# Steam Machine Reservation eBay Listings Double Retail Price as Scalpers Take Hold of Valve's New Console

> Valve has finally opened Steam Machine reservations, and like clockwork, scalpers have already taken to eBay to sell the new tech for more than double its retail price.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/steam-machine-scalpers-on-ebay-are-selling-reservations-at-double-the-price-valve-is-asking-for?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a401be5d2e4a413fa9a3266)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a401be5d2e4a413fa9a3266

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