thinking of starting custom computer sales [need some help deciding]

johnathon007

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Ive decided i like building and testing computers more then using them for the most part, so ive been looking at selling custom gaming computers. Ideally i would take an order and then order parts then build the computer since i dont have the money to hold inventory [except maybe some ram and stuff]. Bassicaly i just want to know if this sounds like it would work, i dont expect to make enough money to live on from this just enough to help with things a little.
 
The area you're in isn't particularly huge, so you may have a lot of competition in this field if there's only a couple computer shops, unless you simply want to help friends and family. If you aren't able to store the parts yourself, or through a third party, your profit margin is going to be slim because you're going to miss out on bulk discounts and take the difference or get contracts. You stated you aren't trying to make a living off this, though. This makes it a bit more applicable if you take specs down from friends and family, run up the prices online, tell them how much it will cost to order and build the PC, and charge a flat labor rate for the process regardless of how long it actually takes. This better enables you to control your funds since you're new to it.

Most of what I described to you is what I did for awhile, occasionally I would try to order parts in bulk that I knew would be used in modern builds for a discount then take the difference. It's quick, it's easy, and if you have a bigger interest in it and success with your customers, you can look into making it a more serious gig to include trouble-shooting and service.
 
I did look around at possible competition in the area and really i couldnt find anyone offering full computers other then regular dell and such. The stores i did find seemed to only do repair and sell video cards and other pieces and from their prices i think i should be able to match prices very close. But i think i might just post a craigslist ad to start with and try to feel out the area a bit before putting real money into this.
 
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