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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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Does anyone know how to get the "Buy 10 PS2 games @ $1.99 for $15" promo to work?

You can see it if you go to the main page gamestop.com and click on "Pre-owned." It's the 4th or 5th deal in the slideshow.
 
[quote name='kayne2000']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.[/QUOTE]

Its 40 at GS
 
Do you guys know the base value for Street Fighter x Tekken PS3? i know there is a guaranteed $30 for it right now at gamestop but that includes the bonus right? Just wondering how much the 60% (50% + 10%PUR) bump will do for it. Im planning on trading mine in and just wait for a price drop for this game. thanks guys
 
A few more drops to report from 3/23:

PS3:
WWE '12 - $20
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $15

Xbox 360:
Saints Row: The Third - $20

Disappointed about all three games dropping $2 since I had them quoted earlier this week but even if I had traded them then with the 40% bonus I would have gotten less than I did yesterday with the 60% bonus.
 
3/23 trades all on xbox360

Nier : 2.25
Lord of the Rings: War in the North : 8.00
Two Worlds 2 : 1.5
Assassins Creed 1.25
Darkness 2 : 18.00
WWE 12 : 20.00
X-men Destiny : 9.00
Sonic Generations : 15.00
MW3 : 21.00
Assassins Creed Revelations : 15.00
Dark Souls: 12.00
Spider Man Edge of Time 12.00

With the 50% and power up pro came out to 215.98
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']Do you guys know the base value for Street Fighter x Tekken PS3? i know there is a guaranteed $30 for it right now at gamestop but that includes the bonus right? Just wondering how much the 60% (50% + 10%PUR) bump will do for it. Im planning on trading mine in and just wait for a price drop for this game. thanks guys[/QUOTE]

Just called the most knowledgeable guy in my area of GS's and he said $22 base, so $35.20 after 60%? Compared to $33 I was going to trade it in thinking (stupidly) that I could bet $48... But I rather just keep it since I now have a joystick and I also paid for it w/ zero cost credit.
 
I just came back from gamestop with these trade-in values:

Dragon Age: Awakening - $2.00 ---with 60% bonus - $3.20
Modern Warfare 2 - $5.00--- with 60% bonus - $8.00
PS3 Bluetooth Headset w/charger - $12.50 ---with 10% bonus $13.75
Xbox 360 wireless headset /charger - $6.00--- with 10% bonus $6.60
Xbox 360 wired headset - $3.00 ---with 10% bonus $3.30
PS3 Dualshock 3 - $16.00 ---with 10% bonus $17.60

512MB xbox 360 memory has no trade in value :whistle2:s.
 
Ipod 5th Generation Classic - $65.00 (although there is a 20% bump-up going on so I got $78 total for it, but the base value is $65)
 
[quote name='SynGamer']Anyone have a value on MLB 12?[/QUOTE]

I think it was posted @ $22 yesterday. Gonna trade that in today.

Now I'll have almost $100 in credit but unsure if to buy a 32gb vita card with it.
 
has anyone traded little deviants recently? going in after work and trading that and maybe my iPod if it's going to net almost 80.
 
PS3 Dualshock 3 - $16.00 ---with 10% bonus $17.60


Did they check your controller like pushing the ps3 button on?
 
[quote name='coolrust']PS3 Dualshock 3 - $16.00 ---with 10% bonus $17.60


Did they check your controller like pushing the ps3 button on?[/QUOTE]

No, the guy didn't do anything, he just looked at it and accept it.:D
 
[quote name='Rollobobo']Ipod 5th Generation Classic - $65.00 (although there is a 20% bump-up going on so I got $78 total for it, but the base value is $65)[/QUOTE]

30 or 60gb?
 
[quote name='akir']175 if u get the PUR coupon[/QUOTE]

how much for the base price? because right now i'll get $50 bonus
 
tiv's today 3/24

$2.50 :psp: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
$5.00 :psp: Valkyria Chronicles 2
$4.50 :wii: Mario Super Sluggers

also was quoted $1.50 base for :ds:nostalgia but didn't end up trading it in

Before anyway calls me crazy, know that I bought a psn card and got the digital versions of FFT and VC2.
 
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Dumped off some disc only secondary PS2 game copies I had that I knew wouldn't sell for much if anything on ebay.

The Bouncer - $0.15
Shinobi - $0.15
Dino Stalker - $0.45
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 - $0.40
Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends - $0.40
Silpheed: The Lost Planet - $0.15
The Adventures of Darwin - $0.40

Figured I'd dump these off while they still got the 50% bonus.
 
I can confirm that the B2G1 coupon does stack with MW3's sales price. Buy 3 of them for $70 and trade them in for $100.8.
 
3.24.12 - Base price only

PS3:

BF BC2 - 3.50
MoH - 2.25
PlayStation Move Heroes - 4.50

Batman AC - 19
Ratchet: ACIT - 5
Twisted Metal - 22
MLB the Show 12 - 22
Uncharted 3 - 19

First time doing this. Hope it helps. Got around $150 credit and bought a 32gb Vita card. (Hate myself but softens the blow that I used free games to get credit!)
 
[quote name='edavis0780']I can confirm that the B2G1 coupon does stack with MW3's sales price. Buy 3 of them for $70 and trade them in for $100.8.[/QUOTE]

I still have a coupon from when i re suscribed. As a flipper myself you just made my day :)
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']I still have a coupon from when i re suscribed. As a flipper myself you just made my day :)[/QUOTE]

LOL, my renewal coupon comes in like a few days. This is definitely something to consider. Great way to make some profit and build some poweruprewards points while you're at it too! How's your backlog coming along? Find anything to trade in yet?
 
[quote name='chingychink2005']LOL, my renewal coupon comes in like a few days. This is definitely something to consider. Great way to make some profit and build some poweruprewards points while you're at it too! How's your backlog coming along? Find anything to trade in yet?[/QUOTE]

Im kinda considering sacrificing deus ex but besides that no canadates yet. Of course 3 copys of mw3 will more than make up for it :)
 
[quote name='edavis0780']I can confirm that the B2G1 coupon does stack with MW3's sales price. Buy 3 of them for $70 and trade them in for $100.8.[/QUOTE]Tempting, but I've still got a month and a half left for my membership, and I'd rather wait until the gap between now and the expiration date to close a bit more.
 
Do it, deus ex can be had for $10 these days. But you'll probably end up breaking even when you trade it in. Just finished RDR complete for PS3, wonder if it still gets $16 when I was quoted 2 weeks ago. Will go find out later while I trade in my copy of UC3.
 
[quote name='chingychink2005']Do it, deus ex can be had for $10 these days. But you'll probably end up breaking even when you trade it in. Just finished RDR complete for PS3, wonder if it still gets $16 when I was quoted 2 weeks ago. Will go find out later while I trade in my copy of UC3.[/QUOTE]

On march 23'rd rdr was quoted as 10$
 
Thanks for raining on my parade strait lol. I found the post TiVs 3/23

PS3
Red Dead Redemption - $10.00

Seems kinda cheap for the Complete GOTY edition that I'm gonna trade in, pretty sure that this was the vanilla quote.
 
[quote name='Gosha']Dumped off some disc only secondary PS2 game copies I had that I knew wouldn't sell for much if anything on ebay.

The Bouncer - $0.15
Shinobi - $0.15
Dino Stalker - $0.45
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 - $0.40
Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends - $0.40
Silpheed: The Lost Planet - $0.15
The Adventures of Darwin - $0.40

Figured I'd dump these off while they still got the 50% bonus.[/QUOTE]

50% gains you roughly a dollar on top of a 2 dollar base. I can't imagine trading any games for less than a quarter a piece.
 
[quote name='Gosha']Dumped off some disc only secondary PS2 game copies I had that I knew wouldn't sell for much if anything on ebay.

The Bouncer - $0.15
Shinobi - $0.15
Dino Stalker - $0.45
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 - $0.40
Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends - $0.40
Silpheed: The Lost Planet - $0.15
The Adventures of Darwin - $0.40

Figured I'd dump these off while they still got the 50% bonus.[/QUOTE]


They're your games and it's your money; but for ~$3, I'd rather hold onto them, give them to a friend, or donate them to Goodwill or something.
 
iPhone 3G 8GB - $60

Does anyone know if you get the extra 10% for PUR when trading in an iPhone? I just checked the base value over the phone.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Tempting, but I've still got a month and a half left for my membership, and I'd rather wait until the gap between now and the expiration date to close a bit more.[/QUOTE]
Why? When you renew, your "new" year starts from the end of the original expiration date not when you renew.
 
[quote name='klimb22']Why? When you renew, your "new" year starts from the end of the original expiration date not when you renew.[/QUOTE]:shock: What?! I did not know that...thanks for the heads-up.

Assuming the sale price is still effective tomorrow, MW3 flipping will commence then. \\:D/
 
[quote name='chingychink2005']Thanks for raining on my parade strait lol. I found the post TiVs 3/23

PS3
Red Dead Redemption - $10.00

Seems kinda cheap for the Complete GOTY edition that I'm gonna trade in, pretty sure that this was the vanilla quote.[/QUOTE]

That was for the vanilla lol
 
[quote name='TheLounge']Just called the most knowledgeable guy in my area of GS's and he said $22 base, so $35.20 after 60%? Compared to $33 I was going to trade it in thinking (stupidly) that I could bet $48... But I rather just keep it since I now have a joystick and I also paid for it w/ zero cost credit.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for replying. I traded in mine earlier. I got that game via store credit too! I'll buy it again in a couple of months when the price goes down. Yup i got $35.20 for it so it wasn't that bad.
 
[quote name='mattcube64']They're your games and it's your money; but for ~$3, I'd rather hold onto them, give them to a friend, or donate them to Goodwill or something.[/QUOTE]

I already had checked if any of my friends want these, none did, even for free. I collect PS2 games, these were all just spare games that I have complete/decent condition copies of already. These have just been sitting around my room for the past year or so. I used the 3 bucks I got towards a 3DS points card, since those rarely go on sale. My local goodwill doesn't take disc only PS2 games either.
 
[quote name='dino88']iPhone 3G 8GB - $60

Does anyone know if you get the extra 10% for PUR when trading in an iPhone? I just checked the base value over the phone.
[/QUOTE]

No, unfortunately the extra 10% doesn't apply to iPhone/iPod/iPad trade-ins.
 
[quote name='Ramandur']With the powerup pro buy 2 get one coupon does it allow you to get six games with 2 free. Does it effect the whole transaction[/QUOTE]

no. It's for one set of 3 games only.
 
After I traded in some games today, when I got home I found out the games where redbox games. Should I return them just to be safe? I want to be able to trade them in after I beat them.
 
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