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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.

5/13

360

Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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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I just recently got an Ipad Air and installed the app last night, and I have to say that it is pretty awesome. Although the app does crash once in a while, it is super fast at searching values. It also makes it easy to type in a keyword like "Mario" and see every game with "Mario" in the title, automatically sorted by highest trade value. I was like a kid in a candy store checking values. That said I am not here to brag, but rather to offer my assistance to this thread.

I don't know if I can have the level of dedication as JP does but I am willing to provide help if there are values that are needed and I have access to the Ipad at home. I do hope people still check the OP first, but I would hope that others would be like me and offer assistance on values for those that can't get the iOS app. I know there has been some whining about people asking for TIV, but I would expect that to increase if we are able to help, and this thread seems more relevant than ever.

Finally, for everyone's sake, can we please all work to keep off topic discussion out of this thread.

 
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SJD said:
I guess asking them to refund my lost PUR points is a hassle or is there an easy way to do it?
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You can call the PUR number (1-877-676-GAME) to have them refund your points. It's always been a hassle for me, but that might just be because I try calling when they're likely busy--I'm put on hold and eventually hang up after no one picks up the phone after 15 minutes. :headache:

 
Base TIV as of 7/10/14:

Wii U

New Super Mario Bros U with Super Luigi U  $20

Wii

Metroid Prime Trilogy  $15

Xenoblade Chronicles  $15

DS

Mario Kart DS  $7

Pokémon Black  $14

Xbox 360

Gears of War  $0.40

Gears of War 2  $0.05

Gears of War 3  $0.75

Gears of War Judgment  $2

(The) Simpsons Game  $8

These are just some of the values not currently on the GS website, that I remember from last nights searching.

 
rlb said:
Ok, thanks. So now its 50%(30+10 PUR+10 App), but 30% must be used for a pre-order, or >7/14 its 60%(50+10 PUR), but can be used on anything?
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Pretty much. You can just trade in whatever starting 7/14 and get the bonus without buying or preordering anything.

 
Awesome! I got a ton of stuff to dump there, I wish that bonus 10% was still valid though. I plan on getting Fire Emblem on the Wii and 2 copies of Xenoblade w/ birthday coupon and 10%. Should come out to under $100. Then I'll sell one copy of Xenoblade and put the rest in my collection :D
 
Any chance GS is doing another bonus trade in on electronics soon?

I have an iphone that has decent value that I need to ditch but would love some bonus on top.

 
GCS said:
Any chance GS is doing another bonus trade in on electronics soon?

I have an iphone that has decent value that I need to ditch but would love some bonus on top.
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There will be a promo for electronics as well. From 7/14-7/28, you can get 25% bonus credit on electronics traded towards the purchase of a preowned phone/media player/tablet.
 
iPhone app bump is no longer showing on my ipad. Bonus done?

Found it. Jesus some GameStop stores have dick heads running them.
 
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Vigilante said:
You can call the PUR number (1-877-676-GAME) to have them refund your points. It's always been a hassle for me, but that might just be because I try calling when they're likely busy--I'm put on hold and eventually hang up after no one picks up the phone after 15 minutes. :headache:
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Had like a 3 minute call with them and got my points refunded. That was very efficient from them. That said, I had the rotten luck of getting an employee a few days ago who said they weren't taking the PS4 wired headpiece. I know it was false, but he insisted and I wasn't going to muck it up too much. He's new at the store and I'm a regular there, which kind of bothers me, since I've used it to my great benefit. I would like to burn him on the survey, but need to unload some games first. Decisions...

 
SJD said:
Had like a 3 minute call with them and got my points refunded. That was very efficient from them. That said, I had the rotten luck of getting an employee a few days ago who said they weren't taking the PS4 wired headpiece. I know it was false, but he insisted and I wasn't going to muck it up too much. He's new at the store and I'm a regular there, which kind of bothers me, since I've used it to my great benefit. I would like to burn him on the survey, but need to unload some games first. Decisions...
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Same here. My choices are burn them on the survey for being dicks, or continue to fly under the radar. I could just one of the other gamestops around me.

 
There's certain people to be dicks to, but with regulars like doc, it's kind of easy to assume he already searched. The bday thread is always hard to find.
 
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Jaashuaa said:
There's certain people to be dicks to, but with regulars like doc, it's kind of easy to assume he already searched. The bday thread is always hard to find.
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I can't really even tell who would be a regular and who wouldn't, thanks to the tablet I'm using. I'm sorry.
 
Rozz said:
That makes it even worse. You're acting like he doesn't matter as a CAG member.
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I cannot lie, I see us all make each other look like we don't matter on CAG all the time. And I'm not sure where you're going with this, but I said I'm sorry.
 
JP said:
Everyone knock it off or take it somewhere else. Don't care which.
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asspickle said:
Seriously, grow the fuck up people. You guys sound like a bunch of stupid 12 year olds.
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I love that the guy with the username "asspickle" has to tell the rest of you to act like grown ups ;).

But yeah, listen to JP (and asspickle). I am cleaning out all the nonsense but you know who you are...
 
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Having fun with the iPad App. The following is a complete list of Base TIV for Xbox One games. This should help get the OP fully up to date as there are some new listings in there as well. More systems to come as I have time. Other than adjusting text color, the formatting should allow for a simple cut and paste to the OP. I have also done some minimal naming clean up. Only caveat is that games with "The" at the beginning of the title will show under "T" in alphabetical order.

Angry Birds Star Wars - $5 (7/12/2014)

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $16 (7/12/2014)

Battlefield 4 - $20 (7/12/2014)

Call of Duty: Ghosts - $16 (7/12/2014)

Dead Rising 3 - $17 (7/12/2014)

EA Sports UFC - $26 (7/12/2014)

FIFA 14 - $22 (7/12/2014)

Fighter Within - $7 (7/12/2014)

Forza 5 - $17 (7/12/2014)

Just Dance 2014 - $14 (7/12/2014)

Kinect Sports Rivals - $20 (7/12/2014)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $12 (7/12/2014)

LEGO Movie Videogame - $14 (7/12/2014)

LEGO The Hobbit - $14 (7/12/2014)

Madden 25 - $12 (7/12/2014)

Metal Gear Sold V: Ground Zeroes - $7 (7/12/2014)

Murdered: Soul Suspect - $20 (7/12/2014)

NBA 2K14 - $17 (7/12/2014)

NBA Live 14 - $5 (7/12/2014)

Need for Speed: Rivals - $16 (7/12/2014)

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare - $15 (7/12/2014)

Rayman Legends - $12 (7/12/2014)

Ryse - $14 (7/12/2014)

Sniper Elite 3 - $20 (7/12/2014)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - $17 (7/12/2014)

Thief - $9 (7/12/2014)

Titanfall - $21 (7/12/2014)

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - $15 (7/12/2014)

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - $23 (7/12/2014)

Trials Fusion - $9 (7/12/2014)

Watch Dogs - $25 (7/12/2014)

Wolfenstein: The New Order - $20 (7/12/2014)

Zoo Tycoon - $11 (7/12/2014)

Zumba Fitness: World Party - $10 (7/12/2014)

 
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Here is a complete list of Base TIV for PS4 games. New Items are in red.

Angry Birds Star Wars - $5 (7/12/2014)

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $16 (7/12/2014)

Battlefield 4 - $20 (7/12/2014)

Bound by Flame - $18 (7/12/2014)

Call of Duty: Ghosts - $18 (7/12/2014)

Dynasty Warriors 8 XL Complete - $22 (7/12/2014)

EA Sports UFC - $26 (7/12/2014)

FIFA 14 - $22 (7/12/2014)

Infamous Second Son - $22 (7/12/2014)

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition - $8 (7/12/2014)

Just Dance 2014 - $13 (7/12/2014)

Killzone Shadow Fall - $8 (7/12/2014)

Knack - $8 (7/12/2014)

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - $12 (7/12/2014)

LEGO Movie Videogame - $14 (7/12/2014)

LEGO The Hobbit - $15 (7/12/2014)

Madden 25 - $12 (7/12/2014)

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes - $8 (7/12/2014)

MLB 14: The Show - $25 (7/12/2014)

Murdered: Soul Suspect - $20 (7/12/2014)

NBA 2K14 - $17 (7/12/2014)

NBA Live 14 - $5 (7/12/2014)

Need for Speed: Rivals - $17 (7/12/2014)

Pinball Arcade - $7 (7/12/2014)

Putty Squad - $5 (7/12/2014)

Rayman Legends - $14 (7/12/2014)

Sniper Elite 3 - $20 (7/12/2014)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - $16 (7/12/2014)

Thief - $9 (7/12/2014)

Tomb Raider Definitive Edition - $15 (7/12/2014)

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - $23 (7/12/2014)

Trials Fusion - $9 (7/12/2014)

Watch Dogs - $25 (7/12/2014)

Wolfenstein: The New Order - $20 (7/12/2014)

 
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