Worldwide Graphics Card Shortage

With the world mostly-locked down, it has lead to the inevitable, shortages in PC hardware, in particular graphics-cards. The shortage also coincides with renewed interest in cryptocurrency, given the value of Bitcoin and sub-reddits such as r/wallstreetbets. A friend shared this link the other-day, which got me thinking…

Need a graphics card shipped internationally? I can help!

New Zealand still has stock of many high-end, mid-range and low-end graphics cards. Asus/Nvidia 3060, 3070 and 3080 graphics cards are all in-stock and reputable vendors as I speak. Similarly, some of the cards being phased out, such as Nvidia 2060, 2070, 2080. I am able to ship these graphics cards internationally, with reliable and on-time delivery with a few options to suit budget. Some considerations are as follows.

International Warranty

Does the card have an international warranty? I freight forward all graphics cards internationally with full-retail packaging and their receipt unless otherwise stated. This can be useful if you need to make an insurance claim with the manufacturer, and they require the packaging and receipt. Do your research! Look for a manufacturer who offers a global-warranty, if in doubt, email the manufacturer.

Duty / VAT / Tax Thresholds

Knowing exactly how much you will pay at the border, if you decide you ship a graphics card internationally, will avoid any nasty surprises. If it were me, it may even help guide which card to buy to avoid said charges. If you need help, it is often best to check local Customs websites, or contact them so you can get the information straight from the source. New Zealand Post released this document which details the thresholds (on average) that most countries begin collecting VAT/Tax/Customs from.

The main bullet-point in all of this, is if you are looking to buy a graphics card internationally to game, mine, or use hashcat - feel free to send me an email!