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huncherman
04-23-2010, 02:21 PM
From XFX email sent out yesterday:

Dear XFX Customers,

In light of recent events, we have come to suspect that one of our 5970 Black Edition Limited cards may have been compromised. In our current inventory check of this limited run of 1,000 individually serialized pieces, #68 has been unaccounted for. Due to evidence of a security breach in our facility, we believe it to have been illegally obtained as the product has yet been released per the embargo date. Please be aware that the person responsible will be subject to persecution by law. If any news can be provided to lead us to the apprehension of the suspect, or you can provide us with any information, please report it to security@xfxforce.com. Please do not attempt to buy, trade, or barter for this unit. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sincerely,
XFX

Just Learnin'
04-23-2010, 03:18 PM
I got the same message, viral marketing?

huncherman
04-23-2010, 03:39 PM
Could be, but I don't think so. It just seems odd that they would publicly admit a theft from their warehouse, especially if it weren't true.

Legit reviews posted a copy of an ebay action of the card which has now been removed.

Link (http://www.legitreviews.com/news/7900/)

Just Learnin'
04-23-2010, 03:41 PM
Exactly why I figure it is a marketing ploy.

huncherman
04-23-2010, 03:48 PM
Yep, agreeing with you now JL.

Sorry, this ain't news. :p

lakeside2189
04-23-2010, 04:35 PM
Yep, I got this too...