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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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strait edge follower said:
the 2/50 deal should continue however i expect the list to be changed again. ill ask my gamestop contact tommorow for the changes that happened if any at all. that being said i dumped all of those pokemon games i got as i didnt want to chance waiting it out
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It should be updated tonight. I remember someone pointing out that the trade 2 was in GS black Friday ad. Lets hope for some GS rare games that are like $19.99 at BB. :)
 
kickrockz713 said:
It should be updated tonight. I remember someone pointing out that the trade 2 was in GS black Friday ad. Lets hope for some GS rare games that are like $19.99 at BB. :)
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yea i saw it on the bf ad too. the best thing is the current steal of the week is a b1g1 free coupon for wii and ds games for 1100 points i beleave. i can do some major things with that ;)
 
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strait edge follower said:
the pokemon games like black and white 2 and pearl can get you like 22$ profit if put towards a 2/50 deal. that is of course if they survive the changes. thats when the b1g1 free comes into play
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OK, I thought you meant you had something more outside the box in case the trade two really was dead for a couple weeks..

 
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Deader2818 said:
Really, the PS4 and Xbox One areas will be no more then 4-8 feet of space on the walls each. Its not like there is a lot of games to display, lol.
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True, but the Wii U quickly did away with the Wii and GameCube stuff.

kickrockz713 said:
It should be updated tonight. I remember someone pointing out that the trade 2 was in GS black Friday ad. Lets hope for some GS rare games that are like $19.99 at BB. :)
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Maybe it's in hiatus for the coupon.

 
I can confirm 50% trade in starts tomorrow. Only valid on game trades. Not sure if it applies to new games.

As far as Trade 2 goes, today is suppose to be the last day, the worker wasn't sure if it was going to be extended

 
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:3ds:
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team - $14
Mario Kart 7 - $11

Glad I did the trade 2, didn't know it was supposed to end today.

 
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mask-air-raid said:
That explains why I got a fake copy of HeartGold when I bought it from gamestop.com a few months ago. People keep trading Chinese copies.
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Nah, mine were real. Came with the correct boxes, inserts, carts were good, and they worked in the 3DS. Either that or they were the best fakes I have ever seen.

If they I didn't think they were real, I was going to send them right back.

I actually check stuff before I swap it in Gamestop. I once had a copy of Super Mario 64 DS show up as "Metroid Prime First Hunt" when I went to play it. Turns out, that's something people do when they make fakes. I eve check discs to make sure they work. I may be a regular at my store, but I don't want to be the dude who trades in fake stuff and gets someone in trouble.

 
HakurenKyo06 said:
Yeah its supposed to be one coupon per customer but in the past it has been possible to buy multiples.
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Hmm okay, it will be a field day,

Anybody have any good combos?

I will be getting Pokemon Revolution & Animal Crossing for the DS.

I have most of the first party wii games, but would appreciate good combos, instead of the pokemon trade ins lol.

Looking to expand my wii collection further.

 
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Echocentricity said:
Hmm okay, it will be a field day,

Anybody have any good combos?

I will be getting Pokemon Revolution & Animal Crossing for the DS.

I have most of the first party wii games, but would appreciate good combos, instead of the pokemon trade ins lol.

Looking to expand my wii collection further.
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for trading towards the 2/50 promo black and white 2 and pearl are all 29.99$ after the 10% and fetch good credit back. for games to keep mario browsers inside story for ds is a good one to look for and kingdom hearts 358/2 days is another favorite of mine for ds :D. dont forget mario cart too. for the wii i assume you have smash bros, donkey kong, the mario galaxys and whatnot ?
 
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Echocentricity said:
Hmm okay, it will be a field day,

Anybody have any good combos?

I will be getting Pokemon Revolution & Animal Crossing for the DS.

I have most of the first party wii games, but would appreciate good combos, instead of the pokemon trade ins lol.

Looking to expand my wii collection further.
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Xenoblade Chronicles + Metroid Prime Trilogy. End of discussion.

Next question.

Also, everyone remember that you're not supposed to get cases for used DS games now since GS was supposed to have thrown all of them out.

 
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Echocentricity said:
Last time, I think it was mask-air-raid that said it was going to be one time only, I just wanted to know if anybody knew anything else.
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I think he meant one coupon per transaction and one paid per coupon.

I'm getting Metroid Prime Trilogy and I guess Xenoblade because what else are you really going to pair it with and not be wasting the coupon?

 
Vigilante said:
Xenoblade Chronicles + Metroid Prime Trilogy. End of discussion.

Next question.

Also, everyone remember that you're not supposed to get cases for used DS games now since GS was supposed to have thrown all of them out.
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But if you're trading them in right after, doesn't really matter haha


EldritchOnRye said:
I think he meant one coupon per transaction and one paid per coupon.

I'm getting Metroid Prime Trilogy and I guess Xenoblade because what else are you really going to pair it with and not be wasting the coupon?
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You could get something like Mario Party 9 or a $50 game while using the B-Day coupon on the Metroid.

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
I think he meant one coupon per transaction and one paid per coupon.

I'm getting Metroid Prime Trilogy and I guess Xenoblade because what else are you really going to pair it with and not be wasting the coupon?
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You could get something like Mario Party 9 or a $50 game while using the B-Day coupon on the Metroid.

 
strait edge follower said:
for trading towards the 2/50 promo black and white 2 and pearl are all 29.99$ after the 10% and fetch good credit back. for games to keep mario browsers inside story for ds is a good one to look for and kingdom hearts 358/2 days is another favorite of mine for ds :D. dont forget mario cart too. for the wii i assume you have smash bros, donkey kong, the mario galaxys and whatnot ?
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Lol I will start making the list hahaha.

I don't have super mario galaxy 2, or donkey kong, I guess I will be getting that to, and yeah I was also talking about good games to get in pairs so these two will work. :)

I just hate that they might not have the covers art and all that. My GS is the worst. Haha.

 
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Anybody else want to mention good combinations of what they are getting?

& again, besides the pokemon credit builders Lol.

 
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Echocentricity said:
Lol I will start making the list hahaha.

I don't have super mario galaxy 2, or donkey kong, I guess I will be getting that to, and yeah I was also talking about good games to get in pairs so these two will work. :)

I just hate that they might not have the covers art and all that. My GS is the worst. Haha.
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for wii games the first party nintendo games gamestop has them most of the time. for the ds games though ? yeaaaa good luck with that
 
Vigilante said:
Xenoblade Chronicles + Metroid Prime Trilogy. End of discussion.

Next question.

Also, everyone remember that you're not supposed to get cases for used DS games now since GS was supposed to have thrown all of them out.
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Wouldn't it be better to wait to buy both of those games during Black Friday with B2G1?

Xenoblade + Metroid Prime = $69.99 w/ B1G1 coupon

Xenoblade + Metroid Prime + 3rd Game = $39.99 + $39.99 w/ B2G1 on Black Friday

 
WhatsYoFlava said:
Wouldn't it be better to wait to buy both of those games during Black Friday with B2G1?

Xenoblade + Metroid Prime = $69.99 w/ B1G1 coupon
Xenoblade + Metroid Prime + 3rd Game = $39.99 + $39.99 w/ B2G1 on Black Friday
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good point. the only possible risk is lack of stock by then, at least of metroid anyway. was that reprinted like xenablade ?
 
Coupon is live. It doesn't show up at the top of the page. I think it's on page 3 if you look by "Newest Rewards". I just cashed in 5 of them, so it will let you get multiples. 

 
Thanks. Limit 1 per customer again. I got mine, which sets me back some more points from my goal of the SMT IV poster. I kinda want a Batman shirt and the Batman sleep pants.
 
WhatsYoFlava said:
Wouldn't it be better to wait to buy both of those games during Black Friday with B2G1?

Xenoblade + Metroid Prime = $69.99 w/ B1G1 coupon

Xenoblade + Metroid Prime + 3rd Game = $39.99 + $39.99 w/ B2G1 on Black Friday
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@Echocentricity, if you're thinking of going with this combo, take a look at Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn or The Last Story to fill it out.

strait edge follower said:
uncharted, gravity rush and rayman origins/legends to name a few
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Uncharted and Gravity Rush are still free for PS+ members, it's really worth the subscription. I'd recommend Soul Sacrifice, Rayman Legends and either Dragon's Crown or Muramasa Rebirth.

 
kitsunisan said:
@Echocentricity, if you're thinking of going with this combo, take a look at Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn or The Last Story to fill it out.

Uncharted and Gravity Rush are still free for PS+ members, it's really worth the subscription. I'd recommend Soul Sacrifice, Rayman Legends and either Dragon's Crown or Muramasa Rebirth.
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Hmm yeah I don't have any of those games, Will definitely look into that though.

 
Echocentricity said:
Is there any way to just have the coupon trigger with just the card?

my printer has been messed up forever lol.
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Download PDF reader it should prompt you to download upon purchase of a coupon, no printer is ever required. Just write down the code on the image that starts with EBC etc etc. That is how I have always done it, no problems at the register, I just hand them my phone to copy it to the computer.

PS: Just go to Order History on your account, then click the most recent, and then select View Coupon. Copy. Done and done.

 
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Vendacious said:
Download PDF reader it should prompt you to download upon purchase of a coupon, no printer is ever required. Just write down the code on the image that starts with EBC etc etc. That is how I have always done it, no problems at the register, I just hand them my phone to copy it to the computer.
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Alright I will try this but I can guarantee you that if the manager is there she's fucking going to deny it.

fucking raging just thinking about it. :wall:

 
Hmm I have $95 in amazon credit. Anyone know of any good flips to gamestop? I know this is probably the most taboo thing to say in the world, but I have my PS4 preorder at GS and would like to pay little no cash for the console. Thanks.

 
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MooseTheCorgi said:
Hmm I have $95 in amazon credit. Anyone know of any good flips to gamestop? I know this is probably the most taboo thing to say in the world, but I have my PS4 preorder at GS and would like to pay little no cash for the console. Thanks.
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Where have you been silly? The easiest flips are the pokemon games that have been popping up on Amazon Warehouse Deals to trigger the Trade 2.

 
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