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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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I don't know if this was posted previously, but Walmart has Infamous Second Son trade in value at $41.28. May not be a huge increase in price, but it does give some optionality. 

 
Bottom line, it was not a good experience and left feeling that I was "that person" that they made fun of after work.
I also often stay up at night wondering if Gamestop employees are making fun of me after their work shifts end.

 
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I also often stay up at night wondering if Gamestop employees are making fun of me.
Now I'll stay up at night wondering if CAGs are making fun of me...it just never stops!

CAG is a community forum, you can make fun of me. Gamestop is a company and I am a customer, I should be treated with respect.

 
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Now I'll stay up at night wondering if CAGs are making fun of me...it just never stops!

CAG is a community forum, you can make fun of me. Gamestop is a company and I am a customer, I should be treated with respect.
I agree. That's why they upset me so much.

 
Now I'll stay up at night wondering if CAGs are making fun of me...it just never stops!

CAG is a community forum, you can make fun of me. Gamestop is a company and I am a customer, I should be treated with respect.

You assume something yet you still think its true. Lmao!!!


If that makes you cry I hate to see if someone yells at you. I would advise you to stay away from the real world.
 
You assume something yet you still think its true. Lmao!!!


If that makes you cry I hate to see if someone yells at you. I would advise you to stay away from the real world.
I'll admit that I'm sensitive, but I also don't encounter a lot of mean people in the world. I just didn't expect my experience at Gamestop, that's all. There was no need for them to make comments when I was standing right in front of them, they could have just smiled and done my trade without giving me grief and then make fun of me when I left the store. I've worked retail and we would have gotten fired on the spot if we ever acted that way in front of a customer.

Anyways, enough talk about this. I just wanted to share my experience. Back to the trade-in values.

 
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Base Trade in Values 4/6

Wii U:

Wii U 32gb - $120

Super Mario Bros U/Super Luigi U - $28

Wii:

Super Mario Bros. Wii - $11

Xbox One:

Lego Movie Videogame - $25

Lego Marvel Superheroes - $20

Nintendo DS Lite:

DS Lite Hardware - $20

Bakugan - $.50

Ben 10 - $1.50

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue - $4

UP - $1

 
I'll admit that I'm sensitive, but I also don't encounter a lot of mean people in the world. I just didn't expect my experience at Gamestop, that's all. There was no need for them to make comments when I was standing right in front of them, they could have just smiled and done my trade without giving me grief and then make fun of me when I left the store. I've worked retail and we would have gotten fired on the spot if we ever acted that way in front of a customer.

Anyways, enough talk about this. I just wanted to share my experience. Back to the trade-in values.
Look at it this way. In the end you get to leave. They still have to work at Gamestop so you always get the last laugh. Let them have their moment as long as they don't get out of hand.

 
I traded in a PS4 on Friday and got the 30% extra trade-in credit towards a Mario Kart 8 pre-order (which I may cancel), but the employees really gave me a hard time about it. Back story that I didn't tell them: I already have a PS4 and bought another one off of Amazon Warehouse Deals for $277, so the one I was trading was for profit. I got $297 after the pre-order.

First, they thought I was nuts for trading in a PS4 and kept asking me why I was trading it. I finally told them that I have a PS4 at home and this was an extra one that I bought at a discount for a friend and he ended up not wanting it. Then they thought it was weird that I had an "extra" ps4 and were making jokes to each other about it.

Bottom line, it was not a good experience and left feeling that I was "that person" that they made fun of after work.
If you follow the threads on here, I'm surprised you didn't try to acquire a 50% bonus coupon from another cag assuming you didn't have enough points to get one yourself. You left a lot of money on the table.

 
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[quote name="Donut2922" post="11672667" timestamp="1396854309"]If you follow the threads on here, I'm surprised you didn't try to acquire a 50% bonus coupon from another cag assuming you didn't have enough points to get one yourself. You left a lot of money on the table.[/quote].

I just found this thread yesterday (I stick to the same few threads) , but I knew about that coupon. I didn't have enough points for it, but it looked like it was just for trading games and accessories so I didn't stress over it. I know there's always going to be better deals, but there's also going to be more AWD ps4s. So I know for next time, how much do cags usually want for it?
 
. I just found this thread yesterday (I stick to the same few threads) , but I knew about that coupon. I didn't have enough points for it, but it looked like it was just for trading games and accessories so I didn't stress over it. I know there's always going to be better deals, but there's also going to be more AWD ps4s. So I know for next time, how much do cags usually want for it?
I haven't seen anyone selling and I don't think the coupon is still available, but considering it was 10k points, I would say no less than $10. Coupon was only available for a week, but before that the 50% bonus on consoles was just a regular in store promo with no coupon required. I think most CAGs took advantage before needing the coupon.

Speaking of SOTW coupons, has anyone posted the upcoming coupons?

 
RYSE XBOX ONE $20 4/5/14

Also I traded in couple of xbox 360 titles towards Mario Kart 8 for the kids. I was thinking it was a $49.99 release but it is full retail and I think I want to cancel and wait for a price drop. Do I just go back to gamestop and have them transfer the funds to a gift card or do I have to shift it to another pre-order? I did receive the 40% bonus for trading in the the xbox games if that matters,
They'll put it on your power up card
 
I traded in a PS4 on Friday and got the 30% extra trade-in credit towards a Mario Kart 8 pre-order (which I may cancel), but the employees really gave me a hard time about it. Back story that I didn't tell them: I already have a PS4 and bought another one off of Amazon Warehouse Deals for $277, so the one I was trading was for profit. I got $297 after the pre-order.

First, they thought I was nuts for trading in a PS4 and kept asking me why I was trading it. I finally told them that I have a PS4 at home and this was an extra one that I bought at a discount for a friend and he ended up not wanting it. Then they thought it was weird that I had an "extra" ps4 and were making jokes to each other about it.

Bottom line, it was not a good experience and left feeling that I was "that person" that they made fun of after work.
'grats on getting one of those money-maker deals! Regarding the treatment by the employees, if you honestly felt insulted, leave a report about it on your survey (from the receipt). Guarantee even if there wasn't a legitimate gripe you had (not just over-sensitivity or something), the district manager should try and do right by you somehow. IMO, inappropriate employee behavior like that needs to be called out (yes, even at GS). The surveys are to raise the standard of the customer experience, well, at least thats what they're supposed to be in theory! ;)

 
Anyone know what the refurb fee charge is for trading in a system. I have a white 360 that has occasional open tray errors. Can you trade in without a wireless controller? The one I'm using I have to keep tape on the battery.
Thanks!
 
Is there a new birthday coupon?  The last one I have expired on March 31.     Nevermind, I found it in the old thread.

 
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. I just found this thread yesterday (I stick to the same few threads) , but I knew about that coupon. I didn't have enough points for it, but it looked like it was just for trading games and accessories so I didn't stress over it. I know there's always going to be better deals, but there's also going to be more AWD ps4s. So I know for next time, how much do cags usually want for it?
The coupon was actually for systems to get the boost. Generally cags will ask for Paypal payments equivalent to the points value so around $10.
 
Off Topic:

Amazon has Diablo 3 Reaper of Soul trade in at 17.62, why would they accept this trade in if the code has been used? Or does the game needs to be played off of a disc? (Never played D3)

 
Ugh, planning on trading in a WiiU and missed out on the 30% bonus coupon (guess it expired yesterday).  Anybody have any idea if they will be offering a similar promo soon??

 
Anyone know what the refurb fee charge is for trading in a system. I have a white 360 that has occasional open tray errors. Can you trade in without a wireless controller? The one I'm using I have to keep tape on the battery.
Thanks!
It's in the OP under hardware. Not sure if they're very current but should give you an idea.

 
Ugh, planning on trading in a WiiU and missed out on the 30% bonus coupon (guess it expired yesterday). Anybody have any idea if they will be offering a similar promo soon??

Are you talking about the SOTW coupon? That is actually good for 50%. By the way, I love your avatar. Wiener dogs are the ultimate dogs.

Something I just noticed for all cags that have the 50% SOTW coupon - The fine print lists the expiration date as 4/13 even though the expiration date is advertised as 4/20.
 
I just checked my dashboard and it says the SOTW is 50% extra trade in towards the purchase of a console. I think that's what I saw last week as well.

Is this the 50% coupon you guys are talking about?
 
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I just checked my dashboard and it says the SOTW is 50% extra trade in towards the purchase of a console. I think that's what I saw last week as well. Is this the 50% coupon you guys are talking about?
Mine was showing the same. Go to rewards and sort by most recent and it shows up.

ETA: oops, thought you were looking for the B2G1 coupon

 
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Regarding the SOTW coupon, I think it's out of stock. And kme06d, sorry to hear about your experience. I had a sales rep at Media Play years ago ridicule me for owning a GameCube. And now their whole business is ruined, all because of him. ;)
Anyway, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it, unless it becomes a reoccurring offense, in which case I'd go all Count-of-Monte-Cristo on them. Jk, no but really, you're better than them, don't sweat it.

Edit: Xbox One trades at $275 base value. ($357.50 includes 30% bonus when trading toward select items. Thanks for the clarification, dk drumin, david0820, and aircobra)
http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values/
 
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I still see the 50% console bump, I haven't been following the thread much, is that a money maker if I have a PS4 to trade ?
Even though you can still see it I don't think you can purchase it. I haven't put that to test but with it you could get $412.50 for a PS4
 
Regarding the SOTW coupon, I think it's out of stock. And kme06d, sorry to hear about your experience. I had a sales rep at Media Play years ago ridicule me for owning a GameCube. And now their whole business is ruined, all because of him. ;)
Anyway, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it, unless it becomes a reoccurring offense, in which case I'd go all Count-of-Monte-Cristo on them. Jk, no but really, you're better than them, don't sweat it.

Xbox One trades at $357.50 base value.
http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values/
i think it says thats with the 30% so im wondering if its around $266 which is big drop from last week

 
[quote name="Hoos First" post="11673580" timestamp="1396896194"]Mine was showing the same. Go to rewards and sort by most recent and it shows up.

ETA: oops, thought you were looking for the B2G1 coupon[/quote]

I am actually, I was just wondering why the old one was still showing up. Thanks for the sorting tip!
 
[quote name="Tmega" post="11673584" timestamp="1396896253"]Even though you can still see it I don't think you can purchase it. I haven't put that to test but with it you could get $412.50 for a PS4[/quote]

Still learning the system here, but in order to trigger that, you'd have to purchase a wiiu (the cheapest console listed). To get the credit back, you'd just return the wiiu and get the credit put back on your PUR card?
 
Are you talking about the SOTW coupon? That is actually good for 50%. By the way, I love your avatar. Wiener dogs are the ultimate dogs.

Something I just noticed for all cags that have the 50% SOTW coupon - The fine print lists the expiration date as 4/13 even though the expiration date is advertised as 4/20.
But thats a beagle...

 
Is the promotion for +50% on console trade-ins towards a PS4/Xbone/WiiU dead now? I thought I heard that it was extended until 4/20 but maybe that was for a different promotion.

 
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