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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 know people hate folks asking for values, but does anyone know the base values/current trade in for Titanfall (360)? Is the $30 in the topic the base or after bonuses?

 
BrownThunder said:
I know people hate folks asking for values, but does anyone know the base values/current trade in for Titanfall (360)? Is the $30 in the topic the base or after bonuses?
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It might change today with the 50% promo, but I got $27 base value for it yesterday, $40.50 after 30% preorder promo, 10% PUR, and 10% GI coupon.

I didn't want to risk the base dropping, so I traded it in before this 50% promo began.

 
Am I doing this right? Where can I find the coupon in the June Game Informer online magazine?

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Previous pasts say it's in the physical magazine only.

 
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BrownThunder said:
I know people hate folks asking for values, but does anyone know the base values/current trade in for Titanfall (360)? Is the $30 in the topic the base or after bonuses?
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Taken from http://www.gamestop.com/trade-values

:360:

Titanfall

$35.10

$37.80


First value is base + 30%, second is with 10% PUR on top of it. Difference is 2.70 (10% of base value), so multiply by 10 and it's $27.

So, with the 50% (plus PUR) you'd be looking at 43.20, unless they tanked values. But then again at the top of the page, it says

Trade Values as of 5/5/2014*
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Prison Mike said:
The 15% coupon being discussed a page back is issued to your PUR account if you had a nearby store close down I believe. Usually 3 coupons are issued and 15% off a new product is one of them.

The GI coupon is 10%. Has anyone even tried to stack it with the 30% towards the pre order games?
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I have 4 of the 15% coupons, and now that I think about there are 3 or 4 stores around me that I went to that are gone.

 
I have a few base values for you guys

5/5/14

:ps4: Amazing Spider-Man 2 - 25.00

:360: Dark Souls 2 - 25.00

:360: South Park Stick of Truth - 22.00

:xb1: Lego Marvel Super Heroes - 20.00

 
im thinking about trading in ffx vita today to get max value and then renting it out to finish the platnum. i only have to finish aurons grid and to beat yu yevon left
 
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Does anyone know if Gamestop website shows what you can pre order for the 30% bonus? I can't find it anywhere and I am trying to see if the new PS Vita Borderlands 2 bundle is on it. 

Solved: I didn't relize that info was in the first page. lol talk about rook mistake

 
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I can 100% CONFIRM that the 10% Game Informer Coupon stacks to give you a 70% BONUS if you are a Power Up Rewards Member. No override required or anything special. Just scan the coupon after all the other bonuses are applied.

Just traded in a bunch of stuff. I will add TIVs later.

 
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Hmmmm... Good to know. Thanks for the heads up. I don't have a game informer coupon but I'd like to trade in some games I got from the BBY glitch to get the Vita Slim Bundle.

 
SadPanda99 said:
How so, wouldn't you get the same with the 50% bonus ?
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This is why:

Trenchalicious said:
I can 100% CONFIRM that the 10% Game Informer Coupon stacks to give you a 70% BONUS if you are a Power Up Rewards Member. No override required or anything special. Just scan the coupon after all the other bonuses are applied.

Just traded in a bunch of stuff. I will add TIVs later.
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:wall: :bomb:

major morgan said:
The base has stayed the same, so he probably just regrets trading his yesterday when he could have an extra $2.50 by trading it today instead.
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Exactly, though based on the above confirmation, it would have been an extra $5.00. :-({|=

The only comfort I could take from this is if values drop tomorrow, since I wouldn't have had any other opportunity to get to a GS today.

 
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Here are some TIV for 5/5/14. Value in () is after 70% Bonus (10% PUR, 50% Trade Bonus, 10% GI Coupon)

PS3

Mortal Kombat Komplete - $8 ($13.60)

Madden NFL 25 - $13 ($22.10)

PS4

Infamous Second Sun - $27 ($45.90)

Assassin's Creed IV -  $22 ($37.40)

Wii U

Pikmin 3 -  $25 ($42.50)

Xbox One

Titanfall - $27 ($45.90)

Dead Rising 3 - $17 ($28.90)

Xbox 360

Battlefield 4 - $10 ($17.00)

Left 4 Dead 2 - $10 ($17.00)

WWE 13' - $12 ($20.40)

Injustice Gods Among Us Regular Edition - $12 ($20.40)

Civilization Revolution - $8 ($13.60)

 
Trenchalicious said:
I can 100% CONFIRM that the 10% Game Informer Coupon stacks to give you a 70% BONUS if you are a Power Up Rewards Member. No override required or anything special. Just scan the coupon after all the other bonuses are applied.

Just traded in a bunch of stuff. I will add TIVs later.
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Are you able to confirm that you didn't need to purchase a used game to get the 50% to work?

 
Is there a scan of the coupon out there?  The clown who had me signed up for Game Informer decided to mark down digital subscription without asking me.  Didn't think it would be an issue until now.

 
Confirmed 70%  :D/

:ps3:

GTA V - 20

COD Black Ops 2 - 8

The Last of Us - 14

:ps4:

COD Ghosts - 20

No need to buy anything, promo stacks with coupon and 10% PUR 

 
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I'm seeing that the PS Vita goes for $104 trade in on Gamestop website.

Is there some promo going on or is that really the price?

 
Alamo said:
hmm,

is it possible to pre order something and then cancel it, and get the credit back?
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Yes, though you shouldn't do that on the same trip. Alternatively, if you don't mind keeping the credit in limbo for a short time, you can pick up the game when it releases (so I'd recommend preordering something that releases soon, like Watch Dogs or MK8) and return it later for a full refund.

 
Vigilante said:
Yes, though you shouldn't do that on the same trip. Alternatively, if you don't mind keeping the credit in limbo for a short time, you can pick up the game when it releases (so I'd recommend preordering something that releases soon, like Watch Dogs or MK8) and return it later for a full refund.
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I woulnd't mind go that route so I'll try it.

thanks guys.

 
5/5

LoZ: Twilight Princess - $8
Super Mario Land 3D - $13

Animal Crossing Wild World - $8 (ouch)

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars (DS) - $10

Mario Kart DS - $12

 
5/5

:3ds: Mario Party Island Tour $17.00

:3ds: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D $13.00

:vita: Final Fantasy X HD $15.00

:xb1: Dead Rising 3 $17.00

:ps3: Final Fantasy XIII - $4.00

:ps3: Sleeping Dogs - $3.50

:ps3: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale - $3.00

:ps3: Madden NFL 25 - $13.00

:360: Disney: Epic Mickey 2 - $7.00

:360: WWE 13 - $12.00

:360: Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY - $2.00

:360: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - $7.00

 
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plus1zero said:
I need to trade FFX HD for vita. looks like it's fetching a decent amount
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I'm not sure what to do with my copy. The FFX-2 code works, but I was actually looking forward to playing the FFX cart after knocking a couple more Vita games out of my backlog. I'm not sure if it would be easy to re-acquire the cart later on (it wouldn't matter that the FFX-2 code isn't available), and if so, at a low enough price to justify trading it in now.

On the other hand, I have more GS credit than I know what to do with, so I'm not desperate for more. :whistle2:k

plus1zero said:
Nekro are those base or with the 50%?
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I'm betting those are base values since they wouldn't all end in $x.00 otherwise.

 
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plus1zero said:
I need to trade FFX HD for vita. looks like it's fetching a decent amount
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I'm not sure what to do with my copy. The FFX-2 code works, but I was actually looking forward to playing the FFX cart after knocking a couple more Vita games out of my backlog. I'm not sure if it would be easy to re-acquire the cart later on (it wouldn't matter that the FFX-2 code isn't available), and if so, at a low enough price to justify trading it in now.

On the other hand, I have more GS credit than I know what to do with, so I'm not desperate for more. :whistle2:k

 
The coupon code is all the same for everyone, I checked multiple GI issues at GS and wanted to confirm that. So if you had just the code, you can have a GS employee type it in.

TIV

MLB 14 The Show PS3- $25

Black Ops PS3- $3

Batman: AO PS3- $13

Titanfall 360- $27

NFS: Rivals PS4- $23

Batman:AC Wii U- $5

With 70% bonus, I came up to $163.20. Not bad :D

 
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bob330i said:
The other thing to note if you didn't know, the extra credit will go onto a TIV card. I'm presuming you'd trading in your Vita for $104.
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Yeah, doing it for thre $104.

so it's different than normal card?

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nvm: I think I see what you mean.

 
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Thanks for the confirmation on the code stacking. Can someone post the EBC code for the GI 10% since its universal?

 
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