How to Buy Refurbished Laptops

Laptops are expensive. There are ways to save money and get a laptop that is just as good as new. Refurbished laptops are a great buy and can last as long as any brand new laptop.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• eBay account
• Paypal account
• Need for a laptop

1. Sign in to your eBay account or register for free.

2. Click on the link in the resource box to see all available refurbished laptops.

3. Find a company that has a feedback rating of 97% or higher. This means you have a great chance of buying a laptop that is in excellent condition. Otherwise previous buyers would have complained and the score would be lower.

4. Take a quick look to make sure there are more than 100 previous sales by that company. It will be next to the star by their user name.

5. Find a refurbished laptop that has what you are looking for. Click on Watch Item. This will save the listing for you.

6. Wait until the day the auction is set to end and place a bid. It helps to make a bid right at the end of the auction.

7. Pay the seller by using your Paypal account. This is the fastest way and will ensure that the laptop gets send out as soon as possible.

8. Leave feedback for future buyers to read.

Tips & Warnings

• Email the seller with any questions at least two days before the end of the auction so they have time to answer you.
• Make sure the seller offers a guarantee that you can return the laptop if you don't like it.
• I had a great experience buying a refurbished laptop from an eBay company and it saved me a few hundred dollars.
• Don't buy a refurbished laptop from an individual. It must be from a company that has the equipment to update the laptops and run tests to make sure they are in excellent condition.

Resources

• Refurbished Laptops