The Absurd Reality of Finding GPUs: Q1'27 Ship Dates, Rugs and 50% Refunds
charles_irl · x · 2026-11-02
A viral takedown of the GPU rental market: sellers claiming to have GPUs turn out to have OEM leads shipping maybe Q1 2027, no colo space, no networking, or racks without final seller's rights. Buyers end up bidding $4.9/hr with 10% prepay for a Jan 2027 ready-for-service date—effectively a 60% bet that never lands, with half the prepay refunded and everyone furious.
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