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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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If that is true, that is genius. Too bad it's probably just a really clever way to try and get your respect back.

 
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Jaashuaa said:
If that is true, that is genius. Too bad it's probably just a really clever way to try and get your respect back.
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i dont even think you can have that much credit on amazon im sure they have some kind of hard cap but if you followed that thread you know i was working hard to bring it back to pre 19 dollar 360 era where every restock didnt have 100+ sd'ers wattching the thread and leeching info for their own awd thread

 
cjenvy said:
so can someone walk me through the current profitmakerv im heading to gstop in few mins and dont have enough time to find the info buried here
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is it really "elitist" to just expect someone to read for a few minutes vs having someone retype the info already available?

I wish this happened more often...heck reading the pages may even gain you additional info

 
jman2avatar said:
I have an interesting story to tell while I was doing the trade 2 get 1 for $9.99. The GameStop that I occasional go to when I don't have the car asked for my ID when I was trading in the games. This GameStop is located in Fields Corner. If you live in Dorchester, MA then you know which one I'm talking about. I usually go to the one in Pearl Plaza. (They don't do this at this location) Before the employee finished doing the trade she said that she was going to take a picture for the trade. The only conclusion that I came up with is that lots of people have been trading in stolen copies of games and that this is one way of dealing with this problem. Has this happened to anyone else?
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The one in Downtown Boston also does this. They said it was Boston City law now, so it is the entire city.
 
donut said:
is it really "elitist" to just expect someone to read for a few minutes vs having someone retype the info already available?

I wish this happened more often...heck reading the pages may even gain you additional info
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when said info could be anywhere in 40 pages yes at very least a page start point wouldve been kind at the time plus they said it in manners that would also make them elitists

 
cjenvy said:
when said info could be anywhere in 40 pages yes at very least a page start point wouldve been kind at the time plus they said it in manners that would also make them elitists
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If you go one page back you would have saw everything folks are doing lol.

 
Went to one GameStop and bought three GTAVs and then went to another to trade two of them in. The guy (manager) asked me when I bought them and told him honestly that it was earlier today but I'm keeping one copy to myself. He then proceeds to write down my name and Powerup Rewards number and used a second PC and started entering my info. I'm assuming my account is being flagged? :/

He did let me finish the transaction, I bought a preowned game and placed the rest of the credit on my powerup card. He didn't mention anything else to me, though.
 
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Went to one GameStop and bought three GTAVs and then went to another to trade two of them in. The guy (manager) asked me when I bought them and told him honestly that it was earlier today but I'm keeping one copy to myself. He then proceeds to write down my name and Powerup Rewards number and used a second PC and started entering my info. I'm assuming my account is being flagged? :/

He did let me finish the transaction, I bought a preowned game and placed the rest of the credit on my powerup card. He didn't mention anything else to me, though.
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woahhhhhh heated!!! :X

 
Socheata said:
Went to one GameStop and bought three GTAVs and then went to another to trade two of them in. The guy (manager) asked me when I bought them and told him honestly that it was earlier today but I'm keeping one copy to myself. He then proceeds to write down my name and Powerup Rewards number and used a second PC and started entering my info. I'm assuming my account is being flagged? :/

He did let me finish the transaction, I bought a preowned game and placed the rest of the credit on my powerup card. He didn't mention anything else to me, though.
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Why the heck did you tattle on yourself lol. I always say it was a family members or something. Though I rarely trade multiples.

You likely did get flagged, but I have been before and it never affected me. Just makes it harder to do flips and such
 
SgtWiggles said:
Why the heck did you tattle on yourself lol. I always say it was a family members or something. Though I rarely trade multiples.

You likely did get flagged, but I have been before and it never affected me. Just makes it harder to do flips and such
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Well, I wasn't sure how quickly the system updated to show my most recent purchases. When he scanned my PUR card, he looked at the screen puzzled. He paused a bit before asking me when I bought the games. It's not a big deal as there are workarounds.

Edit: what I traded in was one PS3 and one 360 copy of GTAV.
 
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My second copy is always my wifes. That simple most games don't have split screen these days so it is very believable. Except maybe the part about a gamer getting married. Bam, I beat you to the punch!

 
always throw some pre-order love to keep those sensitive employees off your back.



Yea I think my main store lets me get away with stuff because I have my X1 ans PAy paid off with them.
 
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always throw some pre-order love to keep those sensitive employees off your back.
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Unfortunately the stores that give you the most trouble are probably going to be the ones that are out of the way. So actually picking up a preorded games is not very gas friendly.

 
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Off topic but if anyone is still looking for a Xbox One preorder I was able to secure one last night at GS.  They only had two available and the manager mentioned that they review the preorder list periodically to make sure no one has more than one reserved and that's how they get free'd up.  YMMV of course, but thought I would post for those late to the game still wanting one.

 
Got 3 GTAs yesterday. Tried trading them in but the clerk would only take 1 per system and wouldn't budge. Bought Pokemon B & W 2 with B1G1 coupon and renewed my membership. There were a couple overrides needed but Harley Quinn (clerk was dresses up) was pretty cool about it. Need to stop by GS to trade in GTA and Pokemon games today.
 
Prison Mike said:
Got this again in my account activity after I traded in some Pokemon sets yesterday...

10/24/2013 PowerUpRewards.com Member Updated 0
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Looks like I'm still in the clear...for now (assuming that means what we all think it means). Sorry that happened to you. :cry:

I plan on doing just two pairs of Pokemon (one copy per version) and a B2G1 involving just one copy of GTA V that I'll trade back in at a different GS, so hopefully I won't raise any alarms. :pray:

 
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:ps3::360: gta 5 base = 30$
:ps3::360: nhl 14 base = 22$

i traded in both gta to another gamestop and traded in nhl 14 (along with my free 007 legends) to bestbuy. i spent 98.98$ on all three games and the gta's got me 95 and change back so not much loss :D
 
Vigilante said:
Looks like I'm still in the clear...for now (assuming that means what we all think it means). Sorry that happened to you. :cry:

I plan on doing just two pairs of Pokemon (one copy per version) and a B2G1 involving just one copy of GTA V that I'll trade back in at a different GS, so hopefully I won't raise any alarms. :pray:
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I'm sure it has nothing to do with flagging. Many of us got it several weeks ago. Just odd that it happens randomly...

 
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