RAM: DDR 4- 2666Mhz 16GB X2

Want to buy desktop RAM Sticks for cheap.

Need DDR4 2666Mhz 16GB (2 units) for homelab

New SP ram is available at around 2600 per unit so looking for used or open box to save money.

Any pointers /Deals would help.

lot of new rams from Tier 2 or Tier 3 manufacturer are being sold at low rate for a reason. DDR4 chips are not in production any more, and left overs ( rejected chips) are made in new rams and being sold. these come with performance issues.

I will not name the brands . you know them