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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope they go broke waiting for people who never intend to buy this thing

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

That would be mine, but I am afraid that all stock will be snatched even at inflated prices

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago

This is also a nice, healthy reminder to never purchase from scalpers.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Stores should sell dummy cards for the first few days and only offer refunds to those who only bought one.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

I feel like that breaks at least a few laws lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Wouldn’t a simple one per credit card number be sufficient to stop scalpers?