Buyer Resources
1. Intro
2. Terminology
3. Condition Hierarchy
4. Price Influences
5. What Not to Buy Used
6. Browsing
7. Searching and Filtering
8. Vetting a Seller
9. Scams Database
10. Common Counterfeits
11. Negotiating
12. Trading
13. Bidding
14. Pickups and Meetups
15. Purchasing Online
16. Taxes and Duties
17. Receiving Shipments
18. Reshipping
19. Issues After Purchase
20. Leaving Feedback
21. Useful Tools
22. Appendix
How Does Speculation Influence Item Price?
Answer:
Buyers will pay a premium if they believe the item is likely to be worth more money in the future. Sellers know this, and will pre-emptively raise prices to cash-in on the positive speculation before their supply runs out, thereby raising prices across the market.
Updated: 2025-02-05
First published: 2025-02-05
