How to buy Hardware Cheap FAQ

We have gotten many reader responses since the launch of the article. Thanks to all who e-mailed us! Most of the responses were encouraging and positive, and included good suggestions. We have tried to address most of the questions, concerns, and additional suggestions in this FAQ. We will continue to update this FAQ, so keep the suggestions and questions coming!

Becoming A Reseller & Sales Tax

• Is getting a resale license for personal use considered fraud? [1/6/99]
  
• Is buying evaluation or demo units from manufacturers for personal use considered fraud? [1/6/99]
  
• Do I have to pay sales tax even though the distributors don't require me to? [1/6/99]
  

Distributors

• I'm in xxxx state, where can I get a list of distributors in my area? [1/6/99]
  
• I'm in xxxx country, where can I get a list of distributors in my area? [1/6/99]
  
• Won't shipping costs from distributors kill my bottom line? [1/6/99]
  
• What's involved in opening a distributor account? [1/6/99]
  
• What does Net-## mean and how do I get credit with distributors? [1/6/99]
  
• Isn't Ingram Micro way overpriced? [1/6/99]
  

Price Search Engines

• What's wrong with Price Watch? [1/6/99]
  

Mail Order Retailers

• What's the story on Buy.com (aka BuyComp.com)? [1/6/99]
  
• What about Insight.com? [1/6/99]
  
• How do I find out if a retailer is a credible or a scam? [1/6/99]
  

Auction Sites

• What types of scams have been reported on Ebay? [1/6/99]
  
• How can I get items at a good deal on Ebay? [1/6/99]
  
• What can I do to increase my chances of selling my item at a good price on Ebay? [1/6/99]
  

Newsgroups

• How do I find UseNet newsgroups for my geographic region? [1/6/99]
  

Other Channels

• What about computer shows or computer flea markets? [1/6/99]
  
• What about liquidations? [1/6/99]