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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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Any other places (or promos) beat Gamestop's guaranteed $40 TIV of :xb1: Titanfall?

Edit: I think Walmart does by a $1 or so, but meh. Dealing with the mutants there is worse than at Gamestop. Not worth it to me.

 
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ChuckVsWorld said:
Tempting base with the 50% added. Debating on keeping mine or holding out for MK8.
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Same here, I haven't even played it.

But honestly Mario Kart is worth it I guess, & then there's smash.

I am never buying consoles straight retail again, unless I build up credit.

 
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Traded in my FIFA 14 today I got it as a gift and I bought one off the amazon deal yesterday.
FIFA 14 x1: 25 before bonuses (37.50) after
Same for ps4 because I asked.
Tomb Raider DE X1: 22 (34.20) was worth more than the ps4 version
BF4 x1: 25 (37.50)

Arkham origins 360: 15 (21)

Ds4: 30 (42)

Walmart bonus was not available in my area -_-
Ended up with 167.70 and paid off Mario kart!

Edit: also I was on the fence over turning my 2ds into a refurbished regular 3ds so I asked how much it would be worth. 55 before bonus/71.5 after.
 
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liquidburrito said:
50% trade in towards next gen system still works. I just called my local Gamestop and they told me it's still going on until Sunday.
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Flash15 said:
Someone said till Sunday is the last day without SOTW.

:360: Skyrim $7
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Thanks just got mine from repair and just deciding to buy a new one,

edit they need the usb charging cable mine never came with one when I bought it off AWD

 
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Just called both my local Gamestop's and neither of them have ever heard of the extra 20% bonus. Sucks because one is literally right next to a Walmart, and the other is within a 5 minute drive  from it.

 
TwistedShade said:
Just called both my local Gamestop's and neither of them have ever heard of the extra 20% bonus. Sucks because one is literally right next to a Walmart, and the other is within a 5 minute drive from it.
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Try going in and have them call someone higher up I went in traded in two copies of fifa 14 one ps4 copy and one xbox one copy and they quoted me $70 total I asked if that included the Walmart 20% since it literally in the same shopping plaza and the guy didn't know what I was talking about told him check his memos he couldn't find nothing so I told him to call someone else higher on the phone after 10 mins on the phone he processed the extra 20% after receiving the needed promo code to type in from who ever he called
 
I'm just going to take them to Walmart instead. They give better value for one game, and nearly the same for the other even with that 20% included, and I won't have to get hassled about using the credit towards a pre-order.

 
From my understanding it is 5 that raises a flag, but 6 would be the one that actually gets you looked at. Five just marks you, but for safety whenever I've done sometning like that I keep it at 4 and sometimes even 3. If the deal is really good I will push 4.

Edit but I try not to game the system too much, just enough to cover my needs.
 
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Some trade-ins I did earlier today.  All values before the preorder, PUR and Walmart promos.  The manager made me fully pay off the title I was preordering but I will just cancel the preorder the next time he isn't there.

:ps3:

Last of Us - 17

Dark Souls II - 25

Diablo III - 15

Lightning Returns - 22

:ps4:

Infamous - 27

Knack - 22

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Resistance Burning Skies - 4

 
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X360
Batman AO $15

Ps3
Resident Evil 6 $4
The Last of Us $17 (might have dropped, I think it was $18 yesterday)
Battlefield 4 $20

3DS
Lego Movie Video game $12

Came out to 108.80 with the pre-order bump plus the Wally 20%...the manager/assistant manager was looking over the shoulder of the employee that was helping me (he swore the promos didn't stack) he was obviously wrong

Thanks to BryanDGAF...I didn't realize my location was having the Wally bump until he made his posts
 
Just to throw this out there about the Walmart deal, if it hasn't been hit on quite yet.

I have yet to see anything acknowledging the specific trade deal through contact at my store. I am assuming, because of which, the offer may be currently limited to specific regions. Depending on how much trade traffic comes in from this week and probably next week, it could then switch to a company-wide offer.

I might be way off base, but, it's the best conclusion I could come up with.

 
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Just to throw this out there about the Walmart deal, if it hasn't been hit on quite yet.

I have yet to see anything acknowledging the specific trade deal through contact at my store. I am assuming, because of which, the offer may be currently limited to specific regions. Depending on how much trade traffic comes in from this week and probably next week, it could then switch to a company-wide offer.

I might be way off base, but, it's the best conclusion I could come up with.
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it supposed to be any gamestop near or next to a walmart location. I went in today to do a trade and the employee who usually a stupid one anyhow didn't know what I was talking about or anything. I explained it to him and he still didn't know and couldn't find a memo when I said checked for one so then finally I told him to call someone higher up then him and inquire he was on the phone 10 minutes and came back and apologized and said I was right and added my bonus after receiving the promo code to key into the computer to who ever he talked to. The funny part is when he did that I said so I was right huh and he said well I didn't know we were still running that promo even though just 10 minutes prior he acted like he didn't even know such a promo existed.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/report-gamestop-offering-extra-in-store-credit-to-fight-off-wal-mart/1100-6418595/

 
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it supposed to be any gamestop near or next to a walmart location. I went in today to do a trade and the employee who usually a stupid one anyhow didn't know what I was talking about or anything. I explained it to him and he still didn't know and couldn't find a memo when I said checked for one so then finally I told him to call someone higher up then him and inquire he was on the phone 10 minutes and came back and apologized and said I was right and added my bonus after receiving the promo code to key into the computer to who ever he talked to. The funny part is when he did that I said so I was right huh and he said well I didn't know we were still running that promo even though just 10 minutes prior he acted like he didn't even know such a promo existed.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/report-gamestop-offering-extra-in-store-credit-to-fight-off-wal-mart/1100-6418595/
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We are in the same parking lot center as a Walmart as well, and (as of Thursday, I should mention, as I had yesterday off) we had no contact from anybody including our DM and RM mentioning the EBC code for a 20% boost in trades. Before, even in this thread, I've seen specific bonuses (sometimes B2G1, sometimes 50% trade boost) that were limited to a few stores in Boston if my memory serves me well. It could have changed to the entire company yesterday, or today, but again, I still do believe it was limited to a test market. I could be wrong, and I will wholly admit it, but seeing a good portion of people say they have been to stores that have no idea of the promo is suspect.

 
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How many copies of the same game can be traded in per month before a soft ban might occur? Is it 4 or 5?
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If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't trade it in anymore! :cool:

Just making a light-hearted joke; I'm seeing a lot of heated comments in the AWD and Walmart threads about flipping / abuse today... :whistle2:? :wall:

 
I've been told at 2 locations you have to fully pay off the preorder to get the bonuses. Does anyone know if this is official policy? I was told by a store manager at one location and a 'key holder' at another.

 
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I've been told at 2 locations you have to fully pay off the preorder to get the bonuses. Does anyone know if this is official policy? I was told by a store manager at one location and a 'key holder' at another.
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I was told the same the other day when trying to get the 30% bonus. Before that, I was always able to just put $5 down and get the bonus. Though, I only did one trade in and it was with a guy that usually spouts BS.

 
slowdive21 said:
I've been told at 2 locations you have to fully pay off the preorder to get the bonuses. Does anyone know if this is official policy? I was told by a store manager at one location and a 'key holder' at another.
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I've been told that before too.

One of the times I was trading in 2 iPhone 5's and an iPad (not flips just old ones). I told the guy that I was going to take my trade to the other store down the street. He changed his story pretty quick, but I still took it to the other store. They were very happy to steal my $1000+ trade away.

The stores are graded on trade ins, so they don't want to let them walk out the door. IMO the best thing to do is show them that you're willing to take them elsewhere.

 
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That is pretty common for Gamestop employees though. No offense. Most either don't know anything or give out false information.
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None taken. Being on this side, there is little that GS does to inform each and every employee on what is happening. Hell, I would say often, only the Wednesday opener can tell you what games have had price changes. It's frustrating for us too when we have two guys who work once a week giving outdated information.
 
I've always $5 or say I trade in a $12 game, I just put that. I don't pay it off because then I can come in later on when I get more stuff to get rid of and then apply the bonus w/o having to do another pre-order or nonsense.

However, I know when I've traded in about $125+ towards I think Madden, they said since it was over the full amount, that I had to pay it off. Guess it depends on the employee?

 
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However, I know when I've traded in about $125+ towards I think Madden, they said since it was over the full amount, that I had to pay it off. Guess it depends on the employee?
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This is what I hate about Gamestop. It's a corporation. They have policies and procedures. I've never been to any other business where it seems to be acceptable for each employee to unilaterally change or create policies.

 
Wii System w/ Motion Plus Add On - $45  

ended up getting $67.50 after promos for my old wii towards a new system not bad.

 
For the value it fetches, it's not surprising at all, many of us like to trade after playing the game for a week or two, especially if you've been flipping for a while. Perhaps the person just didn't like it. Don't read too much into it.
 
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