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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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HakurenKyo06 said:
Called in as well, GTA 5 on both consoles are trading in for $30. Just a heads up for people planning on going crazy on gta 5, my friend that works at the local store(ASM) said they are tracking with the new update when you trade in multiples within a few days. It was part of their meeting with seasonal employee's. If you trade in one copy one day and another the next, the second day they are supposed to turn you away. Not sure if this is old news or if this effects trading in copies from each system.
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I'm surprised there isn't much attention being called to this. The fact that stores being alerted to this should be a concern. I'm strongly considering to sit this round out.
 
If they're supposed to turn you away with the new system and people are still successfully flipping, then 1- maybe that isn't true or 2- maybe the employee doing the trade doesn't care and doesn't want to cause a scene.

anyways, don't go overboard with these things and you'll be fine.

 
Most employees only care about the numbers. Better hope you get one of those, and I wouldn't do more then 1 copy of each right now.
 
Pre-order numbers and such still matter for this month, when it's 11/1 they don't care anymore and actively want everyone to cancel their pre-orders if they don't want them, etc...

Starting in November is when it's all about sales and nothing else. Not sure about the whole multiple copies being tracked though. Either way, looks like I'm going to hold off for the near future before I can confirm it for myself.

 
Does the B2G1 stack with the 50% bump? I know the b1G1 doesn't so am trying to figure out if I need to trade and buy the b2g1 on different transactions.
 
Miami Flash15 said:
If they're supposed to turn you away with the new system and people are still successfully flipping, then 1- maybe that isn't true or 2- maybe the employee doing the trade doesn't care and doesn't want to cause a scene.
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Could also be due to the system slowly rolling out to some places and not yet to others. I've mentioned before that the few GS around me have been printing the newer receipts that list my available PUR pts, but others here have reported not seeing that new receipt even weeks later.

PrinnyOtaku said:
Pre-order numbers and such still matter for this month, when it's 11/1 they don't care anymore and actively want everyone to cancel their pre-orders if they don't want them, etc...

Starting in November is when it's all about sales and nothing else. Not sure about the whole multiple copies being tracked though. Either way, looks like I'm going to hold off for the near future before I can confirm it for myself.
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Why does it not matter if people cancel pre-orders on 11/1? I have a few that I'd like to cancel if I can do it without hurting an employee's numbers.

 
I can't find a copy of Fifa 14 on 360 anywhere so I'm just going to trade in my NBA 2K14, GTA 5 (360/PS3), and I'm also going to return a couple items I have.

 
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CaseX said:
Could also be due to the system slowly rolling out to some places and not yet to others. I've mentioned before that the few GS around me have been printing the newer receipts that list my available PUR pts, but others here have reported not seeing that new receipt even weeks later.
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I'm in CA and we didn't get the receipt update until just within the last 2 weeks.
 
CaseX said:
Could also be due to the system slowly rolling out to some places and not yet to others. I've mentioned before that the few GS around me have been printing the newer receipts that list my available PUR pts, but others here have reported not seeing that new receipt even weeks later.

Why does it not matter if people cancel pre-orders on 11/1? I have a few that I'd like to cancel if I can do it without hurting an employee's numbers.
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Employee's "numbers" don't exist during the holiday season. A store and employees are only tracked by the sales amount. A person could be -10 in a day and it still wouldn't affect their performance.

 
If I take advantage of the 50% bonus promo but buy some cheap $1 game, can I use the credit for anything else, or does it have to be pre-owned.

Thanks. 

 
Miami Flash15 said:
If they're supposed to turn you away with the new system and people are still successfully flipping, then 1- maybe that isn't true or 2- maybe the employee doing the trade doesn't care and doesn't want to cause a scene.

anyways, don't go overboard with these things and you'll be fine.
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Yeah both are possible but what if Hakuren's right? Bans are usually initiated at the store level and they aren't automatic. Some email gets sent through the DM I imagine and then the subsequent actions are put into place. The protocol that is being mentioned sounds like something that could come back to the cag days later - not immediately. I know there are ways around it still, but some people are fooling themselves if they think you would still be welcomed with open arms from the same store after getting nailed the first time around.

Prinny - so returns won't hurt them either?
 
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Mustainium said:
If I take advantage of the 50% bonus promo but buy some cheap $1 game, can I use the credit for anything else, or does it have to be pre-owned.

Thanks.
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anything with credit.

Donut2922 said:
Yeah both are possible but what if Hakuren's right? Bans are usually initially at the store level and they aren't automatic. Some email gets sent through the DM I imagine and then the subsequent actions are put into place. The protocol that is being mentioned sounds like something that could come back to the cag days later - not immediately. I know there are ways around it still, but some people are fooling themselves if they think you would still be welcomed with open arms from the same store after getting nailed the first time around.

Prinny - so returns won't hurt them either?
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yeah, i get where you're coming from and i'm not saying have a field day with these offers. just don't abuse.

 
Maybe this deal is the way of testing the new system and banning all undesirables lol.

Either way im about to just do 3 myself, found a store with GTA's and Fifa's. Probably gonna trade Animal Crossing New Leaf too, feels like a chore playing it now
 
PrinnyOtaku said:
Employee's "numbers" don't exist during the holiday season. A store and employees are only tracked by the sales amount. A person could be -10 in a day and it still wouldn't affect their performance.
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Huh, in that case, T-minus 1 week til I cancel all those pre-orders I never intended to pick up anyways. :D

 
Donut2922 said:
I'm surprised there isn't much attention being called to this. The fact that stores being alerted to this should be a concern. I'm strongly considering to sit this round out.
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I basically said this the other day as well, but many folks are pretty chummy with their local gamestop employees so thats probably why no one cares.

 
Just paid off BF4 and Premium along with putting 20$ on my PS4 all for 106$ ^_^.

Might go again with a whole different set of games if the deal is still going strong tomorrow at the store near campus.
 
I'm a little lost. Re: Pokemans flips, unless I'm mistaken, the "Trade 2 for $50" only works if you're buying a new ($59.99) game in the same transaction, bringing the price to $9.99, right? Are you guys then turning around and just returning that new game for credit? I'd love to jump in (already redeemed points for the B1G1 Wii / DS coupon), but there aren't really any $60 games I want at the moment.

 
fuze9 said:
I'm a little lost. Re: Pokemans flips, unless I'm mistaken, the "Trade 2 for $50" only works if you're buying a new ($59.99) game in the same transaction, bringing the price to $9.99, right? Are you guys then turning around and just returning that new game for credit? I'd love to jump in (already redeemed points for the B1G1 Wii / DS coupon), but there aren't really any $60 games I want at the moment.
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They changed it. It's any new game this time. People are buying $1 games or the cheapest they can get and getting the credit.

 
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SgtWiggles said:
Maybe this deal is the way of testing the new system and banning all undesirables lol.

Either way im about to just do 3 myself, found a store with GTA's and Fifa's. Probably gonna trade Animal Crossing New Leaf too, feels like a chore playing it now
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Fifa's trade value is much less though than GTA's?

 
Did one set of pokemon today with B1G1 sotw, and traded in 3 GTA 5 after buying them B2G1. Overall no problems.  I am pretty sure I'm done with the pokemon flipping.

 
Cindaddy said:
They changed it. It's any new game this time. People are buying $1 games or the cheapest they can get and getting the credit.
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Got ya. So it's really only worth it if you can find a really cheap new game, I suppose. Also, how many coupons can you stack with this? I see folks doing birthday coupons with B1G1; what about birthday + "$5 Off Any One Pre-Owned Video Game" + B1G1?

 
CaseX said:
Huh, in that case, T-minus 1 week til I cancel all those pre-orders I never intended to pick up anyways. :D
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Might have already started? Holiday return already in effect and I went in last weekend and one of the guys I like dealing with offered to cancel a few I had sitting there like the pokemon. I'll probably go by today and ask if he's there because I want to cancel watch dogs. Don't know when the game is ever gonna come out lol
 
ZhengMaster said:
Fifa's trade value is much less though than GTA's?
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Only have 2 stores within current driving distance of me today and only one had multiple GTA's.

Don't want to get banned since my PS4 is nearly paid off there, so i might try again with NBA, NHL and Beyond Two Souls or something tomorrow

 
what a mess of a thread and a lot of lazy members that just need to read the thread...

but the redundant posts do add extra few minutes to read...

Sorry JP, you're the best....

 
PS3-

Beyond Two Souls - $24 base, $38.40 w/ 50% + 10%pur

GTA5 - $30 base, $48

Diablo 3- $21 base, $33.60

Dead Island GOTY- $5 base, $8

Resistance 3- $2 base, $3.20

Lost Planet 2- $3.20

Farcry 2- $2.40

PS Vita

Uncharted: Golden Abyss - $5 base, $8

Total trade in 144.58

Paid off my PS4 :)

 
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