Buying a used 40gb ps3

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#1 Ryder123
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Theres this used ps3 I want to get at EB games, it cost $324.99 and I think its a good deal, but if anything happens to it will Sony still cover it? Or do I need to be the original purchaser? And one more question, is this even something I need to worry about?
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#2 psyum
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ps3 is a tough console but still u can get a faulty one, is unlikely though, but if i were you i would buy it :D, btw what is it? 60,40,20,80 gig?
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#3 Ryder123
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Its 40gb, and the guy at EB said he will let me test it and everything, and I can bring it back in 7 days if it doesnt work.
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#4 psyum
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40 gig, isnt that worth like 390 dlrs new? in that case i`d buy it new instead :)
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#5 I_OU_aBeatn
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Buying a PS3 is a fairly safe bet. I'm fairly certain Sony wouldn't cover it if something happened, but PS3s are built so well that I don't think you'd have to worry about it for several years.
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#6 Ryder123
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40 gig, isnt that worth like 390 dlrs new? in that case i`d buy it new instead :)psyum
The new one is 400 plus tax and everything is 450, while this used one is about 370, I will be saving like $100. I guess I don't have anything to worry about, I never worried about these things until I saw the Xbox360 =O
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#7 potterpipi
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If I were you, I'd buy a new one for $400. But, if you don't have the money, buy the used one, you get to try it so... your choice.
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#8 psyum
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lol, anyways again if i were you which i`m not, :P i`d buy it new, that way u are all covered about the warranty and all that but chances are it wont break if u buy it used
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#9 Ryder123
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But I think the guy at EB said the manufacturer warranty is still in effect, because the 40gigs came out in Oct 2007, and it hasnt been a year yet, so my question is if the manufactuer warranty is still in effect, will Sony ask for the original purchaser reciept or what? Or can I tell them Im the original purchaser? I can just show them my reciept for the used one can't I?
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#10 potterpipi
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I... guess you can... it's yours now after all...
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#11 Ryder123
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So that would mean I am covered until at least this October, depending on when the original purchaser actually bought the console (who knows he might have bought it a month ago)... Anyway I don't usually worry about these things Im just a little paranoid I guess.

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#12 robobie
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If it were a 360 you were getting I would say no, but a ps3, go for it.
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#13 ericpol
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Maybe you should buy it from the guy gamestop wants to give $200 trade-in for 40gb ps3 the 2 of you could work something out. Check out post on this forum.
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#14 MassiveKaos
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buy it new for the warranty or the disc read error could crap you up.

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#15 1ASDFGHJKL
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hi i own a ps3 and well i dont like it that well its fun and stuf but now im trying to sell it i have had it sence febuary i have 3 games for it and only played it at max for 10 hours if you are intrestead send me a reply.
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#16 Cee73
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im tryin to grab uh ps3, how much?
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#17 kozzy1234
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Honestly i would never buy a used console, but thats just me (besides order ones that are cartridges)
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#18 kozzy1234
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hi i own a ps3 and well i dont like it that well its fun and stuf but now im trying to sell it i have had it sence febuary i have 3 games for it and only played it at max for 10 hours if you are intrestead send me a reply.1ASDFGHJKL

People sure are picking bad times to sell there systems imo! (both ps3 and 360) WIth Metal Gear Solid coming out for ps3 really soon and NG2 coming out on the 360 soon, im surprised people are not giving those games a try first

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#19 Cee73
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whats that mean? "besides order ones that are cartridges"????
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#20 hofuldig
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I bought a Uses 40 Gig PS3 rom Gamestop (EB Games) and its ben on for 3 weeks straight Folding and playing games. its a really reliable machiene
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#21 CiroVono
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Ryder123 hey were like what town are getting your used ps3 i went to my local gamestop and ebgames and i just fell short of a used ps3 40gb they are 350.00 pluss tax at my local store so i just wanted to know were you saw a ps3 40gb used for only 324.99 o? and wat town in NJ
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#22 MURDA_B
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OOOWWW YOU SHOULD TRY IT OUT FIRST THEN IF THAT DON'T GO GOOD BUY A NEW PS3
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#23 horohoro357
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I know i'm the newbie around here but dont they refurbish and repair any console you will trade-in at gamestop? I'm trading in my RROD-afied Xbox 360 with Cod WaW, CoD 4, 20GB Hard Drive, Forza 2 Collectors Edition, 2 Wireless Controllers, 1 Wired Controller, Ethernet Cable, Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero 2, Need For Speed Undercover, Gameboy SD, Gamecube, 1 Gamecube Controller, and My 10% Edge Card. How much do you think i will score?

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#24 3rdbass
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I would hold off as with all the rumours of a price reduction. I would give it until at least the TGS next month aroun Sept. 20th. There is also a big announcement on the 18th this month. So between the two dates you could get a bigger hd for less possibly or around the same price and it would be brand new. So wait the month and a half before doing anything. You can always buy a 40gb used anytime.