One might justify keeping the original ticket price as it being unfair to early acquirers to lower prices but I don't find that a compelling argument; people ar

One might justify keeping the original ticket price as it being unfair to early acquirers to lower prices but I don't find that a compelling argument; people are usually happy to pay extra for novelty. The early acquirers get something for paying the higher price. Usually second hand goods draw prices of older items (ie less novel - shop-new but not design-new) down. But quashing of secondary markets for software allows prices to be kept high. I have an irrational urge to acquire this 2nd hand now ...