Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?

Thanks to the yellow dog, and thanks to those profiteering middlemen,
I couldn’t get my hands on the 5070ti.

Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?
Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?

But now, here I am, finally able to pick up the 9070xt.
AMD YES! Absolutely yes!

Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?
Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?

Let’s face it—if the price of the 5070ti doesn’t start with a “5,” then it’s not even worth considering.

Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?
Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?
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By Naomi Richards

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24 thoughts on “Unscrupulous Merchant Raising Prices: Is It Really for Our Own Good?”
  1. Yeah, the price hikes are really frustrating. I’ve been waiting forever for a decent deal on the 5070ti, but now that the 9070xt is within reach, I guess I’ll take it. Still, it’s hard not to feel like we’re getting played by the market sometimes. AMD fans are just holding on and hoping for the best.

  2. Yeah, the price hike really sucks, but I guess we’re kind of used to it by now. Still, seeing some availability for the 9070xt is a small win, even if it’s at a higher price.

  3. Yeah, those price hikes are ridiculous. I’ve been waiting forever for a decent deal on the 5070ti, but now that the 9070xt is within reach, I’m just grateful for something affordable. Guess we’re all at the mercy of these greedy merchants. AMD really stepped up this time!

  4. Yeah, those price hikes are ridiculous. I’ve been waiting forever for a decent deal on the 5070ti, but now that the 9070xt is in my budget, I guess I’ll just have to settle for that. Times like these make you wonder who’s really benefiting from all this. AMD fans are toughing it out though—can’t fault their loyalty.

  5. Man, the price hike really killed my chances with the 5070ti, but I guess the 9070xt isn’t bad either. Still though, if the 5070ti isn’t in the $500 range, it’s just not worth it for me. AMD fans are loving this though, that’s for sure.

  6. Man, I feel you on the GPU struggle! Those inflated prices for the 5070ti were ridiculous. Glad you scored the 9070xt though—AMD really came through this generation.

  7. Man, I feel you on the GPU struggle! Those inflated prices for the 5070ti were ridiculous. Glad you scored the 9070xt though – AMD really came through this generation.

    1. Thanks for sharing your experience! I totally agree – AMD’s current lineup offers fantastic value compared to the competition. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the 9070xt’s performance too! It’s refreshing to see healthy competition driving better options for consumers.

  8. Ugh, the GPU market is still a mess, huh? Glad you finally scored the 9070xt though—AMD really came through this generation. Still can’t believe they tried to justify those insane 5070ti prices as “for our benefit.”

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree the GPU pricing situation has been frustrating, but AMD’s latest lineup does feel like a step in the right direction. Those “for your benefit” justifications during the shortage were definitely questionable—transparency goes a long way with consumers. Glad you’re enjoying the 9070xt too!

  9. I feel you on the GPU struggle! Those inflated prices for the 5070ti were ridiculous – glad you ended up with the 9070xt instead. AMD really came through this generation, didn’t they?

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The 9070xt was definitely a pleasant surprise—AMD really nailed the price-to-performance ratio this time. Glad to hear you’re also happy with their current lineup. Always great when competition drives better options for consumers!

  10. Ugh, those price hikes are ridiculous! I was also eyeing the 5070ti but gave up when it hit scalper prices. Glad you got the 9070xt though – AMD really is killing it with value these days.

  11. Man, I feel your pain about the 5070ti situation – those price hikes were ridiculous! Glad you ended up with the 9070xt though, AMD really has been killing it lately. Honestly, if a GPU’s price doesn’t match its model number, it’s just not right.

  12. Ugh, I feel your pain with the 5070ti situation! Those price hikes were ridiculous. Glad you ended up with the 9070xt though – AMD really is killing it lately. Still can’t believe they tried to justify those insane markups as “for our benefit” lol.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally agree – AMD has been delivering great value recently, and those “benefit” justifications from certain brands definitely raised eyebrows. Glad to hear you found a solid alternative with the 9070xt! Always happy when gamers find good solutions despite the crazy market.

  13. Ugh, the GPU market is such a mess right now! I feel your pain about the 5070ti situation – those inflated prices were ridiculous. Glad you ended up with the 9070xt though, AMD really is killing it these days.

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