Topic: Game Scalping

[Mikintosh]

I don't think stores could regulate something like this (besides only selling one copy to each customer); I just think it's up to the individual to decide whether they want to be a total dillhole who abuses the capitalist system and extorts people out of money in the process. Though who would pay $120 for a damn scale is beyond me, even if it's endorsed by Super Miyamoto.

These are the kind of people that made me happy when PS3s starting selling on eBay below retail; I wish them nothing but failure in their endeavors.

[ShyGuy]

What I meant was Wal-Mart could negotiate its distribution terms and return policy with Nintendo. Not to mention update their stocking plans to reflect the reality of what percentage of purchasers are "scalpers"

[UncleBob]

I don't think the return policy is as much Nintendo as it is Wal*Mart.

First, who wants to buy a $250 New system and it not actually be new?
Second, who wants to buy a Wii for their children, then find out that it's been loaded down with pictures of naked men?

As far as the distribution terms, it only makes sense for Nintendo to send more systems (games, accessories, etc...) to the stores that make them the most money.

I, personally, don't think there's anything "wrong", per say, with "scalping"...  I agree with Pale that it's a "dick move", but it's far from my top ten things that concern me.

I'm just pointing out that there are greater consequences to the scalping issue than "lazy people" who don't work hard enough to get the stuff before the scalpers.

[King of Twitch]

Sure there's consequences. Soccer moms give up on the Wii shortages thanks to scalpers and pick up the nearest equivalent on the shelf: PS3 or 360. After breaking their wallets and backs carrying it to the car, the kids soon grow up on an inferior game system without motion control, without knowing the timeless games of Mario Zelda and Metroid, and in a world without friend codes. Instead they are brought up on Halo 3 and GTA, taught that killing is fun and that online games can be interactive and hassle-free. In the end they've bankrupted their parents and ruined their back, grown dependent on button-based gameplay, and funded the conquest of their own living room.

But sure, go ahead and make your hundred dollars profit selling Wiis on ebay.

[Nemo]

Oh wow. A whole topic about me.

Well, everyone. I'm not denying that this was a dick move. My intent was to make some extra cash.  It was actually a spur of the moment kind of thing. I woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep. I didn't need to be to work until 1 in the afternoon. I thought I might go buy Wii Fit for myself. I checked online and it was sold out online. So I figured I might go to stores in my area and try out the whole scalping thing. I bought 7 copies and put 6 up on eBay with the starting bid of 98ΒΆ. It was kind of exciting because I just spent $650 and wasn't guaranteed to make all of that back.

It was a pretty fun experience, and I don't feel bad about selling items for profit. However, I don't see myself doing this again in the near future.

[Kairon]

With a starting bid of 98 cents, I'm having even more trouble seeing why people should be angry at you.

[Pale]

I'm just as angry at the people that are willing to pay so much more. =P

[RABicle]

I've always hated Nemo.

[EasyCure]

I've always hated Nemo.

^trend setter

[UncleBob]

I don't think anyone seriously is mad at Nemo for doing this... Some of us just think it's not the nicest thing to do.  Even nice guys do "dick" things occasionally.

[vudu]

who wants to buy a $250 New system and it not actually be new?

My roommate in college went through four "new" PlayStations before he finally got one that wasn't fried after a botched mod.  Apparently, someone was really bad at soldering and kept returning systems to the store to try again.

[EasyCure]

I don't think anyone seriously is mad at Nemo for doing this... Some of us just think it's not the nicest thing to do.  Even nice guys do "dick" things occasionally.

Yeah Nemo, i think the first post (which happens to be from me after it was moved into its own thread) comes off a little harsh. I have no resentment towards you although i do dislike those types of practices.

I was actually kidding when i made that post but i can see how it might not come off that way.

[Nemo]

Be at peace. I didn't see this as a hostile, personal attack. I understand that I was just the first person to mention scalping before everyone started discussing pros + cons. The conversation wouldn't have been much different if anyone else mentioned it first.

No harm done. No loss of respect. (At least, I still respect you all just as much. Perhaps some of you respect me less, but that's up to you.)

[EasyCure]

Oh ok, so GP is the only crazy/mean/doo-doo-faced scalper here. :p