Something you should always do when purchasing a used item is negotiate for the price. This often cannot
be done with retailers like Microcenter or BestBuy. For retail store you should look for items on sale. When
working with a third party seller, that is when you will want to negotiate the price. The worst
the seller can say is no. Even if you're buying something that isn't computer related these tips will
be applicable:
---Know what you're willing to spend for the item. If the seller is asking 300 and you will only spend 200 you
should know that before beginning the negotiating process.---
---Look for items that have been listed for 3+ weeks. You're more prone to getting a better deal when the seller
has been trying to get rid of something for longer.---
---Negotiate over text/over the phone. Let the buyer know you're serious and you will come get the item TODAY, but
it will be for the price you want to pay. Not what they are asking. I've personally had luck buying a computer like this
A seller had their PC listed for 800 on Craigslist. I took a picture of 500 cash and sent it to them. I said I would drive
to their desired meeting point (some place public) right now if they would take 500 cash for it. This was a few years ago and
I'm not 100% sure of the specs but it was something like a 6700k with a 1080ti in it.---
---Always be willing to walk away. If something feels sketchy walk away from it, or if the buyer isn't willing to come
down in price then there is no need to continue working with them.---
---Do not try to negotiate with scalpers.---
---Disclaimer: This is just my personal list and what has found me success over the last 10 years of computer building.---
