What do used game stores do with scrated defective cds

[DJboutit2]

What do used video game stores do with scrated defective cds just wondering. If you you could get of some of these cds you could get them fixed cheap so what do they do with these cds. If I could get these cds I will get them fixed keep the ones I wanted and sell the rest.

[klausien]

They are sent to the parent company, resurfaced and resold.

[Retsudo]

They sell them as is. Thats what the EB does around here. :hmm:

[qbertandernie]

two words: warehouse hockey!

[BigGeorgeJohnson]

This is somewhat off topic, but I was wondering if there is any truth to the rumors that cd-rom data detoriates over time.

[Arcturius]

This is somewhat off topic, but I was wondering if there is any truth to the rumors that cd-rom data detoriates over time.

CD Rot does happen I got a superb example of that with my copy of Croc on the Saturn the game loads and runs fine just it's missing half the sprite graphics. It's very amusing really XD

[racecar]

They sell them as is. Thats what the EB does around here. :hmm:
they do that here too.. i think they resurface(some of ) them in the back storage room with a crappy disc doctor(it leaves swirlly rings on the disc) :roll:

[unbroken]

from what i was told at my work, they basically send it back to the manufactorer , the manufactorer gives back the money that my store payed for, they recycle the cd by melting it down and spit a new one back out, which eventually ends up at another store.


*edit - i just realized you said used game stores, sorry.

[Ed Oscuro]

CD Rot does happen I got a superb example of that with my copy of Croc on the Saturn the game loads and runs fine just it's missing half the sprite graphics. It's very amusing really XD
Bah. Just affects the sprite graphics huh...why wouldn't bit rot affect the program as well? :/

You sure it's not just scratched or you've got a defective Saturn?

[davidleeroth]

This is somewhat off topic, but I was wondering if there is any truth to the rumors that cd-rom data detoriates over time.

CD Rot does happen I got a superb example of that with my copy of Croc on the Saturn the game loads and runs fine just it's missing half the sprite graphics. It's very amusing really XD

I think they had a defective print run with this one. I remember people bringing it back to the store when it was released. We tested it and yeah, sprites were missing. I think we had two or three defectives in our 10-20 batch.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I doubt any EB's have resurfacing machines, but that would be the smartest thing to do. Small record stores often have machines that do this for cheap, I have gotten over 10 disks resurfaced in the past few months.

[Lost Monkey]

This is somewhat off topic, but I was wondering if there is any truth to the rumors that cd-rom data detoriates over time.

CD Rot does happen I got a superb example of that with my copy of Croc on the Saturn the game loads and runs fine just it's missing half the sprite graphics. It's very amusing really XD

I think they had a defective print run with this one. I remember people bringing it back to the store when it was released. We tested it and yeah, sprites were missing. I think we had two or three defectives in our 10-20 batch.

I will second that about Croc... I thought my Saturn was messed up, but it was only Croc. I bought another and it was fine.

Around here, the games at EB are dealt with one of two ways: 1. They are just stuck in a jewel case as they receive them and put on the shelf.. (I asked to see the condition of a used DC game I wanted and found the bottom side of the GD covered in dried Coke or pancake syrup).. or 2. The are ground up in a Disc Doctor until the bottom looks like a stucco ceiling...

Before I knew how bad some of their games look, I was lucky enough to have bought a MINT copy of MSR for DC without checking it out first... 8-)

[izret101]

I know the local shop i go to has a resurfacing machine.
If you buy the game from them it is already resurfaced if there was a major scratch. If it is surface damage(hairlines and the such) they don't bother with it as it would just waste money and those don't affect the game.
If you buy a cd there and for some ungodly reason it doesn't work properly or has not been resurfaced they will resurface that one or give you a better condition one.

[sirgeoph]

I know the local shop i go to has a resurfacing machine.
If you buy the game from them it is already resurfaced if there was a major scratch. If it is surface damage(hairlines and the such) they don't bother with it as it would just waste money and those don't affect the game.
If you buy a cd there and for some ungodly reason it doesn't work properly or has not been resurfaced they will resurface that one or give you a better condition one.

thats exactly what we do... we use these expensive ass machines: http://www.cdrepairman.com/machines-multi.php (the bottom one)

[Half Japanese]

I doubt any EB's have resurfacing machines, but that would be the smartest thing to do. Small record stores often have machines that do this for cheap, I have gotten over 10 disks resurfaced in the past few months.

I know one of my local EBs used to have one for a fact. For a short while they even advertised the fact that for a fee they'd resurface discs for you. I haven't heard or seen anything about it in a long time, but I remember that sign a long time ago.

Also, my local independent record shop just discounts scratched cd's they take in. Good shape CDs get a white tag, medium scratches get a yellow tag (and a lower price). Works for me, the yellow tags still work fine, and a short while ago I got the Drive By Truckers double-disc set "Southern Rock Opera" for just $6. :rocker:

[Promophile]

So techinically these things are just glorified Disc doctors, right?

[izret101]

I know the local shop i go to has a resurfacing machine.
If you buy the game from them it is already resurfaced if there was a major scratch. If it is surface damage(hairlines and the such) they don't bother with it as it would just waste money and those don't affect the game.
If you buy a cd there and for some ungodly reason it doesn't work properly or has not been resurfaced they will resurface that one or give you a better condition one.

thats exactly what we do... we use these expensive ass machines: http://www.cdrepairman.com/machines-multi.php (the bottom one)

The one in the middle looks likt the one my shop uses.
They charge 3ish bucks to resurface a CD so they have already payed it off.

[izret101]

So techinically these things are just glorified Disc doctors, right?

I have never used a disc doctor but i think it is a good probability. I would assume it is more efficient and cheaper in the long run.

[sirgeoph]

they take the discs through 3 stages... they sand down the surface layer, then it buffs it a bit to get any dust off, then it polishes it... they look brand new, as long as there werent any huge scratches

[Lovely Assistant]

My brother works at BlockBuster, and when someone trades in a game and it doesn't work, they usually toss them, though, my brother is a smart guy, he brings them home to me. That's how I got a free copy of San Andreas.

[dave2236]

I use the same resurfacer from cdrepairman.com at my store.

You need a little talent and skill at resurfacing, but over time you can do a disk that no one can tell was resurfaced.

It's all in the buffing.

Its about 99% effective, some games just can't be saved.

we charge $2 a disk at my store.