3 Simple Steps To Get Outrageous Bargains on Computer Parts Today

1. Use TXcess Surplus Prices as Your Lowball Guide:

Go directly to our TXcess Surplus Computer Parts Store. Then check out our budget-friendly prices, but you don't have to buy it now. We really want you to compare our prices to other computer part stores, dealers, and shopping sites because we want you to see we really do offer computer and electronics directly to the public at wholesale prices. No membership required. We also sell large quantities (bulk lots) to computer brokers and online retailers. In fact, we sell our products to our competition, too. So go to the TXcess Surplus.com computer store... and check out our prices online (or bookmark us now):

2. Use The Most Relevent Search Terms:

To get the best search result for a specific computer part you need to use the most relevent search terms. If you use the Computer Manufacturers' Name + the Part Number (like: Dell R6250) instead of searching for the part name (PowerEdge 1655MC Motherboard) you can usually bypass product reviews, blogs, forums, etc. You should land on a page filled with computer dealers and online stores that have the exact part you're looking for. But if you hit a page that doesn't show the product (and include the price), it usually means your part may not be in stock on that site. You may also want to skip the sites with laundry lists of product numbers unless you have lots of time to play.

3. Make Sure You Get a Phone Number and Guarantee:

Maybe you've never had a problem with your online purchase, but if you have you know that email is not the way to get good service. Just make sure the company you choose offers a money-back guarantee and you should also look for a company phone number for customer support to take care of any issues... before you buy anything. And if you find a better price than TXcess Surplus Computer Parts Store -and you trust the company to deliver the product - and you believe they will take care of you like we will- we won't feel too badly... as long as you come back and visit us again!

We've been selling computer parts online for almost 10 years and we're very serious about our business... plus we want you know you're really getting a deal from us and a 100% money-back guarantee, too. It's good for us... and hopefully our bargain-friendly prices are good for you, too, because we work very hard to keep our prices down and keep up with your expectations.

If you are curious about us and want to know more about our company, our computer hardware, Dell parts, and surplus electronics products -or you just want to know why our prices are so low- go read our About Us page.

Buy Parts From Wholesale Computer Brokers

Buy Computer Parts Online From Wholesale Computer Brokers

Rather than open a generalized Google search for spare computer parts, you could limit your search to wholesale computer brokers.

A search for “wholesale computer brokers” racks up 378,000 listings, which is still a huge amount to consider, even if you just check out the first ten pages.

Wholesale computer brokers range from major brand affiliates to independent dealers. Some listings offer brand names that you might recognize or specific types of parts, such as motherboards, wireless cards or processors. These are generalists who may carry many different brands.

Other wholesale computer brokers are brand specific. In that broad search you can scan for wholesale computer parts specialists who stock parts for Dell, Gateway, Apple or any well-known brand of desktop or laptop computers. You might help reduce your search options if you add the brand name and the word wholesale, for example: “Dell laptop cover wholesale.”

Don’t be surprised if the computer replacement parts listings are foreign to you. Many of them are listings used by computer repair specialists and amateur computer builders who know exactly what an obscure number like a “v240” or “M2616” means. They don’t need a photo or even detailed explanation.

If you don’t understand “computer speak,” or know the codex for manufacturer's spare parts... then you can easily buy the wrong part.

Wholesale computer brokers may sell new, OEM refurbished, reconditioned or used computer parts. Think of it like going to the auto junkyard to get a replacement door handle for your car. You’ll get a cheaper price there than at the car dealer, but you have no idea how “used” the part is.

The door handle in a car belonging to a single older adult who rarely had riders in the back seat might be in like-new condition while the same part from a car with children and could be close to worn out functionally, regardless of how it appears. That’s the chance you take whether buying the used door handle for your car or buying a replacement computer part online from a wholesale broker.

Read the item's description, get all the details, and make sure the computer broker offers a guarantee that if the product doesn't work you'll be able to get a refund.

Their price is much less than a new computer part, but there’s usually no manufacture warranty. You’re buying “as is” unless the computer broker offers their own guarantee.

Some wholesale computer brokers sell quantity lots of computer parts for an much deeper discount if you purchase 5 or more of the same item at one time.

Computer Shopper Tip: Always check each wholesale broker for an online Refund Policy and Guarantee. If the broker doesn't offer one, think twice before you buy.

Shop Online On Craigslist - Buy Locally

You Can Buy Computer Parts Locally on Craigslist

The brainchild of Craig Newmark, Craigslist began in 1995 as a way to create online classified ads for jobs and services in local communities. It’s now a worldwide phenomenon with the same “local services” feel for its users.

If you’re new to Craigslist, take a few minutes to read the general information in tabs along the left side, particularly the sections Avoid Scams and Your Safety.

Craigslist Shopping Tip: The number one advice for avoiding scams on Craigslist is “deal locally.” If you can't meet the seller in person and examine the item before you buy it, don't buy it. And never pay for any item on Craigslist with a money order, Western Union or a personal check because you have no way to get a refund or reverse the charges if you have a problem.

The point of shopping on Craigslist is to give you a way to search in the city nearest you. By making the local connection, you can complete the transaction in person.

To find the Craigslist for your area, search for the closest large city.

The format of Craigslist is different than eBay, so you get only what the seller tells you. There's no guarantee. Never buy or make a financial commitment until you know what you’re buying.

Unlike eBay, which has a buyer protection plan, Craigslist is like the local newspaper - merely making the information available with no responsibility in the transaction.

From the local pages, you can find computer parts and repairs. The advantage of Craigslist is that you can find nearby items to save postage or travel. Look under the category “For Sale,” and then “Computers.”

This is a broad category that you have to scroll around to separate computer sales from computer parts for sale. The listings are organized by date, not item type, so it takes longer to find what you want on Craigslist than on eBay.

For example, here’s one posting: “Many Computer Parts Cheap.” The listing detail merely says that parts are available in the lot or separately for desktops, monitors and keyboards.

The listing gives the city, posting id number and local phone or a link to email. You still have to take the time to find out exactly what kind of parts they have and whether any of this is useful for your computer.

Parts shopping on Craigslist can be time consuming. Maybe you just want to find someone to fix your laptop or computer and let that person search for parts. Search the sub-category, “Services,” and then click on “Computer.”

You’ll get more listings of individuals and companies that offer repair services. These are still listed by dates, not category, so you have to scroll around to find what you want. Craigslist gives local sources for parts, but the clumsy search options are time consuming and you still might not find what you need.

Quick Googling Tip for Buying Computer Parts

Hate spending hours trying to find the computer part you need at the right price? Some online brokers create laundry lists of computer part numbers, but when you click on their link you still can't find a price.

Google Shopping (formerly known as Froogle) makes it simple to find computer hardware by model names and part numbers. And Google's Product Search is so comprehensive that even if you don't know the actual part number you need, you can simply type in your computer model and the component type to get results.(Example: Dell PowerEdge motherboard).

If you are ready to buy... or simply want to compare prices from several online computer part sellers, go to Google's Products Search page and try it today. It can save you a lot of time and money.

Hey, Buddy! Come here. Have I got a deal for you!

If you saw this guy selling laptop and computer parts on the street you'd probably turn and run the other way, but on the Internet it's hard to tell the good guys from the bad and it's hard to tell the good computer deals from the bad ones, too.

It gets even more confusing because most people believe that if a deal sounds too good to be true, it can't be true. But on the Internet you really can find cheap computer parts from legitimate sellers and save 30%, 50%, to 80% or more off retail prices.

I know it sounds crazy, but these low prices begin with the original computer manufacturer and are passed on to the secondary market
(computer outlets, authorized resellers, wholesalers, brokers, etc.)

Of course, there is a wild and wonderful reason computer manufacturers literally dump new or like new laptop and computer parts into the secondary computer market. Their deeply discounted computer parts may be demos, end-of-life models, customer returns or over stocks. A lot of the items are brand new and sealed in the original manufacture's packaging, but these computer parts can't be sold as new, even if they are, if they have been returned to the factory. It's simply against the law for a computer manufacturer to sell returned items as new.

RSS with me and I'll show you some simple ways to find real laptop and computer deals in my next post.

What's The TXcess Surplus Blog About?

This blog is written by Stanton and Sara Heihn, former eBay Power Sellers and computer hardware experts with over 15 years of retail and wholesale experience in the computer industry. Let us show you how to save hundreds of dollars on new and refurbished laptop and computer equipment and show you how to get a real deal, not a steal, on the Internet.


It’s simple when you know what to look for and look out for. Little things that you might miss when looking or placing an order online could become costly mistakes. Let us guide you through the maze of Internet computer resources including OEM Outlets, Wholesalers, Computer Brokers, Auctions and more.