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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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kickrockz713 said:
alright kool I'll try it. I still don't get why TLOU didn't print on the receipt though a month ago when I bought it. Isn't that a Sony game?
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Not all Sony games will print it out. TLoU had one print out the first time I bought it in July. When I bought a second copy last week for the Amazon DS4 promo it no longer came with an online code. I don't know if it's a promo period of time, and after that period it no longer comes with them, or if Gamestop is buying a certain amount for the games, and when they're gone they stop printing out, but just because it's a Sony game doesn't mean you'll get a free pass printed out.

Easy enough to find out, though. Buy it, and if it doesn't come with the code you want, return it right then and there.

 
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Maskim said:
Not all Sony games will print it out. TLoU had one print out the first time I bought it in July. When I bought a second copy last week for the Amazon DS4 promo it no longer came with an online code. I don't know if it's a promo period of time, and after that period it no longer comes with them, or if Gamestop is buying a certain amount for the games, and when they're gone they stop printing out, but just because it's a Sony game doesn't mean you'll get a free pass printed out.
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Interesting since I got one when they were doing the B2G1 still. So YMMV I guess. Worst case if you don't get it with Starhawk you can always swap it for something else I suppose.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Interesting since I got one when they were doing the B2G1 still. So YMMV I guess. Worst case if you don't get it with Starhawk you can always swap it for something else I suppose.
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That's weird. I bought mine during the B2G1 and didn't receive a pass. Manager was cool and popped open their used copies until we found a valid code.
 
EldritchOnRye said:
Interesting since I got one when they were doing the B2G1 still. So YMMV I guess. Worst case if you don't get it with Starhawk you can always swap it for something else I suppose.
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Yeah I bought mine during the b2g1 the week Madden came out. Oh well I don't have it anymore but it would have been nice to play the online on it.
 
It can change anytime they want.  Last week it was changed the day after it was printed, because they left the xbox 360 and ps3 version of wwe on there.

 
kickrockz713 said:
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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Wow, that guy is ridiculous. As if he knows the rules better than Gamestop itself! I bet he is a very sad lonely person ...

 
Anyone using that holiday return policy for used games as rentals? I want to do it with FIFA & NBA. One manager told me it works that way, another later on told me it doesn't. So, I'm confused.

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Anyone using that holiday return policy for used games as rentals? I want to do it with FIFA & NBA. One manager told me it works that way, another later on told me it doesn't. So, I'm confused.
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He told you that so you won't do it. Im definitely doing it on AC Black Flag. Im going to do it for pre order codes too. I can get Gamestops pre order codes and actually buy the game from BB and return the GS one later. I know it sounds wrong, don't judge me haha.
 
kickrockz713 said:
He told you that so you won't do it. Im definitely doing it on AC Black Flag. Im going to do it for pre order codes too. I can get Gamestops pre order codes and actually buy the game from BB and return the GS one later. I know it sounds wrong, don't judge me haha.
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Yeah, I mean it doesn't state excludes new games. Just getting confirmation from others. Yeah, I want to do it on FIFA & NBA till a sale comes along. I know EA games are always $30-35 come BF and NBA was $25 last year, I believe.

 
mask-air-raid said:
Sunday and Wednesday. Sometimes between those days to correct things.
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Jaashuaa said:
It can change anytime they want. Last week it was changed the day after it was printed, because they left the xbox 360 and ps3 version of wwe on there.
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Thanks guys, I think I may wait till wednesday. I have a Pokemon Platinum and a PS3 Orange Box I want to trade in so I'm going to do that tomorrow. However, I also want to move some credit from BBY to GS and I figured the best way is to do it is to buy some of the 3DS games and trade them in.

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Yeah, I mean it doesn't state excludes new games. Just getting confirmation from others. Yeah, I want to do it on FIFA & NBA till a sale comes along. I know EA games are always $30-35 come BF and NBA was $25 last year, I believe.
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You can do the rental, the receipt also says about new games "Package for new product must be unopened" so that will be a plus for some pre order codes. Some people may not admit but there will be a lot of renting from Gamestop going on the next few months.
 
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kickrockz713 said:
You can do the rental, the receipt also says about new games "Package for new product must be unopened". Some people may not admit but there will be a lot of renting from Gamestop going on the next few months.
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Yeah, he's like a strict manager from when I've seen him so he was probably like no, no. But the other manager at the other location blatantly said yes, you can bring back this game up until that day listed on the receipt.

 
kickrockz713 said:
He told you that so you won't do it. Im definitely doing it on AC Black Flag. Im going to do it for pre order codes too. I can get Gamestops pre order codes and actually buy the game from BB and return the GS one later. I know it sounds wrong, don't judge me haha.
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Shh, or GS's morality police will come in and wag their finger at you.

Miami Flash15 said:
Yeah, I mean it doesn't state excludes new games. Just getting confirmation from others. Yeah, I want to do it on FIFA & NBA till a sale comes along. I know EA games are always $30-35 come BF and NBA was $25 last year, I believe.
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Just don't buy sealed ones and expect that to work so well for you. Also remember that excessive returns will get your banned from returning.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Shh, or GS's morality police will come in and wag their finger at you.

Just don't buy sealed ones and expect that to work so well for you. Also remember that excessive returns will get your banned from returning.
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Don't plan on buying new things.

What is excessive? haha. I don't think I return too much. I think, maximum, I've returned less than 15 total items to GS.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Shh, or GS's morality police will come in and wag their finger at you.
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silly me.. My mama always told me to look both ways before crossing the street. LMAO it's a matter of time

Edit - I spread my returns out so it doesn't look suspicious, I also never return games in the same district I bought them. Example buy games in Pasadena GS stores return them at Houston GS stores at least 2 weeks after purchase.
 
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And again, Gamestop doesn't use ID for anything, so if you get return "banned" it'll only be for your Power Up Rewards card and possibly a store ban for returns.

 
Does anybody know if the 3 Dollars off Kongegrate coupon stacks with there preowned 5 dollar coupons?

 
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Ok this was VERY vague but a manager of one store was telling people to hold off on buying 360's as supposibly there is some sort of deal on them next week. So I would trade yours in this week(if you were planning to soon, and for some reason didn't take advantage of the many amazing values offered recently).

 
Hemi said:
Ok this was VERY vague but a manager of one store was telling people to hold off on buying 360's as supposibly there is some sort of deal on them next week. So I would trade yours in this week(if you were planning to soon, and for some reason didn't take advantage of the many amazing values offered recently).
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PS3:

Saints Row 4- $17

Killzone trilogy- $10

Splinter Cell Blacklist- $11 *down $9 in less than a month! un-f@&#in'-believable!*

PS Vita:

Walking Dead- $7

Killzone Mercenary- $15

Remember earlier this year when everyone was saying how good Gamestop's trade-in values had been lately? Well they're leveling off and going directly downhill!

 
Carlos Danger said:
PS3:

Saints Row 4- $17
Killzone trilogy- $10
Splinter Cell Blacklist- $11 *down $9 in less than a month! un-f@&#in'-believable!*

PS Vita:

Walking Dead- $7
Killzone Mercenary- $15

Remember earlier this year when everyone was saying how good Gamestop's trade-in values had been lately? Well they're leveling off and going directly downhill!
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did you buy a preowned game? You could have got 30% extra on those trade ins
 
PS3:Saints Row 4- $17Killzone trilogy- $10Splinter Cell Blacklist- $11 *down $9 in less than a month!End of the generation. A lot of PS3/360 stock taken in now is going to end up as B2G2 fodder in a couple years. Can you really blame them?
 
Carlos Danger said:
PS3:

Saints Row 4- $17
Killzone trilogy- $10
Splinter Cell Blacklist- $11 *down $9 in less than a month! un-f@&#in'-believable!*

PS Vita:

Walking Dead- $7
Killzone Mercenary- $15

Remember earlier this year when everyone was saying how good Gamestop's trade-in values had been lately? Well they're leveling off and going directly downhill!
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Damn @SCB. Less than half of the $27(+$2.70 if GCU) that Best Buy would've given you.
 
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If I trade in two sets of games for the Trade 2 promo in the same transaction, do I have to buy two separate new games for the promo to apply to both sets or is one new game sufficient?

 
Is it sad that the suggestive typing on my phone now suggests "kitchen" for after "test?"

Oh, and I don't think I ever got an answer: does anyone know if the 15% off new coupon works on the pos gift cards? (gas card is what I'd use it on.
 
PS3:Saints Row 4- $17Killzone trilogy- $10Splinter Cell BlaPlcklist- $11 *down $9 in less than a month!You do know that the game is only $40 new? Of course the value is going to be dropped.
 
kickrockz713 said:
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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How did u get a 30% boost?

 
ChunLiBarbie said:
Damn @SCB. Less than half of the $27(+$2.70 if GCU) that Best Buy would've given you.
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It's because GS is being flooded with that game and it's stagnating on shelves, meanwhile the copies of SR 4 traded in are sold so no store is sitting on a lot of them. Also isn't SC down to $38 used right now?

 
MSUHitman said:
It's because GS is being flooded with that game and it's stagnating on shelves, meanwhile the copies of SR 4 traded in are sold so no store is sitting on a lot of them. Also isn't SC down to $38 used right now?
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Typical Ubi price pattern. SC and Rayman are already $40 new.
 
ZhengMaster said:
How did u get a 30% boost?
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Purchasing a used product also can get you the 30% boost.

10/8

PS3

Last of Us: $17

Payday 2: $13

Used my trade 2 promo to get Beyond: Two Souls. I'm just glad that this one came in a sleeve and wrapped for the steelcase unlike the Ni no Kuni ones.

 
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Hemi said:
Ok this was VERY vague but a manager of one store was telling people to hold off on buying 360's as supposibly there is some sort of deal on them next week. So I would trade yours in this week(if you were planning to soon, and for some reason didn't take advantage of the many amazing values offered recently).
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Guy at gamestop told me they're having any used xbox 360 or ps3 for $150 plus you get a $20 credit to use on anything in the store.
 
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