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NEW THREAD HERE http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10172798

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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:

Black Friday Trade Deals

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']20% extra credit on trades toward refurbished/new electronics
25% bonus trade in credit when trading in 2 games
Double trade in credit on any system
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Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 get $10 (11/18/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get $10 extra in-store credit when you trade any 3 games

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. 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 subject to change at anytime. 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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$25 Hardware Bonus, Select Systems (11/18/12)
[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.
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$30 Guaranteed, Select Games (Varied)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade select games (within 30 days of release) View Now

$30 value is net value after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Some exclusions may apply. Offer valid only while new game is priced $49.99 or higher. 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.
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Assassin's Creed III PS3 Bundle Upgrade Offer (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3 toward a new PS3 500GB Assassin’s Creed III bundle.”

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new PS3 500GB Assassin's Creed III bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 10/30/12 through 11/11/12.
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Sony Collections Trade Offer (11/14/12)

[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games toward the purchase of select Sony collections. Exclusively for PowerUp Rewards members


Eligible Games
- Ratchet & Clank Collection - $39.99
-God of War Saga - $39.99
- Jak and Daxter Collection - $39.99
- Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - $19.99
- InFAMOUS Collection $19.99
- Journey Collector’s Edition- $29.99
- Uncharted Dual Pack - $39.99
- Killzone Trilogy - $39.99


Legal: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of participating games. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 11/1/12 through 11/14/12.
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Power Up Rewards Exclusive Hardware Values (11/11/12)

[quote name='GameStop.com']PowerUp Rewards exclusive hardware trade offers are here. Trade in your system to score these exclusive trade prices.

  • Xbox 360 orig - $80
  • Xbox 360 slim - $125
  • PS3 - $125
  • Wii - $40
  • 3DS - $75
  • DSi - $50
  • DS Lite - $40
  • PS Vita - $90
  • PS2 - $30
Values are net after trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Hardware must be in full working condition to be eligible for this offer. Defective hardware may be eligible for trade at a lesser 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. Offer valid 11/6/12 through 11/11/12.
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30% Power Trade
(1/6/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games. http://www.gamestop.com/mrkt/landing/pre-pay-bonus-30-trade-credit/

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new copy of a participating game. 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 items 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]


PC Download Power Trade (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any games toward Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC digital downloads.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the purchase of PC download of Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC. 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% Headset Offer (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new headset. including Turtle Beach, Tritton, Beats and more!

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of new headset. 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 items 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]


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

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, 16,,,,,,,,

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.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60.

No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

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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The serial numbers on 2 of my dualshocks have faded significantly from use. Will they take them if some numbers can't be read?
 
Thanks to those who replied the other day about them and as of today HDMI cables are still $4 each. Traded 5 I had of various sizes mainly really short ones lol. $20 + $2 bump total.
 
[quote name='$hady']Thanks to those who replied the other day about them and as of today HDMI cables are still $4 each. Traded 5 I had of various sizes mainly really short ones lol. $20 + $2 bump total.[/QUOTE]

so are all gamestopa suppose to take hdmi cables? or is it ymmv?
 
Glad I didn't wait to trade in Arkham City. Got $15 base for it yesterday.

[quote name='labrat34']MLB 09 The Show (ps3) - 0.05
really[/QUOTE]

:rofl: Don't forget the 30% toward pre-owned and 10% PUR PRO!
 
[quote name='kerouac kid']:360:
Halo Reach $18
L4D $16

:ps3:
Cheap, Ebay, Chinese, Knock-off Dual Shock 3 $30[/QUOTE]

You'd think the employee would know between a fake and a real controller...
 
I was able to get the 50% off sports game promo today but the clerks didn't have a clue about it. One of the guys even let me use one of the tablets in the store to retrieve my Buy 2 get 1 free coupon code from my recent Powerup renewal. I am happy with 3 recent sports games for around $40.

I forgot to post the base values from 7/26/12 but I don't believe these games have been updated lately:

LEGO Star Wars: Complete Sage (PS3) - $6.50
The Sly Collection (PS3) - $11.00

I can't believe the trade-in value for L4D.
 
[quote name='Vanacloud']You'd think the employee would know between a fake and a real controller...[/QUOTE]

I handed the controller to the clerk and asked if it was worth anything. There were several stickers containing Chinese text on the controller. He looked at it , looked at something in the computer and said, "30 bones." Maybe it wasn't a fake, but I paid $15 shipped (from China) for it.
 
[quote name='Sharkey1337']Just got back from Gamestop. Just a heads up, I recommend you either have your smartphone on you or you print out the 50% any used sports game ad as it wasn't working in the computer. The guy had to manually override it, but I scored a PS3 and a Xbox copy of NACC 13 for $20.24 each![/QUOTE]

Did you get a free online pass on the recipient or do you have to pay ten dollars for it?
 
[quote name='Sharkey1337']Just got back from Gamestop. Just a heads up, I recommend you either have your smartphone on you or you print out the 50% any used sports game ad as it wasn't working in the computer. The guy had to manually override it, but I scored a PS3 and a Xbox copy of NACC 13 for $20.24 each![/QUOTE]

NACC? I didn't know they made a National Association of Catholic Chaplains game.

[quote name='gameupboy84']Did you get a free online pass on the recipient or do you have to pay ten dollars for it?[/QUOTE]

If you want to play online, most likely you will have to buy it. GameStop does not include an online pass with the NCAA football games.
 
[quote name='blueblazin']is there going to a 50% trade in promo soon?[/QUOTE]

For the games there are supposedly 2 happening at the same time which is rather confusing.

1. Get an extra 50% in-store credit, when you trade your old games
Available 08/03/12-08/05/12

2. Get an extra 50% in-store credit, when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product
Available 08/03/12-08/05/12
 
[quote name='DealSeeker2U']For the games there are supposedly 2 happening at the same time which is rather confusing.

1. Get an extra 50% in-store credit, when you trade your old games
Available 08/03/12-08/05/12

2. Get an extra 50% in-store credit, when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product
Available 08/03/12-08/05/12[/QUOTE]

I think they just double listed it. If you click on More Info for the 1st promo it also says with purchase of pre-owned product.
 
I sure wish the value for Revelations Holds at 15 for the 50% extra Trade in Credit.......that would be awesome for a game I paid 9.99 +tax at BestBuy. that's $24 with my PUR.
 
[quote name='Xellos2099']Can anyone confirm how much is NCAA 13 is trading in for?[/QUOTE]

i would just trade your game to BB. Base is $27 there than they have the 50% bump giving you $40.50 / $43.20 GCU after bonuses!
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']GS only gives online passes for Sony & WB games. Anybody else (EA, THQ, etc.) you're out of luck.[/QUOTE]

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I picked up Tiger Woods 13 used last night and it had an unused online pass with it :)
 
[quote name='AEJustin1']
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I picked up Tiger Woods 13 used last night and it had an unused online pass with it :)[/QUOTE]

I think he means online pass that actually prints on the receipt
 
[quote name='209chromatic']I think he means online pass that actually prints on the receipt[/QUOTE]

JP could you put this in the OP for future versions of the thread:

If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60.

No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

Thanks Chromatic, I misread how that exchange went.
 
[quote name='YBX87']thanks, but where did you find that?[/QUOTE]

When you enter a code on the Gamestock site and lose, they email you this coupon. They sent me 2 coupons on 2 different days and the bar codes are the same, so it is a general coupon (not unique).
 
[quote name='xsdeal']When you enter a code on the Gamestock site and lose, they email you this coupon. They sent me 2 coupons on 2 different days and the bar codes are the same, so it is a general coupon (not unique).[/QUOTE]

thanks, i never bother entering the code, cuz i figure i probably would not win anything
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Before someone posts that the coupon doesn't work, note the begin date:

August 6

Don't ask why the coupon doesn't work if you try it before then. Just don't. :booty:
[/QUOTE]

Thanks, sorry I forgot to post the date.
 
Shit, Operation Raccoon City's TiV just dropped $3? For $9 maybe I should just keep the garbage...
 
Traded in
:ps3: Dual Shock 3 Controller got $30 base and $33 total after PUR Bonuses

Bought (took advantage of the 50% off used sport titles)
:ps3:NBA 2K12 $15.xx
:ps3:Madden 11 $3.xx
:ps3:Ncaa Football 11 $6.xx
total spent $33.00 had $8 left and put it on my madden 13 pre-order
 
So if you trade something in for the 50% trade in, all of it has to go to pay the used game? the info says full game trade value must be applied toward the purchase of preowned product
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']i would just trade your game to BB. Base is $27 there than they have the 50% bump giving you $40.50 / $43.20 GCU after bonuses![/QUOTE]

I know that, but I am trying not to go above the 1 game per platform limit to avoid the chance of being ban
 
What you guys think? With the news of a God of War Saga Collection coming out later this month and rumors that it will include all 5 games that have been released in the series, I figure I can probably trade in my 3 discs and basically break even if not do a little better. Might seem silly to some but I very much enjoy having everytihng on one disc plus I figure there has to be a demo for Ascension or something.
 
[quote name='bilbobagins3']What you guys think? With the news of a God of War Saga Collection coming out later this month and rumors that it will include all 5 games that have been released in the series, I figure I can probably trade in my 3 discs and basically break even if not do a little better. Might seem silly to some but I very much enjoy having everytihng on one disc plus I figure there has to be a demo for Ascension or something.[/QUOTE]

Have the rumors been saying it i will be on 1 disc? For some reason I'm picturing the collection to be packaged the way they did Uncharted 1 and 2 as well as Resistance 1 and 2. I don't know if you want to trade those games just yet.
 
[quote name='akmgmer']Have the rumors been saying it i will be on 1 disc? For some reason I'm picturing the collection to be packaged the way they did Uncharted 1 and 2 as well as Resistance 1 and 2. I don't know if you want to trade those games just yet.[/QUOTE]

Quite true, not sure why I hadn't had that thought initially. Well maybe we'll get a Vita GoW Collection announcement and I'll still have something to look forward to.
 
[quote name='carl7117']So if you trade something in for the 50% trade in, all of it has to go to pay the used game? the info says full game trade value must be applied toward the purchase of preowned product[/QUOTE]

I'm wondering the same thing myself. If it DOES turn out to be the case, would there be any repercussions to putting trades towards a used game, then returning the used game in a day or two?
 
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