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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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mattcube64 said:
Am... am I understanding the iPhone values correctly on the GS site? I feel like they're extremely generous.

I have a 16GB iPhone 5 in "good" condition - perfect except those damn chrome edges and a scratch on the back . GS.com lists the value @ $381.

They're currently running a bonus that should auto-trigger if I pre-order a certain game for five bucks. That's $495. ... and my 10% PU card should stack, too, right? So $533.

... BUT, I'm trying to get my hands on a Steal of the Week coupon... a bonus 50% + 10% on top of $381 = $609. That can't possibly be right...
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No 10% bonus for phones, only games.

 
mattcube64 said:
Am... am I understanding the iPhone values correctly on the GS site? I feel like they're extremely generous.

I have a 16GB iPhone 5 in "good" condition - perfect except those damn chrome edges and a scratch on the back . GS.com lists the value @ $381.

They're currently running a bonus that should auto-trigger if I pre-order a certain game for five bucks. That's $495. ... and my 10% PU card should stack, too, right? So $533.

... BUT, I'm trying to get my hands on a Steal of the Week coupon... a bonus 50% + 10% on top of $381 = $609. That can't possibly be right...
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pretty sure no PUR 10% bonus on electronics

 
Good luck on your trade in Matt. And yes, those values are insane! 

Gamestop gives more credit than anywhere else by a mile. Too bad not too many people know about it. 

 
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Good luck on your trade in Matt. And yes, those values are insane!

Gamestop gives more credit than anywhere else by a mile. Too bad not too many people know about it.
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Yep, thanks for working out a deal with me. Now I just hope these values hold for a few days and my 5s arrives this week before the coupon expires. Either way, worth a few bucks in the hopes it all works out.

 
mattcube64 said:
Yep, thanks for working out a deal with me. Now I just hope these values hold for a few days and my 5s arrives this week before the coupon expires. Either way, worth a few bucks in the hopes it all works out.
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Yeah it was great. Since I switched my phone at an apple store cause of a button not working, I traded in a like new iphone 5 16gb, got $615, and bought a $500 gift card which I sold for $450. Got $264 in trade credit which is sweet.

 
While using my GTA B2G1 to get some games for the trade 2 tonight I saw some really bad parenting...an 8 year old kid gave his dad who was at the checkout one of the Sims games for 360...the dad looks at this and goes "Dont you want a Halo game?  This is a FAKE game." and proceeds to THROW the Sims case at the kid right in the store with at least 10 people watching...poor kid looked like he was gonna cry...

 
As of 9/21/13. Traded these at LeHigh Ave store in Philly.

3DS XL System w/AC & Stylus - $80

Luigi's Mansion - Dark Moon - $14

Legend of Zelda: OOT - $14

Fire Emblem: Awakening - $12

Ended up picking up GTAV and NHL14, so my trade total ended up coming out to like $157.20. Walked out with an additional 28'ish dollars in credit. Not too bad.

 
Gonna ask again since it's several pages back at this point: has anyone traded in two identical model iPhones in the same transaction before?

 
Does GameStop take iPhones from all carriers, including regional carriers (I know values differ but havent seen mention if they take all carriers).

 
They wouldnt take my virgin mobile s2.

Nvm didnt realize you specifically were talking about iphones.
 
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Jaashuaa, on 22 Sept 2013 - 10:10 PM, said:They wouldnt take my virgin mobile s2.

Nvm didnt realize you specifically were talking about iphones.
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My guess is they won't. Uggghhh. My regional carrier has me loyal with unlimited data or I would switch :(

 
mattcube64 said:
Am... am I understanding the iPhone values correctly on the GS site? I feel like they're extremely generous.

I have a 16GB iPhone 5 in "good" condition - perfect except those damn chrome edges and a scratch on the back . GS.com lists the value @ $381.

They're currently running a bonus that should auto-trigger if I pre-order a certain game for five bucks. That's $495. ... and my 10% PU card should stack, too, right? So $533.

... BUT, I'm trying to get my hands on a Steal of the Week coupon... a bonus 50% + 10% on top of $381 = $609. That can't possibly be right...
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I saw you posting about the steal of the week giving you an additional 50%.

The only steal of the week I am seeing is this-

Get 25% Off When You Purchase Any Pre-Owned Games!

Am I missing something?
 
Contacting CS should fix it. Kinda annoying since they had the same problem of not giving the right amount of points a month ago :/

 
What is the point equivalency for a dollar anyways? I made a 99 dollar purchase I just wanted to make sure I got my points also. Isn't it like around 20 points per dollar?
 
20 on pre-owned and 10 on new.



Thanks that's what I thought so it should if been 60 points per dollar this weekend I didn't get my bonus points either so I guess I will have to contact them also.
 
Only one that showed up from yesterday is the one with the iPhone trade and $400 of Kindle cards so not sure what portion of the 20,000 points that takes up.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Only one that showed up from yesterday is the one with the iPhone trade and $400 of Kindle cards so not sure what portion of the 20,000 points that takes up.
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I'd be interested to see what mine came up to, with triple points. 2x Ipads + 30% bonus. Spent all but 110 on used titles. I'm assuming the transaction will be broken in PUR...

As for TIVs.

Portal 2 and Orange Box (PS3) held.

 
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dyeknom said:
I'd be interested to see what mine came up to, with triple points. 2x Ipads + 30% bonus. Spent all but 110 on used titles. I'm assuming the transaction will be broken in PUR...

As for TIVs.

Portal 2 and Orange Box (PS3) held.
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Haha, wow that's going to be a lot of points.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Haha, wow that's going to be a lot of points.
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I hope so. I'm expecting over 60k ( as the tripled amount... pushing my account to almost 450k in points.) I'm about to drop 200k point, though, for something new they added. Converted $100 into amazon, the rest has now been moved to BBy.

 
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dyeknom said:
I hope so. I'm expecting over 60k ( as the tripled amount... pushing my account to almost 450k in points.) I'm about to drop 200k point, though, for something new they added. Converted $100 into amazon, the rest has now been moved to BBy.
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Ooo, what would that be?

sasuke543 said:
Why do some of you guys have own so many iPhones? Do you buy them from a store to trade them in at GS?
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I'm an octopus with eight ears.

 
sasuke543 said:
Why do some of you guys have own so many iPhones? Do you buy them from a store to trade them in at GS?
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A lot of the people are upgrading to 5, 5C and 5S phones. People with family plans are probably upgrading everybody's at the same time. They are also popping up a lot in local sales, but risky unless they meet you at the phone store to double check the ESN, etc. I picked up my two iPads from a friend who buys broken/locked/crashed and refurbs them. He only charged me 250 for the pair.

Eldritch: https://www.gamestop.com/PowerUpRewards/SiteResources/i/catalog/lg/lg_et_figure.jpg - 175k

Edit: Oh F. They sold out. It was only up for a few days

 
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Good to hear that I'm not the only missing pts. I'll give it a few days before calling, I'm pretty sure that if this doesn't fix itself and we call they'll prolly tell is that they never heard of the promo.
 
Am I the only one who feels like I run into more and more employees who insist on one coupon per transaction?  I actually have to make an effort to get them to scan more than one.  Luckily it works, but still, would be easier if they could just scan what I hand them without questioning it...

Forgot to post my trade from yesterday (9/22), drop of 50 cents:

:360: Xbox 360

Battlefield 3 - $3.00 (9/22/13)

 
CaseX said:
Am I the only one who feels like I run into more and more employees who insist on one coupon per transaction? I actually have to make an effort to get them to scan more than one. Luckily it works, but still, would be easier if they could just scan what I hand them without questioning it...
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Well it depends on what it is. If it's a trade coupon and then a discount coupon and they don't want to then I usually insist on two separate transactions which usually does it.

 
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