Question Regarding Changes to the TBT Marketplace Forum

[Zandy]

Hi there ^^.

So in this recently stickied thread it says that items representative of real-world money (including DLC codes) can no longer be traded/exchanged for TBT and/or collectibles.

Does this only apply to the TBT marketplace when it comes to DLC codes or does it not apply to threads created in the Club Nintendo subforum? Also, are direct trades (DLC codes for DLC codes) omitting exchanges of TBT and collectibles allowed and if so, where o;?

Thanks in advance for clarification ^^.

 

[WonderK]

This is a new rule that just got made today. I don't think it matters what forum the thread is posted in. It is now against the rules. As for direct trades, I see no reason why they wouldn't be. It's more of a "at your own risk" type of deal at that point. Private message is where that should go down if it takes place on the site.

 

[Lio Fotia]

I have to agree with WonderK it's still a bit in a fog however any transaction that has monetary value Should not be sold for BTB. This is placing a monetary value on btb that Jeremy never intended.

 

[piichinu]

so like if we got codes from club nintendo for free does that count? in emails ive gotten demo codes, mewtwo codes, etc

 

[WonderK]

so like if we got codes from club nintendo for free does that count? in emails ive gotten demo codes, mewtwo codes, etc

You're no longer allowed to sell those codes for TBT.

 

[Justin]

Regarding the Club Nintendo board: Since Club Nintendo will be closing in just over a week, we will allow an exception to the rule temporarily for any download codes which are available on Club Nintendo at this time until Club Nintendo closes after June 30th.

Regarding free codes like demos and free DLC: These are the few types of codes that we have intentions to have exceptions for when they arise. This would include content like the Smash and Pokemon demo codes, or the Mewtwo DLC when it was available exclusively for free through Club Nintendo for the first two weeks.

 

[Zigzag991]

So, will that also include free code promotions such as "buy Mario Vs. DK get a code for the other system for free" and the bundled system codes or is it going to be restricted to certain types of games?


Better question:


If there's a promotion that allows a code to be obtained free of charge, will it be allowed to be sold for TBT?

 

[Jeremy]

So, will that also include free code promotions such as "buy Mario Vs. DK get a code for the other system for free" and the bundled system codes or is it going to be restricted to certain types of games?


Better question:


If there's a promotion that allows a code to be obtained free of charge, will it be allowed to be sold for TBT?

Those might be what would be on the exceptions list when they come up (like the Mewtwo DLC when it was free).

 

[Danielkang2]

Regarding the Club Nintendo board: Since Club Nintendo will be closing in just over a week, we will allow an exception to the rule temporarily for any download codes which are available on Club Nintendo at this time until Club Nintendo closes after June 30th.

Regarding free codes like demos and free DLC: These are the few types of codes that we have intentions to have exceptions for when they arise. This would include content like the Smash and Pokemon demo codes, or the Mewtwo DLC when it was available exclusively for free through Club Nintendo for the first two weeks.

How can you tell the difference from free dlc and purchased dlc. The same for club nintendo. How can you tell the difference between bought download codes and free?

 

[Lio Fotia]

How can you tell the difference from free dlc and purchased dlc. The same for club nintendo. How can you tell the difference between bought download codes and free?

http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Downloadable_content

 

[Danielkang2]

http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Downloadable_content

For example smash dlc. You can't tell the difference if they bought it for real money or it was the free one that was given. For clubnintendo, you can't tell if the code was bought from nintendo.com or clubnintendo.

 

[Lio Fotia]

For example smash dlc. You can't tell the difference if they bought it for real money or it was the free one that was given. For clubnintendo, you can't tell if the code was bought from nintendo.com or clubnintendo.

This is actually a good question. Like full game code options were given to members, and people sold them-- however in about a week Club Nintendo will be gone and no longer available so this is almost a moot point. But, hypothetically, it's sticking around, right? I would say you can't tell, beyond the fact that there is a list of games available at any given time, and if someone wanted to sell a game they bought, they would have to buy the code of a game offered by club nintendo at the time. This, to me, seems pointless, because usually the games offered are on the cheap side, usually game ports from the 80's or early 90's or indie games.

The fact is, you can't tell, but because Club Nintendo is closing it doesn't really matter? I'm pretty sure it's closing because Nintendo is losing money offering free games.

 

[Alice]

This is actually a good question. Like full game code options were given to members, and people sold them-- however in about a week Club Nintendo will be gone and no longer available so this is almost a moot point. But, hypothetically, it's sticking around, right? I would say you can't tell, beyond the fact that there is a list of games available at any given time, and if someone wanted to sell a game they bought, they would have to buy the code of a game offered by club nintendo at the time. This, to me, seems pointless, because usually the games offered are on the cheap side, usually game ports from the 80's or early 90's or indie games.

The fact is, you can't tell, but because Club Nintendo is closing it doesn't really matter? I'm pretty sure it's closing because Nintendo is losing money offering free games.

I think it was more the free physical merchandise rather than the digital games. It wasn't making enough of a sales impact; sales vs. actual code registration probably had something to do with it. The free games were usually old as dirt or otherwise poor selling first party titles. The gold and plat games were usually a lot better tho.

 

[Lio Fotia]

I think it was more the free physical merchandise rather than the digital games. It wasn't making enough of a sales impact; sales vs. actual code registration probably had something to do with it. The free games were usually old as dirt or otherwise poor selling first party titles. The gold and plat games were usually a lot better tho.

This is true, but there are fools like me who love the retro. I have all my favourite NES and SNES games on my 3DS now, thank you club nintendo.

but yeah they lost so much dosh with club nintendo.

 

[Justin]

For example smash dlc. You can't tell the difference if they bought it for real money or it was the free one that was given. For clubnintendo, you can't tell if the code was bought from nintendo.com or clubnintendo.

You're correct, which is why this is not a long term policy and wasn't mentioned outside of this thread. It's temporary for one week until it shuts down. When Nintendo's new loyalty program is launched later this year, we'll evaluate then. I have my own pet theories as to their new program which if true, then this won't be an issue anyway.

As to Smash DLC, this is why it was specified that it would have been excluded when it was free from Club Nintendo. It wouldn't be now, and isn't.

EDIT: Also, see Callway's post. She's fairly spot on in regards to this.

 

[Alice]

This is true, but there are fools like me who love the retro. I have all my favourite NES and SNES games on my 3DS now, thank you club nintendo.

but yeah they lost so much dosh with club nintendo.

I wouldn't call you a fool. I mean I still adore the games I grew up with. I guess we're just getting old ourselves.

 

[Lio Fotia]

I wouldn't call you a fool. I mean I still adore the games I grew up with. I guess we're just getting old ourselves.

It happens. Besides, my daughter loves Mario Bros. 3. I have it on my 3DS and she cried until I bought it for her. lol. Old school games are still good games.