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:
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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To the people that purchased CoD:AW when does the B2G1 coupon expire. I left mine and work and really don't want to go in to grab it unless it's expiring tomorrow. Thanks
 
man i really hate gamestops inventory system, wanted to get some used games for my new xbox one to try out and then trade to BB for some credit next week (have a bunch of b2g1 coupons).  of the four stores that said they had forza horizon 2, bayonetta 2 (wii u), evil within, and cod aw i found only evil within (for ps4 not even xbone) at one store and none of the others.  the clerks even checked and just shrugged when I pointed out the website and android app both showed the stores as having the game in stock.  "for only $5 more you can buy the game new!"  

ended up getting new crap like fifa and nhl just so i'd have high TIV games to trade :(  guess I'll be buying forza new during black friday, still not sure about bayonetta - wanna eventually get the game, but probably not gonna play it for 2-3 months.

the best buy i stopped at had all the games used and new, and like 20 copies of bayonetta 2 (new, but cheaper than used at GS with gcu).  get your shit together, gamestop!!

 
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ended up getting new crap like fifa and nhl just so i'd have high TIV games to trade :( guess I'll be buying forza new during black friday, still not sure about bayonetta - wanna eventually get the game, but probably not gonna play it for 2-3 months.
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Then you probably dodged a bullet since Bayonetta's a Platinum game and bound to drop in price by then.

 
[quote name="EldritchOnRye" post="12222639" timestamp="1415497184"]Well if Nintendo handled it like W101 then it will be out of print by then.[/quote] Doubt it. Actually, Bayonetta has been selling incredibly good, and has been a system seller for some people.
 
cancerman1120 said:
Overheard at my local GS today. "So did you hear that the Ebola going around is most likely a weaponized version."
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It's weaponized like a knife. If they really wanted to create an epidemic they should weaponize the goo that's on most GS games.

 
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Phone value:

Call of Duty Advanced Warfare - $35  :ps4:  (assuming same for Xbone)

With promo guess it comes out to 43.5 (40 guarantee promo until 12/5 + 10% PUR of $35 base)

 
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I went to my GS earlier and they said they weren't running any trade promotions. Manager said they didn't have any more trade promos for video games planned at all until December. I don't really believe him, but the other GS I went to after said the same. 

 
CaptainJoel said:
I went to my GS earlier and they said they weren't running any trade promotions. Manager said they didn't have any more trade promos for video games planned at all until December. I don't really believe him, but the other GS I went to after said the same.
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And you didn't ask them to elaborate on that? :shame: :razz:

 
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Yeah, I was going to ask something similar.
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well, gs value sucks anyway. especially since i am no longer a prime member, amazon credit is almost useless to me. when it comes to new games, bestbuy has the best value, even with some old games bestbuy still has the best values.

 
YBX87 said:
well, gs value sucks anyway. especially since i am no longer a prime member, amazon credit is almost useless to me. when it comes to new games, bestbuy has the best value, even with some old games bestbuy still has the best values.
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Considering I have NBA 2k15 :)ps4:) sitting here as a Walmart-trade reject and it fetches a $30 base TIV at GS, I would profit more from trading in to there with the 40% bonus than to Best Buy.

 
Manager at my store said no go once again. I don't know what the employee that I spoke to earlier in the week was smoking, but I want some.

My home store's manager was however curious about where I saw the promo - can someone explain how to go about finding that link that shows 40% bonus through their website? 

 
The Orange Alert said:
Manager at my store said no go once again. I don't know what the employee that I spoke to earlier in the week was smoking, but I want some.

My home store's manager was however curious about where I saw the promo - can someone explain how to go about finding that link that shows 40% bonus through their website?
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GM at my store had no idea about it, so I went ahead and traded my stuff.

Search Hardline and then click the banner that says View Details.

http://www.gamestop.com/collection/battlefield-hardline
 
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When someone buys a game from Gamestop online and returns it online, do you have to pay for the shipping or does Gamestop give you a return label? Because there's no return label on the receipt or anything.

 
I know some people have said that the coupon stacking ($50, $25, $10, etc.) was not working on certain POS systems.  Has anyone had it work recently, or is it really dead now?  What is the way you can tell which POS system.  I can't find the old post, and did not see anything in the OP.

 
Hades79 said:
I know some people have said that the coupon stacking ($50, $25, $10, etc.) was not working on certain POS systems. Has anyone had it work recently, or is it really dead now? What is the way you can tell which POS system. I can't find the old post, and did not see anything in the OP.
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Stacking the coupons still works (assuming you get an employee willing to accept them all)--it's the coupon glitch that is no longer working, where you could (for example) use $50 + $25 + $10 coupons and still have the $25 & $10 coupons in your Active Offers.

 
cosx23 said:
Can I switch the games I got with a B2G1 coupon for different games?
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Sure can. In the past week I exchanged 2x Driveclub and evil within. Exchanged them for 2k15, lOTF and SO. Then I exchanged LOTF for another evil within, which I traded and SO will be traded this week as well.
 
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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So spoke to a few of my manager buddies, they didn't know anything about it and it didn't show up on GSO at all - I directed one of them to the website and they were able to see the 40% bonus promo ad listed there, since it didn't have a start or end date, he said that as long as it was on there he'd give me the bump-up automatically and to just bring in my items. So looks like its a YMMV right now guys - best of luck to all you CAGs though!

Also, I think the latest training/talking points has them all trained to say "GS does not offer any more promos, but we give higher TIVs" - I had to correct a 3rd Key (acting as ASM) at a store who had a huge attitude about it and was treating his customers before me very rudely - so after he was adamant that GS did not ever offer any more promos I corrected him (in front of everyone else) by pulling out the ad from last month with COD 30% and then had him go right to the website on his tablet and see the "40% bonus" offer for BF:H-- he was somewhat apologetic afterwards, but still pretty rude.

 
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KnightOfTruth said:
So spoke to a few of my manager buddies, they didn't know anything about it and it didn't show up on GSO at all - I directed one of them to the website and they were able to see the 40% bonus promo ad listed there, since it didn't have a start or end date, he said that as long as it was on there he'd give me the bump-up automatically and to just bring in my items. So looks like its a YMMV right now guys - best of luck to all you CAGs though!

Also, I think the latest training/talking points has them all trained to say "GS does not offer any more promos, but we give higher TIVs" - I had to correct a 3rd Key (acting as ASM) at a store who had a huge attitude about it and was treating his customers before me very rudely - so after he was adamant that GS did not ever offer any more promos I corrected him (in front of everyone else) by pulling out the ad from last month with COD 30% and then had him go right to the website on his tablet and see the "40% bonus" offer for BF:H-- he was somewhat apologetic afterwards, but still pretty rude.
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The GS where I'm picking up Tales of Hearts R tomorrow knows me and tends to have really cool employees working when I visit, so I might as well bring in NBA 2k15 ( :ps4:) and see if they'll give me the 40% bump while putting down $5 on Hardline. Thanks.

 
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Do you guys think PS4 will have any good Black Friday deals? I'm tempted to trade mine into gamestop to get one that comes with a bunch of extras. Also I have to renew plus so them coming with one would be a bonus.

 
Asmith906 said:
Do you guys think PS4 will have any good Black Friday deals? I'm tempted to trade mine into gamestop to get one that comes with a bunch of extras. Also I have to renew plus so them coming with one would be a bonus.
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I think there's likely to be good value add options. There's GTA V and LBP3 bundles with another game rumored and it's going to be interesting to see the BBY and GS ads. If there's enough value with what they're doing I'll consider trading my launch system in while they have the $50 coupon going.

 
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Asmith906 said:
Do you guys think PS4 will have any good Black Friday deals? I'm tempted to trade mine into gamestop to get one that comes with a bunch of extras. Also I have to renew plus so them coming with one would be a bonus.
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Depending on where you're at, Meijer has a pretty good bundle listed already--PS4, The Last of Us Remastered, GTA V and a $50 gift card for $400. GS is buying PS4s for $325 this month ($275 + $50 bonus coupon), so it's basically $25 to get a new PS4 and a couple games.

 
Sorry I haven't been able to update you guys on any promos, penny drops, and preowned conversions lately. Just got promoted to ASM, and my store keeps getting busier.

I didn't see any upcoming trade promos on GSO. There's actually a "Promotions" section programmed into the POS, and has been there for years. A lot of employees either forgot about it, or don't know it exists. I usually check that first before GSO. I'll check it again today.

I believe the current marketing period ends this upcoming Sunday, 11/16. So hopefully there will be promos starting next Monday. I'm usually able to get ahold of the marketing book on Wednesdays, so I'll be looking out for that as well.
 
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