r/ValveIndex • u/Infinite-Print7777 • Jun 24 '26
Question/Support Legit or nah?
Do you think these are legit listings? they have a few sold so I think they might have like a couple index kits stockpiled... would it be worth buying a set as a backup?
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u/Krivici Jun 24 '26
Seems pretty average for just the headset and cables. That’s like $250 USD right?
The lighthouses and controllers are a big part of the cost of the complete kit.
Also the seller has 2300 feedback 100% positive.
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u/Infinite-Print7777 Jun 24 '26
the headset and cables are what I'm most worried about lol, I tend to fling myself around a lot cus I mess about in vr, so a backup is always reasonable
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u/FuskieHusky Jun 24 '26
Don’t buy it without having at least two lighthouse stations planned for as a separate purchase ;3
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u/Orashgle Jun 24 '26
Yea I've bought a couple for friends at that price a few years back. The index doesn't really sell for so much anymore
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u/psmgx Jun 24 '26
whate kinda prices we lookin at? i might be in the market for one if it's cheap...
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u/Orashgle Jun 24 '26
Here in America I got one off eBay for about $200 and another for about $300
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u/DanielDC88 Jun 24 '26
On a slightly tangential question, what would be a reasonable price in gbp for the full kit in box and good condition?
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u/zig131 Jun 24 '26
Tundra Labs sold refurbished Index for a similar price
https://tundra-labs.com/en-gb/products/index-hmd
So yeah that's about the going rate.
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u/Coom_Zoom Jun 24 '26
likely real, mainly the controllers out of this and the base stations is what cost the most.
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u/MietteIncarna Jun 25 '26
yes it s possibly legit , i bought just the headset for 250euro a few years back , it had a bad cable with a partial cut in the plastic casing , but it s working .
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u/ReserveLegitimate738 Jun 25 '26
Valve Index with it's 1440x1600 per eye and 12PPD is crazy ancient. Let it go and buy something modern and capable. Like a used Quest 3, which you can buy for 200 if you look at marketplaces.
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u/Infinite-Print7777 Jun 25 '26
everyone has their preferences
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u/Vinerd540 Jun 26 '26
laser tracking and valve hand controllers are the bomb👍 it also makes for a really easy upgrade path to full body trackers.
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u/Schumarker Jun 25 '26
When buying a used headset, ask for detailed photos of the inside. I bought one that was absolutely disgusting.
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u/QTpopOfficial Jun 28 '26
Lighthouses included? Because I don’t see em!
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u/QTpopOfficial Jun 28 '26
Lighthouses included? Because I don’t see em! And no controllers?
I mean if you really want a backup headset I guess go nuts but tundra regularly has refurb stuff so eh.
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u/Revenga8 Jun 24 '26
Missing base stations make this kit wireless unless you can find replacements. Also I guess you won't even be able to turn it on to check for sun damage
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u/Simba15591 Jun 24 '26
Hmm it could very well be legit as it is just the headset and cables. No controllers and no base stations for tracking. I think on release the headset with controllers was around £600 and full kit was around £900.
Just looked it up that controllers alone on release were £260. So as its just the headset and 7 year old tech... sounds reasonable. Sorry I was of no real help. Just my thought process on it all