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GameStop’s “Trade in Anything” event bans bizarre items for $5 store credit in a 20x20x20 box.
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Employees prepare for chaotic day as fans anticipate marketing stunt turned charity effort with unpredictable donations.
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Event’s success hinges on whether it will be legendary or infamous depending on which side you’re on.
GameStop’s upcoming “Trade in Anything” event on December 6th has gone viral thanks to its absurd list of banned items, ranging from dirty underwear to nuclear bombs and even “Greg.” Despite the humor, the rules are simple: one item that fits in a 20×20×20 box earns $5 in store credit. Fans see the promo as part marketing stunt, part charity effort, and part internet chaos generator.
Employees, however, are bracing for what they predict will be an overwhelming and messy day. Workers online have expressed concern about handling unpredictable items and managing donations, which reportedly will go to local charities supporting children and families. With people already joking about bringing slabs of concrete and flux capacitors, whether the event becomes legendary or infamous may depend entirely on which side of the counter you’re on.
