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Scalpers Already Want Insane Sums For The Ocarina Remake With Exclusive Bits
Scalpers are listing copies of the Ocarina remake and its promotional extras for hundreds of pounds, with some asking more than £700. The high prices appear to target collectors seeking a replica N64-style box, a keyring and a foil cover, despite doubts that these items are truly scarce.
Listings include a French offer of the game and box for £321.62 plus £54.22 postage, while a box and keyring without the game are priced at £479.89 or best offer. A Zelda-themed Switch 2 console, retailing at £434.99, is listed for less than some of the bundles. The article says staff found the foil cover available at launch and suggests buying an original PAL game, the remake and alternative keyrings could cost far less.
In short
- Scalpers are asking more than £700 for Ocarina remake extras.
- One box and keyring listing excludes the game.
- The article says the bonuses may not be rare.
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The case for
Reselling promotional extras can be a legitimate way to match willing sellers with collectors who value a particular edition and missed its initial release. Prices reflect what buyers are prepared to pay, and sellers may argue that they are entitled to set them, especially when the items’ future availability is uncertain.
The case against
Sharp mark-ups can exploit collectors’ enthusiasm and create pressure to pay far more than the items cost at launch, especially when scarcity is unclear. Critics may also argue that bulk buying for resale makes it harder for ordinary fans to obtain promotional items at retail prices, though the reported listings alone do not establish how scarce the items are.
Explained simply
Scalpers buy products they expect people to want and list them for more than the usual price. Collectors may pay extra for special packaging or promotional items, even when it is unclear how many were made or whether they are hard to find.
The Ocarina remake is a new version of a Zelda game first released for the Nintendo 64. Its promotional extras include a replica-style box, a keyring and a foil cover, which appeal to fans who collect games and related memorabilia.
Resale prices can rise when buyers fear an item will sell out, but high asking prices do not show what people have actually paid. Comparing bundles with the game and extras bought separately can help show whether a listing offers value.