So basically I have decided I would like to start up business of building computers out of refurbished parts and then re-selling them over the internet (ebay, craigslist, etc). I think there is money to be made there and I am good with and enjoy working with computers.

I figure I could make about 200 Dollars profit on each computer. 3 Computers a week: 600 Dollars. That would be decent money.

I would be spending alot of time sourcing out the cheapest possible parts. I would be also trying to buy out and reselling the cheapest computer stuff on ebay.

I know I could make enough money as long as I reached enough markets.

What do you guys think of this idea? I fucking hate working for faggot bosses so I think this just may be the right job for me.

Thats pretty imaginative for your margins.

Based on observation of what is being sold at what price on eBay and the amount refurbishers in my area are charging, it is possible.

Does anyone know if it is necessary or law to say that these computers are refurbished?

Actually, he's right. You're predicting way too much profit, too soon. You haven't even researched your markets yet. I have a friend who's doing the exact same thing you are. The market for what you're doing isn't too strong right now. He makes about 50 dollars on each computer. Oh, yeah, and about the 3 computers a week. You don't even know if you'll have that much business My friend maybe gets one or two a month. Also, you do know that since you're technically running a business the IRS is gonna want there piece. Don't forget that you'll be liable for anything that might arise.

Yes

You must be joking. Why don't you start a Television repair business while you are at it?
Who buys a used computer (excuse me, "refurbished") anyway when you can get a new one for $300-$400, with pretty decent specs and possibly some nice other extras.
12 or so years ago you could have made some decent coin.
You are not going to make much of anything.

Anyone and everyone is trying to hop on the computer wagon these days. How about you try and think of something a little more unique as your current niche is already flooded.

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What do you do to refurbish a computer?

When new computers are taken back broken to major stores and exchanged the company will usually repair the said computer and advertise it as a refurb, then knock £50-£100 off the price, either that or they'll sell it on to specialised refurb companies for a dirt cheap price. There are a lot of refurb companies in central Europe that ONLY sell refurbished equipment. I saw a 40" HD Sony Bravia LCD for about €250 the other week in Barca.

Yes, when selling a refurb you legally have to advertise it as a refurb.

No, you will not make that much per week doing this.

Also "buying out" and reselling the cheapest 'computer stuff' on ebay? Firstly this just proves you're an idiot. Nine times out of ten the same seller will post another of the same product for the same price the very hour that you buy it. No one will re-buy the said product.

I hate to put down another business idea in MMM (I don't, you're an idiot) but you don't understand that most businesses run at a loss for months on end, it's extremely rare for a business to hit profit straight away, and, as grusomhat said, your niche is being raped to death as it is by people who have been doing it for years.

Fact is:
You sell pc for $400. Offer refurbished product only, a worthless guarantee.
Major company sells pc for $300, offer new product, support, year long guarantee.

When a customer phones you up and says (in slightly different words)"I'm a fucking idiot and I've broken my computer, but YOU made it so YOU fix it for free or I'll go to the trading authorities." You will then have to spend time (time = money) and resources (resources = money) fixing and shipping (shipping = money) this product.

Any problem can occur when you are running your own business, so until you research your market and are convinced that you will succeed in something, keep working for those 'faggot bosses' that put food on your table.

Okay I realize that I must do more research on the market. But If you go to eBay youll see that there are tons of these types of computers for sale. I would like to get some of that market. I am sure if I could advertise to enough people I could make some not bad money.

But yes, I will research some more.