Posted February 1, 2016 I personally don't think it's a very good idea. People online tend to get intimidated at the fact that there won't be any warranty, and it's pretty easy to get ripped off if you're buying blind without knowing whether or not the system works as it is supposed to. I've tried to sell custom PC's in the past, and the only times they sell are when you sell them for dirt cheap (so for a $1000 PC that was custom it'd probably sell for $250-400) HP x360 14, Core Ultra 5, 16GB Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 People don't make money off making custom PCs, UNLESS they are a boutique builder or a single idiot buys a PC from them. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139256 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 Not really true. You can offer your service for customizing the configuration and than building it. Whenever they have a problem with a component or anything they can bring them to where they were bought and you could service the person by replacing the part. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139259 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, GR1MES said: I personally don't think it's a very good idea. People online tend to get intimidated at the fact that there won't be any warranty, and it's pretty easy to get ripped off if you're buying blind without knowing whether or not the system works as it is supposed to. I've tried to sell custom PC's in the past, and the only times they sell are when you sell them for dirt cheap (so for a $1000 PC that was custom it'd probably sell for $250-400) building custom computers for people you know works pretty well? (for people that live < 30 mins away) the parts have individual warranties, so they call you if their pc is broken and you can do what you need to to fix it.. Dutch Talk Thread Unofficial LMG Social Media Accounts Website Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139260 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 It doesn't quite have the appeal that it did 20 years ago when you could save a lot of money by custom building your own pc. Now days you can't really compete with big pc vendors. The only plus you get is that you know you're building with quality components, and everything is exactly what you wanted it to be. my work in progress i5 6600k // 16gb g.skill ddr4 3000 // evga gtx 980 custom water loop Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139263 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 i sell with confidence. if buyer has any issues send it back and ill figure out problem and depending on what it is i'll fix myself and send back to buyer. i sell in local area with if u have any issues with it at any time get a hold of me ill fix everything labor free. 99% of issue is software. but almost every part now a days has warranties so why cant you warranty something new? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139267 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 I've seen custom gaming rigs go for a good amount of money on eBay. Not the most profitable market, but it's there. My ~$200 USD build: AMD A8-7600 G. Skill Ripjaws Z @1800 CAS 8 EVGA 500w 80+ PSU Gigabyte GAF2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/538709-selling-custom-pcs/#findComment-7139270 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 1, 2016 It great if you doing with for close friends and family friends as most likely they are close by. The profit margin on cheaper builds (in most case) is really none if you count in labor/parts as you can't buy bulk at cheaper prices. This business only works if alot of people buying it so your profit margin is bigger, personally they are alot of bigger fish in market already and probs doing same thing as you and has more experience it will be much harder to sustain your business from a business point of view. If you doing this just for hobby go for it. Magical Pineapples
