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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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Will a deduction be made for a trade in of a dirty controller? It has some sticker residue on the back that's hard to clean off but otherwise it's fine.

 
Liquid Metal said:
The steal of the week is actually a buy 2 get 2 free on wii/ds games for 13k. If you go to all the rewards page, its right there on the top banner.
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No, that's a mistake on Gamestop's part. The banner you're referring to was swapped with the banner that'll show up next week. All other banners and the Steal of the Week redemption page point to the 25% off for 10k points.

 
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I'm planning on trading stuff in today for probably the final time this year and I want my local GS to order me a slim Vita bundle because they don't have any in stock.  Will they do that for me?

 
Nor501 said:
I'm planning on trading stuff in today for probably the final time this year and I want my local GS to order me a slim Vita bundle because they don't have any in stock. Will they do that for me?
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Yes, I do that a lot to avoid having to pay tax online. I shouldn't be charged tax anyways but their site is stupid and charges tax on trade credit. So yea, shouldn't be a problem.

 
kickrockz713 said:
Yes, I do that a lot to avoid having to pay tax online. I shouldn't be charged tax anyways but their site is stupid and charges tax on trade credit. So yea, shouldn't be a problem.
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I'm glad because it was either that or get a used Vita and I don't really want a used one. Thank you.

 
Still can't quite figure out just which games I want to pick up with the B2G2 deal coming up.  I suppose even if I don't find some things that I want to keep, I could probably make a few bucks off the deal anyway... the tough part is finding one store with all the things I'd be interested in/worth flipping.

 
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KnightOfTruth said:
Still can't quite figure out just which games I want to pick up with the B2G2 deal coming up. I suppose even if I don't find some things that I want to keep, I could probably make a few bucks off the deal anyway... the tough part is finding one store with all the things I'd be interested in/worth flipping.
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B2G2? Please elaborate. When does this start?
 
ZachMettenberger said:
B2G2? Please elaborate. When does this start?
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You can extrapolate that from the posts below.

Liquid Metal said:
The steal of the week is actually a buy 2 get 2 free on wii/ds games for 13k. If you go to all the rewards page, its right there on the top banner.
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Roxxell said:
No, that's a mistake on Gamestop's part. The banner you're referring to was swapped with the banner that'll show up next week. All other banners and the Steal of the Week redemption page point to the 25% off for 10k points.
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Basically, B2G2 for all used Wii/DS games, and it starts next week (Monday).

 
That B2G2 was a standard long-running deal that Gamestop had last year. Now they want us to pay for it. Not happening, Shitstop.

 
matrix9280 said:
Dropped to what? That's some important information.

Edit: Nevermind. from 17 to 15. Rats.
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Vigilante said:
$15 base.
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I knew it. They announce higher TiVs, deliver on it, then steadily drop prices after the initial few months of the increased values. Except Gamestop couldn't wait the few months and dropped them in a few weeks. Ghosts base is now exactly what it was when the bonuses were still active. Sneaky, sneaky work Gamestop, you plague-infested rodent.

 
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Kagutsuchi said:
That B2G2 was a standard long-running deal that Gamestop had last year. Now they want us to pay for it. Not happening, Shitstop.
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Kagutsuchi said:
I knew it. They announce higher TiVs, deliver on it, then steadily drop prices after the initial few months of the increased values. Except Gamestop couldn't wait the few months and dropped them in a few weeks. Ghosts base is now exactly what it was when the bonuses were still active. Sneaky, sneaky work Gamestop, you plague-infested rodent.
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Someone hates gamestop
 
Kagutsuchi said:
I knew it. They announce higher TiVs, deliver on it, then steadily drop prices after the initial few months of the increased values. Except Gamestop couldn't wait the few months and dropped them in a few weeks. Ghosts base is now exactly what it was when the bonuses were still active. Sneaky, sneaky work Gamestop, you plague-infested rodent.
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Think we all saw that coming since it was really just a good sounding way of paying less for trades.
 
Kagutsuchi said:
I knew it. They announce higher TiVs, deliver on it, then steadily drop prices after the initial few months of the increased values. Except Gamestop couldn't wait the few months and dropped them in a few weeks. Ghosts base is now exactly what it was when the bonuses were still active. Sneaky, sneaky work Gamestop, you plague-infested rodent.
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I think they're doing the same thing with Infamous Second Son.

 
What is the rule again on trade in limits? Wasn't it 4 of the same game on the same system within a month? Once the 5th game is traded in the system puts a temporary ban on your account. Correct me if this is wrong.
 
letskissthesky said:
What is the rule again on trade in limits? Wasn't it 4 of the same game on the same system within a month? Once the 5th game is traded in the system puts a temporary ban on your account. Correct me if this is wrong.
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Yes that is correct. Though as always, you want to be careful, to avoid getting a jr. detective on your case.
 
Question for y'all: Does the $5 off a GameStop item work on eShop or PSN cards? If not, what about digital games? I don't want to force buy Yaiba lol!
 
ironmenpb said:
Do you get charged for taxes on GameStop.com if you use a trade or gift card?
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For trade credit, whether or not you get taxed depends on what state you live in. To find out if you the state you live in gets taxed when paying with trade credit, refer to the second to last spoiler box on the first post. If you live in a state where you aren't taxed on trade credit but the trade credit you have doesn't cover the entire subtotal, you get taxed on the remainder.

Meanwhile, I want to say that you still get taxed when paying with gift cards.

Edit: Oops, I thought it was talking about GS stores, not the site. Never mind me then. I don't really have any experience paying for online Gamestop purchases with trade credit or gift cards.

 
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hit up a couple gamestops today and finally cleared out my power adapter stock. never got banned but I also live in a no id district so I didnt always link my pur

base value is the same as always

 
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