PC's from ebayers

[Eric L]

I need a couple new macines, one for the shop and another for the kids. nothing fancy. I was thinking of getting one off e-bay. seems cheap enough, but I dont really know much about these things.

any warnings or suggestions?

Not bidding yet, but what about this for example? seems too cheap.

Edit: link--- http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPER-FAST-GaTEWAY-COMPUTER-TONS-OF-FEATURES-LOADED_W0QQitemZ180073393208QQihZ008QQcategoryZ140 071QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180073393208

Thanks,
Eric

[bczoom]

I would check with neighbors/friends before buying off e-bay. I think you may find for these particular needs, you can get them cheap or free from people you know.

[Eric L]

I would check with neighbors/friends before buying off e-bay. I think you may find for these particular needs, you can get them cheap or free from people you know.

I would think so, but most of my friends burn 'em down before they toss 'em. We're not a real "tech-ey" group, if ya know what I mean. It'd be real obsolete by the time they got done with it too.

[PBinWA]

I'm a little scared of buying that sort of thing of eBay but if the seller's reputation is good then it might be worth a try. You can buy some cheap new systems these days.

[bczoom]

Eric,

I did purchase a PC for the kids a few years back. The monitor arrived DOA but the PC worked.
As PB said, make sure the seller is reputable. I let the guy know it was DOA and he sent me a new one, no charge (including shipping).

[jwstewar]

Eric,

I did purchase a PC for the kids a few years back. The monitor arrived DOA but the PC worked.
As PB said, make sure the seller is reputable. I let the guy know it was DOA and he sent me a new one, no charge (including shipping).

Heck, for $181 the XP license (if it is legit) and if something else is good it would be worth that much.

[Junkman]

A lot of the stuff that you find on eBay that has been "cleaned" or refurbished, has Windows ME on it..... the XP requires a verification of authentic if you want to get the updates....

[bczoom]

BTW - What do your kids want to do?

If they have software games or whatever, confirm the OS requirements before buying.

[OhioTC18]

Also might want to look at CompUsa online auctions. I've bought my last 2 from there. They are usually new 'puters returned for whatever reason and repaired if needed. The last one was returned for a bad modem. Still had a bad modem when I bought it :mad: But for $10 or so it was good to go.

[Deadly Sushi]

THat machine in your link is CRAP. Im a custom Computer builder and I also repair them. PLEASE trust me when I say, it is a piece of junk.
At least spend $400 on a new computer. And I HIGHLY suggest do NOT get Vista. Get Windows XP Home. At this time, Vista is very buggy.

[REDDOGTWO]

For the price of a new one, it is not worth buying a used one off of Ebay, if you need one now, you can get a decent new one for about 400. If you can wait, watch the sales or wait for the Friday after Thanksgiving, Best Buy has some steals if you want to wait in line.

If there is a problem with the used one, that you have shown the link for, by the time you pay for it, the shipping and the shipping back you have almost paid for a new one.

[spiffywebcreations]

try the dell outlet...good deals if you know what you are looking for