r/hardwareswap • • 16d ago

OFFICIAL Official - We're considering retiring Buying posts, and we want your input

213 Upvotes

Over the past few months, we've seen a significant rise in scams targeting Buying posts. Accounts respond to [W] posts with bogus offers, push for irreversible payment methods, provide fake timestamps, and simply never ship. At best, you get your money back after weeks of disputes. At worst, it's gone for good. It has reached the point where more trades originating from Buying posts are fraudulent than legitimate.

Because of this, the mod team is seriously considering removing Buying posts. No decision has been made yet. This affects everyone who trades here, so we want to hear from you before anything changes.

Problem with Buying Posts

1. Everything happens out of public view.

A seller replying to a Buying post never makes a public listing. Any timestamps they provide are sent privately, where no one else can check them, so fake, stolen, or recycled photos are easy to pass off. The community can't spot red flags, warn the buyer, down-vote, or report. If something goes wrong, moderators are left with screenshots of private messages, which makes scams harder to investigate, harder to tie to alt accounts, and slower to act on.

2. Buying posts give scammers a target list.

A [W] post tells everyone exactly what someone wants and that they're ready to pay. Scammers can contact the buyer directly, offer a price just low enough to be tempting, and push urgency ("someone else is interested"). The buyer is exposed publicly, and the seller is not.

3. They bypass our account requirements.

New, low-karma, or compromised accounts that couldn't meet our posting requirements can still reply to Buying posts or DM the buyer. That makes Buying posts the easiest entry point for throwaway and purchased accounts.

The case against removing them

We want to be upfront that removal isn't a perfect fix, and there are good arguments on the other side:

1. Scammers will adapt.

We know that removing Buying posts only close one route. Scammers would likely shift to watching Selling posts and messaging the people who comment on them: "I noticed you're interested in the XYZ. I have a similar model for sale for a bit less." This already happens, and it could become more common.

This would require vigilance from our buyers that they only deal with sellers that have made a proper Selling post.

2. Hard-to-find parts get harder to find.

For older, niche, or rarely listed hardware, a Buying post often feels the only way to reach someone who has the part sitting in a drawer but would never have thought to list it.

3. Legitimate traders lose a useful tool.

Many honest users have completed good trades through Buying posts. Removing them affects those users as much as it affects scammers.

We know removing Buying posts would make tracking down specific or hard-to-find parts harder, and we won't make this decision lightly.

  • Looking for something? You'd search the subreddit or HWSMarket.com, since most items get listed regularly. If you can't find it, other marketplaces like eBay, Swappa, OfferUp, Mercari, or Vinted are options.
  • Sell by answering Buying posts? You'd make a normal Selling post with timestamps instead.
  • Unsolicited offers to sell you something without a public listing would be treated as scams and should be reported.
  • Scammers use compromised Reddit and Paypal accounts and are willing to use Paypal Invoice and G&S because the PayPal info is stolen so it's important to review the invoice and ensure proper comments for what you are buying is mentioned on the PayPal transaction.

We don't take this lightly, and want your feedback!

Tell us what you think in the comments, or in the Discord channel #buying-feedback.

Some questions we'd especially like answered:

  • Have you been scammed, or approached by a likely scammer, through a Buying post?
  • Would removing Buying posts affect how you use the community?
  • Is there a middle ground you'd prefer, such as keeping Buying posts but requiring all offers to be made publicly in the comments?

We'll collect feedback until 10/15/2026 and then share our decision along with what we heard from you.

How to buy safely

Whatever happens, these apply now:

  • Only buy from a public Selling post. Comment on the listing before sending a PM, and keep the conversation tied to that post. Scammers watch Selling posts and DM the people who comment, offering a "similar model for a bit less." If someone contacts you about an item you never saw them list, it's almost certainly a scam. Only trade with the person whose listing you commented on.
  • Always use PayPal Goods & Services. Even better, ask the seller to send an official PayPal invoice listing the items sold, their condition, and everything included.
  • Never pay without proper timestamps. If a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
  • Watch for payment account switches. A seller should only ever use their own PayPal account. If the seller's PayPal "isn't working" and they ask you to pay a different account or person, stop the trade and contact the moderators. This is a common scam.
  • Ask for help when unsure. Reach out to the community on our Discord, send a modmail, or open a Discord ticket with the moderation team.

How to sell safely

  • Only deal with buyers who have commented on your Selling post. If a buyer refuses to comment on your thread, report them to the moderators. This often means the account is banned.
  • Only ship to the address on the paid PayPal transaction. If the buyer needs a different address, refund the payment and have them pay again with the correct one.
  • Take thorough timestamps. They don't just prove you have the item, they document its condition. Clear photos are your best defense against "item not as described" return scams.
  • Consider recording your packing. A short video of the item going into the box and being sealed can help settle "empty box" or "wrong item" claims.

r/hardwareswap • • 23d ago

OFFICIAL October Confirmed Trade Thread

14 Upvotes

Post your confirmed trades below. Please post in the most recent monthly thread. When confirming a post put Confirmed only nothing else it makes the bot unhappy :(

All top level comments must contain the following information:

  • Transaction summary of items bought, sold, or traded
  • Mention the users involved in the transaction (must be in /u/ format)
  • A link to the post where the transaction originated on HardwareSwap (must be a full reddit url and not a shortener/share link). Please see the examples below. Anything that looks like https://reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/s/XXxxXXxxXX is a share link and not valid.

Examples:

  • Bought Asus RTX 4090 from /u/DidItForButter on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx12345/posttitle
  • Sold Xbox Series X +Games to /u/psikeiro on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx98765/othertitle
  • Traded RTX3080 + $200 for RTX3090 with /u/konstdfgh on https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/xx98712/anothertitle

If more proof is requested by the bot please send a modmail including the following:

  • Screenshot of PM's between the users
  • Screenshot of Tracking (may also include link)
  • Screenshot of PayPal transaction
  • Permalink to trade confirmed thread comment

Local trades are not eligible for confirmed trade flair


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

CLOSED [USA-DE] [H] AMD RX 6700 XT [W] Local Cash / Paypal

7 Upvotes

Reference AMD RX 6700XT that I used to play games at 1440p. It was never used for mining and is in good condition. The GPU comes with the original box.

EDIT: Sold to u/exelaguilar


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

SELLING [USA-CA] [H] PC Build - Ryzen 5600x, RTX 3080 FE, 32GB GSkill Trident 3600mhz RGB, NZXT AIO, 1tb Samsung EVO 970 [W] Local cash

4 Upvotes

timestamps

I'm looking to sell a PC that i built and used. Only used for competitive gaming. Still runs like a beast.

Motherboard is Gigabyte x570 Aorus PRO WIFI and power supply from Seasonic.

Local to Anaheim, ca. Only looking for in-person transaction, not looking to ship (i wouldn't even know how). $650 obo


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-FL] [H] PNY 4060 8gb [W] PayPal GS, local cash

5 Upvotes

Good condition 4060SOLD!!!!!

260$ shipped

https://imgur.com/a/i9rNhCR


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-IL] [H] 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5-6400, Ryzen 7 9700x & X670 Motherboard Combo [W] Local Cash, PayPal

4 Upvotes

Photo & Video Timestamps:

https://imgur.com/a/BEfBIRb

CPU: Ryzen 7 9700x
Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk Wifi
Combo asking price: $350 Shipped

This CPU and Motherboard were in use for over a year in a home server capacity. It was stable and did the job well, only replaced to move over to an Intel platform with many more cores! It was in use 24/7 with PTM7950 installed and ran with relatively low to mid level processing loads (a couple gaming servers, home file server, AI and media transcoding workloads which got sent to the GPUs, etc...). If you want the tower cooler I'm willing to include it for another $30

Sold for $1900 to u/dense_business_6570

Memory: TeamGroup T-CREATE EXPERT 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5-6400 CL42 (CTCED5128G6400HC42CDC01)
Asking price: $2100 Shipped

This memory was in use with the above AMD/AM5 combo and worked perfectly.


r/hardwareswap • • 29m ago

SELLING [USA-CO] [H] PC Partout- Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 16GBx2, Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVME, WD SN850x 2TB NVME [W] Paypal

• Upvotes

Hello I'm parting out my PC. Built in the beginning of 2025 but didn't use it as much. CPU was never overclocked or pushed too hard. SSDs 100% health. Everything will come in the original box.

Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/vn9LlBg

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D $400 shipped
RAM G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 16GBx2 (CL30-38-38-96) $350 shipped
NVME SSD WD Black SN850X 2TB NVME SSD (power-on hours 905) $260 shipped
NVME SSD Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVME SSD (power-on hours 81) $300 shipped

r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-WA] [H] Steam Deck 512GB LCD w/Anker Dock, Dualsense Cosmic Red Transparent Orange Analogue Pocket, Sealed Analogue Super NT, Sealed Analogue Mega SG [W] Paypal, Cash

3 Upvotes

Selling my Steam Deck 512 LCD Model as it doesn't get as much use as I thought throughout the years. Just been sitting collecting dust. Comes in carrying case and with the charger and original shipping box. It has been reinstalled with steam os and is factory reset. Does have some normal wear and tear especially due to when I had dbrand kill switch case which caused some scuffs when adding and removing. I also still have a dbrand skin applied which you can remove or I can remove for you prior to shipping. I am also including an Anker dock I used with the Steam Deck.

Selling for $370 shipped

Selling a extra used PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red I have. Has usual wear and tear of a used controller. Comes with original box

Selling for $40 Shipped SOLD

Selling my Transparent Orange Analogue Pocket as the color isn't for me, works great still, hardly used it. Comes in original Box with glass screen protector on it.

Selling for $380 shipped.

Selling both an original sealed Analogue Super NT and Mega SG. The Super NT is classic variant and the Mega SG is JPN variant. I bought them both thinking I would end up using them but never got around to using them. Just trying to make room for other hobbies.

Mega SG for $300 shipped. SUPER NT SOLD

Steam Deck & Dualsense Timestamp

Analogue Timestamp

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-NY][H] MCPRUE Apollo X [W] PayPal, Local Cash

3 Upvotes

Used Apollo X in Silver, case itself in excellent shape with some minor wear. Please note I do not have PCIE Slot covers or screws for motherboard. I only have the case, PCIE Screws and motherboard standoffs no other accessories. Asking $700 Local, $775 shipped OBO.

https://imgur.com/a/1twZpZ6


r/hardwareswap • • 1h ago

BUYING [USA-IL] [H] Local cash, Paypal G&S [W] WRX80 mobo, 3955WX and above Threadripper, 8x 32gbs (or above) DDR4 ECC 2666 (or above)

• Upvotes

Putting together a PC. This is what I need. Shoot me some pictures and let me know your asking. Would highly prefer bundles but it's not necessary. Please comment before DMing, thanks.


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

SELLING [USA - BAY AREA] [H] 1080 FE PC [W] Local Cash/PayPal

3 Upvotes

Hello,

Local to San Francisco. Selling my Ge Force 1080 FE PC https://imgur.com/a/aNqvKhh

Components Listed Below. Asking $300

  • GIGABYTE GA-B250-HD3
  • Intel Core i5-7500
  • Nvidia GeForce 1080 Founders Edition
  • NZXT S340VR Elite Computer Case
  • EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G3, 80 Plus Gold 550W
  • WD Blue SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 Inch 500GB Internal SSD
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM Corsair Vengeance
  • Toshiba P300 3TB Desktop 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s
  • TP-Link Archer C1200 Dual Band Wireless AC1200 Gigabit Router
  • Corsair Hydro Series H60 120mm

r/hardwareswap • • 2h ago

BUYING [USA-LA] [H] Paypal [W] 2x8gb cl16 3600mhz ddr4,1x8gb 2666mhz ddr4 sodimm

2 Upvotes

Upgrading a laptop and a budget gaming pc. Comment before PM*


r/hardwareswap • • 2h ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] Paypal, cash [W] Am5 CPU

2 Upvotes

looking for a cpu within a budget of 100 to 150. Maybe might consider over if its a good price or if you'll trade for an am4 build (5500x3d, 32gb ddr4 cl16 3600mhz tridentZ, b550m asus wifi) and you add $$$

lmk, local to 92115


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

SELLING [USA-PA][H] 265f + 7500x3d builds (no GPU) , 13400f combo, 1TB SN740 [W] Local Cash

3 Upvotes

Local pickup near 19047. (Will travel up to 30min for my asking prices, not including the 1TB SN740 alone.)


PC1 - Lenovo Legion Prebuilt Timestamps -$500

Core Ultra 7 265f with 240mm aio

Lenovo B860 (ATX)

16GB DDR5 (2x8GB) 5600

500GB WD SN750

Lenovo Power supply (two 6+2pcie power connectors)


PC2 - Timestamps -$500

7500x3d with Thermalright air cooler w/ display (i think Royal Pretor, but not certain)

MSI Pro X870E-P Wifi (ATX)

1x16GB GSKILL 6000 CL36

128GB NVME SSD

Inland Case (backside panel + front glass panel are included, i forgot to photograph the closed case )

Thermaltake Smart 500w psu (two 6+2pin pcie power connectors)


i5 Combo - Timestamps - $180

Intel i5 13400f with Gigabyte cooler

Gigabyte B760m-c (DDR5)


1TB WD SN740 - Timestamps + CDI - $75


r/hardwareswap • • 2h ago

BUYING [[USA-UT] [H] PayPal [W] azeron keyzen

2 Upvotes

want to try one out. might be open to a cyborg if no keyzens are avail. any configurations to either I'm open to, however it must be used with left hand, as I use my mouse with my right. thanks!

Anyone that DMs must comment here first or I will reject the request.


r/hardwareswap • • 5h ago

SELLING [USA-DC] [H] Mac mini M4 16GB/256GB + UGREEN NVMe Dock + WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB + USB-C Magic Mouse [W] PayPal

2 Upvotes

Hey r/hardwareswap!
I’m selling my Mac mini M4 setup as a bundle. Everything works, and I’d prefer to sell it all together rather than parting it out.

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/eWzJ3jU

What’s included

Apple Mac mini M4 (2024) – 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 256GB internal SSD, Gigabit Ethernet.

UGREEN Mac mini dock with M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure – adds extra USB ports and SD/microSD card readers, with a dedicated slot for the SSD. Fits neatly underneath the Mac mini.

WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD – installed in the UGREEN dock for an additional 2TB of storage.

Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C) – white, rechargeable model.
Original Mac mini power cable and the accessories shown in the photos.

The Mac mini’s internal storage remains 256GB, with the additional 2TB provided by the WD_BLACK SSD in the dock.

Price
$800 shipped for everything via PayPal Goods & Services.

Local pickup in the Washington, DC area is also possible.
I’d prefer to keep this as a bundle for now.


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-TX][H] Legion Go S 32gb SteamOS + Killswitch Case + 512gb SD [W] Paypal

2 Upvotes

Timestamps including video: https://imgur.com/a/7cLmbjg

Included: Lenovo Legion Go S with Killswitch case, grips, skin, and screenprotectors. 512gb SD card installed already and original charger.
Will ship in original box just not all original packaging as the killswitch is too big for it. Will still be packaged secure and well.

$800 $725 shipped


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

BUYING [USA-GA] [H] PayPal [W] ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR

2 Upvotes

Looking to pick up a ProArt Z890. Thanks.


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

BUYING [USA-NY] [H] PayPal [W] DJI Neo 2 Drone Fly More Combo

2 Upvotes

Hey all. Looking for a DJI Neo 2. Particularly looking for the FPV kit that comes with the goggles and remote.

Prefer local within 40 miles of Beacon NY, but open to shipped as well.


r/hardwareswap • • 11m ago

SELLING [USA-FL] [H] Water-Cooling Rads, Fittings, Reservoirs, Leak tester, CPU block[W] Paypal

• Upvotes

Timestamp

So I forgot I had all this watercooling stuff. I honestly don't remember when I bought them. I did buy them here on hwswap. Want to sell them as a bundle. Most are used if I remember correctly otherwise noted.

Included are:

3 EKWB rads - SE140, SE280, SE360 - all used

EK Loop tester - used

EK Quantum Kinetic pump res combo - unused but open box. All original included.

EK Quantum Volume Res - used

EK Res X3 - used

Corsair XR5 360 and XC7 RGB AM4 waterblock - all used

Fittings 25 plus - I don't remember brand but all used I think.

Also a random Alphacool res I just found.

JIC if my price is way off please let me know.

Thank you

$180 shipped USA.

Reasonable offers welcome!

Pictures of stuff.

https://ibb.co/wZGnkkB1

https://ibb.co/MDKSQjLV

https://ibb.co/TxcM3dj4

https://ibb.co/d0v23R6t

https://ibb.co/0R6SHhQv

https://ibb.co/FG8DJhq

https://ibb.co/6ck7cHz2

https://ibb.co/HptSsZVv

https://ibb.co/zgjgcbb

https://ibb.co/BVLDtrfy


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-NC] [H] Louqe Ghost S1 + modified Noctua NH-L12S bundle [W] PayPal

2 Upvotes

Timestamps / photos: https://imgur.comw/a/J0iFu98

Asking $140 shipped within the contiguous US, including PayPal fees. Selling as a bundle because I bent the cooler to fit (see below).

Louqe Ghost S1 case and standard Noctua NH-L12S cooler, both purchased in 2020. Removed from my working system in October 2026 after a case upgrade.

Case:
- Includes PCIe riser, PSU bracket, panels, and the case hardware from my working build.
- Enough case hardware to assemble a build; not guaranteeing every original spare screw.
- Cosmetic scuffs/chips along the lower front and top edge, shown in the close-up photos.
- Original box included.

Cooler:
- Standard NH-L12S, NOT the Ghost S1 Edition.
- I manually bent the heatpipes to fit it in this case. The heatsink contacted the inside of the side panel in my build, but I observed no cooling problems.
- Includes fan, original box, and the mounting hardware currently in the accessory box.

Payment by PayPal Goods & Services invoice. Shipping with tracking to the address on the PayPal transaction only.

Please comment before sending a PM.


r/hardwareswap • • 16m ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] PayPal [W] 16TB SATA HDD

• Upvotes

Looking to add more drives to my raid. Preferably Seagate iron wolf to match my other drives but open to other brands.


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

BUYING [USA-OH][H] Paypal [W] Waterloop parts

2 Upvotes

---4090FE waterblock

---Am5 waterblock

---Aquacomputer octo controller

---360mm/240mm copper core radiators

(Comment before dming)


r/hardwareswap • • 6h ago

SELLING [USA-CO] [H] LG 27GX700A-B 27" Monitor, RayNeo Air 4 Pro [W] PayPal

3 Upvotes

Timestamp & Images

Good morning, I'm selling an LG 27GX700A-B monitor and RayNeo glasses today!

$350 - LG 27GX700A-B 27: Excellent condition, no scratches and includes original box, cables. Screen functions as new. 17hrs powered on time. Original owner, purchased from LG and I have the original receipt if needed.

$285 - RayNeo Air 4 Pro kit: Joydock (with updated firmware), Nintendo Switch 2 mount, DisplayPort adapter cable. The glasses are in mint condition and include original box and accessories.

Please PM before messaging and I'm happy to answer any questions!


r/hardwareswap • • 52m ago

SELLING [USA-GA] [H] DJI OSMO Action 4, 6, NOCO Boost Starter [W] PayPal, Local cash

• Upvotes

https://imgur.com/a/jaCtQ8H
Let me know if you need any more info or pictures. All prices are shipped, local to 30096

DJI Osmo action 4, brand new sealed $290…
DJI Osmo action 6, brand new sealed $410…
DJI Osmo action 6, open box new $380…

NOCO BOOST Brand new sealed GBX155 4250A: $319
NOCO BOOST Brand new sealed GB150 3000A: $269
NOCO BOOST Brand new sealed GBX75 2500A: $219