src on 10 December 2020
I think this thread is a great example of edge variables show loose correlation to actual sales data. Think of how one can analyse google search results for loss of taste to loosely see the growth of COVID 19, or satellite images of ports to get an idea of economic growth/decline.
Interesting edge variable: Scalper sales to see demand of PS5 vs XB
| Console Graph | MSRP | Total Sold | Median Price | Past Week Median Price | Casual Scalper Break Even | Sophisticated Scalper Break Even | Scalper/eBay Profits | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 Digital | $399 | 7322 | $937 | $1025 | $516 | $406 | $4,294,061 | $7,215,539 |
| PS5 Disc | $499 | 25642 | $1021 | $1101 | $642 | $507 | $14,742,432 | $27,537,790 |
| Console Graph | MSRP | Total Sold | Median Price | Past Week Median Price | Casual Scalper Break Even | Sophisticated Scalper Break Even | Scalper/eBay Profits | Total Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series S | $299 | 6863 | $469 | $500 | $385 | $304 | $1,481,654 | $3,533,691 |
| Xbox Series X | $499 | 22932 | $865 | $895 | $639 | $507 | $8,609,715 | $20,052,783 |
PS5 total units are 10% higher in the scalper market. Make's sense as both consoles are sold out in US for instance.
PS5 markup is $1101 while XSX is $895. 20% higher markup for PS5. Lower end SKUs, PS5DE has a 100% higher markup than XSS.
Last edited by src - on 10 December 2020
