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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/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

Anonymous GameStop Employee Xbox One/PS4 informations:

PART 1: So good news and bad news at Gamestop. Good news: ALL GS locations in the US are getting wi-fi this week! Not sure if they are open access points or closed. Also don't know if all the locations are getting the same connection like ATT Wi-Fi or if it varies by locale (ATT/Verizon/Comcast/Time Warner/Charter, etc.)

Bad news: There are two reasons for this. One, systems can now be tested to see if they are banned from XBox Live I believe, since you could do an online connection test and that touches XBox Live. But the 2nd reason that's more imminent; if you buy a PS4/XB1 and don't have internet access, Gamestop will hookup your system to download the Day 1 patch. Depending on speed of the GS connection and size of the files, this could greatly slow down the lines at launch and take up lots of employees time at the store post launch taking up 1 of each stores 2-3 registers.

Found out about this at the CoD launch so just wanted to pass the info along.

PART 2: So bad news on the Gamestop Wi-Fi situation:

1. The Wi-Fi is locked down with the password setup by each individual store manager but even if you got ahold of it ...

2. Everything someone would want to go to in a browser from gaming sites, to YouTube, to even news sites like cnn, foxnews, etc. are all blocked. Trying to access them gives you a blocked message from the firewall that's setup. Twitter/Facebook iOS apps worked but NFL Mobile and others w/video did not as they timed out. Don't use the YT app (just use the mobile site) so didn't try that. And even that doesn't matter because ...

3. It's as slow as molasses compared to 4G LTE or anything like Boingo, ATT, or any of the other public access points. So if you get behind a bunch of people w/o net access I feel sorry for you and I dread these launches now given the area I live in and our customer base's general lack of net access ...

PART 3: So GS has handed down a memo I'm sure is also going to apply for XB1 in that they count Friday as a pickup day so any PS4 not picked up before close of business on Saturday, Nov. 16 or any XB1 not picked up before Saturday, Nov. 23 is available first come, first serve to customers on Sunday the 17th or Sunday the 24th.

Anyone who has not picked up their system by mid-Saturday will be getting a call from one of the store's keyholders to find out what's up.

Your money won't disappear from the preorder system but that PS4/XB1 will be sold to someone else. You will be told you can call the store when you have acquired the money to pay it off and the next system that comes in after that call will be held for you for another 48 hours.

PART 4: So the info on the GS inTRAnet site I saw today says XB1 preorders can also get the 90% bonus trade on systems tomorrow if they want, although I'm sure there will be an event the following Sunday as well.

There is a SKU employees have to enter/scan to boost the trade. There was a sheet provided for the stores to print out to show what the full value of every system (including Ouya) would get base, w/30%, and with 90%.

The final part is YMMV but my store manager is letting any qualifying preorder customer who has traded their system in the last 30 days and still has their receipt to do a return/retrade to get the extra credit. YMMV on that of course.
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GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

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 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 these games:
CoD: Ghosts
Destiny
Disney Infinity
Just Dance 2014
FF 13: Lightning Returns
Thief
LEGO Movie The Game
South Park
Titanfall
Infamous: Second Son
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
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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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, 21,22,,,

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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Just got a Nexus 7 32GB (2013) for $125. I expect it to be cancelled but I used my Gamestop gift cards to get it. Let's hope SlickDeals doesn't get hold of this or it will certainly be cancelled.

 
Looks like y'all killed the site

EDIT: Thought they were fixing it but they probably got SD slammed temporarily. I got a Note 10.1 and an iPad 4.

 
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Forgot to get 1 day shipping (got free 5 - 10 days) and ordered it to the wrong house. I'll be away for Christmas and wanted to order it to my family's house.

There cancellation system is down. That and I ordered with gift cards. If I cancel it. will the gift card credit automatically go back on the card or will I have to wait a few hours?

 
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I'm torn between Nexus 7 2013 for $125 and Ipad Mini for $175.  If this were the Retina version, I'd get the mini in a heartbeat, but as it is, it seems like the Nexus 7's updated version is much better.... just without as much app support.

Edit: Heck, I just ordered both.  If this actually goes through, I can always sell or return the one I don't want at a marginal profit.  Or maybe I can convince my wife to keep both :D

 
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This is so aggravating. Is there no way to place an other and use your Gamestop credit for part of the payment and a credit card for the remainder? It always seems to skip the credit even after I apply it and try to charge just the card. I cancel when this happens, but what's the deal?

 
fuze9 said:
This is so aggravating. Is there no way to place an other and use your Gamestop credit for part of the payment and a credit card for the remainder? It always seems to skip the credit even after I apply it and try to charge just the card. I cancel when this happens, but what's the deal?
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I thought the same thing but then realized the site just sucks. If you apply the trade-in credit, it won't show immediately but you won't be charged. Happened with my last order. I thought I had applied $100 in credit but it didn't look like it worked. I looked at my CC after it shipped and was charged $100 less and my trade credit was used.

 
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I thought the same thing but then realized the site just sucks. If you apply the trade-in credit, it won't show immediately but you won't be charged. Happened with my last order. I thought I had applied $100 in credit but it didn't look like it worked. I looked at my CC after it shipped and was charged $100 less and my trade credit was used.
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Thanks for the reassurance. I'll leave this one as-is. and make sure it works out that way tomorrow. I'm using some leftover credit for the latest iPad flipping madness to order another one, and it'd suck to get charged out of pocket for it.

 
Just ordered a 32gb and 16gb iPhone 5s. Thanks for the heads up. Last time I ordered something late Sunday using overnight shipping it shipped very early Monday. Here's hoping they don't catch on before they ship it off. 

 
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Gonna try this. Which tablet has the best profit margin with the 80%?
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Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I thought this deal was dead? I joined the conversation late so I'm not aware which 50% coupon everyone is referring to, but I know the version associated with xbox one is expired. Is there a different coupon that still stacks with the 30% trade in value?

 
ok i got excited and did it even though I probably dont need an ipad 4 it seemed too good a deal to pass up

1-if it comes through, what condition are these generally in?

2-is $232 for an ipad 4 used THAT great of a deal?

3-chances of this getting cancelled? I know, ill know in 12 hours anyway..

 
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ok i got excited and did it even though I probably dont need an ipad 4 it seemed too good a deal to pass up

1-if it comes through, what condition are these generally in?

2-is $232 for an ipad 4 used THAT great of a deal?

3-chances of this getting cancelled? I know, ill know in 12 hours anyway..
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1- It's kind of a crapshoot, but they should be "Like New" grades, so it should be pretty nice looking (especially considering how strict they are about LN grades now).

2- Lowest price I've seen on Craigslist is about 350, so I'd say it's pretty good. Worst case you could probably resell it and make about $150.

3- I'd think pretty high, but I jumped at it because I have way too much credit on hand to not give it a shot.

 
I would have to spend real money so I'm not even gonna bother with the hassle of tying up my own cash when there's a slim chance they will actually honor the price.
 
Didn't even think of buying an iPhone. I just wanted a free Note tablet for myself. I got pretty bad anxiety from my last iPad flip though LOL. I kept looking at how much I spent (almost $900) and thought I would pass out if it didn't work out the way I planned (two for gifts and one for flip). I can't cancel my order with the iPad now because I chose one day shipping. Poop.

 
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damn. wish I got the 16gb n7 instead of 32. dont need that extra space, even if it is only $20 more.

good luck everyone. first thing i searched for was mini retinas

 
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Damn, I had to cancel one of my first orders, and I'm waiting on my credit to come back to my card. It's been 45 minutes and there still isn't any money back on my card.

 
Yeah if the orders aren't cancelled, this probably won't work tomorrow. It DEFINITELY won't work in-store because they have a hard enough time getting legit promos to work.

 
No way in hell will this work tomorrow in stores. When the promo says B1G1, I think the employees will be wise enough not to hand out single iPad Airs for $400... 

As for them being shipped...well, we can pray xD

 
So lets say this works and my iPhone arrives. Will I be able to exchange it for another one (same one) if I do not like the condition its in? Do not know if the pre-owned policy applies to electronics that way.

 
Meh in for one cancellation, ordered a 16 GB Nexus 7 (2013). I honestly will probably give it to my father as a gift if it does arrive, along with a phone case and car charger I had bought for him. With my laptop, my smartphone, and the various consoles I have, I really don't have much use for a tablet... But I like to be part of things...

 
I was going to try for this, but then realized:

1. I don't want to impulse buy now and later have buyer's remorse

2. I don't want to deal with any (potential) shenanigans from GameStop

3. I don't particularly have any need for a tablet

4. If I was going to spend several hundred dollars, I might as well invest in a gaming PC (since I don't have one currently)

Good luck to all of you going for this! and props for the SD shenanigans!

 
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