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I got two, though I wished I had paid $50 [ the price he started out selling at ]. One thing is sure though, if he wasn't a millionaire before he is one now. If he was making a profit selling at $50 and now he sells for $450+ well, I don't need any HP calc. to tell me he's making a huge profit. I am glad, though that somebody found these new units. I am saving these for my two daughters. Unless next 10 years HP comes out with something better [ which I seriously doubt ].
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"Scalping" is such an unpleasant term for a voluntary transaction between two parties who both get something they value. Unless force is involved, there is no reason to criticize the price anyone else pays for something they want.
If you claim that you, yourself were "scalped", you are merely admitting that you regret your voluntary purchase. Auctions are designed to let emotions dictate price, yet you always have the option to consider your bids rationally.
Applause to the profit motive of such trades is due - without that motive, you'd have much more trouble finding the things you want.