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The thing I don't get, what's the motivation behind this policy? Is it because of scalping?
by seeknotfind 3y ago
The thing I don't get, what's the motivation behind this policy? Is it because of scalping?
- secabeen 3y agoI think that's what they're trying to prevent. They don't want news stories describing how people are paying XX,XXX over asking to get one.
- iwontberude 3y agoIt’s smart and commendable behavior in a way even if the means are a bit extreme.
- Veedrac 3y agoIt might be about scalping, but also people willing to pay more are also more likely to wait if they have to, and keep future sales prices high, and people looking to sell are more likely willing to buy different vehicles. If Tesla stops other people from correcting the market, it's easier for them to take that profit; the issue is fundamentally that they can't move prices as fast or as flexibly as a decentralized free market can, so need to suppress it to compete for those margins.
- mrangle 3y agoYes, it's about scalping. It's become a standard practice for novel, in-demand, pricey vehicles. The policy seeks to ensure that buyers are driver-owners and not dealers-flippers. For the crowd that desires a CT to drive, its a good policy.