Prunes Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Tell me, if you think an important category is left out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaiusMaxwell Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I voted case mainly because I don't feel many people could truly keep a case in like new condition or keep all the extras/accessories that come with it.I myself have thrown out 3 different high-end chassis over the years because I didn't feel I could sell them after I'd used them.They get dusty, people tinker with it/customise it for their builds, there are so many extras that come with cases you could never be sure you're getting everything you need from a second hand one.Saying that though, people who just want to mod a case would probably buy a used one, where as most people probably wouldn't buy a second hand water cooling kit (that wasn't a self-contained mass produced one*) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWeeny Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) i always find HDD's and psu's to be a risky factor, you dont know the exact age and with hdd's, if a little bump is happened in the traveling process (if by parcel) you can throw out that hdd. but for the most parts, i buy my stuff second handed, and it never have let me down so far. Edited February 8, 2013 by WarWeeny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyt Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Definitely PSUs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 definitely Toilet Paper but it's not on the list.... as for PC parts I've bought most everything used.... if the price is right it is worth the gamble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbaxm2 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I would and have bought just about all componenets on that list and have never had an issue. I just don't go out on ebay and but it. I usually buy it from here where I know I am not going to get screwed and am able to easily conatact the seller should there be any issues with what I bought. Strange thing is that while I will buy used stuff I very rarely sell anything and usually opt to give away older hardware when I know I am not going to need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Agreed... I've sold or given away a ton of older stuff... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I am not sure anything listed here really qualifies as do not buy used. It all depends on the price and the quality plus condition of the part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I don't hesitate to buy any component used if the seller is trustworthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I was going to say condoms but.... with all those components you would just have to take things on an individual basis every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Same, I buy a lot of stuff used, just about never have issues (unless the seller isn't trustworthy). I make sure there's some form of transferable warranty (which is why I love ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and now EVGA). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjj226_Angel Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 I would buy all of those used. The only one I might stay away from is fans simply because I like the swiftech helix fans and I can get them for 8 bucks a pop with free shipping soooooo I don't really need to worry about saving a few bucks there. Noctua fans maybe, but not a basic PC fan. Everything else has to be a case by case purchase. For instance, PSUs would be a risky bet. If it were a corsair or seasonic PSU, I would have no issues. But if it were a super dirt cheap thermaltake......ehhhhh I would probably just by a new one since newegg has PSU sales all the time. The only other thing that I might not buy would be a water cooling pump. I might buy it used if I knew that the person took good care of it, but one off of ebay.....probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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