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Old thread, new thread here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8775793

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

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']Trade 3 for 10 is extended.
50 for ps3/xb360 towards new hardware is extended.
25% power trade for Madden and Gears
40% more towards Rage (not yet confirmed but thats what i am told)

50% more towards preowned ends
40% towards e3 titles ends.[/QUOTE]


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


Trade 3 for an extra $10 (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer subject to change at anytime. 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.[/QUOTE]


$50 Hardware Bonus Toward New Hardware (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded toward any new hardware.

Offer valid toward the purchase of new hardware only. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.[/QUOTE]


Power Trade 25% - Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or Rage (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get a 25% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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.[/QUOTE]


$30 NCAA to Madden Rollover Coupon (Ends 9/4/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $30 in-store credit for NCAA 2012 when traded toward the purchase of Madden NFL 2012.

Coupon required, limit 1 coupon per customer. Coupon must be surrendered upon use. Trade value amount must be applied toward reserve/purchase of a new Madden '12. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Offer not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. 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 expires 09/04/11[/QUOTE]

GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx
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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

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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.

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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:


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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[quote name='JJSP']You can't stack the coupon with anything other than PUR.[/QUOTE]

Ah I see, thanks for the info. I should be able to do 3 separate transactions then? With the games I'm looking to trade the 40% for each game + the 10% PUR will be a better deal than the $10 for 3 games anyway.
 
[quote name='jling84']Ah I see, thanks for the info. I should be able to do 3 separate transactions then? With the games I'm looking to trade the 40% for each game + the 10% PUR will be a better deal than the $10 for 3 games anyway.[/QUOTE]

You don't need to split transactions, it's 40% bonus on all the games.
 
Base values 5/24:

:360: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction - $6
:360: Dead Space - $7
:360: Marvel Ultimate Alliance / Forza 2 - $2.50

:ps3: Portal 2 - $23
:ps3: Motorstorm Apocalypse - $20
:ps3: MLB 11 The Show - $23
 
[quote name='xplocvo']You don't need to split transactions, it's 40% bonus on all the games.[/QUOTE]
He means do the % on the higher valued games and the 3 for $10 on the lower valued games.
 
[quote name='ApeOverlord007']He means do the % on the higher valued games and the 3 for $10 on the lower valued games.[/QUOTE]

Maybe, but it doesn't sound like it - "Also can you do 3 separate transactions and use the 40% coupon on 3 different items?"
 
all base values from about 30 minutes ago :)

:360: : red faction guerrilla - $2.50

:ps3: : prine of persia - $2.50 (no case or book just disc)
mlb 11: the show - $23
heavy rain - $15
Brink - $23
mlb 10 - $3
god of war collection - $9
little big planet - $8
ghostbusters - $6
dead space - $7
motorstorm pacific rift - $9 (white case, no artbook)

after 40% extra credit trade in and 10% pur card i got back a total of $162.00 not bad at all :applause:
 
[quote name='ApeOverlord007']Well I would hope he was doing the method I described... otherwise...[/QUOTE]

I meant just 3 separate transactions, because all 3 get over $10 just from the 40% individually. I also don't have a 4th game to trade. Thanks for all the info guys!
 
TIVS

DS Pokemon Diamond 10$
DS Super Mario 64 10$
wii Tatsunoko Vs Capcom
Wii Super Mario Galaxy 15$
Wii Toy Story 3 9$
Wii Biggest Loser Challenge 8$
Wii Jeopardy 7$
Wii Wheel of Fortune 7$
Wii Cars Toon: Matters Tall Tale 10$
Wii Lord of the Rings: Aragorn 6$
Wii Lego Harry Potter 1-4 8$
360 Beautiful Katamari 8$
 
It saddens me to see GS getting games from us for this cheap, we need to figure out whos in our area and give cash to each other for games. I sure as hell know i'd give someone in my area $25 cash for brink, $15 for Heavy Rain, and $20 for Motorstorm Apocalypse. :(
 
[quote name='SCDallas']It saddens me to see GS getting games from us for this cheap, we need to figure out whos in our area and give cash to each other for games. I sure as hell know i'd give someone in my area $25 cash for brink, $15 for Heavy Rain, and $20 for Motorstorm Apocalypse. :([/QUOTE]

problem being that with the extra 40% and 10% pur thats a pretty nice trade in value and since most people here have the print out coupon and pur card it makes it worthwhile. this is the only time i ever off load games to gamestop btw and I'm sure many other people as well.
 
[quote name='SCDallas']It saddens me to see GS getting games from us for this cheap, we need to figure out whos in our area and give cash to each other for games. I sure as hell know i'd give someone in my area $25 cash for brink, $15 for Heavy Rain, and $20 for Motorstorm Apocalypse. :([/QUOTE]

You could always use Goozex, I get tons of stuff via that website, only problem is I find it too easy to find profitable trades and end with a bazillion points. Sometimes though it's nice to have GS credit.
 
Base TIV, today 5/24:

360
Fallout New Vegas: $8
Civilization Revolution: $9

PS3
Fallout New Vegas: $8 ($2 increase?)

Wii
Star Wars Force Unleashed 2: $8
 
Just got back from my gamestop, here is what i got for TIV

WII
New Super Mario Bros - 25
Wii Play [Game Only] - 2.25
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz - 5
Sonic and the Secret Rings - 5
Cooking Mama Cook Off - 7
Mario Party 8 - 22

X360
Transformers WFC - 10
Prototype - 5
Mirriors Edge - 3
Soul Calibur IV - 4
The Saboteur - 6
Assassins Creed 2 - 5

PS3
Blur - 8
Heavenly Sword - 5
Little Big Planet - 8

DS
Legend of Zelda Phanton Hourglass - 4

After leaving and checking the receipt, i realized that the gamestop dude probably didn't add the 40% coupon code, and instead used the trade 3 get $10 promo. In the end it totaled 186 with a free pur card, I renewed it, and used the 10% from it to pay for itself.
 
Traded Today

:ps3:
Assassin's Creed II $5
Darksiders $6
Star Wars Force Unleashed $7
FEAR 2 $7
Grid $9

:360:
Alan Wake $5
Mass Effect $7
Dead to Rights Retribution $8

:wii:
Dead Space Extraction $7
Star Wars Force Unleashed II $8
Mario and Sonic Olympic Games $9

:ds:
LEGO Harry Potter $6
 
Looks like Portal 2 traded in today for $23. Comes to $34.50 with coupon. Ebay has been getting about $40 for used copies. FVF, shipping, time to ship..... I think I'll trade mine in for that price.
 
Traded today

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Heavy Rain - $15
 
[quote name='ral1121']Anybody know how much DJ hero wireless turntables go for?[/QUOTE]

i dont think they take them for trade ins anymore.
 
$10 bonus is coming to an end this week, people. (5/29 is the last day) It was nice while it lasted and certainly nice for games that couldn't get much out of a 50% or 40% bonus.
 
Traded today:

:ps3: PS3:

inFamous - $10
Cross Edge - $8
Darksiders - $6
3D Dot Game Heroes - $7
Grand Theft Auto IV - $7
Heavenly Sword - $5
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - $7
Mirror's Edge - $4
Prototype - $7
Prince of Persia - $2.50
Assassin's Creed - $4
Tekken 6 - $6
Bioshock - $6
FEAR 2 - $7
LittleBigPlanet - $8
FEAR - $5
Modnation Racers - $10
Warhawk - $1.50
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $4
SixAxis - $10

:ds: Nintendo DS:

Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword - $3
Sands of Destruction - $4
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - $7
Luminous Arc 2 - $4

:psp: PlayStation Portable:

Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max - $3
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories - $8

:wii: Nintendo Wii:

A Boy and His Blob - $3

Total ended up as $257.70 with the PUR card, 50% bonus on accessories, and I think the trade 3 get $10 deal.
 
:360: Crysis 2 - $20.00
:360: Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition - $18
:360: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - $17
:360: Modern Warfare 2 - $10
:360: Bulletstorm - $15
:360: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions - $14
:360: Oblivion Standard Edition - $7.00
:360: Dead Space 2 - $18
:360: Vanquish - $12

It ended up totaling to $196.50 with the use of the 40% coupon plus my PUR bonus
 
5/24 TiVs

Wii
Dream Pinball 3D - $4.00
Godfather: Blackhand Edition - $6.00
Guitar Hero 5 - $6.00
Harry Potter: Half-Blood Prince - $7.00
Iron Man 2 - $6.00
Jeopardy - $7.00 (advise trade to WH instead)
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - $8.00
Marvel Super Hero Squad: Infinity Gauntlet - $6.00
Megamind - $7.00 (advise trade to eStarland instead)
Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection - $3.00
Star Wars: Force Unleashed II - $8.00

XBOX 360
Bully: Scholarship Edition - $9.00
Burnout Paradise - $7.00
Dante's Inferno - $7.00

PS3
GRID - $9.00
Saint's Row 2 - $8.00

DS
Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games - $8.00
 
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First gamestop was going to charge $12 in refurbish fees for 5 of my 6 games. Said no thanks, drove a mile down the road to another gamestop, and no fees!

Wii
Marvel Super Hero Squad infinity gauntlet - $5
Tiger Woods 2010 - $7
Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 - $8
Okami - $8
Boom Blox Bash Party - $7
Boom Blox - $6
 
Fallout New Vegas PS3 - $8 Base
Fallout New Vegas XBox360 - $8 Base
Kane and Lynch 2: XBox360 - $5 Base
Singularity: PS3 $7 Base

Note, for these it was better to get the 3 for $10 and then do a separate transaction for one of the $8 games with the 40% coupon then doing a flat 40%
 
Unless my math is off, Xbox and PS3 games that have a TIV between $2 and $8 should be traded in with 3 for $10 promo. Above that and you should be using the 40% coupon.

8 + 50% = 12
8 + 10% + $3.33 = $12.13
 
TIV as of today:

Wii Zapper/Blaster - $2
Wii Component Cable - $4.25
Wii Sports - $4
Wii System (Original/no motion+) - $30
 
Okay, I looked through the OP and didn't see anything about them, so: Does anyone know if you have to include any of the wireless mics to trade in with :360: Lips? Similarly, do you need a MotionPlus to pair with trading in Wii Sports Resort? I'm finally going through my backlog to get rid of stuff I'm never going to get to again, and kind of forgot I owned these.

Also, GS still handles Wii Fit Plus and the Balance Board separate, correct?
 
Updated lists and database. As far as I know Lips doesn't require mics for trade-in. Motionplus is not required with Wii Sports Resort trade-in.
 
[quote name='lunker']Okay, I looked through the OP and didn't see anything about them, so: Does anyone know if you have to include any of the wireless mics to trade in with :360: Lips? Similarly, do you need a MotionPlus to pair with trading in Wii Sports Resort? I'm finally going through my backlog to get rid of stuff I'm never going to get to again, and kind of forgot I owned these.

Also, GS still handles Wii Fit Plus and the Balance Board separate, correct?[/QUOTE]


Gamestop almost never requires you to trade in anything as a bundle. They'll take anything by itself, even if it's marked not for resale. Your best bet is to bring it in and ask what its value is.
 
They'll even take in demo versions of real games if you make it convincing enough.(Ex: Black Sharpie and a Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt cart = Full Value)

Wish I had some white marker to make my sonic riders xbox disc look like Sonic Free Riders... man I'd be banking.
 
Thanks for the quick responses -- I figured as much, but I could have sworn at one point that they required Lips with a mic, as that was the reason I hadn't traded it in sooner (only bought it for the mics to use with Rock Band last year).
 
Wii:
Fragile Dreams: $6
TMNT: Smash UP: $7
Marvel SHS Infinity Guantlet: $5
Destroy All Humans: Big Willy: $5
Punchout: $10
Dead Rising Chop till you drop: $7

Xbox 360:
Overlord 2: $5
Battlefield BC2: $15

PS3:
Godfather Don's Edition: $7
 
:wii:

Jeopardy dropped $1 from yesterday. It got $6 today...
Mario Super Sluggers - $5
Wario Land Shake It - $7
 
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