Which online trade/sale service should i use to buy a computer from someone?

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 03:55 PM

I'm considering buying a computer from a friend but i need some form of service to guarantee the sale is legit and to avoid being ripped off.
which one should i use (except ebay)

Mussels · Jul 12, 2009, 03:56 PM

if you cant trust the guy you're buying from, dont buy. simple as that.

farlex85 · Jul 12, 2009, 04:01 PM

Yeah no place is going to guarantee you don't get ripped off. Paypal and ebay and such have measures to attempt from this happening, but they aren't simply always going to give your money back if someone rips you off. As mussels said if you don't trust him (which it would seem you don't), then don't buy from him. If you're doing this online paypal is always good.

erocker · Jul 12, 2009, 04:18 PM

www.newegg.com

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

www.newegg.com

can you sell computers on there?
i thought you could only buy from the company
also.. i live in the uk

beyond_amusia · Jul 12, 2009, 05:26 PM

There are plenty of auction sites out there... http://lmgtfy.com/?q=computer+auction ^_^

EDIT: or... http://lmgtfy.com/?q=used+computers

erocker · Jul 12, 2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

can you sell computers on there?
i thought you could only buy from the company
also.. i live in the uk

No, but you said in your original quote "buy". You also didn't specify where you live.

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocker

No, but you said in your original quote "buy".

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

I'm considering buying a computer from a friend

ste2425 · Jul 12, 2009, 05:51 PM

i have to say erocker got told there but you havent said where you live an whilst im on a boat an, its going fast an....., is a great tune it doesnt help in instances like this.

tigger · Jul 12, 2009, 05:57 PM

I like the new ebay/paypal setup were you pay and the money goes into the sellers paypal,but they cant remove it/use it for 21 days or until you put the feedback on the sellers ebay.

sneekypeet · Jul 12, 2009, 06:12 PM

Tigger I agree it is a good saftey net for the buyer but he seller takes it a bit in the backside on that.

Seller forgets to leave feedback ...you have to wait.

Want to ship a huge item like a case....hope you have extra monies, because paypal holds the shipping funds as part of said total. I had to ship a Cosmos S, almost $50 out of pocket, in hopes I'd see my money in 3 weeks.

AKlass · Jul 12, 2009, 06:17 PM

get on craigs list find the PC you want. drive to the guys place and pay in cash

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKlass

get on craigs list find the PC you want. drive to the guys place and pay in cash

i don't drive.
i'm 15
is there a way of making a private sale on ebay?
where you have to like put in a password to be able to bid or something?

sneekypeet · Jul 12, 2009, 07:36 PM

he could set it as a buy it now, and you just need to get it. Then ebay and paypal will back you in your purchase.

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

he could set it as a buy it now, and you just need to get it. Then ebay and paypal will back you in your purchase.

what if someone buys it before me? D:

sneekypeet · Jul 12, 2009, 07:45 PM

get his phone number and do it together, that way as soon as it lists, you can nab it up. Or get on an IM and have him link it to you as soon as he sets it. Just need to get some sort of help on his end. IF he wants to sell it I'm sure it wont be too big of an issue, just be sure to compensate him for all the fees incurred from his listing it for you

oily_17 · Jul 12, 2009, 07:45 PM

Use the 'Make An Offer' option and then he can accept your offer.

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oily_17

Use the 'Make An Offer' option and then he can accept your offer.

ahhh that's fucking brilliant.
how is that done?

oily_17 · Jul 12, 2009, 07:48 PM

The seller sets it up with a 'Buy it now price' and can also set it for buyers to make an offer on the item.
Then you make an offer and he accepts it.

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oily_17

The seller sets it up with a 'Buy it now price' and can also set it for buyers to make an offer on the item.
Then you make an offer and he accepts it.

i'll look into it now and see.

oily_17 · Jul 12, 2009, 07:51 PM

Although this may offer some reassurance that you receive the product, it in no way means that you will have any sort of warranty if anything goes wrong with it in future.

El_Mayo · Jul 12, 2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oily_17

Although this may offer some reassurance that you receive the product, it in no way means that you will have any sort of warranty if anything goes wrong with it in future.

yeah man I know that ;D
thanks for the help.
now.. just incase something goes wrong.. will ebay compensate me for the transaction?

sneekypeet · Jul 12, 2009, 08:01 PM

Ebay provides 3 weeks for you to find fault with the item. If you do find an issue, usually the buyer gets his money back. Not too sure on the specifics, never had to make, or had a claim against me.

oily_17 · Jul 12, 2009, 08:01 PM

If you do not receive the goods then you can raise a dispute with eBay and they investigate it for you.

EDIT: Sneeky said it better

sneekypeet · Jul 12, 2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oily_17

If you do not receive the goods then you can raise a dispute with eBay and they investigate it for you.

yes the dispute, thats what I meant to say...it works for damages and if you dont recieve it.

Thats funny Oily, I was thinking you did due to the terminology

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,033 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	he could set it as a buy it now, and you just need to get it. Then ebay and paypal will back you in your purchase. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,033 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	get his phone number and do it together, that way as soon as it lists, you can nab it up. Or get on an IM and have him link it to you as soon as he sets it. Just need to get some sort of help on his end. IF he wants to sell it I'm sure it wont be too big of an issue, just be sure to compensate him for all the fees incurred from his listing it for you __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18,983 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,033 Thanked 5,481 Times in 3,947 Posts System Specs	Ebay provides 3 weeks for you to find fault with the item. If you do find an issue, usually the buyer gets his money back. Not too sure on the specifics, never had to make, or had a claim against me. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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