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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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Game2

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PS3

Game1

Game2

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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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Wait, so in mathematics, 

10% + 10% + 50% === 70%? 

im selling off bravely defart and pokeman y. im keeping the cases tho LOL f them #beingsly #thrifty

 
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Wait, so in mathematics,

10% + 10% + 50% === 70%?

im selling off bravely defart and pokeman y. im keeping the cases tho LOL f them #beingsly #thrifty
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Not sure if you're confused on that? It's 70%. Seriously. And be careful about keeping the cases. I've had it where they take some money off the trade in value for not having the case.
 
Does anyone have the latest GI issue, the one with 15% off new item? Was curious if the coupon code was unique or not...really want to use it for MLB The Show 14 PS4 tomorrow...but I went digital :(

 
5/5/2014

:3ds:  Bravely Default - $17.00
:vita:  LittleBigPlanet (Vita) - $6.00
:ps3:  Enslaved - $0.75

It was a pleasant surprise seeing these values, since I called a different GS about BD and LBP before going in, and I guess the person on the line quoted me the cash values instead of the credit values.

 
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iBoba Fett said:
Not sure if you're confused on that? It's 70%. Seriously. And be careful about keeping the cases. I've had it where they take some money off the trade in value for not having the case.
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i called them and she said its ok so if they say no in store there will be trouble especially since i was planning on selling pokemon y on ebay (it was sealed) and i opened it so i can dump it off to gamestop.

 
from today:

Dark Souls 2 PS3 $25

Donkey Kong Country Returns Wii $12

New Super Mario Bros U Wii U $18

Zelda Lin Between Worlds 3DS $17

Black Eyed Peas Exp Wii $1

Probably should have kept BEP but oh well, got tied up chatting it up with the manager to notice.

 
Flash15 said:
Can you buy a physical copy of the magazine in the store? lol wouldn't mind those coupons
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Yeah I'm pretty positive you can. If you're a Powerup Member already, just ask to have a magazine, say you never got the issue in the mail. The coupon is generic too, so if anything they probably won't mind scanning it and then putting the magazine back on their shelf.
 
iBoba Fett said:
Yeah I'm pretty positive you can. If you're a Powerup Member already, just ask to have a magazine, say you never got the issue in the mail. The coupon is generic too, so if anything they probably won't mind scanning it and then putting the magazine back on their shelf.
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oh really? sweet. do you know how much an individual magazine is?

15% off new item would save $9 off a $60 game.

10% bonus on trades would net about $10 or something for a big trade in.

 
(Didn't see in OP lol.)

Got an email yesterday.


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Get 50% Extra Credit when you trade any games!

50% Extra In-Store Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade subject to manager approval. 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. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra in-store credit applies only when trading games and accessories. Valid 5/5/14 - 5/11/14.


So, in short, 60% extra trade in credit until 5/11. :)
 
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strait edge follower said:
wait the game informer that we will get in the mail this month comes with a 15% off new item coupon ? i could use that on :ps4: mlb the show
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No. GI comes with a 10% bonus to TIV coupon that excludes consumer electronics (has anyone tried it with a console yet?). The 15% coupons being discussed are sent out sporadically to folks who've done business with stores that are closing / recently closed.

 
sasuke543 said:
Does anyone have the latest GI issue, the one with 15% off new item? Was curious if the coupon code was unique or not...really want to use it for MLB The Show 14 PS4 tomorrow...but I went digital :(
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strait edge follower said:
wait the game informer that we will get in the mail this month comes with a 15% off new item coupon ? i could use that on :ps4: mlb the show
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There is no 15% off coupon in the GI magazine. That 15% off coupon shows up in your PUR account if a GS in your area is going out of business. Let's stop spreading mis-information around!

 
Has GameStop ever offered a really good, high point reward item? I'm approaching 200k and have nothing to spend them on. I was hoping for another 100k for a Vita-style Steal of the Week, but that hasn't come to pass :whistle2:(

 
Has anyone tried the GI coupon on systems yet? The "consumer electronic" exclusion sounds like Ipads/phones rather than systems but I don't really want to make a trip tomorrow for nothing.

 
I should chill by the Gamestop counter sometime just to offer real money to people instead of trade in credit .....I would buy Zelda Link Between Worlds for 17 easily

 
I'll probably go try it in the morning and let y'all know if it stacks. I kinda regret trading my PS4 for the XB1 and would like switch back essentially straight up before the inevitable E3 price drop kills the XB1 value.

 
Does anyone know if I can trade in 2 of the same systems in the same transaction? My brother wants me to trade his in when I go.

 
ray2dee said:
I should chill by the Gamestop counter sometime just to offer real money to people instead of trade in credit .....I would buy Zelda Link Between Worlds for 17 easily
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you just know those nerds would be loyal to gamestop if u did that. what a bunch of nerds. i hate gamestop.. full of nerds

 
Traded in today:

MGS V: Ground Zeroes - $19.20 ($6 Promo + $1.20 Power up)

Killzone 4 - $25.60 ($8 Promo + $1.60 Power up) 

 
JohnnyCage said:
Does anyone know if I can trade in 2 of the same systems in the same transaction? My brother wants me to trade his in when I go.
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No. Policy for a long time has been that you can trade a handheld and a console from the same manufacturer, but not two device on the same day. They may have updated the policy to allow one of each console (e.g., a PS3 and PS4 in the same transaction), but that wouldn't help you. You're probably going to have to hit two stores or go two days in a row.

 
JohnnyCage said:
Does anyone know if I can trade in 2 of the same systems in the same transaction? My brother wants me to trade his in when I go.
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Yes you can

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No. Policy for a long time has been that you can trade a handheld and a console from the same manufacturer, but not two device on the same day. They may have updated the policy to allow one of each console (e.g., a PS3 and PS4 in the same transaction), but that wouldn't help you. You're probably going to have to hit two stores or go two days in a row.
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Not correct I've traded in 2 PS4's in one transaction a couple months ago I think that one rule only applies to games
 
TIV 5/5

PS3
Atelier Meruru $7

Diablo 3 $15
Lego Batman 2 $7
Ni No Kuni $8

3DS

Etrian Odyssey 4 $8

Fire Emblem: Awakening $17
Bravely Default $17

Vita

Final Fantasy X HD $15

 
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