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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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Gamer SDP said:
will have to figure out what to get to trigger 50%. for those that traded gta, what did you buy?
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Personally, I picked up Too Human for 360 but you can pick up 2 cents ps2 games (if any), Links Cross bow training for wii for $0.49, and for $0.99 on 360; Chromehounds, Fracture, Prey, DDR Universe 2, Rainbow Six Vegas, DDR Universe 3, Arcade Compilation Disc, etc. There are more but I am listing games people may want to buy and play or revisit at those prices.

 
Man, since your last 5 transactions appear now when your PUR card is scanned, I'm paranoid to go participate in the B1G1 craze (and possibly GTA V fun) since pretty much every store in my area knows me and that I'm a PUR member... :bomb:
 
Vigilante said:
Man, since your last 5 transactions appear now when your PUR card is scanned, I'm paranoid to go participate in the B1G1 craze (and possibly GTA V fun) since pretty much every store in my area knows me and that I'm a PUR member... :bomb:
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Just buy them and don't trade them in with the card :p

 
DealSeeker2U said:
Personally, I picked up Too Human for 360 but you can pick up 2 cents ps2 games (if any), Links Cross bow training for wii for $0.49, and for $0.99 on 360; Chromehounds, Fracture, Prey, DDR Universe 2, Rainbow Six Vegas, DDR Universe 3, Arcade Compilation Disc, etc. There are more but I am listing games people may want to buy and play or revisit at those prices.
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Those are some good games! Any more?

 
I was thinking, 'ahhhh, I got a trick for that last 5 purchases thing'. Then, someone said they can see all of your purchase/trade history, lol.

 
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Well I'm definitly trading my gta5 now. Also going to pick up a couple pokemons with the b1g1. I'll report back if it's working in upstate NY.

Nothing has been taken off of the trade 2 correct?

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
Personally, I picked up Too Human for 360 but you can pick up 2 cents ps2 games (if any), Links Cross bow training for wii for $0.49, and for $0.99 on 360; Chromehounds, Fracture, Prey, DDR Universe 2, Rainbow Six Vegas, DDR Universe 3, Arcade Compilation Disc, etc. There are more but I am listing games people may want to buy and play or revisit at those prices.
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Might go the "decent games" route, can also sell for a few bucks online!

So has anyone confirmed whether the B1G1 coupon on Wii/DS games has been fixed? Haven't attempted to get overrides like you dare devils.

Also does the system allow a lookup of last 5 transactions OR items? it'd be best for us if it's by item (including preorders/cancels/returns). If it's by transactions, I guess we can just do separate preorders etc to clear out prior stuff from being seen.

And stupid question, would supplying your phone # instead of pur card affect what they can see in system? I recall receipts looking a bit different when I didn't bring my card on several occasions.

 
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Those are some good games! Any more?
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There are bunch more for each console but depends on one's taste. Check them from low to high price and see if you like anything.

BTW, these may be better alternates to ATK for trade 2 promo.

:pc: Bionic Commando (New) $0.49
:pc: Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events (New) $0.49
:pc: Street Fighter IV (New) $0.49
:pc: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (New) $0.49

I am going to pick some up just because of the price point with or without the promo.

 
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:pc: Street Fighter IV (New) $0.49

:pc: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (New) $0.49

I am going to pick some up just because of the price point with or without the promo.
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Don't know about the other two but those I believe will literally be worthless soon since even though they're Steam keys they're saddled with GFWL which is shutting down and weren't among the ones having it patched out.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Don't know about the other two but those I believe will literally be worthless soon since even though they're Steam keys they're saddled with GFWL which is shutting down and weren't among the ones having it patched out.
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Only $0.49 so no biggie, especially if I get it to trigger the promo. Plus it will keep my last 5 transactions history interesting. :p

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
I don't know how long that value will hold so it all depends on that. For now that is one hell of a trade value. Heck, I am thinking of trading in my bro's and picking it up for cheap later at that value. :twisted:
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Well why not do that and pick it up tomorrow with the universal b2g1? Pick up two other games (that I will message you) and you essentially get it back for free.

 
I traded in a few games the other day and put the credit towards Ghosts for the One because of the 30% but I only did that figuring there would be a way to get the credit back without losing the 30%. Is there? lol

 
Hemi said:
Well why not do that and pick it up tomorrow with the universal b2g1? Pick up two other games (that I will message you) and you essentially get it back for free.
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True! Might have to get busy again and build credit towards BFday and holiday sales in general. Good time as any.

Socheata said:
Looks like you need a second PUR card. ;)
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Especially if you are staying active at the level I see.

 
DealSeeker2U said:
Especially if you are staying active at the level I see.
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I dunno--would I have to give different home and email addresses if I signed up for another PUR card? Also, the employees that know me are already aware of my >$2800 savings from PUR, so wouldn't it be suspicious if I suddenly didn't have that when they scan the second PUR card? :???:
 
Vigilante said:
I dunno--would I have to give different home and email addresses if I signed up for another PUR card? Also, the employees that know me are already aware of my >$2800 savings from PUR, so wouldn't it be suspicious if I suddenly didn't have that when they scan the second PUR card? :???:
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People have reported that they've had it drop to drastically or to zero lately. Mine's down around $500 from where it should have been.

 
Vigilante said:
I dunno--would I have to give different home and email addresses if I signed up for another PUR card? Also, the employees that know me are already aware of my >$2800 savings from PUR, so wouldn't it be suspicious if I suddenly didn't have that when they scan the second PUR card? :???:
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I think Hoarder (or anyone else who has multiple accounts and use them) will be able to answer that question better since I only have one account and sometimes I have my brothers card when I am shopping or trading for him. My guess is you are fine with the same address but will need a separate phone number and e-mail address to differentiate the accounts.

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
There are bunch more for each console but depends on one's taste. Check them from low to high price and see if you like anything.

BTW, these may be better alternates to ATK for trade 2 promo.

:pc: Bionic Commando (New) $0.49
:pc: Lemony Snicket: A Series Of Unfortunate Events (New) $0.49
:pc: Street Fighter IV (New) $0.49
:pc: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (New) $0.49

I am going to pick some up just because of the price point with or without the promo.
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So has anyone tried buying new PC games toward the 2/50?

 
DealSeeker2U said:
I think Hoarder (or anyone else who has multiple accounts and use them) will be able to answer that question better since I only have one account and sometimes I have my brothers card when I am shopping or trading for him. My guess is you are fine with the same address but will need a separate phone number and e-mail address to differentiate the accounts.
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When I used to trade more I had the same address just used my work number and a randomly created email for the account.

 
It won't let me quote on IE11, but yeah, PC games work.  I bought a pennied copy of Star Trek Online(marked up to .99) and it worked fine.

 
I just received a gamestop email, it only advertised 30 percent bonus towards preowned. Are you sure you guys are getting 50 percent?
 
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Jaashuaa said:
I just received a gamestop email, it only advertised 30 percent bonus towards preowned. Are you sure you guys are getting 50 percent?
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No, everyone has been lying to you the past 4 pages. Yes I've got 50% two days ago and it's all over posterboards in-store. Even give em a call and it'll be the first thing they mention.
 
No need to get testy. Just curious why they aren't advertising it in the email.

Also not ever person on here is the most reliable. Just thought maybe they axed it early.
 
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So its the last 5 purchases they see? I'm gonna buy my games and buy some random stuff in other transactions to hide my B1G1 spree. Should work, right?
 
DealSeeker2U said:
Personally, I picked up Too Human for 360 but you can pick up 2 cents ps2 games (if any), Links Cross bow training for wii for $0.49, and for $0.99 on 360; Chromehounds, Fracture, Prey, DDR Universe 2, Rainbow Six Vegas, DDR Universe 3, Arcade Compilation Disc, etc. There are more but I am listing games people may want to buy and play or revisit at those prices.
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Thanks for pointing out Prey, Chromehounds, and Fracture are 99 cents. I actually would play those since I never did
 
Zolor23 said:
I bought Xenoblade and WWE 13, and the B1G1 wormed without override. B-Day didn't work with it though
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You weren't trading in anything were you because trade in for some reason voids that coupon in the same transaction.

 
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This one GS has a GTA 5 for PS3 and 360, and also a NHL 14 for 360. I already traded my GTA today for $48, so looks like tomorrow I will get me a $4 NHL 14.(get my GTA back to keep, then trade the PS3 one back in)
 
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