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Distributors marking up hot NIB LE titles

By Cserold

5 years ago


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    #11 5 years ago
    Quoted from ReplayRyan:

    Nothing wrong with it in my opinion. Depending on supply/demand they may sell it and make more profit. Or they have to sit on it until they drop the price. Or the game ends up being a dud and months/years later they find a way to sell it for a loss. All within the rights as a distributor.

    I basically agree. Supply/demand, capitalism etc. However, both Stern and their distributors need to consider the long term effects of always maximizing their profits. Doesn’t create loyalty among buyers and may ultimately limit the growth of the hobby. In other words, the optimum outcome for a company is not always maximizing short term profits.

    #15 5 years ago
    Quoted from ryanwanger:

    If distributors are allowed to charge more than MSRP for LEs, then Stern should stop advertising MSRP on LEs. Distributors are the only ones who can buy the machines, they can just gobble up all the inventory unopposed, and charge whatever they want. That feels unfair.
    That said, the whole system of LEs is a cash grab anyway, and you should know that's what you're signing up for. These days, you often need to be on a list for them before the game is even announced. Yeah, you get different art, but manufacturers could just sell unlimited Premiums in various art packages.

    I agree. (insert metaphor about shearing vs skinning sheep here)

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