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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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[quote name="Geco17" post="12040734" timestamp="1409083634"]It just gets bumped up to the $75 or $150 value. It does it automatically when a PS4 is scanned.[/quote]the base is already $75 so what's the point of the promo?
 
Okay so is the consensus that we should holdon to next gen games for that promo on friday in hopes that it stacks with 50% or trade in everything asap to avoid falling tiv's?
 
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johnmstewart said:
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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ESPN Sports. $6
Game Party Champions. $2.50
Tekken Tag 2. $8
Warriors Orochi 3 hyper. $2.50
Ninja Gaiden 3. $3.00
Transformers Prime. $4.00
 
Ketsui said:
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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If you only had one 50% coupon, you should have waited & bundled all your games for the trade...especially for such a small profit lol
 
I have the first version PS3 60gb, does this mean if I traded into GS, I will get $150 towards the PS4? Thanks for the help.

Edit: Nevermind, its only $75 :(

 
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I wonder if I can equip that arcade Xbox i got from amazon with a 250HD for that promo lol. I already have a ps4 tho, I probably return the system...... I wish they bring that 40% promo back so I can dump my PS4 for the destiny one.

 
Bobby's Universe said:
If you only had one 50% coupon, you should have waited & bundled all your games for the trade...especially for such a small profit lol
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Thats the thing i have no more games to trade in (only 1). ive been flipping them by using my 20% bday coupon+ 10% PUR but since values have tanked, I dont see making trips to gamestop for a $6 credit profit worth it anymore =( I only have NBA 2k14 left

 
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None of the base value of the games I traded in yesterday changed mid-day and the employee even let me trade in 2 copies of the same game, same platform but probably only because I traded some other games with it. If I trade in 2 same games, they'd deny them for sure right?

 
saringhat said:
None of the base value of the games I traded in yesterday changed mid-day and the employee even let me trade in 2 copies of the same game, same platform but probably only because I traded some other games with it. If I trade in 2 same games, they'd deny them for sure right?
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most likely, again depends on the store and employee. I think having several games does help though.

Closest Bestbuy didn't have DK (or MLB) so I did a pickup at another store. Now I have to hold off on trading in until tomorrow.

Again if anyone has spare 50% codes, I'll trade xbl trials or random dlc I may have.

 
From two days of work. I have to sit out the rest of the day since I have other business today.

Later yall. If you don't ave over 1k, you aint doing this right. This is the kind of flip opportunity that comes along once a year. You snooze, you lose.

 
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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To bad you didn't get the infamous deal last week. Code works even if you return the system :)
 
Liquid Metal said:
From two days of work. I have to sit out the rest of the day since I have other business today.

Later yall. If you don't ave over 1k, you aint doing this right. This is the kind of flip opportunity that comes along once a year. You snooze, you lose.
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What are you flipping? GS to GS with bday coupon or something? I would like to take advantage of that more, but I only have 1 GS in town and the 2nd is 40 minutes away. I'm assuming if you're doing GS to GS you have multiple PUR accounts and a handful of stores in your area?

 
MillerTime2523 said:
What are you flipping? GS to GS with bday coupon or something? I would like to take advantage of that more, but I only have 1 GS in town and the 2nd is 40 minutes away. I'm assuming if you're doing GS to GS you have multiple PUR accounts and a handful of stores in your area?
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Probably. I've got 10 in the immediate area with another 5 a reasonable distance away.

 
I have an extra 50% code I'd like to trade for a plants vs zombies garden warfare Cheetos code. Been hitting my local target everyday for a week and no luck finding a code, nor an employee who knows what I'm talking about. So if anyone's willing to make that trade I'd be really happy to get those dlc characters. Thanks in advance.
 
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The easiest is best buy to GS, with GCU discount and movers coupon you can pick up games at Best Buy for $28 (MLB, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Wii U)  that sell at GS for $45.  Target is obviously the other big one, getting COD Ghosts for $5 and selling for $30-35 (dunno what the current TIV is) is a huge profit.  

Do that 20 times and you're already up $900, although you need (1) Gamestops that don't ask for IDs (2) multiple PUR Pros (3) Targets that allow you to PM+discount, (4) multiple GCUs if you are buying at Best Buy.

Just realize however clever you think you may be there is always someone more clever.  There are guys on Wall Street who basically do exactly the same thing we are doing here (margin arbitrage) and make $100k in a few minutes.  Then there are big hedge fund players who do it on international currency markets and make $100 million in a few seconds.  The guy on the $1 billion yacht isn't too impressed with our shenanigans.

I'm sure out there in deep space is some alien planet arbitrageur who buys and sells entire solar systems for fun

 
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tearsintherain said:
The easiest is best buy to GS, with GCU discount and movers coupon you can pick up games at Best Buy for $28 (MLB, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Wii U) that sell at GS for $45. Target is obviously the other big one, getting COD Ghosts for $5 and selling for $30-35 (dunno what the current TIV is) is a huge profit.

Do that 20 times and you're already up $900, although you need (1) Gamestops that don't ask for IDs (2) multiple PUR Pros (3) Targets that allow you to PM+discount, (4) multiple GCUs if you are buying at Best Buy.

Just realize however clever you think you may be there is always someone more clever. There are guys on Wall Street who basically do exactly the same thing we are doing here (margin arbitrage) and make $100k in a few minutes. Then there are big hedge fund players who do it on international currency markets and make $100 million in a few seconds. The guy on the $1 billion yacht isn't too impressed with our shenanigans.

I'm sure out there in deep space is some alien planet arbitrageur who buys and sells entire solar systems for fun
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LOL

 
tearsintherain said:
The easiest is best buy to GS, with GCU discount and movers coupon you can pick up games at Best Buy for $28 (MLB, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Wii U) that sell at GS for $45. Target is obviously the other big one, getting COD Ghosts for $5 and selling for $30-35 (dunno what the current TIV is) is a huge profit.

Do that 20 times and you're already up $900, although you need (1) Gamestops that don't ask for IDs (2) multiple PUR Pros (3) Targets that allow you to PM+discount, (4) multiple GCUs if you are buying at Best Buy.

Just realize however clever you think you may be there is always someone more clever. There are guys on Wall Street who basically do exactly the same thing we are doing here (margin arbitrage) and make $100k in a few minutes. Then there are big hedge fund players who do it on international currency markets and make $100 million in a few seconds. The guy on the $1 billion yacht isn't too impressed with our shenanigans.

I'm sure out there in deep space is some alien planet arbitrageur who buys and sells entire solar systems for fun
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Yeah, I kind of figured as much. I was doing similar flips from Best Buy too but the profits weren't that great for me since I don't have GCU. Would probably pull the trigger if it came back for $60 but I definitely don't / wouldn't shop there enough to justify $120. Didn't seem to me like there were any flips with big enough margins to make that much so I was interested and impressed by over 2k.

And yeah, I've sort of wondered if and how to apply these flipping skills to something actually meaningful. Would be cool to get into stocks and what not by utilizing the same principles, but honestly since I've started trying to flip I've mainly been just taking advantage of the generosity of CAGs, I might be in too deep trying to figure things out on my own haha.

 
Hey CAG today is my birthday,i turned 30 years old. and unfortunately i used my last 50% coupon for 2 small flips. Could any one hook me up with a 50% coupon code? I will be greatly appreciated. Ive been a CAG member since 2007 and greatly value this forum and website!@

 
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