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GameStop Raises $250K for Charity in 'Staplegate' Auction

7/17/2025

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GameStop made headlines by raising $250,000 for charity through an auction of items linked to the notorious "Staplegate" incident, where staples ruined Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Among the auctioned treasures was the infamous stapler and a refurbished console. All proceeds benefited the Children’s Miracle Network, with CEO Ryan Cohen hinting at exciting perks for bids hitting seven figures. The identity of the winning bidder remains a mystery.

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GameStop made headlines by raising $250,000 for charity through an auction of items linked to the notorious "Staplegate" incident, where staples ruined Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Among the auctioned treasures was the infamous stapler and a refurbished console. All proceeds benefited the Children’s Miracle Network, with CEO Ryan Cohen hinting at exciting perks for bids hitting seven figures. The identity of the winning bidder remains a mystery.