Consult with the manual for your computer to determine its features; such as the manufacturer name, model, processing speed, hard drive size, memory, the size of the screen, the type of disk drive it has, and more. Examine the computer itself to determine its features if you do not have access to the computer’s manual. This can be done by looking for the manufacturer’s logo on the computer, then powering on the computer to review its System Properties menu. For example, if you are selling a computer with a Windows operating system, right-click on the “My Computer” icon from the desktop, then select “System Properties. "
Visit the “PC World” website provided to you in the Sources section of this article, then scroll down to the “Common Questions” section of the web page. Click on the embedded link within the “Common Questions” section that reads “eBay’s home page” to access eBay’s website.
Enter the model and manufacturer’s name of your computer into the eBay search field, then press the “Search” button. For example, if you are selling a Dell Inspiron Mini laptop, enter this exact criteria into the search field.
Place a check mark within the box next to “New” or “Used” below the “Condition” section in the sidebar located on the left side of the web page. The website will automatically update and reload new results based on the criteria you indicated.
Scroll to the top of eBay’s website, then click on the “Sign in” link to sign in to your eBay account. If you do not have an eBay account, click on the “Register” link to sign up for eBay. Click on the “Advanced” link to the right of the “Search” button to access the advanced search tool. Enter your computer’s manufacturer name and model into the search field, then place a check mark next to “Completed listings. " Click on the “Search” button to review listings or auctions that have been completed, which will list the final prices for computers of your make and model that have already been sold.
Go to any Internet search engine and type in a keyword phrase such as “appraise my computer” to locate websites that offer an appraisal tool or feature.
