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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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)

None Currently.

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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Can we go back to people actually posting values when they trade? It's like it a ghost town in here for actual useful posts. Remember not everyone has an apple product and some of us actually read the op. There used to be values posted daily.

 
Anyone think the values for PS4 and XB1 games will go up? Seems odd games just dropped a by as much as $5 from a couple days ago. Was finally finished with Wolfenstein and Watch Dogs, so I wanted to get rid of them. Should've traded Wolfenstein in when it was $20...

 
Geco17 said:
Anyone think the values for PS4 and XB1 games will go up? Seems odd games just dropped a by as much as $5 from a couple days ago. Was finally finished with Wolfenstein and Watch Dogs, so I wanted to get rid of them. Should've traded Wolfenstein in when it was $20...
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Maybe during the holidays when they are desperate for used ps4 games. Usually the summer is when they are focused on getting as many trade-ins as they can to stock up on the holidays, so I believe they lower the base values but jack up the promos.

Not sure what will happen since they are now moving away from the whole promo % deals and just gonna start giving 20% higher base values instead.

 
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Hybrid5006 said:
Maybe during the holidays when they are desperate for used ps4 games. Usually the summer is when they are focused on getting as many trade-ins as they can to stock up on the holidays, so I believe they lower the base values but jack up the promos.

Not sure what will happen since they are now moving away from the whole promo % deals and just gonna start giving 20% higher base values instead.
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Yeah. I think I'll just try my luck and sit on them until the 50% trade in coupons kick it.

 
Is now the best time to trade in a console? Does the new trade in values they are trying going to apply to consoles? I have a cow boom PS4 and don't know if I should trade it now or wait.
 
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Ultra Street Fighter IV :ps3: $15

Didn't trade it in because the value was too low for a game that released on Tuesday.  I'll give USFIV another whirl, but I'm so used to playing SFIII:3rd Strike that I think SFIV pales in comparison.

 
Joe Fongul said:
Ultra Street Fighter IV :ps3: $15

Didn't trade it in because the value was too low for a game that released on Tuesday. I'll give USFIV another whirl, but I'm so used to playing SFIII:3rd Strike that I think SFIV pales in comparison.
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this is the 4th-5th release of this game and it retails for what 40$ ? how much more were you expecting ? lol. 15$ before bonuses is half of its msrp
 
Original Vita trades in for $100 on the GS mobile...30% makes it kind of tempting to trade in now.

Except SAO is coming out this month....doh!

 
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Can i only put 5 towards one of those games or do I have to pay it off
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The Last of Us is already out, so you'd have to pay that off. The other 2 depend on the employee you get, some will make you use all the credit, others will let you just put $5 down.

 
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So I went to gamestop and traded in ps vita. I put 5 towards COD AW. So I got 140 for the vita. 20 for 16 gb memory card. 9 for 8 gb memory card. I got 5 each for terraway and LBP. Then I purchased the 3DSXL for 179.99. I had no out of pocket cost. Also I purchased the vita originally from BB for 169. So not to shabby.
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Base prices please.
 
Base today 8/11

PS4

Infamous second son 20$ base

XBOX ONE

Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes 10$ base

with the plus 15 promos I picked layton and put 25 (minimum) on the order 1886 CE

 
Looks like GS tanked quite a few values as now the highest games are Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario World 3D at $23. A $3 and $2 drop on both of those. Have to look through my pile for the 50% trade in to see if any of those values tanked as well.

 
$100 base for vita is high. Scarcity of new units must be pushing up preowned sales. The Borderlands bundle went OOS everywhere really fast and Sony isn't refilling the channel. As a Vita owner and fan, it worries me.
 
cg8889 said:
Looks like GS tanked quite a few values as now the highest games are Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario World 3D at $23. A $3 and $2 drop on both of those. Have to look through my pile for the 50% trade in to see if any of those values tanked as well.
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It's so they can give them the ole 20%, you're getting more now! boost.

 
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$100 base for vita is high. Scarcity of new units must be pushing up preowned sales. The Borderlands bundle went OOS everywhere really fast and Sony isn't refilling the channel. As a Vita owner and fan, it worries me.
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the vita and all games will be off shelves by end of the year, every store around me is shrinking its sell area. Even still when I visited 3 Best Buys yesterday they all had the BL2 vita bundles, one had 5+ but they are all still $199. I hope sometime soon BB decides to clearance out all the vita stuff (some stores have apparently been clearing out vita games), although at this point there really aren't a whole lot I'd want anymore, I tried finding a vita game to buy at Target with the $15 promo but came up blank.

the two biggest things hurting the vita now are lack of new games, and that is not going to change anytime soon, and the idiotic proprietary memory card. I'd buy more digital games but every one has that agonizing decision of "ok... well, I'd have to delete a game I already own to play this one... nah, its not worth it."

 
I was thinking of the original PSP just to play the Ace Combat PSP games. With a bunch of games on the older PSP, does that mean Orig. PSP > Vita?

 
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Man getting 130 $ for my vita is seriously tempting me to get rid of it . I payed 200$ for the one that came with a year of ps plus , so in my eyes I payed 150 + tax . In the end I love the remote play feature with ps4 too much to part with it . Especially with Diablo 3 ultimate evil right around the corner , seems like a perfect game to remote play on vita .
 
[quote name="sovereignNX-73811" post="11999753" timestamp="1407772269"]I was thinking of the original PSP just to play the Ace Combat PSP games. With a bunch of games on the older PSP, does that mean Orig. PSP > Vita?[/quote] well, it has alot more (and great) games than the vita plus its way cheaper. Right now psp>vita.

Its sad that Sony doesn't care for the vita at all. They are like "we just don't want to games for this thing anymore, so we'll use it as a second screen for the ps4."
 
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