A gamer bought a new SSD for his gaming PC. But he is quite surprised when he connects the SSD, as the storage medium is not that “new” at all.
Anyone who buys hardware in a store or on Amazon expects to actually receive new hardware. Normally unused and in original packaging.
A gamer has now bought a new external SSD for his gaming system. But it’s not that new. Because when he connects the model to his PC, he finds 800 GB of data from the previous owner on the device (via reddit.com). Among them are programs worth several thousand euros.
A lot of expensive music software is on the new hard drive
Why is it so valuable? The user himself explains that the SSD mainly contains software for instruments. But this software is quite valuable. Because especially professional software costs a lot of money.
Some explain that software like Superior Drummer and Kontakt are worth 400 euros each. Someone writes (via reddit.com):
“It’s not just some hundred GB, but several hundred, if not thousands of dollars, if the license files are present.”
Some warn against using it: Not the entire community is thrilled about it. Some warn that all this stuff looks like pirated software. And you never know if there might be viruses or other unpleasant surprises hidden in the files.
Moreover, the buyer should preferably check with software like CrystalDiskInfo how many operating hours the “new” SSD has already on its back. Most agree, however, that he should return the purchased storage medium.
A heavily used SSD has a significantly shorter lifespan than a brand new model.
New goods may have been opened already
You buy hardware or other items and then find out when opening the shipping box that the goods have already been unpacked. Then you most likely have caught what is known as a return. Customers have the right to withdraw from the purchase within 14 days in mail order.
“If the previous buyer only checked the device, it remains new,” explains the lawyer Helga Zander-Hayat from the Consumer Center North Rhine-Westphalia (via test.de). In such a case, the packaging may be dented or damaged. As a customer, there is not much you can do about it.
Other people order RAM on Amazon and receive way too much. While that initially sounds really good, the story is not that simple, you can read more on MeinMMO:
Gamer buys RAM on Amazon, accidentally receives a box with 10 pieces
