I have about 27 games I'm planning to trade. I always feel bad for taking up so much of the employees time and especially the people waiting in line as well. The GameStop near me usually only one employee. Last time I did a trade in, it took about 30 mins while there was 5+ ppl waiting in line lol. Ah well, gotta do what I gotta do!
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GameStop has a 70% trade in deal right now..
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SolarMystic
Member
Extra $15? Is there some kind of promo that is affecting retro consoles?
phantasmic_glaive
Member
Wow, nice haul man. I finally spent my cred today.
Paid off Crash and FFXii, plus the collectors edition strategy guide, a silver DS4, and a couple of games on PS3 I were missing. .... and a preorder on kiwami.
friskykillface
Banned
Powerup rewards members get a coupon for an extra $15
Undead Fantasy
Member
So games that appear as N/A in their site are not accepted correct?
How long did it take for them to process all that?
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Got about $600 from trading in games (nothing past the 360 gen aside from a few Wii U games), a GB Advance and a 360 console I'll never use again. Great deal lol, now to wait for the Switch to come in stock ;'[
7DollarHagane
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Most of the time Gamestop sucks but promos like this are great for clearing out old crap that has almost no value elsewhere.
Even local shops would probably turn down a lot of 360 games at this point.
YMMV
I've traded in two N/A games (Smash Melee and Pokemon LeafGreen) to two separate stores, but I still don't know for certain if I just got an employee that didn't care, or what.
SolarMystic
Member
How do I get this coupon? Sorry, I haven't used GameStop in years.
7DollarHagane
Banned
If you sign up for the power up rewards in store it will print on your receipt. You can use it on the next transaction.
It works for multiple systems. I traded in a PSVita, Playstation 1, and original game boy in one receipt and all 3 got the $15 bonus. The Vita got a $25 bonus as well for being a pro member.
I agree. With this deal I was getting back in trade what I originally paid for several games. Some of those LEGO games are returning back like $12 each in credit, like Star Wars Complete Saga, which is free on GwG. And I was able to clear out nearly half of my 360 Kinect games and get decent value for them.
The only thing I need to rebuy is Persona 5 - I had the PS3 version, but I traded that in for $35. I figured now that I have the PS4, I'll just get that version, and since I don't need it immediately I can wait for the inevitable Atlus discount on a PSN sale. I also have a $10 BB gift card burning a hole in my pocket so I'm toying with getting the PS4 steel book for basically the same price...
Not too long, the store manager had a systematic process of going through them all quickly. About 15-20 minutes. I went at lunchtime so they wouldn't be so slammed in the evening.
AlexFlame116
Member
How long does this sale go for? I'm contemplating selling some of my games to get the N.Sane Trilogy on release day.
But most of my games that I want to trade are probably not worth anything. I need to get 40 something dollars.
But most of my games that I want to trade are probably not worth anything. I need to get 40 something dollars.
AlexFlame116
Member
It should be on the GameStop app if you connect your PUR account to it.
BoogieWoogie
Banned
How long does this last?
RobotVM
Member
All i see is the buy 2 get one free
AlexFlame116
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Are you a Pro member?
RobotVM
Member
Yup just signed up on the 16th.
Kwansu Dudes
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See terms & conditions below. Valid 6/19 - 7/9.
AlexFlame116
Member
That's really weird. It shows on my app. Maybe there's a wait?
Oh wow how did I miss that? Thanks! Now to see what I can even trade in.
Karspankey
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Just came back from GS with $470.60 in trade credit for a N64 and N64 games! Gonna buy a PSVR now 
Domcorleone
Member
I only see 60% where does it say 70%? I'm at GameStop now and they are only giving me 60% and I'm a Pro member
It's 60% + the 10% pro bonus.
well its 60% for six+ games and 10% for pro.
plutoknight
Member
How are some of you trading in retro stuff?
Every retro thing I've looked up on the website gives me N/A -- are they super selective on what they take retro-wise, or is it only certain stores?
Every retro thing I've looked up on the website gives me N/A -- are they super selective on what they take retro-wise, or is it only certain stores?
It has to be in good cosmetic condition with a 100% intact label. It seems like they are mainly looking for popular games.
Karspankey
Banned
I traded in games like Super Smash Bros, Fighting Force 64, and Mario Party. They're looking for games like that.
Lol, my stuff was definitely not like that. He didn't even test the N64.
The labels of your games were damaged? an employee told me they are specifically trained to only accept cartridges with intact labels and no cosmetic damage to the plastic when I asked about the retro program.
Karspankey
Banned
Yeah, I had nearly whole labels missing. The guy there has been pretty unprofessional and sometimes rude, based on the other experiences I've had with him.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Just came back from GS with $470.60 in trade credit for a N64 and N64 games! Gonna buy a PSVR now
Good haul
!BreakinBad
Neo Member
Got $409 on old games. Went back and got $130 for my launch PS4 (since I have a Pro). And went back once more time to trade in a few more games (I'll be getting Gravity Rush 2 back digitally and basically got all but $9 back from what I paid for it) for a final total of:
Now you have subtract what I'll be paying for digital GR2 (next time it's on sale) and I got another $5 coming from when I cancel my Crash pre-order. I almost bought a PSVR for the hell of it...but I will resist until HDMI 2,0 ports are a part of the system.
Edit: Forgot to say thanks! Seriously, thank you for this post.
Now you have subtract what I'll be paying for digital GR2 (next time it's on sale) and I got another $5 coming from when I cancel my Crash pre-order. I almost bought a PSVR for the hell of it...but I will resist until HDMI 2,0 ports are a part of the system.
Edit: Forgot to say thanks! Seriously, thank you for this post.
The Wraith
Member
How long is this promotion going on for?
Karspankey
Banned
BreakinBad
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I'd like to add that being a Pro member pays for itself at around $150 (plus tax) and you're losing money by not joining beyond that threshold (though that's probably before the 60% bonus, not after).
And on top of the >$600 I got, I should wind up with ~13000 Pro points which would be enough for a $10 PSN card. This was a nice last hurrah for Funcoland to me. I'll probably spend it all on PSN bucks in the end...
And on top of the >$600 I got, I should wind up with ~13000 Pro points which would be enough for a $10 PSN card. This was a nice last hurrah for Funcoland to me. I'll probably spend it all on PSN bucks in the end...
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Good, should give me enough time to finish Black ops III campaign, would make enough to trade in for either Uncharted Lost Legacy of FFXII Zodiac Age.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
I caculated the game I had and came to about $241 with the 60% extra. Gona throw some more 360 games in there too even though they are only $2 a piece. I need to declutter anyways, and Amazon doesn't give much better value after their fees so seems fair enough even for $2
friskykillface
Banned
Tomorrow could have a huge bump in trade values
Think I'll wait until then for games 👀
Think I'll wait until then for games 👀
I have been holding out all week, I hope you're right!!
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Haha same. Even if all my games go up by like $1 per then that's still good
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Why not let them subscribe you to Power Up Rewards Pro or whatever it's called. They can do it all in one transaction and I'm betting it will pay for itself right away and give you additional credit all at once? That way, trades are all 70% bonus instead of just 60.
friskykillface:
Why would tomorrow have a bump in trade values?
tearsintherain
Member
There is also a chance for trade values to drop in value, especially since they are starting a B2G1 free sale this weekend on all used games and consoles/accessories. Let the trading russian roulette begin!
and yeah if you are trading more than $150 of games sign up in the same transaction for PUR Pro ($14.99 for 1 year), you will get 10% more on all the trade ins which pays for itself plus a free one year sub to game informer and 1 day early access to the b2g1f promo this weekend.
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