# Thought the PS3 wouldn't sell on eBay?

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**Created:** [November 5, 2006, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-the-ps3-wouldnt-sell-on-ebay/19743 "2006-11-05T12:47:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 17, 2006, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thought-the-ps3-wouldnt-sell-on-ebay/19743/36 "2006-11-17T09:09:29Z")

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> [@mav7](#):
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> Why can’t stores raise the price on such preorders to reflect “market value”. If people are willing to pay over $2,000 for the thing, why not add a +$500 market value correction? Is it legal? It would be no different than car dealerships selling cars over MSRP…

Because of the free publicity. Market value vs. free advertizing take your pick. It the units had an MSRP of $2,000 they would not sell as well. Mom and Dad are not going to shell out that much cash for them!!! The $600.00 support price for the system is still high. JUST WAIT FOR THE 2ND OFFERING IF YOU MISSED THIS ONE! Besides the units will depreciate faster than used Yugo in 3 years.

KK

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