Used Computer Monitor
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Used computer monitors may be just the thing to outfit your home office or small business, especially now that the Christmas season is behind us and a lot of folks are looking to sell used equipment. Monitor buying is different than buying other used components. Monitors either work or they don’t. All you need to do to check out if the monitor is OK is eyeball it at the seller’s place of business or home. The downside to buying used computer monitors is weight. Most 15-inch monitors weigh about 40 pounds which will cost you $35-45 to ship with insurance on top of this price. This soon negates the monitor bargain prices you can find on the internet. How you buy depends upon your needs. If you’re a home office business, then one or a few will doe. If you have a larger small business, you may seek local computer shops or refurbish resellers.
Retail Open Box Computer Monitors
Right after a major promotion is the primo time to pick up monitors at retailers. Many people return computers for several reasons. Most of the time they find their either can’t afford them or they don’t work as advertised. Computers returned to retailers like Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA are checked by a technician before released back to the sales floor. There they are sold for a 15%-25% discount and are usually packed in original boxes. Sometimes department managers may be willing to negotiate if you offer to purchase several because they need to move these units off the floor. These monitors may be lacking an operator’s manual which usually never returns with hardware. But for business purposes to replace an aging monitor or add a few to PC towers or desktops you’ve picked up and plan to use for an in-house network application, these monitors may foot the bill. Check your Sunday newspaper ads for sales items and duration.
Buy Used Computer Monitors From Small Companies
In the fourth quarter many small businesses take advantage of tax breaks and invest in needed equipment. Then they have to dump the old stuff to make room for the new. The best way to hear about these deals is to network. They usually don’t last long and sometimes company employees have first dibs on the used computer monitors, so networking is essential. Use your local Chamber membership to your advantage but start spreading the word in October. Bankruptcy sales are another good source, but difficult to check monitors before you buy.
Contact Local Computer Shops
Local tech shops constantly get supplies of used equipment that they refurbish and offer for resale. Sometimes they are open to bulk orders for which you can negotiate a good discount. Some shops will offer 30-day guarantees. Buying from a local shop has the advantage of being able to view the monitor in a controlled environment before you walk off with it.
Buy From Private Individuals
Buying from private individuals is an art. What you have to watch out for is that the monitors offered for sale haven’t been abused. Definitely test each one. If it lights up, check screen quality to make sure it’s clear and free of flicker. Check the casing to make sure that the monitor hasn’t been dropped. Ask the seller about its history. Was it purchased new originally or used? Was it refurbished? If the seller just upgraded, the reason is obvious. Sometimes not. Play detective to find out why.
Most folks will want to make an unrealistic profit on their monitors and offer ridiculously high prices for used. A good rule of thumb is know the original retail price of the monitor and then offer 10% of that value. Most 15-inch used CRT monitors should sell for about $20. Seventeen inch CRTs will be higher, $30-$40 or so. Most folks will probably want $100 which they’ll never get. It’ll be your task to negotiate and win them over with the-cash-is-here-right-now argument. Keep in mind that all sales of these privately held monitors will be “as is” so make sure you know what you’re looking for. Check your local weekly shoppers for ads or go online at the shoppers Web sites.
Used LCDs May Not Be Worth It
Because LCD technology has changed so much in the past couple of years and prices for LCDs were so high to begin with, the investment in used models may not be a good idea. The reason is that LCDs fade over time and newer models containing the latest technology only cost about $150 new and will continue to fall as other model lines are introduced.
Where To Buy Refurbished Monitors Online
Where To Buy Retail Open Box
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