Mister-Gosh: Is it always like this, getting THAT slow the more you progress through rounds? Or was the decision to put 450 hitman a way of trolling us?
It depends on the item, the time of day, how many times it's been on sale in the past, how many items it had during previous rounds.
Sometimes things have been surprising. Infinity Engine games like Baldur's Gate did thousands of units during the first Insomnia. The more GOG piled them on, the more people bought them.
Honestly? It feels more like 50 copies of Hitman 2 was more of a troll move. I know someone who was trying to stay awake for the item, but finally gave up and went to bed.
Figuring they won't be thrilled when I tell them the amount involved after they wake up.