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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/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

Anonymous GameStop Employee Xbox One/PS4 informations:

PART 1: So good news and bad news at Gamestop. Good news: ALL GS locations in the US are getting wi-fi this week! Not sure if they are open access points or closed. Also don't know if all the locations are getting the same connection like ATT Wi-Fi or if it varies by locale (ATT/Verizon/Comcast/Time Warner/Charter, etc.)

Bad news: There are two reasons for this. One, systems can now be tested to see if they are banned from XBox Live I believe, since you could do an online connection test and that touches XBox Live. But the 2nd reason that's more imminent; if you buy a PS4/XB1 and don't have internet access, Gamestop will hookup your system to download the Day 1 patch. Depending on speed of the GS connection and size of the files, this could greatly slow down the lines at launch and take up lots of employees time at the store post launch taking up 1 of each stores 2-3 registers.

Found out about this at the CoD launch so just wanted to pass the info along.

PART 2: So bad news on the Gamestop Wi-Fi situation:

1. The Wi-Fi is locked down with the password setup by each individual store manager but even if you got ahold of it ...

2. Everything someone would want to go to in a browser from gaming sites, to YouTube, to even news sites like cnn, foxnews, etc. are all blocked. Trying to access them gives you a blocked message from the firewall that's setup. Twitter/Facebook iOS apps worked but NFL Mobile and others w/video did not as they timed out. Don't use the YT app (just use the mobile site) so didn't try that. And even that doesn't matter because ...

3. It's as slow as molasses compared to 4G LTE or anything like Boingo, ATT, or any of the other public access points. So if you get behind a bunch of people w/o net access I feel sorry for you and I dread these launches now given the area I live in and our customer base's general lack of net access ...

PART 3: So GS has handed down a memo I'm sure is also going to apply for XB1 in that they count Friday as a pickup day so any PS4 not picked up before close of business on Saturday, Nov. 16 or any XB1 not picked up before Saturday, Nov. 23 is available first come, first serve to customers on Sunday the 17th or Sunday the 24th.

Anyone who has not picked up their system by mid-Saturday will be getting a call from one of the store's keyholders to find out what's up.

Your money won't disappear from the preorder system but that PS4/XB1 will be sold to someone else. You will be told you can call the store when you have acquired the money to pay it off and the next system that comes in after that call will be held for you for another 48 hours.

PART 4: So the info on the GS inTRAnet site I saw today says XB1 preorders can also get the 90% bonus trade on systems tomorrow if they want, although I'm sure there will be an event the following Sunday as well.

There is a SKU employees have to enter/scan to boost the trade. There was a sheet provided for the stores to print out to show what the full value of every system (including Ouya) would get base, w/30%, and with 90%.

The final part is YMMV but my store manager is letting any qualifying preorder customer who has traded their system in the last 30 days and still has their receipt to do a return/retrade to get the extra credit. YMMV on that of course.
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GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

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 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 these games:
CoD: Ghosts
Destiny
Disney Infinity
Just Dance 2014
FF 13: Lightning Returns
Thief
LEGO Movie The Game
South Park
Titanfall
Infamous: Second Son
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
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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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, 21,22,,,

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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SpidrMnky said:
Are you asking what store I saw it in? Just seems strange that a new one shows up almost a month after release with an item that was so sought after. Especially considering I live in Kentucky and I'm sure there would be a lot better locations they could send one too. I'm guessing it's just a one off, but thought I'd see if anyone else noticed any in case there was a handful that were held back for exchanges due to shipping damage or something.
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I saw one at my main store ,was just wondering if it was the same one :)
 
Curious with the pokeflips made $85 so i was thinking should i continue with it or snag GTA or do both with the credit? If a B2G1 free is going on i probably should jump on that? I do still have the coupons for B1G1 for wii/ds and still have points for that 25% off. 

 
alljoy214 said:
The over-30 crew defending their own. That's adorable.
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Coming from the age unknown guy. What's your deal, dude?

Admiral Beverage said:
hmm i dont rely play the poke game ne more i have em on list... 1 is complet but wite2 is cart only but they sold it 2 me that way so they hsuld take it.... now wat 2 buy maybe gta v i think it look like CLASIC game.
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I have no idea what I'm reading. Guess I need to work on my translation skills.

 
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RiceQuakes said:
Coming from the age unknown guy. What's your deal, dude?

I have no idea what I'm reading. Guess I need to work on my translation skills.
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My deal is everyone posting non sense and filling up all the forums with garbage. Also, find it funny that some of the abusers of trade-ins are coming from people over age 30.
 
Ds-Americas test kitchen-0.25

Xb360-NCAA 2009-0.10

PS3 -madden 2008-0.05

Xb360-mlb 2k7-0.10

Ds-original frisbee disk sports-0.25

All base values :)
 
So many people put on ignore lately. Still trying to figure out what to do with my $5 off preowned coupon and the 20k points I have. Too soon to renew my PUR membership. I was thinking about getting a 3 month PS+ membership but 17k points sounds like a rip off.

 
KansasCityKing said:
Yes, they can look up his account by providing a telephone number.
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Or last name & zip code or email address.

Don't worry once Call of Duty passes preorders won't be a ranked thing for GS employees it will be GPG's, DLC, accessories, etc. anything to get extra items on the receipt.

 
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RiceQuakes said:
I have no idea what I'm reading. Guess I need to work on my translation skills.
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Allow me the honor of translating. I speak fluent Cerebral Assassinated.

Admiral Beverage said:
hmm i dont rely play the poke game ne more i have em on list... 1 is complet but wite2 is cart only but they sold it 2 me that way so they hsuld take it.... now wat 2 buy maybe gta v i think it look like CLASIC game.
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"I don't really play the Pokemon games any more, but I have some on the list. Pokemon (Black or White, it doesn't say) is complete, but White 2 is cartridge only, but they sold it to me that way, so they should take it. Now what to buy? Maybe Grand Theft Auto V. I think it looks like a classic game."

 
I try to keep up to date with this thread, but I'm missing what people are doing on the flips here.

With the GTAs and Pokemon, is it that you buy with the b2g1 and then trade in for 50% more credit and make gamestop credit?

Or is it something with the trade 2 games and get a new game for 9.99? I click the link and I get a 404 error for the list of games.

 
man, things have been quiet with games lately... must be the calm before the storm since we're 2 weeks away from PS4 launch

 
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freshzen said:
Anyone know if MUA 360 special edition trades the same as gold edition? I believe they both have the same dlc on disc.
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Same in GS' system. Most don't care if you have the bonus DVD. May have better resale value elsewhere.

 
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freshzen said:
All I have is the case and bonus disc. I was going to buy a $5 copy and use it for trade 2 promo.
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I hope you just don't know and aren't trying to intentionally scam GS. If the former then please be informed that the bonus content is on the actual game disc (and is marked Special Edition) and the bonus disc is just a DVD with trailers and such.

 
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kickrockz713 said:
Wheut ye tyin tee sae I deant undestoned
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RiceQuakes said:
Hee say1n sumting i doent no wat iz tho.
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Silent Hell said:
Allow me the honor of translating. I speak fluent Cerebral Assassinated.

"I don't really play the Pokemon games any more, but I have some on the list. Pokemon (Black or White, it doesn't say) is complete, but White 2 is cartridge only, but they sold it to me that way, so they should take it. Now what to buy? Maybe Grand Theft Auto V. I think it looks like a classic game."
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Nah, the only people who can translate him are those who speak PEPSI! :lol: Long live PepisMan!

Back on topic:

Phone Quote (today 10/31/2013)

:ps3:

ps3 500GB Slim System - $110.00
Saints Row IV - $18

 
alljoy214 said:
My deal is everyone posting non sense and filling up all the forums with garbage. Also, find it funny that some of the abusers of trade-ins are coming from people over age 30.
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Must suck having to wait for your mom to take you down to Gamestop to do the trades for you, huh?

Hate to ask, but does anyone know of any good credit movers from BB to GS? Not looking for flips, just a way to get credit moved, now that some stores have stopped letting you buy Visa gift cards with credit. I've got $150 in BB credit, which will just about cover what's left on my PS4 pre-order, and I'm trying to justify buying this thing at launch by telling myself I'm not spending any real money on it, lol.

10/31

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - $11

It's trading in at Best Buy for $12 + 100% trade in, don't do it at GS.

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
Nah, the only people who can translate him are those who speak PEPSI! :lol: Long live PepisMan!

Back on topic:

Phone Quote (today 10/31/2013)

:ps3:

ps3 500GB Slim System - $110.00
Saints Row IV - $18
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110!? That's 165 with the 50 bonus, not including PUR - PUR doesn't apply to trading consoles right?

 
kitsunisan said:
Must suck having to wait for your mom to take you down to Gamestop to do the trades for you, huh?

Hate to ask, but does anyone know of any good credit movers from BB to GS? Not looking for flips, just a way to get credit moved, now that some stores have stopped letting you buy Visa gift cards with credit. I've got $150 in BB credit, which will just about cover what's left on my PS4 pre-order, and I'm trying to justify buying this thing at launch by telling myself I'm not spending any real money on it, lol.

10/31

:ps3:

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - $11

It's trading in at Best Buy for $12 + 100% trade in, don't do it at GS.
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Well if you still have your $10 off $30 GCU any used game coupon, Injustice is only $30 and is still on the trade-2. Get your hands on another for $30 that's $50 -> $50 at GS.

 
Madden 25 xbox 360- $22

Batman Arkham Origins PS3- $26

GTA V Xbox 360- $30

GTA V PS3- $30

FIFA 14 Xbox360- $25

NBA 2k14 PS3- $25

Battlefield 4 PS3- $26

 
dominator said:
110!? That's 165 with the 50 bonus, not including PUR - PUR doesn't apply to trading consoles right?
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Correct, the 50% will apply but no PUR 10% so $165 after bonuses.

Edit: Just checked the online trade in site and it is also showing the same value.

:360: 320Gb slim model is also showing $110.00 base if anyone is interested.

 
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Good lord, I might have to trade in my white 500gb that I got during the sale they had not too long ago. As much as I don't want to, that's a 15 dollar profit plus this could help alleviate some of the cost for the XB1.

 
Traded in an iPad toward the upcoming limited edition Zelda 3DS XL. The clerk (w/o any prompting from me whatsoever) tried to get the 50% bonus to go through by adding on a $0.99 Madden 08. It didn't, and they checked against the the flyer, which said it would only work on traded-in games/accessories, but credit for him trying to maximize my trade-in potential on an already high-value item. Again, w/o any goading on my part. Still got the +30% bump, though.

10/31/13

iPad 4th generation 16gb/wifi/black $305 base

Note: The new iPad Air comes out tomorrow, and I'll bet all older iPads will see their trade-in values drop significantly. So if you're considering trading in an iPad, I'd do it tonight. 

 
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dafunkk12 said:
Traded in an iPad toward the upcoming limited edition Zelda 3DS XL. The clerk (w/o any prompting from me whatsoever) tried to get the 50% bonus to go through by adding on a $0.99 Madden 08. It didn't, and they checked against the the flyer, which said it would only work on traded-in games/accessories, but credit for him trying to maximize my trade-in potential on an already high-value item. Again, w/o an goading on my part. Still got the +30% bump, though.

10/31/13
iPad 4th generation 16gb/wifi/black $305 base

Note: The new iPad Air comes out tomorrow, and I'll bet all older iPads will see their trade-in values drop significantly. So if you're considering trading in an iPad, I'd do it tonight.
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I got 3 iPads scratch & dent for $600 (b2g1) and traded them back in for $1000 (30%) :)
 
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I upgraded my wifes iPad 2 16GB Wifi to a iPad 4 32GB Wifi for about 5$ out of pocket (I bought a B that has an invisible scratch).

Awesome easy upgrade.

 
dafunkk12 said:
Traded in an iPad toward the upcoming limited edition Zelda 3DS XL. The clerk (w/o any prompting from me whatsoever) tried to get the 50% bonus to go through by adding on a $0.99 Madden 08. It didn't, and they checked against the the flyer, which said it would only work on traded-in games/accessories, but credit for him trying to maximize my trade-in potential on an already high-value item. Again, w/o any goading on my part. Still got the +30% bump, though.

10/31/13

iPad 4th generation 16gb/wifi/black $305 base

Note: The new iPad Air comes out tomorrow, and I'll bet all older iPads will see their trade-in values drop significantly. So if you're considering trading in an iPad, I'd do it tonight.
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I wonder why it didn't give you the 50%, the ad on the site includes systems. Are iPads categorized as hardware rather than a system?

 
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