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    Buying Processors off E-Bay??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hawkaroo35, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. Hawkaroo35

    Hawkaroo35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    A question for everyone!

    Anyone purchase a processor from China? Off E-Bay?

    Just wondering, the cost is decent!

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Hawkaroo35, Feb 11, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Never had a problem with eBay processors. Never bought one from China (though I've bought other stuff from China without a problem), though every processor should be the same no matter from where it's been bought. For the most part, just make sure you buy something with some guarantee that it will work; in the worst case scenario you can always hassle Paypal for your money back if the item is defective.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 11, 2009
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  3. Jaycee8980

    Jaycee8980 Notebook Deity

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    As long as you buy from a seller who has great feedback (98%-100%), Paypal should protect you in the event that you do get a faulty processor. However, be prepared for a long wait as Paypal's claims department usually does take a good while to sort things out.

    I haven't heard anything all too negative about buying processors on eBay. The prices there are competitive and usually a bit better then computer online retailers such as newegg.

    I would check around the web (slickdeals.net) and see if you can find an online retailer who has just as good or better prices then eBay.
     
    Jaycee8980, Feb 11, 2009
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  4. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    I got my T8300 off e-bay for a great price, but was from Canada, not China.

    As with all e-bay purchases, scrutinize the seller's feedback and ensure you are protected in case something goes awry.
     
    mystery905, Feb 11, 2009
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  5. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I bought my 2.0 core 2 on ebay. Came quick and worked great.
     
    millermagic, Feb 11, 2009
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    gtotripower Notebook Guru

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    I bought my T9300 off eBay, it came from OZ... I'm using it to post to this forum right now :)
     
    gtotripower, Feb 11, 2009
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  7. tyrell3000

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    I bought my T3400 from ebay. Worked with no issues.
     
    tyrell3000, Feb 11, 2009
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  8. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    i bought my t9400 from rbay from china, its not oem though,ES,QS but it was a whole lot cheaper then OEm and works great.
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 11, 2009
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  9. goofball

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    I got my T7400 and T7200 off ebay. Very good prices, seller was from China, shipping was pretty fast (all things considered), tracking worked as well as an item in Canada. All in all, i would do it again.
     
    goofball, Feb 11, 2009
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  10. Hawkaroo35

    Hawkaroo35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The processor is on order from China, through e-bay!

    Thanks for all the response!!
     
    Hawkaroo35, Feb 13, 2009
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  11. Tippey764

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    Well im too late. Never order from china. I bought an LCD inverter from china on accident it took like 3-4 weeks for it too come and it came in wrong. I just threw it in the trash and said screw it because it was just $20
     
    Tippey764, Feb 13, 2009
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  12. kaltmond

    kaltmond Clepple

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    I still have some T9400 QS for sale. but in Germany......
     
    kaltmond, Feb 13, 2009
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  13. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    I bought from Hong Kong, and I had no problems.
     
    narsnail, Feb 13, 2009
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  14. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    it is fine to do if you buy from a reputable person. i know most of the china sellers on ebay if you want to let me know who you used ill let you know..
     
    zfactor, Feb 13, 2009
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  15. jerry66

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    bought a few from China , all were , are good .
     
    jerry66, Feb 13, 2009
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  16. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Never had issues buying from China/HK. I get delays once in a while but its normal.

    Just make sure the seller is reputable.
     
    flipfire, Feb 13, 2009
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  17. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Bought my T8300 from Australia, no problems.
    Well, the nimrod shipped the thing by letterpost, but it was well-packaged.
     
    TehSuigi, Feb 13, 2009
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  18. Hawkaroo35

    Hawkaroo35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The person I used has a 100% rating. Seems good, and has a decent return policy. We'll see. I'll keep you posted.
     
    Hawkaroo35, Feb 13, 2009
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