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OLD THREAD GO HERE FOR NEW ONE: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7202557

[quote name='jp0213']I've received a couple pm's from people wanting to contribute prices but don't want to get harassed about selling to someone or getting more at place x. If this is the case for anyone, you can pm me any values and I'll update them in the list and database.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='CheapyD']Also, the CAG Trade-In Value Tracker is now live and accessible from the main navigation.[/QUOTE]

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.

PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

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


30% Trade Bonus (Ends 5/16/2010)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% trade bonus on any 360, PS3, Wii, DS or PSP games traded.

Expires: 5/16/2010. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Offer good towards games normally accepted in trade only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only.[/QUOTE]


$25 Hardware Bonus (Ends 5/16/2010)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get a $25 trade bonus on any DS or PSP traded toward the purchase of any new system.

Expires: 5/16/2010. Offer only valid toward the purchase of a new hardware system. PSPgo trade excluded. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only.[/QUOTE]


Save $40 on Super Mario Galxy 2, UFC 2010 or Red Dead Redemption (Ends 5/16/2010)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Save $40 on Super Mario Galaxy 2, UFC 2010 or Red Dead Redemption when trading 2 select 360, PS3 or Wii games.

Click Here for details.

Image of Eligible Game List
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Offer valid toward a new copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2, UFC 2010 or Red Dead Redemption only. Red Dead Redemption releases 5/18, Super Mario Galaxy 2 releases 5/23, UFC 2010 releases 5/25. Release dates subject to change. Customer may be responsible for sales tax on full retail price in some states. $40 savings is net after trades. Offer and qualifying titles for trade subject to change without notice. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. No rainchecks.Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Offer valid 04/26/10 - 5/16/10.[/QUOTE]


Upcoming Promos:
[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']run until 6/6/10

same 30% extended
30% on ANY games toward split second
$25 hardware bonus trade in-do not have to purchase new system to get extra $25, works on ps3/360/wii/all ds systems/all psp systems except the go [/QUOTE]


GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx


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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2)
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

How much does an EDGE card 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 EDGE card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game and an extra 10% off the purchase of used games.

Does the EDGE 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.

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 EDGE card.

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.

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, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah,
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
No Information Yet: Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia

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.

First post contains promo information and the FAQ. Second post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Third post has the PS2/GC values. Fourth post has DS/PSP/GBA values.

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Glad someone else knows cause I sure didn't know. Not even sure when that was enacted though I do have a guess of when.

[quote name='dieresis']Let's say I'm at the register, a GS employee allowed my console to be traded-in, and the GS employee is now ringing up my RROD 360 total. If he manually takes out the hardware bonus, could I cancel my transaction then and there? It might piss them off, wouldn't it?
So, should I ask them ahead of time? And when--call the GS beforehand or ask an employee when I get to the GS in person?[/QUOTE]

If I remember correctly you have up until the moment you sign on the digital signature pad thing to back out of the trade. A GameStop employee would probably be better at answering that question.
 
Base TIV as of 4/7/10

360
TMNT- 5
OneChanbara: Bikini Samurai- 3
UFC 2009: Undisputed- 5.25
Guitar Hero Metallica- 11

PS3
Folklore- 6.50
Skate 2- 6
Lord of the Rings: Conquest- 5.75

Wii
Wing Island- 2.75
Mario Super Sluggers- 14.50
Mario Power Tennis- 14
 
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Base TiV on 4/8/10 -

PS3 Pure $6
Wii New Super Mario Bros $25
360 CoD: WaW $5
360 Assassins Creed $4
360 Prototype $7
360 Far Cry 2 $7

With Bonus and Edge, came to $81.
Receipt showed that my previous edge balance was -0.14. The clerk and myself didnt know what to make of that. Anyone ever see a negative balance?
 
the stuff is yours until you sign it away. after that, you'd have to take them to court (and lose) to get your stuff back.
 
4/8 base TIV's

360
GTA IV 7.00 (+1.75 from OP dated yesterday, and yes it's base! 10.50 after bonus)

Wii
Marvel Super Hero Squad 8.75 (+3.00!!! from OP dated yesterday - 13.13 after bonus)
Mario Super Sluggers 14.50 (yes, I know, but didn't want anything new...)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 8.00
Astroboy 3.75 (Boo! New to the OP)
Dirt 2 7.00

So, unless JP made some typo's yesterday (heck, the dude is from Indiana...;)), there were some decent increases to GTA IV and MSHS today. It makes GTA a tripler from BBV or at least a doubler without any promos. :D
 
Grand Theft Auto, not a typo. Super Hero Squad, might be the value for the wrong system. Someone posted it without a system and I thought it was Wii only. Turns out there are versions on 4 systems.
 
[quote name='akiefer']4/8 base TIV's

360
GTA IV 7.00 (+1.75 from OP dated yesterday, and yes it's base! 10.50 after bonus)

Wii
Marvel Super Hero Squad 8.75 (+3.00!!! from OP dated yesterday - 13.13 after bonus)
Mario Super Sluggers 14.50 (yes, I know, but didn't want anything new...)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 8.00
Astroboy 3.75 (Boo! New to the OP)
Dirt 2 7.00

So, unless JP made some typo's yesterday (heck, the dude is from Indiana...;)), there were some decent increases to GTA IV and MSHS today. It makes GTA a tripler from BBV or at least a doubler without any promos. :D[/QUOTE]

8.75 for super hero squad? cool.
 
TIV (4/7)

360:
Pure - $4
Grand Theft Auto 4 - $5.25
LEGO Star Wars Complete Saga - $10.25

DS:
Polarium - $.60
Neves - $1.50
Pac Pix - $1.25
 
Base TIV for 4/8/10 (except for Bully and Dead Rising which were from 4/7/10):

*360*
Brutal Legend - $5.00
Bully: Scholarship Edition - $7.50
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors - $6.00
TMNT - $4.00
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - $7.00
Way of the Samurai 3 - $12.00

*Wii*
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop - $10.00
Dirt 2 - $7.00
Drawn to Life: Next Chapter - $6.50
Pikmin - $6.25
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 - $7.00
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - 4.75

*DS*
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - $14.00

*PSP*
Dissidia Final Fantasy - $8
 
4/7
DS
Harry Potter HB Prince $5.25
New Super Mario Bros $10
Kirby SS Ultra $14

360 Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal $6.25
Destroy All Humans path $11
Sid Civ Rev $6.75
Spiderman web of shadows $5.5
Dirt $7.50

Wii Barnyard $3.50

PS3 Monsters Vs Aliens $5.75
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $6
 
today 4/8

360
ninja gaiden 2 - 5.00
ps3
ninja gaiden sigma 2 - 18.00
wii
dirt 2 - 7.00
drawn to life: the next chapter - 6.50
DS
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - 14.00
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - 4.50
 
4/8 - Base TIVs

360
Bionicle Heroes - $1.50
Dirt - $6.00
Beautiful Katamari - $12.00
Tomb Raider Anniversary - $3.00

Wii
Nerf N-Strike Elite - $8.00

PSP
Secret Agent Clank - $4.25

DS
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - $14.00
 
4/8 Base TIVs:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers (Wii)- $9.25
Princess and the Frog (Wii)- $7.25
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (360)- $7
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii)- $8

Traded in three of the Transformers for 360 and two Bakugans and Princess and the Frogs and made out with $92.98. :D
 
Gee, I wonder where most of these games are coming from ;).

[quote name='Jackie Chandler']4/8 Base TIVs:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers (Wii)- $9.25
Princess and the Frog (Wii)- $7.25
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (360)- $7
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Wii)- $8

Traded in three of the Transformers for 360 and two Bakugans and Princess and the Frogs and made out with $92.98. :D[/QUOTE]

How, exactly? I get a base of $54 for that (3 x Trans, 2 x Bakugan, 2 x Frog) and a max of $81 with the 40% + Edge.
 
[quote name='io']How, exactly? I get a base of $54 for that (3 x Trans, 2 x Bakugan, 2 x Frog) and a max of $81 with the 40% + Edge.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='jp0213']Did you forget the Wii transformers?[/QUOTE]
That's probably it.
 
[quote name='jp0213']Did you forget the Wii transformers?[/QUOTE]

Well, he didn't say he traded it, so I didn't count it. I thought it was just a quote.

"Traded in three of the Transformers for 360 and two Bakugans and Princess and the Frogs and made out with $92.98".

But yeah, if he traded that as well it makes sense ;).
 
Well it was there last night around 11:30 or so. It was while Cheapy was working on some permissions for the TIV database thing. I had a feeling it was accidental but was cool none the less. I seen that forum show up in my lists and mentioned it to Cheapy. I steered clear of that forum because I figured I had been given that access by accident. Wake up this morning and the tag was gone and the mod forum wasn't in my forum lists so I figure Cheapy got everything squared away permissions wise.
 
4/8 Base TIVs:
DS
Kirby: Super Star Ultra $14
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days $14
Wii:
Boom Blox: Bash Party $8
Boom Blox $7.50
Mario Super Sluggers $14.50
Mario Strikers Charged $10
Super Paper Mario $8.50
PS3:
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen $9.50
 
[quote name='io']Well, he didn't say he traded it, so I didn't count it. I thought it was just a quote.

"Traded in three of the Transformers for 360 and two Bakugans and Princess and the Frogs and made out with $92.98".

But yeah, if he traded that as well it makes sense ;).[/QUOTE]
Ah, my bad. I didn't include it in the aforementioned quote because I was specifically listing games I traded more than one of in. I did trade in all eight of the games. Sorry for the confusion. :p
 
[quote name='Jackie Chandler']Ah, my bad. I didn't include it in the aforementioned quote because I was specifically listing games I traded more than one of in. I did trade in all eight of the games. Sorry for the confusion. :p[/QUOTE]

No problem - I just wanted to be sure there wasn't some additional bonus or trade-in deal I wasn't aware of when the total seemed higher than it should have been.
 
Just called.

Base TIVs
PS3 :ps3::
The Saboteur™ - $5.50
Need for Speed™ Carbon - $9
Need for Speed™ Undercover - $8
Battlefield: Bad Company™ - $5

360 :360::
The Saboteur™ - $4
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest™ - $6
LEFT 4 DEAD: GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION - $5
 
Traded in Batman Arkham Asylum for $25 credit toward SpongeBob's Truth or Square $40

Base TIVs

Wii:
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party - $4.75

360 :360::
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - $8
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged - $5
Bully: Scholarship Edition - $7.50
Mini Ninjas - $10
Assassin's Creed - $4


 
Base TIV
God of War Collection (PS3) - $8.00

Ended up getting $11.xx with EDGE plus the PS3 +30% TIV coupon that expired today. Platinum'd both games so I figured it was time to get rid of it.
 
PS3
Rock Band AC/DC Track Pack $3.25
Transformers RotF $9.50

360
Madagascar Escape 2 Africa $8
Overlord 2 $9

Wii
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree $8
Marvel Super Hero Squad $8.75
No More Heroes $5.25
Guitar Hero World Tour $7.25
Drawn to Life The Next Chapter $6.50
Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop $10
Trauma Center Second Opinion $3.75
Marvel Ultimate Alliance $6.25

DS
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games $7.25
Kirby Super Star Ultra $14
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days $14
Professor Layton Curious Village $14
Mario Party DS $14
Rock Band Lego $6.50
Marvel Super Hero Squad $6.25
 
[quote name='Velo214']lol... I bet their stock of EA games goes up in the next few days...not to mention games from bbv...[/QUOTE]

Ya think? ;) I gave my EA stuff(5 of em anyway) to my local shop for CASH. GS credit is nice when we have some advance notice of a B2G1 coming up, but since it seems like that isn't gonna happen I'd rather have cash money that I can spend ANYWHERE.;)
 
I went by one more time today after swinging by BBV again. Here's what I got (Base TIVs as of 4/8):

Marvel Super Hero Squad (Wii)- $8.75
Grand Theft Auto IV / GTAIV (PS3)- $7
LittleBigPlanet (PSP)- $14.50
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (PSP)- $3.25

Total came to $76.51 after I traded in three copies of MSSS and the rest. :D

And I'd just like to take a moment to thank jp for everything he does with this thread. There's no way hardly any of us would be able to make these awesome flips, or know about all of Gamestop's promotions if it weren't for you. Thanks for everything!
 
OMG my BBV had some many goodies(Soul calibur PSP, dissidia, KH 358/2) but i had NO CHANGE ON ME. UGHUGHUHGUHG

Hmm...I got like 30 something in GS credit. Should i try to buy something, return it for cash, and then buy all the stuff i want?
 
Is it worth it to trade in an Xbox 360 at GS? I know they're running that additional $50 with trade in, but I'm still a little skeptical...
 
Base Values:

Beautiful Katamari (360) - $12.00
Eternal Sonata (360) - $7
Folklore (ps3) - $6.50
Final Fantasy Echoes of Time (ds) - $5.25
Lost Odyssey (360) - $7.00
Drawn to Life (Wii) - $6.5
 
[quote name='skateraXVIII']Is it worth it to trade in an Xbox 360 at GS? I know they're running that additional $50 with trade in, but I'm still a little skeptical...[/QUOTE]


That's what I'm wondering. 2 posters said they got $140 for theirs 2 days ago. If I get that I just need to put 60 bucks towards and get a new Xbox 360 with the Jasper and a new 3 Year Warranty.
 
[quote name='deadandbrok3n']That's what I'm wondering. 2 posters said they got $140 for theirs 2 days ago. If I get that I just need to put 60 bucks towards and get a new Xbox 360 with the Jasper and a new 3 Year Warranty.[/QUOTE]


The only reason I'm a little hesitant of selling it on say craiglist or ebay is because I don't know when it will die. So if I sell it and it dies I'm pretty much screwed.
 
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