Current Events > How can people really be mad at graphic card and console scalpers

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LeoRavus
07/04/21 4:57:02 AM
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I mean, you'd have to be stupid to not double your money if given the chance.

Don't hate the player, hate the game. As long as people are allowed to do this I respect their decisions.

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UnholyMudcrab
07/04/21 5:03:10 AM
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LeoRavus
07/04/21 5:04:25 AM
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Bryfang posted...
Theyre the only reason why money is being doubled. If they werent scalping, thered be no need to pay an arm and a leg to get the stuff.
The people buying from them are the real reason. There's no market without consumers.

Personally I believe there should be regulations on the resale of certain items. But since there's not, get that money.

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g0ldie
07/04/21 5:14:42 AM
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if they weren't using bots, I wouldn't care so much.

but since they often do, they don't allow the average person an opportunity to buy the stuff unless if they luck out.

in the past, scalpers were just people who took advantage of people slacking on stuff, but now they make it so they don't even have the chance in a lot of cases.

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coolpal23
07/04/21 5:15:38 AM
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UnholyMudcrab posted...
Because they're bad people


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Nacen
07/04/21 5:17:55 AM
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Cause they're really fucking annoying?

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CelestialVoices
07/04/21 5:18:50 AM
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because they suck
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Ratchetrockon
07/04/21 5:24:26 AM
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I was upset for a few days after i failed to buy the rtx 3090 at launch. After some months went by i realized i dont really need one because i dont play the latest games anyways. Id like to upgrade my old gpu eventually tho and i bet the 4000 series cards will be scalped as well. Maybe ill be mad by then.

Still want a ps5 tho to play two games but i realize it is a waste atm. Im fine with waiting a few years.

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LeoRavus
07/04/21 5:28:12 AM
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g0ldie posted...
if they weren't using bots, I wouldn't care so much.

but since they often do, they don't allow the average person an opportunity to buy the stuff unless if they luck out.

in the past, scalpers were just people who took advantage of people slacking on stuff, but now they make it so they don't even have the chance in a lot of cases.

I agree with the bots part. But really, anyone can use a bot if they really wanted one. Plus there are tons of people who were just in the right place at the right time to get a card or console and decided to flip.


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zombiexdeathx
07/04/21 5:34:25 AM
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how can you not be angry at them ... absolute scum

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LightningAce11
07/04/21 5:35:24 AM
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I only find scalping bad when it comes to essential items. Graphics cards and PS5 are non-essential, so neutral on those.

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g0ldie
07/04/21 5:36:10 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
I agree with the bots part. But really, anyone can use a bot if they really wanted one. Plus there are tons of people who were just in the right place at the right time to get a card or console and decided to flip.
if it's someone with maybe one or two extra consoles, I usually don't mind, but if it's one of those scalper groups, who have like, a warehouse full of stuff, that's some BS, IMO.

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BF_Skinner
07/04/21 5:41:28 AM
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If people took true advantage of their talents they would add to society, not middle man it. Your lack of your best hurts everyone.

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hockeybub89
07/04/21 5:42:14 AM
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I'd rather watch someone's 20 PS5s burn in a fire than them sell a single one for $1000

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Ryuko_Chan
07/04/21 5:44:34 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
I agree with the bots part. But really, anyone can use a bot if they really wanted one.

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carljenk
07/04/21 5:49:12 AM
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Its insane that price gouging is illegal but scalping is somehow okay. Fucking trash leeches.

Oh and fuck off TC

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Scarecrow17
07/04/21 6:25:47 AM
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Scalpers are awful. I cannot believe my cousin is a scalper. Shes been making a lot of money by scalping the latest consoles and limited editions. Fuck her.

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LeoRavus
07/04/21 11:21:44 PM
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Bryfang posted...
https://twitter.com/bryfang/status/1403869715060170753

The PS5 took me weeks, literal weeks of dropping everything when I got a restock alert and frantically adding to cart before I got it because of the goddamn scalpers. In the end, I didnt even get it, a buddy who was in the same room as me helping me out got it, and got it sent to his place and I paid him what he paid. And it had to be a bundle with games and shit I didnt even want because it was that or nothing.

The Xbox was also me dropping everything when I got a restock alert, this one took me another couple weeks or so. I dunno if no one wants the Xbox as bad, or if I just got lucky. And even then, its another bundle with shit I didnt want because it was that or nothing.

Scalpers can blow a beagle man.
I was able to preorder more than one PS5 and Series X without bots or anything. You had to be there right as the preorders went up for sale. I happened to be looking at an IGN board and someone announced the Series X, otherwise I wouldn't have known about it since the launch was fucked.

I debated on keeping a PS5 and Series X. Held onto them for a few weeks. Then decided I'd rather have a 3080 and bought a new PC with the profits.

I still plan on buying a PS5 eventually when things get back to normal. No need for a Series X now since all those games go directly to PC.

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sabrestorm
07/04/21 11:23:40 PM
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My question is why do people buy from scalpers?
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Number090684
07/04/21 11:24:46 PM
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g0ldie posted...
if they weren't using bots, I wouldn't care so much.

but since they often do, they don't allow the average person an opportunity to buy the stuff unless if they luck out.

in the past, scalpers were just people who took advantage of people slacking on stuff, but now they make it so they don't even have the chance in a lot of cases.

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PrettyBoyFloyd
07/04/21 11:25:43 PM
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I'm glad that dude organized his wires.

That first pic drives me crazy.

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Kloe_Rinz
07/04/21 11:26:14 PM
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They are bad people. Like Unironically
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Hayame Zero
07/04/21 11:27:10 PM
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It's not just the act of scalping, it's the bots.

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darkprince45
07/04/21 11:27:49 PM
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I paid like 550 for 3070 at launch. How much is it now

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PC-Builder_Pony
07/04/21 11:28:32 PM
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Those aren't essential items so it really is silly lol

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Cemith
07/04/21 11:29:47 PM
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Cause they're assholes.

Yes it's lucrative, yes I still hate them.

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Teh_Dr_Phil
07/04/21 11:30:27 PM
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TC is a part of the trash problem so of course he sees no issue with it. garbage tier, tbh

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Master_Bass
07/04/21 11:32:03 PM
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Hayame Zero posted...
It's not just the act of scalping, it's the bots.
This, scalping aways sucked, but there used to be a decent chance of getting something if you knew when it dropped. Now it's basically impossible unless you use a bot.

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LeoRavus
07/04/21 11:32:06 PM
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darkprince45 posted...
I paid like 550 for 3070 at launch. How much is it now
Looks like the sold price on ebay is averaging a little over $1000 right now.

The prices are slowly coming down to the point where scalpers won't make a profit. It can't last forever.

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MrMallard
07/04/21 11:32:17 PM
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Why not hate the player and the game?

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Guide
07/04/21 11:32:32 PM
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They're playing a broken system. I don't blame them entirely.

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LeoRavus
07/04/21 11:33:16 PM
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Teh_Dr_Phil posted...
TC is a part of the trash problem so of course he sees no issue with it. garbage tier, tbh
I didn't scalp a warehouse of anything or use bots. Just sold my preorders when I decided I wanted something else. Meh, so did millions of people.

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Mr_Karate_II
07/04/21 11:38:32 PM
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They suck and and should be ashamed of themselves.

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DarthAragorn
07/04/21 11:40:32 PM
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I wouldn't piss on a scalper if they were on fire.

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Trumble
07/04/21 11:42:18 PM
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Ratchetrockon posted...
I was upset for a few days after i failed to buy the rtx 3090 at launch. After some months went by i realized i dont really need one because i dont play the latest games anyways. Id like to upgrade my old gpu eventually tho and i bet the 4000 series cards will be scalped as well. Maybe ill be mad by then.

Still want a ps5 tho to play two games but i realize it is a waste atm. Im fine with waiting a few years.

You really don't need a 3090 even if you are playing the latest games.

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Samurontai
07/04/21 11:45:53 PM
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Because theyd rather be mad at scalpers for buying the product rather than the businesses for not making enough of the product

because that makes sense. Somehow

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Kloe_Rinz
07/04/21 11:49:19 PM
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Samurontai posted...
Because theyd rather be mad at scalpers for buying the product rather than the businesses for not making enough of the product

because that makes sense. Somehow
You can be mad at both. Scalpers are below scum though. They dont have a chip shortage to blame for low stock. Scalpers are subhuman
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Samurontai
07/04/21 11:53:03 PM
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Kloe_Rinz posted...
You can be mad at both. Scalpers are below scum though. They dont have a chip shortage to blame for low stock. Scalpers are subhuman

You act like theyre scalping critical medicine or something

Its video game stuff, I think youll be fine my guy

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inTaCtfuL
07/04/21 11:54:04 PM
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It's annoying, like idc about stuff like 3080s or PS5s or Pokemon cards being scalped. But shit like soap and toilet paper being scalped when the pandemic was getting started was so fucking annoying.

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Samurontai
07/04/21 11:57:24 PM
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inTaCtfuL posted...
It's annoying, like idc about stuff like 3080s or PS5s or Pokemon cards being scalped. But shit like soap and toilet paper being scalped when the pandemic was getting started was so fucking annoying.

See this is where the outrage should be. Towards necessities

People calling PS5 scalpers or GC scalpers sub human probably arent even old enough to actually post on this site


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Kloe_Rinz
07/05/21 1:01:33 AM
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Samurontai posted...
You act like theyre scalping critical medicine or something

Its video game stuff, I think youll be fine my guy

they scalp everything. Youre acting like its Ok to scalp because in one particular instance it was just video game consoles (as if thats ok to scalp to begin with)

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AsucaHayashi
07/05/21 1:05:33 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
Don't hate the player, hate the game.

this.

people who complain are most likely the same people embracing capitalism in all its glory but as soon as gamers are being targeted, then the hypocrisy kicks in.

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TheLiarParadox
07/05/21 1:06:24 AM
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I dislike greedy people.

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Kloe_Rinz
07/05/21 2:37:45 AM
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AsucaHayashi posted...
people who complain are most likely the same people embracing
Doubt it. I only see Americans supporting scalping on this website anyway
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samurai bandit
07/05/21 2:37:56 AM
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Its really worrisome that some people dont see what's wrong with scalping. It is like they havent learnt from history or arent able to see how scalping is pretty similar to historical events.

Where have I read before that people looking for their own interest at the expense of others went wrong? Surely not at dictatorships, rich trying to keep poor people poor, wars, expensive medicines that cost 10 dollars to make... they for sure never said "sucks to be you if you let me do this thing that affects you"...

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kingdrake2
07/05/21 3:43:11 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
It can't last forever.


supply has to pick up greatly for it to fix itself.
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clyde_frog
07/05/21 4:33:49 AM
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Gotta love how some of you guys dont feel as if consumers arent partially to blame for the scalping situation. If everyone responsible for buying a marked up console had enough willpower to hold off until they could find a console at MSRP, scalping prices would have dramatically fallen by now. Impatience, laziness and greed have led us to the point at which were at.


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DeadlyNinjaBees
07/05/21 5:02:16 AM
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Nah, fuck 'em. They are actively holding peoples' ability to own a PS5 ransom.
They can go to hell and choke on demon semen.

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