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Target Triple Trade-in Value from 5/18-5/24
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Same would have been so pissed.
GreatestHits
Member
I went back to do a re-run and I even got a printed reciept for $78, but then an outage occurred, complete with a yellow notification on the home screen about the outage. So they gave me my games back and the reciept. Dunno if they'll honor the prices tomorrow. Dudes, stop selling your games for a second your killing the servers!
Looks like the frequency they are going to lower the deal values is daily, so get in there while you can
I was trying to trade in:
MH3: $38
Bioshock Infamous: $9
ALBW: $30
I'm sure by tomorrow at least MH will drop
Looks like the frequency they are going to lower the deal values is daily, so get in there while you can
I was trying to trade in:
MH3: $38
Bioshock Infamous: $9
ALBW: $30
I'm sure by tomorrow at least MH will drop
Fried Food
Banned
I made ~295 off of 6 games I have no desire to play.
gonna be getting free day 1 games for the foreseeable future B)
gonna be getting free day 1 games for the foreseeable future B)
Booty Patrol
Banned
I wonder if the drops tomorrow will be as severe. I hope this hiccup can be resolved before the store closes.
Chuckpebble
Member
So can I do this online without the 3 game limit?
The triple value is only in store.
The Grim Heaper
Member
Offer is in-store only, sorry.
BruiserBear
Banned
Just left a store in Illinois. They're saying the trade-in servers specifically are down. I strongly suspect bullshit here.
Rather than them going back on their offer entirely, I suspect they took the severs down to reconfigure these prices.
Rather than them going back on their offer entirely, I suspect they took the severs down to reconfigure these prices.
Typomancer
Neo Member
Yep, this is exactly what I did, thanks for the tip. Got $39 for Killzone Shadow Fall, which feels pretty great. It will buy me a lot of Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk in the weeks to come.
DanteGhost
Member
Are the systems still down? I tried about 1 hour ago and Im trying again in like 30 mins. I'm in Pennsylvania btw.
brickarts295
Member
Well I'm an unlucky fellow, went to 2 different Targets and both had their gift cards system not working told me that they might be able to fix it until 2-3 days, which by them I'm guessing the prices will drop even more lol, oh well guess I'll stick to ebay.
Booty Patrol
Banned
If no one is able to go through with the trade ins today, can the prices really drop again? Don't they adjust the prices based on the supply they have?
Gintoki313
Banned
I wish I could say I had a nice and smooth transaction, but nope. It was pretty stressful, lots of waiting, and I didn't even get my card.
The first Target I went to, is the Target I usually frequent. I went to the correct place, and asked the employee there about the promotion. He looked at me puzzled like he didn't know what I was talking about. Which is beyond weird, who doesn't tell their employees what the heck happens each day? Anyways, some guy comes and finally tells me that he's doing the transactions, but I have to wait 15mins while he helps someone. I say ok, and I wait a while. 20mins later, he's still talking to the lady. So I walk away and just wait a couple more minutes while browsing Target with my bro. 20 more mins later, he's still talking to the lady. Now he doesn't even look like he's helping her anymore, it looks like he's having an off-topic chat with her. I get pissed and go to complain for taking so darn long, but my bro is quite the spineless kinda guy. So he told me to leave it alone and lets just leave. I'm a big complainer, so I would have given him an ear full. Deal with a customer, then move on. Don't have a friendly chat while I'm waiting.
I decide to go to a different Target. I get helped out immediately, and he checks my games in. Guess what this time? The system is down now (FFS!!). This guy is actually smart though, and doing his job unlike the other guy. He's on the phone calling people, trying to get everything sorted out. In the end, I got my transactions through, but no card. I have to go back to Target tomorrow and get my card. All in all, lots of waiting, and I'm stressed the hell out. It took me 2hrs, what took everyone else 3mins to do at other Targets. You may say that I'm overreacting, but no one likes wasting there day sitting around a store.
No matter what, I always have bad luck. I should just change my name to "Eugene" already.
EDIT: Oh, it seems like everyone else is having the same problem. Well at least that makes me feel a bit better...
The first Target I went to, is the Target I usually frequent. I went to the correct place, and asked the employee there about the promotion. He looked at me puzzled like he didn't know what I was talking about. Which is beyond weird, who doesn't tell their employees what the heck happens each day? Anyways, some guy comes and finally tells me that he's doing the transactions, but I have to wait 15mins while he helps someone. I say ok, and I wait a while. 20mins later, he's still talking to the lady. So I walk away and just wait a couple more minutes while browsing Target with my bro. 20 more mins later, he's still talking to the lady. Now he doesn't even look like he's helping her anymore, it looks like he's having an off-topic chat with her. I get pissed and go to complain for taking so darn long, but my bro is quite the spineless kinda guy. So he told me to leave it alone and lets just leave. I'm a big complainer, so I would have given him an ear full. Deal with a customer, then move on. Don't have a friendly chat while I'm waiting.
I decide to go to a different Target. I get helped out immediately, and he checks my games in. Guess what this time? The system is down now (FFS!!). This guy is actually smart though, and doing his job unlike the other guy. He's on the phone calling people, trying to get everything sorted out. In the end, I got my transactions through, but no card. I have to go back to Target tomorrow and get my card. All in all, lots of waiting, and I'm stressed the hell out. It took me 2hrs, what took everyone else 3mins to do at other Targets. You may say that I'm overreacting, but no one likes wasting there day sitting around a store.
No matter what, I always have bad luck. I should just change my name to "Eugene" already.
EDIT: Oh, it seems like everyone else is having the same problem. Well at least that makes me feel a bit better...
Someone on CAG said that ETA for it being back up is 2 hours. So a bit more than an hour then?
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330760-triple-game-trade-in-value-target-518-524/?p=11771273
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330760-triple-game-trade-in-value-target-518-524/?p=11771273
Chuckpebble
Member
Has anyone verified that these gift cards can be used throughout the store, not just in electronics?
Traded three games at noon and got a printout with a ton of legalese.
Traded three games at noon and got a printout with a ton of legalese.
GreatestHits
Member
I know brother I know. I missed two hours of work. I LOST MONEY ON THIS DEAL
Sweet. I wish I wasn't blacklisted at my target since I already did a deal there. I wonder if they will honor my already processed reciept
Yeah, I used it at the Cafe on my way out for a sandwich.
Yep. They can be used on just about anything, minus prepaid Visa/MC cards.
I used my gift card yesterday to purchase groceries, toiletries and toys.
Traded in my old X360 copy of CoD:BO2 for $20....not too shabby.
Apparently this promotion is to encourage people to get a wireless phone/service from the Target Mobile Store, however, it appears that this has not been the case (obviously). Target really needs to tighten down the ship for this to work. Great deal for gamers, though.
Apparently this promotion is to encourage people to get a wireless phone/service from the Target Mobile Store, however, it appears that this has not been the case (obviously). Target really needs to tighten down the ship for this to work. Great deal for gamers, though.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I called and was told I'd get $34 for Infamous SS. I think I'll sell on Craigslist instead.
Fried Food
Banned
can I buy points cards? (steam/psn/etc)
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
Member
I know brother I know. I missed two hours of work. I LOST MONEY ON THIS DEAL
Sweet. I wish I wasn't blacklisted at my target since I already did a deal there. I wonder if they will honor my already processed reciept
Blacklisted? I went to the same Target 3 times yesterday with multiple transactions. They can do it.
Haloid1177
Banned
Yes, but do it in electronics.
BruiserBear
Banned
I'll be shocked if this actually happens. I suspect they're intentionally taking their servers down to adjust prices lower, and this isn't an actual technical problem. The reason being their servers are still working just fine. They can check prices, etc, and the same goes for their website right now. The ONLY part that isn't working is the "give you a gift card" part, and that's way too convenient.
Booty Patrol
Banned
Ugh, really? I went there and the woman said she wouldn't be able to because they need my driver license number.
OmegaSkittle
Neo Member
Currently at target and the system crashed during person in front of mines transaction. Hopefully not to long for me to wait
spatenfloot
Member
No, they just can't handle any demand. This happened last time they had a decent promotion. Usually, hardly anyone trades in anything.
GreatestHits
Member
They only have one guy doing it every day so far. He knows me and says "1 transaction per customer". Douche. Pretty sure that's their policy though or I'd push it for sure
The Grim Heaper
Member
Yeah, you need some form of identification. I was watching the guy helping me out earlier and it was a required field.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Wow the whole system is down? Must have gotten slammed from all the nationwide attention, or maybe a few too many titles out there they were giving too much for.
Glad I got what I got too, but wish I'd gone earlier to get 80 dollars out of bravely and kid icarus.
Glad I got what I got too, but wish I'd gone earlier to get 80 dollars out of bravely and kid icarus.
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
Member
Well yea it really does boil down to the employee. The system doesn't flag it or anything. After the first transaction the next transaction auto fills the previous person's info anyway.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
It went down. $27.99 yesterday. (9.33 x 3)
dorkimoe
Member
pawn shop law, required when selling something
I was able to get them to put in writing guaranteeing the $39 value for KZ:SF. Funnily enough, they wouldn't buy the ACIV Target Edition on PS4. Fucking ridiculous.
I was planning on doing South Park and inFamous when I saw the prices last night, but they had already decreased when I checked the prices again before leaving work, today.
I was planning on doing South Park and inFamous when I saw the prices last night, but they had already decreased when I checked the prices again before leaving work, today.
Uncle0wnage
Member
The thirst is real! Hope the system comes back up for you who are still trying! This all makes me wish GameStop had decent trade in values instead of nut crushing ones.