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This first article is by a guest gamespotter (frankly, no one with any actual credentials) who does make some interesting points. I thought were pretty much common knowledge though, and his article was more like a rant than anything interesteing. So, read this first to get an understanding on how Gamestops and Ebgames make profits off second hand games and none of that money goes to the actual publishers. That's if you didn't know that already.
Second-Handed Compliment
And just tonight I found this new article discussing the second hand market and predictions it's about to reach critical mass. And how, if that happens, it will have a huge negative effect on publishers. Frankly, I have to agree that maybe the second hand market is about to take off. For example, in my area, there are five gamestops. It's easier to buy used games online in excellent condition from sites like ebgames.com. Blockbusters heavily promote used games to go along with your videos. We see all these $5 and $10 sales recently from major retailers in the past three months at BB and CC.
Market analyst warns of "explosion" in second hand game market
Maybe Defender is right about that crash. And maybe the second hand market will help bring it to critical mass.
Second-Handed Compliment
And just tonight I found this new article discussing the second hand market and predictions it's about to reach critical mass. And how, if that happens, it will have a huge negative effect on publishers. Frankly, I have to agree that maybe the second hand market is about to take off. For example, in my area, there are five gamestops. It's easier to buy used games online in excellent condition from sites like ebgames.com. Blockbusters heavily promote used games to go along with your videos. We see all these $5 and $10 sales recently from major retailers in the past three months at BB and CC.
Market analyst warns of "explosion" in second hand game market
Maybe Defender is right about that crash. And maybe the second hand market will help bring it to critical mass.