Instead of condemning them, Best Buy used the scalpers' tactics as a learning manual to increase their profit margins.,(reply>), You're still paying less through Best Buy than going through the scalpers... if you manage to snag one.,(reply>), Lots of stores have membership requirements. It's definitely shitty but also a lot of tech stores make almost no money in technology. My issue is how much it is,(reply>), Except you actually get a service for paying the extra 200.,(reply>), Boycott time.,(reply>), If you can't beat 'em join 'em -BestBuy, probably