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But i checked the post history and there wasnt any such “activity” and i did have lots of trade feedback.
@Crazy_Eddy Any update regarding this?
ID: Mizanurification
Reason: Compromised Account
But i checked the post history and there wasnt any such “activity” and i did have lots of trade feedback.
Guys, I would like an input as to whether I have priced everything reasonably in my listing. Please do take a look at it and let me know. (Hopefully this is the right forum for it)
Honestly this whole message can be a pinned thread just so people (who haven't sold their used goods before) can take a look at this before posting classifieds. Thank you for taking the time to come up with this.The prices are on the higher side considering it's a last-gen platform. DDR4 platforms just aren't holding up resale value as DDR3 ones did.
You could take as a general rule to remove ~30% of current new pricing for each year of ownership regardless of how much warranty is remaining.
Power supplies, liquid coolers and cases do not hold onto their value at all, maybe because they have moving parts or maybe because they accumulate dust/allergens/dead skin cells over time, it's just how it's always been. Cases are the most difficult things to sell (maybe everyone wants something new to peel), so they're often priced at half price or less.
For motherboard pricing, like in your case where it's discontinued, start with the lowest priced model with the same form factor, chipset and VRM cooling and subtract the depreciation from that amount. Because it's last-gen, a potential buyer wouldn't be looking at value-add features or bundled items — they would be looking for something priced significantly lower than buying new.
This is speaking from experience — I had an insanely expensive Z390 Aorus Xtreme (42k) which I never got to use. I ended up selling it to a forum member at almost half price. When a new model is released, no one is going to pay a premium for top end features just because it's already last-gen.
The same applies to hardware replaced by RMA, though the depreciation is much better. Still the question would be, would I (you) want to save 2500 by buying a AIO with three years of warranty instead of five?
Of course there are exceptions, if you have something rare then people might want to pay whatever price you'd ask, I'm one of those kind of people and there are others.
I think we can put this as a neon display on every FS.You could take as a general rule to remove ~30% of current new pricing for each year of ownership regardless of how much warranty is remaining.
For normally available items yes; but try to factor this for hard to obtain items or for a scenario where such items are not even available like a GPU couple of years back.I think we can put this as a neon display on every FS.
Given that computers and electronics depreciate @40% annually this can be a nice starting point.
In my listing I have posted an Aorus X570 elite. Won't that be considered somewhat rare given there aren't many x570 boards in that budget in stock? For those who are interested in building a PC with a budget, they can get a 5th gen processor, which is pretty affordable (5800x goes for 20k) and pair it with this board, won't it be solid? (This is just an example I will be removing them from the listing because I have changed my mind)For normally available items yes; but try to factor this for hard to obtain items or for a scenario where such items are not even available like a GPU couple of years back.
I suppose the consideration would be the availability of such items in the used market. It is a question of supply vs demand and if anyone is looking to exploit that.Won't that be considered somewhat rare given there aren't many x570 boards in that budget in stock?
TrueI suppose the consideration would be the availability of such items in the used market. It is a question of supply vs demand and if anyone is looking to exploit that.
Precisely, and this is not even considering the performance uplift the new platform offers:For motherboard pricing, like in your case where it's discontinued, start with the lowest priced model with the same form factor, chipset and VRM cooling and subtract the depreciation from that amount. Because it's last-gen, a potential buyer wouldn't be looking at value-add features or bundled items — they would be looking for something priced significantly lower than buying new.
This is speaking from experience — I had an insanely expensive Z390 Aorus Xtreme (42k) which I never got to use. I ended up selling it to a forum member at almost half price. When a new model is released, no one is going to pay a premium for top end features just because it's already last-gen.
Well said.Precisely, and this is not even considering the performance uplift the new platform offers:
Of course the argument could be made for AM4 when it is available as a bundle and offers VFM. Used Mobo + new RAM + new CPU is not at all VFM unless you're specifically going for
- AM4 is a dead end at this point. Makes no sense to build a brand new system now, when for the same or slightly extra cost, you can build AM5, since DDR5 price has fallen
- The cheapest AM5 CPU, the 7600 @ 17.2k, outperforms a 5800X (21.7k). In fact it loses only to the multi-core performance of 5950 & 5900. For gaming and general use, the AM5 wins handsdown
- The only reason to stay on AM4 is the 5800x3D. It is a CPU meant for one thing only: perform well in CPU intensive games. The 3D cache allows it to perform better in simulation type games, beats all Intels. But this CPU is overpriced here @ ~35k
- But AM4 being at end of life will not have an upgrade path. By spending a little more, you can get AM5, which will let you upgrade for the next 5-10 years. And it has better performance:
- Gaming performance: 5800X3D > 7600 > 5950X > 5900X
- Single thread : 7600 > 5950X > 5900X > 5600X > 5800X3D
- Multi thread : 7900X > 7900 > 5950X > 5900X > 5800X > 5800X3D > 7700 > 7600
5950X, 5900Xor 5800x3D, scratch that, the 7900/X is both cheaper and more powerful. And of course new products have warranty that gives you peace of mind for the next few years.
The beauty of the lower end AM5 CPUs is that they can be paired with a lower end mobo and they will still perform competitively to AM4 while saving money. You don't need a top of the line mobo unless you're overclocking heavily for max perfomance.
So when determining an asking price sellers should think about the CURRENT VFM in comparison to new products on the market, not how much they paid X years ago.
Of all the things you can spend money on to get more performance, the mobo gives the least return. You're better off with a better CPU/GPU/RAM
Waiting for this thread to be bumped for eternity and the product remaining unsold for a year atleastI remember the old thread. Would've fetched much higher then if it was listed fairly.
As suggested by @Crazy_Eddy , I am posting it here....Make a Market FS thread following the guidelines.
Set a price as high as you would like, then link back to your thread here and ask for price suggestions (or wait for the Price Police )
NoIs this where I can ask how much I can expect ...
Which thread did this even get moved from?Your product description in "10 out of 10" condition is reassuring.
Firstly, I'd like to remind you that this purchase would mark the transition to a third owner for this system. Given the absence of an invoice and warranty, I believe it's reasonable to request a substantial reduction in the rate. I hope you appreciate that the risks involved with a non-branded product's three-year usage history can be significant.
To elaborate further, here are some concerns I'd like to present for your price reduction,
(i) The Ryzen 7 5800X, while a capable CPU, may not match the power of current-generation CPUs with comparably 8 cores. Moreover, there are reports of overheating issues from various users.
(ii) There have been several reports of users experiencing BIOS issues with the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC motherboard.
(iii) In the unfortunate event of needing a replacement or upgrading the CPU and/or motherboard, the XPG DDR4 Gammix D30 RAM has been reported to face compatibility issues with current-generation motherboards.
(iv) Inno3D RTX 2070 Super Twin GPU, while budget-friendly, is known to suffer from coil whine issues. From a professional-grade stability, reliability, and certified drivers perspective for tasks like 3D modeling, CAD, or video editing, this would be a concern, especially when compared to newer GPUs like the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080.
(v) Corsair RM1000X PSU has been reported by many users about its fan noise issues.
(vi) Some users have reported performance issues with the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro SSD.
(vii) The Corsair Air Carbide 540 case, although popular, has faced criticisms regarding airflow efficiency, potentially causing overheating and a compromise in the lifespan of CPU components.
(viii) Reports suggest that the Gamdias Aeolus M12-1240R ARGB and Corsair H110 radiator fans can be quite noisy, and its decibel issues tend to worsen over time. Given that these components are three years old, they may just have scrap value and require replacement even otherwise.
(ix) Lastly, the entire system being over three years old the main components like the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and GPU could potentially fail soon and may have a limited remaining lifespan.
(x) After three years of usage, SSD may not have an endorsable life left. Even if it's currently functional, it's likely on bonus life and may fail at any moment.
I hope you will truly appreciate that these concerns will affect the asking price, but I believe that an open and honest discussion regarding these factors is essential for mutual interests. Please let me know your thoughts, and I am open to finding a fair and mutually beneficial resolution.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter. I look forward to your response, cooperation.
Best Regards,
Shree Ranga
I'm sorry, but this sounds like the rant of a cheapskate.Your product description in "10 out of 10" condition is reassuring.
Firstly, I'd like to remind you that this purchase would mark the transition to a third owner for this system. Given the absence of an invoice and warranty, I believe it's reasonable to request a substantial reduction in the rate. I hope you appreciate that the risks involved with a non-branded product's three-year usage history can be significant.
To elaborate further, here are some concerns I'd like to present for your price reduction,
(i) The Ryzen 7 5800X, while a capable CPU, may not match the power of current-generation CPUs with comparably 8 cores. Moreover, there are reports of overheating issues from various users.
(ii) There have been several reports of users experiencing BIOS issues with the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC motherboard.
(iii) In the unfortunate event of needing a replacement or upgrading the CPU and/or motherboard, the XPG DDR4 Gammix D30 RAM has been reported to face compatibility issues with current-generation motherboards.
(iv) Inno3D RTX 2070 Super Twin GPU, while budget-friendly, is known to suffer from coil whine issues. From a professional-grade stability, reliability, and certified drivers perspective for tasks like 3D modeling, CAD, or video editing, this would be a concern, especially when compared to newer GPUs like the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080.
(v) Corsair RM1000X PSU has been reported by many users about its fan noise issues.
(vi) Some users have reported performance issues with the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro SSD.
(vii) The Corsair Air Carbide 540 case, although popular, has faced criticisms regarding airflow efficiency, potentially causing overheating and a compromise in the lifespan of CPU components.
(viii) Reports suggest that the Gamdias Aeolus M12-1240R ARGB and Corsair H110 radiator fans can be quite noisy, and its decibel issues tend to worsen over time. Given that these components are three years old, they may just have scrap value and require replacement even otherwise.
(ix) Lastly, the entire system being over three years old the main components like the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and GPU could potentially fail soon and may have a limited remaining lifespan.
(x) After three years of usage, SSD may not have an endorsable life left. Even if it's currently functional, it's likely on bonus life and may fail at any moment.
I hope you will truly appreciate that these concerns will affect the asking price, but I believe that an open and honest discussion regarding these factors is essential for mutual interests. Please let me know your thoughts, and I am open to finding a fair and mutually beneficial resolution.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter. I look forward to your response, cooperation.
Best Regards,
Shree Ranga