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Rocks for RTX: GPU Buyer's Shocking Delivery
3 Dec
Summary
- Customer received rocks instead of a $1,200 RTX 5080 GPU.
- Best Buy refused to replace the stolen or swapped graphics card.
- Past incidents include similar scams with expensive GPUs and tech.
A startling incident has emerged where a customer expecting a high-value RTX 5080 graphics card from Best Buy instead found a box of rocks. The transaction, which involved a $1,200 GPU, began on November 25 and the package arrived on November 28. Upon receiving it, the buyer noticed the seal had been disturbed, only to discover the rocks carefully bubble-wrapped inside.
Compounding the frustration, Best Buy has reportedly reneged on its initial promise to replace the card. After an initial statement suggesting a replacement was en route, the company allegedly reversed its decision following an internal investigation. This situation, while currently based on a Reddit post, highlights a persistent issue of package tampering and theft affecting valuable electronics.
This event is reminiscent of other scams, including a past instance where a $3,000 RTX 5090 was replaced by backpacks. In that case, a retailer identified compromised units originating from a factory in China. Such incidents underscore the importance of secure packaging and suggest a need for increased vigilance throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing to final delivery.
