Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction - Page 2

wlmowery · 10-14-09, 10:07 AM

So, who won the DVDTalk sign up prizes?

movieking · 10-14-09, 11:21 AM

I didn't realize that it was open to Canadians, so what the heck, I'll try it out.

Goozex · 10-14-09, 01:19 PM

Hey everyone,

We've sent out the confirmation email to the winners. We will post the winner's Goozex nicknames once they have confirmed their address with us.

Good luck!

Groucho · 10-14-09, 01:24 PM

Turns out I was one of the winners.

Awesome!

AKComic · 10-14-09, 02:45 PM

I just got an e-mail too... I WON THE PS3!!!!

And for those of you who've been on the fence, I've actually enjoyed using the Goozex service quite a bit. (And no, I'm not being paid to say this. Ok, well actually I guess the PS3 DOES count as pay... but as my employers well know, simply paying me does not automatically mean I'll do any work, unless I feel like it. :P ) If you're trying for hot titles, like newly released Blu-rays, you might be waiting a while, but the prices on some of the TV sets and older DVDs are actually very reasonable - better than you'd get on eBay, actually, if you don't mind waiting until a copy becomes available for trade. Since I'm trying to rebuild my DVD collection, I've got a ton of titles I need right now, so this solution works perfectly for me.

The only thing that drives me crazy is realizing that everybody else likes the same stuff I do... but like I said, Goozex is for patient people who don't mind taking a little time now to save some cash over the long run.

chadurban · 10-16-09, 02:16 PM

Might sound like a stupid question but...

I recently sent out my first DVD and received my feedback. Good stuff now I have 100 points to spend and 1 token to complete my first trade. Looking through the list of available titles and can't figure out how you slect the one you want. All it does is add the title to my request list, even if it has no one else looking for that title. Is this hhow its supose to work, then the system will process that request sometime in the near future? Thought if noone else was looking for a DVD that was available, I could get it automatically?

Groucho · 10-16-09, 02:18 PM

You can only get it if somebody else has it on their offers list. The system will match the two of you up and generate an email to the seller, who then has 26 hours to confirm (you know this part already, since you've already sent something out).

chadurban · 10-16-09, 02:35 PM

So are the DVDs listed under the available link showing just because they have been entered into the system and not because someone actually has one available to trade? I just want to see which DVDs somebody actually has up for trade that there is no want list on, so i can select it and have them ship it out.

Groucho · 10-16-09, 02:41 PM

No, there should be somebody offering it if it's on the "Available" list. You can click on the DVD for more details to see how many requests and offers there are.

chadurban · 10-16-09, 02:43 PM

I see, so then basically if its on the list and I request it (and am the only one), I just have to wait for the system to process and initiate the trade right?

Groucho · 10-16-09, 02:44 PM

Yep. According to forum posts they should have "instant matching" later this month, so that you'll get a more immediate confirmation.

chadurban · 10-16-09, 02:47 PM

Ahh yes, now it all makes sense, thanks Groucho!

AKComic · 10-16-09, 03:18 PM

Keep in mind, the "available" disc has to match your requested condition as well - it may be just a "Disc Only" available when your settings require a "Full Package". The best way to check is to go to the "Trading Info" tab for the individual movie - this will tell you how many copies are being offered and requested, and whether those copies are Available, Restricted, or On Hold, as well as the condition.

Be aware, though - even if you manage to get matched up with a copy, it doesn't automatically mean you'll get it. The seller has 26 hours to confirm, and if they don't confirm, their copy gets put On Hold, and you go back into the queue (but you don't lose queue position). I've got one particular set on my Requests list that I've been "matched" for 4 times now, and not once has somebody actually agreed to ship it yet! I think that some people aren't very good about updating their lists, and forget to remove stuff until they actually get an e-mail - at least, that's my theory.

Jeremy517 · 10-16-09, 03:24 PM

It can be hard to get someone to send a 100-point item to you sometimes. Lots of people think it isn't worth the shipping cost.

inri222 · 10-25-09, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inri222

It is hit or miss. I have been on there for a month and have received one dvd in which the packaging was fine but the disc itself looked like it was rubbed with steel wool.

Update

I have now been there 2 months.
Here are the stats of the condition of the dvd's received:

September 03, 2009 - excellent
September 19, 2009 - very good
September 23, 2009 - shit
September 23, 2009 - very good
September 29, 2009 - good
September 30, 2009 - excellent
October 07, 2009 - shit (former rental came in blockbuster case)
October 09, 2009 - very good
October 20, 2009 - good

The dvd's I put up are in mint to near mint condition.
I have already let go of 17 since joining.
There should be a field to list the condition of the dvd.

10-14-09, 10:07 AM	#26
wlmowery DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Happy Valley, PA Posts: 2,505	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction So, who won the DVDTalk sign up prizes? __________________ Wayne Wii Code: 3607 0369 2839 6928 xBox 360: AnWphans

10-14-09, 11:21 AM	#27
movieking DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 11,675	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction I didn't realize that it was open to Canadians, so what the heck, I'll try it out. __________________ Books I've Read So Far This Year Part One Books I've Read So Far This Year Part Two Books I've Read So Far This Year Part Three

10-14-09, 01:19 PM	#28
Goozex Goozex Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 5	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Hey everyone, We've sent out the confirmation email to the winners. We will post the winner's Goozex nicknames once they have confirmed their address with us. Good luck!

10-14-09, 01:24 PM	#29
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,696	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Turns out I was one of the winners. Awesome!

10-14-09, 02:45 PM	#30
AKComic Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 70	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction I just got an e-mail too... I WON THE PS3!!!! And for those of you who've been on the fence, I've actually enjoyed using the Goozex service quite a bit. (And no, I'm not being paid to say this. Ok, well actually I guess the PS3 DOES count as pay... but as my employers well know, simply paying me does not automatically mean I'll do any work, unless I feel like it. :P ) If you're trying for hot titles, like newly released Blu-rays, you might be waiting a while, but the prices on some of the TV sets and older DVDs are actually very reasonable - better than you'd get on eBay, actually, if you don't mind waiting until a copy becomes available for trade. Since I'm trying to rebuild my DVD collection, I've got a ton of titles I need right now, so this solution works perfectly for me. The only thing that drives me crazy is realizing that everybody else likes the same stuff I do... but like I said, Goozex is for patient people who don't mind taking a little time now to save some cash over the long run. __________________ - Ken

10-16-09, 02:16 PM	#31
chadurban Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 36	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Might sound like a stupid question but... I recently sent out my first DVD and received my feedback. Good stuff now I have 100 points to spend and 1 token to complete my first trade. Looking through the list of available titles and can't figure out how you slect the one you want. All it does is add the title to my request list, even if it has no one else looking for that title. Is this hhow its supose to work, then the system will process that request sometime in the near future? Thought if noone else was looking for a DVD that was available, I could get it automatically? __________________ Check out my current DVDs for sale/trade My DVD want list can be found here

10-16-09, 02:18 PM	#32
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,696	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction You can only get it if somebody else has it on their offers list. The system will match the two of you up and generate an email to the seller, who then has 26 hours to confirm (you know this part already, since you've already sent something out).

10-16-09, 02:35 PM	#33
chadurban Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 36	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction So are the DVDs listed under the available link showing just because they have been entered into the system and not because someone actually has one available to trade? I just want to see which DVDs somebody actually has up for trade that there is no want list on, so i can select it and have them ship it out. __________________ Check out my current DVDs for sale/trade My DVD want list can be found here

10-16-09, 02:41 PM	#34
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,696	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction No, there should be somebody offering it if it's on the "Available" list. You can click on the DVD for more details to see how many requests and offers there are.

10-16-09, 02:43 PM	#35
chadurban Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 36	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction I see, so then basically if its on the list and I request it (and am the only one), I just have to wait for the system to process and initiate the trade right? __________________ Check out my current DVDs for sale/trade My DVD want list can be found here

10-16-09, 02:44 PM	#36
Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,696	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Yep. According to forum posts they should have "instant matching" later this month, so that you'll get a more immediate confirmation.

10-16-09, 02:47 PM	#37
chadurban Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 36	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Ahh yes, now it all makes sense, thanks Groucho! __________________ Check out my current DVDs for sale/trade My DVD want list can be found here

10-16-09, 03:18 PM	#38
AKComic Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 70	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction Keep in mind, the "available" disc has to match your requested condition as well - it may be just a "Disc Only" available when your settings require a "Full Package". The best way to check is to go to the "Trading Info" tab for the individual movie - this will tell you how many copies are being offered and requested, and whether those copies are Available, Restricted, or On Hold, as well as the condition. Be aware, though - even if you manage to get matched up with a copy, it doesn't automatically mean you'll get it. The seller has 26 hours to confirm, and if they don't confirm, their copy gets put On Hold, and you go back into the queue (but you don't lose queue position). I've got one particular set on my Requests list that I've been "matched" for 4 times now, and not once has somebody actually agreed to ship it yet! I think that some people aren't very good about updating their lists, and forget to remove stuff until they actually get an e-mail - at least, that's my theory. __________________ - Ken

10-16-09, 03:24 PM	#39
Jeremy517 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 14,193	Re: Goozex - Movie Trading Site Introduction It can be hard to get someone to send a 100-point item to you sometimes. Lots of people think it isn't worth the shipping cost.