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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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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A bit off topic bit has anyone's PUR points been reset to 0? I had about 7,000 points yesterday and when I check today it's at 0. My all time point balance also says 0.
 
MSUHitman said:
I would say it's overpriced as that and the DS remake of 1 are regarded as the two worst FE games. That game was $25 until the 3DS release in 2013 and suddenly the Wii game skyrocketed in price.
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I just got my copy but am debating whether or not to keep it. Is it really that bad?

 
DealSeeker2U said:
Like another poster said, just call the PUR number and if you know the points that were there before they got wiped to have them put back since you have a transaction proving that you kept your end of bargain. Next time do those Xtra points surveys (even if one of them) from PUR site to keep your points from expiring since you get credited for them instantly. You don't even have to buy anything and you get to bank your points. You can also do "check in store" from their mobile app that gives you 5 points each day if need it be and keeps your points going if you prefer not to do a survey.
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Thanks! Called them and they put my points back on the account without any issues. Didn't expect to have an easy time with GS customer service so I'm pleasantly surprised there was no hassle. Just had to be put on hold 2 times for a short time.

Now that I have points again, what are the coupons that people are taking advantage of again?

 
GLOCKGLOCK said:
Thanks! Called them and they put my points back on the account without any issues. Didn't expect to have an easy time with GS customer service so I'm pleasantly surprised there was no hassle. Just had to be put on hold 2 times for a short time.

Now that I have points again, what are the coupons that people are taking advantage of again?
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The coupons that say "$xx off one Gamestop item", not the ones that mention pre-owned games.

 
Actually guys, I only do the official ones. They actually scan the barcode. All though I know for a fact the serial number doesn't matter, because I brought one in without the barcode on it and they just typed in 111111111-111111 and it still went through. I just avoid the knockoffs after the ac adapter fiasco. Still feel bad about that kids 360.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Actually guys, I only do the official ones. They actually scan the barcode. All though I know for a fact the serial number doesn't matter, because I brought one in without the barcode on it and they just typed in 111111111-111111 and it still went through. I just avoid the knockoffs after the ac adapter fiasco. Still feel bad about that kids 360.
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Where do you find them for $60? Are you buying used ones from sellers on Amazon and paying shipping?

 
Jaashuaa said:
Actually guys, I only do the official ones. They actually scan the barcode. All though I know for a fact the serial number doesn't matter, because I brought one in without the barcode on it and they just typed in 111111111-111111 and it still went through. I just avoid the knockoffs after the ac adapter fiasco. Still feel bad about that kids 360.
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Thanks, I canceled the ones I ordered since I don't want to risk rejection.

How do you get the official ones for $60? Just from the Marketplace listings?

 
Vigilante said:
Like this one? It's not Microsoft-made, but it's got pretty good reviews.
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Jaashuaa said:
Actually guys, I only do the official ones. They actually scan the barcode. All though I know for a fact the serial number doesn't matter, because I brought one in without the barcode on it and they just typed in 111111111-111111 and it still went through. I just avoid the knockoffs after the ac adapter fiasco. Still feel bad about that kids 360.
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Careful, like Jaashaa said go with the official ones if you can. A couple of months ago I was at one of my regular GS and saw a document sitting on the counter. I picked it up and started reading and realized it was a communication from the corporate to GS employees. I handed the document back to the manager and inquired what it was in regards to and seeing as I had read some of it he told me that someone was bringing in knock off HDD and trading them in so the document was in particular to address the issue and to retrain the employess on how to take those in for trade in / spot knock offs. In my area they are well aware of this so it won't fly but ymmv elsewhere but be advised nevertheless.

 
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Yeah guys. I've bought them from $60-$70 after shipping. I don't bother getting the prime ones, since the tiv hasn't ever dropped. Just look for the guys with good feedback (Most of them ship fast). I just ordered 3 for $63.99 each w/ free shipping and got $84 each.  So I made $60 by pressing order. Yeah, it's not as good as the ac adapters, but I don't feel like a douche after trading them in. Also the tiv will probably stay up, since it's kind of only for a us "high rollers". Everyone got in on the ac adapters and that shit dropped over night.

 
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Jaashuaa said:
Yeah guys. I've bought them from $60-$70 after shipping. I don't bother getting the prime ones, since the tiv hasn't ever dropped. Just look for the guys with good feedback (Most of them ship fast). I just ordered 3 for $63.99 each w/ free shipping and got $84 each. So I made $60 by pressing order. Yeah, it's not as good as the ac adapters, but I don't feel like a douche after trading them in. Also the tiv will probably stay up, since it's kind of only for a us "high rollers". Everyone got in on the ac adapters and that shit dropped over night.
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Lol If you want to spend more, more power to you "high Rollers".

 
Jaashuaa said:
Yeah guys. I've bought them from $60-$70 after shipping. I don't bother getting the prime ones, since the tiv hasn't ever dropped. Just look for the guys with good feedback (Most of them ship fast). I just ordered 3 for $63.99 each w/ free shipping and got $84 each. So I made $60 by pressing order. Yeah, it's not as good as the ac adapters, but I don't feel like a douche after trading them in. Also the tiv will probably stay up, since it's kind of only for a us "high rollers". Everyone got in on the ac adapters and that shit dropped over night.
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Thanks, I went with two official HDDs from one seller for $125.38 after shipping.

 
ZenithRequiem said:
Lol If you want to spend more, more power to you "high Rollers".
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It's not really spending more, it's like building interest. I usually buy them from Amazon, trade them in and then use the credit to buy Amazon cards. Rinse and Repeat. Most of us can't get the OFFICIAL AC adapters for cheap. I used to trade in the generic ones 10x a month and one of them caught a kid's 360 of fire. Hate to break it to you, but the AC flip is quite an old flip.

 
Jaashuaa said:
It's not really spending more, it's like building interest. I usually buy them from Amazon, trade them in and then use the credit to buy Amazon cards. Rinse and Repeat. Most of us can't get the OFFICIAL AC adapters for cheap. I used to trade in the generic ones 10x a month and one of them caught a kid's 360 of fire. Hate to break it to you, but the AC flip is quite an old flip.
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I've always been against the AC flip, mainly due to that reason. I needed an adapter in a hurry, and none of my local GS stores had an official adapter. I tried out one of the knockoffs and returned it that same night. The damn thing was so cheaply made and really loud, I was waiting for it to burst into flames.

I dealt with not having my 360 for a week and ordered an official one off of Amazon.

 
GS has always supposed to take official HD's only. My manager mentioned it to me once when I asked him about them taking in some hard drives I had laying around a year ago.
 
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Donut2922 said:
GS had always supposed to take official HD's only. My manager mentioned it to me once when I asked him about them taking in some hard drives I had laying around a year ago.
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Yeah they are. Some employees don't care though or they don't realize it's a fake. I traded one in a few minutes ago. I guess they only needed a barcode for it to work.

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Left 4 Dead 2 $8

250GB S HDD $42.50

Kinect Sports Rivals $20

 
Jaashuaa said:
It's not really spending more, it's like building interest. I usually buy them from Amazon, trade them in and then use the credit to buy Amazon cards. Rinse and Repeat. Most of us can't get the OFFICIAL AC adapters for cheap. I used to trade in the generic ones 10x a month and one of them caught a kid's 360 of fire. Hate to break it to you, but the AC flip is quite an old flip.
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I know it's old, been actively doing it since June 2013. It's old and effective
 
ZenithRequiem said:
I know it's old, been actively doing it since June 2013. It's old and effective
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Lol If you want to spend more, more power to you "high Rollers".
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Buying them from eBay like you say is a nice profit margin, but I think it's safe to say most big flippers on this site stopped spending cash after their first couple flips. Amazon-->Gamestop-->Amazon and repeat seems to be the way most people go with adapters and also being suggested with 360 HDD. Using credit to make more credit is always the better option unless you're just getting into the flipping game and don't have any credit to start with.

 
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Buying them from eBay like you say is a nice profit margin, but I think it's safe to say most big flippers on this site stopped spending cash after their first couple flips. Amazon-->Gamestop-->Amazon and repeat seems to be the way most people go with adapters and also being suggested with 360 HDD. Using credit to make more credit is always the better option unless you're just getting into the flipping game and don't have any credit to start with.
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Exactly. If you're spending cash, you're doing it wrong. I hate when I run out of credit and have to start all over.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Exactly. If you're spending cash, you're doing it wrong. I hate when I run out of credit and have to start all over.
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Me too, I usually "cash out" a couple times a year when Best Buy runs a really good promo, but the Target triple TIV got me this time. Luckily all those 38 cent copies of Assassin's Creed built me back up.
 
Geco17 said:
Yeah they are. Some employees don't care though or they don't realize it's a fake. I traded one in a few minutes ago. I guess they only needed a barcode for it to work.

6/19

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Left 4 Dead 2 $8
250GB S HDD $42.50
Kinect Sports Rivals $20
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Are these base values?
 
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Just want to verify. I used a b2g1 pre owned coupon today. I asked to use the 20% bday coupon and was told it would not work. He said it would take the 20% off the cheapest item (the free one) and didn't want to waste my coupon. I didn't press the issue. What he said made sense I just want to verify if he was right.
 
[quote name="Ratmonkey" post="11855440" timestamp="1403223914"]Just want to verify. I used a b2g1 pre owned coupon today. I asked to use the 20% bday coupon and was told it would not work. He said it would take the 20% off the cheapest item (the free one) and didn't want to waste my coupon. I didn't press the issue. What he said made sense I just want to verify if he was right.[/quote]no, the 20% off will always discount to the most expensive game.
 
Today for the first time in the history of my using the birthday coupon I got wished happy birthday. (even though it doesn't say anything about birthday on the image on my phone)
 
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