{
  "id": 3241545,
  "title": "Redditor sent empty box instead of Ryzen 5 9600X from Amazon... twice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/redditor-sent-empty-box-instead-of-ryzen-5-9600x-from-amazon-twice",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:35:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/redditor-sent-empty-box-instead-of-ryzen-5-9600x-from-amazon-twice/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Amazon customer, user No-Yak9776 of the PC Build subreddit, encountered a frustrating experience when ordering two times from a third-party seller named The Tech Group for an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor. Both times, they received an empty box instead of the intended CPU. The user claims they work at a PC shop and frequently record unboxing videos for their business. Despite the issue, they were able to receive refunds and purchase the correct processor a second time. Buying from third-party sellers carries a certain risk, and it is easy to mistake a third-party listing for an Amazon one. The user advises caution when purchasing technology online, including ensuring the seller is familiar and recording the unboxing process for evidence. The Tech Group has a good rating on Amazon, but this story serves as a reminder that even reputable sellers can occasionally make errors, especially with light and easily tamperable items like CPUs.",
  "summary": "They call it the 9600X ghost edition.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}