According to Zippy Electrics, 36% of businesses in the USA intend to improve their IT operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This presents opportunities for businesses and individuals interested in trading in old computers and computer parts. As entities offload old computers into the marketplace, businesses and individuals trading in these items can take advantage of lower prices and easy availability to make a killing.
Statistics by Dosomething.org show that 2% of trash going into landfills is e-waste. Opting to sell old computer equipment is, therefore, a great way to do your part for the environment. Below are seven ways you can make money selling old computers and computer parts.
Know When It’s Time to Sell
Used computers and parts are always in demand by businesses and individuals. You can make a good profit selling to people who don't have the money to buy new computers. To maximize profit, break your old computer down into parts. Computer parts that fetch the best prices include; CPUs, RAMS, circuit boards, and hard drives.
When your computer or laptop starts to show signs of age, it is best to sell it and buy a new one. Some of the signs that indicate that it is time to sell include; jumping cursors, slow loading, strange noises, and a blurring monitor.
Keep the Parts in Good Working Order
To get the best prices for old computer equipment and parts; ensure that they are in good working order. Clean your computer before taking pictures and erase data from the memory so you don't share sensitive information with your sellers. Ensure that everything is looking tip-top before looking for a buyer.
Write great sales copy describing each item and disclose relevant information about the parts or computer that you are selling.
Sell Old Computers for Their Valuable Metal Content
Old computers have between $15 to $30 worth of gold and other valuable metals. You can sell these computers to businesses that deal in these metals.
Create new computers with parts from old ones
You can build a new computer from used parts and keep it for your use or sell it to a third party. You need the following parts to build a computer:
- Memory
- Graphics card
- CPU
- Case
- Storage device
- Cooling
- Operating system
- Display
If you have some extra cash, you can purchase several computers and build new ones for sale. You can make a good return on your investment by creating functional computers and selling them at a cheaper price than your compet itors.
Repair Old Computers and Sell Them
You can repair old computers with simple problems like cracked screens and missing keyboard keys and sell them for a profit. Instead of getting rid of them and buying new ones, you can repair and sell them. You can then use the money from the sale to purchase a new computer or pay for other expenses.
Businesses that deal in old computers and parts will pay more for a repaired computer. Often, you can recoup the money you spent on repairs and make a profit from the sale.
Sell Leftover Peripheral Parts
You can still realize value from your computer after you have sold in-demand parts. Computers contain several scrap metals that you can sell to scrap yards or online. Scrap metals you can sell from old computer equipment include: copper from computer wire, aluminum from the hard drive case, and steel from screws and drive frames.
You can also sell the less valuable parts such as hard and disk drives to a scrap yard. However, ensure that you sell CPUs, RAMS, motherboards, and gold-bearing components online to make maximum profit.
You can sell old computer equipment for cash and make a good profit. You can do this by selling your old computer. You can also sell computers that you have purchased from businesses or individuals. Selling complete computers or breaking them down into parts will help you realize a great profit. Reach out to Arcas Technology today to learn more.
