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    Computer stores/shops?

    Anyone else here own a computer store/shop?



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    How is the used computer market??......I do good selling flatsceen monitors but not computer towers??........I guess laptops are good sellers?

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    Our store is doing great! We deal in used and new. Planning on opening 1 or 2 more stores in near future..

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    How do u get new merchandise at a price you can make money....Do you buy in bulk???

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    I buy from few distributors, but profit margins are much better in used if you get right deals. Some people sell used for $125 to $150 a piece, after power adapters, hard drive, OS if needed not much left. Got to find the right suppliers for used. New I'm actually looking at a new company. See how it goes..

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    I can get plenty of used at decent prices just don't see the profit margin re-selling alot of stuff.......I do resell things that are easily tested (Monitors etc.)........Another reason I don't sell computers much is that I'm not going to be fielding calls all day on why their 5 year old laptop they just bought won't work right.........When I sell I sell as is no warranty or guarantee......Probably lose a little money this way but if I could get brand new stuff in the box at the right price I could work with that

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