alt Hacker NewsI don't understand this. I'm looking at prices on some Asian store fronts and it's nowhere even remotely near these. I'm looking at DDR5-6000 2x16 for about $130, with no apparent limits.
Even with tariffs, transport, and other fees, you could get this to the US for way less than $400. I doubt the market could be this inefficient - in other words I don't think I just found a get rich quick scheme. So, what gives?
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Yeah, that's the spot market price, small sellers are more nimble, big platform sellers however probably feel the need to price in supply risks.
Shouldn't be recycled chips too, as those were always older gens. I bought one ddr3 dirt cheap and no issues.
Aus stock was cheap a couple of weeks ago, it's caught up though. I'd snatch it up if you need it.
The market is inefficient. Also, if you are in a small country, the demand is not there. So the seller will sell with regular prices. The stock will also be very low to export it back to where it came from.
Is it possible they are fakes?
The current prices are a response to future stock, not current. It's 100% retailers price gouging with their current stock that they got for cheap because they know there will be limited stock in the near future. Asian retailers may be more honest and keep their margins the same, but will catch up in a month or two.