PS3s final eBay price
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Nov 5th 2006 at 5:15PM }
After covering numerous pre-order events and talking with all those people selling their PS3 on eBay, it's time to ask the question: What do you think will be the average winning bid price?Even sister site Xbox360 Fanboy confessed they pre-ordered a PS3 to sell on eBay, for a hefty price -- at least they stayed fanboys and are keeping it real. Of course, eBay has a policy on pre-selling your pre-order and is attempting to cancel those auctions by
Will people get the $1000 - $2000 they are hoping for? Please, let's keep it civil in the comments, but when all is said and done, what's going to be the average winning bid for a PS3?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
joba78 @ Nov 5th 2006 5:22PM
Most def! The avrg price will be well over a $G! Possibly over $2G's with accessories and games. Its going to be wild!
Negativecool @ Nov 5th 2006 5:22PM
I feel bad for anyone that would pay $2000 for a PS3. There has got to be something wrong in their head. And by saying that, I believe the PS3 will open many wallets on Ebay for at least that amount.
Lex @ Nov 5th 2006 5:27PM
People are dumb so I will say least $1500 highest $3000.
James Sorensen @ Nov 5th 2006 5:29PM
will be at least 2g's prolly
TRUEST ONE @ Nov 5th 2006 5:32PM
I think it will be closer to $2,000. Think about it...premium ps3 = $600...then you factor in HD cables (not included), extra controller, and two games...damn near $1,000 already...then you factor in the hype and there you go...
tiremfej @ Nov 5th 2006 5:30PM
I say under a G, no way people are going to buy it for more. It's a videogame system for crying out loud!
refinedsugar @ Nov 5th 2006 6:31PM
Come on? Is this a real question? If the 360 fetched over $1000US while only worth $400US, you know the ps3's pricepoint on ebay is going to be even more extreme.
Yagami-Iori @ Nov 5th 2006 5:36PM
They will go over $2,000 on average, I'm betting. The guaranteed pre-order slips have been hitting $1500 on average. A solid unit in hands will change the willingness of people to bid on it completely.
ANDRE @ Nov 5th 2006 5:37PM
Its America ...dey lot of crazy ppl ....in fact ppl might even go as far as 3G's....who knows......i'd wait till prices drop to get it....no way i get it on eBay
shoop008 @ Nov 5th 2006 5:37PM
If I was a millionaire and didn't feel like waiting in line to get a preorder or attempt one on launch day I would pay a few grand for one. I wouldn't call someone stupid for spending a lot of cash if they can afford it.
_woLf @ Nov 5th 2006 5:48PM
I disagree with #5, people will pay that much for a video game system. Just look at other launches that had low stock (I'm looking at you, Microsoft)
I'm thinking most will be around $1,800 if not higher.
stupidgit @ Nov 5th 2006 5:39PM
eBay is wonderful.
I just sold a Wii for $660.
So I'm just gonna use that ratio and say "a f*ckload."
Drew @ Nov 5th 2006 5:41PM
I'd say $1500 for those truly desperate folks. If the system comes with games, I'd wager around $1800.
Big Earl @ Nov 5th 2006 5:45PM
The average is currently around 1500..But I can only see it hitting 3000$ for all those unfortunate middle class parents giving in to their spoiled kids' wishes.
Donald @ Nov 5th 2006 5:46PM
It'll be OVER NINE THOUSAND~!
ANDRE @ Nov 5th 2006 7:02PM
C'mon ....for a PS3....$1500....people have no patience to get it.......AND for da parents spoilin dey children.....rilly!....y get for $1500 when u can get for $600...damn people are desperate
Psaakyrn @ Nov 5th 2006 5:52PM
I would say $1000-$1500. And definately lower than $2000 irregardless. Any higher and I might as well buy a high-end computer, which has plenty of supply.
LDF @ Nov 5th 2006 5:50PM
"y get for $1500 when u can get for $600."
It's near impossible?
MrD @ Nov 5th 2006 6:05PM
It's sick to see people exploit gamers like this. I don't care which system(s) you support, crap like this shouldn't be tolerated.
Stephen @ Nov 5th 2006 5:52PM
My roommate sold his for $1330. Everything I've heard from people who do this kind of thing is that it's best to sell as soon as possible, because the prices keep getting lower and lower. I don't know about the PS3, though, since they're having so much trouble making them. I'm guessing the average will be around $1500.
farb @ Nov 5th 2006 10:50PM
If you take into consideration the POWER LEVEL of the ps3, it'll definitely be OVER 9000 like Donald said.
Bohemian Problem Drinker @ Nov 5th 2006 10:00PM
People with more money than brains.
JimJimBinks @ Nov 5th 2006 6:09PM
My guess is that Ebay will be flooded. The first hundred or so people who get their PS3's up there might get a decent price, but that's it.
It happened with the PSP. They weren't being sold for more than the retail on Ebay for the entire month after launch because there was so many of them on there.
guises @ Nov 5th 2006 6:00PM
I'm going to say not over $1000. Remember how well the PSP sold when it first came out. The PS3 will do a little better certainly, Sony has more mindshare among consoles and the extremely limited supply will drive up the price a bit, but I don't think that the demand is there for the PS3 like it is for the Wii.
Nate @ Nov 5th 2006 6:01PM
Guys the cell is not that fantastic, lets look at it. The 360 has 3 proccesorS which developers can use for what ever they like. The Cell in the ps3 is the equivilent of 9 processors however the developers can only use one of those cores/proccesor for the game all of the others are restricted to certain aspects of a game. That said the 360 = PS3 in power. I will be getting both anyway.
To answer the question: $2k
Goodbye Lik-Sang @ Nov 5th 2006 6:04PM
It's funny how some people think these are millionaires buying this stuff. I know two guys who are multi-millionaires and they are the cheapest bastards you've ever seen. It's the "lottery mentality" of easy cash that makes you think that rich people easily part with their gold....but the opposite is true.
They're rich because they don't like to part with it.
No the people who buy these units just like to think they're rich. Usually a single guy with a large disposable income or a spoiled child who gets everything he wants (from the dual income of Mom&Dad....or the alamony money from Dad).
Highest price on Ebay for a PS3? $2650
T @ Nov 5th 2006 6:04PM
Right now the AVERAGE for pre-sales on Ebay is between $1500 and $1600. Some have gone for as much as $2500. I have 3 to sell and I will be listing one before the 17th in case demand drops but I don't see that happening. I think the launch day average will be over $2000 easily. I would be disappointed if I didn't make a $1000 net profit on each console I sell.
hugbug @ Nov 5th 2006 6:07PM
i've heard from people in the line outside toys r us that they were going to hang onto the ps3 and wait until just before christmas before selling to catch desperate folk who can't get it anywhere else in time for xmas day. im sure the promise of an actual console and not just a piece of paper will increase the selling price beyond 2k.
rdj75 @ Nov 5th 2006 6:07PM
Its all about supply and demand and obviously the demand at launch will totally PWN the supply at that time. So I am going to go with $1500 to $2000 and if there are even less than the 400,000 units that sony is saying then it will even get higher. If these people are already paying $1500 to $2000 for pre-orders then I am sure the will be willing to pay a few hundred dollars more when its actually out. Hell I remember when the ps2 came out at $299, I knew a few people that paid right at a $1000 to get one with little or no extras at all.
rdj75 @ Nov 5th 2006 6:17PM
"24. It's sick to see people exploit gamers like this. I don't care which system(s) you support, crap like this shouldn't be tolerated."
You are absolutely right but no one is forcing anyone else to pay that price, these people know that they are paying $2000 for something thats obviously alot cheaper in the store(if you can find one). But this teaches us the meaning of value. You will only pay what you think its worth to you. If you think its worth $2000 then thats what its worth.
"18. I would say $1000-$1500. And definately lower than $2000 irregardless. Any higher and I might as well buy a high-end computer, which has plenty of supply."
Its just like when the (pos) PT Cruiser came out several years ago, people where easily paying 5k to 10k over sticker to get one. Of course at 10k more you can get a tahoe with really nice features(in which they were readily available) but thats not what people wanted.
Ryan @ Nov 5th 2006 6:20PM
People are really stupid if they anywhere near the amounts that are being thrown around here. I recently picked up a brand new factory sealed XBOX 360 Premium for $260 shipped thanks to Yahoo Auctions. That will get me through until the PS3's are plentiful. If I ever do decide to sell my 360, I'll probably be able to make a profit too :)
sonofnone @ Nov 5th 2006 6:23PM
I've gotta say $3,000. And before everyone starts calling me crazy - Think about it. 360s went for over $2,000 and that's without a crazy supply shortage that's leaving less PS3s available than PS2s. Anybody care to remember that crazy episode? Didn't think so.
That's not to say $3000 is gonna be the average by any means. I'm guessing the average will be $1,800 - $2,300. Anyway you look at it, though, there's practically a guaranteed 200%+ selling point for this thing on ebay. All I can say is, "Ready. Set. Go!
Amanda @ Nov 5th 2006 6:28PM
I'm just as excited to see the PS3 as most people, but no one on this planet needs one so bad as to pay $2000+ for one...
daddycool @ Nov 5th 2006 6:29PM
Screw camping out, that's crazy. I'm getting mine on ebay. I'll go up to $1200, any more that that is too much. And that's for the premium system only. (That's the only one that's launching right?)
1500? I don't know. Thing is that you won't just be able to go buy one for about 6 months especially in the UK. Ayone know when the silver version is coming out?
Optimus Prime @ Nov 5th 2006 6:31PM
The people bidding now are lasy or money is irrelevant.
Not all retailers are doing the pre-order thing.
That is, there will be units for sale on the 17th, and they can save the $1-2k eBay tax by camping out at CC or some other big box chain... if they cant score one then, then thats the time to be looking for one on eBay.
FinalDelerium @ Nov 5th 2006 6:33PM
Heh heh, aussie price for the 60gb ps3....999.95 AUD. So we're already paying a grand. I say we, but i mean people large quantities of money.
I'm personally going the wii option. Looks like it'll be a bit of fun. Plus, you know, the price of the ps3 is over a months rent.
Also, flaming people for personal opinions? Foolish.
minus_273 @ Nov 5th 2006 6:39PM
be careful. you could end up like this sucker.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-System-Console-60GB-Pre-Sale_W0QQitemZ290042871016QQihZ019QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
C$734 for a ps3 with games that cost C$903!
this is a bad sign. it looks like the ps3 is not going to be like ps2 and 360 on ebay.
msufan @ Nov 5th 2006 6:37PM
when 360 came out some celebs/athletes who didnt get there hands on them before didnt feel like messing around, so i heard of some of them going for up to 10 g's. i think that the median ps3 selling price will be 1500.
Jeremy @ Nov 5th 2006 6:44PM
Yeah, but 1 USD = 847 AUD
DakidOG @ Nov 5th 2006 6:42PM
@21 I don't know about that, where are your sources, back up info. If that is true why is Heavenly swords Nariko's hair and clothes controlled by one whole cell processor. so your telling me that the rest of the game(god damn near everything) is run by only part of the other processors?
Cdaghostie @ Nov 5th 2006 6:42PM
every console atleast goes up 100% on eBay like this. We have yet to see the high prices. When its a week till christmas and no one can find a ps3 the prices will skyrocket. I'm guessing a regular ps3 will probably sell around $3000 then and a fully loaded one for $6000
olhado @ Nov 6th 2006 5:07PM
Doesn't it seem like there will be thousands of PS3s on eBay on November 17? At every preorder thing like 50% of people say they're selling theirs. Will such high supply (well, relatively speaking) I can't imagine each one getting so high.
B @ Nov 5th 2006 6:46PM
All bets are on thru $1600-$2000+,and this is the 60gb version.
blueriot @ Nov 5th 2006 6:52PM
#32:
Daddycool - I waited in line for my day 1 pre-order, and i'll sell it to you 1200 :0)
email me at blueriotman@gmail.com
lol
I'm getting kinda nervous bout my purchase, I don't know if the demand will be there so I'm willing to unload it now for less than I could prolly make in 2 weeks
Oh, and my guess is low=1000 high =2.5
Cronotrigger913 @ Nov 5th 2006 6:55PM
Wouldn't it be funny ,if for some reason, no one cared about the PS3 after it launched? I'd laugh in the face of every eBay seller, because I just don't agree with it. Going through some of your comments, I saw a few that actually bought more than one PS3's, just so they could sell it on eBay. I call foul.
But anyway, once Christmas rolls around, the average will probably be around $2000.
Oh, and I can't wait to see GameStop's Uber-Omega Chimera Caduceus Bundle that goes for the same price as a slightly used Cessna.
Jeremy @ Nov 5th 2006 7:01PM
#43: Clearly you're simply underage and don't understand the concept of making money.
whoiseric @ Nov 5th 2006 7:01PM
Doesn't everyone if no one buys ps3's on ebay, the people who bought a ps3 for ebay can just take it back to the store
John Doe @ Nov 5th 2006 7:26PM
im a bastard i would like to sell the preorder i have for 1300, 650 to pay off the first one and 650 to buy another one, i really dont want to sell the one i have on preorder but i really cant afford to keep it, damn thing is expensive,...
my guess on price is 1500-2500 the market will vary as it gets closer to xmas, its either gonna jump or sink, like anything... my guess is guaranteed 1400
Norm @ Nov 5th 2006 7:30PM
Everyone here is living in a fantasy world!
You will see PS3 60GB auctions go for $2800 to $3500.
Just base it on the prices that 360 went for then increase it a couple of hundred dollars. There are people always willing to pay for something they want. It seems illogical and stupid but don't be surprised by the desire that this item will have on some bidders.
otakucode @ Nov 5th 2006 7:33PM
$666