Halo 3 First to Own via Pontiac giveaway

[BigDaveDogg]

I posted about it in another Halo thread and got a few PMs, so I figured I'd post up some pics. Both my brother and I won a copy from Pontiac's Halo 3 giveaway. It is my understanding they did this 4 nights, 250 people winning world wide each night. To win you had to complete a puzzle to "locate" a G6 GXP in the US (answer consisted of city and state) and then proceed to answer a multiple choice question about the specs of the G6 GXP. We won ours the last of the 4 nights (only night we played.) Apparently people were posting on forums it was taking them over a half hour to solve the puzzle, we were done in literally about a minute. Neither of us have a 360, nor do we play video games. We were told about it from another friend, (who also won) so we all played at the same time. It was pretty intense, lol. Anyway, my copy (#951 of 1000) is for sale, and I don't know if I should be expecting more than market value for it. Anyone know if I will be able to see more than the $60, or whatever it sells for? Here are the pics...sorry they're terrible, but they get the job done for this thread.

[Koenig]

Pontiac and Halo......2 buckets of fail.....

Incoming flames

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[FATMOUSE]

It is very unlikely, in my opinion, that anyone will pay >retail price on it.

[BlaRo]

Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

It is very unlikely, in my opinion, that anyone will pay >retail price on it.

I dunno, there's plenty of fanboys and nerdy, obsessive collectors out there.

[bartboy9891]

Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

It is very unlikely, in my opinion, that anyone will pay >retail price on it.

There will always be a buyer somewhere in the world, regardless of what you are selling.

Here's a Halo 3 listing on eBay that is asking for $200.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Halo-3-Xbox360-I...QQcmdZViewItem

[BigDaveDogg]

I may hang on to it and sell it down the road.

[Cobol74]

What have you to loose - stick it on ebay (reserve 50 USD) pronto.

[BigDaveDogg]

Originally Posted by Cobol74

What have you to loose - stick it on ebay (reserve 50 USD) pronto.

I don't have anything to lose...so at this point I might hang on to it for a while and see if it ever increases in value. I know I'll never play it, and never open it. If it doesn't increase in value, then oh well...it's not like I paid money for it in the first place.

[chaos386]

I doubt it'll increase in value. After the 25th, you'll be able to buy a copy of the game from just about anywhere.

[Goose+]

Sell it now!

[BigDaveDogg]

Originally Posted by chaos386

I doubt it'll increase in value. After the 25th, you'll be able to buy a copy of the game from just about anywhere.

I'm talking about way down the road...you know, when it's ancient.

[NAIDANAC A]

Ill buy it for cost...maybe I want the outer packaging

[BigDaveDogg]

Originally Posted by NAIDANAC A

Ill buy it for cost...maybe I want the outer packaging

I've had a couple offers for near $100

[cvrefugee]

I'll pass on Gaylo 3, thanks anyways

[jensked]

You would have to be an idiot to buy such a game only a week before it hits the stores....(enter Eric Cartman "but mom...").

A cool gift indeed!

[chaos386]

Originally Posted by BigDaveDogg

I'm talking about way down the road...you know, when it's ancient.

When it's ancient, no one will remember the fact that a select few were given away early (and does it come with anything other than a different box? At least the special editions have extras).

The only games that are worth a lot when they're old are ones that were really good games, but sold poorly, so you have rarity coupled with high demand (like Panzer Dragoon Zwei). Even if Halo 3 turns out to be an awesome game, they'll sell so many of them that it'll never be rare.

[BigDaveDogg]

Originally Posted by chaos386

When it's ancient, no one will remember the fact that a select few were given away early (and does it come with anything other than a different box? At least the special editions have extras).

The only games that are worth a lot when they're old are ones that were really good games, but sold poorly, so you have rarity coupled with high demand (like Panzer Dragoon Zwei). Even if Halo 3 turns out to be an awesome game, they'll sell so many of them that it'll never be rare.

The fact that it will be unopened and of "The First to Own" should do something for it. If not, I got it free, so oh well. The highest offer I've had so far is $100. What am I going to do with $100?

[bartboy9891]

Originally Posted by BigDaveDogg

The fact that it will be unopened and of "The First to Own" should do something for it. If not, I got it free, so oh well. The highest offer I've had so far is $100. What am I going to do with $100?

You can donate it? It's not like this is some sort of investment for your future; chances are you won't become a millionaire off of a special copy of Halo.

[BigDaveDogg]

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

You can donate it? It's not like this is some sort of investment for your future; chances are you won't become a millionaire off of a special copy of Halo.

Hahaha hardly my plans. I'd rather donate out of pocket, which I've done a bit lately for certain causes.

[NAIDANAC A]

Ah ya forget about it. Playing the game is good enough.