GameStop's Viral Stapler Incident Sparks $250,000 Auction
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A stapler damaged a Nintendo Switch 2 at a GameStop in June, and the incident, dubbed 'staplegate,' has turned into a viral marketing stunt with an eBay auction reaching nearly $250,000 for the damaged console and related items, with proceeds going to charity.
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