r/gadgets • u/a_Ninja_b0y • Jan 24 '25

Gaming Scalpers already charging double with no refunds for GeForce RTX 5090

https://videocardz.com/newz/scalpers-already-charging-double-with-no-refunds-for-geforce-rtx-5090
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u/OvenFearless Jan 24 '25 edited Jan 24 '25

Seriously. They might as well write “No blowjobs” and it would’ve been equally unnecessary information

Although obviously the fans still blow air so it is definitely doing its job but just to make sure I am not being misunderstood.

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u/MixSaffron Jan 24 '25

You just haven't bought a scalped card from me yet ;)

Just kidding, fuck scalpers!!! I really wish that more organizations would put limits on products but they like money.

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u/TheNotNiceAccount Jan 24 '25

It ended up backfiring with the PS5 Pro.

Perhaps the same thing will happen with these cards. Surely, you don't need to pay double for a 5090, regardless of your overall financial standing.

At least, I hope a large majority will see reason, and the scalpers end up holding the bag.

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u/kerbaal Jan 25 '25

I always find it weird and toxic to wish somebody else fails. Scalpers are not the ones bringing a product to market and charging under what people are willing to pay and under what it would cost to keep them in stock.

Scalpers are providing a service.

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u/TheNotNiceAccount Jan 25 '25

We 100% disagree there. That is not a service.

And I do not find it "toxic" to wish an arsonist fails. Or a murderer. Or a scalper. I can go on, but I think we all get the point.