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There's not a big secondary market in unopened $15 gloves. And I really doubt the used listings are a big deal. So I don't think that's a notable factor here.

They also have a fundamental interest in protecting the reputation of their product, which is definitely at risk from someone burning themselves with counterfeit gloves.

I don’t know if blatant trademark infringement and fraudulent misrepresentation makes for a valid secondary market. It’s crime.