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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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Game1

Game2

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Game1

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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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So has anyone found out if the 50% bonus towards select XB1 stuff is nationwide? I have a few more games that I was planning to trade in with my last Make-A-Wish 40% coupon, but I'm unsure if I should wait for a potential 10% extra, though base TIVs could drop before Sunday... :whistle2:k

 
I think I might just go ahead and buy MGSF 5 GZ for $10 new and trade in after a day or two at gamestop to participate in the Microsoft promotion. 

 
Just called

jfh2c said:
If I were you, I would try to get a hold of a 40‰ trade bonus donation coupon from someone here and go trade your stuff tomorrow. I wouldn't hold an XBox One for another day, because every day is one day closer to the new sku launching and an almost certain drop in TIV for the model you're holding.

You'd lose out on 10% on your games (assuming your store is even participating in this 50% promo that was mentioned above), but it'd be worth that to me to know I got the most possible on the console which is the most expensive item. I think a couple of CAGs mentioned selling their 40% bump coupons for $2 or so.

With all that (assuming your state doesn't charge taxes on purchases made with credit) you should be able to do a pretty close to even swap.
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So, I called gamestop asking questions about the sunday promo and she told me more than likely the 10% pur would stack on the 50% and maybe I should wait to trade in the xbox one. I DID ask if she thought the trade in value would go down and she told me no, for the reason being that it is still a NEW console and they're not going to lower the value just because another xbox one is being released. If they did it wouldn't be drastic. I'm really just wanting to convert the xbox one to amazon credit so the more the better. What do you think?

 
Vigilante said:
I see what you did there...

The 25% off coupon might be pretty good if you're interested in multiple games, as you get a better-than-b-day discount applied to every game in a single transaction.
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You forget adding the birthday coupon to one of those games for even more savings. I remember doing such last time this occurred.

 
Forgot to post these the other day. It might help someone in case they look for a more recent number:

6/3

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag $23

FIFA 14 $25

Dead Rising 3 $20

Titanfall $27

:ps4:

MLB 14: The Show $27

Infamous: Second Son $27

Need for Speed: Rivals $23

:wiiu:

Call of Duty: Black Ops II $6

NIntendoland $7

:ps3:

The Last of Us $10

:360:

Diablo III $17

 
mcginnis said:
Just called

So, I called gamestop asking questions about the sunday promo and she told me more than likely the 10% pur would stack on the 50% and maybe I should wait to trade in the xbox one. I DID ask if she thought the trade in value would go down and she told me no, for the reason being that it is still a NEW console and they're not going to lower the value just because another xbox one is being released. If they did it wouldn't be drastic. I'm really just wanting to convert the xbox one to amazon credit so the more the better. What do you think?
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The GS Employee told me the same thing concerning trading a PS4/X1 in for a Kinectless X1. She told me since the system refused to apply the 50% extra bonus toward a Kinectless X1 preorder (small town so limited quantities) hold on to the PS4 and come in ON MONDAY when it launches and the system will take the trade and apply the bonus and I will basically walk out of the store that day with the new Xbox One for free (tax included)

They wouldn't knock the TIV down cause of the trade event on Sunday and it should still be the same on Monday cause of E3 conferences and high demand after the conferences

She said to come in that same day Monday due to E3 cause they have no idea how fast they will sell after the MS conference but if I come in Monday I should be able to get one fairly easily

Edit: heads up for anyone trading a PS4 and has a DualShock 4 with the faulty L3/R3 rubber on the sticks: if your DS4 has torn rubber on it, you can buy the gel grips they sell for the DualShock 3/4 and they will still take it. Otherwise they will dock $30 off the TIV for a "defective" controller. YMMV on whether the employee tells you about that or not
 
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Sounds like a plan :). What about the extra 10%? I told her that power up rewards doesn't work on consoles and she said its a different promo, so I don't know.
 
Surprisingly don't think it's been confirmed but the bday coupon DOES stack with the make a wish coupon ! Ofcourse ymmv on having them input both .
 
mcginnis said:
Sounds like a plan :). What about the extra 10%? I told her that power up rewards doesn't work on consoles and she said its a different promo, so I don't know.
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It's true. 10% PUR bonus only applies to games and accessories. No on consoles. So the console values on the trade offers page only take into account a 30% TIV bonus.

 
I haven't been paying close attention to this thread lately. Have there been any recent trade - in promos for the Wii-U beyond the 40% (after PUR) on games traded in? I swore I wouldn't fall victim to MK8 but damn if I'm not dying to get my hands on one now.
 
chriscolbert said:
I haven't been paying close attention to this thread lately. Have there been any recent trade - in promos for the Wii-U beyond the 40% (after PUR) on games traded in? I swore I wouldn't fall victim to MK8 but damn if I'm not dying to get my hands on one now.
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If you trade a Wii towards a Wii U you get a $50 bump in addition to the Wii's TIV.
 
So I'm assuming you can get the 50% extra from buying a 3 month gold membership? I'm so in if that's the case!
 
The current 50% console trade will work for more than one console at a time correct?   For example, if I traded in a ps3 and an 360 towards and XB1 the TIV's of both consoles will get the 50% bump right?   I recall it was that way last time but I was curious if it is still that way this time.

 
asgaga said:
was at gamestop today and was told there doing another Walmart 50% trade in bonus this weekend.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier3/default.aspx?cid=eml_10001412&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-92iC_SIx9_bWKGSE3e9gQQ
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Aaaaaand it's another one that none of my stores are doing, fantastic. :wall:

I'll have to make do with the Sunday-only 50% bonus.

 
asgaga said:
was at gamestop today and was told there doing another Walmart 50% trade in bonus this weekend.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier3/default.aspx?cid=eml_10001412&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-92iC_SIx9_bWKGSE3e9gQQ
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There are 3 different links that stay active regardless of whether or not certain stores/regions are participating. The difference is the "tier" number (1-3) in the URL. Are you certain tier 3 stores are participating this week?

 
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Traded in my AWD PS4 today and got $397.50 from it to purchase a new PS4! Though I did run into a slight problem x.x I mentioned that the wired headset should be separate from the console trade-in and that I should receive $2.50 for it and the employee completely flips out. After hearing him lecture me on how they're never going to sell the item and that it originally did come with the PS4 so I shouldn't receive the extra $2.50, he let's me have the $2.50 and begs me to write him a good survey. Talk about drama o.o
 
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fuck!! That sucks about the diablo drop. I'm groping this is because of the bb sale and not because of the extra 50%
 
How much is the base value of the PS4, trade in going on for? So everything is needed to trade it in, except the bluetooth headset?

 
MSUHitman said:
If you trade a Wii towards a Wii U you get a $50 bump in addition to the Wii's TIV.
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So the $50 is extra on top of the original trade in value? The wording just makes it sound like you only get $50 total... I tried looking a little through the thread but didn't see anything else.

 
Vap said:
fuck!! That sucks about the diablo drop. I'm groping this is because of the bb sale and not because of the extra 50%
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Uh...what? :shock:

Darby27 said:
Nice! Which birthday coupon did you use? (what's the last 4 digits?)

And what did you pick up with it if you don't mind me asking?

Also, here's the link to the Walmart trade stores:

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier1/
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Like klimb22 said, are we sure that's the one for this weekend, since that link is for Tier 1 (and therefore the stores in my area)?

 
Darby27 said:
Nice! Which birthday coupon did you use? (what's the last 4 digits?)

And what did you pick up with it if you don't mind me asking?

Also, here's the link to the Walmart trade stores:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/trade-weekend-tier1/
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I used the EBC3045201 expires July 31st . I used it on a measly copy of phineas and ferb for 3ds . I didn't expect the bday coupon to stack since nobody mentioned it would but tried it anyway . I got more make a wish coupons so it's all good .
 
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