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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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Game2

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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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So just to make sure I'm reading this right. Everyone is excited because you can use 4 coupons instead of 3? Or is there some other type of glitch I'm missing?
 
I might pickup DS2 tomorrow with the trade 2 promo. I have a new SMB2 and could pickup a kingdom hearts HD for $16 at BBY, roughly making ds2 a $25 game
 
plus1zero said:
I might pickup DS2 tomorrow with the trade 2 promo. I have a new SMB2 and could pickup a kingdom hearts HD for $16 at BBY, roughly making ds2 a $25 game
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The Trade 2 promo has been done since the end of February. You can only get 30% (40% if you're PUR) extra towards select titles.

And yes, I know the gamestop.com/trade2 page is still up, but it's not active anymore.

 
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major morgan said:
Another confirmation that the (new game/item) PUR coupons stack.

I tried using them at one store and the clerk said it doesn't work - that the computer won't accept more than 1 when scanned.

What do I do? I go to a store the next city over and they work without a hitch. Needed to waste another 25 minutes to get it done, but at least it worked.

Despite the wording on the coupon saying Maximum 3 coupons/day, 1 coupon/transaction - it does work. You just need a clerk who is willing to scan them all and put them through. It's one thing to not allow them to stack based on the coupon language, but to straight up lie that it doesn't work is shady.
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Survey him. That'll show him whose boss. haha

 
Gabrius said:
Too late... I was in an incredibly impulsive mood. Yeah, I could've gotten a big more selling them piecemeal, but it would've meant going out of pocket for this game... so I'm gonna really try not to have seller's remorse here.
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Since this is a trade in value tracking thread, can you share the values you got for those?

Base is preferable, but we can translate if you let us know if you got 30% and/or 10% PUR Pro.

 
Narukami said:
I've had that problem too. What did they tell you?
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It's not really anything too serious, they just say, "That's an odd adapter" or whenever they examine them closely I just sorta get scared lol. I also get sketched out when returning the games the same day (at a diff GS of course) because they'll see I purchased it that same day. I just can't wait and waste time and gas to be driving back and forth from Gamestops for these things lol. Oh well, like the others have said, fuck it

 
I want to trade in my 360 slim. The base value says 80 so with 50% it would be 120. Does that include the hard drive? Or do I get extra for the hard drive? The value of the hard drive shows 59. Would I get 179?

 
CaptApplesauce said:
I want to trade in my 360 slim. The base value says 80 so with 50% it would be 120. Does that include the hard drive? Or do I get extra for the hard drive? The value of the hard drive shows 59. Would I get 179?
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I only go 59 dollars with my 250 slim hard drive with the 30% bonus,

I don't think that's accurate.

When I called in at GS, they basically told me that the console is the only thing that gets the 50% bonus.

 
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I'm trying to maximize my trade in value so let me get this straight, I trade in a PS4 towards a Wii U for the 50% bonus and then I can return the Wii U and keep that bonus, correct? And can I return the Wii U for cash or am I limited towards credit?
 
Megamania said:
I only go 59 dollars with my 250 slim hard drive with the 30% bonus,

I don't think that's accurate.

When I called in at GS, they basically told me that the console is the only thing that gets the 50% bonus.
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What did you get total for your console? Im just wondering if you get 50% on the base value of 80 plus the 59 for the hdd?
 
z24buddy said:
Since this is a trade in value tracking thread, can you share the values you got for those?

Base is preferable, but we can translate if you let us know if you got 30% and/or 10% PUR Pro.
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I'll take a scan of the receipt when I get home tonight.

I feel awful getting rid of some of those games for less than a buck... but most of them were totally unplayed, a few still in plastic.... and I haven't had a Wii in years. Didn't play it very much at all, honestly - I could never get over how much I hated the controllers.

So the seller's regret is minor.... but the regret of buying all that crap in the first place is much greater.

 
Base Values from 3/11/14. Forgot to post them.

:360: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 15

:wii: NBA 2K13 10

:xb1:  Dead Rising 3 25

I had the trade limit hold on my account during the trade 2 off so I lost out on there. Also I traded these in towards my Titanfall CE and tried using the 15% off any new product. Coupon wouldn't activate and the clerk didn't manually take 15% off, that particular clerk is the JR detective though and doesn't really try to help me out with my CAG business though. 

 
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Gabrius said:
I'll take a scan of the receipt when I get home tonight.

I feel awful getting rid of some of those games for less than a buck... but most of them were totally unplayed, a few still in plastic.... and I haven't had a Wii in years. Didn't play it very much at all, honestly - I could never get over how much I hated the controllers.

So the seller's regret is minor.... but the regret of buying all that crap in the first place is much greater.
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I hope you got a good amount for SSB Brawl, as I was too late to mention that I would have paid you $10-$15 for it... :wall:
 
iduncurr said:
Wait, so we can do 4 coupons on a transaction? =O
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Yes, we always could but it wasn't until a few weeks ago until somebody bothered experimenting and posted about it. You can use $50, $25, $10, and $5. The T&C states a 3 coupon maximum though so a cashier may deny you but it'll work.

Based on Zheng's experiment, it needs to be coupons that work on new items not used.
 
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[quote name="GamerDude316" post="11607039" timestamp="1394724618"]Stop trolling.

To the guy who asked, the values on the site include 30% bonus. Base TIV for an X1 is $300 so using the 50% you will get $450 in credit.[/quote]

Lol wow I just realized i did 100% instead of 50%. I'm an idiot. Thanks
 
Didn't see this mentioned yet in the thread or OP, but has anyone been able to stack this weeks PUR SOTW coupon ($10 bonus TIV) with a 30% preorder bonus or the $30 towards new game promo? If not, it seems like a worthless coupon even for 5k points.

 
CaptApplesauce said:
I want to trade in my 360 slim. The base value says 80 so with 50% it would be 120. Does that include the hard drive? Or do I get extra for the hard drive? The value of the hard drive shows 59. Would I get 179?
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The only time a Slim 360 can be accepted w/o the HDD is if it's a 4GB Slim that had the HDD added seperately. Any 250 GB/320 GB system that had the HDD in from the beginning needs to have it in the system for it to be traded.

If you bought a 4 GB then bought the HDD seperately then you may trade in the HDD seperately.
 
Donut2922 said:
Yes, we always could but it wasn't until a few weeks ago until somebody bothered experimenting and posted about it. You can use $50, $25, $10, and $5. The T&C states a 3 coupon maximum though so a cashier may deny you but it'll work.

Based on Zheng's experiment, it needs to be coupons that work on new items not used.
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Cool, I'll give it a try tonight or tomorrow then. I've had a bunch of points collecting dust because none of the Steals of the Week have really been worth it.

Apparently there is a promo for trading two PS4/Xbox one games torwards a new kindle that will rack up a $80 discount, if it's actually trade credit I'm down for it. Has anyone tried this promo?

Excludes: Angry Birds, NBA Live, Fighter Within

Promotion Date: 3/3-3/25

 
Hey thread Im looking into jumping into the next gen and ditching my PS3 and some games for an XBOX One so far what Im trading is 

PS3 Slim 250GB

1 Dual Shock 3 SIXAXIS and the charging cable

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 w/ Art Book

Skyrim

Borderlands 1

GTA V

COD Ghosts

UFC 2009

and possibly trading Pokemon Y

any thoughts on if I should trade in now with the current trade deals going on? Will I be picking up the console at a decent price?

 
BigJohnsBig said:
Hey thread Im looking into jumping into the next gen and ditching my PS3 and some games for an XBOX One so far what Im trading is

PS3 Slim 250GB

1 Dual Shock 3 SIXAXIS and the charging cable

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 w/ Art Book

Skyrim

Borderlands 1

GTA V

COD Ghosts

UFC 2009

and possibly trading Pokemon Y

any thoughts on if I should trade in now with the current trade deals going on? Will I be picking up the console at a decent price?
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I'd guess you'd get around $160-200 in credit.

 
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BigJohnsBig said:
Hey thread Im looking into jumping into the next gen and ditching my PS3 and some games for an XBOX One so far what Im trading is

PS3 Slim 250GB

1 Dual Shock 3 SIXAXIS and the charging cable

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 w/ Art Book

Skyrim

Borderlands 1

GTA V

COD Ghosts

UFC 2009

and possibly trading Pokemon Y

any thoughts on if I should trade in now with the current trade deals going on? Will I be picking up the console at a decent price?
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$55 ps3

$12

$8

$2.5

$17

$22

$0.5

$17

You do the math

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Did it for you

82.5 for the PS3 (50%), 80.6 for the games (30%) then -$5 for preorder which you can get refunded at later date so give or take $160, a little more if you trade in Pokemon. 185.2 overall if you do 2 seperate transactions; 1st system for 50% then games for 30% putting $5 towards Infamous: Second Son then canceling preorder.

 
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Anyone traded in their PS3 250gb (Super Slim) recently? Did see the trade in value at $75 of 11/30/2013, was wondering if it is still at $75.

 
IamPro said:
$55 ps3

$12

$8

$2.5

$17

$22

$0.5

$17

You do the math

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Did it for you

82.5 for the PS3 (50%), 80.6 for the games (30%) then -$5 for preorder which you can get refunded at later date so give or take $160, a little more if you trade in Pokemon. 185.2 overall if you do 2 seperate transactions; 1st system for 50% then games for 30% putting $5 towards Infamous: Second Son then canceling preorder.
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Thanks for the help, its a niec little bit off the console and after bills hopefully this paycheck I can get one

 
Okay can someone tell me wtf is going on? Everytime I trade in an adapter towards DKTF or Titanfall, I get $33.xx. Then I pay the rest with my trade credit. And when I go to return, EVERY SINGLE TIME no matter what GS I go to for some reason I can only get the 33.xx back and the rest in cash. I'm not complaining since I planned to convert the credit into cash somehow but still, does that only happen to me? 

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
Okay can someone tell me wtf is going on? Everytime I trade in an adapter towards DKTF or Titanfall, I get $33.xx. Then I pay the rest with my trade credit. And when I go to return, EVERY SINGLE TIME no matter what GS I go to for some reason I can only get the 33.xx back and the rest in cash. I'm not complaining since I planned to convert the credit into cash somehow but still, does that only happen to me?
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That's weird. They pay me the tax portion back in cash because of some law, but usually the rest is returned in credit. Maybe it's your state/county?

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
Man I feel so sketch trading in adapters. Dunno if I can do it no mo lol
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GameStop lost all my respect when they took my code out from Deus Ex for PC and resealed the product and sold it to me like it was new. And yes that was instructions from corporate! That was what lost it all for me after a bunch if bad experiences. Luckily they got caught red handed as an employee posted internal memos telling them to do this. But man what a shady company.
 
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