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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
[/QUOTE]

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.
[/QUOTE]


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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.
[/QUOTE]


$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.
[/QUOTE]


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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[quote name='GoVols']I would give $5 for Uncharted 3. Is today the last day for the wii games b2g1 sale?[/QUOTE]

Yeah a gamestop employee confirmed it ends today earlier in the thread.
 
Price before bonus 8/26

360
Batman Arkham City $15.00
Fable 2 platinum $5.00
Left 4 Dead 2 $14.00
microsoft wireless controller $22.50

Wii
Super mario galaxy $8.00
Super Smash bros brawl $11.00
 
The Vita portable charger is down to 29.99 now online and in store. Seems like a good use of your Gamestop credit for Vita owners. Stock is pretty low though.
 
PS3
Uncharted - 5
Uncharted 2 - 5
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - 12
Fallout 3 GOTY - 7
Top Spin 4 - 5
Borderlands - 9

All before Madden promo.
 
Prices as 08/26 and before any bonuses.

Dual Shock 3: 30
SSX : 11
Assassins creed: rev : 10
Dead Space 2: 6
Sims 3 Pets: 7
 
Madden promo still goes on tomorrow right?


[quote name='JayDouble']PS3
Uncharted - 5
Uncharted 2 - 5
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - 12
Fallout 3 GOTY - 7
Top Spin 4 - 5
Borderlands - 9

All before Madden promo.[/QUOTE]
 
So I guess it is true. The new promos are up.

"30% Power Trade
Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games "
 
[quote name='Geco17']Yeah I saw. I traded it in anyway. My store didn't get this promo for some reason. It even says iPhones and stuff. Will complain later, but I doubt it will do any good.[/QUOTE]

Yeah once you sign your name on that card scanner the trade-in is final I'm afraid, maybe you will get a manager who can help you out but most of the time its a done deal.
 
[quote name='DemonsMaster']Yeah once you sign your name on that card scanner the trade-in is final I'm afraid, maybe you will get a manager who can help you out but most of the time its a done deal.[/QUOTE]

Yeah. Oh well. Got more for it there regardless where I went, so doesn't bother me too much

EDIT: Called multiple stores, the only promos they have are games toward that 30% and not any hardware or iDevices as the website states.
 
Anyone know if the $30 minimum trade for Madden will apply to the Vita, or is it just the home consoles? No system limitation in fine print on GameStop.com.
 
Yes it is games only AFAIK. The website states anything, and when I asked the clerk today before ringing up she said "it is any item, whereas normally it is only games," (which was my understanding) but then when she rang up some accessories towards the preorder it did not work and she had to do it manually. The local store newsletter says "games" not "any item".
 
Just called, base TIV's

Prototype :360: $10
Dead Rising 2 :360: $7
Splinter Cell Conviction :360: $4

Wow, not bad for Prototype when I bought it for $18 a few months ago.
 
So, wait. The base TIV for the dualshock 3 is $30? Tacking on 10% PUR and the 30% toward new bonus would take it to $42? Or is the $30 with bonuses? $42 just seems like a stupid amount to give.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']So, wait. The base TIV for the dualshock 3 is $30? Tacking on 10% PUR and the 30% toward new bonus would take it to $42? Or is the $30 with bonuses? $42 just seems like a stupid amount to give.[/QUOTE]

I don't think anyone has confirmed that the TIV held with this promo yet.
 
[quote name='panda911']I don't think anyone has confirmed that the TIV held with this promo yet.[/QUOTE]

I just called to check and the TIV is still $30, and the kid even said that it gets the extra 30% for putting towards a new purchase. I think it's time to unload my worn DS3 and finally crack open the sealed one I've had for awhile.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']I just called to check and the TIV is still $30, and the kid even said that it gets the extra 30% for putting towards a new purchase. I think it's time to unload my worn DS3 and finally crack open the sealed one I've had for awhile.[/QUOTE]

Then let GameStop become awash in dingy DS3s. I'll probably be trading in 2-3 360 controllers.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']I just called to check and the TIV is still $30, and the kid even said that it gets the extra 30% for putting towards a new purchase. I think it's time to unload my worn DS3 and finally crack open the sealed one I've had for awhile.[/QUOTE]

Check Killercane's post above you. It shouldn't work for accessories.
 
[quote name='Donut2922']Check Killercane's post above you. It shouldn't work for accessories.[/QUOTE]

Well, the kid at GS said it applies, and taken from GS's website:

Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games.

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.
Offer valid 8/27/2012 through 12/16/2012.
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It specifically says "any items" and "Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade." The only way to get shot down is at the managers discretion.
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Well, the kid at GS said it applies, and taken from GS's website:



It specifically says "any items" and "Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade." The only way to get shot down is at the managers discretion.[/QUOTE]

The only way for it to work is for the manager to manually put it in you mean.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']The only way for it to work is for the manager to manually put it in you mean.[/QUOTE]


^^This

I went to two different gamestops with the AD showing them the wording.

Rung up the controllers and my games, and applied the 30% promo

Everything except my controllers (the only accessories) got the additional 30%

Asked the employee to do it manually. They said they couldn't because if it doesn't ring up automatically it's not in the promo and the other said no because he could get in trouble or lose his job

So YMMV
 
Looks like I hit my GameStop up at just the right time. After cleaning them out a few months ago, I went back in today to full pay my guild wars 2 order. They just got in a shipment of the best kinds of $2.99 ds games as well as a small stack of beastly's frantic foto.
 
That sucks, I was going to take an old controller in today or tomorrow. Hopefully they fix it in the next day or two. Thanks for the updates, everyone.
 
My GS told me wait till Wednesday for the promo to take effect. The guy at my counter told me that the guys who program the site are different from retail, so it lags between the site and stores. That's what I was told at least. The only reason I traded in my iPhone today was to take advantage of the $40 NCAA trade in at BB.
 
I received the following trade-in prices on 8/27/12:

Wii
System - $35
3rd Party Component Cable - $4.25
Wiimote - $4
Nunchuk - $2.50
Racing Wheel - $0.25
Balance Board - $6.00
Wii MotionPlus - $7.50

Band Hero - $0.75
de Blob - $1.25
Goldeneye 007 - $5.00
Guitar Hero 5 - $2.00
NBA Jam - $4.00
Sonic Colors - $5.50
Zack & Wiki - $0.40
Wii Fit (Game Only) - $0.25

DS
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - $6.00
Pokemon White - $14.00
Chrono Trigger - $4.00
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Well, the kid at GS said it applies, and taken from GS's website:



It specifically says "any items" and "Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade." The only way to get shot down is at the managers discretion.[/QUOTE]
I dont know who you are arguing with but yes there is a discrepancy between website and store marketing materials that I already pointed out. My girl manually had to add my 30% which keeps me from going back as who knows who I will get next time.
 
[quote name='CBattles6']I received the following trade-in prices on 8/27/12:

Wii
System - $35
3rd Party Component Cable - $4.25
Wiimote - $4
Nunchuk - $2.50
Racing Wheel - $0.25
Balance Board - $6.00
Wii MotionPlus - $7.50

Band Hero - $0.75
de Blob - $1.25
Goldeneye 007 - $5.00
Guitar Hero 5 - $2.00
NBA Jam - $4.00
Sonic Colors - $5.50
Zack & Wiki - $0.40
Wii Fit (Game Only) - $0.25

DS
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - $6.00
Pokemon White - $14.00
Chrono Trigger - $4.00[/QUOTE]

Please, please, please tell me you walked out with everything but the console / accessories and drove to a Best Buy. 2x as much per game (or more) for everything but Goldeneye.
 
[quote name='killercane']I dont know who you are arguing with but yes there is a discrepancy between website and store marketing materials that I already pointed out. My girl manually had to add my 30% which keeps me from going back as who knows who I will get next time.[/QUOTE]

I was responding to the part about it shouldn't work for accessories, when the website said it should.

I just got back and while it took a little bit for them to figure it out, I had relatively little problems. The kid ended up manually doing it, after several attempts, and then pointing out the in-store flyer stating games only. I pulled up the trade-in offers page on GS's website and after looking it over, he went ahead and adjusted it. The only stipulation, which I think made him more inclined to do it, was that the whole amount had to be put towards the new game, per the fine print.

As an added bonus, the charge cable is traded in separately, so I ended up with another $2.80, netting me almost $45 for the DS3+cable. Pretty crazy when you can get them new from Amazon for $39.99.
 
Traded in accessories as well towards Borderlands 2, promo wasnt ringing properly, they had to over ride the trade values. Make sure you take a print out of the page if you can.
 
Next week, GameStop is having a labor day sale, and they will be doing another 50% trade in bonus for games (60% with PUR pro). starting on Friday August 31st.

I am almost 99% positive this 50% bonus is only for games, so iDevices, Hardware and accessories won't work.

Also to clarify, the flyer handout in the stores that advertises the current 30% trade is misprinted to say only games, when it should actually be for iDevices and accessories as well. There was a black and white print out of the flyer at my local store that had the correct wording.
 
[quote name='tenzor']Next week, GameStop is having a labor day sale, and they will be doing another 50% trade in bonus for games (60% with PUR pro). starting on Friday August 31st.


I am almost 99% positive this 50% bonus is only for games, so iDevices, Hardware and accessories won't work.

Also to clarify, the flyer handout in the stores that advertises the current 30% trade is misprinted to say only games, when it should actually be for iDevices and accessories as well. There was a black and white print out of the flyer at my local store that had the correct wording.[/QUOTE]

Nice to know about the 50% bonus.

So why is it not working if it's supposed to work on other stuff too? Maybe it'll be corrected for tomorrow?
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Nice to know about the 50% bonus.

So why is it not working if it's supposed to work on other stuff too? Maybe it'll be corrected for tomorrow?[/QUOTE]

If I had to guess, the system probably wasn't updated properly to reflect accessories. They don't often have accessories working with these trade promos, so someone at HQ who had to program the system last night probably didn't include the accessories in the update. That or they realized they were giving too much for the PS3 dual shocks, and did this on purpose to drop the trade in values for those controllers for tomorrow when it gets fixed.

I mean its advertised on their website that it works for accessories, so just point it out to the manager working if somehow its not fixed.
 
How did you end up doing that? I just stopped by my Gamestop and the DS3 controller was trading in for $23 or so I was told.

[quote name='sp00ge']I was responding to the part about it shouldn't work for accessories, when the website said it should.

I just got back and while it took a little bit for them to figure it out, I had relatively little problems. The kid ended up manually doing it, after several attempts, and then pointing out the in-store flyer stating games only. I pulled up the trade-in offers page on GS's website and after looking it over, he went ahead and adjusted it. The only stipulation, which I think made him more inclined to do it, was that the whole amount had to be put towards the new game, per the fine print.

As an added bonus, the charge cable is traded in separately, so I ended up with another $2.80, netting me almost $45 for the DS3+cable. Pretty crazy when you can get them new from Amazon for $39.99.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='sp00ge']I was responding to the part about it shouldn't work for accessories, when the website said it should.

I just got back and while it took a little bit for them to figure it out, I had relatively little problems. The kid ended up manually doing it, after several attempts, and then pointing out the in-store flyer stating games only. I pulled up the trade-in offers page on GS's website and after looking it over, he went ahead and adjusted it. The only stipulation, which I think made him more inclined to do it, was that the whole amount had to be put towards the new game, per the fine print.

As an added bonus, the charge cable is traded in separately, so I ended up with another $2.80, netting me almost $45 for the DS3+cable. Pretty crazy when you can get them new from Amazon for $39.99.[/QUOTE]

Is there a limit to how much USB cables you can trade in because I have like a dozen of those cables laying around my apartment
 
[quote name='biggie2123']How did you end up doing that? I just stopped by my Gamestop and the DS3 controller was trading in for $23 or so I was told.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like your GS put it in as a SixAxis, not a DS3. The kid I dealt with did that at first too.

[quote name='JayRooster']Is there a limit to how much USB cables you can trade in because I have like a dozen of those cables laying around my apartment[/QUOTE]

No idea. I'm sure if you overdo it, you'd get banned like a certain CAG and his HDMI adventure.
 
Traded in 2 dualshocks, 1 sixaxis, and 1 xbox wireless controller and I didn't get the 30%. :( Manager said it's what the gamestop system gives...tried to fight for it but he knows I "knew" how the gamestop promos are automatic since I trade in there regularly.

...Confusing post I know.
 
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