7DollarHagane
Banned
So this is over right? I didnt get a chance to get there yesterday.
yes, it ended sunday
So this is over right? I didnt get a chance to get there yesterday.
They should have charged you a refurb fee for the lower percieved value of a redbox copy with those stickers on them and/or the time associated with removing them. It's very difficult and leaves a messy residue and can ruin the disc.
As for the attitude, redbox discs are widely known to be stolen often times and while the employee was wrong to give an attitude they do have the right to refuse service if they believe something may have been stolen, which nine times out of ten, redbox discs are. None of the stores around me accept them, ever. I learned that when state of decay was on sale at red box cheap and went for like $20 at gamestop.
Not blaming you, just explaining why you experienced this. Redbox trades are more often than not a waste of time for this reason, unless you can reliably remove the stickers without any residue.
Hairdryer trick works somewhat but the stickers don't peel cleanly, the come off in tiny chips and flakes and can leave sticky residue. Also, the inner rings on PS4 discs are smaller and it's really easy to peel off the label when removing the stickers. XBox one discs have larger inner rings so you don't get that as much.
I used a hairdryer on High for 30 seconds at a time, with the hairdryer directly over the center of the disc. I attempted to peel it and let the disc cool a bit then did another 30 seconds. I think if you apply too much heat the disc can snap or the inner ring can crack and then you're screwed.
Had it happen not once but twice during the last promo, both times it was the store manager who did it and didn't notice until after the 2nd time. Was hoping he was there when I went to cancel every preorder I show on file, including the two old ones I never picked up, but alas he wasnt. Instead I had a clerk tell me how much I was missing out by canceling Destiny 2 because it has all the story content they added in the destiny 1 dlc and then new story content that's bigger then the Halo trilogy. Then when I still wanted to cancel seemed to imply I just didn't enjoy Destiny because I don't have friends and that had to be why I didn't enjoy vanilla destiny 1.That is a lie and it is specifically against their policy to use the $5 bonus trade card in that way. They can get fired for that. Next time you go in you can cancel the pre order and get that $5 at least.
I'm not a GameStop employee, just an experienced flipper. I've been doing this since 2004 or so. I paid for my psp and launch games with Max Payne 2 xbox flips from blockbuster to gamecrazy.
I ended up renewing an old pro membership for the extra value but the number on the receipt won't work for the powerup rewards card and I don't have the old one. I'm gonna have to go in and ask for a new card
It should be tied to an email/login you give them i think if you want to save yourself the trip.
I didn't know about this hairdryer trick. Maybe I'll try it next time I'm desperate to get the 60% rate on the trades.
And I did fill out the survey from the trade-in receipt.
Is there a step by step guide on how to turn the credit into amazon credit?
I have never seen an amazon gift card in a GameStop beforeJust buy a Gamestop gift card(s) with the Trade Credit, then go to another store and either buy an Amazon gift card or use your Amazon Cash barcode.
Are those Pro Rewards $5/$10/$20/etc. vouchers usable online? I haven't used any of my points to get any yet but on the "Download" screen, it seems to imply in-store only. Can anyone verify?
I can log in but I can't see any rewards or anything because when I click on the link for the rewards shop it keeps asking for the card.
They have a $10 online only and $25 online only coupon that you can use for one in stock item. When you click on PowerUp Rewards on the main site it will take you to PowerUp Rewards site and click on "Reward Center" on the left click on "Digital Currency". Then, you should see "Online Only" text in a top grey bar under the number 10 or number 25 in red text. (The site is glitchy for me for some reason and the Coupon labels don't show up completely). BTW, you can't use the coupon for things like eshop cards or gift cards.
Didn't realize this ended today. I actually got up this morning, went through my stuff, then logged on to gaf to see it ended on the 3rd. LE SIGH.
They have a 60% extra credit sale if you trade towards a used game. It's not on the listed deals on their site but it's a real promotion. Just have to pick a used game in store and trade towards it. All credit will count as 60% extra and it doesn't matter if your credit goes over the price of the used game either.
any games to flip with the b2g1 coupons? I have two of them
just got B2G1 coupon after this ended.... sigh.
They have a 60% extra credit sale if you trade towards a used game. It's not on the listed deals on their site but it's a real promotion. Just have to pick a used game in store and trade towards it. All credit will count as 60% extra and it doesn't matter if your credit goes over the price of the used game either.
lol deal is dead. Maybe save it and hope they have another 60% bonus before it expires.
If you can find preowned games to buy equal to their TIValue it might be worth something but thats a longshot
Edit:
This might have some use if true!
Damn thats essentially a way better deal than having to trade in 6 games at a time?! Sounds very YMMV though
They have a 60% extra credit sale if you trade towards a used game. It's not on the listed deals on their site but it's a real promotion. Just have to pick a used game in store and trade towards it. All credit will count as 60% extra and it doesn't matter if your credit goes over the price of the used game either.
Do you know how long this promotion is going on for?
Hmm I guess you do have to go in store again :/
Also, to note...It was mentioned in the last GS thread that during Black Friday those Pro Rewards Points might be worth double than what they are now. Could be worth waiting if you have a lot of points saved
Does Gamestop have any deal going where you get a trade bonus towards a specific game(Destiny)?
I may be wrong and/or recalling incorrectly but I believe it is discounted points for the Pre-owned certificates. For example, the $10 Pre-Owned Reward Certificate is currently 8,000 points. During Black Friday, it would be 4,000 points for the $10 Pre-Owned Reward Certificate.