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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. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

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.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

5/13

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Current Promotions:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.
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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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,,,,

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 PowerUp Rewards 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
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.

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 PowerUp Rewards 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, 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
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

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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ChunLiBarbie said:
Ok. Like. WTF is the point of a GS refurb fee if they're gonna sell the same raggedy azz game/s?
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So they make less money?

kilik64 said:
passport work for id?

Also what is this ipad flipping bit? GS just give a crazy value or something?
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Don't have one since my license lets me go to Canada/Mexico. I need to get one of those state IDs since that should be a different number.

B2G1 sale has worked on iPads as well this time.

MetalSlugger said:
It's so they can afford to make new cases and Club Nintendo codes for all of their "stockpiled" Xenoblade and MP Trilogy discs. Because they totally do that instead of a straight up reprint. Yep.
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Except the reprinted MPT don't come with CN codes as far as I've ever seen. >.< Looked at probably 50 or 60 copies in the last two months and didn't see anything but the manual.

 
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Donut2922 said:
Has anybody been able to return a preowned game after the 7 days listed on the receipt without override? I know the holiday returns states "any" purchase but in light of the recent corporate monitoring I just want to double check. I don't want to return something after the 7 day period that would require an override by a supervisor. TIA.
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No overiride is needed. The system won't block it. They just have to be willing to accept it.

 
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MetalSlugger said:
I'm sure this is buried in the thread somewhere but: how exactly can you get banned from trading in at GS? I have a potential massive flipping opportunity but I really don't want to get the banhammer for it. If I trade in one copy at a time of a single game like 15 times spread out over different stores over the course of a month or two do I risk a ban? Can a different store see what I traded in last at a different location?
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How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? The world may never know. Honestly though, no one really knows for sure. There are a few ideas on why people have been banned but I don't think there are specific trading cap limits that we know of.

Was anyone else at a GS today where the employee's were talking about a team meeting? There were a few employees today across a couple stores here in KC talking about a meeting taking place tonight after the stores close. Not sure if any of the GS employee's on here can give any insight onto what that meeting was about? Perhaps it's just a regional thing at my GS's around here?

Edit: Does anyone know if there is a free shipping code currently for online orders at GS?

 
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KansasCityKing said:
Was anyone else at a GS today where the employee's were talking about a team meeting? There were a few employees today across a couple stores here in KC talking about a meeting taking place tonight after the stores close. Not sure if any of the GS employee's on here can give any insight onto what that meeting was about? Perhaps it's just a regional thing at my GS's around here?

Edit: Does anyone know if there is a free shipping code currently for online orders at GS?
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They were having one at the store I tried to trade at today.

You shouldn't need one, it's supposed to be free value shipping over $25 until late January.

 
Forgot to post these earlier:

X360:

NCAA 14 - $17

NBA 2K14 - $25

PS3:

Beyond: Two Sould - $24

I just realized, I only got a 20% bonus on NBA 2K14. Hmm, weird, here's the it's shown on the receipt.

NBA 2K14                    -32.50

        95317 952/000

        Bonus: 5.00 Promo #15115

        Bonus: 2.50   PowerUp Card 10%

The other two games I have on traded have promo #15199.

On another note, the 50% didn't apply if you combine it with B2G1 and no other game.

 
Mako1215 said:
How are you still trading?
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Me? I'm not, it was a failed attempt. Went outside the district, used a new PUR card and no go. Going to have my friend trade the last of my GS flip games tomorrow and call it a nice run. Then in 12 to 15 years when I finish my backlog I can walk away from gaming.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Me? I'm not, it was a failed attempt. Went outside the district, used a new PUR card and no go. Going to have my friend trade the last of my GS flip games tomorrow and call it a nice run. Then in 12 to 15 years when I finish my backlog I can walk away from gaming.
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LOL. Walk away from gaming? LOL!

 
Donut2922 said:
Has anybody been able to return a preowned game after the 7 days listed on the receipt without override? I know the holiday returns states "any" purchase but in light of the recent corporate monitoring I just want to double check. I don't want to return something after the 7 day period that would require an override by a supervisor. TIA.
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i returned a pokemon black copy after 7 days without a prob
 
RiceQuakes said:
Why would you want to? So you can pick up sewing? LOL
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Because I still enjoy gaming but it's an all consuming hobby for me that has shifted into all consuming buying. Then a lot of the time it feels like I'm just chasing those experiences from the past and failing to enjoy all but the most brilliant games. It's complicated and conflicting as a whole.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Because I still enjoy gaming but it's an all consuming hobby for me that has shifted into all consuming buying. Then a lot of the time it feels like I'm just chasing those experiences from the past and failing to enjoy all but the most brilliant games. It's complicated and conflicting as a whole.
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That completely sums up myself, not even sure I experience the brilliant games though. Seams I fucking rather get beat 6-2 in hut NHL14 every game....crazy

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Because I still enjoy gaming but it's an all consuming hobby for me that has shifted into all consuming buying. Then a lot of the time it feels like I'm just chasing those experiences from the past and failing to enjoy all but the most brilliant games. It's complicated and conflicting as a whole.
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You can thank CAG for that. ;)

 
Rowdy1854 said:
What lunatic spends $150 on Gamecube games last week and doesn't even own a gamecube, yep it's me!
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Who buys a WiiU and then buys 80 games for it in a week or two? Oh and four of those are Wind Waker and I still haven't even played it... :whee:

 
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dominator said:
Forgot to post these earlier:

X360:

NCAA 14 - $17

NBA 2K14 - $25

PS3:

Beyond: Two Sould - $24

I just realized, I only got a 20% bonus on NBA 2K14. Hmm, weird, here's the it's shown on the receipt.

NBA 2K14 <XB360> -32.50

95317 952/000

Bonus: 5.00 Promo #15115

Bonus: 2.50 PowerUp Card 10%

The other two games I have on traded have promo #15199.

On another note, the 50% didn't apply if you combine it with B2G1 and no other game.
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Happened to me the other day.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Me? I'm not, it was a failed attempt. Went outside the district, used a new PUR card and no go. Going to have my friend trade the last of my GS flip games tomorrow and call it a nice run. Then in 12 to 15 years when I finish my backlog I can walk away from gaming.
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The system is updated that it can detect if you're making multiple PUR accounts now? Whoa

 
Rowdy1854 said:
Thats what I thought, guess I might play a few of the games one year

Did I really need a Wind Waker GC when I have a Wind Waker HD Wii U
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Too bad you just missed GS having them in stock on their website for $20.

Of course you did, the same way I need four copies of the WiiU version.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Too bad you just missed GS having them in stock on their website for $20.

Of course you did, the same way I need four copies of the WiiU version.
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On the plus side, I did get 20 wii games for the definitive (rarely to never be played) collection this week with the sotw coupon. Saved some dough there. :fridge:

 
Donut2922 said:
Has anybody been able to return a preowned game after the 7 days listed on the receipt without override? I know the holiday returns states "any" purchase but in light of the recent corporate monitoring I just want to double check. I don't want to return something after the 7 day period that would require an override by a supervisor. TIA.
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I just did a return today, it was two games from the last 2 for 10 sale. I bought them on the 5th and returned them today; 22 days later. Went through okay. I also bought something while returning so that might help too.
 
10/27

XBOX 360

Batman Arkham Origins - $26

This game is very buggy. It freezes randomly and the last straw was when I was at almost 50% completion and it freezes. I had to reset Xbox and my save file is gone. Luckily I got 50% bonus trade in credit.

 
Does anyone know if I can just trade in multiples of the same thing without giving them your PUR account and still get tracked with your ID? I am hoping to trade in a few more xbox 360 s power cords with this 50% bonus going on right now.

 
Rowdy1854 said:
and them I spend $120 on a gamecube component cable and still don't own the console :wave:
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That's where a backwards compatible Wii is really the way to go. Component cable is way way way cheaper and it'll work with wave birds. Getting am stuck using wiimote to get into the game is a pain, but worth it ...
 
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