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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. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:


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


Power Trade 30% (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Power Trade: Get a 30% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of:New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts, 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Madden NFL 13

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Madden NFL13 or Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer expiration varies by title. [/QUOTE]


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30% Extra toward pre-owned (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product.

Full trade value must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Steam Funds (7/23/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale.

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice.[/QUOTE]


$25 Hardware Bonus (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita or 3DS system

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. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. [/QUOTE]


$30 Buy Back (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade NCAA Football 13 within 30 days of release

$30 value is net after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid only while new title is priced at $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3). Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Google Nexus 7 (Includes iOS/Android Devices - Ends 8/05/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
Power Trade: Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade any items toward the pre-order of the Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.​
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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
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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

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
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.

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 EDGE 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.

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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:

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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[quote name='KtMack23']Sales over. But ITS BACK ON SUNDAY![/QUOTE]

But the 50% promo for bestbuy will be done by the 31'st. If you are flipping them back to gs you have that same sunday to do it. You just won't get as much as what bestbuy would give you.
 
My first trades at GS in months. I just couldn't let a 50% bonus, no strings attached promo go by so I scraped up a few things:

3/30

:ps3:
Dead Rising 2 - $7 (leftover from the last good Blockbuster sale - figured I wasn't going to play it any time soon)
Rage - $6.50 (an extra from BBY)
Uncharted 3 - $18 (an extra from the Find The Ring promo, slashed UPC and all)

:360:
Halo Reach - $12 (my CE copy since I got a DLC code for the game with my new Reach/Fable III 360 in November)

:ps2:
NCAA Football 2011 - $3.50 (yeah, random, I know - picked this up cheap from gamestop.com a few months back and this was a crappy refurbed disc-only copy they sent me so I was glad to get this much for it)

With 50% promo and PUR I got $75.20 for those 5 games which isn't too bad...
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']But the 50% promo for bestbuy will be done by the 31'st. If you are flipping them back to gs you have that same sunday to do it. You just won't get as much as what bestbuy would give you.[/QUOTE]

Hopefully best buy comes back with something, at least 40% +10% -$5.
 
[quote name='klimb22']IIRC, that GS dude on here with the cat typing on the keyboard as his avatar was the first to post that flip. If I wasn't banned from BB they would have went there. Didn't feel like bothering the gf with it since most likely would have had to hit a few different BBs.[/QUOTE]

Oh hai thar ^_^ :bouncy:

I have no idea what to buy with my GS credit now. I'm thinking a PS Vita, but I don't think I'd ever use it. I hardly use my 3DS and PSPGo. Most of my pre-ordered games are half paid off already.
 
[quote name='Anthony1']Anybody know what the tivs are for Vita games?[/QUOTE]

all from the OP.


Dungeon Hunter - $13 (3/26/12)
FIFA Soccer - $14 (3/27/12)
Little Deviants - $10 (2/17/12)
MLB 12: The Show - $14 (3/27/12)
Rayman Origins - $15 (3/16/12)
Uncharted Golden Abyss - $18 (3/27/12)
Unit 13 - $14 (3/16/12)
 
[quote name='chuckie88']I was expecting the same thing when I brought mine to a GS 5 days ago. Perhaps they are only taking them for specific systems? I'm pretty sure that they are no longer accepting them for last gen systems as the PS2/GC/XBOX SVideo universal cable I had had to be put in as a PS2 component trade.[/QUOTE]
But there's no difference between an S-video cable for an old system or a current system. It's just a generic type of cable, like HDMI or USB. And neither store looked for any kind of branding; they just looked at the connection type and said "We don't take these." Of course, for what it's worth, the store I visited yesterday (with the $0.70 trade in) also wouldn't take my additional mini-USB charger cables (the kind used for PS3 controllers) because "they're for computers and cameras and stuff".
 
[quote name='nas6034']Would love to know B:AC TIV and FF 13-2 TIV for today.[/QUOTE]

I want to know about AC Revelations so,I can unload mine before the sale starts.
 
[quote name='nas6034']Would love to know B:AC TIV and FF 13-2 TIV for today.[/QUOTE]

Why? Their TIV tomorrow is what matters. You can always call them.
 
[quote name='Irukandji']Why? Their TIV tomorrow is what matters. You can always call them.[/QUOTE]

Maybe he already has copies and wants to trade them in before tomorrow. I have a copy of Batman AC that I wanted to trade yesterday but didn't make it before close last night, so I would like to know if the value dropped again, or stayed at $18 for 360. I'll be replacing that copy with one from BB.
 
[quote name='Irukandji']Why? Their TIV tomorrow is what matters. You can always call them.[/QUOTE]

Well if the TIV dropped today then it won't matter for tomorrow.
 
after trading in b:ac yesterday, i figure i'll just wait until they come out with a goty edition that includes all of the dlc. it'll probably going for about $20-30 by the fall.
 
3/30:

:ps3: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - $6.50 (+$2 from Feb 1st, 2012)
:wii: WarioWare: Smooth Moves - $5.00 (no change)
:360: Naruto: Rise of a Ninja - $2.50 (-$1.50 from Dec 15th, 2011)


Came out to $25.42 after the $10 on 3 and 10% bonus from PUR. According to the receipt they technically gave me $10.02 extra, but whatever.
 
[quote name='nas6034']Would love to know B:AC TIV and FF 13-2 TIV for today.[/QUOTE]

Pick up a phone and call. I did it yesterday, it's not that hard.
 
[quote name='nas6034']Would love to know B:AC TIV and FF 13-2 TIV for today.[/QUOTE]

according to two hours ago, b:ac is still going for $19.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Pick up a phone and call. I did it yesterday, it's not that hard.[/QUOTE]

When you tell people here that obvious advice they don't listen lol. There are some gamestops however that don't do phone ques which I didn't find out untill two days ago
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']When you tell people here that obvious advice they don't listen lol. There are some gamestops however that don't do phone ques which I didn't find out untill two days ago[/QUOTE]

Perseverance. I think everyone has at least 5 Gamestops within their area code (for those who don't have free long distance). It's safe to assume that with a 1 in 5 chance, at least one of those stores will give you a quote.

But I think what it really boils down to is unwillingness for human contact in non-digital form.

And anyone looking for some good stores to call, that have always given quotes over the phone, search for ZIP 15642.
 
If someone could do an awesome favor for me and call in for these values, it'd be greatly appreciated. I've had a cold all week and have completely lost my voice.

:ps3: Mindjack
:ps3: Tron: Evolution
:ps3: TV Superstars

Any help would be very much appreciated.
 
[quote name='Tsel']If someone could do an awesome favor for me and call in for these values, it'd be greatly appreciated. I've had a cold all week and have completely lost my voice.

:ps3: Mindjack
:ps3: Tron: Evolution
:ps3: TV Superstars

Any help would be very much appreciated.[/QUOTE]
If you have a cold you should be on bedrest and fluids. Not running to the store. The prices may change by then so you should just wait till you are able to go.
 
[quote name='Greatwhitecoley']If you have a cold you should be on bedrest and fluids. Not running to the store. The prices may change by then so you should just wait till you are able to go.[/QUOTE]

Been on bedrest all week and today's the only chance I'll have to stop in and dump off some games and take advantage of the promos. I just don't wanna take these games if they don't qualify for the 3/10.
 
[quote name='Tsel']If someone could do an awesome favor for me and call in for these values, it'd be greatly appreciated. I've had a cold all week and have completely lost my voice.

:ps3: Mindjack
:ps3: Tron: Evolution
:ps3: TV Superstars

Any help would be very much appreciated.[/QUOTE]

Mindjack 1.25
Tron 3.50
TV superstars 1.50
 
[quote name='KtMack23']Mindjack 1.25
Tron 3.50
TV superstars 1.50[/QUOTE]

You da man! Thanks a bunch. Too bad only one of those is over $2.
 
22$ for Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations (PS3)

Gonna trade it in before the price tanks, cant force myself to grind those survival trophies @_@
 
[quote name='chicagocubsfan']my store told me today was the last day for 50%. but would it come up on the computer even if they were wrong about it?[/QUOTE]

i've been curious about that myself. people say it's going on through tomorrow, but the wording is somewhat ambiguous. maybe it is only good up until tomorrow, or maybe it won't end until they close tomorrow.

i'm hoping it's still going tomorrow since i'm planning on taking a trip there and best buy for their deal, as opposed to going today and tomorrow.
 
As with all these promos, and we get the same question every time, when it says through a date range the promo works until closing time of the last date listed. A good portion of GameStop employees don't know/understand their own promotions.
 
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