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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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Flash15 said:
For people trading their PS4 for their PS4 for the Wii U 50% bonus & then returning it--someone was saying that the Wii U's aren't sealed? Anyone have an issue doing that return? Don't think it should be an issue.
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It shouldn't be an issue because they still have to open the box and check the contents even if it is sealed. I returned my Xbox One for an exchange and they broke the seal to check. So just make sure you tell them that it is new and you didn't open it yet if it is the Wii U you are returning.

 
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What prompts a refurb fee on a ps3? Like will they take a console if there might be some black pen ink on there that I can't get off and like a white spot (easy guys, I don't love it that much) without charging me? What about very light scratching on the unit or controller?

 
Flash15 said:
For people trading their PS4 for their PS4 for the Wii U 50% bonus & then returning it--someone was saying that the Wii U's aren't sealed? Anyone have an issue doing that return? Don't think it should be an issue.
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That was me, but like blueweltall said, it shouldn't be a problem since they have to open it anyway and check the contents.

 
blueweltall said:
It shouldn't be an issue because they still have to open the box and check the contents even if it is sealed. I returned my Xbox One for an exchange and they broke the seal to check. So just make sure you tell them that it is new and you didn't open it yet if it is the Wii U you are returning.
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Thanks
 
icarusmight said:
Anyone confirm that 30% extra on any trade is working today? I might have to check myself in a few hours. Unless someone else traded in today.
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Its not toward any trade, you have to purchase / preorder a specific game. Of course you can just go back another day and cancel the preorder.

Battlefield 4 - $25 (xbone)

Dead Rising 3 -$25 (xbone)

Call of Duty Ghosts - $25 (PS4)

Killzone 4 - $22 (PS4)

 
Can I stack a $10 off new with a $5 off new? I'm just short of a $25 off coupon and I'm gonna get Ground Zeroes for XB1 on Tuesday.

 
Wait, you can even trade the PS4 towards like Titanfall and get the extra 30%, right? It'd be like ~$345. Sure it's like $50+ less, but I don't wanna return a Wii or Xbox.

Idk what to do. Thinking that's the easier route.
 
i used my b2g1 coupon and i bought an old xbox 120hd (i have the xbox slim but the old xbox hd are cheaper), a 3ds game and a dual shock 3. then returned and changed the dualshock and the 3ds game for two dual shock 4... at the end i got the 120 old xbox hd for $36, dual shock 4 for $50 and the other dual shock 4 was the free item :D... total was $86,48 so i paid $28,80 per item... i did not mean to do it but i got a good deal :D...

btw, i played and finished metal gear solid v ground zeroes and it took me 44 minutes to finish the game including some cinematics or around 55 minutes including ALL cinematics in game... if you are interested in watch the play through you can find the other 2 videos in my channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zcRrML58s8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abI72tdov0k

 
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btw, i played and finished metal gear solid v ground zeroes and it took me 44 minutes to finish the game including some cinematics or around 55 minutes including the ALL cinematics in game... if you are interested in wach the play through you can find the other 2 videos in my channel.
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You completed the game in under an hour? First play through?

 
I asked to cancel a preorder from another store but guy said it has to be canceled from where I put down the money. Not sure how accurate that is..

 
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omargm said:
i used my b2g1 coupon and i bought an old xbox 120hd, a 3ds game and a dual shock 3. then returned and changed the dualshock and the 3ds game for two dual shock 4... at the end i got the 120 old xbox hd for $36, dual shock 4 for $50 and the other dual shock 4 was the free item :D... total was $86,48 so i paid $28,80 per item... i did not mean to do it but i got a good deal :D...

btw, i played and finished metal gear solid v ground zeroes and it took me 44 minutes to finish the game including some cinematics or around 55 minutes including the ALL cinematics in game... if you are interested in wach the play through you can find the other 2 videos in my channel.
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Was the experience enjoyable?
 
ShockandAww said:
You completed the game in under an hour? First play through?
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I played the game for 15 minutes first because the last metal gear that i played was metal gear 3 in the ps2. So i learned what to do in that 15 minutes. So yeah, first play through... When you finish the game you unlock some "side missions".

 
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IamPro said:
I asked to cancel a preorder from another store but guy said it has to be canceled from where I put down the money. Not sure how accurate that is..
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It's actually true. You need to cancel your preorder in the store you got it. I believe they technically can move a preorder with a DM permission and overrides but a MAJOR hassle so rule of thumb is as above.
 
IamPro said:
I asked to cancel a preorder from another store but guy said it has to be canceled from where I put down the money. Not sure how accurate that is..
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Pretty sure that's accurate. Preorders are tied to and allotted to the store the preorder was placed at.

 
Flash15 said:
Wait, you can even trade the PS4 towards like Titanfall and get the extra 30%, right? It'd be like ~$345. Sure it's like $50+ less, but I don't wanna return a Wii or Xbox.

Idk what to do. Thinking that's the easier route.
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do you want to screw yourself out of $52 in credit? Lol just buy the system and then come in a day or two later claiming buyer's remorse. Not that complicated.

 
omargm said:
Yes and no. Yes because the "demo" is good but way to short. Like a demo i give it a 10... Like a game i give it a 5... Save your money and rent it if you want to play it.
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What console did you play MGS: GZ on?

I pre-ordered it fully at Best Buy since I get that 20% off new games and once im finished with the game, I will trade it in so im guessing it will cost me between $10-15. I pre-ordered the Xbox 360 version over PS3 since I want to play the Raiden side story/missions since it reminds me of one of my all time favorites and classic - Snatcher.

 
dan77733 said:
What console did you play MGS: GZ on?

I pre-ordered it fully at Best Buy since I get that 20% off new games and once im finished with the game, I will trade it in so im guessing it will cost me between $10-15. I pre-ordered the Xbox 360 version over PS3 since I want to play the Raiden side story/missions since it reminds me of one of my all time favorites and classic - Snatcher.
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I played the xbox360 version and the graphics and frame rate are very good. Its a good idea, if you are a mgs fan will take you one or maximun 2 days to complete everything in the game.
 
Thinking of milking that steal of the week coupon for $10 extra I trade in. Trade a crappy game that gets like 50 cents, then the 5 cent PUR! Then the $10 coupon..... I wonder if I can get them to add the 30% bonus if I trade toward infamous preorder
 
bostonfrontier said:
Thinking of milking that steal of the week coupon for $10 extra I trade in. Trade a crappy game that gets like 50 cents, then the 5 cent PUR! Then the $10 coupon..... I wonder if I can get them to add the 30% bonus if I trade toward infamous preorder
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I think the $10 extra are for nex gen games only
 
snakeybro said:
does gstop accept in kinects for xbox one, cuz if i could get like 50-60 bux for mine, that would be great
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I'd suggest checking out craigslist. I see tons of people in my location selling xbox one for cheap but without a kinect. Maybe you could score from this.
 
If I were to get the SOTW coupon would I be able to use it tomorrow? I ask because Im stuck with a copy of Ghosts for the XB1( I go and buy it Friday with the notion of flipping it to BB, but as soon as I check the TIV on the website it went back down to $15). I need to get rid of this game since I don't like the game at all and more importantly I don't have an Xbox 1.

 
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