Favorite online places to buy hardware

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for online retailers where participants buy computer hardware. It includes personal experiences and preferences regarding various websites.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants recommend pricewatch.com, newegg.com, and techbargains.com as reliable sources for finding competitive prices on hardware.
  • One participant mentions using pricewatch to identify the cheapest options, including shipping costs.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience with buy.com, highlighting fast delivery from a local warehouse.
  • Some participants express mixed feelings about newegg.com, citing great prices but criticizing the website's usability.
  • One participant suggests mwave.com and computersurplusoutlet.com as good alternatives for purchasing hardware.
  • A participant notes their lack of experience buying hardware online, preferring to physically handle products before purchasing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences and experiences with different online retailers, indicating no consensus on a single best option.

Contextual Notes

Some participants' recommendations may depend on personal experiences, and there are no detailed comparisons of shipping times or customer service across the mentioned sites.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking for online retailers for computer hardware purchases, especially those interested in user experiences and recommendations.

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pricewatch.com
newegg.com
techbargins.com

and actually I have bought quite a number of things off amazon for a decent price.
 
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I use pricewatch to find the best price. then I buy from whomever pricewatch lists the cheapest including shipping.
 
i think mwave.com is pretty good and so is computersurplusoutlet.com
 
I just realized that I have yet to purchase any hardware online.

Ordering clothes and books..not a problem! Hardware? I guess I still enjoy the thrill of handling the electronics before making a possible purchase.

I'll definitely check out these sites, though.
 

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