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Craigslist is the most popular classified ads website in the world, and if you’re really careful you can find some real bargains on used computers on there.
But if you aren’t careful it’s very easy to get scammed or taken advantage of as well.
First and foremost, you need to protect yourself by always keeping your personal safety in mind when dealing with strangers over the Internet. [Read more…]
As a general rule, I don’t recommend buying a used laptop computer. Why? There are several reasons:
1 – The prices of new budget laptops have dropped to the point where they can now be considered disposable items. Why pay $200 for a used laptop that might have all kinds of hidden problems when you can pay $350 and get a brand new one with a warranty.
2 – For various reasons, the useful life of a typical laptop is around 5 years. After that you’re running on borrowed time, and paying for the privilege rarely makes sense. [Read more…]