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Celebrate CG Boost’s Birthday with 20% off Robotic Planet! 🥳
Exciting projects, explained step by step, with some fun mixed in. You decide if you follow to the letter.
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If you aren't comfortable managing a sale yourself, many IT shops offer "Old Computer Sale and Purchase" services. For example:
Small local shops often bundle sales with services like and speed increases for a flat fee.
Buying used can get you high-end specs at a "fraction of the retail price," but you must be diligent.
Selling an old device is often a balance between extra cash and potential risk.
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40th CG Boost 3D Art Challenge
40th CG Boost 3D Art Challenge
40th CG Boost 3D Art Challenge
If you have a relatively modern machine, like an Apple MacBook Pro M1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The second-hand market has "cratered" recently due to inflation and the availability of cheap new machines, meaning older hardware might not fetch as much as you'd expect. 🛒 For Buyers: Finding the Diamond in the Rough
Often, corporate-grade laptops (like Lenovo ThinkPads) are sold after a few years of light use. Some even come with new components like motherboards or SSDs installed by the manufacturer.
Computers running very old software (like Windows 7) may be cheap but will struggle with modern security updates and app compatibility. 🛠️ Professional Services
If you aren't comfortable managing a sale yourself, many IT shops offer "Old Computer Sale and Purchase" services. For example:
Small local shops often bundle sales with services like and speed increases for a flat fee.
Buying used can get you high-end specs at a "fraction of the retail price," but you must be diligent.
Selling an old device is often a balance between extra cash and potential risk.
