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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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iduncurr said:
Kind of off topic but I was planning on getting the Destiny Console Edition at Gamestop and stack the $50,25,10,5 off coupons.

But I got in the BH deal they mistakenly had up [$518 for the Destiny Console, White Headset, and Extra White Remote]

I mean with Gamestop I'd be paying about $390ish (tax) but I'd be able to use my store credit that's been piling up.

I was planning on getting the extra remote and I do love the Gold Headset but it's white X_X

I'm not strapped for cash so either way works but what would you guys recommend?
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What's MSRP on the headset? $99?

If you stack the $50/$25/$10/$5 coupons, you end up getting a better deal at GameStop regardless and paying with credit instead of actual cash is just a huge bonus.

$450 - $90 = $360 (Console - coupons)

$100 - $40 = $60 (Headset - coupons leftover from stack)

$$60 - $15 = $45 (Controller - coupons leftover from second stack)

Total = $465 +tax at GS

So as long as you have the points for the coupon stack, I think that's the way to go...

 
esalw822 said:
What's MSRP on the headset? $99?

If you stack the $50/$25/$10/$5 coupons, you end up getting a better deal at GameStop regardless and paying with credit instead of actual cash is just a huge bonus.

$450 - $90 = $360 (Console - coupons)

$100 - $40 = $60 (Headset - coupons leftover from stack)

$$60 - $15 = $45 (Controller - coupons leftover from second stack)

Total = $465 +tax at GS

So as long as you have the points for the coupon stack, I think that's the way to go...
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End up being $504 with tax if I went that route. [Damn you high tax rates!]

For $14 more I can save those points for other weekly coupon deals?

Hence the dilemma.

 
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A little Trivia for you all in regards to netting 72.xx for TLOU

1. Rep accidentally rang game twice...
2.rep rang game and handed it back, which was trade at different gamestop
3. Rep added a different game with higher value....

Free code EBC3045415-P477K1QJ
 
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paulwekiva said:
Was able to help out 15 cag'ers with codes. I still have 16 left. If you would like one for free, please PM me. I'll be checking my PM's again at 2 p.m. e.s.t. and giving out the codes on a first come, first serve basis. Thanks! Paul
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With the 50% bonus and the 360 $150 bonus, I was able to walk out with PS4 and $6 on a gift card. So thanks again Paul!

Side note, When i was in the store, I notice some lady and her Boyfriend (I think) and her kids with a stack of games about to leave. I went back to my car to get the second stack of games and I notice the lady yelling at the kid that they were never coming back to this store again. She also said she couldn't believe he made her go there.

Well walking back they asked me what I was trading in, and named some games. They told me I was going to get ripped off and I was wasting my time. I told them I had a 50% coupon and I should be fine. Thanks to CAG for keeping me informed with great deals and members like paulwekiva for helping people out.

 
just wanted to say... I THINK (i'm not sure) most, if not all, stores are closing at 6pm today.

this could be common knowledge for a lot of people, but i wasn't aware... was going to go at night but randomly googled and ran for it when i had 30min left.

EDIT: check your store's closing time or else you'll lose out.

 
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DarkRider23 said:
Out of curiosity, do you keep it all on one card or multiple? Just wondering how employees react if it's all on one card. Employees act like it's a big deal whenever they see $200 credit on just one card of mine.

Is the limit of 5 titles traded in on a rolling month basis or is it a year?
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I have three cards with two having $800+ on each and one with ~$400, when I traded in $200 of games the other day the employee said "you are obviously a GameStop VIP with this much credit!" Yay I'm a VIP!!! hahaha

I mostly buy games at BB (GCU/movers/BB card is effectively 43%+ off) and then trade them into GS since they give better trade values usually, only once my cards hit $800 did I start slowly moving money back into BB gift cards. Once you hit $999 they can't load any more into your PUR Pro account, but they can load a trade card with more - its a black card that is just standalone trade credit (you'd need to scan both PUR Pro and it to do stuff). I really just like GS's money banking system better than best buy, I traded in almost every single physical 3DS, PS3, and PS4 game I had this past week and will rebuy the ones I really one as they rotate on sale.

I don't think anyone really knows how the 5 title limit works, except once it detects your 5th title trade at trade in time in its an automatic trade suspension, and someone at corporate reviews it. Some people theorize its rolling, but it also could be calendar based. Gamestop loss prevention can also go in and review peoples accounts and suspend it based on whatever they decide.

I prefer to play it safe and once I hit 4 games traded in I don't trade any more of that title for at least 40 days. I have done 4 ghosts and assassins creeds from multiple platforms weeks ago and no problem - ie 4 360 ghosts and 4 xbone ghosts and 4 PS3 ghosts, no issues, but I keep a google spreadsheet of all my trades.

 
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aiman241 said:
just wanted to say... I THINK (i'm not sure) most, if not all, stores are closing at 6pm today.

this could be common knowledge for a lot of people, but i wasn't aware... was going to go at night but randomly googled and ran for it when i had 30min left.
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it depends on your area. most close at 6, but some close at 7 and a few close at 9.

 
victoryroadrage said:
Yeesh, I think I'll keep it. Thanks for looking though
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lol i guess.

i took in ghost in the shell stand alone complex for the psp (along with $320 [with PUR and 50% bonus] worth of games), i think GitS was about 0.40 and the rep just gave it back to me.

i would have taken that 0.60 total though, considering i was already there. i don't think anyone is going to pay me a dollar for that.

baboonfreak said:
it depends on your area. most close at 6, but some close at 7 and a few close at 9.
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i see, well thought i'd mention it.

i've been reading through this thread this whole week.. lots of people going after years or months and some people going to go before closing tonight.

 
Trade Quotes 08/31/14:

:360: Bayonetta $3.00

:ps3: Bejeweled 3 $4.00

:ps3: Dragon Age II $3.50

:ps3: Rayman Origins $7.50

For anyone on the West Coast, my last trade code for 50% (Quote if you'll be using it)

EBC3045415-NNMF3J1F

 
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Well my final 50% trade in i did tonight.

All Base Values

:360:  Titles

Halo 3 Odest :  $2.50

Fall Out New Vegas Ultimate Ed : $9.00

Fall Out 3 GOTY :  $5.00

Medal Of Honor  $.50

Medal Of Honor Warfighter $1.00

Grid $2.50

Dishonored $1.50

Grid 2 $7.00

Ace Combat Assault Horizon $2.50

Ace Combat 6 Fires Of Libe $3.50

Perfect Dark Zero $0.35

Resident Evil 5 $1.00

Need For Speed Pro Street $5.00

Need For Speed Most Wanted $11.00

Need For Speed Shift $3.00

Dynasty Warriors 8 $11.00

Marvel Ultimate Alliance/Forza 2 Combo $2.50

Forza 3 $2.50

Forza 4 $12.00

Devil May Cry 4 $1.00

Quake 4 $0.75

Devil May Cry HD Collection $6.00

Devil May Cry $3.50

Blur $7.00

Outfit $0.45

Army Of Two $1.50

Battlefield Bad Company 2 $0.75

Battlefield 3 $1.00

Battlefield 2 Modern Combat $1.25

Call Of Duty 4 $2.00

Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 12.00

Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY $1.50

Fable III $0.60

Gears Of War Triple Pack $5.00

Gears Of War 3 $1.00

Gears Of War Judgement $2.50

Rock Band Beatles $0.40

Rock Band Green Day $1.00

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 $4.00

Call Of Duty Black Ops $10.00

Call Of Duty Black Ops II $20.00

Call Of Duty 2 $3.50

Ghost Recon Future Solider $1.00

Star Wars The Force Unleashed $2.50

Deadpool $9.00

Fable Anniversary $20.00

Hawk $0.75

Hawk 2 $2.00

Borderlands  GOTY $10.00

Borderlands 2 $3.00

Ghost Recon Advanced War Fighter $.25

Ghost Recon Advanced War Fighter 2 $0.50

Fable 2 $0.75

Assassins Creed Ezio Trilogy $10.00

Burnout Revenge $7.50

Burnout Paradise $5.00

Final Fantasy XIII  $3.00

Star Wars The Force Unleashed II $3.00

Red Dead Redemption GOTY $10.00

:ps3:  Titles

Killzone Trilogy $5.00

Final Fantasy XIII-2  $4.00

Uncharted Drakes Fortune  $1.25

Uncharted 2 Among Thieves $0.60

Uncharted 3 GOTY Edition  $1.00

Gran Turismo 6 $20.00

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Legend Of Zelda Twilight Princess  $10.00

(Only game they wouldn't take was Homefront for X360, which isn't in there system.)

I got a total of $484.25 for everything with the 50% coupon.  The employee that did my trade in was great and made sure that everything was scanned and in order and that he checked to make sure he didn't double scan anything by mistake.  I am planning on giving he a great survey and also gave him a pre-order (will just cancel down the road.)  Most the stuff i traded in was old games laying around and some of my backlog.  Been more playing next gen at the moment so i know a couple of these games i can get cheaper down the road.

 
tearsintherain said:
I prefer to play it safe and once I hit 4 games traded in I don't trade any more of that title for at least 40 days. I have done 4 ghosts and assassins creeds from multiple platforms weeks ago and no problem - ie 4 360 ghosts and 4 xbone ghosts and 4 PS3 ghosts, no issues, but I keep a google spreadsheet of all my trades.
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Jesus. $2k in GS credit. Nice job.

Thanks for the info on the 4 title limit. I keep a spreadsheet for all my trades too, but I was wondering of the specifics since we know BBY's limits. I thought we would know GS's as well. I'll just play it safe as well and wait 40-60 days before trying more copies of the same game.

 
Here's only 1 base item for 8/31. (Cause I went to just upgrade my slim 360's HDD, lol and some other stuff.)

:360:

250GB Slim Hard Drive - $40 (44 with Pro)

Also, lets take a moment of silence, or rather, the end of another era of last gen trading...the PSP at GS.  :-({|=

 
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So i bought a few super cheap ass PS3 games today used and the guy stuck the $1 "guarantee" on one of them.

I fortunately noticed it because i was getting some groceries in the same plaza and went back to get the refund. He acted like it was a mistake but I wonder.. Has anyone else had this happen? I wonder if I should do the survey and report it.

 
jer7583 said:
So i bought a few super cheap ass PS3 games today used and the guy stuck the $1 "guarantee" on one of them.

I fortunately noticed it because i was getting some groceries in the same plaza and went back to get the refund. He acted like it was a mistake but I wonder.. Has anyone else had this happen? I wonder if I should do the survey and report it.
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Yes I had an employee try to put insurance on a PS2 game of all things knowing I can't get it replaced because it was rare if it stopped working. He charged me for the protection plan then I noticed it and I told him I never asked for it then he refunded me the money which I thought was real shady on his part.
 
That's insurance has happened to me quite a few times and they always claim it was by accident. Usually if I'm purchasing 5+ games at a time and usually cheaper games. Shady as hell.
 
I was wondering about the stacking of the "$ off any item" coupons. A couple days ago someone mentioned lining up all the barcodes of the 50, 25, 10, and 5 and having them just scan the top barcode which would process all the coupons. What would be the easiest way of going about doing this method?
 
I don't get why they can't just publish all the tivs on their website.  I mean they have an internal database of what all games are worth I don't get why they can't just publish that online rather then just the top 10 or so tivs.   

 
el swordo said:
I don't get why they can't just publish all the tivs on their website. I mean they have an internal database of what all games are worth I don't get why they can't just publish that online rather then just the top 10 or so tivs.
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They do

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el swordo said:
I don't get why they can't just publish all the tivs on their website. I mean they have an internal database of what all games are worth I don't get why they can't just publish that online rather then just the top 10 or so tivs.
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Get ios simulator = viewable GS TIV's on desktop...

 
Yup I think 4 is the trade limit I almost went over that today by accident since it was the last day and I was just running back and forth trading whatever, I usually stick with 3 but if I knew 4 was the max I could of totally got more games from GS to flip right back to them....  That extra could of netted me a extra free 200 credit just to buy and trade back to them..

Fark .... 

 
jer7583 said:
So i bought a few super cheap ass PS3 games today used and the guy stuck the $1 "guarantee" on one of them.

I fortunately noticed it because i was getting some groceries in the same plaza and went back to get the refund. He acted like it was a mistake but I wonder.. Has anyone else had this happen? I wonder if I should do the survey and report it.
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As a former employee, this is actually (usually) an accident. The system prompts insurance on every purchase and it can go unnoticed quickly if you're not paying attention. I would just mention it, get a refund, and have it at that unless you notice it multiple times.

 
Man there was a pawn shop with $4 games today and I copped black ops, ghosts, and forza horizon and other sht for like $180. I wish I had gotten home sooner to flip more. I hope there's another 50% sometime.
 
Finger_Shocker said:
Yup I think 4 is the trade limit I almost went over that today by accident since it was the last day and I was just running back and forth trading whatever, I usually stick with 3 but if I knew 4 was the max I could of totally got more games from GS to flip right back to them.... That extra could of netted me a extra free 200 credit just to buy and trade back to them..

Fark ....
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I thought the limit was 3 but I didn't want to take risks anyway. Would've made around $90 more

 
Can someone affirm something I noticed today? It's a little important. I had a preorder on CoD AW today when I went to trade some games. The games were processed but the 50% coupon I had was not entered yet. Even so, I got a decent bonus on some of my stuff. CoD Ghosts for the XBone went to about $27.20 or something. I don't really remember. But all of the games got more than the 10% bonus.

 
Eternal Session said:
Can someone affirm something I noticed today? It's a little important. I had a preorder on CoD AW today when I went to trade some games. The games were processed but the 50% coupon I had was not entered yet. Even so, I got a decent bonus on some of my stuff. CoD Ghosts for the XBone went to about $27.20 or something. I don't really remember. But all of the games got more than the 10% bonus.
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There is an extra $5 trade in bonus on PS4 and Xbone games going on.

 
saringhat said:
I thought the limit was 3 but I didn't want to take risks anyway. Would've made around $90 more
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Not only is buying and trading back to them makes a profit maker plus you also rack up a shitload of points for basically making your credit grow with their own stuff !!!!!

God that 50% was awesome, it was basically asking you to buy and trade for money... Up side I helped alot of different GS stock games they didn't have to begin with from other GS that had it.

 
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