Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

physioex

(6,890 posts)

3. Prefer to buy locally on Craigslist....

Reply to KG (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:29 PM

Feb 2017

You can touch and feel before you buy, but be warned you are taking your chances the device might fail prematurely with no recourse. Personally I bought laptops, monitors etc at bargain prices with no issues.....

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

anyone experienced getting 'refurbished' computers from Amazon? [View all] KG Feb 2017 OP

Factory Refurbished or "refurbished" by Joe-Bob the refurbisher master" ret5hd Feb 2017 #1

i have no idea who's refurbing. KG Feb 2017 #6

(I actually have a friend (nick-)named JoeBob who builds computers!) lastlib Feb 2017 #8

too general. need more specifics as to make, model, config, OS... LuvLoogie Feb 2017 #2

well, planning on spending 750 on desktop gaming rig and run AutoCAD on it. and a laptop KG Feb 2017 #5

Can't speak to gaming rigs. Mostly business and education experience. Though LuvLoogie Feb 2017 #9

Prefer to buy locally on Craigslist.... physioex Feb 2017 #3

The HPs we bought were beat to hell scscholar Feb 2017 #4

I've bought refurbished laptops from NewEgg.com csziggy Feb 2017 #7

It's hit-or-miss from what I hear. hunter Feb 2017 #10

I have bought several, got some great deals. check the sellers comments. Sunlei Feb 2017 #11