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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

360

Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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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DealSeeker2U said:
Yup, I moved some of my credit from my PUR card onto one to keep it separate and used one of those to buy another one for backup after loading up on credit.
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Thanks! :twisted:

evophile said:
Lol, I wonder if they all work for this guy

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ret/4141423617.html
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Lmfao! Anything else that "will be ignored"?

RiceQuakes said:
Ugh, I now remember why I hate Gamestop most of the time (thanks to closest store to me). I went in to do my last T2G1s for ATK. Employee was like, "you can't do that," after seeing that the promotion was applied. I was all like, "wut?" He started talking about how the T2G1 was for certain new games only and it wouldn't work for ATK. After that great reason of why he couldn't do it, I asked why I was able to do it before. He said it must have been a glitch. Another employee chimed in just to say it was for specific new games. I asked if they had a list. They obviously didn't have one. I walked out, with all my Pokemans in hand. :(

However, I was able to get rid of 2 copies down the street, but I can't get rid of the last 2 Pokemans.
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Ugh! Must you waste ink to teach these mutha****** what they should, already, know?!!!!!!!!

*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 or less before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99 or below. 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.

http://www.gamestop.com/trade2

 
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^ You're an employees best friend when you give them all 10s on surveys. I stood in line for 20 minutes one time and still gave him a 10 on that part of the survey just because he was cool guy.
 
kickrockz713 said:
^ You're an employees best friend when you give them all 10s on surveys. I stood in line for 20 minutes one time and still gave him a 10 on that part of the survey just because he was cool guy.
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Hah yeah, I give the employees here all 10's. They hooked me up with some free pre-order bonuses and other stuff and I have barely lived here for 3 months. Gonna be sad when I have to start all over at a new GS next month....

 
kickrockz713 said:
^ You're an employees best friend when you give them all 10s on surveys. I stood in line for 20 minutes one time and still gave him a 10 on that part of the survey just because he was cool guy.
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I never mark them for length of time in line. It's not their fault gamestop wants them to spend an hour on each customer talking up preorders and since my friend is a manager I know they never get enough hours to have enough employees. So a bad mark on time in line means the employee will just be told to be faster. Not the common sense thing you know, like having more employees.

 
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Jaashuaa said:
I never mark them for length of time in line. It's not their fault gamestop wants them to spend an hour on each customer talking up preorders and since my friend is a manager I know they never get enough hours to have enough employees. So a bad mark on time in line means the employee will just be told to be faster. Not the common sense thing you know, like having more employees.
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Me neither, just an example. If they are nice, they get nothing but a 10. I don't care what happens in the store, they could have slapped a customer and I will still give them all 10s. As long they don't slap me, I didn't see nothing.

No new employees please. I got hit with a temp on Tuesday. One word for my experience "PAINFUL"
 
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Today I did gta5 for the ps3 and xbox and with 4 unique pokemons. I bought 2 copies of sf4 for the pc and 1 copy on Links. The DS promo wouldn't work. Is that normal? It really wanted to give me the 50% bonus added to the pokemon. I about shit myself thinking they turned off the trade 2. The store manager just rang it up separately and all was well. :ds: :360: :ps3:
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I had the same issue with trying to combine the 50% bonus, trade 2 and the Assassins Creed b1g1. My Xillia and Mario I used for the trade 2 were missing $11 and the Assassins Creed b1g1 did not trigger. The guy was new and kept telling me the computer gives me the best deal. I had him do two transactions and it ended up being a $25 difference as I had calculated.

 
Some old TIVs

10/19/13

:360:

Nascar 2011 - $8

Rise of Nightmares - $3

XBOX 360 Component Cables - $2.80

:ps3:

Nascar 2011 - $7

:psp:

2 GB Memory Pro Duo - $5

:ds:

Pokemon Diamond - $10

Pokemon Black 2 - $12

10/21/13

:3ds:

New Super Mario Bros 2 - $11

:ds:

Pokemon Pearl - $10

 
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It's possible the guy put it in as black 1 instead of 2.

edit: tried to buy with walking dead which is currently on sale... Might have been the issue, I'm trying again in 10 minutes.

Also... people are lonely. At one store, guy was talking to an employee about how he stayed and talked to the employee for 90 minutes the first time they met. Another store had 6-7 people waiting for batman midnight launch before 9pm.
 
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freshzen said:
It's possible the guy put it in as black 1 instead of 2.
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Exactly what probably happened. If you look at the screen to the side, black would be under $10 tiv. An employee did that on accident to me. The screen doesn't show if it's 1 or 2 because it's too long. When you try again just make sure it's $12 tiv and then you would know it's the right one.
 
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People who are saying Trade 2 isn't working - are you trying to combine with 50% GTAV as well?  I had to have two trade-ins to get both offers to work.

 
10/24/13

:ps3: 250GB SuperSlim $80

:ps3: Nascar 11 $7

:ps3: NBA 2K14 $25

:ps3: Grand Theft Auto V $30

:360: Mortal Kombat Komplete $6

:360: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean $7

Wii U Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 $4

Wii U Wipeout 3 $5

 
10/24

:360:

GTA V - $30

Fifa 14 - $25

:pS3:

NBA 2K14 - $25

Tales of Xillia - $12

:3DS:

Mario and Luigi: Dream Team - $14

:DS:

Pokemon Pearl - $10
Pokemon Diamond - $10
Pokemon White 2 - $12
Pokemon Black 2 - $12
 
freshzen said:
It's possible the guy put it in as black 1 instead of 2.

edit: tried to buy with walking dead which is currently on sale... Might have been the issue, I'm trying again in 10 minutes.

Also... people are lonely. At one store, guy was talking to an employee about how he stayed and talked to the employee for 90 minutes the first time they met. Another store had 6-7 people waiting for batman midnight launch before 9pm.
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I saw a kid posted up for the batman launch at 3.
 
outkastx said:
People who are saying Trade 2 isn't working - are you trying to combine with 50% GTAV as well? I had to have two trade-ins to get both offers to work.
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Didn't think of that. Didn't work with Def Jam Rapstar, but 50% trade bonus was in effect. Was definitely the correct games this time.

Some stores were nice enough to let me trade and buy gta 5 at the same time, one guy was impressed when I blatantly told him I was paying less than what they'd give me back for it :)
 
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Didn't think of that. Didn't work with Def Jam Rapstar, but 50% trade bonus was in effect. Was definitely the correct games this time.
Some stores were nice enough to let me trade and buy gta 5 at the same time, one guy was impressed when I blatantly told him I was paying less than what they'd give me back for it :)
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Everything's good now? All the trade ins worked?
 
Traded (PS3): 

MLB The Show 13: $10 base

Star Trek: $4 base 

(got $22.40 combined after 50% trade and 10% pur (had to buy a game to trigger the 50%, so I got MLB 2k7 for $0.99 cents))

 
My Saga: 

Bought Pok White 2 & Diamond using B1G1 - traded them in for $52 towards GT5 (paid $13 for rest out of pocket after using last of my store cred to get Pok White 2) (California sales tax makes new games $65); 

At a different store, bought Pok White 2 (again) and Black 2 using B1G1 - traded in for $52 and got Fifa 14 (paid for whole thing out of pocket - $32 for Pok and $13 for Fifa 14)

I think I'll just swap GT5 out for Batman tomorrow. 

But then I just want to return Fifa 14 to get my money back.  Anyone get hassled over returning a $65 game for full refund after using the Pokemon trades to get a $65 game for $45?  I wonder if they will give me all $65 back in cash or just the $45 in cash I paid and then issue me $20 store credit for the rest. 

 
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Traded: 

NBA 2k14 (PS3) 

$25 base. 

I tried to do B2G1 with it and still get the 50% xtra (instead of the guaranteed $30) but no go.  So I had to buy a game (I chose Virtua Fighter 5) and that worked.  $25 + 50% + 10% pur = $40 total.  Minus of course $5 for Virtua Fighter.  Ended up doing my B2G1 in a different transaction.  

 
kickrockz713 said:
TIV - 8/24

Ps3 - GTA5 - $30
XB360 - GTA5 - $30

DS
Pokemon Black 2 - $12
Pokemon White 2 - $12
Pokemon Pearl - $10
Pokemon Diamond - $10

Also Def Jam Rapstar is a $1.99, the store only had 1 ATK so used that for one of the Trade 2s.

I also found a converted Tales of Xillia LE - it's $39.99 used but I got in a b2g1.

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Xillia is converted? I saw one of these LEs at a GS near me. It's gutted, but for $40, why not?

 
coopscohen said:
10/24/13

:ps3: 250GB SuperSlim $80
:ps3: Nascar 11 $7
:ps3: NBA 2K14 $25
:ps3: Grand Theft Auto V $30
:360: Mortal Kombat Komplete $6
:360: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean $7
Wii U Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 $4
Wii U Wipeout 3 $5
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hmmm kmart dropped lego pirates for ps3 to 4.97. with my 3$ in points i can get jt for 1.97 and trade it in to gamestop for over 11$ if the ps3 base is the same as 360, thanks for this update :)
 
Zolor23 said:
Xillia is converted? I saw one of these LEs at a GS near me. It's gutted, but for $40, why not?
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Sasukekun said it wasn't converted. Still worth a shot though.Also the code was still unused, and the cd slip was still stealed in the one I got. The guy there said they converted that because it was the only one left. It was the LE not CE which I think they still sale for reg
 
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Sasukekun said it wasn't converted. Still worth a shot though.Also the code was still unused, and the cd slip was still stealed in the one I got. The guy there said they converted that because it was the only one left. It was the LE not CE which I think they still sale for reg
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Thanks, I didn't know individuals stores could convert stuff. It rang up at $40 and preowned?

 
Zolor23 said:
Thanks, I didn't know individuals stores could convert stuff. It rang up at $40 and preowned?
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actually all preowned Tales of Xillia are $37.99 actually so if found a preowned LE it would be that price. I know it will be $19.99 on BF GS but they won't be LE since those were first run copies.
 
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dominator said:
Yea the same thing happened to me trading in White and Black 2. Its ok, I miss out on 12 bucks but I don't lose anything.
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So pokeman not working anymore?

Also any1 know whats the trade in value for GTA V for today? Finally have some time to stop by a gamestop to try the flip... And from what I read, it seems I can't put it towards more pokeman and use the B1G1 sotw?

 
ZhengMaster said:
So pokeman not working anymore?



Also any1 know whats the trade in value for GTA V for today? Finally have some time to stop by a gamestop to try the flip... And from what I read, it seems I can't put it towards more pokeman and use the B1G1 sotw?
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I think he meant that an employee wrongly entered White instead of White 2, so he missed out on the Trade 2 bonus.

And no stores are open yet to ask about GTA V's TIV, though you could try calling an East Coast store in the event an employee is there early.
 
I think it's going to be amusing when GS finance staff looks at the numbers.  Hey look -- we sold so many copies of GTAV last weekend!  Wait a minute -- the number of used copies in stock hasn't changed one bit -- wtf?!!?  Lol.

 
CaseX said:
I think it's going to be amusing when GS finance staff looks at the numbers. Hey look -- we sold so many copies of GTAV last weekend! Wait a minute -- the number of used copies in stock hasn't changed one bit -- wtf?!!? Lol.
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They are inflating the revenue. Trade in credit is like unearned revenue.

 
I feel like I'm missing something on the Pokemon trades.  I get the basics:

Buy 2 games for 3X.xx

Trade them in for about 52.xx for a new game.

So essentially you pay $40 for the new game (which you can return but can be a PIA).  

Is there more to it than that, or is the value of getting the brand new game (e.g. Batman)  for $40.00 the only benefit?  Thanks guys.

 
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bgame2 said:
I feel like I'm missing something on the Pokemon trades. I get the basics:

Buy 2 games for 3X.xx

Trade them in for about 52.xx for a new game.

So essentially you pay $40 for the new game (which you can return but can be a PIA).

Is there more to it than that, or is the value of getting the brand new game (e.g. Batman) for $40.00 the only benefit? Thanks guys.
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No. The point is to get a cheap new game. The promo nets $50 in credit once you trade two games on the list. As long as you purchase a new game, whether that game is $0.50 or $60, you still get $50 in credit. If you wanted, you could still purchase any new game and return it later, but that process is a little more work.

 
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bgame2 said:
I feel like I'm missing something on the Pokemon trades. I get the basics:

Buy 2 games for 3X.xx

Trade them in for about 52.xx for a new game.

So essentially you pay $40 for the new game (which you can return but can be a PIA).

Is there more to it than that, or is the value of getting the brand new game (e.g. Batman) for $40.00 the only benefit? Thanks guys.
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I think most people here are operating with a PUR pro account and store credit, so the profit is over $20 per set of Pokemon games when you buy America's Test Kitchen for $0.99 or buy and return a game like you said. I flipped 2 sets earlier this week, so I picked up around $40 in free credit just for making the trip. I didn't buy anything other than 2 copies of ATK.

 
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Wrong said:
No. The point is to get a cheap new game. The promo nets $50 in credit once you trade two games on the list. As long as you purchase a new game, whether that game is $0.50 or $60, you still get $50 in credit. If you wanted, you could still purchase any new game and return it later, but that process is a little more work.
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Thanks Wrong. I guess some people are still finding ATK in their stores. That was the part I was missing.

 
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