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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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Actually it's in the OP

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
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Can someone explain how this works?

30% Extra In-Store Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade subject to manager approval. Offer valid only towards items normally accepted in trade. 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. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra in-store credit applies only when trading games and accessories. It does not apply to the trade of systems or consumer electronics. 

If a PS4 trades in for $265 base, why does it list $344.50 on the Featured Trade Values if the 30% extra in-store credit doesn't apply to the trade of systems? o_O #aconfusedCAG

I would love to get 344.50 for it!

 
I just got bound by flame "new" for 24.99 with a coupon and a discount, but it' was gutted. Is the 30 day return policy changed at all because it was already opened by them?
 
Jourdanaire said:
I just got bound by flame "new" for 24.99 with a coupon and a discount, but it' was gutted. Is the 30 day return policy changed at all because it was already opened by them?
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If you can, go back to the store and ask if they can apply the circular seal they should have put on it in the first place; unless you have that, you won't be able to return it.

 
jvang117 said:
Can someone explain how this works?

30% Extra In-Store Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade subject to manager approval. Offer valid only towards items normally accepted in trade. 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. PowerUp Rewards Pro 10% extra in-store credit applies only when trading games and accessories. It does not apply to the trade of systems or consumer electronics. [/size]

If a PS4 trades in for $265 base, why does it list $344.50 on the Featured Trade Values if the 30% extra in-store credit doesn't apply to the trade of systems? o_O #aconfusedCAG

I would love to get 344.50 for it!
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I think that is only saying you won't get the extra 10% pro members usually get when trading in games not that the 30% won't apply to systems
 
:pS3: UFC Undisputed 3 - 12

Now I assume this has been already figured out. Since I know how smart you guys are, but has anyone else used the 10% GI more than once? The clerk scanned the same coupon for my wife and I. So do they not have unique numbers or does the same one just work more than once? As in, even though they have unique numbers you can use the same one repeatedly? Was this all know or did I just open up a loophole?

 
Jaashuaa said:
:ps3: UFC Undisputed 3 - 12

Now I assume this has been already figured out. Since I know how smart you guys are, but has anyone else used the 10% GI more than once? The clerk scanned the same coupon for my wife and I. So do they not have unique numbers or does the same one just work more than once? As in, even though they have unique numbers you can use the same one repeatedly? Was this all know or did I just open up a loophole?
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If they let us use the birthday coupon multiple times, then the GI coupon must be no different..

Try it. :p

 
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Jaashuaa said:
:ps3: UFC Undisputed 3 - 12

Now I assume this has been already figured out. Since I know how smart you guys are, but has anyone else used the 10% GI more than once? The clerk scanned the same coupon for my wife and I. So do they not have unique numbers or does the same one just work more than once? As in, even though they have unique numbers you can use the same one repeatedly? Was this all know or did I just open up a loophole?
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I've used the same code at different stores in different transactions. It's just the one code like the b-day coupon, so it can be used repeatedly (though you shouldn't go overboard, lest it be deactivated early).

 
Quick question for anyone who knows. . .

I pre-ordered Mario Kart 8 at Gamestop, and have it fully paid off.

I paid off ~$40.xx with trade ins, then went back at a later time and paid the remaining balance, about $10 with trade in credit, and $10 on my credit card. 

As Gamestop isn't offering much of a preorder bonus other than a poster, I was going to cancel my preorder and get it elsewhere.

If I take in the second receipt which just shows I paid $10 in trade in and $10 on my card, will I get my money back on my card, trade in card, or a combo of both?

Thanks in advance!

 
gundal_D said:
Quick question for anyone who knows. . .

I pre-ordered Mario Kart 8 at Gamestop, and have it fully paid off.

I paid off ~$40.xx with trade ins, then went back at a later time and paid the remaining balance, about $10 with trade in credit, and $10 on my credit card.

As Gamestop isn't offering much of a preorder bonus other than a poster, I was going to cancel my preorder and get it elsewhere.

If I take in the second receipt which just shows I paid $10 in trade in and $10 on my card, will I get my money back on my card, trade in card, or a combo of both?

Thanks in advance!
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you don't have to take your receipt. Just go there and say you wanna cancel it (by your phone number or card) and they'll refund you how you paid with it. You won't lose the trade bonus either.

 
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you don't have to take your receipt. Just go there and say you wanna cancel it (by your phone number or card) and they'll refund you how you paid with it. You won't lose the trade bonus either.
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"I'm going to give it to you this time, but next time you are going to lose the bonus"

I lol'd but yes don't do it very often,

Does it show up on the screen?

 
Flash15 said:
you don't have to take your receipt. Just go there and say you wanna cancel it (by your phone number or card) and they'll refund you how you paid with it. You won't lose the trade bonus either.
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So in this instance, they'll be able to see how I paid for it and refund me $50 in trade credit, and $10 to my card?

Thanks again and sorry for the follow-up question lol.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Are you just reading it to them Vigilante? Does anyone have it written down? Maybe pm me it? He took my coupon after my wife used it.
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The past couple of times, I just said the code (I don't need it written down since it's easy to memorize). Look back through this thread for images of the coupon.

 
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gundal_D said:
So in this instance, they'll be able to see how I paid for it and refund me $50 in trade credit, and $10 to my card?

Thanks again and sorry for the follow-up question lol.
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yeah, can't see why not. you can take the receipt to feel safe if anything. but they'll refund how you paid.

 
darkjedi187 said:
Whats the current trade deal?
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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
  • MLB 14 The Show
  • Kirby Triple Deluxe
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
  • Murdered Soul Suspect
Valid 4/28/14 - 5/18/14

 
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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
  • MLB 14 The Show
  • Kirby Triple Deluxe
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
  • Murdered Soul Suspect
Valid 4/28/14 - 5/18/14
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To intercept the question(s) that will get asked anyway, that 40% is WITH PUR, 30% without.

 
with all the bonuses i got 37.50 for bf4 ps4 and 12 for twilight princess nintendo select. unfortunately you must put the extra 30 percent on the pre order which I will be cancelling.

 
Anyone trade lego hobbit on ps4 lately? I'm too lazy to call gamestop and get a quote. I've been following the thread but haven't seen it listed
 
Didnt see a thread for this but got email from gamestop.

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Can i trade in to get bonus and pre order the new one without kinect and then cancel it later and still get the trade amount listed?

Cant get the image to work, 125 for ps3 20gb or higher and 360 250gb or higher and 75 for base models of both

 
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Didnt see a thread for this but got email from gamestop.

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Can i trade in to get bonus and pre order the new one without kinect and then cancel it later and still get the trade amount listed?

Cant get the image to work, 125 for ps3 20gb or higher and 360 250gb or higher and 75 for base models of both
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That's what I was thinking, but I have been ordering and canceling to often so I don't think I'm going to do it. It's a preorder so you should be able to do that.

 
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What all do you need to trade in a ps3? I have a 60gb fat that I got from awd that is b/c and been meaning to switch my current ps3 to that one, would trade in my current ps3 that I would put the 60gb HD from the other ps3 in and move my current 500gb hd to the BC ps3 and keep and use it.

Just need the ps3 with the 60gb hd in it, a six axis and cable?

 
I made a 1 dollar donation to make a wish foundation last week. I got the 40% extra trade in promotion code, does it include the 10% PUR membership, making this trade offer 50% or is it just 40%?

 
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