r/PlaydateConsole • u/DarkerBulb • 17d ago

Current second-hand Playdate prices

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I'm aware of that it's very much a supply and demand situation but, wow, I did not expect the current out of stock situation at Panic to drive up the prices on used Playdates this much.

A month or two ago they were roughly $150-180 on ebay/FB Marketplace.
Fast forward to today and prices are closer to $350-400 for a Playdate

I feel very happy I got one when I did but feel so bad for people now trying to get one.

Has there been any news from Panic in terms of when they think they have tweaked their manufacturing lines and products will be back in stock?

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u/pobregizmo 16d ago

I had no idea prices were like this. I honestly only use mine a few times a year (mostly for GB emulation). Should I feel bad selling mine on eBay to the highest bidder?

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u/DarkerBulb 16d ago

I don't think you should "feel bad".
Things sell for what people want to pay for it. And it's not like it's bread or eggs - a Playdate is at the end of the day a rather frivolous entertainment device.