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    At the walmart here right now it's 40 degrees, raining and it's going to turn to snow, and there are people standing in line for the new PS3. It don't come out until Friday! People are crazy!
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    Plus it is rort... the PS3 isn't worth getting IMO.


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    I never buy first generation sony products. They suck. I'll give it six months for the bugs to get worked out.

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    It's about the demand. So most people are in line...I believe to sell!

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    Yeah, its to resell them. They cost what $300?? And they are reselling to the Xmas market for $2200.

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    There is supposed to be a heating problem with the ps3 like it happened with the new XBOX 360 that came out, I will wait like Madcap said.
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    I still don't get this shit.... I don't think I'd ever wait in line for 8 days for something like that. <G> I think SuperMaruchi, is onto something. Supply will initially be so scarce, that some nutters are willing to pay above retail.
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    Oh yes!!! My girl's sorry ex has turned out to be good for something afterall...

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    Quote Originally Posted by big_daddy
    At the walmart here right now it's 40 degrees, raining and it's going to turn to snow, and there are people standing in line for the new PS3. It don't come out until Friday! People are crazy!
    LOL, the ones here in Vegas get to at least wait indoors!

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    We know a couple dudes who are doing the wait in line thing. They're going to resell them on Ebay. It's amazing the profit they make that way. Guess it makes the waiting in line worthwhile.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Zabrina
    Yeah, its to resell them. They cost what $300?? And they are reselling to the Xmas market for $2200.
    Depending on which "package", its either $500 or $600. I'm a video game junkie, but I'm not stupid enough to buy a system at $600 or more unless its a desktop/laptop computer.

    Highest I've seen the pre-orders alone for on eBay is $3500.

    What some people won't do to make a buck.

    Wonder how many of them are in line waiting for the Wii as well?
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    My little brother plans on buying one, and it would make a nice christmas present. I think I'll just get him a best buy gift certificate for it though, paying more than what it's worth is absolutely nuts. Plus I think he'll appreciate a 600 dollar best buy gift certificate more.
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    I would love to be one of those people camping out in front of Best Buy, lol. All huddled together and shivering, just waiting to get my hands on a PS3. I know better than to buy any console when it first comes out though. I don't mind waiting a while if I can get a system with no (or only a few minor) problems. Someday I'll get one.

    I can't believe the people who buy on ebay though...just wait for it! Thousands of dollars just because you can't be patient and buy one when there are more of them.

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    Not me! Forget $600 for a Playstation.

    I'll stick to the Xbox 360 and Halo 3.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Madcap
    I never buy first generation sony products. They suck. I'll give it six months for the bugs to get worked out.
    Yup my hubby is doing the same thing he will buy one in the spring he did the same thing with his xbox 360.

    Btw they have the $300/400 version and then the $600. My friend has 6 of them on order under different names he will be selling 5 of em on Ebay for a profit... greedy cunt.


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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ Machismo
    Depending on which "package", its either $500 or $600. I'm a video game junkie, but I'm not stupid enough to buy a system at $600 or more unless its a desktop/laptop computer.

    Highest I've seen the pre-orders alone for on eBay is $3500.

    What some people won't do to make a buck.

    Wonder how many of them are in line waiting for the Wii as well?
    Yeah I just heard the right price of $600! Sheesh! I actually know some people who are sitting out at walmart to buy as many of these as they can. Can't blame them, and I don't doubt that they'll be able to get $2000, or even $3000 for these! Not too bad of an investment really!

    Like past holidays with shortages of Xmas gifts like the tickle me elmo, cabbage patch kids, and furbys, some people are going to make a shitload of money on these. There are spoiled brats in every suburb who won't be happy unless they get this gift, and crazy parents who will shell out that much money to satisfy those brats!

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    Wow! Check out these ebay prices!


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    Wow! Not only the prices, but the huge number of bids each one of them is getting. Damn. Maybe I should have camped to get one...I could make a nice chunk of change.

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    Our walmart is not a 24 hour walmart so they are camping outside......STILL LOL. I was told that ebay will only let you sell one per account...ever. I don't know how they can do this but it's what I heard. Our store is getting 2 big ones and 2 small ones, it is funny about the guys camping, I have someone on the inside tring to get me one before they open, I have my fingers crossed. I'm looking to sell mine also on ebay.
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    I just wish ebay had come competition. Their rules are getting to be too much.

    There were about 18 campers at best buy here, and another 10 or so at circuit city, not sure what the other stores are like. Rumor has it each best buy is getting 25 units. I loved it when a game show was interviewing campers and they all said they were going to sell it.
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    Just checked ebay, 3000-3500, with 35 bids or so each. LOL A few were listed at 10,000. A few have been removed.


    I don't get it you get someone to pay 3000+ for something that retails 600 and you still nick them for the shipping.... lol just business I guess.
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