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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)


30% Trade Bonus (Various)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new game only. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Soul Calibur V (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), SSX (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Max Payne 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Mass Effect 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Street Fighter X Tekken (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12). 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 Guaranteed Trade-In Value (3/1/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/31/12 - 3/1/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 2/14/12 - 3/13/12). $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 titles are priced at $59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360). 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]


Trade 3 get $10 (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

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]


$40 Hardware Bonus 360/PS3, $20/Wii (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $40 in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded, Get an extra $20 in-store credit when you trade any Wii.

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]


PS Vita Handheld Trade Up Offer (Ends 2/20/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade your old hand held system toward the purchase of a new PS Vita.

Offer valid only toward DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000 or PSP Go. Full trade value must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new PS Vita. 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]


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

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.
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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='Neoreloaded313']9-14-11

Wii $55
Classic Controller $4.95
Nunchuk Controller $4.40
Remote Controller $5.50
Move Camera $8.80
Move Motion Controller $14.30
Lost PS3 $2.50
Far Cry PS3 $3.50
Condemned 2 PS3 $2.10
Borderlands PS3 $8.40
Resistance 2 $7.00
Metal Gear Solid 4 $5.60
Dead Rising 2 PS3 $12.60
Disgaea 3 $16.80
Demon's Souls $9.80
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening PS3 $8.40
Bioshock 2 PS3 $8.40
Fallout 3 PS3 $4.20
Fairytale Fights PS3 $5.60
Enslaved PS3 $5.60
Modern Warfare 2 PS3 $14
GTA 4 PS3 $9.80
GT 5 $23.80
Kane & Lynch 2 PS3 $8.40
Last Rebellion $5.60
Dragon Age PS3 $8.40
LBP 2 $16.80
Lego Indiana Jones PS3 $9.80
Lego Harry Potter 1-4 PS3 $9.80
Dead Space PS3 $9.80
Bayonetta PS3 $8.40
Virtua Tennis 3 PS3 $1.40
Fallout New Vegas PS3 $9.80
Lego Batman PS3 $8.40
Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction $8.40
Prince of Persia PS3 $2.10
Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands PS3 $8.40
Sports Champions $1.40
Lost Planet 2 PS3 $8.40
Splatterhouse PS3 $11.20
Star Wars The Force Unleashed PS3 $9.80
CoD WaW PS3 $9.80
Ghostbusters PS3 $7.00
GoD Collection $12.60
Dante's Inferno PS3 $8.40
Dark Sector PS3 $2.10
Dead Space 2 PS3 $12.60
Lego Indiana Jones 2 PS3 $11.20
Nier PS3 $9.80
Venetica PS3 $11.20
Portal 2 PS3 $21.00
Just Cause 2 PS3 $11.20
White Knight Chronicles $11.20
3D Dot Game Heroes PS3 $7
Singularity PS3 $9.80
Mini Ninjas PS3 $11.20
Uncharted $11.20
Tomb Raider Underworld PS3 $8.40
Vanquish PS3 $7
Arkham Asylum PS3 $12.60
Bioshock PS3 $8.40
Modern Warfare PS3 $8.40
Resident Evil 5 PS3 $11.20
Sacred 2 PS3 $8.40
Orange Box 360 $14
Halo Wars $15.40
Record of Agarest War $11.20
Total $688.40[/QUOTE]

would've hated to be that employee that had to ring you up on all of that lol.
 
Black ops for xbox $22. Add 30% more credit towards pre-order plus 10% PUR = $30.80

2-6ft HDMI Monoprice cables = $10 for both. I paid $2.11 each.

DS Lite $20 plus $20 bonus = $40
 
[quote name='krashhole']
DS Lite $20 plus $20 bonus = $40[/QUOTE]

fuck that's awful, I'm so glad I got $70 for my brother's broken one while I could. That 3DS promotion was the last saving grace for the DS Lite's TIV. I'm sure a plethora of people would pay $40 for one, nevermind $20.
 
yeah, it is sad. I picked it up about a week ago for $25 because the person didnt have a charger with it. Bought a charger from amazon for $2.71 shipped. So getting $40 was a win win for me.
 
[quote name='krashhole']yeah, it is sad. I picked it up about a week ago for $25 because the person didnt have a charger with it. Bought a charger from amazon for $2.71 shipped. So getting $40 was a win win for me.[/QUOTE]

Could you give me a link? My friend just shipped me their DS Lite since they don't want it anymore, but they lost their charger. I'm giving it to my brother to replace the one I traded in for my 3DS. His problem with it is that it's pink, but at least the battery doesn't foam like hell, unlike his old one.
 
[quote name='FreeskierInVT']Quoted base values from today:
Dirt 3 (360) $20
LA Noire (360) $10
Man vs. Wild (360) $8

The GameStop in the Burlington Town Center in Burlington, VT had a ton of
used collectors edition games (Steelbook cases) and limited edition games on the shelf. They had MW2, Crysis 2, Bulletstorm and a bunch of others.[/QUOTE]

Ouch on the LA Noire - I would have thought that would have held up a bit longer.
 
[quote name='krashhole']Black ops for xbox $22. Add 30% more credit towards pre-order plus 10% PUR = $30.80

2-6ft HDMI Monoprice cables = $10 for both. I paid $2.11 each.

DS Lite $20 plus $20 bonus = $40[/QUOTE]


Hmm, do I smell on opportunity here?
 
Base from yesterday:

:wii: Goldeneye 007 $11
:ps3: Tiger Woods 2010 $5 (down from $6)
:gc: Super Smash Bros Melee $4
:gc: Super Mario Sunshine $4
:ps3: Uncharted $7 (down from $8)
:ds: Super Mario 64 DS $10
:360: Mass Effect $7 (down from $8)
:3ds: Legend of Zelda Ocarina $18
:ps3: Assassin's Creed $3 (down from $4)
:ps3: Brink $9
:360: COD: Black Ops $20
:360: Dance Central $20
:wii: Donkey Kong Country Returns $18
 
[quote name='willynateDgreat']Hmm, do I smell on opportunity here?[/QUOTE]

Yes. So has everyone else these past few pages.

Everybody's blowin' that spot up though. I normally hit it once every few months for the past few years. Damn people gotta be killin' it.
 
[quote name='willynateDgreat']Hmm, do I smell on opportunity here?[/QUOTE]

Late to the party.

[quote name='Toss']That's old cheese you smell.[/QUOTE]

Yup.

[quote name='advanced']Yes. So has everyone else these past few pages.

Everybody's blowin' that spot up though. I normally hit it once every few months for the past few years. Damn people gotta be killin' it.[/QUOTE]

People been trading in HDMI cables for months. Some more cables than others. Couple people I know traded in 100+ and a story about GS sending out a memo limiting quantities because a Cable Installer guy came in with cables "stolen from his work" and making 1000's.
 
Apple
iPod Touch 2nd Generation 16GB - $80

360
Dragon Age Ultimate Edition - $9
Halo Reach - $9

PS3
Bulletstorm - $6
 
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Just a question, I couldn't find it in OP, but if you trade in a 250 gb console WITHOUT the hard drive, is it considered a 4gb console? The reason I ask is because the 4gb consoles are made with a matte finish, whereas the 250 gb were made with a glossy finish... It's kind of a stupid question, I know. lol
 
[quote name='willynateDgreat']Hmm, do I smell on opportunity here?[/QUOTE]

It's a great opportunity, just ask IAmTheCheapestGamer.
 
[quote name='carden']My local store had signs up for an extra 50% bonus on all trade ins.[/QUOTE]

This has been going on for a week now. It's a way for Gamestop to compete with Best Buy's current trade-in promos. Personally I prefer to trade with GS since I don't have to pre-order anything and their used game selection is much preferable to Best Buy. But according to my store, the promo ends today, so I guess we'll see how long they keep it going.
 
tiv 09/18/11
ps3
Orange box - 11
Red dead redemption - 11
Modnations - 9
xbox360
COD MW2 - 9
3ds
Steel Diver - 15
 
If i were to go in today, trade in a bunch of stuff to the 30% off for pre-ordering something, could i just go in the next day and tell them to put those pre-order credits onto a gift card? Basically i want the 30% bonus, but i dont want to have to wait for a pre-order to use them up, i'd like to buy a game in the store.
 
I have a question about the preorder bonuses. If I preorder a game and do a trade in with some games, can I come in a few days later and get the preorder bonus until I pay for it in full?
 
Whenever I see someone trade in Dead Island for $25, I think: "Shit dude, I would have bought it from you for $35!"
 
[quote name='Sonne']Whenever I see someone trade in Dead Island for $25, I think: "Shit dude, I would have bought it from you for $35!"[/QUOTE]

I sold a brand new, sealed copy for $75. Crazy people out there.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']I sold a brand new, sealed copy for $75. Crazy people out there.[/QUOTE]

Is it that rare? This is all news to me, I have no trouble seeing it in stores. I just rather give someone else the $35 than have GS take $25 and sell it (quickly) for $55.
 
[quote name='Sonne']Whenever I see someone trade in Dead Island for $25, I think: "Shit dude, I would have bought it from you for $35!"[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean but you have to think about it a little. $25 is base so people could be getting up to $40 for it. You might even pay $40 for it...but what about shipping, there's another couple dollars..

[quote name='scblueeyedguy']I sold a brand new, sealed copy for $75. Crazy people out there.[/QUOTE]
Was this the standard or Special Edition?
 
[quote name='Sonne']Is it that rare? This is all news to me, I have no trouble seeing it in stores. I just rather give someone else the $35 than have GS take $25 and sell it (quickly) for $55.[/QUOTE]

The xbox 360 version was rare. It's caught up now. You can get it at a GameStop easily now.
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']I know what you mean but you have to think about it a little. $25 is base so people could be getting up to $40 for it. You might even pay $40 for it...but what about shipping, there's another couple dollars..[/QUOTE]

Even still, I'd bite at $40. Thing is, TRU is offering a $25 GC with it next week, so that's a better buy.

I used to be all about trading in as well, but then I finally accepted what I knew all along from working in marketing. That either way, they were winning. (TRU is doing the same, except you get to keep your games.)
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']
Was this the standard or Special Edition?[/QUOTE]

The standard version from Best Buy. I didn't really make money on it, but I was able to convert some built up credit into cash which was the whole goal. I'm kicking myself for not preordering it though. That would have been awesome to get it as part of the 5 for $100 RZ.

*edit*
Might pick up a Dead Island from TRU and return it to Best Buy and pocket the $25 gift card.
 
[quote name='Sonne']Whenever I see someone trade in Dead Island for $25, I think: "Shit dude, I would have bought it from you for $35!"[/QUOTE]

Well with bonuses I got $40 so I actually got quite more than the "base" $25 listed.
 
[quote name='Sonne']Even still, I'd bite at $40. Thing is, TRU is offering a $25 GC with it next week, so that's a better buy.

I used to be all about trading in as well, but then I finally accepted what I knew all along from working in marketing. That either way, they were winning. (TRU is doing the same, except you get to keep your games.)[/QUOTE]

Huh? Is it still $59.99 in stores? How the hell is paying around $65 after tax just to get a $25 gift card a better deal than just paying someone $40 for it, even if it's used it's going to work just fine.

Man those gift cards suck people in and cause them to use some ridiculous logic.
 
iPod Classic 5.5 Generation 30GB is still $58. Tarded it in last night before I picked up Gears 3. I was pleasantly surprised, because I was thinking I'd get $30 for it.
 
iPod Classic 5.5 Generation 30GB is still $58. Traded it in last night before I picked up Gears 3. I was pleasantly surprised, because I was thinking I'd get $30 for it.
 
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I got a question
Today i went to gamestop to get gow 3 and couldnt get it because i didnt pre order
Can i go online order for in store pickup and get the game today ?
 
[quote name='Tallkido']I got a question
Today i went to gamestop to get gow 3 and couldnt get it because i didnt pre order
Can i go online order for in store pickup and get the game today ?[/QUOTE]
go to walmart/kmart/target/local game shop, this is a dumb tactic by gamestop to get people to preorder
 
[quote name='natiev']go to walmart/kmart/target/local game shop, this is a dumb tactic by gamestop to get people to preorder[/QUOTE]

The correct solution is to make 2 preorders at another store, go back to the original store, and cancel with the guy who said no. Problem solved.
 
[quote name='natiev']go to walmart/kmart/target/local game shop, this is a dumb tactic by gamestop to get people to preorder[/QUOTE]

i already have $30 in store credit :(
 
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