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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beenaround said:
In store, wouldn't bother with online since they don't work on much.
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Thanks again
Last question (sorry, you replied before I finished the edit lol): Is there a recommended combo of certs to get (presuming multiple different denominations can still work on a single item)?
 
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BobbyTastic said:
Thanks again
Last question (sorry, you replied before I finished the edit lol): Is there a recommended combo of certs to get (presuming multiple different denominations can still work on a single item)?
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50 is gone so if you have 180 just do 4 25, 4 15, and 2 10

A lot of the employees now think you can only do 3 certs in a transaction and might refuse to try more so I would stick to having one each per transaction.
 
Sorry if this has been asked and answered already, but is Gamestop still allowing you to use your monthly Pro coupon for eShop/Steam/PSN currency? I've been able to do it at all my local Gamestops forever (including last month), but just wanted to make sure before I try to do it tomorrow. I want to put the $5 toward the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack (since you know that'll never go on sale) and if Gamestop isn't letting you get currency cards anymore, I guess I'll just wait for another eShop card sale (slept on all the ones for Black Friday since I just now decided I'd want the Mario Kart stuff, damn hindsight got me again). Or actually, if Gamestop sells the Booster DLC, could I use the monthly coupon on that? Thanks for the help!
 
super1upqueen said:
Sorry if this has been asked and answered already, but is Gamestop still allowing you to use your monthly Pro coupon for eShop/Steam/PSN currency? I've been able to do it at all my local Gamestops forever (including last month), but just wanted to make sure before I try to do it tomorrow. I want to put the $5 toward the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack (since you know that'll never go on sale) and if Gamestop isn't letting you get currency cards anymore, I guess I'll just wait for another eShop card sale (slept on all the ones for Black Friday since I just now decided I'd want the Mario Kart stuff, damn hindsight got me again). Or actually, if Gamestop sells the Booster DLC, could I use the monthly coupon on that? Thanks for the help!
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You can no longer use the monthly on currency as of 12/1 so you can’t do it tomorrow. Today is the last day.
 
Twilightsparkle said:
You can no longer use the monthly on currency as of 12/1 so you can’t do it tomorrow. Today is the last day.
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Vigilante said:
Correct, you can't do that any longer.
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Fuuuuuuuuu yes, I remember reading that, now. I think I heard it'll also require a $10 minimum purchase to use?

So I'm assuming I couldn't use it to just buy the Mario Kart DLC either, right? I Googled that and found conflicting answers.
 
beenaround said:
50 is gone so if you have 180 just do 4 25, 4 15, and 2 10

A lot of the employees now think you can only do 3 certs in a transaction and might refuse to try more so I would stick to having one each per transaction.
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Done. Appreciate all the help.:bouncy:
Fingers crossed there's stuff to spend these certs on by then.
 
I cashed out the last of my certs to buy the PS5 Slim Spiderman bundle over Black Friday. Hope everyone is able to cash out their certs before the deadline.

There is an option in settings to make CAG look the old way with the black background.
 
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Just got back from Gamestop. Traded in 5 games and the promo worked. I then started looking for a game to use my expiring points on. Went with the last used copy of a complete Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity. I haven't played the first one but I believe this is a prequel to BOTW so I will be fine. I played a little of the demo and liked it. The employee told me he could only use 2 of my certs so I have a little over 2,300 points that I will just redeem online and maybe use them before they expire.
 
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super1upqueen said:
Fuuuuuuuuu yes, I remember reading that, now. I think I heard it'll also require a $10 minimum purchase to use?

So I'm assuming I couldn't use it to just buy the Mario Kart DLC either, right? I Googled that and found conflicting answers.
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Nothing digital.

The $10 minimum was while it worked on currency. Which is no longer a thing.

I don’t think there’s a minimum for physical items, you can use it to get a free pack of Pokemon cards.
 
Twilightsparkle said:
Nothing digital.

The $10 minimum was while it worked on currency. Which is no longer a thing.

I don’t think there’s a minimum for physical items, you can use it to get a free pack of Pokemon cards.
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Thanks so much for all the info. Might just grab a Pokemon pack, then. Will definitely not be renewing my membership in August.
 
Is anyone else saving their points that they made over Black Friday or just cashing out now just in case Gamestop screws up and wipes out all of our points by mistake?
 
Anyone suggestions on what to do with $13 in rewards certs for online? I can't make it to a store by tomorrow but have my $5 monthly and 1 $5 and 1 $3 online cert to use, not sure if I can stack them all but just need something to use them on lol
 
I placed a black friday order at Gamestop for about $85 last week. It is coming in 5 separate shipments and 4 of those have been in large boxes. No wonder they have such a high hurdle for free shipping. This "every store is a warehouse" strategy is going to dig into the finances big time
 
Thats tough. Try to find something for a store pick up. If you go over $40, you might get another $5 off with current promo. Best bet would be a newer released game, you want. Only good news is anything in stock for store pick up, should be factory sealed, with inventory set to -1.
 
Just converted all my points into certs. Did store certs since I’m not feelin the minimum purchase requirement for free shipping
 
FamedGuardian said:
Diablo IV Series X is $349 at Walmart and in stock. Would GS price match that?
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That's what I was thinking too. That'd be an amazing way to renew your warranty and get a free game. Anyone know if you can trade in an Xbox One controller? I don't have the Series X controller and don't wanna give them my 20th anniversary controller. I will try when my GameStop opens up and let y'all know.
 
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Would it be smarter to do 2 separate transactions for trading in a Series X + games to get the $350 bonus + 4/40%? Or will both promotions apply in the same trade?
 
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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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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Haha the beauty of not having an actual price match policy - they can do whatever they want.
 
But yet it’s apparently a big enough benefit for it to be locked behind Pro. I guess tax is also being charged now on trade cards in FL and other states where that previously wasn’t a thing.
 
They can match it and the holiday season doesn't matter. They won't because no individual employee wants to get in trouble though there is nothing in the internal policy that says a large price difference can't be matched. Doesn't mean a DM won't be angry for you doing so though they can.

Just buy it from Amazon or Walmart, not worth the hassle.


For anyone looking, here are some 3DS in stock
$90 Nintendo 2DS Blue GameStop Premium Refurbished
$90 Nintendo 2DS Electric Blue GameStop Premium Refurbished
$190 Nintendo 3DS XL Blue GameStop Premium Refurbished
$190 Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld Console - Black
$190 Nintendo 3DS XL Red GameStop Premium Refurbished
$220 Nintendo 2DS XL Handheld Console - Black and Turquoise, GameStop Premium Refurbished
$240 New Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld Console - Red
$240 New Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld Console - Black
 
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Yigytugd said:
They can match it and the holiday season doesn't matter. They won't because no individual employee wants to get in trouble though there is nothing in the internal policy that says a large price difference can't be matched. Doesn't mean a DM won't be angry for you doing so though they can.

Just buy it from Amazon or Walmart, not worth the hassle.
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I would but I have GS credit.
 
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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I might try this I bet someone would eventually do it.
 
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