High priced PS3 bundles puts buyers off
New internet website NotifyWire (they track online items to tell you when they are in stock to prevent you having to search for them; great if you’re looking for a new PS3) has said that some online retailers selling high-priced PS3 bundles with software and hardware which buyers may not necessarily want are finding themselves having a surplus of consoles. Nobody likes to pay over the odds for something which you don’t want, even for something as prestigious as a PS3.
Ian Drake, president of NotifyWire said “I think we’re already at the point where people won’t pay a premium for the console or be forced into buying bundles.” Auction site eBay has profited by the release of next generation consoles this year, with the Wii and PS3 selling for double or triple their retail prices as we speak, much like the Xbox 360 did last year; but Drake seems to think that people are becoming tired of buying from eBay, losing confidence in a marketplace where consoles sell for such a large price.
“I think people are tired of being gouged on eBay, and services like NotifyWire.com are making it easier for the everyday person to buy the PlayStation 3 online from a retailer they know and trust,” he said.
So which do you pick – a US$ 1000 PS3 console from eBay or a US$ 1000 bundle (seven PS3 games, an extra SIXAXIS controller and a 2GB memory stick) from some trusted retailers? The PS3 is in high demand and if you want one really badly you should grab one whilst you can, there’s nothing wrong with shopping around larger retailers for large bundles which may still be in stock due to their extensive price tag. If you aren’t successful in getting a one dollar PS3 and have US$ 1000 to spend then it’s worth considering.
Via GamesIndustry
New internet website NotifyWire (they track online items to tell you when they are in stock to prevent you having to search for them; great if you’re looking for a new PS3) has said that some online retailers selling high-priced PS3 bundles with software and hardware which buyers may not necessarily want are finding themselves having a surplus of consoles. Nobody likes to pay over the odds for something which you don’t want, even for something as prestigious as a PS3.
Ian Drake, president of NotifyWire said “I think we’re already at the point where people won’t pay a premium for the console or be forced into buying bundles.” Auction site eBay has profited by the release of next generation consoles this year, with the Wii and PS3 selling for double or triple their retail prices as we speak, much like the Xbox 360 did last year; but Drake seems to think that people are becoming tired of buying from eBay, losing confidence in a marketplace where consoles sell for such a large price.
“I think people are tired of being gouged on eBay, and services like NotifyWire.com are making it easier for the everyday person to buy the PlayStation 3 online from a retailer they know and trust,” he said.
So which do you pick – a US$ 1000 PS3 console from eBay or a US$ 1000 bundle (seven PS3 games, an extra SIXAXIS controller and a 2GB memory stick) from some trusted retailers? The PS3 is in high demand and if you want one really badly you should grab one whilst you can, there’s nothing wrong with shopping around larger retailers for large bundles which may still be in stock due to their extensive price tag. If you aren’t successful in getting a one dollar PS3 and have US$ 1000 to spend then it’s worth considering.
Via GamesIndustry