Yes, all of those things are also stupid, but no one is getting screwed over in any case. Dumb people are paying dumb prices for dumb things they want, and smarter people are earning money at their expense. It's a win-win.
This is literally poison.
Yes, all of those things are also stupid, but no one is getting screwed over in any case. Dumb people are paying dumb prices for dumb things they want, and smarter people are earning money at their expense. It's a win-win.
wow so why are people defending this guy if other people who placed their orders got the short end of the stick?
Amazon deserves bulk of the blame too.
This is literally poison.
This. Amazon should have placed a cap on the number of books allowed per account.
In case the CL listing disappears, here's a screenshot:
Meanwhile, my copy was cancelled and I only have the original copy now...
Now that I see this.. I better put my hands on one of those before they run out of print
:O
My local game store has like 5 of these so..
This is one of the most idiotic posts I've read, I don't know how anyone can defend this and think it's ok.
Now that I see this.. I better put my hands on one of those before they run out of print
:O
My local game store has like 5 of these so..
Ahhh, the people who rush headlong to stand between fans and their object-of-desire solely to gouge, and the people who never stop congratulating them for it. Makes you feel warm inside.
Lots of squares in this thread. Some of you must not like making money. He has done nothing wrong. He just saw an opportunity and seized it. Happens all the time, but I guess its only bad when it hits this close to home huh?
In this case, looks like lots of people had their orders cancelled.wait, how did they stand in your way? Did they figure out a way that prevented you from ordering it online?
So that everyone's satisfaction gets maximized and the most wealth gets created. Since there aren't enough books for everyone, the guy who bought them all can raise the prices and still find buyers, which is good for him. In the meantime, those who really want one of those books (i.e. who are willing to pay more) will be sure to get one, which is as fair as it gets.No it is not. One could make an profit while providing a service that someone wants. What this guy is doing isnt for anyones good but his own. It is well in his rights to do it but that doesnt make him automatically go free from what other people think about him.
You talk about this like if it was and end in itself. Why is there a need for "equilibrate supply and demand"?
In this case, looks like lots of people had their orders cancelled.
What. Where can I read more about this?I honestly don't blame the guy for trying to make a buck. I place the blame on Amazon, just like Namco for allowing PlayCanada (eBay scalper) for buying 200 of the Ni no Kuni Wizard's Editions.
Thats what this guy is doing. What difference does it make to me whether its some douchebag buying 45 copies, or if hes a douchebag in cahoots with amazon buying 45 copies.Where we start treading into unethical territory is when the sellers of the original product are in cahoots with the scalpers/after market sellers.. Example: Digital River & PlayCanada with Ni No Kuni, or Ticketmaster's partnership with websites like Stubhub, fucking over regular people from having their fair shot at the item they want.
So that everyone's satisfaction gets maximized. Since there aren't enough books for everyone, the guy who bought them all can raise the prices and still find buyers, which is good for him. In the meantime, those who really want one of those books (i.e. who are willing to pay more) will be sure to get one, which is as fair as it gets.
Better not buy it from your local game store, I heard they paid half of what they're charging AND bought five copies to keep them out of other people's hands.
Well, if you're interested, I know a guy selling a bunch...Shit, these were limited?!
Damn it..
Oh wait, LE Hyrule Historia. Durr.
I still plan on getting one sometime.
Must be the same guy that was selling hundreds of 1600 Microsoft points on CAG when TARGET had them for $10. I'm just glad I don't live near this guy.
If you think a copy is worth whatever that guy is charging, then you'll be maximising your satisfaction by getting said copy. If it were priced too low, there's a risk that someone else gets it even though he or she doesn't want it as much as you do. Since you can't get a copy in that case, your satisfaction will be lower.how the hell is that maximizing my satisfaction at all? now i have to fuck around with some stranger on Craigslist thats charging double instead of just paying normal price from a trusted store.
so, this guy is the same thing as a store now.
ok.
Well, if you're interested, I know a guy selling a bunch...
It's the publisher's fault for selling a limited edition product for too low a price. People will necessarily be disappointed. Craigslist guy is merely making a well-deserved profit off their miscalculation.Yeah, It's sad that people that wanted to buy it at the MSRP price and that were not able to get one are getting shafted but I just don't see what wrong with what he did. He took a risk and might be making money out of it. I would have done the same with other rare products.
All the people whining would probably do the same of they had the means to do it.