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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='Tallkido']I got a question
Today i went to gamestop to get gow 3 and couldnt get it because i didnt pre order
Can i go online order for in store pickup and get the game today ?[/QUOTE]

Just go somewhere else and get it. Hate to say it but it's probably the store staff screwing with you. There's really no way they didn't have enough copies on launch day to cover both walk ins and reserves for a huge release.
 
[quote name='biledriver']Just go somewhere else and get it. Hate to say it but it's probably the store staff screwing with you. There's really no way they didn't have enough copies on launch day to cover both walk ins and reserves for a huge release.[/QUOTE]

So whats the best store to buy it ?
bestbuy/tosyrus ?
 
[quote name='Tallkido']So whats the best store to buy it ?
bestbuy/tosyrus ?[/QUOTE]

Check the sunday ad thread at the top of the page to see which has a deal on it if any. I haven't kept up with the day one deals since it's on the way from Gamefly and if it wasn't I was gonna get it at redbox.

My guess would be that Kmart has the best deal but you're gonna have to sign up for their stupid card at the register.
 
TIVs from 9/17:
Wii:
Resident Evil:Umbrella Chronicles $7
House of the Dead: Overkill $7
360:
Mass Effect $7
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 $10
PS3:
God of War Collection $9
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 $10
Iron Man 2 $6
Dead to Rights: Retribution $10
 
Just got a Gamestop email stating there will be a 50% bonus trade in credit when you trade towards the purchase of any pre-owned games, runs from 9.23 to 10.2
 
[quote name='ZombieToast']Not sure if anyone posted it yet, but the current TIV for Gears of War 3 is $30.[/QUOTE]

Gamestop is running a promotion that Gears 3 is guaranteed $30 store credit through mid-Nov.
 
Sorry if this has been asked already, but if anyone that traded in their apple product, were you able to get the extra 30% for putting towards a preorder?

Also, I have a 1st gen 16gb ipod touch and I pretty much haven't touched it in years, the consensuses would be to get rid of it. I am hesitating since when I first got it was like $400 and now its only worth $75 GS credit.
 
[quote name='ZerotypeX']Also, I have a 1st gen 16gb ipod touch and I pretty much haven't touched it in years, the consensuses would be to get rid of it. I am hesitating since when I first got it was like $400 and now its only worth $75 GS credit.[/QUOTE]

Well Amazon will give you $52 for it. You have to think of demand for the product now. A lot more people are going to want my 3rd gen 32gb over your first gen. Sucks to pay a lot and only get so much back. I only got $90 at GS for my old xbox 360. I paid $400 for it when it first came out. However I enjoyed it like 5 years without getting a RROD. So hopefully you have enjoyed your ipod touch, and that the $75 will help you find something else to enjoy. Plus I think you still get the PUR 10% bonus too.
 
[quote name='sgaldis']...so $48 for Gears 3 when put towards the purchase of a used game from 9.23-10.2? Tempting...[/QUOTE]

Yeah, a few need to fall off the truck at Amazon :D
 
Trade Values (as of Sep. 20, 2011)

:3ds: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D $18.00
:3ds: Samurai Warriors Chronicles $12.00
:360: Grand Theft Auto IV $5.00
:360: Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City $9.00
:360: The Incredible Hulk $5.00
:wii: Dragon Ball Revenge of King Piccolo $9.00
:wii: Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition $7.00
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Gamestop is running a promotion that Gears 3 is guaranteed $30 store credit through mid-Nov.[/QUOTE]

Sorry if this question comes off dumb but does that imply $30 is not Gears 3 base since it's a promotion and would hence NOT stack with other promos?
 
[quote name='iPhone']Sorry if this question comes off dumb but does that imply $30 is not Gears 3 base since it's a promotion and would hence NOT stack with other promos?[/QUOTE]

I don't know for sure they handed out coupons to everyone buying Gears the last 2 days saying this and it's on their website also, but the ending day on the website says Oct. 2. Not sure about the details.
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']Just got a Gamestop email stating there will be a 50% bonus trade in credit when you trade towards the purchase of any pre-owned games, runs from 9.23 to 10.2[/QUOTE]

Haven't seen any email about this yet. Might have to check with a store close by.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Haven't seen any email about this yet. Might have to check with a store close by.[/QUOTE]

It was in an email about preordering 'Dark Souls', it was weird because it was only mentioned right at the bottom in a 'oh and by the way...' kind of thing. I can't be the only one who got it...er, right?
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']It was in an email about preordering 'Dark Souls', it was weird because it was only mentioned right at the bottom in a 'oh and by the way...' kind of thing. I can't be the only one who got it...er, right?[/QUOTE]

nothing on my end.
 
[quote name='dinovelvet']It was in an email about preordering 'Dark Souls', it was weird because it was only mentioned right at the bottom in a 'oh and by the way...' kind of thing. I can't be the only one who got it...er, right?[/QUOTE]

I got the email also, 50% trade is mentioned at the bottom.
 
[quote name='ZerotypeX']Sorry if this has been asked already, but if anyone that traded in their apple product, were you able to get the extra 30% for putting towards a preorder?
.[/QUOTE]

I'm looking at my receipt from yesterday right now. The apple products do not get any sort of trade in bonus applied to them, including PUR.
 
[quote name='Roadrunner']I'm looking at my receipt from yesterday right now. The apple products do not get any sort of trade in bonus applied to them, including PUR.[/QUOTE]

I thought you at least got a PUR bonus. Oh well. My 2nd gen ipod nano sold for $50 today on Amazon. It was in very good condition so I probably could have asked for more, but I just wanted a quick sell. Ipods sell really well on Amazon if it's good condition, and a lot more than GameStop is going to pay.
 
9/21/11

:360:
Batman: Arkham Asylum - $9
Gears of War Triple Pack - $10
Bioshock 2 - $4
Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition - $7
Deus Ex Human Revolution Augmented Edition - $22
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']I thought you at least got a PUR bonus. Oh well. My 2nd gen ipod nano sold for $50 today on Amazon. It was in very good condition so I probably could have asked for more, but I just wanted a quick sell. Ipods sell really well on Amazon if it's good condition, and a lot more than GameStop is going to pay.[/QUOTE]
Nope. Consoles and handhelds (and by extension, all Apple products) do not receive PUR bonuses.
 
[quote name='iPhone']Sorry if this question comes off dumb but does that imply $30 is not Gears 3 base since it's a promotion and would hence NOT stack with other promos?[/QUOTE]

That's correct, the $30 is NOT the base, and does not stack with any trade in offers. I was at Gamestop today, and one of the guys who knows me as a regular there told me that they forgot to hand out the little fliers advertising the $30 trade in deal at midnight launch, and did I want one of them incase I was interested in trading in a Gears 3. I took one, and asked him if that stacked with anything, and he told me no. He looked up the current trade in value, which is $28 (as of today: 9/22) so if you were to trade it in towards a preorder, and with a pur bonus, that would be a better deal then the $30. (it'd be 39.20 assuming 30% bonus for preorder + 10% PUR)
 
Base TIVs for 9/16:

:ps3:
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands - $6
Resident Evil 5 - $8
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - $9
Mortal Kombat - $22

:psp:
God of War: Chains of Olympus - $4

:gc:
Resident Evil 4 - $2.50

:360:
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - $1.50
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Does GameStop take games with "Not For Resale" on the case?[/QUOTE]

Yes. They don't care.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Does GameStop take games with "Not For Resale" on the case?[/QUOTE]

They'll gladly take it. They'll take ANYTHING!
 
^this gets a asked every page.... Yes they will take it. They will take disc only too, although some will deduct refurb. But theres no way gs doesnt take not for resale cases.
 
[quote name='chingychink2005']^this gets a asked every page.... Yes they will take it. They will take disc only too, although some will deduct refurb. But theres no way gs doesnt take not for resale cases.[/QUOTE]

do they take the Game and Watch collection?
 
[quote name='BLAZETIGER']They'll take ANYTHING![/QUOTE]
Not so. They won't take Once Upon A Time (Wii) or the Happily Ever After (DS) games. I finally managed to get rid of those, thanks to Amazon.
 
Wasn't there a post saying Gamestop is going to raising the TIV to beat out Best Buy or something? How's that gonna work?
 
Did I see someone mention a few pages back about Gamestop offering a 50% TIV toward the purchase of a used game coupon or something? Is that live?
 
[quote name='BLAZETIGER']They'll gladly take it. They'll take ANYTHING![/QUOTE]

Does that include the Halo Reach that Microsoft gave people as part of their last beta?
 
[quote name='flagg1216']Buy a used game or accessory and get 50% trade promo. Thank you $.99 ps2 games![/QUOTE]

Is this confirmed yet? I don't see it online anywhere. I should be heading out later and will stop by my GS to check either way.
 
[quote name='xskaxninjax']Is this confirmed yet? I don't see it online anywhere. I should be heading out later and will stop by my GS to check either way.[/QUOTE]

Please let us know...thanks
 
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