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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:

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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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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mask.air.raid said:
Psh. Basic math. I finished Calculus II.

Not that I'll ever use it. Ever.
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Has anyone tried trading in the Wii U Pro controller recently? $10 bucks seems awfully low while XBOX and PS3 controllers are usually $20+. I am trying to trade my black one in and pick up a white one from Best Buy but I would want to at least break even on the whole deal.

 
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biggie2123 said:
Has anyone tried trading in the Wii U Pro controller recently? $10 bucks seems awfully low while XBOX and PS3 controllers are usually $20+. I am trying to trade my black one in and pick up a white one from Best Buy but I would want to at least break even on the whole deal.
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Supply and demand maybe? No demand for them?

 
Decided the hell with it and traded in

Iphone 5 base $405

Need for Speed Most Wanted ('05) base $15

So came out to 612.50 + 24 after coupon and PUR. Decided to just buy Amazon GC with it. Guess Im in the market for a new phone now lol? Maybe Ill downgrade to the 4S or after next week maybe the 5 prices will drop.

 
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arsenalcrazy8 said:
Decided the hell with it and traded in

Iphone 5 base $405

Need for Speed Most Wanted ('05) base $15

So came out to 612.50 + 24 after coupon and PUR. Decided to just buy Amazon GC with it. Guess Im in the market for a new phone now lol? Maybe Ill downgrade to the 4S or after next week maybe the 5 prices will drop.
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I did the same thing today. I'm assuming u kept the lightning cable? I think we did the right thing. A new 5S is $650 off contract

 
WhatsYoFlava said:
I did the same thing today. I'm assuming u kept the lightning cable? I think we did the right thing. A new 5S is $650 off contract
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Yea the cable was an extra 10 base (so 15 with coupon). I felt like keeping it for future uses. and WOW I had no idea that an off contract 5s was 650. Satisfied with this decision now.

 
when i trade stuff in for the extra 30% do i have to put the whole credit towards it or can i just put $5.00 on the item and take the rest on a card??

 
invizibleskratchpikl said:
For those of you picking up GTA V at GS within the first 48 hours of the release, you'll be able to get a free B2G1F preowned coupon.
It was in GS' daily Store Informer today.
Full details weren't specified (had to have GTA V reserved, must be PUR member, etc.), but I'll find out more later this week.
Also, you can get a free GS $3 off a preowned game $3 or more by downloading the free Kongregate game, "Tyrant Unleashed" from the App Store or Google Play store. Load the game and click on the "K" on the top left, and you'll see a GS promo banner. Follow the instructions and your code will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
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Hmmm,, wonder if you can do multiple preorders at different locations to get a few of those coupons
 
If this B2G1 coupon offer is true, would it be posted in our power rewards or a physical coupon?
 
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Kind of off topic but what are the benefits of getting an iPhone off contract? I'm currently in a family plan paying $40ish for 2 GB of data under AT&T.
 
sasuke543 said:
If this B2G1 coupon offer is true, would it be posted in our power rewards or a physical coupon?
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The guy at the GS this morning told me that the coupon prints out on your receipt. And it's only for people who pre-ordered the game. If you pick it up day one without a pre-order, that coupon will not print.

 
The PowerUp Rewards Steal of the Week is a coupon for 

Trade Electronics Toward Select Next-Gen Products, Get 50% More Credit!

for 4000pts.

Anyone know what qualifies as electronics???  Seems pretty vague to me.  Would a PS3 count?

 
Dragunz said:
Do you guys know if the service for the 5 matters for in store trade in? The online quote for Sprint is $252 whereas AT&T is $405.
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It matters because it gives different value for different carrier.

On topic:

9/12/13.
(Phone Quotes)

:wiiu:
New Super Luigi U - $12
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist - $17

:360:
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist - $17

 
Anyone have problem with the trade 2 promo? Doesn't seem to work with FIFA 13, NBA 2K13 at the store I went to.

 
Earlier today, I traded in the following -

Xbox 360 250GB internal hard drive - $40.00 ($60.00)

Xbox 360 transfer cable - $5.00 ($7.50)

Madden NFL 25 - $25.00 ($37.50)

PlayStation 3 component cable - $2.50 ($3.75)

PlayStation 3 super slim 500GB console - $130.00 ($195.00)

Total was $202.50. Using the playcation coupon (in parenthesis), the total was $303.75.

I forgot about Madden being $30 credit but its okay because the lady screwed up the Xbox 360 hard drive. It's actually only a 20GB hard drive but the casing says 250GB and despite telling her this, she took it as 250GB. Oh well.

Pre-ordered the 500GB PS3 GTA V bundle (the one I sold was a used one I purchased off ebay for $200 with Assassin's Creed III six weeks ago. Never planned on keeping the used console and actually made a profit on it) for $270 and since I used a gift card, I wasnt charged any sales tax. Woohoo!!!

Thought about buying Dragon's Crown or The Puppeteer but instead put the remaining $33.76 credit towards my PS4 pre-order which puts that under $200 left to pay.

 
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Uso said:
Anyone have problem with the trade 2 promo? Doesn't seem to work with FIFA 13, NBA 2K13 at the store I went to.
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Maybe the list was updated in the system, but not posted online. How did the transaction go? Did you add the new game and the trade-ins didn't adjust? Give us some details.

 
klimb22 said:
Maybe the list was updated in the system, but not posted online. How did the transaction go? Did you add the new game and the trade-ins didn't adjust? Give us some details.
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If I had to guess, he thought trade 2 mean just trade 2. And he didn't try to buy a new game.

 
dan77733 said:
Earlier today, I traded in the following -

Madden NFL 25 - $25.00 ($37.50)

I forgot about Madden being $30 credit but its okay because the lady screwed up the Xbox 360 hard drive.
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That value was correct. The $30 is a promo price, not a base value. So you would've gotten $25 base and another $5 as promo credit.

 
Wii u deluxe =$150 base $225 after placation

Preordered the zelda wii u so $ 75 for a new limited edition system with a digital game, book , pure points , club nintendo points and a new year under warranty I think it's worth it .....
 
DealSeeker2U said:
It matters because it gives different value for different carrier.

On topic:

9/12/13.
(Phone Quotes)

:wiiu:
New Super Luigi U - $12
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist - $17

:360:
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist - $17
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I know that, I only asked because two other CAGs posted that they traded in their 5s for $405 base without mentioning what carrier they have.
 
Hmm.. I found my 2 PlayCation coupons. Maybe I'll find something to trade in to get a $15 download I want.

Any $10 or less BB game to get $15 @ GS?

 
klimb22 said:
Maybe the list was updated in the system, but not posted online. How did the transaction go? Did you add the new game and the trade-ins didn't adjust? Give us some details.
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I didn't trade the games in. Bought ATK and it didn't have the promo.

 
Vigilante said:
Don't you mean $49.50 if Unlocked, since 10% of $45 is $4.50? ;)
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Woops, yea I was going off last week's 22.50 base with a 100% bonus making it $45 i thought. Otherwise people last week would have been trading it in for $90

 
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traded in:

4th gen ipad 32gb $350 ( with lighting cable)

Had my playcation coupon so got $525 in credit for it.  Not bad since i originally bought it from gamestop for $400.

 
Uso said:
I didn't trade the games in. Bought ATK and it didn't have the promo.
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Just trying to clarify here. You handed over the games to trade in, cashier scanned them and rung up a NEW ATK in the same transaction? The values for the sports games didn't bump up? Are you for sure the cashier rung up a new ATK?

If all of the above is true, it may be possible that those games are indeed out of the system for the promo and the list online is incorrect.
 
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Red ring Xbox still getting $50 with like a $20 refurb?

Just wondering if it will be about $50 after using a playcation coupon later after work and I'll definitely pre-order a 2nd copy of GTA v to try and get another b2g1 free coupon
 
klimb22 said:
Just trying to clarify here. You handed over the games to trade in, cashier scanned them and rung up a NEW ATK in the same transaction? The values for the sports games didn't bump up? Are you for sure the cashier rung up a new ATK?

If all of the above is true, it may be possible that those games are indeed out of the system for the promo and the list online is incorrect.
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Yes. tried with new $60 game as well.

 
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