One of Zotac’s latest RTX 5090 graphics cards recently fetched an impressive $6,600 during an eBay auction. The specific model that sold is the Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked Triple Fan SKU, which is currently priced at $2,249.99 on Micro Center, although it is not available for purchase. The seller of this graphics card mentioned that they had just acquired it from Micro Center, meaning they earned a profit of over $4,000 in just a few days, thanks to a remarkable 193% markup.
Scalpers and Resellers
It’s common to see scalpers and resellers asking outrageous fixed prices for in-demand items like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. While we’ve reported on this before, the recent eBay auction for an AIB RTX 5090 that ended at $6,600 adds a new layer to this discussion. Interestingly, the Zotac model is not even the priciest option available, as the Asus Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Astral LC is listed for $3,099.99 at Micro Center. If you calculate a 193% markup on that price, the Asus card would reach a jaw-dropping $9,083.
Global Scalping Trends
A similar trend is happening in Japan where PC fans are vocalizing their frustrations over reseller prices on platforms like Yahoo Auctions. As of now, an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 is available with a fixed price of 1,000,000 yen, which is around $6,445. Additionally, another MSI Gaming Trio board has received 33 bids and is currently listed at 651,000 yen, just under $4,200, with about 18 hours left for eager or affluent gamers to potentially line the pockets of scalpers.
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