That would certainly reduce the kind of scalpers who do that like it's their job, running bots and everything to buy as much stock as possible, which is indeed the worst kind of scalper to try to compete against. But some scalpers are more just... "opportunistic scalpers" or whatever. The genuine Valve customer who has no interest in VR, but understands that if they make one $1000 investment quickly enough, they can turn around and resell the item for $2000. There are enough of those customers that the lottery makes sense.

That's tracks, I'm obsessed with that game

Also legitimate, organic user activity beyond logging in and buying a $1 game.

That's actually not a bad system

It's like a 9/10 movie at least, and it's supposed to be unsatisfying or at least unresolved, but I'd argue nothing is too cringe for Curry Barker. Look up their YouTube channel "that's a bad idea" if you want to see just how wacky they are.

I love movies that end like that and ones that go off the rails in the last act, leaving you wondering what you just watched.

Hey the ending had to be as it was to remind you that it was NOT a documentary about your worst ex.

Well, maybe just me. There was tons of similarity in behaviour patterns until things went completely off the rails. 'cept mine wasn't bound by a wish, but rather the desire to have complete control over me. Honestly think Nikki was less problematic in that regard, she at least had no choice.

How do you do that, I don't see an address anywhere on my account. Is it if you have added a payment method to the account?

I care enough to want it but I'll just throw my name in the hat and see where it lands.

I was considering the same strategy, but I don’t know how it would work having a device that was bought on another account. I’m sure the other person would have to pay from their own account, and that they could still ship to a different address, but what about support later on? Or what about the accessory kits that are only available for Frame owners, like the ergonomic kit or the upcoming enthusiast kit? Still trying to figure out if it’s worth it to ask friends to join me in the lottery.

Feels like another life...

Yeah, I signed up for a slot, but I had a thought that I'd just wait and get it cheaper later. Then I realized that's not really how things work anymore somehow, and I could probably buy now and resell it higher later, even used, because none of this makes any sense.

This is, of course, assuming the current status quo continues. With the recent "AI needs to be restrained" comments from AI execs, it might crash soon and things go back to being sane.

I would rather let a few people scalp some devices then give up ownership over the devices I buy. I would not want valve to have a remote way to brick something I have bought.

The fact you need an account in good standing and it's limited to one per address helps a lot in cutting down on the number of devices that can be scalped. It is basically just a few individuals that can do that and not a few people systematically buying up all the stock at once to resell.

I would rather them focus on upping the supply then preventing every single scalper.

Is there a source for that? I am on the list but haven't made many purchases

It is. Steam account with a purchase from before April 27.