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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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JohnnySucco said:
It's just a new set-up for the trade offers page. If you hit the side arrow on the banner ads it still shows up as does the 50% console bonus towards PS4 or Xbox One.
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It's actually a little different promo.
Previous offer (ended 6-22) was all titles featured at E3...current offer is select titles.

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jinxpalm said:
30% E3 bonus is over or no?
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Stopped by a GS today and they still applied the E3 bonus. The little flyer said it should be over but there was signage all over the store and the bonus was applied without me even bringing it up. They even sent me out with a flyer advertising the bonus.
 
asspickle said:
I wish I could find the Mario Kart Wii U bundle at GS. I got a good amount of credit built up but they're OOS everywhere. Any chance of a restock incoming?

PS4

Assassins Creed Black Flag - $16
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it was a one time run for bundle sadly i got stuck gettting the mario bundle and evne that i had to call 3 game stops for . mario kart is making wii u sell like hotcakes

 
The awkward to confrontation person in me is getting ready for the upcoming bloodbath. Currently have 11 Preorders spread between two Gamestop's and I'll probably cancel half of them and put that money towards the Destiny PS4.

I always get anxious cancelling things because they always play 20 questions about getting something else, or why I'm cancelling it.  :wall:

 
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Today, 6/25

:360:
2K Essentials Collection $5.50
Anarchy Reigns $1
Armored Core 4 $1
Army of Two The 40th Day $1.50
Assassin's Creed II $2
Asura's Wrath $3
Battlefield 2 Modern Combat $1
Bayonetta $2
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare $1
Call of Duty Black Ops $6
Call of Duty World At War $1.50
Castlevania Lords of Shadow $3
Dead Island GOTY $1.50
Dead Island Riptide $6
Dead or Alive 4 $.75
Dead or Alive 5 $2
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 $.75
Dead Rising 2 $3
Dreamcast Collection $1.50
Dynasty Warriors Gundam $1.50
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 $4
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 $8
Final Fantasy XIII $2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 $3.50
Front Mission Evolved $.75
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra $1.50
Halo 3 $.75
Halo Wars $2
Infinite Undiscovery $1.50
Iron Man 2 $4
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean $5
Mass Effect $1
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance $3
Need for Speed The Run $1.50
Saints Row Double Pack $7
Tekken 6 $3.50
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 $4
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends $2.50
Test Drive Unlimited 2 $4
Thor: God of Thunder $2.50
Tomb Raider $3
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 $8
Zone of the Enders HD Collection $2
 
Sky Ray said:
Today, 6/25

:360:
2K Essentials Collection $5.50
Anarchy Reigns $1
Armored Core 4 $1
Army of Two The 40th Day $1.50
Assassin's Creed II $2
Asura's Wrath $3
Battlefield 2 Modern Combat $1
Bayonetta $2
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare $1
Call of Duty Black Ops $6
Call of Duty World At War $1.50
Castlevania Lords of Shadow $3
Dead Island GOTY $1.50
Dead Island Riptide $6
Dead or Alive 4 $.75
Dead or Alive 5 $2
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 $.75
Dead Rising 2 $3
Dreamcast Collection $1.50
Dynasty Warriors Gundam $1.50
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 $4
Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 $8
Final Fantasy XIII $2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 $3.50
Front Mission Evolved $.75
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra $1.50
Halo 3 $.75
Halo Wars $2
Infinite Undiscovery $1.50
Iron Man 2 $4
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean $5
Mass Effect $1
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance $3
Need for Speed The Run $1.50
Saints Row Double Pack $7
Tekken 6 $3.50
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 $4
Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends $2.50
Test Drive Unlimited 2 $4
Thor: God of Thunder $2.50
Tomb Raider $3
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 $8
Zone of the Enders HD Collection $2
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Did you trade away your whole 360 collection? Lol
 
Kazeno Katana said:
The awkward to confrontation person in me is getting ready for the upcoming bloodbath. Currently have 11 Preorders spread between two Gamestop's and I'll probably cancel half of them and put that money towards the Destiny PS4.

I always get anxious cancelling things because they always play 20 questions about getting something else, or why I'm cancelling it. :wall:
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Won't your account get flagged

 
Kazeno Katana said:
Do they flag you for cancelled preorders?
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Well, I was paying them off and canceling for a while.

They basically told me that to stop. They said "next time" I wasn't going to get the credit haha.

I'm pretty sure thats bullshit but whatever

I'm guessing after a while they do flag you though.

I don't really know for sure. Somone else will maybe.

 
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Kazeno Katana said:
The awkward to confrontation person in me is getting ready for the upcoming bloodbath. Currently have 11 Preorders spread between two Gamestop's and I'll probably cancel half of them and put that money towards the Destiny PS4.

I always get anxious cancelling things because they always play 20 questions about getting something else, or why I'm cancelling it. :wall:
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Yeah my store is the same way when it comes to preorders. They always give me a hard time when I cancel. I sometimes wait and cancel preorders on new employees because they usually don't care. Heck i think everyone at my local store right now is new except for the manager who has been there for quite some time.

 
Eternal Session said:
Really wish Gamestop would bring back the bonus on used games. Getting really tired of preordering stuff to get the bonus.
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Seriously. I used to trade in at Gamestop all the time and a big reason I don't anymore is my store never does the 50% bonus when other stores do and the used game bonus has been gone for awhile. I don't buy new games from them because I get them from Best Buy for 20% off, so I don't want to preorder anything and I don't want to always be canceling preorders and piss off employees. It's easier to just trade at Best Buy, but I miss having Gamestop credit to play with.

 
Anyone have any luck returning something that had a PUR coupon attached and get that amount back? I bought an Xbox One Headset Adapter not realizing that it sold for $30 at GS. Really dropped the ball there, but was desperate since it was the only place I had credit at. 

 
You guys are bitches. Just always remember that credit on preorders is yours. They can't keep it from you or make it disappear. Also, no you don't get flagged for canceling preorders.
 
Jaashuaa said:
You guys are bitches. Just always remember that credit on preorders is yours. They can't keep it from you or make it disappear. Also, no you don't get flagged for canceling preorders.
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It's got nothing to do with that. You just can't cancel a preorder as soon as you place it, leaving $5 there until the next time. And before you say that yes I can since it's my credit, believe me, you can't. The DM already told me I can't. I know that Gamestop would technically allow it, but the DM's word is law at Gamestop.

 
Geco17 said:
Anyone have any luck returning something that had a PUR coupon attached and get that amount back? I bought an Xbox One Headset Adapter not realizing that it sold for $30 at GS. Really dropped the ball there, but was desperate since it was the only place I had credit at.
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You're hosed I think. When a coupon is used, it's typically gone just like any other coupon. It's not like it's an unredeemed coupon where they can look up that you didn't use it.

I can see this being abused if they allowed you to get full credit back.

 
bob330i said:
You're hosed I think. When a coupon is used, it's typically gone just like any other coupon. It's not like it's an unredeemed coupon where they can look up that you didn't use it.

I can see this being abused if they allowed you to get full credit back.
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Bob, you seem pretty knowledgeable about GS coupons.

I have an unused $20 off any used game coupon which I would like to get my 16k points back on. Is there a way to return the coupon and get the points back in my account?

 
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bob330i said:
You're hosed I think. When a coupon is used, it's typically gone just like any other coupon. It's not like it's an unredeemed coupon where they can look up that you didn't use it.

I can see this being abused if they allowed you to get full credit back.
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You can, its just more work. I do this when I want to clear out my points, buy something with the pur coupon, then go back and exchange it for something else, then go to another store to return it. after the exchange your new receipt wont have the pur coupon on it anymore. I use to be able to just buy and return and get the full value back but now they're pretty strict about not refunding the value of the coupon.

 
crustybooger said:
You can, its just more work. I do this when I want to clear out my points, buy something with the pur coupon, then go back and exchange it for something else, then go to another store to return it. after the exchange your new receipt wont have the pur coupon on it anymore. I use to be able to just buy and return and get the full value back but now they're pretty strict about not refunding the value of the coupon.
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I think this may work but I personally have never tried it. I would probably guess that the store you're doing the exchange at has to be cool about it. Plus you'd probably should find something that was identical in price so that there is no money/credit exchanged. I'd also add that you might want to ask for a gift receipt and do the exchange using that instead of the original receipt so it's not out in the open that you used a coupon.

What may have a higher chance of working, which I've done once and others have done, is to let the coupon expire then call into the GS help line and tell them you didn't use the coupon (forgot about it?) and ask for the points to be put back onto your account. In my call, they said it would be a one time adjustment, but I think others have been able to do this on a couple different occasions on the same PUR account. Good luck.

 
Trades from today 6/26/14
Base values:

PS3
GTA V $20
WWE 2K14 $10

Wii U
New Super Mario Bros U $14
New Super Luigi U $8
 
Nephilim_BC said:
whats the most I can get out of trading in a 3DS XL? I dont see any deals for trading in towards pre-owned or anything.
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50% bonus but that would require you to put it towards a new ps4 or xbox one and then return the console.

30% if you put it towards something from E3. same as the above, after you trade it cancel your preorder.

GS promo's have been such a hassle lately.

 
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crustybooger said:
50% bonus but that would require you to put it towards a new ps4 or xbox one and then return the console.

40% if you put it towards something from E3. same as the above, after you trade it cancel your preorder.

GS promo's have been such a hassle lately.
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30%* since PUR doesn't work on console trade ins.

 
Geco17 said:
Anyone have any luck returning something that had a PUR coupon attached and get that amount back? I bought an Xbox One Headset Adapter not realizing that it sold for $30 at GS. Really dropped the ball there, but was desperate since it was the only place I had credit at.
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yea contact CSM you will need the reciept you used the coupon on.

 
Anyone want to trade out some PUR points for something? I'd like to get my hands on a $50 off any item, but none of my accounts have quite enough points. PM me if interested.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOr9yRrNlWg

Meet Sarah, who traded her Wii and games and smartphone for a new wii u....gamestop failed to mention after the trade Sarah got banned from gamestop because LOSS PREVENTION didn't like the fact she left the store without a pre order and took advantage of a trade promo....

can you tell i'am still bitter....lol

 
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hey saw the kinect xbox one camera was rumored at $40 trade with the e3 bonus we are looking at $56...not bad. Could pay off Madden 15 with that...Just obtained a buy 2 get 1 coupon. I noticed the FINE print does not allow ANY consumer electronics like IPAD etc. Odd. It says you can do a system as long as it is not the FREE item. Not bad if you need a 3ds xl Special edition. A store could order one for you. You could also do a P4 transformers dark spark, Mario kart 8 and watch dogs. Not bad all for $100 credit... that's $33 a game.

 
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