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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-gamestop-tivpromo-thread-xxv-30-extra-toward-select-games-3040-for-titanfallinfamous-second-son-more/

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid through 4/6/14.
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Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14
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Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.
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Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,23,,

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the PowerUp Rewards card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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FYI the ps2 games don't work as filler games if you use the birthday coupon. It takes the discount off the base price and negates the 75% part.

So ill have to go return the 5 $1.25 ps2 games later.
 
Darby27 said:
FYI the ps2 games don't work as filler games if you use the birthday coupon. It takes the discount off the base price and negates the 75% part.

So ill have to go return the 5 $1.25 ps2 games later.
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Thanks, I was curious about this.

BTW, how does everyone think returns would work for this promo? You would hope that GS has something in place to prevent people from returning a bunch of games that were bought just to get the discount on one or two, but then again, $0.99 filler items work for triggering the promo.

 
My guy was promoting the idea of buying a 60$ game and 5 cheap games to make the discount trigger, so nice deal if there are games you want as it's better than B2G1

 
4/25/14

3DS

Kid Icarus Uprising $12
Super Mario 3D Land $13
New Super Mario Bros 2 $13
Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon $17
Mario Party Island Tour $17
Mario & Luigi Dream Team $17

I pre-ordered The Amazing Spider-Man 2, since it comes with a couple of movie tickets...nice bonus :)
 
Vigilante said:
Sweet, a local GS of mine near a Walmart is running the 50% this weekend. :bouncy:

Phone quotes (4/25):

:xb1: Battlefield 4 - $20

:360: NASCAR '14 - $18

:ps4:
Call of Duty: Ghosts - $20
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $20

:ps3:
Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma - $20
NASCAR '14 - $18

:vita: Ragnarok Odyssey ACE - $15
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So you can get $27 for those $15 copies of nascar if you have a 50% trade offer store in your area. Sweet
 
Bobby's Universe said:
I pre-ordered The Amazing Spider-Man 2, since it comes with a couple of movie tickets...nice bonus :)
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Did they print out on your preorders slip? I thought that in the fine print, the redemption codes would be printed on your final pick up receipt. I'll be doing that also but just wanted to double check before I head over.

 
doc_j88 said:
Vigilante,

Was Ragnarok Ace any good?
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I haven't even started it yet. I got a copy with the soundtrack for $25.xx from AWD and was considering trading in the game to wait for it to show up cheaper, but the TIV is low enough (even with the 50%) that I'll just start playing it soon.

 
bob330i said:
Did they print out on your preorders slip? I thought that in the fine print, the redemption codes would be printed on your final pick up receipt. I'll be doing that also but just wanted to double check before I head over.
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You are correct...codes print out in the pick up receipt
 
I really just...don't understand this new promo at all. How are you able to get expensive games like titanfall or infamous for $27? I'm sorry I just can't wrap my head around where this "40% off" is coming from, I get the 10 pur plus 20 bday, but this new promo confuses me.
 
My store didn't have the 50% trade in bonus. Just 30% towards preorder games (plus 10% pur).  He did mention 30% extra applied towards console trade ins. He thought the current ps4 trade was $275 plus bonus came to $357.xx.  Tempted to trade in my AWD $295 ps4 and buying a new one down the road. 

 
kklems said:
My store didn't have the 50% trade in bonus. Just 30% towards preorder games (plus 10% pur). He did mention 30% extra applied towards console trade ins. He thought the current ps4 trade was $275 plus bonus came to $357.xx. Tempted to trade in my AWD $295 ps4 and buying a new one down the road.
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Thinking of doing the same,mic I can finish Infamous before Sunday. Not enough games out to warrant sitting on a PS4 and an XBO. Want to trade off the XB but my AWD Ps4 gives me a better trade deal.
 
Values as of 4/25/2014

All :360:

Battlefield 4 - 10  :no:

Call of Duty Ghosts - 14

Fallout 3 vanilla - 1

Need For Speed Most Wanted (old) - 14

Assassin's Creed IV - 12

Rage - 0.75

Saints Row - 3

After 50% + 10% pur I came out with 87.61. I couldn't believe how low BF4 was.

 
I want to trade in my 360 elite & 250gb hdd. Has there been any trade bonuses for the last Gen consoles lately? I'm wondering if it's worth it to wait for a bonus, or to go ahead and trade it in... Thanks for any insight anyone can offer, in advance.
 
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I want to trade in my 360 elite & 250gb had. Has there been any trade bonuses for the last Gen consoles lately? I'm wondering if it's worth it to wait for a bonus, or to go ahead and trade it in... Thanks for any insight anyone can offer, in advance.
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Few weeks back there was 50% trade in towards next gen consoles. Then a steal of the week was a coupon for that like a week after that promo ended. Bout all I can remember here.
 
4/25

:xb1: Titanfall - $27

:360:

Disney Epic Mickey 2 - $7

Just Dance 4 - $14

Phone quotes (4/26)

:xb1:

CoD: Ghosts - $17

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - $22

:wiiu: LEGO The Hobbit - $20

:ps3: Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale - $3

:vita: Tearaway - $11

 
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Just called around to two local stores that are right near Walmart stores and no luck with the 50%, at least over the phone. Have a few things to trade in anyways, so I'll probably go anyways.

 
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cardinalfan165 said:
Few weeks back there was 50% trade in towards next gen consoles. Then a steal of the week was a coupon for that like a week after that promo ended. Bout all I can remember here.
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Cool, thanks. I won't be putting the trade toward a new system, so those don't help me. If that's all they've been doing, waiting will only get me less, I guess. I just need a 250 or 320gb hdd for the slim, but $100 - $130??? That's way more than I expected. May try the WalMart, Best Buy, or Game Exchange, but that's a lot of lugging my console around in this hot weather (Texas). Thanks for answering, though.
 
TheNight said:
Just called around to two local stores that are right near Walmart stores and no luck with the 50%, at least over the phone. Have a few things to trade in anyways, so I'll probably go anyways.
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Check using this link: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier1/default.aspx?cid=eml_10001412&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-_eJbQJZ5Qn7RplQMY6jAFQ

 
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Check using this link: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier1/default.aspx?cid=eml_10001412&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-_eJbQJZ5Qn7RplQMY6jAFQ
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Thanks! Looks like closest is 35 miles away so not really worth it on the gas prices. Seems it's the opposite of the local ones that had it last week. Must be alternating weeks of stores that are doing it.

 
Xbox 360

Tomb Raider- 4.00

SSX- 2.50

splinter cell blacklist- 12.00

midnight club la complete- 7,00

max payne 3- 1.00

mass effect 2- 0.50

mass effect 3- 1.00

lego lord of the rings- 7.00

halo reach- 1.50

halo 3 odst- 0.75

halo 3- 0.50

forza 3- 1.50

far cry 3- 4.00

modern warfare 2- 1.50

modern warfare 3- 1.00

cod black ops- 6.00

black ops 2- 8.00

call of duty 4- 0.75

PS3

killzone 3- 0.75

uncharted- 1.00

uncharted 2- 0.75

uncharted 3 goty- 1.00

resistance collection- 9.00

Wii

super paper mario- 7.00

mario galaxy- 8.00

new super mario brothers- 12.00

kirby's epic yarn- 4.00

 
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Tmega said:
Yep just paid $27.71 for SS and a extra $3.10 for the dollar games

Added bonus the manager gave me two trade in cards to use that have been sitting in the store for over a year it was only $11.59 on both combined but it brought my total down to under $20 needless to say ,but today was a good day.
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Birthday coupon didn't stack for me.

 
I wonder why did they type the code in or scan the barcode? If they typed the code in more than likely they entered it wrong. It should have kicked in both bday coupons that are out right now are stacking with the promo
 
johnston306 said:
Hope this isn't a dopey question, but will the WalMart 50% bonus apply towards trading in controllers? Thanks for any insights
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Games only, unfortunately.

twztid13 said:
Cool, thanks. I won't be putting the trade toward a new system, so those don't help me. If that's all they've been doing, waiting will only get me less, I guess. I just need a 250 or 320gb hdd for the slim, but $100 - $130??? That's way more than I expected. May try the WalMart, Best Buy, or Game Exchange, but that's a lot of lugging my console around in this hot weather (Texas). Thanks for answering, though.
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People were trading in their consoles toward the new systems then just returning the systems so as to maximize the trade value. You didn't have to actually keep the console. Don't know when/if the promo will return though.

SadPanda99 said:
Birthday coupon didn't stack for me.
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Try the one ending in 4253 with the May expiration. That's the one that stacks.

SadPanda99 said:
went back 100 posts and didn't see an answer.

Does the 30% + Trade 2 XB1/PS4 stack ?
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It does not.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Has anyone tried using the Gameinformer 10% extra trade in coupon with any of these promos?
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I tried to yesterday, but the guy said it wouldn't stack on top of the 50%. I asked to at least try but he told me we wasn't going to waste his time trying.

On another note my GameStop has 8(!!) disk only copies of Titanfail on XBOne

 
DevilDawq said:
Is the trade in value for a PS4 on http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values this page right?
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Let's read together. It shows the PS4 value at $357.50. It also says that this is a "promotional trade value". If we look closely we can see that this value shown includes a 30% bonus when trading in toward select items. If we do maths we can figure out that the base value without the 30% promotion would be $275.

We can also see in big red letters that that these values shown are "Trade values as of 4/26/2014". If we look down to the bottom right of our computer screen, we find that the dates match! These values are as of today!

 
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ShockandAww said:
Let's read together. It shows the PS4 value at $357.50. It also says that this is a "promotional trade value". If we look closely we can see that this value shown includes a 30% bonus when trading in toward select items. If we do maths we can figure out that the base value without the 30% promotion would be $275.

We can also see in big red letters that that these values shown are "Trade values as of 4/26/2014". If we look down to the bottom right of our computer screen, we find that the dates match! These values are as of today!
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Haha that's good. I probably should have worded it better. Well the note at the bottom of the page says the 30% extra doesn't count towards traded in systems, or is that about the 10%?

If the 30% extra is towards systems can I just buy like Lego the hobbit and then just return it later?
 
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