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Dr_Cogent

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OK, after reading just how much EB exploits gamers by giving them diddly for their games and selling them used for 5 dollars less than retail (which I figured was the case actually a long time ago, but I'm just tired of it), I am trying to find a better way to get more money for my used games.

Is Ebay the way to go? Or is there another site thats more appropriate and better?

Any ideas?
 
Check around at some local stores, they might buy games. In New England, there's a record store called Newbury Comics that pays a good amount for games. Yesterday I got $34 cash for Soul Calibur II, Burnout 3, SSX3, and Ghosthunter. EB/GameStop probably would've given me $10 ($8 if I wanted cash). eBay might not be bad. You could always use the thread here.
 
I have 20 PS2/Xbox that I just don't want anymore, a lot of them are older titles, so I know that EB/GS won't give me much for them. I'm seriously just looking to maybe use the credit to preorder Dragon Quest VIII or Zelda or something.

I've heard that Gamecrazy is better on trade-ins, can anyone back that up?
 
If you've got current gen stuff that's only so-so in value, or low in value, you might want to try Gamestop on one of their trade in 3 get an extra 10 dollar deals, or something similar. I don't THINK they've got any exceptions on games on those kind of deals, but I'm not sure.
 
eBay is the best way to go if you want to get rid of something quickly and for a better price than any store would pay. Of course, what you're able to get for a given game depends on the market, but even so it'll usually be more than the trade-in value anywhere you can take it.
 
Second hand stores are your best bet. Try to find one where the owner is a moron. I convinced the owner that all of my Xbox games I sold (rare titles like DOA3) were rare and they should give me $25 each for them. Sure enough she did and when I went back later, she was charging $100 for those games.

A little anecdote but they're aight.
 
It's not his fault she's a moron.
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It's a matter of principles. :P You kind of give up some credibility and trustworthiness when you cheat people.


*INSERT DEBATE OF HOW SHE'S SELLING THEM FOR 100 DOLLARS TO CHEAT PEOPLE*


shrug.
 
vatstep said:
Check around at some local stores, they might buy games. In New England, there's a record store called Newbury Comics that pays a good amount for games. Yesterday I got $34 cash for Soul Calibur II, Burnout 3, SSX3, and Ghosthunter. EB/GameStop probably would've given me $10 ($8 if I wanted cash). eBay might not be bad. You could always use the thread here.
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the hell?!

they gave you 34$ for a used game that costs 20$ new? what are they planning on selling it for i wonder?

im confused.
 
So what's for sale?

Daigoro said:
the hell?!

they gave you 34$ for a used game that costs 20$ new? what are they planning on selling it for i wonder?

im confused.
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He said $34 cash for all those games, not just the one.
 
Propagandhim said:
That's...not that cool.
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Its also not cool how plenty of people with amazing knowledge of videogames get passed over for jobs at gamecrazy/gamestop when idiots like that lady get the job and have never played a game in their life. When companys like Gamestop etc spit in the face of gaming in this way, he was just taking one completely legal way to retaliate.

I'm just a little tired of the gaming retail sector being treated this way. If I wanted a job at a book store and told the employer I didn't read, there's no way I would get that job. But for some reason its appropriate to say so in the gaming retail sect.

I wish all companies were like Virgin Records. At least for their stores they require applicants to take a written test proving their knowledge in the various forms of media they carry, and their test is not easy.
 
I would certainly try a local FYE if you have one. FYE gives insane prices on some games ($25+ for Lupin the 3rd, Malice, Army Men RTS, V-Rally 3, etc.). Some FYE's are picky about scratches on discs and condition of the case and such. My local ones aren't really that bad, so... ~shrugs~
 
I have a question about ebgames and used games too. I see that they buy used PC games, but I never actually see them selling used PC games. What do they do with all those used PC games?
 
I sell my used games on Amazon.com. The buyer pays Amazon directly, who then re-imburses you, less fees, which saves the hassle of ebay buyers not sending money.

It's probably much easier than any other online option & you get way more than @ the game stores...
 
CVXFREAK said:
Someone mind elaborating on PayPal? I've done $170 worth of transactions in the last week there (sales).
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Dunno. I've probably done $800 worth of transactions using PayPal ever since I started using eBay. I've heard people had bad experiences with it like not being reimbursed for their money if a seller scams them, etc. I haven't had any problems with eBay or Paypal yet.

I think you'll be ok if you just buy/sell with people who have a lot of positive feedback.
 
Dr_Cogent said:
Is Ebay the way to go? Or is there another site thats more appropriate and better?

Any ideas?
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Find out how much ebgames or whatever will buy it for. Figure out how much the pre/post ebay or paypal fees are going to be and make a "Buy It Now auction" for +$5 of whatever ebgames will pay you. Figure out shipping costs and add $2. Setup a Paypal account and "require immediate payment" after purchase. Don't bother with money orders. Set auction to only Canada and US and no negative bidders and no deadbeat buyers.

Works pretty well for me and I've sold about 20 games. It ends up being about $5 cheaper than what ebgames sells for a used game for the buyer and I get real money, not store credit.

There is a grey period that occurs right before ebgames removes the a game from their "most wanted list" after about a month. If you can get about 80% of the value on a game the week before is leaves the most wanted list you might as well get the ebgames trade in value because ebay prices will also drop accordingly depending on how long your auction is. I got burned on God of War. Trade in was $40 and I kept forgetting to trade it in. I finally go on a Monday and the trade in value was $20. Thankfully I got some sucker to buy my ebay auction for $40.
 
Unison said:
I sell my used games on Amazon.com. The buyer pays Amazon directly, who then re-imburses you, less fees, which saves the hassle of ebay buyers not sending money.

It's probably much easier than any other online option & you get way more than @ the game stores...
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This is the way to go. The market is really finicky, but Amazon's customer support reassures buyers, and I can consistently get more than what I can get at a Gamecrazy or on Ebay. It's almost impossible to sell anything if you aren't willing to be a little bit competitive, though, and make sure no one has beaten your price. Stock up on bubble-wrap envelopes, too.
 
brocke said:
Its also not cool how plenty of people with amazing knowledge of videogames get passed over for jobs at gamecrazy/gamestop when idiots like that lady get the job and have never played a game in their life. When companys like Gamestop etc spit in the face of gaming in this way, he was just taking one completely legal way to retaliate.

I'm just a little tired of the gaming retail sector being treated this way. If I wanted a job at a book store and told the employer I didn't read, there's no way I would get that job. But for some reason its appropriate to say so in the gaming retail sect.

I wish all companies were like Virgin Records. At least for their stores they require applicants to take a written test proving their knowledge in the various forms of media they carry, and their test is not easy.
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Guess you didn't read "second hand store" before you went off on your coked up tangent. Second hand store isn't Gamecrazy/Gamestop.
 
Wafflecopter said:
Guess you didn't read "second hand store" before you went off on your coked up tangent. Second hand store isn't Gamecrazy/Gamestop.
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Those stores are the definition of a second-hand store. Gamecrazy in particular does nothing but advertise trade-ins, and all I ever see when I go into one is some guy with his son trading a pile of old N64 games trying to get enough trade-in credit for The Incredibles. (They usually don't, because most old games are worthless)

They could care less about new product. That's not where they make their money and that's not where they put any of their energy.
 
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