Console Trade In@EB B&M

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mttakah

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Got a flyer that advertised some deals on console trades:
PS2 system + 5 PS2 games = $150
XBox system + 5 Xbox games = $150
Gamecube system + 5 GC games = $100
GBA SP system + 5 GBA games = $75
GBA system(old one i am sure) 5 GBA games = 50
PSone Mini system + 5 PSone games = $50
PSX system + 5 PSX games - $35
N64 system + 5 N64 games - $30
DC system + 5 DC games - $30

Not sure if there are any exclusions as for as games. I plan on calling tomorrow and checking.

Not spectacular but I bought my PS2 for $70 and I know I have some games I paid a lot less than $10 bucks each. Plus I only play Xbox lately.
I could make my money back somewhat for a trade.

Just an FYI...Hope its not a double post, I looked back a couple pages.

DOH! sorry didn't realize I could still edit my original post.

Ok one more time. sorry. to answer previous posted questions since I have the flyer in front of me. This is the fine print:

"System must be in working condition. Trade-in credit must be applied to purchase in same transaction. Game boxes and instructions are required. Not valid on previous purchases. While supplies last. Case for Games program does not apply to this promotion. no substitutions can be made. No rain checks can be issued. Customer may be responsible for sales tax in some states. See store associate for complete details Typographical errors are not the responsibility of EB Games. Offer valid 10/3/04 to 10/30/04"
 
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My PSOne has basically just been gathering dust in my closet for years and I seldomly use it for anything, except the occasiional PSX game that glitches up running on the PS2.

$25 is a pretty good price for it, that's about what it goes for on eBay minus the fees and hassle. May have to look into unloading it.
 
[quote name='jlarlee']This deal was great for me the controller I traded in had some wear so that willl be a trade up. I got my Ps2 at launch and although I have had no problems with it I'm figuring its due to spaz out. Plus This saves me buying a network adapter.[/quote]

I traded mine in for the same reason. I had a launch unit that worked great, but didn't want to risk it dying. I traded in three $5 games for $30 off and sold my network adaper on eBay for $20, so I'm happy.
 
[quote name='cyberlian']I traded my release thompson xbox for a new one with this offer and by luck of the draw I wound up with a phillips xbox... Almost as good as a samusung or not?[/quote]

I've never heard proof of which one is better, just that they're way better than the original.
 
I traded my launch PS2 in today. I also traded three games. They were LoTR: TTT (GH), Rygar and Goblin Commander. My receipt shows that I got a bonus for each game I traded in. That had me wondering if they're just taking any game and counting it as $10. The regular prices they were offering for these games were a lot cheaper than $10. They also fired up my PS2 to make sure that it worked. I put my $130 towards a PSTwo.
 
[quote name='Zombie']I traded my launch PS2 in today. I also traded three games. They were LoTR: TTT (GH), Rygar and Goblin Commander. My receipt shows that I got a bonus for each game I traded in. That had me wondering if they're just taking any game and counting it as $10. The regular prices they were offering for these games were a lot cheaper than $10. They also fired up my PS2 to make sure that it worked. I put my $130 towards a PSTwo.[/quote]

When I did my trade in the clerk made it clear that there was a cap of 5 game trade in for the deal
 
[quote name='jlarlee']When I did my trade in the clerk made it clear that there was a cap of 5 game trade in for the deal[/quote]

Yeah, the limit is five. It was just weird that they gave me bonus money for my games. I figured they'd just say they're not on the list or whatever, but I won't complain. :D
 
I have one question before I go out and do this.

So after I trade-in my PS2 and some games, I can put the store credit towards the preorder of the new PStwo? I'm asking because in the past, they haven't let me put store credit towards a preorder.. maybe things have changed since though. Just want to make sure.. they usually made me use it on something that was IN STOCK..

Got mine back at launch and it doesn't have much life left. Only have 2 non-excluded games to go along with it, but still seems like a nice deal.
 
[quote name='AlienLX']I have one question before I go out and do this.

So after I trade-in my PS2 and some games, I can put the store credit towards the preorder of the new PStwo? I'm asking because in the past, they haven't let me put store credit towards a preorder.. maybe things have changed since though. Just want to make sure.. they usually made me use it on something that was IN STOCK..

Got mine back at launch and it doesn't have much life left. Only have 2 non-excluded games to go along with it, but still seems like a nice deal.[/quote]

Yes, I put the credit on a pre-order. My EB said that I had to have 5 games, though. You can try 2. Good luck. Phone call wouldn't hurt either.
 
[quote name='AlienLX']I have one question before I go out and do this.

So after I trade-in my PS2 and some games, I can put the store credit towards the preorder of the new PStwo? I'm asking because in the past, they haven't let me put store credit towards a preorder.. maybe things have changed since though. Just want to make sure.. they usually made me use it on something that was IN STOCK..

Got mine back at launch and it doesn't have much life left. Only have 2 non-excluded games to go along with it, but still seems like a nice deal.[/quote]

All of my credit went towards the new PSTwo. I traded in three games with my launch PS2.
 
[quote name='Zombie'][quote name='cyberlian']I traded my release thompson xbox for a new one with this offer and by luck of the draw I wound up with a phillips xbox... Almost as good as a samusung or not?[/quote]

I've never heard proof of which one is better, just that they're way better than the original.[/quote]

The Thompson has given people the most trouble, but I had a Thompson for 2 years with absolutely no problems. I traded it in to get a Halo edition one, and now I have a phillips or samsung, can't remember.
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='AlienLX']I have one question before I go out and do this.

So after I trade-in my PS2 and some games, I can put the store credit towards the preorder of the new PStwo? I'm asking because in the past, they haven't let me put store credit towards a preorder.. maybe things have changed since though. Just want to make sure.. they usually made me use it on something that was IN STOCK..

Got mine back at launch and it doesn't have much life left. Only have 2 non-excluded games to go along with it, but still seems like a nice deal.[/quote]

Yes, I put the credit on a pre-order. My EB said that I had to have 5 games, though. You can try 2. Good luck. Phone call wouldn't hurt either.[/quote]

Also, check with them if they are enforcing the pox list. I did my trade earlier tonight, and there were no exclusions -- I used Madden 2001, 2002, 2003, NHL 2001, and NBA Live 2002, all of which I purchased from ebgames.com for a total of 9.78 shipped after coupons, membership discount, and tax. The computer had no problem accepting it, but some people are reporting problems, so check with your EB first. Pretty sweet deal.
 
[quote name='guessed'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='AlienLX']I have one question before I go out and do this.

So after I trade-in my PS2 and some games, I can put the store credit towards the preorder of the new PStwo? I'm asking because in the past, they haven't let me put store credit towards a preorder.. maybe things have changed since though. Just want to make sure.. they usually made me use it on something that was IN STOCK..

Got mine back at launch and it doesn't have much life left. Only have 2 non-excluded games to go along with it, but still seems like a nice deal.[/quote]

Yes, I put the credit on a pre-order. My EB said that I had to have 5 games, though. You can try 2. Good luck. Phone call wouldn't hurt either.[/quote]

Also, check with them if they are enforcing the pox list. I did my trade earlier tonight, and there were no exclusions -- I used Madden 2001, 2002, 2003, NHL 2001, and NBA Live 2002, all of which I purchased from ebgames.com for a total of 9.78 shipped after coupons, membership discount, and tax. The computer had no problem accepting it, but some people are reporting problems, so check with your EB first. Pretty sweet deal.[/quote]

Yeah, guessed is right. I also used Madden 2001, 2002, 2003, NHL 2001, and NFL 2K3. All for a grand total of about 12 bucks.
 
Thanks guys.

Hmm.. that would be nice if my store wasn't enforcing the list either; it'd sure help a lot. I'll have to call and ask in the morning if there's any exclusions there.
 
The PStwo apparently comes out the 15th according to EB, which is before GTA. I'm a little skeptical about doing it because I don't think that PStwo date is actually confirmed.. it might not be valid. That'd suck to trade in the PS2 and then be stuck with no system when GTA arrives.
 
[quote name='AlienLX']The PStwo apparently comes out the 15th according to EB, which is before GTA. I'm a little skeptical about doing it because I don't think that PStwo date is actually confirmed.. it might not be valid. That'd suck to trade in the PS2 and then be stuck with no system when GTA arrives.[/quote]

I asked my EB and they said they heard they'd get some around then, but the official word from Sony is sometime in November.
 
It's fun when you call ahead and ask if you can do a trade-in for a new PS2 and when you get there you see EB employees wandering the store looking for cheap games to trade in. :)
 
Order Summary


Sega Sports NBA 2K2 - Pre-Played (Item 203377)
Total: $2.99
Madden NFL 2002 - Pre-Played (Item 205816)
Total: $1.99
NBA Live 2002 - Pre-Played (Item 206092)
Total: $2.99
Aggressive Inline (Item 216233)
Total: $4.99
NCAA Football 2003 - Pre-Played (Item 220914)
Total: $2.99
Primal (Item 224319)
Total: $4.99

Total Discount: - $1.64
Subtotal: $19.30
Shipping: $0.00
Tax: $0.96
Total: $20.26

I also have a new copy of Dark Summit I wouldn't mind parting with. You guys think I should take it out of the wrapper?

The great part about this is I can sell my network adapter on ebay for like $10 :)
 
[quote name='phrostbyte']I also have a new copy of Dark Summit I wouldn't mind parting with. You guys think I should take it out of the wrapper?[/quote]

You can only trade in a maximum of five games.
 
Traded in:

Broken PS2
The Hobbit
ESPN NBA 2k4
ESPN NHL 2k4

got $80 trade in credit :) . Bought the new ESPN NBA and NHL games and preordered GTA San Andreas.
 
there's also a deal for broken systems as well this month at EB... 50 bucks.. no cables, no controllers needed... 50 bucks store credit with up to 50 bucks in games for 5 games with the system. from what i understand, there are no exclusions. so buy 5 2.99 games from any other store and take them to eb with your broken console... 15 bucks becomes 100 with your broken ps2/xbox that was probably nothing more than a paperweight sitting in your closet.
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='Zombie'][quote name='cyberlian']I traded my release thompson xbox for a new one with this offer and by luck of the draw I wound up with a phillips xbox... Almost as good as a samusung or not?[/quote]

I've never heard proof of which one is better, just that they're way better than the original.[/quote]

The Thompson has given people the most trouble, but I had a Thompson for 2 years with absolutely no problems. I traded it in to get a Halo edition one, and now I have a phillips or samsung, can't remember.[/quote]

the thompson is also the most common, which means more units that could possibly go faulty. i've never had problems with mine.
 
Ok, so what do you have to do to get the 100 for the ps2 only ? tell the clerk to scan the system ? Can I find out over the phone ?
 
[quote name='Nasfive0']Ok, so what do you have to do to get the 100 for the ps2 only ? tell the clerk to scan the system ? Can I find out over the phone ?[/quote]

As long as the PS2 works, you should get $100 in credit. There are flyers in store as well.
 
Oh I asked because i heard people were having trouble with the clerks saying that the deal is only if you have a ps2 + 5 games. I dont have the 5 games, only the ps2. I was planning on paying the 55 cash for the difference.
 
[quote name='Nasfive0']Oh I asked because i heard people were having trouble with the clerks saying that the deal is only if you have a ps2 + 5 games. I dont have the 5 games, only the ps2. I was planning on paying the 55 cash for the difference.[/quote]

Should be no problem.
 
one hundred for my ps2 i may have to do that, or else just send it back in bc it stopped playing blue bottomed discs again.
 
[quote name='Nasfive0']Oh I asked because i heard people were having trouble with the clerks saying that the deal is only if you have a ps2 + 5 games. I dont have the 5 games, only the ps2. I was planning on paying the 55 cash for the difference.[/quote]

I brought my PS2 without PS2 games......actually received some credit for three Xbox games along with my $100.00 credit and preordered the new pstwo.
 
The EB I went to was actually really cool about this deal. Took in my launch PS2, plus two PS2 games and one GC game (which they took). Also had an unopened Dualshock2 (extra from birthday that I never took back) and they let me apply that at full $24.99 price. So I only owed a little over 4 bucks for the PStwo.

Now let's hope it comes in this week!
 
[quote name='dracula']one hundred for my ps2 i may have to do that, or else just send it back in bc it stopped playing blue bottomed discs again.[/quote]

Be careful, EB tested my PS2 and they used a blue bottomed disc. They may not accept it. Just a heads up.
 
They used a blue bottom disc on my ps2 as well when i traded it in, but it came through for me one last time, it was a great ps2, i hope my new pstwo was worth giving up my release ps2
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='dracula']one hundred for my ps2 i may have to do that, or else just send it back in bc it stopped playing blue bottomed discs again.[/quote]

Be careful, EB tested my PS2 and they used a blue bottomed disc. They may not accept it. Just a heads up.[/quote]

sheesh i just tested my ps2 again and it worked on mavel v capcom 2 and contra shattered soldier, so maybe i will hold onto it. i really dont want to fork over fifty dollars for a new unit if i dont have to.

yesterday it wouldnt play blue bottomed discs, today it does, this is a tough decision of whether to upgrade to the ps2 or not.
 
[quote name='dracula']sheesh i just tested my ps2 again and it worked on mavel v capcom 2 and contra shattered soldier, so maybe i will hold onto it. i really dont want to fork over fifty dollars for a new unit if i dont have to.

yesterday it wouldnt play blue bottomed discs, today it does, this is a tough decision of whether to upgrade to the ps2 or not.[/quote]

I could never trust a system that's ever been flaky like that. I say dump it with five junk games and get a new one.
 
WTF, I called the EB in Puente Hills, CA today and they said the PS2 trade-in deal is over? Said I could only get $80 for my working used system and $20-30 for my broken PS2.

BTW, when did EB stop price matching other stores?
 
Damn EB said they would only give me 30$ store credit for my broken PS2. They said they only will give 50$ if it is use towards a PSTwo. CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS?
 
[quote name='OGHowie']WTF, I called the EB in Puente Hills, CA today and they said the PS2 trade-in deal is over? Said I could only get $80 for my working used system and $20-30 for my broken PS2.

BTW, when did EB stop price matching other stores?[/quote]

That guy is wrong, the deal is on until the 30th, I believe. My EB is in a mall and will price match other stores in the mall, but they never price matched stores outside of the mall.
 
It seems some stores enforce the POX list (like mine), and some don't. Call a local EB and ask.
 
The guy at the local EB I took my PS2 to didn't even open the box to LOOK at my PS2. He asked me if everything was in the box, and I said "Yep." That was the entire transaction. I guess they trusted me, since I had it in it's original box.
 
[quote name='CocaineReaver2k']You need a box and manual? :( That makes me sad.... please say no....[/quote]

No, you don't. I just had them, and I put it in the box. It was just funny that they didn't even open it up!
 
there are no POX exclusions... i bought madden 02, 03, EXHIBTION DISCSWORK FOR THE LOVE OF GOD and some other piece of crap for 17 bucks at one eb . took it back to the same store with my broken piece of crap thompson with no cables or controllers and got the 100 dollars in credit. this deal lasts till the end of the month. unless you have crap games in the first place, you have to spend money to make money.


finally picked up windwaker, ikaruga, otogi, and thug with 31 dollars store cred left over i applied to DOAU.


now to take advantage of the 20% off 3 used games at gamestop month to see if i can pick up THPS 2x-4 for less than 20 dollars.




the applications of this deal go on- i have a friend looking to buy a used xbox. but if he buys a working PS2 at a pawn shop for 90-110 and buys 5 1.99/2.99 ps2 games, he'll have enough credit for a new machine for what it would cost to buy a used unit. It's just a matter of finding a machine that will meet their tests.
 
[quote name='Rig'][quote name='CocaineReaver2k']You need a box and manual? :( That makes me sad.... please say no....[/quote]

No, you don't. I just had them, and I put it in the box. It was just funny that they didn't even open it up![/quote]
I'm pretty positive that Rig has about the most laid back EB among us. They play tested mine for about five minutes
 
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