I love this site! I got a free trade credit when I signed up. It was only 100 points on there, but I got Konami Arcade classics on the GBA sent to me for doing nothing. Then I left positive feedback and they gifted me 200 more! Great deal, this site is legit. I've found some nice deals on 360 games over there too. Fight night round 3 for 250 points, Burnout Revenge for 250. These were just the rock bottom priced games. I think that translates to under five bucks, but don't quote me on that. I know a couple of you have accounts on there. This will make trading games amongst ourselves even easier. My account name on there is Braincrusher.

I just joined and traded 1 of my games Lair for 800 points. Pretty good except the guy I sent it to said he had moved out of the dorm where I had shipped it, so I have been waiting for feedback to get my points for almost a week. Still a little worried but there is a 21 day period where I would get positive feedback and the points no matter what. My user name is markc72.

I have been using them for just over a month. Have spent about 25.00 in shipping (also bought 25 bubble mailers on ebay for 7.50) out 10+ games (ps2, xbox and xbox360 games) and gotten: Orange Box, Ace Combat 6, Moto GP 06 and Eternal Sonanta.

I never traded games into one of the "chain" stores. But this service is nice to get 1000 point credit for YOUR 60.00 game and then get a 1000point/60.00 game in return. Only
paying for postage, which is generally 1.78 for me. Of course you can get a lot of lower point/older games too charged against your point total.

Been very happy. No complaints in how it works, how people ship/package, no false quality shipments - nice.

I've sent about four games and have received just as many. It works really well as long as you aren't expecting to receive a new release within the first month or so. I had RB6V 2 in my queue since it was released and just received it a couple weeks ago. I had those Burger King games in my list for trade and actually got a trade request for it. Doing the math it would not be worth the shipping fee to earn the 100 points so I declined the trade and removed them from my list. Just go in with the proper expectations and it is a really nice service.

Thanks to those that used my referral link in the other goozex thread. Both parties earn a free trade credit ($1 value) and 100 points ($5 value) for signing up though a referral link. My username is bryansj and my referral link is http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/join.asp?idr=556272169833

gametz for life.

I've been using it for the past month or so with good results as well. I have been trying to determine the "optimal" way to use it. Seems like there is HUGE demand for new popular games, and a HUGE supply of older popular games, so to maximize your points and get your requests faster, it seems best to buy a new game, play it quickly and trade it soon for a several month old game that was popular.

For example, if I got GTA4 and finished it in a week, I could easily and quickly trade it for COD4, Halo3, Bioshock, Assasins Creed, etc. I'm having a harder time trading in MY AC, bioshock, etc, though I did trade Mass Effect and Phantom Hourglass away pretty easily. I've mostly been getting holiday hits like Orange Box quickly with some more obscure stuff like WH40K Squad Command and Pirates for PSP taking a few weeks to fill.

Their trades requested and offered columns don't always make sense but I guess there are folks who list their games right away put keep them on hold until they are done, or who request games right away even if they don't have enough points for them ATM.

I have no love for this site. The point system is kinda wacked and often times they want you to purchase points/trade credits so you'll have enough for the games you want. Buying points and trade credits?? come on!! I just want to trade my games straight up with another reputable trader. Thats why I stick w/ sites like CAG and SA mart.

I have no love for this site. The point system is kinda wacked and often times they want you to purchase points/trade credits so you'll have enough for the games you want. Buying points and trade credits?? come on!! I just want to trade my games straight up with another reputable trader. Thats why I stick w/ sites like CAG and SA mart.

Buying the trade credits is how they make their money. You only have to use a trade credit to receive a game and they are $1 per credit. If you are asked to purchase points then that means you are asking to receive more games than you've traded. Don't have five games in your request list if you only have points available for one game. Put the other four games on hold until you earn enough points by sending out your games. It is really pretty simple.

I have been using Goozex for about 6 months and love it. Think of it as a supplemental source for games and don't get too impatient. I have unloaded over 40 old games from past systems and got 360 and some psp games. Just be aware of how many points somethings worth and compare it with other options. 100 points=$5.00. Like anywhere else, there are some good deals and some not so good.

I have a question about Goozex: I just made an account and put a bunch of games I don't want anymore up. What does that "turns" mean? Like, Active (43 turns to go)

Thanks!

BTW if this site works as advertised it is pretty much exactly what I always wanted, a way to unload a bunch of older games and replace them with a few new ones. I am not a collector and do not want a huge stack of games cluttering up my life.

My understanding is that the "XX turns to go" is how many folks are ahead of you in the que. But I've been stuck on "16 turns" for Squad Command for several weeks, and my PS3 Assassins Creed went from nothing to requested TWICE in just a few days after a month of lots of others in front.

So I think they shuffle around who gets what based on your trading activity and feedback. Get lots of good feedback and they will bump you up.

Regardless, it is all about patience. I've traded all of my old games in a month and have received everything I've requested in less than a month as well (aside from Squad Command).

Yeah, the "turns to go" thing is just your number in their queue for that particular game. So depending on the popularity and supply of the game, it can be a pretty long wait. I put up a request for GTA IV (PS3 version) about a month ago, and my turn went from 89 to 51. On the other hand, I got matched up with Call of Duty 4 and Gears of War almost the instant I requested it.

Dont expect to get new games quickly. You might have to wait several months to receive a new release.

"Their trades requested and offered columns don't always make sense but I guess there are folks who list their games right away put keep them on hold until they are done, or who request games right away even if they don't have enough points for them ATM."


I noticed when you recive a game it automatically puts in on your list of games but on hold.

My understanding is that the "XX turns to go" is how many folks are ahead of you in the que. But I've been stuck on "16 turns" for Squad Command for several weeks, and my PS3 Assassins Creed went from nothing to requested TWICE in just a few days after a month of lots of others in front.

So I think they shuffle around who gets what based on your trading activity and feedback. Get lots of good feedback and they will bump you up.

Regardless, it is all about patience. I've traded all of my old games in a month and have received everything I've requested in less than a month as well (aside from Squad Command).

You also have to take into account how many are people are offering to trade. You are probably stuck at 16 because it looks like 1 person has it, but they have it on hold, and the 1 person that has it as available cannot send it for whatever reason (like no open trade slots). So as of now, there are no copies of Squad Command ready to trade.

Okay, so I have been using Goozex for a bit, so far I have just 2 completed trades - one receive (Dark Cloud 2) and one send (R&C Future) - and its worked out pretty well. I actually have a total of 5 in process now (receive: Test Drive Unlimited and Mario Kart DS, send: UT2004, Gears of War, Gradius Collection) so it does move fairly quickly from what I can gather. It does seem like a better system to get rid of games than eBay or GameStop, especially if you're just gonna get other games anyway, it just requires patience. I just hope the site doesn't go out of business when I have like, thousands of points.

want to gain massive points?

buy viking or condemned 2, used they should be 25 or less... goozez will give you 1000 points for them.


ALSO, be careful, because goozex will say you're short on points and a game is ready for you, it's kind of shady, but say i have 300 points, and i have a game on my list for 500 points, they'll tell me it's available, but i'm short on points, i can buy points and then all of the sudden i've got 84 turns to go, it's quite misleading.

want to gain massive points?

buy viking or condemned 2, used they should be 25 or less... goozez will give you 1000 points for them.




You'll only get the 1000pts if you can unload them. According to the trade info, seems like the supply is far outpacing the demand for those two games.


ALSO, be careful, because goozex will say you're short on points and a game is ready for you, it's kind of shady, but say i have 300 points, and i have a game on my list for 500 points, they'll tell me it's available, but i'm short on points, i can buy points and then all of the sudden i've got 84 turns to go, it's quite misleading.

This is the reason why I always have atleast 1000pts ready, maybe a little more sometimes. Goozex is so quick to take my new games but it will take MONTHS for me to get any recently released games.

You'll only get the 1000pts if you can unload them. According to the trade info, seems like the supply is far outpacing the demand for those two games.


i just received viking (though it was scratched) but it took me quite a while in my queue to get it, so i dont think they're bursting at the seams.


This is the reason why I always have atleast 1000pts ready, maybe a little more sometimes. Goozex is so quick to take my new games but it will take MONTHS for me to get any recently released games.

you're missing the point, if you have the points, you wait in line, like normal, if you DONT have the points, they entice you by pretending that if you had the points RIGHT NOW the game would be yours.

example, while waiting for viking, i had 1050 points and plenty of games in my queue (some with the extremely long wait label), after getting viking and being down to 50 points, i magically received like 13 emails telling me that XXXXX is ready, but i dont have enough points... in an effort (i assume) to make me BUY points from them.

now if i buy the points either A) i jump to the front of the line, or B) it's "oops" you missed your turn, back of the line with ya!

you're missing the point, if you have the points, you wait in line, like normal, if you DONT have the points, they entice you by pretending that if you had the points RIGHT NOW the game would be yours.

The "turns to go" includes people ahead of you who are also lacking points, trade credits, trading slots, etc. Since you and the other 83 weren't ready the game went to someone behind you around the same time you got the email. If you were ready to go, the game was yours. Or more accurately, the match with a "seller" was yours.

you're missing the point, if you have the points, you wait in line, like normal, if you DONT have the points, they entice you by pretending that if you had the points RIGHT NOW the game would be yours.



Well whatever, I think we can both agree that Goozex is not the best way to trade your games IF you are looking for newer releases. Its good if you want year old games but newer games, not so much. I had over 2000pts in my account for months until I finally received a 1000pt game. Now I have 1100pts and over 10 games lined up all with Long Waits.

Well, obviously Goozex would be a poor way to get new games. Everyone wants to get that shiny new game for $1 + points (points acquired by trading away old junk) so the S/D ration would be all out of wack until supply enters the system.

Seems to me, if you want a new game, the best way is the most old fashioned, go to the store and buy it.

If you have extra games you could always donate them to the troops in Iraq.
Check out the video game drive for troops here:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165222

Well, obviously Goozex would be a poor way to get new games. Everyone wants to get that shiny new game for $1 + points (points acquired by trading away old junk) so the S/D ration would be all out of wack until supply enters the system.

Seems to me, if you want a new game, the best way is the most old fashioned, go to the store and buy it.

I got Okami a while ago and it was in perfect condition. It just depends on if the person (like me) actually takes care of their games or trashes them to unbelievable proportions. I also got Silent Hill for PS1 in pretty damn good condition also :D

Ugh, so the UT2004 manual says that the CD key is located on the back of the manual but its not and the guy was too lazy to look for it (I think its on one of the paper sleeves, or on the DVD box part) and slapped me with "unplayable" negative feedback.

email feedback@goozex.com and explain, they'll fix it and/or contact the other party.

I could NOT be happier with this site. I have sent out three games - I am patiently waiting for Guitar Hero II or III to become available.

had a bunch of credit so I went and ordered Test drive, Battlestations midway and Shadowrun. Total about 900 points. All are games I'm upset I traded in

I pretty much gave up goozex.
It's easier to get (some) old games on ebay.
But I did get test drive unlimited on Goozex But I bought the points.

Whats the saying>
Points talk money scores?

I was going to throw Halo Wars up for trade but I couldn't find any games I wanted.

after giving goozex a few chances, i've decided it blows.

i'd take halo wars to GS while it still has value.

it does kind of suck. I have points in there I need to use. No point in hoping something new falls to you. Never happens

I don't know if you guys heard but Goozex will be selling games with points. The catch is new games cost 1600 points and the LE editions cost 2000 points. Translates to $80 for new games and $100 for LE games worth of points. Some ppl think this is a good idea, since many members flip points. But for honest traders like you and I, this is completely retarded. F' Goozex

I have almost 4000 points in Goozex. I pretty much gave up on them since I'm up to speed on my back catalog and only have newer games in my wanted list. I have games I could easily trade, but I don't want any more points. I would probably get a couple new games just to zero out my account.

I even created a scheduled macro to get new games. Example: at 12:00 central time the new release games are available to add. I recorded a macro that opens the game's goozex page at 12:00:10 (gives it some room for error), clicks where the add to my request button would be, pauses for a few seconds for the page to refresh, then clicks where the for the full package button is located. I did this with Resistance 2 and it still took about four months before it was shipped to me. With Killzone 2 I'm like 85th in line. If you wait until the morning of release you are screwed since 85 people were online waiting to click faster than my macro could execute.

I have almost 4000 points in Goozex. I pretty much gave up on them since I'm up to speed on my back catalog and only have newer games in my wanted list. I have games I could easily trade, but I don't want any more points. I would probably get a couple new games just to zero out my account.

I even created a scheduled macro to get new games. Example: at 12:00 central time the new release games are available to add. I recorded a macro that opens the game's goozex page at 12:00:10 (gives it some room for error), clicks where the add to my request button would be, pauses for a few seconds for the page to refresh, then clicks where the for the full package button is located. I did this with Resistance 2 and it still took about four months before it was shipped to me. With Killzone 2 I'm like 85th in line. If you wait until the morning of release you are screwed since 85 people were online waiting to click faster than my macro could execute.

Wow nice work, but if even with a Macro you can't really get a good game I think this pretty much proves it blows.

I wish they morth into switchhouse.

That site was great.
It got bought and shut down by amazon.

For of you that don't know it allowed for setting up a list of games you wanted and games you had, it then sorted you with people that wanted something you had and had something you wanted.
Then you add/subtract cash/games.thingies (like hardware or music CD's)

It was really great as a free market as rare games went for alot, and popular common games didn't.

You could also find a game/cd/thingy and just browse someones profile and make an offer.

It was a great laid out website and also had a credit card system similiar to amazon, that would ensure all trades up to a certain amount if you had a credit card on file.

Goozex is broken, it's not a true market based system. The max of 1000 points makes it a bad deal to trade new games when the demand is high (much higher than 1000 points indicates). If you do trade your new release for 1000 points you can then wait months for another "new" release or trade it for a 700 point game that sells for $15 at Fry's (15/60 != 700/1000).

Until they let the demand/supply set the point values and not some dude in his mom's basement, it will always be a borked trade system.

yeah, maybe i'll just get a bunch of cool older games and be done with it.

Goozex is awesome for catching up on old games, but for everything else it doesn't work. Still, even just catching up on old games is pretty good.

Goozex is awesome for catching up on old games, but for everything else it doesn't work. Still, even just catching up on old games is pretty good.


Really depends on what you want to do there. Last two days i got rid of Wall-e and Civilization Revolution(paid $25 together)., and picked up Fight Night Round 3, Perfect Dark, Lego SW Complete Saga,Star Wars KOTR...and for daughter.. Barnyard,Jimmy Neutron,Over The Hedge,Madagascar,Stuart Little 3,Curious George, Barbie Horse Adventures. I am in the 1st to 5th spot for a bunch of newer stuff ie. Resistance 2, Dead Space, Fallout 3, Mirrors Edge,Call of Duty WAW,Little Big Planet, and Bioshock. But im not interested in using 1000 pts on any of these games. Dont play it and sooner or later new will be old, less pts and new to me. If you are in a hurry to pick up new titles there quickly, maybe want to try somewhere else.

I haven't used goozex before but I'm trying to compare prices against those on ebay and it seems they're pretty similar - even for older games. Why do you guys thing it's better than ebay? Maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.

Because you are not using actual money, your using goozex currency which you accumulated from trading in your older games.

I haven't used goozex before but I'm trying to compare prices against those on ebay and it seems they're pretty similar - even for older games. Why do you guys thing it's better than ebay? Maybe I'm missing something. Thanks.
Becuasy E-bay you bid/buy now.
Pay with whatever service
it gets shipped to you
You hopefully enjoy


Goozex
First you get points by sending out games/buying points
then you enter a waiting list for the game
Hopefully at some point someone with the game you want decides to get rid of it and goozex decideds its your turn
So give up some points and trade credit
and get game hopefully enjoy

Ebay is faster and easier.
You know your getting the game cause you just bought/won it
and now its on it way


where as with goozex your at the mercy of the trading system

someone just bring back SwitchHouse. Sure the system was easy to exploit for scumbags, but it was straight up, agreed upon trades. I had many many good trades there.

Even had a T-shirt with the SwitchHouse logo on it for the longest time, but too bad it disintegrated over time.

We just need that style system again with better controls to stop the thieves.

Can someone who has an account let me know how long it would probably take to get Silent Hill Homecoming? I'm thinking of joining Goozex to get that game but may not make sense if that's one of the games that never comes available. Thanks.

Can someone who has an account let me know how long it would probably take to get Silent Hill Homecoming? I'm thinking of joining Goozex to get that game but may not make sense if that's one of the games that never comes available. Thanks.

You would have to have enough points to trade for that games, which is 850. If you are just joining, the only way to get that many points right away would be to buy them, which isnt my thing.

But as far as how long it would take, right now you would be next.

I use Goozex strictly to trade for games that I dont have any desire to purchase on release day. Why people would want to use their service to trade for new releases and then complain about how long it takes to get one just doesnt make sense.

Unless its some kid who's parents buy the game on release day who stays up for two days straight and beats the game, then lists it on the Gooze to flip it AND you're the lucky soul that waited until midnight of the release day to add it to your requests list and got into the number one spot..... it's going to take some time to get your hands on something new, and it'll take much longer to get your hands on a "GOOD" new release due to people not wanting to part with it.

Using their system as a supplement to purchasing of games at the top of your A-list is what Goozex does well.

Thanks, gp.