Bids for GameStop’s Infamous Switch 2 Stapler Pass 200K (With 5 Days to Go)

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In the same vein as any major console debut, the rollout of the Nintendo Switch 2 encountered a few hurdles. However, none garnered as much attention as the unfortunate incident involving a damaged Switch 2 sold by GameStop. An employee at their Staten Island, New York branch inadvertently attached the receipt to the box by stapling it through the Switch 2’s screen. Now, GameStop is attempting to transform this mishap into a significant charitable contribution by auctioning off the stapler and the damaged Switch 2 from the event. The bids for these items are soaring high.

On July 9th, GameStop posted a link to an eBay listing featuring the repaired Switch 2 console (once damaged) and the stapler responsible for piercing its screen. These items come with a certificate of authenticity, confirming they are part of the infamous Switch 2 midnight launch incident. The original packaging, complete with the notorious staple hole, and the staple itself, are also included in the sale. Bids for this exclusive collection of Nintendo and GameStop history began quickly, but soared even higher when the CEO made an unexpected pledge.

Up for bids now is the notorious “Switch 2 Stapler”. Your purchase will help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Alternatively,

The well-known “Switch 2 Stapler” is now up for grabs at auction. The funds raised will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Or simply,

Bid on the popular “Switch 2 Stapler”! Proceeds go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

— GameStop (@gamestop) July 9, 2025

The upcoming event known as the GameStop 2025 Staplegate Charity Auction is aimed at supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This charitable organization focuses on providing top-notch healthcare to children by distributing funds to hospitals for kids in the U.S. and Canada. In other words, the money raised from this auction will likely be donated to a worthy cause, with predictions of a significant contribution.

GameStop CEO Issues New Challenge for GameStop Staplegate Auction

Following the auction’s launch, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made an unexpected move by proposing an engaging incentive for bidders. His post on X platform stated, “If this reaches six figures, I will add my underwear.” As of now, the bidding has reached $217,600, implying that the winning bidder will not only secure a piece of Switch 2 midnight launch history but also a personal item from the CEO of GameStop. However, it seems that Cohen is aiming to raise even more funds with his latest and upgraded bonus offer.

Should we hit a sum of seven figures, I’ll arrange for the lucky winner to jet off to sunny Miami, treat them to a meal at McDonald’s, and hand over my previously owned undergarments in person.

— Ryan Cohen (@ryancohen) July 10, 2025

On the 11th of July, Cohen upped his initial proposition with an intriguing proposition. If this bid surpasses six zeros, he promised to fly the victor to Miami, treat them to a meal at McDonald’s, and hand-deliver some of his previously owned undergarments. Currently, the bidding is at 200K, leaving quite a distance to reach the seven-figure mark for one fortunate bidder to savor a meal at an unspecified McDonald’s in Miami. With five days remaining, there’s still hope that a generous individual will accept Cohen’s latest proposition.

Gaming enthusiasts are closely monitoring this peculiar auction, just as they’ve been following the fluctuations of GameStop shares over the past few years. As the countdown continues, it remains intriguing to find out if someone is prepared to spend millions on a piece of history, a Miami trip, and Ryan Cohen’s personal items. Regardless, it seems likely that the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will receive a substantial donation shortly.

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2025-07-11 15:39