Selling PC for profit?

[Latteralus]

Is it possible once you unlock pcbay and all that to just make PCs you want to make and sell them for a decent profit margin?

[CursedPanther]

You'll need a very constant supply of all used parts though, which the daily PCBay offers are random and doesn't always get you the parts you need so you may have to resort to buying brand new parts at times. Also auctioning takes time to finish, which you'll still need the cash to keep things rolling meanwhile.

I wouldn't say it's entirely impossible at a later part of he story mode after you've accumulated a big enough capital, but it'll take tremendous effort to maintain such an operation mode.

[Latteralus]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

You'll need a very constant supply of all used parts though, which the daily PCBay offers are random and doesn't always get you the parts you need so you may have to resort to buying brand new parts at times. Also auctioning takes time to finish, which you'll still need the cash to keep things rolling meanwhile.

I wouldn't say it's entirely impossible at a later part of he story mode after you've accumulated a big enough capital, but it'll take tremendous effort to maintain such an operation mode.

That is really unfortunate, I would much rather make and sell my own computers. Someone should make a mod where you can sell computers at some variation of 120% profit or something.

I love building computers but I would rather do it on my own. Is there a mod that makes components less expensive and therefore pcbay more feasible?

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Latteralus:

That is really unfortunate, I would much rather make and sell my own computers. Someone should make a mod where you can sell computers at some variation of 120% profit or something.

I love building computers but I would rather do it on my own. Is there a mod that makes components less expensive and therefore pcbay more feasible?

You're not supposed to be able to just buy whatever you want brand new, assemble it and sell it online. If people could do that then then PC Bay would make doing customer jobs obsolete and there would be no reason to do anything other than PC Bay.

[Latteralus]

Originally posted by Aquafawks:

Originally posted by Latteralus:

That is really unfortunate, I would much rather make and sell my own computers. Someone should make a mod where you can sell computers at some variation of 120% profit or something.

I love building computers but I would rather do it on my own. Is there a mod that makes components less expensive and therefore pcbay more feasible?

You're not supposed to be able to just buy whatever you want brand new, assemble it and sell it online. If people could do that then then PC Bay would make doing customer jobs obsolete and there would be no reason to do anything other than PC Bay.

I'm not supposed to enjoy playing a game I payed for when I've beat the entire game as it is meant to be played and would like to have an open-ended fun time building my own computers (like people do in the real world) and selling them online? (also like people do in the real world)

I'm not talking about your first day being able to play this way, I am talking about end-game mechanics when I've unlocked everything. I get home from my real job and want to relax and make my own little computers and sell them to some PC Bay customer and make a little virtual cash.

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Latteralus:

I'm not supposed to enjoy playing a game I payed for when I've beat the entire game as it is meant to be played and would like to have an open-ended fun time building my own computers (like people do in the real world) and selling them online? (also like people do in the real world)

I'm not talking about your first day being able to play this way, I am talking about end-game mechanics when I've unlocked everything. I get home from my real job and want to relax and make my own little computers and sell them to some PC Bay customer and make a little virtual cash.

Yep and I have been playing this game for 4 years on and off with a couple thousand hours logged in it with a save at level 32. I know what you're talking about. Unfortunately the game is in "final release" now. The days of back in Early Access when people could suggest things be changed in the game are over and done with. Now the developers are mainly focused on bug fixes and adding new parts. They most likely will never add very much of anything or change things that we the players ask for. I'm not saying they won't entirely ignore our requests. But it's very unlikely at this point.

And to that end: The developers are the ones that designed the game the way it is. They do not want us to be able to earn a profit from buying new parts, assembling a computer and selling it on PC Bay.

So to make a profit on PC Bay you will have to collect already used parts and use those for PC Bay computers. Either left over parts from a customer's job or buying other used parts via PC Bay.

[Sebstar82]

You can buy cheaper used stuff off pc bay, use this to build and sell pcs. its probably the best way to earn money in this game, but you will not get any xp. if you ignore the whole rating stars. and just rush some jobs on the side, you can get more or less the game experience you are searching for

[The Selfish Meme]

How can I sell a whole PC? I've unlocked PC Bay and I have that storage cupboard for PCs. But there is no section for whole PCs in the inventory and I have no idea how to list one (I've made a computer out of some used parts to sell).

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by The Selfish Meme:

How can I sell a whole PC? I've unlocked PC Bay and I have that storage cupboard for PCs. But there is no section for whole PCs in the inventory and I have no idea how to list one (I've made a computer out of some used parts to sell).

Pick up any random computer case and put it on a work table. Assemble the computer, overclock it as far as it will go then benchmark it. The PC Bay sticky note is beside your "main work station" on the desk. Pick it up and go put it on a table for the computer you just worked on.

[The Selfish Meme]

Originally posted by Aquafawks:

Originally posted by The Selfish Meme:

How can I sell a whole PC? I've unlocked PC Bay and I have that storage cupboard for PCs. But there is no section for whole PCs in the inventory and I have no idea how to list one (I've made a computer out of some used parts to sell).

Pick up any random computer case and put it on a work table. Assemble the computer, overclock it as far as it will go then benchmark it. The PC Bay sticky note is beside your "main work station" on the desk. Pick it up and go put it on a table for the computer you just worked on.

Thanks. Does it have to occupy a workbench until sold?

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by The Selfish Meme:

Thanks. Does it have to occupy a workbench until sold?

Yes. 6 In-Game days. If you have nothing pending and no jobs coming you could go to the door in the hallway and skip days 6 times. You can track it's progress towards being sold in the PC-Bay app on your main work station under the "Selling" section.

[rog55]

the selfish meme.
you dont have to keep the pc on a workbench all you do is once you put the sticky note on it put it in your storage cupboard. it will stay there until the auction is finished and you accept final offer then it ships to that buyer

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by rog55:

the selfish meme.
you dont have to keep the pc on a workbench all you do is once you put the sticky note on it put it in your storage cupboard. it will stay there until the auction is finished and you accept final offer then it ships to that buyer

I've tried this and then when I advance to the next day the PC is no longer listed for sale in the PC Bay app. Putting it in the cabinet cancels the sale and it's no longer for sell. That's why I told them above to just leave it on the workbench until it sells.

[CursedPanther]

Originally posted by Aquafawks:

Originally posted by rog55:

the selfish meme.
you dont have to keep the pc on a workbench all you do is once you put the sticky note on it put it in your storage cupboard. it will stay there until the auction is finished and you accept final offer then it ships to that buyer

I've tried this and then when I advance to the next day the PC is no longer listed for sale in the PC Bay app. Putting it in the cabinet cancels the sale and it's no longer for sell. That's why I told them above to just leave it on the workbench until it sells.

Weird cuz storing in the cabinet also works for me as long as the PCBay sticker is already on it, and I do mean the cabinet and not the usual in/out loading area.

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

Weird cuz storing in the cabinet also works for me as long as the PCBay sticker is already on it, and I do mean the cabinet and not the usual in/out loading area.

I just leave it on the table to be sure. I never work on more than 1-2 computers at a time anyway so that's fine for me.