Why is GAF treating Pachters Wii U prediction like its real sales data?

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Zones said:

Soleron said:

Pachter's numbers ARE based on sampling of retail stores. They're too close to be just a guess.

So basically they do what VGC does. If you disagree with this you have to disagree that VGC is meaningful as well.

Thing is, nobody seems to be making a big deal out of VGC's numbers, but somehow many people are making a big fuss over Pachter's.

Then again, humans are naturally more attracted to bad news, so I guess nothing surprising here.

They cant make a big deal of VGC's numbers, cause that will get them banned immediately. 

Most of GAF'ers most likely think VGC has a better prediction than Pachter, but they're not allowed to say it. Another reason for making a big fuss over Pachters prediction is the very idea that his numbers might be right cause if, and i say if, they are then it would mean the WiiU could end up down YOY - and in business terms it would mean that they would have no choice but to discontinue it.

I, however, can't believe those Pachter numbers. They just sound flat out impossible.