My first 6 months flipping PC's! How much money have I made? Flippin' PC's Episode 12.

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  • @nicoldengenyakeye6905
    @nicoldengenyakeye6905 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Finally a straight shooter. Thank you for your advice. Finished upgrading my old rig for flipping purposes hope all goes well.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good luck, let us know how it goes! I'll be doing my next video about how to get started flipping.

    • @nicoldengenyakeye6905
      @nicoldengenyakeye6905 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasualTechReview Thanks man. Appreciate it

    • @JC_WT
      @JC_WT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      any luck yet?

    • @nicoldengenyakeye6905
      @nicoldengenyakeye6905 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JC_WT Nah not yet . Still hopeful though

    • @RandomYooser
      @RandomYooser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any sales??

  • @enmaenmaenma123
    @enmaenmaenma123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    watched from start to end. very informative. thank you bro. just continue what u doing. you'll be big soon :)

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really appreciate that, thanks for the encouragement.

  • @legacy4496
    @legacy4496 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ya my market is terrible to i have a nice 3070 build all white listed at 900 and i have people offer 400 it’s a bit irritating

    • @AlexHusTech
      @AlexHusTech 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yh market here in the UK is quite bad too :(

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always just respond with kindness, no matter how stupid the offer. I actually had one turn into a legit sale, he just wanted to see if he could get it cheap.

  • @SovietDoggo
    @SovietDoggo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video man, I'll be here for the next video to come.

  • @cornballflakes24
    @cornballflakes24 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ive always been interested in tech and flipping pcs sounds like a good side hustle I wanna get into.
    I would like some advice on how to start.
    Only restrictions are my parents, I wanna do this stuff on my own and take the risk, but they are overprotective and dont understand that i want to explore and ready to take on any challenge.
    Your channel is awsome and helpful, its nice of you to document your process and are close with your community.
    Keep it up man!

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Much appreciated, and you can do it! I'll be doing a video, probably next, with more specific and concrete steps on getting started as a side hustle.

  • @jayibakumarra
    @jayibakumarra 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome video. Exactly how I've been doing it for years. My best finds have been from people who have decent components in crappy cases. Most times just buying a simple $50 case, $20 extension cables, and $40 in RGB fans brings me in over $300 profit.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I was kinda surprised at how well thats worked. Now it's one of the primary deals I'm on the lookout for!

    • @Bigboss-xe6lm
      @Bigboss-xe6lm หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most of the good cases have 3-6 free ARGB fans. My fav is Montech XR. Great case. Add a USB2 to USB c internal adapter and you can add cheap mobos on it aswell, fully functional

  • @hansmaker1236
    @hansmaker1236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    well done and spoken.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Much appreciated, thanks for watching!

  • @sumdood2035
    @sumdood2035 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What system would you suggest to build to flip an rtx3060? Similar systems are only selling around here for about $600 Max.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @sumdood2035 600 is low, 3060s alone generally cost 150-250 depending on location. Are these systems for 600 without any aesthetic upgrades? Or are they decked out? Typically I will pair a ryzen 3600-5600, or a 12400 with a 3060.

  • @WildRule9
    @WildRule9 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Experienced some definite ups and downs with my flips. Taking a break for now. I did manage to learn how to do my own PSU cable sleeving, saves money on cable extensions and leaves you more room in the back of the case for cable management

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah that sounds like a really useful skill, I will have to look into that. It does create an issue with cable management in some cases for sure, with all the extra length.

  • @cornballflakes24
    @cornballflakes24 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I want to know, would you ship pcs, and if not may I ask why?

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not totally opposed to it, just haven't done it yet.

  • @SandwichTech_
    @SandwichTech_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I'm going to sell 2 PC's that I built recently. I usually build a pc and do like 4 videos (benchmarks) on it for the channel then sell locally. Ive had a bit of trouble but your vid gave good tips. New sub from me! Keep it up💯💯💯💯😎😎😎😎

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate that, thanks! I will be doing s video, hopefully next week, containing more specific steps and hints to building and selling PCs!

    • @SandwichTech_
      @SandwichTech_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasualTechReview Great Cant Wait! 🫡👌

  • @OneWayBlake
    @OneWayBlake 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How much should I be taking out and saving

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's up to you. I use some of the money for household bills etc, but most of it stays dedicated to flipping. At my level, that works for now.

  • @JC_WT
    @JC_WT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's interesting seeing how other people approach this!
    I've just started doing this and so far it seems like there's really not much to be made doing this, in my area at least. But hey, I'm sure I'll get better with more practice. And what I'm finding out is that it's usually the lower tier builds which have the ability to gain a higher profit percentage, and sell quicker.
    What is most important to me at the moment, is just getting experience and getting as many builds as possible under my belt, so that I can build a strong portfolio that counts as "PC building experience" on a CV.
    I know far more efficient ways to make money so this really is a "doing it for the love of it" kind of thing for me. More a hobby than anything, which is why I don't mind even selling at a loss sometimes, just to keep that money turning over quickly to allow me to complete more builds. Sometimes I'll put a PC up for $1 reserve and sell it to the highest bidder, just for fun lol.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are right, your experience is going to be marker dependent. I've got a video coming out on Monday with more specific details on exactly what I do and some tips for success. Keep me updated on your journey!

    • @JC_WT
      @JC_WT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview Thanks, I checked it out and found it really helpful!
      I've thought a lot about how I'm approaching this since I left my original comment and I've definitely identified some areas I could be doing better in. One simple ingredient that's missing from this actually being a good money maker for me has been patience.
      For example, in the interest of quick builds and quick sales, I'm not really looking out for the absolute best deals possible, and instead settling on "okay" deals, leaving a lot of potential profit on the table.
      Because I've only really been doing this for fun, I'll admit that I have being doing things very sloppy, basically on a whim to just "try things out", but videos like yours have helped inspire me to actually try and make a proper go of this :)
      One good thing about just messing around without much concern about the outcome is getting first hand experience selling in this niche, which has also provided some valuable insight. Just getting in there and participating in the market is a great way to learn, even if we might stumble at first!
      Anyway, really enjoying your down to earth approach to this. Thanks for the solid content! 😸👍

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JC_WT that's awesome to hear! Being organized and patient have been very important to my success thus far! Keep me updated on how it's getting along.

  • @giovaanflores7019
    @giovaanflores7019 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My area has been dry, I have 4 systems ready to sell. And I sell fairly cheap too

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was my biggest surprise, how wildly the demand changes week to week. Plus, in just the 6 months I've been selling 3 or 4 more sellers are active. Mostly producing good builds as well, so it's tough competition.

    • @giovaanflores7019
      @giovaanflores7019 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@CasualTechReview The problem here is that , I have a lot of low ballers . I'm willing to drop $20-40 from my builds . But getting a $75 offer for a $300 pc is crazy lol .My builds come out nice not to brag . Great cable management and good value for some of the parts I throw in .

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @giovaanflores7019 yeah you have to hold the line somewhere. As I said in the video my average profit is $141, I will usually be willing to go down to $100, especially if the person is nice and easy to deal with.

    • @kvon_ja
      @kvon_ja 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yoo am interested Pc. how can contact yall ?

    • @cornballflakes24
      @cornballflakes24 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if the parts demand go up (especially in the holidays) best thing to do is to try to sell them for a profit. or you can reporpous them for other builds. i would use simmilar setups to base the price off of. Presentation is key too, a clean organized pc with a nice case and rgb and good quality photos plus detailed clear descriptions on about would sell for what you want. If your doing these things then keep up and try to be patient.

  • @bobrat8966
    @bobrat8966 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video man i been selling gaming pc's since October sold close to 35 made about 6k in profit and its really fun sourcing parts and building and like any business has its ups and downs and at times its stressing but its all worth it i have some side cash and fun building a pc and most of my customers are new to pc gaming so that makes me happy and like half of the pc's and profit i made came around Christmas lots of ppl came to me to build a pc that fits their needs and budget and ppl wanting pc'c as gifts in my experience that is the craziest and profitable month

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's awesome, congrats! I really enjoy the process as well. I don't even really play games, I just enjoy building the machines.

  • @Gekko008
    @Gekko008 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm starting myself and had a clown trying to buy. I was trying to sell my 3060 ti for 450 AUD (Australian Dollar) - slightly above market, but I expected a haggle. Guy comes and ask $50, cash, claiming that it doesn't have warranty and no guarantee I used the right thermal paste. I spoke to someone I knew was selling his 3080 (he was asking 600, which mind you, is already a massive saving), same dude offered $100.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, expect a fair bit of that, unrealistic low balling. I just respond in a polite but firm fashion and have had few troubles. I know I also offer people less than they want for their stuff after letting items simmer on the market for awhile, it's just something you will have to deal with.

  • @MrDilldock
    @MrDilldock 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting stuff! About a year ago I sold a 5600 / 6700 XT system for $900 (CAD). The guy's son spilled water through the top of the case and fried a usb connection on the board. I felt bad for the guy and offered to take it back, but he refused.
    I agree the lower price PCs are the sweet spot. My last sale on FB marketplace was a $375 (CAD) 3600/rx 570. Took about 2 weeks after multiple lowball offers (100? trade for a ps4?) Gotta be patient and weed out the riff raff.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, that mirrors my experience. There are buyers out there for higher spec systems, but there's alot of marketplace competition for them.

  • @legacy4496
    @legacy4496 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thoughts on me buying a radeon 5700 and intel i7 8700 build with 2 monitors keyboard and mouse so full set up for 400 which i’m going to case swap and make it look nice. Or do you usally stay away from full set up. Or is a full setup a good idea

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mention in the video that I've had good luck buying a whole pc for cheap, swapping cases and adding cable extensions and generally making it look better. The 8700 makes me nervous as to how old it is. I'm trying to sell a 6700k build and struggling.

  • @thesmokecriminal5395
    @thesmokecriminal5395 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do u buy used graphics cards? Aren't you worried about a used gpu failing a few months after the pc was sold?

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I get them from marketplace and ebay mainly. Yes, there is always a concern about a product having an issue, but that's true with new stuff too. I test all parts thoroughly before putting them in a build and selling them. I make it clear I do not offer a no questions asked warranty, but I do assure customers I won't abandon them if something happens. This is where good reviews come into play, I just make sure to back that up by providing support, answering questions, and if warranted, pay for or help pay for parts replacement. Doesn't happen often.

    • @thesmokecriminal5395
      @thesmokecriminal5395 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview I'm into flipping low budget computers and idk what gpu to get, them gtx 1060's and rx580's seem kinda old

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @thesmokecriminal5395 well, those are low end gpus! You could look at 2060s, intel gpus etc for some slightly newer choices. But a low budget is going to get you low budget parts. It's important to set folks expectations with a low budget computer.

    • @thesmokecriminal5395
      @thesmokecriminal5395 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview I'm just starting out, low end gpus should be ok for e sport titles

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @thesmokecriminal5395 yep. Again just make sure you set expectations for your customers, some people do not know the amount of money it takes to get a really capable pc. Most don't need it either.

  • @oswaldjh
    @oswaldjh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Success depends heavily on your market area.
    In a city with a depressed economy, a PC with a Ryzen 5500 along with a GTX 1070 will be sold at a loss.
    If you have a couple old GTX 1070s like me you might as well keep them as they won't sell at even at $50.
    I've sold several of my old builds on our market place.
    Sometimes I would need to dig up the receipt for the graphics card to give them the remainder of the extended warranty that I paid for.
    All while taking a 50% loss.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For sure, demand is market dependent. That's where the research is critical if you want to be successful. I plan out my builds in advance before buying parts, and use realistic sale price estimates to ensure my sales are profitable.

    • @oswaldjh
      @oswaldjh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview You're missing the point.
      I'm in a economically depressed city that you either can only afford a few hundred on a computer while much more affluent shop the new market only or if you can supply a warranty much like I did.
      Either way results in zero profit as the moneyed clients can always buy new.
      This is the reality of my location.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @oswaldjh no, I think I understand your point ok. What I'm saying is that if your goal is making money, and proper market research is telling you that you won't make money...I would not try to sell PCs.

  • @Dev-Dan
    @Dev-Dan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nc! i do this too. however u have a good market and i dont hahaha keep up the good work men!

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, much appreciated! My market is pretty slow right now also, had 1 PC sitting for over a month now! But that's just it, there are ebbs and flows, and you are just along for the ride.

    • @Dev-Dan
      @Dev-Dan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview pretty much the same for me, it's been a down season this months. I sold out of PC to sell on January and restocked this April. And I agree that there are a lot of mediocre sellers this days :)))

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I try to stick to my standards. I use only high quality parts, thoroughly tested and emphasize aesthetics.

  • @StitchCustoms-sc
    @StitchCustoms-sc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video , but gotta ask what do you do or how do you handle the OS side of things ?

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't cover that at all, did I? I'm putting together a video now about how anyone can get started flipping PCs, so I'll be sure to include that. But in summary, I install activated windows 10 on every PC and update all the software before selling.

  • @MrTea101
    @MrTea101 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You shouldn't feel bad for the kid breaking his own PC, he made the choice to mess around something what he own that he possibly doesn't understand.
    You can "help" people but it shouldn't cost you for something that they purposely break it, that's their problem unless they up the cost for the repair.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah that's a fair point, I just always try to air on the side of doing right by people. Good customer service is a rarity these days, I do the best I can to provide it.

  • @TheHovel
    @TheHovel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a "self funding" hobby your profit calculations are fine but if you were to consider doing it as a source of full time income then you would also have to factor in the cost of your labour. That's if you work from home on a self-employed basis.
    If you want to do it as a legit "business" then there are also many other potential costs to take into account.

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, any reference to quitting my job is just a joke. It's a hobby that actually makes money, which is a big benefit.

  • @THE-UNKNOWN_7163
    @THE-UNKNOWN_7163 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍

  • @suprerxero
    @suprerxero 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In my country most people order parts online and build it them self or they just pick parts online and shops are more than happy to asemble pc for free I guess its american thingy to pay some guy to make pc for you.

  • @Birthofmac
    @Birthofmac 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s funny that this video came up on my timeline I want to get into flipping I build my 1st pc and i felt in love with it. Now I have spare parts I’m going to build then sale it. Thanks 😊 best of luck to you my friend 🎉❤

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate that, same to you. I'm working on a video now about getting started flipping pcs, look for it in the next week or so.

  • @islam0472
    @islam0472 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do you sell in Facebook groups?

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I currently sell in my local market. Haven't delved into shipping at this point.

  • @alf8718
    @alf8718 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You like building computers, there are many jobs with monthly salaries doing exactly that!
    in six months You can earn at least 5 times more than You made. And not have to hassle with selling online!

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You aren't wrong, although I don't know how many jobs there are doing that. I'm not quite ready to leave my regular job but maybe one day that'll be a possibility. This is just a hobby that makes a little bit of extra money!

  • @Bigboss-xe6lm
    @Bigboss-xe6lm หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its a business. The kid destroyed his PC, it should be a lesson. Id charge them 50$ for that RAM job

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Bigboss-xe6lm Yeah, I see your point. I place a huge emphasis on good customer service (which is lacking these days) and as a result gotten alot of repeat business. Money is not my primary focus (though it is important), and that's why I make the choices i do. I have gotten burned a few times as well, so it doesn't always work out for me. It's just the way I prefer to operate.

    • @Bigboss-xe6lm
      @Bigboss-xe6lm 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@CasualTechReview I respect your MO. But most people today take advantage of that and thats probably why many businesses dont use overly good service. But I respect it alot. Tho its not profitable in the long run imo

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @Bigboss-xe6lm I get it, I definitely am leaving money on the table. But believe me, I'm still making plenty of profit and I can sleep well at night knowing I'm not ripping people off. It's a win/win for me.

  • @charliesretrocomputing
    @charliesretrocomputing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    uh i think you stole my pc, i have a 12600k and 6700xt too! 😂
    It's a great combo!

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, I'm still rocking the 12600k although I've upgraded to a 7900 GRE, appreciable difference!

    • @charliesretrocomputing
      @charliesretrocomputing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@CasualTechReview I'll probably upgrade in a few years, it works great for me, but I'm glad you got a nice upgrade! (7900 GRE is awesome!)

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@charliesretrocomputing PC flipping has allowed me to outfit my pc better than I would have normally. I'm currently saving to do an over the top build late this year/early next year as the new cpus and gpus come out!

    • @charliesretrocomputing
      @charliesretrocomputing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview nice! I'm getting into flipping too, but it's hard because long story short, I'm not old enough to legally sell things on eBay or Marketplace, so I have to ask my dad to buy and sell things for me and he pays me in cash 😆

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @charliesretrocomputing well fair enough, that would complicate things. But learn as much as you can now, so when you are old enough you can hop right in with both feet!

  • @smittyholden7213
    @smittyholden7213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What the hell is a rtx690 lmao

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@smittyholden7213 did I say that?

    • @smittyholden7213
      @smittyholden7213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CasualTechReview yeah man. But I’m just teasing ya. I just found the channel and I’m loving the advice and videos in general. I just recently started doing this as a hobby myself just to earn a little extra cash, but mainly because I love building pcs. Look forward to seeing more videos bud

    • @CasualTechReview
      @CasualTechReview  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @smittyholden7213 well I surely didn't mean it! It gets confusing recording audio and video and scripting and syncing audio and video. I'm a work in progress!

    • @smittyholden7213
      @smittyholden7213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CasualTechReview lol you’re fine man, great job