Alien Ware

Hello,

Ive been thinking about starting my own Custom Computer Business in the future. This would most likely only be me building 3-4 types of computers with different price ranges. I would be selling the computers for a bit more then I spent on all of the parts, and insure that the computer works before sale. This business would only exist on Craigslist or Ebay. I'm curious if anyone thinks I would be able to make $1,000 per week more or less from this idea. I figure it would only take about a day to build a rather cheaper computer if I had all of my parts in advance and maybe about 2-3 days for more expensive/advanced computers. This career would save me about 30 grand from not going to college if I decided to do this instead of web design.

-Thanks for reading/replying

g4m3rof1337

Hello.
It could work out if you plan it right.

Though you would be competing with Dell and HP, as well as other computer companies.


I do some freelance graphic/web design, but if you like building and reselling, then this is the type of job.

It will take some time to get flowing, but be worth it in the end.

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an it sure will improve you computer building skills

it's a good idea though

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Vizy93

it comes down to 2 things, ADVERTISEMENT and RECOMMENDATIONS. Would you rather go for a reputable company been around for more than 10 yrs or aguy that works of eBay? that line prob. didnt get my point across but u knw what im saying. You need to advertise. I for one would be happy ot recommend you, always a supported a trier. Good luck dude

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tlarkin

There is no money in hardware sales, the mark up and profit margin are nil. Companies make all their money off of software and support. Just to give you a heads up.

Alien Ware

Thanks for the suggestions/support guys. Personally I think I'd be able to build a desktop that is cheaper then Dell/HP but still gain a profit. Most people check ebay for cheap deals and I will also be posting on my local Craigslist.

-Thanks again, could use some more suggestions. Tlarkin's post brought me down a little

tlarkin

I used to work for certified reseller of every single major computer brand. I was a service tech. I got a discount for working there which was 5% above cost. On a brand new $1,000 computer my 5% above cost discount would knock the price down to around $910 just to give you an idea of what major retail chains make off of a single computer profit wise. Sony and Microsoft lost money on their consoles because they are too expensive to produce. They make up for it with software licenses, development kits, third party, and of course services. All technology companies work off this model. If you can reinvent the wheel and conquerer new grounds you my good man will be a major success. I'm not saying its impossible, it would just take some genius work.

g4m3rof1337

And depending on your age, people won't take you serious if your not around 18 or older.

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Alien Ware

I don't think I know anyone under 18 that can afford high quality hardware in bulk amounts . Well not anyone "Normal"

Tlarkin I really appreciate your comments Another thing is that I'm not planning on going full out custom PC building like Alienware or something. I just want to do local/maybe some ebay selling and maybe make a decent profit. Would there significantly cheaper hardware from anywhere else besides common places like Newegg? Ive heard that sometimes during liquidations you can catch some cheap stuff.

-Thanks again guys.

tlarkin

Hey there are plenty of ways to make money, and some of the richest people in our country never went to or finished college. Its not impossible it is just not attainable by everyone. Good luck and I hope you succeed then maybe you can give me a kick ass job down the road.