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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 61620, member: 636"] A Reddit user received a brick instead of a graphics card after purchasing a PNY GeForce RTX 5080 from Amazon for approximately $1,000. The customer discovered the counterfeit item wrapped inside an anti-static bag upon delivery. Amazon provided a full refund following the incident, though the user described the process as difficult. The case highlights ongoing problems with the retailer's fulfillment system. Amazon's FBA logistics may ship products from third-party sellers without verifying contents beyond weight and packaging. Return fraud represents another possibility where customers swap genuine items with fake ones before sending packages back. The company sometimes restocks returned merchandise without proper inspection. Experts recommend buyers record unboxing videos and verify serial numbers through manufacturer databases to prevent similar situations. [/QUOTE]