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ispeakdatruf t1_j3mttrw wrote

Reply to comment by aughlord in Raspberry Pi launches higher resolution camera module, now with autofocus | Alongside the company’s Camera Module 3, it’s also releasing a new module for use with M12-mount lenses. by chrisdh79

> Is there an actual solution to scalpers beyond limiting purchases to individuals?

Why is limiting purchases not a solution, albeit not a perfect one?

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ItWasTheGiraffe t1_j3mwcnm wrote

The demand still exists, the supply still doesn’t. Same thing happens with shoes. Individuals will buy a pair and look to flip because there is money to be made. Even if scalpers are prohibited from buying in bulk, scalping will still occur.

The solutions to the availability issue are to either increase supply, or raise the price. One of those is obviously preferable to the other.

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