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mike_intellivision on 05 July 2012

While GameStop is far from perfect, your anger at them in this case is misplaced.
They require the serial number for tracking purposes. Any store worth its salt is going to run a check on a gaming system before it resells into make sure it is not stolen property. That is standard operating procedure. And not doing that has gotten Gamestop in big trouble in the past.

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mysticwolf on 05 July 2012
d21lewis said:

Did I ever mention that I have six DS systems. I don't bring it up very often, I know. Anyway, there's a reason I have six DS systems. Now, you also know why.  I knew what your problem was before I even clicked on the thread.  It's probably going to be an issue with the 3DS, too.  Nintendo likes to print the serial number on a sticker that is easily removed or the print rubs off if you actually play with the device.  It sucks.

Yeah, I'm thinking they do it on purpose to prevent stores like Gamestop from supplying as much used hardware, therefore leaving them with the option of buying new.



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Solid-Stark on 05 July 2012

Just sell it on your own to someone. You'll be able to get double what Gamestop would give you.



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voty2000 on 05 July 2012

Things without serial numbers are usually stolen so stores won't take them even if you have a receipt and box and such. If a store does take stuff without serials numbers then stay away, they're probably crooks. It's just too much of a risk to buy things if the number has been rubbed off.

Selling on ebay is simple. Just sign up and do it.



fedfed on 06 July 2012

ebay!



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jlrx on 06 July 2012
kain_kusanagi said:
Just sell it on Amazon, Ebay, or Craigslist. But if you sell it on craiglist make sure to meet in a public place and only take cash. Oh and make sure you have some other people with you too.


For some reason, bringing people with you triggered this 



krafty89 on 06 July 2012
d21lewis said:

Did I ever mention that I have six DS systems. I don't bring it up very often, I know. Anyway, there's a reason I have six DS systems. Now, you also know why.  I knew what your problem was before I even clicked on the thread.  It's probably going to be an issue with the 3DS, too.  Nintendo likes to print the serial number on a sticker that is easily removed or the print rubs off if you actually play with the device.  It sucks.


I just checked and the Vita also has a sticker for the serial code, maybe its just handhelds... 



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d21lewis on 06 July 2012
krafty89 said:
d21lewis said:

Did I ever mention that I have six DS systems. I don't bring it up very often, I know. Anyway, there's a reason I have six DS systems. Now, you also know why.  I knew what your problem was before I even clicked on the thread.  It's probably going to be an issue with the 3DS, too.  Nintendo likes to print the serial number on a sticker that is easily removed or the print rubs off if you actually play with the device.  It sucks.


I just checked and the Vita also has a sticker for the serial code, maybe its just handhelds... 

*checks Vita*

Well, you're right.  In fact, I checked my PSP and that sticker is totally gone.  Not even faded--it doesn't even exist anymore!  For what it's worth, the Vita does seem to have a pretty high quality sticker on it. Easily of a higher quality than the 3DS!  :p



forest-spirit on 06 July 2012

Don't sell it to Gamestop! Just don't...
Sell it on Ebay.



mysticwolf on 06 July 2012

I guess I'll just sell it on ebay or something. I don't have a paypal account or anything. I just recently got my debit card...



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