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Old thread, new thread here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8775793

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']Trade 3 for 10 is extended.
50 for ps3/xb360 towards new hardware is extended.
25% power trade for Madden and Gears
40% more towards Rage (not yet confirmed but thats what i am told)

50% more towards preowned ends
40% towards e3 titles ends.[/QUOTE]


Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 for an extra $10 (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer subject to change at anytime. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


$50 Hardware Bonus Toward New Hardware (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded toward any new hardware.

Offer valid toward the purchase of new hardware only. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


Power Trade 25% - Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or Rage (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get a 25% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


$30 NCAA to Madden Rollover Coupon (Ends 9/4/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $30 in-store credit for NCAA 2012 when traded toward the purchase of Madden NFL 2012.

Coupon required, limit 1 coupon per customer. Coupon must be surrendered upon use. Trade value amount must be applied toward reserve/purchase of a new Madden '12. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Offer not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.Offer expires 09/04/11[/QUOTE]

GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx
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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

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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.

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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:


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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[quote name='dxology']On Saturday I traded in some games and got a PUR card and a bunch of credit. My son wanted Infamous 2 but I didn't want to pay full price for it, so I used my b2g1 free coupon. Got Infamous 2 and 2 copies of LA Noire(1 ps3 1 360) for $107.89. After the transaction I traded both copies of LA Noire back in for $89.60, bringing my total for Infamous 2 to $18.29.[/QUOTE]

Infamous 2 wasn't out yet on Saturday.
 
PS2

Klonoa 2 - $0.75
Time Splitters - $0.25 (I traded in Future Perfect, but PUR is reporting it as the original Time Splitters... I'm not sure what happened)

Story time, kids. I went to one of the nearby GameStop stores in the mall. I normally don't have issues with this store although I rarely go there, but today they tried to charge me a refurb fee on my Time Splitters that I bought from a Canadian EB Games about two or three years ago. I never got around to playing it, so the scratched up condition is how I bought it. Of course a GameStop store would sell me a game that they would not accept without charging a refurb fee! Somewhat fortunately I was there to buy an iTunes card ($25 cards on sale for $20 this week) which that store didn't have. The cashier said it'd be easier if I just took my trades over to the other store in the mall since they had iTunes card. I did just that and that store took my games without issues. And oddly, they didn't check my license or type in any extra information. It seemed like all the GameStops as of late were using my license to enter my information even if I had my PUR card. Weird.

Unfortunately refurb fees are looking like the norm. While I keep my games pristine, I do acquire once in a while a beat up copy, so I did like dumping those at GameStop. Guess those days may be coming to an end... I think I got rid of the last of my less-than-pristine copy of my games with those trades today though.
 
[quote name='atc250es']Infamous 2 wasn't out yet on Saturday.[/QUOTE]
If he got the PUR card on Saturday, chances are he didn't get the B2G1 coupon until a few days later. A valiant effort at trolling though.
 
Just traded in a ps3 copy of
Super street fighter 4
Marvel ultimate alliance 2

Xbox 360
Borderlands
Tales of vesperia

Ds
Pokemon black

As of 6/9/11 these games have no tiv change from the wiki.

Also to note I wasn't charges any refurb fees
 
[quote name='JJSP']Print the coupon from the PUR site once you activate your card. It's available in-store only.[/QUOTE]

thanks for the info appreciate it
 
[quote name='JJSP']If he got the PUR card on Saturday, chances are he didn't get the B2G1 coupon until a few days later. A valiant effort at trolling though.[/QUOTE]

Hardly trolling, nice try. I don't know who would trade in a game that is 4 days old for a maximum of $24.
 
After learning trade credit is tax-free, I noticed 2 cards I got from trade-ins are the Edge GameStop cards. Will I have any trouble being taxed if I use these cards? Also can I say use $100 in credit to buy a $200 item and would they only tax me for half that or do I have to pay the full amount to avoid tax?
 
[quote name='atc250es']Infamous 2 wasn't out yet on Saturday.[/QUOTE]

Sorry I wasn't more clear, I went today and got Infamous 2. It is a copy from the hero edition. Has the voucher insert but the code is already used but the Uncharted 3 demo voucher hasnt been used. Funny thing is it was a GS employee that traded it in.
 
[quote name='Hostile']After learning trade credit is tax-free, I noticed 2 cards I got from trade-ins are the Edge GameStop cards. Will I have any trouble being taxed if I use these cards? Also can I say use $100 in credit to buy a $200 item and would they only tax me for half that or do I have to pay the full amount to avoid tax?[/QUOTE]

Many people say this, but it's never been true for me. Even if I pay the entire amount using credit, I get taxed for the full amount. At least in my state :/

Curious why/how the non-taxing works.
 
[quote name='PrinnyOtaku']Many people say this, but it's never been true for me. Even if I pay the entire amount using credit, I get taxed for the full amount. At least in my state :/

Curious why/how the non-taxing works.[/QUOTE]
... huh. Wierd, I've bought a few things on 100% credit, and as the dude's ringing it up, I hear "Alrighty, since you're paying with credit... no tax and here you go *hands me bag*" or something like that.
 
[quote name='dxology']Sorry I wasn't more clear, I went today and got Infamous 2. It is a copy from the hero edition. Has the voucher insert but the code is already used but the Uncharted 3 demo voucher hasnt been used. Funny thing is it was a GS employee that traded it in.[/QUOTE]

Ok cool, nice deal you got there.
 
just an fyi, but there're lists of states that do/don't charge tax on credit in the FAQ in the second post in this thread.
 
just got back 10 min ago-everything is holding-no change on tiv from op JP's list

ps3
heavy rain 15
mortalkombat- 25
la noire 28

xbox

call of duty bo 25
left4d2 12
kinect sports 22
dance central 20
nba jam 15
your shape 15
 
The past few days/week or so I've seen a lot of people asking stupid questions that have either been answered just a couple pages back or on the first post. Please take that 4 minutes to look around before wasting everyone else's time and making this thread grow unnecessarily. Ctrl + F is your friend.

Anyway, from 6/10/2011:

:wii: Rayman Raving Rabbids - $4
:wii: Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - $5
 
[quote name='RutgersKev']I just got a powerup rewards coupon for $15 off black ops. Anyone else?[/QUOTE]

I didn't, but my cousin did. Maybe because I traded in Black Ops already. Although that sounds a little backwards, I'd think... considering he just bought Black Ops a couple weeks ago.

Either way, sounds like they're trying to get rid of the flood that came in the past couple weeks.
 
[quote name='Dark Rider']They have that great itunes deal going on. So, can I buy an iTunes card with gamestop credit?[/QUOTE]

Yes. Just bought one several days ago.
 
[quote name='ApeOverlord007']If I've lost my main card, can I get a replacement?

and does the little card given to me retain the balance of the main card?[/QUOTE]

The keychain card is the same as your main card.
 
Just got back from GS, here's what I got before bonus:

Xbox 360

Star Wars The Clone Wars $5
Incredible Hulk $5
GTA IV $8
Crackdown 2 $5
Burnout Paradise $6
 
[quote name='Ace!']12th - So Sunday.[/QUOTE]

It says ends the 12th not through the 12th. That's why I'm thinking today is the last day.
 
[quote name='ZombieToast']Seeing that makes me sad.[/QUOTE]

Me trading it in?

I'd keep it, but the game is disc only and less than spectacular condition. Better I dump it and find a complete copy for a decent price doesn't look impossible.
 
Looks like all of my trade-in values are the same as what's on the front page, but I'll report them anyway:

:360: Project Gotham Racing 3 - $0.25
:ps3: Brutal Legend - $3.00
:ps3: White Knight Chronicles - $8.00
:wii: Kirby's Epic Yarn - $10.00
:ds: DS Lite System - $15.00

Totaled out to $73.99 in credit.
 
[quote name='snoopydoggy2002']So the 50% trade doesn't work for cash correct? So if I trade in Dirt 3 and get $30 for it, I can't take the cash option for 20% less?[/QUOTE]

No.
You could of just called.
Or used any thing you knew about running a business.
 
[quote name='snoopydoggy2002']But if I do cash I won't get the extra 50% correct?[/QUOTE]

Yup!!! If base is $30, u should get $27 cash. Just have em scan ur card first, then say u changed ur mind and want cash....$24 w/o card.
 
[quote name='lude21']Yup!!! If base is $30, u should get $27 cash. Just have em scan ur card first, then say u changed ur mind and want cash....$24 w/o card.[/QUOTE]

Its $24 no matter what.
Bonuses dont stack/count when you get cash.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Its $24 no matter what.
Bonuses dont stack/count when you get cash.[/QUOTE]

That must be why i got 10% less for cash when using my card in the past...lol.
This has already been confirmed to work...the PUR card stacks w/everything.
 
[quote name='imacgod']Me trading it in?

I'd keep it, but the game is disc only and less than spectacular condition. Better I dump it and find a complete copy for a decent price doesn't look impossible.[/QUOTE]
I did the same thing. Got a complete copy and traded in my disc only copy.

Quality of a game shouldn't deter you from trading in a spare copy. :p

If it weren't for the fact I was getting a complete copy I would have kept it, obviously. :/
 
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