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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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I just got back from my local store that was doing the 50% trade-in this weekend. I'm no longer a PowerUp Rewards member (so I couldn't try to stack the 10% from that), but I can confirm that I was able to use the printout of the GI coupon from earlier in this thread on top of the 50% for a 60% total extra trade-in value.

:360: X360

Far Cry 3 - $5

Saints Row the Third - $2.50

Came to $12 after all was said and done, not too bad!

 
[quote name="aircobra" post="11766247" timestamp="1400360773"]He has no defense. He posts stupid shit all the time.[/quote]I don't mean to

It didn't say the price on the website so I just wanted to know
 
Does anyone how many transactions back a Gamestop employee can look up on your account?
I purchased 2 South Park games a couple of months ago (one for the ps3 and one for 360). A couple of days later, I got the price adjusted because they went on sale.

I have been getting these smart azz lines from Gamestop employees referencing South Park. I thought it was random, but then today the employee was like "how many copies of South Park did you buy?" Lol I guess it shows up like I bought 4 in total, but I've purchased at least 20 games since then
 
Bobby's Universe said:
Does anyone how many transactions back a Gamestop employee can look up on your account?
I purchased 2 South Park games a couple of months ago (one for the ps3 and one for 360). A couple of days later, I got the price adjusted because they went on sale.

I have been getting these smart azz lines from Gamestop employees referencing South Park. I thought it was random, but then today the employee was like "how many copies of South Park did you buy?" Lol I guess it shows up like I bought 4 in total, but I've purchased at least 20 games since then
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I had heard it's up to 5 transactions.

 
From today (5/17)

Nintendo DS:  Pokemon Diamond $12 ($19.20)

                       Pokemon Pearl $14 ($22.40)

Nintendo Wii U:  Wonderful 101 $10 ($16)

 
Darby27 said:
Has anyone tried the make a wish 40% coupon yet? Just to see if it works now?
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Just tried the system won't take it,so couldn't do it :/

EDIT: she did it manually so if you can get an employee to do it manually they just void the code on the receipt
 
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Traded in some stuff with the 30% + 10% PUR + 10% GI Coupon, everything stacked except PUR on system:

5-17

PS Vita system - $80 (No PUR stack here)

16 GB Mem - $14.50

Tearaway - $9

LittleBigPlanet (vita) - $5

Persona 4 Golden - $8

Killzone Mercenary - $15 (bought it for ~14 from Best Buy, not a bad flip in the end considering the bonuses)

The Vita had a good run, but I don't see anything on the horizon that I care about and I just don't have room in my life for two handhelds.  Got ~80% of the money I invested in it back through the trade, not bad for 6 months of ownership this late in system's life.  PS Vita plus 16 GB on BF for $150 was nice. :)

 
Wii U

Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker - $22

Nintendo DS

DSi System w/ AC adapter & Stylus - $25

My store was having the 50% bonus today, and along with my PUR and the 10% printed coupon, I was able to walk away with $64.90.

The 10% bonus coupon applies to accessories and systems too - so I was able to get a $2.50 bonus on the DSi.

 
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Traded today: All base values

:wii:

Kirby's Dream Collection- 9

Employee scanned this twice and didn't realize, oops :D/ if it makes me seem like a better person for not telling her, I didn't realize it until I got into the car.

:ps3:

Killzone Trilogy-11

Ratchet & Clank HD Collection-9

:360:

Injustice-13

Battlefield 4-9

Bioshock Infinite-6

Batman Arkham Origins-15

:3ds:

Scribblenaughts Unlimited-5

Scribblenaughts Unmasked-8

TMNT-4

LOZ: Ocarina of Time-17

Paper Mario: Sticker Star-7

Professor Layton Miracle Mask-7

:ds:

LOZ: Spirit Tracks-13

LOZ: Phantom Hourglass-13

Mario Kart-8

Adventure Time: Ice King-4

After 50% bonus, 10% more trade-in credit coupon that was in GameInformer, and 10% PUR ended up with 283.90, not too shabby.

 
Couple of questions I'm hoping somebody can answer. I was looking to take advantage of the 40% extra trade-in towards Destiny that expires tomorrow, and I have over $100 in games to trade. If I only pick the 1 game to put it towards, will I still get a 40% bonus on everything I trade after exceeding the $60 price of the 1 game, or once I cover the price of the 1 game will it stop adding the bonus?

Also, if I decide a few months from now that I don't want Destiny any more and cancel the pre-order, will that 40% extra be removed from my account?

Sorry, they feel like dumb questions, but I've never done any trade bonuses for pre-ordering before and I seriously have no idea how it works.

Thanks in advance!

 
welcometaurf said:
Couple of questions I'm hoping somebody can answer. I was looking to take advantage of the 40% extra trade-in towards Destiny that expires tomorrow, and I have over $100 in games to trade. If I only pick the 1 game to put it towards, will I still get a 40% bonus on everything I trade after exceeding the $60 price of the 1 game, or once I cover the price of the 1 game will it stop adding the bonus?

Also, if I decide a few months from now that I don't want Destiny any more and cancel the pre-order, will that 40% extra be removed from my account?

Sorry, they feel like dumb questions, but I've never done any trade bonuses for pre-ordering before and I seriously have no idea how it works.

Thanks in advance!
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40% will still apply even once you exceed the amount the game costs. If you decide to cancel later on they can't take that 40% back so you'll still have.

 
Stellar Inertia said:
All you need is to tell them the code for the GI extra 10%? Sorry been out of the loop for a few weeks. I thought it was unique codes.
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Non-Unique so it seems, and some people have reported success just giving them the EBC code but some people have said their stores required the full coupon.

Page 21 has some coupons you could print out if you don't have one.

 
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Mongoose07 said:
Traded in some stuff with the 30% + 10% PUR + 10% GI Coupon, everything stacked except PUR on system:

5-17
PS Vita system - $80 (No PUR stack here)
16 GB Mem - $14.50
Tearaway - $9
LittleBigPlanet (vita) - $5
Persona 4 Golden - $8
Killzone Mercenary - $15 (bought it for ~14 from Best Buy, not a bad flip in the end considering the bonuses)

The Vita had a good run, but I don't see anything on the horizon that I care about and I just don't have room in my life for two handhelds. Got ~80% of the money I invested in it back through the trade, not bad for 6 months of ownership this late in system's life. PS Vita plus 16 GB on BF for $150 was nice. :)
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Well looks like I'm dumping my 2 16 GB cards and an 8 GB card to upgrade to 64 GB.
 
So, looks like it's been confirmed that the 30% bonus works on systems (the website says only games and accessories, but the promo book says "any items"). Has anyone tried it on phones, ipads, or other consumer electronics?

I wonder if the 50% might work? I've got some of those stores like 30 minutes away. It would be worth driving with confirmation it works on items other than just games and accessories.

 
Trade Values from 5/10/14

:ps3: 

Max Payne 3 $1.50

SSX $2.50

Resident Evil 6 $5.00

Dead Rising 2 $2.50

Super Street Fighter IV $2.50 

Devil May Cry 4 $1.50

Madden 25 $12.00

:ps4:

NBA 2K14 $24 

 
Ok, so I have a stupid question I'm sure. I have a 250 gb xbox 360 slim that I may try to trade in. I see the base price is $80. Well the hard drive itself is $42.50 and the AC adapter is $24. So, if I trade in everything do I only get the $80? What is the best way to maximize trade value? If I'm only going to get $80, I'd rather trade in the HD and AC adapter and try selling the xbox on craigslist for cheap. Thanks for the help ahead of time guys!

Oh, and I'm aiming to get a Wii U for as cheap as possible from Gamestop. I'd like new, but is there anything wrong with refurbished? I kinda want the black one, but don't want to spend $299. So I'm thinking refurb for $249 but I might as well spend $300 and get the Zelda bundle. I want the Mario bundle, but they only offer it online. I like the whole experience of opening up the brand new box and everything, that's why I'm leery of refurb. If I buy the 8 gb skylanders wii u, how much could I get for trading in the skylanders stuff?

 
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Ok, so I have a stupid question I'm sure. I have a 250 gb xbox 360 slim that I may try to trade in. I see the base price is $80. Well the hard drive itself is $42.50 and the AC adapter is $24. So, if I trade in everything do I only get the $80? What is the best way to maximize trade value? If I'm only going to get $80, I'd rather trade in the HD and AC adapter and try selling the xbox on craigslist for cheap. Thanks for the help ahead of time guys!

Oh, and I'm aiming to get a Wii U for as cheap as possible from Gamestop. I'd like new, but is there anything wrong with refurbished? I kinda want the black one, but don't want to spend $299. So I'm thinking refurb for $249 but I might as well spend $300 and get the Zelda bundle. I want the Mario bundle, but they only offer it online. I like the whole experience of opening up the brand new box and everything, that's why I'm leery of refurb. If I buy the 8 gb skylanders wii u, how much could I get for trading in the skylanders stuff?
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I'm in that SAME exact boat with the 360! I want to know as well.
 
kvntwvlf said:
I'm in that SAME exact boat with the 360! I want to know as well.
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I've traded in multiple consoles I don't speak for everyone but from my experience yes that $80 is everything you don't get extra for anything that comes with the system they need the power cable video cable controller and hard drive and they give $80 for all of it together. otherwise they'll take off like if you forget the video cable in the past they've take off like $5 for me and I've went in with a slim 250GB with no power cable and they wouldn't even take the system.

 
Anyone know the promo code for the 40% trade offer? Cause I did this today but I think they did it wrong. The promo I have is 15966 then under it I have the 10% for the powerup card. I also tried to use the 10% coupon from the GI magazine which they did scan.

 
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