Where to Buy and Sell Second-Hand Gaming PCs: Your Options

If you're looking to buy or sell a second-hand gaming PC, there are plenty of options out there. But which one is the best balance of price, safety, and convenience? Let’s break down the most common choices and see how they stack up.

Social Media & Local Online Marketplaces

Buying and selling on social media marketplace or local classified sites can be an easy way to find deals, but it is probably the most risky place to do any business.

✅ Pros:

• More eco-friendly than buying new
• Some very low prices
• Local transactions can be more convenient

❌ Cons:

• Risk of scammers and unreliable sellers
• Limited market size, restricting options
• Pricing is inconsistent and unpredictable

Online Auction Websites

Global auction marketplaces can provide more selection but also introduce additional costs and risks.

✅ Pros:

• More eco-friendly than buying new
• Some buyer protections in place
• Large, worldwide market with many options

❌ Cons:

• Risk of scammers and unreliable sellers
• High shipping costs can offset savings
• Inconsistent pricing due to the many regions

Local Second-Hand Buyer/Seller Shops

Professional resellers offer tested parts and reliability but at a higher cost.

✅ Pros:

• More eco-friendly than buying new
• Tested parts and professional listings
• Some sellers offer warranties

❌ Cons:

• Higher prices due taxes and shop margins
• Sellers get the lowest return for their hardware
• Limited selection

The Best of All Worlds: Revive PCs

At Revive PCs, we've built a platform that takes the best parts of every other option while eliminating the biggest downsides.

✅ Pros:

• More eco-friendly than buying new
• Tested and verified parts with professional, honest listings
• Fair pricing: Lower than local shops, but higher than risky marketplaces
• Better for both buyers and sellers: Buyers don't pay VAT or shipping costs, like with the marketplaces, while sellers can get more money back than they might from resale shops
• Market size matters: By keeping the marketplace regional (Nordic & Baltic), we ensure more buyers, more sellers, and more great deals—while we can also afford to keep shipping free for both buyers and sellers

❌ Cons:

• Prices may be slightly higher than the risky marketplaces, but that’s the cost of safety
• Sellers get paid after the sale, but they earn more than in any other option
• We can only list what people bring to the platform—so to have many options we rely on our community to spread the word about the safest and smartest way to buy and sell gaming PCs

Looking for the best place to buy or sell a gaming PC? Revive PCs gives you the best balance of price, safety, and convenience. Check out our listings today and join a growing community that’s making gaming more affordable and sustainable!