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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-gamestop-tivpromo-thread-xxv-30-extra-toward-select-games-3040-for-titanfallinfamous-second-son-more/

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:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
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. Offer valid through 4/6/14.
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Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14
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Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.
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Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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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Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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, 21,22,23,,

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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Jay said:
Can someone else confirm this, i was told by a bitchy employee that if you used a promo on a specific game that gave you extra trade in credit that if you take the game off preorder or try to use the credit on another preorder the computer automatic deducts the extra trade in credit you received? Was she serious?
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She's lying. Promo credit applies to the original transaction - once you have it, then it's free to do with as you please.

Hate to get an employee in trouble, but you can talk to a manager or DM to verify it. Plus, the terms and conditions for the offer mention nothing of the sort.

 
Jay said:
Can someone else confirm this, i was told by a bitchy employee that if you used a promo on a specific game that gave you extra trade in credit that if you take the game off preorder or try to use the credit on another preorder the computer automatic deducts the extra trade in credit you received? Was she serious?
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Lolol that's completely false. You re technically supposed to apply the whole credit amount to a pre order promo but you can only put 5 bucks down or cancel the the preorder after a while. She was just making up rules to deter you from "cheating" the system.
 
Jay said:
Can someone else confirm this, i was told by a bitchy employee that if you used a promo on a specific game that gave you extra trade in credit that if you take the game off preorder or try to use the credit on another preorder the computer automatic deducts the extra trade in credit you received? Was she serious?
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To play it safe, I have even been thinking about picking up my pre-order of South Park and just returning it at another location
 
I'm really pissed, wasted a trip but instead of going back and making a scene ill probably wait until a different person is working.This is the same person who scolded me like a little kid when i threatened to take all my preorders off a while ago when her freind screwed me out of some trade in value.

 
Today 360
Capt America $6
Xcom the B $6
Portal 2 $8
S Row 4 $14
Xbox 1-
Madden 25- $30
Battlefield - $27
$127 afte 30% and PUR which was definitely more than I paid after assorted deals.
Xcom the B stinks BTW.
 
So I've been hearing a lot of members talk about this and I wanted to know before tomorrow. If I cancel Thief will I get all the trade in credit I had on it or will I lose the 30%?

 
TwistedShade said:
So I've been hearing a lot of members talk about this and I wanted to know before tomorrow. If I cancel Thief will I get all the trade in credit I had on it or will I lose the 30%?
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You'll get it all back. The employee will more than likely hate you (since stores are responsible for a certain number of pre-orders per month), but it's absolutely within your right.

 
they can't legally take the bonus credit back right? I mean if you can't take the game back after you signed for it, why can they take the credit back after you've signed?

 
sninh said:
they can't legally take the bonus credit back right? I mean if you can't take the game back after you signed for it, why can they take the credit back after you've signed?
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I haven't heard of any time where an employee actually took back the promotion bonus credit, but you can definitely get on the employee's bad side if they notice you abusing the pre-order bonus promos by always canceling the pre-orders.

If they feel you are abusing the trade-in promos, you can possibly be banned from trading in by the store or even by the DM.

 
What happens if you don't pick up your pre-ordered game? Does it cancel itself out? I'm having second thoughts about South Park The Stick of Truth...I might wait to pick it up used, but I don't want something to happen to my trade in credit
 
Bobby's Universe said:
What happens if you don't pick up your pre-ordered game? Does it cancel itself out? I'm having second thoughts about South Park The Stick of Truth...I might wait to pick it up used, but I don't want something to happen to my trade in credit
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The $5 deposit stays in your account/name. If you go back to that store in, say, 3 months after the game releases, you can ask them to transfer that $5 to another pre-order or to another purchase, or to put the $5 back into your PUR account. I've got a couple of unpicked up pre-orders floating around; just waiting for the right moment. Lol.

 
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Bobby's Universe said:
What happens if you don't pick up your pre-ordered game? Does it cancel itself out? I'm having second thoughts about South Park The Stick of Truth...I might wait to pick it up used, but I don't want something to happen to my trade in credit
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You still have to cancel it, but you can still get your money back.

I feel the same about that game, I want it, but I think it's a $30 want, not a $60 want.

 
CaseX said:
The $5 deposit stays in your account/name. If you go back to that store in, say, 3 months after the game releases, you can ask them to transfer that $5 to another pre-order or to another purchase, or to put the $5 back into your PUR account. I've got a couple of unpicked up pre-orders floating around; just waiting for the right moment. Lol.
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Lol I was a bit worried because with today's trade ins I paid the game off

Ps3-

Battlefield 4 $20 Base
FIFA Street $10 Base
 
Bobby's Universe said:
What happens if you don't pick up your pre-ordered game? Does it cancel itself out? I'm having second thoughts about South Park The Stick of Truth...I might wait to pick it up used, but I don't want something to happen to my trade in credit
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It supposedly can sit there for quite some time, but I couldn't tell you exactly for how long. I myself had some pre-orders I never picked up and the credit was still there until I canceled/moved it to another game - sometimes almost up to a year past the release.

Now I may be mistaken, but I believe an employee could theoretically "steal" those deposits by applying it to their/a friend's purchase saying that the customer picked it up. They obviously wouldn't do this if there was a good chance someone actually comes for it, but say a customer hasn't picked it up in 2 years, chances are the customer forgot about it or just doesn't care to claim it.

I had an incident where I pre-ordered a game (in full) and a week after it released, my PUR activity showed I picked it up even though that was not true. When I went to pick it up, the employee was fumbling with the computer and finally just handed me a copy without a receipt. Feeling like something wasn't right, I insisted on getting a receipt and did the feedback survey. The DM calls me saying that the "issue" was resolved (but never gave specifics). I haven't seen that employee since then.

 
IMO the best way to do it is just pick up the preorder, then return it at a diff store. that way you are not affecting the employees performance metrics and you are not forced to buy the game at msrp

 
Got an email that said get 50% extra credit on trades towards Titanfall.

Also shows there will be a Titanfall XboxOne. Looks like the regular XboxOne with a free digital copy of Titanfall for MSRP $499.99
 
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Lol I was a bit worried because with today's trade ins I paid the game off

Ps3-

Battlefield 4 $20 Base
FIFA Street $10 Base
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dorkyden said:
IMO the best way to do it is just pick up the preorder, then return it at a diff store. that way you are not affecting the employees performance metrics and you are not forced to buy the game at msrp
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If you already have it paid off, I would do what dorkyden suggests. It's easier that way and you're not constantly having to remember in the back of your mind that you have money at that particular store.

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Now I may be mistaken, but I believe an employee could theoretically "steal" those deposits by applying it to their/a friend's purchase saying that the customer picked it up. They obviously wouldn't do this if there was a good chance someone actually comes for it, but say a customer hasn't picked it up in 2 years, chances are the customer forgot about it or just doesn't care to claim it.

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Uh, that sounds scary. Good thing I never pay any pre-orders in full. Bare minimum $5 is all they're getting from me!

 
CaseX said:
If you already have it paid off, I would do what dorkyden suggests. It's easier that way and you're not constantly having to remember in the back of your mind that you have money at that particular store.



Uh, that sounds scary. Good thing I never pay any pre-orders in full. Bare minimum $5 is all they're getting from me!
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That's how I usually do it as well but this around I took advantage of the 30% bump on 3-4 different times
 
Saint'sRow911 said:
I'll look at the email again when I get a chance. The email was about the Titanfall console, so maybe it meant that?
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ahh..probably

makes sense considering they have that promo going now.. (50% extra in-store credit when you trade any systems towards a new Wii U, Xbox One or PS4)

 
For those who got banned during the pokeflip/iPad craze, try again now. I was banned during that time and I decided it had been a few months so I tried trading in and it worked fine. No note on my account.

Also if you can find Rayman Legends used, with the BDay coupon it was only $25!
 
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For those who got banned during the pokeflip/iPad craze, try again now. I was banned during that time and I decided it had been a few months so I tried trading in and it worked fine. No note on my account.

Also if you can find Rayman Legends used, with the BDay coupon it was only $25!
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Could you please fill me in on the pokeflip/iPad craze?
 
How would the trade in promos stack if my son wants to trade in his 360, some games, and an extra controller towards that Titanfall XOne bundle?

 
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How would the trade in promos stack if my son wants to trade in his 360, some games, and an extra controller towards that Titanfall XOne bundle?
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You only get the 50% bonus for hardware trade-ins. You would have to trade the games and controller towards a game pre-order for a 30% bonus but you can cancel it the next day and use it all towards the XB1.

 
I went today and traded in about $75 towards a pre order and asked the lady if I can put down $5 or $10 because I have more to trade in. She said "the entire balance has to go towards the game. So it has to be full $59.99 since you're well over it."
 
Flash15 said:
I went today and traded in about $75 towards a pre order and asked the lady if I can put down $5 or $10 because I have more to trade in. She said "the entire balance has to go towards the game. So it has to be full $59.99 since you're well over it."
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Then just cancel the preorder a minute afterward.
 
Well i went back to gamestop and surprise the same manager was there with another employee told this new employee i wanted to switch preorders but the bitchy manager told me they are gonna have to deduct the 30 percent because that is cheating the system she proceeds to act like she was getting a calculator to take off the extra credit, i then tell her i dont care about the 30 percent take it i dont want that game.When the new employee starts adding up my total he then tells me i have enough to get the game i wanted and keep one of my preorders(i had like 8 bucks) now the manager is totally quiet with her hands in her pocket because she knew she lied to me.

 
Jay said:
Well i went back to gamestop and surprise the same manager was there with another employee told this new employee i wanted to switch preorders but the bitchy manager told me they are gonna have to deduct the 30 percent because that is cheating the system she proceeds to act like she was getting a calculator to take off the extra credit, i then tell her i dont care about the 30 percent take it i dont want that game.When the new employee starts adding up my total he then tells me i have enough to get the game i wanted and keep one of my preorders(i had like 8 bucks) now the manager is totally quiet with her hands in her pocket because she knew she lied to me.
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You had to waste 2 trips to deal with incompetence. You should have bought a cheap game from the manager and burned her on the survey because truthfully that is unacceptable behavior and very unbecoming of a manager.

 
yep believe me anytime one of the GS people are turds pick up a used game to get the survey and then walk out and right back in and say "Oh I didn't want this" its kind of a double fuck over a friend of mine is the manager at the local GS and told me basically if you want to screw an employee over just do that.

 
2/24/14

Xbox slim ac adapter - $24

PS VITA

8gb Memory Card - $6.63

Assasins Creed Liberation - $5

Nintendo DS

Trauma Center - $0.50

PSP 2gb Memory stick - no longer Accepted

 
Can I trade in my Xbox One for $450 towards a ps4? $300 base plus 50% would be $450 no? Are current gen excluded from this deal?
 
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DaShaka said:
Can I trade in my Xbox One for $450 towards a ps4? $300 base plus 50% would be $450 no? Are current gen excluded from this deal?
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What would be the point my I ask? You would still be shelling out $50+ out of pocket for the Titanfall console. Wouldn't it make more sense to get a disc based copy for $60 that you can trade-in down the road?

 
gbrlhrnndz said:
Could you please fill me in on the pokeflip/iPad craze?
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during the holiday season gamestop had a 30% extra trade in bonus when you bought a used game and they had a steal of the week coupon that was 50% extra trade in value when you traded in tablets and smartphones that stacked. I was flipping ipad airs, you would get around 720 in store credit for a 16gb wifi ipad air. use the store credit to buy amazon giftcards and then buy more ipads to sell back to gamestop. Was averaging 200 to 240 profit and 13k to 20k PUR points depending on which model. other guys were using the buy 2 get 1 free and buying ipads from gamestop and selling them back to another gamestop.

 
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