Advice Requested On Selling New Unwanted Laptop Safely Online

Lmikhotep on 06/12/2023 - 17:41

Hello,

I impulsively bought a Lenovo Legion Slim gaming laptop and without having opened it yet have decided I don't need it, can barely afford it, and that doesn't justify wanting it. Unfortunately I ummed and ahhed too long and can no longer return it to Lenovo.

Does anyone have any experience in selling laptops online safely - as far as avoiding being scammed or losing laptop and money? I am thinking to list it on Marketplace (aren't they all a hotbed for scams) but as pick-up and cash only. Any further thoughts, suggestions, tips, or advice please?

Thank you.

Computing Computer Laptop

Comments

  • itsmattaitken on 06/12/2023 - 17:56

    All the selling platforms these days have an element of risk when it comes to scams. Be vigilant and protect yourself and you’ll find a legitimate buyer.

    Ask lots of questions, poke holes in the story and you’ll know if it’s legit or not. Reach out if you’re unsure of anything, happy to advise.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 06/12/2023 - 17:57

    Not Marketplace. Nobody is giving you 2k+ in cash for a (for all they know stolen) laptop. You'd probably have to put a pretty deep discount on it to move it.

    I would probably go with eBay + Paypal. Not perfect but you at least have some avenues to go down if things go tits up and you'll have a much larger pool of potential buyers (second hand high end gaming laptops is probably a bit of a niche market I would think)

  • frondono on 06/12/2023 - 18:01
    +1

    Maybe ask lenobo if they'll take it back again?

  • bobokingdom on 06/12/2023 - 18:01
    +2

    If selling on eBay, join eBay+ to get selling 1 item with no Fees. If not, the selling fees will be over $100 easily!

  • MS Paint on 06/12/2023 - 18:05
    +1

    @deon_hong - any advise advice for OP?

  • dcep on 06/12/2023 - 18:23

    cash + UV test + bodyguard

  • sumyungguy on 06/12/2023 - 18:52
    -2

    Sell to a secondhand dealer or payday lender? But I expect you want the highest possible price from a genuine buyer with 100% transaction security and no fees.

  • Miami Mall Alien on 06/12/2023 - 18:52
    +12

    without having opened it yet have decided I don't need it, can barely afford it, and that doesn't justify wanting it.

    Welcome… to the dark side of OzBargain…

    The people are real, the hasty impulse purchases are real, the 30-day return period is… OVER. This is their story, this is OzBargain Uncut.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 06/12/2023 - 19:04

    Payid only

    Be open to sending stuff via courier even if it is to seemingly empty lots

    Jb hi fi gift cards are legal tender

    *not financial advice

    • Mechz on 06/12/2023 - 19:23
      +1

      Also give them your address in the advert and tell them to pick up asap.

  • plmko on 06/12/2023 - 19:33
    +1

    Be prepared for heavy discounting. You wont grt your money back.

    Ebay will be the best place to sell.

  • mikhotep on 06/12/2023 - 20:43
    -1

    Thank you all. Sounds like Ebay+ / Paypal is the way to go. Or keep it.

    Cheers.

  • CptnObvious on 07/12/2023 - 12:01
    +1

    If selling on ebay, make sure you have the serial number recorded and photographed beforehand. There are scammers who will look to raise a case to return another faulty unit.

  • jv on 08/12/2023 - 00:17

    Sell it at your local pub.

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