is there money to be made?

noissesboyobyalp · 09-08-2006, 12:08 AM

i was wondering if i could make some extra cash buying parts and selling the complete computers on ebay. i would build mid end gaming systems and just sell them for like 100 bucks more than what the parts cost me. can this be done or is it not worth it? i dont have a job anymore so it would be nice to do this, sience i like to build computers... any input? -jay

Bobo · 09-08-2006, 12:16 AM

I think you would be better off setting up your own local business, because ebay probably wouldn't give you the best prices.

noissesboyobyalp · 09-08-2006, 12:40 AM

well im only 15... im just looking for something to keep me occupied for the winter. plus i dont know many people who want high end computers so.

Arm_Pit · 09-08-2006, 01:15 AM

After the exrtreamly expensive shipping cost to ship a whole computer undamaged and undented its nto really worth it to sell one on ebay after that, Just put a local advertisments out imo. The free ones. http://www.recycler.com/

bamhm182 · 09-08-2006, 05:20 PM

There's also a place called Craig's list, you can put it on there.

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job listings in New York City, Los Angeles, and the S.F Bay Area
brokered housing posts in New York City

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 01:54 AM

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well im only 15... im just looking for something to keep me occupied for the winter. plus i dont know many people who want high end computers so.

Hehe, IMO, the money is made off the low and mid-range systems.

noissesboyobyalp · 09-09-2006, 04:24 PM

ok ill look more into these things. -jay

ETSA · 09-09-2006, 04:36 PM

I agree with Praetor, if money is yur goal low end systems are much more profitable. Hell, go to best buy, write down some specs and try to build one the same and sell it for 20% less than Best Buy and you are probably still looking at making several hundred dollars for each rig. Also, you can offer free maintainence and setup. That will keep you busy I am sure. :-)

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 04:49 PM

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Also, you can offer free maintainence and setup

LOL thats a trecherous road

You'd be surprised at how time consuming that can be hehe

ETSA · 09-09-2006, 04:52 PM

Well he wanted to stay busy, haha.

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09-08-2006, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	I think you would be better off setting up your own local business, because ebay probably wouldn't give you the best prices.

09-08-2006, 01:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	After the exrtreamly expensive shipping cost to ship a whole computer undamaged and undented its nto really worth it to sell one on ebay after that, Just put a local advertisments out imo. The free ones. http://www.recycler.com/

09-09-2006, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	I agree with Praetor, if money is yur goal low end systems are much more profitable. Hell, go to best buy, write down some specs and try to build one the same and sell it for 20% less than Best Buy and you are probably still looking at making several hundred dollars for each rig. Also, you can offer free maintainence and setup. That will keep you busy I am sure. :-)

09-09-2006, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	Well he wanted to stay busy, haha.