ASUS UK Unveils GeForce ‘Trade Up Your Graphics’ Program

Undesirable · 4 Jul 2019 at 13:20

This offer is equivalent to an ASUS representative walking up to my doorstep, ringing the doorbell and hocking a big gob of phlegm in my face. Then holding out their hand and expecting another £700 for the privilege.

IT Troll · 4 Jul 2019 at 16:24

Alan1969 said:
the prices that asus offer are reasonable being similar with what is going on a popular auction website. You get more trade-in when buying more expensive asus products.

1080Ti cards are going for £100-£200 more than the Asus offer depending on model (and nearer £300 more for an Asus one).

nashathedog · 4 Jul 2019 at 16:38

IT Troll said:
Overpriced Asus products and undervaluing the 1080 Ti. Nice double whammy.

Asus has probably got a third party lined up to sell the trade-in's as Asus refurbs turning them both a small profit. :rolleyes:

That's what I'd be doing if I was them.

bJN · 4 Jul 2019 at 22:22

IT Troll said:
1080Ti cards are going for £100-£200 more than the Asus offer depending on model (and nearer £300 more for an Asus one).

But are people with 1080Tis really that likely to upgrade? If they were the type to do that, surely they would have done it already?

For those with the 9 series cards it's not the worst offer in the world; but I doubt it will open up to the new Super line so will be used as a "cheap" way of clearing RTX stock that's now EOL...

Bluntwrapped · 5 Jul 2019 at 08:26

When you include the ASUS tax on a new card, you’ll essentially be giving ASUS your old card for free lol.

Shoeyuk · 5 Jul 2019 at 08:45

I am gonna stick with my 1080ti for my main rig, the offer for £270 for the card seems low considering you can see them on sale in other places for nearly double that. However am tempting to look at a new super card for my other machine.

Jono8 · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:12

Just realised no Super cards included....

why?

Anyway, do you think it is possible we might see some sell offs/price drops on 2070/2080's? Would be good if so, as they are offering £105 for my 1050ti if trading up to a card of that class.

Gibbo · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:21

Jono8 said:
Just realised no Super cards included....

why?

Anyway, do you think it is possible we might see some sell offs/price drops on 2070/2080's? Would be good if so, as they are offering £105 for my 1050ti if trading up to a card of that class.

2070 and 2080 already dropped in price to £399 and £599 respectively though the cheaper ones may have sold out now and we have no real plans to buy more.

Jono8 · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:38

Gibbo said:
2070 and 2080 already dropped in price to £399 and £599 respectively though the cheaper ones may have sold out now and we have no real plans to buy more.

Do you know if the Super cards will be added to the Asus trade up program?

Gibbo · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:42

Jono8 said:
Do you know if the Super cards will be added to the Asus trade up program?

Well some Strix are on but not sure about others.

Things change I've changed · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:42

A bit disappointed about no trade-ins against the 'SUPER', how much do 980ti's fetch on MM these days?

ninezerofive · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:53

Ehm, is ASUS known for doing this, has there been events like this in the past?

Not this generation but next one, when 3080Ti comes out I would be interested to do it.

Is it a yearly thing for them ?

Jono8 · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:54

Gibbo said:
Well some Strix are on but not sure about others.

Oh yeh. i can only see them listed on your website though. On the official Asus page, no super cards are listed

Jono8 · 9 Jul 2019 at 17:55

Jono8 said:
Oh yeh. i can only see them listed on your website though. On the official Asus page, no super cards are listed

Scratch that, they have literally just updated it!

Gibbo · 9 Jul 2019 at 18:00

Jono8 said:
Scratch that, they have literally just updated it!

Probably after me pestering them earlier lol.

holbob · 10 Jul 2019 at 08:22

Do you know if your recommended Evo cards are going to be added to the scheme? Just waiting on that now.

Gibbo · 10 Jul 2019 at 08:31

holbob said:
Do you know if your recommended Evo cards are going to be added to the scheme? Just waiting on that now.

Does not seem so I’ve requested it but no fees back yet.

Gibbo · 10 Jul 2019 at 09:24

EVO’s won’t be included it’s either hit the crazy price or include on trade in programme, not possible to do both so can’t have your cake and eat it.

In fairness they made right move by reducing margins and having a killer price on best 2070 Super at MSRP as we already sold over 100 of them.

JediFragger · 10 Jul 2019 at 10:27

Gibbo said:
In fairness they made right move by reducing margins and having a killer price on best 2070 Super at MSRP as we already sold over 100 of them.

I'm liking the more aggressively priced Asus! Look like quality models tbf too :cool:

Jay85 · 10 Jul 2019 at 16:10

£105 for a 980ti haha!!! No thanks...