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Bought a Ryzen CPU from Amazon, got an empty box
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I bought one 2 days ago as well, got it today, just the cpu cooler, no cpu.
It was a Ryzen 5700G, i went with used "Very Good", because fuck it just a cpu, but apparently that mean no actual cpu.
Returned and ordered another, new this time.
I've had similar issues with Amazon warehouse deals. Years ago they were a great deal and they actually labeled their condition accurately.
That sucks. I had no idea how prevalent this scam was.
It's a little different for Warehouse Deals. It's not unheard of for people to order something, then return either an empty box or with the item replaced with something around the same weight.
I remember purchasing a backpack sprayer off Warehouse Deals awhile back. The right box showed up but, after opening it up, it contained a children's wooden block set.
That is... unsettling