Whether you are hoping to start a utilized PC sales industry or just want to provide a large number of people with PC fast, purchasing PCs in bulk can be a challenging project. There are many drawbacks to purchasing big quantities of utilized PCs than first meets eye. Doing research and knowing what you are purchasing is critical to prevent being stung by details that were overlooked.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Find possible goods. The best deals in commerce can be found at professional surplus PC liquidator sites on line. Few websites offer directly wholesale deals, but most function as auctions. General Services direction (GSA) works a good surplus auction website.

2. Step 2

Research the condition of tools in detail. Are computers "off lease," meaning they have been bought from businesses after tools upgrades? Off Lease Company PCs are frequently in good condition cosmetically but generally need hard drives. Off-lease machines frequently have Windows Certificates of Authenticity (COA) that will decrease final price of refurbishing PC for resale or utilize. Are PCs defined as "used-surplus?" "Used" PCs are frequently in poor condition cosmetically, will generally lack hard drives, and even lack a Windows COA sticker. Refurbishing "used" PCs can be expensive, as much as $200 per machine. Remember that with that type of investment, PCs you have refurbished may be hard to resell for profit.

3. Step 3

Recognize the sales conditions and hidden prices earlier than bidding or buying. Few big-lot liquidators and auctions need bidders to put funds in escrow against right to bid on merchandise. Few liquidators charge a fee as a "buyer's premium" when you win auction. If you win an auction conducted by GSA, they will need you to choose merchandise in person, and by a particular date, at hundreds of GSA depots around country. If you are purchasing GSA auction PCs placed in Virginia, and you live in California, add cost of travel to overhead. Many non-government liquidators will assemble shipping of large lots for you, but cost of this service can be high, particularly if you are buying heavy desktop PCs and old "boat anchor" monitors. Get answers to all questions before bidding.

4. Step 4

Plan to do refurbishments and repairs manually. Many bulk lot PCs will want few degree of servicing. Laptops may need alternate of battery and an AC adapter to make them useful and potentially profitable. If you lack testing and troubleshooting skills, you require partner with an experienced PC technician.