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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='mabuhay13']Dam, people. Call Gamestop and ask them for TIVs....[/QUOTE]

They have a policy to not give TIV over the phone. Sometimes you'll get lucky but this thread is dedicated for helping CAGs share TIV so let them ask if they want to as long as they check the OP first.
 
[quote name='mabuhay13']Dam, people. Call Gamestop and ask them for TIVs....[/QUOTE]

Well most gamestops will not give trade in values over the phone, and Im not driving all the way to one to see what I will get when trying to make purchase decisions. The October 1st trade in value on 3G vita was 75 and I find it hard to believe thats what ti still is with the 100 percent bonus.
 
Well, hopefully they are still doing the 30% Wii U trade in deal. I got some stuff to trade in tomorrow so ill report back. If not, hopefully they will let me just do it as a 30% trade in toward Mario U and only let me put 5 down and move the rest to the Wii U.
 
the OP says the bonus TIV is guaranteed through the 21st, but the page is still up - anyone had it work still?
 
[quote name='z24buddy']Looks like you got 40% (30+10) added to a base value of 18 on dbz and 17 on halo[/QUOTE]

Yeah even though their system was supposed to give me 25+23+10%. Even the DM had the balls to tell me that 10% of $25 = $0.20. At least I got to give the person a shitty feedback score.
 
[quote name='J7.']They have a policy to not give TIV over the phone. Sometimes you'll get lucky but this thread is dedicated for helping CAGs share TIV so let them ask if they want to as long as they check the OP first.[/QUOTE]

Actually we don't. The only stores that cant do this are the ones that have state laws against it. I think there are 2 or 3 states like this. The rest are just stores lying to you or being dicks.
 
[quote name='captaintek3304']Actually we don't. The only stores that cant do this are the ones that have state laws against it. I think there are 2 or 3 states like this. The rest are just stores lying to you or being dicks.[/QUOTE]

Not true. The policy is decided by the DM. Some will insist you get people into the stores and not waste time with phone customers when there are people in the stores physically, others won't.

Some DM's allow the store managers to decide as well. A common thing you will hear from that is stores telling you "I can only give one or two over the phone, anymore than that you need to bring in"

But it isn't always employees just not wanting to do it.
 
The store I work at only allows 3 or less to be given over the phone.

As for RROD 360s, all stores can take them in as the correct trade SKU (360 RROD). If they told you otherwise, then they haven't been reading the company emails.
 
Traded in a bunch of stuff today.

10/22 Base TIV

:360: Mass Effect $10.00
:360: Halo 3 $3.50
:360: COD4: Modern Warfare $4.00
:360: Halo Wars $5.00
:360: KOA: Reckoning $12.00
:360: Dungeon Siege III $6.00
:360: Blur $6.00
:ps3: Fallout: New Vegas $3.00
:ps3: Heavy Rain $10.00
:ps3: Time Crisis: Razing Storm $5.00
:ps3: Super Street Fighter IV $2.00
:ps3: Motor Storm: Apocalypse $10.00
:ps3: Resistence 3 $6.00
:ps3: Batman: Arkham City $8.00
:3ds: Resident Evil: Mercinaries $5.00
 
[quote name='J7.']They have a policy to not give TIV over the phone. Sometimes you'll get lucky but this thread is dedicated for helping CAGs share TIV so let them ask if they want to as long as they check the OP first.[/QUOTE]

I call 3 random gamestops and get 3 TIV every call. Just use a random zip code. ;)
 
BASE trade in values as of 10/22/12

:360: Plants vs Zombies - $9.00 (surprised it's so high since it sells used for $17.99)
:ps3: God of War Origins Collection - $8.00
:ps3: Dualshock 3 Controller - $24.75
 
[quote name='azngtlman']Was still $50 when I traded it in yesterday.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Guess it is through the 28th now, great! I havent finished Super Mario Galaxy 2, but this might be the last chance to unload the Wii for some value.
 
[quote name='kube00']I wished they would do another trade game X get 50% more promo, I missed out on the last one[/QUOTE]

theres a coupon u can print out on poweruprewards.com and its 50% extra trade ins toward Medal of Honor
 
[quote name='snakemaster2389']theres a coupon u can print out on poweruprewards.com and its 50% extra trade ins toward Medal of Honor[/QUOTE]

I think he means when they had the deal for 360, Wii and PS 3 games with TIVs between $3-$15 and you got an extra 50% on them. Was a fantastic deal because they boosted a lot of TIVs for some reason right before the deal. I got my 16 gig Nexus for nothing out of the deal.
 
Base TIV as of 10/22/12:

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PS3
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Rayman Origins $10

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Xbox 360
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Dead Space 2 $9
Grand Theft Auto IV $9
Left 4 Dead: GOTY $12

Used the steal of the week to get MOH:WF and still had $4 left over
 
They are still doing 30% trade in on any items toward the Wii U if you have it pre-ordered. Said they will have it till the day the console comes out.
 
[quote name='klimb22']No one have a hidden link to new Power Trade list?[/QUOTE]

Is it not always the same URL? I've been refreshing this the past few days, wondering why it hasn't changed yet.
 
[quote name='Jackie Chandler']Is it not always the same URL? I've been refreshing this the past few days, wondering why it hasn't changed yet.[/QUOTE]
No. The URL for the first list (50%) was different. It had Oct12 in the URL even though someone on SD "exposed" it a week earlier and it was active in GS system.
 
[quote name='z24buddy']Base TIV as of 10/22/12:

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PS3
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Rayman Origins $10

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Xbox 360
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Dead Space 2 $9
Grand Theft Auto IV $9
Left 4 Dead: GOTY $12

Used the steal of the week to get MOH:WF and still had $4 left over[/QUOTE]

If you play it now please report back on your thoughts...still not convinced.
 
I have a question for you guys about a console preorder: I preordered a Wii U console and paid it off in full with $200 cash and the rest in credit. I currently have around 150 store credit still on my PUR card. Does Gamestop do partial refunds on preorders? I basically want to get a refund on part of the cash I used on the preorder, and pay it off in credit instead. Has anyone done this before/ is this possible?

(Sorry if I posted this in the wrong thread)
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I call 3 random gamestops and get 3 TIV every call. Just use a random zip code. ;)[/QUOTE]

I've done that too.
 
Base TIV 10/23
Forza 4 Essentials Edition $12
Bully Scholarship Edition 360 $15
Borderlands PS3 & 360 $10

$75.20 after bonuses and my 50% extra coupon for MOH: WF
 
Is there a reason Trade 2 Get $40 is listed in the OP as available until 12/31 when it appears to be already expired? Just wondering if anyone knows something I don't?
 
[quote name='mrclutch']On my way to trade my fat white 360 that doesn't read discs. I'll report back.[/QUOTE]

We are eagerly awaiting your either "angry they charged you a refurb fee" or "shocked they took it with no hassles" update.
 
[quote name='captaintek3304']We are eagerly awaiting your either "angry they charged you a refurb fee" or "shocked they took it with no hassles" update.[/QUOTE]
Lol. I'm going to tell them its broke. Not going to try to be slick. I just have no idea how much the refurb fee is.
 
So I have a fully working X360 250GB Slim that has some scratches on the bottom of the unit, I attempted to trade it in a while back and I was told that due to the scratches I get the "refurbished value". Is every GS pretty much this anal when it comes to HW trade in? I was thinking of trying my luck with another store or another associate. Also, thought about putting a sticker at the bottom to cover up the scratches.
 
Used the PowerUp Rewards Steal of the Week Coupon towards MoHW and got 60% on top of the base values.

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Heavy Rain $10
Borderlands $10
Borderlands GOTY $15
Batman AC GOTY $18 (only because it will drop tomorrow)
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Mass Effect $10
Halo 3 $3.50
Borderlands GOTY $15


Side note...was quoted
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Black Ops $15 (was going to get a $4 Refurb fee so I just went to BB)
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Black Ops $10 (also took to BB)
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LA Noire $5 (also took to BB)
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']So I have a fully working X360 250GB Slim that has some scratches on the bottom of the unit, I attempted to trade it in a while back and I was told that due to the scratches I get the "refurbished value". Is every GS pretty much this anal when it comes to HW trade in? I was thinking of trying my luck with another store or another associate. Also, thought about putting a sticker at the bottom to cover up the scratches.[/QUOTE]

That's bs, try the other store.
 
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