The gaming retail chain is making lemonade out of a lemon for Children's Miracle Network.
The gaming retail chain is making lemonade out of a lemon for Children's Miracle Network.
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Have you seen my stapler?
> One infamous story that emerged from the Nintendo Switch 2 launch in early June came from the Staten Island section of New York City, where a GameStop employee stapled a receipt for the console to its box–which damaged the Switch 2’s screen in the process. Now, GameStop is turning this blunder into a boon for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, as the company is auctioning off multiple items from the incident–including the staple itself–for charity.
> The four items included in the auction are as follows:
>The stapler used in the incident, which is described as “a retail legend born from a half-second decision”
>The Nintendo Switch 2 console itself, with a repaired screen
>The full retail packaging of the console, “with the staple mark clearly visible”
>The individual staple that damaged the console, which has been “carefully extracted and preserved” in an “individual display pouch”
> The charity auction includes a letter from GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, confirming that all four items included in the auction are “authentic relics from the now-infamous ‘Staplegate’ incident.” Cohen’s message also says that, “while the incident itself was unfortunate, [GameStop] hope[s] its legacy serves a greater purpose.”
Lmfao that’s hilarious what a funny way to recognize the mistake and raise money for a charity. Seems like the CEO knows how to handle things.
Great way to own the problem, create good PR from a fumble and raise money for kids. Godspeed, GameStop.
What a great idea 😂 this Ryan guy seems to know a thing or two about business. 😉
Best opportunity to flip a launch unit damaged the same way
Well I guess that’s making something good out of a stupid mistake.
Did they fire the guy who did it?
Will they continue to sell us warranties without our consent?
‘A’ Nintendo switch? I thought multiple consoles were damaged?
Either way childrens miracle network is a great cause. Literally why not
Or just donate to charity, GameStop.
Nothing’s stopping you.
If I was rich I would 100 percent buy this, that’s fucking hilarious. Any guesses on how high it’ll go?
Finally giving back to the kids after ripping them/us off for generations… That’s great. Now if they want to help kids for true, they can adjust their trade-in policy.