Play N Trade game retailer offers discount for kids with good grades

Posted by Victor Godinez

6:16 PM, September 18, 2007

So while we await the resolution of the GameStop "games for grades" imbroglio, another video game retailer is already offering an official incentive for studious students.

Play N Trade, which I mentioned in my story this past weekend about the GameStop manager's conference, offer pupils a 10 percent discount on used games for each A on the report card.

Play N Trade is a young chain, but it does have one location in Plano.

The full release from this past May is below the jump, but I'd just like to go on the record with my prediction that GameStop will basically adopt this exact policy, reinstate the Oak Cliff manager and call it a day.

Play N Trade “Games for Grades” Promotion Recognizes Academic Excellence and Donates to Local Schools

Select Franchises Across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam Participate

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 30, 2007 – Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced the launch of its “Games for Grades” promotion designed to encourage responsible video game playing and provide financial support for local schools by franchises* across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam.

“We pride ourselves on being good corporate citizens and building strong, positive relationships within the community and this program demonstrates our commitment,” said Yuvi Shmul, CEO of Play N Trade. “The ‘Games for Grades’ promotion encourages students to do well in their studies and enables participating Play N Trade stores to make donations that will assist their local schools in continuing to provide high-quality educational programs.”

Under the “Games for Grades” promotion, students receive a 10 percent discount on any used video game for each “A” on their report card, and their school will receive a 10 percent donation of the retail price. Payments will be made monthly based upon the previous month’s sales.

Students of all ages may participate in the program, with each student receiving up to four 10 percent discounts per semester. Report cards must be presented, and in some cases, a valid school or other picture ID may be required.

“This program is a great way for our franchisees to work with local schools to recognize students who set a good example for others to follow, and we look forward to achieving great success,” Shmul said.

About Play N Trade
Play N Trade is the largest and fastest-growing video game franchise worldwide. It is also one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide across all industries. To date, the company has sold more than 375 franchises, opened 80 stores, and is now opening a new store every other day. The company provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for their shoppers. Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games. Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.