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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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so am I to understand that when the 50% extra trade in goes into effect, Gamestop will lower their base values?

so if I am trading things in towards Destiny PS4, would it be better to do it now with the 30% bonus? or wait for the 50% with potentially lower base values?

 
sovereignNX-73811 said:
Couldn't get to the store. Monsoon hit us pretty hard yesterday. Going to try again later today. BTW, rain is beautiful here in AZ...not so much in other places I'm sure.
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Another CAG in Tucson? I had troubles getting home yesterday as some of the roads were flooded, luckily I was able to go around most of that and use the somewhat less flooded frontage road.

Anyone have the recent Madden 25 TIVs for both systems?

 
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shady520 said:
Another CAG in Tucson? I had troubles getting home yesterday as some of the roads were flooded, luckily I was able to go around most of that and use the somewhat less flooded frontage road.

Anyone have the recent Madden 25 TIVs for both systems?
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Madden 25
Ps4 $7
X1 $6
Xbox 360 $5
PS3 $5
 
looking for some CAG opinions...use my PUR B2G1 renewal coupon on 3 PS4/XB1 Madden's or wait and see if those values posted recently to be coming soon ($45 MLB 14?) actually materialize?

 
GamerDude316 said:
looking for some CAG opinions...use my PUR B2G1 renewal coupon on 3 PS4/XB1 Madden's or wait and see if those values posted recently to be coming soon ($45 MLB 14?) actually materialize?
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Those values were for employees only, with a lower-valued version coming for everyone else a few weeks later. I think you should just go with the copies of Madden 25.

 
shady520 said:
Another CAG in Tucson? I had troubles getting home yesterday as some of the roads were flooded, luckily I was able to go around most of that and use the somewhat less flooded frontage road.

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Hopefully people there are smarter than the dolts in LA who had at least 14 people get struck by lightning during one storm because they were out golfing and swimming :whistle2:/
 
Darby27 said:
Hopefully people there are smarter than the dolts in LA who had at least 14 people get struck by lightning during one storm because they were out golfing and swimming :whistle2:/
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I'm a horrible person, because I feel no sympathy for those morons. I went golfing today, but I didn't go out in the freaking storm.

 
I would like to buy Diablo 3 when it comes out on PS4, however I'm short on cash at the moment. I've heard that there is a 30% extra credit reward for trading towards the pre-order of Diablo, but I'm still not sure if I can accumulate enough. Really the only new(ish) games that I am willing to trade are GTA5 for XBOX 360 and Battlefield 4 for the PS4. Can anyone tell me how much I could expect from them, please. (I'm not very optimistic, to be honest. lol)

 
shady520 said:
Another CAG in Tucson? I had troubles getting home yesterday as some of the roads were flooded, luckily I was able to go around most of that and use the somewhat less flooded frontage road.

Anyone have the recent Madden 25 TIVs for both systems?
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I'm actually around Phoenix. Oh and I did combine the B-Day coupon with last week's "steal" coupon. Got Ace Combat Joint Assault for under $5 with tax...but need to go back tomorrow as the clerk accidentally gave me Ace Combat X...whoops.

 
Anyone have a good excuse to trade in 2 of my ps4 controller? i got one from cowboom from an extra ps4 for my bro.. and the other one i dont really need since im getting the destiny ps4 bundle and is a little worn out r1 trigger. I hate going to my gamestop because they always look at me like im a thief or something or they are going to be like "Why are you trading in the controllers are they broken? Did you steal them?" I only ask because i had issues with them last time i traded in my xbox 360 power supply because its a better deal than trading the xbox 360 alone.

 
If you are scared of people I suggest not getting in situations that require you talking. They think you are a thief because you probably avoid eye contact...then nod instead of speaking.
 
So, this is weird, and I thought I'd mention it: On the "Featured trade in values" page on GameStop's site, MLB 2K13 is listed at $15.00!!! I can't believe this. Not only is this game over a year old, but it is terrible and was critically panned when it was released last year.. Seriously, I am amazed at this. They are paying more for it than they are for NBA 2K14 (even on PS4)!

 
MattCM said:
So, this is weird, and I thought I'd mention it: On the "Featured trade in values" page on GameStop's site, MLB 2K13 is listed at $15.00!!! I can't believe this. Not only is this game over a year old, but it is terrible and was critically panned when it was released last year.. Seriously, I am amazed at this. They are paying more for it than they are for NBA 2K14 (even on PS4)!
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I believe it: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/major-league-baseball-2k13/107621

It's the last MLB game for 360 since the MLB 2K series is dead.

 
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MattCM said:
So, this is weird, and I thought I'd mention it: On the "Featured trade in values" page on GameStop's site, MLB 2K13 is listed at $15.00!!! I can't believe this. Not only is this game over a year old, but it is terrible and was critically panned when it was released last year.. Seriously, I am amazed at this. They are paying more for it than they are for NBA 2K14 (even on PS4)!
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Go look at the prices online and you'll find out why the tiv is high. It probably had a short shelf life, which makes the collectors and scalpers fight for it
 
do you guys think professor layton x phoenix wright is going to be hard to find? If there is no pre order bonus I usually just use the reserve at store on release date but I might want to pre order this one

 
Ha, so got my first ban. Fat guy at Gamestop told me they were told not to accept trades from me anymore. Oh well, guess I'll have to make another account.
 
debating whether to trade fifa titanfall battlefield watchdogs for the extra 30 bucks or trade em in at bestbuy since I have gcu

 
pittsnoggle said:
do you guys think professor layton x phoenix wright is going to be hard to find? If there is no pre order bonus I usually just use the reserve at store on release date but I might want to pre order this one
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I don't think so. Layton games are not that hard to find at this point such that I'd feel the need to pick it up day 1. I may just grab the DLC version since I have Nintendo eshop credits.

 
pittsnoggle said:
do you guys think professor layton x phoenix wright is going to be hard to find? If there is no pre order bonus I usually just use the reserve at store on release date but I might want to pre order this one
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I think you'll be fine for a year or two after this game comes out; it took a couple of years for GS to clear Layton 5 and I still see it at almost every Wal-Mart and Target I stop by.

 
Random question.  Does the 40% trade bonus towards games work on console bundles?  I want to get the White PS4+Destiny bundle.

 
Unaki said:
Random question. Does the 40% trade bonus towards games work on console bundles? I want to get the White PS4+Destiny bundle.
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With the last promo it was pretty YMMV depending on how willing the employee was to scan the promo UPC. Also depended on how they interpreted the wording, but some have had success where others didn't. Bottom line, call some stores or wait till the 18th when you are no longer required to trade towards pre-orders. Your gamble.
 
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With the last promo it was pretty YMMV depending on how willing the employee was to scan the promo UPC. Also depended on how they interpreted the wording, but some have had success where others didn't. Bottom line, call some stores or wait till the 18th when you are no longer required to trade towards pre-orders. Your gamble.
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I don't have access to a phone at the moment otherwise I would call but my local store isn't exactly an unwilling one. I'm friends with most of the GS employees here and play Magic with the DM. I guess I could just trade into my Ghost Edition if I can't do the bundle lol.

 
You could go the trade towards a vanilla version then cancel it to get the bundle. All I know is there's a $100 minimum to reserve the console. And you can't move money off a ghost edition, because it would cancel your preorder now that it's sold out...that's how their system works. You can only move money off a preorder if it's not sold out, if you want to keep it
 
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You could go the trade towards a vanilla version then cancel it to get the bundle. All I know is there's a $100 minimum to reserve the console. And you can't move money off a ghost edition, because it would cancel your preorder now that it's sold out...that's how their system works. You can only move money off a preorder if it's not sold out, if you want to keep it
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Well I was planning to move it anyways. After some evaluations I decided I didn't want it so my plan was to help the store out by cancelling the order after they got their shipments in on the Ghost Edition so they could have one to sell outside of pre-orders.

 
I asked before, but didn't get an answer... if I am trading in toward Destiny, would it be better to trade in now with the extra 30% (not PUR member) or wait for the 50% and risk them lowering the base values?

also could I get the values for the following please?? :)

Super Mario 64 (DS)

New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)

Mario Kart 7 (3DS)

Left 4 Dead 2 (xbox 360)

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved (xbox 360)

thanks in advance!

 
It's up to you on how you want to roll the dice. Nobody knows how it's going to go. For older DS games it could be better to trade now, where 3DS games will likely hold better values.
 
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