The 2024 Gamestop Thread

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GS FAQ

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals. Please check the homepage and deal link for the current deals.

I can't find a trade in value for an item?
It might not be tradable or calling a store to find the value may be the only option.

How many copies of a game can I trade in?
You are allowed to trade in 4 copies of the same game (same system) within a rolling 30 day period.

Are there trade limits?
Yes, $500 cash minus some electronic trade ins and or $2000 trade credit in a rolling 30 day period.

Where is the weekly ad?
They ended the weekly ad for more rotation of deals in a period.


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Can I use the $5 monthly coupon on gift cards?

Yes you can in store but not online please note not all gift cards will apply to this rule.

I have a $XX.xx pre-owned reward certificate, and I want to use it on a B2G1 transaction. Should I?
It depends. If the three games are equal value, do not use your certificate. The value of the certificate would be applied to the free game, which would not benefit you. If one game is more expensive, you can use the certificate to make it the same value as the other two games ($5 reward certificate applied to transaction with two $10 games and one $15 game would make all three games $10).


TERMINOLOGY AND LINGO:
ASL/SL: Assistant Store Leader, Store Leader; manager positions at GS.
B2G1: Buy two, get one free.
GS: GameStop
JD: Junior detective, an employee who is out to get someone
LP: Loss Prevention; this is the department that actually bans accounts after being flagged.
TC/TiC: Trade credit.
TIV/TV: Trade in value, or what a game currently trades for. When posting a TV for a game, always use the base value.
 
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4killerbeast said:
If the posters/advertisement in the store are to be believed the 40% bonus is valid until 12/9. Hopefully Mario Wonders base value holds.
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Yeah that's what I was talking about- the game's value. I was also going to trade in a copy of FFVII PS5 and I swear it was $33 yesterday but dropped to $24 now.
 
So, um, I didn't make it to Gamestop before they closed tonight...because I got a Jersey Mike's sandwich and completely forgot the place was closing as I was eating it. But, it's sounding like I wouldn't have had any luck anyway. Luckily, Target is doing 10% off eshop cards next week, so at least I can save something on the Mario Kart Booster DLC.

Sorry about that🙃
 
super1upqueen said:
So, um, I didn't make it to Gamestop before they closed tonight...because I got a Jersey Mike's sandwich and completely forgot the place was closing as I was eating it. But, it's sounding like I wouldn't have had any luck anyway. Luckily, Target is doing 10% off eshop cards next week, so at least I can save something on the Mario Kart Booster DLC.

Sorry about that🙃
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Damn! Didn't know that. Just grabbed two $50 eShop cards from Newegg last night at 10% off, but could have gotten an extra 5% with red card. Might grab some more, will have to check when the eShop deals end.
 
@FYI20XX Not sure what your point is; you can play any physical games on a modded system and it doesn't really affect resell value.


I've been mulling over whether to get rid of some of my games while they have a half decent value. A lot of them I never even got around to playing, and if I wanted I could even buy the digital versions and have money left over. But part of me thinks some of the special editions and steelbooks might be worth something down the line, even though I've never done any game selling before.
 
For the first time ever I'll have to use my $5 monthly on something other than eshop 😔
Now to figure out how to do that... will it work on items that are on sale/clearance? Or is it only on full priced stuff? I'll be shopping in-store.
 
Daisydog said:
For the first time ever I'll have to use my $5 monthly on something other than eshop 😔
Now to figure out how to do that... will it work on items that are on sale/clearance? Or is it only on full priced stuff? I'll be shopping in-store.
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Yes. In-store there are less restrictions. Will apply to sale and clearance items. Also unlike the site, it will apply to something $5 and below making it $0.
 
keyblader1985 said:
@FYI20XX Not sure what your point is; you can play any physical games on a modded system and it doesn't really affect resell value.


I've been mulling over whether to get rid of some of my games while they have a half decent value. A lot of them I never even got around to playing, and if I wanted I could even buy the digital versions and have money left over. But part of me thinks some of the special editions and steelbooks might be worth something down the line, even though I've never done any game selling before.
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Not referring to the modded console.
 
Daisydog said:
For the first time ever I'll have to use my $5 monthly on something other than eshop 😔
Now to figure out how to do that... will it work on items that are on sale/clearance? Or is it only on full priced stuff? I'll be shopping in-store.
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It'll probably just be a pack of Pokemon or Magic cards for me, though Magic and their Draft/Set/Collector's/Price Gouging booster packs are now $6-$10 at Gamestop. Just to pull a freaking 10 cent rare.

Buy singles!
 
super1upqueen said:
So, um, I didn't make it to Gamestop before they closed tonight...because I got a Jersey Mike's sandwich and completely forgot the place was closing as I was eating it. But, it's sounding like I wouldn't have had any luck anyway. Luckily, Target is doing 10% off eshop cards next week, so at least I can save something on the Mario Kart Booster DLC.

Sorry about that🙃
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You should just get in a Switch online family plan group on here. $10 a year and you get all the booster DLC and all the games that are on the service.
 
FamedGuardian said:
Yeah I just went in store and they wouldn’t price match Walmart or Amazon. He didn’t give an exact reason - he just said he could get in trouble and GS is cracking down on PM.

I went ahead and did the trade, and they gave me $375 with Pro.

Update - he called another store and said it’s because of the holiday season. They won’t do the price match.
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Sounds like the employee was afraid to do so. I actually just price matched Wild Hearts in store literally earlier this week. Shockingly it wasn't GameStop "NEW". The Walmart price difference shocked him.

The local Target, Wally World didn't have this in stock. So I was pretty stoked about getting a factory sealed one.

I did recall one of the employees discounting a game awhile back when I bought Deadly Premonition 2 on Switch for a 4/$40 deal. It wasn't under $20 used in store but it was according to the GS online app.

She just told me the system might flag her if she discounts a game too much manually. A lot of bad retail stories out there...I always remember the good employees. She's actually still with GameStop after these 2 years
 
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I'd like to take advantage of the trade bonus while it's up, but don't have anything I need. I want to pre-order Suicide Squad but waiting to see if any stores get a steelbook. I have the Avatar CE ordered online. I don't want to cancel that order trying to get credit on it.
 
FuzzmeisterJ said:
I'd like to take advantage of the trade bonus while it's up, but don't have anything I need. I want to pre-order Suicide Squad but waiting to see if any stores get a steelbook. I have the Avatar CE ordered online. I don't want to cancel that order trying to get credit on it.
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I was in the same boat but decided to just trade in a bunch of old games and some recent pick ups. I really only had Spider-Man 2 and Mario Wonder that were worth anything, but the other 7 games were ones I couldn't move on eBay for ages now so said screw it. Next time they do a B2G1F on used, I already have a few games I can spend this money on so there's that.
 
Just yesterday, GS associates from several different stores have been informing me that my 5% off perk on pre-owned games did not apply...at all. One guy jokingly said, "Pro without the Pro benefits." Is anyone else having issues with their GS Pro account lately?
 
TheLegendofTyler said:
Employee refused to take star wars battlefront PS4 today ($0.17 base) even though it rang up and did bump everything up. Luckily I brought a 5th game just in case this happened. But there is truly no minimum to the trade 4 promo.
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Did they say why? I traded in Sunset Overdrive and that was 30 cents after bonus I think.
 
FuzzmeisterJ said:
I'd like to take advantage of the trade bonus while it's up, but don't have anything I need. I want to pre-order Suicide Squad but waiting to see if any stores get a steelbook. I have the Avatar CE ordered online. I don't want to cancel that order trying to get credit on it.
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Amazon has the Steelbook for Suicide Squad at least in Europe per a Reddit Post No confirmed US listing yet but here's hoping its Best Buy or Gamestop...
 
Ok I know this changes by the minute but as of 12/2 can someone help me fill in the blanks:

Digital Currency​
Digital Games​
Physical Items​
Trade credit - In store
Yes​
Yes​
Yes​
Trade credit - Online
No​
No​
Yes​
$5 coupon - In store
No​
No​
Yes​
$5 coupon - Online
No​
No​
Yes​
Rewards coupons - Online
No​
No​
Yes​
Rewards coupons - in store
No​
No​
Yes​

Notes:
  • Cannot combine 2 of the same rewards coupons in one transaction
  • Why treat the customer this way? Why? Cause fuck em that's why.
 
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confoosious said:
Ok I know this changes by the minute but as of 12/2 can someone help me fill in the blanks:

digital currencyDigital gamesPhysical items
Trade credit
In store
Yes​
Trade credit online
No​
Yes​
$5 coupon
In store
Yes​
$5 coupon
Online
No​
Rewards coupons online
Rewards coupons in store
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izembo said:
Trade Credit in store is Yes Yes Yes
Trade Credit online is No No Yes
5 Coupon in store is No No Yes
5 Coupon Online is No No Yes
Rewards online is No No Yes
Rewards in store is No No Yes
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This should SO be added to the OP.
 
Probably a long shot but anyone happen to trade in Tactics Ogre on the PS5? Somehow it is still grey after all this time which seems so odd. Hopefully it's still accepted to hit my 4 games
 
I did pick up Valhalla on the deal yesterday. Thanks for the notification on that. Been on my wish list for a while and couldn't pass up that price. Can't wait to listen to the score as well!

 
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