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JIMBOWz
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04-18-2020, 04:01 AM
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You just received an email about strong demand for the 5000 series and pre-orders surpassing shipment limits. Your order placed more than two hours before launch won’t be fulfilled until the end of March at the earliest. Are there any recommendations for purchasing at regular retail prices? This trend of buying items you won’t use and reselling them at higher prices is really misleading.
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JIMBOWz
04-18-2020, 04:01 AM #1

You just received an email about strong demand for the 5000 series and pre-orders surpassing shipment limits. Your order placed more than two hours before launch won’t be fulfilled until the end of March at the earliest. Are there any recommendations for purchasing at regular retail prices? This trend of buying items you won’t use and reselling them at higher prices is really misleading.

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Xiao__jian
Member
62
04-18-2020, 04:30 AM
#2
I think the main need is for personal use, suppliers are struggling to keep up, more individuals are assembling their own PCs or purchasing them than ever before. The ideal solution would be an app that notifies you when items are back in stock.
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Xiao__jian
04-18-2020, 04:30 AM #2

I think the main need is for personal use, suppliers are struggling to keep up, more individuals are assembling their own PCs or purchasing them than ever before. The ideal solution would be an app that notifies you when items are back in stock.

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gwendon
Junior Member
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04-18-2020, 12:39 PM
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I think this time there is a genuine need for the product and many people are buying it for that. But because of the nvidia fiasco, many scalpers jumped on this as they could smell the blood in the water... It's sickening really and retailers and suppliers should really rethink how products are released
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gwendon
04-18-2020, 12:39 PM #3

I think this time there is a genuine need for the product and many people are buying it for that. But because of the nvidia fiasco, many scalpers jumped on this as they could smell the blood in the water... It's sickening really and retailers and suppliers should really rethink how products are released

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Areis
Junior Member
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04-20-2020, 01:09 PM
#4
A good one is something that stands out positively.
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Areis
04-20-2020, 01:09 PM #4

A good one is something that stands out positively.

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JBRocket
Member
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04-20-2020, 05:03 PM
#5
The built-in email alerts for supported platforms will likely be your most effective option. This scenario seems unlike anything we've encountered before. Demand has risen due to increased free time globally, while supply remains limited. I don't believe scalping is the primary issue here. Those who paid high prices for scalping are justified in being exploited. Right now, AMD has largely surpassed Intel in performance, and Intel still struggles to regain ground. It's rare for consumers buying chips at retail prices to notice a substantial performance boost that would justify paying premium rates. I suspect you're facing a similar challenge. If you can find them through a retailer, purchase one. If not, holding until your order arrives won't cost you much.
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JBRocket
04-20-2020, 05:03 PM #5

The built-in email alerts for supported platforms will likely be your most effective option. This scenario seems unlike anything we've encountered before. Demand has risen due to increased free time globally, while supply remains limited. I don't believe scalping is the primary issue here. Those who paid high prices for scalping are justified in being exploited. Right now, AMD has largely surpassed Intel in performance, and Intel still struggles to regain ground. It's rare for consumers buying chips at retail prices to notice a substantial performance boost that would justify paying premium rates. I suspect you're facing a similar challenge. If you can find them through a retailer, purchase one. If not, holding until your order arrives won't cost you much.