| Mark2008 said: Wrong, high prices don't create demand. Scalpers are an issue, but in the end a side issue. The demand and the supply aren't controlled by them. |
In the U.S., scalpers don't control supply - but they affect demand. What do you think happens? Folks buy the Wii and think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Their friends want one. The scalper buy up as many as they can - offer to sell them for 2X. Folks want to buy lil Jimmy and Suzy a Wii but can't find one - trust me, there's still a huge drought - because scalpers have bought them all. Jimmy and Suzy still want a Wii and folks break down and buy one. And the only way it will stop is with the raincheck program at Gamestop. That will just ease the pain, overall. Folks will still want the Wii and the scalpers will still keep getting paid. Yes, there is a customer demand for it, but scalpers are really making out like bandits in this situation.
