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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='Gosha']Anyone happen to know how much Flingsmash trade in for currently?[/QUOTE]

FLIPPER!, but I'm wondering also, and maybe how much a wii mote is trading for, especially with the 50% promotion on again.
 
Can anyone verify if AC:R's TIV is still $27? I find it odd that no one has reported trading it in since the end of last month...

I think it'd be to my benefit to trade in my copy from BB's BF sales for $43.20 while buying a really cheap used game (so maybe about $41?) given how Ubisoft's games tend to drop in price (I believe AC:B could be bought for $9.99 from BB.com shortly before BF this year)...and the fact that I still haven't touched my copy of AC:B. :oops: It would also help pay for my ME3 CE next year. :D
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Can anyone verify if AC:R's TIV is still $27? I find it odd that no one has reported trading it in since the end of last month...

I think it'd be to my benefit to trade in my copy from BB's BF sales for $43.20 while buying a really cheap used game (so maybe about $41?) given how Ubisoft's games tend to drop in price (I believe AC:B could be bought for $9.99 from BB.com shortly before BF this year)...and the fact that I still haven't touched my copy of AC:B. :oops: It would also help pay for my ME3 CE next year. :D[/QUOTE]
I thought folks were successful in getting bonuses on top of the $30 new release guarantee TIVs. AC:R is on that list.

Trade in values (12/14) Old news mostly

PS3
Transformers: War for Cybertron $7
MLB 10 The Show

360
Fallout New Vegas $4
Tron Evolution $6
Bulletstorm EE $4
LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 $6
G-Force $6

Wii
Jeopardy $5
Rockband 3 $5
 
[quote name='klimb22']I thought folks were successful in getting bonuses on top of the $30 new release guarantee TIVs. AC:R is on that list.[/QUOTE]:shock: Seriously?! That would mean I could get about $46-$47 after bonuses and PUR! I would really appreciate any confirmation of this, as I thought those guaranteed TIVs were their own promotion and as such could only be combined with the 10% PUR bonus.
 
traded with the 50% + 10% PUR trade.

PS3
Saints Rows 3rd- 30.00 - 40.00
Dead Rising 2- 7.00 - 11.20


360
Gear of War 3- 11.00 - 17.60
Knights Contract 9.00 - 14.40
 
[quote name='aj slick']You only get 10% of $27 base of ACR- $32.70 with PUR[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Vigilante']:shock: Seriously?! That would mean I could get about $46-$47 after bonuses and PUR! I would really appreciate any confirmation of this, as I thought those guaranteed TIVs were their own promotion and as such could only be combined with the 10% PUR bonus.[/QUOTE]

I guess that's your confirmation. I thought I read someone got it to stack. My bad.
 
[quote name='pun123']traded with the 50% + 10% PUR trade.

PS3
Saints Rows 3rd- 30.00 - 40.00
Dead Rising 2- 7.00 - 11.20


360
Gear of War 3- 11.00 - 17.60
Knights Contract 9.00 - 14.40[/QUOTE]

Uhh you might want to double check sr3 value again cause if they only gave you $40 you got fucked over.
 
[quote name='Vap']Uhh you might want to double check sr3 value again cause if they only gave you $40 you got fucked over.[/QUOTE]I'm hoping he meant to type $48. The "8" key is sort of close to the "0" key, you know. :lol:
 
[quote name='Vigilante']I'm hoping he meant to type $48. The "8" key is sort of close to the "0" key, you know. :lol:[/QUOTE]

No the 40 is right. Sr3 base is 25 not 30
 
[quote name='Gosha']Anyone happen to know how much Flingsmash trade in for currently?[/QUOTE]

It was $2 on 11/14

I used it as part of the +$10 promo for three games with $2+ TIV. $5.54 after bonuses
 
Can employees see your most recent trade in's when they scan your PUR card? I noticed that they seem to notice your most recent purchases. I'm wondering if that's the same case for trade in's?
 
El Shaddai (ps3) - $7

Wanted Twilight Princess (GC) for the half off special, but of course that didnt stack with the 50% bonus trade in. But the guy knew me and was nice enough to manually give it to me.
 
[quote name='killercane']Nintendogs (all 3)- 12 base, 19.70 after 50% bonus. Yes, traded today.[/QUOTE]

Im surprised the employee allowed you to trade in essentially the same game?
 
[quote name='Donut2922']Im surprised the employee allowed you to trade in essentially the same game?[/QUOTE]

Different UPC, so it shouldn't matter.
 
Is the $28 value for MW3 (PS3) current?

EDIT - I was hoping the $30 value would stack with the 50% + 10% bonus, but it doesn't appear that it does. Either way, $44.80 is pretty solid for a game I don't have much interest in keeping.
 
[quote name='skin21rip']50% twords kinect?[/QUOTE]

It's been over a year since I shopped at GS but I had to jump on the used kinect for my kids. Nintendodogs x2-$12 base each and flingsmash-$2 base. After 50% promo for the purchase of a used kinect they gave me $41.60.Thank you best buy, Gamestop, and CAG...... They would not let me trade in 2 flingsmash, oh well.
 
I didn't know about the 1 per game max at GS. Never trade in there, just purchase to trade in else where. Bought 15 copies of nintendogs (6,6,3) opened 2 of each to trade in. Was told we only take one, ok so I made the trade in. Figured maybe I could go to another location and trade there. No go on that one, live and learn. I kind of feel like a dick returning them to BB so I'm just gonna sell them on Amazon instead. Just looking to break even on them.
 
[quote name='boosted02gt']I didn't know about the 1 per game max at GS. Never trade in there, just purchase to trade in else where. Bought 15 copies of nintendogs (6,6,3) opened 2 of each to trade in. Was told we only take one, ok so I made the trade in. Figured maybe I could go to another location and trade there. No go on that one, live and learn. I kind of feel like a dick returning them to BB so I'm just gonna sell them on Amazon instead. Just looking to break even on them.[/QUOTE]

I was just told one copy per day. It's been a very long time for me but I used to be able to trade in 2 copies per title.
 
[quote name='boosted02gt']Was told we only take one, ok so I made the trade in. Figured maybe I could go to another location and trade there. No go on that one, live and learn. [/QUOTE]

Last week I traded in 1 of each title to GS and then went to another GS and traded in another 1 of each title. Are you saying that they stopped you at the second GS?
 
At the second store I went to something popped up on their computer that said I couldn't trade it in. These are the first trade ins I have done at gamestop.
 
[quote name='cheapfrag']Last week I traded in 1 of each title to GS and then went to another GS and traded in another 1 of each title. Are you saying that they stopped you at the second GS?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I wouldn't think it would be that big of a deal to just hit up another store...? They want high numbers, anyway...

EDIT: Just saw your next post. Hmmm.... well crap. Now I'm debating if I want to travel all the way to BB and GS just to get denied... Crap, lol.
 
So you CAN trade in the 3 seperate Nintendog titles to GS in one transaction right? I hope so...then you could essentially get Skyrim for ~$24.
 
[quote name='aspen1284']So you CAN trade in the 3 seperate Nintendog titles to GS in one transaction right? I hope so...then you could essentially get Skyrim for ~$24.[/QUOTE]

Trading in three copies of Nitendogs in no different than trading in Pokemon RED and PKMN BLUE. They're different games, with different UPCs. I wouldn't see a problem.
 
[quote name='mattcube64']Trading in three copies of Nitendogs in no different than trading in Pokemon RED and PKMN BLUE. They're different games, with different UPCs. I wouldn't see a problem.[/QUOTE]

Cool, thanks! Was just wondering because I havent traded into GS in ages, and the last I remember you could still trade in 2-3 or the same title per day. Guess things have changed.
 
Yes 3 copies is fine, one of each nintendogs. However making trips to multiple stores didn't work. Maybe if you don't use your power up rewards card it would work. I don't know if they give you the store credit on a gift card or something like that.
 
[quote name='boosted02gt']I didn't know about the 1 per game max at GS. Never trade in there, just purchase to trade in else where. Bought 15 copies of nintendogs (6,6,3) opened 2 of each to trade in. Was told we only take one, ok so I made the trade in. Figured maybe I could go to another location and trade there. No go on that one, live and learn. I kind of feel like a dick returning them to BB so I'm just gonna sell them on Amazon instead. Just looking to break even on them.[/QUOTE]

well aren't you brillilant
 
TIVs as of today:

360

Dance Central - $15


PS3

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit - $7
Mass Effect 2 - $5

Wii

Rayman Raving Rabbids - $4
Red Steel 2 - $3
Gold's Gym Cardio Workout - $5

DS

Professor Layton and the Curious Village - $5
Disgaea DS - $5
Picross 3D - $5
Peggle Dual Shot - $4

PSP

NBA 2K11 - $6
Sega Genesis Collection - $5

I traded DC, NFS: HS and Professor Layton towards a used copy of DOA 4 to be able to maximize the TIV of the first 2 games. The funny thing is that the CSR couldn't find a used copy of DOA 4. He ended up looking in the back and came back with nothing. In the end, he ended up giving me an unsealed, "new" copy of the game, which was nice because the used case had no manual. The disc was in pristine condition, so I definitely came out on top. As for the other 9 games, I used the 3 for $10 promo on those games. FYI, I did both trade transactions separately.
 
Also just got 12$ for Nintendog's ^_^.

Woulda got more, but i didnt feel like being a flipper, or mass buying a game that would probably be stocking stuffers for many kids.

Just glad to get a copy of RE5 Gold for only 7$
 
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