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Originally Posted by Sun Swipe Prime
A scalper inserts themselves into the supply chain without adding any value to the item.
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I like this definition, its simple and easy to understand. The only thing missing is that scalpers are also about immediate profit, they are not investors looking towards future value because that is too risky, some items go down in value. I also think such people are rarer than they are made out to be, but unfortunately they do exist.
If on the other hand you hold on to a MISB toy for a few years and then sell it you are actually adding to the supply chain and providing some value so you are not a scalper.
