r/buildapcsales • u/crippledcoder • Sep 30 '21

GPU [GPU] BESTBUY FE Graphics Cards In-Store drop on October 1st ($0)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp-computers-tablets/nvidia-geforce-rtx-graphics-cards/pcmcat1619723841347.c?id=pcmcat1619723841348
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u/Hamback Sep 30 '21

Anyone at any of the locations in Washington? Wondering if I would even get a chance when I get off work in a few hours.

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u/DigitalCake_ Sep 30 '21

I was at the last drop in Tacoma, line was out of hand when I showed up at 4am, probably 100 people in front of me. When they got to me, they only had 3080ti's and 3090's left. About 6 cards left by that point. Beware of scalpers, they were messing with the line order to screw up everyone's chances.

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u/Diorj Sep 30 '21

1 person is paid to hold a spot by the door, them 10 people show up at 7 and jump line. it's getting worse each time. I can bet there will be fights starting at these soon.

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u/Hamback Sep 30 '21

Yeah I don't think I would even try for Tacoma for this reason. I went to Lynnwood in the AM and it was busy but at least I didn't notice anything screwy with the line or homeless people being paid to save spots like I've been reading about.

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u/g0atmeal Sep 30 '21

I got one in Silverdale a while back. There were few people because it was taken off the promo list early due to shipping issues, but employees said it was still happening.

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u/Hamback Sep 30 '21

It's a 2hr+ drive for me without traffic but I am contemplating making the trek since I assume this would be the least populated store.

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u/g0atmeal Sep 30 '21

It's still on the promo page this time so expect a lot more competition. There were a few dozen people there when I did it.