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Lack of PS5 Pro shortages means some scalpers are re-selling at a loss (www.videogameschronicle.com)
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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

It makes sense in the context of how scalpers thrive. A surplus is normal, a shortage is what they rely on and the lack of these shortages has impacted them.

It also helps SEO when people search ps5 pro shortages.