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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 or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

Guaranteed $30/$40 on select games (Varying End Dates)
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Rotating promo list found at http://www.gamestop.com/collection/trade-in
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$125 in credit on PS3/360 traded towards New PS4 (Ends 11/9/14)
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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, 20, 21,22,23,24,25

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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Gdogg said:
I read somewhere recently on this thread that Gamestop was going to start printing codes for the B2G1 with powerup renewal on the receipt when you buy it instead of emailing it later. Has this rolled out yet??
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I renewed my PUR yesterday and they do print out the b2g1 coupon on your receipt. I was able to use it right away.

 
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I did a trade in today, by default the COD promo does NOT apply even when you put the trade value towards COD AW.  The employee has to put in a special EBC code to get the extra 20% bonus to kick in, my gamestop employees are cool and spent a few minutes looking stuff up before they figured it out.  It kicked in an extra 20% bonus, so 30% total bonus to TIV.

One other nice thing is that the COD AW receipt you get gets another destiny shader code, if you want to give it to a friend

 
tearsintherain said:
I did a trade in today, by default the COD promo does NOT apply even when you put the trade value towards COD AW. The employee has to put in a special EBC code to get the extra 20% bonus to kick in, my gamestop employees are cool and spent a few minutes looking stuff up before they figured it out. It kicked in an extra 20% bonus, so 30% total bonus to TIV.

One other nice thing is that the COD AW receipt you get gets another destiny shader code, if you want to give it to a friend
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Can I be that friend? :)
 
tearsintherain said:
I did a trade in today, by default the COD promo does NOT apply even when you put the trade value towards COD AW. The employee has to put in a special EBC code to get the extra 20% bonus to kick in, my gamestop employees are cool and spent a few minutes looking stuff up before they figured it out. It kicked in an extra 20% bonus, so 30% total bonus to TIV.

One other nice thing is that the COD AW receipt you get gets another destiny shader code, if you want to give it to a friend
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Thanks for the heads-up. I'll be sure to have the employee enter that code for my trade-in tomorrow.

 
Is the current trade in price of $14 for a Dualshock 3 and $12 for a 360 wireless controller a good trade? How often do bonus credit appears for accessories?
 
MPoWeRM3 said:
Is the current trade in price of $14 for a Dualshock 3 and $12 for a 360 wireless controller a good trade? How often do bonus credit appears for accessories?
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Pretty low to me...you could probably sell them on CAG for $20 in good condition.

I still have a Vita coupon available, looking to trade for pretty much anything.
 
When I went to trade in for the COD: AW, the 30% doesn't apply, they told me that the extra bonus will be added into my account on Monday they said.

Also, are they allowed to force you to put all of your credit into the COD. I was planning on putting some down and pre-ordering 2K15 since it comes out before and then paying off/canceling COD later, but the manager made me put all 60 down.

 
InedibleFood said:
When I went to trade in for the COD: AW, the 30% doesn't apply, they told me that the extra bonus will be added into my account on Monday they said.

Also, are they allowed to force you to put all of your credit into the COD. I was planning on putting some down and pre-ordering 2K15 since it comes out before and then paying off/canceling COD later, but the manager made me put all 60 down.
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I don't know why you would believe and accept that it would be added to your account on a later day.

It's YMMV. Some allow you $5 while others force the entire amount.

 
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InedibleFood said:
When I went to trade in for the COD: AW, the 30% doesn't apply, they told me that the extra bonus will be added into my account on Monday they said.

Also, are they allowed to force you to put all of your credit into the COD. I was planning on putting some down and pre-ordering 2K15 since it comes out before and then paying off/canceling COD later, but the manager made me put all 60 down.
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They lied on all accounts.
 
InedibleFood said:
When I went to trade in for the COD: AW, the 30% doesn't apply, they told me that the extra bonus will be added into my account on Monday they said.

Also, are they allowed to force you to put all of your credit into the COD. I was planning on putting some down and pre-ordering 2K15 since it comes out before and then paying off/canceling COD later, but the manager made me put all 60 down.
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wow you got conned and bullshitted and bit there hook and lost out on the extra money since I assumed you signed at the end of the transaction correct? Yea after you sign you agree to the price at that point and the games is now there's and you have no say otherwise and they have no obligation at that point to pay you any more later
 
dreamer131313 said:
wow you got conned and bullshitted and bit there hook and lost out on the extra money since I assumed you signed at the end of the transaction correct? Yea after you sign you agree to the price at that point and the games is now there's and you have no say otherwise and they have no obligation at that point to pay you any more later
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I didn't realize there was no 30%, until i came back to ask.

 
InedibleFood said:
I didn't realize there was no 30%, until i came back to ask.
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that why you always double check the numbers every single time before signing everything over so sorry to say this but you are shit out luck this time and just going to have to accept the lost of the extra credit and take it as a lesson learnt and just double check all future trade ins before signing the games over
 
InedibleFood said:
When I went to trade in for the COD: AW, the 30% doesn't apply, they told me that the extra bonus will be added into my account on Monday they said.

Also, are they allowed to force you to put all of your credit into the COD. I was planning on putting some down and pre-ordering 2K15 since it comes out before and then paying off/canceling COD later, but the manager made me put all 60 down.
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That employee did the right thing, don't listen to these other posters. I also am looking forward to checking my account on Monday for the extra 30%.

 
dreamer131313 said:
that why you always double check the numbers every single time before signing everything over so sorry to say this but you are shit out luck this time and just going to have to accept the lost of the extra credit and take it as a lesson learnt and just double check all future trade ins before signing the games over
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I thought I was good because I explicitly asked before starting the trade, "are you doing 30% extra if I pre-order CoD," to which she said yes. I have to berate her with a survey now... Hopefully corporate will do something, if not oh well.

 
InedibleFood said:
I thought I was good because I explicitly asked before starting the trade, "are you doing 30% extra if I pre-order CoD," to which she said yes. I have to berate her with a survey now... Hopefully corporate will do something, if not oh well.
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Do it. I've had several bad experiences at Gamestop but there was one in particular that had me super pissed off. So, I did that tellgamestop.com survey which has their associate number (or whatever it's called) and wrote a scolding rant about how pissed off I was and then about a week later (after I had pretty much forgotten about it) I got a phone call from whom which I'm assuming is someone higher up in the ranks because it wasn't the local store manager and he apologized and asked me to tell him what happened again and then he told me that'd he call the gamestop and tell them I can come in and pick up any pre-owned title for $20 or less.

I ended up not going to pick up my free game because I didn't want to deal with the same dick employees.

EDIT: And that particular employee wasn't there much longer after that but I'm not sure if that's my doing or just coincidental.

 
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I have to berate her with a survey now... Hopefully corporate will do something, if not oh well.
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Don't do that. Go to the store and "THREATEN" her with a bad survey. Tell her if she doesn't give you what you want, she's going to get the worst possible survey ever along with a call to corporate to complain. It works everytime. Don't get bullied.

 
tearsintherain said:
I did a trade in today, by default the COD promo does NOT apply even when you put the trade value towards COD AW. The employee has to put in a special EBC code to get the extra 20% bonus to kick in, my gamestop employees are cool and spent a few minutes looking stuff up before they figured it out. It kicked in an extra 20% bonus, so 30% total bonus to TIV.

One other nice thing is that the COD AW receipt you get gets another destiny shader code, if you want to give it to a friend
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My bad thought it was 30/40% extra like previous promos, not 20/30%.
 
AvengedBacklog said:
Pretty low to me...you could probably sell them on CAG for $20 in good condition.

I still have a Vita coupon available, looking to trade for pretty much anything.
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Both are in good condition but both PS3 and 360 controllers' left sticks move a bit on its own so I don't want any CAG to end up with something like this, unless it's an easy fix.

 
Vigilante said:
Huh?

I thought it lasted all weekend. :whistle2:k I hope we can get confirmation tomorrow.
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the email states it is good for the weekend. Here is the fine print in case somebody wants to refer to this:

"**Triple Your Bonus: Triple bonus points equals 30%. Games must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the store listed above only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra credit applies only when trading games and accessories. It does not apply to the trade of systems or consumer electronics. Offer valid 9/27/14 through 9/28/14."
 
Is there any console trade in deals coming soon? I am trying to get rid of 2 xbox 360's to get an xbox one. Prob going to trade in my vita to get some credit towards it too using that $50 coupon.

 
Zalaki said:
Is there any console trade in deals coming soon? I am trying to get rid of 2 xbox 360's to get an xbox one. Prob going to trade in my vita to get some credit towards it too using that $50 coupon.
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We don't know until it happens or an employee tells us. Give it some time or don't and trade it in now depending on the model. The last one gave you 75-150 depending on the model so I doubt they will give you much more with future promos.

 
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Chiming in with donut2922 and tearsintherain as in the promo is good today and tomorrow and it does require an EBC code to activate the promo (employees at my store had the code taped to their screen for ease). It is also combined 30% bump as in 20% + 10% in PUR bump. Still not too shabby with the values holding.

 
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Cod AW promo didn't work for me.
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This has to be one of the biggest clusterfuks. I went to one GS that was busy as hell, told them I wanted to do the 30%. Showed him the ad. The associate and the manager didn't know what to do. Told me that I would get 30% extra POINTS online. Called BS, they didn't want to help.

Went to another GS. GS lackey didn't know anything about promo. Lackey went to get the store manager who didn't know anything about the promo. Hell they even had the promo on the weekly flyer sitting in front of the register. I meanwhile looked on CAG to see that an EBC code was needed. Even showed manager the CAG post.

Manager took a while to find EBC code in the store email and said that I had to pay the full $59.99 + tax. Called BS, said I only wanted to put down $5. I asked for the EBC code and he didn't want to give it to me because he said the code was from Activision and for associate use only. Told him I will report his store. He said you can do whatever you want since he is the manger and can set store policy.

After letting off some fumes, I finally did the trade in for the 30% total (which was PUR 10% + 20% EBC code). With the trade I ended up getting ~$20 extra for the COD promotion on top of the regular PUR 10%.

CAG: Since I paid for COD in full can I just go in another day and cancel? or Do I have to wait until release, pick-up the game, and then return the game?

 
Yeah u can go back in 5 minutes later and cancel. Does anyone have the code and can share it? The GS stores I visited knew about the promo but no clue about the ebc code
 
SigV said:
This has to be one of the biggest clusterfuks. I went to one GS that was busy as hell, told them I wanted to do the 30%. Showed him the ad. The associate and the manager didn't know what to do. Told me that I would get 30% extra POINTS online. Called BS, they didn't want to help.

Went to another GS. GS lackey didn't know anything about promo. Lackey went to get the store manager who didn't know anything about the promo. Hell they even had the promo on the weekly flyer sitting in front of the register. I meanwhile looked on CAG to see that an EBC code was needed. Even showed manager the CAG post.

Manager took a while to find EBC code in the store email and said that I had to pay the full $59.99 + tax. Called BS, said I only wanted to put down $5. I asked for the EBC code and he didn't want to give it to me because he said the code was from Activision and for associate use only. Told him I will report his store. He said you can do whatever you want since he is the manger and can set store policy.

After letting off some fumes, I finally did the trade in for the 30% total (which was PUR 10% + 20% EBC code). With the trade I ended up getting ~$20 extra for the COD promotion on top of the regular PUR 10%.

CAG: Since I paid for COD in full can I just go in another day and cancel? or Do I have to wait until release, pick-up the game, and then return the game?
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Talk to the manager and cancel that joint

 
SigV said:
This has to be one of the biggest clusterfuks. I went to one GS that was busy as hell, told them I wanted to do the 30%. Showed him the ad. The associate and the manager didn't know what to do. Told me that I would get 30% extra POINTS online. Called BS, they didn't want to help.

Went to another GS. GS lackey didn't know anything about promo. Lackey went to get the store manager who didn't know anything about the promo. Hell they even had the promo on the weekly flyer sitting in front of the register. I meanwhile looked on CAG to see that an EBC code was needed. Even showed manager the CAG post.

Manager took a while to find EBC code in the store email and said that I had to pay the full $59.99 + tax. Called BS, said I only wanted to put down $5. I asked for the EBC code and he didn't want to give it to me because he said the code was from Activision and for associate use only. Told him I will report his store. He said you can do whatever you want since he is the manger and can set store policy.

After letting off some fumes, I finally did the trade in for the 30% total (which was PUR 10% + 20% EBC code). With the trade I ended up getting ~$20 extra for the COD promotion on top of the regular PUR 10%.

CAG: Since I paid for COD in full can I just go in another day and cancel? or Do I have to wait until release, pick-up the game, and then return the game?
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To be fair, most stores make you put the full value towards the game, it's pretty YMMV to only have to put $5 down. Also, you can cancel the pre-order whenever you like, and will not lose the extra trade in credit (though the manager may lie to you and say you will lose the bonus by cancelling).

I would burn the manager on the survey you got on your receipt, for being rude and not knowing about the promotion.

 
Anyone ever been banned from using coupons before? I was gonna buy some pokemon to boomerang and the employee said they got an email to not let me use coupons. I'm guessing it's a mix of too many birthday and congregate coupons. I was still able to trade games in tho so I'm not totally banned
 
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