The good news is that this shortage is expected to come to a close soon

I was able to get 3060 for $399.99 from Newegg's Shuffle Newegg ShuffleTrying to get the 30 series cards has been crazy since their release last year. Trying to get one online is almost impossible with all the Bot Buying going on...
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How a Bot Bought Dozens of RTX 3080 Units Before Consumers Could Grab Them
Based on a tweeted image, the bot was able to help one reseller score 42 units of the RTX 3080 from Nvidia’s website before it went out of stock.www.pcmag.com
By the time these retailors get surplus / ample stock, the RTX 40xx cards will have been announced. Any yet, I don't see the 30xx cards being heavily discounted anytime soon thanks to the chip shortageBest way to get one was to wait in long line at Micro Center...They now have a waiting list you can get on, I believe you have 3 days to pick up your card...I know several who have got their card from Micro Center. New limited stock comes in about once or twice a month...