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$902.81

🕑 Added 2021-05-27 15:52:58 +0000 UTC

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Ted Delphos

I had two other theories, but the Fallon/Gorman theory (where the super-high price results from the iterative interaction of two sellers' algorithms) seems at least as good as either of mine. I will however share the benchmark gaming theory which is this: A seller has an Amazon account AND an eBay account (with a different name of course). They offer the CD on Amazon for a hugely inflated price. Then they offer it on eBay for a LESS inflated price, saying "This is a rare collector's item which is being sold by Amazon sellers for $902.81! You are lucky to get it from me for only $125." Since the eBay buyer has no other benchmark for the "real value" of the CD than the Amazon offer, they may fall for it.

Underunderstood

Definite possibility.

Underunderstood

Ohhhh interesting. Another good theory! Thank you! 🙃

Underunderstood

Hmm good call!

Brooke Bailey

I work for a bank where we have to take a lot of anti money laundering training and this threw up all kinds of red flags. Seems like it could be a way to layer money through a legitimate business. A few high priced items wouldn’t seem out of place if you are a seller of rare media.

Muireann Fallon

Okay I heard something similar on a podcast ages and ages ago. RHLSTP 164 with Dave Gorman, if you listen from 22:30. It's just 2 minutes of explanation. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LV33TBazrHOXNcFnlASMo?si=hz6AF8y8SyKWjtH8KlW6rQ&utm_source=copy-link

James Allenspach

The fact that the same unusually high price shows up elsewhere makes me think that the error is in the upload of inventory data to Amazon; perhaps a missing or incorrect line in a bulk listings Excel spreadsheet. I suppose you could just ask the seller.....