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NEW THREAD LOCATED HERE: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/316500-gamestop-tivpromos-thread-xxi-3-extra-on-every-game-2-and-higher-when-trading-in-3-or-more-games-kindle-cards-come-back/

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. I may not always know it.

5/13

360

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Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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

50% extra credit on trade *WITH COUPON FROM RENEWING POWERUP PRO ONLY* (Ends 6/30, close of business)
GameStop.com said:
GameStop currently has a promotion where when you get a new or renew your PowerUp Rewards Pro you are getting a coupon for 50% on a trade done with that coupon. Works on games and hardware.

"50% extra in-store credit for every item you trade

Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend with or without notice. Expires 7/31/13"
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30% extra credit towards select products. (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, accessories, systems, smart phones, tablets and more toward:

  • SOL Republic headphones
  • Nexus 7 32GB
  • Net-10
  • NCAA Football 14
  • Pikmin 3
  • Disney Infinity
  • Saints Row IV
  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • FIFA 14
  • Battlefield 4
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$3 extra on every game $2 and higher when trading in 3 or more (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get $3 extra in-store for every game you trade, when you trade 3 or more games.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.
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Trade 2 eligible games get new game for $9.99 (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get any new game valued at $59.99 for $9.99 when you trade in 2 eligible games:
Army of Two Devil's Cartel
BioShock Infinite
Call of Duty Black Ops 2
Dead Island Riptide
Defiance
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
FIFA Soccer 13
Fire Emblem Awakening
Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
Gears of War: Judgment
God of War: Ascension
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
LEGO City: Undercover
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Major League Baseball 2K13
Mario Party 9
Mass Effect Trilogy
Metroid Prime Trilogy
MLB 13: The Show
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
NHL 13
Ni No Kuni:Wrath of the White Witch
One Piece Unlimited Adventure
Pokemon HeartGold
Pokemon SoulSilver
Star Trek
Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition
Super Mario Bros, New 2
Super Mario Bros. New
Super Mario Bros. New U
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Tales of Graces f
Tiger Woods 14
WWE 13
Xenoblade Chronicles
Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

*Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game priced $59.98 or higher. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.
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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, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, Old thread links don't work,,,,,

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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Base values for 5/27:
:wii: Mario Kart Wii - $12.00
:wii: Component Cable - $4.25
:wii: Racing Wheel - $0.25

:ps3: Sixaxis controller - $17.00

:vita: 8GB Memory Card - $8.00

:360: Hard Drive Data Transfer Cable - $7.00
:360: Hitman Trilogy HD Premium - $15.00
:360: Your Shape Fitness 2012 - $10.00
:360: Halo 4 - $10.00
:360: Bioshock Infinite - $15.00
:360: Charge Cable - $3.50
 
[quote name='JP']Yeah, it even says on the card can be used on anything on Amazon's website.[/QUOTE]

Awesome thx. Looks like ill be trading stuff in that may end up becoming some good amazon credit
 
Got some trades in for the day:

5/27/13

:360:

Game of Thrones 5
Alan Wake 5
XCOM: Enemy Unknown 12
Dead or Alive 5 5
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 12
Forza Horizon 15
The Darkness 2 2
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct 10

Total after bonuses 107.60 except I purchased Defiance for 49.99 so walked out with another 57.61 on my card towards the PS4 when it opens for Pre-Order.

(Grand total so far 368.60)
 
[quote name='jgressley']Base values for 5/27:
:wii: Mario Kart Wii - $12.00
:wii: Component Cable - $4.25
:wii: Racing Wheel - $0.25

:ps3: Sixaxis controller - $17.00

:vita: 8GB Memory Card - $8.00

:360: Hard Drive Data Transfer Cable - $7.00
:360: Hitman Trilogy HD Premium - $15.00
:360: Your Shape Fitness 2012 - $10.00
:360: Halo 4 - $10.00
:360: Bioshock Infinite - $15.00
:360: Charge Cable - $3.50[/QUOTE]

I BUY THAT VITA CARD OFF YOU at those prices :)
 
hey guys,
just got back from gamestop and traded in my 250gb xbox slim and the base value has been upped to 135. w/ the 50% trade in coupon for renewing pro membership, came out to 202.50. (i renewed on saturday and got my coupon today)
 
:ps3:Skyrim 10
:ps3:Asura's Wrath 7
:ps3:Dead Space 3 11
:ps3:Dragon Age Origins:Ultimate Edition 9
:ps3:Shadows Of The Damned 2.5
:3ds:Rayman 3D 3
:3ds:Resident Evil Revelations 5
:psp:Rayman Origins 7
:3ds:Pinball Hall Of Fame 1

Obviously passed on the Shadows and Pinball trades so traded in the other seven. I was out the door with $92.20 credit and and now have $446.86 in my black friday console fund. I will trade in 1 more set of 7 before the end of the promo. If anyone wants a sealed Shadows of the Damned PS3, PM me. You get it for $8 shipped.
 
May 27 TIV

XBOX 360

CYRSIS 2 - 3.50
MEDAL OF HONOR: WARFIGHTER - 5.00
DEAD SPACE 2 -5.00
SNIPER ELITE V2 - 6.00
SPEC OPS - 8.00

PS VITA

WIPEOUT - 5.00

PS3

HEAVY RAIN DIRECTORS CUT - 5.00

After all the bonuses I got $76.25 which is pretty good because I got all those games for under $10

After that I went to Blockbuster down the street and got Left for Dead 2 and Portal 2 for 14.99 buy 1 get 1 free and Fallout New Vegas and Killzone 3 for 6.99 b1g1 took them to Gamestop and kept Killzone 3 and got

MAY 27 TIV

XBOX 360

FALLOUT NV - 3.00
PORTAL 2 - 15.00
LEFT FOR DEAD 2 - 15.00

After bonuses I got $46.30, which is not bad because I spent $22 for them and $24 profit and a free game (Killzone 3)
 
So pissed at myself. Last time I went into trade I was using my little keychain tab and somehow managed to lose it. Well I have like $500 on my card so today I had to go in and move it all from my large card to a gift card. Ends up costing me like $27 since WI has tax free trade credit. Only good thing is I most likely will use it on kindle cards.
 
5/27 (base)

:ps3: Dead Space 2 - $5
:ps3: Saints Row 3 - $12
:ps3: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - $3.50 (argh, $1 drop from yesterday)
:ps3: Zone of the Enders HD Collection - $7.50
:ps3: Devil May Cry 4 - $3
:ps3: Need For Speed: The Run - $6
:ps3: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 - $3.50
:ps3: Fallout New Vegas - $1.50

They had Shell gift cards available behind the counter still wrapped in plastic in a big stack, I had to specifically ask for them.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Not to be that guy, but FYI Metro 2033 sells for about $45 used before fees on Amazon currently.[/QUOTE]

Thats what its for sale for...not what it sells for. It sells for about $26-$29 on ebay...minus fees.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']It's not that big a deal for me; it's just weird/slightly frustrating that that happens.

In other news: In the span of 24 hours, I sold my copy of Metro 2033 :)360:) for $42 after fees on Amazon Marketplace, so there's definitely a market out there for it.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='JaylisJayP']Thats what its for sale for...not what it sells for. It sells for about $26-$29 on ebay...minus fees.[/QUOTE]

I guess people are actually paying that much on Amazon for some reason. I think that was about 6 days ago. Edit: yeah on 5/21

I am sure it is not the norm though.
 
Now the only new information is

Super Street Fighter 3ds 4$
Both ps2 Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 $5
Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion 3ds 4$

Also the funny thing was that the cashier actually took the duplicate games and put them in the same trade. "I never heard that you couldn't stack the same game," is what she said lol.

So the other games were (all same values as previously reported)
Black Ops 2
Kirby return to dreamland x2
 
I don't see why GameStop wouldn't let you do that.

I just recommend spacing transactions like a few $50 and $100 transactions so that employees won't get upset and flag you.
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']Thats what its for sale for...not what it sells for. It sells for about $26-$29 on ebay...minus fees.[/QUOTE]

i sold two complete copies of metro 2033 last week on ebay for $45 and $50..
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']I guess people are actually paying that much on Amazon for some reason. I think that was about 6 days ago. Edit: yeah on 5/21

I am sure it is not the norm though.[/QUOTE]

I stand corrected.
 
[quote name='killer9']Hey guys do you think gamestop would let me convert my 450 dollars worth of gamestop giftcards to amazon kindle cards?[/QUOTE]

I just did 250 so 450 should be ok
 
[quote name='killer9']Hey guys do you think gamestop would let me convert my 450 dollars worth of gamestop giftcards to amazon kindle cards?[/QUOTE]

i would but already have 600 on amazon thanks to the old high best buy trade in prices


now

600 amazon
250 gamestop (maybe up to 350 after tomorrow)
and
still 550 at best buy
 
5/27

:360: Mass Effect 3 - $4.00
:360: Sonic Generations - $10.00
:360: Dishonored - $10.00
:360: Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition - $9.00
:360: Alan Wake - $5.00
:360: Soul Calibur 5 - $6.00
:360: Dead Space 3 - $11.00
:360: Saints Row 3 - $15.00
:360: Rayman Origins - $7.00

:ps3: Heavy Rain - $5.00

:wii: Just Dance 4 - $11.00
:wii: Super Mario Galaxy 2 - $15.00
 
Can't decide whether or not to convert my credit to amazon or not. Have about $400 in credit I want to save towards a PS4.

I'll be in Chicago by then, and I don't trust getting packages like that in an apartment.
 
I did $250 one day and $200 a few days later. I would've done it all in one shot, but they didn't have enough cards. Employees didn't care.
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Can't decide whether or not to convert my credit to amazon or not. Have about $400 in credit I want to save towards a PS4.

I'll be in Chicago by then, and I don't trust getting packages like that in an apartment.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't worry so much about that but unless you want it day 1 then you should probably just get it from Gamestop. That is if you moved near your local store by then and pre-orders aren't sold out. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you shouldn't pay tax so long as you're paying off the console in credit.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']I did $250 one day and $200 a few days later. I would've done it all in one shot, but they didn't have enough cards. Employees didn't care.[/QUOTE]

I'm actually going to do this so I could get a new ps3 slim, but don't care so much for any of their bundles. I just feel sort of bad trading all that in just to get Kindle cards lol. Maybe I'll pre-order GTA V or something.
 
[quote name='killer9']Alright gonna try it on the weekend been banned at gamestop.com for years now so dont shop at gamestop anymore.[/QUOTE]

If you don't mind me asking, why did the ban you?
 
[quote name='xFatalFlaw']I wouldn't worry so much about that but unless you want it day 1 then you should probably just get it from Gamestop. That is if you moved near your local store by then and pre-orders aren't sold out. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you shouldn't pay tax so long as you're paying off the console in credit.[/QUOTE]
Getting taxed on purchases paid with credit is ymmv depending on laws for your gamestop location.
 
[quote name='xFatalFlaw']I wouldn't worry so much about that but unless you want it day 1 then you should probably just get it from Gamestop. That is if you moved near your local store by then and pre-orders aren't sold out. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you shouldn't pay tax so long as you're paying off the console in credit.[/QUOTE]
Does anybody know how credit purchases work in IL? Would be nice not to pay tax on what will be at least a $399 purchase, more likely $499

I think I'm just gonna stick with Gamestop, because I do want it day 1. If when I get there pre-orders are full then I can wait a bit to get one.

Probably gonna atleast grab one $50 amazon card though so I can pick up a few gamess I've been wanting.
 
[quote name='kickrockz713']If you don't mind me asking, why did the ban you?[/QUOTE]


To this day i have no clue i did order alot of stuff that year ps3 and such with nothing but credit
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Does anybody know how credit purchases work in IL? Would be nice not to pay tax on what will be at least a $399 purchase, more likely $499

I think I'm just gonna stick with Gamestop, because I do want it day 1. If when I get there pre-orders are full then I can wait a bit to get one.

Probably gonna atleast grab one $50 amazon card though so I can pick up a few gamess I've been wanting.[/QUOTE]
From the FAQs in the OP:

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:
 
[quote name='klimb22']From the FAQs in the OP:

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:[/QUOTE]

Darn CA
 
[quote name='killercane']They scan it in by model and serial #. My understanding is you would have to trade the hd separately. Could be wrong however.[/QUOTE]

First part is correct, but you need the correct 250 gb hard drive. They won't take it and usually check to verify by going to about system in the menu.
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Can't decide whether or not to convert my credit to amazon or not. Have about $400 in credit I want to save towards a PS4.

I'll be in Chicago by then, and I don't trust getting packages like that in an apartment.[/QUOTE]

Check if you got any amazon lockers nearby. I do this to save tax by picking it up at a 7-11 in Portland.
 
Yes to kindle cards in CA.

tivs mon 5/27
3ds XL 100
3ds 75
Zelda skyward sword 16
wwe 12 wii 11
kirby dreamland 17
COD BLOPS 2 PS3 20
COD BLOPS 2 360 20
half life orange box 360 12

5/24
kingdom hearts ps2 5
finding nemo escape big blue 3ds 7
rabbids rumble 3ds 5
golden eye wii 5
sonic black knight wii 5
sonic secret rings wii 5
saints row 2 360 7
shift 2 unleashed 360 3
sonic unleashed ps3 5

5/22
mlb 12 the show vita 4
house dead 2 & 3 return wii 5
gta iv 360 7
 
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[quote name='sp00ge']I did $250 one day and $200 a few days later. I would've done it all in one shot, but they didn't have enough cards. Employees didn't care.[/QUOTE]

I should have done more today. They still had the cards in their plastic wrap in a drawer when I went in Monday. I bought 5 $50 cards but they had probably 10 more of those and a whole pack of $25 cards as well. I'd probably just want to preorder the new consoles (well, PS4 at least) from GS anyway. But I have more than enough for that left over. I am probably going to build a PC instead of getting the ONE at launch so I'll try to use as much GS credit (via Amazon) as possible for that. I also put some of the credit on my wife's account for her Kindle addiction. I don't need that dipping into the credit card and I haven't been trading many games to Amazon recently so her credit was running low.

[quote name='cancerman1120']So pissed at myself. Last time I went into trade I was using my little keychain tab and somehow managed to lose it. Well I have like $500 on my card so today I had to go in and move it all from my large card to a gift card. Ends up costing me like $27 since WI has tax free trade credit. Only good thing is I most likely will use it on kindle cards.[/QUOTE]

Couldn't they just put it on another trade card? I nearly always get them to put my trades directly on to a second card since I don't want to carry around a lot of credit on my PUR card. Or could they not do that since you had to "purchase" the new credit?

[quote name='Abeja']Yeah went in today and got 200 in Amazon GC, 15 to Taco Bell, and 60 in Steam wallet.[/QUOTE]

OK, I am now suddenly in need of Steam money and would like to do this instead of using a CC directly on Steam (especially since most of the games will go on my son's account). Are these cards or something you just ask them to do on the register (and it shows the code on the receipt)? I don't think I saw cards there for Steam but they have so many different cards I might have missed it.
 
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OK, I am now suddenly in need of Steam money and would like to do this instead of using a CC directly on Steam (especially since most of the games will go on my son's account). Are these cards or something you just ask them to do on a receipt? I don't think I saw cards there for Steam but they have so many different cards I might have missed it.[/QUOTE]


On the small computer section of the store there are some steam cards. You could technically just ask for it while they ring you up but they print on your receipt
 
[quote name='BryanDGAF']On the small computer section of the store there are some steam cards. You could technically just ask for it while they ring you up but they print on your receipt[/QUOTE]

D'oh! Could have used one today when I went up there. I doubt I'll be back to GS within the next week.
 
[quote name='usagi']Getting taxed on purchases paid with credit is ymmv depending on laws for your gamestop location.[/QUOTE]

There is no tax on credit purchases in Illinois. I bought my Wii U here totally with credit.
 
[quote name='finstersucks']First part is correct, but you need the correct 250 gb hard drive. They won't take it and usually check to verify by going to about system in the menu.[/QUOTE]
I was referring to trading in the 320 hd separately.
 
I'm in a state that is suppose to not be taxed when making purchases with full credit, yet the tax always shows up.
Should I point that out to the cashier?
 
[quote name='Miken']I'm in a state that is suppose to not be taxed when making purchases with full credit, yet the tax always shows up.
Should I point that out to the cashier?[/QUOTE]
The list isn't 100% accurate, user generated. Also, there may be county laws that take effect too.
 
[quote name='klimb22']From the FAQs in the OP:

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:[/QUOTE]

I can confirm florida or atleast in the jacksonville area we don't get charge tax when purchasing with credit
 
[quote name='SInX4Lyfe']I can confirm florida or atleast in the jacksonville area we don't get charge tax when purchasing with credit[/QUOTE]

That's good to know...since I'm moving to Florida this week :D
 
Updated lists and database

[quote name='SInX4Lyfe']I can confirm florida or atleast in the jacksonville area we don't get charge tax when purchasing with credit[/QUOTE]

I've changed the third listing to may/may not depending on county laws and moved Florida over to it.
 
[quote name='Miken']I'm in a state that is suppose to not be taxed when making purchases with full credit, yet the tax always shows up.
Should I point that out to the cashier?[/QUOTE]
IIRC, I thought I remembered someone saying store credit on a gift card was taxed, but credit on a PUR card was not.
 
[quote name='klimb22']IIRC, I thought I remembered someone saying store credit on a gift card was taxed, but credit on a PUR card was not.[/QUOTE]

There should be two different cards. The first is a trade card which, if your state is not taxed, should not get tax on purchases. The second is a traditional gift card, which will be taxed. The trade card should be red, the gift card is generally black. The trade card is a PUR card substitute generally for when people lose their PUR card or don't have it with them.
 
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