Ryan Cohen, CEO of GameStop, says he is selling products on eBay as a way to raise money related to his proposed takeover of eBay. Bloomberg reports that Cohen is selling items on eBay “one pair of socks at a time” to help fund the proposed acquisition, which it describes as a roughly $56 billion bid. The Guardian similarly reports that Cohen opens or uses an eBay storefront to sell a range of items, including vintage video games, baseball cards, GameStop merchandise, and a high-priced pair of tube socks priced at about $14,000. Both outlets tie the selling activity to Cohen’s earlier proposal to acquire eBay, with The Guardian characterizing the offer as about $55.5 billion. Neither account provides detailed information about the full funding structure or how the raised proceeds would specifically be applied, and The Guardian notes uncertainty about the source of the funds. The reporting focuses on Cohen’s stated intention and his use of eBay as the sales channel rather than on any confirmed agreement or regulatory approval for the takeover.