Scalpers Flip NVIDIA RTX 5090 for $6,000 Amid Shortages

Scalpers have jacked up prices for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, reselling it for $6,000—triple the $2,000 MSRP.

The GPU sold out instantly at retailers like Best Buy and Newegg, with buyers facing order issues and no Founders Edition availability on NVIDIA’s official store.

A similar situation hit the RTX 5080, now reselling for $2,000–$2,200, double its $1,000 MSRP. While eBay removed some listings for policy violations, verified sellers continue cashing in.

The frenzy stems from Blackwell chip shortages, delaying production and throttling supply. Manufacturers like MSI received fewer chips than expected, worsening availability.

Analysts warn that shortages could persist for months, with no immediate supply boost in sight. For now, buyers are left hoping NVIDIA ramps up production.