NVIDIA CMP 170HX sellers on Alibaba allegedly doubled prices after jailbreak news
Hannibalj2ca · reddit · 2026-07-21
A Reddit buyer says NVIDIA CMP 170HX cards on Alibaba and eBay have become hard to price after a reported jailbreak-related exploit changed market expectations.
- The poster claims sellers in China were initially cagey about pricing as they reassessed the cards’ value.
- After agreeing on a price and paying through Alibaba, the seller later asked for a refund and then offered to sell the same cards for double the original price.
- The buyer says they escalated the issue to Alibaba customer service and are waiting to see whether the seller honors the original deal.
- The post is basically a market anecdote, but it reflects how quickly GPU/card pricing can swing when a capability or exploit changes perceived utility.
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