Buying A Used PDA - Is That A Smart Move?
Around 30 million PDA's were manufactured and sold world wide by the end of 2004This huge number guarantees a large secondary market for PDA's, and a lot of bargains could be found among themSo if you're considering buying A PDA that was previously owned and used by someone else, you do have a lot to choose from. Previously used PDA's can be divided into 2 groups : used PDA's and rectified PDA'sThe used PDA's have been used by another party and are sold as-isThey may work properly, and they may notThe rectified PDA is usually sold by the manufacturer, and has some kind of guaranteed-to-work warrantyRectified PDA's are all the PDA's a manufacturer or a supplier can't sell as new ones, for various reasons. In this article we'll discuss the used PDA option and leave the rectified PDA option for another timeBuying a used PDA can be a good solution for anyone who wants to enjoy a PDA but doesn't want to shell out the full price of a new PDA. Finding a used PDA online is easyAll you need to do is go to a site like
eBayCOM and look for PDA'sBefore you go choosing your PDA at
eBay, remember to do a few things: 1Understand that the items on
eBay may not be presented as they really areYou don't see the PDA with your own eyesRemember to accept this fact, and the possibility for surprises when you get your PDA. 2Do your won research and make up your mind as to the PDA model you want to getDO this research before you go shopping, so you'll have a good background about which model you want, and what are the potential problems it hasYou can also ask the owner if his PDA suffers from these problems. After you do your homework, go to
eBay and start looking aroundIf you're interested in a popular model, you will probably find dozens of sellers. While you're on
eBay, try to buy form a seller who has more than 50 feedbacks Bad sellers change their
eBay ID to get rid if the negative feedbacks they got, so they will have only few feedbacks. The pro's of buying a used PDA on
eBay: Some great values available - especially if you look around long enough. Amazing amount of choices - dozens of sellers. Extra software and accessories may be included - ask them if it does. You Might be able to negotiate an even better price The con's of buying a used PDA on
eBay: Product may not be what was advertised Risk of product being "Dead on Arrival" Usually no warranty available Risk of not receiving PDA Possibly no support after sale The advantages of buying a PDA on
eBay are obvious, but the risks are notable, tooBefore buying a used PDA, make sure you look at the option of buying a rectified PDAIT will almost always cost more, but there is a chance of getting a better PDA for your money, as well as a warranty. |