Nvidia’s RTX 5090 graphics card is still absurdly expensive—but at least it’s no longer highway robbery. Recent eBay sales data compiled by a Reddit user shows average prices for the GPU have dropped from $6,000 at launch to roughly $4,000, though they remain well above Nvidia’s MSRP amid ongoing shortages.
- Supply vs. scalpers: The RTX 5090, part of Nvidia’s Blackwell series, saw eBay listings spike to $10,000 shortly after launch due to limited stock, echoing past GPU scarcity cycles. Prices now show tighter clustering, with standard deviation dropping from $1,121.98 (Jan 30–Mar 21) to $145.60 in March.
- Global adjustments: Nvidia cut European RTX 50-series prices by nearly 5% as the Euro strengthened against the dollar, lowering the RTX 5090 to €2,229. Availability remains sparse, however, with most units still funneling to resellers.
Nvidia confirmed it’s working with partners to address supply chain bottlenecks and stabilize stock. The company expects prices to gradually align closer to MSRP as production scales, though it hasn’t provided a timeline. For now, buyers face a simple choice: wait for official retailers to restock or risk paying scalpers’ premiums.
