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'''[[Wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]''' (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, and collectables. It was founded in 1984 by James McCurry and Gary M. Kusin as Babbages Etc, only gaining the name "GameStop" much later in its life.  
'''[[Wikipedia:GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]''' (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, and collectables. It was founded in 1984 by James McCurry and Gary M. Kusin as Babbages Etc, only gaining the name "GameStop" much later in its life.  


==Cancellation policy==
==Cancellation policy==
Cancellation of pre-owned tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call:<ref>{{Cite web |title=GameStop Return Policy |url=https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 Apr 2025 |website=[[GameStop]]}}</ref><blockquote>You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895; online orders may be returned in-store without a fee, and shipped returns will incur a fee of $8.99. Pre-owned Tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) are returnable only via calling customer service.</blockquote>Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day.{{Citation needed}}
Cancellation of refurbished tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call:<ref>{{Cite web |title=GameStop Return Policy |url=https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/ |url-status=live |access-date=24 Jan 2026 |website=[[GameStop]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260207154420/https://www.gamestop.com/fullreturnpolicy/ |archive-date=7 Feb 2026}}</ref><blockquote>'''Online and In-Store Returns -''' You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895
 
*'''Online Purchases:''' Return in-store for  '''free'''  or ship back which includes an '''$8.99 fee'''.
**Items over '''$500''' cannot be returned in-store.
**All video game console returns are subject to a '''$14.99 shipping fee'''.
**Refurbished Tech (i.e., phones and other smart devices) are returnable only via calling customer service
</blockquote>Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day.{{Citation needed}}


== NFT marketplace ==
==NFT marketplace==
On October 31st, 2022, GameStop announced the unveiling of its marketplace for [[Non-fungible tokens]] (NFTs) in partnership with ImmutableX.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX</ref>
On October 31st, 2022, GameStop announced the unveiling of its marketplace for [[Non-fungible tokens]] (NFTs) in partnership with ImmutableX.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX ([https://megalodon.jp/2026-0326-0258-45/https://www.businesswire.com:443/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX Archived])</ref>


It would only last two years, closing its doors on February 2nd 2024.<ref>https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace</ref><!-- Apologies for this not being the best, it's my first time attempting something like this. Modify, reformat, and expand upon this if you can. -->
It would only last two years, closing its doors on February 2nd 2024 "due to the continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space".<ref>https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251211234930/https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace Archived])</ref><!-- Apologies for this not being the best, it's my first time attempting something like this. Modify, reformat, and expand upon this if you can. -->


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GameStop
Basic information
Founded 1984
Legal Structure Public
Industry Video game retail
Also known as
Official website https://gamestop.com/

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is an American company which sells video games, video-game accessories, gaming merchandise, and collectables. It was founded in 1984 by James McCurry and Gary M. Kusin as Babbages Etc, only gaining the name "GameStop" much later in its life.

Cancellation policy

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Cancellation of refurbished tech (i.e., phones and other tech devices) can only be done through a phone call:[1]

Online and In-Store Returns - You can return most items in-store or by calling our customer service at 1-800-883-8895

  • Online Purchases: Return in-store for free or ship back which includes an $8.99 fee.
    • Items over $500 cannot be returned in-store.
    • All video game console returns are subject to a $14.99 shipping fee.
    • Refurbished Tech (i.e., phones and other smart devices) are returnable only via calling customer service

Hold times for cancellation are significantly longer than other reasons for calls at the same time of day.[citation needed]

NFT marketplace

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On October 31st, 2022, GameStop announced the unveiling of its marketplace for Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in partnership with ImmutableX.[2]

It would only last two years, closing its doors on February 2nd 2024 "due to the continuing regulatory uncertainty of the crypto space".[3]

References

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  1. "GameStop Return Policy". GameStop. Archived from the original on 7 Feb 2026. Retrieved 24 Jan 2026.
  2. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005853/en/GameStops-NFT-Marketplace-Launches-with-ImmutableX (Archived)
  3. https://decrypt.co/212761/gamestop-bails-on-crypto-gaming-killing-nft-marketplace (Archived)