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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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no658ea3 said:
I was told by a employee (don't know if they said this to push sign ups) now that each GameInformer would come with $50 in coupons. Plus they will be able to use your points to renew your PRO subscription in store.
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Well, the Buy 2 Get 1 Free, has a $50 value since the highest used game costs $50 after PRO discount
 
no658ea3 said:
I was told by a employee (don't know if they said this to push sign ups) now that each GameInformer would come with $50 in coupons. Plus they will be able to use your points to renew your PRO subscription in store.
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you mean pur points to renew your pro subscripition? if so i wonder how many pur points

 
COD Ghosts PS3 $11

In regards to trading 4 copies of a game per month limit does that refer to the actual calender month or a 30-day period.For example can someone trade in 4 copies of Madden on September 30 and 4 more copies on October 10 or is that a bannable offense?

 
matrix9280 said:
COD Ghosts PS3 $11

In regards to trading 4 copies of a game per month limit does that refer to the actual calender month or a 30-day period.For example can someone trade in 4 copies of Madden on September 30 and 4 more copies on October 10 or is that a bannable offense?
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You could try it and see what the answer is!
 
matrix9280 said:
COD Ghosts PS3 $11

In regards to trading 4 copies of a game per month limit does that refer to the actual calender month or a 30-day period.For example can someone trade in 4 copies of Madden on September 30 and 4 more copies on October 10 or is that a bannable offense?
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What? I thought it was 3 per year. If not I got some trading to do.

 
Vigilante said:
It will, but you can transfer the preorder to something else or cancel it later.
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If you trade in some games to fully pay off COD AW and don't pick it up within 48 hours, you should be able to transfer it to another pre order? Last time I put $5 down on a game with trade credit, they told me they could only transfer it to another one but not refund.

 
saringhat said:
If you trade in some games to fully pay off COD AW and don't pick it up within 48 hours, you should be able to transfer it to another pre order? Last time I put $5 down on a game with trade credit, they told me they could only transfer it to another one but not refund.
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They lied to you.
 
saringhat said:
If you trade in some games to fully pay off COD AW and don't pick it up within 48 hours, you should be able to transfer it to another pre order? Last time I put $5 down on a game with trade credit, they told me they could only transfer it to another one but not refund.
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you can ALWAYS get a refund. when pre ordering games they are just holding the money for you. it is bad for the employees numbers so thats why you were told that but that was a lie

 
pittsnoggle said:
you can ALWAYS get a refund. when pre ordering games they are just holding the money for you. it is bad for the employees numbers so thats why you were told that but that was a lie
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What he told me was, since I paid with trade credit he can't refund me but if I paid with cash or card he would've been able to. He was the manager too but I guess he knew that I've been cancelling some pre orders after getting some posters

 
saringhat said:
What he told me was, since I paid with trade credit he can't refund me but if I paid with cash or card he would've been able to. He was the manager too but I guess he knew that I've been cancelling some pre orders after getting some posters
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That's why I always wait until release night to preorder. No sense in preordering months in advance when I may need that money for something else.
 
saringhat said:
What he told me was, since I paid with trade credit he can't refund me but if I paid with cash or card he would've been able to. He was the manager too but I guess he knew that I've been cancelling some pre orders after getting some posters
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if you paid with credit he can refund you credit

 
saringhat said:
What he told me was, since I paid with trade credit he can't refund me but if I paid with cash or card he would've been able to. He was the manager too but I guess he knew that I've been cancelling some pre orders after getting some posters
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You should really call their District Manager if they're going to be pulling that shit. They can do it. They're just trying to keep their preorder numbers high. Pretty scummy move.

 
DarkRider23 said:
You should really call their District Manager if they're going to be pulling that shit. They can do it. They're just trying to keep their preorder numbers high. Pretty scummy move.
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Burn his nuts on the survey. Make a huge scene in the email too.

If you didn't get a survey, just go to the link on the website and light him up. fuck him. He ain't superman, he's a damn Gamestop employee.

 
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the PUR coupons for a discount on a preowned system have been redone.

Now it's $10 off any preowned system for 7,500 points or $25 off any for 18,000 points.

 
Darby27 said:
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the PUR coupons for a discount on a preowned system have been redone.

Now it's $10 off any preowned system for 7,500 points or $25 off any for 18,000 points.
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Unless this has changed within the past 2 weeks the use of the word "any" is misleading. I picked up a $25 coupon to use on a PSP Go (in store) and didn't notice, until an employee pointed it out, that the coupon lists systems and didn't not include PSPs or DSs (does include vitas and 3ds though). I called India...I mean "AMERICA" and got the points returned to my account but it was a hassle.

 
saringhat said:
What he told me was, since I paid with trade credit he can't refund me but if I paid with cash or card he would've been able to. He was the manager too but I guess he knew that I've been cancelling some pre orders after getting some posters
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If you paid in trade credit they can only refund it as store credit, not cash or gift card.
 
irishsoccermbw said:
Unless this has changed within the past 2 weeks the use of the word "any" is misleading. I picked up a $25 coupon to use on a PSP Go (in store) and didn't notice, until an employee pointed it out, that the coupon lists systems and didn't not include PSPs or DSs (does include vitas and 3ds though). I called India...I mean "AMERICA" and got the points returned to my account but it was a hassle.
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Not to mention, said system can not be on sale or one of those bundle deals. Settled for a $129 4 gb 360 a few weeks back because of this.

 
irishsoccermbw said:
Unless this has changed within the past 2 weeks the use of the word "any" is misleading. I picked up a $25 coupon to use on a PSP Go (in store) and didn't notice, until an employee pointed it out, that the coupon lists systems and didn't not include PSPs or DSs (does include vitas and 3ds though). I called India...I mean "AMERICA" and got the points returned to my account but it was a hassle.
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Does that coupon exclude the 2ds and xl? I lost my card and for some reason my account is asking me to reactivate it so I can't really see what coupons are available. There is only one used 2ds in my area and was planning to buy it with that coupon.

 
judgeTurpin said:
Does that coupon exclude the 2ds and xl? I lost my card and for some reason my account is asking me to reactivate it so I can't really see what coupons are available. There is only one used 2ds in my area and was planning to buy it with that coupon.
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All the coupon said was "3ds" so I'd imagine a yes to the xl and a maybe to the 2ds.
 
i had a question about the 3g vitas, i took out my sim card because it kept saying there was no connection every time i turned it on and it was annoying, i think there was even a delay while it looked. now i dont know where it is and im wondering if they will require it for the trade in.

 
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ritchardf said:
i had a question about the 3g vitas, i took out my sim card because it kept saying there was no connection every time i turned it on and it was annoying, i think there was even a delay while it looked. now i dont know where it is and im wondering if they will require it for the trade in.
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No you don't need the sim card when trading in the 3g vita. I traded mine a while back and actually forgot about the sim card until the guy behind the counter handed it back to me. Hence, you are good to go without a sim card.

 
Are there any additional 50% off used or extra trade in coupons out there? Trying to trade in my ipad 4 for a retina mini and any extra would be huge...

Also, are there any new trade in offers going up tomorow??

 
PDL24DCP said:
Are there any additional 50% off used or extra trade in coupons out there? Trying to trade in my ipad 4 for a retina mini and any extra would be huge...

Also, are there any new trade in offers going up tomorow??
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No. Great 2nd post in 4 years though.
 
ritchardf said:
i had a question about the 3g vitas, i took out my sim card because it kept saying there was no connection every time i turned it on and it was annoying, i think there was even a delay while it looked. now i dont know where it is and im wondering if they will require it for the trade in.
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If it was in there they're not supposed to take it, they should remove it and give it to you like they do with phones. If they even knew it had one that is.

 
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Earlier today at 6am for the district meeting, we went over the usual blah blah blah about how to promote sales to customers and whatnot, but the interesting part was the section of the new Gamestop Credit Card. Apparently you will get 15,000 points if you qualify for this card. The bank( which I did not hear as it was said quickly) seems to not be one of the big banks we all mostly use such as Wells Fargo, etc. You can only use this credit card at Gamestop and it will not add any more points or benefits aside from making purchases. Remember kids! if you do not qualify it will hurt your credit score. For employees, aside from the 10% power up subscription quote you have to meet, there will also be a 5% quote to meet for the credit card. At the meeting it was said "People tend to spend more when they don't have a limit to what they spend so this is our chance to drive up sales even more" I hate this fucking job but i like the discounts I get while I finish up school. End of PSA

edt: thanks irish for the credit score info

 
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So, with other credit cards out there that give you cashback and whatnot, Gamestop is going to give you points to get a few bucks off a used game one time. Dumbest thing I've ever heard.

 
There are lots of consumers who impulsively open retail store cc's wherever they shop.  GS can make money this way so that's why they're doing it.  I don't recommend it for anyone, especially cags or people able to do math.  And yes, an inquiry (involved in the application process) has a temporary, marginally negative influence on one's credit rating.

 
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