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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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Just called back and asked for the details, and of course the voicemail was incorrect. I was told it's towards Titanfall game only, and it's 30%, not 100%. That just sounds like the current promo they have going but he said it was a local promotion. It was someone different than who left the message, but i still have the voicemail and they said 100%. poo! Sorry to get hopes up :(

They stated again that it was only for "VIP Gamestop Customer's" but it's still just the current promo.. bummer :\ I should go in with the voicemail and try to get it lol

 
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Has anyone looked at the in store signage for the 30% promo to see if it specifies the condition of the game you have to purchase?

I'm looking at the details on the website and it doesn't say new or used or anything in regards to that
 
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Killzone Shadowfall - $25

PS3

Beyond: Two Souls - $17

FFXIII: Lightning Returns - $22

Heavy Rain Director's Cut - $4

Final Fantasy XIII - $4

All in all, got a little over a $100, bought south park, uncharted 2, and ps plus 12 mo sub, so I am happy.

 
Actually whats the trade in limit for gamestop? Is it 3 games per platform/across all platforms per year like bestbuy? I read the last 15 pages and I didn't find the answer except some1 said 5 adapters per month.

I traded 3 copies of Saint's Row 4(1 for ps3, 2 for 360) last Saturday. Hopefully I'm not too late to stop before I got banned. Thanks in advance.

 
trclamp said:
Actually whats the trade in limit for gamestop? Is it 3 games per platform/across all platforms per year like bestbuy? I read the last 15 pages and I didn't find the answer except some1 said 5 adapters per month.

I traded 3 copies of Saint's Row 4(1 for ps3, 2 for 360) last Saturday. Hopefully I'm not too late to stop before I got banned. Thanks in advance.
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Just keep on trading in more and more and more until you get banned.

 
Darby27 said:
Has anyone looked at the in store signage for the 30% promo to see if it specifies the condition of the game you have to purchase?

I'm looking at the details on the website and it doesn't say new or used or anything in regards to that
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Pre-order one of "new" game on the list to get the 30% bump on your stuff. Either you have to put down $5 or all of it $65 max and any excess you will get back on a gift card if they make you put all the credit on the pre-order. Depends on your store how much you will need to put down. I always ask to put $5 down but alas some workers will say they can't and make you put it all on the pre-order, which is ridiculous cuz it's never been like that in the past, maybe Gamestop is catching on. Hell they've been catching on to our shit, and yes from what I know, the bans are longer than 1-month now....

 
chingychink said:
Pre-order one of "new" game on the list to get the 30% bump on your stuff. Either you have to put down $5 or all of it $65 max and any excess you will get back on a gift card if they make you put all the credit on the pre-order. Depends on your store how much you will need to put down. I always ask to put $5 down but alas some workers will say they can't and make you put it all on the pre-order, which is ridiculous cuz it's never been like that in the past, maybe Gamestop is catching on. Hell they've been catching on to our shit, and yes from what I know, the bans are longer than 1-month now....
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So my question to you as a noob here is how many times can I trade in and get the extra 30% towards a preorder and then cancel the preorder a few days later before I raise flags or get banned?
 
Katsumi said:
Just called back and asked for the details, and of course the voicemail was incorrect. I was told it's towards Titanfall game only, and it's 30%, not 100%. That just sounds like the current promo they have going but he said it was a local promotion. It was someone different than who left the message, but i still have the voicemail and they said 100%. poo! Sorry to get hopes up :(

They stated again that it was only for "VIP Gamestop Customer's" but it's still just the current promo.. bummer :\ I should go in with the voicemail and try to get it lol
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It's all good. Thanks for clearing that up

 
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?

 
Waynetid said:
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?
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My local gamestop told me technically I should be able to trade a PS4 towards a PS4. They can understand you want a new one since u bought the old from ebay/craig. Though I haven't tried it yet.

 
Waynetid said:
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?
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GameStop = calculus
 
Waynetid said:
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?
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Best bet would be to directly trade it towards a new PS4 if you store has one in stock, otherwise you would have to trade it towards the Wii U then return it pocket the credit and wait for a PS4 to spring up.

 
Waynetid said:
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?
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Trading a PS4 for a PS4 would just be up to the employee there.

 
This might be a dumb question but with the 50% bonus trade in does a vita or a 3DS count as a system or are handhelds a different designation in the system?

 
Waynetid said:
Alright, my friend gave me a used PS4 and I'm wondering if I can trade in that PS4 for another PS4 or if it would be better to trade it in towards a Wii U and to get credit for the ramainder then return the Wii U and use the credit from before for a PS4. Anyone tried it?
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Just letting you know you would get about $375 in store credit. Some guy traded in his PS4 for an Xbox one the other day at my store lol. :p

BACK TO TOPIC! : Just a quick heads up to anyone who has passed by their local Big Lots and seen UFC Undisputed 3 in stock. Their trade-in-value is $12 base at gamestop. This goes for both Xbox 360 and PS3. I picked up all they had and went straight to separate Gamestops knowing i would get suspicious looks if i traded in more than one, i was able to trade in one for PS3 and one for 360 at the same store though. You could easily trade in the games towards the pre-order of one of the games on the list to take advantage of the 30% extra tiv (40% with PUR) Which would come out to $15.60 ($16.80 PUR.) Then just cancel the pre-order another day and you'll have it all. :whistle2: (Don't try to cancel right after you trade in because then they will post void.)

From $4.72 + Tax to $16.80.. Sounds good to me.

Also Split Second was there for the same price, $7 base TIV at Gamestop, good for a rental + Small profit. Not sure about the PS3 TIV though. Ncaa football 13 same price, $5 TIV.

 
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Several of us have done it, myself included. Roughly even swap if you don't get taxed on purchases made with trade credit. $450 for the console, ~$9-$12 for the headset (depending on how you trade it), so, under $40 (again, if you are lucky enough to not get taxed) Gets you a brand new system, new warranty, and the game voucher.
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That's really great, especially if your Xbox One disc drive is acting finicky. So right now you can preorder the Titanfall bundle and get the 50% bonus credit? I guess you don't get the extra 10% PUR credit when trading consoles?

In my state, GS doesn't charge tax when paying with credit, but I'm not 100% sure about partial credit. If I pay $450 in credit and $50 in cash, will I will only have to pay tax on the $50? I assume so, but I've never paid attention to this before.

 
SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
That's really great, especially if your Xbox One disc drive is acting finicky. So right now you can preorder the Titanfall bundle and get the 50% bonus credit? I guess you don't get the extra 10% PUR credit when trading consoles?

In my state, GS doesn't charge tax when paying with credit, but I'm not 100% sure about partial credit. If I pay $450 in credit and $50 in cash, will I will only have to pay tax on the $50? I assume so, but I've never paid attention to this before.
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I'm curious as to how paying in partial credit works as well. I was planning to trade in one of those PS4 from amazon and use the credit towards the titanfall bundle
 
SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
That's really great, especially if your Xbox One disc drive is acting finicky. So right now you can preorder the Titanfall bundle and get the 50% bonus credit? I guess you don't get the extra 10% PUR credit when trading consoles?

In my state, GS doesn't charge tax when paying with credit, but I'm not 100% sure about partial credit. If I pay $450 in credit and $50 in cash, will I will only have to pay tax on the $50? I assume so, but I've never paid attention to this before.
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Of course you only pay tax on the $50 silly goose
 
SonictheHedgehog1337 said:
That's really great, especially if your Xbox One disc drive is acting finicky. So right now you can preorder the Titanfall bundle and get the 50% bonus credit? I guess you don't get the extra 10% PUR credit when trading consoles?

In my state, GS doesn't charge tax when paying with credit, but I'm not 100% sure about partial credit. If I pay $450 in credit and $50 in cash, will I will only have to pay tax on the $50? I assume so, but I've never paid attention to this before.
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Yes, you should only be charged tax on the $50. My state is the same way and I have only been taxed on the amount left over after using trade credit.

 
chingychink said:
Pre-order one of "new" game on the list to get the 30% bump on your stuff. Either you have to put down $5 or all of it $65 max and any excess you will get back on a gift card if they make you put all the credit on the pre-order. Depends on your store how much you will need to put down. I always ask to put $5 down but alas some workers will say they can't and make you put it all on the pre-order, which is ridiculous cuz it's never been like that in the past, maybe Gamestop is catching on. Hell they've been catching on to our shit, and yes from what I know, the bans are longer than 1-month now....
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That's what it would obviously be for the games on the list that are not out yet.

But 3 of the games on the list are out already, and it doesn't mention new or used for those.

 
HydroX said:
Trading a PS4 for a PS4 would throw up all sorts of red flags to me if I were an employee.
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If I were the person trading in I would just be honest and say "hey I bought this off of Craigslist or EBay for $xxx.xx. It seems to be working fine but I would rather have a new system just as reassurance. Since I can trade this system in for almost a new one, would I be able to do that and pay the difference?"

If I was a worker I would be fine with that as long as the console worked.
 
Jimmienoman said:
If I were the person trading in I would just be honest and say "hey I bought this off of Craigslist or EBay for $xxx.xx. It seems to be working fine but I would rather have a new system just as reassurance. Since I can trade this system in for almost a new one, would I be able to do that and pay the difference?"

If I was a worker I would be fine with that as long as the console worked.
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That's what I told them when I traded my x1 in for a x1 Titanfall bundle and they did it no problem.
 
can we start a list of which states do/dont charge tax on trade credit? for informational purposes

i might as well help keep track. *the more I see "does," the weirder it gets :wall:
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DOES CHARGE
Connecticut
Michigan
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island

DOES NOT CHARGE
Alaska
Deleware
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oregon
South Carolina
Texas
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Black OPs 2 for Wii U doesn't have a 15$ TIV. It's something stupid low like 6 bucks.  I'll post the actual value in a couple hours when I come back from trading.  I just figured I'd warn anybody in case they were about to dump it today. 

 
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