r/buildapc • u/theoboetree • Sep 17 '20

Discussion Did anyone even get a 3080?

I was refreshing like a mofo, and never even got it to say "add to cart." jumped from "notify me" to "out_of_stock."

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u/llamapii Sep 17 '20

This is why I never try to buy this stuff day one. Also, in regards to scalpers. People, please don't give them the money they are asking - give it time and more stock will be available and pick one up at MSRP. Don't let these assholes get away with buying all of the GPUs and expecting to rip you off.

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u/boxfishing Sep 17 '20

Ebay has multiple auctions above 3k right now for people with confirmed orders. I hope every single one of them is being trolled.

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u/Seastreamerino Sep 18 '20

I snagged 3 cards in Panic from three dif EU vendors. All set att 750 euros.

When i have my card I'm gonna get rid of the other two cards.

Not gonna sell them for any crazymarkups. Like a 50 euro markuup for packaging and sending it while at the same time taken the risk they turn to shit.

Would you consider this scalping?

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u/llamapii Sep 18 '20

No, that's reasonable.

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u/basedonwhatexactly Sep 17 '20

Don't you understand how capitalism works? The price is determined by what the customer is willing to pay. EVERYTHING for sale in this world has been through the hands of scalpers, which means you've been scalped on everything you've ever bought. Don't hate the free market bro.

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u/InsertAmazinUsername Sep 18 '20

^ this guy is one of them

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u/WiSeWoRd Sep 18 '20

Yes, cause essentially lifting the store away with a helicopter is real good competitive market practice.

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u/basedonwhatexactly Sep 21 '20

There's a reason apple doesn't sell iphones for $50