   Where to get used RAM?
  I need a used 512mb or 1gb stick of DDRAM for my computer. It went bad and it has to be replaced.I've looked everywhere and it seems like nobody selling used computer RAM will take anything but a credit card or Paypal.I'm 14 and don't have Paypal and neither do my parents.I tried registering an account on EBay and I asked a bunch of sellers if they'd take cash or a money order. All but one of them told me no, and then when she noticed I had just joined a few days before and had no feedback, she said she wouldn't afterall.This is my only system and I'm not looking forward to a schooless summer with no pc. I really need help :(   
  Good Lord, what an old computer @_@512mb DDR? What's that, a first gen P4?And you're 14?Make your parents buy you a new computer. Tell them you need it to watch high definition porn ;)Anyway, to address your problem, even if you don't have Paypal, can't you just ask one of your friends that does?   ;  Check local computer shops, they probably have some old RAM like that laying around.  Might even give it to you since its bascially worthless now.  Also, places like Walmart have prepaid debit cards you can buy.  Like Greendot or something along those lines.  Put $50 on one of those and you can use it online just like a regular credit card.  I doubt you have to be 18 to buy one of those.  I bought two gigs of DDR for my P4 last year so you can still buy it new.   ;  Consider a local Goodwill if you're willing to take your chances with harvesting computer parts of unknown quality. I often see entire cases with parts inside at mine for ~$10.   ;  Or just suck it up and buy new. I also see that stuff listed for sale on Craigslist constantly. Just...parental supervision. I know it sucks to hear that at your age, but run ads by your parents before responding. Damned sketchy place sometimes.   ;Quote:Original post by BladeOfWraithAnyway, to address your problem, even if you don't have Paypal, can't you just ask one of your friends that does?I really only have three friends, and none of them do.Quote:Original post by jtagge75Check local computer shops, they probably have some old RAM like that laying around.  Might even give it to you since its bascially worthless now.  Yeah, I already tried that. We've only got three shops around here(I don't actually live in Atlanta, I live in Flintstone, which has like 3,000 people in it). One of them's mac only, the other one is new and repair only, and the last one offered to sell me some with a 90 day guarantee for $40 :/Quote:Original post by jtagge75Also, places like Walmart have prepaid debit cards you can buy.  Like Greendot or something along those lines.  Put $50 on one of those and you can use it online just like a regular credit card.  I doubt you have to be 18 to buy one of those.  I bought two gigs of DDR for my P4 last year so you can still buy it new.I don't have enough money left to buy new RAM. I need used. And it needs to be cash or money order. I don't have a job or an allowance for that matter.Quote:Original post by mutexConsider a local Goodwill if you're willing to take your chances with harvesting computer parts of unknown quality. I often see entire cases with parts inside at mine for ~$10.I'll check there. I hadn't considered something like that. Most of the people at my church have much older computers than I do. P3 is the average. I'd have never thought Goodwill could have stuff like that.Thanks :)   ;  It's a little late now, but there are a LOT of forums that would work for you. Hard forums, And And Tech, and Techpowerup all come to mind. They're more personal, so you could probably find someone willing to deal in cash. The only downside is, they usually have post/rep requirements.You may try PMing one of the mods there, and explain your situation.  Ask if they could either give you permission to post there, or make a thread for you.As you're looking for DDR ram rather than a notebook or a PS3, I don't think they'd view you as much of a scam risk.   ;  Okay. I'll try that if the Goodwill thing doesn't work.Thanks everybody =)   ;  I don't know about your area, but here I have to go to the public works recycling center once a week to drop off bottles, cans, and cardboard (the tight basterds my township doesn't even collect trash), but there are always old computers down there which might have what you're looking for. Go armed with a screwdriver and ask permission. Hey, you might even get a summer job there :-)   