Scalpers List Steam Frame Reservations at $1,700+ on eBay, Community Fights Back

Scalpers Are Flipping Steam Frame Reservations on eBay for Over $1,700

Scalpers are flipping Steam Frame reservations on eBay for up to $2,000, but buyers are pushing back and reporting these accounts to Valve.

Valve might start shipping Steam Frame pre orders today, after first batch of reservation invites sent out

Last Updated on September 21, 2026 Valve started sending out Steam Frame reservation invites last week, giving those who signed up for one the opportunity to order & pay for the new VR headset. It’s available in two kits (1TB and 256GB), costing $1,299 and $1,059, respectively, along with a few optional extras like the ...

Buy Steam Frame Reservation Access? eBay Warning

If you’re tempted to buy Steam Frame reservation access from eBay or another resale marketplace, the most important detail is that Valve’s Limited Drop rules do not allow the purchase opportunity to be transferred between people. A reservation is not a boxed Steam Frame sitting in a seller’s hands. It is an account-linked place in...

Scalpers List Steam Frame Reservations at $1,700+ on eBay, Community Fights Back

Scalpers have apparently started listing Steam Frame reservations on eBay within hours of Valve sending its first reservation emails. Per IGN, listings for the 256 GB kit start around $1,700 versus Valve's $1,059, while 1 TB kits are listed at roughly $2,000 versus $1,299. IGN says at least some have already sold, but Mixed points out these are asking prices, and we haven't seen a confirmed sale. Valve's terms seem to work against these listings…