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Gaming Goozex
AveryZoe
September 29, 2010
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s most of you know, Goozex is an awesome site where gamers can trade their no longer wanted games and movies in exchange for points that can then be used to purchased other gamer's unwanted jun...I mean, super cool games and movies. The best part of the whole Goozex idea is that you can game and view all kinds of things without laying out a lot of cash. But it can often be difficult to bank a lot of points, or to keep a steady balance to ensure you are able to match up for those coveted rare titles just languishing on your list, waiting to become available on the exact day that you have 50 points less than you need. Lucky for you, I am willing to share my extensive Goozer experience with you and let you in on some pro tips on how to score some easy points.
Of course, the first thing you need to when beginning your Goozex experience is to list all of your unwanted games and movies (and their appropriate conditions) so that you are able to send those out as soon as they are requested. However, this process often takes patience as you'll likely need to wait for some of them to be requested. What you can do in the meantime is scan the titles that are requested now. Oftentimes, older games can be worth much more than expected as they can be difficult to find, and you can acquire these titles and send them out immediately if they are under instant match. One simple way to do this is other trading sites. For example, this week alone I have traded 2 books I no longer wanted for older games worth over 1100 Goozex points and requested now. In fact, I have most of the high value retro games on my request lists at other trading sites, as people often clean house and just want to get rid of these older games that they feel have no value.
Another easy way to find older games on the cheap is garage sales and second hand stores. Again, people are cleaning out and just want to get rid of their old junk. It is quite common to hear of people finding coveted old games for next to nothing at rummage sale junk tables. This is because old often means junk to a lot of people, and they just don't bother to check if that old game is worth something. I'll caution you to do the opposite in reverse as well. Make sure that old game is both worth what you are paying for it and that you are going to be able to get rid of it. If it is a game you want for yourself, you can simply just pay what you are willing. However, if you are buying to flip, make sure you check out how many points it's going for, how many requests there are, and factor your shipping costs into there as well. If you are going to break even or lose money on the deal, it really isn't worth buying. The garage sale method is not likely to net you coveted new releases, but it is quite good for finding retro games. I have picked up Game Boy Original games for a quarter, and just a few weeks ago a garage sale netted me a working Game Boy, Game Boy Lite, and 2 games worth 350 points--all for $5. Well worth the investment.
The final and simplest way to get the most bang for your buck at Goozex is to watch for sales--both on retail sites and Goozex itself. Oftentimes retailers will offer fleeting $20 sales on new games a few months after their release. A lot of these games are still going for 1000 points on Goozex, and can be sent out instantly. If you order online, you can even have it shipped right to the buyer and save on shipping as well. Goozex also offers points/tokens sales on occasion, where you can pick up points and/or tokens for up to 50% off. This will really save you a lot of money in the long run. Also, if you are looking for easy tokens you can check out Goozex Gaming Nights. Game online with other Goozers for a chance at some free tokens.
If you are thinking about trading your games and movies on Goozex (or doing it already), you are already well on your way to saving tons of money on games. With just a little effort and ingenuity, you can ramp up those savings and go s
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