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People are focusing on GameStop’s large bid for eBay—reportedly $56 billion—and how the company plans to finance the purchase. Others are also highlighting that GameStop posted its highest profit in history, going back decades.

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Key Takeaway GameStop’s record profits are fueling attention around its proposed $56B eBay offer, but the payment plan remains unclear.
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GameStop’s record profits are fueling attention around its proposed $56B eBay offer, but the payment plan remains unclear.

People are focusing on GameStop’s large bid for eBay—reportedly $56 billion—and how the company plans to finance the purchase. Others are also highlighting that GameStop posted its highest profit in history, going back decades.

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Ars Technica · 30d ago
GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it

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GameSpot · 17h ago
GameStop Just Posted Its Highest Profit In History, Going Back Decades

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Proposed eBay offer $56 billion
Financing focus Struggles to explain how it’ll pay for the eBay deal
Profit record Highest profit in history
Profit lookback Going back decades

What to Watch

  • Follow updates on how GameStop plans to finance the $56B eBay offer. Ars Technica
  • Watch for further reporting or filings that confirm whether the eBay bid progresses beyond the proposal. Ars Technica
  • Track additional quarters to see if GameStop can sustain “highest profit in history” performance. GameSpot

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  • GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it Ars Technica
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eBay rejects GameStop's takeover offer

GameStop is much smaller than eBay and can't explain how it's going to finance such a purchase. eBay has rejected GameStop's offer to buy it for $56...

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eBay Shoots Down GameStop's Acquisition Bid, And It's Brutal

eBay is not impressed by GameStop at all, shooting down its acquisition bid over "uncertain" financials and a lack of credibility.

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gamedeveloper.com

eBay rejects GameStop takeover bid

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thegamer.com

Two Great Mario RPGs Are On Sale At GameStop This Week For Just $15

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GameStop's pricing is mostly on par with what you can expect on the secondhand market. Keyword: mostly. PriceCharting has the loose price of the same New Nintendo 3DS XL at $265, with Complete In-Box sets sitting at $468.83. However, eBay tells a different story. In March, a brand-new set of the same console had its auction finish at $363. Meanwhile, a cursory search for a red New Nintendo 3DS XL brought up a listing at $309, and another region-free at $294.99. Bear in mind that GameStop's listing is for a refurbished console that doesn't have the box, and potentially doesn't even have a match

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