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GameStop has a 70% trade in deal right now..
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look closer. he's east coast
They're allowed to change it. And they'll probably change it at opening time. The trick is to lock in the current trade in price between midnight and opening omg time if you're worried about it.
phantasmic_glaive
Member
I just had a stack of flips in my hand... Walmart has all the og flips for $15. But if alls good tomorrow, Ima take advantage of bogo.
jmaine_ph
Member
How do I go about locking it in?
O the website there's. Abutton to save the trade value. You can print the page or lock it in on the GameStop app on your phone and do it that way.
jmaine_ph
Member
Awesome thanks.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
They don't take sealed games so open them before you go in
No. Do not do this. This is how you get banned.
they made me the best bang for my buck unless I find botw. Nintendo games are still the best right?
jmaine_ph
Member
Which ones? All the ones I checked didn't.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Man .. I love physical games and trade deals like this. I'm in the process of buying 4 games I've never played and paying $0.00 out of my pocket and solely using credit from trading in old games I was never gonna replay.
How often does GameStop have these B2G1 on all pre-owned. Im thinking about buying some pre-owned Switch games and an extra set of Joycons. Is it worth it to stock up now? or will they have another B2G1 during holidays?
I might want to buy some PS4 games too. The prices will only drop... So I guess there's no point in buying them all now ahead of times.
I might want to buy some PS4 games too. The prices will only drop... So I guess there's no point in buying them all now ahead of times.
Permanently A
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Somewhat doubtful the values will change but I locked in mine anyways. Safe than sorry.
Captain Zyrain
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GAMING CANCER!
Since I can swap this for XBL money this is like.. so.. so much better.
I'd feel good about buying Zelda, Mario Kart and Arms (which would be very lucky to find used this soon after release). none of the other games will retain their value, even for the next 6 months. but the B2G1 makes it worthwhile even when you factor that in.
titiklabingapat
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Make sure you remove the stickers too. And the little envelop they come in if it's a X1 and PS4 game.
Merchandise
Member
God speed, all.
Will see you in the morning. Hope prices don't change!
Will see you in the morning. Hope prices don't change!
xKilltheMx
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Thank for the motivation and info guys, traded in some games I had and did the best buy games and got a pre owned PS4 Pro, Xbone S and Ps4 slim (for my gf) all for like 70 bucks.
So what you're telling me is that I'm going to make even more tomorrow? Sounds good!
jmaine_ph
Member
Thanks.
Yes. I did this and it worked out very well.
Awesome!
And people want the 3DS to die lmao. Long live the king.
edit: also that gamestop app is godlike for this. Locking in estimates doubles as a quick reference list so I know I'm only getting games with high value. thanks for the tip sonto!
SparksterMeta0
Member
Adding an old cracked phone to around 7 games (half ported to newer systems and half from my backlog), my Pro Rewards helped me get a little over $180 total (the phone was $50).
Thanks for this. I'm thinking of getting a $50 card for Nintendo eShop, PSN, and Steam, with the last of it going to Splatoon 2.
Thanks for this. I'm thinking of getting a $50 card for Nintendo eShop, PSN, and Steam, with the last of it going to Splatoon 2.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Ahh thanks for the protip!
Locked in my set. Gonna hit this up first thing in the morning.
The GS App is actually pretty good, particularly if your a Pro member.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
how long does it take for the app to update PowerUp points?
Yeah, normally I'd be hesitant, but w/ the trade-in prices for controllers and switch games it's not much of a risk. (I don't expect those to go down too much)
lifeexpectancy
Member
I am fairly confident they base your amount toward the $2000 trade in limit only on the "base" trade value.
So say you trade in six games worth $200 base value, and you get the extra $140 from the 70% bonus, you're getting $340 total for the six games, but are only at $200/2000 for the cap.
What you spend on re purchasing games does not affect the cap in any way. Only what you get when you trade games in.
If they based it on the amount AFTER the 70% bonus, I would already be maxxed, and it would be exceedingly difficult for people to get to $1900+ on their gift cards without having long since hit the cap since you have to re-buy every time and only 'net' around $100-140 gain on your gift card after buying the games and trading them back in.
Kids in 2045: when you think you wont need math after you get out of school, remember grandad's gamestop trade flip. Of course by then physical media will be a distant memory lol. Let's gooooopp old timers!
ElMexiMerican
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About 24 hrs, at most 48
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Probably a silly question, but you mean I can use the trade-in credit I received to buy these three things for $110, and it doesn't have to be on the day you receive the credit right?
Exploratory
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Do they usually drop values during these types of events? If I don't do it until say Friday will all the values be trash?
Ya ya, the B2G1 free thing is a promotion through the 4th.
It working on consoles and accessories is actually super sweet. A friend was able to get a PS4 + 2 controllers and get a controller free.
ElMexiMerican
Member
The B2G1 free has me tempted to try it on Joy-Con. Around $150 should net me six Joy-Con, which would make it great for MP sessions when I'm at friends' houses.
Alright that makes a lot more sense. I didn't think about the base value and doing some rough and dirty calculations I was only getting like a net $900 if someone used credit to buy 6 B2G1 3DS games and traded them in 8 times to reach $2000 with the trade bonus. Was wondering how the heck people were getting to 1500+ lol. Thanks.
Looks like I'll need to make more stops than I thought. Still won't be a bad day considering it'll mostly be me listening to podcasts and spending a couple hours inside gamestop. Just hope values stay so I don't need to have them verify locked in prices on my phone 60 times.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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well the b2g1 ends on tuesday and these are currently boosted TIVs since it is/was the end of the month
Yeah. He's referring to Preowned things though. ALL preowned items are B2G1 so if you can find all those preowned its a good deal, but risky getting a preowned controller
great tip!. I didn't realize it's a mix and match with games + accessories. a second pro controller would be nice
Permanently A
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new deal
Kingdom Hearts 2.8 $35 ----> $37.40
PRey $40 ----> $46.70
Lego City Undercover $40 ----> $46.70
Injustice 2 $40 ----> $51.42
Just Dance 2017 $40 ----> $51.42
Ghost Recon Wildlands $40 ----> $42.07
Super Bomberman R $40 ----> $46.75
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT
THEY PULL ME BACK IN
Kingdom Hearts 2.8 $35 ----> $37.40
PRey $40 ----> $46.70
Lego City Undercover $40 ----> $46.70
Injustice 2 $40 ----> $51.42
Just Dance 2017 $40 ----> $51.42
Ghost Recon Wildlands $40 ----> $42.07
Super Bomberman R $40 ----> $46.75
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT
THEY PULL ME BACK IN
Captain Zyrain
Member
Noooooooo...
BeardyChan
Member
Yes they aren't worth using with the B2G1. As for if you can use them online or not I don't know.
I am gonna be trading in everything!
had sealed copied of DQ8, Fire Emblem (2nd and 3ds game for 3ds-cant remember titles)
Figure i use the b2g1 deal to get them cheaper preowned or get a sky3ds cart.
Either way lots of ps4 and 3ds games and some switch games. Decided to make mk8 digital and keep zelda physical due to game size. Getting almost 25 for diablo is great. i got it much cheaper.
I read until dawn may be PS+ free for July so perfect time to also dump it as well. Gonna be walking up ion there like Santa with a black bag. lol
PS Still on the fence to trade in Xenoblade for 3ds (bought it used). I think it may come out for the switch soon. I never started it (still playing DQ7-i will keep this as well, want to finish it)... but i can get about the same i paid for it. What do you guys think? with trade in bonus is like 40ish same as ebay if i buy used.
had sealed copied of DQ8, Fire Emblem (2nd and 3ds game for 3ds-cant remember titles)
Figure i use the b2g1 deal to get them cheaper preowned or get a sky3ds cart.
Either way lots of ps4 and 3ds games and some switch games. Decided to make mk8 digital and keep zelda physical due to game size. Getting almost 25 for diablo is great. i got it much cheaper.
I read until dawn may be PS+ free for July so perfect time to also dump it as well. Gonna be walking up ion there like Santa with a black bag. lol
PS Still on the fence to trade in Xenoblade for 3ds (bought it used). I think it may come out for the switch soon. I never started it (still playing DQ7-i will keep this as well, want to finish it)... but i can get about the same i paid for it. What do you guys think? with trade in bonus is like 40ish same as ebay if i buy used.
BeardyChan is right. The reward coupon ends up being used on the free game, which renders it useless. It happened to me and didn't realize it until I checked my receipt when I got home.
ElMexiMerican
Member
Have no idea what's going on but I just checked CAG and in their GS thread it seems some people are being told by employees that the B2G1 ended Sunday for in store and they were seen taking signs down. Even a GS employee on the site was being told this. Hopefully it ends up not actually being the case.
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