msi Is MSI on their shit again?

[Nen]

So I live in the UK and was thinking of checking the price or 3080s and I found this listing from MSI, with a price that's double MSRP in the UK which is 649 bucks. Is MSI scalping again or is there something I'm not aware of behind this listing? 

Link to the listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08HM4V2DH?pf_rd_r=98GDZPTN9MK8B2E3WJWE&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e

[RAS_3885]

Not MSI selling it.

 

[Roswell]

That’s not a listing from MSI. Even if it was, they can list their cards at whatever price they want.

[Fasauceome]

that makes two this week for some MSI accusations

 

I don't like MSI's business practices but at least gotta distribute accurate blame.

1 minute ago, Vitamanic said:

That’s not a listing from MSI. Even if it was, they can list their cards at whatever price they want.

well, the last time they did this it was potentially illegal, MSI was caught scalping their own cards through a controlled third party for a short period. But they administered refunds for the products.

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, Vitamanic said:

That’s not a listing from MSI. Even if it was, they can list their cards at whatever price they want.

actually they cant because they are one of the producers. 

[Roswell]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

 

well, the last time they did this it was potentially illegal, MSI was caught scalping their own cards through a controlled third party for a short period. But thhhey administered refunds for the products.

I meant if they’re listing it themselves. As far as what they did previously... I’m not super familiar. I don’t think it’s illegal to do what you said, but I could be wrong.

[Roswell]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

actually they cant because they are one of the producers. 

They’re allowed to sell and list their products for whatever price they want to. There’s no government agency telling manufacturers how to price their electronics.

[Bad5ector]

10 minutes ago, Vitamanic said:

meant if they’re listing it themselves. As far as what they did previously... I’m not super familiar.

They had a subsidiary that is under their corporate umbrella that is only supposed to sell B-stock, or return type products, sell some of their 30xx series cards at double the MSRP during the height of the shortages. I don't think it was MSI intentionally doing it, more of a lonewolf who ran the shop, but still underhanded and they were caught. So they offered refunds on the difference that was charged.

 

What the OP is showing us, looks to be just another Scalper, not affiliated with MSI. Just happens that they are selling an MSI card. The devil is in the details. 

[Jurrunio]

12 minutes ago, Vitamanic said:

They’re allowed to sell and list their products for whatever price they want to. There’s no government agency telling manufacturers how to price their electronics.

Then it's they cant if they want to maintain their rep. I dont think Nvidia will let it slip tho

[LogicalDrm]

-> Moved to Graphics Cards

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Just gonna say that artificially inflating any prices would be bit odd practice if competition is not doing same. You will lose both money and reputation by doing that. Not worth it.