The PlayStation 3 is a highly sought and demand product released to the U.S. market in late 2006. Just in time for the holiday rush, this very popular item, that was the PS3 console became especially attractive and welcome to EBay resellers and other independent retailers as the consoles flew off the shelves in electronics stores and computer outlets across the country. The PlayStation 3 went through a heavy marketing campaign from Sony, along with local and national promotions both online and offline. As a result, many people pre-ordered the console and waited with heavy anticipation as the launch date came closer.
During the launch phases, many companies were able to secure at lease a set of PlayStation 3 themselves. Although there were, and are, many limits on how many set of consoles could be purchased by one party, some people were still able to get a varied selection of consoles ready for resale or giveaways. Some companies obtained them in order to create contests and promotions for their loyal customers.
Local radio and TV stations have created raffles, lotteries, and prize drawings to win a free PlayStation 3. Especially during the initial launch stages, many local stations featured competitions, lucky draws and contests where the Sony PlayStation 3 was a top prize. Local charity auctions, or silent auctions, have also featured the PlayStation 3 as part of their giveaway and promotions strategy. It’s a superb good idea to ask local stations and charities when they have events, and look out for the PlayStation 3 as one of their top prizes. Read more »
October 27th, 2013
