GS TIV/Promos: OLD THREAD, NEW ONE LISTED IN FIRST & LAST POST

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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.

Power Up Rewards Change:
[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']In 4 markets from April 30-June 9 there's going to be a change to Powerup Pro subscriptions/renewals. I believe it's the 4 markets that first beta tested PUR, but not sure on that. I know my market (STL) beta tested PUR and now this.

The base price of PUR Pro is staying at $14.99 but that is only for a digital subscription to the magazine. If you want the physical magazine, it will come with the digital sub, but at a price of $19.99. This affects all new subs/renewals in the 4 markets for the above period, with a likely national rollout later this year.

No matter how much you complain in the four markets this is happening in, store managers, area managers, district managers, whatever, will be unable to get you a print subscription for $14.99.

If you're wanting print, I would suggest renewing your PUR Pro this weekend before this kicks in.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee #1']Can you just let the group know the next trade value is

Trade 3 get 10, trade 5 get 20, trade 7 get 35 games must be a minimum of 3.00 to qualify.
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[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee #2']So GS stores should soon be receiving physical Amazon gift cards to put into their gift cards racks to be sold. They are labeled as Kindle cards but we all know how that works. Seems to be a chain-wide thing as my store is the home store of an area manager (step below district manager) and we had a long conversation about this today so it's not meant as some type of backup to a promo like the digital codes were.

On a note if you want to know more about the GS clientele, we have also gotten Shell gas cards in the same shipment. Since all Circle K stations are Shell stations, we are now able to stop having as many cash trades and get people to go credit to get the gas cards (I did it twice yesterday although I had to sell them a copy of MLB 2K8 to get them over $25 on one of the transactions.)

Our store is so physically small these are the first non console/Steam/WoW/SWTOR we've gotten, no YUM cards or anything like that for us until this week. At our store, I estimate about 2/3 of our cash trades are for gas, the other 1/3 have to assume are for drugs. So hopefully we don't have to give out as much cash now.[/QUOTE]

Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


30% extra credit towards select products. (Ends 6/2/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, accessories, systems, smart phones, tablets and more toward:


  • PlayStation Plus
  • Kindle fire
  • Net 10
  • Beats headsets
  • Grid 2
  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  • The Last of Us
  • NCAA Football 14
  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Grand Theft Auto V
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Trade 3/5/7 games get extra $10/20/35 credit (Ends 6/2/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 games and get $10 extra in-store credit, trade any 5 for a $20 extra or 7 or more for $35 extra

Games with a trade value less than $3.00 are excluded from offer. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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$50 Wii to WiiU Upgrade Offer (Ends 6/2/13)​

[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 when you trade your Wii system toward the purchase of any new Wii U system.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='GameStop.com']


Full trade amount must be applied toward a new Wii U system. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid 5/1/13 through 6/2/13.​
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Trade 2 eligible games get new game for $9.99 (Ends 6/2/13)​

[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get any new game valued at $59.99 for $9.99 when you trade in 2 eligible games:[/QUOTE]
[quote name='GameStop.com']


Army of Two Devil's Cartel
BioShock Infinite
Call of Duty Black Ops 2
Dead Island Riptide
Defiance
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
FIFA Soccer 13
Fire Emblem Awakening
Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
Gears of War: Judgment
God of War: Ascension
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
LEGO City: Undercover
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Major League Baseball 2K13
Mario Party 9
Mass Effect Trilogy
Metroid Prime Trilogy
MLB 13: The Show
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
NHL 13
Ni No Kuni:Wrath of the White Witch
One Piece Unlimited Adventure
Pokemon HeartGold
Pokemon SoulSilver
Star Trek
Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition
Super Mario Bros, New 2
Super Mario Bros. New
Super Mario Bros. New U
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Tales of Graces f
Tiger Woods 14
WWE 13
Xenoblade Chronicles
Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
*Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game priced $59.98 or higher. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.​


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GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":
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:gc:=916xxx

:360:=952xxx

:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx​


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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 ,,,,,,

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet: ​


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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[quote name='The Punisher']thanks. Do u know if accessories is also 50% bump?[/QUOTE]

I was wondering this as well, it's kind of tricky. The ad says " trade toward the purchase of pre-owned product." but when I spoke to an employee they said "toward the purchase of a pre-owned game." I've been wanting to get a couple of those 3DS charging bases as I've seemed to lose them a lot. lol
 
[quote name='The Punisher']thanks. Do u know if accessories is also 50% bump?[/QUOTE]

Pre-owned accessories you purchase or did you mean trading in for the 50% bump?
 
[quote name='Namurashi']Pre-owned accessories you purchase or did you mean trading in for the 50% bump?[/QUOTE]

I mean like trading in a xbox 360 wireless controller, psp memory pro duo.
Would that kind of stuff get the 50% bonus?
 
[quote name='The Punisher']I mean like trading in a xbox 360 wireless controller, psp memory pro duo.
Would that kind of stuff get the 50% bonus?[/QUOTE]
I wish it worked like that because I have a bunch of PS3 controllers to trade in. Sadly the 50% promo only works on games, tablets, and phones only.
 
[quote name='Deader2818']Yeah, i don't want to abuse it to much but I think they only really look if a store manager sees it and informs district or something.

And yes, GameStop is open tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

Depends on your location. I work in mall GS and we are closed for Easter, but all other stores are open.
 
i should have never posted that zelda flip lmao. if you have brought a copy of zelda over the last 24 hours chances are that another cheapie had it :D. imma do it with fire emblem to mix it up a bit
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']3/30

:ps3: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time $17
:360: Need for Speed: Most Wanted (new) $22 (If think this is a $2 increase)[/QUOTE]

22$ for most wanted ? i might use that @gamer coupon from the bestbuy mag now
 
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Mortal Kombat Vita: $6
Kid Icarus Uprising: $10
Adventure Time 3DS: $15
Pokemon Rumble Blast: $15
LoZ Ocarina of Time 3DS: $25
iPad 1st Gen 64GB 3G AT&T (LN) $165
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']22$ for most wanted ? i might use that @gamer coupon from the bestbuy mag now[/QUOTE]

Yeah the weird thing was I was quoted $20 when I called today but the website has it at $22. Did not know what to expect but I got the $22.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']Yeah the weird thing was I was quoted $20 when I called today but the website has it at $22. Did not know what to expect but I got the $22.[/QUOTE]

i wonder if the ps3 version is more or less than 22 base value. i have my god of war 20$ coupon from bestbuy and im thinking about using it with the nfs @ gamer coupon. turning 5$ at bestbuy into 35$ at gamestop is hard to resist. plus i have my bioshock 20$ comming along with this mystery 1000 points. i might gamble and hope the mystery points go through
 
I traded in a bunch of games whose values were in my last post, but I have to revise one of them:

Vita
Dynasty Warriors NEXT - $7.50

When I got the phone quote, the employee told me "7 bucks", so I guess he just left off the $0.50. :whistle2:|

Assuming OoT 3D's TIV holds tomorrow, I plan on doing a bit of GS-hopping:

1. Trade in Pokemon Rumble Blast at GS1 (PMed BBY's $9.99 price at Target) for $24 while buying OoT 3D for $28.79+tax.
2. Trade in OoT 3D at GS2 for $40 while buying Kinect Adventures / Link's Crossbow Training / etc.
3. Buy OoT 3D at GS3 for $28.79+tax.
4. Trade in OoT 3D at GS4 for $40 while buying Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 for ~$20+tax.

Of course, this all depends on the TIV holding...:pray:
 
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How are you getting phone quotes? The guys at my GS said I have to bring in the games to get my TIVs. :[


[quote name='The Punisher']I mean like trading in a xbox 360 wireless controller, psp memory pro duo.
Would that kind of stuff get the 50% bonus?[/QUOTE]

Oh okay, just as Deader2818 said. Just Games, smart phones and tablets qualify for the trade in bonus.

What I'm wondering is do purchasing pre-owned accessories count? If so, I'd grab some 3ds charger bases for a buck.
 
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PS3
Playstation All Stars Battle Royale - 20
God of War: Ascension - 25

Wii U
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - 21

3DS
Castlevania Mirror of Fate - 15
Zelda OOT - 25

Xbox 360
Gears of War Judgement - 27
 
I just dont understand the gamestop in my town, small town, about 3k people, I called to quote an Ipad and the website says 325, then the 50%, the manager qouted me 225, that is the cash value, and then argued with me about it. Even so at first she said that the trade bonus of 50% was games only. I called to another one in Houston and they qouted the correct price with 50% bonus, I dont get the stupidity.
 
Wow, Gamestop sells Amazon digital cards that can be printed on a receipt. Just a heads up for cags.:)

Really hope zelda stays tomorrow because I found a copy i was suppose to trade in. -.-
 
[quote name='style_unseen']wow, gamestop sells amazon digital cards that can be printed on a receipt. Just a heads up for cags.:)

really hope zelda stays tomorrow because i found a copy i was suppose to trade in. -.-[/quote]

wahhhhhhhhht?
 
[quote name='style_unseen']Wow, Gamestop sells Amazon digital cards that can be printed on a receipt. Just a heads up for cags.:)

Really hope zelda stays tomorrow because I found a copy i was suppose to trade in. -.-[/QUOTE]


this info might make me get my ps4 from amazon
 
[quote name='style_unseen']Wow, Gamestop sells Amazon digital cards that can be printed on a receipt. Just a heads up for cags.:)

Really hope zelda stays tomorrow because I found a copy i was suppose to trade in. -.-[/QUOTE]

This would seem to be a stupid move but I won't complain.
 
[quote name='style_unseen']Wow, Gamestop sells Amazon digital cards that can be printed on a receipt. Just a heads up for cags.:)

Really hope zelda stays tomorrow because I found a copy i was suppose to trade in. -.-[/QUOTE]

Time to cash in my credit! :D
 
[quote name='Vigilante']I traded in a bunch of games whose values were in my last post, but I have to revise one of them:

Vita
Dynasty Warriors NEXT - $7.50

When I got the phone quote, the employee told me "7 bucks", so I guess he just left off the $0.50. :whistle2:|

Assuming OoT 3D's TIV holds tomorrow, I plan on doing a bit of GS-hopping:

1. Trade in Pokemon Rumble Blast at GS1 (PMed BBY's $9.99 price at Target) for $24 while buying OoT 3D for $28.79+tax.
2. Trade in OoT 3D at GS2 for $40 while buying Kinect Adventures / Link's Crossbow Training / etc.
3. Buy OoT 3D at GS3 for $28.79+tax.
4. Trade in OoT 3D at GS4 for $40 while buying Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 for ~$20+tax.

Of course, this all depends on the TIV holding...:pray:[/QUOTE]

Ocarina of time is showing $39.99 used at gamestop
 
Just ask the cashier to search for the digital code.

Here's proof.:)

I was surprised when the cashier told me I could get digital codes on the receipt. I was buying these amazon video game cards that are at some gamestops when she found out.

 
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[quote name='style_unseen']Just ask the cashier to search for the digital code.

Here's proof.:)

I was surprised when the cashier told me I could get digital codes on the receipt. I was buying these amazon video game cards that are at some gamestops when she found out.

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Woooo woo woooooooo! This is like the holy grail...at least for me cuz I don't like to buy games at GameStop (more expensive and no price matching).

So you can just go in and say you want an amazon gift card and it prints onto a receipt?!?!?

Is there any limit you can buy? Or do they only sell in $25 increments?! And do they let you use gamestop trade in money to buy the amazon gift cards?!? If so I'm sooooo cashing in all my gamestop money for amazon!!!!!!
 
[quote name='Bigmeat23']Woooo woo woooooooo! This is like the holy grail...at least for me cuz I don't like to buy games at GameStop (more expensive and no price matching).

So you can just go in and say you want an amazon gift card and it prints onto a receipt?!?!?

Is there any limit you can buy? Or do they only sell in $25 increments?! And do they let you use gamestop trade in money to buy the amazon gift cards?!? If so I'm sooooo cashing in all my gamestop money for amazon!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Just say you want to buy a digital code for Amazon. I asked the cashier and she said every gamestop "should" have it in their system.

I bought it with credit, but I only bought one digital code plus the 3 cards. I'm pretty sure there's no limit, you'll probably just have a long receipt if you buy more than 1.

I forgot to mention I also won a $100 gamestop gift card in a Push Prize machine in the mall! :D Today was a great day.
 
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Wish I had known that when I was in there earlier. I would have gotten my iPhone 4 trade-in money as an Amazon credit if so ;).

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iPhone 4 16GB AT&T: $262.25

(base of $175.50 + $87.75 for 50% promo and minus $1 refurb fee).

Oh, and I guess minus another 89 cents because I bought Kinect Adventures again. I couldn't find that Link's Crossbow game. He hit me with a $1 refurb fee on the iPhone even though I provided the original box (and that should have qualified according to the price quote I printed) but it was very close to closing time and I wasn't going to argue over $1. He also didn't give me the "like new" price even though the phone was immaculate - that cost me about $30 more. Again, though, even that I didn't feel like arguing at the time. When the value bumped up from $175.50 to $263.25 he was shocked and said he would probably do the same with his phone tomorrow ;).

So I'll have to look into getting Amazon credit or if not just save that and the credit I got yesterday for one of the 2 next-gen systems. My son might end up benefitting from my daughter getting her phone upgraded by getting a Nextbox at launch (assuming I can secure a preorder when the time comes). Without all this credit I'm sure I'd wait for a price drop.
 
[quote name='io']Wish I had known that when I was in there earlier. I would have gotten my iPhone 4 trade-in money as an Amazon credit if so ;).

3/30

iPhone 4 16GB AT&T: $262.25

(base of $175.50 + $87.75 for 50% promo and minus $1 refurb fee).

Oh, and I guess minus another 89 cents because I bought Kinect Adventures again. I couldn't find that Link's Crossbow game. He hit me with a $1 refurb fee on the iPhone even though I provided the original box (and that should have qualified according to the price quote I printed) but it was very close to closing time and I wasn't going to argue over $1. He also didn't give me the "like new" price even though the phone was immaculate - that cost me about $30 more. Again, though, even that I didn't feel like arguing at the time. When the value bumped up from $175.50 to $263.25 he was shocked and said he would probably do the same with his phone tomorrow ;).

So I'll have to look into getting Amazon credit or if not just save that and the credit I got yesterday for one of the 2 next-gen systems. My son might end up benefitting from my daughter getting her phone upgraded by getting a Nextbox at launch (assuming I can secure a preorder when the time comes). Without all this credit I'm sure I'd wait for a price drop.[/QUOTE]

Did the recommence sheet you signed say "A - Like New" at the top? Cause the $1 fee is just our code to send it to the warehouse and/or for trade hold.
 
[quote name='io']Wish I had known that when I was in there earlier. I would have gotten my iPhone 4 trade-in money as an Amazon credit if so ;).

3/30

iPhone 4 16GB AT&T: $262.25

(base of $175.50 + $87.75 for 50% promo and minus $1 refurb fee).

Oh, and I guess minus another 89 cents because I bought Kinect Adventures again. I couldn't find that Link's Crossbow game. He hit me with a $1 refurb fee on the iPhone even though I provided the original box (and that should have qualified according to the price quote I printed) but it was very close to closing time and I wasn't going to argue over $1. He also didn't give me the "like new" price even though the phone was immaculate - that cost me about $30 more. Again, though, even that I didn't feel like arguing at the time. When the value bumped up from $175.50 to $263.25 he was shocked and said he would probably do the same with his phone tomorrow ;).

So I'll have to look into getting Amazon credit or if not just save that and the credit I got yesterday for one of the 2 next-gen systems. My son might end up benefitting from my daughter getting her phone upgraded by getting a Nextbox at launch (assuming I can secure a preorder when the time comes). Without all this credit I'm sure I'd wait for a price drop.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't have cared about the $1. I would've been pissed about the $30 though.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']Yeah the weird thing was I was quoted $20 when I called today but the website has it at $22. Did not know what to expect but I got the $22.[/QUOTE]

Were you quoted the value without 10% bonus?
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Did the recommence sheet you signed say "A - Like New" at the top? Cause the $1 fee is just our code to send it to the warehouse and/or for trade hold.[/QUOTE]

I don't remember signing anything like that. I had to sign something that said they were going to wipe it (which I already did of course).

[quote name='Vap']I wouldn't have cared about the $1. I would've been pissed about the $30 though.[/QUOTE]

I told him up front that I was hoping for the "Like New" price but I dunno - it was the end of a long day and we just rushed down there and made it 10 minutes before closing after getting the new phone at Best Buy. $30 is a big chunk of change, but in terms of the percentage of the overall value it isn't that much. I had been looking at eBay before I left and it looked like I might get $200-$250 tops (before fees/shipping and with the potential of a chargeback/scam) so I was just happy that the 50% bonus applied without any issue. True enough, this is GS credit and not cash but if I spend it on one of the new systems that is effectively the same thing. It just limits my options on obtaining one of those (ie, I need to get a GS preorder or wait for them to become readily available).

I was considering doing the same with my wife's phone but that one is chipped on the front, so they'd most likely give me the $95 price for that one. In that case, I can probably make more selling it myself. (Plus, I kind if have enough GS credit right now - no need to pile up any more ;)).
 
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[quote name='io']I don't remember signing anything like that. I had to sign something that said they were going to wipe it (which I already did of course).



I told him up front that I was hoping for the "Like New" price but I dunno - it was the end of a long day and we just rushed down there and made it 10 minutes before closing after getting the new phone at Best Buy. $30 is a big chunk of change, but in terms of the percentage of the overall value it isn't that much. I had been looking at eBay before I left and it looked like I might get $200-$250 tops (before fees/shipping and with the potential of a chargeback/scam) so I was just happy that the 50% bonus applied without any issue. True enough, this is GS credit and not cash but if I spend it on one of the new systems that is effectively the same thing. It just limits my options on obtaining one of those (ie, I need to get a GS preorder or wait for them to become readily available).

I was considering doing the same with my wife's phone but that one is chipped on the front, so they'd most likely give me the $95 price for that one. In that case, I can probably make more selling it myself. (Plus, I kind if have enough GS credit right now - no need to pile up any more ;)).[/QUOTE]

if you dont mind me asking, what phone did you get? also, the 1 fee is for the charging cable and headset.
 
[quote name='coolrust']if you dont mind me asking, what phone did you get? also, the 1 fee is for the charging cable and headset.[/QUOTE]

I got her an iPhone 5. As for the $1 fee, the wording on the check box (that when checked adds that $1 refurb fee back in to the quote) on GS.com says "Sync Cable and/or Wall Charger and/or Original Packaging Included". I did an "or Original Packaging Included" so to me that seems like it should cover the refurb fee. But since it is only $1 it's no big deal - just some annoying wording there. And I definitely prefer keeping the charging cable for that amount (we still have a few devices that use the older cables) if that is what they are really talking about. But then they should just say that and leave the "original packaging" part out of it.
 
Base:

Pokemon Battle Revolution - Wii ($14)
Mario Sonic Olympic Games - Wii ($9)
Saints Row 3 - PS3 ($16)
Kinect Sports 2 - 360 ($17)
 
[quote name='Namurashi']Base is 10. 15 with 50% bonus and PUR.

[/QUOTE]

no, the base is $15, my PUR was expired and they wouldnt give me the extra 10%
 
[quote name='Namurashi']Base is 10. 15 with 50% bonus and PUR.

[/QUOTE]

no, the base is $15, my PUR was expired and they wouldnt give me the extra 10%, on reciept they gave me $22.50 for it
 
[quote name='Desousa93']Were you quoted the value without 10% bonus?[/QUOTE]

Well I was quoted $20 base but it was really $22 base. The total was $35.20 after PUR and 50% promo.
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']this info might make me get my ps4 from amazon[/QUOTE]
It is gonna make me do just that.
Just have to wait for the pre-orders to open up.
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']Anyone know if Gamestops are open today or are they all closed for Easter?[/QUOTE]

The ones in the malls are closed but the stores outside of malls should be open. You should call ahead to make sure.
 
[quote name='io']Wish I had known that when I was in there earlier. I would have gotten my iPhone 4 trade-in money as an Amazon credit if so ;).

3/30

iPhone 4 16GB AT&T: $262.25

(base of $175.50 + $87.75 for 50% promo and minus $1 refurb fee).

Oh, and I guess minus another 89 cents because I bought Kinect Adventures again. I couldn't find that Link's Crossbow game. He hit me with a $1 refurb fee on the iPhone even though I provided the original box (and that should have qualified according to the price quote I printed) but it was very close to closing time and I wasn't going to argue over $1. He also didn't give me the "like new" price even though the phone was immaculate - that cost me about $30 more. Again, though, even that I didn't feel like arguing at the time. When the value bumped up from $175.50 to $263.25 he was shocked and said he would probably do the same with his phone tomorrow ;).

So I'll have to look into getting Amazon credit or if not just save that and the credit I got yesterday for one of the 2 next-gen systems. My son might end up benefitting from my daughter getting her phone upgraded by getting a Nextbox at launch (assuming I can secure a preorder when the time comes). Without all this credit I'm sure I'd wait for a price drop.[/QUOTE]

Did your box have the charge cable & earbuds? If not that's why.
 
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