Wii U eBay resale / sellout / availability discussion

[SquiddyCracker]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=wii+u+console&_sop=16

At least gaffers are admirable enough to not go about buying multiple copies for the purpose of selling them on eBay.

Edit: This is now a serious thread.

 

[dark_chris]

why.jpg

 

[Wario64]

Uh, they're not going for that much. Completed auctions are more towards $500

 

[MisterC20XX]

Good luck with that.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=wii+u+console&_sop=16

At least gaffers are admirable enough to not go about buying multiple copies for the purpose of selling them on eBay.

 

[bananas]

Wonder if it'll be another PS3 launch situation.

 

[BrhysH]

Lmfao I hope they all get stuck with multiple WiiU's

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Average profit right now is $100 because it is being flooded. Look again the Monday after Black Friday for the real prices. Also, look at completed auctions to give you an idea of what they are selling for on average.

 

[JDSN]

Pretty sure there was a Gaffer that bought two to sell, he was bitching about paying 0.50 on that other thread.

 

[Emitan]

Next gen tax

 

[jonno394]

At least gaffers are admirable enough to not go about buying multiple copies for the purpose of selling them on eBay.

I've read at least one post today saying they bought three Wii U's today and have two in the mail tomorrow purely for the purpose of eventually making enough so that his Wii u is free.

 

[Realyn]

I don't know if I can log into .com with my .de account.

Could you please search for finished auctions?

 

[Baconsammy]

You can buy them new on Amazon resellers for about 500.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Lmfao I hope they all get stuck with multiple WiiU's

Seriously.

Fuck re-sellers.

 

[BGBW]

He expect $3000 and he isn't even wearing white gloves while handling the box!

 

[Coxy]

and twinkies are 2 million

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

It only takes one uninformed consumer for them to make a profit.

 

[explodet]

Saw the OP pic, then saw this, leaving this thread satisfied.

 

[commish]

I've read at least one post today saying they bought three Wii U's today and have two in the mail tomorrow purely for the purpose of eventually making enough so that his Wii u is free.

Smart move.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

Hell, a little footwork and you can grab one today for $350, prolly.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Lmfao I hope they all get stuck with multiple WiiU's

Worst case people can just return the to the store for a full refund if they aren't worth it to sell.

I've read at least one post today saying they bought three Wii U's today and have two in the mail tomorrow purely for the purpose of eventually making enough so that his Wii u is free.

Yup, I'm flipping my pre-ordered unit to get myself a free unit as well.

 

[MYE]

lol

 

[djplaeskool]

Resell market is already saturated, or there's just not nearly as much demand compared to prior gens.

Deluxes are going in the 450~ range

 

[Moral Panic]

Even if they can't sell it chances are they can just take it back to the store, so their loss won't be that bad (ebay listing fees).

 

[SuperSonic1305]

I've seen 4 people walk out with Wii U's this morning. They are easily available. These people are derpy if they think someone will pay that much for one.

 

[commish]

I've seen 4 people walk out with Wii U's this morning. They are easily available. These people are derpy if they think someone will pay that much for one.

Wait until Christmas. If you think supply can keep up with demand, then either you're crazy or the Wii U is a huge failure.

 

[grimshawish]

I don't blame the sellers. I blame the buyers.
No idea why anyone would pay this anyway and doesn't seem like they are.

 

[Good Job Bob]

Wait until Christmas. If you think supply can keep up with demand, then either you're crazy or the Wii U is a huge failure.

The latter.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

John Doe has the upper hand

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Wait until Christmas. If you think supply can keep up with demand, then either you're crazy or the Wii U is a huge failure.

Lets not forget that this is a worlwide launch as well. Three regions need systems.

 

[Ein Bear]

Oooh, Mickey Mouse International Shipping.

 

[Eiolon]

Next gen tax

The Wii U should be exempt from a "next gen" tax.

Spoiler

Kidding

 

[RPGCrazied]

I hate scalpers. They only do it for profit, but I see it as taking the ability to buy away for legitimate customers wanting to buy it.

 

[Linkhero1]

Good luck with this. People were able to walk in and purchase them at my local Targets lol. I don't think we'll have another Wii type launch.

 

[The_Monk]

Lol at those prices man.

 

[Kazerei]

Heh heh. The local Kijiji listings are a bit more reasonable.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Average profit right now is $100 because it is being flooded. Look again the Monday after Black Friday for the real prices. Also, look at completed auctions to give you an idea of what they are selling for on average.

And that's being charitable. Many include free shipping (which buyer then eats). It's also not including sales tax buyer needs to pay and the ebay/paypal fees. A lot of auctions are not much more than the brake even point. So it truly is a bomba market... although OP was mistakenly gloating because some dumbasses can't click on "Completed Auctions" and know how to appropriately price their listing.

 

[MThanded]

One of the listing is the OPs

 

[Mikey Jr.]

So at most, they'll probably make a $100 profit.

Not sure its worth the time/energy.

 

[Aeana]

Good luck with this. People were able to walk in and purchase them at my local Targets lol. I don't think we'll have another Wii type launch.

I think it's hard to say before Thanksgiving and Black Friday has come and gone. We'll see what happens. I remember during the Wii launch, post-Thanksgiving-get-togethers, many more people were trying to get one.

 

[Impeccable]

I already sold one for double what I paid for it.

Not going to attempt to do any more, though.

 

[Megasoum]

I wish the manufacturers would enforce some kind of mendatory sign up for the Live/PSN/Nintendo Online directly at the retailer. You would then be tied in permanantly to your console. Would eliminates those scumbags.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

And that's being charitable. Many include free shipping (which buyer then eats). It's also not including sales tax buyer needs to pay and the ebay/paypal fees. A lot of auctions are not much more than the brake even point. So it truly is a bomba market... although OP was mistakenly gloating because some dumbasses can't click on "Completed Auctions" and know how to appropriately price their listing.

I agree. To many noobs flooding the market right now. Next Monday we will see what it really is worth. I'll either flip mine or return it to the store at that point.

So at most, right now they'll probably make a $100 profit.

Not sure its worth the time/energy unless they are waiting

Fixed for you. Don't think today is the entire next month. The closer we get to Xmas, the more desprate parents get. Right now everyone thinks they can get them in stores. Time will tell.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

If you can find a WiiU anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1,200 bucks for it.

 

[snap0212]

I'll never understand people who need something so bad that they're willing to pay more than the MSRP. I mean, they'll be in store again eventually anyways, so why exactly would you pay more simply to have it now when you know the person on the other side is laughing their asses off because you're so dumb?

 

[Darko]

Resell market is already saturated, or there's just not nearly as much demand compared to prior gens.

Deluxes are going in the 450~ range

not even worth it .... it cost around 400 with tax here... plus ebay fees... $20-$30 a console... no thanks

 

[rpmurphy]

You could have walked into my local Gamestop day one and got one. I was the only one in line at open. lolol

 

[playingwithfire]

I wish I had one to sell

I cant see this happening in the UK, pre-orders are still widely available here despite the "limited supply".

 

[Linkhero1]

I think it's hard to say before Thanksgiving and Black Friday has come and gone. We'll see what happens. I remember during the Wii launch, post-Thanksgiving-get-togethers, many more people were trying to get one.

True. I think the holiday rush will make people want it more. I'm not sure how it was at other locations but it was fairly easy for a person to walk in an pick one up without trying today. Hopefully these scalpers don't gain anything out of it.

 

[tj hazuki]

My brother got four. Two for keep, two to sell..