What Items Can’t Be Returned?

Modified on Thu, 23 Apr at 12:47 PM

Some items are final sale and can’t be returned or exchanged, even if unopened. 

 If an item falls into one of the categories below, returns are not accepted—this applies to online and in-store purchases. 

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 Non-Returnable Items 

GameStop does not accept returns for the following:  

Digital & Activated Items 

  • Digital content (including DLC and digital games) 
  • Point-of-Sale activation cards 
    (e.g., Fortnite V-Bucks cards, Steam cards) 
  • Gift cards 

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Collectibles & Trading Cards 

  • Trading cards and products containing trading cards 
    (e.g., Pokémon Trading Cards, Magic: The Gathering decks) 
  • PSA graded trading cards 
  • Blind boxes / blind bags 

 

Media & Print 

  • Comics 
  • Video game hint books 
  • Magazines and books 

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Consumables & Seasonal Items 

  • Candy or consumable products 
  • Seasonal or holiday-themed items 

 

Other 

  • Clearance items 

 

When You Don’t Need to Contact GameStop 

You generally don’t need support assistance if: 

  • A return was denied for any item listed above 
  • A store or the online portal doesn’t allow the return to start 
  • You were told the item is final sale 

These rules are applied automatically and can’t be overridden. 

 

⏱️ When Should I Contact GameStop? 

Contact GameStop only if: 

  • You believe the item was incorrectly categorized 
  • You were denied a return for an item not listed above 
  • There’s a discrepancy between your receipt and the item type 

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