PlayStation 3 and eBay, so happy together!
When gamers saw a
gritty shortage of Xbox 360s last November, it didn't take long to observe the effects that had on the open marketplace;
namely eBay. Some consoles were selling for as much as $10,000 and could hardly be taken seriously. Others, however,
were boasting prices a few hundred dollars above retail and were selling like hotcakes.This trend follows a cut-throat mentality that retailers believe could score them some extra cash. Think about it: if retailers can sell most of their PS3 stock online and get twice as much, where's the incentive to deliver to everyone else?
Gamers are going to have to deal with this when Sony releases their new console. Don't be surprised to see a similar drastic shortage that leaves many would-be owners waiting for weeks or months to get a PS3. By the same token, keep your eyes peeled for eBay to have many of the consoles sitting there for hiked up prices far above retail value. The question you should ask yourself is: Are you willing to spend way more money like this to get a PS3 on time?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Microdot @ Apr 20th 2006 12:13PM
or just reserve one NOW! make friends with your local retailer, and throw some money down. I've had $200 sitting on my reservation for almost a month now.
adamsb @ Apr 20th 2006 1:40PM
That would definitely be the SMART thing to do...
ninjagamer32 @ Apr 20th 2006 4:12PM
If no one bought it off of ebay then these scammers wouldn't prosper. Don't buy in to the hype, period!
If you have to have a next gen system for xmas, get a 360 and wait till next summer to get a ps3. This will be the stategy in our home.
p @ Apr 20th 2006 5:56PM
"Are you willing to spend way more money like this to get a PS3 on time?"
HELL NO
afireinside0016 @ Apr 21st 2006 10:34AM
just fucking preorder. why wouldnt you if you know youre going to get one? the money comes off the price, they get it for you, and it isnt inflated.
me kizza @ Apr 22nd 2006 2:04AM
I shall pre order from EB's..... Same way I did with PS2 & 360.... Had no trouble getting either. I am actually gonna sell my 360 on ebay to use for the PS3. I just hope us aussies get them here in november, long with the rest of the WORLD..... Hey MS.