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The exorbitant price that often accompanies first-party/highly recognized video games, named after Mario, the Nintendo character and mascot.
That reseller wanted $20 for Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt just because it has Mario in it, damn that mario tax.

Everyone must succumb to the mario tax now, every collector must suffer.
by Vee Are Trooper October 1, 2013
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The process by which an eBay seller, after seeing another seller's Buy it Now (BiN) price, lists their own similar item for a higher price.

Responsible for most eBay price inflations and the reselling market in general.
Doesn't have to apply to eBay, can also apply to brick-and-mortar stores and markets.
I can never find deals at pawn shops or thrift stores anymore due to the bin effect.
by Vee Are Trooper March 1, 2014
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