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Amazon Refunds For A Missing Ryzen 7 9600X Order, But Then Ships Another Empty CPU Box
A Reddit user reported a troubling purchase experience after ordering an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X from Amazon, receiving two empty boxes instead of the actual product. Initially, the user received a refund after the first incident, but decided to reorder, only to face the same issue again. This leads to concerns over third-party sellers on the platform and emphasizes the need for buyers to document transactions carefully, especially when dealing with high-value items.
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Published 22 Aug 2026, 16:20 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- User ordered Ryzen 5 9600X twice, received empty boxes both times.
- Reported issues with third-party sellers on Amazon.
- User advised to document unboxings for refunds.
- Concerns raised about potential fake reviews for sellers.
- Customer plans to avoid third-party sellers in future orders.
Interesting facts
- The user works in a PC shop and relies on Amazon for orders.
- Documenting the unboxing process can aid in securing refunds.
- The seller 'The Tech Group' had mostly positive reviews, raising suspicion.