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itech   04-18-2007 at 12:51:57 PM

What are people's thoughts on buying second hand GPU's off ebay etc. Risky or a cheap way of getting really good cards?

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blade85   04-18-2007 at 12:59:48 PM
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depends on the card, how long its been used, what the price is, and if the person selling it is willing to take it back if it doesnt work for a full refund.

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evongugg   04-18-2007 at 01:41:14 PM
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I've heard of people getting ripped off. Paying large amounts of money for bad cards.
I suggest you stay away from eBay, unless you are looking for some old parts no longer available in the stores.

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duthoy   04-18-2007 at 01:48:48 PM
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keep in mind: you get what you pay for,
most of the time: if it looks too good to be true, it is.

i've already bought some stuff from ebay, never had problems with it,
because i don't expect i could buy a 1 month old 8800 GTX for 20 $ :roll:

read the ad very good, and in case you're not sure, ask the seller.

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Gary_Busey   04-18-2007 at 10:18:50 PM
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I sold my X850Pro on eBay to someone for a little over $100, which is a pretty good deal. It ran fine and had an Arctic Cooler hsf on it. Just be sure to ask questions, read the entire listing carefully, and look for return policies.

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   04-18-2007 at 10:33:30 PM
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XFX brand cards usually carry a "Double Lifetime Warranty" except maybe for their low end cards. The warranty on their cards can be transfered to one (and only one) second hand buyer.

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