Would it be safe to purchase games on ebay?

[Ninti the Mad]

I dunno. I dont really feel like paying 60 bucks for a game.

I see people put up listings on ebay selling a game for almost half after beating it. I think it makes sense to recycle in a way and save some cash. Used bins at corporate chain stores always charge alot for used games.

Like 5 bucks off new price.

[El Fangel]

Ask for a pic of the disc surface if possible. That way you can see damage.

[Vietnamese Crippler]

I've bought about 6 or 7 games off ebay in the past year and every single one has been perfect. Much better than going to EB Games or anywhere else.

Just buy games from people with good reputation, like you would with anything else, and you'll be fine.

[D Mac]

Yeah I bought many games and dvd's on ebay from high rep people and have had no problems.

[Extreme Angle]

No problems here, back when PS2's were the major thing I used to buy all my games off it...
Only problem I ever had was that I had a faulty version of final fantasy XI for 360, they told me to ring the help line and stuff and basically told me to fuck off, the fault was that it would always say their was maintainence

[G]

it's fine

[Kane Knight]

I buy games off eBay. Most people will disclose any serious damage to the disc.

[Theo Dious]

I've bought a few games from Ebay, it's usually gone ok. Except this one guy who sold me SD vs Raw 2006, and shipped me the previous year's version. When I pointed that out he sent me a copy of the 2006 version. It didn't work. Bastard.

[Funky Fly]

Pretty much what's already been said. Definitely pay attention to the seller's rep, tho.

[RoXer]

Costco is about the same as well.