GameStop TIV/Promos XXVI: Values available on Android/iOS app. Games with guaranteed $40/$30 and more!

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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)
GameStop.com said:
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)
GameStop.com said:
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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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If anyone has an extra coupon, I'd sure appreciate it.

I'm hoping to go trade a few things after work today, but unless the store has a coupon, or a fellow cag helps me out, I'll just hang on to my stuff. 50% is a big difference.
 
I wonder if this is going to be the last time we get a big window like this at Gamestop.

I can totally imagine the faces of east coast cags like DS2U sweatin' bullets at the registers this morning :)

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GamerDude316 said:
To trade in my copy of Skyward Sword or not...I bought it like 3 years ago ($10 sears clearance) and havent even played it yet...
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If you intend on playing it you'd have to end up getting it for less than $20 again next time to break even which is not likely. But if you're in no rush, you could probably get a digital version or something down the road?

 
GamerDude316 said:
To trade in my copy of Skyward Sword or not...I bought it like 3 years ago ($10 sears clearance) and havent even played it yet...
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Base for it is $30.00

Trade it in as disk and pick up later for cheaper down the road with the Bday coupon and or B2G1 free sale on wii / ds games that they do every so often and or with Steal of the Week coupon.

 
I've gotta go here in a bit, if anyone could spare a 50% code, I would be grateful. If not, no worries :)
 
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DealSeeker2U said:
Base for it is $30.00

Trade it in as disk and pick up later for cheaper down the road with the Bday coupon and or B2G1 free sale on wii / ds games that they do every so often and or with Steal of the Week coupon.
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Yeah, that's probably what I'll do. $48 for it is hard to pass up especially disc only...
 
Looking to get some quotes for games not listed/out of date in the OP. If anyone with ios could help i would trade for a 50% coupon.

PM if interested.

 
Donut2922 said:
I wonder if this is going to be the last time we get a big window like this at Gamestop.

I can totally imagine the faces of east coast cags like DS2U sweatin' bullets at the registers this morning :)

#onelastride
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Lol! Nope, went to my base store and they know me so I wasn't sweating bullets. I told them I wasn't sure what the games would net so I may take some games back if the trade values weren't what I felt (needed) them to be. Having said that, they looked up the values and told me each one and I only signed off on it once confirmed the base values were what I had seen in ios app. I love my GS employees at my base store, they always work with me.

 
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KnightOfTruth said:
If you intend on playing it you'd have to end up getting it for less than $20 again next time to break even which is not likely. But if you're in no rush, you could probably get a digital version or something down the road?
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DealSeeker2U said:
Base for it is $30.00

Trade it in as disk and pick up later for cheaper down the road with the Bday coupon and or B2G1 free sale on wii / ds games that they do every so often and or with Steal of the Week coupon.
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Oh snap! Sorry, I thought the base was $20 - please disregard my comment! For $30 base I might wanna jump on that too! I could pick it right back up with the bday coupon and a B2G1 since I gotta pick up a FE this week too!

 
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Well, I got shot down trying to use just a code (thanks again to Kickrockz) at one GS on my break. Im going to try the one by my house later today. If I get turned down agian I'll give away my code to someone on here.

 
mrfury said:
So has anyone been able to just give gamestop the code and it works?
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I did, but the clerks are very, very friendly with me because I'm in there 3-5 times a week and they know I always do surveys.

I had copied the text from a GS email into a note on my phone and just read it to him.

He offered me a coupon from the drawer when I said I had to dig my code off my phone.
They had a small stack still left behind the counter .. he said, "I know we gave you a bunch."
 
Guessing I'll get shotdown too by just using the code, damnit lol.  If he doesn't take it zenith I will I planned on going in a minute.

 
Jeff Jr. said:
If u have the gamestop app it might be a great idea to save your estimates.
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Not really, Gamestop has a reputation for being aholes when they want to be. You showing proof that it was a certain price online will not do anything. They'll make up an excuse and just won't give it to you.

 
Alas, I won't be able to get to a GS until tomorrow. I'm not desperate for credit (still sitting pretty at ~$700), but there's a few things I could trade in if values hold. I wish all of you success in your trades today and hope I can join in the fun tomorrow.

 
Is the coupon the same for everybody? If so what's stopping people from posting the code or a picture of the coupon so we can all have access to it.

 
KnightOfTruth said:
Wow 73 games!? Man, its days like this when I regret being a bit of a "hoarder/collector" - I only end up trading in games I've got an extra copy of or something. Sometimes I'll trade 'em in if I haven't played it yet so I can just pick it up cheaper down the road, but I should probably do that this time since it might be the last we ever see of "flip" days @GS.
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A lot of the games I got rid of I never even played. Since the new consoles came out last year, I have gotten pretty brutal on my purchasing habits and trade-in habits since it's become very apparent to me that i'll never get around to most games and my backlog will continue to grow either with free stuff from PS Plus or GWG or with new games that I want to play now. I figure if I ever really want to get back to an older game I already had (which is unlikely for multiple reasons), I can just re-buy it. Even if I re-buy 10% of those games, i'm still ahead because of the 90% I won't re-buy. Plus, most games continue to dwindle in price, so the re-buy price might be the same or lower than my trade-in value.

 
Since this thread is pretty active on Gamestop stuff, had a question. cancelling my destiny bundle, and using a movers coupon at BB on one.

They say cash purchases over $150 are paid via check. Is that typical or do I just need to wait till they have enough cash on hand?

 
kickrockz713 said:
That sucks man, hope the other allows you.
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No worries, Zenith was nice enough to hook me up, thanks again to him! I still have the code you sent me that Im willing to pass along if anybody wants to try with just a code. PM me if you want it.

Code is now gone.

 
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Glad to hear everyone saying that values held. I'll be going to do my trades once I get out of class at 5:30. Still finalizing what games I'll be taking, but that will at least give me something to think about during the first day of syllabus week. Very much looking forward to this. 

 
Liquid Metal said:
I also didn't report the guy who called him out.


we all know it was you zenith.
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Lulz I may try to troll on this board but i wouldn't stop someone from trying to make $$$. If people gonna sell the coupons on eBay Idc doesn't affect me at all. I wouldn't do that cause I don't want people doing it to me, now I don't give any fucks what teh cag leet think about this post. It is what it is and I didn't do it or I would've already claimed and jumped up and down already in joy that I did it so go fuck yourself :3
 
Something just occurred to me that may end up being very amusing. If folks have been selling the codes on eBay and GS enforce the must have code on original slip rule, there are going to be a lot of very pissed of buyers giving negative feedback to sellers after today.

Greed is so funny when it backfires.

 
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