Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Buyer Finds Water Bottle in Sealed Box

A Russian buyer ordered a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from Wildberries for 90,000 rubles (around $1,145). The buyer opened the sealed package at the pickup point and found a two-liter water bottle instead of the graphics card. This incident highlights the risks of high-value hardware deliveries and potential logistics tampering. Buyers relying on sealed retail boxes should verify contents immediately upon receipt.

Russian customer receives water bottle instead of GPU

The buyer recorded the unboxing video at the pickup point to document the condition of the package. Video evidence shows the outer packaging appeared intact before the box was opened. The serial number was recorded before the buyer broke the seal. This documentation suggests the swap likely occurred before the package reached the customer.

Wildberries listed the graphics card at 90,000 rubles (around $1,145). The water bottle likely added weight to mimic the heft of the actual GPU. This detail suggests the scammer or tamperer attempted to avoid suspicion during shipping. The price point makes this a significant financial loss for the buyer.

The retail packaging appeared intact before the opening, but the inner box contained the water bottle. The source states the water bottle was placed in the box by a third party rather than Gigabyte. The exact point of insertion, whether at the factory or in logistics, remains unconfirmed. This raises questions about supply chain security for high-end components.

We've been tracking GeForce RTX 5070 Ti closely — see our earlier coverage on MSI Titan 16 Adds Core Ultra. The incident occurred in Russia, where Wildberries is a major retailer. The buyer's video evidence provides a clear record of the discrepancy. This case serves as a reminder to check high-value items immediately.