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Tips for selling Used Computers on eBay

I have a local computer store where we sell 50-100 computers per month. I sell on our website as well. Theyre all Apple branded and range from $300-1500. I would like to get started selling on ebay and was curious if you sell desktops, laptops, and phones what your advice is to be successful on eBay. Is there any tricks of the trade or things to be aware of?

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Tips for selling Used Computers on eBay

Computers, smart phones, game consoles etc. are a high scam item on ebay.   Buyers will claim not working and return to you the buyer's old computer.    Or, the buyer will harvest good parts out of your computer and send it back with their old parts installed.

 

The trick is to self-insure against such scams by putting a little aside from each sale into a reserve fund.   If you are selling a good volume for each month, the reserve fund trick will work as most buyers are honest.   

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Tips for selling Used Computers on eBay

Computers, smart phones, game consoles etc. are a high scam item on ebay.   Buyers will claim not working and return to you the buyer's old computer.    Or, the buyer will harvest good parts out of your computer and send it back with their old parts installed.

 

The trick is to self-insure against such scams by putting a little aside from each sale into a reserve fund.   If you are selling a good volume for each month, the reserve fund trick will work as most buyers are honest.   

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I don't think I would sell under your current username.

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From what i've read, selling used computers here is a little more "high risk" than selling other things.  Lots of returns and claims (both true and false).  But i'm sure a good seller can still make good money here. 

 

Good luck to you and stay safe. 

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If you want to be a scam target, sell here. 

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This is very good information to know. Thank you. At least i can be prepared now.

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 I have a a cologne store we were going to run an ebay store for but did not.

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Currently you are governed by consumer protection law.

Selling on line you are governed by additional Distance selling Laws and Financial services act which govern each payment you may receive.

I am a seller of clothing and footwear on eBay and from what I understand electronics along with Branded computers are at a much high risk as item defective or item not as describes (INAD) cases.

Law does not require your buyer to prove his case and you the seller must accommodate return and pay return postage and issue a full refund to buyer.  Return period on eBay's platform is limited to for 14 to 30 days after item is delivered.

In addition a buyer can make a claim defective or INAD with their bank including Pay pal  and Credit card issuer up to 180 days from date of payment and this case is commonly referred to as Charge back. Seller is required to accept a return and issue a full refund and buyer is required to send the item back via Tracked & signed service to sellers address and if track and trace website shows item delivered then sellers is not consulted and case is closed in favour of buyer and sellers account debited.

Having pointed out all pitfalls of selling on a platform/ Online a much safer best would be for you to consider creating your own website and instead of  paying fees to a platform you spend that money on advertising and as you sell computers I suspect you must know how you or one of your employees can get social media platforms to work to your advantage. eBay outlet may work better for you to clear out you old redundant stock where it really does not matter if you gat abused.

Whatever you choose to do I wish you best of luck.

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ROFL - great user name! 

 

I sell used computer equipment and the biggest problem I have (mine is older tech so its not a real scam magnet) is people not knowing what they're getting and being resistant to setup if it's not 'instant' - not everything is plug and play.  I've had luck including a short-form user's manual.


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Be prepared for many returns in which you will be paying. Other than clothes, computers and parts seemed to be the most complaints on the boards.

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@macsunrivaled wrote:

 I have a a cologne store we were going to run an ebay store for but did not.


Sorry but I couldn't imagine buying cologne from a seller with a name like that.

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