Computers have become a part of everyday life and are used not only for work or study, but also for entertainment. Their development is so fast that computers become obsolete literally within a couple of years after purchase. But what is the best way to sell your old computer in order to buy a new one?
Instructions
Step 1
Before you actually start selling, it is good to know what exactly you are selling. The most significant characteristics of a computer are:
- type and clock speed of the processor;
- type of motherboard;
- the brand of the video card and the amount of its memory;
- the size of the RAM;
- the number and size of hard drives.
You can find out this data either from the sales receipt that you received by purchasing a computer, or using special programs, or by means of the operating system. Only after receiving information about the characteristics of a computer and components, you can understand how much it costs now.
Step 2
Next, you should decide what exactly you want to sell: the entire computer (system unit + monitor) or only the system unit. As a rule, old monitors with ray tubes (similar to old televisions) are no longer needed by anyone. Peripheral devices: keyboard, mouse, headphones are also not listed, in contrast to a good sound system.
Step 3
You can understand what price to ask for your old computer using the Internet or newspaper ads. Just search for the cost of all the most important computer parts in stores. Further, depending on the service life and the remaining guarantee, reduce the amount received by one and a half to two times. Most likely, this will be the market price of your computer.
Step 4
If you are not in a hurry, then an advertisement for the sale can be placed in the free classified newspapers that are available in every city. Just dictate by the number indicated in the newspaper the technical data of your car, the desired price, and leave your contact phone number. Often free ads can be renewed several times, no money is taken for this, so your offer will be published in the newspaper several times in a row.
Step 5
An old computer can be put up for sale online. Either on social networks that spread the word quickly, or on numerous message boards. Do not forget to indicate the city, because no one will go for your computer for 500 kilometers. In addition, you can post an advertisement for the sale on thematic computer forums.
Step 6
Finally, many organizations that repair and re-sell used equipment buy old computers and components from the public. The price in this case, most likely, will be lower than you calculated yourself, but the sale will happen instantly. You should not carry relatively new computers into such a purchase, since the difference between the expected and offered prices in this case will be quite noticeable.
