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NEW THREAD HERE: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9832580

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='Tsel']23 to 19 is tanking hard? I'm surprised it didn't drop to $15 or below.[/QUOTE]

haha i was thinking the same exact thing. wish i had some more games to trade in to take advantage of the 50% bonus.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Separate.

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I found a potential flip at GS, you would need a B2G1 free coupon.

:ps3: CoD MW3 $21 base ($33.60 after 60% bonus)
:360: CoD MW3 $25 base (Reported on 3/17)

Buy 3 used copies of :ps3: CoD:MW3 for $68.38 + tax.
Trade in for $100.80
Profit $32.42 before tax (So profit around $27-30 after tax)

Could be a lot more with :360:MW3, but would need an updated TiV for calculations.

[/QUOTE]

Sale prices wont work with B2G1 coupons. Tried something similar 2 weeks ago when Killzone 3 was on sale.
 
Base TIVs 3/23

:ps3:God of War 3 - 6.00
:ps3: Infamous - 5.50
:ps3: Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection - 4.50
:ps3: Grand Theft Auto IV - 4.00
:ps3: Soul Calibur IV - 2.25
:ps3: Street Fighter IV - 1.25
:ps3: Prince of Persia - .50
:ps3: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - .15
:ps3: Guitar Hero World Tour - .10
 
[quote name='steveomac1015']:ps3:
Duke Nukem Forever- $1.80
PlayStation Move Heroes- $4.50
God of War: Collection- $5.50
Rayman Origins- $10
NBA 2k12- $15[/QUOTE]

Well so much for possibly using duke as filler for a 3/10 deal
 
[quote name='sylaxRKO']Sale prices wont work with B2G1 coupons. Tried something similar 2 weeks ago when Killzone 3 was on sale.[/QUOTE]

Not true because I used a B2G1 free PUR coupon on 3 Skyrims to flip to Bestbuy when it was on sale 2 weeks ago.
 
[quote name='boogie4114']Not true because I used a B2G1 free PUR coupon on 3 Skyrims to flip to Bestbuy when it was on sale 2 weeks ago.[/QUOTE]

I just used a B2G1 free coupon today and it also worked fine. Picked up UMvC and Uncharted for Vita and UMvC for PS3.
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']to me 4 is tanking hard. u might find it hard to believe but to some people $ 4 is a lot of money ..[/QUOTE]

You actually got the same amount after bonuses since the trade-in was only 30% before, and that required you to put it towards a preorder.
 
:360: X-Men Destiny - 9
:360: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions - 8
:360: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - 8

40 total after the 50% promotion and pur card.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']you give G$ too much credit, I would guess $15-$20[/QUOTE]

that's way too low for a recent title even for GS. ME3 was $25 and is currently $23 which came out the same day
 
As of 3/23. I received about $6.50 more from the 6 titles that were under the 3 for $10 promo than if for some reason their computers tried to put them under the extra 50% credit deal, which I made sure of at the store while at the register, chit-chatting with the gal ringing them up.

:360:Lost Planet: Colonies - $.40
:360:Too Human - $.75
:360:Stormrise - $.50
:360:Qubed - $1.00
:360:Medal of Honor Airborne - $2.25
:360:Singularity - $2.00
:360:Vanquish - $3.50
:360:Left 4 Dead 2 - $11.00
:360:Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - $3.00
:360:Borderlands GOTY - $7
:360:Section 8 - $2.50
 
so if gs takes dual packs (resistance) as single games, you are better off taking it to best buy.

gs would be about 4 before the 50% and bb is quoting $11
 
Had no idea there was a promo on hardware, and was pleasantly surprised to get $102 store credit after a $17 bonus on my 120gb iPod Classic. I really needed the cash, but couldn't pass that up, lol.
 
I trimmed my collection a lot, so here are the base values of the games.

PS3
Army of Two: $.75
DJ Hero: $.25
Duke Nukem Forever: $1.75
Red Dead Redemption: $10
Madden 12: $15
Killzone 2: 1.25
Sonic the Hedgehog: $3.50
NBA Live 10: $2
Demon's Souls: $5

Xbox 360:
Call of Duty WaW: $3.50
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011: $9.00
Crackdown: $.40
Halo 3: $1
Fallout 3 GOTY: $5.50

PSP:
Prince of Persia Revelations: $1
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops: $1.20
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror: $.45
Star Wars Battlefront Renegade: $.75
GTA Liberty City: $4.50
Socom US Navy Seals Fireteam B: $.75
Alien vs Predator Requiem: $3.50
Final Fantasy Crisis Core: $1.75
Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions: $2.50
Lumines 2: $.50

Wii:
Manhunt 2: $1.75
Super Smash Brothers Brawl: $14
Geometry Wars Galaxies: $.50

PS2:
Hot Shots Golf Fore: $.10
Wild Arms 3: $.40
Radiata Stories: $1
 
My TIV for today

:360: Dante's Inferno $3.50
:360: Mercenaries 2 $1.00
:360: Call of Duty: World of War $3.50
:360: UFC Undisputed 3 $19.00
:360: Call of Duty MW2 $7.00
:360: Midnight Club: LA Complete Edition $6.50
:360: Red Dead Redemption $10.00

Got 80.80 with the promo and PUR card. Reserved AC3, but they ran out of steelbooks so i gotta go back when they get more. Also planning to trade-in Mw3 tomorrow.
 
[quote name='cmackchase']
Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions: $2.50[/QUOTE]

Thanks for reporting this. I brought this into the store a few days ago and was told the TIV was under $2. I guess I was either given bad info by the employee or it has changed since then. I'll try trading it again.

Here are my trades today:

$2.50 :360: Harry Potter Order of Phoenix
$8.00 :360: NBA 2K11
$4.50 :psp: FFIV Complete Collection
 
[quote name='raydogg213']How would they accept the 2k sports pack with NBA 2k12 and MLB 2k12? Would it be seperate games or one TIV for the both?[/QUOTE]

With dual packs that ive traded in the past gs always did it seperate
 
[quote name='whitereflection']You actually got the same amount after bonuses since the trade-in was only 30% before, and that required you to put it towards a preorder.[/QUOTE]

i dont know which math class you graduated from but the trade in this week is a 50% bump up and i didnt have to preorder anything it went on my card for l8r on and i actually got more by using the 50% bump rather than the trade 3 get 10 deal.


and to all those who dont think 4 $ is a lot of money.. i can feed you for a week on $ 4 . you'd be surprised how far you can stretch a dollar
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']i dont know which math class you graduated from but the trade in this week is a 50% bump up and i didnt have to preorder anything it went on my card for l8r on and i actually got more by using the 50% bump rather than the trade 3 get 10 deal.


and to all those who dont think 4 $ is a lot of money.. i can feed you for a week on $ 4 . you'd be surprised how far you can stretch a dollar[/QUOTE]


I sure don't want twenty-one $0.19 meals, though ;p
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']i dont know which math class you graduated from but the trade in this week is a 50% bump up and i didnt have to preorder anything it went on my card for l8r on and i actually got more by using the 50% bump rather than the trade 3 get 10 deal.


and to all those who dont think 4 $ is a lot of money.. i can feed you for a week on $ 4 . you'd be surprised how far you can stretch a dollar[/QUOTE]

well yes but it wont be anything healthy and by that mean what a human needs to sustain him/herself.

unless you live in a really dirt poor country at which point i wonder how you have internet in such a poor area.
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']i dont know which math class you graduated from but the trade in this week is a 50% bump up and i didnt have to preorder anything it went on my card for l8r on and i actually got more by using the 50% bump rather than the trade 3 get 10 deal.
[/QUOTE]

You should at least try to comprehend the post you are replying to before insulting the person.
 
[quote name='teknobeavr']i dont know which math class you graduated from but the trade in this week is a 50% bump up and i didnt have to preorder anything it went on my card for l8r on and i actually got more by using the 50% bump rather than the trade 3 get 10 deal.


and to all those who dont think 4 $ is a lot of money.. i can feed you for a week on $ 4 . you'd be surprised how far you can stretch a dollar[/QUOTE]

There is so much fail in this post that I can't quantify with numbers alone.
 
[quote name='raydogg213']How would they accept the 2k sports pack with NBA 2k12 and MLB 2k12? Would it be seperate games or one TIV for the both?[/QUOTE]

On other packs they do the credit separate I believe. I haven't seen anyone report trading this yet. I haven't seen it in store used yet either. Been on the lookout.
 
[quote name='reicaden']Fable 2: 0.50cents.

I'd rather keep it to play frisbee with, heh.[/QUOTE]

When a game gets down that low just throw it in a pile until you get 4-6 like that and sell them on eBay as a "lot". You still want make much but when you sell games like that you can get 3-6 per on average most of the time.
 
Just sold my 3 year old 2nd gen iPod touch for $85, $102 after 20% bump. Not bad at all considering I paid like $180 and used the hell out of it. I just had this strange feeling it was gonna crap out on me so I sold it and bought an iPad 2 later that day...lol
 
[quote name='mrclutch']On other packs they do the credit separate I believe. I haven't seen anyone report trading this yet. I haven't seen it in store used yet either. Been on the lookout.[/QUOTE]

yea same here. i traded my NBA 2k12 hoping to find this pack but i havent. anyone know where it supposedly sold????
 
[quote name='BoromirsFan']how much could i get for trading in halo CE anniversary?

the cag thing says $15 but how much with this weeks bonus and the powerup bonus?[/QUOTE]

math = your friend.

if 15 is still accurate...

15 * .6 = 9
9 + 15 = 24.

so 24 dollars it looks like?

why is there a place selling it for 20 or less that i can flip it???
 
No, but I bought the game less than 24 hours ago from BBY used for like $21 with GC coupon and Unlocked membership

I did not know of the new copies having a code for the maps to work with Halo reach.

So I am stuck with two different versions of halo reach multiplayer.

I don't believe BBY will refund a returned used game. Me trading this to GS will give me my money back and a teeny bit more.

from what little I played of halo anniversary, i like it. But I feel so cheated without that code, its like Im locked out of half the game...
 
[quote name='BoromirsFan']No, but I bought the game less than 24 hours ago from BBY used for like $21 with GC coupon and Unlocked membership

I did not know of the new copies having a code for the maps to work with Halo reach.

So I am stuck with two different versions of halo reach multiplayer.

I don't believe BBY will refund a returned used game. Me trading this to GS will give me my money back and a teeny bit more.

from what little I played of halo anniversary, i like it. But I feel so cheated without that code, its like Im locked out of half the game...[/QUOTE]

ah i see. well gamestop i think it was a gamestop exclusive who knows if the new copies still have it or not since halo first run bonuses seem to stay that way and not get put on marketplace. maybe youll get lucky or maybe im wrong but the new copies on launch day have an amazing skull that turns all grunts into exploding plasma grenades when they die. that skull + bigger grenades or explosions cant remeber + the infinite ammo skull = hilarious.
 
I don't think I will be getting the game new. I think its to expensive at that price.

The used price at BBY was perfect but the whole lack of DLC transfer just ruins it all.


Guess Im just gonna wait for the new price to drop. I don't think gamestop provides codes for used games except stuff like Arkham city?
 
[quote name='BoromirsFan']I don't think I will be getting the game new. I think its to expensive at that price.

The used price at BBY was perfect but the whole lack of DLC transfer just ruins it all.


Guess Im just gonna wait for the new price to drop. I don't think gamestop provides codes for used games except stuff like Arkham city?[/QUOTE]

you might get lucky and find a code that is in the case unused. you never know the person that bought it might not own reach and might not of used the code.

i think its down to 30 dollars everywhere now new. so not too bad.
 
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