[awholeham]

So I currently have an Nvidia GPU that id like to swap with a higher end model on amazon. Physically they both look identical, same size and all, but the S/N is marked on the backplate.

I suppose I could swap the backplate, but then I’m left with a weird bastard GPU If I ever have an issue.

Do amazon returns folk actually check this? Or do they just check item looks like the box and weighs the same?

And do they ever install the GPU’s in a system to be able to see if it’s not the right one? I only ask this because I’ve gotten a warehouse deals GPU before that was defective that had a sheet saying it was tested...

[mothered]

Whether they check, depends on their workload.

Why not opt for the wrong Item received method?

[tedownyiskinm]

Alternatively, and just thinking off the cuff here could you purchase a PC that has the card in you want. Swap the card and send the PC back claiming it's blue screening a lot or some other fault.

[awholeham]

I would do the wrong item, but my GPU is not currently listed so I imagine it would be obvious that they didn’t have any to potentially send as a wrong item.

The only one with that GPU is about $3500 CAD, don’t really want to front that much incase something goes bad and I’m stuck with it.

[awholeham]

Whether they check, depends on their workload.

Why not opt for the wrong Item received method?

If I were to do wrong item, I was thinking a loom of paper as it seems to have about the same item weight (5.75lb GPU vs 5.85lb paper).

Also do you typically actually call/chat them when doing wrong item? Or just choose wrong item on the automatic return system?

Just a bit worried because this GPU is $1700 CAD.

I have about a year old account with close to 9k spent, definitely a fair few legitimate returns but only ever one wrong item claim 4 months back... Do you think I would be flagged?

[NoodlePoodle]

How heavy is a typical GPU that's similar to 2080ti?

[awholeham]

How heavy is a typical GPU that's similar to 2080ti?

Depends the manufacturer. My Strix 2070 is 5.2LB with packaging. Anywhere from 5-6LB depending on cooler design I’d say.

[xxtripodxx]

I can tell you about my experience
I recently got a Geforce GTX 1050 mini 2 gigs from the Facebook marketplace, I paid 60$ for it, then  I ordered the same video card from amazon,
but the 4 gig mini version, it that was selling at 244$, what I did is swap the stickers on the video card (serial model and PN) I use a hairdryer to heat the stickers and make the swap.
replaced everything as original, and also put it back in the amazon shipping box, then...  I smashed the box by jumping on a corner to make it look like it was damaged in the shipping process,
so immediately asked for a refund as damaged item/box, it worked but you gotta make this process fast so it won't look suspicious, like an hour after receiving the package,  it did the trick and worked for me.

[mothered]

Whether they check, depends on their workload.

Why not opt for the wrong Item received method?

If I were to do wrong item, I was thinking a loom of paper as it seems to have about the same item weight (5.75lb GPU vs 5.85lb paper).

Also do you typically actually call/chat them when doing wrong item? Or just choose wrong item on the automatic return system?

Just a bit worried because this GPU is $1700 CAD.

As long as they "stock" the Item, you can use anything you like.

In terms of the gateway for the SE, I prefer the auto return- there's no room for questions raised as there Is with chat.

[awholeham]

Whether they check, depends on their workload.

Why not opt for the wrong Item received method?

If I were to do wrong item, I was thinking a loom of paper as it seems to have about the same item weight (5.75lb GPU vs 5.85lb paper).

Also do you typically actually call/chat them when doing wrong item? Or just choose wrong item on the automatic return system?

Just a bit worried because this GPU is $1700 CAD.

As long as they "stock" the Item, you can use anything you like.

In terms of the gateway for the SE, I prefer the auto return- there's no room for questions raised as there Is with chat.

Have you ever had a wrong item denied? Kind of curious what way that goes.

They do indeed stock the item I’m looking to switch. And it seems to be right on for weight. My only concern is due to the value of them item they won’t want to play ball.