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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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lol fuck gamestop, you can get up to $44 for trade ins when they run extra 100% every other week at best buy and brand new games for $48 with gcu.
 
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Well guys, it's been real. Now Gamestops that replenished their stock of ATK will wonder why they bothered when sales suddenly plummet starting Monday. :-({|=

 
Vigilante said:
It's arguably the best and more widely-available new-condition game you can buy when trading in two games from the Trade 2 list to get the bonus.
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I wish there were ATKs around me. Free 3DS cases. I hate buying PC games because they're useless to me. One can only have so many Alvin and the Chipmunks.

 
Yesterday I tried using the birthday coupon, a $10 pre-owned coupon and a $20 pre-owned coupon on one pre-owned game.

The clerk said only one would work but he would try it anyway. It looked like he scanned them all, but only the birthday coupon and the $20 applied. Did they change the system so only one $ coupon works, or did this guy somehow negate the $10 coupon from working on the register?

 
major morgan said:
Yesterday I tried using the birthday coupon, a $10 pre-owned coupon and a $20 pre-owned coupon on one pre-owned game.

The clerk said only one would work but he would try it anyway. It looked like he scanned them all, but only the birthday coupon and the $20 applied. Did they change the system so only one $ coupon works, or did this guy somehow negate the $10 coupon from working on the register?
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Idk, I'm interested in this too... I was planning on using $50, $25, $10 on a Wii U Refurbished system so I can keep the $25 and $10 but if this doesn't work...

 
50% extra system trade credit towards purchases of XB1, PS4, and Wii U

20% extra trade credit on phone and tablet trades

Trade in select XB1 or PS4 game, get any new game for $29.99 (Trade 2 for $9.99 may be ending as I didn't see it in the new book.)

Power Trade (30% extra towards new purchases/preorders of)
Preowned Electronics
Titanfall
Ghosts
Thief
South Park
Infamous 3
Donkey Kong Wii U

There's also some promo of buy a used system w/extra controller and $10 or less used game for free at set amounts for used 360 Slim, used Slim PS3's, and used non-Slim PS3's.

When do the above promos go into effect?
 
ZenithRequiem said:
50% extra system trade credit towards purchases of XB1, PS4, and Wii U

20% extra trade credit on phone and tablet trades

Trade in select XB1 or PS4 game, get any new game for $29.99 (Trade 2 for $9.99 may be ending as I didn't see it in the new book.)

Power Trade (30% extra towards new purchases/preorders of)
Preowned Electronics
Titanfall
Ghosts
Thief
South Park
Infamous 3
Donkey Kong Wii U

There's also some promo of buy a used system w/extra controller and $10 or less used game for free at set amounts for used 360 Slim, used Slim PS3's, and used non-Slim PS3's.

When do the above promos go into effect?
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Probably this coming Monday, at the earliest, since they typically end promos after COB on Sunday.

 
Vigilante said:
ATK is a DS game, though... <_<
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oops wasn't thinkin straight. But stillllllll

Man I have literally $700 I could make from the trade2 right now...but a lot of the games are worth more than that and I want to keep/play them. I could probably sell them for more on ebay but the thought of making $700 GS money is appealing to me for some reason.

 
Sorry about that guys, they start on the 17th. I thought that info was in the post, but it was just in the subject of the PM i received.

 
I was denied at GS for the AC slim cord. Employee said they got an email saying not to accept them and they would be written up if they do. But of course ymmv
 
I was denied at GS for the AC slim cord. Employee said they got an email saying not to accept them and they would be written up if they do. But of course ymmv
 
Well, after a few phone calls, I received the call about my ban.  Apparently I traded in too many of the Xbox Slim AC Adapters in a "short time".  Now I spaced them out so it was not more than 5 in a month.  I traded in 7 total, 3 in December and 4 in January.  She said it was the computer system that flagged me, and I can not trade in for 3 to 6 months now.  They would not give me an actual date, and I have to call back to find out.  Luckily I am still allowed to buy stuff....

On a side note.  To anyone who has been banned, can I get my wife to get a new card and then use her card to get around the ban?  Or can I even go to a totally different Gamestop, signup for a new card and then trade in?  I wonder if the trade in ban is tied to my phone number, name or powerup card.

 
ZenithRequiem said:
Hope its just a regional/district thing :C have like 10 to get rid of.
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I hope so too I'll prolly try another GS near work and see if they will accept it. The cashier is a friend of mine from school and I was going to preorder a game so I know he wasn't pulling shit out of his ass being a jr detective.
 
Hades79 said:
Well, after a few phone calls, I received the call about my ban. Apparently I traded in too many of the Xbox Slim AC Adapters in a "short time". Now I spaced them out so it was not more than 5 in a month. I traded in 7 total, 3 in December and 4 in January. She said it was the computer system that flagged me, and I can not trade in for 3 to 6 months now. They would not give me an actual date, and I have to call back to find out. Luckily I am still allowed to buy stuff....

On a side note. To anyone who has been banned, can I get my wife to get a new card and then use her card to get around the ban? Or can I even go to a totally different Gamestop, signup for a new card and then trade in? I wonder if the trade in ban is tied to my phone number, name or powerup card.
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I think trades are tied to your PUR account. I was told by the manager that if I opened another acct I could proceed to trade again so I opened another. Have traded 13 so far all together.
 
Hades79 said:
Well, after a few phone calls, I received the call about my ban. Apparently I traded in too many of the Xbox Slim AC Adapters in a "short time". Now I spaced them out so it was not more than 5 in a month. I traded in 7 total, 3 in December and 4 in January. She said it was the computer system that flagged me, and I can not trade in for 3 to 6 months now. They would not give me an actual date, and I have to call back to find out. Luckily I am still allowed to buy stuff....

On a side note. To anyone who has been banned, can I get my wife to get a new card and then use her card to get around the ban? Or can I even go to a totally different Gamestop, signup for a new card and then trade in? I wonder if the trade in ban is tied to my phone number, name or powerup card.
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I don't understand this. Why would anyone want anything to do with Gamestop if they banned them? It's one thing to put up with their BS regularly but to go through all these hoops.. Come on man. For what? For what?

 
matrix9280 said:
I don't understand this. Why would anyone want anything to do with Gamestop if they banned them? It's one thing to put up with their BS regularly but to go through all these hoops.. Come on man. For what? For what?
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Easy way to make money? Arbitrage, man!

 
matrix9280 said:
I don't understand this. Why would anyone want anything to do with Gamestop if they banned them? It's one thing to put up with their BS regularly but to go through all these hoops.. Come on man. For what? For what?
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Well they banned me for taking advantage of their system. How can you really argue that spending $105 in Amazon credit and turning it into $230 in Amazon credit is a bad thing? I have three more adapters and some more games for the trade 2, so I rather not wait six months.

 
ZenithRequiem said:
I think trades are tied to your PUR account. I was told by the manager that if I opened another acct I could proceed to trade again so I opened another. Have traded 13 so far all together.
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I'm not sure that is true. I set up a 2nd account and it was also banned, but I do live in a state where I need to show d/l to trade, so you may find the ban catches up with you.

 
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