GameStop’s ‘Trade Anything Day’ Brings Chaos and Laughter
Overview
GameStop’s recent ‘Trade Anything Day’ event led to a mix of humor and chaos as customers brought in everything from sex toys to pets, all for a $5 coupon. The event, held on December 6, encouraged customers to bring in almost anything for a $5 coupon. While there were some rules—like no hazardous chemicals or live animals—people still managed to bring in some truly bizarre items.
Unusual Items Turned Up
Some of the more unusual items included a stuffed bobcat, a half‑chewed goose, a Netflix disc for installing the streaming service on Wii, a gift‑shop replica of the Declaration of Independence, and even a plastic spoon. One customer even tried to trade in their dog, but GameStop quickly declined, reminding everyone that live animals were not accepted.
Employee Stories
Employees had to deal with the fallout of these unusual trades. One employee shared a story about a customer who brought in a large bin filled with video games. Upon checking the games, the employee found an incredibly graphic adult‑film disc inside one of the cases. Another employee had to handle a customer who tried to trade in a dildo, which was especially awkward given the presence of children in the store.
Accepted Trades & Donations
Not all trades were rejected, though. GameStop accepted a piece of lint and even encouraged customers to bring in canned goods for donation to local food drives. Some of the more unusual food items included Pokémon Campbell’s soup and Vienna sausages. One customer even received $5 store credit for a Tangy BBQ McDonald’s sauce.
A Heartwarming Note
Perhaps the best trade‑in of all was a thank‑you note written on a Kirby Post‑It. The note read, “To the dudes @ GameStop, I hope your day has been well. I’m sorry that they are trying to trade in garbage. That sucks and I hope no one in this area did that. I also hope you are doing well as people outside of GameStop. Stay sane and happy holidays.”
One staffer responded to the note, saying, “This is worth so much more then $5. Thank you.”
Conclusion
Overall, GameStop’s ‘Trade Anything Day’ was a mix of chaos, humor, and heartwarming moments, showing just how creative—and sometimes bizarre—people can be when given the chance.
