Scalpers
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Scalpers Swarm Pang Donglai for ¥200 Bottles of Liquor
The “JiuGui·Freedom Love” baijiu, a collaboration between JiuGui Liquor and Pang Dong Lai supermarket, is attracting scalpers due to its popularity and limited availability. Retailing for 200 yuan per 550ml bottle (1200 yuan/carton), this special edition offers a compelling gross profit margin. Scalpers online are selling cartons for an additional 110-150 yuan, highlighting the difficulty in obtaining the product directly due to purchase restrictions. The baijiu, crafted with aged reserves and a 173-step distillation process, is sold through Pang Dong Lai’s stores and online platforms.
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* Ticket Scalping Drives Prices Sky-High: Museum Director Pleads with Public * Museum Director’s Plea: Don’t Buy Scalped Tickets! Prices Soar from $80 to Over $1000 * High Ticket Prices Cause Distress: Official Urges Public to Avoid Scalpers
Emerging comedian Fang Zhuren’s “Headline Show” tour faces high scalper activity due to massive ticket demand. Originally priced at 80 yuan, tickets are being resold for over 1000 yuan. Fang Zhuren emotionally appealed to fans on social media, urging them not to buy overpriced tickets and promising to add more shows. She emphasizes accessibility and discourages fans from financial strain to see her perform, highlighting her relatable comedic style developed since “Comedy King: Stand-up.”
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Scalpers Target University Students’ National Subsidies, Reselling Subsidized Devices for a Profit of $300 Each
In June 2025, reports emerged of fraud within the tech sector, exploiting a new government subsidy program for digital devices. “Scalpers” are reportedly using students to purchase subsidized items and resell them, netting profits of up to 300 yuan per device. This illegal activity involves dedicated chat groups and circumvents in-person verification. Legal experts warn that this scheme, even with small amounts, could constitute fraud, leading to penalties.
