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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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10% off + Free Shipping on New In-Stock Xbox 360 and PS3 game purchases $79.99 or more with code 10SAVE.

Not sure what you're going to use with it but there it is.
 
[quote name='The Long Haired Bard']So how do I get one of those Madden/NCAA coupons? Don't tell me it's only for Power Up members...[/QUOTE]

You should have gotten it when you bought your copy of NCAA. They are a physical coupon the stores were instructed to give out to NCAA purchasers.
 
Wondering the same thing...

[quote name='kyrhon']Just wondering, how often do these $50 extra TIV for consoles happen??[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='akuma77']have $100 credit and b2g1 free coupon for GS

how to flip ??[/QUOTE]

I would reccomend getting a running start, then throwing your hands toward the ground and propelling your feet and lower body in an arc over your head and arms!
 
[quote name='dabamus']I would reccomend getting a running start, then throwing your hands toward the ground and propelling your feet and lower body in an arc over your head and arms![/QUOTE]

Har har.
 
[quote name='akuma77']have $100 credit and b2g1 free coupon for GS

how to flip ??[/QUOTE]

Somebody mentioned the other day that they were hoping for a B2G1 sale because there were 5-6 decent flips to BB, but he never mentioned what titles he had found. I know it was said that DJ Hero is decent to transfer a small amount of credit, especially with BB's 40% bump. You could snag 3 copies of that (should be readily available used for all consoles in almost every GS) for around $20 in credit (including tax), and trade them to BB for $29 or so ($7/ea + 40% preorder bonus x3). I think Portal 2 is on sale at GS, so you could use that, but I don't know any other decent valued games in that price range right off hand.
 
:psp:Star Wars Battlefront Elite Squad..7.00
:psp:atv off road fury pro 1.50
:psp:need for speed carbon 2.50
:psp:assassin's creed bloodline 6.00

:ds:hannah montana 4.00
:ds:nicktoons battle for volcano 1.80
:ds:shrek superslam 1.20
:ds: legend of spyro 4.00
:ds:madden 2008 6.00!
:ds:nintendogs dachshund 7.00
:ds:club penguin 5.00

:wii:icarly 6.00
:wii:spongebob creature from the k...5.00
:wii:cars race o ramam 8.00
:wii:rayman raving rabbids tv party 7.00
:wii:bully 7.00
:wii:quantum solace 5.00
:wii:tiger woods 2009 5.00
:wii:nba live 2008 3.00
:wii:guitar hero aerosmith 1.00
:wii:cod modern warfare reflex9.00
:wii:wii play 2.50
:wii:wii sports 4.00

:ps3:star wars force unleashed 5.00

:360:nascar 2008 5.00
:360:kane lynch dead men 2.50

:ps2:god of war II 2.50

I didn't realize I had duplicate copies in the box I traded in but luckily they took them without issue. Including those and a couple hdmis, I've got half of my Star Wars 360! Can't wait...although I don't know if I will be able to actually open the box and use it.

maybe 2?...hmmm
 
I just sent my 360 to Microsoft to fix a RROD issue.

Once I get it back, could I trade it in at my local GS for credit toward a new 360?

Thanks
 
FOr the trade in 3 games and get $10 extra dollars, can i stack and get another 10 if I include another 3 games on top of the 3 games i am already trading in?
 
[quote name='pbsfinest2004']FOr the trade in 3 games and get $10 extra dollars, can i stack and get another 10 if I include another 3 games on top of the 3 games i am already trading in?[/QUOTE]

Yes, as long as they have a base trade in value of $2 or above. The computer will add it automatically.
 
Just called a couple stores on my way to make some trades. Here are today's quotes.

360
Bioshock 2 - $3
Cars Mater National - $5
Fallout New Vegas - $8
Mass Effect 2 - $7
NCAA Football 10 - $2
NFL Head Coach 09 - $0.25
WWE Sd v Raw 09 - $4


PS3
Kane & Lynch Dog Days - $9
Rock Band 3 - $5
 
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I'll give you guys a dollar plus pay for shipping more than what they give.

let me know!

:bouncy:


[quote name='snake']Sonic Rush (DS) 3.00
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin (DS) 5.00
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 (PSP) 2.50

Arcade Unplugged (360) 2.00
Star Wars Force Unleashed (360) 3.00
Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock (360) 7.00
Left 4 Dead (360) 6.00
Where the Wild Things Are (360) 2.50
The Bigs 2 (360) 5.00
Sonics Ultimate Genesis Collection (360) 5.50
Lego Rock Band (360) 2.50
Popcap Arcade Hits Volume 2 (360) 4.00
Gears of War 2 (360) 5.00
Bayonetta (360) 6.00
Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands (360) 6.00
Splinter Cell Conviction (360) 6.00

Resistance 2 (ps3) 5.00
God of War 3 (ps3) 6.00
Blazblue Calamity Trigger (ps3) 4.00
Ferrari Challenge (ps3) 3.00
TNA Impact (ps3) 2.50[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='shytface']Anyone brought in a 360 lately? Is it still $60 base?[/QUOTE]
Yep, I traded one in yesterday evening and that's what I got.
 
Base TiV 8/6/11

360
Blood Stone 007 - $8
Captain America - $16
Devil May Cry 4 - $2

DS
Drawn to Life - $2.50
Pokemon Diamond - $10
Spiderman Shattered Dimensions - $5
 
Base TIV as of 08/06/11:

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Xbox 360
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Halo 3 $2.00
Spider-Man 3 $3.00

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PSP
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Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X $3.00

HDMI cable $5.00

BTW, Gran Turismo 5 is only 34.99 used this week ($31.49 with PU Pro) which is pretty good considering it has had $22-23 base value at GS and BB for a while now. Base value could be lower this week at GS due to the sale but it will prob go back up.
 
[quote name='shytface']Anyone brought in a 360 lately? Is it still $60 base?[/QUOTE]

$60 with out the extra $50 hardware bonus? or is it included already?
 
[quote name='GamerDude316']$60 without. I traded mine in last week and got $110 towards a 250 GB Slim...walked out paying $189 for it. Hell of a deal![/QUOTE]
Heh, that's exactly what I will be doing later tonight. I also have a slew of games worth about another $100 after Powerup Rewards and the $10 bonuses, so hopefully I won't be spending much to upgrade my console!
 
[quote name='GamerDude316']$60 without. I traded mine in last week and got $110 towards a 250 GB Slim...walked out paying $189 for it. Hell of a deal![/QUOTE]


I see great. One question though, did you have to include your previous hardrive? Because really I would just trade this 360 and keep the 20 gb harddrive and just buy the 4gb and use the old 20gb harddive on it. Now this plan would not work if game stop requires me to give them the harddrive too.
 
I was able to trade in my old 360 + some games I had and was able to get a new 4gb 360 for $11.00. :bouncy:

QUOTE=hypertails02;8735000]Heh, that's exactly what I will be doing later tonight. I also have a slew of games worth about another $100 after Powerup Rewards and the $10 bonuses, so hopefully I won't be spending much to upgrade my console![/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='jkimrey']I was able to trade in my old 360 + some games I had and was able to get a new 4gb 360 for $11.00. :bouncy:

QUOTE=hypertails02;8735000]Heh, that's exactly what I will be doing later tonight. I also have a slew of games worth about another $100 after Powerup Rewards and the $10 bonuses, so hopefully I won't be spending much to upgrade my console![/QUOTE][/QUOTE]


that must be a good satisfactions paying up only $11 for it haha
 
[quote name='ace1233']I see great. One question though, did you have to include your previous hardrive? Because really I would just trade this 360 and keep the 20 gb harddrive and just buy the 4gb and use the old 20gb harddive on it. Now this plan would not work if game stop requires me to give them the harddrive too.[/QUOTE]

The HDD would be seperate, so you could keep it. The 20GB HDD will not pop onto the slim console. You would need to get some sort of casing for it from what I understand.
 
[quote name='Sunfire14']The HDD would be seperate, so you could keep it. The 20GB HDD will not pop onto the slim console. You would need to get some sort of casing for it from what I understand.[/QUOTE]


Okay great, so I'll try selling it tomorrow. Regarding the HDD, I watched a youtube vid where you have to pop open the 20gb and then inside is the actual hdd and then you can slide it in the slim.
 
Yeah, you can just slide it in. It's better to have a HDD casing so it's more sturdy, but if you're not going to be moving it around a lot, you can just slide the hard drive right in.
 
[quote name='I OU a Beatn']Yeah, you can just slide it in. It's better to have a HDD casing so it's more sturdy, but if you're not going to be moving it around a lot, you can just slide the hard drive right in.[/QUOTE]

cool....yeah I really wouldn't be moving it much so I think I should be fine
 
Does Gamestop still have a free shipping code for online orders? I asked in another thread, but I don't think anyone is going to see it in that thread.
 
[quote name='ace1233']I see great. One question though, did you have to include your previous hardrive? Because really I would just trade this 360 and keep the 20 gb harddrive and just buy the 4gb and use the old 20gb harddive on it. Now this plan would not work if game stop requires me to give them the harddrive too.[/QUOTE]

Nope. You can keep your hard drive. They'll offer you a couple bucks for it but its a pretty lousy deal. If space isnt an issue for you I know you can put the 20 GB into a 4 GB slim (there's youtube vids of how to do it), but 20 GB still isnt a whole lot. Its the main reason I upgraded actually
 
[quote name='FreeskierInVT']GameStop sent me a 20% off coupon the other day for my birthday. Does anyone know if this would stack with the 10% Pro card discount?[/QUOTE]

Yes it stacks, I just got it the other day as well. It will only work on one game in the transaction though. It also took the edge card discount off after the 20% coupon discount. So instead of being 30% off, it took 20% off and then 10% off of that. I am not sure if it can be used more than once though, I have not tried printing a second and using it yet. The coupon code on mine was EBC3024363, is this the same as yours?
 
[quote name='GamerDude316']Nope. You can keep your hard drive. They'll offer you a couple bucks for it but its a pretty lousy deal. If space isnt an issue for you I know you can put the 20 GB into a 4 GB slim (there's youtube vids of how to do it), but 20 GB still isnt a whole lot. Its the main reason I upgraded actually[/QUOTE]


haha yea true prolly 20gb isn't enough, but truthfully I just use the 360 for exclusives and i really don't wanna spen more than $150 for a new xbox. Maybe down the line I can get a cheap Hdd for it
 
Just a heads up - if that coupon code isn't tied to your account somehow, couldn't someone see it and use it online?

Might want to edit the post and remove it.



[quote name='Sunfire14']Yes it stacks, I just got it the other day as well. It will only work on one game in the transaction though. It also took the edge card discount off after the 20% coupon discount. So instead of being 30% off, it took 20% off and then 10% off of that. I am not sure if it can be used more than once though, I have not tried printing a second and using it yet. The coupon code on mine was xxxxxxx, is this the same as yours?[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Sunfire14']Yes it stacks, I just got it the other day as well. It will only work on one game in the transaction though. It also took the edge card discount off after the 20% coupon discount. So instead of being 30% off, it took 20% off and then 10% off of that. I am not sure if it can be used more than once though, I have not tried printing a second and using it yet. The coupon code on mine was EBC3024363, is this the same as yours?[/QUOTE]

Same code on mine. Since it doesn't appear to be a unique code, I'm guessing it can be used more than once. Also it doesn't appear in my active offers section on the PowerUp website.
 
[quote name='jkimrey']Just a heads up - if that coupon code isn't tied to your account somehow, couldn't someone see it and use it online?

Might want to edit the post and remove it.[/QUOTE]

Coupon says it can't be used online
 
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