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A cheap GAIIx on Ebay

April 30, 2015 Nick Kaplinsky

4.30.2015 A GAIIx just showed up on Ebay starting at $499.99.

5.4.2015 It sold for $691. Assuming $300 shipping that is a total cost of just under $1000.

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