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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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sfabo said:
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
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I don't understand why everyone is responding. Are you trying to get a more updated list going or something? Because all of this is already in the OP/FAQ. Coped and pasted below:

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,
 
Donut2922 said:
California does
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Isn't it the most bizarre thing ever that the Terminator was in charge of your state for a while? Such a trip and somehow, very american for better or worse. I know little about how much good he did for the state, but whenever I hear people are from Cali thats the first thing I think of, Ahhnold was your governor.

 
If I trade in a system to get the 50% bonus towards a next gen and then cancel the preorder would it give me the full credit on a card? Was thinking about holding off on getting next gen till the fall.

EDIT: Yes you can. Called gamestop :)

 
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BettercallPitPat said:
Isn't it the most bizarre thing ever that the Terminator was in charge of your state for a while? Such a trip and somehow, very american for better or worse. I know little about how much good he did for the state, but whenever I hear people are from Cali thats the first thing I think of, Ahhnold was your governor.
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"Come with me if you want to pay sales tax."

 
BettercallPitPat said:
Isn't it the most bizarre thing ever that the Terminator was in charge of your state for a while? Such a trip and somehow, very american for better or worse. I know little about how much good he did for the state, but whenever I hear people are from Cali thats the first thing I think of, Ahhnold was your governor.
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Not to get too OT but I voted for McClintock when Arnold first ran - and I'm a registered Republican.

CA has big money problems still.

Oh well our weather and women are still awesome.
 
Irukandji said:
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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It was $7 base on Sunday, but they had the double secret promotion that pushed it up to $15 (plus 70 cents PUR bonus).
 
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Jimmienoman said:
Shoulda taken Halo 4 to BBY as it's still an $8 TiV base
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Thanks that is much higher, didn't know that. Unfortunately the closest one is about 30 minutes away from my work (hour from home) compared to 5 minutes for Gamestop. Maybe in the future I'll check there but probably not worth the drive.

 
Harder and harder for me to support Nintendo nowadays, was thinking about ditching my Wii U towards a PS4 but man...hard to do when it's the same freaking value as a 360!  I'd have to trade in my Wii U, 360, AND 3DS XL to afford a PS4.  Ouch.  You'd think one past gen console and one new gen one would net you a next gen console but nope...

 
Phone Quotes from 3/5/14

PS3 Slim 120GB - 65

PS3 Slim 160GB - 75

EDIT:  Forgot to ask, can we trade in more than one system at a time (in the same transaction) towards the new system in order to get the 50% bump?   Thanks in advance.

 
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JKSonic said:
Harder and harder for me to support Nintendo nowadays, was thinking about ditching my Wii U towards a PS4 but man...hard to do when it's the same freaking value as a 360! I'd have to trade in my Wii U, 360, AND 3DS XL to afford a PS4. Ouch. You'd think one past gen console and one new gen one would net you a next gen console but nope...
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Build AMZ credit, then buy.
 
bgame2 said:
Phone Quotes from 3/5/14

PS3 Slim 120GB - 65
PS3 Slim 160GB - 75


EDIT: Forgot to ask, can we trade in more than one system at a time (in the same transaction) towards the new system in order to get the 50% bump? Thanks in advance.
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Yes I did three systems towards a Wii u and got the 50% bonus.
 
SJD said:
Build AMZ credit, then buy.
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No problem with doing that, been doing that at BB for years. But the issue is still that if I'd trade them in it would take three consoles to afford a PS4. The 360's TiV is pretty good with the promo IMO but the Wii U's is atrocious, I'm not willing to trade it in for that much. Not that I'll have better luck selling it I guess, but still sometimes you have to stand your ground. Of course at BB the TiV for a Wii U is only $30!

 
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Here's what I traded today. I have the base values, along with the PUR 10% and the 30% towards pre-ordering another game.

Tomb Raider (X360): Base is $7, PUR is $0.70, promo is $2.10, for a total of $9.80.

Call of Duty: Ghosts (X360): Base is $17, PUR is $1.70, promo is $5.10, for a total of $23.80.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (X360): Base is $20, PUR is $2.00, promo is $6.00, for a total of $28.00.

Killzone Trilogy (PS3): Base is $10, PUR is $1.00, promo is $3.00, for a total of $14.00.

Beyond: Two Souls (PS3): Base is $17, PUR is $1.70, promo is $5.10, for a total of $23.80.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS): Base is $15, PUR is $1.50, promo is $4.50, for a total of $21.00

Pokemon: White Version 2 (DS): Base is $12, PUR is $1.20, promo is $3.60, for a total of $16.80.

My overall take was $137.20.

 
Man I know I'm shooting myself in the foot here. Couldn't make it to Gamestop yesterday or today to trade in Assassins Creed Black Flag and Bioshock Infinite. Hoping the values hold until tomorrow.

 
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Just traded in AC: Black Flag Wii U for $20 base + $8 in promos and a slim adapter for an easy $60 bucks. GS employee was nice enough to just put $5 towards a preorder and put the rest on my GS card. :D

 
Traded my AcBF in today. I originally had my pre-order for TitanFall at BBY but with 22+ I had no choice but to go with GS! I'm thinking of trading in my extra DS4 to cover the rest .Just really hating that I pay tax on gc purchases in Colorado.
 
luxuria said:
Anyone have the TIV for Bravely Default?
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It's listed on their site. Looks like $17. I'm pretty drunk and been up for 22 hours so i may have taken artistic liberties with my math.

I still haven't even opened mine. I need to play it soon.

Bravely Default $17

 
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When trading in a Wii do you need the original AV cord or can it be third party or a Gamecube cord (I think this would work)? Would that automatically trigger a refurb fee? TIA

 
burritoman said:
It's listed on their site. Looks like $17. I'm pretty drunk and been up for 22 hours so i may have taken artistic liberties with my math.

I still haven't even opened mine. I need to play it soon.

Bravely Default $17
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If you're drunk you should have a burrito, man.
 
Base TIV from 3/2/14

PS3

Alice: Madness Returns  $12

Edler Scrolls V: Skyrim  $8

Jak and Daxter Collection  $8

Kingdom Hearts 1.5HD  $12

Silent Hill HD Collection  $7

Xbox 360

Just Dance 4  $14 (Yes this really is current base value; I got 21.40 with the secret promo/PUR Pro)

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition  $8

Orange Box  $8

Tales of Vesperia  $8

Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paridise  $8

3DS

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team  $17

New Super Mario Bros 2  $17

Sonic Generations  $7

I got the much talked about mystery bonus on all of these except Tales of Vesperia, Viva Pinata, and Sonic, so I didn't actually trade those 3 in. Also traded Killzone Trilogy for almost $19 after bonuses but I see the base has already went down from $12 to 10 in the last few days as reported by another CAG. Ended up with about $210 for the 11 games I did trade in.

 
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I'm surprised I don't see more people taking advantage of the 50% bonus when you preorder the titanfall xbone bundle instead of the 30% preorder games. Made a killing paying off my xbone. Another couple adapter/hardrives should put me over the top.

 
rightously alive said:
I'm surprised I don't see more people taking advantage of the 50% bonus when you preorder the titanfall xbone bundle instead of the 30% preorder games. Made a killing paying off my xbone. Another couple adapter/hardrives should put me over the top.
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? You only get the 50% when you trade in a system towards the Titanfall bundle. Adapters and harddrives shouldn't work.

 
anyone here has tried this?

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/02/27/gamestop-dumpster-diving

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/02/27/finding-treasure-in-a-gamestop-dumpster

 
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