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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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Alright, I ordered a retina iPad mini from Gamestop since they were having a 10% off sale (got $80 off) and I'm happy to say the iPad is basically like new. No scratches and I even got the free Apple apps (Numbers, Pages, etc.)

 
nhlducks35 said:
Alright, I ordered a retina iPad mini from Gamestop since they were having a 10% off sale (got $80 off) and I'm happy to say the iPad is basically like new. No scratches and I even got the free Apple apps (Numbers, Pages, etc.)
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Next weeks Steal of the week would've gotten you 15% off. And if this sale last they might have stacked. That's what I'm waiting for to hopefully get myself an Air

 
TheBiz said:
Anyone try trading 4 games at once for the "Trade 2 for $50" deal?

Also does Gamestop sell any gift cards besides GS, PSN, and Xbox gift cards?
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did last week

Pokemon x and y

then did

pokemon pearl and mystery dungeon

got 100 buck credit since i picked up 2 99 cent ds games..

Getting way too much credit again got around 600 credit

 
slidecage said:
did last week

Pokemon x and y
then did
pokemon pearl and mystery dungeon

got 100 buck credit since i picked up 2 99 cent ds games..

Getting way too much credit again got around 600 credit
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where do you guys find these pokemon games so cheap? I cant seem to find them below $25...
 
Looks like a lot of stores are no longer doing the Trade 2 for something cheap and put the rest on a giftcard.  I went to trade in two games on the list today and was denied at the 1st two stores I went to.  Finally got it to go at my 3rd store.  So YMMV on that.

Also is it corporate policy to not accept more than 1 copy of any game on a single system at GS?

 
TheBiz said:
Looks like a lot of stores are no longer doing the Trade 2 for something cheap and put the rest on a giftcard. I went to trade in two games on the list today and was denied at the 1st two stores I went to. Finally got it to go at my 3rd store. So YMMV on that.

Also is it corporate policy to not accept more than 1 copy of any game on a single system at GS?
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Store by Store, managers discretion I believe.

 
nhlducks35 said:
Alright, I ordered a retina iPad mini from Gamestop since they were having a 10% off sale (got $80 off) and I'm happy to say the iPad is basically like new. No scratches and I even got the free Apple apps (Numbers, Pages, etc.)
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They should be selling a ton of actually new items. Lots of us bought iPads around/on Black Friday and traded them in immediately. It was a very profitable trade for Minis and Airs.
 
How has nobody mentioned the Starbucks giftcards?

And Family Video has some of the games on the trade 2 list for $10.  I'm considering doing some major trade 2 stuff if I find enough games, to get a bunch of AMZ credit to put towards a 70d. (obviously mostly trading without my PUR cards to cut down on tracking)

 
Darby27 said:
How has nobody mentioned the Starbucks giftcards?

And Family Video has some of the games on the trade 2 list for $10. I'm considering doing some major trade 2 stuff if I find enough games, to get a bunch of AMZ credit to put towards a 70d. (obviously mostly trading without my PUR cards to cut down on tracking)
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I've never seen a gamer at Starbucks here in Florida. Maybe dabblers but not gamers like us here. Also I only see rich stuck up girls there with yoga pants. Idk if that's only here in Florida
 
nextisland said:
I've never seen a gamer at Starbucks here in Florida. Maybe dabblers but not gamers like us here. Also I only see rich stuck up girls there with yoga pants. Idk if that's only here in Florida
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I only get it at Target. :p

And the yoga pants thing could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on who is wearing them...

 
rightously alive said:
And yeah in my GS's the kindle cards are usually on a round carousel with the rest of the gift cards Never fails.
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Forgive my ignorance since I don't visit this thread often and I try to never go to GS, but these are the same Kindle GCs that act just like Amazon full site GCs? I thought those were pulled by GS because of perceived abuse, or some such shit, months ago.

 
eulogywerd21 said:
Forgive my ignorance since I don't visit this thread often and I try to never go to GS, but these are the same Kindle GCs that act just like Amazon full site GCs? I thought those were pulled by GS because of perceived abuse, or some such shit, months ago.
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Yes, they are. Some GSs stopped stocking them, I believe, but most of the GameStops I've gone to still carry them.

 
eulogywerd21 said:
Forgive my ignorance since I don't visit this thread often and I try to never go to GS, but these are the same Kindle GCs that act just like Amazon full site GCs? I thought those were pulled by GS because of perceived abuse, or some such shit, months ago.
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Zolor23 said:
Yes, they are. Some GSs stopped stocking them, I believe, but most of the GameStops I've gone to still carry them.
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Not exactly. I think eulogywerd21 is referring to the Amazon/Kindle codes that printed on a receipt. Those, and the first batch of physical cards, were not supposed to be sold without a Kindle purchase. There are no issues with the ones they are selling now.

 
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klimb22 said:
Not exactly. I think eulogywerd21 is referring to the Amazon/Kindle codes that printed on a receipt. Those, and the first batch of physical cards, were not supposed to be sold without a Kindle purchase. There are no issues with the ones they are selling now.
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Well, they're basically the same thing since these can be used for anything on Amazon as well

 
klimb22 said:
Not exactly. I think eulogywerd21 is referring to the Amazon/Kindle codes that printed on a receipt. Those, and the first batch of physical cards, were not supposed to be sold without a Kindle purchase. There are no issues with the ones they are selling now.
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Right, so what the difference then? Do the ones they sell now still offer credit on anything you purchase from Amazon or did they close that loop hole?

I've got about $100 in GS credit from a year ago and I used the link above to check if they sold them in my GS and they do, so I was hoping to make a trip tomorrow.

 
eulogywerd21 said:
Right, so what the difference then? Do the ones they sell now still offer credit on anything you purchase from Amazon or did they close that loop hole?

I've got about $100 in GS credit from a year ago and I used the link above to check if they sold them in my GS and they do, so I was hoping to make a trip tomorrow.
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They still do.

 
TheBiz said:
Looks like a lot of stores are no longer doing the Trade 2 for something cheap and put the rest on a giftcard. I went to trade in two games on the list today and was denied at the 1st two stores I went to. Finally got it to go at my 3rd store. So YMMV on that.

Also is it corporate policy to not accept more than 1 copy of any game on a single system at GS?
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They probably hired some executive in the company to monitor this site alone and see what everyone's raving about and then quickly close the loopholes -- at least that's what it seems like as of lately. ;)

 
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:xb1: Forza 5 - $20

Manager told me the $10 bonus is ending today.  He usuallly knows what he's talking about, but that seems very early.

 
No problem trading in xbox slim adapter today. Although the employee did scan a bar code on it which I have never seen them do before.

Xbox slim adapter: 26.40  $24

 
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GenoWhirl621 said:
No problem trading in xbox slim adapter today. Although the employee did scan a bar code on it which I have never seen them do before.

Xbox slim adapter: 26.40
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I wonder if they are trying to track specific units back to the person who traded them in. I don't remember seeing a serial number on the adapter, but maybe there is and I never noticed.

 
People keep asking for the cheapest "new" games at Gamestop for the trade 2 get $50 credit towards any new game, here's a link to all new games sorted from cheapest.  Perhaps it can be added to the OP under the details for the trade 2 deal.

Note that not all prices may match up in store, but for the most part those online prices should be the same in store.

$.49 new games:

Warhammer 40,000

Outlaw Chopper

Bionic Commando

Warhammer Expansion

Lemony Snicket

SFIV

FEAR Expansion

$.99 new games:

ATK

2 Worlds Epic Edition

 
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Prison Mike said:
He was just pressuring you to trade it in NOW so he can boost his numbers. $10 extra bonus offer is valid through 2/16/14.
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It was after I said i wanted to trade it in. He said i was lucky because it was ending. I'm not 100% clear if he meant tomorrow was last day or it was over tonight. It seems unlikely, in either case.
 
Since the old Pokemon games are in the trade 2 (Pearl, SS,HG and etc.)

I'm just wondering why they are going for $50-$60 Used at Gamestop and $60 New at Amazon?

 
KnightOfTruth said:
They probably hired some executive in the company to monitor this site alone and see what everyone's raving about and then quickly close the loopholes -- at least that's what it seems like as of lately. ;)
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Wouldn't doubt it. What's stupid is that in the details of their own promotion they note that:

"If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit."

And yet I have never been more rudely told no at a retail store. Not only was I told no but the guy said I was cheating the system, even after I noted that by getting Gamestop Credit, Gamestop would be getting my money regardless just not right away. I don't know where they hire these overzealous employees (no offense to the good ones) but this is why I try to avoid Gamestop as much as possible.

 
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