RE-PC Recycled Computers and Peripherals

Kevin j

Lots of old hardware here. If you're looking for an obscure cable or part this is the place to look. They also have pre-built complete computers and a museum.

Steven Zingale

I can't fathom why some people in reviews seem to believe that prices are way out of line. Taking a quick look around at older hardware, from graphics cards to CPUs and motherboards, prices match or are slightly lower than eBay. I came in looking for an Intel 4th or 6th generation Dell optiplex for my girlfriend and I left with a far superior custom built PC with an intel i3 4330 for only $100. I also spent $80 on an i7 4770k they had on hand, maching eBay prices, give or take a $5-10 difference. For less than $200, I was so very pleased with my find. I took it home where I slapped in some upgrades from my old PC(ancient amd FM2 system) and everything worked. The free windows 10 install was a nice bonus. At the end of the day I would much rather buy whatever used PC part(s) I need in person as opposed to waiting for something to be delivered that may or may not be damaged in transit, stolen from my porch, a scam, or may not work at all. One of the employees asked me if I needed help. I told him what I was looking for and he was immediately happy to help. He was fun to nerd out with about older tech. The people working here are professional and want you to have a good time and experience. They seem to test most of the more expensive hardware and expertly package CPUs and GPUs and whatnot in anti static bags behind the glass casing at the front. I was impressed with how well packaged my CPU upgrade was. Can't wait to come back and find treasure!

Anthony King

I really want to like this place - they're great to poke around at but I almost never buy because the pricing is just totally out of line. If you find your holy grail item and are willing to pay top dollar and come here regularly to hunt, then this is your place. I don't know if they sort by ebay high to low or what but you'll rarely get any deals here. Most (all?) Of their inventory is free donation/recycling so you'd think this would work like goodwill or thrift stores. However, items are often in very rough cosmetic shape and dirty but sold at the same price as mint on ebay. Old consumer tube tvs with tint issues sold for $100+ that are often free on craiglist or marketplace. Couple that with a terrible 24 hour return period on tvs - I've tested a few in store and found color issues and busted inputs they either didn't test or disclose. You'd haul this all the way home and find out it needs returned and only have a day to do it. Retired enterprise networking equipment that is just beyond ancient going for more than brand new better consumer gear on Amazon or handed out for free from businesses in CL postings. Nearly all their video gaming stuff is sold higher than Pink Gorilla just a couple minutes away who actually have to pay for inventory and then go through the effort of cleaning it. For goodwill quality I expect closer to goodwill pricing. My only purchase here has been a Sony 20" PVM they listed at an eye watering $2500 - literally hundreds more than equivalent eBay models that even included freight shipping. I counter offered to knock the piece down 30% so while massively out of line for what these cost a decade ago, I could at least let it go and hopefully break even if I ever sold it. I definitely wouldn't call it a deal but the one upside to something of this size was avoiding freight shipping from someone selling it cheaper and risking damage.Other local friends have reported some of the staff are more unlikely to haggle at all so you can't even count on trying to make a deal. The selection is at least quite varied. The Seattle store has a lot of PC cases and TV's/monitors while the tukwila one has a better choice of printers and office equipment. If you just want to come peek around and see some fascinating electronics then at least the price there is right.

Mike Sampson

Good used computer and electronics store with a variety of PC/computer/electronic goods at good prices. lots of stuff in this store to sift through if you have the time and enjoy that type of activity.