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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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Just wanted to give a heads up, I don't know if its been mentioned but for some reason I have a B2g1 in my active offers that expires at the end of September. This isn't for my power up renewal and that's all I know. Sorry if this already common knowledge.
 
Well I finally got to trade my games in! $134.40 for 6 games isn't bad at all. Here's the games with base values:

Cod ghosts (xbox one) - $20
Titanfall (xbox one) - $22
Thief (Xbox one) -$13
Dark souls (Xbox 360) - $9
Need for speed carbon (xbox 360) - $10
Mirrors edge (xbox 360) - $10
 
If anyone has an extra they don't mind pm'ing me I would appreciate it. Won't be able to go out and do the trade ins till an hour before closing. Have some errands to do :/

 
Corgstradamus said:
Just wanted to give a heads up, I don't know if its been mentioned but for some reason I have a B2g1 in my active offers that expires at the end of September. This isn't for my power up renewal and that's all I know. Sorry if this already common knowledge.
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I have two coupons that expire 10/1: 20% off one used game/accessory (so basically a b-day coupon) and 30% extra trade-in credit on all games in a transaction. I might have to save that second one for a special occasion...
 
Vigilante said:
I have two coupons that expire 10/1: 20% off one used game/accessory (so basically a b-day coupon) and 30% extra trade-in credit on all games in a transaction. I might have to save that second one for a special occasion...
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Sounds like you had a store close near you. When a store closes they usually send those two out along with a 15% off new coupon.

 
[quote name="Deader2818" post="12054878" timestamp="1409514100"]Sounds like you had a store close near you. When a store closes they usually send those two out along with a 15% off new coupon.[/quote] well, non of the stores near me are closing, still, I got the same coupons.
 
Deader2818 said:
Sounds like you had a store close near you. When a store closes they usually send those two out along with a 15% off new coupon.
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I suspected as much. I wonder which store it might be, though, since I visited a bunch of the ones in my area recently and didn't see any indication of a store closing. :whistle2:k
 
Wow the gamestop I visited after eating was just superb! Trade went through like a breeze. They had a lot of stuff my gamestop didn't have. If it wasn't 40min away from me that would be my favorite gamestop (it's the one on N dale mabry highway, FL. Ref for other CAGs). Thanks to a fellow CAG I traded in
(Xbox 360)Titanfall- same as pokemon y
Pokemon x- same as pokemon y
Pokemon y- $20base, $32 after promo and pur
I then proceeded to get a used gears of war judgement for $1.97 with pur, birthday coupon, and $5 app coupon. Disc was prestine and it came with an unused gears of war code with xbox live trial. Good day after eating good food. Thanks CAGs xD
 
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YBX87 said:
vig, i am up to $800 gs credit now.
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Out of curiosity, do you keep it all on one card or multiple? Just wondering how employees react if it's all on one card. Employees act like it's a big deal whenever they see $200 credit on just one card of mine.

Is the limit of 5 titles traded in on a rolling month basis or is it a year?

 
DarkRider23 said:
Out of curiosity, do you keep it all on one card or multiple? Just wondering how employees react if it's all on one card. Employees act like it's a big deal whenever they see $200 credit on just one card of mine.

Is the limit of 5 titles traded in on a rolling month basis or is it a year?
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it is on one card. i just tell them i am saving/ planning to get a ps4 and xbox one on black friday, which i am not going to

 
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Deader2818 said:
Damn, I didnt get one of those.

DO you want anything for it? lol
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Pretty boring stuff but here are my latest Gamestop transactions, no real reason to get a B2G1 coupon.
Bought Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls, Port Royale 3 Gold Edition, Angry Birds Star Wars, $20 in PSN monies
Traded in Assassin's Creed IV, Angry Birds Star Wars, SRIV 4, NCIS, Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz

 
Could a kind soul with an iPhone check to see if CoD Ghosts for 360 and PS3 are both still holding at $11 base each?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Just Dance Wii U $10

I have traded in to this one Gamestop yesterday and today. I got the same guy and was trading in the same type of games as yesterday.    He let me use just the code for the 50% bonus yesterday but told me i had to bring in the actual because the codes are very easy to fake.  

Today he also let me use the code without the actual coupon.   But i guess he also knew my number to my PUR because he didn't ask me for it this time around.   You think he is looking into my account activity?  How would he know my PUR #?  Anyways i thought that was kinda weird, won't be going to this gamestop for some time.

 
Corgstradamus said:
Lol. I totally misread that, obviously. I'm not sure yet, it expires in a month and if I can't find anything I'll just give it to you. Just don't change your avatar in the meantime or else I won't remember you. :)
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Lol thanks man. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Ofc I wont. Why could forget a face like that?

 
Just got back from Gamestop, I'd say it went well. I traded in 90-something games (mostly older stuff), and after paying for the Powerup Rewards card, and using the +10% and the +50% coupon code, I've now got $369 in credit and a much cleaner apartment. Going to put that to good use come Black Friday. Thanks again for the code, McNubbin!

 
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paulgarcia said:
Today he also let me use the code without the actual coupon. But i guess he also knew my number to my PUR because he didn't ask me for it this time around. You think he is looking into my account activity? How would he know my PUR #? Anyways i thought that was kinda weird, won't be going to this gamestop for some time.
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Possible scenarios:
1. He asked you for your phone number or e-mail and looked up your PUR account that way.
2. He remembers your name or some other info (phone, e-mail, address, PUR number) about you after processing multiple trade-ins with you recently, and looked up your PUR account that way.
3. Your PUR was not applied to your transaction (I'm guessing this is not the case and you got 10% extra for PUR Pro).

If #2 is the case then I guess it's possible he's looking into your account activity, but far from conclusive. He might just remember some piece of info about you from taking multiple recent trade-ins from you and looked up your PUR account in the system.

Edit: 4th possible scenario. If he asked for your ID (i.e. Driver's License) to process the trade in, he could have looked up your PUR account from the info on your ID.
 
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Kind of off topic but I was planning on getting the Destiny Console Edition at Gamestop and stack the $50,25,10,5 off coupons. 

But I got in the BH deal they mistakenly had up [$518 for the Destiny Console, White Headset, and Extra White Remote]

I mean with Gamestop I'd be paying about $390ish (tax) but I'd be able to use my store credit that's been piling up.

I was planning on getting the extra remote and I do love the Gold Headset but it's white X_X

I'm not strapped for cash so either way works but what would you guys recommend?

 
hatback said:
If #2 is the case then I guess it's possible he's looking into your account activity, but far from conclusive. He might just remember some piece of info about you from taking multiple recent trade-ins from you and looked up your PUR account in the system.
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Yeah i did not give him my phone # or email and i got my !0%. So it would have to be #2, He probably just remembered my name i guess. I was just a little worried. But i better play it safe and go to another gamestop in my area the next few times i trade in anything. Thanks for breaking it down haha.

 
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Wal Mart sells Skyward Sword for $32.96, if you can find it. Base TiV is $30 ($48 w/PUR & 50%). Thought I'd mention it in case anyone has credit left from Ni No Kuni or Gears 3 and are looking for a last minute trade in. Since Wal Mart is next to a lot if GS may be worth checking if you are already going to GS.
 
I have 1 extra 50% trade-in coupon that expires today. If anyone wants it PM me. I'll edit this post when its gone.

****GONEZ

 
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iduncurr said:
Kind of off topic but I was planning on getting the Destiny Console Edition at Gamestop and stack the $50,25,10,5 off coupons.

But I got in the BH deal they mistakenly had up [$518 for the Destiny Console, White Headset, and Extra White Remote]

I mean with Gamestop I'd be paying about $390ish (tax) but I'd be able to use my store credit that's been piling up.

I was planning on getting the extra remote and I do love the Gold Headset but it's white X_X

I'm not strapped for cash so either way works but what would you guys recommend?
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I'd personally go for the Gamestop purchase. It's not often that you find something that's at least $90+ to buy there. The coupon stack is nice so might as well use it while you can. You're essentially getting an extra free $40 not to mention the extra $15 leftover after your second coupon stack purchase.

Lulgasms said:
4 exact titles a month before account flags yes?
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4 exact titles is fine - at the minimum. Nobody has actually confirmed whether it's by platform though. We first said it was 5 now it's 4. It's been tested now that 4 is the safe limit but I don't recall anybody actually proving that 4 of each platform (360, PS3, PS4, Xbone's of the same title would avoid any ban either).

 
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I have (5) extra 50% coupons if anyone needs them PM me.  Also you must have at least 50 posts as i don't feel like giving them out to lurkers.

 
MangaReader1290 said:
Are their any good flips with the renewal buy 2 get 1 free preowned games?
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Kind of late to the party there, but any game with a base TiV of $30 that can be sold back to them for $48 but you only have till end of day to use the 50% coupon so happy late hunting. The profit is roughly $45 if you paid only in trade credit and you live in an area that doesn't charge tax on trade credit.
 
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