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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. 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)


30% Trade Bonus (Various)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new game only. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Soul Calibur V (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), SSX (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Max Payne 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Mass Effect 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Street Fighter X Tekken (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12). 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 Guaranteed Trade-In Value (3/1/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/31/12 - 3/1/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 2/14/12 - 3/13/12). $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 titles are priced at $59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360). 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]


Trade 3 get $10 (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

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. [/QUOTE]


$40 Hardware Bonus 360/PS3, $20/Wii (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $40 in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded, Get an extra $20 in-store credit when you trade any Wii.

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]


PS Vita Handheld Trade Up Offer (Ends 2/20/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade your old hand held system toward the purchase of a new PS Vita.

Offer valid only toward DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000 or PSP Go. Full trade value must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new PS Vita. 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]


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

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.
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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='shiftymcneely']Isn't that game still rare and OOP?[/QUOTE]

Nope. Noticed the other day that Afrika had dropped to $20 in store new.
 
[quote name='ChosenOne1']Has anyone recently traded in Fear 3? Too lazy to call them right now but the recent one on the trade-in value page is from 128 days ago and the price was $18. Probably like $10 now or something?[/QUOTE]

That game is down to $18 used so it would be more like $4-5. Back in october it brought $20 so it dropped like a rock.
 
Can you trade in multiple copies of the same game (same console)? If not, can you trade one at one store and one at another, or will your trade history alert them when you try and trade the second at a different store?
 
Hey, can anyone tell me the TIV for Goldeneye 007 Reloaded for PS3. I'm at work and can't make phone calls which sucks!! Thanks in advance :)
 
I did *some* searching for a resource of how much GS gives for hdmi trade-ins, and I could find none. Anyone have some first hand info on their pricing tiers, ie. based on length, manufacturer, or some other variable?
 
[quote name='timmaa']I did *some* searching for a resource of how much GS gives for hdmi trade-ins, and I could find none. Anyone have some first hand info on their pricing tiers, ie. based on length, manufacturer, or some other variable?[/QUOTE]

$4 credit on any size.
 
TIV from today 1/14

XBOX 360:

Tekken 6 5.00
UFC 2010 4.00


PS3:

Bioshock 4.00
Street Fighter IV 1.50
Legends of Wrestlemania 3.00
Burnout Paradise 4.00
3D Dot Game Heroes 2.00
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.00
Battlefield Bad Company 1.50
 
[quote name='timmaa']I did *some* searching for a resource of how much GS gives for hdmi trade-ins, and I could find none. Anyone have some first hand info on their pricing tiers, ie. based on length, manufacturer, or some other variable?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='KtMack23']$4 credit on any size.[/QUOTE]
Though I seriously doubt, but do they test the cables before they accept them?
 
[quote name='klimb22']Though I seriously doubt, but do they test the cables before they accept them?[/QUOTE]

It's true. Size doesn't matter...lol I've traded in 3, 6, and 10 foot cables. All the same value. They do not test them either.
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']It's true. Size doesn't matter...lol I've traded in 3, 6, and 10 foot cables. All the same value. They do not test them either.[/QUOTE]

This seems like easy credit considering the price one can buy hdmi cables in bulk online. Turning around and selling 3ft(do they take 1.5ft?) hdmi cables seems ludicrously simple. Has anyone breached a limit to how many one GS will take at one time/in one month?

Also, if I remember correctly, the Pro Rewards does not give an extra % on accessories traded in. Making any trade-in on hdmis anonymous as long as you take a gift card and not store credit. True/false?
 
[quote name='timmaa']This seems like easy credit considering the price one can buy hdmi cables in bulk online. Turning around and selling 3ft(do they take 1.5ft?) hdmi cables seems ludicrously simple. Has anyone breached a limit to how many one GS will take at one time/in one month?

Also, if I remember correctly, the Pro Rewards does not give an extra % on accessories traded in. Making any trade-in on hdmis anonymous as long as you take a gift card and not store credit. True/false?[/QUOTE]

send a message to iamthecheapestgamer, he will tell you the dangers of trading in multiple cables.
 
[quote name='timmaa']This seems like easy credit considering the price one can buy hdmi cables in bulk online. Turning around and selling 3ft(do they take 1.5ft?) hdmi cables seems ludicrously simple. Has anyone breached a limit to how many one GS will take at one time/in one month?

Also, if I remember correctly, the Pro Rewards does not give an extra % on accessories traded in. Making any trade-in on hdmis anonymous as long as you take a gift card and not store credit. True/false?[/QUOTE]


Ask IATCG...
 
I read iamthecheapestgamer's post on the previous page in this thread detailing his ban. Are bulk trade-ins looked down upon so much that the SM or DM will look for any reason to have you banned or is the idea of buying from one source at a lower price and turning around to sell to another source at a higher price amoral and looked down upon?
 
[quote name='timmaa']I read iamthecheapestgamer's post on the previous page in this thread detailing his ban. Are bulk trade-ins looked down upon so much that the SM or DM will look for any reason to have you banned or is the idea of buying from one source at a lower price and turning around to sell to another source at a higher price amoral and looked down upon?[/QUOTE]

First of all, power up rewards pro does count for accessories. Second, GS isn't as dumb as we think. If you trade in 10 HDMI cables a month, they know something is up. Personally, I go by the 1 cable a month. That way I can still make my profit, but spread it out so I don't get banned.
 
[quote name='timmaa']I read iamthecheapestgamer's post on the previous page in this thread detailing his ban. Are bulk trade-ins looked down upon so much that the SM or DM will look for any reason to have you banned or is the idea of buying from one source at a lower price and turning around to sell to another source at a higher price amoral and looked down upon?[/QUOTE]

Im all trading cases its YMMV, some DMs wont care much at all and some places your cashier will play Jr. Detective.
 
back when they took dvd's as trades right before halo 3 came out i once took in about 300 or so dvds and ended up walking out of there with like 1100 dollars.. i didnt get banned but the manager said he got a phone call from their LP person asking about the transaction . they just asked me not to trade in so many at 1 time in the future.

the register stops at 80 items that seems to be the max amount in a single transaction i ended up with like 4 different transactions
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']First of all, power up rewards pro does count for accessories. Second, GS isn't as dumb as we think. If you trade in 10 HDMI cables a month, they know something is up. Personally, I go by the 1 cable a month. That way I can still make my profit, but spread it out so I don't get banned.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for answering that question. The play it say method definitely has its perks. I'm interested if you've had that policy since you started or if there was a specific impetus behind that decision.
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']back when they took dvd's as trades right before halo 3 came out i once took in about 300 or so dvds and ended up walking out of there with like 1100 dollars.. i didnt get banned but the manager said he got a phone call from their LP person asking about the transaction . they just asked me not to trade in so many at 1 time in the future.

the register stops at 80 items that seems to be the max amount in a single transaction i ended up with like 4 different transactions[/QUOTE]

That seems somewhat reasonable since dvd collections do get into the hundreds. I remember getting some very good deals for dvds when they did have them, I can see why they got rid of it though.
 
[quote name='cawthor']Can you trade in multiple copies of the same game (same console)? If not, can you trade one at one store and one at another, or will your trade history alert them when you try and trade the second at a different store?[/QUOTE]

No to the first question unless you have a receipt to prove u bought the games and didnt steal them. Yes to the second question...gamestop isnt that connected between stores i know this for a fact.
 
Gamestop doesn't give a shit about what gets traded in. I've already bought a handful of games with Redbox stickers on them. Those are a bitch to removed from 360 games without damaging the disc.
 
[quote name='timmaa']I Are bulk trade-ins looked down upon so much that the SM or DM will look for any reason to have you banned or is the idea of buying from one source at a lower price and turning around to sell to another source at a higher price amoral and looked down upon?[/QUOTE]

i'm not sure what you mean by "bulk trade in". if it's trading in your collection of games, i don't think gamestop has a problem with that, but if you are trading in multiples of the same games or items, then they will have a problem with that. Gamestop considers this "dealer" activity and cause for a ban.

Gamestop not only "look down" upon this type of activity, but they don't allow it at all in the first place. that's why all their promos have a disclaimer that says "no dealers".

sure, you can trade in a few to different stores, but if you trade in excessive amounts of the same item within the same area i'm sure when a LP or the DM prints their reports they will notice it says they have 100 of the same items traded in the same area. then they might get curious and its simple for them to just trace it back.
 
Found some old receipts. I verified that all of the values below are more current than what's listed. update away.


Xbox 360:
Saints Row - $2.50 (12/8/11)
Saints Row 2 - $5 (12/13/11)

Playstation 3:
Dance on Broadway MVR - $5 (12/24/11)
Fit in Six - $5 (12/24/11)
High Velocity Bowling - $4 (12/24/11)
Racquet Sports - $3 (12/24/11)

Nintendo Wii:
Cabelas North American Adventures - $7 (12/8/11)
Grand Slam Tennis - $4 (12/8/11)
Your Shape Fitness - $3 (12/12/11)

Nintendo DS:
Contra 4 - $4 (12/24/11)
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']No to the first question unless you have a receipt to prove u bought the games and didnt steal them. Yes to the second question...gamestop isnt that connected between stores i know this for a fact.[/QUOTE]

I think it's more so the fact that they don't give a shit as long as you spread it out in between stores. They can look up your history with you EDGE card, but most employees don't care. As long as you don't get yourself a Jr. Detective, then you should be fine. I'm pretty sure the DM doesn't really care that much about "suspicious" activity unless you trade in 40+ HDMI cables. As a rule of thumb, keep it below 5 copies of each game. Anything past that and you might get banned.
 
No, all values in this thread are base values. So you'd have to add any promo/PUR bonuses to them.

Using that $23 base - you'd get $32.2 with the 40% promo, $34.5 if you're also a powerup reward member.
 
[quote name='Kyden139']No, all values in this thread are base values. So you'd have to add any promo/PUR bonuses to them.

Using that $23 base - you'd get $32.2 with the 40% promo, $34.5 if you're also a powerup reward member.[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot, it looks like I may be visiting Gamestop later tonight.
 
[quote name='kube00']I wonder if they will run a bonus Trade it for Apple Products again[/QUOTE]
Probably not any time soon since they just had a SOTW 30% TIV bonus for Apple products.
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']Ipod nano 3rd gen 8gb still trades in for 35[/QUOTE]

I'm curious why people would think of selling their Apple stuff at Gamestop - even Ebay would give you better prices.

Comments/reasons?
 
[quote name='willynateDgreat']I'm curious why people would think of selling their Apple stuff at Gamestop - even Ebay would give you better prices.

Comments/reasons?[/QUOTE]

Not entirely. I got $125 at GS for my 2nd gen 16gb touch a few weeks ago. Average going rate on eBay/Amazon is ~$100, not including fees. Pawn shops would give you even less.

Secondly, many people would rather not risk getting scammed out of their iPod by someone claiming they never got it or filing a chargeback.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Not entirely. I got $125 at GS for my 2nd gen 16gb touch a few weeks ago. Average going rate on eBay/Amazon is ~$100, not including fees. Pawn shops would give you even less.

Secondly, many people would rather not risk getting scammed out of their iPod by someone claiming they never got it or filing a chargeback.[/QUOTE]

There we go . . . Thanks for the info - I figured there was some logic to it, I just wasn't sure but that does make sense.
 
Sorry if repeated but Base Values of games I traded in earlier:

Xbox 360:

LA Noire: Complete Edition $8
Red Dead Redemption GOTY $13
Dead Island $15
Dead Space 2 $5
Enslaved $2.50
Rainbow Six: Vegas $0.20
Darksiders $4
Crackdown 2 $3
Grand Theft Auto IV Complete $10


PS3:

Uncharted 1 $5
Uncharted 2 $7
Assassin's Creed Revelations $17
Saint Row: The Third $20
Medal of Honor $2.25
Chronicles of Riddick $2
Alpha Protocol $2.50
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 $23

Accessories:

Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit $6
 
New trade in deal for console. get min of $100 when trading in xbox 360 or $150 for PS3 toward the purchase of a new PS3/Xbox 360. good for ppl that want to upgrade i guess.
 
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