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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. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

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.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

5/13

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PS3

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Current Promotions:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,,,,

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 PowerUp Rewards 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
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.

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 PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, 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
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

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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mpaullin said:
So are there any Buy 2 Get 1 Coupons floating around at the moment? I'm thinking that the last ones that were available were for renewing PUR and they expired at the end of August. Is that right? I have three games I am looking to get around the same price and could really use it (yeah, yeah, I missed the sale over the weekend).
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I believe the new renewal coupons expire 10/31/13

 
mask.air.raid said:
How do you know? I saw my nearest one had like ten copies, but how do you know about the others?
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There's probably a bunch of them in the back. Anytime a semi popular games TIV is that low compared to its sell price then GS must be sitting on tons of them nationwide.
 
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I would appreciate it a ton if someone can hook me up with a playcation code. Got some goodies I need to trade in.

Thanks ahead of time.
 
ThunderChunky62 said:
Can anyone spare a playcation coupon? I just moved and I'm trying to get rid of all my Xbox stuff
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I also need one if anyone has one to spare. I've tried contacting a few people who say they have them, but I've had no luck. I have an old Xbox I'd like to trade in, so if anyone could help me out with a playcation coupon I would really appreciate it!
 
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Disregard, forgot to check my PM's, THANKS to BSiegel for the coupon!

Does anyone know how I go about using the Playcation coupon code # in store though?

 
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:ds:
Animal Crossing: wild world - $10
 
:ps3:
NBA 2k13-10
 
:360:
Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel - $8
NBA 2k13-10
 
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How long do you guys think Animal Crossing: Wild World will be on the list as an available trade in?

 
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How long do you guys think [font='Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Animal Crossing: Wild World will be on the list as an available trade in?[/size][/font]
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No one has any idea. The only advice we can give you is to trade it in asap because they can change what's on the list anyday.
 
Who was the guy in Long Beach? I have an extra Playcation coupon thanks to doc_j88 and I'm traveling around Long Beach today so chances are high that I may pass the area where he lives.

 
Hmm. I got a base of $10 yesterday for it. Maybe they gave you New Leaf value by accident?

Or they just adjusted the price today and it hasn't changed on their website yet.



I knew one of the animal crossing was higher then the other.. These were easy finds on Craigslist for cheap.
 
Bought a copy of Fifa 13 with the Bday coupon today for $19.

Then took it down the block and traded it in with AC New leaf.

:360: Fifa 13 $8

:3ds:  Animal Crossing New Leaf $15

Got the $50 promo and picked up a LE copy of Tales of Xillia

 
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Have any of the titles changed yet on the Trade 2 games in for a New game for 9.99 deal? I want to wait until Tuesday and pickup NHL 14.

 
konicki465 said:
Have any of the titles changed yet on the Trade 2 games in for a New game for 9.99 deal? I want to wait until Tuesday and pickup NHL 14.
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I wouldn't wait tha long if I was you. Just get a random $59.99 game and exchange it on Tuesday. No guarantees the list stays the same from now until Tuesday.
 
DemonsMaster said:
No one has any idea. The only advice we can give you is to trade it in asap because they can change what's on the list anyday. not post in giant white bolded font.
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konicki465 said:
Have any of the titles changed yet on the Trade 2 games in for a New game for 9.99 deal? I want to wait until Tuesday and pickup NHL 14.
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Not yet but the in-store lists they have say they end the 8th. If you have stuff go trade it tomorrow or Sunday and just get another game to exchange for NHL. Better than having your games drop off the list.

 
konicki465 said:
Have any of the titles changed yet on the Trade 2 games in for a New game for 9.99 deal? I want to wait until Tuesday and pickup NHL 14.
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Nope but apparently the list is going to change Sunday so if I were you I'd just do the trade 2 tomorrow and exchange the game you get for NHL when it releases.
 
EldritchOnRye said:
Not yet but the in-store lists they have say they end the 8th. If you have stuff go trade it tomorrow or Sunday and just get another game to exchange for NHL. Better than having your games drop off the list.
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people have no one want to blame,but themselves, if they missed this. people have been literally spamming your message on this thread, trade in the games asap. Yet posters continue asking " when is the list going to change" ,or i want to wait till x Date to trade it in.

 
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Three surveys and a bad experience at gamestop...

Also doubt the list will change drastically, but the fan favorites of outdated sports games probably won't be there anymore.  I be shocked if the Mario games are gone though.

 
Hemi said:
Meh I got one left, but I still have a couple playcation coupons left. I will at least break even which is what I want to do anyway.
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I've got enough left to trade them all in luckily. I was just using them to move credit over so as long as I break even I'll be happy.

 
Miken said:
Three surveys and a bad experience at gamestop...

Also doubt the list will change drastically, but the fan favorites of outdated sports games probably won't be there anymore. I be shocked if the Mario games are gone though.
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Yeah, while the TIV on the Mario games has dropped they're not going to be selling them used for any less anytime soon. While I'm sure they'd rather pay $8 for something like Super Mario 3D Land I don't think they care when they're reselling it for $38.

 
What's the procedure for getting some trade credit moved back to the card when the employee puts it all into a pre-order when trading and the customer didn't ask to move it all?

 
Off-Topic but what are some $20 and under games that are good because I have a B2g1 Target coupon on all games? Just wondering because I really want to use but don't know what to get. PS3, 360 and Vita are what im looking for.
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What's the procedure for getting some trade credit moved back to the card when the employee puts it all into a pre-order when trading and the customer didn't ask to move it all?
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cancellation is the only way, i do not believe you can just move some trade credit.

 
konicki465 said:
Have any of the titles changed yet on the Trade 2 games in for a New game for 9.99 deal? I want to wait until Tuesday and pickup NHL 14.
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I really dont think the trade 2 titles have changed.

I can't believe they are still taking some games. Example I traded Fifa 13. It trades for $8 now (so they had to add $17 to the trade)

 
Did a bunch of Trade2 promos today and traded in a spare brand new DS3 controller I have had collecting dust with a playcation coupon (DS3 came in the Killzone 3 Combo pack). All base values.

:ps3:

Army of Two: Devil's Cartel - $8

Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller - $18

FUSE - $8

NBA 2k13 - $10

:360:
Army of Two: Devil's Cartel - $8

FIFA Soccer 13 - $8

NBA 2k13 - $10

:ds:

Pokemon Black 2 - $12

Pokemon White 2 - $12

:3ds:

Mario Kart 7 - $12

New Super Mario Bros 2 - $12

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - $13

Super Mario Land 3D - $10

 
Off-Topic but what are some $20 and under games that are good because I have a B2g1 Target coupon on all games? Just wondering because I really want to use but don't know what to get. PS3, 360 and Vita are what im looking for.
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Diablo III
 
YBX87 said:
cancellation is the only way, i do not believe you can just move some trade credit.
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I don't want to cancel it. Maybe I can move the return credit since it was not on the same transaction as the initial reserve.

Are there any employees or customers with experience with this?

neonon19s said:
I really dont think the trade 2 titles have changed.

I can't believe they are still taking some games. Example I traded Fifa 13. It trades for $8 now (so they had to add $17 to the trade)
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I get the feeling that FIFA 13 will stay on the list until it ends. That would explain why the value decreased and it's on the list with such a low value.

 
person123 said:
Did a bunch of Trade2 promos today and traded in a spare brand new DS3 controller I have had collecting dust with a playcation coupon (DS3 came in the Killzone 3 Combo pack). All base values.

:ps3:

Army of Two: Devil's Cartel - $8

Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller - $18

FUSE - $8

NBA 2k13 - $10

:360:
Army of Two: Devil's Cartel - $8

FIFA Soccer 13 - $8

NBA 2k13 - $10

:ds:

Pokemon Black 2 - $12

Pokemon White 2 - $12

:3ds:

Mario Kart 7 - $12

New Super Mario Bros 2 - $12

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - $13

Super Mario Land 3D - $10
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What 6 new games did you buy o.0 also did you do it all in one coupon.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Off-Topic but what are some $20 and under games that are good because I have a B2g1 Target coupon on all games? Just wondering because I really want to use but don't know what to get. PS3, 360 and Vita are what im looking for.
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That coupon makes your highest game free. I used it today and got 2 $10 DS games and Madden 25 for just under $21 after tax/red card. Unfortunately my store didn't have Diablo 3
 
That coupon makes your highest game free. I used it today and got 2 $10 DS games and Madden 25 for just under $21 after tax/red card. Unfortunately my store didn't have Diablo 3


Holy shit are you serious

Where do you get the coupon
 
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