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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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Well I was going to trad in my xbox one towards the SSO bundle but even with the $50 bonus its not worth it...

On another note has any one re-upped their PUR membership recently and received double B2G1 coupons?  It worked two weeks ago for me and I was going to do it again but if not I will just hang on to my points.

 
was at my local Sams club today and found the last Zelda Windwalker WII U Bundle for $150.  Decided to pick it up as i can trade the one i have now in to GS for $170 so i will get my money back plus some.  Took like 25 mins for them to find it but i guess someone was there recently and had just bought 15 of them.  Sounds like i have a El Hoardo in my area.

 
qualityman13 said:
Well I was going to trad in my xbox one towards the SSO bundle but even with the $50 bonus its not worth it...

On another note has any one re-upped their PUR membership recently and received double B2G1 coupons? It worked two weeks ago for me and I was going to do it again but if not I will just hang on to my points.
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Still working. Did a PUR redemption on Wednesday and got my 2nd one yesterday.
 
Love that B2g1 pur coupon glitch. Needed to move some credit to BB the other day so grabbed 2 Driveclubs and FH2. Traded the 2 Driveclubs for $88 and got me a $11 FH2.

 
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Well I was contemplating trading in my PS4 to Best Buy in anticipation for tomorrow's price drop, but I'd only get 278, plus I'd have to deal with tax (even though the mover's coupon would still leave me at 340 after tax). With this trade in coupon, I'd get 325.

 
dominator said:
Well I was contemplating trading in my PS4 to Best Buy in anticipation for tomorrow's price drop, but I'd only get 278, plus I'd have to deal with tax (even though the mover's coupon would still leave me at 340 after tax). With this trade in coupon, I'd get 325.
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price drop rumor?
 
I began a new membership and renewed it another year at the same time. They only sent one coupon to the active offers of the phone. Beware if you're thinking of doing the same thing. I guess you need to use the coupon sitting in active offers before getting a new one.
 
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I traded in my PS4 yesterday with no hitches, got 325 for it. I also renewed by PUR. I got my B2G1 coupon on my receipt. Didn't get one in my active offers, but I think that usually takes a couple days, correct?

 
Here's GS's CoD: AW deals:
Buy a new PS4 w/CoD: AW, get 1 yr of PS Plus for free. GS also has a console trade in deal where you can trade in any PS3 w/HDD or a Slim/E 360 w/250 GB HDD or larger & get $125 towards a PS4.

Also any CoD: AW purchase before close of business on Nov. 5 gets a free B2G1F coupon for used games/accessories on the receipt.
 
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Can I buy the CoD: AW Day Zero edition tomorrow, on November 3, without a preorder?
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Yep

If you're trying to get your hands on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare as soon as possible, Best Buy and GameStop will sell you a copy of the game tonight at midnight Eastern Time, no matter where you live in the United States.

Best Buy will have more than 800 stores open for the midnight launch (go here to find out if there's one near you), and you'll be able to buy a copy of the game for either platform whether you pre-ordered the Day Zero Edition or not.

At GameStop, you can buy the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 digital copy of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare or the Digital Pro Edition, pre-download the game, and begin playing at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 3. As with Best Buy, GameStop stores will also sell physical copies of the game starting at midnight Eastern Time, regardless of where you live in the United States.

 
dominator said:
I traded in my PS4 yesterday with no hitches, got 325 for it. I also renewed by PUR. I got my B2G1 coupon on my receipt. Didn't get one in my active offers, but I think that usually takes a couple days, correct?
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How did you get 325 for your ps4? The value is 275.

 
Traded in my PS4 for $325 too.

My GS was packed as well, they even had a separate console trade in line. Looks like a lot of people were trying to get the $50 bonus trade in before they presumably nuke the values. 

 
Dumped my sisters PS4 & Destiny for about $354 and picking up the COD Bundle tonight - that $50 bonus coupon came at a great time. 

 
Deader2818 said:
So i put sunset overdrive bundle on hold last night went in and they put the game on hold and no consoles left. Was pretty annoyed
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The last few new release games I've put holds on after someone trades in a used copy have had a new copy put with the hold slip even though the slip clearly says "preowned"

I think some GS employees need a course in reading comprehension

 
Is gamestop opening earlier today for cod? I'm a southern boy from Florida and I couldn't make it to the midnight launch cause it was 57 degrees
 
nextisland said:
Is gamestop opening earlier today for cod? I'm a southern boy from Florida and I couldn't make it to the midnight launch cause it was 57 degrees
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Boo hoo, it was nearly 60 degrees at midnight. That's almost twice what it was here. Next time if you want sympathy lean on the fact that you live in Florida and not the one occasionally good thing about it. ;)

 
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Just wanted to report that the B2G1 coupon glitch still works fine. Renewed PUR on Saturday, used the coupon on the receipt the same day, and this morning another coupon popped up in my active offers. Such a great deal. I'm PUR until March of 2018 because of it, and I'll probably do it at least one more time since I now have 17,000 PUR points. 

 
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