I've actually had great luck with GPU purchases.
Right before the pandemic started I bought an open box 5700xt for $300 and an open box EVGA black 2080ti for $800.
Then when I was home visiting my Mom for Christmas, on a whim, we drove to MicroCenter in Overland Park on Christmas Eve. I was about 12th in line when they opened. Everyone in front of me was buying 3070's and when I got to the counter the only thing they had left was a Asus ROG Strix AIO water cooled 6800xt for $900. I bought it with a big smile on my face.
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