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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)

None Currently.

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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To trade in my copies of Gears of War 2 and some random game for the bonus, or just return them. 

I end up getting a GoW2 Limited Edition from the last Gamestop sale. Not that it's worth anything though.

 
Can somebody tell me why GS is showing on the website that a PS4 is valued at $357 but a phone quote was only $275? The website value is 30% more than the phone quote but there is apparently no promos going on for hardware...
 
So, I'm sure this is an absurdly redundant question and can be looked over if need be, but I haven't traded in games for years (8+) and I don't really know the best method.  I don't have many games to trade in and I was wondering what the best course of action is that would optimize my profit towards Mario Kart 8.  I have some old games and such, no new gen stuff.  Would just trading in anything really benefit me?  Even if the trade margin is small ($2-3 per game).

 
mr.Dobalina said:
So, I'm sure this is an absurdly redundant question and can be looked over if need be, but I haven't traded in games for years (8+) and I don't really know the best method. I don't have many games to trade in and I was wondering what the best course of action is that would optimize my profit towards Mario Kart 8. I have some old games and such, no new gen stuff. Would just trading in anything really benefit me? Even if the trade margin is small ($2-3 per game).
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Couldn't you figure that out yourself?
 
Fatpeoplestink said:
Couldn't you figure that out yourself?
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Figured I'd get a smart-ass response like this. Yes, I could. Just figured there may be a stacking option or some more profitable way that the people who do this more frequent might want to vocalize. Meh. No worries.

 
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mr.Dobalina said:
So, I'm sure this is an absurdly redundant question and can be looked over if need be, but I haven't traded in games for years (8+) and I don't really know the best method. I don't have many games to trade in and I was wondering what the best course of action is that would optimize my profit towards Mario Kart 8. I have some old games and such, no new gen stuff. Would just trading in anything really benefit me? Even if the trade margin is small ($2-3 per game).
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Trading in towards Mario Kart 8 will give you an extra 30% credit or 40% if you had Powerup Rewards Pro, which I assume you don't have and wouldn't want. If the games are only worth a few bucks each, then it's just a matter of what they are worth to you because 30% bonus isn't going to add much. If Gamestop offered me $1 or $2 for a game, I would probably just keep it or give it to a friend.

Don't mind Fatpeoplestink. He is an obvious troll.

 
Konfusion said:
Trading in towards Mario Kart 8 will give you an extra 30% credit or 40% if you had Powerup Rewards Pro, which I assume you don't have and wouldn't want. If the games are only worth a few bucks each, then it's just a matter of what they are worth to you because 30% bonus isn't going to add much. If Gamestop offered me $1 or $2 for a game, I would probably just keep it or give it to a friend.

Don't mind Fatpeoplestink. He is an obvious troll.
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Thank you. That's what I was looking for. If it was truly worth it. I appreciate your response and will probably just ignore trying to trade anything that small in. Getting Mario Kart 8 and a free $60 is worth it enough for me. Again, thank you for confirming my initial hesitation.

 
mr.Dobalina said:
So, I'm sure this is an absurdly redundant question and can be looked over if need be, but I haven't traded in games for years (8+) and I don't really know the best method. I don't have many games to trade in and I was wondering what the best course of action is that would optimize my profit towards Mario Kart 8. I have some old games and such, no new gen stuff. Would just trading in anything really benefit me? Even if the trade margin is small ($2-3 per game).
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Best situation for you would probably be the 30% promo at GS for preordering Mario Kart 8. My suggestion would be to look at the TIV list in the first couple posts of the first page and any games you have with a value of over $10 that havent been updated in a while, call your nearest GS and ask what the base value is before making the trip. Hope this helps!

 
glennzilla said:
Can somebody tell me why GS is showing on the website that a PS4 is valued at $357 but a phone quote was only $275? The website value is 30% more than the phone quote but there is apparently no promos going on for hardware...
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The 30% promo is on select preorders like Mario Kart and Watch Dogs. 30% extra on games and consoles. The 40% is because the 10% PUR is for games and accessories only, so the 40% is for games and accessories only.

There should be a sign that says 40% on games and accessories when you preorder these games then underneath the games it says "customers receive 30% bonus om everything traded". Gamestop likes to push the PUR bonus cause the 40% looks sexier because PUR stacks.
 
I have a question, I traded in an xbox one controller and put it towards watch dogs but I didn't get the 40% bonus because I didn't pay it off in full. Is that right and if not can I do anything to fix it?
 
Jourdanaire said:
I have a question, I traded in an xbox one controller and put it towards watch dogs but I didn't get the 40% bonus because I didn't pay it off in full. Is that right and if not can I do anything to fix it?
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I don't think accessories count for the bonus, thought it was just games.
 
Jourdanaire said:
I have a question, I traded in an xbox one controller and put it towards watch dogs but I didn't get the 40% bonus because I didn't pay it off in full. Is that right and if not can I do anything to fix it?
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that's bogus, you should've received the 40% if you're a PUR. Accessories do count. I'd go back

PowerUp Rewards Pro Members receive 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward select games. All customers receive 30% Extra In-Store Credit.

 
Flash15 said:
that's bogus, you should've received the 40% if you're a PUR. Accessories do count. I'd go back

PowerUp Rewards Pro Members receive 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward select games. All customers receive 30% Extra In-Store Credit.
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should I wait until tomorrow when some else is working or see the same person. Also if I burn them on the receipt does that do anything?
 
Jourdanaire said:
should I wait until tomorrow when some else is working or see the same person. Also if I burn them on the receipt does that do anything?
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Once you sign the electronic signature part you authorize that you are turning your items over to gamestop. If you go back and complain they have no obligation to change anything since you already agreed to the transaction. I am not saying they wont but if I were you I would go back as soon as possible and call before going if you have any hope of getting more store credit.

 
its funny how a used ff x vita trades in for 8$ but it sells for 34.99 used. if you are dropping the tiv cause the vita version didnt have a physcal copy of x-2 than the used price should be dropped as well. im trying to platnum x before it tanks. all i need is auron and lulu's grid filled and to beat yu yevon to get the plat :D
 
strait edge follower said:
its funny how a used ff x vita trades in for 8$ but it sells for 34.99 used. if you are dropping the tiv cause the vita version didnt have a physcal copy of x-2 than the used price should be dropped as well. im trying to platnum x before it tanks. all i need is auron and lulu's grid filled and to beat yu yevon to get the plat :D
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You could sell it for $20-$30 on Amazon.
 
how much is the xbox one controller trading in for?

I have a titanfall one and my black controller just sits around collecting dust...

 
OK I feel dumb because I'm clearly over looking something or misreading it but if I traded a console on the trade value page it indicates that it's with a 30% bonus but the only bonus I see is the 40% one for games and accessories?

 
EldritchOnRye said:
OK I feel dumb because I'm clearly over looking something or misreading it but if I traded a console on the trade value page it indicates that it's with a 30% bonus but the only bonus I see is the 40% one for games and accessories?
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Ill have my eldritch on a toasted hamburger bun please
 
EldritchOnRye said:
OK I feel dumb because I'm clearly over looking something or misreading it but if I traded a console on the trade value page it indicates that it's with a 30% bonus but the only bonus I see is the 40% one for games and accessories?
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It's that same promo (consoles don't get the 10% extra, which is included in the 40%)
 
strait edge follower said:
its funny how a used ff x vita trades in for 8$ but it sells for 34.99 used. if you are dropping the tiv cause the vita version didnt have a physcal copy of x-2 than the used price should be dropped as well. im trying to platnum x before it tanks. all i need is auron and lulu's grid filled and to beat yu yevon to get the plat :D
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Heads up according to their featured value section on the website the trade in value is base $15 (19.50 with qualifying preorder and $21 with PUR)
 
Slightly off topic, I lost my PUR card and I was wondering instead of getting a new GC everytime I trade in games can they just put the credit on a GC I already have?

 
asspickle said:
Slightly off topic, I lost my PUR card and I was wondering instead of getting a new GC everytime I trade in games can they just put the credit on a GC I already have?
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yes as long as it's a trade in card. They can't put it on a regular GC. I carry both a regular GC and a trade in card because when I return stuff, the system will ask for a GC to put it onto even though I used the trade card for the original payment.

 
baboonfreak said:
I don't think the system allows it....can't you get a replacement?
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You can but you have to call in for one and I rather not.

bob330i said:
yes as long as it's a trade in card. They can't put it on a regular GC. I carry both a regular GC and a trade in card because when I return stuff, the system will ask for a GC to put it onto even though I used the trade card for the original payment.
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Great, thanks for the info.

 
Slight on topic.  If you are in a state that does not charge tax on trade in credit purchases, will the "trade in card" be assessed tax?

Here's why I ask, when they get lazy and put my trade in credit on a gift card, that gift card gets charged tax (which is BS).  I have refused to allow them to put it on a "trade in card" because I was concerned the same thing would happen.  My PUR card is not charged tax but it is beat up and does not always work.

 
bgame2 said:
Slight on topic. If you are in a state that does not charge tax on trade in credit purchases, will the "trade in card" be assessed tax?

Here's why I ask, when they get lazy and put my trade in credit on a gift card, that gift card gets charged tax (which is BS). I have refused to allow them to put it on a "trade in card" because I was concerned the same thing would happen. My PUR card is not charged tax but it is beat up and does not always work.
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black gift cards that say so get charged tax, the red colored trade in credit cards DO NOT get charged tax, i had a problem with my beat up card not reading on the card reader and would have to be manually entered every time it was used to load and unload credit. so i "lost it" now i just give them my phone number for my info and any credit goes on a new or, if i have one with me, can be loaded on a trade in card with a previous balance

 
Check your emails. I just got notice a local gamestop is offering 50% +10% pro trade-in bonus for all games. YMMV

Hurry, this offer is only
available this weekend
Friday 5/2 - Sunday 5/4
at this select store!

 
RaysGame said:
Check your emails. I just got notice a local gamestop is offering 50% +10% pro trade-in bonus for all games. YMMV

Hurry, this offer is only
available this weekend
Friday 5/2 - Sunday 5/4
at this select store!
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Was there a link to a store locator for that promo in the email?

 
Hey guys, just wanted to follow up on my post about the 50% promo a few days ago.


Starting next Monday, 5/5, any games traded in will get 50% more credit. There are no purchase restrictions (must buy a preowned item). It will also be automated through the POS, so employees won't need to scan any barcodes.This promo is good until Sunday, 5/11.
 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
Hey guys, just wanted to follow up on my post about the 50% promo a few days ago.


Starting next Monday, 5/5, any games traded in will get 50% more credit. There are no purchase restrictions (must buy a preowned item). It will also be automated through the POS, so employees won't need to scan any barcodes.This promo is good until Sunday, 5/11.
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:D/

 
RaysGame said:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier2/default.aspx?cid=eml_10001412
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Thanks. Nothing in my area, unfortunately.

invizibleskratchpikl said:
Hey guys, just wanted to follow up on my post about the 50% promo a few days ago.


Starting next Monday, 5/5, any games traded in will get 50% more credit. There are no purchase restrictions (must buy a preowned item). It will also be automated through the POS, so employees won't need to scan any barcodes.This promo is good until Sunday, 5/11.
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Thanks for the heads-up!

 
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