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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.

5/13

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Game2

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PS3

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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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Anyone know if the Power Up Membership takes time to kick in? I did a transaction to renew it, then did some trades on a second transaction but didn't get the 10% bonus and my receipt shows my PUR status as expired. Grrr. Pretty annoying when that's the entire reason I paid $15 to renew the fucking thing. Of course I don't notice until I'm on my way home. Wondering if I should complain/go back or just let it go.

Anyway traded in:

10/16

PS3

Ico/Shadow of The Colossus Collection - $5

Saints Row The Third - $7

Xbox

Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 - $4

Dance Central 3 - $7.50

Binary Domain - $2.50

Xbox 250GB Hard Drive Internal - $40

Wireless Controller - $12

A/V Cable - $2.50

AC Power Adapter (S Model) - $27.50

Kinect w/ AC Adapter - $10

So if you're trading in an Xbox definitely keep the console itself and trade in the parts. After 30% promo (not including the 10% PUR I got screwed out of) I got $106.60 for the hard drive, ac adapter, a/v cable, and wireless controller.

 
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ShockandAww said:
Anyone know if the Power Up Membership takes time to kick in? I did a transaction to renew it, then did some trades on a second transaction but didn't get the 10% bonus and my receipt shows my PUR status as expired. Grrr. Pretty annoying when that's the entire reason I paid $15 to renew the fucking thing. Of course I don't notice until I'm on my way home. Wondering if I should complain/go back or just let it go.
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Some of the perks like the coupons take time but I've always had the 10% work right then and there. It was stuff that the 10% works on right? If you should have gotten it though and it says expired then yeah I would at least ask about it.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
Some of the perks like the coupons take time but I've always had the 10% work right then and there. It was stuff that the 10% works on right? If you should have gotten it though and it says expired then yeah I would at least ask about it.
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Yeah it should have given me the 10%. It obviously takes time though because both my receipts after the renewal still show it's expired. Also checking the website is still showing I'm a free member. Oh well, as long as it updates by tomorrow I'll just let it go and remember for next time this happens. Only lost out on $11 or so but still it's $11 lol

 
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The 10% should've kicked in immediately.

When I renewed, I got the 10% PUR from the accessories I traded in with my console. I'm sure if you go back, they will probably give you the missing 10% on a Gift Card or something if you have the receipts and explain the situation to them

 
yeah, the 10% should have kicked in right away.  When I signed up for PRO earlier this year I had it apply immediately.

You can either fill out the survey and get a call from the DM in your area who will get it fixed or (if your store isnt a bunch of assholes) just go in with your receipts and PRO card and ask for the manager he'll straighten it right out.

 
10/16/13

:360:

MLB 2k12 - $3

The Walking Dead (Telltale) - $3

X-Com: Enemy Unknown - $5

Doom 3 BFG - $5

Nascar 2011 - $8

Driver San Francisco - $9

Orange Box - $11

Payday 2 - $13

Madden 25 - $18

:pS3:

Nascar 2011 - $7

Paid off my X1 already, can't wait.

 
ShockandAww said:
Yeah it should have given me the 10%. It obviously takes time though because both my receipts after the renewal still show it's expired. Also checking the website is still showing I'm a free member. Oh well, as long as it updates by tomorrow I'll just let it go and remember for next time this happens. Only lost out on $11 or so but still it's $11 lol
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i dont know, sounds like they screwed up your renewal, part of their little push to get people to sign up is "would you like an extra 10% on this trade in today, and would you like to get an extra 10% off this used game that you are paying 55 dollars for? ok, i added the 55 dollar part, but the rest was legit.

 
Just wanted to post this value. Didnt feel like checking if its a new lower TIV or not but as of today. 

:360: Fat console with wireless controller is $40 (thought that was crazy low, so RROD consoles get $15 now) 

 
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Miami Flash15 said:
some say the 20th. manager at the one near me said it's good till the end of the year, she believes.
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We'll know for sure the 21st but like when it "expired" last time expect the things that really shouldn't be on there to be replaced. Hopefully like last time there will be new things that shouldn't stay on there.

 
Darby27 said:
You are all actually wrong. The best item(s) is a $.02 PS2 game!
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That is true but the stores near me shipped all the ps2 games under $4.99 to warehouse for distribution elsewhere couple months ago so I don't have that at my disposal as an option.

ZhengMaster said:
where do you trade in the new ones?
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At GS silly! I trade them back and spread them around at stores that I frequent so depending on the trade I am carrying out, I know what to go for if the usual suspects are not there to utilize a promo.

 
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So is the 2 for $50 list on GS' site accurate?  I have a Deadpool I need to offload, as soon as my 2 extra copies of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen get here from where DR screwed up my order.  Not about to pay shipping to send those back, so I'm hoping they get here tomorrow and they don't fall off the list.  

 
Can anyone tell me if they know whether or not Amazon Kindle gift cards can be applied to the ps4 pre orders? I tried contacting an agent for chat and they didn't even know. I am looking to trade some stuff in and Gamestop only has that as an option

 
TheEliminator62 said:
Can anyone tell me if they know whether or not Amazon Kindle gift cards can be applied to the ps4 pre orders? I tried contacting an agent for chat and they didn't even know. I am looking to trade some stuff in and Gamestop only has that as an option
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If you're talking about a PS4 pre-order at Amazon, then yes. Kindle GCs are basically Amazon GCs. They can be used for anything on Amazon. You enter the code, then go to your order page for the PS4 and there will be a button for "Apply Gift Card Balance To This Order"

On another note, PUR website isn't working. Says I have 0 points, oh no...

 
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Zolor23 said:
If you're talking about a PS4 pre-order at Amazon, then yes. Kindle GCs are basically Amazon GCs. They can be used for anything on Amazon. You enter the code, then go to your order page for the PS4 and there will be a button for "Apply Gift Card Balance To This Order"

On another note, PUR website isn't working. Says I have 0 points, oh no...
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What The fuck I too have 0 points
 
Me too, 0 points, I was actually coming on here about to ask what the fuck was going here. Haha, oh Gamestop, always got to fuck shit up!  :bouncy:

 
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Can anyone tell me if they know whether or not Amazon Kindle gift cards can be applied to the ps4 pre orders? I tried contacting an agent for chat and they didn't even know. I am looking to trade some stuff in and Gamestop only has that as an option
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Yes. It goes to your GC balance. Find the order and add the GC code to it or add the GC code then apply it at the order summary page.
 
Just checked myself and my points are at 0 also. When you click on card activity it says:

Error Occurred
Sorry, an error has occurred.

Error Type: General
 
I used the app and I have nothing in my card activity and there's an error for my reward history. I have 0 points and 0 lifetime points. Wtf
 
Well damn. The crazy thing is everything reset and nothing works but I can still check my Pur credit balance.

Edit - NEVERMIND IT'S BACK. WHEW DODGED A BULLET THERE + I have an extra 7000-8000 points?
 
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Same, everything back to normal. By the way i'm wondering if anyone would like to trade the SOTW Coupon for $25 off pre-owned smartphones/tablets for a B2G1 Coupon, or if anyone has a spare, would appreciate it, ill throw it in anyway if someone can spot me one. Thanks if you can!  :bow:

Edit: Wasn't very  specific, i'm looking for a B2G1, and trading the SOTW $25 for it. 

 
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Vendacious said:
Same, everything back to normal. By the way i'm wondering if anyone would like to trade the SOTW Coupon for $25 off pre-owned smartphones/tablets for a B2G1 Coupon, or if anyone has a spare, would appreciate it, ill throw it in anyway if someone can spot me one. Thanks if you can! :bow:

Edit: Wasn't very specific, i'm looking for a B2G1, and trading the SOTW $25 for it.
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FYI, starting tomorrow (the 18th) until the 20th GS is doing the B2G1 free deal for PUR members. Hence, you don't have to wait for a member or someone unless you are planning on using one outside that window.

ZhengMaster said:
So you trade them back used?
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Yup, I open them up, and trade them back on a separate trip doing whatever I am at that time. You can't trade them back in sealed (unless you have the receipts and can prove it otherwise) so you have to open them and trade in.

 
Vendacious said:
Same, everything back to normal. By the way i'm wondering if anyone would like to trade the SOTW Coupon for $25 off pre-owned smartphones/tablets for a B2G1 Coupon, or if anyone has a spare, would appreciate it, ill throw it in anyway if someone can spot me one. Thanks if you can! :bow:

Edit: Wasn't very specific, i'm looking for a B2G1, and trading the SOTW $25 for it.
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Or you can wait until tomorrow when they're doing a B2G1 from Oct 18-20th.

 
argyle said:
So is the 2 for $50 list on GS' site accurate? I have a Deadpool I need to offload, as soon as my 2 extra copies of Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen get here from where DR screwed up my order. Not about to pay shipping to send those back, so I'm hoping they get here tomorrow and they don't fall off the list.
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It should be right now.

 
mask-air-raid said:
My reservations haven't returned but everything else seems to be correcting now.
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Not true. It shows your correct points when u first login. But browse around a little (check active rewards, etc) and it drops down to ZERO.

Really starting to piss me off, GS better fix this already!!!!

 
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Question:

Is there limit on how much credit can be on your powerup rewards card? Is it 1000?

I did a trade and he had to put it on another  "trade credit" card b/c my regular powerup card would not go through, I had close to 9 hundred something on the card already. 

 
nixmahn said:
Question:

Is there limit on how much credit can be on your powerup rewards card? Is it 1000?

I did a trade and he had to put it on another "trade credit" card b/c my regular powerup card would not go through, I had close to 9 hundred something on the card already.
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$999.99 I believe is the limit.

 
nixmahn said:
Question:

Is there limit on how much credit can be on your powerup rewards card? Is it 1000?

I did a trade and he had to put it on another "trade credit" card b/c my regular powerup card would not go through, I had close to 9 hundred something on the card already.
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1K is the max. Any transaction that makes it go above 1K will get declined. I experienced this not too long ago.

GS employees faces though when they see your trade credit balance after purchases :shock:

 
WhatsYoFlava said:
1K is the max. Any transaction that makes it go above 1K will get declined. I experienced this not too long ago.

GS employees faces though when they see your trade credit balance after purchases :shock:
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Especially the new seasonal employees they've just hired. Haha. One of the new guys was ringing me up when I went to pick up my copy of Pokemon Y this past Saturday along with an additional $400 in Amazon/Starbucks/Shell cards with my Powerup Rewards card and he begins to say "And the difference you owe is...oh, I guess it went through. *grabs the receipt* Wait, this is your remaining balance? You have $500 left!?" :D
 
WhatsYoFlava said:
1K is the max. Any transaction that makes it go above 1K will get declined. I experienced this not too long ago.

GS employees faces though when they see your trade credit balance after purchases :shock:
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Does the "Trade Credit" card works the same as the regular powerup card? reloadable, add more than once, etc?

I ask because my state charges tax on gift card purchase but anything bought with my powerups credit is not taxed, new or used stuff.

 
nixmahn said:
Does the "Trade Credit" card works the same as the regular powerup card? reloadable, add more than once, etc?

I ask because my state charges tax on gift card purchase but anything bought with my powerups credit is not taxed, new or used stuff.
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My PUR card is my Trade Credit card. Not sure about adding money on it but you can try. I would assume Yes since they are almost identical to a GS Gift Card.

 
Trade In Values 10/17
 
XBOX 360:
 
Halo 4 - $3
Wet - $0.50
Saw - $1.50
Wolfenstein - $1
Legendary - $0.50
Viking: Battle of Asgard - $0.40

 
PS3:
MLB The Show 08 - $0.20

Feel Free to Add me on XBOX Live: Ihavearemote

 
nixmahn said:
Does the "Trade Credit" card works the same as the regular powerup card? reloadable, add more than once, etc?

I ask because my state charges tax on gift card purchase but anything bought with my powerups credit is not taxed, new or used stuff.
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WhatsYoFlava said:
My PUR card is my Trade Credit card. Not sure about adding money on it but you can try. I would assume Yes since they are almost identical to a GS Gift Card.
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You guys are crazy if you think that's possible! Many of us would shop at GS more often if we could add to a trade card.

 
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