Valve's Steam Frame headset launch shows strong demand with over 40,000 signups, but only 19,000 people have secured reservations while the rest await backorder fulfillment. The company is deliberately managing supply through a randomized reservation system to prevent scalping and gauge actual demand before committing to large-scale production.
Scalpers and scammers are exploiting high demand for Valve's Steam Frame by posting fake listings on eBay with inflated prices, despite Valve's efforts to prevent resale through a registration system. Screenshots of reservation confirmations are being fabricated and shared to deceive waitlisted buyers, a pattern similar to previous Valve product launches like the Steam Controller.
Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration set features exceptional pull rates—over 50% chance of hitting ex cards and the best Special Illustration Rare rates ever—causing resale prices to crash to pre-bubble levels. The set marks the first time international audiences receive cards simultaneously with Japan, featuring guaranteed holos in every pack, reprinted classics, and new Future Rare cards.
Pokémon TCG's 30th anniversary global product launch faced severe supply shortages as demand vastly exceeded availability, with scalpers exacerbating the problem by bulk-purchasing items in the UK and elsewhere. Despite ongoing popularity and high collector prices, fans expressed frustration about limited access to new releases.
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 graphics card has sold out at major US retailers, with remaining third-party stock priced between $6,500 and $11,500—far exceeding its $1,999 MSRP. The shortage is driven by limited supply and high AI demand, with prices similarly inflated in European markets beyond €5,000.
Adam Aron of AMC announced efforts to combat ticket scalpers, claiming to have recovered over 1,600 AMC tickets from resale sites. Meanwhile, Robinhood announced plans for 1:1 share redemptions and voting rights for its Stock Tokens.