Is my build priced too high?

[Sat1600]

I build and sell PCs as a hobby. Mostly mid range with ryzen 1600/2600 and RX 580s. I have also built budget systems using used hardware and upgraded pre-builts. I usually make between $30 & $100 on a build depending on the system. This is really just a hobby.

 

On my latest system I tried making a super budget build using mostly new parts. The PSU is from an HP pre-built. Everything else is new. Here is the craigslist ad:

 

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/sys/d/richmond-hill-custom-budget-gaming-pc/7012584175.html

 

 

I'm getting seriously low balled and get messages like this:

 

Is this price too high? I'm willing to take $275 if offered. 

 

 

[Stormseeker9]

2200G producing 70 FPS whilst gaming? lol

[Epimetheus]

I think like 300 would be more honest, but 325 is still kinda reasonable

Edit: And yeah the advertisement is kinda misleading

[minibois]

Considering you can get a similar system in parts for roughly the same price, I don't blame him for telling you there won't be much interest..

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($78.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($70.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($39.97 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($53.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $332.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-03 08:26 EST-0500

 

But you're gonna have to bank on the person who doesn't want to build their own PC to buy this

 

[Tamesh16]

1 minute ago, minibois said:

But you're gonna have to bank on the person who doesn't want to build their own PC to buy this

i dont think the pricing is too bad tbh, but the price should have been stated lower in the original ad 

[Sat1600]

13 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

2200G producing 70 FPS whilst gaming? lol

That's with the gpu clocked 1500mhz

 

 

[Sat1600]

17 minutes ago, Epimetheus said:

I think like 300 would be more honest, but 325 is still kinda reasonable

Edit: And yeah the advertisement is kinda misleading

I found that I do better when I leave room for negotiation. I'm hoping for $275.

[Sat1600]

16 minutes ago, minibois said:

Considering you can get a similar system in parts for roughly the same price, I don't blame him for telling you there won't be much interest..

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($78.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($70.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($39.97 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($53.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $332.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-03 08:26 EST-0500

 

But you're gonna have to bank on the person who doesn't want to build their own PC to buy this

 

Not everyone is willing to build themselves. Otherwise I wouldn't sell any PCs

[minibois]

1 minute ago, Sat1600 said:

Not everyone is willing to build themselves. Otherwise I wouldn't sell any PCs

I get that, the first sentence of my post + parts list is trying to explain the stuff from the perspective of the person who messaged you, the last sentence is from a more reasonable perspective.

The reasonable perspective of "you're offering convenience - which not everyone will be able to appreciate"

[NineEyeRon]

Buiding your own PC is very simple, more people should do it. However, having done it myself with some knowledge I still found it quite a commitment to balance the build, learn how to put it together and then actually do it.

 

Some people value the time to learn way and above the cost to build it themselves.

 

I like your idea of putting a budget build together but leaving that much wiggle room suggests to cost conscious buyers you don’t know how to price things.

 

Cost up your parts, decide your margin and add a little but not much more than a fast food meal. Thats what most people will wiggle.

[SolarNova]

35 minutes ago, Sat1600 said:

I build and sell PCs as a hobby. Mostly mid range with ryzen 1600/2600 and RX 580s. I have also built budget systems using used hardware and upgraded pre-builts. I usually make between $30 & $100 on a build depending on the system. This is really just a hobby.

 

On my latest system I tried making a super budget build using mostly new parts. The PSU is from an HP pre-built. Everything else is new. Here is the craigslist ad:

 

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/sys/d/richmond-hill-custom-budget-gaming-pc/7012584175.html

 

 

I'm getting seriously low balled and get messages like this:

 

Is this price too high? I'm willing to take $275 if offered. 

 

 

 

This is a brand new of the shelf build that is better for not much more.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$118.90 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$69.98 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$42.99 @ Newegg
Storage	ADATA SU635 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$44.99 @ Amazon
Case	Deepcool MATREXX 30 MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$34.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$58.89 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$390.74
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$370.74
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-03 08:53 EST-0500

 

 

What ur asking isnt totally unreasonable, however you would probably do better setting it at $300.

[Beowulff83]

If you have a spare gpu around plug it in and try to sell it with that at an adjusted price.  Run both adds and the first configuration that sells go with that.  Just pull both adds when done.

[Sat1600]

1 hour ago, SolarNova said:

This is a brand new of the shelf build that is better for not much more.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$118.90 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$69.98 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$42.99 @ Newegg
Storage	ADATA SU635 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$44.99 @ Amazon
Case	Deepcool MATREXX 30 MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$34.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$58.89 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$390.74
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$370.74
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-03 08:53 EST-0500

 

 

What ur asking isnt totally unreasonable, however you would probably do better setting it at $300.

That's $405 after tax and rebate. I'm hoping to get $275. That's a big jump.

[xKyric]

Here are my suggestions:

1) Take nice photos. Have a clean background, keep the computer in focus, and show all angles of the system. 

2) Benchmark a series of games. Find the average FPS your system can deliver in some leading titles and give an exact average. If the 
    computer can't run a game above 50FPS, lower the settings/resolution until it hits a better average. 

3)  Post on as many local selling platforms as possible. 

4) Add to your description a little bit. I would have a short paragraph at the beginning of the listing with basic specifications and what
    applications/genes of games the computer's good for, followed by benchmarks and detailed parts list. I think that a little "Thanks for
    looking!" at the end is a nice touch.