paxman356 Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Okay, I am looking into the possibility of trying to sell computers that I build online on eBay. My big question is, would anyone buy any one of these computers at these prices? They would be sold as tested working, but as-is.Pricing:754 Basic: $500AMD Sempron 3000+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 128KB L2 Cache Socket 754 ProcessorGIGABYTE Socket 754 ATX AMD MotherboardSAMSUNG SpinPoint 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 1 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card754 Plus: $600AMD Sempron 3000+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 128KB L2 Cache Socket 754 ProcessorGIGABYTE Socket 754 ATX AMD MotherboardSAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 2 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card939 Basic: $600AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor GIGABYTE Socket 939 ATX AMD Motherboard, NVIDIA nForce3SAMSUNG SpinPoint 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 1 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card939 Plus: $700AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor GIGABYTE Socket 939 ATX AMD Motherboard, NVIDIA nForce3SAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 2 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video CardAdd-ons:Windows XP Home (installed w/ free software pack) – Add $10015†LCD thin monitor – Add $20017†CRT flat screen monitor – Add $10017†LCD thin monitor – Add $25019†CRT flat monitor – Add $160Multimedia Keyboard/Optical Scroll Mouse/Speaker combo – Add $25Free software pack includes:avast! 4 Personal AntivirusYour choice of the following: Adaware SE Spybot Search and Destroy Microsoft Anti Spyware (if this isn’t installed, WinPatrol will be installed)Sygate Personal FirewallOpen Office (Microsoft Office clone)GIMP (Photoshop clone)Your choice of the following: Trillian Basic (All in one instant messenger) Gaim (All in one instant messenger) AIM MSN Messenger Yahoo Instant Messenger Google TalkAmerica’s ArmyAny suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xxkbxx Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 As-is equals big turnoff to buyers - especially on a computer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MtnPictures Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Sorry, but I don't think alot of people would buy custom computersfrom other people. I think that if they want a pre made computer that they would go to a brand name computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimras Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I agree. If you don't have any kind of reputation, nobodywill want to buy "as-is' If you buy name brand in a store, youget some tech support and warranty and stuff like that.Now, I DID buy a custom built computer, but I knew the guy, and also trusted him and his work. He's handy if I need him.I did have one problem with the video board and he was able to get me another under warranty.I guess my advice would be "buyer beware!!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Schusterjo Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Sorry, but I don't think alot of people would buy custom computersfrom other people. I think that if they want a pre made computer that they would go to a brand name computer.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well they do because I sell them all the time. I do offer warranty and i am licensed and bonded. You just need to know what aduince to market your computers too. that i will not sharePeople will buy at those prices, hard to get a reputation built but once you do things start to roll. You really need to look into buying wholesaleGood luck, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Your choice of the following: Adaware SE Spybot Search and Destroy Microsoft Anti Spyware (if this isn’t installed, WinPatrol will be installed)Sygate Personal FirewallOpen Office (Microsoft Office clone)GIMP (Photoshop clone)Your choice of the following: Trillian Basic (All in one instant messenger) Gaim (All in one instant messenger) AIM MSN Messenger Yahoo Instant Messenger Google TalkAmerica’s Army<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Even though all of the above is free software, they may have restrictions on you putting them on a computer, and seilling them for profit.The hardware business is very competitive. It will be hard to compete with dell, and the other large compnays.the as is warranty is going to be a big turnoff.I wish you luck, let me know how things turn out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrotgeek7 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Theres a lot more money in servicing computers then building and selling them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irregularjoe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sorry, but I don't think alot of people would buy custom computersfrom other people. I think that if they want a pre made computer that they would go to a brand name computer.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well they do because I sell them all the time. I do offer warranty and i am licensed and bonded. You just need to know what aduince to market your computers too. that i will not sharePeople will buy at those prices, hard to get a reputation built but once you do things start to roll. You really need to look into buying wholesaleGood luck,<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You are licensed and bonded as what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irregularjoe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Okay, I am looking into the possibility of trying to sell computers that I build online on eBay. My big question is, would anyone buy any one of these computers at these prices? They would be sold as tested working, but as-is.Pricing:754 Basic: $500AMD Sempron 3000+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 128KB L2 Cache Socket 754 ProcessorGIGABYTE Socket 754 ATX AMD MotherboardSAMSUNG SpinPoint 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 1 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card754 Plus: $600AMD Sempron 3000+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 128KB L2 Cache Socket 754 ProcessorGIGABYTE Socket 754 ATX AMD MotherboardSAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 2 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card939 Basic: $600AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor GIGABYTE Socket 939 ATX AMD Motherboard, NVIDIA nForce3SAMSUNG SpinPoint 80GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 1 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card939 Plus: $700AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor GIGABYTE Socket 939 ATX AMD Motherboard, NVIDIA nForce3SAMSUNG SpinPoint 200GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 Hard Drive 2 crucial 512MB 184-Pin DDR 400 (PC 3200) ATRIX Black/Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower w/ 400W Power SupplyNEC DVD BurnerNEC 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy DriveSAPPHIRE ATLANTIS Radeon 9600 128MB DDR AGP 4X/8X Video CardAdd-ons:Windows XP Home (installed w/ free software pack) – Add $10015†LCD thin monitor – Add $20017†CRT flat screen monitor – Add $10017†LCD thin monitor – Add $25019†CRT flat monitor – Add $160Multimedia Keyboard/Optical Scroll Mouse/Speaker combo – Add $25Free software pack includes:avast! 4 Personal AntivirusYour choice of the following: Adaware SE Spybot Search and Destroy Microsoft Anti Spyware (if this isn’t installed, WinPatrol will be installed)Sygate Personal FirewallOpen Office (Microsoft Office clone)GIMP (Photoshop clone)Your choice of the following: Trillian Basic (All in one instant messenger) Gaim (All in one instant messenger) AIM MSN Messenger Yahoo Instant Messenger Google TalkAmerica’s ArmyAny suggestions would be appreciated.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wouldn't buy one, (and that answers your question) however that doesn't mean that other will feel the same way.Why not try it?If you get a few bites, build them as you go.Good luck.Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhema7 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 As joe suggested build as you go you do not need a huge stock collecting dust. If there is a swap meet or flea Market you can get too that would be a better venue and you will have a oppurtunity to answer questions about why they should buy from you and not Dell. Are you offering an OS? and if you are are these people who buy from you getting a true licenced copy of that OS? or a restore disk? to tech savy people this may not mean much but to the average joe (but not the irregular ones) they want the security of that disk. and no one wants to find out there installed copy is not legit.Preston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian_Holiday Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Okay, I am looking into the possibility of trying to sell computers that I build online on eBay. My big question is, would anyone buy any one of these computers at these prices? They would be sold as tested working, but as-is.Any suggestions would be appreciated.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is going to be a hard sell, you have too much competition. If you want make money on this, why don't you try the following.Advertise your LABOR on ebay. Say you will build anyone a computer for $100 (50 an hour for 2 hours work) plus parts. Specifically identify the time they will save by leaving it up to you. They specify roughly what they want to pay for each component, and you get them the best deal on the net for that part, plus a 5% markup. Hypothetically, lets say I want a BF2 machine, and I want to spend as little as possible for quality components (no off brand stuff). So you happen to know:1) You can get NEC DVD burners for 50 bucks. (AOTS source)2) There is a sale on a certain Maxtor HD.3) There is a closeout somewhere on MB combos.4) You can get a 14 dollar case from Microcenter5) The best price on BF2 can be found at: <wherever>This way you don't have to keep an inventory, and you aren't competing with a big manufacturer. If they want a specific case, you get it for them, they want glowing fans, no problem. This way you aren't selling a product, you are selling expertise. You could even give them a report on why you chose what you did, at least in the beginning to help build business. I just went through this cycle 6 months ago. Trying to find the best deals, researching components, building it myself. I probably spent 8 hours on the project after I ordered, built, and loaded software. I would have paid someone $100 to do it, and by spending that 8 hours once a month searching for the deals, I could have sold that knowledge to say 10 people. Also, be sure to develop local business in your area. Everyone needs a local contact that will custom build a machine. Good luck! BH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IEatHardDrives Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Its a good idea but ppls no going to get your computer they will buy Dell, and HP over your computer not saying they are bad or anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irregularjoe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) Preston said......."but to the average joe (but not the irregular ones) they want the security ............"The irregular ones live on the edge. LOL Edited August 26, 2005 by irregularjoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrotgeek7 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 I still want to know what are your licensed and bonded for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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