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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='sasukekun']Komplete edition comes with codes and you download all the information. So when you trade it in, you're just trading in the normal MK.[/QUOTE]

the dlc characters and costumes are on disc. Only things you download are the movie and soundtrack.
 
[quote name='oldboy26']the dlc characters and costumes are on disc. Only things you download are the movie and soundtrack.[/QUOTE]

Hm, will have to check on that. I know PS3 they usually have all the DLC on the disc, but I dont recall seeing a :ps3: MK Komplete SKU. For 360, they are all codes, and trade in as standard/regular editions.

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Hm, guess there is a pre-owned SKUs for both :360::ps3: MK Komplete edition
 
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Some Values from 3/27/12

The Gunstringer (360) - $11.00
Batman: AC (360) - $19.00
Portal 2 (PS3) - $10.00
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PS3) - $16.00
Twisted Metal (PS3) - $22.00
 
The weekly ad has FF XIII-2 at 39.99 that would be my guess on the big drop. Might be worth waiting till tomorrow or Thursday to see if that bumps back up. I know everybody is looking to dump their copies off because of the BB deal this Sunday, but a $20 gain is a lot better then $10 and I doubt you'll see another drop on the $16 base before Sunday. The real question is will Batman AC hold at all with another flood of those sure to come.
 
[quote name='bilbobagins3']The weekly ad has FF XIII-2 at 39.99 that would be my guess on the big drop. Might be worth waiting till tomorrow or Thursday to see if that bumps back up. I know everybody is looking to dump their copies off because of the BB deal this Sunday, but a $20 gain is a lot better then $10 and I doubt you'll see another drop on the $16 base before Sunday. The real question is will Batman AC hold at all with another flood of those sure to come.[/QUOTE]

This. Not to mention that batman can be had for 10$ again at bestbuy next week and the base value is 19$ at gamestop. That flip is better than ff13-2 as you have more gain while spending less
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']Lmao ! I want to trade that game seperate just to see if the clerk would say "cash or credit ?"[/QUOTE]

LOLOL. you should of. also really i dont think i'd sell any game no matter how useless for 5 cents.

though it is only going for 1.99 used online on their website. so they could of at least given you a quarter!
 
[quote name='mattcube64']Too bad I've used up all my Batman coupons :(

Though I have a shit-ton of FF coupons ready to go, lol.[/QUOTE]

This is a serious post but could I go in and buy like 10 march Gamer mags from bb so I can get BAC and FFX13-2 for cheap in april and then flip on gs? I haven't done the match but it could be good short term? Lol
 
[quote name='darknight88']This is a serious post but could I go in and buy like 10 march Gamer mags from bb so I can get BAC and FFX13-2 for cheap in april and then flip on gs? I haven't done the match but it could be good short term? Lol[/QUOTE]

Yeah you can. U might get flamed on here for mentioning it.

Remember to use the Keyring app too. IDK how many times u can use that coupon.
 
3/27 base TIV, all ps3....obviously

Motorstorm - $0.75
Motorstorm Apocalypse - $12
SOCOM: Confrontation - $0.40
Twisted Metal - $22
Uncharted 2(non goty) - $7.50
 
[quote name='Abeja']Yeah you can. U might get flamed on here for mentioning it.

Remember to use the Keyring app too. IDK how many times u can use that coupon.[/QUOTE]



I just got the keyring app. I hope my BB will take it... Would save me from buying 4/5 mags like last time (tho first was a sub)
 
[quote name='darknight88']This is a serious post but could I go in and buy like 10 march Gamer mags from bb so I can get BAC and FFX13-2 for cheap in april and then flip on gs? I haven't done the match but it could be good short term? Lol[/QUOTE]

Your best bet is to do all your flipping on Sunday, April 1st to take advantage of the last day of the GS 50% promo. You'll get almost $30 credit per Batman with PUR; you will double your investment (in credit). For FF, your best bet is to attempt to get the copy with the novella for $15 and then flip it on craigslist or ebay for $30+ (assuming market saturation doesn't tank this, but it probably will in the latter option).
 
[quote name='TheLounge']I just got the keyring app. I hope my BB will take it... Would save me from buying 4/5 mags like last time (tho first was a sub)[/QUOTE]

So far I have went to 3 BB's and all 3 have let me use the app.
 
[quote name='Abeja']Yeah you can. U might get flamed on here for mentioning it.

Remember to use the Keyring app too. IDK how many times u can use that coupon.[/QUOTE]
sorry if this was mentioned but whats the keyring app?
 
[quote name='gamererik']sorry if this was mentioned but whats the keyring app?[/QUOTE]

Search for it on ur smartphone (I have it on my Droid). Gives u a digital form of the 4 coupons (FF, Batman, Rage, and BS)
 
[quote name='Abeja']Search for it on ur smartphone (I have it on my Droid). Gives u a digital form of the 4 coupons (FF, Batman, Rage, and BS)[/QUOTE]
What do you have to do though? I can't search or anything and I don't keep the cards since they just take your number
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']What do you have to do though? I can't search or anything and I don't keep the cards since they just take your number[/QUOTE]

After I installed it, i just had to put my RZ number in it and it linked it so its knew i was Unlocked and had Offers available.
 
[quote name='Abeja']Search for it on ur smartphone (I have it on my Droid). Gives u a digital form of the 4 coupons (FF, Batman, Rage, and BS)[/QUOTE]

What is the app called on Android Marketplace?
 
[quote name='Abeja']After I installed it, i just had to put my RZ number in it and it linked it so its knew i was Unlocked and had Offers available.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, unfortunately I don't have a FF coupon available. Just ME2, Rage, BS, & AC
 
[quote name='Poor2More']What is the app called on Android Marketplace?[/QUOTE]

U can find it thru Amazons Appstore. Thats how i found it

Called Key Ring Reward Cards

Mobestream Media Inc

http://www.amazon.com/Mobestream-Me...1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1332898609&sr=1-1

[quote name='kinney_bmx']Thanks, unfortunately I don't have a FF coupon available. Just ME2, Rage, BS, & AC[/QUOTE]

Oops sorry, I just checked mine and FF isnt on there. Sorry I was mistaken
 
3/27
:360: SSX - $19

Turned into $30.40 which was fine with me because that's what it cost me (bought it with Origin cards from GS during the spring sale). So I'm back to where I started but I got the 50000 players badge and an online pass for whenever I buy the game for $10.
 
PS3
Little Big Planet 2 SE = $15
Dead Island = $10
Hunted: Demon's Forge = $3.50
Shift 2: Unleashed = $4.50
Sim's 3 Pets = $3.50

Was going to trade in Sim's 3 Pets at Bestbuy since it's $12 TIV but I already traded one in so they wouldn't accept a 2nd one. :cry: Oh well I needed a third game for the $10 extra promotion anyways.

I bought those with the EA's 50% sale and the $15 for $20 GC Promotion sooo I still ended up making off with an extra $10 :lol:
 
[quote name='iduncurr']PS3
Little Big Planet 2 SE = $15
Dead Island = $10
Hunted: Demon's Forge = $3.50
Shift 2: Unleashed = $4.50
Sim's 3 Pets = $3.50

Was going to trade in Sim's 3 Pets at Bestbuy since it's $12 TIV but I already traded one in so they wouldn't accept a 2nd one. :cry: Oh well I needed a third game for the $10 extra promotion anyways.

I bought those with the EA's 50% sale and the $15 for $20 GC Promotion sooo I still ended up making off with an extra $10 :lol:[/QUOTE]

Is bestbuy really doing that limit one per year crap ? Thank god i rushed my huge trade in yesturday cause this rule sucks ! At least bestbuy provides us with lots of bestbuy to gs flips which helps this thread out :)
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']Is bestbuy really doing that limit one per year crap ? Thank god i rushed my huge trade in yesturday cause this rule sucks ! At least bestbuy provides us with lots of bestbuy to gs flips which helps this thread out :)[/QUOTE]
My BB wouldn't take it.
At least not both on the same console on that same day, you know?

I would have kept it back and tried a different day but I needed a third game for the $10 promo and I'd rather have a sure thing. It's only like a 2 dollar total difference between BB and GS for those three games.

BB has been updating a lot of their prices recently, I think it's catching on to all those flippers :lol:
 
[quote name='Abeja']Search for it on ur smartphone (I have it on my Droid). Gives u a digital form of the 4 coupons (FF, Batman, Rage, and BS)[/QUOTE]

Cool but can you use the app for multiple transaction? Like if you want to buy 2 copies of Batman in April, will the cashier accept that or only let you scan once per visit?
 
So I DID read the OP but I have a question: The Gamestop trade-in limit of 1 copy per game is per platform per visit, right? Otherwise people wouldn't have been abusing the Arkham City deal so bad...

And thanks for the heads up about that Keyring App you guys, I'm pretty excited to get a few extra coupons from it.
 
Base TIV 3/27:
Warhammer Space Marine (360) - $9.00
Transformers WFCT (360) - $5.50
 
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[quote name='TheodorusMajorus']So I DID read the OP but I have a question: The Gamestop trade-in limit of 1 copy per game is per platform per visit, right? Otherwise people wouldn't have been abusing the Arkham City deal so bad...

And thanks for the heads up about that Keyring App you guys, I'm pretty excited to get a few extra coupons from it.[/QUOTE]

Yes, it is 1 copy per game per platform per day. Although with the amount of Gamestops in most cities you have 3-4 within a reasonable driving distance and you can still "abuse" the trade in.
 
[quote name='Dwarfman']Yes, it is 1 copy per game per platform per day. Although with the amount of Gamestops in most cities you have 3-4 within a reasonable driving distance and you can still "abuse" the trade in.[/QUOTE]

It's also YMMV, but you can trade in 2 of the same platform. Depends on how big of a stickler the employee is.
 
3/27

Mass Effect 2 PS3 $7.00
The ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection PS3 $13.00
Batman Arkham City PS3 $19.00
Rage PS3 $6.50
Bulletstorm 360 $1.25
Warhammer 40k Space Marine 360 $9.00
NCAA Football 12 360 $14.00
Call of Duty Black Ops 360 $14.00
Gears of War 3 360 $9.00
Fable III 360 $3.50
Batman Arkham City 360 $19.00
Dirt 3 360 $7.00
Mass Effect 2 360 $7.00
Rage 360 $6.50
Bulletstorm PS3 $2.00
NCAA Football 2010 PSP $3.00
HDMI 360 $4.00
Headset 360 $3.00
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']Is there any way that you can zoom in on the barcode of the coupons. It seems like they wont be able to scan the coupon cause its zoomed out.[/QUOTE]

I assume you're asking about the coupons in the Keyring App, right? If so, there's a button towards the bottom that says "view full size" or something like that.
 
Hoping Ass.Creed.Rev held at $15 base today. I'm going to trade mine in, and then grab a new one on Sunday for $19.99. Easy ~$5 profit since I'm going to be right next door, anyway; and I can keep an extra Blu-Ray case and online pass.
 
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