Quoted from Obed_Marsh:It's funny that don't see a whole lot of excuses if other scalper markets. Video game consoles and limited edition versions of video games can be pretty hot at times.
The ps5 and xbox series x have been a scalper feeding frenzy for the better part of a year now, and while it's cooled down somewhat, no signs of it resolving any time soon.
One distinction though is those scalpers just list the item, no extra fuss or stories. Maybe the forum/community aspect of Pinside gives some people pressure that they have to make up something to try to make it look like a "legit" scalp
I think that's because flippers are doing this off the backs of distributors who are a big part of the pinball community. If people were buying these off of Amazon or Best Buy and flipping them I don't think people would care as much. I'm friends with several distributors and feel like I would be taking advantage of them if I profited off of the work and support that they offer.
Tatamy, PA
