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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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Vendacious said:
He was my local Gamestops Manager so i'll take his word on it. Why randomly mention such a lame ass new policy like that if it isn't true just because?
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It's probably because these Gamestop junior detective managers don't like it when people use Gamestop as a library. I went into a Gamestop the other day to return a game that was the last day of the seven day period to return it. Then I realized that it would be returnable until January due to the holiday policy. I mentioned that it would now be possible to return any used game at any time. The manager said that wasn't happening. He said that the policy only counted towards new games and was only for unwanted Christmas games. Yeah right. If that's the case, why would it start on October 1st, and not around Christmas? He had no answer. He just told me he wasn't going to let people rent games from Gamestop. He better be careful. All too easy to get a junior detective fired from Gamestop.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Where? I returned a game today because I bought the wrong one and they didn't ask for any info. (I didn't use my PUR on this purchase either) I guess it depends on who you get.
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I think what they use to track varies b/c of state privacy laws). I've done cash buy/return without linking to PUR and the CSR requested ID. Never ask for it with PUR transactions.
 
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Probably about time for me to get PUR cards for my kids. I've already got one for myself and my wife, the more the merrier.

 
Well what it sounds like to me.

You were probably in line behind a regular and the manager was probably making shit up to get this guy to stop renting games. Basically blaming it on the company and not himself.
 
Its pretty easy to get flagged anyway. All it takes is a Jr Detective or butthurt employee.

Had mine flagged with the comment "Buys new games and returns to keep preorder bonuses" for one return.
 
Sorry that I forgot to post this earlier but here's some trade-in values:

10/11

:360: X360

Fat Console w/ Wired Controller 35.00

Refurb Fee for RROD -20.00

Wireless Headset w/ Charger 4.00

Data Transfer Cable 5.00

And yes they took my malfunctioning controller, I don't think she even tested it. :D They were super busy with people coming in for the Pokemon midnight release. I feel a little bad for whoever buys it but I'm sure Gamestop will swap it out for them and all will be well.

 
That whole account being flagged doesn't make sense with their holiday return policy.... By the way I just went yesterday and returned 5 used games I got a week ago, and it was smooth sailing. I highly doubt they will enforce this. I got those games a week ago in a purchase of 8 games and didn't like them.

I'd like to see them try to ban people. Bring it!!
 
On the Trade 2 Get $50, does it give credit or do you have to buy a new game? I'm guessing I can't use the credit to turn around and take advantage of the b2g1 on used games?

edit: and ATK works for the buy 2 promo? 0.o

 
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staticz said:
On the Trade 2 Get $50, does it give credit or do you have to buy a new game? I'm guessing I can't use the credit to turn around and take advantage of the b2g1 on used games?

edit: and ATK works for the buy 2 promo? 0.o
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yeah, if you buy a $10 game, you'd get the remaining $40+ back on your card.

 
staticz said:
Thanks, I'm still new to this. I'm guessing buying used (b2g1) and then trading back in right away is frowned upon by GS. We only have one in my town...suck
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Yes it is very frowned upon since it should be common sense. Somehow though, the bottom feeder cags do it and get themselves caught and wonder why.
 
Donut2922 said:
Yes it is very frowned upon since it should be common sense. Somehow though, the bottom feeder cags do it and get themselves caught and wonder why.
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Yeah I totally understand that. Oh well, I think I'll pickup 3 3ds games with the b2g1 anyway. Been on my list for awhile.
 
Whats the best way to trade in these to take advantage of them being bumped to 25 for the trade 2 get a game for 9.99 or less promo:

Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and White 2

 
kickrockz713 said:
Where? I returned a game today because I bought the wrong one and they didn't ask for any info. (I didn't use my PUR on this purchase either) I guess it depends on who you get.
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If you're getting money or credit back from the return you have to give name/phone/address or PUR info. If you're buying something else and not getting a refund then you don't.
 
So I am a little freaked out. I logged into my powerup rewards account today and saw that I only had 6,000 points.  When I check the activity it says I redeemed a 25,000 points yesterday (which I did not) for a $25 off any one item.  I also got an email from Apple yesterday trying to reset my password.  Not really sure what to do.

 
cancerman1120 said:
So I am a little freaked out. I logged into my powerup rewards account today and saw that I only had 6,000 points. When I check the activity it says I redeemed a 25,000 points yesterday (which I did not) for a $25 off any one item. I also got an email from Apple yesterday trying to reset my password. Not really sure what to do.
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somebody hacked you. Start changing your info for everything, start calling CS for every sites that got compromised(Sites like GS poweruprewards etc...not every single site). If you had a CC on some sites, you might need to contact your CC company. Who knows what that person has done already. It's going to be a long day if you had the same sign in for a lot of websites.
 
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somebody hacked you. Start changing your info for everything, start calling CS for every sites that got compromised. If you had a CC on some sites, you might need to contact your CC company. Who knows what that person has done already. It's going to be a long day if you had the same sign in for a lot of websites.
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I am not even sure where to begin.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Start with sites that had your CC info(if you had any sites with it saved). Then GS since they stole your points, or other sites that has redeemable things on it.
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Thanks. I am going through all my account now. Crazy thing is the coupon was not redeemed. The powerup rewards people cancelled the coupon and redeemed my points. I may have to start a new email address I think.

 
10/19

:3ds: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D - $13

:ds: Pokemon Diamond - $10

:wiiu: New Super Mario Bros. U - $18 (phone quote)

 
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So I am a little freaked out. I logged into my powerup rewards account today and saw that I only had 6,000 points. When I check the activity it says I redeemed a 25,000 points yesterday (which I did not) for a $25 off any one item. I also got an email from Apple yesterday trying to reset my password. Not really sure what to do.
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I got apple emails as well. Happened a couple days ago. I checked PUR and points were still there.
 
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Maybe there was a breakthrough or something with apple accounts.

& If you have the same passwords on every account, lol just lol @ you.

 
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Well after my ranting yesterday I reported the experience on their survey and the employee called today letting me know she got the complaint and told me I get $20 off my next purchase at their store. I feel slightly bad having to report anyone in this economy but then again I feel like she should also know she shouldn't be acting that way to begin with even if it's just so things like this don't happen. Oh well.

 
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10/19

:ps3: Dragon's Crown $18

:3ds: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity $10

:3ds: Animal Crossing: New Leaf $15

:3ds: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon $12

 
Today 10/19

:360:
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 $1
Call of Duty World At War $.75
Dead or Alive 4 $1.50
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 $.50
Final Fantasy XIII $.75
Front Mission Evolved $1
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra $2
Infinite Undiscovery $1.50
Iron Man 2 $4
Lego Batman $2
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes $6
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean $7
Mass Effect $1.50
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends $3
Thor $2.50
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier $1
Transformers War for Cybertron $6
Transformers Fall of Cybertron $8
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 $6
 
biledriver said:
Yea I know. But these are pokemon games. No game holds it's values used like they do. Hell they go UP more than they go down.
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With how readily available they are right now with those games being just released, it's somewhat understandable that they would make the trade-in credit that amount. The games aren't rare (yet, probably won't be for a while). Although, yeah little bit under half of what the game costs hurts, but the game also only costs 40.

 
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