I found a listing for a 2×16GB RAM kit priced at $166.97 and I'm not sure whether the price is legitimate. After looking closer, it seems the listed price may actually be for a single stick, which would make two sticks cost about $333.94. The item is sold by a third-party seller rather than Walmart, and I'm concerned because the seller reviews appear suspicious. Should I avoid this listing entirely, or is there a safe way to verify it?
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Third-party marketplace listings like this can be risky even when the store itself is reputable. You may technically have a return window, but proving what arrived and getting a refund can become a hassle. Look for RAM sold directly by a trusted retailer, or consider reputable used listings if you’re buying older DDR4 memory. Good deals can disappear quickly, so verify the seller and exact kit capacity before purchasing.
The price is probably shown per individual stick, not for the full 2×16GB kit. That would explain why two sticks would cost roughly twice as much. Either way, check the seller carefully before ordering, because the seller reputation here is the bigger warning sign.
I’d avoid it. The item isn’t sold directly by Walmart, and the third-party seller has multiple reviews accusing them of scams. A low price isn’t worth dealing with missing, counterfeit, or completely different hardware.
That makes sense. I initially thought the displayed price covered both sticks, but the seller reviews make me think I should skip it.