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John Carmack proposes GPU and console auctions to beat scalpers – The Verge
John Carmack has proposed an auction system to help with the high demand and pricing for next-gen consoles and GPUs. It’s a system that might squeeze out scalpers,…

A manufacturer-led auction could help weed out scalpers
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John Carmack has proposed an auction system for popular gaming products like GPUs, the PS5, and Xbox Series X. Carmack, the co-founder of id software, believes we really would be better off with a transparent auction system directly from the manufacturers and a more efficient market.
This type of auction system could be used to beat scalpers, who wouldnt be willing to pay inflated prices on highly prized new…
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