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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

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.


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Kojubat said:
Most likely, the $30 off will be calculated prior to GCU, so it would be $40+tax at Best Buy for the two games.

Not stating it as fact, just pointing it out as a distinct possibility in case the ~$6 difference affects anyone's plans.
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Its not $30 off. They changed it to get a $30 BB gift card instead. BB site updated

 
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SigV said:
Its not $30 off. They changed it to get a $30 BB gift card instead. BB site updated
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The print as clearly says $30 off and includes a disclaimer that the online offer will differ. They probably did a discount instead of a GC in store since that'll stop price match stacking. Their POS will issue promo gift cards after a PM but won't stack PM and a Buy 2 discount.
 
Vita
Super Monkey Ball  $1.50

PS4
Angry Birds Star Wars $8
Assassin's Creed IV $18

PS3
NCIS $4.50
God of War 3 $1
Saints Row IV $10

Got 67.40 after bonuses. Paid of Diablo 3 for the PS4 and used a $5 gift cert with the remaining balance to get a $10 PSN card for Surgeon Simulator + $2.99 cash. Paid about $60 out of pocket for all the games I traded in. Not a bad score.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
That's the theory. I would expect no promos and better prices for a while before they go south.
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So the values +30% is something we are just lucky to have right now but come the 18th, it's all over.

I think this is honestly a bit better for Gs and thank The Lord we don't have to preorder things anymore.

I think there will be a couple of crazy 50% bonuses though
 
1 week from now....

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What I'm wondering is what's gonna happen with accessory values , are they gonna get an increase as well or should we be dumping them with the 30% tomorrow . Obviously there's no way to know for sure but I'm just throwing it out there .
 
Kevlar338 said:
What I'm wondering is what's gonna happen with accessory values , are they gonna get an increase as well or should we be dumping them with the 30% tomorrow . Obviously there's no way to know for sure but I'm just throwing it out there .
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From the way that I'm seeing it,

You should trade them in now.

The values have gone up in the accessories already, as shown in the app. Some people noted that it was not live yet though.

We are assuming that there WON'T be any trade in bonuses after the 30% is gone.

Of course there is the 50% bonus cards as shown above but they will not apply to accessories.

 
Can any IOS App user help a CAG out with the values for:

Tomb Raider PS3/XBox

and verify if the DualShock3 value has risen at all with these new inflated values?

 
esalw822 said:
Can any IOS App user help a CAG out with the values for:

Tomb Raider PS3/XBox

and verify if the DualShock3 value has risen at all with these new inflated values?
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Tomb Raider PS3: $7
Tomb Raider Xbox 360: $3.50

Dual Shock 3 is at $14. Not sure if it increased but that's what it's standing at right now.
 
Should I wait to trade in TLoU and 2K14 for the 50% bonus or trade them in now for the $15 bonus? 

Will the TIV drop when the coupons go live? 

 
Would someone be nice enough to look these tiv of the app for me,

Mario Kart- Wii

Wii Remote  w/motion plus

Mario 64 -Nintendo DS

Call of Duty Black Ops- Xbox 360

 
Really regretting not trading in my iPad Air yesterday with the 40% bonus. Hoping that there is some way to get the value over $400 on a trade in today so I can pick up an xbox one.
 
[quote name="Megamania" post="12015628" timestamp="1408264317"]So the values +30% is something we are just lucky to have right now but come the 18th, it's all over.

I think this is honestly a bit better for Gs and thank The Lord we don't have to preorder things anymore.

I think there will be a couple of crazy 50% bonuses though[/quote]I hope the current values stuck around for the extra 50%
 
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Does anybody know if I buy power up rewards pro on the same transaction as the trade in will I get the extra 10% bonus? If not will if I buy it right before the trade in can I use it right after that for the bonus? Also I forget is that $15 or $20? Thanks for any help.
 
Well, I planned on waiting until the 50% started and I'm sticking to it.
Whatever I end up getting will be more than I would have a week ago, so it will be fine.

Looking forward to getting a little something for games I thought i was stuck with, such as Superman Returns, Cars 2, Borderlands GOTY , and London 2012
 
Outlaw1986 said:
Does anybody know if I buy power up rewards pro on the same transaction as the trade in will I get the extra 10% bonus? If not will if I buy it right before the trade in can I use it right after that for the bonus? Also I forget is that $15 or $20? Thanks for any help.
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Yes, it will apply the PUR bonus in the same transactions. $15.

 
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@FIF said:
No. You can stack $50, $25, $10 off any item coupons, diff denomination $X off preowned coupons, etc. You usually can't stack two of the same coupon.
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Still YMMV on it working. I tried this when I bought my WiiU and the computer wouldn't take more than one.

 
Flash15 said:
what do you think led you to your ban?

Spreadsheets are good. Also can track your gains/losses on trades.
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I went a little crazy during those $.80 AC4 and $2 COD Ghost Target flips a while back, I believe the limit is 5 per title per console per month, I probably doubled that in less than 3 days... learned my lesson
 
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luxuria said:
When did they give out those 50% coupons? I bought something the other day and didn't get one...
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They should still be giving them out, and they started last month. GS employees almost always forget to give one after a purchase, so I have to remind myself to ask for one.

 
if you are a pur pro (and maybe PUR) check your email/spam folders, gamestop also sent out a single 50% bonus coupon on aug 12 (titled: "Your Exclusive Summer Sale code from GameStop.com") good for 8/25-9/1 via email.  I'm sure people will have plenty of extras to go around too, I have like 10 I got and will probably only use 2 or 3.  I think all the GS's around me ran out of the paper coupons a few days ago, don't see any around the store.

don't forget as well that b2g1
 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Still YMMV on it working. I tried this when I bought my WiiU and the computer wouldn't take more than one.
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If they changed it, then that's new. The stacking has worked for at least a year now.

Some TIV's are already going up. I remember Tomb Raider for the X1 at $14 last week. Now it's showing at $20 today. Great time to take advantage of the 30% trade.

 
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