Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DIY & Home Improvement

bucolic_frolic

(50,021 posts)

6. Yup, our spare parts are Made in China

Reply to Worried2020 (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 3, 2021, 10:12 AM

Apr 2021

I keep saying, here or there, stock up on consumables. Seals, filters, o-rings.

Yes computers are like cars in the ups and downs of vintage prices. After 10 years worthless, but 15 years they start upward.

I don't rebuild laptops, but I did rebuild this one. It is a wreck cosmetically. A laptop i could have bought for $75 November 2020 is now $180 to $225. Everyone is working at home. Kids need them for school, adults need backups for work.

So as the economy improves, used ones should come on the market and depress prices.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

On a DIY electrical roll this weekend - stove, toaster, computer, phone, and stove again [View all] bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 OP

dirt. rampartc Apr 2021 #1

I understand plumbing. HUAJIAO Apr 2021 #2

Toaster ovens aren't that expensive, Worried2020 Apr 2021 #3

Yeah, good idea bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #4

I noticed the lack of items like electronics lately too Worried2020 Apr 2021 #5

Yup, our spare parts are Made in China bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #6

On multimeters - I got 4 of them - retired mechanic here . . . Worried2020 Apr 2021 #7