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Okay, so some guy is willing to pay $400 Canadian for my microwave (R9 290X). I just put it up casually without expecting anyone to really buy it, but hey...selling something for a ridiculously high price is a good thing!

 

I have a few options here. First thing I gotta determine is whether or not I should keep the price or charge a little more, which might be risky but may also yield results. I can also just put it up on eBay, since the cheapest 290X on eBay right now is 470 dollars + taxes and shipping, which is ridiculous. The listing looks pretty popular, so I figure I can put up my 290X for around 430-450.

 

Then, I have an additional few options:

 

1) GTX 980 for $340 used, on Kijiji. Price may be negotiable, I dunno. Seems to be the best deal so far, since I can make 60 bucks while getting a faster, quieter, and more efficient card.

2) GTX Titan for $325 used, on Kijiji. Price firm. It's around 5-10% slower than my 290X, but I can make 75 bucks and also get that sexy reference cooler design...idk...(I'm stupid, I know...)

3) GTX 980 Ti, new from Newegg, for $500 plus tax and shipping. Works out to around 570 dollars. I'd definitely prefer not to spend that much, but if it's worth it, it's something I'm considering, especially if I can get a little more off of my 290X.

4) GTX 780 for $200. It's much slower than a 290X, but I get 200 dollars.............................................................................................moneymoneymoney

 

All prices are in Canadian dollars. The 980 looks like the best deal at the moment. 

 

Anyone got any ideas?

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the 980 seems like the best option. It's about on par with the 290x, but you don't get shafted by NVIDIA sponsored titles (such as Just Cause 3). Plus, when the mining bubble eventually pops, the 980 will probably go even cheaper, so you can have a supercool SLI setup.

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If you can sell your 290X at that price that is.... But really, no matter what you eventually get from the 290X, the 980 is a sweet deal

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1 hour ago, Jurrunio said:

If you can sell your 290X at that price that is.... But really, no matter what you eventually get from the 290X, the 980 is a sweet deal

he said a guy is willing to pay $400

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Just now, HunterSkater429 said:

he said a guy is willing to pay $400

I only saw the "430~450" bit. Thx

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I would get a 980 Ti, they are on eBay for ~350, almost the same cost as the 980. 

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4 hours ago, yathis said:

The 980 $340 is the best!

Yeah and it is not that bad as it is an upgraded GTX 970 and better in 4K gaming

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Update: the guy said he isn't interested anymore, and then I got this low baller who offered like 200 and then got all mad when I refused. 

 

Would posting on eBay be a decent option? How much should I put it up for? 

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12 hours ago, shadowbyte said:

the 980 seems like the best option. It's about on par with the 290x, but you don't get shafted by NVIDIA sponsored titles (such as Just Cause 3). Plus, when the mining bubble eventually pops, the 980 will probably go even cheaper, so you can have a supercool SLI setup.

My cheap H170 board doesn't support SLI, but yeah, the 980 looks like the best option. 

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Just leave it posted on where ever you have it up for sale. I left my 380x for sale for 3 weeks before someone bought it for my asking price of $220. If you get at least $350 for it then get a 980ti or something. 

 

You are gonna get a lot of low-ball offers though, people are pissed that there is a GPU shortage. 

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Would any of you guys be interested in a 290X for 400? Or 300 USD?

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31 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

Would any of you guys be interested in a 290X for 400? Or 300 USD?

try reddit hardware swap

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Just now, luigi90210 said:

try reddit hardware swap

 

Have my listing up, but no luck so far.

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Just now, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

 

Have my listing up, but no luck so far.

post it everywhere, craigslist, letgo, offerup, reddit, ect.

 

someone will pick it up eventually, just keep up to date with pricing and adjust your pricing accordingly 

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