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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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)

None Currently.

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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xFatalFlaw said:
Tales of Vesperia, Lost Odyssey, Eternal Sonata are certainly 3 you should try. FFXIII isn't terrible but it starts off really slow and linear (apparently it gets better but I stopped playing it around chapter 9/10 so I can't comment). I heard XIII-2 was much better and Lightning Returns was alright but I would start with those 3 I listed above.
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That first sentence x100. Add Blue Dragon to the list before you go down the FF 13 pitfall.

Vesperia is one of the best JRPG's EVER, and Lost Odyssey is pretty damn good as well. ES is a good romp with a weird premise and a decent battle system. Blue Dragon is OK if you like the Dragonball Z dude's art, but still better than FF 13.

 
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That first sentence x100. Add Blue Dragon to the list before you go down the FF 13 pitfall.

Vesperia is one of the best JRPG's EVER, and Lost Odyssey is pretty damn good as well. ES is a good romp with a weird premise and a decent battle system. Blue Dragon is OK if you like the Dragonball Z dude's art, but still better than FF 13.
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Yeah I can't believe I forgot about Blue Dragon. Another good choice. Also, Dragonball Z dude = Akira Toriyama. But yes Vesperia was amazing and I spent the whole summer of 09 (i think) playing it.

 
Should I buy an Xbox One or a PS4? I figured this was the right thread to ask this.

 
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I suppose I have terrible friends since they are the ones who started me on FF 13, and I also ended up making some of my other friends play it too.  Dx

I understand the criticism on how the game was really linear, but I didn't think it was that bad.  I have a friend who platinumed the game and didn't seem like he was going to destroy his tv over it.  (But we're weird I guess)

Anyways, the main issue I had with the game was the Eidolon fights, especially Hope's, since they were almost impossible for me.  I rage quit many times because of them. (Damn Eidolon casting death on my party....)

 
NeedleInTheHay said:
Has anyone traded in an ipod with a dead battery? If so, what was the refurb fee? Thanks in advance.
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It would trade in as "Broken" which pretty much kills the value. Plus they are supposed to check out dead battery in the boxes which will nuke it further.

Likely not worth trading in to GS with a dead battery.
 
Just thought I'd give you all a heads up.

Starting 7/14, GS will be having a Summer Event every week until the end of August. It'll be similar to last year's Playcation Summer Sale that happened around the same time. Remember those Playcation trade coupons employees handed out in store? They will return as well, but will only be valid the last week of August. There should be a trade coupon and a preowned game coupon.

I'll find out more details next week. This sale will coincide with the next marketing period, which begins 7/14.
 
Think I finally convinced my kid brother to get a PS4. Hoping I can get him to go to a GS over the weekend to take advantage of the trade-in bonus.

Guy has been all about the Xbox since the first one was released. But I think he's coming around...

 
[quote name="invizibleskratchpikl" post="11897150" timestamp="1404594756"]Just thought I'd give you all a heads up.

Starting 7/14, GS will be having a Summer Event every week until the end of August. It'll be similar to last year's Playcation Summer Sale that happened around the same time. Remember those Playcation trade coupons employees handed out in store? They will return as well, but will only be valid the last week of August. There should be a trade coupon and a preowned game coupon.

I'll find out more details next week. This sale will coincide with the next marketing period, which begins 7/14.[/quote]And this is why this thread can't and won't die. Thanks for the info.
 
CzakJ said:
Think I finally convinced my kid brother to get a PS4. Hoping I can get him to go to a GS over the weekend to take advantage of the trade-in bonus.

Guy has been all about the Xbox since the first one was released. But I think he's coming around...
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I'm the opposite. Been all about Nintendo and Sony, then finally became a XBox fan.
 
If I have one of the cowboom PS4s to trade in and a iPod touch 32GB (got it for $50 hehe), should I take advantage of the deal going on right now for an XBone, or should I wait for the Playcation stuff? Will the Playcation stuff be announced before the 50% TIV promo ends?

Thanks guys.

 
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[quote name="ajpearman" post="11897226" timestamp="1404598074"]If I have one of the cowboom PS4s to trade in and a iPod touch 32GB (got it for $50 hehe), should I take advantage of the deal going on right now for an XBone, or should I wait for the Playcation stuff? Will the Playcation stuff be announced before the 50% TIV promo ends?

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TIV will drop. If it was me I'd do it now.
 
Alright thanks. Going to go in tomorrow and get the $385 for my PS4, $110 for the ipod, and I might trade in my YLOD PS3 if i can fix the YLOD temporarily.
 
nextisland said:
Excluded? it was included bro
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maybe the values werent great then? I just dont remember systems being talked about much last year.

Anyway, just need to double check-you can still by Kindle cards with GS credit right? I know the PUR coupons wont work on them but regular credit is good?

 
im seeing kinect going for 125 bucks in my area on cl was told by seller he sold one for 125 today. which is odd seeing person could pay 100 dollers more and save 25 bucks. 

 
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TimboSliceGB said:
im seeing kinect going for 125 bucks in my area on cl was told by seller he sold one for 125 today. which is odd seeing person could pay 100 dollers more and save 25 bucks.
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Not to mention, the $100 extra model tends to include an extra game (YMMV though). It's why I bought the Kinect version.
 
cg8889 said:
I wasn't around for Playcation last year. What type of deals were available?
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They had a bunch of game deals. 3 for $10 on select older games, there was a buy 2 save 50% deal or something like that. They also had an extra 50% trade in that went for what seemed like forever. Then they gave coupons that extended that out a little while.

I still haven't finished all the shit I bought in that sale.

 
hobomatt said:
take a look at the preowned version of AC:IV for XB1 on best buy right now, it's listed as $10
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Thanks for the heads up. It was in store at two stores nearby so I grabbed a copy for myself and alerted my brother (would have bought him one, but I'm out of BBY credit).

 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
Just thought I'd give you all a heads up.

Starting 7/14, GS will be having a Summer Event every week until the end of August. It'll be similar to last year's Playcation Summer Sale that happened around the same time. Remember those Playcation trade coupons employees handed out in store? They will return as well, but will only be valid the last week of August. There should be a trade coupon and a preowned game coupon.

I'll find out more details next week. This sale will coincide with the next marketing period, which begins 7/14.
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Thank you!

 
hobomatt said:
take a look at the preowned version of AC:IV for XB1 on best buy right now, it's listed as $10
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Thanks for the heads up. I have this on PS3 but I swooped on it anyway because the only game I got for my new XBONE is dead rising 3 so i'll just flip the PS3 copy in.
 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
Just thought I'd give you all a heads up.

Starting 7/14, GS will be having a Summer Event every week until the end of August. It'll be similar to last year's Playcation Summer Sale that happened around the same time. Remember those Playcation trade coupons employees handed out in store? They will return as well, but will only be valid the last week of August. There should be a trade coupon and a preowned game coupon.

I'll find out more details next week. This sale will coincide with the next marketing period, which begins 7/14.
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Will this be better than the 40% extra credit for games/accessories that is going on now until 7/13?

 
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