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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='Tarantulas14']No I think they mistakenly left it out of the ad
On their website -Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer[/QUOTE]

so in all your saying if i had 3 sports games with a tiv of around $1 for each, i could get the 3 for $10 to work?
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']so in all your saying if i had 3 sports games with a tiv of around $1 for each, i could get the 3 for $10 to work?[/QUOTE]

No one has tried this yet, but according to the weekly ad, it should work. Do it, and let us know. Make sure you are buying something preowned in the same transaction.
 
nope, i didn't have to buy anything preowned.
it just gave me 3.34 extra for each game (3.34x3= 10.02). on my receipt it has the tradeins listed under preowned merchandise, with a pre-owned total of $28. then, under new merchandise it had trinity and the updated price of $32. from there they just applied the credit to the price and added tax.
 
I'm going to take a stab at this after lunch I think. I'm going to try 3 craptastic games- at least one of which will have a sub 2.00 TIV and put them towards a preowned product as required. I'm looking at you sneak king.
 
[quote name='technicalstylez']nope, i didn't have to buy anything preowned.
it just gave me 3.34 extra for each game (3.34x3= 10.02). on my receipt it has the tradeins listed under preowned merchandise, with a pre-owned total of $28. then, under new merchandise it had trinity and the updated price of $32. from there they just applied the credit to the price and added tax.[/QUOTE]

No... the promo for accepting games < $2 for the 3/10 requires you to buy a pre-owned game in the same transaction. You can't say that it "doesn't work" if you didn't try it the right way.
 
1. i said i bought a new/sealed trinity souls of zill ol, thats it.
2. i said i used the coupon to buy the new/sealed trinity souls of zill ol and used my credit from the trade in to help pay for it, all in one transaction.

its really not that complicated.
 
I think the ad is misprinted there is already a 3-$10 trade in deal for games over $2 until 8/21. I don't think they would have another 3-$10 that includes games less than $2 at the same time. but it is gamestop so who knows
 
[quote name='Tarantulas14']I think the ad is misprinted there is already a 3-$10 trade in deal for games over $2 until 8/21. I don't think they would have another 3-$10 that includes games less than $2 at the same time. but it is gamestop so who knows[/QUOTE]

Well the thing is I could understand them making a mistake in the weekly ad and leaving out the games under $2 are excluded. But the thing is the original offer does not have a "Trade-in value must apply towards purchase of pre-owned merchandise" clause too. Also, it's weird why they are advertising a month old promo in a 2 page weekly ad.
 
I have a near-perfect copy of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon with the case and inserts, but $5 at GS? $4.65 at Amazon? $6 at BB? Damn, what a shame.
 
[quote name='technicalstylez']1. i said i bought a new/sealed trinity souls of zill ol, thats it.
2. i said i used the coupon to buy the new/sealed trinity souls of zill ol and used my credit from the trade in to help pay for it, all in one transaction.

its really not that complicated.[/QUOTE]

I don't think you understand what everyone is questioning...

The new offer as reported in this thread (that everyone is trying to verify) is:
Trade in 3 current gen games (without mention of minimum $2 TIV) and an extra get $10 bonus IF APPLIED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A PRE-OWNED GAME.

If you didn't try to buy a PRE-OWNED GAME then you can't say it doesn't work.
 
I didn't get to the store after lunch guys so I have nothing to report. That pretty much makes this the most useless post ever so I apologize.
 
So I tried to trade in 2 Xboxes and hopefully get $100 in promo credit.
It failed.

They only give you $50 promo credit towards ONE Xbox.
Oh well, at least I still got the Xbox360 Slim for free after the trades. ^^;;
 
Yesterday I traded in several games and my old x360 Pro. I got the $10 bonus for every three games over $2 a few times and got the $50 bonus on hardware trade on the same transaction. Ended up getting a x360 slim with a little credit left over, so thanks to everyone who helped me with my questions these past few days. ! : )
 
Anybody know what an old 360 Pro 60gb system trades for? I want a new Xbox and figured I should probably trade in my old one while they have the $50 bonus.
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']Anybody know what an old 360 Pro 60gb system trades for? I want a new Xbox and figured I should probably trade in my old one while they have the $50 bonus.[/QUOTE]

They all go for $60 + $50 core, take the hard drive out and sell it on craigslist.
 
I traded in the following games (base values below) with my DS Lite for the $99 3DS deal for PUR Pro members:

:ds:
Final Fantasy III - $3 (no change)
Rhythm Heaven - $5 (no change)

:ps3:
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions - $10 ($2 drop, I think)

:wii:
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor - $5 ($1 raise)
Super Paper Mario - $10 ($2 drop)
WarioWare: Smooth Moves - $8 ($1 raise, I think)

After bonuses (PUR 10% and $20 extra for six games) I received $65.14. That plus the $70 credit for the DS Lite and the $20 credit I still had on my PUR card reduced the 3DS price to just under $25 (after tax). I'm still reeling from paying so little! :hot:
 
This came up earlier but has anyone gotten the VSHIP to stack with CAG16? My order is over $24.99 but it keeps saying I do not qualify.
 
so has anyone had any luck trying the trade 3 promo as it is written in the weekly ad? seems like no one has actually tried it correctly yet, and im too far away away to test it myself. if the ad isnt just a misprint, that deal would have been amazing
 
Question: Has anyone traded in a Wii Balance Board recently? The last time I tried to trade it in (about a month or two ago), the girl told me GS didn't accept them for trade-ins due to health and sanitary reasons (bare feet and all), and the store didn't take used headsets for the same reason.

I didn't know if she was blowing smoke up my ass, if this was a YMMV store policy, or if it was actually legit.
 
[quote name='lunker']Question: Has anyone traded in a Wii Balance Board recently? The last time I tried to trade it in (about a month or two ago), the girl told me GS didn't accept them for trade-ins due to health and sanitary reasons (bare feet and all), and the store didn't take used headsets for the same reason.

I didn't know if she was blowing smoke up my ass, if this was a YMMV store policy, or if it was actually legit.[/QUOTE]

That's odd. I've never heard of that before, but I haven't traded in either. I remember they had a sale on balance boards a couple months ago, but not enough to clear them out as they went back up to regular price the next week.
 
[quote name='lunker']Question: Has anyone traded in a Wii Balance Board recently? The last time I tried to trade it in (about a month or two ago), the girl told me GS didn't accept them for trade-ins due to health and sanitary reasons (bare feet and all), and the store didn't take used headsets for the same reason.

I didn't know if she was blowing smoke up my ass, if this was a YMMV store policy, or if it was actually legit.[/QUOTE]


I have not tried to trade in a balance board, but my local GS has a large pile of used balanced boards rotting in the corner, so I think the trading in part is ymmv store policy. Is there another store nearby that you could try?
 
I am planing on trading in
Dead Rising 2
FIFA 11
Some other game I find.

Is it worth it to get a year of PowerUp Rewards PRO and maybe buy SSFIV 3D with it or would I be better off trading them on Goozex?
 
[quote name='taylort3']so has anyone had any luck trying the trade 3 promo as it is written in the weekly ad? seems like no one has actually tried it correctly yet, and im too far away away to test it myself. if the ad isnt just a misprint, that deal would have been amazing[/QUOTE] I used it yesterday a few times at once. It also stacks with the $50 extra hardware bonus and the 3DS promo.
 
[quote name='Squal']I used it yesterday a few times at once. It also stacks with the $50 extra hardware bonus and the 3DS promo.[/QUOTE]

So you were able to trade in games with a value below $2 and still get the $10 bonus?
 
I'll attempt to find games below $2 value I no longer want and try this today. It's been way too long for us to have this confirmed or denied. This is CAG, I'd expect to have this properly tried day 1.
 
Some trade values from yesterday:

:gc:
Starfox Assault: $3

:ds:
Lux-Pain: $1

:wii:
Captain America - Super Soldier: $12

:360:
Halo 3 ODST: $5
Forza Motorsport 3: $10
 
The trade 3, get $10 did NOT work for games under $2 toward preowned. I first had him scan a preowned game, then he added trades for 3 games (two were over $2, one was not). No bonus whatsoever. Then I removed the preowned game, removed the cheap game, and added another game, and the 3 for $10 worked.

I guess the ad is just a terrible misprint. He told me they are probably just "wanting to get you to buy pre-owned" and it's not a requirement for the 3 for $10 and that the "see store for details" clause on the ad must mean that they'll tell you under $2 is excluded. Finally, it's solved. Sucky, but oh well. Still capitalized on the regular 3/10.

:360:
Gears of War - $2
Blood Stone 007 - $8

:wii:
Top Spin 3 - $2.50

Also of note: they accepted my HDMI cable (still $5) no problem. The funny part is this is another gamestop (EBGames) IN THE SAME MALL. As previously noted before, the guy who originally told me they couldn't take them must've just been an asshole.
 
8/14/11
No change to TIVs
Clash of the Titans (X360): $9
Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection (X360): $7
Dead to Rights: Retribution (X360): $8

I'm surprised that Clash of the Titans gets $9 base. The game recieived universally bad reviews and BB and Amazon only give $6 or less. I got $13.24 for it after $3.34 bonus and 10% PUR. It only cost me $5.34 at TRU clearance sale.
 
[quote name='xskaxninjax']The trade 3, get $10 did NOT work for games under $2 toward preowned. I first had him scan a preowned game, then he added trades for 3 games (two were over $2, one was not). No bonus whatsoever. Then I removed the preowned game, removed the cheap game, and added another game, and the 3 for $10 worked.

I guess the ad is just a terrible misprint. He told me they are probably just "wanting to get you to buy pre-owned" and it's not a requirement for the 3 for $10 and that the "see store for details" clause on the ad must mean that they'll tell you under $2 is excluded. Finally, it's solved. Sucky, but oh well. Still capitalized on the regular 3/10.

:360:
Gears of War - $2
Blood Stone 007 - $8

:wii:
Top Spin 3 - $2.50

Also of note: they accepted my HDMI cable (still $5) no problem. The funny part is this is another gamestop (EBGames) IN THE SAME MALL. As previously noted before, the guy who originally told me they couldn't take them must've just been an asshole.[/QUOTE]

Hey thanks for that. Guess we were all waiting for one another to try it out and nobody actually did it. Sucks though, for a moment I thought my old MLB 08 would come in handy.

Wow and HDMI cables trade in for $5? I have one lying around that I got for like $1.
 
Traded in L.A. Noire (PS3), Alan Wake, and Splinter Cell: Conviction and got $40.82. Now sitting on $545.03 in credit (got a $500 gift card from contest).
 
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