Anyone here bought a computer on ebay?

wonderfullife_2

Contains_Mild_Peril wrote:

DH isn't keen on Dell, because he's heard too many stories about people having problems with them, and the ones I looked at on eBay looked better vhm. EBuyer seem to have some not bad deals atm. We're looking for a decent PC with at least 512mb RAM, DVD +/- RW and preferably a good sized hard drive for about £400 or less inc delivery if mail order.

Hi
Ive got a dell machine and their excellent for the price, just take a look here, you can get one + lcd monitor for the price that you want, just remember if you don't want the 3yrs warranty, just select 12mths collect and return and it will save you at least £100+
http://www.dmxcomputers.co.uk/content/blogcategory/15/64/

Hope this helps

carol_a_3

I've bought two computers from Evesham in the last 8 years and can recommend them. There is a link on their website to E Bay where they sell their "clearance" lines

Blackjack_Davy

If you're buying something expensive from eBay then feedback is everything. Personally I'd look for a seller with a f/b rating of at least 100 and make sure he has at least a 98% f/b rating - and check and double check his f/b. Also make sure that the f/b he has is for selling the same stuff - if he's earned his f/b rating selling or buying cheap knick knacks and suddenly is selling very expensive stuff be very suspicious. If he wants payment by Western Union money transfer or he wants payment sent to a different country to the one the account is registered in then steer well clear - it could be a hijacked account.

starlight_xx

I bought my laptop off ebay but only after having a good look round, found a seller with good feedback & asked a couple of questions during the auction to see how his communication was. Had no problem at all with the transaction & got a real bargain

cattie

trigger_mike wrote:

Hewlett-Packard sell remanuafacterd pc on ebay which come with 1 years warranty, i'd recommend looking at one of these, very good prices as well.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/HP-Renew-Shop-UK_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

Oops, pressed thanks instead of reply by mistake, but I don't think you'll mind eh.

I bought my high spec computer from Hewlett Packard via their Ebay marketing last year & got a great deal. In my opinion their customer service is excellent & I'd certainly recommend them.

Incidentally the computer was delivered within 36 hours of the auction closing. :j

Froggitt

If youre after a second hand puter, I was going to put mine on the noticeboard at work.....PM me if its of interest and I can let u know the spec.

LesD

Don't forget to check Morgan Computer prices to ensure you're not paying over the odds. You may even decide there's is a better option anyway!

http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/

talksalot81

My biggest recommendation is to pay for something like this with a credit card. That does not include a credit card paypal transaction.

So if you are buying from ebay, make sure the seller accepts credit card directly. This affords you alot more consumer protection than if you use another, less traceable, technique.

One thing I have previously noted on ebay is that a seemingly well priced machine can suddenly jump to not so impressive prices, in fact i find this with most computers i have watched. As others have said, better prices can often be had elsewhere if you look carefully, after all, many ebay sellers have simply bought in one place and sold directly on..... and you can bet they are making a profit!

LesD

talksalot81 wrote:

My biggest recommendation is to pay for something like this with a credit card.

Hmmm, not sure that giving credit card details out to ebay sellers is a good idea!

Juni_3

I buy my kid's PC's and laptops from https://www.morgancomputers.co.uk, never had a problem with them.

For myself I make my own. I sell the old ones on EBay and people are very happy with them.