Selling PC Components

[Vulcanrvn90]

As the title might imply how come LTT doesn't sell computer components? He has experience in specifically that industry and style of work, plus he has machines to fab some of his own stuff and could make some sweet mods for computers. This begs the question why not diversify and sell computer components, software, accessories etc as well. It would be yet another income stream which never hurts and having a retailer that people trust like LTT it would have a ton of loyal customers, I know I'd go there first to look for anything I'm wanting to buy.

 

If not selling computer components how about selling just parts for DIY modding like for custom cables or side panels or any other modifications people might do. This way there's not too much inventory to deal with, you make another income source, and you can help people probably find parts sourced close to them that are hard to find like for example mdpc-x wire or hard to find sleeving, or even water cooling parts. 

[curiousmind34]

Him selling computer-related items would directly undercut the integrity of his reviews. Think about it, how can you review other people’s products without bias when you have your own.

[IkeaGnome]

7 minutes ago, Vulcanrvn90 said:

you make another income source

But does the income out weigh the costs. More labor, more space(or less space for current projects). Now what is the demand? This is the first time I remember seeing someone ask for this. So it seems to be low.

[AndreiArgeanu]

He answered this question at least once to my knowledge, and it's not about bias or integrity, it's just not financially viable or and worth doing, and it's potentially risky for him to do such business.

[Vulcanrvn90]

These answers make a lot of sense, thanks for the replies 

[MajorCasualties]

55 minutes ago, AndreiArgeanu said:

He answered this question at least once to my knowledge, and it's not about bias or integrity, it's just not financially viable or and worth doing, and it's potentially risky for him to do such business.

Correct, I believe the most recent response to this was on the wan show within the last month.

[LogicalDrm]

If it would be as easy as build, sell, profit, he probably would do it. But margins are just too small for getting any significant profits considering they would need to hire some extra people just to run that side-gig. Because its just more than just build, sell, profit. If you sell hardware as the last party before consumer, you are responsible for warranty claims. This already would mean one extra person just for customer service and warranty handling.

 

See Linus' replies on the subject:

 

[artuc]

Waifu (Husbando?) Linus 3080 anyone ?

[Ar558a]

Yeh the margins are very small so you need a lot of revenue to actually make reasonable profit which would mean more risk.