Best way to check computer components?

[Asbaat]

Hi, I live in a third world country where corruption is at its peak. Is there any way I can check the boxes of the CPU, MOBO, PSU or the Monitor for damages or used.

Will the boxes be protected with a seal? Please reply me , thanks!

 

[dreamalittle]

tough question. if you don't have a reputable store to buy from who will honour basic human decency if they sell you the wrong/faulty part, then you simply have to try common sense approach at the time of payment.

as i've handled a lot of retail packaging i'll talk about that specifically. in australia even though we have excellent consumer protection laws, people STILL look at the box of components with suspicion before they part with money. does the packaging look brand new? or has it been re-shrink wrapped? is there a lot of wear and tear on the box? is it very dusty or dirty? does the salesperson seem genuine, or is something "not quite right". remember until you hand over money, you can always walk away!

 

[Asbaat]

tough question. if you don't have a reputable store to buy from who will honour basic human decency if they sell you the wrong/faulty part, then you simply have to try common sense approach at the time of payment.

as i've handled a lot of retail packaging i'll talk about that specifically. in australia even though we have excellent consumer protection laws, people STILL look at the box of components with suspicion before they part with money. does the packaging look brand new? or has it been re-shrink wrapped? is there a lot of wear and tear on the box? is it very dusty or dirty? does the salesperson seem genuine, or is something "not quite right". remember until you hand over money, you can always walk away!

Yeah, you're right, a couple of factors contribute to this. The store is kinda 50/50 in case of reputable, I got fake apple earpods twice from that store but it is the only store in my whole country which has computer parts. They have a 7 days refund policy so I think I should go further with the transaction. Thanks for the answer dreamalittle. Keep on dreaming ^^

 

[dreamalittle]

i will!

also take someone with you if you don't think you can "smell a rat"