All articles tagged with #scalpers
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Ticketmaster announced it will limit users to one account to combat scalping and defend its practices amid an FTC lawsuit, citing technological measures and policy changes to prevent abuse, while denying allegations of facilitating scalper activities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Ticketmaster claims to have implemented new measures to combat scalpers and bots, such as ID verification and account restrictions, in response to FTC lawsuits accusing it of working with resellers to inflate prices. The company denies these allegations and states it is doing more than anyone to ensure tickets go to genuine fans, but industry groups criticize these efforts as insufficient and accuse Ticketmaster of collusion with scalpers. The situation remains under scrutiny as more developments are expected.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Ticketmaster announced it will ban users from having multiple accounts and will shut down its TradeDesk platform following a lawsuit by the FTC accusing the company of colluding with scalpers and violating the BOTS Act. The company claims these practices are standard industry behavior and denies the allegations, but acknowledges that the use of multiple accounts has been abused. The policy change aims to address concerns about scalping and protect the integrity of ticket sales.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Shortcut | Matt Swider
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is in high demand, leading scalpers to sell it at inflated prices, sometimes over $2,000, despite its $999.99 retail price. Microsoft has limited initial stock to create a sense of scarcity, but more units are expected to arrive soon, so consumers are advised not to pay inflated prices. The console is set to launch on October 16, with more stock anticipated to meet demand.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gamereactor UK
Scalpers quickly sold out of limited edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pro covers, reselling them on eBay at significantly higher prices, highlighting ongoing issues with scalping in the gaming industry and raising questions about how to protect consumers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GAMINGbible
Nintendo plans to combat scalpers for the upcoming Switch 2 by producing an abundance of consoles, ensuring they remain in stock and eliminating resale opportunities. This strategy is feasible now that the semiconductor shortage, which previously hindered production, has been resolved. Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, assured shareholders that component shortages will not impact the new console's production, with the Switch 2 expected to be revealed by March 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dark Horizons
The PlayStation 5 Pro is widely available at retail, reducing the impact of scalpers who are now forced to sell at or below retail prices. Unlike the original PS5 launch, the Pro's higher price, mild improvements, and lack of exclusive titles, combined with a cost of living crisis, have led to less demand. Some scalpers are now focusing on selling the high-demand external disc drive separately.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
The PS5 Pro is seeing strong pre-order numbers, surpassing those of the PS4 Pro, despite being readily available at retail and not fetching high resale prices. This availability is causing scalpers to lose money, as they are unable to sell the console at a significant markup. Sony's Hiroki Totoki notes that the PS5 Pro is performing well within expectations, targeting core customers with its $700 price point. The console is expected to maintain steady sales, especially with upcoming major game releases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Scalpers are struggling to profit from the PS5 Pro due to ample supply, with some selling the console at a loss. Unlike the original PS5 launch, there are no chip shortages affecting availability. However, scalpers are making profits on the external disc drives, which are being sold for significantly more than their retail price. Consumers have options to avoid paying inflated prices, such as purchasing a PS5 Slim and using its disc drive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has launched to positive reviews but is facing significant stock shortages, with major retailers like Newegg and Best Buy sold out. The scarcity is global, affecting Europe as well, with UK retailers not expecting stock until late November or December. Scalpers are exploiting the situation, listing the CPU at inflated prices on eBay. The unexpected launch timing, just months after AMD's Zen 5 CPUs, has contributed to the high demand and limited availability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Scalpers are struggling to profit from the PS5 Pro due to its widespread availability, with many reselling the console at or below retail price on platforms like eBay UK and Japan's Mercari. While the console itself is readily available, the external disc drive is in short supply and being scalped at higher prices. Despite some sellers attempting to profit, many are breaking even or incurring losses due to platform fees and shipping costs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Digital Trends
The newly released Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has quickly sold out, leading scalpers to list it on eBay for prices exceeding $900, despite its $479 retail price. While no scalped units have sold yet, one was purchased for $564. The CPU is out of stock on major online retailers like Newegg and Amazon, but Micro Center offers it at retail price for in-store purchases. Prices are expected to stabilize as more units become available, though it may take months for the market to settle.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The Pokémon Company has altered its plans for distributing the sought-after Van Gogh Pikachu card to combat scalping, reducing the number of cards given to local stores by 90% and opting to distribute most through larger chain stores in Amsterdam. The card will be available to those who spend €29.99, but concerns remain about scalpers obtaining and reselling them. The move comes after previous chaos during a distribution event at the Van Gogh Museum, where scalpers swarmed the store and sold the free giveaway for high prices online.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Vision Pro scalpers used bots to place thousands of pre-orders on eBay, with prices reaching up to $10,000 before pre-orders even opened. Despite the device's requirement for an Apple ID and face measurement, bot activity successfully circumvented these checks, leading to thousands of purchases. Some bots were even set up for store pickups to ensure the correct fit for end-customers, with legitimate day-one store pickups still available in some locations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Scalpers are flooding eBay with listings for Apple's new Vision Pro headset, with some asking for a $1,000 to $10,000 premium on top of the $3,499 MSRP. Despite Apple still having launch day stock available, over 1,500 listings have appeared on eBay, possibly targeting international buyers as the headset's launch is limited to the US. While some listings have bids at or below the official price, potential buyers outside the US should be aware of the challenges of using Vision Pro before official Apple support is available.