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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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gbrlhrnndz said:
Sell the Wii u for around $200 on Craig's list or whatever that's easy.
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Using Craig's list in my area rarely yields results, and when you do get people interested they always want to lowball you...by a LOT. I may try it we'll see, I almost always have better luck (and sell for more) on Ebay.

omargm said:
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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Not for a long time, and when I did I never had results. I bet a lot more people will after this though. I remember there was a surge in GS dumpster diving for a while too back when they started getting rid of all (or most) of the musical game instruments. People were having the same problem back then too though, that GS was damaging many of them before tossing them. I said the same thing back then too...don't understand why they don't donate more. I know in my closest GoodWill there's constantly a stream of stuff from both Target and Ollies.

 
funkmonker said:
What's the max amount of credit I can get if I'm trading in AC4 and madden 25 for the 360
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Using the 30% towards certain games would be your best bet Unless your store Is doing the 50% towards the Titanfall bundle and you're looking to get that.

 
You have to be a pathetic individual to "dive" into a dumpster for old sports games and pieces of plastic worth pennies.

 
omargm said:
anyone here has tried this?
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We are located on a strip where the only other businesses are a Mexican food place, a sandwich shop, and a Japanese food place, and I can tell you even taking out the trash is a disgusting event. I hope nobody tries it at our store.

 
I would be afraid of cutting myself or getting bit by rats dumpster diving.

I know how bad my trash smells at home, so i can't imagine willing jumping into a dumpster

 
I used to dumpster dive a lot when I was like, 13 and couldn't afford anything.  I once found a few new pairs of tennis shoes which I sold for a decent amount of money.  Why they were in there I couldn't tell you.  The only other decent thing I found was a gargantuan amount of boxed chocolate that had expired about a month before I found it.  It was something like 80 boxes. 

I also picked up 75+ mountain dew caps from recycling bins during the every2minutes promo, which contributed to my "almost free"  xbox one.

I wouldn't recommend dumpster diving unless you know what you're looking for and know there's a good chance it's going to be there.  The experience is generally disappointing.

 
omargm said:
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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david0820 said:
Dumpster diving adventures! I'm sure there will be a reality TV show soon
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You guys do know who that is in the video right? He is a fellow CAG who actually has a blog (and a blog of similar interest) here detailing his adventures and finds. He has been doing this for a while.

 
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TIVs from 03/05

xbox 360

DmC - $4

official wireless controller - $11

Nintendo Wii U

nintendoland - $7

Nintendo Wii

HD component cable - $4.25

 
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If you have games pre-ordered and never pick them up. You can get that money back, right?

Also, I'm going to be moving again in a week or so, can I deal with that at any Gamestop or do I have to go to the one where the games were pre-ordered.

 
Glass_Ghost_0 said:
If you have games pre-ordered and never pick them up. You can get that money back, right?

Also, I'm going to be moving again in a week or so, can I deal with that at any Gamestop or do I have to go to the one where the games were pre-ordered.
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If you preordered using cash, yes you'll get what actual.cash what put. If it is store credit that's what it would be.

Also, to my knowledge it has to be done at the store you did it at.
 
Glass_Ghost_0 said:
If you have games pre-ordered and never pick them up. You can get that money back, right?

Also, I'm going to be moving again in a week or so, can I deal with that at any Gamestop or do I have to go to the one where the games were pre-ordered.
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Cancel the preorders and get your money back. You can only pick up (or cancel) a preorder at the store where you placed it.
 
Glass_Ghost_0 said:
If you have games pre-ordered and never pick them up. You can get that money back, right?

Also, I'm going to be moving again in a week or so, can I deal with that at any Gamestop or do I have to go to the one where the games were pre-ordered.
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Yes you can get your money back, no matter what. Yes, you have to go back to the store where you preordered.

TIV: 3/06/14

Xbox 360
Assassin's Creed Black Flag: $15
Tomb Raider: $7
NCAA 13: $5
Injustice (Regular Edition): $17
UFC Undisputed 3: $12
 
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david0820 said:
Dumpster diving adventures! I'm sure there will be a reality TV show soon
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that cheapskate tv series has an episode of a lady who dumpster dives for food. There was a segment where she fed an old friend some food from the dumpster. disgusting/10 would probably not bang.

 
3/5

PS4 Knack - $25 base.

$35 After secret promo. Getting the plat was a grind, but the game's much better than the tepid launch reviews suggest.
 
from yesterday 3/5

killzone 4 PS4 $25

call of duty ghosts ps3 $18

call of duty ghosts xbox 360 $17

Madden 25 xbox 360 $18

no secret promo

 
Does anyone know if they would let you take a few bucks off of a preorder? I have the Titanfall bundle paid in full, but want to trade something in with the bonus percentage. Would they allow me to just take like $10 off of my preorder? 

 
Glass_Ghost_0 said:
Alright, thanks for the answers guys
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Just to give you one last piece of advice, if it is cash, definitely follow the steps the other members mentioned. If it is store credit and you're pressed for time, you can go to a GameStop in the town you are moving to and have the original store transfer the pre-orders to that specific store. You just have to remember the phone number to the original store, and the associate can take care of the rest.

 
deathb10w said:
Does anyone know if they would let you take a few bucks off of a preorder? I have the Titanfall bundle paid in full, but want to trade something in with the bonus percentage. Would they allow me to just take like $10 off of my preorder?
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I'm not totally sure but I think they would have to cancel the pre-order. You're better off just choosing something else to pre-order and only put $5 on it.

 
Vulgarism said:
Just to give you one last piece of advice, if it is cash, definitely follow the steps the other members mentioned. If it is store credit and you're pressed for time, you can go to a GameStop in the town you are moving to and have the original store transfer the pre-orders to that specific store. You just have to remember the phone number to the original store, and the associate can take care of the rest.
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It's most likely store-credit, it's been like 6 months or more now since I did it, 1 was for Watchdogs and one was South Park.

I'll just swing by the store sometime before I leave.

 
Are the Xbox 360 hard drive adapters I see on the trade in list just the ones that came out years ago? I have two because they sent me two for some reason back then when I bought an Elite. Wanted to see since I never use them obviously so might as well trade in.
 
If I were trading slowly towards the Titanfall bundle but didnt pay it off by the time it hit shelves, what would happen if it wasnt it stock at the time of the payoff?  Stupid question, I know...Im assuming you would just have a paid receipt and have to wait for a restock?

 
aspen1284 said:
If I were trading slowly towards the Titanfall bundle but didnt pay it off by the time it hit shelves, what would happen if it wasnt it stock at the time of the payoff? Stupid question, I know...Im assuming you would just have a paid receipt and have to wait for a restock?
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Do you have it preordered? Pretty sure they have to hold it for at least 48 hours after release date if that's the case
 
aspen1284 said:
If I were trading slowly towards the Titanfall bundle but didnt pay it off by the time it hit shelves, what would happen if it wasnt it stock at the time of the payoff? Stupid question, I know...Im assuming you would just have a paid receipt and have to wait for a restock?
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You don't have to pay it off before it releases and they hold (or at least are supposed to) for 48 hours. Assuming you have already pre-ordered it of course. If you have no plans of buying it before that, you'll just have to wait for them to get more or cancel the pre-order and get it at a store that does have stock.

 
aircobra said:
You don't have to pay it off before it releases and they hold (or at least are supposed to) for 48 hours. Assuming you have already pre-ordered it of course. If you have no plans of buying it before that, you'll just have to wait for them to get more or cancel the pre-order and get it at a store that does have stock.
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Got it, thanks.

 
Are they still giving secret promo values? Debating giving up COD Ghosts (PS4) without even playing it. Promo would be higher than selling sealed on eBay after fees and shipping. :whistle2:(
 
@FIF said:
Are they still giving secret promo values? Debating giving up COD Ghosts (PS4) without even playing it. Promo would be higher than selling sealed on eBay after fees and shipping. :whistle2:(
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No that was a weekend only promotion, unless it's repeated this weekend.
 
SadPanda99 said:
I'm sure you're not surprised by that considering all the 3-6 month chatter. Were you given a reason why you were banned ?
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Not really, but I was hoping it was only a month.

It said I "exceeded the trade limit" and gave the customer service number to call for info.

 
TheNight said:
Are the Xbox 360 hard drive adapters I see on the trade in list just the ones that came out years ago? I have two because they sent me two for some reason back then when I bought an Elite. Wanted to see since I never use them obviously so might as well trade in.
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Are you asking about the hard drive data transfer cable that transfers data from one hard drive to another on your XBOX 360?

 
Just got the same email that was sent last week when the secret trade in bonus was going on. Seems like it is coming back. But the trade in prices listed in the email are not as much as last week.

 
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