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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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Just to be sure, the coupon combo is still working as of today/yesterday? I plan to go in either tomorrow morning or Friday, got a ton more games I'm gonna trade in while this is going on. :p I never trade my games, but this 70% extra deal is too good to pass for games I never touch anymore.

I know it worked Monday when I traded a few PS4 games in, but just want to double check that GameStop didn't fix the GI 10% coupon so it doesn't stack with the 60% extra trade credit. I looked back a page or two, but if anyone mentioned using the combo, I must've missed it.

 
Can someone tell me what time my local Gamestop is open until?

 
Deader2818 said:
Mario Kart dropped 4 bucks? I dont think that seems right. It was 12 for almost the whole day.
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Ya I know when I got quoted yesterday it was $12. But when I took it in this evening it was $8. Its a pretty bad drop. Though I don't know what the "BST" at the end of the game title is.

Heres my receipt.

 
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person123 said:
Ya I know when I got quoted yesterday it was $12. But when I took it in this evening it was $8. Its a pretty bad drop. Though I don't know what the "BST" at the end of the game title is.

Heres my receipt.
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buy, sell, trade?

not sure if i havent seen that before or just never noticed

 
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BrownThunder said:
These are base value, correct? So with the 50% bonus + 10% for PUR, It should be about 42 and change for TItanfall/Infamous, right?
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$43.20, to be exact (and note that that's the 360 version of Titanfall, not the XB1 version which has a $26 base now), and you can get another $2.70 for each if you use the 10% bonus from the GameInformer coupon.

Was no one able to find details on the "Get $40 towards a new copy of CoD: Ghosts with select trades" promo?

 
I'm heading to gamestop in a few. I was wondering if anyone could post a good pic of the game informer coupon.

also I have it digitally is there anyway to get the coupon.
 
GenTrapstar said:
I'm heading to gamestop in a few. I was wondering if anyone could post a good pic of the game informer coupon.

also I have it digitally is there anyway to get the coupon.
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Here's DealSeeker2U's post wherein he posted a pic of the coupon.

BrownThunder said:
Do they still freak out if you trade 2 copies of the same game in?
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They're not supposed to accept two copies of the same game on the same system--though I've been able to do so once or twice, but only with really cool employees who know me quite well and did so as a "one-time" exception--but if you have it on different systems, you should be fine.

 
Vigilante said:
Here's DealSeeker2U's post wherein he posted a pic of the coupon.


They're not supposed to accept two copies of the same game on the same system--though I've been able to do so once or twice, but only with really cool employees who know me quite well and did so as a "one-time" exception--but if you have it on different systems, you should be fine.
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I got it thanks.
 
Vigilante said:
Here's DealSeeker2U's post wherein he posted a pic of the coupon.

They're not supposed to accept two copies of the same game on the same system--though I've been able to do so once or twice, but only with really cool employees who know me quite well and did so as a "one-time" exception--but if you have it on different systems, you should be fine.
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Ahhh shit. Well I have 2 Titanfalls for 360 so that won't really help me out. Guess I'll take one in and Infamous. Thanks for all the help.

 
BrownThunder said:
Ahhh shit. Well I have 2 Titanfalls for 360 so that won't really help me out. Guess I'll take one in and Infamous. Thanks for all the help.
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Unless your store is a long drive away, you could bring both copies with you and trade one in at a time with different employees at different times of the day.

 
Vigilante said:
Unless your store is a long drive away, you could bring both copies with you and trade one in at a time with different employees at different times of the day.
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It's better to do two stores or two different days. Same day at the same store is more likely to get noticed by loss prevention -- and it could get the employees into trouble for violating policies.
 
Some are ok with trading multiple copied and especially if its a multiplayer game. I think you having another Titanfall wont be too big of a deal

My store let me trade multiples during the blockbuster sales if i should them a receipt
 
All employees recently had to sign a code of conduct that includes a restriction on trading multiples of a game. I have had to stop doing this at stores where my friends work as it's taken so seriously.

 
SadPanda99 said:
All employees recently had to sign a code of conduct that includes a restriction on trading multiples of a game. I have had to stop doing this at stores where my friends work as it's taken so seriously.
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really? i thought it was bs, although one employee said they signed a contract and will get terminated if they accept two identical items, systems, games, exception might only be controllers

 
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SadPanda99 said:
All employees recently had to sign a code of conduct that includes a restriction on trading multiples of a game. I have had to stop doing this at stores where my friends work as it's taken so seriously.
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I've heard this too, and the manager at my local store was hammering employees for a couple policy slip ups last time I was in. Apparently there's a big compliance/LP sweep and associates are getting fired for policy violations that previously generated warnings. Or maybe that was just a scare tactic.

Whatever's actually going on, it seems like a good time to be kind to your local employees and make sure you're not getting too close to the line so they don't get dinged for failing to notice/stop a double trade.
 
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Owlmanus said:
Can anyone help with the Trade-In Value estimates of the following please?

The Saboteur
Resident Evil 6
MLB 13 The Show
Crysis 2
Dante's Inferno

(all are ps3)

Professor Layton and The Miracle Mask
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When I went to trade The Saboteur on 360, they wouldn't even take it.

 
Traded some games last night... Prices are with PUR and 50% Trade In

Pokemon Pearl - $22.40

Mario Kart - $12.80

Mario Kart 7 - $22.40

New Super Mario Bros - $24.00

Bleach: The Blade Of Fate - $1.60

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Full Burst XBOX360 - $17.60

Steel Diver - $0.80

Need for Speed Most Wanted VITA - $11.20

Batman: Arkham City - $4.00

Total: $116.80

 
Would this work if I stack a birthday coupon + a $20 off + $10 off + $5 off to get a used game?

Just want to make sure before I redeem any points.

 
Iceylicious said:
Traded some games last night... Prices are with PUR and 50% Trade In
Pokemon Pearl - $22.40
Mario Kart - $12.80
Mario Kart 7 - $22.40
New Super Mario Bros - $24.00
Bleach: The Blade Of Fate - $1.60
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Full Burst XBOX360 - $17.60
Steel Diver - $0.80
Need for Speed Most Wanted VITA - $11.20
Batman: Arkham City - $4.00
Total: $116.80
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Base values dawg
 
Awesome trades: (50 + 10 + 10%) pro member + coupon

Last of Us $23.80
Ac4 ps4 $39.10
Infamous SS $45.90
MgsVGS ps4 $20.40
Fifa14 ps4 $42.50
Dkc Tropical Freeze $37.40

Total $209.10

Bought the Borderlands vita bundle for less than ten bucks after trades. Word.
 
TheSecretBaldwin said:
Awesome trades: (50 + 10 + 10%) pro member + coupon

Last of Us $23.80
Ac4 ps4 $39.10
Infamous SS $45.90
MgsVGS ps4 $20.40
Fifa14 ps4 $42.50
Dkc Tropical Freeze $37.40

Total $209.10

Bought the Borderlands vita bundle for less than ten bucks after trades. Word.
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I thought the BL2 Vita Bundle was 199? Did they charge tax on it?

 
Hey guys just curious if this makes sense... Can you trade in Titanfall xb1 get 70% bonus and repurchase pre-owned using the birthday coupon for a profit?
 
Jourdanaire said:
Hey guys just curious if this makes sense... Can you trade in Titanfall xb1 get 70% bonus and repurchase pre-owned using the birthday coupon for a profit?
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Should work. Please don't do it at the same time, in the same transactions. Preferably, take a walk around the mall first so it's not so obvious. Ideally, at a different GS if convenient. We don't need some jr detective calling attention to this and nuking/capping the TIVs the next time they have a similar deal...

 
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Pokemon Pearl - $14

Mario Kart - $8

Mario Kart 7 - $14

New Super Mario Bros - $15

Bleach: The Blade Of Fate - $1

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Full Burst XBOX360 - $11

Steel Diver - $0.50

Need for Speed Most Wanted VITA - $7

Batman: Arkham City - $2.50

Sorry here is the base for them.

 
CaseX said:
Should work. Please don't do it at the same time, in the same transactions. Preferably, take a walk around the mall first so it's not so obvious. Ideally, at a different GS if convenient. We don't need some jr detective calling attention to this and nuking/capping the TIVs the next time they have a similar deal...
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yeah I would go to a different store. Can you get your account banned? Or will they even notice if you space it out?
 
Jourdanaire said:
yeah I would go to a different store. Can you get your account banned? Or will they even notice if you space it out?
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If you do that once or twice (and not twice in the same day), you should be fine. Just make sure you buy/trade other things to avoid arousing suspicion.

 
^^^^ Not sure if serious....or forgot to use sarcasm font...  :shock:

 
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