Nvidia RTX 5090 Prices Soar to $9,000 on eBay as Fake Listings Surge

Yesterday, the Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 hit the market. These powerful, premium GPUs sold out rapidly across most retailers, leaving many eager buyers empty-handed.

Consequently, scalping has surged on platforms like eBay, particularly for the RTX 5090. Within hours of launch, units were resold for over $6,000, with prices now peaking at $9,000—a 350% markup from the $1,999 MSRP.

The RTX 5090’s appeal extends beyond gaming to AI workloads, attracting startups and businesses seeking affordable alternatives to Nvidia’s pricier Datacenter GPUs. For many, the RTX 5090 is the best option, despite inflated aftermarket costs.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 – Photos

However, gamers are fighting back against the shortage and scalping. eBay is now flooded with fake listings designed to deceive buyers, offering mere images of the RTX 5090 instead of the actual card.

One listing brazenly states: "Bots and scalpers welcome. Humans beware: you’ll receive an 8x8-inch framed photo of the RTX 5090, not the GPU itself. Frame sourced from Target. HUMANS, DO NOT BUY.”

Another listing, sold for $2,457, clarifies: “GeForce RTX 5090 (Picture Only - Not the Actual Item),” emphasizing no refunds for the photo, which isn’t the GPU itself.

The core issue stems from Nvidia’s dominance in the high-end GPU market. With AMD’s RX 9070 series unlikely to challenge Nvidia’s performance lead and Intel trailing, Nvidia faces little competition. The card shortage and steep prices create a tough landscape for high-end PC builders and enthusiasts.