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Life & fun · November 1, 2013

Free video game trading, a year after I launched it

Earn Points and use them on real items — bid in auctions or buy instantly, shipping always included. 100 Points = $1.00 site value. U.S. only.

Free video game trading, a year after I launched it launched on November 1, 2013 with 39 votes, #93 of 701 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

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This U.S.-based platform lets members earn points daily and use them to bid on or instantly purchase items including video games, toys, collectibles, and children's clothing, with shipping included in all prices. Members receive free points upon joining and can bid starting at 100 points ($1 value). All transactions include buyer protection: customers receive their items as described or get their points back. Prices automatically decrease until someone completes a purchase.

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Earn Points every day, then trade them for real items — bid in auctions or buy instantly. Every price includes shipping, so the Points you see are all you pay. Get your item as described, or your Points back · U.S. members only The next bid on each of these is 100 Points or less — the free Points you get for joining are enough to win right now. These prices fall automatically until someone takes the deal. Fresh items — new kids' clothes, toys, collectibles and more. Real orders from real members — and every one protected: get your item as described, or your Points back. Confirm your email for 100 Points on the spot, then work down the welcome checklist on your dashboard for up to 1,000…from vgfive.com

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