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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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What is this b1g1 flip deal? Someone explain to me please? I can't read through all the pages on my slow arse phone ;[

 
 
PRrambo said:
What is this b1g1 flip deal? Someone explain to me please? I can't read through all the pages on my slow arse phone ;[
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I swear someone asks this same question every page. You use your PUR points to get the B1G1 on all used Wii and DS games. There are a couple Wii and DS games on the Trade 2 for $50 list. The more popular being Pokemans. Use the coupon to get two games on the list for $30ish and trade them into a different GS and make profit.
 
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Question: When trading in PS3 systems, Do you have to include a wired/wireless controller with it? Doesn't specify in the OP.

Going to trade in my overheating 60GB ps3 and take advantage of the 50% extra on the refurb fee with ATK (so many copies available at my GS). Thanks

 
thenadz said:
Question: When trading in PS3 systems, Do you have to include a wired/wireless controller with it? Doesn't specify in the OP.

Going to trade in my overheating 60GB ps3 and take advantage of the 50% extra on the refurb fee with ATK (so many copies available at my GS). Thanks
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What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?

Spoiler

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



Pretty sure that controller has to be a DS3 or Sixxaxis (or whatever they were called before they added rumble).

 
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10/23

:ds: Pokemon White 2 $12

:ds: Pokemon Pearl $10

I tried to use my B1G1 coupon that wouldn't work on Monday and again it wouldn't work this evening. I guess the code did register as used although it didn't apply the discount. Luckily the clerk did a manual override.

 
man, I did the pokemon trade 2 and they charged me tax based on the full retail price and not the $9.99 price...that's a bunch of mess!

 
Can we buy more than one steal of the week coupon even though it says "limit 1 per customer."  What is the limit, on each individual coupon or on the number of times you can redeem the deal with your points? 

 
inkcil said:
Can we buy more than one steal of the week coupon even though it says "limit 1 per customer." What is the limit, on each individual coupon or on the number of times you can redeem the deal with your points?
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Yes, you can buy the coupon more than once. As far as I know, there is no limit unless the site runs out of codes or the steal of the week coupon changes. As long as you have PUR points to redeem it, there shouldn't be a limit.

 
Socheata said:
Yes, you can buy the coupon more than once. As far as I know, there is no limit unless the site runs out of codes or the steal of the week coupon changes. As long as you have PUR points to redeem it, there shouldn't be a limit.
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Ok thanks man. All the years I been here ev'one is always so helpful but then these massively epic fights always break out and I can never understand why.

 
inkcil said:
man, I did the pokemon trade 2 and they charged me tax based on the full retail price and not the $9.99 price...that's a bunch of mess!
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Yeah, I ran into that too. It sucks. Same deal when buying a new phone. The 2 year contact might make it $100, but you have to pay tax on the unlocked price ($500 or something).

 
ChunLiBarbie said:
Mine doesn't. I may think about getting another PUR card.
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I think I have 3 now. I have a paid one in my name and my wife's name, and apparently someone mistakenly set up one of the free ones in my name too under a different phone number. I did a couple trade ins on that phone number and my paid number. I've been buying all the games to flip under my wife's account.

The only problem with this approach is that if I hold tight only buying games to flip on one account then I can never buy and flip back at the same store. It's okay though as each local GS only has one copy of ATK, and I just offered to run errands for my wife today in a part of town with 4 Gamestops within a 5 mile radius.

 
inkcil said:
man, I did the pokemon trade 2 and they charged me tax based on the full retail price and not the $9.99 price...that's a bunch of mess!
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With this promo you're actually buying the game for full price. The trade credit is going towards that price. If you're not in a state that doesn't charge tax on purchases made with trade credit then it will always be like that. Would you rather purchase the game for $9.99 plus tax? No you wouldn't because then you would only get that back if you wanted to return it.

 
The nice part about the Pokeflip is that not only do you make money/credit on it, but you come out ahead on PUR points too!

On a related note, please talk me out of getting a Vita or PSPGo! I still have a 25% off consoles coupon in my offers, and I really don't need to pick up a handheld, but I want to. :p

 
Beastly Frantic Foto.... :whistle2: Inside joke from an old thread. :lol:

Yeah. I've been thinking about my trading plans so hard, I feel like I'm studying for the FCAT! :shock: I think I'm going to go ahead and jump on a second card.

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I think I have 3 now. I have a paid one in my name and my wife's name, and apparently someone mistakenly set up one of the free ones in my name too under a different phone number. I did a couple trade ins on that phone number and my paid number. I've been buying all the games to flip under my wife's account.

The only problem with this approach is that if I hold tight only buying games to flip on one account then I can never buy and flip back at the same store. It's okay though as each local GS only has one copy of ATK, and I just offered to run errands for my wife today in a part of town with 4 Gamestops within a 5 mile radius.
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You could but depending on the state you are in, that kill your ability to save on tax. In my state purchases paid in full with trade credit get no tax charged. If I make the same exact purchase and pay in full with gift card, there will be tax.
 
My pur balance is now at 21k

Also NBA 2K12 is supposed to have a $30 trade in price tag but it's not reflected.
 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Well I learned today that I nearly got banned from GS save for my two regular stores vouching for me and that they had gotten an email from the DM asking about me.
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mask-air-raid said:
Might have also been about stealing.
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Deader2818 said:
I dont think he steals....
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EldritchOnRye said:
I don't, he's just on GS's take as their internet finger shaker/hyperbolator.
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mask-air-raid said:
He does. He also said that it doesn't bother him in the least bit.
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mask-air-raid said:
He took two games without paying during the B2G1 sale. He didn't want to return them.
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Deader2818 said:
So, the employee fucked up and didn't ring him out correctly, so he stole?

Don't think thats how it works.
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EldritchOnRye said:
Especially after I tried to give them back to the company or pay for them.
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Basically a GS employee messed up on B2G1 free sale and Eldritch an extra copy free. Eldritch realizing what happened, went back to give it to the employee and the employee told him to keep it. Now Mask-Air-Raid calls him a thief for doing that. M-A-R for some reason and to this day still keeps bringing it up every chance he gets. That is why I said if that is what he was talking about, leave it be.

 
Zolor23 said:
Your last 5 transactions will not pop up, making it less obvious you just bought the games and immediately traded them in.
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Sorry for backtracking a bit. Has anyone seen the screen that shows your past purchase history? Does it show the last 5 transactions, or the last 5 purchases? If I purchased 10 games in each of the past 5 transactions, will it just show the last 5 games, or as much of those 50 games as will fit on the screen? And is it just game purchases? Or will pre-orders and gift card purchases show up as part of that 5 as well?

 
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I don't need to PM you I'll answer on the board.  There is a b2g1 going right now, gta V is 54.99 used right now.  Buying 3 right now with a PUR card will cost 99 with credit.  I will then turn around and trade them in at a $45 base (some with my PUR some without) and will turn $99 into a minimum of $135.

I personally will be stopping over lunch break and buying 3 GTA V's, fifa 14 on both systems, and an nba2k14.  I will then flip them and turn $200 of credit into $282 of credit on my way home from work.

After that I'll mix a few more pokemon into the foray today and probably stop at that point.

 
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irideabike said:
I don't need to PM you I'll answer on the board. There is a b2g1 going right now, gta V is 54.99 used right now. Buying 3 right now with a PUR card will cost 99 with credit. I will then turn around and trade them in at a $45 base (some with my PUR some without) and will turn $99 into a minimum of $135.

I personally will be stopping over lunch break and buying 3 GTA V's, fifa 14 on both systems, and an nba2k14. I will then flip them and turn $200 of credit into $282 of credit on my way home from work.

After that I'll mix a few more pokemon into the foray today and probably stop at that point.
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How do I get 50% extra for trade ins?

 
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