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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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Can you preorder the titanfall bundle at the store?

I wonder if these are only for preorders or will they have extra in stock?

 
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TwistedShade said:
I'd be worried the system was banned or something, guess you wouldn't be able to test until you got home either.
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I think he was probably planning on flipping it anyways. He'd get 450 for the system itself and then whatever they offer for cod and battlefield. He could get the titanfall bundle for basically 100 off msrp and still have some left over. Also question. If I do the coupon trick with 4 coupons do they all have to be from one pur account? I have two accounts and was wondering if I could get a 50 off coupon with one, then the lower ones on the other. Would only the 50 be used even though it's two accounts?
 
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Mance227 said:
Wow. I went into a GameStop and they said, "We were advised not to take any of your trades."
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They hit me with the ban hammer awhile ago too. It's been more than 30 days and I still can't trade so its not related to the 30 day trade ban for going over $1500. There is a toll free number you can call to try and find out why :lol:

I'm sure my ban is related to doing several iPad and smartphone trades with the SOTW coupon + 30% promo :whee:

 
Mance227 said:
Wow. I went into a GameStop and they said, "We were advised not to take any of your trades."
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Might just be tied to your PUR card, do they require your ID for trades? If not then you can just get another pur card and carry on as usual. Also it never hurts to have a spare (split any multiple trades of the same item out over two cards so it doesn't raise flags).

 
Prison Mike said:
They hit me with the ban hammer awhile ago too. It's been more than 30 days and I still can't trade so its not related to the 30 day trade ban for going over $1500. There is a toll free number you can call to try and find out why :lol:

I'm sure my ban is related to doing several iPad and smartphone trades with the SOTW coupon + 30% promo :whee:
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Hemi said:
Might just be tied to your PUR card, do they require your ID for trades? If not then you can just get another pur card and carry on as usual. Also it never hurts to have a spare (split any multiple trades of the same item out over two cards so it doesn't raise flags).
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When they said, "We were advised not to take any of your trades." They said that without scanning my PUR card.

 
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Mance227 said:
Not since December 12th. When they said, "We were advised not to take any of your trades." They said that without scanning my PUR card.
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but do you have any idea you did wrong, or excessively? ipad flips? trade 2 for 9.99?

did they say that after you hand them your ID?

 
Can i renew my second account using a renewal coupon that i bought from my primary account? Can i use my buy 2 get 1 coupon that i got from my primary account in the second one?
 
omargm said:
Can i renew my second account using a renewal coupon that i bought from my primary account? Can i use my buy 2 get 1 coupon that i got from my primary account in the second one?
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Yes!

HakurenKyo06 said:
I am incredibly out of the loop would someone please pm me the current birthday coupon.
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Their is a dedicated thread now started by Twitter for it that went up shortly after mine went down and has been up ever since. That is why I haven't created one since. That one stays updated all the time thanks to fellow members. Here is the link:

GameStop 20% off bday coupon (UPDATED, EXPIRES MARCH 31ST)

Also,

Thanks to aerozero:

Offer valid 1/31/14 through 4/30/14

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I think he was probably planning on flipping it anyways. He'd get 450 for the system itself and then whatever they offer for cod and battlefield. He could get the titanfall bundle for basically 100 off msrp and still have some left over. Also question. If I do the coupon trick with 4 coupons do they all have to be from one pur account? I have two accounts and was wondering if I could get a 50 off coupon with one, then the lower ones on the other. Would only the 50 be used even though it's two accounts?
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I think you're only allowed to use 3 because of the fine print. I never tried using more than 3 and two different accounts

 
ajh2298 said:
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?
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They said they're trading in their Xbox One toward a PS4.

 
Deader2818 said:
How are you saving $10?

Did you get your Xbox one for $450 or less?
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I assume he means in regards to Titanfall. Instead of spending $60 on the game he spends $50 more and gets the game for 'free.'

Since it is all trade credit then there shouldn't be tax either to throw it out of whack.

Seems a bit ridiculous especially with Best Buy's $10 preorder incentive plus GCU if you have it.

Lots of work for little reward in my mind but to each their own.

 
Tax is based on each state. Some still charge it, others dont.

I guess you could do it. Depends on the employee if they will allow it or not.

Keep in mind the value might drop between now and the 11th.

 
Thanks for the confirmation "DealSeeker2U".
xbone
dead rising
asscreed
need for speed
$30 base each

My $1,08 wii u asscreed: $9 base
 
I have a couple $5 gamestop gift cards i got from bing rewards, does gamestop allow you to use them all at one time or only one per purchase?

thanks

 
You can go ahead and trade in towards the titanfall console using the 50 percent promo. As with the 30 percent trade in promo, you have to apply all the trade in credit towards the console.

 
Barry Burton said:
I have a couple $5 gamestop gift cards i got from bing rewards, does gamestop allow you to use them all at one time or only one per purchase?

thanks
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You should be able to use as many gift cards as you want. Might be a minor inconvenience to the cashier, but it's doable.

 
2/25

360
Red Dead Redemption GOTY - 7
Hitman Absolution - 1.50

PS3
LA Noire Complete - 7
Ni No Kuni - 8

Put it towards Thief, but just for the 30% and plan on returning it. I don't understand why "new" means no shrink wrap and pulling a disc out of a paper sleeve and then slapping on an ugly NEW sticker on it and putting tape over the case opening.

Sheesh just leave it shrink wrapped. I mean it's launch day for crying out loud!
 
HitmanPham said:
Got told you can't put a next gen system toward the promo. Told them to do the transaction and see what happens. You all know what happened ;)
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You got banned for being too smart...????

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Put it towards Thief, but just for the 30% and plan on returning it. I don't understand why "new" means no shrink wrap and pulling a disc out of a paper sleeve and then slapping on an ugly NEW sticker on it and putting tape over the case opening.

Sheesh just leave it shrink wrapped. I mean it's launch day for crying out loud!
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I keep hearing these stories (and I'm sure they're true; not doubting you at all), but I have never been given an non-shrinkwrapped "new" game from GS. Maybe I'm lucky in that respect... I would've asked for a shrinkwrapped copy.

 
CaseX said:
I keep hearing these stories (and I'm sure they're true; not doubting you at all), but I have never been given an non-shrinkwrapped "new" game from GS. Maybe I'm lucky in that respect... I would've asked for a shrinkwrapped copy.
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Yeah I am planning on keeping it sealed and returning it anyways... But it was hilarious when she said they had one more ps3 copy left, left to go get an an empty Thief box somewhere, opened up a drawer to get the disc from a sleeve, then putting tape over the opening.

It just felt like that sucked out all the newness of it. If I was really excited for the game that would've been a total killjoy. I mean if used is opened, the usual definition, then wtf is new opened sticker sealed? LOL Even the copies behind the counter weren't shrink wrapped and probably empty and just on display. (They were the generic ugly black cases that look cheap).
 
Yeah huge turnoff when they already broke the factory seal on new games >_< For all we know they could have played the damn thing in the back room.
 
Just paid off the titanfall bundle by trading a xbox one and a game. No problems at all outside of the manager plugging the hdmi cable in the input instead of the output. Hahahaha
 
Xbox One

Forza 5 $30

Ryse $28

PS3

Diablo 3 $20

Last of Us $20

Disgaea 4 $5

Ni No Nuni $8

Borderlands GOTY $5

Beyond Two Souls $17

 
CaseX said:
You got banned for being too smart...????

I keep hearing these stories (and I'm sure they're true; not doubting you at all), but I have never been given an non-shrinkwrapped "new" game from GS. Maybe I'm lucky in that respect... I would've asked for a shrinkwrapped copy.
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Up until the last 2 or 3 years I had NEVER been able to buy a new game at gamestop that had shrinkwrap. It's actually why I stopped buying new games there because I got so sick of them opening every damn game first and separating things out.

 
25 February 2014

:360:

Wired Controller - 14

Wireless Controller - 11

Slim AC Adapter - 24

Component A/V Cables - 2

Fallout 3 GOTY - 5

Grand Theft Auto V - 17

:wii: WWE 12 - 9

Traded towards DK Tropical Freeze for the 30% - still sealed lol! I did get screwed tho-- traded in a Slim 250gb HD and it was processed as a 250gb for the fat xbox. so 18.75 instead of the 40. Didn't see it until Iooked at the receipt. Told the cashier but there was nothing he could do  :whistle2:? . Anyway $91 left over after buying DK which I will return tomorrow so $141.05 total.

 
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25 February 2014

:360:
Wired Controller - 14
Wireless Controller - 11
Slim AC Adapter - 24
Component A/V Cables - 2
Fallout 3 GOTY - 5
Grand Theft Auto V - 17

:wii: WWE 12 - 9

Traded towards DK Tropical Freeze for the 30% - still sealed lol! I did get screwed tho-- traded in a Slim 250gb HD and it was processed as a 250gb for the fat xbox. so 18.75 instead of the 40. Didn't see it until Iooked at the receipt. Told the cashier but there was nothing he could do :whistle2:? . Anyway $91 left over after buying DK which I will return tomorrow so $141.05 total.
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Dude that is fucked up. I remember one GameStop near me always tried to process six axis controllers instead of dualshock 3's. I called him out every time.
 
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