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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:
not only the 50%, but there are no bonuses whatsoever on the console. the 30% just says games & accessories. :\

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But on the featured values page, the Xbox One & PS4 still have the 30% bonus there. Guess they haven't updated it?
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Yeah probably. Also there is a PUR coupon for 10k points that does the promotion that expired on Sunday.

 
Hopefully GS will get a little bit more aggressive with trade in promos now that Walmart is stepping into the market with both feet. Ever since Christmas I don't think I've seen anything more than 30% for games and no Trade 2 promo. The console promo was solid, but the game promos keep getting worse.

 
I think it's funny that GS sets up shop in Wal-Mart shopping plazas to leech the foot traffic. If Wal-Mart can gain any traction with their trade program they could potentially screw over GS. Fortunately for GS, Wal-Mart is using a third party company to run their program and as it stands (no indication of specials) it will likely be as successful as Target or TRU's programs. Still, hopefully it makes GS step up their game so that we as customers win from the competition.

TL/DR: GS needs better deals. Hopefully WM makes them do it.

On topic: Wii U- ESPN Sports Connection- $6
 
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Just an FYI I got the 50% console bonus today without using the steal of the week coupon. I don't know if the promo got extended or if it didn't get killed like it was suppose to
 
TheGuido said:
I think it's funny that GS sets up shop in Wal-Mart shopping plazas to leech the foot traffic. If Wal-Mart can gain any traction with their trade program they could potentially screw over GS. Fortunately for GS, Wal-Mart is using a third party company to run their program and as it stands (no indication of specials) it will likely be as successful as Target or TRU's programs. Still, hopefully it makes GS step up their game so that we as customers win from the competition.

TL/DR: GS needs better deals. Hopefully WM makes them do it.

On topic: Wii U- ESPN Sports Connection- $6
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Walmart isn't going to really bite into the used game market. It's renting employee time and public access to CEX, probably in exchange for a flat payment and some revenue share.

CEX will resell electronics overseas and find a way to flush the games, like the RadioShack and Target programs. But it'll probably be more visible and successful--the sad truth is that Walmart shoppers are, on average, poorer than Target shoppers. The draw of a quick gift card for unused games and electronics will be stronger and awareness/trust of alternative options (eBay, etc) will be lower.
 
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Yea they said the system wouldn't allow it. I don't think it was like this before they updated the system last October though
 
yes and yes.  However, the highest priced game could turn into the lowest priced game then the B2G1 would kick in and make the 20% coupon useless.

 
bob330i said:
yes and yes. However, the highest priced game could turn into the lowest priced game then the B2G1 would kick in and make the 20% coupon useless.
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Wrong. Stacking B2G1 and birthday is only useless if they're all the same price.

Say you're looking at $40, $40, and $35 games with B2G1 and 20%. You'd effectively save $5 by making one of the $40's free. It'd be $8 naked, but it's better than not using the coupon.
 
@FIF said:
Wrong. Stacking B2G1 and birthday is only useless if they're all the same price.

Say you're looking at $40, $40, and $35 games with B2G1 and 20%. You'd effectively save $5 by making one of the $40's free. It'd be $8 naked, but it's better than not using the coupon.
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If you read my reply closer, I said "could". I didn't want to go into the details on the combos where it "could" work. You did it for me.

 
Traded xone and ps4 towards a new ps4 and got the extra 50 without using the steal of the week . She wouldn't scan the coupon so don't no if there is a possible stack here .
 
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Walmart isn't going to really bite into the used game market. It's renting employee time and public access to CEX, probably in exchange for a flat payment and some revenue share.

CEX will resell electronics overseas and find a way to flush the games, like the RadioShack and Target programs. But it'll probably be more visible and successful--the sad truth is that Walmart shoppers are, on average, poorer than Target shoppers. The draw of a quick gift card for unused games and electronics will be stronger and awareness/trust of alternative options (eBay, etc) will be lower.
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Gamestop better bring their A game on trade in deals. The fact that you can use the tradein credit to buy anything at walmart, including gas ( those shell git cards gamestop has are fine, but shell is too expensive) is the key. Example: find a deal on a game that flip for a higher price, you can buy groceries at walmart.

Amazon gift cards are nice and everything at gamestop, but every day expediatures is more appealing

 
Does anyone know how much I can get for Infamous SS? I don't mean to be lazy but they won't tell me over the phone and its a long drive. I just want to trade it for Dynasty Warriors 8 CE if that helps at all.

 
Smashingly said:
Does anyone know how much I can get for Infamous SS? I don't mean to be lazy but they won't tell me over the phone and its a long drive. I just want to trade it for Dynasty Warriors 8 CE if that helps at all.
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From their promo page, it's a guaranteed $40. You finished both evil and hero?

 
If I preorder a game, for example, Watch Dogs, to get the 30% + 10% PUR, and then cancel to get all the credit back, can they take away the 30%? Had a nasty experience yesterday and I am currently filling out... "The Survey". :twisted:

 
Hey

It will sound odd but I'm thinking of trading my Ps4+CODGhosts towards Xb1 ..mainly for Titanfall and most of my friends have traded their PS3s and moved to XboxOne.

I know I can sell it more at Craiglist ibut after recently selling my sofa via CL, I'd rather deal with Gamestop and eat up the cost.

I know this promotion is for older consoles but wondering if it applies to PS4 as well? Still on the fence so not that important to actually call my local GS store and find out.

thx

 
If infamous second son is a guaranteed $40 right now and I use it towards a preorder for the bonus 30% and 10% pur I would get $56 right??? :)
 
Jurassic425 said:
If infamous second son is a guaranteed $40 right now and I use it towards a preorder for the bonus 30% and 10% pur I would get $56 right??? :)
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...No. The $40 value is a separate promotion and doesn't stack with anything other than the 10% PUR (and that's based on the actual base value, not the $40 promo value).

Flash15 said:
yup. free rental per say
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Come on, man. :roll:

 
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