Since Valve opened up reservations for its absurdly priced Steam Machine, it was only a matter of time before the scalpers descended like vultures to get their cut. Just days before the gaming PC officially launches, successful reservation holders have begun listing their spots on eBay for eye-watering prices, like this one for $2,275. For reference, the Steam Machine starts at $1,049, less than half that price.
The damn thing doesn't even hit store shelves until Monday (June 29). Earlier this week, Valve began notifying users when they successfully ended up in the reservation queue to purchase a console before the invitation expired. The listings on third-party platforms aren't for the hardware itself but rather for these reservation slots. I'm seeing Steam Machine listings on eBay from around $1,600 and up to over $2,500, nearly 2-2.5X pricier than their official pricing as per Valve. Some listings are marked as sold, suggesting at least a handful of buyers are willing to pay a hefty premium to skip the wait.
