Corsair Reportedly Cancels User's PC Order, Hikes The Price By $800
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Key Points:
- Corsair has reportedly canceled a customer's order for a pre-built gaming PC without providing any reason, despite the order being confirmed and paid for at $3,499.
- When the customer attempted to reorder, the price had increased by $800 to $4,299, marking a more than 20% hike in cost.
- This sudden price increase and cancellation without notice have raised ethical concerns, especially as other companies like Framework have provided advance warnings about price changes.
- The incident highlights a trend of PC vendors raising prices amid market volatility, with Corsair's approach being criticized as less transparent compared to competitors like ASUS.
- Consumers are advised to consider building their own PCs from separate parts to avoid unexpected price surges and cancellations
