Multiple outlets report that Steam Machine reservations are already appearing on resale marketplaces such as eBay for far higher prices than their original costs. The listings are driven by demand from buyers who want to become early adopters of Valve’s Steam Machines, which are tied to a reservation process. One report notes that the reservation system uses a queue and is limited to one device per person, but that these limits do not prevent resale activity. Another outlet reports even higher resale prices, stating that some listings reach several thousand dollars for a reservation slot. The articles describe the practice as resellers offering reservation access or associated purchase rights at inflated rates, with examples ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars depending on the listing. Both sources present the activity as an emerging issue around scarcity and early access rather than changes to the reservation system itself. Overall, the reports indicate that despite the intended restrictions, some reservations are being traded for substantial markups so far.