Cobretti2 said:
I've seen Instagram channels where people whinge about these stores that there are no bargains but at the same time they have other videos where they found bargains in those stores and boast about flipping said items on eBay lol. Which such because genuine people that struggle financially can't get genuine bargains no more/ |
Usually I am not looking for a bargain at these stores, but rather something specific that can't be bought brand new.
I.E. Recently purchased a 4:3 aspect 1280x1024 LED LCD monitor for $5 AUD as it should be a good pairing with the old 3dfx voodoo 2 PC I have as CRT's don't exist in any form. (Although I might try and source a second Voodoo 2 for SLI.)
But, they are using predatory pricing so they lost me as a customer out of principle. Got to stand with my morals, I believe these stores are needed to support lower income families... And they have lost focus of that in my opinion.
| JackHandy said: The best way to beat them (as a consumer) is to get to know someone at a local store. Make friends with a manager, or employee. Then, when that thing is about to launch, they will likely give you a heads up etc. Failing that, you can always just pester a local store relentlessly until the person in charge gets so sick of you, they make sure you get what you want. Either way, you win. The scalper loses. The key though, is to avoid online shopping at all costs. |
Ironically this is how I got the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 on release day, the manager personally bought and set aside the consoles just for me.
I was loyal to the store, plus we all got to know each other on a first-name basis. - Also helps that I had to do a few legitimate rescues at the front of their store over the years which probably put me in good standing.
Even bought them all a round of coffee's a few times.
It's the small things that can make someones day.
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