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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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mcginnis said:
I don't know if this is all gamestops or just the one in my town but the gs employees told me they're running a stackable 20% trade in on all trades. So, he suggested that if I pre-ordered Destiny, I would get 20%+30% for pre-order plus 10% for pur pro member. The 20% ends next week. I'm gonna verify this tomorrow to trade in some accessories I don't need for the 60% extra :)
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slowdive21 said:
Maybe this is the 'wal mart' promo someone else mentioned?
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I can confirm that this was the case for the GS I visited near a Walmart. I traded in the games below towards a Watch Dogs :)ps4:) preorder and the employee said I picked a good time to trade in due to the 20% bonus promo they were running. I was not expecting that, and surprisingly it stacked with the 30% preorder bonus and 10% PUR, so I got even more than I was expecting--I'll put the after-bonuses values in parentheses next to the bases:

3/26

:360:

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - $8 ($12.80)

Saints Row IV - $13 ($20.80)

:ps3:

Portal 2 - $8 ($12.80)

Saints Row IV - $13 ($20.80)

The only negative thing about this is that I saw no signage indicating the bonus; if this is supposed to pull people away from going to Walmart, it should really be prominently displayed somewhere.

Also, the employee told me the promo lasts through Monday (3/31).

 
Wow 60%, that's a great deal. I have a gamestop near me that's next door to a walmart. I'm going to have to go tomorrrow for sure.
 
Flash15 said:
Anyone have the birthday coupon?
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XzMrHitDatHoezX said:
Can someone post the bday code please
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Their is a dedicated thread now for it. GS Bday Coupon

Also,

Expires: 5/31.

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Vigilante said:
I can confirm that this was the case for the GS I visited near a Walmart. I traded in the games below towards a Watch Dogs ( :ps4:) preorder and the employee said I picked a good time to trade in due to the 20% bonus promo they were running. I was not expecting that, and surprisingly it stacked with the 30% preorder bonus and 10% PUR, so I got even more than I was expecting--I'll put the after-bonuses values in parentheses next to the bases:

3/26

:360:

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - $8 ($12.80)

Saints Row IV - $13 ($20.80)

:ps3:

Portal 2 - $8 ($12.80)

Saints Row IV - $13 ($20.80)

The only negative thing about this is that I saw no signage indicating the bonus; if this is supposed to pull people away from going to Walmart, it should really be prominently displayed somewhere.

Also, the employee told me the promo lasts through Monday (3/31).
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This is great news. I will need to call a GS near Walmart to see if they have the 20% promo going on. Did the promo auto stack or did they have to do something to trigger it?

 
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DealSeeker2U said:
This is great news. I will need to call a GS near Walmart to see if they have the 20% promo going on. Did the promo auto stack or did they have to do something to trigger it?
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It auto-stacked, unless the employee hit some special keys--he didn't have to scan any barcodes.

 
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:360: Elite Console $60

:360: 120GB Hard Drive $8

:360: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim $8

:ps3: Portal 2 $8

:ps3: Madden 25 $17

No bonus at my GS though I didn't expect it. There are closer stores near it.

 
So I went to trade two 360 slim adapters earlier today to gs and they told me they are no longer taking them. Anybody else been refused like this? This is the second store I have problems. Sigh, I'm trying another store soon, but this sucks.

 
SJD said:
So I went to trade two 360 slim adapters earlier today to gs and they told me they are no longer taking them. Anybody else been refused like this? This is the second store I have problems. Sigh, I'm trying another store soon, but this sucks.
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Yes it happened to me with one of the key holders that I know outside of gamestop. He told me they got a memo from corporate saying not to accept generic slim adapters. He told me that whoever accepts a generic adapter is subject to disciplinary actions. Of course this is YMMV because I traded one down the street to a lower traffic store and they gladly accepted then lol.
 
Ok...was just curious cuz the 30% seems to stack with the 20% according to reports and guaranteed 40 is a promo like any other..ill try tomorrow
 
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Should I jump on a copy of Infamous now with the birthday coupon and my pur card or should I wait? I don't know if this will get a price drop since its the ps4 main exclusive right now.
 
Does the Infamous guaranteed $40 still get the PUR bonus or is it just $40?

Somebody trade some games in and let us know if the 20% stacks. I'm trying to decide whether to trade in at GS or Walmart.

 
I too would love to know if Infamous stacks with the Walmart 20% offer.  I just finished two playthroughs, and while I loved the game I can't see myself playing it much more.

 
wreckemtexastech said:
Slim adapters?
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Yes.

Fanboygamer said:
Yes it happened to me with one of the key holders that I know outside of gamestop. He told me they got a memo from corporate saying not to accept generic slim adapters. He told me that whoever accepts a generic adapter is subject to disciplinary actions. Of course this is YMMV because I traded one down the street to a lower traffic store and they gladly accepted then lol.
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Trying out another store today. If this one is the same, I'll just go to the gamestops near my workplace area.

 
My GS district just went through a manager shuffle this week.  2 of the store managers switched to other stores while 2 were promoted and transferred into 2 of the main stores I go to.  I don't recall so many managers switching stores all within a week.  Somewhat awkward since I get asked, "what are do you doing at this store??" The bummer is having to rebuild up my goodwill with the respective new store managers at my local stores. 
 
My local store wasn't doing the promotional 20% TIV boost.  Not surprised since the closest Walmart that accepts trades was a 20 minute drive away.
 
Also is anyone having luck getting the 50% bonus when trading in console for another next gen console?  I know it's not on the website anymore but it sounded like some people were still having luck earlier this week.  Infamous was really the main reason I bought the PS4 and there aren't many other games I'm too interested in for a while, so I'd love to trade it in if I could get $400 still.

I know someone will tell me I should just bring my PS4 into the Gamestop and try, but I'm hesitant to factory reset my console on the off chance they won't let me get the bonus.

Thanks!

 
I was hoping to find out the same thing. I want to go in today but would like to know if I'll need the coupon or not. Don't want to spend the points if I don't need to.
 
kmoyer21886 said:
Has anyone else has trouble returning the wii u/ps4/xb1 as part of the 50% more promotion? I'm going to be returning a new wii u in a week or two and hope I don't run into any trouble as I'd really hate to get stuck with this thing.
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Employee asked why I was returning my One console and I simply said Microsoft accidentally had a stacking coupon code and got one for cheaper. Which is true. He asked how much and I said $400 if he wanted to match. He chuckled and said he just bought one and knew the price would drop after he bought one. Got full amount back after he had to open a sealed One to make sure I didn't just try to get a free game.

Little does he know that there are plenty of ways to get a free game without stealing one.
 
ok, cross checked with a couple gamestops:

the 50% console bonus does not require a coupon and is active through sunday.

The 20% wm bonus depends on if the dm submitted the store (like they had to request it is my understanding). There is a GS that shares a parking lot with WM that is not doing the 20%, but the other one that is also by a different WM is doing it. I'm not sure if it is limited to one store per district or not.

 
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ok, cross checked with a couple gamestops:

The 20% wm bonus depends on if the dm submitted the store (like they had to request it is my understanding). There is a GS that shares a parking lot with WM that is not doing the 20%, but the other one that is also by a different WM is doing it. I'm not sure if it is limited to one store per district or not.
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Thanks, I guess I'll just call my local GS and ask if they're doing it. Hopefully they know.

Edit: they are. woot. Now I wonder how it actually works. Called another one first and he had no clue what I was talking about haha.

 
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Debating if I should trade in my xb1 and get $450 credit ( haven't turned it on in a month) for a ps4 ( already have one), then turn around and return it, and buy amazon gift cards, then get the xbox 1 with titanfall included for $450.

 
Thanks for the info, slowdive21!

I'll try to do my part: I went into Gamestop today to trade in Infamous SS.  Thankfully, they were also taking part in the Walmart 20% extra bonus; although this does not stack with the "guaranteed $40 trade in value", stacking this with the 30% toward a preorder resulted in a slightly higher trade in value.  If you aren't already planning to preorder something for other trades though, it might not be worth it.

I got $45.10 for Infamous SS and $42.50 for AC4 (and 15.60 for Wonderful 101, haha).

 
imac2much said:
Thanks for the info, slowdive21!

I'll try to do my part: I went into Gamestop today to trade in Infamous SS. Thankfully, they were also taking part in the Walmart 20% extra bonus; although this does not stack with the "guaranteed $40 trade in value", stacking this with the 30% toward a preorder resulted in a slightly higher trade in value. If you aren't already planning to preorder something for other trades though, it might not be worth it.

I got $45.10 for Infamous SS and $42.50 for AC4 (and 15.60 for Wonderful 101, haha).
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wtf. I'm trading in those same 3 games. Is AC IV for PS4? Plus possibly Wind Waker HD depending on what they give for it so probably just the 3 you said. Walmart gives $30.80 for Wind Waker so may save that one for WM.

 
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ShockandAww said:
wtf. I'm trading in those same 3 games. Is AC IV for PS4? Plus possibly Wind Waker HD depending on what they give for it so probably just the 3 you said. Walmart gives $30.80 for Wind Waker so may save that one for WM.
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Yep AC4 is for PS4. I'm not really sure which trade bonuses I got to be honest, as it seems I automatically got the "$10 extra trade in bonus for trading in 2 PS4 games" thing... but either way I was happy because I didn't expect to get so much for these games.

 
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