RTX 5090 Pre-Orders Already Being Sold For Up To $6000 Before Release

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RTX 5090 Scalping Has Already Begun!

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  • Nvidia’s RTX 5090 pre-orders are already being listed for up to $6000 and similar absurd price tags on eBay.
  • Gamers who want to get the GPU at launch might have no choice but to indulge in these offers.
  • Past rumors have suggested that the flagship GPU’s availability will be extremely tight during the launch period.

Ever since Nvidia announced the RTX 50 lineup during the CES 2025 event, many gamers have been desperately hoping to secure these new GPUs ahead of the launch period.

It’s moments like these where scalpers come into play; we’ve recently stumbled across new listings on eBay where the company’s flagship GPU, the RTX 5090, is being listed at double or triple its MSRP price.

Why it matters: Scalpers are already taking advantage of the desperation of gamers by overpricing RTX 5090 pre-orders on eBay.

RTX 5090 is already being sold at two or even three times its original MSRP tag on eBay.
The RTX 5090 pre-orders are being sold at two or even three times the original MSRP on eBay.

The pre-orders are going as high as $7000 even before the launch, with many averaging around $4000.

These eBay listings have also confirmed that many gamers are engaging with them, as a lot of bids are being placed. It’s worth noting that the original price of the GPU is labeled to be $1,999 only.

RTX 5090’s availability has been rumored to be extremely tight during launch, with business-to-business (B2B) dealers and local wholesale distributors possibly not receiving any stock during the early days. It explains why gamers are ready to eat up these absurd prices.

The GPU does not officially go on sale until 30 January, but consumers might not be able to secure many units if history repeats itself. The eBay listings also indicate that scalpers already have measures in place to secure GPUs and sell them at a premium.

Similar measures were observed during the release of the RTX 30 series in 2020, which suffered from a supply shortage.

Black Myth: Wukong 28FPS RTX 4090
Black Myth: Wukong only hits 29 FPS on RTX 5090 at 4K without using DLSS 4.

Regardless, reviews have revealed that the flagship GPU offers a 27% performance boost over the RTX 4090 at 4K native gameplay.

The various RTX 5090 models are considered quite expensive by gamers, and the Nvidia CEO has defended the exorbitant price tags. So, selling these flagship GPUs at such high rates could also backfire for scalpers—if enough gamers don’t rush to buy them, that is.

Do you think scalpers will benefit greatly from these absurd prices, or will these attempts result in a loss at the end? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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