'Outlet' RAM sold in Japan as new with huge markups, scuffed packaging — Crucial DDR5-5600 64GB kit commands $600 overseas as AI shortage bites

Outlet RAM in Japan, like the Crucial DDR5-5600 64GB kit, is being sold at high markups despite scuffed packaging, with prices reaching $600 due to the AI shortage. The memory kits in outlet channels usually come at discounted prices, but in the current market, retailers are capitalizing on the scarcity by selling outlet items at the same high prices as new ones. The Crucial Pro DDR5-5600 C46 64GB kit is priced at $602.74 in Japan, around 8% more than in the U.S. market. The price surge is attributed to Micron exiting the consumer market, increasing the collector appeal of Crucial products. Despite the high prices, DDR5-5600 is versatile and compatible with modern processors, supporting both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO.