With every new console released, the gamer world turns upside down.
This is no different with the Playstation 5 either.
Some people are taking advantage of the huge demand for the new PS5 on Ebay.
After the launch of the
Playstation 5
, the gamer world is upside down.
There are already many questionable offers for the new Sony console
on
Ebay
.
Some offers for the
PS5
are hard to beat
when it comes
to audacity.
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Having a Playstation 5
at home is the dream of many gamers now that the new console has finally been released.
Even ordering the PS5 is proving difficult for many.
The rush to the new Sony console is so great that not all of them can count themselves among the happy new owners.
The new PS5 is sold out everywhere.
Some providers on
Ebay use this
shamelessly.
Nasty Playstation 5 rip-off: 999 euros just for a photo from a PS5 on Ebay
So-called "scalpers" have
snatched
a
PS5
from
under
the nose of
many fans
.
So it's no wonder that so many people cling to the last straw - and it's often called
Ebay
.
There have been adventurous offers over the past few days.
999 euros for a console that should actually cost around 500 is bold enough.
But if you take a closer look at the offer, you will see: It's not about the console at all, just a photo of a
Playstation 5
.
“Photo of PS 5 new, controller, OVP in box” is the offer on
Ebay
.
Playstation deals on Ebay really only offer PS5 packaging
After all, the seller is so honest
as to write again
in his
Ebay
offer that it is only a photo of his
PS5
.
He doesn't seem to have any ambitions to give them back himself.
The seller does not write
what the 8.49 euro shipping costs for a simple photo of the
Playstation 5 are for
.
If you are not careful with this instant purchase, you can still spend almost a thousand euros on just one photo.
Another
Ebay
offer
shows
how far the greed for a new
Playstation 5
goes
.
For example, a seller from Great Britain only offers the packaging of a
PS5
by auction.
The offer receives 12 views per hour.
Console name: | Playstation 5 (PS5) |
|---|---|
Manufacturer: | Sony |
Type: | Stationary game console |
generation | 9th generation of consoles |
Storage medium: | Blue-Ray |
Publication date: | 19th November 2020 |
Another trick on
Ebay
: Offers where you can choose from several articles, where only the cheapest article appears as the price.
It can happen that a
Playstation 5 is
apparently offered for sale for only around 70 euros.
However, in this case too, it is not the console itself that can be purchased but a camera for the console.
The
PS5
can then
also
be
selected
via the menu in the same
Ebay
offer
, but for around 960 euros.
Playstation 5 (PS5): Ebay wants to take action against fraudsters and rip-offs
Ebay
has now responded to the attempted fraud.
"We are working
on removing
all offers of photos of the
PS5
from our platform and will take appropriate steps against the sellers," writes the group in a statement.
At the same time,
Ebay is calling on
buyers to be more careful, especially with high-priced offers such as those relating to the
Playstation 5
.
But if you still fell for a fraud, you may be able
to
take advantage of
the money-back guarantee from
Ebay
after a failed
Playstation 5
purchase
.
However, this only applies if it is not clear from the description of the offer what kind of product it is.
If you really want to be on the safe side, you should consider a few tips when
buying a
PS5
on
Ebay
.
But maybe the risk of being ripped off will soon be much lower again.
Because Sony gives
Playstation 5
fans hope.
There should be supplies soon.
In addition, the Twitter account "
PS5
In Stock Allerts" provides an overview of when and where the PS5 is in stock.
However
, the account does not provide an overview of
the offers on
Ebay
.
PlayStation Germany 🇩🇪
"Retailers will be receiving more PS5 inventory before the end of the year."
https://t.co/Xyw2jP6VCk
- PS5 In Stock Alerts (@ PS5StockAlerts) November 25, 2020
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