Hello,
I was under the impression that EB Games only offers store credit for trade-ins. It's been like that for a long time. I brought in a few items that I don't use anymore and the staff member asked if I wanted store credit or cash. I said cash. I tapped my card and the funds came in instantly.
Anyone else been offered cash instead of store credit or is this a new thing?
I don't think so any more - I assume because of Covid. I traded in a few games recently, and was told that it would be the same amount if I went cash or credit. I checked the receipt afterwards, and ended up getting my +10% trade in credit (only level 2 at the time), and that amount was how much I got put back onto my card.
So for example (and I can't remember the exact prices without checking the receipt), I traded in a game worth $12. My trade in bonus is +10%, making it $13.2, and that's how much I got back with cash.
Edit: reading some of the replies, I should also mention I'm in Brisbane
Its not a new thing its always been credit is 20% more, but they don't always mention cash tradein as they make more from credit trade in.
Different laws in each state. Some states they aren't allowed to give cash
What state are you in?
Last time I trade, I was told it is the same amount (cash vs credit). This was in SA.
Not sure if it has changed recently
Yeah same for me in Vic. Was no different Cash vs Credit. This was about 3 months ago.
Second that.
In Queensland store credit and cash is the same now
You are not penalised anymore for trading in towards cash/ card refund as opposed to a credit in store trade.
Cheers.
Thanks. Since when was this a thing?
Mid 2020 it became a thing and has just stuck with us.
Similarly that we've stopped taking iDevices and Mobiles.
Can I cash in a gift card/store credit?
Gift card unfortunately not.
If you have store credit currently placed on a pre-order or laybuy, you may be able to cash it out, I'd check with your local.
Ah cause they put my store credit on a gift card instead… no worries thanks!
Store credit is 20% more.
Or rather, if you take cash you get less.