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NEW THREAD HERE http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10172798

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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:

Black Friday Trade Deals

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']20% extra credit on trades toward refurbished/new electronics
25% bonus trade in credit when trading in 2 games
Double trade in credit on any system
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Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 get $10 (11/18/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get $10 extra in-store credit when you trade any 3 games

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. 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 subject to change at anytime. 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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$25 Hardware Bonus, Select Systems (11/18/12)
[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.
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$30 Guaranteed, Select Games (Varied)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade select games (within 30 days of release) View Now

$30 value is net value after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Some exclusions may apply. Offer valid only while new game is priced $49.99 or higher. 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.
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Assassin's Creed III PS3 Bundle Upgrade Offer (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3 toward a new PS3 500GB Assassin’s Creed III bundle.”

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new PS3 500GB Assassin's Creed III bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 10/30/12 through 11/11/12.
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Sony Collections Trade Offer (11/14/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games toward the purchase of select Sony collections. Exclusively for PowerUp Rewards members


Eligible Games
- Ratchet & Clank Collection - $39.99
-God of War Saga - $39.99
- Jak and Daxter Collection - $39.99
- Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - $19.99
- InFAMOUS Collection $19.99
- Journey Collector’s Edition- $29.99
- Uncharted Dual Pack - $39.99
- Killzone Trilogy - $39.99


Legal: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of participating games. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 11/1/12 through 11/14/12.
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Power Up Rewards Exclusive Hardware Values (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']PowerUp Rewards exclusive hardware trade offers are here. Trade in your system to score these exclusive trade prices.

  • Xbox 360 orig - $80
  • Xbox 360 slim - $125
  • PS3 - $125
  • Wii - $40
  • 3DS - $75
  • DSi - $50
  • DS Lite - $40
  • PS Vita - $90
  • PS2 - $30
Values are net after trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Hardware must be in full working condition to be eligible for this offer. Defective hardware may be eligible for trade at a lesser 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. Offer valid 11/6/12 through 11/11/12.
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30% Power Trade (1/6/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games. http://www.gamestop.com/mrkt/landing/pre-pay-bonus-30-trade-credit/

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new copy of a participating game. 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 items 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]


PC Download Power Trade (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any games toward Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC digital downloads.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the purchase of PC download of Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC. 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% Headset Offer (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new headset. including Turtle Beach, Tritton, Beats and more!

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of new headset. 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 items 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]


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, 16,,,,,,,,

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='YBX87']sorry, i just have a few questions, when does the promo end? and it is toward a new copy of borderlands 2? right? you can trade in any game, ( no minium trade in value) ?[/QUOTE]
Sunday
Yes
No
 
[quote name='crs007']If you do the promo for borderlands 2 can you return it and get full credit for another game?[/QUOTE]

I see no reason why not. I would not run across the street the minute after but I doubt they can stop it. It looks like a normal trade in to me on the receipt. The bonus is just bigger.
 
I did the Borderlands 2 promo and the promo wont work if you add any games in the trade in. You have to just do the 2 qualifying games and trade your other games seperately. The promo automatically comes up.
 
[quote name='weeman43302']Anyone know the TIV for :360: Saints Row the Third? I searched for it and it said $18 but that's from almost a month ago.[/QUOTE]
Uh...call them maybe?
 
Took my Move stuff in to trade towards Halo 4 (which will actually be moved over to my Wii U when the time is right). Talking to the guy about the Wii's best games while he's checking my stuff in. Finalize the the whole thing, but on my way home I check the receipt and it shows nothing about the extra 30% promo, just my PU card 10%.

Jesus, you have to check and double check every move these fucking GameStop employees make. I feel like I should be paid to be their manager as much overseeing is required. I don't see how so many of you trade to these assholes on a regular basis. It's exhausting trying to get them to do their fucking jobs correctly.
 
9/21/2012

All :360:

Mass Effect $10
Orange Box $11
SWFUII $5
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 $12
Halo 3 $4 ($1 drop I think)
NFS:Most Wanted $13
L4D $12
 
[quote name='eulogywerd21']Took my Move stuff in to trade towards Halo 4 (which will actually be moved over to my Wii U when the time is right). Talking to the guy about the Wii's best games while he's checking my stuff in. Finalize the the whole thing, but on my way home I check the receipt and it shows nothing about the extra 30% promo, just my PU card 10%.

Jesus, you have to check and double check every move these fucking GameStop employees make. I feel like I should be paid to be their manager as much overseeing is required. I don't see how so many of you trade to these assholes on a regular basis. It's exhausting trying to get them to do their fucking jobs correctly.[/QUOTE]

The guy had to scan a promo sheet here when I asked if there were any promos if I pre-ordered. I put $10 towards NSMBU. I wanted to put it on ZombiU, but he said it wasn't a game on the list. I'll probably jut keep the pre-order of NSMBU since the guy was nice and helpful.
 
The guy was nice and all, it's just the hassle of having to go back in when the manager's there and get the corrections made. I mean, it's not alot of extra credit, like $7 or $8, but it's the principle of the thing. If I did my job like that, I'd get fired or no one would ever call me for gigs.

I kind of feel like I'm being a little bit of a dick, but this is the 2nd in a week I've had to go back because they didn't know what they were doing. Even when I called, just now, the dude who answered said the promotion was only for games traded towards Halo 4... Clearly, on the website, it says the contrary.
 
9/21/12

:ps3:
Fall Out New Vegas Ultimate Edition $14
Borderlands GOTY $10
AC: Revelations $8
Dark Souls $8
Dead Space 2 $6
Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition $7

Traded in AC & Darks Souls for the Borderlands 2 promo. Got $31.60 towards the game.
 
[quote name='eulogywerd21']Took my Move stuff in to trade towards Halo 4 (which will actually be moved over to my Wii U when the time is right). Talking to the guy about the Wii's best games while he's checking my stuff in. Finalize the the whole thing, but on my way home I check the receipt and it shows nothing about the extra 30% promo, just my PU card 10%.

Jesus, you have to check and double check every move these fucking GameStop employees make. I feel like I should be paid to be their manager as much overseeing is required. I don't see how so many of you trade to these assholes on a regular basis. It's exhausting trying to get them to do their fucking jobs correctly.[/QUOTE]
I never understood why people wait 'til after they leave the store to check their receipts. Also, I ask for the base value of everything I'm trading in and do the math on the spot. If the numbers don't look/sound right, I don't sign.
[quote name='eulogywerd21']The guy was nice and all, it's just the hassle of having to go back in when the manager's there and get the corrections made. I mean, it's not alot of extra credit, like $7 or $8, but it's the principle of the thing. If I did my job like that, I'd get fired or no one would ever call me for gigs.

I kind of feel like I'm being a little bit of a dick, but this is the 2nd in a week I've had to go back because they didn't know what they were doing. Even when I called, just now, the dude who answered said the promotion was only for games traded towards Halo 4... Clearly, on the website, it says the contrary.[/QUOTE]
You didn't learn your lesson the first time?
 
yea i dont get this i ALWAYS check my receipts when i leave a store....ALWAYS or at least have some vague idea of what the total should be beforehand so i dont get charged wrong

and when trading at gamestop seriously people check your receipt before you walk out the door. if it doesnt add up go back while you are at the store or check it before you sign.

that should at least help minimize some of the stupid employees though ive yet to have any evil gamestop experiences.
 
[quote name='Ag_SurfR']i could see if it was supposed to be in "like new" condition (that would have netted me $80). "good" should be if the system is in good condition and you may or may not have the original packaging. the next option down is "acceptable", and in that case the system can be in crappy condition. why should i get $45 less just because of a stupid box? the psp itself is in great condition.[/QUOTE]

I ran into a similar situation with my iPhone on Amazon. Two months ago the Trade-In value was $80 (sweet - Prime membership), so I sent it in. The phone was in good condition (no scratches, etc) but they still sent it back even though it was complete. I checked the resale value a few days ago and it had dropped down to around $25.

I'm guessing they just didn't want to take it since the the iPhone 5 was coming out.

As mentioned above, I think I'll be taking it to Gamestop.
 
[quote name='whitereflection']It is. Just don't trade in any other games except for the qualifying ones or do any other promotions and you'll be fine.[/QUOTE]

This. Just trade in (2) games on the list and purchase Borderlands 2. If you have other games to trade in, do a separate transaction.
 
:3ds: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time $12
:ps3: Little Big Planet 2 $8
:ps3: Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds $7.50
:360: Dragon's Dogma $17
:360: Silent Hill: Downpour $14
:360: College Hoops 2k8 $2.50
:wii: Okami $4.50
 
I was able to get the 2 for $30 trade in toward Borderlands 2, and trade in some games with it and the 30% applied automatically to the non qualifying for the 2 for $30.
 
Can I trade in two dualshock 3 controllers at one time or is that considered "multiples" like if I were to trade in two of the same video game?
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']Can I trade in two dualshock 3 controllers at one time or is that considered "multiples" like if I were to trade in two of the same video game?[/QUOTE]

I traded in a dualshock 3 and two sixaxis at once with no problems.
 
It's more believable that you have two controllers so two people can play a game then two consoles so two people can play the same game.

=)
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']Can I trade in two dualshock 3 controllers at one time or is that considered "multiples" like if I were to trade in two of the same video game?[/QUOTE]

I traded in (3) last week at one time though I remember reading a post in which someone said the employee said he could only trade one at a time and come back tomorrow to trade the 2nd one, so I guess YMMV.
 
Did I wait too long? Went in to trade in 2 ps3 controllers and was only going to get 19.80 for each one - I am guessing the new base TIV is $18 and only the PUR extra 10% got added on even though I said I wanted to trade them towards a NSMBU preorder.
 
[quote name='Deader2818']They most likely rang them up as Sixaxis.[/QUOTE]

seriously, they have a difference in tiv with controllers too? lol
 
[quote name='Deader2818']They most likely rang them up as Sixaxis.[/QUOTE]

Damnit, this is probably true and pisses me off. They say Dual Shock 3 right on them! What a wasted trip. Oh well, not going back until I have to go grocery shopping again (basically next store same shopping center). Not wasting extra gas to go back tomorrow.
 
[quote name='YBX87']seriously, they have a difference in tiv with controllers too? lol[/QUOTE]
Well considering they are basically two different controllers with different features I don't see why its surprising

Sixaxis don't have much of a demand anymore
 
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