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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-gamestop-tivpromo-thread-xxv-30-extra-toward-select-games-3040-for-titanfallinfamous-second-son-more/

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:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
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. Offer valid through 4/6/14.
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Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14
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Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.
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Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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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Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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, 21,22,23,,

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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They bought that AIO wireless or so I heard in a conversation I overheard. They are a little late to the Wireless party, but I guess they figure desperate teens will trade in games for phone time. 120 stores seems like a tiny house cleaning considering how close some stores are to each other.

 
DatPanda said:
So... gamestop is moving on to mobile and closing 120 stores as part of something ominous called "phase 3"?
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Guarantee you most of those closures are at mall locations that have had their lease come up and/or stores that aren't staffed well and not profitable.

Just this week one of the top 5 sales volume stores in south St. Louis County/SE MO district was closed because it's lease came up in West County Mall, and an employee had stolen $7,500 worth of goods since the fall cutting into the stores profits.

The manager is one of the two least liked by employees and lowest performing in the district and he was managing two stores; West County and the lowest sales volume one in the district (and sure to be next up on the chopping block as he's a 5-10 minute drive away from 2 successful stores in/outside South County Mall.)

 
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That is some nice insider info there! It is probably a drop in the bucket but still hope they transfer those good employees. But wow $7500 being undetected?
 
GamerDude316 said:
Quote of the night LMAO
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ppl stealing smh is the economy really that freaking bad? i see if you are stealing to survive and eat but stealing games to play smh not good gamestop is only okay due to bing and coupons and other websites i get free coupons and credit from other than that rarely buy from there unless i have too

 
SonicGamer said:
ppl stealing smh is the economy really that freaking bad? i see if you are stealing to survive and eat but stealing games to play smh not good gamestop is only okay due to bing and coupons and other websites i get free coupons and credit from other than that rarely buy from there unless i have too
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Wtf?

Anyway: kingdom hearts 3D - $12
 
[quote name="GenoWhirl621" post="11714015" timestamp="1398426009"]How does one trigger the PS4 promotional trade in value of $357.50 listed on the gamestop trade in values website? Is it automatic?[/quote]you trade in your ps4
 
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How does one trigger the PS4 promotional trade in value of $357.50 listed on the gamestop trade in values website? Is it automatic?
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No, look closer--it says this not too far above that value:

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Yep the wording is dumb as fuck. Preorder something like Mario Kart 8 or Watch Dogs and it triggers. 30% on everything
 
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Just got back from gamestop and can confirm that the buy 2 get 20% off is going on, also it stacks with the birthday coupon. I would have taken advantage of the deal by getting 99 cent games but there were 3 girls who worked there who kept smiling at me so I got nervous
 
nextisland said:
Just got back from gamestop and can confirm that the buy 2 get 20% off is going on, also it stacks with the birthday coupon. I would have taken advantage of the deal by getting 99 cent games but there were 3 girls who worked there who kept smiling at me so I got nervous
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Which coupon did you use?

 
nextisland said:
Just got back from gamestop and can confirm that the buy 2 get 20% off is going on, also it stacks with the birthday coupon. I would have taken advantage of the deal by getting 99 cent games but there were 3 girls who worked there who kept smiling at me so I got nervous
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How did the b-day coupon discount apply? When was the 20% deducted from the price, before or after the % off deal?

 
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After she rang everything up and told me the amount I was like oops I forgot I have this coupon and she said ok and just scanned it
 
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Bobby's Universe said:
Did you trade it in? Even with the 40%, I think ebay might be the way to go IMO
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No I didn't I haven't even opened it yet it's the first print with the AR cards still inside. Just went in to buy a couple games with the sale and exchange a couple discs that wouldn't read. Asked how much the TIV was on that and nascar. Thanks though.
 
Uso said:
I think his store is one of those next to walmart store.
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It was so funny for me. I went to the only store next to walmart close to me and sure enough they were running the 50%. I mention to the manager how because they are next to walmart they have the killer bonus. She then proceeds to deny thats the reason why for the next 5 mins. Either clueless, lied to, or thinks it's some big corporate secret. lol

 
nextisland said:
Just got back from gamestop and can confirm that the buy 2 get 20% off is going on, also it stacks with the birthday coupon. I would have taken advantage of the deal by getting 99 cent games but there were 3 girls who worked there who kept smiling at me so I got nervous
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The Orange Alert said:
Which coupon did you use?
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I checked, but I can't find the "Intimidating Triple Smiling Females" coupon anywhere on the PUR site.

 
boo, the store that ran it (50% TIV bonus) last weekend, across the parking lot from a Walmart isn't running it again this weekend (Mt View, CA location).  I'll probably try again at my main store to see if it's not associated with the Walmart proximity.

EDIT:  BTW, has anyone confirmed ACIV TIV for PS3/360/WiiU yet?

 
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bob330i said:
boo, the store that ran it (50% TIV bonus) last weekend, across the parking lot from a Walmart isn't running it again this weekend (Mt View, CA location). I'll probably try again at my main store to see if it's not associated with the Walmart proximity.

EDIT: BTW, has anyone confirmed ACIV TIV for PS3/360/WiiU yet?
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From today/Friday (4/25/14):

Xbox 360 :360:

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $12 (4/25/14)

PS3 :ps3:

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $11 (4/25/14)

 
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Sweet, a local GS of mine near a Walmart is running the 50% this weekend. :bouncy:

Phone quotes (4/25):

:xb1: Battlefield 4 - $20

:360: NASCAR '14 - $18

:ps4:

Call of Duty: Ghosts - $20

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $20

:ps3:

Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma - $20

NASCAR '14 - $18

:vita: Ragnarok Odyssey ACE - $15

 
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local gamestop had the promo going, didnt really find anything of interest but I was able to catch the manager there by himself (annoying prick) and i was able to cancel the 3 preorders i had in from previous trade in promos. it felt like a good day.

 
ritchardf said:
local gamestop had the promo going, didnt really find anything of interest but I was able to catch the manager there by himself (annoying prick) and i was able to cancel the 3 preorders i had in from previous trade in promos. it felt like a good day.
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Haha. I love doing that. The one jerk (the rest of them are fine) at my store got so pissed when I told him to cancel my titanfall preorder. Also, he only ever sees me buy gift cards with my credit so I think he hates me for that.

 
So if my math is correct, you can buy titanfall for $27.72 with the birthday coupon plus 40% off promo and trade it back in for $43.x with 50% bonus plus pur
 
dominator said:
Is it just me, or is the 10% coming off the discounted price? Meaning if you buy two games, instead of 20% off you're getting 19% off.
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The discounts calculate in order one at a time not altogether at once.

So in your example if you are eligible for the 20%, you get the current 10% discount first, then the 10% PRO comes off the remaining price after the first 10% discount came off. Hence, you are getting your overall calculated 19% discount since the register calculates the discounts in order.
 
dominator said:
Is it just me, or is the 10% coming off the discounted price? Meaning if you buy two games, instead of 20% off you're getting 19% off.
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No, it is not just you. Based on review of the receipt posted earlier, GS shenanigans are pretty clear here. You will not get 40% off in store. You will only get 37% off each game at most. When you buy a $50 game (with 5 or more additional games) in store, it will first take $15 off (30%) then it will take 3.50 (10%) off of the reduced price. Without any birthday coupons or overrides, you will pay $31.49 (37% off)for a used game that sells for $49.99. I am sure there is some kind of false advertising law that would apply here but the 1-3% difference isn't really worth it.

If you really want to fight with them about it please do not kick over any magazine stands or throw glitter. If you do you might end up in jail and get a different kind of wink and shush.

 
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Darby27 said:
So if my math is correct, you can buy titanfall for $27.72 with the birthday coupon plus 40% off promo and trade it back in for $43.x with 50% bonus plus pur
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Yep just paid $27.71 for SS and a extra $3.10 for the dollar games

Added bonus the manager gave me two trade in cards to use that have been sitting in the store for over a year it was only $11.59 on both combined but it brought my total down to under $20 needless to say ,but today was a good day.
 
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