Well Worth A Look (General Comments on Computer Fairs)

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Product:	General Comments on Computer Fairs
Date:	01/04/01 (101 review reads)
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Computer fairs are an excellent place to pick up some really good bargains when it comes to everything computer related. They are becoming more widespread as well which is equally a good thing. Personally, if I need a new component for my computer then I never, ever use the high street shops, because quite frankly they rip you off. You can buy the same thing from a computer fair for a fraction of the price, but don't be fooled into thinking that these are substandard products because they are not. I built the computer I am using now directly from components found at a computer fair, saving around £300 on the cheapest equivalent shop price.

There are of course a few things to consider though. Sometimes the products are second hand, butthe seller should make this pretty clear when he sells it to you. If the product is out of its box, etc then this is a good sign that perhaps its not as new as you might think it to be. You should also get a guarantee with the parts you buy, and if you don't then do not buy the item and make sure that the seller is a regular at the fair. i never use the more infrequent fairs, because you never know whether you are going to see the seller again even though youget a guarantee, because his base may be hundreds of miles away. My favourite computer fair is held just off of Tottenham Court road every Saturday, where for a small admission fee(they all charge one) you get entry to masses of computer products at a fraction of the price. I have only once had a problem with a component bought from here and that was only a floppy drive bought for £6 so I didn't even bother taking it back in the end.

If you are considering going to a fair, then the best place to look to find if there is one in your area are trade magazines such as Micro Computer Mart, which can also be found online as well. These list all the computer fairs(major fairs) around the country in the back of the magazine, and you can also pick up a few barga
ins through their pages as well so its not bad for an investment of £1.10.

These are easily the best places to buy new components, although for complete systems I would try elsewhere or build your own if you have the time or the knowledge.

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