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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='TheCollegeGamer']Looking like a few dips from what was listed on CAG, at least at my GS.

:360:
Sonic Generations - $9 - $14.40 after the 50% (super weak, thought it would net me around $24)[/QUOTE]If you had traded in to Best Buy, you would have gotten $16 -> $24/$25.60 (with Gamer's Club Unlocked) in credit, so maybe that's why you thought of the $24 value.
 
[quote name='TheCollegeGamer']I know Gamestop doesn't want you trading in two of the same game, but what if they are for different consoles? I was given a new (gutted and from GS I assume since it had all the DLC codes but wasn't wrapped) copy of a game I already had for a gift and the people who gave it to me don't have the receipt anymore. I was planning on trading in the other console version anyway and with the 50% trade in thing I could get decent value. Don't want to raise any flags though and could just take it to another store if needed I guess, but would prefer to save gas.[/QUOTE]

I think I've traded in three copies of Uncharted 3 total and they haven't seemed to cared any of the times. *shrugs*
 
[quote name='poet17eric']The iPod Touch definitely did, but I think some of the others (iPad and Nano at least) have stayed steady. The 4th Gen. 8GB went from $110 base to $84 in a day.[/QUOTE]

There is also a promo for 20% more going on so the values should even out.
 
[quote name='Violator']WOW...
Good old GS! They just totally NUKED all of the ipod/iphone/ipad trade values. I'm talking between 50 to 35% drop in all values across the board!
There goes all the ipod touch flips. That was the best kept secret in GS trades for the last 4 or 5 months that most of you didn't know about[/QUOTE]

This is devestating...I had planed on trading a iPod touch tomorrow for a psp. Trade in for a 1st gen 16gb went from $84 to $40. This make the bonus essentially worthless.
 
[quote name='ironmenpb']gamestop.com now sells beats by dre. finally i can use my gamestop credit on something besides video games.[/QUOTE]

Those headphones are awful for how overpriced they are. :whistle2:#
 
[quote name='rjbooth']There is also a promo for 20% more going on so the values should even out.[/QUOTE]


Umm yeah...the 20% bonus (which was has been running all along before nuked values) will really even out the drop from $75/$85 base to $38/$46 quite nicely right?!?!
 
[quote name='Violator']Umm yeah...the 20% bonus (which was has been running all along before nuked values) will really even out the drop from $75/$85 base to $38/$46 quite nicely right?!?![/QUOTE]

Well they had the 30% trade-in (if that stacked that would have been so sick but probably unlikely) steal of the week coupon last week (or was it the week before last?) so that might have helped bring down the TIV?

I personally don't know if anyone banked on that coupon or not.
 
[quote name='Violator']WOW...
Good old GS! They just totally NUKED all of the ipod/iphone/ipad trade values. I'm talking between 50 to 35% drop in all values across the board!
There goes all the ipod touch flips. That was the best kept secret in GS trades for the last 4 or 5 months that most of you didn't know about[/QUOTE]

:cool:

Nothing like someone keeping a secret for themselves, but then immediately sharing it with the community in a "stealth brag" moments after their cash flow is cut off. How entirely cool of you...
 
[quote name='Violator']WOW...
Good old GS! They just totally NUKED all of the ipod/iphone/ipad trade values. I'm talking between 50 to 35% drop in all values across the board!
There goes all the ipod touch flips. That was the best kept secret in GS trades for the last 4 or 5 months that most of you didn't know about[/QUOTE]

Yeah I traded in a couple personal ipods, including a touch, using PUR coupons deals, are was pleasantly suprised with what I got. I pretty much got a free upgrade to my gen 4 touch If you consider cash/credit fungible in terms of game purchasing and trading.

And yes that post had a very douchebagish tone to it.
 
[quote name='Toss']Yeah I traded in a couple personal ipods, including a touch, using PUR coupons deals, are was pleasantly suprised with what I got. I pretty much got a free upgrade to my gen 4 touch If you consider cash/credit fungible in terms of game purchasing and trading.

And yes that post had a very douchebagish tone to it.[/QUOTE]

What did the PUR coupons do? An extra % that stacked or a straight dollar amount? How much did you get? I'm curious now.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']If you had traded in to Best Buy, you would have gotten $16 -> $24/$25.60 (with Gamer's Club Unlocked) in credit, so maybe that's why you thought of the $24 value.[/QUOTE]

Maybe, though I thought the game's entry on the site had GS listed as giving about $14 a day ago as well. Sadly the closest BB to me would cost way more in gas and time (about 35-40 minutes one way) than the 5 closest GSs.

Couldn't be helped though, but I guess I should have just went with something I was sure would net more value. Was suspicious about Sonic considering the state of Sonic Games, even if this one was supposed to be okay, and the quick price drops they usually see. Will know better for next time to never trust the blue blur.
 
From 4/26/12:

:3ds:
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina... - $14.00

:ps3:
Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY 3D - $8.00
Battlefield 3 - $16.00
Burnout Paradise - $3.50
Dead Space - $4.50
Little Big Planet GOTY - $6.00
NBA 2K11 - $6.00
NBA 2K12 - $15.00
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools - $3.50
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare - $7.00
Sports Champions - $0.20

:wii:
Just Dance - $9.00
Madden NFL 2009 All Play - $2.00
Mario Super Sluggers - $7.00
Need For Speed: Nitro - $4.50
Sim City Creator - $3.00
Sims 3 - $11.00
Sonic Unleashed - $9.00

:360:
Call of Duty Black Ops - $15.00
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 - $22.00
Dead Island - $12.00
Kingdoms of Amalur - $21.00
Madden NFL 2012 - $11.00
Superman Returns - $1.75
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']TIV from today

:ps3:

Resistance 3 - $11
Disney Universe - $11[/QUOTE]

My math might be off but I think the PS3 is $10? Somebody should double check I don't have my receipt on me.
 
God the people on my GS are clueless idiots. They tried to tell me the 50% promo was over only tier trades worked. Guy tried it with the used and and it worked. Wish I could smack both employees.
 
[quote name='jr1016']4/29 All PS3

Resistance 3 $11
NBA 2K11 $6
AC:B $12

BBY DOTW B2G1 and R3 coupon that expire this week.[/QUOTE]

I meant for my PS3 AC:B to go GS, took it to BBY by accident. Would have have loved $12 for it.
 
yesterday 4/29

$10 :360: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
$12 :ps3: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
$19 :360: SSX
$12 :360: Mass Effect 1
$12 :360: red dead redemption
$20 :wii: new super mario bros
$20 :wii: skyward sword
 
Phone quote
MW 3 360- $15 ($7 drop)

Yeah don't trade in MW 3 this week b/c of the sale, wait until next Wednesday once it goes off sale.
 
Some locations hours changing:

[quote name='Anyonymous GameStop Employee']Almost all GS locations not located in an indoor mall have seen their hours change. Most have had hours extended, while the lowest performing stores have had their hours cut. It's only an hour per day but something to note.

Many stores are now 9-9 M-S. On Sundays, stores are either 10-6 or 11-7 (my manager fought to get the extra hour tacked on the end of Sundays instead of the beginning.) The lower performing stores are closing at 8 during the week now, so you may want to double check your stores hours if you need to go early or late into a GS.[/QUOTE]
 
Black ops 2 is available for pre-order starting today. You get a limited edition 2 sided poster, and a MW3 prestige token (To get the token, you must be a PUR member.)

CoD Elite also rolls over to BlackOps2 or want to renew it.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Black ops 2 is available for pre-order starting today. You get a limited edition 2 sided poster, and a MW3 prestige token (To get the token, you must be a PUR member.)

CoD Elite also rolls over to BlackOps2 or want to renew it.[/QUOTE]

Just did it earlier today. Its weird though, my prestige token code worked fine but my promo code didn't work.
 
[quote name='akir']I can't wait until the cod games disappear like guitar hero.[/QUOTE]

Guitar Hero games weren't selling 20 million copies every single year.
 
[quote name='akir']I can't wait until the cod games disappear like guitar hero.[/QUOTE]


There's still a market for the instruments new or in like new condition. I sold 2 wired 360 guitars in Jan. on Amazon for $45 each.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']There's still a market for the instruments new or in like new condition. I sold 2 wired 360 guitars in Jan. on Amazon for $45 each.[/QUOTE]

Cheapest price USED on Amazon for the Guitar Hero 5 guitars is $60. I'm tempted to throw a couple of mine up at that price, considering I got them from GW for $3/ea.
 
[quote name='chuckywang']30% extra trade-in credit with purchase of DLC is the new promo. I believe there's $0.99 DLC available.[/QUOTE]

Saw that on the site, but how would that work towards buying other items with the credit?

Do I ask what they have for $0.99 DLC, buy it, then get the credit and can I use it on something else?
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Saw that on the site, but how would that work towards buying other items with the credit?

Do I ask what they have for $0.99 DLC, buy it, then get the credit and can I use it on something else?[/QUOTE]
Well, it's probably better if you just go on the gamestop website and check out the DLC content you may want instead and just ask for that DLC at the counter.

With the purchase of the DLC your trade-ins get a 30% boost in TIV. Whatever you trade-in should cover the full DLC purchase but whatever is left over is do as you please.

DLC code should be printed on your receipt.

This trade-in promo has been up for a few weeks now.
 
[quote name='sninh']I would come in knowing what the dlc is and telling them you want to trade it in towards that[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

[quote name='iduncurr']Well, it's probably better if you just go on the gamestop website and check out the DLC content you may want instead and just ask for that DLC at the counter.

With the purchase of the DLC your trade-ins get a 30% boost in TIV. Whatever you trade-in should cover the full DLC purchase but whatever is left over is do as you please.

DLC code should be printed on your receipt.

This trade-in promo has been up for a few weeks now.[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot! :D Actually, I think they may have DLC I will want(edit...lol 3 x's PSN price...won't get that, but I'll find another dlc!)

Thank You!
 
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