all I can say it happens every time supply and demand low supply and high demand .
the only way anything stops if people actually got smart and didn't rush to buy on impulse.

If people didn't buy them these people would stop doing it but chances of that happening is slim but this is how all cards are when they first release. I know im going have trouble getting my hands on 1070 asus strix but i can hold off not playing anything on pc at the moment won't be for a good bit.
 

They aren't getting bad reviews because of the scalpers, they are getting bad reviews because the people posting reviews are clueless idiots. Reviews on the product page are FOR THE PRODUCT. Not the sellers. Sellers have their own separate ratings.

it does happen every time why I am waiting a little bit before buying till new wears off I could care less if I have it 1st or not!

evilmustang66
all I can say it happens every time supply and demand low supply and high demand .
the only way anything stops if people actually got smart and didn't rush to buy on impulse.

Bingo!
 
 

Seems like an artificial way of slowing down sales for the scalpers. People have come to instinctively feel certain things when they see the 5 star rating system, and if they see that low rating, along with a higher price, they might just skip buying anything altogether.
 
Although I can't say I agree with this particular form of protest, it is probably having the effect that they desire, which is hurting sales for the scalpers. Unfortunately it also hurts the overall reputation of the product.

I had a feeling this was going to happen, so I decided to wait for cards to sell at MSRP/normal price range before buying.. I'm  pretty sure a month or so from they'll be readily available. 

stalinx20
This is why you do not buy a new video card at the beginning. wait at least 6 months.

In 6 months you'll be able to get a great deal on a used one from someone upgrading to the next generation card... probably 

I think its largely Nvidias fault.
First, I think some people still think that the "Founder Edition" is somehow better. Also I think Nvidia pushed to get the first batch out ASAP before AMD release their new technology, FE are probably pre-production samples.

This type of 'price gouging' happens every year upon release of new video cards. The simple solution is simply not to buy from these kinds of vendors. 

stalinx20

nikoliy
I think its largely Nvidias fault.
First, I think some people still think that the "Founder Edition" is somehow better. Also I think Nvidia pushed to get the first batch out ASAP before AMD release their new technology, FE are probably pre-production samples.

Blame them all you want, but it's just like a black Friday sale. Only it's not a 'black friday' sale, it's the fact people are in so high demand to actually cough the money for a brand new card. YOu want it badly enough? Ok, here you go. Pay for it. Honestly I blame the customers mostly, not Nvidia.
Congrats, though, you got yourself a "founder's edition" card. lol

Screw that, I ordered the GTX 1080 SC for 50 bucks less.
 
If Nvidia waited till they had a full production going the scalping wouldn't be so obvious..

Violence.

stalinx20
This is why you do not buy a new video card at the beginning. wait at least 6 months.

 
bingo

I'm also waiting for this generation...I did for the 900s and it worked fine...This will too.
 
I'm not paying 1k dollars for it...stupidity to do so, imo.
 

willem445
Yes you can. 
 
"Price gouging is a pejorative term referring to when a seller spikes the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair, and is considered exploitative, potentially to an unethical extent."

No, you can't. "The term is similar to profiteering but can be distinguished by being short-term and localized, and by a restriction to essentials such as food, clothing, shelter, medicine and equipment needed to preserve life, limb and property." It's amusing how you didn't even bother to read the article that you decided to quote.

jcH09

willem445
Yes you can. 
 
"Price gouging is a pejorative term referring to when a seller spikes the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair, and is considered exploitative, potentially to an unethical extent."

No, you can't. "The term is similar to profiteering but can be distinguished by being short-term and localized, and by a restriction to essentials such as food, clothing, shelter, medicine and equipment needed to preserve life, limb and property." It's amusing how you didn't even bother to read the article that you decided to quote.

 
Apparently the term is very loosely defined.

Noun    1.    price gouging - pricing above the market price when no alternative retailer is available
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/price+gouging
 
The practice of raising prices on certain types of goods and services to an unfair level, especially during a state of emergency.
http://legaldictionary.net/price-gouging/
 
The act of retailers increasing prices when no alternative is available. For instance, many spectators believe that oil retailers participate in price gouging.
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/price-gouging.html
 
Price gouging is loosely defined as charging a price that is higher than normal or fair, usually in times of natural disaster or other crisis.
http://economics.about.com/od/changes-in-equilibrium/ss/The-Economics-Of-Price-Gouging.htm#step1
 
You can price gouge anything in the sense that you are selling something for an unfair price due to demand increases and unavailability. It is more strongly defined during states of emergency although, legally at least I believe.
 
That being said, I believe the GTX 1080 is essential to life and thus, regardless of definition, this is price gouging.

 
   

 

willem445
 
I believe the GTX 1080 is essential to life
  

 
Almost blew the food I was eating out my nose, cheers