GameStop's first "Trade Anything Day" on Dec. 6 accepted more than 80,000 items nationwide, trading oddities and electronics alike for store credit. Non-standard items received a flat $5 credit while phones, consoles and games were processed normally. Stores also collected canned goods and pet food for local charities; employees could claim items afterward and remaining donations were given away or disposed of. GameStop called the day a success and is considering repeating it, likely around the holidays.
GameStop's First 'Trade Anything Day' Took In 80,000+ Items — From Taxidermy Bobcats to a Ball of Lint
Courtesy of GameStop (2)A pair of Air Jordans and a dog painting were among more than 80,000 items traded in to GameStop as part of the company's inaugural "Trade Anything Day"
GameStop hosted its inaugural "Trade Anything Day" on Saturday, Dec. 6, accepting more than 80,000 items across stores nationwide as part of a promotion to spotlight the retailer's trade-in program.
Quirky Submissions and Guaranteed Credit
The event drew an eclectic mix of objects. While routine trade-ins — phones, consoles and video games — were evaluated and processed normally, customers who brought in non-standard items received a flat $5 store credit. Among the unusual donations were:
Courtesy of GameStopA taxidermied bobcat was one os more than 80,000 items traded in to GameStop during "Trade Anything Day"
- Taxidermy animals (a bobcat and a mounted goose)
- A tiny Jesus figurine
- A "full creepy doll collection"
- A speed limit sign
- A pair of Air Jordans and a painted dog portrait
- Even a ball of lint
Community Giveback
Participating GameStop locations also collected canned goods and pet food, which were donated to local charities. A company representative called the event "a really big success," adding, "We just wanted to give back to the customers."
What Happened To The Items?
After the event concluded, employees were allowed to claim items for themselves. According to GameStop, any remaining items were either donated or "disposed of properly." The busiest single store was the GameStop in Deptford, N.J., which accepted 250 items — the highest total reported.
Courtesy of GameStopA speed limit sign was turned in at one GameStop location during the company's "Trade Anything Day"
Looking Ahead
Given the turnout and interest, GameStop is considering repeating the event, likely around the holidays, though the company left open the possibility of different timings or formats in the future.
All facts and quotes are based on information provided to PEOPLE and courtesy details from GameStop.
