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[mrroboto]

So much for people thinking prices were gonna go down once the flood of systems hit Ebay tomorrow.

Prices are going UP.

Just a quick check of auctions just ended or ending shortly, all averaging $2,000+

Wow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...2QQihZ016QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Sony-Playst...1QQihZ002QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...0QQihZ002QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...7QQihZ013QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Insane.

 

[lobdale]

Wait until 300,000 of them hit tomorrow.

 

[PhatSaqs]

Wow. 2500 and mines a goner.

The peak prices should be tomorrow evening.

 

[Oni Jazar]

Wait until 300,000 of them hit tomorrow.

:lol every launch system sold through Ebay!

 

[Dr_Cogent]

:lol

So crazy.

 

[davepoobond]

wowee wow wow

 

[PocketMidget]

are we getting a daily update on the ebay prices?

 

[davepoobond]

are we getting a daily update on the ebay prices?

why not

 

[mrroboto]

It's entertaining just refreshing the auctions and seeing how high the bids are going.

I'm thinking auctions will be hitting $3,000 later today.

 

[DarienA]

Temptation...

 

[mrroboto]

are we getting a daily update on the ebay prices?

Hell, I think we should just have an all encompassing official "Ebay/PS3 thread" for all the bitching, moaning and entertainment value. :lol

 

[theviolenthero]

The question remains, will the winning bidders actually pay?
Two of those winning bidders have ZERO feedback so it doesn't look too likely.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

Temptation...

I triple dog dare you.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

It's going to be interesting with the sudden massive influx of PS3 ebaying the next few days.

 

[PhatSaqs]

It's entertaining just refreshing the auctions and seeing how high the bids are going.

I'm thinking auctions will be hitting $3,000 later today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Sony-Playst...2QQihZ013QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[mrroboto]

Temptation...

Give in to the darkside.......feel the power!!!!! :lol


Here's the link for the PS3 auctions ending soonest on Ebay. Refresh frequently for amazement and "WTF!" moments.

http://video-games.search.ebay.com/playstation-3_Systems_W0QQsacatZ62054

 

[Vexidus]

Wow, why would anyone bid on a pre-order, especially after the shipping cutbacks

The only reason I can think of is to secure one within the first or second shipment. but if I was paying that much I would want to make sure I got it right away

 

[Mac the KNife]

I just wish I could see the look on their faces when their PS3 breaks down after dropping 2,500 bucks on eBay

 

[Nameless]

Temptation...

Sell it..

A.Theres only one DECENT exclusive out for the next several months
B.The First batch(or three) of Playstation Consoles are ALWAYS faulty..

So basically you're going to make $1000 selling a system that will break down in a few months anyway.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

These aren't even the systems yet.

Should've at least waited until the actual system launches before trying to bid.

 

[Bad_Boy]

I triple dog dare you.

DarienA: "

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[bill0527]

Almost $3,000 now.

Scroll down the first page and you'll see several 60GB systems ending in under 5 minutes that are pushing $3k.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...0QQihZ002QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

...and oddly, as it becomes clear that I have zero chance of getting a second one, I'm more tempted than ever to *not* sell mine.

 

[jjasper]

DarienA: "

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:lol I was thinking the same thing

 

[mrroboto]

DarienA: "

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:lol :lol

 

[marvelharvey]

I posted this over in the 'scalpers' thread but there are plenty of PS3s at Yahoo Japan auctions at retail price, ending in a few hours with ZERO bids.

Shame it sucks to import with the language and credit card hassle.

 

[SuperPac]

People are insane.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

I posted this over in the 'scalpers' thread but there are plenty of PS3s at Yahoo Japan auctions at retail price, ending in a few hours with ZERO bids.

Shame it sucks to import with the language and credit card hassle.

Man, to think it's going to be cheaper to import it from oversea auctions, that just sounds funny.

 

[Vexidus]

A fun thing to do is to look at the winning bidders' feedback and check out the ridiculously expensive and absurd things they bought besides the PS3

 

[Nameless]

I posted this over in the 'scalpers' thread but there are plenty of PS3s at Yahoo Japan auctions at retail price, ending in a few hours with ZERO bids.

Shame it sucks to import with the language and credit card hassle.

"Only in America!"

 

[Deleted member 284]

I hereby dub this auction site PS3Bay.com from November 17th, 2006 12:01am until the end of the year.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

People are insane.

Haha! That's putting it lightly.

And for me, there isn't a single game at this point that makes owning a PS3 even worth it. I'll get one when the price drops dramatically.

 

[bill0527]

A fun thing to do is to look at the winning bidders' feedback and check out the ridiculously expensive and absurd things they bought besides the PS3

One word. Inheritance.

Momma had to die for that PS3.

 

[LakeEarth]

So much for people thinking prices were gonna go down once the flood of systems hit Ebay tomorrow.

Prices are going UP.

Do you see your error in logic?

 

[Arsenal]

So much for people thinking prices were gonna go down once the flood of systems hit Ebay tomorrow.

Prices are going UP.

The flood hasn't hit though. This is probably as few PS3s as you will EVER see on Ebay for the next 10 years. That will all change tommorow.

Btw, I find it amusing that 3/4s of the page are "featured" auctions. To become "featured", you have to pay an extra $25 or so - it has basically become the standard requirement to get your auction noticed Ebay is probably bringing in around $100 on every auction when you combine the listing fees, listing upgrades, final value fees and Paypal fees.

 

[Bebpo]

I posted this over in the 'scalpers' thread but there are plenty of PS3s at Yahoo Japan auctions at retail price, ending in a few hours with ZERO bids.

Shame it sucks to import with the language and credit card hassle.

There is no language or CC hassle.

Language can be set to English, and using the US store you can use a non-Japanese CC.

 

[Dr_Cogent]

There is no language or CC hassle.

Language can be set to English, and using the US store you can use a non-Japanese CC.

Yeah, but shipping would cost an arm and a leg I am assuming.

 

[SuperPac]

So I guess we can expect every console launch in the future to be like this, huh? That's what gaming has come to, eh?

 

[marvelharvey]

There is no language or CC hassle.

Language can be set to English, and using the US store you can use a non-Japanese CC.

So 36 hours of sleep depravation for DCharlie lead to initial false info? I didn't go more than a couple pages deep in that thread. Anyway, I'm back to Japan in 6 days... this is good news!

 

[DarienA]

DarienA: "

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:lol I love that movie.

Seriously though, the fact that there's no real compelling launch titles for me makes this very tempting....

 

[Defcon]

So I guess we can expect every console launch in the future to be like this, huh? That's what gaming has come to, eh?

Pretty much. It works this way with any hyped item in low supply around this time of year.

 

[Vexidus]

Check this one out, US $3,550.00 with 20 mins left! Looks like free shipping is the way to go if you want max $$$

 

[Bebpo]

So 36 hours of sleep depravation for DCharlie lead to initial false info? I didn't go more than a couple pages deep in that thread. Anyway, I'm back to Japan in 6 days... this is good news!

Yeah, it took a little time and the US store to open to figure everything out.

 

[bjork]

Our game supplier had the JP 20gb for $1000, which I thought was outrageous. Then she said the 20gb domestic was $2400 for HER, so for us it was even more. Insanity.

 

[Vilix]

Just $2,000? Pffft.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...2QQihZ001QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[DarienA]

GAF HELP ME! THE MORE I LOOK AT THESE AUCTIONS THE MORE I CAN FEEL MY RESOLVE SLIPPING!!!!

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Just $2,000? Pffft.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Playstatio...2QQihZ001QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Goddamn, that's just retarded.

Couldn't wait the few extra months with the bigger release of games later and keep that remaining $14,000+ huh?

 

[antiloop]

Seems like they should just sell it for $2000 in stores. It would sell out anyway.

 

[cheekymunky]

goddamit!!


I have one guaranteed tomorrow..but if this puppy is going for over 3 grand on Ebay...what to do what to do. This really is a dilemma...With 3 grand I could replace my fried 360, buy a Wii & PS3 and get a nice 40inch LCD...I hate decisions...

 

[Bad_Boy]

GAF HELP ME! THE MORE I LOOK AT THESE AUCTIONS THE MORE I CAN FEEL MY RESOLVE SLIPPING!!!!

do it, do it for the children. bundle some games and a few controllers for even more profit!