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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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Xbox 360 Slim Adapter Base $26/ $28.60 PUR

Xbox One Adapter Base $32/ $35.20 PUR

Just wanted to check that the limit for each adapter is 4 trade in's per 30 days?

 
Anyone else been refused an exchange on a PS4 to an XB1, assuming you went back the next day and had traded in PS3/XBOX for the higher TIV's

My friend was fed the we will take back the credit, and you can't do an exchange line.

 
SadPanda99 said:
Anyone else been refused an exchange on a PS4 to an XB1, assuming you went back the next day and had traded in PS3/XBOX for the higher TIV's

My friend was fed the we will take back the credit, and you can't do an exchange line.
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Which makes sense since the promo explicitly says for ps4. I don't know why they can't just do it for both seeing how they cost exactly the same but, it's their perrogative.

 
pitfallharry219 said:
No, the bonus deal doesn't come into play AT ALL unless the console fully works. It's in the fine print of every system trade in bonus.
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The fine print says must be in working condition to receive full value. I traded in a defective 120GB slim PS3 towards the Destiny PS4 last night and got $122 credit for it. ($28 refurb fee).

 
SadPanda99 said:
Anyone else been refused an exchange on a PS4 to an XB1, assuming you went back the next day and had traded in PS3/XBOX for the higher TIV's

My friend was fed the we will take back the credit, and you can't do an exchange line.
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Go to another store and just do a normal return/rebuy. 90% of the employees don't care or won't even notice that the deal was only for PS4.

 
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SadPanda99 said:
Anyone else been refused an exchange on a PS4 to an XB1, assuming you went back the next day and had traded in PS3/XBOX for the higher TIV's

My friend was fed the we will take back the credit, and you can't do an exchange line.
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Fill out a survey on the person that told him that. They cannot take credit back, regardless of what they say. Though he is better off just returning it and then getting an X1 separately.

 
Score!

Picked up Destiny today used with the bday coupon. Was planning on grabbing it today new but getting a brand new copy for less than $40 is awesome.

The guy at Gamestop said that the guy who traded it in didn't realize that the game needed online. Guess buying PS+ was out of the picture...
 
cg8889 said:
Score!

Picked up Destiny today used with the bday coupon. Was planning on grabbing it today new but getting a brand new copy for less than $40 is awesome.

The guy at Gamestop said that the guy who traded it in didn't realize that the game needed online. Guess buying PS+ was out of the picture...
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Probably b/c of no Internet. Workers at the store I shop at see that all the time.
 
MSUHitman said:
Probably b/c of no Internet. Workers at the store I shop at see that all the time.
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I'll probably trade my copy from the PS4 bundle this week. Have no interest in online gaming (yes, one of the few) but wanted the white PS4. Will recoup some of the costs for the bundle. Also used the $50/25/10 any purchase coupons to further drop the price.

 
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Probably b/c of no Internet. Workers at the store I shop at see that all the time.
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I live in a rural area, and it is fairly common.

The good part is, I get a whole lot of online passes and DLC when I buy used.

They should probably put something on the box (they probably do, I've never looked actually), but I have seen a few people in Walmart arguing it didn't work or whatever.

 
So I just came back from game stop and they said i reached the trade limit not allowing me to purchase stuff with my trade credit what does that mean?

 
burritoman said:
I live in a rural area, and it is fairly common.

The good part is, I get a whole lot of online passes and DLC when I buy used.

They should probably put something on the box (they probably do, I've never looked actually), but I have seen a few people in Walmart arguing it didn't work or whatever.
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They do on the front of the X1 box.

 
FYI, guys, I tried using the B2G1 SotW coupon today and discovered that it only works on a single 3-game set, not multiples like I hoped. Does the B2G1 renewal coupon work on multiple sets?

 
Any of you guys know if gamestop takes games with a "not for resale" print on them,gonna try and get rid of that game since i just wanted the ps4 and the game is boring.

 
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That way of thinking is why walmart is the worst place to go at night
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Fixed that for you.

Vigilante said:
FYI, guys, I tried using the B2G1 SotW coupon today and discovered that it only works on a single 3-game set, not multiples like I hoped. Does the B2G1 renewal coupon work on multiple sets?
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The renewal coupon had never worked on multiple sets, in my experience.

Jay said:
Any of you guys know if gamestop takes games with a "not for resale" print on them,gonna try and get rid of that game since i just wanted the ps4 and the game is boring.
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Officially, no. Most employees will take it, though.

 
Jay said:
Any of you guys know if gamestop takes games with a "not for resale" print on them,gonna try and get rid of that game since i just wanted the ps4 and the game is boring.
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Yea, no issues at all. I traded mine in earlier.

"Not for Resale" refers to the retailer themselves. They are not permitted to divvy up bundled items and sell them separately.

 
Has anyone run into trouble returning a PS4 bought using the "get $150 for your PS3/X360 if you purchase a PS4" promo?

I'm planning to return it and transfer the $150 GS credit to bestbuy and buy an Xbox One there instead because they're offering free GCU. I just would like to know in advance whether I'll have any trouble returning the PS4 and receiving the full cash payment ($250) and the full trade in credit ($150) all back. I can imagine the scenario where an employee tells me "you only paid $250 for the PS4 so we can only give you $250 back".

I know from experience this works for the trade in games towards a preorder and receive an extra 30% promo but this PS4 promo involves much more money (and trade credit) so I'm not sure if there's a difference.

 
Hoping said:
Has anyone run into trouble returning a PS4 bought using the "get $150 for your PS3/X360 if you purchase a PS4" promo?

I'm planning to return it and transfer the $150 GS credit to bestbuy and buy an Xbox One there instead because they're offering free GCU. I just would like to know in advance whether I'll have any trouble returning the PS4 and receiving the full cash payment ($250) and the full trade in credit ($150) all back. I can imagine the scenario where an employee tells me "you only paid $250 for the PS4 so we can only give you $250 back".

I know from experience this works for the trade in games towards a preorder and receive an extra 30% promo but this PS4 promo involves much more money (and trade credit) so I'm not sure if there's a difference.
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How will you transfer the $150 credit to bestbuy?

 
mousebites said:
So I just came back from game stop and they said i reached the trade limit not allowing me to purchase stuff with my trade credit what does that mean?
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For trading in multiple copies of the same game or just traded in too much? If multiple copies, how many did you trade in?

 
dominator said:
Damn that really sucks, my friend said he was able to do two sets with one coupon.
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The employee/manager must have done an override for your friend--I trust the employee who conducted my transaction yesterday, so it wasn't as if he limited the coupon to only working on one set.

 
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Hoping said:
Has anyone run into trouble returning a PS4 bought using the "get $150 for your PS3/X360 if you purchase a PS4" promo?

I'm planning to return it and transfer the $150 GS credit to bestbuy and buy an Xbox One there instead because they're offering free GCU. I just would like to know in advance whether I'll have any trouble returning the PS4 and receiving the full cash payment ($250) and the full trade in credit ($150) all back. I can imagine the scenario where an employee tells me "you only paid $250 for the PS4 so we can only give you $250 back".

I know from experience this works for the trade in games towards a preorder and receive an extra 30% promo but this PS4 promo involves much more money (and trade credit) so I'm not sure if there's a difference.
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No difference. Some stores may say you can't do it, but they can't take the bonus off.

You may also end up getting it all back in cash. I returned an iPad and XB1 over the last year that I had paid with credit and cash. I received the full amount back in cash instead of a cash/credit split.
 
What happens if I dont pick up a pre order? Got destiny as a gift and just remembered that I pre ordered it a year ago lol. Do I lose my deposit?
 
Vigilante said:
FYI, guys, I tried using the B2G1 SotW coupon today and discovered that it only works on a single 3-game set, not multiples like I hoped. Does the B2G1 renewal coupon work on multiple sets?
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The renewal coupon acts the same. I believe the regular promo is the only one that lets you do multiples.

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I wanted to buy 6 used games with the B2G1 coupon to get 2 of them for free, but only one came up free after the employee scanned the coupon.
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What are you flipping?! :razz:

On that note, found complete preowned copies of Metro Redux, Destiny (came with unused dlc as well :D/) and Diablo III: UEE all on ps4 that I picked up using the B2G1 free coupon and stacking the Bday coupon to get it on the cheap. Hence, the Bday coupon definitely stacks with the SoTW coupon for those wondering. Very happy with the score. :D

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Of course not. I just enjoy chiming in whenever UFC 3 is mentioned.
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The summer / fall of 2K13 will be much missed between this and SR3. :lol:

 
DealSeeker2U said:
The renewal coupon acts the same. I believe the regular promo is the only one that lets you do multiples.

What are you flipping?! :razz:

On that note, found complete preowned copies of Metro Redux, Destiny (came with unused dlc as well :D/) and Diablo III: UEE all on ps4 that I picked up using the B2G1 free coupon and stacking the Bday coupon to get it on the cheap. Hence, the Bday coupon definitely stacks with the SoTW coupon for those wondering. Very happy with the score. :D

The summer / fall of 2K13 will be much missed between this and SR3. :lol:
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Wow, a triple quote. I'm honored. :bow:

I wasn't flipping much--I bought Rayman Legends :)ps4:), Disgaea 4 :)vita:), and Akiba's Trip :)vita:) then traded in the first two to Best Buy so I could have the third for free, essentially. The second set consisted of three sub-$20 games with $10-$14 bases at Best Buy, so it wasn't that big of a deal that I couldn't get that set.

 
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