Trade your car for a PS3
by Kyle Orland 
{ Jan 23rd 2007 at 11:25AM }
Apparently, the offers to trade PS3s for Wiis on Cragislist were just the tip of the iceberg. This morning, tipster David Phillips pointed us to this interesting Craigslist listing offering a PS3 and two games for "a car or parts and labor on my jeep." A quick search finds a couple of other listings offering up a PS3 in exchange for a new ride or money to fix an existing ride. There are also some postings going the other way, offering a 1987 Volkswagon Golf, a 1991 Mazda Protege and even a 1968 Ford Falcon in exchange for a PS3 or other electronics.
Apparently entertainment is more important than mobility for some traders, which got us wondering what else people would be willing to give up for Sony's super-system. Food? Shelter? Warmth? First born? What would you give up for a PS3?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Zoot Suit Jedi @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:36AM
Probably the almost entrepreneurs, who were unable to sell their PS3 for $5K and are now stuck with a really expensive door stop.
There is justice in this world.
Pointing_and_Laughing @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:50AM
That's what they get for holding on to them. I scalped three on launch day for 2 grand each!
jjrooster @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:45AM
All those people who bought PS3's for above retail on ebay at launch... oh man, did you ever get screwed!
I'll buy a PS3 in a year, once it's hacked, and if they can keep any exclusives. It's looking really bad... HAHA!
Travis @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:46AM
Why don't the people who want cars and the people who want PS3s just get together?
RD @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:47AM
What would I give up for a PS3?
Absolutely nothing.
Especially not $599 US dollars.
mystyk23 @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:53AM
I would give up any system to not have to see the word "Fanboy" on Joystiq ever again.
Eric @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:03PM
I have some papers and and my bag from McDonald's this morning, I would trade that for a PS3, IF the shipping was free.
meh @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:53PM
why dont they use their car, drive to their local store and see the 10 sitting on shelves and buy one
their cars probably dont work
Agent MOO @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:08PM
I'd trade a klondike bar for one
Skwurl @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:00PM
Anyone who paid above retail for a PS3 is an idiot.
Actually, scratch that.
Anyone who paid the retail price for a PS3 is an idiot.
I've said it before, and I'll say it agagin: I'll take my 'Tacked on motion control GameCube' ANY DAY over a fucking paper weight.
Jonathan Tran @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:03PM
I honestly figure even IF I got a PS3, just wait 1 year for a price drop (or buy it secondhand) when/if there are good games
of course, will ps3 have good games is grounds of contention
Scooby Doo @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:19PM
I'll trade my other half for PS3. He's pretty much a paper weight anyways.
x876543 @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:24PM
For taking that PS3 off your hands, I'm already giving you some (not much) Common Sense.
dj @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:25PM
$400
Marty @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:45PM
I was going to say that you could trade a PS2 to get a PS3, but you'd be getting ripped off.
carg0 @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:50PM
i wouldn't even trade my lunch for a PS3. Sony would have to pay me just to consider taking one home.
SirGecko @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:04PM
What would I trade for a PS3? Everything I've got with me is pretty important but I might be willing to part with this empty paper coffe cup. It's even got one of those carboard things aroung the outside!
Zoot Suit Jedi @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:08PM
Poop. I don't mean that I would rescind the ability to poop. But rather, would send SONY poop instead of flushing said poop.
This however would be a futile trade, as in exchange for my poop, I would get a piece of crap.
PS - Poop.
rodan32 @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:44PM
I guess I would trade my GameCube. But definitely NOT my Sega Nomad.
Anthriel @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:31PM
It seems the PS3 has become extremely popular among the hardcore gamers.
Does anyone except those justifying the purchase like it anymore?
alyx devereux @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:47PM
my eternal soul for a ps3 a 360 or a wii, but i don't think i'd get much anyway.
MrSalamander @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:05PM
I don't see the point my local FutureShop has 35 instock for the past 2 weeks. They can't give them away. Just not selling. Its not worth the money.
SuicideNinja @ Jan 23rd 2007 6:30PM
I gave up my bonus check for a PS3.
It wasn't worth it. Where the hell can I find a Wii?
crazyrabbits @ Jan 23rd 2007 3:09PM
I would give up my first-born child for a Playstation 3.
It was then that I realized that by the time I have a kid, the Playstation 13 will be out.
Attack the weak point for MASSIVE DAMAGE
Belly Dancer @ Jan 23rd 2007 3:52PM
I'll trade what is sitting in my toilet for a PS3.
ima747 @ Jan 25th 2007 6:12PM
Anyone else find it really funny, and yet suprisingly honest that no one posting is actually willing to give up anything of value for a PS3?
I might trade my 360 for a PS3 for the following reasons.
I don't play the 360 since I got a Wii
I'd like to play some PS2 rpgs, but I'm too cheep/lazy to buy a PS2.
And that's a might... And if I did I know I'd buy another 360 as soon as there was a price drop (which will be before they can possibly figure out a way to drop the price of a PS3)
So yea, 1 more for the "why the hell would I want that?" pile...
If only sony had released it a year ago as a game system rather than put it on hold so they can bundle it with the rounder, and shinny beta-max 2 (blue-ray) they would have had another success, but they got greedy (even for a huge multinational corporation they got greedy)
Pulse @ Jan 23rd 2007 5:18PM
I'd trade all the fanboys in the world for PS3 :) Thats about it for the moment.
Tom @ Jan 24th 2007 12:55AM
I'd be willing to part a whopping one hundred and twenty nine dollars for a PS3!!!