Unbelievable Cash Values

wannabedamned · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:00

Today I took some games in for a cash swap, And I could not believe the offers!

Mass Effect - £3
Lost Odyssey - £5
Halo 3 - £4
Oblivion GOTY edition - £8

As I said, I never bothered in the end, Seriously not worth it. I'd be much happier keeping them and playing them in the future.

These offers were from who I would consider the most respectable console sales companies out there, wasn't a shady shop.

I can't get over mass effect

Shamikebab · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:01

yeah trade in values are really low, mainly because games can be found for so cheap and also because I think a lot more titles are being traded in now a days for a number of reasons. That being said I got £28 for Ninja Gaiden 2 a few weeks a go

ScarySquirrel · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:01

That is a joke. I use a local exchange shop (which is part of a chain) and their cash/voucher values are really good.

EDIT: Actually on Mass Effect it isn't that great. £7 cash or £10 voucher.

NokkonWud · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:02

Games are only worth trading in when they are still fairly new and can't be had cheaper than £35-ish. After that it's not worth it at all.

Robert1986 · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:11

What a scam, Halo 3 is worth atleast £8.

Kreeeee · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:13

It's £10 new.

mcwildcard · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:17

You'll always get bummed on cash swaps, you're best off getting an exchange voucher for future use.

Robert1986 · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:17

Kreeeee said:
It's £10 new.

Ah, there is justice in the world.

p.s. I heard MGS4 hit the bargain bins in Japan...

Wyrdo · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:45

Just sell them on ebay.

ojste · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:49

cash trade ins are never worth it, you will get more for store credit though thats not worth it most of the time either

sell privately if you can, then my next option would be ebay. trade-ins are just convenience but you usually get much less

da_mic_1530 · 28 Jul 2008 at 14:49

the thing is, if your going to go down the trade in route you have to complete the game ASAP after buying on release date to get even close to a decent price

sunnysingh · 28 Jul 2008 at 15:08

that cheap man!!!!!

wannabedamned · 28 Jul 2008 at 15:09

Wyrdo said:
Just sell them on ebay.

theres a trade in place on the net where I can get £76 for 7 games. Which is what I was gonna sell, But to be honest, I've got to the point now where I think I may just not bother and keep the games.

mame · 28 Jul 2008 at 15:30

It's to exploit kids who have no income.They will trade in a few good games to get a new one without their parents finding out

Joebob · 28 Jul 2008 at 15:46

I always find I get a much better return for my games if I stick them on the bay tbh

Ripper · 28 Jul 2008 at 15:52

They gave me mate 50p for Ghost Recon a few weeks ago

HarryPainful · 28 Jul 2008 at 16:34

They are all under £15 each new.

Robert1986 · 28 Jul 2008 at 18:06

Ripper said:
They gave me mate 50p for Ghost Recon a few weeks ago

I hope they used lube because you got raped!

I'd rather just trade games in then sell them. Better value for your money.

Sinny · 28 Jul 2008 at 18:39

Trade in values are a lot better than cash values, my cousin traded in all his PS2 games and his PS2 a while back and got a 360 with 2 new games which is worth it.

I just keep my games now as it takes me ages to complete any game by the time its done it'll only be worth a few quid. Best thing to do is sell them on auction sites or e-tail marketplaces.