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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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vita: killzone mercenary base = 15$
:wii: zelda skyward sword base = 15$

i put them towards beyond two souls which ill return tommorow (getting it from amazon to keep). ill rent out killzone to finish the game :)
 
Anyone know if I can trade in 2 sets (4 games) of the trade2 for the same game? I'm only really interested in getting Heavy Rain ATM and I don't want to be bothered to buy a game and then return it later.

 
I just got enough Powerup Rewards points for a $10 off any on purchase does anyone know if this can be used towards a game I already have preordered?

 
ZhengMaster said:
Anyone know if I can trade in 2 sets (4 games) of the trade2 for the same game? I'm only really interested in getting Heavy Rain ATM and I don't want to be bothered to buy a game and then return it later.
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No unfortunately you have to get two games but you can buy America's Test Kitchen for DS new (only 99 cents :p).

 
Miami Flash15 said:
Yeah, right? Figured that wasn't the case. I was in a hurry, so I'll just do it tomorrow. Same here. The value just dropped from yesterday, about $80+ at least, I believe. Sucks.

Hopefully, when I go in tomorrow, another person is there. If not, she'll have to take it.
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A lot of places aren't wanting to take iOS7 because of the changes to the remote security because if it's not properly deactivated the phone is worthless to them.
 
He likes the attention. That's why he posts. The difference between you two is that you never buy anything.

 
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darwalker23 said:
I just got enough Powerup Rewards points for a $10 off any on purchase does anyone know if this can be used towards a game I already have preordered?
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yes but you can only redeem your coupon when picking up the game. Make sure to check the expiration date on the coupon.

 
Miami Flash15 said:
I went to another and she said she needs it to check something but she gives it back since they can't accept it with one
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That doesn't sound right unless they're also checking that the phone isn't blocked by the carrier as well or something. The sim wouldn't tell them anything else and everything that's requires for the trade is in the settings menu. They have to put in all the info they require to get that sheet to print out because it creates a barcode tied to that phone. Could be that district being asked to go above and beyond after getting a lot of phones with bad IMEIs.
 
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EldritchOnRye said:
That doesn't sound right unless they're also checking that the phone isn't blocked by the carrier as well or something. The sim wouldn't tell them anything else and everything that's requires for the trade is in the settings menu. They have to put in all the info they require to get that sheet to print out because it creates a barcode tied to that phone.
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no clue what it is. i'll figure it out tomorrow. there shouldn't be a dilemma

 
Miami Flash15 said:
no clue what it is. i'll figure it out tomorrow. there shouldn't be a dilemma
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They do check the ESN with a database to ensure it isn't blocked by the carrier or reported as stolen. They will not take a phone that has a bad ESN. They do not necessarily need to access the setting for the ESN, there's a pinhole where the sim card goes they can eject the cradle and the ESN is etched on that.

The reason they need to get into the phone is so that they can access the settings to see the memory capacity and verify the size. If you have your phone in factory start up mode, you will need to run through the basic set-up process so they can access the settings to see it. You can do that from any wifi. You will, however, need a sim card in there to run through the set-up... but it doesn't need to be an active sim (as in tied to your account)

 
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dyeknom said:
They do check the ESN with a database to ensure it isn't blocked by the carrier or reported as stolen. They will not take a phone that has a bad ESN. They do not necessarily need to access the setting for the ESN, there's a pinhole where the sim card goes they can eject the cradle and the ESN is etched on that.

The reason they need to get into the phone is so that they can access the settings to see the memory capacity and verify the size. If you have your phone in factory start up mode, you will need to run through the basic set-up process so they can access the settings to see it. You can do that from any wifi. You will, however, need a sim card in there to run through the set-up... but it doesn't need to be an active sim (as in tied to your account)
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oh okay, got it. Yeah, I literally like reset it to factory to the point where when you put it on, it'd say 'hello' and you'd have to set all that stuff up.

thanks for the detailed insight! :)

 
Miami Flash15 said:
oh okay, got it. Yeah, I literally like reset it to factory to the point where when you put it on, it'd say 'hello' and you'd have to set all that stuff up.

thanks for the detailed insight! :)
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Just connect it to a free wifi and run through basic iTunes set-up, that way they can get into the phone to see the info. If you take out the sim, they can't even do that afaik... which is why the [no sim] phones aren't supposed to be taken.

 
10/10/13:

:ps3: F1 2011 - $5

:360: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 - $7

:360: Nascar 2011 - $8

:ps3: Nascar 2011 - $7

Also the B2G1 Wii/DS promo nullifies the 30% bonus for trading toward used. Promo values added when the first DS game was scanned but when the 3rd/free game was scanned, the 30% bonus disappeared. Just FYI...

 
esalw822 said:
Also the B2G1 Wii/DS promo nullifies the 30% bonus for trading toward used. Promo values added when the first DS game was scanned but when the 3rd/free game was scanned, the 30% bonus disappeared. Just FYI...
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So does the 2 for $10 sale. Was grabbing too games with a trade and had to get a dollar game as well when it didn't ring up.
 
EldritchOnRye said:
So does the 2 for $10 sale. Was grabbing too games with a trade and had to get a dollar game as well when it didn't ring up.
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The updates that GS applied to the POS systems is responsible for that. It will actually nullify more than 2 promos in the same transaction even if both were supposed to apply. For ex: If you did the trade 2 for $9.99 game, and you had 3 games, and got a preowned game to get the 30% boost towards preowned, one of the promos will get applied but not both. Safe to do some transactions separately versus doing all in one to get the best results and avoid headaches.

 
DealSeeker2U said:
The updates that GS applied to the POS systems is responsible for that. It will actually nullify more than 2 promos in the same transaction even if both were supposed to apply. For ex: If you did the trade 2 for $9.99 game, and you had 3 games, and got a preowned game to get the 30% boost towards preowned, one of the promos will get applied but not both. Safe to do some transactions separately versus doing all in one to get the best results and avoid headaches.
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Good to know since I might be trading three games like that later.

 
Vigilante said:
No--the whole idea behind choosing ATK is that you should be able to accept the $1 loss and not have to worry about another return showing up in your account.
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I see... I mean, I'm not going to play it at all. Do you think I maybe should just trade it back in for like 1 cent? I just don't want junk taking up space to be honest.

Edit: Sorry about the double post. Still new and will make sure not to try to double post when I see two interesting comments.

 
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ZhengMaster said:
I see... I mean, I'm not going to play it at all. Do you think I maybe should just trade it back in for like 1 cent? I just don't want junk taking up space to be honest.

Edit: Sorry about the double post. Still new and will make sure not to try to double post when I see two interesting comments.
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Use MultiQuote. You just click it and it will add every quote you 'MultiQuote' automatically to your reply. Whatever you do with it is up to you. Trade it back in or throw it away. I personally find games I want to keep and play. For example the last two games I used the Trade 2 for were Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Heavy Rain. Both under $10 and games I want to play. You could just get a new $60 game and return/exchange it to a different store or the same one if you choose, at another time. Just not worth the hassle to return a $1 game.

 
Dragunz said:
Use MultiQuote. You just click it and it will add every quote you 'MultiQuote' automatically to your reply. Whatever you do with it is up to you. Trade it back in or throw it away. I personally find games I want to keep and play. For example the last two games I used the Trade 2 for were Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Heavy Rain. Both under $10 and games I want to play. You could just get a new $60 game and return/exchange it to a different store or the same one if you choose, at another time. Just not worth the hassle to return a $1 game.
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Would it still count against you for returning it?

 
ZhengMaster said:
Would it still count against you for returning it?
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Excessive returns will count against you regardless if it is a $1 game or a $60 game. Another course of action for ATK is to redeem the club nintendo code and or trade the code here on CAG for swag at club nintendo site. If you are hell bent on trading it back to GS, do it cart only (save the case for trade ins at a different chain and or for replacing worn cases for your personal collection) at a different store or on a separate day just to avoid eyebrow raising in your direction for obvious reasons.

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So 2 are part of the trade 2 and the third is not?
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Eldritch knows what he is doing. Probably a game that is not in the set since it works only in sets of 2s and you will need to buy a new game for each set.

 
bostonfrontier said:
why are people so concerned with returns counting against you...... its your money.
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Normal returns here and there are cause for no concern. Excessive returns that abuse it will lead to account getting banned and as such the concern. The point was that they count against you one way or another but don't matter if one isn't abusing it.

 
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I have a PUR question and assume it's OK in here... Can I stack 2 PUR coupons? Thinking about using 25% off used system and $25 off any system for a vita.
 
freshzen said:
I have a PUR question and assume it's OK in here... Can I stack 2 PUR coupons? Thinking about using 25% off used system and $25 off any system for a vita.
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I tried doing just that on a preowned 3ds and only one coupon worked not both. However, if you have one of the $ off coupons of any purchase, then that will stack but not the two you are talking about. Go with the 25% off and leave the $25 off of any system one out.

 
I've returned about 60 things over the past 3 months due to that trade 2 promo and just random returns for used games i just didn't like.

I guess they wont really ban me since I have $1200 in preorders waiting.  I'm sure they know what's up.

 
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