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[Brera]

The only time I've considered it was with my WiiU, that launch system was packed up for a few days before I decided to keep it.

Right now the PS4 looks to be a done deal. All the pre order sales threads show it's gonna be a PS2 situation and megabuxx to be made?

Me? Got an amazon order in place but might get a pre order from GAME for the whole mid night experience.

 

[Trevelyan]

Nope. I have 2 PS4's pre-ordered, but one is mine and the other is for my sister and her husband as a xmas present.

 

[Dead Prince]

this won't go well.

 

[dezzy8]

If I can make a couple thousand off of unpatient people with money, then my PS4 is GONE.

 

[Kyoufu]

No, that's a shitty thing to do.

 

[daviyoung]

I would, but it's too much effort.

 

[shinobi602]

Is scalping the bone possible?

 

[diamount]

I don't think we'll see the same supply issues as we did this gen. But if there is an opportunity and I've got the financial means then I'll do it.

 

[Owzers]

I have two ps4's pre-ordered, but that was mainly as a back-up incase one of my pre-orders has a problem/bad hardware/doesn't come to me at launch. If i end up getting both i'll think about reselling. I pre-ordered a wii u from best buy, decided that i didn't want it because it lacked games, and ended up just returning it to the store since there was no resell market. I am not going out of my way to accumulate ps4's in order to sell though.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

If the launch lineup consists of only the stuff that's already been announced, I might. Because apart from Knack, I want none of it.

Was gonna do the same thing with the WiiU, but then a friend wanted it so I let him have the one I reserved at cost. But then, that didn't skyrocket in price, either.

 

[RoKKeR]

Is scalping the bone possible?

Dead.

 

[dekline]

I've never done it and never will

 

[Turok_TTZ]

You really do deserve that tag, brera...

 

[Plinko]

Good luck to anybody scalping the Xbox One. Can't wait to see that one screw over scalpers.

 

[Grinchy]

If I had the spare cash I would do it. Who knows though, maybe PS4 will have ample enough supply for this to backfire.

 

[Sorian]

Is scalping the bone possible?

Highly doubt it.

As for me, I have a PS4 pre-ordered from amazon and gamestop (the one in my town is actually reputable). If I can scalp then I'll change over the delivery address for the amazon one, if not, then I simply cancel and move on with life.

 

[harSon]

Yup, I did it the last generation to pay off the consoles I eventually kept, and I plan to do the same this time around.

 

[Deleted member 10571]

We ordered 3 on Amazon, but no scalping involved - just a lot of office-wide multiplayer fun for next year

 

[thesuperfunk]

Not a chance ... hell i'm not even pre-ordering one for myself!

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I know quite a few people scalping PS4.

 

[RangerBAD]

Is scalping the bone possible?

Scalping it for parts to make a hi-tech vacuum.

 

[Tummi Gummi]

No, it's a dick move.

 

[harSon]

Good luck to anybody scalping the Xbox One. Can't wait to see that one screw over scalpers.

That's why I always purchase one of each console, and if the demand is there, I'll sell it and simply purchase another when they're readily available, otherwise I'll just keep them if there's no money to be made.

 

[hamchan]

Seeing scalpers get screwed over when things don't sell out makes me happy.

 

[Figboy79]

Nope. I buy my gaming systems for me. I'm not trying to make any extra cash by fleecing somebody else because they couldn't get a system locked down on launch. Seems like a dickish thing to do, actually.

 

[SJRB]

...what's scalping?

 

[Valnen]

If I can make a couple thousand off of unpatient people with money, then my PS4 is GONE.

Not gonna lie, if I can get that kinda money I'd be tempted to as well. But I don't see this happening.

 

[OmahaG8]

ITT - people lie

 

[Deleted member 80556]

...what's scalping?

Purchasing a system just to sell it at a higher price because it's not very available anywhere.

Very douche-y thing to do to be honest.

 

[prag16]

No, that's a shitty thing to do.

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And it may not even be possible with the xbone.

 

[I am Michael Bolton]

Two PS4's that will be kept. Day one Xbone that will be cancelled if there isn't enough demand for me to make a nice profit from selling.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

No, that's a shitty thing to do.

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I wouldn't think any worse of someone that does this, because I know nothing about that persons circumstances. I just wouldn't do it myself.

 

[shuraiya]

Depends on the price; I am buying one to keep, but if I can sell it for twice as much, or more, then you better believe I will sell it in a heartbeat and repurchase it when it becomes readily available. As a bonus, I'll even be able to purchase a lot more games for it with the extra money.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

The only console I ever "scalped" was a launch PS3 60gb model. Threw it on eBay the day after launch with the starting price being the retail MSRP. It ended at over $1,200.00

My wife convinced me to do it and I still feel guilty about it. I worked at a Funcoland during the PS2 launch and hated all the scalpers with a passion as I saw many parents struggle to find one at retail pricing. I hate being a hypocrite.

So no, I won't be scalping ever again.

 

[Rolf NB]

Through participating retailers.

 

[entremet]

It's a dick move no matter how you slice it. But I don't hate anyone for doing it. It's capitalism.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

It's a dick move no matter how you slice it. But I don't hate anyone for doing it. It's capitalism.

It could be argued that scalper is providing a service, albeit at a premium.

 

[lowlylowlycook]

Normally this wouldn't cross my mind but I'm very slightly tempted to buy XBOs, validate them online then sell them on the Polish equivalent of Ebay. Sadly I don't live in Germany.

 

[threetri333]

The only console I ever "scalped" was a launch PS3 60gb model. Threw it on eBay the day after launch with the starting price being the retail MSRP. It ended at over $1,200.00

My wife convinced me to do it and I still feel guilty about it. I worked at a Funcoland during the PS2 launch and hated all the scalpers with a passion as I saw many parents struggle to find one at retail pricing. I hate being a hypocrite.

So no, I won't be scalping ever again.

If they're willing to pay $1200.00 for a PS3 60gb, then good for them; they can afford it and the profit helped out with your bills.

 

[I am Michael Bolton]

Normally this wouldn't cross my mind but I'm very slightly tempted to buy XBOs, validate them online then sell them on the Polish equivalent of Ebay. Sadly I don't live in Germany.

What? Now THAT is a dick move.

 

[redmetal86]

Is scalping the bone possible?

"Scalping the bone". That sounds kinda cool.

 

[Cloudy]

I will if the prices are really outrageous. I have both preordered but there is no must-play at launch on either console IMO

 

[ido]

What? Now THAT is a dick move.

I am assuming he means to allow Poland to play.

 

[lowlylowlycook]

What? Now THAT is a dick move.

How so? I thought that was the only way people outside the launch countries could play on the XBO. Isn't that MS's solution for deployed soldiers?

 

[Slayer-33]

 

[greatestjediever]

It could be argued that scalper is providing a service, albeit at a premium.

A service that might not be needed if they weren't doing what they were doing.

I totally get it though. If I got sell enough of anything to afford a Tesla Model S quickly, I would

 

[Sojgat]

Seems like a lot of people here are saying yes, so I won't say what I was going to out of politeness.

 

[I am Michael Bolton]

How so? I thought that was the only way people outside the launch countries could play on the XBO. Isn't that MS's solution for deployed soldiers?

ahhh ok, my bad. That's actually quite nice of you. I didn't even think of that.

 

[2MF]

...what's scalping?

It's being a parasite.

 

[Sulik2]

I am planning to, but the PS4 is really starting to intrigue me. I may end up keeping it and just selling my XB1 preorder.