: A community-driven marketplace where you can often find people willing to sell broken hardware for just the cost of shipping. Local & Community Sourcing

& Public Surplus : These sites host government auctions where you can find retired or broken office equipment from schools and local agencies.

These platforms are the most reliable for finding specific models or high-end "for parts" units.

Finding broken computers is a great way to source cheap parts, practice microsoldering, or "Frankenstein" a functional machine together. Depending on whether you want to bid on bulk lots or find a single project, here are the best places to look:

: Small PC repair shops often have a "boneyard" of machines that customers never picked up or were too expensive to fix. They may sell these to you for a small fee just to clear space. Quick Tips for Buyers

: Many towns have dedicated e-waste drops. While policies vary, some centers may allow you to purchase or take items before they are processed.

: A massive marketplace for bulk lots of broken or returned electronics. This is ideal if you are looking to buy by the pallet rather than the unit.