GameStop Weighs eBay Partnership as Takeover Bid Falters – Report GameStop's decision to explore a partnership with eBay instead of pursuing a full takeover bid raises questions about Ryan Cohen's motivations for his company.
The proposed deal, worth $55. 5 billion, was met with skepticism by eBay's board when it was first announced in May.
The partnership approach may be more palatable for both companies, allowing them to collaborate on expanding their reach into higher margin categories such as trading cards and collectibles.