Amidst the soaring demand for AI, GPUs have emerged as a coveted and scarce computing resource. NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, has aptly dubbed the trend of escalating prices for older GPU models as the 'fine wine effect.' Originally, this term highlighted how GPUs could enhance their performance over time through driver updates and optimizations. However, it has now evolved to characterize their increasing market value. Globally, the majority of data centers powering AI operations heavily depend on GPUs. The persistent surge in demand has resulted in a widespread supply-demand imbalance across the industry, compounded by capacity limitations faced by semiconductor manufacturers. This, in turn, has propelled hardware prices, including those of GPUs, to new heights. Remarkably, even older-generation GPUs are experiencing a surge in value, with their price appreciation outstripping the traditional aging process of fine wine. Fueled by robust market demand, the entire industry supply chain is grappling with capacity constraints.