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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:

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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NJMane said:
Looks like I will be trading in Killzone Shadow Fall during this" trade 1 eligible title get a new game for $29.99 or less" trade in offer. The base value is at $13 according to the OP. I can't believe how fast it sank. Might as well get $30 while I can. I guess I will pick up Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze for $20.
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It sunk because:

1. It's the most traded in title on PS4 most likely, if my local store is any clue. They've had 6-8 used copies of the game since launch every time I go in.

2. They're selling it for $40 new/$38 used for the next few weeks as part of their tax refund sale.

 
Am I the only one wondering why the "wired controller for 360" is $14 base and the "wireless controller for 360" is $11? Is the better wireless controller really worth less?

 
Quick question, is the 5 adapters a month thing literally just 5 a month? As in if I trade in 5 on Feb 28, will I be able to trade 5 again the next day? Or is it like a 30 day window type of thing?

 
MSUHitman said:
It sunk because:

1. It's the most traded in title on PS4 most likely, if my local store is any clue. They've had 6-8 used copies of the game since launch every time I go in.

2. They're selling it for $40 new/$38 used for the next few weeks as part of their tax refund sale.
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I thought that it was a msrp price drop. As amazon has matched the price as well. I would've thought Knack would be the first to drop.

 
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I got a question for you guys.  I just upgraded my PUR card to Pro.  I know I get a B2G1 coupon on the website.  My question is, does that coupon start being there after i buy the Pro, or after I activate my card online.  Like if I were to not activate my card on the website for 2 months, would it generate then and give me more time to use the coupon?  Also, does anyone know how long the coupon is typically before it expires?  1 Month? 3 Months?

Thanks!!!

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
Well i just opened up a couple of free PUR accounts for these adapters, so the value better hold!
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In MOST cases they ban your ID for trading, unless you are in one of the RARE states that don't need ID for trading in for store credit.

So even if you open a new Powerup it still won't work. I'am honestly thinking if I wind up moving to another state with a new ID IM BACK IN DA game...lol. Then if I moved back to my current state one day I would then get another new ID. LOL

 
SquirrelKing said:
I got a question for you guys. I just upgraded my PUR card to Pro. I know I get a B2G1 coupon on the website. My question is, does that coupon start being there after i buy the Pro, or after I activate my card online. Like if I were to not activate my card on the website for 2 months, would it generate then and give me more time to use the coupon? Also, does anyone know how long the coupon is typically before it expires? 1 Month? 3 Months?

Thanks!!!
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My card is good til 2021. But after speaking to customer service they didn't like that I did that. it was to get those 50% trade coupons from last year. But every time you PAY the renewal FEE you will get the coupon within 72 hours.

 
nextisland said:
Instead of buying games you should save money to move out of the worst state.
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Define worst state. Cali is the only place That CAG'ers have testified that they see actual hot chicks working at GS of all places. Not gamestop hot either, actual hot chicks.

 
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Let's say you want to get in on the extra 30% and you trade in more than $60 worth of games. Do you keep the extra or do you have to pre-order another game from the list to keep the bonus? Or is it easier to just keep the trade in under 60 and do multiple transactions?

 
Trenchalicious said:
Let's say you want to get in on the extra 30% and you trade in more than $60 worth of games. Do you keep the extra or do you have to pre-order another game from the list to keep the bonus? Or is it easier to just keep the trade in under 60 and do multiple transactions?
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This has been answered a few times already. Whatever is leftover goes on your PUR card.
 
The weather really needs to clear up here in MI (this is the worst state BTW) so I can unload my copy of KZ Shadow Fall before they pull it from the eligible list. I also really want to play Donkey Kong!

What's Gamestops track record for pulling titles from a promotion? Given that the trade value is $13 and they are givig $30, I think KZ would be the first to go.
 
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So if I understand that promo correctly I could trade in PvZ for X1 and get $30 towards any new game? So could I basically trade it for MGS Zeroes for free?
 
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Assuming you pick games all at or around the same price, one of coupons (the $10 or 20%) will likely drop one of the games such that it will be the free one (using the B2G1) thereby negating at least one of the coupons.  The only way that might work is that if you bought a $55 game and the other two are less than $30 or so.  I don't want to do the math so these are estimates.

 
Prison Mike said:
Valid 2/17/14 - 3/23/14

Games on the list can be added or removed anytime though so keep that in mind
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This is why I had to get my copy of KZ Shadow Fall in. After promos, I got just under $32 for it. The base is $13. Buying it for $32 and selling it for $38 (assuming you don't have a coupon) is not good business.
 
desertsniper said:
In MOST cases they ban your ID for trading, unless you are in one of the RARE states that don't need ID for trading in for store credit.

So even if you open a new Powerup it still won't work. I'am honestly thinking if I wind up moving to another state with a new ID IM BACK IN DA game...lol. Then if I moved back to my current state one day I would then get another new ID. LOL
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I am in one of those states. NC Baby!

 
sp00ge said:
They should stack, but the problem may be getting the person to scan both of them. At two of my local stores, most employees will flat out refuse to scan more than one coupon per transaction. Even if I tell them that I know for a fact they will stack, they still refuse and say they're not allowed. :/
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Most of the coupons state max 3 coupons per transaction right on them. If I'm not mistaken.

 
rightously alive said:
Most of the coupons state max 3 coupons per transaction right on them. If I'm not mistaken.
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I got a new $50 coupon the other day and it appeared that the wording had changed.

It said "Limit 3 coupons per customer per day. Limit 1 coupon per transaction."

I just wrote down the code and took it to the store and he entered it manually, but he tried hard to tell me they wouldn't stack. He also told me he didn't think it would work if I was getting a trade bump in the same transaction. End result was a PS4 for $310 after $90 worth of coupons. I had to fight a little bit for it though.

 
jfh2c said:
I got a new $50 coupon the other day and it appeared that the wording had changed.

It said "Limit 3 coupons per customer per day. Limit 1 coupon per transaction."

I just wrote down the code and took it to the store and he entered it manually, but he tried hard to tell me they wouldn't stack. He also told me he didn't think it would work if I was getting a trade bump in the same transaction. End result was a PS4 for $310 after $90 worth of coupons. I had to fight a little bit for it though.
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So you used 4 coupons right? That means you should still have the $25, $10, and $5 coupons in your account still.
 
Has anyone used multiple $$$'s off preowned games and saw the lower coupons go unused, or does this only work for $$$'s of any purchase coupons ?

 
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Tried stacking the $10 sotw with the birthday 20% today and was told it didn't work. Is there a certain order to do this in?
 
Matrix said:
Tried stacking the $10 sotw with the birthday 20% today and was told it didn't work. Is there a certain order to do this in?
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Did they enter both into the computer or did they just tell you it didn't work? In my experience they ALWAYS say multiple coupons won't work, but I've never had it not work unless it's two of the same coupon (i.e. a $50 and another $50).

 
jfh2c said:
Did they enter both into the computer or did they just tell you it didn't work? In my experience they ALWAYS say multiple coupons won't work, but I've never had it not work unless it's two of the same coupon (i.e. a $50 and another $50).
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He said it didn't work so I badgered him to try... It looked like he did and then he said it didn't work. He couldve just entered the second coupon wrong or wanted to be right that badly haha...guess I'll try again tomorrow with a different employee
 
Yeah never take their word for anything.They tried to shut me down for trading in a ps4 toward a wiiU until I persisted. And guess what the 50% worked.
 
HitmanPham said:
Yeah never take their word for anything.They tried to shut me down for trading in a ps4 toward a wiiU until I persisted. And guess what the 50% worked.
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I had the same thing happen. I wanted to trade my XB1 for a PS4, and they tried to tell me that it wouldn't work. I asked nicely if they'd give it a shot, and sure enough it worked.

Part of me wonders if they are really this clueless or if it's an attempt to not let us get over on the system.

 
Matrix said:
Tried stacking the $10 sotw with the birthday 20% today and was told it didn't work. Is there a certain order to do this in?
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I used both coupons on my lunch break yesterday and had no problems. He rang up the 20% and then the $10 off. It just really depends on the people working in the store, because when i showed him both coupons the guy i dealt with didn't really seem to care i used both.

 
Helldweller87 said:
I used both coupons on my lunch break yesterday and had no problems. He rang up the 20% and then the $10 off. It just really depends on the people working in the store, because when i showed him both coupons the guy i dealt with didn't really seem to care i used both.
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Do you also get the 10% off if you are a Power-Up Pro Member if you use two coupons?

 
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