Topic: Xbox 360 scalpers clean up on eBay (Read 195 times)

XanTium · « **on:** November 23, 2005, 08:42:00 PM »

Xbox 360 scalpers clean up on eBay-- Posted by XanTium on November 23 22:06 EST
From gamespot.com:

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Ever since the insanity of the 2000 PlayStation 2 launch and reports of online auctions for the desired system reaching into the thousands of dollars, new system launches have become a big event for entrepreneurial capitalists as much as gamers.

A look at the soon-ending auctions this morning showed premium Xbox 360s generally closing at $600-$700, with core systems going for about $500. There were some aberrations; one auction for an Xbox 360 premium system on its own reached $1,750, while a core system auction reached as high as $790.
However, as great as the demand is, the supply of systems on eBay is almost as staggering. There are thousands of listings for the unit on the auction site, many of which are going without bids due to high reserves or starting prices.

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jaxx · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:24:00 PM »

those bastards are the reason why i didn't get a 360 at launch...

dmanjohn · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:29:00 PM »

i no those sons of bitches are y i didn;t get one becuase some guy infront of me goes how many 360's you have left to the teller she goes 6 he buys 6

awal · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:30:00 PM »

I saw one that ended bidding at $10,600 ish.
But obviously the person bidding either typed in the wrong number or it was set up.

celticsfan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:33:00 PM »

how did the guy buy 6? Wasnt there a 1 per person limit? There was where i went.

ILLusions0fGrander · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:34:00 PM »

im sur ea lot of the auctions are people knowing they can bank up to a quick grand and just trash the ebay account.

dmanjohn · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:40:00 PM »

QUOTE(celticsfan @ Nov 23 2005, 10:33 PM)

how did the guy buy 6? Wasnt there a 1 per person limit? There was where i went.

because the only place i could find that had no line was costco and i didn't no there wasn't a limit 1 per customer and so i waited there for about 6-8 hours then it was my turn to buy one and i went up and the lady said sorry we are sold out

iwannadie · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:40:00 PM »

QUOTE(ILLusions0fGrander @ Nov 23 2005, 08:34 PM)

im sur ea lot of the auctions are people knowing they can bank up to a quick grand and just trash the ebay account.

some guy at work was claiming hes going to sell his 360 for 10grand saying hes seen all these auctions going for that much. i was like whatever most of these are kids trying to make a quick buck and kill the account. but whatever. im sure most of the auctions arent legit, i can see 800$ but not over a grand people are desperate but not that moronic.

what hardcore gamer wasnt in line to buy one, or smart enough to pass on the first run seeing all the problems. then what casual gamer is going to throw a grand at a system to just have it a week before the restock comes in.

leaving the people biding on these 360s to deserve getting their money taken when the auction turns out to be a scam.

ksteiner · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:43:00 PM »

This is a good way to make money

you buy a cor 400 bucks cnd u sell for 600cnd nice nice

Aaries · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2005, 08:58:00 PM »

Well, I sold my premium system for $1200. I waited in line from 5:30 pm until 6:00 am at Target to get a voucher whereby I had to pick up my system between 8 and 12. I'd say I earned my $800 profit -- it was f'ing freezing and raining all night long. If you don't believe me, here's a link:

My eBay auction

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what hardcore gamer wasnt in line to buy one, or smart enough to pass on the first run seeing all the problems. then what casual gamer is going to throw a grand at a system to just have it a week before the restock comes in.

Well, the guy that bought mine is from an IT consulting firm. The easy answer for that one is that he's grossly rich, didn't want to deal with the BS of trying to find one in stores, so he reached into his pocket and pulled out a few bills on eBay. Worked out well for me!

This post has been edited by Aaries: Nov 24 2005, 04:59 AM

draken333 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:00:00 PM »

I just sold an extra xbox 360 i had for $1000 on ebay tonight.

Cog · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:23:00 PM »

All those people who are bitching are just pissed off they dont have a system or extra to sell.

slcsnkman · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:29:00 PM »

QUOTE(Cog @ Nov 23 2005, 10:23 PM)

All those people who are bitching are just pissed off they dont have a system or extra to sell.

Exactly...get the fuck over it and buy one when the next shipment comes if you want it that bad

LastRitz · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:40:00 PM »

lol, im gonna bid on them, win and not pay!! then go hold up a EB for a Premium bundle

The-O · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2005, 09:47:00 PM »

look at this one ebay

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