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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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Fatpeoplestink said:
I love how people on Internet gaming sites think being old is a plus. If you are that old I guess that says a lot about where you are in life. A kid is more likely to be posting here...not some old dude that gets easily embarrassed. It also shows that someone a lot younger than you can use simple logic instead of having to call multiple gamestops. I would rather be a "kid" on this site than some old man with nothing better to do.
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I'm actually very successful in life if you want to bring that into it. If it wasn't for us "old" guys still enjoying video games these sites wouldn't exist. Actually the whole industry would likely collapse since we wouldn't be giving our kids money for games either. Simple logic gets you the best deal. You call around to find the best price. Not accept the first price given for any item.

 
cottonmouth80 said:
I'm actually very successful in life if you want to bring that into it. If it wasn't for us "old" guys still enjoying video games these sites wouldn't exist. Actually the whole industry would likely collapse since we wouldn't be giving our kids money for games either. Simple logic gets you the best deal. You call around to find the best price. Not accept the first price given for any item.
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Didn't you say that you were going all digital? True old school gamers don't play digital copies of games.

 
cottonmouth80 said:
I'm actually very successful in life if you want to bring that into it. If it wasn't for us "old" guys still enjoying video games these sites wouldn't exist. Actually the whole industry would likely collapse since we wouldn't be giving our kids money for games either. Simple logic gets you the best deal. You call around to find the best price. Not accept the first price given for any item.
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He's right. His logic is irrefutable. We should all bow down before this... This god that has taken the form of a man! And an old one at that!

Edit: STOP FIGHTING, EVERYBODY! Don't you see? This is what he wants: for CAG to collapse by its own members.

Edit2: I just realized that it's this "ITCAG" that wants us to collapse, not this old geezer. Go ahead and continue to argue!
 
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Rozz said:
Didn't you say that you were going all digital? True old school gamers don't play digital copies of games.
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Yeah I did. All Digital on my Xbox One. Old school gamers have been playing digital copies of games on Computers for years. You do know Steam is a Digital service right?

I'll end with that. hahaha I needed that laugh. You guys and girls have a good night.

 
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jfh2c said:
Why did you call to get trade in prices if you already knew the base values? Sounds like a waste of time to me.
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I called to see if they were doing the 20% Walmart promo. I have 8 Gamestops within 8 miles and 3 Walmarts. It's easier to call and get a trade quote than drive to one to see if they are doing the promo. First guy actually made me laugh. I asked about the Promo and he said who told you about that. He then gave me the base prices that "he said" was with the promo included. Second store gave me actual trade quote with all promos. It was pretty close to what I had already figured up.

 
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Give it a rest everyone. It's a pain to dig through all of the bitching and fighting the last month or so for a small number of values. Take it elsewhere.

Also, updated lists.

 
So, I bought one of those "$XX off one item" coupons from the PUR and I didn't know that it was in-store only and non-applicable to gift cards (first time buying these coupons).

I was told that if I let it expire, I could just contact GS and they'd refund the points. Is this true? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm not mad that I lost points. If I can get them back, great, if not, I'm indifferent about it.

 
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When you trade in for a preorder to get a new game, do you only get a bonus once?

Like for example, I traded in something and put $30 on mario kart 8.

If I trade in something else does the system add the bonus automatically?

 
Megamania said:
When you trade in for a preorder to get a new game, do you only get a bonus once?

Like for example, I traded in something and put $30 on mario kart 8.

If I trade in something else does the system add the bonus automatically?
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yeah, next time you go, just say 'i wanna trade this towards my Mario Kart pre-order' and they'll add the 30% till it's paid off.

 
Flash15 said:
yeah, next time you go, just say 'i wanna trade this towards my Mario Kart pre-order' and they'll add the 30% till it's paid off.
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The system automatically does it the first time though right automatically right?

I am pretty sure I got screwed over last time.

So they have to add it right?

 
Flash15 said:
yeah i'm pretty sure they have to scan the 30% bar code. i don't think it comes up automatically unless they scan it.
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I am pretty sure one time the bonus popped up by itself one time.

& damnit, missed out on 18 bucks lol.

oh well, now I know, thanks man.

 
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Anyone has a actual date on when the Walmart 20% is good til? I'm hoping until at least Sunday but I can't even find nothing about it on the website and how long the trade two next gen good for?
 
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dreamer131313 said:
Anyone has a actual date on when the Walmart 20% is good til? I'm hoping until at least Sunday but I can't even find nothing about it on the website and how long the trade two next gen good for?
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The Pilot is running until the 31st.

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Does the 20% work for consoles too?

 
Narukami said:
Cool story, bro.
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JP is the one who maintains this thread and all of the values that we use as a reference. It's a decent amount of work for virtually no benefit. A little consideration would likely go a long way. Or at the very least, you could try to not actively be a douche to him.

3/28/13:

:360: Alice Madness Returns - $15

:360: Spider-Man Shattered Dimension - $12

:360: Jurassic Park - $12

:ps3: Resident Evil 6 - $4

:360: Need for Speed Most Wanted (old one) - $14

:360: Slim Adapter - $24

:ps4: Dualshock 4 - $30

 
esalw822 said:
JP is the one who maintains this thread and all of the values that we use as a reference. It's a decent amount of work for virtually no benefit. A little consideration would likely go a long way. Or at the very least, you could try to not actively be a douche to him.

3/28/13:

:360: Alice Madness Returns - $15

:360: Spider-Man Shattered Dimension - $12

:360: Jurassic Park - $12

:ps3: Resident Evil 6 - $4

:360: Need for Speed Most Wanted (old one) - $14

:360: Slim Adapter - $24

:ps4: Dualshock 4 - $30
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Just a joke, although I do see now that it is in poor taste. It's just that he fights a losing battle, as the only way as I can see to not have an off-topic discussion in this thread is to not have this thread at all.

 
Bobby's Universe said:
Do you know if that 24 hour Walmart accepts trade ins? I couldn't find that location in the list of participating stores so I thought it wasnt even an option for me.

Btw how does the 20% work? Do I need to preorder something and it does it stack with that 40%?
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i didn't stop by to check. maybe if I'm ever around that place again i will. I noticed the employee scanned something to the side for the 20%. It can be used without the need to preorder. It does stack with the 40% and gave me 60% overall. the cute employee girl next to him read some of the memo that was sent to the store "officially" stating that "if a customer is not fully satisfied with the amount he or she is receiving for the trade in(because of walmart) then offer them an additional 20% for every game(doesn't work with accessories, i tried. only the 30% works)." I guess that explains why a CAG said an employee confirmed the promo but in store did not bother until the he asked (maybe a different uninformed employee, idk). Hope that helps.

also:

xbox360 :xb1: : (base) [after 30% preorder, 20% wally promo, and 10% pro member]

batman arkHAM origins ($15) [$24]

The Darkness 2 ($1) [$1.60]

PS3 :ps3: : (base) [after 30% preorder, 20% wally promo, and 10% pro member]

batman arkHAM origin ($15) [$24]

Last of Us ($18) [$28.80]

Medal of Honor Warfighter ($0.50) [$0.80]

Resident Evil 6 ($4) [6.40]

Wii :wiiu:

Nintendo Land ($7) [$11.20]

and xbox 360 ac slim ($24) [$33.60] only 10% and 30%. the wally promo does not stack.

Made away like a bandit with $125.40 after putting the $5 minimum down.

 
Fatpeoplestink said:
I love how people on Internet gaming sites think being old is a plus. If you are that old I guess that says a lot about where you are in life. A kid is more likely to be posting here...not some old dude that gets easily embarrassed. It also shows that someone a lot younger than you can use simple logic instead of having to call multiple gamestops. I would rather be a "kid" on this site than some old man with nothing better to do.
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Dude you are such a troll.

I have yet to see any posting from you that adds any value to the conversation.
 
dreamer131313 said:
Anyone has a actual date on when the Walmart 20% is good til? I'm hoping until at least Sunday but I can't even find nothing about it on the website and how long the trade two next gen good for?
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My gamestop said it's going to run indefinitely as the gauge what effect walmart trade in has on them
 
BryanDGAF said:
i didn't stop by to check. maybe if I'm ever around that place again i will. I noticed the employee scanned something to the side for the 20%. It can be used without the need to preorder. It does stack with the 40% and gave me 60% overall. the cute employee girl next to him read some of the memo that was sent to the store "officially" stating that "if a customer is not fully satisfied with the amount he or she is receiving for the trade in(because of walmart) then offer them an additional 20% for every game(doesn't work with accessories, i tried. only the 30% works)." I guess that explains why a CAG said an employee confirmed the promo but in store did not bother until the he asked (maybe a different uninformed employee, idk). Hope that helps.

also:

xbox360 :xb1: : (base) [after 30% preorder, 20% wally promo, and 10% pro member]

batman arkHAM origins ($15) [$24]

The Darkness 2 ($1) [$1.60]

PS3 :ps3: : (base) [after 30% preorder, 20% wally promo, and 10% pro member]

batman arkHAM origin ($15) [$24]

Last of Us ($18) [$28.80]

Medal of Honor Warfighter ($0.50) [$0.80]

Resident Evil 6 ($4) [6.40]

Wii :wiiu:

Nintendo Land ($7) [$11.20]

and xbox 360 ac slim ($24) [$33.60] only 10% and 30%. the wally promo does not stack.

Made away like a bandit with $125.40 after putting the $5 minimum down.
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So, the 30% and the Walmart 20% stack. That's pretty damn good. Basically base + 60%. Had I realized that the other day when trading in, I would have preordered something to get that extra 30% (+10% PUR). Could have gotten about $11 more than what I did. Of course whatever game I would have preordered I could have saved the same $11 by buying it elsewhere.

 
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can anyone confirm that this is dead? I've heard elsewhere that its valid through 3/31.

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50% extra trade-in credit on systems traded toward New XB1/WiiU/PS4 (Ends 3/23/14)

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GameStop.com said:
Get More Towards a New Wii U, Xbox One or PS4 Valid 2/17/14 - 3/23/14
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Back4more said:
can anyone confirm that this is dead? I've heard elsewhere that its valid through 3/31.

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50% extra trade-in credit on systems traded toward New XB1/WiiU/PS4 (Ends 3/23/14)

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It was still working for me 2 days ago. And the signs are still up in the store.

EDIT: Ninja'd, damn you gundal_D!

 
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Narukami said:
Just a joke, although I do see now that it is in poor taste. It's just that he fights a losing battle, as the only way as I can see to not have an off-topic discussion in this thread is to not have this thread at all.
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or....here's a novel concept. People can stop being dicks in the thread and wasting pages with console wars or digital collections or all this other nonsense.

On-topic:

Phone quote 3/29/14: Dishonored 360 $5 base

 
Dragunz said:
It was still working for me 2 days ago. And the signs are still up in the store.

EDIT: Ninja'd, damn you gundal_D!
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thanks Dragunz and gundai_D !! I just checked with a local gamestop and they said the deal was indeed still going.

new question. if I trade in my ps4 for the $412 towards a wiiu system, can I get the ~$92 difference on a gift card, and then return the wiiu later for ~$320 gift card? essentially netting me $421 in gamestop credit (on cards) for my ps4?

 
Back4more said:
thanks Dragunz and gundai_D !! I just checked with a local gamestop and they said the deal was indeed still going.

new question. if I trade in my ps4 for the $412 towards a wiiu system, can I get the ~$92 difference on a gift card, and then return the wiiu later for ~$320 gift card? essentially netting me $421 in gamestop credit (on cards) for my ps4?
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Correct. Except I don't know where you're getting the $421 from. You should only be getting $412.50.

 
Back4more said:
thanks. sorry about the 421, I was a little excited. Im going to try to pull it off later.
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I did it a few days ago, here's what I recommend..... Ask for a gift receipt, say it's for a friend/uncle/cousin/girlfriend/whoevertheheckyouwant... Then after a day or two, just return to a different store, and play it like you got it as a gift :p
Works a lot easier, no hassle of them asking why you're returning it, no employees make up something about them having to adjust the credit to take away your bonus, etc. Etc.
 
gundal_D said:
I did it a few days ago, here's what I recommend..... Ask for a gift receipt, say it's for a friend/uncle/cousin/girlfriend/whoevertheheckyouwant... Then after a day or two, just return to a different store, and play it like you got it as a gift :p
Works a lot easier, no hassle of them asking why you're returning it, no employees make up something about them having to adjust the credit to take away your bonus, etc. Etc.
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sweet! thanks for the great tip. and thanks for the mic info too.

 
Do you need a power up account to use a coupon? I may or may not be banned so I want to lay low. I'll say my cousin gave it to me.

 
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