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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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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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EldritchOnRye said:
Hmm, just realized I had bought something used that I meant to return and forgot. Bought it on 9/30 so does that mean the last day to return it was yesterday (10/6) or today (10/7)?
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You always count the day of purchase as day 1. So 10/6 would have been the last day to return it.

Please note that any store can take it back at anytime if they feel like it. YMMV.

 
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klimb22 said:
That's definitely not how I've known it to work at GS or any other retailer. Day of purchase counts as day 1.
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The GS I work at, and the others in this area all work that day of purchase is not day one. Would be interested to hear if some of the other GS employees here handle this differently.
 
JediKiller24 said:
The GS I work at, and the others in this area all work that day of purchase is not day one. Would be interested to hear if some of the other GS employees here handle this differently.
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YMMV on that. On returns, I don't count the day the purchase was made. If a customer is unaware of the return policy, I'm usually pretty lenient and accept a return 2 days past if it'll help them out.
 
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I hope some employee who has a customer who is being a complete ass considers the day of purchase day 1, that way when the guy comes in bitching, they can tell him to eat a fat one.

 
Traded in a couple of games today.

:ps3: NBA 2k13 - $6

:360: College Hoops 2k8 - $6

Apparently Gamestop now takes a picture of you when you trade in games. Not sure when that started

 
Went to GS today and while I was there I asked the manager about the holiday return policy. It is what we thought it was! He said yes, you have until this date to bring this used game back. With the receipt, you'll get the price you paid if you bring it by then.

Looks like I'm in for some long-term rentals!

 
^^ idk.  While technically it may be true and doable, I'd feel awkward returning something 3 months later... 

Not to mention if they suddenly change their policy then you're stuck with the game if you're past the 7 days and they choose not to grandfather you to the old policy...

 
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CaseX said:
^^ idk. While technically it may be true and doable, I'd feel awkward returning something 3 months later...
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yup, it'd be weird to do. I don't plan on going it with like 20 games. I just got FIFA and I want to get Blacklist. By the time Black Friday rolls around, both should be cheap.

 
coolrust said:
yeah same here, day one is the day of purchase.
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From a legal side, it is and it isn't.

Let's just say that you bought a game at 2pm on Wednesday.

Day 1 : 2pm Wed-Thurs

Day 2: 2pm Thurs-Friday

Day 3: 2pm Friday-Sat

Day 4 2pm Sat-Sun

Day 5: 2pm Sun-Mon

Day 6: 2pm Mon-Tues

Day 7: 2pm Tues-Wed.

So legally GS would have to take a return at 1:59pm on Wed. To save a customer they'd probably not want to be a nit picker and take it back as long as it was sometime that week. If I was there at opening on Wed. and a clerk didn't want to take the return then I'd make him call the manager. If the manager had an issue then I'd call the head office. I would hate to go to court over a stupid game, but I might just to be spiteful knowing that I'd win.

 
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I don't think GameStop has it defined that way. We would know for sure if we look at the return conditions/rules.

I'm almost certain it's not 24x7 hours.
 
I always thought it was 7 days from purchase like but it on monday and you have until the next monday to return it. If there was a 24 hour gamestop somehow and a customer got a game on monday at 11:59 would they still have to take it by sunday since that would be the 7th day?
 
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klimb22 said:
You always count the day of purchase as day 1. So 10/6 would have been the last day to return it.

Please note that any store can take it back at anytime if they feel like it. YMMV.
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That's not how it is here where I live.

JediKiller24 said:
This is not correct. If it was purchased on the 30th, you have til the 7th, including the 7th to bring it back.
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Exactly.

klimb22 said:
That's definitely not how I've known it to work at GS or any other retailer. Day of purchase counts as day 1.
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strait edge follower said:
im always told that the first day counts as day 1, i learned the hard way once smh
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klimb22 said:
The return period is actually hardcoded into the system at some stores like BB. Short/long months can hurt/help you if you're not paying attention.
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sasukekun said:
Day 1 starts day of purchase. But I usually let things slide on returns if it's a day or two past-due.
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Isn't it that if you've exceeded the return period, the computer won't allow for the return without an override? When I buy a game and don't get around to returning it until the same day on the next week, the computer processes the return with no issue.

 
lzanagi said:
Isn't it that if you've exceeded the return period, the computer won't allow for the return without an override? When I buy a game and don't get around to returning it until the same day on the next week, the computer processes the return with no issue.
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No. The POS doesn't stop a return that's past the return period. There's even an option to do a return without the receipt.
 
lzanagi said:
Isn't it that if you've exceeded the return period, the computer won't allow for the return without an override? When I buy a game and don't get around to returning it until the same day on the next week, the computer processes the return with no issue.
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No override is necessary. I've returned items from June 2013. If it's usually a day or two out of return policy, they should usually do it for you, after that, it's YMMV per store & manager/employee.

 
So Im just getting around to reading more detail into the trade-up program.  I didnt realize it was a coupon, has anyone had trouble not receiving the coupon?  I bought Fifa 14 and Nba 2k14 from GS yet have not received either of the coupons in my active offers.  I bought both of these game day one as well Im wondering whats going on I emailed cs just a little ago so hopefully they figure it out.

 
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So Im just getting around to reading more detail into the trade-up program. I didnt realize it was a coupon, has anyone had trouble not receiving the coupon? I bought Fifa 14 and Nba 2k14 from GS yet have not received either of the coupons in my active offers. I bought both of these game day one as well Im wondering whats going on I emailed cs just a little ago so hopefully they figure it out.
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FIFA 14 is on their trade-up but I'm pretty sure NBA isn't. NBA is on Amazon's trade-up promo.

 
klimb22 said:
The return period is actually hardcoded into the system at some stores like BB. Short/long months can hurt/help you if you're not paying attention.
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Don't remind me. When Deus Ex HR came out the PC version dropped in half a month later but because of the odd number of days I was one day outside of being able to get a PM.

sasukekun said:
Day 1 starts day of purchase. But I usually let things slide on returns if it's a day or two past-due.
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sasukekun said:
No override is necessary. I've returned items from June 2013. If it's usually a day or two out of return policy, they should usually do it for you, after that, it's YMMV per store & manager/employee.
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Thanks for the info. Guess I'll go try anyway since I'm beyond a regular.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Don't remind me. When Deus Ex HR came out the PC version dropped in half a month later but because of the odd number of days I was one day outside of being able to get a PM.
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At BB, if you were doing a return there is an override option for it. The option is not in the system for PMs. If they want to please you they can cut you a GC for the difference. Happened to me for an iPhone 5 PM last year.

Lucky for us nothing is harcoded in the system at GS and returns/exchanges outside their windows are up to the store's discretion. I even see people bring in open new games (non defective) and get their money back. Lately the trend has been to just give back whatever they are selling it for used. GS is very lenient to say the least.

 
Returned two trade 2's today and I asked the guy if I could get cash and he gave me about $50 in cash. I had paid all in credit so not sure. Maybe because I had bought a used game with my credit card on the same receipt?

Either way, not complaining

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Returned two trade 2's today and I asked the guy if I could get cash and he gave me about $50 in cash. I had paid all in credit so not sure. Maybe because I had bought a used game with my credit card on the same receipt?

Either way, not complaining
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They have the option to give you a refund back any way they/you want.

... what I mean to say is that the system lets them choose.

 
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Miami Flash15 said:
Returned two trade 2's today and I asked the guy if I could get cash and he gave me about $50 in cash. I had paid all in credit so not sure. Maybe because I had bought a used game with my credit card on the same receipt?

Either way, not complaining
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Yea its only because you used your debit card.

Otherwise it would have been only credit

 
No. They only give back cash when it's not specified or it was paid with cash/debit. If it says trade credit was used, then they return trade credit.

Edit: Ninja? It takes a minute to type this in mobile.
 
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mask-air-raid said:
No. They only give back cash when it's not specified or it was paid with cash/debit. If it says trade credit was used, then they return trade credit.

Edit: Ninja? It takes a minute to type this in mobile.
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This may be policy, but the system will a return back to any payment type. I've been given cash back for things I paid for in full with trade credit. These were in store purchases and showed the payment type on the receipt. I've also got trade credit purchases credited back to my CC.

 
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I think I paid $50 with my card. Unless he did it on a separate transaction that day. I go to GS far too much to remember. But yeah, I recall spending credit on those two games. Since they were both 2 for $9.99, I spent less than $20 in trade credit for them.

Idk, but that was a nice surprise.

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Now that I think about it. It was in a separate transactions. I paid $50 for a used game on my credit card. So, I paid all in credit for the games I returned, and he gave me a good chunk in cash.

 
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Also, went to another GS that visit to do a return and asked him about that holiday return policy. He proceeded to ask the manager and the manager said that it's only valid on new merchandise and it has to be packed, w/ receipt, etc. I asked him what about used games and he said that's 7 days.

So, I'm confused. Was he wrong about the used games part? 

 
Xbox 360

Payday 2 - $13
Nascar 2011 - $8

PS3

Nascar 2011 - $7

3DS

New Super Mario Bros 2 - $11
Luigis Mansion Dark Moon - $13

At one of the Gamestops I went to, I tried to get Kinect Adventures for 89 cents so I can get the 30% boost on the Nascar games. The guy denied me saying im not going let you buy a 89 cents game so you can get an extra $4.50, I laughed and walked out. I Went somewhere else and did it no problem. Dude's lucky I didn't buy anything or he would of had a nice little conversation with his manager.
 
kickrockz713 said:
Xbox 360

Payday 2 - $13
Nascar 2011 - $8

PS3

Nascar 2011 - $7

3DS

New Super Mario Bros 2 - $11
Luigis Mansion Dark Moon - $13

At one of the Gamestops I went to, I tried to get Kinect Adventures for 89 cents so I can get the 30% boost on the Nascar games. The guy denied me saying im not going let you buy a 89 cents game so you can get an extra $4.50, I laughed and walked out. I Went somewhere else and did it no problem. Dude's lucky I didn't buy anything or he would of had a nice little conversation with his manager.
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so stupid. people like that...

 
Quick Question: Anyone know if Starhawks online pass prints out on the receipt at GS? If so I'll pick it up to get the online pass then return it, I don't want to do that though if it doesn't.
 
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