Is it okay to buy used pc monitors on Ebay?

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Is it safe and will the monitors last? Should I send an email to the seller about the product to make sure that I will be satisfied?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

The problem is no one knows if the monitor will last for a week or another five years. Anything the seller tells you will be just to get you to buy his product.

Buying monitors (or anything really) used on eBay is always a risk. You just have to trust the seller is actually telling the truth in his description and whatever correspondence you may have. Just make sure you buy from a seller with a high (>98%) seller rating.

And at least if it's dead on arrival you have PayPal/eBay's policies to protect you.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Yeah thanks for the advice of checking the seller rating I'll be looking into it further

 

[USAFRet]

What monitor and what price?

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Well there are many but I have one link : http://www.ebay.com/itm/ViewSonic-VG720-17-LCD-Monitor-w-Built-In-Speakers-VGA-and-Power-Cable-/171558804530?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item27f1b39c32

Would any low priced monitor be good for gaming?

 

[Alabalcho]

Ask the seller to answer honestly where this monitor came from. You don't want a monitor which was used in McDonalds or a bank - you will see the menu on the screen even when the monitor is turned off 😉

 

[USAFRet]

You're looking at a many year old monitor from some dude on ebay.
1024 x 768
"good for gaming'? No.

How about a 19" Lenovo refurb for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0JC-0006-002A4

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Why is it not good for gaming? because of the graphics right? or the response time? and I have to stay under at least 40 dollars..going cheap on monitors on my budget build

 

[USAFRet]

You can buy a crappy, used, 10 year old 17" 1024x768 for $30 now (that may not work correctly), and then spend another $60+ for something that actually works for gaming.

Or you can just buy something rational the first time for $60.

Remember...you will be looking at this for hours at a time.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Wait will this monitor do for gaming (on amazon): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LZF24S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A31FIIX2HHS032

BTW will 8ms be good for gaming?

 

[USAFRet]

Wait will this monitor do for gaming (on amazon): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LZF24S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A31FIIX2HHS032

BTW will 8ms be good for gaming?

Will it deliver a picture? Probably.
Is it 'good' for gaming? That depends on how picky you are.

It's a used monitor. No one can say until they see it in operation.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

How about refurbished? it says refurbished on there too

 

[USAFRet]

How about refurbished? it says refurbished on there too

It is entirely up to you.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Okay in your honest opinion (not sure if you answered this already) does the monitor having 8ms good for gaming like playing hunger games on minecraft or playing dota or call of duty?

Plus one hopefully last question..Do i need to pay shipping on the monitor?

 

[USAFRet]

Okay in your honest opinion (not sure if you answered this already) does the monitor having 8ms good for gaming like playing hunger games on minecraft or playing dota or call of duty?

Plus one hopefully last question..Do i need to pay shipping on the monitor?

8ms is not as good as 5ms, or 2ms, or 1ms.
Is it good enough for you? Only your eyes can tell.

Shipping? Depends on who and where you buy it from. Some yes, some no. Read each ad.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

OKay I read the shipping and it says I have to pay 5 dollars for the shipping or so...I think I should be ok with 8ms

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Also I found a video about 5ms vs 8ms when gaming: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5l6K7ZXo13s