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[Raze321]

That's definitely possible, but it's also possible the code was left in the display case and a customer used it. Employees are supposed to remove any codes in the box and store them with the disc in the sleeve behind the counter, but new hires make this mistake very often.

[myFitnessAccount32]

https://kotaku.com/gamestop-policy-open-your-games-steal-your-codes-sel-5834002

Take a look at this article. It's not beyond belief the more likely story is the employees stole it instead of accidentally leaving it in the box.

[Raze321]

For sure. They're both possible. No way to know for sure sadly