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		bilekas 56 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hetzner Prices increase 30-40% I understand the Ai slop casing hardware supply issues and so naturally you'll see an increase in price, but this one is confusing : > Note: All "Server Auction" servers have a 3% price increase across the board. Why would that warrant an increase if the HW is already there ?

latch 56 days ago [–]

Maybe because they still have to pay for part replacements?

bilekas 56 days ago | [–]

Maybe, I guess I assumed it was just already plug and play but probably there is some hardware changes there.

Edit :Yes, it seems your right, I should have checked,

> Support services replacement of defective hardware

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