Bioshock Infinite (Cook & Becker)

[blingaling]

Originally Posted by Maarten Brands

You're actually not the first one to buy two . I saw the edition no. in the Ebay sale so I knew which buyer this was.

No worries btw. You're free to do with your items and purchases what you like. And if buying and selling is your thing that is fine by us as well. It's the nature of the art market right? It's just that there is a big waiting list for Falling and we had to dissapoint a lot of people which made me type type a sad smiley (plus the fact that I liked the idea of everybody just holding on to our products .

For now there is no way for us to limit the no. of items during online purchase so any policy in this regard will be for the future anyway.

I understand the frustrations. As a retailer, I'm sure a strong aftermarket will do nothing but help sales, but having to turn fans down really has to suck. As a fan, paying reseller prices for stuff I missed is a real burn too.
Of course everyone wants to make money, and the buy 2 sell 1 instinct is very strong, especially for higher end products. Most of us need help affording these things, and reselling can really help that, which is why that temptation is so strong.
I think i put my scruples aside to do this though, and I don't like the way that made me feel.

[amb6883]

Originally Posted by blingaling

I have no interest in resale value, gloss all the way on my Falling. Were I a buyer on the resale market I would still think the coating (by the manufacturer) adds value. Not that mine is ever going anywhere. I'm also getting a large Patriot. I would have the big ones coated too, but the price is prohibitive. As it is, it's going to be a while before I can have them framed. I hate counting nickels but I'll be very interested in what others are paying for their framing when the time comes.

Yep.

[blingaling]

Originally Posted by amb6883

Yep.

I stand by that. I have no interest in what gloss does to the resale value because it's not going anywhere. Go be smug somewhere else please.

[amb6883]

You're a flipper, no need to feel bad or apologize for it.

[blingaling]

Originally Posted by amb6883

You're a flipper, no need to feel bad or apologize for it.

Haha! I guess I am apologizing. I don't want to do it anymore.
edit:
The issue here is that we received early access, and in this particular case that access was abused.
Primarily my apology is to Maarten and C&B.
When things go on sale to the public at large, there is no conflict because everyone who is paying attention has equal opportunity. This one was different (for me).

to amb6883: you're right, flippers gonna flip, it's whatever

[flatout]

Originally Posted by blingaling

Haha! I guess I am apologizing, I don't want to do it anymore.

It is one of those thing where if you don't do it there will always be people who do.

The big unanswerable question is where do you draw the line on such items and if you should buy extra and how many.


Funny thing is i bet everyone on this forum have done it (or still do), even the people who will chastise others have done it.


I have come to the conclusion there is always going to be someone mad at you whatever job you have. If your a mechanic people think you are screwing them over on parts and labor, if you are a lawyer... well no one likes or trust lawyers. Every business is cut throat in one respect or another... this is why in America about half our countries wealth is owned by the top 1%. And in most other countries it is about the same I am sure. In most situations morality and survival do not go hand and hand.

Imagine if insurance companies were overly generous and overly moral... or banks. They would all fail.


Just wanted to throw that out there. I am really just talking in general terms... no specific issue (like the one being talked about). I am sure i will be shot down by someone but reality is harsh, and "most" of us do the best we can.

[nipperkipper]

This is always debated and i agree with you flatout.

Maarten can we ask what is next in line from C&B. More bioshock or another franchise

P.s Flatout, have you settled on that as your new avatar? Seems to be changing a bit of late

[rasmusvn]

Originally Posted by nipperkipper

This is always debated and i agree with you flatout.

Maarten can we ask what is next in line from C&B. More bioshock or another franchise

P.s Flatout, have you settled on that as your new avatar? Seems to be changing a bit of late

Journey (as far as I'm aware).

[flatout]

Originally Posted by nipperkipper

This is always debated and i agree with you flatout.

Maarten can we ask what is next in line from C&B. More bioshock or another franchise

P.s Flatout, have you settled on that as your new avatar? Seems to be changing a bit of late

Yeah I know... and thanks for that agree.

I guess I should not have help the argument go on... I just hate this debate so much.



Well the avatar might change again soon... I am working on something new. The sig picture is here to stay for awhile though... I like the Regent emblem.

[bazzaffc]

Originally Posted by nipperkipper

This is always debated and i agree with you flatout.

Maarten can we ask what is next in line from C&B. More bioshock or another franchise

P.s Flatout, have you settled on that as your new avatar? Seems to be changing a bit of late

Yes would be interested in what C&B have got lined up next!