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myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com 3 years ago

Do people really sell old computer parts - hard drives modems mother boards and the like on ebay...even if they don't work?

I was reading online that some people look for the parts even if they dont work to salvage the gold metal etc from them?

How would one list an item like that that doesn't work?

The reason i ask is - its a neat idea and would be a nice way to get rid of some parts i have in storage that i haven't had time to test - or i know don't work but say the nice metal casing is still usable.

 

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Opal26 (14496) response was accepted on 5/21/2009.
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1. myLot reputation of 82/100. spalladino (11857)   ranked 46 out of 1,621 in ebay.com   3 years ago

Sure you can put them up for sale. Put an ad in the electronics section, include some pictures and descriptions of what you have and that some things don't work and others you're not sure about. People do buy used computer parts on Ebay.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

Interesting. I knew people buy used parts...but i hadnt realized people would buy dead/dying/non functional parts. After reading the article seeing that certain things can be taken off like capacitors and such..and used again rather than paying a small fortune for them new.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. danishcanadian (24607)   ranked 3 out of 1,621 in ebay.com   3 years ago

I could see this happening, if people want to recycle the parts, and I think it's a great idea, if the stuff can't be sold or given away locally. When my husband left AZ, he got rid of a lot of working computer parts that he really couldn't carry up here. He gave them away for free, though. Sell it, give it away, just make sure it doesn't wind up clogging our landfills.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

I usually use the stuff i know is working to repair systems or build systems for resale. Its the stuff im not sure of. I just gave a small batch of the old not sure if its working and i know its not working away to a guy that contracts to the place i work for. He said it made good practice and make work projects when it was slow and u cant take bits off and put them onto other bits. I kind of want to try this but i never have time!

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. thezone (3927)   ranked 214 out of 1,621 in ebay.com   3 years ago

Yes people would buy old computer parts if they have a need for them. Almost anything can be sold on ebay.

Just make sure your listings on ebay is descriptive of what you are selling and not misleading. Do make sure you draw the buyers attention that the parts do not work and need testing, so they know exactly what the are getting. People do buy parts to use as spares.

Good luck with your ebay sellingthumbup


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

Interesting. I'm going to try this this summer when im not nearly so busy

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. Apriljess (2131)   3 years ago

I've seen just about everything on ebay for sale. I don't know if people will buy them but why not post them for sale. Just make sure to be honest about their conditions and not mislead anyone. Good luck selling and happy mylotting!


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

Good to know - i was doing a bit more research and saw that people are saying you need to say if its broken/how and state that it is sold as is. But if you arent honest things like ebay can block you ban you etc.

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. Opal26 (14496)   3 years ago

Hey saundyl! Sure! People will sell anything these days! Don't
you know that everything has a price? People sell gold, silver,
copper, steel, and just about any type of metal for money! I'm
sure whatever you want to sell would be worth something! I
have no idea myself, but you surely could get something for
whatever you want to sell! I do know that excess computer parts
of any kind will definitely sell! I don't know if they can
be re-used or what, but I do know that there definitely is
a market for them so try and sell them! I know you will get
something for them for sure!


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

I think i will try - sort through and see what there is what is wrong so i can say honestly what the issue is.

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6. myLot reputation of 80/100. user316 (394)   3 years ago

People sell a wide range of products on Ebay. If they do not know if the product works, they state "sold as is". This should be a warning that the product may not fuction fully.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

Thats good to know.

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7. myLot reputation of 40/100. RedDiary (140)   3 years ago

careful ... it might not work after 12 month usage... =(


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

What might not work?

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8. Tigger679 (8)   ranked 1,090 out of 1,621 in ebay.com   3 years ago

This is interesting, because I just watched a DIY show, B.Original, on different artistic projects to do that used computer parts. The host of the show was tearing apart keyboards for jewelry and wall art, 3.5-inch floppies for notepads, and she even turned a motherboard into a belt buckle! I thought they were really creative ideas - had me digging for some old floppies and pulling them apart. There's probably a lot of people looking to pick up those odds and ends for arts and crafts - a very "green" type of project.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

That sounds so cool If i was crafty I'd be doing this instead! My friend bought this awesome business card holder made out of computer parts.

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. mommaj (1305)   3 years ago

List them on eBay as not working but otherwise looks in good condition. Some computer geeks buy the stuff to rebuild or play with as I like to say. My sister-n-laws boyfriend use to get stuff that didn't work and could make a whole computer out of it. What ever you do don't ask me how because it always amazed me. He would take one part mix it with another part and bake a cake or scramble eggs. LOL


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

I have so much fun rebuilding pcs but i end up with so much extra lately.


myLot reputation of 96/100. mommaj (1305)  3 years ago

I'm not sure it's completely fixed if there are parts leftover. LOL. When mechanics do that to my vehicles there is always trouble. Luckily my husband can fix cars so it's not too bad anymore. We only take them to a mechanic if it's a computer issue. LOL Maybe I can take it to you?


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

I love fixing pc's - It's actually my chosen profession! Theres so much to learn - however theres alot of resources for the things i dont know about!


myLot reputation of 96/100. mommaj (1305)  3 years ago

They have always fascinated me. I would like to take one apart sometime just to see if I could put it together. I don't dare because I'm afraid of losing something or not putting everything back in the right spot.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

Its pretty hard to put things back in the wrong spot - you'd have to force most on a desktop pretty hard to get it in the wrong slots...

I love taking them apart...and building them.


myLot reputation of 96/100. mommaj (1305)  3 years ago

lolYou haven't seen me try to fix something. HAHAHA

By the way, I have my account so the notifications go to my personal email address and I wasn't paying attention when I opened it. So I read your reply and I was sitting there thinking what the heck is this?

That's what happens when you get senile.

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10. Setto24 (89)   3 years ago

I dont want to sell my old stuff, but I still use it for something ordinary. if i get bored with those thing, I will give it to my cousin...

Sell?? I will get very low price if I sold "them".
Prefer to gave it to someone.


myLot reputation of 99/100. saundyl (4723)   ranked 638 out of 1,621 in ebay.com  3 years ago

I give some things away but theres stuff i have that people i know dont tend to use cause they give them to me.

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