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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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Did a few trades towards Mass Effect 3..

:wii: Goldeneye - 5.00
:ps3: Bullestorm - 3.00
:360: Tiger Woods 11 - 4.00
:360: Batman: Arkham City - 23.00

Ended up only paying 11.76 for Mass Effect 3 and eliminated a few redundant games from my collection (have Tiger 12, going to get Goldeneye Reloaded when its like 10 dollars)
 
I'm sure it's probaly been asked but if I trade in a game towards a preorder to get the 30% bonus if I go cancel the preorder next week will they take the 30% back
 
[quote name='Rockinjs']I'm sure it's probaly been asked but if I trade in a game towards a preorder to get the 30% bonus if I go cancel the preorder next week will they take the 30% back[/QUOTE]

No
 
Going back to my earlier question, I was able to switch my pre-order from one store to the other with no issue.

Funny sight though, seeing the dozens and dozens of Arkham Cities on the pre-owned game racks there.
 
[quote name='TheodorusMajorus']How would GS look upon trading in an Xbox and PS3 copy of B:AC at the same time?[/QUOTE]

Well I went to three different stores yesterday to trade them in. 60 dollars cash for 170 Gamestop credit isn't bad at all.

The first guy put on a pre order and took it off and said it didn't work anymore even tho the bonus was on the receipt lol.
 
PS3

Need for Speed Shift - 4$
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 - 7$
Call of Duty World at War - 4$
Call of Duty Black Ops - 15$
Shadows of the Damned - 7$
Alpha Protocol - 2$
 
May be Ymmv, but 2 different stores gave an extra $10 for 2 games, was trading in B:AC. Told both stores the extra 30% for preordering would be better. Saw on the screen $30.30 after bonuses for each game. May be helpful if someone wants to buy now and not worry about cancelling preorders.
 
[quote name='Burning Karma']All you people flipping Batman make me snicker. I wish I had a Best Buy locally so I could just get the game for $10! :lol:[/QUOTE]

It's a pretty good deal (I sent two to amazon). :)

I am surprised you don't have a BestBuy near you, as I live in NC also and they are pretty common around here.
 
Arkham City still $23 today for 360. Oddly enough, I also got a $5 bonus on it. I don't know what it's for since I traded the game by itself and didn't think of asking the guy.
 
360: Tuesday, March 6th
base values
MLB 2K11 $8
Call of Duty Black Ops $15
Battlefield 3 $20

I also got trade 3 get $10, so total of $53 trade for me!
 
St. Louis CAGS, I'm not sure how long this is going on, but I took my 2x BAC to the gamestop outside of south county mall and they are doing a 50% bonus event there and he said the one in the mall is doing it to. Like an idiot, I forgot to ask how long it would be going on, but I was able to get ME3, put $5 down on AC3 and get the steelbook, and renew my PUR and only had to come out of pocket like 6 bucks after trading in the two games.
 
[quote name='hlb96']May be Ymmv, but 2 different stores gave an extra $10 for 2 games, was trading in B:AC. Told both stores the extra 30% for preordering would be better. Saw on the screen $30.30 after bonuses for each game. May be helpful if someone wants to buy now and not worry about cancelling preorders.[/QUOTE]

Same thing happened to me today. Girl at the register had no idea what it was.
 
3/12

:360: Batman: Arkham City - $23

:ps3: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - $25
:ps3: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception - $23

Went with Resident Evil to get the 30% bonus and total after putting $5 on that was $99.40. Not bad, not bad at all. Also preordered ACIII to get the steelbook.

Something else cool. The guy also gave me a Halo 4 window cling/sticker without having to preorder it.
 
lololol unbelievable. explains the others getting $28 for single copies though. back to gs i go.

[quote name='AteBit']LOL Just got this in my email wonder it will stack with the 3 for $10, or 30% bonuses.


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[quote name='technicalstylez']lololol unbelievable. explains the others getting $28 for single copies though. back to gs i go.[/QUOTE]

Yep. $28 + 10% (of the base) = $30.30 which is what has been reported.
 
I guess it may be either the $28 or the 30% boost in credit. I ended up trading 2 copies today for $23 base + 10% PUR + 30% preorder = $64ish total.

Vs... $28 x2 base + 10% PUR for $61.60
 
[quote name='technicalstylez']lololol unbelievable. explains the others getting $28 for single copies though. back to gs i go.[/QUOTE]

I guess it isn't too hard to believe. All the BAC flips doesn't seem too bad for gamestop (BBY on the other hand...). After BBY ends their sale this weekend, GS should have a hefty supply of BAC's. They get each copy for about $30 bucks STORE CREDIT and turn around and sell them to their typical unsavvy customers for $55 cash.
 
[quote name='AteBit']LOL Just got this in my email wonder it will stack with the 3 for $10, or 30% bonuses.


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Hahaha! Un-fucking believable, lol. Thanks for the tip.

I'm sure they can change their deals at anytime; but this certainly corroborates what others have said today. $30.xx after PuR is a hell of a deal.

I wish I had more money to invest. I'd love to get a bunch of pre-orders for half off!
 
Damn, flipped a single copy of Batman AC today in a 3 for $10 bundle but only got $23 base (so I'm guessing the 3 for $10 and 30% pre-order bonus promos won't stack with this, which isn't suprising). I was kinda hoping this flip would die just to save me from myself, and so I wouldn't burn through so much of my BB credit. Looks like that's not gonna happen. Already have too much GS credit from the past few days and it's just gonna be obscene after this week.


They better have a B2G1 sale soon so I can even things out...
 
Just a head's up - I'm going to work and will post details later, but basically PUR members (the email doesn't say you have to be a PRO member) will get an extra 30% TIV on IOS devices (Ipod, Iphone, Ipad) through March 11 and TIV's are locked until then.
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']Just a head's up - I'm going to work and will post details later, but basically PUR members (the email doesn't say you have to be a PRO member) will get an extra 30% TIV on IOS devices (Ipod, Iphone, Ipad) through March 11 and TIV's are locked until then.[/QUOTE]

I had a message in my PUR mailbox about the bump in TIV, but it said an extra 20%.
 
[quote name='Xellos2099']You know...i am mighty tempted into a $120 vita...[/QUOTE]

Was also thinking how I could use Batman to my advantage for a cheap Vita. I already have a PSP Go loaded with games that I rarely touch, but I love me some new toys. Hmmm.
 
[quote name='Xellos2099']You know...i am mighty tempted into a $120 vita...[/QUOTE]

Interest has been peaked. Anyone gonna go in today and see if they can get the 28 base for it? If not I'll go tomorrow, too busy today sadly.
 
I was actually going to keep the $10 Batman I just got from Best Buy, but not anymore...no reason to keep it if I can get $30 for it right now. I already played and beat it on the PS3, I was going to get some achievements on the 360 version.

I have Uncharted 3 sitting on my shelf, too, although I haven't played that one through yet. Tough to decide when they offer you that much for the game and I only spent $33 in credit on it during a B2G1 to begin with.
 
Not sure if it's been posted here yet (if so I apologize), but in the gamestop trade offers e-mail, at the bottom it says they're going to stop taking all Gamecube trade-ins on April 2.
 
[quote name='buster90']How many copies of a single copies of a game does GS take at any one time? If I bought 10 AC would they take all 10?[/QUOTE]

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[quote name='buster90']How many copies of a single copies of a game does GS take at any one time? If I bought 10 AC would they take all 10?[/QUOTE]

Standard policy is 1 per system. I've had luck trading in more then one only when I bring in the actual receipt to show I bought them myself. Ultimately it's going to depend on the employee.
 
[quote name='snake']I had basically the same email but it was for uncharted 3.[/QUOTE]
My e-mail was the same but was for FF 13-2.
 
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