Does anyone know a good site to sell my used laptop?
Not crazy about ebay because i've already canceled one ad on my account, if i cancel another i might get charged a penalty (if i end up selling it somewhere else while in the mean time... i want to sell it fast)
Not crazy about craigslist because the laptop has signs of cosmetic wear especially on the lid (does not impact performance purely cosmetic) but in the eyes of a non tech savy buyer that = worth much less.
Best buy trade in is a joke they offered me like $100 for my gs3 which i sold on swappa for $270.
All the hundreds of sites that give instant quotes seems a little sketchy because theres a bunch of identical sites, all of them ask for little to no info for the quote, they say send us the laptop THEN you get paid. Also the quotes are pretty low.
And sites like gazelle don't have a category for regular laptops.. only macbooks and iphones.
It's a hp dm4 1060 with a core i5, 4gb ram, 500HDD, 13" screen. Paid $650 for it 3 years ago i really want to get $300-350 for it at least, its worth a hell of alot more than that. Anyone have any advice?
Cell trader online - Just Google it
You can use me as a referral. Same username. Introduce yourself and follow the sellers layout. They have a tablet/laptop forum.
leyvatron said:
Cell trader online - Just Google it
You can use me as a referral. Same username. Introduce yourself and follow the sellers layout. They have a tablet/laptop forum.
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This site looks very promising thanks! Looks a lot more like swappa. I'll check it out
Heisenberg420 said:
This site looks very promising thanks! Looks a lot more like swappa. I'll check it out
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No problem.
A lot of member from here and swappa are on that site.
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So I tend to list my old phones on Gumtree, due to eBay's crazy fees. With eBay and Paypal, you sell a phone for £400 and give them £40 of it! Kinda crazy really.
Anyway, everytime I list an item on Gumtree (even through I state I wont ship internationally) I get e-mails people telling me they will pay me X+£100 via Paypal.
Of course I always either ignore or reply telling them I wont ship outside of the UK at which point they don't reply.
What I'm curious about is, how do they work the scam? Paypal is generally quite safe isn't it? Do they claim after two week's they haven't received the item? Does the money just never get to Paypal and they try and talk you in to sending it before it's there?
I'm half tempted to ask one of them to pay the money, me with no intention of sending the phone anywhere, just to see what happens...
http://reviews.ebay.com/PAYPAL-BUYER-SCAM-EXTREMELY-IMPORTANT-INFORMATION_W0QQugidZ10000000000114286
Basically unless you have proof that you have sent, and that they have signed for an item, PayPal will refund the money.
a specific example
So from the example, even if you have proof that the package was delivered, Paypal are likely to give the money back?
I wonder what happens if I ask the scammers to transfer direct into my bank account?
That's made me a little nervous now. I've just sold my DHD on eBay, the guy has paid with Paypal right away.
What are the safest steps for me next? I simply post it via recorded delivery and submit the tracking number to eBay somewhere?
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That's made me a little nervous now. I've just sold my DHD on eBay, the guy has paid with Paypal right away.
What are the safest steps for me next? I simply post it via recorded delivery and submit the tracking number to eBay somewhere?
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and on paypal too
Thinking about it, I should probably do it special delivery, because that is insured. So if he claims its damaged or something, I can go back to Royal Mail?
Now... the other thing, the guy is only 7 miles away, I'd prefer to drop it over to him. If I get him to sign a 'receipt' do you think Paypal would accept it? I guess I'm actually safer posting it now, he's paid for postage, so he could claim I made it up, where's my postage info...
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I'm half tempted to ask one of them to pay the money, me with no intention of sending the phone anywhere, just to see what happens...
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I replied to a spam scam once, I gave him the crime stoppers number as my mobile number. Idiot didn't notice what is was, just asked for my personal number. At that point I ignored.
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Thinking about it, I should probably do it special delivery, because that is insured. So if he claims its damaged or something, I can go back to Royal Mail?
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So long as you keep the receipt for postage, and make a note of the time and date, where you posted it etc, the Post Office will refund up to £30 (I think that's the amount anyway) for missing items, after they have investigated. Anything more expensive, and I would suggest you send it with insurance anyway.
Are you guys serious??????
just search "gumtree scams paypal moneysavingexpert" on google (sorry can't post links)
That's why I stopped using gumtree overall. It is nothing but a scam den! Now I use other safer sites like movethat.com or bonsoni.com
Not if you're careful. I've not been scammed once using Gumtree and I've made more money from each sale as I'm not giving eBay and Paypal 12% of my sale. You could say that in itself is the biggest scam...
I do still use eBay, cause we don't really have any other auction alternatives do we?
Yes if you are smart then you should be ok (although my smart cousin lost his deposit money for a flat) . But the problem is Internet is available to everyone, even to the granny who never used a comp before.
usually these kind of naive people are becoming a victim. Just search gumtree fraud or gumtree scam on google news search thousands on result come up! Apparently police stopped taking this crime reports as they are too many of them.
You are not giving that 12% to ebay and paypal but do remember that actually you are doing them a favour by using gumtree, which is own by ebay and paypal.
That's what happened when capitalism reach at its pick and consumers don't have much choice.
Once again I prefer to use other smaller and safer sites then any of the above named site.
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I do still use eBay, cause we don't really have any other auction alternatives do we?
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eBid.net is an alternative to Ebay.
The alternative I used for Gumtree.com is OzAdz.com. I love their Personals section lol.
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eBid.net is an alternative to Ebay.
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I don't think it's a viable alternative though. For example, there's 1 Nexus S for sale on eBid. If I'm looking for a phone, why would I go to eBid. If I'm selling, why would I start an auction on eBid, next to no-one see's it and my item sells at a crazy low price
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I don't think it's a viable alternative though. For example, there's 1 Nexus S for sale on eBid. If I'm looking for a phone, why would I go to eBid. If I'm selling, why would I start an auction on eBid, next to no-one see's it and my item sells at a crazy low price
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One reason to use smaller websites like ebid is because less people will bid, so you may pick up a bargain.
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One reason to use smaller websites like ebid is because less people will bid, so you may pick up a bargain.
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That's exactly what I'm saying, thanks. Very bad for sellers, not a viable option.
Looks like someone made quick work and already posted a Nexus 7 from Google IO on E-Bay. $600 for those who can't wait!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nexus-7-Tab...-2012-Android-4-1-FAST-SHIPPING-/150846459594
they can keep it, there is no way i will pay triple for that tablet
Someone else also posted for $1500. Another individual is selling his pre-order copy for $400. The ways people think of making a quick buck...smh
some people are just desperate to make some quick buck. I would keep it if i were them.
Capitalism at work. Don't hate the seller, pity the buyer.
I just found one on CL for 999, LOL.
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some people are just desperate to make some quick buck. I would keep it if i were them.
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Why? With the money they earn they could buy a new Nexus 7 with plenty left over!
$400 seems reasonable. After taxes and whatnot my 16gb is 300ish. Throw in shipping+insurance and a little money for their trouble and that's not so bad for someone in a country that can't buy these. If you're somewhere you can buy them I don't really see the point of buying from ebay/CL/etc
cheap in USA?
the current exchange rates is USD-1:AUD-1
It is $250 in oz and only $200 in the USA!
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the current exchange rates is USD-1:AUD-1
It is $250 in oz and only $200 in the USA!
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That is insane isn't it? If only it were $200 as well...
Australia always has it bad when it comes to technology and games.
I'm trying to sell my laptop so that I have extra money for my vacation but I haven't had any luck. I've tried ebay and CL. All the contact that I've had with people from CL are scammers and flakers. If anybody has any other ideas, please feel free to chime in. Thanks!
Laptop is an HP Folio 13-1051nr Hunger Games edition that I won from the "Smoked by Windows Phone" Challenge.
irbane said:
I'm trying to sell my laptop so that I have extra money for my vacation but I haven't had any luck. I've tried ebay and CL. All the contact that I've had with people from CL are scammers and flakers. If anybody has any other ideas, please feel free to chime in. Thanks!
Laptop is an HP Folio 13-1051nr Hunger Games edition that I won from the "Smoked by Windows Phone" Challenge.
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I was going to suggest CL cause I've had good luck with them in the past but you already tried that, you could try the xda marketplace.
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I was going to suggest CL cause I've had good luck with them in the past but you already tried that, you could try the xda marketplace.
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i was thinking about using the marketplace but its only for phones/tablets/accessories :/
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i was thinking about using the marketplace but its only for phones/tablets/accessories :/
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That's right.
I'd stick with eBay if I were you. You may not get as good a price as you want, but then again you may get better. It's just luck of the draw.
3 options
I would say CL is the best option if you live in the city. if not, then eBay. Yes it might be risky, specially if you are new to eBay or do not have many transactions. Scammers usually target new eBayers that are not familiar with the selling process. They often buy form you, them swap the item for an identical one but defective. So there are a few step that you must follow in order to prevent this.
Your third option is sell to a electronic trade-in company. I have used this one http://www.gadgetsalvation.com
You most likely won't get as much as you could get on eBay, but at least you safe yourself the hassle.
Good luck
There are a couple of used ones on Amazon for $650. You could try there. I personally have never sold anything on it.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-13-1051nr-Hunger-Special-Edition/dp/B007P6IXLA
I also recommend CL
I also recommend CL to sell your laptop. However first of all, it's better to look up current average used price of your laptop on Amazon.com or ebay for figure out the price.
Ebay and Amazon takes more or around $10 depends on your price range.
Then calculate deducted price and post little upper than deducted.
You can avoid fee from ebay or amazon like sites but can get more than when you sell with those sites.
In addition, buyers will hook up less price than ebay and amazon.
I'd also recommend CL, though it requires considerably more patience that ebay due to, as you've experienced, scammers and flakers. Ebay fees suck and CL will often fetch a higher price.
I sold a phone on eBay last night and I say "got damn"they went up on fees. I haven't been on there to sell since earlier this year. Phone sold for $240 and they took $21 for fees then the PayPal transfer they took $8.I'm like damn. I won't be selling anything on there again anytime soon.
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I see what you did there.
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yup. sell your **** on swappa instead
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So, racism aside - use eBay if you can get a better price less fees than you could in person.
That's just common sense.
For example, I'm going to sell a suit that does fit me on eBay - I have a much better chance at finding someone who WILL fit it if I open the sale to a country-wide market that enjoys lots of use than if I'm on Craigslist marketing to people in my local area who - if they want a suit - probably aren't looking on Craigslist for it in the first place. Or selling in a consignment store and letting them take a cut just like eBay would - and getting a much smaller audience.
Swappa might be good for phones - but it's a smaller market than eBay. If you can get the same price there, though - why not ? It's a specialised device that has a specialised marketplace - try it, sure.
I like eBay for random crap that I want to believe someone in the whole USA (or world if they want to pay shipping) might possibly want and search for in the next week or whatever. Sold my old iPod Classic to some dude in Russia, it was worth it just to be able to say that.
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So, racism aside - use eBay if you can get a better price less fees than you could in person.
That's just common sense.
For example, I'm going to sell a suit that does fit me on eBay - I have a much better chance at finding someone who WILL fit it if I open the sale to a country-wide market that enjoys lots of use than if I'm on Craigslist marketing to people in my local area who - if they want a suit - probably aren't looking on Craigslist for it in the first place. Or selling in a consignment store and letting them take a cut just like eBay would - and getting a much smaller audience.
Swappa might be good for phones - but it's a smaller market than eBay. If you can get the same price there, though - why not ? It's a specialised device that has a specialised marketplace - try it, sure.
I like eBay for random crap that I want to believe someone in the whole USA (or world if they want to pay shipping) might possibly want and search for in the next week or whatever. Sold my old iPod Classic to some dude in Russia, it was worth it just to be able to say that.
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I'm just saying they obviously went up on fees since the last time I sold. And what's up with Jews and Nazis in my thread? Forget all that racist crap.
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Please modify your post. I'm going to report it anyway - XDA is a forum with a lot of youngsters on it, and comparing a fee for using a company's service to sexual abuse is just stupid and wrong.
It's simple. If you don't like the fees then don't use the service, but where else are you going to sell stuff online? They provide a service and charge for it - that's their right. :banghead:
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So i'm thinking about selling my nexus 6 on a facebook community buy/sell.
I usually give my devices to my family, but its not needed this time so i'm after some opinions on how much i should be asking for.
The phone is 3-4 months old, i lost the reciept recently but its around somewhere... 32GB, bought outright, so unlocked from any network, in perfect working condition. etc, there's just like maybe, 5 to 6 tiny little dints in the screen from keys in pocket :/. You literally cannot feel them, nor see them when the screen is on and takes certain angles to see them when screen is off (thats the only thing wrong with the phone, which i plan on telling on my post). I paid $876 AUD, do you think i could ask for $400-$500?
Opinions? If you were going to resell, what circumstances would you lower the price for & if you were i, how much would you ask for?
amazon is selling the n6 brand new at 399 for the 32gb version, so your $400-500 would be considered a joke, especially a device with a little bit of damage.
@rhystagram,
Your best bet is to go to Swappa.com and look at recent sold prices.
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@rhystagram,
Your best bet is to go to Swappa.com and look at recent sold prices.
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good though
please note its in AUD and i'm in Australia, most retail stores still sell at same price as my purchase, as does google store.
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So i'm thinking about selling my nexus 6 on a facebook community buy/sell.
I usually give my devices to my family, but its not needed this time so i'm after some opinions on how much i should be asking for.
The phone is 3-4 months old, i lost the reciept recently but its around somewhere... 32GB, bought outright, so unlocked from any network, in perfect working condition. etc, there's just like maybe, 5 to 6 tiny little dints in the screen from keys in pocket :/. You literally cannot feel them, nor see them when the screen is on and takes certain angles to see them when screen is off (thats the only thing wrong with the phone, which i plan on telling on my post). I paid $876 AUD, do you think i could ask for $400-$500?
Opinions? If you were going to resell, what circumstances would you lower the price for & if you were i, how much would you ask for?
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please note its in AUD and i'm in Australia, most retail stores still sell at same price as my purchase, as does google store.
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But Amazon is still selling it for much cheaper brand new. Most prospective buyers will look on Amazon first to see what prices are for both new and used.
What local retailers sell them for brand new means nothing when it can easily be attained somewhere else for a cheaper price.
I normally give people hell on those Facebook groups for asking entirely too much for a phone or tablet. Especially if it is used with even the slightest damage.
For instance, a woman was trying to sell a Droid Maxx for almost $400 USD claiming it was new and never pulled from the box, but her pictures clearly showed otherwise because of the damage on the phone and the fact that it didn't have any of the factory protective film on it anymore. The device in mint condition used only goes for about $150.
Basically, it's better to be fair instead of thinking you can charge top dollar for it. Much less troubles in the long run.
Good luck.
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I'm sorry, but how is pointing out the proper process for preparing a Nexus 6 for resale completely missing the point? I'm trying to help you avoid future headaches. ???
If you're looking for resale prices, check completed listings on swappa or eBay.
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But Amazon is still selling it for much cheaper brand new. Most prospective buyers will look on Amazon first to see what prices are for both new and used.
What local retailers sell them for brand new means nothing when it can easily be attained somewhere else for a cheaper price.
I normally give people hell on those Facebook groups for asking entirely too much for a phone or tablet. Especially if it is used with even the slightest damage.
For instance, a woman was trying to sell a Droid Maxx for almost $400 USD claiming it was new and never pulled from the box, but her pictures clearly showed otherwise because of the damage on the phone and the fact that it didn't have any of the factory protective film on it anymore. The device in mint condition used only goes for about $150.
Basically, it's better to be fair instead of thinking you can charge top dollar for it. Much less troubles in the long run.
Good luck.
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I agree with checking eBay or local buy/sell/trade sites for prices to get a feel for how much it will cost.
Note this, however: Amazon Australia does not sell the Nexus 6 that I can find. It is true that there was a Prime Day deal today in the states for it (pretty sure it's over now), but Prime Day is only for the US site, not for the international versions.
Plus $500 AUD is $368 ish USD.
Mate. Put it on Gumtree. You could likely get around 400 to 450 bucks for it if it is indeed in the condition you say.