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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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I am planning to trade a 360 Slim in, but I don't have the AV cables that came with it since I bought it used.
Does anyone have an idea where I could obtain such cables acceptable for trade; there are so many.

 
kickrockz713 said:
I'm going to an area I never been to tomorrow, so I should have no problem getting another $10 Payday 2 at this new BB. It seems like it's unlimited, because I still get the discount on bb.com when I add Payday 2 to cart. I won't push the boundaries on this though because it's linked to account, this will be the last one.
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Just sign up for a second, third, etc account.

When they had the 50% off guides a couple months ago it only worked on one guide even if you had multiples on the transaction. I just made a second account real quick on my phone and got a second one with the second account. (this is when the AC3 LE guide was $7 before coupon)

 
Darby27 said:
Just sign up for a second, third, etc account.

When they had the 50% off guides a couple months ago it only worked on one guide even if you had multiples on the transaction. I just made a second account real quick on my phone and got a second one with the second account. (this is when the AC3 LE guide was $7 before coupon)
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I wish I could do that but each account would have to be GCU, so $15 or whatever price it is for every account.
 
Just a heads up... I got an email saying that my store had moved and I got some nice goodies in my Active Offers. 

30% extra In store credit on trade ins expires 12/31/2013.
20% off 1 used game expires 12/31/2013.
15% off a new game expires 10/31/2013. (Right before PS4 games/ accessories  :bomb: )

 

 
MooseTheCorgi said:
Just a heads up... I got an email saying that my store had moved and I got some nice goodies in my Active Offers.

30% extra In store credit on trade ins expires 12/31/2013.
20% off 1 used game expires 12/31/2013.
15% off a new game expires 10/31/2013. (Right before PS4 games/ accessories :bomb: )
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I think someone else got that too without moving. Did any of you switch your regular store? As in, went to a different store more often?

If not, I think it's just randomly sent out.

 
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Not for Payday. Payday's offer is just for regular GC, not GCU. (I'm not GCU, and I have access to it)
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They scanned and used the code on my first transaction. However, still works online. Wonder if it'll work again in-store. Anyone have any experience with using it again?

 
MooseTheCorgi said:
Just a heads up... I got an email saying that my store had moved and I got some nice goodies in my Active Offers.

30% extra In store credit on trade ins expires 12/31/2013.
20% off 1 used game expires 12/31/2013.
15% off a new game expires 10/31/2013. (Right before PS4 games/ accessories :bomb: )
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Cool. That appears to have happened to other members who had no clue why they had two active coupons for no reason.

 
Yeah the one that closed down was a second GS in my hood. GS/EB merger was almost 10 years ago and it took that long. It's a shame because I liked going to the closed GS more because the staff wasn't as pushy/inept but oh well I got some coupons out of it, and my PS4 preorder is tied down at the only GS I have left. 

 
I want the downtown store to close because all the employees there are terrible and they keep trashing cases and putting the good games in the back where no one can see them. One of them recently took the Etrian Odyssey IV extras so there was no point in buying it as New when my closest store sold it in the same condition as Used and I could get discounts on it.

That dumbass who tried to sell me the gutted game and case kept pushing the pre-order. I told him no like six times.
 
The new list seems to be updated on GS website.  WWE 13 is still there, but there seems to be an issue with it from the posts in this thread.

 
Be careful trading in too many Idevices. I did 12, was system flagged last month and now ban from trading at the store I frequent. Kind of funny that the manager showed me a taped note with my name that said no tradein allowed. Manager also told me that the trade ban is for all stores in my state. Still going to do a test trade this week at a different store with old or 2nd account. Multiple accounts not going to help because corporate also know that I opened a 2nd account after getting a headup about the system flagged from the manager.

 
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Crap, they would tempt me with adding Pokemon Pearl and Diamond. I just bought the two not too long ago with their B2G1 free sale, now I'm tempted to get rid of them even though I fully intended to keep them in my collection. Are these games really that rare?

 
dominator said:
Crap, they would tempt me with adding Pokemon Pearl and Diamond. I just bought the two not too long ago with their B2G1 free sale, now I'm tempted to get rid of them even though I fully intended to keep them in my collection. Are these games really that rare?
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I don't think they're rare, just more in demand with Pokemon X/Y coming up. You can transfer Pokemon from Diamond/Pearl into Black/White 1/2 then into the Poke Bank for use in X/Y. I'm slightly surprised that Black/White 1 isn't on the list as well.

 
alljoy214 said:
I hope you get something. I ordered a few and they changed their website again to just Wii only. I'll just take my loses and return the games. :dunce:
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Yep. "I told you so, I told you so" That's why I was so adamant on getting the trade-in value adjustment yesterday. I had PM'ed AMZ at BB so the games were open and couldn't be returned.

 
Damn, I should of had it done yesterday. I figured it was just because I was using two of the same game, so I figured I'd wait for my fillers to get in. Wish me luck, if not one one of them can be returned at least.

 
BroncosSB said:
Be careful trading in too many Idevices. I did 12, was system flagged last month and now ban from trading at the store I frequent. Kind of funny that the manager showed me a taped note with my name that said no tradein allowed. Manager also told me that the trade ban is for all stores in my state. Still going to do a test trade this week at a different store with old or 2nd account. Multiple accounts not going to help because corporate also know that I opened a 2nd account after getting a headup about the system flagged from the manager.
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Wow 12 is nuts. That means you must have at least traded several of them at the same locations. You went way overboard dude. Even doing my fair share of trades on the side, if the store associates see you coming in everyday, they will take notice. Doesn't matter if you spread out your trades and avoid duplicates in the same trip. A couple of people were banned before because their trade activity was so damn high that an LP employee noticed the unusual activity. That may have happened to you or just somebody wised up and notified the DM.
 
Son of a bitch! Traded in Killzone Mercenary and Puppeteer on Tuesday, a day before Puppeteer gets added to the trade two list! I guess I should have paid better attention to when the list gets changed...

 
Well the guy manually adjusted the games, but not the way I wanted him to. He took $20 off of grand theft auto and then charged me the $10.00. So I got the 15.60 or whatever for the wwe making my total 30.xx and then I paid $10. So I got the game for $40. So a return is pointless. Basically I lost $10 on the deal. I paid $20 for each copy of WWE. I put the game on craigslist and Amazon already. Anyone want a copy of gta5 for $55 shipped. lol

 
Jaashuaa said:
Well the guy manually adjusted the games, but not the way I wanted him to. He took $20 off of grand theft auto and then charged me the $10.00. So I got the 15.60 or whatever for the wwe making my total 30.xx and then I paid $10. So I got the game for $40. So a return is pointless. Basically I lost $10 on the deal. I paid $20 for each copy of WWE. I put the game on craigslist and Amazon already. Anyone want a copy of gta5 for $55 shipped. lol
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Why didn't you just send them back to Amazon?

 
Jaashuaa said:
Well the guy manually adjusted the games, but not the way I wanted him to. He took $20 off of grand theft auto and then charged me the $10.00. So I got the 15.60 or whatever for the wwe making my total 30.xx and then I paid $10. So I got the game for $40. So a return is pointless. Basically I lost $10 on the deal. I paid $20 for each copy of WWE. I put the game on craigslist and Amazon already. Anyone want a copy of gta5 for $55 shipped. lol
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Glad that you at least got them accepted, but I mentioned yesterday that if you're just getting the new game to get the promo and not keeping it, get the trade-in values adjusted, NOT the new game. At the first store I was just going to get the 99 cent new game, but after WWE didn't work they said it must be a $59.99 game. Ok, I'll play your game. A new Maddden didn't work either so they said that they would adjust the Madden price down to come out to $10 after the values of WWE and Payday 2. Knowing that I would only get the adjusted price back on a return, I asked if they could bump up the trade-in values instead. They said it wasn't possible. Since I know better, I got my games back and went to another store where they did exactly what I asked.

TLDR: Get the trade-in values adjusted. Not the new game. The new game price has to stay $59.99 for a full refund.
 
from my experience, if you have a gift receipt, they cant track on how you much paid for the game especially recent released game, so they're just gonna put on the computer the regular price of the game. if its a used one they always put the pur discounted price.
 
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