Brian, you're killing it with those truth bombs! 100% agree with your observations that they are never going to sell their used computer when it looks like a hot mess. Buyers want the shiny apple, not the one that looks rotten to the core. They definitely need to put in the work to clean up the dirt and dust. Great point about pricing used equipment. Do not skip putting the proper love and care into reselling their used pcs. If the seller does not want to put the proper time in, then why would buyers want that hot garbage?
I agree with what you've said, but personally I like to see the original boxes for the build. As a tech I appreciate the meticulousness of builders who keep the original boxes, it goes a long way proving provenance of parts assuring (usually) you're not getting a gas-station meet-up graphics card or a board dug-out of someone's basement. I sell a fair bit of P.C.s and cleanliness is right up there with decent photos, without 1 or the other your used P.C. is just a paperweight....nice vid.
I agree with the cleanliness part, after all, who wants someone else's dust in their house. However, I do like the gas station meet-ups, and basement dig outs. Not long ago I went for a porch pick up to buy a "computer card." which the box was an ATI 9000 pci with 64mb memory for ten bucks. It turned out that the card bouncing inside the box was a voodoo 3-2000 16mb AGP. I changed my plan and built a super socket 7 with old stock I had lying around from the day, and still enjoy the pc.
I agree with what needs to be done to sale a machine regardless of the machine specs . I do cleaning of computers usually for a small fee . Looks aren't worth everything many believe they are ...
Most people who are selling their computers used are in denial. They honestly expect to get back what they put into the computer. However, used computers are like used cars--they depreciate in value over time. With that, so does the worth price.
what I've learned is that you need to seriously lower your expectations when selling used PCs and PC components. Even if the PC is only 6 months old then you better only expect to make about half of what you bought it for. If the system is older then a year or if it has last gen components then pricing should be half or 1/3 of what you paid for it. Personally I don't agree with it but that's how the used PC market is. Right now I'm trying to sell an AMD AM4 mobo that brand new today costs $300 and I have it priced at $170 and I've had no inquiries about it. I'm most likely going to have to lower the price to $100 before I get anyone interested in it. For all the money that people spend on PCs they sure can be cheap when it comes to buying used components.
yeah i was in a group of YT'ers around Xmas one was gonna buy a 6700K for $900, just to piss her off I end up buying 2 6700(not K) for under $90 for Dell MTs. She was never going to over clock the K. Their fun little computers, I end up keeping both. Though I still have a love affair with some ancient w3550's. $50 to $100, and they are work beasts.
Hello, my Asus laptop got stuck during the game. When I folded it, it didn't turn on. Only one indicator lights up. Pressing any key turns it all off. What do you recommend?
I'm still looking for a computer case, I have a huge clunker with missing feet, but it's a monster, I wanted one a bit smaller, I'm still looking stay away from Facebook Market place I was ripped off once, worst than eBay
Great video. A couple other things though. Expect to see proof of life, even if it's a screen shot showing specs, and double check that it works when picking it up. Otherwise, expect to be buying a brick, at the very least, someone else's headache. Also, "refurbished" has become as overused term as "gaming." Unless the unit has been through a process such as those of quality control at the factory, and adjusted to be in line with the tolerances of each component, just laugh. Unless that "refurbished" item comes with a credible warranty it should be a hard pass.
Was thinking of selling my PC since I'm tired of gaming. But after listening to this and viewing the market. I'll keep it. I can definitely just use it as a normal PC and retire the gaming part of it. It just sucks that PC hardware loses its value super fast.
Brian, you're killing it with those truth bombs! 100% agree with your observations that they are never going to sell their used computer when it looks like a hot mess. Buyers want the shiny apple, not the one that looks rotten to the core. They definitely need to put in the work to clean up the dirt and dust. Great point about pricing used equipment. Do not skip putting the proper love and care into reselling their used pcs. If the seller does not want to put the proper time in, then why would buyers want that hot garbage?
Thanks for watching
I agree with what you've said, but personally I like to see the original boxes for the build. As a tech I appreciate the meticulousness of builders who keep the original boxes, it goes a long way proving provenance of parts assuring (usually) you're not getting a gas-station meet-up graphics card or a board dug-out of someone's basement. I sell a fair bit of P.C.s and cleanliness is right up there with decent photos, without 1 or the other your used P.C. is just a paperweight....nice vid.
I agree with the cleanliness part, after all, who wants someone else's dust in their house. However, I do like the gas station meet-ups, and basement dig outs. Not long ago I went for a porch pick up to buy a "computer card." which the box was an ATI 9000 pci with 64mb memory for ten bucks. It turned out that the card bouncing inside the box was a voodoo 3-2000 16mb AGP. I changed my plan and built a super socket 7 with old stock I had lying around from the day, and still enjoy the pc.
Thanks for your input, much appreciated
cleanliness and good photos
All solid tips and suggestions for anyone wanting to sell a used PC.
Thanks Brian.
Glad to help!
I agree with what needs to be done to sale a machine regardless of the machine specs . I do cleaning of computers usually for a small fee . Looks aren't worth everything many believe they are ...
Thanks for watching
Most people who are selling their computers used are in denial. They honestly expect to get back what they put into the computer. However, used computers are like used cars--they depreciate in value over time. With that, so does the worth price.
what I've learned is that you need to seriously lower your expectations when selling used PCs and PC components. Even if the PC is only 6 months old then you better only expect to make about half of what you bought it for. If the system is older then a year or if it has last gen components then pricing should be half or 1/3 of what you paid for it. Personally I don't agree with it but that's how the used PC market is.
Right now I'm trying to sell an AMD AM4 mobo that brand new today costs $300 and I have it priced at $170 and I've had no inquiries about it. I'm most likely going to have to lower the price to $100 before I get anyone interested in it. For all the money that people spend on PCs they sure can be cheap when it comes to buying used components.
Some people are willing to wait it out to get the price they want, could take long time, but if you want it gone, sell it cheaper than the competition
Go to PC parts picker and build your PC there and that will give a starting price.
at the end of the video you will see new builds from PC Part Picker
some good tips as always
Glad you think so!
your old gaming pc and any unused pc parts are quite welcome here with me
yeah i was in a group of YT'ers around Xmas one was gonna buy a 6700K for $900, just to piss her off I end up buying 2 6700(not K) for under $90 for Dell MTs. She was never going to over clock the K. Their fun little computers, I end up keeping both. Though I still have a love affair with some ancient w3550's. $50 to $100, and they are work beasts.
old tech is still ok to use as long as it does everything you need it to do.
If one doesn't have all the box's, is it ok to photo the parts in the rig for selling online?
Yes, why not.
Hello, my Asus laptop got stuck during the game. When I folded it, it didn't turn on. Only one indicator lights up. Pressing any key turns it all off. What do you recommend?
what's your opinon on disassembling the PC and selling as individual parts? is it worth it?
Probably more profitable and easier to ship.
I'm still looking for a computer case, I have a huge clunker with missing feet, but it's a monster, I wanted one a bit smaller, I'm still looking stay away from Facebook Market place I was ripped off once, worst than eBay
Great video. A couple other things though. Expect to see proof of life, even if it's a screen shot showing specs, and double check that it works when picking it up. Otherwise, expect to be buying a brick, at the very least, someone else's headache. Also, "refurbished" has become as overused term as "gaming." Unless the unit has been through a process such as those of quality control at the factory, and adjusted to be in line with the tolerances of each component, just laugh. Unless that "refurbished" item comes with a credible warranty it should be a hard pass.
Thanks for sharing
I would just remove the drive/drivers and give it away. 👍
Like I said in the video, either remove drive or replace drive or clean drive
Was thinking of selling my PC since I'm tired of gaming. But after listening to this and viewing the market. I'll keep it. I can definitely just use it as a normal PC and retire the gaming part of it. It just sucks that PC hardware loses its value super fast.
Wtf?! you live near a quarry or something ? why so much dust ?