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

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

Guaranteed $30/$40 on select games (Varying End Dates)
GameStop.com said:
Rotating promo list found at http://www.gamestop.com/collection/trade-in
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$125 in credit on PS3/360 traded towards New PS4 (Ends 11/9/14)
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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, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,23,24,25

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the PowerUp Rewards card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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Heard something from a fellow flipper today. His account was banned but not his license since the license stuff is just for the county anyhow. Are there any Cag's who can confirm this?
 
So here's the deal with the Birthday coupon

I used it once on Monday without any issues. I tried using it yesterday and the coupon didn't work. I tried it again at another store today and still nothing. I have my friend come in and try the code with his PUR account and the code works no problem.

So my guess is they can actually limit the coupon usage on your PUR account. Not sure how long I will have to wait again to use the coupon. Has anyone actually used the birthday code without a PUR account?

 
I haven't tried it without a PUR, but can't you just go get another PUR account? As soon as I can get 15k points, I'm just going to get a 2nd PUR for buying stuff, so it's not all attached to my main account.

How many coupons have you used in the past week/month? I've used 11 in the past 1.5 weeks and they still work fine for me.

 
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Deader2818 said:
So they are doing a PS4 weekend from friday to sunday. Nothing amazing though

MLB, Watch Dogs and Infamous are on sale for 39.99

Knack and Killzone are 19.99

The PS4 Camera is 39.99 and they have the 64 GB Vita memory card for 99.99 but it says refurbished

Now, if you can PM the prices at Target sunday you could get Watch Dogs for 20.99 + tax
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The 64 GB Vita cards are still in the packaging from Japan but sold as used, so PUR Pro & coupons can be used on it.

Is $40 the cheapest the camera has been new? Even in December that one day when I bought mine from TRU it was $45 & that was with a coupon.
 
Prison Mike said:
So here's the deal with the Birthday coupon

I used it once on Monday without any issues. I tried using it yesterday and the coupon didn't work. I tried it again at another store today and still nothing. I have my friend come in and try the code with his PUR account and the code works no problem.

So my guess is they can actually limit the coupon usage on your PUR account. Not sure how long I will have to wait again to use the coupon. Has anyone actually used the birthday code without a PUR account?
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I would think more people would have reported something similar to yours. I think it's account specific. Otherwise, if it was a widespread change to the coupons, other folks would have reported by now. Haven't used the coupon in a week so I can't say from personal experience yet even though I had a chance earlier today.

Don't you hate it when you're picking something up at a store and realized you could have gotten something else at the same time? D'oh!

 
Donut2922 said:
I would think more people would have reported something similar to yours. I think it's account specific. Otherwise, if it was a widespread change to the coupons, other folks would have reported by now. Haven't used the coupon in a week so I can't say from personal experience yet even though I had a chance earlier today.

Don't you hate it when you're picking something up at a store and realized you could have gotten something else at the same time? D'oh!
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There have been several posts from other users awhile back about the birthday coupon not working. I simply ignored it because it I never ran into that issue until now.

I probably use the coupon maybe once or twice a month so it's not too excessive

 
gospelman said:
I had a 30% tiv bonus coupon and a 20% off preowned (effectively same thing as bday) appear on my PUR account last month for no clear reason. No closings in my area that I'm aware of.
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Those are def store closing in your area coupons. I live on long island and know there are no stores closing here but I get them all the time from stores closing in Connecticut lol. Falls within the mileage radius for me

 
Shaniqwa said:
Heard something from a fellow flipper today. His account was banned but not his license since the license stuff is just for the county anyhow. Are there any Cag's who can confirm this?
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Was it from using too many Kongregate coupons?

Is it still just one person who reported being banned? Did anyone else get banned or red flagged? I'm worried about losing my PUR points like that one person reported. I'm tempted to just go redeem a coupon for a PS4 controller or Xbox One controller even though I don't really even need either of them.

I could do a $50 coupon, but I can't figure out anything to buy aside from a PSP or PSP GO, which according to Gamestop.com none of my stores have in stock in any color or variant.

I used a lot of coupons and I'm worried.

 
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I was able to find a used destiny xb1 so I bought it w/ bday coupon and the girl who rang me up damn she was fine as hell

Game ain't that good tho
 
SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
Was it from using too many Kongregate coupons?

Is it still just one person who reported being banned? Did anyone else get banned or red flagged? I'm worried about losing my PUR points like that one person reported. I'm tempted to just go redeem a coupon for a PS4 controller or Xbox One controller even though I don't really even need either of them.

I could do a $50 coupon, but I can't figure out anything to buy aside from a PSP or PSP GO, which according to Gamestop.com none of my stores have in stock in any color or variant.

I used a lot of coupons and I'm worried.
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If I'm really the only one banned it must of been a Jr. Detective. I know I wasn't the worst offender.
 
Shaniqwa said:
If I'm really the only one banned it must of been a Jr. Detective. I know I wasn't the worst offender.
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Ran into Jr. Detective yesterday as well when I was trading in. Avoiding that store. I stacked birthday and b2g1 yesterday. Got metro redux, diablo 3 UEE and watch dogs for $77 :D
 
Hey quick question guys, I wanna do the $150 trade in for PS4 deal but I don't want the PS4, how long do I have to return it? It's a month for all unopened merchandise right? Just wanted to be sure it wasn't like a week for consoles or something like that

 
MillerTime2523 said:
Hey quick question guys, I wanna do the $150 trade in for PS4 deal but I don't want the PS4, how long do I have to return it? It's a month for all unopened merchandise right? Just wanted to be sure it wasn't like a week for consoles or something like that
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would think this would = a ban before any misuse of the 5 off coupon

 
slidecage said:
would think this would = a ban before any misuse of the 5 off coupon
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I think I've seen people here that have said they've been banned for abusing the hell out of their return policy, but I don't think doing it one or two times here and there is going to draw any suspicion or bans. Knock on wood though. Also, thanks for clearing that up Zero

 
Shaniqwa said:
If I'm really the only one banned it must of been a Jr. Detective. I know I wasn't the worst offender.
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I'm worried they just got to you first and they haven't gotten to the rest of us yet but they will.

I didn't think it was a big deal with all of the money I was spending. I didn't do the $5 off of $5 giftcards, but I bought lots of other giftcards. I bought mostly preowned games though that I otherwise wouldn't have bought without $5 off. At least I don't have any gamestop credit to take away if I get banned. I just have lots of powerup points I've been saving to out towards coupons for a ps4 console. I'm probably being too paranoid, but I'm using up Most of my points just in case.
 
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SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
I'm worried they just got to you first and they haven't gotten to the rest of us yet but they will.

I didn't think it was a big deal with all of the money I was spending. I didn't do the $5 off of $5 giftcards, but I bought lots of other giftcards. I bought mostly preowned games though that I otherwise wouldn't have bought without $5 off. At least I don't have any gamestop credit to take away if I get banned. I just have lots of powerup points I've been saving to out towards coupons for a ps4 console. I'm probably being too paranoid, but I'm using up Most of my points just in case.
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I'm thinking they don't really care if you used the $5 off coupons on used games. At least with those games, they were making some sort of profit or breaking even. The cards were straight up losses though.

 
I know this is an iffy one but I have two xbox 360s I want to trade in for this ps4 promo but I don't want a ps4. Is there anyway to do this but end up with credit to best buy somehow to get an X1 deal over there? Or should I just keep sitting on the consoles and avoid the hassle?
 
Zalaki said:
I know this is an iffy one but I have two xbox 360s I want to trade in for this ps4 promo but I don't want a ps4. Is there anyway to do this but end up with credit to best buy somehow to get an X1 deal over there? Or should I just keep sitting on the consoles and avoid the hassle?
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Trade in the 360 towards a PS4 and buy it. Return the PS4. Get your cash back and then the credit onto your PUR card. Use some GS to BBY flips to get the credit over the BBY. Last day to transfer credit easily today with the 50% bonus at BBY ending. Sniper Elite 3 for X1/PS4 are your easiest flips.

 
DarkRider23 said:
Trade in the 360 towards a PS4 and buy it. Return the PS4. Get your cash back and then the credit onto your PUR card. Use some GS to BBY flips to get the credit over the BBY. Last day to transfer credit easily today with the 50% bonus at BBY ending. Sniper Elite 3 for X1/PS4 are your easiest flips.
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This sounds like a whole lot of work for little to no gain, but if that's how you want to spend your time, by all means...

 
no doubt this has been discussed- but how can my store sell a 3DS game as NEW when they've already broken the seal on it? I'm talking about the display case on the floor that they slapped a 'new' sticker on. 

I asked about trading the "new" case for the same pre-owned version which was in a GS case. I thought their "new" case was an extra. Negative. Kid said the new case was for the "new game." Makes no farking sense. This is an outrage. I demand an investigation. 

Am I wrong??

 
frosty47 said:
no doubt this has been discussed- but how can my store sell a 3DS game as NEW when they've already broken the seal on it? I'm talking about the display case on the floor that they slapped a 'new' sticker on.

I asked about trading the "new" case for the same pre-owned version which was in a GS case. I thought their "new" case was an extra. Negative. Kid said the new case was for the "new game." Makes no farking sense. This is an outrage. I demand an investigation.
Am I wrong??
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First time shopping at GS?
 
frosty47 said:
no doubt this has been discussed- but how can my store sell a 3DS game as NEW when they've already broken the seal on it? I'm talking about the display case on the floor that they slapped a 'new' sticker on.

I asked about trading the "new" case for the same pre-owned version which was in a GS case. I thought their "new" case was an extra. Negative. Kid said the new case was for the "new game." Makes no farking sense. This is an outrage. I demand an investigation.

Am I wrong??
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All GS stores do that. One of the things most people hate about them. The fun part is, when you get one of their gutted NEW games and the codes inside were used lol.

 
kickrockz713 said:
All GS stores do that. One of the things most people hate about them. The fun part is, when you get one of their gutted NEW games and the codes inside were used lol.
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I guess my local store must be the only one who takes all of the paperwork out of the case too and puts it in a baggie with the disc in the little yellow sleeve.

 
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CookieParty said:
I guess my local store must be the only one who takes all of the paperwork out of the case too and puts it in a baggie with the disc in the little yellow sleeve.
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EldritchOnRye said:
Most stores do that but not all. Even of they so employees have been known to use the codes.
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I've bought a few a ea gutted games that had used online passes in them a couple years ago. I haven't touched a gutted new game in a while so maybe they're are doing their job and taking everything out now. Good thing there aren't many games using online passes anymore.

 
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Other than maybe potentially missing codes, the worst part of buying those last copies on the shelf is that sticker they use to "seal" the game. I sometimes forget to tell them I don't want the sticker on there and just getting the sticker off can be a bitch, not to mention the sticky residue it leaves. Even with Goo Gone, I've damaged cases trying to remove those things.

 
Konfusion said:
Other than maybe potentially missing codes, the worst part of buying those last copies on the shelf is that sticker they use to "seal" the game. I sometimes forget to tell them I don't want the sticker on there and just getting the sticker off can be a bitch, not to mention the sticky residue it leaves. Even with Goo Gone, I've damaged cases trying to remove those things.
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usually, that sticker is there as proof of you actually playing the 'new' game or not.

Once they refused a return claiming that it's open and I cannot return it, but I showed them that it was still intact and they did it.

 
Konfusion said:
Other than maybe potentially missing codes, the worst part of buying those last copies on the shelf is that sticker they use to "seal" the game. I sometimes forget to tell them I don't want the sticker on there and just getting the sticker off can be a bitch, not to mention the sticky residue it leaves. Even with Goo Gone, I've damaged cases trying to remove those things.
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Use the sticker to remove the gooey stuff. Take the sticker off and then keep putting it onto the case and removing it. Packing tape works too. It's much easier than GooGone. It shouldn't take more than a minute or two to do it this way.

 
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