{"id":174311,"date":"2021-02-09T21:09:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T18:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/ps5-bill-put-forward-to-criminalize-scalping-in-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2021-02-09T21:09:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T18:09:05","slug":"ps5-bill-put-forward-to-criminalize-scalping-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ps5-bill-put-forward-to-criminalize-scalping-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"#PS5: Bill Put Forward To Criminalize Scalping In The UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#PS5: Bill Put Forward To Criminalize Scalping In The UK<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s way past Christmas and almost three months since the PlayStation 5 was officially released. People are, however, still struggling to secure the console due to stock shortages, and most importantly, scalping. An MP of the UK, however, is trying to put a full-stop on the same.<\/p>\n

Douglas Chapman, a member of parliament of the United Kingdom has proposed a bill called the Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale) Bill 2019-21<\/a>. To understand it roughly, it\u2019s a bill that aims at banning hardware scalping and putting it in the same category as ticket touting.
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\u201cWe\u2019ve proposed that a similar legislative process be brought forward to ensure that consumers can purchase gaming consoles and computer components at no more than the manufacturers\u2019 recommended price and that resale of goods purchased by automated bots be made illegal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

This could mean the end of not just scalpers and their practice, but also the bots and software sold by stock groups that facilitate auto-buying options for certain products.<\/p>\n

Mr. Chapman believes scalpers ultimately \u201cdisapp<\/a>oint consumers in the wider gaming community among children and adults alike\u201d. Although he assumes the chances of the bill becoming a law are low, he wanted to do everything within his power to force the government to \u201ctake responsibility\u201d on the issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that bulk purchasing through automated bots is a concern for some of their members who we understand are currently looking at any further actions they can take to prevent these behaviors and are working with their retailers to improve experiences for customers,\u201d said Caroline Dinenage, DUP \u2013 minister of state for Digital and Culture.<\/p>\n

To end the practice of scalping and making the gaming community a little better, Mr. Chapman wants Sony and Microsoft to come together to fight against the issue. So far, both the companies have been silent about the issue of scalping and there\u2019s no official comment or related.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t secured a PlayStation 5 yet and are still looking out to secure one, do follow us on Twitter<\/a> \u2013 https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/spieltimes<\/a>, where we\u2019ll constantly update you about future restocks and drops. We also post out links immediately as they go live.<\/p>\n

Make sure you subscribe to our push-notifications and never miss an update from the world of video game<\/a>s. Until next time,\u00a0Stay Safe, Wear a Mask, and Happy Gaming!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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