If you are thinking of buying or selling your old PC, you may be thinking about your PC’s worth. Your PC’s worth depends on various factors such as the age of the PC, brand, modifications, specifications like SSD, RAM and processor, and the condition.
It is quite easy to estimate the current worth of your PC, but for this, you have to know the right websites and tools. In this article, we’ll explain how to know the right value of your PC so that you can sell it for the right price.
How to estimate the value of your PC?
There are usually two ways by which you can know your old PC’s worth: an online PC evaluator website or an e-commerce platform.
Online PC evaluation website
Probably one of the easiest ways to estimate the value of your PC is via online PC evaluation websites. Some well-known websites for this purpose are PCPricer and HowMuch.one.
When you head to these websites, you must enter all your PC details, including the CPU, GPU, Mobo, RAM, SSD or HDD, PSU and more.
After that, you can get an instant quote from the website. Let’s take an example of HowMuch.one. When you enter the website, you can see various PC components you must fill. When you are done, click on Get Price, and you will see the average price for six months.
Take a look at the screenshot below:
It is important to note that this is just an estimated valuation of your PC. Usually, the websites use various algorithms and criteria to determine the cost. Many such websites also demand a subscription fee for the service.
To get a clearer idea, you should compare the prices on various websites to get a range of value. You can then decide the floor and ceiling asking price for your PC. A bit of self-research in the second-hand PC market won’t hurt either.
E-commerce platforms
The second way to know your PC’s worth is via the e-commerce websites such as Amazon, Cashify, eBay, or Craigslist. Usually, these e-commerce platforms offer exchange facilities where you can trade your old laptop for a new one. For example, on Amazon, you can easily exchange your old products when shopping online and clicking on With Exchange.
After that, you must select your laptop brand, processor and operating system. Take a look at the screenshot below:
If you are satisfied with the exchange price, click on Apply Exchange.
Another easy way to sell laptops online is via Cashify. Head to the Cashify website and enter your laptop’s brand, processor, and operating system. After that, answer a few basic questions about the laptop’s condition, and you will get the price.
Although selling on an e-commerce platform provides some benefits, such as a pick-up facility and no hassles, the process also has its fair share of cons, including:
- High competition, especially if the laptop is old.
- Not getting the desired price as these websites’ quoted prices are usually fixed without the scope of negotiations.
- Sometimes, the process can get a bit time-consuming.
So, depending on your preference, you can get a price from the PC evaluation websites or the e-commerce ones. If you want a quick sale, you can visit the second-hand PC market in your area. One advantage of directly visiting the shop is that you can negotiate to reach the desired sweet spot.
For more information on where to sell your old laptops in India, head to this article.
Head to this article to learn about where to sell your laptop and other gadgets in USA.
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Steps to take to get the maximum price for your old PC
Here are some steps that you should take to get the maximum price for your old PC or laptop:
- Thoroughly clean your PC’s components and make sure all the components are in working order.
- If you post pictures of our old PC online, take a clear and detailed photo of the device. If you can include some screenshots of your PC running benchmarks or playing games, this can be an added benefit.
- Honesty is the best policy. Be honest and clear about the condition of the PC. Highlight the benefits, such as pristine condition or warranty period. While you’re at it, do mention the defects as well.
- Select a fair and reasonable price for your old PC.
With this, we come to the end of this article. We hope that by following this article, you can easily calculate your PC’s worth and sell it for the best price.
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