GameStop CEO's plan to take over eBay has become a clown show

Ryan Cohen’s push to build support for a $56 billion eBay takeover turned into a PR headache.

A CNBC appearance, odd eBay sales, and a brief platform ban made the campaign look disorganized and unreliable.

He also drew criticism for auctioning Game Informer Vault items while GameStop sold pricey Pokémon card packs.

The backlash raised fresh doubts about GameStop’s leadership, messaging, and acquisition strategy.