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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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App says they're wrong and so far in discrepancies the app's been right and the site's been wrong. Until confirmed otherwise I'm going with the app.
 
Well what do we assume with this? Looks like base based of the PUR column but the note at the bottom throws a wrench into that theory. What is the ios app showing?

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XxCalebChaosxX said:
Will the ones off amazon work for a trade in? I got some amazon credit and was thinking about buying some and trading them in at gamestop.
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I also would like to know. I see quite a few OEM ones as well as a bunch of knockoffs on amazon. Please share your gamestop money making wisdom with us.

 
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I ordered two copies of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for 3DS just in case that is the base value. If its not, no harm as I can just return them in store.

Exactly anyone mind checking what the value is for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate in the app?

 
XxCalebChaosxX said:
Will the ones off amazon work for a trade in? I got some amazon credit and was thinking about buying some and trading them in at gamestop.
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SigV said:
I also would like to know. I see quite a few OEM ones as well as a bunch of knockoffs on amazon. Please share your wisdom gamestop money making wisdom with us.
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Yes.
They'll take anything. They don't care.

Deader2818 said:
I ordered two copies of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for 3DS just in case that is the base value. If its not, no harm as I can just return them in store.

Exactly anyone mind checking what the value is for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate in the app?
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I just noticed the site charged me tax even though I used store credit but when I use store credit in store i dont get charged tax.

Wonder if there is anyway to get that tax back lol

 
Deader2818 said:
I just noticed the site charged me tax even though I used store credit but when I use store credit in store i dont get charged tax.

Wonder if there is anyway to get that tax back lol
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Go beat the shit out of Chris Christie until he gives it back?

Regarding my earlier post about the 4GB MS Pro Duos: I can't find them in the GS app for a TIV. Not sure if they'd show up in store for trade in or not.

 
I bought a game today and got a little coupon thing for 50% trade-in bonus shortly after the TIV rolls over.  I'm guessing they aren't doing away with bonuses altogether and instead doing it by coupon now?

 
Wait a minute, $35 for Mario Kart 8 before bonuses? Dang, I'll prob be trading that in tomorrow then.

Edit: Also, it there any way for me to trade a console in and get the 30% bonus?

 
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So if this is truly the prices and they stick for the 50% promo, you could sell MK8 for $56 and purchase a used copy with Bday coupon and PUR for $39.59. Same goes for MLB 14: The Show (PS3). Skyward Sword would be traded in for $48 and purchased back for $35.99.

I think this is too good to be true but boy oh boy if this holds....
 
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didnt they send out memos to not accept fake adapters? stopped doing the adapters long time ago, easy way to get banned.
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They aren't fake. They're third-party adapters. Anyway, yes, in my city and every neighboring one. I can't trade in one single one at all because every Gamestop manager here has an ax to grind and have alerted every employee that will listen to not accept AC adapters. But I thought for sure that it was just my draconian managers who were enforcing that and that Gamestop corporate was still okay with the third party ones. Was I mistaken about that?

 
I am going to trade in two games towards the pre-order of Diablo 3. Should I wait until the 18th, or do it before?

 
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Interesting the website has the PS4 TIV at 275 and Xbox One at 250 but they were 250 and 230 on the app two days ago.

EDIT: I'm an idiot, already mentioned.
 
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Prison Mike said:
App still shows Mario Kart 8 at $23 too.

Either the app hasn't updated or the featured trade values page updated too early?
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App by experience is always correct. I'm guessing this was the "early access" for employees. Hopefully the 18th has this reflecting for our end.

 
Geco17 said:
App by experience is always correct. I'm guessing this was the "early access" for employees. Hopefully the 18th has this reflecting for our end.
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App is now showing the same values as the featured trade value page :p

Now I'm torn if I should trade in my PS4 tomorrow for $357.50 and put it towards the White Destiny Bundle. I'm assuming there won't be any more trade promos once the new values go into effect on 8/18

 
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Sorry for asking this so much, but is the 30% trade in for systems YMMV? Should I call the Gamestop ahead of time, or should I just take in my console and trade it in toward one of the preorders and see what happens?

 
nhlducks35 said:
Sorry for asking this so much, but is the 30% trade in for systems YMMV? Should I call the Gamestop ahead of time, or should I just take in my console and trade it in toward one of the preorders and see what happens?
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It should work on consoles. You might get a JR detective though who might give you the speech about it being only for games and accessories.

 
The 30% extra trade-in promo includes Madden 15. Would that work for the Madden 15 Xbox One bundle? The reason I ask is I want to trade in a PS4 and get a Xbox One as cheaply as possible and don't want to have to spend another $60 on a game from the promo.
 
I know the game isn't released yet but I was looking for Madden 25 TiV on the app.

All values from 5 mins ago.

:ps4: Madden 15 - $35

:xb1: Madden 15 - $35

:ps3: Madden 15 - $30

---Other values I looked up:

:xb1: Watch Dogs - $25
:ps4: Watch Dogs - $25

:ps3: Watch Dogs - $30 (wth???)

:360: Watch Dogs - $30 (wth???)

:xb1: Dead Rising 3 - $20

:xb1: Rise: Son of Rome - $15

 
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A little note (or recommendation?!?!)  for anyone trading 3DS games:

Give them the cartridges only. Save everything else. Most stores throw out the 3DS cases with manuals.

Also, if Mario Kart 8's base value holds up I'll be sure to trade it in.

 
i traded my grade 5 ps4 for 325. i can confirm it is 30% addition for console and accessory and 40% for games. i am a pur member

 
App shows base values of what trade-in page shows.

MK8 is $35

etc

NBA 2k14

:xb1: $20

:ps4: $20

:360: $18

FIFA 14

:xb1: 23

CoD

:xb1: 20

BF4

:xb1: $25

MG 

:xb1: $12

all base via app

 
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The app shows base value and value with powerupreward 10% bonus. Just to confirm though the prices on the app are the new prices when they change everything right?
 
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