Webcams prices soar due to the COVID-19 pandemic

These days it is not only difficult to find toilet paper or other items for living at home, but also some types of technology. One of them is webcams.

Οι laptop computer users They already have cameras built into their devices, but they face specific challenges: Due to the design choices of modern laptops, these cameras are usually of low quality and lag far behind even the selfie cameras of cheap android smatphones. Many, then, turn to external webcams solutions for teleworking needs. 

The desktop PC users, unless they use an all-in-one solution, they will definitely need an external webcam to meet the needs of teleworking via teleconferencing. So while everyone is suddenly looking for solutions to meet their needs, The big (international and not) retail stores, such as Best Buy, Staples, Amazon, Walmart, Target, do not have stock. And we are not just talking about financial cameras e.g. Logitech C270, but even high quality (and price) models e.g. C930E it is almost impossible to find available. 

Even in cases where the buyer finds some models available, prices are extremely high, as retailers are trying to take advantage of the situation. The tripling or even quadrupling prices seems to be common practice for popular models.

Η Logitech C525, with retail price 59,99$, currently can be purchased:

• Logitech C525 @ Amazon Marketplace: $180
• Logitech C525 @ eBay: ~$120

Η Logitech C920s, with retail price 69,99$, is currently meeting:

• Logitech C920s @ Amazon Marketplace: $ 260
• Logitech C920s @ eBay: ~$150

The top Logitech Brio UltraHD Pro, with standard price 199$, currently available:

• Logitech Brio Ultra HD Pro @ Amazon Marketplace: $349
• Logitech Brio Ultra HD Pro @ eBay: ~ $ 350

Of course, these increases are not limited to Logitech products. THE Microsoft LifeCam Studio for Business, with suggested retail price 99 $, is located in 139$, while Razer kiyo for sale 299$ against 99$ that cost before the "crisis"

Unfortunately many employees have no choice but to pay these inflated prices. But those who refuse to succumb to this informal blackmail choose to compromise with their low-quality laptop camera or use their mobile phone, at least until manufacturers increase production and prices return to normal.

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