The Gamestop Thread

[FamedGuardian]

Current Ad is 8/22 - 8/28/18
Weekly Ad:
https://www.gamestop.com/weeklyad
 
PDF version:
https://www.gamestop.com/gs/pages/weeklyad/current/082218/pdf/OLFSI_082218.pdf
 
​Current Trade in Promos:
 

GS FAQ​

 
How many copies of a game can I trade in?
​You are allowed to trade in 4 copies of the same game (same system) within a rolling 30 day period.
 
What do I need to trade in an older console?
The console, power cable, av cable, and controller. Sometimes they don't care about USB charge cable but ymmv. 3DS XL trade would be console, charger, and stylus. Some have reported being charged a refurb fee for missing the stylus, but again ymmv (answer stolen from anarchyburger)
 
FAQ will be entered when those questions get asked frequently.
 
Does the Pro Membership B2G1 coupon apply to only games, or accessories as well?
The coupon applies to both games and accessories, per the wording on the coupon.
 
I have a $XX.xx pre-owned reward certificate, and I want to use it on a B2G1 transaction. Should I?
It depends. If the three games are equal value, do not use your certificate. The value of the certificate would be applied to the free game, which would not benefit you. If one game is more expensive, you can use the certificate to make it the same value as the other two games ($5 reward certificate applied to transaction with two $10 games and one $15 game would make all three games $10).
 
 
TERMINOLOGY AND LINGO:
ASL/SL: Assistant Store Leader, Store Leader; manager positions at GS.
B2G1: Buy two, get one free. Typically refers to the coupon you receive when becoming Pro.
GCU/BB: Gamer’s Club Unlocked, Best Buy
GS: GameStop
JD: Junior detective, an employee who is out to get someone
LP: Loss Prevention; this is the department that actually bans accounts after being flagged.
TC/TiC: Trade credit.
TIV/TV: Trade in value, or what a game currently trades for. When posting a TV for a game, always use the base value.

 

[georox]

With current discounts, the Genji sword replica is $120 (Originally $200)

Holy shit it is heavier than I expected.

 

[TheRodfather]

Even with elite it is 20% and 16%cag. 125 with both cag and elite would be lower than 100

Cag16 doesn't stack with Elite.

 

[abbabaab]

Cag16 doesn't stack with Elite.

Yes it does.

With both Elite Pro and cag16, the number to shoot for is around $150 before discounts, making those plus the rewards cash basically 50% off.

 

[skateraXVIII]

Even with elite it is 20% and 16%cag. 125 with both cag and elite would be lower than 100

Wasn't factoring in cag16. Only 20% elite discount.

 

[ritchardf]

extra $5 trade in with any ps4, xb1 or switch game with at least $2 trade in value, could be interesting.

 

[tangytangerine]

extra $5 trade in with any ps4, xb1 or switch game with at least $2 trade in value, could be interesting.

Yeah, interested to see the details on that. Definitely have a few XB1 games I'd like to get rid of.

Also looks like the 2 for $20 is gone in favor of the 4 for $10. But there's nothing the PS4, Switch or XB1 range of those prices that are worth it(mostly old sports titles). Basically a "hey, help us clear out old PS3, 360 & Wii games that don't sell" sale.

 

[TimPV3]

$5 extra doesn't start until Monday, hopefully my $2 TIVs from some old 4 for $20 fodder won't tank to $1.50

 

[Zipomatic2]

extra $5 trade in with any ps4, xb1 or switch game with at least $2 trade in value, could be interesting.

So if I traded in a game for the $5 credit, and I was trading in towards Crash Racing, would I also get and extra 20% on top of the price of the trade plus the $5 credit? (ie, will it stack?)

 

[Lumas101]

$5 extra doesn't start until Monday, hopefully my $2 TIVs from some old 4 for $20 fodder won't tank to $1.50

Edit: I wrote the totally wrong thing. Sigh. I agree with you, I hope values hold.

 

[bige562]

So if I traded in a game for the $5 credit, and I was trading in towards Crash Racing, would I also get and extra 20% on top of the price of the trade plus the $5 credit? (ie, will it stack?)

No, they'll give you the promo that gives you the better bonus.

 

[skateraXVIII]

In the past hasn't it been $5 for like one game? Not all of the games? I'm not averse to going in and trading individual games one at a time lol.

Thinking of getting rid of games that have had generally crap TIV's like rare replay and titanfall 2

 

[Lumas101]

In the past hasn't it been $5 for like one game? Not all of the games? I'm not averse to going in and trading individual games one at a time lol.

Thinking of getting rid of games that have had generally crap TIV's like rare replay and titanfall 2

I think there have been some instances where there have been $5 bonuses on a full trade with coupons and stuff, but this one looks like it should be per-game without having to make multiple trips.

 

[Alexpguy]

4 for $10 starts Monday, so I think 2 for $20 is still on today. I know Rainbow Six Siege is part of it ($13.99) and has base Tiv of $5, so small flip/convert points to credit with bonus $5 promo. ($8/9 -> $10.50/$11) Any other flips?

 

[oldcasio]

Fingers crossed that all these $2.40 games don’t sink down below $2 tomorrow

 

[josekortez]

Basically a "hey, help us clear out old PS3, 360 & Wii games that don't sell" sale.

My kind of sale like New York was Frank Sinatra's kind of town.

 

[oldcasio]

Have we ever established if the backwards compatible 360 games that are listed as “Xbox One games” count on these console specific promos?

 

[tangytangerine]

Have we ever established if the backwards compatible 360 games that are listed as “Xbox One games” count on these console specific promos?

Having traded in some in the past and looking at TIVs online, they show up as Xbox 360, not Xbox One. So those won't work for the promo. The only time they are listed for XB1 is when they're trying to sell them.

 

[oldcasio]

Having traded in some in the past and looking at TIVs online, they show up as Xbox 360, not Xbox One. So those won't work for the promo. The only time they are listed for XB1 is when they're trying to sell them.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[johnston306]

For that spend $100 in pre-owned get $25 reward cash, if I'm a pro member and use my renewal B2G1 on a set of three $54.99 games making my pre tax total $98.98 will that quality or should I find a $1.02 collectible?

 

[oldcasio]

For that spend $100 in pre-owned get $25 reward cash, if I'm a pro member and use my renewal B2G1 on a set of three $54.99 games making my pre tax total $98.98 will that quality or should I find a $1.02 collectible?

Subtotal needs to be exactly $100 or higher.

 

[johnston306]

Subtotal needs to be exactly $100 or higher.

Thanks, I figured as much. What if I use trade credit as part of the payment?

 

[oldcasio]

Thanks, I figured as much. What if I use trade credit as part of the payment?

Trade credit works the same as cash for these promos. You can pay the whole transaction in trade credit.

 

[c.gibbits]

To spend $100 does it have to be in a single transaction to trigger the $25 cash rewards or could it be multiple trans to add up over $100? 

 

[Vigilante]

To spend $100 does it have to be in a single transaction to trigger the $25 cash rewards or could it be multiple trans to add up over $100?

A single transaction.

 

[toasterMekong]

For that spend $100 in pre-owned get $25 reward cash, if I'm a pro member and use my renewal B2G1 on a set of three $54.99 games making my pre tax total $98.98 will that quality or should I find a $1.02 collectible?

A single transaction.

I assume online and in-store work for this promo since the ad doesn't mention either k

 

[bobbyblane]

Does anyone know if the $5 promo is one per transaction?

 

[skateraXVIII]

Does anyone know if the $5 promo is one per transaction?

Nobody knows for sure, since it doesn't start till tomorrow. GS could change the stipulations for all we know between now and then.

 

[kobeisgod]

If your total is $100 but you use gamestop credit do you still qualify for the 25 reward card?

 

[FatBoyInside]

Does anyone know if the $5 promo is one per transaction?

If based on prior experience, it will be $5 bump PER game, not transaction. Just be mindful that the base trade value has to be $2 or more, and the trade value can fluctuate throughout the week.

 

[skjia]

Does anyone know if the $5 promo is one per transaction?

Typically it's $5 per transaction. The ad says that you get an extra $5 credit when you trade in a qualifying game, not for each one.

 

[srocky26]

If your total is $100 but you use gamestop credit do you still qualify for the 25 reward card?

This was answered 2 hours ago. Like 10 posts back.

Trade credit works the same as cash for these promos. You can pay the whole transaction in trade credit.

 

[FatBoyInside]

If your total is $100 but you use gamestop credit do you still qualify for the 25 reward card?

Yes, you can use any form of payment (trade-credit, giftcards, credit card, cash) and still qualify.

 

[FatBoyInside]

Typically it's $5 per transaction. The ad says that you get an extra $5 credit when you trade in a qualifying game, not for each one.

No, I think you might be referring to a previous promo where the $5 bonus gets added TOWARDS A SELECT PRE-ORDER when you trade-in your old games. That promo only nets $5 per transaction even if you trade in multiple games.

 

[willworkforbits]

Typically it's $5 per transaction. The ad says that you get an extra $5 credit when you trade in a qualifying game, not for each one.

Hope gamestop doesn't mind doing a billion extra transactions then.

 

[boneless]

Can I trade in any USB-c, micro-USB, and mini-USB cables? Or do they want Sony, nintendo, or xbox branded stuff? This is to trade in by itself and not with a system or controller. And do they take iPhone lightning cables?

 

[r00kie]

Can I trade in any USB-c, micro-USB, and mini-USB cables? Or do they want Sony, nintendo, or xbox branded stuff? This is to trade in by itself and not with a system or controller. And do they take iPhone lightning cables?

I have traded in random usb cords with no problems...some have even been pretty short. Just don't go over 4 of one style. I don't think they take lightning cables anymore tho.

 

[skjia]

No, I think you might be referring to a previous promo where the $5 bonus gets added TOWARDS A SELECT PRE-ORDER when you trade-in your old games. That promo only nets $5 per transaction even if you trade in multiple games.

Oh hopefully. Maybe I'm just tempering expectations. I prefer to be pleasantly surprised than disappointed. lol.

 

[MSUHitman]

extra $5 trade in with any ps4, xb1 or switch game with at least $2 trade in value, could be interesting.

Where is this at? Not showing on the ad or in the app for me.

 

[ritchardf]

Where is this at? Not showing on the ad or in the app for me.

middle of page 5

 

[tangytangerine]

Oh hopefully. Maybe I'm just tempering expectations. I prefer to be pleasantly surprised than disappointed. lol.

Employees are already posting on Reddit that it's $5 on top of the transaction, not each game. So if you trade 3 games for a total of $25, it would be 10%(pro boost) + $5 to equal $32.50. Also check the TIV in the morning, as there will probably be a TIV drop.

 

[whitereflection]

I was just about to say that. The Reddit thread says it's per game. But the promotion doesn't start until tomorrow, so I'd still take that with a grain of salt until people start posting their experiences.

 

[shadowysea07]

Didn't see it mentioned in the ad is the 4 for 10 sale brick and mortar only or online too?

 

[jbg87]

I got a few games I’ll trade in if it’s $5 per game

 

[Kuros]

The $5 per game isn't bad for those games that had a TIV under $10 during the 50% extra promo if you happened to not trade those in.

 

[Olengie]

Now I can finally trade in that copy of Lego Movie Videogame X1 for a profit. lul

 

[Ketsui]

Would I get more from the extra $5 or 20% boost for SMM2 preorder?

 

[Vigilante]

Would I get more from the extra $5 or 20% boost for SMM2 preorder?

For anything <$25 base, the extra $5 would be better.

 

[strikeanywhere]

Didn't see it mentioned in the ad is the 4 for 10 sale brick and mortar only or online too?

These are almost always in-store only now and having checked it, this is as well.

 

[xsdeal]

For the non-ad readers.

*Game must have a TIV of at least $2 to qualify. Not valid toward cash trades.

 

[WNYX585AM]

The Gamestop website shows $25 extra credit on console trades.  Is the $25 already added into the trade value when I look it up or would it be added on top of those values?  For example, i've got a launch Xbox One that trades for $75 so would I actually get $100?