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NEW THREAD HERE: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9832580

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:


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


Power Trade 30% (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Power Trade: Get a 30% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of:New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts, 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Madden NFL 13

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Madden NFL13 or Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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 expiration varies by title. [/QUOTE]


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30% Extra toward pre-owned (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product.

Full trade value must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Steam Funds (7/23/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale.

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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.[/QUOTE]


$25 Hardware Bonus (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita or 3DS system

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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. [/QUOTE]


$30 Buy Back (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade NCAA Football 13 within 30 days of release

$30 value is net after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid only while new title is priced at $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3). 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. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Google Nexus 7 (Includes iOS/Android Devices - Ends 8/05/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
Power Trade: Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade any items toward the pre-order of the Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. 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":

: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

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.

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='Vigilante']No, you don't--the promotion says you get $35 extra when trading in 7 or more games, so your best bet would be to split up the 14 games into two sets of 7 and do two separate trade-in transactions to get the extra $70 (technically $35 * 2).[/QUOTE]

For what it's worth, I did 12 games a few weeks ago. The GS employee got it all on one ticket and I got $55 in bonuses. I was actually worried that it only applied one of them and double checked but it did them both. I didn't get the impression that he had to do any work for it either so perhaps they've updated their system.

Would be curious to know if others had different experiences.
 
[quote name='yruluis']That's the thing, I was just told that I qualified for a free pre-order but on the receipt the is no mention of a promo being applied other than the 7/35. All I see is my total from the trade minus the $5 from the pre-order.

Everytime I ask them to cancel it, the employee says that it can't. I can't exactly force them to cancel it. I'll try the bbb to see if that scares them.[/QUOTE]

You seriously should be talking to the DM at this point.
 
As an employee, I've cancelled preorders for customers all the time that were clearly just used to get a bump on a trade. Resistance Vita, Max Payne 3, etc. You can't get the $5 back as cash, but it can go on a gift card or be applied towards your purchase. Never had a single issue with this.
 
[quote name='ProphetZero']I wonder what deal is better. trade 3 for extra $10 or the 30% bonus trade in.[/QUOTE]

Hmm, I wonder what game you're going to trade in ???
 
[quote name='ProphetZero']I wonder what deal is better. trade 3 for extra $10 or the 30% bonus trade in.[/QUOTE]

It depends on the TIV of the games you will be trading in. The 3 for $10 give you $3.33 extra per game. So you would want to use the 3 for $10 for games under $11.10 and use the 30% deal on games over 11.10 assuming you have exactly 3 games to trade in. (if you have 5 or 7 then the TIV threshold is different).
 
Thanks. I'm getting $44 for Batman Arkham City, Batman Asylum, and Mario Kart Wii. The $10 was a better deal for me. The employee wouldn't give me the trade in value over the phone till I told him my dilemma lol.
 
[quote name='stoned99']You seriously should be talking to the DM at this point.[/QUOTE]

Definitely, I had an employee talk to me like I was an idiot and then tell me that an item listed on their site does not exist. Also told me they didn't have a few things that that their real store manager (the bad employee had been saying he was the store manager, which is why I called the DM) told me had been sitting in the used drawer for a month+ the next day (after i contacted the DM)... the problem was taken care of swiftly. I would suggest contacting the District Manager as well.
 
Trade-ins 6/15:
:ps2: Shadow of the Colossus $3.50

:ps3: Final Fantasy XIII $5.00
:ps3: Valkyria Chronicles $6.00

:360: Dragon Age 2 $4.50

:wii: Wii Sports $7.00
:wii: Super Paper Mario $7.00
:wii: Super Mario Galaxy $7.00

:ds: Pokemon Dugeon: Explorers of Time $2.50
 
Why's everyone trading in Dragon Age 2? I swear it seems like every other poster has that listed in their trade in values. 4.50 4.50 4.50. That's all I see. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Then again...
 
[quote name='matrix9280']Why's everyone trading in Dragon Age 2? I swear it seems like every other poster has that listed in their trade in values. 4.50 4.50 4.50. That's all I see. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Then again...[/QUOTE]

Dragon Age II is $5 at best buy after the gamer coupon.
 
[quote name='Seshka']Is it possible to trade in 3 copies of the same game to get the extra $10 credit?[/QUOTE]
If you don't mind trying for us... Please let us know how your adventure went.
 
[quote name='Seshka']Is it possible to trade in 3 copies of the same game to get the extra $10 credit?[/QUOTE]

No. Limit is 2 of the same game/platform.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']I've been told 1 is limit multiple times. YMMV.[/QUOTE]

It's YMMV. The store I work for, you can do 2 same platform.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']I've been told 1 is limit multiple times. YMMV.[/QUOTE]

I traded in 15 same game same platform one time.

:applause:
 
TiVs 6/15

X360
Deadliest Warrior - $9.00
Grand Theft Auto IV - $8.00
Hasbro Family Game Night 4 - $7.00
NHL 2k10 - $2.50

Wii
Hello Kitty Seasons - $7.00
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean - $7.00

3DS
Generator Rex - $3.50

DS
Transformers Dark of the Moon (Autobots) - $6.00
 
Just saw the DS Lite to 3DS trade. Might get in on that (does it work with the get a free game thing they are running online or is this another won't stack thing?), even though I really am hesitant to pick up a 3DS because I know a re-design with potentially a better battery or the two sticks is probably coming within the next year or so.

Not really sure what to do, as I still occasionally use the GBA feature on my DS for FFTA, FF, and some other Mario games or RPGs.
 
TIVS 6/15

X360
Darksiders - $6
Viva Pinata Trouble in Paradise - $10
LA Noire - $7


Wii
Need For Speed Nitro - $4.50
Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix - $4

PS3
Resistance 3 - $7
Silent Hill Downpour - $21

6/14

PS3
Time Crisis Razing Storm - $6
RE Raccoon City - 14
LA Noire - 6

360
Simpsons the game - 4.50
 
So SH: Downpour is still getting $21? Excellent! I picked it up at BB the other day & hate it, but I don't want to trade it back into them that soon - paranoid about getting flagged in the system over there.
 
6/15:

:wii:
Mario & Sonic Olympic Winter Games - $10

:ps3:
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - $3
Hasbro Family Game Night 4 - $6

:3ds:
Generator Rex - $3.50 (thanks JAR for the quote on this - it was the impetus for me to scratch 7 more games together for one final round)
Pilotwings - $3
Madden NFL Football - $7
Sims 3 - $5

$76.25 for the lot after bonus and PUR - not bad... I decided my family would never get around to playing that used Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics game I got from Blockbuster. Now just watch as my 4 year-old asks about it next week ;). Generator Rex I picked up cheap from Target and was about to return it so this saved me the trouble.
 
Dumped 7 more games to Gamestop (6/14)

TIVs

PS3
Lord of the Rings: Aragon's Quest - $3.50
Sims 3 Pets - $7
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $8
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm - $4.50
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds - $7

Wii
Sonic and the Black Knight - $7

DS
Beyblade Metal Fusion - $4.50


Totally got $80.65 from the 7 games.
 
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Trying to figure this out on my own, but not finding anything as of yet. Does anyone know of any breakeven (or even profitable) BBY --> GS flips? Any help would be appreciated.
 
[quote name='Warner1281']Trying to figure this out on my own, but not finding anything as of yet. Does anyone know of any breakeven (or even profitable) BBY --> GS flips? Any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Two somewhat breakeven flips that come to mind require you to use this month's @Gamer magazine coupons:

Dragon Age II :)360: & :ps3:): $4.99 after $15 off coupon at BBY -> $4.50 base at GS

Deadliest Warrior :)360: & :ps3:): $9.99 after $20 off coupon at BBY -> $9 base at GS

Additionally, today's DotD for BBY, Inversion :)360: & :ps3:), is $19.99 and trades in to GS for $18 base. Hope that helps.
 
:ps3::ps3::ps3:
test drive unlimited 2 = $4.5
split second = $5
Inversion = $18

:360::360::360:
Inversion = $18
Deadliest Warrior =$9

:wii::wii::wii:
Kirby's Epic Yarn = $3
Pikmin = $4.5

More GS bs. My Pro membership expired today but the cashier was telling that I wouldn't get any bonuses because it had already expired. I told him that today was my last day and he was like "I don't know". I was planning to upgrade when I needed it. I'm really getting annoyed at GS.

edit: you can cancel the pro purchase within 7 days
 
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[quote name='Vigilante']Two somewhat breakeven flips that come to mind require you to use this month's @Gamer magazine coupons:

Dragon Age II :)360: & :ps3:): $4.99 after $15 off coupon at BBY -> $4.50 base at GS

Deadliest Warrior :)360: & :ps3:): $9.99 after $20 off coupon at BBY -> $9 base at GS

Additionally, today's DotD for BBY, Inversion :)360: & :ps3:), is $19.99 and trades in to GS for $18 base. Hope that helps.[/QUOTE]

ty. I've found a couple more. Too bad they're for used games that aren't in stock anywhere around me. I'll post them once I've finished looking through everything.
 
:ds:
999 4.50
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness 2.50

:ps3:
Modnation Racers 6.00
LEGO Indiana Jones 4.50
Batman: AA GOTY 6.00
Infamous 2 10.00

:360:
Dead Rising 2 8.00
NBA 2K11 10.00
Plants vs Zombies 7.00
Assassin's Creed 3.00
Saints Row Double Pack 7.00
LEGO Batman 3.00

:wii:
Goldeneye 6.00

Added to the database. I got a little screwed in the end (about $10 I think) because I left a DS cart at home, so it didn't get put in, and one of the games didn't qualify for the big promo. I got bonuses on everything regardless but not quite what it was going to be beforehand.
 
today
xbox
fable 3 - 2.50
black ops - 15

ps3
uncharted 1 & 2 - 5 each
deadliest warrior - 9
ass revelation - 12

wii sports - 7
 
Good Stuff Today

PS3-
Lotr Aragorn's Quest - 3.50
Dragon Age 2 - 4.50
Resistance 3 - 7.00

X360-
Kinect Sports - 7.00
Deadliest Warrior - 9.00
Silent Hill Downpour - 21.00
Inversion - 18.00

Turned 70 bestbuy credit into 130 gamestop credit. haters gonna hate ;)
 
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3ds centipede 3.00
ds lego star wars: original trilogy 4.00
ds nintendogs miniature dachshund 3.00
360 motion sports 2.50
 
Trade ins for 6/17/12

PS3:
Cabela's North American Adventures - 6
COD Black Ops - 14
NBA 2k12 - 14

X360:
Kinect Sports - 7
Pixar Rush - 20 (daamnnn!)
Black eyed Peas experience - 8
Left 4 Dead 2 - 15
Crysis 2 - 8
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness 2.50

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Added to the database. I got a little screwed in the end (about $10 I think) because I left a DS cart at home, so it didn't get put in, and one of the games didn't qualify for the big promo. I got bonuses on everything regardless but not quite what it was going to be beforehand.[/QUOTE]

That one would have screwed you up anyway from having 2 sets of 7 (since it is lower than $3)

[quote name='Dark Rider']It's fairly valuable, so, I would bet it's close to correct. [/QUOTE]

Wow, I had no idea - must have had a low print run and is OOP now. Contrast that with the first Viva Pinata which about $8 used/$14 new on Amazon :lol:.
 
[quote name='tigerin']do you need to have the sony official controller when you trade in your ps3 or can i get a third party one?[/QUOTE]

Sony one unless the 3rd party controller is wired. GS doesn't take 3rd party wireless controllers b/c Sony nuked all the pre-2007/8 ones via firmware.
 
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:360:
crackdown 2 $4
cod black ops $15
cabelas big game hunter 2012 $10
50 cent blood on the sand $3.50
secret service $3.50
spider-man 3 $6

:ps3:
motorstorm pacific rift $7
 
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