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Supreme Court ruling lets states collect sales tax from online purchases
It's not unheard of for internet retailers to collect sales tax regardless of where their customers are located, but they might not have much choice before long. The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can force online stores to collect sales tax, reversing a 1992 precedent that let companies avoid sales tax when they didn't have a physical presence. South Dakota (with the support of 41 other states, two territories and DC) had taken action against Newegg, Overstock and Wayfair after enacting a tax collection law in 2016, arguing that the presence rule was "arbitrary." The state put enforcement of the law on hold until it could definitively establish that it was constitutional.
One step closer to legitimacy: Bitcoin payment live on Overstock
While it's legal to pay with Bitcoin in the US, the digital currency hasn't been very useful for mainstream shoppers. However, that's changing today -- Overstock has just become the first major American online retailer to accept Bitcoin. You'll still see prices listed in old-fashioned dollars, but you can choose the newer payment method at checkout. CEO Patrick Byrne tells Wired that he made the move for both pragmatic and idealistic reasons: Bitcoin doesn't cost as much to accept compared to credit cards or PayPal, and its nationless nature reduces the chances that a failed bank or country will create problems. It's tough to tell whether other big e-retailers will follow suit, but we can't imagine that competing shops will want to leave that much virtual money on the table.
Overstock's surprising deals: GTA, Soulcalibur for $25, more
Looks like Overstock.com is trying to steal some of amazon's thunder. Their 4-Day video game "Super Sale" is surprisingly good. Check out all the deals here, or check out the PS3 specific deals: Guitar Hero Aerosmith bundle for $53 LEGO Batman for $25 Grand Theft Auto IV for $25 Vampire Rain for $17 Rock Band drum set for $23 Madden NFL 09 for $30 Soulcalibur IV for $25 The Club for $20 [Via CAG]
Overstocked and underpriced: Hori Fighting Stick
Despite Hori's reputation for producing quality arcade joysticks for consoles, its $50 Fighting Stick Wii is just too expensive for many gamers. If you're one of those people seeking an arcade alternative to the Classic Controller, but not looking to pay any more than two Jacksons, thank your lucky stars that you loaded Nintendo Wii Fanboy today -- Overstock.com has Hori's "Wii Digital Arcade Stick" temporarily listed for $38.95.We can't guarantee that this deal will stay up for long, so swoop in fast and snatch your prize, like a hawk, while the sale lasts. Make sure to throw a free shipping coupon onto your order, too.Update: Apparently, the free shipping coupon doesn't work on video game-related items. That is some straight-up malarkey. Thanks, Garu.[Via NeoGAF]
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 pre-order gets $10 cheaper
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 caused near-riots in Japan, as fervent Japanese fans grabbed over a million copies of this PSP action RPG. Will it do the same in America? Unlikely. But, just in case -- you may want to pre-order.Gamestop is offering a bonus plush with pre-order, but for Cheap Ass Gamers that want to save a buck (or ten), you'll want to check out Overstock: they're offering the pre-order for only $30, $10 cheaper than retail price. And really, who doesn't like saving money?
