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| quote: | Originally posted by evil_cookie
read that over a couple times and see if still makes sense to you.
I was going to write a well-written reply, but on second thought - I'll leave you with one word, in hopes it'll help you realize just how terribly wrong and irrelevant this 'supporting statement' is, to
this discussion.
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I know what point you're trying to make. The markup of all other merchandise that is being sold at consumer outlets is done at such a way to support the production of further raw materials, the harvesting of such materials, refinery, production of goods, transportation, and all that other crap that you have so nicely summed up as the "economy", that keeps these various fields of exercise functioning.
However, there is a further markup that goes well beyond the costs associated with production. This is, in fact, the only way anyone will ever make a profit, and thus will provide a reason to actually stay in business. This markup varies from industry to industry, and is an inside fact. Its just how it works. Plain and simple. It is this markup that I was refering to. If you're unable to see beyond the bare concept of 'economy' maybe I should have explained that point, so I'm sorry for that. It is fully relevant to this discussion as the underlying idea behind it is the profit gained, through lawful means, from ripping other 'idiots' off, as has been stated so often in this thread, but because one is being done through 'legitimate' retailers, and the other is being done through personal means, somehow you've disassociated the two.
raveed, I'm glad you took the time to reply, and now I understand your position a little better, and I apologise for some of the ruder comments I made.
I can completely agree with most points you have stated regarding business practices, but I think you've applied a concept that really does not apply within this context. Plain and simple, you assume that everyone on ebay is out to build an enterprise, and gather consumer trust and loyalty, which is just not the case. Lets face it, most power sellers on ebay are not individuals that will be reporting to the Better Business Bureau. I see eBay as more of a flea market, where there are millions of single users peddling their goods, and helping others to peddle theirs, by buying.
A few take advantage of the system to set up some kind of legitimate business with few overhead costs, since they don't have to employ as many people, have other websites, have warehouses etc. But for the most part, it is a system where anyone can have access to sell, and buy, junk.
Lisa...I dunno. I just kind of get offended when you call ppl losers and fucking idiots based on their personal preferences. Granted, I drove by a Best Buy with my gf last night, and she stated the same comments and threw the like my way as well 
I can agree on the point that maybe its getting far too much attention, too many people are talking about it, and this thread is just such an example. But this is exactly why its getting so much attention, because people are carrying it too far. Look at the comments that are being thrown about simply because a few ppl decided to line up and buy something, or pay a little more to get it. Truthfully, some guy somewhere spending 3000 on a system does not really make a shit of a difference to ANYONE in this world, and has very little to do in the grand scheme of things. Yet everyone sees it upon themselves to ridicule these people...for what purpose?
Ok, the guy postponing his marriage, or taking two weeks off work...excessive definitely....but still....its just a game system, and its just a matter of someone else's personal preference. It stands to be said that most of the people in this community, the things we do, the music we enjoy, and the venues we go to...the vast populace of society can easily say that they regard us as druggies and losers...
Just as they all seem to be misinformed about our 'culture' maybe we're all misinformed about the culture of the video gamer.
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