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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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If Androids hate iOS, imagine the people who are stuck on Windows app selection. Jesus Christ, Microsoft, get your shit together.

 
Prison Mike said:
So for you XB1 owners with or without Kinect,

XB1 without Kinect trades in $250 according to the GS App. Assuming you trade it towards another XB1 or PS4 for the 50% extra bonus, that would make it $375. Then stack the 10% coupon to boost it up another $25 making it $400. If you don't have to pay tax on credit, you essentially get a new XB1 or PS4 and pay nothing out your pocket.

For those with the XB1 w/ Kinect, I read several pages back that the trade in value is $40 for the Kinect standalone (The GS App doesn't have the XB1 Kinect standalone listed so I can't confirm the value.) Combine that with the E3 30% promotion + 10% PUR + 10% coupon would make it $60. So if you traded in your XB1 console with the above method + Kinect seperately, you would get $460 assuming that the 10% coupon stacks.
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For those with a Xbox one already, I could get a new Xbox one but for what purpose?

Just to get a new one? Plus I'd probably have to pay tax out of pocket. Fortunately my X1 hasn't had any issues yet either
 
The Buffmuffin said:
For those with a Xbox one already, I could get a new Xbox one but for what purpose?

Just to get a new one? Plus I'd probably have to pay tax out of pocket. Fortunately my X1 hasn't had any issues yet either
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I thought people were doing it for the warranty. They probably wouldn't have gotten that if they had bought it off craigslist or wherever they're finding them cheap...

 
I posted about them having all the trade values after a gamestop employee telling me about it about a month ago . I didn't really believe it at the time but had hopes that it would happen . Checked out the app and it's quick and simple to check values , pretty awesome they finally did this .
 
Is $20 base a good deal for New Super Mario Bros U + New Super Luigi U?

I got a free code to download NSMBU on my Wii U, so I was thinking about selling the copy that came with the console. Gamestop is the first place that I have seen that has a trade in value for the bundled version
 
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Bobby's Universe said:
Is $20 base a good deal for New Super Mario Bros U + New Super Luigi U?

I got a free code to download NSMBU on my Wii U, so I was thinking about selling the copy that came with the console. Gamestop is the first place that I have seen that has a trade in value for the bundled version
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You'd get more on eBay
 
GamerDude316 said:
Honestly I think his best bet is to wait a while though. First party Nintendo holds value and with this bundle being pretty much gone now it will only go up in value as it's bundle-exclusive. I have a complete copy that I'm doing the same with
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I also have one, I will never sell it probably, but if he needs to move it, eBay is way better than GS.

 
GamerDude316 said:
Honestly I think his best bet is to wait a while though. First party Nintendo holds value and with this bundle being pretty much gone now it will only go up in value as it's bundle-exclusive. I have a complete copy that I'm doing the same with
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That is true...as long as Nintendo doesn't have a retail release for it lol

My copy is still sealed. I might put it back in the Wii U box and "forget" about it. BTW does it have any Club Nintendo codes inside?
 
Bobby's Universe said:
I have been watching auctions for the game and the most successful one sold for about $40 including shipping. If I pre-order Super Smash Bros, will I get a 40% bump making it $28?
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$30 if you use the extra 10% coupon. Which I think would be better because you don't need to worry about hassle of shipping and paying fees.
 
potatohog said:
The 50% is on systems only, and they don't get 10% powerup. This is my personal experience, YMMV.
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I believe he is referring to the 10% bonus GS coupon from the mobile app and not the PowerUp bonus. Someone try it already dammit! =)

 
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GamerDude316 said:
Honestly I think his best bet is to wait a while though. First party Nintendo holds value and with this bundle being pretty much gone now it will only go up in value as it's bundle-exclusive. I have a complete copy that I'm doing the same with
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i dont know, this is the only bundle im seeing in stock regularly at stores (i had been checking WalMart, Target, Best Buy and Kmart consistently for about a month or so) not only that but the TIV was 28 last week. I sold mine to a CAG for $45, so skipped all the ebay fees that way, ended up getting $40 after shipping and fees.

 
bige562 said:
Yes it does. I traded in an XBOX 360 along with some games and accessories and I got the bonus a few weeks ago.
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I think it's different now. They had a barcode that expired on Sunday which the employee would/could scan for the E3 promo. In fact, you didn't even need to buy an E3 featured item. My guys just scanned it for anything I bought.

On the flip side, when there is a specific list, it typically is done by the system and no barcode is needed. Meaning that the list is fixed and the bundle may not automatically trigger the 30% bonus. It's not specifically on the list online.

I guess we'll see if anyone has first hand experience shortly.

 
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Can a friend trade in games using your PUR, but their driver's license? I know Best Buy works that way, but I'm not sure about GameStop...
 
Trade in values aren't working for me. Worked great last night but now when I search it just comes up blank. Anyone else having issues?
 
Really glad about the app thing. Now all I'm hoping for is that they allow trades online. I have some... issues at my Gamestop because of too many AC, CoD, and 360 ac adapters.

 
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