Quoted from LTG:I pointed out he is a Stern Dealer. Not a distributor. Official or otherwise. And before anyone asks, I don't know what the exact difference is.
I have no idea on that one. Maybe ask Stern ?
He ordered the games, paid for them when they were announced. And for all I know are sitting on his dock. People have been getting their games.
As a Stern dealer. I don't think you can get anymore authorized than that.
LTG : )
I agree this person should (so far) be allowed to sell (no current rule against it). This is my last post tonight.
LTG, I'm sorry but it's clear you really have no idea how this person makes their living or apparently even what is meant by "dealer". It's just ridiculous IMO to support folks calling themselves "dealer" who have absolutely zero agreement with Stern (or whatever company they apparently represent in flipping games.)
I KNOW what Stern pricing is now. Unless Melissa at CoinTaker is lying (doubtful), every single official Stern retailer must sell their games at the exact same price. NO more dealing. Rock hard bottom price. Thus, I believe this person has zero direct affiliation with Stern and find it a bit ridiculous that you would so strongly support someone I strongly suspect you loosely know at best (even though I realize you are a long-time veteran in the industry and have done more than your own share to help others.)
The official retailers I have talked to regarding BM66 needed only a 2k down payment. Thus, A $400 profit (in this case) per machine (or 20%) is a pretty darn nice profit for a scalper.
I think it would be beneficial to all folks in this community and who care about pinball to have a rule on this site that nobody should be allowed to sell a pre-order for more than they paid from a legitimate retailer. You want to see if someone wants your spot in line for what you paid? Fine. You want to try and profit from it? NO.