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by ApolloFortyNine 1708 days ago
Scalpers exist when a company chooses to ignore the supply demand curve. The value of a Ps5 is much above the asking price, which is easily seen in the price scalpers are asking. This is similar to video cards as well right now, or tickets to many sporting events.

Scalpers essentially make it always possible for a customer to buy a product if they want it enough ($$$). Otherwise, it's more of a lottery system, if the product is not priced well enough.