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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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Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

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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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All ps4

Infamous second son $20
The last of us remastered $18
Watch dogs $18
Need for speed rivals $15
Metal gear solid v ground zeroes $10
 
nietzsche74 said:
Me jump-the-gun and trade:

Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PS3): $15
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Every single time I read one of your posts, I look at your username & I immediately draw the conclusion that you were born in 1974.

Damn...that's a 40 year old (presumably virgin) doing a Cookie Monster impression on the internet lol
 
inky1600 said:
You guys think it's better to trade in COD ghosts and Battlefield 4 next gen now with $15 bonus or wait until 8/25 50% coupon?
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I'd wait. For some reason, console exclusives have tanked and multiplatform games have held steady. If it stays, then those are great for 50%. But if you're afraid of it falling, do it now. You'd only lose a couple dollars if they do stay the same value through the 50%.

 
Geco17 said:
I'd wait. For some reason, console exclusives have tanked and multiplatform games have held steady. If it stays, then those are great for 50%. But if you're afraid of it falling, do it now. You'd only lose a couple dollars if they do stay the same value through the 50%.
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Someone just posted the value of infamous and watch dogs and your conclusion is that? Values in general have dropped and that isn't much of a surprise.
 
OK, so I found this via Destructoid: http://investor.gamestop.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1957508&highlight

Can someone tell me how the heck this is different?

For example, a customer who is a PowerUp Rewards Pro member who sells a game valued at $20 for credit could get $22, whereas a customer who sells that game for cash and who is not a PowerUp Rewards Pro member would get $16.
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That's exactly what we have now, isn't it? PUR members get 10% more, people who want cash get 20% less than the base. Am I missing something here? :???:

 
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Vigilante said:
OK, so I found this via Destructoid: http://investor.gamestop.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1957508&highlight

Can someone tell me how the heck this is different?


That's exactly what we have now, isn't it? PUR members get 10% more, people who want cash get 20% less than the base. Am I missing something here? :???:
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I think the big thing is the increase of values, over 100 games worthy 20 bucks, and that we don't have to pre order stuff to get the full values anymore.
 
Vigilante said:
Now that I read this more closely, you mean that these would be employee-only TIVs? Has that been done before?
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There are employee appreciation weekends, usually in December, where one weekend is 50% extra trade and the other weekend the employee discount goes up to 25% instead of 15%.

 
EldritchOnRye said:
So has anyone other than that one new guy actually got the 30% bonus on a Vita? It poured all day and the streets were flooded so I couldn't try.
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@FIF said:
The 30% for preordering Game X promos have worked on consoles for as long as I can remember. The 40% that's advertised for games is because of the PUR bump. Consoles get the same bonus for members and non-members.
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Yes if you do the trade towards one of the featured games, and the employee scans the barcode, you should get $130 credit for a Vita.

 
I'm looking to trade 2 ps4 games, call of duty ghosts for 17 and angry birds for 7. Should I do the 15 bonus deal or wait for the 50% bonus in a few weeks?
 
Bkool77 said:
I'm looking to trade 2 ps4 games, call of duty ghosts for 17 and angry birds for 7. Should I do the 15 bonus deal or wait for the 50% bonus in a few weeks?
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MATH!!!

$17 + $7 = $24 * 1.5 = $36 * 1.1 (if PUR Pro) = $39.60

$17 + $7 = $24 * 1.1 (PUR Pro) = $26.40 + $15 = $41.40

Unless there's something else you're wanting to stack there, the $15 bonus is the answer.

 
Thanks, I was also looking at the potential extra from the bonus values for gamestops new pricing system. But it's probably only a few bucks difference at most
 
Lil Frier said:
MATH!!!

$17 + $7 = $24 * 1.5 = $36 * 1.1 (if PUR Pro) = $39.60

$17 + $7 = $24 * 1.1 (PUR Pro) = $26.40 + $15 = $41.40

Unless there's something else you're wanting to stack there, the $15 bonus is the answer.
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Actually, the first set would amount to $38.40, since the 10% is only on base values. So yeah, $15 bonus is much better.

 
except if base values bump up by 20% which is the rumor, and possibly more on newer games based on some of the employee TIVs being thrown about activating in 2 days, then it would be

(20.50 + 8.50)*1.50 = $43.50 + 2.9 if pur pro

so yeah its hard to say, then again maybe TIVs will go down.  Its all guesses and speculation, madness!  

The only guarantee is that if you trade now it'll be higher during the 50% bonus, but if you wait it'll be higher now.  I covered my bases by doing half my PS4 collection now, and will trade the other half end of the month.

 
BryanDGAF said:
Heads up for employees of GameStop, on the 13th, certain trade ins will increase for us. I saw a list including mario kart 8 and super mario 3dland trading for $45 and the pokemon x/y games for $30 trade in credit. I believe it's until the 18th but I only had a glimpse of the paper since the employee I was visiting let me saw it while the manager was in the back. I'm sure others will see it and report here.
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8/13 to 8/15 (Trade values for employees only)

$30

Titanfall (XB1, 360)

Wolfenstein (All platforms)

Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

$35

Battlefield 4 (XB1, PS4)

GTA V (PS3, 360)

$40

Watch Dogs (All platforms)

EA Sports UFC (XB1, PS4)

$45

Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

MLB 14 The Show (PS3, PS4)

Starting 8/18, the new trade values will go live to the public and will be slightly less than the values above.

 
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Prison Mike said:
8/13 to 8/15 (Trade values for employees only)

$30
Titanfall (XB1, 360)
Wolfenstein (All platforms)
Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

$35
Battlefield 4 (XB1, PS4)
GTA V (PS3, 360)

$40
Watch Dogs (All platforms)
EA Sports UFC (XB1, PS4)

$45
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
MLB 14 The Show (PS3, PS4)

Starting 8/18, the new trade values will go live to the public and will be slightly less than the values above.
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Damn...those are some nice values. $150 for my X, Y, SM3DW & Mario Kart 8 = the only time I wish I was a GS employee lol
 
Prison Mike said:
8/13 to 8/15 (Trade values for employees only)

$30

Titanfall (XB1, 360)

Wolfenstein (All platforms)

Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

$35

Battlefield 4 (XB1, PS4)

GTA V (PS3, 360)

$40

Watch Dogs (All platforms)

EA Sports UFC (XB1, PS4)

$45

Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

MLB 14 The Show (PS3, PS4)

Starting 8/18, the new trade values will go live to the public and will be slightly less than the values above.
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Might have to swing by and grab some MLB 14 and Watch Dogs as those are prevalent at all four stores near me.

 
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Prison Mike said:
8/13 to 8/15 (Trade values for employees only)

$30

Titanfall (XB1, 360)

Wolfenstein (All platforms)

Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

$35

Battlefield 4 (XB1, PS4)

GTA V (PS3, 360)

$40

Watch Dogs (All platforms)

EA Sports UFC (XB1, PS4)

$45

Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

MLB 14 The Show (PS3, PS4)

Starting 8/18, the new trade values will go live to the public and will be slightly less than the values above.
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I'm having a blast with MK8, but if GS will give me $40 tiv for it then I might trade it in.

 
funkmonker said:
Awesome I'll pick up BF4 from target for $12 and take it to GS
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How you gonna get it for $12? No targets have used next gen titles to my knowledge..and no current gen bf4 (used are on sale for 7.99 but still not makin sense)

EDIT: nvm, I was assuming the lowest amazon price for the xbone was somewhat near the ps4 one (but do to matching psn sale/incoming EA sub amazon probably saw the writing on the wall for that version) Good luck getting a guest services person to do it for ya. As an employee they're ultra annoying about doing the $15 on top of a PM..got my store manager to do it for me last time because he didn't know what was up. Got wonderful 101 for $3 lololol
 
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Could someone with the IOS app please tell me what the TIVs for Michael Jackson The Experience (3DS) and Splinter Cell (3DS)?

 
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victoryroadrage said:
Ah, that makes more sense. I guess the real question is can an employee get trade banned? ;)
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I've traded in 5 copies of each rage, bulletstorm, and ff13 from the best buy fiasco and was never flagged/banned. My SM just asked where I was getting them and I showed him my receipt.
 
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Prison Mike said:
8/13 to 8/15 (Trade values for employees only)

$30
Titanfall (XB1, 360)
Wolfenstein (All platforms)
Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

$35
Battlefield 4 (XB1, PS4)
GTA V (PS3, 360)

$40
Watch Dogs (All platforms)
EA Sports UFC (XB1, PS4)

$45
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
MLB 14 The Show (PS3, PS4)

Starting 8/18, the new trade values will go live to the public and will be slightly less than the values above.
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Guess I'll hold onto watch dogs until Wednesday.
 
RoytheRobot said:
I had a dream tonight that I forgot and traded 5 xbox ac adapters at once. Do you think I'll get banned on my dream Gamestop?
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Haha wow. I just woke up form Sleep paralysis.

the only reason I'm not happy is because there's nothing in the warehouse.

anyways it felt weird man, first time that happened.

 
I suspect the employee TIV values posted above are going to be cut by 30% before going live for everyone.  The math kind of checks out, for example

Wolfenstein PS4 $20 now $40 employee TIV -30% is $28 which is 40% above current

MK8 $25 now $45 eTIV -30% is $31.50 which is 26% above current

of course this is just a guess and it may not be cut so bad, or maybe cut down after a day or two going live with the 50% bonus.  Guess we'll find out in 6 days.

 
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