r/hardwareswap • • 1d ago

OFFICIAL Update on Buying Posts and Timestamp Requirements

121 Upvotes

Buying posts are staying, with changes

Thank you for all the feedback here and in #buying-feedback on Discord. Our goal was never to remove Buying posts, only to make trading safer. With the rise of AI timestamps, and compromised accounts, scams are becoming more regular and vigilance is needed to combat this fraud. Your response was nearly unanimous: Buying posts are what set us apart from the big-name marketplaces. Buying posts will remain, but early buyer/seller conversation must now happen in public with a few other changes.

Changes take effect Monday October 26, 2026. Existing posts are not affected.

Buying Posts

  • Top-level comments from anyone but the OP must include a video timestamp and asking price, or a link to an active Hardwareswap Selling post. Anything else, including price policing, is removed automatically. Have a question? Include a timestamp of what you’re offering.
  • Buyers must start the DM. Sellers messaging a buyer first is a rule violation. If a seller DMs you without a public timestamp and price, stop and report them.

Selling Posts

  • All Selling posts now require a video timestamp. As mentioned, with the increase of compromised accounts, we decided all sellers should be subject to the same rule.

Video Timestamps

  • Videos should be at minimum 15 seconds, and include audio. This makes AI-generated or edited videos harder to fake.
  • Show a handwritten note with your username, the date, and “Hardwareswap for sale.” If anyone asks you to take a timestamp with that phrase for them, it’s a scam. Report it.
  • One video can cover multiple items if it shows each item, its condition, and required spec proof. Multiples of the same item must be in one video.
  • Hosts: No login-required hosts. YouTube (unlisted), Reddit upload, Discord upload, or Imgur where available.
  • Protect your privacy: keep your face, address, and mail out of frame.

Non-compliant posts and comments will be removed, and repeated violations may result in a ban.


r/hardwareswap • • 26d ago

OFFICIAL October Confirmed Trade Thread

13 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 • • 5h ago

SELLING [USA-MI] [H] iPads, Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal, Sony & Bose Headphones, Sony Reon Pocket Pro [W] local cash or PayPal

7 Upvotes

Evening Reddit,

Having a bit of a clear out at home. I tried to look on eBay for rough pricing, but let me know if I'm significantly off.

We're a non-smoking household so the items don't smell!

Timestamps here - https://imgur.com/a/pybng4i

Apple iPad Mini 7th Gen, Purple, 256Gb, Cellular - https://support.apple.com/en-us/121456

  • Picked this up while the wife was deciding what she wanted. I think it got about 3 days use and then she decided it wasn't for her. Cosmetically perfect condition - it's lived it's entire life in a case with a screen protector. Have the box, original charger and cable (both unused). It was bought (and used) on Verizon, and is paid off/owned outright. I assume this means it can be used anywhere else. Battery capacity is 100%, touch ID works. Has been enrolled in AppleCare family.
  • Looking for $500 shipped

Apple iPad 11th Generation, Blue, 128Gb, Cellular - https://www.apple.com/ipad-11/

  • Needed a regular iPad for a prototype application at work and this was the first thing I was able to pick up at the time. Cosmetically perfect, has lived in a case it's entire life. I have the box and will supply a charger/cable (they're probably in the office, but I don't have them immediately to hand to take pictures of). Has cellular, although I've never used it! Battery capacity is 100%, and the touch ID works. I assume this is eligible for AppleCare, but haven't enrolled it on our family account.
  • Looking for $300 shipped

Steam deck (LCD) 512Gb

  • Drunk me picked this up a couple months back. This is now the third time I've tried to get back into portable gaming. Sadly work and the kids are all consuming of my time, and it's still not happening. In good cosmetic shape, had a sticker of some description on the back which seems to have marked the plastic a little, but doesn't impact the touch/feel. I picked this up second hand, and have had no issues logging into it/using it. I included a picture of the serial# so you can validate it's not stolen. Battery seems to be in good shape (enough for me to play portal for a few hours and still having capacity left).
  • Looking for $425 shipped

PlayStation Portal

  • After discovering that portable gaming while on the move wasn't working for me, I thought maybe being able to play the PlayStation around the house would scratch the itch...it didn't :D
  • Like the steam deck, I picked this up second hand, and it's also had some kind of sticker attached to the back, I didn't want to try anything caustic or abrasive on it, but I can actually feel this residue. I got the (I assume) PowerA official case for it to protect it on the arduous journey from my office to my bedroom. Screen is in excellent shape, and aside from the sticker residue, everything else is cosmetically great. Battery lasts a long time.
  • Looking for $120 shipped

Bose NC700 noise cancelling headphones

  • In good cosmetic shape. These were my travel headphones for the longest time. Hold a good charge and come with the original case/charge cable/3.5 jack.
  • Looking for $50 shipped

Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones in black

  • Tried these for a while to see if I liked them more than the Bose set. Comes with the original case / cables and in great cosmetic shape
  • Looking for $75 shipped

Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus

  • See here for details - https://electronics.sony.com/more/reon/all-reon-pocket/p/rnpkp1pth
  • Saw this while on vacation and picked one up. There is nothing else like this on sale in the US that I'm aware of (and Sony don't even sell them here yet). Works really well, but this was the last year of the Rocket Classic in Detroit, so I won't need to be outdoors in the heat again where this thing shines.
  • Looking for $200 shipped

As always, if you want additional pictures / other information, hit me up. Comment and chat/PM please. I'm local to Detroit / work in Dearborn if you want to do local/cash.


r/hardwareswap • • 8m ago

SELLING [USA-CA] [H] RTX 3090 FE [W] PayPal G&S, Local Cash

• Upvotes

Selling my NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition 24GB. Sole owner since purchasing it in 2020. Only used for gaming with no overclocking. Always ran at stock settings.

The GPU has been in my case since purchase and has never been opened or repaired. It's in pretty good condition and comes with the original connector. No original box.

Price: $1400 Shipped / $1300 local

Local: 92223

Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/234ljFc

Shipped with tracking and signature confirmation.

Please leave a comment before sending a PM, and let me know if you have any questions.


r/hardwareswap • • 24m ago

SELLING [USA-OH] [H] New Sealed Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle + Super Mario Case [W] PayPal, Local Cash

• Upvotes

Have a Brand-new, unopened Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle. Includes a new officially licensed Super Mario slim carrying case.

Included:
• Nintendo Switch 2 console with 256GB internal storage
• Left and right Joy-Con 2 controllers
• Mario Kart World full game download
• Three-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership
• Original dock, AC adapter, USB-C charging cable and HDMI cable
• Joy-Con 2 grip and wrist straps
• Super Mario slim case with integrated play stand and storage for 10 game cards

Box is sealed.

$510 shipped within the contiguous US, including tracking and insurance, or $500 local cash in the Cleveland area.

Timestamps

Please comment before sending a PM.


r/hardwareswap • • 1h ago

BUYING [USA-WA][H] PayPal [W] Gaming Laptop with 5080 or 5090

• Upvotes

Looking to purchase a gaming laptop with a 5080 or 5090. Prefer 16" and OLED/Mini LED for the screen. Thanks, PM welcome!


r/hardwareswap • • 1h ago

SELLING [USA-CA] [H] AYN Odin 3 Pro [W] PayPal / Cash

• Upvotes

Timestsamp: https://imgur.com/a/ayn-odin-3-bKOghIJ

Looking to sell an AYN odin 3 pro in black. Come with box, screen protector, and matte clear case. Prefer to sell locally, local to SoCal 92835

Price is: $425 local, $475 shipped.

I will wait about 2 days for a local buyer, if nothing pops up then it will go to whomever has dibs (shipped).


r/hardwareswap • • 2h ago

BUYING [USA-PA] [H] PayPal, Local Cash [W] MSI MPG B550I (MAX preferred) or ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Motherboard

2 Upvotes

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Available for local cash pickup or shipped deals)

Budget: Looking to spend up to $200 depending on the condition and included accessories.

Hey y'all,

I'm looking for an MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge MAX WiFi motherboard to replace a dead board for my pc. I am specifically seeking the MAX revision because I very much want the clear cmos on the I/O panel. I'd take the non-max and deal with no button for the right price though.

Note: I'm trying to avoid ASRock and Gigabyte bc my friends and I have had nothing but bad luck with them, and I'm likely ignoring ASUS ROG stuff bc it doesn't have the exterior CMOS reset switch (again, barring price).

Requirements:

• Must be 100% fully operational (no dead RAM slots, PCIe lane issues, or physical damage).

• Must include the original essential accessories (specifically the Wi-Fi antenna, original I/O shield, and standard mounting brackets).

• BIOS Preference: I highly prefer a unit that is already flashed to a BIOS version supporting the Ryzen 7 5700X3D out of the box so I can drop it in immediately.

Thanks in advance!


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

BUYING [USA-TX] [H] PayPal, Local cash [W] 7500X3D, 7600X3D

3 Upvotes

I have $220 to buy one of these cpus:

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D

Please show video proof of the card working.

I will PM you as the new rule.

Thanks!


r/hardwareswap • • 5h ago

TRADING [USA-CO] [H] Hp 14" Omnibook 5 512 GB nvme [W] Ipad Air 5th Gen 256 GB

3 Upvotes

The laptop is a month old and comes with the original box and charger. Would also be willing to trade for iPhones or a gaming pc.

timestamps


r/hardwareswap • • 6h ago

BUYING [USA-DE] [H] PayPal [W] 96GB / 128GB DDR5 Kit (2x48GB / 2x64GB)

3 Upvotes

Looking for a 96GB (2x48GB) or 128GB (2x64GB) DDR5 kit, 6000 or faster. Two-stick kits only.


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

SELLING [USA-OR][H] PS VITA 2000 red/black value pack [W] Paypal

2 Upvotes

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/rc1eYlz

It includes everything from the "value pack" bundle except the charging cable is 3rd party but charger block is original

its already jailbroken and setup with 256gb micro sd card plus a film protector for the screen and rear touch pad

asking 270USD + shipping


r/hardwareswap • • 5h ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] Paypal, Cash [W] RTX 5080 FE

3 Upvotes

Looking to buy a 5080 founders edition, thank you.


r/hardwareswap • • 3h ago

BUYING [USA-WA][H] PayPal [W] Any WRX80 Motherboard for ThreadRipper 5975WX

2 Upvotes

I'm once again asking, please sell me your functional WRX80 board that works with my 5975WX so I can complete my forever project.

homelab history: https://www.reddit.com/r/homelabsales/comments/1vc82q0/comment/p58mcyo/?context=3


r/hardwareswap • • 17m ago

SELLING [USA-CA] [H] TEAMGROUP DDR5 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 5600MHz CL46, 1TB WD, SanDisk, Samsung SSDs, 1.5TB SanDisk 512GB Gigastone microSD[W] PayPal

• Upvotes

All prices include shipping. Payment via Paypal.

Shipping to US only via USPS.

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

TEAMGROUP T-Create Classic 10L DDR5 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 5600MHz (PC5-44800) CL46 $300

Working no issues. Comes with original box.

1TB Western Digital Blue SSD $50

59% health CDI in timestamps.

1TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD $70

99% health CDI in timestamps.

1TB SanDisk SSD $65

94% health CDI in timestamps.

1.5TB SanDisk microSD $150

512GB Gigastone microSD $65

Everything tested working no issues.


r/hardwareswap • • 24m ago

SELLING [USA-NY][H] iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB Unlocked Black [W] Local Cash Only

• Upvotes

Hi, as title says.

iPhone is in great condition, only minor wear and normal usage scuffing on the edge of the screen. Unnoticable with a screen protector on. Lived its entire life in a case and will easily last several more years.

Asking for $860

Local is NYC 11101, 11204, or 11219

Images here. https://imgur.com/a/xuHXt7s


r/hardwareswap • • 4h ago

BUYING [USA-CT][H] Paypal [W] Ayaneo Pocket Ace 16GB

2 Upvotes

Good day ladies and gentlemen!

Looking to purchase a Pocket Ace. Color way not a huge preference so any works. Mostly care for the 16GB

Thank you!


r/hardwareswap • • 36m ago

SELLING [CAN-BC] [H] NVIDIA CMP 170HX 64GB Unlocked GA100 GPUs [W] PayPal

• Upvotes

Located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Selling NVIDIA CMP 170HX GPUs, PCI ID 10DE:20C2, unlocked and tested with 64GB HBM2e.

Price: CAD $3,800 each

6 units available.

Specs / condition:

* NVIDIA CMP 170HX
* GA100 Ampere GPU
* PCI ID: 10DE:20C2
* 64GB HBM2e unlocked
* PCIe Gen 2 x4
* Passive cooling — requires strong server airflow
* No display outputs
* Used, tested and working

Testing:
Cards are tested before sale. For purchased units I can provide individual test results showing the serial number, 64GB memory detection, memory testing and GPU load testing before shipment.

Pickup / Shipping:
Local pickup available in Vancouver. Shipping within Canada and internationally can also be arranged. Buyer is responsible for any applicable import duties/taxes.

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

Payment: PayPal Goods & Services only.

Please comment before PM.


r/hardwareswap • • 12h ago

CLOSED [USA-CA] [H] MacBook 12" 2017 base model [W] PayPal, Local cash

8 Upvotes

*SOLD*

Hey all, I'm helping out relatives clean out tech and found this gem that I'm hoping to find a new home for. It's a 2017 MacBook 12" laptop that's in very good shape. The battery only has 107 cycles on it, and it comes with a clear plastic cover (less good shape!) and a 61w Apple USB-C charger and cable. A fresh install of Ventura is included, and I believe it can even run Sequoia with OCLP (YMMV, not tested). Timestamps are below and happy to take more for those interested.

I'm asking for $95 shipped, Paypal and happy to take cash if local to the Bay Area. Thanks for looking.

Timestamps:

https://imgur.com/a/sjhfmKo


r/hardwareswap • • 10h ago

CLOSED [USA-CA] [H] PayPal GS [W] 512gb+ NVME drive shipped asap

6 Upvotes

Hi there, looking for an nvme drive in good condition with 90%+ health. Preferably in CA and can ship same day.

Please comment before PM and send me offers.


r/hardwareswap • • 6h ago

SELLING [USA-NY] [H] Retroid Pocket 6 (12GB / 256GB), Official Grip, Official Carrying Case [W] Local Cash

3 Upvotes

https://imgur.com/a/WTvkbW1

Selling Retroid Pocket 6 in excellent condition. Purchased in April, but since the summer have gravitated more toward console gaming, so it hasn’t received proper use.

What’s included:

*RP6 - 12GB / 256GB
*Official TPU Grip
\Official Carrying Case (Retroid Pocket 5 Dual* Screen Case - so it fits RP6 with grip attached)
*Official charging cable.

Price: **$270.00 Local Cash

Location / Pickup - Brooklyn or Manhattan (midtown/lower) can meet at coffee shop, public area/place etc.

Terms:
Local cash only - not looking to ship or trade

Please comment “PM” on this post before messaging (no chat requests, please)


r/hardwareswap • • 7h ago

BUYING [USA-CA] [H] Paypal [W] 6800 / 6800xt , 3070 Ti, 32gb DDR5 Ram

3 Upvotes

Shipped to California needed. Only responding to commented PM.

Looking for
GPU’s
-6800
-6800 XT
-3070 TI

RAM
- DRR5 (2x16) 32gb 6000mhs


r/hardwareswap • • 9h ago

SELLING [USA-GA][H]32GB DDR5 Kit, 1x16GB DDR5[W]Paypal

4 Upvotes

Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/iJngJQW
Have some ram looking to get off of.
- Kingston FURY Beast 32GB 2x16 DDR5 5600: timings : CL36, 36-38-38. Asking $350 shipped OBO
- 1x16 Gskill ripjaws S5 DDR5 5200mhz: Cl36-36-36-83. Asking $160 shipped OBO
$490 shipped if you want both
Feel free to shoot an offer, worst I can say is no.


r/hardwareswap • • 5h ago

BUYING [USA-IL] [H] PayPal [W] Budget GPU

2 Upvotes

Hi

Looking for a 150 dollar graphics card, AMD, INTEL, Nvidia welcome

Please, no blower cards

Comment before PM, TY!


r/hardwareswap • • 8h ago

BUYING [USA-GA] [H] Paypal [W] Rootable(or not?) quest pro

4 Upvotes

I'm looking for a quest pro that can be rooted. I know this is a long shot, but basically the exploit came out in late september and was patched by meta shortly after. So your headset would basically have to either be already rooted or not have been connected to the internet or otherwise not been given the opportunity to update since then. If I can't find one then I suppose I will just have to get a regular quest pro and wait until another exploit comes around. I don't really need the controllers(I'll use index controllers with space calibrator) and tbh I've heard they're not all that great so if you don't have them or want to keep them that suits me just fine.

How much am I willing to pay? Well if I were looking for a regular quest pro with controllers without considering rooting, I see one I can buy right now for $530. Ebay price seems to be a bit higher than that at about $630 minus fees puts it at about $544... in any case I'd be willing to pay extra for a rootable quest pro so please just shoot me some offers.

Oh yeah, of course it needs to be fully functional including the face and eye tracking.