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this post was submitted on 25 Mar 2024
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Newegg came under new management years ago and has gone into the "drop-shipping for random shady merchants" business.
Do not use modern Newegg.
I was honestly not aware, though I do know there was a whole thing around price gouging for GPUs back in I think 2020?
What do you suggest as an alternative? (Not trying to prove a point, I'm genuinely curious)
Honestly, Amazon is perfectly fine. Or if you're lucky enough to have Micro Center near you, that. PCPartPicker checks multiple stores, so that's not a bad place to start, at least for current and historical pricing information.
I've never used it, but I know people who've used Facebook Marketplace for used computers/components. I've used eBay before plenty (even sold parts there).
Edit: You can also go direct to some manufacturers. EVGA often sells brand new and sometimes "B-Spec" components, often at a good price. I purchased a brand new PSU from them directly and got a great deal on it.