Wii for a 40gb PS3....Good Trade? - Blu-ray Forum

mr peepers · 04-06-2008, 07:10 PM

I know, I know, I've already posted this in the off-topic forum but was hoping it'd get a few more views in this part of the forum. Sorry

mods can delete anytime if you wish

i'm in quite the dilemma. I have myself a Wii already and play it on occasion, but while I was at wal-mart the other day, they had another Wii in stock, so I picked it up for my friend at work.

Well, he doesnt have the money to pay for it and cant justify the expense. So I put it up on craigslist and I now have the choice of either just returning it back to walmart to get my money back .... or .... someone is offering me a brand new unopened 40Gb PS3 with Spiderman 3 bundle as a trade for the Wii.

Should I .....

A) Return the Wii and give someone else who really wants a Wii the opportunity to get one for retail price of 250.00$

or...

B) Take slight advantage of the situation and trade it for a 400$ unopened PS3?

I have a feeling I already know what the majority of your answers will be, but figure I'd see what anyone has to say.

I think I have a relatively short timeline for how long this offer has on the table, so any and all quick responses would be MORE than GREATLY appreciated.

...sorry again about the double threading

just kinda torn on this little sitch i've gotten myself into

ADRiiAN` · 04-06-2008, 07:13 PM

If the PS3 comes with a receipt, then YES, do the trade.

No Receipt = No Warranty !

Copywriter · 04-06-2008, 07:14 PM

If you have a PS3 and don't need another one, trading it isn't the best option. Either Ebay it or return it.

If you don't have a PS3 and you can part with the $250, might as well score one now. You're basically buying the PS3 for $250.

SHARK_BOY · 04-06-2008, 07:15 PM

i would rather have a ps3 than a wii...screw the warranty...ps3 has a low failure rate....but if you was talking xbox 360 i would say you need a warranty.

Rapstah · 04-06-2008, 07:15 PM

Make sure it is unopened.

mr peepers · 04-06-2008, 07:24 PM

does anyone know if the PS3 comes with any security seals to make sure it is indeed unopened? I dont have a PS3 at all right now and would love to get one.

also, does anyone here think this is legit? I've heard some pretty terrible scenarios involving stuff like this on craigslist,....plus craigslist tells you in bold to avoid shipping and out or area purchasers. ugh.

"Hello,
Thanks for the prompt reply.I would like to buy your item and makefast payment but at thesame time, i will appreciate if we can both deal on transparency and honesty, So i will be very glad if you can render your total co-oparation on this transanction.

My mode of payment for this item will be through US Certified Check because, Under federal law, banks have to make the funds you deposit available quickly" usually within one to three days,thats the only means of payment i have access to presently and i dont mind offering you $400 provided you can reserve the item for me while i make payment and also, i will wait till the check clear your bank before i arrange for the shipping.

As for the shipping, am shipping the item within the United State because am located in vermont, so shipping will be handled by my shipping company as soon as you verify and confirmed payment, so all i need from you is to know when you will be available at your address so that my shipping company can come and pick up the item.

If this sounds good and you are okay with my payment and shipping arrangements, do let me have your full name and address plus your direct phone number as it will be written on the check so that i can forward it to my finance house to prepare it for you to receive it on time.
Thanks and get back to me as soon as possible.
"

foots · 04-06-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr peepers

also, does anyone here think this is legit?

NO!

bajor27 · 04-06-2008, 07:31 PM

That's defnitely a scam

mr peepers · 04-06-2008, 07:33 PM

haha. i figured the same. thanks for

that though out of my mind

DetroitSportsFan · 04-06-2008, 07:34 PM

Sounds like a scam, but if it is legit...

Slec · 04-06-2008, 07:37 PM

definitely a scam... the more details, the less truthful it is. You should never have to jump through hoops to sell something. Either they want it under your terms or they don't.

supertrunks6 · 04-06-2008, 07:51 PM

either return it for your full refund or ebay it for a profit, I personally would try to ebay it first, you could possibly get up to $350 for it.

Blinkman987 · 04-06-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr peepers

does anyone know if the PS3 comes with any security seals to make sure it is indeed unopened? I dont have a PS3 at all right now and would love to get one.

also, does anyone here think this is legit? I've heard some pretty terrible scenarios involving stuff like this on craigslist,....plus craigslist tells you in bold to avoid shipping and out or area purchasers. ugh.

"Hello,
Thanks for the prompt reply.I would like to buy your item and makefast payment but at thesame time, i will appreciate if we can both deal on transparency and honesty, So i will be very glad if you can render your total co-oparation on this transanction.

My mode of payment for this item will be through US Certified Check because, Under federal law, banks have to make the funds you deposit available quickly" usually within one to three days,thats the only means of payment i have access to presently and i dont mind offering you $400 provided you can reserve the item for me while i make payment and also, i will wait till the check clear your bank before i arrange for the shipping.

As for the shipping, am shipping the item within the United State because am located in vermont, so shipping will be handled by my shipping company as soon as you verify and confirmed payment, so all i need from you is to know when you will be available at your address so that my shipping company can come and pick up the item.

If this sounds good and you are okay with my payment and shipping arrangements, do let me have your full name and address plus your direct phone number as it will be written on the check so that i can forward it to my finance house to prepare it for you to receive it on time.
Thanks and get back to me as soon as possible.
"

You're asking us if that's legit....

ROFL are you dumb or just hopeful?

mr peepers · 04-06-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blinkman987

You're asking us if that's legit....

ROFL are you dumb or just hopeful?

wow. thanks for that.

you sound like a real winner in my book.

thanks the great reply!

Zipzap713 · 04-07-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr peepers

Should I .....

A) Return the Wii and give someone else who really wants a Wii the opportunity to get one for retail price of 250.00$

or...

B) Take slight advantage of the situation and trade it for a 400$ unopened PS3?

If you need the $250, go with A. But if you don't, go for B (if offer is legit)

Rabidhunter · 04-07-2008, 02:09 AM

Take advantage of the PS3. The guy must be an idiot to make that kind of trade. Unless he's smart then you're dealing with somebody. You could probably make a lot of money selling the Wii underground. But yeah, straight across the board you got a great deal.

Ice2Dragon · 04-07-2008, 02:14 AM

Yeah i bet the ps3 has major problems with it.

Get a receipt with it, or avoid all together.

Mxr5150 · 04-09-2008, 05:34 AM

Keep the Wii for smash bros., mario kart, zelda, wii sports, virtual console, etc. Buy a new 80gb PS3 bundle in a couple of months.

04-06-2008, 07:10 PM	#1
mr peepers Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:2	Wii for a 40gb PS3....Good Trade? I know, I know, I've already posted this in the off-topic forum but was hoping it'd get a few more views in this part of the forum. Sorry mods can delete anytime if you wish i'm in quite the dilemma. I have myself a Wii already and play it on occasion, but while I was at wal-mart the other day, they had another Wii in stock, so I picked it up for my friend at work. Well, he doesnt have the money to pay for it and cant justify the expense. So I put it up on craigslist and I now have the choice of either just returning it back to walmart to get my money back .... or .... someone is offering me a brand new unopened 40Gb PS3 with Spiderman 3 bundle as a trade for the Wii. Should I ..... A) Return the Wii and give someone else who really wants a Wii the opportunity to get one for retail price of 250.00$ or... B) Take slight advantage of the situation and trade it for a 400$ unopened PS3? I have a feeling I already know what the majority of your answers will be, but figure I'd see what anyone has to say. I think I have a relatively short timeline for how long this offer has on the table, so any and all quick responses would be MORE than GREATLY appreciated. ...sorry again about the double threading just kinda torn on this little sitch i've gotten myself into

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ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	If the PS3 comes with a receipt, then YES, do the trade. No Receipt = No Warranty !

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Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	If you have a PS3 and don't need another one, trading it isn't the best option. Either Ebay it or return it. If you don't have a PS3 and you can part with the $250, might as well score one now. You're basically buying the PS3 for $250.

04-06-2008, 07:15 PM	#4
SHARK_BOY Member Member since:Apr 2008	i would rather have a ps3 than a wii...screw the warranty...ps3 has a low failure rate....but if you was talking xbox 360 i would say you need a warranty.

04-06-2008, 07:15 PM	#5
Rapstah Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	Make sure it is unopened.

04-06-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
mr peepers Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:2	does anyone know if the PS3 comes with any security seals to make sure it is indeed unopened? I dont have a PS3 at all right now and would love to get one. also, does anyone here think this is legit? I've heard some pretty terrible scenarios involving stuff like this on craigslist,....plus craigslist tells you in bold to avoid shipping and out or area purchasers. ugh. "Hello, Thanks for the prompt reply.I would like to buy your item and makefast payment but at thesame time, i will appreciate if we can both deal on transparency and honesty, So i will be very glad if you can render your total co-oparation on this transanction. My mode of payment for this item will be through US Certified Check because, Under federal law, banks have to make the funds you deposit available quickly" usually within one to three days,thats the only means of payment i have access to presently and i dont mind offering you $400 provided you can reserve the item for me while i make payment and also, i will wait till the check clear your bank before i arrange for the shipping. As for the shipping, am shipping the item within the United State because am located in vermont, so shipping will be handled by my shipping company as soon as you verify and confirmed payment, so all i need from you is to know when you will be available at your address so that my shipping company can come and pick up the item. If this sounds good and you are okay with my payment and shipping arrangements, do let me have your full name and address plus your direct phone number as it will be written on the check so that i can forward it to my finance house to prepare it for you to receive it on time. Thanks and get back to me as soon as possible. "

04-06-2008, 07:31 PM	#8
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	That's defnitely a scam

04-06-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
mr peepers Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:2	haha. i figured the same. thanks for that though out of my mind

04-06-2008, 07:34 PM	#10
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Sounds like a scam, but if it is legit...

04-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#11
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	definitely a scam... the more details, the less truthful it is. You should never have to jump through hoops to sell something. Either they want it under your terms or they don't.

04-06-2008, 07:51 PM	#12
supertrunks6 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tulsa, Ok	either return it for your full refund or ebay it for a profit, I personally would try to ebay it first, you could possibly get up to $350 for it.

04-07-2008, 02:09 AM	#16
Rabidhunter Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Take advantage of the PS3. The guy must be an idiot to make that kind of trade. Unless he's smart then you're dealing with somebody. You could probably make a lot of money selling the Wii underground. But yeah, straight across the board you got a great deal.

04-07-2008, 02:14 AM	#17
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	Yeah i bet the ps3 has major problems with it. Get a receipt with it, or avoid all together.

04-09-2008, 05:34 AM	#18
Mxr5150 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:10	Keep the Wii for smash bros., mario kart, zelda, wii sports, virtual console, etc. Buy a new 80gb PS3 bundle in a couple of months.

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