Husband says he has bought 2 computers from pawn shops and one was a laptop that worked good and fast. I am not familiar with pawn shopping and the 30 day guarentee and used merchandise scares me for such a purchase. What are your thoughts?
2006-07-28 09:32:25 · 8 answers · asked by Sueby 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Make sure your pawn shop is reputable and you are not buying your neighbors stolen laptop. LOL That is always my first concern. Feeding the thief. However It would also scare me to buy something of that nature because it doesn't really mean any thing to have a 30 day warranty any more. Its that 31st day that your power supply goes out. Dell has some really cheap warranted laptops. Just a thought
2006-07-28 09:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought my laptop from a pawn shop and I don't have no problem with it except I don't have a battery so I am thinking about getting a new one.Treat a pawn shop like any other store: check the product before buying it, ask the clerk if they think you should buy it because most clerks will be honest with you, see if everything is there when you buy it like the battery, the power cord, and the laptop itself. Whenever you aren't familiar with something ask about it like the 30-day guarantee and/or if used merchandise scares you ask your hubby about it because he has more experience with you and it is never a bad thing to ask questions.
2006-07-28 09:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's risky. There is no warranty and who knows what kind of return policy there is with the pawn shop (probably none).
I wouldn't spend more than $150 (and that's already high) and I'd only buy if I'm allowed to test the equipment. If you're good with computers, you'd be able to see what kind of stuff is installed in the laptop (hardware and software). Don't buy if they don't let you test it.
You'd be better off buying refurbished laptops from a place like Overstock.com or Dell Outlet.
2006-07-28 09:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by ammy2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Pawn shops don't usually specialize in technology, they specialize in money extraction from desperate people. Go with Dell or another affordable new computer- the hardware and software will be up to date and probably faster than the pawn shop choices.
2006-07-28 09:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope u shouldnt people pawns stuff to get money and most of the stuff dont work probaly
2006-07-28 09:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by froggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you call the manufacture and give them the serial number they might can tell you if there is a history of issues with it.
2006-07-28 09:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by Fantasy Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to tell you you could get a better deal and computer from ebay they also have a larger selection
2006-07-28 09:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by EMO cupcake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the old saying "You get what you pay for". probably holds true.
2006-07-28 09:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by Just Bored!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋