Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

"Donny" <donny@math.com> wrote in message
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> Where is the best place (s) to buy used laptops? May need several sites to
> compare .

I think it depends a bit on your price range. eBay is a good place to start
as completed auctions will give you a good idea of what fair prices are. If
you're looking for something under about $250, then just buy on eBay. If
you're looking for something more than that, then you should look for places
(some on eBay) that offer off-lease units that will have some kind of
refurbish/checkout and warranty with them.

> How about a knowledgeable web site (info), ends & outs layman's terms?
>
> Thanks... donny
>
>

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Donny wrote:
> Where is the best place (s) to buy used laptops? May need several
sites to
> compare .
>
> How about a knowledgeable web site (info), ends & outs layman's
terms?
>

You can also see if you have a local craiglist or marketplace
newsgroup.

I got my first used laptop on the local newsgroup a few years ago. It
was decent and only $150. Iwas very happy with it. Later, I loaned it
to my mom, and she fried it by accident.

So, I went to the local craiglist, and I found a really nice laptop for
$600. It's a couple years old, but still great features and
accessories. It came with two regular batteries as well as a 6 hour
battery. Very nice carry case, etc. It's a better computer than my old
desktop. And the seller turned out to be only about 5 blocks from my
house.

With local lists like this, you can find something at a reasonable
price, possibly talk them down on the price, and you can see it in
person before you buy. And no shipping fees.