Question Amazon 'returned' graphics cards?

[waynewal]

Looking at some of the 'used' higher end graphics cards on Amazon site.
Anyone have experience with buying one?
Partly shying away as wondering who used tham and for what and how long - cant be too long as the return window rather tight.
Yes if it doesn't work, can return it...
Thanks
Looking at the RTX 4070Ti

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Yeah most of the GPU could be sent back because they changed there mind and with expensive products they check them to make sure its correct modal and s.n they sent back and not a swap!. But buying use is always a gamble but with amazon think they offer return window. But buying brand new one gives you abit extra security and such! Abit off advice check price of used 4070ti vs new 4070ti and see the price difference because would buy new one if price difference is not that much

 

[waynewal]

Yeah most of the GPU could be sent back because they changed there mind and with expensive products they check them to make sure its correct modal and s.n they sent back and not a swap!. But buying use is always a gamble but with amazon think they offer return window. But buying brand new one gives you abit extra security and such! Abit off advice check price of used 4070ti vs new 4070ti and see the price difference because would buy new one if price difference is not that much

Thank you - yes, a gamble - a[[appreciate the input.
Founf one reader here who bought a high end, sent it back for a refund. Bought a used one of the same type & brand - and got his back! LOL!

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Thank you - yes, a gamble - a[[appreciate the input.
Founf one reader here who bought a high end, sent it back for a refund. Bought a used one of the same type & brand - and got his back! LOL!

Thats an really lucky person to get his gpu back with cheaper price and full refund

 

[zx128k]

Many people have had bad experiences with refurbished items. Most with them being untested and not really refurbished. The stuff I get of ebay is the same. Not cleared, as little work done to the item to get it working. If you get that one good guy that does the work, refurbished is good value. Its been a mixed bag for me.

 

[Randi Poling]

I would SUGGEST if you do go the route of buying used on Amazon, record a video of you opening the actual package it ships in, then opening the box, and verifying the Graphics Card is what you ordered and the condition that its in, along with a shot of the SN (which should be on a sticker).

That will protect you if they try to claim that you did/swapped anything.

 

[zx128k]

I would SUGGEST if you do go the route of buying used on Amazon, record a video of you opening the actual package it ships in, then opening the box, and verifying the Graphics Card is what you ordered and the condition that its in, along with a shot of the SN (which should be on a sticker).

That will protect you if they try to claim that you did/swapped anything.

Worlds best advice. You will never know how your new pet brick will perform.

 

[waynewal]

Amazon is generally known for taking returns absent a lot of problem, however this time Amazon declined to discount after it got the phony designs.

phony designs? Any particular brands that are counterfeit?
Thanks!

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

phony designs? Any particular brands that are counterfeit?
Thanks!

I think any brand expensive or cheap can be counterfelt

 

[punkncat]

My greatest concern would be whether the original manufacturer warranty was still intact. If not, it would take an astounding discount to make that consideration. Most Amazon renewed stuff is only 90 days at the most. Used, I don't know because I have never found a deal enticing enough to pull on.

 

[waynewal]

My greatest concern would be whether the original manufacturer warranty was still intact. If not, it would take an astounding discount to make that consideration. Most Amazon renewed stuff is only 90 days at the most. Used, I don't know because I have never found a deal enticing enough to pull on.

Thanks for the input - wonder if any way to check serial number when I get it?

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Thanks for the input - wonder if any way to check serial number when I get it?

There should be sticker on gpu with s/n

 

[USAFRet]

My greatest concern would be whether the original manufacturer warranty was still intact. If not, it would take an astounding discount to make that consideration. Most Amazon renewed stuff is only 90 days at the most. Used, I don't know because I have never found a deal enticing enough to pull on.

For GPUs, I don't think any of the major manufacturers give a warranty on used devices.
Non-transferable.

 

[DSzymborski]

For GPUs, I don't think any of the major manufacturers give a warranty on used devices.
Non-transferable.

EVGA!

 

[punkncat]

For GPUs, I don't think any of the major manufacturers give a warranty on used devices.
Non-transferable.

I have read, but not verified that some PC parts are not guaranteed at all unless you buy them from specific retail outlets. An article that I read indicated that buying certain parts from Amazon or the likes of eBay invalidated them. Specifically, the question was raised regarding a part purchased from one of the Best Buy "blowout" prices on eBay, branded and advertized as coming FROM them, but once sold through eBay that the warranty was invalidated.

I am not sure how a person would be able to know in cases like this.

 

[USAFRet]

I have read, but not verified that some PC parts are not guaranteed at all unless you buy them from specific retail outlets. An article that I read indicated that buying certain parts from Amazon or the likes of eBay invalidated them. Specifically, the question was raised regarding a part purchased from one of the Best Buy "blowout" prices on eBay, branded and advertized as coming FROM them, but once sold through eBay that the warranty was invalidated.

I am not sure how a person would be able to know in cases like this.

Generally, sold from a verified/authorized reseller is good.
Fleabay, not good.

Amazon...if Sold and Shipped by Amazon, good.
From a 3rd party on Amazon Marketplace, not good.

 

[waynewal]

There should be sticker on gpu with s/n

Sorry, meant is there a way to check the serial number against known mfr serial numbers to spot bogus cards....
tnx!

 

[USAFRet]

Sorry, meant is there a way to check the serial number against known mfr serial numbers to spot bogus cards....
tnx!

Go to the manufacturers warranty site.
There is usually a way to enter a S/N and check its warranty status.

Addendum: This is ONLY to maybe verify the S/N is an actual valid S/N.
NOT to get you a warranty.

 

[Eximo]

Near as I can tell, only Gigabyte may offer a warranty from manufacture date. But they also recently denied all the broken 30 series cards that cracked at the PCIe slot. So, not the best reputation in honoring it. They also have 4 year warranty from original sales, so they have that going for them.

ASUS specifically states you must be the original purchaser and have proof of purchase.

MSI is a little vague, but they don't implicitly state the manufacturer's warranty doesn't cover the card through multiple owners.

There are also shorter warranties on refurbished cards, usually six months or 1 year depending on who makes it.

I can't get the Acer page to load properly, they seem to have lots of pages for each product series...

AsRock is full of CYA wording, so probably not that good. Very generic as well and doesn't have a list of lengths by product or category even. Basically, contact us.

I would say these days, you are mostly on your own if something goes wrong with a used card.

 

[waynewal]

Go to the manufacturers warranty site.
There is usually a way to enter a S/N and check its warranty status.

Addendum: This is ONLY to maybe verify the S/N is an actual valid S/N.
NOT to get you a warranty.

Thanks very much!