Re: buying a computer on ebay?



Ed,

I bought a no name computer on eBay several years ago. It was a very good price. Unfortunately, I had to replace all of the internal components within 2 years.

Getting a Dell brand computer would probably be much better. For example, I see a Dell Dimensions 2400 desktop on eBay for a Buy It Now price of $269.99. That is the entry level Dell and is still a pretty good savings over Dell's price.

Neal


Ed Chait wrote:
I'm about due for a new computer and I noticed that you can, for instance, buy a new Dell with full factory warranty and everything from these resellers on ebay.

The pc's are cheaper there by $300-400, even including the shipping charges.

Many of the vendors are "power sellers" with lots of transactions and very good feedback scores.

Does anyone have any experience with buying a pc on ebay? Looks like a very attractive option.

ed


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