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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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PS3

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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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Well its good till the 14th. I still have Ni No Kuni (digitally), Tomb Raider, Jak 3, and Uncharted 3 still in my backlog. Before trading in my ps3 would I have to delete my main account? I don't want my information or games that I have going to the eventual buyer.

 
Has anyone traded in today?

I was just wondering if somebody can confirm if the in-store system values are matching up with the iOS and website trade-in values (they weren't yesterday).

 
I was given a 360 that has RRoD but it's missing the Power Cord. If I buy the power cord can I trade it in towards the ps4 for $75 off? It's the original 20gb 360 and doesn't have a hard drive.

 
The ps3 trade in is tempting but I wanna keep my PS3 as a media streaming device, plus I have a backlog of games to finish. I think I'll just wait until black friday to get a ps4 with Walmart credit.

 
I'm trying to trade in a vita oled for a vita slim .  will any coupons work if I trade in the oled vita instore?

 
Geco17 said:
Ran into one of those guys today :D I pointed to the sign that said no purchase necessary and he was reluctant to hand me one.
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What freebie are you guys talking about? The 50% coupon? Or is there something else they're giving away?

Megamania said:
The thing is that I ordered the zelda monopoly, but I haven't seen it taken out yet.

It's still open, I imagine as it starts to ship out in october it will take out the money?
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I haven't made an online preorder in almost a year now but last year when I made an order, the funds were not removed from the gift card until time of shipment. It became a problem for me at the time because I had assumed it was deducted at the time the order was placed. Once the item was preparing to ship close to release date, Gamestop sent me an email notifying me that my order was on hold due to insufficient funds on my gift card. It was a mess because I was concerned that I couldn't easily confirm that my gift card was never charged before release date. So basically keep track of your gift card if you want to pay that way.
 
Looking to take in a stack of games today so if anyone has a spare 50% coupon they could give me I'd be most appreciative.

Thank you.

 
Do you guys think the the buy and return trick will work for the PS4?

Like when I trade in the PS3 I will get back the credit?

I honestly just want to get rid of my PS3 already and for $150 credit is enough for me, lol.

 
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Looking to buy mulitple coupons I'll pay $13 each. Let me know what you prefer. I got Paypal, Amazon, PSN, XBL, check, money order.

 
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Pliskin said:
Looking to buy mulitple coupons I'll pay $13 each. Let me know what you prefer. I got Paypal, Amazon, PSN, XBL, check, money order.
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i will sell it to you one for $5 in amazon credit, so you pm me if you want

 
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I'm glad I didn't get the infamous PS4 deal last week now that this trade offer is active.  I'd like to get rid of an Xbox 360 120GB and a PS3 320GB.  What are the chances I could get $75 + $150 trade in credit towards one PS4?

 
WNYX585AM said:
I'm glad I didn't get the infamous PS4 deal last week now that this trade offer is active. I'd like to get rid of an Xbox 360 120GB and a PS3 320GB. What are the chances I could get $75 + $150 trade in credit towards one PS4?
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if you get a willing employee/manager that allows to combine two console trade in

 
Donut2922 said:
What freebie are you guys talking about? The 50% coupon? Or is there something else they're giving away?
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It's the free Pokemon Mega Evolution cards Donut. It's for X and Y.

Megamania said:
Do you guys think the the buy and return trick will work for the PS4?

Like when I trade in the PS3 I will get back the credit?

I honestly just want to get rid of my PS3 already and for $150 credit is enough for me, lol.
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I just did it today. Actually bought it and then went to another store 5 minutes away and just said I changed my mind lol.

 
8/25/14 Base values

Xbox 360

Persona 4 Arena - $7

Tomb Raider $3.5

Dead or Alive 4 $1

Dragon's Dogma $2.5

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 $1

Wii

Super Smash Brothers Brawl $17.5

Mario Party 8 $17

New Super Mario Brothers $12

Resident Evil 4 $4

 
found my black ops 1 and forgot i had black ops 1 on ds lol, bought it for $1 at a yard sale years back , was meh

i will trade a club nintendo code for a gamestop 50% code, please help :D

 
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze is Best Buys DOTD so if you go in store you can get it for $39.99, $32 with GCU, $29 with GCU + movers.  Trades in for $48 ($30 base).  MLB 14 PS3 also is the same price at BB and trades in for $30 base ($48 after coupon/Pro).

Also if you still have the B2G1 coupon from Best Buy, getting three $10 lego games is a small profit - they trade in for $5 base ($8 with bonuses).

Finally the new Madden 15 for ps4/xbone trade in for $30 base ($48 after coupon/Pro), although I suspect you could literally stand outside Gamestop and probably make more money.  There was a constant stream of XBros picking up 360 Madden as I was doing my trades, all paying full MSRP.  Made me sad :(

Pick up the PS4 version if you are just going to trade, since its easier to open.  Also has a coupon for $4 off a Schick Razor for men inside it haha

 
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Here's the base values I got earlier today

Wii

Goldeneye 007 $3

Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess $10

Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword $30

New Super Mario Bros $12

Sonic Colors $3

Super Mario Galaxy $6

Super Mario Galaxy 2 $15

Wii U

Donkey Kong Country TF $30

Mario Kart 8 $30

Super Mario 3D World $30

Xbone

COD Ghosts $22

PS3

Dirt 3 $11

Fallout 3 GOTY $6

Fallout New Vegas Ultimate $8

3DS

Crossword Plus $0.90

Vita

AC Adaptor $2.20

Charging Cable $2.75

Fifa Soccer 13 $6

Mortal Kombat $6

 
Just two small flips today for my bday

fuqen GS wouldnt let me use MY ACTUAL bday coupon for 2 difference transaction

bought Super Mario 3d world $42.06 (20% bday coupon+10% PUR)

            Zelda Skyward Sword $35.99 (20% bday coupon+10% PUR)

Recieved Super Mario 3d wolrd- $35 base+ $15.00 50%+ $3 10% pur = $48

                Zelda Skyward-  $30 base+ $15 50%+ $3 10% pur =$48

spent $78.05 in credit, received $96 gift card, net flip profit of $17.95 before taxes

I have no more 50% coupon. I am sad =( can anyone PM me a code for my bday,please? =)

 
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Anyone willing to look up some values?

if not, I will have them scan them when i get there.

Wii U:

ESPN Sports

Game Party Champions

Tekken Tag 2

Warriors Orochi 3 hyper

Ninja Gaiden 3

Transformers Prime

 
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