How to buy used HP blade c7000 on ebay?

Question

Iron

Actually, there is no money for new hardware, but it is necessary to work.

Ebay offers a huge number of options for used servers, including HP BLc7000 with G5-G6 blades
Also in bulk offers for old FC storage (HP MSA70,EVA 4400,DL320) (we will take new screws, although there are offers with a guarantee for screws )

What to look for when buying (Blade and storage equipment) ?
What to take as a reserve for the blade?

Thanks

Answer 1

For the same as with any purchase on ebay, read carefully the seller’s writings and reviews, it is logical that you have experience with these blades and know their problem areas, you also need to ask about delivery, it probably still weighs horses and in a free package well it won’t get through in any way and you will have to clear customs, which will probably add 30 percent of the cost,
what to do with the reserve? buy reserve.

Answer 2

Sold with a good reputation, the equipment is declared as "removed working, tested before sale"
Everything suits the price. There is no experience with the C7000 specifically, which is why I'm interested in the pitfalls