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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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qualityman13 said:
I never seen that happen before..... do they ever restock. Its a digital item, its not like they can run out....


UPDATE: IT looks like all the coupon options are gone...
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Slim chance I see the other coupons but the current SOTW one they might bring it back but the last day to get was this coming Sunday so if it's not back by then it's gone for good. Another scenario is they pulled it because they will have the promo run this weekend without the need of the coupon but that hasn't been advertised so I would go with the latter unless someone can confirm otherwise
 
anyone here work at gamestop that could provide some more information because i have a ps4 i wanted to trade in tomorrow using the sotw coupon but i didnt buy it......

 
Would you expect gamestop to charge a refurb Fee for a PS3 Fat 80GB partial Backwards Compatible model if it's missing the little plastic door that covers the memory card slots?

I got it for $20 last week and I'm using it a lot but I don't really need it as I have a slim version too.

And the way this thing was caked with dust I'm worried it won't last forever. I thought it was one of the original 60GB units but the partial backwards compatibility isn't as exciting to me.

 
It looks like the coupons are not coming back, I emailed customer service and they said the following

Thank you for contacting PowerUp Rewards.

Unfortunately we are currently sold out of the PowerUp Rewards item you have requested and we do not have an estimated time of availability.
Please visit our Rewards Catalog for more updates.

If you have additional questions, we are here for you. You can respond to this email, or if you prefer to speak to someone directly, you can reach us 7 days a week 8am ? 8pm at 877-676-4263.


Best Regards,
Desiree
GameStop Customer Care
PowerUp Rewards
www.poweruprewards.com

So it looks like I am going to have to go with the 40% option but my question is do I have to buy the game in full at that time or just put $5 down?
 
qualityman13 said:
It looks like the coupons are not coming back, I emailed customer service and they said the following

Thank you for contacting PowerUp Rewards.

Unfortunately we are currently sold out of the PowerUp Rewards item you have requested and we do not have an estimated time of availability.
Please visit our Rewards Catalog for more updates.

If you have additional questions, we are here for you. You can respond to this email, or if you prefer to speak to someone directly, you can reach us 7 days a week 8am ? 8pm at 877-676-4263.


Best Regards,
Desiree
GameStop Customer Care
PowerUp Rewards
www.poweruprewards.com

So it looks like I am going to have to go with the 40% option but my question is do I have to buy the game in full at that time or just put $5 down?
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The extra 10% for PUR doesn't apply to consoles so I think you're only looking at an extra 30% on the PS4 trade if you preorder one of the select games, not 40%. Just an FYI.

And as to your question, it's YMMV. Some CSRs allow you to put only $5 down and some require you to pay off the entire preorder in full. I've never had an issue only putting $5 down personally.

 
I bought the coupon last week and ended up not needing it. I'll sell the code for $10 amazon credit . If anyone is interested pm me gone
 
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Anyone confirm that pricing/30% Trade in promo running for COD:Ghosts working in store today? I would call but they are not open yet for me (Central Time)

 
Derrick1979 said:
Anyone confirm that pricing/30% Trade in promo running for COD:Ghosts working in store today? I would call but they are not open yet for me (Central Time)
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Just call one in New York or something then.

I would do it for you but I'm deaf, so................

 
Anyone know if gamestop takes a PS3 controller with a dead battery that I can't get to recharge? I don't care if I get 2 bucks for it. It's about to hit the trash can

 
Sorry if old news, but looks like the base value of the Xbox One has dropped to $275, according to the featured values page. Was thinking about using the coupon to trade mine in, but I'd need it back up to $300 base to be worth my while.
 
guessed said:
Sorry if old news, but looks like the base value of the Xbox One has dropped to $275, according to the featured values page. Was thinking about using the coupon to trade mine in, but I'd need it back up to $300 base to be worth my while.
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I'll pay you 300 for it!

 
I've been waiting since about january to do a decent trade (like the trade 3- get $10 promos) in on some ps3 stuff in the $5-10 range, but most of the recent stuff has been more next-gen oriented. I notice two of the deals are about to roll over, any idea what the odds of them being a flat % or trade-3-get-$10 would be? I really want to get Ys: memories of celcetta, but I might bite the bullet and settle for the current 40% towards d3 promo if it's anticipated to be more ps4/xbone stuff.

 
Quick question: I'm about 900 points away from a SOTW coupon purchase, but I don't have a PUR membership. Should I go buy something for $100 and get the points that way? Sorry if this is a stupid question.

 
i have a question about a preorder i made in store a few months ago that i never picked up. i no longer have the receipt with me, if i go back to the same store i made the preorder, can they look it up?

 
bostonfrontier said:
Yes and then just return the item later
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Just got back from my purchase. I used store credit to buy the item, but the clerk said that you can still earn PUR points for purchases even with store credit. Is that true? I have yet to see my account updated, though I should probably give it some time to post.

 
qwikshake said:
Just got back from my purchase. I used store credit to buy the item, but the clerk said that you can still earn PUR points for purchases even with store credit. Is that true? I have yet to see my account updated, though I should probably give it some time to post.
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Yeah it does work like that.

 
I believe the only time you don't eat points is on tax (obviously) and say when you use a $10 off coupon on a $30 item you only get points for the $20 you pay in cash, credit, or whatever else. But as mentioned above your points can go negative and they take anywhere from 24-48 hours to post similar to best buy.
 
3/31 TIV
Xbox 360
Batman Arkham Origins $15

While I was at Gamestop I found out that I had $15 lingering around from old preorders. I told the cashier to put $5 of that towards Mario Golf, she did and I still ended up with $30 trade in credit. I bought fifa 14 used for 26.20. I returned Fifa the following day (I scratched up my copy and needed to borrow a copy so I can DL the game to a USB) and I got $53.45 back in cash! Also I remeber about a year or so ago I bought paper Mario used at gamespot at a discount price, I returned it and got $35 (the price of it used at the time). Earlier this year I was using trade in credit to buy a steam card and the cashier asked me if I wanted to cash out the remaining of the trade in credit I was surprised that this was possible it was only $5 and I told him yeah. Has any of this ever happen to anyone?
 
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3/31 TIV
Xbox 360
Batman Arkham Origins $15

While I was at Gamestop I found out that I had $15 lingering around from old preorders. I told the cashier to put $5 of that towards Mario Golf, she did and I still ended up with $30 trade in credit. I bought fifa 14 used for 26.20. I returned Fifa the following day (I scratched up my copy and needed to borrow a copy so I can DL the game to a USB) and I got $53.45 back in cash! Also I remeber about a year or so ago I bought paper Mario used at gamespot at a discount price, I returned it and got $35 (the price of it used at the time). Earlier this year I was using trade in credit to buy a steam card and the cashier asked me if I wanted to cash out the remaining of the trade in credit I was surprised that this was possible it was only $5 and I told him yeah. Has any of this ever happen to anyone?
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who else is confused ;)
 
My GameStop is doing a 50% more trade-in special this weekend. I am really surprised I haven't seen anyone else post about it usually my GameStop is the typical GameStop in the system by the book same is everywhere else. Lucky me I suppose I'm going in when they open trade in a few 38 after the bonuses for South Park. I believe I will get that metal gear rising collectors edition that has been there for two years now LOL
 
I got a message saying my points are about to expire, if i go in and buy something and return it later will that extend me keeping my points.

 
Has anyone tried trading either inFamous or Titanfall with another Xb1 or Ps4 game to get the bonus $10? I was just curious if the guaranteed $40 cancels out the bonus $10 for trading two.

 
sbaker44 said:
Has anyone tried trading either inFamous or Titanfall with another Xb1 or Ps4 game to get the bonus $10? I was just curious if the guaranteed $40 cancels out the bonus $10 for trading two.
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Always. It'll be a cold day in hell before Gamestop willingly cuts anyone a break.

 
Trying to trade in some Xbox 360 games, a 4 gig slim Xbox 360 and a 250 gig 360 hard drive for as much credit as possible to put towards an Xbox one. Any suggestions on the best way to maximize my credit intake?
 
[quote name="kvntwvlf" post="11669495" timestamp="1396713009"]Trying to trade in some Xbox 360 games, a 4 gig slim Xbox 360 and a 250 gig 360 hard drive for as much credit as possible to put towards an Xbox one. Any suggestions on the best way to maximize my credit intake?[/quote]take it to gamestop and say "I would like to trade this in"
 
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