Publishers Want a Slice of Used Game Market

grigory writes "GameStop's business model depends on a healthy flow of used games: incredibly '[GameStop] enjoys a 48 percent profit margin on used games.' Game publishers do not see a cut of the secondary sale because it falls under the first sale doctrine. Now, some publishers and manufacturers want a piece of the pie. 'One marketing executive, who did not want to be identified for fear of angering GameStop and other retailers, said the used game sale market is still depriving publishers of money because it gives consumers an all-too-easy alternative to buying a new game.' Interesting picture of companies fighting for your business, and (surprise!) complaining about being left out of the money stream."

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anonymous coward wants slice of first post market

[Anonymous Coward]

and gets it!

Re:What used games market?

[amicusNYCL]

I think that person should be you. I think that you should call GameStop up and inform them that there is actually no used games market and that the revenue they bring in from selling used games actually does not exist. I'm sure they would be grateful to be informed of that so that they can adjust their business model from the insight that you can provide. I would offer to do this myself, but clearly I do not possess the same insight as you.

Re:What used games market?

[AdamThor]

What about people without the Internet? Well, they will always have hoop and a stick.

They're working on a way to charge $60 for that.

Re:What used games market?

[mybadluck22]

You can't talk to Professor Obvious like that! Guy's got his PhD and everything! What've you got! No respect, the kids these days!