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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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aircobra said:
Have you been living under a rock? Plenty of people have posted that they did so with no problem. When I did it, all I said was I wanted a valid warranty because I bought it used.
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i just traded mine in towards an xbox one during the 50% promo and exchanged it for a new ps4 a day or two later, easy !. i traded in the head set and the hdmi cable to make 1.50$ profit and it came with a 10$ psn voucher. awsomeness lol
 
Is the PS4 still getting $397.50 if traded for another PS4? Finally have a fee minutes to stop by GameStop today if it is!

And what do you need to includebwhen trading in a console to get full credit?
 
akalboy said:
Is the PS4 still getting $397.50 if traded for another PS4? Finally have a fee minutes to stop by GameStop today if it is!
And what do you need to includebwhen trading in a console to get full credit?
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Yes, and you need to include the cords, controller, and the ps4 itself to get full credit. The earpiece isn't required.
 
Had one of those experiences at GS that reminded me why it gets such a bad wrap.

Had a few minutes between errands today. Decided to stop by a GS in my area (not my normal one) and exchange an unopened X1 for a PS4. Had my receipt; assumed I would be in and out.

Wrong. Wrong wrong wrong.

The employee had no idea what she was doing. I figured it would have been a fairly simple process, but 7-8 minutes of standing and waiting and watching her at the computer, I told her she could take care of the half-dozen customers that had lined up behind me.

I cruise around the store for a good 25 minutes and wait for her to pare the line down. It's not happening. She's lost and overwhelmed and looking like she's ready to cry.

Finally, the manager returns from lunch. And while ringing someone else up, she starts telling him about my attempted transaction. But she's got major attitude about it all, making it sound like I'm trying to pull some scam.

Takes the manager all of 3 minutes to handle my transaction.

Yup. Never going back to that one.
 
CzakJ said:
Had one of those experiences at GS that reminded me why it gets such a bad wrap.

Had a few minutes between errands today. Decided to stop by a GS in my area (not my normal one) and exchange an unopened X1 for a PS4. Had my receipt; assumed I would be in and out.

Wrong. Wrong wrong wrong.

The employee had no idea what she was doing. I figured it would have been a fairly simple process, but 7-8 minutes of standing and waiting and watching her at the computer, I told her she could take care of the half-dozen customers that had lined up behind me.

I cruise around the store for a good 25 minutes and wait for her to pare the line down. It's not happening. She's lost and overwhelmed and looking like she's ready to cry.

Finally, the manager returns from lunch. And while ringing someone else up, she starts telling him about my attempted transaction. But she's got major attitude about it all, making it sound like I'm trying to pull some scam.

Takes the manager all of 3 minutes to handle my transaction.

Yup. Never going back to that one.
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First World problem. The girl was obviously new. Probably overwhelmed like 99% of all new employees. Can't wait to hear about your next experience where you get mad because the girl doesn't smile the entire time you do your transaction. Your experience is not 'one of those' experiences.
 
Fatpeoplestink said:
First World problem. The girl was obviously new. Probably overwhelmed like 99% of all new employees. Can't wait to hear about your next experience where you get mad because the girl doesn't smile the entire time you do your transaction. Your experience is not 'one of those' experiences.
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The attitude part, kind of makes it 'one of those' experiences, don't cha think?

 
Jaashuaa said:
The attitude part, kind of makes it 'one of those' experiences, don't cha think?
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How sensitive are you? Lol. Not only did it take 3 minutes for someone to take care of him. He states he noticed the girl was overwelmed. Typical sensitive manchild. Yeah she was mad because it was a scam. She was on to you. Better watchout someone might call you a bad name. Can't really complain about that though. Guess you try the oversensitive.com.
 
Fatpeoplestink said:
First World problem. The girl was obviously new. Probably overwhelmed like 99% of all new employees. Can't wait to hear about your next experience where you get mad because the girl doesn't smile the entire time you do your transaction. Your experience is not 'one of those' experiences.
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The troll is strong here .
 
Ok since we are kind of on topic talking about everything required to trade in a system.

I am getting ready to go pick up my kinectless XBONE (thanks micrsoft preorder deal) to flip in for a ps4 and im pretty sure i know what all is required to trade in with the system in order to get the $375 after 50% bonus but my question, is there anything else that comes with it that I can flip in for a few extra bucks (headset, cords, etc)? Just trying to lower the costs as much as possible.
 
Fatpeoplestink said:
How sensitive are you? Lol. Not only did it take 3 minutes for someone to take care of him. He states he noticed the girl was overwelmed. Typical sensitive manchild. Yeah she was mad because it was a scam. She was on to you. Better watchout someone might call you a bad name. Can't really complain about that though. Guess you try the oversensitive.com.
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Lol I fail to see how it's a scam. Seems like this dude wants to play the "nice guy". Standing up for a girl at gamestop. Did you even read his post. In the store close to 30 mins for a return/rebuy? Can't fix stupid even if she was new
 
I'm sure that's not the first time a girl has rejected him. The disappointment is strong with this one. Don't worry I'm sure you thought she was pretty until she couldn't help you than you thought she was ugly.
 
GLOCKGLOCK said:
I went in after work and bought a random game for $3 to keep my points, so I checked this morning and while my account was credited 60 for the purchase it still took all my accumulated points away. Am I screwed here? The email said must make a purchase by 6/16 and I checked before I went to the store and the points were still there. I emailed them via the contact me link on their website but haven't dealt with them in a while. Anyone get helped out this way or are they just going to give me the run around?
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Like another poster said, just call the PUR number and if you know the points that were there before they got wiped to have them put back since you have a transaction proving that you kept your end of bargain. Next time do those Xtra points surveys (even if one of them) from PUR site to keep your points from expiring since you get credited for them instantly. You don't even have to buy anything and you get to bank your points. You can also do "check in store" from their mobile app that gives you 5 points each day if need it be and keeps your points going if you prefer not to do a survey.

Jaashuaa said:
Anyone who wants to sell a kinect 2.0 cheap, let me know. My dog ate the cord that connects it and I actually liked it.
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I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems and a ... no, no, no, I do feel bad for you though. That is the 2nd time I have read your dog chewed something. Poor dog, poor Jaashuaa!

Jaashuaa said:
I should trade in the gazillion hdmi cables i have.
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IATCG?!

 
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CzakJ said:
I cruise around the store for a good 25 minutes and wait for her to pare the line down. It's not happening. She's lost and overwhelmed and looking like she's ready to cry.

Takes the manager all of 3 minutes to handle my transaction.

Yup. Never going back to that one.
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Fatpeoplestink said:
How sensitive are you? Lol. Not only did it take 3 minutes for someone to take care of him. He states he noticed the girl was overwelmed. Typical sensitive manchild. Yeah she was mad because it was a scam. She was on to you. Better watchout someone might call you a bad name. Can't really complain about that though. Guess you try the oversensitive.com.
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Looks like our homie was in there for longer than 3 minutes.

Fatpeoplestink said:
I'm sure that's not the first time a girl has rejected him. The disappointment is strong with this one. Don't worry I'm sure you thought she was pretty until she couldn't help you than you thought she was ugly.
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http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/than_then.htm

 
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shocked people would even keep the ps4 head set to ask if it's needed to be traded in with system it's complete garbage mine is already in the garbage tossed it out when i open my system.

 
TimboSliceGB said:
shocked people would even keep the ps4 head set to ask if it's needed to be traded in with system it's complete garbage mine is already in the garbage tossed it out when i open my system.
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You can trade those separately since they are not required for console trade ins.

Today 6/17/14.

:ps4: PS4 Wired Headset - $2.5

 
I might trade my extra ps4 controller towards a camo OK need when those comes out. Hopefully I get about what I get now for it.
 
TimboSliceGB said:
i was waiting for your response. it's legit now you are my stalker on this website you went back couple pages to find that post
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Lol no. I was catching up on the thread and saw that. It seriously doesn't make a difference. You can't trade in "new" anyways. Also its not like in stalking you. I'm a regular in this thread. I'm sure many others here will back that up.
 
So what's generally the limit for promotions when "trading toward" something? I assume I can't just trade in $100 worth of stuff toward a $40 game, for example. Would I want to just do something like preordering a PS4 bundle and cancelling the preorder, like some people have mentioned in this thread?

 
calc84maniac said:
So what's generally the limit for promotions when "trading toward" something? I assume I can't just trade in $100 worth of stuff toward a $40 game, for example. Would I want to just do something like preordering a PS4 bundle and cancelling the preorder, like some people have mentioned in this thread?
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You could definitely trade in $100 worth of stuff towards a $40 game; you would get the ~$60 difference on a gift card.

 
So, my brother wants to trade his PS4 for an X1. I did the same thing about a week ago. He's offered to let me do it since I'm a PUR member.

How long should I wait before attempting to trade for him? Don't want to get flagged.
 
CzakJ said:
So, my brother wants to trade his PS4 for an X1. I did the same thing about a week ago. He's offered to let me do it since I'm a PUR member.

How long should I wait before attempting to trade for him? Don't want to get flagged.
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Just go to a different store. You won't get flagged for 2 in a week.
 
Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before?  I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account.  If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.
 
Donut2922 said:
Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before? I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account. If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.
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interesting theory. I thought people had said that they could use the coupons that remained (implying the same account) so that might indicate you could do it again on another account. Of course, that presumes the coupons are necessarily tied to the account that you claimed the coupons from.

 
Donut2922 said:
Has anybody tried using the triple/quadruple coupon glitch between more than 1 PUR account before? I redeemed 4 coupons recently (from the same PUR account) so I have 3 left but I was thinking about redeeming my points for another $50 coupon from another PUR account. If the glitch only considers the highest coupon value (and not the same PUR account), then theoretically I'll still have the same 3 that I started the day with left.
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Using coupons between accounts doesn't matter. You'll be able to use them with your other account. I've done it with my account and my brother's.
 
I just wanted to thank the normal contribution to this thread and site for helping a father still afford gaming.

Through four or five months of finding this site, I've purchased a PS4 and a Wii U Mario Kart Bundle for roughly $300 out of pocket and still have $235 in GS credit.

You guys are awesome and thought I'd just share my appreciation.
 
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