Quote from: iwantmyhomepaidwithbtc2 on July 01, 2023, 02:12:11 PM

Quote from: KiaKia on July 01, 2023, 01:51:19 PM

How long does your used asic miner lasted for? If you are using used mining equipment please drop your results on here, have you ever bought a particular used equipment that lasted for years with no problems at all? For how long actually?

Could you advise someone to buy used Asic miners too? Or newer is safer? Does new or used matter?

Do new asic miner have problems in the short term too?

Buying used ASICs can be a great thing, depending on the opportunities you have. To a large extent, it all depends of the ASIC model and the reseller.

I've bought all kinds of used miners and never had a single problem with them. Some have been running continuously for years, without ever having had the slightest problem.
Some models are less reliable than others, and I personally wouldn't buy some used S17s from some batches, or, for example, I'd never buy a used S9k, because even when they were new, they were complete pieces of shit ASICs.

But the model doesn't tell the whole story: I've bought 90 L3++ used (from a good reseller) and never had any problem, apart from a few PSUs that failed, but that's perfectly normal.
Another time, I bought a dozen L3++ from a random seller on Ebay (a seller located in China), and out of the 10, only 4 kept all their hashboards in a good working order. I had the first problems after 4 days of use, and this went on for 1 year.

For example, the S19pro is excellent and reliable, as are certain Whatsminers. But that doesn't mean I'll buy one of these from a random reseller : choosing your seller is very important.
The reputation of sellers is an important thing to check. Never rush out and buy the cheapest on the internet, it's better to take your time and analyze what you're buying, and who you're buying it from when it comes to used miners.

I agree with you. Buying mining equipment in China on the Alibaba marketplace can be risky, especially if it's your first experience and you don't have a trusted partner to guarantee the equipment's quality. In such cases, it might be wiser to consider buying a new ASIC instead. The price you were offered for the 10 KS0 miners may seem attractive, but there are many factors to consider before making a decision. I would recommend evaluating the cost of new equipment and carefully assessing the condition and usage history of the used ASICs before finalizing your purchase. Good luck with your mining endeavors, including the purchase of new KS1 and KS2 miners from a Chinese used mining equipment platform! www,asicfinder.com can give you reference prices