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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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Just got back from GS, traded in:

NSMB2 (3DS) - $11

Mario Kart 7 (3DS) - $11

I picked up Uncharted 2 along with another ATK. Overall, not too bad, now I only have 350 left to pay on my XB1.

 
Can someone fill me on what the big deal with ATK is? Aside from the 20 Club Nintendo points - is there a glitch or exploit I can use ATK with to take advantage of?

Asking because my local GS has 2 copies - and I arrived late in this thread and see it keeps getting mentioned

 
thenadz said:
Can someone fill me on what the big deal with ATK is? Aside from the 20 Club Nintendo points - is there a glitch or exploit I can use ATK with to take advantage of?

Asking because my local GS has 2 copies - and I arrived late in this thread and see it keeps getting mentioned
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You use that game as the new game on the trade 2 promo gs is running. The point of doing ATK is so that you don't have to worry about returns showing on your account.
 
I have a question.

I want to trade in my copies of Pokemon BW (one of each) and put that toward X and Y. I see that there are two promos running that I could utilize. I think the Trade 2 would yield better results than the Extra 30% (40% for me since I am a PUR member). My question is, does anyone know if BW are eligible games? Since the list is not there anymore I have no idea if the first promo would work. Thanks in advance.

Side note: Why are the Pokemon BW TIVs so low? They're about as much as the 4th gen games (and some 4th gen games actually have higher TIVs). That doesn't make much sense to me.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Didnt you just start working there? Already becoming a condescending know it all?
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I started working there 2 weeks ago it has nothing to do with being a know it all, I talk to my boss a lot. I've already had 4 customers come in that have had there accounts banned recently. So yeah, it's not a coincedence.
 
DBK said:
I have a question.

I want to trade in my copies of Pokemon BW (one of each) and put that toward X and Y. I see that there are two promos running that I could utilize. I think the Trade 2 would yield better results than the Extra 30% (40% for me since I am a PUR member). My question is, does anyone know if BW are eligible games? Since the list is not there anymore I have no idea if the first promo would work. Thanks in advance.

Side note: Why are the Pokemon BW TIVs so low? They're about as much as the 4th gen games (and some 4th gen games actually have higher TIVs). That doesn't make much sense to me.
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http://www.gamestop.com/trade2, I'm pretty sure this list is still active. Looks like only B2 and W2 work.

 
DBK said:
I have a question.

I want to trade in my copies of Pokemon BW (one of each) and put that toward X and Y. I see that there are two promos running that I could utilize. I think the Trade 2 would yield better results than the Extra 30% (40% for me since I am a PUR member). My question is, does anyone know if BW are eligible games? Since the list is not there anymore I have no idea if the first promo would work. Thanks in advance.

Side note: Why are the Pokemon BW TIVs so low? They're about as much as the 4th gen games (and some 4th gen games actually have higher TIVs). That doesn't make much sense to me.
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The older games are harder to find. Especially at a decent price. I know as of this weekend Black and White 2 were on the list. Not the first ones. The list is usually on Gamestops website but as of late it has not been 100% reliable. Anyways if you can, do the trade two and pick up X or Y.

MykelxKnight said:
I started working there 2 weeks ago it has nothing to do with being a know it all, I talk to my boss a lot. I've already had 4 customers come in that have had there accounts banned recently. So yeah, it's not a coincedence.
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Dang you must have alot of flippers and abusers there.

 
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MykelxKnight said:
I started working there 2 weeks ago it has nothing to do with being a know it all, I talk to my boss a lot. I've already had 4 customers come in that have had there accounts banned recently. So yeah, it's not a coincedence.
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When it shows they are banned, does it say why? Trading too many of the same games, return abusing, etc.......
 
Quagmilion said:
http://www.gamestop.com/trade2, I'm pretty sure this list is still active. Looks like only B2 and W2 work.
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I get 404'd when I click that link. Same thing happens when I click the link on the OP. Thanks anyway.

Stellar Inertia said:
The older games are harder to find. Especially at a decent price. I know as of this weekend Black and White 2 were on the list. Not the first ones. The list is usually on Gamestops website but as of late it has not been 100% reliable. Anyways if you can, do the trade two and pick up X or Y.
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I guess that makes sense. Of course I always see copies of 4th gen games at my GS, so that's probably why I was a bit confused.

I will try to utilize the Trade 2 and hope that I am successful. It's a difference of 10 bucks, so it's not that big a deal if I am not.

Thanks for the help.

 
Stellar Inertia said:
The older games are harder to find. Especially at a decent price. I know as of this weekend Black and White 2 were on the list. Not the first ones. The list is usually on Gamestops website but as of late it has not been 100% reliable. Anyways if you can, do the trade two and pick up X or Y.


Dang you must have alot of flippers and abusers there.
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I'm almost positive they are people from sd.
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When it shows they are banned, does it say why? Trading too many of the same games, return abusing, etc.......
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No it doesn't say why, it's up to corporate to ban you. Just don't get your account flagged for constant activity of anything.
 
MykelxKnight said:
I'm almost positive they are people from sd.
No it doesn't say why, it's up to corporate to ban you. Just don't get your account flagged for constant activity of anything.
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I have nothing to worry about. I was just curious about what it says. I have a GS employee on my payroll, no but seriously he might break the record for most all 10s on surveys.
 
DBK said:
I get 404'd when I click that link. Same thing happens when I click the link on the OP. Thanks anyway.

I guess that makes sense. Of course I always see copies of 4th gen games at my GS, so that's probably why I was a bit confused.

I will try to utilize the Trade 2 and hope that I am successful. It's a difference of 10 bucks, so it's not that big a deal if I am not.

Thanks for the help.
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DBK said:
The links are working now. Don't know why they weren't. I don't see BW on the list. That doesn't bode well.

Thanks again.
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The Gamestop links have issues. Instead of clicking on them, copy/paste the link. And Pokemon B/W aren't on the list. Only B2/W2 are.

 
Hey Cheapasses, got me a Pokemon 3DS XL Limited Edition Saturday, I like the system, just not the size or the feel of the XL specifically, got it from Gamestop (Had Credit so no choice) They allow exchanges within 30 days, was wondering if I can exchange it for a regular 3DS, and yes I did open the box, took off the circle seal stickers and what not. They can do that right? "Identical Exchange" for opened new merchandise. Please let me know, thanks!

(And if not, where do they sell those dam circle stickers)  :bouncy:

 
Noob question but is it true that you can only do the trade2 once a day and it has to be 2 different games?

 
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Noob question but is it true that you can only do the trade2 once a day and it has to be 2 different games?
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Nope, I've done the Trade 2 up to 3 times in one day (twice at one GS with two new games), and while you can't trade two of the same game usually (YMMV on the employee being willing to take them), you can take additional copies to other GSs and trade them in there. If I have doubles, I try to trade each copy with some other game on the list to avoid suspicion, and even then I don't trade in both copies at the same store.
 
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MykelxKnight said:
I started working there 2 weeks ago it has nothing to do with being a know it all, I talk to my boss a lot. I've already had 4 customers come in that have had there accounts banned recently. So Iyeah, it's not a coincedence.
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So with the way gs schedules its employees hours and seeing that you've worked there for two weeks, am I to assume this all happened in one day.
 
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please forgive my old a$$,but i have the 4gb Xbox Slim system so am i correct that i would get $112 TIV for it??? i only ask b/c there's been times where i totalled something before heading to the store and ended up getting alot less than expected so i wanna make sure i'm going to get what i expect to apply towards a preowned 320 gb PS3

 
scruffynerfhrdr said:
please forgive my old a$$,but i have the 4gb Xbox Slim system so am i correct that i would get $112 TIV for it??? i only ask b/c there's been times where i totalled something before heading to the store and ended up getting alot less than expected so i wanna make sure i'm going to get what i expect to apply towards a preowned 320 gb PS3
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you can always ask here... but values change daily ... I would just call the local store and ask to be 100%

 
donut said:
you can always ask here... but values change daily ... I would just call the local store and ask to be 100%
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i was way off apparently--called the store and was told i'd only get $68--my logic was:

Slim 4GB Console w/ wireless controller - $70 (9/23/13)

Slim AC Adapter - $27.50 (10/11/13)

Standard A/V Cables - $2.50 (9/20/13)

Wireless Controller - $12 (10/8/13)

oh well,to Craigslist it goes

 
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scruffynerfhrdr said:
i was way off apparently--called the store and was told i'd only get $68--my logic was:

Slim 4GB Console w/ wireless controller - $70 (9/23/13)

Slim AC Adapter - $27.50 (10/11/13)

Standard A/V Cables - $2.50 (9/20/13)

Wireless Controller - $12 (10/8/13)

oh well,to Craigslist it goes
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All those things have to be included when you trade a console - they are all part of the base price. Those prices for the accessories are when you trade JUST the accessory without a console.

 
Animal Crossing 3DS $15

Mario Kart 7 $11

Got Heavy Rain after the trade 2 promo, it's $10 this week, didn't want to get ATK, lol.

 
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Anybody trade in NCAA 14 lately? I don't see it on the 1st pg under the trade values for the PS3 or XBOX 360.

 
So the Trade 2 was a no go (I figured as much). Had to use the 30%. So I threw in one more game to get the most of it. Thanks to everyone who helped me.

10/15/2013
:3ds: 
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - $15
:ds: 
Pokemon Black - $10
Pokemon White - $10


At least the GS guy was helpful and I managed to get a poster (I was afraid they had run out). Gotta think positive, right?   :D/

 
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