Buying Graphics Cards on Ebay

[Prodigydeadeye]

I was just wondering about other users experience buying used or new cards from ebay. Is it safe? And what are the downsides of buying a used card? Anything I should avoid or look out for?

[Locala]

New cards (or even used) from a reputable source (check ebay user reviews) is alright. Cards from users with no reviews or bad, sketchy reviews; not a good idea.

[Prodigydeadeye]

New cards (or even used) from a reputable source (check ebay user reviews) is alright. Cards from users with no reviews or bad, sketchy reviews; not a good idea.

Well obviously haha. I am not a first time ebay user. I have just never bought a graphics card off Ebay.

[Col]

I buy all my cards second hand from ebay , total winner 

 

I will never pay prices for a graphics card new

 

Make sure the seller has 100% feedback good to go .

[Col]

p.s the downside of buying a used card off ebay is it's half price 

 

kit nowdays works for years , new is for suckers 

[Faceman]

I was just wondering about other users experience buying used or new cards from ebay. Is it safe? And what are the downsides of buying a used card? Anything I should avoid or look out for?

Be aware of the Bitcoin mining craze.  Chances are if it is a used ATI card, it could have been used in a Mining rig, running at 100% for days, weeks, months, non-stop.

[Col]

lol as if 

[Prodigydeadeye]

Be aware of the Bitcoin mining craze. Chances are if it is a used ATI card, it could have been used in a Mining rig, running at 100% for days, weeks, months, non-stop.

I have a Nvidia biase so no need to worry in that department.

[Faceman]

I have a Nvidia biase so no need to worry in that department.

I am Nividia bias also, you didn't specify, so wanted to cover all bases.

[Bluuz]

While eBay is a great way to get expensive cards for a good deal, pay close attention to the card vendor's warranty conditions; make sure it's transferable if you're buying second hand. Other brands like Galaxy are picky and won't offer you any warranty at all if you don't buy it from one of their authorized retailers. 

[Locala]

Well obviously haha. I am not a first time ebay user. I have just never bought a graphics card off Ebay.

 

Well it's really the same for graphics card or anything else. You should also try to look into sellers that have a return policy. 

[Buckley]

i just bought a 290x off of ebay. i assumed it was used to mine, but im going to be watercooling it so im not too worried. im all for it!