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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']
620x225_30trade.jpg

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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According to the email I received from GameStop on Tuesday, 9/20:

50% Extra In-store Credit for games traded toward the purchase of any pre-owned games, accessories or systems

Starts Friday, September 23

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned merchandise. 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. Hardware and iPods, iPhones, and iPads are not eligible trade items for this offer. Offer valid 9/23/11 – 10/2/11.
 
[quote name='navalg1337']Just got back from Gamestop. 50% bonus trade in towards pre-owned products.[/QUOTE]

Goddamit! 3500 powerup points down the tubes for a 50% trade-in bonus `steal of the week.' =(
 
If the value of games you traded in goes over the preowned merchandise you are buying, does the rest of the credit just sit in the powerup card?
 
[quote name='navalg1337']If the value of games you traded in goes over the preowned merchandise you are buying, does the rest of the credit just sit in the powerup card?[/QUOTE]

Yes. I have done this many times to get as much credit as possible.
 
i just called a local gamestop and they confirmed the 50% trade in bonus towards a used game is in effect until october 2nd
 
I'm kind of surprised this promo has gone largely unnoticed. Normally a 50% trade bonus would generate a decent amount of activity in this thread. It looks like all of the momentum has shifted towards Best Buy.
 
[quote name='winterlane']I'm kind of surprised this promo has gone largely unnoticed. Normally a 50% trade bonus would generate a decent amount of activity in this thread. It looks like all of the momentum has shifted towards Best Buy.[/QUOTE]

I think part of it is that you get the extra credit if you buy used games, which is not as attractive as a straight up 50% bonus with no purchase required. Plus, some GS stores already offered the straight up 50% bonus with no strings attached a week of so ago.

For people that couldn't get the previous deal though, and are interested in buying used games, then this is definitely a good thing.
 
[quote name='CaseX']I think part of it is that you get the extra credit if you buy used games, which is not as attractive as a straight up 50% bonus with no purchase required. Plus, some GS stores already offered the straight up 50% bonus with no strings attached a week of so ago.

For people that couldn't get the previous deal though, and are interested in buying used games, then this is definitely a good thing.[/QUOTE]

Just look for a $.99 game. Then trade it in to Best Buy :bouncy:
 
Just got back. 50% bonus if trade in is towards used game. Bought Madden '06 @ $0.99 to get the deal.

TIV:
:360: Mortal Kombat vs DC - $6.00
:360: Dragon Age 2 - $9.00
:360: Dragon Age: Origins - $5.00
:360: Call of Duty: BlOps - $16.00
:360: NBA 2k11 - $8.00
 
[quote name='akalboy']Just look for a $.99 game. Then trade it in to Best Buy :bouncy:[/QUOTE]

Even though the deal says that the full TIV credit must be applied towards purchase of a used game, the computer allows you to do a $.99 game and keep all the credit? Huh. Good to know. Thanks for the tip.
 
[quote name='orangecrush']These bonuses never apply to acc.[/QUOTE]

Thanks....guess i gotta keep slowly dumping them at two at a time...has anyone had luck with trading in more than 2 hdmi's?
 
[quote name='CaseX']I think part of it is that you get the extra credit if you buy used games, which is not as attractive as a straight up 50% bonus with no purchase required. Plus, some GS stores already offered the straight up 50% bonus with no strings attached a week of so ago.

For people that couldn't get the previous deal though, and are interested in buying used games, then this is definitely a good thing.[/QUOTE]

Actually Best Buy requires you to preorder something, which is 5 bucks, but at GS you can get the xtra 50% for buying a used game for 99 cents. So in essence the GS deal is better. I think people are just getting tired of GS's BS and have been looking for a new trade in outlet/used retailer who is offering great deals/trade values and Best Buy has stepped up to the plate and stolen GS thunder. The game has changed.
 
[quote name='loc0bob']Actually Best Buy requires you to preorder something, which is 5 bucks, but at GS you can get the xtra 50% for buying a used game for 99 cents. So in essence the GS deal is better. I think people are just getting tired of GS's BS and have been looking for a new trade in outlet/used retailer who is offering great deals/trade values and Best Buy has stepped up to the plate and stolen GS thunder. The game has changed.[/QUOTE]

Also, I think people like BB better for the following reasons.

Use BB credit for things other than games
Use BB credit for Amazon gift cards
You always know what your trade in will be with the Estimator
Not harassed to preorder something every time you walk in the store. (On this note, I honestly can't believe GS employess still try to ask me after I've declined hundreds of times and told them BB 5/$100 preorder blows anything they have away, but it's their job)
 
[quote name='drock9975']Just got back. 50% bonus if trade in is towards used game. Bought Madden '06 @ $0.99 to get the deal.

TIV:
:360: Mortal Kombat vs DC - $6.00
:360: Dragon Age 2 - $9.00
:360: Dragon Age: Origins - $5.00
:360: Call of Duty: BlOps - $16.00
:360: NBA 2k11 - $8.00[/QUOTE]
Ahh f**k, that Blops drop is nasty... thanks for the update though.
 
TIV (9/23/2011):
:ps3:
Red Dead Redemption-$10
LA Noire-$9

:wii:
New Super Mario Brothers-$18
Super Mario Galaxy 2-$20
Disney Epic Mickey-$8
 
[quote name='JaylisJayP']Gears 3 base is now 25.[/QUOTE]

Odd. A gamestop receipt stated Gears was going to be $30 TIV until early November.

Did my 1st trade in I've had at Gamestop for months now since BB has been kicking their butts in TIV deals.

9/23
PSP 1000
$25
 
[quote name='Donut2922']Odd. A gamestop receipt stated Gears was going to be $30 TIV until early November.
[/QUOTE]

There was a stack of postcard-sized coupons on the counter at my nearest Gamestop for the Gears $30 TIV. IIRC, there was a barcode on it, so it's possible you might need one of those to get $30.
 
[quote name='winterlane']There was a stack of postcard-sized coupons on the counter at my nearest Gamestop for the Gears $30 TIV. IIRC, there was a barcode on it, so it's possible you might need one of those to get $30.[/QUOTE]

Are they going to try to use that so they don't have to honor the 50% promo?
 
When going to trade in, make sure you pay attention at the posted trade in values behind the counter. I went to trade in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time 3D and the trade in value was 18 but there was a sign saying it was 22. I pointed that out and they adjusted to 22. After the 50% bonus, I got 35.xx total for the game. Great deal since I got it from Amazon for 22.
 
[quote name='biggie2123']When going to trade in, make sure you pay attention at the posted trade in values behind the counter. I went to trade in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time 3D and the trade in value was 18 but there was a sign saying it was 22. I pointed that out and they adjusted to 22. After the 50% bonus, I got 35.xx total for the game. Great deal since I got it from Amazon for 22.[/QUOTE]

I had the opposite one time. Board said 15 and the system said 18. They need to take naps so I can arrange the properly.
 
Meh... I went in with a stack of games that would have barely been worth it at the prices in the OP + 60%. It turned out every one of them had dropped, whether the quote in the OP was from June or 4 days ago :bomb:.

Anyway, traded:

:wii:
Disney Epic Mickey - $8 (down from $9 a week ago)
Pikmin - $6 (down from $7 just 4 days ago)

:ps3:
Mindjack - $7 (down from $8 a week ago)
Skate 2 - $5 (down from $6)

Did not trade:
:wii: Club Penguin Game Day - $5 (down from $7 a few months back)
:ps3: Fallout New Vegas - $5 (down from $7 just a week ago - this one was insulting)
:360: Lego Harry Potter - $7, I think (down from $9)

It was pretty bad how every game I brought in had dropped.

I took Lego Harry Potter to Best Buy instead for $9 + 50% bonus...
 
[quote name='winterlane']There was a stack of postcard-sized coupons on the counter at my nearest Gamestop for the Gears $30 TIV. IIRC, there was a barcode on it, so it's possible you might need one of those to get $30.[/QUOTE]

At my GS, the $30 in-store credit guaranteed for Gears 3 is just a little peel-away notepad advertisement without any barcode. Fine prints states that promo is valid thru 11/19/11 and CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER ( aside from Pro Members 10% bump, i believe).
 
[quote name='FatBoyInside']At my GS, the $30 in-store credit guaranteed for Gears 3 is just a little peel-away notepad advertisement without any barcode. Fine prints states that promo is valid thru 11/19/11 and CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER ( aside from Pro Members 10% bump, i believe).[/QUOTE]

Haha that's funny. Better to just take the 50% + 10% bonus on the $25 base and skip their $30 gimmick.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Haha that's funny. Better to just take the 50% + 10% bonus on the $25 base and skip their $30 gimmick.[/QUOTE]

That's what I did. I traded it in and bought Resistance 3 used with credit, so I got $40 credit for Gears 3 with the 50% trade-in credit plus 10% PUR credit.
 
Anyone happen to know the current TIV on a 360 console? I'm thinking about upgrading to a slim as my wifi adapter is flaking out and a new one is half the price of a new console.
 
Would someone be able to send me the 'extra 50%/pre-owned' email?

I didn't get my extra 50%.


I had 11 trades, one used game, and one new game on my receipt.
 
[quote name='InvaderZim']Would someone be able to send me the 'extra 50%/pre-owned' email?

I didn't get my extra 50%.


I had 11 trades, one used game, and one new game on my receipt.[/QUOTE]


I need that email too please
 
[quote name='io']Meh... I went in with a stack of games that would have barely been worth it at the prices in the OP + 60%. It turned out every one of them had dropped, whether the quote in the OP was from June or 4 days ago :bomb:.

Anyway, traded:

:wii:
Disney Epic Mickey - $8 (down from $9 a week ago)
Pikmin - $6 (down from $7 just 4 days ago)

:ps3:
Mindjack - $7 (down from $8 a week ago)
Skate 2 - $5 (down from $6)

Did not trade:
:wii: Club Penguin Game Day - $5 (down from $7 a few months back)
:ps3: Fallout New Vegas - $5 (down from $7 just a week ago - this one was insulting)
:360: Lego Harry Potter - $7, I think (down from $9)

It was pretty bad how every game I brought in had dropped.

I took Lego Harry Potter to Best Buy instead for $9 + 50% bonus...[/QUOTE]
I called the day before the sale started and most games were at least one dollar more. Star Wars Force Unleashed II was $8 on Thursday when I asked in store after buying some $9.99 PS3 Move games. I asked about a few other games and I'm pretty sure Fallout NV was still $7, Epic Mickey $8 and Kirby Epic Yarn was $10....They all dropped 1 dollar the next day!!!! I'm just happy I get $5 base on Hanna Montana the Movie DS LOL!! BB only gives $1! Oh you all know where those 99 cent pre-owned games are going =)

9/23/11

:wii: SWFU II $7
:ps3: Army of Two: The 40th day $6
DS Ghostbusters $3, Hannah Montana: The Movie $5
 
360
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2-$9
Marvel Ultimate Alliance-$1
Madden 11-$4
Left 4 Dead 2-$7
Gears of war 2-$4
Gears of War-$1.50
Ninja Gaiden 2-$3
Mass Effect-$6
Enslaved-$5

PS3
Dead Space-$6
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit-$9
Sly Collection-$6
metal Gear Solid 4-$4
Ratchet and Clank Crack in time-$8
Resistance 2-$5
Resistance-$2

Came to $134 after I bought a 99 Cent PS2 game.
 
Ah didn't notice the iPod tiv added here, here's this one, it's about a month old maybe? But something is something.



8/24:
iPod nano 1st gen 2gb - $12
 
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[quote name='navalg1337']Does gamestop give out birthday coupons? If so, how much of a discount and can you use it online?[/QUOTE]

yes , 20% off used game, no clue
 
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