Cheapest place to buy used GPU's in the UK?
Posted by NearbyCelebration130@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 17 comments
I've noticed a guy who has regular nearly new boxed RTX 3070's on a well know market place (I got one from him for £160 and it was immaculate).
I'm wondering where the hell does he get these from?
He's sold 6 in the last 2 weeks.
Gseff@reddit
I've seen a lot of ads for GPUsed the reviews seem good and was tempted to get an old 3070 from there for my partners build. Otherwise just eBay, Facebook or CEX
sporkeh01@reddit
CeX markup is insane tbf, wouldn't recommend.
Existing_Abies_4101@reddit
Ive bought loads from CEX. It's still much cheaper than new and you get a 5 year warranty. You can also trade in old bits, and again when you do it for store credit you get a better rate. Much less stressful and quicker / easier than selling on Ebay. Ive had buyers change their mind and lie to Ebay, or say they returned the item whe all I got back was stones in a box.
Ive had issues with CEX, like a monitor that was the wrong model, but you can return really easy with them and again, a 5 year warranty on used electronics is worth the extra money imo.
thatguyjames_uk@reddit
5 year warranty?> really?
Gseff@reddit
That's true but it is helped that the shop has a 5 year warranty though I'm not sure how effective that is for GPUs
thatguyjames_uk@reddit
good site, but now are profiteering. they had a 24gb card 2 months ago for £750 and now want £2299 for same thing
Far-Perspective3200@reddit
can u share links pal
Known-String-7306@reddit
Where to find that seller you speak of ?
NearbyCelebration130@reddit (OP)
Vinted but be careful the last one I bought was running hot so I had to change the thermal paste.
Sufficient-Rock7916@reddit
Ebayn other platforms but it's safer to buy new from like a local store or somethin
MrVendetta420@reddit
That's the problem, though there is like no local stores where i live that sell PC components unlike in the US. 20 years ago it was more common but now it's all online and even then there isn't many sites.
RyleighGamesDev@reddit
He probably refurbishes mining GPUs. Give them a clean and some new pads/paste and they look good as new. Pretty sure that's what happened with my 3070.
NearbyCelebration130@reddit (OP)
I'm not sure tbh, the one I got came in an immaculate box and heat pipes looked brilliant.
Antique_Surprise_763@reddit
Market place unfortunately. Lots of great deals and lots of scams so be careful.
ProZapz@reddit
I’d love to know who is selling them!
International_You_56@reddit
Try Alltrippers.
NornIron710@reddit
Facebook marketplace often has boomers selling their kids stuff for dirt cheap, but u gotta be more careful on there compared to sometime like Ebay.