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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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nas6034 said:
So it seems there are different level bans:

1) "thirty day ban prompt". Level 1. They get prompt for no cash trade but credit trade works fine.
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I have this. I had no idea what the dude was talking about I just ignored him when he said I can't get cash back now I know what he meant

 
I think I saw somewhere that the 30% towards preorders ends on 1/12. That right? I sure hope so. I need the 30% on used back. I made a bunch of preorders to trade in some stuff and I'm getting sick of making those and then cancelling them.

 
AzureFlame said:
I think I saw somewhere that the 30% towards preorders ends on 1/12. That right? I sure hope so. I need the 30% on used back. I made a bunch of preorders to trade in some stuff and I'm getting sick of making those and then cancelling them.
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Extended to March. Unfortunately.

 
I traded in a slim Xbox 360 adapter yesterday toward Final Fantasy 13 Lightning Returns, but I didn't get the 30% boost on the trade. Anyone know why I didn't get the bonus?
 
There's a lot of games on the fist page of this thread that say qualify for the 30% bonus that are not listed on gamestop website. Is the list on this thread outdated our is the website wrong? Also to get the bump does it have to be a new pre order our can I add to an existing one?
 
MSU_DVM said:
I traded in a slim Xbox 360 adapter yesterday toward Final Fantasy 13 Lightning Returns, but I didn't get the 30% boost on the trade. Anyone know why I didn't get the bonus?
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Did the employee scan the barcode for the 30% promo? Apparently, it isn't enough to just trade anything towards an eligible game--the employee has to also scan a barcode from a book detailing all the current promotions (which is ridiculous IMO).

 
Vigilante said:
Did the employee scan the barcode for the 30% promo? Apparently, it isn't enough to just trade anything towards an eligible game--the employee has to also scan a barcode from a book detailing all the current promotions (which is ridiculous IMO).
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This. You'd think they've gone away from that, but they're back at it. Even with an upgrade to a new system.
 
I thought I might have been banned  so I tried to trade something and it went through but it was only for .55.

Is a trade ban absolute? Meaning you can't trade for anything? Not a dollar. Not a dime. Nothing.

 
Some of you need to get over your social anxiety. Lmao. What if this site didn't exist? A lot of people would walk out of GameStop with scratched disc, no bonuses, etc... Grow some balls speak up stop using this site to fix your daily problems. Lmao
 
I thought you had to put the total amount on the game. I've been putting the credit into Titanfall CE. You mean to tell me that next time I can go there with a bunch of stuff and put down 1 dollar on Titanfall CE and still get the 30% bonus?

 
Here are some TIVs from today:

Wii:

Mario Kart 10.00

3DS:

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon 12.00

PS3:

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 12.00

And here are some TIVs from 1/10

Wii U:

New Super Mario Bros. U 18.00

Xbox 360:

Just Dance 4 8.00

 
They must have changed the actual no-cash trade ban.  Several years ago I had that, but it actually just meant no cash trades, and lasted for a year. (I got it from abusing the $.99 PSP memory sticks at Sears)

 
rightously alive said:
Quick question before i head out. Plan on trading towards a titanfall preorder to get the bonus. Does my whole trade in balance have to go towards it or can I just put $5-10?
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crustybooger said:
you can put down whatever you want, they'll just put the reminder on a card.
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matrix9280 said:
I thought you had to put the total amount on the game. I've been putting the credit into Titanfall CE. You mean to tell me that next time I can go there with a bunch of stuff and put down 1 dollar on Titanfall CE and still get the 30% bonus?
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YMMV. One place was fine with just putting down the smallest amount, and the other said the full amount had to be put down. The manager there actually told me the employees can be fired for just putting the base amount down. What nonsense. I didn't buy anything from the manager, otherwise I would have given him a negative survey.

Matrix, the base amount you can put down is $5. So you can go in there with a bunch of stuff and put down $5 on Titanfall CE and get the 30% bonus.

 
AzureFlame said:
YMMV. One place was fine with just putting down the smallest amount, and the other said the full amount had to be put down. The manager there actually told me the employees can be fired for just putting the base amount down. What nonsense. I didn't buy anything from the manager, otherwise I would have given him a negative survey.

Matrix, the base amount you can put down is $5. So you can go in there with a bunch of stuff and put down $5 on Titanfall CE and get the 30% bonus.
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It's $25 for collectors editions not $5 minimum
 
A store I usually visit enforced a new trade policy today that I had to spend my entire trade credit from my 2/$50 trade in the same transaction.  I was only due back $10 so I just added a $15 Taco Bell gift card.  The cashier was new to me so I'm not sure if he was a new supervisor/keyholder or just some new associate blowing smoke up my butt.  Just something to note. 

 
Donut2922 said:
A store I usually visit enforced a new trade policy today that I had to spend my entire trade credit from my 2/$50 trade in the same transaction. I was only due back $10 so I just added a $15 Taco Bell gift card. The cashier was new to me so I'm not sure if he was a new supervisor/keyholder or just some new associate blowing smoke up my butt. Just something to note.
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Weird. I did a Trade 2 transaction today, only spent ~$13 of it, and got the rest put on my PUR card like usual.

1/12

:wiiu: Just Dance 2014 - $12

:ps3: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst - $12

 
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A store I usually visit enforced a new trade policy today that I had to spend my entire trade credit from my 2/$50 trade in the same transaction. I was only due back $10 so I just added a $15 Taco Bell gift card. The cashier was new to me so I'm not sure if he was a new supervisor/keyholder or just some new associate blowing smoke up my butt. Just something to note.
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I was told the same thing but I returned the stuff later
 
New SOTW coupon is up

Save 25% When You Buy 3 or More Pre-Owned Games!
Steal of the Week! Build your empire for EVEN less! Save 25% when you buy 3 or more pre-owned games, from Monday, January 13, through Sunday, February 2. Whether you’re only buying 3 games or 300, you’ll continue to rake in the savings. Get your coupon now for 7,000 points, it’s only available until Sunday, January 19!
 
Donut2922 said:
A store I usually visit enforced a new trade policy today that I had to spend my entire trade credit from my 2/$50 trade in the same transaction. I was only due back $10 so I just added a $15 Taco Bell gift card. The cashier was new to me so I'm not sure if he was a new supervisor/keyholder or just some new associate blowing smoke up my butt. Just something to note.
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nextisland said:
I was told the same thing but I returned the stuff later
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I would ask them if they have a copy of the terms of the promotion. It clearly states that any excess credit will be put on a card.

 
Prison Mike said:
New SOTW coupon is up

Save 25% When You Buy 3 or More Pre-Owned Games!
Steal of the Week! Build your empire for EVEN less! Save 25% when you buy 3 or more pre-owned games, from Monday, January 13, through Sunday, February 2. Whether you’re only buying 3 games or 300, you’ll continue to rake in the savings. Get your coupon now for 7,000 points, it’s only available until Sunday, January 19!
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A KNOWING GAMESTOP if you buy 300 games SOMEHOW that will be shady and you will get banned from buying stuff too...

DONT BUY more then 10 games or the Gamestop Police will get on your case for that too....serious

 
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