GameStop TIV/Promos XXVI: Values available on Android/iOS app. Games with guaranteed $40/$30 and more!

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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:

$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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That $10 coupon might be my first steal of the week coupon ever for me.

As far as the vita if you don't play it but have a lot of games for the platform then maybe trade it in. For me I only play my Vita since my baby was born. There is currently no device in the bedroom so I might scrounge some trade credit and get one.
 
Steal of the Week for the next 4 weeks.

Oct 6 - 12 - $10 off ONE Pre-Owned game - 6,500 Points
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Oct 13 - 19 - 15% off ONE Pre-Owned game - 4,500 Points
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Oct 20 - 26 - Buy 2 Pre-Owned Games Under $20 Get ONE Free - 9,000 Points
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Oct 27 - Nov 2 - $20 off ONE Pre-Owned Tablet - 5,000 Points
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If anyone has purchased this week's sotw can you let me know the expiration date of the coupon. Thanks in advance
 
Steal of the Week for the next 4 weeks.

Oct 6 - 12 - $10 off ONE Pre-Owned game - 6,500 Points
sotw_100614_banner.jpg

Oct 13 - 19 - 15% off ONE Pre-Owned game - 4,500 Points
sotw_101314_banner.jpg

Oct 20 - 26 - Buy 2 Pre-Owned Games Under $20 Get ONE Free - 9,000 Points
sotw_102014_banner.jpg

Oct 27 - Nov 2 - $20 off ONE Pre-Owned Tablet - 5,000 Points
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If anyone has purchased this week's sotw can you let me know the expiration date of the coupon. Thanks in advance
 
Skylanders Portal base value $.02

Flirted with owning a vita but she didn't put out enuf action. UCWUTIDIDDERE
You just have to like it without a fanfare, often obscure, frequently Asian, and sometimes exactly like you had it in the 90s.

Edit- it just occurred to me that also describes my porn watching as often as not.
 
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Skylanders Portal base value $.02

You just have to like it without a fanfare, often obscure, frequently Asian, and sometimes exactly like you had it in the 90s.

Edit- it just occurred to me that also describes my porn watching as often as not.
Lmfao in the spirit of Alien Isolation's impending release... I leave you with a trend that was also popular during the 90s... Sigourney weaver's lack of a razor :puke:

 
Might trade my vita in and get the playstation TV. is this a good decision?
I'm planning on doing this with my OLED model, but I have both.

I don't really see any reason of having 2 lol. Had em both since the Slim launched and barely touched the Phat once and that was to get an Ad-Hoc trophy (Which there arent even that many of). So getting 160$ for an outdated model which I can pay off Vita TV and have extra sounds golden to me.

 
Lmfao in the spirit of Alien Isolation's impending release... I leave you with a trend that was also popular during the 90s... Sigourney weaver's lack of a razor :puke:
Mine came today, so I got another one...the same feeling every other alien game gives you.

Btw: ps3 alien isolation $25
 
Great news.... Just got back from GameStop and on the bottom of the receipt it says what it said last year.... Any item purchased between 10/5 - 12/24 can be returned by 1/15..... This goes for used games as well, so it means 3 months of free rentals!!!!

I did this last year and "rented" like 20 games for 3 months , beat almost all of them, and they took every single one back.

Woo hoo
 
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Great news.... Just got back from GameStop and on the bottom of the receipt it says what it said last year.... Any item purchased between 10/5 - 12/24 can be returned by 1/15..... This goes for used games as well, so it means 3 months of free rentals!!!!

I did this last year and "rented" like 20 games for 3 months , beat almost all of them, and they took every single one back.

Woo hoo
This is legit. I got a B2G1 coupon I've been itching to use.
 
Renewed my PUR with points today. Got the B2G1 coupon on the receipt, as well as another Vita coupon. Let's hope an additional B2G1 shows up in my active offers in the next couple days. 

 
Great news.... Just got back from GameStop and on the bottom of the receipt it says what it said last year.... Any item purchased between 10/5 - 12/24 can be returned by 1/15..... This goes for used games as well, so it means 3 months of free rentals!!!!

I did this last year and "rented" like 20 games for 3 months , beat almost all of them, and they took every single one back.

Woo hoo
If I was to buy a game tomorrow with cash and return it on 1/15, will they give me cash back or just store credit?

 
Great news.... Just got back from GameStop and on the bottom of the receipt it says what it said last year.... Any item purchased between 10/5 - 12/24 can be returned by 1/15..... This goes for used games as well, so it means 3 months of free rentals!!!!

I did this last year and "rented" like 20 games for 3 months , beat almost all of them, and they took every single one back.

Woo hoo
This is great...might grab a preowned Diablo 3 for the holidays.

 
Hey, so $10 went missing in my account...

It might of been because I ordered a zelda monopoly board but I have since cancelled..

Any idea where I could check where it went?

 
Steal of the Week for the next 4 weeks.

Oct 6 - 12 - $10 off ONE Pre-Owned game - 6,500 Points

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Oct 13 - 19 - 15% off ONE Pre-Owned game - 4,500 Points

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Oct 20 - 26 - Buy 2 Pre-Owned Games Under $20 Get ONE Free - 9,000 Points

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Oct 27 - Nov 2 - $20 off ONE Pre-Owned Tablet - 5,000 Points

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Thinking about spending all my points on a bunch of the "$10 off a pre-owned game" coupons. Does anyone know when they would expire?

 
They're supposed to put a clear circular seal across the side so that you can't return it later if you "open" the game. If they don't, you might be screwed if you try to return it.
i have only bought one new game from GS that way. i always ask for a game in the plastic, but they didn't have it for persona 4 and i knew there wasn't an insert so I just got the opened "new" one. they didn't put that sticker on for me :cry:

 
i have only bought one new game from GS that way. i always ask for a game in the plastic, but they didn't have it for persona 4 and i knew there wasn't an insert so I just got the opened "new" one. they didn't put that sticker on for me :cry:
It's ridiculous that they don't always remember, but apparently GS employees must do that as a general rule.

 
fuck

Value of the 360 power adapters dropped $2 down to $24, guys. Had a feeling this was gonna happen as soon as I tried to get in on it. Oh well still made a good profit, just not 100%+ like I wanted to.

 
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Just renewed pur via a coupon and the b2g1 and bit coupons printed on the receipt. Now to see if I get a second in a few days
 
Just renewed pur via a coupon and the b2g1 and bit coupons printed on the receipt. Now to see if I get a second in a few days
I got both last week when I renewed. Make sure you use the digital coupon first. I believe the digital expires 11/30 while the paper expires at the end of the year .
 
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