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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='SeanTM22']So for the trade 3 get $10 extra, you don't need to be a PUR member, correct?[/QUOTE]

And if I trade in 6 games I get $20?
 
[quote name='SeanTM22']And if I trade in 6 games I get $20?[/QUOTE]

Yes if you trade in 6 games you will get $20 extra as long as the trade in value on each game is worth at least $2.00 Also you do not have to be a PUR member to take advantage of this deal.
 
Traded in 6 games and got about $56. I bought the limited edition of Castlevania Lords of Shadows for $40 and have the rest on a card which im going to put towards Portal 2.
 
[quote name='jj5206']traded in some games today:

:ps2: Black -$2.25
:360: Borderlands (NON GOTY) - $6.00
:ps3: Turning Point: Fall of Liberty - $1.00
:ps3: Killzone 2 - $7.50
:ps3: Infamous - $12.00
:ps3: God of War Collection - $9.00


After bonuses and PUR I got $51.25, which all went towards Duke Nukem Forever!!![/QUOTE]

You missed out on an extra $10 cuz of Turning Point...i always bring a backup game if one of them is less than $2. Just sayin.
 
Didn't mean to lead anyone on - Dead Space 2 is $40 brand new, but $20 after the current discount. The 50% off PC is a holdover from the power saver sale, no idea when it ends.
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']Didn't mean to lead anyone on - Dead Space 2 is $40 brand new, but $20 after the current discount. The 50% off PC is a holdover from the power saver sale, no idea when it ends.[/QUOTE]

So is this at all stores or a ymmv type of thing? What pc games are on clearance or sale?
 
:psp: MGS: Portable Ops - $3
:ds: Ace Attorney Investigations: Mile Edgeworth - $5
:ps3: Ghostbusters - $6

:wii:
Cursed Mountain - $3
Madworld - $2
De Blob - $5
Okami - $8
No More Heroes - $2
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles - $7
 
Dumped a few games this morning.

:360:

Assassin's Creed 2 - $5
Magna Carta 2 - $7
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom - $6
Resonance of Fate - $12
Soul Calibur 4 - $4
Transformers: War for Cybertron - $9

:ps3:

Heavenly Sword - $5
Katamari Forever - $10
Little Big Planet - $9
MLB '10: The Show - $3
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']I've been to at least 2 stores that were doing the sale, and it was on ALL PC games, no exceptions. WoW Cataclysm was in the bin for 50% off, etc.[/QUOTE]

I posted in another thread when I saw something about Dead Rising 2 PC. But Dead Rising 2 PC is $20 in store/online. That would be sweet to grab it for 10 unless that is already the discounted price.
 
[quote name='radioactivez0r']I've been to at least 2 stores that were doing the sale, and it was on ALL PC games, no exceptions. WoW Cataclysm was in the bin for 50% off, etc.[/QUOTE]

Looks to be ymmv cause my stores are full price on pc games
 
Some more TIV's. Had to some math to get the base values, so they could possibly be wrong but not likely ;)

Wii
Wii Fit (Game Only) - $1.00 (surprisingly went up from what was previously reported)
FlingSmash (Game Only) - $6.00

Xbox 360
Red Dead Redemption - $15.00
Forza 2 - $0.25

DS
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - $6.00
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs - $9.00
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - $4.00
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time - $4.00
Wii Controller (regular) - $6.00
Wii Motion Plus - $4.00
 
I logged into my powerup rewards account a few minutes ago and got a coupon for buy 2 get 1 on used games in store. Does not say that you cant stack it with the $5 off reward coupon. Speaking of which, are those coupons stackable with each other?
 
[quote name='Echelon79']I logged into my powerup rewards account a few minutes ago and got a coupon for buy 2 get 1 on used games in store. Does not say that you cant stack it with the $5 off reward coupon. Speaking of which, are those coupons stackable with each other?[/QUOTE]

you can only use one coupon per item so coupons do not stack.
 
[quote name='Vanacloud']Does the 50% game credit to MK / Portal 2 still work? The PUR Coupon i mean[/QUOTE]


That was a waste of 1000 point. The 10 for 3 promo seems to overide it and it didnt work. Ive called the rewards card and they wont refund the points either.
 
[quote name='Stry-ker']That was a waste of 1000 point. The 10 for 3 promo seems to overide it and it didnt work. Ive called the rewards card and they wont refund the points either.[/QUOTE]

You should've gotten them to manually overide the promo in store. That was the best 2000pts. (used 2) I've ever spent. I wish I HAD BOUGHT ANOTHER!

W/ COUPON a week ago
49.50 black ops ps3
49.50 black ops 360
39.50 new super mario bros.
39.50 super smash bros brawl
43.20 donkey kong country
+ a few more lower tiv games

The coupon should work , if I remember the expriration was at the end of june.
 
I have uncharted 2 and white knight.Debating on the two if it Would be better to get 35% or stack them with the 3 for 10$.
Trying to figure out what the base value of being worth more. Say I have 3 15$ games, i think it would be better for the %.
 
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[quote name='Toss']You should've gotten them to manually overide the promo in store. That was the best 2000pts. (used 2) I've ever spent. I wish I HAD BOUGHT ANOTHER!

W/ COUPON a week ago
49.50 black ops ps3
49.50 black ops 360
39.50 new super mario bros.
39.50 super smash bros brawl
43.20 donkey kong country
+ a few more lower tiv games

The coupon should work , if I remember the expriration was at the end of june.[/QUOTE]

Oh i tried she wouldnt budge. In the end i ended out twenty.
 
Traded in:
Flatout Head-On (PSP) = $2.50
Sid Meiers Pirates (PSP) = $2
IL-2 Sturmovik (PS3) = $6

With $10 trade promo and PUR bonus I got
$21.55 credit

Then I picked up
God of War: Chains of Olympus (used) $11.69
Patapon 2 (new) = $9.99

$23.58 w/ tax - $21.55 = $2.03 out of pocket :applause:
 
[quote name='UnrealZero']I have uncharted 2 and white knight.Debating on the two if it Would be better to get 35% or stack them with the 3 for 10$.
Trying to figure out what the base value of being worth more. Say I have 3 15$ games, i think it would be better for the %.[/QUOTE]
I'd keep Uncharted 2, but feel free to sell WKC since WKC2 comes with with WKC1.
 
[quote name='Stry-ker']Oh i tried she wouldnt budge. In the end i ended out twenty.[/QUOTE]

oh sorry, what was her excuse/explanation?
 
[quote name='Stry-ker']Oh i tried she wouldnt budge. In the end i ended out twenty.[/QUOTE]

If you got shorted store credit you need to email Gamestop customer service with what happened. They will forward the email to the appropriate DM in your area and they will take care of the situation. Figure out how much total credit you got shafted on and let them know. If it's not an obscene amount you should get things turned in your favor.
 
TIV from today

:360:

Mass Effect 2 - $7
Brutal Legend - $2.50
Spectral Force 3 - $3.00
Star Ocean: Last Hope - $8.00
Infinite Undiscovery - $3.00
Eternal Sonata - $7.00
Viva Pinata - $2.00
Last Remnant - $2.50
Assassins Creed - $1.50

:ps2:

GTA San Andreas - $8
 
:360: CoD MW2 - $10
:360: Bayonetta - $6
:360: Splinter Cell: Conviction - $6

with the 3 +$10 it came out to $34.xx

Then picked up Super Street Fighter IV, Forza 3, and Lost Planet 2 with the Buy 2 get 1 pre-owned coupon with some cash out of pocket. Good stuff, GS.
 
Work on updating here in a couple hours. My array in my server took a dump on me around 3 AM. Damn Samsung drives.
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']TIV from today

:360:

Mass Effect 2 - $7
Brutal Legend - $2.50
Spectral Force 3 - $3.00
Star Ocean: Last Hope - $8.00
Infinite Undiscovery - $3.00
Eternal Sonata - $7.00
Viva Pinata - $2.00
Last Remnant - $2.50
Assassins Creed - $1.50

:ps2:

GTA San Andreas - $8[/QUOTE]


Wow Mass Effect 2 must have went up. It was like 3-4 a couple months ago.


It seems like Gamestop has found some sort of standard with their games. The new releases being at 20-25, and the games that are a year or two go for 6-7.


From yesterday:


:ps3:

Final Fantasy XIII - 7
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - 7
3D Dot Game Heroes - 7


Felt kinda bad getting rid of 3D Dot and Sigma 2.



Also, traded my Gamefly Spiderman Shattered Dimensions towards LA Noire. Went and bought Monopoly Streets with the $10 off preowned coupon, and turned around and traded that towards LA Noire. Got $26 each. Used another 10 off to get Dead Rising 2.
 
Picked up three games today for 5 bucks to use on the trade 3. they are, with trade in prices

:psp:

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - 6
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 - 5
Cabela's Legendary Adventures - 2.50

13.50 + 10% PUR (14.85) + 10 promo (24.85)

So yeah, really taking advantage of this. 5x what I paid.
 
[quote name='Obiwan456']Picked up three games today for 5 bucks to use on the trade 3. they are, with trade in prices

:psp:

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - 6
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 - 5
Cabela's Legendary Adventures - 2.50

13.50 + 10% PUR (14.85) + 10 promo (24.85)

So yeah, really taking advantage of this. 5x what I paid.[/QUOTE]


Where'd you pick those up? That's a good flip.
 
I traded in the following, all base...

PSP
FFVII Crisis Core - $3
Godfather Mob Wars - $2.50
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X - $3

Picked up Blazblue Continuum Shift with the extra trade value.
 
[quote name='imacgod']Where'd you pick those up? That's a good flip.[/QUOTE]

Garage sale. 3:30 PM so they had everything half off, which would have made it 7.50. I offered 5 and they took it no hesitation.
 
[quote name='gblessthanjake']How much would i get for Rayman 3ds, Borderlands GOTY xbox, Call of duty 4, Madden 07?[/QUOTE]

Look it up on the first page.
 
From today (4/30/11), all base TiVs:

:ps3: God of War Collection - 9.00
:ps3: Resistance 2 - 7.00
:360: Red Dead Redemption - 15.00
:360: Scene It: Lights, Camera, Action - 1.00
 
[quote name='gblessthanjake']How much would i get for Rayman 3ds, Borderlands GOTY xbox, Call of duty 4, Madden 07?[/QUOTE]

Assuming 3 for $10 and EDGE...(And that Rayman's TiV holds up)

:3ds:Rayman 3DS - $16.50
:360: Borderlands GOTY - $11.00
:360: Call of Duty 4 - $6.60
:360: Madden 07 - $0.17
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Bonus - $10.00

Total - $44.27
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']you can only use one coupon per item so coupons do not stack.[/QUOTE]

Can you use one coupon per item? And can you use the 5 off with the buy 2 get 1 to get 5 off two and then one free?
 
[quote name='Echelon79']Can you use one coupon per item? And can you use the 5 off with the buy 2 get 1 to get 5 off two and then one free?[/QUOTE]

You can only use one coupon per item and you cannot stack any coupons like the 5 off with the b2g1. You can choose one or the other.
 
Base Trade-In Values 5/1/11:

All games for Xbox 360

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - $15
Call of Duty World at War - $9
Fallout 3 - $3

Was able to trade these games in with the trade three games and get extra $10 credit promo offer to get Portal 2 for about $2.99 plus tax.
 
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Trade in Values from Today 5/1/2011

Kinect with AC adapter - $55.00
Lips (game only) - $5.00 *So, this actually went up according to the list posted on page one*
Kinect Adventures - $0.50
Xiaolin Showdown (DS) - $0.75

Decent enough. I just wanted to get kinect outta here since I don't have room to play it anymore. I'll at least be able to get Brink on May 10th
 
[quote name='SgtMcQuacks']So it says the HW bonus ends on the 27th, but it's still in the title. Is it really over?[/QUOTE]

It really is over it's just that the OP is not updated.
There is also a promo for 25% extra trade-in credit towards the purchase of Brink but I don't know when that expires.
 
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