buying used parts from amazon if they are fulfilled

[otisriedel]

do you think it is safe? i have my eye on a GPU that is "used-like new" and is a warehouse deal with fulfillment from amazon. i realize that amazon has a good return policy so if there is an issue i can return it, but i also realize that used PC parts are sketchy.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Never buy used components , you never know how they were treated.

Unless the seller has a return policy stay away from it.😀

 

[oskerw]

I think you're safe. Both the CPU and GPU in my computer were purchased used and I've not had any issues.

 

[otisriedel]

i was reading more into it, and it seems like "fulfillment" really means amazon ships it out. again, it's also a warehouse deal, so maybe someone returned it to amazon and they are selling it separate from the rest. at least, that's what it seems like.

EDIT: it is straight from amazon's return bin. there are 2 options that are fulfilled by amazon that are also both warehouse deals, and they have the exact same amount of reviews and the same positive percentage.

 

[meyermw55]

I have used Amazon warehouse and had mixed results. first I bought a Gigbyte R9 280X 4gb mem flawless. Now I bought a sound card sound Blaster-Z. Now this item came pluged it in the light on the card lit but the system could not find it tried a couple times in different PCI-E slots same result. Closer look at the box showed the label Amazon uses to identify it. This is the real disturbing part below my label was 3 other Amazon Labels. Which in a nut shell Amazon was sending out a bad sound card and had been out 3 times before me and me makes 4 times. They are just plugging it in and if it lights the say it is good and not even checking for sound or the card I received would have never been sent out 4 times. Yes they refunded everything and the return processes was excellent and didn't cost me a dime. So in short it is a hit and miss but the policy is excellent and painless.

Hope this helps
Michael

 

[otisriedel]

this explains what all of the different used grades mean: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=1161242

Used - Like New: An apparently untouched item in perfect condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and pristine. There are absolutely no signs of wear on the item or its packaging. Instructions are included. Item is suitable for presenting as a gift.

look's like i'm only buying "used-like new" from now on.