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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='shrike4242']I ended up calling the store and they fixed it over the phone, voiding out the previous transaction and doing it again as two separate transactions.[/QUOTE]

i tried to do the same thing right now but the guy i talked to said there weren't any managers or assistant managers, so i'll have to wait until tomorrow. :wall:
 
[quote name='kinney_bmx']Just called in

Batman Arkham City (360) - $18
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (360) - $16[/QUOTE]

So is ff game worth flipping at gs? $10 extra worth it with pur?
 
[quote name='darknight88']So is ff game worth flipping at gs? $10 extra worth it with pur?[/QUOTE]

It's not 100% profit over cost but It's a solid profit margin if you are moving bestbuy credit to gs
 
Just traded:
FF XIII-2 (360)- 16.00
FF XIII-2 (PS3)- 16.00
Rage (360)- 6.50
Rage (PS3)- 6.50
Batman Arkham City (PS3)- 19.00
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']It's not 100% profit over cost but It's a solid profit margin if you are moving bestbuy credit to gs[/QUOTE]

Also you might be able to pick up the BB exclusive version that contains novella. Which is worth something and obviously doesn't need to be traded in to GS. Lots of them at the BB I hit today.
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Does the trade 3 get $10 bonus stack with the 50% bonus?[/QUOTE]
No. Promos don't stack with anything except the PUR 10% bonus.
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']Cool, ff13-2 and batman are holding for today. Time to do some wrestlemania day flipping action lol[/QUOTE]

I never paid for PPV's but i'm doing it this year. Rock vs. Cena could be great. Hell in the cell too.
 
[quote name='TheLounge']Ocarina of time 3ds is base of 14, I also confirmed Arkham City about an hour ago before I headed out. Goodluck to all today, hopefully I won't get red flagged again at GS :/[/QUOTE]
Red flagged for what?
 
[quote name='Magicman103']so just to confirm, the get an extra 50% promo still works today correct?[/QUOTE]

according to all accounts (including some gs employees), yes. :)
 
[quote name='darknight88']So can that happen if you trade more than 1 copy of the same game at one store?[/QUOTE]

So he traded more than one copy of same game?
 
Thanks again to the awesome CAGs for the heads-up on this and the Best Buy coupon deals. For $116, I've now got $210 in credit, enough for a Wii and Xenoblade on Friday!
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Does the trade 3 get $10 bonus stack with the 50% bonus?[/QUOTE]

No way does it stack ! Do you realize how broken it would be if it did ? Guys like me would have a field day with it lol
 
Went to BB today and grabbed a PS3 copy of Batman:AC for $10. Went to Gamestop and the first employee I talk to states the 50% bonus ended yesterday. I don't argue with him just state that I've read it still alive through today and he keeps going on and on about how it ended yesterday and they had to take down all the signs about it at the end of yesterday and put up the new sale signs. Finally another employee comes over and just tells they guy he'll check to make sure so he scans Batman and the bonus still shows up. The other guy basically just says "Oh" and walks off. Anyway, I traded that in also with Dance Central 2 for the Xbox for $59.20.

Batman: AC (PS3) - $19.00
Dance Central 2 (Xbox) - $18.00

Also, checked the value of these which I ended up not trading:
Fallout 3: GotY (Xbox) - $5.50
Fallout New Vegas (Xbox) - $4.00
Youstar 2 (Xbox) - $4.00
 
TIV today

PS3
FFXIII-2 $16
LA Noire - vanilla copy $9

Store manager tried to tell me that the 50% extra will only work if I buy a used game. So I told her to just ring it up and see what happens. The stories about GS employees not knowing is true but not all.
 
TIV's as of 03/29/12:

:360:
America's Army: True Soldiers - $3
Armored Core 4 - $1.25
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - $2.50
Bioshock 2 - $2.50
Brink - $0.85
Call of Duty: Black Ops - $14
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $7
Devil May Cry 4 - $1.25
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - $2
Gears of War 2 - $0.85
Guitar Hero: World Tour - $0.10
Halo 3 - $1.00
Lost Planet 2 - $3.50
Madden NFL 11 - $4.50
Marvel vs Capcom 3 - $4.50
MX vs ATV: Untamed - $5.50
NBA 2K10 - $1.85
Operation Flashpoint: Red River - $6.50
Rise of Nightmares - $8
Spider-Man 3 - $2.25
Superman Returns - $1.85
UFC 2010 - $6.00

:ps3:
Bakugan - $2.25
Battlefield Bad Company 2 - $3.50
Call of Duty 4 - $4.50
Call of Duty: World At War - $3.50
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - $1
Final Fantasy XIII - $6
Motorstorm - $0.85
Resistance 2 - $1.50
Rock Band: AC/DC Track Pack - $0.10
Sports Champions - $0.20
Uncharted 3 - $19

:wii:
Bleach: Shattered Blade - $4.50
Dead Space Extraction - $3.50
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $3.50
Nerf N-Strike Elite (game only) - $1.50
Red Steel - $1
Sonic and the Black Knight - $6.50
Star Wars The Force Unleashed - $1.85
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate - $5

:gc:
Need For Speed: Underground - $0.40
Spider-Man 2: The Game - $0.50
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (game only) - $0.40
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - $4.00

:psp: VITA
Touch My Katamari - $9.00
 
[quote name='jr1016']TIV today

PS3
FFXIII-2 $16
LA Noire - vanilla copy $9

Store manager tried to tell me that the 50% extra will only work if I buy a used game. So I told her to just ring it up and see what happens. The stories about GS employees not knowing is true but not all.[/QUOTE]
So it worked or it didn't?
 
SUCKS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE SNATCHING THE PLASTIC OFF OF THOSE BATMAN AC's AND NOT OPENING THEM!!!

The Catwoman code has value!

WOW @ What they give for Batman!!! Still gonna buy 1 for myself.:)

PS3 Batman $28.50 with bonus
X360 $27.00 with bonus
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']SUCKS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE SNATCHING THE PLASTIC OFF OF THOSE BATMAN AC's AND NOT OPENING THEM!!!

The Catwoman code has value!

WOW @ What they give for Batman!!! Still gonna buy 1 for myself.:)

PS3 Batman $28.50 with bonus
X360 $27.00 with bonus[/QUOTE]

What are you talking about. GameStop don't take sealed items.
 
[quote name='FactionG']What are you talking about. GameStop don't take sealed items.[/QUOTE]

And besides, the market (especially the CAG marketplace) is saturated with those Catwoman codes. They're worth about $4.

Oh, and he said taking the plastic off, but not actually opening the game.
 
[quote name='FactionG']What are you talking about. GameStop don't take sealed items.[/QUOTE]

OPEN the case and take out the code.

[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']SUCKS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE SNATCHING THE PLASTIC OFF OF THOSE BATMAN AC's AND NOT OPENING THEM!!!

The Catwoman code has value!

WOW @ What they give for Batman!!! Still gonna buy 1 for myself.:)

PS3 Batman $28.50 with bonus
X360 $27.00 with bonus[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Tsel']And besides, the market (especially the CAG marketplace) is saturated with those Catwoman codes. They're worth about $4.

Oh, and she said taking the plastic off, but not actually opening the game.[/QUOTE]

Yes ma'am. You are correct. $4 is $4 and they are selling.
 
[quote name='chingychink2005']What's up Strait?! Just did a quick Batman flip too.

PS3 Batman AC - 19[/QUOTE]

Hey what's going on my friend ! Everythings good with me. I just got ass creed rev to keep and I'm also getting my flip flow going. I gotta say that batman has to be the most flipped game this year lol.

There's only 3.5 hours left till the big show and I CANT WAIT ANY LONGER !!!! I guess ill finally finish uncharted 3 to keep me busy in the meantime
 
Just wanted to say thanks guys, traded :ps3:Batman AC, :ps3:FFXIII-2, and :360:FFXIII-2 got 81.60, paid $40 plus tax with BB credit for them. Bought MKKE and WKCII have 28.XX GS credit left for Weds B2G1 used.
 
Traded in two copies of final fantasy and a copy of arkham city. Made about 80+. Best buy employees were strict as hell though. They only offered me one copy of the magazine and I had to register for unlocked to get it. Has anyone else encountered this?
 
[quote name='joeyshadows']Traded in two copies of final fantasy and a copy of arkham city. Made about 80+. Best buy employees were strict as hell though. They only offered me one copy of the magazine and I had to register for unlocked to get it. Has anyone else encountered this?[/QUOTE]

Sounds like you got shamboozled. And this is coming from someone who brought a good 5 or 6 magazines during the last Batman flip
 
can anyone help a noob out...i have 2 batman ac xbox 360 sealed copies, and 2 final fantasy 2 novella..and 1 rage.... how does trading in a game at gamestop work...how do I get the 50% and how much would i gain with this.... i spent 60 in total.
 
[quote name='joeyshadows']Traded in two copies of final fantasy and a copy of arkham city. Made about 80+. Best buy employees were strict as hell though. They only offered me one copy of the magazine and I had to register for unlocked to get it. Has anyone else encountered this?[/QUOTE]

No. Also, not all of them say you 'have to' be a member of the gamers' club to use the coupon.
 
[quote name='Scorpion']can anyone help a noob out...i have 2 batman ac xbox 360 sealed copies, and 2 final fantasy 2 novella..and 1 rage.... how does trading in a game at gamestop work...how do I get the 50% and how much would i gain with this.... i spent 60 in total.[/QUOTE]

Gut your sealed games, you have to go to two Gamestops because you can't trade two of the same game. Your looking at around $100+ if you a PUR member.
 
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