Why CEX is Currently My Only Option

[@AlexGreat321]

The thing that annoys me about CEX is the paying postage on each separate item. I bought five items and spent £10 on postage

[@neptuned488]

You used to able to get combined postage. It's put me off as the total is now more than the titles.

[@atomiswave1971]

They don't ship from one place that's why.

[@jonchapman6821]

@@atomiswave1971They do sometimes.

[@Venison_0904]

​@@atomiswave1971fair comment, but they don't combine postage even when more than one item is coming from the same store. That can happen quite easily and then they're just stealing your hard earned cash for a sneaky thieving profit. Bunch of tw*ts, but they're the only decent option in the high street so they'll do whatever they want.

[@jamesjagger1216]

Fair but I've placed orders where they have both my items in the same store in stock. Why can't they source both items from that store (they possibly do) and charge you less for postage?​@atomiswave1971

[@IRSH-sy5jn]

I don't normally buy second hand items. But I saw a new tablet large for sale in the phone shop which was about a 1000 pounds. I saw something similar in CEX I am really pleased with it. They set it up for me. I paid 200 pounds. I thought that was a goodbye. Looks new. Worthing sussex

[@PiggyGuru123]

TVM inserts his tongue into jam donuts as an only option for CEX credit

[@Novawulf]

Retro Games HQ in Swindon is a place you need to go. Great retro gaming store.

[@jlbwho7913]

Derby has quite a few video game shops now. Retro world, game exchange, cash converters and cash generator. Of course cex, and a tiny cex at the other side so 2. Oh and game in sports direct

[@leeearnshaw9738]

Games n' more in Wigan, greater Manchester is a buy and trade shop for retro games, modern games and more

[@avflashback8913]

I'm not surprised that you can't find any good stuff in CEX. They are many channels like yours that promote CEX so heavily. What you have inadvertently done is influenced a lot more people to shop at CEX so of course the best stuff is now harder to come by. When you do these videos giving CEX free publicity and showing-off all the best deals while still relying on CEX to buy from in the end you will always shoot yourself in the foot. So when you sell your 6 pounds CEX game for 30 pounds on Ebay and others do the same don't be surprised when CEX puts their prices up. Every business would do that. If there weren't so many KZbinrs running their mouth about how much money they made selling games from CEX on Ebay maybe the prices in CEX would be cheaper than they are now. Think about it.

[@andrewwilsher2498]

Smiths toy shop is good actually for games good prices especially on newer titles. There is one in Swindon greenbridge retail park.

[@ReinMixTape]

I don't even bother with charity shops because they're never going to stock old Sega games, nope, they sell those online at above market average prices. It is hard to find alternative retro game stores. My city had two, but now it's down to one. Cash convertors is the only store I've found with some retro games outwith the places I already mentioned.

[@alexdavid3339]

8bit Planet is in the City Centre of Bristol and sells a mix of retro games, toys and cards. They often have some good stuff in there.

[@gameshack1985]

I was in Cwmbran on Monday. Wanted to buy the 2 disc Assassin's Creed Revelations on Ps3 [they had 3 copies] but the young girl tried to give me the 1 disc version. I pointed out to her it was the 2 disc version. Firstly she said oh no it isn't, someone has swapped the box and put it in a 2 disc case.....I corrected her again. She then said the store only take it in with 1 disc and not 2 discs.....yes she really said that. lol I ended up not buying it just because of her laziness and not being bothered. She also tried to give me the essentials disc for Assassin's Creed II, so I corrected her there too. She also traded one of my games in as a standard version instead of premium edition too, but I didn't notice until I checked me receipt after....so overall top service at CEX!

[@RedundantSquash]

That happened to me with Fallout 3 GOTY on Xbox 360. They tried giving me one disc and I had to keep saying it comes with 2 discs until they eventually got the second disc for me, so frustrating!

[@GavinColbourne]

9:45 King's Lynn is a dump, I used to live there for all of my childhood and I still have family there and it is still a dump. You would spend 5 minutes there and want to leave

[@mattieharris3747]

Tvm would trade a charity shop for cex vouchers

[@Voidsleet]

Was talking to a employee in game last week in my city inside a sports direct about the pre owned. From what he was saying, they are clearing stock on sames and then anything thats not sold next week is going to be shipped to a main game store, a big stand along one nearby. From then on the main stand alone games are going to be doing the pre owned and 3 for 2's (also anything under £24 is going to be on the 3 for 2)

[@klezmorim1980]

Many games currently in CeX since they've changed the w w/o manual thing, the default is w/o manual, so it could be that they actually do have manuals until they've recategorised them all.

[@astoraan6071]

Sports Directs Game section is terrible, they don't even put the prices on anything and the boxes just say "ask staff for assistance" I asked how much the OLED Switch was and they said they had to go call someone who could check for me, half an hour later still nobody so I just left. How hard is it to just put a sticker on it or hell even sharpie the price on it. smh

[@leeparsons5951]

The problem with facebook market place, the sellers dont put the correct description and what they want for them, i had one where they have £3 per game and had ps4 games, i message and they wanted cex prices, not the stated £3

[@LarsGötz]

Our CEX in the Netherlands don't even take or sell retro games.. :( They sell and buy up to GameCube, Original xbox or PS2

[@Cookyouvillian]

You have M T games in Weston Super Mare and Insane games in Bridgwater. Plus CEXs in both of those locations. Birmingham you have. Entertainment world and vintage gamer. In the Black Country you have Old Skool Gaming! All great shops!

[@jay1177]

My local Smyths toy store have quite a few games. Some good offers too

[@dandometal9120]

Super Retro Video Games in sheffield has good amount of retro games.

[@wilfredwayne7139]

My local has like 50 and most are duplicates.

[@wilfredwayne7139]

I go there for ps3 games cash converters is best though everything 360/ps3 is 1 pound ive gotten gta the dlcs amazing Spiderman 1&2 lots of good deals.

[@agentancelotti2985]

Hope your going to do an update about CEX ripping people off soon my sister took 2 Nintendo Ds consoles in last week the guy said she was a trader as she had 2 off the same item and they would have to take an extra minimum ten percent off the trade in price 😮 because they classed her as a trader 😮

[@DannyFox1987]

I like that you differentiate between wales and England and dont delusionaly see it as "uk" as a country and ofcourse it's not and never will be.

[@Hexx_Iztenze]

A lot of charity shops seem to be selling games via Ebay. Made me wonder if they stored them somewhere tbh. My local high street is useless for video games. Cex and Argos is about it.

[@shortmotions]

I think it might be worth doing normal reselling, going around charity shops, etc and finding things to flip on ebay to continue with the series for now. Or even doing what I suggested a few videos back, selling things on vinted and using vinted credit to buy things to trade into cex. Also, i'd love to see a video of your day to day life. I remember you mentioning that you do reselling outside of the game collection, would you make a video about those resales?

[@mathewbarker9887]

Local game in my town has just announced closure next month. Charity shops are not stupid now, most have accounts on eBay and they must look on there to see how much things are worth before putting into their stores if they are not worth much. If any of the games/consoles are worth money they almost list them all on eBay for auctions now.

[@papabless4565]

Update on the GAME trade in situation: I spoke to a store manager regarding pre-owned games, and he stated that all the stock from the 'Sports Direct stores' would be directed to the remaining 'independent stores'. So if you're lucky enough to still have one of those nearby, pre-owned games will be around for a bit longer than anticipated

[@baddmint]

There is a PInk Planet on Gloucester Road in Bristol.

[@TheRealSlimsagey7]

@TVM Regarding independent Game shops, we have one right next to a CEX called M.T games Ltd in Weston-super-Mare, just outside of Bristol. Wouldn't be too far to travel for someone in south Wales. I have not been in it for a while but you can see pictures of the inside on Google, when I was younger and had more disposable income this was the place to be for games in the local area.

[@40somethingmanchild]

For Independent video game stores, if you are ever in The Black Country near Birmingham, then there is Vintage Gamer near Halesowen and Old Skool Gaming in Brierly Hill. They have Xbox 360 stuff, I'm sure.

[@Andyzoot]

Games and Collectables in Gloucester. But I've not been since before Covid. Also, you have to check in advance if they're actually going to be open as they like to randomly close for the day without much notice.

[@James050]

Also noticed recently at my local CeX (City store) there Wii section has been VERY slim pickings for a couple of weeks now. There is almost as many Wii U games in stock than Wii. Same with DS coming to think of it. Wonder what is going on…. Also Wii game trade-in’s have also gone up a little on the games that used to be 10p voucher are now 30p…

[@SimonJones265]

Loads of CEX stores in and around Birmingham. Birmingham Gaming Market is also April 6th if you fancied planning a trip. 2 Retro game stores not too far away that i use are Gamesmart & Entertainment World.

[@AlexGreat321]

The Coventry and Leicester ones are actually pretty good as well

[@LethalBrizzleGaming]

There's two stores here in Bristol called Gamescene, not been to one in ages but used to know the owner. One in Fishponds one in Kingswood. There's also a Retro shop in Brislington too, literally called Retro Bristol and I believe they have some games though mostly toys.

[@LethalBrizzleGaming]

Also, both Bedminster and Kingswood CEX in Bristol have a big Xbox 360 section! I haven't looked for the number but I'd guess it's over 300.

[@DannyFox1987]

I'm only interested in factory sealed game collecting so Ebay is my only option really.

[@danielrobertson4933]

Have wicked options in Leeds. Have an independent game store like 5 mins from me Console Portal and then I’m 10 mins from Leeds city centre that has a good few options. Also other independent stores locally. Spoilt for choice. Get ya sen to Leeds lad

[@RedundantSquash]

Trademein in Leeds town centre is everything CeX should be, the store is clean and bright, the staff are so friendly, they offer more in trade and sell for less than CeX and the knock money of if the item is missing the original artwork. Never heard of Console Portal, I will have to check it out!

[@danielrobertson4933]

@@RedundantSquash I’ll have to check out trademein wasn’t aware I’ll be having a look thanks. Console Portal in Hunslet Morrisons Arcade he got some pretty neat retro stuff

[@Marty7787]

Entertainment World in Birmingham are good for video games, they do all sorts in there as well, comics, figures, VHS tapes etc

[@richallenxbox1976]

Seeing as I actually got banned for life from CEX in Sheffield, and my account deleted, a fortnight ago, my only option now is selling old games/hardware on eBay and hope it doesn't go walkies in the post (which has actually happened the last 3 out of 4 times I sold on there)

[@declangaming24]

Why did you get banned?

[@Venison_0904]

Laughed way too hard at the absolute shade you threw Slazenger there 😂😂 That's Sports Direct's bread and butter that 😅😅

[@geekworlduk1]

Geek World UK opening in Hanley, Stoke On Trent Soon. Better prices than anywhere else

[@cameronholliday2819]

Realistically if you can’t find any video games or video game related items to flip to get the series back on track I would suggest flipping whatever you can ; you’ve spoke about it before and I think people would rather see more videos of you be able to pick games up because you’ve been able to sell some shoes rather than not having any videos at all !

[@darrenhitchen247]

I don't go in game usually cex

[@rolandrowland6992]

Gamescene has two in Bristol. I haven't been yet though

[@wildlifegamerstephen]

I live in Swindon cex is my local have you tried second hand stores like cash converters u get some in sometimes

[@TrapgazmYT]

I'd rather buy from ebay where they have been tested and work as Cex don't test games as much

[@michaelwhetter7229]

Have the removed the stickers when you buy it online because I got BAYONETA from them and it did not have them on the case

[@invalidblackout]

I am personally very lucky as I have an outlet for cheap games. aaand I won't spoil it by putting on KZbin.

[@workplaydiewpd5652]

Was down for the rugby Wales Vs Scotland popped into that Cardiff cex pretty good better than the near ones to me in north wales

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

Well when they're paying 10p per game who's gonna trade them in!

[@robbiegill666]

NBA 2k24 is 19 in games trades in for 25 credit in CeX

[@DemonBlueDays]

With GAME now dead for trade ins and pre owned, CEX do now take the crown. However there are some independent and small chains that may become our lifeline for classic retro and vintage gaming. Prices are always going to be up and down, however, I think the market will boom soon but it'll be like the old "Soft Centre" (now THERE'S a throwback for you) but Soft Centres method worked....

[@Bird-Birdy-Love]

Where i live it is even more abysmal. There is only one or two real shops. as for charity shops there are many but almost none of them have nothing left.

[@kaimomega4405]

my CEX have stopped taking them promotional copies and I had to go to 4 before the guy put it in the pc and did it that way, did not care, but that may be the reason your not finding them, and with the xbox 360 the prices on a lot have gone up, etc skate 2 is 10+, that was £2-3 a month ago and there is a good few that have done that. also bored games, cex take some in, mainly game like D&D or like them with lots of pieces, just keep a eye for them, some go for good money too, Dead of Winter i find for £2 and i sold it for £30 and then i seen it in cex for the same price you just got to no what to look for

[@alistairchafer188]

seems the same any place, i travel for work and pop into most towns but prices and/or quality dont justify a purchase, have given up on collecting for now and move to other hobbies, and the tax laws make it not worth it as only sell so can free up money for other items.

[@jamieburton3830]

Would the 360 shortage be related to the store closure this year? People might be buying games ready to sell at a later date.

[@michaelriley8966]

Have you been in the 2 'game scenes' in briz Kingswood & fishponds

[@jamief9798]

I'm not too far from Kings Lynn, the CEX is decent and there is even a retro game shop a few stores down!

[@GAMING-CELT]

Just stumbled across this channel recently really good content 👍😀 keep it up as I have subscribed lol

[@ilyask1ilyask167]

They dont tell you why also the prices they just rip you off

[@cjfox7674]

How do you check for how many games of each platform your store has

[@dk-227]

Pick the platform you want to check. Press the "Filter" button, select "Stores", and it will bring up the individual stock levels of each store.

[@dylang3367]

I love watching videos of people just walking around picking out games. I don’t get out at all 😂😂

[@lesthelegendofficial]

I traded in shenmue for the Dreamcast and they wouldn’t accept the manuals because the staples had rust on them, seemed so pointless so I took out the manuals and I will sell them on eBay

[@Neo_Player]

That's ridiculous of them. They've got rusty steelbooks all over the place.

[@koolandkrazy8217]

@@Neo_Player went to but a £15 xbox game with credit a few weeks back in my cex. The cover was mouldy as hell. staff member not bothered yet rehected 20 out of 26 items i had bought in for slight scratches on discs.

[@nicklong27]

I have a fair few 360 games I'm looking to unload, I live in Bristol. I have a couple of promotional copies as well, including Bully scholarship edition. Are you interested? Maybe we could do a deal?

[@seany32]

I’ve actually been building back my ps3 and ps4 collections as gaming this gen just isn’t as good

[@lukemansfield9908]

Had a look at ps2 in my local cex the other day and the stock was bad not alot to look at

[@matthewbraith0411]

I only have cash converters in the town I live in and the prices are shocking so I go to ebay and amazon instead :)

[@GraceAlder99]

Always makes me laugh when ppl say look at my free collection I've built 😂 It only takes about three days of hunting, finding, selling, trading to get a free £20 game. Spent that time in McDonald's or begging on the streets and you'll make alot more with your time than a "free" game!!

[@SimonJones265]

Lol why has spec ops shot up in price? Might have to trade mine in at those prices as i bought it for £6.

[@SimonJones265]

thanks@UnjustifiedRecs

[@ilyask1ilyask167]

And if you sell any game they dont give decent money just 4 or 2 pound sometimes shit money

[@freshdrew]

Dude, need to find some more quality Facebook finds, enjoy those videos

[@nbustravel]

I'm not that far from kings lynn maybe 2.30 hour by transport

[@secretblazevault]

TVM come to kings lynn you won’t be disappointed in the choice of computer games shops 👍😃

[@JimBob-vg2og]

Retro HQ in Swindon bro 👍 - great store. Has a bottom bit for PS and Sega etc then and all the first floor is Nintendo!

[@RetroMarkyRM]

May I ask why my comment was deleted?

[@grimoldgamer6377]

Contents abit cex heavy ATM

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

Xbox 360 games at cex will dwindle for sure. I checked loads on the app when I was in a charity shop yesterday. They were offering 1p on every game and I checked almost 30 games. Not worth the hassle now

[@Alfie-x1h]

😂 I've started collecting the promo xbox one games

[@ilyask1ilyask167]

Cex shop ok but terrible you want to buy they ask for id and a cex card so annoying

[@stuhaynes2545]

Get a car. Fb marketplace is 🔥

[@brentonwilliams5963]

Games and collectibles in Gloucester, we have a CEX too For the best retro though I travel to Vintage Gamer in Halesowen, amazing place!

[@RealShadowfiend180x]

Gloucester is just goth employees and BO smell 😂

[@chrisburns7979]

its not a free collection!

[@chuckgreene6665]

Your quite popular in my cex mate they were talking about your videos when I went in yesterday. about how you moan about them 24/7

[@ryanricardo]

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