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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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cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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. It normal for that location I was there maybe 3 weeks ago and there was 2 cop cars parked outside and 3 officers inside talking to the manager it a common thing at that location that why if you noticed the front door is more enforced then most gamestop doors
 
cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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I thought it was the one on East Street, just south of downtown Indianapolis.

 
cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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were they under the influence of some kind of drugs ?

 
cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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EldritchOnRye said:
Just about all of them if you're concerned about that.
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eldritch, don't you live around indianapolis too? LOL

i can see the headline now "man, who is a bystander injured during attempted robbery at gamestop. the scene is filled with skylanders all over the floor covered with blood"

 
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YBX87 said:
were they under the influence of some kind of drugs ?
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Read the article on the Indystar and it sounded like a Suicide by cop. He knew he had a pellet gun but raised it at them knowing they were gonna shoot him. He probably had a big rap sheet so he took the coward way out.

 
I live close to the Indy/Downtown area and its surprising how many dumb things i hear about people robbing and stealing from local stores.  The local Gamestop i go to that is about 5 mins drive or so got robbed the first of this year.  Guys went in tied the employees up and stole a bunch of Xbox ones.  They didn't get far and a police chase took place which ended on the interstate.  What was funny was seeing pictures of a bunch of xbox ones laying around the interstate because they flipped there vehicle.

Another funny story is my local store told me to about the local Walmart/Sams distribution hub we have, they had people who  worked there, that would steal the returned games and go to GS to flip them for cash.

 
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YBX87 said:
eldritch, don't you live around indianapolis too? LOL

i can see the headline now "man, who is a bystander injured during attempted robbery at gamestop. the scene is filled with skylanders all over the floor covered with blood"
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I think he's in the awful state of Meeshigan!

 
Does anyone know how Gamestop may handle this situation? I know it varies on a store by store basis with the mood that the manager involved is in but...

I did a trade in a few days ago, ended up being around $150 in credit. The first thing I said to do with my credit was upgrade my PUR back to pro as it expired about a month ago. He said it was all set, so I spent the rest of the credit on a pre order and the COD XB1 controller. When I got home, I checked over my receipt, and realized he never actually upgraded my PUR to pro like he said he did. Of course I filled out the survey on the receipt accordingly, and I got an email from the regional manager saying the store manager would contact me soon. I know it sounds petty, but I just want the bonus points and credit I missed out on. Is that something they'll even bother with?

 
opterasis said:
Does anyone know how Gamestop may handle this situation? I know it varies on a store by store basis with the mood that the manager involved is in but...

I did a trade in a few days ago, ended up being around $150 in credit. The first thing I said to do with my credit was upgrade my PUR back to pro as it expired about a month ago. He said it was all set, so I spent the rest of the credit on a pre order and the COD XB1 controller. When I got home, I checked over my receipt, and realized he never actually upgraded my PUR to pro like he said he did. Of course I filled out the survey on the receipt accordingly, and I got an email from the regional manager saying the store manager would contact me soon. I know it sounds petty, but I just want the bonus points and credit I missed out on. Is that something they'll even bother with?
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Nothing petty about wanting what you are owed.

 
cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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What color were they

 
cancerman1120 said:
I know you are kidding but it is in Indianapolis. 4200 N Lafayette street. So I found out more about the robbery.

Turns out they were 3 guys from Chicago on there way to Tennessee when they stopped in Indy to visit a cousin. They decided to rob a Gamestop (which later they said was a stupid idea). It did happen at night around closing time. Someone saw what was happening and called the cops who arrived before they could leave. Two of them surrendered but a third would not drop his gun and then I guess pointed it at the cops which obviously was a stupid move. He was shot and killed. the crazy thing was they did not even have real guns. They were using pellet guns. No one at the store was hurt at least.

The other crazy thing was the paper said this was the 7th armed robbery of a Gamestop in the past year in the Indianapolis area.

Edit: OH yeah the other two guys are being charged with felony murder since someone was killed in the act of committing an armed robbery.
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Here are the criminals, lol.

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Didn't see it anywhere so thought I'd mention.

Went to move platforms on my COD:AW preorder and noticed these two discount offers for Six Flags on the receipt.

CALL OF DUTY SIX FLAGS INVASION EVENT – 11/1/14 ONLY
$20 OFF ONE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET, INCLUDING SPECIAL EVENT BENEFITS

CALL OF DUTY: SIX FLAGS FRIGHT FEST TICKET OFFER – 8/30/14 – 11/2/14
$10 OFF ONE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET, VALID FOR UP TO 4 TICKETS

https://www.sixflags.com/national/call-duty-offer
 
It's only an assumption but I'd say yes. They took my 250 the other day but I noticed that week that a bunch of accessories weren't on the app anymore but still traded in.
 
Has anyone traded in forza horizon 2 xbox one in lately? Cause it part of the $40 promo which mean with pur I should get $44 credit correct? Cause on the app it only shows a base of $35 that why I'm confused
 
dreamer131313 said:
Has anyone traded in forza horizon 2 xbox one in lately? Cause it part of the $40 promo which mean with pur I should get $44 credit correct? Cause on the app it only shows a base of $35 that why I'm confused
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No, you'll get $43.50. 10% on the base. Come on dreamer, you should know that.

 
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Applied for the GS credit card today for giggles since there's no annual fee. They gave me $2000 to play with. Naughty Bear here I come!!!

 
So when I walked into my local store 2 days ago I realized how it's been over a month since I've traded anything in.  The manager said "whoa long time no see man."  Didn't realize it until he mentioned it.  This new Gamestop initiative has totally killed off their promos. 

 
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Donut2922 said:
So when I walked into my local store 2 days ago I realized how it's been over a month since I've traded anything in. The manager said "whoa long time no see man." Didn't realize it until he mentioned it. This new Gamestop initiative has totally killed off their promos.
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Yeah, I hardly trade in there. Even with the $40 trade in for new games its still better to trade them into Best Buy.

I still have like $150ish in credit at gamestop after moving large chunks over to Best Buy and $35 of that is for Tales of Hearts but I dunno if I should just hold the rest there for black friday or just move the rest over to Best Buy

 
Does anybody know about the layaway program at gamestop? I had a 50 dollar xbox coupon that expires tomorrow and was wondering if they can be used for layaway purchases. The coupon is 50 bucks in xbox live credit when you purchase a new xbox one.

 
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