I found a listing for a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING OC 24GB GPU on Facebook Marketplace for just $930 AUD ($600 USD). The seller is upgrading to a 5090 and claims the card is in like-new condition. However, the seller's account has a star rating of about 3 and several one-star reviews. Another listing I came across is for an MSI GeForce RTX 4080 for $900 AUD, but that seller has no reviews and joined recently. I have suspicions this might be a scam since 4090s are typically priced around $6000. Should I be cautious about these deals?
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You’re spot on; we don’t call that a steal, we call it a scam! Just be really careful about this sort of listing. It's better to pass than risk losing money.
Totally agree! If the seller is making excuses to ship the card or dodging a meet-up, it's a 100% scam. If they’re open to you testing it in person, that’s a better sign, but be cautious. Always make sure you can verify the product before handing over cash—there are tons of scams with graphics cards where they look legit but are missing crucial parts.
But I get that you wouldn't want to let randoms into your home either. It's tricky!
Honestly, that price is a huge red flag. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. A seller who’s about to buy a 5090 likely knows the real value of a 4090, which would be much higher than what’s listed here. It feels like you already suspect this but just want some reassurance to not go for it.
100% scam! Those prices are absurdly low for a 4090. If they were really selling it at that rate, there’s a catch—either the card is broken, fake, or it's just a bait to get your money.
Yeah, for sure! I’d definitely take a friend along if I went to check it out—it’s better to be safe.