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Best Buy had a good thing with the AMD Zen 3 launch- you had to click a button, then wait a while before you could check out as part of a batch. It gave humans
by dharmab 6y ago
Best Buy had a good thing with the AMD Zen 3 launch- you had to click a button, then wait a while before you could check out as part of a batch. It gave humans a buffer of time to load the store page and get ready to purchase.
But the only true solution to scalping is to meet demand with supply.
- m463 6y agoI've been wondering of a hybrid solution to "meet demand with supply". Couldn't you just take the order and say you'll get the ship date after purchase?
- dharmab 6y agoB&H tried this and ended up with a 3 month shipping delay- unacceptable in the fast-moving tech market. Users canceled their orders once they managed to get an order at another retailer.
- tbihl 6y agoThis is what Lenovo does. I ordered my AMD T14 on Nov. 3, most estimate has it shipping Jan 17. Original estimate when I ordered was Dec 10.