December 18, 2025 -- Version 2.1

FEATURES ROLLED OUT SINCE LAST UPDATE ---------------------------------------
WARHAMMER
We now proudly stock Warhammer products in-store.


GAME BOY BATTERY SWAPS
$10 – Standard battery replacement
$15 – Battery replacement with save-file backup before the swap

NEW RELEASE TITLES
We’ve begun carrying select new-release games and consoles, alongside our used and retro selection.
-What we carry is largely based on expressed interest and what we think makes sense for the store.
-That said… scroll down because preorders are now a thing.


MEMBERSHIP BUFFS & EXPANSIONS ---------------------------------------------------
BOUNTY SYSTEM (Members only)
Check the ⁠Bounties Page for full details.

PREORDERS (Members Only)
Works just like putting a bounty out — but for new releases.
-We are a small store, so availability can vary, but if there’s something upcoming you want, let us know and we’ll see what we can do.


NEW BUFF --------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Warhammer sets are now eligible for 10% off for members.
-Members can also special-order sets, including online-only items.
(Special orders must be paid in full up front)

IN-STORE CHANGES & IMPROVEMENTS
LAYOUT UPDATE
New trade counter for faster trade-ins
Improved displays for loose games, especially DS and GBA

ANOTHER POKÉMON VENDING MACHINE
$10 – English booster packs
$3 – Singles (Currently promo cards valued around $1–$5)

MORE POKÉMON CARDS
We’ve been working our butts off to keep Pokémon stocked and packs-a-rippin’.
-We primarily stock Japanese cards, since that’s what we can obtain reliably and what most of you have been asking for — but more options are coming, so stay tuned.

“YARD SALE” TABLE
A rotating table full of flash deals:
Games, accessories…Sometimes even consoles

BACKGROUND BALANCE CHANGES --------------------------------------------------------

DISC RESURFACING
-Price nerfed: $5 → $2

Brand-new resurfacing machines
-No more mystery-age equipment
-Double the machines = faster turnaround than ever

NEW FEATURES ANNOUNCED TODAY

BUNDLE DEALS
Bundle pricing rolling out across the store
-Entire game series at a discount
-Movie + tie-in game bundles
-Some… out of pocket bundles too — hope you find something fun

DISCORD OVERHAUL
One of our employees built a custom Discord bot for our Bounty Board (already viewable in-store) is now viewable remotely on Discord
-Check out ⁠active-bounties to see the desktop verion
-Mobile-friendly viewing is available at ⁠active-bounties-mobile-view

Be aware because we've added a few new channels you might not see besides the bounty section!
⁠store-announcements-📢-so things aren't lost in general
⁠new-stuff -for new things outside of games

Be sure to check Channels & Roles so you can see everything you want

ONGOING FIXES & FUTURE UPDATES
Clothing section removed — Pending a full rework
Better figures – still in development
Tournaments & events – coming in a future update, shooting for February 2026

We’re rolling out a Patch for Play N Trade to enter version 2.0

August 9, 2025

New Features

• Movies Return! – Physical media buffs, rejoice.
• Backroom Testing Center – Faster trades & better product quality.
• Bagging and Tagging! - We are now bagging all of our games in resealable poly bags with condition stickers in the back. Pricing will be based more off condition than before (so it may vary more at times) BUT the customers will have a much more informed purchase.
• Store Credit Expansion – Can now be used on repairs AND Pokémon cards.
• New website - Playntradenc.com is our new website! Potential to see inventory online will roll out in the near future!
• New Phone Who dis? - New phone number AND the ability to text the store! We can text you when you repairs are done, your trade quotes are ready, etc!
  
  Balance Changes
  
• Membership Price increased from $10 → $25.
• All existing punch cards & memberships are still honored.

- Military, Veterans, and first responders will receive a membership FOR LIFE with valid ID as a thank you for your service.

• Still 10% extra on trades and 10% off on used games and accessories, however new perks are coming as well such as the bounty system... but they're not quite ready to be announced yet
• Retro Price Overhaul – Old-gen prices lowered and now based on PriceCharting instead of GameStop values.
• Apparel Clearance – All old clothing and apparel are now 50% off. We're looking into getting better quality items to bring in!
• Mini Pokémon & Stickers – Price nerfed from $2 → $0.25.
• Repair Turnaround Buff – Faster service without sacrificing quality. Still have a lot more to catch up on
• Return Policy change - Store was previously 2 days full money back on used, 30 days store credit. Now we are doing 7 days full money back on anything used, 14 days store credit. 30 days on used consoles or a free repair.
• NPC Billy promoted from Assistant Manager to Final Boss
• NPC Mike promoted from Shopkeeper to Assistant Manager
  
  Bug Fixes
  
• Fixed an issue where prices weren’t making sense (looking at you, $2 stickers).
• No longer stickering items like Gamestop, because everyone hates that.
• Better pictures for email, Discord, and all the other socials! So you can actually see what’s in store as soon as it hits our shelves!
  
  Ongoing fixes
  
• Store Rearrange – Ongoing. Expect shifting shelves and possible minor confusion as we finalize the new layout.
• Massive Product Influx – We’re still unboxing & tagging; some treasures remain hidden… for now.
• New Product Types – Rolling out gradually.
• Better Figures – Still in development.
• Tournaments & Events – Coming in a future update.
• “Wishlist” will be replaced by our new BOUNTY SYSTEM– Not yet implemented. See the website for more details
  

More to come, stay tuned!