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Re: [News] Second-hand PlayStati*nix 3 Value Rises to $1,200, Motivated by Demand

On 2006-11-14, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted something concerning:
> __/ [ Oliver Wong ] on Tuesday 14 November 2006 16:33 \__
>
>> 
>> "Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:5494723.XAnouh6ofA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> "Used" PS3 Store Price Hits $1,200 In Japan
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>> | The original launch prices ballparked between 58,900 yen and 70,000
>>> | yen for the high end machine, while the cheaper version went forb
>>> | etween 49,000 yen and 55,000 yen. Reader Ryan reports that he saw
>>> | 60gig versions going for 110,000 yen (US $938), and the 20gig going
>>> | for twice its retail price. While Kotakuite Drew passes along this
>>> | photo he snapped on November 12th (a day after launch).
>>> `----
>> 
>> http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=212
>> 
>>     I'm planning on buying 4 PS3s this weekend and selling them on eBay.
>> I've hired some college students to wait in line for me.
>
> ...And there goes your credibility of the window. Somebody, bookmark this
> message. I'm glad that you don't advocate Linux (you troll a newsgroup
> instead). What you do is not only unethical and marginally-illegal, but it's
> also selfish... just like proprietary software vendors who lock everybody
> else out to increase benefit to selves. You elevate Sony's prices, rob
> people from the few available units, and collect the margins at the expense
> of PS enthusiasts who will be willing to pay this artificial price.

It sound in character to me.

> Something tell me you'll retract, but the lack of tongue in cheeking would
> imply that it's merely an act of self defense.

Retractions are easy when you're caught.

-- 
If Bill Gates had a penny for every time a Windows box
crashed....Oh, wait a minute, he already does.

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