Where do I buy used parts?

[ComputerPerson1867]

I've been trying to make a computer but buying all new for me is not an option.

I know there is ebay and craigslist but is anything other than this that you use?

Also how are your experiences with ebay and craigslists? Good or bad?

[Herman Mcpootis]

aliexpress, taobao if you can deal with 3rd party forwarders.

[nick name]

6 minutes ago, unevendaxter said:

I've been trying to make a computer but buying all new for me is not an option.

I know there is ebay and craigslist but is anything other than this that you use?

Also how are your experiences with ebay and craigslists? Good or bad?

eBay protects the buyer well.   Craigslist got me a used PC I made double my money back on.

[Slayer3032]

I've always had great luck selling/buying computer stuff off craigslist, it's usually filled with garbage overpriced stuff but every once in a while someone who's actually serious about selling something will post something at an acceptable price.

 

Thrift store and garage sale finds are harder but every once in a while you'll find some really insane deals.

[Princess Twilight Sparkle]

I've had good experiences with Ebay.

 

 

[ComputerPerson1867]

Just now, Princess Twilight Sparkle said:

I've had good experiences with Ebay.

 

 

yeah im gonna buy a 750 ti for only 70 bucks canadian

[MisguidedChoices]

Ebay can be great, but be on the cautious side. Helped my brother buy a used Asus ROG Strix RX 470 for cheap, but had to rebios flash it since it had a modifed bios that caused driver errors from mining. Easily fixed, but to the unknowledgable could be a game-ending issue.

[Kisai]

1 hour ago, unevendaxter said:

I've been trying to make a computer but buying all new for me is not an option.

I know there is ebay and craigslist but is anything other than this that you use?

Also how are your experiences with ebay and craigslists? Good or bad?

 

Use eBay or Craigslist if you need less-specific item. eg "I need an B450 Motherboard" , as they're good places to pick up stuff people don't want.

 

Keep in mind there's a lot of risk if you order new stuff from eBay just like anything else. Make sure that if you are ordering previously loved components that you get a photo of the item before bidding/buying. This is because eBay sellers have a penchant for showing photos of new items with used equipment, and that's unfortunately a good way to get a counterfeit/remarked item.

 

If you are willing to risk it, you can order stuff from aliexpress/taobao, but keep in mind that again, like eBay, there is a risk of getting counterfeit/remarked items as well.

[LogicalDrm]

MuroBBS and Tori.fi mainly. One being local PC enthusiast forum and other equivalent to Craigslist. I also time to time go to local equivalent of Best Buy to see their Outlet section (returns) or local recycling centers. The outlet for example had pretty nice collection of pieces to make Ryzen 3 PC with maybe -25% and still having 6mo to 1 year warranty on all parts.

[atxcyclist]

I've purchased a lot of computer parts off eBay, and as mentioned above the buyer protections are better than many other places. My recommendation would be to get on eBay and check the motherboard and processor combo section, in years passed I've scored some decent deals on older Dell platform stuff. A few years back I picked up a Phenom x6 1035t with a Dell motherboard, and 4gb of ram for $62 shipped. I got an itx H81 and i5-4570 separately last year for an HTPC for roughly $90 shipped. Just keep an eye out, there's really good used stuff to be found on eBay.

[kelvinhall05]

I've never had a good experience with Craigslist. The selection is shit, and the website looks like something sketchy from a decade ago.

 

 

If you live in Canada, Kijiji is amazing.

 

 

 

Also, fuck Letgo and most of the people who use it. I'd rather sell something on Kijiji and it take twice as long than sell it the day of posting it on Letgo. The people on there are retarded, I swear.

[UnwantedLinks]

craigslist, kijiji, ebay, taobao, alibaba, aliexpress, used.ca, facebook marketplace, flea market (if you're in canada), and theres so much more

 

 

 

[Kisai]

On 8/23/2019 at 8:23 PM, unevendaxter said:

I've been trying to make a computer but buying all new for me is not an option.

I know there is ebay and craigslist but is anything other than this that you use?

Also how are your experiences with ebay and craigslists? Good or bad?

eBay is a lukewarm OK. I only recommend buying parts from people in your city, or state/province though, because the shipping cost will not justify it if you have to get something from another country.

 

Craigslist, only do local, and make sure you trade in a public place. Craigslist is largely risky for the same reason meeting any stranger is.

 

Vancouver BC has https://www.freegeekvancouver.org/

 

http://www.repc.com/ in Seattle has a an warehouse of old stuff. If you're looking for any preowned stuff, inquire there if you live in Seattle or can visit via train/car. 

 

Another source (akin to dumpster diving) is going to recycling centers and just asking. There's occasionally just stacks of old equipment that's between 10 and 4 years old, just sitting there gathering dust or getting rained on if it's left outside. Stuff at the recycling center is destined to be shredded/crushed.

 

If you are after a specific item, just google search for it, and see where it sends you. Craigslist/kijiji are basically Buyer-beware. eBay has at least a way to recover your money if you get garbage. Aliexpress/taobao etc might be risky. Yahoo auctions Japan (usable via https://buyee.jp ) is also an option if you're after specific hardware that might not be on eBay.

[Flying Sausages]

Ebay

[Crunchy Dragon]

On 8/24/2019 at 2:55 PM, kelvinhall05 said:

I've never had a good experience with Craigslist. The selection is shit, and the website looks like something sketchy from a decade ago.

Craigslist is decent in some parts of the world. It's really hit or miss though, for sure.