Would you buy second hand technology from eBay?

I need a new iPod. My classic broke :cry:

I'm thinking maybe a 64GB classic. But those're expensive new. I could get a second hand one much cheaper. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea, I've heard people tell me that eBay can be a bit dodgey when it comes to that stuff.

I've never had a problem with eBay, but apparently It's dangerous.

Would you by second hand technology from eBay, OT?

I don't trust eBay or Paypal, so I have a biased "no" to answer your question. :P

I would definitely do it, there is a very small chance anything will be wrong.

I would definitely do it, there is a very small chance anything will be wrong.

iloverikku11

Apparently the other guys who've posted think differently

I need a new iPod. My classic broke :cry:

I'm thinking maybe a 64GB classic. But those're expensive new. I could get a second hand one much cheaper. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea, I've heard people tell me that eBay can be a bit dodgey when it comes to that stuff.

I've never had a problem with eBay, but apparently It's dangerous.

Would you by second hand technology from eBay, OT?

DmadFearmonger

Before you continue as I can tell you enjoy listening to music yes? Well if you want GOOD sound quality get something from Cowon. Much better amp/dac than an iPod.

Also ebay is a good place for some electronics, I usually buy my headphone amplifiers from there (though they come new). Just make sure you have a good understanding of the details listed and find a seller who has a good rating, along with buyer protection.

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I need a new iPod. My classic broke :cry:

I'm thinking maybe a 64GB classic. But those're expensive new. I could get a second hand one much cheaper. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea, I've heard people tell me that eBay can be a bit dodgey when it comes to that stuff.

I've never had a problem with eBay, but apparently It's dangerous.

Would you by second hand technology from eBay, OT?

NVIDIATI

Before you continue as I can tell you enjoy listening to music yes? Well if you want GOOD sound quality get something from Cowon. Much better amp/dac than an iPod.

Also ebay is a good place for some electronics, I usually buy my headphone amplifiers from there (though they come new). Just make sure you have a good understanding of the details listed and find a seller who has a good rating, along with buyer protection.

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[QUOTE="DmadFearmonger"]

I need a new iPod. My classic broke :cry:

I'm thinking maybe a 64GB classic. But those're expensive new. I could get a second hand one much cheaper. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea, I've heard people tell me that eBay can be a bit dodgey when it comes to that stuff.

I've never had a problem with eBay, but apparently It's dangerous.

Would you by second hand technology from eBay, OT?

DmadFearmonger

Before you continue as I can tell you enjoy listening to music yes? Well if you want GOOD sound quality get something from Cowon. Much better amp/dac than an iPod.

Also ebay is a good place for some electronics, I usually buy my headphone amplifiers from there (though they come new). Just make sure you have a good understanding of the details listed and find a seller who has a good rating, along with buyer protection.

The particular model to look at is the Cowon J3 32gb, which has an expandable micro SD slot so you can add a 32gb micro SD.

[QUOTE="DmadFearmonger"][QUOTE="NVIDIATI"] STOP!

Before you continue as I can tell you enjoy listening to music yes? Well if you want GOOD sound quality get something from Cowon. Much better amp/dac than an iPod.

Also ebay is a good place for some electronics, I usually buy my headphone amplifiers from there (though they come new). Just make sure you have a good understanding of the details listed and find a seller who has a good rating, along with buyer protection.

NVIDIATI

The particular model to look at is the Cowon J3 32gb, which has an expandable micro SD slot so you can add a 32gb micro SD.

Well it depends how "picky" you are with electronics. Its doubtful (with 99% feedback) that the seller would sell you anything that is broken or damaged in any way. On the other hand, its highly likely there will most likely be some if not alot of cosmetic wear. Things like scratches or minor dents will be quite common.

Also with used things theres always the chance the item may still be functioning but have been previously dropped or had something spilled on it.

Personally I never buy used electronics simply because I don't know what the previous owner has done to it. If its a good deal however and you're not worried about cosmetic wear and tear its not a terrible idea.

Well it depends how "picky" you are with electronics. Its doubtful (with 99% feedback) that the seller would sell you anything that is broken or damaged in any way. On the other hand, its highly likely there will most likely be some if not alot of cosmetic wear. Things like scratches or minor dents will be quite common.

Also with used things theres always the chance the item may still be functioning but have been previously dropped or had something spilled on it.

Personally I never buy used electronics simply because I don't know what the previous owner has done to it. If its a good deal however and you're not worried about cosmetic wear and tear its not a terrible idea.

Inger1

If you're careful you can. I bought my PS3 used on eBay and it has worked flawlessly.

I've had my goods and bads from buying used electronics online. In my experience buying about 20+ used electronics online most of the time it's perfectly fine. I think that too often ppl don't what they are really buying and have a bad experience with buying used stuff online that completely turns them off to it. There are tons of ppl false advertising on Ebay and other websites which is why you really have to do your research by looking at seller reviews. I usually tend to pass up sellers that have 20 or less transactions or have too many negative feedback. I just don't want to be the person having to tell everyone else that the seller is bad to work with. Also from what I've seen of the current listings on Ebay for video games or related equipment it seems as though kids are using parents accounts to sell stuff.

I bought a Radeon 9700 pro off ebay back in the day, I know people that have bought GPU's off there, seems safe to me as long as the seller is reputable.

I bought a Radeon 9700 pro off ebay back in the day, I know people that have bought GPU's off there, seems safe to me as long as the seller is reputable.

theshadowhunter

I need a new iPod. My classic broke :cry:

I'm thinking maybe a 64GB classic. But those're expensive new. I could get a second hand one much cheaper. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea, I've heard people tell me that eBay can be a bit dodgey when it comes to that stuff.

I've never had a problem with eBay, but apparently It's dangerous.

Would you by second hand technology from eBay, OT?

DmadFearmonger

If you bring your old ipod to the apple store they will give you 10% off a new one, its about as cheap as you can get an ipod.

A second hand one may have battery issues at minimum and at worst just be fake.

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I bought a Radeon 9700 pro off ebay back in the day, I know people that have bought GPU's off there, seems safe to me as long as the seller is reputable.

DmadFearmonger

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I bought a Radeon 9700 pro off ebay back in the day, I know people that have bought GPU's off there, seems safe to me as long as the seller is reputable.

theshadowhunter

Never. The stuff they sell there is always likely to be fake.

I bought a refurbished laptop, several AC adapters, games, and such from ebay with no problems.

yeah I would just make sure it's not coming from asia, they're most likely fake and look totally different from what you were expecting.

I would go ahead, as long as he has good feedback and a decent amount of them, and you read the description carefully. You shouldn't have any problems.

No to risky. I'd rather do it Off Craigslist where I could arrange to pick it up and chek it ou in Person.

Nah, I would only buy something second hand if I could see it and test it myself.