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To hate people who buy things cheap, purely to sell them on for a massive profit.

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Soubriquet · 10/11/2021 18:33

I’m talking mainly toys, but there are people in all the realms who do it

I feel sorry for the parents who are so desperate to get that toy their child really wants, that they feel like they have to pay double or even triple the price because someone decided to buy 10 of them so they can sell them on.

I know no one has to buy them at that price but it isn’t fair really.

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Branleuse · 10/11/2021 18:35

isnt this the very basis of a capitalist society? The shops are doing the exact same thing in the first place

Fordian · 10/11/2021 18:35

Life isn't. You've pretty much summed up how capitalism works.

ufucoffee · 10/11/2021 18:36

I know someone who did this. He wasn't hard up, didn't need the money. He was just greedy.

Fordian · 10/11/2021 18:37

The 'trick' is to disengage with the mad 'need' for your child to have that 'desperately desired 'must have''.

That's what drives this stuff.

19lottie82 · 10/11/2021 18:37

It’s basic supply and demand. You’re right…… nobody HAS to buy them.

SirensofTitan · 10/11/2021 18:38

More fool the parents who are willing to pay stupid price for something that most times will be a fad

Better to explain to your children that. Isnt always possible to get every toy

RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime · 10/11/2021 18:38

It’s not basic supply and demand, it’s deliberately creating a lack of supply in order to drive up the price. It’s dishonest and immoral.

daimbarsatemydogsbone · 10/11/2021 18:39

@RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime

It’s not basic supply and demand, it’s deliberately creating a lack of supply in order to drive up the price. It’s dishonest and immoral.
How is it dishonest exactly?
Fordian · 10/11/2021 18:40

@RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime

It’s not basic supply and demand, it’s deliberately creating a lack of supply in order to drive up the price. It’s dishonest and immoral.

.... which is pretty much how capitalism works.

Why do you think gas prices have gone through the roof? Russia turned down the taps.

The sooner we get our heads around the reality of the system we keep voting in, the better.

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Soubriquet · 10/11/2021 18:51

I keep seeing parents really wanting that cocomelon doll (so glad my two are older). It’s supposedly retails at £29.99. People are snapping them up and putting them on eBay for £70+. Personally I think l this is incredibly selfish especially towards low income families who can’t spend that much.

It’s awful

At the moment, Sainsbury’s are doing their annual toy sale. Some of their toys are bought and stuck straight on to ebay at more than what the retail price is. Most of the toys there are half price when bought so they are selling them for triple the price

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mayblossominapril · 10/11/2021 18:56

I think you have to be organised and buy children’s Christmas presents early enough to avoid the resellers and if you can’t get something just say it’s unavailable or the elves couldn’t make it. If they really want it suggest it for a birthday later in the year

Goldentimes · 10/11/2021 18:59

You do know that happens the world over? This is exactly what happens when you buy bread, coffee, fuel, alcohol, clothes, furniture, paint, garden ornaments ..... Basically that's how the world turns. Someone buys something at x price, someone buys it and sells it on at a higher price.

It even has a name ....Capitalism and you're part of it

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 10/11/2021 19:01

I once knew a very vulnerable woman who was unable to keep her child.

The child had a large toy that the mother wanted to go to a good home even though this woman was very sad to part with it and was down on her luck.

She gave it to someone who claimed it was for a Grandchild.

The woman then sold it for £££

Money the vulnerable woman (multiple disabilities) could really have benefitted from if she had had help to sell it.

I know its not quite what you mean, but its the most lowlife Facebook profiteering I've ever seen.

SilverDragonfly1 · 10/11/2021 19:05

@RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime

It’s not basic supply and demand, it’s deliberately creating a lack of supply in order to drive up the price. It’s dishonest and immoral.
Agreed.

You don't want 'thing', but you still grab it off the shelves so that people who do want it have to give you a huge sum of money. It shows a complete lack of regard for anyone but yourself. In fact, it shows downright contempt for anyone less wealthy or lucky than you. As for 'that's capitalism'- yes, the world is really flourishing under that particular regime.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 10/11/2021 19:08

@RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime

It’s not basic supply and demand, it’s deliberately creating a lack of supply in order to drive up the price. It’s dishonest and immoral.
This actually happened really recently with a specific limited edition shoeline made by Nike for people with disabilities, they sold out majorly quickly only to appear at a massive markup in on EBay.
Talkwhilstyouwalk · 10/11/2021 19:12

I think it's fair enough even though I only buy second hand toys when they are very cheap. Some people just really need to make a big of cash.....

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Soubriquet · 10/11/2021 19:15

@Talkwhilstyouwalk

I think it's fair enough even though I only buy second hand toys when they are very cheap. Some people just really need to make a big of cash.....
Yet most people who do this don’t really need the cash. I mean, if they can afford to spend £150 buying up toys to then sell them on, they can’t exactly be broke
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Drywhitefruitycidergin · 10/11/2021 19:15

It's like ticket touting which I loathe beyond belief.....

meganorks · 10/11/2021 19:16

Yes, absolutely agree. But also, this is capitalism.

I just like to think that there are also plenty of 'losers' in this scenario who end up with a shed full of last years 'must have' that no one now wants

Luredbyapomegranate · 10/11/2021 19:56

This is part of capitalism.

Get upset about the developers who sit on land to drive prices up, if you want to get upset about creating demand.

CaptainMyCaptain · 10/11/2021 19:59

@Branleuse

isnt this the very basis of a capitalist society? The shops are doing the exact same thing in the first place
I was going to say exactly that.
Hoppinggreen · 10/11/2021 20:03

We are talking about toys rather than vital life saving supplies
Little Jimmy will survive not getting the latest toy - I have 2DC and Christmas has never been ruined by them not get a particular item.
It’s the fault of the parents who don’t properly manage expectations and who pay over the odds rather than say “no” to their child.

Welshiefluff · 10/11/2021 20:05

You could pretty much add any company who sells designer clothes into this bracket.

As long as this is not being done with essential products then it is all fair game.

Theunamedcat · 10/11/2021 20:11

Kevin the carrot every flipping year I went in several years in a row bought two packs one for me one for my friend every year I was accused of proffering by other customers who were also buying the damm things seriously im so glad they have grown out of it

lazylinguist · 10/11/2021 21:17

The 'trick' is to disengage with the mad 'need' for your child to have that 'desperately desired 'must have''.

^This. My dc have wanted a PS5 since they first came out. So what did I do when you couldn't get one except at an extortionate price from people selling them on? I bought them something else for Christmas. It's not difficult. We still don't have one. We'll get one eventually, but it really isn't a matterof life and death.

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