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Steam Machine Scalpers Flip Preorders for $3,000 on eBay
Scalpers are listing Steam Machine preorder reservations on eBay for up to $3,000, more than double the $1,499 MSRP of the 2TB model. Some listings ask 140% to 167% above Valve's official price, exploiting limited supply and high demand. The practice mirrors previous console scalping waves, frustrating gamers seeking the device at retail.
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Scalping preorder reservations, not even physical units, shows how far resellers will go to exploit hype—Valve's allocation strategy may need a rethink.
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Steam Machine scalping hits $3,000 on eBay as sellers list preorder reservations — scalpers already flipping queues for 2X the MSRP of the 2TB model →
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