I don't really agree with your opinion Gwot. For example books are things people tend to use once then sell. What's the difference to buying a book and selling it? there would be an uproar if publishers demanded restrictions on reselling books, but the author/publisher don't see any more money after that first sale. The…
The problem I, and I think many people have, is not the idea of trading/selling, it is the ridiculous profit stores like GameStop make on them. The idea of selling a game and buying a used game at a fair price I don't have any objection to. I do have an objection to selling a game for $20 or $30 and then it being sold for…
I haven't read all the posts, so maybe this was mentioned beforehand. The only reason that this is a problem with video games is that the 2nd-hand market is so readily available to the consumer. It is the only form of entertainment that I can think of that has the retail stores (Gamestop) actively trying to sell you used…
Richard: The infrastructure for online distribution is already being put into place with consoles. I wouldn't be surprised if within the next generation or two of console hardware you'll even see a dvd or blu-ray drive as part of the system. Purchasing content on any physical media is on its way out. My biggest worry with…
That is because you play on your PC yeah? I play on my consoles much more then on my PC for a couple of reasons, I never had a PC that would handle any of the games I wanted to play, and I am a big console enjoy-er! I have Oblivion for my PC and 360, I enjoy it on my 360 more even though it looks better on my PC... second…
I knew this would become an interesting (and so far civil) conversation on here. I agree with the outrage at what retailers do, but that stems from me being a player. I feel personally ripped off, but I don't really see the issue for developers. Sure it can be annoying if a secondhand game goes for less than a new one, but…
This is actually an important point. It's true that without stores like GameStop, secondhand sales would naturally continue. The difference is that those sales wouldn't be formalized through a middle man that takes a significant cut. And ultimately, is that really a bad thing? Anyone wanting to get in on the second-hand…
Very interesting post, lots of different points I've read to get me thinking. :) It actually has come to my attention recently, as I just hadn't thought about it before and was a clueless consumer, that I really am not supporting developers by buying used games. As such, I will try to buy mostly new games now, especially…
couple of things come to mind regarding some of the arguments put forth that a consumer (or worse, a game [re]selling boutique) is entitled to re-sell (or gift, or trash, etc.) their purchased game as they see fit ... as folks who predominantly have first-hand knowledge about what it takes (in time, expenses, and…
My point about books was just that they are both "experiences." Once you've read it, you've gotten your money's worth and it's quite common for people to loan, give, or even re-sell them. Not too many people get bent out of shape about that. There is the physical quality and value of the book to consider, but essentially…