OLD THREAD: New thread in FIRST/LAST posts.

Status
Not open for further replies.
JP

JP

CAG Veteran
Feedback
181 (100%)
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.

5/13

360

Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Last edited by a moderator:
Upvote 0 Downvote
Darby27 said:
I'm happy to report that Leela still lives in the wild! Found two copies for Wii at one store! (funnily enough, the warranty for a year was $.99 more than the game itself)
Click to expand...
What are you doing with these? I've seen them cheap at TRU clearance blast

 
Looking for any special edition 3DS XL on the website and just happen to see a Pikachu edition not too far. Place the hold and call the store just in case. Guy says it's just been spray painted yellow. Soul = crushed.

 
Just an update on my situation, they are able to issue you a new GC if you have a receipt, but it turns out someone used mine already. Kinda bummed out, but its my fault for losing it in the first place.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
[quote name="david0820" post="11957720" timestamp="1406402841"]could you please elaborate mega?[/quote] its the $5 off coupon. He'll be buying a $25 Amazon card with coupon, which makes it 20 percent off.
 
Anybody discover that when you tilt to landscape, in the iOS app, it brings up your PUR card with a barcode to scan? I just found that out by pure accident. Has to have the orientation lock off.
 
Any console trade in specials coming up?

I am jumping ship from Xbone to PS4 and was hoping for a bonus.  Their value sucks at the moment (214 was what I was told today)

 
7/26/14 base values

3DS Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds - 16

3DS Bravely Default - 17

3DS Pokemon x - 17

3DS Pokemon y - 17

XBone TitanFall - 20

PS3 Thief - 7

X360 Batman Arkham Origins - 7

Phone Quote

Wii U MK8  - 25

PS3 Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z - 6

 
7/26/14

Xbox One

Assassin Creed 4: Black Flag - $16

:360:

Dark Souls II - $15

:ps4:

Infamous: Second Son - $20

:ps3:

Gran Turismo 5 - $1.50

PES 2011 - $1.50

:3ds:

Pokemon Y - $17

:ds:

Pokemon Black - $14

Pokemon Conquest - $7

 
Last edited by a moderator:
The following value is as of today, 7/26/2014.

:3ds: Pokemon Y - $17

Got $27.20 for it after the 60% trade-in bonus. Used the credit to finish paying off my pre-order of Disney Infinity 2.0 and will have about $2.25 or so in left-over credit. Also have nearly enough PUR points to get a $5 coupon, so may pick up an extra figure at launch since it'll only cost $8 or so (including tax) after coupon and credit.

Now have NBA 2K14, Pokemon: Omega Ruby and Disney Infinity 2.0 completely paid off with Amazon and Gamestop credit - very excited for the coming months in terms of gaming!  :D/

 
Last edited by a moderator:
asspickle said:
Just an update on my situation, they are able to issue you a new GC if you have a receipt, but it turns out someone used mine already. Kinda bummed out, but its my fault for losing it in the first place.
Click to expand...
well, atleast you only had $80 left on it. it is not a huge loss

 
Last edited by a moderator:
YBX87 said:
well, atleast you only had $80 left on it. it is not a huge loss
Click to expand...
How much would you consider to be a huge loss? Because to me $80 is lol At least they let me use a some more of those $5 promo codes so I didn't walk away empty handed.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
asspickle said:
How much would you consider to be a huge loss? Because to me $80 is lol At least they let me use a some more of those $5 promo codes so I didn't walk away empty handed.
Click to expand...
i consider $100+ /above a huge loss. until gamestop start to id every individual using a powerup rewards store credit card. everytime you lose your card, chances are your store credit is good as gone.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
can someone confirm bday and 5 dollars off from Power up rewards stack? i can probably get the employee to scan them both if the system allows then both

 
pittsnoggle said:
can someone confirm bday and 5 dollars off from Power up rewards stack? i can probably get the employee to scan them both if the system allows then both
Click to expand...
Birthday and $5 off preowned stacks. Birthday and last week's SOTW ($5 off a preowned Xbone/PS4 game) stack.

I haven't tried Birthday and $5 off any purchase because I'm not stupid, but it should stack. :p

(oh, and the $5 off from Lionheart stacks, but it's coded differently from the $5 off any purchase, so still no idea about that one)

 
YBX87 said:
i consider $100+ /above a huge loss. until gamestop start to id every individual using a powerup rewards store credit card. everytime you lose your card, chances are your store credit is good as gone.
Click to expand...
having to dig out id would be a hassle for someone who has lots of cards in wallet. Since the card is slid like a credit card idk why they don't program it to require a PIN number before any credit is allowed to be used.
 
dreamer131313 said:
having to dig out id would be a hassle for someone who has lots of cards in wallet. Since the card is slid like a credit card idk why they don't program it to require a PIN number before any credit is allowed to be used.
Click to expand...
They do. That's why the cashier has to see the card to enter the 4 digits from the back.

 
asspickle said:
Just an update on my situation, they are able to issue you a new GC if you have a receipt, but it turns out someone used mine already. Kinda bummed out, but its my fault for losing it in the first place.
Click to expand...
So I have a different problem with one card. I have one of the older black Gamestop Edge cards with some credit on it. The thing is, it shows as being invalid when I try to get the balance online. It also didn't work in store. I think I had $70 or $80 on this one, but of course I can't check. It is pretty crappy of them to make a gift card expire, but it appears they did so to this one.

I guess I'll try calling that number to see if they can do anything about it, but I just have a feeling they won't even be able to look it up any more.
 
dreamer131313 said:
yea but I mean a pin that each individual make on there own that isn't written on the card that after it slid the customer type in there self on the keypad like a bank debit card
Click to expand...
Oh, yeah, that'd make sense... too much sense.

I think technically they are probably supposed to check ID when you're purchasing with a PUR card, but I've never had it happen.

 
pittsnoggle said:
I haven't had the actual pur card since i renewed i always have to do phone number so i end up with just trade cards
Click to expand...
Me too, sometimes I'll have like 4 or 5 different trade in cards at a time. They can load credit onto a card you already have though, but sometimes I forget to bring one with me.

io said:
So I have a different problem with one card. I have one of the older black Gamestop Edge cards with some credit on it. The thing is, it shows as being invalid when I try to get the balance online. It also didn't work in store. I think I had $70 or $80 on this one, but of course I can't check. It is pretty crappy of them to make a gift card expire, but it appears they did so to this one.

I guess I'll try calling that number to see if they can do anything about it, but I just have a feeling they won't even be able to look it up any more.
Click to expand...
That does not sound promising, how long have you had that card for?

 
asspickle said:
Me too, sometimes I'll have like 4 or 5 different trade in cards at a time. They can load credit onto a card you already have though, but sometimes I forget to bring one with me.

That does not sound promising, how long have you had that card for?
Click to expand...
when i signed for powerup rewards for the $15 fee. i was given two cards, one in a regular size, the other in key chain size. i just use the key chain size, and attach it on my key chain. so i never lose it, because i need my keys to get home.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
asspickle said:
That does not sound promising, how long have you had that card for?
Click to expand...
I don't know, probably 3 or 4 years. I have a pile of them, actually, but this is the only one that I think has any credit on it. I had some problems with this card with an online order once (the order got cancelled but they never refunded it - I think eventually I got the credit back on another gift card) and so I stopped using it (while I used up the other cards first). Then I sort of forgot about it.

Actually, according to my GS trade-in spreadsheet I'm missing about $250 worth of cards. But I could have messed up and forgotten to add some purchases in there - can't be sure any more at this point since the history of that goes back to 2007 or so.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
bread's done
Back
Top