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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='orale1226']Does gamestop still accept gamecube accessories?[/QUOTE]

Think it depends what it is, I traded in a controller a few weeks ago, but I saw someone post a couple days ago that they had stopped taking the cable that connects gamecube to GBA. best bet is to call your local gamestop and ask.
 
[quote name='cheapfrag']Yes, I have seen the coupons still in the store. Not sure what the criteria is for handing them out, though. I was at two different stores... I traded in some games at one, and asked to keep the coupon, she said she already wrote on it so she gave me a new one. I purchased some games at another store and they did not provide the coupon and I did not ask for it. I would assume that they will continue to hand them out (if you ask) until they run out.[/QUOTE]

And there is idiocy at my local GS. When picking up the inFAMOUS 2 Hero Edition, they said the promotion ended because they ran out of coupons. SMH
 
Hey guys. Question if anyone has ever had this situation. I picked up an RROD Xbox 360 at a garage sale for $2 this weekend. I want to trade that in and my other Xbox 360 phat at Gamestop for a slim console. Will I be able to get the extra $50 for both or it is only one per customer? I know the RROD one will be -$20. Thanks!
 
[quote name='Tigershard']Hey guys. Question if anyone has ever had this situation. I picked up an RROD Xbox 360 at a garage sale for $2 this weekend. I want to trade that in and my other Xbox 360 phat at Gamestop for a slim console. Will I be able to get the extra $50 for both or it is only one per customer? I know the RROD one will be -$20. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Not sure how your store works, but my local store will only accept one system per day. When the xbox slim first came out, I wanted to trade in 2 towards the purchase of a new slim, and I had to trade in 1 on one day, then come back the next with the second one. I got whatever promo was available for each trade in, and they just put the credit from day one on my card.
what I still want to know is if that $50 promo credit can go towards a gears of war 3 console....
 
According to the GS website trades LESS than $2.00 are excluded not $1.50 like the OP says:

Trade 3 For An Extra $10

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.
Offer valid 7/11/11 - 8/21/11.​
 
Base TIVs from today (I've noted the two that have changed versus what's on page 1):

360
Alpha Protocol - $4
Mass Effect 2 - $7

PS3
Bioshock - $6 (last reported at $5)
Borderlands - $6
MAG - $4 (last reported at $5)
MotorStorm: Apocalypse - $20
 
[quote name='AFarewell2Arms']Sorry, I haven't read up on this thread in awhile. Are the 40% coupons generally in store now? If not, will they even accept a printed out copy of it?[/QUOTE]

I was able to use a printed copy from the 1st post yesterday with no problem.
 
You might want to ask the store if they have the coupon. I doubt they'd horde those or mind giving you one.

Although, the last time they did a extra percentage trade with a coupon, a couple of the stores I visited just kept one copy of the coupon and scanned it whenever someone brought in a trade. So if your store is smart enough, they'll just have a coupon ready to scan themselves.
 
[quote name='imacgod']You might want to ask the store if they have the coupon. I doubt they'd horde those or mind giving you one.

Although, the last time they did a extra percentage trade with a coupon, a couple of the stores I visited just kept one copy of the coupon and scanned it whenever someone brought in a trade. So if your store is smart enough, they'll just have a coupon ready to scan themselves.[/QUOTE]

My local GS's don't scan or mention the coupon when others are trading stuff in, and try to get them to pre-order E3 titles for the same 40%... otherwise they don't get any bonus.

I asked for another copy of the coupon after I used mine, and they were like "uh it's a one-time use during the promo period, you can't use another one"... /facepalm.

Still took another one. Not sure I'll have anything else to trade though.
 
Base values today.

360:
Final Fantasy XIII - $7
Mass Effect 2 - $7
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - $2.50

PS3:
Heavenly Sword - $5
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time - $9

Wii:
Red Steel - $2
 
[quote name='broadbandit']So im confused. The image in the OP shows trade any games in for 40% extra. Is this true right now?[/QUOTE]
Nope, it's an optical illusion.
 
[quote name='ZombieToast']Nope, it's an optical illusion.[/QUOTE]

well all I see online is towards e3 titles or whatever. Don't sass me. I don't like sass :(
 
[quote name='broadbandit']So im confused. The image in the OP shows trade any games in for 40% extra. Is this true right now?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

I was handed a coupon in store earlier, was also told its ongoing all month, which the OP backs up.
 
7/11/11
XB360:
Duke Nukem Forever: $17
F.E.A.R. 3: $20
Nier: $7

Oh, and I just told the employee that I left my 40% coupon at home and she said no problem and used a coupon from the drawer. (I also saw a packet of them on the counter.)
 
some noob questions: no flames pls

0) does trade-in credit expire? am not any kind of GS card holder/ club member.
1) is the credit subtracted from the purchase price before or after sales tax is added?
2) can "not for resale" games be traded in? think they were part of console bundle (?)
3) (unrelated) got a tiny online GS credit (~$20). the game i want is "currently unavailable online", but OK for in-store pickup. is there a way to use my online credit for this game; ie: buy it online but pickup in store?

TIA.
 
0) does trade-in credit expire? am not any kind of GS card holder/ club member.

From what I know, no it does not. I could be wrong.

1) is the credit subtracted from the purchase price before or after sales tax is added?

Depends on the state you live in.

2) can "not for resale" games be traded in? think they were part of console bundle (?)

Yes.

3) (unrelated) got a tiny online GS credit (~$20). the game i want is "currently unavailable online", but OK for in-store pickup. is there a way to use my online credit for this game; ie: buy it online but pickup in store?

Probably not. What you could do though is buy something from the website that is the same price as what you want online then exchange it in store. Used to work for me.
 
[quote name='ivana89']some noob questions: no flames pls[/QUOTE]
Good thing you requested to not be flamed. I was all raring to go before I saw that! Kudos to you for discovering the secret to making flame-retardant posts.
 
7/12/11
Base TIVs all PS3:

Blazblue: Calamity Trigger - $5
3D Dot Game Heroes - $7
Darksiders - $6
Scene It: Bright Lights - $4
Madagascar Kartz - $7
Bioshock 2 - $3
Buzz Quiz TV - $1
Grand Theft Auto 4 - $7
 
7-12-11:

:360:
Lucha Libre AAA heroes $8

:ps3:
Midnight Club: LA complete edition $7
Start the Party $8



Also asked the employees there about the current hardware $50 bonus towards a new hardware purchase, and was told it *does not* count towards the preorder of the Gears of War 3 Xbox, as the new hardware has to be purchase on the same receipt as the trade in. I countered that I was purchasing it on the same receipt, just not picking it up til 9/20, but no go.
guess that makes my decision about trading in my extra Xbox a lot easier.
 
:360:
NHL 10 $7
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing $7
:wii:
Madden 10 $7
PokePark: Pickacu's Adventure $12
:gc:
Mario Party 4 $5
Mario Party 6 $6
Mario Party 7 $6
Luigi's Mansion $4
:ds:
Pokemon SoulSilver $12
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs $9
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia $6
 
[quote name='killercane']When does trade 3/$10 bonus start?[/QUOTE]

It already started. I went today with two PS2 games and a PS3 game and got screwed, apparently it's only for current gen games. I should've paid better attention before doing the trade-in. :(

:ps2: Ghostbusters - $2.00
:ps2: Final Fantasy XII - $2.00
:ps3: Dead to Rights: Retribution - $10.00
4GB SanDisk PRO Duo - $7.00
HDMI Cord - $5.00
 
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7/11:

Store #1
:360: Gears of War 2 - $5
:360: Dead Rising - $2
:360: Halo 3 - $2 (new girl hit me with a refurb fee of $0.75, promo still applied...first time its ever happened to me)

Store #2
:360: Mirrors Edge - $3
:360: Halo 3: ODST - $5
:360: Bioshock - $2.50
:360: Bioshock 2 - $3

Store #4
:ps3: Buzz Quiz TV - $1
:ps3: Uncharted 2 - $14
:360: Battlefield Bad Compnay 2 - $16
:360: Borderlands GOTY - $10
:360: Metro 2033 - $9
:360: Medal of Honor - $8
:360: NCAA Football 2010 - $2

Got shot down using the 40% coupon at one store (dude said they needed the actual coupon and not a printout) so I drove to my local GS and they accepted it no questions asked.
 
Think I might actually trade my old ass Xenon 360 in towards a PS3 if I can find a Black Ops or Killzone 3 bundle. $95 for that guaranteed RROD pos is probably the best deal I'll get, and I'm in the market for a PS3 anyways before Uncharted 3 comes out. Haven't even turned it on in over a year, hopefully it doesn't explode as soon as I power it on.
 
[quote name='shytface']Think I might actually trade my old ass Xenon 360 in towards a PS3 if I can find a Black Ops or Killzone 3 bundle. $95 for that guaranteed RROD pos is probably the best deal I'll get, and I'm in the market for a PS3 anyways before Uncharted 3 comes out. Haven't even turned it on in over a year, hopefully it doesn't explode as soon as I power it on.[/QUOTE]

Will they take in RROD for $95?? I have one just laying around that I wouldn't mind trading in
 
[quote name='bigpimpin07']Will they take in RROD for $95?? I have one just laying around that I wouldn't mind trading in[/QUOTE]

They won't take RROD. It's costs them more to repair it.
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']for the 3-$10 can you trade in 6 games and get $20 bonus?[/QUOTE]

Yes, assuming that they are current gen games that have TiV $1.50 or higher.
 
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