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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)
GameStop.com said:
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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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Whatever decisions you have to make, make em now because its 99% likely TIVs are going to crash tonight, reflecting the updated website TIVs and tomorrow the value WITH the 50% coupon will basically be the base TIV.  Don't be one of those guys who complains that they missed out, you still have plenty of time to go today.

My biggest problem is that Best Buy GCU makes it impossible to buy new games at gamestop, especially with their stupid shenanigans of opening boxes and crap like that.  Plus with a Best Buy CC and movers coupon, the last few months have been massive discounts at BBY on any new game.  But the 10% cc offer ends in 2 weeks, so its nice to have built up a big nearly $1k credit bank at Gamestop for 2015.

Also my gamestop had flyers for Playstation TV, aka vita lite.  $129 for the bundle - TV + 8GB card + DualShock 3 + Lego game, $99 for just TV.  It looks like a real piece of crap, pretty mad at Sony for doubling down on their crappy proprietary memory card instead of opening up to SD card.

 
Vigilante said:
Duh. :roll:

I look at credit as separate forms of payment and treat it more like real money.
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Credit *is* real money when it's cash convertible. GameStop credit can convert into Amazon credit or Shell credit, and I spend hundreds at those two retailers most months. I guess it makes some sense to spend it more freely than cash if you don't normally spend at Amazon or Shell.
 
Anyone know what the subject or date on the email that was sent out by GS is? Took a quick look through emails I've received from them recently but didn't see anything that jumped out as "50% code".  I've got one code already, but not going to be able to get home and get my other games before tonight anyway, so will have to hope TIVs last til tomorrow and try again if I can.

Edit: just to confirm, I AM going still tonight, but only will be able to trade in "flippable" things from other retailers since I can't get home first.

 
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I hope Madden 15 has an epic TIV tomorrow

Tomorrow I'm going to Best Buy to pick up my pre-order ($10 back in points) :ps4: Madden 15 with the $10 off coupon + GCU discount & giftcards after that.

Same process (minus pre-order) for :Xboxone: Madden 15
 
The trade-in values I got as of 40 minutes ago. All base prices.

Bravely Default (3DS) - $22

Tomodachi Life (3DS) - $20

Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3dS) - $20

Tales of Xillia 2 (PS3) - $30

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) - $35

Portal 2 (PS3) - $9

Orange Box (PS3) - $14

I kind of regret trading some of my other 3DS games that I got a month ago during Best Buy's 3DS sale.

 
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iduncurr said:
It should be titled

Your Exclusive Summer Sale code from GameStop.com
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I got two emails like this but ignored them since they show dates in July for the same period Gamestop was doing the promo without needing a coupon. Am I misunderstanding those emails? Here's the fine print below the code on each:

50% Extra Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade 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. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra in-store credit applies only when trading games and accessories. Offer valid 7/14/14 through 7/27/14.

 
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Bobby's Universe said:
I hope Madden 15 has an epic TIV tomorrow

Tomorrow I'm going to Best Buy to pick up my pre-order ($10 back in points) :ps4: Madden 15 with the $10 off coupon + GCU discount & giftcards after that.

Same process (minus pre-order) for :Xboxone: Madden 15
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We already know its $35 base in their system, so as long as it stays like that tomorrow we could get up to $56 with bonuses.

 
WNYX585AM said:
I got two emails like this but ignored them since they show dates in July for the same period Gamestop was doing the promo without needing a coupon. Am I misunderstanding those emails? Here's the fine print below the code on each:

50% Extra Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade 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. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra in-store credit applies only when trading games and accessories. Offer valid 7/14/14 through 7/27/14.
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Both of mine came in August (3rd/12th) and it states the date of August 25-31

 
For those that didn't notice darks souls 2 ps3 and pvz garden warfare are both getting 32$ with coupon and pur . Got both for 15$ each at target last week ... off they go .
 
Black ops 2 for PS3 is $20 base...I just need to find a plastic case to bring in because I'm keeping my steelbook. I know I don't need a case but I'm not a fan of people who don't take care of their discs.

 
If I traded the lot of games I'm probably not going to play anymore I'd end up with $398.40...It's just the matter of finding out how much Best Buy is offering on some of these games because I prefer BBY credit...D=

 
Was wondering if anyone has an extra coupon as well.  Just looking for one, want to trade in my MK8 and SMW3D.   Checked my email and never received one.

Thank you.

 
Don't have iPhone or iPod so can't check TIV. Can somebody check for me?

CoD GHOSTS (xbox one & ps3)
CoD BO2 (ps3)
CoD BO1 (ps3)
GTA V (ps3)
Animal crossing New Leaf (3DS)
Mario Kart 7 (3DS)


Thanks.
 
So this is new.  I traded in at a Gamestop in San Jose, CA, and they required my ID this time.  The employee said it's a new thing that started last week and all GS in San Jose will be required to check your ID when trading in now.

 
I code I got from here worked perfectly fine at my gamestop and they didn't care if I had the coupon or not.  At first it was inputted wrong giving me only $47 then we tried again and luckily it worked giving me $80.  Not too shabby.

 
edstaya said:
Don't have iPhone or iPod so can't check TIV. Can somebody check for me?

CoD GHOSTS (xbox one & ps3) $22 (for both)
CoD BO2 (ps3) $20
CoD BO1 (ps3) $10
GTA V (ps3) $25
Animal crossing New Leaf (3DS) $16
Mario Kart 7 (3DS) $16


Thanks.
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Answered the CoD since I just looked those up. I had my phone right here so why not?

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
OH! FYI DO NOT LET THEM SUSPEND THE TRANSACTION AFTER THEY'VE ADDED THE COUPON ON!

It used the coupon and gave me the bonus but when he resumed it the coupon value was gone and it wouldn't recognize the code any longer. Had to go find another one floating around my car.
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i am confused, why would someone suspend the transaction during a trade in?

 
I don't know if this just my GameStop or not but told the person I spoke with another employee about the 50% voucher.  She said just mention it and we have to honor the voucher.  Hope that helps some people looking for a code. 

Also, GameStop gave me $30 for CoD: Ops 2 saying its in high demand since they are low on them. 

$30 for Titanfall (360)

$14.50 for Skyrim (360)

In case anyone needed values for these games. 

 
edstaya said:
Don't have iPhone or iPod so can't check TIV. Can somebody check for me?

CoD GHOSTS (xbox one & ps3)
CoD BO2 (ps3)
CoD BO1 (ps3)
GTA V (ps3)
Animal crossing New Leaf (3DS)
Mario Kart 7 (3DS)


Thanks.
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but you do have access to this thread and access to the 1st page , where all xbox one and PS3 TIVS are current.

 
YBX87 said:
i am confused, why would someone suspend the transaction during a trade in?
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So you can look around or get what you're getting and do it all in one go to maintain their numbers? Or in this case it was one employee and right as he started on me about eight people walked in and got in line so I let him deal with that.
 
Kevlar338 said:
My only predicament is do I take 32$ for ghosts ps4 now or take my chances that bb value won't drop and get 42$ tomorrow .
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Best Buy is usually good about not dropping values mid week. I can only remember one time they did it. They're pretty consistent about dropping them Saturday or Sunday morning right before opening.

 
Geco17 said:
Best Buy is usually good about not dropping values mid week. I can only remember one time they did it. They're pretty consistent about dropping them Saturday or Sunday morning right before opening.
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They do mid week drops all the time, usually Monday- Wednesday, and even mid-day drops. Usually it's on stuff that's clearly wrong or getting abused like crazy.
 
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tearsintherain said:
Whatever decisions you have to make, make em now because its 99% likely TIVs are going to crash tonight, reflecting the updated website TIVs and tomorrow the value WITH the 50% coupon will basically be the base TIV. Don't be one of those guys who complains that they missed out, you still have plenty of time to go today.

My biggest problem is that Best Buy GCU makes it impossible to buy new games at gamestop, especially with their stupid shenanigans of opening boxes and crap like that. Plus with a Best Buy CC and movers coupon, the last few months have been massive discounts at BBY on any new game. But the 10% cc offer ends in 2 weeks, so its nice to have built up a big nearly $1k credit bank at Gamestop for 2015.

Also my gamestop had flyers for Playstation TV, aka vita lite. $129 for the bundle - TV + 8GB card + DualShock 3 + Lego game, $99 for just TV. It looks like a real piece of crap, pretty mad at Sony for doubling down on their crappy proprietary memory card instead of opening up to SD card.
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Vita TV has been out for a while. I have one and enjoy it but yes the memory prices are insane and it could definitely use some work.

 
Beega said:
I don't know if this just my GameStop or not but told the person I spoke with another employee about the 50% voucher. She said just mention it and we have to honor the voucher. Hope that helps some people looking for a code.

Also, GameStop gave me $30 for CoD: Ops 2 saying its in high demand since they are low on them.

$30 for Titanfall (360)

$14.50 for Skyrim (360)

In case anyone needed values for these games.
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Thanks i might as well try that if i can't get a coupon.

 
Considering how many people are flipping ghosts...meh it's a 50/50 gamble with that. I wouldn't be surprised if the trade-in system went down for that sole reason.

 
iduncurr said:
Considering how many people are flipping ghosts...meh it's a 50/50 gamble with that. I wouldn't be surprised if the trade-in system went down for that sole reason.
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i remember people were abusing the star wars force unleashed game at bb, it was only like $11 tiv. bestbuy dropped it mid week

 
Just got $123.20

                                                            BASE       50%      PUR       TOTAL

X-Men Destiny (360)                       -   $6.00 +   $3.00 + $0.60 =     $9.60

Dance Central 3 (360)                    - $11.00 +   $5.50 + $1.10 =   $17.60

Jak and Dexter Collection (PS3)     -   $8.00 +   $4.00 + $0.80 =   $12.80

MGV:GZ (PS4)                                - $12.00 +   $6.00 + $1.20 =   $19.20

Tank! Tank! Tank! (WiiU)               -   $5.00 +   $2.50 + $0.50 =     $8.00

Harvest Moon: Two Towns (3DS)    -   $6.00 +   $3.00 + $0.60 =     $9.60

Jak and Dexter Collection (Vita)      -   $9.00 +   $4.50 + $0.90 =   $14.40

Borderlands 2 (Vita)                        - $20.00 + $10.00 + $2.00 =   $32.00

 
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iduncurr said:
Black ops 2 for PS3 is $20 base...I just need to find a plastic case to bring in because I'm keeping my steelbook. I know I don't need a case but I'm not a fan of people who don't take care of their discs.
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That TIV is awesome...hopefully It doesnt mean that it's rare. Gamestop will probably sell it for $50 lol
 
just got back from trading in mlb 14 the show. the workers congratulated me for a trade in of $56... as I walked out, they were laughing that it was more than they sold it for. I was surprised they no one had done that trade there yet today

 
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