Comments on: Here is a Method To Help You Sell More Computers http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/ A Resource for Computer Repair Technicians & to get PC tech support help. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:23 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Computerden http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1927 Computerden Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:51 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1927 great tips, thanks. I have also found kingston to be very reliable when it comes to ram and seagate hdd. great tips, thanks. I have also found kingston to be very reliable when it comes to ram and seagate hdd.

]]> By: Ed Coyne http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1933 Ed Coyne Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:15:50 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1933 There are many factors which can affect your sales success rate. The time of year (tax return/payment), competition, customer loyalty. I'm a Dell reseller (I can't stand building systems). All I do is search for some screaming-hot deals, configure and submit a system to my Dell sales rep for a price quote, add a certain amount of profit margin, then offer them for sale, either on my website, in a newsletter or in person, to my customers. I can make a small amount on the system, then add setup and migration fees. As long as your customers trust you, the selling part is easy. The key is to be fair. There are many factors which can affect your sales success rate. The time of year (tax return/payment), competition, customer loyalty.

I’m a Dell reseller (I can’t stand building systems). All I do is search for some screaming-hot deals, configure and submit a system to my Dell sales rep for a price quote, add a certain amount of profit margin, then offer them for sale, either on my website, in a newsletter or in person, to my customers. I can make a small amount on the system, then add setup and migration fees. As long as your customers trust you, the selling part is easy. The key is to be fair.

]]> By: St. Pete PC Repair http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1928 St. Pete PC Repair Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1928 I like that alot, that's smooth. Don't be surprised if we 'borrow' those lines! ;-) -Thanks! I like that alot, that’s smooth. Don’t be surprised if we ‘borrow’ those lines! ;-)
-Thanks!

]]> By: C http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1939 C Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:44:56 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1939 Bryce, I'm not in the biz (used to be but now just a hobbyist), but I thought I'd chime in and say that I really like your sales pitch. I'm not surprised at your 80% success rate. Bryce,
I’m not in the biz (used to be but now just a hobbyist), but I thought I’d chime in and say that I really like your sales pitch. I’m not surprised at your 80% success rate.

]]> By: Abby http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1938 Abby Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:22:41 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1938 I think the selling skill still working here...Offer added values to the customer, something that differentiate our product/service with other. That's very nice... I think the selling skill still working here…Offer added values to the customer, something that differentiate our product/service with other. That’s very nice…

]]> By: onsitehelper http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1929 onsitehelper Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:55:55 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1929 I just pre order the systems from my supplier and add/remove parts to the customers requirements. My supplier charges me $15 to put it together, so its a small amount and saves me the hassle, plus i sometimes get it delivered directly to the customer so i have a quick response, I can then go to the customers premises and set it up for the network & apps. I just pre order the systems from my supplier and add/remove parts to the customers requirements. My supplier charges me $15 to put it together, so its a small amount and saves me the hassle, plus i sometimes get it delivered directly to the customer so i have a quick response, I can then go to the customers premises and set it up for the network & apps.

]]> By: San Diego PC Repair http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1941 San Diego PC Repair Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:54:01 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1941 At first my thinking was that this seems as though making a profit would be limited to only mid to higher range systems. I like Jory's idea about still earning on budget systems though. Certainly one could charge for the research, delivery, installation (preferably a clean install, and make a backup disk if need be). Buying up ex government/business computers, in bulk and/or at auction is also a great idea. I've read about folks who have gotten started that way with a major surplus of spare parts. At first my thinking was that this seems as though making a profit would be limited to only mid to higher range systems. I like Jory’s idea about still earning on budget systems though. Certainly one could charge for the research, delivery, installation (preferably a clean install, and make a backup disk if need be). Buying up ex government/business computers, in bulk and/or at auction is also a great idea. I’ve read about folks who have gotten started that way with a major surplus of spare parts.

]]> By: Bryce W http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1931 Bryce W Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:30:50 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1931 Phil, talking about Creative, check this thread out: http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2187 I got rid of them a long time before this happened though. Too many driver issues (BSODs, Lockups etc..) Creative was once the leader in sound hardware and for a good reason. But that was about 5 years ago and its been in decline ever since. If you read that forum thread, you will probably change your mind as well. Phil, talking about Creative, check this thread out:
http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2187

I got rid of them a long time before this happened though. Too many driver issues (BSODs, Lockups etc..)

Creative was once the leader in sound hardware and for a good reason. But that was about 5 years ago and its been in decline ever since. If you read that forum thread, you will probably change your mind as well.

]]> By: Phil Benwell http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1930 Phil Benwell Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:05:27 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1930 Great tips there, I always thought creative would be a reliable name and have had the maxtor problem myself. I've only ever built one or 2 machines in my time and would much prefer the hassle free way of buying form a store with warranty. Great tips there, I always thought creative would be a reliable name and have had the maxtor problem myself. I’ve only ever built one or 2 machines in my time and would much prefer the hassle free way of buying form a store with warranty.

]]> By: Bryce W http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/comment-page-1/#comment-1937 Bryce W Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:49:20 +0000 http://www.technibble.com/here-is-a-method-to-help-you-sell-more-computers/#comment-1937 gunslinger, once I have all the parts it usually takes 20-40mins depending on whats going into the system. The form factor changes it a bit too since its a little tricky working with MicroATX's in a small MicroATX case. As for charging, I usually work out what 10% of the cost of the parts is and charge that to cover the tax, and then usually slap $200 AUD on top for building. Steve, in my experience the hardware you should avoid are Maxtor hard drives. These things often run very hot and evetually become undetectable by Windows. Cheap RAM of unknown brands tends to fail more. Sound Cards from Creative. Crap/unstable drivers. ASRock motherboards seem to need to be replaced alot. From what I can see its caused by cheap construction. Never buy a cheap power supply. gunslinger, once I have all the parts it usually takes 20-40mins depending on whats going into the system. The form factor changes it a bit too since its a little tricky working with MicroATX’s in a small MicroATX case. As for charging, I usually work out what 10% of the cost of the parts is and charge that to cover the tax, and then usually slap $200 AUD on top for building.

Steve, in my experience the hardware you should avoid are Maxtor hard drives. These things often run very hot and evetually become undetectable by Windows.

Cheap RAM of unknown brands tends to fail more.

Sound Cards from Creative. Crap/unstable drivers.

ASRock motherboards seem to need to be replaced alot. From what I can see its caused by cheap construction.

Never buy a cheap power supply.

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