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Don't think ODST is worth $60? Don't want to pay twice for something? Then this guide is for you.

=====The Problem~

I was outraged when I heard ODST was priced at $60. I didn't know what to do! I didn't want to waste money on something twice but I still wanted the game!

I tried arguing on these forums, but I quickly learned many posters didn't mind paying for something twice. I had to think of something, and fast! After some thinking I finally had a superb idea!

=====The Plan~

ODST will feature Halo3's multiplayer. Well, what does that mean? It means that I won't need my Halo 3 disc anymore! So I thought, maybe if I sell it, I can make some money and buy ODST. I headed down to my local Gamestop to trade in Halo 3. But those bastards would only give me 6 bucks for it! 6 dollars? That's 1/10 of ODST! It wouldn't make a difference.

So I started snooping around to see what would be the best way to get the most profit out of selling my used Halo 3. I found a site called Goozex. This site uses a Supply and Demand type of selling mechanism. If a game has alot of requests, it's going to cost more. But if it has alot of offers, it's going to cost less. Halo 3 is perfect for this kind of system! As you can see, (The offers/requests that count are the ones that are "Restricted" and "Active") Halo 3 has a great request/offer ratio, coming in at 142 to 84. Since Halo 3 is a game that once you buy it you want to keep it for ever, the offers are quite low compared to the requests.

So what does this mean? It means that if you were to trade this game on Goozex, you are able to get 20 bucks! Wow thats 1/3 of ODST. However, you may only use the money you gain on Goozex. This sucks because it means that since its a Member2Member trading service, you have to wait until someone wants to trade ODST. This usually happens in about 2-4 weeks after the release date. ODST on goozex would be about 45-50 bucks. Of course, I made this sweet deal EVEN SWEETER! To know how, read the next section, though remember you might not be under the same conditions as me.

=====How I WIN!!!~

I have the Legendary Edition of Halo 3. The legendary edition on Goozex sells for 60 bucks. I know, I know, its HALF of what I paid for. But since I'm a genius salesman, I got away with 140 bucks! How you ask? Simple.

On goozex you can choose to offer three versions of a game(Outlined in black). Instead of offering it as a Full Package, I offered it as Disc+Manual. Which means that I won't be giving out the full package (I.E My Precious helmet). All I sold was Halo 3 and extras, for the price of legendary edition! ($60 bucks). I then headed to ebay and sold my Helmet for 29.99 bucks.

Then I bought Halo 3 legendary edition AGAIN for 10. bucks! And then I sold it AGAIN on goozex (without the Helmet. I wants mah helmet :P). That's 140 bucks off my Halo 3 legendary AND I kept my helmet. And all this was possible thanks to the addition of Halo 3's multiplayer in ODST. Thanks so much bungie, I couldn't have done this without you.

And to top it off, I heard that UK was paying 49.99 dollars for ODST. That means that If I accept trades from UK people in Goozex, I'll end up getting it for 39.99!

[Edited on 07.04.2009 10:41 AM PDT]

  • 07.04.2009 10:09 AM PDT
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thats actually really smart.. good job

  • 07.04.2009 10:15 AM PDT

Spartan's are awesome!

1. your stupid
2. it has 2 discs
3. the uk has a different currency than us
4. it has every single map pack plus the new mythics and the originals
so with these words your thread is completely idiotic

  • 07.04.2009 10:16 AM PDT

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You don't have to sell it at Gamestop. Just sell it on Amazon.com. I think they charge you (like eBay) to use their Marketplace, so just price Halo 3 above $60 (also to cover shipping).

  • 07.04.2009 10:16 AM PDT

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Posted by: GOLD ELITE 245
1. your stupid
2. it has 2 discs
3. the uk has a different currency than us
4. it has every single map pack plus the new mythics and the originals
so with these words your thread is completely idiotic



STFU and GTFO

  • 07.04.2009 10:16 AM PDT

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That's pretty smart lol.

  • 07.04.2009 10:20 AM PDT
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Posted by: GOLD ELITE 245
1. your stupid
2. it has 2 discs
3. the uk has a different currency than us
4. it has every single map pack plus the new mythics and the originals
so with these words your thread is completely idiotic

1. No
2. I am aware of that...?
3. I know that. Last time I heard it was 29.99 pounds which is 50 bucks isn't it?
4. I know this! That's why my plan worked. Becuase I sold my stuff and I won't miss out on Halo 3's gameplay (online) since ODST comes with it already!

  • 07.04.2009 10:21 AM PDT

Spartan's are awesome!

ya i guess but still u wont have campaign

  • 07.04.2009 10:22 AM PDT
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Posted by: reptiles rule
That's not really a guide to not get ripped off, it's a guide to make a couple of quick bucks.

Well, I posted it so people that don't like the $60 dollars price tag can do something about it..

  • 07.04.2009 10:26 AM PDT

Spartan's are awesome!

Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: reptiles rule
That's not really a guide to not get ripped off, it's a guide to make a couple of quick bucks.

Well, I posted it so people that don't like the $60 dollars price tag can do something about it..
i still think its to much work

  • 07.04.2009 10:27 AM PDT
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Posted by: GOLD ELITE 245
Posted by: The_omen
Posted by: reptiles rule
That's not really a guide to not get ripped off, it's a guide to make a couple of quick bucks.

Well, I posted it so people that don't like the $60 dollars price tag can do something about it..
i still think its to much work

Yea it was, it took me about 1 month an a week to get it all together. I got my money yesterday (for the second Halo 3 LE I sold).

Oh well, that's an idea for you fellas

  • 07.04.2009 10:30 AM PDT
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or you could just mod your xbox

its hard to have sympathy when theyre pulling stuns like this

maybe when pirating starts to hit a critical mass theyl stop with the BS

  • 07.04.2009 10:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: Fuhjem092
Posted by: GOLD ELITE 245
1. your stupid
2. it has 2 discs
3. the uk has a different currency than us
4. it has every single map pack plus the new mythics and the originals
so with these words your thread is completely idiotic



STFU and GTFO

Actually he is telling the truth, ODST has MORE CONTENT IN IT than Halo 3, and in all respects should be MORE EXPENSIVE.

  • 07.04.2009 10:34 AM PDT

Reach: 2010

Why does a man climb a mountain? Because it is there..

Posted by: JETST0RM
"Wow! It's like the money-shot is on MY face!"

You won't be able to play the Halo 3 Campaign anymore though.

That might not be a problem for you, but this makes it not a feasible option for us trying to get Mythic Difficulty.

  • 07.04.2009 10:35 AM PDT

Spartan's are awesome!

Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Actually he is telling the truth, ODST has MORE CONTENT IN IT than Halo 3, and in all respects should be MORE EXPENSIVE.
thank you someone who is on my side

  • 07.04.2009 10:36 AM PDT
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Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Posted by: Fuhjem092
Posted by: GOLD ELITE 245
1. your stupid
2. it has 2 discs
3. the uk has a different currency than us
4. it has every single map pack plus the new mythics and the originals
so with these words your thread is completely idiotic



STFU and GTFO

Actually he is telling the truth, ODST has MORE CONTENT IN IT than Halo 3, and in all respects should be MORE EXPENSIVE.



lol repackaging and old game with some new stuff doesnt mean it has more content

the new stuff is all that matters

and theres not much new stuff

  • 07.04.2009 10:38 AM PDT
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Nice job. I hate MS price gouging, from making ODST cost 60, to making you dl the maps for different accounts.

  • 07.04.2009 10:40 AM PDT
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To children ardent for ſome deſperate glory,
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum eſt
Pro patria mori.

Sorry, this sounds like one big advert for "goozex".

  • 07.04.2009 10:44 AM PDT