Customers buying multiple Gardenia EZ-Link charms at Compass One faced online criticism. Netizens accused them of selfishness. Others urged avoiding scalpers. The incident occurred during a collaboration launch. The vending machine sold limited edition items. Some shoppers bought in bulk. Critics called for boycott of scalpers. The debate highlights consumer behavior. Limited edition items attract high demand. Scalpers exploit this demand. The backlash shows public frustration. The situation remains unresolved.
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