The GameStop stapler that smashed a Switch 2 screen on launch day is being auctioned off for charity, and bidding has already broken $100,000
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The auction also includes the stapled Switch 2 console and box, the staple that did the damage, and a pair of the GameStop CEO's underwear, which I will explain within.

Includes the stapler, the staple, the (now refurbished) Switch 2 and a “certificate of authenticity”. Current highest bid at eBay is $120,100.

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“And here we have yet another product of double human stupidity: one for stapling an electronic and another for buying the entire thing for over 120k dollars”

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I don’t think the person surrendering $120,000 actually cares about the console so much as they’re donating to charity.

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Gamifying altruism kinda works

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Yeah, even if it’s a big brand attachment or whatever, I’m never going to complain about a big charity donation. (as long as it’s not a bogus charity, of course)

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