To price gouge or not... that is the question?

[DJ_Critterus]

So, yesterday I'm on the scooter rolling through Wally World (the cold is killing my knees and I haven't been able to walk for a couple of weeks without them giving out) and I spot a PS5 bundle in the case for sale.

Holy shit.... it's at regular price of $550.00 So, I immediately buy it.

Now here's the question. Do I hang onto it or sell it? I'm not a gamer and haven't played a video game in a couple of years. I posted on FB that I found this by pure luck and offers from friends are rolling in. I think the highest is at $1400 and I've only had it about 12 hours now (still in unopened box).

I'm thinking sell it. Damn thing is not something essential like fuel, food, TP, etc... I see it as a luxury frivolity item and I'm not setting the price, per say. People are just offering it. With that being said, I don't think I'd compromise any of my remaining morals by selling it for a shit ton of $$$, right?

What says OT?

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

I'm not a gamer and haven't played a video game in a couple of years

You answered your own question.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Giraffe (He/Him)

You answered your own question.

I'm thinking take the money and if there are two more left, go get those

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

I'm thinking take the money and if there are two more left, go get those

Absolutely. You're not a gamer and it doesn't sound like you're interested in becoming one. If the market is hot sell that bitch. A month from now, you may not be able to give it away.

[VITE1]

Take the money .

[Bruze]

"Price gouging" is a term advanced by socialists (like Chuckie Schumer) to help destroy free markets. Their goal, always, just like their leader Karl Marx, is to destroy capitalism (economic freedom).

Their alternative is government-controlled markets which ALWAYS end up as gigantic failures -- and the big loser is usually the consumer as supplies dry up.

No seller is obligated -- morally or otherwise -- to tell anyone what they paid for something. If the buyer thinks its worth it, fine. If not he can go elsewhere.

"Price is the balance point between supply and demand." -- unknown

[LATB]

Originally Posted by VITE1

Take the money .

And run.

[Rob]

PS5 is in stock everywhere now days. You will likely only make 20-30$ over what you paid merely for convenience. The days of $1k are gone

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Bruze

"Price gouging" is a term advanced by socialists (like Chuckie Schumer) to help destroy free markets. Their goal, always, just like their leader Karl Marx, is to destroy capitalism (economic freedom).

Their alternative is government-controlled markets which ALWAYS end up as gigantic failures -- and the big loser is usually the consumer as supplies dry up.

No seller is obligated -- morally or otherwise -- to tell anyone what they paid for something. If the buyer thinks its worth it, fine. If not he can go elsewhere.

"Price is the balance point between supply and demand." -- unknown

With that being said..... Sold to the highest bidder!

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Rob

PS5 is in stock everywhere now days. You will likely only make 20-30$ over what you paid merely for convenience. The days of $1k are gone

Not around here. Can't find them.

[Big bob]

won't pay for your gas. And if they grab it and run have your camera ready to film the scooter chase scene so you can post it for us.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Not around here. Can't find them.

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps...hardware%3Aps5

free shipping

costco has them also


I have bought and sold 6 PS5s and last one I sold was in December 2022. I made $20 on that one.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

With that being said..... Sold to the highest bidder!

Auctions (although I hate going to them) are the epitome of the free market.

The value of an item, at that location and at that point in time, is instantly determined.

[Vandelay Industries]

Sell the bitch and cash in.

[Vandelay Industries]

Originally Posted by LATB

And run.

[theandies]

Originally Posted by Rob

PS5 is in stock everywhere now days. You will likely only make 20-30$ over what you paid merely for convenience. The days of $1k are gone

That is what I was thinking. If someone on fakebook is offering $1400 for it take it a run. You know what they say about fools and their money.

[VITE1]

Originally Posted by LATB

And run.

Or in his case Scooter.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Not around here. Can't find them.

Haven't had your coffee yet? You just found three of them.

[theandies]

Originally Posted by VITE1

Or in his case Scooter.

EAT HICKORY

[Strats-N-Vettes]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Haven't had your coffee yet? You just found three of them.

and Walmart ships.

find one in Dallas, ship to anywhere....
Walmart will ship to the caves in Afghanistan for Al Queda.