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

[chickenwing]

It looks like this thread has been nominated for most helpful thread. :D
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Since Neksus has arguably been doing all the hard work for the past year, I'm going to give the prize to him if we win :) Please vote for this thread :)



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Posting Guidelines

To contribute, simply post in the thread! :) However, to keep things going smoothly, remember to provide the following essential information:
- Date of trade
- Console version
- Blockbuster Video (BBV) or EB Games or Futureshop or Other
- Also be aware that there may be several games with similar titles. Please use the full name of the game (if necessary) to help differentiate.

Thanks everyone!


Blockbuster Promotions


EB Games Trade-in Promotions

Since I no longer keep up with the thread, some of these promotions may be outdated (or non-existent :P). If in doubt, ask about it in the thread. (Then be nice and PM me to update :))


Contributors (Up to 8/31/08 Only): See this post! (http://tinyurl.com/5m656u) (Sorry, no longer updating. But we thank all contributors!)

[cechlin]

please people do no buy that superman game, you will be killing kittens if you do!!

[Formula1]

I don't know about Superman but Jericho has been $9.99 for a few weeks at least along with others like Stranglehold, Sega Rally Revo, Lego Star Wars II and others I can't recall off hand at the moment. PM these at FS and BB makes it even cheaper.

[scottyboy2k5]

please people do no buy that superman game, you will be killing kittens if you do!!

i bought it via PM at FS when it was on sale at EB and i can't beat one of the levels...it's so frustrating...i wish you could just fly around all the time cuz that part is cool, but fighting the same stupid robots over and over...ugh.

[CHINAdeals]

i hear jericho's pretty horrid too

[nitroblu]

i uno y developers even bother continuing with making this crap

[sweetvar26]

So lets get a list of all the $9.99 or less brand new games at BBV in alphabetical order.

360

Jericho
Lego Star Wars
Sega Rally
Stranglehold
Superman Returns

Keep adding if you guys find anymore. It has to be $9.99 or less and brand new so that it can be price matched at Future Shop and Best Buy for more savings.

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't know about Superman but Jericho has been $9.99 for a few weeks at least along with others like Stranglehold, Sega Rally Revo, Lego Star Wars II and others I can't recall off hand at the moment. PM these at FS and BB makes it even cheaper.

Superman has been one of the $8 games for a while now.

on the contrary, for me, i didn't know Jericho was one of the $10 titles... :o

[jonkaho]

picked up Jericho when it was 9.89 at EB games.

one of the worst games ever made for the 360!

[wilkz07]

Jericho is not bad. Although even on an hdtv i had to bump the brightness all the way up to see most of it. Games that rely on a flashlight are okay but the flashlight has to actually work.

Its a pretty easy game. Played the first mission on Hard and it was like playing on normal level. Worth 9.99 for achievements and if you like Clive Barker's storytelling.

[rocking23nf]

its lego stars wars 2 the original trilogy. And its a really fun game. My best 9.99 game yet.

[mau77on]

My first post...(ran a search and didn't see this posted, my apologies if it has been)

I picked up Jericho over the weekend at Blockbuster. New for $9.99.

I guess this is for those of you who didn't pick it up when EB had it on sale for the same price.

$34.99 at Futureshop and Bestbuy:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10093459&catid=23357
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10093459&catid=23377



They also had Super Man Returns for $7.99 new. But somehow I imagine people won't be rushing out to get it unless it was a buck. :lol:

$19.99 at Futureshop and Bestbuy:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10074675&catid=23360
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10074675&catid=23380


I saw this deal 2 weeks ago and i was thinking about posting but

A: i thought someone posted it already
B: it's superman and jericho.....:arrowd:



They also had

All pro Football 2k8 for 4.99 used and 9.99 new
EB jacked up the price for this game to 16 bucks or something. and Futureshop is 19.99

I also believe i saw Call of Duty 2 for 9.99 which is not bad at all considering EB still sells the game for 25 i believe

[brucedlx]

At the risk of getting flamed, any good trade fodder for EBGames T3GIF? (IM NOT A HOARDER I JUST NEED ONE MORE GAME TO MAKE 3)

[greywolf501]

At the risk of getting flamed, any good trade fodder for EBGames T3GIF? (IM NOT A HOARDER I JUST NEED ONE MORE GAME TO MAKE 3)

At BBV these are the games that you can buy for under $10 new or for $14.99 used so essentially $10 each after B2G1, I'm sure I have all of the ones that currently work at EB, $8+ TIV, there used to be alot more but I guess some dropped in value. Feel free to tell me more that work, I'll add them.

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Super Swing Golf(Wii) (9.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon(Wii) (9.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Manhunt 2(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Nights: Journey of Dreams(Wii) (9.99 Used, 14.99 New)
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles(wii) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast(Wii) (9.99 Used, 9.99 New)
FIFA 08(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)
The Simpsons Game(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)
Spiderwick Chronicles(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)

PGR4(Xbox 360) (7.99 Used, $9.99 New)
Transformers(Xbox 360) (9.99 Used, $9.99 New)
Sega Rally Revo(Xbox 360) (9.99 Used, $9.99 New)
Spiderman 3(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $14.99 New)
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $14.99 New)
Soldier of Fortune(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $14.99 New)
F.E.A.R. Files(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $14.99 New)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $14.99 New)
The Simpsons Game(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)
NFL Tour(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)
Two Worlds(Xbox 360) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty(PS3) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)
Unreal Tournament III(PS3) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)

[brucedlx]

+1 thx a million for your post, greywolf! Super helpful.

One correction: DK barrel blast is still 10$ new. Just got it today.

Came to 30$ for the 4 games: Ratatouille, Nights, Perfect Dark, DK:BB.

Which leads to questions: do these games have 8$??

- Ratatouille Wii (10$ USED)
- Nights: Journy of Dreams Wii (10$ USED)
- Red Steel Wii (15$ NEW)
- Dewy's Adventure Wii (10$ NEW)
- Perfect Dark Zero X360 (10$ USED for both standard and CE Tin)


Knowing my luck NONE of them will work. But thanks for the post, I'll make another stop at BBV today!

[greywolf501]

Nights works, it trades for $12 or $13 IIRC as of a couple days ago. Perfect Dark CE MAY work, it did for a long time but they recently dropped the price on it to $14.99 used, but it still traded for $8, but that was a couple weeks ago so I'm sure they adjusted the TIV by now, but might as well check.

[brucedlx]

but ratatouille is a definite bust right? I coulda sworn someone mentioning it went for 8+ but I guess I was wrong. What about Red Steel, Dewy's and Alien Syndrome?

[cechlin]

but ratatouille is a definite bust right? I coulda sworn someone mentioning it went for 8+ but I guess I was wrong. What about Red Steel, Dewy's and Alien Syndrome?

it would be quicker if u call i think. unless someone has a vast knowledge of trade in values.

[brucedlx]

EB Games in London doesn't tell you **** over the phone other than bring in your games.

And greywolf seems to have a VAST knowledge of TIV values and has kindly shared it!

[the_fm]

I also believe i saw Call of Duty 2 for 9.99 which is not bad at all considering EB still sells the game for 25 i believe

yep but i believe it is used though

[greywolf501]

yep but i believe it is used though

They are selling it for $9.99 new and used. The last I heard Ratatouille for the Wii was under $8 but no one has really mentioned it here since the BBV clearance started over a month ago so you might as well take it in with you and check.

[brucedlx]

Perfect Dark Zero CE (X360) works
Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii) works
RE: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) works
Mario Power Tennis (GC) works (but 19$ was too good to use as fodder)
Ratatouille (wii) DOESN'T work (7$)
Final Fantasy X (PS2) DOESN'T work (7$)

but the last two are still good for the +10$ credit deal at least.

[katamaris4ever]

Perfect Dark Zero CE (X360) works
Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii) works
RE: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) works
Mario Power Tennis (GC) works (but 19$ was too good to use as fodder)
Ratatouille (wii) DOESN'T work (7$)
Final Fantasy X (PS2) DOESN'T work (7$)

but the last two are still good for the +10$ credit deal at least.

Uma Thurman: "Don't lie to me!"
Read the fine print. PS2 and GC games don't work for the trade more get more promo. Only rataouille would work for the promo.
Keep Mario Power Tennis. I've been trying to find a copy for years.

[brucedlx]

can you beat ebgames' offer?

what's with the Uma Thurman quote btw?

[Moosebox]

Thanks for this.

Just traded in for Mercenaries 2, cost me a total of $23 it.

Picked up the following 3 games from Blockbuster:
Two Worlds (14.99)
Spiderman 3 (14.99)
NFL Tour (14.99)

Since it was "Buy 2 get 1 Free", I only paid $33

Traded them into EB, received +$10 trade-in bonus from their promotion and Mercenaries 2.

(I could only find 1 $9.99 game that had $8+ TIV, Sega Rally Revo)

[brucedlx]

How did that cost you 23$? You paid 33$ for the 2 games so how did it only cost 23?

[sweetvar26]

How did that cost you 23$? You paid 33$ for the 2 games so how did it only cost 23?

I think he said he got $10 bonus in return, might have been store credit.

[Moosebox]

I think he said he got $10 bonus in return, might have been store credit.

Yes, they gave me $10 store credit when I purchased them... so to me that's like I paid only $23 total. (though I did pay $33 like I said, but get $10 credit in return.) YMMV however, as I've heard some store are not combining the offers.

[mahjongmaniac]

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Super Swing Golf(Wii) (9.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Manhunt 2(Wii) (7.99 Used, 9.99 New)
Nights: Journey of Dreams(Wii) (9.99 Used, 14.99 New)
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles(wii) (14.99 Used, $19.99 New)
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast(Wii) (9.99 Used, 9.99 New)
FIFA 08(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)
The Simpsons Game(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)
Spiderwick Chronicles(Wii) (14.99 Used, 19.99 New)

i'm not sure about all of them, but the PPed price for DKBB should be $8

[mahjongmaniac]

They are selling it for $9.99 new and used. The last I heard Ratatouille for the Wii was under $8 but no one has really mentioned it here since the BBV clearance started over a month ago so you might as well take it in with you and check.

no one really mentioned COD2 was $10 and had $11 TIV either. but needless to say, now it has already dropped below $8

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Yes, they gave me $10 store credit when I purchased them... so to me that's like I paid only $23 total. (though I did pay $33 like I said, but get $10 credit in return.) YMMV however, as I've heard some store are not combining the offers.

don't think combining those offers are actually allowed in the 1st place....

[NonStopInTheMix]

Just wondering, shouldnt we just make a huge BBV thread so that nobody can flame anyone else for hijacking threads to simply talk about buying cheap games to trade in?

But the looks at the number of guests reading this thread.. them hoarders are out hunting again... >.>

[sweetvar26]

Just wondering, shouldnt we just make a huge BBV thread so that nobody can flame anyone else for hijacking threads to simply talk about buying cheap games to trade in?

But the looks at the number of guests reading this thread.. them hoarders are out hunting again... >.>

Yeah if the OP can update the thread with stuff its fine if not i'll create a thread after like this one expires and stuff or may be a week later.

[macross_2ca]

just a heads up red steel is $7

[jonkaho]

just a heads up red steel is $7

brand new or used?

[jitterbugjohnny]

brand new or used?

I am guessing that's the trade in value at EB. I saw it new today at BBV for $14.99

[Lone_Prodigy]

Wii
Pirates $7.99 used, Madden 08 $9.99 used, Playground $14.99 used

[brucedlx]

lone:

Did you post those for a reason (8+ TIV) or did you just throw them out there?

Either way, I'll post here tomorrow with a whole LOAD of w/ is on sale and what is not after a quick trip.

From memory:

Wii:
Dewy's Adventure 9.99 new
Escape from Bug Island 9.99 new
Trauma Center: Second Opinion 14.99 used

X360:
PGR3 7.99 used

[cechlin]

that list could really use some more ps3 games lol hope there a big sale soon (just traded my 360 for a ps3 :P )

[Jouvert]

The following are all NEW games.

PS3 $9.99 games:
The Bigs
The Darkness

PS3 $19.99 games:
Unreal Tournament III

XBOX 360 $7.99 games:
All-Pro Football 2K8
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
NHL 07
NHL 2K7
Superman Returns

XBOX 360 $9.99 games:
Call of Duty 2
Call of Duty 2: 2005 Game of the Year Edition
Dead Or Alive Extreme 2
Gun
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Hour of Victory
Jericho
Jumper
Kameo
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Ninety Nine Nights
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Prey
Project Gotham Racing 3
Project Gotham Racing 4
Rainbow 6: Vegas
Ratatouille
Rockstar Table Tennis
Sega Rally Revo
Stranglehold
Stuntman Ignition
The Outfit
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Transformers: The Game
Viva Pinata
XBOX Live Arcade Unplugged

XBOX 360 $19.99 games:
Dirt
Naruto: Rise Of Ninja
Virtua Fighter 5 Online

Wii $9.99 games
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire
Manhunt 2
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Ratatouille
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
Scarface: The World Is Yours
Sims 2: Pets
SSX Blur
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
Trauma Center: Second Opinion

[CrazyJohnny]

A list of USED games.

X360:
Call of Duty 2 - $7.99
Juiced 2 - $9.99
Soldier of Fortune: Payback - $14.99
The Club - $14.99

PS3:
NBA Street Homecourt - $9.99

Wii:
Alien Syndrome - $4.99
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire - $7.99
MySims - $14.99
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe - $9.99
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground - $9.99
Trauma Center: New Blood - $14.99
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 - $14.99


A list of NEW games.

X360:
DiRT - $19.99

Wii:
Godfather: Blackhand Edition - $9.99
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - $9.99
Madden 08 - $9.99
MySims - $19.99
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - $19.99
Trauma Center: New Blood - $19.99

[jonkaho]

Carnival Games for Wii is 14.99 used.

[sweetvar26]

Thanks for updating the post O.P

[awestruck]

Good deal on PGR4 for $10 new. Gonna check it out later today.

[Albertan]

So, is there a T3G1F promo on at EB right now?

[romm2002a]

going to have to check out some of my local BBVs

[Phantom]

Harvey Birdman (USED) for the Nintendo Wii is $7.99.

[brucedlx]

Yes there are t3gif.

Soul Calibur IV is the big one. You get a free poster when u pre-order from EB too.

Other T3GIF include

Mercenary 2
Tiger Woods Golf 09
Too Human
Brothers in Arms
Madden 09
Civilization Revolutions
Socom Confrontation

[7cal]

I did a BBV <-> EB trade yesterday.

$15 used XBOX 360 games worth $8 or more at EB as of yesterday:
The Club
The Simpsons
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Two Worlds
Soldier of Fortune Payback
Turning Point Fall of Liberty
Medal of Honor Airborne
F.E.A.R Files

Also, when I traded them in they would not combine the extra credit offer for me. Finally, and this is the first time this happened to me, the $#&*! loser chick at the counter charged me a 'scratch refurbishing' fee of $3 on 4 of my 6 discs. That pissed me off, but still it was a total then of $36 for each brand new pre-order.

From all the EBs I've traded at, any game that is in their system and available for pre-order, you can do the T3GIF

[mahjongmaniac]

Wii:
Dewy's Adventure 9.99 new
Escape from Bug Island 9.99 new
Trauma Center: Second Opinion 14.99 used


weird, but it looks like they have yet to adjust the PPed pricing since BNIB TC:SO is $10 new

i've still yet to find a copy :(

[dbdudley]

Nice, I might grab Dirt.

[TheGamer2400]

Thanks OP for taking the time to post what's on sale. I might check it out tomorrow after work, but I already have too many games :lol:

[sleepyguy]

Thanks, picked up a few titles that I missed years ago.

All new;
Perfect Dark Zero CE $9.99
PGR4 $9.99
PGR3 $4.99
Sega Rally Revo $9.99

Gonna pick up Jericho since I like cheesy horror FPS. At the cost of a cheap meal this ain't too bad. -sg

[spazzamatic]

i picked up xbox games for 2.50 each at zehrs.

ghost recon and soul calibour 2

[Jouvert]

The trade in 3 get it for free deal at EB is ongoing and they change the eligible games every month. The official list right now is:

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (360, PS3 and PC)
Civilization Revolution (360, PS3)
Madden 09 (ALL)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (360, PS2, PS3 and PC)
Outdoor Challenge (Wii)
Socom Confrontation (PS3)
Spore (PC)
Tales Of Vesperia (360)
Tiger Woods 09 (ALL)
Too Human (360)

Still eligible:
Battlefield: Bad Company (360, PS3)
Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
Soul Calibur IV (360, PS3)
plus any past T3GIF title released within the last 2 weeks.

And if your local EB allows it, you can T3GIF for any upcoming new title that's in their system.

[4got10]

I did a BBV <-> EB trade yesterday.

$15 used XBOX 360 games worth $8 or more at EB as of yesterday:
The Club
The Simpsons
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Two Worlds
Soldier of Fortune Payback
Turning Point Fall of Liberty
Medal of Honor Airborne
F.E.A.R Files

Also, when I traded them in they would not combine the extra credit offer for me. Finally, and this is the first time this happened to me, the $#&*! loser chick at the counter charged me a 'scratch refurbishing' fee of $3 on 4 of my 6 discs. That pissed me off, but still it was a total then of $36 for each brand new pre-order.

From all the EBs I've traded at, any game that is in their system and available for pre-order, you can do the T3GIF

Let me guess, this was the one by the Wal-Mart in the west end? The one African/Canadian chick there is awful for that, if she's at the counter I wont even bother doing any trading there as it's just not worth it.

Also watch for the little red headed wiener in the St Albert location, this guy seems to have a huge chip on his shoulder for some reason and is the same way.

[BerryPride]

weird, but it looks like they have yet to adjust the PPed pricing since BNIB TC:SO is $10 new

i've still yet to find a copy :(

where is this selling at? or is it a general price reduction for trauma center: second opion?

i saw it for $19.99 @ RV and was tempted but if its only $10 new, i'd rather hunt around

[brucedlx]

I
From all the EBs I've traded at, any game that is in their system and available for pre-order, you can do the T3GIF

That's hit and miss, they wouldn't let me pre-order Final Fantasy 13 and that's been in there for a while now.

[mahjongmaniac]

I did a BBV <-> EB trade yesterday.

$15 used XBOX 360 games worth $8 or more at EB as of yesterday:
The Club
The Simpsons
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Two Worlds
Soldier of Fortune Payback
Turning Point Fall of Liberty
Medal of Honor Airborne
F.E.A.R Files

^haha... EBG never ceases to amaze me at having $8 TIV given for some of the crappiest games...

Also, when I traded them in they would not combine the extra credit offer for me. Finally, and this is the first time this happened to me, the $#&*! loser chick at the counter charged me a 'scratch refurbishing' fee of $3 on 4 of my 6 discs. That pissed me off, but still it was a total then of $36 for each brand new pre-order.

so 4 discs were scratched badly?

well, you're lucky it's $3 for all those discs... IINM, it's some $2 or $3 refurb charge per disc

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where is this selling at?

errr... BBV.

or is it a general price reduction for trauma center: second opion?

permanent price drop

[jonkaho]

Thanks, picked up a few titles that I missed years ago.

All new;
Perfect Dark Zero CE $9.99
PGR4 $9.99
PGR3 $4.99
Sega Rally Revo $9.99

Gonna pick up Jericho since I like cheesy horror FPS. At the cost of a cheap meal this ain't too bad. -sg

PGR3 for 4.99 sounds like a pretty good deal.

might pick it up for some achievements!

[Albertan]

Hey guys,

I traded 3 xbox360 games for a total purchase price of $26 and change for a EB Games T3G1F promo pre-order. Thanks!


Trouble is - I really wanted MGS4, but both EB's near me refused to do it! They said the game had been out too long! So I got a pre order for Mercenaries3 (XBOX360).

Is there any way I can get a place to trade (change) my pre-order for MGS4? Otherwise, is there another game besides SC4 I should change my pre-order to?

[sweetvar26]

Hey guys,

I traded 3 xbox360 games for a total purchase price of $26 and change for a EB Games T3G1F promo pre-order. Thanks!


Trouble is - I really wanted MGS4, but both EB's near me refused to do it! They said the game had been out too long! So I got a pre order for Mercenaries3 (XBOX360).

Is there any way I can get a place to trade (change) my pre-order for MGS4? Otherwise, is there another game besides SC4 I should change my pre-order to?

You will probably have to wait for the games release. Then exchange it for store credit and then grab MGS4. I would have tried doing that but i am not sure of any other way around.

[Lone_Prodigy]

lone:

Did you post those for a reason (8+ TIV) or did you just throw them out there?

Pirates and Playground are $8+ TIV.

Hey guys,

I traded 3 xbox360 games for a total purchase price of $26 and change for a EB Games T3G1F promo pre-order. Thanks!

Trouble is - I really wanted MGS4, but both EB's near me refused to do it! They said the game had been out too long! So I got a pre order for Mercenaries3 (XBOX360).

Is there any way I can get a place to trade (change) my pre-order for MGS4? Otherwise, is there another game besides SC4 I should change my pre-order to?

Like others have said, you have to wait for the game you want, then return it for credit and buy MGS4. SC4 will be released soon, so you might be better off getting that game.

[JS2K6]

Just picked up Civ Revolution through this trade-in deal (Transformers 360, Medal of Honor 360, Nights Wii). Thanks!

[chickenwing]

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mp3sn
MrKat
nave
neksus
net_essential
NonStopInTheMix
Nothing_man13
Omenborn
parapudaw
Pariah Jim
Phantom
Primetyme
revenge7777
rockstarvan
rollen
romm2002a
RTO31
sandher
shezbot
SigBro
sleepyguy
SMH
steph0105
Stetson717
Super strokey
Taft
tastysatay
THE FIN3ST
the_fm
trackercowe
unfunk
valen
vindollar
wilkz07
wilS
winkyber
winson82
zeze
zoro69

[roadtoy]

Wow, very nice job. I can only imagine the amount of time this would have taken you !!!

[greenbelt0102]

Wow, very nice job. I can only imagine the amount of time this would have taken you !!!

+1...Excellent work

[sweetvar26]

if its hard don't worry about the dots man, its a lot of work, just keep updating with titles and it should be good enough so that it gives an idea what games are available in the store for the specific prices.

Thanks though, i was gonna create a thread sometime next week for BBV exclusively.

[chopchop330]

Much appreciated for the list,it is very organized.
I might pick 3 games up and trade them in for Soul Calibur. Anybody know if EB will go T3GIF for Fable 2?

[jitterbugjohnny]

Much appreciated for the list,it is very organized.
I might pick 3 games up and trade them in for Soul Calibur. Anybody know if EB will go T3GIF for Fable 2?

I saw the list and fable 2 is definitely not on it (I really wanted to pick it up as well :P)....although, if you sweet talk the employees you might get lucky. The guy told me that this was a special trade 3 July promotion and their may be another load of games in the middle of August.

[AmmoWasted]

Will check out BBV tomrrow, thanks.

[Aegis]

BBV is block buster video right?

[ahsalloum]

BBV is block buster video right?

Yes.

[maxpowers]

Wow great job compiling and formatting that list op!

[romm2002a]

Here is another to add to the XBOX 360 list.
NHL 2K8 $9.99 New. Picked this one up last night along with
StarWars Lego II ($9.99) and Conan ($14.99) All new.

Thanks OP

[ApolloCreed]

I was actually surprised by Conan. For $15 new, you really can't go wrong .. it's very God of War-esque, minus the uber-cool visuals.

But hey, it's voiced by Ron Pearlman! :cheesygri so it's a win-win situation.

[Aeolian]

where can i buy these titles?
tx!

[mahjongmaniac]

Here is another to add to the XBOX 360 list.
NHL 2K8 $9.99 New.

if anyone's interested in the PS2 version, it's also $10 new.

i remember there was NBA 2K8 for the same price.

[7cal]

Let me guess, this was the one by the Wal-Mart in the west end? The one African/Canadian chick there is awful for that, if she's at the counter I wont even bother doing any trading there as it's just not worth it.

Also watch for the little red headed wiener in the St Albert location, this guy seems to have a huge chip on his shoulder for some reason and is the same way.


That's hilarious - you got it. Never been to the St. Albert one but will avoid it if I ever have reason to go there. The guys at the downtown one are pretty good.

[7cal]

^haha... EBG never ceases to amaze me at having $8 TIV given for some of the crappiest games...



so 4 discs were scratched badly?

well, you're lucky it's $3 for all those discs... IINM, it's some $2 or $3 refurb charge per disc



Yeah, I had to pay $3 per disc, $12 total. That's why I was pissed off, but I learned my lesson and will never trade when she is working the counter again.

[jonkaho]

Here is another to add to the XBOX 360 list.
NHL 2K8 $9.99 New. Picked this one up last night along with
StarWars Lego II ($9.99) and Conan ($14.99) All new.

Thanks OP

thanks, gonna check if my BBV has NHL 2K8!

[mahjongmaniac]

Yeah, I had to pay $3 per disc, $12 total. That's why I was pissed off, but I learned my lesson and will never trade when she is working the counter again.

just a few days ago when i traded some of my games (most of which are already listed here w/ TIVs), i was charged $2/disc

"how scratched" is quite subjective and depends on the employee.

as another mentioned earlier, try going there when it's busy... that's when they're less likely to check disc condition, etc.

[Aegis]

BBV at Royal York was cleared out.only things left project slypheed...outfit n some other crap.....My main want is PGR4 ...if anyone can pick me up a copy while at BBV, ill pay 20$ :o

[7cal]

Hey guys,

I traded 3 xbox360 games for a total purchase price of $26 and change for a EB Games T3G1F promo pre-order. Thanks!


Trouble is - I really wanted MGS4, but both EB's near me refused to do it! They said the game had been out too long! So I got a pre order for Mercenaries3 (XBOX360).

Is there any way I can get a place to trade (change) my pre-order for MGS4? Otherwise, is there another game besides SC4 I should change my pre-order to?

You can change your pre-orders, at least the one in the West End let me change mine. Talking to an employee there, she said once in a while they have promotions where you can T3G1F for any game, not just pre-orders. She didn't know when they next promotion would be, though.

I was actually surprised by Conan. For $15 new, you really can't go wrong .. it's very God of War-esque, minus the uber-cool visuals.

But hey, it's voiced by Ron Pearlman! :cheesygri so it's a win-win situation.

Yeah I saw it for used $10 at a BBV here. Think I might pick it up on the way home, if i's still available.

[mau77on]

wow, two worlds is going for $8 or so TIV at EB?

i should have bought that game when the cashier told me that they were selling it for 7 during the GOTD week

[Acid_]

Thanks for the original post chickenwing!! A lot of work.

I went to BBV today and tried to buy two copies of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty for the buy 2 get 1 free deal. The guy said he couldn't give me the deal on multiples of the same game. He said something about the "suppliers" not allowing it. I really didn't have it in me to argue, but "suppliers"?!?! I think it was just a lame justification that he knew 99% of the people he said it to would just swallow.

[brucedlx]

serves you right.

Stupid moves like taking 2 of the same game to trade in at once are what kills stuff like this for everyone. Did you ever think maybe someone want's to PLAY those games? Did you even bother to remove the BBV price tags from the case before trading? I'm guessing NO.

don't be greedy.

[Acid_]

serves you right.

Stupid moves like taking 2 of the same game to trade in at once are what kills stuff like this for everyone. Did you ever think maybe someone want's to PLAY those games? Did you even bother to remove the BBV price tags from the case before trading? I'm guessing NO.

don't be greedy.

Maybe you should READ BEFORE YOU COMMENT. I wanted to buy two of the same game from BBV. I did not go to EB. I understand the issue well of not taking unopened games or multiples to EB. AND I addressed the issue of wanting to play the games - they received a very poor rating. They also had six copies which weren't selling. Did you think before you posted? I'm guessing NO.

Read first jackass.

[brucedlx]

you talk about buying games for the sole purpose of trading in for 26$ at EB. Then you say, and I quote, "the guy wouldn't give me the deal for two copies of the same game". Who wouldn't think "the guy" was an EB employee and "the deal" was trading it in for 26$?? Don't make unclear posts and then expect ppl to understand you.

About the "bad ratings", the same was said about that donkey kong game that was on sale and Jericho. Yet ppl have even pmed me asking if my BBV had it in stock because they actually wanted to play the game. You think just because a game has a bad rating it means nobody wants to play it? Besides, you never mentioned that there were six copies.

Either way, your intention was all the same (trade in multiples to EB) and I couldn't be happier that they didn't let you.

[Makaveli the Don]

Anyone know what the TIV for the Bigs (wii) at BBV?

Man this game's hard to play :|

[maxpowers]

Thanks for the tiv's guys! Was able to get Battlefield Bad Company Gold edition. Traded in Turning Point, The Club, and Two Worlds

[Alvito]

thanks, gonna check if my BBV has NHL 2K8!

cummer and yonge location had it.

[Tha_Doggg]

Thanks OP for making the list. I picked up a new copy of PGR4.

[sweetvar26]

Thanks for the tiv's guys! Was able to get Battlefield Bad Company Gold edition. Traded in Turning Point, The Club, and Two Worlds

Isn't that more expensive than the regular edition? I didn't know you can grab it for normal trade-ins.

[NonStopInTheMix]

you talk about buying games for the sole purpose of trading in for 26$ at EB. Then you say, and I quote, "the guy wouldn't give me the deal for two copies of the same game". Who wouldn't think "the guy" was an EB employee and "the deal" was trading it in for 26$?? Don't make unclear posts and then expect ppl to understand you.

About the "bad ratings", the same was said about that donkey kong game that was on sale and Jericho. Yet ppl have even pmed me asking if my BBV had it in stock because they actually wanted to play the game. You think just because a game has a bad rating it means nobody wants to play it? Besides, you never mentioned that there were six copies.

Either way, your intention was all the same (trade in multiples to EB) and I couldn't be happier that they didn't let you.

And im still looking XD
Anybody know if EB games actually will take my Gamecube DK bongos in if i dont find this game? >_<
They seem kinda like asses at the accessory trade in dept, GC controller gets you like $5 and they resell a used one for $25. Brand new one will cost you $30. sigh~

[gheart008]

Carnival Games was $19.99 new at the Burnaby Kingsway location past Metrotown.

Not sure if the price of the used Donkey Kong Barrel Blast went up, but I bought it in Calgary a few weeks ago for $7.99 and not $9.99 as posted.

[TripleQ]

Isn't that more expensive than the regular edition? I didn't know you can grab it for normal trade-ins.

You can get anything up to 69.99 with the trade 3 deal. Gold/collectors editions are typically this price now.

[mahjongmaniac]

You can get anything up to 69.99 with the trade 3 deal. Gold/collectors editions are typically this price now.

i believe some say it's "up to $60" now... (drop in game pricing due to strong CDN $1 == drop f/ $70 -> $60)

MGS4 LE was $80 when i pre-ordered, but both the RE and CE dropped $10 on release date (most games do)... so if your local store says "up to $70", then yes it would be allowed for the LE games....

[revenge7777]

Add that to your list to trade ins.

[ur2nvme]

has anyone played fifa 08 PS3?

[ur2nvme]

I have PS3 assassins creed. One of the worst games i have ever played. It is so boring. The same thing over and over. I played it the first day and never picked it up again.

[chickenwing]

I've updated the list, but I would like some feedback on what games should be able to qualify for list. Please read my change notes :)

[brucedlx]

I dont know about adding 40$ games, it is 10$ off retail but it's used. Not extremely hot IMO.

But:

Manhunt 2 for wii
Alien Syndrome for wii
Transformers X360

are 8+ TIV.

Also, Pirates of the carribean for X360 is NOT 8+ TIV even tho someone here said it was.

[greenbelt0102]

I dont know about adding 40$ games, it is 10$ off retail but it's used. Not extremely hot IMO.

But:

Manhunt 2 for wii
Alien Syndrome for wii
Transformers X360

are 8+ TIV.

Also, Pirates of the carribean for X360 is NOT 8+ TIV even tho someone here said it was.

EB TIV for Pirates of the Carribean WII is $16

[jeremy31]

Traded 10 games in Ebgames today(July 12)
Wii games
Avatar - $7 EBTIV
Harry Potter Order of PHX - $15 EBTIV
FIFA 08 - $10 EBTIV
Mortal Kombat- Armaggedon -$11 EBTIV
My SIMS - $17 EBTIV
Battalion Warriors 2 - $17 EBTIV
Fantastic 4 - $7 EBTIV
Madden 07 - $11 EBTIV
Pirates of the Carribean 3 - $16 EBTIV

Sega Rally Revo (XBOX 360) $9 EBTIV

[gheart008]

I've updated the list, but I would like some feedback on what games should be able to qualify for list. Please read my change notes :)

I would definitely say anything with a new price of over $20 shouldn't be on this list. I say keep it under $20 for new and maybe $15 for used.

[sandher]

NBA Street Homecourt is 9.99 new in Burlington, should be nationwide

[revenge7777]

http://c.imagehost.org/download/0557/1_9.tiff

Heres the proof i got this from an eb flyer today.

[maxpowers]

Isn't that more expensive than the regular edition? I didn't know you can grab it for normal trade-ins.

Like TripleQ mentioned, you can a game that is up to $69.99 with the trade 3 deal. The EB guy told me the same thing and gave me the gold edition instead of the regular. Very nice guy.

[Lone_Prodigy]

http://c.imagehost.org/download/0557/1_9.tiff

Heres the proof i got this from an eb flyer today.

That's tempting... essentially $25 for each game. Only looks like the Wii version though.

[chickenwing]

NBA Street Homecourt is 9.99 new in Burlington, should be nationwide

Is that the xbox360 version? I'm assuming it is for now.. please correct me if it's PS3, or both.

[mp3sn]

Is that the xbox360 version? I'm assuming it is for now.. please correct me if it's PS3, or both.

I saw it for the PS3.....

Not sure about X360

[xcell]

did anyone by any chance see any cheap psp batteries/??

[akademiks]

How much does the TIV have to be for EB's T3G1F??

[AmmoWasted]

$8

[gheart008]

did anyone by any chance see any cheap psp batteries/??

You can get one for < $10 at dealextreme.

I've had one from there for over a year now with no issues.

[mahjongmaniac]

That's tempting... essentially $25 for each game. Only looks like the Wii version though.

don't think it'd be PS3/360 version since they're gonna retail for $60+ ... those are always T3GIF

most Wii games are $50 these days, so if anything, it should be T2GIF for those list of titles...

[brucedlx]

I know this is a longshot, but if anyone finds an old copy of grimgrimoire for PS2 I will pay them + extra to have it shipped to London.

Thanks to anyone in advance who at least keeps an eye out.

[gargarensi]

Not too bad, call of duty 2 for 10 bucks is pretty sweet...too bad I paid 30 bucks for it on christmas. The games list is pretty limited (to good games) I might just end up picking PGR and the simpsons game

[brucedlx]

oh and before anyone comes back crying, ratatouille for wii is NOT 8$ TIV it's 7$.

[chickenwing]

oh and before anyone comes back crying, ratatouille for wii is NOT 8$ TIV it's 7$.

Thanks for the notice. List updated.

[Stetson717]

I know in the states that the edge card gets you an additional 10% towards your trade in, does that also work in Canada? Cause I just recently got the edge card and today when i went into eb games to trade in 10 games I asked the guy and he said you only get 10% off the purchase of used games.

[Stetson717]

btw, Dirt for 360 sells for 14.99 used at BBV and trades into EB Games for 18. I noticed the used price wasn't part of the list.

[mahjongmaniac]

I know in the states that the edge card gets you an additional 10% towards your trade in, does that also work in Canada? Cause I just recently got the edge card and today when i went into eb games to trade in 10 games I asked the guy and he said you only get 10% off the purchase of used games.

he's right on that part.

the only way to get extra 10% in TIC is if you have an uncircled receipt at the bottom of the barcode

[Stetson717]

he's right on that part.

the only way to get extra 10% in TIC is if you have an uncircled receipt at the bottom of the barcode

Ok, thank you for verifying. Didn't wanna get jipped. In the US, you also get an extra 10% trade in credit so I was a little shocked when he told me that. This was my first time trading at EB Games here in Canada.

[Stetson717]

Some more games to add to the list:

Wii
MLB 2K8 14.99 used (qualifies at EB Games at $8)
Sega Superstar Tennis 14.99 used 19.99 new (trades in at EB for $20)
Sonic Riders: Zero gravity 14.99 used (trades in at EB for $20)
Warioware *i once saw it for 14.99 or 19.99, maybe someone else can verify*
Spiderman 3 9.99 used (doesn't qualify at eb games)
Avatar Last Airbender 7.99 used 9.99 new (don't know the TIV at EB)

asked the manager at BBV and the B2G1 promo will run until the end of this month.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Quoting myself from an older thread since i realize i never got a reply.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2708/dsc00164ff8.jpg

he's right on that part.

the only way to get extra 10% in TIC is if you have an uncircled receipt at the bottom of the barcode

So any receipts [like the ones i have above] qualify?

I wonder if you can combine it with the current trade-in promo...

[gheart008]

Some more games to add to the list:

Wii
MLB 2K8 14.99 used (qualifies at EB Games at $8)
Sega Superstar Tennis 14.99 used 19.99 new (trades in at EB for $20)
Sonic Riders: Zero gravity 14.99 used (trades in at EB for $20)
Warioware *i once saw it for 14.99 or 19.99, maybe someone else can verify*
Spiderman 3 9.99 used (doesn't qualify at eb games)
Avatar Last Airbender 7.99 used 9.99 new (don't know the TIV at EB)

asked the manager at BBV and the B2G1 promo will run until the end of this month.

Hmm, can anyone else confirm the Warioware and Sonic Riders? The Burnaby BBV had Sonic Riders at $19.99 used and Warioware new for like $40.

[Stetson717]

Hmm, can anyone else confirm the Warioware and Sonic Riders? The Burnaby BBV had Sonic Riders at $19.99 used and Warioware new for like $40.

I've been to 5 different Blockbusters in Windsor and Sonic Riders was 14.99 at 4 of them(5th didn't have any). Warioware is a different storry. I've only seen 1 used copy and could have sworn it was either 14.99 or 19.99.

[freakx2001]

Does Blockbuster do price adjustments? (i.e. when you buy games one week and then the next week they drop the price)

Just curious if anyone knows... thanks

Oh and I can confirm that Dirt for 360 is 14.99 (PPV), its an amazing game, I'm 70% through the game (over 115 races)... graphics are insane, and there are so many different types of racing.

[mahjongmaniac]

Ok, thank you for verifying. Didn't wanna get jipped. In the US, you also get an extra 10% trade in credit so I was a little shocked when he told me that. This was my first time trading at EB Games here in Canada.

well Gamestop (US) and EBG (CAN) have their own rules/policies/promos...

---------


So any receipts [like the ones i have above] qualify?

yes they work

I wonder if you can combine it with the current trade-in promo...

yes, you should be able to use it w/ the TMGM event, except that you get 10% bonus on the normal TIC of the games, not based on the TIC after the extra $XX ($10/20/50) added.

e.g.

3 x $5 TIV games = $15
bonus credit (TMGM) = $10
total = $25
receipt = 10% bonus = $1.50 (NOT $2.50)

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Does Blockbuster do price adjustments? (i.e. when you buy games one week and then the next week they drop the price)


YMMV, but i've been rejected once. i just went to another BBV that was more lenient.

[JnJosh]

I've been to 5 different Blockbusters in Windsor and Sonic Riders was 14.99 at 4 of them(5th didn't have any). Warioware is a different storry. I've only seen 1 used copy and could have sworn it was either 14.99 or 19.99.

warioware is 39.99 not 14.99 or 19.99, maybe the one for gamecube but if you saw it at that low price it was stickered wrong and you should have known a first party game would never sell below half of new and snagged it.

[chdude3]

Does Blockbuster do price adjustments? (i.e. when you buy games one week and then the next week they drop the price)

Just curious if anyone knows... thanksI believe official policy is "no". I had to talk a manager into doing it - it happened like 3 days after I bought a used game, the price dropped by $20. I explained I could have just returned it under their policy and then turned around and bought it again (so there's always that option if it's used), and he saw the logic and provided a refund.

He said that he'd "never do that again though".

[mgronqui]

I'd like to put some really thin white out on the circle made in EBG receipts :lol:

[Ginta]

Some more games to add to the list:

Wii
MLB 2K8 14.99 used (qualifies at EB Games at $8)
Sega Superstar Tennis 14.99 used 19.99 new (trades in at EB for $20)
Sonic Riders: Zero gravity 14.99 used (trades in at EB for $20)
Warioware *i once saw it for 14.99 or 19.99, maybe someone else can verify*
Spiderman 3 9.99 used (doesn't qualify at eb games)
Avatar Last Airbender 7.99 used 9.99 new (don't know the TIV at EB)

asked the manager at BBV and the B2G1 promo will run until the end of this month.

Spiderman 3 9.99 used, did this price just go down this weekend? when it was selling 14.99 used, it was a $8+ trade in at eb games...must have dropped...

[brucedlx]

spiderman 3 on wii was never 8$ but the x360 one was.

[Ginta]

whoops, nevermind, didn't notice it said wii =p

[funkymankevx]

Has anyone done the TI3 at EB and been able to get the pre-order on the special edition of Fable 2? The guy at my EB said it wouldn't work, but I didn't know it'd work with a game up to $69.99.

[Late Night Merchant]

Has anyone done the TI3 at EB and been able to get the pre-order on the special edition of Fable 2? The guy at my EB said it wouldn't work, but I didn't know it'd work with a game up to $69.99.

Yeah, I have but that was before the game was announced as 79.99. It was a trade 3 weekend so I wouldn't count on being able to get it any time soon, even Fable 2 reg. unless you're lucky.

[black_prelude]

just picked up Tiger Woods 07 (wii) for $7.99 used! can't wait to play

[chickenwing]

Some more games to add to the list:

Wii
MLB 2K8 14.99 used (qualifies at EB Games at $8)
Sega Superstar Tennis 14.99 used 19.99 new (trades in at EB for $20)
Sonic Riders: Zero gravity 14.99 used (trades in at EB for $20)
Warioware *i once saw it for 14.99 or 19.99, maybe someone else can verify*
Spiderman 3 9.99 used (doesn't qualify at eb games)
Avatar Last Airbender 7.99 used 9.99 new (don't know the TIV at EB)

asked the manager at BBV and the B2G1 promo will run until the end of this month.

Thanks, I've left off Warioware for now until we are sure of the price. Also, in an email newsletter from Blockbuster today, it says that the B2G1 promotion ends July 20th.

[revenge7777]

Some more games to add to the list:

Wii
MLB 2K8 14.99 used (qualifies at EB Games at $8)
Sega Superstar Tennis 14.99 used 19.99 new (trades in at EB for $20)
Sonic Riders: Zero gravity 14.99 used (trades in at EB for $20)
Warioware *i once saw it for 14.99 or 19.99, maybe someone else can verify*
Spiderman 3 9.99 used (doesn't qualify at eb games)
Avatar Last Airbender 7.99 used 9.99 new (don't know the TIV at EB)

asked the manager at BBV and the B2G1 promo will run until the end of this month.

Anyone know if superstar tennis for xbox 360 is also 15 used? Also can confirm sonic riders is 15used, picked up a copy as well as playground for wii.

[7Stryder7]

i just went to a couple of blockbuster stores:

I can confirm the fact that:

perfect dark zero CE $8 TIV
fear files $14 TIV
medal of honor airborne $8 TIV

i used the t3g1f promotion to order me a copy of fable 2 CE

[The drew]

Turning point 360 is 9.99 and also I saw Elder scrolls 4 Oblivion 360 for 9.99 i'm not sure if thats the right price, could have been mistaged

[CrazyJohnny]

Just a small update:

Went to BBV this evening and picked up The Simpsons Game for the Xbox 360 for $9.99 USED. Sticker was marked as $14.99.

Other games to add to the list:

Xbox 360:
BlackSite: Area 51 - $9.99 USED
Jumper - $7.99 USED
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia - $9.99 USED
The Darkness - $9.99 USED
The Simpsons Game - $9.99 USED
Top Spin 2 - $14.99 USED

Wii:
Boogie (w/ Mic) - $19.99 NEW
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed - $14.99 USED
EA Playground - $14.99 USED
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - $14.99 USED
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition - $19.99 NEW
Soul Calibur Legends - $14.99 USED

Also, Juiced 2 for the Xbox 360 has a $8+ TIV as I traded this game and two others (The Club & Soldier of Fortune Payback) for a pre-order of Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.
Also, I got back $10 in credit for trading in those three games as part of their other promo of 'Trade 3, Get an Extra $10 Credit' :) Two hot deals!

[Captain Snazzypants]

just picked up Tiger Woods 07 (wii) for $7.99 used! can't wait to play

I have Tiger 07 for the PS3 and it is the most amazing golf game ever - much better than the 08 version too. I play it more than all my other PS3 games together..

[Captain Snazzypants]

Ghost Recon 2 for 360 no longer qualifies for T3G1 at EB - only $2 TIV now!!!

[The drew]

Just a small update:

Also, Juiced 2 for the Xbox 360 has a $8+ TIV as I traded this game and two others (The Club & Soldier of Fortune Payback) for a pre-order of Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.
Also, I got back $10 in credit for trading in those three games as part of their other promo of 'Trade 3, Get an Extra $10 Credit' :) Two hot deals!

I traded Juiced 2 today and it only had a 6$ TIV

[onehaehyuk]

Just picked up the last copy of NHL 2K8, thanks everyone!

[JS2K6]

Tiger Woods 07 (360) is also worth $8 TIV at EB Games.

[akademiks]

God damn I hate the Wii.. All the good multiplatform games are cheap only on that console :(

[brucedlx]

that is not a reason to hate the wii. That is a reason to LOVE it.

[akademiks]

that is not a reason to hate the wii. That is a reason to LOVE it.

Not really, because those games suck on the wii compared to the other consoles.
:(
(( I can't help it, I'm a gfx/realism who.re))

[dealsmonkey]

Don't think it's been mentioned yet but when I went in Monday, MGS4 is now off the trade 3 list.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Don't think it's been mentioned yet but when I went in Monday, MGS4 is now off the trade 3 list.

I noticed that as well, until I went by my local EB last night and found they still had the MGS4 deal on. I picked up the last Limited Edition copy for an additional $10 on top of 3 trades, which were:

Madden 08 (PS3) no manual
Fear Files X360
Bioshock X360

Anyway, it seems like this varies on a store-by-store basis. Does anyone know if the TIV offered also depends on the location? On Friday, my Ghost Recon 2 was worth $11 and yesterday it was $2 :evil:

It seems they always have this T3G1F deal going for upcoming and just release games. I doubt I will ever pay more than $30 for a new game again...

[Apal]

Anybody know the TIV for NFL tour and Tony Hawks Proving ground both for 360?

[brucedlx]

NFL Tour is more than 8$

Proving ground I'm not 100% sure but it sounds like something that would be 8$+

[kwijibo]

[QUOTE=Captain Snazzypants;7101996]
Anyway, it seems like this varies on a store-by-store basis. Does anyone know if the TIV offered also depends on the location? On Friday, my Ghost Recon 2 was worth $11 and yesterday it was $2 :evil:
[QUOTE]

TIV's do not vary from store-to-store, they're set by head office. GR2 must have just dropped in TIV. The T3GIF isn't supposed to vary between stores, but I think some stores are slower to remove games from the promotion (and some stores just don't know when they're supposed to be removed). It's not as heavily watched as TIVs.

[Scott84]

My local ebgames said they cap off games where they have too many trade ins and the TIV automatically drops.

[greywolf501]

NFL Tour is more than 8$

Proving ground I'm not 100% sure but it sounds like something that would be 8$+
NFL Tour is $7 and Proving Ground is something like $2 or $3

[dbdudley]

Turning point 360 is 9.99 and also I saw Elder scrolls 4 Oblivion 360 for 9.99 i'm not sure if thats the right price, could have been mistaged

Ooh, that would be awesome!

[anton204]

Just to add to this:

All New or Used XBOX, GC, ND Advance are $1.99 at BBV in Winnipeg
- got Capcom Fighting Evolution for Xbox for $2

Definitely at YMMV since I stopped by another location and they still had them for $4.99

According the the BBV website: http://www.blockbuster.ca/promotions.aspx

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR B2G1F

[Scott84]

Just to add to this:

All New or Used XBOX, GC, ND Advance are $1.99 at BBV in Winnipeg
- got Capcom Fighting Evolution for Xbox for $2

According the the BBV website: http://www.blockbuster.ca/promotions.aspx

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR B2G1F


ANyone confirm that as a sale in the GTA?

[brucedlx]

I hope so! I'll check later today definitely.

[greywolf501]

Gameby Advance games have been that price for about two weeks now, but I guess the Gamecube and Xbox games recently dropped from $4.99 to $1.99, but don't expect much left at this point.

[Pariah Jim]

As of today at EB in Ottawa, these are the games that I had work (or not) for the trade 3 promotion with BBV costs $ 14.99 or less - ie TIV at EB$8+:


Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix Wii (Works)
Pirates of the Carribean xbox360 (Does Not Work - $3 TIV)
Pirates of the Carribean wii (Works)
CSI xbox360 (Does Not Work - $6 TIV))
Nights wii (Works)
Turning Point xbox 360 (Works)
Transformers xbox 360 (Works)
Manhunt 2 wii (Works)
Sega Rally Revo xbox 360 (Works)
Two Worlds xbox 360 (Works)
Gundam PS3 (Works) - picked up in the rogers 2 for $14.99 bin with Conan for the 360
Shadow Run xbox 360 (Does Not Work - $6 TIV)
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (Works)

[NonStopInTheMix]

I went to my local BBV today hoping to get some money off my credit for trading in so many movies to blockbuster.

Wii games:

I got dragon blade Wrath of Fire for $7.99 Used -> not 9.99
I also checked the prices of a few games:
Godfather Blackhand Edition is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
Harry Potter Order of Phoenix is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
EA Playground is $19.99 New

Maybe its YMMV though i believe these are permanent price drops... maybe somebody mixed up used with new for these games.

[Stetson717]

I went to my local BBV today hoping to get some money off my credit for trading in so many movies to blockbuster.

Wii games:

I got dragon blade Wrath of Fire for $7.99 Used -> not 9.99
I also checked the prices of a few games:
Godfather Blackhand Edition is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
Harry Potter Order of Phoenix is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
EA Playground is $19.99 New

Maybe its YMMV though i believe these are permanent price drops... maybe somebody mixed up used with new for these games.

Your store might have the wrong prices cause Godfather and harry Potter are both 9.99 new in windsor.

[jitterbugjohnny]

Your store might have the wrong prices cause Godfather and harry Potter are both 9.99 new in windsor.

Both are $14.99 at a few locations I have seen. Someone told me MK: Armageddon is $9.99 but, it still scans for $12.99 new for me.

[anton204]

Stopped by EB to get Fable 2 CE Pre-order

Apparently in Winnipeg you can do the T3G for GOW2 but the trouble with that is it still shows a value of $0 on their computers so they didn't recommend T3G til it has a price.

[revenge7777]

Stopped by EB to get Fable 2 CE Pre-order

Apparently in Winnipeg you can do the T3G for GOW2 but the trouble with that is it still shows a value of $0 on their computers so they didn't recommend T3G til it has a price.

Lol... its not going to be cheaper then 59.99... at eb

[Pariah Jim]

Additional EB TIV I received for the following BBV sub-$14.99 games today (pre-EB bonus):

Nights on Wii - $10 TIV +promo
Turning Point on 360 - $18 TIV +promo
Resident Evil UC on Wii - $16 TIV +promo

[CrazyJohnny]

I traded Juiced 2 today and it only had a 6$ TIV

Wow, I guess I got lucky yesterday as it qualified for the 'Trade 3, Get it Free' deal. I went back to EBG today and the TIV is $6 as you stated.

Another update for today's EBG TIV's:

Xbox 360:
Medal of Honor: Airborne - $11 TIV
The Simpsons Game - $8 TIV
Transformers: The Game - $10 TIV
Two Worlds - $10 TIV

Wii:
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity - $10 TIV

Also, NHL 09 for the Xbox 360 qualifies for the 'Trade 3, Get it Free' deal.

[CrazyJohnny]

I went to my local BBV today hoping to get some money off my credit for trading in so many movies to blockbuster.

Wii games:

I got dragon blade Wrath of Fire for $7.99 Used -> not 9.99
I also checked the prices of a few games:
Godfather Blackhand Edition is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
Harry Potter Order of Phoenix is $14.99 New -> not 9.99
EA Playground is $19.99 New

Maybe its YMMV though i believe these are permanent price drops... maybe somebody mixed up used with new for these games.

Godfather Blackhand Edition is also $14.99 NEW in Montreal.
Harry Potter is $9.99 NEW as I purchased one yesterday.

[CrazyJohnny]

One more update I forgot to mention in my previous post.

Jericho for the Xbox 360 is now $7.99 USED. I saw 3 copies at BBV in Brossard.
Rockstar Table Tennis is also $7.99 USED.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Your store might have the wrong prices cause Godfather and harry Potter are both 9.99 new in windsor.

Godfather Blackhand Edition is also $14.99 NEW in Montreal.
Harry Potter is $9.99 NEW as I purchased one yesterday.

Maybe the OP should put a YMMV warning, seems the prices vary everywhere... and i got all of my games scanned in too. how odd.

[brucedlx]

Just went to BBV today, clearance Gamecube and Xbox games are still 4.99, and that is just some of them.

Some games still ring up as 10-15$ on gamecube.

2$ is extreme YMMV I would say.

[anton204]

Just went to BBV today, clearance Gamecube and Xbox games are still 4.99, and that is just some of them.

Some games still ring up as 10-15$ on gamecube.

2$ is extreme YMMV I would say.

Definite YMMV I stopped by three other stores in Winnipeg and the games are still $4.99

Lakewood by Fermor was the only store with $1.99 games.

[greywolf501]

I went earlier today and they said that all Xbox and Gamecube games will be $1.99 starting Monday when they will be pulling all of their rental games so it will be a pretty good time to pick up all of those first party Gamecube games.

[brucedlx]

wow most definitely! thanks for the heads up!

[katamaris4ever]

I went earlier today and they said that all Xbox and Gamecube games will be $1.99 starting Monday when they will be pulling all of their rental games so it will be a pretty good time to pick up all of those first party Gamecube games.

Uhh, you think?!? Thanks very much! I was very tempted to pick up a copy of F-Zero GX today for 4.99. Guess I'll wait till then.

[dbdudley]

I'll have to try and remember to go on Monday to grab some GC games.

I wouldn't be surprised if the earlier poster who said Oblivion was only 9.99 was right... but if that was the case, I could see it dissapearing off the shelf immediately.

I grabbed Dirt for 14.99... what an awesome game.

[Acid_]

I went earlier today and they said that all Xbox and Gamecube games will be $1.99 starting Monday when they will be pulling all of their rental games so it will be a pretty good time to pick up all of those first party Gamecube games.

That's amazing. All the first party games like Mario Tennis, Mario Party etc. will go really fast so we'd better get them while we can.

[Formula1]

Some corrections/updates for the OP that I saw today. Good job on the list BTW. Everything below is for the Xbox 360.

The Simpsons is $14.99 new. Not $19.99
Got Dead or Alive 4 for $9.99 used. Was $24.99 last week. Thankfully I waited another week. Also got Amped 3 for $14.99 used. Not sure if that's a good deal but needed a third game.

Updated prices for used games I saw:
Sega Rally Revo $7.99
Pirates of the Carribean $7.99 (actually it's been for a few weeks)
Jericho $7.99

OK that's all I remember but there's probably more that I forgot.

[icu_nxtime]

Picked up Tiger woods (Wii) for 9.99 labelled at 14.99

Also got Spongebob for 9.99 for the kids labelled correctly.

The girl at BBV was convinced the sticker price was right she didn't want to scan it for me, I said humor me. She scanned it twice and sheepishly said your right.

Thanks RFD members !!!

[mau77on]

Great job on the thread chickenwings. And to think, this thread started out as a "hot deal" for jericho and superman :lol:

Came back from the BBV at bayview and hiway 7 (?) and i saw NCAA 08 for PS3 for 9.99.
Not sure if someone mentioned it already.

FS and BB still sells this game for 49.99

I don't remember if it was for new or used.

[rockstarvan]

picked up 3 gamecubes games, meet the robinsons, sponge bob creaturer from the krusty krab, and viewtiful joe 2. each game scanned 4.99, buy 2 get one free still work as of..monday..paid 9.98+tax for these 3 games :-) viewtiful joe should be best among the 3 IMO

[duggie]

The only GBA games in my location were the arcade classics twofers... pass. I also saw Assassin's Creed PS3 used for $25.

[yeng]

just went for a shopping spree today. For some reason games in the west coast is more expensive then in the East :(
I drove around all eb's and BBV in vancouver and burnaby this is the cheapest i found, some are ridiculously expensive not worth mentioning:

BBV
Tomb raider 14.99$ used
conan 14.99$ new
the simpsons 9.99$ used
Halo 3 39.99$ used

Eb

samaru warriors 2 XL 24$ used
hitman blood money 18$ reduced to 13$ at cashier
ultima alliance 19$ reduced to 17$ at cashier
NHL 2k8 19.99$ used

rogers

sega rally revo 19.99$ used (35$ at eb ouch)
conan 19.99$ used


for eb used games it's worth asking for real price from the marked one after using your EDGE card which gives 10% off all used games.

[Makaveli the Don]

NHL 2k8 19.99$ used


You didn't see that at BBV? Try the one in Richmond on Blundell...they have TONS @ $9.99

[Taft]

$7.99 used on Kameo, Rainbow Six Vegas and XBox Live Arcade. Gonna check one more BBV tomorrow before the sale ends :)

[CheapoFillipo]

I went earlier today and they said that all Xbox and Gamecube games will be $1.99 starting Monday when they will be pulling all of their rental games so it will be a pretty good time to pick up all of those first party Gamecube games.

wow if this is true, i will be buying a TON for my Xbox and kids' GC

i am still bitter i walked by a xbox remote for $5 and said "nah"

[katamaris4ever]

Heyy guys, went to another BBV near me (but still a ways away, like 20 minutes) and found a used copy of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 for $4.99 (since I traded in my copy for Mario Kart Wii when the 7.99 games sale started). I also picked up Avatar Used for 8 bucks and Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Used for 5. Also, could chickenwings add a handheld section too? Other than the 8.99 games that have been going for the DS (E.G. Jam Sessions and My Word Coach), I saw that Flash Focus for the DS was 9.99 in the clearance bins. OK price IMO considering it's a brain (?) game and it's usually 20 bucks.
Additionally, most gamecube games are still 10 bucks as of now, so I guess I'll wait until Monday to pick up some GC titles.

[katamaris4ever]

just went for a shopping spree today. For some reason games in the west coast is more expensive then in the East :(
I drove around all eb's and BBV in vancouver and burnaby this is the cheapest i found, some are ridiculously expensive not worth mentioning:

BBV
Tomb raider 14.99$ used
conan 14.99$ new
the simpsons 9.99$ used
Halo 3 39.99$ used

Eb

samaru warriors 2 XL 24$ used
hitman blood money 18$ reduced to 13$ at cashier
ultima alliance 19$ reduced to 17$ at cashier
NHL 2k8 19.99$ used

rogers

sega rally revo 19.99$ used (35$ at eb ouch)
conan 19.99$ used


for eb used games it's worth asking for real price from the marked one after using your EDGE card which gives 10% off all used games.

Shoulda waited. Most of the PS2 games at EB are a bit too expensive, and you could probably knock off 10 dollars for Halo 3.

[chickenwing]

Also got Spongebob for 9.99 for the kids labelled correctly.


Which Spongebob game is it? I think there are two for wii.



Tomb raider 14.99$ used

Is that Tomb Raider legend or anniversary?

Also, could chickenwings add a handheld section too? Other than the 8.99 games that have been going for the DS (E.G. Jam Sessions and My Word Coach), I saw that Flash Focus for the DS was 9.99 in the clearance bins. OK price IMO considering it's a brain (?) game and it's usually 20 bucks.

I will add handheld if more deals come in. I'll try to set one up tomorrow.


Thanks everyone :)

[funkymankevx]

Does anyone know if EB will take in a game if the barcode on it is covered up? My Blockbuster stuck their stickers right on the bar code, and they're not coming off. Also has anyone had any trouble with the games being put into 3rd party cases?

[Moebiwankenobi]

Does anyone know if EB will take in a game if the barcode on it is covered up? My Blockbuster stuck their stickers right on the bar code, and they're not coming off. Also has anyone had any trouble with the games being put into 3rd party cases?

the barcodes aren't usually a problem, just make sure you rip off the price sticker though so they don't think you bought it for $9.99 :)

As for the 3rd party cases YMMV on that. Some stores don't care, some will charge you a refurb fee, and some will say that it doesn't qualify because it's incomplete.

[brucedlx]

yea, don't be stupid. If u can't get the barcode off all your games, at least leave it on some of them.

Also, to hide that you just got this game for 10/15/8$, all the games I get from BBV usually have a bunch of price stickers on them, each one w/ a higher price than the last. I leave the first one on (usually its like 40$) to make it seem like I'm not pulling any tricky business.

Doing these things will make the buy used/trade 3 get it free last longer, and who doesn't want new release games for 20$-30$???

[funkymankevx]

Ok, good to know. I ususally just take all of the price stickers off, but I guess it'd make sense to leave on the highest one if they already know i got it at BBV.

[freakx2001]

Current list criteria: Used games are $14.99 or less. New games are 19.99 or less.


Last Updated: July 18, 2008

Change notes:

- All New or Used XBOX, GC, GBA Games $1.99 beginning Monday July 21, 2008. (originally reported by anton204, confirmed by greywolf501)
- This is the LAST week for Blockbuster's Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promotion! (Ends July 20, 2008)
- Updated prices for The Club (360), Jericho (360), Rockstar Table Tennis (360), Dead or Alive 4 (360), The Simpsons Game (360), Amped 3 (360), Sega Rally Revo (360), Pirates of the Caribbean (360), NCAA 08 (PS3), Turning Point (360)

Thanks everyone!



Figured I post the backwards compatibility list for 360, as there might be a few xbox games worth picking up...

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm

[chickenwing]

List updated.

I hit the character limit though, so I'm going to have to be more concise in my non-list content. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when there are literally too many deals to list :lol:

I went to BBV myself today and added a few more titles myself.

[freakx2001]

List updated.

I hit the character limit though, so I'm going to have to be more concise in my non-list content. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when there are literally too many deals to list :lol:

I went to BBV myself today and added a few more titles myself.

Chickenwing, this is one of the best threads ever, just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work... keep it up.

[brucedlx]

List updated.

I hit the character limit though, so I'm going to have to be more concise in my non-list content. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when there are literally too many deals to list :lol:

I went to BBV myself today and added a few more titles myself.

If that ever happens, just put the whole thing on a blog or webpage and link to it, and keep the sparknotes version on the thread.

[doingdeal]

I tried to trade in a few games i picked up at bbv, my local eb store didn't accept them because they where in a bbv case. So I decided to call eb home office spoke to a rep got a call back from eb store got an apology and offered me another 20 gc for all the trouble. Figure they learned the first time when they tried to pull this crap on me.:lol:

[chdude3]

Man... I stopped at a BBV last night. I was there 2 weeks ago, they had STACKS of games... totally raped last night! Barely any of the cheap qualifying games. RFD effect I guess. I was even going to pick up a few games to keep (PGR4 for $8, that's solid!), but nothing.

Oh well, too many games to play as it is already.

[smithfan]

yea, don't be stupid. If u can't get the barcode off all your games, at least leave it on some of them.

Also, to hide that you just got this game for 10/15/8$, all the games I get from BBV usually have a bunch of price stickers on them, each one w/ a higher price than the last. I leave the first one on (usually its like 40$) to make it seem like I'm not pulling any tricky business.

Doing these things will make the buy used/trade 3 get it free last longer, and who doesn't want new release games for 20$-30$???

LOL The guys making the decisions don't know or care what you paid for the games. They will never see any pricing sticker you leave on a game. All they see is the numbers at the end of the week\day or whatever. If they get
10 000 copies of a game for trade in a week they wont accept that game anymore regardless of what sticker you left on the box or what you did or didnt pay for it.
If you left the cheap price stickers on the games, you MIGHT influence that one store eventually but only if a whole bunch of other people did the same. Heck most people working at EB dont give a crap anyway.

[BlueCopper]

Awesome thread chickenwing ... really appreciate the effort.

An update Medal of Honor: Airborne for xbox 360 ebtv = $7 right now.

[brucedlx]

LOL The guys making the decisions don't know or care what you paid for the games. They will never see any pricing sticker you leave on a game. All they see is the numbers at the end of the week\day or whatever. If they get
10 000 copies of a game for trade in a week they wont accept that game anymore regardless of what sticker you left on the box or what you did or didnt pay for it.
If you left the cheap price stickers on the games, you MIGHT influence that one store eventually but only if a whole bunch of other people did the same. Heck most people working at EB dont give a crap anyway.

you are right, end of the day, too many ppl trading will kill it, but I've heard it happening where renegade employees will go solo and not take games they believe u just picked up to trade.

[Primetyme]

Awesome thread chickenwing ... really appreciate the effort.

An update Medal of Honor: Airborne for xbox 360 ebtv = $7 right now.

Spider-Man 3 Xbox 360 eb tiv = $1 now lol

[doingdeal]

transformer, conan, sega rally, all 360 dont work they dropped them $7-$6

[zeze]

alien syndrome is also $4.99 new

[Geist]

To anyone who is in this kind of stuff and that resides in B.C. can you please scan your receipt and you can blotch out the important credit information.

We can price check with any receipt right?

[Captain Snazzypants]

you are right, end of the day, too many ppl trading will kill it, but I've heard it happening where renegade employees will go solo and not take games they believe u just picked up to trade.

That's when you ask to speak to the manager. If the mgr isn't there, let them know you will have to speak to the manager [use their name] if this doesn't get done.

That's as bad as store staff saying "I don't have those in stock, but I might be getting more next week" as if they freakin own the place. That sort of clueless self-delusion really sets me off... :twisted:

[freakx2001]

Went the the BBV in Barrhaven (ottawa), nothing left worth buying... a few weeks ago, that place was fully stocked, everythings gone now :cry:

[kindred_99]

Went to a few locations in Mississauga yesterday, they had most of the Wii stuff mentioned here that were $9.99-$14.99, nothing to write home about. Picked up a PS3 Memory Card adaptor, $19.99 everywhere else (which is high for such an item if you ask me) marked for $10 but actually scanned at $5. Also found a new DS Ninja Gaiden priced at $19.99, figured it was a mistake and turns out it was $39.99 but the girl overrode the price (altough she couldn't do the simple math and tried to charge me $20.99 before her co-worker caught it). Now if only they had a portable scanner you could walk around with, I bet there are other things that are cheaper than they're marked, such a shame, they could sell out of a lot of stuff if their staff would actually mark the correct price.

[katamaris4ever]

Went to a few locations in Mississauga yesterday, they had most of the Wii stuff mentioned here that were $9.99-$14.99, nothing to write home about. Picked up a PS3 Memory Card adaptor, $19.99 everywhere else (which is high for such an item if you ask me) marked for $10 but actually scanned at $5. Also found a new DS Ninja Gaiden priced at $19.99, figured it was a mistake and turns out it was $39.99 but the girl overrode the price (altough she couldn't do the simple math and tried to charge me $20.99 before her co-worker caught it). Now if only they had a portable scanner you could walk around with, I bet there are other things that are cheaper than they're marked, such a shame, they could sell out of a lot of stuff if their staff would actually mark the correct price.

Thanks for the heads up! I'll be sure to visit a BBV since I'm visiting Missisauga to find Trauma Center: New Blood (This game evades me...) on Monday. Hopefully the rumors of 1.99 GC games are true!
Speaking of which, meet the Robinsons for Wii is 7.99 Used.

[7Stryder7]

ok so i went to a couple of blockbuster locations again;

i traded in:
1. F>E>A>R FILES
2. TWO WORLDS
3. TWO WORLDS

I used it to get a t3g1f promo on soul calibur 1V;


I want people to know that I tried trading in Transformers: The Game, but it didn't work because it is now $7;
please make note of it -

Luckily, it was sealed so i was able to return it

[mahjongmaniac]

Just to add to this:

All New or Used XBOX, GC, ND Advance are $1.99 at BBV in Winnipeg
- got Capcom Fighting Evolution for Xbox for $2

Definitely at YMMV since I stopped by another location and they still had them for $4.99

if you're talkin' about scanned price is higher than tagged, and they adjusted it for you to reflect the lower tag price, than chances are, the deal is store-specific.

but regardless, $2 is hot

[mahjongmaniac]

Lol... its not going to be cheaper then 59.99... at eb

doesn't matter the price, ... if there's no set price in the system, it's not v. favourable to T3GIF for that title b/c if you ask to put $60 towards it, and around release date the MSRP jumps up, you'll have to pay the diff. + tax.

--------

I went earlier today and they said that all Xbox and Gamecube games will be $1.99 starting Monday when they will be pulling all of their rental games so it will be a pretty good time to pick up all of those first party Gamecube games.

i dunno about exact dates, but last wk when i talked to a MOD they did say that around end of July they'll be pulling all of their XBOX/GCN rentals for PPed sale. so i can confirm the validity of the deal

$2 would be a v. hot price.... esp. if you can find those mario 1st party games, etc. (however, i'd imagine the condition could be quite bad )

[akademiks]

The Club TIV is $13
Need for Speed Most Wanted is $8
Turning Point still $18

[EvilMario]

Blockbuster at 1365 Queen St. West, Toronto, is claiming the $1.99 GCN/Xbox sale on Monday, has come to a halt, nationwide. They had all their GCN/Xbox titles pulled already, but this is what they claim.

You guys might want to check around, and see if there's any sort of new memo out. I'll have to check with other Blockbusters around myself.

[e-man]

In regard to the game prices in the first post: are those prices at BBV or EB? I went to EB and the one I was looking for (The Simpsons) was $25 new.

[brucedlx]

Blockbuster at 1365 Queen St. West, Toronto, is claiming the $1.99 GCN/Xbox sale on Monday, has come to a halt, nationwide. They had all their GCN/Xbox titles pulled already, but this is what they claim.

You guys might want to check around, and see if there's any sort of new memo out. I'll have to check with other Blockbusters around myself.

that's a shame.

[mp3sn]

In regard to the game prices in the first post: are those prices at BBV or EB? I went to EB and the one I was looking for (The Simpsons) was $25 new.

BBV

[Late Night Merchant]

Yeah i can confirm the 1.99 game deal is cancelled for Monday, but my local BBV (South keys) is saying they're pulling all Xbox, GC and GBA games anyway due to slow sales. They might be $5, which is still a good price IMO.

[Late Night Merchant]

By the way, I picked up Turning Point for $10 used.

[NonStopInTheMix]

i called up my brother today who's in ajax to drop by a waterloo by his place to see if he could find me a copy of Donkey Kong for Wii.

While i was on the phone with him he was there asking for scans of games and here are some prices i recall:

NEW [wii games]:
Trauma Centre New Blood - 44.99
The Godfather - 14.99
Batallion Wars 2 - 19.99
Fantastic 4 Rise of Silver Surfer - 9.99
Pirates of The Carribean - 9.99
Mortal Combat - 11.99

USED [wii games]:
Meet the robinsons (lol they had 7 copies) - 7.99
Naruto - 7.99
Nights Journey of Dreams - 14.99
Escape from Bug Island - 4.99 [ lol ]
Ratatouille - 7.99
Fantastic 4 Rise of Silver Surfer - 7.99
Dragon Blade Wrath of Fire - 7.99
Smash Bros Brawl - 39.99
Boom Blox - 39.99

Only a few gameboy games lying around but they were those horrible combo packs with cardgames or something. 1.99 though.

As for gamecube games there were splinter cell, james bond, and mario strikers... though each of the games scanned in at different prices with Mario Strikers ringing in at 45.99

[mahjongmaniac]

Now if only they had a portable scanner you could walk around with, I bet there are other things that are cheaper than they're marked, such a shame, they could sell out of a lot of stuff if their staff would actually mark the correct price.

it's actually not that bad the employees don't know about the lower clearance prices...

more deals for us :D

[Lone_Prodigy]

if you're talkin' about scanned price is higher than tagged, and they adjusted it for you to reflect the lower tag price, than chances are, the deal is store-specific.

but regardless, $2 is hot

MJM where have you been? You didn't post for 5 days.

[mahjongmaniac]

MJM where have you been? You didn't post for 5 days.

oh, that's sth for you to figure out :P

i may not have posted for a few days, but that doesn't mean i wasn't checking out RFD everyday =)



so... did ya miss me ? :D

[chdude3]

For 360:
FEAR Files is $11 EBTIV, only $9.99 used at BBV
MoH AA is $7 EBTIV
Sega Rally Revo is $6 EBTIV

[revenge7777]

Anyone know how much is pes 2008 for xbox 360 used at bbv? I saw wii version was 15 woundering if anyone has seen it at bbv b4.

[net_essential]

Transformer: The Games (xbox360) TIV $7
Resident Evil: Umbrella (Wii) TIV $16

[zoro69]

The monster truck one and gt pro for will that both come with the "sterring wheel" are 14.99. Went back to get one of the two truck ones they had but were gone, but not put 14.99 on the gt one. both crap games but its $10 to get a wheel for mario.

[Lone_Prodigy]

oh, that's sth for you to figure out :P

i may not have posted for a few days, but that doesn't mean i wasn't checking out RFD everyday =)



so... did ya miss me ? :D

Yeah I haven't found anything to PM recently. :(

MJM lurking... wow.

[Y2Jared19]

for the gamecube games, are they stopping rental of all games tommorrow or are just currently available games already for sale 1.99?

Thanks to all who help out.

[HockeyFan]

All the games I came across at my local store were pure crap. I guess they were picked over or my location just stinks :mad:

[katamaris4ever]

oh, that's sth for you to figure out :P

i may not have posted for a few days, but that doesn't mean i wasn't checking out RFD everyday =)



so... did ya miss me ? :D

Heck ya! Where were you, vacation?
Anyways, I'm curious if I'm able to rent Game cube games or if their just going to be a PPV product for cheap. I might go check it out sometime.

[sweetvar26]

So the Buy 2 get 1 free deal is supposed to be done today as per the OP huh.

[freakx2001]

So the Buy 2 get 1 free deal is supposed to be done today as per the OP huh.

yup, I spent the weekend hitting all the BBV's in Ottawa trying to find something good, so I could get a last minute deal, but they were all picked over, didn't buy anything after.

[brucedlx]

called BBV today, asked about gamecube games, guy didn't know about 2$ games. Asked if they had any mario games for sale answer was no.

Post if anyone finds out the 2$ sale is true.

[EvilMario]

Like I said a couple pages ago, guys, the $1.99 sale is off for the time being. We've confirmed this at multiable locations nationwide. Looks like a couple locations were still pulling their GCN/Xbox titles, but not selling them.. yet.
It appears the 30% off previously played games is on though.

Cheers.
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EM

[_pOtEnZa_]

i just called 2 bbv on the south shore here and they both said the GC sellout had been reported indefinitely :(, any of you Ontario guys get more luck ?..they were both aware of it tho, they just said no dates...

[Captain Snazzypants]

It appears the 30% off previously played games is on though.

Can anyone confirm this? I'd take 30% off single titles over B2G1F anyday. It was hard to try and stack the games so that you'd get that 3rd title for close to what you paid for the 1st and 2nd...

[CheapoFillipo]

as far as logic goes... i can't imagine dropping ALL GC games to $1.99 since some are renting at a decent rate still or selling at >$20

(then again RFD continues to show there is often little logic in retail management)

Having said that.. I will be one of the first ones out there looking for some great deals should this come to pass :twisted:

fingers crossed

[zoro69]

I scouted this out at the local game rush one. They only have about 10 gamecube gmaes left to rent (and no mario party, kart, or ones known to sell at high prices, mostly crap), and maybe 20 xbox games. They've got a bin of use gc/xbox, mostly in generic cases at 5-10, but no good titles. Don't know what ever happened to all the rental stock, I'm in there a lot and it was never on the shelf at any price.

Its weird what they've down, went from overloaded with overpriced games to hardly any stock. Maybe 10 used wii fames total. If you wanted to trade in there you may balk upon seeing there is little to buy with the credit. They sure took a bath on all the $10 eb games they took in trade.

[cechlin]

as far as logic goes... i can't imagine dropping (then again RFD continues to show there is often little logic in retail management)


classic

[funkymankevx]

When you guys are doing the T3G1F at EB are you guys able to get the $10 bonus credit from their other promotion? I'm wondering because I did the T3G1F 3 times and only one of the times I got the extra $10 bonus credit. Every time I was trading in current gen games.

[brucedlx]

getting the double deal of T3GIF + 10$ extra w/ 3 games is a big YMMV, I've never got it myself, yet have gotten both seperately.

[wilkz07]

All New or Used XBOX, GC, GBA Games $1.99 beginning Monday July 21, 2008.

this has been cancelled. i was in a bbv just a few minutes ago and the guy said (showed me the email) that the sale had been cancelled. he wasn't sure when it was going to be on.

- this from one bbv. not sure if anyone else was able to get some cheap games.

[Geist]

yo anyone in vancouver who ever is into this can you throw out a location that has these kind of games because I am not going to lie but the north and west van are really really bad. The north van one does sells 7 games from all systems.

[funkymankevx]

getting the double deal of T3GIF + 10$ extra w/ 3 games is a big YMMV, I've never got it myself, yet have gotten both seperately.

Hmm, I'm wondering if I might be able to take my receipts in and get an extra $10 credit. I guess it is worth a shot.

[EvilMario]

Looks like the 30% off only applies to movies, for the time being.

[mahjongmaniac]

MJM lurking... wow.

TBH, i rarely every lurk.

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Anyways, I'm curious if I'm able to rent Game cube games or if their just going to be a PPV product for cheap. I might go check it out sometime.

f/ what i was told, sooner or later they're gonna dump all their XBOX/GCN rentals and convert them to PPed sales. so when that happens, you won't be able to rent no more.

[anton204]

BBV on McPhillips here in Winnipeg had their GC and XBOX stock $2 sale last weekend and it all qualified for the b2g1...

too bad I never made it on time cuz they were all gone... They said stores were doing it but it was up to the store when they would put the sale on...

[NonStopInTheMix]

so with the "Buy2 Get1 Free" promo now offically over, and reports that the 30% off pp movies does not apply to games... i wonder if there will be any more game pricing etc. promos in the near future from BBV...

[CrazyJohnny]

When you guys are doing the T3G1F at EB are you guys able to get the $10 bonus credit from their other promotion? I'm wondering because I did the T3G1F 3 times and only one of the times I got the extra $10 bonus credit. Every time I was trading in current gen games.

Definitely YMMV. I've done the T3G1F deal three times as well (for Battlefield Bad Company, Mercenaries 2 and NHL 09) and each time, I would receive the $10 extra credit (for those who are wondering, this was done at the EBG at Dix30 and St. Bruno mall). Apparently, when the sales rep scans the three games that you trade in, there should be a message that automatically pops up on their screen that would allow you to receive the $10 extra credit.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Nascar 08 (PS3) is $14.99 used.

[killahkam]

i am looking for manhunt and alien syndrome for wii close to the clarkson area

[wilkz07]

i am looking for manhunt and alien syndrome for wii close to the clarkson area

pretty sure i saw both of those at the EB at clarkson crossing plaza yesterday

[dtrader69]

Nascar 08 (PS3) is $14.99 used.

DANG!

[killahkam]

pretty sure i saw both of those at the EB at clarkson crossing plaza yesterday
how much were they

[greywolf501]

how much were they
Alien Syndrome is $21.99 and Manhunt 2 is around $24.99, much better to look at BBV than EB for those two games.

[smithfan]

Nascar 08 (PS3) is $14.99 used.

My local blockbuster has the following used for the 360 (and had them there last day of the buy 2 get 1 free sale)

Ninja Gaiden 2
Nascar 09
ET Quake wars.

$59.99 each.... which is the SAME price as they sell em for new.
Of course the store staff has no idea why they are priced that way (prices set by head office).
I sent BB head office and email asking for an explanation. Someone is supposed to give me a call.
Rogers has the same games for 49.99 used which is what I would have expected them to be at BB given that they are rather new releases, but at NEW prices??? Come on. Even with buy 2 get 1 free I couldn't force myself to pay 59.99 each for the 2 games, it just seems wrong...

[crxmugen]

hey OP, if you care about TIV
i ask my Ghost Recon 2 at EB, yup, only 2 bucks, but blockbuster took it for 10bucks!
assassin's creed, 2 bucks at EB (i'm shocked!!!), 15 at blockbuster

[chickenwing]

hey OP, if you care about TIV
i ask my Ghost Recon 2 at EB, yup, only 2 bucks, but blockbuster took it for 10bucks!
assassin's creed, 2 bucks at EB (i'm shocked!!!), 15 at blockbuster

Of course I care :cheesygri List updated. Actually, I would be interested in listing as many BBV trade-in values as possible.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Hey OP - a big thanks again for doing this. Thanks to your thread and the contributions of others, I was able to get Tiger 09, Soul Calibur IV and Fallout 3 pre-orders for about $20-$30 each.

I hope to nail down LittleBigPlanet, Dead Space, and Resistance 2 in the coming weeks/months.

Never, ever pay full price - the RFD mantra :twisted:

[greywolf501]

My local blockbuster has the following used for the 360 (and had them there last day of the buy 2 get 1 free sale)

Ninja Gaiden 2
Nascar 09
ET Quake wars.

$59.99 each.... which is the SAME price as they sell em for new.
Of course the store staff has no idea why they are priced that way (prices set by head office).
I sent BB head office and email asking for an explanation. Someone is supposed to give me a call.
Rogers has the same games for 49.99 used which is what I would have expected them to be at BB given that they are rather new releases, but at NEW prices??? Come on. Even with buy 2 get 1 free I couldn't force myself to pay 59.99 each for the 2 games, it just seems wrong...
It's basically due to them being really new games and BBV generally always has an ongoing sale on used games so they don't want those newer games being discounted too much

[funkymankevx]

This thread was defiantly a big help. I was able to get UT3 (with bonus faceplate), Civ. Rev. and Too Human all for $30. I also picked up PGR4, Manhunt 2, and Lego SW2 each for $10.

I ended up going to most of the BBV and EBGames in the mid. and lower Vancouver Island area since I travel up and down the island quite a bit.

[katamaris4ever]

My local blockbuster has the following used for the 360 (and had them there last day of the buy 2 get 1 free sale)

Ninja Gaiden 2
Nascar 09
ET Quake wars.

$59.99 each.... which is the SAME price as they sell em for new.
Of course the store staff has no idea why they are priced that way (prices set by head office).
I sent BB head office and email asking for an explanation. Someone is supposed to give me a call.
Rogers has the same games for 49.99 used which is what I would have expected them to be at BB given that they are rather new releases, but at NEW prices??? Come on. Even with buy 2 get 1 free I couldn't force myself to pay 59.99 each for the 2 games, it just seems wrong...

Besides, think about it. Would you rather pay 120 dollars for three games at BBV or 150 at Rogers? You'd save thirty dollars if BBV still had their sale.
BTW, for 30 percent of PPV movies (or games, I don't subcribe to the newsletter), do you have to show them an ad or something? I might check on a few for cheap.

[Acid_]

Here are some more recent TIVs:

Tiger Woods 08 Wii EBTIV = 17
Dark Sector 360 EBTIV = 15
Naruto Rise Of Ninja 360 EBTIV = 3


I really enjoyed Dark Sector. It's not as solid as Gears of War, but the gameplay has similarities. So if you like the Gears campaign I'd give Dark Sector a shot. Multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired and I couldn't find many games on line.

I also got a great deal on Dark Sector. Paid $20 for it in the Rogers 2 for $40, played it through and then traded it at EB for $15 + $3.34 (bump up for trading in 3 games) for a total of $18.34 EB Trade in Credit.

[CrazyJohnny]

Another trade-in promotion.

Trade 2 games (with a minimum TIV of $8) and get one of the following games for $9.99:

Madden 09 (X360 or PS3)
NHL 09 (X360 or PS3)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (X360 or PS3)

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_sportsblitz_en.jpg

Here's another trade-in promotion that has already been posted:

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_nhl2k9_en.jpg

[chopchop330]

Uh why no love for soccer and basketball?? >:(

[CrazyJohnny]

More updates again.. (my previous post got deleted)

Xbox 360:
Darkness - $7.99 USED
Nascar 08 - $9.99 NEW


Wii:
Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal - $7.99 USED
Scarface: The World is Yours - $7.99 USED
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 - $9.99 NEW

[doingdeal]

when is the buy 2 used get 1 free deal suppose to be over my local bbv still has it going are the other bbv stores ended this promo?

[smithfan]

It's basically due to them being really new games and BBV generally always has an ongoing sale on used games so they don't want those newer games being discounted too much


I don't buy that for a second. IF that was the case why are they clearing out some of their new games (as per this thread) for next to nothing?
Rogers sells their used games 2 for 40 all the time which is WAY more of a discount then the buy 2 get 1 free.
Rogers is also selling the same games for 49.99 used.
Its just BB treating people like morons. If they dont want to sell the game used while its "kind of" new they should leave it on the rental shelf for a while (my bb doesnt take trade ins). Dont put it out used for the same price as a new game its just embarrassing for a store that's trying to reinvent itself as a serious alternative to EB.

As for other questions that have been asked

The buy 2 get 1 free is over. YMMV as for the stores that haven't gotten around to taking the signs down.

The 30% off is for movies (not including blu rays) only. You dont need to bring anything in, there's signs all over the place.

[Primus]

Are these BBV promotions? Good throughout Canada? And any TIV minimums for the Wii NHL2k9?

Thanks for answering!

Another trade-in promotion.

Trade 2 games (with a minimum TIV of $8) and get one of the following games for $9.99:

Madden 09 (X360 or PS3)
NHL 09 (X360 or PS3)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (X360 or PS3)

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_sportsblitz_en.jpg

Here's another trade-in promotion that has already been posted:

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_nhl2k9_en.jpg

[the_fm]

Are these BBV promotions? Good throughout Canada? And any TIV minimums for the Wii NHL2k9?

Thanks for answering!

that's EB and it's $8 and greater

[jonno]

Another trade-in promotion.

Trade 2 games (with a minimum TIV of $8) and get one of the following games for $9.99:

Madden 09 (X360 or PS3)
NHL 09 (X360 or PS3)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (X360 or PS3)

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_sportsblitz_en.jpg

Here's another trade-in promotion that has already been posted:

http://ebgames.ca/graphics/promo_nhl2k9_en.jpg

When does this deal start?

I'd like to take advantage of it.. bummer that it's EB and not BBV though.

[CrazyJohnny]

When does this deal start?

I'd like to take advantage of it.. bummer that it's EB and not BBV though.

This deal has already started!

[killahkam]

LF MANHUNT 2 Everywhere ne1 see ne 1 in the clarkson area

[dbdudley]

Hadn't checked the first page of this thread for a while and I'm very impressed. Thanks for your hard work OP (and all contributors)!

[Impossibles]

Are these BBV promotions? Good throughout Canada? And any TIV minimums for the Wii NHL2k9?

Thanks for answering!

Wow, that's a great deal!! Definately going to take advantage of this. Thanks!

[kindred_99]

For anyone still looking for cheap Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for Wii check out Rogers Video. Picked one up for $14.99 at the Rogers in Mississauga at Dixie and Rathburn (4141 Dixie Road). The salesgirl almost had a coronary when the price scanned at $64.99 but the sticker read $14.99. It was in the bargain bin and there were a few more copies left. They assumed the other salesperson mispriced it so not sure if they'll care enough to change them, but anyone still looking for one might take a chance.

I also noticed a new DS Contra for $19.99, it may be a good deal, I think its $29.99 at most places. Everything else in their games section was prett much overpriced, at least the new stuff.

[dbdudley]

Nothing new to report, but I can confirm that the TIV in the OP at EB is pretty much accurate for

Manhunt 2
Simpsons Game 360
Alien Syndrome
Mortal Kombat Armageddon Wii
Harry Potter

I didn't check the individual TIVs, but they were all over $8.

Thanks again for the great work, OP.

It's worth noting that I got Madden 09 for free, rather than 9.99 at my EB. Not sure if that was right (probably not), so YMMV.

It was Innes Road Orleans for those local folks.

[JS2K6]

When does this deal start?

I'd like to take advantage of it.. bummer that it's EB and not BBV though.

It's been on for over a week, as I did the trade-in for NHL sometime last week.

[Taft]

Is the buy 2 get 1 free deal still on officially? I bought a used game today and the dude at the cash tried to sell me on finding 2 other games to buy. I'll add a few 360 price updates not on your list that I can recall (shoulda done this a few hours ago when my memory was fresher, I'll sneak in a pencil next time)

Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $19.99 used
Tetris Evolution - $19.99 new
Vampire Rain - $7.99 New
Lost Planet - $19.99 New

I bought Viva Pinata Party Animals for a gift (I swear! :D ) and the Used $7.99 price on the list here didn't apply. Was labelled and rang up as $14.99

[ldrafter]

Not sure if this is a good deal but I picked up for PS2 Ratchet Deadlocked ($7.99 new) and Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy ($9.99 new).

[Haz]

I bought Viva Pinata Party Animals for a gift (I swear! :D ) and the Used $7.99 price on the list here didn't apply. Was labelled and rang up as $14.99If you can find it used at RV, Viva Pinata Party Animals is $9.99 used and qualify for the 2/$15 promo.

[katamaris4ever]

Not sure if this is a good deal but I picked up for PS2 Ratchet Deadlocked ($7.99 new) and Jak and Daxter The Precursor Legacy ($9.99 new).

Wow! There are still 7.99 games out there (Referring to the older BBV thread)? Speaking of which, I saw GTA: Liberty City Stories at 7.99 New (PS2)

[marximum]

Is the buy 2 get 1 free deal still on officially?

I've been to 4 different BBV stores this week and 3 out of the 4 still had buy 2 get 1 free on used games. I don't think it's officially still on because all the window signs are taken down and I remember signs last week that said it was ending July 20.

[Mafioso]

Does anyone know of a location that has Perfect Dark Zero CE in stock?

[Captain Snazzypants]

I did the Trade 3 Get 1 Free deal at EB 10 days ago in order to get Tiger 09. And now they are making that a Trade 2 deal? That's nutso...

Mind you, it only cost me $16 after picking up Sega Revo, Wii Pirates of the Carribean, and one other title for $7.99 each at BBV (with the 3rd free) - can't complain then...

[dbdudley]

I did the Trade 3 Get 1 Free deal at EB 10 days ago in order to get Tiger 09. And now they are making that a Trade 2 deal? That's nutso...

Trade 2 but also pay 9.99.

I did that for Tiger Woods 09.

[Wick98]

I'd love to do that deal for NHL '09 and possibly Madden '09 as well. Do many of the cheap games at BBV have high enough trade-in value to qualify? If so, which ones?

[neksus]

did you not read the first page?

[dtrader69]

I'd love to do that deal for NHL '09 and possibly Madden '09 as well. Do many of the cheap games at BBV have high enough trade-in value to qualify? If so, which ones?

+1, yes, please share

[dbdudley]

did you not read the first page?

Seriously, there's a ridiculous amount of info on the first page and I have used it multiple times to my advantage.

[dtrader69]

Seriously, there's a ridiculous amount of info on the first page and I have used it multiple times to my advantage.

anyone have an updated trade value list in reflects to the trade-in promo going on now?

[dbdudley]

anyone have an updated trade value list in reflects to the trade-in promo going on now?

I would say it's mostly accurate.

Personally I have traded:

Alien Syndrome
Mortal Kombat Armaggedon (Wii)
Manhunt 2 (Wii)
Fear Files
Tiger Woods 07 360
Simpsons Game 360
Harry Potter (Wii)

And all had >=$8 TIV, as stated on page 1.

May as well add (for the other section I guess), I traded in:
NHL 07 (360) and NHL2K7 (360) for $2 each and Madden 08 (360) for $7.

[ksbtab]

The Georgetown BBV still has the buy 2 get one free deal on as of last night.

Picked up the following for 360:

Prey $7.99 used (not on first page list)
Table Tennis $7.99 used
Jericho $7.99 used

[mahjongmaniac]

$59.99 each.... which is the SAME price as they sell em for new.

likely an error. usually PPed price is $5 cheaper than new games

but this is nothing new. i've seen this happen many times. doesn't affect me since i don't buy any of their PPed games at $50+ :P

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Never, ever pay full price - the RFD mantra :twisted:

not really... majority of ppl had to pay full MSRP for the Wii and Wii fit ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

For anyone still looking for cheap Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for Wii check out Rogers Video. Picked one up for $14.99 at the Rogers in Mississauga at Dixie and Rathburn (4141 Dixie Road). The salesgirl almost had a coronary when the price scanned at $64.99 but the sticker read $14.99.

if scanned price was $65, chances are it's not nationwide... and a sticker price error.

BTW, $65 for that is quite odd considering it's not even a new release game....

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It's worth noting that I got Madden 09 for free, rather than 9.99 at my EB. Not sure if that was right (probably not), so YMMV.


likely an error... but who cares... it was in your favour :D

[bwiz2k3]

OK...so I new to this whole, buy used games at BBV and trade them in at EBG...

I have read a lot and get the concept.

So I go to my local BBV and the have lots of previously viewed DVDs, but I don't see ANY previously played games.

Do I just have a really crappy BBV near me?

Do most usually have used games at the prices that I have seen listed in this thread?

I also looked at the Rogers Video near me and their previously played selection was also very small.

What gives?

[gheart008]

OK...so I new to this whole, buy used games at BBV and trade them in at EBG...

I have read a lot and get the concept.

So I go to my local BBV and the have lots of previously viewed DVDs, but I don't see ANY previously played games.

Do I just have a really crappy BBV near me?

Do most usually have used games at the prices that I have seen listed in this thread?

I also looked at the Rogers Video near me and their previously played selection was also very small.

What gives?

Different BBV stores have different selections, and depending on the size of the store too, they might or might not have a large game section. The ones with the Game Rush will definitely have a large selection of games.

[7-Endless]

Thanks OP! I just bought 3 games at BBV and traded them in at EB for Soul Caliber IV for PS3. :)

The best part of the purchase was that the CSR at BBV gave me a discount by applying some coupon for $9.99 off my total bill. So when all is said and done I ended up getting Soul Calibur IV for just under $29!!! :lol:

[mahjongmaniac]

Wii

Godfather: Blackhand
. .Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports of both $ 9.99 and 14.99 New

^ chances are, the employees mistakenly tagged a BNIB one w/ a PPed tag. the scanned price is still $15

(you'd be surprised how often these "mistakes" happen)


BTW, appreciate the effort put into OP

[dtrader69]

Thanks OP! I just bought 3 games at BBV and traded them in at EB for Soul Caliber IV for PS3. :)

The best part of the purchase was that the CSR at BBV gave me a discount by applying some coupon for $9.99 off my total bill. So when all is said and done I ended up getting Soul Calibur IV for just under $29!!! :lol:

sweet....cant wait to play as yoda

[gheart008]

Thanks OP! I just bought 3 games at BBV and traded them in at EB for Soul Caliber IV for PS3. :)

The best part of the purchase was that the CSR at BBV gave me a discount by applying some coupon for $9.99 off my total bill. So when all is said and done I ended up getting Soul Calibur IV for just under $29!!! :lol:

I'm pretty sure that's just the buy two get one free promo.

[7-Endless]

I'm pretty sure that's just the buy two get one free promo.

Nice...so this is a great time for the Trade 3 get one free at EB!

[Haz]

sweet....cant wait to play as yodaIt's a pity that they decided to separate Yoda and Darth Vader. Even if I get both versions, I can't play them against each other.

[CFRTim]

It's a pity that they decided to separate Yoda and Darth Vader. Even if I get both versions, I can't play them against each other.

Not to worry, this is where DLC comes into effect. It will be like printing money, as most people would buy it so they can face Yoda & Darth Vader for the first time.:twisted:

[7-Endless]

It's a pity that they decided to separate Yoda and Darth Vader. Even if I get both versions, I can't play them against each other.

Damn...I didn't realize that both characters were not in the same version. I was hoping to play as Yoda but I guess playing as Darth Vader isn't too bad. :|

[Persuade]

Not to worry, this is where DLC comes into effect. It will be like printing money, as most people would buy it so they can face Yoda & Darth Vader for the first time.:twisted:

:arrowu: I suspect this will happen! Its too smart not to happen.

[Haz]

Not to worry, this is where DLC comes into effect. It will be like printing money, as most people would buy it so they can face Yoda & Darth Vader for the first time.:twisted:I hope so. They did the same thing with SC2. Link for GC, Heihachi Mishima for the PS2 and Spawn (why?) for the Xbox.

[mgronqui]

So in sum, what games still work? What have you guys used? I'm wondering if that list is still up to date or RFD effect came in lol.

[7-Endless]

So in sum, what games still work? What have you guys used? I'm wondering if that list is still up to date or RFD effect came in lol.

Just used the following three games today towards SC 4:

$9.99 Fear Files (360)
$14.99 Two Worlds (360)
$9.99 Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii)

[Lone_Prodigy]

I hope so. They did the same thing with SC2. Link for GC, Heihachi Mishima for the PS2 and Spawn (why?) for the Xbox.

Too bad no SCIV for Wii... maybe they'd get a white stormtrooper. :D

[marximum]

So in sum, what games still work? What have you guys used? I'm wondering if that list is still up to date or RFD effect came in lol.

Yesterday I used Fear Files(360) Manhunt 2(Wii) and Quake 4(360) to get a Saints Row 2 pre-order.

[Haz]

Too bad no SCIV for Wii... maybe they'd get a white stormtrooper. :DI'd vote for Qui-Gon Jinn! :cheesygri

[funkymankevx]

I would love to beat the crap out of Jar Jar Binks.

[CFRTim]

Not to worry, this is where DLC comes into effect. It will be like printing money, as most people would buy it so they can face Yoda & Darth Vader for the first time.:twisted:

I hope so. They did the same thing with SC2. Link for GC, Heihachi Mishima for the PS2 and Spawn (why?) for the Xbox.

http://kotaku.com/5029391/the-inevitable-vader--yoda-as-sciv-dlc-rumor-[update]

I would love to beat the crap out of Jar Jar Binks.

+1

[MrDisco]

i'm new to this world of trading in games. is BBV the best way to go if i want to trade in 360 games for credit (to be used to buy PS3 games i.e. MGS)?

[boredguy]

The guy at the Blockbuster near me said they were extending the B2G1F though he didn't say for how long. There were also signs up for trade 4 get a game free there. I didn't read the small print but in the past the games needed to be sold by BBV for $30 to qualify.

Traded in

Soldier of Fortune (360)
Fear Files (360)
Nights (Wii)

for Merc 2 pre-order so those are all still above $8 EBTIV

[ATLien69]

Does Blockbuster Video participate in the Scanner Code of Practice? I had a $9.99 marked game and it scanned in at $14.99...the cashier refused to sell it to me for $4.99. I didn't argue much. On the pus side did get a used copy with manual of Vegas for 360 for $7.99 :) They also had a crap load of Lost Planet's for $9.99 (used).

[chdude3]

For 360, TIVs at Blockbuster:
Orange Box is $21
Blacksite is $9
Battlestations Midway is $10
GRAW2 is still $10

I spoke to the manager there as they still had "Trade 4 Games get Any Game Free" signs up (like at my other 2 local BBVs). Apparently it's still on; head office just sent out an email a week ago that says qualifying games must have a BBV resale price of $19.99 or above (previously it was $14.99).

[doingdeal]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:

[greywolf501]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:
Was Twilight Princess, Halo 3 and Mario Party 8 reduced at BBV to $9.99?

[greywolf501]

Does Blockbuster Video participate in the Scanner Code of Practice? I had a $9.99 marked game and it scanned in at $14.99...the cashier refused to sell it to me for $4.99. I didn't argue much. On the pus side did get a used copy with manual of Vegas for 360 for $7.99 :) They also had a crap load of Lost Planet's for $9.99 (used).
No, they don't follow SCOP and it wouldn't have applied in this situation anyway, but they should give it to you for the lowest price, which would have been $9.99

[The drew]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:

You Pm'ed with what store Store?

[doingdeal]

You Pm'ed with what store Store?

pm bbv fs manager called bbv they said non in stock but he gave it to me for that price he made a list and gave me those games I'm not one to refuse.

[The drew]

pm bbv fs manager called bbv they said non in stock but he gave it to me for that price he made a list and gave me those games I'm not one to refuse.

so BBV Dropped the Price of all these Games?

[doingdeal]

so BBV Dropped the Price of all these Games?

no clue all I told him was bbv had games for 4.99-9.99 he was on the phone with them he just picked out those games for me and gave it for that price. The same manager that told me he will pm stateside prices if I show him proof so I showed him an advertisement for a stainless steel french door fridge priced at 1k states side while fs had theres for 2k he had no problems with the pm didn't even include overnight deliveries which they where suppose to.

[Pepsidewd]

no clue all I told him was bbv had games for 4.99-9.99 he was on the phone with them he just picked out those games for me and gave it for that price. The same manager that told me he will pm stateside prices if I show him proof so I showed him an advertisement for a stainless steel french door fridge priced at 1k states side while fs had theres for 2k he had no problems with the pm didn't even include overnight deliveries which they where suppose to.

WHat location is this? PM please

[Dougmoto]

Hey, just updating some prices

These are EBTIV,and all for 360

Two worlds is still 10$
Soldier of Fortune is now 15$
Tony Hawk Proving Ground 11$

[katamaris4ever]

so BBV Dropped the Price of all these Games?

Nope. Just checked a BBV before it closed. Still 49.99 for Mario Party and 69.99 (Ouch!) for Twilight Princess.

[Lone_Prodigy]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:

Wow I wonder how you pulled that one off. Definitely a one-time deal.

[zoro69]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:


WOW! you are in the running for rfder of the year :)

Amazing considering how many of them have tightened up their pming (I blame rfder greywolf for what has happened in kingston :( )

[noob666]

Wow I wonder how you pulled that one off. Definitely a one-time deal.

that's a pretty sick deal, if i have a wii, i'll jump on this right away :cheesygri

[katamaris4ever]

off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:

How do you PM with other receipt scans? I want to get a copy of Mario Party 8 soon, and it looks tempting for 7 dollars...

[greywolf501]

WOW! you are in the running for rfder of the year :)

Amazing considering how many of them have tightened up their pming (I blame rfder greywolf for what has happened in kingston :( )

Yeah... my bad... Although that was only Best Buy I was PMing at, can't be held liable for any other stores.

[brucedlx]

hmmm, I wonder how the HELL you got those wii games pmed at future shop! Those games are still full price new at blockbuster.

I'm gonna find if any of my frds works at blockbuster video and try to run that same scam.

Tell them BBV has mario kart wii, brawl, mario galaxy, mgs4 etc. for "9.99" :)

[doingdeal]

hmmm, I wonder how the HELL you got those wii games pmed at future shop! Those games are still full price new at blockbuster.

I'm gonna find if any of my frds works at blockbuster video and try to run that same scam.

Tell them BBV has mario kart wii, brawl, mario galaxy, mgs4 etc. for "9.99" :)

Don't assume I scammed anyone I asked the manager to phone bbv he phoned 2 places at my area he made a list and just grabbed the games on the rack like I said before bbv said they had NON IN STOCK he didn't have to give it to me he is not obligated to do it, he just did. What you are trying to do is downright scam fs which will screw up others trying to pm in the future..

Heres how it happenned sorry for any spelling errors or sentence structure late night for me doing some work


First I went there with the wife with the intention to pm cod4 on sale at superstore and do some window shopping. The manager aproached me asked if we needed any help I told him about superstores advertisement for cod4 for 29.99 he checked online said no problem .Then we got into a conversation about how bbv dropped there price on some of there games. I asked him if he wouldn't mind doing a pm since its not advertised he said sure he'll give them a call , well he phoned the first place had a talk with someone at bbv had his little notepad, he was like yapping for a while so I said screw this we'll be back we're gonna check out some other crap. So 15min -half hour later we start heading back I saw he had like 2 games he was holding then he placed them on his computer shelf with bunch of other games I asked him what did bbv have to say then he says he phoned both bbv they are sold out non instock but he will price beat it anyways so i'm thinking great. So I said "well i'll just grab the games" he answers I already grabbed them he had like 22 games stacked he included mario party 8, halo 3, legend of zelda, blazing angels 2, kane & lynch, Assassin's Creed, BioShock, and many others. Me and my wife looked at him like wtf? Now if it was just me I would have bought all the games but my wife was there (for the guys that are married they know what i'm talking about). So she decided what to get I paid for it and we left. Some lady who was eavedropping took the rest other copies and I f***en forgot about the cod4.

[Makaveli the Don]

You Pm'ed with what store Store?

Medicine Hat, AB

[Geist]

about the receipt;

whats my better chance go to fs and present this photocopied receipt and price check or go to walmart and call in to fs and price check.

[expy]

Are these prices good nationwide? Anyone in Quebec (Montreal) know if these prices are valid here?

[EL-ZABER]

Are these prices good nationwide? Anyone in Quebec (Montreal) know if these prices are valid here?

Let me know if it works for you...
Thx

[neksus]

that's odd, i worked at the medicine hat FS and the manager (if it was the GM it was Jeff, otherwise it was Aaron or Jason) and this definitely doesn't sound like Jason. Either way I can't see them doing that unless they planned on quitting :cheesygri

[kennyc516]

Traded in Turning Point (14.99 new in BBV), and simpsons game that was purchased before for a copy of Madden 09 at EB.

Also, they sell brand new Battalion wars 2 for 14.99,
and the TIV at EB is 17$.
Decided to keep that game and not trading it in :lol:

[foxmcloud]

Are these prices good nationwide? Anyone in Quebec (Montreal) know if these prices are valid here?

yes it's nation wide
but good luck finding stock in Montreal area
this deal has been there for the past 3-4 months
most of the good games are gone now

when I first went in every block buster on the south shore every games were available... picked many... but now it's pretty much gone everywhere

[expy]

yes it's nation wide
but good luck finding stock in Montreal area
this deal has been there for the past 3-4 months
most of the good games are gone now

when I first went in every block buster on the south shore every games were available... picked many... but now it's pretty much gone everywhere

Not many people looking for "bargains" in my area. I managed to grab 2 ps3's for my cousins ($299) the day after it was posted here, I'll check out the games today. Thanks for the heads up!

[mahjongmaniac]

There were also signs up for trade 4 get a game free there. I didn't read the small print but in the past the games needed to be sold by BBV for $30 to qualify.


^ if RSV (resell value) is $30, they're asking that TIV must be at least $15

i think they got confused b/t RSV and TIV... it's the RSV that has to be $15, and TIV is $6-7

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off topic but got some new games at Future Crap very cheap maybe you guys can use my receipt to pm your local fs.

http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001xr8.jpg :lol:

uh... WTH?
BBV has Zelda TP, MP8 and Halo3 for $10??!?!?

[mahjongmaniac]

no clue all I told him was bbv had games for 4.99-9.99 he was on the phone with them he just picked out those games for me and gave it for that price.

wow... i wonder who was telling the MOD that those AAA games were going for $10

not a single Mario game for the Wii is on sale for that cheap at BBV....

So 15min -half hour later we start heading back I saw he had like 2 games he was holding then he placed them on his computer shelf with bunch of other games I asked him what did bbv have to say then he says he phoned both bbv they are sold out non instock but he will price beat it anyways so i'm thinking great.

lucky SOB ;)


So I said "well i'll just grab the games" he answers I already grabbed them he had like 22 games stacked he included mario party 8, halo 3, legend of zelda, blazing angels 2, kane & lynch, Assassin's Creed, BioShock, and many others. Me and my wife looked at him like wtf? Now if it was just me I would have bought all the games but my wife was there (for the guys that are married they know what i'm talking about). So she decided what to get I paid for it and we left. Some lady who was eavedropping took the rest other copies and I f***en forgot about the cod4.

next time, don't bring along your wife :D

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Amazing considering how many of them have tightened up their pming (I blame rfder greywolf for what has happened in kingston :( )

just curious,.... what's this about?

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How do you PM with other receipt scans?

you really can't.

i've no clue how other RFDers have been able to swing that in the past, but apparently it's been done before.

just b/c you show a receipt that it's been PMed at another FS store doesn't mean another store is obligated to do the same.

[greywolf501]

just curious,.... what's this about?


I was pricematching those $9.99 games from EBs Game Days Sale and the manager at Best Buy put a stop to PMs from EB altogether because she's a ***** and banned me as well.

[expy]

I was pricematching those $9.99 games from EBs Game Days Sale and the manager at Best Buy put a stop to PMs from EB altogether because she's a ***** and banned me as well.

Banned you?

[mahjongmaniac]

Also, they sell brand new Battalion wars 2 for 14.99,

scanned in as $15 for new copy? new price drop

last i checked, this was still $20. ... if so, i'll have to go back for a PP

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I was pricematching those $9.99 games from EBs Game Days Sale and the manager at Best Buy put a stop to PMs from EB altogether because she's a ***** and banned me as well.

heh, were you PMing there like every single day?

it kinda reminds me back in the 150% PM days where an RFDer posted that he was banned f/ stooples b/c he was PMing there too often....

[greywolf501]

heh, were you PMing there like every single day?

it kinda reminds me back in the 150% PM days where an RFDer posted that he was banned f/ stooples b/c he was PMing there too often....
I PMed three days in a row, it was only really three games that I got from them; MP3, BW2 and RE:UC

[expy]

scanned in as $15 for new copy? new price drop

last i checked, this was still $20. ... if so, i'll have to go back for a PP

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heh, were you PMing there like every single day?

it kinda reminds me back in the 150% PM days where an RFDer posted that he was banned f/ stooples b/c he was PMing there too often....

Is it legal to do that? For that given reason?

[mahjongmaniac]

I PMed three days in a row, it was only really three games that I got from them; MP3, BW2 and RE:UC

ah... well IMO that ain't much... i've PMed more freq.'ly than that (altho it wasn't just on games) and have yet to encounter a prblm....

i think as long as it's a legit PM, it shouldn't be a prblm. if you were constantly "faking" PM deals, then i can see why they'd do that...

looks like you'll have to contact HO in order to resolve that prblm.... that is, if you still intend to ever purchase at that store again...

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Is it legal to do that? For that given reason?

i'm not sure about the legalities of that, but since it's a biz, i see no reason why the store mgr can't disallow s/b f/ coming into a store again...

[expy]

i'm not sure about the legalities of that, but since it's a biz, i see no reason why the store mgr can't disallow s/b f/ coming into a store again...

Pretty sure a good legal suit would remove the ban, well, even a threat of a legal suit. According to the terms, it's not legal to be banned for that reason. Anyway, that's in the extreme of cases, I doubt they'd go that far here anyway.

[expy]

BTW, Madden 08 (Wii) EBTIV = 12$

[katamaris4ever]

Man oh man SCIV coming out tomorrow! I want to trade in 3 tomorrow (Since I don't want to pre-order), but I'm not sure if Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is still $12 TIV for PS2. Perhaps it dropped down to 7?

[Lone_Prodigy]

Man oh man SCIV coming out tomorrow! I want to trade in 3 tomorrow (Since I don't want to pre-order), but I'm not sure if Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is still $12 TIV for PS2. Perhaps it dropped down to 7?

No way F4 PS2 is $12 TIV. PS3 version might still be $8+ though.

[brucedlx]

Man oh man SCIV coming out tomorrow! I want to trade in 3 tomorrow (Since I don't want to pre-order), but I'm not sure if Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is still $12 TIV for PS2. Perhaps it dropped down to 7?

FF4 12$? No chance in hell. You'd be lucky to get 12 cents.

And why don't you want to pre-order? They give you a free poster and hold it for 48hrs in the odd even it's sold out! It's too late now anyways.... can you even trade3 for a non-pre order?? I wasn't aware they did this unless it was a t3gif weekend....

anyways I have mine pre-ordered can't wait to play it on the PS3

[7-Endless]

Man oh man SCIV coming out tomorrow! I want to trade in 3 tomorrow (Since I don't want to pre-order), but I'm not sure if Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is still $12 TIV for PS2. Perhaps it dropped down to 7?

Not sure if this is true but when my friend went this past weekend to trade in all his PS2 games and we inquired about the Trade 3 get one free deal, the EB rep said that Xbox and PS2 games don't apply. So basically, only 360, Wii and PS3 games would apply...

[TripleQ]

Not sure if this is true but when my friend went this past weekend to trade in all his PS2 games and we inquired about the Trade 3 get one free deal, the EB rep said that Xbox and PS2 games don't apply. So basically, only 360, Wii and PS3 games would apply...

This is true.. ebgames will only take current gen games for trade 3 deals.

[brucedlx]

YMMV for trading past gen games actually.

It depends on the employee. I went to the same store two different times and they gave me two different answers.

[katamaris4ever]

YMMV for trading past gen games actually.

It depends on the employee. I went to the same store two different times and they gave me two different answers.

Yeah, I called EB a couple of days ago and the guy said I could do PS2 if it was 8 or more.
BTW, TIV for FF:SS was 12 in the wiki, so I guess it's old...

[mahjongmaniac]

FF4 12$? No chance in hell. You'd be lucky to get 12 cents.

you'd be hard-pressed to find a game that's worth a fraction of a $1 in TIV at EBG ... :P

i'd imagine you'd still get in b/t $1-4, even tho it's last gen game....


And why don't you want to pre-order? They give you a free poster and hold it for 48hrs in the odd even it's sold out! It's too late now anyways.... can you even trade3 for a non-pre order?? I wasn't aware they did this unless it was a t3gif weekend....

for games that are on the T3GIF "list", you can still T3GIF anytime w/i a wk after its release date. anytime after that is YMMV

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Not sure if this is true but when my friend went this past weekend to trade in all his PS2 games and we inquired about the Trade 3 get one free deal, the EB rep said that Xbox and PS2 games don't apply. So basically, only 360, Wii and PS3 games would apply...

PS2/XBOX/GCN current gen games no longer qualify for any trade promo... i think this is the new rule when they started their TMGM event in early July.

any next gen PS3/360/Wii and portable handheld PSP/DS games are acceptable now.

[Mafioso]

I called BBV and they said that Virtua Fighter 5 (X360) is $19.99 New

[expy]

I called BBV and they said that Virtua Fighter 5 (X360) is $19.99 New

The sticker on the box says that, but the system scans it in at 9.99$

[zoro69]

Virtua fighter here is stickered 49.99, though I got a perfect condition (for a change) used one at $10 with the B@G1 though it was stickered 24.99. Typical for bbv.

[brucedlx]

Virtua Fighter 5? It's 15$ used at EBGames for the PS3 one as well.

Great game for the price, stunning graphics, shame the ps3 has no online

[Mafioso]

The sticker on the box says that, but the system scans it in at 9.99$

Thanks. I'll go pick it up then.

[perfectgravity]

I traded some in today, Here is some trade in Values:

Xbox 360

Blue Dragon $6
Dead Rising $13
The Darkness $2
Halo 3 $18
Rainbow 6 Vegas $2
NHL 08 $7

[mahjongmaniac]

Virtua fighter here is stickered 49.99, though I got a perfect condition (for a change) used one at $10 with the B@G1 though it was stickered 24.99. Typical for bbv.

must be one of those EBG -> BBV trade fodder titles... :P

[ImprezaSTi]

Traded in SSX Blur, Donkey Kong BB, and Madden 08 for the wii to get Soul Calibur 4. For some reason, the guy said I would get $58 if I took the credit instead of Soul Calibur 4. How does that add up?

SSX = $11 TIV
Donkey Kong = $10-$12
Madden 08 = $12
+ $10 extra credit
= ~$45.00

Did he scan a game twice by accident?

[greywolf501]

Traded in SSX Blur, Donkey Kong BB, and Madden 08 for the wii to get Soul Calibur 4. For some reason, the guy said I would get $58 if I took the credit instead of Soul Calibur 4. How does that add up?

SSX = $11 TIV
Donkey Kong = $10-$12
Madden 08 = $12
+ $10 extra credit
= ~$45.00

Did he scan a game twice by accident?
I thought Bonkey Kong Barrel Blast traded for like $25, that was the latest TIV reported here for it.

[kevin634]

Was stranglehold and pgr4 on sale at EB or BBV for 10 bucks?
also, is it still there for 10 bucks if you can find it?

[belowzeros]

Traded in SSX Blur, Donkey Kong BB, and Madden 08 for the wii to get Soul Calibur 4. For some reason, the guy said I would get $58 if I took the credit instead of Soul Calibur 4. How does that add up?

SSX = $11 TIV
Donkey Kong = $10-$12
Madden 08 = $12
+ $10 extra credit
= ~$45.00

Did he scan a game twice by accident?


There is a +$10 promo on right now when you trade 3 titles, +$20 on 5 and +$50 (i think) on 10 titles. So you had an extra $10 on top of your hard trade values which was probably $48 before the bonus.

[belowzeros]

GTA4 is $38 at eb in case anyone has finished it and wants to dump it

[the_fm]

Was stranglehold and pgr4 on sale at EB or BBV for 10 bucks?
also, is it still there for 10 bucks if you can find it?

you could look at the 1st page :rolleyes:
it's at BBV. it's a permanent price drop as far as i know

[katamaris4ever]

Woo-Hoo! SCIV's finally here! Anyways, I did some research, and I think some EBs will accept PS2 and GC games for T3G1F if it's a 1st Party AAA title, YMMV on that. I also got Alien Syndrome (and Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution is 9.99 new, as with Meet the Robinsons Wii) New, and I was wondering if Avatar: Burning Earth Wii is at least 8 dollars. The TIV update on the wiki said 13 dollars, and it was last June, so I hope it hasn't changed much.
Also, I wonder if those EB 9.89 games will increase in TIV, since one of my games include Master of Illusion. It's 22 used now, so I'm hoping TIV will be at least 8.

[compsci]

I traded 10 games today, and got 50 bonus plus 10% more with an uncircled receipt. SMG and SMBB were bumped to 43.5 each, and I don't think I paid that much when I bought them new.

XBox 360:
C&C 3 - 10
PGR 4 - 4

Wii:
Super Mario Galaxy - 35
Super Smash Bro - 35
Sonic and Mario @ Olymics - 20
Mario Striker - 20
Table Tennis - 15
Wii Play - 10
Rayment Rabbit - 6

PSP:
World Tour Soccer 06 - 7

[7-Endless]

Here are some more recent TIVs:

Tiger Woods 08 Wii EBTIV = 17
Dark Sector 360 EBTIV = 15
Naruto Rise Of Ninja 360 EBTIV = 3


Anyone know if these TIV's for Tiger Woods 08 and Dark Sector still current?

[Makaveli the Don]

I traded 10 games today, and got 50 bonus plus 10% more with an uncircled receipt. SMG and SMBB were bumped to 43.5 each, and I don't think I paid that much when I bought them new.

XBox 360:
C&C 3 - 10
PGR 4 - 4

Wii:
Super Mario Galaxy - 35
Super Smash Bro - 35
Sonic and Mario @ Olymics - 20
Mario Striker - 20
Table Tennis - 15
Wii Play - 10
Rayment Rabbit - 6

PSP:
World Tour Soccer 06 - 7

Wii Play's worth $10?! WTF!

[Psygineer]

you could look at the 1st page :rolleyes:
it's at BBV. it's a permanent price drop as far as i know

Not so permanent prices at BBV. The Wii wireless sensor bar that was reported at $2/5/10 (5 here was the lowest I seen it at that location) now scans at $39.99, at least at the BBV on Arthur St. in Thunder Bay, On.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Wii Play's worth $10?! WTF!

yeah i was kinda surprised at that too o.o

i wonder how much wiifit [software] can be traded in for...

Not so permanent prices at BBV. The Wii wireless sensor bar that was reported at $2/5/10 (5 here was the lowest I seen it at that location) now scans at $39.99, at least at the BBV on Arthur St. in Thunder Bay, On.

iduno ive raised some flags before with pricing on certain games such as harry potter and the godfather for wii. i guess some places just dont have the lower costs...

as a sidenote:

went to BBV yesterday, picked up 3 intec wii faceplates for $1 horray XD

[mahjongmaniac]

I thought Bonkey Kong Barrel Blast traded for like $25, that was the latest TIV reported here for it.

it was ~$25 last wk... dunno if it's changed. but since that post suggests total $58 in TIV, it implies that it's unchanged.

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Was stranglehold and pgr4 on sale at EB or BBV for 10 bucks?
also, is it still there for 10 bucks if you can find it?

forget about PGR4 ... it's dropped to $4-5 in TIV.... used to be ~$13 =(

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I traded 10 games today, and got 50 bonus plus 10% more with an uncircled receipt.

was the 10% in extra TIC calc'd based on the total TIV before the bonus $50 (via TMGM) was added, or after ??

cuz last time i used one, they said it only applied before.

[jjrooster]

Thanks chickenwing for your work with this (awesome list formatting and updates). I'm a bit late, but I picked up Alien Syndrome, Soldier of Fortune and Turning Point so I'll rip through those 360 games for some points and trade them in for Rock Band 2 hopefully. I also grabbed Jericho and Jumper for some easy points. I am a sad *****.

[Persuade]

Lets say you do the trade 3 get it free deal to get NHL09 at EB. What would happen if you return NHL09 at EB, unopened, with the receipt? Would you get full cash value back ($70?) or would you get the trade in value of the games you traded in back (30-50$)?

[Trigger]

Lets say you do the trade 3 get it free deal to get NHL09 at EB. What would happen if you return NHL09 at EB, unopened, with the receipt? Would you get full cash value back ($70?) or would you get the trade in value of the games you traded in back (30-50$)?

Pretty sure it's full cash value back on credit/gift card ($59.99 or $69.99). You also don't have to pay taxes once you use that.. so you get an additional 13%

That being said, if they find out you're doing it specifically for that reason.. don't try. Maybe tell them that you got it for a present already and ask for your options.

[belowzeros]

Pretty sure it's full cash value back on credit/gift card ($59.99 or $69.99). You also don't have to pay taxes once you use that.. so you get an additional 13%

That being said, if they find out you're doing it specifically for that reason.. don't try. Maybe tell them that you got it for a present already and ask for your options.


So is it correct that anytime when you pay with a gift card or edge credit you do not pay taxes?

[chdude3]

So is it correct that anytime when you pay with a gift card or edge credit you do not pay taxes?In my experience - gift card yes taxes, Edge credit no taxes.

[Haz]

So is it correct that anytime when you pay with a gift card or edge credit you do not pay taxes?The EB gift cards are just like every other retailer, you just like regular payment so you'll be charged tax. The Edge card is different because it's the trade-in credit that's accumulated and it's amount on the card is used to credit your purchase before the tax.

[rollen]

FYI, resistance 2 has now been added to the list that qualify for the trade 3 promo.

[Haz]

FYI, resistance 2 has now been added to the list that qualify for the trade 3 promo.Took them long enough.

[funkymankevx]

Now I just got one of those PS3s for 300 bucks, I want to pre-order LBP and Resistance 2. I think RFD might cause me to drop out of school.

[brucedlx]

hmm, I always get charged tax w/ my trade in credit. Maybe I'll bring this up next purchase I make.

[grappos13]

anyone know if turning point: fall of liberty for PS3 is still 14.99 used at blockbuster videos?

[brucedlx]

Pretty sure it's full cash value back on credit/gift card ($59.99 or $69.99). You also don't have to pay taxes once you use that.. so you get an additional 13%

That being said, if they find out you're doing it specifically for that reason.. don't try. Maybe tell them that you got it for a present already and ask for your options.

Actually if you do T3GIF you won't get your money back. The best they can do for you is let you pre-order another game that is also T3GIF, but they won't actually give you money as that is basically like giving you cash for used games, which I don't think they are allowed to do.

[katamaris4ever]

anyone know if turning point: fall of liberty for PS3 is still 14.99 used at blockbuster videos?

Not sure if the PS3 version is 15 dollars used, but I did see a 360 version used for 15 bucks.

[Dougmoto]

I picked up Turning point for 360 NEW at a price of 14.99 at BBV

EB guy asked me why i even bought that :lol:

[Nanodollars]

Still have a few HP- Order of the Pheonix and Pirates of the Carribean (wii) at the Ottawa stores for $9.99. I traded them both at EB for NHL 2k9. They had a TIV of $15 and $16 respectively.

[belowzeros]

hmm, I always get charged tax w/ my trade in credit. Maybe I'll bring this up next purchase I make.

that's been my experience too actually which is why I asked. I'm going to have to watch my next edge purchase to see. It would be nice to get that tax value it would put them inline with bbv sometimes. I like to buy pc games there occasionally.

[grappos13]

dougmotto... do you know what the trade in value of turning point is?

[brucedlx]

I'm 90% sure that turning point is 8+ TIV at ebgames if that's what ur wondering.

[grappos13]

yup bruce i was wondering that.. i called EB games and i confirmed that the TIV for Turning Point PS3 is $26!!... seems pretty good considering you can get it at BBV for around 15 if you can find it.. i have called the blockbusters in my area (markham and richmond hill) and none of them have it for sale...

question... if i were to find one of these, wouldnt it be better to just save the 26 dollar credit instead of use that one towards say, the purchase of NHL 09 or something... like wouldnt it make more sense for me to do two 8 dollar TIV + my 10 dollars to get nhl 09.. or just 3 games with TIV of 8?? can i do that tho? like trade in 3 to get the game then just keep this one on the side but trade it in too? if i find one tonite im probably gonna trade it in tonite since the TIV could go down tomorrow :(

[katamaris4ever]

I picked up Turning point for 360 NEW at a price of 14.99 at BBV

EB guy asked me why i even bought that :lol:

Uggh, I hate those guys that tell you what not to buy. If you want a game, it's under your discretion to research the ratings and find out if you want it or not.

[brucedlx]

question... if i were to find one of these, wouldnt it be better to just save the 26 dollar credit instead of use that one towards say, the purchase of NHL 09 or something... like wouldnt it make more sense for me to do two 8 dollar TIV + my 10 dollars to get nhl 09.. or just 3 games with TIV of 8?? can i do that tho? like trade in 3 to get the game then just keep this one on the side but trade it in too? if i find one tonite im probably gonna trade it in tonite since the TIV could go down tomorrow :(

you're right, if the TIV is 26$ it's a waste to use it for T3GIF. You're better off finding some cheap trade fodder from BBV that no1 is going to play or buy anyways and use that for your t3gif. Ebgames tells you this themselves, if you bring in 4 or 5 games that are 8+, they will take the 3 cheapest to use for your trade, and suggest that you trade in the other ones for straight credit.

You should find 2 other games and take it in to get an extra 10$ of value as well for the trade 3 get 10$ extra to got with your 26$.

[grappos13]

cool.. ya im going to try and get 4 more games if possible.. will check a couple of BBV tonite... i wanan do 2 games + 10 dolalrs for NHL 09... and then 3 games for credit i guess.. since i get the +10.. then use it later on for another game...

thanks...

[Gentile]

I love these game sales between EB and BBV. I have bought and traded dozens of games in the last few months.

One example is Halo 3 CE that EB had for $9.99 way back.
I pricebeat it at FS for less than $5.
I traded that into BBV for $30.
I bought 3 games at BBV today using that $30 credit.
Went to EB and traded them in for $70! Not a bad return on 5 bucks.

[CrazyJohnny]

Picked up Madden 08 for the Wii for $7.99 USED and the game has an $8+ TIV at EB.

[kwijibo]

that's been my experience too actually which is why I asked. I'm going to have to watch my next edge purchase to see. It would be nice to get that tax value it would put them inline with bbv sometimes. I like to buy pc games there occasionally.

Doubtful, as the computer automatically processes Edge cards and doesn't charge tax. What happens a lot of times is the employee will tell you the total including tax (since the computer automatically lists it), then the edge card takes off the pre-tax price. Double-check your receipt.

[chopchop330]

Wow I'm surprised that Dirt's TIV jumped back up, it was low when I tried to trade it in few months ago.

[mahjongmaniac]

I think RFD might cause me to drop out of school.

you know you're addicted to RFD when .....

lol :D


you need to stop visiting RFD :D

[the_fm]

is anyone in Montreal able to find VF5? i went to the one downtown and one on Pie-IX/Beaubien and they don't have it.

if possible, not west from the one downtown, it's too far :o

[Stetson717]

sorry to rehash the tax issue with the edge card store credit but...

If part of the cost of an item is payed with credit, is only the remaining portion taxed?

For example, let's say I have $200 in store credit stored on my edge card and I purchase a 40gb PS3. Am I charged tax only on $199 or on the full $399?

[Haz]

sorry to rehash the tax issue with the edge card store credit but...

If part of the cost of an item is payed with credit, is only the remaining portion taxed?

For example, let's say I have $200 in store credit stored on my edge card and I purchase a 40gb PS3. Am I charged tax only on $199 or on the full $399?You're only taxed on the remaining, in this example, $199.

[Stetson717]

You're only taxed on the remaining, in this example, $199.

Thank you very much for the reply.

[belowzeros]

is anyone in Montreal able to find VF5? i went to the one downtown and one on Pie-IX/Beaubien and they don't have it.

if possible, not west from the one downtown, it's too far :o



I saw a few of them in Toronto. I'd offer to ship you one but it probably kills the appeal of the deal :)

[expy]

is anyone in Montreal able to find VF5? i went to the one downtown and one on Pie-IX/Beaubien and they don't have it.

if possible, not west from the one downtown, it's too far :o

West Island has a few. St-Charles (the one closer to the 20)

[belowzeros]

Q. Does EB still not allow more than 1 copy of a title on a trade, or have they stopped or eased up on that policy?


I am having trouble finding a 3rd title at blockbuster worth 8 dollars. I'm a little late to this latest promo as per usual lol :D

[grappos13]

just got back from blockbuster earlier...

purchased DIRT used for 14.99... and fantastic 4 for ps3 for 14.99 used and got Turning Point free (was 9.99).. i couldnt find anoither 9.99 game that had 8+ trade value at EB so this had to do...

so ended up paying 33 dollars or so...trade in value for both DIRT and turning point (both xbox 360) was 18 each.. so 36... and the trade in value of this fantastic 4 game is 8 dollars...so if i trade in all 3 it would get me 36+8+10 = 54... so i gain like 20 dollars i guess....

im actually gonna play that fantastic 4 game now for ps3 (yes i heard it was pretty bad) but might as well at least play it and pass it (heard its short) and then trade it in towards a free game... if i can even find more of these games at the blockbusters!!! will go looking tomorrow night...FYI.. only thing left with a 8+ trade in value at the Stouffville Blockbuster is Fear Files brand new for 15 dollars...i think the trade in at EB is 11..

anyone seen tony hawk proving grounds at a blockbuster near markham for the used price of 15 dollars? i just got a ps3 and i watnt to have a skating game.. and i guess ill stick with tony unless ppl tell me EA skate is much better

[expy]

just got back from blockbuster earlier...

purchased DIRT used for 14.99... and fantastic 4 for ps3 for 14.99 used and got Turning Point free (was 9.99).. i couldnt find anoither 9.99 game that had 8+ trade value at EB so this had to do...

so ended up paying 33 dollars or so...trade in value for both DIRT and turning point (both xbox 360) was 18 each.. so 36... and the trade in value of this fantastic 4 game is 8 dollars...so if i trade in all 3 it would get me 36+8+10 = 54... so i gain like 20 dollars i guess....

im actually gonna play that fantastic 4 game now for ps3 (yes i heard it was pretty bad) but might as well at least play it and pass it (heard its short) and then trade it in towards a free game... if i can even find more of these games at the blockbusters!!! will go looking tomorrow night...FYI.. only thing left with a 8+ trade in value at the Stouffville Blockbuster is Fear Files brand new for 15 dollars...i think the trade in at EB is 11..

anyone seen tony hawk proving grounds at a blockbuster near markham for the used price of 15 dollars? i just got a ps3 and i watnt to have a skating game.. and i guess ill stick with tony unless ppl tell me EA skate is much better

How'd u get Turning point free?

[jonkaho]

How'd u get Turning point free?

probally from the Buy 2 get 1 free deal.

[expy]

probally from the Buy 2 get 1 free deal.

Where's that going on, didn't see that last time I went.

[NonStopInTheMix]

probally from the Buy 2 get 1 free deal.

wow and i thought that deal died a few days ago =\

[wesleyw]

Dropped by the BBV on my way home and bought 4 games today for <$70, and traded it into EB +$10 for Madden 09 and NHL 09.

FIFA Street + Need for Speed Proving Grounds for $40 and got Tony Hawk Proving Grounds for free.

Also added Wii Sega Superstar Tennis for $14.99.

Saved ~$25 for Madden/NHL

[Captain Snazzypants]

I love these game sales between EB and BBV. I have bought and traded dozens of games in the last few months.

One example is Halo 3 CE that EB had for $9.99 way back.
I pricebeat it at FS for less than $5.
I traded that into BBV for $30.
I bought 3 games at BBV today using that $30 credit.
Went to EB and traded them in for $70! Not a bad return on 5 bucks.

THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is what the game is all about :twisted:
And for those who haven't yet realized this is all a game, and RFD is the training ground, consider yourself initiated...

Well played, Gentile, well played.... :twisted:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Q. Does EB still not allow more than 1 copy of a title on a trade, or have they stopped or eased up on that policy?


I am having trouble finding a 3rd title at blockbuster worth 8 dollars. I'm a little late to this latest promo as per usual lol :D

From my experience, they don't allow the same game for the same platform on one T3G1F transaction. I have successfully traded in the same game for PS3 and X360 plus another to qualify, but that was pushing it.

Besides, WTF do they care, anyway? I'm sure there are some staff that wouldn't care a bit...

[AmmoWasted]

Anyone know what the TIV for Bioshock for 360 is?

[Dougmoto]

The BBV trade in for assassins creed has probably gone way down from 15, because they're selling for 24.99 used now. Also, I think the B2G1 is over, the signs were down at my local BB

[mahjongmaniac]

Q. Does EB still not allow more than 1 copy of a title on a trade, or have they stopped or eased up on that policy?

errr... if anything, they're more likely to be more strict on that rule...

perhaps you can hope to find a n00b that doesn't know better and accept it, but GL w/ that....


I am having trouble finding a 3rd title at blockbuster worth 8 dollars. I'm a little late to this latest promo as per usual lol :D

you should be doing what many of us do then... write down cheap PPed titles, and then phone up local EBG store(s) asking for TIV quotes =D

---------

From my experience, they don't allow the same game for the same platform on one T3G1F transaction. I have successfully traded in the same game for PS3 and X360 plus another to qualify, but that was pushing it.

i've done it before, but long time ago.

also, it's easier to do if you have lots of games (particularly for console trade promos where you trade 5+ games)

Besides, WTF do they care, anyway? I'm sure there are some staff that wouldn't care a bit...

the normal staff prbly could care less... but i'm sure MODs would care

[jonkaho]

Anyone know what the TIV for Bioshock for 360 is?

somewhere between 14-18 dollars.

[Anarchy]

Question for you guys.

The promo at EB is trade two games with min $8 TIV and get NHL09 for $10 bucks right?

What if I had one game with $8 TIV. Could I use two games (say with $4 TIV each) and combine them for this promo, so I would be trading in three games but with $16 TIV total?

Edit: Oops wrong thread haha. But I guess it's related.

[Impossibles]

Question for you guys.

The promo at EB is trade two games with min $8 TIV and get NHL09 for $10 bucks right?

What if I had one game with $8 TIV. Could I use two games (say with $4 TIV each) and combine them for this promo, so I would be trading in three games but with $16 TIV total?

Edit: Oops wrong thread haha. But I guess it's related.

Doesn't work that way, its 2 games with TIV of $8

[grappos13]

the buy 2 used get 1 free deal was still on at the BBV in Stouffville (10 min north of hwy 7 on hwy 48).... i need to find some other trade in ones...i have this fantastic 4 game that is 8 dollar TIV.. i tried it on ps3 last nite.. terrible... anyone know if any of the markham stores have any of the 8+ TIV left? im guessing no one will tell me anyway cuz they wouldnt have left it there lol... damn.. i just want 1 more so i can do the trade for nhl 09... oh and if anyone knows where i can get a cheap used tony hawk proving grounds.. please let me know!!!

thanks

[belowzeros]

you should be doing what many of us do then... write down cheap PPed titles, and then phone up local EBG store(s) asking for TIV quotes =D


yaya I know. I've been doing that actually I have a pretty good sized list of what's what. It's just that everything is cleared out by now around me. I'm gonna have to throw in the towel and admit defeat this time around =p

It's not like I have the money or even need MORE games that I don't have time to play lol :) thanks MM for the advice.

[funkymankevx]

This deal seems to still be on at a few locations around me, I might try and get another pre-order. Maybe Little Big Planet this time.

[brucedlx]

Yea I just stopped by today, my BBV still has buy 2 get 1 free on used games.

Can anyone confirm is two worlds still has 8+ TIV?? I guess I'll find out myself soon enough. Playing SC4 has made me want to get force unleashed now.

[funkymankevx]

I'm pretty sure it still does, I've traded it in recently.

[TheGamer2400]

This deal seems to still be on at a few locations around me, I might try and get another pre-order. Maybe Little Big Planet this time.

Isn't LittleBigPlanet going to be only available to download through the PlayStation Store?

[mr_sandman]

I saw used Virtua Fighter 5 on Xbox360 for $20 & $10 and Sega Rally Revo for $10

[wpooh888]

Isn't LittleBigPlanet going to be only available to download through the PlayStation Store?

No there will definitely be a disc version.

[belowzeros]

Anyone know what the trade in on Virtua Fighter 5 is btw? tks

[Jouvert]

Anyone know what the trade in on Virtua Fighter 5 is btw? tks

Both the 360 & PS3 versions have a TIV of below $8.

[belowzeros]

Both the 360 & PS3 versions have a TIV of below $8.


ty

[expy]

No there will definitely be a disc version.

There will be, already pre-purchased it.

[chickenwing]

Dropped by the BBV on my way home and bought 4 games today for <$70, and traded it into EB +$10 for Madden 09 and NHL 09.

FIFA Street + Need for Speed Proving Grounds for $40 and got Tony Hawk Proving Grounds for free.

Also added Wii Sega Superstar Tennis for $14.99.

Saved ~$25 for Madden/NHL

I'm happy to hear that worked out for you :)

Well, I've revamped the list again. I can get past the formatting issues and character limit by using excel and posting a picture :P

If your computer has issues displaying it (too large, horizontal scroll bar, etc.) please tell me so I can shrink it down in the next update.

[neksus]

Any chance on highlighting the rows where TIV >=8?

[Stetson717]

If anyone is interested Harry Potter for PS3 sells for 14.99 at Blockbuster and trades in at EB Games for $10.

Blazing Angels for Wii sells for 14.99 used but doesn't qualify for the Trade 3 Get 1 free promo as it's TIV at EB Games is only $7.

[NonStopInTheMix]

If anyone is interested Harry Potter for PS3 sells for 14.99 at Blockbuster and trades in at EB Games for $10.

Blazing Angels for Wii sells for 14.99 used but doesn't qualify for the Trade 3 Get 1 free promo as it's TIV at EB Games is only $7.

wouldnt it be better to get the wii one since it trades in for $15? [last time i checked]

[trackercowe]

Hey, major props to the nice updates to the original poster who keeps making things that much easier. I bought FIFA 08, and two copies of Nights Journey of Dreams. I hope to make some sort of deal at EB tomorrow. The Southside Edmonton ebgames is decent. They don't really know about all the deals, but for the most part they don't care if you have the original cases, or instructions. Now I just hope they let me trade it two of the same games.

Thanks again to all the people updating this thread, and to chickenwing.

Btw, if you need it the tiv for Unreal Tournament for the PS3 is $8.

[Gentile]

I picked up the following Wii games for $9.99 each tonight, all trade in for $11 at EB

SSX Blur
Super Swing Golf
Sims 2: Pets

[CrazyJohnny]

I picked up the following Wii games for $9.99 each tonight, all trade in for $11 at EB

SSX Blur
Super Swing Golf
Sims 2: Pets

Last month, I did the T3G1F for Battlefield: Bad Company and the TIV for SSX Blur was $8!

Other updates:

Nascar 08 for the X360 has a TIV of $7.
Tiger Woods 07 for the Wii and Quake 4 for the X360 both have an $8+ TIV.

[kzboi]

that's a sick list man.. good job..

[The drew]

that's a sick list man.. good job..

+1 Just Realized that right now

[Late Night Merchant]

Here's another great price from BBV: Brand New Ninja Gaiden 2 for $39.99 or used for 34.99. It's in the August Mag, so the price should be national. Quite hot IMO, so go check it out.

[mau77on]

that's a sick list man.. good job..


+2

[kaddy69]

BBV buy 2 used get 1 free in done in Calgary.

I picked up

Fear files $9.99
Quake 4 $7.99


Hopefully I can trade these at EB tomorrow for NHL 09.

[DreadDeals]

I picked up the following Wii games for $9.99 each tonight, all trade in for $11 at EB

SSX Blur
Super Swing Golf
Sims 2: Pets

Holy crap. That's what I just picked up earlier tonight.
Same 3 games. $10 each. :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0

[AmmoWasted]

Went to my local BBV today. And wouldn't you know it they were cleared out.

[greywolf501]

Went to my local BBV today. And wouldn't you know it they were cleared out.
No ****... you were about two months late to the beginning of the clearance.

[HockeyFan]

No ****... you were about two months late to the beginning of the clearance.

:D

[dgr81]

Went to two BBV's here in the GTA and the B2G1F is still on for previously played games.

Got 2 copies of Two Worlds (360), 2 copies of Tony Hawk PG (360), 1 copy of Nights (Wii) and Batallion Wars (Wii) for $60 and traded all 6 in for Madden 09 and NHL 09.

Going to grab 3 more games later and pre-order Star Wars. Lot's of titles still out there.

Thanks OP :)

[mahjongmaniac]

wouldnt it be better to get the wii one since it trades in for $15? [last time i checked]

if you're trading in for the T3GIF promos, it's more ideal to choose games w/ borderline $8 TIV (or around that)

games w/ $15 TIV are better off traded in individually for TIC

[belowzeros]

Got 2 copies of Two Worlds (360), 2 copies of Tony Hawk PG (360), 1 copy of Nights (Wii) and Batallion Wars (Wii) for $60 and traded all 6 in for Madden 09 and NHL 09.



You did pretty well so late into the promo. Personally I haven't had any luck in GTA. Often I can find 2 titles but not a 3rd.

[funkymankevx]

I'm thinking of doing this again, but I'm unsure of what to pre-order.

Which of these games can you use the T3IF:
Gears 2
Resistance 2
Little Big Planet?

Are there any other big games coming out for the 360/PS3 I might be interested in? I have Fallout 3, and Too Human pre-ordered already.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I'm thinking of doing this again, but I'm unsure of what to pre-order.

Which of these games can you use the T3IF:
Gears 2
Resistance 2
Little Big Planet?

Are there any other big games coming out for the 360/PS3 I might be interested in? I have Fallout 3, and Too Human pre-ordered already.

Dont' know about Gears, but Resistance 2 and Little Big Planet are definitely on the radar. Some store staff seem unaware of that, but the nearby EB has a list taped to their counter which gets updated frequently. LBP, R2, Fallout3, etc. have been on that list for a few weeks now...

[Stetson717]

You don't always have to use the Trade 3 Get 1 Free promo to get the game you want. If your store doesn't have the game you want on the list of games you can get free with the promo, you can easily take advantage of the chart in the first post of this thread to build enough credit for the game of your choice.

I've personally worked out a chart of ratios.

The games with the top ratios are Pirates(wii) at 3.0, Harry Potter(wii) at 2.81, Turning point(360) at 2.7, and turning point(PS3) at 2.6.

There are various reports for donkey kong barrel blast but i'm pretty sure it trades in at 12 which gives it a ratio of 2.25.

these ratios obviously are correct if you use the b2g1 free promo at bbv and bundle 3 games at the same value which essentially knocks off 33.3% of the stickered price. :D

[TheBigBoi]

Along the lines of EB not having the game I want to pre-order using T3G1F, can't I just get one game now that is on their list, leave it in the packaging and then return it later saying I don't want it?

[dbdudley]

Along the lines of EB not having the game I want to pre-order using T3G1F, can't I just get one game now that is on their list, leave it in the packaging and then return it later saying I don't want it?

Or pre-order something that comes out way in the future and switch it when you find something you like.

[mahjongmaniac]

Along the lines of EB not having the game I want to pre-order using T3G1F, can't I just get one game now that is on their list, leave it in the packaging and then return it later saying I don't want it?

except that you'd have a ltd time span to return it (14 days)

you're better off pre-ordering, and then switch later.

[TheBigBoi]

Sounds good. I'll see if they hopefully have Star Wars Force Unleashed, but if not I'll preorder whatever has the furthest release date. Thanks for the help folks.

[dgr81]

You did pretty well so late into the promo. Personally I haven't had any luck in GTA. Often I can find 2 titles but not a 3rd.

still lots of used copies of games with TIV > $8 available in mississauga. check out the store at rathburn and tomken if you're in the area.

can get 3 $14.99 games for ~$33 with the B2G1F promo.

[mario-rock]

Do you need to be a BBV member to buy games?

[Apal]

Do you need to be a BBV member to buy games?

No

[kaddy69]

Traded at EB today for NHL 09:

Fear files $9.99 (BBV used) $10 (EB)
Quake 4 $7.99 (BBV used) $8 (EB)

So I ended up paying about $30 for NHL 09 :)

[TheBigBoi]

Bah, I went to two different locations today and I was able to find 2 games but not a third. I have one more that's a little bit further but I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow.

[Stetson717]

any official word when this ends? When I asked a couple workers a few weeks back, they said til the end of the month. I'm guessing Sunday or Monday(seeing its a holiday) could be the last day of the b2g1 promo

[kaddy69]

any official word when this ends? When I asked a couple workers a few weeks back, they said til the end of the month. I'm guessing Sunday or Monday(seeing its a holiday) could be the last day of the b2g1 promo

They said the promotion wasn't on when I was there yesterday. I think they said it ended Tuesday or Wednesday.

[trackercowe]

I traded in FIFA 08, Alien Syndrome, and Nights Journey of Dreams today. The chick forced me to pay for refurbishing, but when I traded in 10 last time and a few were scratches up, I didn't mind this time.

I decided to get another copy of Socom Confrontation, but when they were finishing the order they noted that the price was now $39.99, not $59.99. I am not sure why that is, it is the PS3 version, not the PSP or anything. I hope it does come with the headset, but they did say it will all be adjusted when I pick them up in October. I hope I don't get hosed, as I would prefer to get a $60 game instead if that is the case.

[mahjongmaniac]

I traded in FIFA 08, Alien Syndrome, and Nights Journey of Dreams today. The chick forced me to pay for refurbishing, but when I traded in 10 last time and a few were scratches up, I didn't mind this time.

they can't really "force you" ... just don't trade the game in =)

i would've brought it in another day / diff. time / diff. ppl working, or at another location, and try again.
there are always those employees that don't or forget to check disc condition... :D

[jmgk]

I just got back from BBV and got the 2 for one deal at the BBV on Hazledean Road in Kanata. I got Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PS3) and Tony Hawk Proving Grounds (360) both for 14.99 then I got Nights for Wii for free.

Traded them in for SC4 with the T3GIF.

Thanks to the OP.

[Stetson717]

They said the promotion wasn't on when I was there yesterday. I think they said it ended Tuesday or Wednesday.

You should try other stores cause I went to three yesterday and all of them still had it on.

[trackercowe]

they can't really "force you" ... just don't trade the game in =)

i would've brought it in another day / diff. time / diff. ppl working, or at another location, and try again.
there are always those employees that don't or forget to check disc condition... :D

Well who knows if the tiv's stay that high for long. Also I got the bonus $10 in credit, and that deal is only on for a bit longer. Now I have $151 in EB games credit. If I only didn't already have so many games to play.

Plus I got the last copy of Call of Duty 4 at Superstore (the guy held it for me), so overall it was a profitable day.

[belowzeros]

any official word when this ends? When I asked a couple workers a few weeks back, they said til the end of the month. I'm guessing Sunday or Monday(seeing its a holiday) could be the last day of the b2g1 promo

a couple stores i have visited took their promo down on july 20 and one of the others said that it's going to come down anytime but they didn't have a specific date. chances are maybe it's officially ended but still lingering until someone at head office sees inventory levels get low enough. the discount sku still works so the promo is still live even if a store says it's done since the sku's are controlled at head office.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well who knows if the tiv's stay that high for long.

well, if you're uncomfortable w/ taking that risk, by all means go to another store to trade. =) (altho it might be a lil hassle running around)

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a couple stores i have visited took their promo down on july 20 and one of the others said that it's going to come down anytime but they didn't have a specific date. chances are maybe it's officially ended but still lingering until someone at head office sees inventory levels get low enough. the discount sku still works so the promo is still live even if a store says it's done since the sku's are controlled at head office.

the few stores i've called yesterday inquiring about TMGM said pretty much the same thing...
but seeing that this promo has been around for a good mth or so, don't expect it to last too much further into next wk

generally spking, it doesn't seem like trade promos last for >1 mth....

[belowzeros]

Hey on a positive note Overlord previously viewed has dropped to 19.99 at BBV. I happened to see one in the bin and snatched it up. I was pleasantly surprised when I got home and checked the disc out and it's pretty near mint. Not a bad game from what I read and kinda fun. Has some DLC too. :)

[rockstarvan]

just traded in some games that I got from RV's 2 for $40, here's the list:

MGS4---$42
C&C Kane's War ---$28
Ninja Gaiden 2---$38
Bad Comapny---$42
$150+$10 extra credit for trading in 4 games
total---$160.

did someone say Ninja Gaiden 2 is selling for $39.99 brand new,
and $34.99 used? I thought I was going to get less than $30 for NG2:D
now i have a 2nd copy of NG2 I'd like to trade in at BBV, when I do trade-in,
would they know that I have traded in a copy of NG2 previously?
I brought 2 copies of NG2 to them tonight, and the guy said they can't accept multiple copies of the same title. Perhaps I should go back to RV
and grab some $9.99 games they may worth more at BV :)

[belowzeros]

did someone say Ninja Gaiden 2 is selling for $39.99 brand new,
and $34.99 used? I thought I was going to get less than $30 for NG2:D

Once their system updates next week I'm sure the NG2 tiv will drop since it just dropped for new today on their new flyer. It will balance itself out soon for sure.


now i have a 2nd copy of NG2 I'd like to trade in at BBV, when I do trade-in, would they know that I have traded in a copy of NG2 previously?
I brought 2 copies of NG2 to them tonight, and the guy said they can't accept multiple copies of the same title.

Yea technically you are only allowed 2 copies of the same title traded on your account. Different platforms don't count. The system won't refuse your title if you happen to trade 3 of the same, it's up to the employee to notice and enforce. So it's pretty easy to get away with if you try hard enough :) Another trick is to go to another location.


$150+$10 extra credit for trading in 4 games

I didn't realize BBV had a bonus promotion on right now. I think I got ripped off the other day lol =p

[rockstarvan]

Once their system updates next week
next week would mean sunday correct?:D I should head back tomorrow morning before NG2 tiv drops, i bet tiv will go below 30..

[grappos13]

I just got back from BBV and got the 2 for one deal at the BBV on Hazledean Road in Kanata. I got Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PS3) and Tony Hawk Proving Grounds (360) both for 14.99 then I got Nights for Wii for free.

Traded them in for SC4 with the T3GIF.

Thanks to the OP.

really?

was this today? (Aug 2nd) because when i called them today they told me that the ps3 has no trade in value or else i woulda got tiger woods 07 for 10 from bbv and then traded both and 10 dollars for nhl 09 preorder... let me know plz thx

[lostinwind]

trade in 3 games to EB for preorder COD:World at War
Fear File/360 TIV 11
Naruto/Wii TIV 11
SIMs 2:Pets/Wii TIV 11
I also tried to ask for 10 extra credits, but was told promotion can't be combined. I asked another store, got the same answer.

Also trade 3 games to EB
MGS4/ps3 TIV 30
GTA4/360 TIV 30
RayMan RR2 /Wii TIV 17
plus 10 extra credits, not good compare to BBV TIV, but I found it's easy to trade games to EB even though they did charge me some refurbish fee, the BBV I traded before didn't take games without menu or with scratches on it, really picky. Another advantage is I can use credits in any EB game store and save tax, not like BBV only in the store which you did trade in.

[belowzeros]

Also trade 3 games to EB
MGS4/ps3 TIV 30
GTA4/360 TIV 30



wow that's rough, they were just 35 and 38 yesterday

[TheShinyDemon]

I brought in a list of my collection of 20-some odd PS2 titles to EB Games the other day for their trade-in values.. most of 'em are worth less than 5 dollars, but I could post the entire list here if you guys wanted..?

You guys might have some of these laying around somewhere in your house, collecting dust, and it might help shed a few bucks with a new game you wanna get. Lemme know. :)

[mahjongmaniac]

just traded in some games that I got from RV's 2 for $40, here's the list:

MGS4---$42
C&C Kane's War ---$28
Ninja Gaiden 2---$38
Bad Comapny---$42
$150+$10 extra credit for trading in 4 games
total---$160.

what's this extra $10 TIC? ... at BBV? :confused:


I brought 2 copies of NG2 to them tonight, and the guy said they can't accept multiple copies of the same title. Perhaps I should go back to RV
and grab some $9.99 games they may worth more at BV :)

sounds like a lot of ppl have been "abusing" the trade and have been doing multiples...
must've been more strict after that EBG deal $5 (used) / $10 (new) GH3 (360) game trade fiasco....

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Yea technically you are only allowed 2 copies of the same title traded on your account. Different platforms don't count. The system won't refuse your title if you happen to trade 3 of the same, it's up to the employee to notice and enforce.

well, if you're not an "abuser", there's no reason that they'd check your acct and trade history...

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trade in 3 games to EB for preorder COD:World at War
Fear File/360 TIV 11
Naruto/Wii TIV 11
SIMs 2:Pets/Wii TIV 11
I also tried to ask for 10 extra credits, but was told promotion can't be combined. I asked another store, got the same answer.

i think official policy is promos can't be combined (otherwise you can imagine a lot of ppl trying to abuse it)

however, having said that, apparently not all employees know about that and some RFDers have been able to slide by getting a $10 Edge card even when they're not supposed to for T3GIF....

... the BBV I traded before didn't take games without menu or with scratches on it, really picky. Another advantage is I can use credits in any EB game store and save tax, not like BBV only in the store which you did trade in.

^that employee must be a former EBG staff :D

[jmgk]

really?

was this today? (Aug 2nd) because when i called them today they told me that the ps3 has no trade in value or else i woulda got tiger woods 07 for 10 from bbv and then traded both and 10 dollars for nhl 09 preorder... let me know plz thx

Do you mean Fantastic 4 for the PS3? I got about $10 for each trade in (Tony Hawk Proving Ground and Nights for Wii. I picked them up on August 1st and traded them in on August 1st.

[zoro69]

Here the multiple copy thing at BBV varies but what employee you get. It could be at exactly the same time and it would depend on if you were at the front of the line when one clerk was ready or when the one beside her was. Was like that long before the whole EB guitar hero thing.

If they want to have a simple policy like no duplicates why not just put it on a sign or on their website so everyone knows?

[CFRTim]

When I got my PPV 360 games from BBV last week I asked the CSR if I can get the original 360 box, the guy went in the back and got it for me no problem. I wonder if they have a pile of them back there, since I don't like the "lockable" black BBV covers, and if they would exchange all of them.

[revenge7777]

Here are some more tiv at Eb

Mass effect $4:mad:
Two worlds $10
Nfs most wanted $9
Tony hawk $11

Got nhl 09 with two worlds and tony hawk.

[maxpowers]

TIV for Battlefield Bad Co. Gold Ed. is $49 @ BBV.

[rockstarvan]

When I got my PPV 360 games from BBV last week I asked the CSR if I can get the original 360 box, the guy went in the back and got it for me no problem. I wonder if they have a pile of them back there, since I don't like the "lockable" black BBV covers, and if they would exchange all of them.


you' were right, they keep piles of xbox 360/ps3/wii empty cases in the back, i happen to pick up a bunch of ps3/xbox360 cases when my local BBV was throwing away these cases a few months ago, they just put the pile next to the free paper at the entrance, and i grabbed the whole pile. you can probably just ask them if you need more than one. I bet a lot of the empty cases end up in the dumpster. oh you might ask why i need these cases, i was actually looking for regular dvd cases for homemade dvds *wink*

[Mr Al]

I picked up a PS3 to PS2 memory card adapter yesterday. I was marked $10.00 but it scanned in at only $2.00 :cheesygri

Mr Al

[rockstarvan]

a few more TIV:

resistance ps3 --$17
kingdom under fire Xbox360 --$7
ratchet & clank ps3--$28

[rockstarvan]

not like BBV only in the store which you did trade in.

that's not true, they can be transferred to any BBV, has to be done over the phone though. When you're physically at another BBV, pick up the items you want, tell CSR that you going to need credit transfer from another location.

[chdude3]

Another advantage is I can use credits in any EB game store and save tax, not like BBV only in the store which you did trade in.That's your own fault. When I trade at BBV, I put all the credit on my "Trade Card", which is good at ANY BBV store. Don't blame BBV for that.

[lostinwind]

That's your own fault. When I trade at BBV, I put all the credit on my "Trade Card", which is good at ANY BBV store. Don't blame BBV for that.

I never know that, when I set up a trading account, actually I asked the BBV clerk that if I can use these credits in another store, he said no, and never mentioned about "Trade Card" which can be used in another BBV store:(

[belowzeros]

I never know that, when I set up a trading account, actually I asked the BBV clerk that if I can use these credits in another store, he said no, and never mentioned about "Trade Card" which can be used in another BBV store:(


the trade card and the gift card are different somehow internally so make sure they give you the trade card version. the clerk at bbv changed mine today he said to get rid of the regular reloadable card it was a headache.

[CrazyJohnny]

a few more TIV:

resistance ps3 --$17
kingdom under fire Xbox360 --$7
ratchet & clank ps3--$28

Only $7!? The TIV for this game was $15 yesterday.

[Super strokey]

Thank you so much for making the list and the chart!!! You have saved me so much money and i just want to say that i really really appreciate all teh work you are doing! Thanks again, i will be using this to preorder a few games in the next few days

[mahjongmaniac]

Here the multiple copy thing at BBV varies but what employee you get. It could be at exactly the same time and it would depend on if you were at the front of the line when one clerk was ready or when the one beside her was. Was like that long before the whole EB guitar hero thing.

If they want to have a simple policy like no duplicates why not just put it on a sign or on their website so everyone knows?

well, i think we can all agree that the rules/policies governing duplicate trade-ins have become more strict in that regards...

back in '04 when BBV rarely had trade promos (particularly T4GIF), for me, duplicates was never a prblm... just don't trade 3 or more, cuz that'll get your acct. flagged/frozen.

nowadays, it seems like "you bring in 2 copies and CSR immediately calls HO"

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that's not true, they can be transferred to any BBV, has to be done over the phone though. When you're physically at another BBV, pick up the items you want, tell CSR that you going to need credit transfer from another location.

didn't no you can do that, but i've no clue why anyone would... whenever you trade in, ask to put the TIC onto a GTC (game trading card) or GC (gift card), as opposed to leave it sitting in your acct.

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the trade card and the gift card are different somehow internally so make sure they give you the trade card version. the clerk at bbv changed mine today he said to get rid of the regular reloadable card it was a headache.

care to explain how they're "diff." ???

AFAIK, they work the same....

if only their GTC was the same as the EBG Edge card... no taxes charged when using the store TIC to buy items....

[chickenwing]

Okay, I've shrunken down the size a bit so you can see more of the list. If it's too hard to read on your monitor, I've also included a link to the original excel file in the usage notes section of the first post.

If it's too small, please complain so I know to make it bigger again next time :cheesygri

[belowzeros]

care to explain how they're "diff." ???

AFAIK, they work the same....

if only their GTC was the same as the EBG Edge card... no taxes charged when using the store TIC to buy items....



Sorry MJM I'm honestly not sure. I asked the guy how they were different but he was mumbling like a mofo. AFAIK they are the same myself but he was hell bent on "upgrading" me...his words not mine.


Couple more TIVs I found today,

Lost Planet: Colonies Edition Used:$19.98 EBTIV $11
Overlord Used $19.98 EBTIV $11
GTA4 PS3 EBTIV $35 (was 8/1/08)

[rockstarvan]

thanks so much chickenwing, for putting together this list! I'll come back with
a bit more TIV for EB a bit later.

[Stetson717]

I just called EB Games and the guy confirmed that the trade more get more promo officially ended yesterday.

[rockstarvan]

traded in these titles for soul calibur IV:

rayman xbox 360
quake 4 xbox 360
two worlds xbox 360

soldier of fortune -payback dropped to $7, so its not good anymore.

these wii titles are good still:

rayman 2
wing island
medal of honor vanguard
heatseeker

[Setz]

I just called EB Games and the guy confirmed that the trade more get more promo officially ended yesterday.

Does this mean we'll be seeing the DS Lite/PSP promotion again?

[belowzeros]

BBV's is likely coming down as well. At one store I went back to today all the signs had been taken down since yesterday. At another one on the way home I was browsing through the bin and the manager lady said to buy anything I might want now as she was about to take the signs down and clean up the stock.

[belowzeros]

btw maybe someone in this thread can help me I have a quick question.

EBG receipts that are not circled do they offer a discount? I think I read that somewhere it might have been this thread. 10% off your receipt and used games only? Maybe someone can enlighten me...is the policy YMMV or is it official and enforceable. Oh, can it be stacked with Edge credit if the circle discount is for used games only.

ty :D

[mong]

btw maybe someone in this thread can help me I have a quick question.

EBG receipts that are not circled do they offer a discount? I think I read that somewhere it might have been this thread. 10% off your receipt and used games only? Maybe someone can enlighten me...is the policy YMMV or is it official and enforceable. Oh, can it be stacked with Edge credit if the circle discount is for used games only.

ty :D

The uncircled receipt is for trade-ins. When you trade-in games, you'll get a receipt for it. If they don't circle it, the next time you go and trade-in some games, you can show them your uncircled receipt so that they give you an extra 10% trade-in credit. So if you trade-in a game of 10$, you can get an extra 1$ credit with the receipt. Not 10% off for your future purchase. So obviously, can't be stacked with the Edge card since it's unrelated.

As for the policy, it should be like this for every EBGames if I remember previous threads that were made related to EB.

Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong.

[chopchop330]

Thanks OP!

But a heads up to those of you who are trying to do the trade more get more promo, it is over as of yesterday and I got lucky today when I traded 10 games in. The system no longer gives the bonus values automatically, so the clerk manually adjusted the values for me but she took off the signs immediately after my transaction.

[mahjongmaniac]

I just called EB Games and the guy confirmed that the trade more get more promo officially ended yesterday.

seeing that EBG has always been so inconsistent in the past w/ trade promo dates, i wouldn't be surprised if some staff still think it's going on and the banners are still up instore.

if the banners are still up, you can perhaps try asking them to honour it even tho the bonuses won't coming up in the system

[Stetson717]

Does this mean we'll be seeing the DS Lite/PSP promotion again?

I actually went into eb games and asked the same question. According to the girl, whom had some sort of print out in her hand which she was reading off of, it isn't. She didn't fully understand it but if you trade in a system with a certain amount of games, the trade value gets bumped up.

[CrazyJohnny]

One of the BBV's I went to this evening put back up the B2G1F signs for video games (a big sign in front of the store and a few small ones near the video game racks). Not sure if this is with all other BBV's as well.

[mahjongmaniac]

I actually went into eb games and asked the same question. According to the girl, whom had some sort of print out in her hand which she was reading off of, it isn't. She didn't fully understand it but if you trade in a system with a certain amount of games, the trade value gets bumped up.

while phoning around today to confirm if the TMGM event has expired, one of the staff told me the new promo is "trade in a console + n games and get bumped up TIV for another console"... (so essentially a console-for-console trade promo)

that was only f/ 1 store tho... and i've got no further details.

[chopchop330]

while phoning around today to confirm if the TMGM event has expired, one of the staff told me the new promo is "trade in a console + n games and get bumped up TIV for another console"... (so essentially a console-for-console trade promo)

that was only f/ 1 store tho... and i've got no further details.

With console prices dropping so much now, not a lot of people would be switching from PS3 to 360 or the other way around. I guess some might do it but it'd be nicer if it was a trade in X games + $XX for a new console. I would've waited with my games and trade in for a cheap ps3 lol.

[chopchop330]

Does anybody know when BBV usually pull games from the shelf? I think they only do it once at the beginning at the promo? I saw lots of good and cheap games at the beginning of this last promo but I went back last week and every good game was gone.

[jshebib]

Does anybody know when BBV usually pull games from the shelf? I think they only do it once at the beginning at the promo? I saw lots of good and cheap games at the beginning of this last promo but I went back last week and every good game was gone.

Good question. Never heard reports of WHEN bbv pulls their games. I don't think they do it very often. Unlike Rogers 2/40 or 2/30, when BBV pulls their previously played games they charge crazy prices ... $45 + for the newer games.

good and cheap games will always be picked up early.... and they might have been trade-ins, and not off the shelf.

[Avenger]

Does anybody know when BBV usually pull games from the shelf? I think they only do it once at the beginning at the promo? I saw lots of good and cheap games at the beginning of this last promo but I went back last week and every good game was gone.

In order to get good games I went in prior to the last promo, hid all the good rpg's and stuff in with some crappy dvd movies on a bottom shelf, then came back to get them when it started. They pull a lot of my 3 local blockbusters for these promos.

[jshebib]

In order to get good games I went in prior to the last promo, hid all the good rpg's and stuff in with some crappy dvd movies on a bottom shelf, then came back to get them when it started. They pull a lot of my 3 local blockbusters for these promos.

that only works for a couple days, since the XBOX games stick out due to the green case, etc. some quick BBV employee would eventually move them back :)

[akelouie]

here are some TIV for EB, went in on the 1st of August.

H.P and the Order of Phoenix (TIV - $8.00)
Need for Speed Most Wanted (TIV - $9.00)

does anyone know why, when I'm in Vancouver why BBv always has such crappy selections for used games compared to other places (across Canada)..?..

[expy]

here are some TIV for EB, went in on the 1st of August.

H.P and the Order of Phoenix (TIV - $8.00)
Need for Speed Most Wanted (TIV - $9.00)

does anyone know why, when I'm in Vancouver why BBv always has such crappy selections for used games compared to other places (across Canada)..?..

What console?

[mahjongmaniac]

With console prices dropping so much now, not a lot of people would be switching from PS3 to 360 or the other way around. I guess some might do it but it'd be nicer if it was a trade in X games + $XX for a new console. I would've waited with my games and trade in for a cheap ps3 lol.

i'm pretty sure it's not trade PS3 -> 360 or other way around.

FTR, if it's anything like the past, it's trade in current-gen consoles (PS2/XBOX/GCN/DSL/PSP) + n games towards a next-gen console

too bad it's unlikely to happen for the Wii... and even if it did, it'll be hard to go in at the right time when Wii is usually OOS

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Good question. Never heard reports of WHEN bbv pulls their games. I don't think they do it very often. Unlike Rogers 2/40 or 2/30, when BBV pulls their previously played games they charge crazy prices ... $45 + for the newer games.


uh... that's actually pretty good for new-release PPed games. BBV's PPed games are usually like only $5-10 cheaper than the new release ones, usually ~$50
even RV is around $45-50

but of course, if you're comparing to RV's 2/$40, then yes of course BBV's price sucks

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What console?

pretty sure PS3

[akelouie]

What console?

oops...sorry...for the xbox 360

[wpooh888]

Thanks OP ! Pre-ordered Little Big Planet & SOCOM Confrontation (w/headset). Used the following:

2 QUAKE 4 - 360
Harry Potter Order of Phoenix - Wii TIV
Tony Hawk Proving Ground - 360
Nights - Wii
Two Worlds - 360

[Pepsidewd]

I picked up Lost Planet 360 for 9.99$. I always liked the game but never bought it so today I picked it up.

[Setz]

I picked up Lost Planet 360 for 9.99$. I always liked the game but never bought it so today I picked it up.

For the 360 or PS3? If 360, then is the PS3 version also 9.99?

[Lone_Prodigy]

here are some TIV for EB, went in on the 1st of August.

H.P and the Order of Phoenix (TIV - $8.00)
Need for Speed Most Wanted (TIV - $9.00)

does anyone know why, when I'm in Vancouver why BBv always has such crappy selections for used games compared to other places (across Canada)..?..

Big city, more people. I've gotten some good deals from BBV but I have to go very often.

[belowzeros]

For the 360 or PS3? If 360, then is the PS3 version also 9.99?


I know the original 360 version is for sure. The x360 CE (colonies edition or re-release) is 19.98. I found the CE edition but traded it since I really didn't think I would actually get down to playing it since I have so many titles backed up. I kinda regret it but oh well.

I don't know about the PS3 version I've yet to see it.

[bembol]

Two of the Games I picked up today for Madden, NHL '09 $9.99 trade-in special were from EB Games.

These are just going back/forth.

[PanzerWF]

Big city, more people. I've gotten some good deals from BBV but I have to go very often.

Yeah, I think you're right. Plus the amount of lurkers on RFD.

I gotta be more aware of deals o.0

[greywolf501]

Two of the Games I picked up today for Madden, NHL '09 $9.99 trade-in special were from EB Games.

These are just going back/forth.
That's what is so awesome about these trade deals, the same game can be shuffled back and forth so many times with profit being made each time. I recently bought Medal of Honor: Airborne at BBV for $10(14.99 B2G1) in order to do a Trade 3 at EB and it had a Roger's sticker on it, it was the copy that I had bought for $20 at Roger's like 9 months ago and traded for $40

[THE FIN3ST]

Anyone know the TIV for Blacksite: Area 51 for Xbox 360? I bought it from BBV for 14.99 so I was thinking that the TIV for EB would be over 10 atleast.

I also traded in some games earlier this summer (Around July 14ish), not sure if anyone posted it, but I'm not going through 30+ pages to find out

Gears of War - $7.00
GH: Aerosmith - $35.00
NHL 08 - $7.00 * (Not too sure about this one, I just remember I was a bit pissed when I traded it in and the TIV was so low)
GTA4 - $35.00

That's about all I can remember, and BTW these are all for 360

[chdude3]

Anyone know the TIV for Blacksite: Area 51 for Xbox 360? I bought it from BBV for 14.99 so I was thinking that the TIV for EB would be over 10 atleast.Good luck with that, I wouldn't bet on it. Besides the fact that the game sucks ass, EB was clearing them out for $5 used not that long ago.

[ApolloCreed]

Blacksite TIV is $2 at EB.

I was one of the unlucky few who missed out on the $5 deal at EB and ended up paying $9.99 used at BBV (same goes for Virtua Fighter 5).

[wilkz07]

if you are an achievements wh**e (like me) BBV has Nascar 08 for 7.99 used. The last time I traded in an older sports game (2k6 college hoops, and TW 07) at ebgames i was able to get them tiv at $8 which in turn goes towards a 3 for 1 deal.

[mahjongmaniac]

That's what is so awesome about these trade deals, the same game can be shuffled back and forth so many times with profit being made each time. I recently bought Medal of Honor: Airborne at BBV for $10(14.99 B2G1) in order to do a Trade 3 at EB and it had a Roger's sticker on it, it was the copy that I had bought for $20 at Roger's like 9 months ago and traded for $40

heh, it's kinda funny you're buying the same copy you traded in...
and the best part of course is, it's much cheaper considering you're using TIC

[Makaveli the Don]

Anyone know the TIV for Blacksite: Area 51 for Xbox 360? I bought it from BBV for 14.99 so I was thinking that the TIV for EB would be over 10 atleast.

I also traded in some games earlier this summer (Around July 14ish), not sure if anyone posted it, but I'm not going through 30+ pages to find out

Gears of War - $7.00
GH: Aerosmith - $35.00
NHL 08 - $7.00 * (Not too sure about this one, I just remember I was a bit pissed when I traded it in and the TIV was so low)
GTA4 - $35.00

That's about all I can remember, and BTW these are all for 360

What a joke. They resell it for $39.99 or $44.99 used..

Also, if anyone lives near a Futureshop that trades in games, NHL 08 has an $18.00 TIV there. (comes as store credit apparently)

[smithfan]

if you are an achievements wh**e (like me) BBV has Nascar 08 for 7.99 used. The last time I traded in an older sports game (2k6 college hoops, and TW 07) at ebgames i was able to get them tiv at $8 which in turn goes towards a 3 for 1 deal.

Even as the achievement wh**e, nascar fan that I am I couldn't play Nascar 08 for longer then 20 minutes. PURE trash. Someone should clue EA into the fact that cars don't float.

BBV lowered the price on Burnout Paradise (used). $29.99 now.

[grappos13]

is burnout paradise a good game? is it worth it for 30 dollars used vs 40 dolalrs new?

[revenge7777]

What a joke. They resell it for $39.99 or $44.99 used..

Also, if anyone lives near a Futureshop that trades in games, NHL 08 has an $18.00 TIV there. (comes as store credit apparently)

Future shop takes trade ins now???

[TheGamer2400]

is burnout paradise a good game? is it worth it for 30 dollars used vs 40 dolalrs new?

It's an okay game - I didn't like the new open ended gameplay. I prefer Burnout Revenge and hope the next version, they go back to this format.

[grappos13]

thanks thegamer2400... i think ill wait out on a racing game until the fall (october/ november) or maybe even later because by then ill be getting both nhl 09 and nba live 09 or nba2k9.. not sure which yet.. and im sure those will keep me occupied.. right now im just looking for some cheap games like 10-15dollars to build up a collection and have some multiplayer fun... i gotta get started on gta4 and mgs4 now that i got my ps3 working properly!

any recommendations on games for around the 10-15 dollar price range?

i currently got The darkness, The BIGS (both for 10 dollars brand new) and the fantastic 4 game free from block buster video.. was just gonna use it as a trade in after i went and beat the game in like a day.. but then EB switched it from a 8 dollar TIV to 0 dollars on Aug 1st.. and i got screwed.. so i might as well keep the game instead of jsut get a 5 dollar TIV from blockbuster....

[Apal]

anybody know the TIV for COD 4 (PS3) at BBV?

[smithfan]

It's an okay game - I didn't like the new open ended gameplay. I prefer Burnout Revenge and hope the next version, they go back to this format.

I really enjoyed burnout paradise. Online adds a lot to this game too even for someone like me who doesn't play online much.
For 30 bucks I cant see any reason why not to pick this game up (even more so if you play online). My BBV has about 6 of them so if other stores are the same im sure you'll see it drop even lower in price rather quickly now that it finally went down (was 34.99 for the longest time).

[dtrader69]

I really enjoyed burnout paradise. Online adds a lot to this game too even for someone like me who doesn't play online much.
For 30 bucks I cant see any reason why not to pick this game up (even more so if you play online). My BBV has about 6 of them so if other stores are the same im sure you'll see it drop even lower in price rather quickly now that it finally went down (was 34.99 for the longest time).

burnout is fun as well worth 30 or 40 dollars.
for me, i have dmc 4, burnout, virtua tennis, ninja gaiden, uncharted..and burnout was the game i played the most until i got my elite license...

[PanzerWF]

Future shop takes trade ins now???

I've seen only one Future Shop do that in Vancouver, and it's the one on W. Broadway.

Time to move on from EB/BBV to FS?

[mahjongmaniac]

I've seen only one Future Shop do that in Vancouver, and it's the one on W. Broadway.

last i checked, this was a Calgary-only (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600737) thing... so they've finally decided to expand the program to other cities, eh?

well that's good news. it'll be interesting to see how BBV/EBG/RV/FS compete in the used video game market :twisted:


BTW, note that according to ^that thread, store credit only used on games, and not anything instore

[kuznagi]

Future shop has terrible TIV, I tried GTA4 last month and it was 20-25 compared to EBGames 40 at the time and now 30 dollars. I came back a couple weeks ago with GTA4 on 360 and it didn't even scan as a possible trade in game.

[Formula1]

For Xbox 360. A couple of used games at BBV prices I've noticed that's dropped. Don't know if anyones mentioned them yet.

Call of Duty 3 $9.99
Mass Effect $19.99

[afterburn999]

I was at BBV today and i still saw Mass Effect for 24.99

[neksus]

the fantastic 4 game free from block buster video.. was just gonna use it as a trade in after i went and beat the game in like a day.. but then EB switched it from a 8 dollar TIV to 0 dollars on Aug 1st..

The F4 game hasn't been over 8 in ages for 360, and has been almost worthless on the PS3 for just as long.

[grappos13]

The F4 game hasn't been over 8 in ages for 360, and has been almost worthless on the PS3 for just as long.

nah man... i was there on july 30th and it was 8 dollars.. but i decided to wait and use it after i tried to beat the game.. and ebcause the systems at that eb were down...so at that eb i traded in 2 xbox360 games and got a brand new game.. as this was the only way i could use the TIV right then and there and not lose out if the TIV were to drop.. i guess i shoulda did this for fantastic 4 as well... but ya... they had a new set of TIV prices come in once August hit and now its 0 TIV :( this was for ps3 of course.. as i see the xbox360 version selling for 4.99 used :)

[Makaveli the Don]

last i checked, this was a Calgary-only (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600737) thing... so they've finally decided to expand the program to other cities, eh?

well that's good news. it'll be interesting to see how BBV/EBG/RV/FS compete in the used video game market :twisted:


BTW, note that according to ^that thread, store credit only used on games, and not anything instore


No it was initially launched in Vancouver on W. Broadway [First FS - Store 001], then they tested it out in Calgary to see if it went well and it'll keep going further East.

They give you Store Credit [on a gift card that says "Store Credit"] on it, and it would make no sense to me as to why it could only be used on games, but Futuershop never ceases to amaze me...


TIV For newer games, yeah not so much, but for a few older titles the TIV is $10+ for a game that EB would give you -$7. I plan on trading in my copy of NHL 08 closer to the release of 09 so that I could use the credit towards 09. It saves me the hassle of going around to BBVs all over the place trying to find games that are $8+... Here's to hoping the TIV won't go down before I trade it in...

[PanzerWF]

No it was initially launched in Vancouver on W. Broadway [First FS - Store 001], then they tested it out in Calgary to see if it went well and it'll keep going further East.

They give you Store Credit [on a gift card that says "Store Credit"] on it, and it would make no sense to me as to why it could only be used on games, but Futuershop never ceases to amaze me...


TIV For newer games, yeah not so much, but for a few older titles the TIV is $10+ for a game that EB would give you -$7. I plan on trading in my copy of NHL 08 closer to the release of 09 so that I could use the credit towards 09. It saves me the hassle of going around to BBVs all over the place trying to find games that are $8+... Here's to hoping the TIV won't go down before I trade it in...

So FS is worth it for old games? Do you just bring it into the W. Broadway location and just ask for the TIV? Or is there some phone in option?

Thanks in advance.

[ImprezaSTi]

I have still yet to see any used games on FutureShop shelves, or am I just not looking hard enough?

[mahjongmaniac]

No it was initially launched in Vancouver on W. Broadway [First FS - Store 001], then they tested it out in Calgary to see if it went well and it'll keep going further East.

heh, well, i got the impression it was otherwise f/ that thread.

i stand corrected.

They give you Store Credit [on a gift card that says "Store Credit"] on it, and it would make no sense to me as to why it could only be used on games, but Futuershop never ceases to amaze me...


hm.. i've seen those store-credit cards before.
at 1st i thought it was some "gaming credit" card that was a lil diff. since they claimed "for use on games only"....

good news it's one of those cards tho... since it can be used for anything else....

TIV For newer games, yeah not so much, but for a few older titles the TIV is $10+ for a game that EB would give you -$7.

lol... a lil extreme that EBG would give -ve values? :lol:


$10+ for older games... mind giving some e.g.'s ?? i'm just a lil curious.

[bryceton]

I was at BBV today and i still saw Mass Effect for 24.99

marked at $24.99 rings it at $19.99..

[_pOtEnZa_]

viva pinata new 9.99
smackdown 08 wi used 14.99
blu dragon used 260 14.99

[dbdudley]

To add to the T3G1F list, Guitar Hero World Tour and that new Star Wars game (forget the name off the top of my head). Saw the cases at my local EB.

[chdude3]

that new Star Wars game (forget the name off the top of my head). Saw the cases at my local EB.Force Unleashed?

[DumasF]

Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread up to date with prices and TIVs. I was able to pick up a few games from BBV last night for ~$50 and traded them in at EB for a Too Human preorder + $26 credit (thanks to the Turning Point PS3 TIV).

Awesome deal!

[Super strokey]

I wanna do resistance 2 and socom, but for socom do the let us preorder the version with the headest? Its supposed to be 59 bucks same as a normal game but i thought i would ask first. If so i better start finding 6 cheap games lol

[wpooh888]

I wanna do resistance 2 and socom, but for socom do the let us preorder the version with the headest? Its supposed to be 59 bucks same as a normal game but i thought i would ask first. If so i better start finding 6 cheap games lol

the EB I pre-ordered from allowed me to do it with the headset. EB across from Sherway Gardens (GTA)

[Super strokey]

the EB I pre-ordered from allowed me to do it with the headset. EB across from Sherway Gardens (GTA)

Thanks, i will try it soon

[funkymankevx]

There are a bunch of PS3 games I want to pre-order. I should maybe jump on that.

[Makaveli the Don]

heh, well, i got the impression it was otherwise f/ that thread.

i stand corrected.



hm.. i've seen those store-credit cards before.
at 1st i thought it was some "gaming credit" card that was a lil diff. since they claimed "for use on games only"....

good news it's one of those cards tho... since it can be used for anything else....



lol... a lil extreme that EBG would give -ve values? :lol:


$10+ for older games... mind giving some e.g.'s ?? i'm just a lil curious.

Well, I'm a sports fan myself, so all the 08 titles are all still @ $18 [titles that are less than $7 at EB.. This probably won't last long since they'll eventually be like "...we could give them $10 and they'll still be happy" [after it launches nationwide]. Newer games they're less generous ie. GTA IV etc. I'm assuming their system will keep a constant high TIV instead of it going from $40 ---> $15 overnight [ie. 08 sports titles]. I'm gonna go in later today during my break want me to check any titles while I'm there?

[Makaveli the Don]

So FS is worth it for old games? Do you just bring it into the W. Broadway location and just ask for the TIV? Or is there some phone in option?

Thanks in advance.

I don't know about phoning in, I usually just go there. It's worth a shot though.

[Elessar_44]

I had a little free time so I thought I'd try to get a couple games from my local BBV and RV which I'm still in civilization. Pickings were pretty slim at the BBV and bare-bones at the RV unfortunately. Only found 1 reasonably priced game that was eligible for the TI3 promo..oh wells, no promo for me!

Just a couple updated TIVs:
Alien Syndrome - $8 (was still $4.99 at BBV)
Geo Wars Galaxies - $4 ($14.99 at BBV)
Escape from Bug Island - $3 ($9.99 at BBV) I figured this one wouldnt work hehe

Time to return these puppies to BBV tomorrow.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, I'm a sports fan myself, so all the 08 titles are all still @ $18 [titles that are less than $7 at EB.. This probably won't last long since they'll eventually be like "...we could give them $10 and they'll still be happy" [after it launches nationwide].

nah... tell'em EBG/BBV gives higher TIV and maybe they'll say otherwise :D


Newer games they're less generous ie. GTA IV etc. I'm assuming their system will keep a constant high TIV instead of it going from $40 ---> $15 overnight [ie. 08 sports titles].

like EBG/BBV, the TIV would drop eventually w/ time, or if they rec'v an influx of copies.
since the TI program is still new at FS, i doubt they'd be getting a lot of trades...

I'm gonna go in later today during my break want me to check any titles while I'm there?

was just curious. that's all

thx4da offer tho.

[Dougmoto]

I had a little free time so I thought I'd try to get a couple games from my local BBV and RV which I'm still in civilization. Pickings were pretty slim at the BBV and bare-bones at the RV unfortunately. Only found 1 reasonably priced game that was eligible for the TI3 promo..oh wells, no promo for me!

Just a couple updated TIVs:
Alien Syndrome - $8 (was still $4.99 at BBV)
Geo Wars Galaxies - $4 ($14.99 at BBV)
Escape from Bug Island - $3 ($9.99 at BBV) I figured this one wouldnt work hehe

Time to return these puppies to BBV tomorrow.

Your BBV will refund you on PV games? Man I swear i go to the worst stores. When I bought my trading fodder, i asked about return policies (since they didn't have the original green case), and they said they'd only replace the copy, they wouldnt give store credit or anything.

[funkymankevx]

I've been trying to print out that .gif and it will only print the first page for some reason. Does anyone have a suggestion?

[brucedlx]

I've been trying to print out that .gif and it will only print the first page for some reason. Does anyone have a suggestion?

download the .xls file and open it in excel and print that.

[katamaris4ever]

Can anyone still confirm 1.99 GBA games? I thought everyone forgot about it a couple of weeks ago... Just recently, my local BBV pulled all XBOX games and put it in the 4.99 bin. Does anybody know if BBV decided to price drop now?

[dtrader69]

Your BBV will refund you on PV games? Man I swear i go to the worst stores. When I bought my trading fodder, i asked about return policies (since they didn't have the original green case), and they said they'd only replace the copy, they wouldnt give store credit or anything.

if you buy them new, you can return no problems.

[mahjongmaniac]

Can anyone still confirm 1.99 GBA games? I thought everyone forgot about it a couple of weeks ago... Just recently, my local BBV pulled all XBOX games and put it in the 4.99 bin. Does anybody know if BBV decided to price drop now?

just recently? wow. ... your local BBV is slow.

these $5 XBOX/GCN used/new game bins have been put out since like ~1-2 mths ago ... (or should i say, "should've been" put out...)

[greywolf501]

just recently? wow. ... your local BBV is slow.

these $5 XBOX/GCN used/new game bins have been put out since like ~1-2 mths ago ... (or should i say, "should've been" put out...)
There aren't that many stores that have pulled their rentals yet as he said his store just did, but yes all stores have had Xbox/GCN games at $4.99 for quite some time

[JnJosh]

just recently? wow. ... your local BBV is slow.

these $5 XBOX/GCN used/new game bins have been put out since like ~1-2 mths ago ... (or should i say, "should've been" put out...)

for someone who posts as much as you, you either didn't understand the statement or something.

Rentals have not been pulled in most stores so you are incorrect, they are putting it off for now.

Virtua Tennis is 9.99 used now! such a good tennis game, better than top spin 3 by far

[Lone_Prodigy]

I've seen only one Future Shop do that in Vancouver, and it's the one on W. Broadway.

Time to move on from EB/BBV to FS?

I think FS bases TIVs on the retail value of the game. I checked a few games the last time I was there, and RE: Umbrella (Wii) and Battalion Wars 2 (Wii) were both $18.00. Mario Galaxy, which trades for $35.00 at EB, is $18.00 as well. All 3 games sell for $50 new.

So if EB skewers a TIV, it's worth it to trade at FS. I believe NHL 08 retails for $50, hence the $18 TIV.

[revenge7777]

for someone who posts as much as you, you either didn't understand the statement or something.

Rentals have not been pulled in most stores so you are incorrect, they are putting it off for now.

Virtua Tennis is 9.99 used now! such a good tennis game, better than top spin 3 by far

I ve been to many blockbusters in the past few weeks and never have I seen one with old gen games still being rented.

[gcg]

saw $19 for ps3 used assassin creed

[Super strokey]

I just preordered Socom with the headset, games i used were:

Fear files 360
Umbrella Chronicles wii
Harry potter Wii

It should also be noted that used games are buy 2 get 1 free right now. So I got Socom for 20 bucks... freaking amazing. Thanks! Now i just need a few more to get Resistance 2 and 3 more LBP lol. Thanks again for bringing this up, i really really appreciate it.

[katamaris4ever]

just recently? wow. ... your local BBV is slow.

these $5 XBOX/GCN used/new game bins have been put out since like ~1-2 mths ago ... (or should i say, "should've been" put out...)

It's not that, but there haven't been any GC games since like 5 months ago, just XBOX. However, my BBV has been adding games slowly, so the bin doesn't get too empty. (Honestly though, I would get Kabuki Warriors for the lulz.)

[dtrader69]

for someone who posts as much as you, you either didn't understand the statement or something.

Rentals have not been pulled in most stores so you are incorrect, they are putting it off for now.

Virtua Tennis is 9.99 used now! such a good tennis game, better than top spin 3 by far

Yes, and virtua tennis TIV is 15

[dtrader69]

I just preordered Socom with the headset, games i used were:

Fear files 360
Umbrella Chronicles wii
Harry potter Wii

It should also be noted that used games are buy 2 get 1 free right now. So I got Socom for 20 bucks... freaking amazing. Thanks! Now i just need a few more to get Resistance 2 and 3 more LBP lol. Thanks again for bringing this up, i really really appreciate it.

only a certain stores are buy 2 get 1 free...went to 3 today, only 2 is buy 2 get 1...

[mahjongmaniac]

for someone who posts as much as you, you either didn't understand the statement or something.

Rentals have not been pulled in most stores so you are incorrect, they are putting it off for now.

actually, i got the impression that he was talkin' about new games.

BNIB XBOX/GCN games should've been pulled for the $5 sale a long time ago.


i didn't think that he was talkin' about rental games that were supposed to be pulled
you may be surprised that some stores still have new XBOX/GCN games on the shelves still w/ the old tag pricing on them, and not yet "pulled" for clearance sale in the $5 bin....

[Anarchy]

Just got back from my local blockbuster.
The 2 get one free deal is over but the manager was nice and said he'd do it for me.


I ended up with:
PS3 - 2 Turning Point Fall of Liberty (hopefully still $26)
PS3 - 2 Unreal Tournament 3
PS3 - Fantastic Four Silver Surfer
Wii - MLB 2k8

All $15 each, but got two free so ended up being $60.

Hopefully all still have $8 trade in value!
Gotta go to EB tmw and get my NHL!

[Makaveli the Don]

like EBG/BBV, the TIV would drop eventually w/ time, or if they rec'v an influx of copies.
since the TI program is still new at FS, i doubt they'd be getting a lot of trades...


WOWWW! I took in NHL 08 today to trade in...TIV $8.50..LOL DAMN YOU ALL YOU JINXED IT! Stupid Futureshop.. :evil: Should've traded it in on Friday when it was still $18.00. CRAP!

Surprisingly GH:2 Still goes for $20+ ($21 and some change) for software only. [TIV]

In conclusion, F#CK!

[grappos13]

i got screwed today with the buy 2 get 1 free... i was in line for some used ps3 games to start my collection.. and they had 3 games i wanted all used for 19.99... i asked the guy there and he told me he just got an email an hour before that said to stop the buy 2 get one free :(

i shoulda been like.. yo common man.. please do it for me lol...

[Anarchy]

i got screwed today with the buy 2 get 1 free... i was in line for some used ps3 games to start my collection.. and they had 3 games i wanted all used for 19.99... i asked the guy there and he told me he just got an email an hour before that said to stop the buy 2 get one free :(

i shoulda been like.. yo common man.. please do it for me lol...

Yeah man you should have. I bet you anything they would have done it if you talked to the manager.

Cuz like I said, the guy told me it was over today too. But he was the night manager and said but if you want it I'll still do it for you. Especially for PS3 games cuz they have a lot of extras.

[mahjongmaniac]

WOWWW! I took in NHL 08 today to trade in...TIV $8.50..LOL DAMN YOU ALL YOU JINXED IT! Stupid Futureshop.. :evil:

lol... sorry to hear it has dropped...
didn't mean to jinx it :lol:

Should've traded it in on Friday when it was still $18.00. CRAP!

you should know better than to wait... ;)



BTW, i wouldn't be surprised if s/b at FS was hired to check TIVs at BBV/EBG... and then report their findings to HO so that they can adjust TIVs accordingly....

[Dougmoto]

I think the BBV i went to still had the B2G1 deal on, but they also had another deal advertised: Trade 4, get anygame. The thing is, i was looking at the fine print for a minimum trade in value, but it just says "from list of currently accepted titles" or something to that extent.

Any idea what those titles are >_>

[chdude3]

I think the BBV i went to still had the B2G1 deal on, but they also had another deal advertised: Trade 4, get anygame. The thing is, i was looking at the fine print for a minimum trade in value, but it just says "from list of currently accepted titles" or something to that extent.

Any idea what those titles are >_>As I posted before, it should be any current gen game with a BBV resale value of $19.99 and above.

[dtrader69]

Just got back from my local blockbuster.
The 2 get one free deal is over but the manager was nice and said he'd do it for me.


I ended up with:
PS3 - 2 Turning Point Fall of Liberty (hopefully still $26)
PS3 - 2 Unreal Tournament 3
PS3 - Fantastic Four Silver Surfer
Wii - MLB 2k8

All $15 each, but got two free so ended up being $60.

Hopefully all still have $8 trade in value!
Gotta go to EB tmw and get my NHL!

good job...turning point has wicked TIV...
they should all work as fantastic four is still 8 dollars as of yesterday

[grappos13]

i better go check fantastic 4 for ps3 TIV tonite again.. they told me it was $0 as of August 1st... damn them and screwing me...

[dtrader69]

i better go check fantastic 4 for ps3 TIV tonite again.. they told me it was $0 as of August 1st... damn them and screwing me...

i traded my fantastic four in yesterday so the TIV is pretty up-to-date unless they lowered it today...
oh...it's 8 dollars for the ps3 only...pretty sure the 360 one is no longer even 5...and dont know about the wii as well....that MAY be at 8

[mahjongmaniac]

I think the BBV i went to still had the B2G1 deal on, but they also had another deal advertised: Trade 4, get anygame. The thing is, i was looking at the fine print for a minimum trade in value, but it just says "from list of currently accepted titles" or something to that extent.

Any idea what those titles are >_>

they've had T4GIF for a while now. i'm not so sure it actually "ended" as i've seen posters instore for the past few mths to 1/2 yr (or more)...

also, last i checked, the fien print doesn't say TIV. you always have to ask the CSRs to find out.

------

As I posted before, it should be any current gen game with a BBV resale value of $19.99 and above.

last i recall, it was RSV of $15+, but this seems to vary by location.

also, PS2 games still work, but might be difficult to find many titles that still have $15+ RSV at BBV.

i'd imagine all XBOX/GCN games no longer work, since both BNIB/PPed games are $5 now, so TIV is prbly next-to-nothing

[Dougmoto]

ah thats a shame. B2G1 is a much better deal.

[Late Night Merchant]

I found a used copy of Ikaruga gamecube for $15 at my Microplay. I know it's not BBV, but should I buy it? Isn't it supposed to be ultra-rare?

[chdude3]

last i recall, it was RSV of $15+, but this seems to vary by location.Read my post which discussed it. That store had been running at $14.99 or more resale, but had just received an email from head office that it had now been upped to $19.99 or more resale. You'll only get the $14.99 or more if you find an employee/store that's not aware of the change.

[Super strokey]

I found a copy of Ikaruga gamecube for $15 at my Microplay. I know it's not BBV, but should I buy it? Isn't it supposed to be ultra-rare?

Its worth like 40-50 bucks so yes you should

[Haz]

I found a copy of Ikaruga gamecube for $15 at my Microplay. I know it's not BBV, but should I buy it? Isn't it supposed to be ultra-rare?If I were you, I'd grab it up for that price.

[Late Night Merchant]

If I were you, I'd grab it up for that price.

The thing is, it's used but complete, so still worth it?

[Anarchy]

good job...turning point has wicked TIV...
they should all work as fantastic four is still 8 dollars as of yesterday

Thanks man!
Hopefully I can trade in the two turning points for $56 credit (practically a new game), trade in two of the $8 tiv games + $10 for NHL 09, then my last two $8tiv games along with my Simpsons (on 360 with $8 tiv) for another game!

All in all, if all goes well, I would haev spent $70~ for $56 credit, NHL 09 and a new release game! I LOVE RFD!


Oh and yeah, 360 tiv for Fantastic Four is **** from what I remember. I'll report back tonight with the tiv of my games.

[parapudaw]

Does EB accept games without the original cover/manuals?

[Super strokey]

Does EB accept games without the original cover/manuals?

Manuals are usually a no, and labels are for sure a no.

[katamaris4ever]

The thing is, it's used but complete, so still worth it?

And your point? It's almost impossible to find that game at EB or a mom-and-pop gaming store. GET IT NOW

[brucedlx]

Manuals are usually a no, and labels are for sure a no.

DS Games they will accept Cartridge alone I believe. No manual is usually fine as well, and no insert should be too as I've seen a lot of pp games at EB with just the generic EBGames/Gamestop insert and the title written with marker.

[wilkz07]

Does EB accept games without the original cover/manuals?

BBV will accept them and give normal tiv without manuals. has to have the orginal cover though. i had my graw1 case water damaged and printed out a color copy from cdcovers. guy wouldn't take it (although ebgames did they just looked up the sku... which bbv should have done too).

[mahjongmaniac]

DS Games they will accept Cartridge alone I believe. No manual is usually fine as well, and no insert should be too as I've seen a lot of pp games at EB with just the generic EBGames/Gamestop insert and the title written with marker.

i'm not so sure about DS games. GBA games, yes.
i remember way back last yr when they had T5GIF for DSL, and GBA games were a yes/no depending on store/employee, 1 store was accepting GBA titles, and i had a one game that was worth $8+.
i traded that in, and they even told me that i didn't have to have the box and manuals, b/c they just throw those out (literally) and leave it resold PPed as "game-only"...
you'll notice that they have a locked-up display case instore where all the GBA games are stored, and none of them have manuals/boxes

[grappos13]

you can trade in the game if you just had the disk.. thats what i did for Dirt for xbox 360.. they give u whatever the TIV is.. but they wont let you use it towards any of their promotions.... so i still did some of the trade ins and now have a EB games card with about 45 dollars on it... oh also, i found out that you can still get the tax from trade ins as well... meaning that.. i traded in 2 games worth 19 each.. so 38 dollars trade in.. i used that 38 dollars to get a game that was 34.99 + 3 dolalrs replacement insurance so that it was exactly 38 dollars... when i went to EB and returned the game.. i got 37.99 x 1.13 = 42.94 back.. so i dont actually lose the tax...

[Lone_Prodigy]

WOWWW! I took in NHL 08 today to trade in...TIV $8.50..LOL DAMN YOU ALL YOU JINXED IT! Stupid Futureshop.. :evil: Should've traded it in on Friday when it was still $18.00. CRAP!

Like I said, it's based on the retail price; it's $29.99 now.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085770&catid=23359

The thing is, it's used but complete, so still worth it?

Definitely worth a lot if complete, despite it being used.

[Dougmoto]

Thanks man!
Hopefully I can trade in the two turning points for $56 credit (practically a new game), trade in two of the $8 tiv games + $10 for NHL 09, then my last two $8tiv games along with my Simpsons (on 360 with $8 tiv) for another game!

All in all, if all goes well, I would haev spent $70~ for $56 credit, NHL 09 and a new release game! I LOVE RFD!


Oh and yeah, 360 tiv for Fantastic Four is **** from what I remember. I'll report back tonight with the tiv of my games.

You'll probably have to split up the turning points, they dont usually accept double copies. Of course YMMV

[Anarchy]

You'll probably have to split up the turning points, they dont usually accept double copies. Of course YMMV

Yup for sure, I'll also have to split up the UT3's as well.

I've gone to trade in multiple copies before and they only let you do one per day. It's pretty stupid.

So i was thinking of doing what i can today, and bring in UT3 and Turning point tmw.

[mahjongmaniac]

I've gone to trade in multiple copies before and they only let you do one per day. It's pretty stupid.

not stupid. it's just their way of preventing ppl f/ abusing the trade program.

BBV enforces the same rules, except they seem to be more lenient than EBG.
2 copies are ok there, but 3+ is asking for it.

[Anarchy]

not stupid. it's just their way of preventing ppl f/ abusing the trade program.

BBV enforces the same rules, except they seem to be more lenient than EBG.
2 copies are ok there, but 3+ is asking for it.

Yes, I understand the reasons for their policies. But 2 games isn't a huge deal, 3+ I agree is too much.

I question whether their policy is effective.
The rule is, you can't trade in more than one copy of that game per day.

So if I have two copies, I just come in the next day. Those that really want to abuse the policy, still can. Is it more inconvenient for them? Yes. But will it truly deter them? I would say no.

It's more of an inconvenience to casual traders like myself than a deterrent to the abusers.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yes, I understand the reasons for their policies. But 2 games isn't a huge deal, 3+ I agree is too much.

it's a "huge" deal to them if there are numerous customers coming in trading in the same games, regardless of having dupes or not.

So if I have two copies, I just come in the next day. Those that really want to abuse the policy, still can. Is it more inconvenient for them? Yes. But will it truly deter them? I would say no.

well, i'm just saying that you don't want to be that guy that got banned f/ trading at EBG again... it was NightRain's bro... can't recall his nick....

[Anarchy]

it's a "huge" deal to them if there are numerous customers coming in trading in the same games, regardless of having dupes or not.



well, i'm just saying that you don't want to be that guy that got banned f/ trading at EBG again... it was NightRain's bro... can't recall his nick....

I don't mean to be rude, but I don't even know what the point of your response is.

I already said, I understand why they have their policies in place, so that someone doesn't come in with 10 copies of GTA4 and the store is stuck with them. Like I said, 2 copies of a game in MY opinion is not too many from one person. And if someone wants to abuse the policy, they will. Whether they have to come in a few times or go to a different store, they'll abuse it.

So why punish the casual traders with a restrictive policy that really isn't that effective?

I don't know why you brought up NightRain's bro or whoever he is, I don't see how that has any relevance. I was simply saying I don't completely agree with the policy, but I understand why it's in place. What does a kid who got banned from trading have anything to do with that? He abused the policy (so I assume), so what? I didn't.

Like I said, I don't mean to be rude to the "Deal Guru of 2007", but a lot of your posts are responding for the sake of responding.

[mahjongmaniac]

I don't mean to be rude, but I don't even know what the point of your response is.


my point of the reply was to advise you not to trade in dupes of the same game, and on a freq. basis.
you might end up being like that guy that got banned f/ trading at EBG "forever" (note that he's prbly not the 1st one)

but then again, it's just an advice... not like you're obligated to listen/follow thru


And if someone wants to abuse the policy, they will. Whether they have to come in a few times or go to a different store, they'll abuse it.

i can understand what you mean by that.

point taken.


I don't know why you brought up NightRain's bro or whoever he is, I don't see how that has any relevance.

relevant point being that his bro was trading in the same games "over and over again" at the same store...
perhaps not directly related w/ "duplicate titles traded on same day / transaction", but similar idea....

[Impossibles]

I don't mean to be rude, but I don't even know what the point of your response is.

I already said, I understand why they have their policies in place, so that someone doesn't come in with 10 copies of GTA4 and the store is stuck with them. Like I said, 2 copies of a game in MY opinion is not too many from one person. And if someone wants to abuse the policy, they will. Whether they have to come in a few times or go to a different store, they'll abuse it.

So why punish the casual traders with a restrictive policy that really isn't that effective?


The casual trader would almost never have duplicate copies of the same game. The only reason you would have multiple copies of the same game would be in cases where you are trying to take advantage of the trade in program. Of course there may be rare circumstances where you have multiple copies, but those would be so rare that it wouldn't be inconvenient to come in on separate days.

[Anarchy]

The casual trader would almost never have duplicate copies of the same game. The only reason you would have multiple copies of the same game would be in cases where you are trying to take advantage of the trade in program. Of course there may be rare circumstances where you have multiple copies, but those would be so rare that it wouldn't be inconvenient to come in on separate days.

That's a good point, and I agree with you. It's not often that casual traders will have multiple copies.

And absolutely, I'm bringing in two copies because i want to take advantage of a good promotion. But isn't that to their advantage?

Surely they must expect to receive multiple copies of a game (ie. Halo 3) from different traders. What difference does it make if one person brings in two copies of that came, compared to two people bringing in one copy?

In the end, they're making a profit, and a damn good one too. You receive $8 credit for a game they might sell for $30, that's definitely to their benefit. Like i said, I understand they don't want their policy abused, I just don't believe it's an effective way of doing business.

BBV is more lenient with this and they seem to be doing just fine.

Anyways, argument about this is moot. I will not be bringing in multiple copies in the same day, so I'm not worried about getting banned. I don't trade in games often, but if they have a good deal I'll absolutely take advantage of it.

[Impossibles]

In the end, they're making a profit, and a damn good one too. You receive $8 credit for a game they might sell for $30, that's definitely to their benefit. Like i said, I understand they don't want their policy abused, I just don't believe it's an effective way of doing business.


You're assuming they sell every copy they get in. Chances are they will get stuck with a ton of used games that will eventually have little to no value...just look at all the used xbox/PS2 games they have and will have to clear out at some point.

[Anarchy]

You're assuming they sell every copy they get in. Chances are they will get stuck with a ton of used games that will eventually have little to no value...just look at all the used xbox/PS2 games they have and will have to clear out at some point.

No, I'm not assuming they sell every copy. But clearly you didn't read my responses if you think I don't undersatnd why a store wouldn't want too many copies of one game.

In a nut shell, I don't agree with EBG being so strict on their 1 game/day policy. By allowing customers to bring in a multiple copy the next day, or at a different store, it defeats the purpose of this policy. It only creates inconvenience, which granted, will likely deter a small amount of customers from doing so. Having said that, persistent traders who are looking to do this can and will just go through the loopholes and do what they were set out to do anyways. And any abuser who buys 10 copies of a game, will go through these loopholes.

I'm not arguing with you anymore. It was simply my opinion. I just thought the policy (not the reasoning behind it), was a bit stupid. Does me thinking it's stupid going to change it? No. So who cares. Let's talk about deals!

[Impossibles]

No, I'm not assuming they sell every copy. But clearly you didn't read my responses if you think I don't undersatnd why a store wouldn't want too many copies of one game.

In a nut shell, I don't agree with EBG being so strict on their 1 game/day policy. By allowing customers to bring in a multiple copy the next day, or at a different store, it defeats the purpose of this policy. It only creates inconvenience, which granted, will likely deter a small amount of customers from doing so. Having said that, persistent traders who are looking to do this can and will just go through the loopholes and do what they were set out to do anyways. And any abuser who buys 10 copies of a game, will go through these loopholes.

I'm not arguing with you anymore. It was simply my opinion. I just thought the policy (not the reasoning behind it), was a bit stupid. Does me thinking it's stupid going to change it? No. So who cares. Let's talk about deals!

I'm not arguing with you, just pointing out the stores POV.

[brucedlx]

No, I'm not assuming they sell every copy. But clearly you didn't read my responses if you think I don't undersatnd why a store wouldn't want too many copies of one game.

In a nut shell, I don't agree with EBG being so strict on their 1 game/day policy. By allowing customers to bring in a multiple copy the next day, or at a different store, it defeats the purpose of this policy. It only creates inconvenience, which granted, will likely deter a small amount of customers from doing so. Having said that, persistent traders who are looking to do this can and will just go through the loopholes and do what they were set out to do anyways. And any abuser who buys 10 copies of a game, will go through these loopholes.

I'm not arguing with you anymore. It was simply my opinion. I just thought the policy (not the reasoning behind it), was a bit stupid. Does me thinking it's stupid going to change it? No. So who cares. Let's talk about deals!

Blindness.

Not allowing you to trade multiples DOES in fact deter ppl looking to abuse the policy. If you have 3 dupes of an 8+ TIV game, you are not going to be able to do trade 3 get it free or trade x to get x. And let's face it that's (usually) the only reason people would ever trade a game to EB.

You can't take each game to a different store and it won't work if you do it one day after the other.

BBV is more lenient and they are doing fine? They lost a tonne when they allowed ppl to trade in those 10$ ebgames like trauma centre, umbrella chronicles, guitar hero 3, Donkey Kong BB etc. And now they learned the lesson and no longer allow it (thank you all you hoarders out there :evil: )

Those very games (that they gave "CASUAL TRADERS" (lol) 20+ TIV for are now sitting on shelves untouched for 15$ used. I know because I bought one and it still had that new game smell when I opened it).

So don't try to play it off, trading 2+ copies at once IS abusing the system and they have effectively cut it out (your discontent at the policy is proof)

[gabers]

Saw Ninja Gaiden 2 PV at Blockbuster for $19.99

There were two more copies left...

GVR

[brucedlx]

Saw Ninja Gaiden 2 PV at Blockbuster for $19.99

There were two more copies left...

GVR

is this a PS3 or 360 game?

[Persuade]

Do you have to set up an account with EB to start trading? And does BBV keep track of what you traded in?

[gabers]

is this a PS3 or 360 game?

Ninja Gaiden 2 - XBox 360 only title

[grappos13]

is this a PS3 or 360 game?

ninja gaiden 2 is only out for xbox 360 and i also saw many copies for 19.99 at a location in scarborough... today i just traded in fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer for ps3 and tiger woods 07 for xbox360 and paid 10 dollars to preorder nhl 09... i got the buy 2 get 1 free at blockbuster still.. kind of sucks that the one i went to yesterday in oshawa told me it was over and there were 2 ps3 games i wanted (simpsons and stranglehold.. dont ask me why :)) and i could got a free one that i coulda used for a trade in with it but they said it was over.. today i bought simpsons and stuntman ignition or whatever and got the tiger woods 07 for free...

oh ya.. just for updates i guess... stuntman ignition is only 7 TIV at EB games for ps3.... and Quake 4 is also only 7 dollars TIV at EB games for xbox 360.. so might want to edit that spreadsheet OP..

thanks tho OP!... have spent a total of 72 dollars and I got NHL 09, simpsons game, stuntman ignition and 41 dollars still on an EB card.. so those 3 PS3 games for 30 dollars total.. not too bad :)

[mahjongmaniac]

You're assuming they sell every copy they get in. Chances are they will get stuck with a ton of used games that will eventually have little to no value...just look at all the used xbox/PS2 games they have and will have to clear out at some point.

^also what i wanted to say too. i'd highly doubt they're able to sell all the duplicate titles that gets traded in.

however, granted that PPed games is their main source of revenues/profits, i guess it balances out such that even if they sold the PPed game at a lower price, they're still able to make the $ back (or more) w/ the resale of other PPed games

I'm not arguing with you, just pointing out the stores POV.

^that's what i've been trying to do in the past couple posts....

[grappos13]

quick update for anyone wanting to make a quick like 10 dolalrs...

currently.. blockbuster is selling turningpoint for ps3 for 19.99 brand new... best buy sells it for 49.99 brand new.. if you go to best buy.. get it price matched.. bring the cost down to like 16.99 + tax = 19.20... you cna trade this game in at EB games for 26 dollar TIV... and that saves you the tax so it is worth 29.38... so you can get a total of 10.18 free and put on your card at EB... just wanted to let you guys know..

[Anarchy]

Just got back from EB

Traded in Turning Point for PS3 for $26 TIV

Traded in MLB 2k8 on Wii, Fantastic Four on PS3 and Unreal Tournament on PS3 (all $8 TIV) for NBA 09. Might change that game after, wasn't sure what to get.

So to the OP, those dates are confirmed for your excel sheet as these TIVs are still the same.

[kwijibo]

They don't allow multiples to be traded in to stop dealers from abusing the system (see: rental store owners) who realize they have 10 copies of a game that is $8+ tiv that they can't rent/sell.

[CrazyJohnny]

The following three Wii games still have a TIV of $8+ as I pre-ordered Mercenaries 2 at EB Games this evening.

Pirates of the Caribbean
Super Swing Golf
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 has a TIV of $2 at EB Games.

[Dougmoto]

NG2 for 19.99?

I'm down. Ill check my local and report back after work :D

[grappos13]

NG2 for 19.99?

I'm down. Ill check my local and report back after work :D

hi dougmoto...

I saw these used at the Midland and Ellesemere location incase that is anywhere close to you, you should check it out! oh and they also have the buy 2 used get 1 free still on there so have a hunt for some 8 dollar TIV at EB... i didnt have a list with me when i went yesterday so there might be more still there!!!

[Dougmoto]

Cool. My closest is problably Vic Park and Finch, but i can definitely swing by Midland and Ellesmere if need be. Was it marked 19.99 or did it only scan for 19.99, because i saw it for 34.99 just... wednesday.

[Anarchy]

When I went on Tuesday, NG2 was listed at $45.99. Came back on Wednesday and was talking to the manager and he mentioned NG2 dropped down to $35.99.

Strange that it would be $19.99 so quickly. If so, sounds like it might be a good pick up!

[Aj23]

Are any of these Ps3 games worth buying for someone as a gift?

[grappos13]

Hey guys..

someone else originally posted before me that it was 19.99 and i am almost 100% certain i saw it marked as 19.99... my car is parked right near midland and ellesemere so if you all would like, i can check it tonight to make sure and post again here so people do not have to go looking tonight.. sorry if there is any confusion..

actually, if anyone has access to a phone right now.. can you try calling this store.. 416-285-0272 and ask how much ninja gaiden 2 is for xbox 360 used and please let everyone else know... i dont even have an xbox 360 i just dont want to be known as the guy that put the wrong price on the forums :)

[grappos13]

Are any of these Ps3 games worth buying for someone as a gift?

it all depends on what the person will like..

i just got a ps3 only like 9 days ago and i already have 12 games lol... but the only game that i paid more than 24.99 was for GTA 4 special edition... i got a lot of cheap games just to have at my place for when ppl come over or after i finish all my new games.. which is going to take me a while...i got like 4 new games from bestbuy pricematched with blockbuster and got them for like 6.99 - 7.99 each.... ended up getting skate and ninja gaiden from walmart for 24.99 each (as they both had stickers for 24.99 but scanned at 40 and 30 respectively.. and yes, the person gave me skate for 25 instead of 30, which is because of SCOP...).. so ya.. ive spent like 180 dollars on games and i got like 11 games (mgs4 came in my bundle so i dont count it)... not too bad on average... but then a lot of ppl will say the games i have "suck" or are not worth getting... but i enjoy them...

virtua tennis 3 is good from hmv for 20 dollars...price match if you can find it at like walmart or BB or something...simpsons game looks fun for like 14.99 used at BBV i think..got stuntman ignition from BBV last nite for 14.99 part of the buy 2 get 1 free deal... so its all up to what the person will like :)

wow.. that was a long rant.. i better get back to working... laters :D

[Canadianpsycho]

You sure its not NG Sigma for the PS3?

[dbdudley]

Hey guys..

someone else originally posted before me that it was 19.99 and i am almost 100% certain i saw it marked as 19.99... my car is parked right near midland and ellesemere so if you all would like, i can check it tonight to make sure and post again here so people do not have to go looking tonight.. sorry if there is any confusion..

actually, if anyone has access to a phone right now.. can you try calling this store.. 416-285-0272 and ask how much ninja gaiden 2 is for xbox 360 used and please let everyone else know... i dont even have an xbox 360 i just dont want to be known as the guy that put the wrong price on the forums :)

I called one in Ottawa and they said 34.99 used, 39.99 new. they checked the computer. Maybe that one was marked incorrectly?

[grappos13]

You sure its not NG Sigma for the PS3?

it was an xbox 360 game.. and i know its somewhat new so i found it weird.. sorry all if i was wrong... but someone call that store and ask!

[Dougmoto]

Just called, was 34.99

No dice, unless it's marked as 19.99. Thats a shame too, i was gonna book it there for the hot deal =/

[dbdudley]

it was an xbox 360 game.. and i know its somewhat new so i found it weird.. sorry all if i was wrong... but someone call that store and ask!

I wanted to help you out, but I didn't want to dial long distance. ;)

[grappos13]

sorry guys... even if its marked 19.99 u wont be able to get it at that price will you? i know rogers screwed me over when they had a game marked at 19.99 but rang in at 39.99 and they wouldnt sell it to me for 19.99... that sucked

[mahjongmaniac]

it all depends on what the person will like..

i just got a ps3 only like 9 days ago and i already have 12 games lol... but the only game that i paid more than 24.99 was for GTA 4 special edition...

how much did you pay for GTA4 SE ? it retails for a whoppin' $90 reg.

[dbdudley]

sorry guys... even if its marked 19.99 u wont be able to get it at that price will you? i know rogers screwed me over when they had a game marked at 19.99 but rang in at 39.99 and they wouldnt sell it to me for 19.99... that sucked

If it's marked 19.99, it could go either way. I'm pretty sure you should get it for 19.99 though.

[grappos13]

how much did you pay for GTA4 SE ? it retails for a whoppin' $90 reg.


it was 64.99 on sale at BB like 10 days ago online.. ordered one and did instore pickup... decide for like 5 dollars more (at the time) before i noticed the amazon deal that it was worth it... get the music CD, rockstar key chain, nice GTA4 lock box with keys, some book that has pictures of the art in the game (nothing spectacular), and the rockstar money stealing duffle bag which owns... it has the pure real feel that a real money bag has.. not that i know of course :)... those things for me was worth the extra 5-10 dollars i paid for it.. and i liked the big box that it came in as well..

[grappos13]

If it's marked 19.99, it could go either way. I'm pretty sure you should get it for 19.99 though.

ya i tried.. rogers guy wouldnt give it to me and there was no manager there.. so i just said whatever.. ended up getting it for 24.99 at wal mart because of SCOP lol

[Super strokey]

Just traded in

SSX blur wii, 11 TIV
Fear Files 360, 11 TIV
UT3 PS3, 8 TIV

Got Resistance 2, need to get a few more for bioshock and LBP

[grappos13]

just confirmed.. Quake 4 for XBOX 360 is now only 7 TIV at EB Games.. OP please edit the spreadsheet.. thanks..

[Dougmoto]

Whats SCOP

[Super strokey]

Whats SCOP

scanning code of practice i think

[Lone_Prodigy]

CoD3 for 360 is $2 TIV.

[Super strokey]

CoD3 for 360 is $2 TIV.

omg are you serious? Thats insane.

[grappos13]

insanely good! lol... ya.. i cant believe its only 2 dollars... i really want to find 3 more 8+ TIV at eb games so i can pre order nba live 09.. but maybe i cant pre order that game yet....man i just wanna play my ps3 all weekend this weekend... and get some more cheap games i hope!

[mahjongmaniac]

sorry guys... even if its marked 19.99 u wont be able to get it at that price will you? i know rogers screwed me over when they had a game marked at 19.99 but rang in at 39.99 and they wouldnt sell it to me for 19.99... that sucked

i dunno about you, but at RV/BBV, whenever the scanned price is higher than tagged, they always give me the lower of 2 prices.

[mahjongmaniac]

it was 64.99 on sale at BB like 10 days ago online..

hm... can't recall that deal. must be some online 1-day unadvertised deal or sth. it was certainly not advertised in the past few wk's flyers

---------

CoD3 for 360 is $2 TIV.

this is gonna sound weird, but the original XBOX version is whoppin' $13 (well, "was"... a couple wks ago)

[grappos13]

i guess i was unlucky then.. some "punk" 16 year old was like.. oh sorry.. somehow a 19.99 sticker got on it but its really 39.99...do u want it? i was like.. not for that price.. and i even asked.. shouldnt u give it to me at 19.99 since thats what the sticker said.. he said.. maybe someoen changed it.. and im like.. the game is under glass!! how did someone (a customer) switch it.. then he said he didnt know and wouldnt give it to me.. so i left

[Anarchy]

insanely good! lol... ya.. i cant believe its only 2 dollars... i really want to find 3 more 8+ TIV at eb games so i can pre order nba live 09.. but maybe i cant pre order that game yet....man i just wanna play my ps3 all weekend this weekend... and get some more cheap games i hope!

You should be able to preorder NBA Live 09.

I did yesterday. I traded in three games ($8 tiv) and the guy said I could preorder any game coming out. This included Gears 2, Final Fantasy etc.

YMMV

[mahjongmaniac]

i guess i was unlucky then.. some "punk" 16 year old was like.. oh sorry.. somehow a 19.99 sticker got on it but its really 39.99...do u want it? i was like.. not for that price.. and i even asked.. shouldnt u give it to me at 19.99 since thats what the sticker said.. he said.. maybe someoen changed it.. and im like.. the game is under glass!! how did someone (a customer) switch it.. then he said he didnt know and wouldnt give it to me.. so i left

glass?

i'm sure you meant to say they were sealed in those plastic security cases, right?

[mp3sn]

glass?

i'm sure you meant to say they were sealed in those plastic security cases, right?

I think what he meant was that the game was in one of those glass display cabinets that were locked.....

[freakx2001]

glass?

i'm sure you meant to say they were sealed in those plastic security cases, right?

I'm guessing he is referring to the Glass case games for sale are stored in some BBV's

[Anarchy]

glass?

i'm sure you meant to say they were sealed in those plastic security cases, right?

I'm pretty sure he meant the game was in the display case, thus preventing any customer from switching the price tag from another game.

[mahjongmaniac]

I think what he meant was that the game was in one of those glass display cabinets that were locked.....

oh... didn't know he was ref'ing to BBV. thought he was talkin' about RV.

can't recall a RV store i've been to that have display cabinets. ... they keep all their new games locked up in those plastic security cases, w/ the exception of clearance games priced at $20 or less

[grappos13]

woah woah.. i didnt know this would generate much discussion..

in fact.. it was at Rogers Video... they had it so u cant take it off the rack.. with some locking thing.. and sorry it was in an individual plastic case... but ya.. i wish i got it for that price.. damn them!!!!

[brucedlx]

whoever said you could pre-order ff13:

Bigtime YMMV. I've been trying to do that for a long time and they just won't let me.

[bug]

Went to my local BBV yesterday with plans to trade in Halo 3 tin box edition and a few others. They only accepted Halo 3 and gave me $24 for it. I remembered they had a Buy 2 get one free deal on used games promo on so I went over to see what they had.

While I was looking through the games the sales guy came over and told me that if I was interested I could trade one of the games I chose back to them right away and save some cash.

I picked up Bad Company, Unreal Tournament 3, and The Orange Box. I then traded Unreal Tournament back to them for a $42.00 credit.

So the 2 games ended up costing me $63.00 including the $5.00 I spent buying Halo 3 :cheesygri

[grappos13]

Went to my local BBV yesterday with plans to trade in Halo 3 tin box edition and a few others. They only accepted Halo 3 and gave me $24 for it. I remembered they had a Buy 2 get one free deal on used games promo on so I went over to see what they had.

While I was looking through the games the sales guy came over and told me that if I was interested I could trade one of the games I chose back to them right away and save some cash.

I picked up Bad Company, Unreal Tournament 3, and The Orange Box. I then traded Unreal Tournament back to them for a $42.00 credit.

So the 2 games ended up costing me $63.00 including the $5.00 I spent buying Halo 3 :cheesygri

so basically.. u paid like 9.99 for like UT3 and traded back in for 42 dollars at BBV? how is that possible? lol

[mahjongmaniac]

whoever said you could pre-order ff13:

Bigtime YMMV. I've been trying to do that for a long time and they just won't let me.

not sure about now, but some of us pre-ordered FFXIII when EBG offered the T3GIF "any pre-order" wknds... (had it on for a few consecutive wknds a while back)

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Went to my local BBV yesterday with plans to trade in Halo 3 tin box edition and a few others. They only accepted Halo 3 and gave me $24 for it. I remembered they had a Buy 2 get one free deal on used games promo on so I went over to see what they had.

i think they no longer accept Halo3 CE... only the reg. :P


I picked up Bad Company, Unreal Tournament 3, and The Orange Box. I then traded Unreal Tournament back to them for a $42.00 credit.

err... WTF? UT3 is worth $42 in TIC?!??!?! :-0

[Moebiwankenobi]

whoever said you could pre-order ff13:

Bigtime YMMV. I've been trying to do that for a long time and they just won't let me.

I was able to do it just 3 weeks ago for FF13 in Calgary.

BTW here are some updates for Chickenwing:

- MGS4 TIV at BBV is now $35 and no longer $42
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 360 is USED at BBV for $9.99, don't know the TIV but it's a good game for that price: Regular edition and not Gold

[JnJosh]

err... WTF? UT3 is worth $42 in TIC?!??!?! :-0

all new release titles are worth 42

[HyperD]

went to a blockbuster and saw that DK barrel blast was 19.99 new...scanned in at the same price so the spreadsheet on 1st page should be updated.

[AJD23]

went to a blockbuster and saw that DK barrel blast was 19.99 new...scanned in at the same price so the spreadsheet on 1st page should be updated.

Odd...I bought it new for the sis two days ago at $9.99 new.

EDIT: Anyways, NBA Street Homecourt (PS3) has a TIV of $8 @ EB, and PotC: At World's End (Wii) has a TIV of $16 @ EB.

[Aj23]

Odd...I bought it new for the sis two days ago at $9.99 new.

EDIT: Anyways, NBA Street Homecourt has a TIV of $8 @ EB, and PotC: At World's End has a TIV of $16 @ EB.

For what consoles?

I'm surprised NBA Street Homecourt is still valued at $8

[jeremy31]

It is for PS3....I trade Today NBA Street Homecourt PS3 console Still $8 ETIV @EB

For what consoles?

I'm surprised NBA Street Homecourt is still valued at $8

[bembol]

It is for PS3....I trade Today NBA Street Homecourt PS3 console Still $8 ETIV @EB

I saw it today for $7.99 for PS3, I'll have to drop by again and pick it up! Thanks.

[Anarchy]

I'm the one who said I could preorder FF13. That's what the guy told me,but its not out til december so I didn't.

And I went today to trade in UT3 (PS3) and simpsons (360) for NHL09. The guy did it and didn't charge me $10 for it like he was supposed to. Sweet! Haha

So for $60 (and simpsons which I owned), I got $52 credit, NHL09 and NBA09 (which ill probably change to COD World at War. I love RFD, thanks OP and all contributors!

Ps to confirm for ops spreadsheet, simpsons (360), mlb2K8(wii) Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3) and Fantastic Four(PS3) is all $8tiv still. Turning point (PS3) is still $26 tiv!

[kuznagi]

Still the best thing to do for turning point is call a BBV with it preferably used, then PM it at BestBuy. They aren't sharp enough to ask used or new, either way you can make a cool 10-14 bucks either way from it. For 360 a used copy from BBV is your best bet but yea the good titles for trading 3 in for a new game is declining quickly =O

[grappos13]

i cant find anymore games from any of the blockbusters within 20+ km each way from my house :( ... i wanna pre order nba live 09 :( and wow... homecourt still has 8 TIV? i just got this game for 14.99 at bestbuy brand new.. but thats cuz i wanted it.. wish i knew i coulda got it from bbv for 7.99.. although i personally havent seen it at like the 8 blockbusters ive went to

[FFWFire]

NHL 2K8 goes for 2$ at Ebgames. Damn them =)

[mahjongmaniac]

all new release titles are worth 42

i guess he must be ref'ing to the 360 version. (that's a new release)
i thought he was talkin' about PS3 version, which is like >1/2 yr old, and it didn't make sense that you can buy it for $20 or less PPed, and trade in for $42

[mahjongmaniac]

Still the best thing to do for turning point is call a BBV with it preferably used, then PM it at BestBuy. They aren't sharp enough to ask used or new, either way you can make a cool 10-14 bucks either way from it. For 360 a used copy from BBV is your best bet but yea the good titles for trading 3 in for a new game is declining quickly =O

you underestimate some employees. unless they never rent/buy at BBV, they'll know they sell used games/movies. if the price is too low, leading to huge price diff., i'm willing to bet they'll give a call to double check if it's new/used for your quoted price.

GL pulling off that scam

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i cant find anymore games from any of the blockbusters within 20+ km each way from my house :( ... i wanna pre order nba live 09 :( and wow... homecourt still has 8 TIV? i just got this game for 14.99 at bestbuy brand new.. but thats cuz i wanted it.. wish i knew i coulda got it from bbv for 7.99.. although i personally havent seen it at like the 8 blockbusters ive went to

yes, still $8 TIV, and it should be $10 new at BBV.
$8 i believe is the used price.

[Dougmoto]

Uh, i know its a bit late, but yesterday i checked in 2 bbvs for a 20$ NG2, and no luck.

[bug]

i think they no longer accept Halo3 CE... only the reg. :P

err... WTF? UT3 is worth $42 in TIC?!??!?! :-0

Well they gave me $24 for my copy so I don't know. I saw 2 other used copies for sale on the shelf. I was surprised at the UT3 $42 trade in value too.

so basically.. u paid like 9.99 for like UT3 and traded back in for 42 dollars at BBV? how is that possible? lol

Here's how it worked:

- Bought Bad Company for $49.99
- bought UT3 for $59.99
- Orange Box was free with the Buy 2 get 1 free promo
- Traded in Halo 3 and got $24 off my total
- Traded UT3 back to them for a $42 credit.
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Total was $100 and now I have a $42 credit making my grand total $58
Deduct the $5.00 I paid for Halo3 and that makes it $63.00

[Late Night Merchant]

Well they gave me $24 for my copy so I don't know. I saw 2 other used copies for sale on the shelf. I was surprised at the UT3 $42 trade in value too.



Here's how it worked:

- Bought Bad Company for $49.99
- bought UT3 for $59.99
- Orange Box was free with the Buy 2 get 1 free promo
- Traded in Halo 3 and got $24 off my total
- Traded UT3 back to them for a $42 credit.
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Total was $100 and now I have a $42 credit making my grand total $58
Deduct the $5.00 I paid for Halo3 and that makes it $63.00

Ohhhh so that explains it. He got the 360 version, corect? It has to be, since there's no way a game has more TIV than resale.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well they gave me $24 for my copy so I don't know. I saw 2 other used copies for sale on the shelf. I was surprised at the UT3 $42 trade in value too.



Here's how it worked:

- Bought Bad Company for $49.99
- bought UT3 for $59.99
- Orange Box was free with the Buy 2 get 1 free promo
- Traded in Halo 3 and got $24 off my total
- Traded UT3 back to them for a $42 credit.
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Total was $100 and now I have a $42 credit making my grand total $58
Deduct the $5.00 I paid for Halo3 and that makes it $63.00

after all that, you forgot to mention the most impt part: platform! lol

as i've stated before, UT3 must be or 360 as it makes no sense that PS3 version has such high TIV when their PPed price is much lower

[brucedlx]

Just to update your list chickenwing:

NBA Street Homecourt (PS3) = 7.99 USED, 9.99 NEW, EBTIV = 8$
The Club (360) = 14.99 USED, EBTIV = 13$
Two Worlds (360) = 14.99 USED, EBTIV = 10$

I got these three and attempted to pre-order FF13 (shockingly my BBV still had B2G1F on used games so lucky me)

Of course, the dude didn't let me, but that did not deter me. I saw that Star Wars: Force Unleashed was T3GIF, and it also had a gaming guarantee (trade back w/in a week for FULL 60$ TIV).

So my plan is to pick up the game, "not like it", trade it back and use the 59.99 credit to get FF13 :) Ofcourse, you could do this for ANY title you so pleased. Basically trade 3 get anything free.

Also, I saw Turning Point for PS3 for 20$ new.

I went to Best Buy but the dude refused to price match blockbuster, stating that "clearance pricing". I wasn't in the mood to argue, but I was wishing to myself that MJM was here to get me my PM!! :twisted:

[kuznagi]

you underestimate some employees. unless they never rent/buy at BBV, they'll know they sell used games/movies. if the price is too low, leading to huge price diff., i'm willing to bet they'll give a call to double check if it's new/used for your quoted price.

GL pulling off that scam

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I don't need luck, I pulled it off without even saying anything, that's how damn good I am. Its the BB staff to blame for not caring.

Its not really a scam if the BB employees don't feel like asking specifically what information, though YMMV, and I did pull it off. I didn't even need to do anything except say BBV has it cheaper please call this location to confirm. Blind negligence my friend... ;)

Anyways as I said depending on your luck you can still make money with price matching at BB and trading it in.

[funkymankevx]

DMC4 is $35 new at BBV for PS3. I thought that was a pretty good price, so I thought I'd mention it.

[brucedlx]

I don't need luck, I pulled it off without even saying anything, that's how damn good I am.


Actually that's luck. Lucky you found a half-witted employee.

[chdude3]

Its not really a scam if the BB employees don't feel like asking specifically what informationNo, I think the relevent part is that you're knowingly trying to PM against a different item (new vs used), and hoping the employee doesn't catch on. That's a scam.

[Sakaban]

any known cheap games from Blockbuster or anywhere else?? I just bought my PS3 2 weeks ago.. need some cheap games

[Setz]

Just to update your list chickenwing:

NBA Street Homecourt (PS3) = 7.99 USED, 9.99 NEW, EBTIV = 8$
The Club (360) = 14.99 USED, EBTIV = 13$
Two Worlds (360) = 14.99 USED, EBTIV = 10$

I got these three and attempted to pre-order FF13 (shockingly my BBV still had B2G1F on used games so lucky me)

Of course, the dude didn't let me, but that did not deter me. I saw that Star Wars: Force Unleashed was T3GIF, and it also had a gaming guarantee (trade back w/in a week for FULL 60$ TIV).

So my plan is to pick up the game, "not like it", trade it back and use the 59.99 credit to get FF13 :) Ofcourse, you could do this for ANY title you so pleased. Basically trade 3 get anything free.

Also, I saw Turning Point for PS3 for 20$ new.

I went to Best Buy but the dude refused to price match blockbuster, stating that "clearance pricing". I wasn't in the mood to argue, but I was wishing to myself that MJM was here to get me my PM!! :twisted:

Is The Club also 15$ for the PS3?

[Moebiwankenobi]

Just used the following to trade towards Force Unleashed PS3:

Two Worlds (360) - $11
Tony Hawk Proving Ground (360) - $11
Fear Files (360) - $11

My BBV said that the B2G1F was over, didn't check any other BBV so not sure if it's store by store.

[bembol]

I saw it today for $7.99 for PS3, I'll have to drop by again and pick it up! Thanks.



Got it and another copy of TWO WORLDS. :twisted: This will be the 3x I use it on the EB promo.


BTW, I found my Rewards Book and was able to use 2x $1.00 OFF Previously Viewed DVD coupons for this!

[RTO31]

A couple prices I remembered from blockbuster tonight:

WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 - Used $7.99 - Xbox 360
NHL 2K7 - Used $4.99 - Xbox 360
NHL 07 - Used $4.99 - Xbox 360
Splinter Cell Double Agent - Used $9.99 - Xbox 360
Shadowrun - Used $9.99 - Xbox 360
Gun - Used $4.99 - Xbox 360




lol nothing really significant but figured you could add them in your chart anyway.

[mahjongmaniac]

I went to Best Buy but the dude refused to price match blockbuster, stating that "clearance pricing". I wasn't in the mood to argue, but I was wishing to myself that MJM was here to get me my PM!! :twisted:

you don't need me to become a PM "expert".

sounds like you just need more exp. ;)

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I don't need luck, I pulled it off without even saying anything, that's how damn good I am. Its the BB staff to blame for not caring.

perhaps true, but hey, try pulling that off every day,... i can almost guarantee you that sooner or later, the MODs will catch on and finally put an end to your series of fake/illegit PM attempts


Its not really a scam if the BB employees don't feel like asking specifically what information, though YMMV, and I did pull it off.

if you go in knowingly that BBV's price is used and you're trying to PM for a new item, i'd consider that a scam.

[grappos13]

hey bruce...

umm turning point is 20 brand new at like every BBV... and its not in clearance either.. i woulda told them to call back or tell them to call another... and even if it was clearance shouldnt they give it to u? i got like the BIGS PM'ed at BB cuz i knew it was 10 at BBV and that was clearance price and they did it for me no questions asked.. i just told them to call the stouffville bestbuy :)

[brucedlx]

nah man it wasn't like that.

I asked if they would PM video games and the dude is like sure.

As soon as I said blockbuster he's like no, we've done it b4, were losing money, clearance pricing, etc.

I could have given him a hard time and forced it, but it seems that it's been happening a lot since there is a blockbuster in the same plaza and they don't want to PM it anymore.

But I get the feeling that MJM would have just given him some kinda harsh look and walked out w/ the PM. I suck at PM because I feel like a total douche when I argue with employees.

[mahjongmaniac]

umm turning point is 20 brand new at like every BBV...

it's not "like"... it is every BBV, nationwide.

and even if it was clearance shouldnt they give it to u?

actually, no... their LPG policy protects them f/ PMing against a competitor's clearance pricing

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But I get the feeling that MJM would have just given him some kinda harsh look and walked out w/ the PM.

if it's a completely legitimate PM, i would've fought back.

IF they can give me a valid, acceptable reason to deny the PM, then i'll walk away (this is rare, b/c i always try to go in w/ legit PM deals that can't be denied :D )

[Bonjour43ma]

very good

[The drew]

What is the Blockbuster TIV values for "Army of Two" and "Bad Company"?

Army of Two (PS3) : $ ??

Bad Company (PS3) : $ ??

bad company is 42$

[Nothing_man13]

Is the trade two and get NHL 09 thing over? I was headed out to do it today finally got the time.

[ApolloCreed]

As far as I know, that deal is still on.

[Moebiwankenobi]

Thanks

What is the Blockbuster TIV values for "Army of Two" ?

Army of Two (PS3) : $ ??

Bad Company (PS3) : $ 42

Call Blockbuster...you can't even ask for one game after someone has helped you with the other?? :confused:

[Netcruzer]

I called EB and asked if I could trade 3 for Metal Gear Solid 4. They said No. Only pre-orders, or games released within 7 days are eligible for Trade 3 get it free. I called two stores just to make sure. :(
I was going to buy Wii Games from BBV to trade, but I don't want to pre-order or get SoulCaliber IV. I wanted MGS4, guess I'll just wait to find it used somewhere.

[Pepsidewd]

Can somone post the Ninja Gaiden 2 reciept for 19.99$, I called me BBV in Rosemere Qc and they have it at 35$. Anybody get it in MOntreal at 19.99$?

[winkyber]

Here are some Blockbuster TIV [Aug 10,2008]

Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3) : $35

Army of Two (PS3) : $30

GTA 4 (PS3) : $35

Bad Company (XBOX 360) : $ 35

[wordtwonumbers]

I'd hold off on picking up Ninja Gaiden 2 until they release a patch that doesn't make the game unplayable.

[Nothing_man13]

Just traded in some games for NHL 09 and Star Wars Force Unleashed
Star Wars has the deal you can trade it back in, in a week and get full credit going to use that to get Rock Band 2

These games all still work
POTC Wii
Turning Point PS3 still $26
The Club X360
Two Worlds 360
Fear Files 360

Also, the BBV on the north end of Fischer-Hallman in KW is still doing buy 2 get one free on used games!

Cheers, and thanks OP.

[revenge7777]

Can somone post the Ninja Gaiden 2 reciept for 19.99$, I called me BBV in Rosemere Qc and they have it at 35$. Anybody get it in MOntreal at 19.99$?

What? Ninja gaiden 2 for $19.99?

[parapudaw]

TIV @ EB: as of 10Aug2008
Need 4 Speed: Most Wanted $9 (360)
Harry Potter: PHX $15(WII)
Soldier of Fortune $15 (360)
Turning Point $15 (360)

[ChicoQuente]

Bought: Naruto ($9.99), Super Swing Golf ($9.99) and Sims 2: Pets (sticker of $9.99 but scanned at $7.99)

All of which EBG told me had a TIV of $11. So I traded in for a Rockband 2 pre-order.

[sexyj]

warhawk has a $12 TIV @ eb

[Dougmoto]

Can somone post the Ninja Gaiden 2 reciept for 19.99$, I called me BBV in Rosemere Qc and they have it at 35$. Anybody get it in MOntreal at 19.99$?

There was no NG2 for 20$, he saw the price incorrectly. I went to the exact BBV later that day, and it was 34.99 as usual. Unfortunate :(

[dbdudley]

I thought I saw Stranglehold 360 used for $7.99 the other day.

[movieking]

Is the trade two and get NHL 09 thing over? I was headed out to do it today finally got the time.

Deal is still on. I called a local EB Games, and they said it is still on, but they don't know when it is over (no firm dead deal date).

[Super strokey]

warhawk has a $12 TIV @ eb

Thats not that bad, maybe ill trade mine in and keep the headset... although i have no need for a headset cause i just preordered socom wiht teh HS... maybe ill just try and sell it here some more

[grappos13]

i need a headset as i am buying warhawk from someone soon but ur in edmonton and im in toronto.... what do the headsets usually go for? is there offline (local) multiplayer in warhawk too or just online?

[djherbal1]

What? Ninja gaiden 2 for $19.99?

yeah, someone else had started a thread on that here, but I cannot find it... but yeah, I went to the one in Brossard and it was still the regular price

[wpooh888]

i need a headset as i am buying warhawk from someone soon but ur in edmonton and im in toronto.... what do the headsets usually go for? is there offline (local) multiplayer in warhawk too or just online?


The headset that comes with Warhawk I believe normally goes for about 30 bucks by itself. Keep in mind you can use any bluetooth headset or USB headset. Doesn't have to be the one that comes with it. There is no single player offfline campaign mode. However, you can practice offline and play a multiplayer game if you want to.

[ashs]

Anyone know the new BBV used game promotion? the buy 2 get 1 free is over.

[greywolf501]

Anyone know the new BBV used game promotion? the buy 2 get 1 free is over.
There hasn't been a promotion on used games since the B2G1 ended on July 20th, there will probably be something next month with the new flyer, you need to give time for the stores to stock up on games for there to be a sale, the stores in Kingston sold close to 2/3 of their stock during the B2G1, there's very little left except for the new releases.

[hooliocah]

There hasn't been a promotion on used games since the B2G1 ended on July 20th, there will probably be something next month with the new flyer, you need to give time for the stores to stock up on games for there to be a sale, the stores in Kingston sold close to 2/3 of their stock during the B2G1, there's very little left except for the new releases.
Indeed. I've stopped in at a few Ottawa stores and it's pretty slim pickin's. Unless you're hard up for a copy of Kameo or PoTC for the 360 then you're out of luck.

I did see a few copies of Two Worlds, which I didn't have written on my list, so I didn't bother noting the price.

Dark Sector (360-used) was $29.99 at BBV.

[mahjongmaniac]

I called EB and asked if I could trade 3 for Metal Gear Solid 4. They said No. Only pre-orders, or games released within 7 days are eligible for Trade 3 get it free. I called two stores just to make sure. :(
I was going to buy Wii Games from BBV to trade, but I don't want to pre-order or get SoulCaliber IV. I wanted MGS4, guess I'll just wait to find it used somewhere.

^they're right on the 1-wk policy.

and at least your EBG seems to be pretty lenient. it sounds like they're saying you can T3GIF for "any" game that's on pre-order, when it's technically supposed to be for "selected" games

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I thought I saw Stranglehold 360 used for $7.99 the other day.

yep.... and new is $10

[grappos13]

thanks wpooh888 for the info on warhawk and the headset... i have a headset i use for PC gaming but its not USB.. so maybe ill get a USB one soon.. i am purchasing warhawk used and was just wondering whether i really need the headset.. i guess its good for smack talking :)

[movieking]

Here are some updated TIV as of today for EBGames. I might be off by a dollar on some of the games, but all games listed at $8 or more are definitely usable for all $8+ TIV since I used them today. I tried to upload it to the wiki page, but I couldn't figure it out, so if anyone wants to do it, have a go:

August 11th

360 Games

Fight Night 3 $11
Conflict Denied Ops $15
Tomb Raider Anniversary $8
Lost Planet Colonies $8
Cars $3
Timeshift $2
Blacksite Area 51 $2
Fantastic Four ROTSS $2
NCAA 07 Football $2

Wii Games

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles $11
Manhunt 2 $14
WiiPlay $3

[akelouie]

Just got back from Eb (Aug 11)

Two World (360)-10.00 TIV
Petz Dogz 2 (Wii)-12.00 TIV

Does anyone know if all games returned (used) to EB within the week of purchase, is given full credit by EB?

[TheGamer2400]

Two Worlds trade in value at EB Games will probably drop down if people keep trading it in.

[kwijibo]

Just got back from Eb (Aug 11)

Two World (360)-10.00 TIV
Petz Dogz 2 (Wii)-12.00 TIV

Does anyone know if all games returned (used) to EB within the week of purchase, is given full credit by EB?

Assuming you mean you bought it used, you should be able to return in within a week. Some stores will only let you do this per purchase (meaning whatever you get when you return the game, you're stuck with), but some will be more lenient.

[Aegis]

apparently my local eb said

Mercenaries 2
Too Human
Tales of Vesperia


are off the Trade 3 get 1 list

I had to go with Star Wars: Unleashed // w/e ... :|

anyone knows if I could get sometin else later in time?

[mahjongmaniac]

Wii Games

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles $11
Manhunt 2 $14
WiiPlay $3

oh wow, to my surprise MH2 went up ....by $2 i think...

traded in during TMGM and it was $12 TIV

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Just got back from Eb (Aug 11)

Two World (360)-10.00 TIV
Petz Dogz 2 (Wii)-12.00 TIV


looks like some of you have already tried to take advantage of ^that :D

[shezbot]

apparently my local eb said

Mercenaries 2
Too Human
Tales of Vesperia


are off the Trade 3 get 1 list

I had to go with Star Wars: Unleashed // w/e ... :|

anyone knows if I could get sometin else later in time?

You can change your pre-order at any time.

[Aegis]

You can change your pre-order at any time.


i could change the pre-order to say, Tales Of Vesperia when it comes out ?

[shezbot]

oh wow, to my surprise MH2 went up ....by $2 i think...

traded in during TMGM and it was $12 TIV

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looks like some of you have already tried to take advantage of ^that :D

I was surpised the Bigs for Wii went up too. At one point it was under $8 (when EB was selling them $10 new / $5 used. I traded it in today and got $12 or $13 (can't recall)

[shezbot]

i could change the pre-order to say, Tales Of Vesperia when it comes out ?

EB randomly updates their Trade 3 for 1 game list so once its added to the available pre-orders you can change yours over. Some EB's will let you pre-order any upcoming game but the ones in my area follow the "list".

[Aegis]

EB randomly updates their Trade 3 for 1 game list so once its added to the available pre-orders you can change yours over. Some EB's will let you pre-order any upcoming game but the ones in my area follow the "list".

im a little confused...

I went in and said I wanted to do Trade 3 for 1 , I chose Tales Of Vesperia..she said that it was no longer on the "Trade 3 for 1" list, same with too human//Mercanaries 2 ... So your saying when others are able to pre-order on say "tales of vesperia" i can change the preorder to it? or change the pre-order to something else coming in the future outside like 3-4months?

[brucedlx]

im a little confused...

I went in and said I wanted to do Trade 3 for 1 , I chose Tales Of Vesperia..she said that it was no longer on the "Trade 3 for 1" list, same with too human//Mercanaries 2 ... So your saying when others are able to pre-order on say "tales of vesperia" i can change the preorder to it? or change the pre-order to something else coming in the future outside like 3-4months?

The best thing to do is to trade 3 get it free for a game w/ the "Gaming Guarantee" (i.e. return the game within a week if you "don't like it" and get full TIV credit).

Star Wars Force unleashed is a prime example of this. You've already pre-ordered it too.

When it comes out, go pick it up, take it home, unwrap it and bring it back. They will give you all your money back in the form of Trade in Credit, and with that, you can get basically any game you want, pre-order or not. It doesn't even have to be a game, you can get stuff like wii points or controllers. You basically have 60$ to spend at EB Games.

[_pOtEnZa_]

apparently my local eb said

Mercenaries 2
Too Human
Tales of Vesperia


are off the Trade 3 get 1 list

I had to go with Star Wars: Unleashed // w/e ... :|

anyone knows if I could get something else later in time?

your local eb is wrong, u can preorder 3-1 until one day b4 it comes out, some stores even after, call back another day and another clerk will tell u something else..

[Gibber]

TIV for Orange Box at BBV is now $18
Also, they'll give you a whole $1 for Rainbow Six Vegas :p

[Apal]

anyone know the TIV for UEFA Euro 2008?

[chdude3]

TIV for Orange Box at BBV is now $18
Also, they'll give you a whole $1 for Rainbow Six Vegas :pHad a friend try to Craigs Orange for $30 and got no bites. I was surprised, you'd think it'd be worth more? $18 isn't bad in comparison, EB was like $11 or so when I asked. It's dropped though, about 2 weeks ago when I asked Orange was $22 at BBV.

And BBV sells R6V (the first) for $10 used, so I'm not surprised it's "worthless" as a trade. It's still a good game though.

[grappos13]

anyone know the TIV for UEFA Euro 2008?

i'd say its gotta be pretty high.. the game still sells for 50 brand new.. and it only came out in june 2008 and it was pretty good for a soccer game :)

if i had to guess id say around 15-20 or so at EB...dunno if this helps :)

[grappos13]

ill give someone $2 dollars for rainbow 6 vegas for ps3!!! cmon.. double what EB is offering you!!! lol... but seriously.. ill give someone 5 dollars for it :)

[dbdudley]

ill give someone $2 dollars for rainbow 6 vegas for ps3!!! cmon.. double what EB is offering you!!! lol... but seriously.. ill give someone 5 dollars for it :)

Haha, I may as well just keep it. ;)

[Corizzle]

Traded in August 8 for NHL 09 for the 360

Harry Potter Wii TIV was $15, Two Worlds was $10

[Canadianpsycho]

All 360, all traded in at Blockbuster today:

Alone in the Dark: $42
Battlefield Bad Company Gold Edition: $49
Dark Sector: $21

[dbdudley]

Super Swing Golf and Virtua Tennis 3 (360) both have >$8 TIV. I forgot the exact amounts. I think Golf was $11 as stated on pg. 1 and Tennis was $15, but I'm not positive.

Of note, Virtua Tennis 3 is 9.99 at BBV. A good trader, and a fun game for the price too.

[DreadDeals]

The best thing to do is to trade 3 get it free for a game w/ the "Gaming Guarantee" (i.e. return the game within a week if you "don't like it" and get full TIV credit).

Star Wars Force unleashed is a prime example of this. You've already pre-ordered it too.

When it comes out, go pick it up, take it home, unwrap it and bring it back. They will give you all your money back in the form of Trade in Credit, and with that, you can get basically any game you want, pre-order or not. It doesn't even have to be a game, you can get stuff like wii points or controllers. You basically have 60$ to spend at EB Games.

... why didn't anybody tell me this before ? :(
"Gaming Guarantee"
Instead of pre-ordering a game and saving it for another game that I want, I chose the credit path which is absolute disappointment compared to the T3for1 deal.
Thanks though, you saved my future.

[chdude3]

ill give someone $2 dollars for rainbow 6 vegas for ps3!!! cmon.. double what EB is offering you!!! lol... but seriously.. ill give someone 5 dollars for it :)It's BBV offering $1 for the 360 version of Vegas. I don't know what the PS3 TIV is at any store.

[shezbot]

The Blockbuster in Whitby (Thickson Rd) has a table with a list of TIV for games. I'm not sure if this is at all locations but I thought it was pretty cool. Unfortunately all I remember was Lego Indiana Jones for PS2 is worth ~$24.

[marximum]

Looks like buy 2 get 1 free (used) is back on at BBV. The sign was back up at the game table at 2 locations in Brampton this morning. The clerk said the sale started today.

[Apal]

Looks like buy 2 get 1 free (used) is back on at BBV. The sign was back up at the game table at 2 locations in Brampton this morning. The clerk said the sale started today.

Which one cus I went yesterday and the guy said it ended on Sunday.

[marximum]

Definitely on at Hurontario & Wanless. I picked up 3 games there at 1:30. I just went back to the one at Trinity Common. All the signs are up and I start looking through the games. A clerk comes over, I mention the deal he gets a puzzled look on his face and says he'll check. He goes to the binder and comes back and says no, that ended Sunday. Then he starts taking down all the signs. Oh well, YMMV.
MLB 2K8 Wii is worth $10 trade-in at EB
The Club 360 is worth $13 trade-in at EB
Virtua Tennis 3 360 is worth $15 trade-in at EB
Got my Resistance 2 pre-order for $34

[kwijibo]

Can anybody answer a couple questions about TIV at BBV? Does it come off purchases pre-tax (like at EB)? Do they give extra credit for Collectors Editions?

[greywolf501]

Can anybody answer a couple questions about TIV at BBV? Does it come off purchases pre-tax (like at EB)? Do they give extra credit for Collectors Editions?
No, it's not a pre-tax amount and yes, they generally do offer more for the collector's editions, as long as it was a version that wasn't exclusive to a certain store, they had to have sold it at some point for it to be in their system.

[funkymankevx]

So some places had the deal go back up?

[dbdudley]

Sims 2: Pets is still TIV of $11.

[pkclassics]

Do you guys know if the Trade 3 Get It Free promo is still going on at EB?

[movieking]

Do you guys know if the Trade 3 Get It Free promo is still going on at EB?

It seemed to be at mine. I asked about any other promos before I traded in a couple of games, and I was told that I could trade 3 and get one free, but I wasn't interested in any of the games that she mentioned.

[B13Cartel]

Do you guys know if the Trade 3 Get It Free promo is still going on at EB?

T3G1F is still going on at EB as well as the trade two + $9.99 for nhl 09, tiger woods 09 for xbox 360 and ps3.

[Aegis]

Do you guys know if the Trade 3 Get It Free promo is still going on at EB?

according to their list, known titles are Star Wars/Fallout/WoW:Wrath of lich king//NFL,TIGER WOODS,NHL 09 are on the list, i dunno what else there is since apparently too human//tales of vesperia/merc2 are off .... APPARENTLY...dunno if ur eb goes by the books!

[grappos13]

quick update on the TIV of 2 PS3 games that i just checked..

stranglehold is 6
simpsons game is 8

[CyniC-]

anyone know the TIV for mario strikers Wii at EBG? I'm guessing... $18 to be optimistic and $13 to be pessimistic.

[chickenwing]

Gee, I leave this thread alone for a few days and already had a major backlog of updates :lol:

Anyhoo, the list has been updated! Thank you for your continued contributions. Now back to my gaming... :cheesygri

[tigerhawk33]

Gee, I leave this thread alone for a few days and already had a major backlog of updates :lol:

Anyhoo, the list has been updated! Thank you for your continued contributions. Now back to my gaming... :cheesygri

Thank you so much Chickenwing for all the hard work you and the other members have put into this. But you've done most of the hard work for us all. I vote for you to be "Hardest Working Gaming Newbie of the Year". Maybe someone else has said this or something similar to it, but anyways, yeah man, you rock~! :)

[THE FIN3ST]

Update: Fear Files is now only $6 TIV at EB Games. Of course this just had to happen to me -.-

[4got10]

Traded in 5 titles today - 4 bought from BBV

Wii
Nights PV $9.99 - EBTIV $10.00
Manhunt 2 PV 7.99 - EB TIV $13.00
SSX Blur new $9.99 - EB TIV $11.00

Traded this one in from my collection
Mario Super Strikers - EB TIV $20.00

Xbox 360
Virtua Tennis 3 PV $9.99 - EB TIV $15.00

Decided on getting Tiger Woods 09 for the PS3 on the Trade 2 + $9.99 deal and Force Unleashed for the 360 which I will blast through in a week and trade back in towards Fallout 3.

I have come to the conclusion that this should me made into a budget PC game called Game Trading Tycoon!

[grappos13]

hey all.. anyone have a eb TIV 8+ game that they could kindly sell me for 10 dollars that they got from BBV... i have been posting to this thread many tiems updating stuff and I currently have warhawk which i bought from someone for 15 dollars.. and i didnt know that i could not play 2 players locally, unless its online, so that means the game will be hard for me to get the time to play.. so if anyone has one of these that they could spare me so i can trade in to get nba live 09.. please let me know.. im in markham.. thanks

[brucedlx]

grappos:

Zellers currently has Pets: Dogs for the Wii for 10$ and it trades at EB Games for 12$. It's an ideal filler for trading purposes.

[grappos13]

hey thanks bruce.. i forgot about that lol.. remember now that i read that a couple days ago... ill check a zellers out tonite if i can find one!

[grappos13]

hey all... does EB still have that policy that you cannot trade in 2 of the same game? does that only mean at the same time? is it an actual policy that they have written down or will they just not do it?

[dbdudley]

hey all... does EB still have that policy that you cannot trade in 2 of the same game? does that only mean at the same time? is it an actual policy that they have written down or will they just not do it?

No, they actually won't do it.

Although, they did let me trade two of the same game at the same time, but only towards two different pre-orders.

[grappos13]

ahh ok.. maybe ill try it for different games..im planning to do the 2 games + 9.99 and ask if they will do it for NBA live 09 for ps3.. hopefully they will.. i think nba and fifa werent on the flyer because they r both coming out over a month after the 3 that are on the flyer... but right now I do not have any other games to trade in other than the warhawk i just purchased from someone and the two pets: dogz 2 that i picked up from zellers this morning... if anyone wants to trade another game that they have that is 8+ TIV at EB where they have doubles, it would be greatly appreciated.. i am located at markham and would do the EB transaction at either the markville mall location or the bayview and major mac location.. thanks

also, anyone know the EB TIV for madden 08 ps3 and motorstorm for ps3??? thanks again

[greywolf501]

ahh ok.. maybe ill try it for different games..im planning to do the 2 games + 9.99 and ask if they will do it for NBA live 09 for ps3.. hopefully they will.. i think nba and fifa werent on the flyer because they r both coming out over a month after the 3 that are on the flyer... but right now I do not have any other games to trade in other than the warhawk i just purchased from someone and the two pets: dogz 2 that i picked up from zellers this morning... if anyone wants to trade another game that they have that is 8+ TIV at EB where they have doubles, it would be greatly appreciated.. i am located at markham and would do the EB transaction at either the markville mall location or the bayview and major mac location.. thanks

also, anyone know the EB TIV for madden 08 ps3 and motorstorm for ps3??? thanks again

Madden 08 PS3 is at $8 and Motorstorm is $2

[grappos13]

thanks greywolf

hopefully it still is when I get home tonite... made the mistake of purchasing madden 08 from amazon.ca for 9.99 after the coupon and feel that it would probably be better that i get 09 if any madden game at all...

also.. i just looked closely at the pdf of the trade 2 + 9.99 deal and it says that nintendo DS and PSP games should apply... have we all known this but just cant find any that are 8 dollar TIV at EB at BBV?

can i still trade in madden 08 and say dogz 2 for wii and get madden 09 for 9.99?

[brucedlx]

have we all known this but just cant find any that are 8 dollar TIV at EB at BBV?

can i still trade in madden 08 and say dogz 2 for wii and get madden 09 for 9.99?

yes and yes

[kwijibo]

Definately YMMV as the promotion was to end yesterday for madden.

[DoubleDizzle]

any other games that are on sale for cheaper than what the trade-in value would be at EBGames?

[grappos13]

any other games that are on sale for cheaper than what the trade-in value would be at EBGames?

as i mentioned before.. if you wanted to save a few bucks and do it.. u could probably go to best buy.. PM turning point for ps3 at BB with BBV (BB sells 49.99, blockbuster 19.99 new) so then you would get it from BB for 17+ tax and if the EB TIV is still 26 for it.. then you would gain about 6-7 dollars + save the tax at EB...

hey bruce thanks again.. i think ppl said that i can do the trade for madden 09until a week after the game comes out.. and its only been out for 2 days.. so hopefully they will do it for me..

[mahjongmaniac]

Super Swing Golf and Virtua Tennis 3 (360) both have >$8 TIV. I forgot the exact amounts. I think Golf was $11 as stated on pg. 1 and Tennis was $15, but I'm not positive.

Of note, Virtua Tennis 3 is 9.99 at BBV. A good trader, and a fun game for the price too.

blah... wish i read your post earlier...

i found VT3 for $10 at LD (some $10 clearance sale, posted recently by Deals Deals Deals)... ah well.

[mahjongmaniac]

ahh ok.. maybe ill try it for different games..im planning to do the 2 games + 9.99 and ask if they will do it for NBA live 09 for ps3.. hopefully they will.. i think nba and fifa werent on the flyer because they r both coming out over a month after the 3 that are on the flyer... but right now I do not have any other games to trade in other than the warhawk i just purchased from someone and the two pets: dogz 2 that i picked up from zellers this morning...

^for those taking advantage of the Zellers $10 deal, just make sure you take what you need as a filler game. you don't want to be stuck w/ too many copies of that game :P

and make sure you call EBG for TIV on the day you intend to trade in, before opening it... just in case TIV plummets, and you'd of course want to return it to Zellers unopened.

[grappos13]

hehe yup mahjong.. i was thinking the same thing.. they just had 2 copies left there.. and 1 of horses, so i just picked up both the dogz 2...maybe i should open them right in front of them at EB lol..ya im gonna try to do the madden 09 and nba live 09 get with the trade 2 + 9.99 deal.. hopefully madden 08 will still work with this deal... i guess i will find out tonight..

anyone else been able to trade in 2 of the same game but used it for different promotions? if not, maybe i have to go to two different EB's :(

[4got10]

hehe yup mahjong.. i was thinking the same thing.. they just had 2 copies left there.. and 1 of horses, so i just picked up both the dogz 2...maybe i should open them right in front of them at EB lol..ya im gonna try to do the madden 09 and nba live 09 get with the trade 2 + 9.99 deal.. hopefully madden 08 will still work with this deal... i guess i will find out tonight..

anyone else been able to trade in 2 of the same game but used it for different promotions? if not, maybe i have to go to two different EB's :(

I believe that the trade 2 + $9.99 deal on works for Madden 09, NHL 09, for Tiger Woods 09. At least that's what the poster at EB showed last night when I was there. Maybe NBA 09 is in the small print?

[dtrader69]

blah... wish i read your post earlier...

i found VT3 for $10 at LD (some $10 clearance sale, posted recently by Deals Deals Deals)... ah well.

i posted VT3 a while back...

[Apal]

I've looked for VT3 at over 3 different BBV's and its always $39.99 or more. :cry:

[dtrader69]

I've looked for VT3 at over 3 different BBV's and its always $39.99 or more. :cry:

we are talking about used...if it still shows up at 39.99 on display for USED...then ask them to ring it in...
we are talking about xbox360 version btw...

[grappos13]

I believe that the trade 2 + $9.99 deal on works for Madden 09, NHL 09, for Tiger Woods 09. At least that's what the poster at EB showed last night when I was there. Maybe NBA 09 is in the small print?

hey... the EA game is NBA Live 09... and the poster does only say for the 3 games you mentioned... but i am going to ask if i can do it for nba live 09... i was thinking that they didnt put nba live 09 or fifa 09 down because this deal started what? middle of july.. and madden came out middle of august and tiger and nhl is early september.. which is close.. whereas nba live and fifa do not come out until middle of october.. ill try tonight.. hopefully they can do it for me!

[expy]

I believe that the trade 2 + $9.99 deal on works for Madden 09, NHL 09, for Tiger Woods 09. At least that's what the poster at EB showed last night when I was there. Maybe NBA 09 is in the small print?

YMMV on that, depending on how the employees are at your EBGames, they may or may not let you pre-order certain games. If you're a pretty good customer at that store and the employees know you well they might let you pre-order almost anything for the trade 3 get 1.

[dtrader69]

YMMV on that, depending on how the employees are at your EBGames, they may or may not let you pre-order certain games. If you're a pretty good customer at that store and the employees know you well they might let you pre-order almost anything for the trade 3 get 1.

it also depends if the upcoming game is inputted into their system...even if the employee is stupid or nice...if the game does not belong in the system yet...he she cant do anything for ya...

[B13Cartel]

hey... the EA game is NBA Live 09... and the poster does only say for the 3 games you mentioned... but i am going to ask if i can do it for nba live 09... i was thinking that they didnt put nba live 09 or fifa 09 down because this deal started what? middle of july.. and madden came out middle of august and tiger and nhl is early september.. which is close.. whereas nba live and fifa do not come out until middle of october.. ill try tonight.. hopefully they can do it for me!


I was able to trade two in for both nba live 09 as well as fifa 09 I was able to get all five easports pre-. Now obviously the poster clearly states that it is only for Maddden, Tiger woods, and Nhl 09 on ps3 and xbox 360 so I don't know if I got lucky, the rep didn't know what was going on, or if you can actually pre order all the upcoming easports titles. I would certainly not ask the rep if you could do this but just tell them that you would like to trade two for nba live 09.

As mentioned in my previous posts it really depends on the rep because I've had reps not knowing about this deal to begin with, I've traded two games and not paid the additional $9.99 and I have traded two and paid the $9.99 so I guess it really all depends on who you get. Good luck.

[bringit2001]

TIV for NHL 08 Xbox 360 is now only $2 at EB Games.

[expy]

TIV for NHL 08 Xbox 360 is now only $2 at EB Games.

That was fast.. lol

[mahjongmaniac]

i posted VT3 a while back...

guess i missed out :|

that wasn't on OP either... else i would've caught it

[grappos13]

TIV for NHL 08 Xbox 360 is now only $2 at EB Games.

phew... glad i got my madden 08 for ps3 traded in last nite at 8... could be 2 dollars today lol...we need some sort of inside scoop as to what time of the month they change them (TIV's).. i think they probably do it once a week maybe?

[Aj23]

phew... glad i got my madden 08 for ps3 traded in last nite at 8... could be 2 dollars today lol...we need some sort of inside scoop as to what time of the month they change them (TIV's).. i think they probably do it once a week maybe?

Hopefully most of the other games still remain above $8....

[mahjongmaniac]

phew... glad i got my madden 08 for ps3 traded in last nite at 8... could be 2 dollars today lol...we need some sort of inside scoop as to what time of the month they change them (TIV's).. i think they probably do it once a week maybe?

TIVs can change by the day.

inside scoop? well, none of the employees at the stores know about anything in regards to how/when TIVs are adjusted...

i think you'd have to be an insider working for EBG HO to know...

[grappos13]

its a daily thing? i wasnt aware.. i thought like maybe every sunday night they adjust them... cuz they have to see what the demand is and how much stock of the used game they have... i now realize why motorstorm is a $2 trade in.. the EB games i went to had like 8 used ones on the shelf selling for 24.99 and some on the counter behind... i think they r pretty much stuck with that game until they bring the used price of it down to like 5 or 10 dollars!

[steph0105]

Cosmic Familly for the Wii have a TIV of 12$ at EBgames.
Just buy it with Dogz at 10$ each at Zellers to trade for the free NHL 2K9 for the Wii:cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

its a daily thing? i wasnt aware.. i thought like maybe every sunday night they adjust them... cuz they have to see what the demand is and how much stock of the used game they have...

i believe BBV is more of a "wkly" thing for updates on TIV

but EBG "can" be daily.


the supply/demand concept applies to both EBG/BBV

last time there was that crazy $5 Halo3 CE or GH3 (360) deal at EBG, everyone was trading them in at BBV for a whoppin' $30 in TIC.
literally the next day BBV put a stop to accepting those copies.

[Aj23]

Seems like no $9.99 games with an $8 tiv at EBG are around in my area any more....Would I have more luck searching in a smaller area like cambridge? I might have to go down there anyways so I might check their games out.

[airjordan604]

picked up Alien Syndrome (Wii) and Virtua Tennis 3 (360) for $15 today from BBV.... went to EB traded them plus $10 for NHL 09 (PS3).... so NHL 09 for $25 + tax.... thx RFD :)

[CrazyJohnny]

picked up Alien Syndrome (Wii) and Virtua Tennis 3 (360) for $15 today from BBV.... went to EB traded them plus $10 for NHL 09 (PS3).... so NHL 09 for $25 + tax.... thx RFD :)

I'm surprised Alien Syndrome still has an $8+ TIV at EB. I would have expected it to drop to $2 by now :lol:

[CyniC-]

Got Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii) for $15 from Rogers Video today. Played 2 laps, got bored. Traded in at EB for $25. TIV confirmed to be $25 rock steady ;) (FOR NOW!)

I heard the manager saying that EB sold it for $15 a while back brand new and because the stock is so depleted they are taking back at $25...lmao

[CrazyJohnny]

Got Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii) for $15 from Rogers Video today. Played 2 laps, got bored. Traded in at EB for $25. TIV confirmed to be $25 rock steady ;) (FOR NOW!)

I heard the manager saying that EB sold it for $15 a while back brand new and because the stock is so depleted they are taking back at $25...lmao

It was $9.89 brand new back in April when EB was having their massive sale on X360 and Wii games. They were even selling DKBB used for only $4.99!

[MiniOnslow]

I'm surprised Alien Syndrome still has an $8+ TIV at EB. I would have expected it to drop to $2 by now :lol:

yup i was just there yesterday and its still $8TIV at EB. good for us i guess :)

here's the list of games i got a BBV and traded to EB.

alien syndrome (wii) - BBV ($4.99) traded for $8
manhunt 2 (wii) - BBV ($9.99) traded for $13
DK Barrel Blast (wii) - BBV ($9.99) traded for $25

also traded my madden08 for wii and got $12 for it. in the end i got madden09 and preordered nhl09 for $9.99/ea.

[CyniC-]

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyniC- View Post
Got Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Wii) for $15 from Rogers Video today. Played 2 laps, got bored. Traded in at EB for $25. TIV confirmed to be $25 rock steady (FOR NOW!)

I heard the manager saying that EB sold it for $15 a while back brand new and because the stock is so depleted they are taking back at $25...lmao
It was $9.89 brand new back in April when EB was having their massive sale on X360 and Wii games. They were even selling DKBB used for only $4.99!

Agreed. I realized I'm not getting the best of deals but $10 is still $10 ;) I saw a bunch of DKBB at Rogers for $10 used with 20% off a few weeks ago. I realized the 25 TIV but wasn't in the mood to trade in. Now I'm crazy over Wii game trade-in's to salvage whatever value's left in Wii games before it's done and done (reason being - bought PS3 for $299 from BBV a few weeks ago). I couldn't find any used copies at BBV anymore. It's cleaned out in the 2 locations I've checked.

[mahjongmaniac]

It was $9.89 brand new back in April when EB was having their massive sale on X360 and Wii games. They were even selling DKBB used for only $4.99!

i'm glad BBV "fought back" and sold this game for $10 new / $8 PPed... missed out on EBG's GOTD sale for $10 a while back, either due to hoarders or that local stores didn't have v. many to begin w/ ... -_-

[DreadDeals]

I know there's been a mention of the Gaming Guarantee with the new Star Wars game. I'm here to ask if EB Games will let me trading it in right at the counter once I go there to pick it up. :cheesygri I want it just for the $60 credit. Can anyone tell me? :)

[Jouvert]

I know there's been a mention of the Gaming Guarantee with the new Star Wars game. I'm here to ask if EB Games will let me trading it in right at the counter once I go there to pick it up. :cheesygri I want it just for the $60 credit. Can anyone tell me? :)

I'm pretty sure you can do it, although you might get some strange looks from the EB staff.

[lcdps3]

nascar 09 for ps3 trade in value at bbv is 35

[chickenwing]

guess i missed out :|

that wasn't on OP either... else i would've caught it

Sorry about that. I must have missed it while going through the posts that day.

First post has been updated.

[revenge7777]

So solider of fortune went down and back up?

[Aj23]

Are Virtua Tennis 3 (360) and Unreal Tournament 3 (PS3) and Tony hawks proving ground (360) still working? Sorry I can't call now since I'm not at home...i picked up Virtua tennis and Unreal in Cambridge today.....

[vindollar]

Cosmic Family and Petz Dogs were 9.99 at zellers today still and EB TIV is $12 for both.

I ended up trading for Tiger Woods 09 since I already pre-ordered NHL09 and they wouldn't allow for Madden 09 since its already released. Does anybody know if I can return the game brand new after its released? I would just use that credit to buy another game of my choice.

[cdnsir]

BBV TIV as of August 15.

-XBOX360
Civilization Revolution - $42
Unreal Tournament - $42

-PS3
Metal Gear Solid 4 - $35

[chrisz28]

EB TIV Aug 15/08
Assassin's creed - PS3 - $4
Turok - PS3 - $8
Medal of honour AB -PS3 - $8
Overlord - xbox360 - $8
ManHunt - Wii - $13

[DealsLookout]

Was at EB yesterday and inquire the TIV for the following games:

EB TIV Aug 15
SM Galaxy - Wii - $35
Wario Ware Smooth Moves- Wii - $21
My Sims - Wii - $ 12
Elebits - Wii $12

Glad that I can contribute to this forum :cheesygri

[forgamez]

I ll add to the list as well:

As of August 15, 2008: EB Trade In Value

(Wii) Pirates of the Caribbean: World's End $15
(Wii) Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix $11
(Wii) Wii Ski $11

[NonStopInTheMix]

NOTE: Two Worlds xbox360 TIV $15= DEAD - August 16th 2008

It no longer works. TIV rang in at $7 at both yorkdale and eatoncentre for me today. So i guess EB finally got around to dropping the TIV on this game. Though i had some hassles, i managed to find a BBV in toronto willing to let me exchange the game for another game 14.99 or less.

weird thing is that my game had a truckload of stickers on it.
upon peeling each off, i found a EB games sticker for $7.99 funny how its a cycle =P

[neksus]

damn :(
although i guess it's overdue lol

edit - just thought i'd mention the TIV has been $10 since (confirmed) july 11

[brucedlx]

turning point (ps3) TIV is still 26$ at EBG, and it's still 19.99 NEW 14.99 USED at BBV.

[Setz]

Can anyone confirm The Club for PS3 and 360 is 19.99$ at BBV?

[coldpower27]

Can anyone confirm The Club for PS3 and 360 is 19.99$ at BBV?

I can confirm for the Xbox 360, I went looking around for games and found that one, but I left it on the shelf, as I was looking for 9.99 games only.

[unfunk]

xbox 360
Two worlds is now $7 tiv
Tony hawk proving grounds is now $8 tiv
need for speed most wanted is over $8 tiv

[mahjongmaniac]

weird thing is that my game had a truckload of stickers on it.
upon peeling each off, i found a EB games sticker for $7.99 funny how its a cycle =P

lol.... sometimes if you look hard enough, EBG's PPed games might be the same :D

i find that these tend to be more likely found at BBV cuz the staff never seems to care about the markings on the cases.

[_pOtEnZa_]

xbox 360
Two worlds is now $7 tiv
Tony hawk project 8 is $8 tiv
need for speed most wanted is over $8 tiv

well that was bound to happen fast, they are so gonna get stuck with that poor game and there now million of copys of it lol

[Aj23]

Anyone know the Tiv of Tiger woods pga tour 07 as of today? I called in my local EBs but all of the employees said they could not give TIVs over the phone, which is weird since they did it for me the last few days....Maybe they got a memo saying not to discuss TIVs over the phone or something.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Anyone know the Tiv of Tiger woods pga tour 07 as of today? I called in my local EBs but all of the employees said they could not give TIVs over the phone, which is weird since they did it for me the last few days....Maybe they got a memo saying not to discuss TIVs over the phone or something.

its under 8$, i tried it last week

[Aj23]

its under 8$, i tried it last week

Oh alright, thanks. I hope my other games still work....(Virtua Tennis 3 (360), TH:PG (360) UT3 (Ps3) DK:BB (Wii). ) I still need to find 3 more unique games that work though....

[neksus]

VT3 $15 as of 8/12, THPG $8 as of yesterday, UTIII $8 as of 8/9, DKBB $25 as of 8/14

[Aj23]

VT3 $15 as of 8/12, THPG $8 as of yesterday, UTIII $8 as of 8/9, DKBB $25 as of 8/14

Same as today, except VT3 (360) is only $13 now....atleast I still got in on two SW Pre-orders. I have two copies of VT3 and one copy of DK:BB that I might just trade in for credit if I can't find any more games since I can't trade in two of the same games.

[mahjongmaniac]

Anyone know the Tiv of Tiger woods pga tour 07 as of today? I called in my local EBs but all of the employees said they could not give TIVs over the phone, which is weird since they did it for me the last few days....Maybe they got a memo saying not to discuss TIVs over the phone or something.

when a wave of RFDers start calling the same store for TIV quotes over the phone, you can expect that to happen.

i'm not sure if it's official policy/new rule, but some say they don't do TIVs over the phone anymore (perhaps cuz of the above reason), but at other times they've done it no prblm.

you can expect more of that when they have some of the good TI promos like the DSL/PSP/console deals

[HyperD]

Traded 3 today for Force unleashed:

VT3 360 - $15
DKBB wii - $25
Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 PS2 - $8

Anyone who wants to trade DKBB should do it quick, value's probably gonna drop soon.

[mahjongmaniac]

Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 PS2 - $8


hm... this one seems to have gone back up to my surprise...

it was one of the PS2 games sold for $8 at BBV a few mths ago... also at the same time EBG had the TI promo for DSL/PSP. i remember seeing LOTS of these PPed on the shelves.
IIRC, TIV dropped f/ like ~$12 -> $6-7

i guess we'll have to look out for this one now lol :D

[coldpower27]

Traded 3 today for Force unleashed:

VT3 360 - $15
DKBB wii - $25
Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 PS2 - $8

Anyone who wants to trade DKBB should do it quick, value's probably gonna drop soon.

They accept PS2 games?

[Aj23]

Traded 3 today for Force unleashed:

VT3 360 - $15
DKBB wii - $25
Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 PS2 - $8

Anyone who wants to trade DKBB should do it quick, value's probably gonna drop soon.

I thought this promo only accepted current gen console games with a TIV above $8.....didn't know PS2 games were accepted else I would be hunting for them. It could have been that you just got lucky though.....

DK:BB Shouldn't even be $25 now so who knows what EB will do. They sold it for $9.99, with a TIV of $2 (or $3) then it went up to $11 and now to $25. Same for TH:PG (360), but it stopped at $11 and I think went down to $8 now.

EDIT: Oh, I have a copy of VT3 missing the manual and original case (in a black case) would EB still accept it? If not, I can try and exchange it at BBV and say I wanted the manual or something....

[rollen]

FYI - Turok for the 360 no longer qualifies @ $7 TIV & Crackdown is also $7.

[grappos13]

EDIT: Oh, I have a copy of VT3 missing the manual and original case (in a black case) would EB still accept it? If not, I can try and exchange it at BBV and say I wanted the manual or something....


They will accept the game for regular credit.. but they most likely will not allow u to do it for the trade 2 + 9.99 or trade 3 for 1 free..

to the person that asked if u can trade a game in that u pre-ordered.. i pre-ordered 2 tiger woods games since madden was already out and i plan to just take one of those and switch it for madden when tiger comes out next week or ill just take the credit and use it for another game in a month or 2... i dont even know if i want madden or tiger lol.. only one i wanted for sure was nhl 09 :)

[Aj23]

They will accept the game for regular credit.. but they most likely will not allow u to do it for the trade 2 + 9.99 or trade 3 for 1 free..

to the person that asked if u can trade a game in that u pre-ordered.. i pre-ordered 2 tiger woods games since madden was already out and i plan to just take one of those and switch it for madden when tiger comes out next week or ill just take the credit and use it for another game in a month or 2... i dont even know if i want madden or tiger lol.. only one i wanted for sure was nhl 09 :)

I guess I can go try and see how it goes.....

[winson82]

Bad Company Xbox 360 - $35 TIV

I went on Friday August 15, 2008

[gjreid]

On August 16th,

Call of Duty 3 PS3 - $12 TIV
Full Auto 2 PS3 - $12 TIV

[grappos13]

last two posters: BBV or EB?

thanks

[coldpower27]

They will accept the game for regular credit.. but they most likely will not allow u to do it for the trade 2 + 9.99 or trade 3 for 1 free..

to the person that asked if u can trade a game in that u pre-ordered.. i pre-ordered 2 tiger woods games since madden was already out and i plan to just take one of those and switch it for madden when tiger comes out next week or ill just take the credit and use it for another game in a month or 2... i dont even know if i want madden or tiger lol.. only one i wanted for sure was nhl 09 :)

Oh there is trade 2 + 9.99 to get it free? Is this still running for the next little while?

[DealsLookout]

Oh there is trade 2 + 9.99 to get it free? Is this still running for the next little while?

Yes, it still running but only for pre-order of EA sports game if I'm correct.
You can also do NHL2K9
You can search it, there's thread about it. You can still try Madden 09.

[HyperD]

hm... this one seems to have gone back up to my surprise...

it was one of the PS2 games sold for $8 at BBV a few mths ago... also at the same time EBG had the TI promo for DSL/PSP. i remember seeing LOTS of these PPed on the shelves.
IIRC, TIV dropped f/ like ~$12 -> $6-7

i guess we'll have to look out for this one now lol :D

yea I got lucky, saw it at a nearby BBV for 4.99 used so i figured it was worth a shot. It was also missing the manual too but the employee was kind enough to let me do it still. He also credited back the extra 5 bucks from DKBB which was cool.
Kessen 3 was 8 bucks credit up until last saturday, what a shame.

[grappos13]

also, liek i said earlier.. u can do the trade 2 + 9.99.. preorder tiger woods 09 or nhl 09... get the game.. then just return it for a store credit for 59.99+ tax....so basically the trade 2 + 9.99 can work for any game..

[NonStopInTheMix]

also, liek i said earlier.. u can do the trade 2 + 9.99.. preorder tiger woods 09 or nhl 09... get the game.. then just return it for a store credit for 59.99+ tax....so basically the trade 2 + 9.99 can work for any game..

is this using the Gaming Guarantee? or is this under the assumption you will return the game unopened and unplayed?

[grappos13]

unopened and unplayed.. can do it right there when i get it.. just return for credit..

[coldpower27]

also, liek i said earlier.. u can do the trade 2 + 9.99.. preorder tiger woods 09 or nhl 09... get the game.. then just return it for a store credit for 59.99+ tax....so basically the trade 2 + 9.99 can work for any game..

Ah that is sneaky.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Ah that is sneaky.

ppl been doing this for a while, many ppl did it with madden last week, not that sneaky compared to gaming guarantee where u get the game, play it for a week and then return it, at least with tiger or nhl, they get sealed games back :P

[grappos13]

also.. is it really sneaky when the employee there told me to do this? :)

[winson82]

last two posters: BBV or EB?

thanks

Bad Company for $35 was at BBV

[Aj23]

also.. is it really sneaky when the employee there told me to do this? :)

So pick up the pre-order, then return it right there at the same stor or cancel the pre-order before even getting it? I need to do this later on if it works....

[SigBro]

Prices as of August 18th/08

Virtua Tennis 3 (360): $13 TIV
Jumper (360): $5 TIV
Donkey Kong: Barrell Blast (Wii): $25 TIV Still

-Hope this helps out a little bit. Even the EB Employee was shocked at the TIV for DK:BB. My friend called up and asked, and the employee had to check 3 times to make sure he was looking at the right price.

[kashwashwa]

in the OP, it mentions "Super Swing Golf - $11 TIV"

Is that for the original, or Super Swing Golf 2? I've only ever seen the 2nd one at BBV, but haven't seen anyone make note of a TIV for it.

[chuu]

Did some trading in today for me and my friend to get too human, don't feel like i saved that much myself but my whole purpose was to get too human kinda cheap for my friend who is a little cash strapped since his wife is having a baby in less that a week, i'm saying it comes friday.

Anyways, he gave me two games to trade in which i traded in at BBV

WWE smack down vs raw 2008 - $21 TIV
Wartech - $10 TIV - surprising since it's such a bad game.

then i bought 2 copies of simpsons for 360 at 14.99 each, one night for wii also 14.99 and then had to get tigerwoods 08 for wii, simpsons for wii and soldier of fortune payback for 19.99 each (ouch) couldn't find anymore eligible 14.99 games

now for the coveted eb TIVs that everyone is skimming my post for.

WWe smack down (360) - 13 bucks
wartech (360)- 3 bucks

nights (wii)- 10 bucks
Soldier of fortune (360) 11 bucks
simpsons (360) - 8 bucks

simpsons (wii) - 12 bucks
tiger woods 08 (wii) - 17 bucks

[mahjongmaniac]

Yes, it still running but only for pre-order of EA sports game if I'm correct.
You can also do NHL2K9
You can search it, there's thread about it. You can still try Madden 09.

supposedly can still T2+$10 for the EA sports games as long as it's still w/i 1 wk of release date... however, you may not be able to take advantage of the "return w/i 1 wk for full store TIC" promo, b/c it's no longer a pre-order

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Ah that is sneaky.

not really. they advertise that you can do so.

and as another said, many have been doing this for a while now. T3GIF and then when RFDers say they're "switching" pre-orders, that's exactly what they're implying about

[chuu]

just a follow up on my post, it kinda annoyed me that it doesn't matter whether the games you trade are new or used, you get the same trade in credit. 5 out of the 6 games i traded in were in the packaging and the guy there put white stickers on them, but then proceeded to put a white sticker on Tiger woods 08 which was not new and you could clearly tell. maybe i should have just opened all of them for the fun of it.

[kashwashwa]

in the OP, it mentions "Super Swing Golf - $11 TIV"

Is that for the original, or Super Swing Golf 2? I've only ever seen the 2nd one at BBV, but haven't seen anyone make note of a TIV for it.

Found out the answer to my question - it has a TIV of $12.

I also traded in Harry Potter (Wii), and Virtua Tennis 3 (360), + $10 for Tiger woods 09

[grappos13]

So pick up the pre-order, then return it right there at the same stor or cancel the pre-order before even getting it? I need to do this later on if it works....

you should be able to return the preorder that u did for nhl or tiger woods right there and get store credit.. else id just go back the next day or wahtever lol

[Corizzle]

just a follow up on my post, it kinda annoyed me that it doesn't matter whether the games you trade are new or used, you get the same trade in credit. 5 out of the 6 games i traded in were in the packaging and the guy there put white stickers on them, but then proceeded to put a white sticker on Tiger woods 08 which was not new and you could clearly tell. maybe i should have just opened all of them for the fun of it.

I open all the games I trade in.

1. It lowers any suspicion of the games being shoplifted (I've seen many clerks give me a look if I tried to trade in sealed games, I give them an excuse that I collect games and sometimes don't have time to play them which is true anyway)
2. It stops them from selling as new (unless you get a really shady clerk)

The only disadvantage is you can't return if the trade in falls flat.

[mahjongmaniac]

just a follow up on my post, it kinda annoyed me that it doesn't matter whether the games you trade are new or used, you get the same trade in credit. 5 out of the 6 games i traded in were in the packaging

i wouldn't advocate trading in sealed games. yes, you get same value of TIC, but they may get suspicious thinking you stole them, or in other cases of the more anal CSRs "bought 'em cheap elsewhere just for trades"


and the guy there put white stickers on them, but then proceeded to put a white sticker on Tiger woods 08 which was not new and you could clearly tell. maybe i should have just opened all of them for the fun of it.

they're supposed to open them and yellow-tag them...

a lil shady on their part for putting the white-tagged sticker on an open TW08 game trade....

[greywolf501]

i wouldn't advocate trading in sealed games. yes, you get same value of TIC, but they may get suspicious thinking you stole them, or in other cases of the more anal CSRs "bought 'em cheap elsewhere just for trades"



they're supposed to open them and yellow-tag them...

a lil shady on their part for putting the white-tagged sticker on an open TW08 game trade....
The store at the Town Centre in Kingston will sell it as used but keep it sealed so the next person to ask to buy it new will get a sealed used copy for less.

[chuu]

what's shadier is that i know that the guy is the store manager even though he has a regular name tag.

[Aj23]

I've got sealed copies at used prices at BBV, but I thought they just re-sealed them.

[AlphaTrion]

Just traded the following into BBV thanks to this thread:

Alone in the Dark (360) - $42
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath (360) - $28
(both picked up at RV in 2/$40 deal)
Halo 3 CE in metal tin - $24 (picked up when EB was clearing them for $5)

my wife couldn't believe it, knowing how much I originally spent, then saw how much credit I got lol, planning to put this towards Rock Band 2!

[mahjongmaniac]

I've got sealed copies at used prices at BBV, but I thought they just re-sealed them.

i believe the ones you saw are mis-tagged new games for PPed pricing. i've seen that happen a few times, diff. locations.

you can tell if it's MFR-sealed or resealed. subtle yet noticeable diff.'s if you look carefully

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Halo 3 CE in metal tin - $24 (picked up when EB was clearing them for $5)


heh, wow... so they've started accepting these again? :razz:

[Anarchy]

Just traded in Wii - MLB 2K8 and Wii - Nights Journey or something like that for Tiger Woods 09.

MLB had $8 TIV
Nights had $10 TIV

And they didn't charge me $10 either! I'm going to trade Tiger for a different game, just not sure what yet.

[grappos13]

anyone seen tony hawk proving grounds for PS3 at a blockbuster used anywhere? if you ahve in the markham/richmondhill/scarboro area could u please let me know.. i want that game... i originally got skate and like it but its too sim style for me and i like arcade style games better.. atleast for skateboarding!

thanks

[coldpower27]

ppl been doing this for a while, many ppl did it with madden last week, not that sneaky compared to gaming guarantee where u get the game, play it for a week and then return it, at least with tiger or nhl, they get sealed games back :P

also.. is it really sneaky when the employee there told me to do this? :)


not really. they advertise that you can do so.

and as another said, many have been doing this for a while now. T3GIF and then when RFDers say they're "switching" pre-orders, that's exactly what they're implying about

I had no idea this is too cool! :D

Oh ok, if this works and I can get store credit that would work best. I wouldn't mind doing Trade 2 + 9.99 for those EA Sports games.

[B13Cartel]

Just traded in Wii - MLB 2K8 and Wii - Nights Journey or something like that for Tiger Woods 09.

MLB had $8 TIV
Nights had $10 TIV

And they didn't charge me $10 either! I'm going to trade Tiger for a different game, just not sure what yet.

Anarchy... did you trade in at Sunridge by any chance? That's where I was able to trade two in for the easports games and not pay the extra $9.99! they don't seem to know what's going on which is great for costumers like me!

[JnJosh]

Just traded in Wii - MLB 2K8 and Wii - Nights Journey or something like that for Tiger Woods 09.

MLB had $8 TIV
Nights had $10 TIV

And they didn't charge me $10 either! I'm going to trade Tiger for a different game, just not sure what yet.

im assume you got tiger for the wii, this is because wii games are 10 dollars less, therefore the reason they did not charge you was because of thus just said.

[revenge7777]

im assume you got tiger for the wii, this is because wii games are 10 dollars less, therefore the reason they did not charge you was because of thus just said.

or they will charge you when you go get the game.

[caticusprime]

I had no idea this is too cool! :D

Oh ok, if this works and I can get store credit that would work best. I wouldn't mind doing Trade 2 + 9.99 for those EA Sports games.

YMMV though. Once a trade 3 (or whatever deal it is) happens, you are not supposed to be allowed to switch it to another game. And if you do cancel it they are supposed to give you the trade value of the games you traded in before the bump up.

[caticusprime]

also, liek i said earlier.. u can do the trade 2 + 9.99.. preorder tiger woods 09 or nhl 09... get the game.. then just return it for a store credit for 59.99+ tax....so basically the trade 2 + 9.99 can work for any game..

You aren't allowed to switch it, it probably happens quite often but if you find someone that knows what the promotion is, they won't do it. At best they`ll only take it as a trade.

[expy]

You aren't allowed to switch it, it probably happens quite often but if you find someone that knows what the promotion is, they won't do it. At best they`ll only take it as a trade.

You can always transfer the $amount to another pre-order (any valid game). I did that for Disgaea 3... Changed my FIFA 09 pre-order and put the money towards Disgaea... On top of that they GAVE ME BACK 10$ credit.

[The Trees]

You can always transfer the $amount to another pre-order (any valid game). I did that for Disgaea 3... Changed my FIFA 09 pre-order and put the money towards Disgaea... On top of that they GAVE ME BACK 10$ credit.

I know someone who works there, and just switch it to something else. I'm pretty sure we can't check to see what put the 50$ on your game so you pretty well will get away with it.

[_pOtEnZa_]

Edit: SHAZAM! (Deleted by request.)

[Jouvert]

Edit: SHAZAM! (Deleted by request.)

[The Trees]

It's a fail in the system so it doesn't really matter.

[dtrader69]

or they will charge you when you go get the game.

+1

[dtrader69]

Ahem, what's the TIV of ....... just kidding. :lol:

:cheesygri

[Cowman1208]

I would love a job at EB games. Working for teh competition just doesn't cut it anymore.

GTA4 tiv is up to $35 @ bbv

[grappos13]

i was just saying it as of what i was told.. so they guy told me that if i wanted madden or credit.. to jsut pre order an extra tiger woods and then return it for credit or exchange for madden... after playing the demo of tiger woods on ps3 last nite.. i am not really impressed.. i may return back both of my tiger woods preorders for credit so i can get nba live 09 later on and some other game.. hopefully they let me do that..

[mahjongmaniac]

YMMV though. Once a trade 3 (or whatever deal it is) happens, you are not supposed to be allowed to switch it to another game. And if you do cancel it they are supposed to give you the trade value of the games you traded in before the bump up.

well, technically spking, that'd only be possible if they go back to original receipts to find out how you "paid" for the pre-order.
that's a bit difficult sseeing that their system doesn't keep track of such electronically, hence why it's somewhat easy to get away w/ switching pre-orders...

[funkymankevx]

Does anyone know if I can return a pre-ordered game with in 14 days of getting the game, or does it have to be within 14 days of the time I pre-ordered it?

[dbdudley]

Does anyone know if I can return a pre-ordered game with in 14 days of getting the game, or does it have to be within 14 days of the time I pre-ordered it?

you can return after as long as it is sealed...

[dtrader69]

i was just saying it as of what i was told.. so they guy told me that if i wanted madden or credit.. to jsut pre order an extra tiger woods and then return it for credit or exchange for madden... after playing the demo of tiger woods on ps3 last nite.. i am not really impressed.. i may return back both of my tiger woods preorders for credit so i can get nba live 09 later on and some other game.. hopefully they let me do that..

the tiger woods demo is awesome...i cant wait to pick it up...

[funkymankevx]

you can return after as long as it is sealed...

So I could return it a year from now as long as it was sealed?

[The Trees]

So I could return it a year from now as long as it was sealed?

From what my friend who works there told me...you have 30 days with a reciept to be able to return it to the store if its still sealed.

[grappos13]

the tiger woods demo is awesome...i cant wait to pick it up...

i dunno.. i played it.. and the graphics were good and the gameplay was fine.. i just dont know if ill play it enuff to warrant getting it.. i got liek 20 other games i wanna play lol...and since i play golf.. but still suck at it.. especially driving.. being able to just go and swign and have it be a perfect drive every time didnt seem as fun for me.... but i guess its just me :)... watch me end up keeping it anyway lol

[funkymankevx]

From what my friend who works there told me...you have 30 days with a reciept to be able to return it to the store if its still sealed.

Ok, but my question asks if it is from the day I pre-ordered it or the day it was released?

[brucedlx]

EB Games is going to stop allowing this soon now that all of RFD is aware of it so do it while you still can.

[psychoPat]

Hey guys, i'll update some EB TIV's to the short PS3 list, as of yesterday (18-08) Motorstorm trades-in for $7, & Virtua Fighter 5 goes for $6... and with it went down the drain my hopes for trading them & get PGA Tour 09 for $9.99... :(

[grappos13]

i guess i shouldnt have posted it here then about how u can get the credit.. but i dunno if there is anything u can do about it.. and no one has really done it yet since tiger woods 09 isint out yet.. i jsut want to exchange it for nba live 09 damnit! and some other game

[neksus]

EB Games is going to stop allowing this soon now that all of RFD is aware of it so do it while you still can.

That's the most ******** speculation I've ever heard of.
So EB is going to get rid of their return policy because some people are using it to their advantage?

[Anarchy]

Anarchy... did you trade in at Sunridge by any chance? That's where I was able to trade two in for the easports games and not pay the extra $9.99! they don't seem to know what's going on which is great for costumers like me!

Yup at Sunridge. I did this a couple weeks ago to get NHL 09 as well and also did not charge me $9.99.

And to JNJosh, no. I pre-ordered NHL 09 and Tiger Woods 09 for Xbox 360, and both times they did not charge me $10.

The first time they didn't say anything, but this time the guy said oh it's supposed to be $10. I told him oh I did it for NHL and there was no charge so he said yeah sure I don't care and did it for me haha. So definitely YMMV

[Anarchy]

or they will charge you when you go get the game.

Lol no they won't haha.

On both receipts the games come up as fully paid for. They won't have you come in to pick up your pre-order, then say oh yeah we forgot to charge you $10, you owe us. Give me a break.

What ridiculous speculation.

[Acid_]

Ten years ago EB used to let you return opened games up to two weeks after purchase. I returned a couple of games because they sucked and got my full refund ( I think remember returning Force Commander for the PC). The policy was in place to ensure that you were happy with your purchase. I'm sure some people used (abused) it as a rental/pirating service so they changed the policy.

Now I have seen people return games with the receipt that they give you with a preorder. If it's done too often the EB eye of Sauron will focus on it and they will put a stop to it.

[mahjongmaniac]

That's the most ******** speculation I've ever heard of.
So EB is going to get rid of their return policy because some people are using it to their advantage?

maybe not get rid of it, but perhaps the staff will be more cautious regarding ppl that show up freq.'ly to return/switch pre-orders

[marbles]

That's the most ******** speculation I've ever heard of.
So EB is going to get rid of their return policy because some people are using it to their advantage?

Yeah, it's ******** because no store has ever modified its practices to combat abuses. Oh... wait.

(I don't think it's necessarily something that will happen in this case, I'm just sayin')

[neksus]

Ten years ago EB used to let you return opened games up to two weeks after purchase...I'm sure some people used (abused) it as a rental/pirating service so they changed the policy.

Now I have seen people return games with the receipt that they give you with a preorder. If it's done too often the EB eye of Sauron will focus on it and they will put a stop to it.

The National Copyright and Protection act passed. It's now illegal for a retailer to accept open copies of games that were sold new, unless it was bundled inside a console. I seriously doubt a change in policy is on the horizon.

[brucedlx]

I will remind you of this quote when people start reporting that they weren't able to do it.

[vindollar]

well, technically spking, that'd only be possible if they go back to original receipts to find out how you "paid" for the pre-order.
that's a bit difficult sseeing that their system doesn't keep track of such electronically, hence why it's somewhat easy to get away w/ switching pre-orders...

but if you were to change your pre-order, wouldn't you have to bring in your original receipt?

[smithfan]

Ten years ago EB used to let you return opened games up to two weeks after purchase. I returned a couple of games because they sucked and got my full refund ( I think remember returning Force Commander for the PC). The policy was in place to ensure that you were happy with your purchase. I'm sure some people used (abused) it as a rental/pirating service so they changed the policy.

Now I have seen people return games with the receipt that they give you with a preorder. If it's done too often the EB eye of Sauron will focus on it and they will put a stop to it.


Ahhhh the good old days! Thats when EB still actually gave a crap. They USED to have the cheapest prices all the time. You didnt have to go anywhere else, when you went there you KNEW you were getting the lowest price & they had that great return policy. Even back then though they gave you jack for your trade ins. Now EB is just crap end of story.

[expy]

Highly doubt they would change their policy. Even if all of RFD knew about this and did it, that would still be a minor percentage of their entire consumerbase.

[grappos13]

i remember back in the day.. when me and my buddies use to want to play liek 4 players or even 8 players nhl like 99 on psx.. we would buy the multitaps from EB games.. then return them after a week or 2 in the summer time after we finished having fun.. no questions asked... same with games.. it was great :)

[brucedlx]

they wouldn't change their policy if rfders did it once or twice, but with the sheer amount of reckless greed I have seen (especially when it comes to video games) on RFD, each member will start doing it several times whether or not they want to play the game or even have a video game system. Just like the dude that bought like 20 copies of jericho, tony hawk, spiderman etc, just like the guy that traded 10 GH3 to BBV, this is not different.

Soon enough you will see 59.99 EB Gift cards in the BST forum.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Ahhhh the good old days! Thats when EB still actually gave a crap. They USED to have the cheapest prices all the time. You didnt have to go anywhere else, when you went there you KNEW you were getting the lowest price & they had that great return policy. Even back then though they gave you jack for your trade ins. Now EB is just crap end of story.

Really? I think the difference is that there is so much competition, and fire-sale prices are commonplace. By comparison, EB looks lame a lot of the time.

I find quite a few deals at EB from time to time, but there are always choices if you find their prices too high. Shop elsewhere if you have the option...

[caticusprime]

well, technically spking, that'd only be possible if they go back to original receipts to find out how you "paid" for the pre-order.
that's a bit difficult sseeing that their system doesn't keep track of such electronically, hence why it's somewhat easy to get away w/ switching pre-orders...

It does keep track of it in their system.

[caticusprime]

Does anyone know if I can return a pre-ordered game with in 14 days of getting the game, or does it have to be within 14 days of the time I pre-ordered it?

30 days.

[The Trees]

It does keep track of it in their system.

How do you know this?

[Late Night Merchant]

Came back from BBV, with some prices:
Assassin's Creed 360 Used 19.99
Ninja Gaiden 2 used 34.99
Zack and Wiki used 14.99
Nothing exceptional, since you can get those cheaper elsewhere, or new for a little more.

[caticusprime]

How do you know this?

I've seen it, it's a history of preorders on their computer.

[zeze]

Does anyone know how much Blitz: The League for the xbox 360 costs at Blockbuster? I am looking to pick this up for cheap

[CSIFan29]

NHL 08 has dropped to $12 at BBV.

[neksus]

For 360 or PS3?

[$Thanos$]

sorry to thread-jack but i was at EB today and did the trade 3 for lego batman. Talking to the manager who is waaaay cool, i traded in a ps2 game that were over $8TIV, he said its is the managers choice what they except and when asking about trade three, he said that it can apply to any game that is being released as long as it was in the system, its just most normal CSR's won't do it. They get evaluated on their quotas for trade ins and pre sells so if you talk to the managers some will bend over backwards to help you because it helps their stores stats.
Just wondering he had the new flyer behind the desk for sept but no amount of sweet talking would he let me see it, anybody get a glimpse or know any websites that would have it leaked??

[SuSHi]

sorry to thread-jack but i was at EB today and did the trade 3 for lego batman. Talking to the manager who is waaaay cool, i traded in a ps2 game that were over $8TIV, he said its is the managers choice what they except and when asking about trade three, he said that it can apply to any game that is being released as long as it was in the system, its just most normal CSR's won't do it. They get evaluated on their quotas for trade ins and pre sells so if you talk to the managers some will bend over backwards to help you because it helps their stores stats.
Just wondering he had the new flyer behind the desk for sept but no amount of sweet talking would he let me see it, anybody get a glimpse or know any websites that would have it leaked??

or what you can do is trade in for what's valid then come back when it's released and say you don't want it anymore and then you can use the credit on whatever you like

that's what i always do

[Supra_KL]

Devil May Cry 4 PS3 - $15 TIV at EB

[CrazyJohnny]

Update on a few price drops at BBV.

Xbox 360 (all USED):

Condemned Criminal Origins - $4.99
Eragon - $4.99
Forza Motorsport 2 - $9.99
Naruto Rise of a Ninja - $14.99
Perfect Dark Zero - $4.99
PGR3 - $4.99

[mahjongmaniac]

but if you were to change your pre-order, wouldn't you have to bring in your original receipt?

no. you can come in asking for pre-order p/u, and they'll ask you for ph.# along w/ valid photo ID
it's just a back-up in case customer lost the pre-order receipt.

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It does keep track of it in their system.

what i meant was i don't believe it has a "detailed" record of how you "paid" for the pre-order.

yes of course they have a history of who/what's been pre-ordered.... just like any other gaming retailer would

[jjrooster]

...i don't believe it has a "detailed" record of how you "paid" for the pre-order.


I think this is correct, because I did a trade 3 for Metal Gear months ago and at the time the game was listed at 69.99. When I picked it up, the price was 59.99 of course, and the clerk offered me $10 back.

Being a nice guy, I actually explained I got the game on a trade 3 so I shouldn't really deserve $10 back, but the clerk and his manager couldn't find a way to correct it without messing something up so they said just take it on a gift card.

[_pOtEnZa_]

I think this is correct, because I did a trade 3 for Metal Gear months ago and at the time the game was listed at 69.99. When I picked it up, the price was 59.99 of course, and the clerk offered me $10 back.

Being a nice guy, I actually explained I got the game on a trade 3 so I shouldn't really deserve $10 back, but the clerk and his manager couldn't find a way to correct it without messing something up so they said just take it on a gift card.

you : yeah i want my mgs4 i pre-ordered
them : there you go, oh, and heres 10$
you : i really shouldn't, i didn't even pay for the pre-order
them, please sir, take our money
you : but really, i don't deserve it
them : take the god*am money

ROFL

[airjordan604]

I think this is correct, because I did a trade 3 for Metal Gear months ago and at the time the game was listed at 69.99. When I picked it up, the price was 59.99 of course, and the clerk offered me $10 back.

Being a nice guy, I actually explained I got the game on a trade 3 so I shouldn't really deserve $10 back, but the clerk and his manager couldn't find a way to correct it without messing something up so they said just take it on a gift card.

yea same thing has happened to me with EB preorders 3 or 4 times (last year for the most part), I always took the $10 cash back without much hassle :)

[177a12k]

Update on a few price drops at BBV.

Xbox 360 (all USED):

Condemned Criminal Origins - $4.99
Eragon - $4.99
Forza Motorsport 2 - $9.99
Naruto Rise of a Ninja - $14.99
Perfect Dark Zero - $4.99
PGR3 - $4.99

does anyone know if these still qualify for $8 at EB?
I've seen some posts of Perfect dark and naruto working.

[revenge7777]

does anyone know if these still qualify for $8 at EB?
I've seen some posts of Perfect dark and naruto working.

Read the first post in the topic..............

[177a12k]

Read the first post in the topic..............

i've read the first post and some of these games dont' have values listed, so i was just wondering if people have come across the values as of yet.

[surfmonster]

Update on a few price drops at BBV.

Xbox 360 (all USED):

Condemned Criminal Origins - $4.99
Eragon - $4.99
Forza Motorsport 2 - $9.99
Naruto Rise of a Ninja - $14.99
Perfect Dark Zero - $4.99
PGR3 - $4.99

TIV @ EB:
Condemned Criminal Origins - $6
Eragon - $3
Forza 2 - $2
Naruto - $3
PD Zero - $3 (but $8 for collector's edition)
PGR3 - $4

[surfmonster]

i've read the first post and some of these games dont' have values listed, so i was just wondering if people have come across the values as of yet.

They all have values listed on the wiki...check again (see my above post for the values).

Anyone know of any inexpensive games that "will" work as of today (i.e. TIV >$8)?

[177a12k]

TIV @ EB:
Condemned Criminal Origins - $6
Eragon - $3
Forza 2 - $2
Naruto - $3
PD Zero - $3 (but $8 for collector's edition)
PGR3 - $4

thanks surfmonster

[neksus]

Are those values from the wiki or new values?

[Moebiwankenobi]

what i meant was i don't believe it has a "detailed" record of how you "paid" for the pre-order.

yes of course they have a history of who/what's been pre-ordered.... just like any other gaming retailer would

Actually, this has somehow changed in my experience. I went to Market Mall EB in Calgary to cancel my T3G1F pre-order of MGS4. I didn't have my receipt and wanted to put it towards Fallout 3 instead. The CSR pulled up my record on their system and told me that since I traded 3 in for it, I can only change it to another T3G1F game (which FO3 did qualify). But I didn't give any indication of how much my PO was or how I paid for it. She knew just from looking in their system.

But that's besides the point since all other EB's I've been to has never given me a hassle of changing preorders or canceling but that's usually after the game is out.

[chickenwing]

I would love a job at EB games. Working for teh competition just doesn't cut it anymore.

GTA4 tiv is up to $35 @ bbv

Is that the 360 version?

Anyhoo, first post updated. Sorry for the longer than usual delay :P

[broc]

Does anyone