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Sign up for Goozex in April, get a free game, no strings attached photo

This is going to sound like an advertisement, but it's not -- videogame trading community Goozex kind of rocks. I've been a member for awhile, and I have to say that I've gotten way more out of my trades that I would from trading them in at a GameStop or EB Games. Granted, sometimes there are long queues for newly released titles and going to the post office isn't always the prettiest scene, but there's really nothing like the Goozex service for peer-to-peer game trading.

For those hesitant to sign up, April might be the time to take the plunge. Goozex is offering 100 free Goozex points to any member who joins this April. All you need to do it is register and activate your account to receive the free points, which essentially adds up to one game. Granted, not every game is 100 points, but you can pick up a copy of American Idol for the PlayStation 2. Hey, it's a good start. 

Head on over to Goozex and check it out ... free stuff rules.


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outrage's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:23
outrage
Goozex FTW! Been using it for a few months now, no problems. If you are quick with games, a purchase of a new release could be your last purchase.
Das Inchworm's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:23
Das Inchworm
the last time they did this and i signed up, everytime i tried to get something the value went to 150. I tried like 10 different games then I just gave up.
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:25
Jayeugene
Seems legit, thanks for the info Mr. Chester.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:28
Justice
Wow, I forgot about Butt Ugly Martians, that game was terrible and the show was even worse.
kalidanthepalidan's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:29
kalidanthepalidan
Goozex most definitely FTW. I've been using it for over a year now and I've enjoyed every minute of it. 100 points can get you a quality older title for the PS2, xbox, or pc.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:44
Jaren Face
Britney's Dance Beat? Insta-Sold.
Seriously though, this place sounds really intriguing. Totally will check it out as an alternative to instore trading/eBay.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 17:53
TrailerParkJesus
@Heretic sign up from a friend's computer! From everybody-you-know's computers!
Reeper's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:02
Reeper
Fuckin sick, I didn't know about this offer and while spring cleaning I've decided to empty myself from certain games I don't need. I signed up and I just got MGS3 for free. Fuck yeahhhhhhhhh
TehBuLL's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:14
TehBuLL
ya, i love goozex, been trading on there for a long time now, not sure if people know enough about it yet. but it's great for the games you buy and u know u arent going to play again, or anytime u decide to clean house and get rid of games collecting dust. also the ability to get the really old games that you wish you would have hung on to is just a great thing.

ps....goozex will ignore you if u have problems...just my experience, like somehow i have -points...which they dont seem to care to answer me too.
teknohed's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:22
teknohed
I use goozex. totally great. I've saved a lot of money received some fantastic games (including rare stuff for PS2 and DS) for some old crap that I couldn't pay GameStop to take of my hands.

HIGHLY recommended!
copulatingduck's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:36
copulatingduck
Damn, if I had known about this, I wouldn't have just shelled out $10 for BK Big Bumpin'! Speaking of whic, anyone want in on some hawt King action? How about 3vbo?
Def JM's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:44
Def JM
Crimson Tears FTW! 100 points I'm in.
ElfShotTheFood's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:47
ElfShotTheFood
It's a cool site. Gotten some great games and moved some I feared I'd be taking to my grave. ;)
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:57
RAB
So i check out this site a while ago, but i wasnt too sure about it.
Do you actually mail the games to the people who want to trade them with you?
Or do you mail them to Goozex itself?


also, SWEET: Monkeybone just came on comedy central
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 18:57
Spartacus
Awesome! Metal Gear Solid 3 for me! Totally makes up for that scratched copy I got (used) from Gamestop.
Jonathan Kerr's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 19:02
Jonathan Kerr
Sweet! I'm not sure whether I want American McGee's Alice or Metal Arms more.
Nessie's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 19:22
Nessie
oh wow, never seen this; definitely gonna sign up!

@RAB lol we were watching that at dinner!
ElfShotTheFood's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 19:23
ElfShotTheFood
"Do you actually mail the games to the people who want to trade them with you?
Or do you mail them to Goozex itself? "

You mail the game directly to the person who wants it.

You don't actually trade games for games on the site: you trade games for points, and then you can use your points to acquire games on your wanted list.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 19:36
RAB
@ Nessie
yeah this is definately the edited/shortened/scrimpy version

brendan frazer is rad tho
barndawgie's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 19:40
barndawgie
Damnit! I opened an account on 3/30!
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:02
Necros
More people should be taking advantage of Goozex. I'd lament not getting 100 points of my own if I hadn't gotten some free points in the past.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:16
RAB
anybody got an invitation code that you want me to use?
im about to sign up

not sure what it does, but it couldn't hurt
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:18
Orionsaint
I love Goozex! I've been a member for a while now. I've gotten some good games. Right now I have 500 points. I'm trying to get Skate for 360 and recently it became available to me and I didn't have enough Goozex points, grrr! Aw well. I'll just keep trading till I have enought points.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:21
necrozen
Goozex rocks! I've been on there for a couple months now and I've already gotten like 10 old games I wish I hadn't sold. The community is great, the games have all been in good condition, and I've gotten rid of a bunch of games that didn't appeal to me.

For those wondering, this place is totally legit. It seems a little sketchy with the point system and all that, but once you get the gist, it's the only thing that makes sense. I never fear buying a new game now because I know if it sucks I can unload it on goozex and get $45 back (in trade) instead of maybe $10 at Gamestop. I am so happy I never have to go into another freakin gamestop again!
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:29
Orionsaint
Who needs an invitation? gimmie your email. I'll send one. we each get 100 points
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:38
RAB
@ orion
PAGE REQUESR ERROR!
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 20:43
RAB
REQUEST*
frankieman70's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 21:15
frankieman70
http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/join.asp?idr=543146130455
thanks now you get points and I get points, sweet thanks.
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 21:38
LarkOhiya
I sorta want to do this i guess.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 21:53
NihonTiger90
Time to go make a Goozex account...
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 23:01
vexed alex
Wow...I can't believe I've never used this website before. It's fucking amazing.

Thank you, Mr Chester.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 23:04
Mxyzptlk
I love the idea, but I'm a horder... I never trade in my games.
tkyy's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 23:45
tkyy
Leave Britney's Dance Beat alone. They're all mine!
MPHtails's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2008 23:51
MPHtails
Goozex is a great place. I've traded quite a few games both ways. Only bad thing is they don't take Pre-PSX games.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 00:02
RAB
this shit is trippy.

it seems like its so easy to get scammed
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 00:24
HarassmentPanda
I've been a member forever and it saddens me how much better the sign up deals get over time.

@Nick

Have you met the Goozex guys? The live not too far south of you in MD. They used to come by the DC Cheap Ass Gamer meet ups and bring all kinds of goodies. Some one should invite them to the Baltimore NARP.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 00:47
thisissami
does anybody want an invitation? another free 100 points for both of us!!! :D

also, we pay the shipping on the items, right?
Im OK's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 00:56
Im OK
If I ever got rid of old games at all, this would have totally appealed to me, but since I don't, oh well.
zombiekiller13's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 07:28
zombiekiller13
Hmmm...I signed up to see if I can get a copy of the GC Godzilla. Not sure if I'll use the site in the future, though. Trying to hang on to my games now, after going on a game-selling binge a little while back (that I regretted).
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 08:49
Holyetheline
I suddenly have the urge to make multiple accounts... I won't, I'll only make one, but I just got that urge... =(
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/03/2008 18:39
RAB
got me a copy of GUILTY GEAR on the way


sick
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2008 23:10
necrozen
For the horders out there, you can also use cash to buy the games, that's what I do, because they prices are still cheaper than Gamestop, and they have some really hard to find games.
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