Lucky PC builder snipes $2,000 ROG Astral RTX 5080 on Facebook Marketplace for $500 — gets a nearly 75% discount card that 'works perfectly'
A PC enthusiast scored a significant deal by purchasing a used ROG Astral RTX 5080 GPU for $500 on Facebook Marketplace. The GPU, originally priced at nearly $2,000, was in good condition and worked perfectly after the purchase. This transaction highlights the ongoing challenges in the PC component market, where prices have surged due to various shortages.
- ▪The ROG Astral RTX 5080 was listed for $500, a substantial discount from its retail price of $1,949.99.
- ▪The seller initially considered backing out of the deal after receiving a higher offer but ultimately honored the original agreement.
- ▪The enthusiast reported that the GPU worked perfectly after testing it.
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PC Components GPUs Lucky PC builder snipes $2,000 ROG Astral RTX 5080 on Facebook Marketplace for $500 — gets a nearly 75% discount card that 'works perfectly' News By Jowi Morales published 30 May 2026 The deal almost got away, too. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: u/Sycosisv) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter An enthusiast who has a habit of browsing Facebook Marketplace for great bargains just stumbled upon a deal of a lifetime.
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