Where can I sell my old build?

[Chymerix]

Does anyone know of a good place to sell my old components? I tried Craigslist but haven't had any luck. I was thinking of putting them up on Ebay but I have not sold anything through Ebay so my seller rating will be nonexistent. Are there any other avenues? Thanks.

Here's what I'm trying to sell:

CPU - Q6600 2.4 GHz Revision G0
Cooler - Thermalright Ultra-120 + Scythe S-FLEX 120mm fan
Motherboard - Abit IP35 Pro
RAM - 8GB OCZ Reaper DDR2 PC2-8500

 

[WaTaGuMp]

You wont get a rating if you never sell on ebay, you could do that or use FS/FT forums here.

 

[iluvdeal]

I wouldn't want to ship a computer system and have to deal with possible shipping damage which you'll be on the hook for.

What's your asking price on Craigslist and is it realistic? How much does a similarly configured used system sell for on Ebay (use the total price so include shipping)? Take that number, minus fees from it, and use that as your asking price on Craigslist.

BTW, I mostly find people on Craigslist are looking for cheap deals. So you could try removing some bells and whistles from the system as it'll still sell for about the same price. For example, if you have the stock fan still, replace the Ultra-120 with it, then go sell the Ultra-120 separately, you'll get more that way. I might also do the same with the RAM, remove 4GB and sell it separately.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I have sold some old computer parts on ebay, zero issues shipping it. I only have 10 feedback, buts its 100% as both a buyer and a seller.

 

[Jen]

sell here on the computer forums like many others do , your computer parts are worth more in pieces than as a whole computer generally. i have shipped complete systems without problems just package it very well and have insurance added to shipping


Jen

 

[WaTaGuMp]

sell here on the computer forums like many others do , your computer parts are worth more in pieces than as a whole computer generally. i have shipped complete systems without problems just package it very well and have insurance added to shipping


Jen

:thumbsup:

 

[Mugenx]

if you want to get as much as you can possibly can on that S775 build = flEabay, craigslist

if you expect to get the same as much as you can if you fleabay that = not on here in Anand (or any of the reputable forums like ours, where people are actually wiser in terms of bargain-hunting with price-performance ratio in mind with regard to technology stuff and whatnot)

if you just want to make/offset (lessen the blow on your bank) your upgrade to a better rig = Anand and the likes have a plausible market for these stuff.

FYI: Sandy Bridge setup is neck-and-neck if not better with even the most expensive 1366 setup. The former is better in terms of price-performance ratio, period! IMO, e.g. 775, 1156, 1366 FS should be considerably priced carefully now since the coming of Sandy and the near Z68 chipset.

It's just me but, to each his own! Remember, your "100 now will not be the same 100 in the next few weeks/days even."

Try craigslist first and see what happens. As always, good luck to all of us who's trying to unload our stuff before people get wiser!

 

[Chymerix]

I originally posted it on craigslist for $400, but I think that might be high. Maybe $300 is a better price? Honestly I don't want to waste much time trying to sell this stuff, so I'd prefer to sell it all on craigslist if I can so I can just hand it off to someone. I'd really rather not deal with shipping the more I think about it.

 

[pitz]

Well look, you can buy an entire Sandy Bridge CPU/mobo/RAM setup, for $500, that will pretty much blow the old stuff away. So why should your gear be worth anything near that? Too many people have completely unrealistic expectations of their CPU's "value". eBay prices on the LGA775 stuff are ridiculous and completely not realistic.

$200-$250 tops for your gear. And that's being generous, IMHO, especially with an Abit (junk brand, out of business) motherboard.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Well look, you can buy an entire Sandy Bridge CPU/mobo/RAM setup, for $500, that will pretty much blow the old stuff away. So why should your gear be worth anything near that? Too many people have completely unrealistic expectations of their CPU's "value". eBay prices on the LGA775 stuff are ridiculous and completely not realistic.

$200-$250 tops for your gear. And that's being generous, IMHO, especially with an Abit (junk brand, out of business) motherboard.

This thread is getting dangerously close to a price-check thread (which are not allowed on these forums), but I wanted to say that I picked up a Gigabyte P35 mobo, a Q6600 G0, and 4x2GB of DDR2, for that price, A YEAR AGO. Asking $400 for it is just nuts, unless it's all still in the retail box, brand-new. Even then that might be a stretch.

Edit: OP said "Components". If OP is talking about a complete rig, then it might be worth more. But not a lot more.

 

[ShreddedWheat]

I'll give you 75 bucks right now for that q6600! (free shipping sweetens the deal) That is about the going rate for the q6600 since sandy bridge has come out.

 

[bigboxes]

And that's being generous, IMHO, especially with an Abit (junk brand, out of business) motherboard.

Abit may be out of business, but they were never a junk brand. That board was a great board as well. Where exactly did you learn about Abit's junkiness?

 

[Zap]

Rule #14: No price checks allowed.

Does anyone know of a good place to sell my old components? I tried Craigslist but haven't had any luck. I was thinking of putting them up on Ebay but I have not sold anything through Ebay so my seller rating will be nonexistent. Are there any other avenues? Thanks.

Wherever you go, you will need to adopt strategies to sell there. For instance if you sell here, you have to bump your thread often (but not excessively, there is a limit in the rules). Craigslist is similar. Your for sale post will drop as the days go by, so you need to post it again (and maybe delete old one).

The other thing is that if you are not getting any inquiries at all, the conclusion is that your asking price is too high. Once it is low enough, people will beat a path to your door. Trust me - I posted a USB scanner and USB laser printer on Craigslist for free (both worked, but were just old) and I got a ton of phone calls. However, I posted some stereo speakers and got... nothing.

Seeing the price you listed it for, yes you priced yourself out of the seller's market by a mile or ten.

 

[Chymerix]

Asking $400 for it is just nuts, unless it's all still in the retail box, brand-new. Even then that might be a stretch.

I got my prices from the most readily available source - ebay, if they are off, then it's only because people are paying more than what they should on ebay. Regardless, I was just looking for some recommendations on where to sell the parts.

 

[Bman123]

I wouldn't do it on craigslist man, you will have alot of lost time dealing with people who are super cheap or never show up. Sell it on here. I have sold 2 complete systems using the forums before. Sure shipping was alot but both times I shipped it 1,000+ miles and neither of them had any damage.

 

[Gigantopithecus]

eBay prices on the LGA775 stuff are ridiculous and completely not realistic.

I disagree completely. Any item is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, period, end of story.

As a seller, there are advantages and disadvantages to the different venues. IME:
eBay: generally higher sale price, but mitigated by higher fees, risk of selling to an idiot who will break stuff then blame you, and the risk of getting defrauded outright.
Craigslist: generally lowest sale price, but has the advantage of immediate cash in hand transaction that is final.
Anandtech, [H]ardforum, etc: generally a bit more money than Craigslist, no eBay fees, sometimes no PayPal fees, low risk of getting scammed or selling to a moron.

I'm fortunate to have enough local connections to be able to move parts at fair prices almost all the time, but when I can't, I sell here.

 

[Chymerix]

I wouldn't do it on craigslist man, you will have alot of lost time dealing with people who are super cheap or never show up. Sell it on here. I have sold 2 complete systems using the forums before. Sure shipping was alot but both times I shipped it 1,000+ miles and neither of them had any damage.

What's the process if I were to sell them here? It seems there are a lot of rules around pricing/selling.

 

[Chymerix]

Anandtech, [H]ardforum, etc: generally a bit more money than Craigslist, no eBay fees, sometimes no PayPal fees, low risk of getting scammed or selling to a moron.

Wouldn't there be a higher risk of getting scammed when dealing on forums since there are no checks in place to prevent getting ripped off?

 

[Gigantopithecus]

What's the process if I were to sell them here? It seems there are a lot of rules around pricing/selling.

It's all here. You'll want to start by having your email visible in your profile. You'll also need to be prepared to ship to someone before they'll pay you - check their heatware rating first. And $200-250 shipped is a realistic expectation. TBH I'd list them on Craigslist first at $200, that's a lot less hassle.

 

[Gigantopithecus]

Wouldn't there be a higher risk of getting scammed when dealing on forums since there are no checks in place to prevent getting ripped off?

Check heatware ratings. Like mine. My real name and place of employment would not be hard to find with some digging, and I've had nothing but positive ratings over a 5+ year period of time. Do you think I'd jeopardize that over $200 worth of parts? It's like any other type of online sale, it's a calculated risk, but the risk is low if you do your research, and there's a lot of research potential on the forums.

 

[Chymerix]

Thanks for all the input. I think i'll do as you suggest and try craigslist at a lower price first, and if that fails, maybe try these forums.

 

[Zap]

Alright guys, enough of the price talk or thread might get locked.

I got my prices from the most readily available source - ebay, if they are off, then it's only because people are paying more than what they should on ebay.

There's plenty of people trying to get more than a product is worth on eBay, but not all of them sell. Did you look a completed listings with a green price? Those are the ones that actually sold.

What's the process if I were to sell them here? It seems there are a lot of rules around pricing/selling.

Yes, there are rules you need to follow. They are in a sticky in the For Sale forum. Read them, live by them.

Wouldn't there be a higher risk of getting scammed when dealing on forums since there are no checks in place to prevent getting ripped off?

That is what Heatware is for. Also, there are volunteer services like Trollhunters, and of course if it is proven that someone is a scammer, that person tends to get banned across a LOT of tech forums, as many people here are also active or have friends elsewhere (including us mods). I think there are also lists of people who have been known to scam, so you can avoid them.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Alright guys, enough of the price talk or thread might get locked.



There's plenty of people trying to get more than a product is worth on eBay, but not all of them sell. Did you look a completed listings with a green price? Those are the ones that actually sold.



Yes, there are rules you need to follow. They are in a sticky in the For Sale forum. Read them, live by them.



That is what Heatware is for. Also, there are volunteer services like Trollhunters, and of course if it is proven that someone is a scammer, that person tends to get banned across a LOT of tech forums, as many people here are also active or have friends elsewhere (including us mods). I think there are also lists of people who have been known to scam, so you can avoid them.

Good thing the mods aren't looking, oh wait.

 

[Chymerix]

Maybe I should just donate them to charity

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Maybe I should just donate them to charity

You're in luck, I just started an old computer parts charity. Everything that gets donated to me gets sold, then I use the money to buy ME some new stuff.