so i just heard that some people are trying to sell their steam machine reservations on ebay, and i'm not sure if i should be laughing or facepalming. basically, valve set up a system where you can reserve a spot to buy a steam machine, and then they email you to let you know you're in the queue. it's a pretty cool way to prevent scalpers from ruining the launch, but apparently some people are trying to sell their spots in line for a hefty markup.



i mean, i get that some people might be desperate to get their hands on a steam machine, but paying over a thousand bucks for a device that's not even guaranteed to ship anytime soon? that's just crazy talk. and the prices that some of these sellers are asking for are just ridiculous - we're talking hundreds of dollars over the official price. i've seen listings for the 512gb model with a controller for over 2,000 dollars, which is just insane.



it's not all bad, though. from what i've heard, valve's queue system is actually working pretty well, and most of the listings on ebay are from people who are just trying to make a quick buck. it's not like there are thousands of listings or anything, so it's not a huge problem. and hey, if you're really desperate to get a steam machine, you can always try to find a listing that's not too overpriced. just be aware that you might not get the device for a while, since the steam machines don't start shipping until july.



i'm actually kind of curious to see how this all plays out. will people keep trying to sell their reservations, or will they realize that it's not worth the hassle? and what about the people who are buying theseRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

What do you think about this?