The Used Parts Market & Resellers

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What do you not understand about supply, demand, and scarcity?

You're getting worked up over something you have absolutely no control over, and blowing it out of proportion. If you want to make a change, go around and publicly denounce each item a reseller has listed for more than you think it's worth. See how far that gets you. Based on the fact that you haven't bought/sold anything in a while - you have zero idea how much certain parts are worth anyway.

I get the point you're trying to make. Reseller buys x-amount of an aftermarket part that is no longer being made, and they eventually get to control the perceived market value. Does it suck for the buyer? Sure does. Are people still going to buy the part? Yup. Is it illegal for the seller to do that? Nope. Resellers will always be around, and they will slowly drive up the price of scarce goods. This is not a new concept.

In the meantime, let's try to enjoy the presence of these parts in U.S. drifting culture, and the ease at which we can now get them. Now is the time to buy. It's only going to get more expensive, and rare parts are going to become harder to find (imagine that).