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KMA-628 · 07-26-2004, 06:54 PM

Here is what I do:

I did a bunch of research and found local auctions. I then got a list of the "types" of auctions, i.e. Large equipment, office, etc.

I found a couple of auctions that sell mainly computer equipment and went and checked them out.

Basically, I now buy computers (old ones) in bulk and then sell them on eBay.

Above is what I bought at an auction last week. 12 computers for $160.00

I then test the computers, fix them up and sell them (mostly PII's and PIII's) on eBay.

Right now I buy the computers for about $15.00 a piece and I just sold two of them for $40.00 a piece (plus shipping). The better the computer, the more money I get (couple of weeks ago I sold just a PIII mobo/cpu for $50.00)

I started this with just $100.00. Now, I take a lot more money to the auctions and buy more computers but I usually triple my investment at least.

These are all surplus computers so you have to figure that 20-30% will be toast, but that just makes it more interesting.

Last piece of advice: Stay away from OS's on eBay--way too much trouble.

Oh yeah. I tried the "wholesaler" thing and didn't find anything worth putting money into. I do the computers and my wife goes to garage sales on Sat. It is amazing what she comes back with.

07-26-2004, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
KMA-628 ....is off his meds...you were warned. Location: The Wild Wild West	Here is what I do: I did a bunch of research and found local auctions. I then got a list of the "types" of auctions, i.e. Large equipment, office, etc. I found a couple of auctions that sell mainly computer equipment and went and checked them out. Basically, I now buy computers (old ones) in bulk and then sell them on eBay. Above is what I bought at an auction last week. 12 computers for $160.00 I then test the computers, fix them up and sell them (mostly PII's and PIII's) on eBay. Right now I buy the computers for about $15.00 a piece and I just sold two of them for $40.00 a piece (plus shipping). The better the computer, the more money I get (couple of weeks ago I sold just a PIII mobo/cpu for $50.00) I started this with just $100.00. Now, I take a lot more money to the auctions and buy more computers but I usually triple my investment at least. These are all surplus computers so you have to figure that 20-30% will be toast, but that just makes it more interesting. Last piece of advice: Stay away from OS's on eBay--way too much trouble. Oh yeah. I tried the "wholesaler" thing and didn't find anything worth putting money into. I do the computers and my wife goes to garage sales on Sat. It is amazing what she comes back with. __________________ Before you criticize someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes. That way, if they get angry at you.......you're a mile away.......and they're barefoot.