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I called around today for a pro model of a Stern title.
One of the vendors wanted $700 more because they had that title in stock.
Now I get it, supply and demand set the market price, but when most vendors are selling pro models for an average of $4650-$4800, does it seem fair to mark up a title because they have them in stock?
I want to get this machine before Christmas. If I'm willing to wait until 1st - 2nd week of January. Its a lot cheaper.
Quoted from iwantansi:Wonder what game it is? something Stern is currently making?
If you don't like the price, speak up with your dollar and take it elsewhere, if its a current game there will be many other vendors that will get it to you for a lower price.
I am looking for a Star Trek Pro. As someone else pointed out, I am hoping to get it by Christmas. Other vendors wouldn't be able to ship until after the new year.
Quoted from DefaultGen:So just checking here, did the vendor who wanted $700 "more" ask for $5500 on a game with an MSRP of $5995?
I just want to see how bad the mark "up" is.
The mark up is $700 higher than most vendors are selling the same title for.
Quoted from Gatecrasher:. . . if you can afford to give away brand-new pinball machines as Christmas presents then you can afford the markup. You're either rich or blow way too much money on Christmas presents.
Pinball machines aren't the only thing that are marked up right before Christmas due to high demand. Remember the "Tickle Me Elmo"?
@$@?! When did I say I was giving it away as a Christmas gift? I want it for Christmas to share with friends on Christmas day.
Also when Tickle Me Elmos, Furbies or what ever toy were in demand, WalMart did not mark them up. They sold at their normal selling price. In fact, sometimes they were on sale!
I agree with those of you who said they can charge what they want, and normally I would say your right. But make that your all year long price, not on demand price.
I also agree there isn't a ton of profit margin on merchandise. I couldn't speak for Stern, but years ago I was a department manager at a store so we has cost sheets. An item such as a Nintendo that sold for $199, had a $6-$10 markup. That was it.
I'm not saying the vendor I called doesn't deserve a profit, but not be greedy.
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