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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.

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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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9/30/2013

Trade-ins in anticipation of October PS Plus.

PS3 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning $8 (dropped $1 from OP)

PS3 - Ico/Shadow Collection $5 (same as listed in OP)

 
9/29/2013:

BASE values (no 10% or anything extra)

XBOX

XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 7.50

Deus Ex Human Revolution - 1.00

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper - 3.00

Mass Effect 2 - 1.00

Darksiders - 3.00

DS

COD: Black Ops - 5.00

 
I really need something to match w/ my Fire Emblem for the trade 2, before it drops off the list.  Is there anything decent at BB I can get to match with it?  

 
argyle said:
I really need something to match w/ my Fire Emblem for the trade 2, before it drops off the list. Is there anything decent at BB I can get to match with it?
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Try using the $20 off Payday 2 coupon. It's $39.99 and the coupon when you print it, says $20 off. It's supposed to be $10 off, but a manager will(more than likely) override it for you.

 
From Today.

:ps3:
Castlevania LoS - $4
Dishonored - $4
Ico/Shadow of the Colossus - $5
Kingdoms of Amular - $8
WWE 13 - $11

:psp: (vita)
Rayman Origins - $4

:3ds:
Donkey Kong Country Returns - $13

:wii:
Mario Party 9 - $15

$108 after promos. Yes I did lose $5 on MP 9 but I was able to pay off Wind Waker HD and grab GTA V for nothing out of pocket, and several of the games either are, or soon will be, added to the PS+ IGC so I was quite pleased.
 
bilbobagins3 said:
From Today.

:ps3:
Castlevania LoS - $4
Dishonored - $4
Ico/Shadow of the Colossus - $5
Kingdoms of Amular - $8
WWE 13 - $11

:psp: (vita)
Rayman Origins - $4

:3ds:
Donkey Kong Country Returns - $13

:wii:
Mario Party 9 - $15

$108 after promos. Yes I did lose $5 on MP 9 but I was able to pay off Wind Waker HD and grab GTA V for nothing out of pocket, and several of the games either are, or soon will be, added to the PS+ IGC so I was quite pleased.
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Did you do any 2 for $9.99's? Quite a few from your list qualify.

 
Vigilante said:
3 on his list qualify, and he said he picked up GTA V, so two of them were likely bumped up while everything else received the 30% bump for being put towards the Wind Waker HD preorder.
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Okay, cool. Just hoping he got it because stores I've been going to do not have it advertised anymore. Although, it's still there in the system.

 
Vigilante said:
3 on his list qualify, and he said he picked up GTA V, so two of them were likely bumped up while everything else received the 30% bump for being put towards the Wind Waker HD preorder.
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Correct! I used WWE 13 and DKC for GTA V, and I got $21 for MP 9 instead of the $26 I could have. I couldn't part with anything else on the list I owned.
 
kickrockz713 said:
Thank you, I just got home from BB :( luckily I have to pick up NBA 2k14 tomorrow so im going to have get that too
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What he said.

The coupon does say $10 off. But when you print the coupon, the coupon states $20 off.

When they scan the coupon, it deducts $10 off. But a manager can override it since the coupon does state $20 off. YMMV.

I had success this morning.

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Okay, cool. Just hoping he got it because stores I've been going to do not have it advertised anymore. Although, it's still there in the system.
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Actually in my store they did not have any of the advertising up for it either, just a single rack of games with the flyer. They used to have a good bit of shelf space devoted to it. I think they did still have the 9.99 stickers on the boxes though, I didn't pay attention to that, I was there for literally 5 minutes.

 
I noticed the 2/$50 trade in doesn't have an expiration date. I saw someone say it was extended to 10/20. Any scan around to confirm this? Also, has anyone done the 2/$50 to get America's test kitchen? I don't see why it wouldn't work but I feel like they would throw a fuss. If not, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is $8.99 new currently.

 
i still need something cheap to go with killzone mercenary for the 2/50. newegg bumped back nfs to 30$ so thats a no go. ugh so fustrating !!! anybody here have any ideas ?
 
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Trade 2 works on any NEW game regardless of price. Any leftover credit will be credited back to a GC or PUR card.

A lot of consoles tanked in value today. Possibly due to the 50% bonus on systems SOTW coupon for 20K points? Going by what I've seen on the Featured Trade Values page:

Wii U Deluxe - $125

Xbox 360 S Slim 320GB - $110

PS3 500GB Super Slim - $110

PS Vita - $70

 
TIV BASE    9/30/13

:360:

Viva Pinata $2.00

Hunted: Demon's Forge $2.00

Dragon Age 2: $2.00

Venetica $1.50

Two Worlds $0.30

:3ds:

Pokémon Diamond $10.00

:wii:

Kirby's Dream Collection $6.00

Total came out to $38.08 using my 50% coupon which expires today!

 
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kickrockz713 said:
LMAO! I seen two at my GS today for $80.00, you have to be a fool to trade that in for that price.
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Yeah, I asked because I was tempted to buy two copies and a Metroid Prime Trilogy with the B2G1 but selling it on eBay wouldn't have been particularly worthwhile. Not that I expected their TIV to be anything.

 
A regular apparently traded his Xenoblade right after he bought it because I saw one on hold and I asked how many his store got and he told me that his store got none and one of the regulars traded that one.
 
EldritchOnRye said:
Yeah, I asked because I was tempted to buy two copies and a Metroid Prime Trilogy with the B2G1 but selling it on eBay wouldn't have been particularly worthwhile. Not that I expected their TIV to be anything.
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With eBay fees and the fact those games are flooded on eBay, I don't blame you. 3-4 months ago though that would be a different story.
 
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