

[tastysatay]

Traded in the following at EB today.

God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP) - $10
Hot Wheels: Beat That! (Wii) - $14

[Sajiko]

Anyone have a current TIV for CoD4 MW (not the GotY edition) for Future Shop? TIVs.ca is last month $37 I hope it still is!

[the_fm]

new DLC :)

but the dlc is worthless since there's the ultimate version coming out with an extra dlc. better getting that one or rent it

[PredatoR_]

Anyone have a current TIV for CoD4 MW (not the GotY edition) for Future Shop? TIVs.ca is last month $37 I hope it still is!

Yes, i traded in my 360 version yesterday for $37

[rfdnoob]

Does anyone know where i can trade in my killzone2 ps3 game for the highest value?

[mahjongmaniac]

The FS values for:
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed ($13.20 on the lookup system and $25! in the actual system)

they're supposed to take the "look-up system" (web terminal) and not what's indicated on the checkout terminal
if you got $25, consider yourself lucky

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Also confirmed Rogers Plus offering 30% off on select pre-played games (YMMV maybe)

shouldn't be select... should be all PPed games

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I hit a couple, and I'm finding them the biggest scam artists out there.

Went to the counter with a few for my personal use, and and ALL of them were missing the manuals. So I told them I didn't want them anymore, and the guy *faked* looking confused, and I said (in a loud voice) "I cannot believe you guys are try to pawn off INCOMPLETE games".

I felt like flattening his oily face and I just freaking hate that place. :mad:

RP PPed games aren't guaranteed to have manuals or be "complete" in any way... just like what you'd find at BBV, or any other PPed game store for that matter

the rental copies (that eventually get converted to PPed copies) that are rented out don't necessarily always come back "complete" i.e. could be missing manual... and unfortunately, RP doesn't charge fees for that

heh, if you're really pissed-off, you should make a suggestion to Rogers HO asking that they charge rental customers for a "missing manual" fee... but... GL w/ that =P

[Vinman]

heh, if you're really pissed-off, you should make a suggestion to Rogers HO asking that they charge rental customers for a "missing manual" fee... but... GL w/ that =P

That has nothing to do with it, and my beef is that these scam artists try to foist off INCOMPLETE games with absolutely no notification of labeling as such, and then refuse to take trade-ins of these same games. That's hypocrisy of the highest order.

My thinking is that if we're talking about POS incomplete garbage that Rogers itself will NOT accept for resale, then Rogers can either a) toss it out or b) label it as INCOMPLETE - MISSING MANUAL so that customers don't feel ripped off.

[DLFB]

Are these Good/Bad/OK prices?

Saints Row 2
Metal Gear Solid 4
Devil May Cry
Ratchet Clank
Lord of the Rings

All for $20 each (except Saints Row 2@ $25)

I'm hoping to trade them in for a console.

[P1x44r]

Wow, Heavenly Sword is $35 at EBGames?

[mahjongmaniac]

That has nothing to do with it, and my beef is that these scam artists try to foist off INCOMPLETE games with absolutely no notification of labeling as such, and then refuse to take trade-ins of these same games. That's hypocrisy of the highest order.

YMMV, but in the past i've seen stores that'll actually marker on the case that there's "no manual" or "NB" (no book)

but yes, most of the time, you won't find out unless you take a look inside
(which is what i usually do prior to purchasing)

[junebug904]

AUG 8 TIV at EB
------------------

Xbox 360 - The Club $9
Xbox 360 - PGR4 $11
Wii- Hell's Kitchen $16
Wii- Fifa 08 $10

Traded all 4 games towards a used DS Lite.

[ballsdontlie]

Hey, to confirm:
I changed my mind about getting MW2. I don't want it that much. If I don't pick it up when it comes can I get the credit? Or Can I go now and change the pre-order to another pre-order?

[the_fm]

Hey, to confirm:
I changed my mind about getting MW2. I don't want it that much. If I don't pick it up when it comes can I get the credit? Or Can I go now and change the pre-order to another pre-order?

didn't you asked that question a week or so before? if you don't pick it up, you don't get credit. you get nothing. either go switch the preorder to something else or pick it up and return it

[i-o_o-i]

Are these Good/Bad/OK prices?

Saints Row 2
Metal Gear Solid 4
Devil May Cry
Ratchet Clank
Lord of the Rings

All for $20 each (except Saints Row 2@ $25)

I'm hoping to trade them in for a console.

games are generally bumped up to $23.33 for trade 3 deals, so for trade 3, its not a great price, you are saving a few dollars though, for a console you might get the trade values bumped higher so that might be a better deal...

Hey, to confirm:
I changed my mind about getting MW2. I don't want it that much. If I don't pick it up when it comes can I get the credit? Or Can I go now and change the pre-order to another pre-order?

Considering the game doesn't come out until November, it would be better to go and switch the pre-order to something else. But MW2 should be a great game, don't know why you would change your mind about it ;)

[ballsdontlie]

didn't you asked that question a week or so before? if you don't pick it up, you don't get credit. you get nothing. either go switch the preorder to something else or pick it up and return it

Yeah, I think I did I dont think I got an answer or I just missed it.
I doubt you get nothing ... grappos is always suggesting 'oh ya i did the madden t2 + $20 deal ... just dun pay when u get there .. they give u $50 credit' or w.e.

Considering the game doesn't come out until November, it would be better to go and switch the pre-order to something else. But MW2 should be a great game, don't know why you would change your mind about it ;)

Yeah, I'll see if I can change it something else ... I want god of war ... but I dont think they'll let me cuz this eb is strict. I changed my mind, I dont think its going to be that great and fps is getting boring. I can always just play multiplayer @ friends house.

[kleptodathief]

wat is the tiv of the club ps3 version at ebg? its a classic turd thats currently selling 14.99 used at bbv...not sure how much the x360 costs at bbv, never seen it

u guys shud hurry cuz i think the bbv b2g1f ENDs tonite :confused:

[dtrader69]

wat is the tiv of the club ps3 version at ebg? its a classic turd thats currently selling 14.99 used at bbv...not sure how much the x360 costs at bbv, never seen it

u guys shud hurry cuz i think the bbv b2g1f ENDs tonite :confused:

i think it's 1 dollar....as they sell for 9.99 used i think.

[the_fm]

Yeah, I think I did I dont think I got an answer or I just missed it.
I doubt you get nothing ... grappos is always suggesting 'oh ya i did the madden t2 + $20 deal ... just dun pay when u get there .. they give u $50 credit' or w.e.



Yeah, I'll see if I can change it something else ... I want god of war ... but I dont think they'll let me cuz this eb is strict. I changed my mind, I dont think its going to be that great and fps is getting boring. I can always just play multiplayer @ friends house.

change it to Wolfenstein then since it's a gaming guarantee and return it for full credit and preorder GoW3 there or somewhere else

[ballsdontlie]

change it to Wolfenstein then since it's a gaming guarantee and return it for full credit and preorder GoW3 there or somewhere else

Yeah, I'm going to see if I can change it to that. Hopefully they let me. They should, seeing that Wolfenstein aren't going to fly of the shelves anyways compared to MW2.

[LIVE DEREK]

Did T3G1F today for Batman, but I also got the value from "Dude".

Socom Tactical Strike PSP - $8
God of War: COO - $10
Too Human - $12

[madara]

wat is the tiv of the club ps3 version at ebg? its a classic turd thats currently selling 14.99 used at bbv...not sure how much the x360 costs at bbv, never seen it

u guys shud hurry cuz i think the bbv b2g1f ENDs tonite :confused:

its $1. i tried to trade earlier.

[kleptodathief]

^ haha thnx..y is the x360 version 9 bux tiv tho? i thought ps3 games r generally worth MORE then xbox versions

[coolwarm]

Wondering if EB would accept the games labeled as Not For Resale? I have a few of them from console bundle or CE/LE edition.

[greywolf501]

^ haha thnx..y is the x360 version 9 bux tiv tho? i thought ps3 games r generally worth MORE then xbox versions
It was selling for $8.99 used at EB and traded for $24 at BBV so they got swamped, then EB realized that they would get them all back if they kept the TIV up so instead they put it at $1

[greywolf501]

Wondering if EB would accept the games labeled as Not For Resale? I have a few of them from console bundle or CE/LE edition.
EB doesn't care about that

[zoro69]

It was selling for $8.99 used at EB and traded for $24 at BBV so they got swamped, then EB realized that they would get them all back if they kept the TIV up so instead they put it at $1


what I cant figure out is, after all these years, why has BBV not figured out what the problem is? They'll have 20 copies of quake per store at a price that will never sell, and keep taking more...but price good stuff so low it flies off the shelf. I missed a BBV sticker on one I traded in and the EB guy was laughing how BBV has no idea what they are doing .

i was surprised they've sold most of the crap I traded in for $10 (fusion frenzy 2 etc), but it would have all been at a loss on every one with B2G1 at 7.99-9.99 price.

[cyl]

aug 8
traded in @ FS

killzone 2
$37

nba 2k9
8.40

LBP
37.00

[Sajiko]

All Xbox 360 for Future Shop

$13.20 - NHL 09
$40.00 - Call of Duty WaW
$40.00 - Halo Wars
$18.00 - GTA 4
$37.00 - Call of Duty 4 GotY

[ESO]

TIV at FS - Aug 8, 2009

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (PS3) = $35

[grappos13]

TIV at FS - Aug 8, 2009

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (PS3) = $35

ahh nice... i picked this up during the EB daily deals.. tried it.. its good but im not a huge horror game fan.. might be worth it for me to go and trade this in now and gain like $13

[belowzeros]

Yeah, I'll see if I can change it something else ... I want god of war ... but I dont think they'll let me cuz this eb is strict. I changed my mind, I dont think its going to be that great and fps is getting boring. I can always just play multiplayer @ friends house.


I wouldn't change over to GoW3 yet because it's not a real sku in their system yet, just a placeholder. That means that it's in there at 59.99 and if you have a really strict EB then they'll make you pay the difference when the game inevitably comes out at $69.99+. So tread with caution there...

GoW3 is due for release March 2010 so it might be a couple to few months before it's fully activated in their system.

[mahjongmaniac]

EB doesn't care about that

heh, technically they "shouldn't care"

but you'd be surprised how many times that "NFR" topic comes up that it's unacceptable at BBV/EBG (and sometimes even FS)

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what I cant figure out is, after all these years, why has BBV not figured out what the problem is? They'll have 20 copies of quake per store at a price that will never sell, and keep taking more...but price good stuff so low it flies off the shelf. I missed a BBV sticker on one I traded in and the EB guy was laughing how BBV has no idea what they are doing .

heh, well, some stores seemed to have smartened up.
like when EBG has GOTD sales, i recall reading RFDers claiming certain stores will no longer take more copies...

[ballsdontlie]

I wouldn't change over to GoW3 yet because it's not a real sku in their system yet, just a placeholder. That means that it's in there at 59.99 and if you have a really strict EB then they'll make you pay the difference when the game inevitably comes out at $69.99+. So tread with caution there...

GoW3 is due for release March 2010 so it might be a couple to few months before it's fully activated in their system.

I'm going to put it into wolfenstein if I can. I think its 69.99 they bumped it up ... its gay. They bumped up NBA 2k10 and some other 59.99 games too lol :( i was looking to the extra 10 credit. yeah thanks wolfenstein will keep me save at 69.99 tho :D

[Persuade]

I have always been curious: Do you remove the BBV stickers from the case before trading in games to EB? Also, do you open brand new games and then trade in?

[cmr140]

I'm going to put it into wolfenstein if I can. I think its 69.99 they bumped it up ... its gay. They bumped up NBA 2k10 and some other 59.99 games too lol :( i was looking to the extra 10 credit. yeah thanks wolfenstein will keep me save at 69.99 tho :D

Can we do the T3G1F with nba 2k10? Can you confirm this?

[grappos13]

I have always been curious: Do you remove the BBV stickers from the case before trading in games to EB? Also, do you open brand new games and then trade in?

i remove them.. why would u not? lol

as for opening brand new games... to EB it doenst matter.. they will take it in sealed and just put it as used... FS will be very suspicious... if u know the TIV is 100% what u want it... then just open it..

[smuPoker]

I have always been curious: Do you remove the BBV stickers from the case before trading in games to EB? Also, do you open brand new games and then trade in?

When I did a T3G1 on Thursday, I didn't. The csr at EB just chuckled and said "Buy 2 get 1 is a pretty sweet deal." as he was taking off the BBv stickers.

[Sakaban]

Just traded Prince of Persia PS3 it is now $18 not $22

[preelude]

eb tiv today
star wars force unleashed ps3 - 28
too human 360 - 12

[Setz]

All TIVs are at EBGames.

Wii
Resident Evil 4 - 14$

360
Call of Duty 2 - At least 8$
Crackdown - 6$
Last Remnant, The - 15$
Ninja Gaiden 2 - 12$
Star Wars: Force Unleashed - 25$
Too Human - 12$

PS3
Alone in the Dark - 12$
Club, The - 1$
Mercenaries 2 - 6$
Silent Hill: Homecoming - 18$
Unreal Tournament 3 - 4$

Alphabetized for your pleasure. I say Call of Duty 2 is at least 8$ because Crackdown scanned in as Call of Duty 2, and the attendant said it qualified, but then she noticed it was Crackdown and had to look it up manually. No idea why it scanned in as Call of Duty 2, but it's nice to know it qualifies considering it's 24.99/19.99$ new/used.

Picked up a pre-order of Wolfenstein (PS3), Uncharted 2 (PS3) with six of the 8$TIV+ games, but traded in Star Wars separately for the ridiculously high TIV and put it on a Modern Warfare 2 pre-order.

PS: I advise you all to trade in any LittleBigPlanets you may have. A GOTY edition is coming out in November for 40$ which includes all DLC to date (100$ of DLC). It'll be worth it to trade in your current editions because IIRC the TIV at EB is 35$.

[merciscool]

is there anyway to submit a tiv update to tivs.ca?

I tried to trade a game and it's less than 8 but still is listed as 8 as of june.

[preelude]

is there anyway to submit a tiv update to tivs.ca?

I tried to trade a game and it's less than 8 but still is listed as 8 as of june.

just post it here, neksus will update the site manually

[saiftk]

Hi
I was just wondering how long the T3G1 deal lasts?
Also, is it possible to trade multiple copies of one game? For eg. 3 copies of Untold Legends?
Thanks

[merciscool]

okay well Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for DS is now $6 at eb games.

it would've been a good 8 dollar title as some walmart bins have it for $10 bucks.

[ballsdontlie]

Shellshock (PS3) - $7 dropped

[Whirlwind]

Just traded in the following for PS3 at BBV.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - $10
NBA 08 - $10

Not bad considering that's what I paid for them months ago at TSCC! :D

[kleptodathief]

im guessin tivs will drop monday,,,too many bbv turds lol...how do they sell these used gms for like 29.99

[gehko]

anyone know if the t3g1f at eb works on games that have already been released? i was thinking about picking up tiger woods 10.

[belowzeros]

PS: I advise you all to trade in any LittleBigPlanets you may have. A GOTY edition is coming out in November for 40$ which includes all DLC to date (100$ of DLC). It'll be worth it to trade in your current editions because IIRC the TIV at EB is 35$.


thanks very much for the heads up

[Jagmit]

ps: I advise you all to trade in any littlebigplanets you may have. A goty edition is coming out in november for 40$ which includes all dlc to date (100$ of dlc). It'll be worth it to trade in your current editions because iirc the tiv at eb is 35$.

$40 cnd? and $100 of DLC???

EDIT: Found this http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175500

[Haz]

PS: I advise you all to trade in any LittleBigPlanets you may have. A GOTY edition is coming out in November for 40$ which includes all DLC to date (100$ of DLC). It'll be worth it to trade in your current editions because IIRC the TIV at EB is 35$.You mean this article? (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/101/1012309p1.html) It says $49.99 on Amazon.com so it would be $59.99 CAD. No release date and no indication of what the bonus contents actually include.

The original Amazon.com link has been taken down but here is the cached link. (http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:CN-V9SBdtnAJ:www.amazon.com/LittleBigPlanet-Game-Year-Playstation-3/dp/B002ELCUUG)

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/101/1012309/LBPGOTY_1249689031.jpg

[cashinstinct]

Thanks for the info on LBG... I got it 50% off at FS for trading 1 game (something like that, it was when it launched, long time ago) and never opened it, I will open it and play to know if I want to keep it or trade it for high value.

[i-o_o-i]

Shellshock (PS3) - $7 dropped
tried to trade that in today too >:(
on a better note, the following 360 games qualified (TIV are from my memory so not 100% sure if its correct):
- Star Wars Force Unleashed $25
- Grid $18
- Too Human $12
- Devil May Cry $16
- Kane and Lynch

[arty316]

anyone know if the t3g1f at eb works on games that have already been released? i was thinking about picking up tiger woods 10.

The t3f1 is only eligible on new releases that a 1 week old so you won't be able to get Tiger Woods 10. I picked up Blazblue last week using the promotion. I was lucky and received Tiger 10 on the Wii free from a focus group for Army of Two 2 at EA Montreal which actually didnt happen. Since it was not rescheduled, EA sent me an email a couple weeks later that I was still supposed to receive a free game and thinking wishfully I requested Tiger 10 even though it wasnt even out yet and they nicely sent it to me a few weeks later after I had given up hope.

Thank you EA.

[arty316]

T3F1 games qualified, EA Xbox 360 TIV August 7

Brothers in Arms HH $10
Star Trek Legacy $11
Lord of the Rings Conquest $18

Lucky to get these at BBV B2G1 free for $25 + tax.

preordered Uncharted 2

[Setz]

T3F1 games qualified, EA Xbox 360 TIV August 7

Brothers in Arms HH $10
Star Trek Legacy $11
Lord of the Rings Conquest $18

Lucky to get these at BBV B2G1 free for $25 + tax.

preordered Uncharted 2

How much was Brothers in Arms HH 360 at BBV? Been looking to buy it, can never find it sub 40$.

[belowzeros]

How much was Brothers in Arms HH 360 at BBV? Been looking to buy it, can never find it sub 40$.


I saw about 10 copies at one BBV for 24.99 so that could be the system price and you saw old tags.

[Setz]

I saw about 10 copies at one BBV for 24.99 so that could be the system price and you saw old tags.

Yeah, but he got the three games for 25$+tax. I'm game for BiA if it's sub 15$.

[arty316]

How much was Brothers in Arms HH 360 at BBV? Been looking to buy it, can never find it sub 40$.

Sorry have to clarify. I picked up LOTR Conquest for $15 and Star Trek Legacy for $10 at BBV. Call of Duty 2 came with it free for $10.

Brothers in Arms I picked up at Walmart for free. It was tagged at $18,93 (and still is) but it scanned at $10 because I think there was a clearance sticker mistakenly put over the UPC in the bargain bin. I actually mentioned the price was $18 but he gave it to me for free since it was $10 or less because of price protection laws. But at the worst you can still pick it up for $18.93. Also, it is 19.99 at EB as well. Used at EB I think it is 17.99 so if you have the Edge discount you are almost at your $15 price point.

[gehko]

heads up for nhl fans: I just traded in nhl09 at bbv for 27$. if you still have ur copy, you might want to think about trading it in, nhl10 is a little over a month away.

[Longobongo]

Traded in today to EB

PS3
Socom - $5
Rock Band - $10

Wii
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles - $12
Battalion Wars 2 - $17
Madworld - $20
Star Wars Force Unleashed - $13

traded 4 of the games for PSP, thanks OP

[mahjongmaniac]

i remove them.. why would u not? lol

some ppl on here are either too lazy/don't care, or are afraid that if they go in and EBG TIVs drops, they won't be able to return it since it's opened

for the latter case, that's easily avoided if you call for TIV quote before you head out

as for opening brand new games... to EB it doenst matter.. they will take it in sealed and just put it as used... FS will be very suspicious... if u know the TIV is 100% what u want it... then just open it..

i wouldn't cancel out the possibility that BBV/EBG doesn't get suspicious over trading of sealed games...

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Alphabetized for your pleasure. I say Call of Duty 2 is at least 8$ because Crackdown scanned in as Call of Duty 2, and the attendant said it qualified, but then she noticed it was Crackdown and had to look it up manually. No idea why it scanned in as Call of Duty 2, but it's nice to know it qualifies considering it's 24.99/19.99$ new/used.

that's the weirdest thing i've ever heard of....

[the_fm]

Sorry have to clarify. I picked up LOTR Conquest for $15 and Star Trek Legacy for $10 at BBV. Call of Duty 2 came with it free for $10.

Brothers in Arms I picked up at Walmart for free. It was tagged at $18,93 (and still is) but it scanned at $10 because I think there was a clearance sticker mistakenly put over the UPC in the bargain bin. I actually mentioned the price was $18 but he gave it to me for free since it was $10 or less because of price protection laws. But at the worst you can still pick it up for $18.93. Also, it is 19.99 at EB as well. Used at EB I think it is 17.99 so if you have the Edge discount you are almost at your $15 price point.

what?!? you got lucky. it scanned in cheaper than the price on the tag, SCOP shouldn't have been apply, ever. and since it has a tag, SCOP shouldn't be applied either

[mahjongmaniac]

Brothers in Arms I picked up at Walmart for free. It was tagged at $18,93 (and still is) but it scanned at $10 because I think there was a clearance sticker mistakenly put over the UPC in the bargain bin. I actually mentioned the price was $18 but he gave it to me for free since it was $10 or less because of price protection laws. But at the worst you can still pick it up for $18.93. Also, it is 19.99 at EB as well. Used at EB I think it is 17.99 so if you have the Edge discount you are almost at your $15 price point.

you must be ref'ing to the SCOP, but in your case it doesn't apply

the policy requires that the non-ticketed item's scanned price be higher than the advertised price

whoever did it for you got it the other way around

[NoName #1]

You mean this article? (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/101/1012309p1.html) It says $49.99 on Amazon.com so it would be $59.99 CAD. No release date and no indication of what the bonus contents actually include.

The original Amazon.com link has been taken down but here is the cached link. (http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:CN-V9SBdtnAJ:www.amazon.com/LittleBigPlanet-Game-Year-Playstation-3/dp/B002ELCUUG)



The Amazon.com link has been pulled but it is listed on Amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Little-Big-Planet-Game-manual/dp/B002ELCUUG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1249864645&sr=8-2 and it is listed at $69.99. BTW release date is Sept 8.

[arty316]

you must be ref'ing to the SCOP, but in your case it doesn't apply

the policy requires that the non-ticketed item's scanned price be higher than the advertised price

whoever did it for you got it the other way around

Yes I know I got lucky, but this is not the first time it has happened to me at walmart. I got a cd once for $2. It scanned lower but tagged higher and they said the law applies to the lower of the 2 prices. Not sure if laws are different in Quebec but I doubt it. Right place right time I guess.

[Wick98]

A friend of mine on XBOX Live posted this on the forums, regarding Trade 3, Get 1 Free. He works at an EB Games store in Quebec.

Here's the post:

Guys - EB will no longer have 3 for 1's in Canada. I was told since games augmented to 69.99

All 3 for 1 deal starting now will only count for 59.99 and we will have a difference of 10$ to pay per game. :S

It's already starting except for the games shown as 3 for 1 in store.. I had my dumbass co worker which I strongly dislike refuse to give me a 3 for 1 for borderlands. It's rather irritating and if they do this - they lose a lot of customers.

http://forums.xbox.com/28505589/ShowPost.aspx

Edit: He says that the ones advertised are still trade 3, get 1 free, but that might change with their next batch of marketing.

[trackercowe]

Traded in the following today towards 3 games:
Kane & Lynch (360)
Too Human (360)
Ninja Reflex (Wii)
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)
Cabela's Trophy Buc's (360)
Overlord Raising Hell (360)
Assassin's Creed (360)
Far Cry 2 (360)
Silent Hill Homecoming (360)

Marvel Ultimate Alliance has a $20 tiv (Wii)

Not bad since I picked up many of those games for 5 bucks a piece. I love how the store I went to today would not take in games without instructions, but they were willing to take in a few mildly scratched games. Another store tried to make me pay to get them refurbished, but didn't care whether they were missing instructions or not.

Oh and if you are looking for 360's in Edmonton it might be a tough go, as I can not find any stores carrying them.

[arty316]

A friend of mine on XBOX Live posted this on the forums, regarding Trade 3, Get 1 Free. He works at an EB Games store in Quebec.

Here's the post:

Guys - EB will no longer have 3 for 1's in Canada. I was told since games augmented to 69.99

All 3 for 1 deal starting now will only count for 59.99 and we will have a difference of 10$ to pay per game. :S

It's already starting except for the games shown as 3 for 1 in store.. I had my dumbass co worker which I strongly dislike refuse to give me a 3 for 1 for borderlands. It's rather irritating and if they do this - they lose a lot of customers.

http://forums.xbox.com/28505589/ShowPost.aspx

Edit: He says that the ones advertised are still trade 3, get 1 free, but that might change with their next batch of marketing.


This doesnt apply retroactively does it, for past preorders?

[ballsdontlie]

A friend of mine on XBOX Live posted this on the forums, regarding Trade 3, Get 1 Free. He works at an EB Games store in Quebec.

Here's the post:

Guys - EB will no longer have 3 for 1's in Canada. I was told since games augmented to 69.99

All 3 for 1 deal starting now will only count for 59.99 and we will have a difference of 10$ to pay per game. :S

It's already starting except for the games shown as 3 for 1 in store.. I had my dumbass co worker which I strongly dislike refuse to give me a 3 for 1 for borderlands. It's rather irritating and if they do this - they lose a lot of customers.

http://forums.xbox.com/28505589/ShowPost.aspx

Edit: He says that the ones advertised are still trade 3, get 1 free, but that might change with their next batch of marketing.

This is bad ... very bad. ... they even bump a lot of 59.99 -> 69.99 now ... nba 2k10 ... god of war III ... not good ... when does it start? that sucks lol ... must have been the **** load of T3G1F promos they been processing this month due to BBV etc lol

[Setz]

A friend of mine on XBOX Live posted this on the forums, regarding Trade 3, Get 1 Free. He works at an EB Games store in Quebec.

Here's the post:

Guys - EB will no longer have 3 for 1's in Canada. I was told since games augmented to 69.99

All 3 for 1 deal starting now will only count for 59.99 and we will have a difference of 10$ to pay per game. :S

It's already starting except for the games shown as 3 for 1 in store.. I had my dumbass co worker which I strongly dislike refuse to give me a 3 for 1 for borderlands. It's rather irritating and if they do this - they lose a lot of customers.

http://forums.xbox.com/28505589/ShowPost.aspx

Edit: He says that the ones advertised are still trade 3, get 1 free, but that might change with their next batch of marketing.

Reeeelax. I'm sure its Quebec only.

[Wick98]

This doesnt apply retroactively does it, for past preorders?

It'd better not. I have 7 pre-ordered games right now with trade 3, get 1 free. If they make me pay $10 extra per title then I'll be calling false advertising on them/talking to the better business beureau.

[freakx2001]

im guessin tivs will drop monday,,,too many bbv turds lol...how do they sell these used gms for like 29.99

I really hope tivs don't drop tomorrow, I have one last batch of turds to get rid of..

Red Alert 3 (360)
LOTR Conquest (360)
Ninja Gaiden 2 (360)

fingers crossed I can make it one more day. I was already burned once on Shell Shock 2 for Playstation dropping!

[JnJosh]

Hasn't quebec always had problems with "free" things? I know in the past it has been trade 3 get it for 1 cent, 1 dollar, stuff like that.

Eb is known for its trade 3 get it free, they won't do away with it.

[the_fm]

Yes I know I got lucky, but this is not the first time it has happened to me at walmart. I got a cd once for $2. It scanned lower but tagged higher and they said the law applies to the lower of the 2 prices. Not sure if laws are different in Quebec but I doubt it. Right place right time I guess.

i guess you got clerks that didn't know how to follow SCOP. good for you then

[arty316]

I really hope tivs don't drop tomorrow, I have one last batch of turds to get rid of..

Red Alert 3 (360)
LOTR Conquest (360)
Ninja Gaiden 2 (360)

fingers crossed I can make it one more day. I was already burned once on Shell Shock 2 for Playstation dropping!


I think you are pretty safe with LOTR Conquest, the TIV on Friday was $18 when I went. Ninja Gaiden as well you should be safe as it was above $8. C&C Red Alert may be a problem as it has been exactly $8 for a couple weeks now. I did use it last Monday assuming it would go down as well, and I was fine. I did a t3f1 with Star Trek Legacy as well and the TIV was not updated since May and it stayed at $11 the whole time.

Good luck to you. I think you'll be fine. Be sure to let us all know the current TIVS.

[kleptodathief]

i wudn't b suprised if EBG eliminated that t3 promo...how do they make money off that??? esp with all the turds they get back :D , mabe if the raised the min TIV to say 15 or higher

i mean, even if its 3 games for 59.99 + 10 thats respectable i guess


btw Bin ARMs is 19.99 used at bbv now , i think thats both consoles ps3 for sure

[ProtossCraft]

i heard EB games is losing money :idea:

[ATLien69]

After you have done the trade 3 deal, I don't think they can tell whether you did the promo or just paid them outright the full amount on credit card (for example). This is why it's not a hassle to change the promo preorder to something else a few weeks later that isn't one of the "listed" games...

It'd better not. I have 7 pre-ordered games right now with trade 3, get 1 free. If they make me pay $10 extra per title then I'll be calling false advertising on them/talking to the better business beureau.

[belowzeros]

as much traffic as the eb threads here get I'm sure we pale in comparison to their overall biz...and I'm sure they sell a lot of our $8 turds for 29.99 without a lot of effort to the masses :)

and about the 3 for 1 disappearing or reducing to 59.99, that's quebec and does that even count? =p

If anything I am hoping that games are dropping to 59.99 again with the dollar parity almost back in check. Fallout3 was the first game to start this nonsense with the 69.99, they dictated the price because they could. And then everyone followed.

[Wick98]

i wudn't b suprised if EBG eliminated that t3 promo...how do they make money off that??? esp with all the turds they get back :D , mabe if the raised the min TIV to say 15 or higher

i mean, even if its 3 games for 59.99 + 10 thats respectable i guess


btw Bin ARMs is 19.99 used at bbv now , i think thats both consoles ps3 for sure

My friend said that his store sells some of the games for $30 each, so they're making quite a bit if the games sell.

[Wick98]

After you have done the trade 3 deal, I don't think they can tell whether you did the promo or just paid them outright the full amount on credit card (for example). This is why it's not a hassle to change the promo preorder to something else a few weeks later that isn't one of the "listed" games...

That's what I'm hoping.

I'm wondering if my friend's store was allowing people to t3g1f for games not on the list, because he said that the listed games hadn't changed (as of right now at least.) Most of the stores only let you trade for listed games so I hope they at least keep that, because the $69.99 can be moved.

I'm going to a couple EB stores tomorrow to trade Spider-man 3 (listed on CAG as $8) and Brothers in Arms in, so I'll mention it.

[kleptodathief]

^ is spiderman 3 xbox360 selling for 9.99 at bbv?

[cashinstinct]

It's Winnipeg that has a problem with "free" using trade-ins, not Quebec, at least to my knowledge.

I do not see why the promos would start to be different in Quebec compared to other provinces for EB, since business seems to be somewhat similar province to province (except for bylaws).

It might only be an employee who heard speculation from a manager. It means that there are considerations about long-term viability of Trade 3... does not mean anything else.

[Wick98]

^ is spiderman 3 xbox360 selling for 9.99 at bbv?

I'm not sure. I have a copy from when it first came out that I've been meaning to play through. This just gives me a good reason.

I'm going to check BBV for cheap used games tomorrow. I'm hoping to find Spider-Man 3 for $10.

[ChopSuey]

i heard EB games is losing money :idea:

They're probably struggling a bit now, with all of the competition going on between BBV, FS, and now Rogers with it's promos.

[kleptodathief]

the thing is they got so many GAMES used at ridonkylous prices, how the hell do u sell 15 copies of GEARS ? good thing they dont put a limit on games that peeps trade in like how bbv duz..limit of three?

[ProtossCraft]

Does EB still take last gen console game trade ins? if games like halo 2 limited edition are still worth at least $7 I'm hoping to trade that towards batman AA:D

[kbahia]

hey was wondering if anyone knew any good trades to transfer credit from bbv to eb games at the moment?

[blahblehblah]

My friend said that his store sells some of the games for $30 each, so they're making quite a bit if the games sell.

Generally what i have seen is their TIV is about 50% of what they would sell the used game for in their store so 100% profit at least on turd games.

hey was wondering if anyone knew any good trades to transfer credit from bbv to eb games at the moment?

Best is to go get the T3G1F; however, you will need to do your own research on tivs.ca depending on what stock your local bbv has and if they honor the B2G1F promo (some stores only do it for PS2 games which is a load of crap)

the thing is they got so many GAMES used at ridonkylous prices, how the hell do u sell 15 copies of GEARS ? good thing they dont put a limit on games that peeps trade in like how bbv duz..limit of three?

BBV limits to 1 copy of a single game per trade in which is no different than EB games. However i was also given another limitation which is if the store exceeds 2 used copies of the same game, they will not take another but i call BS to this as well since that same store had like 4 copies of alone in the dark on the 360.... go figure.

[balonis]

BBV limits to 1 copy of a single game per trade in which is no different than EB games. However i was also given another limitation which is if the store exceeds 2 used copies of the same game, they will not take another but i call BS to this as well since that same store had like 4 copies of alone in the dark on the 360.... go figure.

Not true,
no where in the trade agreement for BBV does it say limit 1 copy of a game. it only says the store has the right to limit the amount of copies. I've traded in 3 copies of same game several times.
Oh the good old quake war days...

[blahblehblah]

Not true,
no where in the trade agreement for BBV does it say limit 1 copy of a game. it only says the store has the right to limit the amount of copies. I've traded in 3 copies of same game several times.
Oh the good old quake war days...

Actually trade agreement says BBV has the right of refusal for any trade-ins should they deem it not acceptable which is worse than just limiting the amount of copies; however in my experience the stores i had visited have limited me to 1 copy per game (trading in 3 copies of the same game is no different than alerting BBV or any other store that the tiv of this game is abusable).

I personally avoid BBV now at all costs and would rather do my trade-ins at rogers plus if of equal value due to their reward system.

[tietherope]

After you have done the trade 3 deal, I don't think they can tell whether you did the promo or just paid them outright the full amount on credit card (for example). This is why it's not a hassle to change the promo preorder to something else a few weeks later that isn't one of the "listed" games...

Could chinadoll or an EB employee chime in on this? My location will only let me pre-order off the list.
If I could switch them now just saying I paid for it I would be very happy.

[blahblehblah]

Could chinadoll or an EB employee chime in on this? My location will only let me pre-order off the list.
If I could switch them now just saying I paid for it I would be very happy.

Most EB's i have gone to stick with the list; however this list is also updated from time to time so what you can do is pre-order a game on the list that is not due for release anytime soon (like dragon age: origins) and see if their list changes to a game you want to pre-order and then switch

[tietherope]

Most EB's i have gone to stick with the list; however this list is also updated from time to time so what you can do is pre-order a game on the list that is not due for release anytime soon (like dragon age: origins) and see if their list changes to a game you want to pre-order and then switch

I know that, which is what I'm currently doing with 6 games.
However if they can't tell it was T3G1F then I could switch them over right now without the wait and without taking a chance they don't end up on that list.

[Kwamz]

Traded in Prototype at EB

Got 37

[a_zidane]

traded in the following 2 games at ebgames:

infamous ps3 $40
lost odyssey 360 $20

but i traded them in towards Batman AA so because of their promotion i got an extra 20% ... i wonder if you can do that and then return the game when it comes out....

[arty316]

Most EB's i have gone to stick with the list; however this list is also updated from time to time so what you can do is pre-order a game on the list that is not due for release anytime soon (like dragon age: origins) and see if their list changes to a game you want to pre-order and then switch

I've so far never had a problem picking a preorder not on the "list". That is why I have Uncharted 2 preordered. I'm sure you can switch anyway.

[blahblehblah]

I've so far never had a problem picking a preorder not on the "list". That is why I have Uncharted 2 preordered. I'm sure you can switch anyway.

unchartered 2 is part of the pre-order list....

[TheGamer2400]

tried to trade that in today too >:(
on a better note, the following 360 games qualified (TIV are from my memory so not 100% sure if its correct):
- Star Wars Force Unleashed $25
- Grid $18
- Too Human $12
- Devil May Cry $16
- Kane and Lynch

You traded those at EB? Can anybody confirm if Devil May Cry TIV went up to $16 now? Last time I checked, it was $7.

[Moreirinho]

You traded those at EB? Can anybody confirm if Devil May Cry TIV went up to $16 now? Last time I checked, it was $7.

It better not, because it ruined one of my T3G1F last week by having a TIV of 7$ :mad:

[arty316]

unchartered 2 is part of the pre-order list....

Oops, I didnt realize that. But I was told I could take a preorder for the next Final Fantasy and that isnt on the advertised list as it comes out in over a year.

[tietherope]

Oops, I didnt realize that. But I was told I could take a preorder for the next Final Fantasy and that isnt on the advertised list as it comes out in over a year.

Regarding the gaming guarantee- Will there be a new game announced the day after Wolfenstein comes out or would it more likely be announced come September.
I have 2 pre-orders I don't want and they won't let me switch to something off the list, so a new gaming guarantee would help me out for one title at least.

[ChopSuey]

i wudn't b suprised if EBG eliminated that t3 promo...how do they make money off that??? esp with all the turds they get back :D , mabe if the raised the min TIV to say 15 or higher


EB Games (especially in Canada) has been losing money for awhile now. It's no surprise if they do get rid of the T3G1F promo or at least change it to where you have to pay an extra $10. But if this does happen, I expect Rogers to take full advantage of the situation.

Also, I don't think EBGames in the USA has a T3G1F promo (at least not right now, their web site has no mention of it).

It'd better not. I have 7 pre-ordered games right now with trade 3, get 1 free. If they make me pay $10 extra per title then I'll be calling false advertising on them/talking to the better business beureau.

It's only for the future, and should not affect anything you have on preorder right now.

[mahjongmaniac]

Reeeelax. I'm sure its Quebec only.

why is it QC only?

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i wudn't b suprised if EBG eliminated that t3 promo...how do they make money off that??? esp with all the turds they get back :D , mabe if the raised the min TIV to say 15 or higher


if they did that, there'd literally be next to no one trading

[grappos13]

^ ques.. last summer.. wasnt the trade 3 always just for 59.99?... like didnt they have special trade 3 weekends for 69.99... or was that that special weekends u could do a trade 3 and get any of the current games as well?

[zoro69]

EB Games (especially in Canada) has been losing money for awhile now..

As a public company, anyone can look and see how gamestop has been doing. they have definitely not been losing money. Canadian results aren't broken out separately, but it would seem highly highly unlikely they lose money here with the results they get.

"As a result, the analyst predicts the company's earnings to end up 19 percent up this year and 14 percent up in fiscal 2010. "
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24491

[deezz]

all PS3 TIVS:

Fri. Aug. 07
EB
Bioshock - 15
Deadspace - 14
NHL 09 - 17

Sat. Aug. 08
FUTURE SHOP
Bioshock - 3.60
Deadspace - 2.something
NHL 09 - 30

[grappos13]

As a public company, anyone can look and see how gamestop has been doing. they have definitely not been losing money. Canadian results aren't broken out separately, but it would seem highly highly unlikely they lose money here with the results they get.

true...i know if i were a person that didnt trade in games and do promos and such..i wouldnt buy any brand new game from EB.. i would get it from BB or FS or something... EB for used games, and more rare/obscure games that a BB or FS wouldnt have...

[deezz]

EB Games (especially in Canada) has been losing money for awhile now.

no offense, I'm just curious, how do you even know this? Was it in the news or did you read an article or something you can share with us here? Or is this an estimation...The last thing I read about EB Games/Gamestop in the news was that one of their stores in New York had to close for the day and the workers were trapped inside because of a wasp hive and infestation right outside their door lol

[grappos13]

no offense, i'm just curious, how do you even know this? Was it in the news or did you read an article or something you can share with us here? Or is this an estimation...the last thing i read about eb games/gamestop in the news was that one of their stores in new york had to close for the day and the workers were trapped inside because of a wasp hive and infestation right outside their door lol

pwned!

[Haz]

EB Games (especially in Canada) has been losing money for awhile now.

no offense, I'm just curious, how do you even know this? Was it in the news or did you read an article or something you can share with us here? Or is this an estimation...The last thing I read about EB Games/Gamestop in the news was that one of their stores in New York had to close for the day and the workers were trapped inside because of a wasp hive and infestation right outside their door lolGamestop / EB Games isn't doing badly, especially in this economy. They've got $265m in net debt and $500m in cash, plus used game sales have gone up 32% in the first quarter of this year.

Wall Street Journal Article. (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124934746690103349.html)

Just in case the article slips into the paid section:

With plenty of videogames available for downloading, gamers no longer have to leave their bedrooms. But investors should beware pulling the plug on GameStop.

A slump in videogame sales has reawakened anxiety among investors that Web games will replace packaged games. GameStop shares, down 21% since April, are trading at just eight times consensus earnings for the year ending in January.

But the videogame retailer is a far cry from Blockbuster, which has struggled to compete with Netflix, the DVD mail-order company. While Blockbuster has scrambled to stay solvent, GameStop has just $265 million in net debt. That is roughly half the $500 million in free cash that Tony Wible of Janney Montgomery Scott reckons the company will generate this year.

So far, the recession has played to GameStop's strength. Cost-conscious consumers drove a 32% increase in GameStop's sales of used videogame products in its first quarter, as new software sales fell 3%. Thanks to high profit margins, used products account for roughly half of GameStop's profit. The company has 25% of the U.S. market for new games but 75% of the used-game market, according to Mr. Wible.

As consumers start spending on new titles again, GameStop should benefit from a flurry of new titles in the months ahead. Downloadable games are catching on gradually. Microsoft offers some for its Xbox 360 console, but it has decided to launch its highly anticipated "Halo" game in packaged form initially.

Eventually, GameStop could be squeezed by digital competition. But for now, GameStop's healthy cash flow should keep investors comfortable, while its hold on the used-game market may give naysayers reason for caution.

On a side note, Best Buy US is PMing EB/GS/GC's used prices for new games (http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/211568/best-buy-store-price-matches-gamestops-used-games/):

http://cdn1.gamepro.com/article_img/gamepro/211568-1.jpg?rand=F6912838-9D24-5629-3AE95ADD8E41CA98

Sorry for all this off-topic talk...

[mahjongmaniac]

They're probably struggling a bit now, with all of the competition going on between BBV, FS, and now Rogers with it's promos.

heh, and don't forget for those in Edm., there's BB too =D

let's hope BB will step-in to the used games market soon... we need more competition and i'd like to see more retailers taking a piece out of EBG's big "pie" :razz:

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Generally what i have seen is their TIV is about 50% of what they would sell the used game for in their store so 100% profit at least on turd games.

it's a bit less for their current B2G1F promo, but in any case still a profit to be made

BBV limits to 1 copy of a single game per trade in which is no different than EB games.

not quite
unless things have changed, you can still trade in 2 copies
(3 may be possible, but IMO is pushing it... any more than 3 you're asking for trouble)


However i was also given another limitation which is if the store exceeds 2 used copies of the same game, they will not take another but i call BS to this as well since that same store had like 4 copies of alone in the dark on the 360.... go figure.

that's BS alright. last yr back when EBG had GOTD, i think Jericho was 1 of the $10 games and i've seen Game Rush BBV stores have a truckload of copes on their shelves

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Not true,
no where in the trade agreement for BBV does it say limit 1 copy of a game. it only says the store has the right to limit the amount of copies. I've traded in 3 copies of same game several times.
Oh the good old quake war days...

if so, i'm surprised your acct hasn't been frozen yet...
perhaps your local BBV stores' CSRs/MODs just don't give a damn...

[zoro69]

Not true,
no where in the trade agreement for BBV does it say limit 1 copy of a game. it only says the store has the right to limit the amount of copies. I've traded in 3 copies of same game several times.
Oh the good old quake war days...

More baloney

"Trade Limits: (i) two copies of the same DVD or Blu-ray title per Account per day; and (ii) one copy per game platform type of the same game software title per Account per week."

http://www.blockbuster.ca/games/trade_save.aspx

[mahjongmaniac]

^ ques.. last summer.. wasnt the trade 3 always just for 59.99?... like didnt they have special trade 3 weekends for 69.99... or was that that special weekends u could do a trade 3 and get any of the current games as well?

last summer when CAD = USD, next-gen game MSRPs dropped $10 (PS3/360 = $60, Wii = $50)

they changed the T3GIF wknd deal for ANY pre-orders valued up to $60 only

it's been back up to $70 ever since the CAD tanked


back then, i remember you could do T2GIF for EA sports titles for the Wii (and the PS3/360 version was T2 + $10)

[kleptodathief]

1) anyone notice if the tivs at ebg have dropped today?
2) bbv min. 10 tiv still on?

cheers

just wokeup>:(

[Setz]

Does EB still take last gen console game trade ins? if games like halo 2 limited edition are still worth at least $7 I'm hoping to trade that towards batman AA:D

Halo 2 Limited Edition is the same TIV as normal Halo. EBGames does not give extra TIV for collectors editions.

YMMV if they take last-gen games. I guess if the TIV is really up there they'll take 'em. About a year ago I traded in Final Fantasy 12 CE towards a T3GIF (it had a TIV of 12$ or 10$ I remember) and they did it. In my experience, they never take Xbox games, though.

[deezz]

pwned! lol

*snipped*
Thanks Haz, that was really useful. I wasn't doubting ChopSuey at all, but blanket statements like that usually stand up better with some sort of article to support them. I guess I should do the same:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6828888

And that BB sign looks MIGHTY interesting....price matching New Games against used game prices? That seems inSANE :|

[balonis]

trade agreement as in the thing u sign up when u create a trading account.

thanks though

More baloney

"Trade Limits: (i) two copies of the same DVD or Blu-ray title per Account per day; and (ii) one copy per game platform type of the same game software title per Account per week."

http://www.blockbuster.ca/games/trade_save.aspx

[kleptodathief]

^ thing is that dusn't say if its PER EACH BBV store?

have u guys managed to exchange used games at bbv? ie. u want to get dead space ps3 version instead of the x360 version on ur receipt? not sure if they allow this or not

[mahjongmaniac]

Halo 2 Limited Edition is the same TIV as normal Halo. EBGames does not give extra TIV for collectors editions.

YMMV if they take last-gen games. I guess if the TIV is really up there they'll take 'em. About a year ago I traded in Final Fantasy 12 CE towards a T3GIF (it had a TIV of 12$ or 10$ I remember) and they did it. In my experience, they never take Xbox games, though.

hm... didn't know that changed but they actually used to

some games like DMC4 when it was released, the reg. ed. was worth $40 but the CE was worth $44

FF12 reg. ed. vs CE was like $38 and $40 i think

i know BBV also has slightly higher TIVs for CE compared to reg. ed.


it's only FS that has same TIV regardless of CE or not

[LatrellMoonwell]

^ thing is that dusn't say if its PER EACH BBV store?

have u guys managed to exchange used games at bbv? ie. u want to get dead space ps3 version instead of the x360 version on ur receipt? not sure if they allow this or not

i think depends on the employee...i got shellshock for ps3 the other day at BBV, but then realized the tiv was less than $8 lol, so i gave the excuse the disc doesnt work on my ps3 and the lady working let me exchange the game

[Acid_]

1) anyone notice if the tivs at ebg have dropped today?
2) bbv min. 10 tiv still on?

cheers

just wokeup>:(

Wondering too, does anyone know?

[kleptodathief]

^ call up a local bbv and ask " hi, can u please give me the trade in value of one TURD called ERAGON for the xbox 360, thank you" :idea:

[i-o_o-i]

You traded those at EB? Can anybody confirm if Devil May Cry TIV went up to $16 now? Last time I checked, it was $7.
Yeah this was at EB and sorry for not mentioning DMC 4 was PS3 ;)

[dtrader69]

lol


Thanks Haz, that was really useful. I wasn't doubting ChopSuey at all, but blanket statements like that usually stand up better with some sort of article to support them. I guess I should do the same:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6828888

And that BB sign looks MIGHTY interesting....price matching New Games against used game prices? That seems inSANE :|

that's awesome....but i was waiting for someone to say "i like turtles"

[ballsdontlie]

EB games: (no values sry forget)
Haze (PS3), MSG4 (PS3), Soul Calibur (PS3) all eligible for T3G1F.
However, Mirror's edge (PS3). I saw it selling for 14.99 used so I already knew before he scanned but what the hey.

I asked the CSR if I had to pre-order something on the list because there was nothing I wanted. Do lists vary or what? I did saw MW2 at Markville but no MW2 at mine. The CSR let me pre-order off the 'list'. I was surprised he was that leniant, he laughed when he saw that I could do it for Final Fantasy 14 too ... he even advised me not to get God of War III yet since its 59.99 still.

Sidenote: To get what you want, ask nicely and go during RUSH HOURS to an EB games NOT IN A MALL (cuz those ones are rly strict).
They didn't even check my games which were missing 2 manuals :D. Usually, they check for scratches but he didn't do that today. I thought my EB game sucked because of the previous experience, but it really depends on which csr is there... going to call when I do my T3G1F to make sure I get the same csr every time. (no homo)

Also, I believe you can change your pre-orders. Again, it depends with the csr. The Markville ones are usually a prick and strict. but this guy said okay changing pre-order from MW2 to Wolfenstein. I just said I wanted to play a FPS earlier. He asked me which way I paid ... i said traded 3 games he said its cool.

BTW, EB rips off kids :). A mom and her kids were buying a Pink DS lite that came up to $215. They even bought the warranty for $25. I'm surprised they turned down the game guarantees for $2... its just like they throwing their money away!!!

[brucedlx]

BTW, EB rips off kids :). A mom and her kids were buying a Pink DS lite that came up to $215. They even bought the warranty for $25. I'm surprised they turned down the game guarantees for $2... its just like they throwing their money away!!!

It's those kids and her parents which keep eb in business and keep it viable for them to do stuff like t3gif. In essence they are paying for your pre-orders when u do t3gif

[grappos13]

EB games: (no values sry forget)
Haze (PS3), MSG4 (PS3), Soul Calibur (PS3) all eligible for T3G1F.
However, Mirror's edge (PS3). I saw it selling for 14.99 used so I already knew before he scanned but what the hey.

I asked the CSR if I had to pre-order something on the list because there was nothing I wanted. Do lists vary or what? I did saw MW2 at Markville but no MW2 at mine. The CSR let me pre-order off the 'list'. I was surprised he was that leniant, he laughed when he saw that I could do it for Final Fantasy 14 too ... he even advised me not to get God of War III yet since its 59.99 still.

Sidenote: To get what you want, ask nicely and go during RUSH HOURS to an EB games NOT IN A MALL (cuz those ones are rly strict).
They didn't even check my games which were missing 2 manuals :D. Usually, they check for scratches but he didn't do that today. I thought my EB game sucked because of the previous experience, but it really depends on which csr is there... going to call when I do my T3G1F to make sure I get the same csr every time. (no homo)

Also, I believe you can change your pre-orders. Again, it depends with the csr. The Markville ones are usually a prick and strict. but this guy said okay changing pre-order from MW2 to Wolfenstein. I just said I wanted to play a FPS earlier. He asked me which way I paid ... i said traded 3 games he said its cool.

BTW, EB rips off kids :). A mom and her kids were buying a Pink DS lite that came up to $215. They even bought the warranty for $25. I'm surprised they turned down the game guarantees for $2... its just like they throwing their money away!!!

is this the EB that we met at? the one guy that is like the main guy with glasses.. he is pretty cool

[kleptodathief]

ya its good idea to go when its busy, cuz they wont check ur games thoroughly , i got this one picky ebg CSR the other that rejected my games, it was like rogers!:mad:

[ballsdontlie]

It's those kids and her parents which keep eb in business and keep it viable for them to do stuff like t3gif. In essence they are paying for your pre-orders when u do t3gif

I should have said thank you when they left. I did hold the door for them tho? :)
is this the EB that we met at? the one guy that is like the main guy with glasses.. he is pretty cool

Yeah, his name's Colby. He's pretty cool. The other mouse looking guy is 'nonchalant' doesn't really care about the customer but cares more bout 'the company' lol.

[bluestreetlight]

Yeah, his name's Colby. He's pretty cool. The other mouse looking guy is 'nonchalant' doesn't really care about the customer but cares more bout 'the company' lol.

Mickey? :cheesygri

[coolwarm]

It's those kids and her parents which keep eb in business and keep it viable for them to do stuff like t3gif. In essence they are paying for your pre-orders when u do t3gif

I just don't believe EB would lose money for the t3g1f. I would assume publishers will charge them less for pre-order, and they know how many copies to order (very important). On the other hand, providing them with 3 $8+ games is not quite cost effective for the gamers either unless you have played the game and don't want it any more (that's essentially what EB want you to do). But if you buy it from elsewhere for the sake of t3gif, usually it will cost you at least $30 + tax, not quite really hot especially once in a while you can buy new games at similar price if you pay attention to hot deals.

[ChopSuey]

ya its good idea to go when its busy, cuz they wont check ur games thoroughly , i got this one picky ebg CSR the other that rejected my games, it was like rogers!:mad:

Ouch, that sux man. Which location was this?

no offense, I'm just curious, how do you even know this? Was it in the news or did you read an article or something you can share with us here? Or is this an estimation...The last thing I read about EB Games/Gamestop in the news was that one of their stores in New York had to close for the day and the workers were trapped inside because of a wasp hive and infestation right outside their door lol

I apologize as I was given wrong information and thought EB was losing money. Next time I will check the facts before posting, in fact I'll make sure to include the facts in my post. :)

[shani_d_best]

EB games: (no values sry forget)
Haze (PS3), MSG4 (PS3), Soul Calibur (PS3) all eligible for T3G1F.
However, Mirror's edge (PS3). I saw it selling for 14.99 used so I already knew before he scanned but what the hey.

I asked the CSR if I had to pre-order something on the list because there was nothing I wanted. Do lists vary or what? I did saw MW2 at Markville but no MW2 at mine. The CSR let me pre-order off the 'list'. I was surprised he was that leniant, he laughed when he saw that I could do it for Final Fantasy 14 too ... he even advised me not to get God of War III yet since its 59.99 still.

Sidenote: To get what you want, ask nicely and go during RUSH HOURS to an EB games NOT IN A MALL (cuz those ones are rly strict).
They didn't even check my games which were missing 2 manuals :D. Usually, they check for scratches but he didn't do that today. I thought my EB game sucked because of the previous experience, but it really depends on which csr is there... going to call when I do my T3G1F to make sure I get the same csr every time. (no homo)

Also, I believe you can change your pre-orders. Again, it depends with the csr. The Markville ones are usually a prick and strict. but this guy said okay changing pre-order from MW2 to Wolfenstein. I just said I wanted to play a FPS earlier. He asked me which way I paid ... i said traded 3 games he said its cool.

BTW, EB rips off kids :). A mom and her kids were buying a Pink DS lite that came up to $215. They even bought the warranty for $25. I'm surprised they turned down the game guarantees for $2... its just like they throwing their money away!!!

I have only one EB Games here which is same friendly.. its just that it is in the mall and mall closes so early.. I couldn't get my 2 pre-orders from there.. and had to order from gamestop and other ebgames store... I couldn't even pre-order any game coming in november or december..

[The drew]

TIVs @ EB August 10

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Time DS: 15$
GRAW 2 360: 8$
Rock Band 1 PS3: 10$

[mahjongmaniac]

BTW, EB rips off kids :). A mom and her kids were buying a Pink DS lite that came up to $215. They even bought the warranty for $25. I'm surprised they turned down the game guarantees for $2... its just like they throwing their money away!!!

^that's including games, right?

DSLs go for $140 these days


throwing $ away? meh, doesn't just happen at EBG.
seen it many times at FS/BB

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TIVs @ EB August 10

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Time DS: 15$
GRAW 2 360: 8$
Rock Band 1 PS3: 10$

heh, IIRC, that was 1 of the $10 games that amazon.ca was selling for a couple mths ago ...

[vindollar]

I did a T3F1 for NHL 10 today with MGS4, LOTRC, SC4 that I got from BBV.

I did a trade in at BBV last friday and got $10 for a really old PS3 game, Sonic The Hedgehog, so the min $10 still seems to be on.

[Setz]

^that's including games, right?

DSLs go for $140 these days


throwing $ away? meh, doesn't just happen at EBG.
seen it many times at FS/BB

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heh, IIRC, that was 1 of the $10 games that amazon.ca was selling for a couple mths ago ...

I always see moms and their kids buying absolute **** games and the kid is always so excited. I usually keep my mouth shut, but I speak out if they're getting ripped off. Ex. HMV had LittleBigPlanet for 39.99$ I think (or was it 29.99$?) by Christmas time 2008, and some kid was buying it at EBGames (was in front of me in the line on boxing day) for 64.99$ used. I had to speak up because this kid could have bought TWO for the price he was about to shell out.

[grappos13]

Yeah, his name's Colby. He's pretty cool. The other mouse looking guy is 'nonchalant' doesn't really care about the customer but cares more bout 'the company' lol.

ya thats him.. he is a pretty cool guy... id like to deal with him mostly

[funkyjoce]

went to eb today


Wii

My sims Party 4$
madden all play >8


360

godfather 1 >8
simpsons >8
club >8
call duty 3 normal version 5$
skate 1 7$

[Moreirinho]

@ EB, GRAW II (360) is still holding strong at $8 as of today

@ FS
(360) COD4 - $37
(360) COD:WAW - $40

@ BBV
(360) NHL 09 - $27

[ShruteFarmer84]

Does EB keep track of the games you traded in? If I go back later on and try to trade in the same game or games for the 3 for 1 will they know?

[freakx2001]

1) anyone notice if the tivs at ebg have dropped today?
2) bbv min. 10 tiv still on?

cheers

just wokeup>:(

Wondering too, does anyone know?

Was able to trade in Red Alert 3 which has been at $8 for a while now, so it doesn't look like anything TIVS have drop as of yet.

[the_fm]

Does EB keep track of the games you traded in? If I go back later on and try to trade in the same game or games for the 3 for 1 will they know?

no unless you get the same clerk. even then, they probably don't care

[urs74]

Does EB keep track of the games you traded in? If I go back later on and try to trade in the same game or games for the 3 for 1 will they know?

I would say no since they ask for your id each time (which all they do is write down your info on their receipt.

[Wick98]

I went to two EB stores tonight, between 8 and 9pm EST. 6/8 games I had qualified for t3g1f, so I pre-ordered Splinter Cell Conviction ($64.99) and Dirt 2 ($69.99.) The Beatles Rock Band game wasn't listed at either store (it is in a pic on CAG forums) so the one clerk advised me to put the credit on another game and then switch it later. So, he had no problem when I asked him to switch my Tekken 6 pre-order to Marvel UA 2.

Trade-in values:

360:

Command and Conquer Kane's Wrath - qualified ($8, I think)
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 - $6
Virtua Fighter 5 Online - $6
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $13, I think
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - $10
Spider-Man 3 - $8

PS3:

Resistance Fall of Man - $18

Wii:

Metroid Prime 3 - $14

I asked the one clerk if he had heard of any trade 3 changes and he said, "no, not yet."

[beanowean]

EB today:

PS3
Shellshock 2 $7
SWFU $28

PSP
God of War: CoO $10
GTA: Liberty City Stories $7.50
GTA: Vice City Stories $5
Socom: US Navy Seals Tactical Strike $8

Wii
GH3 $12
Medal of Honor Vanguard $7

Xbox 360
The Club $9
The Simpsons $10
Spiderman 3 $8

[jaguar8311]

Just Paid off NHL 10 and Fifa 10. Thats nothing special but the way I did it was.

EB had a trade 3 get NHL or Fifa free, as long as the qualifying games have higher than an $8 TIV. So I bought the following games from Rogers and the Source

Too Human $12.59
Tiger Woods 09 $12.59
Mass Effect $17.99
Tiger Woods 09 $14.95
Nascar 09 $9.99
Nascar 09 $9.99
Subtotal- $77.22(Tax Included)

NHL and Fifa 10 $159.72(Tax Included)

I saved $82.32. True RFDer!

[Acid_]

Was able to trade in Red Alert 3 which has been at $8 for a while now, so it doesn't look like anything TIVS have drop as of yet.

Thanks, today at EB I was able to trade these for T3F1

Ninja Gaiden 2 360 >= 8
DS Browser >= 8
Rockband 1 360 >= 8

[freakx2001]

I went to two EB stores tonight, between 8 and 9pm EST. 6/8 games I had qualified for t3g1f, so I pre-ordered Splinter Cell Conviction ($64.99) and Dirt 2 ($69.99.) The Beatles Rock Band game wasn't listed at either store (it is in a pic on CAG forums) so the one clerk advised me to put the credit on another game and then switch it later. So, he had no problem when I asked him to switch my Tekken 6 pre-order to Marvel UA 2.

Trade-in values:

360:

Command and Conquer Kane's Wrath - qualified ($8, I think)
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 - $6
Virtua Fighter 5 Online - $6
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $13, I think
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - $10
Spider-Man 3 - $8

PS3:

Resistance Fall of Man - $18

Wii:

Metroid Prime 3 - $14

I asked the one clerk if he had heard of any trade 3 changes and he said, "no, not yet."

Red Alert didn't work ? Seriously?

wow pulled that deal just in time, I traded it in today around 4:00pm EST.

[balonis]

has anyone found "The Guy Game" for regular xbox at any of their stores. I wish they would make it for the ps3 or 360. That was such an awsome game.

[beanowean]

BBV Today:

PS3
Shellshock 2 $10

Wii
Medal of Honor: Vanguard $10

Xbox 360
Hell Boy: Science of Evil $22.50

[ballsdontlie]

ya thats him.. he is a pretty cool guy... id like to deal with him mostly

Lol ... man i remember u saying u didn't even kon w there was an eb games there before. i better not see u on my turf... haha

Btw ^^ SHellshock is $7 :( lol bbv is selling that for $15...they making $5 off that turd? good biz? lols

[kimbot]

Red Alert didn't work ? Seriously?

wow pulled that deal just in time, I traded it in today around 4:00pm EST.

That doesn't make sense. EB values typically don't change midday IIRC. My guess is that he was quoted for the french version of Red Alert 3 (happened to me a few weeks ago).

[Wick98]

That doesn't make sense. EB values typically don't change midday IIRC. My guess is that he was quoted for the french version of Red Alert 3 (happened to me a few weeks ago).

That's possible. The clerk typed it into the system because there was a BBV sticker over the barcode. I'll call tomorrow to see if that is the real tiv now.

[moochi]

tivs on 08/10/09
Dead Space 360 at BBV $12
Dead Space 360 at EB $14
Movie Games Wii and Dave Mirra BMX Challenge Wii both $10 at BBV

[coolwarm]

Just Paid off NHL 10 and Fifa 10. Thats nothing special but the way I did it was.

EB had a trade 3 get NHL or Fifa free, as long as the qualifying games have higher than an $8 TIV. So I bought the following games from Rogers and the Source

Too Human $12.59
Tiger Woods 09 $12.59
Mass Effect $17.99
Tiger Woods 09 $14.95
Nascar 09 $9.99
Nascar 09 $9.99
Subtotal- $77.22(Tax Included)

NHL and Fifa 10 $159.72(Tax Included)

I saved $82.32. True RFDer!

They accepted duplicate? Or Nascar and Tiger Woods are from different platforms?

[grappos13]

Lol ... man i remember u saying u didn't even kon w there was an eb games there before. i better not see u on my turf... haha

Btw ^^ SHellshock is $7 :( lol bbv is selling that for $15...they making $5 off that turd? good biz? lols

haha.. i already did all my pre-orders there in one day.. i think i brought in like 12 games lol..he was cool about it..kept trying to sell me a 40gb ps3 bundle.. it was a decent price too.. at the time it was 40gb with LBP and GT5P for 349... not terrible...

[Moreirinho]

They accepted duplicate? Or Nascar and Tiger Woods are from different platforms?

He probably didn't use both in the same T3G1F

Too Human/Tiger Woods 09/Nascar 09 for 1, and Mass Effect/Tiger Woods 09/Nascar 09 for the other

[TripleQ]

360:

Command and Conquer Kane's Wrath - qualified ($8, I think)
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 - $6


Is it possible you mixed these two up? Last we knew, Kane's Wrath didn't work and Red Alert 3 did work.

[freakx2001]

Is it possible you mixed these two up? Last we knew, Kane's Wrath didn't work and Red Alert 3 did work.

I actually traded in Kane's Wraith as well earlier this week and it was worth $8 then. I updated it on TIVS, but it's hasn't been changed.

[Wick98]

Is it possible you mixed these two up? Last we knew, Kane's Wrath didn't work and Red Alert 3 did work.

I kind of wish I did because I have Red Alert 3 already (but not Kane's Wrath.) Now I have to try to exchange it and Virtua Fighter at Blockbuster, if they'll let me. I'm going to call and double-check the tiv though, because the guy may have quoted me the French version tiv at $6.

[baconape]

just a question , can i trade a game to eb without a book or case ( just a black dvd case) and still use it for a trade 3

[arty316]

Anybody know the TIVS at EB for the following, there is nothing on tivs.ca

SBK Superbike World Championship (360/PS3)
Virtual Tennis 2009 (wii)

I guess I could just call as well.

[Acid_]

just a question , can i trade a game to eb without a book or case ( just a black dvd case) and still use it for a trade 3

Don't count on it. They used to take games without manuals for the T3F1, but I think the policy is now original case and manual. It's always YMMV is you get a lenient or careless clerk.

[ace05]

I'm not aware of this T3G1F deal. Are all EBGAMES/GAMESTOPS doing this promo? Until when? And could I do this to pre-order any game that's not yet released? I'm only interested in Uncharted 2, Assassins Creed 2, and NBA2K10. Thanks.

[baconape]

i know you can get away without a book - ive been buying copies of call of duty 2 from microplay 9.99 and lord of the rings conquest from bbv 14.99 ( with buy 2 get one free ) and the club 6.99 from eb and doing trade 3's all weekend.

i just didnt know about the case thing

[baconape]

I'm not aware of this T3G1F deal. Are all EBGAMES/GAMESTOPS doing this promo? Until when? And could I do this to pre-order any game that's not yet released? I'm only interested in Uncharted 2, Assassins Creed 2, and NBA2K10. Thanks.

they only allow you to preorder certain games from a list.
unless you get a clerk that does not pay attention ( the cute goth girl from billings bridge eb) i pre ordered for left4dead2 and new call of duty there - ymmv

[jaguar8311]

He probably didn't use both in the same T3G1F

Too Human/Tiger Woods 09/Nascar 09 for 1, and Mass Effect/Tiger Woods 09/Nascar 09 for the other

100% correct:)

[domo325]

Warhawk (ps3) - $7 tiv at EB

[a_zidane]

I'm not aware of this T3G1F deal. Are all EBGAMES/GAMESTOPS doing this promo? Until when? And could I do this to pre-order any game that's not yet released? I'm only interested in Uncharted 2, Assassins Creed 2, and NBA2K10. Thanks.

it depends on location as well.. the ebgames in kanata let you preorder any game ... i've preordered codmw2 assassins creed 2 and uncharted 2 already ... if i end up with more games for t3g1f then i'll preorder god of war III and splinter cell conviction

[arty316]

I'm not aware of this T3G1F deal. Are all EBGAMES/GAMESTOPS doing this promo? Until when? And could I do this to pre-order any game that's not yet released? I'm only interested in Uncharted 2, Assassins Creed 2, and NBA2K10. Thanks.

This promo has been available for a long time as you will notice from this thread. YMMV but it can be used for any preorder or 1 week old new release. Some EBs however restrict to a specific preorder list, it really depends where you go. I've already done the t3f1 for Uncharted 2 as have many others so that is no question. Assassins Creed 2 and NBA2K10 I think are also on the list so you are safe.

[a_zidane]

This promo has been available for a long time as you will notice from this thread. YMMV but it can be used for any preorder or 1 week old new release. Some EBs however restrict to a specific preorder list, it really depends where you go. I've already done the t3f1 for Uncharted 2 as have many others so that is no question. Assassins Creed 2 and NBA2K10 I think are also on the list so you are safe.

actually one of the ebgames i called don't have assassin's creed 2, uncharted 2, and call of duty modern warfare 2 on their "list" ... although they did have Halo 3 ODST ... so just call the eb's around you, best way to find out

[anton204]

actually one of the ebgames i called don't have assassin's creed 2, uncharted 2, and call of duty modern warfare 2 on their "list" ... although they did have Halo 3 ODST ... so just call the eb's around you, best way to find out

I also noticed it depends on CSR. Some CSRs stick to the list while others do not.

[neksus]

Interesting - thanks!

What's the ETA on the FS update? And what about Rogers Plus?

I also am having trouble with the printable version people are mentioning above. I assume neksus' lack of response to my pm means he's working hard to fix the issue ;)

When I access the tivs.ca site on my smartphone (using windows mobile 6.1, Opera), it takes forever to load since it loads ALL the platforms/games and auto expands them so if I want to see a PS3 game it takes about 10 years to get to the bottom of the page... is there any way to fix this?

Lastly, I registered and logged in to tivs.ca, but I can't figure out how to update the TIVs. Anyone know how? I know it's a work in progress, but it's very hard to navigate ATM.

Thank you so much for all the work you have put into this neksus. You are very VERY deserving of the RFD award for Best Thread! Two thumbs and two toes up!

I've been living at the lake for the last week, ya know, getting married and all. I've got a thesis project, presentation, and mid-term this week, as well as a final next wednesday. Coupled with the fact I don't get internet Thurs-Mon, I would expect the FS update maybe next week. Don't worry, I'll get fresh values :razz:
Once you're logged in to the site, all the game names become clickable. Simply click one, and voila!

First off, thanks for the huge update.

Am I reading that right? Assassin's Creed is $3.60???? I traded one yesterday for $12!

Huge update? Mine are 3000+ :( lol

[freakx2001]

just a question , can i trade a game to eb without a book or case ( just a black dvd case) and still use it for a trade 3

Don't count on it. They used to take games without manuals for the T3F1, but I think the policy is now original case and manual. It's always YMMV is you get a lenient or careless clerk.

Like everything its YMMV. I've managed to pre-order 5 games in the last couple of weeks, and a lot of game didn't have the manuals (most times they CSR just checked the disc).

As well, I thought the games always had to be in the original case as well, sometimes going as far as swapping my own at home, but not true. I traded in 4 or 5 games that were in those crappy BBV cases and they took them no problem.

The way I figure, they would rather take your game if it is worth something than not, sure it will only cost them a few cents to swap it out for one of their own crappy black cases.

[grappos13]

seems like the BBV $10 min for turds is still on..

i have like 5 big turds in my 100 game ps3 collection lol.. bought them all for $10 or less... never got around to playing them.. reviews were mostly crap... one bbv i called would only take 2 outa the 5 becuase he siad they were selling them for 10-15 each so he wouldnt take it.. another one told me they were all $10...might as well get rid of them.. no trophies on any of them..

heck i dont evne know if ill play many games without trophies anymore lol..but since all games now have to have trophies, thats good

[grappos13]

question for ppl that have traded at FS in the last 4-5 days... which games are you able to use your receipt for to get an extra $10?? the last one ended on august 6th so im wondering what the new set of games is.. thx

[Captain Snazzypants]

i know you can get away without a book - ive been buying copies of call of duty 2 from microplay 9.99 and lord of the rings conquest from bbv 14.99 ( with buy 2 get one free ) and the club 6.99 from eb and doing trade 3's all weekend.

i just didnt know about the case thing

The Club has a TIV over $8 now? I also got it for $6.99 so that would be awesome if it qualifies for T3G1F.

Can you confirm?

[arty316]

Anybody know the TIVS at EB for the following, there is nothing on tivs.ca

SBK Superbike World Championship (360/PS3)
Virtual Tennis 2009 (wii)

I guess I could just call as well.

I did the follow up myself on SBK Superbike, TIV is $15 at EB on 360. Not bad for a bargain bin $10 game at Walmart.

[mahjongmaniac]

just a question , can i trade a game to eb without a book or case ( just a black dvd case) and still use it for a trade 3
Don't count on it. They used to take games without manuals for the T3F1, but I think the policy is now original case and manual. It's always YMMV is you get a lenient or careless clerk.

might be YMMV, but i've never been hassled for trading in a generic and/or broken case for straight trade-ins or trade promos

missing manual is usually a no-go for me though

[kleptodathief]

SC4 ps3 is 20bux TIV at ebg! wow

[baconape]

The Club has a TIV over $8 now? I also got it for $6.99 so that would be awesome if it qualifies for T3G1F.

Can you confirm?

ive bought 3 copies from eb for 6.99 (all diff days and from two diff stores, im no hoarder) and one from microplay and gave em all back to eb all trade 3's cod mw, marvel alt, and left4dead2

[Wick98]

I called about Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 360 today. It has dropped to $6.

Spider-Man 3 360: $12
Too Human 360 - $12

(@ EB)

[_pOtEnZa_]

all still 8+ tiv at eb games as of today august 11

ps3 indiana jones lego
360 lord of teh ring conquest
360 ninja gaiden 2
306 grid
ps3 pirate caribien world end (8$ TIV so soon to be dead)
wii nhl 2k9
wii deblob ((8$ TIV so soon to be dead)
wii star wars force unleash
wii sim city creator
ps3 soul calibur 4 (20$)

all bought at BBV for 14.99 or 19.99 B2G1F

they had a cool special at my local EB, not sure if its nation wide

you preorder madden 2009 ps3 or 360 , while trading 2 games and if you come pick it up friday , saturday or sunday only this week, you get 10$ off (59.99 instead of 69.99), so i did that and kept soul caliber to pay for it lol

so cost at bbv : 6 19.99 games (2 free) and 6 14.99 games (2 free) = 159.05
preodered 4 games at EB at 69.99 each :P

gotta love flipping lol

[aelam]

I went to EB yesterday and traded in 20 games.

I patiently waited for them to scan all my games in, noting the TIV as they went along. Once my list was complete, I set to work maximizing my value.

I had enough to pre-order 4 games. I thought I was pre-ordering 4 games. I was in a rush so I didn’t have time to check the receipt after the transaction was complete. Now that I look at it, they did not adjust some of my >8 TIV’s to 23.33 so that is why I am missing out on the one pre-order and also short $25.

Has anyone ever gone in to adjust a Trade-in transaction? I hope I don’t get any push back, but clearly I have 3 games on the receipt with TIV over $8, so why in the world would I not have wanted to bump up their values?

Hopefully they’ll make the changes when I go in today…

[anton204]

I called about Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 360 today. It has dropped to $6.

Spider-Man 3 360: $12
Too Human 360 - $12

(@ EB)

DAMN C&C RA3 dropped... good thing I let that one go... so what else dropped today? I'm expecting a few to drop...

[Acid_]

might be YMMV, but i've never been hassled for trading in a generic and/or broken case for straight trade-ins or trade promos

missing manual is usually a no-go for me though

I found about a year and a half ago or so EB started getting picky about cases when doing T3F1 or Trade for a system trades. So they wanted the green case for 360 games and the short, clear one for PS3 games. If trading for straight TIC then it didn't matter as much. Of course it's a bit YMMV depending on the clerk. This is based on my experience in Vancouver so it might be different in Toronto or other cities. And they may have relaxed a bit because I haven't tried to do a T3F1 without the proper cases for a while.

[anton204]

I went to EB yesterday and traded in 20 games.

I patiently waited for them to scan all my games in, noting the TIV as they went along. Once my list was complete, I set to work maximizing my value.

I had enough to pre-order 4 games. I thought I was pre-ordering 4 games. I was in a rush so I didn’t have time to check the receipt after the transaction was complete. Now that I look at it, they did not adjust some of my >8 TIV’s to 23.33 so that is why I am missing out on the one pre-order and also short $25.

Has anyone ever gone in to adjust a Trade-in transaction? I hope I don’t get any push back, but clearly I have 3 games on the receipt with TIV over $8, so why in the world would I not have wanted to bump up their values?

Hopefully they’ll make the changes when I go in today…

Noticed this on one of my transactions too but I didn't get it adjusted yet cause I misplaced and possibly lost the receipt. ARGHH :mad: Guess I'm SOL on getting it adjusted unless I find it.

Let me know if they adjust yours.

[BHMIKE]

Not sure how to update that TIVS site, but I just got back from gamestop/EB and got the following:

PS3 Ghostbusters - $30.00
PS3 G.I. Joe : Rise of Cobra - $35.00

Plus an additional 20% since I w3as trading them in towards the pre-order of Batman:Arkham Asylum (Total - $78.00)

Left with 8.01 credit on my edge card. ;-)

[Acid_]

I went to EB yesterday and traded in 20 games.

I patiently waited for them to scan all my games in, noting the TIV as they went along. Once my list was complete, I set to work maximizing my value.

I had enough to pre-order 4 games. I thought I was pre-ordering 4 games. I was in a rush so I didn’t have time to check the receipt after the transaction was complete. Now that I look at it, they did not adjust some of my >8 TIV’s to 23.33 so that is why I am missing out on the one pre-order and also short $25.

Has anyone ever gone in to adjust a Trade-in transaction? I hope I don’t get any push back, but clearly I have 3 games on the receipt with TIV over $8, so why in the world would I not have wanted to bump up their values?

Hopefully they’ll make the changes when I go in today…

Good luck on that. The sooner you get back to the store the better. I'd say you have a better chance if you go back to the same clerk within an hour than if you go back a day or two later.

I'm no lawyer, but I don't think they have any obligation to change it for you. Once you sign the receipt the deal may be done. Now that doesn't mean that they won't accommodate you, it just means that you may be just looking for some kindness from them.

DAMN C&C RA3 dropped... good thing I let that one go... so what else dropped today? I'm expecting a few to drop...

I wouldn't be surprised if games like Too Human and The Club go down really soon.

[moonrider77]

can anyone confirm that tivs at FS still holding at $30? , cause I am trading my in. If not, I will try and report back later today. much appreciated.

[wang61]

eb

ps3 - ufc 2009 - $40
360 - fight night round 4 - $40

no real surprise there, but with both put towards batman it bumped them up to $48 each...i got the preorder plus $21 on my edge card....sweet!

[blahblehblah]

I went to EB yesterday and traded in 20 games.

I patiently waited for them to scan all my games in, noting the TIV as they went along. Once my list was complete, I set to work maximizing my value.

I had enough to pre-order 4 games. I thought I was pre-ordering 4 games. I was in a rush so I didn’t have time to check the receipt after the transaction was complete. Now that I look at it, they did not adjust some of my >8 TIV’s to 23.33 so that is why I am missing out on the one pre-order and also short $25.

Has anyone ever gone in to adjust a Trade-in transaction? I hope I don’t get any push back, but clearly I have 3 games on the receipt with TIV over $8, so why in the world would I not have wanted to bump up their values?

Hopefully they’ll make the changes when I go in today…

You could make the logical arguement but i guess it depends on whom you get at EB. Most likely the manager will have to make a discretion call here but the earlier you do it the better i think. Doesn't hurt to try, but definitely sucks that we sometimes get the short end of the stick for someone else's error...

[aelam]

Good luck on that. The sooner you get back to the store the better. I'd say you have a better chance if you go back to the same clerk within an hour than if you go back a day or two later.

I'm no lawyer, but I don't think they have any obligation to change it for you. Once you sign the receipt the deal may be done. Now that doesn't mean that they won't accommodate you, it just means that you may be just looking for some kindness from them.


I KNEW I should have just done them in several transactions. They didn't let me. Would have made it so much clearer and easier. :mad:

I didn't know you could go past the value of Batman for the extra 20%. With that tidbit I can get even MORE.

Cross your fingers guys!

EDIT: Just got off the phone with the manager (he was there last night too). He said that if I came in today he could adjust the games he missed for the bumped value. I'm wondering if I should push my luck and ask to also adjust the other games I didn't trade towards Batman (for the extra credit). I may just cut my losses though. The difference works out to only 6 bucks anways. In hindsight, I should have just checked all values yesterday, went home and then calculated what I should do with the games. The plan I came up with didn't even net me the most rewards. Wish I could share my spreadsheet with you guys... :D

[Iggynatz]

I called about Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 360 today. It has dropped to $6.

Spider-Man 3 360: $12
Too Human 360 - $12

(@ EB)

Sweet, unloaded that yesterday for FIFA 10

[anton204]

Good luck on that. The sooner you get back to the store the better. I'd say you have a better chance if you go back to the same clerk within an hour than if you go back a day or two later.

I'm no lawyer, but I don't think they have any obligation to change it for you. Once you sign the receipt the deal may be done. Now that doesn't mean that they won't accommodate you, it just means that you may be just looking for some kindness from them.

Hmm good point... I also guess if the TIV of the games drops before you get it corrected they may not adjust it for you.

Now if only I can find that receipt on mine. Meh they screwed up only one game on me...

[baconape]

sooo. i can trade 3
ninja gaiden, the club and soul cal 4 for a preorder of batman and get +20%
69.99 +20% = 83.98 so 69.99 preorder and 13.99 edge cred and and then when batman comes out i just say i changed my mind and get 69.99 edge cred?

[a_zidane]

sooo. i can trade 3
ninja gaiden, the club and soul cal 4 for a preorder of batman and get +20%
69.99 +20% = 83.98 so 69.99 preorder and 13.99 edge cred and and then when batman comes out i just say i changed my mind and get 69.99 edge cred?

i don't think you can mix the promotions.... T3G1F is it's own promotion, and the extra 20% for Batman is it's own as well... they want to limit the extra amount the give out obviously, so they will minimize what they give you 20% on as much as they can.... makes sense right, they don't want to give out too much money/credit

[baconape]

so for the extra 20% you would want to trade high value games like prototype, street fighter 4, not the buy two get one free bbv turds

[aelam]

sooo. i can trade 3
ninja gaiden, the club and soul cal 4 for a preorder of batman and get +20%
69.99 +20% = 83.98 so 69.99 preorder and 13.99 edge cred and and then when batman comes out i just say i changed my mind and get 69.99 edge cred?

can't mix promos.

You want to put any game that will give you more than 23.33 towards batman. So any game that is over $20 put it towards batman. Here's the formula:

<$8 = towards Batman
$8<x<$20 = towards T3G1F
>$20 = towards Batman

Edit: this is all assuming you have enough >8$ games in multiples of 3 and that you can trade as many games as you want towards Batman. Although really, just say you want 2 copies of Batman, then when it is released return one back to them. They will probaby have forgotten that those games had boosted value so you'll get it back.

[a_zidane]

so for the extra 20% you would want to trade high value games like prototype, street fighter 4, not the buy two get one free bbv turds

exactly.. the most profitable way to go is trade in two games with $40 trade in value... giving you the preorder worth $69.99 and and $26.01 credit

[a_zidane]

btw... i are we allowed to preorder more than one copy of the same game using these promos?

[arty316]

TIVS EB August 11, 2009

God of War Chains of Olympus (PSP) $10 (still holding strong)
SBK Superbike World Championship (360) $15
Virtua Tennis 2009 (wii - software only) $25

All of these are confirmed to qualify for the t3f1. Virtua Tennis is actually worth more than the promo but I got that for free so it didnt really matter to me.

Also, I was able to switch a previous preorder pretty easily as I initially got Modern Warfare 2 collectors (hardened) edition but didnt realize it was extra $ after the t3f1 promo so I switched to Left 4 Dead 2.

In addition, I took a look at the official t3f1 list posted in store and it had the following:
Wolfenstein
Dragon Age
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Batman
Madden 10
NHL 10
Guitar Hero 5
Rockband Beatles

So, you can definitely apply the promo to other games as I have both Left 4 Dead and Uncharted 2 on preorder.

[arty316]

btw... i are we allowed to preorder more than one copy of the same game using these promos?

Yes. There shouldnt be a restriction of that nature. Just like anywhere else you can buy 2 of the same thing.

[mahjongmaniac]

I called about Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 360 today. It has dropped to $6.

Spider-Man 3 360: $12
Too Human 360 - $12

(@ EB)

weird that SM3 has gone up $4...

------


Has anyone ever gone in to adjust a Trade-in transaction? I hope I don’t get any push back, but clearly I have 3 games on the receipt with TIV over $8, so why in the world would I not have wanted to bump up their values?

Hopefully they’ll make the changes when I go in today…

i've had sth like that happen to me before during a TMGM event a long time ago.
there was a mistake for bumping up TIVs and they said i'd need the store mgr to correct the mistake for me

thing is, i went back about 2.5 wks later to ask for the adjustment and they said i was SOL... mainly b/c it's too long; they said i should've came in w/i 2 wks of the transaction date... and if i really wanted to, i'd need to escalate the issue to HO
didn't feel like it was worth my time so i left it

my advice is to go ASAP... the sooner, the better

I KNEW I should have just done them in several transactions. They didn't let me. Would have made it so much clearer and easier. :mad:

i don't understand why they wouldn't let you
you're the owner of the used games, so it should be up to you to decide what and how you want to deal w/ it

[whadda_dealio]

Might be because EB is now selling it brand new for $19.99 (seen it at 3 local EB's)


I called about Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 360 today. It has dropped to $6.

Spider-Man 3 360: $12
Too Human 360 - $12

(@ EB)

[neomaster]

Anyone know if Spider-Man 3 for PS3 also go up in TIV? Or is this just one of those "the club" instances were the 360 version is worth more...

[grappos13]

Anyone know if Spider-Man 3 for PS3 also go up in TIV? Or is this just one of those "the club" instances were the 360 version is worth more...

just 360... sucks lol..

ok here is an update of TIVs for today..

EB

KZ2 - $35 (went down :()
Price of Persia PS3 - $18 (went down.. didnt realize.. put it at 20% for batman so i got screwed out of like $2 if i used it for a trade 3)
Spiderman 3 360 - $8
Conflict Denied Ops PS3 - $10
Mass Effect - $12
Assasstard's Greed 360 - $14
GT5P - $14
Starwars Lego PS3 - $6
Condemned 2 360 - $5

[Nero25]

Can one tell me the trade in value for rock band 2 ps3 at ebgames?

[kleptodathief]

i think eb tiv values r AUTO UP by 20% for all games im thinking... thats y its so hi values these days, was checking out an ebg today and wow so many turds from BBVs lol

its kinda weird how a crappy game like spider man 3 is 12 tiv but LAIR is 5 tiv only :( , ebg is selling used LAIR for 29.99

[ESO]

FS TIV's Aug. 11, 2009

NHL 09 PS3 = $30
Indian Jones and the Staff of Kings Wii = $18

Staff Kings is selling brand new at EB for $20...

[goflamesgo]

Today's TIV's from EB Games

Xbox 360
Spiderman 3 $8
LOTR Conquest $18
Topspin 3 $14
Ninja Garden II $10

< $8 TIVS
Madden 09
Universe at War

PS3
Lego Indiana Jones $12
Pirates of the Caribbean $8
Nascar 09 $12
Assassin's Creed $14
Need for Speed Prostreet $10 (On Most Wanted List)

Wii
We Ski $15

[Psubs]

FS TIV's Aug. 11, 2009

NHL 09 PS3 = $30
Indian Jones and the Staff of Kings Wii = $18

Staff Kings is selling brand new at EB for $20...

PM at FS or BB against Amazon.ca and get it for $16.99. :D

[neksus]

didn't you asked that question a week or so before? if you don't pick it up, you don't get credit. you get nothing. either go switch the preorder to something else or pick it up and return it

They can't short you. They give you the credit back on EDGE.

[Labi]

Futureshop's system now scans street fighter iv 360 trade in for $18. I showed them the website still says $40, got it overridden no questions asked. I guess I traded it in just in time before a price drop.

[DarkDavis]

Thank you for this, I am always wondering the trade in values!

[aelam]

Good news, everyone.

Got my stuff all sorted out and came out of the store today with my Modern Warfare 2 pre-order and Little King's Story for today!

[neksus]

Just Paid off NHL 10 and Fifa 10. Thats nothing special but the way I did it was.

EB had a trade 3 get NHL or Fifa free, as long as the qualifying games have higher than an $8 TIV. So I bought the following games from Rogers and the Source

Too Human $12.59
Tiger Woods 09 $12.59
Mass Effect $17.99
Tiger Woods 09 $14.95
Nascar 09 $9.99
Nascar 09 $9.99
Subtotal- $77.22(Tax Included)

NHL and Fifa 10 $159.72(Tax Included)

I saved $82.32. True RFDer!

Nothing special, especially considering the thread you're posting it in :razz:

[Psubs]

Nothing special, especially considering the thread you're posting it in :razz:

Ya, I've got a PM for a game for $6.99 and one for $8.99. :razz:

[neksus]

The plan I came up with didn't even net me the most rewards. Wish I could share my spreadsheet with you guys... :D

Why can't you?
Also, you should have done more research and registered for an account on tivs.ca, would have saved you alot of time :razz:

As an aside:
FINALLY caught up! 6 days off = 500 posts = ~650 tivs to update
Never again!

//edit
6 days missed from the gamedays thread? 2 minutes of updates.
6 days missed from this thread? A solid 5 hours (I hate having to read every post in this beast!)
Just thought I'd try and make those who voted for the other one as being the best thread feel some shame :razz:

[belowzeros]

thing is, i went back about 2.5 wks later to ask for the adjustment and they said i was SOL... mainly b/c it's too long; they said i should've came in w/i 2 wks of the transaction date... and if i really wanted to, i'd need to escalate the issue to HO
didn't feel like it was worth my time so i left it

man I hate it when those sob's make a mistake. I actually got shorted $20 myself once upon a time and I had to escalate it. The store manager said I had to come in the same day for a fixup. I said blah blah blah...escalated to head office and didn't get a single reply from about 5 emails (specific territory manager I was told to write to) and phone calls to head office. Short of hand writing a letter I gave up. So they won.


Why can't you?
Also, you should have done more research and registered for an account on tivs.ca, would have saved you alot of time :razz:

As an aside:
FINALLY caught up! 6 days off = 500 posts = ~650 tivs to update
Never again!

//edit
6 days missed from the gamedays thread? 2 minutes of updates.
6 days missed from this thread? A solid 5 hours (I hate having to read every post in this beast!)
Just thought I'd try and make those who voted for the other one as being the best thread feel some shame :razz:

thank-you neksus, I appreciate you :)


I'm trying to avoid going out scavenging again for another game or two...must resist...

[balonis]

I Wish I could share my spreadsheet with you guys... :D

lol i thought i was the only one who had a spreadsheet. I have so many different formulas to optomize my earnings from rogers, blockbuster, and eb. It all started with the $1.49 nhl 2k7's lol.
the key is to trade in the higher tiv games for actual eb credit then buy the $5 games with edge discount and trade those into bbv for ~100% profit per game. even if you have to use $20 bbv credit to get a game that only gets you an $18 tiv game at eb, you can quickly get 4 copies of the $5 eb games and turn that into $40 bbv credit. there are currently 5 titles at the $5 price point at eb and from the ones i've been to they have enough copies to work with. you use the low $8-$10 tivs for the t3g1f. once you have the correct formulas in place you'll know how much of each game you need to get. i use the 7.99, 9.99, 14.99 and the odd 19.99 price points from blockbuster to calculate.
also, what really helps is if you have an iphone and store all the numbers of blockbuster and eb games onto the notepad. that way you don't have to type in the number, you just touch the number and it autodials. this optimizes the time to retrieve tiv values as well as store inventory.
my spreadsheet optimizes distance of travel as well and also how to account for variable change.
you always need to account for variable change!
i know this sounds like it takes a lot of time to drive around, however i've managed to optimize everything in a way where it only takes an hour of my time on the days i plan to go and do this. so 3-4 preorders in 1 hour which comes to about $280 worth of games isn't too bad..

[coolwarm]

Is it supposed to pay taxes when picking up the T3F1F preorder?

[ESO]

Folks in GVR...if you know somebody that works in EA..ask them to get the EA games for you....NHL 10, FIFA 10, etc...they can get it for $20 sealed brand new...then you can use the T3F1F preorder for a different game.

[zoro69]

Folks in GVR...if you know somebody that works in EA..ask them to get the EA games for you....NHL 10, FIFA 10, etc...they can get it for $20 sealed brand new...then you can use the T3F1F preorder for a different game.

So you'll get the amazing deal of paying $60...for games that will sell for $60-470, and cheaper in the near future. hmmmm

[Acid_]

Good news, everyone.

Got my stuff all sorted out and came out of the store today with my Modern Warfare 2 pre-order and Little King's Story for today!

Glad to hear this.

[ProtossCraft]

TIV at EB games

WII
NBA Live 08 - $10
Madden 07 - $2

[rahzel]

I went to two EB stores tonight, between 8 and 9pm EST. 6/8 games I had qualified for t3g1f, so I pre-ordered Splinter Cell Conviction ($64.99) and Dirt 2 ($69.99.) The Beatles Rock Band game wasn't listed at either store (it is in a pic on CAG forums) so the one clerk advised me to put the credit on another game and then switch it later. So, he had no problem when I asked him to switch my Tekken 6 pre-order to Marvel UA 2.

Trade-in values:

PS3:

Resistance Fall of Man - $18

I asked the one clerk if he had heard of any trade 3 changes and he said, "no, not yet."
Why did Resistance Fall of Man jump up to $18? If it really is $18, I'm definitely trading my copy in.

[Harry190]

Hey guys. I'm new here. Basically, I have a question about used games. I recently bought Assassin's Creed(PS3) used and Lost Odyssey used from EB. I was wondering if those two games can be traded in again and whether the tiv will be slashed. I planned on using those for the t3g1f.

There are also those damn stickers which are extremely hard to remove.. Anyway, thanks.

[grappos13]

Why did Resistance Fall of Man jump up to $18? If it really is $18, I'm definitely trading my copy in.

damn.. 18 is high.. its almost worth it just to trade it in.. then pick it up if u want it back later on at like 19.99

[kleptodathief]

18 tiv re1 is prolly towards batman gm...rmber wen tiv of this gm dropped to 2 during fs 9.99 dead space

[fudge_u]

TIV for LBP at EB is $35. I was aiming for $40, but $35 isn't bad either. After playing the Batman AA demo, I decided to pre-order. Since there's a 20% bump in trade-ins towards the pre-order of Batman, I ended up getting $42 for LBP.

WG

[kleptodathief]

im shocked the tivs havn't dropped yet...all those bbv turds piling up the ebg shelves lol

[arty316]

Hey guys. I'm new here. Basically, I have a question about used games. I recently bought Assassin's Creed(PS3) used and Lost Odyssey used from EB. I was wondering if those two games can be traded in again and whether the tiv will be slashed. I planned on using those for the t3g1f.

There are also those damn stickers which are extremely hard to remove.. Anyway, thanks.

No the TIV wont be slashed just because you originally bought them at EB. You can trade them back in no problem because they will scan th upc code on the actual game sleeve. If you are worried about the stickers just swap them for other DVD cases or just tear the price part off of the sticker, you can leave the residue. Also, they both qualify right now for the t3f1.

[aelam]

Wii
Wii Play 10
Wii Sports 6
EA Playground 3

DS
MP: Hunters 19
Tony Hawk: American Sk8tland 3
Elite Beat Agents 9
Mario 64 DS 20
Ultimate Spiderman 6
Nintendogs 16

XBOX 360
COD4 27
COD3 5
NHL09 14
Gears 14
Ace Combat 15
Saints Row 10
Tony Hawk Project 8 7
PGR4 11
Guitar Hero 3 5
Guitar Hero 2 7
Rockband 12

From my transaction a couple days ago.

[deezz]

Man I hate the new T3G1F policy, only being able to put it towards whatever's up on that sign! That really sucks....I already had a Wolfenstein PO'd at another store, and I went in last night to try to get GOW3 or Heavy Rain, but since it's not on the sign, and I didn't want to PO any of the other games, I had to get another Wolfenstein...oh well, I guess the credit will be better than nothing :S I guess it's the same as knowing you've got a PO down the line that you can switch for anything else...

TIVs at EB Aug.11.09
Deadspace PS3 - 14
Bioshock PS3 - 15
Ghost Recon AW 2 X360 - 15 (surprised, I thought it was 8, which was why I went in to do the T3G1F)
Tomb Raider Underworld X360 - 15

[JnJosh]

im shocked the tivs havn't dropped yet...all those bbv turds piling up the ebg shelves lol

please post a picture of yourself

[deezz]

please post a picture of yourself

He already did somewhere in here I think...holding a bowl of rice, chopsticks, and standing in front of his rice-rocket...

[Moreirinho]

QUESTION (not really about TIVs, but I figured this thread would get the most reaction)

I currrently have COD:MW2 on pre-order (used the BBV B2G1F then went over to EB for T3G1F), but everyone knows it doesn't release until November. I have sitting in my 360 collection COD4 AND COD:WAW which, while I don't play everyday, I do play once in a while.

One game I've wanted to purchase for a while is UFC 2009 Undisputed, but I don't want to shell out the almost 80$ for it. Right now if I traded in COD4 and COD5 I could get $77 at FS, which would almost cover the cost of UFC. Depending on how much longer I wait, I won't get nearly enough credit in return for those 2 as I would now, but I know from now until November I'm going to want to play them a few times.

So here's my question: Should I:

A) Trade in COD4 and COD5 at FS to maximize their TIV, and in exchange get UFC, while at the same time keeping my COD:MW2 preorder

or

B) Cancel my pre-order for COD:MW2 at EB and use the credit to buy UFC, while keeping COD4 AND COD5, and hope from now until November there is a deal I can take advantage of where I can get a COD:MW2 pre-order for less (essentially payed 35$ for it thanks to BBV)

[Polska]

QUESTION (not really about TIVs, but I figured this thread would get the most reaction)

I currrently have COD:MW2 on pre-order (used the BBV B2G1F then went over to EB for T3G1F), but everyone knows it doesn't release until November. I have sitting in my 360 collection COD4 AND COD:WAW which, while I don't play everyday, I do play once in a while.

One game I've wanted to purchase for a while is UFC 2009 Undisputed, but I don't want to shell out the almost 80$ for it. Right now if I traded in COD4 and COD5 I could get $77 at FS, which would almost cover the cost of UFC. Depending on how much longer I wait, I won't get nearly enough credit in return for those 2 as I would now, but I know from now until November I'm going to want to play them a few times.

So here's my question: Should I:

A) Trade in COD4 and COD5 at FS to maximize their TIV, and in exchange get UFC, while at the same time keeping my COD:MW2 preorder

or

B) Cancel my pre-order for COD:MW2 at EB and use the credit to buy UFC, while keeping COD4 AND COD5, and hope from now until November there is a deal I can take advantage of where I can get a COD:MW2 pre-order for less (essentially payed 35$ for it thanks to BBV)

I would go with option B personally. There are bound to be turds on sale between now and then (one you can at least pricematch). That is if you actually play those games, option A is less hassle, up to you.

[Captain Snazzypants]

damn.. 18 is high.. its almost worth it just to trade it in.. then pick it up if u want it back later on at like 19.99

I just got it on Goozex for 150 points - like $7.50 - complete set with free shipping.

[Moreirinho]

I would go with option B personally. There are bound to be turds on sale between now and then (one you can at least pricematch). That is if you actually play those games, option A is less hassle, up to you.

Now that I think about it, I could do option B, and closer to the release date of MW2, use cod4 and cod5 along with another turd and do T3G1F to get MW2. That way I keep both games, and only get rid of them when MW2 is about to release.

[baconape]

QUESTION

So here's my question: Should I:

A) Trade in COD4 and COD5 at FS to maximize their TIV, and in exchange get UFC, while at the same time keeping my COD:MW2 preorder

or

B) Cancel my pre-order for COD:MW2 at EB and use the credit to buy UFC, while keeping COD4 AND COD5, and hope from now until November there is a deal I can take advantage of where I can get a COD:MW2 pre-order for less (essentially payed 35$ for it thanks to BBV)

or take the two cod games you have to eb and pre order batman and get the 20% credit and when it comes out in a few days say you dont want it and return it for edge credit and then buy a used ufc with 10% off edge card

[Cjohnson202]

UFC gets old fast, rent it for a week and call it a career

[Moreirinho]

UFC gets old fast, rent it for a week and call it a career

I could cancel my MW2 preorder and use the credit to get UFC. If/when it gets boring I can use it as my 3rd game (along with COD4 and COD5) that I will use to T3G1F for MW2 again.

EDIT: Actually I think I've decided. I'll cancel my MW2 preorder and get UFC. That way I keep COD4 and COD5 if I want to play them from now until MW2 releases. Closer to that release date, I'll turn around and use COD4, COD5, and UFC to T3G1F for MW2. If I still find UFC fun and play it regularly even then, I'll find another turd and package it with the CODs instead.

[EGee6]

So you'll get the amazing deal of paying $60...for games that will sell for $60-470, and cheaper in the near future. hmmmm

what the hell are you babbling on about?

EA employees get all their games at staff price of $20

[Setz]

what the hell are you babbling on about?

EA employees get all their games at staff price of $20

A friend of mine works for Activision and gets games for 20$ as well.

[Acid_]

or take the two cod games you have to eb and pre order batman and get the 20% credit and when it comes out in a few days say you dont want it and return it for edge credit and then buy a used ufc with 10% off edge card

Awesome plan and the get some turds later to trade for MW2.

[Haz]

what the hell are you babbling on about?

EA employees get all their games at staff price of $20He misinterpreted it to me that you should take 3 of those $20 EA games to EB for T3G1F.

[Harry190]

No the TIV wont be slashed just because you originally bought them at EB. You can trade them back in no problem because they will scan th upc code on the actual game sleeve. If you are worried about the stickers just swap them for other DVD cases or just tear the price part off of the sticker, you can leave the residue. Also, they both qualify right now for the t3f1.

Thanks a lot for the info.

[mahjongmaniac]

Good news, everyone.

Got my stuff all sorted out and came out of the store today with my Modern Warfare 2 pre-order and Little King's Story for today!

so how did it work out?

the store mgr just "voided" the prev. transaction and re-did everything?

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man I hate it when those sob's make a mistake. I actually got shorted $20 myself once upon a time and I had to escalate it. The store manager said I had to come in the same day for a fixup. I said blah blah blah...escalated to head office and didn't get a single reply from about 5 emails (specific territory manager I was told to write to) and phone calls to head office. Short of hand writing a letter I gave up. So they won.

w/ the TMGM promo,i think i was only shorted maybe $10-15 in extra TIC... not much, but next time i'll be ready to raise the issue ASAP if necessary

[Setz]

Can you buy gift cards with store credit @ EB? It never came up when I worked there, but I'd like to switch my 25$ down on CoD:MW2 to buy a PSN card.

[balonis]

yea u can bit its kind of a ripoff cuz you are losing the tax from ur credit. gift cards don't get taxed but if u use ur credit they won't deduct the tax value. kinda lame..

Can you buy gift cards with store credit @ EB? It never came up when I worked there, but I'd like to switch my 25$ down on CoD:MW2 to buy a PSN card.

[mahjongmaniac]

please post a picture of yourself

not sure how you missed it, but s/b posted the pic a few times in various hot deal threads already...
i believe it's also on another forum section

anyway, enjoy: http://www.picpoke.com/discover.php?term=kleptodathief&page=4

[aelam]

so how did it work out?

the store mgr just "voided" the prev. transaction and re-did everything?

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Actually it was a lot simpler than that but also pretty clever.

They ended up doing a "fake" trade-in for the 3 missed games at a value of $8.33 (the 24.99 I was missed divided by 3).

Then they charged my new pre-order and it was done. Kind of sucks for them since they just did inventory in the morning so now already they have non-existant copies of the 3 games I traded in "again".

[arty316]

Updated TIVS EB August 12, 2009

Kane & Lynch (360) - $8
Dead Rising (360) - $10
The Club - $9
Trial Pursuit - $7
Indiana Jones Staff of Kings (wii) - $20

Note that Indiana Jones Wii just hit the bargain bin of Walmart. I went there today and they just put it in the bin.

I used the t3f1 for MW2 and applied the rest on a Batman preorder with the 20% added credit. I actually informed them of the promotion and they had to double check with a stack of papers they had on a clipboard. On a funny note they didnt know how to apply the extra credit so they did an override on the credit prices and gave me $24 for Trivial Pursuit and $8.40 for indy. I wonder if I can go back with another Trivial pursuit and get $24 for it....actually just being too greedy at this point.

[a_zidane]

Updated TIVS EB August 12, 2009
I used the t3f1 for MW2 and applied the rest on a Batman preorder with the 20% added credit. I actually informed them of the promotion and they had to double check with a stack of papers they had on a clipboard. On a funny note they didnt know how to apply the extra credit so they did an override on the credit prices and gave me $24 for Trivial Pursuit and $8.40 for indy. I wonder if I can go back with another Trivial pursuit and get $24 for it....actually just being too greedy at this point.

that's what they did for me too... both times... i dont think theres another way for them to do it

[anton204]

Updated TIVS EB August 12, 2009

Kane & Lynch (360) - $8
Dead Rising (360) - $10
The Club - $9
Trial Pursuit - $7
Indiana Jones Staff of Kings (wii) - $20

Note that Indiana Jones Wii just hit the bargain bin of Walmart. I went there today and they just put it in the bin.

I used the t3f1 for MW2 and applied the rest on a Batman preorder with the 20% added credit. I actually informed them of the promotion and they had to double check with a stack of papers they had on a clipboard. On a funny note they didnt know how to apply the extra credit so they did an override on the credit prices and gave me $24 for Trivial Pursuit and $8.40 for indy. I wonder if I can go back with another Trivial pursuit and get $24 for it....actually just being too greedy at this point.

Sounds like they just mixed up the values on Indy, which was supposed to be $24 after 20% boost, and Trivia, which was supposed to be $8.40 after 20% boost. They always do overrides to adjust TIVs for promos, just a mix up here. Doubt u can take advantage of it.

[aelam]

The batman credit is a straight up "calculator in hand" promo. They just override.

And how is Club still a TIV of $9? They sell the damn game for only $6!!!

[antsmarchin]

Why do Future Shops in the GTA not participate in Trading in Games For Credit?

[i-o_o-i]

Now that I think about it, I could do option B, and closer to the release date of MW2, use cod4 and cod5 along with another turd and do T3G1F to get MW2. That way I keep both games, and only get rid of them when MW2 is about to release.

You probably get more credit just trading in COD5 by itself even COD4 may be worth more than 23.33

[grappos13]

Why do Future Shops in the GTA not participate in Trading in Games For Credit?

umm... GTA, yes they do... just toronto doesnt..

richmond hill does.. markham store does...brampton...ajax...

i guess if u got no car and live in downtown core, u dont have one.. but other wise, its not terrible

[arty316]

The batman credit is a straight up "calculator in hand" promo. They just override.

And how is Club still a TIV of $9? They sell the damn game for only $6!!!

I'm not sure either. I actually bought it used from EB a month ago for 4.49 with the edge 10% during the July promotions. I think they actually are selling it used now for 24.99 too. It's not actually a bad game but just perfect for the t3f1 promotion. I've bought the game maybe 3 times over the last couple months.

[Psubs]

umm... GTA, yes they do... just toronto doesnt..

richmond hill does.. markham store does...brampton...ajax...

i guess if u got no car and live in downtown core, u dont have one.. but other wise, its not terrible

The Yonge / Dundas one downtown does. :razz:

[grappos13]

The Yonge / Dundas one downtown does. :razz:

nice... ya FS doesnt update it site.. the markham one has been doing it for like 6 months, yet its not on the site..probably same for that yonge and dundas one

[arty316]

I'm curious, is anyone in this thread actually going to keep Wolfenstein. Seems like everyone is using it as a buffer for credit or another game. Even if it's good, I'm not sure I'm going to keep it.

Didnt EB learn from the other game guarantee called HAZE!

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm curious, is anyone in this thread actually going to keep Wolfenstein. Seems like everyone is using it as a buffer for credit or another game. Even if it's good, I'm not sure I'm going to keep it.

Didnt EB learn from the other game guarantee called HAZE!

Shhhh!!!! :twisted: ;)

[Acid_]

Turd TIV price drop Alert!!!!

Tried to trade these today:
Dead Space 360 - Down to $7
Devil may Cry 4 360 - Down to $7

These worked:
Mass Effect >=8
Too Human >=8
Assassin's Creed PS3 >=8

[mahjongmaniac]

I used the t3f1 for MW2 and applied the rest on a Batman preorder with the 20% added credit. I actually informed them of the promotion and they had to double check with a stack of papers they had on a clipboard. On a funny note they didnt know how to apply the extra credit so they did an override on the credit prices and gave me $24 for Trivial Pursuit and $8.40 for indy. I wonder if I can go back with another Trivial pursuit and get $24 for it....actually just being too greedy at this point.

unless there's a promo code on their system specifically meant for the BAA pre-order bonus, then they have to do a TIV override

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Sounds like they just mixed up the values on Indy, which was supposed to be $24 after 20% boost, and Trivia, which was supposed to be $8.40 after 20% boost. They always do overrides to adjust TIVs for promos, just a mix up here. Doubt u can take advantage of it.

not always

i remember s/b on here stated that for some trade promos, there's a promo code in which the system would automatically bump TIVs to the correct amt

but having said that, IME, it's always been manual TIV overrides

[grappos13]

I'm curious, is anyone in this thread actually going to keep Wolfenstein. Seems like everyone is using it as a buffer for credit or another game. Even if it's good, I'm not sure I'm going to keep it.

Didnt EB learn from the other game guarantee called HAZE!

what have they had in the last year? they had raw vs smackdown 09.. RE5 and now wolfenstein..

out of all my pre-orders i only now have one wolfenstien.. i should try to change some to wolfenstein lol

[dbdudley]

what have they had in the last year? they had raw vs smackdown 09.. RE5 and now wolfenstein..

out of all my pre-orders i only now have one wolfenstien.. i should try to change some to wolfenstein lol

Too Human, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, UFC, Star Wars Force Unleashed...

[deezz]

I'm curious, is anyone in this thread actually going to keep Wolfenstein. Seems like everyone is using it as a buffer for credit or another game. Even if it's good, I'm not sure I'm going to keep it.

Didnt EB learn from the other game guarantee called HAZE!

Shhhh!!!! :twisted: ;)
+1! keep it on the dl please. Like fight club. and rfd. lol

[dbdudley]

I'm actually going to get Wolfenstein.

However, I will be playing it for a week and then returning it for full credit and a pre-order for MW2. ;)

[Acid_]

I'm actually going to get Wolfenstein.

However, I will be playing it for a week and then returning it for full credit and a pre-order for MW2. ;)

Yeah I'm going to play it within the week too. If it's an amazing keeper then I'll keep it. If not then I'll pick it up a while later when it's $10 or $20 if I feel like it.

It's really cool of EB to have these guarantees.

[grappos13]

Too Human, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, UFC, Star Wars Force Unleashed...

transformers? really... im pretty sure i woulda got that oen and got the trophies and then returned if i knew that..

[Nothing_man13]

transformers? really... im pretty sure i woulda got that oen and got the trophies and then returned if i knew that..

One was Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009 used that one to get my PS3

[balonis]

Come on RFD effect!!!!

http://kotaku.com/5336060/if-wolfenstein-beats-madden-wolfenstein-is-free

[dbdudley]

transformers? really... im pretty sure i woulda got that oen and got the trophies and then returned if i knew that..

Yup! It was the one right before Wolfenstein!

[Wasgo]

Come on RFD effect!!!!

http://kotaku.com/5336060/if-wolfenstein-beats-madden-wolfenstein-is-free
They probably produced less units than Madden will sell in a month, thereby making impossible to pay out.

[Haz]

Come on RFD effect!!!!

http://kotaku.com/5336060/if-wolfenstein-beats-madden-wolfenstein-is-freeYeah, I read that earlier and thought there's no way Wolfenstein's gonna beat out Madden unless there's a reasonably well organized group. Then again, Manveer Heir can buy up them up personally and put it right back into the distribution channel with less loss. They could produce less that way but have all of August to keep reselling the same batch and get higher sales numbers.

[Setz]

If I get my copy of Wolfenstein for free I'll sell my entire videogame collection (50 360 games, 40 PS3 games, 50 PS1 games, 20 PS2 games, etc + console) in the BST for 0.01$.

[neksus]

If I get my copy of Wolfenstein for free I'll sell my entire videogame collection (50 360 games, 40 PS3 games, 50 PS1 games, 20 PS2 games, etc + console) in the BST for 0.01$.

Shotgun!

[Cjohnson202]

Traded Oblivion, Mass Effect and Too Human for Wolfenstein, which I will play for a week and then return for a GH5 preorder.

Devil May Cry has slipped to $7 so that sucked....but I shall keep it cause I'm sure it'll go over 8 again soon :)

[Setz]

Shotgun!

Fruitless because we all know Madden will outsell Wolfenstein at least 10:1. Besides, this is all just a PR stunt to boost sales.

[i-o_o-i]

nice... ya FS doesnt update it site.. the markham one has been doing it for like 6 months, yet its not on the site..probably same for that yonge and dundas one

The Markham warden/hwy7 one? I really never knew they did trade in's, not that I traded anything in but the richmond hill one isn't too far from me

[Haz]

If I get my copy of Wolfenstein for free I'll sell my entire videogame collection (50 360 games, 40 PS3 games, 50 PS1 games, 20 PS2 games, etc + console) in the BST for 0.01$.Can I just buy you a copy of Wolfenstein and you just sell me your collection for $0.01? This way, we can cut out the middleman. :lol:

[grappos13]

The Markham warden/hwy7 one? I really never knew they did trade in's, not that I traded anything in but the richmond hill one isn't too far from me

ya.. i went to the richmond hill one in nov/dec to do lbp and resistance trade ins.. but then in jan i found out warden and hwy 7 does it so i only go there from on now.. but not often as i usually dont trade in at FS

[Wick98]

I traded three games into EB a couple of hours ago, for a Brutal Legend pre-order:

All 360:

Spider-Man 3 - $8
Too Human - $12
Ninja Gaiden 2 - $10

I might've mixed up the last two tivs, but they all qualified.

[domo325]

Traded in the following..

Little Big Planet (ps3) - $35 (figured the GOTY edition is coming soon)
Prince of Persia (ps3) - $18
Warhawk (ps3) - $7

[mahjongmaniac]

And how is Club still a TIV of $9? They sell the damn game for only $6!!!

i'm just a lil surprised TIV hasn't dropped yet...
RFD effect hasn't hit?

must be on the verge of dropping... anytime now

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I'm not sure either. I actually bought it used from EB a month ago for 4.49 with the edge 10% during the July promotions. I think they actually are selling it used now for 24.99 too. It's not actually a bad game but just perfect for the t3f1 promotion. I've bought the game maybe 3 times over the last couple months.

dunno about used pricing, but the new price is $7

[StoneColdWhat]

Anyone know i the TIV at Best Buy are the same as FS ?

[i-o_o-i]

what have they had in the last year? they had raw vs smackdown 09.. RE5 and now wolfenstein..

out of all my pre-orders i only now have one wolfenstien.. i should try to change some to wolfenstein lol

RE5 is the only game I could imagine that would work in an advantage to them and even then people still did t3g1f to return, the other games are probably games people have no intention of keeping...

[Bargain Bin]

Hey, can anyone confirm if this is true? Uncharted to be a Greatest Hit on August 16th?

http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Providence-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Uncharted-goes-Greatest-Hits

I'd be extremely happy if its true cause I'd be looking to purchase it at this price no doubt.

[cmr140]

Hey, can anyone confirm if this is true? Uncharted to be a Greatest Hit on August 16th?

http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Providence-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Uncharted-goes-Greatest-Hits

I'd be extremely happy if its true cause I'd be looking to purchase it at this price no doubt.

Finally lol, about time.

[Wick98]

When I traded games in last night, the new EB employees mentioned a list of games they can't pre-order (due to being sold out.) I hope that doesn't affect trade 3, get 1 free, because there's another game or two I'd like to pre-order.

[i-o_o-i]

Just checked a couple tiv's this morning: Battlefield Bad Company(PS3) is $7.5 and Resistance is only $13 now (hoping it was going to be $18

[aznrock2000]

Trade in values last night about 8pm

Sid Meiers Civ (PS3) - $16
Soul Calibur IV (PS3) - $20
Lost Odyssey (X360) - $20

SW:FU (PS3) - $28
FF VII Crisis Core - $15
MGS4 - $18

Traded in first 3 for Demon's Souls and traded 2 SW:FU for Batman (w/ trade-in values bumped up by 20%)

Sweet deal considering I picked up the games at BBV (B2G1F sale). Ended up with FF VII Crisis Core to play on my PSP :).

I think I'm officially done for this gaming season. Happy hunting to all.

For those in Guelph, the BBV at silvercreek still has a bunch of MGS4, SCIV, and Civ available ($20 each). Also SWFU for $20.


Thanks to all who updates TIVs regularly.

[ferozkq1]

warning to all rfd effect is in. The club down to $1. Gotta return mine to rogers video that I bought for 10 bucks.

[blahblehblah]

Trade in values last night about 8pm

Sid Meiers Civ (PS3) - $16
Soul Calibur IV (PS3) - $20
Lost Odyssey (X360) - $20

SW:FU (PS3) - $28
FF VII Crisis Core - $15
MGS4 - $18

Traded in first 3 for Demon's Souls and traded 2 SW:FU for Batman (w/ trade-in values bumped up by 20%)

Sweet deal considering I picked up the games at BBV (B2G1F sale). Ended up with FF VII Crisis Core to play on my PSP :).

I think I'm officially done for this gaming season. Happy hunting to all.

For those in Guelph, the BBV at silvercreek still has a bunch of MGS4, SCIV, and Civ available ($20 each). Also SWFU for $20.


Thanks to all who updates TIVs regularly.

Lucky you to have such good selections, all BBVs in Toronto got cleared out like mega fast lol

[chuu]

has the simpson's game for 360 been rfd'd yet?

[deezz]

Come on RFD effect!!!!

http://kotaku.com/5336060/if-wolfenstein-beats-madden-wolfenstein-is-free

This is the first time you've ever posted something that I agree with lol. I'm sure you and your husband klepto are already well on your way to doing your part though right? How many Wolfenstein preorders did you say you've done already? 8?

I still don't believe though, that you think 50% of the members on here would be female...that's a gross overestimation. You might not be far off on asians and nerds though lol :o

[katamaris4ever]

Trade in values last night about 8pm

Soul Calibur IV (PS3) - $20
Thanks to all who updates TIVs regularly.

Kinda confused about that price. Isn't SCIV 25 used at EB:confused:
BTW, are they still doing T3G1F for recent new releases (two weeks old)? I remember trading in three games the day after Mario Kart Wii came out, but I don't know if they do that anymore...

[aznrock2000]

I have no idea what SCIV is selling for but that's what they told me it was trading in as.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Kinda confused about that price. Isn't SCIV 25 used at EB:confused:
BTW, are they still doing T3G1F for recent new releases (two weeks old)? I remember trading in three games the day after Mario Kart Wii came out, but I don't know if they do that anymore...

And it's ~$16 at FS used/PP'd if you can find it on the shelf during the current 30% promo ($24.99 tagged)
Same with BBV if you can get it with two other $24.99 titles under their B2G1F promo

[Setz]

Lucky you to have such good selections, all BBVs in Toronto got cleared out like mega fast lol

Yeah man, BBVs down here were also balonized.

[deezz]

Yeah man, BBVs down here were also balonized.

Damn, her reach is FAR lol

Good news guys, here's a list of games going on the cheap this Fall, I cut 'n' pasted it from an article. ¥2,980 = about $34 CAD according to google conversion. LBP finally!!! I might get Afrika too for my wife, since she's a budding photographer :)

Afrika
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Uncharted
Sept. 3
¥2,980

LittleBigPlanet
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Gundam: Target In Sight
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Eternal Sonata
Sept. 3
¥3,800

Ridge Racer 7
Sept. 3
¥2,980

[grappos13]

I have no idea what SCIV is selling for but that's what they told me it was trading in as.

i got it like 3 weeks ago for 17.49 used after the edge discount at EB... and they r 19.99 used at BBV...same with SW FU.. 19.99 used at BBV.. pretty good if u can find say... SCIV, SW:FU and MGS4... put SCIV and SWFU towards batman 57.60 credit and keep MGS4 for a trade 3 deal and get 23.33..turn ur $40+tax into $81+tax at EB

Damn, her reach is FAR lol

Good news guys, here's a list of games going on the cheap this Fall, I cut 'n' pasted it from an article. ¥2,980 = about $34 CAD according to google conversion. LBP finally!!! I might get Afrika too for my wife, since she's a budding photographer :)

Afrika
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Uncharted
Sept. 3
¥2,980

LittleBigPlanet
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Gundam: Target In Sight
Sept. 3
¥2,980

Eternal Sonata
Sept. 3
¥3,800

Ridge Racer 7
Sept. 3
¥2,980

btw... LBP is 31.49 used at Rogers video during their 30% off sale... (44.99-30% off) incase ur looking for it now...and ridgeracer 7 is a bargain bin game most places and its 19.99 used at BBV...

[mahjongmaniac]

Can I just buy you a copy of Wolfenstein and you just sell me your collection for $0.01? This way, we can cut out the middleman. :lol:

i'd like to take part in that offer too :lol:

[Vinman]

And it's ~$16 at FS used/PP'd if you can find it on the shelf during the current 30% promo ($24.99 tagged)

Do you have any more info on this 30% off deal, as in area and dates/duration?

[deezz]

btw... LBP is 31.49 used at Rogers video during their 30% off sale... (44.99-30% off) incase ur looking for it now...and ridgeracer 7 is a bargain bin game most places and its 19.99 used at BBV...
Thanks for the tip!!

[grappos13]

man.. when EB was getting rid of their thousands of SW FU for ps3 at 13.49 after edge card.. who woulda won it would go back up to $28 TIV... thats one deal i wish i grabbed many copies of lol.. there were like 30-40 at my local EB lol...

[Psubs]

I guess someone checked / traded in MLB Power Pros (Wii) at EB Games for $4.

I have posted the TIV for MLB Power Pros 2008 twice and it was $11 the most recent time, yet the title for the 2008 release is never added. :confused:

[Haz]

man.. when EB was getting rid of their thousands of SW FU for ps3 at 13.49 after edge card.. who woulda won it would go back up to $28 TIV... thats one deal i wish i grabbed many copies of lol.. there were like 30-40 at my local EB lol...Yeah, another "if we only knew" scenarios. There were a ton at several EBs I went to as well.

I wonder if the guys who do sales and the guys who deal with TIV at EB even communicate?

EB HO Canada

Sales guy: We need to sell off all these ST:FU on PS3. We have too many of them.

down the hall a week later
TIV guy: Wow! We've sold tons of ST:FU on PS3! We need to get more! Let's bump up the TIV!

[brucedlx]

Yeah, another "if we only knew" scenarios. There were a ton at several EBs I went to as well.

I wonder if the guys who do sales and the guys who deal with TIV at EB even communicate?

EB HO Canada

Sales guy: We need to sell off all these ST:FU on PS3. We have too many of them.

down the hall a week later
TIV guy: Wow! We've sold tons of ST:FU on PS3! We need to get more! Let's bump up the TIV!

Why does everyone call it STFU? Trying to be funny? It's SWFU.

But I do agree w/ the other statement. EB and BBV are terribly mismanaged, which is good for us I guess.

[grappos13]

Yeah, another "if we only knew" scenarios. There were a ton at several EBs I went to as well.

I wonder if the guys who do sales and the guys who deal with TIV at EB even communicate?

EB HO Canada

Sales guy: We need to sell off all these ST:FU on PS3. We have too many of them.

down the hall a week later
TIV guy: Wow! We've sold tons of ST:FU on PS3! We need to get more! Let's bump up the TIV!

lol...

this high tiv makes me feel bad for returning a copy i pm'ed at FS...pm'ed it down to like $21 after rogers had it for $25 new... coulda gained 7+tax lol...

i havnet played the game as im watching for the trophy patch with dlc.. but at this tiv.. it might be worth it for me to trade it in towards batman.. and just try and pick it up cheap again when the trophy patch comes out...

[Haz]

Why does everyone call it STFU? Trying to be funny? It's SWFU.Sorry, had a brain fart. :|

[Wick98]

I'm sure that most of you subscribe to EB's e-mail newsletter, but Halo ODST is going to receive the Gaming Guarantee treatment. I might actually pre-order it now. If I can't get into it (I like Halo, but I don't play it much,) I'll keep it for a week/return it.

I love gaming guarantees.