Bin Effect

The process by which an eBay seller, after seeing another seller's Buy it Now (BiN) price, lists their own similar item for a higher price.

Responsible for most eBay price inflations and the reselling market in general.
Doesn't have to apply to eBay, can also apply to brick-and-mortar stores and markets.

I can never find deals at pawn shops or thrift stores anymore due to the bin effect.

mario tax

The exorbitant price that often accompanies first-party/highly recognized video games, named after Mario, the Nintendo character and mascot.

That reseller wanted $20 for Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt just because it has Mario in it, damn that mario tax.

Everyone must succumb to the mario tax now, every collector must suffer.

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