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New Laptop...

uptheblades
uptheblades Posts: 79 Forumite
in Student MoneySaving
Is there anywhere (online or offline) that will do a part exchange etc. when buying a new laptop?

I've got a desktop PC with a pretty good spec and in great nick, but I want a laptop for when I'm on the move!

Any hints n tips would be ace!

Comments

  • gizmoleeds
    gizmoleeds Posts: 2,232 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Your best bet would be to put an add in the local paper. Look at others in there to get an idea of price.

    Dell are the best place to get a laptop and they certainly won't take a part-exchange.
  • samual_2
    samual_2 Posts: 19 Forumite
    you can try in your local computer shops.they normally do part exchange.
  • misskool
    misskool Posts: 12,832 Forumite
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    You might get more money selling off your desktop while looking for your laptop as the people who sell laptops the cheapest (dell, toshiba) won't take a part-exchange. It is more trouble but it's probably the way you get most value.

    Check with computing services at your university if they will help you sell it or if there is a board for selling/trading computer stuff. They may also have some really good deals on laptops as universities tend to get a bulk discount.
  • jojo2004
    jojo2004 Posts: 572 Forumite
    Not sure if this is specific to Liverpool (my uni) but try StudentEmart.com, as a good place to buy and sell all sorts of things (apparently).
    Good luck!
    jojoxx
    :grin:If at first you don't succeed, then sky-diving isn't for you
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