How to sell 20 computers??

[GizmoFreak]

This might be somewhat of a strange question, but does anybody have a suggestion as to the best way of selling 20 identical computers? They are all custom-built P3 800's with 19inch monitors. Selling them individually on eBay doesn't seem the best idea to get a good return on them. I really have no idea where else to start to look. Ideally, I'd like to sell off as many as possible at one time. Any suggestions or ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Viper GTS]

You just trying to dump them to minimize losses/break even, or are you trying to make a set amount of profit per box?

Viper GTS

 

[vi edit]

Check with a local auctioning company, or possibly a local school district.

 

[Beau]

FS/FT!

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: Beau6183
FS/FT!

Good idea, except for the fact that he falls under the 'dealer' category and would promptly be flamed, flogged, hogtied, and locked.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Beau6183
FS/FT!

With 20 complete systems he would probably get his thread locked due to the dealer rule.

Edit: Damn you amnesiac 2.0.

 

[Beau]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Beau6183 FS/FT!

With 20 complete systems he would probably get his thread locked due to the dealer rule.

Do it one at a time. I know they said as many as possible at one time, but they could get a lot more if they sell 'em individually.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Originally posted by: Beau6183

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: Beau6183 FS/FT!

With 20 complete systems he would probably get his thread locked due to the dealer rule.

Do it one at a time.

 

[GizmoFreak]

Sorry everyone, I'm a new member and wasn't aware of this "dealer rule". I guess I should rephrase then, what's the best way to sell one? Would that be through here? Or some other site like eBay?
Should I take it apart and sell the components?

Basically they are all used computers and I need to liquidate them. I'm not looking to make a profit or anything. But I'd like to get as much as I can because I help run a small company and we are trying to break even/avoid losses to repay loans.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: sjk
Sorry everyone, I'm a new member and wasn't aware of this "dealer rule". I guess I should rephrase then, what's the best way to sell one? Would that be through here? Or some other site like eBay?
Should I take it apart and sell the components?

Basically they are all used computers and I need to liquidate them. I'm not looking to make a profit or anything. But I'd like to get as much as I can because I help run a small company and we are trying to break even/avoid losses to repay loans.

You could try to sell them through here, but it is pretty difficult to sell entire systems here since most of us custom build our computers. In general members are looking for parts to upgrade/complete their rigs.

 

[astriy]

can you post the specs and ~how much you want for them?

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0

Originally posted by: Beau6183
FS/FT!

Good idea, except for the fact that he falls under the 'dealer' category and would promptly be flamed, flogged, hogtied, and locked.

too late

 

[GizmoFreak]

the specs are:

desktop tower case
Pentium III 800 MHz
20 GB Hard Drive
128 MB RAM
52X Creative CD-ROM
SoundBlaster Live! Value sound card
NVidia GeForce2 MX/MX 400 32MB video card
19inch Samsung Syncmaster 950p CRT monitor
Windows 2000 Professional
2 Altec Lansing speakers

 

[vi edit]

How much are you looking to get for them?

 

[GizmoFreak]

Well, I was hoping to get $500 for that, but I've already been told that that's a pipe dream. I was hoping to get an idea about what a fair price is/what I should expect (low end, high end) here. I guess I didn't really come here with the intent of selling (though I wouldn't mind obviously), but to get some ideas from people on the best way of going about this and what I should expect. What do people think?

 

[Pastore]

400-500 is a very reasonable price

 

[vi edit]

If the windows 2000 is a legit install complete with license, I think that they are excellent deals. I'd advertise in your local paper and talk to your local school district. For that price, they may be interested in picking them up off of you.

 

[Aceman]

The back of a van next to a campus on move in day? You should have all sold within a couple of hours.

 

[manly]

Just a random suggestion, but I would try to target local small businesses with old PCs and a limited budget to upgrade.

Package in support, training and limited consulting. Obviously you need a network of contacts to pull that off.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Beast1284
400-500 is a very reasonable price

yes, considering the 19" monitor, nice deal
shipping will suck with that monitor, figure out a way to sell them local

 

[AvidOC]

THIEF!

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You are way out of line calling anyone a thief.

DO NOT repeat.

AnandTech Moderator

 

[PlatinumGold]

Shoot. i'd consider buying a couple at $500 a piece.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: sjk
the specs are:

desktop tower case
Pentium III 800 MHz
20 GB Hard Drive
128 MB RAM
52X Creative CD-ROM
SoundBlaster Live! Value sound card
NVidia GeForce2 MX/MX 400 32MB video card
19inch Samsung Syncmaster 950p CRT monitor
Windows 2000 Professional
2 Altec Lansing speakers

About the same specs as mine. Damn! Now I know my computer doesn't worth $500 anymore...I bought it a year ago for $1200

Athlon 900mhz
Abit K7V-133a
256mb PC-133
30 GB HD
Nvidia GeForce2 MX 200 32mb
Soud blaster live! value
16X DVD ROM
12x10x32 CD burner
19 in Samsung Syncmaster 955df
Microsoft keyboard & mouse
Speaker with sub

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: AvidOC
THIEF!

What the hell is your problem? Can you prove he stole these? Maybe you should have all the facts before you make accusations.

 

[murphy55d]

Just ask PsychoAndy, I'm sure he'd be able to help.