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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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mask.air.raid said:
How does it work? It ends today for one of them, but I still don't know how it works.
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You go to the store with a ds/3ds and one of the games mentioned

Pokemon Black/White/Black 2/ White 2. Then you will start the game and receive a mystery gift thru Nintendo WFC. After you receive the gift go to the pokecenter and make sure you have a spot open on your party you will see a Mailman that will give you the Pokemon.

 
neonon19s said:
You go to the store with a ds/3ds and one of the games mentioned

Pokemon Black/White/Black 2/ White 2. Then you will start the game and receive a mystery gift thru Nintendo WFC. After you receive the gift go to the pokecenter and make sure you have a spot open on your party you will see a Mailman that will give you the Pokemon.
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I've gotten the my mystery gift Deoxys once. I don't need to do it at GameStop?

 
biledriver said:
Pretty sure they can still do it with say a used system and link with you or something. You just have to ask them when the promo is going on
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Yep I think so too. The second pokemon starts tomorrow for 3 weeks. You might be able to also ask them about the first pokemon (Shiny Dialga that ended today) and they might put the cartridge back in and let you download both gifts...

 
neonon19s said:
These you have to go to gamestop because they have a special ds cartridge at the store that transmits the mystery gift on their wifi I think.
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To clarify, you do the wireless transmission when you get the mystery gift, not through wifi. Anyways, I have all four Black/White versions of Pokemon and I hadn't actually played them yet so I started them off until I got my Pokedex in each game. I was able to get Shiny Dialga on 3 of the games since I never actually got the Pokedex on one of them, so just in case anybody didn't know, you need to Pokedex to get the Pokemon. Have fun!

 
I just came back from GameStop. I forgot it closed almost an hour before I got there. I was able to get the Dialga from Wireless. It's not WFC or Infrared. I don't know why people kept saying it was Wi-Fi or WFC.

 
dominator said:
To clarify, you do the wireless transmission when you get the mystery gift, not through wifi. Anyways, I have all four Black/White versions of Pokemon and I hadn't actually played them yet so I started them off until I got my Pokedex in each game. I was able to get Shiny Dialga on 3 of the games since I never actually got the Pokedex on one of them, so just in case anybody didn't know, you need to Pokedex to get the Pokemon. Have fun!
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Also, today was the last day to get a Shiny Dialga.

Side note, I noticed GTA IV Complete and Tomb Raider are somewhat low and a bit out-dated. Going to call in tomorrow and see what they are and will post back with the results.

 
Missed out on Shiny Dialga. But I don't really care that much. What I want is Giratina.

 
KuroPansa said:
Missed out on Shiny Dialga. But I don't really care that much. What I want is Giratina.
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If you live decently close to a GS it may be worth it to go to it and stand outside (since it's closed) and see if it'll still get you your Dialga - that is if it's not located in a mall.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Would love trying to explain that one to the police.
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"What'cha doin here, boy?"

"Um, I'm here to catch a Pokemon. I've heard that a Shiny Dialga has been appearing for the past three weeks at this location."

"Uh-huh. Call in the guys in the white lab coats."

 
Does anybody know if gamestop takes skylanders games for trade in? I'm guessing they don't because I don't see them listed on their website used. 

 
bige562 said:
Does anybody know if gamestop takes skylanders games for trade in? I'm guessing they don't because I don't see them listed on their website used.
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Maybe they don't. They really push it even though most of their money comes from used games. I saw a gutted New box on a shelf one day. No pre-owned.

 
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mask.air.raid said:
Maybe they don't. They really push it even though most of their money comes from used games. I saw a gutted New box on a shelf one day. No pre-owned.

Are you still in LB and in need of the coupon?
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After waiting around I just gave in a bought 5 for $5 on ebay. I'll probably only use 2 when I receive them so I'll probably end up giving the other 3 away here. Hopefully I'll get them by the end of the week.

 
mask.air.raid said:
Maybe they don't. They really push it even though most of their money comes from used games. I saw a gutted New box on a shelf one day. No pre-owned.
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They do not because they don't take games with plastic accessories anymore and the game requires figures to play.

 
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If you buy a Powerup Rewards coupon and don't use it, and it expires, do you get the points back? I got the B2G2 Wii/DS SotW one and didn't use it. The coupon is gone now, but my points haven't returned.

 
KuroPansa said:
If you buy a Powerup Rewards coupon and don't use it, and it expires, do you get the points back? I got the B2G2 Wii/DS SotW one and didn't use it. The coupon is gone now, but my points haven't returned.
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Nope. They don't refund points. I just learned that but thankfully they did it one time for me bcus I didn't know. I would email then and ask about it.
 
I still can't find any good flips from Best Buy to Gamestop. Anybody got any ideas?

 
KuroPansa said:
If you buy a Powerup Rewards coupon and don't use it, and it expires, do you get the points back? I got the B2G2 Wii/DS SotW one and didn't use it. The coupon is gone now, but my points haven't returned.
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Zalaki said:
Nope. They don't refund points. I just learned that but thankfully they did it one time for me bcus I didn't know. I would email then and ask about it.
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They don't refund the points automatically, but if you call they will almost always give you your points back. I have done it many times.
 
Zalaki said:
Nope. They don't refund points. I just learned that but thankfully they did it one time for me bcus I didn't know. I would email then and ask about it.
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klimb22 said:
They don't refund the points automatically, but if you call they will almost always give you your points back. I have done it many times.
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Thanks, I'll give that a try.

 
YBX87 said:
he tried to return the game for gta v, right after he bought a new game with the trade 2 promo. it is suspicious, and clear abuse of the promotion. that is why they denied him. People like him, and the other guy, who return 10 games he got through the trade 2 promo at the same store is going to shut down this promo, or create more strict guidelines down the line.
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This...

People are getting dumber by the day.
 
When does the playcation coupon expire?  I have one around here that I wanted to use, but I have no idea where it went.  I just need to know if it's going to be worth the hassle of tearing apart my office if it's expired/expiring in the next day or so.

 
^^  Sept 15th.   I also had a GS employee say that the codes on those coupons are reusable.  Haven't tested it myself though.

 
gogomo said:
^^ Sept 15th. I also had a GS employee say that the codes on those coupons are reusable. Haven't tested it myself though.
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It is 9/15 for sure, but another CAG posted that a crappy employee wasted a coupon by not doing the trade procedure right and it couldn't be re-used.
 
I screwed up because I had a 50% trade in bonus coupon left from the summer. So I used it to trade in some items for the new Wii U bundle. I didn't realize the 30% trade in Bonus wasn't for the New console bundle. I could've had a 90% trade in Bonus , My 50% coupon 10 power up rewards and the 30 %extra.

 
kilenem said:
I screwed up because I had a 50% trade in bonus coupon left from the summer. So I used it to trade in some items for the new Wii U bundle. I didn't realize the 30% trade in Bonus wasn't for the New console bundle. I could've had a 90% trade in Bonus , My 50% coupon 10 power up rewards and the 30 %extra.
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The bonuses would not have stacked anyway, you just would have gotten the better of the two, so 50%, plus the 10% PUR (on games and accessories, but not consoles).

 
You did the right thing. The 50% and 30% promos don't stack. Normally bonuses do not stack, but the PUR card is an exception.

edit- beat me to it, of course. Don't know why I bothered replying, haha.

 
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Why do people always assume promos stack? You really think we are able to stack promos and get near MSRP or more? Thats just not right. Common sense people. Haha.

 
Stellar Inertia said:
Why do people always assume promos stack? You really think we are able to stack promos and get near MSRP or more? Thats just not right. Common sense people. Haha.
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I remember when people thought that the used Ouya would get them more than MSRP back when the trade value was a 100% bonus for consoles.

 
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