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Title: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 09, 2008, 07:36:20 PM
Some of you asked me to alert you all to special deals and whatnot.  This promotion is not circulating in-store, but online customers can print this and have the brick and mortar stores scan it for more trade-in credit.  You can stack it with an Edge card subscription for 40% extra credit too.

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Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: hyp on January 09, 2008, 07:40:43 PM
thanks willco, you rock dude.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 07:43:17 PM
GREAT, I've got a stack of shit sitting here
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 09, 2008, 07:46:42 PM
As a general rule, do PSP games trade in for anything?

Thanks for the heads-up, btw
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 09, 2008, 07:55:22 PM
Depends on the games.  Games that get traded in a ton are worth crap and unfortunately, due to the bundles, Daxter is worthless.  Even the new Battlefront game is only $8.  But that potentially becomes $11.20 with this promotion.  If you got a stack of shit to unload, this is the time to do it.

It's also rare that GameStop requires just 3 games for the promotion.  The past 9 mos., to get the same credit, you had to trade in FIVE or more (three just got you 10%).
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2008, 07:58:10 PM
Hmmm, I have a few DS games to trade-in. I was gonna sell them to Nick, but he's apparently a finicky gay dude.Maybe I'll trade in Vegas as well, before Vegas 2 comes out and makes it obsolete.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 09, 2008, 07:59:18 PM
If Ubisoft's milking of the Rainbow Six franchise on the original Xbox is any indicaton, keep your copy, Cajole.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2008, 08:00:57 PM
Good point. I've barely had the time to play it anyhow. I should try to get my money's worth, I guess.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 08:02:08 PM
I'm gonna trade in all my now-irrelevant-thanks-to-flashcart DS games!

Although Tetris goes for about $50 on ebay
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2008, 08:03:02 PM
What the fuck? Is it rare or something?
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 09, 2008, 08:05:48 PM
There's no explaining ebay

I once sold a book I had bought out of a $3 remainder bin for $35 - this was a reprint book of comics, and you could buy the actual comic issues themselves for less than $35
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2008, 08:06:47 PM
People are so fucking stupid.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 08:07:04 PM
What the fuck? Is it rare or something?

Could be, I went through my DS games to see how they fared and Tetris always ended at like $50

I just don't really want to deal with waiting for a MO (I dont do PayPal on eBay), then shoving it in a package and going to the Post Office
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: hyp on January 09, 2008, 08:08:46 PM
There's no explaining ebay

I once sold a book I had bought out of a $3 remainder bin for $35 - this was a reprint book of comics, and you could buy the actual comic issues themselves for less than $35

how do older games do?  do you usually put a full 7 day listing starting at $0?  gimme some tips... i have so much shit i can offload right now.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2008, 08:09:15 PM
Yea, I would have to do a MO. I have a personal account with Paypal since I don't want to pay a fee everytime I use it.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 08:12:27 PM
I'll just unload it all at GameStop, fuqqqqq it
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Saint Cornelius on January 09, 2008, 08:13:54 PM
I'm gonna trade in all my now-irrelevant-thanks-to-flashcart DS games!

Although Tetris goes for about $50 on ebay

You know, that's some really weird shit. I'm replacing all the DS games that I lost (or were stolen by the TSA, however you want to look at it) and Tetris is one of 'em. So I go on eBay, looking for cheap shit... and yep, just about every auction has Tetris going for around $50. WHEN IT IS IN STORES EVERYWHERE FOR $29.99.

I did pick up Metroid Pinball, Gunpey and Card Fighters Clash DS for hella cheap though so that's cool.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 09, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
I usually just price my DVD/Game stuff "Buy it now" by taking an average of prices from completed listings, and let it run 7 days.  I hate using Paypal because ebay already gets a big enough slice (they own Paypal), but it's so easy to print up shipping labels through Paypal, and then you don't have to wait in line at the PO - you can just hand it to your mail carrier or put it in the drop box.  I buy a big pack of self-sealing padded envelopes, and add the cost of the envelope to the shipping price.  I keep the shipping price pretty low, as close to actual shipping cost as possible - stuff moves quicker that way.  I also put a piece of bubble wrap inside the game/dvd case to keep the disc from coming off the hub - people like that.

If I sell one of my old Golden or Silver Age comics, I have to do a lot of grading and research, so I price the starting bid at the lowest price I'm willing to take, set it for 7 days, and see what happens.  Sometimes they only sell for starting price, sometimes people get crazy.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: hyp on January 09, 2008, 08:19:41 PM
^ that's why i understand the demi approach.  it's a lot less hassle to offload shit at gamestop.

i might consider going the ebay route, but the research part is pretty time consuming, especially with the volume i'm looking at right now.  but i could really use the extra cash it generates.  thanks for the tips.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 08:20:22 PM
I'm gonna trade in all my now-irrelevant-thanks-to-flashcart DS games!

Although Tetris goes for about $50 on ebay

You know, that's some really weird shit. I'm replacing all the DS games that I lost (or were stolen by the TSA, however you want to look at it) and Tetris is one of 'em. So I go on eBay, looking for cheap shit... and yep, just about every auction has Tetris going for around $50. WHEN IT IS IN STORES EVERYWHERE FOR $29.99.

I did pick up Metroid Pinball, Gunpey and Card Fighters Clash DS for hella cheap though so that's cool.

I'll sell u my copy, teehee
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: drohne on January 09, 2008, 08:20:32 PM
nice. i need to get ratchet and bioshock the fuck out of my house, and i'm too lazy to ebay them

should pay for most of dmc4
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 09, 2008, 08:23:55 PM
^ that's why i understand the demi approach.  it's a lot less hassle to offload shit at gamestop.

i might consider going the ebay route, but the research part is pretty time consuming, especially with the volume i'm looking at right now.  but i could really use the extra cash it generates.  thanks for the tips.

You're welcome.  It's easier than it sounds, once you have your mailing supplies ready.  For DVDs and games I usually just let the pre-filled information do the selling for me, and add a line or two about the disc not having any scratches or whatnot.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 09, 2008, 08:25:49 PM
Also a photo of the game shows authenticity
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on January 09, 2008, 08:35:48 PM
I may have to do this. Thanks.  :-*
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 18, 2008, 08:51:32 PM
I just traded in about 7 games, and made off with $170 in credit. I picked up Ass Creed and COD4 used, since they already sold a shitton already, I'm sure they wont miss one sale. I have about $80 on my card, for DMC4.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Smooth Groove on January 18, 2008, 09:09:23 PM
Thanks!


Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 18, 2008, 09:19:11 PM
What does Halo 3 trade in for?  I haven't touched mine since I finished the SP the first week it came out, not wanting to hear the various combinations of negro homosexual I would be called on MP
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: thekavorka on January 18, 2008, 10:43:42 PM
What does Halo 3 trade in for?  I haven't touched mine since I finished the SP the first week it came out, not wanting to hear the various combinations of negro homosexual I would be called on MP

I traded in Halo 3 couple days ago. GS is giving $28 for it. GameCrazy is giving $30.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 18, 2008, 10:49:28 PM
thanks
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: demi on January 19, 2008, 12:27:59 AM
Also, I walked up to the 360 demo station, after seeing a woman play a game on it. So I pick up the Les Paul, and find out its Rock Band. I choose "new difficulty" cause I can do expert on that shit and look cool. Unfortunately, the game locked up on the loading screen, so the guy restarted the Xbox.

... it red ringed. HUAHUAHUAHUAHAU
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 19, 2008, 12:34:26 AM
Shit, I need to take advantage of this coupon this weekend.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 19, 2008, 05:11:33 AM
http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=16468.msg395189#msg395189 (http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=16468.msg395189#msg395189)

It was EXCLUSIVE 5 days ago.

Uh, I posted this on the 9th, dummy.
Title: Re: Evilbore EXCLUSIVO: GameStop trade-in credit coupon (up to 40% moar!)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 19, 2008, 07:03:33 PM
PS3 is home to several solid, but not GOTY-worthy titles.