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The people who intend to re-sell their PS3s, mostly through online vendors such as eBay, cited profits of possibly thousands of dollars over the unit's $500 and $600 retail prices. Simmons, Jannace

"Looking at the profit, I have to; it's just the right thing to do," said Dave Sonenberg, 23, who was waiting outside the Massapequa Circuit City. A telephone salesman from Lindenhurst, Sonenberg said he would spend the net gain on Christmas gifts.

But there were a few dedicated gamers like Matthew Cubbon who said that they weren't in it for the money