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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.

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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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9/21

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Borderlands 2 - $5
Madden 25 - $23

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Driver: San Francisco - $9
Portal 2 - $11
Need For Speed: Most Wanted (Old) - $12

Really lucked out this time...in addition to the 100% bonus at my local GS, the associate forgot to take off the regular 30%. Ended up getting $64.40 for my Madden, $33 for my NFS:MW, and $30 for my Portal LOL.
 
Miami Flash15 said:
Used my b2g1 & bday coupon today on GTA V, Saints Row, & Splinter Cell Blacklist. Came out to $80 for all three, GTA coming out to the free game. Takig SR & BL to BB for $72 each :)
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Was Saints Row and SC Blacklist on sale or something? I'm still trying to figure out how you got all 3 for $80 with the bday coupon and the B2G1.

I'm looking to get Diablo 3, saints row, and blacklist all for PS3 but with my calculation it's coming to about $90+ tax. Thinking about keeping Diablo and trading the other 2 to BBY. That should make Diablo around $17-$18.
 
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jr1016 said:
Was Saints Row and SC Blacklist on sale or something? I'm still trying to figure out how you got all 3 for $80 with the bday coupon and the B2G1.

I'm looking to get Diablo 3, saints row, and blacklist all for PS3 but with my calculation it's coming to about $90+ tax. Thinking about keeping Diablo and trading the other 2 to BBY. That should make Diablo around $17-$18.
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If you're looking for a way to get Diablo cheaper, buy madden 25 if you can find it. That would make them even less, as madden's stil 45$ trade in at bb.

 
jr1016 said:
Was Saints Row and SC Blacklist on sale or something? I'm still trying to figure out how you got all 3 for $80 with the bday coupon and the B2G1.

I'm looking to get Diablo 3, saints row, and blacklist all for PS3 but with my calculation it's coming to about $90+ tax. Thinking about keeping Diablo and trading the other 2 to BBY. That should make Diablo around $17-$18.
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Yeah, Saints Row & Blacklist are both $40 on sale used with the PUR bonus deducted. It took 20% off GTA, making it the free game, ending up just paying for SR & SC

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Yeah, Saints Row & Blacklist are both $40 on sale used with the PUR bonus deducted. It took 20% off GTA, making it the free game, ending up just paying for SR & SC
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How is Blacklist on sale if its page on GS.com doesn't indicate such a price?

PS3: http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/102447

360: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/102445

I know it was on sale last week, but it isn't mentioned in this week's ad.

 
Tried to trade in NFS Most Wanted 2012 (disc only) and it didn't work.  The clerk said it was only for the old version since it was rarer (my GS employees are actual gamers, damn).  I tried to play stupid and said the list he had said 2012 and that they were the same game, but he said he would only go by the system.  Lame.  I guess I'll try a different gamestop.

 
I don't know if it was a fluke or other people have had the same results but I got the 50% bonus from the previous SotW on an iPhone 5 without pre-ordering anything next gen like it says.

Vigilante said:
WWE '13 is, but I'm pretty sure NFS MW is the older version, not the 2012 version.
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Yeah that's definitely the case but YMMV on getting them to manually adjust it since it says 2012 on the printed list.

 
Where the heck are you guys buying these games for cheap, for the trade 2 promo?  Every time I see you guys posting these, I check the prices at various retailers and I don't see how it's that profitable.  For me anyways, the game would have to cost ~$15 to buy in order to be worth trading it in for $25 and adding the $9.99 on top for the new game...

 
CaseX said:
Where the heck are you guys buying these games for cheap, for the trade 2 promo? Every time I see you guys posting these, I check the prices at various retailers and I don't see how it's that profitable. For me anyways, the game would have to cost ~$15 to buy in order to be worth trading it in for $25 and adding the $9.99 on top for the new game...
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AWD for the most part for me, otherwise it's usually some sale that pops up and goes OOS quickly. I'm OK with spending $40-42 to get ~$53 when I'm going there anyway.

 
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CaseX said:
Where the heck are you guys buying these games for cheap, for the trade 2 promo? Every time I see you guys posting these, I check the prices at various retailers and I don't see how it's that profitable. For me anyways, the game would have to cost ~$15 to buy in order to be worth trading it in for $25 and adding the $9.99 on top for the new game...
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I pick up the cheap Wii and DS games at pawn shops for about $10 each. Sometimes I get lucky and find PS or 360 games, but usually just Wii or portables.

 
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If you heard that us CAGs were picking up games from a truck we tipped like in that Fast and Furious film, then you heard wrong. It happened to already be on its side when we got there.

 
Has anyone traded in two of the same iPhone at once before or are they not going to allow that like with games?  Want to use the SotW on two phones at once but don't know if they'll do that despite there being a legitimate reason you might have two identical phones.

 
Fairy King's Return said:
NSF MW 2012 worked for me. It says 360 version only and it worked find without an override. Traded in that along with WWE 13. Next WWE game will be called 2K14. Kind of pisses me off that EA has to put its mark on everything it owns. Calling it WWE 2K14 instead of just WWE 14.
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EA doesnt own WWE. 2K sports does which is why its called WWE 2K14 lol.

 
Fairy King's Return said:
NSF MW 2012 worked for me. It says 360 version only and it worked find without an override. Traded in that along with WWE 13. Next WWE game will be called 2K14. Kind of pisses me off that EA has to put its mark on everything it owns. Calling it WWE 2K14 instead of just WWE 14.
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When you trade it in? 9/21?

 
Fairy King's Return said:
NSF MW 2012 worked for me. It says 360 version only and it worked find without an override. Traded in that along with WWE 13. Next WWE game will be called 2K14. Kind of pisses me off that EA has to put its mark on everything it owns. Calling it WWE 2K14 instead of just WWE 14.
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Didn't work for me. Reps were told to try the old Most Wanted which worked. YMMV

 
With the extra 30% + powerup 10% trade in promo, can I put it towards a cheap used game and have the rest of the trade in credit put on a giftcard?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 
Sleipnir said:
With all due respect, trying to make any sense of your post kinda hurt a little.

English is my third language and even I feel entitled to tell you to pay more attention to your grammar.
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GRAMMAR POLICE ALERT! lol get a life man. its the internet not class if this was school then I would put effort into typing....

 
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