Problem with scalpers can be so easily solved - just don't buy from scalpers, wait for a month. But no, people can't. Also so many youtubers pay scalpers, just to make their review...
Valve's Steam Controller sold out in 35 minutes, crashing servers and feeding a scalper frenzy with eBay listings hitting $300. Valve has since acknowledged the shortage on X, and also promised a restock update soon.