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GTA 6 Scalpers Are Finding Buyers on eBay Despite Rockstar's Commitment to a Digital Release

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June 27, 2026

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GTA 6 Scalpers Are Finding Buyers on eBay Despite Rockstar's Commitment to a Digital Release

Rockstar Games fans seem to be paying eBay scalpers extra for pre-order copies of GTA 6 – even if there isn't much of a reason to.

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Metro

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· Jun 21, 2026

Parent’s anger at TikTok reseller clearing Cineworld out of £40 Toy Story popcorn buckets

To Infinity and Ebay-ond: Resellers are loading up on limited edition merch

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· Jun 29, 2026

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

Gematsu

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· Jun 24, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI pricing, ‘Ultimate Edition’, and pre-order bonuses announced

Rockstar Games has announced the pricing, “Ultimate Edition,” and pre-order bonuses for Grand Theft Auto Source

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

GTA 6 Has a Major Problem & It’s Not Its Price

Rockstar Games finally confirmed the price for Grand Theft Auto 6, and the internet reacted as expected. 79.99 for the standard edition was expected, yet some players were still outraged, while others merely shrugged. The result is that many accepted this is the future of gaming and we can expect more games to start pricing []

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· Jun 23, 2026

I'm heavily considering buying these gift cards on sale for Prime Day: DoorDash, Starbucks, and more

Buy free money this Prime Day with discounted gift cards on select stores and apps.

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 23, 2026

What Does Sonic Automotive's CFO Selling Over 5,000 Company Shares Mean for Investors?

This nationwide auto retailer, known for its multi-channel model, reported a notable insider sale amid a year of double-digit stock gains.

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Related coverage for "GTA 6 Scalpers Are Finding Buyers on eBay Despite Rockstar's Commitment to a Digital Release": Metro — Parent’s anger at TikTok reseller clearing Cineworld out of £40 Toy Story popcorn buckets. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg — Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays" . Gematsu — Grand Theft Auto VI pricing, ‘Ultimate Edition’, and pre-order bonuses announced. ComicBook.com — GTA 6 Has a Major Problem & It’s Not Its Price. ZDNet — I'm heavily considering buying these gift cards on sale for Prime Day: DoorDash, Starbucks, and more. The Motley Fool — What Does Sonic Automotive's CFO Selling Over 5,000 Company Shares Mean for Investors?