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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
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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, 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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TIV 8/4/2012

:ps3:
Need for Speed: Shift $2.50

:360:
Dead Rising 2 $7
Call of Duty 3 $1.50
GUN $2
Call of Juarez $2
Rock Band AC/DC Track Pack $0.25
Rock Band Metal Track Pack $0.50
Fight Night ROund 4 $2.25
Devil May Cry 4 $1
 
[quote name='BryanDGAF']Promo that lasts until tomorrow. I'm trying to beat mass effect in time to get the 50% added in. Hopefully I don't miss much of the story if I ignore side missions[/QUOTE]

Rushing to beat a great game so you can trade it in to Gamestop? Now I've heard everything.
 
[quote name='BryanDGAF']Promo that lasts until tomorrow. I'm trying to beat mass effect in time to get the 50% added in. Hopefully I don't miss much of the story if I ignore side missions[/QUOTE]

ME1 is a great game. Shouldn't be rushed. I say just enjoy it and wait for the next promo period. I don't see ME1's tiv dropping anyway unless there's an unlikely re-release.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']There seems to be a discrepancy in TIV for MLB 2K12 and NBA 2K12. Dates would be nice.[/QUOTE]

Just did mine today. MLB 2K12 for xbox is $20 for sure, looking at my receipt now.
 
[quote name='Version3']Enjoy Your Mass Effect, don't rush it compadre.[/QUOTE]
Don't even trade it in. Worth multiple play throughs if any game is.
 
8/4/12 Base TIV's

:ps3: GTA IV - $9
:ps3: Infamous 2 - $11

:360: Forza 4 - $14
:360: GTA IV - $11
:360: Halo Reach - $18
:360: Kinect Sports - $7

:360: Slim 250GB - $95
:360: Wireless Controller - $16
:360: Wireless Racing Wheel - $3

I found a 360 Slim 250GB racing bundle with Forza 4 and the wireless wheel at Best Buy for $190 and was hoping it could be parted out for a profit. No such luck. Didn't trade in the console or accessories but quotes are in-store and accurate, not phone quotes.
 
Traded in some PSP games and got more on some than I expected. Here are the base values

Base Values - 8/4/12

:ps2: Romance of the Three Kingdoms X - 0.75

:ps3: Uncharted 3 - 14.00

:psp: Lord of Arcana - 4.50
:psp: Phantasy Star Portable 2 - 6.50
:psp: Persona 3 Portable - 8.00
:psp: God Eater Burst - 2.25
:psp: Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep - 5.50
 
8/4/12

360:
Assassin's Creed Revelations - 14.00 (I imagine it's the same for the ps3 version too)

PS3:
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - 7.00
 
I can confirm MLB2k12 for $20 and NBA2k12 for 360 is $15(why did this go up?)

Traded in the combo packs i bought during the 50% off deal the other day.

Also

Fight Night Champion 360 - $10
Skate 3 360 - $7
WWE 12 PS3 - $16
 
8/4 Base TIVs

:360:
Fifa Soccer 12 - $20
Major League Baseball 2K12 - $20 (down from $21)
NCAA Football 13 - $18 (better to trade this in separately with the $30 promo)

:ps3:
Fifa Soccer 12 - $20
NBA 2K12 - $15 (UP from $13) (360 version is also at $15 now I think according to a previous post)

:3ds:
Mario Tennis Open - $15

VITA
Fifa Soccer - $14
 
Trading in NBA 2K12 first thing tomorrow. Definitely worth $24.

Gonna by DJ Hero as my used game, and trade it in to Best Buy for a $.50 profit :lol:
 
why isn't the extra 50% in the op? what a scummy thing to do. is this bs just to keep fellow cags from getting in on the deal?
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']why isn't the extra 50% in the op? what a scummy thing to do. is this bs just to keep fellow cags from getting in on the deal?[/QUOTE]

Not sure if sarcasm.....
 
[quote name='dgwillia006']Not sure if sarcasm.....[/QUOTE]

Most likely not...some people just need their hand held all the time.
 
[quote name='dgwillia006']Not sure if sarcasm.....[/QUOTE]
why would it be sarcasm? i had to add it to the op just now (late Saturday night) because you thought you were cool by keeping this to yourselves.
 
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[quote name='cancerman1120']Most likely not...some people just need their hand held all the time.[/QUOTE]
says the guy that didn't bother adding it to the op. and this has been going on all weekend? nice job.
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']says the guy that didn't bother adding it to the op. and this has been going on all weekend? nice job.[/QUOTE]

yet I somehow knew about it without it being there...grow up
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']yet I somehow knew about it without it being there...grow up[/QUOTE]
yeah, because growing up means not speaking my mind. how mature.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']yet I somehow knew about it without it being there...grow up[/QUOTE]

As did I. As a matter of fact, I don't even get my trade in bonus info from here, I get it from the actual site. You know, Gamestopdotcom/tradeins
 
[quote name='MunchnOnDoritos']As did I. As a matter of fact, I don't even get my trade in bonus info from here, I get it from the actual site. You know, Gamestopdotcom/tradeins[/QUOTE]
it isn't even listed there.
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']yeah, because growing up means not speaking my mind. how mature.[/QUOTE]

Accusing fellow CAGs of hiding a deal is not speaking your mind...it is showing you are paranoid and ignorant. If you read this thread once in the last week you would have known about this.
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']it isn't even listed there.[/QUOTE]

Its been on there for like a damn week now. We knew before it even started
 
Not sure what "mistake" I made. I pointed out that keeping this on the down-low wasn't very helpful. Then I added it to the op. Sorry this was all so offensive to you.
 
[quote name='PublikDefender']it isn't even listed there.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the 50% bonus isn't but notice how I said info pertaining to an array of information and not a specific one. But it is on the gamestock2012 site, which is why they are doing the 50% bonus. Plus, holding the hands of fellow internet users only leads to failure. I swear in every other thread some ass decides to blurt out the first thing he can think of when the answer to his post is just a few posts above his. Don't even get me started on the dickheads who don't read the OP. Not directing towards you, just ranting.
 
[quote name='MunchnOnDoritos']Yeah, the 50% bonus isn't but notice how I said info pertaining to an array of information and not a specific one. But it is on the gamestock2012 site, which is why they are doing the 50% bonus. Plus, holding the hands of fellow internet users only leads to failure. I swear in every other thread some ass decides to blurt out the first thing he can think of when the answer to his post is just a few posts above his. Don't even get me started on the dickheads who don't read the OP. Not directing towards you, just ranting.[/QUOTE]
I think that's fair. Didn't mean to be so accusatory but I was ranting too, I suppose. Have a nice night.
 
FROM THE OP, I see La Noire Xbox gets $8.

If you have a $5 off pre-owned Best Buy coupon from the Gamer mag, you can get it for $4.99 + tax.

Take it to GS and get $12/$12.80 with the 50% bonus.
 
[quote name='Donut2922']8/4
ps3
nba 2k12 - $15[/QUOTE]

I still don't understand why this TIV went up from $13, especially when they have it on sale and have a 50%

EDIT:

8/5 TIV

:wii: Zelda Skyward Sword $18
:360: L4D $16
 
[quote name='gameupboy84']So the 50% only works if you buy a pre owned game?[/QUOTE]

Yes, but it's *any* preowned game. I bought a .99 copy of Madden '07 yesterday to get the bump.
 
[quote name='Geco17']I still don't understand why this TIV went up from $13, especially when they have it on sale and have a 50%[/QUOTE]

Yeah I saw the reported 8/3 TIV for the Xbox version at $13 and I went into my trade in yesterday fully expecting a $13 base but I can tell you for a fact the PS3 at least was $2 more as of yesterday. My 50% promo gave me $7.50 while my PUR promo gave me $1.50. ::shrug::

I'm going to trade in my Xbox 360 title later today actually and will figure out if it's either a system version difference or an actual bump across the board. I noticed a lot of their 2012 sports titles were easy flips for this weekend's promo.
 
Phone quote (8/5):

:wii:
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - $18

Good flip from BBY if you buy a cheap used game to get the 50% bonus since GZ members can get it for $15 starting today.
 
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