This generation unfortunately is best positioned for scalping more than any other in my opinion. There are many people positing about PA5 online that were able to secure multiple orders from various vendors.
I mentioned the mistakes I made like not having an account on all these big box retailer websites and missing the boat on the initial pre orders but I have read about people all over the internet who secured multiple consoles from the various vendors. Covid is also driving up the appeal and desire to have a gaming console
It is good karma for those that sell their spares at cost. I personally would never buy off a scalper because I would just have waited (even though I really really want one). Where I can see it getting tough is purchasing for your kid and missing out. Seeing their eyes light up on Christmas is one of the best feeling you can have as a parent. I can see where spending a few extra bucks to secure that makes sense to some people.
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