'Game manager' flogs Xbox 360 consoles on eBay

Vikingod · Dec 7, 2005, 01:42 AM

UK computer game retailer Game is looking into claims that one of its store managers is flogging eight Xbox 360 bundles on eBay.

The auction - which closes Tuesday evening - is for "brand new, factory sealed, Xbox 360 Premium Pack with three games".

"I have 8 units for sale, these were obtained from a store of which I am the manager, receipt will be supplied for your guarantee, just return to any branch of 'game'", said the auction details. "I am open to reasonable offers to end the auction early."

At the time of writing bids currently stand at £360.
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pr0digal jenius · Dec 7, 2005, 02:26 AM

Why's it a problem, so long as the extra money he got for hocking them on ebay goes in the books and not his pocket, that is

EcPercy · Dec 7, 2005, 03:32 AM

He probably illegally acquired them...

Judas · Dec 7, 2005, 03:43 AM

...if i purchased them... without getting say a "managers" discount.... bought them for full price.. then is selling them on ebay.... imo. wouldn't have a problem enless headquarters said the staff get last dibs..

Vikingod · Dec 7, 2005, 04:10 AM

I have a feeling its also against company policy, and grounds to can him. When I worked at EB Games, it was a big deal when employees would do that. In fact, a higher up in our region got canned (they guy was WAY high up) for something very similar to that.
Companies tend not to like it when their management abuses their power. The systems were most likely, knowing how short everything was, reserved for paying, loyal customers, whom in return didnt get a system, and were probably upset. Customer services and customer retaining are FAR more valuable to a company than a couple hundred extra bucks (assuming the guy wasnt pocketing it, which I'm sure he was).

Dec 7, 2005, 01:42 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	'Game manager' flogs Xbox 360 consoles on eBay UK computer game retailer Game is looking into claims that one of its store managers is flogging eight Xbox 360 bundles on eBay. The auction - which closes Tuesday evening - is for "brand new, factory sealed, Xbox 360 Premium Pack with three games". "I have 8 units for sale, these were obtained from a store of which I am the manager, receipt will be supplied for your guarantee, just return to any branch of 'game'", said the auction details. "I am open to reasonable offers to end the auction early." At the time of writing bids currently stand at £360. __________ Read More / Source: The Register

Dec 7, 2005, 02:26 AM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	Why's it a problem, so long as the extra money he got for hocking them on ebay goes in the books and not his pocket, that is

Dec 7, 2005, 03:32 AM	#3
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	He probably illegally acquired them...

Dec 7, 2005, 04:10 AM	Thread Starter #5
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I have a feeling its also against company policy, and grounds to can him. When I worked at EB Games, it was a big deal when employees would do that. In fact, a higher up in our region got canned (they guy was WAY high up) for something very similar to that. Companies tend not to like it when their management abuses their power. The systems were most likely, knowing how short everything was, reserved for paying, loyal customers, whom in return didnt get a system, and were probably upset. Customer services and customer retaining are FAR more valuable to a company than a couple hundred extra bucks (assuming the guy wasnt pocketing it, which I'm sure he was).