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[–] 4lan@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

so they are treating computer parts like diamonds now? Faking supply shortages to increase demand, therefore prices?

Capitalism is so efficient.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

The graphics card market the last few years has really shown how much money there is to be made doing that. If they all reduce supply together or there simply isn't anyone setup to compete with them, they can make a killing.