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The computer hardware market has changed over the last few years and the OcUK moderating team feel it's time the MM rules were updated to bring us more up to date with recent trends.
We accept that sometimes the prices of items rise and therefore the second hand market prices rise as well so that something can be worth more than what was originally paid for it.
We are making a change to our rules regarding profiteering.
Rule 2.4.8 currently says:
"2.4.8 - Profiteering is prohibited. Our definition of profiteering is where any item has been purchased and advertised for more than the original purchase price, whether deliberate or not. We do not regard the sale of gifts, prizes and RMA items to be profiteering provided they are sold at the correct market price (please refer to rules 2.3.7 & 2.3.8)"
This has changed to:
"2.4.8 - Items may not be sold for more than the current retail price. We understand that prices fluctuate and current retail prices may be higher than an individual paid. You are not allowed to sell any item at a price that is higher than the current retail value.
Where items are discontinued or no longer available at retailers, then the retail price should be deemed to be the average price from appropriate online second hand retailer e.g. Ebay, CEX or similar"
This means that if you happen to buy the latest Hokeykokey2000 graphics card from OcUK for £399 and six months later, the retail price has gone up to £499 that you will be able to sell it for more than £399 but not for more than £499. Scalping is still expressly forbidden, you cannot buy and re-sell immediately for profit (such as pre-ordering the latest graphics card for £1,800 and then selling for £2,000).
Members who have been excluded from the MM in the past for profiteering may be eligible to have their exclusion lifted and should contact us via the FCD forum where each case will be judged individually.
Our rules on traders have not changed.
In addition to this, we have introduced a new MM sub-forum called "Collectibles" where you can buy and sell the following items:
Building kits (e.g. Lego)
Model kits (e.g. Airfix)
Board games
Table top games (e.g. Warhammer)
Trading cards (e.g. MTG, Pokemon)
Model Railway (e.g. Hornby)
Slot Car Racing (e.g. Scalextric, Tyco, AFX etc)
This list is not exhaustive.
We are open for suggestions of other items which could be allowed so if anyone has any suggestions for which other categories should be included, please open a thread in FCD for consideration.
Please note that NFTs are specifically NOT allowed.
We accept that sometimes the prices of items rise and therefore the second hand market prices rise as well so that something can be worth more than what was originally paid for it.
We are making a change to our rules regarding profiteering.
Rule 2.4.8 currently says:
"2.4.8 - Profiteering is prohibited. Our definition of profiteering is where any item has been purchased and advertised for more than the original purchase price, whether deliberate or not. We do not regard the sale of gifts, prizes and RMA items to be profiteering provided they are sold at the correct market price (please refer to rules 2.3.7 & 2.3.8)"
This has changed to:
"2.4.8 - Items may not be sold for more than the current retail price. We understand that prices fluctuate and current retail prices may be higher than an individual paid. You are not allowed to sell any item at a price that is higher than the current retail value.
Where items are discontinued or no longer available at retailers, then the retail price should be deemed to be the average price from appropriate online second hand retailer e.g. Ebay, CEX or similar"
This means that if you happen to buy the latest Hokeykokey2000 graphics card from OcUK for £399 and six months later, the retail price has gone up to £499 that you will be able to sell it for more than £399 but not for more than £499. Scalping is still expressly forbidden, you cannot buy and re-sell immediately for profit (such as pre-ordering the latest graphics card for £1,800 and then selling for £2,000).
Members who have been excluded from the MM in the past for profiteering may be eligible to have their exclusion lifted and should contact us via the FCD forum where each case will be judged individually.
Our rules on traders have not changed.
In addition to this, we have introduced a new MM sub-forum called "Collectibles" where you can buy and sell the following items:
Building kits (e.g. Lego)
Model kits (e.g. Airfix)
Board games
Table top games (e.g. Warhammer)
Trading cards (e.g. MTG, Pokemon)
Model Railway (e.g. Hornby)
Slot Car Racing (e.g. Scalextric, Tyco, AFX etc)
This list is not exhaustive.
We are open for suggestions of other items which could be allowed so if anyone has any suggestions for which other categories should be included, please open a thread in FCD for consideration.
Please note that NFTs are specifically NOT allowed.
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