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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.

5/13

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Current Promotions:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.

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,,,,

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... I just realized the GS on Winter Street in Boston is still doing 100% bonus TIV on trade-ins (on-going for like 2 months now, wtf??), so I don't need 2 Playcation codes a kind CAG sent me.

Anyone who still wants one, toss me a PM.

EDIT: GONE
I know...I've gotten so much from their 100% trade-ins.

Just a heads-up though, I went today and the lady said there's a new Boston/Mass. law that requires pictures to be taken of the person and their traded games. Makes me worry about trading in two copies of Portal 2/Mario Kart Wii on two straight days.

9/13/13

:360: Madden 25 - $23

:360: Alice: Madness Returns - $13

:360: Portal 2 - $12

:360: UFC Undisputed 3 - $11

:360: Saints Row The Third - $10

:Wii: Mario Kart Wii - $11

 
Does 10% powerup trade-in bonus apply to electronics?

9/13/13

WII

Call of Duty MW3 - $9

Mario & Sonic:  London Olympics 2012 - $12

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - $5

 
why trade them in and just rebuy them again while loosing out on 10$ ? you want differint models ? colors ? pur points ? im very curious lol
Cause my handhelds are not in mint condition anymore after my brothers had their way with it. And yes, I am upgrading to the X/Y XLs. But I have to do a roundabout way to get my ambassador games and other stuff to transfer over (since there is no guranatee the TIV would be $90 on 9/27).

And the PS3, cause it makes GTA cost me $10 :) Which is a profit once I'm done with the game.

The beauty of everything going through Amazon also. Good ol' tax-free fun!

 
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Uggg! I need to stop over-thinking this stuff and just trade tomorrow.  I have my stack of games and Vita (that I really never play) and I keep coming up with reasons for keeping them even though I have a backlog of 100+ games. I could use the $200 from the trade for a next gen system down the road.

 
Uggg! I need to stop over-thinking this stuff and just trade tomorrow. I have my stack of games and Vita (that I really never play) and I keep coming up with reasons for keeping them even though I have a backlog of 100+ games. I could use the $200 from the trade for a next gen system down the road.
the sooner you trade it in, and get it over with. the less you will think about it. if you are not going to play it now, trade it in.

 
Traded in a a basic Wii u for 180 and 3 xbox power bricks for 44 each after playcation bonus. I got those power bricks for 20 at amazon. I was worried that they were going to limit me but they were ecstatic. They were glad and wanted more because they are "so rare." Sometimes I think Gamestop employees live in a cave with no internet since they act like they don't even know amazon or any other store exists.
 
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Finally was able to take advantage of the 50% bonus trade in on an IPhone.  Bought a clean IPhone 5 for $300 off Craigslist and got $600 credit for it.  I can't tell you how man times I've been going back and forth with people selling them and then when I want to meet in AT&T or Verizon store to buy, they never get back to me.

Anyways here is some other trade in values:

PS3 Move Controller: $4.00 base

PS3 Navigation Controller: $3.00 base

PS3 Move Eye Camera: $2.00 base

PS3 Bluetooth Headset w/charger: $8.00 base

Assassins Creed 3 (360): $6.00 base

 
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Does anyone know when the current steal of the week coupon is good until? I would redeem points to get it if it is good until October 15th. Just want to know what the expiration is on the coupon from anyone who has redeemed for it.

 
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Finally was able to take advantage of the 50% bonus trade in on an IPhone. Bought a clean IPhone 5 for $300 off Craigslist and got $600 credit for it. I can't tell you how man times I've been going back and forth with people selling them and then when I want to meet in AT&T or Verizon store to buy, they never get back to me.

Anyways here is some other trade in values:

PS3 Move Controller: $4.00 base
PS3 Navigation Controller: $3.00 base
PS3 Move Eye Camera: $2.00 base
PS3 Bluetooth Headset w/charger: $8.00 base
Assassins Creed 3 (360): $6.00 base
How do you go about making sure it is clean? I want to try this but I am too afraid I am going to get burned since I don't know much about buying used phones.
 
How do you go about making sure it is clean? I want to try this but I am too afraid I am going to get burned since I don't know much about buying used phones.
I wouldn't recommend buying phones off CL to trade in. It was fine before GSM carriers started blacklisting phones and sharing an IMEI database.

I've read plenty of stories where a customer would meet up with the seller in store. The carrier tells them everything is OK with the phone and the buyer makes the purchase. Several weeks or months later, the phone no longer works on the carrier's network and is blacklisted. Why? The original seller stopped paying the monthly bill, reported the phone stolen, or still has payments left on the phone through EIP.

There are legit sellers out there, just be extra cautious. Not worth the risk though IMO.

 
So I'm looking at TIVs on phones since I need to pick up something cheap and oddly the ATT 32GB iPhone 4 trades for $175 like new and $253 for good!

 
So I'm looking at TIVs on phones since I need to pick up something cheap and oddly the ATT 32GB iPhone 4 trades for $175 like new and $253 for good!
Wait im confused are you just pointing out that the good TIV is better? That is weird.

Edit: I think they are somehow switched lol.

 
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You got rid of Diablo III fast. You didn't like it?

10 days after release date. Even with the playcation that's just LOL
I did like it. Finished a playthrough on Normal (Easy) and decided that with GTA5 coming out on Monday night, plus GTA online 2 weeks after that, and then FIFA14 and BF4, I probably wouldn't play it again until Xbox One comes out, and at that point, I should probably just pick it up for that console. I got it using the 2 for 9.99 and got $40 back for it, so it doesn't bother me too much. Figured I'd get what I can for it now instead of waiting.

 
Probably but if anyone has that exact model and isn't good enough to get like new I would be at GS tomorrow.
Thats the phone Im planning to trade in in the next month or so. But mine is like new. Not a single scratch. Ive been checking the value every once in awhile and they are reversed it seems between the two conditions.

 
I have 7 Playcation (50% extra trade in bonus) coupons to give away. Expiration date is 9/15

PM me with what you're planning to trade in and I'll send you a code in which you would have to write down and give to the GS worker.

New users + users with low post counts will be IGNORED. Only giving away to members who contribute. I will EDIT my post when codes are all gone. Thanks

 
9-13

360

BLOPS 2- $14

PS3

Diablo 3- $23

Vita

Dragon's Crown- $14

Before anyone asks questions; 1 I used a Playcation coupon, 2 All of my preorders are at Gamestop, & 3 that PS3 Diablo 3 is a free copy I got as a gift after buying a PS3 copy with my PUR $10 off coupon on launch week. Also I have no receipt to return it to a store. There's also a secret reason why I can't sell it sealed.

 
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I'm thinking about pre-ordering my Xbox One from GS now rather than Amazon.

I'll call in the morning but does anyone have they Day One Edition available for pre-order in their area? So I can get an idea. I doubt it though, pretty sure they've all been reserved.

 
I'm thinking about pre-ordering my Xbox One from GS now rather than Amazon.

I'll call in the morning but does anyone have they Day One Edition available for pre-order in their area? So I can get an idea. I doubt it though, pretty sure they've all been reserved.
GS is sold out of day 1 systems on both consoles.

 
I wonder why the PS3 version of Diablo 3 is $23 and the 360 version is $25. PS3 one must have some problems, but anyways Diablo 3 is the best game I played this year on 360. It's also the first Diablo game I ever played, I guess I should have played 1 and 2 but it's too late now.
 
GS is sold out of day 1 systems on both consoles.
Still check though because they were available again around here a week or two ago but not many I don't think.

I wonder why the PS3 version of Diablo 3 is $23 and the 360 version is $25. PS3 one must have some problems, but anyways Diablo 3 is the best game I played this year on 360. It's also the first Diablo game I ever played, I guess I should have played 1 and 2 but it's too late now.

PS3 version is perfectly fine, it's most likely because there's usually a little more demand for used 360 games. That's why they're at the front of GS and PS3 is at the back.

 
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I wonder why the PS3 version of Diablo 3 is $23 and the 360 version is $25. PS3 one must have some problems, but anyways Diablo 3 is the best game I played this year on 360. It's also the first Diablo game I ever played, I guess I should have played 1 and 2 but it's too late now.
Try your local Best Buy, I had luck getting one there. Just $25.

 
9/13
Xbox 360:
Victorious time to shine: $0.75
Clive barkers Jericho: $0.50
Rock Revolution: $0.05
Power Gig: $0.20
Call of duty 2: 1.50
Sneak King: $0.16
Pocketbike Racers: $0.10
 
I wonder why the PS3 version of Diablo 3 is $23 and the 360 version is $25. PS3 one must have some problems, but anyways Diablo 3 is the best game I played this year on 360. It's also the first Diablo game I ever played, I guess I should have played 1 and 2 but it's too late now.
I think it's just a supply/demand thing. 360 version in more demand for used than PS3. See Madden and Payday 2 also. In terms of Diablo 3, PS3 is the primary console for the game according to Activision as that's the version all the GS managers got for free and I think that's also the version sent out for review.

Diablo 1 was on PS1 but it's kinda expensive and 2 is PC exclusive so if you want to play those PC is your best bet. MSRP on the Diablo 2 set (game plus expansion and guide) is $20.

 
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Still check though because they were available again around here a week or two ago but not many I don't think.


PS3 version is perfectly fine, it's most likely because there's usually a little more demand for used 360 games. That's why they're at the front of GS and PS3 is at the back.
My store is so small they're techincally both in the front of the store lining each side (well Infinity/Skylanders are in front of 360 on the left side.)

WiiU gets the shaft at my GS being put in the back beside the counter/door to back room.

 
I think it's just a demand thing. PS3 is the primary console for the game according to Activision as that's the version all the GS managers got for free and I think that's also the version sent out for review.

Diablo 1 was on PS1 but it's kinda expensive and 2 is PC exclusive so if you want to play those PC is your best bet. MSRP on the Diablo 2 set (game plus expansion and guide) is $20.
PS3 also came with a bunch of exclusive items and is the primary one advertised.

Diablo on PS1 was also a disaster, like one of the worst PC to console ports of that generation (if not ever) and was not handled by Blizzard. I really don't know why they took the first game out of the battle chest, not like there's a lot of demand for it on it's own. I would also say you could probably safely skip the first game unless you have a higher tolerance for late 90's PC games and their idiosyncrasies. The second game still holds up reasonably well all things considered.

 
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My store is so small they're techincally both in the front of the store lining each side (well Infinity/Skylanders are in front of 360 on the left side.)

WiiU gets the shaft at my GS being put in the back beside the counter/door to back room.
msuhitman, do you used to work at gs, or something. how do you know all these inside info?

 
I don't even think my pc would be able to play those games, it's a piece of crap. I don't even touch it, so much dust on it you would think the original color was brown. I do everything on my tablet, so I definitely won't ever get to those games.

Edit- unless my pc could play them, I definitely have to check out the specs. Preparing to be disappointed
 
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I don't even think my pc would be able to play those games, it's a piece of crap. I don't even touch it, so much dust on it you would think the original color was brown. I do everything on my tablet, so I definitely won't ever get to those games.
Well considering the second game came out in 2000 and will run on about anything ever made says otherwise. if you don't have a Pentium 233 and 32MB of RAM then I feel very sorry for you.

 
Well considering the second game came out in 2000 and will run on about anything ever made says otherwise. if you don't have a Pentium 233 and 32MB of RAM then I feel very sorry for you.
damn it's that old, well I guess I will try to get one. I thought it came out a couple years ago(I know nothing about pc games), I've played on consoles my whole life. Diablo 3 is so good I would give 2 a shot, I'll avoid one for now unless I find one at a garage sale for cheap.
 
here's a weird, probably dumb question: the PUR steal of the week for 4000 points; i can trade in my "electronics" for 50% more toward next-gen items, does an xbox360 system qualify as "electronics"?

i'm thinking it does, but the the tiny type at the bottom of the coupon only mentions phones or tablets.

i'm 99% certain that the coupon will work for trading in my 360, just hoping some smart CAG had a definitive word. if need be i'll call before i go but i would appreciate being able know beforehand.

(also- games, too! these work for the 50% extra?)

 
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