Would you buy second-hand tech?

[Kevin Lancaster]

What's your view on buying second-hand tech or demo units?

Is it too risky, or are there great deals to be had on certain types of hardware and gadgets?

 

[Johnatan56]

Yes, but it depends on if the seller is reputable.

 

[Jimmy-Z]

I have, as long as the item is still in good condition and/or still has a warranty. With something like hard-drives I'll ask for a SMART report.

 

[koeksGHT]

I'll take some AMD RX 470/480's

 

[Jimmy-Z]

Yes, but it depends on if the seller is reputable.

I always do a face-to-face exchange if it's someone I don't know or someone with very low rep.

 

[bwana]

Depends on the seller - I wouldn't even buy a second hand camera from me but I'd buy a refurbished product from someone like Apple.

 

[Ho3n3r]

I do it all the time. In fact, I think probably 10% of my stuff was bought new.

 

[TehStranger]

Of course, I've done so for many years from PC components to laptops to cameras and lenses to audio gear (receivers and speakers) and beyond. 95% of the experiences have been good (both sellers and goods).

 

[Mariuspay]

Carbonite very good platform for trading.
Just read Bad Deals section, look at seller score and you would be OK.

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Wonder who said no and their reasoning?

Happy to buy 2nd hand as long as the seller is decent and it has some warranty.

 

[$m@Rt@$$]

Yep, if the price feels right anything goes.

 

[Luke7777]

Of course....

 

[rietrot]

Jip. Most of the stuff I own is 2nd hand.

 

[falcon786]

Of course, I've done so for many years from PC components to laptops to cameras and lenses to audio gear (receivers and speakers) and beyond. 95% of the experiences have been good (both sellers and goods).

Same here,phones too.

Carbonite.co.za

 

[xumwun]

Depends on what it is.

 

[skinndeep]

Bought demo units from incredible connection at a 10% discount. And still have the warranty! Canon printer going well

 

[skeptic_SA]

My dad always said... If you want a very good second hand IT product. Buy a brand new Apple.

So Yes.

 

[backstreetboy]

In SA it's usually stolen goods so no. Learned my lesson.

 

[Sl8er]

Yup.
GTX Gaming is the man to talk to, around these here parts.

 

[saturnz]

yeah I've bought a few items second hand, and they haven't given me issues