Best Buy Offers Games Trade-In

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Popular US store Best Buy has announced to it's staff today that it will be offering a games trade-in service for it's customers starting shortly after the holiday season. Certain stores targeted at more youthful customers will be participating in the games trade-in scheme. While details are a little unclear, as of yet, it's been said that Best Buy has worked out deals with publishers in which they will be able to guarantee the highest payouts per game.

In related news, Best Buy will also start selling an optional replacement plan on video games. The price tiered system will cost $2.99 for games $35 or less and $3.99 for more expensive discs. Through this system, any damaged game can be replaced via mail.

Best Buy already offers a trade-in service for home electronics products such as computers, home audio & video equipment, games consoles and car stereos. Under the existing technology trade-in scheme, customers can return their old electronics products to be valued and exchanged for Best Buy vouchers, which can then be used against newer products.

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(1 reply) #1 bangbang023 on 11 Nov 2005 - 15:35

I believe we've been testing this out in Cali. I guess it was a hit.

Last edited by 1798 on 11 Nov 2005 - 15:42

#1.1 bangbang023 on 11 Nov 2005 - 16:47

I don't know but my manager told me that if a place like gamestop were to give $10, Best buy would give $15.

(1 reply) #2 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#2.1 bangbang023 on 11 Nov 2005 - 18:39

The video game trade in is only going to be at certain stores, but I think the camera trade in they will be offering will be available company wide. Don't quote me on that, but I think it's the case.

(1 reply) #3 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#3.1 bangbang023 on 12 Nov 2005 - 18:08

I believe this will only pertain to console games.

(1 reply) #4 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#4.1 bangbang023 on 13 Nov 2005 - 16:31

Many places have been doing it, but none as big as Best Buy and, from what's been said, none will have as high a payout per game.

(1 reply) #5 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#5.1 bangbang023 on 15 Nov 2005 - 19:21

As benstudley said, you misread the story. Besides having a game trade in service, they will also be offering insurance on video games so when your disc gets scratched beyond belief, you can simply get a new one.

(1 reply) #6 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#6.1 bangbang023 on 15 Nov 2005 - 19:52

Read the story, it's all in there with the exact prices. BTW, all PRP's are primarily call in plans. PSP's involve bringing it to the store.

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