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Buying an RX 6800 from a Scalper at a reasonable price.

SerHoneyBadger
By SerHoneyBadger
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It is sealed. I'm having a friend who lives close check it out. What are the key things to keep in mind when checking the package and Card.

I'm aware of the many scammers out there how will i be sure it is the RX 6800?

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'Reasonable' and 'Scalper' don't often go together... Define 'reasonable'.

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Don't do it.

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That was my final offer. And i will check the contents myself before transferring the money.

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What i wanna know is how to check if the contents are real. Being sealed is the best indicator ofc. But what else to look out for?

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A buddy of mine bought a Xbox Series X and the site where he buyed it on vanished.

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You are creating your own paradox - if you already feel it could be a scam, think about it.  If you still want to take the risk, do it - but the end result (hopefully a card you wanted) is nothing we here can help you with or guarantee - unfortunately I guarantee they wont let you break plastic until you pay for it.

 

Just FYI a coworker of mine got a couple S20's off Facebook Marketplace the other day...sealed in the box - both were fakes.  She paid $400 each.  That should have been the indicator.  But she wouldnt listen.  Just info sharing.

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