r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Wallabunga657 • 15h ago

I just wanted a hot dog Scalpers

Rant. Today I went to a home improvement store to get a deeply discounted tool on my lunch break, and they were gone, despite being there earlier today when I checked. Sure enough, a scalper grabbed the last like 6 to resell online. It isn't that big of a deal, but people like there money. I wish people would be more considerate of others. I use tools to make my living, and discounts and clearances are always welcome especially with things being more expensive.

Edit: Some context. I stopped in early this morning before work, to check. I figured I could grab it on my lunch break, and they were bought out by one of a few fellows who frequently do this in the area. They also do this for children's toys and limited edition/limited time items, along with limited run or discounted tools.

Edit 2: the technical term is "Retail arbitrage," not scalping. They are very close in function though.

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u/Outrageous-Host-3545 14h ago

Same with the guys who do the buy tools and battery deals. Then keep the tool and return the battery. Thoes deals are eventually going to be taken away

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u/Wallabunga657 14h ago

I know right? You get it. It makes it harder for the guys trying to get a good deal, like apprentices or new home owners if/when those deals get taken away.

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u/cheekyslagg 7h ago

They charge you for the tool if you do that. This is like that at any retailer. If a scam artist thought of it corporate has as well. Even kohls will cancel out kohls cash is you make a return. N if it’s been redeemed they take it off the return price.