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by JeffL 5410 days ago
I have to feel that GameStop is utterly doomed in the long run. I think that viewing GameStop as an opportunity to get into the space is like viewing the weakness of Blockbuster to get into brick and mortar DVD rentals.
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I am sure there is still room for boutique operations to possibly beat them locally (citywide) or regionally for used game trade-in/resale.

I mean, there are still record/cd stores and bookstores. I thought the used market was where gamestop historically made their money, not the sale of new games.

That's probably why they're trying to get into the online gaming arena, although this is literally the first I've ever heard of their service.