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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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Im a little confused by the TIV email I got today. They say I can get $30 for Diablo 3 and $25 for Mario 3d Land but the email doesnt say I have to buy a select game. But when I click "more trade offers" it says I have to buy: South Park Stick of Truth, Titanfall, Infamous: Second Son, Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes, Thief, and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze to get the value....are these the same promo or 2 different ones?

 
If Saints Row IV and GTA V are gonna get me $55 I think ill dump em, havent finished either but with everything coming out in the next month I prolly never will.

 
They have done these type of promos several times in the past where they give a set value for popular games. Not sure why anyone would think they are lying lol.

 
The emails that went out today regarding TIVs have the 30% bonus (must trade towards titanfall, infamous, donkey kong, etc) + 10% PUR Pro included

Most next gen games dropped to $25 base

:xb1:

Ryse - $25

NBA 2K14 - $25

COD Ghost - $25

DR3 - $25

Forza 5 - $25

BF4 - $22

:ps4:

NBA 2K14 - $25

COD Ghost - $25

AC IV Black Flag - $25

NFS Rivals - $25

Tomb Raider DE - $22

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $22

 
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Prison Mike said:
The emails that went out today regarding TIVs have the 30% bonus (must trade towards titanfall, infamous, donkey kong, etc) + 10% PUR Pro included

Most next gen games dropped to $25 base

:xb1:

Ryse - $25

NBA 2K14 - $25

COD Ghost - $25

DR3 - $25

Forza 5 - $25

BF4 - $22

:ps4:

NBA 2K14 - $25

COD Ghost - $25

AC IV Black Flag - $25

NFS Rivals - $25

Tomb Raider DE - $22

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $22
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Son of a ...

I finally just got around to finishing DR3 last night and was planning on taking it to GS this morning. Lost $7 because I took my time.

 
sp00ge said:
Son of a ...

I finally just got around to finishing DR3 last night and was planning on taking it to GS this morning. Lost $7 because I took my time.
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You might still get $37.50 if it's $35 on the super secret bumped up value promo and gets the PUR 10% too(happened last time they did it).

 
where may I find the latest BDay coupon please?

the last one I have is ebc3043132 and I believe it may be expired...

thanks!

 
Has any body ever gotten banned for using the 20% bonus too many times? I ask because I've already used it once in the past week and I I don't want to risk getting banned. lol There's a battlefield 4 that I want to pick up that would end up being about 32 bucks after the b-day coupon.

 
dominator said:
Has any body ever gotten banned for using the 20% bonus too many times? I ask because I've already used it once in the past week and I I don't want to risk getting banned. lol There's a battlefield 4 that I want to pick up that would end up being about 32 bucks after the b-day coupon.
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what is the ebc code?

 
Im confused. I have call of duty ghosts for the ps4. Do I get $25 + 30%(preorder promo) + 10%(pur)=$35 or do I get $35 automatically? Or is $25 with promos and pur? Also Im going to trade in black ops 2 for the ps3 too. Do I have to do that game in a different transaction? with the promo? or both in the same one. Thanks for the help.

 
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scblueeyedguy said:
You might still get $37.50 if it's $35 on the super secret bumped up value promo and gets the PUR 10% too(happened last time they did it).
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Based on what a few others have said, he might only get that value if he puts it towards an eligible preorder or new game for the 30% bump, since 30% of $25 is $7.50 and $25 + $7.50 + $2.50 (PUR) = $35.

I'm starting to think those emails are more deceptive than we realize.

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
Wait so these TIVs are after promos?
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cheapgamer 23 said:
Im confused. I have call of duty ghosts for the ps4. Do I get $25 + 30%(preorder promo) + 10%(pur)=$35 or do I get $35 automatically? Or is $25 with promos and pur? Also Im going to trade in black ops 2 for the ps3 too. Do I have to do that game in a different transaction? with the promo? or both in the same one. Thanks for the help.
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The email says "Get Up to" before the dollar amount, so that tells me the value in the email is after the 30% and 10%.

 
These trade-in values are crazy. I just took in Pokemon White 2 and Black 2 along with the Saints Row IV I got for $7 at BB last week and got over $66 (I misplaced my receipt to say what was what exactly). Went ahead and paid off Second Son with it.
 
chriscolbert said:
These trade-in values are crazy. I just took in Pokemon White 2 and Black 2 along with the Saints Row IV I got for $7 at BB last week and got over $66 (I misplaced my receipt to say what was what exactly). Went ahead and paid off Second Son with it.
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...Did you tell the employee that you were planning on putting the credit towards Second Son? You might have just gotten the 30% bump on all of those since that game is one of the eligible ones for that promo.

 
Sucks that you have to use that 30% promo. I was thinking about trading in Kid Icarus and Lego Batman 2 and picking up Garden Warfare, but I don't really feel like preordering and cancelling. Oh well.

 
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...Did you tell the employee that you were planning on putting the credit towards Second Son? You might have just gotten the 30% bump on all of those since that game is one of the eligible ones for that promo.
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Actually no. He scanned all three and said, "Wow, you have $66+". He asked if I was interested in anything and I said I would look around. It wasn't until I was getting ready to leave that I remembered about Infamous coming out in a few weeks, so it had no preorder bonus attached to it.
 
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Sucks that you have to use that 30% promo. I was thinking about trading in Kid Icarus and Lego Batman 2 and picking up Garden Warfare, but I don't really feel like preordering and cancelling. Oh well.
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I absolutely love the game.

What would be my best option for a halo 4 360? It's just collecting dust. Better off selling it to gamestop or elsewhere?
 
chriscolbert said:
Actually no. He scanned all three and said, "Wow, you have $66+". He asked if I was interested in anything and I said I would look around. It wasn't until I was getting ready to leave that I remembered about Infamous coming out in a few weeks, so it had no preorder bonus attached to it.
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Hmm, interesting... :whistle2:k

 
So I'm looking to trade in a few games to Gamestop for the first time outside of the trade 3 and get game for $9.99 promotion. I am looking to trade in Earth Defense Force 2025 (360),Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (360), and Power Rangers Megaforce (3DS). I might possibly be doing Ryse: Son of Rome soon as well if I get a chance to beat the game. I'm just starting to save up for a PS4 so trying to figure out the best method to go about getting the most. I saw someone mention a 20% bonus coupon too, but wasn't sure what that was. I'd appreciate any advice.
 
If anyone has the current birthday coupon, could you PM it to me, so I can print it out? I found a copy of Thief at my local GS and want to use it on that.

 
Anyone have a complete list of the weekend trade in promo going on? I just called and confirmed, Pokemon X/Y receive $25. AFAIK that's the base for the weekend.

 
Hemi said:
Super Luigi U (Wii U) Get Up to $20.00 In-Store Credit
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I got an in-store quote today, base $12.

unfortunately i did not have the game with me, so I couldn't trade and see if this email promo would have bumped it accordingly.

 
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So i keep going back and forth on if i will be ok to wait or not. I guess ill throw it to you guys and see what you think. Basically do you think the $450 for the X1 will hold? I am going to trade it in for the Titanfall Bundle but i would like to wait closer till release to get rid of it since i dont have any other systems anymore. I know the 50% will still be good but do you guys think the value will hold or should i trade it in now?

 
chriscolbert said:
Actually no. He scanned all three and said, "Wow, you have $66+". He asked if I was interested in anything and I said I would look around. It wasn't until I was getting ready to leave that I remembered about Infamous coming out in a few weeks, so it had no preorder bonus attached to it.
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So after doing the preorder promo you got $31.50 for Black version 2? Trade promos don't stack but if the base value is $22.50 then you'd get $31.50

 
To add to the super secret trade values

Payday 2 (360) $20

Just got a phone quote of $12 for it, so with the 30% + 10% PUR it'd only be $16.80. Had been planning to make some trades today anyway so I'll toss it in to see what happens. I'll just need to be careful the computer doesn't try and screw me over.
 
I'm curious to what Assassins Creed Black Flag for Wii u, trades in for. Also 25 for Fire Emblem: Awakening is pretty good. 

 
Msn1983 said:
So i keep going back and forth on if i will be ok to wait or not. I guess ill throw it to you guys and see what you think. Basically do you think the $450 for the X1 will hold? I am going to trade it in for the Titanfall Bundle but i would like to wait closer till release to get rid of it since i dont have any other systems anymore. I know the 50% will still be good but do you guys think the value will hold or should i trade it in now?
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I would think it would hold for awhile since they want stock (plus I believe they only sell the used X1 and PS4 in a bundle). There is always a chance it drops the longer you wait though.

Donut2922 said:
Courtesy of |Bleach|:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/323979-gamestop-20-off-bday-coupon-updated-expires-march-31st/page-2
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Thank you!

 
Donut2922 said:
So after doing the preorder promo you got $31.50 for Black version 2? Trade promos don't stack but if the base value is $22.50 then you'd get $31.50
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Okay I found my receipt. Here's how things broke down:

Pokemon White 2 $21.20 (includes $8 bonus promo 15879 and $1.20 PUR) - so base was $12
Pokemon Black 2 $24.00 (includes $7.50 bonus promo 15880 and $1.50 PUR) - so base was $15
Saints Row IV $21.20 (includes $8 bonus promo 15879 and $1.20 PUR) - so base was $12

for a total of $66.40
 
Msn1983 said:
So i keep going back and forth on if i will be ok to wait or not. I guess ill throw it to you guys and see what you think. Basically do you think the $450 for the X1 will hold? I am going to trade it in for the Titanfall Bundle but i would like to wait closer till release to get rid of it since i dont have any other systems anymore. I know the 50% will still be good but do you guys think the value will hold or should i trade it in now?
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I'm in the same boat as you. Lol I just don't know if paying the tax is worth it.
 
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