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GameStop may drop $56B eBay buy, opts for partnership to boost collectibles market.

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10 Aug 2026
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is considering withdrawing the $56 billion bid to acquire eBay and instead proposing a partnership or joint venture. This move aims to leverage GameStop's 1,600 U.S. stores to enhance both companies' market share in high-margin areas like trading cards and collectibles. GameStop, a major eBay shareholder, would seek board representation in any deal. The bid followed eBay's rejection citing concerns over funding and long-term growth, but Cohen remains committed to combining the companies to create a $1 trillion business focused on digital marketplaces and collectibles.

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