Ebay returns have begun...
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[quote name='Middle19']Walked into the local Walmart and picked up a 60 gig PS3. Said it just got returned because they "couldn't make a $1000 on Ebay." So be looking for your scalpers wall of shame at your local Walmart with their heads down.
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After seeing some of the pictures, make sure you sanitize the box before opening your PS3, who knows what naked body parts were rubbed against it as a lame attempt to "market" it for eBay.:lol:
[/quote] After seeing some of the pictures, make sure you sanitize the box before opening your PS3, who knows what naked body parts were rubbed against it as a lame attempt to "market" it for eBay.:lol:
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Yeah, I saw a 20 gb PS3 in my Walmart today and the box looked a little "molested". The funny thing was as I was looking at all the games for various systems, everybody just passed by it and never seemed interested in it. Not a good sign for Sony.........
[quote name='addicted2games']Yeah, I saw a 20 gb PS3 in my Walmart today and the box looked a little "molested". The funny thing was as I was looking at all the games for various systems, everybody just passed by it and never seemed interested in it. Not a good sign for Sony.........[/QUOTE]
Nah, those people just couldn't manage to get overtime like Krazy Kaz told them to do to be able to afford it.
Nah, those people just couldn't manage to get overtime like Krazy Kaz told them to do to be able to afford it.
[quote name='Kaijufan']Hopefully the Ebay scalpers will remember this the next time Sony/MS/Nintendo release a console and let the gamers who want the systems buy them in the stores.[/quote]
I remember preordering mine with almost zero wait and making over $500 profit. Scalping isnt going anywhere, just hope that your average joe no longer feels a need to do it because of the risk (such as myself.) Also note the Wii prices.
I still want one for myself too, but I cant bring myself to drop $500+ on a console.
I remember preordering mine with almost zero wait and making over $500 profit. Scalping isnt going anywhere, just hope that your average joe no longer feels a need to do it because of the risk (such as myself.) Also note the Wii prices.
I still want one for myself too, but I cant bring myself to drop $500+ on a console.
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Hmm...I just passed on a Wii because it's box was pretty beat up, looked like it had been opened. I hadn't considered it, but I wonder if it was a return?
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.
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[quote name='Wolfpup']Hmm...I just passed on a Wii because it's box was pretty beat up, looked like it had been opened. I hadn't considered it, but I wonder if it was a return?
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.[/QUOTE]
Aren't they still new? Scalpers aren't opening the boxes right?
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.[/QUOTE]
Aren't they still new? Scalpers aren't opening the boxes right?
[quote name='Wolfpup']Hmm...I just passed on a Wii because it's box was pretty beat up, looked like it had been opened. I hadn't considered it, but I wonder if it was a return?
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.[/QUOTE]
A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.
I wish those scalpers could be punished somehow. It's no fair that they got to keep a system for free from someone who wanted to play it, and then they return it (essentially used) with no penalty.[/QUOTE]
A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.
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[quote name='seanr1221']Spotted a 20GB at my Target today. I figured it was a return, because I couldn't believe it made it through the holidays w/o getting bought.[/QUOTE]
It probably just came in that day. Sony's been getting regular shipments out, and most stores around here restock at least one or twice a week (but usually sell out by noonish).
[quote name='vincewy']A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.[/QUOTE]
The problem is I like that you can return it. Maybe they need a lie detector test if you take it back to see if you're a scalper. Fail and you get a 30% restocking fee
It probably just came in that day. Sony's been getting regular shipments out, and most stores around here restock at least one or twice a week (but usually sell out by noonish).
[quote name='vincewy']A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.[/QUOTE]
The problem is I like that you can return it. Maybe they need a lie detector test if you take it back to see if you're a scalper. Fail and you get a 30% restocking fee
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[quote name='vincewy']A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.[/QUOTE]
As bad as a March 07 launch sounds, I have to admit it probably would've been better than this.
As bad as a March 07 launch sounds, I have to admit it probably would've been better than this.
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The saddest part for me is that this will mean the end to the Ebay Scalper's Wall of Shame.
[quote name='niceguyshawne']The saddest part for me is that this will mean the end to the Ebay Scalper's Wall of Shame.[/quote]
Not quite, there are still 8,000+ PS3s on eBay. Some people just don't get it. A good example is this hoarder.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-6-SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60-GB-BRAND-NEW-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ290064542042QQihZ019QQcategoryZ48752QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290064542042
Not quite, there are still 8,000+ PS3s on eBay. Some people just don't get it. A good example is this hoarder.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-6-SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60-GB-BRAND-NEW-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ290064542042QQihZ019QQcategoryZ48752QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290064542042
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I saw a couple of PS3s returned after Christmas at BB.
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[quote name='vincewy']A restocking fee? Makes sense, especially companies launch systems by holiday so people can enjoy during the period, it seems like hardly anyone who actually played PS3 during the holiday, instead they were molested at someone else's homes for over a month. IMO, PS3 launch was ruined, Sony should've just launched in March 07 instead.[/QUOTE]If Sony launched in March 07, they'd have a more difficult time selling at launch (look at PSP), because it isn't the Holiday buying season (many people besides hardcore gamers are still broke then). The only people who would buy it is gamers or people looking to buy a birthday present for someone. Although the launch could have been better, it would have let MS get a bigger lead and allow for Nintendo to make an even bigger impact. Also, Sony would get more negative press for delaying PS3 again. The PS3 did need more time to launch, but waiting was only going to hurt PS3 more.
[quote name='addicted2games']Yeah, I saw a 20 gb PS3 in my Walmart today and the box looked a little "molested". The funny thing was as I was looking at all the games for various systems, everybody just passed by it and never seemed interested in it. Not a good sign for Sony.........[/QUOTE]The average person doesn't have $500 on them. There were people who wanted a PS3, couldn't find one, so their money went to Christmas shopping instead.
I saw one PS3 60GB returned at Wal-Mart, but I saw it disappear quickly. Toy's R Us had two 60GB ones, but the only people who were there were parents with kids. If it was a 20GB model, I'd buy it.
[quote name='addicted2games']Yeah, I saw a 20 gb PS3 in my Walmart today and the box looked a little "molested". The funny thing was as I was looking at all the games for various systems, everybody just passed by it and never seemed interested in it. Not a good sign for Sony.........[/QUOTE]The average person doesn't have $500 on them. There were people who wanted a PS3, couldn't find one, so their money went to Christmas shopping instead.
I saw one PS3 60GB returned at Wal-Mart, but I saw it disappear quickly. Toy's R Us had two 60GB ones, but the only people who were there were parents with kids. If it was a 20GB model, I'd buy it.
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2 60 Gig PS3's at the Walmart in DeKalb, IL.
Boxes looked ok, so probably new ones.
Boxes looked ok, so probably new ones.
[quote name='Dhuk']Not quite, there are still 8,000+ PS3s on eBay. Some people just don't get it. A good example is this hoarder.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-6-SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60-GB-BRAND-NEW-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ290064542042QQihZ019QQcategoryZ48752QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290064542042
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That was sold through the ISoldIt retail outlets (thus the "seller" of the auction is not really the owner of the PS3's). I saw one of these near me and checked it out one day. Basically they charge you a fee to list your item for you, then they handle the listing, pictures, etc. This one didn't sell - so in addition to paying whatever ebay fees there were to list it, the real seller paid an addtional premium for the "services" of I Sold It
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http://cgi.ebay.com/LOT-OF-6-SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60-GB-BRAND-NEW-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ290064542042QQihZ019QQcategoryZ48752QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290064542042
[/QUOTE]That was sold through the ISoldIt retail outlets (thus the "seller" of the auction is not really the owner of the PS3's). I saw one of these near me and checked it out one day. Basically they charge you a fee to list your item for you, then they handle the listing, pictures, etc. This one didn't sell - so in addition to paying whatever ebay fees there were to list it, the real seller paid an addtional premium for the "services" of I Sold It
.
[quote name='The Mana Knight']If Sony launched in March 07, they'd have a more difficult time selling at launch (look at PSP), because it isn't the Holiday buying season (many people besides hardcore gamers are still broke then). The only people who would buy it is gamers or people looking to buy a birthday present for someone. Although the launch could have been better, it would have let MS get a bigger lead and allow for Nintendo to make an even bigger impact. Also, Sony would get more negative press for delaying PS3 again. The PS3 did need more time to launch, but waiting was only going to hurt PS3 more.
The average person doesn't have $500 on them. There were people who wanted a PS3, couldn't find one, so their money went to Christmas shopping instead.
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I think alot of people would use their tax return money to pick one up if this were the case .
Releasing near the Christmas holiday sucks IMO , I have gifts to buy for others .
I can't afford it , and it's way too expensive to ask for , as a gift for me .
This goes for any brand console .
The average person doesn't have $500 on them. There were people who wanted a PS3, couldn't find one, so their money went to Christmas shopping instead.
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I think alot of people would use their tax return money to pick one up if this were the case .
Releasing near the Christmas holiday sucks IMO , I have gifts to buy for others .
I can't afford it , and it's way too expensive to ask for , as a gift for me .
This goes for any brand console .
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