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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']Man, all of these unplayed KoA trade in posts are breaking my heart :cry:

Hope BB gets a restock soon.[/QUOTE]

I feel a little bad, but I'm going to trade in my used version and then pickup the new version to sit on my shelf until I get the urge to play again. I haven't picked one up already because the BB magazines haven't been delivered to the PR stores yet.
 
Some base TIVs from 7/22:

Xbox 360:

Prototype $10.00 (down $1 from the OP)
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood $10.00 (no change from OP)
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows $12.00 (up $2 from the OP)
Hasbro Family Game Night $8.00 (up $2 from the OP)
Left 4 Dead $16.00 (up $5 from the OP)
Left 4 Dead 2 $16.00 (up $2 from the OP)
 
Didn't see this promo noted in OP, but looks like GS is having an extra $5 for each game traded in for 360 & PS3 ($3 min base TIV).

Runs 7/25-7/26 only. Was on their gamestock page. Not bad for pretty much anything $3-10 base.
 
My neighbor went yesterday after I called. I haven't had a chance to go yet, but I guess it's PR only. Maybe the local stores missed an update or something because it's rare to see a pricing difference>

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[quote name='Multibeaster79']Didn't see this promo noted in OP, but looks like GS is having an extra $5 for each game traded in for 360 & PS3 ($3 min base TIV).

Runs 7/25-7/26 only. Was on their gamestock page. Not bad for pretty much anything $3-10 base.[/QUOTE]
This is great to know. Thanks for the heads up.
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']My neighbor went yesterday after I called. I haven't had a chance to go yet, but I guess it's PR only. Maybe the local stores missed an update or something because it's rare to see a pricing difference>

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On the preorder bonuses, does it print on the receipt or do you get a card? Can you buy DLC in the store? If stuff doesn't print on the receipt your store still updates via dial up and that's probably why the descrepency.

Did you happen to see the price they're selling it for? That's the base TIV I got last month when they were selling it for $47.99 used.
 
[quote name='Multibeaster79']Didn't see this promo noted in OP, but looks like GS is having an extra $5 for each game traded in for 360 & PS3 ($3 min base TIV).

Runs 7/25-7/26 only. Was on their gamestock page. Not bad for pretty much anything $3-10 base.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the heads-up. That'll make flipping Price Is Right: Decades that much more profitable. ;)
 
wtf is up with L4D's prices???

L4D plat hits is now $34.99 new, L4D2's used price is $44.99?!

Am i missing something? these games are olddddd. And from what i see, the TIV just jumped to like $16-17 for each of them?! crazy.
 
[quote name='jcp42877']wtf is up with L4D's prices???

L4D plat hits is now $34.99 new, L4D2's used price is $44.99?!

Am i missing something? these games are olddddd. And from what i see, the TIV just jumped to like $16-17 for each of them?! crazy.[/QUOTE]

Not sure....my mouth hit the floor yesterday when I was told my old copy of Left for Dead was worth 16.00 OR 22.40 after I bought Link's Crossbow Training with it (which cost me 44 cents)

Sell it while its hot!
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']GS sells LFD1 now for $35 used & LFD 2 for $45 used so that doesn't surprise me the values have gone up. No one trades those games in, GS doesn't buy them new from EA/Valve anymore, and they jack up the prices b/c they have no supply.[/QUOTE]

To answer the previous question.
 
[quote name='Multibeaster79']Didn't see this promo noted in OP, but looks like GS is having an extra $5 for each game traded in for 360 & PS3 ($3 min base TIV).

Runs 7/25-7/26 only. Was on their gamestock page. Not bad for pretty much anything $3-10 base.[/QUOTE]Note: This also works out $0.80 better for AC: Revelations than if you bought a used game when trading it in--$19/$20.40 w/ PUR vs. $18.20/$19.60 w/ PUR.
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']My neighbor went yesterday after I called. I haven't had a chance to go yet, but I guess it's PR only. Maybe the local stores missed an update or something because it's rare to see a pricing difference>

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What does "PR" only mean? And how did he manage to get $25.20 for KOA:R? I traded mine in for $12 plus 40% the other day.
 
[quote name='inkcil']What does "PR" only mean? And how did he manage to get $25.20 for KOA:R? I traded mine in for $12 plus 40% the other day.[/QUOTE]PR = Puerto Rico

That might explain why his store gives more for KOA:R than those in the U.S.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']PR = Puerto Rico

That might explain why his store gives more for KOA:R than those in the U.S.[/QUOTE]

Thanks man! I would have never guessed what that stood for...

In other news, any guess as to whether or not the TIVs will take a dive on the 25th and 26th for the xtra $5 per game promo?
 
Have the Price is Right ready for trade in on Wednesday, hope it holds that value.

Btw. Does anyone know if coupons at GS will stack? I've got my B2G1 coupon still to use and have enough points for a $5 off. Can I use them together? GS employee wasn't sure when I called earlier
 
I'm sure GS welcomes the influx of games. They will still likely be able to sell them to soccer moms (Like when they actually increased the TIV of Batman AC during the flip fest)
 
[quote name='dgwillia006']I'm sure GS welcomes the influx of games. They will still likely be able to sell them to soccer moms (Like when they actually increased the TIV of Batman AC during the flip fest)[/QUOTE]

LOL, i remember that. during that whole month, almost on every topic page some1 was bragging how they traded x amount of copies of batman ac to bestbuy
 
[quote name='inkcil']Thanks man! I would have never guessed what that stood for...

In other news, any guess as to whether or not the TIVs will take a dive on the 25th and 26th for the xtra $5 per game promo?[/QUOTE]


Sorry - I had mentioned a phone quote for $18 earlier in the thread and said that it might only be valid in Puerto Rico.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']On the preorder bonuses, does it print on the receipt or do you get a card? Can you buy DLC in the store? If stuff doesn't print on the receipt your store still updates via dial up and that's probably why the descrepency.

Did you happen to see the price they're selling it for? That's the base TIV I got last month when they were selling it for $47.99 used.[/QUOTE]


To answer another question, the preorder bonus gets printed on the receipt, you can buy DLC in store (and the Steam code was printed on the receipt) and my neighbor is pretty sure that the price for used KOA: R was $47.99. Most of the time Puerto Rico has the same deals, but every so often it doesn't. Sorry if I got anybody's hopes up.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']I'll double check that KOA quote from yesterday. I have my doubts about the 18 bucks. I'll post if nobody beats me to it.[/QUOTE]

i highly doubt it went up back to 18, i remember it went down all the way to 14 a few weeks ago
 
[quote name='Multibeaster79']Didn't see this promo noted in OP, but looks like GS is having an extra $5 for each game traded in for 360 & PS3 ($3 min base TIV).

Runs 7/25-7/26 only. Was on their gamestock page. Not bad for pretty much anything $3-10 base.[/QUOTE]

Hell yes!
 
I almost bought Dead Island GOTY edition today. Employee said hold off because it'll be marked down Thursday as part of the sale. 30 now and will 20 in a few days.
 
[quote name='Algertman']I almost bought Dead Island GOTY edition today. Employee said hold off because it'll be marked down Thursday as part of the sale. 30 now and will 20 in a few days.[/QUOTE]:???: Eh? $20 new for Dead Island GotY? I should get in on that. ;)
 
[quote name='Algertman']I almost bought Dead Island GOTY edition today. Employee said hold off because it'll be marked down Thursday as part of the sale. 30 now and will 20 in a few days.[/QUOTE]

Part of the gamestock sale, straight from the website.

"$10 OFF
DEAD ISLAND GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
Available 07/25/12-08/04/12"
 
Dang, just saw the extra $5 deal cmg up on the 25th. Just traded in assassins creed revelations for $15 earlier today then got lego pirates. Oh well.
 
[quote name='sninh']anything $16.69 tiv or up would do better with the 30% than the $5[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I figured it was a bit more than just 10 dollars. I'm going to wait on trading in AC: Revelations till Wednesday since I'm going to trade in quite a few games first.

Hmm, I may trade in my vanilla Dead Island on Wednesday as well and get the GOTY edition the next day. Hopefully the values don't get nuked.
 
If Dead Island's TIV from the OP is correct and holds, I'll trade it in for $15 on Wednesday and then pick up the GOTY. All the DLC for $5 sounds good to me.
 
L4D $17.99 pre-owned at BB minus the $5 off @Gamer coupon = $12.99 + tax into $21.xx/$22.xx at GS.
...From the looks of things, not experience.
(Sounds better if you have BB credit, the @Gamer mag, and want something at GS)
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']L4D $17.99 pre-owned at BB minus the $5 off @Gamer coupon = $12.99 + tax into $21.xx/$22.xx at GS.
...From the looks of things, not experience.
(Sounds better if you have BB credit, the @Gamer mag and want something at GS)[/QUOTE]

Thought about that when I went to get Twisted Metal today. Would of gone for it if I didn't already use my $5 off.
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']L4D $17.99 pre-owned at BB minus the $5 off @Gamer coupon = $12.99 + tax into $21.xx/$22.xx at GS.
...From the looks of things, not experience.
(Sounds better if you have BB credit, the @Gamer mag, and want something at GS)[/QUOTE]Even better if you can get 10% off with the GCU discount, though I've heard of that not always working in conjunction with @Gamer coupons.

I'm definitely going to try to find a copy of L4D, though, and do just that; at least I'll be able to use that coupon on something.
 
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