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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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So I went in again today while I was out to try the Hardline
Bonus. Buddy didn't know anything about it and couldn't find any info on it. I had printed out the page and brought it up on my phone and he just decided to manually do it. He then sent a message to his DM asking what should be done because he had calls on it while I was there too.
 
Zalaki said:
PS4 base still holding at $275

That coupon came in handy for this months reward. $325 for a PS4. Not as good as getting $402 like when PS4 first came out but i'll take it haha
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Thanks for pointing this out. I just impulsively decided to trade in my ps4 and buy a destiny ps4 bundle for $333+ tax off AWD

I've actually never traded a system before. I'm sure I need to include the system, power cable, and controller.

Will they take a DS3 or does it have to be a DS4? And AV cables? I don't remember if my ps4 came with any av cables but I can throw in an extra hdmi cable if I need to. Thanks in advance.

 
gospelman said:
Thanks for pointing this out. I just impulsively decided to trade in my ps4 and buy a destiny ps4 bundle for $333+ tax off AWD

I've actually never traded a system before. I'm sure I need to include the system, power cable, and controller.
Will they take a DS3 or does it have to be a DS4? And AV cables? I don't remember if my ps4 came with any av cables but I can throw in an extra hdmi cable if I need to. Thanks in advance.
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Ok you're asling for this. Why in the world would they take a DS3? The system doesn't even know what a DS3 is. You need a DS4 and it comes with a DS4 not a DS3. You need everything it COMES with NEW minus the headset.

There are no AV ports on ps4s look at the back. It's hdmi.
 
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Darthlain18 said:
Ok you're asling for this. Why in the world would they take a DS3? The system doesn't even know what a DS3 is. You need a DS4 and it comes with a DS4 not a DS3. You need everything it COMES with NEW minus the headset.

There are no AV ports on ps4s look at the back. It's hdmi.
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Thanks. And I was. So do ps4's come with an hdmi cable? I really just don't remember.
Edit: I just endured a painful unboxing video to find an answer to my dumb question. Yes, it does.

 
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My spare ps4 has a scuff mark and I have a feeling they'll ding me the refurb fee on it. Swapping HD automatically format the drives don't they?

Redownloading everything is going to be a pain in the ass.

 
Do the "$5/10/15/25 off any item" PUR coupons work when picking up preorders, assuming that there's still more of a balance to pay off than the coupon's worth?

 
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Borderlands 2 was on sale for $30 last year black friday. So cag logic means pre sequel will be on sale this year for $30. Trade in now
 
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abbabaab said:
Do the "$5/10/15/25 off any item" PUR coupons work when picking up preorders, assuming that there's still more of a balance to pay off than the coupon's worth?
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Yes but the glitch no longer works on the registers using the new POS. It MAY work on the older POS. Report back your findings.
 
abbabaab said:
Do the "$5/10/15/25 off any item" PUR coupons work when picking up preorders, assuming that there's still more of a balance to pay off than the coupon's worth?
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Yes. Key is exactly what you've stated, which is as long as there is a balance to pay off.
 
Anyone know if GameStop will have the same type of trade in for gta v that they did for the last of us where they gave you $25 credit for the last gen version for the current gen version?

 
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bostonfrontier said:
Anyone know if GameStop will have the same type of trade in for gta v that they did for the last of us where they gave you $25 credit for the last gen version for the current gen version?
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Target's giving $30 for old gen version on release week when you buy new gen version. That ad has already been posted here. Just an FYI. Dunno if GS is gonna run a similar promo though...

 
That's still really weird since week long promos generally start on Mondays and weekend stuff is usually Friday or Saturday.
 
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EldritchOnRye said:
That's still really weird since week long promos generally start on Mondays and weekend stuff is usually Friday or Saturday.
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I was sort of thinking that. Like I said, just relaying what I was told. Maybe I'll stop by tomorrow and chat with the manager who's helped a lot throughout the years, and see if he knows for sure.

 
First its kind of weird to promo hardline NOW when the game isn't out until February.  

Second I always get emails about the promos, haven't seen anything yet.

it sorta sounds like a promo that is meant for sometime in dec/jan and someone was data snooping gamestop.com and found it.

 
tearsintherain said:
First its kind of weird to promo hardline NOW when the game isn't out until February.

Second I always get emails about the promos, haven't seen anything yet.

it sorta sounds like a promo that is meant for sometime in dec/jan and someone was data snooping gamestop.com and found it.
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Isn't it under the promotions???? Not that hard to find
 
tearsintherain said:
First its kind of weird to promo hardline NOW when the game isn't out until February.

Second I always get emails about the promos, haven't seen anything yet.

it sorta sounds like a promo that is meant for sometime in dec/jan and someone was data snooping gamestop.com and found it.
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Well when was the COD promo? Wasn't that like two months before launch? Makes more sense that the would do it now then mid holidays.
 
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with bestbuy gcu it almost makes me not want to use my 15k points to renew pur, tempted to get a hat or something..

someone talk me out of it

 
weird bug posted this twice

edit: @Deader

I could do that but i don't feel like spending cash at gamestop

 
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The Orange Alert said:
I was sort of thinking that. Like I said, just relaying what I was told. Maybe I'll stop by tomorrow and chat with the manager who's helped a lot throughout the years, and see if he knows for sure.
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Please do - keep us posted. I haven't had a chance to break away and contact any of my sources yet regarding this - but if its Sunday I'll likely miss it. Really hoping its more than just that one day though!

 
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Please do - keep us posted. I haven't had a chance to break away and contact any of my sources yet regarding this - but if its Sunday I'll likely miss it. Really hoping its more than just that one day though!
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Bad news, my manager had no clue about it. Plus, I have no way of pulling up the promotion. I don't think it's happening.

 
Any way to use a B2G1 free on an online order?

It's from the COD:AW promo - it does start with EBC but there is a dash in the middle and it picks up with VHR

 
Anyone know if they're doing something like the Battlefield trade for Smash Wii U? I'm sitting on games I'm putting toward it in hopes they do. 

 
The Orange Alert said:
Bad news, my manager had no clue about it. Plus, I have no way of pulling up the promotion. I don't think it's happening.
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My guys are on top of their stuff and even they are clueless. They are going to escalate it to their superiors / corporate but expect nothing until Monday for clarification. On the other hand he was looking into promos on their internal site and came across one for 30% on byod? (Bring your own device?) Even he was clueless about the acronym and the search brought him back to that page with that promo.

 
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