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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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Jimbo504 said:
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!
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Super Mario 64: $9
New Super Mario Bros 2:$12
Mario Kart 7: $12
Left for Dead 2: $10
Your shape (2013): $4
 
Finally found a copy of Last of Us Remastered in town that was complete used. Didn't get a chance to play it on PS3 so I'm stoked to start tonight after work.

Anything I should know before starting? Like is it a slow start, should I play the DLC first, etc?

 
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cg8889 said:
Finally found a copy of Last of Us Remastered in town that was complete used. Didn't get a chance to play it on PS3 so I'm stoked to start tonight after work.

Anything I should know before starting? Like is it a slow start, should I play the DLC first, etc?
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im shocked how little used copys are showing up in my area. i want to use my b2g1 coupon that expires at end of month on it running out of time :/

 
TimboSliceGB said:
im shocked how little used copys are showing up in my area. i want to use my b2g1 coupon that expires at end of month on it running out of time :/
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Only the second one I have found and the first one was just the disc. I'm bookshelf snob that needs everything in its proper case (just like how I'm going to switch MK8 from the red case into a blue one as it sticks out like a sore thumb).

 
cg8889 said:
Finally found a copy of Last of Us Remastered in town that was complete used. Didn't get a chance to play it on PS3 so I'm stoked to start tonight after work.

Anything I should know before starting? Like is it a slow start, should I play the DLC first, etc?
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Yes, the start is a bit slow. It's basically a tutorial for the first 30 min. The DLC is made to be played after the main story is completed.

The multiplayer is also FANTASTIC. It's kind of reminiscent of Gears of War, actually.

 
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Finger_Shocker said:
Can't you go to other GS, instead?
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Did, and they told me the account was banned and then didn't wanna let me trade in regular. I got a number to call and they said they'd call back but not really expecting anything. Girl told me they're usually a year ban. lol Luckily I already did my big trade ins and only have two games to trade in left so it doesn't bother me much.

 
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dorkyden said:
so how much were you trading?
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I made a killing on the 50% console trade in promo they had, haha. Honestly, I was expecting to get banned a month ago. Traded in maybe 3 xbone's, 3 ps4's, and maybe 6-8 games and accessories. And NO they weren't stolen. I bought them legitly off friends, hell some of them had the receipt in the box. I just did a quick search and apparently gamestop has pawn store laws so that makes sense if someone trades in too much they think it's stolen and may as well ban the account. Didn't know that, gamestop employees here didn't know that either. -_-

 
cardinalfan165 said:
Super Mario 64: $9
New Super Mario Bros 2:$12
Mario Kart 7: $12
Left for Dead 2: $10
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I just got back from trading these in toward Destiny PS4, ended up owing about $3 for it after all the trade-in credit. :D

I had the old old version of Your Shape Fitness so it was only worth $.75. oh well.

 
I just got an email from Gamestop regarding a PUR 40% trade in bonus towards Destiny and it mentions games and accessories, however, the picture above it shows games, accessories, and consoles and I noticed that the fine print does not specifically exclude consoles.  Will the current promo actually allow consoles?

EDIT: I noticed the fine print in the OP shows a console exclusion, but I think I recall seeing people posting they got the extra promo credit when trading in Vitas or 3DS.  Are handheld systems different from home consoles?

 
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cg8889 said:
Finally found a copy of Last of Us Remastered in town that was complete used. Didn't get a chance to play it on PS3 so I'm stoked to start tonight after work.

Anything I should know before starting? Like is it a slow start, should I play the DLC first, etc?
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No. Finish the main game and then play the DLC. It uses a segment about 2/3 of the way through the game as a framing mechanism for a side story from before the game starts. Play the DLC first and you'll get major spoilers.
 
WNYX585AM said:
I just got an email from Gamestop regarding a PUR 40% trade in bonus towards Destiny and it mentions games and accessories, however, the picture above it shows games, accessories, and consoles and I noticed that the fine print does not specifically exclude consoles. Will the current promo actually allow consoles?

EDIT: I noticed the fine print in the OP shows a console exclusion, but I think I recall seeing people posting they got the extra promo credit when trading in Vitas or 3DS. Are handheld systems different from home consoles?
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It's YMMV. Some bundles will get extra, some won't. Some systems will get extra, others won't. Even different GameStops seem to have separate policies on it.
 
WNYX585AM said:
I just got an email from Gamestop regarding a PUR 40% trade in bonus towards Destiny and it mentions games and accessories, however, the picture above it shows games, accessories, and consoles and I noticed that the fine print does not specifically exclude consoles. Will the current promo actually allow consoles?

EDIT: I noticed the fine print in the OP shows a console exclusion, but I think I recall seeing people posting they got the extra promo credit when trading in Vitas or 3DS. Are handheld systems different from home consoles?
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When they say 40%, that includes the 10% Powerup Rewards bonus. 10% PUR bonus does not work on consoles, but the 30% for trading towards Destiny should work when trading in anything.

 
X360 s model adapter going strong, manager let me get rid of 4 in one transaction( I called ahead and asked what the limit was) I got the 30% towards the last of us remastered.

X360 s model adapter base $24
 
mcginnis said:
I made a killing on the 50% console trade in promo they had, haha. Honestly, I was expecting to get banned a month ago. Traded in maybe 3 xbone's, 3 ps4's, and maybe 6-8 games and accessories. And NO they weren't stolen. I bought them legitly off friends, hell some of them had the receipt in the box. I just did a quick search and apparently gamestop has pawn store laws so that makes sense if someone trades in too much they think it's stolen and may as well ban the account. Didn't know that, gamestop employees here didn't know that either. -_-
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How much would you get for each PS4?

 
wwe101 said:
How much would you get for each PS4?
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It was back when it was a straight swap. So 397.50. I bought some for 260 ish so about 137.50 profit, not to mention the accessories and games that I got with the bundle some times. I was surprised I didn't get banned sooner going by some of the post here about bans. It's not a big deal for me since I have some friends that don't mind trading stuff in for me and there's also another 2 gamestop's about 10 mins away I haven't ever gone to. Just today, I had a friend of mine trade in my last two games and they made her get a pur account so now I have that new one lol.

I went to the store that I had destiny preordered to cancel and put it on a separate trade card for safety and the lady tried to give me trouble. She was stating that the credit would go back to the pur account and I said oh, really? Because I just did it at the other gamestop not 10 mins ago and now you're saying I can't so why are you lying? She looked surprise and then said oh well we can try and see if it works. Of course, it went through without a problem. I don't see why this lady is such a B but no worries, I got what I wanted.

 
Best trade in value that I can use Target with ?

Just need to go to Target and get another PS4 to take them both in for $15 bonus.

I currently have Ghosts, what's its trade in value? Thanks

 
JetTone said:
Well they would need a way to identify the person if it's system wide. But regardless, State ID and Driver's License would have the same numbers so that wouldn't work.
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My state id and drivers license numbers are different. If I had two accounts and mainly used one id for one account and one id for another, can't I get around the 5 limit that way.

 
So that $10 base on the Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB, that might end up being a good flip from Target.  They have some on clearance with a base price of $15.

 
Can anyone confirm the TIV for an original PSVita? The online only shows the slim version :/. I would really appreciate any help.
 
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