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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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Darby27 said:
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.
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If you call customer service let us know what they tell you. I would love to know what they say. I was banned from Best Buy over a year ago for the same reason and as of last month I was still banned.

 
robErob said:
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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just got the same email. It's just base + 30% bonus not the secret promo prices as far as I can tell.
 
david0820 said:
just got the same email. It's just base + 30% bonus not the secret promo prices as far as I can tell.
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I thought so too but the GS website says that the TIV for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition w/ the 30% is $28.60. The email says get up to $32.50. Not a huge difference, but a couple of bucks extra.

 
robErob said:
I thought so too but the GS website says that the TIV for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition w/ the 30% is $28.60. The email says get up to $32.50. Not a huge difference, but a couple of bucks extra.
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That's weird. All mine are the same value as the website. Maybe others will post some good values soon.
 
PUR Reward for 125,000 points - Assassin's Creed 4 TV Commercial Ship

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You could have your very own piece of the Assassin’s Creed franchise if you pick up one of these Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Ships. Used in an actual commercial, in a real bathtub, filled with some possibly real pirates, these limited availability ships will go fast. We’re talking ramming speed fast.

Note:  These ships are heavily damaged from the filming of the commercial.  These are the actual ships used during the filming of the commercial and are in "As Is" condition.

 
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I think the secret promos are back. I got a email with these prices

X1
TR: DE $32.50
Raymen $22

PS3
Wwe2k14 $22.10
Lego Marvel $26
Madden 25 $23.40
Batman Origins $23.40
 
bige562 said:
Are you asking about the hard drive data transfer cable that transfers data from one hard drive to another on your XBOX 360?
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Oh yes, sorry. Meant transfer cable, not adapter. Has there been a change when they changed to the slim models? I need to look for mine, but I know I have two from when I got my Elite system.

 
Msn1983 said:
I think the secret promos are back. I got a email with these prices

X1
TR: DE $32.50
Raymen $22

PS3
Wwe2k14 $22.10
Lego Marvel $26
Madden 25 $23.40
Batman Origins $23.40
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Got the same email but it specifically states

You Have $xxx.xx in Software to Trade Toward Titanfall! Includes Limited Time 30% Extra In-Store Credit! Remember, Pros Get Even More!†

 
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PUR Reward for 125,000 points - Assassin's Creed 4 TV Commercial Ship

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You could have your very own piece of the Assassin’s Creed franchise if you pick up one of these Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Ships. Used in an actual commercial, in a real bathtub, filled with some possibly real pirates, these limited availability ships will go fast. We’re talking ramming speed fast.

Note: These ships are heavily damaged from the filming of the commercial. These are the actual ships used during the filming of the commercial and are in "As Is" condition.
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Lol if I amassed that many PUR points I would buy that for the lulz.

 
[quote name="jman2avatar" post="11588698" timestamp="1394159587"]Will Gamestop take the New super Mario's/Luigi bundle that came with the deluxe Wii U?[/quote]id like to know this as well
 
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
 
AsstronautJones said:
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
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Should have bought something cheap and burned his balls on the survey. Might get some training down there.

 
AsstronautJones said:
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
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Tell him that it's next Gen now. No one uses cheap ass av cables anymore lol.. No but seriously, uninformed employee.
 
AsstronautJones said:
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
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This is DEAD WRONG. They need to read up on their latest trade training documents. If they still refuse then ask for the DM's contact info.

 
coopscohen said:
PUR Reward for 125,000 points - Assassin's Creed 4 TV Commercial Ship

ac4ship_L.jpg


You could have your very own piece of the Assassin’s Creed franchise if you pick up one of these Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Ships. Used in an actual commercial, in a real bathtub, filled with some possibly real pirates, these limited availability ships will go fast. We’re talking ramming speed fast.

Note: These ships are heavily damaged from the filming of the commercial. These are the actual ships used during the filming of the commercial and are in "As Is" condition.
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All the PUR Rewards over the 50k coupon for $50 off have always been bullshit, unless you want the Gears 3 lifesize Lancer, but I'd rather have the $50 off since I could never cosplay a COG because a can't make/won't buy that armor.

 
AsstronautJones said:
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
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My Super Nintendo came with a Av composite cable (the last model snes). Can you ask that manager if his store accepts SNES trade ins and other technogical relics from the 1990s like AV cables? I'd appreciate the help. ;)

I was actually dumbfounded in 2007 when both my ps3 and 360 came with only composite video. I had a shitty old tv at the time that someone had left out next to the dumpster. Even that TV had component and one hdmi port.
 
AsstronautJones said:
Was told today by the manager trying to trade in my PS3 that I had to have the a/v cable and can't be replaced with a HDMI cable. Told them I'd try and trade it in tomorrow with another manager.
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If it were me, I'd call local Gamestops and ask "What all do I have to have with my PS3 in order to get full trade value?". If they don't specify component cables, then I'd ask if HDMI will work. Seems easier than wasting trips.

 
How often so they do the 100% extra on all systems trade deal? Wondering if I'd be waiting forever for one or not.
 
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So I am actually considering grabbing the Xbone Titanfall bundle.  Got a bunch of things to trade in.

Anyone know what a regular Wii with power cord, sensor bar, and one controller with the Wii Motion + add on is going for these days?

 
GCS said:
So I am actually considering grabbing the Xbone Titanfall bundle. Got a bunch of things to trade in.

Anyone know what a regular Wii with power cord, sensor bar, and one controller with the Wii Motion + add on is going for these days?
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I can't imagine that much, I know a while back the trade value for a Wii was 5 bucks

 
Yeah honestly you're better off selling on craigslist or a local buy/sell group on Facebook. One in my area people routinely buy Wii's for $75-$80
 
These are with the 30% bonus toward Titanfall. I just traded these in store today.

X1
TR:DE $35 (The email only said $30.50 yesterday.)

PS3
COD: Ghosts $30.80

X360
COD: Ghosts $28
 
The non-GC compatible model with the Motion+ controller (not the addon) I traded in last week got $52 after 30% bonus ($40 base). With the standard Wiimote it gets $35 base.  But if you're missing any of the covers, the refurb fee is $12.  The Motion+ adapter is an extra $3.25 base.

I reported these values earlier this week/late last week.  Plus, it's listed in their featured trade values on Gamestop.com.

I guess JP missed my post, since the values in the OP for the Wii are only partially updated.

 
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Ok thanks.  I guess I just need to take it up there and see what they offer me.  If we can $50 for I am happy with that as it has been sitting in a cabinet doing nothing for a while.

I have probably $100 worth of games to trade in based on my research so this could be another $50 and I have an ipod to trade as well that should get me another $100 with bump ups of course.  That would cover about half of the titanfall bundle so now I just have to decide if I am willing to pony up the other ~$200 for the bundle (was buying titanfall anyway).  It would be for my kid and I'm not convinced I want to spend the dough.  He does play my xbone more than I do though.

Dumb question here - if I have the DD version of a game installed on his xbone.  Can he come play it on my xbone if he signs under his account profile on my xbone?

 
I guess they have need for them again but I definitely remember $5 at one point because I was shocked and asked about it

I think it was back when they were trying to clear out their inventories for the new systems but I'm not entirely sure

 
ritchardf said:
if it makes you feel better, the price was jacked up even when they had none
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It was $59.99 at launch from GS though. They definitely jacked up the price after the shortage started. I found one at one of my local GS stores a couple of days ago and peeled the top sticker off to "reveal" a $59.99 price sticker after getting it home.

It is not like this is anything new for GS. I can even remember back in the day (e.g . 1996) when they were selling New N64's for $249.99 ($50 over MSRP) during the initial shortage.

 
Bobby's Universe said:
I want to finish playing COD ghosts, but $30.80 after promos is too good to pass up.
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Especially considering it's only $20 on newegg and BB will PM. I basically used the 2 copies to covers the tax on my Titanfall bundle. So if anybody trades in their x1s for $450 it's pretty much a even exchange if you were buying Titanfall anyways.
 
So I know this has been talked about but I want to make sure:

I am planning on getting the Titanfall bundle next week and will use some PUR coupons. I have enough points for a $50 and $10 but if I use a $25 then $10 then $5 i will still be able to use the $10 and $5 again in another transaction correct? Do they have to be given to the cashier in a certain order?
 
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