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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='slidecage']also how the hell is gamestop getting all of these hot chics working for them[/QUOTE]

Completely agree with this. Ran in last night and not only was there one girl attractive in one way, blonde/blue eyed/sizable rack but there another girl there attractive in the opposite way. Black Hair/blue eyes/ tight clothes on her tone body

I put in an application right then and there.
 
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[quote name='NeverGrewUp']Completely agree with this. Ran in last night and not only was there one girl attractive in one way, blonde/blue eyed/sizable rack but there another girl there attractive in the opposite way. Black Hair/blue eyes/ tight clothes on her tone body

I put in an application right then and there.[/QUOTE]

NeverGrewUp/slidecage, where the hell do you guys live? I'm at major metro area and only 1 "gamestop hot" sited with years of trading.
 
[quote name='nixmahn']

NeverGrewUp/slidecage, where the hell do you guys live? I'm at major metro area and only 1 "gamestop hot" sited with years of trading.[/QUOTE]

Scottsdale, AZ. and they completely carried on their conversation about Mass Effect 3 story/gameplay while i stood there just soaking it in. Im pretty sure i'd get the same feeling going to a strip club.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I dubbed the term "gamestop hot" a few years ago for the women you describe.[/QUOTE]

The newest gamestop around my area has a pretty hot red head that works there. THe other two stores, not so much.
 
[quote name='NeverGrewUp']Scottsdale, AZ. and they completely carried on their conversation about Mass Effect 3 story/gameplay while i stood there just soaking it in. Im pretty sure i'd get the same feeling going to a strip club.[/QUOTE]

I might have to make the drive from Tucson... lol
i traded in B:AC and price still holding! yay. Not going nuts but glad i was able to trade in and get a mint-used copy of Skyrim. the Gamestop clerk was nice enough to even search through the other used copies to make sure mine came with the map so I'm not missing anything. Kudos to him sir.
 
This will be a helpful post:

Batman: AC - $23 :)360: and :ps3:)

:roll:

At least I'm finally out of @Gamer coupons--never before have I bought then traded more than 5 copies of the same game within the same week...and it will probably (read: hopefully) never happen again. :drool:

Having $130 in GS credit is nice, though. :D
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']Based on not banning folks for trading in more than two of the same items per console. Folks around here have been banned for less. Their rants are kinda funny too.[/QUOTE]

A lot of the bans are actually initiated by a local manager. If an employee transforms into a JR detective and looks up the PUR then yep you're cooked.
 
[quote name='Donut2922']A lot of the bans are actually initiated by a local manager. If an employee transforms into a JR detective and looks up the PUR then yep you're cooked.[/QUOTE]


He's well known in my area, he lives not far from me. Every manager up to the DM knows him by name, especially near where he lives.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']This will be a helpful post:

Batman: AC - $23 :)360: and :ps3:)

:roll:

At least I'm finally out of @Gamer coupons--never before have I bought then traded more than 5 copies of the same game within the same week...and it will probably (read: hopefully) never happen again. :drool:

Having $130 in GS credit is nice, though. :D[/QUOTE]
Agreed.

I've never flipped so many of the same game to GS in a week out of fear of ban. The credit is nice. I'm within striking distance of the vita. Probably won't spend it on that though, but nice to have the option.

I'm actually looking to flip back to BB since my laptop kicked the bucket. Haven't found a decent one yet.
 
Traded 2 Batmans today... Instead of the 30% boost for preordering res evil raccoon city, it gave me a $5 bump on both games. I have no idea. It cost me a little, but the dude doing the trade was new and I had already flustered him with the fat Xbox trade, PUR renewal, sealed trade games (the manager that I'm friends with was there and had ok'd it, but the new dude didn't know). It was a bit of a fiasco.
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Does anybody know the TIV of the white psp go?[/QUOTE]

PSP-1000 and the GO are both $20. I asked the other day when trading in batman. With the bonus trade in, you get a whopping $45 for each! Not even worth your trip to sears clearance. :)
 
[quote name='shivan128']PSP-1000 and the GO are both $20. I asked the other day when trading in batman. With the bonus trade in, you get a whopping $45 for each! Not even worth your trip to sears clearance. :)[/QUOTE]
Haha I figured people who know the reason I was asking

According to the BB website the value there is $70, figured it would be closer at gamestop but goddamn that crappy.
 
3/8 TIVs

X360
Darksiders - 4.00
Crackdown 2 - 4.00
Lego Star Wars 3 - 7.00

aaaand of course Batman AC but we already know that.
 
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NeverGrewUp/slidecage, where the hell do you guys live? I'm at major metro area and only 1 "gamestop hot" sited with years of trading.[/QUOTE]

fort wayne the one i saw today was at the mall

then there is another one at jefferson point i think is a manager or something ...

would of asked the one out at the mall today but i would had no chance :)
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']Based on not banning folks for trading in more than two of the same items per console. Folks around here have been banned for less. Their rants are kinda funny too.[/QUOTE]

So what happens when they ban someone? Do they let them know when they are trading in? What happens to the credit they accumulated?

Asking because I saw the same guy at 2 different gamestops trading in 2-3 copies of Batman AC. I was hunting down a used MGS 3D.
 
[quote name='emeraldgsl']So what happens when they ban someone? Do they let them know when they are trading in? What happens to the credit they accumulated?

Asking because I saw the same guy at 2 different gamestops trading in 2-3 copies of Batman AC. I was hunting down a used MGS 3D.[/QUOTE]

Ask Iamthecheapestgamer or Velo214, those are the two CAG's that post the most I've seen that have been banned by a Gamestop.
 
I have a question. If I wanted to trade in some games and leave the credit on my card for future use Will I still get the percentage trade in bonus when I apply it to a new release game?? For example. They're offering 30% bonus towards the purchase of ME3
 
[quote name='rightously alive']I have a question. If I wanted to trade in some games and leave the credit on my card for future use Will I still get the percentage trade in bonus when I apply it to a new release game?? For example. They're offering 30% bonus towards the purchase of ME3[/QUOTE]
Once it's on your card, no more bonuses towards credit will apply. Those promos are for trading in games on the same transaction as the purchase.

Updated lists and database. The sheer number of B:AC at my local stores is just mind boggling. Even with the local DM not accepting trades of the game, each store is overloaded. Three stores have to have around 50 copies per system at least. That's just the ones they have out on the shelves, makes me wonder how many they may have behind the counter or in the back.

In the next 10 minutes or so I'm going to be rolling over to a new thread. This one got much larger than I normally like it to get. Will update this post or post the last item in the thread with the link to the new one.

New thread here:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9443692
 
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