GameStop TIV/Promos: Old Thread, New Thread in First/Last Posts.

Status
Not open for further replies.
JP

JP

CAG Veteran
Feedback
181 (100%)
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
Click to expand...


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.


----------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Upvote 0 Downvote
That math is hard when you have games worth 75¢ and 25¢. PUR rounded up my 7.5¢ bonus and rounded down my 2.5¢ bonus yesterday. The computer seems to round down one and round up the other if you have two bonuses worth x.5¢. I have seen it before.
 
[quote name='imacgod']That math is hard when you have games worth 75¢ and 25¢. PUR rounded up my 7.5¢ bonus and rounded down my 2.5¢ bonus yesterday. The computer seems to round down one and round up the other if you have two bonuses worth x.5¢. I have seen it before.[/QUOTE]

Let's be honest, nobody cares about the TIV of $1 games and less. If you post a TIV for a game at 75 cents...but I go to the store and get 50 cents, I won't care. Now, if someone posts $33 and I go to the store and only get $22, I would be pissed.
 
[quote name='imacgod']That math is hard when you have games worth 75¢ and 25¢. PUR rounded up my 7.5¢ bonus and rounded down my 2.5¢ bonus yesterday. The computer seems to round down one and round up the other if you have two bonuses worth x.5¢. I have seen it before.[/QUOTE]

So you received $1.62 in GS credit? Amazing that that only took me 3 hours to deduce. I'm the greatest mathmatition in the world.

To keep this thread on topic MGS4 was $6 base
L.A. Noire $28 (Both)
Socom 4 $20
MLB The Show 11 $23
BF: BC2 $15 (360)
COD: BO $25

I think that was all I traded in. I have around $270 in GS credit. $90 in BB credit, $138 in Target credit, $60 in Amazon credit, $10 to a local gameshop in my area. I have spent about $184 out of pocket for all of it so I am fairly pleased with that.
 
Base values from 6/11 (entered all into the TIV tracker too) -

PS3 -

Batman Arkham Asylum - $9.00
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - $14.00
Buzz Quiz TV - $1.00
Chronicles of Riddick : Assault on Dark Athena - $3.00
GTA IV - $7.00
Incredible Hulk - $5.00
Killzone 2 - $6.00
Lego Batman - $7.00
Lego Indiana Jones - $7.00
Lego Indiana Jones 2 - $8.00
Lego Star Wars : Complete Saga - $9.00
Overlord 2 - $3.00
Red Faction : Guerrilla - $4.00
Resistance 2 - $5.00
Saints Row 2 - $8.00
Simpsons : The Game - $7.00
Sonic the Hedgehog - $5.00
Street Fighter IV - $3.00
White Knight Chronicles - $8.00
You Don't Know Jack - $8.00
 
Last edited by a moderator:
[quote name='imacgod']Me trading it in?

I'd keep it, but the game is disc only and less than spectacular condition. Better I dump it and find a complete copy for a decent price doesn't look impossible.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, I meant that it's sad seeing it with such a low trade-in value. It's one of my all-time favorite platformers, so the value seems so insulting. I know it's based on quantity available (as well as age) and not quality of the content, but still...
 
Is the 50% TIV still valid for today (Sunday)? Little confusion about when it ends? Have a stack of games ready to trade in, waiting for my local store to open at 11 am.
 
[quote name='MadClassic']Is the 50% TIV still valid for today (Sunday)? Little confusion about when it ends? Have a stack of games ready to trade in, waiting for my local store to open at 11 am.[/QUOTE]

Your good it ends today so you should be fine
 
[quote name='sasuke543']does anyone know how much a dsi metallic would be worth?[/QUOTE]
Taken from the front page:
Phat Model - $10 (6/6/11)
Lite Model - $15 (6/11/11)
DS-i Model - $25 (5/30/11)
DS-i XL Model - $50 (5/30/11)

 There's an extra $25 for system trade ins so you'd get $50.
 
base values

Battlefield Bad Company 2 (360) $15.00
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (360) $10.00
Hasbro Family Game Night (360) $10.00
Split Second (360) $8.00

Dead to Rights Retribution (PS3) $10.00

New Super Mario Bros (DS) $15.00
Super Mario 64 (DS) $10.00
Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow (DS) $5.00

Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max (PSP) $3.00
 
[quote name='Pride7ds']All today
Xbox 360:
Mass Effect: 7.00
[/QUOTE]

For ME1? That's, pretty good I think. I may trade in that game and part 2 since I'm looking to continue the series on PS3 instead.
 
[quote name='FusionHype']Taken from the front page:
Phat Model - $10 (6/6/11)
Lite Model - $15 (6/11/11)
DS-i Model - $25 (5/30/11)
DS-i XL Model - $50 (5/30/11)

 There's an extra $25 for system trade ins so you'd get $50.[/QUOTE]

Wow those TIV are really low not even worth trading it in there! Would I get better value at Amazon or Craigslist?
 
[quote name='sasuke543']Wow those TIV are really low not even worth trading it in there! Would I get better value at Amazon or Craigslist?[/QUOTE]

Put your ds lite on eBay, I just sold mine for $89 shipped with the guitar hero game and controller that I picked up for $2.50 during the blockbuster b1g1.
 
Base TIVs for 6/12

ps2.gif
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory - 0.25
ps2.gif
Wild Arms 3 - 0.75
ps2.gif
Soul Calibur 3- $1.50
ps2.gif
Soul Calibur 2 - 0.75
gc.gif
Soul Calibur 2 - $1.00

Base TIVs for 6/10

ps2.gif
007: Agent Under Fire - 0.50
ps2.gif
Goldeneye: Rogue Agent - 0.75
ps2.gif
Extermination - 0.20
ps2.gif
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - $1.75
 
:ds: Pokermon Mystery Dungeon: Darkness - 4.50

Also saw on the board;

:ds: New Super Mario Bros. - 20.00
:wii: Metroid Prime Trilogy - 30.00

Ridiculous value for NSMB... that could halfway pay off a Super Mario 3D pre-order. :eek:
 
Base Trade Values from a trade today 6/12/2011:

:360:
Lego Rock Band: $2.50
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: $10.00

:ps3:
Socom 4: $20.00

:wii:
Wii Balance Board: $12.00
Wii Fit: $0.50

:psp:
PSP System PHAT 1000: $15.00
 
Really disappointed. Thought I could trade in a few games with this promotion and pick up inFamous 2: Hero Edition, but it was way more limited than I thought it was. Not a single Gamestop for miles has one for sale. Damn.
 
All 360 (50% + PUR in parentheses)

Assassin's Creed 1.50$ (2.40$)
Crackdown 1$ (1.60$)
Crackdown 2 5$ (8$)
Fallout 3 2.50$ (4$)
Just Cause 2$ (3.20$)
Just Cause 2 10$ (16$)
Medal of Honor 8$ (12.80$)
NBA 2K11 12$ (19.20$)
Red Dead Redemption 10$ (16$)

SUB TOTAL: 52$
AFTER BONUSES: 83.20$

Bought a pair of X11s and put the remaining money down for Modern Warfare 3 to alleviate some of the financial strain the holiday season will bring my gaming wallet.
 
[quote name='ApeOverlord007']:ds: Pokermon Mystery Dungeon: Darkness - 4.50

Also saw on the board;

:ds: New Super Mario Bros. - 20.00
:wii: Metroid Prime Trilogy - 30.00

Ridiculous value for NSMB... that could halfway pay off a Super Mario 3D pre-order. :eek:[/QUOTE]

It says that but I only got base $15 last week. Sign showed 20 when I traded it.
 
Thanks to this amazing thread, I almost forgot about getting in on this deal. Have to say that the compiled list is amazingly functional, can't believe how efficient and organized you guys are to keep it updated and on point.

I traded in 20 games (16 360, 3 PS3, 1 PS2) and got $220.41 all together (with Power Up). I didn't buy anything afterwards and I didn't preorder anything either. I'm just gonna hold onto this credit, maybe use it towards PSVita (Hot Shots Golf is a system seller to me). Or maybe a Wii U? Who knows. Credit never expires! Time to play the waiting game.
 
Man, with all the games I traded in, I'm racking up the PowerUp Reward points. Sorry for the spam, but anyone have experience with the wallet rewards? I love the Marvel one, but I don't want a shitty wallet.
 
[quote name='Toss']It says that but I only got base $15 last week. Sign showed 20 when I traded it.[/QUOTE]

I double this...The sales rep actually gave me the $20 TIV, but it was a manual adjustment. He immediately changed the sign and the manager (in an attempt to save face) muttered something about not receiving an e-mail to change it. I guess he was right, since it appears that many stores have not updated. If you are lucky the sign was still showing $25 for Killzone 3, which actually dropped to $20 about the same time NSMB DS did.
 
All base Values
6/7

Xbox 360
Crysis 2 $15
Portal 2 $15
Need for Seed Shift $4
Kayne and lynch 2 $5
Medal of Honor $8

Going back later tonight to get rid of some other games, I'll put those up too.
 
[quote name='MadClassic']Thanks to this amazing thread, I almost forgot about getting in on this deal. Have to say that the compiled list is amazingly functional, can't believe how efficient and organized you guys are to keep it updated and on point.

I traded in 20 games (16 360, 3 PS3, 1 PS2) and got $220.41 all together (with Power Up). I didn't buy anything afterwards and I didn't preorder anything either. I'm just gonna hold onto this credit, maybe use it towards PSVita (Hot Shots Golf is a system seller to me). Or maybe a Wii U? Who knows. Credit never expires! Time to play the waiting game.[/QUOTE]

While everyone contributes with base values...the main GUY who runs the show is JP...thanks JP once again :)
 
I traded LA Noire, Mortal Kombat, and SVR 2011 for 108 and some change. Preordered Battlefield 3 got free upgrade, Oblivion 5th Anniversary Edition, and picked up Lego Star Wars Complete Saga have .83 left. On a side note when did GS stop charging tax on gift card sales?
 
Base values on 6/11

360

Transformers War for Cybertron $9.00
L.A. Noire $28.00
Left 4 Dead 2 $12.00
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days $5.00
Lost Planet 2 $6.00
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 $11.00
Mafia 2 $10.00
Dirt 2 $10.00
Portal 2 $15.00


PS3

Heavy Rain $15.00
MAG $5.00


PSP

PSP 3000 $35.00
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep $10.00
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker $6.00
Ratchet & Clank Size Matters $1.00

With the 50% promo, 10% PUR, and $25 hardware bonus I got $292.xx in credit. They also paid me twice for Transformers but didn't notice until I got home and was going over the receipt to post values here.
 
Also, all GBA games are 25% off at my store (appeared national), so I picked up Zelda NES series for $10.12 after discounts; sells on Amazon for $20. :D
 
Base values on 6/12 -

PS3
Infamous 2 - $25 (was worried this would be $15, but it came out to $40 with 50% extra, plus PUR 10%)
Uncharted - $9
Killzone 2 - $6
 
You're really lucky if you find any GBA game that's worthwhile. Most stores were probably picked cleaned during the B2G2 a couple of months back. And I too have seen the 25% off sale on GBA games as well.
 
6/12

:360:

Ninja Gaiden 2 $2.50 (.50 drop)
Dark Sector $0.25 (0.25 drop, haha)
Viking: Battle for Asgard $1.00 (new)
Dark Void $1.00 (new - and I meant to take that one to Best Buy along with a few others with a higher TIV, but they got all mixed together :[ )

:ps3:
Ninja Gaiden Sigma $2.50 (0.50 drop)

:ds:

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story $10.00 (1.00 drop)


:wii:
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands $5.00 (new)
 
Traded today 6/12/11

I had duplicate copies of most of this stuff so I'm glad I could get some extra for it with the 50%.

Base Values

$0.25 Metal Gear Solid 2 - PS2
$1.00 Metal Gear Solid 3 - PS2

$5.00 Assassin's Creed 2 - PS3
$6.00 LittleBigPlanet - PS3
$8.00 Resident Evil 5 (original, NOT gold)- PS3
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
bread's done
Back
Top