BlockBuster - Get $8 minimum on October 3rd
10-11-04, 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Dabaomb
So, I went over to the 15th Street and 3rd Ave store. I traded in 18 titles:
The Mummy Returns (FS...one of my first DVD purchases from BBV when I didn't know about WS vs. FS.....it was the last of my DVDs in FS but now I need to get the movie in WS cuz I like that movie)
American Pie 2 (FS...I switched to WS a while ago)
So, I went over to the 15th Street and 3rd Ave store. I traded in 18 titles:
The Mummy Returns (FS...one of my first DVD purchases from BBV when I didn't know about WS vs. FS.....it was the last of my DVDs in FS but now I need to get the movie in WS cuz I like that movie)
American Pie 2 (FS...I switched to WS a while ago)
10-11-04, 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by Dabaomb
Also, this was mentioned already but they won't take the old Showgirls because it has an NC-17 rating. They said that the one they carry is the edited version that carries an R rating.
Also, this was mentioned already but they won't take the old Showgirls because it has an NC-17 rating. They said that the one they carry is the edited version that carries an R rating.
10-11-04, 10:32 PM
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Called BB today (just to make sure I can bring my dvd's and get $8 credit).
The clerk said they are giving about $3 credit per movie, when pushed, he told me that each movie scans for a different amount (some for $3, some for $5).
Did anyone from Alaska participate in this deal?
It looks like we have been left out
The clerk said they are giving about $3 credit per movie, when pushed, he told me that each movie scans for a different amount (some for $3, some for $5).
Did anyone from Alaska participate in this deal?
It looks like we have been left out
10-12-04, 12:33 AM
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Originally posted by BrentLumkin
I just traded in a bunch of DVDs and received $121.xx for them all. I turned around and bought the new special editions of Goodfellas and The Shawshank Redemption, Capturing the Friedmans, and pre-ordered both sets of SCTV (yes, they were still mispriced here).
I put down Blockbuster in the "Many Blockbuster misprices" thread, so allow me to praise them for a moment.
After I had traded everything in, and had the three titles that I wanted to buy that they had in the store, we had a problem. Capturing the Friedmans had a sticker on it with a price of $14.95. I obviously saw that as a great deal, so I was very happy. When they were checking me out though, it scanned as $24.95 in their system, so it was obviously mispriced. I thought nothing of it, and was just going to pass on it, but without my even asking, the clerk checking me out (the assistant manager) took $10 off of the price of my final price, thus allowing me to get CtF for the $14.95 price. I thought that was a great service, and I sincerely thanked the clerk.
On top of that, as I was trading in some games along with my DVDs, they couldn't find the barcode to scan to give me the extra $5 per game, since I traded in three. So, to make it up to me, they gave me a $20 gift card. They virtually just gave me $5, just to make it up to me. Again, many thanks were given from me to the clerk.
On top of all of that, the people I dealt with today at least, were very kind and actually knew exactly what they were doing, understood how to look up DVDs and things in their system, and knew how to get certain things done manually as they accepted my DVDs.
So, for today, I give Blockbuster two thumbs up.
I just traded in a bunch of DVDs and received $121.xx for them all. I turned around and bought the new special editions of Goodfellas and The Shawshank Redemption, Capturing the Friedmans, and pre-ordered both sets of SCTV (yes, they were still mispriced here).
I put down Blockbuster in the "Many Blockbuster misprices" thread, so allow me to praise them for a moment.
After I had traded everything in, and had the three titles that I wanted to buy that they had in the store, we had a problem. Capturing the Friedmans had a sticker on it with a price of $14.95. I obviously saw that as a great deal, so I was very happy. When they were checking me out though, it scanned as $24.95 in their system, so it was obviously mispriced. I thought nothing of it, and was just going to pass on it, but without my even asking, the clerk checking me out (the assistant manager) took $10 off of the price of my final price, thus allowing me to get CtF for the $14.95 price. I thought that was a great service, and I sincerely thanked the clerk.
On top of that, as I was trading in some games along with my DVDs, they couldn't find the barcode to scan to give me the extra $5 per game, since I traded in three. So, to make it up to me, they gave me a $20 gift card. They virtually just gave me $5, just to make it up to me. Again, many thanks were given from me to the clerk.
On top of all of that, the people I dealt with today at least, were very kind and actually knew exactly what they were doing, understood how to look up DVDs and things in their system, and knew how to get certain things done manually as they accepted my DVDs.
So, for today, I give Blockbuster two thumbs up.
10-12-04, 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
Too funny - I also had these two in FS, and The Mummy Returns was my first DVD purchase (from BBV).
Too funny - I also had these two in FS, and The Mummy Returns was my first DVD purchase (from BBV).
Also, I'm just gonna get rid of some of my early blockbuster used DVDs cuz they were scratched cuz I didn't really check the condition. I like the movie but will eventually buy them later (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, The Animal, Kiss of the Dragon, etc.)
10-12-04, 05:18 AM
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I noticed some of the used DVDs they sell at my local BB are missing covers and have a generic BB cover. Does this mean that I can trade in DVDs without covers?
Because I found 3 DVDs near my apt's trashbin and can put them in blank DVD cases for trading in. The DVDs were Hidalgo (FS), The Reckoning (FS) and 13 Going On 30 (WS). I'm keeping the last one. Great movie.
Because I found 3 DVDs near my apt's trashbin and can put them in blank DVD cases for trading in. The DVDs were Hidalgo (FS), The Reckoning (FS) and 13 Going On 30 (WS). I'm keeping the last one. Great movie.
10-12-04, 05:29 AM
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Originally posted by Dabaomb
So now I got rid of AP 2 and The Mummy Returns but will eventually get The Mummy Returns in WS.
Also, I'm just gonna get rid of some of my early blockbuster used DVDs cuz they were scratched cuz I didn't really check the condition. I like the movie but will eventually buy them later (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, The Animal, Kiss of the Dragon, etc.)
So now I got rid of AP 2 and The Mummy Returns but will eventually get The Mummy Returns in WS.
Also, I'm just gonna get rid of some of my early blockbuster used DVDs cuz they were scratched cuz I didn't really check the condition. I like the movie but will eventually buy them later (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, The Animal, Kiss of the Dragon, etc.)
If you are interested, there are several copies of The Mummy Returns on Amazon marketplace under $5 + $2.49 shipping. I got a mint copy a few months back for $5 - CDwarehouses usually have mint copies, though they all list condition as "very good" rather than "like new".
10-12-04, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by Rubix
I noticed some of the used DVDs they sell at my local BB are missing covers and have a generic BB cover. Does this mean that I can trade in DVDs without covers?
Because I found 3 DVDs near my apt's trashbin and can put them in blank DVD cases for trading in. The DVDs were Hidalgo (FS), The Reckoning (FS) and 13 Going On 30 (WS). I'm keeping the last one. Great movie.
I noticed some of the used DVDs they sell at my local BB are missing covers and have a generic BB cover. Does this mean that I can trade in DVDs without covers?
Because I found 3 DVDs near my apt's trashbin and can put them in blank DVD cases for trading in. The DVDs were Hidalgo (FS), The Reckoning (FS) and 13 Going On 30 (WS). I'm keeping the last one. Great movie.
10-12-04, 11:55 AM
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So some of you guys can buy new games and also pre-order new games? I called two blockbusters near me and they only told me that they sell used games. Does this just vary by store? If so, I might have to get some gift cards and do some driving.
10-12-04, 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by me7h0dman
So some of you guys can buy new games and also pre-order new games? I called two blockbusters near me and they only told me that they sell used games. Does this just vary by store? If so, I might have to get some gift cards and do some driving.
So some of you guys can buy new games and also pre-order new games? I called two blockbusters near me and they only told me that they sell used games. Does this just vary by store? If so, I might have to get some gift cards and do some driving.
10-12-04, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by rexinnih
Traded in a bunch over the weekend. (around $350) Made some room to fill up again with overpriced TV show sets.
Traded in a bunch over the weekend. (around $350) Made some room to fill up again with overpriced TV show sets.
10-12-04, 12:37 PM
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Wow.. this thread is getting way too long... I stopped around page 30... but there might be a corrleation between the "gamerush" test areas and the areas that buy back used DVDs... Just a thought.
10-12-04, 12:42 PM
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Did everyone get Tax included? I didn't. Wasn't gonna fight over $4. Traded in 10 for $80. I took the store credit, sometimes I lose giftcards.
Starship Troopers (1st non 16X9 dvd)
Resident Evil (old version)
Star Trek First Contact (SE on the way)
Ultimate Fights
Universal Soldier (old one non 16X9)
Mars Attacks
Rumble in the Bronx
X-Men (first DVD, not 1.5)
Executive Decision
Dumb and Dumber
I know..but I've seen D&D and Mars Attacks alot, probably never watch them again. On Ebay I would only get about $35-40 before fees. So it's a good deal.
Starship Troopers (1st non 16X9 dvd)
Resident Evil (old version)
Star Trek First Contact (SE on the way)
Ultimate Fights
Universal Soldier (old one non 16X9)
Mars Attacks
Rumble in the Bronx
X-Men (first DVD, not 1.5)
Executive Decision
Dumb and Dumber
I know..but I've seen D&D and Mars Attacks alot, probably never watch them again. On Ebay I would only get about $35-40 before fees. So it's a good deal.
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10-12-04, 01:20 PM
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Taxes are only in SOME states.,
BBV should not take back DVD's without covers. The reason for selling some, is they are extra rentals that they transfered to used and did not have coverart for.
BBV should not take back DVD's without covers. The reason for selling some, is they are extra rentals that they transfered to used and did not have coverart for.
10-12-04, 01:31 PM
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No - the idea is, if this were a normal trade-in, the value would be deducted from the price and you would not pay tax on it. If you trade in an old disc and they sell you a new one for $12.99, you pay tax on the $12.99 not the full price of the new disc.
Since this is a sort of delayed trade-in, they SHOULD pay you tax - which you in turn will use to pay the tax on your purchase. Otherwise, the government is double-dipping - they will collect tax when you use your credit, as well as when someone purchases your trade-in.
Since this is a sort of delayed trade-in, they SHOULD pay you tax - which you in turn will use to pay the tax on your purchase. Otherwise, the government is double-dipping - they will collect tax when you use your credit, as well as when someone purchases your trade-in.
10-12-04, 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by Peep
And why is that?
And why is that?
10-12-04, 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by NCYankee
Seems like our early experiences were very similar. I have recently replaced scratched BBV copies of Gladiator DTS and Die Another Day with mint copies I got from pawnshops for ~$5, and am trading my old copies in.
If you are interested, there are several copies of The Mummy Returns on Amazon marketplace under $5 + $2.49 shipping. I got a mint copy a few months back for $5 - CDwarehouses usually have mint copies, though they all list condition as "very good" rather than "like new".
Seems like our early experiences were very similar. I have recently replaced scratched BBV copies of Gladiator DTS and Die Another Day with mint copies I got from pawnshops for ~$5, and am trading my old copies in.
If you are interested, there are several copies of The Mummy Returns on Amazon marketplace under $5 + $2.49 shipping. I got a mint copy a few months back for $5 - CDwarehouses usually have mint copies, though they all list condition as "very good" rather than "like new".
10-12-04, 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by marty888
I believe it is November 1 - which would make sense, since almost all BB promotions and specials end on a Monday, with any new ones starting on Tuesdays.
I believe it is November 1 - which would make sense, since almost all BB promotions and specials end on a Monday, with any new ones starting on Tuesdays.
10-12-04, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by Meatpants
It sure would be nice if a 3 for $25 deal was starting on November 2nd.
It sure would be nice if a 3 for $25 deal was starting on November 2nd.