I did the same thing to buy a SNES when I was 12. I've also lived homeless with my parents and worked a full-time job to put myself through college so my kids never have to grow up like I did. I know poor and going without. I know stomach pains from not eating for a couple days. You won't guilt trip me for the poor. They have every opportunity to succeed in this nation (US). 

Those kids can do it. It has nothing to do with resellers. Its called perseverance and patience. The only ones paying extra are the crazies who are either lazy, impatient, or spoil their kids. In the end they wouldn't pay the price if they didn't think it was worth it. Its not ripping off anyone or really keeping anyone from buying one in the long run.

My Ebay is going to some kid who will enjoy it just as much as the penny saver. Its not his fault his daddy got a good education and is willing to spend $700 on the one item he really wants.

Its also not my children's fault I am a competent parent and know how to pre-order an item that will obviously be hard to find this holiday.

define "here". Only place in US still taking pre-orders is Walmart's forced bundle but their shipping date is 12/31... so who knows what they are up to.

As long as I sell it for my full cost, I am happy. But I'm willing to take the bet I will sell it for a lot more just like everyone selling EVERY previous console on its launch Xmas.

I think we should think of it this way it is a service since the lil ones with the money generally are the most bratty so them ending up with the way over priced consoles ensure the most vocally annoying ones about not having the console are happy while the patient ones just wait longer. Overall, I see a net lessening of annoyance. Although there's always the next thing a lil brat would want.

Here as in Australia.

So I don't think there is too much profit to be made.

Also spare Wii U remotes have been listed for $199 (estimate), whether they are released ehre at launch is another question entirely lol.

You have clearly rationalised your choices so any further discussion is moot. I sincerly wish your children a happy Christmas.

Personally,

I don't hate Nintendo..

I just have no reason to buy Nintendo products and haven't since Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Nintendo, for all intent and purpose, is designed for Kids and Family in mind, and I, being a hardcore gamer am not interested in Nintendo anymore....especially when the alternatives are generally better.

And with the Wii U, Nintendo has zero know how when it comes to internet services and features, and the Wii U is underpowered and has only a fraction of the support.

Nintendo is not for me.....it's more for my little nephew....and even he likes XBOX 360 better these days.

Just sayin.

i think its a good idea to boost console sales, it would bring some extra cash for the big 3

Persistantthug
"Nintendo, for all intent and purpose, is designed for Kids and Family in mind, and I, being a hardcore gamer am not interested in Nintendo anymore...."

puffff.........i really could start an argument about how this fallacy is getting soooo old and annoying to read over and over again from supposedly mature gamers............but im not going to do it, im going to play some Mario tennis instead,,,,good day sir