XFX HD 5970 Black Edition on Ebay

[ivanho614]

I was on ebay today just searching around and I came across the XFX HD 5970 Black Edition (the one that comes in a gun lol) anyhow as of my post it is going for close to 10,500 dollars with 20 bids OMGGGGGGGG.

Honestly why would anybody pay that much? But if you are interested place your bids now lol.

http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-HD-5970-Bla...tu=UCC&otn=20&ps=63&clkid=8971199164599890422

BTW here are two promo clips put together by XFX for the gpu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dWziA_u5OU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJtgg-qeeEA

 

[AMDFTW]

LOL bit extreme i wonder if its a awsome overclocker couple that with a AMD TWKER and your set

 

[Runebeard]

Ahhhhh I seeeeeee. I've heard rumours about this card, as the seller states it comes in a special "gun" style case and is limited edition whilst also being an "Eyefinity 6" card. I assume it must be XFX's cream of the crop, in terms of chips, and clocks like a b****! Still, at current rates, that's nearly £7k in English monies, which is ridiculous even for a limitied edition - I mean, even the Asus Mars didn't cost anwhere near that much and NVidia stuff is always more expensive than ATi!

 

[alexhull24]

Was #68 the one XFX mentioned in that email saying it had gone missing? So for all their viral marketing, it's on fleabay. Just shows that there are some people out there who'll pay crazy money for all sorts.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Was #68 the one XFX mentioned in that email saying it had gone missing? So for all their viral marketing, it's on fleabay. Just shows that there are some people out there who'll pay crazy money for all sorts.

Its not missing its all a publicity stunt. This has been leaked on purpose because they know the Asus Ares is going to spank it when released.

 

[alexhull24]

Yeah I get that it's for publicity and the email was all marketing, but it looks like the auction is genuine! Who'd buy it for that much? Unless I'm missing something and it's a fake auction?

 

[tinytomlogan]

Its to get forums talking and get free promo for the launch. Its working mores the pitty.

 

[ivanho614]

Yeah its quite obvious this is some marketing stunt, In the next few days no doubt this will be on all the gadget blogs, also I guarantee the auction is real but im sure there all inside bidders.

 

[Brooksie]

Ahh didn't see this thread.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?32804-XFX-promotion-for-the-5970&p=372394#post372394

Admins move my thread into this one if possible.

Heres the second email:

Dear XFX patriot,

Thank you for your involvement in the XFX HD 5970 Black Edition Limited campaign. Due entirely to the global network of XFX owners, our Gamertainment Appeal for information leading us to #68 was successful! .

We received thousands of e-mails giving us leads to find our illusive product #68.

In return for your participation, ONE LUCKY WINNER chosen at random from our worldwide database of fans WILL RECEIVE ONE of our coveted XFX HD 5970 Black Edition Limited graphics cards. So, if this email has been sent to your email address, you are eligible to win and you don't have to do a thing.

The winner will be announced on the launch date of the XFX HD 5970 Black Edition Limited on our official XFX Europe Facebook and also the XFX Girl page. Be sure to check there to see if you are the lucky winner!

The item listing of Product #68 eBay is a valid auction. The winning bid is a binding contract and the winner will be committed to purchasing the item. This particular card will be a fully warranted product from XFX. In addition, this highly collectible piece of gaming history comes with the wooden crate featured in the videos and is signed by the XFX girls and cast of the promotion.

The official debut of XFX TV - showing the Gamertainment promo for the XFX HD 5970 Black Edition Limited and many more awesome Gamertainment releases is coming soon... Play Hard.

Sincerely,

XFX

 

[Bungral]

I don't see that it's a bad thing that the marketing is working.

Fair play to them for going a bit further and being a little more imaginative with their advertising.

 

[Spence]

@Bungral

Agreed