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[kingofthedead45]

Do you guys get emails about scalpers too?

Nahhhh, usually we get Bolos for credit card fraud shenigans, you know actual important things. Even when the mini nes was the hot thing at most we got a hey don't sell more then one per customer email and that's it.

 

[DieAntwoord]

You can use tc to buy steam cards at gs.

But it’s closed rn lol

 

[kingofthedead45]

Best and most positive Gamestop thread ever

This. If anything this, it's good to see some positive reception in a gamestop thread for once lol.

 

[lifeexpectancy]

They're probably not counting the 70%. Cause I did about 7 trades. and each of those was at least $300-400 per trade in. So I could see how I hit the $2000 wall so fast despite only making $1400. Damn this is like an RPG, you can maximize your profit (character's stats) if you plan carefully with a little luck lol

Gamestop Promo RPG, out NOW on PS4/XB1/Switch/WiiU/Wii/3DS!! Crowd funded, of course.

 

[Nelo Ice]

This. If anything this, it's good to see some positive reception in a gamestop thread for once lol.

I'm defintely going to fill out survey for every single clerk that helped me out today. Everyone was super nice and they were in total shock every time I made the flip lol. Also a childhood friend I hadn't seen in years rang me up so that was pretty cool too.

 

[ElMexiMerican]

But it’s closed rn lol

Steam gc are still available to purchase online for email delivery though.

 

[Ramsiege]

Yup, we at the associate level can even see that lol. We can see you 5 most recent purchases if we really want to.

For what it's worth we got a bolo(be on the look out) email about people buying and reselling Pokemon games at the same store. It wasn't a corporate email, it was at the region level, and the email was funny cause it basically said "we don't know why these people just turned around and traded these games but please keep an eye out, it also had the transaction log of the customer and all that, but again even in that case the trade wasn't denied, cause again no policy is being broken, but if you wanna avoid an email being sent out about you, don't buy and sell at the same store.

Can you see sales or trades from other stores as well?

 

[MikeE21286]

Mass Effect on sale for $19.99.

Maybe use some of that credit? Lol

 

[Saren is Bad]

I was told today by an employee that you can transfer your Trade-In Credit > GameStop Credit

Then go another store: GameStop Credit > VISA/Amazon

You just can't do that all in the same transaction/same store because the policy is not to allow Trade-In Credit for Visa/Amazon.

Oh shit, I did not know this. Ok then...one final run tomorrow boys

 

[Hero]

This. If anything this, it's good to see some positive reception in a gamestop thread for once lol.

GameStop is a pretty important link in the chain for video game sales. We can talk about parts of their business which are less than ideal for both customers and their employees but they are bringing a service that is pretty much unrivaled.

Sure, some trade ins you absolutely do get reamed on, but that's because nobody wants/cares for those games. Everything newish/Nintendo is pretty fair, especially with promos (like this one). Sure, I could probably make a little more money on CraigsList or eBay but that involves more work and hassle compared to walking to any of a dozen stores I pass during my typical week.

 

[Zen Aku]

Gamestop Promo RPG, out NOW on PS4/XB1/Switch/WiiU/Wii/3DS!! Crowd funded, of course.

sponsored by NeoGAF and Cheap Ass Gamers

This. If anything this, it's good to see some positive reception in a gamestop thread for once lol.

Have you taken advantage of these promotions? and have your managers say anything about all of this?

 

[Takeru]

I was told today by an employee that you can transfer your Trade-In Credit > GameStop Credit

Then go another store: GameStop Credit > VISA/Amazon

You just can't do that all in the same transaction/same store because the policy is not to allow Trade-In Credit for Visa/Amazon.

Yeah that makes sense. Would highkey benefit Amazon for those who use it as Amazon Credit.

Too bad I had to make a lot of expenses this month otherwise I would jump in easy. There's a Gamestop and a Walmart right next to each other in one area and a Target, Best Buy and GameStop in another here in Orlando.

Good luck to those who are gonna try this still.

 

[Ronin Ray]

Best and most positive Gamestop thread ever

I am shocked how nice and helpful everyone was. Maybe just one store really pushing pre orders etc but overall very positive experience

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

I say I'm done, but if I wake up tomorrow and see the prices for those 3DS titles staying the same I might have to go grab some more.

I guess that's the greed talking lol

 

[bodine1231]

Refurbished phones are all 25% off right now, bringing a 256gb iPhone 7 to $599.

also the b2g1 also works on them. possible mistake.

Thats what I just did.

 

[Icedburden]

I am shocked how nice and helpful everyone was. Maybe just one store really pushing pre orders etc but overall very positive experience

Over 11 stores only 1 employee was being really odd. She kept glancing over my account and repeating how many points I have. Other than that, its been fantastic. LOTS of surveys to fill out.

 

[Zen Aku]

I say I'm done, but if I wake up tomorrow and see the prices for those 3DS titles staying the same I might have to go grab some more.

I guess that's the greed talking lol

Tell me about it. I wanted to stop at $900, then it was $1100. Now it's $1400. I have to stop not cause I'm trade banned but I guess its a good thing. Otherwise I might not. lol

 

[Helznicht]

Took advantage of the +60% trade in value. Traded in the 360 and ONE and all my accessories and games. Bought amazon cards and steam cards. Gonna build a 3rd gaming PC for my daughter (for 3 in my game room). Feeling good to be PC only.

 

[Merchandise]

Yeah people were oggling at my trade in credit so tomorrow I'm just going to start another card.

 

[TheSkullPrince]

The people who work at the GameStops in my area, for the most part, are usually pretty cool and nice.

Sure they'll ask me if I would like to pre-order something or if I'd like the $3 warranty, but they never harass me about, just a simple "no" from me and that's it.

Sucks for everyone who gets the clueless cashiers though.

 

[kingofthedead45]

sponsored by NeoGAF and Cheap Ass Gamers


Have you taken advantage of these promotions? and have your managers say anything about all of this?

Have I flipped any thing you ask? Lol, nah, I'm not that active in the grand scheme of things. I did take advantage of the 70% promo though with a ton of old games I had. It's a great great promotion.

Spoiler

and no I'm not just saying this to come off as a good little gamestop employee lol, just have no desire to put in the effort.

Also I'm the asl at my store, we have no storemanager at the store atm, so I'm at the helm. there was a conference call this morning but none of this came up, there's a store manager call tomorrow but I'm off so idk what's gonna be said there, I honestly doubt anything will be said though.

 

[vanillacupcakes]

Huge thanks to all in this thread who took time to break it all down to a science, complete with pics for the best flips lol.

I didn't make out half as great as alot of yall did, but for 70 out of my pocket turned into 350, it's hard to complain! I also got my younger bro in on it and he made 160 or so himself.

But what's this about being able to make gamestop credit into Amazon credit? Game changer if true, and I'm off tomorrow lol.

Here's hoping values and promos largely hold, but I'd imagine there will be a few changes.

 

[DieAntwoord]

Steam gc are still available to purchase online for email delivery though.

They aren’t I tried

 

[Darknight]

Yeah people were oggling at my trade in credit so tomorrow I'm just going to start another card.

You can have multiple GS pro cards?

I kinda F'd up. My brother signed up for a Pro account and I ended up taking over it so all my info is there as well. I'm not sure I can open my own now since when I get a receipt, it has my name not my brother's.

Bonus question, can I trade the same 3DS flips at a different location or can the GS employee see my last transaction (today) of the B2G1 flips I did?

 

[Zen Aku]

Have I flipped any thing you ask? Lol, nah, I'm not that active in the grand scheme of things. I did take advantage of the 70% promo though with a ton of old games I had. It's a great great promotion.

Spoiler

and no I'm not just saying this to come off as a good little gamestop employee lol, just have no desire to put in the effort.

Also I'm the asl at my store, we have no storemanager at the store atm, so I'm at the helm. there was a conference call this morning but none of this came up, there's a store manager call tomorrow but I'm off so idk what's gonna be said there, I honestly doubt anything will be said though.

Yeah this has been a lot of effort. Yeah I honestly would think someone from higher up would have noticed this could happen the moment they decided to put these two promotions on at the same time. So they can't be too upset that people are taking advantage of it.

 

[big youth]

Can you see sales or trades from other stores as well?

I'm wondering this too

every GS employee was fantastic over the weekend. I'll fill out the surveys as well

 

[Merchandise]

You can have multiple GS pro cards?

I kinda F'd up. My brother signed up for a Pro account and I ended up taking over it so all my info is there as well. I'm not sure I can open my own now since when I get a receipt, it has my name not my brother's.

Bonus question, can I trade the same 3DS flips at a different location or can the GS employee see my last transaction (today) of the B2G1 flips I did?

No I haven't been putting my credit on the Pro card. I asked for a dedicated "Trade Credit" card so it's basically just a gift card, no identity attached.

 

[matrixman92]

I never thought something would top this, but here we are

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=840749

 

[titiklabingapat]

This. If anything this, it's good to see some positive reception in a gamestop thread for once lol.

I think it's because the associates are happy to take your trade in no matter where the source was. I imagine it's good for their store and individual metrics. Add in that many are buying pre-owned games after trading.

 

[BTM]

Aside from the one who accused me of gaming the system and saying he might lose his job because of it, all of the employees were great and helpful.

 

[Darknight]

No I haven't been putting my credit on the Pro card. I asked for a dedicated "Trade Credit" card so it's basically just a gift card, no identity attached.

Oh I have been doing that all this time in that case! I have 3 of the trade cards with the currency.

I see what you mean now. You will just get another one of the trade cards for your store credit.

 

[bodine1231]

You can have multiple GS pro cards?

I kinda F'd up. My brother signed up for a Pro account and I ended up taking over it so all my info is there as well. I'm not sure I can open my own now since when I get a receipt, it has my name not my brother's.

Bonus question, can I trade the same 3DS flips at a different location or can the GS employee see my last transaction (today) of the B2G1 flips I did?

I don't think you can have two accounts if they check your ID when you trade in. I dont know how having multiple accounts under the same name works. I'm thinking your licence number would tie them together. Don't know for sure though.

 

[Merchandise]

Would love if all GS employees from today could do me a favor and not go to work tomorrow, lmao. I'm guessing it shouldn't be too much of an issue if it's the same person, but a new face would be ideal.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Btw, where is everyone buying the iphones? The site says it is unavailable online. Do they have them at the store?

 

[Syrus]

I never thought something would top this, but here we are

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=840749

Now that Promo I abused hard for like 300 or 400 haha this promo is 2 much work

 

[gnarlyxcharlie]

Can someone explain what's going on here? Lmao I see people doing something to come out way on top I wouldn't mind getting a pro out of my standard PS4 or something.

I don't get what's being exploited but I'm off Wednesday and wouldn't mind making some dough lol

 

[Merchandise]

Can someone explain what's going on here? Lmao I see people doing something to come out way on top I wouldn't mind getting a pro out of my standard PS4 or something.

I don't get what's being exploited but I'm off Wednesday and wouldn't mind making some dough lol

One of the deals that makes it worth it ends Tuesday, RIP you.

But look in my post history, I explained the process before.

I had no idea if I was going to pull it off either this afternoon, lmao.

1. Trade in your old games. Try to get like $250 in credit from this. Use the trade in credit to immediately buy a Pro rewards membership in the same transaction. If you trade 6 or more games in, you get 70% extra credit total.

2. Use that credit to buy at least six used games (search this thread for the post with pictures of the best ones to buy aka the most expensive, or just look on GameStop's website). Remember to have them scan your pro rewards card.

3. Go to second store and trade those in / buy 6+ more, remembering pro rewards card.

4. Repeat steps 1-3

 

[titiklabingapat]

One of the deals that makes it worth it ends Tuesday, RIP you.

But look in my post history, I explained the process before.

Does it end at the end of the day on Tuesday or right at opening?

 

[Merchandise]

Does it end at the end of the day on Tuesday or right at opening?

Should be close of business Tuesday night.

 

[adamsapple]

I need some help guys, have been using GS for almost a year but no idea how to do this.

So, after trading etc, I had my trade credit amount put on a Gamestop card. Is it possible to use that card on the gamestop website for purchases or does it have to be in-store only ?

I ask because the local gamestop stores near my don't exactly have the best (or most) inventory and I would like to be able to use that saved amount online for a few purchases.

 

[titiklabingapat]

I need some help guys, have been using GS for almost a year but no idea how to do this.

So, after trading etc, I had my trade credit amount put on a Gamestop card. Is it possible to use that card on the gamestop website for purchases or does it have to be in-store only ?

I ask because the local gamestop stores near my don't exactly have the best (or most) inventory and I would like to be able to use that saved amount online for a few purchases.

You can use it online, IIRC. You can also convert it to Amazon cash, apparently.

 

[kingofthedead45]

I'm wondering this too

every GS employee was fantastic over the weekend. I'll fill out the surveys as well

Sales yes if I'm not mistaken, trades nah.

You can tell how rarely I use the customer history function xD

 

[The Maverick]

Turned 150 into 700. Hoping 3DS values hold and I'll turn 700 into 1500 by the end of the day.

OP, you are the gawd for this one. Thanks to the folks reposting the image too. GS clerks were the real MVP of the day for me.

 

[Darknight]

Now that Promo I abused hard for like 300 or 400 haha this promo is 2 much work

My god if I remember right, DAMN. I ate really well them days.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

I need some help guys, have been using GS for almost a year but no idea how to do this.

So, after trading etc, I had my trade credit amount put on a Gamestop card. Is it possible to use that card on the gamestop website for purchases or does it have to be in-store only ?

I ask because the local gamestop stores near my don't exactly have the best (or most) inventory and I would like to be able to use that saved amount online for a few purchases.

Yes you can use it on the website

 

[adamsapple]

Sales yes if I'm not mistaken, trades nah.

Yes you can use it on the website

Thanks, I was reading through their website and apparently they have 2 kinds of cards, thankfully I have the one with a scratch off pin so I can use it online.

 

[Darknight]

Turned 150 into 700. Hoping 3DS values hold and I'll turn 700 into 1500 by the end of the day.

OP, you are the gawd for this one. Thanks to the folks reposting the image too. GS clerks were the real MVP of the day for me.

Do you think WiiU/Switch titles are the best ones after 3DS? I only ask because the 3DS selection is really limited by looking at 2 stores by me.

 

[Lucario]

Tell me about it. I wanted to stop at $900, then it was $1100. Now it's $1400. I have to stop not cause I'm trade banned but I guess its a good thing. Otherwise I might not. lol

When did you find out you were trade banned? Start of the day, or did it automatically trigger at some point? Also, did you trade in more than 4 copies of any games?

I see some people saying they successfully hit the $2000 mark, maybe there's some criteria we don't know about.

 

[//ARCANUM]

So for a few hours work today I ended up with $646 in amazon credit, Crash N Sane trilogy and Horizon Zero Dawn. I'm a happy camper. Thanks everyone in this thread for all the help!

(I know I could have done more but I didn't wanna get any greedier than I already was lol)

 

[Exploratory]

Does it end at the end of the day on Tuesday or right at opening?

What ends Tuesday?