GameStop is getting ready to roll out an unusual limited-time promotion event in early December, claiming that fans can trade in "anything" for store credit for a day. The massive games retailer has been no stranger to a variety of promotions looking to bring more fans into the store, offering some special perks for fans visiting retail locations. GameStop's big midnight release celebration for the Switch 2 gave out free Red Bull energy drinks to Pro Rewards members at some stores, while Pokemon games often see limited-time promo events. Now, the retailer is rolling out one of its most unusual promotions yet.
As one of the most well-known gaming retailers, GameStop's trade-in policy has also become something of a running joke among the gaming community. GameStop is often criticized by fans for its rates on game trade-ins, with many customers and fans feeling that GameStop does not offer proper compensation for games being sold to the store. The retailer does occasionally run special promotions incentivizing gamers to trade in specific items, with GameStop often running bonus trade credit events for consoles and certain games. The newest trade event at GameStop is now giving fans the chance to trade in some unusual items.
GameStop Announces "Trade Anything Day" Promotion
GameStop - Trade Anything Day (Dec 6th) - Bring Whatever, Get Store Credit"Exclusions include - Hazardous waste or material, chemicals, liquids. Lithium ion batteries or items containing lithium ion batteries. Weapons and ammo. Dead or alive animals (Taxidermy items are valid… pic.twitter.com/gFkJkEZZDH— Wario64 (@Wario64) November 16, 2025
GameStop recently revealed an unexpected trade-in event coming in early December with the game store's "Trade Anything" Day. Customers visiting GameStop during the event will reportedly be able to trade in a wide variety of items outside of GameStop's usual inventory, though the event does include a long list of exclusions. GameStop specifies that any of the items traded in will need to fit within a pre-defined 20x20x20 shipping container in order to be accepted. GameStop's Trade Anything Day event is scheduled to run for only one day on December 6.
GameStop's unusual trade-in event has elicited plenty of questions about what will be accepted for trade during the one-day promotion. One fan brought up the question of how GameStop will value items outside the retailer's usual inventory, with the task likely falling onto employees who will not be properly trained to price them. Another pointed out GameStop employees having the discretion to reject items during the event, given the already strict restrictions listed for trade-ins during the event.
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