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I think I'm done buying on eBay/used for most tech stuff

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archcommus

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I used to have the mentality that I should find the best deal possible for any computer part, be that on eBay, or in FS/T here on Anandtech, or wherever. Recently though I've moved away from that. One reason, warranties. Most warranties for tech products are non-transferrable and with having bought everything new for my last upgrade, I realize that I really like knowing that EVERYTHING is covered for 3-5 years (some things one year). Basically it guarantees (assuming the manufacturer is decent) that if issues ever arise and you know it's due to faulty hardware, you *should* have your system up and running again in 1-2 weeks with a good RMA process.

Just nice reassurance that has caused me to start buying purely from normal retailers. Anyone else feel similarly?
 
I never buy used. God only knows what people do to stuff, I learned long ago that there's no limit to human stupidity.
 
I bought a used 54g wireless NIC from Fry's for $14. That's a great investment, because it has no moving parts, and probably won't fail. Works great too.

Just don't get used harddrives and other sensitive electronics as PurdueRy stated.
 
i will NEVER buy used pc parts unless i know the person selling it and i know how they took care of their stuff. even then i'd be kind of hesitant.

i will buy NEW parts off ebay though, just not used.
 
Originally posted by: pontifex
i will NEVER buy used pc parts unless i know the person selling it and i know how they took care of their stuff. even then i'd be kind of hesitant.

i will buy NEW parts off ebay though, just not used.
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and most of the NEW stuff is overpriced, even compared to newegg
 
Originally posted by: us3rnotfound
Originally posted by: pontifex
i will NEVER buy used pc parts unless i know the person selling it and i know how they took care of their stuff. even then i'd be kind of hesitant.

i will buy NEW parts off ebay though, just not used.
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and most of the NEW stuff is overpriced, even compared to newegg
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So is most of the used stuff. There's to many AOL morons on ebay pushing the prices up past retail, or market price in the case of old stuff.
 
I wouldn't even buy new on eBay, because you still don't get the warranty (unless the seller is a reseller and not an end user).
 
do u have to give ebay a cut of the money...does ebay make like 10% or whatever the amount may be on evry sale?
 
I buy everything at small local shops. In big cities it's not really that hard to find comparable prices to e-tailers on mainstream componentry. Plus, an RMA usually just entails going back to the store for an exchange.

edit. I've got no problems buying used componentry from a local shop neither. I sell quite a few used parts to a couple shops, so I know their quality testing is thorough.
 
Honestly, the only things I buy on ebay are the things I can't find anywhere else: which consists only of computer parts that haven't been in production for years. Its an exception to the rule that you get a good deal buying something on ebay over other online retailers. I've gotten a decent deal on a pulled video card awhile back but for the most part I'm just disappointed when I use the search there.
 
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